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March 15, 2017

Out of the Darkness.

Celebrating Sunshine Week 2017. Page 9

Transparent budgeting.

Contract with the Community. Page 4

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After six-or-seven long years filled with much posturing and little progress, we have finally seen the oft-promised Republican Insurance Plan (RIP) to replace the dreaded Obamacare. It’s a doozy. The GOP Congress has kept its hold on the legislature mainly through two principals over the past few cycles: 1) Gerrymander the bejeezus out of states’ districts; and 2) Repeal and replace the 44th President’s staple health care law. With a Republican-inname in the White House, Paul Ryan and his gang finally had their chance. What they didn’t have was a real law, or at least anything resembling what they had promised the people. Instead, we were shown a package that decimated care of the poor and will bury senior citizens on Medicare. According to the Congressional Budget Office, 24 million individuals would lose access to health care. Trump’s White House paints an even grimmer picture, predicting that 26 million would lose their coverage, far from the outcome promised in the president’s campaign pledge of “insurance for everybody.” As for the older crowd and those skyrocketing costs, the CBO projected that premiums would be “20 percent to 25 percent lower for a 21-year-old and 8 percent to 10 percent lower for a 40-year-old—but 20 percent to 25 percent higher for a 64-year-old.” Fixed income? Too bad. The GOP’s master plan also gives us tax breaks for the extremely wealthy. They are, as you would expect from a Ryan piece of supposed-legislation (POS), massive. His plan – as so many POS’s his name has graced over the years – will, with any sense of justice in the world, go down in flames. This is a policy guru after all whom, by the time Mitt Romney selected him as his running mate in 2012, had authored only two pieces of legislation that actually became law. Ryan now finds himself the target of Trump’s quasi-media cohorts, the whipping boy for another failed proposal. If only he could, for once, take a piece of legislation and improve it, maybe he’d have something to show for his 18 years in Congress. Instead, the ACHA – like his Social Security and Medicare proposals before – will pass by the wayside. Hopefully his career follows suit.

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Contract with the Community

2. Transparent budgeting

By John Guevara

ransparent 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.

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Two weeks ago, 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. This week, we look at No. 2, “Transparent budgeting.” 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 Figure 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.

One of the reasons people don’t trust government is because they don’t know what the government does with the millions of taxpayer dollars it receives. In an political era dominated by calls for transparency, people continue to ask, “Where’s the beef?” The response from government over the years has been to write budget treatises which read like graduate level textbooks. It makes sense. In most cases the authors have graduate degrees or certificates in business, economics or accounting. Today, most major county and city budgets are available online. A specific Google search can turn up links to Rockford’s and Winnebago County’s budgets. Rockford’s budgets are almost impossible to find from the city’s homepage. Winnebago County’s budgets are marginally easier thanks to a transparency initiative pushed by former board members Joe Terrell and John Guevara, and current Operations Committee Chairman Gary Jury. Both governments could make their budgets more accessible from their respective homepages. The City’s budget document mirrors those of most large local governments in Illinois by including a calendar detailing the process. That calendar is found on the third page of the 231 page document. Rockford includes a paragraph about the budget process and claims, “It is the City’s policy to keep citizens informed during the budget process and to seek public input. In addition to holding public hearings, the City also makes available, before and after adoption, other summary and detail information. The City’s efforts

are assisted by extensive media coverage (daily newspaper, four television stations and a number of radio stations).” The City also posts a prospective budget for the coming year. The Rock River Times asked Rockford residents, many who are informed members of the community, when the next Rockford budget hearing was. The answer came back a resounding, “I don’t know.” Winnebago County’s budget is more easily accessible but more difficult to read. There are no line graphs showing annual cash flow and expenses. No mission statement or departmental overviews. Pie charts detailing expenditures and revenue lay out horizontally, without context. Such lapses created the space for the ineptitude and criminal behaviors that saw hundred of thousands of dollars disappear from the county’s coffers, only the be discovered after the fact. What can happen when a lack of clear budgeting goals and guidelines that can be presented to the public for its review was on full display for the citizens of Winnebago County. Since 2011, county board members – including former members John Sweeney, Kyle Logan, Kevin Horstman and Guevara, and current Finance Committee Chairman Ted Biondo – have called for a better breakdown of budget information similar to the way the City of Rockford does it. Biondo is confident that new Chairman Frank Haney and CFO Carla Paschal will make providing that information a priority. “We need to see the cash flow every month so we know where we are,” Biondo said. He is convinced publishing the information will help ease taxpayers’ burden during labor negotiations. McHenry County’s budget goes a step further than providing detailed graphs, mission statements, and yearly snapshots of what their government did with taxpayer dollars the year before. Their budget tracks Full Time Equivalent positions by each department over a five-year period, and the department’s cost per capita over the same time span. This provides a simple historical visual for taxpayers to see how many people have been employed and how much the office costs each McHenry County resident.

1. Budget Transparency Feedback Loop Disseminate

Government • National • Provincial • Local

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Community Feedback to Government Suggestion #1 Suggestion #2

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Figure 2. Illustrative Budget Transparency Activities Level of Engagement

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March 15, 2017 The Rock River Times. The problem isn’t that governments aren’t trying to share information. It’s that the information they’re sharing isn’t easily accessible and is often hard to read. Budget books run hundreds of pages; how can the average person penetrate the fog of information? Here at home, the City’s Engineering Department publishes its own budget document of sorts every year, outlying the capital projects it plans to undertake; the specific dollar figures from local, state and federal funds attached; and drawings and plans of the finalized projects. The department calls the CIP a “living document that allows for the ability to address unforeseen circumstances and the flexibility to react to changing situations,” information you can find in a few short clicks or by visiting ci.rockford. il.us/public-works/engineering-cip.aspx direct. A living, open, transparent and readily accessible simplified budget document that outlines in clear terms exactly what the government body intends to do with your tax dollars. It seems like a novel concept, and one that is far too lacking in our modern political structures. “Budget transparency, while not a goal in itself, is a prerequisite for public participation and accountability,” says the World Bank’s Budget Transparency Initiative. “A budget that is not transparent, accessible, and accurate cannot be properly analyzed. Its implementation cannot be thoroughly monitored nor its outcomes evaluated.” Even down to the service-delivery facilities of local governments could more open budgeting processes improve outcomes. The three-day RPS 205 strike set to begin today is ultimately a symptom of our state’s complete lack of a budget; at a local level, it is a failure of government bodies to paint an accurate picture of the troubles looming. It pits school workers against parents when

all we should be concerned with is the best educational outcome for students. The lack of clear financial information ultimately negatively impacts across the community. Rock Valley College is another mired in a budget hell of Springfield’s creation. But, as has been common in similar institutions across the state, the school administration has failed to show to the public exactly what the impasse in state government has done to harm its finances. This leads to a barrage of reactionary questions from those impacted by its in-house budget slashing, many of which could be averted through more open dialogue with the community about the school’s financial position. “The gesture of opening up government books of account is likely to lead to more trust in government,” a World Bank report says. “Budget transparency is also instrumental in generating higher revenues for governments since citizens are more likely to pay taxes and contribute donations to local schools and health centers if they trust that their money will be well spent.” Government websites should make budgets accessible from their homepages. Budget documents should be clickable pdfs, so a user could click to a specific section from the table of contents. Yearly budget calendars should be available from the homepage, published in local media, and shared on social media. Budget documents should be easier to read. And five year view of full time equivalents and per capita cost should be included for each department. Our community can have transparent budgeting across all levels of government. All we have to do is demand it from the people spending our money. It’s time for the leaders of local governments to committ to these best practices for a better government for all citizens.

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f Attorney General Lisa Madigan succeeds in convincing the Illinois Supreme Court to consider ordering the state to stop paying employees without an appropriation, and if Governor Bruce Rauner’s legal team uses the same arguments it did in St. Clair County, it will be important to understand the repercussions of his strategy. First a little background. The Illinois Constitution and state laws are clear that no state money can be expended without a legal appropriation, which is legislative speak for a special kind of bill that lists how much government agencies, commissions, etc. can spend on various items. As you probably know, the state hasn’t had a “real” budget in a couple of years. A budget is basically just a collection of appropriations. The last legal appropriation for state-employee payroll expired on June 30, 2015. Negotiations between the governor and legislative leaders stalled, and shortly thereafter a judge in St. Clair County ordered the state to pay its workers anyway. Everybody ﬁgured this would probably be a temporary situation, so nobody squawked too much. It’s been done before for a few weeks. But the governmental stalemate has continued for more than 20 months. In January, Madigan got tired of waiting for the governor and the General Assembly to cut a deal and ﬁled a legal motion in St. Clair County to vacate that 2015 order. She lost. We’re not sure exactly why because the judge didn’t issue a formal

opinion, but the governor’s o�ce was at that hearing and filed a brief opposing Madigan’s motion. The governor doesn’t want Madigan to win because his bargaining position will be greatly weakened if the courts e�ectively shut down the state by ruling that money can’t be spent without appropriations. Rauner is demanding some business-related reforms, a property-tax freeze, and a few other things before he’ll agree to a tax hike to balance the state’s infamously out-of-whack budget. So the man who once bragged that he would use the crisis of the state not having a budget to force through his preferred legislative changes now wants to avoid a much-worse crisis that would compel him to abandon his demands to prevent the catastrophe of an actual government shutdown. Got all that? Okay. One of the arguments used by the governor’s lawyers when they won at the county level last month was that a bunch of state laws are in reality “continuing appropriations.” A continuing appropriation is a law mandating that certain state bills be paid in perpetuity. The General Assembly isn’t required to pass new appropriations every year, and the governor isn’t required to sign them into law. It’s automatic-pilot spending. But the governor’s lawyers want to redefine what a continuing appropriation is. According to the governor’s legal brief, “there are many statutes that function as continuing appropriations by mandating the State to perform specific services. Employees who provide those services must continue to be paid.”

Examples the governor’s lawyers used included a state statute mandating that the Illinois Department on Aging “exercise, administer, and enforce all rights, powers, and duties vested in the Department on Aging by the Illinois Act on the Aging.” Complying with these and other mandates, they claimed, “necessitates paying personnel” – because compliance can’t be accomplished without employees. The governor’s legal team then argued that it would take a lot of time to sift through all state laws to ﬁnd these mandates, and that the task needed to be followed up by “evidentiary hearings to assess what employees are necessary to provide such services.” Such a process could take months, if not years. There are a ton of those mandates in the state-statute books. Needless to say, if such an argument prevailed, it would give the executive branch almost limitless authority to spend taxpayer money as it pleased. And it wouldn’t end with employee salaries, either. If the Department on Aging determined that it needed a new Chicago o�ce building to perform its mandated functions, or had to let millions of dollars in new contracts, or had to purchase a dozen new vehicles, then under the governor’s legal logic it could go right ahead and do so without any legislative approval whatsoever. The governor’s team references what it considers to be favorable court rulings from 1953 and 1974, but this is either one of the most blatant executive-power grab I’ve seen or the biggest legal stretch ever.

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Lawmaker unveils plan to hike minimum wage to $15

White-tailed deer website to debut by April

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Seven locks and dams on the Mississippi and Illinois rivers are under consideration by President Donald Trump’s administration in his stated push to make the nation’s infrastructure “second to none.” The Chicago Tribune reports that representatives from Illinois and four other Midwest states are working to make sure the river projects, as well as the ecological restoration efforts tied to them, become a priority. The Navigation and Ecosystem Sustainability Program was approved by Congress in 2007 but has been shelved due to lack of funding. The proposal targets ﬁve Mississippi River locks on the western edge of Illinois, from near Quincy to northwest of Alton, and two on the Illinois River — one near Peoria and the other near Beardstown. A decade ago, the project had a $4.2 billion price tag. The Trump administration is reportedly looking to slash funding for Great Lakes projects from $300 million to around $10 million in its budget proposal.

A state lawmaker from Chicago has announced a plan to raise Illinois’ minimum wage to $15 by 2022. Democratic Rep. Will Guzzardi told reporters Monday he’ll file legislation within days to incrementally increase the rate over five years. The first hike would bring the $8.25 rate to $9 by 2018. Guzzardi says it’ll improve Illinois’ business climate and the plan will include tax help for small businesses. But business groups remain opposed, saying raising the minimum wage increases the cost of doing business, among other things. The bill’s fate is also unclear amid a two-year budget impasse that’s overshadowed other issues in Springfield. The bill is among several recent Illinois legislative attempts to raise the wage. New laws in New York and California will gradually raise the wage to $15.

State ofﬁcials are preparing to launch a website dedicated to the white-tailed deer in Illinois. It’s planned as an encyclopedia of biological information and facts about the Illinois state mammal. It will include data on state management of the deer population. Also featured will be information on groups interested in deer. They include hunters, landowners and wildlife watchers. The website is the work of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources , the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Great Rivers Research and Education Center . The site will include searchable databases. Users may call up data on deer-vehicle crashes for a range of years and plot them on a map. Deer harvest records dating to 1989 will be available. Ofﬁcials plan to debut the site by April 1. –Associated Press

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ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

Storms, infrastructure and survival BY DRS. ROBERT & SONIA VOGL

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eading “up north” to Ashland, Wisconsin during late winter has become an annual trek. On the way, we talk about the topic for our next column. This year, we discussed the potential of creating a variation of Edward Way Teale’s delightful book, North with the Spring, following the transition to spring as illustrated by plants blooming and birds returning as weather conditions supported them. But nature intervened as a tornado struck near our home south of Oregon, diverting our attention. Friends from distant places called and emailed concern about our well-being. We su�ered no damage and had both electrical and phone service. The home and farm building owned by a neighbor couple whose wife had worked with us at NIU were damaged by the storm. We tried to call them to express our concern but could not reach them since they had discontinued land line service. The tornado is consistent with scientists’ warnings that we can expect storms of greater intensity as climate change accelerates. Sections of Daysville Road and others were quickly cleared by crews wielding chain saws, front end loaders and muscle to clear the debris. Our trip north occurred in strong winds which momentarily pushed cars and semis out of their lanes. The winds accompanied our entire trip and when we ﬁnally arrived at our destination we had

An EF-1 tornado struck southeast of Oregon on Feb. 28, covering a trek of 1.5 miles as part of a storm system that saw more than a half-dozen twisters touch down across the state. NWS di�culty opening doors on one side of the car and closing them on the other. Our usual hikes through woodland areas in the north country were cancelled out of concern for falling trees and limbs and trails blocked by debris. What did

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The storm pushed some residents back to more primitive levels of existence providing vivid examples of what the future could be like if visions attached to climate change scenarios become real. While local o�cials have considered the extensive ﬂooding as merely a one in a hundred year event, citizens impacted by the storm had to survive on a mixture of individual actions and the assistance from friends, neighbors and public oriented citizens. Some families were totally isolated by washouts. One had a backup generator but no fuel, so a neighbor tied ropes to both ends of his boat to cross a raging stream to deliver food and gasoline to them. Another person had to be carried out to where a helicopter could land to take him for medical attention. Roads and bridges were wiped out by the ravaging waters forcing trucks bringing food and water to the area to go up to 200 miles to ﬁnd routes into Ashland. With the extensive damage to the infrastructure some roads remain closed, as the area’s tax base is unable to support repairs at this time. If storms continue to increase in frequency and intensity more communities will be pushed beyond their economic capacity to fund infrastructure restoration and living standards will continue to deteriorate. Traveling “north with the spring” has taken on new meaning. Drs. Robert and Sonia Vogl are the President and Vice President of the Illinois Renewable Energy Association.

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Climate change as national security threat James Mattis’ unpublished testimony before a Senate panel recognizes a threat others in the administration reject or minimize. By Andrew Revkin ProPublica

Secretary of Defense James Mattis has asserted that climate change is real, and a threat to American interests abroad and the Pentagon’s assets everywhere, a position that appears at odds with the views of the president who appointed him and many in the administration in which he serves. In unpublished written testimony provided to the Senate Armed Services Committee after his confirmation hearing in January, Mattis said it was incumbent on the U.S. military to consider how changes like open-water routes in the thawing Arctic and drought in global trouble spots can pose challenges for troops and defense planners. He also stressed this is a realtime issue, not some distant what-if. “Climate change is impacting stability in areas of the world where our troops are operating today,” Mattis said in written answers to questions posed after the public hearing by Democratic members of the committee. “It is appropriate for the Combatant Commands to incorporate drivers of instability that impact the security environment in their areas into their planning.” Mattis has long espoused the position that the armed forces, for a host of reasons, need to cut dependence on fossil fuels and explore renewable energy where it makes sense. He had also, as commander of the U.S. Joint Forces Command in 2010, signed off on the Joint Operating Environment, which lists climate change as one of the security threats the military expected to confront over the next 25 years. But Mattis’ written statements to the Senate committee are the first direct signal of his determination to recognize climate change as a member of the Trump administration charged with leading the country’s armed forces. These remarks and others in the replies to senators could be a fresh indication of divisions or uncertainty within President Donald Trump’s administration over how to balance the president’s desire to keep campaign pledges to kill Obama-era climate policies with the need to engage constructively with allies for whom climate has become a vital security issue. Mattis’ statements on climate change, for instance, recognize the same body of science that Scott Pruitt, the new Environmental Protection Agency administrator, seems dead-set on rejecting. In a CNBC interview last Thursday, Pruitt rejected established science pointing to carbon dioxide as the main driver of recent global warming. Mattis’ position also would appear to

clash with some Trump administration budget plans, which, according to documents leaked recently to The Washington Post, include big cuts for the Commerce Department’s oceanic and atmospheric research — much of it focused on tracking and understanding climate change. Even setting aside warming driven by accumulating carbon dioxide, it’s clear to a host of experts, including Dr. Will Happer, a Princeton physicist interviewed by Trump in January as a potential science adviser, that better monitoring and analysis of extreme conditions like drought is vital. Mattis’ statements could hearten world leaders who have urged the Trump administration to remain engaged on addressing global warming. German Chancellor Angela Merkel is scheduled to meet Trump Friday. Security questions related to rising seas and changing weather patterns in global trouble spots like the Middle East and sub-Saharan Africa are one reason that global warming has become a focus in international diplomatic forums. On March 10, the United Nations Security Council was warned of imminent risk of famine in Yemen, Somalia and South Sudan. As well, at a Munich meeting on international security issues last month, attended by Mattis and Vice President Mike Pence, European officials pushed back on demands that they spend more on defense, saying their investments in boosting resilience to climate hazards in poor regions of the world are as valuable to maintaining security as strong military forces. “[Y]ou need the European Union, because when you invest in development, when you invest in the fight against climate change, you also invest in our own security,” Federica Mogherini, the European Union’s high representative for foreign affairs and security policy, said in a panel discussion. Even setting aside warming driven by accumulating carbon dioxide, it’s clear to a host of experts, including Dr. Will Happer, a Princeton physicist interviewed by Trump in January as a potential science adviser, that better monitoring and analysis of extreme conditions like drought is vital. Concerns about the implications of global warming for national security have built within the Pentagon and national security circles for decades, including under both Bush administrations. In September, acting on the basis of a National Intelligence Council report he commissioned, President Obama ordered more than a dozen federal agencies and offices, including the Defense Department, “to ensure that climate change-related impacts are fully considered in the development of national security doctrine,

policies, and plans.” A related “action plan” was issued on Dec. 23, requiring those agencies to create a Climate and National Security Working Group within 60 days, and for relevant agencies to create “implementation plans” in that same period. There’s no sign that any of this has been done. Whether the inaction is a function of the widespread gaps in political appointments at relevant agencies, institutional inertia or a policy directive from the Trump White House remains unclear. Queries to press offices at the White House and half a dozen of the involved agencies — including the Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Defense, Department of Energy and Commerce Department — have not been answered. A State Department spokeswoman directed questions to the National Security Council and the White House, writing: “We refer you to the NSC for any additional information on the climate working group.” Mattis’ statements were submitted through a common practice at confirmation hearings in which senators pose “questions for the record” seeking more detail on a nominee’s stance on some issue. The questions and answers spanned an array of issues, but five Democratic senators on the committee asked about climate change, according to a government official briefed in detail on the resulting 58-page document with the answers. The senators were Jack Reed of Rhode Island, the ranking member, Tim Kaine of Virginia, Mazie Hirono of Hawaii, Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire and Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts. Excerpts from Mattis’ written comments to the committee were in material provided to ProPublica by someone involved with coordinating efforts on climate

