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In Brief

Karate Club medals at 25th Windy City tourney

Landlords seek better ordinance deal CITY Page 4 Vol. 24. No. 35.

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Rockford Karate Club members Mohamed Almasri, Nedal Hlhammwi and Bryce Russell all recently received medals at the 25th Windy City Karate Championships in Schaumburg.

Almasri, and eighth Kyu orange belt, took second place in team Kumite (free fighting) and third place in individual kumite.

Hlhammwi, a second degree black belt, took second place in team Kumite (free fighting), third place in individual kumite and third place in one-step kumite. While Russell, a first Kyu brown belt, took second place in team Kumite (free fighting).

The tournament was opened to all Japanese and Okinawan style traditional karate groups. The tournament was held under the International Traditional Rules for free sparring with two-minute non-contact bouts.

The Windy City tournament is a major sponsor for the St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. More than 5,000 athletes from children age-5 to adults from across the country participated in the competition.

The Rockford Karate Club (JKA/Shotokan style) has helped the U.S.A.-J.K.A. Shotokan Karate of Palatine Club put on the Windy City Tournament for the past 17 years.

Rockford Karate Club is located at 915 1/2 E. State St. For more information call 815-965-7575.

Illinois 19th in child well-being: Report

An annual data report says Illinois ranks 19th in the nation when it comes to the well-being of children.

The 2017 Kids Count Data Book released Tuesday by the Annie E. Casey Foundation measures areas including family and community, health, education and economic factors.

Overall, experts say there have been areas of progress, including family higher wages and a record number of children with health insurance. However, child poverty rates remain high and racial and ethnic disparities persist.

The report, which examines 2015 figures, says over 550,000 Illinois children live in high-poverty areas and 43,000 Illinois teens are not in school and not working.

Advocacy group Voices for Illinois Children helped put the report together and says that the state’s nearly three-year budget impasse will undermine its own progress.

Lincoln library suspends National Archives search

117th US Open tees off Thursday in Wis. SPORTS Pages 39-40

Officials of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum say the state is suspending a project searching the National Archives for papers written by Abraham Lincoln.

Library spokesman Chris Wills tells The State Journal-Register the search is on hold while the library focuses on handling 100,000 collected documents and deciding what additional material to gather. Wills couldn’t say how long the search will be suspended.

He says the project’s priority is to improve its procedures and policies so that the staff’s work and taxpayers’ money isn’t wasted.

–Staff & wire reports

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CITY

Landlords seek better property ordinance

BY JIM HAGERTY CONTRIBUTOR

AND SHANE NICHOLSON MANAGING EDITOR

ROCKFORD — A city ordinance passed in 2013 aimed at improving how rental property management is doing nothing to correct systemic problems.

“It’s a mess,” says Paul Arena, past president of the Rockford Apartment Association (RAA), a group that helped put the law in place.

The current ordinance requires landlords to register their buildings with the city, allowing property owners to receive email notifications when police are called to the property.

That, critics say, is the extent of its positive service to the community. Arena

said the law doesn’t give landlords tools to help rectify problems.

“It doesn’t solve anything,” Arena said.

“The ordinance was supposed to improve properties and help tenants and landlords and improve the city.”

But Arena and other area landlords say the ordinance has done little to those ends.

“Sure, we get the notifications, but that’s all. Nothing gets rectified.”

Even when a property is considered a nuisance, landlords must still follow standard Illinois eviction laws unless there’s a serious crime committed on the property.

Arena, when he was president of the RAA, worked with the Mayor Larry Morrissey administration to change that by seeking ways on the local level to go to court and obtain immediate evictions if tenants turn

LOCAL ENVIRONMENT

Bridges not threatened by projected flood increases

BY JIM HAGERTY CONTRIBUTOR

ROCKFORD — The height of inland bridges is now a point of discussion as projected floods sparked by climate change have a number of cities hard at work to raise existing structures.

Cities like Milwaukee, which is raising some bridges as part of a 28-community federal flood management project, are taking advantage of funds through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to make the improvements although there is no federal mandate in place.

In Rockford, o�cials have reviewed the city’s flood maps and say there is no threat here.

“We have evaluated the flood maps, but we don’t feel they are going to a�ect our bridges,” City Engineer Jeremy Carter said. “And the bridges all meet federal requirements.”

The city replaced a bridge at Railroad Avenue two years ago and raised it slightly to accommodate the flood map change.

According to reports centered on climate control, the rules of flood mitigation is ever changing. Scientists say heavier, tropical-like storms will increase over inland populations in coming years.

O�cials are concerned that once was a 20-year storm cycle will be reduced to four-to-six years by the end of the 21st century. Snowfall patterns and early river-melting is said to increase along the way.

“Between 1958 and 2007, for example, the Southeast and Southwest experienced more drought even while overall precipitation across the country increased an average of five percent,” according to an organization called the Union of Concerned Citizens.

However, the push to raise bridges is more about location instead of acrossthe-board reconstruction e�orts.

“A lot of these (inland bridges) are not the kind of places that people are used to thinking of being in the forefront of climate change,” Jim Schwab, Hazards Planning Center at the American Planning Association, told national media.

And while flooding does happen along the Rock River, Carter says the area’s existing flood mitigation systems have been e�ective.

“We can control how high the river gets with our dams.”

Last winter, patches of warm weather that followed a massive cold front created a series of ice jams in the river. Although the jams were prevalent in Rockford, they posed bigger threats south of the city near Byron.

Ice jams are caused when water builds up behind floating chunks of ice resulting in rising river levels and threats of flooding. The problem worsens when ice gets hung up on dams, river bends and bridges.

According to FEMA, about 1,500 bridges are reconstructed each year in the United States for a multitude of reasons. R.

their properties into nuisances.

However, Arena said the closest they came was by way of an expedited eviction process in the Winnebago County courts.

Such cases required proof a crime was committed on their property. Although the expedited system alleviates some red tape, it only applies to provable crime, not other violations.

Mayor Tom McNamara said concerns over the ordinance were brought to him during his campaign. He set out to quickly address issues property owners were experiencing.

“We reached out to the landlords’ association and to Paul and some other property owners in the city,” McNamara said Tuesday. “We’re at a point where we’re waiting for (the landlords) to return with their thoughts, and we’re getting sta� input throughout.”

As it stands, the Rockford housing ordinance considers a property a nuisance if police are called three times in a fourmonth period, or if there are a series of infractions.

Downtown property owner Kyle Bevers was on the receiving end of two “Rental Registry Incident Notification” reports in less than a week earlier this year. Both incidents related to restaurants which share the block with his personal residence and his registered rental properties.

“I called in to report damage to city property,” Bevers said. “Someone leaving a bar tipped over a planter on the sidewalk; we saw it on our video cameras. They ask me, ‘What’s the address?’ and I give my address, now I get one of these notices.”

Bevers says the current system can punish landlords and tenants trying to participate in their community. An incident just Monday under the address of his property was for “Theft under $300.”

But the report provides no context for the person receiving it.

“I can only assume this happened in one of the businesses downstairs on the block,” Bevers said. “In that case, it’s not a tenant problem; it’s a problem against my tenant.”

Other code violations include failure to take out trash, rodent infestation and public drinking, things Arena says landlords should be allowed to rectify through swift eviction.

Mediation between the city, landlords and tenants was considered early in the process but that language was later removed. Presently, all responsibility when tenants do not comply falls on the landlord, something property owners and the city agree needs to change.

Since the ordinance was the product of a committee no longer functioning inside City Hall, critics say oversight of its impact has been lacking. And they charge that there has been no one to address ongoing concerns.

Rental Registry Incident Notification reports, such as the one above, are doing nothing to help landlords or the city root out problem tenants, charge critics. Provided McNamara told The Times his administration has taken steps to get that committee back up and running.

“We’ve got to get the right people in the room and get that moving again,” he said. “We’ll have the police involved and (city administrator) Todd Cagnoni, who was there when this ordinance was first passed.”

The RAA would like the city to reveal the names of code violators. Doing so, Arena said, would allow landlords to better screen prospective tenants, and allow tenants to avoid landlords with histories of not taking care of their properties.

Bevers agrees that further information is needed as part of the reporting a notification process.

“I would like to know what the incident actually was and who initiated the phone call,” he says. “Right now, I get an email with the time and what the incident was called by the police and a handful of links to follow at the bottom. But none of these links give you any real information.”

Bevers adds that without that information, there is no way for responsible landlords to follow up with tenants or to address concerns over specific properties.

“If I had a property with six or eight units in it, I wouldn’t know who it was or what happened. The fact we live here means we have some knowledge that most landlords would not. But this ordinance – I can’t see that it’s doing what it was supposed to do.”

Arena expresses frustration over wasted e�orts to find an ordinance that works for all invested parties.

“I feel all that work we did with the Morrissey administration was lost,” he lamented. “Anytime (city o�cials) didn’t want to do something we got the excuse that it was because we didn’t have home rule.”

Arena and McNamara say they are set to continue talks as they pursue a solution to this problem plaguing the city’s landlords.

McNamara says he expects that process to reach its conclusion in the coming weeks. R. jim.hagerty@rockrivertimes.com

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City Council

Committee moves to honor parks director

By Jim Hagerty Contributor

CITY HALL — A city street may soon be re-named to honor the outgoing leader of the Rockford Park District after the Code and Regulation Committee voted Monday to turn Green Street into “Tim Dimke Drive” for three years.

The measure now moves on for a vote at the full City Council meeting. Alderman meet next Monday, June 19.

Dimke will cap a 44-year career that he started as student worker a Page Park this month. Working his way through the ranks, Dimke succeeded Webbs Norman as RPD director in 2006, when Illinois Association of Park District’s President Tim Flickinger sparked the hire amid plans to find the new director via a national search.

A graduate of Eastern Illinois University, Dimke helped orchestrate several park district expansions over the years, having a hand in the Nicholas Conservatory, Sportscore Two, Indoor Sports Center and the UW Health Sports Factory.

Dimke attempted to retire in 2015 and collect a pension while remaining with the park district as a paid consultant. The plan was blocked by Illinois Municipal

Retirement Fund, which ruled Dimke could not collect a pension because he was not te c h n ica l ly retiring.

• In other committee business, the Rockford Public Librar y is seek i ng c it y Dimke appr ov a l for a liquor license to serve alcohol at fundraisers at its facilities.

The library has been serving liquorby-the glass at is facilities for years by hiring caterers with liquor licenses.

However, it was recently discovered by the library that it is against state law for libraries to serve alcohol without a local liquor permit.

The matter was broached briefly last night but tabled when alderman wanted more information. Members of the Code and Regulations Committee also laid the matter over two weeks ago amid debate.

Some of the confusion lies in whether the library is subject to the City of Rockford’s

liquor license requirements. “The Rockford Library District is a separate taxing body,” Alderman Venita Hervey noted.

Other points of discussion include whether granting the library permission to serve alcohol would compete with private catering businesses and whether children would be present during events where alcohol is served.

Alderman Tuffy Quinonez, D-11, said he wants more information about the library’s plan and assurance that officials are not planning to open a bar inside any of the facilities.

Republican Third Ward Alderman Chad Tuneberg said allowing the library to serve liquor, especially along the river, makes sense.

“We are all in agreement that we don’t want a college fraternity keg-party atmosphere, but the previous council already had plans in place to have events and utilize our river,” Tuneberg said. “For us to have facilities sitting unused or dormant after hours wouldn’t be prudent.”

• Meanwhile, the Rockford Finance Tax Force has met and will mull ideas about how to close the gap on the projected $6.5 million budget deficit for 2018. Leaders

say the city will end the current year on track with the 2017 spending plan, but that budget woes in Springfield will play a big role in next year’s outlook.

The task force is turning to measures the city made in 2009 when leaders made revenue adjustments to close an almost $9 million shortfall. Task force members are: Chris Black, Rock River Water Reclamation District; Eric Jones, Rockford Police Department; Garry Cacciapaglia, City of Rockford; Christopher Scrol, Rockford Firefighters Local 413 president; Alderman Kevin Frost, R-4; Alderman Ann Thompson-Kelly, D-7; Howie Sorenson, Lindstrom & Sorenson Accountants; Michelle Petrie, Wintrust Commercial Bank; and Noel Nickel, SwedishAmerican Hospital.

The task force will review areas of the operating fund and create ways to collaborate with the county on how to improve spending. A final report is expected to be presented to aldermen later this summer.

Measures from the report could be up for votes this fall.

The state faces a third year without a full budget with a June 30 deadline to pass a spending plan. R.

County

Board, chief judge continue budget standoff

By John Guevara

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ast Thursday, the Winnebago County Board continued its standoff with the 17th Circuit Court’s Chief Judge Joeseph McGraw. A majority of the board rejected McGraw’s grand compromise budget amendment. The compromise restored $173,126 to the court’s 2017 budget while also transferring funds from the current budget to meet additional needs.

The vote prompted a letter issued by the Chief Judge the next day, ordering County Treasurer Susan Goral, and County Board Chairman Frank Haney to pay $50,000 for legal research materials.

This impasse is stretching into its eighth month with no clear end in sight.

However, as Chairman Haney and the Board prepare the 2018 budget, the intransigence can be avoided by applying the second point of the Contract with the Community, Transparent Budgeting.

The source of the standoff is Supreme Court Rule 943, which, among many things, prohibits juveniles from being shackled while being transported to and from court. The exceptions to the rule

regarding the use of restraints are: 1. Instruments of restraint are necessary to prevent physical harm to the minor or another person; or 2. The minor has a history of disruptive behavMcGraw ior that has placed others in potentially harmful situations or presents a substantial risk of inflicting physical harm on himself or herself or others as evidenced by recent behavior; or 3. There is a well-founded belief that the minor presents a substantial risk of flight from the courtroom.

The Rule was proposed earlier in 2016 with hearings held in July. The 17th Circuit submitted a budget amendment before County Board voted to approve the fiscal year 2017 budget on September 24th 2016. Rule 943 was adopted Oct. 6 and went into effect Nov. 1.

The Court’s position is that the additional full time personnel are mandated

by the Supreme Court rule. County Board member Joe Hoffman disagrees. “I’m not convinced why full time positions are necessary, when they’ve been doing it part time for so long.”

Board member Eli Nicolosi says, “The rule itself doesn’t specify... so we’ll have to wait and see.”

It is unclear how the Illinois Supreme Court’s rule requires the addition of full time employees. County Sheriff’s deputies had been conducting transport on an as needed basis before the rule went into effect. Ogle County utilizes video equipment to conduct many juvenile hearings.

Hiring additional part-time employees to supplement the use of existing fulltime officers to conduct transports was also deemed an inadequate solution by the Court.

Transparent Budgeting

How can adopting transparent budgeting prevent, or at least mitigate, departmental standoffs and discord?

First, require that all mandated spending be specified in each department’s budget citing the state or local, law, ordinance, resolution, or rule

requiring it. All prospective mandates should also be included, or added as they arise. If you think you’re going to have to spend the money, tell “the people” before it happens.

Minutes of budgetary discussions, and copies of the prospective budgets should be provided to the members of a public body’s Finance Committee for review and a meeting scheduled for follow-up discussion.

Sure disagreements could still occur.

The point is that the discussions would be happening before the money was budgeted and people are hired, instead of afterwards.

Including mandated spending with documentation informs the public how much tax spending is required by state and local governments. It also tells people what government services they are required to buy with their taxes.

The hope is that people will be better informed, and consequently, keep a tighter rein on their public officials.

Tax funded bodies should behave like tax paying ones. Don’t spend it if you don’t have it. R.

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PEORIA — A new Asian carp found in central Illinois has prompted concern about native wildlife.

Illinois Department of Natural Resources o�cials say a black carp was caught in April in the Illinois River south of Peoria, more than 100 miles north of where the species has been recorded.

Only a few dozen black carp have ever been caught in the state’s waters, but it’s an invasive species that could have a serious e�ect on native wildlife, The Journal Star reported.

“If black carp become established in North American ecosystems, their feeding habits could drastically modify the ecological balance and forever change our native aquatic systems,” the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service wrote about 15 years ago as part of its invasive species program.

The black carp eats mussels and snails, some species of which are listed as threatened or endangered amid competition with exotic species, loss of habitat and pollution.

The native birds, fish, turtles and otters that also feed on mussels also could be a�ected.

“Here comes this next species, the fourth species of Asian carp, so we’ve got four species doing damage to di�erent parts of

the ecosystem,” said Dan Stephenson, the department’s chief of fisheries.

A bounty has been o�ered for black carp since 2015, as biologists recruit commercial fishermen to help track the invasion.

Fishermen can collect $100 from the federal

government for catching a black carp.

There are more than 1,000 licensed commercial fishermen who serve as on-the-ground observers of the state’s aquatic wildlife.

–Associated Press

Bivins to end 44-year career in public service

BY SCOT BERTRAM

ILLINOIS NEWS NETWORK

There will be an open state Senate seat in northwest Illinois in 2018.

State Sen. Tim Bivins, R-Dixon, has announced he will not run for re-election to represent the 45th District.

“At the end of this term, I’ll have almost 11 years in the Senate and I think that’s long enough,” Bivins said. “I’ve had a good run, have been able to do some things for the district. It’s rewards and frustration at the same time in Springfield, but overall it’s been a good experience. I just think it’s time to come home.”

Bivins’ public service dates back about 44 years, starting as a police o�cer before spending 20 years as Lee County sheri�.

During that time, he served on security details for President Ronald Reagan, Vice President George H.W. Bush, Vice President Dan Quayle and multiple Illinois governors.

“I’m appreciative that [voters] have enough confidence in me to elect me over the years,” Bivins said. “To me, life is about service. I could have chosen a lot of di�erent paths but … I think being in the community here, living here in a smaller town, you have your fingers on the pulse of how people are thinking.”

Jason Anderson, current Lee County Republican Party Chair, first worked with Bivins on his initial run for sheri� in 1983 and also assisted in recruiting him to run

for the state Senate. “[Bivins] has impeccable integrity,” Anderson said. “What he tells you, you can take it to the bank. He’s an honest-togoodness person who just simply is down to earth and has tremendous integrity, which, of course, stands out in the environment we’re in in Illinois.”

State Rep. Tom Demmer, R-Dixon, represents a portion of Bivins’ Senate district. He reacted to the announcement on Facebook: “He is a mentor, friend, and trusted colleague to me. Tim is a man of his word, and he has earned the respect of everyone he’s worked with. We lived together in Springfield during session for four years and I always enjoyed our conversations each evening comparing notes and talking about the day’s events.”

The 65-year-old Bivins points to the passage of “Erin’s Law” as his biggest accomplishment in Springfield. The legislation was signed into law in 2011 and mandates that children from pre-kindergarten to grade 12 are taughthow they can avoid being a victim of sexual abuse and how they can report it if they are a victim.

“Helping [children] not have to live a life of being a victim and how to get out of that trap they find themselves in when they’re abused … that to me is huge,” Bivins said. “That’s worth every moment, every frustration that I’ve spent [in Springfield].”

Bivins also said he’s proud of his e�orts

“I’ve had a good run, have been able to do some things for the district. It’s rewards and frustration at the same time in Springfield, but overall it’s been a good experience.”

to save taxpayer money from being wasted. “[The state] was sending out checks for interest payments, from one penny to $7 or $8,” Bivins said. “I had a huge stack of checks that totaled $588 and the cost was like $18 per check to produce. And so we passed a law that said we’ll direct deposit those claims and that saved a lot of money.”

Bivins says the current budget fight in Springfield did not contribute to his decision. He has plans to stay active in the community and with his church after his term comes to an end. He also promises that being a “lame duck” legislator for the next year and a half won’t change the way he votes on legislation.

“I came into the Senate with my word and my integrity and that’s what I’m going to leave with,” Bivins said. “I’m not going to change who I am or what I believe. That’s not going to change. The vote’s not for sale so don’t come knocking on my door.”

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WHAT’S LOCAL

All Paws cashes in with move downtown

BY JIM HAGERTY CONTRIBUTOR

DOWNTOWN — While their stories differ, all small businesses have a beginning.

Fresh out of high school, Angie Johnson headed for the coast to try her hand at whatever came along while she pursued a degree in business. It was California and her house was a boat. Life was more than the 18-year-old imagined it. There was a slight problem. There were few jobs to be had and Johnson was about out of options.

“I applied to a lot of places, but couldn’t find anything,” Johnson says.

Then came an o�er for a position as a dog groomer. It required no experience and mostly importantly, it paid.

“It was great. I was going to establish residency and start school and I never planned on coming back. That was 26 years ago.”

But there was another twist to the life for the young, independent woman with a plan.

“My aunt and uncle decided to sell the boat and move to Colorado,” Johnson said of the unexpected course change. “So, I moved back to Rockford.”

While she didn’t have the degree, Johnson had something to fall back on: a newly learned skill that eventually led to a position in Rockford’s Miracle Mile district grooming dogs for small business called All Paws Beauty Salon in 2004.

“I realized I was good at it and found a lot of satisfaction from what I was doing,” says Johnson. “The dogs sometimes come in looking shabby but look really good when they leave. It’s kind of like creating artwork.”

Johnson built a clientele over those first two years, keeping All Paws on the map as a top local groomer. In 2006, her course changed again, only this time it would come with slightly more responsibility.

“I was already thinking that I wanted to own my own (grooming salon). Then the owner came to me and said, ‘I am selling the business and would like you to buy it,’” Angie recalls.

With Johnson’s latest change of path

came a di�erent perspective, one of an owner in a Rust Belt city where some people still have an employee mindset that goes back generations. For an entrepreneur, part of the challenge was how to continue making All Paws what it has been for the local market.

Realizing Rockford was not the city it was in 2004, Johnson took a leap and relocated a few blocks from City Hall.

“I love downtown,” she says. “It was a big move but it doubled my business.”

Johnson’s also good at what she does. She grooms a dozen or so dogs a day-sometimes more. That’s not bad for a one-table salon, she says.

But that could change soon, too. Johnson is currently training daughter Bailey, 18, a recent Auburn High School graduate with career aspirations of her own. She is not sure what will come next but knew a transition from her retail job at a shoe store to one alongside her mother was a natural one.

Bailey says she’s learning the family craft and the family business. A move from the dog-grooming world is certainly an option but she has time to decide.

“I might teach dance,” the former CAPA student said.

Like other retail businesses, dog grooming is available at All Paws’ competitors, mostly those on Rockford’s east side. And while she is a staunch supporter of doing business with local merchants, Johnson recognizes how the service fits into their overall business plans.

“There is a convenience there for people,” Angie said. “The box stores will groom at night, and on Saturday and Sunday. But, they also charge double and triple what I charge and they charge for a lot of extras.”

De-shedding, shampooing and conditioning and de-matting are included in Johnson’s grooming price. They are all part of her service, not add-ons to others.

“I charge a little extra for brushing teeth, but that’s about it,” she said.

All Paws Beauty Salon is at 130 N. 1st St., next to Benny’s Cleaners. R.

