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April 19, 2017

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Battling domestic violence

• The city’s fight against domestic violence is being hindered by statewide failures and bureaucratic blunders.

• Spring ArtScene returns for a 15th year.

• RACVB works to re-brand a region.

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Road work under way despite lack of budget

By Ben Yount

Illinois News Network

Not even the lack of a state budget in Illinois can stop road construction season.

The thousands of orange cones that now dot highways and interstates across Illinois are proof that even without a budget, drivers will still face construction delays through the summer.

The Illinois Department of T r a n sp or t at i on i s pl a n n i ng t o wrap-up the last of $2 billion in construction projects slated through the end of June.

I-DOT spokeswoman Kelsea Gurski said Illinois’ road budget is different from the non-existent operating budget.

“We’ve had full-year capital budgets for [fiscal year] 16 and 17. The road program has never been impacted by the lack of an operating budget,” Gurski said. “We expect the same to be the case for FY18.”

The money that Illinois is using to build roads this summer is a mix of federal, local, and long-ago budgeted state dollars.

St ate Rep. Tony Mc C ombie, R-Savanna, said all three levels of government are paying for major projects in her district in the Quad Cities.

“With both the I-74 bridge and the Savanna-Sabula Bridge, it’s a mix of Illinois, Iowa, and federal government dollars,” McCombie said.

The new I-74 bridge is one of I-DOT’s “mega projects” this summer, but there are dozens of others.

McCombie is quick to say it’s important that the state not drop the ball on road construction. She said local communities have done years of work to fix their local highways, and it’d be a shame to let the lack of a state budget hold those communities back.

“The cities and the counties have their own municipal and county budgets,” McCombie said. “And they’re passing their budgets.”

Illinois’ new Lock Box Amendment has placed most of Illinois’ road money and gas taxes off limits to lawmakers.

But McCombie said Illinois still needs a state budget, if for no other reason than to stop the deficit spending that’s increasing the state’s $13 billion in unpaid bills.

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Battling domestic violence As state budget problems loom, domestic violence continues to haunt Rockford families

BY JIM HAGERTY

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OCKFORD – With a Rockford man jailed on multiple counts, including first-degree murder, the issue of domestic violence is all too real for one area family.

Megan Cabay’s daughter was killed last December when Cabay’s boyfriend allegedly broke down their door and opened fire.

The gunman, identified as 36-year-old Michael Mernack, shot Cabay’s mother, 63-year-old Cheryl Puckett. Sixteenyear-old Rebecca Finkenhofer fought with Mernack before she too was shot and ultimately stabbed to death.

Mernack was shot by deputies at the scene and survived. The Winnebago County State’s Attorney’s O�cer announced last week that o�cers were justified in their use of force which left Mernack in critical condition before he was transported to jail in February.

According to court records, current allegations against Mernack are not his first brushes with the system.

He was convicted of misdemeanor domestic battery in 1998 and again in 2003.

In 2005, he was sentenced to 18 months in prison for felony domestic battery, and was back behind bars on a one-year stretch in 2009 for damaging property.

A l leg at ion s t h at he t h r eatene d Finkenhofer’s father with knife and punched Cabay last fall led to additional charges and an order of protection against Mernack that was in place when he allegedly killed the teen.

The order was one of four in place on Mernack at the time of the killing. Cabay’s order expires Dec. 21, 2018. An order filed by a Rockford man last February is for two years, one granted to another ex-girlfriend is in e�ect until Aug. 20, 2017. Mernack was ordered to stay away from another woman until Jan. 9, 2017, in addition to a two-week order connected with the alleged knife incident.

Facing a fourth-o�ense domestic battery charge for allegedly punching Cabay,

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Mernack posted a $250 cash bond and walked out of jail Dec. 2, 2016.

“He should not have been out,” Cabay said. “This makes me sick. I had to fight for this order of protection and I was told because there was an order of protection, he couldn’t contact me. But, once you leave that courthouse with that paperwork, judges don’t know if you are going to be safe.”

Search for solutions

Incidents like Cabay’s are becoming common in Rockford and throughout the county. Dozens of domestic violence-related restraining orders are filed every week, clogging court dockets with new cases and alerting o�cials of an underlying problem.

“My administration’s goal will be to help coordinate and facilitate current services from early education, more training for o�cers, and working to provide immediate wrap-around services for victims and children,” Rockford Mayor-elect Tom McNamara said.

The city and county are currently running domestic violence programs without help from Springfield. Since the onset of the budget impasse in July 2015, zero state dollars have gone to domestic violence programs across Illinois. In December, dozens of domestic violence programs were suddenly alerted that $9 million in allotted funds would not be arriving.

Gov. Bruce Rauner’s DHS head said there was “some confusion” over the funds, but that was little peace of mind to the 62 statewide agencies left with holes in their budgets.

“They’ve already spent that money and they’re struggling,” said Vickie Smith, executive director of the Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence.

That $9 million sum is only half of what Illinois has shorted domestic violence centers and law enforcement programs over the last 21 months. Legal aid and housing programs for victims of violence have seen budgets slashed by up to 90 percent in some cases.

In total, more than 1 million residents have been impacted by shortages to human service funding, and some of those impact directly on domestic violence throughout

Area domestic violence shelters and resource centers Remedies Renewing Lives 220 Easton Parkway, Rockford 815- 962-0871 2028 N. State St., Belvidere 815-547-4502 Crisis line: 815-962-6102

American Red Cross – Rock River Chapter 727 N. Church St., Rockford 815-963-8471

Shelter Care Ministries 412 N. Church St., Rockford 815-964-5520

Rockford Rescue Mission 715 W. State St., Rockford 815-965-5332 Shelter Care Ministries 412 N. Church St., Rockford 815-964-5520

Rockford MELD-Trinity House 620 Kishwaukee St., Rockford 815-963-3369

The Bridge (Youth Services Network) 3703 N. Main St., Rockford 815-986-1947

Illinois, say experts. More than 80,000 Illinoisans have lost access to mental health services and nearly 30,000 fewer residents have been admitted to addiction treatment facilities.

On top of that, funding for education, 911 call centers, child nutrition programs, daycare and more have been hammered during the state’s budget showdown. All have an impact on crime rates, say law enforcement agents.

“Those types of groups, they have an e�ect on crime here and across the state,” Police Chief Dan O’Shea told The Times in February. “Those agencies, they’re not our partners on paper, but they are our partners in preventing crime across the community.”

Bureaucracy creates clogs

There were nearly 3,000 orders of protection filed in Winnebago County last year.

The Rockford Police Department has recently bolstered its force to break the cycle of violence leaders are calling a systemic issue.

“We recognize that domestic violence is about power and control, and the best way to combat it is to provide victims with the resources and tools to break free from the psychological and financial control of their abusers,” Rockford Police Lt. Kurt Whisenand said.

One of those resources is a victim

advocate working with the Domestic Violence Unit. A partnership with the Family Violence Council and social service agencies provides further services and resources.

A federal grant will allow Rockford Police to implement the Lethality Assessment Program (LAP) later this year.

McNamara, who takes o�ce May 1, said while more resources are vital, curbing domestic violence will begin with the basics, something he said may been forgotten somewhere along the way.

“We didn’t have community dialogue on domestic violence, and that it really is such an epidemic,” McNamara said.

Cabay wants to be part of that dialogue.

She said potential victims must be proactive, and while police will arrest those who violate orders of protection, abusers do not always comply.

“I want to change things and educate women,” Cabay said. “Because I don’t want anyone to have to go through this. Women need to do more investigating before dating – look backgrounds up.”

There are warning signs, she said, ones that can lend to toxic, abusive relationships.

And while she felt she took the appropriate legal steps to break free, she still experienced the horror of a lifetime.

“Rebecca died for nothing,” she said.

“There was no reason for it. Nobody should have to go through this.”

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CHICAGO — Attorneys for former Gov. Rod Blagojevich urged an appellate panel Tuesday to grant him a third sentencing hearing, arguing their client’s behavior in prison justifies sharply reducing his 14-year term for corruption.

Ilana Diamond Rovner, one of the three 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals judges who heard the arguments, suggested Blagojevich might have gotten a lesser sentence from a di�erent trial judge.

A prosecutor told the panel that lower court Judge James Zagel was right to stand by the original sentence because Blagojevich, 60, has never admitted serious wrongdoing.

“There’s nothing anywhere where the defendant says, ‘I apologize for putting my own personal interests ahead of the interests of the public I was charged with

serving,’” Debra Bonamici said.

Zagel berated the Illinois Democrat during the original 2011 sentencing, saying he had “torn and disfigured” Illinois, including by seeking to trade an appointment to former President Barack Obama’s old Senate seat for campaign cash.

Blagojevich, a one-time contestant on Donald Trump’s “Celebrity Apprentice,” didn’t attend the hearing, though his wife, Patti, did. A ruling is expected within several weeks.

Outside court later Tuesday, Blagojevich attorney Leonard Goodman said an unqualified apology would contradict his client’s position that he never crossed legal lines.

“He likes to quote Voltaire, who said: ‘It’s dangerous to be right when the government is wrong,’” Goodman said. “The government wants him to apologize for crimes he didn’t commit.”

After the 7th Circuit tossed five of the 18 convictions in 2015, Zagel was ordered to resentence Blagojevich. When he did last August, he imposed the same 14-year sentence.

“I will grant you that Mr. Blagojevich has conducted himself admirably in prison and perhaps this is something that a di�erent judge would give more weight to,” Rovner said.

Rovner also asked Blagojevich attorney Michael Nash if Zagel was obliged to factor in laudable behavior by Blagojevich.

Nash said his objection was that “Zagel dismissed it out of hand.”

The current appeal, filed in December, says Zagel should have put greater weight on 100 letters from fellow inmates who described how Blagojevich taught history and served as a life coach to prisoners. He even formed a prison band called “The Jailhouse Rockers.”

Smart tech comes to tollway signs Congested roads and tra�c accidents are to be expected on heavily traveled roads like the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway, but smart technology is coming to the rescue.

The tollway is adding smart technology road signs along a 16-mile section of Interstate 90 between Barrington Road and the Kennedy Expressway, according to Dan Rozek, spokesperson for the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority.

The signs will alert drivers of tra�c accidents 2 to 3 miles in advance, giving them the opportunity to avoid getting stuck, Rozek said.

“If there is congestion up ahead, they

can choose an alternate route, take an exit, or take a di�erent road to get there,” Rozek said.

There will be a lane designated for Pace bus services.

“We’re very excited about integrating transit,” Rozek said. “That’s something we’ve never done before. It brings more options to our customers.”

That’s not the only new feature drivers can expect. The tollway also is preparing for the future of transportation by laying the groundwork for driverless cars using smart technology.

“The fiber optics that will likely power these systems when they become available

has already been built into this section of roadway, so as the technology advances we’re not going to have to tear up I-90 and rebuild it to accommodate future technology,” Rozek said.

The smart road technology will cost $33 million, which will paid for by tollway users.

“We think it is a very reasonable investment,” he said. “[It is ] very cost e�ective for the benefits it’s going to provide our customers. We’re still testing the electronics and the technology, but we expect the system to be up and running by this summer.”

–Illinois News Network

O�cials already tweaking new license plates SPRINGFIELD — State officials say that they’re making changes to Illinois’ newly-designed license plates to make them easier to read.

The State Journal-Register reports Secretary of State Jesse White’s o�ce has received complaints.

The new licenses, designed by White’s o�ce, were rolled out in January. White says the old plates were becoming less reflective, making them harder for authorities to see.

The new plates feature Chicago’s skyline, a barn with a windmill, the Capitol and part of Abraham Lincoln’s face.

But some, including Caryn King of

Springfield, have criticized the new plates.

They object to the design combination and say it’s hard to read.

White’s spokesman Dave Druker says future batches of new plates will have darker ink, among other changes. The o�ce will gradually send replacements for passenger vehicles at no extra cost.

Grant to boost travel for Western students

MACOMB — College students and faculty in western Illinois will get more travel abroad opportunities because of a U.S. Department of Education grant.

In a Friday news release, Western Illinois University o�cials said the grant of over $400,000 will benefit their school and also Spoon River College in Canton.

WIU o�cials are directing the grant, which covers three years of academic travel.

Faculty members at the university have already developed travel opportunities to Puerto Rico and Ecuador. Seven students will study abroad in those two locations this summer.

School o�cials say it’s a good opportunity for students to emphasize global perspectives.

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ROCKFORD – As a group of investors are reportedly eyeing the distressed Clock Tower Resort & Conference Center as a site for a casino, Rockford may have some high hurdles to clear before it’s approved under the latest gaming-expansion bill.

Without a state budget, Rockford remains at the mercy of the Illinois legislature.

Those investors, including RinglandJohnson Construction CEO Brent Johnson, wants to buy the Clock Tower, tear it down and build a casino if Rockford is approved for a license.

But that move won’t come cheap. Casinos pay a flat $100,000 fee and $30,000 per gambling station – that’s per seat at a table and in front of each slot machine – meaning a license would likely come with a more than a half-billion-dollar fee.

A license could be the least of Johnson’s worries. To even give the group the nod, lawmakers must approve Rockford – along with five other sites – for casino expansion under Senate Bill 7, now part of a so-called “Grand Bargain” budget deal – 10 separate bills introduced at once. Each bill in the package must pass in order for the grand bargain to move onto Gov. Bruce Rauner’s desk.

The casino bill was passed by a Senate vote of 31-26 last month but then stalled in Springfield, and the House has since moved forward with a $817 million stopgap plan instead.

Legislators are still ironing out other parts of the package. It is possible to float a casino bill to Rauner on its own, and that could happen within the next month.

Lawmakers adjourn their spring session at the end of May. The Clock Tower is not the only site Johnson and partners are eyeing, the Register Star reported, though no other properties were specified.

The resort’s owner, Beltway Hospitality, was recently fined nearly $230,000 by the City of Rockford for a host of code violations that forced them to close. A sale could reduce or negate those penalties, benefiting Johnson and Beltway only if a casino can be sited there.

In addition to Rockford, Danville, Chicago and sites in Cook, Lake and Williamson counties are included in the bill.

State Sen. Dave Syverson, R-Rockford, co-sponsored the casino measure. He has been a vocal supporter of a Rockford casino – and equally vocal about several downtown projects, saying aldermen would have better o� waiting on the Amerock hotel deal until the gaming bill moved.

“A 60-day pause allows time to see if Springfield passes the Grand Bargain Budget,” Syverson said via Facebook before

the Rockford City Council voted 7-6 April 10 to approve the latest downtown hotel deal with Gorman & Compnay.

“Included in that budget is the gaming bill for Rockford, which most likely the casino will build convention space at their cost, not taxpayers.”

Such a pause for Springfield to put a budget together, something the state has been without since 2015, would have seen key development funds for the Amerock hotel project lapse. The convention center is being paid for out of the city’s redevelopment fund, a 1-percent tax adopted in 1978 on hotel, restaurant, and liquor sales.

“The proposed budget also includes a property tax freeze making budgets even tighter for cities so taking on new financial risk would be a concern,” Syverson added.

“A time out with a new fresh set of eyes looking at the concept makes sense.”

State Sen. Steve Stadelman, D-Rockford, noted that Illinois residents spend most of their entertainment dollars in Wisconsin and Indiana, helping to fund schools and infrastructure in those states. That could help Rauner see the importance of capturing that revenue by expanding gaming. But, Stadelman warns, it may not be that simple.

“In the Senate, work continues on the so-called grand bargain,” Stadelman said. “However, since the governor pulled Republicans o� the bills a few weeks ago, chances of passage look increasingly slim.

I believe Rockford should be included in any gaming expansion plans. We should be able to keep that money in our state and our community.”

Senate Bill 7 would also allow four horse racing tracks to add slot machines, and Chicago airports to install gambling machines in terminals.

Chicago lawyer Sam Vinson claimed in February the package violates the state’s single-subject rules that prohibits mixing di�erent issues into a single bill under Illinois law. Others have called the grand bargain a bailout – a way for lawmakers to sidestep spending reforms after decades of mismanagement.

Adding more casinos, opponents say, is simply a tax hike aimed at a majority that it is taxed enough.

Recent polls show that 66 percent of Illinoisans oppose income tax increases.

The 2011 tax increase of more than $30 billion did little to pay down state debt and Illinois’ unpaid bills are now at $12 billion, and unfunded pensions stand at $130 billion.

“We are trying to move something out of Senate,” Syverson said. “But, (I am) not confident the House will allow a vote. As the sponsor of the gaming bill, Rockford will be in any final plan again if House will (not) allow a vote.”

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Contract with the Community

7. End culture of corruption

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. 7, “End culture of corruption.”

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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ixon shocked the nation in 2012. Rita Crundwell, the small town’s long-time comptroller, was arrested after defrauding the town to the tune of $53.7 million dollars.

In the wake of Crundwellgate, Winnebago County suffered a similar circumstance in 2015 when it was discovered that Purchasing Director Sally Claassen had defrauded county taxpayers of $451,353.

Corruption, in all its forms, sows skepticism of government. In today’s climate, Henry Kissinger’s quote, “Corrupt politicians make the other ten percent look bad,” is almost optimistic. Corruption defrauds taxpayers, not only of their money, but also of fair and honest representation, undermining the core of representative democracy.

The elections in Dixon following Crundwell’s arrest swept a new mayor and city council into office. Dixon’s Mayor Liandro Arellano discussed five steps Dixon took to every to mitigate the risk of fraud.

Not only can local governments take these steps to try and stop fraud, but they can use them to root out corruption in local government.

The first step is to have multiple eyes on everything coming in and going out. In Rita’s case, “(She) was the person who took the money in and dispensed it, invested it, and paid bills.” Having one person with the capacity to both steal money and conceal the theft is a serious organizational red flag.

“All the steps should have had multiple signatories,” Arellano says. This goes beyond awareness of the spending, by requiring a commitment from public officials to sign on the dotted line for every monetary request.

Winnebago County implemented similar controls after Claasen’s fraud was uncovered, but only after a change of administration. New County Board Chairman Frank Haney added a layer of oversight in the budget amendment process after taking office. Now, new employees cannot be entered into the county payroll system without an approved budget amendment attached to the request, or a written commitment from the requester specify-

ing where the money would come from in their current budget.

The first step can be extended to any government decision: If there are multiple eyes on anything that comes in, public officials have reduced the risk of making decisions that are not in the best interest of the taxpayers. If people know that anything they present to a public official will be reviewed, examined, and signed off on by multiple parties, they may be less likely to ask for things that are not in taxpayers’ best interest.

The second step is forensic auditing. Familiarity can lead to seeing government through rose colored glasses.

Arellano says Crundwell had become cozy with Dixon’s former auditing firm. The solution? Changing auditors regularly. Now Dixon has different sets of eyes auditing its books every few years and leading to less risk from familiarity. Dixon went a step further and hired a forensic auditor to audit the controls they put in place.

Winnebago County implemented several controls after Claasen’s fraud. Former board member John Guevara hoped the county would follow Dixon’s example, and authored a resolution to put out a Request for Quote from forensic auditing firms. The purpose was to find out how much it would cost to hire a firm to review the controls Winnebago County implemented and identify if anything else needed to be done to mitigate the risk of future fraud.

Perhaps the current board will do the same.

Beyond accounting and fraud prevention, implementing a system to audit issues or decisions has the potential to improve the quality of decisions made by local governments.

