The Rock River Times | April 12, 2017

April 12, 2017

DONE DEAL After 7 years, City Council finally reaches an agreement on Amerock, plus Rockford takes on big-pharma and Swedes plans $130M expansion.

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In Brief

NWS seeks stories about Belvidere, Oak Lawn tornadoes

Amerock deal reached in council DOWNTOWN Pages 4-5 Vol. 24. No. 26.

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The National Weather Service in Chicago is looking for personal recollections of the 1967 Belvidere tornado.

On April 21, 1967, a devastating F4 tornado hit Belvidere at 3:50 p.m. as kids were leaving the high school. Twenty-four people lost their lives in the town, with 13 dying at the high school.

Two more twisters ripped through the Chicago suburbs of Lake Zurich and Oak Lawn hours later, leaving a further 34 dead in their wake. All told, 45 tornadoes touched down in Missouri, Iowa, Indiana and Illinois.

NWS Chicago is looking for first-person stories and photos from the day. Persons willing to share stories of pictures can email NWS at nws.chicago@noaa.gov for more information.

Sunday was the second anniversary of the F4 tornado that devastated parts of Rochelle and Fairdale in 2015.

April is the month with the highest tornado risk in Illinois, say forecasters.

LOVES PARK — The state of Illinois says it plans to dredge Olson Lake in Rock Cut State Park so that it can be reopened as a swimming lake and beach.

The Register Star reports that the Illinois Department of Natural Resources announced the plans for the lake in Winnebago County lake weeks after the same agency announced that it would close the lake this year because of warming water temperatures and siltation.

According to the paper, last month’s announcement caught state Rep. John Cabello of Machesney Park by surprise. Cabello said he would work to get the lake fixed and reopened — leading to the recent IDNR news release about the plans to dredge and reopen the lake.

It is not clear when the dredging will begin.

Free oak trees available next week for residents along river

Rauner on the 2018 campaign trail STATE Page 6

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For the seventh year in a row, the Rock River Trail Initiative (RRTI) will distribute 5,000 trees along the Rock River corridor April 18-21. Chad Pregracke, president of Living Lands and Waters’ One Million Trees program, has graciously donated these 65,000 trees to the Rock River Trail Initiative and our river over the last seven years.

The late Frank Schier, Founder of the RRTI, was a big proponent of the tree planting program and was personally involved in the distribution of the trees in past years.

“Planting native oak trees helps to provide oxygen production, carbon sequestration, energy savings from shade, plus shore stabilization, filtration and habitat. All these will help to improve this beautiful watershed,” stated Greg Farnham, RRTI Coordinator.

Trees will be distributed in Rock Island, Henry, Whiteside, Lee, Ogle and Winnebago counties in Illinois, and Rock, Dane and Jefferson counties in Wisconsin. Each county will have its own distribution method.

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DONE DEAL

7 years later, city council approves an Amerock hotel plan

By Jim Hagerty Contributor

CITY HALL – Whether Rockford will get 160-room sky-rise hotel downtown is in the hands of the developer – again.

To thundering applause Monday, aldermen voted 7-6 to give Wisconsin-based Gorman & Company the green light to redevelop the Ziock/Amerock building at 416 S. Main St. The agreement with Gorman is the third in as many years to turn the former factory into an Embassy Suites and conference center.

Unlike the first iteration of the deal, which passed almost three years ago to the day, the project now comes with a $77 million price tag. That includes the $64 million Gorman will spend to build the hotel. The City of Rockford will use $12.5 million to construct the conference center, in addition to the more than $5 million already spent on nearby infrastructure improvements.

The city’s investment will come from the redevelopment fund, the 1-percent tax adopted in 1978 on hotel, restaurant, and liquor sales. The toll has been renewed through 2028.

A combination of tax credits, construction loans and funds raised through the federal EB-5 visa program will comprise Gorman’s capital outlay, a stack that has undergone slight changes since 2014.

Certain tax credits were not captured under the first deal because of delays, while the $46 million in EB-5 he pushed for was capped at $30 million.

And he’s nearly there. Gorman said he’s raised nearly $20 million in EB-5 cash, some of which came in a late push as the April 28 sunset date looms.

“We have that right now in a bank account,” Gorman said. “The fact that the program ends has created momentum for investors in China, Taiwan and Vietnam.

They understand the deadline, so we’ve gotten a rush of money coming in. (The sunset date) has actually worked out pretty well for us.”

Revised plans

Under the first plan, the then $67 million proposal included a parking deck and multi-modal transportation hub for city buses and a station for an Amtrak line promised by former Gov. Pat Quinn. The new plan includes no train station, but two parking lots. One lot will be at the site of the former Tapco building, the other in place of Warshawsky Muffler.

Fifth Ward Alderman Venita Hervey said there is still a need to eye a train station and parking deck, something city leaders previously vowed to build even after Gov. Bruce Rauner halted Amtrak’s path to Rockford.

To scrap those plans to take on the conference center, she said, could come with future consequences.

“What bothers me is that everyone is saying, ‘We’ve reduced our risk,’” Hervey said. “We took away the parking deck because first we said the train is not coming. My understanding is that the train is not off the horizon. It’s certainly delayed, like everything else in Illinois. But no one has said the train project is totally dead.

It’s not dead.”

Rauner has repeatedly avoided comment on the fate of the Amtrak project and other IDOT-funded projects he put on hold in February 2015.

“So,” Hervey continued, “not only are we not reducing our risk, we actually have a bigger risk sitting out there, because if we wanted the train, and it gets back on track, we are going to have to build a station and come up with parking for the train. I would not have an objection to that. I do have an objection to it when we are giving up every other development dollar that we have. I am concerned about what we are doing to our city’s fiscal position. I am for a hotel, but I have concerns about how we got here with this deal. I think it gives too much.”

Hervey was echoing 4th Ward Alderman Kevin Frost, who called the agreement the worst he’s ever seen in terms how it was negotiated.

“In this deal, we had no involvement as aldermen,” Frost said. “We’ve never seen a hard bid for what this thing is going to cost to build. But, if the cost to build goes from $68 million to $48 million, guess what? We don’t save a dime. Our costs for these amendments are fixed. Who benefits from that? Gorman and Company benefits from that.”

Frost said between the cost of the conference center and infrastructure improvements, the city is giving Gorman more than it has ever given local downtown developers.

“Take the 5.2 (million), plus the 12.5 (million). That’s $17.7 million that we are not going to give like we’ve given to Justin Fern – Urban Equity Properties – in the form of TIFs or other enticements,” Frost said.

“This is cash. We are giving $17.7 million plus the TIF, plus the rebates, plus River Edge (tax credits), plus New Market credits. Who gets this? It’s never happened in Rockford that I know of. And why don’t we get a break if construction costs come in lower?”

Gorman said he attempted to sit down with Frost about the amendments but those attempts were largely unsuccessful. Sources told the Times that despite Frost’s claims of little contact from the Milwaukee-based developer, the alderman and Gorman had talked multiple times over the past few weeks as the package

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A fair deal

Gorman said the deal is fair to both parties, noting his investment of $64 million will bring a flagship attraction to the center of the city and systemic flow of economic development.

“This project will get done, and it will be a catalytic impact on downtown,” Gorman said. “What I know is going to occur, is that people are going to become more confident in investing in Rockford.

“We are involved in projects in five states and 27 communities, and we’ve seen this catalytic effect when we go into a community where there’s not a lot of investment and do a major investment along with the city, it creates momentum. You will see a very different downtown Rockford.”

The project will employ some 370 people during the two-year construction phase slated to begin this summer. Approximately 120 staff positions are expected to be filled when the hotel opens.

“We (will be) putting people to work right now,” Second Ward Alderman Jamie Getchius said. “We have a workforce we need to fill.”

The project has drawn other skeptics in the last three years. Some have voiced concerns that a public investment would place the city in direct competition with the established hotel stock on the east side.

Regardless, officials say data proves that a downtown hotel and convention center will reach beyond the banks of the Rock River.

“Our growth is faster than all other major counties and regions in Illinois except for Cook County,” Rockford Area Convention & Visitor’s Bureau CEO John Groh said at Monday night’s meeting. “Our growth has been exceeding others at a 38 percent clip since 2009. We are also capturing market share – up 5 1/2 percent in the last six years.

“However, hotels are also doing well in our community. The total number of rooms has increased by 28 percent since 2009.

The average daily rate is up 25 percent,

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and the overall occupancy rate for our region’s full- and select-service hotels is up from 57 percent to 68 percent over the last six years.”

Gorman initially requested he keep all funds from the 5 percent hotel tax generated by the new site. He later agreed to take 80 percent of those funds and divert the remaining 20 percent to the city for the RACVB, BMO Harris Bank Center and Coronado Performing Arts Center.

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Tough decision

No council member who voted yes did so without trepidation. However, they said the risk was outweighed by future rewards.

“I am not going to say that the agreement is perfect,” Third Ward Alderman and mayor-elect Tom McNamara said. “But if you look at any agreement I have voted for as a member of council, I couldn’t find one that’s perfect.

“But this is ahead of us, and I look at this as not just a way to improve downtown, but to improve Rockford. This is one more piece to continue moving forward.”

McNamara, who takes office as mayor May 1, said projects like those at the airport, downtown pedestrian bridge and UW Health Sports Factory, will only be leveraged by a redeveloped Amerock building.

Voting “yes” were McNamara, Getchius, Ann Thompson-Kelly (Ward 7), Jeanne Oddo (8), Karen Elyea (11), Linda McNeely (13), and 12th Ward Alderman John Beck.

“No” votes were cast by Frost, Pam Connell (6), Venita Hervey (5), Frank Beach (10), Teena Newburg (9) and Joe Chiarelli (14).

Tim Durkee (1) was absent. In the event of a tie, Mayor Larry Morrissey was expected to cast the deciding “yes” vote.

The 13-story Amerock building was Rockford’s first skyscraper, constructed in three phases between 1912 and 1950 by the family of William H. Ziock and the Amerock Corporation. During the height of the city’s manufacturing boom, it housed both Ziock’s textile company and the Amerock hardware operation. Amerock was the building’s last tenant.

his is ahead of us, and I look at this as not just a way to improve downtown, but to improve Rockford. This is one more piece to continue moving forward.”

–3rd Ward Alderman and mayor-elect Tom McNamara

Mayor Larry Morrissey announces the City of Rockford’s lawsuit against Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals for price gouging, last week at downtown’s Federal Courthouse. Photo, Jim Hagerty

City launches landmark lawsuit

By Jim Hagerty Contributor

FEDER A L COU RTHOUSE – T he City of Rockford last Thursday filed a federal lawsuit accusing Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals of price gouging for a drug that treats seizure symptoms in babies.

The city is seeking around $5 million in damages associated with the drug, called Achthar, that was administered to two children covered by the city’s health plan.

“The City of Rockford has paid an extraordinary price,” Mayor Larry Morrissey said. “We believe our health fund, as well as those in places like Winnebago County, Rockford Public Schools, similarly situated governments – even private sector employers not only in our community but throughout the country will benefit from this class-action lawsuit.”

Morrissey said Achthar cost $40 per vial when he first took office. It is now $35,000, and the only FDA-approved medication that treats epileptic-like seizures and spasms in children younger than 2.

The cost to treat the two Rockford children totaled $489,058. The city is also seeking punitive damages and interest.

Like the county and school district, Rockford is a self-insured public entity, meaning it sets aside funds for health care costs and other losses as opposed to paying hefty insurance premiums.

There are 3,300 people covered under the city’s health plan.

“To our knowledge (the lawsuit) is the first of its kind that has been filed nationally,” the mayor said. “We expect this to get a lot of attention because there is a lot of claimants that will be similarly situated across the nation.”

Mayor-elect Tom McNamara, who takes office May 1, said his administration will see the lawsuit through.

“I am firmly in support of Mayor Morrissey and the entire City Council, as we stand united on this egregious attack on children across America,” McNamara said. “This is an attack on the city of Rockford taxpayers, children and our employees. This fight will certainly continue.”

Rockford is being assisted by the law firm of Meyers & Flowers of St. Charles, and a firm from Philadelphia.

“When you have a drug company overcharging and gouging for the price of a specific drug without any changes in technology, you see the whole pharmaceutical industry taking advantage of folks,” Fourth Ward Alderman Kevin Frost said.

This is not the first time Mallinckrodt has had to defend similar allegations.

The United Kingdom-based company was ordered to pay $100 million in January to settle a Federal Trade Commission complaint that in 2014 it violated antitrust laws by purchasing rights to a drug similar to Achthar in order to corner the market. Four states shared $10 million in the settlement; Mallinckrodt paid $2 million in legal fees and court costs.

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Governor spends two days on the campaign trail

BY SARA BURNETT ASSOCIATED PRESS

CHICAGO — Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner launched a two-day tour paid for by his campaign fund on Tuesday, insisting the statewide fly around “has nothing to do with the election” even as Democrats line up to unseat him in 2018 and his approval ratings sag.

The first-term governor started the day touring a suburban Chicago factory, where he told employees “we’re working for you every day to try to help you have a better life.” He then flew to Rockford and several other stops before an evening rally in Springfield. He also has five scheduled events Wednesday in southern Illinois, Quincy and Champaign.

The tour comes as Rauner’s Democratic rivals have already been stumping across Illinois, blasting him as a failure and as more interested in politicking than governing. Among the candidates are billionaire J.B. Pritzker, businessman Chris Kennedy, state Sen. Daniel Biss and Chicago Alderman Ameya Pawar.

Rauner, who put $50 million into his campaign fund in December, said Tuesday he wanted media to cover the events as “communication with the people of Illinois.” He also refused to say he’s seeking another term, adding “That will be discussed later on.”

Rauner and his political team acknowledged, however, that the tour was being paid for out of his campaign fund, Citizens for Rauner. But they described it as a “political event” like others he’s held throughout his term and not a “campaign event.”

The schedule was announced from a Citizens for Rauner-a�liated email account. And moments after the first event

Gov. Rauner’s job approval rating Approve Disapprove Neither Other/Don’t know

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Paul Simon Public Policy Institute at Southern Illinois University poll, March 4-11.

Gov. Bruce Rauner speaks to supporters at the Machine Shed Tuesday as part of his 2018 re-election campaign. Rauner embarked on a two-day campaign tour of the state this week. started, supporters received a fundraising email from “Team Rauner Volunteer HQ” — another account a�liated with Citizens for Rauner — asking them to donate money “to directly help our grassroots team as we prep for this trip.”

Several of his potential Democratic rivals said Tuesday the two-day trip was the latest example of Rauner’s misguided priorities. They argue that his focus on keeping or gaining power has prevented lawmakers from reaching a deal on a state budget for nearly two years, leading to serious cuts to higher education, social services and other programs.

“Bruce Rauner is once again choosing to put politics over doing his job as Governor,” Pritzker said in email.

Pawar noted the events were occurring the same day he joined protesters at

Northeastern Illinois University to rally against billions of dollars in cuts to colleges and to tuition grants for students.

“It’s past time for Gov. Rauner to put politics aside and govern,” he said. “Our state can’t a�ord to wait any longer.”

Rauner said the roadblock to changes he’s seeking, such as term limits for lawmakers and a property tax freeze, has been House Speaker Michael Madigan and other Democrats. During Tuesday’s stops and in television ads that an arm of the Republican Governors Association began airing last month, he’s criticized Democrats who control the General Assembly for trying to “duct tape over” Illinois’ problems and said he’s the person trying to truly fix Illinois.

A poll released last month showed the majority of residents disapprove of the job both Rauner and Madigan are doing.

Rauner’s disapproval rating almost doubled since just after he took o�ce, according to the poll by the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute at Southern Illinois University. The poll, conducted March 4 to March 11, showed 36 percent somewhat or strongly approved of Rauner’s performance, while 58 percent strongly or somewhat disapproved.

The poll had a margin of error of plus or minus 3.1 percentage points.

Other candidates who say they’ll also seek the Democratic nomination in the March 20, 2018, primary are Regional Schools Superintendent Bob Daiber and small business owner Alex Paterakis. State Rep. Scott Drury said Monday he’s creating a campaign committee to explore a bid.

The election for Illinois governor is Nov. 6, 2018.

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Equip for Equality and the American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois said in a statement that the state’s decision to freeze the pay of providers for nearly a decade has forced homes and facilities to dramatically reduce the size of their staffs, which has left them unable to do little more than keep residents safe. They say an independent monitor consent decree has found the state has not complied with the 2011 decree for the last two years and are seeking to force the state to do so.

“People — who are supposed to be integrated into the community — are instead isolated and segregated,” according to the statement, adding that staffing levels made regular trips out of their facilities impossible. “Instead of living full integrated lives, many of these class members are suffering enormous hardships, including social isolation...and in many instances, anxiety and depression.”

But in an email to The Associated Press, Meredith Krantz of the state’s Department of Human Services said the state disagrees with the monitor’s findings, saying that Illinois has and “will continue to follow every court order” regarding the care of those with disabilities. Further, she said the state has “submitted all payments in question and look to the (state) comptroller’s office to ensure they’re processed.”

“The (Bruce) Rauner administration remains committed to moving individuals with developmental disabilities, mental illness, or physical disabilities out of institutional care and into community settings while ensuring those individuals receive the best care possible,” she wrote.

Illinois has operated without a budget for two years as Rauner, a Republican, and the Democrat-controlled Legislature remain at odds. However, most of Illinois’ spending is on autopilot, including consent decrees.

Charges dropped against 1 of 2 men accused in teen’s death

WAUKEGAN — Obstruction of justice charges have been dropped against a former worker at a northern Illinois youth home who was implicated in the death of a 16-year-old resident.

Shaquan Allen was living at the Allendale Association in Lake Villa in March 2016 when Justin Serak and James Davis struggled with the boy while responding to a “behavioral issue.”

Davis allegedly put Allen in a chokehold and the boy was later pronounced dead at a hospital. Police say the employees tried to pass the incident off as an accident by saying the boy slipped and struck his head.

Lake County prosecutors on Tuesday dropped the charges against the 28-yearold Serak, who will testify against Davis.

The 38-year-old Davis of Round Lake remains jailed awaiting trial on involuntary manslaughter and obstruction of justice charges.

State urges motorcyclists to take steps to improve safety

Officials are urging motorcyclists to brush up on their skills and use proper equipment as they take to the roadways.

TheIllinoisDepartmentofTransportation and Illinois State Police say more motorcycles will be on the road as the weather improves. They’re launching a joint safety campaign aimed at reducing accidents and deaths.

Illinois Transportation Secretary Randy Blankenhorn says though motorcycles are only on the roads for part of each year, they account for nearly 14 percent of all traffic fatalities.

He says riders should do pre-ride safety inspections and wear high-visibility clothing and a U.S. Department of Transportation-approved helmet.

Illinois also offers a free Cycle Rider Safety Training Program to licensed residents. The program is paid for through a portion of motorcyclists’ license and registration fees.

Plans in place to spruce up Old State Capitol

The Old State Capitol plaza in Springfield may be getting a bit of a face lift.

The (Springfield) State Journal-Register reports that there are plans in the works to revitalize the publicly-owned plaza with things like a new walking path, flowerbeds and sitting areas. Downtown Springfield Inc. is also proposing adding things like chessboards and pingpong tables.

The effort that includes landscaping on the Old State Capitol grounds that is already underway is part of a push by government officials and downtown advocates to get more people to spend time downtown as well as get ready for the state’s bicentennial celebration next year.

A group called Downtown Springfield Inc. hopes that donations and a grant it is applying for will pay for the $30,000 project.

We have news from around the state and the region every day, from top sources like the Associated Press, Reuters, ProPublica, Illinois News Network and more, all on RockRiverTimes.com.

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Contract with the Community

6. Safer streets

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. 6, “Safer streets.”

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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s Tom McNamara cruised to victory last week in the mayoral race, shots were fired in the Rolling Green neighborhood. A 23-year-old woman was shot in the arm.

Public safety was a central theme through election day in Rockford. And the newly elected mayor and aldermen were quick to promise safer streets the following morning.

Can they deliver? What works? Some people believe more police are needed. Others think more programs and jobs mean less crime. The Brennan Center for Justice’s study, “What Caused The Crime Decline” offers insight.

Let’s begin with what does not work.

The report cites a lack of evidence for increased incarceration as a crime deterrent. “Crime’s responsiveness to incarceration has decreased dramatically over time.” It cites overuse, a criminogenic effect on low level offenders (imprisoned low level offenders graduating to higher level offenses upon release), deteriorating conditions, and lack of effect as reasons why incarceration does not reduce crime rate.

There are those who believe – rightly or wrongly – that the prison system is no longer effective because lawsuits brought by inmates led to cable television and other amenities being provided to inmates. The report did not address changes in the prison system, whether bureaucratic or court ordered, as factors in the effectiveness of incarceration.

Winnebago County once had a robust data-proven center called the Resource Intervention Center (RIC).

The RIC was utilized as an alternative to incarceration for nonviolent offenders at a higher risk to reoffend with the hope that utilizing RIC resources would eliminate or mitigate the criminogenic effect of incarceration.

Dr. Penny Bilman studied the RIC program through 2014. She notes two keys to the RIC’s success. The first was separating those at a high risk to reoffend from violent offenders. Exposing an individual with a high risk to reoffend to a violent offender is like exposing a person with a compromised immune system to pneumonia.

They’re more likely to have a worse case of pneumonia than the average person.

The second key to the RIC’s success was a comprehensive program. If the program could not determine “why the person is doing what they’re doing,” then it could not address those motivations and move forward.

The RIC programs were effective, to the point of saving taxpayer dollars. The budget deficit and shifting priorities moved tax dollars from those programs in 2014 over the objections of Joe Hoffman and then county board member John Guevara.

There is currently no measurement of the few remaining RIC programs. County Board Public Safety Committee Chairman Dave Fiduccia could not be reached for comment.

Dr. Bilman also cited the Swift, Certain, and Fair Justice initiatives as a separate alternative for violent offenders.

The report did cite a few factors which have some effect on reducing crime rate. Unemployment and inflation were shown to have the least effect. Consumer confidence and increased alcohol consumption ranked slightly higher.

Income and police force size were among the highest in this group. When both were higher, crime rates dropped.

When they were flat, crime rates were flat. When they fell, crime rates rose.

The research on income’s effect on crime rate will be interesting over the next decade. Researchers should compare the effect on crime rates in states that are increasing the minimum wage against those who do not.

Further studies point to living conditions as a catalyst for crime. While often an indicator of income, the presence of lead throughout a neighborhood has shown to be a precursor to higher crime rates.

A paper by former HUD and DOJ official Rick Nevin in 2000 pointed to a specific lag time of 23 years from the peak of leaded gasoline exhaust in the air during the 1970s to the peak of violent crime, teen pregnancy, and other social indicators in the early-to-mid-1990s. While crime has dropped nationwide in the past quarter-century, the metropolitan areas facing the worst crime issues today are those most likely to have lead still present in the paint and piping of their homes.

What has reduced the crime rate the most? Bilman’s report found that police departments utilizing Compstat reporting saw the sharpest reductions in crime rate.

Compstat stands for computer statistics. It’s a way to map offenses by location. The cities that use Compstat the best, drilling offenses down by location, time, and the officer on duty in that precinct, saw the largest reductions in crime rate.

Winnebago County Sheriff Gary Caruana agrees that safer streets are not only a personnel issue. He says that the officials responsible for public safety need more “tools in the toolbox” and that includes patrol officers and Compstat style programs like ShotSpotter and camera access throughout Rockford.

He is convinced he will need more officers on patrol to get it done. “We can’t run it on overtime continuously.

We’ll burn out individuals.”

Rockford Police Chief Dan O’Shea has echoed similar sentiments, calling for increased coverage of cameras and gunshot detection devices in the city. He has continued to push forward with a program to have more officers live in the neighborhoods they police, an initiative that saw positive results in his former jurisdiction of Elgin.

