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Inside this issue

Lawmakers head back to Springfield to find a budget Page 5

Murderer Simon Peter Nelson dies in prison Page 4

Expanding Rockford through entrepreneurship Page 8

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In Brief

Junior League with fun for kids at this week’s Market

Residents feel property tax squeeze COUNTY Page 4 Vol. 24. No. 36. RockRiverTimes.com News

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The Rockford City Market continues this week with stuff to do for the whole family. The Rockford Area Illini Club will be offering a free activity while promoting its programs in fellowship, leadership, assistance and scholarship giving within the University of Illinois. Junior League of Rockford, a nonprofit organization of women promoting volunteerism, developing the potential of women, and improving the community through effective action and leadership of trained volunteers, will be offering a free Dino Matching Game and Bubble Blower Engineering Station for the kids. Law and Love take the main stage at 4:30 p.m. with Luke Arnold on the Water Street acoustic stage at 5:30 p.m. Rockford Illustrating will be promoting their second Children’s book published by Zombie Logic Press, Atrocious Poems A to Z.” Illustrator Jenny M. Matthews and writer Thomas Vaultonburg will be on hand to sign copies for sale and artwork will be on display. The City Market is open every Friday through Sept. 29, rain or shine. For more information visit rockfordcitymarket.com.

Library gives kids a ‘do-over’ on fines

The Rockford Public Library is giving kids the chance to wipe out any fines for overdue materials by checking out more books and returning them on time. The Rockford Register Star reports library officials call it “a do-over program.” Chief Executive Officer Lynn Stainbrook says it gets young people back in the library and helps them learn to use their library card responsibly. The program was launched at the library’s Rockton Centre Branch in September, and 37 kids have used the opportunity to see their fines erased. Last week, the program — known as Read and Reward — was extended to all youth age 5 to 18 living within city boundaries. They’re allowed to check out books through the program, but not CDs and DVDs.

Advocacy groups say DCFS progress is slow

A progress report filed in federal court shows that Illinois’ child welfare agency has slowly made “incremental” improvements, but concerns linger about the impact of the state’s budget impasse and a “revolving door” of leadership. The American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois and outside experts are monitoring progress the Department of Children and Family Services makes in areas, including helping children with psychological, emotional and behavioral problems. The 300-plus page report covers February through March. It’s part of a longtime consent decree aimed at improving care. Attorneys met Tuesday for a court hearing about the report. Outside experts worry improvements will be hindered if the impasse continues and by the resignation of George Sheldon, the sixth DCFS leader since 2013. –Staff & wire reports

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County

Residents still feel property tax squeeze By Jim Hagerty Contributor

ROCKFORD — While Rockford has landed on a number of bad lists over the years, Winnebago County continues to be on a list of its own. According to data, Winnebago County homeowners pay second-highest amount of property taxes in Illinois. Owners give 2.39 percent of home value in real estate taxes as of 2017. Those figures also mean Winnebago County has one of the highest property tax rates in the United States — 151st on a list of 3,143 counties, to be exact. The numbers are as follows: With a median home value of $128,100, the average property tax bill is approximately $3,056 per year. That’s around six percent of the county’s median household income of approximately $49,000. For years, the argument has been that Winnebago County taxes are nowhere near where they are closer to Chicago. Comparing numbers from neighboring collar counties, that claim would be factually correct, but may be steeped in fallacy. Lake County, which has the highest rate in Illinois, collects an average $6,285 per

home. The median fair market value in Lake County is approximately $231,000. In Cook County, owners pay an average of $3,681 in property taxes; median home values are approximately $265,800. Winnebago County homeowners who feel the biggest squeeze are those in Rockford, who pay the largest chunk of taxes to Rockford Public School District 205 which is still reeling from the People Who Care desegregation lawsuit filed back in 1989. Meanwhile, Illinois lawmakers are pushing for a property tax freeze throughout the state. So far, it’s a stalemate. Democrats and Republicans have been unable to agree on a term for the moratorium. Democrats want a 2-year freeze while GOP leaders seek at least a 4-year term. Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner has chased an indefinite freeze on property taxes, something neither party in the General Assembly has pursued during budget talks. And while the freeze may sit well with homeowners, in the long run, it could cut into vital services paid for by taxpayer dollars. Area leaders say both parties must

be careful to consider the already cashstrapped Illinois school districts, some facing significant funding gaps. “I know that the people of Illinois are suffering under the highest property tax rates in the country,” State Sen. Steve Stadelman, D-Rockford, said. “While a permanent tax freeze would be detrimental to the school districts that rely on the property tax, I am hopeful this freeze will provide some relief while making sure underserved school districts are not harmed.” Republicans claim the governor’s longterm tax freeze would help lift several burdens from Illinois families and stop a steady outflow of people looking for economic reprieve in neighboring states. Last year, Illinois lost a total of 114,000 people; more than 325,000 have left in the last 10 years. That’s almost the entire population of Winnebago County. “These things all go hand-in-hand,” says State Sen. Dave Syverson, R-Rockford. “A balanced budget reduces the need for sky-high taxes, more jobs will create more revenue, and reducing costs for residents will keep them here, earning and spending

money.” Illinois has not had a budget in two years. It has been 15 years it had a balanced spending plan, turning the screws on the state’s universities, social services, health care providers, and more. Last week, the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) announced its plans to halt all roadwork if the state does not pass a budget by end of the fiscal year. “Due to the General Assembly’s refusal to pass a balanced budget, the Illinois Department of Transportation loses its ability to pay contractors starting July 1,” IDOT said in a statement. “While we are hopeful the situation is resolved before then, the department is notifying contractors that all construction work is to shut down on June 30. Contractors will be advised to secure work zones to ensure their safety during any potential shutdown. As always, the safety of the traveling public will be the top priority as the department works through this process.” Whatever the solution out of Springfield, a property tax freeze is certain to play a big part in negotiations. R. jim.hagerty@rockrivertimes.com

Crime & Courts

Murderer Simon Peter Nelson dies in prison Simon Peter Nelson, middle right, is pictured with his wife and six children. Nelson was convicted of murdering his six children after brutally killing them in Jan. 1978. File

By Jim Hagerty Contributor

SPRINGFIELD — Simon Peter Nelson, Rockford’s notorious mass murderer, has died in prison. He was 85. Nelson died of natural causes Sunday, June 19, at a Springfield hospital. He was awaiting his 19th parole hearing. Nelson shocked the Rockford community in January 1978 when he killed his six children and the family dog inside their Camp Avenue home. Police were called to the property to do a welfare check but had limited information. Nelson’s wife then called back and said she feared he may have harmed the children. Her fears were realized as police went from room-to-room finding the bodies of the six Nelson children: Jenny, 12; Simon Peter III, 10; Andrew, 8; Matthew, 7; Roseann, 6; and 3-year-old David. Nelson also killed the family dog. Unlike some murders scenes, the Nelson kids had been savagely attacked. Repeated blows to the head with a mallet rendered them unrecognizable. Their father also slit their throats. Nelson’s rampage did not end in Rockford. After slaying his children, he

drove to Milwaukee, tracked down his wife and attacked her before he was arrested. Nelson later told investigators he snapped after learning his wife was seeking a divorce. The family’s Churchill’s Grove home has changed hands a few times over the years, yet no owner has been interested in tearing it down. A string of Winnebago County prosecutors have fought against Nelson’s parole over the years. State’s Attorney Joe Bruscato has traveled to Springfield to speak against his

release, each time reminding the Prisoner Review Board the horrific nature of the murders, for which Nelson was serving six concurrent life sentences. Bruscato was prepared to be at Nelson’s upcoming parole hearing. Each time he appeared, Bruscato had petitions in hand, signed by hundreds of community members who are still haunted by the city’s most gruesome crime. “Nelson was one of Winnebago County’s most brutal killers, and the impact of his terrible crimes continue to haunt the

community,” Bruscato said. “For years, the State’s Attorney’s Office has worked to keep Nelson in prison for his heinous crimes. As always, our thoughts remain with the victim’s family and loved ones who continue to mourn the deaths of Nelson children almost 40 years ago. We as a community will continue to grieve the loss, and hope for continued healing for all who knew and loved those children.” Social media users echoed Bruscato’s sentiments Sunday night when the news broke of killer’s death. Former classmates of the Nelson children vividly recounted the day they learned that six of their neighbors had been slain. “I was a little girl when this occurred. I happened to be taking ice skating lessons at the Rockford Ice House where his wife and mother of the children worked a skating instructor,” one Facebook user posted. “She wasn’t my instructor but I saw her when I was there. This was AWFUL and all children in this area have always been traumatized.” Nelson was first eligible for parole in 1986. He was being housed in the Graham Correctional Center in Hillsboro and had hospitalized since last week. R.