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change preparedness across more than a dozen government agencies, including the Defense Department. Senate staff confirmed their authenticity. Dustin Walker, communications director for the Senate Armed Services Committee, said responses to individual senators’ follow-up questions are theirs to publish or not. Here are two of the climate questions from Sen. Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire, with Mattis’ replies: Shaheen: “I understand that while you were commander of U.S. Joint Forces Command you signed off on a document called the Joint Operating Environment, which listed climate change as one of the security threats the military will face in the next quarter-century. Do you believe climate change is a security threat?” Mattis: “Climate change can be a driver of instability and the Department of Defense must pay attention to potential adverse impacts generated by this phenomenon.” Shaheen: “General Mattis, how should the military prepare to address this threat?” Mattis: “As I noted above, climate change is a challenge that requires a broader, whole-of government response. If confirmed, I will ensure that the Department of Defense plays its appropriate role within such a response by addressing national security aspects.” In a reply to another question, Mattis said: “I agree that the effects of a changing climate — such as increased maritime access to the Arctic, rising sea levels, desertification, among others — impact our security situation. I will ensure that the department continues to be prepared to conduct operations today and in the future, and that we are prepared to address the effects of a changing climate on our threat assessments, resources, and readiness.”

agree that the effects of a changing climate — such as increased maritime access to the Arctic, rising sea levels, desertification, among others — impact our security situation.” –Sect. of Defense Mattis

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OUT OF THE DARKNESS

Sunshine Week 2017

Sunshine Week celebrates the public’s right to know

By Mizell Stewart III

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ita Ward had a question: Why did a weekly listing of causes of death suddenly stop appearing in the local newspaper? It turned out the health department in Vanderburgh County, Indiana, halted its practice of providing causes of death to the Evansville Courier & Press. When Ward and a reporter for the newspaper asked why those records were no longer available, the department cited an Indiana law intended to protect citizens against identity theft. “I truly do believe printing the cause of death is important,” Ward told the Courier & Press in a 2012 interview. “Maybe a reader might see a neighbor who died of colon cancer and make the decision to have their first overdue colonoscopy. It can be a first step toward a change for the better. It can touch a reader. It’s personal. That’s why it is important.” Ward and the newspaper sued for access to the information under Indiana’s Access to Public Records Act. They lost two lower-court rulings before the Indiana Supreme Court ruled in 2014 that the records, focused on the decedent’s name, age and cause of death, should continue to be made available to the public. In their ruling, the judges underscored “the importance of open and transparent government to the health of our body politic” and held that “the public interest outweighs the private.” The court’s explicit link between government transparency and the welfare of citizens underpins Sunshine Week, a national, non-partisan effort to highlight the critical role of open government and freedom of information at the local, state and federal levels. The March 12-18 celebration is led by the American Society of News Editors and the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, with support from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation and the Gridiron Club and Foundation. Now, more than ever, Americans are urged to recognize the importance of open government to a robust democracy. Access to meetings, minutes and records of our elected and appointed representatives is a key element of the constitutional right to petition the government for

redress of grievances. It is not strictly for the benefit of the news media. In addition to ordinary citizens such as Rita Ward, access to government information helps citizen’s groups hold public officials accountable through firsthand observation of their actions. Access also enables historians to accurately describe past events and gives individuals critical information about public safety in the neighborhoods where they live. The National Park Service, fulfilling a request under the Freedom of Information Act, provided aerial photographs last week that showed a sharp contrast between crowds on the National Mall for the inauguration of President Trump and those who

turned out for the first inauguration of President Obama. Despite public statements by Trump and White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer that crowds for Trump dwarfed those of Obama, the photos — not the words of government officials — told the full story. In addition to state laws in Indiana and across the country, the Freedom of Information Act gives citizens the right to obtain information from the federal government — information that your tax dollars paid to collect. In addition, more and more local governments are leveraging technology to make public information, from traffic data to public transit schedules, even more accessible and more useful to citizens.

This week and every week, take a moment to consider what your life would be like if government officials operated in total secrecy and restricted your access to information. Support organizations fighting against those in power who seek to weaken open government protections. Join with fellow citizens in seeking disclosure. When you want information from a police department, local government or school board, ask for it. Just like Rita Ward learned in the Indiana death records case, you have the right to know. Mizell Stewart III is president of the American Society of News Editors and Vice President/News Operations for Gannett and the USA TODAY Network. Follow him on Twitter at twitter.com/MizellStewart.

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SUNSHINE WEEK 2017

Dazed and Confused

Media groups push back after fake news deﬁned elections BY AREK SARKISSIAN USA TODAY NETWORK

The Baltimore Gazette had its share of scoops leading up to the 2016 presidential election. But one stands out: Every presidential race since John F. Kennedy’s election was rigged. That blockbuster story spread quickly across social media, with readers praising the Gazette for having the guts to report “the truth.” Today, the Gazette’s website no longer o�ers any news. Instead, visitors find a statement that reads: “Our apologies, we appear to be experiencing technical di�culties.” The site, like many that thrived during the contentious 2016 election, o�ered fake news — sensational, untrue tales like the Gazette story about an Atlanta police o�cer who gunned down a mother as she breastfed her baby. A wildly partisan presidential election defined by deep ideological divides o�ered the perfect breeding ground for fake news sites to pander to readers craving information that a�rms their views. And social media sites such as Facebook o�ered the extra turbocharge needed to blast these stories across countless networks of friends who all share the same sensibilities. “We like to believe more of what is already in line with what we believe,” said Alexios Mantzarlis, director of the Poynter Institute for Media Studies International Fact-Checking Network. “And we tend to explain away, through motivated reasoning, stu� that doesn’t fit into that pattern.” A study conducted by the Pew Research Center in December found that 64 percent of Americans could not tell the di�erence between real and fake news. At least 23 percent acknowledged sharing a fake news story, either knowingly or not. Mantzarlis’ group and others want to fix that. He said his organization is creating a ready-made lesson plan for high school teachers to educate students about discerning fact from fiction in news, a solution widely viewed as the best longterm approach to creating news literacy. “Really now we need to teach about di�erentiating rather than searching and cross-referencing,” Mantzarlis said. Facebook also is o�ering help: Readers can flag content as fake news. Their complaints are passed along to the Poynter network, and to independent media groups that investigate the truthfulness of items (the first such groups to take part included ABC News, The Associated Press, FactCheck.org, Politifact and Snopes).

The Baltimore Gazette, which was a short-lived newspaper following the Civil War, was “revived” online to spread fake headlines in the buildup to the 2016 presidential election.

Edgar Maddison Welch, who said he was investigating a conspiracy theory about Hillary Clinton running a child sex ring out of a pizza place, fired an assault rifle inside the restaurant injuring no one. Fake news, social media bots, a post-fact world – one of the great lessons of the 2016 U.S. presidential campaign is that people could not, or would not, distinguish between actual news stories and fabrications. Stories that flunk the fact check are pushed down in people’s news feeds, and anyone who wants to share the story is warned that it has been disputed. “That’s just one of the things we’re trying to do, but there are plenty of other plans also in the works,” Facebook spokesman Tucker Bounds said. Bounds pointed to a letter that Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg wrote to the site’s users on Feb. 16, reporting that his sta� had extensively studied the filter bubbles people have developed and the abundance of fake news. As a result, Facebook was able to di�erentiate between sensational news and in-depth stories by the way people share the content: Stories that are not shared as frequently by users are identified

by Facebook as potentially sensational or fake. In-depth stories thrive, Zuckerberg wrote. “There is more we must do to support the news industry to make sure this vital social function is sustainable — from growing local news, to developing formats best suited to mobile devices, to improving the range of business models news organizations rely on,” he wrote. The Trust Project at Santa Clara University in California is developing a system to help readers discern legitimate news sites from fake ones. The project has partnered with news organizations around the world to develop “trust indicators” signaling solid information, said program director Sally Lehrman.

The idea is to develop ways for consumers to easily identify credible news sites and break through the reader’s information bubble that only allows content reinforcing their beliefs. Lehrman said trust indicators include whether the publication follows policies on best practices and corrections, or if it leans toward a particular political party. Other indicators include the author of the content and the number of sources included in the report. “What we hope to do is elevate the quality of journalism that you will see online,” Lehrman said. Similar to Twitter and Facebook, the Trust Project also is exploring ways to identify trusted sites and separate them from questionable ones. “With all of the fake news you see out there, people didn’t know where to turn to,” Lehrman said. “The project will help readers become better informed.” The Trust Project is working with sites Google, Facebook and others to promote credible news. Lehrman said Facebook recently adopted a button users can press to report fake news. Beyond technical advances and accountability projects, re-establishing a culture that recognizes and relies on credible news is the goal. The days when schoolchildren came home to ﬁnd a newspaper on the kitchen counter are long gone, said Frank LoMonte, director of the Washington, D.C.based Student Press Law Center. “We have to teach kids where to look for the information they can trust,” LoMonte said. “It’s no longer a trip to the library, but turn on the computer and start searching.” The erosion of independent school newspapers also leaves students with the impression that news is no longer important, he said. School administrators, for example, risk sending the wrong message when they spike a story because it may tarnish someone’s reputation. “That’s telling those students and their parents that it’s OK to not consider certain viewpoints, even if they’re controversial,” he said. The news industry should work to correctly identify news that may seem distorted or fake, said Ken Paulson, a former editor-in-chief of USA Today who is dean at the media school of Middle Tennessee State University and president of the Newseum’s First Amendment Center. “I think we need to stop using the term, ‘fake news,’ because it’s not that type of news at all,” Paulson said. “We have a better word, and it’s called a hoax.”

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our average slug is more popular than the media these days. The Trump administration has declared the press the opposition party and enemy of the people. Fake news and stories filled with inaccurate or incomplete facts are receiving unprecedented attention. Given that environment, it will be tempting for many Americans to tune out as journalists wax poetic about the virtues of “Sunshine Week,” which began Sunday. The initiative is now in its 12th year and is being led by the American Society of Newspaper Editors and the Reporters for Committee for Freedom of the Press, along with the Gridiron Club and Foundation and the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation. But the public should not tune them out — not only because journalists deserve a fair hearing, but because the public deserves a government accessible enough that it can be held accountable by the everyday American as much as (sometimes more than) the professional journalist.

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Sunshine Week is a nonpartisan effort held annually to remind Americans about the importance of Freedom of Information laws that date back half a century and have served as a bedrock of every level of our democracy. Those are not just pretty words. The more the public knows, the more it can make informed decisions about who should lead us, which policies are broken, and which policies need to be improved, not scrapped. It helps the citizen concerned about spending by the local school board keep tabs on how administrative pay increases correlate with per-pupil funding and academic achievement. The more open the laws are, the harder it is for police departments everywhere to not be completely transparent about police shootings that threaten to tear communities apart. It’s what allowed the North Carolina Open Government Coalition to quiz nine local governments throughout the state and 19 state officials about

their use and preservation of text messages, where policy is increasingly being molded and talking points crafted. It’s the reason South Carolinian Dinedra Smith could gather enough information about the possible wrongful conviction of her brother in a home invasion to persuade law enforcement officials and local and national media to take a second look at the case. And the laws serve as a bulwark against fake news because they allow individuals to put their hands on original documents and examine source material that can be used to rebut conspiracies or ferret out misleading claims by elected officials. That also makes it possible for the public to keep tabs on the media. While media outlets may be leading the charge to celebrate such an invaluable democratic tool, the public should be its greatest defender, because without it, our most basic constitutional rights would be shells of themselves. –The Charlotte Observer

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Spring Into Fun... Rec Night Hang out with friends, listen to music, dance, play board games or make crafts. Snacks provided. Project Art Thursday, April 20th at 2nd/1st of Rockford—318 N. Church St., Beadware Rockford, 6:00—8:00 pm An opportunity to create jewelry Cost: $5 and home goods in the company of friends. Mondays, 1:00—4:30 pm

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Open Studio* A unique space for adult participants interested in exploring art and their creativity. Wednesdays or Thursdays, March 1st—March 23nd March 29th—April 20th 1:00—3:45 pm Summer Open Studio* Wednesdays Only June 14th—August 2nd 1:00—3:45 pm

Thank you Community Foundation of Northern Illinois (CFNIL) for a grant to bring the Sprout Film Festival to our area. Mark your calendar for August 5th! More details to follow. Visit gosprout.org to learn more about this inspirational project!

Life Skills Classes Each four week session is $20.

A variety of recreational activities to promote health and wellness. Thursday, May 18th at 2nd/1st of Rockford— 318 N. Church St., Rockford 6:00—7:00 pm Cost: $3

Social Media Safety: Topics include: social media pitfalls, safeguarding personal information, computer protection, and strangers on the internet. Wednesdays, March 15th — April 5th, 4:30—5:30 pm

Art at The Arc* Artists will learn a new skill to try out each week, as well as create their own art piece with proper supplies and facility. Wednesdays or Thursdays, March 1st—March 23nd March 29th—April 20th 4:00—5:30 pm

Emotional Regulation: Topics include: anger and aggression, identifying triggers, problem solving, feelings, and relaxation techniques. Wednesdays, April 19th — May 10th, 4:30—5:30 pm

Do you like to read or socialize? We have two book clubs meeting the second and fourth Mondays of the month: 2:30 pm and 6:30 pm. Both hour long meetings are at Panera Bread off of Route 173. New members must call to register. March 13th, 27th; April 10th, 24th; May 8th, 22nd; June 12th, 26th.

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The Arc helps law enforcement training The Arc of Winnebago, Boone and Ogle Counties held their first Pathways to Justice Training Seminar at Prairie Street Brewhouse on Thursday, March 2. The Arc of Winnebago, Boone and Ogle Counties received a $2,000 Pathways to Justice grant from its national organization, The Arc of the U.S. Amy Newell, Executive Director of The Arc of Winnebago, Boone and Ogle Counties, said, “The community turnout of attorneys, first responders and victim advocates exceeded our expectations for our first training. We were pleased to help start the conversation regarding individuals with a disability encountering the criminal justice system, either as a victim or offender.” Created by The Arc’s National Center on Criminal Justice and Disability (NCCJD) in 2013, Pathways to Justice is a first-of-its kind training initiative. It strives to form strong and lasting partnerships between criminal justice and disability professionals that address service gaps encountered by people with disabilities and their families within the criminal justice arena. The curriculum focuses on increasing awareness of

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intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) among the justice community and providing appropriate supports and accommodations. The Arc of Winnebago, Boone and Ogle Counties has been collaborating with local law enforcement to assess the need in our area for training on interacting with individuals with I/DD. The group says there has been a positive response with regard to training integration and the formation of a Disability Response Team. The Arc said that it desires to bring another training into the area as funding allows.

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During a five-week class with the Beloit Fine Arts Incubator, local photographer Steve Bogdonas will help you learn how to take top quality photos with your digital camera. The class is designed for a beginner through intermediate photographer and will cover: camera basics; classic light and color theory; portrait lighting; and a heavy dose of classical design for the photographer.

Assignments are given at every class along with class critiques and a mini-photo show at the fifth week of the program. With the surge of today’s photo software there has not been a greater time to understand and practice the principles of design to enhance your photographic creations. Starting May 8, the class will meet Wednesday evenings from 6-8 p.m. at the Beloit Fine Arts Incubator (2nd Floor), 520 E. Grand Ave. in Beloit. Cost of the class is $75.00. Sign up early as the class size is limited. For details or to sign up, call the Beloit Fine Arts Incubator at 608-313-9083 or Steve at 815-389-9086.

Filmmaker to visit Swedes for screening

Award-winning writer-director Lucia Mauro will join SwedishAmerican for a screening of her film One Year Later – the story a woman’s battle with ovarian cancer – at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 25 at the hospital’s East State Street location. The film will be presented by the Illinois Chapter of the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition in conjunction with

Rockford Area Ovarian Cancer Support and SwedishAmerican’s Regional Cancer Center. The event is open to the public no with cost to attend, but donations will be accepted. All donations will benefit the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition. The event will begin at 1 p.m. with light refreshments and the screening beginning at 2 p.m. A SwedishAmerican Regional clinic provider will present an update on ovarian cancer research prior to the film. Mauro will also answer questions from the audience at the conclusion of her film. Those interested are asked to RSVP at bit.ly/NOCC1year. One Year Later focuses on the story of Liz, a college professor, who struggles with post-cancer life and her life-affirming journey to the Italian Alps one year after completing treatment. It addresses the emotional side of cancer survivorship and the process of moving on. For more information on the event, please contact the NOCC Illinois Chapter at Illinois@ovarian.org or call 312-226-9410. –KMK Media Voices of the Community continues on Page 16.

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CASA seeks new volunteers

Nobody longs for a safe and loving home more than a child in the abuse/ neglect court system. As a CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) volunteer, you are empowered by the Court to help make this dream a reality. Volunteers get to know the child by talking with everyone in that child’s life: parents and relatives, foster parents, teachers, medical professionals, attorneys, social workers and others. They use the information they gather to inform Judges and others of what the child needs and what will be the best permanent home for them. Becoming a CASA volunteer is an investment of time, energy and heart. CASA volunteers are everyday citizens appointed by a Judge to speak for the best interest, safety and well-being of children who are victims of abuse and neglect. All volunteers must be 21 years of age, complete 30-hours of pre-service training, be willing to complete necessary background checks, provide references, be available for court appearances and meetings with advance notice and be willing to commit to the CASA program until your ﬁrst case is closed, on average 18 months. CASA-15th Judicial Circuit (serving Lee, Carroll and Ogle counties) is accepting applications for their spring 2017 training class. Classes are held once a week for 3 hours and will begin in April and conclude in May. If you would like to request an application or are interested in learning more, please call Trisha Morrow, Executive Director, 815-222-6780 or email casa15thdirector@gmail.com. The deadline for applications to be turned in is Monday, April 3. –CASA

works of Tennessee Williams, but it’s a lesser known show,” said Bryant Hayes, the first-year MFA in acting candidate who plays Hal, “I really enjoy Hal as a character ‘cause I feel like characters like him are often misunderstood. This is the first time he’s fallen in love and it drives him crazy. He’s had a crazy life, but this is the first thing he can latch on to. It discusses falling in love for the first time and how that’s uncomfortable, and it’s about figuring out how to accept it and live in it.” “The show will move you,” Destiny Dunn, who plays Madge, added. Picnic is directed by Margaret Scanlan, a current graduate student here at Northern Illinois University. “I write and study the American Masculinity, specifically the era of the ‘Lost Man’ post-World War II, when men were no longer sure of their role in society and where women were waking up to new possibilities.” When asked why she wanted to direct

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The Northern Illinois School of Theatre and Dance will be performing Picnic, written by William Inge. This 1950’s romance will open on March 23 at the Diversions Lounge in the Holmes Student Center. First written and performed in 1953, Inge’s play tells the story of a drifter named Hal making his way through Kansas. He stops in a small town to work for Helen Potts, an older woman in town. He becomes reacquainted with his old college friend, Alan Seymour, and winds up falling in love with Alan’s girlfriend Madge Owens. Madge is a young 18-year old, who deals with ﬁnding her identity outside of being labeled a “pretty-one,” while her sister Millie attempts to escape the shadow of her sister. Throughout the show, William Inge creates a strong dynamic amongst the characters using themes of identity and sexual awakening. Inge is a PulitzerPrize winning playwright and novelist whose works generally contain solitary characters who constantly battle with their sexuality and relationships. “It’s a classic play that rivals the

this show she stated, “It’s a great play. It’s poignant and true and the actors are wonderful in it.” Performances are held at NIU’s Holmes Student Center, in the Diversions Lounge, 340 Carroll Ave. in DeKalb. Show times will start at 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday and an additional evening performance beginning at 2p.m. on Saturday the 25th. Tickets are $7. Ticket reservations or additional information is available by contacting the NIU School of Theatre and Dance box o�ce at 815-753-1600, or online at the School of Theatre and Dance website at niu.edu/theatre/. –NIU School of Theatre and Dance Let us know what your company or organization is doing. Submit your notices to contact@rockrivertimes.com for consideration in our weekly Voices of the Community section.