But O’Shea also stresses repeatedly the need for community buy-in. Rockford’s top cop has called on neighbors, parents, teachers and family members to intervene and notify officers if they know a crime has been committed.

“Addressing crime in our city is a shared responsibility,” the chief told The Times in January. “We need and are asking the public for their assistance. We simply cannot successfully prosecute cases without information that leads to arrests.”

Utilizing the right tools, with the right number of officers – while including comprehensive and separate programs for nonviolent offenders with a high risk to reoffend and violent offenders through following in the Swift Certain Justice mold – will make sure we have safer streets in the future.

“This didn’t happen overnight,” O’Shea said of the city’s crime problems. “And there isn’t a snap-your-fingers solution to crime; there never is anywhere.”

He’s right. Which is why public officials should commit to data proven solutions. That’s their part.

And the community should focus on mitigating risk factors for crime like teenage pregnancy, literacy, and drug use. We need more Big Brothers and Sisters, more mentors, closer neighbors, and more friends.

That’s our part.

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Big plans for Swedes Hospital announces $130 million expansion project for main campus ROCKFORD – SwedishAmerican Hospital on Tuesday announced a multi-million-dollar plan to expand its Rockford campus.

The division of UW Health will build a four-story, state-of-the art women’s and children’s tower, and make renovations to its emergency department, surgical area and catheterization labs.

Improvements in the behavioral and mental health unit is slated to increase bed capacity by 30 percent.

The $130 million expansion marks the second major project announced this week. It comes a day after the Rockford City Council approved a $77 million deal to redevelop the downtown Amerock building into a 13-story Embassy Suites.

W hen con st r uc t ion is f i n ishe d, SwedishAmerican will have invested more than $630 million since 2001 into its sprawling campus at 1401 E. State St. “Services in the new tower will focus on modernized care for babies and their mothers and will allow the more than 2,500 children born here every year to receive an even higher level of care,” Dr. Bill Gorski, president and CEO of SwedishAmerican, said in a statement. “In-house specialist physicians from our University of Wisconsin’s American Family Children’s Hospital will serve on-site, providing optimal care for babies along with healing comfort and convenience for mothers and families.”

The tower will include a 10-bed Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). It will be staffed 24-hours-a-day by physicians from SwedishAmerica, University of Wisconsin’s American Family Children’s Hospital and teams of neonatal nurse practitioners, RNs, pharmacists, and other specialists.

As a Level III NICU, SwedishAmerican will provide the highest category of care in Illinois to babies and mothers.

“We see more and more babies regularly experiencing a wide variety of complications requiring specialized care so the addition of a Level III NICU along with new specialist physicians will be a major asset for our patients,” added Dr. William K. Cunningham, SwedishAmerican OB/GYN department chairman.

Like the hotel, the project will create approximately 600 construction jobs and dozens of permanent healthcare positions inside SwedishAmerican.

Construction is pending approval by the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board. Crews are expected to break ground in two to four months.

–Staff report

SwedishAmerican announced Tuesday a $130 million expansion of its downtown campus, adding a new four-story women’s and children’s tower and renovating the hospital’s existing structures. UW Health, the hospital’s parent company, said the project will expand the number of beds in its behavioral and mental health facilities by 30 percent. Renderings provided by SwedishAmerican

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Nation & World. Business

McDonald’s wants your information

By Samantha Bomkamp Tribune News Services

CHICAGO — You know a lot about McDonald’s, but McDonald’s doesn’t know much about you.

At least not yet.

By year’s end, the world’s largest burger chain will roll out nationwide a mobile ordering system that will collect a wealth of data about the habits of customers — everything from what kind of burgers they prefer to how often they swing through the drive-thru.

McDonald’s plans to use the information to customize the way it interacts with diners. Imagine, for example, having the McDonald’s app on your phone suggest a milkshake to go with your twice-weekly Quarter Pounder order.

Despite a management shake-up at McDonald’s last week that saw the departures of the heads of marketing, menu strategy and digital, analysts expect the chain’s innovation plans to continue moving forward.

The ability to collect data on customers is important to McDonald’s, which is trying to reverse a yearslong decline in customer traffic. The move also places the fast-food giant, which lagged behind in the race to introduce new technology like mobile ordering and payment, as a leader among chain restaurant companies in translating customer data into customized service.

Through loyalty programs and apps, companies have for years been gathering information on customers to increase visits and sales. But the chance to collect data and use it in a way to make a customer’s experience better and faster is still a relatively new frontier, said David Pierpont, an executive vice president at marketing firm Ansira.

“Consumers are willing to share data if the benefits are right,” he said. “I think you’re going to see more and more.

Everyone’s trying to figure out how can they leverage it.”

Millennials and the younger Gen Z set tend to be more open to their data being shared, but Pierpont believes acceptance of data-sharing — with all its dangers and benefits — is more widespread than many people admit.

“They say they don’t want to give everything away, but they’re on Facebook, they’re on Google,” he said, noting that about 90 percent of Facebook’s users keep location services on, allowing Facebook ads to target consumers based on their location.

McDonald’s has had a smartphone app for several years, but it’s primarily been focused on delivering coupons and store location maps. The ability to order food and pay through the app, which is expected at all U.S. restaurants by the last three months of the year, is already in place — and spurring sales — in some of the chain’s

international markets.

In Japan, McDonald’s has found that customers using the app spend 35 percent more, on average. The app makes it easy to place orders, so customers return more often, McDonald’s Global Chief Marketing Officer Silvia Lagnado said. And when customers do take the app’s suggestions to add a milkshake or some McNuggets on top of a value meal, those orders are stored and often repeated as-is, leading to higher spending.

In France, where order-and-pay is already up and running, McDonald’s is collecting “behavioral insight” from customers and using that information to personalize the promotions they receive.

“The same technology advancements that are so dramatically changing the way that we live are also transforming the way we market today,” Lagnado said at a recent investor presentation. “We’re increasingly able to measure things that we would have not dreamt of measuring just a few short years ago.”

McDonald’s also is participating in a number of pilot programs to test technology and its effectiveness in getting more customers in the door.

The company recently completed a pilot in Singapore where it placed Google ads in areas where its restaurants had slower customer traffic at that very moment and so were able to handle more delivery orders.

The company is partnering with Facebook to measure the effectiveness of its advertising on the social media site. Using Facebook location-tracking information, the chain can see the time between when customers see an ad on Facebook and when they walk into a McDonald’s restaurant.

McDonald’s says it has similar pilot programs running on other social media platforms.

The new initiatives come at a time when the company is trying to improve customer traffic in the U.S., which has been in decline for years.

In a sign of just how much change is taking place at the burger giant, the company last week announced the departures of three key executives: Deborah Wahl, chief marketing officer; Lance Richards, vice president of menu strategy; and Julia Vander Ploeg, vice president of digital.

The three are the first division leaders to depart since the hiring of a new U.S. president at the beginning of the year, former Kraft executive Chris Kempczinski.

Their replacements — veterans of PepsiCo, Starbucks and Bank of America — start this month.

Darren Tristano, president of food research firm Technomic, said the personnel shifts are unlikely to slow the chain’s plans.

“I think McDonald’s is recognizing that they need to continue to bring in the right

people and move faster than they did in the past,” Tristano said. “It’s going to be about egos and experience and direction — and you’re either onboard or you’re not.”

Still, he said the new leaders need to be open and aggressive to push the burger chain to continue to evolve away from its stodgy roots.

“I’m not saying they should operate like a dot-com, but they just dumped a lot of years of experience,” Tristano said. “They need people who are going to break the paradigm and speak to the younger generation.”

The use of this technology will tell McDonald’s where its advertising dollars work, and where they could be better spent.

And a new stand-alone advertising agency has been created to help put it all together.

We Are Unlimited, a 4-month-old agency borne out of ad powerhouse Omnicom, the winner of a monthslong battle with Publicis Groupe for all of McDonald’s massive advertising business, handles all of McDonald’s national advertising, from TV and radio ads to digital spots and social media efforts. Led by CEO Brian Nienhaus, the firm will be on the front lines of taking data gleaned from different initiatives and using it to find ways to better convince

customers to visit McDonald’s.

“We worry about the customer, and about our client. And that’s really all we’re about: selling more burgers, building the brand and doing it in very tight alignment with McDonald’s,” Nienhaus said.

That includes everything from real-time ads to respond to trending news on social media to planning the 12-week run-up for Super Bowl ads.

“When you get to a perfect world, the experience that we promise in a TV ad that they might see on ‘Scandal’ last night will be delivered in the mobile app, will show up in the restaurant, and will guide (customers) through a kiosk ordering process,” Nienhaus said. “And we might be able to say, ‘Yep, we brought you in for a Big Mac, but wouldn’t it be great to have a McFlurry as well?’ That’s all part of what we’re about.”

Nienhaus said the agency is focused on improving the experience of a McDonald’s customer.

“What does the modern customer want?

They want to use technology to enable their convenience. They want to be able to pay with it. All those things that are going on, I think we’re just tapping into them.”

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Stepfather of suspect in manhunt: Surrender

By Ivan Moreno Associated Press

JANESVILLE, Wisc. — The estranged stepfather of a Wisconsin man suspected of stealing guns and threatening attacks in an anti-government manifesto sent to the White House on Tuesday urged the fugitive to surrender.

Don McLean said his stepson, Joseph Jakubowski, has never had a good relationship with police and that he and his wife are concerned for his safety.

“We just want him to give up. There’s no good ending to this except him giving up,” McLean, 54, told The Associated Press during an interview Tuesday in which he repeatedly pleaded for his stepson to surrender.

More than 150 state and federal law enforcement officers have been searching for the 32-year-old Jakubowski since April 4, when they believe he took 18 firearms from a gun store in Janesville in southwestern Wisconsin. Law enforcement found Jakubowski’s burnt vehicle nearby and have investigated more than 400 leads in his pursuit.

An image of Jakubowski taken from a surveillance video at a gas station the day he disappeared adorns billboards on Wisconsin’s interstates and on the road into Janesville, a rural city of about 64,000 where houses stand next to plots of farmland about 70 miles (110 kilometers) southwest of Milwaukee. The FBI released a doctored photo of Jakubowski with his

This combo made Tuesday from images provided by the FBI shows Joseph Jakubowski’s mug shot at left and an altered image the FBI made to show Jakubowski with his head and facial hair shaved off. Authorities released the modified mug shot of Jakubowski, because the FBI believes he may have altered his appearance. head and facial head shaved off on Tuesday, saying investigators believe he may have altered his appearance.

The FBI also announced it was increasing the reward for information on Jakubowski’s whereabouts from $10,000 to $20,000.

Rock County Sheriff Robert Spoden has said Jakubowski threatened to attack schools and public officials in the 161-page manifesto that he mailed to President Donald Trump. Jakubowski spoke of a “revolution” in a video that shows him dropping a package addressed to Trump in a mailbox.

The White House has not commented on Jakubowski’s manifesto.

McLean said his stepson has a history of

clashing with police and he’s worried about what will happen if there’s a confrontation.

“What I know is every time he has a confrontation with the police, it almost always goes violent. He’s always been anti-police,” McLean said.

Janesville Police Chief David Moore said Jakubowski has had several run-ins with police, mostly for traffic violations, and that he once tried to disarm an officer in 2008 during a traffic stop. The officer said he repeatedly punched Jakubowski during the altercation, according to the police report. While on the ground, Jakubowski appeared to urge another arriving officer to shoot him, saying “Just (expletive) do it.”

Authorities are urging the public to call with information on his whereabouts but are warning people not to approach him.

The sheriff’s office has said Jakubowski also has a bulletproof vest and a helmet.

On Monday, the sheriff’s office released photos of tattoos Jakubowski has on his right arm. On his right hand one says “True.” He has “BOS” on the upper part of his arm, among others.

The manhunt for Jakubowski is a topic of conversation around the city that House Speaker Paul Ryan calls home. But for many it has not changed their routines.

Teenagers from Craig High School fished in the Rock River along Main Street while on spring break and businesses had their doors open.

“I think we’re probably the safest city in

the nation. There’s so many officers and cars,” said Joni Bozart, who has an antiques shop on Main Street. “I’ll be grateful if I don’t get a speeding ticket because they’re at every corner.”

McLean said he has not talked to his stepson since he kicked him out of their house two years ago because of “differences of opinion.” McLean said Jakubowski once worked as a roofer, but he didn’t know where he was living or whether he had been recently employed.

Jakubowski was living with his sister on the second floor of a two-story apartment house, according to the neighbor who lived downstairs. She declined to give her name for safety reasons. A woman who lived in the adjacent house said she felt sorry for Jakubowski because he recently hurt his back and was unable to work. She also declined to give her name.

McLean said he became Jakubowski’s stepfather when he was around a year old.

“He was a good kid. I mean, he was all right. Then as he grew up, adolescence took over. Not listening. You get to an age where you know more than your parents.

Just that, standard stuff,” he said.

McLean said he knows Jakubowski is mad at him, but he wanted him to know his parents don’t want to see him get hurt or for him to hurt anyone else.

“His mother wants him, would rather have him alive. I want him alive,” he said.

“Whatever he’s doing, I can’t see it ending well unless he surrenders.”

Small-town Iowa newspaper claims Pulitzer prize

By David Pitt

Associated Press

DES MOINES, Iowa — The owner of a small-town Iowa newspaper who took on powerful agricultural groups for allowing nitrogen runoff to pollute lakes and streams and wrote that the state “has the dirtiest surface water in America,” has won the Pulitzer Prize for editorial writing.

Art Cullen, who owns the Storm Lake Times with his brother John, acknowledged it wasn’t easy taking on agriculture in a state that is the nation’s top producer of corn and No. 2 in soybeans and where farm fields stretch for hundreds of miles in every direction. The Cullens lost a few friends and a few advertisers, but never doubted they were doing the right thing.

“We’re here to challenge people’s assumptions and I think that’s what every good newspaper should do,” he said Monday.

Cullen’s writing was lauded by the Pulitzer committee for “editorials fueled by tenacious reporting, impressive expertise and engaging writing that successfully

challenged powerful corporate agricultural interests in Iowa.”

Northwest Iowa’s Buena Vista County, where the 3,000-circulation, twice-weekly newspaper is based, was one of three counties sued by Des Moines Water Works for allowing too much nitrogen to be released through farm drainage systems into Iowa rivers from which the utility draws its drinking water. The counties fought the federal lawsuit using money provided by undisclosed sources.

The newspaper worked with the Iowa Freedom of Information Council to force the release of documents showing funding came from the Farm Bureau and other agricultural groups.

“Anyone with eyes and a nose knows in his gut that Iowa has the dirtiest surface water in America,” Cullen wrote in a March 2016 editorial. “It is choking the waterworks and the Gulf of Mexico. It is causing oxygen deprivation in Northwest Iowa glacial lakes. It has caused us to spend millions upon millions trying to clean up

The Storm Lake Times’ Art Cullen, center, editor and co-owner of the small-town newspaper, poses for a photo with his son, Tom, left, and brother, John, outside the paper in Storm Lake, Iowa, after Art won the Pulitzer Prize for editorial writing. Photo, Storm Lake Times Storm Lake, the victim of more than a century of explosive soil erosion.”

Cullen, 59, says he feels vindicated that the information was released.

A judge dismissed the water utility’s lawsuit last month, giving the farm groups and counties a clear victory.

Cullen is proud that the Pulitzer committee recognized his small newspaper’s efforts alongside those of larger papers. The

two other finalists in the editorial writing category were from the Houston Chronicle and The Washington Post.

“We’ve always believed that the Storm Lakes Times should be as good at covering Storm Lake as The New York Times is at covering New York,” he said. “There’s no reason why an editorial written in Iowa shouldn’t be as good as an editorial written in Washington.”

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First 100 Days

Spicer praises Hitler for his restraint White House Press Secretary calls Nazi death camps ‘Holocaust centers’

By Aaron Rupar

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uring his Tuesday news confere n c e, W h it e Hou s e P r e s s Secretary Sean Spicer compared Hitler favorably with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.

Referring to Assad’s recent sarin gas attack on Syrian civilians, Spicer said, “You had someone as despicable as Hitler, who didn’t even sink to using chemical weapons.”

But it’s well established that millions of people died in Nazi gas chambers during World War II. Casting skepticism upon that fact is a hallmark of Holocaust deniers.

Spicer’s comparison of Assad and Hitler comes on the heels of a number of rightwing sites doing the same.

Later during his news conference, Spicer was given a chance to clarify his comments.

But instead of backing down, he made things worse: “I think when you come to sarin gas, [Hitler] was not using the gas on his own people the same way that Assad is doing,” Spicer said. “He brought them into, um, the Holocaust center — I understand that.

But I’m saying in the way Assad used them where he went into towns, dropped them down into the middle of towns, it was brought — the use of it — and I appreciate the clarification, that was not the intent.”

Spicer’s “clarification” overlooked the fact that hundreds of thousands of Germans, at least, were killed in gas chambers by the Nazis.

Spicer’s praise of Nazi Germany for its relative restraint in using chemical weapons comes less than two months after he clashed with the Anne Frank Center over whether President Trump’s belated condemnation of anti-Semitism was sufficient. During the early weeks of his presidency, Trump repeatedly passed up easy opportunities to denounce the surge in anti-Semitic violence that accompanied his campaign and ascension

The chyron on MSNBC Tuesday afternoon literally had to offer the correction “HITLER GASSED MILLIONS” to Sean Spicer’s comments. to the presidency.

On January 27, Trump commemorated International Holocaust Remembrance Day with a statement that didn’t mention Jews or any other targeted group. That omission drew a rebuke from Jonathan Greenblatt, CEO of the Anti-Defamation League, which previously criticized Trump for playing upon anti-Semitic tropes during the campaign.

Shortly after Spicer’s news conference wrapped up, the U.S. Holocaust Museum appeared to subtweet Spicer by posting footage of what American forces saw when they liberated the largest concentration camp on German soil.

As his remarks received widespread condemnation, Spicer released an initial statement representing another attempt to clarify what he said: “In no way was I trying to lessen the horrendous nature

of the Holocaust, however, I was trying to draw a contrast of the tactic of using airplanes to drop chemical weapons on innocent people.”

That first attempt didn’t explain why the distinction between “the tactic of using airplanes” and gas chambers matters. And by referring to Assad’s victims as “innocent people,” Spicer seemed to be suggesting that Holocaust victims don’t fall into that category.

So, less than 15 minutes later, Spicer released another statement in an attempt to walk back his remarks. It was very similar to the previous one, but instead of using the term “innocent people” at the end, this time he opts for “population centers.”

That was followed by a third and finally a fourth clarification that was somewhat of a mashup of the first three incarnations: “In no way was I trying to lessen the horren-

dous nature of the Holocaust. I was trying to draw a distinction of the tactic of using airplanes to drop chemical weapons on population centers. Any attack on innocent people is reprehensible and inexcusable.”

It makes one wonder: if all attacks on innocent people are inexcusable, then why was Spicer comparing Hitler and Assad in the first place?

Meanwhile, the Anne Frank Center is calling for Spicer to be fired. Steven Goldstein, the center’s executive director, said in a statement: “On Passover no less, Sean Spicer has engaged in Holocaust denial, the most offensive form of fake news imaginable, by denying Hitler gassed millions of Jews to death. Spicer’s statement is the most evil slur upon a group of people we have ever heard from a White House press secretary.”

Spicer remained in his job at press time.

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Our dishonest debates

By Rich Miller

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suppose it’s too much to expect that we get an honest debate about the need for more state revenues in the already active gubernatorial race.

Candidates will be candidates and voters will be voters, after all.

Gov. Bruce Rauner’s campaign blasted out an e-mail last week telling supporters that newly announced billionaire Democratic candidate JB Pritzker wants to raise the state income tax to over 5 percent, which, the campaign claimed, would be “Higher than it was under Pat Quinn!”

Nevermind that Rauner himself privately supports raising state taxes to historically high levels. He’s OK with a 4.99 percent income tax rate and a 7 percent corporate tax rate. But he also backs a new tax on sugary beverages and a new sales tax on several services. If all that was implemented, the state government would be taxing residents billions of dollars more than it ever has before.

So, apparently, you can only be for the massive tax hikes that Rauner wants.

Otherwise, you’ll be portrayed as being in House Speaker Michael Madigan’s hip pocket.

The Illinois Republican Party obtained

audio of Pritzker speaking at a private Democratic event. In one snippet, Pritzker is heard saying: “Let’s remind everybody, the tax used to be 5 percent, and [Rauner] let it lapse down to three and three quarters percent. And that’s what started a lot of the problems that we’ve got in the state. So, if you just put it back that’s $5 billion dollars. That doesn’t get you everything you need, but it’s a good way toward, you know, toward getting real revenue in the state.”

The comment was eerily similar to one made by Speaker Madigan in late 2015.

“A good place to begin,” Madigan said back then, “would be the level we were at before the income tax expired. Starting there, you can go in whatever direction you want to go.” Rauner immediately pounced on that comment to claim that Madigan wanted to raise the income tax above 5 percent, even though he never actually said that.

Pritzker’s private comments along with a claim that he’s in league with Madigan’s “plan” were sent to reporters hours before Pritzker’s official campaign kickoff.

“I think that we ought to start with the millionaires and billionaires and make sure that they’re paying taxes first,” Pritzker responded when asked, in

apparent reference to a graduated income tax or a surcharge on the wealthy, “We’re not going to talk about raising taxes on middle class families until we take care of that problem,” the Sun-Times reported.

But taxation like that would require a constitutional amendment because the state’s Constitution mandates a flat income tax. And that means it would require a three-fifths majority in both legislative chambers, and the Republicans (along with some Democrats) have historically resisted a graduated tax. So, forget it.

After Pritzker’s press conference, the Republicans released yet another audio snippet of Pritzker admitting the hard truth about a graduated tax: “So let’s just talk about this flat income tax, because we’re not going to be able to turn it into a millionaire’s tax, a fair tax – it’s gonna take us three years.”

Get news headlines sent daily to your inbox The Republicans used that second snippet to claim that Pritzker wasn’t telling the truth to reporters earlier in the day. And their point has merit.

Rauner insists his plan is better because tax hikes are coupled with his reforms. But even his full package of

reforms from back in 2015 would’ve only slightly moved the economic and budgetary needles, according to his very own analysis that he sent to legislators that year. His reform demands have since been significantly scaled back. And while some of his reforms are undoubtedly needed (particularly workers’ comp costs), much of the rest is little more than political window dressing (term limits) and have next to nothing to do with spurring growth.

We are in this hole because our leaders refused to be honest, starting with the 2011 “temporary” tax hike, right through the 2014 campaign, then allowing the tax hike to partially expire and then fighting over who would blink first on raising taxes and accepting “reforms.”

And the public prefers the lies. Polls show Illinoisans are convinced somebody else should solve the problem, either millionaires via taxation (which wouldn’t raise enough cash) or the faceless bureaucracy via cuts (except for just about every state program under the sun).

Again, I suppose it’s too much to ask that candidates and the governor are honest about this stuff. But that means this contest could not only turn out to be the most expensive in Illinois history, it could also be the most dishonest.

Letters to the Editor

Looking forward to a new role in Rockford April 4 was a historic night for Rockford. I want to express my gratitude to the voters and the community for the faith they’ve placed in me as the next mayor of our great city.

This campaign was truly about Rockford’s people, which I have always considered our greatest asset. Our team knocked on doors in every ward and precinct, made thousands of phone calls and held numerous events.

We hosted more than 100 small gatherings (“coffees”) where I listened to residents, asked them questions and shared my vision for Rockford. Those conversations were perhaps the most gratifying part of the campaign. They strengthened my belief that with so many dedicated people, our best days as a community are ahead of us.