All Paws Beauty Salon owner Angie Johnson grooms a West Highland Terrier in her shop at 130 N. 1st St. Jim Hagerty

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n a sunny Saturday morning in June, over 100 people gathered on the banks of the Rock River in Beloit to dedicate the Rock River Trail system and to honor its founder, the late Frank Schier. Beloit was chosen for the ceremony since it is halfway between the beginning and the end of the Rock.

Theresa Oldenburg, member of the Trail Board of Directors, opened the program by welcoming all to the celebration and reminding them of what a special accomplishment it was to obtain a National designation for the multi-purpose trail – not only water for canoeing and kayaking – but also a biking, hiking and driving trail; an air trail; and multiple special interest routes, including chocolate and art trails. Representatives of the interests held signs that represented the many aspects of the trail.

Joseph Standing Bear Schranz, a member of the White Earth Reservation in Minnesota, invited the audience to join him as he offered a moving blessing reminding all of the sacredness of the Earth and its gifts and of the sacred gift of the Rock River. Beginning with the east representing the beginning and moving through the north representing the end of life, he led them through the journey as his assistant wafted sacred sage smoke meant to purify what it touched.

Four members of the air trail association flew in formation overhead.

When a small gray cloud poured rain, which stopped as soon as everyone was indoors and the sun returned, friends commented that it was “so Frankie!” It would have been his kind of joke if he could have done it.

Greg Farnham, Coordinator of the Rock River Trail Initiative, presented the seven-year history of the making of the

Trail, assisted by Sheila De Forest, Beloit City Councilor, and Ted Rehl, Mayor of the City of South Beloit.

The Wisconsin State Assembly passed a resolution last month recognizing the Trail and the contributions of its founder. Amy Loudenbeck, 31st District Representative, and Mark Spreitzer, 45th District Representative, presented the Plaque and Memorial Paddle, to be displayed in a place of honor.

The 320 Mile Awards were presented to three students who had paddled the entire length of the River.

Keynote speaker and photographer Nels Ackerlund, who published Our Rock River, a coffee table book about his journey with his father on the Rock in 1994, related tales of friendship and hospitality that he encountered in every city and town along the way. He is also known as the youngest man to canoe the entire length of the Mississippi.

Amy Madigan and George Bellovics of the Illinois DNR and Angie Tornes of the Milwaukee office of the National Park Service praised the Trail and the accomplishments of those involved in making it happen.

Throughout the program, Frank Schier, whose love of the River led him to establish the trail and whose perseverance helped him through the entire arduous process, was honored. His love of nature not only motivated him to establish the trail with safety signage for paddlers, it led him to distribute 65,000 native oak trees to be planted along the River corridor to help restore the ecology of the region. Unfortunately, Frank did not “get there with us,” but his greatest accomplishment stands as a memorial to what loving dedication can achieve.

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The state’s biggest showdown yet to come

By Rich Miller

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s we’ve all seen over the past several months, Gov. Bruce Rauner is adamantly refusing to provide any help whatsoever to Chicago, which is struggling mightily under the weight of years of fiscal misfeasance, until his Turnaround Agenda demands are met. A longsought education funding reform bill, a 911 emergency call center fee, even a bill to allow the expedited sale of the Thompson Center have been hit with Rauner’s broad (and often false) brush of being a “Chicago bailout.”

Rauner will never again get another “opportunity” like this one. The Democrats have historically protected Chicago and the city needs more help now than ever before. Going after the city is, by far, Rauner’s “best” leverage to force the Democrats to cut a deal with him.

The Democrats, particularly in the House, won’t budge, partly because their city-based and statewide union allies are demanding all-out war. Labor leaders see barely disguised anti-union agendas everywhere, particularly in the governor’s proposed property tax freeze, which they believe is designed to put so

much long-term fiscal pressure on local governments that they’ll demand relief from their union contracts.

The unions have done pretty much everything that House Speaker Michael Madigan has asked them to, right up to and including endorsing a billionaire for governor, despite the fact that this particular billionaire’s family has a not so great relationship with unions at its massive Hyatt Hotel chain.

In return, Madigan has done pretty much everything that organized labor has asked him to do, including running multiple versions of a bill to weaken Rauner’s negotiating hand with AFSCME. And while the Senate Democrats were negotiating workers’ comp reform and a property tax freeze with the Republicans, Madigan put up a brick wall.

The Democrats’ position got a little stronger when the people who run the Chicago Public Schools figured out how to (barely) keep the doors open for the rest of the school year. Without an imminent early June crisis in their party’s traditional home base that could’ve forced their hand with Rauner, they could turn their attention to late June, when a budget has to be passed or the state will be whacked with junk bond status, K-12 schools may

be forced to cancel fall classes, social services completely collapse and some of the “directional” universities have to consider becoming half the skeletons they already are.

But Rauner has a stronger public hand.

His pledge to stop any and all Chicago bailouts fits right in with attitudes of this state’s “white flight” suburbanites and city-hating Downstaters.

More importantly, the governor’s constant demands for a property tax freeze put him on the side of the vast majority of Illinoisans.

Most Statehouse types believe that Rauner cares nothing at all about the very real and lasting damage this impasse of his is causing. In his prior business career, he’d regularly bust out companies and sell off their pieces if he wasn’t getting his way or if the companies weren’t performing up to his standards. This impasse doesn’t look all that much different.

Some even go further, including Comptroller Susana Mendoza, to claim destruction has been Rauner’s real plan all along. He never wanted a budget, they say. He deliberately set out to shrink government by killing it.

And Madigan is no bleeding heart liberal, either. He’s never been a big

fan of the bureaucracy, having fought with AFSCME and the teachers’ unions countless times over the decades (but making up for the spats whenever it was beneficial to his position). His people have denied that the impasse is having any significant impact on the state’s economy. He’s even claimed to some of his members in private that social service providers weren’t as bad off as they’ve said. And a large number of universities are in Republican House districts.

And so, as it has been for two years now, we have a soulless irresistible force up against a heartless immovable object.

They both have strong enough bases of support to have sustained them through this mess, even though the vast majority of the population can’t stand either one of them. They’ve done their best to prevent a complete catastrophe on their own side of the fence which could force capitulation. One is a kabillionaire who can bring limitless resources to the campaign playing field. The other has opened a new and expensive front with a billionaire candidate.

We could be heading for the biggest showdown in the history of Illinois at the end of the fiscal year on June 30. We’ll either get a deal or our state will implode.

Put the ‘servant’ back in ‘public servant’

By Paul Gorski

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his paper’s Managing Editor Shane Nicholson and Contributor John Guevara have offered up a ten-point plan, a Contract With The Community to reform government and improve our local community. No offense, but this sounds like Transform Rockford–lite. I’m a bit more results driven.

Multi-point plans sound good and look good on paper sometimes, but when it comes to government reform, that starts with voters getting involved.

Local voters need to learn more about candidates and seek out those candidates that have proven customer service and or public servant skills. I would settle for candidates with decent listening skills. We need elected officials who are truly “public servants” to help make the proposed Contract With The Community work.

Once you have good public servants in place, institute a continual process

improvement workflow, one that will carry on beyond those elected officials’ terms. Create a continuing culture of success. This type of government culture will lead to transparent budgeting, reasonable tax burden and minimizing corruption.

Continual process improvement may not necessarily lead to maximizing efficiency though. As one seeks to improve processes, one must experiment with tweaking processes, and this sometimes leads to non-optimized solutions. Also, government service is largely dealing with people, as individuals, and as groups. “Maximizing efficiency” may not maximize the customer service experience. I would swap out the goal of “efficiency” for “customer service.”

We recently saw local elected officials swap out efficiency for customer service, but not for transparent reasons. Right result, wrong reasons. I am referring to Winnebago County’s recent decision not to accept ICE detainees in the county jail.

The county really wanted to house those

ICE detainees because of the potential revenue stream, trying to plug holes in the county budget.

The proposed plan to house ICE detainees in county facilities drew much criticism, based on the questionable revenue numbers and the questionable detainee practice in general. So, how do you provide “good customer service” to the community and back out of the proposal gracefully? By laying down stipulations that you know the Federal government would never agree to, specifically that our sheriff would have full control over the program and that no “civil” as opposed to “criminal” detainees would be housed here. That is not how the ICE program works.

By sticking to these stipulations, among others, the county could look like it tried to entertain the ICE detainee plan seriously, but it just could not work out the details. Those stipulations would be about the same as you going to an auto dealer and asking for an 80 percent discount on a new car, and financing the

rest with no interest payments.

I’d be much happier with elected officials who would say “we’re not accepting the ICE detainees because the public does not want us to house the detainees” rather than planning to have your proposal denied based on unreasonable requests, just to make it look like you tried. That is not transparent.

Where am I going with this? I’d ask Nicholson and Guevara to dig deep and analyze our local politicians’ motivations to see if they are really living up the Contract With The Community, considering whether the elected officials’ motivations are those of true public servants or polished politicians. I would be glad to participate in the analysis. My past “Meet John Doe” articles discussed openness, transparency and fairness in government matters.

My first suggestion is to put “Servant” back into “Public Servant” and make that contract item No. 1. Our elected officials are accountable to you; they serve at your pleasure. Remind them of that. R.

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Voices of the Community

An anything-but-ordinary summer camp Imagine “summer camp” and you may see images of hiking, campfires and games, but there is a very different camp in the Stateline this summer.

Participating kids from the Northern Illinois area will be attending Rock and Roll Institute – a camp dedicated to children with music pumping through their veins.

Just think, children rocking out to songs like “I Want to Rock!” by Twisted Sister right alongside songs they have written themselves. Audience members and spectators watch in awe at their spectacular performances and talent as they play well-known venues throughout the city of Rockford at the end of camp.

From the camp website, rocknrollinstitute.com: “Can you play a couple guitar chords? Maybe a simple drum beat? Do you like to sing in the shower?

“If so, you’re ready for our camp! Show up with your instrument on Monday and

by Friday night you’ll be playing on-stage in a well-oiled, powerhouse of a rock n’ roll band.”

At the Rock and Roll Institute camp, children will not only improve on their instruments, but they’ll also receive coaching in general musicianship and teamwork skills, and band promotion.

The camp features both band rehearsals and master class sessions, taught by some of Rockford’s finest musicians.

The instructors have years of experience in not only giving one-on-one lessons but also as recording artists and live performers in their own well-known bands.

Micky Rosenquist, owner of Underground Squirrel (Recording) Studio, and co-founder of Rock and Roll Institute, says that the camp was started to provide a truly unique experience for musically inclined youth from the region to build confidence and cultivate their skills. Some students will attend with community raised scholarships.

“Our camp motto is, Start a band Monday, play a show Friday, but in reality, our camp does much more than that. We provide a safe and creative outlet for many kids who might not fit in with more traditional environments, like playing sports, or in typical social situations.” (Rosenquist) The Rock and Roll Institute has been rocking out in Rockford since 2005, but 2017 marks the start of something new.

This year, the Rock and Roll Institute is answering the request of parents and adults who want in on the fun, creating the first ever Rock and Roll Institute Summer Camp for Adults. This summer will be the inaugural Adult Camp season.

“Our original camp gives these participants a place to feel at home,” says Rosenquist, “to build their musician-

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ship skills, self esteem, and connects them with other like minded kids from throughout the community. Now with our new adult camp, we aim to tap into the inner kid, and do the same thing.”

The camp is held at the Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center, 406 N. Main St., beginning June 19; the adult camp begins June 20 during evening hours.

–Rock and Roll Institute

Prairie Preservation group awarded grant

The Prairie Preservation Society of Ogle County (PPSOC) has been awarded a second grant for stewardship work on the Sand Ridge Prairie which it purchased over seven years ago. The grant, awarded by the Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation, will support activities to help the native ecosystem, including restoring a degraded deciduous woods to oak savannah, and flora and fauna surveys in addition to extending the work done with the first grant.

Impressive stewardship work was accomplished with the funds from the first grant, including removal of invasive weeds and overgrown conifers, conducting prescribed burns, and collecting and dispersing seeds in sites to re-establish the native ecosystem.

Work will be done by volunteers, including PPSOC members and those in the general public who are interested in helping. Anyone who wants to help should contact PPSOC at 815-238-2683, 815-732-7332, russboutdoors@yahoo. com or sonia.vogl@gmail.com.

PPSOC will also conduct wildflower walks to acquaint people with the beauty and wonder of this natural jewel, which has been considered the finest sand prairie in northern Illinois.

In order to qualify for matching grant funds, PPSOC is required to raise money through donations.

PPSOC is a non-profit 501 C(3) organization.

–Sonia Vogl

International Student Exchange comes to City Market

For the past month, hundreds have come to spend their summer evenings in Downtown Rockford for the Rockford City Market. The market continues this Friday with live music, free activities, delicious food, fresh produce and a great atmosphere.

Paper Airplane, an acoustic guitar and vocal duo playing an unexpected mix of songs from the ‘60s to today, coffeehouse style, play the Market’s main stage; Steve McClanahan mans the Water Street acoustic stage.

The International Student Exchange will be teaching about their student exchange program while offering a free craft where kids can make their own passports. And all ages are welcome to join Rock River Chess Club for a casual game of chess. There will be several chessboards for visitors to play, with Rock River Chess volunteers on hand to teach the game and answer any questions.

At the Arts Council booth, RKFD Collection artists will be painting live on site as well as offering their prints, canvases, shirts and hats for sale.

And Winnebago County CASA will be supervising the front gates of the Market.

CASA volunteers are trained community members who are appointed by the Juvenile Court Judge to represent the best interests of abused and neglected children who are brought before the court.

The market is open every Friday until September 29 rain or shine. The hours of the market are 3:30-8:30 p.m. before Labor Day, and 3:30-7:30 p.m. after Labor Day. For information visit rockfordcitymarket.com.

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On the left, Katsushika Hokusai’s ‘The Manifestation of the Peak’ (1834); on the right, Wright’s rendering of the Huntington Hartford Resort project (1947).

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Frank Lloyd Wright’s Japanese education

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o mark Frank Lloyd Wright’s 150th birthday last week, many paid tribute to the architect’s unique gifts and contributions to the field.

But Wright also had a rare nonarchitectural passion that set him apart from his mentor, Louis Sullivan, and his peers: Japanese art. Wright first became

interested in his early 20’s, and within a decade, he was an internationally known collector of Japanese woodblock prints.

It was an unusual turn of events for a young college dropout from rural Wisconsin. Because Wright was never actually formally trained as an architect, the inspiration he found in Japanese art and design arguably changed the trajectory of his career – and, with it, modern American architecture.

Space over substance

It might all have been very di�erent had it not been for a personal connection.

In 1885, the 18-year-old Wright met the architect Joseph Silsbee, who was building a chapel for Wright’s uncle in Helena Valley, Wisconsin. The following spring, Wright went to work for Silsbee’s firm in Chicago.

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Western expert on Japanese art at the time. A Harvard-educated philosopher, he had traveled to Japan in 1878 to teach Western thought to the country’s future leaders. While there, he became enchanted by traditional Japanese art, and returned to the United States in 1890 to become the first curator of Japanese art at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston.

At the time, Japanese art was not widely appreciated in the U.S. So on his return to America in 1890, Fenollosa embarked on a campaign to convince his countrymen of its unique ability to express formal ideas, rather than realistically representing subjects.

For Fenollosa, the peculiar visual appeal of Japanese art was due to an aesthetic quality that he described as “organic wholeness” – a sense of visual wholeness created by the interdependence of each contributing part.

In 1899, Arthur Dow, Fenollosa’s friend and one-time assistant at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, published Fenollosa’s theory of organic wholeness in his book “Composition.” Dow applied this idea to all of the visual arts, which, in his view, were primarily concerned with the aesthetic division of space. The content of the image mattered little.

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Dow’s interlocking ‘organic line-ideas.’

Author provided “The picture, the plan, and the pattern are alike in the sense that each is a group of synthetically related spaces,” Dow wrote. He illustrated this idea with examples of abstract interlocking patterns, which he described as “organic line-ideas.”

blocks onto a single sheet of paper, the prints were considered a lowbrow popular art form in Japan. But they had been “discovered” by avant garde European artists in the 1870s, and this sparked a craze known as Japonisme that eventually reached the United States a few years later.

Wright, like Fenollosa, felt that “the Japanese print is an organic thing,” and his 1912 book on the subject, “The Japanese Print: An Interpretation,” was really a general treatise on aesthetics based largely on Fenollosa’s ideas.

Wright’s favorite Japanese print artist, Katsushika Hokusai (1760–1849), had published sketches illustrating how the subtleties of living forms could be constructed from simple mechanical shapes, and Wright based his own “organic” architectural plans on similarly overlapping geometric modules – a radical notion at a time when planning was typically based on axes and grids.

In some of his prints, Hokusai would allow objects to break through their surrounding frame. Wright, similarly, allowed elements to breach the frame of his architectural drawings, as he did in his rendering of the Huntington Hartford Play Resort project.

The influence of the Japanese print on

“The print is more autobiographical than may be imagined. If Japanese prints were to be deducted from my education, I don’t know what direction the whole might have taken.”

of his houses. Unlike conventional plain glass windows, Wright installed patterns over the glass, reducing the distinction between the external view through the window and the surrounding frame. The goal was to blur the normal hard line between interior and exterior space, and to suggest the continuity of buildings and nature.

This breaking of the three-dimensional frame gave Wright the means of creating an architecture that was visibly integrated with nature. The goal of unifying the built and the natural had been shared, but never fully realized, by Wright’s mentor Louis Sullivan. In works such as Fallingwater, Wright made it a reality.

‘Intoxicating’ prints inspire Wright

It’s unclear whether the young Frank Lloyd Wright ever met Fenollosa in person. But we do know that Wright admired his views, and seems to have obtained his first Japanese woodblock prints from him.

In 1917, Wright recalled: “When I first saw a fine print about twenty five years ago it was an intoxicating thing. At that time Ernest Fenollosa was doing his best to persuade the Japanese people not to wantonly destroy their works of art….

Fenollosa, the American, did more than anyone else to stem the tide of this folly.

On one of his journeys home he brought many beautiful prints, those I made mine were the narrow tall decorative form hashirakake…”

Produced by pressing a dozen or more carved, di�erently colored cherry-wood

From left to right: a conventional window frame, an example of Wright’s ‘distributed’ window frames and an abstract tree pattern in a window of the Susan Lawrence Dana House in Springfield.

Author provided Wright wasn’t limited to plans. Another of his favorite woodblock print artists, Ando Hiroshige (1797-1858), often employed foreground vegetation to frame the main subjects of his prints. Wright used the same device in many of his perspective renderings of his own buildings.

Wright took a similar approach when framing the abstractly patterned “art glass” windows he designed for many

‘Organic’ forms based on regular shapes: On the left, Katsushika Hokusai’s ‘Ryakuga Haya-oshie,’ 1812-15. On the right, Wright’s 1938 plan for the Ralph Jester House.

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Shattering the mold

In all of these examples, we see a direct link between the Japanese woodblock print artists’ breaking of the conventional two-dimensional picture frame and Wright’s famous “destruction” of the conventional architectural “box.”

Wright’s ultimate goal was to demonstrate the interdependence of the architectural “organism” with its environment, and the Japanese print provided him with the means of achieving this in his buildings. He made no secret of the directly architectural debt he owed to the prints.

“The print,” he declared, “is more autobiographical than may be imagined.

If Japanese prints were to be deducted from my education, I don’t know what direction the whole might have taken.”

Without Ernest Fenollosa’s insights, however, the Japanese print might well have remained a beautiful enigma for Wright. And without a chance meeting with his cousin Joseph Silsbee, there might never have been any prints at all in Wright’s career.

Happenstance, it seems, can change lives, and even entire cultures.

Keving Nute is the Professor of Architecture at the University of Oregon.

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June 14 - 20

Old Settlers Days

Paint the Town Green

WHEN Thursday, June 15 - Sunday, June 18

WHEN Friday, June 16

WHERE Settlers Park

WHERE Klehm Arboretum and Botanic Garden

Old Settlers Days is the largest music festival in the state-line area, and a fundraiser for the Rockton Lions Club charities. The event features live country music performances on the Main Stage and live local music on the Festival Stage. There are also carnival rides, food booths, a 5K Run/Walk, and fireworks after the last performance on Sunday.

Everyone wins when a city blossoms! So, please join us for our third annual Paint the Town Green celebration and fundraiser. Guests will enjoy delicious eats and open bar drinks from Giovanni’s Catering, live music by Joe Stamm Band in a “Ravinia-Style” setting on the lawn, a hot air balloon, and more! This event helps support beautification e�orts of Forest City Beautiful.

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Juneteenth

WHEN Friday, June 16

WHEN Monday, June 19

WHERE Discovery Center Museum

WHERE Sinnissippi Park Music Shell

Put on your overalls, don your boots, and get ready to frolic on the farm! Live goats, sheep, ducks, and bunnies will be on hand for you to pet. Then horse around with hands-on science and art as we get into grains, turn cream into butter, make the cutest crafts, and more!

The 27th Annual Juneteenth celebration is a cultural and entertainment event with live music, art vendors, food vendors, and games for kids.

Guest speakers are Winnebago County Chairman Frank Haney, Mayor Tom McNamara and Sonny Crudup.

Learn more about Rockford and how it is the perfect getaway! Request your GoRockford guide at gorockford.com/guide.

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RACVB View

Corey Anderson, Fred VanVleet headline RACVB’s Sport Stories on June 22 Sport Stories, a Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau production as part of the organization’s Bring Your Game 2 Rockford (BYG2RKFD) campaign, will feature keynote speaker Corey Anderson, Rockton native and Ultimate Fighting Championship #6 Light Heavyweight in the World. In addition, a guest panel featuring Fred VanVleet (Toronto Raptors and RACVB Sports Tourism Ambassador), Angel Martinez (Team USA Boxing and Gold Gloves National Champion) and Misty Opat (4-time NJCAA Women’s Basketball Champion Head Coach at Rock Valley College) will highlight an evening focused on advancing the positive impact of sports tourism in the Rockford region.

Sport Stories will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 22 at Veteran’s Memorial Hall (211 N. Main Street, Rockford). The event is free; however, due to limited seating tickets must be reserved at gorockford.com/sportstories.

“Sport Stories is really about sports tourism as a platform to give back. There are so many people from the community who are making an impact through sports and we want to help move that narrative forward. Corey Anderson is a proud Rockton native and national superstar in the world of mixed martial arts, and we’re honored to have him back home as our keynote speaker,” said Nick Povalitis, Sports Destination and Sales Manager.

“And with our championship guest panel, we’re going to look at what success means locally and beyond through the eyes of some of our region’s best ambassadors.”

Anderson, who was the 2014 The Ultimate Fighter Season 19 Champion, said he was excited to return home and share with the community his path to success.

“It’s always an honor for me to share my story, but an even bigger honor when I have the opportunity to come home and share with the community that I grew up

Ultimate Fighting Champion Corey Anderson

Fred VanVleet

Angel Martinez

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in. If my story touches one person every time I speak, then I’ve done the job I set out to do,” said Anderson.

The evening will begin with the keynote presentation by Anderson, followed by a moderated Q&A session with the guest panelists highlighting their career accomplishments, thoughts on the value and role

of sports in a community and how they see sports as a catalyst for tourism and quality of life in the region. Attendees will be allowed to ask questions, as well.

