The Rock River Times | March 29, 2017

March 29, 2017

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In Brief

Schier’s memorial this Sunday, 3 p.m.

McNamara, Horstman right for Rockford ENDORSEMENTS Page 14 Vol. 24. No. 24.

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Recycling center ups rates on yard waste

Headlines...........................................................2-20 Commentary...................................................14-15 Auto, Home & Farm.......................................48-51 Sports.............................................................52-56 Death Notices......................................................32

Arts & Entertainment

A&E News........................................................21-28 A&E Calendars................................................29-31 Crosswords/Sudoku...................................33 & 50 Horoscopes..........................................................32

Classifieds & Legals

Wilco is coming to the Coronado ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Page 21

Classifieds......................................................46-47 Government Notices..........................................34 Public Notices................................................34-41 Real Estate Notices.......................................42-45 About Us The Rock River Times has a circulation of 18,500 free newspapers in the Rockford metropolitan area by Third Class mail and through more than 1,500 commercial outlets. The weekly newspaper is distributed every Wednesday. First-class delivery is $75 for 26 weeks or $140 for 52 weeks; home delivery is $45 for 26 weeks or $85 for 52 weeks.

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Publisher & Legals Editor Josh Johnson Managing Editor Shane Nicholson Sales Manager Donna George Accounting Manager Sally Mark Illustrator Derek Droessler Editor In Memoriam Frank Schier

The memorial program honoring the life of longtime owner, editor and publisher of The Rock River Times Frank Schier is Sunday, April 3 p.m. at Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center, 406 N. Main St. Those interested at speaking during the memorial should contact Stephanie at 815-7080639. We are also looking for musicians for the musical procession to the river following the memorial, and for a possible jam session on stage during the memorial.

Come out to remember an icon of Rockford as we say goodbye to our friend.

Rock River Valley Compost, Winnebago County’s yard waste recycling center on Baxter Road, has increased the cost of disposal for small quantities being brought in.

The rate was formerly $10 minimum for up to 400 pounds, but the minimum is now $50 for up to a ton (2000#) with no proration for smaller quantities. Rate per pound over a ton is 2.5 cents.

Compost take out (good rich dirt) is still 1 cent per pound; now a one ton minimum of $20 applies.

The former rate was a good deal for homeowners, local environmentalists said, as it was a far better option than renting a chipper or open burning to effect yard waste removal. They say this rate increase is likely to foster more open burning in the county and therefore more air pollution. As Rock River Valley Compost is a private enterprise, there is little regulating the rates charge.

Concerned citizens can contact the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency.

RVC Board of Trustees approves tuition increase

Hotel lacks council support LOCAL Page 4

Baseball is back SPORTS Page 54-56

The Rock Valley College Board of Trustees met in regular session Tuesday night and approved a $15 per credit hour tuition increase, effective for the fall 2017 semester.

The action was approved 4-1.

RVC’s per credit hour tuition rate will now be $115. The Student Activity fee will remain unchanged at $3 per credit hour and the Technology fee will remain unchanged at $7 per credit hour, bringing RVC’s total for tuition and fees to $125 per credit hour. RVC’s tuition and fees will still be in the lower third among all Illinois Community Colleges and will be well below the projected state average of $140 per credit hour.

The total increase for a full-time student (30 credits per year) will be approximately $450 per year.

“As the College attempts to build a balanced budget for FY18, the tuition increase will help the College close the financial gaps created by a loss of $2.9 million in state revenue (FY17 only) along with a $1.6 million deficit.,” RVC said in a statement. “Additionally, the College’s annual expenditures are anticipated to increase by approximately $1 million due to contractual wage obligations, benefit increases, and increases in day-to-day operational expenses.”

Open registration for the fall 2017 semester begins April 12.

–Staff reports

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Amerock hotel

Deal lacks council support

By Jim Hagerty Contributor

Dozens of citizens who packed council chambers will again have to wait until April 10 to find out the fate of the 13-story Ziock/ Amerock building.

A decision on whether the structure will be turned into a $77 million Embassy Suites and conference center was postponed again as aldermen tabled the item Monday at the March 27 meeting of the Rockford City Council.

The delay is the second in as many weeks as leaders are still at least two votes from approving a deal with Wisconsin developer Gorman & Co. The proposal was tabled last week when Ald. Tom McNamara, D-3, read several proposed changes and asked his colleagues around the horseshoe to consider an amended deal.

“There’s no sense in rushing it,” McNamara said. “Right now, we don’t have the votes. We could rush a vote like Trump wanted to do (with the ACA repeal), or we can take our time and work the process.”

Under the latest agreement, Gorman is asking the city to spend $13.1 million to build the conference center, while he invests $64 million into the hotel portion of the 40,000 square-foot facility. The developer is also asking for 5 percent of the hotel tax revenue until 2040.

A candidate for Rockford mayor, McNamara proposed the city spend $12.5 million and allow Gorman to retain 4 percent of the tax revenue and direct the rest of the Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau.

Aldermen must also consider the cost to demolish the Warshawsky Muffler building and build two parking lots, including one at the site of the former Tapco building.

Civic investment would come by way of the Redevelopment Fund generated by the 1 percent hotel tax. Estimates show that the city has already pushed nearly $5.5 million into preparing properties around the development, including the straightening of South Main Street.

“As much as it could be frustrating to some,” McNamara said, “(the delay) is a good sign.

“We have aldermen ready to vote no today, but are willing to take some time to negotiate to see if we can get there. I respect those aldermen. They are doing their due diligence.”

But the vote can’t be delayed forever as part of Gorman’s capital is coming by way of EB-5, a cash-for-visa program that would account for around $30 million. So far, Gorman has raised $16 million from investors in China. But, if a deal is not in place by the end of April, even those funds could be in peril.

Construction loans and tax credits are also part of Gorman’s capital stack as well as funds generated from a proposed TIF district.

Gorman & Co. is the third developer in the last decade with big plans for the Amerock building since a 2005 plan to turn it into a lifestyle center failed and Associated Bank began foreclosure proceedings.

Two other multi-million-dollar plans went nowhere until the property landed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2011 and became eligible for state historic tax credits. Gorman was given exclusive development rights a year later. Aldermen approved an initial agreement in 2014.

A second deal came before council in 2015, yet delays set the project back while Gorman lobbied for financing in China. He’s currently seeking investors in Vietnam, likely for good reason.

Rumors of capital outflow restrictions by the Chinese government have developers seeking foreign investors from other countries. Outbound moratoriums could curtail billions of dollars being injected in American projects like Amerock.

Gorman could not be reached for comment.

City leaders say the hotel could open in 2019. More than 500 construction jobs are expected while more than 100 people would be hired to operate it.

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CHICAGO – Londa Brown and Darlene Copeland, a pair of hairstylists from Chicago’s South Side, have spent so many hours listening to their customers talk about the ups and downs of their lives that the two jokingly refer to themselves as therapists.

But along with amusing tales, their customers also share troubling stories of relationships that have turned violent. This has included signs of abuse, like when a client is suddenly withdrawn or missing a clump of hair.

The state of Illinois aims to leverage the rapport and trust that stylists like Brown and Copeland enjoy with their customers by teaching them to recognize signs of domestic violence and sexual assault and to know where clients can seek professional help.

Now, cosmetologists in Illinois must take an hour-long class on domestic violence as part of their broader licensing requirements. The regulation, adopted by the state in January, is believed to be the first program of its kind in the country.

On Sunday, around 150 of the state’s nearly 90,000 cosmetologists, attended one of the first of these classes, held at a downtown Chicago convention center.

“There is a certain relationship between the cosmetologist and their client,” said Democratic state Rep. Fran Hurley, who sponsored the legislation. “They talk about everything under the sun and some have a relationship that could last decades.”

At the session, trainers taught the students that a sudden change in demeanor, a reluctance to put on a robe at a spa or tales of repeated insults from a spouse could signal an unhealthy and even dangerous relationship.

If hairstylists spot any of these warning signs, the trainers urged them to be considerate listeners, avoid blaming the victim and then point the client in the direction

Lottery manager still on job after firing

A private company hired to manage the Illinois lottery remains on the job more than two years after the state first moved to fire it for missing sales goals, and the firm is now able to collect more in fees than under its original contract.

That’s the finding of an Associated Press review of Northstar Lottery Group.

Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner’s administration says the delay reflects challenges states have faced since turning some lottery operations over to the private sector.

Indiana and New Jersey also hired private managers. All three states have lowered revenue projections or restructured contracts because of disappointing sales.

A replacement firm for Illinois was supposed to have been hired by Jan. 1. But Illinois has

Kristie Paskvan, Founder of Chicago Says No More. REUTERS/John Gress of organizations that can provide support.

“It opens them up to give more opportunities to talk to you and you will be ready, prepared to help,” said Brown, 47.

Chicago Says No More, a domestic abuse and sexual assault outreach organization, worked with lawmakers on crafting the legislation. The group’s founder, Kristie Paskvan, said that around a dozen states are now considering similar measures.

“It’s a great start to raising the conversation,” Paskvan said. “A lot of times people are afraid to come forth because there is victim blaming. People don’t believe them.”

Illinois experienced a jump in the number of reported domestic violence crimes to around 103,500 in 2015 from less than 100,000 a year earlier, according to data from the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority.

Though the number has fallen sharply in Illinois from the early to mid-2000s, legislators who backed the measure say stylists can play a role in further reducing

the incidence of domestic violence and helping those who become victims.

Only about 55 percent of domestic violence incidents in the United States are reported to the police, according to a 2014 report by the U.S. Department of Justice. Current or former boyfriends or girlfriends commit most domestic violence, the report said.

During Sunday’s class, trainers spoke not just about physical and sexual abuse, but of emotional abuse as well.

One Chicago hairstylist, who asked not to be named to protect her client, said the long-time customer had spoken often about being verbally accosted by an ex-husband.

“I didn’t realize that the emotional abuse was as punishable, I guess, as the physical or sexual,” the stylist said after the class, admitting she was skeptical about its value of such training beforehand.

“It actually did have a benefit,” she said.

“I didn’t think it would.”

extended Northstar’s contract, and the company could stay on through 2017.

Rauner spokeswoman Eleni Demertzis says Madigan is making more excuses for the inaction that has kept the state from having an annual budget for the past two years.

House speaker’s letter rebukes governor’s claims

The Democratic speaker of the Illinois House is upbraiding Gov. Bruce Rauner for comments the governor made about him.

Speaker Michael Madigan wrote the Republican a letter Tuesday. It said Rauner made “false statements” a day earlier that Madigan was blocking sale of the state-owned Thompson Center in Chicago.

Madigan says his staff and Rauner’s continue to cooperate on the details. He says Rauner’s comments were “disingenuous” and “beneath your office.”

The James R. Thompson Center in Chicago’s Loop is a government office behemoth that is underutilized as the state payroll has shrunk.

Rauner has budgeted $300 million from its sale.

Volunteers for Lincoln’s New Salem historic site The Illinois Historic Preservation Agency is looking for volunteers to help recreate life in the 1830s log village where Abraham Lincoln lived for six years as a young adult.

Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site is located about two miles south of Petersburg and 20 miles northwest of Springfield. The side includes a reconstructed village, complete with a blacksmith, a rail splitter, homes and a country store.

Volunteers are needed to dress in period clothing, staff the visitor center or help with special events.

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Rockford Sikh leader: ‘We are one family’

BY JIM HAGERTY CONTRIBUTOR

Baba Ji of Rockford’s Nanaksar Sikh Temple talks with Managing Editor Shane Nicholson Monday at the offices of The Rock River Times. Jim Hagerty

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e have to know each other. And with all of the di�erences and diversity, there is one thing to remember: We are one family.”

A local religious leader fears a disturbing national trend could rear its head in Rockford.

Baba Ji, of the Nanaksar Sikh Temple, 714 3rd St., said while many people confuse his parishioners with Muslims – something he is glad to correct – a growing number of those he encounters often make another mischaracterization, one with a much more sinister connotation.

“People think we are terrorists,” Ji said.

Although no violence has come upon the Rockford Sikh community, Ji’s fears are hardly without merit. In 2012, a gunman shot six people dead at a Milwaukee temple.

O�cials believe the incident was a hate crime directed at Muslims, a faith Ji says is also often misunderstood.

“Just because one or two terrorists claim to be Muslim, it doesn’t mean you can bind the whole community who believe in Islam,” Ji said.

“In the Middle East, people are fighting with each other – Shia and Sunni. And sometimes Christians and non-Muslims are killed. That is what brings misidentification. And it is happening with Sikh.

People ask me, ‘Are you radical Islamic?’”

The answer, Ji said, is “no,” yet since Sept. 11, 2001, Osama bin Laden remains the stereotypical image of a terrorist.

Taliban, al-Qaeda and now ISIS have institutionalized religious hatemongering, placing those who appear to have roots in the Middle East in wrongfully familiar category.

“They see our turbans and our beards and immediately think Sikh are in favor of violence,” Ji said.

Sikh is anything but violent, Ji continued.

In America, Sikhism comes with pride

of citizenship, and an indoctrination of the American melting pot. Absent is a disdain for western culture, Christianity or Judaism, an earmark of radical groups around the world, including those who claim to follow Islam.

“Terrorists only use the name of Islam,” Ji said. “They are not true Muslims. They are like Sikh. True followers of Islam are peaceful people who do not believe in terrorism. Please, don’t hit him or shoot them.”

Other recent incidents of violent race crimes and attacks on the Sikh community have also occurred in Arizona, Atlanta, California, Kansas City and New York.

Ji said each attack was fueled largely by misinformation and a brand of jingoism that has no place in peaceful, loving society.

Ji is also a realist. Not everyone will adhere to peaceful values and consider others above themselves. When that occurs, he said, we must step aside and allow our public servants take over.

“If you see somebody – anybody – looking suspicious, call the police,” he said.

“Don’t take the law into your (own) hands.

The United States is the biggest county in the word that is always talking about civil rights, freedom of religion and racism. If we (allow) racism, vandalism and hate crime, it is a black spot on the Constitution and the supreme law of the land.”

Ji is currently participating in Zion Lutheran Church’s Neighbors of Faith program.

“We talk about how we can make a strong relationship with those with a di�erent relationship and a di�erent culture,” he said. “We have to know each other. And with all of the di�erences and diversity, there is one thing to remember: We are one family.”

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William Rose’s Four Crime Initiatives for Rockford

-Give Chief O’Shea the tools to fight crime (Add Officers) -Let the Chief decide how to police (Not City Hall) -Urge Mandatory Confiscation of Drug Properties/Cars

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Dr. Rudy Valdez

Running as a leader, not a politician Experience • Over 35 years in the automotive, manufacturing, and aerospace industries • Aerospace executive leading hundreds over 7 facilities and $500M budget • Led award winning teams on Hamilton Sundstrand U.S. Space Programs • Worked with local, state, and federal legislators for over 20 years • Former IBEW Local 1031 union member • Former chairman of the RPS205 Budget & Finance committee • Community leader actively served in over 30 boards and committees

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• Married almost 35 years to college sweetheart

• Master of Business Administration

• Father to three daughters and three son-in-laws

• Bachelor of Science Chemical Engineering

• Grandfather to three grandchildren

• Manufacturing Management certification

• Sibling to four brothers and a sister

• School Chief Financial Officer certification

• Parents immigrated from Guadalajara, Mexico

• Passed the School Superintendent exam

• Have called Rockford home for almost 30 years

Priorities • Reduce crime by providing technology & training resources to officers

• Establish a city liaison to help create/grow business

• Neighborhood policing, youth activities, and LED technology for street lights

• Update ordinances to be more business friendly

• Collaborate with County to establish a 708 mental health board

• Collaborate with other taxing bodies to reduce tax

• Target solutions for domestic violence, substance abuse, and human trafficking

• Improve budget & performance management

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Contract with the Community

4. Maximize efficiency

By John Guevara Contributor

with Shane Nicholson Managing Editor

Last month, 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. 4, “Maximize efficiency.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. Improve student outcomes. Improve graduation rates.

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

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

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

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ne of the hot terms out there is “rightsizing.” Rightsizing and its variants have looped their way from the late-80s corporate world into realtor speak and is currently making the rounds of government lingo.

It is up to “We the People” to ensure rightsizing is more than a political buzzword and one way to do that is by requiring that local governments maximize efficiency.

It was Nehru who said, “Obviously, the highest type of efficiency is that which can utilize existing material to the best advantage.” Efficiency from our public officials – both elected and appointed – should by definition include four things. First, they should consolidate the areas of government where there is duplication. Second, find ways to collaborate where consolidation isn’t possible. Third, they should maximize the use of technology to improve operations. Fourth, they should develop dashboards to measure how they are improving their performance and make publish those dashboards regularly.

Consolidation is definitely gaining steam in Winnebago County, as it should. It has been 36 years since the last local government consolidation took place. For decades, the region was served by the City of Rockford Health Department. In 1961, the Winnebago County Board created the Winnebago County Health Department. It only took 10 years for Rockford residents to see the benefits of folding the City Health Department into the County’s, saving taxpayer dollars in the process.

In 2010 County board members, led by now State Rep. John Cabello when he was on the Board, began putting pressure on Sheriff Dick Myers to explore consolidating the city and county 9-1-1 call centers. The idea began gaining support in the City of Rockford with the new City Council in 2013.

Alderman Jamie Getchius, a staunch supporter of the Contract with the Community, says, “We need to be aggressive about consolidating services for the benefit of the taxpayers. As an example, we should combine the city and county 9-1-1 call centers. I have passed a joint resolution with the Rockford City Council and Winnebago County Board to explore this option. It was favorably received by the 9-1-1 Board. I look forward to this work being completed.”

A major area of consolidation would be the elimination of Township governments. This idea has moved forward in downstate Belleville, saving taxpayers over a quarter-million dollars. Evanston Township has also been eliminated.

Evanston has joined DuPage, McHenry and Lake Counties in seeking legislation from Springfield to allow the dissolution of different governments including townships.

Folding Rockford Township into County and City government at the very least would save taxpayers the annual six-figure salary and benefits of the Rockford Township Supervisor.

Another opportunity for consolidation is in election offices. Winnebago County is one of the few remaining counties in Illinois with two election offices: the Winnebago County Clerk’s office and the City of Rockford Election Commission. The push to combine the two goes back to the 1950s and has been the central theme of the past two Republican candidates for the office.

The reason the conversation has taken almost seven decades is simple according to Rockford Election

Commissioner, Ryan Brauns. Brauns maintains that the issue is philosophical. He says we have an “opportunity for the best run system with the most continuity” in an independent, court appointed, bipartisan commission environment.

An independent commission has been endorsed in two studies by the League of Women Voters. It takes elections out of the hands of elected officials and puts them into the hands of election professionals. However, it requires authorization from the General Assembly in Springfield.

Voters in the City of Rockford could choose to consolidate election offices and save tax dollars if a referendum were placed on the ballot dissolving Rockford’s Election Commission. This would place city elections in the office of the Winnebago County Clerk.

Collaboration is also an important component when maximizing efficiency. Far too often state laws, politics or up front costs prevent governments from consolidating offices. In that event, collaboration through intergovernmental agreements is one way to maximize efficiency and save taxpayer dollars.

17th Circuit Chief Judge, Joe McGraw wrote to highlight an example of just such collaboration: “The recent Intergovernmental Agreement entered into by the Court, Chairman Frank Haney, Sheriff Caruana, Mayor Morrissey and Chief O’Shea is a prime example of efficiency in government.

Through collaborative efforts and a reallocation of available resources we found a shared solution to restore and enhance the functioning of the Winnebago County Juvenile Assessment Center. Our agreement serves to enhance public safety by reestablishing a law enforcement officer at the Juvenile Assessment Center. This position was eliminated in October 2015 due to financial constraints. Now, law enforcement officers will be able to bring juveniles to the Assessment Center for a swift assessment and determination of appropriate rehabilitative services for minors who are arrested. Law enforcement officers will be able to drop off the juvenile at the Assessment Center with the Sheriff’s Deputy and get back out on the street. This increases the amount of time the Patrol Officers can stay out on the street doing their sworn duties rather than being tied up at the Assessment Center. A fully operational Juvenile Assessment Center benefits the justice system, the juvenile and the safety of the community. The Court tirelessly campaigned for the restoration of the Juvenile Assessment Center to peak efficiency. The Sheriff has done his part, the City has done their part and now it is up to the County Board to do their part to fund the Detention Officers who transport juveniles from the Assessment Center to the Detention center, if necessary, so that law enforcement officers can get back on the street and protect the community.”

Democratic Minority County Board Caucus Leader Joe Hoffman also believes collaboration is important.

He would like the board and Chairman Haney to work with the Court Administration to reduce its “top heavy management and administrative staff.”.

In the absence of a state law creating an independent election commission, or the passage of a referendum dissolving the Rockford Elections office, Brauns suggests integrated collaboration to get the ball rolling. The two election offices have already dipped their toe in the waters of collaboration last year when they hosted a single off-site location for early voting. Brauns thinks an inter-

March 29, 2017 The Rock River Times. governmental agreement to progress into alignment would eventually pave the way for consolidation.

Technological improvements are essential to maximizing e�ciency.

The Rock River Times highlighted a prime example of this in the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk’s o�ce only a couple months ago. Not only did they develop a paperless system for courtrooms; they meticulously measured every interaction in each courtroom to make sure that the paperless system was fast enough to save time and personnel, a savings which ultimately saves taxpayer money while demonstrating good stewardship. Their example sets the bar for local governments everywhere.

Lastly, the only way for the community to gauge how each public body is maximizing e�ciency is if there is a simple dashboard report. Winnebago County Chairman Frank Haney has made departmental scorecards a central

theme of his administration. The City of Rockford o�ers several di�erent reporting systems. The foundation is there to help people see what’s being done, what the plan is, and what the projections are for the future. It’s up to elected and appointed o�cials to make it happen.

Benjamin Disraeli once said, “There can be economy only where there is e�ciency.” Independent candidate for mayor, and supporter of the Contract with the Community, Rudy Valdez agrees.

“Maximizing government e�ciency not only saves taxpayer dollars,” he said, “but also results in more timely decision making. The speed of government would actually accelerate.”

Government should do more than spend our money. It should work to spend our money in the best way possible and be required to prove that the way it’s spending it is the best way. Following these four steps will maximize government e�ciency for our community.

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Endorsement. Rockford Township Assessor

Vote Horstman for assesor

Endorsement.

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s we wrote last week, Winnebago County’s property taxes are among the highest in the nation.

Property taxes start with each Township Assessor’s office. This year, Rockford Township has a choice for Assessor between three-term incumbent Ken Crowley and political newcomer Jessica Horstman.

Horstman isn’t the average newcomer. She has over 10 years of experience working in the Rockford Township Assessor’s office. She is a licensed mortgage broker and a certified property assessor.

She is also no stranger to politics.

Horstman’s mother, Jean Crosby, was recently elected to the Winnebago County Board, unseating incumbent John Sweeney in the process. Her husband, Kevin, served one term on the County Board.

Horstman’s website, jh4rockford. com, reads more like a legal brief than an online campaign promotion. She not only makes the case to vote for her based on her experience; she outlines the ongoing problems with Crowley’s administration.

She charges that Crowley utilizes “cowboy assessing” instead of a standardardized formula based on the Illinois Property Tax Code. The result has been a significant number of property assessment challenges.

These challenges not only adjust the “cowboy assessment,” they also cost taxpayers time and money.

The reasons for Crowley’s “cowboy assessing” are outlined in a 19 page summary of what she calls “collusion” to manipulate assessed value to increase tax revenues.