I appreciate Brian Leggero, Ronnie Manns and Rudy Valdez for their dedication to our community and for running

positive campaigns. I sincerely hope they stay involved and continue to work hard to move our city forward.

And, finally, I want to thank our campaign team, our dedicated volunteers and the voters of Rockford. I’m looking forward to working with you and for you in the months and years to come.

Tom McNamara

3rd Ward Alderman & Mayor-Elect

Remembering Schier’s bombastic personality

Newshound, publisher, deadline-driven, fun-loving, always living on the edge and a conscience driven with a passion that wouldn’t be denied; these are just a few words that describes the human dynamo Frank Schier.

Energy, passion and “the cause” defined his life’s work. He would tackle a “cause” with zeal and passion. No was

never an answer he paid any attention to, it only made the cause a more impassioned plea and a need to do. He was driven like no other, sometimes to the extreme to have us all see it his way.

Over the past five years, I encountered his wrath and passions that are worth noting here today. He was unequivocally passionate with his love for Rockford, the Rock River and his weekly Rock River Times.

The power of the written word was his big stick. The power of the pen mightier than the sword fit him to a tee.

Sometimes that stick became a club or sledge hammer depending on his point of view, and which side of the argument you were on. There was never a question as to where he stood on an issue.

I learned early in my career to be extra cautious with the media news reporters.

Frank made sure nobody got a free pass.

Back in 2010, the economy had tanked

and his beloved River District Association was on the ropes and broke. He took it personally. As one of the co-founders, it was his baby, and seeing its demise was unconscionable.

My being on the River District Board and my attempts to reason with him about what had happened had no effect.

He was like General Patton: assembling the troops to take it back to the glory days with blood and guts, much like he did in resurrecting the Raft Race last year. He really basked in the moment of a passion of his that was brought back to life. He had no bounds for fun and entertainment.

Thanks Frank for the memories, the laughs, and unbridled passion for life.

It was a roller coaster ride you took us all along for, but it was an unforgettable journey.

Gary Anderson Rockford

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Essay

Who the hell was George Fell?

By Don Miller

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Contributor

ust who in the hell was George Fell?

A good question to be asked, because I think his story will surprise you. I was lucky enough to know Mr. Fell for the last 14 years of his life; he died in 1994 at the age of 77.

I was a volunteer for the Natural Land Institute’s “Prairie People” in the 1980s, a group dedicated to local prairie restoration.

The stewardship was mostly carried out on the Harlem Hills Nature Preserve located in Loves Park, a place George loved and was important to him his whole life.

I knew George as the Executive Director of the Natural Land Institute, but he was so much more than that. I didn’t know George well enough to ever go to a movie with him, or golf, or even have a beer with him, but then not many did because that’s just not the kind of thing he did.

George was a Rockford native and lived most of his life here. He was a focused person and his target was preservation of our native landscapes. He is considered by most “the founder of the natural areas movement.”

His name is placed by those that knew him and his accomplishments well on the same level as Aldo Leopold and John Muir.

A book recently published by the University of Wisconsin Press and written by Arthur Melville Pearson tells the story of Fell’s great vision and life quest for protecting native wild places. Force of Nature documents the timeline of the natural areas movement in which Fell played a major role in making happen.

Although very well written, the book is not for those wanting to read poetry or to be inspired by descriptions of sunsets or dew on flowers. It is an intense book about the blood, sweat and tears – and the drive of a man whose endgame was in his own words were:

“We are living at a time of man’s final conquest over the wilderness.

What we have saved and what we may save in the next few years, will be all the true wild nature that will remain to pass on from generation to generation in the years ahead. There will never be another chance.”

George married Barbara Garst in 1948 and together they went on an amazing life journey. Their relationship was based on a single mindedness to do whatever they could do to protect and preserve land.

In many junctures in their life Barbara was the breadwinner in the relationship, with George working on projects for little

or no compensation. I had the good fortune of knowing Barbara well and spent time with her going on hikes, having her favorite treat – a hot fudge sundae – and hearing the stories of her and George’s adventures.

Barbara passed away in 2015.

George was a humble man never wanting attention drawn to him. Barbara was George’s biggest cheerleader and so rightfully proud of what he accomplished, always pushing the credit his way, but she was by his side the whole journey.

I will refer you to the book if it is details that you want of the process, systems and programs that they initiated and carried through. George wanted to set

up a permanent method for protection of these high-quality lands. Here are just a few of their accomplishments in that regard: the main founding person of The Nature Conservancy in 1951 and served as its vice president from 53-58; The Nature Conservancy is now considered the largest environmental organizations in the world.

In 1958 the Fells’ started the Natural Land Institute where he served as Executive Director for 35 years. NLI is an organization with many rich accomplishments. (www. naturalland.org for more details.) George played a major role in the writing of many legislative laws that have since been copied across this continent and the world.

He helped form the Illinois Nature Preserves Commission (19 years as its leader) as well as the Natural Areas Association. There are presently more than 360 nature preserve sites in Illinois due to the ripple effect of George’s efforts.

To mention just a few places the Fells were directly part of the acquisition of are Harlem Hills Nature Preserve, Castle Rock, Illinois Beach and so many more directly and indirectly. Their impact on people and places was amazing.

The last line of the Force of Nature book reads, “George Fell was a stone, a rock, a force of nature, whose legacy lives with us still: in the institutions he built, in the people he inspired, in the natural lands he loved and protected forever.” Well stated, and that would be a good answer to who the hell George Fell was.

In Honor of the Fells, this week’s hike should takeyoutoHarlemHillsPrairie(acrossfromForest Hills Bowling Alley on Flora Drive), a high quality prairie with one of the first prairie flowers of the year in bloom now, the pasque flower. George and Barbara spent their honeymoon night camped on the property in 1948, and worked tirelessly to have the property protected. Cheers to you George and Barbara, thank you for everything.

“George Fell was a stone, a rock, a force of nature, whose legacy lives with us still: in the institutions he built, in the people he inspired, in the natural lands he loved and protected forever.”

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Voices of the Community

Post Office with message on dog bites They walk the streets each day delivering America’s mail, and during National Dog Bite Prevention Week, April 9-15, Rockford letter carriers want to deliver a special message to the community about working together to avoid the cost and pain of dog bites.

Last year, 6,755 postal employees were victimized by dogs, an increase of 206 attacks over the previous year. But that number pales in comparison to the many children that are bitten each year.

“Even good dogs have bad days,” said Rockford Postmaster Charles Thorns.

“And several of our letter carriers know first-hand about the prevention and the pain of animal attacks. That’s why we want to do whatever we can to help educate the community — especially parents and pet owners.”

More than 4.5 million people are bitten annually by dogs. At the Rockford Post Office, there have been a number of dog incidents within the last year.

The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) report that small children, the elderly, and letter carriers, in that order, are the most frequent victims of dog bites. Children are the majority of victims and are 900 times more likely to be bitten than letter carriers.

“Dog attacks are the most commonly reported childhood public health problem in the United States,” adds Thorns. “Dog bite victims account for up to 5 percent of emergency room visits.”

–Rockford Post Office

New downtown event to help underserved families

On Saturday, April 29, from 10a.m. to 2p.m., three downtown Rockford churches – Emmanuel Episcopal, SecondFirst, and Court Street United Methodist – will open their doors, while congregations, businesses, community agencies and volunteers will all be working together to reach out to the underserved in our city. Those attending “Love Rockford” will have the opportunity to meet with various service providers to be linked with counseling, housing, immigration or other services, or receive basic medical assessments and personal care, including haircuts and facials on-site. Residents will be able to select clothing and books for their family.

Lunch will be served and a box of nutritious foods will be available to take home. A variety of children’s activities will be offered, including arts and crafts, story-time and puppet performances. Live music will be provided by The Council Choraleers, Merv Collins, Matt Flamm, Nic Juric, Emerald Wind, Paul Hieser, and Valarella. Those seeking

spiritual renewal receive prayers and blessings – all faiths welcome. We anticipate smiles to be everywhere – and all of this will be free to participants.

Although Love Rockford is being staged in Episcopal, Methodist, Presbyterian and Congregationalist churches, it is for people of all beliefs.

For more information, and to register or sign up to volunteer, or make a donation, visit loverockfordil.org. More details are also available Love Rockford’s Facebook page at facebook.com/ loverockfordil.org.

–Love Rockford

Adiva Foundation to help fund local Habitat for Humanity

The Advia Foundation is working to provide safe, affordable housing in the communities it serves through a new campaign tied to its mortgage services that runs April 1 to June 30.

During this three-month period, the Foundation is pledging to donate $100 to the Rockford Area Habitat for Humanity for every new mortgage application that Advia Credit Union receives in the area.

“Families in need of affordable housing live everywhere,” says Julie Birman, a member of the Advia Foundation Board of Directors. “At Advia we are committed to advancing lives and we believe a safe, healthy and affordable place to live helps build stronger families by reducing stress and building self-reliance and confidence for everyone living in the home.”

Advia Credit Union has 26 branches in Michigan, Wisconsin and Illinois and will donate to Habitat organizations in each of its regions. Because Spring is typically a popular month for new home sales, the Foundation is estimating the total donation to be up to $25,000 which will be distributed to Habitat organizations in Southwest Michigan, Eastern Michigan, South Central Wisconsin and Northern Illinois.

In addition, Advia staff will be swinging hammers and pouring driveways as they support the cause by volunteering at Habitat build sites in all the credit union regions. The Credit union encourages staff volunteerism by paying them to take up to 24 hours away from work each year to volunteer with a charity of their choosing.

For more information visit adviacu.org.

–Advia Credit Union

Barbara Olson Center fundraiser and family festival, May 7

Barbara Olson Center of Hope hosts its main fundraiser of the year, Rock for the Center Family Festival, Sunday, May 7, noon to 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.

Tickets are $10 per adult, $5 per child 12 and under. Advance purchases (before May 5) earn double the kids’ game tickets. See b-olsoncenterofhope.org for tickets and information, or call Mary at 815-964-9275, ext. 265.

– Barbara Olson Center of Hope

WNIJ holds Mother’s Day poetry contest

WNIJ 89.5 FM invites all to submit a short poem to the Mother’s Day Poetry Contest. The contest, hosted by Dan Klefstad, will air interviews with the writers of the winning poems every morning at 6:40 and 8:40 a.m. beginning Monday, May 8, during the station’s broadcast of Morning Edition.

WNIJ invited prize-winning author Susan Azar Porterfield to select the winning poems. She is the editor of Zen, Poetry, the Art of Lucien Stryk.

Her book, Dirt, Root, Silk, which won the 2015 Cider Press Review’s Editor’s Prize, was a selection in WNIJ’s most recent ‘Read With Me Book Series.’ Porterfield is a Distinguished Professor Emerita of English at Rockford University, an instructor at Northern Illinois University and the recipient of an Illinois Arts Council Award for Poetry.

Contest entrants must write no more than 20 lines of poetry about mothers, grandmothers, or motherhood. Contest deadline is 11:59 p.m. on Monday, April 24, 2017. Learn more about the contest rules and how to enter at northernpublicradio.org/post/mothers-day-inspires-wnij-poetry-contest.

–WNIJ

Ogle County announces Earth Day recycling event, April 22

On Saturday, April 22nd, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., the Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department (OCSWMD) will be holding a special Earth Day Electronics Recycling Event for Ogle County residents at their office building at 909 Pines Road in Oregon.

In addition, the Department will be giving away oak tree saplings and food waste buckets for composting, while supplies last. They will also be selling reusable shopping bags, and will have information on display about composting and vermicomposting. A drawing will be

held for a worm bin that can be used to compost food waste.

Ogle County residents can recycle old or broken electronics which have been banned from Illinois landfills. Items not accepted include appliances, such as refrigerators, washers, and dryers, dehumidifiers, lamps, fans, coffee makers, bread makers, fryers, toaster ovens, alkaline batteries, yard/power tools, exercise equipment, vacuum cleaners, electric razors and toothbrushes, electronics which have been scrapped and harvested for valuable parts, and boxes, Styrofoam, and other packaging from electronics.

The free oak trees have been provided

by Living Lands and Waters (LL&W) Million Trees Project, and include Bur Oak and Swamp White Oak; 450 trees will be available while supplies last.

– OCSWMD

‘Growing Power’ urban farmer Will Allen to speak at KNIB luncheon

Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful announced that former Milwaukee Bucks player and urban farmer advocate Will Allen will speak at their annual Earth Day luncheon, April 25.

“We are extremely pleased that MacArthur Fellow Will Allen, founder and CEO of Growing Power, will be the featured presenter at the Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful Earth Day Awards Luncheon April 25,” announced Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful Executive Director Tabatha Endres-Cruz.

“Allen, a former professional basketball player, turned a run-down Milwaukee greenhouse and farm into a farmstand/café and farm co-op that produces enough vegetables and fish to feed thousands and provides jobs in the inner-city neighborhood,” she said. “As an urban farmer, Allen is transforming the planning, cultivation, production and delivery of local, healthy food to urban and rural populations,” Endres-Cruz added.

Allen’s presentation, “Growing Power and the Good Food Revolution,” will be part of the Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful fundraising luncheon program at Giovanni’s Restaurant and Convention Center on North Bell School Road. Doors open at 11 a.m.; the program runs 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Registration is online at knib. org. For sponsorship opportunities, contact Endres-Cruz at 815-637-1343 or Tabatha@knib.org.

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

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ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

Solar on rooftops or as farms?

BY DRS. ROBERT & SONIA VOGL

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he Future Energy Jobs Bill passed last December in Illinois is targeted for implementation next June. By 2030 it could mean 1300 MW of new wind power and 3000 MW of new solar installations.

Considering current limited growth in electrical demand and the subsidies given to keeping three currently uncompetitive nuclear plants operating, questions remain regarding how the additional electrical production will be utilized.

Anticipating the growth in the production of solar energy some firms have sent generous land leasing o�ers to farmers and owners of farmland. Some reported o�ers four-or-more-times greater than rental rates now o�ered for cropland.

We and other farm owners recently attended a meeting hosted by the Ogle County Farm Bureau intended to inform us of legal implications of leasing land for solar farms. Before the meeting, we had all received photos in the mail outlining our farms along with a letter inquiring whether we would to consider making our land available for one. What an owner should consider before signing a lease was presented along with the advice to read the fine print before signing. Repeatedly we were warned to hire a lawyer to be sure we could secure a contract which best represented our interests.

After the formal presentation when a

90.5/105.7

landowner asked for names of experienced lawyers the speaker provided a few names and pointed out those who were at the meeting. Other landowners with whom we talked after the program told us that they had been asked about leasing 20 to 40 acre plots with prices ranging from $800 to $1000 per acre if their land was deemed suitable for a solar farm.

Initial agreements made with cooperating owners involved allowing the solar farm company the right to assess their farm for its suitability and giving the company the right to install a solar farm. Questions arose revealing conflicts and problems which could arise over this new use of private land. It would seem the price o�ered to lease the land for a solar farm would be influenced by how close the land was to the nearest power

line and whether the line handled two or three phase power. If the power had to cross another farm property, this could detract from the value of a potential site.

Wind farms and power lines to serve them have run into opposition in many areas including northern Illinois. County level ordinances could exist or arise to encourage or discourage solar farms or designate other conditions which could adversely impact their value.

Other factors beyond the land owner’s control is the need of the solar farm operator to secure a power purchase agreement with the utility serving the area which could delay or cancel a solar farm’s potential value.

A longer term concern is that a solar farm will take more agricultural land out of production and could impact land

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prices in the area. Agricultural activities produce dust which can settle on solar panels reducing their productivity. To maintain output periodic panel cleaning would be essential, raising the question of who pays to clean them.

A farmer we know was o�ered $1000 per acre possibly because a power line already is on his property. He indicated he prefers solar farms to wind farms due to the implications of farming around wind towers with equipment that is twenty feet wide. Since solar farms are compact they should be easier to farm around.

Concern was expressed about restoring the land to productive farm use at the end of the life of the solar installation and who would bear the restoration costs.

An older farm owner has decided that he does not want to saddle his heirs with a 20 to 40 year commitment as he will not live with the consequences. Another landowner commented that she would rather see the power go the immediate area than the grid; She preferred community independence.

The point repeatedly stressed at the Ogle County Farm Bureau meeting about the need to seek legal help in signing a contract appears to be sound. Concerns raised in private conversations regarding the impact of such installations and expanded grid lines on industrializing the rural landscape remain unaddressed.

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

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FRIDAY

What’s Local

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Open Stage E v ery Tue s & Thurs

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602 N Madison St

Mark Adamany of Adamany Art & Design poses in front of a graphics installation at the Star Cinema in Reedsburg, Wisc. Adamany says he favors local businesses over the big box stores because of their expertise. Photo, Adamany Art & Design

Keeping Rockford circulating

By Jim Hagerty

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Contributor

hen Gorman & Company begins turning dirt on the downtown Embassy Suites hotel this summer, 372 local trades people are slated for immediate work, just in time for the summer building season.

The magnitude of the project will ensure that many of those jobs will be secure for approximately two years.

That means there will be more people downtown out of the gate, helping local businesses grab an important sector of the market usually serviced by corporate merchants in other areas of town.

It’s not that the chain-store allure isn’t a powerful one. It has been a Rockford trend since the corridor east of Rockford University became even more ensconced in chic suburbia. Not that there’s anything wrong with that. Urban chic is beginning to look pretty good in Rockford’s downtown.

The question is, can either be attained with sustainable local businesses fighting against absentee-owned giants that ship most of their revenue out of town? The answer is simple in Rockford. Developers score big with national tenants who return the favor.

Consumers are marketed and branded to death until they succumb to perceived deals of the century. But even the biggest of boxes are shedding more brick and mortar for Amazon-ish models that allow them to appeal to a younger, more streamlined generation of online shoppers.

Finding room

Surprisingly though, the little guy can compete in that arena. In fact, independent business owners who know their market do well while others inexplicably tread water. But it doesn’t have to be that way.

While small business owners are forever forced to be more entrepreneurial, simple concepts of serving local markets with quality, service and personality are still front and center.

“People still want professional attention to detail,” Mark Adamany, of Adamany Art & Design and Adamany Cleaning Co., said.”Independent companies are often small and take care of their people better than companies with hundreds of employees.”

And there is always the issue of price versus value. After all, time is money more than ever in the automated 21st century. Consumers seek instant gratification with the click of a button, and will forgo quality and other intangibles, sometimes without even realizing what they’re missing.

“It is nice to use the local guy to get the expertise,” Adamany said. “For example, I go to Nicholson Hardware whenever I can because they know what they’re talking about.”

Still, small businesses continue to close. And the result is catastrophic for the communities they served. It’s what often occurs when restrictions and ordinances hogtie other independents from filling the void, leaving them wide open for politically favored corporations with big promises of jobs and civic involve-

ment. Yet most mega companies cost more local jobs than they create.

Economic impact

In examining the superstore model, it’s difficult to avoid its facial appeal.

Because lawyers, accountants, insurance brokers, trade workers and contractors are a must; it’s almost always more economical for a company to employ them instead of outsourcing to local businesses. This slashes the number of local makers and devalues the ones that remain.

Conversely, a model where local doctors, lawyers, insurance agents and shopkeepers buy and sell from each other, keeps is much more viable.

Each dollar spent with an independent business generates around four times as much local wealth than dollars spent with chain-owned outsiders. This concept comprises three parts – direct, indirect, and induced impact.

Direct impact represents dollars spent locally on business expenses. Indirect impact occurs when those dollars re-circulate through the community. Finally, induced impact is realized when business owners, their employees and others spend money locally.

“It is important for money to come back to the community in which we live,” said Culture Shock’s Skylar Davis. “The more makers we have, the more attractive we are to other cities and states.

Reach out to tell us what your business or organization is up to and we may feature you in an upcoming What’s Local column. Email jim.hagerty@rockrivertimes.com.

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The Doctor is in

By Paula Hendrickson

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Contributor

new season of Doctor Who kicks off this Saturday after a painfully long wait for fans of the show. To put it in perspective, two of the show’s annual Christmas episodes have aired since the prior season’s finale in 2015.

The return is bittersweet for some fans, since the current doctor, Peter Capaldi, has announced this season will be his last. We also have a new companion arriving this season, Bill (Pearl Mackie), and there’s always an awkward adjustment when a new companion boards the TARDIS. I can guarantee there will be fans who disliked Clara (Jenna Coleman)—who had the thankless job of filling the void left by Amy and Rory (Karen Gillan and Arthur Darvill)—who will soon complain that Bill isn’t as good

as Clara, even if she’s brilliant.

That’s a lot of change for one season.

The irony is this type of constant change is what has helped the Doctor Who franchise span more than half a century. In fact, the mere concept that The Doctor could regenerate was created as a way to recast the lead role when the original Doctor, William Hartnell, decided to leave the show in 1966.

There’s one tiny catch. Way back when Tom Baker was playing the fourth Doctor—he played the role longer than anyone to date, from 1975-1981—in an episode titled “The Deadly Assassin” he said he could regenerate 12 times, meaning there could only ever be 13 Doctors.

Back in 2013, when I spoke to showrunner and writer Steven Moffat leading up to Doctor Who’s 50th anniversary (he’s the one who told me which episode stated the limit on regenerations, that’s a level of trivia that’s far too deep for

me), he said his predecessor on the show, Russell T. Davies, laid the groundwork for additional regenerations when writing an episode of the Doctor Who spin-off, The Sarah Jane Adventures. The Doctor was asked how many times he could regenerate and he said “507,” leaving audiences to decide if either, or neither, number is accurate. Just to be safe, they had Clara wreak havoc by jumping into The Doctor’s time stream before Capaldi took over the role from Matt Smith.

In a fictional universe, almost anything is possible. The next Doctor could be any race, age, nationality, or even a woman.

That’s why every time an actor leaves the iconic role fans start speculating and suggesting who will replace him. A couple of names that come up just about every time include Olivia Coleman (Broadchurch) and Idris Elba (Luther). This go-round

even the mercurial Tilda Swinton has been touted as a potential Doctor, but she’s done very little television and probably isn’t even interested in the role.

Another name being floated is Amanda Abbington, which makes sense because she has the right blend of drama, quirkiness, and humor required for the role and she played Mary Watson on one of Moffat’s other shows, Sherlock.

When you tune in to the new season, consider this: Who would you like to see as the next Doctor?

Programming notes

Doctor Who season 10 premiere airs Saturday, April 15 at 8 p.m. on BBC America.

Peter Capaldi is a guest on The Graham Norton Show Saturday night on BBC America, which has a delayed start at 10:20 p.m.

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FILM REVIEWS

Ghost in the Shell lacks depth, soul

BY THOMAS SIMPSON

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he whitewashing controversy rages on in Hollywood with Paramount Pictures’ Ghost in the Shell.

Adapted from the manga of the same name, Ghost in the Shell had drew ire from critics over the casting of Scarlett Johansson in the lead, a character they feel should have been portrayed by a Japanese actress. Even with the support of Mamoru Oshii (director of the original anime films) the decision caused much debate and shrouded the film with unwanted attention.

Despite protestations from supporters including, though not surprisingly, the director Rupert Sanders and Johansson herself, the criticisms aren’t without merit. Unfortunately, this isn’t the film’s only issue. It’s easy to pin Ghost in the Shell’s box o�ce failings on the social backlash it has received but change the casting of the lead character and it’s still a poor film.

Set in a not so distant future, cybernetic enhancements are popular with the majority of humans. As part of a secret project, Hanka Robotics develop an augmented soldier with a mechanical shell that can integrate with a human brain and consciousness. Their test subject is Mira Killian (Johansson) who over a year attains the rank of Major in the anti-terrorist bureau Section 9. A loyal soldier, she begins to cast doubt on her creators and existence when pursuing the terrorist Kuze (Michael Pitt).