The third step is to change the rules. Arellano says Dixon reduced the credit card spending limit expenditures, and the limits on spending that could be conducted without the City Manager signing off or approval from the city council. Winnebago County took similar steps in 2015, though not before multiple FBI investigations into the county’s finances had been launched.

Informal controls are not enough. Establishing and communicating clear and concise rules designed to improve the quality of publicly funded decisions helps increase confidence in those decisions.

The fourth step is to reform the budget process, say Arellano. “(We) took the process differently, reviewed spending line item by item, (and) reviewed expenditures.”

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He says the council searched for comparators, cities of similar size, demographics and economics. Then they reviewed Dixon’s spending compared to these other communities. Arellano believes a comparative review like the one Dixon currently conducts would have tipped Dixon officials off to Crundwell’s crime sooner.

It is important to note, deficit reduction should not reduce the controls in place to mitigate the risk of fraud.

Reduced controls are not synonymous with increased efficiency or better government.

Arellano says that the fifth thing Dixon did was change its form of government.

“One of the things Dixon failed to do was recognize how much professionalization was available in government and left the good ol boy system in place where everyday politicians were in charge,” he says. “(It was an) archaic form of government designed for much smaller cities, with a mindset that (was) resistant to change.”

Part of it falls on the populace, Arellano adds. Dixon placed a referendum on the ballot in the 1990s to change its form of government and it failed.

“People coming into office aren’t trained in maintaining streets or in public safety. (Putting) professional people in charge of the departments including a city manager overseeing staff costs more, but is cheaper than losing $54 million, and provides better service levels. Compare it to (a) small business that grows to a level where they have to hire a separate accounting firm and a human resources representative for their company.”

Haney campaigned with a promise that changing culture could help people have confidence in Winnebago County government. His website included a statement that county government should, “Eliminate the real and/or perceived culture of cronyism and nepotism. We will review this from three perspectives: leadership, HR policies, and transparency.”

Former chairman Scott Christiansen had placed family members and friends in key positions in county government.

Gus Gentner, the county’s contracted IT services provider and a family relation of Christiansen, oversaw a “human error” that ended in a $283,000 bill owed to Microsoft.

Christiansen ultimately found that no one was accountable for the “error” and deflected blame from Gentner. In an email to county employees, the former chairman said, “It is significant to point out that a number of these failures to license were a result of software installations taking place either prior to Mr. Gentner’s tenure or from departments not under his supervision. In any case, Mr. Gentner did not personally install or configure any software.” In light of the events surrounding the final months of Christiansen’s administration, the county board quickly passed a resolution to eliminate nepotism and cronyism within Haney’s first 100 days in office.

The new chairman has also promised to put an end to elected county officials using government office space and equipment to run political campaigns, a practice that is in clear violation of local, state and federal laws. Such practices were long rumored under Christiansen’s tenure, and a vendor tied up in the FBI’s investigation into the county’s finances was subsequently paid out of the former chairman’s campaign fund.

Arellano says that it is “entirely possible fraud is happening when you’re spending millions of dollars. The goal is to implement systems which are the best at uncovering fraud. Complacency prevents people from recognizing the things that should be and could be.”

Put another way, if we want corruption to stop, we need to build better systems to stop it. We need to change our culture.

And we need to be involved.

Democracy depends on our willingness to engage with each other and with our government. We make the world better when we work together. Let’s get to work.

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Hospital inspections may become public at last

By Charles Ornstein ProPublica

The public could soon get a look at confidential reports about errors, mishaps and mix-ups in the nation’s hospitals that put patients’ health and safety at risk, under a groundbreaking proposal from federal health officials.

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services wants to require that private health care accreditors publicly detail problems they find during inspections of hospitals and other medical facilities, as well as the steps being taken to fix them. Nearly nine in 10 hospitals are directly overseen by those accreditors, not the government.

There’s increasing concern among regulators that private accreditors aren’t picking up on serious problems at health facilities. Every year, CMS takes a sample of hospitals and other health care facilities accredited by private organizations and does its own inspections to validate the work of the groups. In a 2016 report, CMS noted that its review found that accrediting organizations often missed serious deficiencies found soon after by state inspectors.

In 2014, for instance, state officials examined 103 acute-care hospitals that had been reviewed by an accreditor in the past 60 days. The state officials found 41 serious deficiencies. Of those, 39 were missed by the accrediting organizations.

This disparity “raises serious concerns regarding the [accrediting organizations’] ability to appropriately identify and cite health and safety deficiencies” during inspections, CMS officials wrote when they released draft regulations including the proposed change on Friday.

The move follows steps CMS took several years ago to post government inspection reports online for nursing homes and some hospitals. ProPublica has created a tool, Nursing Home Inspect, to allow people to more easily search through the nursing home deficiency reports; the Association of Health Care Journalists has done the same for hospital violations.

Those government inspection reports do not identify patients or medical staff, but they do offer a description—often detailed—of what went wrong. This includes medication errors, operations on the wrong patient or the wrong body part, and patient abuse.

But private accrediting organizations, the largest of which is The Joint Commission, have not followed suit, creating a patchwork of disclosure in which some inspections are public and others are not. CMS’ proposed rules are designed to fix this.

“We believe it is important to continue to lead the effort to make information regarding a health care facility’s compliance with health and safety requirements” publicly

available, CMS officials wrote.

“It’s huge, absolutely,” says Rosemary Gibson, a patient safety expert who wrote a book, Wall of Silence, about medical errors. “Right now the public has very little information about the places where they’re putting their life on the line, and that’s just not acceptable. If you’re a good place, what are they afraid of?”

Medical errors are a leading cause of death and injuries in U.S. hospitals. A 1999 report by the Institute of Medicine estimated that up to 98,000 people a year die because of mistakes in hospitals; subsequent reports have said the number is much higher.

To qualify for federal funding, health facilities have to meet minimum requirements, known as Medicare conditions of participation. If a health facility has problems and doesn’t fix them, it stands to lose its Medicare funding. Though this rarely happens, it can be crippling for an institution and could force it to close.

State health departments get funding from CMS to inspect facilities to ensure they comply with these requirements. But the law also allows hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, home health agencies and hospices to pay private, national accrediting organizations for such oversight. The Joint Commission conducts unannounced inspections at hospitals at least once every 39 months, and more often if complaints arise. Though accreditors have to be approved by the secretary of Health and Human Services, they rarely take punitive action against the organizations they oversee. Of the 4,018 hospitals listed on the The Joint Commission’s website, more than 99 percent have full accreditation and only seven are on track to lose their “gold seal of approval.”

The Joint Commission said it is reviewing the CMS proposal and couldn’t comment further. A smaller competitor, the Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program, said it supports the goal of transparency but is studying what the change would mean in practice, both in terms of staffing and costs. “We haven’t talked to our hospital partners,” says Gary Ley, its executive director. “It would be a major change for them also. It’s hard not to support the goals but we have to look at the execution.”

For its part, the American Hospital Association said it supports providing the public “useful information” about hospital quality, but has doubts that detailed inspection reports fit that description.

“It’s important that the information shared with consumers has a clear purpose, is transparent and is readily understood by folks from all walks of life, not just those with deep expertise in health care,” says Nancy Foster, AHA’s vice president of quality and patient safety, in a statement.

“We are concerned that sharing a detailed report may not be the most useful or effective strategy for informing the public.”

Foster says it might be more useful to provide a one- or two-page “accurate summary” of inspection findings, with “key takeaways” and why they are important. “This summary could also draw from the plan of correction the hospital creates and summarize how the hospital plans to address the findings,” Foster says.

For years, accreditors have been accused of putting the interests of the facilities that pay them ahead of patient safety. In 2002, the Chicago Tribune reported how The Joint Commission gave its seal of approval to “medical centers riddled by life-threatening problems and underreporting of patient deaths due to infections and hospital errors.”

Last week, BuzzFeed News reported how an Oklahoma psychiatric hospital was named a “Top Performer in Key Quality Measures” by The Joint Commission even though police records, state inspection reports and lawsuit records showed that it “is a profoundly troubled facility where frequent violence endangers patients and staff alike, where children as young as 5 are separated from their parents and held in dangerous situations, and where wards lack

adequate staffing and staff lack adequate training.”

In a response to BuzzFeed, the company that runs the hospital, Universal Health Services, said it “is proud of the care it provides patients at Shadow Mountain Behavioral Health.”

On its website, The Joint Commission allows users to check the accreditation status of hospitals but provides scant information of what went wrong, even when hospitals are described as receiving a “preliminary denial of accreditation.” For one hospital, the explanation is: “Existence at time of survey of a condition, which in The Joint Commission’s view, poses a threat to patients or other individuals served.”

The threat itself is not disclosed.

Consumers Union’s Safe Patient Project and other patient safety organizations have been pushing for years for more information about hospital inspections.

Lisa McGiffert, who directs the Safe Patient Project, hopes this may be the opportunity for change. “The information that’s available now is so minimal and would not really inform anyone about real quality of a hospital,” she says.

Comments on the proposal may be submitted from April 28 to June 13 through the CMS website.

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Commentary

Tuning up the band

By Rich Miller

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s you know by now, Gov. Bruce Rauner toured the state for 2 days last week. He denied that the tour had anything to do with the 2018 election, but it was pretty darned clear that he and his team were tuning up the band for the big show down the road.

Campaign funds not only paid for the tour, but political money was used to promote in it advance. I’m told Rauner’s advertising on social and online media served more than a million impressions in the days leading up to the fly-around.

And like a musician touring to promote a new album, Rauner played up his latest hits. The “Chicago Machine Democrats” just want to “duct tape” the state’s problems instead of fixing them. Rauner’s latest TV ads, paid for by a “dark money” subsidiary of the Republican Governors Association, feature him in a pristine workshop using duct tape to explain how Springfield politicians don’t ever really fix problems.

Whatever he lacks in governing abilities, there’s no doubt that Gov. Rauner is a master at laying out a very simple, popular and easy-to-understand message and then staying on that

message no matter what.

During his Peoria appearance, Rauner slammed the House Democrats’ stopgap budget as just “taping over our problems – duct taping cracks in our system.”

The only thing missing was the bright, sharply pressed flannel shirt he wore in the TV ad.

As with all established bands on tour, the governor also played popular tunes from his recent albums. Since about the beginning of the year, when he was asked by a reporter to grade his first 2 years in office, Rauner has repeatedly pointed to his own successes at unilaterally cutting unspecified waste from the system (which plays right into the hugely popular notion that waste is the state’s biggest problem) and then contrasted that with the obstructionism of the “Madigan Democrats” in the General Assembly.

“They’ve created the worst crisis of any state in America,” Rauner said of the Democrats while speaking in Springfield.

“On things that I can control, we’ve done wonderfully. Where the General Assembly has blocked progress, they’ve made the problem worse.”

Rauner even brought back a line from his February budget address, when he encouraged the Senate’s leaders to

hammer out a grand bargain. He spoke about that effort as if he’d never actually knocked the grand bargain off the rails in March.

And, of course, he brought out the old standards that he’s been playing for years: property tax freeze, term limits and becoming “much more pro-growth, pro-business, pro-investment, pro-job creation,” as he said in Rockford.

The Democratic candidates, for their part, stuck to their #DoYourJob theme in response to Rauner’s tour, saying the governor should be getting a budget deal done rather than campaigning. None mentioned that the House and Senate are in the midst of a 2-week spring break, so doing a deal or even meeting with the other leaders probably wouldn’t be possible. Also, governors often use spring breaks as an opportunity to hit the hustings. This is nothing new.

Much of the Chicago-based print media focused on the fact that Rauner denied he was campaigning while obviously campaigning. But they never put that into the broader context of the governor’s habit of saying one thing (cheerleading the Senate’s grand bargain) while doing another (killing the Senate’s grand bargain).

Channel 7, the most-watched televi-

sion station in Chicagoland, ran a purely positive piece.

“I want all of you to have a better future, I want your children to have great schools, and I want your salaries to go up,” Rauner said during the Chicago station’s report. There was no mention of the fact that none of that has happened since he became governor, and there is no foreseeable time when any of it will happen as long as we have this never-ending gridlock.

Rauner also appeared via phone on several talk radio programs during his tour and faced mostly softball questions from conservative hosts. Even conservative activist Dan Proft, who has sharply criticized the governor on his radio program since the start of the year, allowed Rauner to endlessly rattle on about his main talking points, duct tape and all, without much of a peep.

For those on Rauner’s side, this was a good tour. For those on the other side (and polls show there are a lot of them), well, they wouldn’t like it anyway.

Those in the middle probably got the message that the governor and his team wanted to send, with a big assist from the media.

Read Rich Miller’s daily dispatches from Springfield at capitolfax.com.

Letters to the Editor

Agrace says ‘Thank you to our volunteers’ In appreciation of our local volunteers and all they do, Agrace Hospice & Palliative Care would like to express sincere and heartfelt thanks to them as we celebrate National Volunteer Week, April 23 to 29. We value their time, compassion and dedication!

In 2016, volunteers donated more than 80,000 hours in support of Agrace’s mission to provide compassionate care through the stages of serious illness.

Volunteers enrich the lives of our patients and families in many ways, including by providing patient companionship, bedside vigils, caregiver respite and transportation. Others assist our staff with office work, welcome visitors to our centers of care, help in our kitchens and gardens, or work at our thrift stores and at special events. Agrace simply could not do what we do without the support of our volunteers.

Agrace volunteers make a difference in the lives of patients, families and staff every day by sharing their unique skills and interests. Therapy dogs brighten patients’ days, and hair stylists give patients comfort and a sense of dignity.

Vigil volunteers are a quiet presence in late-night hours, ensuring that no patient dies without someone by their side. Respite volunteers see that patients’ family caregivers get much-needed support. We honor the diversity of skills and experiences that our volunteers share with Agrace and the communities we serve.

Agrace volunteers, thank you! We appreciate that you choose to give Agrace the gifts of your time and energy. You are truly our partners in quality care.

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12 reasons people are leaving Rockford

The 12 reasons why people are leaving Rockford.

1. People don’t have a visionary leader here.

2. People have no hope to live here.

3. There are no jobs with good wages and benefits.

4. No transportation. The buses don’t run 24 hours a day seven days a week so people can get to jobs and back home.

5. Women don’t have free day care service so they can’t get to jobs or go to school.

6. No affordable homes or rental apartments.

7. Bad public schools. I call them drop out factories.

8. High crime.

9. High property taxes that’s killing the people here in Rockford.

10. No diversity in entertainment for the different races of people who live here in Rockford.

11. Companies and businesses in Rockford do not believe in giving people a job that offers good wages and benefits if they have a felony. That’s why the crime rate is so high. People here do not believe in giving people a second chance like God gave us with his grace and mercy.

12. People see they can’t have anything by staying here in Rockford. If you eliminate these 12 obstacles you could stop people from leaving.

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WHAT’S LOCAL

RACVB and a re-branded Rockford

BY JIM HAGERTY

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OWNTOWN – To say branding Rockford has been a bit of challenge in the last 20 years is to utter a slight understatement.

Violent crime, a heroin epidemic and poor graduation rates are still outcroppings of social problems a new generation of leaders has been left to solve. High property taxes, brownfields and nearly unmatched jobless rates have tried their hardest to define Rockford as an abysmal city with nowhere to go but upward.

And upward Rockford appears to be heading.

In the 1990s, the city was sprawling east, bringing with it a glimpse of promise that Rockford could connect to a westward trek the Chicago suburbs were making along I-90. The East State Street corridor past Rockford University was suddenly little suburbia – a soccer mom land of cookie-cutter subdivisions, Jeep Cherokees and trendy retail. The east side flourished, while downtown and the west side took a back seat to a reinvented outpost.

But, as Rockford gentrified and cultures changed with the times, the city’s award-winning parks, golf courses, entertainment venues and river remained static. Nevertheless, enter a new era.

Graduation rates and test scores are on the rise, a new downtown is taking shape and Rockford is suddenly a new brand.

“It’s about showcasing the assets that make us di�erent,” said Josh Albrecht, director of marketing and public a�airs for the Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau.

“A great place to visit is a great place to live. If they will invest here, they will live here.”

Last year, tourism alone generated more than $350 million for the region.

That spending resulted in 2,800 regional jobs.

Still, it doesn’t take but a Google search to discover what is wrong with the city.

Rockford rounded out 2015 as the fifth most-dangerous city in the country according to the FBI, and was recently named the most dangerous among cities with populations under 200,000.

The good more than outweighs the bad though, Albrecht said. For its Cheap Trick Rock and Roll Hall of Fame push and other campaigns, the RACVB was awarded Best Tourism Marketing and Best Branding Initiative at the Illinois Governor’s Conference on Travel and Tourism.

The UW Health Sports Factory and Bring Your Game 2 Rockford (#BYG2RKFD) featuring NBAer Fred VanVleet have edified the city’s place as a leading sports-tourism spot, something

Did you know?

The Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau serves the greater Rockford region of approximately 339,000 people. The area’s restaurants, attractions, events and history spans several unique towns, villages and cities including Winnebago County, City of Loves Park, City of South Beloit, Village of Cherry Valley, Village of Machesney Park, Village of Pecatonica, Village of Rockton, Village of Roscoe and Village of Winnebago. For more information visit gorockford.com.

the visitors bureau aims to highlight for those outside of city. A ground floor recruitment tool will push those highlights ahead of negative content pinged by search engines.

“We want to trumpet anything that’s positive – aviation improvements, sports (and) a growing housing market,” Albrecht said. “We want to share those stories and change the (negative) narrative.”

Albrecht said dividends from the new tool are expected within the next year.

RACVB’s Josh Albrecht says broadcasting a positive message about the city is paying off. Photo, RACVB

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Marching Forward

Earth Day March for Science and Climate 2017

By Don Miller

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he first Earth Day was held on April 22, 1970, it was celebrated in a variety of ways by diverse groups of people with over 20 million Americans estimated participating. Saturday, April 22 is the 47th anniversary of the first Earth Day and there will be a program/march in downtown Rockford to observe it.

The original Earth Day was proposed by then Sen. Gaylord Nelson of Wisconsin. It is reported that Nelson’s inspiration came to him after seeing the damage caused by a 1969 massive oil spill in Santa Barbara, California. He recognized a need to educate the general public as well as public officials to strive for a better understanding of the environment.

Ten years later Nelson stated, “It was on that day that Americans made it clear that they understood and were deeply concerned over the deterioration of our environment and the mindless dissipation of our resources.”

Many believe that Earth Day lead to an understanding that crossed political boundaries and led to the creation of the Environmental Protection Agency

and the passage of the Clean Air, Clean Water and the Endangered Species Acts.

A monumental effort and amazing work by legislature to do what is right for the common good.

Those very acts as well as others addressing climate change and its effect on future generations and present generations need to be currently addressed for the good of all. We have now come full circle on the need for education and action to protect what are gifts the Earth provides to us and that are taken very much for granted. The “March” on April 22 marks a new beginning. It takes us back to the drawing board for awareness, appreciation and the continued protection of some of our very basic needs; clean air, water and the protection the diversity of life found here.

The list of gifts we receive from the Earth is numerous: the atmosphere that allows us and so many other living organisms to survive and thrive on this planet. All of the different flows of energy should be on that list, the prime one being that of solar power and its effect on everything from photosynthesis to keeping the planet at a livable temperature. We should think about and thank all

that happens in putting healthy food on the table.