Horstman commits to openness, and transparency, as well as best practices to yield more accurate assessments unsullied by politics. Her website includes information to help taxpayers discover if they qualify for tax exemptions, and also includes a calendar of important tax dates.

On the other hand, Crowley is a three term incumbent with a laundry list of endorsements. His website is like a typical politician’s, long on cheerleading and promises while short on the details. It offers no clarification on the detailed charges leveled against his almost dozen years in office.

We say three terms is long enough.

Horstman is endorsed.

Democratic candidate for Rockford mayor Tom McNamara speaks with a citizen Monday morning. Carly Rice

Vote McNamara for mayor

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or the first time in more than a decade, a new name will adorn the offices on the 8th floor of downtown’s City Hall.

Some have clamored for a new mayor since the first days of the outgoing Larry Morrissey administration, some 12 years ago. That’s the nature of politics, and that’s the challenge facing the incoming administration as a raft of controversial city projects loom.

Of the four candidates for mayor – Independents Rudy Valdez and Ronnie Manns; Republican Brian Leggero; and Democrat Tom McNamara – only one has played a crucial role in the ongoing development of these projects, and only one is the person we feel can lead Rockford forward through the coming years.

Third Ward Alderman Tom McNamara has been a progressive voice for change on the City Council since he came on board in 2013. He’s a council member in the modern, non-partisan

model much needed in local government, willing to work with and listen to any fellow citizen about their concerns.

McNamara is the type of politician we would hope could fill the ranks of government from top-to-bottom. He is the type of leader willing to listen to all points of view on any given subject; to say “thank you” for your input; to take the time to research your problems and find solutions; to make a point to always get back to you if he was unable to address your issue in the moment; and to do so in a very timely fashion.

It’s a common refrain from those who have worked alongside him the past four years: Tom is someone who will always respond to you, whether you like it or not, and he is always thoughtful in that response.

If a campaign is any measure of the man and his expectations for a future administration, we look forward to the next four years. McNamara’s campaign has been one of the utmost respect, and one with an open door. Persons walking into his campaign office off the street have been greeted and listened to, not only by the candidate’s staff but by McNamara himself. This sort

of open door to government is exactly what we need.

And McNamara is not simply a photo-op politician; he is one willing to get stuck into policy discussions and debates in the council. He was pro-active in the search for a new police chief; has advocated for expanding policing services; established a special review board for TIF applications; brought the Mow to Own sweat equity program to life, helping to recover properties lost from tax rolls; spearheaded a tax rebate program for homeowners who purchase distressed properties; and advocated for the repositioning of reclaim capital improvement funds to the areas of town that need it the most, not simply to be evenly redistributed across the 14 wards.

McNamara has every bit the energy and passion his father and former mayor John had for the city, although perhaps a bit more smoothed over, and without the salty language. McNamara is a family man with strong roots in the community, and advocate for Rockford at all times. And he is the right choice to lead our city through the coming years. Vote Tom McNamara for mayor.

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Commentary

‘This is basically fraud’

By Rich Miller Capitol Fax

I’ve been going to Illinois Statehouse committee hearings longer than I care to remember - something like 27 years.

Last week, however, was the first time I can ever recall having to fight back tears during a hearing.

The House Appropriations - General Services Committee heard testimony last week from Kenea Williams, a state employee who works at the Murray Developmental Center in Centralia. She has fifteen-month-old twins named Kobe and Kade. They were born premature and Kobe has something called broncho pulmonary displasia. His little lungs are scarred and he requires supplemental oxygen just to live.

Long story short, the company that supplied the oxygen tanks for Kobe dropped out of the state’s group health insurance system because the state isn’t paying its bills during our long governmental impasse and they wanted their equipment back. Ms. Williams testified last week that Reps. John Cavaletto (R-Salem) and Charles Meier (R-Okawville) helped convince the company to continue supplying oxygen

equipment to Kobe until this July.

But for whatever reason, company execs changed their minds and they sent some employees to retrieve the equipment in January. When a frightened Williams refused to answer her door, the employees apparently called the local county sheriff. Two sheriff’s deputies arrived, listened to the desperate mom tearfully plead her case and thankfully decided not to intervene. Ms. Williams has since found a new supplier for a home oxygen system.

So, think about this for a second.

The state is deducting health insurance premiums out of Ms. Williams’ paychecks twice a month without fail. But there is no state appropriation for group health insurance in this fiscal year’s horribly inadequate stopgap budget, so lots of state vendors aren’t getting paid. The bill payment cycle for some of these insurance plans is currently about two years, so providers, like the company which supplied the oxygen tanks for Kobe, are understandably dropping out.

I’m told that the Illinois Department of Central Management Services played a very big role in finding another oxygen tank supplier for that little baby, who

was also at the hearing last week with an oxygen tank and a tube taped under his little nose. Many kudos to everyone who helped keep that child alive, including those sheriff’s deputies.

But, people, c’mon. This story, while it currently has a happy ending, is just so beyond the pale.

If a private sector company withheld insurance payments from workers and didn’t pay the money it owed to the insurance provider, the state would clamp down super hard on that employer.

But Illinois doesn’t even bother paying its end, and, in fact, the state hasn’t fully funded that insurance program in years.

This is basically fraud.

Others testified at the committee last week that some dentists are demanding payment up front from state employees. So, the patients are paying for insurance, but they can’t get treatment unless they pay in advance and then, presumably sometime down the road, the insurance company will reimburse them once the companies get paid by the state. A lobbyist for the Illinois State Dental Society recently told legislators that the state owes 9,000 dentists a total of $174 million.

Let’s just hope heart and cancer

surgeons don’t start making patients pay in advance.

Legislators are basically doing the same thing to the worker health insurance fund that they used to do to the pension funds.

They promise good benefits at a very reasonable cost to the employee, but then don’t provide nearly enough state funding needed to make the payouts.

Only, with the healthcare fund, it’s worse. The pension funds have always had enough cushion in them to forestall an immediate meltdown. They could pay retirees without any money from the state for a while.

But the health insurance fund has a $3.5 billion negative balance. And that deficit will only continue to grow because the only money currently going into the fund is from state employee payroll deductions.

“I pay my premiums,” Ms. Williams told the House committee last week. “I do my part. Now I feel like the state needs to do their part. They need to pay their bills.”

So, how about the governor and the General Assembly get a real budget deal done before we, as a state, collectively kill a supposedly fully insured baby? Is that really all that much to ask?

4) replace doors and frames ($173,500) 5) adding or improving parking spaces not counting for buses ($1,720,000) 6) Making extra restrooms so adults and children have separate facilities. ($130,000) My comment here is that sometimes little children need some adult supervision.

I attended the meeting on this subject at the Burritt Twp Hall and discussed my concerns. I ask for you to decide if you want the extra tax burden in exchange for the improvements. Be sure to vote.

I am concerned that the Winnebago School Distract 323 would publish this advertisement which I feel is misleading and in doing so sets a bad example for us and especially bad for students.

Alderman Jury’s leadership as Chairman of the City Finance Committee has helped to ensure years of balanced budgets, financial solvency and will keep Loves Park’s property tax rate at zero.

Greg has been a personal friend for decades. I know him as a strong supporter of the Rockford Park District. Through the Ryan Jury Play Day, Greg and his family have put community first by raising over 1.2 million dollars for childhood health programs at Swedish American Hospital.

Greg Jury’s leadership will continue Loves Park’s success and move us forward. I urge my fellow Loves Park residents to vote for Greg Jury for Mayor on April 4.

Ed Schott

Executive Director of the Rockford Park District, Retired and Loves Park Resident

As alderman for the 3rd ward he is made aware on a daily basis the need to increase public safety. Citizens who feel comfortable in their own neighborhoods, benefit not only they’re own immediate area but all the surrounding ones as well.

The vital need for quality education, that cares for not only the student, but the entire community means better jobs, and better living in a Rockford with reduced property taxes that brings people and businesses here to call home. These are just a few of the goals that Tom will work toward for each and everyone of us with the greatest of optimism, he sees a city with tremendous potential, a city that will be vibrant and viable for generations to come, and he is eager to to take on the responsibility of your mayor.

I have only tapped the surface in these brief remarks but if you want to know more on Toms vision please go to McNamaraForMayor.com.

Letters to the Editor Winnebago School District misleads residents

The district mailed color cardboard fact or information folders advertising: “Regarding the proposed referendum on the April 4th ballot that will improve facilities and result in a tax rate DECREASE”. The fact is that passage of the referendum would result in a tax rate INCREASE over the tax if the referendum failed. The district’s claim of a decrease arises from the fact that some bonds which we have been paying for years are to expire or to be paid off soon, similar to you paying the last payment on your home mortgage. Only then, will the tax rate be lower than it is at present. With the passage of the referendum, the rate will be higher than if fails, but a little lower than it is now BEFORE the current bonds are retired.

The funds gained from the referendum would result in various improvements, some of doubtful worth, including: 1) destroying and replacing some school facilities, 2) removing asbestos building material which the superintendent stated is not harming students at the present time.

3) replacing windows with more efficient ones ($584,000)

Winnebago

Jury for Loves Park mayor

Greg Jury is a candidate for Mayor of the City of Loves Park in the April 4, 2017 election.

Greg has served the city as alderman for 18 years, and will apply this wealth of experience to the Mayor’s duties. His integrity, creativity and professionalism will serve the city well.

Webbs Norman

McNamara the right choice for Rockford

If someone asked me to describe Tom McNamara in two words, realistic and optimistic would immediately come to mind. In today’s crazy world of politics, we have running for mayor, a man who sees the city of Rockford in the most positive of lights.

Betsey McCoy Rockford

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Go outside and do something

A Spring ‘to do’ list

By Don Miller

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Contributor

was a trombone player from fourth grade all the way through high school. This meant I sat to the conductor’s right in the last row of the concert band for all those years. Trombone players seem to have a stereotype as being the goofballs in most bands. I and my fellow tromboners fit that stereotype.

I tell you this because our beloved band leader on any given day that we were not paying attention (which was any given day) would pop his cork. One specific day, he singled out our little group of players as not listening to his words of advice.

His attention to us coincided with the one of the trombone player’s realizing that the rest of the section had drained their spit valves on his chair before band class.

This caused him to stand and squeal which drew attention our way.

We got “the stare” but the quote from Mr. Oberst on that day was notable: “If you guys grow up ignorant, it is not because I didn’t try to tell you something.” We replied with a “huh?” Here it is forty years later and I am going to turn that quote around on you, that if you go the rest of your life being ignorant it isn’t because I didn’t try to tell you something.

Did I hear a “huh?”

That something I want you to hear is that this region is full of great wild places to walk, canoe, and visit. Listed below are some of my favorite places that I think you should put on your to do this spring.

Sugar River Forest Preserve (Ridge Trail)

SRFP is located in the northwest part of Winnebago County, in sand country.

Enter the Preserve to the left of the main entrance and travel to the first right and take that to the old stone shelter house called “Riverview.” Walk around the shelter house and take a good look at it, because “they are not building them like this anymore.” There are some nice oaks there as well as a rare plant called “kittentails.”

The trail takes you along the river ridge through the forest. The forest is made up of some beautiful oak trees and the woodland floor is covered with Dutchman’s Breeched when they are in season. (April) Along the trail you can look down to the river and see the bucolic Sugar flowing endlessly by. You don’t walk far and you come to a very nice sand prairie remnant. It is a great visit any time, but I like it best when the bird foot’s violets are blooming (April) or a little later when the goat’s rue is at its peak. (June) Right across from the prairie is one of the finest views in the County. A gnarly old oak with a cavity in it, takes your eye away

from the flowers and draws your attention to it and the river bend below. The trail continues through some wonderful oaks and some more prairie. You eventually come out at the walk-in camping area; you can travel through and out the north side, then through a floodplain forest all the way to Yale Bride Road or turn around a walk back noticing things you had not seen on your first pass through.

Pecatonica River Forest Preserve (Ox Bow Lake Trail)

Begin at the shelter house and go south through the restored prairie and follow the trail around the road. You soon run across some stairs and after you have descended them go to your left. You are now in the nature preserve section of the PRFP. Mid April to mid May this place is gorgeous in spring ephemerals. Bluebells, anemones, trillium, mayapples, blueeyed Mary’s, they are all there waiting for you to catch a glimpse. There is nice overlook of the ox bow lake where one can hear multitudes of frogs and waterfowl. The ox bow is the old river path, now more of a marsh/wetland ecosystem now. It is a great place for turtles and a few muskrats can be seen as well. It is a quick walk around the oxbow through some wonderful stands of maples and some big hackberry trees. The other side of the loop you’ll find yourself walking along side of the Pecatonica River and listening to the sandhill cranes.

Canoe the South Branch Oak Ridge Forest Preserve to Blackhawk Springs Forest Preserve

Here is a water trail for you and a short but GREAT canoe trip. It is the float that you can do after work to forget about everything else and just have river time and still be home for supper. Put in at Oak Ridge Forest Preserve on Blomberg Road and take out about an hour and fifteen minutes later at Blackhawk Springs Forest Preserve by Perryville Road. This meandering stream is a nice as we get in northern Illinois once you are past the cement dumping that is going on along River Road. You’ll pass by centennial sycamore trees, with their white naked bark piercing the deep blue skies of the spring. If your timing is good, bluebells will grace the shoreline in many spots.

Freshwater mussels will be seen partially buried in the rocky bottom of the South Branch. Ospreys, Bald Eagles, Belted Kingfishers, and other colorful birds will dot the river’s edge of forest and fields.

Canoe Nelson Bridge to Yale Bridge (Colored Sands Forest Preserve)

Without a doubt this stretch is the best (in my humble opinion) canoeing in the area. You must creep up into Wisconsin through the cheddar curtain a little to put in at little county park located right before the bridge on Nelson

Road. The float down to Yale Bridge Road is sheer delight. It is truly as wild as northern Illinois gets. You must have some paddling skills to get around some down trees and you want to be able to read a river some, but that is part of the fun. The fishing and birding are super, but it is the quiet tranquility of the paddle that is the best. Add a cheese and cracker with some sardines on the side for a break on a sandbar and I’m telling you, that it is a day well spent and long remembered.

Deer Run Forest Preserve Trail

This is one awesome spring walk.

Taking the trail from the south facing parking lot heading west you soon find the South Branch of the Kishwaukee River. The trail meanders with the river through a very rich floodplain forest. The best time to hike is at the end of April (but is nice anytime) when the bluebells are in full bloom and the rue anemone fill in-between. There are numerous spots where you can walk down to the river’s edge and explore the tracks in the dirt and sand. Great bird life can be seen from eagles, ospreys, great blue and green heron to numerous warblers and other songbirds in the spring. Take your time on this one, don’t hurry and take it all in.

Let me hear what you think or let me know of some of your favorite places. Email rivermiller@hotmail.com and see you on the trail or river.

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Voices of the Community

Widening on I-39/90 begins over the border Temporary widening work is anticipated to begin next week on Interstate 39/90 southbound, between the County S (Shopiere Road) interchange and the Illinois state line. Crews will also remove and reconstruct the Stateline Road bridge over the Interstate near Beloit.

The Stateline Road bridge is scheduled to be closed to all traffic on Monday, April 3. Alternate local routes are required.

The structure will be removed starting the week of April 10-14, and rebuilt and lengthened in the same location by mid-August. Noise is anticipated during the overnight hours from the bridge demolition, construction equipment and backup alarms.

I-39/90 remains open to two lanes in each direction during peak travel times.

Nightly single lane closures will occur on the Interstate weeknights from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. within the construction project limits. All lane restrictions and work operations are weather dependent and subject to change. Motorists are reminded to be alert and drive with caution in all work zones.

These projects are expected to be completed in mid-August 2017. For more information visit i39-90.wi.gov.

–WisDOT

Pay your library fines and fees online

Are you having trouble sleeping at night thinking about those fines and fees you have accumulated on your Rockford Public Library account? Well RPL has good news for you. You can now pay your fines and fees online.

RPL has a brand new feature on our website, under My Account. Simply log onto your account and across the top of your account page you will see Personal Information, Checkouts, Holds, and the new tab, Fines. Click on Fines and you will be shown any fine and fees you have, and from right there, you can pay for them.

Click on the Make Payment button and you

just need to fill out the form and you can make your payment with a credit card.

RPL accepts Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express. For more information visit rockfordpubliclibrary.org.

–RPL

RVC center for retirement programs to stay at Bell School

Rock Valley College’s Center for Learning in Retirement (CLR) will not be relocating at this time and will continue to operate at its current location at 3350 Bell School Road.

RVC Board of Trustees members had previously discussed options to relocate the CLR classes to the College’s main campus and sell the property on Bell School Road. At Tuesday night’s regular board meeting, trustees agreed not to move forward with relocating the CLR program at this time, however, the program will continue to be evaluated to make sure it is fiscally sustainable.

For over 20 years, Rock Valley College has proudly supported the CLR, a membership program for older adult learners. With over 1,300 members age 50+, CLR is one of the largest and most successful lifelong learning institutes in the nation. It has grown from offering just five classes in 1993 to offering over 300 in 2017.

The CLR’s mission is to provide quality lifelong learning for members 50 years and older through diverse educational, cultural, and social opportunities. CLR makes a difference in people’s lives by expanding their minds with knowledge, providing diverse opportunities for personal growth, promoting connections with other people who share similar interests, and allowing for lots of fun along the way. In addition to classes, trips, and social events, CLR offers Special Interest Groups, which meet on a regular basis for continued learning and enjoyment.

Learn more at rockvalleycollege.edu/clr.

–RVC

Playground renamed in honor of Lindberg

At the Rockford Park District Board of Commissioners Tuesday meeting, the Board approved the renaming of Loves Park Playground to Darryl F. Lindberg Park in recognition of the Loves Park mayor’s substantial community contributions.

Lindberg recently completed a public service career spanning more than four decades, with the last 20 years serving as Mayor of Loves Park. Specifically during his tenure as mayor, Lindberg supported a number of District initiatives which include among others the development of the Wentland Sports Complex/ HCC Skatepark, and the agreement to facilitate improvements to Loves Park Playground. The playground project served to concurrently remove the public blight of a former lumberyard, and facilitated expansion of the Woodward aerospace company.

Most recently, Mayor Lindberg spearheaded Loves Park’s support of the “Reclaiming First” initiative, which will allow the greater Rockford region to regain its position as the region’s premier sports tournament destination.

–RPD

Architect Jeanne Gang to speak at RAM fundraising luncheon

Internationally acclaimed architect Jeanne Gang is the featured speaker at a special fundraising luncheon for Rockford Art Museum on April 18 at Giovanni’s in Rockford. The Belvidere native is a MacArthur Fellow whose award-winning projects with Studio Gang Architects include Chicago skyscraper Aqua and Rock Valley College’s Starlight Theatre. Tickets are $55 and available at rockfordartmuseum. org through April 11.

This luncheon is presented by Women’s Art Board of RAM and sponsored by Alpine Bank; additional sponsors include Dean Alan Olson Foundation and Sarah Hagarty. Ticket proceeds help Women’s Art Board support Rockford Art Museum educational programming.

MacArthur Fellow Gang, FAIA, is the founding principal of Studio Gang, an architecture and urbanism practice with offices in Chicago and New York. Jeanne works across scales and typologies to test how design can strengthen relationships between individuals, communities, and environments. Her interdisciplinary and research-driven approach has produced projects from multi-acre urban parks to

super-tall towers.

Jeanne and Studio Gang are currently designing major projects throughout the Americas and Europe, including an expansion of the American Museum of Natural History in New York City; the next United States Embassy in Brasília, Brazil; the competition for the renovation of Tour Montparnasse in Paris; a unified campus for the California College of the Arts in San Francisco; a re-envisioned Arkansas Arts Center in Little Rock; a multi-city project reimagining civic buildings across the U.S.; and the National Building Museum’s 2017 Summer Block Party installation.

–RAM

Register now for summer arts programs

The Rockford Area Arts Council invites children and youth ages 5-18 to spend this summer being creative through two programs: RAAC Arts Camp, for children ages 5-13, is held at Ellis School. This year there are two sessions: June 5-15 and July 10-20. Campers select three classes to attend daily from 1-4:30 p.m. Choices include: Art, Theater, Singing, Guitar, Video Production, Creative Writing, Rap, Hip-Hop Dance, and Modern Dance.

ArtsPlace is an arts apprenticeship program for youth ages 14-18 with a commitment to improving their artistic skills. ArtsPlace Teams this year are: Dance, Theater, Video Production, and Visual Arts. Youth are mentored by professional artists and create original work which is presented to the public.

Proceeds earned from the sales of the work and tickets to the performance are awarded to the youth as stipends.

ArtsPlace is a work experience program that is used as a reference for college applications and employment.

RAAC Arts Camp and ArtsPlace are made possible in part through the Illinois Arts Council Agency, the City of Rockford, Community Foundation of Northern Illinois, Rockford School District 205, Alpine Kiwanis and individual donations.

Applications for both programs are available at the Rockford Area Arts Council, 713 E. State St. and online at artsforeveryone.com Applications are accepted until seats are filled.

For more information contact the Arts Council at 815-963-6765.

–RAAC Let us know what your company or organization is doing. Submit your notices to contact@rockrivertimes.com.

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CONFLICTED First 100 Days

Head of Trump/Russia probe, member of transition team, won’t step down

By Eileen Sullivan &Eric Tucker Associated Press

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WASHINGTON – Potential W hite House entanglement in Congress’ investigation of Russian meddling in the 2016 election brought new cries of protest from Democrats on Tuesday as fresh political allegations clouded the probe.

Dev in Nunes, t he chairman of the House intelligence committee which is conducting one of the congressional investigations, turned aside calls to step aside. Later in the day, the White House vehemently denied a report that it had sought to hobble the testimony of a former acting attorney general before Nunes canceled the hearing where she was to speak.

President Donald Trump’s spokesman, Sean Spicer, lashed out at reporters, claiming they’re seeing conspiracies where none exist.

“If the president puts Russian salad dressing on his salad tonight, somehow that’s a Russian connection,” he suggested.

The embattled House committee is conducting one of three probes into the election campaign, its aftermath and potential contacts between Trump officials and Russians. The Senate intelligence committee is doing its own investigation, and since late July the FBI has been conducting a counterintelligence investigation into Russia’s meddling and possible coordination with the Trump campaign.

Nunes’ decision to cancel Tuesday’s hearing was the latest in a series of actions that Democrats contend demonstrate that his loyalty to Trump is greater than his commitment to leading an independent investigation. The California Republican, who was a member of Trump’s presidential transition team, has said he met with a secret source last week on White House grounds to review classified material that showed Trump associates’ communications had been

captured in “incidental” surveillance of foreigners in November, December and January.

Nunes would not name the source of the information, and his office said he did not intend to share it with other members of the committee.

Nor would he disclose who invited him on the White House grounds for the meeting. He described the source as an intelligence official, not a White House official. In an interview on CNN, he suggested the president’s aides were unaware of the meeting.

Trump has used Nunes’ revelations to defend his unproven claim that Barack Obama tapped phones at Trump Tower. In a series of tweets Monday night, Trump said that instead of probing his associates, the committee should be investigating his Democrat opponent Hillary Clinton’s ties to the Kremlin.

“Trump Russia story is a hoax,” he tweeted.

Adding to the swirl of questions was the publication of a series of letters dated March 23 and March 24 involving a lawyer for former Acting Attorney General Sally Yates.

Yates, along with former CIA Director John Brennan and former director of national intelligence James Clapper, had agreed to testify publicly before the House intelligence committee.

The canceled hearing would have been the first opportunity for the public to hear Yates’ account of her role in the firing of Trump’s first national security adviser, Michael Flynn.