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JUNK STATE State Budget Crisis

A look at Illinois’ budget mess as lawmakers head to the Capitol

By Sophia Tareen

Associated Press

lready holding the title for longest state budget stalemate, Illinois is poised to enter a third year without a spending plan as the feud between Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner and Democrats controlling the Legislature drags on. Lawmakers blew past a budget deadline last month, triggering a requirement that any new budget vote be by three-fifths instead of a majority. They’re expected to return to Springfield for a special session starting Wednesday facing higher stakes to get a budget for the fiscal year that begins July 1. Unpaid bills are piling up. Rating agencies are threatening to downgrade the state’s credit to “junk.” Uncertainty about schools, transportation projects and social services grows. And campaigning for the 2018 election is well underway in what some predict could become the most expensive governor’s race in U.S. history. Here’s a look at the situation:

The worst state?

No other state even comes close to Illinois’ budget stalemate, which was unprecedented once it reached a full year. In that time, the backlog of unpaid state bills has swelled to roughly $15 billion. Generally, bills 60 days late are considered unpaid and face late payment penalty. That tab is $800 million, according to Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza’s office. Illinois’ already worst-in-the-nation credit rating has already sunk even further, with ratings agencies threatening a downgrade to “junk” status without a budget. Lottery officials say Powerball and Mega Millions are ready to drop games in Illinois too. Some U.S. states have gone months without an agreement. Pennsylvania had a nearly nine-month budget impasse that ended last year. It took Kentucky nine months in 2003. Still, Illinois holds the record. The stalemate started in 2015 when Rauner — Illinois’ first GOP governor in over a decade — took office. The venture capitalist holding public office for the first time has pushed for pro-business measures in conjunction with a budget that includes a tax increase. Democrats say some of those ideas hurt the middle class and they’ve taken up several others, but Republicans keep changing their demands. Republicans

say Democrats’ efforts fall short of the reforms needed.

How does Ill. get away with it?

Whether there’s a budget or not, Illinois is automatically spending billions more each year than the state is taking in, because of state laws, court orders and agreements, and because legislators haven’t passed a spending plan that takes into account the rollback of a temporary income tax increase. Schools have stayed open. In 2015, Rauner vetoed everything in the budget Democrats sent him except a K-12 education bill and last year lawmakers approved a temporary “stop-gap” plan allowing schools to open on time. Roughly 63,000 employees continue to get state paychecks, though Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan has sued claiming employees shouldn’t get paid without an appropriation. Other states have consequences. In 22 states, failure to pass a budget will lead to a government shutdown, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures. In 2011, Minnesota shut down for 20 days, closed state parks and temporarily laid off 19,000 employees. Some states have measures to deter late budgets. In California, state legislators and other statewide elected officers don’t get a paycheck if they fail to send the governor a budget by June 15.

Campaign trail

It’s wel l over a year aw ay, but record-breaking campaign donations, ads, robocalls, endorsements and campaign mascots crop up near-daily. The Illinois Campaign for Political Reform says the 2018 gubernatorial race might be the most expensive in the nation’s history as Rauner seeks a second term. Already, he’s put $50 million of his own money into a campaign fund with more expected, and billionaire investor Ken Griffin added $20 million. Democrats lining up to challenge Rauner are billionaire businessman J.B. Pritzker, who’s contributed $14 million to his campaign fund. Two other Democrats have raised over $1 million: Chris Kennedy, nephew of the late President John F. Kennedy, and state Sen. Sen. Daniel Biss. R au ner, who’s a l read y t a k en a campaign-funded state tour, began appearing in television ads in March to promote his agenda. The state GOP, funded

almost entirely by Rauner, has used robocalls to target Democrats. Pritzker, an heir to the Hyatt hotels fortune, regularly airs television commercials. His campaign, which has received union support, has also taunted Rauner at the Capitol with its “Tick Tock the Budget Clock” mascot.

180 full-time jobs. Southern Illinois University in Carbondale says nearly 80 employees are losing their jobs. Northern Illinois University has said it’ll cut 150 staff positions. The state Department of Transportation says all road construction will be halted July 1 without a budget.

The consequences

Possible solutions

The impasse has hit social services and higher education hard, with even more pain expected if there’s no budget. The organizations that contract with the state to run homeless shelters, care for elderly and help domestic violence victims wait six months or more to get paid. They’ve made cutbacks, let employees go or closed. One shelter that helps domestic abuse victims in several southern Illinois counties — some of the poorest in the state — says it’ll close without an infusion of funds. The standoff also threatens enrollment at the state’s colleges and universities. In Chicago, Northeastern University had a temporary shutdown, furloughed employees and announced it’d eliminate

There are options on the table. The Senate adopted a $37.3 billion plan with cuts and an income tax increase. The House adjourned last month without taking it up and Rauner’s budget chief has said it’s heading in the wrong direction. After the session ended, Republicans presented their own “compromise” budget and reform package, agreeing to a temporary income tax increase for other measures including a property tax freeze. But Democrats, skeptical of the timing, say the deal is far from bipartisan. Lawmakers could also attempt another temporary budget. Find complete coverage of the ongoing budget talks every day at our website, RockRiverTimes.com.

Medicaid payment boost talks to continue: attorney Talks over boosting Illinois’ lagging payments to Medicaid providers amid the state’s budget impasse continued past a Tuesday deadline initially set by a federal judge. Earlier this month, U.S. District Court Judge Joan Lefkow directed both sides to file motions on Tuesday if they failed to reach a negotiated solution that would put Illinois in substantial compliance with federal consent decrees on Medicaid, the healthcare program for the poor and disabled. “We’re still talking to the state,” said Tom Yates, executive director of Legal Council for Health Justice, who is representing the state’s 3 million Medicaid recipients. Yates added while he could not divulge details of the talks, no motion will be filed on Tuesday on behalf the recipients, some of whom could lose their access to medical

services because Illinois owes Medicaid providers $2 billion. Eileen Boyce, a spokeswoman for the Illinois Attorney General’s office, confirmed that talks were ongoing. Lefkow’s June 7 order found Illinois’ minimal payments to managed care organizations that in turn pay doctors and others did not comply with the consent decrees, which resulted from two cases filed against the state in 1992. In the wake of the order, Illinois general obligation bond prices plummeted and yields soared in U.S. municipal market trading, although the bonds subsequently clawed back some losses. The next court status hearing for the Medicaid cases is scheduled for June 28, just days before the July 1 start of Illinois’ new fiscal year. –Reuters

