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Rockford Raptors FC played host to the Puma Champions Cup College Showcase over the weekend, welcoming players and families from more than 200 soccer teams to the area.

The College Showcase featured teams from U-12 to U19 age groups in both boys and girls divisions. More than 300 games were played at the Mercy Sportscore Two complex during the two day tournament.

And coming this weekend, more than 500 teams will come back to town for the Puma Champions Cup, marking the 15th year Rockford has hosted the event.

“We’ve hosted Puma Cup for many years now and it runs so smoothly because of the region’s great sports facilities and partnerships we’ve made with the Rockford Raptors and Rockford Park District,” said Lindsay Arellano, RACVB director of sales and servicing.

The Raptors have also announced their partnership with Rangers FC will see a third year, as the Scottish club’s ID Camp returns to Rockford June 15-17.

Rangers, 54-time champions of Scotland, will send coaches from their North American and U.K.-based staff to work with boys and girls ages 8-to-17.

Cost of the camp is $135. For more information visit rockfordraptors.org.

Court: Civil Rights law prohibits discrimination of LGBT

A federal appeals court ruled for the first time Tuesday that the 1964 Civil Rights Act protects LGBT employees from workplace discrimination, setting up a likely battle before the Supreme Court as gay rights advocates push to broaden the scope of the 53-year-old law.

The 8-to-3 decision by the full 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Chicago comes just three weeks after a three-judge panel in Atlanta ruled the opposite, saying employers aren’t prohibited from discriminating against employees based on sexual orientation.

The 7th Circuit is considered relatively conservative and five of the eight judges in the majority were appointed by Republican presidents, making the finding all the more notable.

The case stems from a lawsuit by Indiana teacher Kimberly Hively alleging that the Ivy Tech Community College in South Bend didn’t hire her full time because she is a lesbian.

In an opinion concurring with the majority, Judge Richard Posner wrote that changing norms call for a change in interpretation of the Civil Rights Act, which bars discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin or sex.

“I don’t see why firing a lesbian because she is in the subset of women who are lesbian should be thought any less a form of sex discrimination than firing a woman because she’s a woman,” wrote the judge, who was appointed by Republican Ronald Reagan.

The decision comes as President Donald Trump’s administration has begun setting its own policies on LGBT rights.

–Staff & wire reports

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New Mayor in Town

McNamara wins in landslide

By Shane Nicholson

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Managing Editor

OW N TOW N – “Ladies and gentlemen, we have a new mayor of Rockford!” exclaimed an aide to a small crowd of family and friends Tuesday night.

And with that, Tom McNamara took a makeshift stage in a packed room for the first time as the presumptive leader of his hometown.

“I wouldn’t be here without all my family, my beautiful wife, and all the people who made this possible,” McNamara said, choked up by the moment.

The 34-year-old son of former mayor John McNamara, in attendance, had just moments before said that he was going to wait all night to see if he’d overcome challengers Rudy Valdez, Brian Leggero and Ronnie Manns.

It didn’t take that long.

At about 8:30 p.m. in the penthouse loft of the Prairie Street Brewhouse complex, his campaign staff signaled that they were done with the race they began last July.

They weren’t without cause: by the time all of Rockford’s 86 precincts had reported their tallies, McNamara had lapped the field, collecting more than 68 percent of the vote, out-running even his own campaign’s in-house polling.

The current Third Ward alderman made his way to down the first floor at 9 p.m. to address a packed house in the brewery’s ballroom, greeted by a standing ovation from a raucous audience as he made his way to the podium.

“One of my co-chairs and my father told me to bring two speeches, so I’m happy we don’t need this one,” McNamara exclaimed, tossing his conciliation speech aside.

“I want to thank all of my opponents in this race,” the mayor-elect opened. “I think it was a clean campaign; a campaign about the issues.”

One of those issues, the Amerock hotel project, was absent from McNamara’s address, but he alluded to the lingering city-shaping development, saying he was ready to get back to work first thing in the morning.

“We ran an incredible campaign that touched thousands of lives across our city,” said McNamara, thanking his staff and the hordes of volunteers that carried him to victory. “The work isn’t ending here tonight.”

The Democrat laid out some of the most important items of his agenda, highlighting the need to fight a plague of domestic violence in the city, and to find new solutions to combat recidivism among youths and repeat offenders. McNamara said a continued community discussion was the only way forward for the city.

Above: Democrat Tom McNamara addresses a crowd of supporters Tuesday night at the Prairie Street Brewhouse. McNamara won the race to be Rockford’s next mayor by an overwhelming margin, collecting more than double votes of his three challengers combined.

Left: Developer Sunil Puri and former mayor John McNamara share a laugh as results come in from across Rockford during Tuesday’s rally.

Photos, Carly Rice

“I think what I’m most proud of tonight – one of the things we talked about at every single event – is to raise the level of dialogue in our city. Getting beyond the politics of east versus west; us versus them.”

McNamara took a moment to thank the outgoing Mayor Larry Morrissey for his work and dedication to the city before rais-

ing his supporters in one final rallying cry.

“We want to make Rockford what we know it can be so it can reach its full potential,” he said. “Rockford needs you to stay engaged. Rockford needs you to stay involved.”

And McNamara closed his remarks, asking his constituents for a simple favor: “Hold me accountable.”

By the time he was afforded a quiet period of reflection outside the Brewhouse at the behest of our photographer, the mayor-tobe had collected double the votes of all his challengers combined.

In a candid moment, the facade of Candidate McNamara was finally shed by the banks of the Rock River. “I’m just glad it’s is finally over,” he joked through a smile.

But the work is just beginning for the next leader of Rockford, finally across the finish line of a race that began last summer.

The man who carried every precinct in town was ready to take the office atop the City Hall building.

Now he waits to find out if Rockford is ready for him. If the vote totals Tuesday night are anything to work from, the overwhelming message from his constituents is “yes.”

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Election Roundup

Leggero, Valdez vow to continue serving Rockford

By Jim Hagerty

accomplishments.

The former aerospace administrator at UTC has held key roles in a litany of organizations on the cutting of edge of reshaping Rockford, most notably in areas previously overlooked in recent decades as developers feasted off projects on the east side of the Rock River.

Valdez has been involved in SWIFTT (South West Ideas For Today and Tomorrow), Latinos for Political Progress, Epilepsy Foundation, Rockford Public Schools and the NAACP, to name a few.

“I w ill continue to be active in the community,” Valdez said. “I will continue making a difference through relationships.”

Independent Ronnie Manns received 2 percent of the vote with all 86 precincts in. He could not be reached for comment.

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Two candidates who vied to succeed outgoing Rockford Mayor Larry Morrissey were in good spirits Tuesday night, even as Democratic candidate Tom McNamara ran away from the field in the four-horse race.

Rockford business owner Brian Leggero grabbed 14 percent of the vote, but said the outcome far from marks the end of his political journey.

When the polls closed, Leggero tallied 3,043 votes, only 632 fewer than independent Rudy Valdez, the early favorite until many of his supporters shifted to 3rd Ward Alderman McNamara.

Leggero has run for a number of offices, including Rockford City Council and Winnebago County Board. He knows how it feels to fall short, and was once removed from a ballot because of a name-change discrepancy. He could have quit then, but chose to push for a better, safer Rockford.

The persistence paid off. Leggero was elected Winnebago County precinct committeeman four years ago. Last fall, he defeated Ald. Pam Connell for the Republican nomination for mayor.

“I am not comparing myself to Abraham Lincoln, but look at how many times he ran for office,” Leggero said. “I ran a grassroots effort without special interests. We offered a new positive direction for Rockford.

But, unfortunately, the people spoke for the same failed policies. It’s a bad day for Rockford property taxes.”

Leggero, who spent $.50 per vote, said

Down ticket

Republican candidate for Rockford mayor Brian Leggero talks to supporters at Sam’s Pizza, Tuesday night. Leggero finished with 14 percent of the vote. Photo, Jim Hagerty he will take the next couple weeks to unwind from a contentious political cycle, in the middle of which he underwent heart surgery. Leggero said he will then turn his attention back to public service, but the candidate still hasn’t decided whether he will actively support the mayor-elect.

“I will have to think about it,” Leggero

Mayoral election results Candidate McNamara (D) Valdez (Ind.) Leggero (R) Manns (Ind.)

68% 16% 14% 2%

Total votes 15,244 3,675 3,043 361

said. “I am, however, still open to running for another elected office. I am dedicated to the people of the city.”

Valdez also came up short against the mountain of union support and a tenacious McNamara ground game. Like Leggero, Valdez still has work to do in Rockford, adding to his already extensive list of civic

In other noted races, Ald. Frank Beach, R-10, defeated Democratic opponent Jim Hughes to remain the longest-serving alderman on council.

“This is always an exciting time,” Beach said. “It is when the people get to speak to their government to either affirm what they do, or make changes. I feel personally, this is a way for me to extend my faith and love and serve the Lord by serving my fellow man.”

Beach has served on the Rockford City Council since 1981.

Ann Thompson-Kelly, D-7; Ald. Tim Durkee, R-1; and John Beck, R-12, also retained their seats. Democrat Jonathan Logemann unseated incumbent Jamie Getchius in the Second Ward, while Republican Chad Tuneberg emerged as the new aldermen in the Third Ward. He defeated Kayellen DiTomassi.

Democrat Bill Rose defeated independent Teena Newburg in the Ninth Ward.

Natavias Ervins won in the Sixth Ward, and Lina McNeely (D) handily defeated Robert Esmond to remain alderman in Ward 13.

In Rockford Township, Assessor Ken Crowley retained his seat in a victory over Republican Jessica Horstman.

In a set of the most heated races of the consolidated election cycle, John Nelson, Jennifer Ray and Paul Gorski won seats on the Rock Valley College Board of Trustees.

Nelson grabbed approximately 31 percent of the vote, while Ray won 27 percent to win six-year terms.

Gorski, defeated Marlana Dokken and Robin Castillo for a two-year term on the RVC board.

And a pair of local school bond referendums came in as tight as could be when all the votes were counted.

A $12 million building bond issue for Winnebago schools failed by just nine votes, while the Hononegah School District saw a $17.8 million measure pass by just 126 votes out of more than 7,000 cast.

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‘It’s unconscionable’ Budget feud deals blow to police, fire widows

BY DAVE MCKINNEY REUTERS

CHICAGO – Illinois owes a group of women whose police o�cer and firefighter husbands died in the line of duty more than $351,000 apiece for their losses, but the state’s chronic inability to pass a budget has left all of them unpaid like thousands of state vendors.

The widows’ plight in a state with a $12.7 billion unpaid bill backlog represents yet another frustrating byproduct of lllinois’ 22-month budget stalemate, a span of fiscal ineptitude unmatched by any other state.

Illinois has limped along without a full operating budget during that time because the state’s Democratic-led legislature and Republican Governor Bruce Rauner have clashed over a list of nonbudgetary demands he has insisted be part of any budget deal.

All told, seven Illinois women have been waiting as long as a year for their shares of more than $2.7 million in awards and interest owed under the state’s Line of Duty Compensation Act, which mandates one-time payments and burial reimbursements to the families of fallen first responders.

The pending allotments are part of a $45 million pile of unpaid awards through the Illinois Court of Claims, a body that adjudicates litigation directed at the state and approves line-of-duty awards. That overall amount also includes unpaid awards owed to a group of exonerated, wrongfully imprisoned ex-inmates and others who sustained injuries on state roads or in state facilities.

Widows ‘worried about our future’

For police widow Susan Maness, the $351,383 award she has waited for since January 2016 could dictate whether she is able to stay long-term in the suburban Chicago “dream home” she and her late husband bought when the couple had two incomes to support mortgage payments.

Her husband, Dwight Maness, 47, a deputy in the McHenry County Sheri�’s Department, was shot in the back and leg in 2014 by a gunman who ambushed him with an AR-15 rapid-fire rifle during a police call to the man’s home.

Maness’ injuries left him wheelchair-bound and necessitated multiple surgeries. During an October 2015 physical therapy session, 11 months after being shot, Maness died from a pulmonary embolism the local coroner later linked to his original wounds.

“They’re arguing in Springfield,” Susan Maness said in an interview, referring to

Susan Maness, widow of Deputy Dwight D Maness, sits in her house in McHenry, April 2.

REUTERS/Kamil Krzaczynski the political paralysis in Illinois’ capital.

“Everybody is pointing the finger at the other person, and no one wants to take responsibility. But while they’re fighting and pointing fingers, the rest of us are sitting here worried about our future and our homes and how things are going to continue.”

Asked how her late husband would react to her wait to be paid, “He’d be horrified all of this is taking place.”

Other widows awaiting awards lost their husbands to crashes, on-the-job cardiac arrests and, in the case of a suburban Chicago firefighter, injuries sustained from falling down an open, unprotected elevator shaft while battling a 2015 building fire.

“I think it’s unconscionable,” said Pat Devaney, president of the Associated Fire Fighters of Illinois, which advocates on behalf of Illinois firefighters. “From my perspective, I’d say this is the result of Governor (Bruce) Rauner’s failure to propose and work with the General Assembly to pass a balanced budget that funds important things like this.”

The blame game

An e�ort to appropriate $5 million to the Court of Claims to pay line-of-duty awards passed the Illinois Senate last May but fizzled in the Illinois House, which tacked on additional budgetary need before the legislation eventually died in January.

State Representative Fred Crespo, a

Democrat from the Chicago suburb of Ho�man Estates, said Illinois’ inability to give the widows what they are owed is like “adding insult to injury” and blamed the governor for not making their plight a budgetary priority.

“Heaven knows what they’re going through,” Crespo said of the still-grieving women. “I have a hard time listening to the governor saying we care about our firefighters and policemen, and when you have these families who are purely in need, you ignore them.”

Rauner spokeswoman Eleni Demertzis told Reuters the governor believes the state should “uphold any promised payments made to the families” of fallen first responders. But she emphasized the payments should be part of a broader budget deal.

That is something the governor has failed to broker since taking o�ce in January 2015. He has butted heads with Democrats over his insistence that his enactment of a budget be conditional on approval of state workers’ compensation changes, term limits for legislative leaders and a property-tax freeze, among other things.

“Unfortunately, they cannot be paid until the General Assembly passes a balanced budget,” Demertzis said of the widows in a statement. “Governor Rauner continues to advocate for a solution that balances the budget and ensures payment of those types of benefits.”

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CHICAGO — Illinois’ solar industry is seeing increased growth despite President Donald Trump’s executive order to reverse rules combating climate change.

The nonprofit Solar Foundation released a report this past week that found the number of solar jobs in the state increased to over 3,700 workers in 2016, a 6.7 increase from the previous year. These numbers rank Illinois as 17th in the country for solar jobs, with employment expected to increase 5 percent this year, the Chicago Tribune reported.

The report was released just before Trump’s order reversing the Clean Power Plan. The plan, signed by President Barack Obama, would have required utilities to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from power plants, increasing reliance on renewable energy sources such as solar power.

But thanks to the Illinois Future Energy Jobs Act set to take e�ect in June, many

industry operators are looking to a promising future.

Windfree Solar President Doug Snower said the wind and solar energy company hired three sta� members this week and plans to hire two or three more next month.

“The phones are ringing,” Snower said.

“We just don’t have enough salespeople to handle all the stu� coming in.”

The state law has provisions bolstering solar, including e�orts to boost participation in community solar projects, a program providing solar funding for low-income areas and a job training program.

“That’s really the biggest signal that people think this is a market worth investing,” Solar Foundation director Andrea Luecke said. “When you start putting resources into your workforce, it’s a strong signal to solar companies that this is a place to go.”

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AG: Hang up on ‘Can you hear me?’ calls

State high court denies Rauner bid for appeal

State Fair has new theme, logo

Data: Illinois had abovenormal rainfall during March

Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan is telling state residents to beware of phone call scams that attempt to record consumers saying “yes.”

Madigan issued the alert Friday. She says residents should hang up if they receive a call that starts by asking: “Can you hear me?”

Scammers can use the recorded “yes” to authorize unwanted charges to credit cards or withdrawals from bank accounts. Madigan says they may use familiar area codes to entice people into picking up the phone.

Madigan’s office has seen a recent uptick in complaints about these scams. Individuals may report incidents to her office or to the Federal Communications Commission .

She also encourages consumers who believe they have received such a call and may have responded “yes” to review credit card and bank statements.

The Illinois State Fair has a new logo and a new theme.

Illinois State Department of Agriculture Director Raymond Poe and State Fair Manager Kevin Gordon revealed the new logo in a press release. The logo features the word ‘Illinois’ in black letters, the words ‘State Fair’ in bright red letters and a 2017 blue ribbon above the words of the theme: Generations of Fun! The release says this year’s fair will run 11 days from August 10 through August 20 in Springfield.

It says there will be new rides including a roller coaster called the ‘Bullet Train.’

On sale now for $70 is what is called a Mega Pass that allows fairgoers to enjoy unlimited rides every day of the fair. More information can be found online at www.illinois.gov/statefair.

The Illinois Supreme Court has declined a request to bypass a lower court and immediately take up Gov. Bruce Rauner’s case for imposing pay and working conditions on members of the state’s largest public employees’ union.

The Republican and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees state council received notice Tuesday that the court wouldn’t accept a direct appeal over the validity of a state labor ruling.

That ruling last fall found that protracted contract talks with AFSCME were at “impasse.”

That means Rauner could impose his terms and the union could strike.

But the union sued. On appeal, the 4th District Appellate Court barred Rauner from taking action until it decides the merits of the case.

That prompted Rauner’s appeal. The case returns to the 4th District.

Illinois climate experts say the state saw a rainy March with statewide precipitation more than a half-inch above normal.

Jim Angel is the Illinois state climatologist with the University of Illinois’ state water survey.

He said Monday that statewide precipitation during March was 3.62 inches. That’s more than six-tenths of an inch above normal. Lockport had the highest monthly rainfall total at 7.22 inches.

Angel says precipitation was highest in a band from Quincy east to Chicago with rainfall amounts between 3 and 6 inches, or 1 to 3 inches above normal.