T he let ters from law yer David O’Neil, published by The Washington Post, appeared to be in response to a meeting O’Neil had at the Justice Department on March 23 in advance of the hearing.

In them, O’Neil pushes back against what he says is Justice Department guidance on what Yates could say about conversations she had with Trump — conversations the department indicated could be covered by executive privilege.

“We b e l ie ve t h at t h e Department’s position in this regard is overbroad, incor-

rect, and inconsistent with the Department’s historical approach to the congressional testimony of current and former senior officials,” O’Neil wrote in a March 23 letter to Justice Department official Samuel Ramer. He also wrote that Yates’ testimony would cover details that others have publicly recounted.

T he Ju st i c e D e p a r t me nt responded to O’Neil saying that the question of what privileged conversations Yates could discuss was ultimately up to the White House.

Spicer on Tuesday said the White House never sought to stop her. “We have no problem with her testifying, plain and simple,” he said.

O’Neil declined to comment Tuesday, and a Justice Department spokeswoman did not return a message seeking comment.

Yates was fired in January as acting attorney general after she refused to defend the Trump administration’s first travel ban.

She alerted the White House in January that Flynn had been misleading in his account of a December phone call with the Russian ambassador to the United States in which economic sanctions against Russia were discussed. Flynn was ousted after those discrepancies were made public.

Virginia Sen. Mark Warner, the top Democrat on the Senate intelligence committee, said that White House meddling is not helping to “remove the cloud that increasingly is getting darker over the administration.”

Democratic members of Nunes’ House committee said his ability to lead a bipartisan probe is compromised.

“It’s irregular, to be benign about it, to have a lead investigator kibitzing with the people being investigated,” said Rep. Jim Himes, D-Conn.

House Speaker Paul Ryan reiterated his support for Nunes, and Nunes himself said all of the controversy was standard for Washington.

“It’s the same thing as always around this place — a lot of politics, people get heated, but I’m not going to involve myself with that,” he said.

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Wilco’s return to Rockford

BY SHANE NICHOLSON MANAGING EDITOR

One of America’s most celebrated modern rock bands returns to a Rockford stage for the first time in nearly two decades this summer.

Chicago’s Wilco comes to the Coronado Performing Arts Center on June 14, giving area music fans hope that we will no longer be subjected to the latest pop-née-country o�ering as its only matter of live entertainment.

Formed from the ashes of Uncle Tupelo’s breakup in 1994, frontman and guitarist Je� Tweedy’s crew features just one other original member: bassist John Stirratt. But Wilco’s blend of pop structures with classic rock and Americana vibe has sustained the group’s tumultuous history.

A culture shift in the Rockford Area Venues and Entertainment Authority, the city’s music venue manager, brought about the chance for such an act to roll through town. RAVE board member Howie Heaton said it started with a challenge to SMG, the private management firm RAVE contracts with on shows and venues.

“The RAVE board has been, for sometime really, asking SMG to raise the bar on the shows we get in here. And SMG has done a stellar job.”

Heaton says the advisory board RAVE instituted with organization board member

and local attorney Michael Schirger at the helm has allowed the city to attract bigger and better music acts.

“Schirger and (RAVE executive director Troy) Flynn have done a phenomenal job.

We set out to deviate a little bit from our traditional model of renting out a facility,” said Heaton. “We’ve begun co-producing and funding some acts ourselves.”

If early indications are any sign, the likes of Wilco and similar bands coming to Rockford will be greeted with enthusiasm.

“This is what I call a ‘win’ for Rockford,” former Kryptonite owner Chris Wachowiak said on Twitter, a message echoed across social media on Monday following the show’s announcement.

“This e�ort is kind of a model change for

us,”Heatonadded.“Wewanttobringmoreand more acts like this to Rockford. This is the first major name we’ve landed under this system, and Schirger really deserves a lot of credit.”

Tickets for June 14’s show go on sale Wednesday at Ticketmaster.com, and will also be available at the Coronado and BMO Harris Bank Center box o�ces, or by phone at 815-968-5222.

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What’s Local

Klehm a Rockford treasure

By Jim Hagerty

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agnolia trees, a butterfly garden, countless evergreens and winding trails through vast foliage marks just a portion of what Klehm Arboretum & Botanical Garden has to offer on its tucked-away campus on the west side of Rockford.

The sprawling attraction dates back to 1910, when William Lincoln Taylor began experimental planting of rare trees.

Over the next 58 years, Taylor’s Riggs work caught the attention of the Klehm family, who bought the facility in the late 1960s.

It was maintained for 20 years as rare attraction before it was donated to the Winnebago County Forest Preserve District in 1985.

It wasn’t long before the facility was regarded as one of the most unique plots of land in the country. The evergreen collection alone was the best in the Midwest, and by the mid-1990s the facility became a leading education center and special events garden. Paved paths were added and Klehm became a true entertainment venue.

“That campaign really was the impetus for all that is this here today,” Executive Director Dan Riggs said. “It

established us as the arboretum in the area. It laid the initial groundwork for what has come since then.”

In 1998, the once somewhat hidden treasure became a full-time attraction, open seven days a week with a new botanical center that house the area’s Botanical Society.

This year, the facility received Klehm selected by the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois (CFNIL) to participate in the Carroll Starr Endowment Challenge VIII. The Community Foundation will provide a grant in the amount of $10,000 to complement Klehm’s goal to raise $30,000 by Nov. 1, 2018.

Matching funds become part of Klehm’s endowment fund, which assists with operating expenses.

“The Community Foundation is a critical local partner,” Riggs said. “They hold and manage the fund for us, and are critical in helping not-for-profits reach their potential.”

A 6,000-square-foot pavilion and patio area is currently in the works, as well as a water feature in the children’s garden.

The attraction will include a splash pad and stream for toy boats, Riggs said. Estimated costs of the project is a $250,000.

More information about Klehm Arboretum and Botanical Gardens is available by calling 815-965-8146. A list of events, attractions, collections and visitor information is at klehm.org. The facility is at 2715 S. Main St. Hours are 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., seven days week.

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Rockford Rocked Interviews

Legendary Alpine Valley

By Todd Houston

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uilt in 1977, Alpine Valley Music Theatre is a 37,000-capacity amphitheater nestled deep into a woodsy hillside outside East Troy, Wisc.

With a covered pavilion seating 7,500, the venue has played host to a who’swho of music over the past four decades.

Alpine Valley famously features plenty of lawn seating, if you prefer a more casual concert experience or just simply cannot afford the extra coin.

The genius of this theater is that it’s located roughly between Madison, Milwaukee, Rockford, and Chicago, and therefore draws a wide regional audience.

Some would say that Alpine Valley hosted the best overall concert tailgating experi-

ence in the Midwest, and many love to tell stories about seeing their favorite bands and the parking lot shenanigans that went with it.

A few weeks ago, Jon Reens, Live Nation’s vice-president of marketing, announced that the concert venue won’t be opening or hosting any acts for the 2017 outdoor concert season.

He said the bands that have histor-

ically played at Alpine Valley have decided to play at Chicago’s Wrigley Field this year and other nearby venues. The good news is that Alpine Valley does plan on opening for 2018, so we’ll just have to wait and see.

For this week’s column, we thought it would be fun to hear some Alpine Valley concert stories from local Rockford music fans.

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Sean Kerns - “Mostly, I remember not remembering a Santana show in 1986 and then getting pulled over in Lisle driving home. Nine people in a ‘78 Toyota Celica.”

Andy Cross - “We went up there to see The Firm, who had canceled. However, we didn’t know the show was canceled.

Neither did about 30 other cars worth of people. We cooked out and played Frisbee in Alpine Valley’s parking lot for the afternoon!”

Michelle Church - “Worst sunburn of my life at the all day monsters of rock show in May of 1988! I slept for two days after!

I saw so many shows there, including Bill Cosby, Fleetwood Mac, The Who. I Love, love, love Alpine Valley!”

Gregg Raih - “The first concert I saw at Alpine Valley was Rush, July 5, 1981. I was only 14 and went with my older sister and some of her friends. When the show was over, I was the only sober one in the group so my sister said ‘Gregg, you have to drive us home!’ What a long drive that was back to Freeport.”

Scott Campbell - “I remember sneaking in to see Chicago, which I think was the first show they had. Security was not real strong at the beginning.”

Bink Buchanan - “I Saw Stevie Ray Vaughan’s last concert at Alpine Valley. I still remember commenting about the helicopters flying around the venue.”

Ed’s note: Stevie Ray Vaughn died August 27, 1990 on the Alpine Valley grounds after his helicopter crashed into the mountain in dense fog.

Pamela Booth Nelson - “My husband and I with two of our best friends had 5th row at The Grateful Dead show in 1989.

Nobody remembers how we got the tickets. We went to Lake Geneva afterwards on the way home. So much fun!”

Gary Hill - “I’ve had some pretty good times at Alpine Valley – backstage covering Ozzfest 2004, sliding down the

hill multiple times at the Grateful Dead mud-fest.”

was there the night Stevie Ray Vaughn died.”

Les Hayes - “I have VIDEO of a few Ozzfest pre-show parking lot adventures. Everything from dudes in purple shaded Oakley’s (with massive hand injuries yet still drinking) all the way up to a group of people taking up a collection so a girl would pee on some guys chest. Yeah, Alpine Valley has a special place in my heart.”

Sully Siben - “I was at the Rod Stewart show and it was raining. This girl dressed in an all white mini skirt, matching vest and knee high white boots was trying to make it from the grass to the paved path. Just a couple feet away and she slid right down the hill and into a mud puddle. The whole beer garden erupted!”

Corey Zillhart - “I remember Bon Jovi opening for the Scorpions there in 1988. Bon Jovi got the flying dirt treatment and left the stage early. My father

Randy Wescott - “My first show there was Van Halen’s Monsters of Rock in May of 1988.

It was a hot sunny day and I got the worst sunburn of my life. Van

Halen’s contract said they didn’t go on until after dark so there was a very long wait between the Scorpions’ set and theirs.

People started getting bored and restless. Pretty soon beer cups and hot dog wrappers were being thrown around. It looked like a popcorn popper from up on the hill.”

Bex Mahle - “I was there the day Stevie Ray Vaughn died. A concert I’ll never forget.”

Dave Cassaro - “My first Dead show there was July 11,1981, three days after I turned 16. I Won the tickets off my Y95 real card. Big Dan G. drove us in his Vega!”

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TUBE TALK

Binging older shows

BY PAULA HENDRICKSON

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CONTRIBUTOR

treaming services have made it easier than ever to discover older television shows and past seasons of current series. Some people (and you know who you are) make it a point to re-watch their favorite series every few years, gleaning new details with each subsequent viewing, much as you do when re-reading a favorite novel.

Not long ago, I was staying at my brother and sister-in-law’s house and one evening we settled in with the dogs to watch TV. They’d been binging Scandal and were starting season three of a show I’ve followed fairly regularly over the years.

I’ve got to say it was an interesting experience considering only days before I’d seen the most recent episode, in which Olivia (Kerry Washington) begs Huck (Guillermo Diaz) to kill her father (Joe Morton) because she discovered he’d killed the president-elect.

One of the episodes we happened to be watching that night included flashbacks to when Olivia first realized her father, Eli, was the ruthless mystery man behind the covert special ops agency B613, where he was known only as Command.

We watched three episodes that night – they said on a typical night they might watch even more – and half the characters seemed so sweet an innocent compared to where series creator Shonda Rhimes has taken them in seasons four, five and so far in this current sixth season.

While some characters, namely Abby (Darby Stanchfield), Cyrus (Je� Perry), Quinn (Katie Lowes), Vice President Sally Langston (Kate Burton), and Olivia herself have gone on to do some horrendous acts, other’s lives have taken more curious turns.

In season three Mellie Grant (Bellamy Young) was an ambitious and often drunken, scheming, adulterous First Lady who loathed Olivia – with good cause, since Olivia had a long-term a�air with Mellie’s husband, Fitz (Tony Goldwyn) – and now she’s a divorced Senator on the verge of becoming the President of the United States…all because she hired Olivia to handle her presidential campaign.

In season 3, Jake (Scott Foley), a longtime B613 operative, was a post-Fitz love interest for Olivia. This season, he’s the director of the NSA, is married to the

daughter to Washington power player (thanks in big part to the machinations of Eli Pope), and is Mellie’s running mate rolled into one.

And Charlie (George Newbern) has gone from a dangerous B613 agent into Quinn’s fiancé and a somewhat trusted member of Olivia’s team. Not that many of them should be trusted.

As we were watching the older episodes it was hard remember how much my brother and sister-in-law already knew.

But when Fitz’s secret service agent, Tom Larsen (Brian Letscher), came on screen and my brother said something like, “It’d sure be nice to have a secret service agent,” I couldn’t stop myself from saying, “Maybe not that one.”

Re-watching these older episodes really reminded me of how well producers like Rhimes plan their storylines so far in advance, allowing them to include seemingly small moments in early episodes that can pay o� months or years later.

A couple series I loved the first time around and appreciated even more on subsequent viewings are Saint Elsewhere, Bu�y the Vampire Slayer, and Homicide: Life on the Street. What are some of yours? Let me know on Twitter: @P_Hendrickson.

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Film Reviews

Get Out gets it in all the right places

By Thomas Simpson

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hen it comes to the horror genre, the first aim of the movie is to frighten audiences. Whether that’s through atmospheric tension, cheap jump scares or sheer terror most people go to see a horror film hoping to be scared whilst in the confines of safety.

Some directors have used the genre for underlying satire. Wes Craven’s Scream mocked the same films that inspired the 1996 flick by highlighting how stale the genre had become. On a more social level, George A. Romero reflected the culture of consumerism back at viewers using zombies in Dawn of the Dead.

Now, in 2017, Jordan Peele makes

his directorial debut with Get Out. The themes of racism aren’t exactly subtle and it makes for an unnerving story.

Chris (Daniel Kaluuya) Rose (Allison Williams) prepare for a weekend trip to Rose’s childhood home where Chris will meet Rose’s family for the first time.

Chris asks if Rose’s parents know that he’s black but she tells him not to worry about it. Upon arriving, Rose’s parents Dean (Bradley Whitford) and Missy (Catherine Keener) seem nice enough although Chris can’t help but notice the cliché of this rich white family having black servants. That becomes the least of his worries when he realizes his true purpose for meeting the parents.

As a horror film, Get Out is remarkable. While it lacks in conventional scares, it’s distressing, as Chris is made

to feel uncomfortable with almost every person he meets. The layers are slowly peeled away by the director which creates the reluctant anticipation to see what comes next. The performances by the entire cast are excellent and contribute to this atmosphere as their true natures are slowly revealed.

The racial themes are skilfully woven into the script that make it as important to the plot as to the overall message Peele is conveying. The racism Chris receives isn’t through hate and fear but as a result of misguided ignorance.

It could be taken as a comment on the white liberal middle classes who try too hard not to be perceived as racist while not understanding that they’re part of the problem. Chris is accepted and complimented yet he never feels like he

belongs and it’s portrayed effectively.

The third act focuses firmly on the horror aspects as all is revealed and it’s magnificently crazy. It also becomes brutally violent, a trope that the film had avoided until now. Even with the serious message and blood soaked finale, Get Out is not without its humor.

There are lines that are laugh out loud funny with the farcical Outer Limits style reveal making light of a grim issue. Immensely enjoyable and expertly crafted, Get Out is a brilliant film that leaves you thinking without preaching a message.

Get Out is playing at the AMC Showplace Rockford 16 and AMC Showplace Machesney Park 14. Thomas is a writer and filmmaker based in Glasgow, U.K. Find him on Twitter: @Simmy41.

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EXHIBITION

RAM’s Young Artist Show opens Rockford Art Museum (RAM) opens its 76th Young Artist Show: Youth Division with a free, public opening and awards ceremony 1–3 p.m., Sunday, April 9. On view are 400 paintings, drawings, sculptures, and mixed media artwork by K–8 students at 74 schools in Winnebago County.

Recognition awards, one per grade, will be announced at 2 p.m. during the April 9 opening. Students and teachers of any grade at any school receive free admission to the museum throughout the entire 76th Young Artist Show.

Sponsored by Industrial Molds and Women’s Art Board, the exhibit remains on view through May 7 at RAM, 711 N. Main St. –Sta� report

Left: “Untitled,” by Reagan Mitchell, 6th grader at Eisenhower Middle School, Rockford.

Above: “Bean,” by Lissette Tellado, 8th grader at Flinn Middle School, Rockford.

Below: “Snowy Owl,” by Grant White, 5th grader at Willowbrook Middle School, South Beloit.

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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., MondayFriday; 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.

by Artists’ Ensemble Theater. 7:30 p.m. $30.

Rockford Dance Company presents Snow White Hononegah Performing Arts Center, 307 Salem St. Rockton. 7 p.m. $27 adults. $22 children under 12.

Saturday, April 1 Art on the Boulevard - Art for sale including pen and ink drawings, paper collages, beaded bracelets, baby items, watercolors, woodblock prints and cards, lamps, woodcrafts, glassware, sculptures and more. Free admission. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at 1526 Harlem Blvd., Rockford, 61103.

Rockford Dance Company presents Snow White - Hononegah Performing Arts Center, 307 Salem St. Rockton. 1 and 7 p.m. $27 adults. $22 children under 12.

Wednesday, April 5 Alton Brown: Eat Your Science Tour - Coronado PAC. 8:30 p.m. $42-123.

MUSIC

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

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

Bruce L. Warden - For listening & dining every Friday and Saturday 5-9 p.m. at Hoffman House, 7550 E. State St. Harlan Jefferson - Big Al’s Bar, 610 N. Bell School Road. 6:30-10 p.m. Free wTuesdays through May 30.

Friday, March 31 Furlight/La Historia/The Clams - Mary’s Place, 602

N. Madison St. 9:30 p.m.

Mike Williamson Trio - 5:30-8 p.m. at Stockholm Inn, 2420 Charles St. Free.

Harpo’s Review - Big Al’s Bar, 610 N. Bell School.

8:30 p.m. Free.

Kashmir Led Zeppelin tribute - District Bar & Grill, 205 W. State St. 9 p.m.

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.

Rockford Symphony - I Hear A Symphony: Motown`s Greatest Hits - Coronado PAC. 7:30 p.m. $22-60.

Students $7.

Holland Zander & The Sensations - Mary’s Place, 602 N. Madison St. 9:30 p.m.

Randy Sabien and Three Fiddling Fools Performing for Concert on the Creek at Spring Creek UCC, 4500 Spring Creek Rd. 7 p.m. (doors open at 6 p.m.) Free admission ($15 donation sug gested), all-on-onefloor access with comfortable seating, great acoustics and refreshments. For information call 815-87 7-2576 or visit springcreekucc.org.

Cookie & The Real Deal - Big Al’s Bar, 610 N. Bell School. 8:30 p.m. Free.

Poison’d Crue - District Bar & Grill, 205 W. State St. 9 p.m.

Monday, April 3 Music on Main: Solos and Duos for Flute and Piano - Mendelssohn PAC. 5:30 p.m. Adults $10. Students $5.

Sunday, April 9 Dance - VFW, 2018 Windsor Road, Loves Park, across from Sunrise Restaurant.7 p.m. Admission is $7.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

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A&E Happenings Wine tasting and delicious hors d’oeuvres, door prizes, variety of auction items, quarter buckets.

4-10 p.m. (food served 5-9 p.m.) at SM & SF Club, 1010 Sandy Hollow Road. Tickets are $25 each or $45 for two, and are available at Noah’s Ark, 111 N. 1st St., Rockford, IL 61107.

Mississippi River Spring Waterfowl Trip - From 8 a.m.3:30 p.m. Northwest Illinois Audubon Society will be offering a trip to the Mississippi River to view migrating waterfowl on the Mississippi River south of Savanna. The group can expect to see a wide variety of both diving and dabbling ducks seen in all their breeding plumage glory, along with grebes, Bald Eagles, Sandhill Cranes and some early songbirds. Tundra Swans might also be observed. Carpool from the City of Forreston Municipal lot located on Route 26, at 8 a.m. or meet at Spring Lake just south of Savanna at 9 a.m. Contact Anne at 815-938-3263 to confirm your attendance.

Sunday, April 2 All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast - The Monroe Township Firefighters’ Association will be holding their buffet from 7-11 a.m. at 104 West Street, Monroe Center. Cost is $8 for adults, $4 for children ages 6-12, ages 5 and under eat free.

Tuesday, April 4 Northwest Illinois Audubon Society Program The Northwest Illinois Audubon Society 36th annual banquet/program will be held at 7:30 p.m. at Highland Community College Student Conference Center, Building H at 2998 W. Pearl City Rd, in Freeport. The program will feature Corrine Daniels from Taylor Creek Restoration Nurseries in Broadhead Wisconsin, who will share information on attracting butterflies and birds to your backyard through the use of native plants. Cost for the program is $3 for adults with students admitted at no cost. For further details visit nwilaudubon.org or call Tim Smith at 815- 238-3963 or timtreetsmith@gmail.com.

Wednesday, April 5 Blooming Pasque Flower Viewing - From 3-4 p.m. the Northwest Illinois Audubon Society will be hosting a trip to the Freeport Prairie to admire one of the prairie’s harbingers of spring, the Pasque Flower. Unlike the crocus it resembles,

a Pasque Flower, Anemone patens, is a member of the buttercup family. In early spring the plant sends up a flower stalk in advance of leaves so what you see are delicate pale violet blooms nestled in the muted tan tangle of last year’s prairie grasses. Come and see how Pasque Flower blooms actually move to track the sun. The group will meet in the prairie’s parking lot just off of Walnut Rd. on the south side of Freeport at 3 p.m. Contact Mary at 815-938-3204 or visit nwilaudubon.org for additional details.

Thursday, April 6 WCALAP Game Night - The Winnebago County Association of Legal Administrative Professionals’ annual Game Night will be held at 5 p.m., at Hoffman House, 7550 East State St. Dinner buffet starts at 6 and includes: Italian beef sandwiches, grilled chicken sandwiches, fresh fruit salad, pasta salad, potato chips, dessert and coffee for $18. Games start at 7. Your check is your reservation confirmation. Please send reservations to: Shawn Artlip, Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren, 2215 Perrygreen Way, Rockford, IL 61107.

Thursday, April 6-Saturday, April 8 Spring Used Book Sale - The VOICES Domestic Violence Program will be holding its Spring Used Book Sale. A wide variety of new and used hard cover and paperback books, DVDs, CDs, records, puzzles, and books on tape will be sold. Some rare and collectible books will also be available.

The location of the book sale is at our store in the Freeport Lincoln Mall, 1243 West Galena Ave., Suite A, Freeport, Illinois. The book sale hours are 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday; 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday; and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. All proceeds support the programs and services offered through the VOICES Domestic Violence Program. For more information on the sale, contact VOICES Book Nook at 815-821-2665.

Saturday, April 8 Carey Benefit at New Mill Tap - There will be a pulled Roasted Pork Sandwich Dinner to raise funds for John and Marcy Carey at New Mill Tap, 6935 11th St., from 4-10 p.m. Marcy has stage 4 ovarian cancer that has moved into her liver and lungs.

This benefit is raising needed funds for Marcy’s cancer treatments. John worked at Honda for

years and has been laid off since December.

Marcy worked most recently at “The Loose Screw” as a cook but had to leave to seek treatment.