Ghost in the Shell is stunning to look at. Sanders and cinematographer Jess

Hall have captured the visual essence of the Cyberpunk genre and presented it in a gloriously industrial neon fashion. Comparisons with The Matrix are predictable but lazy as the Wachowski’s borrowed heavily from Ghost in the Shell’s source material but it still makes it di�cult not to be reminded of the superior live action predecessor.

As attractive as it is on the eyes, the film su�ers from poor pacing that finds the story dragging after an impressive opening. Nothing much really happens other than convoluted dialogue that serves as nothing more than tedious exposition. It isn’t intriguing or fascinating as the philosophy of the core material is glossed over and lost in the translation from page to screen.

The movie lacks any excitement or thrills although there are a few impressive action sequences including the introduction of the spider-tank for the climax.

The performances by Johansson and Pilou Asbæk (as Batou) are noteworthy; even with the controversy, both portray the characters brilliantly and look like their anime counterparts. There is little depth to the writing however which leaves them feeling cold and more robotic than human.

Even the legendary “Beat” Takeshi Kitano (as Chief Daisuke Aramaki) fails to pull the film up even if he is e�ortlessly cool in his limited screen time.

Ghost in the Shell is incredibly stylish but lacks any substance which would be excusable if was fun. Instead, the film is empty as this Ghost in the Shell lacks any soul.

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

Pec Playhouse Theatre

one flew over the cuckoo’s nest

By Dale Wasserman From the novel by Ken Kesey Directed by Penny Wiegert

April 21 - May 7, 2017 Fridays and Saturdays 8 p.m. | Sundays 2 p.m. pecplayhouse.org | 815-239-1210 | All Seats $14 Pec Playhouse Theatre | 314 Main St. | Pecatonica, IL Sponsored by Pecatonica Pharmacy.

Produced by special arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH, INC.

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Theater

West Side Show Room announces New Play festival The West Side Show Room announces the 2017 Rockford New Play Festival.

The festival is seeking new t10 minute plays by playwrights from Rockford and around the world.

This year, the festival is encouraging playwrights to submit plays that respond to the the recent Women’s March on Washington and which answer the question, “Where Are You Going?”

Six scripts will be chosen as official selections of the festival and presented in an evening of staged readings in Rockford on August 24. The Festival Reading will be performed in front of an audience and will also be broadcast live on Facebook.

Each of the six playwrights will receive $150. Official selections are chosen from hundreds of entries.

The Rockford New Play Festival is the first and only theater festival of its kind in the Rockford Area. In its third year, the festival started in 2014 as a collaboration between The Rockford Area Arts Council and The West Side Show Room.

“The first year we were expecting thirty people and ended up squeezing over a hundred into the tiny recital room at the Mendelssohn PAC’s Starr Center,” said Mike Werckle, Artistic Director of The West Side Show Room. “We had people standing in the hallway, and realized there was great community support for this kind of event.”

The festival provides an opportunity for aspiring and established playwrights from the Rockford Area to have their work evaluated, selected, and presented professionally to the public alongside national and international playwrights.

Members of the public have the opportunity to experience brand new theatrical

ideas and participate in vital discourse with the playwrights and other theater practitioners who are in attendance.

Plays can be submitted online at thewestsideshowroom.com. The deadline for submissions is May 15. For more information contact The Rockford New Play Festival at rocknewplayfest@gmail.com.

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TELEVISION

Veep is back and, somehow, it’s even better

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The series: Veep When, where: Season 6 premiere Sunday at 10:30 p.m. on HBO What it’s about: A year out of o�ce, Selina Meyer (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) has moved to New York to run a nonprofit foundation, with Gary (Tony Hale) in tow — or on a leash. Richard Splett (Sam Richardson) is helping to run the foundation, too, while Selina’s ex (David Pasquesi) turns up briefly to lend a hand.

Meanwhile: Selina’s daughter Catherine (Sarah Sutherland) and Marjorie (Clea DuVall) are happily, legally married. Dan (Reid Scott) has a TV news job. Amy (Anna Chlumsky) is still in politics. Mike (Matt Walsh) is a dad. Jonah (Timothy Simons) is still a congressman from New Hampshire. And Ben (Kevin Dunn)? Well, Ben’s learning what an “Uber” is.

As usual for “Veep,” the sixth season also promises lots of memorable star cameos, including Amy Brenneman, Stephen Fry and Margaret Colin (who plays Dan’s co-anchor).

My say: Veep long ago became acclamation-proof because there was almost no more acclaim to give. The Emmys followed the raves, then the records began to fall. Last September, LouisDreyfus won her record fifth-straight outstanding lead actress award, each of those deserved. Show creator Armando Iannucci left before the fifth season (he remains as a consultant), which could have portended the inevitable start of the inevitable decline. But oh no: The fifth was great, too.

So all of this leaves devoted fans where exactly? Could Veep get any better (they wonder)? How is that even possible (they conclude)?

Here’s how: Set the show in New York. Here’s another way: Scatter the gang. Have Dan become a morning news anchor on “CBS This Morning.” Make his co-anchor Atilla the Hun. Turn Mike into a manny who — like that beset lady in the shoe — has so many chil-

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Gary naturally will remain at Selina’s side, or at her feet. But what, oh what, do you do with a problem like Selina?

As the lioness in winter, she must crave the crown she so recently lost. To whet her appetite, pile on the indignities of a commoner’s life — her foundation’s headquarters remind her of “the Triangle Shirtwaist factory,” for example — and also pile on the complicating factors of another race.

Everyone does remind her that upon leaving o�ce, she pardoned a felon whose crimes were Mado�-like in scale.

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In TV terms, we call this a re-set, but in Veep terms, it’s genius. HBO o�ered three episodes for review, which seen together play like a movie — the funniest movie you will have seen all year, maybe Prelude, Suzuki, Traditional, next year, too. One of the showrunners, Lew Morton, wrote the opener, “Omaha,” Adult Instruction, Encore, which — line for line, joke for joke, Academy Youth Chorale gag for gag — ranks among “Veep’s” best. Ben has some of those lines that (as usual) will leave you gasping for air, while Selina’s archenemy Roger Furlong The Music Academy (the brilliant Dan Bakkedahl) has some that will have you choking. I’m talking 815-986-0037 laughter here, not a medical emergency. www.MusicAcademyinRockford.com But who knows? They are that funny.

In the meantime, yes, Veep has had enough acclaim already. Share the wealth. Let another show bask in the glory, and let another great actress besides Louis-Dreyfus step up to the childrenshomeandaid.org childrenshomeandaid.org podium for a change. But based on these first three episodes, that change could be AGENCY OVERVIEW AGENCY OVERVIEW a long time coming.

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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.

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.

Thursday, April 13 Music at the Dells - John Craigie. Severson Dells Nature Center, 8786 Montague Road. 7 p.m. $15 general admission. $10 members.

Friday, April 14 The Backroads Trio - Stockholm Inn, 2420 Charles St. 5:30-8 p.m. Free Pink Beam / Pollinators / Tundras - Mary’s Place.

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

The Gilligan Show - Big Al’s, 610 N. Bell School Road. 8:30 p.m. Free.

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.

The Nice Lords w/ Name the Moon - Mary’s Place.

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

Minimal - Big Al’s, 610 N. Bell School Road. 8:30 p.m. Free.

Monday, April 17 Bun E. Carlos and his Monday Night Band - Mary’s Place, 602 N. Madison. 7 p.m.

Harlan Jefferson at Big Al’s - 610 N. Bell School Road. 6:30 p.m. Free.

Saturday, April 22 Earth Day Concert & Hootenanny - 7 p.m. at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 920 3rd Ave. For more information call 815-979-1949 or visit justgoodslistening@gmail.com or facebook. com/events/594531534077707/. Free admission; charitable donations accepted. Performers include Mark Dvorak, Emily Hurd, and many

more regional favorites.

Sunday, April 23 Dance - VFW, 2018 Windsor Road, Loves Park, across from Sunrise Restaurant.7 p.m. Admission is $7.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens – 1354 N. Second St. Open Tues.-Sat. (closed Mon.): hours vary, check website or call. Admission: $6 resident, $8 non-resident, free for children 4 and younger.

Water features, seating areas and sculptures, all in a tropical plant setting. Changing seasonal floral displays, special events, educational programs, workshops, lecture series. Rentals of meeting/event room available. Gift shop.

Info: rockfordparkdistrict.org or 815-987-8800.

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

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.

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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.

Registrationfor“PuttingWellnesstoWork”–University of Illinois Extension, Boone County, 205 Cadillac Court,Unit3,Belvidere.Date:Yourchoice.Lessonson practicalskillstohelpworkerslivehealthylives.Call Judy Hodge, Program Coordinator, at 815-544-3710 or hodg@illinois.edu to schedule lessons.

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

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

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

Rockford Crochet Club - New group has formed in Rockford for those who love to crochet or would

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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.

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.

Movies on Main: Collateral Beauty - Nordlof Center, 118 N. Main St. 6 p.m. Free.

Tuesday, April 18 Rockford Certified Open Mic and Poetry Slam - Nordlof Center, 118 N. Main St. 6 p.m. Free.

Wednesday, April 19 “Oaks and Us” Talk by William Bryant Logan, Arborist and Author - We admire oaks for their strength, their size and their age, but we should also admire them for their flexibility and persistence, and for the fact that they have been our teachers and intimate companions for the last 12,000 years.

OAK AND US looks at the changing character of that intimate and important relationship. In a time when the average person thinks of trees as garden ornaments, as material for floorboards or as obstacles to be removed, it is important to remember that without the trees of the forest – and without oak, in particular – we would not be here. Up until only about 150 years ago, oak was a key part of the wealth of tribes and nations. It gave us food, and taught us everything from road building to sailing. OAK AND US is a quick sketch of this millennial relationship. William Bryant Logan is the founder and president of Urban Arborists, a leading tree care firm in New York City. He is on the faculty of the New York Botanical Garden.

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A&E Happenings Skin of the Earth, Oak: The Frame of Civilization and Air: The Restless Shaper of the World – are all published by W.W. Norton. Dirt was made into an award-winning documentary that premiered at the 2009 Sundance Festival and is still shown around the world. He was presented the Senior Scholar Award by New York State Arborists and the True Professional of Arboriculture award by the International Society of Arboriculture. Hosted by the John and Pauline Cook Horticultural Lecture Series. Members: Free; Non-Members: Included with Daily Admission. 7 p.m. at Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden, 2715 S. Main St. 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.

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Thursday, May 4 National Day of Prayer - As the 2017 National Day of Prayer on May 4 approaches, thousands of individuals, churches, and communities will be working to rally millions of Christian’s to pray during this critical time in our nation. We would appreciate your willingness to promote this day of prayer for our country and city. First Evangelical Free Church, 2223 North Mulford Rd., will host this year’s event from 8 a.m.-9 p.m. The prayer schedule is as follows: 8 a.m. worship; 9 a.m. & 8 p.m. Praying for the Church; 10 a.m. & 3 p.m. Praying for Education; 11 a.m. Praying for Businesses; 12 & 7 p.m. Praying for Government; 1 & 4 p.m. Praying for Family; 2 & 5 p.m. Praying for All Media; 6 p.m. Praying for Israel.

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.

Friday, May 12 Kids At Heart - Children’s Safe Harbor is hosting our 2nd Annual Benefit Kids At Heart to help support safe child exchange services. Children’s Safe Harbor provides services to families affected by domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse and stalking free of charge. We are asking that the community come together an be a kid for a night to support kids.

All children deserve the opportunity to be a child and that is what our agency hopes to provide. We will have dinner, drinks, DJ, dancing, silent auction, live painting, a photo booth, games and more. Tickets are $75 per person or $700 for a table of 10. Event begins at 5:30 p.m. Please contact Megan at 815-316-7772 or by email at mbrechon@17thcircuit.illinoiscourts.gov formoreinformationaboutreservations,sponsorship opportunities or donations.

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!

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Death Notices Alfanzo Graceffa 98 Loves Park 4/3/2017 George Johnson 89 Rockford 4/3/2017 Leland Prentice 82 Machesney Park 4/3/2017 Dorothy Jost 78 Rockford 4/3/2017 Jay Lee Sippel 81 Rockford 4/3/2017 Corenne Runne 93 Rockford 4/3/2017 James Oldfield 77 Rockford 4/3/2017 Lyle Johnson 87 Rockford 4/3/2017 Winfred Barnes 88 Rockford 4/3/2017 Jesse Heavin 84 Rockford 4/4/2017 Jay Maddox 80 Rockton 4/4/2017 Carl Buse 72 Rockford 4/4/2017 Mary Kennon 67 Roscoe 4/4/2017 Frederick Sculley 97 Rockford 4/4/2017 Enrique Gonzales 96 South Beloit 4/4/2017 Doris Vyborny 88 Rockford 4/4/2017 Joseph Peters 42 Rockford 4/4/2017 Maryanne Leon 86 Rockford 4/5/2017 Alice Sturm 99 Rockford 4/5/2017 Vester Hays 80 Rockford 4/5/2017 Laura Isom 45 Rockford 4/5/2017 Dorothy Klinger 96 Pecatonica 4/6/2017 Ross Gusafson 60 Rockford 4/6/2017 Evelyn Manrique 72 Rockford 4/6/2017 David Smith 61 Rockford 4/6/2017 Gosta Gustafson 99 Rockford 4/6/2017 Marty Pickett 61 Rockford 4/6/2017 Virginia Brudnowski 84 Rockford 4/6/2017 Pascale Ouellette 53 Rockford 4/7/2017 Edith Pearson 85 Machesney Park 4/7/2017 Gladys Garrett 85 South Beloit 4/7/2017 Stephanie Stonecipher 33 Rockford 4/7/2017 Darlene Kenzura 83 Rockford 4/7/2017 Mary Mohaupt 69 Pecatonica 4/7/2017 William Patterson 87 Rockford 4/7/2017 Joan Ragan 81 Rockford 4/7/2017 Barbara Nevel 85 Rockton 4/7/2017 Carl Ziltz 86 Rockford 4/7/2017 Denise Dent 62 Rockford 4/8/2017 Dawn Trosclair 34 Rockford 4/8/2017 Janusz Skwark 56 Rockford 4/8/2017 Julia Fretz 90 Rockford 4/8/2017 Dorothy Cedarleaf 96 Rockford 4/8/2017 Pamela Enna 65 Loves Park 4/8/2017 Barton Delton 80 Rockford 4/8/2017 Millard Wilson 81 Rockford 4/9/2017 Randall Cousland 55 Rockford 4/9/2017 Gerald Key 87 Caledonia 4/9/2017 Karolyn Clark-Huffman 48 Rockford 4/9/2017 Maye Smith 72 Rockford 4/9/2017 Loren Brodd 81 Rockford 4/9/2017 Donald Liebgott 84 Rockford 4/9/2017 Raymond Schwartz 89 Rockford 4/10/2017 Carol Scott 82 Rockford 4/10/2017 Nancy Miller-Halter 83 Rockton 4/10/2017 Death notices are provided by the Winnebago County Coroner’s office.

Your Horoscope

By Denise Guzzardo This Week: Mercury retrograde has arrived once again and will remain active until May 3. Communication and travel can become complicated during planetary climates such as these.

The tendency to become aggravated or overly sensitive can hold quite an emphasis as well. However, it doesn’t have to be written in stone as long as you allow yourself plenty of time to get from point A to point B. Check and double check all forms of correspondence and avoid confrontational dialogue. Everything will be just fine.

Many times a Mercury retrograde can provide some pleasant surprises as well. Enjoy!

Aries (March 21 to April 19) — You may be feeling a little bit under the weather emotionally or physically early on this week with the full moon in your sign April 11. Try not to put a guilt trip on yourself about what you have or have not accomplished; take time to rest and focus on your health instead.

By week’s end you will be able to make up for lost time and there will be room for a little amusement as well. Finances are improving this month, Aries.

Taurus (April 20 to May 20) — Take a moment to reflect on all of your accomplishments. There may be too much emphasis on where you are not as opposed to where you are. When you can truly embrace all that you have achieved, a second wind will arrive and take you to the next level. A past love may regret leaving you behind and want to make amends this week. It may be too little too late for you, Taurus.

Gemini (May 21 to June 20) — Even though you may be tempted to call someone out on their strange behavior, it’s best to let sleeping dogs lie for now.

If this should continue after your ruling planet Mercury goes direct, the gloves are off, Gemini. Romance will also be in alignment once Mercury goes direct May 3.

Cancer (June 21 to July 22) — Take

the time to celebrate the achievements of another this week. If you pour some energy into a loved one’s accomplishments, your own life will show even more promise and success. There may be a little underlying fear with this individual’s leap of faith; tell them you know they will succeed. You will score a major business contact this week. All of the stars align in your favor, Cancer.

Leo (July 23 to Aug. 22) — Large groups or organizations will be singing your praises now. Make sure you are available to receive your rewards. It’s your turn to shine, dress for success and hit the pavement running. You have a lot of catching up to do this week.

A new friend sees you in an entirely different light now. By week’s end you will have expanded your social circle even more, Leo. Virgo (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) — Try to find some humor in this shortterm work project you’re involved in, otherwise you will lose your mind with all of the nonsense surrounding it. You may have been strategically placed in this setting to teach those around you valuable lessons. If they don’t end up getting it, consider the source and move on. Maybe down the road it will sink in somehow. You are making a difference; it may not be evident now, Virgo.

Libra (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) — It may be time to consider a plan B regarding your finances. You’re on the upswing and you have to believe in yourself.

The minute we start allowing fear to infiltrate our lives we’re asking for trouble. You’ve worked hard and you’re entitled to some simple pleasures in life. An old friendship may try to revive itself this week. Although you may have your reservations regarding this aspect, it may be a good idea to hear them out. You will find knowledge in this interaction regardless of the outcome, Libra.

Scorpio (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) — Business can be a bit demanding early on this week, yet there are significant improvements that arrive as a result of it. An impromptu gathering will provide you with new connections for

love as well as business. Make sure you are stepping out there and accepting invitations to socialize this week. Be cautious not to overdo with your physical body. You cannot afford to be laid up with this hectic schedule arriving at this time, Scorpio Sagittarius (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) — Time to revitalize that creative project you’ve placed on the back burner in the recent past. I know it’s been difficult to find the time with all of the other responsibilities you’ve had on your plate; however, it will prove to be beneficial for you as well as those around you. You have the opportunity to resolve some differences with another this week. Get it over with, Sag. Capricorn (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) — Romantic opportunities continue to move in a positive direction. If you take a sensitive and compassionate approach you will see immediate results. Finances are powerful and additional income may come from a creative source. It’s time to dust off the canvas and utilize these gifts of yours for the greater good. Place items you have no use for up for sale at this time. One man’s trash is another man’s treasure, Capricorn.

Aquarius (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) — You’re going through an emotional rebirth at this time. As you rise like the phoenix you are able to see how valuable your contributions to humanity really are. These aspects allow us to strip away all of the old and create a new way of thinking and receiving.

This is a valuable time frame to rebuild your life. The weekend is filled with surprises, Aquarius.

Pisces (Feb. 19 to March 20) — A dark-haired male provides you with an opportunity you shouldn’t refuse during this lunar cycle. Why not look at all of the possibilities that could develop out of this endeavor. You’re in a position to expand and grow now, so put your ideas into action. The rippling effect of this benefits everyone involved, Pisces.

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

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Crossword & Sudoku Across 1. Flows back 5. Exasperate 8. Race type 12. Winter outerwear 13. Food container 14. ____ Grey tea 15. Gardening aid 16. First woman 17. Comparison word 18. Bird of ill ____ 19. Low grade 20. Word in a threat 21. Castle protection 23. Rent out 25. Fruit quencher 27. Ump’s kin 29. Mr. Seinfeld 33. Seek office 34. Fry 36. Scrutinize 37. Slogan 39. VCR button 40. Coop 41. Printing liquid 43. Sun, e.g.

45. Front of the calf 48. Befitting 50. Certain parasites 53. Atlantic fishes 54. Floral garland 55. Ocean flier 56. Skilled 57. Sea creature 58. Enthusiastic 59. Christmastime 60. Tricky 61. Yanks’ foes Down 1. Yodeler’s feedback 2. Thunder 3. Underground floor 4. Office worker, for short 5. Summer drink: 2 wds.

6. Speak wildly 7. Bow 8. Eliminate 9. Chair ____ 10. Bible boats 11. Exultant joy 22. Fiery crime 24. Emit 25. Sleeve filler 26. Pair 28. Animal skin 30. Temporary relief

31. Bread variety 32. Itch 35. Grumpily 38. Tree decoration 42. Curly veggies 44. Wedding site

45. Look over quickly 46. Tramp 47. Jobless 49. Skin 51. Toddler’s bed 52. Quits

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Government Notices n n n INVITATION TO BID HEAD START LEARNING MATERIALS BID NO.: 417-HS-050 Bids will be received until 11:00 a.m., local time, on Thursday, April 27, 2017 at the office of the Central Services Manager, City Hall Building, 425 East State Street, 4th floor, Rockford, Illinois 61104.

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

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

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

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

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

7337R TRRT 4/12 n n n LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given that the Rockford Park District intends to contract for the following items and services; specifications are on file with Demandstar.com or Jacki Minnihan, Purchasing Dept, Rockford Park District, 401 South Main St, Rockford, IL 61101, Phone: (815) 969-4094.

The Rockford Park District is seeking qualified contractors to perform slope mowing of the dams at Aldeen, Levings Park and Page Dry Dam. Mowing frequency shall be 9 times per year. Grass shall be cut at 3 to 4 inches depending on conditions. Contractors considered qualified will own the proper equipment to mow steep slopes per Equipment Requirements.

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. 17-2178 – Slope Mowing Contractor(s) at Selected Locations Pre-Bid Conference: Tuesday, April 18, 2017, at 10:00 a.m., Rockford Park District, 401 S. Main St., Rockford, IL 61101 Bid Opening: Wednesday, April 26, 2017, at 1:00 p.m., Rockford Park District, 401 S. Main St., Rockford, IL 61101 BY: Julianne C. Elliott, Secretary 7338R TRRT 4/12 n n n NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGIONAL OFFICE OF EDUCATION #4 REGIONAL ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL BUDGET HEARING FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017-2018 The FY 17-18 budget will be on file at the ROE#4 for public

review at 300 Heart Blvd., Loves Park, IL 61111.

The public hearing in regards to the said budget will be held on May 12th at 12:00 PM. This notice is compliance of the intergovernmental agreement for the counties of Boone and Winnebago and the Regional Office of Education #4.

7339R TRRT 4/19 n n n LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given that the West Suburban Fire Protection District intends to contract for the following items and services; and that the bid documents are on file and currently available through the architect, Phone: (815) 965-4586.

A $20.00 per set deposit is required and will be refunded upon return of sets in good condition. Bids for said contracts are invited and will be due by and opened at the District Office at the time indicated below. Bids shall be labeled “BID FOR NEW WEST SUBURBAN FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT ENGINE STORAGE FACILITY”. The Fire Protection District reserves the unrestricted right to reject any or all bids received, to waive or not to waive any informalities or technical irregularities as will best serve the District, and to accept the bids considered to be in the best interest of the District. Bids shall be held good for not less than 60 days from the time of opening.

Labor for all work shall be paid the General Prevailing Wage Rates established for the area for all laborers, workmen and mechanics.

Compliance with the requirements of the Illinois Wages of Employees on Public Works Act is required.