March brought a lot of snow in some areas of Illinois with some places receiving more snow during March than any other month this winter. The highest snowfall was in Waukegan, which had 16.4 inches.

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Cullerton touts bill to protect immigrants

By John O’Connor AP Political Writer

SPR INGFIELD — Il l inois Senate Democrats, contending that immigrants are hiding in their homes because of aggressive actions by President Donald Trump’s administration, promoted legislation Monday that would bar law enforcement from entering state-supported schools or health facilities without a warrant looking for immigrants in the country illegally.

Senate President John Cullerton’s said his “TRUST” act is a response to growing anxiety in immigrant communities because of federal raids and anti-immigrant rhetoric from the new Republican president. A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement raid on Chicago’s northwest side last week led to the shooting of a man by an agent.

“We’re drawing a bright line” between do’s and don’ts for police,” Cullerton told a Chicago news conference hosted by the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights.

A crackdown on illegal immigration has been a cornerstone of Donald Trump’s presidency. He has pursued a promised wall on the U.S-Mexican border, threatened to withhold funds from so-called “sanctuary” cities, and immigrant advocates have questioned whether ICE has carried out more raids in cities. It all spells anxiety for immigrant communities, said state Sen. Iris Martinez, who noted the sudden abandonment of commercial districts in neighborhoods such as Rogers Park and

Albany Park.

“The last three or four weeks, those areas are very isolated and that is because people are not coming out to shop,” the Chicago Democrat said. “And that is because of the fear; they’ve seen ICE walking around.”

California adopted the nation’s first “TRUST” act in 2014. Andy Kang, director of Asian Americans Advancing Justice and a primary author of the Illinois adaptation said Oregon, Rhode Island, Connecticut and Vermont have similar laws. New York and Maryland are considering versions.

The measure has four main tenets.

First, it creates “safe zones,” barring law

enforcement authorities from entering state-supported school or health facilities without a warrant. In addition, no local officers can be deputized as federal officers for an investigation without a warrant.

Cullerton stressed that the measure would not keep police from investigating crimes or apprehending suspects.

“But the prevailing criteria to detain an individual should not be based on someone’s citizenship, immigration status, background or beliefs, but by the blind exercise of the rule of law,” Cullerton said.

The plan would also set deadlines for police to complete paperwork for immi-

grant crime victims who cooperate in an investigation. Those who cooperate are eligible for special visas that allow temporary residence, but police are often slow or negligent in completing them.

And expanding on the sanctuary city idea — places such as Chicago, Evanston, and Urbana where immigrants in the country illegally are largely left alone — Cullerton’s legislation would ban local participation in any sort of registry based on religion, race or immigrant status. Currently, there is no such registry, and Sheldon Nahmod, a constitutional scholar at Chicago-Kent School of Law, said no president would have an easy go in such a registration law being declared constitutional.

The U.S. Supreme Court has found that Washington can’t withhold funding as a punitive measure, said Kang. He said it’s unlikely a local police department could find itself losing federal dollars for skirting cooperation with the feds.

The legislation will have a hearing Wednesday in the Senate Executive Committee. House Democrats have introduced some similar measures to limit local police cooperation and bar immigration authorities from schools, churches or hospitals without warrants. Republicans have raised objections.

Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner’s spokeswoman Eleni Demertzis would not comment on whether the governor supports Cullerton’s initiative, but said, “Illinois is a welcoming and diverse state and the governor believes in comprehensive immigration reform.”

Federal lawmakers: Hiring freeze could hurt Thomson Prison THOMSON — U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin and U.S. Rep. Cheri Bustos have written a letter to the Department of Justice in an effort to keep a hiring freeze from affecting the Thomson Prison in northwestern Illinois.

Durbin and Bustos sent the letter Monday, saying that the freeze President Donald Trump ordered in January “has already forced the facility to postpone hiring a new class of incoming officers,” the Dixon Telegraph reported.

The lawmakers say if the Justice Department doesn’t exempt the Bureau of Prisons from Trump’s hiring freeze, Thomson Prison’s goal of accepting inmates by the end of the year may be delayed.

The justice department has given the bureau a partial exemption, allowing it to fill vacancies up to the staffing level on Jan. 22.

The letter said there are actually a

“significant” number of vacancies that existed before then that can’t be filled and no vacancies after Jan. 22 can be filled either because the actual staffing level itself hasn’t been determined, creating a de facto complete hiring freeze.

The letter, which was also written by U.S. Rep. David McKinley, R-WV, asked for a full exemption for the bureau, as has been granted to the FBI, another justice department agency, for national security and public safety reasons.

The letter said the bureau has spent months working to activate the facility in order to help alleviate overcrowding at high security institutions.

Durbin toured the maximum security prison in October, saying it was on track to open at the end of the year.

The facility has been under renovation since June 2015.

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AL GRACE. 1918-2017

Grace remembered for personality, service

BY JIM HAGERTY CONTRIBUTOR

One of Rockford’s best-known businessmen has died at the age of 98.

Born Alfonso Grace�a on Dec. 4, 1918, Al Grace opened Al Grace Appliance & TV at 312 9th St., in the early 1960s. There, Grace became Rockford’s source for new and used appliances after already carving a name for himself as a longtime area musician.

The business moved to 811 W. Riverside in 1999.

With Grace the pitchman, the store is a Rockford staple, a flagship local retail business that continues to thrive as big-box stores continue to come and go.

Grace’s “Peanut Sale” campaign, for which he collaborated with numerous Rockford luminaries, became legendary on local TV. The spots earned Grace an ADDY Award from the American Advertising Federation of Northern Illinois in 2016.

“The Most Interesting Man in Rockford” was also a notable series of ads.

An immigrant from Sicily, Grace graduated from Rockford Central High School, where the UW Health Sports Factory now sits. He was later drafted into the United States Army during World War II, and was stationed at Rockford’s Camp Grant.

Like other servicemen returning from the war, Grace and wife, Marie, started a family. He worked as an appliance repairman. She was a stay-at-home mom. Grace supplemented the family’s income playing the horn and leading the Al Grace Orchestra.

“That’s really where the name ‘Al Grace’ came from,” Grace’s son Lou Grace�a said.

“It was easier to market it by dropping the ‘�a.’ Every Saturday night, he had a gig someplace.”

The band of sometimes a dozen players performed at country clubs, schools, the downtown Moose club and the Faust Hotel.

Those were the days Grace�a got his start working with his father.

“I would go with him on Saturday afternoons to prep the music stands, set the lights up and put the music out for the guys,” Grace�a said.

Grace stopped playing with the band in 1960. After 20 years working for Wilson

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Electric, he opened the first Al Grace Appliance in 1962.

“He just did service back then—washer and dryer repairs in homes,” Grace�a said.

“It was him and my mother who ran the business. They did a lot of work at night doing the books. He also had a guy inside and my uncle.”

Although Grace�a marks 1971 as the year he began his career, he was long part of the foundation Al laid years earlier. Before he graduated from the University of South Dakota, Lou’s days were spent on service calls, learning the hands-on end of things from his dad.

“He was really the best teacher I could have ever had. I did electrical, plumbing and cut pipe,” Lou said. “I even ran gas pipes. I learned a little bit of everything back then.

We had to. I had a brother and sister, and we had to make a living.”

Then came a conversation that would forge the somewhat unplanned course of Grace�a’s life. With a teaching degree in hand, the only thing missing was a job.

Al Grace had the perfect solution for his newly married son.

“He said, ‘Why don’t you come to work for me?’ Lou said. “So, that was it. I started Feb. 1, 1971, and I am still here.”

Over the years, the Al Grace Appliance business plan has remained centered on what Al Grace, himself, possessed—a certain quality not easy to harness.

“The basic thing was personality,” Grace�a said. “He just exuded kindness.

People liked him because the No. 1 thing for him was service. People trusted him so much they would leave him the keys to their homes.”

Grace worked into his 90s, until health problems forced him to retire. He had been at East Bank Rehabilitation Center since last December.

He also leaves daughter-in-law, Joan Grace�a; daughter, Sue Born; son, Randy Grace�a; four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Visitation is from 5 to 7 p.m., tonight, at Gasparini & Oliveri Funeral Home. Funeral services are at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, at Holy Family Church.

Al Grace celebrates his 95th birthday at his store on Riverside Drive, December 2013. Grace, a Rockford retail and music icon, passed away Monday at the age of 98. Photo, Al Grace Appliance

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Contract with the Community

5. Grow the local economy

By John Guevara Contributor

with Shane Nicholson Managing Editor

In February, 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. 5, “Grow the local economy.”

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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ost presidential elections are about change.

But the vast majority of the presidential victors prevailed because they understood one thing. “It’s the economy, stupid.”

Consider this current election cycle. Rockford, Loves Park, and Machesney Park all had contested mayoral races. Tons of Rockford Alderman and City or Village Board members had contested races. When you think about the platforms, what do you remember? Crime?

Property taxes?

And yet two of the most important decisions the city of Rockford made or will make this year was funding an Indoor City Market, and will be approving a downtown hotel and convention center.

Any social media user is sure to have seen the videos, tweets, and posts on both sides of the debate, highlighting either the pitfalls or virtues of the downtown project. Winnebago County Board Economic Development Committee Chairman Fred Wescott thinks Rockford’s City Council played politics instead of making a decision when they chose to lay over the vote on the project until after city elections. He says, “If they’re gonna do it at all, they gotta get it done this year.”

During this municipal campaign season, one political operative repeatedly claimed, “We have no jobs. All our jobs are leaving because of the crime.” This is untrue.

Most fast food restaurants have “Now Hiring” stickers on the doors. A former upper level Rockford Area Economic Development Council member, once said, “The problem isn’t that there aren’t jobs. The problem is people don’t show up to work.”

Winnebago County Board Chairman, Frank Haney says, “One of our challenges is workforce (upwards of 5,000 unfilled jobs, 45,000 people without a GED or high school); however, one of our regional advantages is also workforce (access to large labor shed).” As our community fights to hold public officials accountable for their part in growing our economy, including job training, we should also be accountable for ourselves.

How can we influence local governments and grow our local economy? With all the platitudes and criticisms swamping our senses, what steps can people take to hold public officials accountable? Three simple steps are a good start.

1. Make the right choices

It sounds easy enough. Just make the right choices and everything will be fine. Unfortunately, choosing how to invest thousands or even millions of taxpayer dollars on economic growth projects are not as simple a choice as picking an apple or an orange.

Wescott says, “We should focus on businesses that build on our economic footprint and create jobs.” The first part to making the right choice is to know what our footprint is. A 2015 study by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, Enabling Entrepreneurial Ecosystems, calls the process, “Mapping the ecosystem.”

Transform Rockford serves as an excellent local resource to learn what our community’s business ecosystems are (transformrockford.org). Haney says we should, “Build upon our strengths: Health Care, Advanced Manufacturing, Aerospace, and the fact that we have an Airport. These are sectors with a lot of primary job growth opportunities.”

Once the community has identified our core ecosystems, the next part should be to develop those ecosystems. The Institute for Local Reliance offers insight.

In its web article, “Key Studies, Why Local Matters”, it

says, “In recent decades, policy across the country has privileged the biggest corporations. Yet a growing body of research is proving something that many people already know: small-scale, locally owned businesses create communities that are more prosperous, entrepreneurial, connected, and generally better off across a wide range of metrics.”

The data suggests that growth is better when the focus is on local business and opening doors for local opportunities, instead of chasing massive corporations.

The Kauffman Foundation suggests that investment reducing red tape for entrepreneurs will help make a community’s business ecosystem healthier than favoring “incumbents.” Public officials should place a premium on developing local businesses, especially new business, and market local business resources to owners and entrepreneurs to improve opportunities.

2. Ask the right questions

In order to ask the right questions, public officials need to have enough time to understand the issue and make a decision on whether public resources should be used. It’s important for every public body to give the people who decide how to spend tax dollars enough time to understand what they are buying.

There should be a standard time frame for economic development projects, communicated at every level of a public organization. Neither taxpayers nor their representatives should feel as though they do not have enough time to understand the pros and cons of a project.

Information should be made available in an easily digestible format both online and through social media.

Public bodies should avoid “data dumping” or “cheerleading”. Tell folks the score, not a perception of the score.

A good question to revisit on the downtown hotel project is, Why should developers and taxpayers be held hostage by landmark status?

Wescott says the Winnebago County Board worked hard to ask the right questions with respect to tax abatements, voting against an abatement for the Sonic restaurant on Riverside in 2010 because its cost outweighed the benefits.

An example of a “good” abatement was the North Pointe facility in Roscoe, which opened in 2007.

The Winnebago County Board approved a scaled abatement from 90 percent to 10 percent over time. The selling point was that even with a 90 percent abatement to start, the county would collect more property tax revenue (1000s more due to a change in zoning) than was collected from the property before the project began.

3. Regularly evaluate

There should be an ongoing evaluation of publicly funded projects. The metrics should be easy to understand, and made readily available to taxpayers online and through social media.

For example, people should know how the millions of local dollars invested in the AAR project are performing, what the plan is, and where we expect to be. The same applies to the downtown hotel, the South New Towne housing development, etc.

The community should have public officials who make the right choices by asking the right questions and regularly evaluate those choices. Timelines and performance should be made available to the public. Public officials, or entities who refuse to report performance should be held accountable.

After all, it’s not their money. It’s ours.

April 5, 2017 The Rock River Times.

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Commentary

Does Rauner really want a deal?

By Rich Miller

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Capitol Fax

s the Senate’s two leaders tried again to find the votes to pass their “grand bargain” last week to end the state’s two-year governmental gridlock, Gov. Rauner began spending over a million dollars on two new TV ads that portray him as an every-man “duct tape” hero in the fight for Illinois’ future.

“Illinois is broke and broken,” Rauner says to the camera while standing in a well-kept garage and wearing a plaid flannel shirt. “And the politicians that got us into this mess, their solution is this,” Rauner says as he holds up a roll of duct tape. “Higher taxes,” he says as he yanks out a piece of duct tape, “More spending,” he says with another jerk on the roll, “No real reforms,” he says as he takes one more strong pull.

“After decades of ignoring problems, it’s time someone fixes ‘em,” the governor says. A list of bullet points appears on the screen in front of a line of tools neatly arranged against the garage wall as Rauner says: “Our balanced budget plan freezes property taxes, caps spending, creates jobs and puts term limits on politicians.”

Rauner is then shown sitting on a

chair in the garage. “Our plan brings real reforms to Illinois,” he says as he grabs the roll of duct tape. “Their duct tape solutions won’t work anymore. We will fix Illinois together.”

The second, shorter ad, begins with Rauner peeling off duct tape from a piece of glass over the camera. “Springfield politicians don’t want you to see what they’re up to,” the governor begins, wearing the same flannel shirt in the same garage. “‘Cuz their duct tape solutions just cover up Illinois’ problems.

They don’t fix ‘em,” he says with a smile on his face. “Fix Illinois,” an announcer says.

The governor’s people firmly believe that they have staked out a comfortably poll-tested platform. “What we oppose, the public opposes,” a Rauner official said last week. “What we support, the public supports.”

The public hates tax hikes and Rauner is gearing up for the 2018 campaign with a message that he saved the state from ruinous Democratic tax increases without his demanded job-creating reforms, which include the above-mentioned balanced budget, property tax and state government spending freezes, term limits and other awesome stuff.

Trouble is, he’s never once proposed a

balanced budget and can’t get anything else passed. Rauner is heading into a reelection campaign without much of anything to show for his time in office.

Hence, the duct tape ads.

Team Rauner is also still opposed to whatever comes out of the Senate’s negotiations because the proposals don’t meet its demands.

Talks have reportedly faltered over a “five and five” proposal to raise the income tax for five years and cap property taxes for the same amount of time. The Senate Democrats are also still refusing to specify major budget cuts (which the governor has refused to do as well), and a dispute has developed over the latest education funding reform bill.

Should the Senate’s plan go down in flames yet again, the Democrats will undoubtedly say that Rauner never actually wanted a deal to begin with. They’ll claim in unison that the Turnaround Agenda was, in reality, a mere ploy to achieve Rauner’s “real” result, which is the slow but very deliberate destruction of “weak” universities and social service programs and the crushing of unions and “the middle class.” And they might possibly even get some backup from a clearly furious Senate Republican leader, who lashed out at the governor and

his chief of staff earlier this month for declaring through an unnamed source in a newspaper article that the grand bargain was dead.

Rauner will continue to counter with a campaign based on running against the Springfield “status quo,” and in particular the overwhelmingly unpopular House Speaker Michael Madigan.

But after over two years in office, a kabillionaire who conspicuously drops his “g’s” and dons the costumes of the working class in expensive TV ads to claim he’s on the common man’s side may be finally be wearing thin. The governor’s 58 percent job disapproval rating in the latest Paul Simon Public Policy Institute poll didn’t appear out of nowhere, after all.

Instead of constantly worrying about his own political future by producing yet another round of expensive TV ads far away from election day, the governor ought to find another way to improve his state’s future. He has a Republican Senate leader who is firmly committed to getting us out of this horrific ditch. Instead of undercutting her at every turn, he ought to be helping her across the finish line.

Doing otherwise will only prove the Democrats’ point that he doesn’t really want a deal.

Spring training’s most important lesson

By Paula Coulahan

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Guest Contributor

he hallmarks of Fascism are being pitched by the White House every day. If you keep your eye on the ball, you will see it coming. Tactics include, but are not limited to, attacking and taking rights from certain groups of people: immigrants, LGBTQ people and creating scapegoats: The Press, Obama, Democrats. These tactics are employed as a curve ball when things aren’t going as planned, such as an investigation that might show that the President or his associates have committed high treason.

In the March 31 game – also called a “daily press briefing” – White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer again pitched the “immigrants are criminals and gang members” ball. He was pinch hitting for

Trump, Pence and Bannon. The Fascist bench is deep, so even if a player is lost or sidelined the other team (let’s call them RAP: Reasonable American People) must continue to fight like hell to win. Just to review, Spicer is pitcher for the Fascist team.

The Chicago Tribune reported that a WBBM Channel 2 reporter asked Spicer if Trump would cut off funding to Chicago because it is a Sanctuary City, even though “it would hamper Chicago police in their fight against street violence.”