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Letters to the Editor End the corporate takeover of Rock Valley College

As a graduate of Rock Valley College, a citizen of Rockford, a taxpayer and a voter, I am extremely distressed by the changes taking place at the college under the current Board of Trustees (BoT). The excellent education I received at Rock Valley College was a direct result of the highly qualified and experienced faculty. It was not the result of new buildings, more administrators, or the continued corporate takeover of the BoT by Rockford’s business and development community whose main objective seems to be profit over students. On February 28, I attended the BoT meeting and watched as board members: Jarid Funderburg, Katherine Kelly, and Patrick Murphy, voted yes to a Reduction-in-Force, or to RIF, twenty eight professors, thereby voting in favor of the continued destruction of RVC. While the board used the state budget crisis and declining enrollment as their rationale to “right size” the faculty, it is their fiscal mismanagement—construction projects, raises to administrators, and reliance on an expensive Chicago attorney—that has exacerbated the college’s budget problems. Absent from the important vote on February 28, were trustees Bob Trojan and Mike Dunn, Jr. Mike Dunn Jr. chose not to run for reelection and his term as a board member was set to expire this spring; however, in mid-February he surreptitiously resigned from his soon-to-be vacated seat. And at a hastily called BoT meeting, a few days later, he was appointed to fill a vacant seat with two years left on its term. Dunn’s appointment bypassed the election process and the will of the voters. While the reappointment was not illegal, as stressed by Patrick Murphy during the meeting, it was unethical. It was another power play made by certain board members in order for them to maintain the corporate stranglehold on the faculty and students of RVC. Patrick Murphy offered a weak defense for the appointment of Dunn Jr. citing Dunn’s experience. If Dunn Jr. has so much experience, then why did he miss the vote on February 28, in which the board laid off 28 professors and proposed a tuition increase for students? One of the candidates for the board of trustees is Marlana Dokken. Dokken works at Rockford Metropolitan Agency for Planning, where Dunn Jr. is her boss. This is a clear conflict of interest. How can Dokken be objective and put the best interests of students and the community above the interests of her boss? To make matters worse, Dokken does not

believe that education is the primary mission of Rockford’s only affordable institution of higher learning. Instead, as she wrote on her Facebook page, “Rock Valley isn’t ‘just’ an educational institution, it’s a driver for community, economic, and workforce development.” The continued focus of the BoT on having RVC be everything to everyone has diminished the mission of a liberal arts institution in favor of programming that subsidizes the business community, shifting the cost of “community, economic, and workforce development” onto students and taxpayers. Like her boss, Dokken wants a position on our community college’s board in order to enrich a small group of business and community members. A vote for Dokken is a vote for the continued corporate takeover of RVC, whose current board’s actions and decisions are contributing to the anti-intellectualism of America and the dumbing down of Rockford. Follow the money – which BoT members are benefitting from the destruction of Rock Valley College? The upcoming election on April 4th, offers Rockford voters a critical opportunity to elect candidates to the RVC Board of Trustees who truly believe in the educational integrity of Rock Valley College. End the corporate takeover of Rock Valley College. Vote for Paul Gorski, Angelique Bodine and John Nelson on April 4.

Dina Sipiora Rockford

A possible addition to our Contract with the Community

While we’re dreaming, I would suggest another point be added to your list: licensing of politicians. Beauticians, bus drivers, doctors, pilots, lawyers and dogs all have licenses. Becoming a politician is an oddity in our society – a job that requires no application. No proof you know anything about it, and sometimes it is considered positive that you don’t know anything about what it is you want to do. A licensed politician will be tested to ascertain their knowledge of the laws governing campaign finance, conflict of interest, and public trust among other topics. Break enough of the rules – your license is taken away. Can’t be a practicing politician any longer. Or at least go through some training and reapply for the position. With a rigorous enough exam, written and oral, the public could have some-

what more confidence in voting for politicians. Right now, other than their word, we don’t know what they know. Like a pilot’s license, different levels of difficulty and responsibility would require more training and exams appropriate to the position. A county clerk and U.S. Senator should not be taking the same test. In theory we should have young people in colleges learning the trade of public administration. Like any business they start with entry-level positions and work their way up. They should be trained to be public servants rather than partisan finger-pointers. Are they then bureaucrats? You betcha. But hopefully we’ll have honest, intelligent and wise folks running the show. We have many “politicians” who are. But it is the bad apples who get all the attention and make the mess.

Allen Penticoff

Allen is our regular automotive columnist.

Lindquist for Roscoe Township Trustee

For many Americans, the best thing about 2016 was not that we elected Donald Trump, it was that we came very close to electing Bernie Sanders. Many of us enthusiastically supported Bernie not because we agreed with all of his policies, but because we knew he was one of the most decent, honest people to run in a long time. Right now Roscoe Township needs some decency and honesty. The people will get that with trustee candidate Elizabeth Lindquist. I’ve known Elizabeth for years and have watched her work with a wide variety of people in the fight against government corruption. Roscoe Township will benefit from that experience. Take a look at her website, ElizabethLindquist.org. Whether you agree with all of her political views or not, know she will fight to make Roscoe Township government more open, honest, and transparent. She’ll work to engage the community so that all residents will know this is truly our township. Please vote April 4th for Elizabeth Lindquist for Roscoe Township Trustee.

Mackenzie Peshek Roscoe

Politicians are suppposed to work for their constituents

Our democracy is a wonderful thing, especially if you’re a politician. They say that they want to hear from us, but for many, it seems as though that only applies if we tell them what they want

to hear. We’ve asked our representatives to declare opposition to the Great Lakes Basin request to build a toll freight railroad and gigantic railport. More often than not we have been told to check the Surface Transportation Board web site. We’ve been there, in fact we’re on a fist name basis with STB officials. I copied a letter requesting action to the governor. I received an email confirmation of receipt and was given a case number. They gave me a time by which they would get back to me, and a number to call if they don’t. Well, they didn’t. I called and was directed to the Department of Transportation who said they don’t deal with trains and directed me to the Rail Transportation Dept. They said it hasn’t been approved and they don’t have anything to do with it. I called the governor’s office again. They tried the same wild goose chase, but having paid my dues, I told them that I have a case number and someone must have been assigned that number and I want to talk to that person. I’m asking for the governor’s help because he has more pull than I do. I was put on hold for a short while and then told that everyone involved with my case was in a meeting and they would call me back. Of course, no one did. I urge everyone threatened by the proposed toll freight rail and its 15,000 acre railport to write your state and federal representatives and senators and demand represent the citizens. “We are the People!”

Paul J. Gaspar Manteno

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

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Motown at the Coronado The Rockford Symphony Orchestra concludes the 2016/17 Pop Series with I Hear A SymphonyMotown’s Greatest Hits, on Saturday, April 1. The concert features a hit parade of the greatest Motown Billboard chart-toppers like I Heard It Through The Grapevine, ABC, My Girl, Stop! In The Name Of Love, I Hear A Symphony, Respect, and so much more with a full orchestra. Singing songs from the greats like The Jackson Five, Smokey Robinson, Gladys Knight & the Pips, Stevie Wonder, The Supremes, Aretha Franklin, The Temptations and The Four tops are Allison Semmes, who is currently playing Diana Ross in Motown the Musical; Destan Owens who has appeared on Broadway in Chicago, Smokey Joe’s Café, and Rent; and Patricia Phillips who played the role of Carlotta in the longest running show on Broadway, The Phantom of the Opera. Most recently she appeared in the Tony Award-winning Broadway production of Kinky Boots with Billy Porter and Wayne Brady. Orchestral medleys fill the space between vocal explorations of some of American pop music’s most iconic tracks. Ticket prices start at $22 and are available by calling 815-965-0049 or visiting rockfordsymphony. com. Student tickets are just $7 for students 25 and under with a valid school I.D and are available only by phone or the RSO box office.

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Essay

Marsh Madness The world is mud-luscious and puddle-wonderful. –E.E. Cummings

By Don Miller

M Contributor

any eyes of March focus on the madness taking place across America on hardwood floors filled with hoop hysteria and squeaky tennis shoes. However, March marks another madness that is simultaneously occurring within the natural world all around us. It is March here in the Midwest and the spring season is (or at least was) upon us, easily matching the college basketball enthusiasm of the “Cameron Crazies,” the attitude of “The Izzone” and the shenanigans of “The Show.” Spring comes first to the marsh and other wetlands loud and clear. It takes longer daylight hours and warmer nights before spring arrives in the woodlands

and prairies. If I had to pick brackets as to my favorite sights and sounds bringing in the season in the wetlands, it would be hard to do. Would I choose out of loyalty, colors, quirky names, a peculiar mating ritual or would I just flip a coin? Would one come out victorious and be the champion or are WE all the winners IF WE get outside and enjoy the natural world before the weather really warms and tempts us to? Even before the ice melts off the ponds and sloughs the red-winged blackbird makes it appearance. The males come back first to northern Illinois with their bright red shoulder patches, displaying and claiming their territories. The red-wing sound is that of “okalee” as the bird books describes

it. The pronounced chorus of “okalee” relays throughout the marshes. Their call is the starting gun of the race for others to come to life. If one reads Aldo Leopold’s The Sand County Almanac (which you should), his words are poetry about goose music, describing the Canada Geese returning to their northern nesting areas decades ago. Many folks have lost their romance with the geese over the years because of their numbers and so-called trouble they cause. Their arrival to the marsh is a welcome sight to me and to be a witness with your ears as 100’s of geese lift off the water is a remarkable experience. The air is filled and moved with primordial sounds. March for many is the time for courting and mating rituals. Arriving home after a tedious migration or coming out of a long hibernation, why not? A relative newcomer to the marsh scene in our area is the return in good numbers of the Sandhill Cranes. Sandhills have been known to dance around wings flapping, bowing, jumping, much like celebrating a winning basket during their courtship! These stoic birds have an ancient call that matches their prehistoric flight. Sandhill Cranes make a rattling “kar-r-r-r- o-o-o” sound. However, that description doesn’t do the bird justice, it needs to be heard in person, as it resonates across the water and grasses of its habitat. The strangely built woodcock puts on a show like none other. The male flies high into the twilight sky and then does his “sky dance.” The dance is somewhere in-between a flutter and a spiral as he dives toward the ground with a winnowing whistle coming from his wings. He lands and gives off a nasal “peent.” Only a face and sound that another female

woodcock could love, but a dance that pulls us all in. The wood frog’s duck-like call is the first amphibian to make it out of the frozen tundra, but the spring peepers immediately follow and to me are more of a sign that spring is here. Almost impossible to find, but a voice not to be denied is that of the spring peeper. Smaller than an inch in size, but what they lack in stature they make up in volume. Is the female really attracted to the one that can scream the loudest? If you are a “true” Midwesterner you have on many occasions uttered the phrase, “I love the four seasons we have.” There is something I believe in all of us that responds to the vernal equinox, when the light of day finally out last the darkness. The days grow longer and events happen quicker, skunk cabbage is in full bloom, pussy willow trees have furred up, silver maple buds have exploded on the river banks, and duckweed is vibrant green. It is biological bonanza as the Earth begins to warm up. Just as the “March Madness” comes to a finale so does the madness in the marsh. We need to pay attention because the season like life itself is a fleeting amazing time, get outside and connect to nature. (To see some of these happenings visit: Nygren Wetlands, Rock Cut State Park, Ferguson Forest Preserve, several other wetlands around the region.) Don Miller is a nature educator and has lived his entire life in north central Illinois. He has explored by foot and canoe this area for over 55 years. He has received the distinguished “Atwood Award” and the Illinois Environmental Education Association’s “Malcolm D. Swan Award for Outstanding Service Award.”

March 15, 2017 The Rock River Times.

Film Reviews

A traditional tale with titillating twists Beauty and the Beast gets reinvented (again). By Clementine Beauvais

The Conversation

n Jeanette Winterson’s Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit (1985), the young female narrator stumbles upon a book of fairy tales and recoils at the story of Beauty and the Beast, musing: There are men in the world. And there are beasts. What do you do if you marry a beast? … Did that mean that all over the globe, in all innocence, women were marrying beasts? The narrator’s literal reading hints at the most obvious interpretation of the fairy tale, which sees a comeback this month in Disney’s live action remake of the classic 1991 animated Oscar-winning film starring Harry Potter star Emma Watson. Originally published in 1740 by Gabrielle-Suzanne Barbot de Villeneuve, the fairytale was subsequently rewritten and abridged by another French woman, Jeanne-Marie Leprince de Beaumont, 16 years later. On a crudely symbolic level, Beauty and the Beast tells the tale of a young woman taming her fear of masculinity – of the size and savagery of men, of the secrecy surrounding sexuality. For that to happen, she must detach herself from her father. Their mutual love, as she reaches adulthood, must evolve – her request that he pluck a rose for her, with all its implications of romance, must, we subtly understand, remain unrealized. Beyond this psychoanalytical reading, Beauty and the Beast draws some of its success from transportable moral lessons: never judge anyone on their appearance; love someone for who they are inside (although when you’re Beauty, the Beast somehow isn’t required to make the same effort of imagination).

Good old-fashioned Disney

But those explanations do not exhaust the mystery of why the fairy tale continues to fascinate all over the globe. There are straightforward adaptations – from Jean Cocteau’s superlative surrealistic take in 1946 to the 2014 Christopher Gans film – but also countless rewritings, most notably Stephenie Meyer’s wildly successful Twilight series (from 2005). And this year, we are treated to a new version starring Emma Watson. The trailers for Disney’s latest have drawn a colossal amount of views, and make for interesting further interpretations. If the 2017 Beauty and the Beast trailer strikes such a chord, it isn’t just because it exploits the power of the

Emma Watson as Belle, with her father played by Kevin Kline. Disney original tale. It’s also because of the other references it contains. Those glimpses of the film show us a visual evocation of the much beloved 1991 Beauty and the Beast so striking as to be almost self-plagiarized. In some shots, the extremely stylized, beautifully colored houses and castle recall the hand-painted, still backdrops to older Disney films like Snow White. There is, as far as we can tell, no attempt at the irony, self-consciousness and sarcasm that have plagued Disney and Pixar films in the past decade. Songs are back. This is real, good old-fashioned Disney again: designed for a grandparent’s perfect afternoon with their grandchildren. But the trailers are also ideal bait for my generation, the so-called millennials, many of whom would cite the 1991 version as their favorite Disney film – and especially for a special brand of millennial: the bookworm feminist. Belle has always been an ideal projector screen for girl readers: she manages to be at once a book lover, an educator, passionately desired by handsome men, and a brave adventurer. Amazingly, she finds a man who loves reading too (in one trailer,

the Beast says he has read almost every book in his gigantic library).

Belle Watson

Belle is arguably one of Disney’s best role models for girls; it’s not saying much, but it’s better than nothing. And it’s clear that the 2017 version is taking that identification and aspirational potential of Belle to its pinnacle. The choice of Watson for the lead is clever. We cannot see Watson without seeing Harry Potter’s best friend Hermione Granger – another cult bookworm warrior. And it’s not just a character we see. In recent years, Watson has graduated from Brown University, taken on the role of the UN Women Goodwill Ambassador, and founded a feminist book club. She is not just as an actor, but an activist, already worshiped by young women for her brains and her beauty. In 2016 she made headlines for hiding feminist books on the tube. Disney probably had to do little to make her character plausible. In recent weeks, the advertising campaign has taken an interesting turn. First, there have been rumors that for the first time in Disney’s history, the film

will feature hints of unrequited homoerotic attraction. These claims, however, were quickly toned down by the director. Simultaneously, Watson found herself accused of lacking feminist spirit after posing for Vanity Fair in a relatively revealing top. These two publicity twists are titillating, but tame enough. They have injected some scandal into the advertising campaign, but in very homeopathic proportions, cannily offsetting the traditional feel of the trailer. This upcoming version will probably be a very successful, earnest, beautiful film, which will, if not surprise, at least delight. But doubtlessly, as with all versions, we will leave slightly disappointed at the ultimate transformation of the Beast into a man like all others (Cocteau pushed the allusion to the point of getting the same actor, Jean Marais, to play both the Beast/Prince and Belle’s boorish suitor, Gaston). There is something sobering, indeed a little boring, about the traditional ending of Beauty and the Beast. Why leave the magical beast for just a normal man? Let’s hope that in some way this new version reinvents that disenchantment a little.

The Rock River Times. March 15, 2017

Dance

RDC premieres production of Snow White Most people are familiar with the story of Snow White, but very few have seen it performed on stage. That changes for area residents later this month, and the Rockford Dance Company is bringing the ballet Snow White to the Rockford community. It is an absolute privilege for Rockford Dance Company to unveil what choreographer Rolando Yanes, Director of the Nancy Einhorn Milwaukee Ballet II and Milwaukee Ballet School and Academy, is calling “a new Snow White.” Whether you are a dancer, Fine Arts enthusiast, or simply love fairytales this production is for you. If you saw the Nutcracker then prepare to be wowed again. If you didn’t, then don’t miss another opportunity to see the magnificent talent and artistry that Rockford Dance Company produces. Performances of Snow White will be held at the Hononegah Performing Arts Center on March 31 at 7 p.m. and April 1 at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. You can purchase your tickets today by calling Rockford Dance Company at 815-963-3341 or visiting rockforddancecompany.com. You also have an exciting opportunity to attend “Snow White’s – Not so poisonous

Apple Party” on Saturday, March 25 at the Riverfront Museum Park in Kresge Hall. The party will begin at 2 p.m. and conclude around 4 p.m. Parents and children can take part in story time, dance activities, crafts and a sneak peek of the Snow White performance during the studio dress rehearsal. And there will be a surprise guest for those in attendance! Purchase your tickets today and learn more about the event by calling Rockford Dance Company at 815-963-3341. Emily Cooke, the RDC’s executive director, wanted to reinforce her gratitude to all of the art supporters who have made collaborations such as the one with Milwaukee Ballet Company a possibility and a reality. “On behalf of the entire organization, I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for your unwavering support,” she said. “The Rockford Dance Company’s 2016-2017 Season ‘The Turning Pointe’ has been spectacular. I want to reiterate that I am so grateful to you for giving us the confidence and encouragement to introduce new works, push new boundaries, reach new people and demonstrate the beauty and athleticism of our art form.” –Staff report

Above: Martina Berger, a 2016-2017 Season Joan Stonecipher Scholarship recipient at RDC, will feature in Snow White as part of the Evil Forest, a lead Forest Fairy, and Fall, one of the seasons. RDC Facebook

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Film Reviews

Trainspotting sequel a nostaligic exercise Did we need a T2? Maybe not, but it’s still a fun trip. By Thomas Simpson

Contributor

anny Boyle’s Trainspotting is a counter culture cult classic that catapulted the director’ career as well as those of the main cast. Dripping in black humour, the film was distressing and life affirming as we followed the lives of a group or friends as they overcame drug addiction, prison and the desire to screw each other over. Talk of a sequel rumbled on through the years, fuelled by original author Irvine Welsh penning his own follow-up titled Porno. A very public falling out between McGregor and Boyle prevented fans from seeing what happened next in the lives of Renton (Ewan McGregor), Begbie (Robert Carlyle), Sick Boy (Johnny Lee Miller) and Spud (Ewan Bremner). Time is a great healer, and two decades later the band is back together for T2 Trainspotting. Much has changed but more remains the same. Renton returns to Edinburgh after living in self-imposed exile while Sick Boy is still scheming on how to get rich quick. Spud can’t seem to catch a break and Begbie is locked up in prison, albeit not for long. Due to his actions last time, Renton has become a pariah amongst his friends but only one of them is thirsty for his blood. T2 Trainspotting is a wonderful nostalgia trip that is also beautifully refreshing

for a sequel, let alone one that’s taken over 20 years to make. It’s no mere rehash of the first one; Boyle and screenwriter John Hodge aren’t interested in telling the same story even if it does feel familiar at times. The past and present are expertly woven to create a bridge between the two films that ensures the importance of continuity and familiarity. It isn’t just the cast and characters that have aged, audiences have too and Boyle is careful not to exclude fans that were there on the first journey with those just getting on board. The first Trainspotting had a linear path towards redemption; while T2 might seem disjointed, it’s a rollercoaster of emotions that evens out toward the third act. There’s a humanity that breaks through the script and shines in every character, even Begbie. Begbie is a psychotic lunatic but Carlyle’s portrayal of him is so brilliant you can’t help but like such a detestable character. He’s out for revenge but also has his own son to worry about showing that not everything in T2 is black and white. T2 lacks the same intoxicating thrills of its predecessor. Instead it offers a warm, often hilarious and at times shocking, embrace. The characters are old friends who you’re meeting for one last round, unbeknownst to any of you if you’ll ever see each other again. If this is how things are left, then I’m sure that’ll be just fine with everyone. 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 12-6 p.m. or by appointment, second Friday of the month until 8 p.m. More information contact Lenny at (815) 501-2375 or email kandinskys.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. (usual) Suspects present Songs for a New World - Nordlof Center’s Black Box Theater. March 16-April 8. Thursday, Friday, Saturday 8 p.m. Saturday, April 1: noon and 8 p.m.