Bids for: All work for West Suburban Fire Protection District Engine Storage Facility Bids due by: May 3rd, 2017 4:00 p.m. at the District Office, 3816 W. State Street, Rockford, IL 61102 Dated: April 5, 2017 By: Linda Hayes, District Trustee President, West Suburban Fire Protection District 7340R TRRT 4/12 n n n City Council Rooms, City of Rockford, Illinois Date: April 3, 2017 RESOLUTION 2017-53-R A Resolution Declaring CityOwned Properties Located at 910 S. 6th St, 1409 S. 6th St, 1227 12th Ave, 1209 Blaisdell St, 516 Howard Ave, 315 Royal Ave, 209 Summit St, 216 Foster Ave, 933 Woodlawn Ave Surplus and Directing their Sale WHEREAS, the City of Rockford, Illinois (“City”) is an Illinois municipal corporation; and WHEREAS, the City is authorized pursuant to 65 ILCS 5/1176-4.1, to convey municipal real property whenever the corporate authorities are of the opinion that the real estate is no longer necessary, appropriate, required for the use of, profitable to, or for the best interests of the City; and WHEREAS, the City owns certain real property, all zoned R-1 (residential), located in Rockford, Illinois, at: 910 S. 6th St (11-26-428-013), 1409 S. 6th St (11-26-461-021), 1227 12th Ave (11-26-488-014), 1209 Blaisdell St (11-15-379-047), 516 Howard Ave (11-21-406-004), 315 Royal Ave (11-21-230-004), 209 Summit St (11-24-358-008), 216 Foster Ave (11-21-257-004), 933 Woodlawn Ave (11-14-356-006); and WHEREAS, the properties identified herein are vacant, not in use by the City at this time, and pursuant to the Blight Reduction Grant (“BRP”) awarded to the City by the Illinois Housing Development Authority (“IHDA”) and a partnership agreement with Rockford Corridor Improvement (“RCI”), the City shall transfer title of 34 city-owned properties to RCI

under the legal authority of 65 ILCS 5/11-76-4.1; and WHEREAS, within 30 days of the City acquiring title to each of the properties, title must be transferred to RCI prior to commencing any demolition work and fulfilling obligations under the BRP; and WHEREAS, the City finds that it is in its best interests to transfer the properties and to satisfy its obligations under the BRP by compliance with the statutory authority of 65 ILCS 5/11-76.4.1 and the procedures contained herein.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Rockford, Illinois as follows: Section 1. The recitals set forth above are hereby incorporated herein and made a part hereof.

Section 2. The properties described herein, 910 S. 6th St, 1409 S. 6th St, 1227 12th Ave, 1209 Blaisdell St, 516 Howard Ave, 315 Royal Ave, 209 Summit St, 216 Foster Ave, 933 Woodlawn Ave, are hereby declared “surplus” properties owned by the City of Rockford.

Section 3. In accordance with 65 ILCS 5/11-76-.4.1, the City hereby authorizes the sale of the property described herein.

For such purpose, the Mayor and Interim Legal Director are directed and authorized to ascertain the value of the properties through written MAI certified appraisals or through written certified appraisals of a State certified or licensed real estate appraiser, which shall be obtained through the authorization granted herein. The appraisal, upon receipt, shall be available for public inspection through the City of Rockford, and by any other means the Mayor and Interim Legal Director deems in the best interest of the City.

Section 4. Upon receipt and public inspection of the appraisals required in Section 3 herein, Mayor and Interim Legal Director are authorized and directed herein to conduct the sale of the properties, which shall be done through utilization of City staff.

Section 5. The City will consider acceptance of an offer for the properties, so long as it deems the proposed contract in the best interests of the City by a vote of two-thirds of the corporate authorities then holding office, on the condition that the offer price is not less than eighty percent (80%) of the appraised value of each property.

Section 6. The City Clerk is hereby directed to publish this Resolution, upon passage and adoption, in a newspaper published in the City.

Section 7. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage and approval as provided by law.

Proposals should be received not later than 1 p.m. on Monday, April 17, 2017 at the City of Rockford Finance Department, Attention Purchasing Director, 425 E. State Street, Rockford, Illinois, 61104.

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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 Beauty Salon (Lashes) business in said County and State under the name of Mimi’s Lash Studio at the following post office addresses: 2368 Lundgren Rd., Rockford, IL 61108; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Ingrid Gonzalez SIGNED: Ingrid Gonzalez 3/21/17 Subscribed and sworn (or

affirmed to) before me, this 21st day of March, A.D. 2017.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Angela Reina, DEPUTY 7267R TRRT 4/12 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a Merchant Services Brokerage business in said County and State under the name of D & B Business Consultants at the following post office addresses: 7133 Windsor Lake Pkwy., Loves Park, IL 61111; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Bobbi R. Chance; Douglas E. Loner SIGNED: Douglas E. Loner 3/27/17 SIGNED: Bobbi R. Chance 3/27/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 27th day of March, A.D. 2017.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Amy Reininger, DEPUTY 7264R TRRT 4/12 n n n Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Academy Non-discrimination Statement Our Lady of the Sacred Heart admits students of any race, color and national or ethnic origin and conveys to all, the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school (Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972).

Further, OLSHA does not discriminate individuals with disabilities, nor does the academy discriminate on the basis of race, color or national or ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, or in athletic or other school-administered programs(Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act; Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990; Title VI/VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964).

The academy is open to all Catholic students, and to those open to converting to the faith.

Our Lady of the Sacred Heart is not equipped to provide for the special needs of children with behavioral and emotional problems or learning disabilities that require special programs.

7336R TRRT 4/19 n n n NOTE: PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, YOU ARE ADVISED THAT THE LAW FIRM OF HINSHAW & CULBERTSON LLP IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO BLACKHAWK BANK f/k/a BLACKHAWK STATE BANK, Plaintiff, v.

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

Case No. 2017 CH 182 NOTICE TO PATRICK CROMBIE FOR PUBLICATION (10895 Chicory Ridge Way, Roscoe, Illinois 61073) The requisite Affidavit having been duly filed in my office, NOTICE is hereby given you, PATRICK CROMBIE, Defendant in the above-entitled suit, that the said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, by the said Plaintiff, against you the above-named Defendant, praying for the foreclosure of a certain

mortgage concerning the premises described as follows, to-wit: Legal description of the mortgage real estate and common address: Lot One Hundred Fifty-six (156) as designated upon Plat No. 6 of Chicory Ridge Subdivision, being a Subdivision of part of the Southeast Quarter (1/4) of Section 31 and part of the Southwest Quarter (1/4) of Section 32, all in Township 46 North, Range 2 East of the Third Principal Meridian, the Plat of which is recorded in Book 41 of Plats on Page 118A in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois.

COMMON ADDRESS: 10895 Chicory Ridge Way Roscoe, IL 61073 P.I.N. Number: 04-32-303-003 PROPERTY CODE: 032C 456 And for other relief; that Summons was duly issued out of the said Court against you as provided by law, and that the suit is now pending.

NOW, THEREFORE, unless you, the said above-named Defendant, file your Answer to the Complaint of said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 W. State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61101, on or before the 15th day of May, 2017, default may be entered in accordance with the prayer of said Complaint.

THOMAS A. KLEIN, Clerk of the Circuit Court, 17th Judicial Circuit, Winnebago County, Illinois PREPARED BY: Yashekia T. Simpkins (ARDC #6307014) HINSHAW & CULBERTSON LLP 100 Park Avenue/P.O. Box 1389 Rockford, IL 61105-1389 PHONE: 815-490-4900/FAX: 815-490-4901 ysimpkins@hinshawlaw.com 7342R TRRT 4/26 n n n NOTE: PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, YOU ARE ADVISED THAT THE LAW FIRM OF HINSHAW & CULBERTSON LLP IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO BLACKHAWK BANK, Plaintiff, v.

ROGER D. ELLISON; TERESA M. ELLISON; UNKNOWN OWNERS; UNKNOWN TENANTS; UNKNOWN SPOUSES; UNKNOWN HEIRS and NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants.

Case No. 2017 CH 128 NOTICE TO ROGER D. ELLISON FOR PUBLICATION (2415 Wisconsin Road, Rockford, Illinois 61108) The requisite Affidavit having been duly filed in my office, NOTICE is hereby given you, ROGER D. ELLISON, Defendant in the above-entitled suit, that the said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, by the said Plaintiff, against you the above-named Defendant, praying for the foreclosure of a certain mortgage concerning the premises described as follows, to-wit: Legal description of the mortgage real estate and common address: Lot Twenty-three (23) as designated upon the Plat of Colorado Heights

Subdivision Plat No. 3, being a Subdivision in the Southeast Quarter (1/4) of Section 31, Township 44 North, Range 2 East of the Third Principal Meridian, the Plat of which Subdivision is recorded in Book 23 of Plats on Page 167 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois.

COMMON ADDRESS: 2415 Wisconsin Road Rockford, IL 61108 P.I.N. Number: 12-31-452-029 PROPERTY CODE: 175D 367 And for other relief; that Summons was duly issued out of the said Court against you as provided by law, and that the suit is now pending.

NOW, THEREFORE, unless you, the said above-named Defendant, file your Answer to the Complaint of said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 W. State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61101, on or before the 15th day of May, 2017, default may be entered in accordance with the prayer of said Complaint.

THOMAS A. KLEIN, Clerk of the Circuit Court, 17th Judicial Circuit, Winnebago County, Illinois PREPARED BY: Yashekia T. Simpkins (ARDC #6307014) HINSHAW & CULBERTSON LLP 100 Park Avenue/P.O. Box 1389 Rockford, IL 61105-1389 PHONE: 815-490-4900/FAX: 815-490-4901 ysimpkins@hinshawlaw.com 7343R TRRT 4/26 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 Store (groceries) business in said County and State under the name of Guapa’s at the following post office addresses: 1244 Broadway, Rockford, IL 61104; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Christine Balanquet SIGNED: Christine Balanquet 4/10/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 10th day of April, A.D. 2017.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Thalia Gallardo, DEPUTY 7351R TRRT 4/26 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 Store (groceries) business in said County and State under the name of K Top Mini Market at the following post office addresses: 1101 Broadway, Rockford, IL 61104; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Kleity Balanquet-Puente SIGNED: Kleity Balanquet-Puente 4/10/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 10th day of April, A.D. 2017.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Thalia Gallardo, DEPUTY 7352R TRRT 4/26 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 Gutter Installation Siding business in said County

and State under the name of Ken-2 Gutters at the following post office addresses: 15202 Rockdale Rd., South Beloit, IL 61080; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Elton Spiess SIGNED: Elton Spiess 4/10/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 10th day of April, A.D. 2017.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Ashley L. Carter, DEPUTY 7353R TRRT 4/26 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 Adding bricks to front of home business in said County and State under the name of Big Brick Masonry of Rockford at the following post office addresses: 1332 S. Central Ave., Rockford, IL 61102; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Rodolfo Herrera-Rodriquez, 843-514-4828 SIGNED: Rodolfo Herrera-Rodriquez 4/6/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 6th day of April, A.D. 2017.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Thalia Gallardo, DEPUTY 7354R TRRT 4/26 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact an Advertising business for trade expos business in said County and State under the name of Illinois Camping, Fishing and Outdoors at the following post office addresses: 6137 Garrett Lane, Apt. 6, Rockford, IL 61107; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Michael W. Gerberick SIGNED: Michael W. Gerberick 4/7/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 7th day of April, A.D. 2017.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Angela Reina, DEPUTY 7355R TRRT 4/26 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a construction business in said County and State under the name of Asset Management Services at the following post office addresses: 12294 County Line Rd., Roscoe, IL 61073; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Jessica Harris SIGNED: Jessica Harris 4/7/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 7th day of April, A.D. 2017.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Thalia Gallardo, DEPUTY 7356R TRRT 4/26 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 food service and catering for events business in said County and State under the name of DP Enterprises at the following post office addresses: 1032 Haskell St., Rockford, IL 61109; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Chezera Porte SIGNED: Chezera Porte 4/5/17

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 5th day of April, A.D. 2017.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Ashley L. Carter, DEPUTY 7357R TRRT 4/26 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 commercial cleaning company business in said County and State under the name of Darby Clean Commercial Cleaning at the following post office addresses: 5417 Bennett St., #13, Loves Park, IL 61111; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Rick Poulisse SIGNED: Rick Poulisse 4/5/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 5th day of April, A.D. 2017.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Thalia Gallardo, DEPUTY 7358R TRRT 4/26 n n n SUPPLEMENTARY CERTIFICATE OF OWNERSHIP OF BUSINESS (ADDITION OF NAME) STATE OF ILLINOIS COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO ss.

Certificate No. 201372 On the 22nd day of July, A.D. 1998, the original certificate of ownership was filed in the office of County Clerk, in the County of Winnebago, Illinois for Jump 4 Joy Enterprises at the following address(es): 5225 Linden Rd., Unit 7206, Rockford, IL 61109.

On the 7th day of April, A.D. 2017, the following person or persons were added to said organization and now have a financial interest in the business carried on under such assumed name: Samuel Etim II. SIGNED: Samuel Etim II 4/7/17 STATE OF ILLINOIS, County of Winnebago ss.

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

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed) to before me, this 7th day of April A.D. 2017.

Amy Reininger, Deputy Clerk 7360R TRRT 4/12 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN CHANCERY IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: OTILIA BURCIAGA, Petitioner, vs.

ALFONSO J. BURCIAGA, Respondent.

Case No. 17 D 245 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to Respondent ALFONSO J. BURCIAGA that Petitioner OTILIA BURCIAGA 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 May 12, 2017, a judgment by default may be entered against you at any time thereafter for the relief requested in the petition. /s/ Otilia Burciaga, Petitioner 7361R TRRT 4/26

April 12, 2017 The Rock River Times. n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.DAVID R. NETHERY, et al Defendant 16CH 00466 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 22, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on May 24, 2017, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 105 AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF R.D. SCOTT’S FOURTH SUBDIVISION PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 19, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 20 OF PLATS ON PAGE 43 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 3415 PIONEER DRIVE, ROCKFORD, IL 61107 Property Index No. 12-19231-014.

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 14-16-05713.

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. 14-16-05713 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 16 CH 00466 TJSC#: 37-2045 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.

I718179 P7314R TRRT 4/26 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION Plaintiff, -v.MARK KRAJEWSKI, et al Defendant 16CH 00718 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 22, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on May 24, 2017, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT NINETY (90) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT NO. 2 OF HAWKS POINTE, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP 45 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH IS RECORDED IN BOOK 40 OF PLATS ON PAGE 163A IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 928 NIGHT OWL LANE, ROSCOE, IL 61073 Property Index No. 08-06152-013.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the

highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation.

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

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

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

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 14-16-11445.

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. 14-16-11445 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 16 CH 00718 TJSC#: 37-2047 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.

I718181 P7315R TRRT 4/26 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS FEDERAL HOME LOAN MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.KEVIN G. CUNIFF, et al Defendant 16CH 00808 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 8, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on May 22, 2017, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT SEVENTEEN (17) AS DESIGNATED UPON PLAT NO. 1 OF WESTLAKE VILLAGE, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF SECTIONS 25 AND 36 IN TOWNSHIP 27 NORTH, RANGE 10 EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN AND PART OF SECTION 31 IN TOWNSHIP 27 NORTH, RANGE 11 EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 41 OF PLATS ON PAGES 2A, 2B, 3A AND 3B, SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 12827 CLEARWATER POINTE, WINNEBAGO, IL 61088 Property Index No. 09-25203-017.

The real estate is improved with a condo/townhouse.

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

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

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

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

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

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a

mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required

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

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

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

For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-16-10944.

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. 14-16-10944 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 16 CH 00808 TJSC#: 37-1679 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.

I718274 P7316R TRRT 4/26 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Plaintiff, -v.TORRANCE NEALON A/K/A TORRENCE NEALON, et al Defendant 13CH 802 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 8, 2017, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: THE EAST SIXTY (60.0) FEET OF LOT TEN (10) IN BLOCK NINETEEN (19) AS DESIGNATED UPON NORTH PARK EAST FOURTH SUBDIVISION, A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION THIRTY-ONE (31) TOWNSHIP 45 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 18 OF PLATS ON PAGE 48 IN

THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; THE WEST LINE OF SAID PREMISES BEING PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 1103 COLONIAL DR, MACHESNEY PARK, IL 61115 Property Index No. 08-31429-002.

The real estate is improved with a single family, 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 in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \”AS IS\” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

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

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

For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce. com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. McCalla Raymer Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number 252687.

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

McCalla Raymer Pierce, LLC One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 252687 Case Number: 13 CH 802 TJSC#: 37-3038 I719063 P7317R TRRT 4/26 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION Plaintiff, -v.JEREMY DASCHER, et al Defendant 16CH 00112 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 29, 2017, 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 ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-THREE (123) AS DESIGNATED UPON PLAT NO. 4 OF OLSON PARK SUBDIVISION, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 20, TOWNSHIP 45 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 32 OF PLATS ON PAGE 174 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 9419 LAWSON DRIVE, MACHESNEY PARK, IL 61115 Property Index No. 08-20303-012.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. 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).

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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 14-15-19418.

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. 14-15-19418 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 16 CH 00112 TJSC#: 37-3175 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.

I719108 P7318R TRRT 4/26 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 Transport business in said County and State under the name of North Love Transport at the following post office addresses: 10180 Harrison Rd., Rockton, IL 61072; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Robert Felse SIGNED: Robert Felse 4/11/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 11th day of April, A.D. 2017.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Angela Reina, DEPUTY 7362R TRRT 4/26

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n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC Plaintiff, -v.BRANDON J. CAMPBELL, et al Defendant 16CH 00760 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 4, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on May 10, 2017, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOTS THIRTY, THIRTY-ONE AND THIRTY-TWO IN BLOCK E AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF ARDMORE, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE WEST HALF OF THE WEST HALF OF SECTION 33 AND A PART OF SECTION 32, IN TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 29 OF PLATS ON PAGE 6 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS Commonly known as 2211 WENTWORTH AVENUE, ROCKFORD, IL 61108 Property Index No. 12-33307-021, Property Index No. 12-33-307-020.

The real estate is improved with a residence.

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

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

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

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

Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of

section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption.

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

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

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

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

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

For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-16-11917.

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

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-16-11917 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 16 CH 00760 TJSC#: 37-407 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

I716913 P7241R TRRT 4/12 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS MIDFIRST BANK Plaintiff, -v.JEFFREY P BRECHLER, et al Defendant 16CH 524 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 18, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on May 9, 2017, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT FORTY-FIVE (45) IN BLOCK NINE (9) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE RE-PLAT OF ROLLING GREEN, A RESIDENTIAL

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Please refer to file number 257091.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive,

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

PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 257091 Case Number: 16 CH 524 TJSC#: 37-1965 I717540 P7242R TRRT 4/12 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION ND Plaintiff, vs.

RUTH A. YOAKUM, INDIVIDUALLY, AND AS INDEPENDENT EXECUTOR OF THE ESTATE OF DAVID M. YOAKUM, DECEASED; JEREMY YOAKUM; JOEL YOAKUM; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants, 14 CH 641 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, May 4, 2017 at the hour of 1:00 p.m. at Intercounty’s office, 2990 Perryville Road, Third Floor, Suite 2300, Rockford, Illinois 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: Lot Three (3) as designated upon the Plat of Brown Subdivision of part of the Southeast Quarter (1/4) of Section 1, Township 43 North, Range 2 and part of the Northeast Quarter (1/4) of Section 12, Township 43 North Range 2 the plat of which subdivision is recorded in Book 27 of Plats on Page 69 in the Recorder’s Office in Winnebago County, Illinois; Situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois.

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

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

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

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

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

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

vs.

VICTOR ALFEREZ; FATIMA GARCIA; COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO; ROCK RIVER WATER RECLAMATION DISTRICT; CITY OF ROCKFORD; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF VICTOR ALFEREZ, IF ANY; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF FATIMA GARCIA, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 16 CH 136 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, May 4, 2017, at the hour of 1:00 p.m., Intercounty’s office, 2990 Perryville Road, Third Floor, Suite 2300,Rockford, Illinois 61107, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: THE NORTH 1/2 OF LOTS 9 AND 10 IN BLOCK 27 AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF GREGORY`S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF ROCKFORD, EXCEPTING THAT PART THEREOF CONVEYED TO THE STATE OF ILLINOIS AS SET FORTH IN WARRANTY DEED RECORDED MARCH 8, 1990 AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 1872113 (MICROFILM NUMBER 9070878) THE PLAT OF WHICH ADDITION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 58 OF DEEDS (PLATS) ON PAGE 250 IN THE RECORDER`S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS: SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 711 6th Avenue, Rockford, IL 61104.

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

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

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

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

KENYETTA D. BENJAMIN AKA KENYETTA BENJAMIN AKA KENYETTA DANIELLE BENJAMIN; JOE LEE BENJAMIN AKA JOE L. BENJAMIN AKA JOE L. BENJAMIN SR. AKA JO LEE BENJAMIN; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants, 16 CH 766 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, May 4, 2017, at the hour of 1:00 p.m., Intercounty’s office, 2990 Perryville Road, Third Floor, Suite 2300,Rockford, Illinois 61107, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the

following described mortgaged real estate: Lot Seventy-nine (79) as designated upon the Plat of Summerdale Subdivision of part of the Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 10, Township 44 North, Range 1 East of the Third Principal Meridian, the Plat of which was recorded on April 1, 1954 in Book 20 of Plats on Page 208 in the Recorder’s Office situated in Winnebago County, State of Illinois.

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

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

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

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call The Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Anselmo Lindberg Oliver LLC, 1771 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563-1890. (630) 4536960. For Bidding instructions visit www.alolawgroup.com 24 hours prior to sale. F16090125 I718121 P7245R TRRT 4/12 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Plaintiff, -v.PATRICIA A. BALES, et al Defendant 16CH 00998 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 15, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on April 26, 2017, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT NINETY-FIVE (95) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF FACTORY ADDITION TO THE CITY OF ROCKFORD, WHICH PLAT IS RECORDED IN BOOK 11 OF PLATS ON PAGE 9 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 2717 KINSEY STREET, ROCKFORD, IL 61109 Property Index No. 15-01-129015 (217B091).

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

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

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

No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior

to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \”AS IS\” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

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

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

For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-16-15494.

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

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-16-15494 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 16 CH 00998 TJSC#: 37-2662 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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

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

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

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

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

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

DATED: March 24, 2017 /S/ KARL J. CANAVESI, JR. Administrator Name: William J. Howard Attorney Number: (#1271288) Attorney for the Estate of Karl J. Canavesi, Sr. Address: 124 North Water, Suite 100 City: Rockford, IL 61107 Telephone: (815) 964-8888 7248R TRRT 4/12 n n n 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 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

April 12, 2017 The Rock River Times. n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK TRUST, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR LSF9 MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST Plaintiff, -v.AMOS FINANCIAL LLC, CARMEN ANGEL Defendant 15CH 375 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 SEVENTY-FOUR (74) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF RIDGE-HAVEN BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTH HALF (1/2) OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 32, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 27 OF PLATS ON PAGE 84 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE ON WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 3903 SEWARD AVE, ROCKFORD, IL 61108 Property Index No. 12-32378-021.

The real estate is improved with a single family home, 1 car attached garage.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce. com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. McCalla Raymer Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number 253219.

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

McCalla Raymer Pierce, LLC One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 253219 Case Number: 15 CH 375 TJSC#: 37-3184 I719116 P7319R TRRT 4/26 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR MASTR ASSET BACKED SECURITIES TRUST 2005-HE2 MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-HE2; Plaintiff, vs.

KEVIN YORK; DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR FRANKLIN CREDIT TRUST SERIES I, THE HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK, AS TRUSTEE FOR FRANKLIN MORTGAGE ASSET TRUST 2009-A; UNKNOWN OWNERS, GENERALLY AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 15 CH 254 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 18, 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 530 AS DESIGNATED UPON THE FINAL PLAT NUMBER 14 OF CHICORY RIDGE SUBDIVISION BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 31,TOWNSHIP 46 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH IS RECORDED IN BOOK 44 OF PLATS ON THE PAGE 104A IN THE RECORDER ‘S OFFICE, WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS: SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS.