“The level of talent that is born and lives in the Rockford region is amazing,” said Povalitis. “Our hope is to showcase how sports impact our lives and how sports can

help the community raise its game.”

Sport Stories kicks off a busy week of activity for the RACVB’s BYG2RKFD initiative as the first ever Fred VanVleet Summer Camp and Fan Fest takes place at the UW Health Sports Factory on June 23-25. For more information go to gorockford.com/fvvcamp. R.

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TUBE TALK

Summer baking showdown

BY PAULA HENDRICKSON CONTRIBUTOR

The only real downside of a new season of The Great British Baking Show? PBS is airing it in the summer. I don’t know about you, but baking is the last thing I want to do when the temperature exceeds 80 degrees. Hot weather or not, every time I watch the show I see something I would love to try to bake. The only di�erence is when it’s this hot out I don’t run to the kitchen to see if I have all the ingredients.

Every time I see Meetal, a British friend of mine, we always wind up talking about the show, which in the U.K. is called The Great British Bake-O�. (They changed the name for the U.S. broadcast so inattentive people wouldn’t think is was a�liated in any way with the Pillsbury Bake-O�. As if these bakers would use packaged mixes!)

The show has run longer in the U.K. than here, our upcoming Season 4 was “Series 7” (or Season 7) in the UK. More

than once Meetal has asked if I want to know who wins the season, or has forced herself not to reveal something that might spoil details of a specific “bake.”

One time I do remember asking her, “What is it with you Brits and jam?” since homemade jam seems to be used in a lot of recipes on the show.

The Great British Baking Show made news in the U.K. last fall when hosts Sue Perkins and Mel Giedroyc decided to leave the show, followed soon after by judge—and legendary baker—Mary Berry. Soon the only regular left standing will be judge Paul Hollywood. But all four of them will still appear on our upcoming season of The Great British Baking Show.

Occasionally, Meetal texts me photos of her own bakes. The most recent being Mary Berry’s Classic Victoria Sandwich cake. Last year she sent a series of photos of tarts and cakes she baked for a party.

Each one looked as if it could have won a challenge from the show. Now that Meetal has moved back to London, I’ve

told her she should apply be on the show.

Not only can she bake, but she has the kind of fun, engaging, upbeat personality producers love. She could leave fans asking “Nadia who?” (For non-viewers, Nadia is a past winner who’s now a popular cookbook author.)

Our mutual obsession with the show is such that when my sister visited London last fall, Meetal insisted she get me the o�cial Great British Bake-O� cookbook for Christmas. It’s the one featuring classic cakes and biscuits. The recipes are written using metric measurements, but there’s a handy conversion table in the back so I won’t have to text Meetal every time I bake something. At least not until I send a photo of the finished product.

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The Great British Baking Show premieres Friday, June 16 on PBS. Times vary by station. On WHA-Madison it’s scheduled for 8 p.m. and on WTTWChicago it’s 9 p.m. R.

An opening salvo worthy of a series CONTRIBUTOR

Tom Cruise runs back onto our screens in Universal’s latest reboot of The Mummy. Although it shares the same continuity with Stephen Sommers’ The Mummy trilogy, the latest installment is not a sequel but a vehicle for the film studio to set up its Dark Universe.

The titular character this time is Princess Ahmanet (Sofia Boutella), the ancient royalty that was mummified alive for the murder of her family. Fast forward to the present day where U.S. Military o�cer Nick Morton (Tom Cruise) unintentionally unearths Ahmanet’s tomb. Once resurrected, she looks to finish what she started in ancient Egypt and resurrect the dark God Set. The Mummy feels like two films fused into one. The first half is the film as advertised as we see Nick and archaeologist (Annabelle Wallis) Jenny chased over London by the evil creature. It’s a fun premise with director Alex Kurtzman carefully using CGI to augment the action sequences, relying on physical e�ects when possible.

The second half is where it gets interesting as Russel Crowe’s character is revealed. I won’t spoil it here, but this is the beginning of the set up for the Dark

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MONDAY

Universe. There are a few Easter Eggs thrown in and although the pace of the film slows down momentarily, the reveal is sure to have monster fans geek out.

The film struggles to regain its footing after the midway point and it stumbles into the third act. The resolution feels rushed and left me feeling a little hollow.

The journey is entertaining, however, o�ering visual thrills with a witty script.

Cruise may be in his mid-fifties but he’s perfected the cocky loveable rogue character and plays the part with ease. He has a decent chemistry with Wallis even if the relationship of the characters is forced just so he can have a love interest.

The Mummy lacks the campy tone of previous versions, but it doesn’t take itself too seriously either. It’s darker and more violent than Sommers’ films including the infanticide scene at the beginning. It’s not gory and lacks scares, instead focusing on the action with much of the film playing out like an extended chase.

The film leaves many questions unanswered with Universal looking to answer them in future films. It’ll be interesting if their shared universe will be successful or if it is quickly abandoned/delayed like Sony’s Spider-Man plans. Hopefully, it all works out as it’s been too for this world

of Gods and Monsters. With the creatures on Universal’s resume, the crossover potential o�ers exciting team-ups and fights. R. 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.

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. 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 – 5643 East State Street. Wildlife and nature imagery. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday; 9 a.m.-noon, Saturday. Free. Info: 815-873-1777; www.davidolsonphoto.com.

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

Rockford Art Guild - Meets at 6:30 p.m. the first Tuesday every month at Womanspace of Rockford, 3333 Maria Linden Dr. The Rockford Art Guild (RAG) is a supportive and encouraging group of people who have a strong passion for the arts. Each member has opportunities to improve, explore, and challenge themselves in ways they would not find elsewhere. Guild members work together to increase the appreciation of art in the Rockford area. The Public is invited. For more information visit www.RockfordArtGuild. Next Meeting is Tuesday, June 6.

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.

Ongoing The Dixie Swim Club - A comedy, which takes place on the Outer Banks of North Carolina, chronicles the life, loves, losses and laughter of five women who have been friends since college. Performs at the Winneshiek Playhouse, 228 W. Clark St., Freeport, on June 23, 24, 30 at 7:30 p.m. and July 1 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 each. $10 students.

Call 815-232-7023 or email tickets@wplay.org or visit our website www.winneshiekplayers.org

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 Tuesdays through May 30.

Friday Recently Paroled - 7 p.m. at Lyran Society Club, 1115 4th Ave. No cover. Fish fry and other food available along with a full bar.

Scandinavian Folk - 5:30-8 p.m. at Stockholm Inn, 2420 Charles St. Free.

Bluegrass Reunion Band - Free concert from 7-9 p.m. at the Mt. Morris Jamboree band shell. The band shell is located at Front St. and Wesley Ave., two blocks south of Rt. 64.

Detour Band - Performing at 8 p.m. at Wild Wild Westmor Lanes, 2407 N. Central Ave. Saturday Carl Cole & Company - 5:30-8 p.m. at Stockholm Inn, 2420 Charles St. Free.

Gurler Heritage Association Folk Music Festival 12-5 p.m. at Gurler House lawn, 205 Pine St., in DeKalb. Live Music: Dave Balika & Friends (12-1 p.m.), Renee Nanzer (1:15-2:15 p.m.), Ordinary Folk (2:30-3:30 p.m.), and headlining act The Wacky Keys (3:45-5 p.m.); food and non-alcoholic beverages for sale; vendor booths including artists and henna; and fun for the whole family!

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

Monday Juneteenth - 3-9 p.m. at Sinnissippi Park, 1401 N. 2nd Street. Headlining the event is The Kinsey Report. Other great local blues talent will also be featured. This is a free show.

Friday, June 23 IDK Band - Performing at 8 p.m. at Wild Wild Westmor Lanes, 2407 N. Central Ave. Saturday, June 24 SongSisters - SongSisters to perform at Concerts on the Creek Series, 7 p.m. at Spring Creek UCC, 4500 Spring Creek Rd. For more information call 815-877-2576 ext. 103 or visit springcreekucc. org/concerts-on-the-creek. Admission: Freewill Donation.

Friday, June 30 The Surf Band a.k.a. Echo Beach - Playing at Music On The Mall at Mary’s Market Edgebrook Center 1639 N. Alpine Rd. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free Admission.

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.

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.

Camp Grant Museum - 1004 Samuelson Rd. 7 a.m.-2 p.m.

Tuesday-Friday, Saturday to 1 p.m. Closed Monday and Sunday. Adult $10, Children 8 up $5, Free for 7 or below. Special hours available for groups.

Admission is free with meal at Command Post Restaurant. Museum - 815-395-0679 or Command Post 815-395-0678 for more information.

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

Children 1 and under are also free. 815-963-6769.

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

815-962-7402.

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

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

Midway Village – 6799 Guilford Road. Open 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.

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.

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Find more listings at RockRiverTimes.com/Happenings 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.

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.

For more information call 815-494-9872.

Rockford Crochet Club - Group in Rockford for those who love to crochet or would like to learn. 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 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.

Rockford Friends & Newcomers - Rockford Friends & Newcomers is a social organization that welcomes both long-time residents and newcomers who want to meet other people through social events for couples and singles.

This club is a spin-off of the Rockford Area Civic Newcomers Club which was founded in 1931 by J Steward and George Wise and was the first newcomers club in the nation. Activities & events include: Bunco, Cooking Class, Designing Women, Golf, Happy Fun Day, Hand & Foot Cards, Lunch Bunch, Movie & Dinner, Mug Morning, Scrabble, Special Events, TGIF, and Wilderness Walkers.

You are invited to join us for Mug Morn every first Tuesday of the month at: Mary’s Market, 2636 McFarland Road, from 10-11:30 a.m. For more information e-mail rckfriends@yahoo.com Rock City Unique Steppers - The largest Steppers group in the state line area. Steppin classes are held on Thursdays at The West-mor Bowling Lanes, 2407 N. Central Ave., from 6:30-8:30 p.m. All styles of stepping, Chicago, Freestyle , Ballroom and much more. We offer mature and elegant dancing in a friendly and exciting environment.

Our members have a deep appreciation and love for this dance form. It is our goal to share this experience by creating an atmosphere where mature individuals can socialize and dance to smooth rhymatic R & B music while elegantly dressed in high style. Classes are $5 per week, the first week is free. Open dancing 8:30-10 p.m.

Open dancing is FREE of charge. Come on down and get your dance on.

Learn about CBD Oil & the Health Benefits Wednesday nights from 6-7 p.m. in the banquet room of Dust Boots, 3907 Broadway, there will be presentations on the importance and health benefits of Cannabidiol oil. Call 815-742-1836 or

text CBD to this number for a free sample and to reserve your seat.

Whole Month of May Illinois Beer Month - Olympic Tavern, 2327 N. Main St. All throughout the month of May, at least HALF of our 28 drafts will come from breweries in the Land of Lincoln. Weekly special tappings, meet the brewer nights, and maybe a few more surprises are in store for you. Celebrate Illinois beer by DRINKING Illinois beer.

This week Wednesday Fallen Flag Ceremony - Taking place at L Z Glory, Vietnam Veterans LZ Peace Memorial Midway Village, 6799 Guilford Rd., at 7 p.m. Honored host Mr. Ed “Marine” McMahan. Sponsored by Vietnam Veterans Honor Society.

Friday Paranormal Evening at Tinker Swiss Cottage with Author Linda Godfrey - 7-9 p.m. at 411 Kent St. Tinker Swiss Cottage and Haunted Rockford bring renowned author, Linda Godfrey to Rockford!

After the presentation, Executive Director of the cottage, Steve Litteral and Haunted Rockford’s Kathi Kresol will share the history and personal experiences of paranormal activity inside this historic location. The evening will also include a tour of this very active location. Price is $30 and must be paid in advance. Seating will be limited!

Please register at www.hauntedrockford.com or by calling Kathi at 815-871-4239.

Farm Day at Discovery Center - Discovery Center Museum, 711 N. Main St., is turning into Old MacDonald’s Farm on from 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. to kick off its summer Family Friday Series. So bring the family down to see what Discovery Center has in store with goats, bunnies, ducks, sheep and more barnyard friends with this one-day event. Pet live farm animals, fashion a freerange fedora, turn your fingerprints into a cow, churn cream into butter and create masterful mosaics from beans and grains. You can even become a contestant on the “Wheel of Farming” game show! Explore life on the farm by visiting our agriculture exhibit, Ag-zibit, to “milk cows”, drive a combine, and more. So MOOve on down to Discovery Center Museum for this hands-on farming experience. The event is included with Museum admission: $8/person; free to Members and children age 1 and younger.

Saturday Greenwood Cemetery Walk with the Rockford Historical Society - 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at 1101 Auburn St. Each year in mid June the Society selects one of Rockford’s major cemeteries for the Cemetery Walk. Volunteers select individuals interred in the cemetery, research the person’s past, and interpret their findings for those who attend the “walk”. The interpreters are often dressed in costumes of the period associated with their subjects. Historical people highlighted in the past years include: Swedish Civil War volunteers interpreted by Terry Dyer; John H, Berg, Viet Nam wounded veteran and a founder of Viet Now, interpreted by Jerry Van Alstyne; Jennie Lind, interpreted by Gail Zahm; and Herman G. Nelson, Rockford newspaper reporter,

interpreted by Amanda Becker. Haunted Rockford’s own Kathi Kresol will be joining the Rockford Historical Society for this year’s Cemetery Walk.

Please visit the website at www.rhsil.org for details.

Greenwood Cemetery by Lamplight Tour - 7-8:30 p.m. at 1101 Auburn St. Join Haunted Rockford as we tour Greenwood Cemetery, one of the oldest cemeteries in Rockford. Kathi Kresol will share the long forgotten stories of people from Rockford’s past, both famous and infamous. This is a walking tour so please wear comfortable shoes. Water and bug spray will be provided. $20 with advanced reservations, $25 at the event.

Please register at www.hauntedrockford.com or by calling Kathi at 815-871-4239.

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

Visit some of the most beautiful area gardens.

An inspiring self-guide tour featuring great gardening ideas, annuals/perennial plants, sun/shade plants, water features, garden art, statuary, etc. An estimated 1,000 garden enthusiasts attended the event last year.

Maps will be available at http://www.councilofrockfordgardeners.org/ after the first of June. Also, maps will be available at most area garden centers.

Time to Retire Your Flag?

Bring it to Us

Flag Retirement Ceremony at the Symbol

Monday, July 3 starting at noon

Contact Paul, 815.871.3801 Saturday, June 24 Hidden Treasures Mall & Antiques Outdoor Flea Market - 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at 6329 N. 2nd St., Loves Park. Bring your trucks and search for: antiques, vintage, recycled, repurposed, collectibles, oldies, goodies, furniture, & unique items. Sweet ice cream treats from Kroozin Kooler will be joining us as well. If you would like to be a Flea Market Vendor, 10 x 10 spaces are available: Only $20* To Secure your Vendor space, CC Payment accepted via Phone: (779) 210-7602

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

June 5, 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.

Manuel Heusohn Hit & Run City—18 years old

Eric Bergmankrueger Probation Violation City— 26 years old

Larry Gulley Financial Identity Theft

City—38 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.

Loretta Graham Revoked DL County—59 years old

Janice Fischer Probation Violation City—69 years old

Joshua Jordan Revoked DL County—25 years old

Zachery Thomas Aggravated Battery County—26 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.

Henry Pasqueno Domestic Battery City—48 years old

Deanna Gregory Domestic Battery City—32 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

Your Horoscope

Jeanette Unger 94 Rockford 6/5/2017

By Denise Guzzardo

Jackie Sheppard 72 Rockford 6/5/2017

This week

Julie Yuccas 56 Rockford 6/5/2017 Deborah Wright 49 Rockford 6/5/2017 James Rossato 62 Rockford 6/6/2017 Stuart Weller 91 Rockford 6/6/2017 Margaret Sullivan 94 Rockford 6/6/2017 Kevin Hayes 55 Rockford 6/6/2017 Brian McCalmon 67 Rockford 6/6/2017 Dean Cochran 55 Rockford 6/6/2017 Timothy Wills 62 Rockford 6/7/2017 Phyllis Dunn-Titus 91 Rockford 6/7/2017 Maria Miller 62 Rockford 6/7/2017 Richard Falconer 92 Rockford 6/7/2017 John Stavron 68 Rockford 6/7/2017 Lois Eicher 87 Rockton 6/7/2017 Lawrence Stahl 88 Rockford 6/7/2017 Barbara Lambert 93 Rockford 6/8/2017 Nancy May 72 Rockford 6/8/2017 Randolph Seroski 72 Rockford 6/8/2017 Anthony Sturdivant 39 Rockford 6/8/2017 Kina Duke 54 Rockford 6/8/2017 Betty Keefe 94 Rockford 6/8/2017 Eleanor Turbyville 84 Rockford 6/9/2017 Zlatko Ignjatovic 69 Rockford 6/9/2017 Diana Anderson 53 Rockford 6/9/2017 Purlene Robles 75 Rockford 6/9/2017 Connie Gantzer 76 South Beloit 6/9/2017 Frances Adams 82 Rockford 6/9/2017 Malinee Yindee 65 Rockford 6/9/2017 Angel Castro 36 Rockford 6/9/2017 William Rivers 85 Rockford 6/9/2017 Karen Dieterman- Backs 66 Rockford 6/9/2017 Constance Baxter 79 Rockford 6/10/2017 John Redmon 91 Rockford 6/10/2017 Fred Hornbeak 79 Rockford 6/10/2017 Cleo Belmore 85 Rockford 6/10/2017 Gene Parson 79 Rockford 6/10/2017 Kenneth Biddle 99 Rockford 6/10/2017

Mercury is stationed in Gemini (June 6-21) which is the most advantageous place for him to be.

Communication flows freely and the mind becomes open for various subjects to ponder and explore. We become more curious with this astrological climate and look for ways to broaden our knowledge and horizons.

The only downside to Mercury in Gemini is we can become easily distracted. Move forward with caution and focus during this lunar cycle. Meanwhile, Venus has moved into Taurus (June 6-July 4), emphasizing sensual contact and and insatiable appetite for pleasure regarding all of the senses. Be mindful you don’t become possessive or aggressive with this planetary influence.

Immerse yourself in the complementary support system the planets have to offer at this time. Enjoy!

begin to feel as though you are at home.

Romance that had once been on the back burner is beginning to heat up now that summer is here. A love from your past may be attempting to haunt you now as well. Remember, they are in your past for a reason, Gemini.

Cancer

Long-awaited news arrives this week from the past. This is a positive time frame to resolve a long-standing issue. Midweek allows you the time to get out and about.

You’re able to network as well as socialize with those of like mind. Humor may have been missing from the mix as of late. This is the key to your emotional well being, Cancer.

Leo

Aries

An unexpected gift will arrive shortly making you feel like a million bucks. This aspect can bring an emotional reaction out of you that may be unexpected. Allow your feelings to flow naturally, relief is on the way. By week’s end you are able to get to the bottom of a relationship challenge in the best possible light, Leo.

Taurus

Be very conscious of how you are treating others at this time. Frustrations may be mounting in the work force or with added responsibilities from an elderly family member. Try not to take this out on a loved one now, they may be spread thin and could lash out unexpectedly. The damage could be irreconcilable and regrets could follow, Virgo.

You have been experiencing an uneasiness that you can’t put your finger on at this time. You feel responsible or think you are missing some kind of sign from the heavens now. Don’t try so hard to fix this unknown problem. By week’s end everything will come out in the open; from there an answer to a prayer will be provided, Aries.

Romantic aspects may start out puzzling at the beginning of the week, but then as the week progresses it begins to pick up momentum. Finally the object of your affection begins to clarify what their long-term goals are with you. You, being a Taurus, will finally learn the art of patience. Anything that has any value in life has certainly been worth the wait.

Finances begin to shine by the end of the month, Taurus.

Gemini

Travel may be on your agenda shortly or a possible new fit with your geographic location. These will be some exciting times as the months progress, and finally you

Virgo

Libra

The health or emotional well being of a female could be weighing heavily on your mind this week. Try not to allow this to affect your physical body if you can help it. Your intuition will guide you through this process with ease. A document that you have been waiting for will arrive soon.

This is way more than you expected, Libra.

Scorpio

The fear of failure may be creating some turmoil for you or a loved one this week.

Make sure that you are purposely seeing the cup half full at this time. You have the ability to draw strength from unexpected

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sources, like a well that never runs dry.

Take a night out on the town to relieve some pressure. Connecting with friends and family is key this week, Scorpio.

Sagittarius

Try not to take the behavior of another personally at this time. A withdrawn individual may need some time to process something stirring deep within them.

When they emerge with an answer you will be the first to know. Until then move wide of this aspect and go to other sources for refreshment. There are plenty of wells to draw from at this time, Sag.

Capricorn

A change in your appearance will help you feel better about yourself at this time.

You’re feeling really cooped up this week; get out and exercise or go to a movie.

You’re searching for a distraction so pick a healthy one. A message from an Aries, Leo or Sagittarius woman could put you on the edge of your seat. Wait until you hear the rest of the story before you fly off the handle. Legal matters begin to come to a close with financial gain in the mix, Capricorn.

Aquarius

Pay close attention to the elements around you at this time. Someone may not be acting like themselves and could even be self-destructive. Don’t underestimate this situation under any circumstance; utilize your intuition to the fullest power this week and act accordingly. You won’t regret it, Aquarius.

Pisces

You are in a very powerful position to make a difference in someone else’s life at this time. Make absolutely sure that this is a positive influence. Everything you send out will come back to you in full form. You deserve to be blessed as much as the next person does, maybe this is a test to see how you handle a specific karmic task. Choose your words ever carefully at this time so that they do not come back to haunt you, Pisces.

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

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Crossword & Sudoku Across 1. ____ off (furious) 5. Steeped brew 8. Bullets, to a GI 12. Own 13. Hooter 14. Go in front of 15. Capitalizes on 16. Tattler 18. Compete 20. Bellows 21. Bettor 24. Huge 27. Young women 31. Silent okay 32. In what manner?

33. He walks a beat 34. Loosen by turning 37. Teeny’s partner 39. Rowers 41. Jane Fonda’s dad 44. Kind of type 48. Animals that play dead 51. Secret language 52. Provide 53. Pad 54. Sycamore, e.g.

55. Shout to a cat 56. Intrude 57. Black and Bering

Serving Breakfast & Lunch

Down 1. Therefore 2. Atlantic area 3. Without end 4. Pattern 5. Indian pole emblem 6. Meadow mother 7. ____ aboard!

8. Modifies 9. Dinner, e.g.

10. Shopping spot 11. Certain poems 17. Corrosive liquids 19. Cauldron 22. Gusts 23. Judge’s field 24. Type of antelope 25. Charged particle 26. Sponsors’ words 28. Hard water 29. Long time 30. 007, e.g.