Spicer replied, “I think it would be interesting to want to send more money to a city that is allowing people to come into the country who are breaking the law, who in many cases are committing crimes, (members) of gangs.”

Now, as a fan of the RAP team, I have known a lot of immigrants and American

born children of immigrants in my life so far. Just to name a few: my own grandparents, my best friend in grade school, neighbors from my childhood, ESL learners whom I assisted at the Rockford Literacy Council (now known as TLC), many students, families, and some teachers in the Rockford Public Schools.

All of them were or are hard-working, grateful people with a lot to contribute to the community.

My grandparents, to my knowledge, were not gang members – nor did they commit crimes of any kind. In fact, from what I have heard, my maternal grandfather wouldn’t allow anyone to dishonor the flag in his house and he always said that even if things were not perfect, America was still “the greatest country on Earth.” This, from a man who walked the railroad tracks

and picked up coal that fell from train cars to heat the house for his family during The Great Depression. When he wasn’t painting houses, he played baseball and he was good enough to be invited to join the Minors. He and my grandmother raised seven children, all stellar students and caring people, four of whom served in the Army, Navy, or Marines. Two served in Vietnam, one as a Marine Paratrooper.

So, remember, when Sean Spicer pitches a curveball that labels a whole group of people, it is more than something that should spark momentary outrage on the bench of the Reasonable American People. It is something that is meant to systematically deteriorate the very history and fabric of our diversity.

In other words, keep your eye on the ball.

First Amendment: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

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Energy & Environment

Continue to advocate addressing climate change

By Drs. Robert & Sonia Vogl

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ast October, Frank Schier informed us that doctors told him he had two to four months to live as a result of the cancer that was ravaging his body. He broke down in tears expressing disappointment that his efforts at improving the common good in Rockford were not as effective as he had hoped they would be and he felt isolated from the community. Tears welled in our eyes as we offered him our support.

He intended to sell the newspaper, “man-up” and fight the cancer as he wished to continue to live and fulfill other dreams he held for himself and the community. He wanted to write, continue to promote The Rock River Trail Initiative and enjoy being on the river.

In November he indicated he was selling the paper with the condition that we continue to write our weekly column. He expected the new owners would intensify their focus on climate change and other

environmental issues and encouraged us to continue our focus on climate change and solar energy.

The climate change concern is based on studies performed by appropriately trained scientists which are openly debated and vetted in the scientific community through peer-reviewed publications. Ideas are modified as new data gains acceptance and leads to increasing confidence in the validity of the call for action to reduce our reliance on fossil fuels.

A long history of public fear and rejection of science exists as it offers explanations that counter what is currently accepted wisdom or adversely impact social or economic interests. For example an accepted truth in the medical and public health communities for years has been that one of the best ways to limit the spread of infectious diseases is to wash hands frequently.

According to a recent article by Rebecca Davis, in 1846, a young physician Dr.

Ignaz Semmelweis began collecting data to figure out why so many women in maternity wards were dying from what was known as childbed fever. When a doctor who performed an autopsy on a woman who died of childbed fever later died from the same condition, Dr. Semmelweis concluded that medical staff should wash their hands and instruments with soap and chlorine to stop the spread of the infection.

Doctors resisted the advice as it implicated them in the spread of the disease, so women continued to die from childbed fever for years. In the 1860s Louis Pasteur provided scientific proof of what became the germ theory of disease and the importance of handwashing gained credibility in the medical community.

Today, based on decades of data, climate scientists have concluded that carbon emissions and other gases from fossil fuel combustion are having an adverse impact on the global climate,

intensifying storms, droughts and forest fires, damaging ocean life and human health.

Solutions are being enacted but fossil fuel interests and their allies have succeeded in capturing political power and are in the process of dismantling proposed solutions and intensifying the combustion of fossil fuels.

By claiming that climate change is a hoax or myth, fossil fuel interests are denying the problem and blocking existing solutions, accelerating the widespread damage which comes from burning fossil fuels and slowing a timely transition to clean energy sources and sustainable lifestyles.

The science is clear: climate change is real and solutions are available. Timely, sizeable actions are needed now as the consequences of delay are extensive and costly.

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

Solar eclipse mania spurs festivals, tours, sold-out hotels

By Beth J. Harpaz AP Travel Editor

Get ready for solar eclipse mania.

Destinations in the path of the Aug. 21 eclipse, which will be visible in the U.S. along a narrow path from Oregon to South Carolina, are going wild with plans for festivals, concerts and viewing parties .

Hotels in Casper, Wyoming, are charging five times their usual rates. Rooms at Idaho’s Sun Valley Resort have been booked for years.

An eclipse tour in Tennessee’s Great Smoky Mountains National Park sold out in 10 minutes. The Smokies are among 20 National Park sites that will experience the total solar eclipse, from sections of the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina to Wyoming’s Grand Tetons. “We are expecting record visitation,” said NPS spokesman Jeffrey Olson.

Hopkinsville, Kentucky, population 32,000, and downstate Carbondale, population 23,000, expect 50,000 visitors each.

The destinations, 140 miles apart, will experience about 2 minutes and 40 seconds of total darkness, among eclipse sites with the longest duration. Events in the region include an “Eclipse Con” festival, concerts and tailgate parties.

South Carolina’s Clemson University also expects 50,000 people at a campus event that will feature astronomers and other experts. Twenty thousand people will gather in the Ochocho National Forest for Oregon Eclipse 2017, with music, yoga, theater, art installations and more. Wind

River Reservation in Wyoming hosts “bring back the sun” ceremonies.

A Pink Floyd Tribute band plans a “Dark Side of the Moon” concert in Jefferson City, Missouri. The South Carolina Philharmonic in Columbia offers “Star Wars Musiclipse.”

Sylva, North Carolina, has a “Moonlight Madness” run.

Eclipse chasers

Sharon Hahs and her husband, Billy, have chased 14 eclipses around the world from Mongolia to South Africa. They’ll see this one from a family farm in Missouri, not far from their St. Louis home.

“There is nothing else in our universe that looks like a total solar eclipse,” said Hahs. “The air gets cool. You have 360-degree dusk. Nature sounds really happen: the cock crows, birds get quiet. We even had a horse cross our viewing area to return to the stable.”

Michael Allen of Southampton, England, is a “keen amateur astronomer” who considers the eclipse “a once in a lifetime opportunity.” He can’t travel alone because he has cerebral palsy and epilepsy, so his brother Nick is accompanying him on a three-day tour to Nashville with eclipse-viewing at the Kentucky border.

Jack Bohannon of Anchorage, Alaska, plans to see the eclipse in Nebraska as the “culmination of a summer-long RV trip” with family. “We were originally going to book an RV park in the eclipse path in Wyoming, but everywhere was full,” he said.

Hotels

In small or remote destinations, hotels and campsites in the path of totality are completely sold out. But bigger cities still have openings. As of March 25, Nashville hotels were only 54 percent booked.

Don’t assume lodging is sold out because a travel booking site says so. Call hotels directly to ask.

Many hotels are offering eclipse packages. Nashville’s Loews Vanderbilt package includes eclipse viewing glasses, commemorative T-shirt, Uber gift card and bar credit. Hotel Jackson in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, has an “eclipse concierge” to help guests plan their $699-a-night stay.

Consumers in Oregon have complained about hotels canceling reservations they made long ago, claiming rebranding or new ownership, then charging much higher rates for rebooking.

Location and weather

As the moon moves in front of the sun, daylight will yield to darkness from Oregon to South Carolina along a path 60 to 70 miles wide. The path of totality will also cut across broad swaths of Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Nebraska, Missouri, Kentucky and Tennessee, along with corners of Kansas, Georgia and North Carolina, and a tiny chip of Iowa. Totality will first hit Oregon around 10:15 a.m. Pacific time. South Carolina will experience the final moments of total darkness at 2:49 p.m. Eastern time.

Some spectators are heading to mountains and forests to experience the eclipse

in a natural setting.

“Think of an eclipse as an incredible short night,” with “a rapid sunset and then sunrise,” said Sara Morris, an ornithologist and biology professor at Canisius College in Buffalo, New York. “Birds go back to roost. Animals that are active during the day will stop foraging and put themselves in a place of safety.”

Destinations that offer easy highway access have an advantage in bad weather: You can drive elsewhere to seek clear skies.

“Clouds are the enemy of eclipse chasers,” said Hahs. “If one can move, one should.”

The driest section of the eclipse path is from eastern Oregon to western Nebraska but “even the driest places on Earth experience clouds, fog and rain,” said Brady Phillips at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, which is developing an online weather map for the eclipse.

Safety

When the sun is completely blocked by the moon, its rays can’t hurt your eyes.

But the period before and after totality is dangerous — even when it seems dark — because viewing even a sliver of the sun as it slips in and out of view can damage retinas. Sunglasses are useless. Viewing through telescopes or cameras without proper filters is also unsafe before and after totality.

So be sure to buy eclipse glasses, but don’t spend a lot: $1 glasses with paper filters are fine.

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Voices of the Community

Swedes Foundation announces $150K community grants The SwedishAmerican Foundation announced Monday it will award grants totaling $150,000 through its Caring For Our Community program.

“The Foundation will provide financial support to not-for-profit organizations, particularly those that complement the SwedishAmerican Foundation mission and vision, making the Rockford region a healthier and more secure place to live, work and raise families,” Swedes said in a statement.

The Foundation said it will benefit projects targeted at alleviating homelessness, hunger and the un/underemployed; improving community wellness; expanding early childhood development; and improving offender rehabilitation and reintegration.

“For nearly 20 years, the SwedishAmerican Foundation has had the privilege of reaching beyond the walls of our hospital and making significant investments in our community,” said SwedishAmerican Foundation Director Laura Wilkinson. “We’re excited to announce the SwedishAmerican Caring for Our Community Grant and allow our non-profits to partner with us to help make the region the very best it can be.”

Swedes said that it is interested in funding projects within its “neighborhood,” an 81-block area surrounding its campus: north to Rural Street, south to Railroad Avenue, west to 7th Street and east to Prospect Street; and on the city’s west side: north to Auburn Street, south to Harrison Avenue, west of the Rock River and east to Springfield Avenue. The Foundation says it will consider projects throughout other parts of the city.

All grant applications must be submitted to the SwedishAmerican Foundation by 5 p.m. Monday, May 1. Grants will be awarded once per year in August. Capital requests will not be considered.

For more information visit swedishamerican.org/about/foundation.

–Staff report

WNIJ aims to raise $125K, plant thousand trees

WNIJ 89.5 FM announced a new fundraising project to raise $125,000 to protect and preserve public radio without interrupting programs.

The project, beginning April 1, is designed to help sustain our national forests, says WNIJ. The station is teaming up with the National Forest Foundation and Tyler’s Landscaping to plant a tree to mark every donation to this station during this campaign. The goal: plant 1,000 trees in the public radio forest.

Staci Hoste, Director and General Manager of the station, explains: “Sustainability is a popular term these days, applicable to so many areas of our lives. Listeners to WNIJ care about

Jon Rozman, Red Weber and Ross Thompson, the Screw City Swingers, play under the gazebo at Beattie Park Sunday during the memorial for longtime Times owner and publisher Frank Schier. Schier died in January after a short battle with cancer. Jon McGinty the environment as much as they care about the quality, fact-based, in-depth journalism we provide. So, in celebration of Earth Day, we combine these sustainability initiatives and ask the public for support.”

Hoste offers another important reason for this fundraising project: “In the face of continuing uncertainty in the state of Illinois, and now a federal budget proposal calling for the elimination of funding for the Corporation of Public Broadcasting, WNIJ will not receive the level of funding provided in previous years; therefore, we need listener support to protect and preserve public radio in our community. No one else can sustain this service. We’re committed to doing all we can to adapt to ever-changing financial circumstances, but we can’t do it without a strong community of supporters. Now is the time to give, and we thank our corporate partners, especially Tyler’s Landscaping, and every listener who already has contributed to this campaign.”

To preserve and protect public radio in your community, visit wnij.org and donate now. Those who already support the station can participate by increasing their monthly contribution or providing an additional one-time donation.

–Staff report

Junior League announces poverty awareness campaign

The Junior League of Rockford, Inc. (JLR) launches its first Little Black Dress Initiative the week of April 24. This important Initiative began with the Junior League of London, and the Junior League of Rockford is bringing it home.

Beginning on April 24, members of JLR will wear the same black dress for one

week to raise awareness for the challenges impoverished women and children face in the Rock River Valley Region. JLR members will also wear buttons encouraging citizens to ask about their attire.

“The Initiative is not about simplifying our morning routines but about the effect of generational poverty on women and children in Rockford,” the JLR said in a statement. “This important campaign demonstrates how the limited resources available to impoverished women affects the attitudes and opportunities of these women and their families.”

According to a 2015 report published by Voices for Illinois Children, in 2013, just over 20 percent of Illinois children lived households falling below the poverty line, and over 40 percent of single-mother households are impoverished, JLR says.

“By raising awareness for issues surrounding systemic poverty in Rockford, we hope to encourage everyone to work hard to alleviate the burdens of these vulnerable groups within our community.”

For more information visit jlrockford.org.

–Staff report

KNIB Golf Play Day registration open

Registration for the June 19 Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful Golf Play Day at Mauh-Nah-Tee-See Club, 5151 Guilford Road, is now available online at knibgolf. eventbrite.com.

“By participating in Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful’s event you will help sustain a safe, healthy environment for your community and keep it safe for future generations,” said Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful Executive Director Tabatha Endres-Cruz.

“This is an opportunity to play a

private course while supporting environmental education and recycling events in our neighborhood,” she added.

The schedule for the day begins with registration and lunch at 11 a.m.; Tee-Off at 12:30 p.m.; Cocktails at 5, followed by dinner, distribution of prizes and wrap-up. The registration is $150 per player or $600 per foursome, limited to the first 144 golfers. It includes 18 holes of golf, the use of a golf cart and meals.

Early-birds registered by June 9 will be rewarded with a reduced rate.

Signs and sponsorships are due

by June 1. Contact Executive Director Tabatha Endres-Cruz at 815-637-1343 or Tabatha@knib.org.

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Congrats to Star journalists honored with state AP awards

Five Rockford Register Star journalists were honored in the Illinois Associated Press Media Editors 2016 newspaper contest, it was announced Monday.

Georgette Braun and Jeff Kolkey received a second place nod for Breaking News reporting; photographer Max Gersh received two awards, a third place in Feature Photo and top prize for Sports Feature Photo; schools reporter Corina Curry was given third place honors for the Enterprise Story category; and Adam Poulisse was recognized for his individual social media work.

The staff of The Times wants to congratulate our fellow journalists on their awards and hopes to see the good work of covering Rockford continue across all news outlets in the area.

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

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FIRST 100 DAYS

Trump can take money from trust anytime Donald Trump said he would take his hands off his business when he went to the White House. That was, of course, a lie.

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When President Donald Trump placed his businesses in a trust upon entering the White House, he put his sons in charge and claimed to distance himself from his sprawling empire. “I hope at the end of eight years I’ll come back and say, ‘Oh you did a good job,’” Trump said at a Jan. 11 press conference. Trump’s lawyer explained that the president “was completely isolating himself from his business interests.”

The setup has long been slammed as insu�cient, far short of the full divestment that many ethics experts say is needed to avoid conflicts of interest. A small phrase buried deep in a set of recently released letters between the Trump Organization and the government shows just how little separation there actually is.

Trump can draw money from his more than 400 businesses, at any time, without disclosing it.

The previously unreported changes to a trust document, signed on Feb. 10, stipulates that it “shall distribute net income or principal to Donald J. Trump at his request” or whenever his son and longtime attorney “deem appropriate.” That can include everything from profits to the underlying assets, such as the businesses themselves.

“It’s incredibly broad language,” said Frederick J. Tansill, a family estate and trust attorney outside Washington,

D.C., who reviewed the documents for ProPublica.

There is nothing requiring Trump to disclose when he takes profits from the trust, which could go directly into his bank or brokerage account. That’s because both the trust and Trump Organization are privately held. The only people who know the details of the Trump trust’s finances are its trustees, Trump’s son, Donald Jr., and Allen Weisselberg, the company’s chief financial o�cer. Trump’s other son, Eric, has been listed as an adviser to the trust, according to this revised document.

The Trump Organization did not answer detailed questions about the trust.

In a statement to ProPublica about the companies’ corporate structures, a Trump Organization spokeswoman, Amanda Miller, said, “President Trump believed it was important to create multiple layers of approval for major actions and key business decision.”

In an interview with ProPublica, Trump Organization attorney Alan Garten confirmed that President Trump can withdraw profits and underlying assets from his trust at any time.

He also said the president has been able to withdraw money since Trump took o�ce on Jan. 20. That language was not included in a Jan. 26 summary of the trust — what’s known as a trust certification — but was included in a Feb. 10 version of the document.

Asked about the change, Garten said the Trump Organization prepares di�erent versions of the summaries to “highlight di�erent things for di�erent people.”

The full details of the trust are in what’s

known as a trust agreement, which Garten said the Trump Organization will not release. He referred further questions about release of the trust agreement to the law firm of Morgan Lewis, which did not respond to a ProPublica request for comment.

There is a chance Trump will list his profits in his next federal financial disclosure, in May 2018, but the form doesn’t require it. The surest way to see what profits Trump is taking would be the release of his tax returns — which hasn’t happened. Income has to be reported to the IRS, whether it comes from a trust or someplace else.

“For tax purposes, it’s as if the trust doesn’t exist at all,” said Steven Rosenthal, a senior fellow at the Urban-Brookings Tax Policy Center. “It’s just an entity on paper, nothing more.”

It’s not clear why Trump added the language to the trust document. His original trust document, which ProPublica obtained in January, designated Trump as the “exclusive beneficiary.” It did not include any restrictions on when Trump could get the money.

Taking profits regularly could benefit Trump in a variety of ways. It would give the president yet more details on the ongoing finances of his businesses.