Marcy is an amazing cook who always shared her creations with friends. A benefit involving food is the mnost appropriate way to give back to Marcy who has given so much to many. Marcy grew up in Stillman Valley and remains a local resident. Dinner tickets are $10 each. Dinner includes a Pulled Roasted Pork Sandwich and sides. Tickets can be purchased at New Mill Tap (815) 874-6065. Bullseye Entertainment with DJ Bill will play from 4-7 p.m., and local band “On My Six” will play from 8-9 p.m. Prize giveaways including a 50” Westinghouse Smart TV, will also be held. Information for this event provided by The Community Source.

Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation banquet - The Rock River Chapter of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (RMEF) will be holding their 23rd annual banquet on at 5 p.m. at Giovanni’s Convention Center, 610 North Bell School Rd. This year’s banquet features dinner, raffles, and a live auction featuring top notch firearms, premium hunts, and exclusive home furnishings. Tickets will not be sold at the door, for reserved seating, please call Jan Tullock at (815) 222-7845 or email jantullock@icloud.com and to get a preview of banquet items, follow us on FaceBook: RMEF Rock River Chapter.

Sunday, April 16 Community Easter Celebration - Freedom, “A Church Without Walls”, will be holding its Easter celebration at University of Illinois College of Medicine, 1601 Parkview Ave. Event will feature children’s activities for all ages, Easter eggs, cotton candy, super heroes, the Easter Bunny, a magic show, and a special message from Pastor Herbert L. Johnson, Jr. Fun begins at 11:15 a.m. For more information email Pastorhjjr@gmail.com or call 779-770-0350.

Friday, April 28 There’s No Place Like Home - ‘A Night In Oz’, CASA’s 23rd Annual Dinner and Auction. Each year this event is held to raise awareness of children in our County who have suffered appalling physical or emotional abuse by their parents/caregivers and who are in need of a loving and safe home.

Join in for a night to remember, as we celebrate the 30 years CASA has served the children of Winnebago County. Wear your red shoes, and as we continue on our journey, Dorothy said it best, “There’s No Place Like Home”. Our CASA Program continues to advocate for our children to find a safe and permanent home as quickly as possible.

Visit winnebagocountycasa.org/news-events/ theres-no-place-like-home/ for ticket sales.

Prices are $75.00/person. Additional Information available at info@winnebagocountycasa.org or 815-319-6880.

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Death Notices Loretta Knodle 87 Rockford 3/20/2017 Joyce Holmberg 86 Rockford 3/20/2017 Randall Dickinson 59 Loves Park 3/20/2017 Bruce Lucas 49 Rockford 3/20/2017 John Ihus 53 Rockford 3/20/2017 Ronald Gordon 75 Cherry Valley 3/20/2017 Arthur Brevik 80 Rockford 3/20/2017 Ronnie Joe 61 Rockford 3/21/2017 Muriel Boyd 89 Rockford 3/21/2017 Ethel Eckert 75 Rockford 3/21/2017 Mary Jackson 95 Winnebago 3/21/2017 Jennifer Glynn 8 Rockford 3/21/2017 Esther Ruefer 89 Rockford 3/21/2017 Gwynola Peach 82 Loves Park 3/21/2017 Dorothy Crone 91 Rockford 3/21/2017 Leonard Jarl 91 Rockford 3/21/2017 James Pittman 77 Rockford 3/21/2017 Phyllis McElyea 87 Rockford 3/22/2017 Gerald Cooper 77 Durand 3/22/2017 Thomas Howland 52 Rockford 3/22/2017 James Russell 73 Rockford 3/22/2017 Brooklynn Nieves 6 Rockford 3/22/2017 Virgina Waldsmith 86 Rockford 3/22/2017 Harold Simmons 54 Rockford 3/23/2017 Donnie Coyer 68 Rockford 3/23/2017 Oscar Jimenez 64 Rockford 3/23/2017 Brian Swinson 56 Rockford 3/23/2017 Leah Bliss 78 Rockford 3/23/2017 Victor Stavn 80 South Beloit 3/23/2017 Anne Stites 88 Rockford 3/23/2017 Karen Lewis 60 Rockton 3/24/2017 Patience Schnepper 73 Rockford 3/24/2017 Bernice Gass 97 Rockford 3/24/2017 Gloria Guglielmetti 58 Rockford 3/24/2017 Michelle Vrazsity 49 Rockford 3/24/2017 Lisa Gutierrez 44 Rockford 3/24/2017 Cleora Vance 98 Rockford 3/24/2017 Robert Banbi 70 Machesney Park 3/24/2017 James Sveda 71 Rockford 3/24/2017 Maida Knoll 75 Loves Park 3/24/2017 Thomas Tabak 81 Rockford 3/24/2017 Lucille Telfair 95 South Beloit 3/24/2017 Timothy Watts 56 Rockford 3/25/2017 Robert Burns 91 Rockford 3/25/2017 Roger Sloggett 96 Rockford 3/25/2017 Anthony Williams 44 Rockford 3/25/2017 Kimberly Strange 29 Rockford 3/25/2017 Gary Murphy 64 Rockford 3/25/2017 Dorothy Nicholas 92 Rockford 3/26/2017 June Runyard 86 Rockford 3/26/2017 Constance Mitchell 83 Rockford 3/26/2017 Steven McLaughlin 58 Rockford 3/26/2017 Samuel Gallegos 21 Loves Park 3/26/2017 Annie Edwards 73 Rockford 3/27/2017 Death notices are provided by the Winnebago County Coroner’s office.

Your Horoscope

By Denise Guzzardo This Week: Energy levels and spirits begin to lift as we move away from the new moon on March 27 and embrace the waxing phase of this lunar cycle. We tend to get things done and are able to manifest our goals to fruition under planetary climates such as these. Mercury retrograde will arrive next month from April 9-May 3, you all know the drill by now. Back up your computers, allow yourself plenty of time to get from point A to point B. Check and double check phone messages and emails.

Many of you may be influenced by the preand post-shadow retrograde time frames more so than the actual retrograde time itself. In either case, using a little extra caution and care will ensure you will avoid any mishaps. Enjoy!

Aries (March 21 to April 19): This week shines a spotlight on partnerships in your personal as well as your professional life. The new moon that occurred on March 27 in your sign provided you with a hidden advantage that you’ll be able to utilize during the month of April. Travel may be indicated during this time as well. Be open and receptive to invitations that will be extended to you in the weeks to come. This is just what the doctor ordered, Aries.

Taurus (April 20 to May 20): Take stock in what you have and count your blessings.

Focusing on lack will cause you more harm than good during this lunar cycle. An upgrade in your career sector is evident at this time. Take advantage of this opportunity and let the powers that be know that you are up for the challenge. You will find a great amount of satisfaction with this new endeavor, Taurus.

Gemini (May 21 to June 20): Your intuition is working overtime during this lunar cycle. This will provide you with pertinent information you will utilize in the weeks to come. The past may be haunting you now as a result of the recent new moon in Aries on March 27. Stay in the present and move forward into the future, Gemini. The summer months prove to be amazing!

Cancer (June 21 to July 22): You receive powerful news from a friend or loved one from your past at this time. This clarifies any doubt that you may have had about this individual in the recent past. You are in tip-top shape to finish an aggravating project that’s been annoying you for quite some time now. Family and friends are available to offer support, Cancer.

Leo (July 23 to Aug. 22): Opportunities to advance within your career sector become evident during this lunar cycle. Now is not the time to hold back, express your goals with those who are willing to help you and ask them for guidance. It won’t be long now and you will be back in the driver’s seat. You may need to set a boundary with those who continue to invade your space and personal business now. Sending subtle

hints are going completely over their head at this time, Leo. Virgo (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22): A romantic partner can offer some wise advice regarding your personal connections at this time.

Be open and allow those around you to provide you with insight. If you can take a time out to digest all of the information, a solution to a long-standing problem will arrive shortly, Virgo.

Libra (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22): The arrival of a new family member or pet takes on a new meaning for you at this time. Emotionally you are on a natural high; no one can take this energy away from you now. Legal aspects need to be cleaned up and dealt with aggressively. Do not allow another to bully you at this time, stand your ground now, Libra.

Scorpio (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21): You’re beginning to feel like yourself again. Take an opportunity to make connections with friends and family. A new arrival will bring your heart so much joy. Exchange energy with those individuals of pure intent at this time. A boys/girls night out may be just what the doctor ordered. This will help you blow off some steam, Scorpio.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21): A creative project that you’ve set on the back burner begins to take shape and form during this lunar cycle. When completed, this opens the doors for a new stream of revenue you haven’t considered before. The opportunity to work smarter, not harder, will be in alignment when Saturn leaves

your sign for good in December of 2017.

Capricorn (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19): You or a family member may be hearing from a love from the past at this time. This may have you questioning the motives of this individual. Many times when a door opens for a new beginning, the past wants to interfere. It doesn’t necessarily need to be for a nefarious intent, they may not even know what their intentions are. Best to stay focused on the future, Capricorn, positive options are on the horizon.

Aquarius (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18): Changes in your home environment are inspiring and give you a little lift. A delicate family situation may have you worried or frustrated, leave it be. Try to get out and about over the next weekend. Enjoy the company of those that you have not had time for recently.

This will do you a world of good in the long haul. An unexpected windfall arrives this week. At the 11th hour you’re back on track, Aquarius.

Pisces (Feb. 19 to March 20): The week will continue to improve as we move away from the strange influences of the new moon on March 27 and what it invoked.

Meanwhile, this sense of feeling off or angry with a loved one who may not share your point of view should be addressed eventually. Arrive with your listening ears on and your mouth closed until they have a chance to clarify the confusion, Pisces. All’s well that ends well.

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

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CROSSWORD & SUDOKU Across 1. Umps’ kin 5. Mushy stuff 8. In the distance 12. Exclude 13. Total 14. Middle Eastern bread 15. Stripped down 17. Hunted animal 18. Actor Hawke 19. Market 21. Viewed 23. Invaded 27. Combat 29. Bro or sis 31. Annoy 32. Tall trees 34. Here’s partner 36. Large amount 37. Andes animal 39. Damp 41. Interfere 42. Hard-working person 44. Two together 46. Potato 48. Materialize 51. Uninteresting 54. Astaire specialty: 2 wds.

56. Madden 57. Age of note 58. Make a call 59. Fruit drinks 60. Color of rubies 61. Cup handles Down 1. Went by car 2. Project 3. Angler 4. Homeless dog 5. Gossip 6. Some poems 7. More peculiar 8. Spreads 9. Christmas tree 10. Took food 11. Sunbeam 16. Small bills 20. Race section 22. Commotion 24. Certain buttercups 25. Always 26. Moist, as a lawn 27. Join metal 28. Partner 30. Hair ornament

33. Breaks 35. Network 38. Electrical unit, for short 40. Croaker

43. External 45. Baseball deal 47. Challenge 49. Wound remainder 50. Wiggly creatures

51. Swimsuit top 52. Container’s cover 53. Brewery order 55. Bachelor apartment

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Government Notices n n n INVITATION TO BID ARMORED CAR SERVICES BID NO.: 317-FIN-042 Bids will be received until 11:00 a.m., local time, on Thursday, April 13, 2017 at the office of the Central Services Manager, City Hall Building, 425 East State Street, 4th floor, Rockford, Illinois 61104.

At that time and place all bids received will be publicly opened and read aloud.

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

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

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

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

7247R TRRT 3/29 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 all interested firms to submit a Statement of Qualifications with a list of previous experience to prepare a Feasibility Study to help predict the relative success of expanding the current hockey and figure skating facilities and programs and to include any potential capacity for additional on and off ice sports. The goal of the feasibility study is to shape an implementable vision for the Rockford Park District that encompasses both existing buildings and programmatic planning criteria, with consensus from key administrators and community representatives.

The awarded firm will be determined through a Qualification Based Selection Process which will allow the Park District to evaluate the respondent’s qualifications and experience as those qualities relate to the project. The District will select the most qualified respondents who will be asked to do presentations before a final selection is made. The awarded firm will work with key staff to evaluate internal data and external factors to develop a comprehensive 20 year ice rink facility and program feasibility study. Sink Combs Dethlefs Architects has been working with the Park District to develop preliminary building design plans.

Proposal No 17-103 Feasibility Study for Ice Facilities Opening: Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at 2:00 p.m., 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.

Please direct any questions to Jacki Minnihan, Purchasing Manager, at (815) 969-4094 or jackiminnihan@rockfordparkdistrict.org BY: Julianne C. Elliott, Secretary 7261R TRRT 3/29 n n n INVITATION TO BID HEAD START TRANSPORTATION SERVICES RFP NO.: 317-HS-043 Bids will be received until 11:00 a.m., local time, on Thursday, April 13, 2017 at the office of the Central Services Manager, City Hall Building, 425 East State Street, 4th floor, Rockford, Illinois 61104.

At that time and place all bids received will be publicly opened and read aloud.

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

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

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

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

7262R TRRT 3/29 n n n INVITATION TO BID QUICK RESPONSE BALLISTIC ARMORED VEHICLE RFP NO.: 317-FIN-041 Bids will be received until 11:00 a.m., local time, on Monday, April 17, 2017 at the office of the Central Services Manager, City Hall Building, 425 East State Street, 4th floor, Rockford, Illinois 61104.

At that time and place all bids received will be publicly opened and read aloud.

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

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

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

The City of Rockford reserves the right to accept or reject any

and all proposals and to waive technicalities.

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Public Notices n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO 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 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: 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 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 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 Second hand Appliance Store business in said County and State under the name of Appliance Corner at the following post office addresses: 2411 Broadway, Rockford, IL 61104; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Liliam Ramirez Ramirez, 815-988-7055; Raul Ortiz Mejia SIGNED: Liliam Ramirez 3/13/17 SIGNED: Raul Ortiz 3/13/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 13th day of March, A.D. 2017.

Robert S. Witt, Notary Public

My Commission Expires November 1, 2020 7234R TRRT 4/5 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.

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, 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 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 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 Roadside assistance company; doing tire changes, lockouts, jumpstarts, etc.; no

towing business in said County and State under the name of Emergency Roadside Services at the following post office addresses: 2302 N. Church St., Rockford, IL 61103; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: David W. Reaves SIGNED: David W. Reaves 3/17/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 17th day of March, A.D. 2017.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Amy Reininger, DEPUTY 7236R TRRT 4/5 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 Merchant Services Brokerage business in said County and State under the name of D & B Business Consultants at the following post office addresses: 7133 Windsor Lake Pkwy., Loves Park, IL 61111; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Bobbi R. Chance; Douglas E. Loner SIGNED: Douglas E. Loner 3/27/17 SIGNED: Bobbi R. Chance 3/27/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 27th day of March, A.D. 2017.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Amy Reininger, DEPUTY 7264R TRRT 4/12 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/wholesale business in said County and State under the name of The Family T Shirts and Socks Store at the following post office addresses: 1235B Sandy Hollow Rd., Lot 48-49, Rockford, IL 61109; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Mayo Spellman, 779-7779736; Ronda Smith SIGNED: Mayo Spellman 3/27/17 SIGNED: Ronda Smith 3/27/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 27th day of March, A.D. 2017.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Angela Reina, DEPUTY 7265R TRRT 4/12 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 in novelty-clothing business in said County and State under the name of Braverie &

Company at the following post office addresses: 1981 W. Riverside Blvd., Apt. 202, Rockford, IL 61103; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Braverie Ash, 815-329-0964 SIGNED: Braverie Ash 3/27/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 27th day of March, A.D. 2017.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Pamela Johnson, DEPUTY 7266R TRRT 4/12 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 (Lashes) business in said County and State under the name of Mimi’s Lash Studio 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 3/21/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 21st day of March, A.D. 2017.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Angela Reina, DEPUTY 7267R TRRT 4/12 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, floors, Drywalls, cutting grass business in said County and State under the name of E.G.R. Remodeling and Lawn Care at the following post office addresses: 2016 20th St., Rockford, IL 61104; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Jorge Hernandez, 779-200-4635 SIGNED: Jorge Hernandez 3/21/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 21st day of March, A.D. 2017.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Amy Reininger, DEPUTY 7268R TRRT 4/12 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 store/gift shop business in said County and State under the name of Shine at the following post office addresses: 6730 Broadcast Pkwy., Loves Park, IL 61111; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Elizabeth Burkholder SIGNED: Elizabeth Burkholder 3/21/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 21st day of March, A.D. 2017.

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March 29, 2017 The Rock River Times. n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION A/K/A PHH MORTGAGE SERVICES Plaintiff, -v.STEVEN L. CARTER A/K/A STEVEN CARTER, et al Defendant 16 CH 00747 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 30, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on May 1, 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 ONE (101) AS DESIGNATED UPON PLAT NUMBER 2 OLDE FARM SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 32, SOUTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 29, SOUTHEAST QUARTER (1/4)SECTION 30, ALL IN TOWNSHIP 46 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, RECORDED IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN BOOK 36 OF PLATS ON PAGE 25 AND 25A; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 11856 WAGON LANE, ROSCOE, IL 61073 Property Index No. 04-29304-020.

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 14-16-11478.

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. 14-16-11478 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 16 CH 00747 TJSC#: 36-14043 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. I715297 P7213R TRRT 4/5 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION A/K/A PHH MORTGAGE SERVICES Plaintiff, -v.JOBY J. HOLDEN, et al Defendant 15CH 00553 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on July 13, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on April 18, 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) IN BLOCK EIGHT (8) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE REPLAT OF ROLLING GREEN, A RESIDENTIAL PARK, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF A PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 31, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH REPLAT IS RECORDED IN BOOK 18 OF PLATS ON PAGE 35 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS, ALSO THAT PART OF LOT FOUR (4) IN SAID BLOCK EIGHT (8) LYING WESTERLY OF A LINE DRAWN FROM A POINT IN THE NORTHERLY LINE OF SAID LOT AND DISTANT TWENTY-FIVE (25) FEET FROM THE NORTHEAST CORNER THEREOF, TO A POINT IN THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID LOT, WHICH LAST MENTIONED POINT IS DISTANT TWENTY (20) FEET FROM THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID

LOT; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 3111 MINNESOTA DRIVE, ROCKFORD, IL 61108 Property Index No. 12-31-207003 (175A253).

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 14-15-08865.

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. 14-15-08865 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 15 CH 00553 TJSC#: 37-2370 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.

I717319 P7214R TRRT 4/5 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee, successor in interest to Bank of America, National Association, as Trustee, successor by merger to LaSalle Bank National Association, as Trustee for Merrill Lynch Mortgage Investors Trust, Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-MLN1 PLAINTIFF Vs. Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc.; Rockford Local Development Corporation; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants; Christopher Sparacino; Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Toni Sparacino; Timothy A. Miller, as Special Representative for Toni Sparacino (deceased) DEFENDANTS 16 CH 00897 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Toni Sparacino 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: 1820 Highridge Road Rockford, IL 61108 and which said Mortgage was made by: the Mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as Nominee for Mortgage Lenders Network USA, Inc., as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Winnebago County, Illinois, as Document No. 0635461; 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 21, 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. 14-16-13786 NOTE: This law firm is a debt collector.

I717343 P7215R TRRT 4/5 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS ILLINOIS BANK AND TRUST Plaintiff, -v.GARY M. SCHLEHUBER, et al Defendant 16CH 00843 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 21, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on May 1, 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: According to our Affidavits of Property Condition, it appears there are separate residences on each tract. The same language would need to be used in the legal pub, but including the legal descriptions of each tract, of course. The legal descriptions are: TRACT 1: LOT EIGHT (8) IN BLOCK SIX (6) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF ADDITION TO ANDREWS PARK, A SUBDIVISION OF A PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 16, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, WHICH PLAT IS RECORDED IN BOOK 20 OF PLATS ON PAGE 26 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE IN WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS, EXCEPTING THAT PART OF SAID PREMISES DESCRIBED IN THE DEED DATED MAY 12, 1952 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 846 OF RECORDER’S OFFICE RECORDS, PAGE 149 CONVEYING CERTAIN PREMISES TO THE CITY OF ROCKFORD FOR USE AS PUBLIC ALLEY RUNNING IN THE BACK OF SAID DESCRIBED PREMISES: SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. TRACT II: LOT SIX (6) IN BLOCK SIX (6) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF ADDITION TO ANDREWS PARK (EXCEPT THE WEST 6 FEET THEREOF), A SUBDIVISION OF A PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 16, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, WHICH PLAT IS RECORDED IN BOOK 20 OF PLATS ON PAGE 26 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE, SITUATED IN WINNEBAGO COUNTY AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. TRACT III: LOT TWO (2) IN BLOCK EIGHTEEN (18) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF B.A. KNIGHT’S SUBDIVISION OF A PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 16, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 5 OF PLATS ON PAGE 1 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE IN WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 706 N. CENTRAL AVENUE, 714 N. CENTRAL AVENUE, 720 ALLIANCE AVENUE, ROCKFORD, IL 61101 Property Index No. 11-16479-013 / 11-16-479-011 / 1116-452-008.

The real estate is improved with a residence.

Each tract may be offered by the Selling Officer as a separate item to be bid upon at the auction.

Sale terms: 25% down of the high-

est bid for each tract by certified funds at the close of the sale for the specific tract bid upon payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation.

No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. 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 properties are subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and are 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 of each tract is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid for each tract, the purchaser of said tract will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser of each tract to a deed to the real estate purchased after confirmation of the sale. The properties 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 14-16-13017.

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. 14-16-13017 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 16 CH 00843 TJSC#: 37-881 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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n n n 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.

SHIRLEY A. LARSON; ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY; UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW AND LEGATEES OF JOHN W. LARSON; RICKEY SMULL, AS HEIR OF JOHN W. LARSON; JAMES E. LARSON, AS HEIR OF JOHN W. LARSON; JEFFERY SMULL, AS HEIR OF JOHN W. LARSON; KATHY SMULL, AS HEIR OF JOHN W. LARSON; KRISTY HATCH, AS HEIR OF JOHN W. LARSON; SHERRY K. ZACK, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF JOHN W. LARSON; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS 16CH 638 PUBLICATION NOTICE The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you, UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW AND LEGATEES OF JOHN W. LARSON; KRISTY HATCH, AS HEIR OF JOHN W. LARSON; 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: PARCEL I LOT TWENTY-TWO (22) IN BLOCK TWO (2) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF NORTHWAY PARK SUBDIVISION, A PART OF THE N. 1/2 OF SECTION 25, TWP. 45 N., RANGE 1 E. OF THE 3RD P.M., THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 23 OF PLATS ON PAGE 169 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. PARCEL II LOT THREE (3) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF RE-SUBDIVISION OF LOTS 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 AND 21, BLOCK 2 AND PART OF NORTH PARK ROAD NORTHWAY PARK SUBDIVISION, A PART OF THE NORTH HALF OF SECTION 25, T. 45 N., R. 1 E. OF THE 3RD P.M., THE PLAT OF WHICH RE-SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 38 OF PLATS ON PAGE 35A IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. COMMON ADDRESS: 113 N. Park Rd., Machesney Park, IL 61115 P.I.N.: 07-25-178-020 and which said mortgage was signed by SHIRLEY A. LARSON, mortgagors, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for First Franklin Financial Corp., an Op. Sub. of MLB&T Co, FSB, as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Winnebago County as Document No. 200700735792;

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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 instructions mailed to the property address to participate in this program or otherwise contact Johnson Blumberg & Associates for more information.

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 21, 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 312-541-9711 JB&A # IL 16 3890 I717477 P7217R TRRT 4/5 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS, CIRCUIT COURT WINNEBAGO COUNTY NOTICE OF FILING A REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE (ADULT) Request of: Carolyn Zanocco Current Name Case Number 17 MR 254 There will be a court hearing on my request to change my name from: Carolyn Zanocco to the new name of: Karolyn Zanocco.