The waters of the Earth are gifts that most of us rarely appreciate unless catastrophe of drought hits us, or tragedy occurs such as in Flint, Mich. Does gratitude enter our minds at each twist of the faucet? We should also mention the soil we walk on and that grows our food, the rocks and minerals that are in use in our everyday lives, do we have gratitude toward them?

We should mention the ecosystems of the world, full of beautiful biota for us to see, hear, smell, and touch, all that gives us; peace, artistry, inspiration, wonder and awe, do we stop and say, “thank you for these gifts and the joy they give us?”

That list of Earth’s gifts is there for us and for future generations, but only if we realize that we need policies and laws to protect them and the truth of science to study and research them.

“The People’s March for Science and Climate” is being hosted to bring people together again and to understand that some very core protection for our basic needs are coming under attack. Just as in the early 70’s when people realized the

abuse going on to water and air, that time for a better appreciation has come again.

“If the people lead, the leaders will follow.” To show support and attend the program/march is significant, but what your actions are after the march are even more crucial. We all need to know who our local, state and national representatives are and how they vote on these incredible critical issues in front of us now. We need to hold them accountable for an environment for all to be raised in and to grow old in and that will not put us in jeopardy. We need to revisit Sen. Gaylord Nelson’s words, to become “deeply concerned over the deterioration of our environment and the mindless dissipation of our resources.”

Forward March!

The People’s March for Science and the Climate-at Joe Marino Park, 100 N. Water St., program will begin at 4 p.m. this Saturday.

State Rep. Litesa Wallace and State Sen. Daniel Biss will be speaking, followed by a march to Emmanuel Lutheran Church. There, participants can view the Spring Art Scene art show, “To love is to Act: Artists Resist!” and to also attend the 7 p.m. Pete Seeger Earth Day Concert. For more information visit forestcity350.org.

Voices of the Community

On April 29, Love Rockford – to make life a little easier The seeds of the upcoming Love Rockford event were planted in 2013 when Rev. Calvin Culpepper and Jeanine Wang, representing the Jeremiah Development Neighborhood Organizing Committee (NOC) were inspired by their visit to a similar event in Elgin. That event, Love Elgin Day, had originated in 2012 as a faith-based outreach to neighbors in need of physical resources and spiritual encouragement. All services and resources available at the event were free and there were no requirements for income verification.

Jeremiah Development is a Rockford 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization comprising supporters from three neighboring churches in the near-northwest area of downtown -- Court Street United Methodist, SecondFirst, and Emmanuel Episcopal. – and committed to promoting the well-being of residents in the vicinity surrounding the neighborhood known as Coronado-Haskell.

In recognition of the fact that 25% of all families in Rockford live below the poverty level, and that challenges are faced by Rockford residents in all quadrants of the city, Jeremiah Development decided to go beyond their immediate

neighborhood and reach out to everyone in the city for the first Love Rockford event, to be held Saturday, April 29, from 10a.m.-2p.m., rain or shine.

People wishing to participate in services and activities or to volunteer can go to the Love Rockford website www. loverockfordil.org to register online and learn more. Participants can also register the day of the event, beginning at 9:45 a.m. at the doors of Court Street United Methodist Church, 215 N. Court St. Wristbands will be distributed at registration, which will be followed by a short orientation.

Activities of Love Rockford will be set up on the campuses of all three churches, creating a corridor of love, support and services. The event is being designed, as the tagline for Love Rockford says, “to make life a little easier.” The churches will open their doors, while congregations, businesses, community agencies and volunteers work together to reach out to the underserved.

Residents will have the opportunity to meet with various service providers to be linked with counseling, housing, immigration and other services. Professionals will be volunteering their services to

provide basic medical and wellness services, and haircuts. Children’s activities will include face painting, a puppet show, story time and arts and crafts.

Bicycle repairs will be available on site.

A free lunch will be provided, and a box of nutritious foods will be available to take home. Residents will be able to select clothing and books for their families. All services and resources are free and are provided on a first come, first served basis, while available.

Each of the three event sites will feature live music including the Council Choraleers with Dorothy Paige Turner, Emerald Wind, Matt Flamm, Merv Collins, Nic Juric, Paul Hieser, and Valarella. Those seeking spiritual renewal will be offered pastoral counseling, prayers and blessings.

Although Love Rockford closely follows the structure and goals of Love Elgin Day, there have been a few tweaks. One significant difference is that, while the Elgin event carries a Christian emphasis, Love Rockford is nondenominational, and reaches out to people of all beliefs. A variety of faiths have been represented on the planning committee to ensure that all people feel welcomed.

Love Elgin Day was founded by Pastor Jeorge Holmes, who envisioned the event as encouraging hope among those who may be feeling hopeless. Pastor Holmes was inspired by his belief that hope leads to life and new beginnings, saying, “Each of us needs that spark, that hug, that word of encouragement that speaks to our souls. These are difficult and uncertain times, with financial instability, relational divisions, selfishness and greed. One of the most exciting things to see is when a person reaches out to another in need and meets that need.”

Love Rockford is excited to share that same hope and encouragement with Rockford on April 29. Holly Beeman, co-facilitator of Love Rockford along with Jeanine Wang, says that response so far has been very positive. “It is so exciting to see the many people, groups and businesses that have reached out to be a part of this event. It brings to light the amazing amount of good that people in Rockford are willing to share with their neighbors.“ Both agreed that they, “expect to see smiles everywhere.”

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

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33 Great ArtScene Galleries Downtown and Midtown Rockford

Spring ArtScene returns to Rockford Rockford embraces its artistic roots this weekend as the 15th Annual Spring ArtScene moves into town.

ArtScene features works from a wide variety of techniques spread throughout more than 30 locations across the city.

The annual event, along with its autumn counterpart, attracts thousands of artists art lovers to the streets of the Forest City.

“ArtScene is a very important event for Rockford,” said J.R. Kortman Center for Design’s Jerry Kortman. “And it’s very important now because everything is being underfunded for the arts, in towns and in the schools.”

Presented by the Rockford Area Arts Council, ArtScene continues to draw the support of dozens of community partners to showcase paintings, sculpture, photography, ceramics, jewelry and more.

One of those partners, the Rockford Art

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Guild, will present “Art through the Ages” at the Trinity Lutheran Activity Center, 215 N. 1st St. Seventeen artists will be on display at the Guild’s event, including established and emerging artists from the community.

The Guild’s Pam Parkinson says its new venue will allow more visitors to come see their display this year: “The new location offers plenty of off-street parking, and a larger area for the exhibitors.”

Kortman says ArtScene offers a kind of one-on-one exposure persons in the community need in order to continue supporting local arts.

“This lets people in the community see what good artists we have here and what kind of talent we have, and how important that is to the community as a whole.”

ArtScene runs from 5-9 p.m. Friday and 4-9 p.m. Saturday.

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2017 Spring ArtScene locations 1. 317 Studio & Gallery 317 Market Street 815-315-7000 2. Ameriprise Financial 6870 Rote Road, Suite 102 815-708-6112 3. 510 Threads/EuroStyle+ 510 E. State Street 815-914-6373 4. Abreo Restaurant 515 E. State Street (upstairs loft gallery) 815-968-9463 5. Art Matters Artist Coop 505 N. Madison Street (NE corner Madison & Prairie Streets) 815-262-5201 6. Bennie’s Cleaners 126 N. First Street 815-964-3070 7. Clabough Photography 136 N. First Street 815-979-3917 8. Ingrid Dohm Studio @ The Farmette Grangette 1764 Squaw Prairie Road, Belvidere 815-282-3184 9. Garrison School Lofts 419 John Street, Loft #111 815-985-5930 10. Healthy Habits Wellness Boutique 6340 E. Riverside Blvd 779-423-2461 11. House of Oddities 510 Market Street 815-519-9450 12. Irish Rose Saloon 519 E. State Street 815-964-0480 13. Kortman Gallery 107 N. Main Street 815-968-0123 14. Leaf River Woodcrafters 244 E. Riverside Blvd 630-552-5399 15. Lucette Salon & Spa 508 E. State Street 815-986-1550 16. Minglewood 333 E. State Street 815-961-1795 17. North Main Studios 2500 N. Main Street (Door 4 South/2nd Floor) 18. Octane Interlounge 124 N. Main Street 815-965-4012 19. The Olympic Tavern 2327 N. Main Street

815-962-8758 20. Rockford Area Arts Council @ The Shumway Gallery 713 E. State Street 815-963-6765 21. Rockford Art Museum 711 N. Main Street 815-972-2865 22. Rockford Baha’i Center 1650 N. Alpine Road 815-978-6464 23. Rockford University Art Gallery @ Clark Arts Center 5050 E. State Street 815-226-4105 24. Trinity Lutheran Learning Center 215 N. First Street 815-544-5345 25. The Underground @ under Kuma’s 418 E. State Street 815-979-1944

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26. Just Goods Listening Room 201 7th Street 815-965-8903 27. Midtown District Off ice 203 7th Street 815-871-1421 28. Midtown “Pop-Up” Gallery 216 7th Street 815-871-1421 29. Horseflower’s Creative Hotspot 1019 3rd Avenue 815-501-2375 30. Katie’s Cup 502 7th Street 815-914-5998 31. Irish Pub 1021 5th Avenue 815-871-1421 32. Spot Café 628 7th Street 815-871-1421 33. Emmanuel Lutheran Church 920 Third Avenue 815-963-4815 For more information visit springartscene.com.

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Sheer Genius

By Paula Hendrickson

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know plenty of people love their NatGeo channel; one even upgraded to a pricier cable package just to keep watching shows like Explorer, Yukon Gold, and Doomsday Preppers. As for me, one of my favorite NatGeo series is Brain Games.

In addition to fitting the NatGeo brand, all of those shows have something in common: they’re unscripted.

On April 25, NatGeo will expand its boundaries into new territory, venturing into what may be the only area of programming the network had yet to explore – scripted television – with its first original scripted series, Genius.

The beautiful and ambitious 10-part series – executive produced by Ron Howard and Brian Grazer – is based on Walter Isaacson’s 2007 biography of Albert Einstein, Einstein: His Life and Universe. Howard directed the first episode with Oscar-winner Geoffrey Rush in the lead role.

The series gives a well-rounded depiction of Einstein’s entire life, including his younger days (when he’s played by British actor Johnny Flynn) and his home life. Viewers should come away from the series with a clearer picture of Einstein, his personality, inspirations, motiva-

tions, and maybe (just maybe) how that whacky hairstyle of his came about.

(Okay, so maybe not the hair.)

The large international cast includes T.R. Knight (Grey’s Anatomy) as J. Edgar Hoover; Emily Watson (War Horse, Gosford Park) as Elsa, who was one of Einstein’s wives; and Seth Gabel (Salem, Fringe) as Michele Besso.

While these 10 episodes easily stand on their own as high-end mini-series, the hope is Genius will come back for subsequent seasons, with each season focusing on a different genius.

Genius is a premium series boasting feature film production values, from set design and costumes to cinematography and sound. It would feel right at home on PBS, Showtime, even HBO – so the only real questions are: will the loyal NatGeo audience forsake a few hours of their favorite shows to watch a posh original scripted series? Can Genius lure enough fans of period dramas to NatGeo? I hope the answer to both questions is “Yes.” I’m already imagining what other geniuses might be covered in future seasons.

Programming note

Genius premieres Tuesday, April 25 at 8:00 p.m. on NatGeo and repeats immediately after at 9:15.

Oscar-winner Geoffrey Rush as Albert Einstein in the upcoming NatGeo special, Genius.

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Her subject matter is speleothems, which most people know as stalactites and stalagmites. Those sculptures of nature have inspired the latest works by Rockford artist Carmen Turner, who will exhibit her series of abstract art for this Friday and Saturday as part of ArtScene weekend in the Kortman Gallery.

Turner, who creates her work at MainFraim studio in Rockford, has titled her exhibition “The Space Between” in reference to her fascination with origin, shape and formation of speleothems.

“The goal of my collection is to capture their temporary form. I make no attempt to depict speleothems as they occur in nature – rather to use color and texture to celebrate their growth, overall shape, and the inevitable lessening of the space between.”

“As member of the MainFraim studio, which is known for artistically repurposing historic found objects, Carmen has such a great sense of the things that are old and how they fit into an eclectic contemporary world,” says Kortman Gallery director Doc Slafkosky. “She also builds her own frames which ads authenticity to her intriguing works.”

Opening receptions for Carmen Turner’s Spring ArtScene exhibition, “The Space Between” in the Kortman Gallery will be Friday 5-10 p.m. and Saturday 4-9 p.m.

Turner’s exhibit will be on display through May 31.

Kortman Gallery is located upstairs at J. R. Kortman Center for Design, 107 N. Main St. downtown. The opening receptions are free and open to the public.

For more information call 815-968-0123 or visit jrkortman.com.

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Rockford Rocked Interviews

Classic rocker Ed King sounds off

By Todd Houston

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ockford Rocked Interviews: Good morning, Ed! For those who don’t know, you were one of the founding members of The Strawberry Alarm Clock (Incense and Peppermints) and one of the original members of a little band called Lynyrd Skynyrd. Take us back to when you first joined up with the Skynyrd crew.

Ed King: Well, The Strawberry Alarm Clock did a tour of Southern colleges and that’s where we met. After that the Alarm Clock did a tour of the South with Skynyrd opening the shows and me and Ronnie Van Zant did an exchange of phone numbers. A year later he said he’d be in L.A. on a certain date and wanted to go to a Dodger game. I bought us all tickets to the game. He didn’t show up. I never heard from him again until October, 1972. I was playing this club in Greenville and Ronnie called saying that Leon Wilkeson had quit and that he needed a bass player. The next day he drove up to get me. That’s how I became the second luckiest guitarist in the world.

The reason he thought of me when Leon left is that I played a bit of bass in the “Alarm Clock”, especially on many of the recordings. Later, Ronnie called me the worst bass player he’d ever played with so he switched me to guitar and we wrote some cool tunes. (laughs) RRI: What was the typical Lynyrd Skynyrd song writing process like?

EK: Our song writing was almost always like this... one of us would play Ronnie Van Zant a song idea. If he liked it, he’d write a verse and that would dictate where it was going. Once a verse and chorus were done, Ronnie would leave and go fishing down at the dock. While there he’d write the rest of the lyrics listening to us up at the cabin assembling the pieces, deciding solos, arranging it and getting the groove straight.

RRI: I understand that you wrote the main riff for the song “Sweet Home Alabama” and played the iconic guitar solo.

EK: Even though my riff is what got Ronnie into writing it, Gary had been playing his riff for 15 minutes before I got there (you can hear it mixed back in the verses). When I threw mine in to bounce off Gary’s, Ronnie locked in. I wrote the choruses and everything up to Billy Powell’s solo. It was a three-way collaboration as I never would’ve been inspired to write my part without Gary Rossington’s contribution.

Sweet Home took us about three hours to record. The basic track was me on a 1972 rosewood Strat, bass, drums and scratch vocal. All other parts were added

one at a time. My solo was all done in one take and it, and the shorter solo, were completely mapped out. I had seen them both in a dream the night after we wrote the song. No improvisation. I used a 50-watt Marshall up full! The strat was a lousy guitar but great for that song. It’s now on display at the Rock Hall.

RRI: There’s a rather funny story that says producer Al Kooper argued with you about the “Sweet Home Alabama” solo section, saying that you were playing the solo in the wrong key and wanted the solo redone with either Allen Collins or Gary Rossington playing it. Personally I couldn’t imagine it being played any other way. Thoughts?

EK: I have heard that story but I never asked either one of them about it. The guys actually stuck up for me. They said that since I had seen it in a dream then that is the way it was going to be. I didn’t just hear it in a dream, I actually saw it!

My crazy logic always told me that the song is actually in the key of G NOT D. Listen to Billy’s piano solo at the end, it’s also in G. I rest my case.

RRI: You guys were known for fighting, boozing and tearing up the road. Tell us a good tour story.

EK: Here’s one. In early 1974, we went to San Francisco for the first time.

With a night off, the guys went cruising downtown in our new (to us) tour bus. I stayed back. Way later that night, there’s a knock at the door and it’s Allen’s standing there asking “Ed...you wanna see something REALLY weird?” Then Gary shoved Ronnie into my doorway. He

was quite bloodied with two black eyes... drunk & howling! What happened was they were cruising a bad part of town.

Ronnie was sitting near the wheel well, closest to the door and somebody (I’ll not say who) stuck their head out the window at a stop light and yelled at these three guys on the corner, “What all you F***’s up to?” They ran to the bus door, opened it, and dragged Ronnie out. (He was innocent, by the way.) Beat him pretty good! His face bled for days.

RRI: In previous interviews you mentioned that some of your fondest memories with Skynyrd were rehearsing at The Hell house. Tell us about that if you would.

EK: The Hell House was a cabin at the end of this field and was owned by a guy who lived a couple of miles up from the cabin near the road in a little town called Green Cove. The cabin was on a creek and alligators would come up out of it, sit on the shore and listen to the music.

It was real fun. We’d get to Hell House no later than 9 a.m. every day without fail.

We stayed until dusk and rehearsed the entire time taking very few breaks. There wasn’t any fooling around or sittin’ idle.

One of us had to stay there every night so nobody would steal anything. Before I joined the band, they left the cabin unattended and somebody came up the creek in a boat and stole some Marshall amplifiers. It was a pretty scary place to spend the night. There were gators and there were noises like you would not believe. I slept with big bright lights on all night long. If you’ve got a copy of the

vinyl album version of Nuthin’ Fancy, all of the inner sleeve photos are taken at the Hell House. We were constantly wiping the sweat off the guitars.

RRI: With all the success and four Skynyrd albums under your belt, you decided to leave the band in 1975. Some might say it had to do with singer Ronnie Van Zant’s drinking and his off the wall behavior. Thoughts?

EK: Ronnie was brilliant but he could be abusive to band members and to women. I watched him beat the shit out of a woman one night right in front of me. That left an imprint on my brain that I was in a perilous situation. As it became worse, I saw my exit as a clear-cut choice.

There also came a time in a hotel room in Springfield, Illinois where we gathered to clear up some confusion.

Allen Collins (guitar) was in tears and just wanted to go home. We were all dissatisfied with how the Nuthin’ Fancy album was thrown together...it was unfinished. I wanted to finish the current leg of the tour and go home to recoup.

Everybody in that room agreed with me and Ronnie told me to go to management and tell them. It was at that point that Ronnie allowed me to take charge of this and I did. Two weeks later I was gone. Pushed out, I feel. Management didn’t want me around because I was “poisoning Ronnie’s mind”. When it all got too heavy, I could see that the final outcome would not be pretty. I gathered my guitars, my bags, and what was left of my pride (very little) and bolted. It was a survival instinct and a “writing on the wall” sort of thing, Todd.

RRI: Okay Ed, I’m going to say a word or phrase. Please answer with the first thing that pops into your head. The Beach Boys.

EK: The best tour of my life with The Strawberry Alarm Clock. Spring of 1968.

RRI: Stevie Gains (Lynyrd Skynyrd guitarist).

EK: He was a natural. I was not!

RRI: Blackberry Smoke (Southern rock/country rock band from Atlanta, Georgia).

EK: A really good Southern band who’ve been around for decades.

RRI: Fender guitars.

EK: You can’t play “Sweet Home” on a Gibson.

RRI: MCA Records.

EK: I’m thankful they still send checks!

RRI: Muscle Shoals Studio.

EK: They had the best rhythm section on earth. The studio had notable charm and vibe.

RRI: Cheap Trick.