Commonly known as 11270 Jasmine Drive, Roscoe, IL 61073.

P.I.N. 04-31-202-005.

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

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call Ms. Kimberly S. Reid at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Kluever & Platt, L.L.C., 65 East Wacker Place, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (312) 236-0077. SPSF.2101 I719230 P7320R TRRT 4/26 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS STONEGATE MORTGAGE CORPORATION; Plaintiff, vs.

LINDA S. HALE AKA LINDA SUE HALE AKA LINDA HALE; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants, 16 CH 243 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 18, 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 31 AS DESIGNATED UPON PLAT NO. 6 OF MILL ROAD SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE WEST 1/2 OF SECTION 26, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 2, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 35 OF PLATS ON PAGE 210 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 1081 Aura Drive, Rockford, Illinois 61108.

P.I.N. 12-26-301-004.

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. F16020262 I719231 P7321R TRRT 4/26 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.; Plaintiff, vs.

THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A.,

SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO CAPITAL ONE BANK; FEDERAL RESOURCE CORPORATION; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF RELDA E. SHEPHERD, DECEASED; DEBORAH VAN WINKLE; SHERRY ZACK, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF RELDA E. SHEPHERD, DECEASED Defendants, 16 CH 500 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 18, 2017 at the hour of 1:00 p.m. at Intercounty’s office, 2990 Perryville Road, Third Floor, Suite 2300, Rockford, Illinois 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: Lot Three (3) in Block Eight (8) as designated upon the Plat of H. Johnston’s Subdivision of part of the N. 1/2 of Sec. 21, T. 44 N., R. 1 E. of the 3rd P.M., the Plat of which Subdivision is recorded in Book 5 of Plats on Page 3 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois.

Commonly known as 320 North Johnston Avenue, Rockford, IL 61101.

P.I.N. 11-21-133-011.

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.

16-012026 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I719232 P7322R TRRT 4/26 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION (‘’FANNIE MAE’’), A CORPORATION ORGANIZED AND EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Plaintiff, -v.CRAIG A ROBERTS, et al Defendant 16CH 352 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 15, 2017, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: THE NORTHERLY FIFTY (50) FEET IN WIDTH OF LOT TEN (10) IN BLOCK FIVE (5) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF COLEMAN AND GARRISON’S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF ROCKFORD, THE PLAT OF

WHICH ADDITION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 37 OF DEEDS ON PAGE 27 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS; THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID PREMISES BEING PARALLEL WITH THE NORTHERLY LINE OF SAID LOT. Commonly known as 1030 NORTH COURT STREET, ROCKFORD, IL 61103 Property Index No. 11-14458-001.

The real estate is improved with a multi-family residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. 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 254784.

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. 254784 Case Number: 16 CH 352 TJSC#: 37-3202 I719255 P7323R TRRT 4/26 n n n TAX DEED NO. 2017TX20 FILED April 5, 2017 EULOGIO SOSA, 165 East Ave., South Elgin, IL 60177 STATE BANK OF ILLINOIS, 1140 W. Spring St., South Elgin, IL 60177 OCCUPANTS, 207 S. Central Ave., Rockford, IL 61102 UNKNOWN OWNERS OR PARTIES INTERESTED, GENERALLY TAKE NOTICE County of Winnebago Date Premises Sold October 27, 2014 Certificate No. 201301083 Sold of General Taxes of (year) 2013 Sold for Special Assessment of (municipality) N/A and Special Assessment Number N/A Warrant No. N/A Inst. No. N/A YOUR PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES Property located at 207 S. Central Ave., Rockford, IL 61102 Legal Description or Permanent Index No.: Part of Lots One (1) and Two (2) in Block Twelve (12) as designated upon Map of Rockford Wesleyan Seminary Association’s Addition to the City of Rockford, the Plat of which Addition is recorded in Book 42 of Deeds on page 4 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois, bounded and described as follows: Commencing at a point in the Westerly line of said Lot Two (2), 48 feet Northerly from the Southwesterly corner of said Lot Two (2); thence Easterly, parallel with the Southerly line of said Lots Two (2) and One (1), to the Easterly line of said Lot One (1); thence Northerly, on said Easterly line, approximately 50 feet, more or less, to the Southeasterly corner of premises conveyed by Frank E. Searles and wife to Grace M. Cronk by Warranty Deed recorded in Book 169 on page 382 in said Recorder’s Office; thence Westerly, on the Southerly line of said premises so conveyed to Grace M. Cronk to the Westerly line of said Lot Two (2); thence Southerly, on said Westerly line, 50.17 feet, more or less, to the place of commencement; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois.

Tax Code No. 11-21-285-017 This Notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on October 27, 2017.

The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6 month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his assignee pays any subse­quently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming.

This Notice is also to advise you that a Petition has been filed for a Tax Deed which will transfer title

and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before October 27, 2017.

This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of this County in Rockford, Illinois, on November 17, 2017 at 9:30 a.m. in Courtroom 412.

You may be present at this hearing, but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time.

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY Redemption can be made at any time on or before October 27, 2017, by applying to the County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois, at the County Courthouse in Rockford, Illinois.

For further information contact the County Clerk.

Clerk of the Circuit Court of Winnebago County 7331R TRRT 4/26 n n n TAX DEED NO. 2017TX21 FILED April 5, 2017 THOMAS H. GOLDEN, 2436 Elm St., Rockford, IL 61102 ARLENE J. GOLDEN, 2436 Elm St., Rockford, IL 61102 OCCUPANTS, 2436 Elm St., Rockford, IL 61102 UNKNOWN OWNERS OR PARTIES INTERESTED, GENERALLY TAKE NOTICE County of Winnebago Date Premises Sold October 27, 2014 Certificate No. 201301067 Sold of General Taxes of (year) 2013 Sold for Special Assessment of (municipality) N/A and Special Assessment Number N/A Warrant No. N/A Inst. No. N/A YOUR PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES Property located at 2436 Elm St., Rockford, IL 61102 Legal Description or Permanent Index No.: Part of Lot Eight (8) in Block Eight (8) as designated upon the Plat of Kellogg and Sheldon’s Subdivision of Blocks 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29 and 30 of Rockford Wesleyan Seminary Association’s Addition to the City of Rockford, the Plat of which Subdivision is recorded in Book 4 of Plats on page 10 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois, bounded as follows, to-wit: Beginning at the Northeasterly corner of said Lot Eight (8); thence South, along the East line of said Lot Eight (8), 100 feet; thence Westerly, parallel with the Southerly line of said Lot Eight (8), to the Westerly line of said Lot Eight (8); thence Northerly, along said Westerly line, 100 feet to the Northwesterly corner of said Lot Eight (8); thence Easterly, along the Northerly line of said Lot Eight (8) to the place of beginning; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois.

Tax Code No. 11-21-256-002 This Notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on October 27, 2017.

The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6 month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his assignee pays any subse­quently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before

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redeeming.

This Notice is also to advise you that a Petition has been filed for a Tax Deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before October 27, 2017.

This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of this County in Rockford, Illinois, on November 17, 2017 at 9:30 a.m. in Courtroom 412.

You may be present at this hearing, but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time.

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY Redemption can be made at any time on or before October 27, 2017, by applying to the County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois, at the County Courthouse in Rockford, Illinois.

For further information contact the County Clerk.

Clerk of the Circuit Court of Winnebago County 7330R TRRT 4/26 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: DAVID L. MARLOW SR., Deceased.

CASE NO. 2017 P 97 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of DAVID L. MARLOW SR. on February 13, 2017. Letters of Office were issued on March 31, 2017 to LISA MOORE fka LISA KOERNER who is the legal representatives of the estate. The attorney for the estate is ANTHONY A. SAVAIANO, 535 Loves Park Dr., Loves Park, IL 61111.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before October 21, 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 St., Rockford, IL 61101, or with the estate legal representative, or both.

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

DATED: 4/11/17 LISA MOORE fka LISA KOERNER, EXECUTOR ANTHONY A. SAVAIANO #87 Attorney for Estate 535 Loves Park Drive Loves Park, IL 61111 815/654-3060 7364R TRRT 4/26

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The Rock River Times. April 12, 2017

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 12, 2017 The Rock River Times. n n n TAX DEED NO. 2017TX12 FILED April 5, 2017 LEEANNA MAGIN, 2224 N. Church St., Rockford, IL 61103 CITY OF ROCKFORD, 425 E. State St., Rockford, IL 61104 OCCUPANTS, 2224 N. Church St., Rockford, IL 61103 UNKNOWN OWNERS OR PARTIES INTERESTED, GENERALLY TAKE NOTICE County of Winnebago Date Premises Sold October 27, 2014 Certificate No. 201300501 Sold of General Taxes of (year) 2013 Sold for Special Assessment of (municipality) N/A and Special Assessment Number N/A Warrant No. N/A Inst. No. N/A YOUR PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES Property located at 2224 N. Church Str., Rockford, IL 61103 Legal Description or Permanent Index No.: Lot One (1) in Block Seventeen (17) as designated upon the Plat of E.H. Marsh’s Park View Subdivision of a part of the Northeast Quarter (1/4) of Section 14 and of the Southeast Quarter (1/4) of Section 11, Township 44 North, Range 1 East of the Third Principal Meridian, the Plat of which Subdivision is recorded in Book 4 of Plats on page 8 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois.

Tax Code No. 11-11-462-009 This Notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on October 27, 2017.

The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6 month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his assignee pays any subse­quently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming.

This Notice is also to advise you that a Petition has been filed for a Tax Deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before October 27, 2017.

This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of this County in Rockford, Illinois, on November 17, 2017 at 9:30 a.m. in Courtroom 412.

You may be present at this hearing, but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time.

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY Redemption can be made at any time on or before October 27, 2017, by applying to the County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois, at the County Courthouse in Rockford, Illinois.

For further information contact the County Clerk.

Clerk of the Circuit Court of Winnebago County 7324R TRRT 4/26 n n n TAX DEED NO. 2017TX13 FILED April 5, 2017 KEVIN WIEGERS, 906 Prairie Hill Cl., Winnebago, IL 61088 KIMBERLY WIEGERS, 906 Prairie Hill Cl., Winnebago, IL 61088 CITY OF ROCKFORD, 425 E. State St., Rockford, IL 61104

OCCUPANTS, 521 N. Horace Ave., Rockford, IL 61101 UNKNOWN OWNERS OR PARTIES INTERESTED, GENERALLY TAKE NOTICE County of Winnebago Date Premises Sold October 27, 2014 Certificate No. 201300797 Sold of General Taxes of (year) 2013 Sold for Special Assessment of (municipality) N/A and Special Assessment Number N/A Warrant No. N/A Inst. No. N/A YOUR PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES Property located at 521 N. Horace Ave., Rockford, IL 61103 Legal Description or Permanent Index No.: Lot One Hundred Seventeen (117) as designated upon the Plat of School Street Subdivision, being a Subdivision lying in a part of the Southwest 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 13 of Plats on page 23 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois.

Tax Code No. 11-16-380-001 This Notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on October 27, 2017.

The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6 month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his assignee pays any subse­quently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming.

This Notice is also to advise you that a Petition has been filed for a Tax Deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before October 27, 2017.

This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of this County in Rockford, Illinois, on November 17, 2017 at 9:30 a.m. in Courtroom 412.

You may be present at this hearing, but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time.

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY Redemption can be made at any time on or before October 27, 2017, by applying to the County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois, at the County Courthouse in Rockford, Illinois.

For further information contact the County Clerk.

Clerk of the Circuit Court of Winnebago County 7325R TRRT 4/26 n n n TAX DEED NO. 2017TX14 FILED April 5, 2017 SUSAN K. JONES, 614 Newport Ave., Rockford, IL 61102 CITY OF ROCKFORD, 425 E. State St., Rockford, IL 61104 OCCUPANTS, 614 Newport Ave., Rockford, IL 61102 UNKNOWN OWNERS OR PARTIES INTERESTED, GENERALLY TAKE NOTICE County of Winnebago Date Premises Sold October 27, 2014 Certificate No. 201300964 Sold of General Taxes of (year) 2013 Sold for Special Assessment of

(municipality) N/A and Special Assessment Number N/A Warrant No. N/A Inst. No. N/A YOUR PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES Property located at 614 Newport Avenue, Rockford, IL 61102 Legal Description or Permanent Index No.: Lot Two Hundred Forty-One (241) as designated upon the Re-Plat of part of Washington Park Subdivision, the Plat of which Re-Plat is recorded in Book 13 of Plats on page 32 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois.

Tax Code No. 11-20-454-005 This Notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on October 27, 2017.

The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6 month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his assignee pays any subse­quently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming.

This Notice is also to advise you that a Petition has been filed for a Tax Deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before October 27, 2017.

This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of this County in Rockford, Illinois, on November 17, 2017 at 9:30, a.m. in Courtroom 412.

You may be present at this hearing, but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time.

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY Redemption can be made at any time on or before October 27, 2017, by applying to the County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois, at the County Courthouse in Rockford, Illinois.

For further information contact the County Clerk.

Clerk of the Circuit Court of Winnebago County 7326R TRRT 4/26 n n n TAX DEED NO. 2017TX15 FILED April 5, 2017 MARK A. HERNANDEZ, 5146 Browns Mill Rd., Freeport, IL 61032 CITY OF ROCKFORD, 425 E. State St., Rockford, IL 61104 ASSET ACCEPTANCE LLC, c/o Blitt & Gaines, P.C., 661 Glenn Ave., Wheeling, IL 60090 ASSET ACCEPTANCE LLC, c/o Registered Agent: Illinois Corporation Service, 801 Adlai Stevenson Dr., Springfield, IL 62703 OCCUPANTS, 402 Bayliss Ave., Rockford, IL 61101 UNKNOWN OWNERS OR PARTIES INTERESTED, GENERALLY TAKE NOTICE County of Winnebago Date Premises Sold October 27, 2014 Certificate No. 201300975 Sold of General Taxes of (year) 2013 Sold for Special Assessment of (municipality) N/A and Special Assessment Number N/A Warrant No. N/A Inst. No. N/A YOUR PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES Property located at 402 Bayliss Ave., Rockford, IL 61101

Legal Description or Permanent Index No.: Lot Eleven (11) in Block Two (2) as designated upon the Plat of Day’s Subdivision of a part of the Northwest Quarter (1/4) of Section 21, Township 44 North, Range 1 East of the Third Principal Meridian, the Plat of which is recorded in Book 7 of Plats on page 4 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois.

Tax Code No. 11-21-104-012 This Notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on October 27, 2017.

The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6 month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his assignee pays any subse­quently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming.

This Notice is also to advise you that a Petition has been filed for a Tax Deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before October 27, 2017.

This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of this County in Rockford, Illinois, on November 17, 2017 at 9:30 a.m. in Courtroom 412.

You may be present at this hearing, but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time.

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY Redemption can be made at any time on or before October 27, 2017, by applying to the County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois, at the County Courthouse in Rockford, Illinois.

For further information contact the County Clerk.

Clerk of the Circuit Court of Winnebago County 7327R TRRT 4/26 n n n TAX DEED NO. 2017TX16 FILED April 5, 2017 SSOR LLC, 129 S. Phelps Ave., #1007, Rockford, IL 61108 OCCUPANTS, 1219 Island Ave., Rockford, IL 61102 CITY OF ROCKFORD, 425 E. State St., Rockford, IL 61104 MARIAN C. OTT and GLENN H. OTT, c/o Reno & Zahm LLP, 2902 McFarland Rd., Ste. 400, Rockford, IL 61107 LEROY MOODY, c/o Kim Casey, Holmstrom & Kennedy, 800 N. Church St., P.O. Box 589, Rockford, IL 61105-0589 UNKNOWN OWNERS OR PARTIES INTERESTED, GENERALLY TAKE NOTICE County of Winnebago Date Premises Sold October 27, 2014 Certificate No. 201301606 Sold of General Taxes of (year) 2013 Sold for Special Assessment of (municipality) N/A and Special Assessment Number N/A Warrant No. N/A Inst. No. N/A YOUR PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES Property located at 1219 Island Ave., Rockford, IL 61102 Legal Description or Permanent Index No.: Lot Thirteen (13) in Block Three (3) as designated upon the Plat of Hutchins

Park, being a Subdivision of part of the Southwest Quarter (1/4) of Section 27, Township 44 North, Range 1 East of the Third Principal Meridian, the Plat of which Subdivision is recorded in Book 86 of Deeds on page 328 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois.

Tax Code No. 11-27-351-016 This Notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on October 27, 2017.

The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6 month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his assignee pays any subse­quently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming.

This Notice is also to advise you that a Petition has been filed for a Tax Deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before October 27, 2017 This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of this County in Rockford, Illinois, on November 17, 2017 at 9:30 a.m. in Courtroom 412.

You may be present at this hearing, but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time.

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY Redemption can be made at any time on or before October 27, 2017, by applying to the County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois, at the County Courthouse in Rockford, Illinois.

For further information contact the County Clerk.

Clerk of the Circuit Court of Winnebago County 7335R TRRT 4/26 n n n TAX DEED NO. 2017TX17 FILED April 5, 2017 MONICA RAMIREZ, 821 Kent St., Rockford, IL 61102 IVAN ZAMORA, 821 Kent St., Rockford, IL 61102 OCCUPANTS, 821 Kent St., Rockford, IL 61102 BANCO POPULAR NORTH AMERICA, 9600 West Bryn Mawr, 3rd Floor, Rosemont, IL 60018 BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, 4425 Ponce De Leon Blvd., 5th Fl, Coral Gables, FL 33146 CITY OF ROCKFORD WATER DEPARTMENT, 425 E. State St., Rockford, IL 61104 STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE CO., c/o SILVESTRI LAW OFFICE, 2208 Charles St., Rockford, IL 61104 STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE CO., ONE STATE FARM PLAZA, BLOOMINGTON, IL 61710 UNKNOWN OWNERS OR PARTIES INTERESTED, GENERALLY TAKE NOTICE County of Winnebago Date Premises Sold October 27, 2014 Certificate No. 201301539 Sold of General Taxes of (year) 2013 Sold for Special Assessment of (municipality) N/A and Special Assessment Number N/A Warrant No. N/A Inst. No. N/A YOUR PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES Property located at 821 Kent

St., Rockford, IL 61102 Legal Description or Permanent Index No.: The Easterly 50 feet of the Westerly 106 feet of Lots Four (4) and Five (5) in Block Forty-Four (44) as designated upon the Plat of T.D. Robertson’s Addition to the City of Rockford, the Plat of which is recorded in Book 42 of Deeds on page 341 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois; the Easterly and Westerly lines of said tract being parallel with the Westerly lines of said two Lots; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois.

Tax Code No. 11-27-136-004 This Notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on October 27, 2017.

The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6 month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his assignee pays any subse­quently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming.

This Notice is also to advise you that a Petition has been filed for a Tax Deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before October 27, 2017.

This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of this County in Rockford, Illinois, on November 17, 2017 at 9:30 a.m. in Courtroom 412.

You may be present at this hearing, but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time.

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY Redemption can be made at any time on or before October 27, 2017, by applying to the County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois, at the County Courthouse in Rockford, Illinois.

For further information contact the County Clerk.

Clerk of the Circuit Court of Winnebago County 7334R TRRT 4/26 n n n TAX DEED NO. 2017TX18 FILED April 5, 2017 LINDA R. WILLIAMS, 712 N. Court St., Rockford, IL 61103 OCCUPANTS, 712 N. Court St., Rockford, IL 61103 ARGENT MORTGAGE COMPANY, LLC, P.O. Box 14130, Orange, CA 92863-1530 AMERIQUEST MORTGAGE COMPANY, 505 City Park Way West, 5th Floor, Orange, CA 98268 WELLS FARGO BANK NA, 3601 Minnesota Dr., Ste. 200, Bloomington, MN 55435 WINNEBAGO COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT, 555 N. Court St., Ste. 301, Rockford, IL 61103 ROCK RIVER WATER RECLAMATION DISTRICT, 3501 Kishwaukee St., Rockford, IL 61109 UNKNOWN OWNERS OR PARTIES INTERESTED, GENERALLY TAKE NOTICE County of Winnebago Date Premises Sold October 27, 2014 Certificate No. 201301265 Sold of General Taxes of (year) 2013 Sold for Special Assessment of (municipality) N/A and Special Assessment Number N/A Warrant No. N/A Inst. No. N/A

YOUR PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES Property located at 712 N. Court St., Rockford, IL 61103 Legal Description or Permanent Index No.: Part of Lot Eleven (11) as designated upon the Assessor’s Plat of Block 71 of George Haskell’s 2nd Addition to the City of Rockford, the Plat of which is recorded in Book 86 of Deeds on page 51 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois, bounded as follows, to-wit: Commencing at the Easterly most corner of said Lot 11; thence Westerly, along and upon the Northeasterly line of said Lot, 256 feet, more or less, to a point 70.58 feet Easterly from the Northerly most corner of said Lot 11; thence Southerly, on a line parallel with the Northwesterly line of said Lot 11, 42.61 feet; thence Easterly, on a line parallel with the Northeasterly line of said Lot 11, 256 feet, more or less, to a point on the Southeasterly line of said Lot 11, said point being 42 feet Southerly from the Easterly most corner of said Lot 11; thence Northerly, along the Southeasterly line of said Lot 11, 42 feet to the place of beginning; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois.

Tax Code No. 11-23-107-028 This Notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on October 27, 2017.

The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6 month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his assignee pays any subse­quently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming.

This Notice is also to advise you that a Petition has been filed for a Tax Deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before October 27, 2017.

This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of this County in Rockford, Illinois, on November 17, 2017 at 9:30 a.m. in Courtroom 412.

You may be present at this hearing, but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time.

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY Redemption can be made at any time on or before October 27, 2017, by applying to the County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois, at the County Courthouse in Rockford, Illinois.

For further information contact the County Clerk.

Clerk of the Circuit Court of Winnebago County 7333R TRRT 4/26 n n n TAX DEED NO. 2017TX19 FILED April 5, 2017 BRUCE J. PATTON, 708 S. Greenview Ave., Rockford, IL 61102 JOANN M. PATTON, deceased, 708 S. Greenview Ave., Rockford, IL 61102 OCCUPANTS, 708 S. Greenview Ave., Rockford, IL 61102 UNKNOWN OWNERS OR PARTIES INTERESTED, GENERALLY TAKE NOTICE County of Winnebago Date Premises Sold October 27, 2014

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Certificate No. 201301112 Sold of General Taxes of (year) 2013 Sold for Special Assessment of (municipality) N/A and Special Assessment Number N/A Warrant No. N/A Inst. No. N/A YOUR PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES Property located at 708 S. Greenview Ave., Rockford, IL 61102 Legal Description or Permanent Index No.: Lot Six (6) as designated upon the Plat of Orchard Heights, being a Subdivision of part of the Southwest Quarter (1/4) of Section 21, in Township 44 North, Range 1 East of the Third Principal Meridian, the Plat of which Subdivision is recorded in Book 13 of Plats on page 15 1/2 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois.

Tax Code No. 11-21-355-004 This Notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on October 27, 2017.

The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6 month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his assignee pays any subse­quently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming.

This Notice is also to advise you that a Petition has been filed for a Tax Deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before October 27, 2017.

This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of this County in Rockford, Illinois, on November 17, 2017 at 9:30 a.m. in Courtroom 412.

You may be present at this hearing, but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time.

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY Redemption can be made at any time on or before October 27, 2017, by applying to the County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois, at the County Courthouse in Rockford, Illinois.