Trump’s son Eric recently told Forbes he plans to update his father on the company regularly, though the revised trust document states that the trustees “shall not provide any report to Donald J. Trump on the holdings and sources of income of the Trust.”

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The General Services Administration released the document last week when it approved the Trump Organization’s plan to address conflicts involving the Trump International Hotel in D.C. (The GSA, which handles procurement for the government, owns the land and Trump has a 60-year lease for the building.) In response to criticism about Trump being, in e�ect, both tenant and landlord, he agreed to not take any profits from the hotel while in o�ce.

Profits will go into a separate company account, which can only be used for hotel upkeep, improvements or debt payments.

Watchdog groups have derided that deal as insu�cient, noting that pouring profits back into the hotel will make it more valuable in the long term.

With Trump’s hundreds of other businesses, including golf courses, hotels and branding deals, profits from each go to a holding company and eventually into Trump’s trust. Other corporate documents we obtained, reflecting changes made after President Trump’s Jan. 20 inauguration, show how money flows from a golf club outside Philadelphia to the president’s trust (as shown at left).

There soon could be many more Trump family businesses.

The Trump Organization has recently touted plans to open hotels across the country, including a second one in Washington, D.C. “It’s full steam ahead,” Trump Hotel CEO Eric Danziger said recently. “It’s in the Trump boys’ DNA.”

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CULTURE SHIFT

How World War I sparked the artistic movement that transformed black America

By Elizabeth J. West

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The Conversation

hough we often discuss World War I through the lens of history, we occasionally do it through literature. When we do, we’ll invariably go to the famous trilogy of Hemingway, Faulkner and Fitzgerald – the authors most representative of America’s iconic Lost Generation. Their work is said to reflect a mood that emerged from the ashes of a war that, with its trail of carnage, left survivors around the world with a despairing vision of life, self and nation.

The anxiety and hopelessness of the Lost Generation has become embedded in literary and cultural history. But for black artists, writers and thinkers, the

war meant something entirely different: It spawned a transformation of the way African-Americans imagined themselves, their past and their future.

With Africa as a source of inspiration, a “New Negro” emerged out of the ruins of the Great War – not broken and disenchanted, but possessed with a new sense of self, one shaped from bold, unapologetically black models.

Denying an African legacy

Before World War I, African-American literature depicted stoic, but constrained, black protagonists. They emulated European codes of class and respectability while rejecting any sort of African legacy or inheritance. In other words, they talked like white people, dressed like

white people and accepted the narrative that white men were the source of America’s greatness.

From the most well-known 19th-century African-American writer, Frederick Douglass, to his less remembered contemporary, Alexander Crummell, literary black advocacy or racial uplift too often rested on this approach.

Still, in the years leading up to World War I, there were rumblings of the “New Negro” archetype. For example, in Paul Laurence Dunbar’s 1902 novel “The Sport of the Gods” and Pauline Hopkins’ serialized novel “Hagar’s Daughter,” we see restless, dissatisfied young people who have no desire to become shuffling, servile second-class citizens.

Aaron Douglas. “Aspects of Negro Life: From Slavery to Reconstruction.” Oil on canvas, 1934.

The New York Public Library, Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, Art and Artifacts Division.

This defiance, however, would not become widespread in African-American literature until the end of the war.

A ‘New Negro’ emerges

Black soldiers abroad during World War I experienced a type of freedom and mobility unattainable back home. In cities from London to Paris, many, for the first time, could travel without the worry of being denied equal lodging accommodations or admission to entertainment venues.

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A group of soldiers pose from the 93rd Division’s 369th Infantry Regiment, which was nicknamed the ‘Harlem Hellfighters.’ US National Archives

<<< Continued from Page 19 Once they returned stateside, they became increasingly impatient with Jim Crow laws and codes of racial discrimination. Life, they realized, didn’t have to be this way. In a nation that was now half a century beyond slavery, the fever spread among a new generation of blacks.

In the war’s aftermath, racial tensions heightened – a reflection of this mood.

The summer of 1919 was known as the “Red Summer” for the number of race riots that erupted around the country, with one of the worst in Chicago, where 38 people died.

And in black literature, AfricanAmerican characters no longer looked to the white man – or his nations – as models of civilization. In his 1925 anthology entitled “The New Negro,” writer, philosopher and Howard University professor Alain Locke has been credited with marshaling in the era we now know as the Harlem Renaissance. Locke, in his text, called on a generation of emerging black writers, artists and activists to look to Africa and to black folk culture in the United States and the Americas as a way to mine and explore a new strand of humanity.

We see this in Langston Hughes’ poetry; in “The Negro Speaks of Rivers,” he heralds Africa as source of creativity and cultural grounding: I built my hut by the Congo and it lulled me to sleep.

I looked upon the Nile and raised the pyramids above it.

Two Jakes – one black, one white

Unlike the emerging literati of the Lost Generation, blacks, for the most part, weren’t angst-ridden over a post-war world devoid of meaning: they had never internalized the myth of America as a shining “city upon a hill.” For them, the

war brought no end or loss, no disillusionment or void.

We see this difference if we compare Hemingway’s protagonist Jake in “The Sun Also Rises” (1926) to Claude McKay’s protagonist in “Home to Harlem” (1928), also named Jake. Unlike Hemingway’s lost, sullen and impotent hero who can’t find his way home, McKay’s Jake happily traverses Europe for a period after the war until he realizes he yearns for home.

While life is still a struggle and racism persists, McKay’s hero looks to the future with hope; he returns to Harlem where he relishes the many shades of black and brown beauties that he missed in Europe.

McKay’s Jake immerses himself in a black world of love and laughter – a place that loudly celebrates life. He becomes inspired not by the readings and ideals of white thinkers and writers, but through black prototypes in and beyond America. His West Indian co-worker introduces him to Toussaint L’Ouverture and Jean-Jaques Dessalines, the black heroes of the Haitian Revolution, and to the history of great African empires dating back to antiquity.

In the literary works of black women, a new ethos also emerged. In Zora Neale Hurston’s 1937 novel “Their Eyes Were Watching God,” the main character, Janie, is daring in her quest for freedom: She leaves the confines of her restrictive community to take up with a younger man.

Black musicians, artists and writers of the Harlem Renaissance are celebrated as leaders of this transformative era in black history. But Harlem wasn’t alone.

Cities such as Kansas City, St. Louis and Chicago also became hubs of black cosmopolitanism.

Above all, the African-American literary works born out of the ashes of World War I went on to spur the bold spirit of resistance of the African-American protest movement into the 21st century.

We also see that American literature is not a monolith of interpretation and experiences: In the case of post-World War I literature, even though one generation was lost, another was found.

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What’s Local

Family key to brewing success at Wired Cafe

By Jim Hagerty

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efore Wired Cafe opened nearly seven years ago, Crystal Douglas was sure of a couple things.

First, her desire to remain in the corporate world had long waned. She also possessed a penchant for downtown Rockford and good coffee. A recipe for a new business suddenly came together.

Well, not quite. She still needed the right partners. She didn’t have to look very far though. Her oldest daughter, Shanna Hill, had worked in a coffee shop, while youngest Maggie also had customer service experience. All three shared the same affection for the center of the city.

So, at seven in the morning, July 12, 2010, Wired served its first cup of coffee at 414 E. State St. A lot has changed along the corridor since that opening morning. Shops have opened. Festivals have been added.

Simply put, there are more people downtown Rockford than ever before, continually adding to Wired’s loyal clutches that hail from all areas of town.

From lattes to house blends to signature muffins and wraps, customers enjoy a little bit everything, including yarn so gripping at times, it is likely where some of Rockford’s best-laid plans are hatched.

Maybe not, but gripping is the yarn and stellar is the service, borne from a unique affection.

“We love people,” Douglas said.

And the people love Wired. It’s not uncommon for regulars to bus tables, give up seats for others and for multiple groups to simultaneously hold court as espresso flows and turkey chili simmers.

While some merchants strive for such an atmosphere, the one at Wired is as

Shanna Hill chats with customers as she prepares shots of espresso at Wired Cafe, 414 E. State St., Tuesday. Photo, Jim Hagerty organic as ever.

“There was an immediate acceptance,” Douglas said. “We felt there was a need for what we wanted to do. We stumbled upon our current location and it just clicked. It was meant to be.”

For Hill, there’s an innate sense of togetherness customers can sense with very little effort.

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The sentiment is often not a suitable bedfellow for family businesses.

The line separating the two is easily blurred. It’s all family or all business. A healthy balance can be elusive given the emotions that are so greatly poured into both. Yet Wired possesses such poise.

“It can be hard to separate business and family,” Hill said. “But we don’t want to separate them too much. Because this is fun.”

Douglas admits she does assume the parental role more than she should.

“Momming,” instead of “businessing,”

she calls it. But after all, she’s Mom. “I am working on that,” she joked.

“But, we are a close family. I honestly would not want to do this without Shanna, and I really enjoy having Maggie back at the helm with me. We flow.”

And so does the Wired staff.

“Let’s face it. This isn’t a career job for most,” she said. “I have to find people who are reliable, committed and trustworthy, self-motivated and can turn out a great product consistently.”

In other words, Douglas seeks staff who strive to see Wired succeed as much as she does. And, so far, she has.

Wired Cafe is open for breakfast and lunch, 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday thru Friday; and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays. Find more at wiredcaferockford.com.

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ith all the remakes and reboots that Hollywood tends to produce it’s refreshing to see an original script make it to the big screen. Life, written by Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick, may borrow heavily from classics such as Alien and The Thing – but these homages don’t hinder the film. While it’s not an instant classic, Life is a cleverly simple Sci-Fi horror free of pretentiousness and its own self-indulgence.

Six astronauts on the International Space Station are sent on a mission to receive a probe that carries a soil sample from Mars. British biologist Hugh Derry (Ariyon Bakare) extracts a sample for study and is quickly seduced by the science and playfully names the subject of his experiment, Calvin. The organism is highly intelligent and extremely dangerous. It soon escapes from the laboratory and goes on its own mission to kill the crew.

Directed by Daniel Espinosa, Life substitutes the jump scares so prevalent in modern horror for a creepy atmosphere. There is little at work here that will make your heart skip a beat, instead the claustrophobic tension that Espinosa creates is gripping.

The small cast keeps the premise tight and allows for heightened tension.

It adds to the feeling of isolation as the

crew have nowhere to run to. They are trapped in space with Calvin and even though the ISS is a huge construct, there’s little place to hide from a creature with a higher IQ than all these scientists combined.

Although an original story, as mentioned there are obvious comparisons to other films. Life may lack the terrifying horror aspects of Alien but it doesn’t try to emulate it either. The influences are clear but are respectful. Life isn’t a poor knock-o� of better films, it plays to its strengths and doesn’t bog down the script with indulgent science, quickly showcasing its monster and allowing it to take centre stage.

The film’s climax is brilliant, complete with an odd choice of songs for the original credits that adds some levity to an otherwise grim movie. The humour in Life isn’t prevalent but it’s evident the director wants the audience to have fun watching. It’s a horror film after all, and even though they’re designed to frighten you by design, some of the best ones leave you smiling a twisted smile as the credits roll.

Rumored to be a secret prequel for Sony’s upcoming Spider-Man spin-o� Venom, Life proves to be nothing of the sort. Instead it’s an unpretentious horror with no ulterior motives other than to entertain.

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

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A&E Happenings Arts & Theater

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

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

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

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

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

Sat.,10 a.m.-3 p.m. Info: 608-322-4250.

For f ur t her infor mat ion plea s e v isit 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.

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, April 7 Pat Betts Band - Performing at Stockholm Inn, 2420 Charles St. 5:30-8 p.m. Free.

Saturday, April 8 Al Buisker - Performing at Stockholm Inn, 2420 Charles St. 5:30-8 p.m. Free.

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

Saturday, April 15 Sock hop ​dance party​and concert - Music by the Trinadora Rocks band at Rockford Eagles Club, 3829 11th St. 6:30-10:30 p.m. Free admission, all are welcome.

Friday, April 28 Celtic Woman - Grammy nominated, multi-platinum international music sensation, Celtic Woman, is bringing their brand new live show, Voices of Angels, to the Coronado Performing Arts Center on at 7:30 p.m. Ticket prices are $41, $71, $101. Group prices (10+) are $37 and $64. Tickets are available to purchase at the BMO Harris Bank Center Office, the Coronado Box Office, Ticketmaster.com, or by calling 815-968-5222.

COMMUNITY

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

Camp Grant Museum of local military history - 1004 Samuelson Rd. 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, Saturday to 1 p.m. Closed Monday and Sunday.

Admission is Adult $10, Children 8 up $5, Free for 7 or below. Special hours are available for group, businesses, and family events. Admission is free with a meal at our Command Post Restaurant.

Museum - 815-395-0679 or Command Post 815-395-0678 for more information.

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

815-963-6769.

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

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

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

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

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

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A&E Happenings 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 A s s ociat ion of Le g al Adminis t r at i ve 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.

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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.

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

Rockford Crochet Club - New group has formed in Rockford for those who love to crochet or would like to learn. Please find us under “Rockford Crochet Club” on Facebook. Group meets once a week at Meg’s Daily Grind on Alpine/Guilford Road from 10:30 a.m.-noon. This group is an opportunity to connect with others who enjoy crocheting.

All crocheters, from beginning to advanced, are welcome. We gather at the large round table in the corner of the coffee shop. Just bring whatever project you are working on and join in!

Retired and Senior Volunteer Program - Are you 55+ and would you like to volunteer? We have endless opportunities for you to share your experience, talents, and interests to serve our community.

Call RSVP, Retired and Senior Volunteer Program, a program of Lutheran Social Services of Illinois at 815-397-7103 or drop in at 1111 S. Alpine Suite 400 in Rockford. YOU can make a difference! Serving Boone and Winnebago Counties.

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.

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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 or visit klehm.org for more information.

Take Charge of Your Health, Live Well, Be Well Workshop - Do you have to manage a health condition on a daily basis or care for someone who

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.

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A&E Happenings 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.

Saturday, May 6-Sunday, May 7 Sinnissippi Quilt Show - The Sinnissippi Quilt Show will be held at Sportscore II, 8800 Riverside Rd. Fabulous quilts, vendors, raffle quilt, celebration

of our National Parks and Cheap Trick contest.

Visit www.sinnissippiquilters.org for details and discount coupon. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday.

Sunday, May 7 Rock For the Center - Barbara Olson Center of Hope hosts its main fundraiser of the year, Rock for the Center Family Festival, noon-6 p.m., at the Tebala Event Center on Newburg Road. This family-friendly event features three bands (Minimal, The Missing Links, and Mr. Big Stuff), a local youth talent show with cash prizes (for children under 18), children’s games, raffles, food and craft vendors. The Center of Hope offers programs for individuals with developmental disabilities. Tom Wartowski, author of You are like an Acorn, will be signing his book, available for a donation to the Center. The Youth Talent Show portion is open to youth ages 6-18 and can compete in one of three age groups for a cash prize, chosen by audience applause. Competition is free to enter, but all acts must register in advance. Registration information is available at www.b-olsoncenterofhope.org or at the Center of Hope, 3206 N. Central Ave. Tickets are $10 per adult, $5 per child 12 & under. Advance purchases (before May 5) earn double the kids’ game tickets).

See website for tickets and information, or call Mary at 815-964-9275, ext. 265.

Wednesday, June 21 Free Garden Walk - The Council of Rockford Gardener’s is hosting it’s annual “Free Garden Walk” 12-8 p.m. rain or shine. Each year we showcase 6-8 local gardens for a Free Garden Walk open to the Rockford area communities.

Visit some of the most beautiful area gardens. An inspiring self-guide tour featuring great gardening ideas, annuals/perennial plants, sun/shade plants, water features, garden art, statuary, etc.

An estimated 1,000 garden enthusiasts attended the event last year. Come be a part of our Rockford gardening story. Maps will be available at http:// www.councilofrockfordgardeners.org/ after the first of June. Also, maps will be available at most area garden centers.

“Inviting Nature Home” Lecture—The Pollination of Native Plants, Heather Holm,

Author of Pollinators of Native Plants and Bees: An Identification and Native Plant Forage Guide Thursday, July 13, 7:00p.m. Northern Illinois University, 8500 E. State, Rockford, IL Cost of lecture is $5, free to Wild Ones members. Join that night!

Tour of Natural Yards (rain or shine) Tours free to all!

Saturday, July 15, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.— Sunday, July 16, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

For more information, visit: www.wildonesrrvc.org WARRANT WEDNESDAY March 29, 2017 REWARD UP TO $1,000 FUGITIVES WANTED Warrants must be verified before arrest WARNING: The fugitives in this bulletin may be dangerous. Never confront them. Call Crime Stoppers or your local police.

Martha Scott DUI County—45 years old

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Death Notices Annie Edwards 73 Rockford 3/27/2017 Ann Gouchenour 76 Rockford 3/27/2017 Lillie Bridges 91 Machesney Park 3/27/2017 Thomas Tobin 68 Rockford 3/27/2017 Eugene Sibigtroth 73 Rockford 3/27/2017 Linnea Pospischil 90 Rockton 3/27/2017 Janith Zweep 75 Pecatonica 3/28/2017 Francis Robinson 47 Rockford 3/28/2017 Barbara Donovan 77 Rockford 3/28/2017 Russell Johnson 60 Rockford 3/28/2017 Mary Knight 77 Rockford 3/28/2017 Clarice Hoglund 92 Rockford 3/28/2017 Jean Palombi 85 Rockford 3/28/2017 Teresa Vernier 78 Rockford 3/28/2017 Chris Collalti 61 Pecatonica 3/28/2017 Carol Putman 65 Rockford 3/28/2017 Ruth Seiler 88 Rockford 3/28/2017 Janet Hopkins 75 Rockford 3/29/2017 David Kane 65 Machesney Park 3/29/2017 Veousha Murphy 78 Rockford 3/29/2017 Clarice Dickerson 74 Rockford 3/29/2017 Lorene Schurr 81 Rockford 3/29/2017 Michael Livingston 70 Winnebago 3/29/2017 Alan Koflanovich 67 Rockford 3/29/2017 David Grady 89 Rockford 3/29/2017 Terrance Hanrahan 78 Rockford 3/29/2017 Amy Smith 30 Rockford 3/29/2017 Reyna Marin 60 Rockford 3/30/2017 Dana Bailey 84 Rockford 3/30/2017 Frances Molitor 75 Rockford 3/30/2017 Donald McDonald 91 Rockford 3/30/2017 Kenneth Weinert 69 Rockford 3/31/2017 Mary Lou Bell 82 Cherry Valley 3/31/2017 Norma Nicholson 90 Rockford 3/31/2017 Michael English 64 Rockford 3/31/2017 Marjorie Greathouse 87 Rockford 3/31/2017 Alan Clements 65 Rockford 3/31/2017 Kazumi Smith 81 Machesney Park 3/31/2017 Sarah Nichols 52 Rockford 3/31/2017 Enid Euno 96 Rockford 4/1/2017 Concetta Ricotta 83 Rockford 4/1/2017 Viola James 74 Winnebago 4/1/2017 Nancy Bonar 81 Rockford 4/1/2017 Roy Snipes 79 Rockford 4/1/2017 Dorlinda Randall 43 Rockford 4/2/2017 Stephen Johnson 58 Rockford 4/2/2017 Josephine Weber 84 Rockford 4/2/2017 James Riecker 71 Rockford 4/2/2017 Jean Vergman 88 Rockford 4/2/2017 Ruth Wilson 77 Rockford 4/2/2017 Death notices are provided by the Winnebago County Coroner’s office.