EK: Sorry, Todd – I’m not that familiar with Cheap Trick.

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MUSIC

Are there finally just too many festivals?

BY JONATHAN WYNN

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oachella uno�cially kicked o� the 2017 U.S. festival season last Saturday, and while this year’s event in Indio, California will likely set attendance records, there are concerning trends in the live music industry.

Tennessee’s massive Bonnaroo attracted 38 percent fewer attendees in 2016 than the year prior. And last year’s turnout at the popular Sasquatch! festival in George, Washington dropped by half.

Have we reached what Paste Magazine called “peak music festival”?

Festivals are certainly big business.

Over 32 million people are attending U.S. festivals every year – more than the entire population of Texas. In my book “Music/City: American Festivals and Placemaking in Austin, Nashville, and Newport,” I detail the reasons for the rise of music festivals, which include declining record sales and the willingness of younger audiences to seek out new experiences.

But the growing uncertainty has left some promoters, musicians and fans nervous. Are attendance declines irregularities, rather than trends? Looking ahead, what factors might cause a significant slump in the U.S. festival market?

A growing corporate presence

One plausible reason for flagging crowds is overcommercialization.

As I walked around festival sites during my research, logos and brands were omnipresent, whether it was a massive Doritos vending machine-themed stage at Austin’s South by Southwest Music Festival or the Bud Light stage at Nashville’s Country Music Association CMA Fest.

In a way, a growing corporate presence indicates how festivals have thrived.

Corporations are targeting popular festivals because they’re excellent sites for what’s called “brand activation” – a way to directly engage potential consumers with corporate logos and products.

In that e�ort, North American corporations spent US$1.3 billion sponsoring music venues, festivals and tours in 2014. Anheuser-Busch led the charge, sponsoring almost one-third of musicbased properties. Toyota marketed at Stagecoach, Sasquatch!, Life Is Beautiful and at least a half dozen other events.

(Forbes notes that the big winner at this year’s SXSW wasn’t a hot up-and-coming act, but Mazda, for successfully hosting a series of top-name performances.)

Despite such heavy commercialization, musicians and audiences expressed minimal concern in my interviews.

“I don’t mind,” said one festival-goer, “since I know it helps keep ticket prices reasonably low.” The on-stage talent felt similarly ambivalent. One headlining musician told me he appreciates that it’s the festival producers who have to cultivate brand relationships, not him.

When he’s on stage, he says, “I’m not representing Heineken, I’m just playing my songs.”

Still, other artists grumbled. Several worried that festival branding might eventually go too far.

Creeping conformity

what Seattle’s alt-weekly, The Stranger, called “festival fatigue.”

The future of festivals?

If fatigue does arrive in 2017, we can look to the last crisis for some solutions.

The 2008 recession dampened ticket sales and sponsorships. Festivals like Denver’s Mile High festival, Las Vegas’ Vegoose and New Jersey’s Bamboozle shuttered. But my research found the Newport Folk Festival to be an encouraging case study.

In 2008, Newport couldn’t attract a marquee corporate sponsorship as it had in the past. To save the event, producers restructured the organization into a nonprofit. Ever since then, their lineups have eschewed acts that headline larger festivals. Instead, they’ve set their sights on balancing a diversity of acts with regional performers.

Bonnaroo and Coachella dwarf Newport in size, as Newport’s venue, Fort Adams State Park, can hold only around 10,000 attendees per day. But Newport’s limited brand sponsorships and attendance cap are opportunities, not challenges. The festival’s producer, Jay Sweet, knows he can’t a�ord the bigger acts that hit the larger festivals.

Nonetheless, Newport has carved out its own niche: Moving away from an overly corporate and commercialized model of the contemporary festival, it now o�ers an eclectic, more locally sourced and modestly branded music experience.

In a way, it’s what festivals looked like in their earliest iterations – before the sponsors descended, and before the fatigue settled in.

Their unease is justified. Behind the banners and logos, success in the festival industry has brought about another issue: consolidation.

Since 2000, larger entertainment firms have purchased some of the biggest events and venues, mirroring what happened in the recorded music industry in the 1960s and 1990s, when smaller labels were gobbled up by a handful of larger, international companies.

In 2001, the world’s second largest music promoter, AEG, purchased Goldenvoice, which produces 11 festivals, including Coachella. AEG is an international sports and entertainment conglomerate with ownership stakes in dozens of sports teams and arenas. AEG is still, however, second to Live Nation, which produces over 60 festivals and has controlling stakes in major festivals like Bonnaroo, Sasquatch!, Lollapalooza and Austin City Limits. With their size and buying power, these agencies can book Doritos built a 62-foot-tall vending machine bands for multiple events and o�er gigs that doubled as a stage during the 2013 South by Southwest Music Festival. at venues ranging from large stadiums to smaller clubs.

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Film Reviews

No signs of slowing down

By Thomas Simpson

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here’s a very simple rule to filmmaking I’m sure audiences are accustomed to: If it makes money, make another one.

While there are some franchises that churn out sequels much to the wonderment of some, the adage holds: if the films are making a profit audiences somewhere must love it, even if critics are panning it and your friends won’t admit it.

The Fast and the Furious franchise was no different at one point. Successful enough to keep going, each instalment received less acclaim than the last with critics hoping it would run out of fuel at some point soon.

Then something remarkable happened. Fast Five ushered in a renaissance for the series as it was met with an

improved box office and critical acclaim.

This was no fluke as Fast & Furious 6 was met with similar results and Furious 7 grossed over $1 billion.

Movie snobs no longer cringed when a new film was announced, they rejoiced but is Fate of the Furious a trip to far?

Just how big a hole would the late Paul Walker leave in the franchise?

Dominic Toretto (Vin Diesel) once again opts for the quiet life. While currently enjoying his honeymoon with Letty (Michelle Rodriguez) he is approached by Cipher (Charlize Theron), a highly notorious cyber terrorist.

She has a proposition for Dom, one he seemingly can’t refuse. The secretive blackmail results in Dom doing what he thought he’d never do…turn his back on family. After betraying his team Dom’s old allies are tasked with bringing him down but with the recruitment of an

unlikely ally. Their old enemy Deckard Shaw (Jason Statham).

If you thought after eight films that the Fast and the Furious franchise was going to slow down then ye of little faith.

The opening sequence involves one of the craziest street races committed to camera and is a wonderful taste of what’s to come. The action is glorious and unashamedly over the top raising a smile with each insane stunt. The physical set pieces are beautifully enhanced with CGI as opposed to the latter taking us out of the moment.

It’s difficult not to feel the absence left by Paul Walker but it doesn’t prove detrimental to the film. The actor’s tragic death was handled respectfully in a moving tribute at the end of Furious 7 and here his character Brian is only mentioned a couple of times, indicating that he’s retired and not been killed off.

The themes of brotherhood and family are still prevalent, however it’s Dwayne Johnson (as Luke Hobbs) and Statham that take centre stage providing a new bromance for audiences to invest in.

Their onscreen chemistry is electrifying as they slowly go from enemies to reluctant partners.

The sentimentality is laid on thick and it does lack narrative logic. Betrayals and transgressions are forgotten quickly as heroes become villains and villains become heroes in the blink of an eye. It may lack rationality but it doesn’t matter when there’s just so much fun to be had.

Fate of the Furious is a witty, adrenaline fuelled thrill ride filled with brazen gratuity. Like the previous three instalments, it works due to its undeniable charm. If you’re not on board by now, the latest film is unlikely to win you over. For those that stuck with the difficult first four, they’ve been rewarded with some of the best action films to be released this millennium. Fast and the Furious shows no signs of slowing down and we’re thankful for it.

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

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A&E Happenings Arts & Theater

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

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

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

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

Beloit Fine Arts Incubator – 520 E. Grand Ave., Beloit, Wis. Gallery hours: Mon.,10 a.m.-2 p.m. ; Tues.Fri., 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Sat.,10 a.m.-3 p.m. Info: 608-322-4250. For further information please visit BeloitFineArtsIncubator.com or call the gallery at 608-313-9083.

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

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

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

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

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

or call 608-346-3114.

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

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

Ingrid Dohm Studio Gallery – 839 N. Perryville Road.

Appointments/Info: 815-519-6492.

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

Info: 815-235-9755.

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

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

Grace Performing Arts Center - Festival 56 productions are performed at this location, 316 South Main Street, Princeton. 815-879-5656, ext. 11, festival56.com Horseflower’s Creative Hotspot - Located in the historic SM & SF building (upstairs) at 1019 3rd Ave. in the heart of Midtown. Creative space featuring a gallery, home to the Kandinsky Creative Group, collaborative space, classes, Creative discussions and so much more. If you are looking unique we are it. We are more than a gallery, we’re an experience! Open Thursday-Saturday 12-6 p.m. or by appointment, second Friday of the month until 8 p.m. More information contact Lenny at (815) 501-2375 or email kandinskys.c.g.2015@ gmail.com.

Charlotte Hackin Art Studio & Gallery – 6278

Brynwood Drive, Rockford. Info: 815-639-1318.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rockford University Performing Arts Department and Maddox & CheekTheatres - 5050 E. State St. For more information call 815.226.4100 or visit rockford.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.

Wednesday, April 19 Brews & Views: “The Great Outdoors” - Prairie Street Brewhouse, 200 Prairie St. 7:30 p.m. $5.

Thursday, April 20 Japanese Culture, Arts & Lifestyles - Anderson Japanese Gardens, 318 Spring Creek Road. 7 p.m.

Free for members; $5 for others.

Friday & Saturday, April 21-22 Spring ArtScene, by the Rockford Area Arts Council.

Friday 5-9 p.m. Saturday 4-9 p.m. Some locations open until 10. For a complete list of locations visit springartscene.com.

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

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

April 21 - May 7 One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest - Pec Playhouse Theatre, 314 Main St. Pecatonica. 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. 2 p.m. Sundays. $14.

April 21-30 Pastics Age Productions presents She Kills Monsters - Nordlof Center, Black Box Theatre, 118 N. Main St. Fridays and Saturdays 8 p.m. Sundays 2 p.m. $12.

Saturday, April 22 Without Shoes Modern Dance Company presents Mother Earth - Nordlof Center J.R. Sullivan Theater, 118 N. Main St. 7:30 p.m. $15.

Monday, April 24 An Evening with David Sedaris - Coronado Performing Arts Center, 314 N. Main St. 8 p.m. $37.50 Friday, May 12-Sunday, May 21 The Butler Did it.... Again - The Main Street Players of Boone County present “The Butler Did it...

Again”. Performances will be Friday, May 12 & 19 at 7 p.m.; Saturday, May 13 & 20 at 7 p.m.; and Sunday, May 14 & 21 at 2 p.m. Publisher and socialite the indomitable Miss Maple rents a plantation house, complete with menacing alligator, to introduce her latest literary discovery. When the bizarre owner of the house of secrets, Jasper Van Dine, is discovered with a scalpel once belonging to Jack the Ripper in his back, everyone wonders - who done it? It’s up to the fl akey detective writers to unravel the puzzle! Tickets Prices are $12 for adults; $10 for seniors; and $5 for students (with ID).

Purchase tickets online or at the door. Website: http://mainstreetplayersofboonecounty.com.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mspbc.

Performances at the Community Building Complex of Boone County, 111 W. First Street, Belvidere.

Music

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

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

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

Thursday, April 20 RSO Lecture Series: Mahler’s First Symphony Rockford Public Library, Main Auditorium, 215 N. Wyman St. 7-8 p.m. Free.

Friday, April 21 26th Annual RAMI Awards - Tebala Event Center, 7910 Newburg Road. 7-11 p.m. $10. ramiawards.com.

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A&E Happenings Sweet Bev Perron - Lyran Society, 4781 S Bend Road.

7-10 p.m. No Cover.

Rockford Chamber Players’ Brass Quintet Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center, 406 N. Main St. 7:30 p.m. $25 adult. $5 student.

Pistol Pete - Mary’s Place, 602 N. Madison St. 9:30 p.m.

The Hit List - Whiskey’s Roadhouse, 3207 N. Main St. Driven & Flannel Daze - Rock A Bago Hall, 4303 W. State St. 8 p.m.

Roy Roots - Baci’s Kitchen, 2990 N. Perryville Road Ste. 1100. 6-9 p.m.

Long Shot - Big Al’s Bar, 610 N. Bell School Road.

8:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 22 Verona String Quartet & Daniel Hsu - Coronado Performing Arts Center, 314 N. Main St. 7:30 p.m. $20-25.

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.

Bones Jugs N Harmony feat. Dan Andree - Mary’s Place, 602 N. Madison St. 9:30 p.m.

Valarella - Baci’s Kitchen, 2990 N. Perryville Road Ste. 1100. 6-9 p.m.

Bare Bones - Big Al’s Bar, 610 N. Bell School Road.

8:30 p.m.

Rat Baxter - Whiskey’s Roadhouse, 3207 N. Main St. Sunday, April 23 Dance - VFW, 2018 Windsor Road, Loves Park, across from Sunrise Restaurant.7 p.m. Admission is $7.

SILENT AUCTION!

Tuesday, April 25 La Historia w/ Honeyrude and Magnet School - CJ’s Public House, 300 E. State St. 8 p.m.

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.

Andrew Robinson - Baci’s Kitchen, 2990 N. Perryville Road Ste. 1100. 6-9 p.m.

Taboo Blah Blah / Tentacles Everywhere / Purple Hell - Mary’s Place, 602 N. Madison St. 9:30 p.m.

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

DJ AND DANCING!

CHILDRen’s safe harbor second annual benefit Friday May 12th, 2017 Cocktail Hour 5:30PM Dinner 6:30PM

LIVE PAINTING!

Giovanni's 610 N Bell School Rd, Rockford,IL 61107

AND MORE!

p.m. (Sept.-May) 815-332-5161. Cherryvalleylib. org Discovery Center Museum – 711 N. Main St. Hours: Sun.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Cost: $8 public, free for members. Children 1 and under are also free.

815-963-6769.

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

815-962-7402.

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

Memorial Hall – 211 N. Main St. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon-Fri., or by appointment. 815-969-1999.

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

815-397-9112.

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

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

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

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

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

Benefits the US Sportsmen’s Youth Foundation.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Come check us out. For more information call 815-494-9872.

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

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

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.

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. His three books of nonfiction – Dirt: The Ecstatic 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

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A&E Happenings 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. Lunch and Lecture Series: Understanding the First World War – A Century Later: “Some Damned Mishap the Balkans” - Veterans Memorial Hall, 211 N. Main St. $12. In the spring of 1914, Europe was a troubled continent, especially in the Balkans where just about anything could set off a spark, that spark as set off on June 28, 1914. The threepart lecture series is presented by Terry Dyer, who was born in Rockford and is a lifelong resident of northern Illinois. Terry’s passion for military history began when at an early age his father took him on a tour of Veterans Memorial Hall and spoke of his great-great uncle who served with the 12th Illinois Cavalry in the Civil War. Further events on May 17 and June 21.

Friday, April 21 Night Hikes - Severson Dells Nature Center, 8786 Montague Road. 7-8 p.m.

Paranormal Investigation with Ghost Head Soup Tinker Swiss Cottage, 411 Kent St. 7-11:30 p.m. $50 per person in advance. 815-871-4239.

Saturday, April 22 Future Nurses Academy - Discovery Center, 711 N. Main St. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. $8. Free for members.

Earth Day Hike - Severson Dells Nature Center, 8786 Montague Road. 9:30-11:30 a.m.

International Food Festival - Rockford University, Burpee Student Center, 5050 E. State St. 5-8 p.m. Doors 4:30. $10 in advance. $12 at the door.

815-226-4000.

Rock River Trip: Rockton to Atwood Homestead Rocktown Adventures, 313 N. Madison St. 12:30-4 p.m. $50. 815-636-9066.

Sunday, April 23 YMCA Heritage Run presented by OSF Healthcare Downtown. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. $33 pre-registered. $35 day of race. $10 for Youth 17 & under for the 10k and 2 mile. $5 for Kids and Family Fun Color Run ($15 family rate for families of 4 to 6 members).

10 percent discount to members of Rockford Road Runners. rockriverymca.org/heritagerun.

Tuesday, April 25 Geology and Earthquake History of Illinois Severson Dells Nature Center, 8786 Montague Road. 7 p.m. Free. Suggested donation $5.

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

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

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

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

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,rafflequilt,celebrationofourNational Parks and Cheap Trick contest. Visit www.sinnissippiquilters.orgfordetailsanddiscountcoupon.9a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday.

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

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

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

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

For more information, visit: www.wildonesrrvc.org

FUGITIVE ALERT REWARDS UP TO $1000 ROCKFORD AREA CRIME STOPPERS – 963-7867

TOLL FREE 1-888-769-STOP (7867) IF YOU KNOW THE LOCATION OF A FUGITIVE OR HAVE INFORMATION ON OTHER CRIMES PLEASE CALL FUGITIVES WANTED AS OF

April 10, 2017 Warrants must be verified before arrest

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

Detrayvian Jones Narcotics Violation City—19 years old

Gina Kozial Deceptive Practices City— 42 years old

Corey Smith Fleeing to Elude City—18 years old

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

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

Tammy Ewing Domestic Battery City—41 years old

Aimee Magee Narcotics Violation County—44 years old

Derrick Gulley Jr. Probation Violation City—20 years old

Stevie Jordan-Husolo DUI County—35 years old

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

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

Brett Bothwell Theft County—29 years old

Dustin Lewis Theft City—29 years old

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

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

CrimeStoppers is 100% funded by donations.

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

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Death Notices Raymond Schwartz 89 Rockford 4/10/2017 Carol Scott 82 Rockford 4/10/2017 Nancy Miller-Halter 83 Rockton 4/10/2017 John Lichtenberg 76 Rockford 4/10/2017 Kimberly Cagle 51 Rockford 4/10/2017 Olga Horowy 88 Rockford 4/10/2017 Donald Mann 92 Rockford 4/10/2017 Michael Asbury 62 Rockford 4/10/2017 John Stanko 78 Rockford 4/10/2017 Dennis Potter 78 Rockford 4/11/2017 Beverly Boin 74 Rockford 4/11/2017 Rosemary Nelson 100 Rockford 4/11/2017 Brian Brokish 48 Rockford 4/11/2017 Karen Pride 71 Rockford 4/11/2017 Carl Holm 89 Rockford 4/11/2017 Ramona Schmoll 88 Rockford 4/12/2017 Rosellen Jarvis 79 Rockford 4/12/2017 Eva Buckley 81 Rockford 4/12/2017 Helen Schuller 91 Rockford 4/12/2017 Sandra Marison 79 Rockford 4/12/2017 Frances Malone 77 Rockford 4/13/2017 Marshall Warren 88 Rockton 4/13/2017 Robert Riordan 89 Rockford 4/13/2017 Dorothy Thomas 48 Rockford 4/13/2017 Dennis Ohman 78 Rockford 4/13/2017 Lisa Huntoon 51 Rockford 4/13/2017 William Mazzoni 91 South Beloit 4/14/2017 Charlotte Maurer 97 Rockford 4/14/2017 Wayne Rasner 55 Roscoe 4/14/2017 Thomas Fassett 58 Rockford 4/14/2017 Kevin Bowden 60 Rockford 4/14/2017 Kenneth Markley 31 Rockford 4/15/2017 Carl Conklin 71 Rockford 4/15/2017 Lowell Sidert 83 Rockford 4/15/2017 John Andrus 89 Rockford 4/15/2017 Robert Borgen 77 Rockford 4/15/2017 Carolyn Hladilek 32 Rockford 4/15/2017 Joann Dunnett 81 Roscoe 4/15/2017 Robert Blackman 69 Rockford 4/15/2017 Kathleen Tubbesing 66 Rockford 4/15/2017 Terry Aldershof 67 Rockford 4/15/2017 Susan Seehaver 54 Rockford 4/15/2017 Michael Kinglsey 40 Rockford 4/15/2017 Rosemary Danaher 96 Rockford 4/16/2017 Jean Persinger 92 Rockford 4/16/2017 Linda Jones 56 Rockford 4/16/2017 Carlotta Baylor 82 Rockton 4/16/2017 Emma Robinson 71 Rockford 4/16/2017 Maxine James 80 Machesney Park 4/16/2017 Marcus Suknaich 92 Rockford 4/16/2017 Joyce Boyk 70 Rockford 4/16/2017 Sarafijan Kalajdzic 82 Rockford 4/16/2017 Olive Craig 90 Rockford 4/16/2017 Eugene Baldauf 71 Durand 4/17/2017 Death notices are provided by the Winnebago County Coroner’s office.