The court hearing will be held: on May 11, 2017 at 10:00 a.m., at 400 W. State St.. Rockford, Winnebago County, in Courtroom #412. /s/ Carolyn Zanocco Karolyn Zanocco 7227R TRRT 4/5 n n n Machesney Mini Warehouses, Inc. P.O. Box 10227 Loves Park, Illinois 61131 (815) 654-9606 NOTICE OF SALE Machesney Mini Warehouses, Inc. will sell at public auction on Saturday, April 1, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. the following storage units: Unit 9, Debbie Steichen; Unit 48, Erin Cannell; Unit 82, Paige Chabucos; and Unit 69 Corey Werntz, Unit 110 Ruth Sanchez.

We reserve the right to cancel the sale of any unit prior to the auction date. Registration from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. 11330 N. 2nd St., Machesney Park, IL 61115 (815) 654-9606.

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n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC Plaintiff, -v.BRANDON J. CAMPBELL, et al Defendant 16CH 00760 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 May 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: LOTS THIRTY, THIRTY-ONE AND THIRTY-TWO IN BLOCK E AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF ARDMORE, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE WEST HALF OF THE WEST HALF OF SECTION 33 AND A PART OF SECTION 32, IN TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 29 OF PLATS ON PAGE 6 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS Commonly known as 2211 WENTWORTH AVENUE, ROCKFORD, IL 61108 Property Index No. 12-33307-021, Property Index No. 12-33-307-020.

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.

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 14-16-11917.

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. 14-16-11917 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 16 CH 00760 TJSC#: 37-407 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.

I716913 P7241R TRRT 4/12 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS MIDFIRST BANK Plaintiff, -v.JEFFREY P BRECHLER, et al Defendant 16CH 524 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 18, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on May 9, 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 FORTY-FIVE (45) IN BLOCK NINE (9) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE RE-PLAT OF ROLLING GREEN, A RESIDENTIAL

PARK, WHICH REPLAT IS RECORDED IN BOOK 18 OF PLATS ON PAGE 35 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY. ILLINOIS: SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 1714 OREGON AVENUE, ROCKFORD, IL 61108 Property Index No. 12-31206-008.

The real estate is improved with a single family home with a detached 2 car garage.

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

No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, 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 257091.

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. 257091 Case Number: 16 CH 524 TJSC#: 37-1965 I717540 P7242R TRRT 4/12 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION ND Plaintiff, vs.

RUTH A. YOAKUM, INDIVIDUALLY, AND AS INDEPENDENT EXECUTOR OF THE ESTATE OF DAVID M. YOAKUM, DECEASED; JEREMY YOAKUM; JOEL YOAKUM; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants, 14 CH 641 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, May 4, 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) as designated upon the Plat of Brown Subdivision of part of the Southeast Quarter (1/4) of Section 1, Township 43 North, Range 2 and part of the Northeast Quarter (1/4) of Section 12, Township 43 North Range 2 the plat of which subdivision is recorded in Book 27 of Plats on Page 69 in the Recorder’s Office in Winnebago County, Illinois; Situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois.

Commonly known as 4025 River Road, Cherry Valley, IL 61016.

P.I.N. 16-12-227-004.

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

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

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

15-032877 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I718116 P7243R TRRT 4/12 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY; Plaintiff,

vs.

VICTOR ALFEREZ; FATIMA GARCIA; COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO; ROCK RIVER WATER RECLAMATION DISTRICT; CITY OF ROCKFORD; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF VICTOR ALFEREZ, IF ANY; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF FATIMA GARCIA, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 16 CH 136 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, May 4, 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 NORTH 1/2 OF LOTS 9 AND 10 IN BLOCK 27 AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF GREGORY`S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF ROCKFORD, EXCEPTING THAT PART THEREOF CONVEYED TO THE STATE OF ILLINOIS AS SET FORTH IN WARRANTY DEED RECORDED MARCH 8, 1990 AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 1872113 (MICROFILM NUMBER 9070878) THE PLAT OF WHICH ADDITION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 58 OF DEEDS (PLATS) ON PAGE 250 IN THE RECORDER`S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS: SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 711 6th Avenue, Rockford, IL 61104.

P.I.N. 11-26-263-015.

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

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call sales department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 360-9455. W16-0057 I718119 P7244R TRRT 4/12 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Plaintiff, vs.

KENYETTA D. BENJAMIN AKA KENYETTA BENJAMIN AKA KENYETTA DANIELLE BENJAMIN; JOE LEE BENJAMIN AKA JOE L. BENJAMIN AKA JOE L. BENJAMIN SR. AKA JO LEE BENJAMIN; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants, 16 CH 766 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, May 4, 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: Lot Seventy-nine (79) as designated upon the Plat of Summerdale Subdivision of part of the Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 10, Township 44 North, Range 1 East of the Third Principal Meridian, the Plat of which was recorded on April 1, 1954 in Book 20 of Plats on Page 208 in the Recorder’s Office situated in Winnebago County, State of Illinois.

Commonly known as 3120 Alida Street, Rockford, Illinois 61101.

P.I.N. 11-10-252-027.

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

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call The Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Anselmo Lindberg Oliver LLC, 1771 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563-1890. (630) 4536960. For Bidding instructions visit www.alolawgroup.com 24 hours prior to sale. F16090125 I718121 P7245R TRRT 4/12 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Plaintiff, -v.PATRICIA A. BALES, et al Defendant 16CH 00998 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 15, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on April 26, 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 NINETY-FIVE (95) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF FACTORY ADDITION TO THE CITY OF ROCKFORD, WHICH PLAT IS RECORDED IN BOOK 11 OF PLATS ON PAGE 9 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 2717 KINSEY STREET, ROCKFORD, IL 61109 Property Index No. 15-01-129015 (217B091).

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 14-16-15494.

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. 14-16-15494 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 16 CH 00998 TJSC#: 37-2662 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.

I718140 P7246R TRRT 4/12 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS PROBATE DIVISION IN THE ESTATE OF: KARL J. CANAVESI, SR., Deceased.

Case No.: 2017 P 120 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of KARL J. CANAVESI, SR. Letters of Office were issued on March 20, 2017, to KARL J. CANAVESI, JR., who is the legal representative of

the Estate. The Attorney for the Estate is William J. Howard, 124 N. Water Street, Suite 100, Rockford, Illinois 61107.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before September 29, 2017, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975 as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred.

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

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

DATED: March 24, 2017 /S/ KARL J. CANAVESI, JR. Administrator Name: William J. Howard Attorney Number: (#1271288) Attorney for the Estate of Karl J. Canavesi, Sr. Address: 124 North Water, Suite 100 City: Rockford, IL 61107 Telephone: (815) 964-8888 7248R TRRT 4/12 n n n Public Storage 24/7 4850 North Main Street Rockford, IL 61103 NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Public Storage 24/7 is announcing that the following unit numbers which the following people occupy are delinquent for rent payments. We will be holding a public auction at 4850 N. Main Street, in Rockford, IL 61103 on Thursday, April 6th, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. All contents of the units will be sold to the highest bidder.

Unit D87 - Daniel Rinehart; Unit E90 - Steven Heffner; Unit E52 - Elizabeth Amundson; Unit E35 - Bonnie Fuzzell; Unit E16 - Carla Jones; Unit E18 - Montrell Beasley; Unit B17 - Melissa McNulty; Unit D30 - Domineke Dozier; Unit B18 - Melvin Sharpe; Unit D91 - Kim Smith; Unit B71 - Joan Meier; Unit D39 - Ken Muster.

After many documented attempts to contact you to collect the delinquent rental charges, we have decided to take legal action.

Signed: Public Storage 24/7 Dated: March 4th, 2017 State of Illinois, County of Winnebago By: Sarah Jackson Notary Signature: Joyce Lask 7250R TRRT 4/5 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 Freight Transportation - Brokers business in said County and State under the name of L & J Premium Transport Brokers at the following post office addresses: 310 Morningside Drive, Rockford, IL 61108; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Dominique Brown SIGNED: Dominique Brown 3/24/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 24th day of March, A.D. 2017.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Thalia Gallardo, DEPUTY 7263R TRRT 4/12

March 29, 2017 The Rock River Times. n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS NEW PENN FINANCIAL, LLC DBA SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING; Plaintiff, vs.

JOAN SMALL; GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORATION; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; TROY SMALL; SHERRI CLARK; MELODY KRUPSKI; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF JOAN SMALL AKA JOAN E. SMALL, DECEASED; ERIK K. JACOBS, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF JOAN SMALL AKA JOAN E. SMALL, DECEASED; Defendants, 15 CH 627 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 27, 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 Eight (8) in Block One (1) as designated upon the Plat of Cherry Valley, which plat is recorded in Book “N” of Deeds on Page 346 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois.

Commonly known as 218 Walnut Street, Cherry Valley, IL 61016.

P.I.N. 16-01-127-003.

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.

15-019078 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I717565 P7218R TRRT 4/5 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION; Plaintiff, vs.

PATRICK JOGERST; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 16CH 192 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 27, 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 Fourteen (14) and

the South Twenty-five (25) feet of Lot Fifteen (15) in Block Fifty (50) as designated upon the Plat of Subdivision of Blocks 21 and 22 of Kinsey’s Little Farms, the plat of which subdivision is recorded in Book 14 of Plats on Page 175 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois, the North line of said premises being parallel with the line dividing said lots; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois.

Commonly known as 3134 Collins Street, Rockford, IL 61109.

P.I.N. 15-02-436-005.

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.

17-000129 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I717566 P7219R TRRT 4/5 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC; Plaintiff, vs.

MULFORD GREEN CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF KERRY W. ROOS, DECEASED; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; TIFFANY ROOS-DESHAZER; ERIK K. JACOBS, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE TO THE ESTATE OF KERRY W. ROOS, DECEASED; Defendants, 16CH 368 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 27, 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: Unit 7 in Mulford Green Condominium, as delineated upon a survey of the following described real estate: Lot 11 as designated upon Plat No. 3 of Mulford Village Commons Subdivision in part of the West 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 22 in Township 44 North, Range 2 East of the Third Principal Meridian, Rockford Illinois, the Plat of which Subdivision is recorded in Book 36 of Plats on page 175A in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois, situated in Winnebago County, Illinois, which survey is attached as Exhibit “B” to the Declaration of Condominium Ownership as recorded on Microfilm No. 81-19-1203 as doc-

ument number 1556668, together with its Undivided percentage in the common elements as set forth is said declaration, situated in Winnebago County, Illinois.

Commonly known as 312 Bienterra Trail, Rockford, IL 61107.

P.I.N. 12-22-317-007.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a condominium residence. The purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by subdivisions (g) (1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 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.

16-009451 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I717567 P7220R TRRT 4/5 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR CVI LCF MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST I Plaintiff, -v.SERGIO GARCIA, et al Defendant 16CH 00859 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 8, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on April 20, 2017, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT SEVENTY-SEVEN (77) AS DESIGNATED UPON PLAT NO. 3 OF KYLEMORE EAST SUBDIVISION, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE EAST HALF (1/2) OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 22, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH IS RECORDED IN BOOK 40 OF PLATS ON PAGE 91A IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE IN WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO, STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 6405 TRAMORE LANE, ROCKFORD, IL 61107 Property Index No. 12-22330-008.

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 14-16-10625.

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. 14-16-10625 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 16 CH 00859 TJSC#: 37-2497 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.

I717664 P7221R TRRT 4/5 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Plaintiff, -v.BARBARA A. ACKLEY, et al Defendant 16CH 01002 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 8, 2017, 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: PART OF LOTS EIGHT (8) AND NINE (9) IN BLOCK NINETEEN (19) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF AUBURNDALE, E.H. MARSH’S SUBDIVISION SOUTH HALF (1/2) OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 14, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE 3RD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO-WIT: COMMENCING AT A POINT IN THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT NINE (9), 26.0 FEET NORTH OF THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT; THENCE SOUTH ALONG THE WEST LINES OF SAID LOTS NINE (9) AND EIGHT (8), 37.0 FEET TO A POINT 11.0 FEET SOUTH OF THE NORTH LINE OF LOT EIGHT (8); THENCE EAST PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT EIGHT (8), 67.0 FEET; THENCE NORTH PARALLEL WITH THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT EIGHT (8), 6.0 FEET THENCE EAST PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF LOT EIGHT (8) 41.0 FEET; THENCE SOUTH PARALLEL WITH THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT EIGHT (8), 2 1/2 FEET; THENCE EAST, PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT EIGHT (8), 42.0 FEET TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT EIGHT (8); THENCE NORTH ALONG THE EAST LINES OF SAID LOTS EIGHT (8) AND NINE (9), 33 1/2 FEET TO A POINT 26.0 FEET NORTH OF THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT NINE (9); THENCE WEST, PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT NINE (9) TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; SITUATED IN COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO, STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 1611 N. WINNEBAGO STREET, ROCKFORD, IL 61103 Property Index No. 11-14159-004.

The real estate is improved with a residence.

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

No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, 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 14-16-15816.

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. 14-16-15816 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 16 CH 01002 TJSC#: 37-2531 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.

I717694 P7222R TRRT 4/5 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO ALPINE BANK & TRUST CO., Plaintiff, v.

JULIE L. DAVY a/k/a JULIE DAVY; ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE; DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY – INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE; UNKNOWN OWNERS; UNKNOWN TENANTS; UNKNOWN SPOUSES; UNKNOWN HEIRS and NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants.

Case No.: 2016 CH 625 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment

of Foreclosure entered by the Court in the above-entitled cause, the property hereinafter described or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment, will be sold to the highest bidder.

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

B. The common address and other common description, if any, of the real estate is: 918 Mayfair Place, Rockford, Illinois 61107.

C. The legal description of the real estate is: Part of Block Sixteen (16) as designated upon the Plat of Alpine Subdivision, part of the Northwest Quarter (1/4) of Section 20, Township 44 North, Range 2 East of the Third Principal Meridian, which Plat is recorded in Book 19 of Plats on page 45 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Winnebago County, Illinois, bounded as follows, to-wit: Beginning at a point in the East line of said block, 165 feet South of the Northeast corner of said block; thence South, along said East line 85 feet; thence West, parallel with the North line of said block, 145 feet to the West line of said block; thence North along the West line of said block; 85 feet; thence East, parallel with the North line of said block, 145 feet to the place of beginning, in Winnebago County, Illinois; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois.

D. A description of the improvements on the real estate is: Single-family home with 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and approximately 1,644 square feet.

E. The time and place of sale will be April 13, 2017, at 11:00 A.M., Winnebago County Justice Center, Lobby, 650 West State Street, Rockford, County of Winnebago, Illinois.

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

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

H. The property will not be available for inspection.

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

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

ALPINE BANK & TRUST CO., Plaintiff By: HINSHAW & CULBERTSON LLP By: Yashekia T. Simpkins One of Its Attorneys PREPARED BY: Yashekia T. Simpkins (ARDC #6307014) HINSHAW & CULBERTSON LLP 100 Park Avenue

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P.O. Box 1389 Rockford, IL 61105-1389 Phone: 815-490-4900 Fax: 815-490-4901 ysimpkins@hinshawlaw.com 7223R TRRT 4/5 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY IN PROBATE In the Matter of the Estate of: CLEMENT J. DREHER, Deceased.

CASE NO. 2017 P 72 NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION - INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION AND CLAIMS Notice is given of the death of Clement J. Dreher of Rockford, Illinois. Letters of Office were issued on March 6, 2017, to David S. Dreher as Independent Administrator, 5798 Colleen Avenue, Rockford, IL 61109, whose attorney is Theodore Liebovich, 415 South Mulford Road, P.O. Box 6066, Rockford, IL 61125-1066.

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 5/18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, as amended whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred.

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

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

Davis S. Dreher, Administrator 7226R TRRT 4/5 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN CHANCERY IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: MARIA SAUCEDO, Petitioner, vs.

GILBERTO FLORES, Respondent.

Case No. 16 D 991 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to Respondent GILBERTO FLORES that Petitioner MARIA SAUCEDO 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 April 21, 2017, a judgment by default may be entered against you at any time thereafter for the relief requested in the petition. /s/ Maria del Rosario Saucedo, Petitioner 7229R TRRT 4/5 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 business in said County and State under the name of KNP Sales at the following post office addresses: 1602 Harlem Rd., Machesney Park, IL 61115; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Kenneth Kelley SIGNED: Kenneth Kelley 3/17/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 17th day of March, A.D. 2017.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Thalia Gallardo, DEPUTY 7235R TRRT 4/5

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The Rock River Times. March 29, 2017

n n n Public Self Storage 3231 N. Main St. Rockford, IL 61103 NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Public Self Storage is announcing that the following unit numbers which the following people occupy are delinquent in pay. We will be holding a public auction at 11:00 a.m. on April 6th, 2017. All contents of the units will be up for sale to the highest bidder.

Unit 119 - Paris Twyman; Unit 213 - D. Sullivan Law Office; Unit 6 - Tyler Ross; Unit 45 - Linda Cross; Unit 89 - Nakischa Patrick; Unit 32 - Enoch Jackson; Unit 70 - David Lilly; Units 42 & 28 - Kathy Dahlberg.

After many documented attempts to get hold of you to collect the delinquent rent, we decided legal actions.

Signed: Public Self Storage Dated: 3-4-17 State of Illinois, County of Winnebago By: Sarah Jackson Notary Signature: Joyce Lask 7249R TRRT 4/5 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY IN PROBATE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: Paul Vyborny, Deceased.

NO.: 2017 – P - 92 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Paul Vybony, Letters of Office were issued on March 17, 2017 to Gerry Gurney as Independent Executor, whose attorneys are Springer Law Firm, 2222 E. State Street, Suite 107, Rockford, IL 61104.

Claims against the Estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of this Court at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 W. State Street, Rockford, IL 61101 within six months from the date of issuance of letters and publication (September 29, 2017)and any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within ten days after it has been filed.

Gerry Gurney, Legal representative of the Estate of Paul Vyborny.

BRIAN A. HART #6211006 2222 E. State Street, Suite 107 Rockford, IL 61104 815-312-4725 7251R TRRT 4/12 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO CITY OF ROCKFORD, a municipal corporation, Plaintiff, vs.

JIMMY L. RICHARDSON, NATALIE M. NITTI-RICHARDSON, AMCORE BANK N.A., BMO FINANCIAL CORPORATION, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants.

Case No. 17 CH 267 Address: 422 S. Day Avenue Rockford, IL 61102 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE

BY PUBLICATION The requisite Affidavit for Publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you, Non-Record Claimants and all Unknown Owners, Defendants in the above-entitled cause that the above-entitled Mortgage Foreclosure action was filed on March 23, 2017 and is now pending.

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

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

3. The name of the titleholder of record is Jimmy Richardson & Natalie Nitti-Richardson.

4. A legal description of the real estate sufficient to identify it with reasonable certainty is as follows: Part of the East 132 feet of Lots 13 & 14 as designated upon the Plat of Hutchins Subdivision of Lot 16 of B.F. Bank’s Subdivision of part of the East Half of the Southwest Quarter (1/4) of Section 21, and part of the East Half (1/2) of the Northwest Quarter (1/4) of Section 28, Township 44 North, Range 1 East of the Third Principal Meridian, the Plat of which first named subdivision is recorded in Book 11 of Plats on page 44 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois, described as follows, to wit: Beginning on the East line of said lot 13 at a point 58.41 feet North of the Southeast comer of Lot 13; thence south 89 degrees, 24 feet, and 24 inches West a distance of 132 feet; thence North 00 degrees, 05 feet, 17 inches East a distance of 58.48 feet; thence North 89 degrees, 26 feet, 16 inches East to the East line of said Lot 14; thence South along the East lines of said Lots 14 and 13 a distance of 58.41 feet to the point of beginning; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois.

P.I.N. No. 11-21-372-022 5. A common address or description of the location of the real estate is as follows: 422 S. Day Avenue, Rockford, IL 61102 6. An identification of the Mortgage sought to be foreclosed is as follows: a. Names of Property Owner: Jimmy Richardson & Natalie Nitti-Richardson b. Name of Mortgagee: City of Rockford c. Date of Mortgage: June 13, 2003 d. Date of Recording: June 27, 2003 e. County Where Recorded: Winnebago County, Illinois f. Recording Document Identification: 0358433 NOW, THEREFORE, unless you, Non-Record Claimants and Unknown Owners, Defendants, file your answer to the Complaint for Foreclosure in this cause or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Circuit Court of the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit, Winnebago County, Illinois, in the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 West State Street, Rockford, IL on or before the 12th day of May, 2017, default may be entered against you and each of you at any time after that day and a Judgment for Foreclosure may be entered in accordance with the prayer of the Complaint for Foreclosure.

Circuit Clerk Matthew D. Flores Assistant City Attorney City of Rockford Department of Law 425 E. State Street Rockford, IL 61104 (779) 348-7154 7253R TRRT 4/12 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN CHANCERY THE HARVARD STATE BANK, Plaintiff, vs.

KRISTINA BOCK, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants.

Case No. 2016 CH 727 PUBLIC NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Public Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of the Judgment

entered in said Court in the above entitled cause on the 16th day of December, 2016, Gary Caruana, Sheriff of Winnebago County or such other Deputy, as may be sitting in his stead, sell at public venue to the highest and best bidder the following described lands and premises in said Judgment mentioned or so much thereof as may be necessary to realize the amount due to satisfy said Judgment with the terms and conditions as set forth herein: A. The name, address and telephone number of the person to contact for information regarding the real estate is: Paul S. Godlewski, Attorney at Law One Court Place, Suite 103 Rockford, IL 61101 815/964-0058 or Mr. Cliff Kieser The Harvard State Bank 25 N. Ayer Street Harvard, IL 60033 815/943-4400 B. The common address of said property is: 2406 Alton Avenue, Rockford, IL 61109.

C. The legal description of the property is: Lot Sixty-seven [67] as designated upon the Plat of Normandy Heights Second Subdivision of part of the Northeast Quarter [¼] of Section 1, Township 43 North, Range 1 East of the Third Principal Meridian, in the Plat of which Subdivision is recorded in Book 20 of Plats on Page 47 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois.

Commonly known as: 2406 Alton Avenue, Rockford, IL 61109 Property Code No.: 217A-465 PIN: 15-01-228-012 D. A description of the improvements on the real estate is: 2-bedroom ranch home E. The time and place of sale is: April 27, 2017, at 11:00 a.m., in the first floor lobby of the Winnebago County Justice Center, located at 650 West State Street, Rockford, IL 61101.

F. The terms of the sale are: to the highest and best bidder with cash or certified check in full at time of sale plus 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 $300.00. 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. Sale is subject to Court approval. Plaintiff will request that buyer’s right to possession of property be effective thirty [30] days after confirmation of sale by Court.

G. Title will be conveyed subject to the 2016 real estate taxes, and all other general real estate taxes which are a lien upon the real estate, but have not yet become due and payable, and special assessments, if any, and easements and restrictions of record. The property is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title or recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition.

H. 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.

I. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

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.

Dated at Rockford, Illinois this 29th day of March, 2017.

THE HARVARD STATE BANK, Plaintiff BY: PAUL S. GODLEWSKI, Its Attorney PREPARED BY: PAUL S. GODLEWSKI Attorney for Plaintiff One Court Place, Suite 103 Rockford, IL 61101 815/964-0058 ARDC - 0977837 7254R TRRT 4/12 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: JOHANNES L. OKSNEVAD, Deceased.