32. That lady 35.

Old-time undergarment

36. Sunbeams 37. Soaked 38. Makes into a statute 40. Hazy 41. Swine

42. Legendary 43. PBS science show 45. Folk tales 46. Brainchild 47. Third letters

49. Ref’s cousin 50. Deface

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Government Notices n n n Notice of Availability of Audit Report of the Rockford Park District The Rockford Park District hereby provides public notice that an audit of its funds for the period January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016 has been made by Sikich LLP, and that a report of such audit dated April 20, 2017 has been filed with the County Clerks of Winnebago, Boone and Ogle counties, in accordance with 50 ILCS 310/6. The full report of the audit is available for public inspection at the Webbs Norman Center at 401 S. Main Street, Rockford, IL during regular business hours Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. The report may also be accessed at the District’s website, rockfordparkdistrict.org.

7634R TRRT 6/14 n n n REQUEST FOR BIDS The Board of Trustees of Rockford Public Library hereby invites sealed bids for HVAC equipment replacement for the Black Box Theatre at the Nordlof Center.

Bids will be received until 11:00 A.M., local Rockford time, on Friday, July 7, 2017 at the office of the Director of Finance, Rockford Public Library, 215 North Wyman Street, Rockford, Illinois 61101.

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

Bid forms may be obtained at the administrative office of the Library and on the Library’s website.

Bids must be enclosed in a sealed envelope and marked “Sealed Bid for HVAC for Black Box Theatre”.

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.

The mandatory site visit may be scheduled by appointment during the week of June 19, 2017 between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM; bidders may schedule appointments and direct questions about this to Noel Devine, Facilities Manager, at 815-966-2713 or ndevine@ rockfordpubliclibrary.org.

Rockford Public Library reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids and to waive technicalities.

Dated: 9 June 2017 Anthony Cortez Director of Finance 7635R TRRT 6/14 n n n LEGAL NOTICE – PREVAILING RATE OF WAGES On June 6, 2017, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Cherry Valley passed Ordinance Number 2017-12 “An Ordinance of the Village of Cherry Valley, Winnebago and Boone Counties, Illinois, Ascertaining the Prevailing Rate of Wages for Public Works Projects.”

This Ordinance is recognized by the Illinois Department of Labor and conforms to the standards set by this agency. A certified copy of the ordinance is on file and available for public inspection upon request at the Village of Cherry Valley, 806 E. State St. Cherry Valley, IL 61016.

7636R TRRT 6/14 n n n LEGAL NOTICE Rockford Park District (Park District) is requesting proposals from qualified individuals or firms to provide Insurance Agent/Broker Professional Services that can provide assistance and guidance on the full range of services related to the design, implementation,

maintenance, communication and improvement of its insurance programs. Specifically the health insurance plan including Cobra services, dental, flexible spending accounts, short and long term disability, voluntary life and group life insurance, Employee Assistance Program and FMLA Administration. The Park District seeks an independent insurance agent of record/broker for an initial three year agreement with annual options to extend the agreement up to a maximum total of five years.

Proposals will be opened at the Rockford Park District, Webbs Norman Center Board Room, 401 South Main St, Rockford, IL 61101.

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.

If there are any questions regarding this proposal, please contact Jacki Minnihan, Purchasing Manager, at 815-969-4094 or jackiminnihan@rockfordparkdistrict.org.

Proposal No. 17-104 – Health Insurance Brokerage Services Proposal Opening: Thursday, July 13, 2017 at 2:00 p.m., Rockford Park District, Webbs Norman Center Board Room, 401 S. Main St., Rockford, IL 61101 BY: Julianne C. Elliott, Secretary 7644R TRRT 6/14

Public Notices n n n PUBLIC NOTICE Notice of intent to sell or dispose of abandoned and unclaimed property. Midwest Self-Storage 1401 Windsor Rd., Loves Park, IL will sell or dispose of on June 24th, 2017 at 9:00am, the following property: Units: 70 Dawn Johnson, 132 Aaron Drawyer, 138/152 Joyce DeVlieger, 153 Patricia Wilburn, 181 Eileen Neuman. Sale will be held at Midwest Self Storage 1401 Windsor Rd. Loves Park, IL. (815) 633-2333.

7604R TRRT 6/14 n n n U Stor 3000 Charles Street Rockford, IL 61108 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 June 23rd, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. on the premises where said property has been stored and which is located at 3000 Charles Street, Rockford, Illinois 61108. The personal property described below.

114 - Darlene Kelly; 141 - Nathanial Myers; 147 – Annie Owens; 162 – Vasshawn Reeves; 233 – Yavonna Pittman; 322 – Trisha Branning; 404 – Kimberly Gazouski; 423 – Aspen Construction; 424 – Aspen Construction; 502 – Joanna Silva; 813 - Barbara Brown; 914 – William Allen; 920 – Darlene Kelly; 954 – Georgia Smart; 971 – Aspen Contruction.

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.

7605R TRRT 6/14 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN CHANCERY IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: JEAN A. NELSON, Petitioner, vs.

DONNELL E. NELSON,

Respondent.

Case No. 17 D 390 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to Respondent DONNELL E. NELSON that Petitioner JEAN A. NELSON 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 July 6, 2017, a judgment by default may be entered against you at any time thereafter for the relief requested in the petition. /s/ Jean A. Nelson, Petitioner 7606R TRRT 6/21 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY PROBATE DIVISION IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF SUSAN M. FAIRGRIEVE, Deceased CASE NO. 2017 P 159 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of SUSAN M. FAIRGRIEVE, who died on March 18, 2017. Letters of Office were issued on May 23, 2017 to Nancy J. Walton, 318 Hosmer Street, Loves Park, IL 61111, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is Douglas R. Henry, of Barrick, Switzer, Long, Balsley & Van Evera, LLP, 6833 Stalter Drive, Rockford, Illinois 61108.

Claims against the Estate may be filed on or before December 7, 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 her attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed.

Dated: May 31, 2017 /s/Nancy J. Walton, Executor DOUGLAS R. HENRY #6229426 BARRICK, SWITZER, LONG, BALSLEY & VAN EVERA, LLP 6833 Stalter Drive P.O. Box 17109 Rockford, IL 61110-7109 (815) 962-6611 dhenry@bslbv.com 7607R TRRT 6/21 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.

JONES APARTMENT LIVING TRUST NUMBER 6618, UNKNOWN OWNERS, and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants.

Case No. 17 CH 468 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 Demolition Lien Foreclosure action was filed on June 2, 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 Jones Apartment Living Trust Number 6618 4. A legal description of the real estate sufficient to identify it with reasonable certainty is as follows: HESS + HOPKINS LEATHER COS SUB PT NE ¼ SEC 22-44-1 INC PT BLKS 8 + 9 HORSMAN + BLAISDELLS ADD S 37 FT LOT 17 + N 20 FT LOT 018 situated in Winnebago County, Illinois P.I.N. No. 11-22-203-012 5. A common address or description of the location of the real estate is as follows: 417-419 Underwood St, Rockford, Illinois 6. An identification of the Lien sought to be foreclosed is as follows: a. Name of Property Owners: Jones Apartment Living Trust Number 6618 b. Name of Lien Holder: City of Rockford c. Date of Lien: February 8, 2016 d. Date of Recording: November 22, 2016 e. County Where Recorded: Winnebago County, Illinois f. Recording Document Identification: 20161036059 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 July, 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 – ARDC #6323902 City of Rockford Department of Law 425 E. State Street Rockford, IL 61104 (779) 348-7395 7610R TRRT 6/21 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.

JOSE LUIS CONTRERAS UNKNOWN OWNERS and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants.

Case No. 17 CH 469 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 Demolition Lien Foreclosure action was filed on June 2, 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 titleholders of record are Jose Luis Contreras 4. A legal description of the real estate sufficient to identify it with reasonable certainty is as follows: SANFORDS SECOND ADD LOT 004 BLOCK 002 situated in Winnebago County, Illinois P.I.N. No. 11-22-106-028 5. A common address or

description of the location of the real estate is as follows: 320 N. Hinkley Ave, Rockford, Illinois 6. An identification of the Lien sought to be foreclosed is as follows: a. Name of Property Owners: Jose Luis Contreras b. Name of Lien Holder: City of Rockford c. Date of Lien: February 9, 2016 d. Date of Recording: March 9, 2016 e. County Where Recorded: Winnebago County, Illinois f. Recording Document Identification: 20161008353 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 July, 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 – ARDC #6323902 City of Rockford Department of Law 425 E. State Street Rockford, IL 61104 (779) 348-7395 7611R TRRT 6/21 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.

HAROLD SUSKI, J.D. MARK, INC., JOSEPH SUSKI, UNKNOWN OWNERS, and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants.

Case No. 17 CH 471 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 Demolition Lien Foreclosure action was filed on June 2, 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 Harold Suski 4. A legal description of the real estate sufficient to identify it with reasonable certainty is as follows: F A HORSMANS ADD S 23.79FT E1/4 LOT 18 + N 5.21FT E ¼ LOT 017 BLOCK 001 situated in Winnebago County, Illinois P.I.N. No. 11-22-202-004 5. A common address or description of the location of the real estate is as follows: 452 Underwood St, Rockford, Illinois 6. An identification of the Lien sought to be foreclosed is as follows: a. Name of Property Owners: Harold Suski b. Name of Lien Holder: City of Rockford c. Date of Lien: January 6, 2016 d. Date of Recording: February 19, 2016 e. County Where Recorded: Winnebago County, Illinois f. Recording Document Identification: 20161004494

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 July, 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 – ARDC #6323902 City of Rockford Department of Law 425 E. State Street Rockford, IL 61104 (779) 348-7395 7612R TRRT 6/21 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.

TIMOTHY CHESKIE, UNKNOWN OWNERS and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants.

Case No. 2017-CH-465 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 Demolition Lien Foreclosure action was filed on June 1, 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: Timothy Cheskie 4. A legal description of the real estate sufficient to identify it with reasonable certainty is as follows: ASSESSORS PLT OF SEC 22 + PT SEC 23-44-1 S50FT N 198 FT W 156 FT NPT MIDPT LOT 12 UNDERWOOD ST ACRES: 0.18 situated in Winnebago County, Illinois P.I.N. No. 11-22-203-005 5. A common address or description of the location of the real estate is as follows: 441 Underwood Street, Rockford, IL 6. An identification of the Lien sought to be foreclosed is as follows: a. Name of Property Owners: Timothy Cheskie b. Name of Lien Holder: City of Rockford c. Date of Lien: April 12, 2016 d. Date of Recording: May 16, 2016 e. County Where Recorded: Winnebago County, Illinois f. Recording Document Identification: 20161013507 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 1st day of August, 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 – ARDC #6323902 City of Rockford Department of Law 425 E. State Street Rockford, IL 61104 (779) 348-7154 7613R TRRT 6/21 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN PROBATE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: PATRICK D. MCCARREN, DECEASED. PROBATE NO. 17 P 219 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of PATRICK D. MCCARREN. Letters of Office were issued on May 22nd, 2017 to SHAUN MCCARREN as Executor of the Estate. The attorney for the Estate is Brent D. Blair, One Court Place, Suite 404, Rockford, Illinois, 61101.

Claims against the Estate may be filed on or before December 7th, 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, 61101, or with the Estate Executor, or both.

Copies of claims filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office – Probate Division, must be mailed or delivered to the Executor and to his attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed.

Dated: June 7th, 2017 Attorney Brent D. Blair Shaun McCarren, Executor PREPARED BY: MARTENSON & BLAIR, P.C. One Court Place, Suite 404 Rockford, Illinois 61101 (815) 962-3427 7608R TRRT 6/21 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: MARK A. FLETCHER, Deceased.

CASE NO. 2017 P 231 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of MARK A. FLETCHER on May 19, 2015. Letters of Office were issued on May 23, 2017 to BELINDA A. BAILEY 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 December 7, 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: 6/5/27

BELINDA A. BAILEY, ADMINISTRATOR ANTHONY A. SAVAIANO #87 Attorney for Estate 535 Loves Park Drive Loves Park, IL 61111 815/654-3060 7609R TRRT 6/21 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO SS. STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY PROBATE DIVISION ESTATE OF: JANET H. CAMPBELL, Deceased.

Case No.2016 P 342 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of Janet H. Campbell. Letters of Office were issued on August 31, 2016 to Kathleen Cichella and James Campbell, 5950 Sandringham Drive, Rockford, IL 61103, who are the legal representatives of the estate. The attorney for the estate is Ann T. Dempsey, Oliver Close, LLC, 124 N. Water Street, Suite 300, P.O. Box 4749, Rockford, IL 61110-4749.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before December 9, 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: June 6, 2017 Kathleen Cichella and James Campbell Co-Executors Ann T. Dempsey, ARDC #6208364 OLIVER CLOSE, LLC 124 N. Water Street, Suite 300 P.O. Box 4749 Rockford, IL 61110-4749 Telephone: 815-963-0009 Telefax: 815-963-0339 7615R TRRT 6/21 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 Guanajuato Bakery business in said County and State under the name of Guanajuato Bakery at the following post office addresses: 519 Marchesano Dr., Rockford, IL 61102; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Gerardo Silva SIGNED: Gerardo Silva 6/9/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 9th day of June, A.D. 2017.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Thalia Gallardo, DEPUTY 7645R TRRT 6/28

June 14, 2017 The Rock River Times. n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO ALPINE BANK & TRUST COMPANY, Plaintiff, v.

KIDZ WILL B KIDS, NFP, an Illinois Not-for-Profit Corporation; THE SPECTRUM SCHOOL, an Illinois Not-for-Profit Corporation; RODRIGUEZ GEORGE d/b/a KIDS WILL B KIDS CHILDCARE, LLC, GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF NORTHERN ILLINOIS and WISCONSIN STATELINE AREA, INC. f/k/a Goodwill Industries of Northern Illinois, Inc., an Illinois Not-for-Profit Corporation, IFF f/k/a Illinois Facilities Fund, an Illinois Not-for-Profit Corporation and UNKNOWN OWNERS, UNKNOWN TENANTS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants.

No. 17 CH 472 PUBLICATION NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE To: UNKNOWN OWNERS, UNKNOWN TENANTS and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you, Unknown Owners, Unknown Tenants 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: PARCEL I: Part of the Northwest Quarter (1/4) of Section 12, Township 44 North, Range 1 East of the Third Principal Meridian, bounded as follows, to-wit: Beginning at the Southwest corner of said Quarter (1/4) Section· thence East, along the Half (1/2) Section line, 158 feet; thence North parallel with the West line of said Section, 175 feet; thence West parallel with the said Half (1/2) Section line, 158 feet to the West line of said Section; thence South, along said West line of said lot to the place of beginning; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois.

PARCEL II: Part of the Southwest fractional Quarter (1/4) of Section 12, In Township 44 North, Range 1 East of the Third Principal Meridian, lying West of Rock River, bounded as follows, to-wit: Beginning at the Northwest corner of said fractional Quarter (1/4) Section; thence East along the North line of said Quarter (1/4) Section, 267.98 feet; thence South, parallel with the West line of said Quarter (1/4) Section Thirty (30) feet; thence West, parallel with the North line of said Quarter (1/4) Section, 267.98 feet to the West line of said Quarter (1/4) Section and thence North along said West line, Thirty (30) feet to the place of beginning; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois.

PARCEL Ill: Part of the Northwest Quarter (1/4) of Section 12, Township 44 North, Range 1 East of the Third Principal Meridian and

bounded as follows: Beginning at the Southwest corner of said Quarter (1/4) Section; thence East along the Half (1/2) Section llne, 496.04 feet; thence North parallel with the West line of said Section, 391.18 feet; thence West parallel with the Half (1/2) Section line, 496.04 feet to the West line of said Section; thence South along said West line, to the place of beginning; AND ALSO those premises which are a part of the same Quarter (1/4) Section described as follows: Beginning at a point 391.18 feet North of the South line of said Quarter (1/4) Section and 435.62 feet East of the West line of said Quarter (1/4) Section; thence North parallel with the West line of said Section, 87.82 feet; thence East, parallel with the South line of said Section, 60.42 feet; thence South, parallel with the West line of said Section, 87.82 feet; thence West to the point of beginning; EXCEPTING, HOWEVER, those premises described In Quit Claim Deed dated March 17, 1948 and recorded In Book 611 of Deeds, Page 152 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois, bounded as follows: Part of the Northwest Quarter (1/4) of Section 12, Township 44 North, Range 1 East of the Third Principal Meridian, bounded and described as follows, to-wit: Beginning on the West line of said Quarter (1/4) Section at a point 391.18 feet North of the Southwest corner thereof; thence South on the West line 12.18 feet; thence East parallel with the South line of said Section 435.62 feet to a point; thence North parallel with the West line of said Section, 12.18 feet; thence West parallel with the South line of said Section 435.62 feet to the point of beginning; AND FURTHER EXCEPTING those premises described in a Warranty Deed dated September 8, 1955 and recorded In Book 958 of Deeds on Page 214 In the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, lllinois bounded as follows: Part of the Northwest Quarter (1/4) of Section 12, Township 44 North, Range 1 East of the Third Principal Meridian, bounded as follows: Beginning at the Southwest corner of said Quarter (1/4) Section; thence East along the Half (1/2) Section line, 158 feet; thence North parallel with the West line of said Section, 175 feet; thence West parallel with the Half (1/2) Section line, 158 feet to the West line of said Section; thence South, along said West line to the place of beginning in Winnebago County, Illinois; and FURTHER EXCEPTING those premises described in Deed to the Sanitary District of Rockford recorded In Book 600 on Page 137 In the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois, bounded as follows: Part of the Northwest Quarter (1/4) of Section 12, Township 44 North, Range 1 East of the Third Principal Meridian, bounded and described as follows: Beginning at a point 496.04 feet East of the West line of said Section and 391.18 feet North of the South line of said One

Quarter (1/4) Section, said point of beginning being the Northeast corner of premises conveyed by Maurice A. Eggen and wife to Bruce E. Myers and J. Roger Young by Warranty Deed dated June 18, 1946 and recorded in Book 530 of Recorder’s Records on Page 48 In the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois; thence West parallel with the South line of said One Quarter (1/4) Section, 60 feet; thence South parallel with the West line of said Section, 60 feet; thence East, parallel with the South line of said Quarter (1/4) Section, 60 feet to the East line of the premises conveyed to Bruce E. Myers and J. Roger Young above referred to; and thence North along said East line, 60 feet to the place of beginning; FURTHER EXCEPTING THEREFROM: Part of the Northwest fractional Quarter (1/4) of Section 12, Township 44 North, Range 1 East of the Third Principal Meridian, bounded and described as follows, towit: Commencing at the Southwest corner of the Northwest Quarter (1/4) of said Section; thence North 00 degrees 00’ 00” East, along the West line of the Northwest fractional Quarter (1/4) of said Section 379.00 feet to its intersection with the Southerly line of premises conveyed by Bruce E. Myers and Grace E. Myers to William H. Hieronymous and Martha S. Hieronymous and recorded in Book 611 of Deeds on Page 152 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois; thence North 89 degrees 19’ 15” East, parallel with the South llne of the Northwest fractional Quarter (1/4) of said Section and along the Southerly line of premises so conveyed as aforesaid, 192.69 feet to the point of beginning for the following described parcel; thence continuing North 89 degrees 19’ 15” East, parallel with the South line of the Northwest fractional Quarter (1/4) of said Section, 242.93 feet; thence North 00 degrees 00’ 00” East, parallel with the West line of the Northwest fractional Quarter (1/4) of said Section 100.00 feet; thence North 89 degrees 19’ 15” East, parallel with the South line of the Northwest fractional Quarter (1/4) of said Section, 60.42 feet; thence South 00 degrees 00’ 00” West, parallel with the.

West line of the Northwest fractional Quarter (1/4) of said Section, 87.82 feet to the Northeast corner of premises conveyed by Bruce E. Myers and Grace E. Myers to Sanitary District of Rockford and recorded in Book 600 of Records on Page 137 in said Recorder’s Office; thence South 89 degrees 19’ 15” West, parallel with the South line of the Northwest fractional Quarter (1/4) of said Section 60.00 feet; thence South 00 degrees 00’ 00” West, parallel with the West line of the Northwest fractional Quarter (1/4) of said Section, 60.00 feet; thence North 89 degrees 19’ 15” East, parallel with the South line of the Northwest fractional Quarter (1/4) of said

Section, 60.00 feet to the Southeast corner of premises so conveyed by Bruce E. Myers and Grace E. Myers to the Sanitary District of Rockford as aforesaid; thence South 00 degrees 00’ 00” West, parallel with the West line of the Northwest fractional Quarter (1/4) of said Section, 331.18 feet to its intersection with the South line of the Northwest fractional Quarter (1/4) of said Section; thence South 89 degrees 19’ 15” West, along the South llne of the Northwest fractional Quarter (1/4) of said Section, 228.06 feet; thence North 00 degrees 28’ 50” East, 208.33 feet; thence South 89 degrees 20’ 42” West, 75.01 feet; thence North 00 degrees 40’ 49” West, 170.65 feet to the point of beginning; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois.

PARCELS IV, V AND VI: Part of the Northwest Fractional Quarter (1/4) of Section Twelve (12), Township Forty-four (44) North, Range One (1) East of the Third (3rd) Principal Meridian, bounded and described as follows, to-wit: Commencing at the Southwest corner of the Northwest Quarter of said Section; thence North 00 degrees 00’ 00” East, along the West line of the Northwest Fractional Quarter of said Section, 379.00 feet to its intersection with the Southerly line of premises conveyed by Bruce E. Myers and Grace E. Myers to William H. Hieronymous and Martha S. Hieronymous and recorded In Book 611 of Deeds on Page 152 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois; thence North 89 degrees 19’ 15” East, parallel with the South line of the Northwest Fractional quarter of said Section and along the Southerly line of premises so conveyed as aforesaid, 192.69 feet to the point of beginning for the following described parcel; thence continuing North 89 degrees 19’ 15” East, parallel with the South line of the Northwest Fractional Quarter of said Section, 242.93 feet; thence North 00 degrees 00’ 00” East, parallel with the West line of the Northwest Fractional Quarter of said Section, 100.00 feet; thence North 89 degrees 19’ 15” East parallel with the South line of the Northwest Fractional Quarter of said Section, 60.42 feet; thence South 00 degrees 00’ 00” West, parallel with the West line of the Northwest Fractional Quarter of said Section, 87.82 feet to the Northeast corner of premises conveyed by Bruce E. Myers and Grace E. Myers to the Sanitary District of Rockford and recorded in Book 600 of Records on page 137 In said Recorder’s Office; thence South 89 degrees 19’ 15” West, parallel with the South line of the Northwest Fractional Quarter of said Section, 60.0 feet; thence South 00 degrees 00’ 00” West, parallel with the West line of the Northwest Fractional Quarter of said Section, 60.00 feet; thence North 89 degrees 19’ 15” East, parallel with

the South line of the Northwest Fractional Quarter of said Section, 60.00 feet to the Southeast corner of premises so conveyed by Bruce E. Myers and Grace E. Myers to the Sanitary District of Rockford as aforesaid; thence South 00 degrees 00’ 00” West, parallel with the West line of the Northwest Fractional Quarter of said Section, 331.18 feet to its intersection with the South line of the Northwest Fractional Quarter of said Section; thence South 89 degrees 19’ 15” West, along the South line of the Northwest Fractional Quarter of said Section, 228.06 feet; thence North 00 degrees 28’ 50” East, 208.33 feet; thence South 89 degrees 20’ 42” West, 75.01 feet; thence North 00 degrees 40’ 49” West, 170.65 feet to the point of beginning. ALSO part of the Southwest Quarter (1/4) of Section Twelve (12) In Township forty-four (44) North, Range One (1) East of the Third (3rd) Principal Meridian, lying west of Rock River, bounded as follows, to-wit: Beginning at the Northwest corner of said Quarter (1/4) Section; thence East along the North line of said Quarter (1/4) Section 267.98 feet to the point of beginning for the following described tract: thence continuing East along said North line 103.73 feet to a point; thence South, parallel with the West line of said Quarter (1/4) Section, 30 feet; thence West, parallel with the North line of said Quarter (1/4) Section 103.73 feet to a point; thence North parallel with the West line of said Quarter (1/4) Section, 30 feet to the place of beginning; ALSO Part of the Southwest Quarter (1/4) of Section Twelve (12) In Township Forty-four (44) North, Range One (1) East of the Third (3rd) Principal Meridian, lying West of Rock River, bounded as follows, to-wit: Beginning at the Northwest corner of said Quarter (1/4) Section; thence East along the North line of said Quarter (1/4) Section 371.71 feet to the point of beginning for the following described tract: thence continuing East along said North line 124.33 feet to a point; thence South, parallel with the West line of said Quarter (1/4) Section, 30 feet; thence West, parallel with the North line of said Quarter (1/4) Section 124.33 feet to a point; thence North parallel with the West line of said Quarter (1/4) Section, 30 feet to the place of beginning; all situated In the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois.