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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. Friday, March 17 Reed & Waddy Band - 5:30-8 p.m. at Stockholm Inn, 2420 Charles St. Free Miles Nielsen and The Rusted Hearts - Mary’s Place, 602 N. Madison St. 9:30 p.m. St. Patrick’s Day Celebration. Bid Daddy Woo Woo - Big Al’s Bar, 610 N. Bell School Road. 8:30 p.m. Saturday, March 18 Flatfoot 56 - Mary’s Place, 602 N. Madison St. 9:30 p.m. Clutch Cargo - Big Al’s Bar, 610 N. Bell School Road. 8:30 p.m. Miranda Lambert - BMO Harris Bank Center. 7 p.m. Tickets: $37-199. Sunday, March 19 Dany Laj and The Looks, with Pink Beam - Mary’s Place, 602 N. Madison St. 8 p.m. Monday, March 20 Bun E. Carlos and His Monday Night Band - Mary’s Place, 602 N. Madison St. 9:30 p.m. Saturday, March 25 Vintage Country concert and dance party - Music by the Trinadora Rocks band at Betty’s Western Wear, 6202 Forest Hills Rd., Loves Park. 7-9 p.m. Suggested $5 donation at the door. Free off-street parking in the Betty’s Western Wear lot, with overﬂow parking in the Architectural

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Metal lot just south of Betty’s. Spacious dance ﬂoor. Comfortable all-on-one-ﬂoor seating. Light refreshments at reasonable prices. Sunday, March 26 Dance - VFW, 2018 Windsor Road, Loves Park, across from Sunrise Restaurant.7 p.m. Admission is $7. Saturday, April 1 April Fools lunch show with Denny Diamond - Songs by Neil Diamond, Dean Martin and others. 11:30 a.m. at Giovanni’s, 610 N. Bell School Rd. 815-893-9202 for more information. Tickets are $40.

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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. Camp Grant Museum of local military history - 1004 Samuelson Rd. 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, Saturday to 1 p.m. Closed Monday and Sunday. Admission is Adult $10, Children 8 up $5, Free for 7 or below. Special hours are available for group, businesses, and family events. Admission is free with a meal at our Command Post Restaurant. Museum - 815-395-0679 or Command Post 815-395-0678 for more information. 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. Changing seasonal ﬂoral displays, special events, educational programs, workshops, lecture series. Rentals of meeting/event room available. Gift shop. Info: rockfordparkdistrict.org or 815-987-8800. Pine Tree Pistol Club – 5454 11th St. Info about club & classes: 815-874-7399.

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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! Thursday, March 16 Wild Ones Rock River Valley Chapter - Evenings program will be ‘Conducting a Woodland Prescribed Burn’ at Rock Valley College, 3301 N. Mulford Rd., in the Physical Education Center PEC0110 (lower level) at 7 p.m. Russell Brunner will speak to the 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. Russell 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. This program is free and open to the public. Come early and browse the library, merchandise and refreshment displays. For more information, call (815) 332.3343, or visit our website at wildonesrrvc.com. Saturday, March 18 Barriers and Bias - The American Association of University Women Rockford Branch (AAUW) will

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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

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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.

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Death Notices Michele Owen 70 Rockford 3/6/2017 John Randis 90 Rockford 3/6/2017 Richard Johnson 68 Loves Park 3/6/2017 Morag Coakley 61 Roscoe 3/6/2017 George Aschenbrenner 85 Rockford 3/6/2017 James Smith 59 Rockford 3/6/2017 Teresa Friel 49 Rockford 3/6/2017 Donna Carroll 74 Machesney Park 3/6/2017 Donald Nelson 87 Rockford 3/6/2017 Warren Brander 92 Rockford 3/6/2017 Betty Redman 76 Rockford 3/7/2017 Martha Bader 82 Rockford 3/7/2017 Norma Daniels 84 Rockford 3/7/2017 Bruce Robins 57 Rockford 3/7/2017 Mary Halbin 92 Rockford 3/7/2017 Starla Feltz 63 Rockford 3/7/2017 Kwi Sun Cox 73 Rockford 3/7/2017 Gail Knudson 95 Rockford 3/7/2017 Bienvenida Reyes 77 Rockford 3/8/2017 Donald Smith 85 Rockford 3/8/2017 Alejandro Vidales 70 Rockford 3/8/2017 Darla Smith 78 Rockford 3/8/2017 Sherry Snover 82 Rockford 3/8/2017 Clarence White 74 Rockford 3/8/2017 James Latino 77 Rockford 3/9/2017 Timothy Oswald 61 Rockford 3/9/2017 Gloria Nelson 93 Rockford 3/9/2017 Sandra Kistler 79 Rockford 3/9/2017 Mary Cline 83 Rockford 3/9/2017 Richard Paris 86 Rockford 3/9/2017 Walter Scott 83 Rockford 3/9/2017 Kathryn Zeigler 84 Rockford 3/9/2017 Michael Phipps 40 Rockford 3/10/2017 Betty Sundberg 81 Rockford 3/10/2017 Jacob Fuller 23 Winnebago 3/10/2017 Phyllis Robbins 79 Rockford 3/10/2017 Jacquelyn Krahenbuhl 80 Rockford 3/10/2017 Michael Shear 75 Rockford 3/10/2017 Richard Wilson 93 Rockford 3/11/2017 Glenn Wooden 72 South Beloit 3/11/2017 Harold Ricketts 92 Rockford 3/11/2017 Betty Grimm 77 Rockford 3/11/2017 Barbara Boeldt 73 Rockford 3/11/2017 Juanita Miller 82 Rockford 3/11/2017 Richard Petersen 71 Rockford 3/11/2017 Ozie Wood 95 Rockford 3/11/2017 Bernice Domeier 95 Rockford 3/11/2017 Janice Tidberg 82 Rockford 3/12/2017 Tracy Solomon 36 Rockford 3/12/2017 Lavonne Schutt 86 Rockford 3/12/2017 Audrey Kotenberg 89 South Beloit 3/12/2017 Travis Dammen 33 South Beloit 3/12/2017 Heardscine Marshall 78 Rockford 3/12/2017 James Clancy 67 Rockford 3/12/2017 June Pavel 83 Loves Park 3/12/2017 Willard Higbee 74 Rockford 3/12/2017 Bernie Conley 75 Rockford 3/12/2017 Matthew Vanhauen 37 Rockford 3/12/2017 Robert Brannigan 82 Rockford 3/13/2017 Death notices are provided by the Winnebago County Coroner’s office.

Your Horoscope By Denise Guzzardo This Week: The recent full moon in Virgo left half of you in tears and the other half of you cleaning out closets for the entire weekend. Let the dust settle, Mercury moves into Aries on March 13 and remains there until the March 31. This promotes quick thinking and fluent communication. Creative endeavors thrive with this planetary climate. Mars moved into Taurus March 9 and will remain there until April 21. This can activate stubborn roots and determined action. Keep the peace, Mars in Taurus initiates a patient and consistent flow of chi. This energy supports long-term projects requiring a slow and steady hand. Enjoy! Aries (March 21 to April 19) — There is no such thing as coincidence, this is a time frame where you are running into everyone you know. These chance meetings hold the key to future success. You will be expanding your career sector in ways you never thought you could imagine. By summer all of your hard work and efforts will come to fruition. The past holds the key to your future, Aries. Taurus (April 20 to May 20) — An opportunity to align with those of like mind will arrive shortly as well as the ability to mend an old confusing wound in the process. You will learn that your interpretation of what happened in the past was just that, your interpretation. Once you hear both sides of the story this seems to put your heart and mind at ease. Inner peace is key, Taurus. Gemini (May 21 to June 20) — Your intuition is working overtime, so be still and listen to your gut. Your dream state will guide you through your waking hours with pertinent information. Your love life is accentuated now. When

the month of April arrives, it arrives with a bang. All of your hopes, dreams and ambitions begin to fall into place, Gemini. Cancer (June 21 to July 22) — You may feel as though you are grieving the loss of someone near and dear to you at this time. You may be struggling with keeping your emotions in check. It’s okay to feel something this deep. You will have the resolution you need by week’s end as well as a sense of peace. Legal documents align in your favor, Cancer. Leo (July 23 to Aug. 22) — You may feel like a nervous wreck this week. Calm down, everything is perfectly fine and this scattered energy will not last long. By week’s end you will begin to feel like yourself again. Try not to worry about the health or welfare of a female friend, the outcome is much better than it initially appears, Leo. Virgo (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) — You will be placed in a position of authority at this time. Don’t worry, you will handle this with grace and ease. Someone needs you to step up to the plate and protect them; you have the emotional tools to do just that. Choose your words carefully, count to 10 before you speak. The weekend provides you with some quality rest and relaxation, Virgo. Libra (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) — Someone you left standing in a lurch may be untrustworthy of any interactions with you in the future. It may be time to retrace your steps and heal a wound you have inadvertently created. By week’s end all of the unforeseen events are out in the open. You have the tools to battle these difficulties one by one. Before week’s end a heart-to-heart talk clears the air and sets your mind at ease, Libra. Scorpio (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) — Make time for yourself during this demanding emotional time frame. Family, legal documents and wellness aspects all seem to be boiling over and you feel as though

you’re putting fires out in every direction. Take a deep breath and begin to untangle them one by one. By week’s end you will have made great strides in the direction of your intentions, Scorpio. Sagittarius (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) — You’re in the limelight during this time frame and you may not feel comfortable being there. You’re still trying to stabilize yourself from a previous over demanding schedule. Single Sags have love options arriving from all directions; while attached Sags experience a second honeymoon stage with the object of their affection. Legal matters and financial aspects are highly charged in your favor at this time; utilize this energy to your advantage, Sag. Capricorn (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) — Romantic options are readily available for those of you looking for love. You may feel a bit wobbly at first, yet you find your balance quickly. For those of you in a committed relationship, a breath of fresh air arrives in your fifth house of romance at this time. Enjoy, Capricorn. Aquarius (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) — Watch that you do not get into a tangle with a loved one or friend this week. Pressures are mounting and you may not have the tools to deal with these emotions properly. Surround yourself with tried and true individuals that have your back at all costs. Next week you will see the money pouring in from all directions, Aquarius. Pisces (Feb. 19 to March 20) — A pending fear of loss could bring out the worst in your significant other or a family member at this time. Keep the peace; you are clever enough to heed the warning signs and steer someone off into a new direction. Once this sets into motion there is no going back. Do not allow another to fuel the fire, Pisces. For an extended astrological forecast or psychic consultation, contact Denise at 815-398-3983.

Memorial services will be held at Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center, 406 N. Main St., Sunday, April 2 at 2 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Frankfest c/o The Rock River Times, 128 N. Church St., Rockford, IL 61101.

Frank Schier. 1954-2017 Frank Schier, the longtime editor and publisher of The Rock River Times and founder of the Rock River Trail Initiative, passed away Jan. 17, 2017. He was 62. Frank attended Boylan Central Catholic High School, graduating in 1978. He received his bachelor’s in English from Rockford College and a master’s degree from Northern Illinois University. Beyond his work with the newspaper and the Rock River, Frank was the co-founder of the Rockford Area Music Industry (RAMIs); co-founder of the River District Association; and co-founder of the Winnebago Buy Local project. Frank is survived by Fred Whitney (brother, Byron), Margaret Daniele (sister, St. Charles), and seven nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by Cecile Schier (mother) and Virginia Kroning (sister).

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Government Notices n n n NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ROAD DISTRICT BUDGET Notice is hereby given that a tentative Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for the Cherry Valley Township Road District, in the county of Winnebago, state of Illinois, for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2017 and ending March 31, 2018, will be on file and available for public inspection at 4875 Blackhawk Rd., Rockford, 61109 from and after 7 a.m. Friday, April 7, 2017. Notice is further given that a public hearing on said Budget and Appropriation Ordinance will be at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 10, 2017, at 4875 Blackhawk Rd., Rockford 61109 and that final action on this ordinance shall be taken at the public hearing. Dated March 15, 2017 Wendy Owano Township Clerk 7179R TRRT 3/15 n n n NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TOWNSHIP BUDGET Notice is hereby given that a tentative Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for Cherry Valley Township, in the county of Winnebago, state of Illinois, for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2017 and ending March 31, 2018, will be on file and available for public inspection at 4875 Blackhawk Rd., Rockford, 61109 from and after 7 a.m. Friday, April 7, 2017. Notice is further given that a public hearing on said Budget and Appropriation Ordinance will be at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 10, 2017, at 4875 Blackhawk Rd., Rockford 61109 and that final action on this ordinance may be taken at the public hearing. Dated March 15, 2017 Wendy Owano Township Clerk 7180R TRRT 3/15 n n n LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given that the Rockford Park District intends to contract for the following items and services; specifications are on file with Demandstar.com or Jacki Minnihan, Purchasing Dept, Rockford Park District, 401 South Main St, Rockford, IL 61101, Phone: (815) 969-4094. The Rockford Park District invites qualified contractors to bid on contractual services for the general grounds maintenance of neighborhood parks and for select properties throughout the Rockford area. The purpose of this bid is to assume the contract vacated by another contractor. The contract may be awarded to multiple contractors. The Rockford Park District reserves the right to distribute the award to serve the best financial interest. 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. 17-2174 – Replacement Mowing Contractor(s) for Selected Rockford Park District Locations Bid Opening: Tuesday, March 28, 2017, at 2:00 p.m., Rockford Park District, Webbs Norman Center Board Room, 401 S. Main St., Rockford, IL 61101 BY: Julianne C. Elliott, Secretary 7191R TRRT 3/15 n n n NOTICE KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS that the 2017-2018 Tentative Budget for the Village of Cherry Valley, Illinois, is available

for public inspection on or after March 24, 2017. A copy of the 2017-2018 Tentative Budget may be obtained from the Village of Cherry Valley, Village Hall at 806 East State Street, Cherry Valley, Illinois. FURTHER, please be advised that on April 3, 2017, at 6:45 PM the Board of Trustees for the Village of Cherry Valley, Illinois, shall conduct a Public Hearing on the 2017-2018 Tentative Budget. Said Tentative Budget Hearing will be conducted at the Cherry Valley Village Hall at 806 East State Street, Cherry Valley, Illinois. All interested parties are urged to attend. 7192R TRRT 3/22 n n n Public Notice of the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners of the City of Rockford, State of Illinois The City of Rockford Board of Fire and Police Commissioners has adopted revisions to its Rules and Regulations. A printed copy of the revised Rules and Regulations of the City of Rockford Board of Fire and Police Commissioners may be obtained from the Rockford Fire Department Administration Building, 204 South First Street, Rockford, Illinois. The revised Rules and Regulations of the City of Rockford Board of Fire and Police Commissioners shall go into operation on April 1, 2017. 7212R TRRT 3/22

Public Notices 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 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: 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 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: MICHAEL M. MEEKER, Deceased. CASE NO. 17 P 33 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of MICHAEL M. MEEKER on November 5, 2016. Letters of Office were issued on February 13, 2017 to Karen A. Meeker, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is BRIAN K. LARKIN, ONE COURT PLACE, SUITE 301, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS 61101. Claims against the estate may

be filed on or before September 22, 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 his/her attorney within ten days after it has been filed. DATED: March 10, 2017 /s/ Karen A. Meeker KAREN A. MEEKER Brian K. Larkin One Court Place, Suite 301 Rockford, IL 61101 815-964-4601 Brian@blarkinlaw.com 7196R TRRT 3/29 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION OF DEBORAH DENISE WEBB-JAMES For Change of Name Case No.: 17 MR 241 NOTICE Public Notice is given that on March 13, 2017, I filed my petition in the court praying for the change of my name from DEBORAH DENISE WEBB-JAMES to that of DEBORAH DENISE JAMES pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/21-101, et. seq. The court date for hearing on my request for name change shall be on June 7, 2017 at 10 a.m. at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 W. State St., Rockford, IL in Courtroom 426. Dated at Winnebago County, Rockford, Illinois March 13, 2107. DEBORAH DENISE WEBBJAMES, Petitioner Elizabeth M. Groncki-Boger – 6283004 Attorney for the Petitioner 124 N. Water St., Ste. 305 Rockford, IL 61107 (815)986-4870 7198R TRRT 3/29 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: HARRIETT L. REID, Deceased. CASE NO. 2017-P-65 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE IS GIVEN of the death of HARRIETT L. REID. Letters of Office were issued on February 27, 2017 to THOMAS F. REID, 6153 Blyth Road, Caledonia, IL 61011, 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 15, 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 Winneba-

go 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: March 13, 2017 THOMAS F. REID, Independent Executor Attorney Erin E. Walsh #6279993 Attorney for Estate 1707 East State Street Rockford, IL 61104 (815) 399-1400 7199R TRRT 3/29 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PROBATE DIVISION, WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: RICHARD WALTER BROWN, DECEASED. CASE NO: 2016 P 524 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION The Affidavit for Publication having been filed on the 8th day of March, 2017 and notice is hereby given to DEBORAH BARNES nka DEBORAH BROWN, that DENISE OTT filed a Petition for Probate of Will and Letters Testamentary in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court, 17th Judicial Circuit, Winnebago County, Illinois. Unless you, DEBORAH BARNES nka DEBORAH BROWN, file your Answer or otherwise make your appearance, in said cause, held in the Courthouse in Winnebago County, Illinois, on or before the 17th day of April, default may be entered against you thereafter in the above-captioned estate and further Orders may be entered against you in the Estate of RICHARD WALTER BROWN, deceased. CLERK OF THE COURT, Winnebago County, State of Illinois ANTHONY A. SAVAIANO #87 Attorney at Law 535 Loves Park Drive Loves Park, IL 61111 815/654-3060 7200R TRRT 3/29 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 owner and operator CDL driver for transportation business in said County and State under the name of Leo’s Solutions at the following post office addresses:5631 Elaine Dr., Rockford, IL 61108; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Shawn Koukos SIGNED: Shawn Koukos 3/8/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 8th day of March, A.D. 2017. Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Thalia Gallardo, DEPUTY 7203R TRRT 3/29 n n n Central Ave. Mini Warehouse 2151 N. Central Ave. Rockford, IL 61101 NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE The following self-storage unit containing household & miscellaneous items, tools, engine, motors and lots more, located at Central Ave. Mini Warehouse, 2151 N. Central Ave., Rockford, IL 61101, will be sold to satisfy a lien on March 25, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. Unit #60, Allen Pillow. 7197R TRRT 3/22

March 15, 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.