Your Horoscope

By Denise Guzzardo This Week: The full moon on April 11 arrives in Libra which is also known as the pink moon. This is a reference created by the Native Americans that signifies the new life that spring time provides. It’s not an actual pink colored moon. Libra softens the energy that a full moon can create allowing this to be an extremely productive time frame. Mercury retrograde will arrive April 9 and will remain in that condition through May 3. Many times we will feel the pre-retrograde shadow to be a bit rough until Mercury settles within this planetary climate. Be cautious with travel, communication documents and contracts. Expect the unexpected, this time frame can also provide some pleasant surprises. Enjoy!

Aries (March 21 to April 19) — During the month of April your finances will finally begin to align. Up until recently you may have felt as though you’re robbing Peter to pay Paul. Take this time to investigate your long-term goals. It’s never too late to develop a plan for the future. With that said, trust that all of your dreams, hopes and ambitions will manifest, Aries.

Taurus (April 20 to May 20) — An opportunity arrives to sell or purchase a big-ticket item that will stabilize your financial picture. This will ease the recent stress you’ve endured and provide you with some breathing room. Travel or a relocation may be on your mind as well during this lunar cycle. Slow down, you have plenty of time to weigh out all the options, Taurus.

Gemini (May 21 to June 20) — The opportunity to expand your current financial sector will be prominent during this lunar cycle. Set some money aside for a rainy day and concentrate on your long-term goals.

A healing energy surrounds your home and family at this time, Gemini. Take advantage of this aspect.

Cancer (June 21 to July 22) — An answer to a prayer arrives with career shortly. Upgrades with financial gain allow you to feel relieved and refreshed.

You’re coming into an extremely busy time now. Make sure you’re taking time out to rest and recuperate. An unexpected loss may leave a friend or loved one spinning. Offer your love and support, Cancer.

Leo (July 23 to Aug. 22) — What exactly are your fears with romantic connections? Why would you punish yourself and close yourself off when those around you want to see you happy? With love comes a tremendous amount of responsibility. However, the pay off is gold, Leo. Virgo (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) — You

may be experiencing some regret regarding a recent decision. However, you need to get your feet wet first with this opportunity before you run in the other direction. Doors will open that you once considered closed. Romance becomes a focus this week as well; passion begins to kick up a notch or two, Virgo.

Libra (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) — Romance is not necessarily a substitute for all of the concerns you’ve had on your plate recently. However, it is a start anyway. If you can allow someone else to help you feel good and respect you then it becomes easier to respect yourself. There is no more room for self punishment in your life, delete it, Libra.

Scorpio (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) — Spring is in the air and business begins to flourish at this time. You have the eye for the perfect fit in your work environment and others are recognizing your gifts. Unexpected public acclaim or recognition arrives at this time. Put your best foot forward and dress for success; all eyes are on you this week, Scorpio.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) — You’re tying up loose ends and you’re able to enjoy some free time shortly.

Take some time away to regroup and heal your overworked mind and body.

You don’t have to completely alienate yourself in order to stay in alignment.

You can balance your time and energy

with ease now, Sag. Capricorn (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) — A romantic opportunity becomes more prominent during this lunar cycle.

Be cautious not to let a past romantic influence throw you off your game.

This is a fabulous time to launch a creative project that’s been sitting on the back burner for way too long. There are many ways to creatively expand your finances, take some risks and accept the payoffs, Capricorn.

Aquarius (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) — If you feel a bit isolated you may need to put yourself out there a little more.

Certain individuals around you may be shutting down a bit to regroup. Try not to take any of this behavior too personal, it has nothing to do with you. Utilize this time frame to explore new relationships and activities. Your personal life is getting ready to expand, keep an open mind and an open heart, Aquarius.

Pisces (Feb. 19 to March 20) — Your romantic sector is on fire during this lunar cycle. All you have to do is keep your emotions open and honest. Don’t be afraid to wear your heart on your sleeve, you may be surprised that another finds you equally attractive and valuable. Expansion with career is evident at this time. Take advantage of these options, Pisces.

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n n n NOTICE OF TRANSPORTATION PLANNING for ROCKFORD URBAN AND METROPOLITAN AREA Notice is hereby given that the Rockford Metropolitan Agency for Planning (RMAP), the federally-designated Metropolitan Planning Organization for the Rockford Urban and Metropolitan Area, is seeking public comment on the transportation planning process and the development of the following documents. RMAP coordinates publicly funded transportation planning and improvements among the various jurisdictions in Winnebago, Boone and Ogle Counties. All documents are available for viewing electronically at http://www.rmapil.org or located at the RMAP offices at 313 N. Main Street, Rockford, Illinois.

1. RMAP FY 2018 – FY 2021 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (TIP): This document will identify and prioritize all major transportation and public transit improvements scheduled for implementation in the RMAP Metropolitan Area in the next four fiscal years (actual dates - July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2021). The TIP lists, categorizes, and sets priorities for transportation improvements and assures they are financially feasible, as well as coordinated with each other and with other governmental improvements and private developments.

The document is under development and will be made available for comment when a draft is prepared. Public comments will be accepted anytime. Pending recommendation by the Technical Committee at their July 20, 2017 meeting, the final TIP will be on the Policy Committee agenda for possible approval at their July 27, 2017 meeting. As an extension to the TIP, RMAP is required to produce a separate report of all projects that use federal dollars in the Annual Listing of Federally Obligated Projects report. This is produced and released earlier than the TIP after FHWA submits an official list of federally funded projects to RMAP staff. The current listing was released in 2016 and can be found on the RMAP website.

2. Transportation for Tomorrow (2040): A Long Range Transportation Plan for the Rockford Region (LRTP). The LRTP discusses, plans, and assigns priority for all major transportation systems improvements for the Metropolitan Planning Area over the next 20 to 30 years. On July 30th, 2015 RMAP Policy Committee adopted the current LRTP. Federal transportation regulations mandate an update of this document

Government Notices n n n NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Public Notice is hereby given that the Washington Park Street Lighting District will hold a public hearing in order to elect Trustees for 2017- 2018, and adopt the Budget for 2017-2018, approve the Annual Statement for 2016-2017, and approve the Levy and Assessment of a Tax for Corporate Purposes for 2017-2018 on Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at 4:00 p.m., in the office of Attorney David L. Martenson, One Court Place, Suite 404, Rockford, Illinois, 61101.

Lorraine Thurmond, Trustee Flora Williams, Trustee Bernice Russell, Trustee 7288R TRRT 4/5 n n n LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given that the Rockford Park District intends to contract for the following items and services; specifications are on file with Demandstar.com or Jacki Minnihan, Purchasing Dept, Rockford Park District, 401 South Main St, Rockford, IL 61101, Phone: (815) 969-4094.

The Rockford Park District invites qualified contractors to bid on labor and equipment necessary to remove ash trees from Levings Park. The work includes tree removal and clean-up.

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

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

Bid No. 17-2175 – 2017 Park Ash Tree Removals Pre-Bid Conference: Wednesday, April 12, 2017, at 10:00 a.m., Rockford Park District, 401 S. Main St., Rockford, IL 61101 Bid Opening: Wednesday, April 19, 2017, at 2:00 p.m., Rockford Park District, 401 S. Main St., Rockford, IL 61101 BY: Julianne C. Elliott, Secretary 7289R TRRT 4/5 n n n MEDICARE NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC Notice is hereby given that on May 1, 2017 the agreement between Rosecrance Center 1021 N. Mulford Rd. Rockford, Illinois 61107 and the Secretary

of Health and Human Services, as a community mental health center in the Medicare program will be terminated.

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has determined that Rosecrance Center is not in compliance with the following Medicare Conditions of Participation for community mental health centers: 42 CFR § 485.914 Admission, Initial Evaluation, Comprehensive Assessment & Discharge 42 CFR § 484.918 Organization, Governance, Administration & Partial Hospital Program Services No reimbursement under the Medicare program will be made for services provided on or after May 6, 2017.

Pam L. Thomas, Branch Manager Non-Long Term Care Certification & Enforcement Branch 7290R TRRT 4/5 n n n ORDINANCE NO. 17-02 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHARGES AND RATES FOR THE USE AND SERVICES OF THE WATERWORKS SYSTEM OF THE NORTH PARK PUBLIC WATER DISTRICT, WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS Be It and It Is Hereby Ordained by the Board of Trustees of the North Park Public Water District, Winnebago County, Illinois, as follows: Section 1. That there shall be and there are hereby established charges and rates for the use of and for the service supplied by the waterworks system of the North Park Public Water District, Winnebago County, Illinois, based on the amount of water consumed as shown by water meters as follows: (A) SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL + First 4,000 gallons per two months: Minimum Bill $14.21 which includes $0.29 of principal and interest repayment on an Illinois EPA loan Next 8,000 gallons per two months: $3.85 per thousand gallons which includes $0.05 for principal and interest repayment on an Illinois EPA loan Next 10,000 gallons per two months: $2.53 per thousand gallons which includes $0.05 for principal and interest repayment on an Illinois EPA loan Over 22,000 gallons per two months: $2.02 per thousand gallons which includes $0.05 for principal and interest repayment

once every 5 years. RMAP staff are now maintaining and revising the content of the document to reflect the current status of transportation planning in the area along with revising the Plan’s future goals and expectations. One of the most important changes to the current LRTP is the incorporation of further FAST Act guidelines and related information. As the FAST Act was signed into law on December 4th, 2015, amendments to the LRTP pertaining to subsequent regulations from the FAST Act will be incorporated accordingly into the LRTP. The current LRTP was adopted in 2015 and can be found on the RMAP website.

3. RMAP COORDINATED PUBLIC TRANSIT HUMAN SERVICES TRANSPORTATION PLAN (HSTP): The HSTP is a locally developed plan that identifies the transportation needs of individuals with disabilities, older adults, and people with low incomes. The purpose of the Human Services Transportation Plan is to assess the needs and concerns of public transit users in the Metropolitan Planning Area and to develop strategies that will address these concerns. Overall, the goal of the plan is to increase the efficiency of services provided to public transit dependent populations (individuals with disabilities, persons with low income and elderly individuals). During Fiscal Year 2018, RMAP staff will engage the Mobility Subcommittee to monitor and update the HSTP as necessary. The current HSTP was adopted in 2008 and can be found on the RMAP website.

4. RMAP UNIFIED WORK PROGRAM (UWP): The UWP specifies the transportation planning work elements and budget over the RMAP fiscal year (July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018). RMAP staff have developed a draft of the FY 2018 UWP which is available for review and comment.

The public comment period for the draft RMAP FY 2018 UWP will be from March 30th, 2017 through May 1st, 2017. The UWP is scheduled to be adopted at the May 25, 2017 RMAP Policy Committee meeting.

The current UWP can be found on the RMAP website.

5. RMAP PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PLAN (PPP): The RMAP PPP defines the process that seeks public participation, gives public notice, and holds for review any documentation or actions taken in the RMAP transportation planning process. In accordance with this plan, RMAP is notifying the general public that the PPP will be updated within this fiscal year (July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018) to comply with federal regulation and to update this document based upon public comments received.

The current PPP can be found on the RMAP website.

6. RMAP TITLE VI AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE (EJ): Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 requires that no person in the United States shall, on the ground of race, color, or national origin be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjects to discrimination under any program or activity for which RMAP receives federal financial assistance. Environmental Justice Executive Order 12898 further assures that RMAP will make efforts to prevent discrimination through the impacts of RMAP transportation planning programs and policies on low-income populations. In accordance with federal regulations, RMAP is notifying the general public that the Title VI Plan may be updated in FY 2018 (July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018) to comply with new federal guidelines. The most recent Title VI and EJ document was adopted in 2015 and can be found on the RMAP website.

7. RMAP BICYCLE PEDESTRIAN PLAN: RMAP staff will complete updates to the region’s bicycle and pedestrian study in FY 2018 which will be in the form of data collection, GIS data creation, and research on new best practices and recent findings. Overall, the purpose of this Plan is to identify and catalog a region-wide system of bicycle and pedestrian facilities that connect with existing and planned shared-use path facilities, promote active transportation and provide best practices for local policy development. These efforts are aimed at encouraging bicycle and pedestrian friendly growth in the RMAP area. The current plan was completed and adopted in 2008 and can be found on the RMAP website.

8. RMAP Boone and Winnebago Counties Greenways Plan: The RMAP Boone and Winnebago Counties Greenways Plan overviews the Rockford region’s green infrastructure to provide residents, policy-makers, community leaders and developers with a holistic understanding of environmental planning. The Plan was adopted by the RMAP Policy Committee on March 24th, 2016. In FY 2018, associated maps in the Plan will be updated to reflect recent changes in the green infrastructure network including trails, shared-use paths, bicycle lanes, sidewalks etc. The current plan can be found on the RMAP website.

9. RMAP Transportation Systems Management & Operations Plan (M&O): The M&O will undergo an update in FY 2018 to compre-

hensively review the congestion management process in the RMAP region. The purpose of the congestion management process (CMP) is to address issues of transportation system performance with a systematic-regional approach. The CMP provides strategies for regional collaboration regarding congestion management, and works towards establishing multi-modal transportation performance measures to enhance the safety and mobility of people and goods. The current plan was adopted in 2009 and can be found on the RMAP website.

10. RMAP Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) Program: The U.S. Department of Transportation and Federal Highway Administration provide flexible funding for state and local jurisdictions to address transportation needs as apportioned by the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act). RMAP is updating the application process for federal transportation funds allocated on an annual basis to the RMAP planning area for the construction of transportation infrastructure projects. This update incorporates project selection criteria and project prioritization to develop a multi-year program for usage of these federal transportation funds. The RMAP Policy Committee has authority to select projects to utilize these funds.

Public comments are welcomed on all the above work at RMAP meetings or by contacting RMAP by telephone or email. Comments will be accepted at any time. RMAP Technical Committee meetings are generally held on the third Thursday of each month. Policy Committee meetings are held on the following Thursday. A meeting announcement is sent to our partner agencies with dates, times, and locations a week in advance. Persons seeking more information on these meetings, planning documents as mentioned above or any other information related to RMAP should view the material on the web site at http:// www.rmapil.org or contact RMAP Staff: Michael P. Dunn Jr., Executive Director Rockford Metropolitan Agency for Planning 313 N Main St, Rockford, IL 61101 779/348-7627 (Voice); 815/967-6913 (fax) Date of notice: April 5th, 2017 7292R TRRT 4/5

on an Illinois EPA loan (B) COMMERCIAL – LIGHT (includes, but not limited to apartment/multiple unit residential, office, non-manufacturing, home business, retail, federal, state, local government, schools, churches and wholesale customers including modular home parks). *+ Base Charge per month: $14.21 which includes $0.29 for principal and interest repayment on an Illinois EPA loan First 20,000 gallons per month: $3.85 per thousand gallons which includes $0.05 for principal and interest repayment on an Illinois EPA loan Next 20,000 gallons per month: $2.02 per thousand gallons which includes $0.05 for principal and interest repayment on an Illinois EPA loan Over 40,000 gallons per month: $1.53 per thousand gallons which includes $0.05 for principal and interest repayment on an Illinois EPA loan (C) GOVERNMENT / NON-PROFIT (includes, but not limited to federal, state, local government, schools and churches). + Base Charge per month: $7.50 which includes $0.29 for principal and interest repayment on an Illinois EPA loan First 20,000 gallons per month: $3.85 per thousand gallons which includes $0.05 for principal and interest repayment on an Illinois EPA loan Next 20,000 gallons per month: $2.02 per thousand gallons which includes $0.05 of principal and interest repayment on an Illinois EPA loan Over 40,000 gallons per month: $1.53 per thousand gallons which $0.05 of principal and interest repayment on an Illinois EPA loan (D) COMMERCIAL - HEAVY (any commercial customer with a monthly average consumption of 100,000 gallons or more).*+ Base Charge per month: $14.21 which includes $0.29 for principal and interest repayment on an Illinois EPA loan First 20,000 gallons per month: $4.76 per thousand gallons which includes $0.05 of principal and interest repayment on an Illinois EPA loan Next 20,000 gallons per month: $2.53 per thousand gallons which includes $0.05 of principal and interest repayment on an Illinois EPA loan Over 40,000 gallons per month: $1.91 per thousand gallons which $0.05 of principal and interest

more than one dwelling unit, distinct premises and/or commercial establishment are served by one water meter, then there shall be an additional $1.90 per month for each additional dwelling unit or distinct premise.

Section 3. All ordinances, resolutions or orders, or parts thereof, in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance are, to the extent of such conflict, hereby repealed.

Section 4. If any section, paragraph, clause or provision of this ordinance shall be held invalid, the invalidity of such section, paragraph, clause or provisions shall not affect any of the other provisions of this ordinance.