ALSO KNOWN AS: Part of the West Half (1/2) of fractional Section 12, Township 44 North, Range 1 East of the Third (3rd) Principal Meridian, bounded and described as follows, to-wit: Beginning at the Southwest corner of the Northwest Quarter (1/4) of said Section; thence North 00 degrees 00’ 00” East, along the West line of the Northwest Quarter (1/4) of said Section, 379.00 feet to its intersection with the South line of premises conveyed by Bruce E. Myers and Grace E. Myers

to William H. Hieronymous and Martha S. Hieronymous

by Quit Claim Deed dated March 17, 1948 and recorded in Book 611 of Deeds on Page 152 In the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois; thence North 89 degrees 19’ 15” East, parallel with the South line of the Northwest Quarter (1/4) of said Section and along the South fine of said premises so conveyed to Hieronymous as aforesaid, 435.62 feet; thence North 00 degrees 00’ 00” East, parallel with the West line of the Northwest Quarter (1/4) of said Section, 100.00 feet; thence North 89 degrees 19’ 15” East, parallel with the South line of the Northwest Quarter (1/4) of said Section, 60.42 feet; thence South 00 degrees 00’ 00” West, parallel with the West line of the Northwest Quarter (1/4) of said Section, 87.82 feet to the Northeast corner of premises conveyed by Bruce E. Myers and Grace E. Myers to the Sanitary District of Rockford by instrument recorded In Book 600 of Deeds on Page 137 in said Recorder’s Office; thence South 89 degrees 19’ 15” West, parallel with the South line of the Northwest Quarter (1/4) of said Section, 60.00 feet; thence South 00 degrees 00’ 00” West, parallel with the West line of the Northwest Quarter (1/4) of said Section, 60.00 feet; thence North 89 degrees 19’ 15” East, parallel with the South line of the Northwest Quarter (1/4) of said Section, 60.00 feet to the Southeast corner of said premises so conveyed to the Sanitary District of Rockford as aforesaid; thence South 00 degrees 00’ 00” West, parallel with the West line of the Northwest Quarter (1/4) of said Section, 331.18 feet to the South line of the Northwest Quarter (1/4) of said Section; thence South 00 degrees 00’ 00” West, parallel with the West line of the Southwest Quarter (1/4) of said Section, 30.00 feet; thence South 89 degrees 19’ 15” West, parallel with the North line of the Southwest Quarter (1/4) of said Section, 496.04 feet to the West line of the Southwest Quarter (1/4) of said Section; thence North 00 degrees 00’ 00” East, along the West line of the Southwest Quarter (1/4) of said Section, 30.00 feet to the point of beginning; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois.

PARCEL I: P.I.N. Number: 11-12151-009 Property Code: 192b 028 (Exempt) Township Rockford PARCEL II: P.I.N, Number: 11-12301-028 Property Code: 192C 0108 (Exempt) Township Rockford PARCEL Ill: P.I.N. Number: 11-12151-008 Property Code: 192B 027 A (Exempt) Township Rockford PARCEL IV: P.I.N. Number: 11-12151-017 Property Code: 1928 027C (Exempt) Township Rockford PARCEL V: P.I.N. Number: 11-12-

151-018 Property Code: 1928 027D (Exempt) Township Rockford PARCEL VI: P.I.N. Number: 11-12151-019 Property Code: 192B 030 (Exempt) Township Rockford Commonly known as: 2907 and 2909 North Main Street, Rockford, IL 61103 PARCEL I: P.I.N. Number: 11-12-151-026 PARCEL II: P.I.N. Number: 11-12-3012-039 PARCEL III: P.I.N. Number: 11-12-151-025 PARCEL IV, V and VI: P.I.N. Number: 11-12-151-017,P.I.N. Number: 11-12-151-018,P.I.N. Number: 11-12-151-019 Title Holder of Record: THE SPECTRUM SCHOOL Identification of Mortgage: Mortgage from THE SPECTRUM SCHOOL to ALPINE BANK & TRUST CO. dated August 14, 2008 and recorded August 21, 2008 in the Winnebago County Recorder’s Office as Document No. 200800839473.

NOW, THEREFORE, unless you, the said defendants, “Unknown Owners”, “Unknown Tenants” 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 June 29, 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: June 5, 2017 WILLIAMSMcCARTHY LLP /S/ Thomas P. Sandquist Thomas P. Sandquist, its Attorney Prepared by: Thomas P. Sandquist WilliamsMcCarthy LLP 120 West State Street P.O. Box 219 Rockford, Illinois 61105 (815) 987-8900 7614R TRRT 6/21 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 services business in said County and State under the name of J & P Remodeling at the following post office addresses: 3031 Lawndale Ave., Rockford, IL 61101; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Jesus Paniagua SIGNED: Jesus Paniagua 6/5/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 5th day of June, A.D. 2017.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Angela Reina, DEPUTY 7616R TRRT 6/21 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 business in said County and State under the name of Pizza Fresca at the following post office addresses: 126 Sherman Ln., Poplar Grove, IL 61065; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Patrick Anderson SIGNED: Patrick Anderson 6/5/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 5th day of June, A.D. 2017.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Thalia Gallardo, DEPUTY 7617R TRRT 6/21

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n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a landscaping, hardscaping, trimming and cutting trees, patios, porches, handyman business in said County and State under the name of Palencia Landscaping at the following post office addresses: 1340 5th Ave., Unit #1, Rockford, IL 61104; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Mario Maciel Miranda, 815-540-7928 SIGNED: Mario Maciel Miranda 6/1/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 1st day of June, A.D. 2017.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Thalia Gallardo, DEPUTY 7618R TRRT 6/21 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a retail sports cards, memorabilia, and apparel shop business in said County and State under the name of JTs Sports Cards & Fan Shop at the following post office addresses: 6204 Forest Hills Rd., (FRNT), Loves Park, IL 61111; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Patricia Poulin, Justin Jardine SIGNED: Patricia Poulin 6/1/17 SIGNED: Justin Jardine 6/1/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 1st day of June, A.D. 2017.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Angela Reina, DEPUTY 7619R TRRT 6/21 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 cloud hosted telecommunications and managed IT services business in said County and State under the name of Rock Solid IT at the following post office addresses: 213 N. 3rd St., Rockford, IL 61107; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Michie DeBerry SIGNED: Michie DeBerry 6/1/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 1st day of June, A.D. 2017.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Thalia Gallardo, DEPUTY 7620R TRRT 6/21 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 Contractor business in said County and State under the name of R.J. Dickinson Builders at the following post office addresses: 7744 Shirley Road, Cherry Valley, IL 61016; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Richard J. Dickinson SIGNED: Richard J. Dickinson 6/1/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 1st day of June, A.D. 2017.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Ashley L. Carter, DEPUTY 7621R TRRT 6/21

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The Rock River Times. June 14, 2017

n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT INDIVIDUALLY BUT AS TRUSTEE FOR PRETIUM MORTGAGE ACQUISITION TRUST Plaintiff, -v.SUONG HO CHO, et al Defendant 16CH 00953 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 July 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 ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY-EIGHT (188) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE FINAL PLAT OF WYNMERE PLAT NO.4, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 46 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 48 OF PLATS ON PAGE 58A IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 15550 STONECREST ROAD, SOUTH BELOIT, IL 61080 Property Index No. 04-04451-005.

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 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 14-16-15178.

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. 14-16-15178 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 16 CH 00953 TJSC#: 37-1841 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.

I719171 P7625R TRRT 6/28 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO FINANCIAL ILLINOIS, INC. Plaintiff, -v.RICHARD D. HUFFMAN, et al Defendant 16CH 00640 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 26, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on July 28, 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 EIGHTEEN (18) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF EDGEBROOK EAST SUBDIVISION PLAT NO. 1, A PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 17, 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 121 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 2322 SPRING BROOK AVENUE, ROCKFORD, IL 61107 Property Index No. 12-17251-010.

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 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 14-16-09689.

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. 14-16-09689 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 16 CH 00640 TJSC#: 37-4191 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.

I722240 P7626R TRRT 6/28 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 Move 4 Less of Rockford is a moving company that moves household furniture business in said County and State under the name of Move 4 Less of Rockford at the following post office addresses: 106 15th Ave., Rockford, IL 61104; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Deontai Turner SIGNED: Deontai Turner 6/9/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 9th day of June, A.D. 2017.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Angela Reina, DEPUTY 7646R TRRT 6/28 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS M&T BANK; Plaintiff, vs.

UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF CLIFTON P. INSKO; ROCK RIVER WATER RECLAMATION DISTRICT; ESTATE OF CLIFTON PATRICK INSKO; BRENNA INSKO DELBERT G. INSKO; MARK TODD INSKO; PATRICIA ANN INSKO; TARA PATE SCHLEGEL; DENNIS R. PATE INDIVIDUALLY AND AS INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF CLIFTON PATRICK INSKO; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 16CH 772 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, July 20, 2017 at the hour of 1:00 p.m. at Intercounty’s Winnebago County office, 7210 East State Street, Suite 102, Rockford, Illinois 61108, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: PART OF THE EAST HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 46 NORTH, RANGE 2, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, BOUNDED AS FOLLOWS, TO-WIT: BEGINNING AT A POINT BEARING SOUTH 88 DEGREES AND 58 1/2 MINUTES WEST, TWO HUNDRED (200) FEET FROM A POINT IN THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION, WHICH LAST MENTIONED POINT IS ONE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED SEVENTY-FOUR (1,274) FEET NORTH OF THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION; THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES AND 58 1/2 MINUTES WEST, TWO HUNDRED NINETEEN (219) FEET TO A POINT; THENCE DUE NORTH, THREE HUNDRED THIRTY AND FIVE HUNDREDTHS (330.05) FEET; THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES AND 58 1/2 MINUTES EAST, TWO HUNDRED NINETEEN (219) FEET; THENCE DUE SOUTH THREE HUNDRED THIRTY AND FIVE HUNDREDTHS (330.05) FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND THE STATE

OF ILLINOIS. P.I.N. 04-35-427-004.

Commonly known as 7922 Burr Oak Road, Roscoe, IL 61073.

The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call sales department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 360-9455. W16-0677 I723201 P7627R TRRT 6/28 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Plaintiff, vs.

JUDITH A. ZINK Defendants, 16CH 828 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, July 20, 2017 at the hour of 1:00 p.m. at Intercounty’s Winnebago County office, 7210 East State Street, Suite 102, Rockford, Illinois 61108, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: Lot Nine (9) in Block Seven (7) as designated upon Plat No. 2 of Calvin Park Hills Martin Hawkinson Company’s Subdivision of the Oscar Lindgren Farm, the Plat of which Subdivision is recorded in Book 23 of Plats, page 88 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois; situated in Winnebago County, State of Illinois.

Commonly known as 2615 Brighton Road, Rockford, IL 61108.

P.I.N. 12-30-109-003.

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

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

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

16-028034 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I723212 P7628R TRRT 6/28 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR NRZ PASS-THROUGH TRUST V; Plaintiff, vs.

ANTOINETTE OLSZEWSKI; JOZEF KOZAK; WINNEBAGO COUNTY TREASURERORDERS;

Defendants, 15CH 945 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, July 20, 2017 at the hour of 1:00 p.m. at Intercounty’s Winnebago County office, 7210 East State Street, Suite 102, Rockford, Illinois 61108, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: Lot Five (5) as designated upon the Plat of Davey’s Subdivision a part of the Sections 3 and 4, T. 43 N. R. 1 E. of the 3rd P.M., the Plat of which Subdivision is recorded in Book 12 of Plats on page 25 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois; situated in the County of Winnebago and the State of Illinois.

Commonly known as 3231 South Main Street, Rockford, IL 61102.

P.I.N. 15-03-102-025.

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.

16-002750 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I723215 P7629R TRRT 6/28 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS GREEN TREE SERVICING LLC Plaintiff, -v.ALBERT LEE, et al Defendant 11CH 1382 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on July 31, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on July 26, 2017, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT ELEVEN (11) IN BLOCK ONE (1) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF KNAPP AND JOHNSON’S SUBDIVISION OF A PART OF THE EAST HALF (1/2) OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 24, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE ONE (1) EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN THE PLAT OF WHICH ADDITION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 10 OF PLATS ON PAGE 6 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 215-217 REGAN STREET, ROCKFORD, IL 61107 Property Index No. 11-24378-004.

The real estate is improved with a multi unit condominium with a 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.

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

Please refer to file number 555.

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. 555 Case Number: 11 CH 1382 TJSC#: 37-5127 I723261 P7630R TRRT 6/28 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY

- ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS U.S. Bank National Association PLAINTIFF Vs. Martin J. Mendoza; Irene Mendoza; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants DEFENDANTS 17CH 00286 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: Martin J. Mendoza 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: 6178 Mission Trail Rockford, IL 61109 and which said Mortgage was made by: Martin J. Mendoza Irene Mendoza the Mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as Nominee for U.S. Bank, NA, as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Winnebago County, Illinois, as Document No. 200900901067 modified with 20141007432; 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 July 14, 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. 14-17-03697 NOTE: This law firm is a debt collector.

I723333 P7632R TRRT 6/28 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN RE THE GUARDIANSHIP OF REBEKAH JEAN POLLOCK, A MINOR. Case No. 17-P-162 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO, Unknown Father and to All Whom It May Concern, that on April 11, 2017, a Petition for Guardianship was filed by Jean DeRiemacker, Petitioner, in this court and that in the courtroom of Judge Fabiano, in the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 W. State St., Rockford, IL, ON 08/04/2017, at 9:30 AM in COURTROOM 217, or as soon thereafter as this case may be heard, a hearing will be held upon the petition.

You are required to answer said Petition BEFORE July 31, 2017, or be defaulted by the Court thereafter.

Dated: June 14, 2017.

Mary E. Cacciapaglia, 6311114 Cacciapaglia Law Office, LLC 405 West State Street Rockford, IL 61101 Phone: (815) 962-1910 Fax: (815) 962-1915 mary@cacciapaglialaw.com 7637R TRRT 6/28

June 14, 2017 The Rock River Times. n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON, FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE CWALT, INC., ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2006-J2 MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-J2; Plaintiff, vs.

JOSHUA P. CELLITTI; JENNIFER A. CELLITTI; BLACKHAWK BANK FKA BLACKHAWK STATE BANK; PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES, LLC; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; UNKNOWN TENANTS AND OCCUPANTS; Defendants, 15CH 1076 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, July 6, 2017 at the hour of 1:00 p.m. at Intercounty’s Winnebago County office, 7210 East State Street, Suite 102, Rockford, Illinois 61108, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: THE WEST HALF OF LOT 95 AND ALL LOT 96 AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF THE LEDGES COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES PLAT NO. 2, BEING A PART OF THE N.E. 1/4 OF SECTION 26, T. 46 N. R. 2 E. OF THE THIRD P.M., THE PLAT OF WHICH IS RECORDED IN BOOK 32 OF PLATS ON PAGE 14, IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE, IN WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS, SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 7709 North Gate Road, Roscoe, IL 61073.

P.I.N. 04-26-202-009 and 0426-202-008.

The mortgaged real estate is: 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.

For information call Ms. Jennifer Niesen at Plaintiff’s Attorney, BP Peterman Law Group LLC, 165 Bishops Way, Brookfield, Wisconsin 53005. 847-464-8089.

2014-00313 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I722437 P7574R TRRT 6/14 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.; Plaintiff, vs.

TERESA DENICE WHITEHEAD; SHANE MICHAEL WHITEHEAD; CITIZEN’S FINANCE OF ILLINOIS, INC JSL FUNDING, LLC; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 15CH 1106 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, July 6, 2017 at the hour of 1:00 p.m. at Intercounty’s Winnebago County office, 7210 East State Street, Suite 102, Rockford, Illinois 61108, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: Lot One Hundred Thirty-six (136) as designated upon Plat No. 4 of Olson Park Subdivision, part of the Southwest Quarter (1/4) of Section 20, in Township 45, Range 2 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 1208 Crystal Drive, Machesney Park, IL 61115.

P.I.N. 08-20-301-007.

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.

15-036956 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I722439 P7575R TRRT 6/14 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.; Plaintiff, vs.

JOANNE G. HAIGHT; RANDI A. HAIGHT; Defendants, 16CH 910 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, July 6, 2017 at the hour of 1:00 p.m. at Intercounty’s Winnebago County office, 7210 East State Street, Suite 102, Rockford, Illinois 61108, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: Lot Thirty-three (33) as designated upon the plat of Colorado Heights Subdivision, Being a Subdivision in the Southeast Quarter 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, Page 93 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois.

Commonly known as 2408 Colorado Avenue, Rockford, IL 61108.

P.I.N. 12-31-479-002.

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

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

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

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

16-030386 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I722440 P7576R TRRT 6/14 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.; Plaintiff, vs.

JOHN V. CHEVCHUC; BYRON BANK, STATE BANKING ASSOCIATION; CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A., SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO CAPITAL ONE BANK; MAXIMUS COLLECTIONS AS ASSIGNEE OF METRIS-DMB; Defendants, 16CH 786 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, July 6, 2017 at the hour of 1:00 p.m. at Intercounty’s Winnebago County office, 7210 East State Street, Suite 102, Rockford, Illinois 61108, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: Lot Eight (8) as designated upon the Plat of Orchard Heights, being a Subdivision lying in a part of the Southwest 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 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.

Commonly known as 704 South Greenview Avenue, Rockford, IL 61102.

P.I.N. 11-21-355-002.

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

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

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

16-026187 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I722448 P7577R TRRT 6/14 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN PROBATE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE

OF OLIVE A. PURDY, Deceased.

Case No. 17 P 76 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of OLIVE A. PURDY. An order was entered by the court on February 27, 2017 appointing TAMMY ERICKSON, as the Administrator of his estate, and Letters of Office were issued on February 27, 2017 to TAMMY ERICKSON, as Administrator. The attorney for the estate is David L. Davitt, 4023 Charles Street, Rockford, IL 61108.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before December 1, 2017, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk-Probate Division at the Winnebago County Courthouse, Rockford, IL 61101, or with the estate legal representative, or both.

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

DATED: May 24, 2017 /s/ David L. Davitt David L. Davitt David L. Davitt #6206402 Attorney for Estate 4023 Charles Street Rockford, IL 61108 (815) 229-5333 7583R TRRT 6/14 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.

LINDA K. LIDBOM; UNKNOWN OWNERS; UNKNOWN TENANTS; UNKNOWN SPOUSES; UNKNOWN HEIRS and NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants.

Case No.: 2017 CH 449 NOTICE TO UNKNOWN OWNERS; UNKNOWN TENANTS; UNKNOWN SPOUSES; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS FOR PUBLICATION The requisite Affidavit having been duly filed in my office, NOTICE is hereby given you, UNKNOWN OWNERS; UNKNOWN TENANTS; UNKNOWN SPOUSES; UNKNOWN HEIRS and NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants in the above-entitled suit, that the said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, by the said Plaintiff, against you and other Defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain mortgage concerning the premises described as follows, to-wit: Lot One (1) in Block Two (2) as designated upon the Plat of Subdivision of Lot 1, Block 1, Lot 1, Block 2, Lot 1, Block 3, Sauber’s North View Subdivision of a part of the Southwest Quarter (1/4) of Section 11, Township 44 North, Range 1 East of the Third Principal Meridian, the Plat of which is recorded in Book 21 of Plats on page 29

in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois, EXCEPTING THEREFROM that part deeded to the City of Rockford by Warranty Deed recorded as Document No. 0463609 bounded and described as follows, to-wit: Part of Lot One (1) in Block Two (2) as designated upon the Plat of Subdivision of Lot One (1), Block One (1), Lot One (1), Block Two (2) and Lot One (1), Block Three (3), Sauber’s North View Subdivision of part of the Southwest 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 21 of Plats on Page 29 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois, bounded and described as follows, to-wit: Beginning at the Southwest corner of said Lot One (1); thence North 00 degrees 03’ 27” West, along the West line of said Lot One (1), 74.27 feet (74.3 feet plat) to the Northwest corner of said Lot One (1); thence North 89 degrees 36’ 03” East, along the North line of said Lot One (1), 16.96 feet; thence South 01 degrees 29’ 43” West, 74.32 feet to a point in the South line of said Lot One (1); thence South 89 degrees 38’ 32” West 14.95 feet to the point of beginning; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois.

COMMON ADDRESS: 2424 Dresden Avenue Rockford, IL 61103 P.I.N. NUMBER: 11-11-307025 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 3rd day of July, 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 7585R TRRT 6/14 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.

SETH SHWIRLBLAT, ORIANA GAINES, UNKNOWN OWNERS, and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants.

Case No. 2017-CH-459 Address: 201 S. Independence Ave Rockford, IL 61102 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE BY PUBLICATION The requisite Affidavit for Publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you, Non- Record Claimants and all Unknown Owners, Defendants in

the above-entitled cause that the above-entitled Demolition Lien Foreclosure action was filed on May 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 titleholders of record are Marvin Franzen and Elaine Franzen.