For further information contact the County Clerk.

Clerk of the Circuit Court of Winnebago County 7332R TRRT 4/26 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN CHANCERY IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: ROBERT EARL CLEVELAND, JR., Petitioner, vs.

ERICA D. COTTON, Respondent.

Case No. 17 D 183 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to Respondent ERICA D. COTTON that Petitioner ROBERT EARL CLEVELAND, JR. 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 May 12, 2017, a judgment by default may be entered against you at any time thereafter for the relief requested in the petition. /s/ Robert Earl Cleveland, Jr., Petitioner 7350R TRRT 4/26

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The Rock River Times. April 12, 2017

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 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 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 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 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 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 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

ALPINE BANK & TRUST CO., Plaintiff, v.

THEODORE KRAUSS a/k/a THEODORE S. KRAUSS; CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A.; UNKNOWN OWNERS; UNKNOWN TENANTS; UNKNOWN SPOUSES; UNKNOWN HEIRS and NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants.

Case No.: 2017 CH 321 NOTICE TO UNKNOWN OWNERS; UNKNOWN TENANTS; UNKNOWN SPOUSES; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS FOR PUBLICATION The requisite Affidavit having been duly filed in my office, NOTICE is hereby given you, UNKNOWN OWNERS; UNKNOWN TENANTS; UNKNOWN SPOUSES; UNKNOWN HEIRS and NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants in the above-entitled suit, that the said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, by the said Plaintiff, against you and other Defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain mortgage concerning the premises described as follows, to-wit: LOT 307 AS DESIGNATED UPON PLAT NO. 9 OF MULFORD HILLS, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 34, TOWNSHIP 45 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 41 OF PLATS ON PAGE 31A IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. COMMON ADDRESS: 6094 Nimtz Road Loves Park, IL 61111 PROPERTY CODE: 142C 407 P.I.N. NUMBER: 08-34-303013 And for other relief; that Summons was duly issued out of the said Court against you as provided by law, and that the suit is now pending.

NOW, THEREFORE, unless you, the said above-named Defendants, file your Answer to the Complaint of said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Winnebago County Courthouse in the City of Rockford, Illinois, on or before the 15th day of May, 2017, default may be entered in accordance with the prayer of said Complaint.

THOMAS A. KLEIN, Clerk of the Circuit Court, 17th Judicial Circuit, Winnebago County, Illinois PREPARED BY: Yashekia T. Simpkins (ARDC #6307014) HINSHAW & CULBERTSON LLP 100 Park Avenue P.O. Box 1389 Rockford, IL 61105-1389 Phone: 815-490-4900 Fax: 815-490-4901 ysimpkins@hinshawlaw.com 7363R TRRT 4/26

April 12, 2017 The Rock River Times. n n n TAX DEED NO. 2017TX22 FILED April 5, 2017 LORENZO GARCIA, 1307 Vagabond Lane, Orlando, FL 32839 GUADALUPE MARTINEZ, 1307 Vagabond Lane, Orlando, FL 42839 CITY OF ROCKFORD, 425 E. State St., Rockford, IL 61104 OCCUPANTS, 211 Royal Ave., Rockford, IL 61101 UNKNOWN OWNERS OR PARTIES INTERESTED, GENERALLY TAKE NOTICE County of Winnebago Date Premises Sold October 27, 2014 Certificate No. 201301050 Sold of General Taxes of (year) 2013 Sold for Special Assessment of (municipality) N/A and Special Assessment Number N/A Warrant No. N/A Inst. No. N/A YOUR PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES Property located at 211 Royal Ave., Rockford, IL 61101 Legal Description or Permanent Index No.: Lot Fourteen (14) in Block Six (6) as designated upon the Plat of Colton’s Subdivision of part of the Northeast Quarter (1/4) of Section 21, Township 44 North, Range 1 East of the Third Principal Meridian, the Plat of which Subdivision is recorded in Book 3 of Plats on page 29 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois.

Tax Code No. 11-21-234-007 This Notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on October 27, 2017.

The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6 month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his assignee pays any subse­quently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming.

This Notice is also to advise you that a Petition has been filed for a Tax Deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before October 27, 2017.

This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of this County in Rockford, Illinois, on November 17, 2017 at 9:30 a.m. in Courtroom 412.

You may be present at this hearing, but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time.

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY Redemption can be made at any time on or before October 27, 2017, by applying to the County Clerk of Winnebago County,

Illinois, at the County Courthouse in Rockford, Illinois.

For further information contact the County Clerk.

Clerk of the Circuit Court of Winnebago County 7329R TRRT 4/26 n n n TAX DEED NO. 2017TX23 FILED April 5, 2017 ROBERT L. MONTGOMERY, 713 W. 140th, Gardena, CA 90247 ANGELA CHICO, ADDRESS UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS, 422 Alliance Ave., Rockford, IL 61101 UNKNOWN OWNERS OR PARTIES INTERESTED, GENERALLY TAKE NOTICE County of Winnebago Date Premises Sold October 27, 2014 Certificate No. 201301019 Sold of General Taxes of (year) 2013 Sold for Special Assessment of (municipality) N/A and Special Assessment Number N/A Warrant No. N/A Inst. No. N/A YOUR PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES Property located at 422 Alliance Ave., Rockford, IL 61101 Legal Description or Permanent Index No.: Parts of Lots One (1), Two (2) and Three (3) in Block One (1) as designated upon the Plat of H. Johnston’s Subdivision of part of the North Half (1/2) of Section 21, 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 3 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois, bounded as follows, to-wit: Beginning at the Southeast corner of said Lot One (1), thence North, along the East line of said Lot One (1), 45 feet; thence West, parallel with the south lines of said Lots One (1), Two (2) and Three (3), to the West line of said Lot Three (3); thence South, along said West line, 45 feet to the Southwest corner of said Lot Three (3); thence East, along the South lines of Lots Three (3), Two (2) and One (1) to the place of beginning; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois.

Tax Code No. 11-21-202-013 This Notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on October 27, 2017.

The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6 month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his assignee pays any subse­quently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming.

This Notice is also to advise you that a Petition has been filed for a Tax Deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before October 27, 2017.

This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of this County in Rockford, Illinois, on November 17, 2017 at 9:30 a.m. in Courtroom 412.

You may be present at this hearing, but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time.

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY Redemption can be made at any time on or before October 27, 2017, by applying to the County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois, at the County Courthouse in Rockford, Illinois.

For further information contact the County Clerk.

Clerk of the Circuit Court of Winnebago County 7328R TRRT 4/26 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, a Wisconsin State Bank, Plaintiff, v.

WILLIAM T. CACCIATORE, SR.; NANCY L. CACCIATORE; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE; LAKE SUMMERSET ASSOCIATION, INC.; OTTER CREEK LAKE UTILITY DISTRICT; UNKNOWN OWNERS; UNKNOWN TENANTS; UNKNOWN SPOUSES; UNKNOWN HEIRS and NONRECORD CLAIMANTS,, Defendants.

Case No. 17-CH-306 NOTICE TO UNKNOWN OWNERS; UNKNOWN TENANTS; UNKNOWN SPOUSES; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS FOR PUBLICATION (1928 Baintree Road, Davis, Illinois 61019) The requisite Affidavit having been duly filed in my office, NOTICE is hereby given you, UNKNOWN OWNERS; UNKNOWN TENANTS; UNKNOWN SPOUSES; UNKNOWN HEIRS and NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants in the above-entitled suit, that the said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, by the said Plaintiff, against you and other Defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain mortgage concerning the premises described as follows, to-wit: Lot 1928 in Section 8 of the corrected Final Plat No. 2 of Lake Summerset, the Plat of which Subdivision is recorded in Book 32 of Plats

on pages 262 through 270 inclusive, in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois.

COMMON ADDRESS: 1928 Baintree Road Davis, Illinois 61019 PROPERTY CODE: 05-06376-010 And for other relief; that Summons was duly issued out of the said Court against you as provided by law, and that the suit is now pending.

NOW, THEREFORE, unless you, the said above-named Defendants, file your Answer to the Complaint of said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 W. State Street, Rockford, Illinois, on or before the 12th day of May, 2017, default may be entered in accordance with the prayer of said Complaint.

THOMAS A. KLEIN, Clerk of the Circuit Court, 17th Judicial Circuit, Winnebago County, Illinois PREPARED BY: 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 7344R TRRT 4/26 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: GERALD L. HEISLER, Deceased.

CASE NO. 2017 P 117 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of GERALD L. HEISLER. Letters of Office were issued on March 27, 2017, to Marjorie R. Zimmerman, 408 River Lane, Loves Park, IL 61111, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is KEITH S. MORSE, 321 W. State St., Suite 1204, Rockford, IL 61101.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before October 12, 2017, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975 as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred.

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

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

days after it has been filed.

Dated: 4/4/17 Marjorie R. Zimmerman, Executor KEITH S. MORSE - 1970666 Attorney at Law 321 W. State St., Suite 1204 Rockford, IL 61101 (815) 967-5000 email: keith@morsefamilylaw.com 7345R TRRT 4/26 n n n NOTICE BY PUBLICATION ANGELA FICK, Petitioner, vs.

HAROLD JAMES VANCE, 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 55 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Take notice that on the 4th day of April, 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 8th 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 4th 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 7346R TRRT 4/26 n n n NOTICE BY PUBLICATION ANGELA FICK, Petitioner, vs.

HUNTER J VANCE, 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 54 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Take notice that on the 4th day of April, 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 8th 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 4th 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 7347R TRRT 4/26 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO ALPINE BANK & TRUST COMPANY, Plaintiff, vs.

SCOTT M. BLEILE, CITY OF ROCKFORD, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants.

Case No. 17 CH 183 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: Lot Nine (9) in Block Eight (8) as designated upon the Plat of East Hills Subdivision being a Subdivision of a part of the Southeast Quarter (1/4) Section 19, Township 44 North, Range 2 East of the Third Principal Meridian, the Plat of which Subdivision is recorded in Book 23 of Plats on page 38 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois, EXCEPTING THEREFROM the Easterly 15 feet of Lot Nine (9) conveyed to Donald L. Messinger and Dorothy P. Messinger, husband and wife, by Warranty Deed recorded in Book 951 of Recorder’s Records on page 632 in said Recorder’s Office; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois.

Commonly known as: 3604 Cardinal Lane, Rockford, IL 61107 Property Code / PIN: 163D 348 Title Holder of Record: Scott M. Bleile Identification of Mortgage: Mortgage from Scott M. Bleile to Alpine Bank & Trust Co. dated February 15, 2010 and recorded March 2, 2010 in the Winnebago County Recorder’s Office as Document No. 20101007605.

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 12, 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: April 5, 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 7348R TRRT 4/26 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO EARL NIELSEN, Plaintiff, vs.

BRIGITTE LINN, Defendant.

Case No. 2017 MR 159 PUBLIC NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Public Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of the Stable Keeper Lien statute (770 ILCS 40/49) consistent with the above-entitled cause, I, Gary Caruana, Sheriff of Winnebago County, or such other Deputy as may be sitting in my stead, will sell at public venue to the highest and best bidder, the following described property with the terms and conditions set forth herein: A. The property to be sold and description thereof: A Horse known as “Camanche” or “Comanche”: approximately seven (7) years old, buckskin in color, approximately 14.3 to 15.0 hands tall, and believed to be a Mustang and/or possibly American Quarter Horse cross. The horse has a star. The Horse sells as grade. The horse has an up-to-date Coggins.

The Horse sells “AS IS” with no representation or guarantee as to health, training, or ability.

B. The name, address and telephone number of the person to contact for information regarding the property is: Attorney Jody L. Booher BARRICK, SWITZER, LONG, BALSLEY & VAN EVERA, LLP 6833 Stalter Drive Rockford, Illinois 61108 (815) 962-6611 C. The sale will be held at: 7786 Perryville Road, Cherry Valley, Illinois 61016.

D. The time and place of the sale are: May 9, 2017 at 8:30 a.m. at 7786 Perryville Road, Cherry Valley, Illinois 61016.

E. The terms of the sale are: certified funds to be paid in full at the time of the auction.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Purchase which guarantees ownership of the Horse in and to the purchaser.

Dated at Rockford, Illinois, this 6th day of April, 2017.

GARY CARUANA SHERIFF OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY PREPARED BY:

Jody L. Booher (#6292370) BARRICK, SWITZER, LONG, BALSLEY & VAN EVERA, LLP 6833 Stalter Drive Rockford, Illinois 61108 (815) 962-6611 jbooher@bslbv.com 7349R TRRT 4/26 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS LAURA A. EPSTEIN and M.E., a minor, Plaintiffs, v.

BOULDER CREEK GARDENS CONDOMINIUM, BOULDER CREEK DEVELOPMENT, L.L.C., KEYSTONE INSURANCE AGENCY, INC., ESMERALDA ACOSTA, Special Representative of the Estate of JOHN SLACK, KATHLEEN M. SLACK and THOMAS ETIER, Defendants.

16 L 215 NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF APPOINTMENT OF SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE To: Unknown Heirs and Legatees of John Slack Notice is hereby given that pursuant to the Order of Court dated January 12, 2017, that on January 12, 2017 Esmeralda Acosta was appointed as Special Representative for the deceased party, John Slack, for purposes of defending the action entitled Laura A. Epstein and M.E., a minor v. Boulder Creek Gardens Condominium, Boulder Creek Development, L.L.C., Keystone Insurance agency, Inc., Esmeralda Acosta, Special Representative of the Estate of John Slack, Kathleen M. Slack and Thomas Etier, docketed in the Circuit Court for the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit, Winnebago County, Illinois as Case No. 16 L 215 (the “Action”).

The Action is brought for loss and damage caused by, inter alia, John Slack.

Claims against the estate must be filed on or before October 12, 2017, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication. 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 at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 West State Street, Rockford, IL 61101. Copies of claims filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office must be mailed or delivered to the Special Representative within ten days after it has been filed.

Dated: April 11, 2017 /s/ Esmeralda Acosta ESMERALDA ACOSTA, Special Representative of the Estate of JOHN SLACK 7365R TRRT 4/26

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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 For-

ty-four (44) North, Range One (1) East of the Third (3rd) Principal Meridian, bounded as follows, to wit: Beginning on the East line of said Quarter (1/4) of said Quarter (1/4) Section at a point One Hundred Seventy-seven and One Half (177 1/2) feet North of the Southeast corner of said Quarter (1/4) Section; thence parallel with the South line of said Section, Two Hundred Twenty (220) feet; thence North parallel with the East line of said Quarter (1/4) Section, Seventy (70) feet; thence East parallel with the South line of said Section, Two Hundred Twenty (220) feet to the East line of said Section; thence South along said East line, Seventy (70) feet to the place of beginning; situated in Winnebago County, Illinois, hereby releasing and waiving all rights under and by virtue of the Homestead Exemption Laws of the State of Illinois.

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

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

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

Dated: March 22, 2017 WILLIAMSMcCARTHY LLP /s/ Thomas P. Sandquist Thomas P. Sandquist Its Attorneys Prepared By: Thomas P. Sandquist WilliamsMcCarthy LLP 120 West State Street P.O. Box 219 Rockford, Illinois 61105 (815) 987-8900 7256R TRRT 4/12 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO NOTICE OF ADOPTION BY PUBLICATION IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION FOR THE ADOPTION OF: DAMIAN ELIJAH EBANKS, A male child, MARK D. EBANKS ADOPTION NO: 17 AD 43 TO: MARK D. EBANKS TAKE NOTICE that a Petition was filed in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Rockford, Illinois, for the adoption of a child named DAMIAN ELIJAH EBANKS;

NOW THEREFORE unless you, MARK D. EBANKS, file your answer to the Petition in said suit, or otherwise file your appearance therein, in the said Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Room 103 in the City of Rockford, Illinois, on or before the 10th day of May, 2017, a default may be entered against you at any time following that day, and a judgment order entered in accordance with the prayer of said Petition.

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

7257R TRRT 4/12 n n n NOTE: PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, YOU ARE ADVISED THAT THE LAW FIRM OF HINSHAW & CULBERTSON LLP IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO BLACKHAWK BANK f/k/a BLACKHAWK STATE BANK, a Wisconsin State Bank, Plaintiff, v.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

H. The property will not be available for inspection.

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

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

BLACKHAWK BANK f/k/a BLACKHAWK STATE BANK, a Wisconsin State Bank, Plaintiff Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP By: Matthew M. Hevrin One of Its Attorneys PREPARED BY: Matthew M. Hevrin (ARDC #6256083) HINSHAW & CULBERTSON LLP 100 Park Avenue P.O. Box 1389 Rockford, IL 61105-1389 PHONE: 815-490-4900 FAX: 815-490-4901 mhevrin@hinshawlaw.com 7258R TRRT 4/12 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO BOARD OF EDUCATION, ROCKFORD SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 205, WINNEBAGO – BOONE COUNTIES, ILLINOIS Plaintiff, v.

SICHANH XAYASINH; ROUN XAYASINH; and UNKNOWN OWNERS Defendants.

Case No. 2017 ED 7 NOTICE TO UNKNOWN OWNERS FOR PUBLICATION The requisite Affidavit having been duly filed in my office, NOTICE is hereby given you, UNKNOWN OWNERS, Defendants in the above-entitled suit, that the said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, by the said Plaintiff, against you and other Defendants, praying for the condemnation of a certain portion of the property described as follows, to-wit: The North Forty-six (46) feet in width of Lot Seven (7) as designated upon the Plat of the North onehalf (1/2) of the Southwest Quarter (1/4) of Section 26, Township 44 Range 1 East of R. River, the Plat of which is recorded in Book 46 of Deeds on Page 312 in the Recorder’s Office, the South line of said tract being parallel with the North line of said lot; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois.

PROPERTY CODE: 11-26327-011 COMMON ADDRESS: 820 South 3rd Street, Rockford, Illi-

nois 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 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 roofing business in said County and State under the name of Alcala Roofing Contractor at the following post office addresses: 5011 Linden Rd., Apt. 14316, Rockford, IL 61109; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Diana Alcala, 815-914-7495 SIGNED: Diana Alcala 4/5/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 5th day of April, A.D. 2017.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Thalia Gallardo, DEPUTY 7359R TRRT 4/26

April 12, 2017 The Rock River Times.

n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION 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 - 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 - 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 - 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, ILLINOIS FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.- DAVID R. NETHERY, et al Defendant 16CH 00466 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 22, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on May 24, 2017, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 3415 PIONEER DRIVE, ROCKFORD, IL 61107 Property Index No. 12-19-231-014.

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 14-16-05713.

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. 14-16-05713 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 16 CH 00466 TJSC#: 37-2045 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.

I718179 P7314R TRRT 4/26 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION Plaintiff, -v.- MARK KRAJEWSKI, et al Defendant 16CH 00718 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 22, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on May 24, 2017, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 928 NIGHT OWL LANE, ROSCOE, IL 61073 Property Index No. 08-06-152-013.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

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

The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \”AS IS\” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

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

For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-16-11445.

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. 14-16-11445 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 16 CH 00718 TJSC#: 37-2047 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.

I718181 P7315R TRRT 4/26 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK TRUST, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR LSF9 MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST Plaintiff, -v.- AMOS FINANCIAL LLC, CARMEN ANGEL Defendant 15CH 375 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 3903 SEWARD AVE, ROCKFORD, IL 61108 Property Index No. 12-32-378-021.

The real estate is improved with a single family home, 1 car attached garage.

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

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

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

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

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

For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. McCalla Raymer Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number 253219.

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

McCalla Raymer Pierce, LLC One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 253219 Case Number: 15 CH 375 TJSC#: 37-3184 I719116 P7319R TRRT 4/26

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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

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 U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR MASTR ASSET BACKED SECURITIES TRUST 2005-HE2 MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-HE2; Plaintiff, vs. KEVIN YORK; DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR FRANKLIN CREDIT TRUST SERIES I, THE HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK, AS TRUSTEE FOR FRANKLIN MORTGAGE ASSET TRUST 2009-A; UNKNOWN OWNERS, GENERALLY AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 15 CH 254 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 18, 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 11270 Jasmine Drive, Roscoe, IL 61073.

P.I.N. 04-31-202-005.

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

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

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

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April 12, 2017 The Rock River Times. n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS FEDERAL HOME LOAN MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.- KEVIN G. CUNIFF, et al Defendant 16CH 00808 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 8, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on May 22, 2017, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 12827 CLEARWATER POINTE, WINNEBAGO, IL 61088 Property Index No. 09-25-203-017.

The real estate is improved with a condo/townhouse.

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

The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \”AS IS\” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-16-10944.

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. 14-16-10944 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 16 CH 00808 TJSC#: 37-1679 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.

I718274 P7316R TRRT 4/26 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Plaintiff, -v.- TORRANCE NEALON A/K/A TORRENCE NEALON, et al Defendant 13CH 802 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 8, 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 1103 COLONIAL DR, MACHESNEY PARK, IL 61115 Property Index No. 08-31-429-002.

The real estate is improved with a single family, 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 in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \”AS IS\” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. McCalla Raymer Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number 252687.

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

McCalla Raymer Pierce, LLC One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 252687 Case Number: 13 CH 802 TJSC#: 37-3038 I719063 P7317R TRRT 4/26 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION Plaintiff, -v.- JEREMY DASCHER, et al Defendant 16CH 00112 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 29, 2017, 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 9419 LAWSON DRIVE, MACHESNEY PARK, IL 61115 Property Index No. 08-20-303-012.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. 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 14-15-19418.

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. 14-15-19418 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 16 CH 00112 TJSC#: 37-3175 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.

I719108 P7318R TRRT 4/26 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY - ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS STONEGATE MORTGAGE CORPORATION; Plaintiff, vs. LINDA S. HALE AKA LINDA SUE HALE AKA LINDA HALE; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants, 16 CH 243 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 18, 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 1081 Aura Drive, Rockford, Illinois 61108.

P.I.N. 12-26-301-004.

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. F16020262 I719231 P7321R TRRT 4/26 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY - ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.; Plaintiff, vs. THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A., SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO CAPITAL ONE BANK; FEDERAL RESOURCE CORPORATION; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF RELDA E. SHEPHERD, DECEASED; DEBORAH VAN WINKLE; SHERRY ZACK, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF RELDA E. SHEPHERD, DECEASED Defendants, 16 CH 500 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 18, 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:

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Commonly known as 320 North Johnston Avenue, Rockford, IL 61101.

P.I.N. 11-21-133-011.

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. 16-012026 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I719232 P7322R TRRT 4/26 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION (‘’FANNIE MAE’’), A CORPORATION ORGANIZED AND EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Plaintiff, -v.- CRAIG A ROBERTS, et al Defendant 16CH 352 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 15, 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 1030 NORTH COURT STREET, ROCKFORD, IL 61103 Property Index No. 11-14-458-001.

The real estate is improved with a multi-family residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. 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 254784.

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. 254784 Case Number: 16 CH 352 TJSC#: 37-3202 I719255 P7323R TRRT 4/26

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Your Health

Crossword

Workers comp programs fight addiction among injured workers

By Bob Salsberg Associated Press

BOSTON — Meet a victim of the nation’s opioid addiction scourge: the American worker.

A number of U.S. states are taking steps through their workers compensation systems to stem the overprescribing of the powerful painkillers to workers injured on the job, while helping those who became hooked to avoid potentially deadly consequences.

Injured workers, like so many others dealing with pain, are often prescribed opioids like OxyContin and Vicodin.

“I was eating them up like they were candy,” said Jimmy Duran, of Boston, who was prescribed opioids for years after hurting his neck and fracturing vertebrae in a workplace accident in 2004. A commercial mover, Duran was hit and thrown 30 feet by a moving truck.