Case No. 2017 P 96 Date Will Filed: 03/01/17 CLAIMS NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of JOHANNES L. OKSNEVAD. Letters of Office were issued on March 15, 2017, to GORDON OKSNEVAD, whose address is 945 E. Meadow Circle, Edgerton, WI 53534, as Independent Executor of the estate. The attorney of record for the estate is Anthony R. Phelps of Reno & Zahm LLP, 2902 McFarland Rd., Suite 400, Rockford, IL 61107.

Claims may be filed on or before October 3, 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 any known creditor required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act of 1975 as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated 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 St., Rockford, Illinois 61101, or with the Independent Executor, or both.

Copies of any claim filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office - Probate Division must be mailed or delivered to the Independent Executor and to the attorney for the estate within ten 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 22, 2016 GORDON OKSNEVAD, Independent Executor

By RENO & ZAHM LLP By: /s/ Anthony R. Phelps Attorney for the Independent Executor Anthony R. Phelps (#06297415) RENO & ZAHM LLP 2902 McFarland Road, Suite 400 Rockford, IL 61107 (815) 987-4050 arp@renozahm.com 7255R TRRT 4/12 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO ALPINE BANK & TRUST COMPANY as Successor-in-Interest to BELVIDERE NATIONAL BANK & TRUST CO., Plaintiff, vs.

ROGER R. MORSE, RUTH MORSE, SHERI MORSE, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants.

Case No. 17 CH 184 PUBLICATION NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE To: UNKNOWN OWNERS and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you, Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants, Defendants in the above-entitled cause, that the above suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court for the 17th Judicial Circuit, Winnebago County, Illinois, by the said Plaintiff against you and other Defendants, praying for foreclosure of a mortgage and other relief on the following described property in which you have or claim an interest: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: PARCEL I: Part of the East Half (1/2) of the Southeast Quarter (1/4) of Section Three (3), Township Forty-four (44) North, Range One (1) East of the Third (3rd) Principal Meridian, bounded as follows, to wit: Beginning on the East line of said Quarter (1/4) of said Quarter (1/4) Section at a point One Hundred Seventy-seven and One Half (177 1/2) feet North of the Southeast corner of said Quarter (1/4) Section; thence parallel with the South line of said Section, Two Hundred Twenty (220) feet; thence North parallel with the East line of said Quarter (1/4) Section, Seventy (70) feet; thence East parallel with the South line of said Section, Two Hundred Twenty (220) feet to the East line of said Section; thence South along said East line, Seventy (70) feet to the place of beginning; situated in Winnebago County, Illinois, hereby releasing and waiving all rights under and by virtue of the Homestead Exemption Laws of the State of Illinois.

PARCEL II: The South Ten (10) feet of Lot One (1) as designated upon Plat Number 10 of Glenny View, being a Subdivision of a part of the Southeast Quarter (1/4) of Section 3, Township 44 North, Range 1 East of the Third Principal Meridian, recorded in Book 35 of Plats on Page 146 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois.

Commonly known as: 3402 North Rockton Avenue, Rockford, Illinois 61103 PIN: 11-03-478-024 Property Code: 183D 212A Title Holder of Record: Roger Morse and Ruth Morse Identification of Mortgage: Mortgage from Roger Morse and Ruth Morse to BELVIDERE NATIONAL BANK & TRUST CO., dated February 29, 2008, and recorded March 21, 2008 in the Winnebago County Recorder’s Office as Document No. 200800813473.

Now, therefore, unless you, the said Defendants, “Unknown Owners” and “Non­-Record Claimants” file your answer in said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein in the said Circuit Court for the Judicial Circuit, Winnebago County, Illinois, on or before MAY 1, 2017 default may be entered against you and each of you at any time after that day and a decree entered in accordance with the prayer of said complaint.

Dated: March 22, 2017

WILLIAMSMcCARTHY LLP /s/ Thomas P. Sandquist Thomas P. Sandquist Its Attorneys Prepared By: Thomas P. Sandquist WilliamsMcCarthy LLP 120 West State Street P.O. Box 219 Rockford, Illinois 61105 (815) 987-8900 7256R TRRT 4/12 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO NOTICE OF ADOPTION BY PUBLICATION IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION FOR THE ADOPTION OF: DAMIAN ELIJAH EBANKS, A male child, MARK D. EBANKS ADOPTION NO: 17 AD 43 TO: MARK D. EBANKS TAKE NOTICE that a Petition was filed in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Rockford, Illinois, for the adoption of a child named DAMIAN ELIJAH EBANKS; NOW THEREFORE unless you, MARK D. EBANKS, file your answer to the Petition in said suit, or otherwise file your appearance therein, in the said Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Room 103 in the City of Rockford, Illinois, on or before the 10th day of May, 2017, a default may be entered against you at any time following that day, and a judgment order entered in accordance with the prayer of said Petition.

Dated: March 22, 2017, Rockford, Illinois THOMAS A. KLEIN, Clerk of the Circuit Court BRIAN K. LARKIN One Court Place - Suite 301 Rockford, IL 61101 815/964-4601 Attorney for Petitioners.

7257R TRRT 4/12 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, a Wisconsin State Bank, Plaintiff, v.

ALPINE BANK & TRUST CO., as Trustee under a Trust Agreement dated June 25, 2010 and known as Trust No. 4029; JUDITH VECCHIO; MEADOWS EDGE PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION; UNKNOWN OWNERS; UNKNOWN TENANTS; UNKNOWN SPOUSES; UNKNOWN HEIRS and NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants.

Case No. 16-CH-684 NOTICE OF SALE (5848 Meadows Edge Close, Loves Park, Illinois 61111) PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered by the Court in the above-entitled cause, the property hereinafter described or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment, will be sold to the highest bidder.

A. The name, address and telephone number of the person to contact for information regarding the real estate is: Matthew M. Hevrin, HINSHAW & CULBERTSON LLP, 100 Park Avenue, Rockford, Illinois 61101, Tel. (815) 490-4935.

B. The common address

and other common description, if any, of the real estate is: 5848 Meadows Edge Close, Loves Park, Illinois 61111.

C. The legal description of the real estate is: Lot Nine (9) as designated upon the Plat of Meadows Edge, being a Resubdivision of Lot 70 Plat No. 5 of Winford Estates, and part of the South Half (1/2) of Section 33, Township 45 North, Range 2 East of the Third Principal Meridian, the Plat of which is recorded in Book 38 of Plats on Page 26A in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois.

COMMON ADDRESS: 5848 Meadows Edge Close Loves Park, Illinois 61111 PROPERTY CODE: 08-33481-006 D. A description of the improvements on the real estate is: A 3Bedroom, 2Bathroom Condominium unit with Basement and attached Garage.

E. The time and place of sale will be Thursday, April 20, 2017 at 11:00 A.M., Winnebago County Justice Center, Lobby, 650 West State Street, Rockford, County of Winnebago, Illinois.

F. The terms of the sale are: One Hundred Percent (100%) due by cash or certified funds at the time of the sale. The property offered for sale is subject to all real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality of the title and without recourse to the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office and in “as is” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

H. The property will not be available for inspection.

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

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

BLACKHAWK BANK f/k/a BLACKHAWK STATE BANK, a Wisconsin State Bank, Plaintiff Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP By: Matthew M. Hevrin One of Its Attorneys PREPARED BY: Matthew M. Hevrin (ARDC #6256083) HINSHAW & CULBERTSON LLP 100 Park Avenue P.O. Box 1389 Rockford, IL 61105-1389 PHONE: 815-490-4900 FAX: 815-490-4901 mhevrin@hinshawlaw.com 7258R TRRT 4/12 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; and UNKNOWN OWNERS Defendants.

Case No. 2017 ED 7 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: The North Forty-six (46) feet in width of Lot Seven (7) as designated upon the Plat of the North onehalf (1/2) of the Southwest Quarter (1/4) of Section 26, Township 44 Range 1 East of R. River, the Plat of which is recorded in Book 46 of Deeds on Page 312 in the Recorder’s Office, the South line of said tract being parallel with the North line of said lot; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois.

PROPERTY CODE: 11-26327-011 COMMON ADDRESS: 820 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 29, 2017, a trial may be held and judgment entered against you for the relief asked for in the Complaint.

Dated: March 21, 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 7259R TRRT 4/12 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: STEPHANIE SHAIKH, Plaintiff, vs.

NABEEL SHAIKH, Defendant.

CASE NO: 2013 D 1166 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN YOU, Nabeel Shaikh, Defendant, that the Plaintiff, Stephanie Shaikh, has caused to be filed a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage, in the above-captioned cause of action.

In the event the Defendant fails to file a response in Room 108, 400 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois

by May 12, 2017, a Default may be entered against him for the relief sought in the Petition for Dissolution of Marriage.

The attorney for the Plaintiff is Amy L. Silvestri, 2208 Charles Street, Rockford, Illinois 61104.

Dated: March 27, 2017 SILVESTRI LAW OFFICE Attorney at Law 2208 Charles Street Rockford, IL 61104 Telephone: (815) 227-0700 amy@silvestri-law.com 7283R TRRT 4/12

March 29, 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

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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 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 Uriah Sydni Frias-Stoner. 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

March 29, 2017 The Rock River Times. 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 GARY L. ANDERSEN, Deceased.

No. 2017-P-53 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of GARY L. ANDERSEN. Letters of Office were issued on February 27, 2017 to ELEANOR POTTS, who is the legal representative of the Estate. The attorney for the estate is David E. Mayfield, 4023 Charles Street, Rockford, IL 61108.

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, Rockford, IL 61101, or with the estate legal representative, or both.

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

DATED: March 14, 2017 /s/ David E. Mayfield David E. Mayfield Name: David E. Mayfield Attorney for Estate Address: 4023 Charles Street City: Rockford, IL 61108 Telephone: 815-229-5333 7228R TRRT 4/5 n n n Wayne’s World 1424 11th Ave. Rockford, IL 61104 NOTICE OF MECHANIC’S LIEN A mechanic’s lien pursuant to Chapter 770 ILCS 50/3 will be enforced by Wayne Gahl against Steven C. Messink on a 1979 Chevrolet Camaro, VIN # 1Q87L9L555489 in the amount of $3,500.00 unless this debt is paid in full. A sale of this vehicle will take place at Wayne’s World, 1424 11th Ave., Rockford, IL 61104 on April 25, 2017 pursuant to Chapter 770 ILCS 50/3 if this debt balance is not met.

7231R TRRT 4/5 n n n Wayne’s World 1424 11th Ave. Rockford, IL 61104 NOTICE OF MECHANIC’S LIEN A mechanic’s lien pursuant to Chapter 770 ILCS 50/3 will be enforced by Wayne Gahl against Rick Caudel on a 1979 Chevrolet Camaro, VIN # 1Q87L9L555489 in the amount of $3,500.00 unless this debt is paid in full. A sale of this vehicle will take place at Wayne’s World, 1424 11th Ave., Rockford, IL 61104 on April 25, 2017 pursuant to Chapter 770 ILCS 50/3 if this debt balance is not met.

7232R TRRT 4/5 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 Fencing and Deck Company business in said County and State under the name of On Your Mark Fencing at the following post office addresses: 4667 Minns Dr., Machesney Park, IL 61115; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Mark O’Dell, Deborah O’Dell SIGNED: Mark O’Dell 3/16/17 SIGNED: Deborah O’Dell 3/16/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 16th day of March, A.D. 2017.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Angela Reina, DEPUTY 7240R TRRT 4/5 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO SS STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO In the Matter of the Estate of: ROSEMARY LIEB, Deceased.

Case No.: 2017-P-68 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of ROSEMARY LIEB, who died on December 21, 2016. Letters of Office were issued on February 23, 2017, to Linda J. Lieb, 3104 N. Central Ave., Rockford, IL 61101, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is Franklin J. Eubank, Jr., 126 N. Church Street, Rockford, IL 61101-1002.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before September 29, 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 after it has been filed.

Dated: 3/20/17 BY: /s/ Linda Lieb Linda Lieb, Estate representative Franklin J. Eubank, Jr. (#6208840) Attorney at Law 126 N. Church Street Rockford, IL 61101-1002 Telephone: (815) 961-9668 Facsimile: (815) 965-9451 E-mail: attorneyeubank@ ameritech.net Attorney for estate representative 7233R TRRT 4/5 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 business store for women; new and used items business in said County and State under the name of Lady Bijou at the following post office addresses: 1307 Easton Pkwy., Rockford, IL 61108; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Brenda Vela, 815-517-4276

SIGNED: Brenda Vela 3/15/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 15th day of March, A.D. 2017.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Thalia Gallardo, DEPUTY 7237R TRRT 4/5 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a Auto Body repair shop, paintless dent repair business in said County and State under the name of Dent Depot at the following post office addresses: 4203 S. Perryville Rd., Cherry Valley, IL 61016; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Kristopher Cutler, 815-289-4200 SIGNED: Kristopher Cutler 3/15/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 15th day of March, A.D. 2017.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Angela Reina, DEPUTY 7238R TRRT 4/5 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 Photographer business in said County and State under the name of Jacob Perry Photography at the following post office addresses: 703 Camlin Ave., Rockford, IL 61103; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Jacob Perry SIGNED: Jacob Perry 3/15/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 15th day of March, A.D. 2017.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Amy Reininger, DEPUTY 7239R TRRT 4/5 n n n NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: The following self-storage Cube contents containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by CubeSmart 6146 , 7511 Vandiver Rd, Cherry Valley IL 61112 (815-332-4400) to satisfy a lien on April 13, 2017 at approx.

10:00 AM at www.storagetreasures.com. All online bids start 14 days prior to the below start date.

Cube #LL7, Franca M. Mastrodonato.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: The following self-storage Cube contents containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by CubeSmart 6150 , 4548 American Rd, Rockford IL 61109 (815-874-2141) to satisfy a lien on April 13, 2017 at approx. 11:00 AM at www.storagetreasures.com. All online bids start 14 days prior to the below start date.

Cube #1241, Starnell I. Brown; Cube #2442, Steven Lockhart; Cube #2610, Terry Barber; Cube #3409, Bernard Congress; Cube #3623, Kory Kinsman; Cube #5506, Scott James; Cube #5927, Steven E. Menor.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: The following self-storage Cube contents containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by CubeSmart 6153 , 4548 American Rd, Rockford IL 61109 (815-874-2141) to satisfy a lien on April 13, 2017 at approx. 11:15 AM at www.storagetreasures.com. All online bids start 14 days prior to the below start date.

Cube #S142, Amy L. Nance.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: The following self-storage Cube contents containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by CubeSmart 6152 , 3015 N. Main St., Rockford IL 61103 (815-282-4500) to satisfy a lien on April 13, 2017 at approx. 11:30 AM at www.storagetreasures.com. All online bids start 14 days prior to the below start date.

Cube #B70, Mariah Neal; Cube #B88, Ivo Martionovic; Cube #B97, Larry Bellars; Cube #B153, Jesus Reuben Garcia; Cube #B198, Kimberly Whitehead; Cube #B244, Ricky E. Norwood; Cube #B270, Jessica Rious; Cube #B313, Lana L. McCants.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: The following self-storage Cube contents containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by CubeSmart 6151, 6210 Forest Hills Road, Rockford IL 61111 (815-877-3146) to satisfy a lien on April 13, 2017 at approx.

12:00 PM at www.storagetreasures.com. All online bids start 14 days prior to the below start date.

Cube #47, Megan Green-Timm a.k.a Megan Green; Cube #211B, Tationa Monique Elliott; Cube #249, Dahje M. Brandon; Cube #315B, Michael D. Vanderjack; Cube #447, Andrew S. DeWilde.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: The following self-storage Cube contents containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by CubeSmart 6148, 4300 Interstate Blvd., Loves Park IL 61111 (815-885-2100) to satisfy a lien on April 13th, 2017 at approx.

12:30 PM at www.storagetreasures.com. All online bids start 14 days prior to the below start date.

Cube #45, Biko Burrell; Cube #150, Maribel Delgado.

7260R TRRT 4/5 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 Hair and Spa Salon Also Hair Store business in said County and State under the name of Beyond Perfection at the following post office addresses: 127 Summit St., Rockford, IL 61107; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Kanisha Lyons SIGNED: Kanisha Lyons 3/21/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 21st day of March, A.D. 2017.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Angela Reina, DEPUTY 7271R TRRT 4/12 n n n NOTICE BY PUBLICATION STEVEN MCCOLLOM and ANGELA MCCOLLOM, Petitioners, vs.

STEVEN IVERY MCCOLLOM, ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES, a Duly Licensed Child Welfare Agency, Respondents.

CASE NO: 17 AD 39 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Take notice that on the 16th day of March, 2017, a Petition for Adoption was filed in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Illinois, 17th Judicial Circuit, and that on the second floor of the Winnebago County Juvenile Justice Center,

on the 5th day of May, 2017 at the hour of 8:30 a.m., or as soon thereafter as this cause may be heard, a hearing will be held upon the Petition for Adoption.

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

Dated at Rockford, Illinois this 28th day of March, 2017.

Thomas Klein Clerk of the Circuit Court ERIN L. NASH #6304953 Nash Law Office, P.C. 4615 East State Street, Suite 201 Rockford, IL 61108 (815) 397-7500 7284R TRRT 4/12 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a lawn mowing, cleanup business in said County and State under the name of JAVA Cleanups at the following post office addresses: 1521 Carbaugh Ave., Rockford, IL 61101; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Jeff Ashley, 815-299-0157 SIGNED: Jeff Ashley 3/22/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 22nd day of March, A.D. 2017.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Thalia Gallardo, DEPUTY 7272R TRRT 4/12 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 Freight Transportation - Brokers business in said County and State under the name of L & J Premium Transport Brokers at the following post office addresses: 310 Morningside Drive, Rockford, IL 61108; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Dominique Brown SIGNED: Dominique Brown 3/24/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 24th day of March, A.D. 2017.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Thalia Gallardo, DEPUTY 7263R TRRT 4/12 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 Trucking business in said County and State under the name of Herrington Trucking at the following post office addresses: 5201 Jerkins Dr., South Beloit, IL 61080; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Bryce Herrington, 608-490-0056 SIGNED: Bryce Herrington 3/22/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 22nd day of March, A.D. 2017.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Amy Reininger, DEPUTY 7273R TRRT 4/12 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 body butter & body scrub business in said County and State under the name of Kustom Kremes at the following post office addresses: 1524 Green St., Rockford, IL 61102; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Jasmine D. Horton SIGNED: Jasmine D. Horton 3/20/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 20th day of March, A.D. 2017.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Ashley L. Carter, DEPUTY 7274R TRRT 4/12 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 car wash, Detailing, Tire shop business in said County and State under the name of G & G Car Wash & Tire Shop at the following post office addresses: 1924 Clifton Ave., Rockford, IL 61102; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Glendaliz Rios, 815-312-2277 SIGNED: Glendaliz Rios 3/24/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 24th day of March, A.D. 2017.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Thalia Gallardo, DEPUTY 7275R TRRT 4/12 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a educational consultant business in said County and State under the name of Early Childhood Consultation at the following post office addresses: 901 Hopkins Ct., Rockford, IL 61102; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Jeneva Davis SIGNED: Jeneva Davis 3/28/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 28th day of March, A.D. 2017.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Ashley L. Carter, DEPUTY 7276R TRRT 4/12 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 Aerial photography & videography service business in said County and State under the name of Aerial One Imaging at the following post office addresses: 13234 Keelson Drive, Rockton, IL 61072; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Jason Jacobson SIGNED: Jason Jacobson 3/24/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 24th day of March, A.D. 2017.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Thalia Gallardo, DEPUTY 7277R TRRT 4/12 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the un-

dersigned intend to conduct and transact a Carpentry business in said County and State under the name of DSD Carpentry at the following post office addresses: 2128 Broadway, Rockford, IL 61104; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Gloria Enriquez, 815-914-7260 SIGNED: Gloria Enriquez 3/24/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 24th day of March, A.D. 2017.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Ashley L. Carter, DEPUTY 7278R TRRT 4/12 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 Hair Salon business in said County and State under the name of Studio Infinity at the following post office addresses: 2696 McFarland Rd., Suite 102, Studio 12, Rockford, IL 61107; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Giavanna Mordan SIGNED: Giavanna Mordan 3/20/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 20th day of March, A.D. 2017.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Thalia Gallardo, DEPUTY 7279R TRRT 4/12 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 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 children’s clothing and accessories business in said County and State under the name of Glitter, Giggles & Grins at the following post office addresses: 84 Bristlewood Ct., Rockton, IL 61072; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Nicole Wenger SIGNED: Nicole Wenger 3/21/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 21st day of March, A.D. 2017.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Amy Reininger, DEPUTY 7269R TRRT 4/12 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 Store & Weddings business in said County and State under the name of J & M Jazzy Dezigns at the following post office addresses: 2328 Holland St., Rockford, IL 61102; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Bobbie J. Stevens SIGNED: Bobbie J. Stevens 3/28/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 28th day of March, A.D. 2017.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Thalia Gallardo, DEPUTY 7281R TRRT 4/12 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS ZOILA FLOR SOTELO, Petitioner, v.

ALEJANDRO VILLA, Respondent.

No. 17 F 110 PUBLICATION NOTICE NOTICE IS GIVEN YOU, Alejandro Villa, Respondent, that this cause has been commenced against you in this Court asking for an Allocation of Parental Responsibility and Request for Further Relief. Unless you file your response or otherwise file your appearance in this cause, in the office of the Circuit Clerk, Winnebago County, 400 W. State St., Rockford, Illinois 61101, on or before May 4, 2017, a Judgment and other relief may be granted as prayed for in this Petition.

Dated: 2/27/17 /s/ Zoila Flor Sotelo 7252R TRRT 4/12 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY Estate of David A. Gross, Deceased.

Case No.: 2017-P-57 NOTICE TO BRIAN K. GROSS AND OTHER UNKNOWN HEIRS NOTICE is hereby given to Brian K. Gross and any other heirs of David A. Gross that an order was entered by the Winnebago County, Illinois Probate Court on March 17, 2017 appointing Sharon R. Rudy, Winnebago County Public Administrator, as Administrator of the Estate of David A. Gross, who died on November 11, 2014.

Brian K. Gross is named in the petition as an heir. If you are Brian K. Gross or otherwise believe that you are an heir to David A. Gross please contact the undersigned in connection with your interest in the estate.

This notice is given pursuant to 755 ILCS 5/9-5(b).

Dated: 3/27/17 /s/ Sharon R. Rudy Attorney Sharon R. Rudy Winnebago County Public Administrator Sharon R. Rudy, P.C., #6183356 Winnebago County Public Administrator 405 W. State Street Rockford, Illinois 61101 (815) 962-1910 sharon.rudy@sharonrudylaw.com 7282R TRRT 4/12

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n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR CVI LCF MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST I Plaintiff, -v.- SERGIO GARCIA, et al Defendant 16CH 00859 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 8, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on April 20, 2017, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 6405 TRAMORE LANE, ROCKFORD, IL 61107 Property Index No. 12-22-330-008.

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 14-16-10625.

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. 14-16-10625 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 16 CH 00859 TJSC#: 37-2497 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.

I717664 P7221R TRRT 4/5 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Plaintiff, -v.- BARBARA A. ACKLEY, et al Defendant 16CH 01002 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 8, 2017, 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 1611 N. WINNEBAGO STREET, ROCKFORD, IL 61103 Property Index No. 11-14-159-004.

The real estate is improved with a residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, 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 14-16-15816.

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. 14-16-15816 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 16 CH 01002 TJSC#: 37-2531 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.

I717694 P7222R TRRT 4/5 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered by the Court in Winnebago County Case No. 2016 CH 625, the property hereinafter described or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment, will be sold to the highest bidder.