4. A legal description of the real estate sufficient to identify it with reasonable certainty is as follows: MAPLE PK SUB BNG A SUB OF LAND DESD ON PLAT OF WESLEYAN SEMY ASSN AS SEMY GRDS LYING E OF BLKS 11 + 14 E 100 FT LOT 001 BLOCK 001 situated in Winnebago County, Illinois P.I.N. No. 11-21-284-020 5. A common address or description of the location of the real estate is as follows: 201 S. Independence Ave. Rockford, IL 61102 6. An identification of the Lien sought to be foreclosed is as follows: a. Name of Property Owners: Seth Shwirlblat and Oriana Gaines b. Name of Lien Holder: City of Rockford c. Date of Lien: February 4, 2016 d. Date of Recording: November 22, 2016 e. County Where Recorded: Winnebago County, Illinois f. Recording Document Identification: 20161036051 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 1st day of August, 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 – ARDC #6323902 City of Rockford Department of Law 425 E. State Street Rockford, IL 61104 (779) 348-7154 7589R TRRT 6/14 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS, CIRCUIT COURT WINNEBAGO COUNTY PUBLICATION NOTICE OF COURT DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE (ADULT) Request of: Tiffany Fang Ning Wang Ding Case Number 17 MR 454 There will be a court date on my Request to change my name from: Tiffany Fang Ning Wang Ding to the new name of: Tiffany Ding Vaughan.

The court date will be held: on 7/12/17 at 10:00 a.m., at 400 W. State St., Rockford, IL, Winnebago County, in Courtroom # 412. /s/ Tiffany Fang Ning Wang Ding Tiffany Fang Ning Wang Ding 7587R TRRT 6/14 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 Sound System & Entertainment Rental Company business in said County and State under the name of Physical Frequency at the following post office addresses: 10375 Metalmark Ln., #1, Roscoe, IL 61073; that the true and real full names of

all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: John Partipilo SIGNED: John Partipilo 6/1/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 1st day of June, A.D. 2017.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Thalia Gallardo, DEPUTY 7622R TRRT 6/21 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 mechanic and tire shop business in said County and State under the name of Yazmin Tires at the following post office addresses: 1908 A. Shirland Ave., South Beloit, IL 61080; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Roberto Berrones SIGNED: Roberto Berrones 5/31/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 31st day of May, A.D. 2017.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Pamela Johnson, DEPUTY 7623R TRRT 6/21 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a Landscaping, plowing business in said County and State under the name of Palazzolo’s Landscaping at the following post office addresses: 5617 Wickford Ln., Loves Park, IL 61111; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Tara Palazzolo, 847-840-1931 SIGNED: Tara Palazzolo 5/26/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 26th day of May, A.D. 2017.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Pamela Johnson, DEPUTY 7595R TRRT 6/14 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 cell phone and gift business in said County and State under the name of Sonny’s Cell Phone and Gift at the following post office addresses: 1130 Broadway, Rockford, IL 61104; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Sonny Shun SIGNED: Sonny Shun 5/25/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 25th day of May, A.D. 2017.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Pamela Johnson, DEPUTY 7594R TRRT 6/14 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a Hair Salon business in said County and State under the name of Hair Color Et cetera at the following post office addresses: 1921 S. Alpine Rd., Rockford, IL 61108; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Krista Belt SIGNED: Krista Belt 5/23/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 23rd day of May, A.D. 2017.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Thalia Gallardo, DEPUTY 7593R TRRT 6/14 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR

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THE 17th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY IN THE ESTATE OF: DOREEN JILL BLACK, Deceased.

Case No. 2017 P 211 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of Doreen Jill Black. Letters of Office were issued on May 12, 2017, to Corey E. Black, 1706 Warren Road, Rockford, Illinois 61108, who is the legal representative of the estate.

The attorney for the estate is Amy L. Silvestri of Silvestri Law Office, 2208 Charles Street, Rockford, Illinois 61104.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before December 1, 2017, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by 755 ILCS 5/18-3 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 61101, or with the estate’s 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 days after it has been filed.

Dated: May 31, 2017 Corey E. Black, Administrator Amy L. Silvestri ARDC#06210065 Silvestri Law Office Attorney for the Representative 2208 Charles Street Rockford, Illinois 61104 (815) 227-0700 7588R TRRT 6/14 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 prescription mail order service business in said County and State under the name of Discount Med Direct at the following post office addresses: 129 S. Phelps Ave., Bldg. 2, Suite 213, Rockford, IL 61108; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Jeannie Shawver SIGNED: Jeannie Shawver 6/9/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 9th day of June, A.D. 2017.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Ashley L. Carter, DEPUTY 7647R TRRT 6/28 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 salon business that will be a full service of haircuts, waxing and nails business in said County and State under the name of Rustic Cutz by ashley at the following post office addresses: 2696 McFarland Rd., Rockford, IL 61107; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Ashley Brockmann, 815-298-4056 SIGNED: Ashley Brockmann 6/8/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 8th day of June, A.D. 2017.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Angela Reina, DEPUTY 7648R TRRT 6/28

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The Rock River Times. June 14, 2017

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.MANIVONE SIPHENGPHONE, et al Defendant 2016CH 674 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 17, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on July 18, 2017, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT TWELVE (12) IN BLOCK ONE (1) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF LAMONT’S SUBDIVISION OF A PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 605 15TH AVENUE, ROCKFORD, IL 61104 Property Index No. 11-35131-003.

The real estate is improved with a single family home with 1.5 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 5pm. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 416-5500. Please refer to file number 256185.

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 Leibert Pierce, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 416-5500 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 256185 Case Number: 2016 CH 674 TJSC#: 37-5094 I723271 P7631R TRRT 6/28 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 Mechanic business in said County and State under the name of J. Banks Automotive at the following post office addresses: 2637 Bildahl St., Rockford, IL 61109; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Johnnie Banks, 815-329-0893 SIGNED: Johnnie W. Banks 6/7/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 7th day of June, A.D. 2017.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Angela Reina, DEPUTY 7650R TRRT 6/28 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS STILLMAN BANCCORP N.A. Plaintiff, -v.PAUL R. MATTIS, et al Defendant 17CH 00229 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 31, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on July 12, 2017, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT TEN (10) EXCEPT THE WESTERLY TWO AND TWENTY-TWO HUNDREDTHS (2.22)FEET THEREOF IN BLOCK THIRTEEN (13), TOGETHER WITH THE WEST HALF (1/2) OF VACATED 5TH STREET LYING EAST OF AND ADJACENT TO THE EAST FORTY (40) FEET OF LOT TEN (10) IN BLOCK THIRTEEN (13) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF COLONIAL GARDENS, BEING A SUBDIVISION IN PART OF THE SOUTHWEST

QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 31, TOWNSHIP 45 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH IS RECORDED IN BOOK 16 OF PLATS ON PAGE 31 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS. THE EASTERLY LINE OF SAID EXCEPTED TRACT BEING PARALLEL WITH THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 950 DREXEL BLVD., MACHESNEY PARK, IL 61115 Property Index No. 08-31-329022 (139C532A).

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 14-17-02938.

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. 14-17-02938 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 17 CH 00229 TJSC#: 37-5240 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.

I723490 P7633R TRRT 6/28 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 17th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY IN THE ESTATE OF: Dennis R. Vanderwaal, Deceased.

Case No. 2017 P 216 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of Dennis R. Vancerwaal. Letters of Office were issued on May 26, 2017, to Cynthia D. Vanderwaal at 9449 Brenda Drive, Roscoe, Illinois 61073, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is Amy L. Silvestri of Silvestri Law Office, 2208 Charles Street, Rockford, Illinois 61104.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before December 15, 2017, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by 755 ILCS 5/18-3 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 61101, or with the estate’s legal representative, or both.

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

Dated: June 14, 2017 Cynthia D. Vanderwaal, Administrator Amy L. Silvestri ARDC#06210065 Silvestri Law Office Attorney for the Representative 2208 Charles Street Rockford, Illinois 61104 (815) 227-0700 7638R TRRT 6/28 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO PROBATE DIVISION IN RE THE ESTATE OF: HENRY PROKOP, Deceased.

2017 P 238 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of HENRY PROKOP. Letters of Office were issued on June 5, 2017 to REBECCA SVENNINGSEN, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is Danielle Burza-Smith, Crosby Law Firm, P.C., 475 Executive Parkway, Rockford, Illinois 61107. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before December 14, 2017 that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by 755 ILCS

5/18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975 as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date as stated above shall be barred.

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

Copies of claims filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office-Probate Division, must be mailed or delivered to the estate legal representative and to his/her attorney within ten days after it has been filed. /s/ Danielle Burza-Smith Danielle Burza-Smith Attorney for Executor Crosby Law Firm, P.C. Danielle Burza-Smith 475 Executive Parkway Rockford, Illinois 61107 815/397-2006 815/394-1955 Fax 7639R TRRT 6/28 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN RE THE ESTATE OF: MILLARD I. WILSON, Deceased.

NO: 2017 P 224 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of MILLARD I. WILSON. Letters of Office were issued on May 19, 2017, to GREGORY A. WILSON, 1500 South 8th Avenue, Maywood, Illinois 60153, who is the legal representative of the estate. 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 December 14, 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 attorney within ten days after it has been filed.

DATED: June 5, 2017 GREGORY A. WILSON Executor Attorney Peter A. Savitski ARDC No.: 2463741 838 North Main Street Rockford, Illinois 61103 (815) 963-0370 pas-law@sbcglobal.net 7640R TRRT 6/28 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO In re Adoption of: LAYLA MARIE WALLACE, A minor, TANNER WINGERT, and ANY UNKNOWN FATHER and ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, Respondents.

Case No: 2017-AD-0000101 NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION TO: ANY UNKNOWN FATHER and ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN TAKE NOTICE that a Petition has been filed in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Illinois, for the adoption of a child known as LAYLA MARIE WALLACE. NOW THEREFORE, unless you, ANY UNKNOWN FATHER and ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, file your

answer to said Petition in said suit, or otherwise make your appearance herein, in said Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Illinois, Winnebago County Courthouse, in the City of Rockford, County of Winnebago and State of Illinois, on or before the 10th day of July, 2017, a default may be entered against you at any time after that date and a judgment order entered in accordance with the prayer of said Petition.

DATED at Rockford, Illinois, this 8th day of June, 2017.

Thomas A. Klein, Clerk of Court Jody L. Booher (#6292370) BARRICK, SWITZER, LONG, BALSLEY & VAN EVERA, LLP 6833 Stalter Drive Rockford, Illinois 61108 (815) 962-6611 jbooher@bslbv.com 7641R TRRT 6/28 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO CITY OF SOUTH BELOIT, an Illinois municipal corporation, Plaintiff vs.

ESTATE OF EDWIN H. GARBER, Deceased, LARRY D. GARBER, Executor; LARRY D. GARBER; STEVEN P. GARBER; WINNEBAGO COUNTY TRUSTEE; and UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants CASE NO. 17-CH-40 PUBLIC NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Public Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in said Court in the above-entitled cause on May 3, 2017, 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 lands and premises in said Judgment mentioned or so much thereof as may be necessary to realize the amount due to satisfy said Judgment with the terms and conditions as set forth herein: A. The name, address and telephone number of the person to contact for information regarding the real estate is: Douglas R. Henry BARRICK, SWITZER, LONG, BALSLEY & VAN EVERA, LLP 6833 Stalter Drive Rockford, IL 61108 (815) 962-6611 B. The common address of said property is: 327 Burr Oak Road, South Beloit, Illinois.

C. The legal description of the property is: Lot Seventy-three (73) as designated upon the Plat of Forest View, the Plat of which is recorded in Book 13 of Plats on page 38 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois; situated in the County of Winnebago, State of Illinois.

P.I.N.: 04-07-229-008 D. A description of the improvements on the real estate is: none.

E. The time and place of sale is: Tuesday, July 11, 2017, at 11:00 o’clock A.M. in the lobby of the Winnebago County Justice Center, 650 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois.

F. The terms of the sale are: to the highest and best bidder with cash or certified check in full at time of sale. Property is conveyed in “AS IS” condition. Sale subject to court approval; buyer will be entitled to possession of property 30 days after confirmation of sale by court.

G. Title will be conveyed subject to all general real estate taxes which are a lien upon the real estate, but have not yet become due and payable, and special assessment, if any, and easements

and restrictions of record.

Dated at Rockford, Illinois, this 14th day of June, 2017.

GARY CARUANA, SHERIFF OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY PREPARED BY: DOUGLAS R. HENRY BARRICK, SWITZER, LONG, BALSLEY & VAN EVERA, LLP 6833 Stalter Drive Rockford, IL 61108 (815) 962-6611 7642R TRRT 6/28 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.

PETER S. CRANE, as Trustee under the Peter S. Crane Living Trust dated August 21, 2007 and UNKNOWN OWNERS Defendants.

Case No. 2017 ED 9 NOTICE TO PETER S. CRANE for PUBLICATION (6960 Rydberg Road, Rockford, Illinois 61109) The requisite Affidavit having been duly filed in my office, NOTICE is hereby given you, PETER S. CRANE, as Trustee under the Peter S. Crane Living Trust dated August 21, 2007, 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 condemnation of the premises described as follows, to-wit: Legal description of the mortgage real estate and common address: The West Half (1/2) of Lot Nine (9) 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; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois.

COMMON ADDRESS: 523 Union Street Rockford, Illinois 61109 P.I.N. Number: 11-26-180-007 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 14th day of July, 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 7643R TRRT 6/28 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 & Remodeling business in said County and

State under the name of J. Banks Contracting at the following post office addresses: 2637 Bildahl St., Rockford, IL 61109; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Johnnie W. Banks, 815-329-0893 SIGNED: Johnnie W. Banks 6/7/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 7th day of June, A.D. 2017.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Angela Reina, DEPUTY 7651R TRRT 6/28 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.

HARBOUR PORTFOLIO VII L.P., UNKNOWN OWNERS, and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants.

Case No. 2017-CH-476 Address: 231 Royal Avenue Rockford, IL 61101 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 Demolition Lien Foreclosure action was filed on June 6, 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 Harbour Portfolio VII L.P. 4. A legal description of the real estate sufficient to identify it with reasonable certainty is as follows: COLTONS SUBD PT NE ¼ SEC 21-44-1 3-29 LOT 010 BLOCK 006 situated in Winnebago County, Illinois P.I.N. No. 11-21-234-003 5. A common address or description of the location of the real estate is as follows: 231 Royal Avenue, Rockford, IL 61101 6. An identification of the Lien sought to be foreclosed is as follows: a. Name of Property Owners: Harbour Portfolio VII L.P. b. Name of Lien Holder: City of Rockford c. Date of Lien: January 21, 2016 d. Date of Recording: February 19, 2016 e. County Where Recorded: Winnebago County, Illinois f. Recording Document Identification: 20161004485 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 1st day of August, 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 – ARDC #6323902 City of Rockford Department of Law 425 E. State Street Rockford, IL 61104 (779) 348-7395 7657R TRRT 6/28

June 14, 2017 The Rock River Times. n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Plaintiff, -v.CHANTHA CHANTHAKOUN, et al Defendant 16CH 00959 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 15, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on July 18, 2017, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 73 AS DESIGNATED UPON PLAT NO. 3 OF SWANSON PARK, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE EAST 1/2 OF SECTION 3, TOWNSHIP 43 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 40 ON PAGE 52B IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 6563 ABINGTON DRIVE, ROCKFORD, IL 61109 Property Index No. 16-03402-009.

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 14-16-14060.

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. 14-16-14060 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 16 CH 00959 TJSC#: 37-2716 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.

I719175 P7596R TRRT 6/21 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 Subcontractor business in said County and State under the name of JR Williams Solutions at the following post office addresses: 308 N. Center St., Rockton, IL 61072; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Jonathan Richard Williams SIGNED: Jonathan Richard Williams 5/30/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 30th day of May, A.D. 2017.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Thalia Gallardo, DEPUTY 7592R TRRT 6/14 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC Plaintiff, -v.SOPHIA RAYNER, MIDLAND FUNDING, LLC, PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES, LLC, MUTUAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES CO, LLC, TIMBERLYNE HOLLOW MASTER HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION Defendant 16CH 0498 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 20, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on July 21, 2017, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen

Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT TWO HUNDRED THIRTY-SIX (236) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF TIMBERLYNE HOLLOW PHASE 2, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE WEST HALF OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 15 AND PART OF THE EAST HALF OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 15 AND PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 10, ALL IN TOWNSHIP 45 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 47 OF PLATS ON PAGE 46 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 6411 EDGEWOOD ROAD, Machesney Park, IL 61115 Property Index No. 08-15252-031.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $282,444.48.

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, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 263-0003 Please refer to file number C16-38544.

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.

POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 263-0003 E-Mail: ilpleadings@potestivolaw. com Attorney File No. C16-38544 Case Number: 16 CH 0498 TJSC#: 37-3896 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.

I721229 P7597R TRRT 6/21 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Plaintiff, -v.CHERYL A. STILTNER, et al Defendant 16CH 00545 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 19, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on June 28, 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 1 AS DESIGNATED UPON WESTLAKE TOWNHOME ASSOCIATION SUBDIVISION BEING A RESUBDIVISION OF CONDOMINIUM LOT 93 AND PART OF CONDOMINIUM LOT 95 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 4TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN AND PART OF SECTION 31 IN TOWNSHIP 27 NORTH, RANGE 11 EAST OF THE 4TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION BEING RECORDED IN BOOK 49 ON PAGES 55B IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS. FORMERLY KNOWN AS: UNIT NO. 93-50 IN WESTLAKE VILLAGE CONDOMINIUMS AS DELINEATED ON A SURVEY OF CERTAIN LOTS OR PARTS THEREOF IN 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, THE PLAT OF

WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 41 OF PLATS ON PAGES 2A, 2B, 3A AND 3B IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS, WHICH SURVEY IS ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT ‘’B’’ TO THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM OWNERSHIP RECORDED NOVEMBER 15, 1996 AS DOCUMENT NO. 9657176, TOGETHER WITH ITS UNDIVIDED PERCENTAGE INTEREST IN THE COMMON ELEMENTS AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME. Commonly known as 3701 LAKEVIEW DRIVE, WINNEBAGO, IL 61088 Property Index No. 09-25455-028.

The real estate is improved with a duplex.

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 14-16-08166.

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. 14-16-08166 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 16 CH 00545 TJSC#: 37-4831 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.

I722744 P7598R TRRT 6/21 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS MIDFIRST BANK Plaintiff, -v.NICHOLAS FLORES A/K/A NICHOLAS G FLORES, LESLIE FLORES A/K/A LESLIE I FLORES, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendant 16CH 272 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 2, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on July 3, 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 FOUR (4) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF SAUBER’S SECOND EAST VIEW SUBDIVISION, A PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 10, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 20 OF PLATS ON PAGE 207 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS, ALSO, PART OF LOT ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE (125) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF NORTH GLENWOOD SUBDIVISION OF THE WEST HALF (1/2) OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) AND PART OF THE NORTH HALF (1/2) OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) AND PART OF THE SOUTH HALF (1/2) OF THE WEST HALF (1/2) OF SECTION 10, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST, THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 11 OF PLATS, PAGE 48 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS, BOUNDED AS FOLLOWS, TO-WIT: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT, 184.5 FEET NORTH

OF THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT; THENCE WEST, PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT; 66 FEET TO THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT; THENCE NORTH ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT, 61.5 FEET; THENCE EAST, PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT, 66 FEET TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT; THENCE SOUTH ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT, 61.5 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 2524 PRIAL AVENUE, Rockford, IL 61101 Property Index No. 11-10429-010.

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

30 years as Rockford’s independent news source. In print weekly, online daily.

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North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number 254690.

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. 254690 Case Number: 16 CH 272 TJSC#: 37-5015 I723015 P7599R TRRT 6/21 n n n In the 17th Judicial Circuit, Winnebago County, Illinois Estate of Debaldo M. Ceci Deceased 2017-W-0000388 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is hereby given to the creditors of Debaldo M. Ceci, that he died on May 9, 2017. The Administrator of said estate is Charlene B. Ceci. The attorney of record for matters concerning the estate is Kathy A. McNeely-Johnson of Legal Serenity PC, 403 Auburn St., Rockford, IL 61103.

The estate falls under the procedure provisions of the Small Estate per Illinois Statute 755 ILCS 5/25-1.

Claims against the estate may be filed with Kathy McNeely-Johnson at Legal Serenity PC, 403 Auburn St. Rockford, IL 61103 on or before December 1, 2017. Any claim not made on or before such date is barred.

7586R TRRT 6/14 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 Ministry helping those who are grieving, lost with no hope, also life coaching business in said County and State under the name of Miracle’s Ministries at the following post office addresses: 304 S. Johnston, Rockford, IL 61102; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Miracle Cooper SIGNED: Miracle Cooper 5/26/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 26th day of May, A.D. 2017.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Thalia Gallardo, DEPUTY 7590R TRRT 6/14 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 License & Title Work, issue vehicle stickers business in said County and State under the name of State License & Title Service at the following post office addresses: 1616 18th Ave., Rockford, IL 61104; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Sandra J. Conley, 779-200-1376 SIGNED: Sandra J. Conley 6/6/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 6th day of June, A.D. 2017.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Amy Reininger, DEPUTY 7658R TRRT 6/28

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n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Plaintiff, -v.LISA A. CLARK, et al Defendant 17CH 00202 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 24, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on July 6, 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 13 IN BLOCK 9 AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF CENTRAL PARK SUBDIVISION, BEING A SUBDIVISION LYING IN THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 15, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE THIRD P.M, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION RECORDED IN BOOK 12 OF PLATS ON PAGE 49 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 2823 CUSTER AVENUE, ROCKFORD, IL 61101 Property Index No. 11-15227-009.

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 FORE-

CLOSURE 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 14-17-02123.

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. 14-17-02123 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 17 CH 00202 TJSC#: 37-4997 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.

I723020 P7600R TRRT 6/21 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR MERRILL LYNCH MORTGAGE INVESTORS TRUST, MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-MLN1 Plaintiff, -v.MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., et al Defendant 16CH 00897 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 24, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on July 6, 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 (120) AS DESIGNATED UPON PLAT NO. 2 OF DIXON’S AND NIEMAN’S WESTVALE SUBDIVISION, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 34, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 38 OF PLATS ON PAGE 46A IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 1820 HIGHRIDGE ROAD, ROCKFORD,

IL 61108 Property Index No. 12-34253-012.

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 14-16-13786.

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. 14-16-13786 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 16 CH 00897 TJSC#: 37-4995 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.

I723021 P7601R TRRT 6/21 n n n 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.

CHARLES J. MARKESE; JOANN M. MARKESE; WOODLAND POND HOMEOWNER’S ASSOCIATION; UNKNOWN OWNERS; UNKNOWN TENANTS; UNKNOWN SPOUSES; UNKNOWN HEIRS and NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants.

Case No.: 2016 CH 566 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered by the Court in the above-entitled cause, the property hereinafter described or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment, will be sold to the highest bidder.

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

B. The common address and other common description, if any, of the real estate is: 5351 Woodland Pond Lane, Loves Park, Illinois 61111.