Section 5. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect forthwith upon its passage and publication as provided by law.

Passed this 29th day March, 2017.

Dale James, Chairman Board of Trustees North Park Public Water District ATTEST: John Donahue, Secretary Published: March 31, 2017 Effective: May 1, 2017 7291R TRRT 4/5 n n n INVITATION TO BID PLANT AND TREE WATERING BID NO.: 417-PW-049 Bids will be received until 11:00 a.m., local time, on Thursday, April 20, 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.

A mandatory pre-bid meeting will take place at the City Yards Administration Building located at 523 S. Central Ave., on Wednesday, April 12, 2017, at 10 a.m. Bids will only be accepted from those vendors who attend this mandatory pre-bid meeting.

Bid documents may be obtained at the office of the Central Services Manager, at City Hall, 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

n n n Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE Amy Reininger, DEPUTY OF INTENTION 7236R TRRT 4/5 STATE OF ILLINOIS, n n n COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE This is to certify that the OF INTENTION undersigned intend to conduct STATE OF ILLINOIS, and transact a Merchant Services COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the un- Brokerage business in said County dersigned intend to conduct and and State under the name of D & transact a Beauty Salon (Lashes) B Business Consultants at the folbusiness in said County and State lowing post office addresses: 7133 under the name of Mimi’s Lash Windsor Lake Pkwy., Loves Park, Studio at the following post office IL 61111; that the true and real addresses: 2368 Lundgren Rd., full names of all persons owning, Rockford, IL 61108; that the true conducting or transacting such and real full names of all persons business are as follows: Bobbi R. owning, conducting or transacting Chance; Douglas E. Loner such business are as follows: SIGNED: Douglas E. Loner 3/27/17 Ingrid Gonzalez SIGNED: Bobbi R. Chance SIGNED: Ingrid Gonzalez 3/21/17 3/27/17 Subscribed and sworn (or Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 21st affirmed to) before me, this 27th day of March, A.D. 2017. day of March, A.D. 2017.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Angela Reina, DEPUTY Amy Reininger, DEPUTY 7267R TRRT 4/12 7264R TRRT 4/12 n n n Notice of Public Hearing Barbara Olson Center of Hope RE: State of Illinois Paratransit Vehicle Grant for Boone and Winnebago Counties Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by: Barbara Olson Center of Hope On: April 19th, 2017 At: noon Where: Barbara Olson Center of Hope In: Training Room I. For the purpose of considering a project for which financial assistance is being sought from the Illinois Department of Transportation, pursuant to the Illinois Department of Transportation’s general authority to make such Grants, and which is generally described as follows: A. The Barbara Olson Center of Hope is seeking funds from the Illinois Department of Transportation in the amount of $63,000 for 1 Medium Duty, 14 passenger, paratransit vehicle with lift to serve the transportation needs of people with developmental disabilities at the Barbara Olson Center of Hope.

This project will be included in a Consolidated Vehicle Procurement Program undertaken by the State of Illinois on behalf of Barbara Olson Center of Hope, with State and Federal Funds.

B. Relocation Relocation Assistance will not be required.

C. Environment This project is being implemented to minimize environmental impact.

D. Comprehensive Planning This project is in conformance with comprehensive transportation planning in the area.

E. Elderly and Disabled All new equipment included in this project will meet ADA accessibility rules for the elderly and persons with disabilities.

II. At the hearing Barbara Olson Center of Hope will afford an opportunity for interested persons or agencies to be heard with respect to the social, economic and environmental aspects of the project. Interested persons may submit orally or in writing, evidence and recommendations with respect to said project.

III. A copy of the application for a state grant for the proposed project for the intended service area will be made available for public inspection at Barbara Olson Center of Hope, 3206 N Central Ave, Rockford, IL 61101.

Kelley Peterson, Transportation Manager 3206 N. Central Ave, Rockford, IL 61101 815-964-9275 ext. 250 7293R TRRT 4/5

repayment on an Illinois EPA loan * When more than one dwelling unit, distinct premises and/or commercial establishment are served by one water meter, then there shall be an additional service charge of $6.50 per month for each additional dwelling unit, distinct premises and/or commercial hotel/motel/ sleeping room served. + Subject to monthly meter charge.

(E) MONTHLY METER REPLACEMENT CHARGES 5/8 inch meter (residential) $2.30 3/4 inch meter (commercial) $2.50 1 inch meter $2.80 1-1/2 inch meter $7.25 2 inch meter $7.30 3 inch meter $35.00 4 inch meter $40.00 6 inch meter $75.00 (F) SPECIAL RATES FOR SENIOR CITIZENS AND CUSTOMERS WITH DISABILITIES 1. Senior citizens, sixty-two (62) years of age, showing a certificate of birth or other acceptable verification of age, and a single family residential customer of the District, paying their own water bill, shall be billed at One Dollar ($1.25) per month less than the regular minimum rate, plus the consumption charges as stated in this section. This discount shall become effective with the first billing period after determination of eligibility by the District.

2. Customer’s with disabilities who are receiving 100% disability benefits from the Social Security Administration, showing proof of the receipt of such benefits provided by the Social Security Administration, and a single family residential customer of the District, paying their own water bill, shall be billed at One Dollar ($1.25) per month less than the regular minimum rate. This discount shall become effective with the first billing period after determination of eligibility by the District.

3. No customer shall qualify for more than one discount per household.

Section 2. That there shall be a fee established of $1.90 per month charged on each service/ unit located within the Machesney Park service area to reimburse the District for the cost of the waterworks infrastructure changes and improvements associated with the Machesney Park Road and Storm Sewer Projects completed in the North Park Public Water District, Winnebago County, Illinois. When

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

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

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Public Notices n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a 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 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.

April 5, 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.

I717431 P7216R TRRT 4/5

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 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.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Thalia Gallardo, DEPUTY 7270R TRRT 4/12

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The Rock River Times. April 5, 2017

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

April 5, 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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n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION Plaintiff, -v.CURTIS A. PARKER, et al Defendant 16CH 00777 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 15, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on May 17, 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 TWENTY-TWO (22) AS DESIGNATED UPON PLAT NO. 1 OF FOX HOLLOW SUBDIVISION BEING A PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 18, TOWNSHIP 46 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, NOW THE CITY OF SOUTH BELOIT, WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS, THE PLAT OF WHICH IS RECORDED IN BOOK 39 ON PAGE 77B IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 188 SURF TRAIL, SOUTH BELOIT, IL 61080 Property Index No. 04-18-277015 (018A322).

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 14-16-08426.

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. 14-16-08426 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 16 CH 00777 TJSC#: 37-1824 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.

I718178 P7285R TRRT 4/19 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC; Plaintiff, vs.

MARY R. MIDTHUN AKA MARY MIDTHUN; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 16CH 377 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 11, 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 FIVE (5) IN BLOCK TWENTY-FIVE (25) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF BUDLONG’S SUBDIVISION, OF PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 36, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH IS RECORDED IN BOOK 4 OF PLATS ON PAGE 2 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 1311 15th Avenue, Rockford, Illinois 61104.

P.I.N. 11-36-105-003.

The improvement on the property consists of 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 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. F16030205 I718759 P7286R TRRT 4/19 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Plaintiff, vs.

MICHAEL P. MORRIS Defendants, 16CH 758 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 11, 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 Five (5) in Block Six (6) as designated upon the Plat of Rock View Addition to the City of Rockford, Illinois, the Plat of which Addition is recorded in Book 10 of Plats on page 4 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois.

Commonly known as 2323 16th Avenue, Rockford, IL 61104.

P.I.N. 11-36-232-006.

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.

16-025606 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I718761 P7287R TRRT 4/19 n n n NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NICOLE CANTRALL, Petitioner, vs.

MALIA IVYANA SMITH, 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 46 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Take notice that on the 27th 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 first floor of the Winnebago County Juvenile Justice Center,

on the 9th day of May, 2017 at the hour of 11:00 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 3rd day of April, 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 7294R TRRT 4/19 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY IN RE THE MATTER OF: Mohamed Hussein Alnaeemey; Moses Allen NO. 2017 MR 315 NOTICE OF FILING OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME Notice is given you, the public, that on May 31, 2017 at 10:00 a.m., a hearing will be held on a Petition for Change of Name asking the Court to change my present name of Mohamed Hussein Alnaeemey to the name of Moses Allen. The hearing will take place at 400 West State Street in Rockford, Illinois.

DATE: March 31, 2017 Plaintiff /s/ Mohamed Alnaeemey 7295R TRRT 4/19 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY IN RE THE MATTER OF: Samah Ali Alnaeemey; Samah Allen NO. 2017 MR 315 NOTICE OF FILING OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME Notice is given you, the public, that on May 31, 2017 at 10:00 a.m., a hearing will be held on a Petition for Change of Name asking the Court to change my present name of Samah Ali Alnaeemey to the name of Samah Allen. The hearing will take place at 400 West State Street in Rockford, Illinois.

DATE: March 31, 2017 Plaintiff /s/ Samah Alnaeemey 7296R TRRT 4/19 n n n Blackhawk Road Self Storage 2478 Blackhawk Rd. Rockford, IL 61109 NOTICE OF SALE The personal properties stored

by John Byrne, Jr (Unit B5), Christine Schaver (outside unit) and Kerry Warner (Unit D22) located at 2478 Blackhawk Rd., Rockford, IL, a self storage facility, shall be sold on or after April 20, 2017 to enforce the owner’s lien thereon.

If not sold, the property will be otherwise disposed of. This is misc. personal property. Blackhawk Rd. Self Storage, 2478 Blackhawk Rd., Rockford, IL 61109. (815) 494-4477.

7297R TRRT 4/12 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 BARBARA D. ESTES, Deceased.

Case No. 2017-P-95 NOTICE TO CREDITORS THAT THE ESTATE OF BARBARA D. ESTES HAS BEEN ADMITTED TO PROBATE Notice is given to creditors of the death of BARBARA D. ESTES on October 3, 2015. Letters of Office were issued on March 8, 2017 to Brenda D. Nicholson of

10071 Applegate Road, Roscoe, IL 61073 as Independent Administrator, whose attorney of record is Mark C. Johnson, 321 W. State Street, Suite 1200, Rockford, Illinois 61101.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Circuit Clerk of Winnebago County located at 400 W. State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61101, or with the representative, or both, on or before October 5, 2017, the date six months from the date of first publication on April 5, 2017, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by §18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of the claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and the representative’s attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed.

Brenda D. Nicholson, Independent Administrator Prepared By: Mark C. Johnson ARDC No. 6211240 Attorney for Brenda D. Nicholson 321 W. State Street, Suite 1200 Rockford, IL 61101 7303R TRRT 4/19 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.

LORENZO C. REYES and SPOUSE, if any; CITY OF ROCKFORD; COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE & FINANCE CO. and UNKNOWN OWNERS Defendants.

Case No. 2017 ED 8 NOTICE TO UNKNOWN OWNERS FOR PUBLICATION The requisite Affidavit having been duly filed in my office, NOTICE is hereby given you, UNKNOWN OWNERS, Defendants in the above-entitled suit, that the said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, by the said Plaintiff, against you and other Defendants, praying for the condemnation of a certain portion of the property described as follows, to-wit: Part of Lot Six (6) as designated upon the Plat of Kling and Kjellberg’s Subdivision of South Park Lot One (1) (E.R.), the Plat of which Subdivision is recorded in Book 58 of Deeds (Plats) on page 18 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois, bounded as follows, to-wit: Beginning at the Southwest corner of said Lot Six (6) ; thence East on the South line of said Lot, 56 feet, more or less, to the Southwest corner of said premises conveyed by Robert Milne and wife, to Reamus C. Potts by Warranty Deed dated July 8, 1919 and recorded in Book 269 of Deeds on Page 497 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County , Illinois and described as follows: The East 53 feet of the South Half (1/2) of the following described premises: Lot Six (6) and all of Lot Five (5), EXCEPT the East 100 feet of said Lot Five (5), all as designated upon the Plat of Kling and Kjellberg’s Subdivision of South Park Lot One (1 ), East Rockford; thence North on the West line of said premises so conveyed to Ream us C. Potts to the North line of

the South Half (1 /2) of said Lot Six (6) ; thence West on the North line of the South Half (1/2) of said Lot Six (6) , and parallel with the South line of said Lot to the West line of said Lot Six (6) ; thence South on said West line to the place of beginning; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois.

Common Address: 626 South 3rd Street, Rockford, Illinois 61104 PROPERTY CODE: 11-26179-013 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 April 5, 2017, a trial may be held and judgment entered against you for the relief asked for in the Complaint.

Dated: March 31, 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 7298R TRRT 4/19 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.

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION F/K/A FIRST STATE BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE OF TRUST NUMBER 79-1055, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION F/K/A FIRST STATE BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, JAMES C. GRIDLEY, UNKNOWN OWNERS and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants.

Case No. 17 CH 294 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 Lien Foreclosure action was filed on March 30, 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 U.S. Bank National Association f/k/a First State Bank and Trust Company, as Trustee of Trust Number 79-1055 4. A legal description of the real estate sufficient to identify it with reasonable certainty is as follows: The North Half (1/2) of Lot Ten (10) as designated upon the County Clerk’s Plat of the Southwest Quarter (1/4) of Section Fifteen (15), Township Forty-four (44) North, Range One (1), East of the Third Principal Meridian, the South line

of said premises being parallel with the North line of said lot, the Plat of which Subdivision is recorded in Book 8 of Plats on Page 18 in the Recorder’s Office; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois.

P.I.N. No. 11-15-380-029 5. A common address or description of the location of the real estate is as follows: 1128 Blaisdell Street, Rockford, IL 61101 6. An identification of the Mortgage sought to be foreclosed is as follows: a. Names of Property Owner: U.S. Bank National Association f/k/a First State Bank and Trust Company, as Trustee of Trust Number 79-1055 b. Name of Lienholder: City of Rockford c. Date of Lien: January 31, 2017 d. Date of Recording: February 10, 2017 e. County Where Recorded: Winnebago County, Illinois f. Recording Document Identification: 20171004347 NOW, THEREFORE, unless you, Non-Record Claimants and Unknown Owners, Defendants, file your answer to the Complaint for Foreclosure in this cause or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Circuit Court of the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit, Winnebago County, Illinois, in the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 West State Street, Rockford, IL on or before the 15th day of 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 7299R TRRT 4/19 n n n U Stor 3000 Charles Street Rockford, IL 61108 NOTICE OF SALE Notice of Public Sale of Personal Property Notice is hereby given that pursuant to section 4 of the Self Service Storage facility act, in the state of Illinois. The undersigned will sell at public sale by competitive bidding on April 21st, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. on the premises where said property has been stored and which is located at 3000 Charles Street Rockford Illinois 61108. The personal property described below.

114 – Darlene Kelly; 131 – Michael Garms; 147 – Annie Owens; 230 – Jerry Hatchett; 813 – Barbra Brown; 920 – Darlene Kelly.

Units are auctioned by lot.

Purchases must be with cash only and be paid for at the time of sale. All goods must be removed within 24 hours of purchase. Sale is subject to adjournment.

7300R TRRT 4/12 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY IN RE THE ESTATE OF: VALENTIA J. FRESCO, Deceased.

Case No. 2017 P 21 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of VALENTIA J. FRESCO. Letters of Office were issued on March 17, 2017, to ROSIE M. BLAKE, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is James M. DiVerde, Jr. of HOWARD & HARDYMAN, LLP, 124 N. Water Street, Suite 100, PO Box 1616, Rockford, Illinois

61110-0116.

Any claims against the estate may be filed on or before October 5, 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 must be filed with the office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk-Probate Division at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 W. State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61101 Copies of claims filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office - Probate Division, must be mailed or delivered to the estate legal representative and to his or her attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed.

DATED: March 28, 2017 ROSIE M. BLAKE, Administrator James M. DiVerde, Jr. ARDC# 6312675 HOWARD & HARDYMAN, LLP 124 N. Water Street, Suite 100 PO Box 1616 Rockford, Illinois 61110-0116 (815) 964-8888 Attorneys for the Estate of VALENTIA J. FRESCO, Deceased 7301R TRRT 4/19 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: THOMAS DAVID ENGELKES Deceased, CASE NO. 16 P 540 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of THOMAS DAVID ENGELKES. Letters of Office were issued on February 1, 2017, to JAMIE L. ROGERS, c/o 4001 North Perryville Road, Loves Park, IL 61111, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is JEREMY RAMSEY, 4001 North Perryville Road, Loves Park, IL 61111.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before October 31, 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 Div. 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 29, 2017 JAMIE L. ROGERS Name: JEREMY RAMSEY ARDC Number: # 6276765 Attorney for Estate Address: 4001 North Perryville Road, Loves Park, IL 61111 Telephone: (815) 988-4364 7302R TRRT 4/19

April 5, 2017 The Rock River Times. 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

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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

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The Rock River Times. April 5, 2017

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 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 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 undersigned 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 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 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/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

April 5, 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: CAROL M. CAMACHO, Deceased.

CASE NO. 2017-P-94 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of CAROL M. CAMACHO. Letters of Office were issued on March 8, 2017, to DAVID G. CAMACHO, 3147 Forest Ridge, Madison, Wisconsin 53704. The attorney for the estate is Peter A. Savitski, 838 North Main Street, Rockford, Illinois 61103.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before October 5, 2017, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by 755 ILCS 5/18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975 as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim

not filed by the requisite date as stated above shall be barred.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk-Probate Division at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 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: 3/27/2017 DAVID G. CAMACHO, Executor Attorney Peter A. Savitski ARDC No.: 2463741 838 North Main Street Rockford, Illinois 61103 (815) 963-0370 pas-law@sbcglobal.net 7304R TRRT 4/19 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 Mufflers and Auto

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.