1. The common address and other common description, if any, of the real estate is: 918 Mayfair Place, Rockford, Illinois 61107.

2. The time and place of sale will be April 13, 2017, at 11:00 A.M., Winnebago County Justice Center, Lobby, 650 West State Street, Rockford, County of Winnebago, Illinois, conducted by the Winnebago County Sheriff.

3. A description of the improvements on the real estate is: Single-family home with 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and approximately 1,644 square feet.

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

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

6. The property will not be available for inspection.

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

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

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

NOTE: PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTIC-

ES 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. 7223R TRRT 4/5 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS ILLINOIS BANK AND TRUST Plaintiff, -v.- GARY M. SCHLEHUBER, et al Defendant 16CH 00843 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 21, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on May 1, 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: According to our Affidavits of Property Condition, it appears there are separate residences on each tract. The same language would need to be used in the legal pub, but including the legal descriptions of each tract, of course. The legal descriptions are: Commonly known as 706 N. CENTRAL AVENUE, 714 N. CENTRAL AVENUE, 720 ALLIANCE AVENUE, ROCKFORD, IL 61101 Property Index No. 11-16-479-013 / 11-16-479-011 / 11-16-452-008.

The real estate is improved with a residence.

Each tract may be offered by the Selling Officer as a separate item to be bid upon at the auction. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid for each tract by certified funds at the close of the sale for the specific tract bid upon payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. 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 properties are subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and are 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 of each tract is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid for each tract, the purchaser of said tract will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser of each tract to a deed to the real estate purchased after confirmation of the sale.

The properties 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 14-16-13017.

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. 14-16-13017 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 16 CH 00843 TJSC#: 37-881 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.

I717431 P7216R TRRT 4/5 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY - ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS NEW PENN FINANCIAL, LLC DBA SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING; Plaintiff, vs. JOAN SMALL; GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORATION; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; TROY SMALL; SHERRI CLARK; MELODY KRUPSKI; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF JOAN SMALL AKA JOAN E. SMALL, DECEASED; ERIK K. JACOBS, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF JOAN SMALL AKA JOAN E. SMALL, DECEASED; Defendants, 15 CH 627 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 27, 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 218 Walnut Street, Cherry Valley, IL 61016.

P.I.N. 16-01-127-003.

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. 15-019078 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I717565 P7218R TRRT 4/5 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY - ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Plaintiff, vs. KENYETTA D. BENJAMIN AKA KENYETTA BENJAMIN AKA KENYETTA DANIELLE BENJAMIN; JOE LEE BENJAMIN AKA JOE L. BENJAMIN AKA JOE L. BENJAMIN SR. AKA JO LEE BENJAMIN; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants, 16 CH 766 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, May 4, 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 3120 Alida Street, Rockford, Illinois 61101.

P.I.N. 11-10-252-027.

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

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call The Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Anselmo Lindberg Oliver LLC, 1771 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563-1890. (630) 453-6960. For Bidding instructions visit www.alolawgroup.com 24 hours prior to sale. F16090125 I718121 P7245R TRRT 4/12 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY - ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION; Plaintiff, vs. PATRICK JOGERST; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 16CH 192 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 27, 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 3134 Collins Street, Rockford, IL 61109.

P.I.N. 15-02-436-005.

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. 17-000129 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I717566 P7219R TRRT 4/5

March 29, 2017 The Rock River Times. n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC Plaintiff, -v.- BRANDON J. CAMPBELL, et al Defendant 16CH 00760 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 May 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 2211 WENTWORTH AVENUE, ROCKFORD, IL 61108 Property Index No. 12-33-307-021, Property Index No. 12-33307-020.

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.

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 14-16-11917.

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. 14-16-11917 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 16 CH 00760 TJSC#: 37-407 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.

I716913 P7241R TRRT 4/12 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS MIDFIRST BANK Plaintiff, -v.- JEFFREY P BRECHLER, et al Defendant 16CH 524 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 18, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on May 9, 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 1714 OREGON AVENUE, ROCKFORD, IL 61108 Property Index No. 12-31-206-008.

The real estate is improved with a single family home with a detached 2 car garage.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, 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 257091.

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. 257091 Case Number: 16 CH 524 TJSC#: 37-1965 I717540 P7242R TRRT 4/12 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY - ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION ND Plaintiff, vs. RUTH A. YOAKUM, INDIVIDUALLY, AND AS INDEPENDENT EXECUTOR OF THE ESTATE OF DAVID M. YOAKUM, DECEASED; JEREMY YOAKUM; JOEL YOAKUM; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants, 14 CH 641 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, May 4, 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 4025 River Road, Cherry Valley, IL 61016.

P.I.N. 16-12-227-004.

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

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

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

(614) 220-5611. 15-032877 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I718116 P7243R TRRT 4/12 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY - ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY; Plaintiff, vs. VICTOR ALFEREZ; FATIMA GARCIA; COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO; ROCK RIVER WATER RECLAMATION DISTRICT; CITY OF ROCKFORD; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF VICTOR ALFEREZ, IF ANY; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF FATIMA GARCIA, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 16 CH 136 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, May 4, 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 711 6th Avenue, Rockford, IL 61104.

P.I.N. 11-26-263-015.

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

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

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

(312) 360-9455. W16-0057 I718119 P7244R TRRT 4/12 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Plaintiff, -v.- PATRICIA A. BALES, et al Defendant 16CH 00998 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 15, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on April 26, 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 2717 KINSEY STREET, ROCKFORD, IL 61109 Property Index No. 15-01-129-015 (217B091).

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 14-16-15494.

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. 14-16-15494 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 16 CH 00998 TJSC#: 37-2662 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.

I718140 P7246R TRRT 4/12 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE Rockford, IL, 2406 Alton Avenue, 2-bedroom, ranch home, to be sold at auction pursuant to Circuit Court of Winnebago County, IL, Case No. 2016 CH 727, The Harvard State Bank vs. Kristina Bock et al, Defendants, by Sheriff of Winnebago County, in the first floor lobby of the Winnebago County Justice Center, located at 650 West State Street, Rockford, IL 61101 on April 27, 2017, at 11:00 a.m., to the highest bidder, cash or certified check in full due at sale plus judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipal 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 $300.00. 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 property is subject to general real estate taxes for the

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year 2016, special assessments, or special taxes levied against real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and “As Is” condition.

The property will not be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Sale is subject to Court approval. Plaintiff will request that buyer’s right to possession of property be effective thirty [30] days after confirmation by court.

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. 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. For more information, contact Attorney Paul S. Godlewski, One Court Place, Suite 103, Rockford, IL 61101, (815) 964-0058, or Cliff Kieser, The Harvard State Bank, 25 N. Ayer Street, Harvard, IL 60033, 815/943-4400.

7254R TRRT 4/12 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE (5848 Meadows Edge Close, Loves Park, Illinois 61111) PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered by the Court in Winnebago County Case No. 16-CH-684, the property hereinafter described or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment, will be sold to the highest bidder.

1. The common address and other common description, if any, of the real estate is: 5848 Meadows Edge Close, Loves Park, Illinois 61111.

2. The time and place of sale will be Thursday, April 20, 2017 at 11:00 A.M., Winnebago County Justice Center, Lobby, 650 West State Street, Rockford, County of Winnebago, Illinois, conducted by the Winnebago County Sheriff.

3. A description of the improvements on the real estate is: A 3-Bedroom, 2Bathroom Condominium unit with Basement and attached Garage.

4. The terms of the sale are: One Hundred Percent (100%) due by cash or certified funds at the time of the sale. The property offered for sale is subject to all real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality of the title and without recourse to the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office and in “As Is” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

6. The property will not be available for inspection.

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

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

9. The name, address and telephone number of the person to contact for information regarding the real estate is: Matthew M. Hevrin, HINSHAW & CULBERTSON LLP, 100 Park Avenue, Rockford, IL 61101, Tel (815) 490-4935.

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. 7258R TRRT 4/12 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY - ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC; Plaintiff, vs. MULFORD GREEN CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF KERRY W. ROOS, DECEASED; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; TIFFANY ROOS-DESHAZER; ERIK K. JACOBS, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE TO THE ESTATE OF KERRY W. ROOS, DECEASED; Defendants, 16CH 368 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 27, 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 312 Bienterra Trail, Rockford, IL 61107.

P.I.N. 12-22-317-007.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a condominium residence. The purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 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. 16-009451 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I717567 P7220R TRRT 4/5

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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.

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March 29, 2017 The Rock River Times. n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION A/K/A PHH MORTGAGE SERVICES Plaintiff, -v.- JOBY J. HOLDEN, et al Defendant 15CH 00553 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on July 13, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on April 18, 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 3111 MINNESOTA DRIVE, ROCKFORD, IL 61108 Property Index No. 12-31-207-003 (175A253).

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 14-15-08865.

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. 14-15-08865 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 15 CH 00553 TJSC#: 37-2370 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.

I717319 P7214R TRRT 4/5 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION A/K/A PHH MORTGAGE SERVICES Plaintiff, -v.- STEVEN L. CARTER A/K/A STEVEN CARTER, et al Defendant 16 CH 00747 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 30, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on May 1, 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 11856 WAGON LANE, ROSCOE, IL 61073 Property Index No. 0429-304-020. 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 14-16-11478. 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. 14-16-11478 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 16 CH 00747 TJSC#: 36-14043 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. I715297 P7213R TRRT 4/5

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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.

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

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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.

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.

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1 on 1 attention gives them comfort and stability.

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MR. GREEN CAR

A further look at the future of autonomous autos

BY ALLEN PENTICOFF

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COLUMNIST

am an obvious motorhead, as are all motoring journalists. I like to drive.

To operate machines. But I am frightened by the wanton carelessness and ineptitude of others whom I share the road with. I would prefer the precision and reliability of an autonomous automobile (AA) to the zaniness of free form driving.

This part will delve into the benefits to be derived from giving up control and ownership of our conveyance. Part four will look at some of the negatives that may arise.

First, since most of the AA5 totally autonomous vehicles in the works are pure electric vehicles (EV), there is the direct benefit to the environment.

Greenhouse gases and air pollution are very limited. EVs are quiet, smooth and reliable. Energy can be obtained nearly directly from the sun. We would not be dependant on large corporations to supply the energy nor foreign involvements that entangle our nation in political games that risk our citizens and military. Gasoline filled tankers won’t be roaming our highways with near the

frequency they do today. Oil tankers will not be polluting our oceans or pipelines leaking onto the ground.

Major social aspects occur with widespread AA5 implementation. First o�, the elderly and disabled, who otherwise have no independent transportation - could well be served by this sort of specialized on-demand taxi/rideshare.

Human drivers would not necessarily be needed aboard these vehicles. Food and package delivery could be arranged with a simple fleet of AA5 vehicles (they don’t even need windows!). The vehicle would be sized to the job, making them more e�cient (sidewalk sized vehicles could deliver pizza to your door).

Parking in big cities will no longer be an issue. You get to your destination.

Debark the vehicle, no more concern.

The vehicle goes o� in search of the next needed ride, or to some remote area where it can charge and wait. Parking garages may not be needed at all.

Existing garages can be razed or repurposed to other more useful endeavors, such as housing. Not needing a garage at home, that space can be converted as well.

Businesses won’t need large parking

lots. You won’t have to worry about finding or paying for parking. Gas stations and their space will go into decline. With city life much easier and more convenient, the desire to live in far o� suburbs and commute to the city will wane. Agricultural land will be preserved as urban sprawl come so a crawl. Cities won’t spend millions on infrastructure expansion.

You won’t have to get out of your car on a cold morning to fill the tank. You won’t have to take the car in for an oil change, or any other service for that matter. It will be someone else’s responsibility. You will pay per use, or may have an account with the ride-share company you use.

Streets and highways could be smaller since nobody will be parking on them and because the AA5s can drive much more densely at higher speeds. The stress of driving on commuter packed streets and highways would be gone. Travel would be much safer when bad decisions and inappropriate driving are removed from the picture.

Some jobs, such as taxi and truck drivers may vanish. The trucking industry already has a hard time filling positions, so they are expected to

welcome AA5 truck technology that takes the expensive and unreliable human out of the picture. Personally I have never feared technology taking away human labor, we always seem to find something else to do with our time.

When the Model T replaced the horse and buggy, farriers and others found work as mechanics. Computers were supposed to save us time and eliminate jobs – see what that got us – a lot of computer jobs.

I expect that there will be di�erent levels of service. From private limo-like rides to airport shuttle buses. The more the ride is shared with others, the lower the cost – much like our transportation system today. Some rides may have advertising you endure at a lower rate than ad-free. While I’ll miss some of the aspects of driving - some of it may never disappear - like the top-down drive in my Miata on a quiet back road on a sunny spring morning. Other parts of driving that are downright dreary I will not miss a bit and won’t mind reading a book during the ride.

These are a few of the advantages of going AA5 – enough to get you thinking about what our future may look like.

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FARM & AG

Establishment of your apple trees

BY GRANT MCCARTY CONTRIBUTOR

Now that you have planted your dwarf or semi-dwarf trees, it is time to consider the training, support, and wildlife management. Most apple trees will benefit by having a support stake with them. This might be a wooden or metal stake that can support the tree during these first couple of years.

Some growers will also use bamboo.

When you tie the tree to the stake, use a wire that will not cut into the tree and remain loose around the tree.

Training is the other practice you need to start the first year. Most apple branches will naturally want to grow vertically which you do not want. While you will have a central leader branch, side branches, also known as sca�olds, will need to be horizontal in order to produce apples. You are aiming for about 2-3 sca�old tiers placed 2 feet between. Your first sca�old should be 2 feet or more from the scion. Sca�olds should also be perpendicular with each other meaning the sca�old branches should not be parallel. These branches should also have an angle between 45-60 degrees.

To get these sca�olds place in the right

direction, you can train a couple of ways.

Adding a weight to the end of the branch can provide support to push the sca�old down. These weights can be made by using paper cups, concrete mix, and metal hooks to create a light-weight on the end of the branch. For a better angle, there are sticks that push the sca�old down from pressing against the central leader. These look like large toothpicks and can be purchased or made.

You need to factor in wildlife management the first year. Deer are notorious for stripping the wood o� the trees or even eating the tree down. Deer can be controlled a number of ways. A deer fence will need to be over 7 feet tall to keep them out. Soap bars can be hung around the central leader and has been shown to be e�ective. You may also consider a plastic guard that goes around the trunk of the tree. Chemical repellants are very popular and there are many available. For other wildlife, it may be a case-by-case basis and troubleshooting.

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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Legislation aims to ease state’s farm regulations

BY CARRIE SALLS & DAN MCCALEB ILLINOIS NEWS NETWORK

As a 22-year veteran of the U.S. Air Force, Sean Londrigan followed a disciplined daily regimen and the military’s strict set of rules.

Now a small family farm owner with his wife, Danielle, in downstate Petersburg, Londrigan must play by a di�erent set of rules – those put in place by Illinois state government.

“Illinois is very, very tough on people who want to sell [farm products] out of their home,” he said.

And it’s not just those farmers who try to sell produce, meat, milk and other products out of their homes who are a�ected by the state’s burdensome regulations and what to many feels like endless bureaucracy. It’s a challenge facing many Illinois farmers who want to bring their homegrown food to consumers, including at farmers’ markets and local grocery stores.

With the goal of helping family farmers like the Londrigans, the Illinois Stewardship Alliance is promoting passage of four new bills this legislative session that would ease government regulations in some cases and streamline them statewide in others.

The legislative package seeks to standardize farmers market regulations across Illinois, add new foods to the list of those acceptable for home production and sales, and ease regulations on the preparation and storage of some homegrown food.

For example, one of the bills would allow farmers to use coolers to keep food cold at a market rather than having to bring a refrigerator. Another would ease regulations on the sale of raw milk.

The Londrigans bought the Petersburg property, just northwest of Springfield, in 2005, when Sean was still on active duty.

They didn’t initially intend to farm on it, but after a stint owning an even smaller family farm when he was stationed in Colorado, they decided farming was for them.

Today, they grow 80 di�erent varieties of fruits and vegetables. They raise open range chickens, turkeys, goats and other farm animals. And they sell as much of their products as they can to consumers across the region.

But because of Illinois’ stifling regula-

tions, they don’t sell anywhere near the amount of products they want.

“We would like to sell syrup, breads. We would like to sell milk and milk products,” Sean Londrigan said. “They’re in high demand, but I can’t do it without wading through the regulations.”

Selling raw milk, for example, would cost the Londrigans almost $15,000 in equipment upgrades and labor expenses to be in state compliance.

“We don’t sell enough milk to make that investment,” Londrigan said. “It’s impossible. In Colorado, I sold raw milk. They had regulations. But they didn’t require all the expensive things that Illinois does.”

August Jones of Small Axe Market Garden in Springfield said it’s becoming more di�cult for some family farmers to make a decent living because of Illinois’ regulations and changing consumer tastes that are driving market demand.

“The general public is largely uninformed about the di�culties small farmers face in terms of production, marketing and sustainable income,” Jones said, adding that he makes his own vegetable juice, but has to sell it “under the table.”

Londrigan said he has several items on his farm that customers want to buy, but that he cannot legally sell “because of various legislative roadblocks.

“Because we are a small permaculture farm, we don’t mass produce anything, or even specialize in one certain product,” Londrigan said. “Every product I can’t sell threatens my ability to stay in business.”

It’s not just the farming industry that is a�ected by strict regulations. As part of a review of state laws across the country, the Mercatus Center at George Mason University recently found Illinois has twice as many regulations as neighboring Missouri and Kentucky.

“For the first few states we looked at, Virginia, Missouri and Kentucky, they all had very similar levels of regulations, so that in itself was an interesting finding,” Mercatus research fellow James Broughel told Illinois News Network earlier this month. “But then we look at Illinois, and it doubled in size.”

The various farming de-regulation bills currently are being debated in Illinois House and Senate committees.

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Your Health

Crossword

IVF success tied to insurance coverage

By Lisa Rapaport Reuters Health

Women who have insurance coverage for in vitro fertilization (IVF) may be more likely to have a baby than women who have to pay entirely out-of-pocket for fertility treatments, a U.S. study suggests.

In any given attempt at IVF, insurance status didn’t influence whether women had a baby, the study found. But when the first cycle of IVF failed, which often happens, women were more likely to try again if their insurance covered at least some of the costs.

One cycle of IVF can cost around $12,000, with up to another $5,000 for extra medicines women may need, said lead study author Dr. Emily Jungheim of Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine in Missouri.

“Women without coverage for IVF were significantly less likely to try another IVF cycle, likely because the cost was too high,” Jungheim said by email. “This wasn’t a factor for women with coverage, and as a result they were more likely to have a baby.”

A growing number of American women are using fertility treatments to get pregnant, even as the overall birth rate declines.

It’s become more common as women wait longer to have babies and get married, or avoid marriage altogether, and advances in technology are making more treatment options available.

Each year, approximately 1.6 percent of all U.S. babies are conceived using assistive reproductive technology, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

IVF is the most common approach. It involves extracting a woman’s eggs, fertilizing them in a lab, then transferring embryos into the woman’s uterus.

Researchers examined data on 1,572 women seen at Washington University Physicians’ Fertility and Reproductive Medicine Center from 2001 to 2010. The center draws patients from Illinois, a state that requires insurers to cover up to four cycles of IVF, and Missouri, which does not mandate IVF coverage.

Overall, 875 women (56 percent) had IVF coverage; 40 percent had state-mandated benefits and 60 percent had benefits without a state requirement. The remaining women lacked coverage and paid for

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fertility treatments out-of-pocket.

After the first cycle of IVF, 39 percent of women with insurance coverage and 38 percent of women without fertility benefits had a baby, a difference that wasn’t statistically meaningful, researchers report in JAMA. With insurance, 70 percent of women who didn’t succeed the first time tried again, compared with 52 percent of women without fertility benefits.

After up to four IVF cycles, the cumulative odds of delivering a baby were better with insurance: 57 percent compared with 51 percent without IVF coverage.

Limitations of the study include the lack of data on women’s actual out-of-pocket costs or fertility treatments women might have pursued at other clinics, the authors note.

Still, it’s clear that patients with limited financial resources may skip IVF altogether or stop treatment after one or two cycles due to costs, said Judy Stern, an obstetrics researcher at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, New Hampshire who wasn’t involved in the study.

“Perhaps because of this, the population doing IVF is already largely a population with higher education and income levels than the general population,” Stern said by email. Mandated IVF benefits might expand access, Stern added.

Costs may also push some women to consider implanting more embryos in one IVF cycle, which can increase the odds of pregnancy but also boost the chances of complications like preterm deliveries or fetal growth retardation, said Dr. Kevin Doody, president of the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technolog y executive council.

“IVF cycles done in mandated states have fewer embryos transferred at a time because the financial pressure associated with treatment failure results in pressure by the patient to transfer more embryos to increase the chance of pregnancy,” Doody said by email.

“This results in an increased risk in multiple pregnancy,” Doody added. “The current system where the infertile couple typically bears the cost of IVF, but society at large tends to pay for the consequence of multiple pregnancy is a broken system.”

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9. Hefty competitor 13. Water-resis tant wool cloth 14. William F. Cody, ____ Buffalo Bill 15. Domenikos Theotokopoulos, a.k.a.

El _____ 16. Food-borne bacteria 17. Bro to sis or sis to bro 18. Bat dwelling?

19. It lights up the sky 21. S’more cooker 2 3. Turkish title of respect 24. Sensational promotion 25. Take a first aid one on a camping trip 28. Lover of Aeneas 30. ____ and field 34. Singular of #26 Down 36. Lagerlöf ’s “The Wonderful Adventures of ___” 3 8 . W h e r e t h e r e ’s trouble?

40. Ripped 41. Labored breaths

43. 43,560 square feet 44. Done to get in a race 46. Stash in the hold 47. Multicolored horse 48. Type of car 50. Greek Hs 52. Picnic invader 53. Make like a cat 55. Nuke 57. High ride 61. Requires luring 65. Roundish 66. Variable, abbr.

68. “Roots” author 69. Shoe binders 70. Shoshonean 7 1 . D i s c r im i n a t i o n against seniors 72. Soon, to a bard 73. The day before 74 . “ T h e S e cond Coming” poet Down 1. Staff leader 2. Places 3. Carbon monoxide lacks this 4. “The Late Show” guest 5. Stabbed 6. No problem

7. Used on powder and water 8. Brindled kitty 9. Tennis great Steffi 10. First name in jeans 11. Maple, to a botanist 12. Doctor’s order 15. Genus in plural 20. What Pinocchio was doing?

22. Make a choice 24. Gun sleeve 25. On a string 26. Paintings in an Orthodox church 27. Layered cake 29. “Days” in Havana 31. At a great distance 32. Served hot in winter 33. God’s revelation to Muhammad 35. Financial aid criterion 37. Dick and Jane’s pet 39. Camping abode 42. Mbabane native 45. Shoot this?

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54. A variety show 56. B ac teriophage, informally 57. French novelist Émile 58. Popular Russian name 59. Little bit, in Mexico 60. Right to a property 61. “Born ____,” movie 62. Pelvic parts 63. Home on a limb 64. Fitness centers 67. For any terrain

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Energy & Environment

Rooftop solar: an underutilized resource

By Drs. Robert & Sonia Vogl Contributors

A study by the National Renewable Energy Lab released in 2016 indicated that roughly 40 percent of the roofs in the country are suitable for solar panels.

The greatest technical potential for installing solar electric system is on roofs of buildings with less than 5000 square feet, which includes homes. It is the sheer number of roofs in this size category that provides the greatest technical potential.