Your Horoscope

By Denise Guzzardo This Week: The sun moves from a restless impatient Aries into methodical Taurus April 19-20. When the sun is in Taurus our determination to succeed is supported, as well as our sensuality awakened. This planetary climate provides a perfect template for any endeavor you may attempt to launch. Capture the drive and determination Taurus supports without adopting the overbearing, bullheaded and possessive influences it can lend instead.

Enjoy!

Aries (March 21 to April 19) — Your intuition is running strong this week so throw out the book and go with your gut at this time. Not everything goes as expected and you need to be in a place where you can improvise quickly. Your sharp wit can get you through some frustrating obstacles. You have the ability to help another see things clearly, provided that you are listening instead of drawing conclusions without all of the facts, Aries.

Taurus (April 20 to May 20) — A health issue regarding yourself or a loved one may be a top priority this week. Solutions are well on their way, but it takes time and patience to move through this properly.

There is love and support from various expected and unexpected sources arriving at the 11th hour. Meanwhile, you will need to be conscious of how you will position yourself when the all clear signal arrives.

Changes with physical and emotional elements align now. Expect the best outcome, Taurus, and you will receive it.

Gemini (May 21 to June 20) — A romantic encounter could leave you a bit confused early on this week. Consider the signals you’re sending as well before you draw any final conclusions. Fatigue or emotional turmoil could be contributing to the outward appearance of the entire scenario. Home and property becomes a priority during this lunar cycle. Changes are in the air, Gemini.

Cancer (June 21 to July 22) — You’re appalled at the behavior of another early on this week and have some concerns that

George Scaduto. 1940-2017 In Loving Memory of George Scaduto, June 16, 1940-January 17, 2017.

Funeral Mass held at St. Bridget Catholic Church, 600 Clifford Ave, Loves Park, IL 61111, Saturday, April 22 at 11 a.m.

Burial Visitation after Mass at Greenwood Cemetery Cremation Garden, 1101 Auburn St., Rockford, IL 61101.

drugs or alcohol abuse might be at the bottom of it. The less you say the more you will learn, but keep your eyes and ears open to those factors as the week wears on.

Someone will inadvertently tip their hand and you will have the facts you need to face this complication clearly. The safety of children and pets come first with situations like these. Quietly document your findings, Cancer.

Leo (July 23 to Aug. 22) — 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 of the hip and knee during this time. You cannot afford to be laid up with this hectic schedule arriving at this time, Leo. Virgo (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) — A call from a prospective employer arrives during this lunar cycle putting you in a perfect position to improve the quality of your life. A long-standing friend or romantic partner can offer some wise advice regarding your personal connections at this time. Be open and allow those around you to provide you with insight. If you can take a time out to digest all of the information, a solution to a long-standing problem will arrive shortly, Virgo.

Libra (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) — A hidden influence revolving around a financial element comes to light in your favor now.

With that said, powerful aspects regarding home and property are obtainable now. You are able to get those nagging projects out of the way and expand upon your current element. One man’s trash is another man’s treasure. You will find the bargain of a lifetime or sell something that you no longer have any use for. Save some money for a rainy day, Libra.

Scorpio (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) — Be cautious of emails and messages early on this week; make sure they are not falling into the wrong hands. A friend from your past will resurface at this time. This should be a positive influence in the long run. Changes within your current home environment will create some unexpect-

ed shifts within your personal life. The stagnation that you have felt recently will break loose at this time. All eyes are on you, Scorpio.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) — Some fantastic breakthroughs arrive within your financial sector that will put you way ahead of the game in the summer months to come. Mixed signals regarding romantic options may be confusing for you at this time. Remember Mercury retrograde can influence the art of communication, which isn’t always received in the best possible light. Once Mercury goes direct on May 3 all will be in alignment, Sag. Capricorn (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) — Finances begin to pick up as the week starts out putting you in a much better frame of mind. Keep your finger on the pulse of your community during this lunar cycle. Opportunities for growth will support your long-term goals and any plans you may have for future developments. Romantic opportunities seem to be aligning in the right direction, keep the line of communication open, Capricorn.

Aquarius (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) — Home and property are looking up with fabulous opportunities in store for you. If you have not made a shift with your work environment expect opportunities to arrive throughout the next three months. The stagnation with career you have been experiencing will break loose shortly.

The powers that be will lead you in the right direction and will be able to value your gifts. Follow your dreams, hopes and ambitions this summer. The universe will not steer you wrong, Aquarius.

Pisces (Feb. 19 to March 20) — An unexpected treasure arrives from an unusual source this week. Go for it, this may have some long-term benefits as well as sentimental value for you or for someone close to you. You are full of surprises this week and everyone is elated with your energy levels now. Take extra precautions while traveling this month. With all of this additional activity arriving you do not have time for a transportation setback. Be cautious with children and pets, Pisces.

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Government Notices 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 INVITATION TO BID SWEEP SERVICES RFP NO.: 417-HS-054 Bids will be received until 11:00 a.m., local time, on Wednesday, May 03, 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.

7378R TRRT 4/19 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 remove and replace a shingle roof at the Aldeen Golf Maintenance Barn.

Bids will be opened at the Rockford Park District, Webbs Norman Center, 401 South Main St, Rockford, IL 61101 (Purchasing Dept (815) 969-4062). The Rockford Park District reserves the unrestricted right to reject any or all bids received, to waive or not to waive any informality, or to accept the bid considered to be in the best interest of the Park District.

Contractor shall not pay less than the prevailing rates of wages to all laborers, workmen, and mechanics performing work under this contract, and shall comply with the requirements of the IL Wages of Employees on Public Works Act (820 ILCS 130/1-12).

Bid No. 17-2179 – Aldeen Golf Maintenance Barn Roof

Replacement Pre-Bid Conference: Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at 10:00 a.m., Aldeen Golf Maintenance Barn, (Entrance off Springcreek Rd.) 1902 Reid Farm Rd., Rockford, IL 61107 Bid Opening: Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at 2:00 p.m., Webbs Norman Center, Director’s Office Conference Room, 401 S. Main St., Rockford, IL 61101 BY: Julianne C. Elliott, Secretary 7379R TRRT 4/19 n n n INVITATION TO BID SALE OF PROPERTY LYFORD ROAD RFP NO.: 417-CD-051 Bids will be received until 11:00 a.m., local time, on Thursday, May 11, 2017 at the office of the Central Services Manager, City Hall Building, 425 East State Street, 4th floor, Rockford, Illinois 61104.

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

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

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

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

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

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Public Notices n n n 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 ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a Photography business in said County and State under the name of Lucky Shot Photography at the following post office addresses: 1304 Widergren Dr., Rockford, IL 61108; that the true and real full names of all persons

owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Ryan Fagerstrom SIGNED: Ryan Fagerstrom 3/22/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 12th day of April, A.D. 2017.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Ashley L. Carter, DEPUTY 7395R TRRT 5/3 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 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 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 CIRCUIT COURT 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY Bounhong Vongsouvanh, Plaintiff vs.

Soyphet Phothisenh, Defendant Case #: 2017 CH 349 Notice of Pendency Party to be Served by Publication: Soyphet Phothisenh You are hereby notified that a Complaint to Quiet Title has been filed against you in the above case.

If you do not file and answer or appearance in the above case

by May 19, 2017, a default may be entered against you.

David L. Davitt 4023 Charles Street Rockford, IL 61108 (815) 229-5333 Attorney for Plaintiff 7394R TRRT 5/3 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

April 19, 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 B & D Mini Storage 4009 S. 6th St. Rockford, IL 61109 815-977-1006 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 29th, 2017 at 9:30 a.m. on the premises where said property has been stored and which is located at 4009 S. 6th St., Rockford, Illinois 61109. The personal property described below. #18 – Jordan Miller; # 7 & 42 – Betty Cyprest; #41 – Ray Jackson; #27 – Margaret McDaniel; #71 – Derek Kindell; #73 – Ken Williams; #74 – Rennae Cole; #87 – Cynthia Sholes.

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.

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The Rock River Times. April 19, 2017

n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.JAMES CRANDELL, et al Defendant 16CH 00905 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 18, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on May 30, 2017, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT THREE (3) IN BLOCK THREE (3) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF NELSON’S ADDITION TO ROCKFORD, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 5 OF PLATS ON PAGE 60 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 111 CATHERINE STREET, ROCKFORD, IL 61104 Property Index No. 11-27480-006.

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 14-16-14372.

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. 14-16-14372 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 16 CH 00905 TJSC#: 37-963 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.

I716714 P7366R TRRT 5/3 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.AMY MACKEY, et al Defendant 14CH 0000929 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 21, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on June 2, 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: PARCEL 1: ALL THAT PART OF LOT 29 AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF CIRCUIT COURT COMMISSIONER’S PARTITION, ROCKFORD, IL., MAY 1913, THE PLAT OF WHICH IS RECORDED IN BOOK 12 OF PLATS ON PAGE 35 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE, LYING EAST OF A LINE DRAWN PARALLEL WITH AND 130 FEET WEST OF THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT 29 AND LYING SOUTH OF A LINE DRAWN PARALLEL WITH AND 50 FEET SOUTH OF THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT, EXCEPT THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED TRACT OF LAND: PART OF LOT TWENTY-NINE (29) OF CIRCUIT COURT COMMISSIONER’S PARTITION OF PART OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 14, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE 3RD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS,

TO-WIT; BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEASTERLY CORNER OF SAID LOT 29; THENCE NORTH ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT 29; SAID LINE BEING A NORTH AND SOUTH LINE FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS DESCRIPTION, 37.90 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE NORTH 84 DEGREES WEST 49.54 FEET TO THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 29; THENCE SOUTH 48 DEGREES, 50 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST 65.64 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. PARCEL 2: PART OF LOT 31 AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF CIRCUIT COURT COMMISSIONER’S PARTITION, ROCKFORD, IL, MAY 1913, THE PLAT OF WHICH IS RECORDED IN BOOK 12 OF PLATS ON PAGE 35 IN THE RECORDERS OFFICE, BOUNDED AS FOLLOWS TO-WIT: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT; THENCE SOUTH ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 50 FEET; THENCE EAST AT RIGHT ANGLES TO SAID WEST LINE TO THE NORTHERLY LINE OF SAID LOT AND THENCE NORTHWESTERLY ALONG SAID NORTHERLY LINE TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 1226 GARRISON AVENUE, ROCKFORD, IL 61103 Property Index No. 11-14329-012.

The real estate is improved with a two story single family home; one 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 8171.

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. 8171 Case Number: 14 CH 0000929 TJSC#: 37-3186 I719360 P7368R TRRT 5/3 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.JOSEPH P. STIEFF, et al Defendant 15CH 654 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 13, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on May 23, 2017, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Lot Fifty-Four (54) excepting therefrom the East two hundred (200) feet thereof and all of Lot Sixty-Five (65) as designated upon the plat of Harlem School Park, a part of the Southwest Quarter of Section 30, T. 45 N., R. 2 E. of the 3rd P .M., the plat of which is recorded in Book 13 of Plats on Page 22 ln the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois.

Commonly known as 8115 NORTH 2ND STREET, MACHESNEY PARK, IL 61115 Property Index No. 08-30379-006.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance 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 258403.

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. 258403 Case Number: 15 CH 654 TJSC#: 37-3280 I719447 P7369R TRRT 5/3 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.LEONARD G. ANDERSON A/K/A LEONARD G. ANDERSON III, et al Defendant 15CH 261 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment

of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 10, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on June 2, 2017, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PART OF LOTS THREE (3) AND FOUR (4) IN BLOCK TEN (10) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF NORTH END ADDITION TO THE CITY OF ROCKFORD, THE PLAT OF WHICH ADDITION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 3 OF PLATS ON PAGE 24 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS, BOUNDED AS FOLLOWS, TO-WIT: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT THREE (3); THENCE NORTH ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT THREE (3), TWELVE (12) FEET; THENCE WEST, PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT THREE (3), TO THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT THREE (3); THENCE SOUTH ALONG THE WEST LINES OF SAID LOTS THREE (3) AND FOUR (4), FORTY (40) FEET; THENCE EAST, PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT FOUR (4) TO THE EAST LINE, OF SAID LOT FOUR (4); THENCE NORTH ALONG SAID EAST LINE, TWENTY-EIGHT (28) FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 1422 N AVE, ROCKFORD, IL 61103 Property Index No. 11-14328-013.

The real estate is improved with a brown, brick, one unit home, one car detached 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 253077.

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. 253077 Case Number: 15 CH 261 TJSC#: 37-3192 I719549 P7370R TRRT 5/3 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS BANK OF AMERICA, N.A Plaintiff, -v.GLORIA D. MILLER, et al Defendant 16CH 00839 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 18, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on May 31, 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 THIRTEEN (13) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF COUNCIL CREST SUBDIVISION, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF A PART OF THE NORTH HALF (1/2) OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 18, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH IS RECORDED IN BOOK 27 OF PLATS ON PAGE 161 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS: SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 1703 COUNCIL CREST DRIVE, ROCKFORD, IL 61107 Property Index No. 12-18-402033 (162D652).

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 14-16-12875.

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. 14-16-12875 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 16 CH 00839 TJSC#: 37-965 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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April 19, 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 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

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n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS Wells Fargo Bank, NA PLAINTIFF Vs. Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Jose A. Montufar; City of Rockford; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants; Blanca Guevara; Timothy A. Miller, as Special Representative for Jose A. Montufar (deceased); Juda Montufar; Joel Montufar; Kayla Montufar DEFENDANTS 16CH 00490 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Jose A. Montufar That this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1419 North Avenue Rockford, IL 61103 and which said Mortgage was made by: the Mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as Nominee for LoanCity.com, as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Winnebago County, Illinois, as Document No. 3101187; and for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law and that the said suit is now pending.

NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this Court, Thomas A. Klein Clerk of the Circuit Court 400 West State Street, Room 108 Rockford, IL 61101 on or before May 19, 2017, A DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU AT ANY TIME AFTER THAT DAY AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRAYER OF SAID COMPLAINT. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100 Burr Ridge, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 DuPage # 15170 Winnebago # 531 Our File No. 14-16-07035 NOTE: This law firm is a debt collector.

I719585 P7371R TRRT 5/3 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS BMO Harris Bank N.A., formerly known as Harris N.A., as the assignee of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation as the receiver for Amcore Bank N.A. PLAINTIFF Vs. Mary L. Bailey; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants DEFENDANTS 17CH 00146 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: Mary L. Bailey Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants That this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 3424 Jamestown Drive

Rockford, IL 61109 and which said Mortgage was made by: Mary L. Bailey the Mortgagor(s), to Amcore Bank, N.A., as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Winnebago County, Illinois, as Document No. 200900931872; and for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law and that the said suit is now pending.

NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this Court, Thomas A. Klein Clerk of the Circuit Court 400 West State Street, Room 108 Rockford, IL 61101 on or before May 19, 2017 A DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU AT ANY TIME AFTER THAT DAY AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRAYER OF SAID COMPLAINT. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100 Burr Ridge, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 DuPage # 15170 Winnebago # 531 Our File No. 14-17-00670 NOTE: This law firm is a debt collector.

I719625 P7372R TRRT 5/3 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS SUCCESSOR

BY MERGER TO U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION ND Plaintiff, vs.

THE ESTATE OF KEN A. NEAL, DECEASED; HEATHER M. NEAL; BRIAN NEAL; JASON NEAL; ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY; THE STATE OF ILLINOIS; THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW AND LEGATEES OF KEN A. NEAL, DECEASED; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS; ERIK K. JACOBS, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF KEN A. NEAL, DECEASED Defendants, 14CH 491 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 25, 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 Four (4) as designated upon Plat No. 1 of Thorne Ledge, being a Subdivision of part of the West 3/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 22, Township 43 North, Range 2 of the Third Principal Meridian, the plat of which is recorded in Book 35 of Plats on page 277 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois.

Commonly known as 6293 Blackhawk Road, Cherry Valley, IL 61016.

P.I.N. 16-22-126-005.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee

shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds.

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

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

15-032840 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I719696 P7373R TRRT 5/3 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR BANC OF AMERICA FUNDING 2005-B TRUST; Plaintiff, vs.

YADIRA YANEZ; JORGE A. RAMIREZ AKA JORGE RAMIREZ; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF YADIRA YANEZ, IF ANY; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF JORGE A. RAMIREZ, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 16CH 742 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 25, 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 245 AS DESIGNATED UPON BLUFFSIDE HEIGHTS PLAT NUMBER 5 BEING A RESUBDIVISION OF PART OF BLUFFSIDE HEIGHTS PLAT NUMBER 4 AND PART OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 AND PART OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 12, TOWNSHIP 43 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH IS RECORDED IN BOOK 44 OF PLATS ON PAGE 112A IN THE RECORDER`S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 4202 Allendale Avenue, Rockford, IL 61109.

P.I.N. 15-12-255-004.

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 sales department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 360-9455.

WA16-0599 I719700 P7374R TRRT 5/3 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

WINNEBAGO COUNTY ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.; Plaintiff, vs.

ANDREA L. LAGRENE AKA ANDREA L. PATRICK; MEMBERALLIANCE CREDIT UNION; Defendants, 16CH 818 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 25, 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 Four (4) as designated upon the Plat of Coventry Hills North, being a Subdivision of part of the East Half (1/2) of the Northeast Quarter (1/4) of Section 4, Township 43 North, Range 2 East of the Third Principal Meridian, the Plat of which is recorded in Book 35 of Plats on page 69 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois.

Commonly known as 5862 Princess Drive, Rockford, IL 61109.

P.I.N. 16-04-229-009.

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.

16-027319 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I719703 P7375R TRRT 5/3 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.

GRACE J. JOHNSON; JACK H. JOHNSON Defendants, 16CH 984 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 25, 2017 at the hour of 1:00 p.m. at Intercounty’s office, 2990 Perryville Road, Third Floor, Suite 2300, Rockford, Illinois 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: Lot One Hundred Thirty-five (135) as designated upon the Plat of Welty’s Second Longview Addition, the Plat of which is recorded in Book 15 of Plats on page 6 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois.

Commonly known as 127 Rob-

ert Avenue, Rockford, IL 61107.

P.I.N. 12-19-359-013.

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.