C. The legal description of the real estate is: Lot One (1) as designated upon the Plat of Woodland Pond Subdivision, being a Subdivision of part of the West Half (1/2) of the East Half (1/2) of the Northeast Quarter (1/4) of Section 34, Township 45 North, Range 2 East of the Third Principal Meridian, the Plat of which is recorded in Book 43 of Plats on Page 180 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois, EXCEPTING THEREFROM Part of Lot One (1) as designated upon the Plat of Woodland Pond Subdivision, being a Subdivision of part of the West Half (1/2) of the East Half (1/2) of the Northeast Quarter (1/4) of Section 34, Township 45 North, Range 2 East of the Third Principal Meridian, the Plat of which is recorded in Book 43 of Plats on Page 180 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois, bounded and described as follows, to-wit: Commencing at the Southwest corner of said Lot; thence North 55 degrees 50 minutes 19 seconds East, along the Southerly line of said Lot, 155.00 feet to the point of beginning of the following described premises, to-wit: Thence North 55 degrees 50 minutes 19 seconds East, along the Southerly line of said Lot, 193.16 feet to the most Easterly corner of said Lot; thence North 66 degrees 44 minutes 08 seconds West along a Northeasterly line of said Lot 3.59 feet; thence South 54 degrees 55 minutes 59 seconds West 191.25 feet to the point of beginning; ALSO Part of Lot Two (2) as designated upon the Plat of Woodland Pond Subdivision, being a Subdivision of part of the West Half (1/2) of the East Half (1/2) of the Northeast Quarter (1/4), Section 34,

Township 45 North, Range 2 East of the Third Principal Meridian, the Plat of which is recorded in Book 43 of Plats on Page 180 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois, bounded and described as follows, to-wit: Commencing at the Southwest corner of said Lot; thence North 00 degrees 01 minute 35 seconds West, along the West line of said Lot 131.07 feet to the Southwest corner of Lot One (1) as designated upon said plat, said point being the point of beginning of the following described premises, to-wit: Thence North 55 degrees 50 minutes 19 seconds East along a Northwesterly line of said Lot Two (2), a distance of 155.00 feet; thence South 54 degrees 55 minutes 59 seconds West 156.70 feet to the West line of said Lot; thence North 00 degrees 01 minute 35 seconds West along the West line of said Lot 2.99 feet to the point of beginning; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois.

D. A description of the improvements on the real estate is: A vacant lot of land of approximately 32,670 square feet (0.75 acres).

E. The time and place of sale will be June 29, 2017, at 11:00 A.M., Winnebago County Justice Center, Lobby, 650 West State Street, Rockford, County of Winnebago, Illinois.

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

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

H. The property will not be available for inspection.

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

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

BLACKHAWK BANK, Plaintiff By: HINSHAW & CULBERTSON LLP By: Yashekia T. Simpkins One of Its Attorneys PREPARED BY: Yashekia T. Simpkins (ARDC #6307014) HINSHAW & CULBERTSON LLP 100 Park Avenue P.O. Box 1389 Rockford, IL 61105-1389 Phone: 815-490-4900 Fax: 815-490-4901 ysimpkins@hinshawlaw.com 7602R TRRT 6/21 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO ALPINE BANK & TRUST CO., Plaintiff, v.

DONALD P. SHRIVER, in his capacity as Special Representative for the Estate of PAULETTE S.

MATTSON; JEFFREY MATTSON; GREG MATTSON; UNKNOWN OWNERS; UNKNOWN TENANTS; UNKNOWN SPOUSES; UNKNOWN HEIRS and NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants.

Case No.: 2016 CH 1006 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered by the Court in the above-entitled cause, the property hereinafter described or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment, will be sold to the highest bidder.

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

B. The common address and other common description, if any, of the real estate is: 231 Atwood Avenue, Rockford, Illinois 61102.

C. The legal description of the real estate is: Lots Thirteen (13) and Fourteen (14) in Block Fourteen (14) as designated upon the Plat of Ridgewood Subdivision, being a Subdivision of a part of the East Half (1/2) of the East Half (1/2) of Section 19, Township 44 North, Range 1 East of the Third Principal Meridian, the Plat of which Subdivision is recorded in the Recorder’s Office in Book 16 of Plats on Page 1; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois.

D. A description of the improvements on the real estate is: A single-family house with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom consisting of approximately 1,120 square feet.

E. The time and place of sale will be June 29, 2017, at 11:00 A.M., Winnebago County Justice Center, Lobby, 650 West State Street, Rockford, County of Winnebago, Illinois.

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

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

H. The property will not be available for inspection.

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

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

ALPINE BANK & TRUST CO., Plaintiff By: HINSHAW & CULBERTSON LLP By: Yashekia T. Simpkins One of Its Attorneys PREPARED BY: Yashekia T. Simpkins (ARDC #6307014) HINSHAW & CULBERTSON LLP 100 Park Avenue P.O. Box 1389

Rockford, IL 61105-1389 Phone: 815-490-4900 Fax: 815-490-4901 ysimpkins@hinshawlaw.com 7603R TRRT 6/21 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN RE THE ESTATE OF: LELAND L. WOLFE, Deceased.

NO: 2017 P 243 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of LELAND L. WOLFE. Letters of Office were issued on May 31, 2017, to JAMES E. WOLFE, 792 Glenhaven Place, Nipomo, California 93444, who is the legal representative of the estate. 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 December 20, 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 attorney within ten days after it has been filed.

DATED: June 9, 2017 JAMES E. WOLFE Executor Attorney Peter A. Savitski ARDC No.: 2463741 838 North Main Street Rockford, Illinois 61103 (815) 963-0370 pas-law@sbcglobal.net 7654R TRRT 6/28 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO SS. STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY PROBATE DIVISION ESTATE OF: FRANCIS EJ SCHIER, Deceased.

Case No. 2017 P 29 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of Francis EJ Schier. Letters of Office were issued on January 23, 2017, to Margaret M. Daniele, 1805 Sterling Court, St. Charles, IL 60174, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is Debra A. Delia, Oliver Close, LLC, 124 N. Water Street, Suite 300, P.O. Box 4749, Rockford, IL 61110-4749.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before December 15, 2017, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975, as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred.

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

Copies of claims filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office--Probate Division, must be mailed or delivered

to the estate legal representative and to his/her attorney within ten days after it has been filed.

Dated: June 12, 2017 Margaret M. Daniele, Administrator Debra A. Delia, ARDC #6195886 OLIVER CLOSE, LLC 124 N. Water Street, Suite 300 P.O. Box 4749 Rockford, IL 61110-4749 Telephone: 815-963-0009 Telefax: 815-963-0339 7655R TRRT 6/28 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN PROBATE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: BONNIELY R. ROHLIN, Deceased.

CASE NO. 17-P-74 NOTICE FOR PUBLICATIONWILL AND CLAIMS NOTICE is given of the death of Bonniely R. Rohlin. Letters of Office were issued on May 5, 2017, to Beverly D. Smith, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is Attorney Charles G. Popp, P.C., 215 South State Street, Belvidere, Illinois.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before January 1, 2018, 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, 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 61101, or with the estate legal representative, or both.

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

Charles G. Popp, P.C. #6196513 Attorney for Estate 215 South State Street Belvidere, IL 61008 815-544-3130 7656R TRRT 6/28 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 Insulating windows business in said County and State under the name of Applied Panes at the following post office addresses: 4401 Wildwood Lane, Rockford, IL 61101; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Leroy E. Lewandowski SIGNED: Leroy E. Lewandowski 5/30/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 30th day of May, A.D. 2017.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Thalia Gallardo, DEPUTY 7591R TRRT 6/14

June 14, 2017 The Rock River Times. n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a Hair Braiding business in said County and State

under the name of Fernande Hair Braiding at the following post office addresses: 6602-B North Second Street, Loves Park, IL 61111; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Diodan Fernande SIGNED: Diodan Fernande 6/8/17

n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered by the Court in Winnebago County Case No. 2016 CH 1006, the property hereinafter described or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment, will be sold to the highest bidder.

1. The common address and other common description, if any, of the real estate is: 231 Atwood Avenue, Rockford, Illinois 61102.

2. The time and place of sale will be June 29, 2017, at 11:00 A.M., Winnebago County Justice Center, Lobby, 650 West State Street, Rockford, County of Winnebago, Illinois, conducted by the Winnebago County Sheriff.

3. A description of the improvements on the real estate is: A single-family house with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom consisting of approximately 1,120 square feet.

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

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

6. The property will not be available for inspection.

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

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

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

NOTE: PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, YOU ARE ADVISED THAT THE LAW FIRM OF HINSHAW & CULBERTSON LLP IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. 7603R TRRT 6/21 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY - ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON, FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATE-HOLDERS OF THE CWALT, INC., ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2006-J2 MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-J2; Plaintiff, vs. JOSHUA P. CELLITTI; JENNIFER A. CELLITTI; BLACKHAWK BANK FKA BLACKHAWK STATE BANK; PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES, LLC; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; UNKNOWN TENANTS AND OCCUPANTS; Defendants, 15CH 1076 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, July 6, 2017 at the hour of 1:00 p.m. at Intercounty’s Winnebago County office, 7210 East State Street, Suite 102, Rockford, Illinois 61108, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 7709 North Gate Road, Roscoe, IL 61073.

P.I.N. 04-26-202-009 and 04-26-202-008.

The mortgaged real estate is: 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.

For information call Ms. Jennifer Niesen at Plaintiff’s Attorney, BP Peterman Law Group LLC, 165 Bishops Way, Brookfield, Wisconsin 53005. 847-464-8089. 2014-00313 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I722437 P7574R TRRT 6/14 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO BANK OF AMERICA,

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 8th day of June, A.D. 2017.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Thalia Gallardo, DEPUTY 7649R TRRT 6/28 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 barber shop & selling products business in said County and State under the name of A Cut Above The Rest at the following post office addresses: 4201-4203

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR MERRILL LYNCH MORTGAGE INVESTORS TRUST, MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-MLN1 Plaintiff, -v.- MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., et al Defendant 16CH 00897 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 24, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on July 6, 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 1820 HIGHRIDGE ROAD, ROCKFORD, IL 61108 Property Index No. 12-34-253-012.

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 14-16-13786.

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. 14-16-13786 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 16 CH 00897 TJSC#: 37-4995 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.

I723021 P7601R TRRT 6/21 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS STILLMAN BANCCORP N.A. Plaintiff, -v.- PAUL R. MATTIS, et al Defendant 17CH 00229 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 31, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on July 12, 2017, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:

Auburn St., Rockford, IL 61101; Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK signed intend to conduct and transact a telecommunication and virtual that the true and real full names of Thalia Gallardo, DEPUTY 7653R TRRT 6/28 assistance company business in all persons owning, conducting or said County and State under the transacting such business are as n n n follows: Tamica Childress ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE name of Foxbrook Ventures at the following post office addresses: 2424 SIGNED: Tamica Childress 6/8/17 OF INTENTION Whale Ave., Rockford, IL 61109; Subscribed and sworn (or STATE OF ILLINOIS, that the true and real full names of affirmed to) before me, this 8th COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO day of June, A.D. 2017.

This is to certify that the under- all persons owning, conducting or

Commonly known as 950 DREXEL BLVD., MACHESNEY PARK, IL 61115 Property Index No. 08-31-329-022 (139C532A).

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 14-17-02938.

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. 14-17-02938 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 17 CH 00229 TJSC#: 37-5240 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.

I723490 P7633R TRRT 6/28 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. TERESA DENICE WHITEHEAD; SHANE MICHAEL WHITEHEAD; CITIZEN’S FINANCE OF ILLINOIS, INC JSL FUNDING, LLC; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 15CH 1106 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, July 6, 2017 at the hour of 1:00 p.m. at Intercounty’s Winnebago County office, 7210 East State Street, Suite 102, Rockford, Illinois 61108, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 1208 Crystal Drive, Machesney Park, IL 61115.

P.I.N. 08-20-301-007.

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.

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transacting such business are as follows: Shantelle Mabry SIGNED: Shantelle Mabry 5/25/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 25th day of May, A.D. 2017.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Thalia Gallardo, DEPUTY 7652R TRRT 6/28

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. 15-036956 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I722439 P7575R TRRT 6/14 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. JOANNE G. HAIGHT; RANDI A. HAIGHT; Defendants, 16CH 910 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, July 6, 2017 at the hour of 1:00 p.m. at Intercounty’s Winnebago County office, 7210 East State Street, Suite 102, Rockford, Illinois 61108, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 2408 Colorado Avenue, Rockford, IL 61108.

P.I.N. 12-31-479-002.

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

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

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

(614) 220-5611. 16-030386 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I722440 P7576R TRRT 6/14 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered by the Court in Winnebago County Case No. 2016 CH 566, the property hereinafter described or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment, will be sold to the highest bidder.

1. The common address and other common description, if any, of the real estate is: 5351 Woodland Pond Lane, Loves Park, Illinois 61111.

2. The time and place of sale will be June 29, 2017, at 11:00 A.M., Winnebago County Justice Center, Lobby, 650 West State Street, Rockford, County of Winnebago, Illinois, conducted by the Winnebago County Sheriff.

3. A description of the improvements on the real estate is: A vacant lot of land of approximately 32,670 square feet (0.75 acres).

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

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

6. The property will not be available for inspection.

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

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

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

NOTE: PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, YOU ARE ADVISED THAT THE LAW FIRM OF HINSHAW & CULBERTSON LLP IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. 7602R TRRT 6/21

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The Rock River Times. June 14, 2017

n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT INDIVIDUALLY BUT AS TRUSTEE FOR PRETIUM MORTGAGE ACQUISITION TRUST Plaintiff, -v.- SUONG HO CHO, et al Defendant 16CH 00953 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 July 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 15550 STONECREST ROAD, SOUTH BELOIT, IL 61080 Property Index No. 04-04-451-005.

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 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 14-16-15178.

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. 14-16-15178 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 16 CH 00953 TJSC#: 37-1841 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.

I719171 P7625R TRRT 6/28 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO FINANCIAL ILLINOIS, INC. Plaintiff, -v.- RICHARD D. HUFFMAN, et al Defendant 16CH 00640 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 26, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on July 28, 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 2322 SPRING BROOK AVENUE, ROCKFORD, IL 61107 Property Index No. 12-17-251-010.

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 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 14-16-09689.

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. 14-16-09689 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 16 CH 00640 TJSC#: 37-4191 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.

I722240 P7626R TRRT 6/28 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY - ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS M&T BANK; Plaintiff, vs.

UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF CLIFTON P. INSKO; ROCK RIVER WATER RECLAMATION DISTRICT; ESTATE OF CLIFTON PATRICK INSKO; BRENNA INSKO DELBERT G. INSKO; MARK TODD INSKO; PATRICIA ANN INSKO; TARA PATE SCHLEGEL; DENNIS R. PATE INDIVIDUALLY AND AS INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF CLIFTON PATRICK INSKO; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 16CH 772 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, July 20, 2017 at the hour of 1:00 p.m. at Intercounty’s Winnebago County office, 7210 East State Street, Suite 102, Rockford, Illinois 61108, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 04-35-427-004.

Commonly known as 7922 Burr Oak Road, Roscoe, IL 61073.

The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

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

(312) 360-9455. W16-0677 I723201 P7627R TRRT 6/28 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.- MANIVONE SIPHENGPHONE, et al Defendant 2016CH 674 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 17, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on July 18, 2017, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 605 15TH AVENUE, ROCKFORD, IL 61104 Property Index No. 11-35-131-003.

The real estate is improved with a single family home with 1.5 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 5pm. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 416-5500. Please refer to file number 256185.

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 Leibert Pierce, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 416-5500 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 256185 Case Number: 2016 CH 674 TJSC#: 37-5094 I723271 P7631R TRRT 6/28 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. JUDITH A. ZINK Defendants, 16CH 828 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, July 20, 2017 at the hour of 1:00 p.m. at Intercounty’s Winnebago County office, 7210 East State Street, Suite 102, Rockford, Illinois 61108, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 2615 Brighton Road, Rockford, IL 61108.

P.I.N. 12-30-109-003.

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

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

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

(614) 220-5611. 16-028034 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I723212 P7628R TRRT 6/28 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS GREEN TREE SERVICING LLC Plaintiff, -v.- ALBERT LEE, et al Defendant 11CH 1382 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on July 31, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on July 26, 2017, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 215-217 REGAN STREET, ROCKFORD, IL 61107 Property Index No. 11-24-378-004.

The real estate is improved with a multi unit condominium with a 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. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602.

Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number 555.

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. 555 Case Number: 11 CH 1382 TJSC#: 37-5127 I723261 P7630R TRRT 6/28 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 NRZ PASS-THROUGH TRUST V; Plaintiff, vs. ANTOINETTE OLSZEWSKI; JOZEF KOZAK; WINNEBAGO COUNTY TREASURERORDERS; Defendants, 15CH 945 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, July 20, 2017 at the hour of 1:00 p.m. at Intercounty’s Winnebago County office, 7210 East State Street, Suite 102, Rockford, Illinois 61108, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 3231 South Main Street, Rockford, IL 61102.

P.I.N. 15-03-102-025.

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. 16-002750 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I723215 P7629R TRRT 6/28 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. JOHN V. CHEVCHUC; BYRON BANK, STATE BANKING ASSOCIATION; CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A., SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO CAPITAL ONE BANK; MAXIMUS COLLECTIONS AS ASSIGNEE OF METRIS-DMB; Defendants, 16CH 786 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, July 6, 2017 at the hour of 1:00 p.m. at Intercounty’s Winnebago County office, 7210 East State Street, Suite 102, Rockford, Illinois 61108, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 704 South Greenview Avenue, Rockford, IL 61102.

P.I.N. 11-21-355-002.

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

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

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

(614) 220-5611. 16-026187 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I722448 P7577R TRRT 6/14

June 14, 2017 The Rock River Times. n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Plaintiff, -v.- CHANTHA CHANTHAKOUN, et al Defendant 16CH 00959 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 15, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on July 18, 2017, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 6563 ABINGTON DRIVE, ROCKFORD, IL 61109 Property Index No. 16-03-402-009.

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 14-16-14060.

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. 14-16-14060 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 16 CH 00959 TJSC#: 37-2716 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.

I719175 P7596R TRRT 6/21 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC Plaintiff, -v.- SOPHIA RAYNER, MIDLAND FUNDING, LLC, PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES, LLC, MUTUAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES CO, LLC, TIMBERLYNE HOLLOW MASTER HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION Defendant 16CH 0498 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 20, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on July 21, 2017, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 6411 EDGEWOOD ROAD, Machesney Park, IL 61115 Property Index No. 08-15-252-031.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $282,444.48.

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, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 263-0003 Please refer to file number C16-38544.

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.

POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 263-0003 E-Mail: ilpleadings@potestivolaw.com Attorney File No. C16-38544 Case Number: 16 CH 0498 TJSC#: 37-3896 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.

I721229 P7597R TRRT 6/21 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Plaintiff, -v.- CHERYL A. STILTNER, et al Defendant 16CH 00545 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 19, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on June 28, 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 3701 LAKEVIEW DRIVE, WINNEBAGO, IL 61088 Property Index No. 09-25-455-028.

The real estate is improved with a duplex.

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 14-16-08166.

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. 14-16-08166 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 16 CH 00545 TJSC#: 37-4831 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.

I722744 P7598R TRRT 6/21 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS MIDFIRST BANK Plaintiff, -v.- NICHOLAS FLORES A/K/A NICHOLAS G FLORES, LESLIE FLORES A/K/A LESLIE I FLORES, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendant 16CH 272 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 2, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on July 3, 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 2524 PRIAL AVENUE, Rockford, IL 61101 Property Index No. 11-10-429-010.

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 254690.

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. 254690 Case Number: 16 CH 272 TJSC#: 37-5015 I723015 P7599R TRRT 6/21 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Plaintiff, -v.- LISA A. CLARK, et al Defendant 17CH 00202 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 24, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on July 6, 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 2823 CUSTER AVENUE, ROCKFORD, IL 61101 Property Index No. 11-15-227-009.

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

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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 14-17-02123.

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. 14-17-02123 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 17 CH 00202 TJSC#: 37-4997 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.

I723020 P7600R TRRT 6/21 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO CITY OF SOUTH BELOIT, an Illinois municipal corporation, Plaintiff vs. ESTATE OF EDWIN H. GARBER, Deceased, LARRY D. GARBER, Executor; LARRY D. GARBER; STEVEN P. GARBER; WINNEBAGO COUNTY TRUSTEE; and UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants CASE NO. 17-CH-40 PUBLIC NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Public Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in said Court in the above-entitled cause on May 3, 2017, 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 lands and premises in said Judgment mentioned or so much thereof as may be necessary to realize the amount due to satisfy said Judgment with the terms and conditions as set forth herein: A. The name, address and telephone number of the person to contact for information regarding the real estate is: Douglas R. Henry BARRICK, SWITZER, LONG, BALSLEY & VAN EVERA, LLP 6833 Stalter Drive Rockford, IL 61108 (815) 962-6611 B. The common address of said property is: 327 Burr Oak Road, South Beloit, Illinois.

C. The legal description of the property is: P.I.N.: 04-07-229-008 D. A description of the improvements on the real estate is: none.

E. The time and place of sale is: Tuesday, July 11, 2017, at 11:00 o’clock A.M. in the lobby of the Winnebago County Justice Center, 650 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois.

F. The terms of the sale are: to the highest and best bidder with cash or certified check in full at time of sale. Property is conveyed in “AS IS” condition. Sale subject to court approval; buyer will be entitled to possession of property 30 days after confirmation of sale by court.

G. Title will be conveyed subject to all general real estate taxes which are a lien upon the real estate, but have not yet become due and payable, and special assessment, if any, and easements and restrictions of record.

Dated at Rockford, Illinois, this 14th day of June, 2017.

GARY CARUANA, SHERIFF OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY PREPARED BY: DOUGLAS R. HENRY BARRICK, SWITZER, LONG, BALSLEY & VAN EVERA, LLP 6833 Stalter Drive Rockford, IL 61108 (815) 962-6611 7642R TRRT 6/28

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VOICES FROM THE GRAVE

A hard end to a hard life

BY KATHI KRESOL

M CONTRIBUTOR

argaret Burke led a hard life. She moved to Rockford around 1883, bringing her only surviving child William to the city from Janesville, Wisconsin. Mrs. Burke had buried two husbands and ten children in her 60 years. William’s father had died in a freak accident inside an ice house in Green Bay, leaving his widow destitute.

Mrs. Burke worked hard cleaning houses and doing laundry for others, barely scraping enough money to support herself and her son.

When questioned later, her neighbors would speak fondly of Margaret.

She impressed them with her positive outlook. One neighbor stated that Mrs. Burke always claimed life was sweet.

Anyone else might not have seen her life quite that way. The neighbors all knew Margaret’s 23-year-oldold son, William. They had overheard the arguments, seen the bruises left on the old woman’s face, and had heard William come in at all hours of the night. Despite her cheery disposition, they knew that William made Margaret’s life a living hell.

When they tried to speak to Margaret about her son’s behavior, she always brushed it o�. She would say that William would have spells and wouldn’t know what he was doing. The neighbors knew

LOCAL HISTORY

Rockford’s founding years

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

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

This week, we look back at the N.C. Thompson Reaper Works, one of the city’s earliest mega manufacturers.

the truth behind the poor woman’s excuses. They had heard her pleading with William not to drink and visit the houses of ill repute.