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One of the hottest rumors making the rounds among Statehouse types last week was that the governor and/or the Illinois Republican Party will be sending “trackers” to Springﬁeld for the upcoming special legislative session. The rumor, which was everywhere, was that the trackers would follow Democrats around to try and get them to say silly things or record them doing stu� that might not look good to the folks back home. House sta� was even telling Democratic members to watch out for the trackers. And some Democrats were privately demanding that their party respond in kind. So, I went to the very upper echelons of Team Rauner and asked whether the rumors were true. I was told in no uncertain terms that the rumors are totally untrue. Nasty rumors thrive in the pea-soup fog of fear and loathing that pervades every Statehouse molecule these days. At one time or another it seems like everybody has fought everybody and now nobody trusts anybody. Heck, the far-right Illinois Policy Institute is even running Facebook ads whacking Gov. Bruce Rauner and legislative Republicans for their “$5 billion tax hike.” Rauner used to be a large contributor and often sought advice from and palled around with the group’s leader. The governor’s party last week proposed what appears on the surface to be a fairly reasonable budget plan (pending further review) with some much-needed tax increases. But they couched the unveiling in such overtly

partisan and demanding terms that it looks like a trap to eyes on both sides of the aisle. “We’re calling a special session so lawmakers can pass the Republican’s compromise balanced budget plan w/ reforms,” Gov. Rauner tweeted just before he o�cially called the special session. Rauner has obvious comprehension problems with the concept of “compromise.” A plan drafted by one party and then presented as an all or nothing demand doesn’t quite fit the traditional definition of the word. Then again, the Democratic majority has also done this on countless occasions. But at least Gov. Rauner is finally starting to own something. You gotta give him that. Although, if the governor had just laid his tax hike cards on the table two-and-a-half years ago we might not be in this rotten heap of a mess today. Senate President John Cullerton has said almost from the beginning that the only way a tax increase will pass is if the governor asks for it and sets the rates. And there’s so little trust right now, some Democrats (and some Republicans, who’ve also been burned by this guy) still want the governor to specifically say out loud that he will sign a personal income tax rate of 4.95 percent and new service taxes on things like landscaping which are included in his proposal. But it’s not just the rumors or the proposals or the press conferences. Other recent events have thoroughly rattled many Democrats. For instance, on June 9 Rauner contributed $1.5 million to the Illinois Republican Party and the follow following day the state party passed through $850,000 to the House Republicans’ campaign committee.

In other words, to some Democratic eyes, Rauner gave his Republicans big bucks to either vote for tax hikes or stay mum. It’s also pretty much impossible to pass a tax hike without votes from Chicago Democratic legislators, who don’t have to worry about general election challenges. Yet, the Republican proposal included what seemed to Chicago Democrats to be an obvious poison pill: Vote to raise taxes while simultaneously shortchanging funding for Chicago’s public schools. And then Illinois Republican Party negative mailers started hitting various House Democratic incumbents. “Fred Crespo and Mike Madigan may let Illinois collapse,” blared a mailer that landed last week in Rep. Crespo’s suburban turf. “Fred Crespo teamed with Mike Madigan to: Block a balanced budget; Bailout Chicago Public Schools; Prevent a property tax increase; Reject job-creating reforms.” Last Friday, Rauner began airing TV ads attacking Speaker Madigan and his “puppets” for letting the state “crumble” and for wanting to raise taxes “by billions.” Well, the House Democrats do stand alone as the only caucus without a budget plan. It’s not at all inaccurate to warn Illinoisans that the House Dems may “let Illinois collapse,” because they haven’t yet done anything concrete to keep the government from collapsing. But Democrats are left wondering if Rauner is trying to intimidate them into voting with him or setting them up to take the blame for a plan that wasn’t ever going anywhere. We’ll ﬁnd out soon. Read Rich’s regular dispatches from the statehouse at CapitolFax.com.

Illinois has most expensive Midwest rentals: Report BY COLE LAUTERBACH ILLINOIS NEWS NETWORK

There isn’t a county in Illinois where a minimum wage job would pay for a two-bedroom apartment, according to a new study. But landlords say people don’t understand that renters here are shouldering the same property tax burden as homeowners, making both una�ordable. The housing wage, as the National Low Income Housing Coalition calls it, is what someone would need to earn to a�ord a two-bedroom apartment. It varies from more than $23 per hour in Cook County to $12.60 in Adams County along the Mississippi River. The statewide average is $20.87, more than $4 per hour more than Illinois’ closest neighbor, Wisconsin. Andrew Aurand, NLIHC’s VP of Research,

said Illinois is much more expensive than the rest of the Midwest, leading people to work more hours and skimp on other staples. “They often have to sacriﬁce other basic needs, like health care and groceries, in order to pay for rent,” Aurand said. His organization advocates for more federal subsidies for low-income residents and to use a rollback in the mortgage interest deduction to pay for it. Paul Arena, Rockford resident and director of Legislative A�airs for the Illinois Property Rental Association, said renters are the victims of Illinois’ high property taxes. “Between 18 and 22 percent of the rent bill goes to pay property taxes in this state,” he said. “The public, in general, doesn’t

appreciate the fact that a tenant is also paying property taxes. We don’t always view renters as taxpayers, but they are.” In Winnebago County, renters earn an estimated $2.56 per hour below the wage NLIHC says is necessary to a�ord a two-bedroom unit. A two-bedroom unit at fair market value would run $768 per month around Rockford. But, says NLIHC, renters at the estimated mean wage in the county could only a�ord $635 per month. Statewide, those earning minimum wage would need to work 85 hours per week in order to a�ord “a modest one-bedroom” rental. Illinois and Colorado are the only non-coastal states requiring more than $20 an hour to rent a two-bedroom apartment. –With sta� reports

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City

Mercy agreement approved without fees By Jim Hagerty Contributor

CITY HALL — Rockford City Council Monday approved an annexation agreement connected to the construction of the $505 million Mercyhealth Women’s and Children’s Hospital and Medical Center. The measure, however, passed without the disputed provision for $200,000 in road repair inspection fees. That part of the agreement was temporarily removed and will be set for future debate. “The proposed amendment removes the adjustment of the fees set forth in the original annexation agreement (between Mercyhealth, City of Rockford and City of Loves Park). We understand there were questions in the previous language,” City Administrator Todd Cagnoni said. That language has sparked a debate about whether the $200,000 in estimated fees were included in the previously approved $900,000 fee for the building permit. The cap was negotiated from the initial building permit cost of $1.8 million.

Mercyhealth claims the $200,000 was always under the cap. Officials say tabling that part of the debate will allow the $505 million project to commence without further delay. “That conversation is continuing,” Cagnoni said. “But it is quickly coming to a point in time when we want to keep the road construction advancing. We thought it was best to move forward with the remaining portions of the agreement set forth in the process and procedure relating to the Illinois Department of Transportation grant. And will be bringing the awarded bid forward in coming weeks.” Alderman Venita Hervey, D-3, has long opposed the hospital project, claiming it will leave a significant portion of west-side residents without access to health care when a reduction of services is seen at Rockford Memorial Hospital. She objected to the annexation agreement because she fears the city may be taking a big risk as state economic problems threaten future road repair projects.

“There are two provisions in here that are problematic,” Hervey said. “In the event that the General Assembly does not appropriate money for this project, IDOT has an agreement to desist. They’re done. They’d have no further obligation. That is concerning because I am not sure where the state is with their allocations. The way (the agreement) reads, the City of Rockford will be undertaking the expenses and contracting pending the receipts of these funds.” Under the annexation agreement, which also involves Winnebago County, $10 million in state grant money for road construction would pass through the city. With a more-than- $6 million deficit looming, spending city money when IDOT could potentially walk away from the table is something Hervey said she will not support. “We cannot be stuck with $10 million,” Hervey added. “I want to make sure IDOT has the money and that the comptroller is authorized to release that money upon our presentation of construction invoices,”

Hervey added. Cagnoni said under the agreement, Mercy would be responsible for paying to develop Lyford Road and Interstate Boulevard, but that a finalized agreement is forthcoming. Hervey attempted to add an amendment to clarify the proposed amendment but was stopped by City Legal Director Kerry Partridge because an amendment must be introduced in writing per state law. Hervey, Ann Thompson-Kelly, D-7; Karen Hoffman, D-8; Bill Rose, D-9; and Linda McNeely, D-13; voted “no.” “Yes” votes came from Aldermen Tim Durkee, R-1; Chad Tuneberg, R-3; Kevin Frost, R-4; Frank Beach, R-10; Tuffy Quinonez, D-11; and Joe Chiarelli, R-14. Jonathan Logemann, D-2, was absent. The Rockford City Council meets on the first and third Monday of every month. Council committee meetings are held on the second and fourth Monday at City Hall. R. jim.hagerty@rockrivertimes.com