16-029211 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I719704 P7376R TRRT 5/3 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS U.S. Bank National Association, not in its individual capacity but solely as trustee for the RMAC Trust, Series 2016-CTT PLAINTIFF Vs. The Verstynen Family Trust dated April 15, 1999; Unknown Successor Trustee of the Verstynen Family Trust dated April 15, 1999; United States of America Department of Housing and Urban Development; County of Winnebago- Highway Department; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants DEFENDANTS 17CH 00249 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: The Verstynen Family Trust dated April 15, 1999 Unknown Successor Trustee of the Verstynen Family Trust dated April 15, 1999 Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants That this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 6945 Cindy Drive Rockford, IL 61109 and which said Mortgage was made by: Lambert C. Verstynen executed the mortgage, however this individual is deceased and is not named as a defendant in this lawsuit Mable E. Verstynen executed the mortgage, however this individual is deceased and is not named as a defendant in this lawsuit the Mortgagor(s), to Senior Income Reverse Mortgage Corporation, as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Winnebago County, Illinois, as Document No. 9876819; and for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law and that the said suit is now pending.

NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this Court, Thomas A. Klein Clerk of the Circuit Court 400 West State Street, Room 108 Rockford, IL 61101 on or before May 19, 2017, A DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU AT ANY TIME AFTER THAT DAY AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRAYER OF SAID COMPLAINT. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C.

Attorneys for Plaintiff 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100 Burr Ridge, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 DuPage # 15170 Winnebago # 531 Our File No. 14-17-02718 NOTE: This law firm is a debt collector.

I719937 P7377R TRRT 5/3 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO PROBATE DIVISION In the Matter of the Estate of: FREDERICK D. SCULLEY, Deceased.

Case No. 2017-P-157 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of FREDERICK D. SCULLEY of Rockford, Illinois. Letters of Office were issued on April 14, 2017 to PRISCILLA ANN SCULLEY of Saukville, WI, whose attorney is MARCIA L. MUELLER, Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP, 100 Park Avenue, Rockford, Illinois 61101.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before October 19th, 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 Clerk of the Circuit Court at the Winnebago County Courthouse, Probate Division, 400 West State Street, Rockford, IL 61101, or with the estate legal representatives, or both.

Copies of claims filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the estate legal representatives and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed. /s/ PRISCILLA ANN SCULLEY, Independent Executor of the Estate of FREDERICK D. SCULLEY, Deceased PREPARED BY: MARCIA L. MUELLER, ARDC #3122098 HINSHAW & CULBERTSON LLP 100 Park Avenue Rockford, IL 61101 815-490-4919 Email: mmueller@hinshawlaw.com 7381R TRRT 5/3 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO PROBATE DIVISION In the Matter of the Estate of JANE B. ERIKSON, Deceased.

Case No. 2017-P-142 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of JANE B. ERIKSON of Rockford, Illinois. Letters of Office were issued on April 4, 2017, to STACY LEE FRY of Rockford, Illinois, whose attorney is Timothy J. Leake, Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP, 100 Park Avenue, Rockford, Illinois 61101.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before October 19, 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 Clerk of the Circuit Court at the Winnebago County Courthouse, Probate Division, 400 West State Street, Rockford, IL 61101, or with

the estate legal representatives, or both.

Copies of claims filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the estate legal representatives and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed. /s/ Stacy Lee Fry Stacy Lee Fry, Executor for the Estate of Jane B. Erikson, Deceased PREPARED BY: Timothy J. Leake ARDC #6277868 HINSHAW & CULBERTSON LLP 100 Park Avenue Rockford, IL 61101 815-490-4939 Email: tleake@hinshawlaw.com 7382R TRRT 5/3 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS, CIRCUIT COURT WINNEBAGO COUNTY PUBLICATION NOTICE OF COURT DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE (ADULT) Request of: Amanda Kristina Kaye Booker Current Name Case Number 17 MR 316 There will be a court hearing on my Request to change my name from: Amanda Kristina Kaye Booker to the new name of: Mackenzie Lauren Booker.

The court date will be held: on May 31, 2017 at 10:00 a.m., at 400 W. State St.. Rockford, Winnebago County, in Courtroom #426. /s/ Amanda Kristina Kaye Booker Amanda Kristina Kaye Booker 7383R TRRT 5/3 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION OF ALINA JONES, Minor’s Current Name AMELIA CONSTANTIN Name of Parent/Guardian filing on behalf of the Minor Case No. 17 MR 331 NOTICE OF FILING PETITION FOR NAME CHANGE Notice is hereby given, that on June 14, 2017, at 10:00 a.m., in room # 412, I will present a Petition requesting that the Court change his/her name of Alina R. Jones, a minor, to the name of Alina R. Zitzke. The hearing will take place at Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 West State St. in Rockford, Illinois.

Alina Jones, a minor, by, /s/ Amelia Constantin Date: 4/12/17 7384R TRRT 5/3 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO PROBATE DIVISION ESTATE OF: KAREN PASSON, Deceased.

No. 2017 P 149 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of KAREN PASSON. Letters of Office were issued to Dawn Passon, 619 Fairview Ave., South Beloit, IL 61080, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is Jeffrey E. Livingston, Bolgrien, Koepke, Kimes & Livingston, LLC, 542 E. Grand Ave., Beloit, WI 53511.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the Circuit Clerk’s office, Winnebago County Courthouse, Rockford, Illinois, or with the representative or both on or before the 19th day of October, 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 a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and to the

attorney within ten days after it has been filed.

DATED: April 13, 2017 Dawn Passon, Independent Administrator of the Estate of KAREN PASSON Jeffrey E. Livingston BOLGRIEN, KOEPKE, KIMES & LIVINGSTON, LLC 542 East Grand Avenue Beloit, WI 53511 608-365-7702 7385R TRRT 5/3 n n n MORE AADDITIONAL STORAGE 7327 N. Alpine Rd. Loves Park, IL 61111 815-262-8061 AADDITIONAL STORAGE 7319 N. Alpine Rd. Loves Park, IL 61111 815-262-8061 NOTICE OF SALE The personal properties stored by: Melissa Elliott (B11), Theresa Webster (B16) and Jerome Pyzynski (B23) located at 7327 N. Alpine Road, Loves Park, Illinois and Lisa Wilson (AS48) located at 7319 N. Alpine Rd., Loves Park, Illinois, both self-storage facilities, shall be sold on or after 4/29/2017, to enforce the owner’s lien thereon.

If not sold, the property will be otherwise disposed of. Property includes household goods and many personal items.

7386R 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 consulting and training/education business in said County and State under the name of Diversity To Inclusion at the following post office addresses: 5058 Citadel Ct., Rockford, IL 61109; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Jessica M. Oladapo SIGNED: Jessica M. Oladapo 4/12/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 12th day of April, A.D. 2017.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Ashley L. Carter, DEPUTY 7396R TRRT 5/3 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a Clothing line, Custom apparel, decals for all occasions business in said County and State under the name of Dezmadre Wear at the following post office addresses: 4653 Burley Ave., Rockford, IL 61109; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Juan A. Salazar; Miriam W. Salazar SIGNED: Juan A. Salazar 4/11/17 SIGNED: Miriam W. Salazar 4/11/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 11th day of April, A.D. 2017.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Amy Reininger, DEPUTY 7397R TRRT 5/3

April 19, 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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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.

GOKOOL CORPORATION, an Illinois corporation; BRIJESH D. PATEL; HARMIL J. PATEL; NEETABEN V. PATEL; PRAMODKUMAR M. PATEL; UNKNOWN OWNERS; UNKNOWN TENANTS; UNKNOWN SPOUSES; UNKNOWN HEIRS and NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants.

Case No.: 2017 CH 332 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: TRACT 1: Part of Lots Two Hundred Fifty-two (252), Two Hundred Fifty-three (253) and Two Hundred Fifty-four (254) as designated upon the Plat of Factory Second Addition to the City of Rockford, which Plat is recorded in Book 11 on Page 40 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois, bounded and described as follows, to-wit: Beginning at a point on the East line of Lot Two Hundred Fifty-two (252) which point is 3.0 feet South of the Northeast corner of said Lot Two Hundred Fifty-two (252); thence Southwesterly in a straight line to a point on the West line of Lot Two Hundred Fifty-four (254) which point is 22.0 feet North of the Southwest corner of Lot Two Hundred Fifty-four (254); thence South 22 feet; thence East along the South line of Lot Two Hundred Fifty-four (254}, 127.0 feet to the Southeast corner of Lot Two Hundred Fifty-four (254); thence North along the East lines of Lots Two Hundred Fifty-four (254), Two Hundred Fifty-three (253) and Two Hundred Fifty-two (252) to a point 3.0 feet South of the Northeast corner of Lot Two Hundred Fifty-two (252) which point is the point of beginning;

situated in the County of Winnebago and the State of Illinois.

TRACT II: Lots Two Hundred Fifty-five (255) and Two Hundred Fifty-six (256) as designated upon the Plat of Factory Second Addition to the City of Rockford; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois.

TRACT III: Lots Two Hundred Fifty-seven (257), Two Hundred Fifty-eight (258), Two Hundred Fifty-nine (259), Two Hundred Sixty (260) and Two Hundred Sixty-one (261) as designated upon the Plat of Factory Second Addition to the City of Rockford; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois.

COMMON ADDRESS: 2837 11th Street, Rockford, IL 61109 P.I.N. NUMBER: 15-01-154028 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 22nd 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: Thomas J. Lester (ARDC #6189291) HINSHAW & CULBERTSON LLP 100 Park Avenue P.O. Box 1389 Rockford, IL 61105-1389 Phone: 815-490-4900 Fax: 815-490-4901 tlester@hinshawlaw.com 7387R TRRT 5/3 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY NORTHWEST BANK OF ROCKFORD, Plaintiff, VS. ERIC J. JOHNSON, et. al, Defendants.

CASE NO. 2017 CH 318 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE THE REQUISITE Affidavit for Publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to Unknown others, Nonrecord Claimants and Unknown Tenants, Defendant in the above-entitled suit, that the said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of the 17th Judicial Circuit, Winnebago County, Illinois, against you praying for a foreclosure of a mortgage upon the following property: The West One-Half (1/2) of Lot Four (4) and the East One-Half (1/2) of Lot Five (5) in Block Eight (8) as designated upon the Map of the Town of Durand, the Westerly line of said

premises being parallel suit, that the said suit has been with the Easterly line of said commenced in the Circuit Court Lot Five (5) and the Easterly of the 17th Judicial Circuit, Winline of said Premises being nebago County, Illinois, against parallel with the Easterly line you praying for a foreclosure of of said Lot Four (4); situated a mortgage upon the following in the County of Winnebago property: and State of Illinois.

Building D, Unit 1 of Commonly known as: 212 West Pepper Pointe West ConNorth Street Durand, Illinois 61024 dominium as delineated Property Code: 334 C 034 on a survey of certain lots P.I.N. Number: 05-10-331-002 or parts thereof in Pepper And for other relief, that the Pointe West Subdivision, action was filed on or about April which Survey is attached 10, 2017. as Exhibit “B” to the DecThat Summons was duly issued laration of Condominium out of said Court against you as recorded in the Office of provided by law, and that the said the Recorder of Deeds suit is still pending. The record of Winnebago County, titleholder of the real estate is Eric Illinois as Document No. J. Johnson. An identification of the 200700754638, as amendmortgage sought to be foreclosed ed from time to time, tois as follows: gether with its undivided Mortgagor –Eric J. Johnson percentage interest in said Mortgagee – Northwest Bank of parcel (excepting from said Rockford.

Parcel all the property and Date of Mortgage – July 15, 2011. space comprising all the Date of Recording – July 21, 2011. units thereof as defined and County of Recording – Winnebago set forth in said Declaration Recording Document –2011 and Survey); situated in the 1024878.

County of Winnebago and NOW THEREFORE, unless State of Illinois. you Unknown Others, Nonrecord Commonly known as: 4341 Claimants and Unknown Tenants, Pepper Drive Unit 1 Rockford, the said Defendant, file your An- Illinois 61114 swer to the Complaint in said suit or P.I.N. Number: 12-08-182-017 otherwise make your appearance And for other relief, that the therein in the said Circuit Court of action was filed on or about April the 17th Judicial Circuit, Winneba- 10,2017, that Summons was duly go County, 400 W. State Street in issued out of said Court against the City of Rockford, State of Illinois you as provided by law, and that on or before May 22, 2017, default the said suit is still pending. The may be entered against you at any record titleholder of the real estate time after that date and a judgment is Amarsiakhan Darjaakhuu. An may be entered in accordance identification of the mortgage with the prayer of the Complaint. sought to be foreclosed is as Dated at Rockford, IL on the follows: 12th day of April, 2017.

Mortgagor –Amarsiakhan Thomas A. Klein, Darjaakhuu Clerk of the Circuit Court Mortgagee – Northwest Bank of Winnebago County, Illinois Rockford Plaintiff’s Attorney Date of Mortgage – October 29, Timothy F. Horning #973 2014.

MEYER & HORNING, P.C. Date of Recording –November 3400 N. Rockton Avenue 3, 2014.

Rockford, IL 61103 County of Recording – Winnebago.

815/636-9300 Recording Document 7388R TRRT 5/3 –20141034917 n n n NOW THEREFORE, unless STATE OF ILLINOIS you the Unknown Heirs at Law IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE or Legatees of Amarsiakhan 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Darjaakhuu, Claimants against WINNEBAGO COUNTY the Estate of Amarsiakhan DarNORTHWEST BANK OF jaakhuu, Unknown Others, Non ROCKFORD, Record Claimants and Unknown Plaintiff, Tenants, the said Defendants, file VS. your Answer to the Complaint in THE UNKNOWN HEIRS said suit or otherwise make your AT LAW OR LEGATEES OF appearance therein in the said AMARSAIKHAN DARJAAKHUU, Circuit Court of the 17th Judicial DECEASED, Circuit, Winnebago County, 400 CLAIMANTS AGAINST THE W. State Street Rockford, Illinois ESTATE OF AMARSAIKHAN 61102 on or before May 22, 2017, DARJAAKHUU, which is at least 30 days after the PEPPER POINTE WEST date of the first publication of this CONDOMINIUM HOMEOWNERS notice, default may be entered ASSOCIATION, against you at any time after that NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, date and a judgment may be UNKNOWN OTHERS and entered in accordance with the UNKNOWN TENANTS, prayer of the Complaint.

Defendants.

Dated at Rockford, IL on the CASE NO. 2017 CH 320 12th day of April, 2017 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE Thomas Klien THE REQUISITE Affidavit for Clerk of the Circuit Court Publication having been filed, Winnebago County, Illinois notice is hereby given to The Plaintiff’s Attorney Unknown Heirs at Law or Legatees Timothy F. Horning of Amarsiakhan Darjaakhuu, de- MEYER & HORNING, P.C. ceased, Claimants against the Es- 3400 N. Rockton Avenue tate of Amarsiakhan Darjaakhuu, Rockford, IL 61103 Pepper Pointe West Condomini- 815/636-9300 um Homeowners Association, 7389R TRRT 5/3 n n n Unknown Others, Non record STATE OF ILLINOIS Claimants and Unknown Tenants, Defendants in the above-entitled IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE

17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY NORTHWEST BANK OF ROCKFORD, Plaintiff, VS. LAURA C. VAUGHAN, et. al, Defendants.

CASE NO. 2017 CH 319 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE THE REQUISITE Affidavit for Publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to Unknown others, Nonrecord Claimants and Unknown Tenants, Defendant in the above-entitled suit, that the said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of the 17th Judicial Circuit, Winnebago County, Illinois, against you praying for a foreclosure of a mortgage upon the following property: Lot Seven (7) in Block Twenty Eight (28) as designated upon the Plat of Edward Fitch’s Addition to Cherry Valley, the Plat of which Subdivision is recorded in Book U of Plats on Page 69 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois.

Commonly known as: 310 E. State Street Cherry Valley, Illinois 61016 P.I.N Number: 16-01-133-007 Property Code: 253 B 110 And for other relief, that the action was filed on or about April 10, 2017.

That Summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law, and that the said suit is still pending. The record titleholder of the real estate is Laura C. Vaughan. An identification of the mortgage sought to be foreclosed is as follows: Mortgagor –Laura C. Vaughan Mortgagee – Northwest Bank of Rockford.

Date of Mortgage – January 10, 2013.

Date of Recording – January 16, 2013.

County of Recording – Winnebago Recording Document –20131002226 NOW THEREFORE, unless you Unknown Others, Nonrecord Claimants and Unknown Tenants, the said Defendant, file your Answer to the Complaint in said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein in the said Circuit Court of the 17th Judicial Circuit, Winnebago County, 400 W. State Street in the City of Rockford, State of Illinois on or before May 22, 2017, default may be entered against you at any time after that date and a judgment may be entered in accordance with the prayer of the Complaint.

Dated at Rockford, IL on the 12th day of April, 2017.

Thomas A. Klein, Clerk of the Circuit Court Winnebago County, Illinois Plaintiff’s Attorney Timothy F. Horning #973 MEYER & HORNING, P.C. 3400 N. Rockton Avenue Rockford, IL 61103 815/636-9300 7390R TRRT 5/3 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS PROBATE DIVISION In the Matter of the Estate of: RONALD L. BERGERON, Deceased.

Case No.: 2017 P 141 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of RONALD L. BERGERON. Letters of Office were issued on April 4, 2017, to DIANE L. VEITCH, who is the legal representative of the Estate. The Attorney for the Estate is William J. Howard, 124 North Water Street, Suite 100, Rockford, Illinois 61107.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before October 19, 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: April 12, 2017 Diane L. Veitch, Executor Name: William J. Howard (#1271288) Attorney for the Estate of Ronald L. Bergeron Address: 124 N. Water Street, Suite 100 City: Rockford, IL 61107 Telephone: (815) 964-8888 7391R TRRT 5/3 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: SHIRLEY J. PETERSON, Deceased.

CASE NO. 2017 P 137 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of SHIRLEY J. PETERSON on January 7, 2017. Letters of Office were issued on April 4, 2017 to DARWIN PETERSON 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: 4/12/17 DARWIN PETERSON,

EXECUTOR ANTHONY A. SAVAIANO #87 Attorney for Estate 535 Loves Park Drive Loves Park, IL 61111 815/654-3060 7392R TRRT 5/3 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a Electrical and Remodel business in said County and State under the name of Garcia’s Electric 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: Daniel Garcia SIGNED: Daniel Garcia 4/13/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 13th day of April, A.D. 2017.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Amy Reininger, DEPUTY 7398R TRRT 5/3 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 resale boutique of handcrafted goods business in said County and State under the name of Vibrant Hope Boutique at the following post office addresses: 349 Sheridan Dr., Loves Park, IL 61111; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Taylor Adolphson SIGNED: Taylor Adolphson 4/13/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 13th day of April, A.D. 2017.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Amy Reininger, DEPUTY 7399R TRRT 5/3 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 Paranormal Investigation & Research business in said County and State under the name of Northern Illinois Ghost Hunting Transcendence (N.I.G.H.T.) at the following post office addresses: 1415 Comanche Dr., Rockford, IL 61107; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Randal Stowell SIGNED: Randal Stowell 4/14/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 14th day of April, A.D. 2017.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Ashley L. Carter, DEPUTY 7400R TRRT 5/3 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 make and design dresses, tutus, and shoes business in said County and State under the name of Nene’s Tutu & Dress Creations at the following post office addresses: 5417 Arnold Ct., Rockford, IL 61108; that the true

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and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Wilma Johnson SIGNED: Wilma Johnson 4/17/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 17th day of April, A.D. 2017.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Ashley L. Carter, DEPUTY 7401R TRRT 5/3 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: RICHARD S. PARIS, Deceased.