No one believed that William would really hurt his mother, of course. So they were surprised to see the police breaking down the door of the Burkes’ house on April 29, 1893. They knew nothing of the events that had unfolded earlier that day.

Sheri� Burbank was at his usual post that morning when he heard a commotion outside of the courtroom. There was a scru�y man who was obviously intoxicated attempting to enter. The sheri� stepped forward to intercept the man. The man instantly recognized the sheri� and began to sob: “I killed her….I killed my best friend! Why did I do it?” the man stated as the sheri� moved him further from the door.

The sheri� began to question the young man and realized who it was that stood before him. He decided to take the man to the jail and o�er him some co�ee. While he was attempting to sober the man up enough to get a statement, Sheri� Burbank sent two of his deputies over to the family’s cottage on Court Street to ask Mrs. Burke to join them.

The deputies did as they were asked.

They knocked on the door but got no response. They decided to enter the house and found the door unlocked. As soon as the two men opened the door, they realized from the smell that something

horrible had taken place inside the cottage.

When they finally entered the home they found Margaret on her bed with a blanket pulled up over her head. They pulled the cover back and were shocked to find that Margaret Burke had been shot in the chest at point blank range. She had been dead for almost a week and the body was badly decomposed.

William would later tell the sheri� that he feared that the townspeople would rise up and lynch him when they realized what he had done to his mother.

When asked why he would do such a terrible thing to his own mother, William claimed that he had no memory of the killing. He also claimed that it was the whiskey that made him do all kinds of bad things.

William Burke’s trial would make headlines all over the United States.

William’s defense was handled by the Andrew Brothers Law Firm. They felt they had a great case for insanity. State’s Attorney Frost, on the other hand, believed that William knew exactly what he was doing when he killed his mother.

The defense team brought forward many men who knew and worked with William. They all testified that he had always been odd but that his violence had increased with his rapid addiction to whiskey.

The prosecution called a multitude of doctors who had interviewed William.

They all testified that William knew what he was doing was wrong. They brought forward the fact that William had written a note and hung it on the door that stated that Margaret would be away for a time.

The prosecution also read back William’s confession allowing the jury to hear the details from William’s own mouth.

State’s Attorney Frost also shared another shocking claim. Margaret was not to be William’s only victim. She was the first name on a list of six individuals that William wanted dead. Four of the names were police authorities that William felt had treated him badly.

William stated that he hadn’t acted on killing the others yet because “the Almighty God had not given him the courage to do that.”

William was found guilty of the murder and sent to the penitentiary in Aurora. The debate over William’s sanity would reappear and within a few years, he was transferred to a hospital for the criminally insane. R. Kathi Kresol is a local author and historian who has researched Rockford’s past for over a decade. Kathi also serves on the Board of the Rockford Historical Society and will be joining other board members and volunteers for the Rockford Historical Society’s Annual Cemetery Walk. The walk will be at Greenwood Cemetery this year and will take place on Saturday, June 17 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Please visit the website at rhsil.org for more information.

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FARM & AG

Addressing your pollination needs

BY GRANT MCCARTY CONTRIBUTOR

Most of the fruits and vegetables that you grow need to be pollinated in order to yield. The act of pollination is when the pollen grains from the male part of the flower are moved to the female part of the same species. When the pollen is now on the female part, the ovary will be fertilized, producing seeds. This seems like a straightforward explanation but what you now depend on are the pollinators themselves to conduct the pollination for you.

Di�erent vegetables have pollination needs. This includes the self-pollinizers that have flowers which can only receive their own pollen. Examples in this group include bush beans, peas, and tomatoes. Another group of pollinizers will either set seed from their own pollen or from a pollen from another plant. Examples include pumpkin, squash, cucumbers, eggplant, peppers, and watermelon.

The reason for the colors of flowers on vegetables is due to the attraction of certain pollinators. Bees, for instance, like white, yellow, and blue flowers that may also have a mild odor. Looking at your garden, you will see yellow flowers on your tomatoes and squash. While bees are the typical pollinators we think

about in the garden, you will find other insects that will be pollinators.

If you are concerned about pollination in your garden, you can address this. Planting pollinator strips around your garden can be a good way to entice pollinators to visit. You can find mixes that contain a wide range of colorful flowers. Be mindful that sometimes these mixtures can become invasive if not managed. If you have a friend who is a beekeeper, see if they would like to utilize your garden area if it is large enough to sustain a hive. Buckwheat is a wonderful summer cover crop that assists with pollination. This cover crop can become hard to manage though and you’ll want to remove it when it goes to seed, usually that is fine as your plants have been pollinated already.

Keep in mind that weather is a major factor in pollination. In previous seasons, our area has seen very warm weather the end of June, which has kept pollinators from getting to the pollen and properly assisting in pollination.

If this occurs, you will have to wait it out. R. 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.

Suspect herbicide drift?

U of I Extension has answers

BY LAUREN QUINN U OF I NEWS BUREAU

URBANA – Every year the Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) receives approximately 72 complaints of crop damage due to pesticide drift. When drift occurs, it is important to know the basics of the complaint process as well as the available resources.

“Ne ig hb orly d i s c u s sion s b e for e pesticides are applied are a good idea so applicators are aware if sensitive plants are growing near the application site,” says Aaron Hager, weed scientist in the Department of Crop Sciences at the University of Illinois. “Before doing anything, both parties should make an e�ort to discuss the suspected drift incident and rule out other possible causes of the damage. In cases where the cause of the damage remains unclear or where the parties will not work together, a formal complaint may be necessary.”

The IDOA and University of Illinois Extension each have important roles in assisting Illinois citizens in dealing with pesticides. The IDOA administers and enforces laws related to pesticide use and U of I Extension assists to educate and solve problems.

If pesticide drift is suspected, you may send a�ected plant samples to the U of I Plant Clinic. “Be sure to include as much relevant information as possible,” says Michelle Wiesbrook, an Extension spec ia l ist in t he Pest ic ide Sa fet y Education Program.

Because the Plant Clinic does not perform pesticide residue tests, the cause of a symptom cannot be attributed to pesticide drift with 100 percent certainty.

However, it is possible for clinic sta� and specialists to rule out other possible causes and establish whether pesticide drift is the likely cause.

The IDOA has three roles that impact its handling of pesticide-drift complaints.

These roles are (1) education and licensing of applicators and operators via the Pesticide Safety Education Program, (2) investigation of complaints, and (3) enforcement of pesticide laws. The roles of IDOA are determined by laws and statutes passed by the Illinois legislature or the federal government.

“If you choose to file a complaint with IDOA, time is of the essence,” Hager says.

“Complaint forms must be received by IDOA within 30 days of the incident or within 30 days of when the damage was first noticed. Complaints filed after that will be kept on record, but no administrative action can be taken.”

The process begins when farmers fill out a pesticide drift complaint form, which can be found at go.illinois.edu/ complaintform or by calling IDOA’s Bureau of Environmental Programs at 1-800-641-3934 (voice and TDD) or 217-785-2427.

The complaint process

Once a complaint is filed with the department, a field inspector is assigned the case. In most cases, the inspector will interview the complainant and inspect the site. Various types of samples, such as plants, water, or soil, may be collected for analysis at an approved laboratory.

The inspector may also interview applicators in the area, examine pesticide records, and collect weather data in an attempt to determine the nature and cause of the damage. The field investigator will then submit a report to IDOA for review.

Both parties will receive written notification if IDOA finds a violation and takes an enforcement action. Penalties range from advisory or warning letters to monetary penalties of $750 to $10,000, depending on the type and severity of the violation. Penalties are determined through a point system defined in the Illinois Pesticide Act. Even if a violation of the Illinois Pesticide Act cannot be substantiated, both the complainant and the alleged violator will be notified in writing of the complaint’s status. The department’s role in pesticide misuse incidents is limited to determining whether a violation has occurred, and cannot help complainants recover damages.

“Certainly, it is easiest and best to prevent herbicide drift from occurring in the first place,” Hager says.” Drift can be extremely expensive and often results in poor neighbor relations.”

Additional information

A useful resource that includes information and helpful tips on preventing and dealing with the o�-target movement of herbicide applications is an online module titled, “Herbicide Tolerant Crop Stewardship”.

“While it was created with producers in mind, it would also be beneficial to homeowners, gardeners, and anyone who grows plants, and it’s free,” Wiesbrook says.

For more information on the topic, see Hager’s original article on the Bulletin and IDOA’s website on pesticide uses and misuses at agr.state.il.us/ pesticides-uses-misuses.

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Baseball

Rivets off to hot start in new campaign

By Mark Schaer

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For TRRT

n 2016, the Rockford Rivets barely missed the playoffs in their first year as members of the Northwoods League. This year, they are looking to make up for lost time.

After starting the year 0-2, Rockford has won six of its last eight games and entered Tuesday’s game against the Madison Mallards in fourth place in the South Division, with a record of 8-6.

As a member of the Northwoods League, Rockford fields some of the best collegiate baseball players in the country. Many of these players, hailing from the likes of Texas Tech, Louisiana State, Arkansas and Illinois, amongst other schools, are major league baseball prospects. What makes the Northwoods League so unique is that a vast majority of these players have not played with or against their teammates before. But you wouldn’t be able to tell that when you visit Rivets Stadium.

From acrobatic catches in center field to towering home runs, the Rivets are showing their worth as second-year members of the league. Rockford is currently midway through a six game home stand, where they have won their first three games by a combined score of 27-12.

Rockford began the season on May 30 visiting Kalamazoo for two games against the Growlers, but were unable to come away with a win. Their homecoming was much more fun - they defeated the Wisconsin Woodchucks 8-2 on June 1 and 11-2 on June 2. With the exception of two close losses to the Battle Creek Bombers on June 3 and 4, Rockford has been stellar since their first two home games. They took to the road for a four-game trip on June 5 and returned to Rockford winning three of four games; two wins came against the Fond du Lac Dock Spiders and one against the Madison Mallards.

Crossword & Sudoku

This week’s solutions, from Page 23.

The past three games have shown how high the ceiling is for Rockford this year. A combination of strong pitching appearances and plenty of offense have led Rockford to three straight victories back at Rivets Stadium. The Rivets ran the Dock Spiders out of town with another two-game sweep on June 9 and June 10. June 10 may have been the most exciting game of the year - Rockford came in without having recorded a home run on the year, but finished the day with three. John Rave (Illinois State) went deep to center field and Zach Rheams (Texas Tech) and JC DeMuri (Quincy University) added back-to-back solo shots later in the game to lead Rockford. The Rivets stayed hot against the Kenosha Kingfish, and DeMuri had another home run; this time, it was a bases-loaded jack in the first inning en route Sunday’s 9-5 victory.

While some consider hitting to be the most exciting part of baseball, it does not tell the entire story. The Rivets have shown off some great pitching as well.

Anthony Dahl (Arkansas) received the Northwoods League Pitcher of the Night award on June 7 in a win at Madison. In eight innings pitched, Dahl gave up no runs and recorded 13 strikeouts to lead Rockford to a 1-0 win. Jack Granath, a Hononegah alum and native of Rockton, has had some good start for the Rivets.

His record sits at 2-1 thus far and he has an ERA of 3.86. R. The Rivets present a unique opportunity for the Rockford area. For 24 more nights this summer, residents can make their way to Rivets Stadium in Loves Park and enjoy competitive baseball on the field at an affordable price. In addition to tickets starting at just $8, the finale of the current homestand, scheduled for 6:35 p.m. tonight vs. the Madison Mallards, is Weiner Wednesday, featuring $1 hot dogs. Call 815-240-4159 or visit RockfordRivets.com for ticket information.

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117th US Open Championship <<< From Back Cover

on Golf Digest’s list of greatest American courses — will view Miller’s previously unpublished comments in this context: Miller lost the chance to call the U.S. Open when Fox Sports outbid NBC on a 12-year deal, beginning with the 2015 event at Chambers Bay, a major-championship newbie like Erin Hills.

“Fox had to cover Chambers Bay, but nobody knew one hole,” Miller said. “It’s so hard compared to Augusta National, where you know every lie and hole and break. The viewer really gets more enjoyment out of it. There’s a history there.

“It’s better to stay with historical courses. Medinah fits that mold. Olympia Fields, where Jim Furyk (tied) the scoring record (in 2003), that was not a quote-unquote

great Open course. But it was all right.”

Vince India, the 2011 Big Ten Player of the Year at Iowa and a Web.com Tour player, competed in the 2011 U.S. Amateur in Wisconsin. He shot a 75 at Blue Mound near Milwaukee and an 81 at Erin Hills.

“That was a few years after it opened, and it was kind of juvenile,” India said.

“I’m sure they have done a few renovations because they needed to kind of tidy up the golf course. It was a bit of a circus out there.”

India pointed to the eighth hole, where a draw is essential to hold the fairway, which slopes left to right.

“It was almost impossible to hit,” India said. “You had to hit it in the left rough, and there was fescue just left of that. It was goofy, like a carnival on some holes.”

“If you were out here and you know about architecture, it was screaming out for a golf course to be built,” Davis said.

So eager was the USGA to find a Midwestern host for its biggest event, it awarded Erin Hills the 2008 U.S. Women’s Amateur Public Links before the course was even complete, and later, the 2011 U.S. Amateur, which is a traditional prelude to a course being placed into the U.S. Open rotation.

Erin Hills fared well for the 2008 tournament. Lang turned out to be more concerned about the course’s shortcomings than the USGA was, and he embarked on a series of changes — some necessary, some not — that marked the beginning of the end of his ownership.

Lang told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel the changes the USGA recommended would have cost between $150,000 and $200,000. He borrowed $2.7 million to bankroll the face-lift he wanted.

“He just kept making everything bigger, which is what makes the place what it is,” one of the original course designers, Dana Fry, told the Journal Sentinel in a six-part series that details the creation of the course.

Lang is expected to be on hand at Erin Hills this week, but with no official role.

He is proud of the project he created despite the personal and professional cost.

“Other people have rebuilt downtowns, but no one has built a golf course specifically for the U.S. Open,” he told the Now Media Group in a recent interview.

Trattner, meanwhile, will be watching from his cell in Waupun.

“It’s sadly ironic,” Wasserman said, “because without Steven Trattner’s efforts, there wouldn’t be an Erin Hills.”

difficult holes. The original green was a punch bowl that was deemed too accepting of marginal approach shots. Now long approaches will roll down a steep embankment.

5. Par 4, 505 yards. Other than to build the tee boxes, architects moved no dirt to create this natural beauty. Players hit to a generous fairway that was extended to the left of the front greenside bunker at the USGA’s recommendation.

6. Par 3, 237 yards. A seemingly straightforward par-3 features a two-tiered green with a false front. At 47 yards, the green is the deepest on the course. Wind could play a huge factor.

7. Par 5, 607 yards. The original No. 7 was a “Dell” hole — a blind par-3 that was fun unless you lost your ball. This No. 7 forces golfers to skirt bunkers on layup shots and leaves a potentially semiblind approach from the bottom of a swale.

8. Par 4, 492 yards. This was originally intended to be the finishing hole or No. 9. The dogleg-left fairway climbs and then slopes to the right. The green is just 24 yards deep but has a helpful backstop.

9. Par 3, 165 yards. This was originally designed as a 19th hole, a way to settle bets. But the downhill

par-3 was too special to leave off the scorecard.

Players won’t need more than a wedge, but the firm green and plethora of bunkers make the tee shot daunting.

10. Par 4, 504 yards. A long walk marks the transition to the back nine. The tee shot is blind, but the landing area is wide and slopes downhill, so the big hitters will feast. The green is heavily bunkered to the right.

11. Par 4, 403 yards. The 11th is viewed as a breather between demanding par-4s. The modest length and lack of fairway bunkers will make this a birdie hole for pros approaching with a wedge.

The green slopes left to right.

12. Par 4, 464 yards. The architects’ minimalist approach is on full display here, with wild topography and a partially hidden green. The tee shot must reach the plateau to afford a reasonable approach to the green set in a hollow.

13. Par 3, 215 yards. Golfers tee off atop a hill and aim for a tabletop green that gently runs away from the tee. The player’s eyes are drawn to the expansive bunker left of the green. Spectators will get a great look from behind the green.

14. Par 5, 613 yards. A good drive offers a classic

risk-reward option. Bomb the second shot over a mound to an elevated green, or lay up short and left for a semi-blind approach? Wayward second shots could end up in the Ashippun River.

15. Par 4, 370 yards. A tantalizing little devil, players could tee off with any club from 3-wood to 8-iron. Decisions will be made based on the teeing ground, the wind and whether the player wants a chance to make eagle.

16. Par 3, 200 yards. A variety of tee boxes, including a “Mike Davis” tee that obscures the view of the pin, makes this an intriguing hole. A dozen bunkers surround the green, and nearly every one could be in play, based on the pin position.

17. Par 4, 481 yards. A tee shot down the right provides golfers with a clear view of the green, which has a natural look, free of bunkering. One of the course’s few remaining trees sits alone to the right of the fairway.

18. Par 5, 663 yards. So what will it be, USGA … a true three-shotter or a chance to reach the green with two bombs? If the wind howls from the west, tee shots could roll out 400 yards, bringing eagles into play. But big trouble lurks left and long.

Miller says one and done for Open venue

By Teddy Greenstein Tribune News Service

Opinions on Erin Hills, which didn’t open for public play until 2006, will flow from players after practice rounds early next week.

Some, though, already have made up their minds.

NBC analyst and 1973 U.S. Open champion Johnny Miller toured the course last fall on foot. His take?

“I don’t think you’ll see (a U.S. Open at) Erin Hills again,” he said in November at the Western Golf Association’s Green Coat Gala in Chicago. “It was really windy when I was there. It’s tough, really long. It’s a nice course but really hard.”

Defenders of Erin Hills — ranked 44th

Erin Hills. Hole-by-hole Here’s a closer look at the 18 holes that will make up the official 7,693-yard measurement for the U.S. Open.

1. Par 5, 608 yards. The round begins with a drive to a rumpled fairway that curves around a wetland. A giant oak tree that dissuaded players from trying to reach in two was removed. Missing the green to the right leaves an easy chip. Long or left, not so much.

2. Par 4, 358 yards. A fascinating little hole that requires players to hit a blind tee shot over a mound. If they bail out right, a semi-blind approach to a tiny green awaits. Big hitters, depending on the tee box and wind, will try to drive the green.

3. Par 4, 476 yards. Golfers climb a steep hill to this elevated tee, which renders a view of the Holy Hill Catholic shrine to the east. Bunkers left of the fairway will swallow wayward drives. The green was enlarged and moved back 15 yards after the 2011 U.S. Amateur.

4. Par 4, 439 yards. Deep bunkers and heavy rough threaten to make this one of the most

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The Rock River Times. June 14, 2017

Death, intrigue shadow Erin Hills

By Eddie Pells

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AP National Writer

he man who first imagined the grassy Wisconsin cattle farm as a potential piece of the U.S. Open’s hallowed history will see that vision come to life this week.

Steve Trattner will be watching on TV from his prison cell, 40 miles away from Erin Hills.

Trattner, 55, is the one-time software programmer whose passion for golf led him to call a Milwaukee-area millionaire businessman, Bob Lang. He persuaded Lang to look at the farm on what’s known as the Kettle Moraine, a land formation in east-central Wisconsin shaped thousands of years ago by buried glacial ice.

Lang, who had long dreamed of building a golf course, fell in love with the location and bought the territory, but would go on to lose millions in developing and eventually being forced to sell the 11-year-old layout.

Through all that, Lang and Trattner fulfilled their mission of building a course to host a U.S. Open. And the existence of Erin Hills puts to rest the notion that a major championship course needs decades’ worth of golf stories to enjoy a rich history.

“It was as close to an obsession as there can be for him,” Trattner’s attorney, Lew Wasserman, said of his client’s devotion to the golf course. “It was his life.”

But only seven months before Lang — cash strapped and in need of revenue — rushed the course to open to the public

ders, and she hit him on his chest. He threw in 2006, Trattner pleaded no contest to her against the cabinets, banged her head first-degree reckless homicide for killing on the floor 10 to 20 times and punched his wife, Sin Lam. He is serving a 35-year her face. He “used his hands around her prison sentence. throat until she stopped moving,” the Trattner is currently appealing his plea, complaint says. arguing he was not properly represented • Trattner covered Lam’s body with a in his earlier hearings. Wasserman argues blanket and left her lying on the floor. much of the evidence was mishandled or • Trattner went to bed, and woke up the omitted. next day to get the couple’s two children The attorney says he finds it “sadly ready for school. Not ironic” that at the until that afternoon time of his sentencdid he call the police. ing, Trattner, who • Trattner told police work e d p a r t-t i m e he placed sleeping pills as Erin Hills project “It’s sadly ironic, because next to his wife’s head manager with a salary to make it look as if she of $2,000 a month, was without Steven Trattner’s had committed suicide. “portrayed as being efforts, there wouldn’t be Wa sser m a n s a id this kind of bum who an Erin Hills.”

Trattner’s attorney was puttering around at the time failed to with this land near include many of the Holy Hill.” details of the crime “If you’re a judge, scene to the sentencing sitting up there with judge. Wasserman describes a disintegratthis guy sitting in front of you, and you ing marriage between Trattner and Lin, see his wife who was supposedly strangled to death for no reason, you’re not going to and escalating tension at home that turned into a physical altercation. Wasserman said care about some golf course that nobody there’s evidence that Lin had reached for knows about,” Wasserman said. a butcher block filled with knives before According to the criminal complaint Trattner strangled her. and other court documents along with “Is this a case of perfect self-defense? testimony from authorities: Maybe not,” Wasserman said. “But that’s • Trattner told police he was in the not the issue. We’re not dealing with a couple’s kitchen on the night of Jan. 3, 2006, jury’s verdict. We’re dealing with whether when Lam told him she wanted a divorce. he was properly advised to enter a plea for • Trattner grabbed his wife by the shoul-

first-degree reckless homicide.”

The Waupaun Correctional Facility at which Trattner is incarcerated denied The Associated Press a phone interview with the inmate, citing “concerns about the impact on the victim’s family.”

But in previous interviews, Trattner has said he’ll be watching as much of the U.S. Open as he can.

He has acknowledged that the price both he and Lang paid for bringing the course to fruition was not worth it.

“Likely it contributed (to) our tragedy, as well,” Trattner wrote in a series of handwritten missives to Sports Illustrated.

“Bob and I and our families would likely be SO MUCH BETTER OFF had Erin Hills not occurred.”

Lang, who built an empire selling calendars and greeting cards, lost more than $10 million on the project, according to several reports, and was forced to sell Erin Hills at a loss after a series of costly renovations, construction projects and adjacent land buys spiraled out of control.

His initial investment, the $2.5 million purchase of the property, closed in December 2001. In 2004, with the PGA Championship being contested 70 miles away at Whistling Straits, Lang and his friends lured USGA executive director Mike Davis, then the U.S. Open championship director, to the unshaped expanse that would eventually become Erin Hills.

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