What’s Local

Expanding Rockford through entrepreneurship By Jim Hagerty Contributor

ROCKFORD — When a company shuts its doors, the employees often find employment elsewhere. When isolated closures accumulate and become a sign of a systemic problem, the result can be devastating to a community. Rockford is no stranger to the latter. Once one of the nation’s largest manufacturing centers, It offered a middle-class lifestyle for just about anyone with drive and willingness to join the working class. And Rockfordians gladly took part. For decades, little education was required to work in the city’s factories, and Rockford flourished. The city worked hard and played even harder. Then came the 1980s. By the end of the decade, Rockford’s wheelhouse of manufacturers was gone. Early victims of de-industrialization were the first to go. Some moved overseas; acquisitions took the rest. And while some of the workforce followed, many became human remnants alongside brick-and-mortar shells of a time long passed. Also lingering is a mentality common to the American Rustbelt, an employee mindset that once defined its success. But, millennials far and wide are now realizing that depending on the nation’s employers for their future is fleeting at best. Or are they? “We have the opportunity to set an

example and make changes,” Mercedes Cherelle said. A hairstylist by trade, Cherelle, 29, grew up in Rockford but spent 10 years in Atlanta learning her craft. She returned two years ago with a marketable trade but says that her true ability to impact the community will come with more. Cherelle, who works out of Angles of Beauty near CherryVale Mall, says there needs to be more young people who understand that the opportunity to emerge from poverty lies within themselves. They just need some coaching. Anyone who doesn’t believe that can ask her about her background. Cherelle was born to a 15-year-old mother who raised her in Rockford’s housing projects. Today, Cherelle’s mother is working on a doctorate degree and forming her own non-profit organization. “My mother is my biggest supporter,” Cherelle said. Ater all, it was Mom who taught her how to make her own way. When there are no jobs to be had, the entrepreneur said, the game is not over. Too many Rockfordians are still waiting for the next big employer to make a saving stake in the community. Perhaps that will happen one day. Unitl it does, the young leaders need to create opportunities for themselves. And the time is now. Rockford is a developer’s market. Builders are buying distressed properties for next to nothing, creating a growing

mixed-use property stock that benefits a healthy commercial landlord community. That’s an indicator for young business owners like Cherelle that true change is made by those with a stake in game — business owner-operators. While she is still eyeing property for purchase, she understands most sustainable business leaders have one thing in common: they own real estate, most notably their buildings in which they do business. And as more young people she speaks to take that leap, the healthier the Rockford landscape will be. “When I moved to Atlanta, I noticed that people shop at local businesses,” Cherelle said. “People in Rockford tend to travel to the big-name stores verses going to local markets for fresh fruits and vegetables, or to a local hardware store. But it is important for people to do that so they put their money back into Rockford.” With a changing of the guard at City Hall this year, new leaders understand the need to curb Rockford’s crime problem. And it is a problem. In 2015, the FBI ranked Rockford the fifth-most-dangerous city in the country. Rockford has also landed on media lists of the nation’s worst places to live and raise a family. Publications like Forbes have had field days highlighting what’s wrong with the city. “Forbes has a lot of bad things about

Rockford,” said Phoenix Traders owner Jim Phelps. “But one of the things it was right about is that it is a perfect opportunity for entrepreneurship.” Phelps bases his assessment on his 12 years as a fair-trade retailer on 7th Street. A fifth-generation entrepreneur, Phelps found himself downsized from a corporate engineering job in the early 2000s. But, armed with a business degree and practical acumen, he saw potential in a city he could have left behind after leaving the corporate world. He saw what Rockford could be and was willing to weather the storm along the way. “Rockford needs to stop chasing smokestacks,” Phelps said. “Instead of trying to bring things like Boeing here, they need to see that the real expansion is going to be through small businesses and entrepreneurs.” Cherelle sees the same opportunity, which is why she’s hosting the Second Annual Natural Hair Beauty and Health Expo, Saturday, July 15 at downtown’s Memorial Hall. The program is centered on Cherelle’s craft. However, it is being organized by a group of more than 20 local businesses owners who are emerging as leaders to show the next generation the importance of building a brand regardless of their skills and talents. The program will also feature live entertainment. For more information call 678-283-9996. R.

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Trumpcare

The 2010 op-ed Senate GOPers don’t want you to read By Laurel Raymond

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enate Republicans are gearing up for a vote on their bid to repeal and replace Obamacare next week, though the bill itself—crafted in just a few months—is still being hidden behind closed doors. Republicans have refused to reveal the bill to Senate Democrats, the public, or even some members of their own party. Because the bill is still secret, it’s not clear yet what its impact will be for the nation’s health care system, but reports indicate that it will be largely similar to the House version, which is estimated to result in 23 million losing their health insurance. In addition to the secrecy, Republicans are ramming the bill through using a process called reconciliation, allowing them to avoid the threat of a filibuster. Under reconciliation, they can pass the bill with a simple majority of votes, which they can reach by getting nearly all the Senate Republicans on board, with a possibly tie-breaking vote from Vice President Mike Pence. The process also allows them to drastically restrict debate and amendments on the bill, effectively taking away any time for lawmakers to listen and respond to criticism of the bill before it gets enacted into law. In short, in less than a week, Senate Republicans are considering ramming through a major piece of legislation that the public has not seen and will not be able

to respond to, and they’re using a method specifically designed to circumvent any mechanism the Constitution allows the Senate’s minority party to stop it. But don’t take it from me: Take it from Republican Senator Orrin Hatch, R-UT, who agitated fiercely against the Senate Democrats’ rumored plan to pass Obamacare through reconciliation in 2010. “This use of reconciliation to jam through this legislation, against the will of the American people, would be unprecedented in scope,” Hatch wrote in a 2010 Washington Post op-ed titled “Reconciliation on health care would be an assault to the democratic process.” “And the havoc wrought would threaten our system of checks and balances, corrode the legislative process, degrade our system of government and damage the prospects of bipartisanship.” In the op-ed, Hatch details exactly how reconciliation allows a majority party to abuse parliamentary power, and why it’s inappropriate for health care. “It sharply limits debate and amendments to a mere 20 hours and would allow passage with only 51 votes (as opposed to the 60 needed to overcome a procedural hurdle),” he wrote. “But the Constitution intends the opposite process, especially for a bill that would affect one-sixth of the American economy.” But now, when it’s Republicans considering “[corroding] the legislative process,” Hatch is mum on the dangers of the process—even defending the bill’s secrecy.

According to Hatch, holding public hearings on Senate Republicans’ Obamacare replacement plan would be useless, because those hearings would only give Democrats opportunity for criticism. “We have zero cooperation from the Democrats,” he told reporters. “So getting it in public gives them a chance to get up and scream.” When it was Obamacare on the table, Hatch was a staunch proponent of bipartisanship, arguing in an open letter to Obama that “our nation expects us to solve this challenge in an open, honest and bipartisan manner.” He added that “the American people deserve an open and vigorous dialogue on this critical legislation and the use of this process would be a clear signal that Washington continues to ignore their voices.” Obamacare did not pass through reconciliation. The major parts of the bill, including the individual mandate, the Medicaid expansion, the ban on discrimination against pre-existing conditions, the subsidies, and the taxes, passed in 2009 through regular order. Later, the bill was adjusted via reconciliation, allowing Democrats to make changes to subsidy levels and taxes after they lost the supermajority that allowed them to pass the major legislation via the normal process. But that doesn’t mean that the two processes are at all similar. Obamacare came together over two years, during

which Congress held open, bipartisan hearings and consultations with experts in the health care industry, and President Obama and leading Democrats stumped across the country for the law. When Obamacare was passed, the bill had been debated for 160 hours on the Senate floor, had been the subject of many committee meetings and markups (more than 50 of which were held in the Senate Finance Committee, with Hatch himself now chairs), and had incorporated 171 Republican amendments—although, granted, many of them were technical in nature. Even still, while Obamacare was being debated, Congressional Republicans were extremely critical of the process, accusing Democrats of being secretive and rushing the bill through. And in 2010, it was the use of reconciliation on even parts of the bill that Hatch objected to—which was far less than using it to pass an entire bill, as his party aims to do now. “If the only way to pass this $2.5 trillion bill is through reconciliation, then this continues to be an abuse that stifles dissent and badly undermines our constitutional checks and balances,” Hatch wrote in 2010. “Poll after poll tells us that is what Americans want. To do that we must start by taking the reconciliation procedure off the table. Let’s move forward instead with bipartisan legislation that doesn’t abuse the Senate’s rules but that does address the challenges our country faces.”