“OxyContin, Percocet, morphine. ... It ruined my life,” he said. “It brought me to my knees.”

Unable to work, broke and desperate to feed his habit, Duran said he eventually began dealing cocaine to bring in cash, a mistake that landed him in jail for two years. Free of addiction now, he has become a licensed counselor at a substance use prevention and treatment program.

In all, about 2.8 million private industry workers and 752,000 public sector employees suffered nonfatal workplace injuries in 2015, more than half resulting in time away from work, according to the most recent figures from the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics.

According to a survey by CompPharma, an industry group that seeks to control workers compensation spending, more than $1.5 billion was spent on opioids by workers compensation insurers in 2015, with prescriptions for injured workers accounting for 13 percent of total opioid pharmacy costs in the U.S. that year. Survey respondents cited opioids and addiction as their most pressing concern.

A separate study of 337,000 workers compensation claims in 25 states published last year by the independent Workers Compensation Research Institute found that 55 to 85 percent of injured workers who missed seven days or more of work received at least one opioid prescription.

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Rates of longer-term opioid use varied widely among states, the study found, including 1 in 6 injured workers in Louisiana, and 1 in 10 in California, New York and Pennsylvania, but only 1 in 30 in New Jersey and Missouri.

States oversee workers compensation insurance systems that employers pay into, and that provide medical care and help offset wage losses from on-the-job injuries.

Omar Hernandez, an administrative judge who resolves workers compensation disputes for the Massachusetts Division of Industrial Accidents, said injured workers belie a common misconception of addicts as people shooting up in back alleys.

“These are people from all walks of life that didn’t ask to get injured,” he said. “These are hard-working people who unfortunately suffered a work-related injury ... and are now hooked on these drugs.”

After he and other judges became alarmed by overdoses and deaths among people in the state’s workers compensation system, Hernandez spearheaded a voluntary program for people who had settled claims but were still being treated with opioids. It offers an expedited hearing process to resolve medication disputes with insurers and assigns care coordinators to help guide workers toward alternative treatments for pain.

Other states are changing policies, as well.

Calling opioid abuse a public health crisis that “deeply affects” injured workers in New York, the workers compensation board there announced in October it would allow insurers to request hearings to determine whether a claimant should be weaned off opioids.

Under new rules issued by the Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation, reimbursement for opioid prescriptions can be denied if it’s believed physicians are overprescribing or otherwise failing to follow “best medical practices” in treating injured workers.

The rules also allow the bureau to provide treatment for opioid dependence to workers who got hooked on painkillers after getting hurt.

Those and previous steps taken by Ohio to combat opioid abuse have resulted in 44 percent fewer injured workers receiving opioids in the past five years, saving $46 million in drug costs, said Melissa Vince, a spokeswoman for the bureau.

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FARM & AG

Seasonal pest update: Diseases

BY GRANT MCCARTY CONTRIBUTOR

Each season brings with it typical challenges. Usually, you will encounter the same insects and diseases each year.

Sometimes they are earlier while other times later. It’s impossible to find a vegetable garden or farm that does not have some insect or disease problem.

But you can be prepared by knowing what problems to expect. This week, I’ll begin a series on what I saw last year and what you might expect to see this season.

Before I discuss vegetable and fruit diseases, let’s recall how diseases occur.

Most plant diseases are fungi or bacteria.

They need a suitable host and the right environment. When all three occur, then disease will occur. The weather plays a large role in disease development.

Di�erent microorganisms like cold, wet, dry, hot, humid, or other conditions. If our season is one of these, we may have di�erent diseases. It’s also important to realize how microorganism spread.

They may move by wind, water, in insect mouths, soil, and even by you. As you see from this list, some of these are in your control while others are not.

On to the plant diseases then. Last

year, I saw problems with Apple Scab and Fireblight on apple and cherry trees. Apple scab can be controlled by removing leaf debris underneath your tree right now. Fireblight is usually controlled by cleaning your pruners and hand tools in a rubbing alcohol solution between all cuts on a tree. Apple scab happens every year but Fireblight can be infrequent.

Tomato disease are notorious each year. This past summer, I saw Septoria, Early Blight and many others. Late Blight did not hit the Rockford area as it has some years. One of the best ways to control these diseases is using disease resistant varieties. Mulch with a straw or other product to keep water from splashing up on the leaves of your plants. Water in the morning to keep foliage from being too wet and allowing for it to dry out. Do not work in your garden if it is wet.

Next week, I’ll go more into disease issues and how we need to further control 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.

Report shows Illinois pork numbers up Illinois pork farmers are reporting a 2 percent increase in the number of hogs and pigs on farms in the first quarter of 2017, according to a U.S. Department of Agriculture report.

As of March 1, the number of hog and pigs on farms in Illinois totaled 5.25 million.

As pork producers in the state raise more hogs and pigs, demand will catch up, Jenny Jackson with the Illinois Pork Producers Associations said.

“The pig numbers are up in Illinois and we don’t see that as a bad thing happening,” Jackson said. “A robust export demand will be critical in helping absorb the supply.”

Illinois is fourth in the nation for pork production and the industry contributes $1.8 billion annually to the state’s economy.

Jackson emphasized the key to supporting pork growth in the state is trade and exporting.

“We just need to keep increasing our relations with other countries and trying to increase trade because the more that we can trade, the cheaper the prices will be

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here, and we can keep up with the demand,” Jackson said.

She said Mexico and Canada were the largest markets for U.S. pork in 2016. Mexico imported 730,000 metric tons of pork, while Canada imported 205,000 metric tons.

“We have a very strong pork market here in Illinois, and 25 percent of our pork market is exported, so it’s really important that we keep it on a national level,” Jackson said warmer weather can impact the demand slightly, and Jackson anticipates residents will eat more pork as they enjoy the barbeque season.

“According to the farmers report market trend on March 31, they say that analysts expect commodity pork demand to pick up and prices to firm around mid-April,” Jackson said.

Jackson also noted that the pork association is also making e�orts increase the local retail market by encouraging restaurants and other retailers to explore new pork menu items.

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URBANA – Plant-derived proteins are less expensive than animal proteins if used in weanling pig diets, but may contain anti-nutritional factors that can negatively a�ect gut health and growth performance.

However, results of a new study from the University of Illinois indicate that soy protein concentrate (SPC) may be partly or fully substituted for animal proteins without adverse e�ects.

“We determined digestibility of crude protein, amino acids, and energy in SPC ground to three particle sizes,” says U of I animal sciences professor Hans H. Stein. “We also investigated the e�ects of substituting SPC for animal proteins on weanling growth performance.”

Soy protein concentrate is derived from defatted soy flakes by removing soluble carbohydrates and some nonprotein constituents. Three particle sizes – 70, 180, and 700 micrometers – were tested because earlier work showed that particle size of soybean meal a�ects digestibility of amino acids in weanling pigs.

In the group’s first experiment, pigs were fed diets containing soybean meal, fish meal, or SPC ground to one of the three particle sizes. Ileal digesta were collected

and analyzed for amino acid and crude protein content.

Standardized ileal digestibility (SID) of crude protein was not di�erent among the three diets containing SPC, but diets with SPC ground to 70 or 180 micrometers had greater crude protein digestibility than the traditional protein sources. The SID of several amino acids, including tryptophan, was also greater in diets containing SPC ground to 70 or 180 micrometers, compared with the other diets.

Stein explains that these results di�ered from similar studies using soybean meal, in which particle size had a greater influence on digestibility.

In a second experiment, weanling pigs were fed corn mixed with each of the protein sources used in the first experiment.

Finally, the researchers investigated the e�ects of SPC on growth performance and blood characteristics. The di�erent diets did not change growth performance overall and no reduction in performance was observed if SPC was used instead of fish meal or spray-dried protein plasma.

Altogether, results of the three experiments indicate that SPC ground to 180 micrometers may be used as an alternative to animal proteins in weanling pig diets.

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Mr. Green Car

The downside to autonomous autos

By Allen Penticoff

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his will conclude my four part series on autonomous automobiles (AA) and the Level 5 completely autonomous vehicle future. In this column I’ll comment on the downside to AA5 technology.

One of the first things that comes up in discussions about AA5 vehicles driving for us is decision making on the part of the vehicle or system. Will the vehicle be able to see that a ball rolling toward the street will possibly having a child chasing after it? Will the vehicle be able to decide then whether to hit another vehicle to avoid hitting the child? Many similar scenarios play out.

Will the AA5 vehicle understand someone, a police officer, standing in the street or road waving to direct traffic to stop, detour or pull over? Would you be able to pick up a stranded motorist if the vehicle has no manual controls and you cannot override its program to proceed to its destination?

If the “driver” is intoxicated, can you still get a D.U.I. if you are not actually driving? Will law enforcement be able to “know” where you’ve been and hunt you down for a possible D.U.I.? Will drivers/ riders turn off the vehicle’s GPS so this information is not shared?

Will getting around become a truly soulless thing with everyone in nearly identical pods? Will the auto industry and its vast number of jobs vanish - as with little individual choice – people will cease shopping for cars? Will our cityscapes become distressingly boring with thousands of similar pod/cars plying our streets?

If the vehicles we ride in are shared, and nobody is monitoring their usage, will your AA5 pod arrive as a pig sty mess from some previous user? Will users be “monitored” so that if they make a mess they are charged for the clean up (a la Uber)?

Could terrorists and other extremists have a bomb delivered in an autonomous vehicle? Certainly. Will this be a problem?

Probably. Will it be a widespread prob-

lem? Not likely.

Will light rail and local buses systems go out of business when a pod ride is so inexpensive?

How will the AA5s deal with emergency responders? This I see as a positive actually. Since the emergency responders can make everyone pull over and stop and thus clear the way. There are far too many accidents between responders/ police and citizens not aware of their approach. Otherwise the police might well cruise about in AA5 mode looking for crimes taking place rather than having to concentrate on simply driving.

How will the AA5 interact with vehicles that are not a part of the system? Will it be able to exceed the speed limit temporarily to be able to merge with freeway speed traffic, or will it stop because it can’t quite figure out what to do?

In a previous column I wrote about impatient drivers tailgating me as I drove the speed limit. What will the AA5 do in this situation? Will it be able to pull over and let them go by? Will it speed up?

Some worry how will the AA5 interact with bicycles and pedestrians? Will everyone have to carry a device that informs these systems of “what” we

are, a bicycle or pedestrian, and what our direction and rate of speed is so the system can decide what to do with us.

How much data needs to be analyzed to decide that pedestrians strolling on the sidewalk are not a factor, versus someone about to step out and cross the street between two parked cars?

So here we have rather considerable pros and cons to the widespread implementation of autonomous vehicles. One thing is for sure – they are coming and they’ll change our lives much as adoption of the automobile did over the horse and buggy.

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STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS

Crosby, McDavid, Matthews players to watch

BY LARRY LAGE

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idney Crosby might be peaking as the playo�s arrive, with a shot to help the Pittsburgh Penguins become the first franchise in nearly two decades to hoist the Stanley Cup in consecutive seasons That’s a scary thought for the rest of the NHL. Crosby led the league with 44 goals, at least four more than anyone else, and had 89 points for his highest total in three years. He had 19 points in the postseason last year as Pittsburgh won the Stanley Cup for the second time in his career and first since 2009.

“I think Sidney is playing the best hockey of his career,” Tampa Bay Lightning general manager Steve Yzerman said as the regular season wrapped up over the weekend.

The Hall of Famer has a unique perspective on Crosby. Yzerman played against Crosby during the 2005-06 season, his last season with the Detroit Red Wings and Sid The Kid’s first in Pittsburgh. Yzerman picked him to play for Canada at the Olympics and Crosby led the way to gold medals in 2014 and 2010. Yzerman and the rest of the hockey world also watched Crosby take over last fall in the World Cup of Hockey to help the Canadians rally for gold.

Yzerman helped Detroit hoist the Cup in consecutive years in 1997 and 1998, the last team to pull o� the feat, and he believes Crosby can help the Penguins do it if they can stay healthy, starting with their first-round matchup against Columbus that begins Wednesday night.

With the Red Wings relegated to watching the playo�s for the first time since 1990, Pittsburgh’s 11-year postseason streak is the longest active run in the league.

Here are some other players to watch in the playo�s:

Patrick Kane

Chicago’s superstar may have something to prove in the playo�s after being held to only one goal in a seven-game, first-round series the Blackhawks lost to St. Louis last season. Kane is coming o� the second-highest scoring season of his career with 89 points going in Game 1 against Nashville on Thursday night at home. He had 23 points in the 2015 playo�s when he lifted Chicago to its third Stanley Cup in six seasons.

Connor McDavid

The 20-year-old Edmonton center had an NHL-high 100 points to trail only Crosby and Wayne Gretzky as the youngest players in league history to win the Art Ross Trophy. McDavid, the youngest

captain ever in the NHL, lifted the Oilers into the playo�s for the first time since they lost in the 2006 Stanley Cup Final.

Edmonton has a first-round matchup with San Jose that starts Wednesday night at home.

Auston Matthews

Toronto drafted the 19-year-old center No. 1 overall last summer, a year after McDavid was taken at the top of the draft, and surpassed high expectations.

He tied for second in the NHL with 40 goals and led the Leafs into the playo�s for the first time since 2013 and for just the second time in a 12-year stretch.

It won’t be easy to advance against the Washington Capitals, the NHL’s top-seeded team.

Shea Weber

Montreal made a bold move last summer, trading P.K. Subban to the Predators for Weber. It looks like the trade paid o� for the Atlantic Division champions a year after they missed the playo�s. Weber hasn’t played since April 1, sitting out to give a lower-body injury time to heal, but he was on the ice with the Canadiens on Monday and appears to be ready to face the New York Rangers at home on Wednesday night.

Brad Marchand

Marchand was one of the best players last fall when he helped the Canadians win the World Cup of Hockey. He carried his strong play over to the NHL season with 85 points for Boston, at least 24 more than he’s had since making his NHL debut during the 2009-10 season.

The 5-foot-9, 181-pound forward, who was suspended for the last two games for spearing, will lead the Bruins in their opening-round series Wednesday night at Ottawa.

Mikael Granlund

Like Marchand, the 5-10, 184-pound Minnesota center doesn’t let the lack of size stop him. He had a breakout season with 69 points, surpassing his previous career high by 25. Granlund will no longer fly under the radar if he can help the Wild get past the Blues in their first-round series that starts Wednesday night.

John Gibson

The Pacific Division champion Anaheim Ducks hope their 23-yearold goaltender can bounce back from last year’s postseason appearance that lasted just two games because he was benched during a first-round exit against Nashville. Gibson is coming o� a regular season in which he set career highs with 25 wins and six shutouts.

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Tales from the Trough

Recently signed forward Anthony Louis scored his first professional goal on Saturday against the Milwaukee Admirals. The Winfield native recently finished his senior season with Miami University, Ohio, where he totaled 126 points (46g, 80a) in 145 games and was an alternate captain in his final year.

Photo, Todd Reicher

IceHogs grab only one victory in Week 26

By Todd Reicher Contributor

As the season draws to an end, Rockford managed to pull one win in their three games this week.

Rockford’s first challenge was the Iowa Wild, who got out to an early lead.

Tyler Graovac tallied his ninth goal of the season when the Wild scored one minute into their only power play attempt of the game.

After a scoreless second period, Rockford tied up the game off the stick of Jeremy Langlois, scoring his eighth of the season, assisted by Kyle Baun.

Iowa reclaimed the lead just past the midway point of the third period with Christoph Bertschy scoring at 11:17 and Colton Beck scoring at 16:24 to increase the Iowa lead to 3-1.

The ‘Hogs were unable to put a second goal past Alexander Stalock, as Rockford would fall 3-1 to the Wild. Their last game of the season against each other will be the last game of the season when Iowa

visits Rockford.

Two days later, Rockford traveled to Milwaukee for the fifth time this season, and Rockford came out victorious with a 4-2 win against the playoff-bound Admirals.

For the second straight game, the opposing team tallied the lone goal in the first period. Playing in his first full season, defenseman Jack Dougherty scored his second goal of the year, assisted by NHL veteran Mike Ribeiro.

Michael Latta tied the score at 1-1 5:15 into the second period, and Anthony Louis scored his first professional goal at 9:32 to give Rockford their first lead of the week, 2-1.

Rockford’s lead lasted just over 1:31 as Vladislav Kamenev’s 19th goal of the season tied the game at 2-2.

After entering the third period tied at 2-2, Rockford reclaimed the lead once again when Brandon Mashinter scored his team-leading 15th goal of the season.

He was assisted by Ville Pokka and the

hero from last week, William Pelletier.

With 40 seconds remaining in the game, Pokka landed a puck into an empty net, shorthanded, unassisted, to seal the victory for Rockford, 4-2.

The following day, Rockford would play the Chicago Wolves for the last time this season.

Again, it was the opposition coming out scoring first, with Kenny Agostino putting Chicago ahead 1-0 at 4:29 of the period.

Latta scored his second goal of the weekend at 14:15 to even things up at 1-1, assisted by newcomers Matheson Iacopelli and Louis.

Samuel Blais broke the tie at 16:58 to give Chicago the lead once again, 2-1, with a few minutes left in the period.

Chicago outshot Rockford 13-9 in the period as well.

Rockford managed to outshoot Chicago 13-11 in the middle frame, but neither team was able to garner a goal in the sandwich stanza. We did, however, have

a number of penalties, with a fight by Mashinter and Vince Dunn after each was flagged for Slashing and Cross-Checking.

We didn’t have our next goal until Agostino fired the puck into an empty net with 70 seconds left in the game to seal a 3-1 win for Chicago.

Each team would go 0-for-3 on the man advantage and Chicago would outshoot Rockford 34-29.

Looking forward

For the final week of the season, Rockford plays two of their last three games at home, starting with a homeand-home series against the Admirals tonight in Rockford. The second game of the series takes place Friday in Milwaukee. Rockford’s season finale takes place on Saturday at home to 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

Seventh time’s the charm

By Robert Zeglinski

A Zamboni works the ice at Chicago’s United Center Monday. The Blackhawks take on the Nashville Predators in the opening round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs beginning Thursday night.

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wo years ago, when the Blackhawks met the Nashville Predators in the first round of the 2015 Stanley Cup Playoffs en route to an eventual third championship in six seasons, many wondered whether that grueling, fast-paced was Chicago’s best test throughout that fateful spring.

As the Hawks relatively limped down the stretch that season with Nashville would push the team to six games in one of the more exciting series in the entire postseason. From two games that went into at least double overtime, to a Game 6 clinching classic with future Conn Smythe winner Duncan Keith cementing the Hawks’ place in the second round on the game-winning goal. Yes, the Predators were every bit a demonstrative challenge for an experienced Blackhawks core then.

Two years later, even while plagued by inconsistencies, inexperience, and growing pains, they might be better, or at least more talented. This isn’t your typical No. 1 vs. No.8 seed match-up. Nashville could again push the Blackhawks and more, or falter due to fatal flaws.

It’s going to be painstakingly agonizing for those with rooting interests in both teams: Just what everybody loves about the playoffs. The long road for Chicago is never easy.

Star winger Patrick Kane agrees about what the Predators may present to Chicago.

“It’s a tough team. It’s a tough team to play against, no doubt. I think it’s one of the tougher teams in the league.”

As a note, the Blackhawks went 4-1 against Nashville this season, with two wins each at home and on the road. The last two times they’ve met the Predators in the postseason in the first round, they also went on to win the Cup. Let’s take a look at the tale of the tape in what could decide the potential best series of this year’s first round:

Roster flux

Of course, both teams have had a bit of roster churn in the past 24 months. For Nashville, it was through shrewd front office aggression to improve. For the Blackhawks, it was about managing the salary cap while also developing young players.

The most notable changes being made for the Predators since these two teams last met were the additions of first line center, Ryan Johansen, in a trade with the Columbus Blue Jackets. The other change being the headliner of this past offseason in an unprecedented blockbuster move for superstar defenseman, P.K. Subban,

with the Montreal Canadiens.

When it comes to Johansen, who had 61 points this season, he’s not necessarily a true game-changer. But his presence helps spread the wealth across all four Predators forward lines. All of this being good for a team so up-and-down that still finished 11th in the NHL goal scoring with 240 total goals. Keep an eye on the dynamic Filip Forsberg.

The real driver though is Subban, who potentially gives Nashville the two best top pairs in the playoff fielding when you factor in Roman Josi, Ryan Ellis, and Mattias Ekholm. Josi gave the Hawks real fits last time but Ellis and Ekholm have strangely struggled at times. That’ll be something to watch.

But, much like the Hawks, Nashville activates their defenseman aplenty in the offensive zone to create pressure. Subban in particular spearheads that movement and will be someone the Blackhawks will have to keep their grips on as he’s one of the very best players, let alone defenseman, in the league.

Both nevertheless, give the Predators top-flight options they didn’t have last time while also still growing their way into the lineup and becoming leaders.

For the Blackhawks, it’s obvious: the now Blue Jacket, Brandon Saad, current Hurricane, Teuvo Teravainen, and Canadien, Andrew Shaw, are all notably missing after being key contributors to the 2015 Cup team.

Last year’s version of Chicago struggled to replace the first two, but it seems after a year of development and comfort, the organization has comfortably moved on.

Obviously the biggest addition and or “replacement” for any of these former core players is objective superstar, Artemi

Panarin. In just two seasons, Panarin has blazed through the NHL on a second line with the reigning Hart trophy winner, Kane, and Artem Anisimov, whose also filled in well as this Hawks’ team’s first true second center in, well, ever.

Panarin has 151 points over the last two years, including two 30-goal seasons, as any concerns of his game adapting from the Russian KHL, have long been alleviated.

Next to him is Anisimov as mentioned, who isn’t nearly as dynamic an offensive presence, but fits the Hawks team between Kane and Panarin well, and is easily the best second center of this era for Chicago.

Shaw meanwhile, has been more than adequately replaced by the former top touted prospect, Ryan Hartman. In his first full season up with the Blackhawks, Hartman had 19 goals and did everything that Shaw did as a boost on the bottomsix, but better.

As for Saad, well, they haven’t really replaced him. It’s hard to replicate a successful two-way star forward like him individually. But Chicago has done it with a successful platoon concerning 22-goal scorer, Richard Panik, and with the rise of other top prospect, Nick Schmaltz, who showed special instincts on the way to the postseason.

Both help franchise center and captain, Jonathan Toews, on the first line and that’s all that matters.

Blackhawks X-Factor: How will Schmaltz and Hartman adjust to the rigors of the playoffs?

If the Hawks are to win their fourth Cup in eight seasons after winning the Central Division and capturing the

Western Conference regular season title, the young guns in Hartman and Schmaltz are going to have to adjust to the trials and speed of the playoffs rather quickly. They’re too important to disappear. If they play well, there might not be a better team in the field.

Predators X-Factor: What version of Pekka Rinne shows up?

The once elite regular Vezina contender has seen his play fall off with age and hip injuries being the primary detriment.

Rinne has been relatively average with just .917 and .918 save percentages in the last two years, respectively. For as good of a defense as Nashville has, they’re only as good as the man in the crease, which partly explains why they’re the technical No. 8 seed – really inconsistent.

Rinne’s playoff statistics against the Blackhawks aren’t any better as Chicago has had him hover at a mean of .910 in save percentage in two series in both that fateful 2015 series and 2010, another Cup for the Hawks. They’ve simply seemingly figured him out.

If he doesn’t have an answer this time around, it could be a quick series for the home team in the Blackhawks.

Series pick

The pace of play will be lightning-quick. The two teams’ budding rivalry will have another tremendous footnote. And even while this isn’t the best first round match-up for the team, I think the Blackhawks’ depth and superior top-end talent wins out in the end.

Blackhawks in six.

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

Follow Robert on Twitter @RobertZeglinski.

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