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

The Rock River Times. March 15, 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 STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION OF KEIRA ELISE ROBINSON, Minor’s Current Name CARRISSA WEAKLEY Name of Parent/Guardian filing on behalf of the Minor Case No. 17 MR 190 NOTICE OF FILING PETITION FOR NAME CHANGE Notice is hereby given, that on April 5, 2017, at 10:00 a.m., in room # 412, I will present a Petition requesting that the Court change his/her name of Keira Robinson, a minor, to the name of Keira Elise Stoner. The hearing will take place at Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 West State St. in Rockford, Illinois. Keira Robinson, a minor, by, /s/ Carrissa Weakley Date: 2/24/17 7193R TRRT 3/29

March 15, 2017 The Rock River Times. n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.DANNY M. BURFIELD, et al Defendant 16 CH 00717 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 4, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on April 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 FIVE (5) IN BLOCK SIXTEEN (16) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF WESTCHESTER HIGHLANDS, A SUBDIVISION OF THE SOUTH HALF OF BLOCK 8 AND BLOCK 9 AND ALL OF BLOCK 16 AND 17 OF FRED L. BURR’S GUILFORD HEIGHTS DEVELOPMENT, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 20 OF PLATS ON PAGE 148 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE SITUATED IN WINNEBAGO COUNTY, STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 3105 PELHAM ROAD, ROCKFORD, IL 61107 Property Index No. 12-18-458005 (162D554). 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 14-16-11404. 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. 14-16-11404 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 16 CH 00717 TJSC#: 37-400 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. I714942 P7172R TRRT 3/29 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.DAVID REILING, et al Defendant 16 CH 00258 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 2, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on April 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 EIGHT (8) AND THE SOUTH ONE FOOT (1.0) IN WIDTH OF LOT SEVEN (7) IN BLOCK SIX (6) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF BURR’S WOODS, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF A PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 18 AND A PART OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 17 ALL IN T. 44 N., R. 2 E. OF TH 3RD P.M., THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 19 OF PLATS ON PAGE 59 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 1408 CHELSEA AVENUE, ROCKFORD, IL 61107 Property Index No. 12-18481-013. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real

estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \”AS IS\” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-16-02532. 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. 14-16-02532 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 16 CH 00258 TJSC#: 37-1393 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. I715228 P7173R TRRT 3/29 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION (“FANNIE MAE”), PLAINTIFF vs. ANDREW T RYBICKI AKA ANDREW RYBICKI; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC.; MIDLAND FUNDING LLC; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANT 17CH 17 PUBLICATION NOTICE The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you, ANDREW T RYBICKI AKA ANDREW RYBICKI; and UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendant 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 defendant, praying for the foreclosure of a certain mortgage conveying the premises described as follows to wit: PART OF LOTS 12 AND 13 IN BLOCK 12 AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF CROSBY’S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF ROCKFORD, WHICH PLAT IS RECORDED IN BOOK 40 OF DEEDS, PAGE 4 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE, BOUNDED AS FOLLOWS TO WIT: BEGINNING AT A POINT 99 LINKS NORTH OF THE SOUTH LINE AND 210.4 FEET WEST OF THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT 13; THENCE NORTH, PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF SAID 2 LOTS, 60 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO THE SOUTH LINE OF PREMISES CONVEYED BY JOHN SEARL TO THE CITY OF ROCKFORD , BY DEED RECORDED IN BOOK 208 OF DEEDS, PAGE 22 IN SAID PREMISES SO CONVEYED TO SAID CITY, 47 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 12; THENCE SOUTH ALONG THE WEST LINES OF SAID 2 LOTS, 60 FEET, TO A POINT 99 LINKS NORTH OF THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 13; THENCEEAST, PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT 13 TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, IN WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS, SITUATED IN WINNEBAGO COUNTY, STATE OF ILLINOIS. COMMON ADDRESS: 1327 Revell Ave, Rockford, IL 61107 P.I.N.: 11-24-356-008 and which said mortgage was signed by ANDREW T RYBICKI AKA ANDREW RYBICKI, mortgagor, to FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION (“FANNIE MAE”), as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Winnebago County as Document No. 051884; 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. NOW THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU, the said above defendant, 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 14, 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@johnsonblumberg.com Ph. 312-541-9710 / Fax 312541-9711 JB&A # IL 17 4507 I716752 P7174R TRRT 3/29 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS CITIMORTGAGE, INC. Plaintiff, -v.CHUREIA INGRAM, et al Defendant 15CH 01093 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 19, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on April 11, 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 HUNDRED FIFTY-FIVE (555) AND THE NORTH ONE-HALF (1/2) OF LOT FIVE HUNDRED FIFTY-SIX (556) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE REPLAT OF PART OF WASHINGTON PARK SUBDIVISION, THE PLAT OF WHICH REPLAT IS RECORDED IN BOOK 13 OF PLATS ON PAGE 32 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 714 TRENTON AVENUE, ROCKFORD, IL 61102 Property Index No. 11-20456-043. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \”AS IS\” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation

of the sale. Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-15-19165. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc. com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-15-19165 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 15 CH 01093 TJSC#: 37-2203 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. I716950 P7175R TRRT 3/29 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Plaintiff, -v.ANEESHA R. BARBARY, et al Defendant 16CH 00977 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 1, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on April 12, 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) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF COLLINS ADDITION TO NORTH TOWN HEIGHTS BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 2, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH ADDITION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 20 OF PLATS ON PAGE 137 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 1719 HALSTED ROAD, ROCKFORD, IL 61103 Property Index No. 11-02455-019. 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 14-16-14363. 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. 14-16-14363 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 16 CH 00977 TJSC#: 37-2207 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. I716952 P7176R TRRT 3/29 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 MASON SHAY CASTILLO, Minor’s Current Name CARRISSA WEAKLEY Name of Parent/Guardian filing on behalf of the Minor Case No. 17 MR 191 NOTICE OF FILING PETITION FOR NAME CHANGE Notice is hereby given, that on April 5, 2017, at 10:00 a.m., in room # 412, I will present a Petition requesting that the Court change his/her name of Mason Shay Castillo, a minor, to the name of Mason Anthony Stoner. The hearing will take place at Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 West State St. in Rockford, Illinois. Mason Shay Castillo, a minor, by, /s/ Carrissa Weakley Date: 2/24/17 7194R TRRT 3/29 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 URIAH SYDNI FRIAS, Minor’s Current Name CARRISSA WEAKLEY Name of Parent/Guardian filing on behalf of the Minor Case No. 17 MR 192 NOTICE OF FILING PETITION FOR NAME CHANGE Notice is hereby given, that on April 5, 2017, at 10:00 a.m., in room # 412, I will present a Petition requesting that the Court change his/her name of Uriah Sydni Frias, a minor, to the name of Carrissa Weakley. The hearing will take place at Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 West State St. in Rockford, Illinois. Uriah Frias, a minor, by, /s/ Carrissa Weakley Date: 2/24/17 7195R TRRT 3/29

The Rock River Times. March 15, 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 15, 2017 The Rock River Times. n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION; Plaintiff, vs. ANDREW D. FERNANDEZ AKA ANDREW FERNANDEZ; STATE OF ILLINOIS; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 16 CH 560 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 20, 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 Three (3) in Block Three (3) as designated upon the Plat of Hollywood Subdivision, being a Subdivision of Lots 43, 44 and 45, Rockford Suburban Farms Sub., the Plat of which first named Subdivision is recorded in Book 20 of Plats on page 50 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois. Commonly known as 7519 Elm Avenue, Machesney Park, IL 61115. P.I.N. 08-31-253-002. 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. 16-016174 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I717152 P7177R TRRT 3/29 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 TRUSTEE ON BEHALF OF CWABS INC., ASSET BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-BC4 BY GREEN TREE SERVICING LLC Plaintiff, -v.STANISLAW MRUGALA, et al Defendant 14CH 00594 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 31, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on April 13, 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 ONE HUNDRED FIFTEEN (115) AS DESIGNATED UPON PLAT NO 5 OF WELLINGTON EAST, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF

PART OF THE WEST HALF (1/2) OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 27, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH IS RECORDED IN BOOK 39 OF PLATS ON PAGE 186B IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 1056 S. TRAINER ROAD, ROCKFORD, IL 61108 Property Index No. 12-27-251051 (171A135). 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 14-14-09526. 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. 14-14-09526 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 14 CH 00594 TJSC#: 37-2258 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. I717167 P7178R TRRT 3/29 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO GARY CHRISKE AND ROSE CHRISKE, Plaintiffs, vs. JAMES A. VEIGEL a/k/a JAMES VEIGEL, HOLLY E. VEIGEL a/k/a HOLLY VEIGEL, AND UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants. Case No. 16 CH 540 NOTICE OF SHERIFF/ JUDICIAL SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment for Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above-entitled cause on October 10, 2017, I, Gary Caruana, Sheriff of Winnebago County, will on April 18, 2017, at 11:00 a.m., at the Winnebago County Justice Center, 650 West State Street, Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois, sell at Public Auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in Winnebago County, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said judgment, to-wit: Lot Fifty-nine (59) as designated upon Plat No. 3 of Rosenquist & Schabacker’s Chatham Hills, being a Subdivision of part of the North Half (½) of the Southwest 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 31 of Plats on Page 82 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois, EXCEPTING THEREFROM the following: Commencing at the Northwesterly corner of Lot Fifty-nine (59); thence Easterly 10 feet along the Northerly line of said Lot Fifty-nine (59); thence Southerly parallel with the Westerly line to the Southerly line of said Lot Fifty-nine (59); thence Westerly along the Southerly line of said lot to the Southwesterly corner of said lot; thence Northerly along the Westerly line of said lot to the place of beginning; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois commonly known as: 4313 Eaton Drive, Rockford, IL 61114 Property Code / PIN: 12-08328-003 Together with all buildings and improvements thereon, and the

tenements, hereditaments and appurtenances thereto belonging. The real estate is improved with a single-family residence. The name and address of the person to contact for information regarding this real estate and the sale is: Thomas P. Sandquist, 120 West State Street, Rockford, IL 61101, (815) 987-8900. This property is NOT open for inspection. This is an “As Is” sale for “CASH” requiring the successful bidder to deposit ten (10%) percent of the bid at the time of sale and the balance with the Sheriff or Associate Judge within 24 hours of the sale. Should Plaintiff bid at the sale, Plaintiff shall be allowed to credit bid the amount of its judgment, plus any costs and attorneys’ fees incurred between the entry of this judgment and the sale without the necessity of having to pay cash for said bid. DATED: February 20, 2017 Alpine Bank of Illinois, Plaintiff BY: WILLIAMSMcCARTHY LLP Its Attorneys By: Thomas P. Sandquist Prepared by: Thomas P. Sandquist ARDC# 06198232 WILLIAMSMcCARTHY LLP 120 West State Street P.O. Box 219 Rockford, Illinois 61105 tsandquist@wilmac.com (815) 987-8900 7181R TRRT 3/29 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. SICHANH XAYASINH; ROUN XAYASINH f/k/a/ ROUN SAYAVONG; and UNKNOWN OWNERS Defendants. Case No. 2017 ED 6 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 the North Half (1/2) of the Southwest fractional Quarter (1/4) of Section 26, in Township 44 North, Range 1 East of the Third (3rd) Principal Meridian, bounded as follows, to-wit: Beginning at a point Five Hundred Twenty-three and Thirteen Hundredths (523.13) feet West of the East line of said Quarter (1/4) Section and Thirty-three (33) feet South of the North line of said Quarter (1/4) Section; said point of beginning being premises conveyed by Josiah F. Harding and wife to Benjamin Hurd by Deed recorded in the Recorder’s Office in Book 73 of Deeds on Page 262; thence South, parallel with the East line of said premises so conveyed to said Hurd, One Hundred Twenty-nine and Fifty-two Hundredths (129.52) feet to a point Fifty (50) feet North of the South line of said premises so conveyed to said Hurd; thence West, parallel with the North line of said Quarter (1/4) Section, Fifty (50) feet; thence North, parallel with the East line of

said premises so conveyed to said Hurd, One Hundred Twenty-nine and Fifty-two Hundredths (129.52) feet, more or less, to the South line of Catlin Street, thence East along said South line Fifty (50) feet to the place of beginning; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois. PROPERTY CODE: 11-26327-002 COMMON ADDRESS: 509 Catlin 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 15, 2017, a trial may be held and judgment entered against you for the relief asked for in the Complaint. Dated: March 8, 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 7182R TRRT 3/29 n n n TAKE NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 201301012 TO: OCCUPANTS ROCKFORD HOUSING AUTHORITY DISCOVER BANK LVNV FUNDING LLC ILLINOIS CORPORATION SERVICE C % LVNV FUNDING LLC KEVIN P BRANIGAN % LVNV FUNDING LLC HEIRS AT LAW & LEGATEES OF ARLOU SMITH UNKNOWN HEIRS OF ARLOU SMITH RAYMOND SMITH % ARLOU SMITH BOBBY SMITH % ARLOU SMITH DON SMITH % ARLOU SMITH ALICE DOUGLAS % ARLOU SMITH County Clerk of WINNEBAGO County, Persons in occupancy or actual possession of said property, unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots. A Petition for Tax Deed on property described below has been filed with the Circuit Clerk of WINNEBAGO County, Illinois as Case # 17-TX-2. The property is located at: 324 S HENRIETTA AVE, ROCKFORD IL O W HAEGGS SUBD PT NW 1/4 SEC 21-44-1 5-38 LOT 006 BLOCK 009 ROCKFORD TOWNSHIP Property Index Number: 1121-184-006 Said Property was sold on 10/27/2014 for delinquent real estate taxes and/or special assessments for the year 2013. The period of redemption will expire on 07/14/2017. On 07/21/2017 at 09:30AM the Petitioner will make application to such court in said county for an Order Directing Issuance of Tax Deed. ANDREW R. HENDRIAN, Petitioner 7183R TRRT 3/29

n n n TAKE NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 201301015 TO: OCCUPANTS PATRICK REDMOND JR ROCK RIVER RECLAMATION DISTRICT County Clerk of WINNEBAGO County, Persons in occupancy or actual possession of said property, unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots. A Petition for Tax Deed on property described below has been filed with the Circuit Clerk of WINNEBAGO County, Illinois as Case # 17-TX-3. The property is located at: 2410 SCHOOL ST, ROCKFORD IL H JOHNSTONS SUB OF PT N 1/2 SEC 21-44-1 5-3 LOT 003 BLOCK 006 ROCKFORD TOWNSHIP Property Index Number: 1121-201-004 Said Property was sold on 10/27/2014 for delinquent real estate taxes and/or special assessments for the year 2013. The period of redemption will expire on 07/14/2017. On 07/21/2017 at 09:30AM the Petitioner will make application to such court in said county for an Order Directing Issuance of Tax Deed. ANDREW R. HENDRIAN, Petitioner 7184R TRRT 3/29 n n n TAKE NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 201301017 TO: OCCUPANTS CAROL WATSON CAROL KING PAC-PERL LLC THE POST LAW FIRM, PC County Clerk of WINNEBAGO County, Persons in occupancy or actual possession of said property, unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots. A Petition for Tax Deed on property described below has been filed with the Circuit Clerk of WINNEBAGO County, Illinois as Case # 17-TX-4. The property is located at: 415 SOPER AVE, ROCKFORD IL H JOHNSTONS SUB OF PT N 1/2 SEC 21-44-1 5-3 LOT 011 BLOCK 001 ROCKFORD TOWNSHIP Property Index Number: 1121-202-004 Said Property was sold on 10/27/2014 for delinquent real estate taxes and/or special assessments for the year 2013. The period of redemption will expire on 07/14/2017. On 07/21/2017 at 09:30AM the Petitioner will make application to such court in said county for an Order Directing Issuance of Tax Deed. ANDREW R. HENDRIAN, Petitioner 7185R TRRT 3/29 n n n TAKE NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 201301026 TO: OCCUPANTS SHERNENA SIMON SIMON SHERNENA AMCORE MORTGAGE, INC JOHN R HECHT %AMCORE MORTGAGE INC CITY OF ROCKFORD % NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT DIVISION ASSOCIATED BANK, NA HOSEA D HARRIS MIDLAND FUNDING LLC MIDLAND PORTFOLIO SERVICES INC %MIDLAND FUNDING LLC ILLINOIS CORPORATION SERVICE C %MIDLAND FUNDING LLC County Clerk of WINNEBAGO County, Persons in occupancy or actual possession of said property, un-

known owners or parties interested in said land or lots. A Petition for Tax Deed on property described below has been filed with the Circuit Clerk of WINNEBAGO County, Illinois as Case # 17-TX-5. The property is located at: 319 ALLIANCE AVE, ROCKFORD IL COLTONS SUB PT NE 1/4 SEC 21-44-1 3-29 LOT 011 BLOCK 015 ROCKFORD TOWNSHIP Property Index Number: 1121-207-004 Said Property was sold on 10/27/2014 for delinquent real estate taxes and/or special assessments for the year 2013. The period of redemption will expire on 07/14/2017. On 07/21/2017 at 09:30AM the Petitioner will make application to such court in said county for an Order Directing Issuance of Tax Deed. ANDREW R. HENDRIAN, Petitioner 7186R TRRT 3/29 n n n TAKE NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 201301027 TO: OCCUPANTS MALCOLM D PAYNE MUTUAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES INC KEYSTONE MARKETING LTD FKA MUTUAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC JAMES C THOMPSON %KEYSTONE MARKETING, LTD FKA MUTUAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES INC County Clerk of WINNEBAGO County, Persons in occupancy or actual possession of said property, unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots. A Petition for Tax Deed on property described below has been filed with the Circuit Clerk of WINNEBAGO County, Illinois as Case # 17-TX-6. The property is located at: 315 ALLIANCE AVE, ROCKFORD IL COLTONS SUB PT NE 1/4 SEC 21-44-1 3-29 LOT 012 BLOCK 015 ROCKFORD TOWNSHIP Property Index Number: 1121-207-005 Said Property was sold on 10/27/2014 for delinquent real estate taxes and/or special assessments for the year 2013. The period of redemption will expire on 07/14/2017. On 07/21/2017 at 09:30AM the Petitioner will make application to such court in said county for an Order Directing Issuance of Tax Deed. ANDREW R. HENDRIAN, Petitioner 7187R TRRT 3/29 n n n TAKE NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 201301415 TO: OCCUPANTS LEONARD WHITE BARRY L MEYERS HARVEY L CROWE JOAN M CROWE County Clerk of WINNEBAGO County, Persons in occupancy or actual possession of said property, unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots. A Petition for Tax Deed on property described below has been filed with the Circuit Clerk of WINNEBAGO County, Illinois as Case # 17-TX-8. The property is located at: 415 S 3RD ST, ROCKFORD IL EAST RKFD S57FT N61FT LOT 003 BLOCK 034 ROCKFORD TOWNSHIP Property Index Number: 1126-134-009 Said Property was sold on 10/27/2014 for delinquent real estate taxes and/or special assessments for the year 2013. The period of redemption will expire on 07/14/2017. On 07/21/2017 at 09:30AM the Petitioner will make application

to such court in said county for an Order Directing Issuance of Tax Deed. ANDREW R. HENDRIAN, Petitioner 7188R TRRT 3/29 n n n TAKE NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 201301529 TO: OCCUPANTS ANDREW MASTERSON JOHN LILLY JIM JOHNSEN County Clerk of WINNEBAGO County, Persons in occupancy or actual possession of said property, unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots. A Petition for Tax Deed on property described below has been filed with the Circuit Clerk of WINNEBAGO County, Illinois as Case # 17-TX-9. The property is located at: 816 HOUGHTON ST, ROCKFORD SUB LOT G CHURCH + ROBERTSONS 2ND ADD LOT 002 BLOCK 001 ROCKFORD TOWNSHIP Property Index Number: 1127-128-005 Said Property was sold on 10/27/2014 for delinquent real estate taxes and/or special assessments for the year 2013. The period of redemption will expire on 07/14/2017. On 07/21/2017 at 09:30AM the Petitioner will make application to such court in said county for an Order Directing Issuance of Tax Deed. ANDREW R. HENDRIAN, Petitioner 7189R TRRT 3/29 n n n TAKE NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 201301549 TO: OCCUPANTS JOSE V MEDRANO County Clerk of WINNEBAGO County, Persons in occupancy or actual possession of said property, unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots. A Petition for Tax Deed on property described below has been filed with the Circuit Clerk of WINNEBAGO County, Illinois as Case # 17-TX-10. The property is located at: 1225 ROSE AVE, ROCKFORD IL PHINNEYS ADD LOT 006 BLOCK 002 ROCKFORD TOWNSHIP Property Index Number: 1127-156-020 Said Property was sold on 10/27/2014 for delinquent real estate taxes and/or special assessments for the year 2013. The period of redemption will expire on 07/14/2017. On 07/21/2017 at 09:30AM the Petitioner will make application to such court in said county for an Order Directing Issuance of Tax Deed. ANDREW R. HENDRIAN, Petitioner 7190R TRRT 3/29 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a Restaurant business in said County and State under the name of K’nyaw-Thai Kitchen at the following post office addresses: 1137 Broadway, Rockford, IL 61104; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Lahmay Dee SIGNED: Lahmay Dee 3/10/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 10th day of March, A.D. 2017. Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Angela Reina, DEPUTY 7201R TRRT 3/29