Energy & Environment

Future of solar after the Paris Accord By Drs. Robert & Sonia Vogl Contributors

When President Trump announced he was pulling the U.S. out of the Paris Accord it stimulated our nation’s climate change interests. States, cities, corporations and other groups expressed their determination to continue efforts to reduce fossil fuel consumption, secure renewable energy sources and embrace a transition to electric vehicles. The reaction includes an effort known as America’s Pledge, backed by Bloomberg Philanthropies. The intent behind the pledge is to meet our goal, abandoned by the Trump Administration, to reduce our carbon pollution to at least 26 percent below 2005-levels by 2025. We repeat the point, made in an earlier column, that we are well on our way to reaching the 2030 reduction goal as a reminder of the progress already made and to offset any sense of despair from the direction in which the current administra-

tion is headed. America’s Pledge is also intended to send a message to the international community that the effort to reduce the adverse impacts of climate change will continue within our country. In a thought-provoking article, The Petro-Powers vs. the Greens: Is Trump launching a New World Order for Energy?, Michael Klare offers us a future energy scenario. In the U.S., Trump’s actions undermine renewable energy sources and promote fossil fuel consumption. Globally, he appears to be seeking an alliance between the United States, Russia, Saudi Arabia and other fossil fuel producing interests which would challenge the world’s embrace of renewable energy. Undoing global support of renewable energy would be an economic challenge if the 2017 Bloomberg New Energy Finance’s future projections are fulfilled. For example, by 2023 solar and onshore wind are envisioned as being cost competitive with

new U.S gas plants – and by 2028 solar will cost less than existing gas generation. With electric battery costs dropping to $100/kWh by 2020, production costs for EVs could soon be at parity with similar fossil fuel powered vehicles. While global trends will continue to influence renewable energy prospects, a recent compromise was reached in Illinois which will keep existing nuclear power plants open and support the development of renewable energy and efficiency. The compromise involves an increase in the price of electricity for customers: two new charges, one to keep the nukes open and the other to support renewable energy, are nearly equal in their impact on consumer’s wallets. While increasing the cost of energy is seldom a welcome addition to a family’s budget, it does include the benefits of reducing carbon emissions and other pollutants associated with fossil fuel combustion while diminishing adverse

impacts on human health. It also provides economic incentives to support investments in renewable energy and energy efficiency. Taking advantage of the incentives will help limit energy cost increases. • The Annual Renewable Energy and Sustainable Lifestyle Fair is an excellent opportunity to meet people interested in renewable energy and people knowledgeable about and skilled in the clean energy options available in Illinois. This year’s Fair will include presentations on community solar, living off the grid, current developments in batteries, home energy systems, electric transportation, the smart grid, current developments in solar, and the advantages of going solar. The major sponsor of the Fair is the Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation. We appreciate the support of The Rock River Times. R. Drs. Robert and Sonia Vogl are the President and Vice President of the Illinois Renewable Energy Association.

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State gun dealers should be licensed Kinzinger Editor’s note: This week, we give our commentary page over to our readers, via letters sent to our office and comments left on our Facebook page.

llinois gun dealers are not licensed by the state. To style hair you need a state license; to sell guns – no. There’s a bill in the state house to right this wrong and have gun dealers follow minimum restrictions when they sell weapons and ammo. The reason is that nearly twenty percent of all crime scene guns recovered by Chicago police were sold from just four area gun dealers. If they needed a state license, perhaps the rules could restrict some of those gun sales. By the way, the police can’t just trace guns using computers, but have to physically go to the manufacturer of the weapon and then follow the paper trail to where it leads. Gun dealers don’t want police to catch their customers even if they’re terrorists and murderers, and with the lessening of restrictions of gun sales to the mentally disturbed we will hear more gunfire in the night. The National Rifle Association (NRA) is pushing Illinois to allow sale of silencers. It seems ludicrous, but it would probably prevent neighborhoods from being wakened by gang gun fights. They’ll just hear the bullets as they crash through the

Letter: How to reduce domestic violence

Seven of the causes of domestic violence and ideas for solutions. The first cause are men who are misogynistic and they hate women because they hate their mothers. The second cause is men seek out women who may just be lonely and not have any strong people in their lives. The third cause is men who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder. The fourth cause is men who are drug addicts. The fifth cause is men who are alcoholics. The sixth cause is men who are unemployed. The seventh cause is men who have a negative self image of themselves; they hate themselves so they can’t love anyone else. If you eliminate these seven things you could reduce domestic violence in the United States. Also, judges and police must come down harder on domestic violence offenders and child abusers by pressing charges themselves, because many women are afraid to file the charges on their own. Also, there should be a registry for

windows. The Illinois Gun Violence Prevention Coalition (I’m a member) wants us to contact our state representatives to support licensing gun dealers to help keep guns away from people who shouldn’t have them. Of course, gun proponents say criminals will get their guns anyway. That’s like saying people run red lights, so why do we need traffic signals? There are always a few bad apples who force us to make laws restricting our freedoms. And there are bad people selling guns to kids, criminals and the insane. Society should make it difficult to acquire guns. I know I will receive hate mail and death threats. Pro-gun people try to scare the rest of us into keeping silent, and oftentimes it works. If a boorish lout wants to cut in front of the line and he has a gun, I doubt few would protest. Fear, after all, drives sales. There are more guns on the streets and only the dealers are profiting. Gun dealers make money after shooting sprees, and some advertise discounts commemorating the latest murders. It is a gruesome business – one that should be licensed and watched. Rockford Urban Ministries (whom I work for) once conducted prayer vigils at local gun murder sites. A prayer vigil would include neighbors and intrepid

God fearing folks. We’d form a circle, with kids in the middle (I thought that sweet until one of the mothers said it was to protect the kids from drive-by shootings). I then took those vigils to gun shop parking lots. We called them “drive-by prayer services.” One of the dealers met us with a sidearm and angry face. How dare we blame him for the murders!? I recognized him. He’d appeared as a spokesman for the NRA on local radio talk shows. Funny thing, his gun shop (formerly next to McDonalds on Harrison and Alpine) was shut down by the ATF for selling 90 weapons to “straw” purchasers. The guns ended up in criminals’ hands which Rockford police confiscated. One of his guns was used by a 17-year-old girl to kill herself. This dealer left town after slaps on the wrist and was later caught selling guns to drug smugglers; a fine example of a gun proponent. It will be a miracle if we get any decent gun legislation, and we pray for miracles. In fact, we should be praying in our state legislators’ offices to encourage them to do what is right. If the prayer vigils won’t work, maybe funeral services in their offices would. Stanley Campbell is executive director of Rockford Urban Ministries and a long-time peace activist.

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Re: ‘Money-wasting NIU president to get $600K buyout’ Continued waste of money by our University system... How many scholarships could be awarded to in need students for $600K ? SMH.

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votes for big banks, not IL-16 Thursday, June 8, Rep. Adam Kinzinger, R-16, voted to strip away financial consumer protections in favor of big profits for the financial industry. One of these protections, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, was responsible for catching Wells Fargo in a scam where they opened two-million unauthorized accounts in the name of 14,000 customers, resulting in millions of dollars of fees for these unwitting customers. Under its guidance and prosecution, the CFPB, successfully recovered $5 million in fees and $185 million in fines from Wells Fargo. Another provision of Dodd-Frank that Adam voted to repeal was a provision that forced financial advisors and stockbrokers to act in the best interests of their clients, not their own financial gain. This provision, which was widely opposed by the financial industry, would have meant that financial advisors would have reversed previous policy, which allows financial advisers and stockbrokers to take advantage of the customers’ lack of understanding of financial vehicles. This repeal now will allow them to make their recommendations based on what is best for their own compensation. It is very clear that Rep. Kinzinger does not have the best interests of his constituents in mind when voting on legislation. The Dodd-Frank bill has been widely supported by consumer protection groups while being opposed by the financial industry. It contained provisions that would have helped prevent another financial meltdown, like the US experienced in 2007-2008, which cost the U.S. taxpayers almost $400 billion and U.S. investors over $2 Trillion. Many of these investors in IL-16 were average, middle-income families who lost their entire retirement and college savings. Adam Kinzinger doesn’t care for the constituents of IL-16 and doesn’t vote in our best interests. We need to make a change in representation in Washington D.C.