CASE NO. 2017 P 168 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of RICHARD S. PARIS, Letters of Office were issued on April 13, 2017, to CYNTHIA L. LIMBERG and ANTHONY S. PARIS, who are the legal representatives of the estate. The attorney for the estate is BRIAN K. LARKIN, ONE COURT PLACE, SUITE 301, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS 61101.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before October 27, 2017, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or Delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975 as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred.

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

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

DATED: April 18, 2017 /s/ Cynthia L. Limberg and Anthony S. Paris CYNTHIA L. LIMBERG and ANTHONY S. PARIS Brian K. Larkin Attorney at Law One Court Place, Suite 301 Rockford, IL 61101 815-964-4601 7402R TRRT 5/3 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a General remodeling and construction business in said County and State under the name of AJD General Construction at the following post office addresses: 4222 O Connell St., Rockford, IL 61109; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Rene Garcia Mendez, 815-520-6175 SIGNED: Rene Garcia 4/18/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 18th day of April, A.D. 2017.

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April 19, 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 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.

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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 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

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The Rock River Times. April 19, 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 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 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 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

April 19, 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, 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 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.

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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 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY - ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR BANC OF AMERICA FUNDING 2005-B TRUST; Plaintiff, vs. YADIRA YANEZ; JORGE A. RAMIREZ AKA JORGE RAMIREZ; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF YADIRA YANEZ, IF ANY; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF JORGE A. RAMIREZ, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 16CH 742 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 25, 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 4202 Allendale Avenue, Rockford, IL 61109.

P.I.N. 15-12-255-004.

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

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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: 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 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. GRACE J. JOHNSON; JACK H. JOHNSON Defendants, 16CH 984 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 25, 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 127 Robert Avenue, Rockford, IL 61107.

P.I.N. 12-19-359-013.

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. 16-029211 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I719704 P7376R TRRT 5/3 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. ANDREA L. LAGRENE AKA ANDREA L. PATRICK; MEMBERALLIANCE CREDIT UNION; Defendants, 16CH 818 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 25, 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 5862 Princess Drive, Rockford, IL 61109.

P.I.N. 16-04-229-009.

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. 16-027319 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I719703 P7375R TRRT 5/3

April 19, 2017 The Rock River Times. n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.- JAMES CRANDELL, et al Defendant 16CH 00905 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 18, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on May 30, 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 111 CATHERINE STREET, ROCKFORD, IL 61104 Property Index No. 11-27-480-006.

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 14-16-14372.

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. 14-16-14372 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 16 CH 00905 TJSC#: 37-963 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.

I716714 P7366R TRRT 5/3 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS BANK OF AMERICA, N.A Plaintiff, -v.- GLORIA D. MILLER, et al Defendant 16CH 00839 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 18, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on May 31, 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 1703 COUNCIL CREST DRIVE, ROCKFORD, IL 61107 Property Index No. 12-18-402-033 (162D652).

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 14-16-12875.

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. 14-16-12875 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 16 CH 00839 TJSC#: 37-965 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.

I716810 P7367R TRRT 5/3 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.- AMY MACKEY, et al Defendant 14CH 0000929 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 21, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on June 2, 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 1226 GARRISON AVENUE, ROCKFORD, IL 61103 Property Index No. 11-14-329-012.

The real estate is improved with a two story single family home; one 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 8171.

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. 8171 Case Number: 14 CH 0000929 TJSC#: 37-3186 I719360 P7368R TRRT 5/3 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.- JOSEPH P. STIEFF, et al Defendant 15CH 654 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 13, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on May 23, 2017, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 8115 NORTH 2ND STREET, MACHESNEY PARK, IL 61115 Property Index No. 08-30-379-006.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance 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 258403.

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. 258403 Case Number: 15 CH 654 TJSC#: 37-3280 I719447 P7369R TRRT 5/3 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.LEONARD G. ANDERSON A/K/A LEONARD G. ANDERSON III, et al Defendant 15CH 261 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 10, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on June 2, 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 1422 N AVE, ROCKFORD, IL 61103 Property Index No. 11-14-328-013.

The real estate is improved with a brown, brick, one unit home, one car detached 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

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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 253077.

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. 253077 Case Number: 15 CH 261 TJSC#: 37-3192 I719549 P7370R TRRT 5/3 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY - ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION ND Plaintiff, vs. THE ESTATE OF KEN A. NEAL, DECEASED; HEATHER M. NEAL; BRIAN NEAL; JASON NEAL; ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY; THE STATE OF ILLINOIS; THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW AND LEGATEES OF KEN A. NEAL, DECEASED; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS; ERIK K. JACOBS, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF KEN A. NEAL, DECEASED Defendants, 14CH 491 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 25, 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 6293 Blackhawk Road, Cherry Valley, IL 61016.

P.I.N. 16-22-126-005.

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

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

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

(614) 220-5611. 15-032840 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I719696 P7373R TRRT 5/3

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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

by certified funds. No refunds. following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 11270 Jasmine Drive, Roscoe, IL 61073.

T he property will NOT be open for inspection.

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

For information call Ms. Kimberly S. Reid at Plaintiff’s Attorney, The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common Kluever & Platt, L.L.C., 65 East Wacker Place, Chicago, Illinois 60601. interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee (312) 236-0077. SPSF.2101 shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section I719230 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, P7320R TRRT 4/26

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Rockford’s skeletons

BY KATHI KRESOL

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ockford has plenty of skeletons in its communal closet; there are many stories that some people wish would never come to light. But this story is about the actual skeletons that have popped up in our city from time to time.

Some of the oldest skeletons come from the hundreds of mounds that were built along the Rock River over one-thousand-years ago. There have been some skeletons found where one would not expect to find them.

One such story took place in September of 1874. It was the location of one of the first hotels in the downtown area. The hotel itself burned down around 1864 but the foundation still remained.

On this particular day, Henry Williams was digging by the bank of the river. He scraped away the layers of rotten straw until he reached the boards that once made up the floor of the building. Henry was pleased to see that the wood for the floors was in pretty good shape. He began to pry up the boards and throw them into his cart.

Henry had been working for a time when he uncovered something unexpected. He was digging under the boards to see what else he might salvage when he discovered some bones. At first, he believed that they might be some animal bones but, as he dug deeper, he realized that the bones were human.

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Rockford’s founding years

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

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

This week, we take a look at the opening of industry in the Rockford area during 1853.

The authorities were called and the bones were properly extracted. The ground was inspected carefully to ensure that no other bodies remained.

The bones were examined by local doctors. Due to the small size of the skeleton, it was suggested it might have come from a woman or an older child.

The pelvic area was too damaged to give a definite answer and the top portion of the skull was missing. The teeth that remained were in good condition and the doctors thought that the person could not be more than 20-years of age.

The bones were in very delicate condition and appeared to have been buried for quite a while. The body was found deep enough that it was actually under the cellar portion so it was surmised that it may have been there prior to the building of the hotel which took place in the 1850’s Though there was a cemetery located nearby (across from the Tinker Swiss Cottage), it did not extend this far down toward the river. But some older settlers remembered an incident that might account for the body.

In the 1840s, a family was passing through Rockford with all their worldly goods and a flock of sheep. They attempted to cross the river where the ford was once located and some of the sheep got into a dangerous area. The son quickly moved to drive them back and got into the deeper area himself. His father, sensing the danger rushed to help.

They both were drowned that day and

buried together. This could account for the skeleton and an extensive search was made in case there was a second body buried in the same location, but no other body was found. This led to speculation that this person might have been the victim of foul play.

Another partial skeleton was discovered in a keg by the depot on South Main Street in August of 1887. Its discovery was made while police were investigating a strange report. A person who was in one of the taller buildings on State Street had seen a group of young men sawing a body into pieces. The barrel was opened and the contents were sent to the coroner for further inspection.

A newspaper reporter decided to check out the story and snuck into a building owned by the Hanford Oil Company. On a shelf, he noticed a box marked “soda”.

He opened the box and found the rest of the skeleton, including the skull which was cut into two pieces. In fact, all of the bones had been sawed apart.

Further questioning was done by the police and it was discovered that a number of young men had formed the Rockford Anatomical Society. It seems that the manager of the Hanford Oil building, Charlie Porter, was also the head of this particular club. Charlie was chastised by the police and told to “take better care of your dead.” There was no word about where the young men had acquired the dead body.

And our final story takes place in

1914 at the intersection of Shaw and McCaughey Streets (now Second Avenue) on the near-east side. While construction men were excavating the area to prepare it for a new sidewalk, they discovered some small bones, wood and metal pieces. These would later prove to be a part of a casket.

This particular find caused a sensation but not as much as the previous two stories because it was known that an old burial ground was located in that area.

The bodies had been reportedly moved over 63 years before. The original private cemetery was located on the land owned

by Bela Shaw, one of Rockford’s early settlers.

Judge Bela Shaw was one of the founders of the Cedar Blu� Cemetery Association and the owner of the twelve acres that was purchased for the cemetery in 1851. He and the other men of the association contracted David D. Alling to remove the bodies from the private cemetery and to place them into Cedar Blu� Cemetery. The records for the private cemetery were incomplete however and unfortunately, some of the bodies were not located for removal. It was theorized that the pieces of bone and wood were from one of the bodies that had remained.

Kathi Kresol is a local author and historian who shares stories of the regions history through her column and presentations. The schedule for her upcoming presentations can be found at hauntedrockford.com.

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Your Health

Poll: Pot safer than opioids, but moms shouldn’t use

By Kristen Wyatt Associated Press

DENVER — Americans think it’s safer to use marijuana than opioids to relieve pain, but they were less comfortable with children and pregnant women using pot to treat medical conditions, according to a new Yahoo/Marist poll released Monday.

Two-thirds of the respondents in the telephone survey said opioid drugs such as Vicodin or OxyContin are “riskier” to use than pot, even when the pain pills are prescribed by a doctor.

Only one in five said marijuana was riskier than opioids. The rest weren’t sure.

Every day, an overdose of prescription opioids or heroin kills 91 people, and legions more are brought back from the brink of death. Some 2 million Americans are thought to be hooked on the pills.

Last month, President Donald J. Trump appointed an opioid commission to look into the problem.

Marijuana by itself is not fatal. Doctors technically don’t prescribe it for pain or other purposes but most states that allow medical marijuana do require patients to get a doctor’s written recommendation to purchase it to treat their conditions.

Among those answering the Yahoo/ Marist poll, 83 percent said the drug should be legal nationally for medical treatment.

But 70 percent said it is not acceptable for pregnant women to use marijuana to reduce nausea or pain. And the survey respondents were about evenly divided on whether marijuana should be recommended for children if it were legal.

The survey respondents were deeply divided on how Trump should approach pot: 38 percent said he shouldn’t be as tough about enforcing federal laws against recreational pot use as President Barack Obama, whose policy generally was to leave states alone.

Another 30 percent said Trump should take a harder line than Obama, while the rest weren’t sure or said Trump should treat it about the same as Obama did.

Trump’s administration has sent mixed messages to the 28 states and Washington, D.C., in violation of federal drug law when it comes to pot.

Trump said as a candidate that states should be allowed to tinker with marijuana laws. But new U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions has said marijuana is dangerous and marijuana changes by states should not be allowed.

Lawsuit: Army should factor PTSD in discharge decisions A federal lawsuit filed Monday alleges the U.S. Army has issued less-than-honorable discharges for potentially thousands of service members without adequately considering the effects of post-traumatic stress disorder and other mental health conditions.

The plaintiffs, two Army veterans from Connecticut who fought in Iraq and Afghanistan, say in the lawsuit that they were wrongly denied honorable discharges.

The lawsuit filed in Connecticut by Yale Law School Veterans Legal Services Clinic is seeking class-action status.

An Army spokeswoman said the branch doesn’t comment on pending litigation.

One of the plaintiffs, Steve Kennedy,

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said he developed PTSD and depression after fighting in Iraq in 2007 and 2008 and began abusing alcohol and cutting himself.

After going absent-without-leave to attend his own wedding, he was diagnosed by the Army with depression, and he received a general discharge because he had gone AWOL, according to the lawsuit.

Kennedy was later diagnosed with PTSD by the Department of Veterans Affairs, but his discharge status prevented him from receiving benefits including tax exemptions and scholarships that are open only to honorably discharged veterans, the lawsuit said.

The lawsuit targets the review boards that give veterans a chance to contest discharges that may have been unjustly harsh.

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FARM & AG

More seasonal pest updates

BY GRANT MCCARTY CONTRIBUTOR

Last week started a series on seasonal pest issues I saw in 2016 which may return in 2017. I continue this week a discussion on plant diseases.

Bacterial Canker and Wilt were both problematic last summer on tomatoes and cucurbits, respectively. These cucurbits included cucumber, squash, zucchini, and melon. As the diseases’ names denote, a bacteria cause these.

Bacterial Wilt is spread by cucumber beetles chewing on cucurbits. So if you reduce, these beetles you can help control this disease.

For Bacterial Canker, it can be hard to control this in tomatoes and crop rotation can sometimes address it.

Bacterial Spot and Speck are two other diseases commonly found on tomatoes.

Usually these are not too serious and the produce can still be eaten.

Blossom End Rot is a common problem on tomatoes each season. The best management strategy you can do is mulch around your tomatoes. While blossom end rot is not a disease, the symptoms can invite microorganisms onto your plants because of the entry point it provides.

Blossom End Rot is caused by infrequency of water uptake. Calcium moves through the plant by water. When there are periods of heavy rain followed by

drought, calcium cannot reach the developing tomato and this condition appears.

It is not recommended to add calcium unless a soil test shows it is needed.

Other general disease control methods include crop rotation, morning irrigation, cleaning hand tools, disease resistance, among many others. For crop rotation, aim for at least a three-year rotation until returning back to that row.

If you do irrigate, try to do it in the morning to let the leaves dry out to keep disease from spreading. Any hand tools you used last summer should be cleaned with a rubbing alcohol solution or other to kill o� any pathogens before using with this year’s plants.

Tomatoes and peppers commonly can be found with disease resistant traits.

Avoid working in a wet garden as you may spread disease with your actions.

Not all methods will control disease but many of these are general practices that can at least help some. When disease does appear on your plants, it is important to properly identify them in order to determine your action.

Next week, I’ll continue the seasonal pest update with information on insects.

Grant McCarty is the Local Food and Smalls Farms Educator of the University of Illinois Extension. His tips and tricks for local eating and your at-home garden appear every week in The Rock River Times.

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Planting progress for corn and soybeans

BY DEBRA LEVEY LARSON U OF I NEWS BUREAU

URBANA – Since the release of the March 31 Prospective Plantings Report and the April World Agricultural Supply report, the corn and soybean markets turn their focus to spring planting. According to a University of Illinois agricultural economist, the pace of planting reveals expectations that delays in planting may influence acreage decisions.

“Recent rainfall totals in Corn Belt and Plains states and forecasts for a wetter pattern in western and northern areas of the Corn Belt instigated the annual discussion of the acreage implications of corn and soybean planting progress,” says Todd Hubbs. “The shift to soybean planting intentions and away from feed grains makes the pace of planting of interest this crop year.”

The Prospective Plantings Report indicated farmer’s intentions to plant 89.5 million acres of soybeans in 2017. The 6 million-acre increase in soybean acres over 2016 came at the expense, in many states, of feed grains. When considering corn, sorghum, oats, and barley, the total acreage reduction for feed grain planting intentions indicates approximately 5.6 million fewer acres of feed grains planted in 2017. Corn planting intentions came in at 90 million acres, which is 4 million acres below 2016 levels. The most recent Crop Progress Report for the week ending April 9 indicated 3 percent of the corn crop planted, which is on par with the pace of planting over the past five years. Hubbs says continued rain in many areas points to delays in corn planting in many states and merits investigation into the possibilities associated with late planting on acreage decisions.

Any ability to characterize late or early planting at a national level creates complications due to geographic variation.

Previous work by Irwin, Good, and Tannura suggests late planting in the major producing states that impacts national average yield occurs after May 20 for corn and after May 30 for soybeans. Hubbs says this timeframe for considering late planting draws support from planting date studies conducted in Illinois over a decade.

“Using this definition, we look at the past 20 years, since the Freedom to Farm era began, of crops planted late to determine any impact on acreage decisions at the national level,” Hubbs says. The portion of the crops planted late ranged from 4 percent (2012) to 21 percent (2011) for corn and 6 percent (2012) to 43 percent (2011)

for soybeans. “For the five years since 1997 with the smallest and largest percentages of the crops planted late, we conduct an examination of how the final estimate of planted acreage di�ered from intentions reported in the USDA’s March Prospective Plantings report. Due to a tie for the fifth position for largest late-planted percentage in corn, six observations are used in calculations.”

In years with the smallest percentage of late-planted crop, corn planted acreage exceeded intentions in four years and was less than intentions in one year. Deviations from planting intentions ranged from -691,000 to 1.9 million acres and averaged 939,400 acres. In one of the four years that corn acreage exceeded intentions, soybean acreage exceeded intentions as well. In the five years with the smallest percentage of late-planted soybean crop, planted acreage exceeded intentions in one year and was less than intentions in four years. The deviation from intentions ranged from -2.4 million acres to 3.3 million acres and averaged -591,800 acres.

In the years with the largest percentage of late planted corn acreage, planted acreage was less than intentions in four years and exceeded intentions in two years. Deviations from planting intentions ranged from -1.9 million to 1.4 million acres and averaged -224,000 acres. In the five years with the largest percentage of late planted soybean acreage, planted acreage was less than intentions in two years and exceeded intentions in three years. Deviations from planting intentions ranged from -1.6 million to 1.4 million acres and averaged 300,000 acres.

“Producers possess the ability to plant very quickly and still have more than a month to plant corn and six weeks to plant soybeans before planting is considered late by our definition,” Hubbs says. “Currently, the concern is the potential delay in corn planting, which may create an incentive to switch to soybean acres and exacerbate the large switch in acreage seen in the planting intentions report.

“Observations since 1997 suggest that there is a tendency for corn acreage to exceed intentions in years when a small percentage of the crop is planted late,” Hubbs concludes. “The large variation in the direction and magnitude of acreage deviations from intentions makes it di�cult to form expectations on corn acreage for 2017. Deviations in planted acreage of soybeans from intentions provide no clear indication of acreage adjustment based on the lateness of planting.”

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VETERANS

VA test runs ‘MinuteClinic’ for minor illnesses

BY HOPE YEN

ASSOCIATED PRESS

WASHINGTON — Some ailing veterans can now use their federal health care benefits at CVS “MinuteClinics” to treat minor illnesses and injuries, under a pilot program announced Tuesday by the Department of Veterans A�airs.

The new program, currently limited to the Phoenix area, comes three years after the VA faced allegations of chronically long wait times at its centers, including its Phoenix facility, which treats about 120,000 veterans.

The Phoenix pilot program is a testrun by VA Secretary David Shulkin who is working on a nationwide plan to reduce veterans’ wait times.