The 40 percent percent technical potential also applies to Illinois.

A new rooftop solar tool available at Google claims that as many as 80 percent of the roofs in the country are technically viable for rooftop solar. While the 80 percent figure appears high to some, it does suggest opportunities are far greater than last year’s estimates from NREL. While the cost of solar systems continues to fall, extension of the Federal Investment Tax Credit until 2021, the ability to sell the carbon free energy credits and net metering in Illinois help reduce the overall cost of the systems in the state.

Currently the average price of electricity in Illinois is 12 cents per kilowatt hour (kWh).

Estimates regarding the value of solar energy to society indicate benefits could be as high as 14-18 cents per kWh. Owners of PV systems can sell the electricity they do not use back to the utility at the retail rate and have its value deducted from their electric bill. While some utilities have claimed that net metering forces other consumers without solar systems to subsidize system owners, numerous studies indicate customers without PV also benefit from the lower cost of solar energy and the reduced need to invest in expanding the electric grid.

All customers benefit from reductions in air pollution and carbon emissions and lower electrical bills from low cost renewable energy sources.

As the costs of solar systems have fallen and people have become more familiar with them, the size of the systems has increased dramatically. For several years, the Illinois Clean Energy Foundation increased public awareness of the potential of solar electricity by subsidizing the installation of one kilowatt PV systems on public schools at a cost of about $10,000 per system.

Since those initial efforts the Foundation contributed to a $3 million

project which installed 1800 panels on each of two Libertyville elementary schools. The installation, which was completed in 2014, is estimated to save a third of each building’s annual electrical costs.

Seven schools in Waukegan, benefit from the electricity produced on their roofs thanks to funding by NRG energy which operates a coal plant in the community. The roughly 2200 PV panels installed on school roofs represent 681 kWh of maximum power. It is estimated they could save as much as $50,000 on a school’s annual energy costs. Installations include monitoring systems in the lobby of each school along with fact sheets and presentations for use by teachers in their classes. The district is assessing the costs and benefits of installing solar panels on other buildings it owns.

As prices of solar installations continue to fall, there is a growing awareness on the part of individuals, businesses and communities of the economic opportunities rooftop solar provide to lower their energy bills while curtailing air pollution.

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

Trump, in break from other leaders, digs in on coal

By Matthew Daly & Jill Colvin Associated Press

WASHINGTON — Declaring an end to what he’s called “the war on coal,” President Donald Trump signed an executive order Tuesday that eliminates numerous restrictions on fossil fuel production, breaking with leaders across the globe who have embraced cleaner energy sources.

The order makes good on Trump’s campaign pledge to unravel former President Barack Obama’s efforts to curb global warming, eliminating nearly a dozen measures in an effort to boost domestic energy production, especially oil, natural gas and coal.

Environmental activists, including former Vice President Al Gore, denounced the plan. But Trump said the effort would spark “a new energy revolution” and lead to “unbelievable” American prosperity.

“That is what this is all about: bringing back our jobs, bringing back our dreams and making America wealthy again,” Trump said during a signing ceremony at the Environmental Protection Agency headquarters, where he was flanked on stage by more than a dozen coal miners.

Throughout the election, Trump accused the former president of waging “a war” against coal as he campaigned in economically depressed swaths of states like West

Virginia, Pennsylvania and Ohio.

The miners “told me about the efforts to shut down their mines, their communities and their very way of life. I made them this promise: We will put our miners back to work,” the president said. “My administration is putting an end to the war on coal.”

But Trump’s promise runs counter to market forces, including U.S. utilities converting coal-fired power plants to cheaper, cleaner-burning natural gas. And Democrats, environmental groups and scientists said the executive order ignores the realities of climate change.

“There is much our nation can do to address the risks that climate change poses to human health and safety, but disregarding scientific evidence puts our communities in danger,” said Rush Holt, chief executive officer of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the nation’s largest general scientific society.

California Gov. Jerry Brown was more blunt: “Gutting the Clean Power Plan is a colossal mistake and defies science itself.

Erasing climate change may take place in Donald Trump’s mind, but nowhere else.”

While Republicans have blamed Obamaera environmental regulations for the loss of coal jobs, federal data shows that

U.S. mines have been shedding jobs for decades under presidents from both parties as a result of increasing automation and competition from natural gas.

Another factor is the plummeting cost of solar panels and wind turbines, which now can produce emissions-free electricity cheaper than burning coal.

According to an Energy Department analysis released in January, coal mining now accounts for fewer than 75,000 U.S. jobs. By contrast, renewable energy — including wind, solar and biofuels — now accounts for more than 650,000 U.S. jobs.

Trump’s order initiates a review of the Clean Power Plan, which restricts greenhouse gas emissions at coal-fired power plants. The regulation — Obama’s signature effort to curb carbon emissions — has been the subject of long-running legal challenges by Republican-led states and those who profit from burning oil, coal and gas.

The order also lifts a 14-month-old moratorium on new coal leases on federal lands.

The Obama administration had imposed a three-year moratorium on new federal coal leases in January 2016, arguing that the $1 billion-a-year program must be modernized to ensure a fair financial return to taxpayers and address climate change.

Digital hunting licenses might be coming to Illinois Digital hunting licenses could be the wave of the future in Illinois if a bill proposed by State Rep. Avery Bourne, R-Raymond, passes the General Assembly.

House Bill 3093 proposes that hunters be allowed to carry an electronic version of their hunting license instead of the paper license, Bourne said. Bourne also says her bill will make it easier for enforcement and hunters because they will be able to access a photo of their license off their cell phone with just the touch of a button.

“This is an initiative of the Department of Natural Resources,” Bourne said.

“They saw a need to not only make it easier for hunters to carry their hunting licenses but also as an opportunity to bring the system into the 21st century.”

Hunters won’t need cell reception, especially in rural areas, to access the hunting license, Bourne said.

“You won’t have to have internet; you won’t have to have cell service; you can still pull up the pictures on your phone,” Bourne said.

Bourne says modernizing the paper licensing process is an important move.

“This is a common sense fix, and we need more common sense fixes like this in state government, so I’m happy to be a part of it,” Bourne said.

The bill has already passed the House floor and has been referred to the Assignments Committee.

If the bill passes completely, the Department of Natural Resources might be able to develop an app for hunters that could ultimately lead to cost savings for the department, Bourne said.

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The Chicago Blackhawks recently signed Luc Snuggerud to a two-year deal. Snuggerud was assigned to Rockford after his collegiate season ended. The 21-year-old defenseman finished his third season at the University of Nebraska-Omaha with a career high 11 goals, 20 assists, and 31 points in 39 games. In four games for Rockford, the defenseman shows two assists and a -1 plus/minus rating.

Todd Reicher Tales from the Trough is on Page 54.

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College Basketball

Final Four welcomes trio of 1st-time coaches Men’s NCAA Basketball Tournament

By Aaron Beard

AP Basketball Writer

RALEIGH, N.C. – Frank Martin never got caught up in wins and losses, the highs and the lows, as he worked to build South Carolina into a contender for conference championships.

Gonzaga’s Mark Few dismissed questions of whether his Bulldogs would be a failure as long as they failed to get to a Final Four after so many great regular seasons.

And Oregon’s Dana Altman focused on turning one deep NCAA Tournament run into something more.

Whatever their differences in personality, playing style and approach, that trio now shares something in common after all that work: each is headed to his first Final Four. It’s the first time since 2006 that the Final Four will feature three first-time coaches there.

“Anyone that’s in sports dreams of moments like this,” Martin said after Sunday’s win against Florida in the NCAA Tournament’s East Region final. “It’s not something that you start dreaming it the year you win 25 games. You dream it every single day.”

South Carolina and North Carolina both won regional finals Sunday, sending them to Phoenix along with Gonzaga and Oregon after their wins a day earlier.

This is nothing new for the Tar Heels and Hall of Fame coach Roy Williams, who is

No. 1 Gonzaga (36-1, first Final Four vs. No. 7 South Carolina (26-10, first Final Four) 5:09 p.m. Saturday, CBS WIFR23.

No. 1 North Carolina (31-7, 20th Final Four) vs. No. 3 Oregon (33-5, second Final Four) Tipoff 40 minutes after conclusion of first game.

in his fifth Final Four with UNC and ninth overall dating to his time with Kansas.

For everyone else, this is a breakthrough moment.

Gonzaga (36-1), the West’s No. 1 seed, had been to five Sweet 16s and one Elite Eight under Few before this season. This time, the Zags eked past Northwestern and West Virginia before routing Xavier in the regional final.

“I’ve been there 28 years. My first year on staff we won four Division I games,” Few said Saturday of his time as an assistant.

“And I mean this wasn’t even possible.

And each year we got better and better, and then we got really, really good. ... And our culture is just so strong. And this was a culture win and a culture statement and

(I) couldn’t be prouder.”

Oregon (33-5), the No. 3 seed in the Midwest, secured the program’s first trip to the national semifinals since the 1939 “Tall Firs” won the first NCAA Tournament.

Altman, in his seventh year, led the Ducks to last year’s Elite Eight before falling to Oklahoma but came back to beat top-seeded Kansas in Kansas City, Missouri, to secure the program’s first Final Four since that ‘39 title.

T h e n t h e r e ’s M a r t i n , w h o s e seventh-seeded Gamecocks (26-10) upset East No. 2 Duke — the preseason No. 1-ranked team — and No. 3 seed Baylor before Sunday’s win against Florida in New York. Martin had coached in a regional final at Kansas State in 2010.

And with Gonzaga facing South Carolina in the first semifinal, at least one of the newcomers will coach for a national championship on the final night of the season.

Here are things to know after the regional rounds and entering the Final Four: The schedule: Gonzaga and South Carolina will be Saturday’s first semifinal, tipping off at 5:09 p.m. Oregon and UNC will tip off roughly 40 minutes after the conclusion of that game.

Record haul: UNC, the South Region’s No. 1 seed, earned a record 20th Final Four berth on Luke Maye’s last-second shot to beat Kentucky 75-73 in Memphis, Tennessee. That also sent UNC (31-7) back to the national semifinals a year after losing to Villanova on a last-second 3-pointer in the title game — which formed the basis of a season-long rallying cry to get back and try again.

Unfamiliar foes: The semifinalists haven’t met often. Gonzaga and South Carolina have never played. Meanwhile, UNC and Oregon have played four times, with the Tar Heels winning all four — the last coming in the 2008 Maui Invitational.

Conference breakdown: The Southeastern Conference fell short in its bid for multiple Final Four teams after getting three to the Elite Eight. Now four conferences each have one team: the SEC (South Carolina), the West Coast (Gonzaga), the Pac-12 (Oregon) and the Atlantic Coast (North Carolina).

The SEC has the most wins of any league (11-4) in this year’s field of 68, followed closely by the Pac-12 (10-3).

Tales from the Trough

Rockford sweeps home-and-home with Griffins

By Todd Reicher

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Contributor

ockford’s downward spiral continued this past weekend with a series of losses against the Central Division-leading Grand Rapids Griffins. The weekend sweep gave Rockford their third consecutive loss and a 1-8-1 record in their last 10 games.

Both games were close for the first few periods, but the Griffins outlasted Rockford and piled on goals in the third period to close out Rockford in each game.

Friday’s game had Rockford get on the board first with Martin Lundberg scoring his ninth of the season at 4:31 of the opening frame, with Kyle Baun and Vinnie Hinostroza getting the assists.

25 seconds later, Eric Tangradi put his 15th of the year into the back of the net, assisted by Mitch Callahan to tie the score up at 1-1.

Rockford reclaimed the lead at 8:08 with Brandon Mashinter scoring for the 13th time, assisted by Gustav Forsling

and newly signed defenseman Luc Snuggerud. The ‘Hogs would hold the lead throughout the rest of the first period as Rockford doubled up Grand Rapids in shots 14-7, and on the scoreboard, 2-1.

The Griffins turned the tide on Rockford in the second period, tripling their shot output 18-6, and outscoring Rockford 2-1 to put the score at 3-3 at the end of the second.

Grand Rapids would score the first two goals of the period to take their first lead of the game with Matt Ford scoring 1:58 into the frame on the power play and Matt Lorito scoring at 11:19.

24 seconds later it was Tyler Motte knotting the score again, and moving his point streak to four games, with Michael Latta providing the only assist.

Our game would remain tied until 13:25 of the third period with Martin Frk scoring his 24th of the season, followed by an empty net goal for his 25th of the year with 57 seconds left to clinch a 5-3 victory for the Griffins.

The following night both teams would

head to Rockford for the second part of the home-and-home with Grand Rapids once again pulling away in the third period for the win.

Ben Street starting the scoring early as Rockford couldn’t control the puck in transition at 3:36 to put Grand Rapids up 1-0. The IceHogs had some good chances, and it appeared Mashinter tallied shortly after Street’s goal, but it was deemed contact was made with the goaltender, and the goal was waved off.

Mashinter got around the defense and alone on Eddie Pasquale, but the veteran netminder got the left foot out in time and stopped Mash at the goal line.

Despite being down 1-0, Rockford held the lead in shots 13-7, and, as mentioned above, had some quality chances.

The second period was closer in shots, with Rockford taking an 11-10 advantage, but once again, it was Grand Rapids scoring the only tally of the period. Frk scored for the third time in two straight games against Rockford with 1:49 left to play in the second to give Grand Rapids a 2-0 lead.

Rockford commanded the ice in the

final period, drastically outshooting Grand Rapids 13-4, but two quick goals

by Grand Rapids in a span of under two minutes sealed the game for Rockford.

The sellout crowd would see their IceHogs shutout 4-0 to end the week.

Looking forward

Rockford skated in Iowa on Tuesday night (results unavailable at press time) before finishing the week with two games at home, the first on Friday against the Texas Stars, and then a Saturday game against the Griffins again for their annual Jersey Auction. A jester theme features for this year’s auction as the game takes place on April Fool’s Day. After these games, Rockford will only have two more home games this season with a Wednesday, April 12 game against the Milwaukee Admirals, and a season finale on Saturday, April 15 versus the Iowa Wild.

Photos from these and other Rockford IceHogs games can be found at reicherstudios.com/Sports/HockeyPhotos, or Facebook.com/ReicherStudios.

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MLB Previews. Sox.

Southsiders rebuilding after trading Sale, Eaton

By Andrew Seligman AP Sports Writer

CHICAGO – On the decline in recent years, the Chicago White Sox finally took the big plunge in the offseason.

No more trying to tread water.

The White Sox dived head on into rebuilding mode, hoping for better days down the line even if it means absorbing more losses this season.

They traded away ace Chris Sale and outfielder Adam Eaton following a 78-84 season while loading up on young prospects they hope will spark a surge on Chicago’s South Side. It’s a big change for an organization that for years tried to plug holes through trades and free agency.

But with one playoff appearance since the 2005 team won the World Series and four straight losing seasons, the White Sox came to this conclusion — it’s time.

Overseeing this new era is manager Rick Renteria. Robin Ventura is gone after

five seasons and Renteria was promoted from bench coach to take over a team that finished fourth in the AL Central last season.

Here are some things to look with the overhaul underway: New faces: The White Sox made their intentions clear with two huge moves at the winter meetings. They traded Sale to Boston and Eaton to Washington, a 1-2 punch that in a flash loaded up their pipeline. They acquired second baseman Yoan Moncada, along with hard-throwing pitchers Michael Kopech, Lucas Giolito and Reynaldo Lopez.

Rookies to watch: White Sox fans will probably be keeping a close eye on the farm. After all, Moncada, Kopech, Giolito and Lopez are all expected to begin the season in the minors after getting sent down late in spring training. The same goes for pitcher Carson Fulmer, drafted by the White Sox with the No. 8 overall

pick in 2015.

Heading out?: General manager Rick Hahn has said the White Sox are “closer to the beginning” of the rebuild than the end.

The Sale and Eaton trades are just the start. Jose Quintana and third baseman Todd Frazier could be dealt at some point this season, and closer David Robertson could be traded, too. For now, Quintana is at the top of the starting rotation.

“When you see his side work and all the things that he does, he’s pretty meticulous in his approaches,” Renteria said. “I think that he is professional through and through. He takes everything that he does seriously. He still enjoys it, I mean he doesn’t get uptight or anything. He enjoys what he’s doing, but he’s very focused, and that’s just part of who he is.”

On the rise: Shortstop Tim Anderson impressed in his first major league stint,

hitting .283 with 10 stolen bases, nine homers and 30 RBIs in 99 games last season. The White Sox, who rewarded him with a $25 million, six-year contract in late March, see him as a key figure in their overhaul.

The same goes for pitcher Carlos Rodon. The third overall pick in the 2014 draft, he went 9-10 with a 4.04 ERA in 28 starts in his second major league season.

The left-hander is expected to begin the year on the disabled list after experiencing tightness in his left biceps.

Second chance: Renteria gets a second chance to manage in Chicago — this time on the South Side.

Known for his positive approach, he drew praise for his work with a young core when he managed the Cubs in 2014. Renteria would have returned for a second season on the North Side had Joe Maddon not become available. Once again, he is tasked with helping develop a group of young players.

Local

Rivets offer affordable family fun all summer long LOVES PARK – Some of the best college baseball talent in the country spends each summer in the Northwoods League, playing for or against the Rockford Rivets.

Many of them are on their way to the Major League Baseball draft – one out of every six players in each of the last two drafts has NWL experience – and some of them are on the way to becoming household names. Northwoods League alumni are found everywhere from the World Series to Major League Baseball’s All-Star Game to the World Baseball Classic. More than one in 10 current major-leaguers came through the NWL while in college.

Some of the players on this year’s Rivets roster come from traditional baseball powers like the Southeastern Conference and the Big 12 Conference. Others might be prospects waiting to be discovered.

The Rivets’ top returning hitter is University of Illinois-Chicago second baseman David Cronin. The junior is back for his last year of eligibility in the Northwoods League. Last year’s he hit .316, the best average among Rockford players who qualified for the batting title. He also stole 27 bases in 32 tries. Last spring at UIC, Cronin had a 13-game hitting streak, a 25-game on-base streak and was named a second-team All-Region player by the American Baseball Coaches Association.

For programs with College World Series aspirations, it can be hard to give consistent playing time to freshmen, particularly pitchers. With 72 games in 76 days in the Northwoods League schedule, not only do

they get the opportunity to play regularly, but all the players experience the minor league-style grind of playing every day, something they don’t do on campus.

The Rivets’ top home-run hitters from last season, Hunter Hargrove and Ryan Long, both of Texas Tech University, will complete their college eligibility this spring and will not be back. But Tech, which reached the CWS last year for the second time in three seasons, is sending freshman Brian Klein and Trevor Paradoski, both of whom can play second base, third base or shortstop. Klein, from Timber Creek High School in Ft. Worth, hit .395 in his final high-school season.

Paradoski was a second-team All-State pick as a senior at Lubbock (Texas) Coronado High. He hit .447 last spring.

Louisiana State, which has reached nine of the last 20 College World Series, is sending two of its top freshmen, middle infielder Zach Watson and catcher Rankin Woley.

Both were among Baseball America’s Top 500 prospects for last season’s draft, as high-school seniors.

But Rivets games aren’t for just the dedicated fan. Fireworks and giveaways on weekends, great food in the stadium, and entertaining on-field promotions between innings keep engaged those fans who maybe didn’t stay up long enough to see former Northwoods League player Ben Zobrist drive in the winning run for the Chicago Cubs in Game 7 of last year’s World Series and take home the Series MVP Award or watch the Washington Nationals’

Max Scherzer strike out a record-tying 20 Detroit Tigers in one game of what became a Cy Young Award-winning season.

The Rivets are offering a $50 four-game pack that includes a replica Rivets jersey, tickets to four select games and all-youcan-eat food (burgers, brats, hot dogs, grilled chicken, popcorn and fountain soda) for the following dates: Friday, June 2; Saturday, June 24; Friday, July 14; Friday, July 28. The four-pack can be purchased only by calling the Rivets at 815.240.4159 or in person at the Rivets Stadium box office. There are a limited number of jerseys available.

The Rivets’ season begins May 30 at Kalamazoo. The home opener is at 6:35 p.m.

June 2 against the Wisconsin Woodchucks, Zobrist’s former squad.

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MLB previews. Cubs.

@Cubs

Now champs, stacked Cubs aim for World Series repeat

By Jay Cohen

AP Sports Writer

CHICAGO – Somewhere along the line, at some point on the way to a historic World Series title, Kris Bryant and the Chicago Cubs figured out how much they enjoyed winning together at the big league level.

They tasted the champagne, and decided they wanted to do it again.

“Getting a lot of questions about how do you not be complacent,” Bryant said, “and that’s why, because it was so much fun that you want to go through it again, and that’s the only answer I’ll ever be able to give, because both individually and as a team, that success is something that you strive for and you want every year you play this game.

“We had a short offseason, but that doesn’t mean anything to us because what we got to experience was something that not many people get a chance to and it’s very addictive, that winning.”

No major league team has won consecutive World Series since the New

York Yankees won three in a row from 1998-2000, but the Cubs begin the year in an enviable position after winning it all in November for the first time since 1908.

Bryant, the reigning NL MVP, leads one of the majors’ most potent lineups.

The rotation includes 19-game winner Jon Lester, former Cy Young Award winner Jake Arrieta and ERA king Kyle Hendricks, coming off a breakout year.

With Javier Baez and some of their top prospects in the minors, they are wellequipped to adjust should they lose a position player to injury.

While manager Joe Maddon talked about staying uncomfortable this spring, it sounded as if his players still had the same hunger they had last year.

“We want to be the best in the game. I think that we are the best in the game as of right now, just looking at the clubhouse,” shortstop Addison Russell said.

“But that’s just my opinion. We’re going to have to get out there and see who’s standing last, and I think where we’re headed, the type of game plan that we

have coming up toward this year, I think that we’re taking the right steps.”

Here are a few more things to watch this season: About that rotation: The Cubs had five pitchers make at least 29 starts last year. But Lester, Arrieta and John Lackey are on the wrong side of 30 and Jason Hammel signed with Kansas City during free agency, making their pitching depth a possible issue.

Brett Anderson takes over Hammel’s spot in the rotation, but he was hampered by injuries last year. Look for Mike Montgomery to get the occasional start to lessen the load on the rest of the rotation, and Rob Zastryzny or Eddie Butler could get a shot if another starting pitcher is needed.

About that lineup: Kyle Schwarber gets the first crack at replacing Dexter Fowler on top of Chicago’s lineup. Fowler signed with St. Louis over the winter, and Schwarber is healthy again after missing most of last season with a major left knee injury.

With Schwarber, Bryant and Anthony Rizzo, the Cubs begin with three imposing power hitters. The 23-year-old Russell had 21 homers and 95 RBIs last season, and Ben Zobrist went deep 18 times in his first year with Chicago.

Worth watching: Albert Almora Jr., the sixth overall pick in the 2012 draft, and Jon Jay take over for Fowler in center.

If they falter, Maddon could play Jason Heyward in center, Zobrist in right and Baez at second.

Closing argument: The Cubs strengthened their bullpen by trading for Wade Davis and signing Koji Uehara in the offseason. In Montgomery, Davis and Uehara, they have the pitchers who got the final out of three of the last four World Series — likely not a coincidence given their goals for this year.

Davis was acquired in a deal with Kansas City for outfielder Jorge Soler in December. The right-hander went 19-4 with 47 saves and 1.18 ERA over his final three seasons with the Royals.

Follow Jay on Twitter: @jcohenap.

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hat’s the true harbinger of spring, not crocuses or swallows returning to Capustrano, but the sound of a bat on the ball.”

–Bill Veeck

Baseball’s back.

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