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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 15, 2017 The Rock River Times. n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a construction company that is dedicated to frame and construct buildings business in said County and State under the name of Aztecas Construction Sole Proprietor at the following post office addresses: 3311 Idlewood Ter., Rockford, IL 61101; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Jose M. Moreno, Laura L. Moreno SIGNED: Jose M. Moreno 1/25/17 SIGNED: Laura L. Moreno 1/25/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 25th day of January, A.D. 2017. Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Amy Reininger, DEPUTY 7204R TRRT 3/29 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS,

COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a foreclosure cleanouts, residential and commercial cleanouts and window cleaning, lawnscaping, landscaping, snow plowing business in said County and State under the name of Titan Preservation Services at the following post office addresses: 2924 Sunnyside Dr., Rockford, IL 61114; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Tiffany Schorer; 815-5960717, 815-596-0618 SIGNED: Tiffany Schorer 3/10/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 10th day of March, A.D. 2017. Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Thalia Gallardo, DEPUTY 7205R TRRT 3/29 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 retail online planner

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

item company business in said County and State under the name of The Planner’s World at the following post office addresses: 4539 Apache Ln., Rockford, IL 61114; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Susanne M. Bohlin SIGNED: Susanne M. Bohlin 3/10/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 10th day of March, A.D. 2017. Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Angela Reina, DEPUTY 7206R TRRT 3/29 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 Engineering - Design & Project Management business in said County and State under the name of CHIEF at the following post office addresses: 11286 Cedarbrook Rd., Roscoe, IL 61073; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting

or transacting such business are as follows: Ruben Hernandez, 815-238-5644 SIGNED: Ruben Hernandez 3/10/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 10th day of March, A.D. 2017. Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Thalia Gallardo, DEPUTY 7207R TRRT 3/29 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 supply product and merchandise (retail) business in said County and State under the name of B Way Beauty at the following post office addresses: 1118 Broadway, Rockford, IL 61104; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Willie Davenport SIGNED: Willie Davenport 3/8/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 8th day of March, A.D. 2017.

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 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 REAL ESTATE NOTICE STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO GARY CHRISKE AND ROSE CHRISKE, Plaintiffs, vs. JAMES A. VEIGEL a/k/a JAMES VEIGEL, HOLLY E. VEIGEL a/k/a HOLLY VEIGEL, AND UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants. Case No. 16 CH 540 NOTICE OF SHERIFF/JUDICIAL SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment for Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above-entitled cause on October 10, 2017, I, Gary Caruana, Sheriff of Winnebago County, will on April 18, 2017, at 11:00 a.m., at the Winnebago County Justice Center, 650 West State Street, Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois, sell at Public Auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in Winnebago County, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said judgment, to-wit: 4313 Eaton Drive, Rockford, IL 61114. The real estate is improved with a single-family residence. The name and address of the person to contact for information ergarding this real estate and the sale is: Thomas P. Sandquist, 120 West State Street, Rockford, IL 61101, (815) 987-8900. This property is NOT open for inspection. This is an “As Is” sale for “CASH” requiring the successful bidder to deposit ten (10%) percent of the bid at the time of sale and the balance with the Sheriff or Associate Judge within 24 hours of the sale. Should Plaintiff bid at the sale, Plaintiff shall be allowed to credit bid the amount of its judgment, plus any costs and attorneys’ fees incurred between the entry of this judgment and the sale without the necessity of having to pay cash for said bid.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Pamela Johnson, DEPUTY 7208R TRRT 3/29 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 3D Printing and CAD business in said County and State under the name of Michael’s 3D Printing & Design at the following post office addresses: 131 Paris Ave., Rockford, IL 61107; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Michael Baum, 815-601-6453 SIGNED: Michael Baum 3/10/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 10th day of March, A.D. 2017. Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Thalia Gallardo, DEPUTY 7209R TRRT 3/29 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS,

DATED: February 20, 2017

Prepared by: Thomas P. Sandquist ARDC # 06198232 WILLIAMSMcCARTHY LLP 120 West State Street P.O. Box 219 Rockford, Illinois 61105 tsandquist@wilmac.com (815) 987-8900

COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a prototyping and design business in said County and State under the name of THOUGHT TECH at the following post office addresses: 3959 Shorewood Dr., Rockford, IL 61101; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Tyler Smith SIGNED: Tyler Smith 3/9/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 9th day of March, A.D. 2017. Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Thalia Gallardo, DEPUTY 7210R TRRT 3/29 n n n SUPPLEMENTARY CERTIFICATE OF OWNERSHIP OF BUSINESS (ADDITION OF NAMES) STATE OF ILLINOIS COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO ss. Certificate No. 027432 On the 23rd day of October, A.D. 2007, the original certificate of ownership was filed in the office of County Clerk, in the County of

Alpine Bank of Illinois, Plaintiff BY: WILLIAMSMcCARTHY LLP Its Attorneys BY: Thomas P. Sandquist

7181R TRRT 3/29 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

Winnebago, Illinois for John Murray at the following address(es) 6755 Weaver Road, Rockford, IL 61114. On the 9th day of March, 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: Rosetta E. Chamberlin; Ann Haag; Patricia R. Schlickman; Cassandra Hoch; Margaret Archer. SIGNED: Rosetta E. Chamberlin 3/9/17 SIGNED: Patricia R. Schlickman 3/9/17 SIGNED: Margaret Archer 3/9/17 SIGNED: Cassandra Hoch 3/9/17 SIGNED: Ann Haag 3/9/17 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 9th

day of March A.D. 2017. Pamela Johnson, Deputy Clerk 7211R 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 Consulting business in said County and State under the name of One Rockford Group at the following post office addresses: 8633 Rote Rd., Rockford, IL 61107; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Fred Ellenberger SIGNED: Fred Ellenberger 3/8/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 8th day of March, A.D. 2017. Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Thalia Gallardo, DEPUTY 7202R TRRT 3/29

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

The Rock River Times. March 15, 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 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

March 15, 2017 The Rock River Times. n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.- DANNY M. BURFIELD, et al Defendant 16 CH 00717 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 4, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on April 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 3105 PELHAM ROAD, ROCKFORD, IL 61107 Property Index No. 1218-458-005 (162D554). 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 14-16-11404. 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. 14-16-11404 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 16 CH 00717 TJSC#: 37-400 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. I714942 P7172R TRRT 3/29 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.- DAVID REILING, et al Defendant 16 CH 00258 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 2, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on April 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 1408 CHELSEA AVENUE, ROCKFORD, IL 61107 Property Index No. 12-18-481-013. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \”AS IS\” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption. The property will NOT

be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-16-02532. 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. 14-16-02532 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 16 CH 00258 TJSC#: 37-1393 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. I715228 P7173R TRRT 3/29 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS CITIMORTGAGE, INC. Plaintiff, -v.- CHUREIA INGRAM, et al Defendant 15CH 01093 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 19, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on April 11, 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 714 TRENTON AVENUE, ROCKFORD, IL 61102 Property Index No. 11-20-456-043. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \”AS IS\” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-15-19165. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100

BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-15-19165 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 15 CH 01093 TJSC#: 37-2203 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. I716950 P7175R TRRT 3/29 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Plaintiff, -v.- ANEESHA R. BARBARY, et al Defendant 16CH 00977 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 1, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on April 12, 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 1719 HALSTED ROAD, ROCKFORD, IL 61103 Property Index No. 11-02-455-019. 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 14-16-14363. 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. 14-16-14363 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 16 CH 00977 TJSC#: 37-2207 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. I716952 P7176R TRRT 3/29 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. ANDREW D. FERNANDEZ AKA ANDREW FERNANDEZ; STATE OF ILLINOIS; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 16 CH 560 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 20, 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 7519 Elm Avenue, Machesney Park, IL 61115. P.I.N. 08-31-253-002. 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. 16-016174 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I717152 P7177R TRRT 3/29 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 TRUSTEE ON BEHALF OF CWABS INC., ASSET BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-BC4 BY GREEN TREE SERVICING LLC Plaintiff, -v.- STANISLAW MRUGALA, et al Defendant 14CH 00594 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 31, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on April 13, 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 1056 S. TRAINER ROAD, ROCKFORD, IL 61108 Property Index No. 12-27-251-051 (171A135). 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 14-14-09526. 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. 14-14-09526 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 14 CH 00594 TJSC#: 37-2258 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. I717167 P7178R TRRT 3/29

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FALL 2014 CONTENTS

A Mother’s Story 3 RVCU Helps Adopt A Camper 4 Adopt A Camper A Success 5 Special Olympics Update 6 Help with MILESTONE’S Ongoing Projects 7 Holiday Cards 8

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ILESTONE’s mission is to help each Individual reach their fullest potential and live as full a life as possible. Our Interdisciplinary team includes both physical and occupational therapists and a PT/OT program is designed for each Individual to meet their needs. Many times rehabilitation therapy is needed after an extended hospital stay, and can keep a person ambulatory. Chris’ family gained first hand knowledge about the difference a strong PT/OT department can make after she returned to MILESTONE after an extended hospital stay. Before she had to go to the hospital Chris was able to walk, but after a month of being mostly bedridden she returned to Milestone non-ambulatory. With guidance, work, time and care from the PT/OT team, she was able to regain the ability to walk with the same level of assistance as before she entered the hospital. Jill Morgan, MILESTONE’s PT/OT coordinator, says, keeping our individuals ambulatory and mobile for as long as possible is entirely essential to their overall health. Weight bearing stimulates bone strength, range of motion exercises, active or passive promotes circulation, stimulates the bowels and keeps their joints fluid and the 1 on 1 attention gives them comfort and stability. Without PT and OT our individuals health would deteriorate at a more rapid rate, according to Morgan, who adds, osteoporosis, constipation and contracture of muscles and fusion of bones would occur more rapidly and more quickly interfere with our ability to care for them. Their quality of life would seriously decline. Providing and supporting what limited mobility many of our individuals have is truly as vital and valuable as any treatment or medication. But in order to do this equipment is needed, everything from walkers, to air pressure and orthotic splints, custom molded shoes, versiform cushions and walking belts. There is currently a need for standers, along with gravity, the standers help stimulate bone growth and helps maintain bone strength. The straightening and stretching of the leg mucsles and tendons also help an Individual maintain lower extremity mobility allowing for better personal care and aiding in the potential for ambulation. The change in perspective (going from sitting to standing) stimulates brain activity, and visual motor and proprioceptual skills. Our current standers are over 20 years old and we need additional ones. Please call the Resource Development Department at (815) 639-2965 if you would like information about making a donation for this program.

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ILESTONE’s mission is to help each Individual reach their fullest potential and live as full ILESTONE’s mission is to help each Individual reach their fullest potential and live as full a life as possible. Our Interdisciplinary team includes both physical and occupational a life as possible. Our Interdisciplinary team includes both physical and occupational therapists and a PT/OT program is designed for each Individual to meet their needs. therapists and a PT/OT program is designed for each Individual to meet their needs. Many times rehabilitation therapy is needed after an extended hospital stay, and can keep a Many times rehabilitation therapy is needed after an extended hospital stay, and can keep a person ambulatory. Chris’ family gained first hand knowledge about the difference a strong person ambulatory. Chris’ family gained first hand knowledge about the difference a strong PT/OT department can make after she returned to MILESTONE after an extended hospital stay. PT/OT department can make after she returned to MILESTONE after an extended hospital stay. Before she had to go to the hospital Chris was able to walk, but after a month of being mostly Before she had to go to the hospital Chris was able to walk, but after a month of being mostly bedridden she returned to Milestone non-ambulatory. With guidance, bedridden she returned to Milestone non-ambulatory. With guidance, work, time and care from the PT/OT team, she was able to regain the work, time and care from the PT/OT team, she was able to regain the ability to walk with the same level of assistance as before she entered ability to walk with the same level of assistance as before she entered the hospital. Jill Morgan, MILESTONE’s PT/OT coordinator, says, the hospital. Jill Morgan, MILESTONE’s PT/OT coordinator, says, keeping our individuals ambulatory and mobile for as long as possible keeping our individuals ambulatory and mobile for as long as possible is entirely essential to their overall health. Weight bearing stimulates is entirely essential to their overall health. Weight bearing stimulates bone strength, range of motion exercises, active or passive promotes bone strength, range of motion exercises, active or passive promotes circulation, stimulates the bowels and keeps their joints fluid and the circulation, stimulates the bowels and keeps their joints fluid and the 1 on 1 attention gives them comfort and stability. 1 on 1 attention gives them comfort and stability. Without PT and OT our individuals health Without PT and OT our individuals health would deteriorate at a more rapid rate, would deteriorate at a more rapid rate, according to Morgan, who adds, osteoporosis, according to Morgan, who adds, osteoporosis, constipation and contracture of muscles and constipation and contracture of muscles and fusion of bones would occur more rapidly and more quickly interfere with fusion of bones would occur more rapidly and more quickly interfere with our ability to care for them. Their quality of life would seriously decline. our ability to care for them. Their quality of life would seriously decline. Providing and supporting what limited mobility many of our individuals Providing and supporting what limited mobility many of our individuals have is truly as vital and valuable as any treatment or medication. But in have is truly as vital and valuable as any treatment or medication. But in order to do this equipment is needed, everything from walkers, to air order to do this equipment is needed, everything from walkers, to air pressure and orthotic splints, custom molded shoes, versiform cushions pressure and orthotic splints, custom molded shoes, versiform cushions and walking belts. There is currently a need for standers, along with and walking belts. There is currently a need for standers, along with gravity, the standers help stimulate bone gravity, the standers help stimulate bone growth and helps maintain bone strength. The growth and helps maintain bone strength. The straightening and stretching of the leg mucsles and tendons also help straightening and stretching of the leg mucsles and tendons also help an Individual maintain lower extremity mobility allowing for better an Individual maintain lower extremity mobility allowing for better personal care and aiding in the potential for ambulation. The change personal care and aiding in the potential for ambulation. The change in perspective (going from sitting to standing) stimulates brain in perspective (going from sitting to standing) stimulates brain activity, and visual motor and proprioceptual skills. activity, and visual motor and proprioceptual skills. Our current standers are over 20 years old and we need Our current standers are over 20 years old and we need additional ones. Please call the Resource Development Department at additional ones. Please call the Resource Development Department at (815) 639-2965 if you would like information about making a donation (815) 639-2965 if you would like information about making a donation for this program. for this program.

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Mr. Green Car

Understanding the degrees of autonomous autos By Allen Penticoff

Columnist

nterestingly, shortly after I wrote my last column on autonomous automobiles (AA), the latest issue (April 2017) of Consumer Reports to arrive was their annual Auto Issue. Included was a story on the state of AA technology. It is well worth reading. So we’ll start with some definitions. There are now five levels of automated driving technology recognized and defined. Literally they are “Level 1 to Level 5.” After defining them here, I will use the level number after the acronym I use – AA, such as “AA5” to designate what exactly it is we are talking about technology wise. Level 1 – Driver Assistance: A human is directing the vehicle, but some technology may assist, such as adaptive cruise control or automatic emergency braking. AA1 is relatively common now. Level 2 – Partial Automation: A human is directing the vehicle, but in some situations, in “autopilot” the vehicle may be able to drive itself and maintain the lane, accelerate and brake as needed but the human is still expected to make decisions and oversee the ongoing situation. AA2 is available now on high-end models of cars. Level 3 – Conditional Automation: The human is along for the ride. The car is essentially self-driving and making decisions, but the human is expect to be the final authority, monitoring the situation and take over if the vehicle does not seem to be responding to that situation appropriately. The vehicle is supposed to warn the driver when a situation needs their attention. This is the most problematic level of automation as tests show that the humans don’t do their part and pay attention. Level 4 – High Automation: This is refinement of Level 3. Backup systems can take over. The vehicle can pull over and shut down if it feels a malfunction is occurring. The human needs to pay no attention until the vehicle asks them to. AA4 is expected to be widely available in

Autonomous automobiles provide varying levels of information and assistance to the driver depending on the automation level of the vehicle. the next few years. Level 5- Full Automation: The holy grail of AA technology. The vehicle will operate totally independently. It will not need human control or intervention. It most likely will often be asked to deliver packages and other things (pets?) with no humans aboard. It will come to pick you up with nobody aboard. Likely, AA5 will have no occupant driving controls. Some of the companies involved in developing AA are holding back, working on perfecting AA5 before products are to be released. Studies have shown that the human is the weak link and they feel until the human can be taken out of the decision making picture, safety will not

improve and that AA technology will get a “black eye” for failures that are human caused, just as 94 percent of accidents are now. Yet there are AA5 people movers roaming the streets of California and Texas (Google/Waymo cars). Uber has a small fleet of AA5 vehicles operating in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania where you can get a ride to the airport from your hotel with nobody driving the car. One of the reasons these cars are on the streets in these places is because there are no regulations against them being there. This seems how it is going to go. No regulations until such time, I suspect, that vehicle to vehicle (V2V) and vehicle to infrastructure (smart traffic lights)

communications are needed to make the system integrated and consistent. There may even be a Level 6 – Occupant Monitoring: Toyota has a prototype car called the Concept-i. This rolling computer will use artificial intelligence to sense the needs and moods of the passenger(s). I can just hear the car now say to you, “I sense you are not quite awake. You have a morning conference in 15 minutes. Would you like a caffeinated beverage now?” Or, “I sense some tension or anxiety. Would you like a marijuana spray?” Sounds far fetched, but don’t count it out. This series will continue, as there is far too much to report than space allows in this column.

March 15, 2017 The Rock River Times.