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Fair Elections

Top court to hear Wis. gerrymandering case Republicans took fewer than half the votes cast in 2012 state elections in Wis. They won a 60-39 advantage in the Assembly. By David G. Savage Tribune News Service

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court agreed Monday to decide whether partisan gerrymandering — in which voting districts are drawn to favor one party — is a time-honored American political tradition or has evolved into an unconstitutional rigging of elections. The Wisconsin case of Gill vs. Whitford, to be heard in the fall, could yield one of the most important rulings on political power in decades. Gerrymandering has been derided for generations, often mocked in cartoons depicting bizarre-shaped districts that look like salamanders or spiders. But in recent decades, because of software programs, gerrymandered maps look less obvious and are more effective in giving one party an insurmountable advantage. The maps can all but ensure that the party in power at the beginning of a decade — when districts are drawn — will keep control of a state legislature and win most of a state’s seats in the U.S. House of Representatives. Democrats maintain that the Republican Party has used its control of electoral maps after the 2010 census to give Republicans an unfair grip on power in Congress. For example, Pennsylvania, Ohio and Michigan are closely divided states in terms of party affiliation and all voted for former President Barack Obama. Yet 34 of their 48 House representatives are Republican largely because of gerrymandering. North Carolina’s electoral map was rejected by the Supreme Court recently for

illegally using race in an effort to create more GOP-leaning districts. It sends 10 Republicans and three Democrats to the House, even though statewide races often reflect a population that is narrowly divided. Democrats have played the same game, although they now control far fewer states. In Maryland, Democrats drew a map that allowed their party to control seven of the eight seats in the House. What is unclear is whether the justices see this as politics as usual. The Supreme Court has viewed political gerrymandering as distasteful but not illegal. The justices have never struck down a state’s electoral map because it was unfairly partisan, though they have outlawed gerrymandering along racial lines. Voting rights advocates are hopeful that it will be different this time. They say party leaders have gone too far in rigging the system in their favor. Paul Smith, a lawyer for the Campaign Legal Center, said gerrymandering “is worse now than any time in recent memory.” He represents a dozen Democratic voters who sued Wisconsin over its electoral map for the state Assembly. The map makes it likely the GOP will win a supermajority in the Assembly even when more votes are cast statewide for Democrats than for Republicans. In 2012, 51 percent of Wisconsin voters cast ballots for Democrats in the state legislative races, compared with 48.6 percent for Republicans. But Republicans still won 60 of the 99 seats in the Assembly. Last year, a three-judge federal panel agreed with the challengers and ruled 2-1 that the Wisconsin map was unconstitutional. The map’s “motivating factor” was an “intent to entrench a political party in power,” said Judge Kenneth Ripple, a Reagan appointee to the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Chicago. The judges

Read More Coming this Sunday to RockRiverTimes.com, we take a further look at gerrymandering efforts across the U.S. and its impacts on our legislatures. Look for those stories and headlines from across the state, the nation and right here at home, every day at RockRiverTimes.com.

cited the work of University of Chicago law professor Nicholas Stephanopoulos, who devised a mathematical formula that showed the Wisconsin plan was an extreme gerrymander. Trevor Potter, president of the Campaign Legal Center and former Republican chairman of the Federal Election Commission, urged the high court to affirm that decision. “The threat of partisan gerrymandering isn’t a Democratic or Republican issue. It’s an issue for all American voters,” he said. “We’re confident that when the justices see how pervasive and damaging this practice has become, the Supreme Court will adopt a clear legal standard that will ensure our democracy functions as it should.” The Republican National Committee does not share his assessment of the problem or the solution. Its lawyers urged the Supreme Court to take up the Wisconsin case and uphold the state’s map. They argued that their party’s advantage reflects the “reality of political geography.” They say Democratic voters are concentrated in the cities, giving the GOP a big edge elsewhere. “The Constitution contains no right to proportional representation in legislative bodies based on statewide totals,” they argued.

Wisconsin’s attorney general directly appealed to the Supreme Court. The state’s lawyers said the districts were compact and neatly drawn. They said the Democrats are at a disadvantage because their voters are concentrated in Milwaukee and Madison. They urged the court to overturn the lower-court ruling and throw out the claim on the grounds that redistricting is a political process, not a legal one. They also won a procedural ruling on Monday that could be a good omen for the GOP. Shortly after announcing the court would hear the case, the justices issued an order that put on hold the lower court’s decision that required Wisconsin lawmakers immediately redraw the map for its legislative districts. The order came on a 5-4 vote. The four Democratic appointees — Justices Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Stephen G. Breyer, Sonia Sotomayor and Elena Kagan — dissented. That means the court’s five Republican appointees voted with Wisconsin’s Republican leaders. The five justices apparently agreed with the state’s argument that it should not be forced to redraw the map until the high court finally rules on its constitutionality. But the order also suggests they are skeptical of the lower court’s ruling.

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A blues prodigy at 19 BY TODD HOUSTON

CONTRIBUTOR

his week, we catch up with 19-year-old blues guitar prodigy Raine Stern for a quick chat. Raine has been the lead guitarist of the New Glarus Wisconsin-based band New Image for over a year and has been causing quite a stir with her guitar prowess. Read on. RRI: Tell us a little about your hometown of New Glarus Wisconsin. RS: New Glarus is a beautiful SwissGerman town and it’s also where I went to middle and high school. I ended up moving to Madison after graduating high school. RRI: It looks like a beautiful place to live. Have you ever been to Swissland Miniature Golf? Be honest. RS: I believe I’ve mini-golfed once in my life! (laughs) RRI: You’re the lead guitarist of a very popular local band called New Image. The band plays blues rock by the like of Eric Clapton, Stevie Ray Vaughan, The Allman Brothers and Santana. Tell us who or what inspired you to pick up the guitar in the ﬁrst place. RS: Well, when I was about 5-yearsold, I remember strumming on an old acoustic guitar and feeling something stir in my core. After months of asking and reassuring my parents that it was a purchase that wouldn’t go to waste, they bought me a guitar for Christmas. It was one of those $100 Fender Squiers that are built to deter people from music. (laughs) I was surrounded by poetry as my mother is a jewelry artist, and she’d write small poems on the inside of bracelets. Rhyming and rhythm were not foreign to me. I started writing songs with not even knowing how to tune a guitar. I tuned my guitar strings to what I’m sure was just a pleasant sounding chord. One day I invited my parents to come hear a song I’d written. My parents looked at each other like “Aw, how sweet our kid thinks she’s a rock star,” but then they saw I had a sense of rhyming, storytelling, and I could hear what was good and what was not. They immediately reacted with praise which was the only fuel I really need to start taking guitar even more serious. At the age of 12, I had a few guitar lessons. RRI: So when your friends in school

Photo, Trash Photography were listening to Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber and Ludacris you were busy at home learning Albert King and Jimmy Page licks. Do you ever end up converting any pop rockers to blues rockers that you know of? RS: Yeah, I still listened to pop though. I wouldn’t say I dislike pop music as a whole. For one, I really enjoy some Bruno Mars songs! I think they’re funky and easy on the ears. I also listened to Stevie Ray Vaughan, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Rush, The Police and a lot of others growing up. RRI: Who are the other members of the New Image? RS: Cedric Square is the lead singer, Kelly Schauf plays bass and sax, Dave Gauze plays keys. We play with a couple di�erent drummers, Je� Holden and Glenn Fischer. RRI: I see you guys have been playing the Rockford area a lot lately. What’re your favorite places to play around here? RS: I really enjoy playing at Tad’s (10 E. Riverside Blvd., Loves Park) and Grand Avenue Pub in Beloit (132 W. Grand Ave.). We also just played a place last week called Neighbors in Machesney Park (7745 Forest Hills Road). RRI: When you’re not gigging with your band New Image you also work as a guitar instructor. What advice do you

give to students who are very passionate about music and tell you that they want to join a band someday? RS: My students all consist of elementary school age kids, the average being 10-years-old. I very much enjoy teaching and exploring the di�erent learning and teaching methods that work to encourage personal and musical growth. With this age group, I’m not giving a lot of advice for music careers as much as I am focusing on the love and enjoyment of music and playing music. I think it’s healthier to focus on personal satisfaction at such a young age and to reward the small things like remembering the di�erent scales and their appropriate names. I’d rather instill the idea that you can achieve and be happy without the world having to know about it than to encourage the seeking of fame, glory, and attention in my students. RRI: Thanks for taking the time to chat with us, Raine! When and where can we catch New Image live? RS: It’s been my pleasure! We are at O’ Riley Conway Irish Pub in Janesville, Saturday, July 1 and back at Tad’s on the Rock, Sunday, August 6. Keep and eye on our Facebook page for more: facebook. com/NewImageMusicRocks. R.