Veterans would not be bound by current restrictions under the VA’s Choice program, which limits outside care to those who have been waiting more than 30 days for an appointment or have to drive more than 40 miles to a facility. Instead, Phoenix VA nurses sta�ng the medical center’s help line will be able to refer veterans to MinuteClinics for government-paid care when “clinically appropriate.”

Shulkin has made clear he’d like a broader

collaboration of “integrated care” nationwide between the VA and private sector in which veterans have wider access to private doctors. But, he wants the VA to handle all scheduling and “customer service” — something that veterans groups generally support but government auditors caution could prove unwieldy and expensive.

On Wednesday, President Donald Trump plans to sign legislation to temporarily extend the $10 billion Choice program until its money runs out, pending the administration’s plan due out by fall. That broader plan would have to be approved

by Congress.

“Our number one priority is getting veterans’ access to care when and where they need it,” said Baligh Yehia, the VA’s deputy undersecretary for health for community care. “The launch of this partnership will enable VA to provide more care for veterans in their neighborhoods.”

Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., a long-time advocate of veterans’ expanded access to private care, lauded the new initiative as an “important step forward.”

“Veterans in need of routine health care services should not have to wait in line for weeks to get an appointment when

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they can visit community health centers like MinuteClinic to receive timely and convenient care,” he said.

The Veterans Health Administration said it opted to go with a CVS partnership in Phoenix after VA o�cials there specifically pushed for the additional option. They cited the feedback of local veterans and the success of a smaller test run with CVS last year in Palo Alto, Calif.

Shulkin has said he wants to expand private-sector partnerships in part by looking at wait times and the particular medical needs of veterans in di�erent communities. Successful implementation of his broader plan will depend on the support of key members of Congress such as McCain, who chairs the Armed Services Committee.

The VA did not indicate whether it received requests from other VA medical centers or how quickly it might expand the program elsewhere.

The current Choice program was developed after the 2014 scandal in Phoenix in which some veterans died, yet the program has often encountered long waits of its own.

The bill being signed by Trump seeks to alleviate some of the problems by helping

speed up VA payments and promote greater sharing of medical records. Shulkin also has said he wants to eliminate Choice’s 30-day, 40 mile restrictions, allowing the VA instead to determine when outside care is “clinically needed.”

Despite a heavy spotlight on its problems, the Phoenix facility still grapples with delays. Only 61 percent of veterans surveyed said they got an appointment for urgent primary care when they needed it, according to VA data.

Maureen McCarthy, the Phoenix VA’s chief of sta�, welcomed the new CVS partnership but acknowledged a potential challenge in providing seamless coordination to avoid gaps in care. She said a veteran’s medical record will be shared electronically, with MinuteClinic providing visit summaries to the veteran’s VA primary care physician so that the VA can provide follow-up services if needed.

The VA previously experimented with a similar program last year in the smaller market of Palo Alto, a $330,000 pilot to provide urgent care at 14 MinuteClinics.

CVS says it’s pleased the VA has opted to test out a larger market and says it’s ready to roll the program out nationally if successful.

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ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

Solving the wasted energy issue Producing natural gas from solar

BY DRS. ROBERT & SONIA VOGL

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ebuttals are commonly voiced regarding calls for a renewable energy future. They include comments regarding the relatively high cost of renewables, their low level of e�ciency, their intermittency and their inability to provide the necessary amount of heat needed in colder climates. The rebuttals are usually followed by the general assessment that it will be a long time before they will be able to play an important role in our energy future.

With the arrival of the Trump Administration and its determined e�ort to increase reliance on fossil fuels while denying any need to address climate change, the push for clean energy will have to be carried on at state and local levels.

What is easy to lose sight of in the

energy issue is the immense amount of energy wasted in our current energy system. Roughly two-thirds of the potential energy in our energy supplies were wasted in 2016 as compared to the 50 percent wasted in 1970. Each year the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory at the Department of Energy publishes an energy flow chart illustrating U.S. sources of energy, how it used and how much is wasted. A 2014 Illinois chart shows a similar pattern of energy waste exceeding energy consumption. As pointed out by David Roberts, our economy is becoming less energy e�cient since the 1970s primarily due to increases in electrical consumption and the use of private vehicles in transportation. Electrical production wastes two-thirds of its primary energy while transportation wastes roughly three fourths. The increased consumption of fossil fuels and their wasted energy is a major factor driving climate change.

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wasteful use of energy and fossil fuels are laudable, but the energy system itself needs to be changed. Some signs of change are represented in carbon reductions of roughly 5 percent from the electrical system as natural gas and renewable energy replaced coal. Roberts points out that in 2016 transportation emissions exceeded those from electrical production. To counter federal undermining of auto emission reductions, implementing policies to curb transportation emissions will have to occur at the local and state levels.

In The Switch, Chris Goodall makes the case that a transition to solar energy could occur far more rapidly than expected by critics and even many of the industries’ supporters. Solar electricity is already the cheapest source of energy in many tropical countries; within a decade he anticipates that solar power will be the most economical way of generating electricity almost anywhere in the world.

Solar panels continue to drop in price and gain in e�ciency; existing global research points to ongoing improvements. Battery technology continues to improve and provides a short-term storage solution to overcome the intermittency problem associated with renewable energy.

Large scale renewable energy sources with zero operating costs are eroding the business model of the utility industry.

Goodall is concerned that governments around the globe may end their support of renewable energy development in order to save the utility industry in the name of energy security.

He suggests that excessive electrical production from renewable energy sources should be used to produce natural gas. The electricity could be used to split water into hydrogen and oxygen.

Hydrogen can be combined with carbon dioxide to produce methane, the main component in natural gas. Methane can be stored in the natural gas network and used to power gas generators during times of low production from solar and wind sources.

As wind and solar installations continue to expand, electricity will be cheaper than natural gas. Rather than using natural gas from fossil fuel for electrical production and heat, it will be possible to use natural gas from renewable energy sources. Such an approach would reduce carbon emissions while providing a new role for utilities – operating the large scale electrolysis and methane production systems.

While technically possible, for now it remains a vision.

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

Aiming to put the prairie back in ‘Prairie State’

BY GREG BISHOP

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llinois’ nature preserves are ramping up e�orts to re-establish the state’s once-iconic prairie landscape by converting land back to natural prairies.

The Rock Island County Forest Preser ve Dist rict, a group of preserves, conservation areas and a zoo, is expanding its prairie initiatives by adding a 15.5-acre prairie this fall at Loud Thunder Forest Preserve.

Ben Mills, the head ranger at Loud Thunder Forest Preserve, explained the significance of the prairies to Illinois.

“Prairies provide great habitat for quails. They provided habitat for pheasants [and] they provide phenomenal habitat for migrating songbirds,” Mills said.

Mills estimated the fall prairie planting will cost approximately $13,000 to $14,000.

“Between the Fish and Wildlife Ser v ice and the Local A rea Conservation Fund, they’re picking up well over 90 percent of that tab, and the Rock Island County taxpayers will pay $1,200 for our portion,” Mills said.

The Rock Island County Forest Preserve District has already established new prairie land in several areas. Illiniwek Forest Preserve has created 10 acres of prairie, and 55 acres have been added between the Loud Thunder Forest Preserve and the Martin Conservation Area. Niabi Zoo plans to expand from a 2- to 10-acre prairie next year.

Mills highlighted several benefits of having the prairies, which include increasing soil stabilization, improving water purification qualities and reducing maintenance to fields.

“It’s a huge cost savings to the taxpayer, who fund the Rock Island County Preserve District, as no mechanical equipment and no fuel is being used to maintain the prairie,” Mills said.

According to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Illinois once had 22 million acres of prairie, which has been reduced to approximately 2,300 acres.

“If we get these prairies re-established, these animals and insects and the wildlife as a whole that needs this ecosystem to function, they will come back and they will remain in the state and stay strong,” Mills said.

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Tales from the Trough

Dismal campaign ends on 4-game skid

By Todd Reicher

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he 2016-2017 season finally came to a close as the Rockford IceHogs put together their worst AHL season in team history, finishing with a 25-39-9 record for 62 points and ending with a four-game losing streak.

Rockford played three games in the 27th and final week of the season, and lost by a combined score of 13-5, including a 2-1 loss to Milwaukee.

The 2-1 loss was the first of the week as the Admirals scored two first period goals to jump out ahead of Rockford early. Vladislav Kamenev poured in his 21st of the season at 9:47, followed exactly six minutes later by Yakov Trenin scoring his first professional goal, to put the Ads up 2-0.

After a scoreless second period which saw Rockford outshoot Milwaukee 10-3, Tyler Motte hit double-digits in goals with his 10th of the season at 11:50 of the third frame, assisted by Kyle Baun and Luc Snuggerud.

Despite a late power play opportunity with 1:02 left in the game, Rockford was unable to equal Milwaukee’s two goals and the Admirals left the BMO with a 2-1 victory.

Both teams met again on Friday, this time in Milwaukee, for the final meeting between the two teams this season.

Once again, Milwaukee put two first goals on the board to Rockford’s

zero, to put the Ads up 2-0 after 20.

Frederick Gaudreau scored his 25th of the year at 5:01, and Justin Kirkland beat Mac Carruth for his ninth of the season.

Eighteen-year old Samuel Girard extended Milwaukee’s lead to 3-0 at 2:17 of the second period for his first professional goal.

Defenseman Nolan Valleau would score Rockford’s first goal of the game at 5:01, assisted by Robin Norell and William Pelletier to cut the lead to 3-1, but Matt White would score just over four minutes later to give Milwaukee their second three-goal lead of the game.

The scoring bonanza continued in the second period when Snuggerud scored his first professional goal at 10:33 to cut the lead back down to a two-goal deficit.

The scoring wasn’t finished yet, with Adam Pardy scoring shorthanded for Milwaukee at 16:48 to put Milwaukee up 5-2, which capped the second period scoring.

An early goal by Trevor Smith at 3:54 in the third period sealed the game for Milwaukee as Rockford was never able to recover. The Ads defense clamped down on Rockford, holding them to four shots in the final frame.

The IceHogs came home on Saturday for their last game of the season, hosting the Iowa Wild.

For the third straight game, the opposition put at least two goals up on Rockford in the first, and holding Rockford scoreless, as Iowa hiked up the score to 3-0 after 20 minutes.

Gerald Mayhew scored Iowa’s first two goals to put the Wild up 2-0, and Luke Kunin scored at 17:42, giving Iowa the early lead.

Kurtis Gabriel scored his eighth of the season at 2:14, and Dmitry Sokolov scored his first professional goal 38 seconds later, putting Iowa up 5-0.

After the goal, Rockford goaltender Lars Johansson wildly batted his stick against the goalpost, snapping it in half. Johansson remained in the game, stopping the rest of the shots he faced in the game.

Rockford finally broke through at 5:39 of the final period when P.C. Labrie got the monkey off his back, scoring his first goal of the year, after a tough season for the veteran forward, which saw him earn only eight points.

A pleasant surprise this season, William Pelletier, scored his third goal of the season at 12:11, pulling Rockford to within three goals.

The IceHogs scoring would stop there as the Wild took the contest 5-2, putting an emphatic end to Rockford’s disappointing season.

Looking forward

There’s no more losing hockey, at least in Rockford. In the coming weeks, I’ll be writing a review to wrap up a dire season along with some notes and stats, and discussing what the future may hold for Rockford next year.

Photos from these and other Rockford IceHogs games can be found at reicherstudios.com/Sports/HockeyPhotos, or Facebook.com/ReicherStudios.

AHL Final Standings

EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OL SOL Pts GF GA WB-Scranton 76 51 20 3 2 107 247 170 Lehigh Valley 76 48 23 5 0 101 260 219 Hershey 76 43 22 8 3 97 252 211 Providence 76 43 23 6 4 96 229 188 Bridgeport 76 44 28 3 1 92 220 212 Springfield 76 32 33 9 2 75 197 206 Hartford 76 24 46 4 2 54 194 280 North Division GP W L OL SOL Pts GF GA Syracuse 76 38 24 7 7 90 232 227 Toronto 76 42 29 4 1 89 245 207 Albany 76 39 32 2 3 83 204 206 St. John’s 76 36 30 8 2 82 216 220 Utica 76 35 32 7 2 79 195 220 Rochester 76 32 41 0 3 67 205 240 Binghamton 76 28 44 2 2 60 190 266 WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division GP W L OL SOL Pts GF GA Chicago 76 44 19 8 5 101 251 200 Grand Rapids 76 47 23 1 5 100 251 190 Milwaukee 76 43 26 4 3 93 225 215 Charlotte 76 39 29 7 1 86 212 208 Cleveland 76 39 29 4 4 86 195 198 Iowa 76 36 31 7 2 81 182 196 Manitoba 76 29 37 5 5 68 197 242 Rockford 76 25 39 9 3 62 175 246 Pacific Division GP W L OL SOL Pts GF GA San Jose 68 43 16 4 5 95 232 176 San Diego 68 43 20 3 2 91 221 178 Ontario 68 36 21 10 1 83 199 190 Stockton 68 34 25 7 2 77 212 192 Bakersfield 68 33 29 5 1 72 200 188 Tucson 68 29 31 8 0 66 187 237 Texas 76 34 37 1 4 73 224 265 San Antonio 76 27 42 5 2 61 184 240 NOTE: Two points are awarded for a win, one point for an overtime or shootout loss.

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MLB

Umps may soon take to mic to explain replays

By Ben Walker

AP Baseball Writer

Adrian Gonzalez dives headfirst into home, seems to beat the tag by Cubs catcher Willson Contreras, but is called out. “Safe!” shout fans at Dodger Stadium who see replays on the board.

Umpires go to their headsets for a video review, and nearly three minutes later, the signal comes: Out! Want to hear exactly how disputed calls get decided, like that one in last year’s NL Championship Series?

Soon, we might.

While nothing is set, Major League Baseball and umps are expected to discuss a plan — most prominently used in the NFL — for crew chiefs to wear a microphone and explain replay rulings.

Under one possible scenario, they would start at the All-Star Game on July 11 in Miami, tweak the process over the season’s second half and then go forward with the experiment in the playoffs.

People familiar with the talks spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because an agreement has not yet been reached.

Last year, MLB asked for the plate ump to wear a mic at the All-Star Game, but there wasn’t enough time to do it.

The umpires are in the middle of their five-year labor deal and any change would involve negotiations, plus a comfort level on both sides that the system would be efficient, accurate and easy.

So no way to say for sure if fans at

Camden Yards, Coors Field and ballparks across the majors will become familiar with the voices of veteran crew chiefs — be it country singer Joe West, ordained minister Ted Barrett or Dale Scott, once a Top 40 AM radio disc jockey.

“It would probably leave us scratching our heads less on some of them where we think the call is this and it’s not,” Yankees manager Joe Girardi said. “I’m sure we’re not always going to get the answers we want, but I don’t necessarily think it’s a bad idea.”

Marlins reliever Brad Ziegler agrees

that it might be nice to get an explanation on a call.

“They’re supposed to say the call stands or the call’s confirmed,” he said. “’The call stands’ means you can’t tell. A lot of times we don’t get that ... they just signal out or safe. That’s all we get on the field.

“They may announce it on the PA, but it doesn’t seem like that is consistent in all parks. And the acoustics in the stadium here — we have a hard time hearing what’s on the PA in the bullpen.”

In the NFL, hearing refs announce “upon further review” has long been part

of the lexicon. The lore includes what Ben Dreith said in a 1986 game, when Jets lineman Marty Lyons tangled with Buffalo quarterback Jim Kelly and was penalized for “giving him the business down there.”

The NHL for some time has mic’ed up officials to explain coach’s challenges, based on what the central replay booth tells them.

NBA crew chiefs put on headsets to watch reviews and talk with the replay center.

Decisions are explained to the official scorer’s table and the benches, and the public address announcers inform the crowd.

MLB has tried to speed up reviews this year, aiming for the umpires in the New York replay booth to relay the final calls to the field in under 2 minutes.

“It’ll take more time,” Boston pitcher David Price said. “It’s not going to make them any shorter.”

As for making the replay system more informative and entertaining, “Yeah, until they have a problem with the umpire’s mic,” he said.

Marlins star Christian Yelich said a switch wouldn’t affect him.

“The call’s the call,” he said. “Just because they tell you what they decided isn’t going to change it.”

But Girardi, for one, would like to get an explanation.

“We’re not allowed to argue whatever the call is because the umpire that makes the call is not there. I’ve sometimes wanted to go on the headset,” he said, laughing.

High School

A look at the IHSA’s new pitch count rule

By Jim Hagerty Contributor

Rotator cuff tears, Tommy John surgery and host of potential health problems were what the Illinois High School Association aimed to curb this season as the first pitch-count rule took effect in ball parks across Illinois.

The rule limits high school pitchers to 105-pitches per day followed a mandatory rest period. Adopted last autumn for the beginning this season, the rule encompasses all pitches thrown in live competition: balls, strikes, foul balls, balls put in play, and pitches for outs. Warm up pitches, pick-off attempts, and other non-pitch throws do not go against the count.

A pitcher who reaches the limit in the middle of an at-bat is allowed to pitch to that batter until the at-bat ends. For ambidextrous pitchers, the count applies

to the player, not each arm.

“This was a collaborative effort that goes a long way toward making high school baseball in Illinois safer,” said IHSA Sports Medicine Advisory Committee member Dr. Preston Wolin. “I want to thank the IHSA Board, the Sports Medicine Advisory Committee, the Baseball Advisory Committee, and all the people who were indispensable in this process for their efforts.”

A pitcher who reaches his max count must rest for four days and is eligible to throw only 90 pitches on the fifth day before the count resets.

Illinois joins 43 other states that follow the National Federation of State High School Associations’ push for pitch limits at the high school level. In Wisconsin, varsity pitchers can throw 100 pitches in a single day, followed by a mandatory three-day

rest. Michigan’s rule allows for 105 pitches per day followed by rest of three days.

Pitchers who throw 51-75 pitches, must rest two days. A one-day rest is required for 26-50 pitches.

Montana, Wyoming, South Dakota and Idaho do not offer high school baseball; Massachusetts and Connecticut do not follow National Federation of State High School Associations rules.

Officials in states that do follow the national guidelines found that almost 60 percent of all Tommy John surgeries are performed on pitchers between 15 and 19. That means some pitchers will have undergone elbow reconstruction before they play in a high school game.

In addition to rotator cuff problems, a growing number of pitchers are finding their careers cut short because of labral tears (fibrocartilage in the shoulder

socket), something pitch-count champions say can be prevented by proper rest and conditioning.

Pro players are also behind the rule.

“I know I probably wouldn’t have been too happy if someone had told me I was stuck to a pitch limit, but I think in the long haul it would probably be beneficial to some arms,” Toronto Blue Jays pitcher and Peru native J.A. Happ told USA Today.

“I remember throwing 186 pitches once (in a high school summer league game).

That was a lot. I guess we’ll never know how much damage that did or didn’t do, but I would say there should potentially be a cutoff somewhere.”

Coaches: How have you seen the IHSA’s new guidelines impact on your players this season?

Email jim.hagerty@rockrivertimes.com and share your thoughts.

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IceHogs defenseman Luc Snuggerud tallied his first professional goal this week against the Milwaukee Admirals. Snuggerud will most likely be a familiar face in Rockford as the rookie will start the first year of his three-year contract with the Chicago Blackhawks organization next year. The 21-year-old is under contract through the 2020 season and will get a good look in training camp next season. Photo, Todd Reicher

Tales from the Trough is on Page 46.