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What entices farmers Getting to try new practices?

started in apples BY GRANT MCCARTY CONTRIBUTOR

Growing fruit trees in the backyard is a commitment. Instead of an annual plant that will be removed each season, this perennial plant will need assistance each year through pruning and pest management. Apple trees yield quite well in our region but there are a couple things you need to consider before getting purchasing trees. You need two apple trees that are two di�erent varieties that bloom at the same time. This is a common mistake that occurs and explains why if you currently have apple trees why they are not yielding. For pollination to happen, you must have a good match between varieties; if you don’t have the space for two trees, you may be out of luck. You can use crab apple trees to pollinate your trees but you still want them to be blooming at the same time. It is strongly recommended to choose varieties that have disease resistance, cold hardy, and dwarf/semi-dwarf height. Apple Scab, Fireblight, and even Cedar Apple Rust can be found each year on apple trees in our region. These diseases can cause deformed apples and may eventually lead to death. Cold hardy rootstocks, like Bud 9, will be needed to

withstand our cold climates. A dwarf/ semi-dwarf height will mean your trees will not be growing at such a height that they will take over your backyard. Choose varieties that you want to eat, preserve, bake, and/or cider. The last thing you want to do is choose a variety that will not serve the purpose you want for it. Heirloom/heritage apple varieties are common in the Midwest and while some of these taste and yield well, you may ﬁnd that they have disease problems that you need to address each year. Many of these heritage varieties are very good for cider/hard cider though. Fruit tree companies will provide information on the best variety matches, uses, and characteristics (rootstock, disease resistance, and height). You are better o� purchasing from either a mail-order company or a reputable nursery in your area. By taking into consideration characteristics, you need and varieties that match well, this will put you on the right path toward growing apples. Next week, I’ll talk more about planting and initial pruning. 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 – Change is never easy. But when it comes to adopting new agricultural practices, some farmers are easier to convince than others. A group of researchers at the University of Illinois wanted to know which farmers are most likely to adopt multifunctional perennial cropping systems—trees, shrubs, or grasses that simultaneously benefit the environment and generate high-value products that can be harvested for a profit. “We surveyed farmers in the Upper Sangamon River Watershed in Illinois to learn their attitudes about growing MPCs on marginal land. We then looked at their demographic data to classify people into di�erent categories related to their adoption potential,” says University of Illinois agroecologist Sarah Taylor Lovell. Using statistical clustering techniques, the team discovered that survey respondents fell into six categories. The “educated networkers” and “young innovators” were most likely to adopt MPCs. On the other end of the spectrum, survey respondents classified as “money motivated” and “hands-o�” were least likely to adopt the new cropping systems. The goal of categorizing farmers was to tailor strategies for each group, given their general attitudes. “If they’re very unlikely to adopt at all, we probably wouldn’t spend a lot of time worrying about those groups,” Lovell explains. However, Lovell thinks some low-likelihood adopters could be swayed. “One of the groups—the one we called “money motivated”—was really connected with GPS in their yield monitoring, so we thought we could target that. We could review high-resolution maps of their farms to point out the areas that are unproductive for corn and soybeans. We’d

try to make the case that alternative perennial systems could bring in proﬁts,” Lovell says. High-likelihood adopters were motivated by environmental concerns, and were especially interested in converting marginal land to bioenergy crop, hay, or nut production systems. “Farmers were probably most familiar with bioenergy grasses and hay,” Lovell explains. But it was important to them that an existing market was in place for MPCs products. Another major factor was land tenancy. Considering that most MPC crops don’t mature for years after planting, rental contracts would need to account for the longterm investment. “The person leasing the land might be really interested in agroforestry or perennial cropping systems,” Lovell says. “The lease arrangement has to be long enough that the farmer will get back their investment in that period. For example, some of the nut crops take a long time to mature. But if you integrate some of the fruit shrubs, they’ll become productive in maybe 3-4 years. You could get an earlier return on investment in those cases.” Lovell’s graduate students—housed in the crop sciences department at U of I—are now following up with several of the farmers who were interested in MPCs and o�ering custom designs to establish the new cropping systems on their land. “That was part of the overall goal for this study. We wondered if the barrier to adoption is a lack of information about design options and the economic potential,” Lovell says. “If we overcome that barrier by developing good planting plans, projecting the market economics, and providing them with that information, will that help them implement the change?” Stay tuned.

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YOUR HEALTH

Heart failure patients may beneﬁt from ﬁsh oil: advisory BY GENE EMERY REUTERS

A new American Heart Association report says people with heart failure may live longer by taking omega-3 fish oil supplements because they seem to reduce the heart disease death rate by almost 10 percent. The association had previously concluded that such supplements may prevent death from heart disease in people who have already had a heart attack, but warned there is no solid evidence that fish oil can prevent heart disease in the first place, primarily because the issue hasn’t been studied. “Reducing mortality by 10 percent would be important from a personal level and a population level,” coauthor Dr. David Siscovick said about the new advice for people with heart failure. The scientific advisory published in the association’s journal Circulation updates a 2002 guidance with data from 15 newer studies. It comes at a time when about 19 million Americans - nearly 8 percent of the U.S. population - are already taking the supplements, many of whom may not be getting any real value from them. “This is very useful data. It’s going to help stratify who might benefit,” said Dr. Karen Aspry of the Lifespan Cardiovascular Institute in Providence, Rhode Island, who was not connected with the analysis. “Patients come in, they have questions, and clinicians are often left scratching their heads because they think the data are all over the place,” she said. “This gives them some guideposts and a framework so they can say, for this patient it’s a good idea, and for this other patient it’s not a good idea because we don’t have enough data yet.” Supplement use may be common but there is a lack of evidence of benefit in the general population, said Siscovick, who is senior vice president for research at the New York Academy of Medicine in New York City. For most diseases, the evidence that omega-3 supplements o�er a benefit is sketchy. In contrast, there is evidence that a diet rich in real fish lowers the risk of death. That’s why the AHA recommends that people eat at least one or two servings of

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fatty fish each week. In the new advisory, “we’re not talking about dietary intake. We’re talking about the use of fish oil supplements,” Siscovick said. “People may view supplementation as the same as dietary intake of fish but it isn’t.” In its recommendation on heart failure, which occurs when the heart can’t pump blood efficiently, the advisory panel focused on a large 2008 study that found 840 milligrams per day of omega-3 fish oil cut the rate of hospitalization by 8 percent and the death rate from heart failure by 9 percent, compared to people receiving olive oil supplements. The group also concluded there is no evidence that fish oil supplements protect diabetics or people at risk for diabetes from heart disease, or that fish oil supplements taken by the general population prevent strokes, recurrent atrial fibrillation (a type of irregular heartbeat) or atrial fibrillation after heart surgery. The authors were unable to make recommendations for these groups because there were no randomized controlled trials examining whether supplements work for them. Trials currently in progress may o�er new evidence, they write. Members of the review panel were divided on the question of whether the supplements help people at high risk for heart disease. But most concluded that fish oil treatment was not warranted. Studies typically use 1,000 milligrams of omega-3 fatty acids a day. Some supplement products advertised as 1000 mg of fish oil actually contain a much smaller amount of omega-3 fatty acids. The Siscovick team also noted that even in the few cases where fish oil supplements might be benefiting people, the newer research isn’t showing the same degree of protection that older studies suggested. That could be due to greater consumption of fish by the general public or a broader use of heart drugs such as statins, beta-blockers and aspirin, they said. Aspry, director of Lifespan’s Lipid and Prevention Program, agreed. “When you start adding fish oils on top of modern therapies, the positive e�ect of fish oils is much smaller.”

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46. Boris Godunov, e.g. 47. Buenos ____ 48. Spaghetti ____ 50. In a frenzy 52. Actor Stallone 53. Quiet time 55. Lamb’s mother 57. Crossword, e.g. 60. Hobbyist, technically 64. East Asia country, pre-1945 65. Grass bristle 67. Cagey 68. Abraham’s sacriﬁce 69. Be a witness 70. “Siddhartha” author 71. “Don’s ask, don’t ____” 72. Shape with an ax 73. Domains Down 1. Practice in the ring 2. Opposite of sun-kissed 3. Most populous continent 4. Storage place, pl. 5. “Flashdance” song 6. Vexillology subject 7. Underwater electric-

ity generator 8 . M o del-builder ’s wood 9. Let it s t and, to proofreader 10. Cleopatra’s necklace 11. Egyptian hieroglyph for “life” 12. Turkish title of respect 15. Kerri Walsh’s moves 20. Some tides 22. “___ your hand at...” 24. ____ verb, like “ask around” 25. What an apiarist likes 26. Woven wall hanging 27. When back yard astronomers gaze 29. Cobblestone 31. Mix together 32. Tiny purses 33. Like Flonase 35. Type of ﬁlm 37. Mosque V.I.P. 39. C r af ter s’ e-outlet 42. Preface 45. Novelist Honoré de ____ 49. 1/1 0 0 o f

afghani 51. Zambian or Malawian money 54. Fido’s restraint 56. Olden day anesthetic 57. Assume a posture 58. Russian mountain range 59. Eagerness 60. Again 61. Alleviate 62. Celestial bear 63. Whiskey grain, pl. 64. Model-builder’s purchase 66. Diminutive

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Farm & Ag

South Am. corn and soy crops pressure prices By Debra Levey Larson U of I News Bureau

Corn and soybean harvest future prices moved sharply lower after the release of the USDA March World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report on March 9. December corn futures closed on March 10 at $3.87 per bushel, while November soybean futures moved down to close at $10 per bushel. According to a University of Illinois agricultural economist, both prices closed at the lowest levels since late January. “When combining the production forecasts for South America with projected changes in domestic use, the competition in export markets looks to be particularly tough for the next few months,” says Todd Hubbs. World production forecasts for soybeans in the 2016-17 marketing year increased 153 million bushels on a larger Brazilian production forecast, Hubbs says. The Brazilian soybean production forecast increased by 147 million bushels over the February forecast and brings total soybean production in Brazil to 3.97 billion bushels. The USDA Brazilian forecast came in higher than the Brazilian agricultural statistics agency (CONAB) projection released earlier in the day at 3.95 billion bushels, which surprised many market observers. Argentine soybean production stayed at

2.04 billion bushels. Forecasts for South American soybean exports came in at 2.86 billion bushels over the marketing year with a 55-million-bushel increase in projected soybean exports from Brazil. The forecast for Chinese soybean imports increased approximately 36 million bushels to 3.28 billion bushels over the marketing year. While world soybean export and use forecasts increased 36 million bushels and 35 million bushels respectively, the increase in global production raised the stocks-to-use ratio to 25 percent. “Domestically, strong soybean crush performance led to an increase in the domestic crush forecast for the 2016-17 marketing year by 10 million bushels to 1.94 billion bushels,” Hubbs says. Forecasts of soybean exports by the United States decreased by 25 million bushels to 2.025 billion bushels for the marketing year. The increase in Brazilian production and exports raised the expectation of lessened export interest in U.S. soybeans for the remainder of the old crop year. Ending stocks forecast in the United States at 435 million bushels, up 15 million from the February forecast. The changes in domestic use and exports increased the stocks-touse ratio to 10.6 percent. According to Hubbs, world supplyand-demand projections for corn in the

2016-17 marketing year moved higher due to increased production numbers for Brazil and Argentina. Brazil’s forecast production increased by 197 million bushels to 3.6 billion bushels. The Argentinian production forecast increased by 39.6 million bushels to 1.48 billion bushels. “For the marketing year, South American production forecasts came in at 5.49 billion bushels, which is a 1.25 billion bushel increase over 2015-16 production estimates,” Hubbs says. “Argentina and Brazil are forecast to export an additional 138 million bushels each above the February WASDE forecast of 2.09 billion bushels. While the South American production and export numbers provide strong downward price signals for the corn market, the outcome for the second crop in Brazil still possesses strong weather risks that could severely influence both the total corn production and exports from the region as the crop is still being planted.” Domestic use numbers for corn saw some significant changes from the February forecast. Feed and residual use continued to decline as the forecast placed the use number at 5.55 billion bushels, down 50 million bushels from February. The reduction in feed and residual lowers the forecast 100 million bushels since September on higher numbers of corn used for ethanol

and a 10-million-bushel increase in sorghum feed and residual use. “The continuation of solid domestic demand currently for corn use in ethanol production provided the basis for raising the ethanol corn use forecast during the 2016-17 marketing year by 50 million bushels to 5.4 billion bushels for the marketing year,” Hubbs says. “The forecast for corn exports remained at 2.225 billion bushels despite the large prospective crop in South America.” Ending stocks and total domestic use remained constant at 2.32 and 14.62 billion bushels respectively. “In assessing the prospects for corn and soybean prices in the current marketing year, the large forecasts for South American production and the ability for the U.S. market to meet export forecasts under this competition provide key indicators for old-crop prices,” Hubbs says. “In soybean markets, the large Brazilian crop’s impact on U.S. export markets during the 201617 marketing year looks to weigh down prices despite strong crush performance. Although large corn crops in South America may provide the same dynamic in corn markets, Brazil’s second corn crop is still subject to weather risk and domestic use for ethanol production looks to continue its strong performance despite continued lowering of feed and residual use.”

Iowa agency that challenged farm runoff faces elimination By David Pitt

Associated Press

DES MOINES, Iowa — For years a utility that supplies drinking water to Iowa’s capital city has spent millions of dollars to rid its water supply of pollutants that run off farm fields upstream. Finally, exasperated officials filed a lawsuit to force the agricultural counties to clamp down on the runoff. But the state Legislature, now controlled by Republicans who won big majorities in the November election, has decided to address the issue in a different way. It’s preparing to dissolve the utility, effectively killing the lawsuit. GOP lawmakers say the change is meant to allow the cities in the area more direct control of their own water. But supporters of the Des Moines Water Works, an independent utility that has served the region for a century, say the move is a bold show of power by farm interests in a legislature where conservatives now hold sway. “This is just a smoke screen,” said Bill Stowe, the utility’s CEO. “It’s based on protecting industrial agriculture.” The legislation ending the utility was proposed by a pig farmer who lives nearly 100 miles from Des Moines whose farm has been fined for mishandling hog

waste. The legislation is moving through an agriculture committee, rather than a government-focused panel. It’s hard to overstate the importance of farming in Iowa, the nation’s leader in the production of corn, eggs and pork. The state of just over 3 million people has 22 million hogs and 55 million chickens on about 9,000 large-scale animal farms. Much of the 20 billion gallons of liquid manure produced annually is spread as fertilizer on farmland, and runoff is blamed for causing more than 750 Iowa waterways to be reported to the Environmental Protection Agency as impaired. Two years ago, the Des Moines Water Works sued three counties over rising nitrate levels in the Des Moines and Raccoon rivers, from which it draws water. The utility complained that cleaning the water has cost Des Moines area residents millions of dollars to operate a filtration system that when installed was intended to be used rarely. Federal regulations require nitrate levels below 10 milligrams per liter, but river levels have been measured at up to four times that amount. Republican lawmakers and GOP Gov. Terry Branstad have been critical of the lawsuit and have said officials should rely on voluntary methods to reduce pollution

from farms. The new legislation would transfer the assets and control of the independent water utilities in Des Moines and the suburbs of Urbandale and West Des Moines to their respective cities. Iowa law currently allows water boards to be dissolved only by a public vote. In a 2003 election in the suburb of West Des Moines, 90 percent of voters chose to keep the independent water board rather than transfer power to the city council. Republican Rep. Jarad Klein, who introduced the legislation, said the Water Works board should have been more willing to listen to ratepayers and elected officials from surrounding areas. “If they were more willing to listen we might not be here today,” Klein said. Farm groups have said the lawsuit soured relationships and has done nothing to improve water quality. Farmers are voluntarily using measures such as grass filters and buffer strips to contain runoff, according to Iowa Farm Bureau President Craig Hill. “That work will and must continue,” he said. But Stowe said those efforts aren’t working, as shown by continued high nitrate levels in rivers. If the bill passes, as expected, the presiding judge could dismiss the lawsuit

if it’s clear the board that filed the case no longer exists. Stowe said the bill is a way to scare off others who might think of taking on Iowa’s agriculture industry. “This has a chilling effect on people who are advocating for environmental protection,” he said. The Iowa Farm Bureau has denied pushing for the change, though it has repeatedly criticized Des Moines Water Works and Stowe for filing the lawsuit. The legislation has outraged environment groups and some Des Moines area legislators, but Democrats have little way of stopping it since losing control of the Senate in the November election. Some city leaders said earlier they were open to the change, saying they feared even more restrictive legislation. Councilwoman Christine Hensley, a Republican, said the new system could allow better coordination among cities. But some Des Moines residents at a public hearing complained about bearing the financial cost of continued pollution. “This would allow corporate ag to continue to pollute our waterways,” said resident Cherie Mortice. “This is like asking Des Moines ratepayers to swallow a porcupine.”

The Rock River Times. March 15, 2017

Bears. Free Agency

Glennon hopes to succeed where Cutler failed By Gene Chamberlain Associated Press

LAKE FOREST — After watching quarterback Jameis Winston start two years for Tampa Bay, backup Mike Glennon researched his own potential landing spots in free agency. Glennon said he determined the Chicago Bears to be the most likely team, and Friday he arrived at Halas Hall hoping to succeed for his new team where Jay Cutler failed. “I haven’t played in two-plus years, but I was playing when I was 23, 24,” Glennon said Friday after signing a three-year contract with the Bears. “I’m 27 now and I feel like I’m a much better player. “I’ve grown physically, I’ve grown mentally. I’m more confident in my abilities.” The Bucs were 5-13 with Glennon starting before Winston arrived in the first round of the 2015 draft. Glennon threw for 30 touchdowns with 15 interceptions, and called his time observing invaluable. “I looked at that as an opportunity to prepare for this moment, to use those times just to prepare for whenever my opportunity came again, I wanted to be ready for it,” Glennon said. “That’s what I just worked at these last two years.” The 6-foot-6 former North Carolina State quarterback liked what he saw in the Bears’ offense despite their inability to make the playoffs since 2010. “A huge thing I really liked was that offensive line. Those three interior guys are as good as anyone in the league,” Glennon said, referring to center Cody Whitehair and guards Kyle Long and Josh Sitton. “That was a huge part of it. “Great running game. I mean there were

many times when Jordan (Howard) reached the second level untouched, and I think that’s pretty impressive.” The city of Chicago caught Glennon’s attention last fall while he was still with the Bucs. “It was exciting to see all the way down in Tampa how the Cubs brought everyone together in the city and how excited it was,” Glennon said. “I thought how cool would that be to be part of that with the Bears. I’m sure it would be the same type of atmosphere the Cubs brought to the city that we can hopefully bring to Chicago as well.” The Bears seemed far from being capable of winning while going 3-13 to earn the third pick in this year’s draft. Cutler was released Thursday after eight seasons to make room for Glennon.

In free agency, Bears general manager Ryan Pace signed wide receiver Markus Wheaton, safety Quintin Demps and tight end Dion Sims to assist Glennon in turning it around. “Obviously he’s a big quarterback with a strong arm,” Pace said of Glennon. “But beyond that, all the other traits that I value at the position, we all value: He’s intelligent, he can quickly process, he can see the field, he’s accurate, he gets the ball out quick. So there’s a lot of traits about him that I like.” Pace called Glennon more than just a quarterback who could bridge the time until a draft pick might come in and start. He made it a point to call Glennon the starter. “So yeah, he’s our starting quarterback and we’re fired up about that, and the chips will just fall where they may after that,”

Pace said. Glennon arrives with the Bears’ top receiver now in Philadelphia. Alshon Jeffery signed a one-year deal with the Eagles after he didn’t like the offer the Bears made. “I wanted to be the best receiver in Bears history, but even more than that, I wanted to bring a Super Bowl to the city of Chicago,” Jeffery said in a statement after signing with Philadelphia. “I didn’t accomplish either of those goals. But despite that, I can honestly say that I loved every minute of my time there.” The Bears will continue looking for receiver help for Glennon. “I like Kevin White, Cam Meredith and Markus Wheaton and our receiving corps,” Pace said. “And there’s still other avenues in front of us. “We’ve got an entire NFL draft in front of us and certain positions are very good in that draft, too. And so we just have to let it play out.” Wheaton played only three games for Pittsburgh last year due to labrum surgery. He arrived in Chicago recalling how he liked Glennon’s talents as a fellow incoming rookie at the 2013 Senior Bowl. “And he was a hell of a leader, that’s one thing I do remember about him,” Wheaton said. “So I’m excited to get started with him and see what we can do.” Sims made a career-high 26 catches last year for Miami playing for coach Adam Gase, who was the Bears’ offensive coordinator the previous season. “Obviously Adam’s running a similar offense down there to what we’re running here, so there won’t be much of a transition or learning curve for that,” Pace said. “We’re happy we got him.”