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Ages 12 and under. All contestants pay $1 entrance fee. Contestants not in the top four can compete again for a chance to be in the finals. Must be accompanied by parent or guardian. Proof of age required. Please bring your own chairs–thank you. First 70 children entered will receive 1 free bowling card and 1 for a friend for all summer long compliments of Don Carter Lanes. Donated by Forest Hills Lanes. Absolutely no alcohol, smoking, or foul language.

The Rock River Times. June 21, 2017

FILM REVIEW

A quality, low budget thriller BY THOMAS SIMPSON

CONTRIBUTOR

he shark movie genre has proven to be popular ever since Steven Spielberg terrified audiences into going near the water over four decades ago. As the years went on, shark films became parodies of themselves as filmmakers and audiences stopped taken them seriously. It’s hard to argue with the results that saw releases such as Sharknado connect with fans in a way that Open Water did not. Last year’s The Shallows looked to inject some horror back into the genre and make us think twice about going for a dip. This year sees director Johannes Roberts attempt to make the Great White great again in 47 Meters Down. Lisa (Mandy Moore) and Kate (Claire Holt) are sisters enjoying a vacation in Mexico. Lisa has just gone through a rough breakup so Kate tries to rekindle her sense of adventure and signs them up for some shark cage diving. The boat doesn’t look fit for purpose and it all goes horribly wrong when the winch breaks leading to the cage sinking to the ocean floor. Now trapped with nothing but sharks for

company, the sisters must wait for rescue as their precious oxygen runs low. On paper 47 Meters down is a terrifying idea and, to Roberts credit, he does a commendable job in bringing this horror to the screen. The murky depths allow the sharks to remain hidden, making their appearance mean something even if it is for jump scares. While most shark ﬁlms strand our plucky protagonists on a boat, having them submerged in the predator’s domain ramps up the thrills with the claustrophobic setting maintaining the creepiness. The backstory is pointless and does nothing to ﬂesh out the characters. All it does it pad out the runtime and provides a setup for the sisters to get into the cage and into the ocean. Thankfully we aren’t subjected to this for too long with Roberts, who shares screenwriting duties with Ernest Riera, wasting no time in putting Lisa and Kate in danger. Neither Moore or Holt’s performances are going to win them any awards yet both stars are great as the would-be victims. The exposition in their dialogue doesn’t do them any favors but they’re promoted from mere damsels in distress

to survivors struggling to find a resolution to their issue. Due to the small cast and setting, Roberts keeps the kill count low and as such the film doesn’t have an abundance of gore. This serves in 47 Meters Down’s favor as it means something when a shark does attack. This isn’t a massacre that will have us desensitized to the deaths and neither are they framed in a way that we’re meant to laugh at and enjoy. The sharks aren’t portrayed as mindless or vengeful killers slaughtering anything in their path, not that it makes them any less fearsome. Produced on a low budget of only $5 million, 47 Meters Down may lack the cinematic qualities of its heavy hitting predecessors, however, Mark Silk’s bloomy blue tinted cinematography makes the dark theater the ideal setting to view the movie. The ending provides some exciting twists and, although it may lack the bite of this summer’s blockbusters, it’ll make you think twice about that boat excursion on your next holiday. R. Thomas is a writer and filmmaker based in Glasgow, U.K. Find him on Twitter: @Simmy41.

TUBE TALK

Embracing British mysteries BY PAULA HENDRICKSON

CONTRIBUTOR

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es, I love British mysteries. I was a huge fan of the original 1991 miniseries Prime Suspect, starring Helen Mirren as Detective Chief Inspector Jane Tennison. Subsequent “series” of it returned sporadically through the 2006 two-part miniseries—Prime Suspect: The Final Act—which saw Detective Superintendent Jane Tennison approaching retirement and ﬁnally addressing her alcoholism. Even when our favorite ﬁctional police detectives retire (or die, as in the case of Inspector Morse’s titular character) all hope is not lost, thanks to prequels. When Shaun Evans began playing the younger incarnation of opera-loving Chief Inspector Morse in Endeavour, he added even more depth to the brilliant but solitary character played so memorably by the late John Thaw in Inspector Morse. (The franchise also carried into the future with the Inspector Lewis spino� built around Morse’s younger partner, played in both series by Kevin Whately.) But now Prime Suspect is going back in time to reveal Tennison’s early days

on the police force, when women weren’t exactly on a career path to become DCI let alone Superintendent. Prime Suspect: Tennison—or Prime Suspect 1973 as it’s called in the UK— stars Stefanie Martini (Emerald City) as a 22-year old Jane Tennison. Not only will we get to learn more about the circumstances that shaped her future, we’ll also get to see some funky 70s styles, including men’s facial hair. If you’re looking for a more contemporary British mystery, the third and ﬁnal season of Broadchurch starts next week. If it seems like a while since we’ve seen David Tennant (Doctor Who) and Olivia Colman (The Night Manager, Fleabag) as the beleaguered crime ﬁghting duo DI Hardy and DS Miller, you’re not wrong. The show averaged a new season every other year. Hopefully the eight-part third season won’t involve an investigation that hits so close to home for either detective. I don’t know why British mystery series always seem more enticing to me than American ones, but they do. The accents? The settings? The odds of seeing a castle or other really cool old architecture? The ever-present cup of tea? Maybe

it’s a little bit of everything. Brits are also known for producing beautiful period pieces. In Endeavour and Prime Suspect: Tennison the genres have seamlessly merged. If nothing else, British mysteries make for wonderful summer escapism. You can visit 1970s London with Tennison, stop by 1960s Oxford with Endeavour (but please call him Morse; he loathes his ﬁrst name), and swing by the seaside town of Broadchurch while you’re at it. If it’s not too hot out, go ahead and brew yourself a nice cup of tea.

Programming notes

Prime Suspect: Tennison premieres Sunday, June 25 at 9 p.m. on PBS’s Masterpiece. Broadchurch ﬁnal season premieres Wednesday, June 28 at 9 p.m. on BBC America. Endeavour Season 4 premieres Sunday, August 20 at 8 p.m. on PBS’s Masterpiece Mystery. R. Correction: Last week’s column had the wrong day and time for WHA-Madison’s airings of The Great British Baking Show. Instead of airing it on Fridays, it opted to air it Sundays at 6 p.m.

June 21, 2017 The Rock River Times.

June 21 - 27

FVV Fan Fest and Camp

2nd Annual River District 12 Bike Ride

WHEN Fan Fest - Friday, June 23 FVV Camp - Saturday, June 24 Sunday, June 25

WHEN Saturday, June 24

WHERE UW Health Sports Factory

WHERE 100 N. Main St. Block Party Area

Fred VanVleet returns to Rockford for the ﬁrst-ever FVV Summer Camp! Boys and Girls ages K-12 are invited to participate. Also come out for the o�cial camp opening party Friday night. There will be bouncy houses, agility training, open gym, music, and 3-point and dunk contests!

River District 12 is a twelve hour bike tour designed to promote bike safety and awareness, provide a bike view of the River District, and build the community’s foundation.