Repair business in said County and State under the name of K & P Mufflers at the following post office addresses: 2201 Harrison Ave., Rockford, IL 61109; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Maria Flores Manriquez SIGNED: Maria Flores Manriquez 4/3/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 3rd day of April, A.D. 2017.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Angela Reina, DEPUTY 7305R TRRT 4/19 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 Mechanic business in said County and State under the name of DGO Auto Mechanic at the following post office addresses: 2602 17th St., Rockford, IL 61109; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Samuel Diaz

SIGNED: Samuel Diaz 4/3/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 3rd day of April, A.D. 2017.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Amy Reininger, DEPUTY 7306R TRRT 4/19 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 multi-media art company specializing, but not limited to Photography and Videography business in said County and State under the name of Amazing Moments Productions at the following post office addresses: 4367 Straw Lane, Roscoe, IL 61073; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Chad Rogers SIGNED: Chad Rogers 3/31/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 31st day of March, A.D. 2017.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Thalia Gallardo, DEPUTY 7307R TRRT 4/19

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

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 Gallery/Studio business in said County and State under the name of Horseflower’s Creative Hotspot at the following post office addresses: 1019 3rd Ave., Rockford, IL 61104; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Sarah French, 815-5012375; Lenny French SIGNED: Sarah French 3/31/17 SIGNED: Lenny French 3/31/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 31st day of March, A.D. 2017.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Ashley L. Carter, DEPUTY 7308R TRRT 4/19 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 Digital printing wide format & embroidery business in said County and State under the name of PSD Printing at the following post office addresses: 2421 N. Court St., Rockford, IL 61103; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Herman M. Blanco SIGNED: Herman M. Blanco 3/31/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 31st day of March, A.D. 2017.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Ashley L. Carter, DEPUTY 7309R TRRT 4/19 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a Tree cutting business in said County and State under the name of Rey’s Tree Service at the following post office addresses: 1416 Banks St., Rockford, IL 61102; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such

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 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

business are as follows: Rosa Flores SIGNED: Rosa Flores 4/3/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 3rd day of April, A.D. 2017.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Amy Reininger, DEPUTY 7310R TRRT 4/19 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 Doing Business As Internet Sales business in said County and State under the name of Turner Group at the following post office addresses: 236 Townline Ave., #503, South Beloit, IL 61080; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Tony Turner SIGNED: Tony Turner 3/29/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 29th day of March, A.D. 2017.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Amy Reininger, DEPUTY 7311R TRRT 4/19

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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 multi-cultural business in said County and State under the name of Frieda Lee’s at the following post office addresses: 4722 N. 2nd St., Loves Park, IL 61111; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Ashley Washington; Kathleen Berg SIGNED: Ashley Washington 3/29/17 SIGNED: Kathleen Berg 3/29/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 29th day of March, A.D. 2017.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Ashley L. Carter, DEPUTY 7312R TRRT 4/19

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

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n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION Plaintiff, -v.- CURTIS A. PARKER, et al Defendant 16CH 00777 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 15, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on May 17, 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 188 SURF TRAIL, SOUTH BELOIT, IL 61080 Property Index No. 04-18-277-015 (018A322).

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 14-16-08426.

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. 14-16-08426 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 16 CH 00777 TJSC#: 37-1824 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.

I718178 P7285R TRRT 4/19 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 NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC; Plaintiff, vs. MARY R. MIDTHUN AKA MARY MIDTHUN; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 16CH 377 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 11, 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 1311 15th Avenue, Rockford, Illinois 61104.

P.I.N. 11-36-105-003.

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. F16030205 I718759 P7286R TRRT 4/19 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 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY - ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Plaintiff, vs. MICHAEL P. MORRIS Defendants, 16CH 758 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 11, 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 2323 16th Avenue, Rockford, IL 61104.

P.I.N. 11-36-232-006.

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. 16-025606 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I718761 P7287R TRRT 4/19 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 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 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. 7223R TRRT 4/5

April 5, 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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VOICES FROM THE GRAVE

A parent’s worst nightmare

BY KATHI KRESOL

M CONTRIBUTOR

yron White and Chester Carlson were living a parent’s worst nightmare.

The two men had been desperately searching for their daughters for hours by the time they arrived at the Rockford Police Department. It was around 5 a.m. on May 27, 1965, and they had just traveled to Rockford from Belvidere where both men lived.

The fathers were introduced to Sargent Dahlin who took their statements. They told Dahlin that their girls left the house the night before to run an errand. Karen Lane was Myron White’s daughter. She was 21-years-old and married but had recently separated from her husband.

VIcki Carlson was Chester’s 19-year-old daughter. Karen invited Vicki to ride with her to Mrs. Paul Zeien’s house north of town to pick up some cosmetics that evening. They were supposed to be home by 10 p.m. to meet Karen’s estranged husband, David Lane. Lane told Karen that he had something important they needed to discuss. The men had grown concerned when the girls did not arrive home as planned.

Karen and David Lane were only married a short time when their relationship had changed and she grew frightened of David. Karen filed a restraining order against David and moved back to the safety of her parents’ home.

Myron White grew anxious when his daughter did not arrive home at the expected time. His anxiety turned to fear

LOCAL HISTORY

Rockford’s founding years

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very-other week, The Rock River Times will bring you a glimpse back into the earliest days of Rockford, from its founding in 1834 to the Civil War. Taken from a series of advertisements from the old Rockford National Bank, these short tales and original illustrations paint the narrative of Germanicus Kent and the people who followed in laying the foundations of our city.

“The basis for all of these advertisement are authentic historical facts, gleaned from long careful study and research of Government, State, and local records,” says the introduction to this collection of artifacts.

This week, we look back to 1852 and the arrival of the first locomotive in the Forest City.

when he called the Amerock plant where David Lane worked and was told that Lane had checked out early from his job. Myron reported Karen and Vicki’s disappearance to the Belvidere Police Department.

White and Carlson decided to look for their daughters. While they were at the Rockford Police Department, they overheard a discussion about a burning car found on Orth Road. Dahlin explained to the men that they had a report of a car found burning at about 1:20 a.m. The car contained two badly burned bodies.

Dahlin looked up the license number to see if it matched the White’s car. The numbers didn’t match but Dahlin had a bad feeling about the case. His fears that someone had written down the wrong number were confirmed when he called the Boone County Sheri�’s Department for a confirmation. Dahlin hung up the phone and gave the two men the news they had dreaded.

While the men were looking for their daughters, the Boone County Sheri�’s o�ce had started their own search.

Myron had told them of Karen’s troubles with David Lane. They knew that David was staying in Rockford at his sister’s house and authorities traveled there to question him. When they asked Lane about Karen, he stated he hadn’t seen her in over a month. They found out this was a lie when they questioned Lane’s sister. She stated that Lane had woken her up and confessed to the murders. He asked her to help to get the blood out of his clothes.

Lane was questioned by o�cers from

several police agencies for over two hours. He did not confess until the o�cers asked him to accompany them to St. Anthony Hospital where the girl’s bodies had been taken.

Lane became pale and started to cry.

He then told the o�cers the horrid details that had transpired on that lonely stretch of road.

Lane claimed he was very despondent over the breakup of his marriage. He spent the day drinking and finally decided he needed to talk to his estranged wife.

Lane clocked out of work early and called the White home looking for Karen. The person who answered the phone told Lane that Karen and a friend had gone to the Zeien home and would be home shortly.

Lane drove to an intersection close to the Zeien farm and waited for Karen.

When Karen’s car stopped at the intersection, Lane approached the car and asked Karen if he could get in the car to talk. Karen agreed but Lane told police that she said, “It won’t do any good. I’ve found someone else.”

Lane said that those words infuriated him and as Karen was driving on Orth Road, he began to wrestle with her.

During the fight he struck her in the head. This caused her to lose control of the car and it ran into a utility pole on the side of the road. Lane said that the crash knocked Vicki out and Karen was unconscious from the blows to her head.

Lane was still infuriated and grabbed a bottle and struck each woman.

Lane jogged back to his car which was parked about a half mile away. He

grabbed a gas can that was always in his car and ran back to his wife’s car. Lane told the o�cers that when he arrived both girls were still unconscious. He picked Karen up and kissed her tenderly. Then he placed her back in the car, poured gasoline on both the girls and struck a match.

David Lane’s trial was held in January 1966. It was moved to Winnebago County to ensure an impartial jury. That jury deliberated for four hours before returning with a guilty verdict. Twenty-twoyear-old David Lane was given a 60-to75 year sentence for the murder of Karen.

That should have been the end of the story but unfortunately, it was not. Lane was incarcerated until December 1989 when he was released on early parole.

He served 23 years for killing Karen and Vicki. The girls’ families were heartbroken and outraged.

Another family would understand those feelings when their 12-year-old daughter was sexually abused by Lane in the summer of 1991. David Lane’s parole was revoked and another 50 years was added to that sentence for the assault.

Karen White’s brother, Dennis was in the courtroom when the sentence was read.

He spoke for everyone when he stated, “It’s just a relief that he won’t have the ability to hurt anyone else.”

Kathi Kresol is a local author and historian who has researched Rockford’s past for over a decade. She o�ers historical and paranormal tours throughout the year. You can find read more articles and find out about upcoming events at hauntedrockford.com.

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FARM & AG

Beginner’s guide to grapes

BY GRANT MCCARTY CONTRIBUTOR

Grapes remain a favorite of both small scale and backyard growers in our area. Wineries and vineyards on the stateline show the potential to grow many cold hardy varieties for what are known as table or wine grapes. Your table grapes will be those you make into jam, juices, or fresh eating. Grapes require more management than other perennial fruits and vegetables due to their pruning needs and disease problems.

Grapes grow on a perennial vine.

They will need some type of support.

Other plant needs include full sun with spacing about six feet. Spring is the best time to plant grapes and as you purchase these, they will come as dormant, bare root plants. Table grape varieties recommended for Northern Illinois are ‘Niagara’, ‘Steuben”, ‘Fredonia’, ‘Delaware’, and ‘Concord’.

Growing grapes will not be the easiest as you will need to prune these once they’ve been established. Proper pruning can sometimes remove 80-90 percent of the wood. While this might seem excessive, for good yields it’s a requirement. There are guides available that will give you a much better idea of what the seasonal pruning needs to

look like.

While pruning addresses yields, it can help you control diseases. Grapes are susceptible to downy/powdery mildews, fruit rot, and others. Many of these are exacerbated in humid conditions. They can thrive if there isn’t good airflow between plants. By being proactive with your pruning and spacing, these can be two good cultural practices to help control grape diseases while also knowing what chemical options are available.

Japanese beetles are a major pest on grapes. They will defoliate much of the leaves. Depending on the year, Japanese beetles may be a problem. Your strategies to control them include knocking into soapy bucket of water, chemical control, and a Japanese beetle trap. The trap needs to be placed as far as way as possible (over 50 feet) and regularly emptied as they tend to attract more than what you have in your area.

Growing grapes can be fulfilling; however, know what you are getting into. While pruning and disease management can be a challenge, you can be successful with both of these.

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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Farmland prices dip up to 12 percent in Illinois Farmland prices in Illinois are declining, and even though the decline is not having a big impact on farmers right now, the prices on their balance sheets might cause the assets on their farmland to keep going down.

Gary Schnitkey, an agricultural economist with the University of Illinois and contributor to the annual “Illinois Farmland Values and Lease Trends” report, which is published by the Illinois Society of Professional Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers, said land prices have dropped between 5 percent and 12 percent, depending on the land quality.

Commodity prices have been on the decline since 2013, and it’s part of a domino e�ect that is impacting farmers across the state, according to Schnitkey.

“Those declines in commodity prices have caused lower returns,” Schnitkey said.

“Lower returns to farmland mean lower

cash rent and falling land prices.”

Farmland price declines are generally associated with lower farmland returns, which is also impacting lease and rent rates, Schnitkey said.

“Cash rents came down about $20 to $25 per acre on average, according to the Illinois society, and that would be for professionally managed farmland,” Schnitkey said.

Farm managers will have to reassure land owners that farmland is still a good investment with good returns over time, despite these declines, and they need to keep a lookout for three things that might negatively impact the value of their land going into 2018, Schnitkey said.

“One is falling commodity prices, the second thing would be increases in interest rates, and the third thing would be the elimination of the ethanol mandate,” according to Schnitkey.

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Farmers to plant record low wheat acres, most soybeans ever

BY DAVID PITT

ASSOCIATED PRESS

DES MOINES, Iowa — The amber waves of grain are about to turn into bean pods as farmers report they’ll plant millions of acres in soybeans instead of wheat this year as a global glut of the grain has made it unprofitable to grow.

In its annual prospective plantings report released Friday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said wheat acres will be the lowest on record this year at 46.1 million acres and soybean planting will be at a record high of 89.5 million acres.

The United States has more than 1 billion bushels of surplus wheat in storage and the oversupply has driven wheat farmers in several states including Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio and South Dakota to shift previously planted wheat acres to soybeans.

“The big trend there is that wheat is grown in just about every continent around the world except Antarctica so those acres elsewhere have increased dramatically. The U.S. has lost production to the rest of the world,” said Todd Hultman, a grain market analyst for DTN, an Omaha, Nebraskabased agriculture market data provider.

He said wheat overproduction caused prices to collapse and made production

unprofitable. Good growing weather for wheat worldwide for four consecutive years has been a contributing factor, he said.

Corn has experienced a similar trend leading farmers to cut corn acres 4 percent from last year to 90 million, the USDA report said.

If this year’s planting weather favors soybeans and more acres are shifted out of corn, this could be the first year since 1983 that farmers planted more acres in soybeans than corn.

Soybeans have produced large harvests too, but it is a hot commodity around the world with demand highest in China where soybean meal feeds pigs, cows and fish in a culture increasingly seeking to eat more meat. The record global demand has maintained more favorable prices for soybeans making them more profitable to grow than corn or wheat, said Chad Hart, an agricultural economist at Iowa State University.

It all shouldn’t change much at the grocery store except that plentiful grain and soybean supplies lead to low livestock feed prices which help keep the cost of producing beef lower.

Friday’s report is based on a survey of farmers and is the first indication for the year of planting intentions.

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Your Health

Body mass may not be good way to predict heart disease in minorities

By Lisa Rapaport Reuters Health

Even though obesity can indicate a risk for heart disease and diabetes in white people, it may not be as reliable for predicting these risks in other racial and ethnic groups, a U.S. study suggests.

Almost one in three people with a healthy weight for their height based on a measurement known as body mass index (BMI) still had at least one risk factor for heart disease such as elevated blood pressure or high levels of sugars, fats or cholesterol in the blood, the study found.

Among white people in the study, only 21 percent normal weight individuals based on BMI, or about one in five, had risk factors for heart disease and diabetes.

But a much higher proportion of healthy weight people in other racial and ethnic groups had heart or diabetes risk factors: 31 percent of black people, 32 percent of participants of Chinese descent, 39 percent of Hispanics and 44 percent of South Asians.

“These results show that having a normal BMI does not necessarily protect an individual from cardiometabolic risk,” said lead study author Unjali Gujral, a public health researcher at Emory University in Atlanta.

“We advocate a heart healthy diet and lots of exercise in all individuals, regardless of race/ethnicity and body weight, but especially in those who are members of racial/ethnic minority populations,” Gujral said by email. “It is also important for patients, particularly those who are Asian American, Hispanic American and African American to have conversations with their physicians/healthcare providers regarding their increased risk for heart disease even at normal weight.”

For the study, researchers examined data on adults aged 44 to 84 living in seven U.S. cities. Within this group, 2,622 were white, 803 were Chinese, 1,893 were black, 1,496 were Hispanic and 803 were South Asian.

They used data on participants’ height and weight to calculate BMI and then see how often a healthy BMI was associated with common risk factors for heart disease that are typically seen in obese people.

Crossword & Sudoku

This week’s solutions, from Page 26.

For most adults, including white, black and Hispanic individuals, a BMI between 18.5 and 24.9 is considered a healthy weight, 25 to 29.9 is overweight and 30 or above is obese, according to the World Health Organization.

Because Asian people are known to have a higher risk of heart disease and diabetes at a lower BMI than other populations, WHO created a different scale for Chinese and South Asian people. In this scale, a BMI of 18.5 to 22.9 is considered a healthy weight, a BMI of 23 to 27.4 is overweight and 27.5 or above is obese.

Even with these different BMI scales applied to the participants, researchers found that BMI alone didn’t explain heart or diabetes risk. Neither did age, education, gender, exercise, whether people smoked or where their body tended to store fat.

Researchers calculated that the ethnic and racial differences in risk mean a white person with a BMI of 25.5, which is in the overweight range, has about the same likelihood of heart disease or diabetes as an African American with a BMI of 22.9, a Hispanic person with a BMI of 21.5, a Chinese person with a 20.9 BMI and a South Asian person with a 19.6 BMI – all of whom would be considered in the “healthy” BMI range.

Current U.S. screening recommendations that emphasize testing for risk factors for heart disease and diabetes in people who are overweight or obese, may lead the risk to be overlooked in some normal weight people, especially if they aren’t white, the researchers conclude.

In particular, even normal weight people should pay close attention to their waistline and make lifestyle changes if they start to get thicker around the middle, said JeanPierre Despres of the Quebec Heart and Lung Institute Research Center and the Laval University in Canada.

“Your waistline, irrespective of your BMI, is an important vital sign,” Despres, who wasn’t involved in the study, said by email. “You do not want it to go up if you are healthy, and you want it to go down if you have risk factors for cardiovascular disease and diabetes.”

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VA defends work to fix troubled veteran suicide hotline

BY HOPE YEN

ASSOCIATED PRESS

WASHINGTON — Grilled by lawmakers, the Department of Veterans A�airs insisted Tuesday it was well on its way to fixing problems with its suicide hotline and largely brushed aside the worst criticisms in an internal watchdog report released two weeks ago.

A March 20 audit by the VA inspector general had found that nearly a third of calls to the Veterans Crisis Line as recently as November were bounced to backup centers run by an outside contractor, as well as other problems including weak leadership and inadequate data to measure the quality of calls. The rollover calls happen when phone lines are busy, leading to possible waits of 30 minutes or more.

It was an early test for new VA Secretary David Shulkin, who has made suicide prevention a signature issue at the troubled agency, riven with scandal in recent years since reports of delays in treatment at veterans’ hospitals.