NCAA Tournament

Big 10 coaches hoping to ‘make some noise’ in tourney By Stephen Whyno AP Sports Writer

WASHINGTON — A season of criticism for not having elite teams has made the Big Ten feel like the Big Disrespected. Perhaps that’s about to change. The conference has seven teams in the NCAA Tournament, second only to the ACC’s nine. After eighth-seeded Michigan beat three fellow NCAA-bound teams on its road to the tournament title, players have big hopes for what the Big Ten can do in the big dance. “I definitely think the Big Ten can make some noise in (the) tournament given that those teams play the same way they did in this tournament,” Wisconsin forward Vitto Brown said after losing to Michigan in the Big Ten final Sunday. Despite losing its only conference tour-

nament game to Michigan, 15th-ranked Purdue is a No. 4 seed, and Maryland is still a No. 6 seed after losing its only game in home territory to Northwestern — in the NCAA Tournament for the first time in school history as a No. 8 seed. Only No. 9 seed Michigan State will be wearing dark uniforms in the first round as Minnesota is a No. 5 seed, Michigan a No. 7 and Wisconsin a No. 8. The much-maligned Big Ten doesn’t have a dominant team like Villanova in the Big East or Kansas in the Big 12, but that’s not necessarily a weakness. “I think our league, it’s unpredictable and very good teams beat very good teams every day,” Michigan forward Moe Wagner said. “It’s going to be fun for the Big Ten fans to watch this NCAA Tournament because we have a lot of teams in there and

I think they’re going to get a lot of wins.” Wagner and the Wolverines resemble that remark about being unpredictable after going from their plane skidding off the runway Wednesday to cutting down the nets as Big Ten Tournament champions Sunday. Michigan didn’t look like an eighth seed in winning four games in four days against conference foes and won’t look anything like a traditional NCAA seventh seed if it gets the same balanced scoring from Derrick Walton Jr., D.J. Wilson, Zak Irvin and Wagner as it did last week. Walton, who guaranteed to coach John Beilein during their drive to Nebraska that Michigan would win the Big Ten Tournament, believes the team is trending upward at the perfect time. The senior point guard also pointed out that the Wolverines can run with the best of them, a challenge

they’ll face in the Midwest Region . Michigan isn’t the only one that can score in bunches. Northwestern showed it had firepower, and Minnesota can push the pace with point guard Nate Mason. Sure, Wisconsin and Purdue have stereotypical Big Ten reputations as big teams that like to slow things down, but the 15th-ranked Boilermakers’ and 25th-ranked Badgers’ inside-outside games and patience make them difficult matchups. “Every team can impose a different obstacle,” said Walton , the tournament MVP. “I just think we’re really dynamic as a conference, just with the different playing styles. I just don’t think we get enough credit. I think we got labeled as the grind-it-out, bully-ball guys. Nah, we got guys that can really put the ball in the basket and are really talented.”

March 15, 2017 The Rock River Times.

NHL

MARCH MATTERS

The Blackhawks’ Cup-winning teams enjoyed relatively positive results down the stretch before the playoffs, but with this group’s experience, it might not even be a factor. BY ROBERT ZEGLINSKI CONTRIBUTOR

There’s a quiet confidence about Chicago and the Blackhawks right now. A group that seemed dead in the water just a few months ago – or at least, destined for a first-round exit among a retool – looks like it’s now well in place to contend for a fourth Stanley Cup in eight seasons. Yet for some reason, there’s apprehensiveness about a veteran team that may lose interest in regular season hockey with its playo� positioning safely anchored. It’s become an annual tradition in trying to discern whether the Blackhawks are saving energy in advance of a postseason flourish, or, whether all of their fatal flaws will be exposed among teams pushing for their own April berths. In essence, we have a fascinating case study. Why does this “debate” and “concern” over what only factors into the standings – not playo� results, what actually matters – arise again and again? If you’ve watched the Hawks of late, you’d just have noticed them coming together at the right time. Go on down the line of their recent accomplishments. First there was a 12-1 February to early March stretch that saw the Hawks catapult into position for first place in the Central Division. Then, there was Captain Jonathan Toews finding his groove again and being named the NHL’s Star of the Month for February. The team’s first center regained his confidence and became the two-way dynamo the organization is

accustomed to seeing erase other players on the ice in tandem with a smart and heavy, e�ective o�ensive touch. Of course, there also were hat tricks for Chicago in three of four games by Toews and the other franchise player, Patrick Kane – two in games against top contenders in the Minnesota Wild and Pittsburgh Penguins. The two have geared up and found their form again amidst a successful youth infusion of Ryan Hartman and Nick Schmaltz. When you think about it, really nothing has gone wrong for this Blackhawks team of late. The Hawks are likely destined to ebb-and-flow between a handle of the Central with the Wild down the stretch, will eventually try to get virtuoso goaltender, Corey Crawford, some rest in advance of the playo�s and then take it from there. Leave it to the hockey gods. Praise all superstitions. Same old story. Ring it up. It’s over and ideally it ends in June with a win. Ah, but there’s the rub. There’s always that pesky final stretch of hockey where indeed even teams like the Hawks are looking to maintain their level of play even while solidified in the standings. Finish strong and with clear eyes and a full heart, you can’t lose…or at least you shouldn’t according to some. The Ides of March are well underway where no doubt many a fan will gnash their teeth should the Blackhawks finish a month that’s “historically” left them in the dust. Any sustained defeats may have an e�ect on the team’s postseason

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run or they may not. Much more likely, it will be all about matchups against the opposition should a team like the Hawks falter or a di�erent Western Wild Card come into play. But for this exercise, let’s take a look at Chicago’s record in March since their fourth Stanley Cup in franchise history in 2010:

2009-2010 (Won Cup): 6-9

The ﬁrst championship iteration of the Toews-Kane era was arguably the deepest and best team the Blackhawks have ever had. While it may seem like they struggled in the late goings, this was a young team more than ever itchy to make their mark in the spring - which would explain a less- than-ample ﬁnish. They were not to be denied in ending a 49-year championship drought.

2010-2011: 7-6

A depleted roster due to the rigors of the salary cap, Chicago was pushing hard to make the postseason down the stretch run in 2011. Attribute the team’s uneven play here to a roster that would hunker down to its very depths to push the future Western Conference champion, Vancouver Canucks, to seven games in a ﬁrst-round loss.

2011-2012: 11-4

Figure a lengthy Jonathan Toews absence from a concussion and a terriﬁc performance by Arizona Coyotes goaltender, Mike Smith in the playo�s, and this season was a missed opportunity by Chicago. They may not have won the Cup but they certainly seemed to regain their high-level play in the ﬁnal quarter – a premonition of the next season.

2012-2013 (Won Cup): 9-5

This lockout season is tricky to ﬁgure because with basically three months of the season cut out, everyone in the league had a clear sprint to the ﬁnish from the outset. There logistically could have been no fatigue or disinterest in March because teams were still gathering points and cementing playo� spots instead of in December or January. A loaded Hawks team did just in March that en route to a second Cup in three seasons.

2013-2014: 7-8

On the heels of an extended June run in a lockout year, the Hawks did everything they could to push the eventual Cup

champion Kings to seven games in the Western Conference Finals. Ultimately, a bad bounce o� of Nick Leddy’s leg led to Chicago’s demise. But before that, a team that struggled with depth not only in said series, but in the regular season, was the main culprit and it was easy to see.

2014-2015: 9-4

A veteran team with rising young talent such as Brandon Saad and Teuvo Teravainen turned on the Jets when they needed to after early season shortcomings. 2015’s March may in the end look eerily similar to this season’s if should all pan out positively. Saad, Teravainen, and a deadline acquisition of Antoine Vermette would be instrumental not only in this winning March, but to this era’s third Cup victory.

2015-2016: 5-8

Yet again the salary cap struck and the Blackhawks were low on fuel to boot. Chicago was largely carried by it’s only consistent o�ense all season in a second line boosted by Kane, but would ultimately not have enough other firepower or consistent enough defense to avoid a ouster in the first round to the St. Louis Blues. So what do all of these previous results mean? As you charge on and evaluate this season’s Hawks and how they play with a little over two weeks to go in March (4-2 thus far), keep in mind a variety of factors: Chicago’s age may play in some late season losses. You could see the “real” Hawks. They could be saving energy for a relevant playo� run. They could prefer to win the Central and make a strong final push. Or, none of it will mean anything in relation to how this season ends. These are professional players who take one game at a time as best as they can, well, ideally. Where the yet again contending Blackhawks stand in the spring will have nothing to do with a false narrative surrounding a stretch that will have no bearing on Cup success. It will “surely” have more to do with protecting the most tenuous lead in sports – a two-goal lead – and other clichés along those lines, no doubt. 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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Tales from the Trough

Hogs drop only game of week to Milwaukee By Todd Reicher

Contributor

ockford’s struggles continue as the IceHogs drop their only contest of the week to the Milwaukee Admirals in a 5-2

loss. Milwaukee took a 2-0 lead after scoring two late first period goals in a span of three minutes. Pontus Aberg marked his 20th goal of the season at 15:04, followed by Andrew O’Brien scoring his second of the season. The IceHogs turned the tide early in the second with Michael Latta scoring his first goal in an IceHogs uniform, and his third of the season, at 1:40 into the second to cut the Milwaukee lead to 2-1. Vinnie Hinostroza knotted the score at 2-2 with his first goal of the season at 6:01. Hinostroza earned his second point of the game on the goal as he had the primary assist on Latta’s goal. Rockford held Milwaukee off the board in the second – which this season has been the bad period for the ‘Hogs – and both teams headed to the third period tied at 2-2. The ‘Hogs played much better in the period, outshooting Milwaukee 16-7 and taking over the shot lead, 20-14. Milwaukee reclaimed the lead 1:27 into the final frame when Frederick Gaudreau potted his 19th goal of the season. Lars Johansson was beat for the fourth time in the game with 2:51 left when Aberg scored his second of the game, this one on the power play, to put Rockford down 4-2 with only a few minutes remaining. With Johansson on the bench in favor of the sixth attacker, Gaudreau scored his second of the period with five seconds left into the empty net. For the third time in four games, Rockford would fall to the tune of a 5-2 score. There were a few positives to take from the game, however, as Rockford played a very strong second period. As I’ve written

Vinnie Hinostroza enjoyed his first multi-point game this season for the IceHogs. Hinostroza, who has played a majority of the season with the Blackhawks, has four points (1 goal, 3 assists) in nine games for Rockford this season while earning six goals and eight assists in 48 game for the Blackhawks this season. Todd Reicher all year, Rockford has had the biggest goal differential in the AHL for the second period this season, and with many of Rockford’s high-scoring players gone, this is a good sign for a struggling team. As the season winds down, many of the junior leagues will have their seasons coming to a close as well. There’s a good possibility we will see some of the Chicago Blackhawks recent draft

picks come through Rockford before the season ends. Some of the players we may see include forwards Alex DeBrincat, Alexandre Fortin, John Hayden, Graham Knott, Roy Radke and defenseman Luc Snuggerud. Of the above listed players, the most attention has been given to Erie Otters RW DeBrincat, who is enjoying his best season in the OHL, and has broken or tied multiple OHL records, including three consecutive 50-goal seasons. As of March 12, Debrincat has earned an astounding 121 points in 59 games played, with 62 goals and 59 assists. Debrincat was a second round draft pick of the Blackhawks in 2016, 39th overall, and was passed by multiple teams due to his size – 5’7” and 170 pounds. With three games left in the season, Erie leads

the league in points with 99 with three games remaining.

Looking forward

Rockford plays three games this week; a Tuesday home game against the Admirals (results unavailable at press time) then head back up to Manitoba for a Friday/Saturday series against the Moose. After Tuesday’s game against Milwaukee, the IceHogs only have two home games remaining for the month, with a Saturday, March 25 game against Grand Rapids and a March 31 game versus the Texas Stars. 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.

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NCAA Tournament

Madness

No wagering please, but go ahead and fill a bracket. By Eddie Pells

AP National Writer

ere’s one thing millions of Americans can agree on: March Madness is fun, especially when there’s a little money on the line. So fun, in fact, that more people will fill out NCAA Tournament brackets this week than voted for either Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton in last year’s presidential election. Combining all those $10 and $20 entry fees that go along with most of the 70 million-plus office pools being filled out as we speak, Americans will put in the neighborhood of $2 billion at stake when the tournament kicks off later this week. But though the brackets and the money spent on them have driven the tournament’s popularity upward — the 2015 tournament was the most-viewed in more than two decades, while last year’s took a hit because the Final Four was televised exclusively on cable — the NCAA itself does not condone gambling or filling out brackets for anything more than fun. Adding to the outlandishness of it all — CBS, which combines with Turner Sports to pay more than $1 billion a year to televise every game of the tournament through 2032, runs one of the country’s biggest bracket contests, offering players a chance to form their own private pools (for fun, of course) or to compete for prizes, including a trip to the 2018 Final Four (no purchase necessary). The NCAA also runs a bracket contest on its own website. But in a statement on gambling , it reminds players that while entering a bracket contest that doesn’t require an entry fee is not banned by the NCAA (but may be barred by individual schools), that “we have learned that these types of pools are often the entry for youth to begin betting.” “While the bracket is an important part of the excitement around the tournament, money does not have to be involved to enjoy March Madness,” NCAA director of public and media relations Stacey Osburn says. It certainly can make things more interesting, though. The American Gaming Association estimates that, in total, around $10.4

billion will be wagered on the threeweek hoops extravaganza that starts Tuesday with opening-round games and ends April 1 and 3 at the Final Four in Phoenix. That’s $1.2 billion more than last year. Only $295 million of that will be bet legally — mainly at sports books in Nevada. Geoff Freeman of the AGA, which seeks to destigmatize gambling while making it legal in more parts of the country, says the NCAA’s stance is “strange” and “hypocritical.” ‘’The other word is, it’s dangerous,” Freeman said. The AGA, the lobbying arm for commercial and tribal casinos, believes the more regulatory eyeballs placed on the games if gambling became legal in more places, the less chance there is of point shaving and other forms of tampering, the likes of which have hit the college game hard in the past. “I don’t know that the office basketball pool should be messed with,” says Bo Bernhard of the International Gaming Institute at University of Nevada, Las Vegas. “But the broader, more important issue is that there’s widespread wager-

ing on sports that goes unmonitored, unregulated, and that’s where you can get in trouble.” NBA commissioner Adam Silver is among the most high-profile U.S. sports leaders acknowledging the reality that gambling is an ever-growing part of the American fabric. He says it adds to engagement and believes gambling “should be brought out of the underground.” The NFL still has a strict no-gambling policy, but gives tacit recognition to its role in the game by providing detailed injury reports. The league is strongly considering moving a team, the Raiders, to Las Vegas — an unthinkable notion for decades. The NFL also turns a relatively blind eye to fantasy football. Weekly fantasy football is considered gambling in a handful of states, most of which have differing definitions of what’s legal, mainly relating to the amount of luck vs. skill is involved in the game being wagered on. That debate is currently brewing across the country as dailygame fantasy sites fight for their

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survival. When it comes to office pools, though, Bernhard says you don’t have to be a lawyer to understand the basic idea. “Clearly, it’s betting something of value on an event whose outcome is in doubt, and that’s the definition of gambling,” he said. “But it’s not something legal authorities are looking to crack down on.” The NCAA looks at it differently. Back in 2003, Washington’s Rick Neuheisel was famously fired for participating in a high-stakes March Madness pool — even though he’s a football coach. Just last month, five players on the University of Richmond baseball team were suspended for playing fantasy football. Freeman labeled that story an instance of a school delivering “absurd punishments for students engaging in mainstream activities.” The numbers show there’s nothing more mainstream than filling out a bracket. Even if the student-athletes fueling all this madness aren’t allowed to.

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2017 NCAA BASKETBALL DIVISION I MEN'S BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP CHAMPIONSHIP BRACKET BRACKET

2016 DIVISION I MEN’S First Round

Second Round

MARCH 16–17

MARCH 18–19

Regional Semifinals

Regional Finals

National Semifinals

MARCH 23–24

MARCH 25–26

APRIL 1

National Semifinals

Regional Finals

Regional Semifinals

APRIL 1

MARCH 25–26

MARCH 23–24

Second Round

First Round

MARCH 18–19

MARCH 16–17

FIRST FOUR 11 Kansas St. (20-13)

16 Mount St. Mary’s (19-15)

11 Wake Forest (19-13)

16 New Orleans (20-11)

DAY TON MARCH 14–15

N.C. Central (25-8) 16

UC Davis (22-12) 16

Providence (20-12) 11

USC (24-9) 11

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1 Villanova (31-3)

Kansas (28-4) 1

Mar 16

16 Mt. St. Mary’s/N. Orleans

Mar 17

Tulsa

Buffalo

Mar 24

Mar 16

NC Central/UC Davis 16

Mar 19

Mar 18

8 Wisconsin (25-9)

Mar 23

Miami (Fla.) (21-11) 8 Mar 17

9 Virginia Tech (22-10)

Iowa St. (23-10) 5

5 Virginia (22-10) Mar 16

12 UNC Wilmington (29-5)

Mar 16

Milwaukee

Orlando

Mar 18

4 Florida (24-8) 13 East Tenn. St. (27-7)

Mar 16

EAST NEW YORK

Mar 17

March 26

Tulsa

FINAL FOUR PHOENIX

MIDWEST April 1

Mar 17

March 25

Sacramento Mar 19

Mar 24

Mar 23

10 Marquette (19-12)

Greenville

Mar 19

2 Duke (27-8) 15 Troy (22-14)

Mar 17

Indianapolis

Jacksonville St. (20-14) 15 North Carolina (27-7) 1

Mar 17

Mar 16

Salt Lake City

8 Northwestern (23-11) 9 Vanderbilt (19-15)

Louisville (24-8) 2 Mar 17

1 Gonzaga (32-1) 16 S. Dakota St. (18-16)

Oklahoma St. (20-12) 10

Mar 19

APRIL 3

Mar 17

Greenville

Mar 18

Mar 19 Mar 23

Mar 16

Texas Southern (23-11) 16

Mar 24

Arkansas (25-9) 8 Mar 17

Mar 16

Buffalo

Milwaukee

Mar 18

4 West Virginia (26-8) 13 Bucknell (26-8)

Mar 18

WEST SAN JOSE

Mar 16

March 25

Orlando

Mar 18

3 Florida St. (25-8)

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SOUTH Mar 17

March 26

Sacramento

Kansas St./Wake Forest 11

Mar 19 Mar 24

UCLA (29-4) 3 Mar 17

14 Fla. Gulf Coast (26-7)

Mar 17

Mar 16

Salt Lake City

Mar 18

2 Arizona (30-4) 15 North Dakota (22-9)

Kent St. (22-13) 14 Dayton (24-7) 7

7 Saint Mary’s (28-4) 10 VCU (26-8)

Winthrop (26-6) 13 Cincinnati (29-5) 6

MEMPHIS

Mar 23

Mar 16

Middle Tenn. (30-4) 12 Butler (23-8) 4

Mar 16

6 Maryland (24-8) 11 Xavier (21-13)

Seton Hall (21-11) 9 Minnesota (24-9) 5

5 Notre Dame (25-9) 12 Princeton (23-6)

Iona (22-12) 14 Michigan (24-11) 7

NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

Mar 17

Rhode Island (24-9) 11 Oregon (29-5) 3

Mar 17

14 New Mexico St. (28-5)

7 South Carolina (22-10)

Vermont (29-5) 13 Creighton (25-9) 6

KANSAS CITY

APRIL 1 AND 3

Mar 19

3 Baylor (25-7)

April 1

Nevada (28-6) 12 Purdue (25-7) 4

Mar 16

6 SMU (30-4) 11 Providence/USC

Michigan St. (19-14) 9

March 16 and 18 first-/second-round sites: Buffalo, Milwaukee, Orlando, Salt Lake City. March 17 and 19 first-/second-round sites: Greenville, Indianapolis, Tulsa, Sacramento. March 23 and 25 regional sites: Kansas City, San Jose. March 24 and 26 regional sites: Memphis, New York.

Indianapolis Mar 19

Kentucky (29-5) 2 Mar 17

Mar 16

Wichita St. (30-4) 10

Northern Ky. (24-10) 15

The NCAA opposes all forms of sports wagering