Approximately 20 veterans take their lives each day. Testifying before a House panel, Steve Young, VA’s deputy undersecretary for health for operations and management, pointed to a dramatic turn-

around in calls answered by the hotline since November. He said it was now a “rare instance” that calls are bumped to a backup center and that calls are answered by live counselors within 8 seconds, on average.

The crisis hotline “is the strongest it has been since its inception in 2007,” Young told the House Veterans A�airs Committee.

But pressed by lawmakers, the VA acknowledged it was still working to make other improvements it had promised to do by last September. It pledged to beef up quality control and hire a new permanent director as soon as possible.

“Fulfilling the IG’s recommendations is a key step in raising the bar,” Young said.

Shulkin, who previously served as VA’s top health o�cial, has previously described the issue as resolved. “Fixing the Veterans Crisis Line was a critical step in keeping our commitment to veterans,” he said in a March 21 statement.

Lawmakers were unconvinced.

Minnesota Rep. Tim Walz, the top Democrat on the House panel, pointed to “re-occuring issues we see time and time again at VA.” For more than a year, the crisis hotline has operated without a permanent director and has yet to issue a policy handbook.

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“I would be very careful in saying you fixed the problems,” Walz warned.

Rep. Phil Roe, R-Tenn., a physician who chairs the House committee, questioned whether the VA intended to fully implement reforms after repeated promises. “There is very clearly a need for more to be done — and soon — so that we can be assured that every veteran or family member who contacts the VCL gets the urgent help he or she needs every single time.”

According to internal VA data, calls to the Veterans Crisis Line that rolled over to backup centers steadily declined from 31 percent in early November, to just 0.1 percent as of March 25. That came despite growing workloads in which weekly calls to the hotline jumped from 10,558 in November to 13,966 last month, the VA said.

As recently as mid-December, when the IG was finalizing its audit, the share of rollover calls had declined close to the VA’s goal of 10 percent. That figure dropped to less than 1 percent by early January, according to the VA. VA inspector general Michael Missal said he cannot confirm the most recent VA data, and stressed that it was vital that the Veterans Health Administration follow through on proposed reforms dating back to February 2016. “Until VHA implements

fully these recommendations, they will continue to have challenges,” Missal said.

Launched in 2007, the crisis hotline has answered nearly 2.8 million calls and dispatched emergency services more than 74,000 times. Featured in a documentary that won an Oscar in 2015, it later received negative attention after its former director reported frequent rollovers due to poor work habits. Last year, Congress passed a law requiring that all calls and messages to the hotline be answered in a timely manner.

The most recent problems appear to stem from the VA’s opening of a second call center last October.

Spurred by veterans’ complaints, the IG said the department launched a follow-up review to its February 2016 audit. Instead, it found many rollover calls, due in part to the VA’s decision to divert some sta� from its upstate New York call center to help train new workers in Atlanta.

The IG suggested the Atlanta center was slow in becoming operational, but the VA says that rollover calls in fact began to fall significantly as workers became trained.

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JACKIE ROBINSON. 70 YEARS LATER

Seizing the moment

Rickey, Robinson, and the politics of the color barrier

BY CHRIS LAMB

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THE CONVERSATION

n October 23, 1945, the Brooklyn Dodgers signed Jackie Robinson to their top minor league team, the Montreal Royals, ending the color line in professional baseball.

After the signing, an Associated Press reporter asked Brooklyn team president Branch Rickey if he’d been politically pressured to sign Robinson. Rickey said he had given thought only to Robinson’s ability and the needs of his organization.

“No pressure groups had anything to do with it,” he said.

This is the account that was circulated in the days, weeks, years and decades after the signing of Robinson. It will likely be repeated on Jackie Robinson Day on April 15.

But it wasn’t true.

Rickey certainly deserves credit for confronting his fellow owners and their racist attitudes by signing Robinson and, in doing so, advancing the cause of civil rights.

However, there is more to this story than Rickey and Robinson. In fact, the desegregation of baseball came after a decade-long campaign by black and left wing journalists and activists.

United around a cause

Photo, National Baseball Hall of Fame Library

Beginning in the 1930s, black sportswriters, notably Wendell Smith and Sam Lacy, made baseball part of a larger crusade to confront Jim Crow laws.

Their columns galvanized support among their readers, and their interviews with white major leaguers demonstrated that many players had no objections to playing with blacks.

Black sportswriters, however, had little influence among white politicians and legislators.

This wasn’t the case for white political progressives.

The collapse of America’s economy during the Depression created a hunger for radical politics. The United States Communist Party sought to recruit blacks, in particular, because of the severity of racism in the United States.

And communists believed they could win the hearts and minds of black Americans if they could desegregate professional baseball, which had prohibited blacks since the 19th century.

The Communist newspaper The Daily Worker, which was published in New York City, began campaigning for integration in baseball shortly after Jesse Owens won

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four gold medals at the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin. Sportswriters for The Daily Worker, including sports editor Lester Rodney, compared the racism in Nazi Germany to the racism in the United States.

During the next decade, the newspaper published hundreds of columns and articles calling for the desegregation of baseball. Its sportswriters excoriated the baseball establishment for perpetuating the color ban and pressured major league owners to give tryouts to black ballplayers.

At the same time, labor unions organized picket lines and petition drives outside major league ballparks, collecting more than a million signatures.

In July 1940, the Trade Union Athletic Association organized an “End Jim Crow in Baseball” demonstration at the New York World’s Fair.

The radical left also had friends in New York politics.

Vito Marcantonio, an East Harlem congressman, called on the U.S. Commerce Department to investigate racial discrimination in major league baseball. Meanwhile, State Senator Charles Perry introduced multiple resolutions in the state Legislature condemning baseball for discriminating against black players.

New York City Councilmen Benjamin Davis, Jr., who represented Harlem, and Peter Cacchione, who represented Brooklyn, called for the city’s three major league teams – the Yankees, Giants and Dodgers – to sign blacks. The Committee to End Jim Crow in Baseball had scores of prominent members and received letters of endorsement from such influential figures as Eleanor Roosevelt and singer, actor and lecturer Paul Robeson.

Rickey seizes the moment

In late 1942, Branch Rickey became president of the Dodgers after serving for two decades as a team executive for the St. Louis Cardinals. Rickey privately told the Dodgers’ board of directors he was interested in signing blacks, even though Rickey knew Baseball Commissioner Kenesaw Landis and most, if not all, of the other team owners opposed integration.

In December 1943, Paul Robeson, himself a communist, addressed baseball’s owners, including Rickey, at their annual winter meeting in New York, urging them to integrate their teams.

Rickey knew that the communists and other progressives were clamoring for integration but made no attempt to engage them. Rickey biographer Lee Lowenfish called the baseball executive a political conservative who despised communism and labor unions.

But World War II forced many white Americans – especially those who served with black soldiers – to reconsider their views on discrimination. This resulted in anti-discriminatory legislation that

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Communist activists demanding desegregation of baseball march during a New York City May Day parade.

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helped create the framework for the civil rights movement.

In March 1945, New York Governor Thomas Dewey signed the Quinn-Ives Act, which banned discrimination in hiring and established a committee to investigate complaints.

When Rickey read the news, he responded, “They can’t stop me now.”

In response to Quinn-Ives and to mounting pressure from political progressives, New York City Mayor Fiorello La Guardia created the Mayor’s Committee to Integrate Baseball.

La Guardia appointed Rickey to the committee.

In early August, the Committee to End Jim Crow in Baseball announced it would organize a march to support the integration of baseball. Thousands were expected to demonstrate outside the city’s major league ballparks. The march was canceled after La Guardia assured the committee he was committed to resolving the issue before leaving office at the end of the year.

Later that month, Rickey secretly met with Jackie Robinson and signed him to a contract. Rickey did not want to make the news public until he signed a number of other players from the Negro leagues.

In early October, however, La Guardia told Rickey he was going to discuss his committee’s progress in his next radio address.

This forced Rickey’s hand.

Rickey asked the mayor to delay the speech because he had an announcement of his own; Rickey did not want people to think he signed Robinson because of politics.

Rickey never acknowledged the efforts of La Guardia or political progressives – not when he announced the signing of Robinson, nor when Robinson played his first game on April 15, 1947.

Rickey wanted people to think that he – and only he – was responsible for the breaking of baseball’s color barrier, and in the ensuing years he would dictate this version of events to sportswriters and biographers.

To Daily Worker sportswriter Bill Mardo, Rickey was an opportunist who, nevertheless, fully supported desegregation and Robinson once he got behind the issue.

“There was the pre-Robinson Rickey who stayed shamefully silent for much of his baseball life,” Mardo wrote in 1998. And then there was the other Rickey “whose extraordinary business and baseball sense helped him seize the moment, jump aboard the Freedom Train as it was getting ready to pull out of Times Square, catch social protest at its apex, and then do just about everything right once he signed Robinson.”

Chris Lamb is a Professor of Journalism at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, and the author/editor of eight books, including From Jack Johnson to LeBron James: Race, Politics and the Media (University of Nebraska Press, January 2016); Conspiracy of Silence: Sportswriters and the Long Campaign to Desegregate Baseball (2012); and Blackout: The Untold Story of Jackie Robinson’s First Spring Training (2004).

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Tales from the Trough

William Pelletier, pictured with line mates Brandon Mashinter, Kyle Baun and Erik Gustafsson, made the most of his debut this weekend with Rockford. Pelletier recently signed a Professional Try Out (PTO) contract, and scored two goals and two assists during Saturdays game against the Grand Rapids Griffins, leading the ‘Hogs to a 4-1 win.

Photo, Todd Reicher

New faces spark IceHogs to weekend sweep

By Todd Reicher

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Contributor

he Rockford IceHogs got some offensive production from some new faces, giving Rockford wins against the Texas Stars on Friday and the Division-Leading Griffins on Saturday.

Out of 26 shots in the first period, only one made it into the back of the net.

Texas’ Caleb Herbert was hooked on his way into the net which gave the 25-yearold an attempt at a penalty shot, which he converted at 8:17 to give Texas the lead 1-0.

Rockford answered very early in the second period with Brandon Mashinter scoring his 13th goal of the year while Rockford had 15 seconds left on their first power play of the game.

The IceHogs doubled up Texas in shots for the period, 14-7, and both teams would go into the third frame tied 1-1.

Playing in his first professional game, Matheson Iacopelli scored the all-im-

portant second goal at 9:21 of the third period to put Rockford up 2-1. Michael Latta, who provided the primary assist, skated back to the net to retrieve the puck for the 2014 third-round draft pick of the Chicago Blackhawks.

Jake Dowell sealed the victory for Rockford but putting the puck in an empty net with 22 seconds left in the game, giving Rockford a 3-1 win.

Rockford remained home to face the Central Division-leading Grand Rapids Griffins for their annual Jersey Auction game.

Kyle Baun tallied the first goal of the game at 8:31 with an assist by Brandon Mashinter and newcomer William Pelletier.

Just under three minutes after scoring his first professional point, Pelletier scored his first professional goal, assisted

by Erik Gustafsson and Mashinter, just six seconds into Rockford’s first power play, to increase their lead to 2-0.

The game went almost a full 20

minutes until the next goal, when Colin Campbell beat Jeff Glass for his seventh of the season at 9:56 of the second period to cut Rockford’s lead in half at 2-1.

Pelletier answered with his second goal of the game at 14:03, once again assisted by Mashinter, to give Rockford another two-goal lead. Pelletier was open at the top of the slot, where he grabbed the pass, paused for a second, and fired a wrist shot over the glove of Eddie Pasquale.

Just over two minutes later, Luke Johnson scored with a grinding goal in front of the net at 16:23 to give Rockford a commanding 4-1 lead. Two of the newest players, Luc Snuggerud and Pelletier, assisted on the goal. The assist by Pelletier gave him his fourth point of the night with two goals and two assists.

Grand Rapids outshot Rockford in the second and third periods, but a majority of the shots were coming from outside where Rockford’s Jeff Glass was easily able to track them.

For the second game in a row, Rockford held their opponent to one goal as Rockford beat the Griffins in their last meeting of the season 4-1.

Looking forward

Rockford will hit the road for three games in three different states in four days this week with the first game on Thursday in Iowa against the Wild.

The IceHogs drive up to Milwaukee on Saturday for a meeting with the Admirals, then back to Chicago on Sunday for a 4 p.m. game against the Wolves.

Rockford then plays two of their last three games at 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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BLACKHAWKS REPORT

Cup or bust again for Chicago

BY ROBERT ZEGLINSKI

F

CONTRIBUTOR

or a team that’s always supposedly looking ahead, that always has the playo�s primarily on their mind, it’s been an unusual season on Madison Street for the Chicago Blackhawks. Mainly unusual, because they’ve clinched the best regular season record in the Western Conference and a third Central Division crown in eight seasons.

A veteran squad biding it’s time for a crucial coming two-month grind, the 2016-2017 Blackhawks were not.

Instead of “saving” energy for the spring march of the playo�s after meandering through the first half of the season, all of a sudden, the Blackhawks turned on a gear.

A gear, that quite frankly, no one believed they possessed. The salary cap was supposed to strip the Blackhawks after all. It was supposed to leave them a top-heavy team capable of a boom or bust anywhere in the postseason. It was supposed to put Chicago’s Stanley Cup hopes temporarily on hiatus.

The best laid plans of mice, men, and in this case – Hawks - actually, don’t go awry.

A post All-Star break stretch in February where Chicago won 20 of 27 games, obtained at least a point in 22 of those games, and vaulted themselves into home ice throughout the Western Conference playo�s as other contenders like the San Jose Sharks and Minnesota Wild floundered, has the target again on the Blackhawks’ back.

And you know they’re not done. You know deep down, that for a team that’s accomplished everything, this is a hockey team with forever lingering higher aspirations, especially after they’ve hit their stride.

Las Vegas already has the Blackhawks as the reasonable championship favorite based on odds (duh), but they’re not reading their own press clippings, quick hits, tweets, or Instagram posts. They know the playo�s are a di�erent animal.

Head coach Joel Quenneville echoed that same ideal to the Chicago Sun-Times.

“I still think our best hockey’s got to be ahead of us to have all the success we’re looking for,” said Quenneville after the Hawks secured every necessary clincher.

The expectation, as it should almost always be with this core of players, is yet another championship. The expectation is that they take their play up another notch as the hockey becomes do-or-die and more meaningful. Playo� losses to the St. Louis Blues in the first round with a shell of a team are but blips in the past.

Wiped clean from the memory, in fact.

There aren’t any excuses now.

Anything less than finishing the season on a win in June is a failure, regardless of the journey it took to get there, and regardless of the fun that was had beforehand.

With the team the Hawks have on hand and much of the rest of the league in shambles, any result but that, just isn’t acceptable.

Fun fact: Chicago has only lost one series in the Quenneville era where they have home ice, and that one series loss occurred in overtime of a Game 7 to the Los Angeles Kings in objectively, one of the greatest playo� series of all time. And the last time they had home ice in at least the West and won their division, they also obviously, won their second of three Cups in this period in 2013.

Simply put, history is on the Blackhawks’ side to capture their fourth Cup in eight seasons. As is the pressure to live up to that previous billing.

Though, Chicago’s top guys that have been here before - that being Jonathan Toews, Duncan Keith, Patrick Kane, Marian Hossa, Brent Seabrook, Niklas Hjalmarsson and of course, Corey Crawford – know what it takes. And, quite possibly, with this kind of leadership and star power in tow buoyed by newfound depth such as Nick Schmaltz and Ryan Hartman, the Hawks will have nothing to worry about as their fate hangs in the balance in say, another

potential sudden death overtime game this May. Quenneville knows, that in the long run, his juggernaut is in good hands. As long as the cogs of said juggernaut, are running on all cylinders.

“Our top guys, when they’re our best players, we’ll always be in a good place.”

When they’ve been at their best, every obstacle that’s come the Hawks way has eventually eroded. Some of it’s luck, some of it’s legitimately being better than their opponents. The Tampa Bay’s, Boston’s, Philadelphia’s of the world (each of the three previous Final opponents), or, Detroit’s, Nashville’s, Anaheim’s, Vancouver’s can acquiesce to that fact.

They know that even when you have this Hawks’ team lying on the mat, somehow, there’s still a haymaker or two hanging around, unused.

The Blackhawks have this extensive list of teams that were quite good, but just not good enough to get through them. And as the West yet again waters down to it’s competition, the list of the fallen has to grow.

Yet there’s a nagging question to ask: What is the version of this team’s best?

Two years after their third Cup in six seasons, the core of the Hawks’ roster hasn’t changed much. Yet, the surrounding parts have.

As mentioned, Schmaltz and Hartman will have to play huge roles and grow up quickly in the war zone that is the NHL postseason. They’ve been too important in Chicago’s recent hot streak to go downhill in any fashion.

Defenseman Brian Campbell, is a seasoned veteran, and has won a championship with this organization before

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(2010), and he’ll be expected to carry a huge load once again.

Artemi Panarin and Artem Anisimov, easily the two biggest pieces added in the past 22 months, can also not experience any let-downs as they comprise two thirds of the Blackhawks’ second line (with Kane), arguably the best line on the team.

They were the ones who received a taste of postseason action last year, but not without the obvious heartbreak. A natural growth and ascension in performance is expected.

As everyone sits here on the brink of what should be, rather, needs to be an emotional two-month long ride, we won’t gain any obvious answers on new pieces for a little while. And when they do come, it’s emphatically positive.

Who will be the new heroes this year?

Which familiar face will come through in the nick of time? The Blackhawks can only hope they come out with a new cheat sheet here.

But the thing about these Blackhawks is that they don’t hope. They somehow always have the answers to questions such as this. Their confidence and play on the ice does all the talking.

Chicago’s modern organizational slogan is “One Goal” and that’s not just clever marketing. The goal is the Cup in conjunction with the waves of emotion and focus preceding it. Seabrook, among many of the other Hawks, once reiterated this sentiment.

“Few things in life are as powerful as setting a goal. We know what ours is.”

Robert Zeglinski is a sta� writer for SB Nation and managing editor at No Coast Bias.

Follow Robert on Twitter @RobertZeglinski.

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