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Start of Summer Blast

Art in Bloom Preview Party

WHEN Saturday, June 24

WHEN Monday, June 26

WHERE Magic Waters Waterpark

WHERE Rockford Art Museum

Celebrate the o�cial start of Summer with an action-packed BLAST at Magic Waters! WYRB-FM will entertain guests with fun interactive games, fast pass rides with the DJ, and giveaways and prizes.

The Art in Bloom Exhibit has works of art from the RAM Collection creatively interpreted through ﬂowers and other organic material. The exhibit is open from June 27 - 29.

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Find out more about these events and more at gorockford.com. To sign up for GoRockford’s What’s Happening weekly eblast, email info@gorockford.com with subject line “What’s Happening.”

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The Rock River Times. June 21, 2017

RACVB VIEW

Fred VanVleet Basketball Camp starts with Friday night Fan Fest Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau and its Brand Ambassador and Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet are teaming up for the ﬁrst ever Fred VanVleet Summer Camp and Fan Fest on June 23 - 25 at the UW Health Sports Factory. The weekend kicks o� at the Fan Fest on Friday night from 5 - 9 p.m. at the UW Health Sports Factory. The event is open to the public and ﬁt for all ages (children 14 and under must be accompanied by an adult). Admission is only $5 per person and tickets can be purchased at the door or in advance online at www.gorockford.com/ FVVcamp. FVV Camp attendees receive free admission to the event! This family-focused event is designed to be a fun recreational night with a few twists, along with the opportunity to meet Fred VanVleet! There will be plenty to do at the Fan Fest. YMCA will be on site with a bouncy house, obstacle course and climbing wall. Arachnid Darts will also set up a Gaming Lounge featuring their famous electronic dear board, table tennis, video games and more! People will also have the opportunity to try out the Agility Zone where there will be agility tests set up by JD Danforth and Maximum Performance. Don’t miss out on the boxing demonstration by Patriot’s Gateway Boxing. Both Owly Oop Sports Pub and the Concessions Stand will be open throughout the night, and music will be provided by Luxe Productions. Guests at the FVV Fan Fest will also have the chance to leave with a special Fred VanVleet printed t-shirt from Rockford Art Deli. The shirt design features a caricature of Fred VanVleet himself. People are welcome to bring their own shirts to receive a free print, or purchase a shirt from Rockford Art Deli at the event. Kids participating in the FVV Camp will also have the chance to tune up their

basketball skills at the FVV Fan Fest. There will be an open gym court where everyone can show o� basketball skills, and an RPS 205 3-Point Contest people can see if they can beat Fred VanVleet!

At 7 p.m., there will be a Celebrity 3-Point Contest on the Championship Court where local celebrities will take on Fred VanVleet and see who can make the most 3-pointers. At 8 p.m. there will also be a Dunk Contest on the Championship Court. Proceeds from the event go to the RACVB Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-proﬁt focused on improving the quality of life in the Rockford region, including the enhancement of youth sports opportunities throughout the region. gorockford.com/FVVcamp

Corey Anderson

Fred VanVleet at the UW Health Sports Factory

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 online at gorockford.com/sportstories.

FVV Camp t-shirt design

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.

June 21, 2017 The Rock River Times.

Find more listings at RockRiverTimes.com/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. Open ThursdaySaturday 12-6 p.m. or by appointment, second Friday of the month until 8 p.m. More information contact Lenny at (815) 501-2375 or email kandinskys.c.g.2015@gmail.com. Charlotte Hackin Art Studio & Gallery – 6278 Brynwood Drive, Rockford. Info: 815-639-1318. Kortman Gallery – 107 N. Main St. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Info: 815-968-0123. Main Street Players of Boone County – Community Building Complex, 111 W. First St., Belvidere. mainstreetplayersofboonecounty.com. Monroe Arts Center – 1315 11th St., Monroe, Wis. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Info: 608-325-5700. NIU Art Museum – Northern Illinois University, Altgeld, 116, DeKalb. David C. Olson Photography Studio – 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. 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

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

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

Tour of Natural Yards (rain or shine) Tours free to all! Saturday, July 15, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.— Sunday, July 16, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

For more information, visit: www.wildonesrrvc.org

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 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/ 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.

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 IDK Band - Performing at 8 p.m. at Wild Wild Westmor Lanes, 2407 N. Central Ave. Trinadora - 5:30-8 p.m. at Stockholm Inn, 2420 Charles St. Free. Saturday 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. Carl Cole & Company - 5:30-8 p.m. at Stockholm Inn, 2420 Charles St. Free. Wednesday, June 28 Trinadora Duo - 80s, 90s, and Us concert at One Spirit Center, 1801 Charles St. 7-9 p.m. Admission is free, donations to the musicians are encouraged. 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. Danielle Juhre - Award winning soul/pop/motown artist from Rockford will be performing at Rockford City Market. Saturday, July 1 Heroes Unplugged - A benefit for Guitars 4 Vets celebrating Brian Leaf. 3-6 p.m. at Nordlof Center, 118 N. Main St. Rockford area bands will be performing in memory of Brian Leaf and in honor of those who have served in the Armed Forces. Sunday, July 2 Dance - VFW, 2018 Windsor Road, Loves Park, across from Sunrise Restaurant. 7 p.m. Admission is $7.

The Rock River Times. June 21, 2017

A&E Happenings Community

Ongoing Burpee Museum of Natural History – 737 N. Main St. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission: $8 for ages 13 & older, $7 for ages 3-12, free for children younger than 4 and members; additional fee for traveling exhibits. 815-965-3433. Camp Grant Museum - 1004 Samuelson Rd. 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Tues.-Fri., Sat. to 1 p.m. Closed Mon. & Sun. Adult $10, Children 8 up $5, Free for 7 or below. Special group hours available. Free admission with meal at Command Post Restaurant. Call 815-395-0679 or 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 more. 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. 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. 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 - Dance and also learn about German culture. All ages welcome, always looking for new people. 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. All crocheters are welcome. We gather at the large round table in the corner of the coffee shop. 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. 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. Several games and activities available. 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 - 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 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. Saturday 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. 10 x 10 vendor spaces are available: Only $20* To Secure your Vendor space, CC Payment accepted via Phone: (779) 210-7602 Tuesday, June 27 Healthcare in Disaster Situations: Your Voice Matters - A series of upcoming community engagement meetings meant to educate Illinois residents and gather diverse perspectives on the issue of healthcare in crisis situations. These meetings, cosponsored by the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Chicago Department of Public Health, will be held

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Contact Paul, 815.871.3801 throughout the State of Illinois in June and are intended to help inform public policy and the creation of guidelines to medical professionals regarding how to administer medical care during catastrophes. Event takes place at Katie’s Cup, 502 7th St., in the Bitner Room, from 1-4 p.m. Register at disasterfeedback.eventbrite.com. Wednesday, June 28 Ethical Wills and Trusts Program - 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Midway Village Museum, 6799 Guilford Road. The program is free and open to the public. RSVP by Friday to 815-397-9112, ext. 109. Join Michael Cyrs, a Wealth Transfer Advisor with Savant Capital Management, as he guides us along the path to leaving our families a true and lasting legacy. This is a one-hour program with a question and answer session at the end of the presentation.

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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

Marianna Leal DUI County—40 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.

Rose Reedy Mob Action County—29 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.

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Death Notices

Your Horoscope

Mark Syfert 60 Rockford 6/12/2017

By Denise Guzzardo

Margie McMillan 70 Rockford 6/12/2017

This week

Marion Gross 92 Rockford 6/12/2017 Dawn Conard 65 Rockford 6/12/2017 Justin Clubb 35 Rockford 6/12/2017 Chris Schonberg 77 Rockford 6/12/2017 Exi Sostre 70 Rockford 6/12/2017 Herman Giggee 99 Machesney Park 6/12/2017 Elrena Curtis 91 Rockford 6/12/2017 Glenn Sauter 66 Rockford 6/12/2017 James Jarosz 57 Rockford 6/13/2017 Laura Taylor 95 Durand 6/13/2017 Nancy Johns 83 Rockford 6/13/2017 Barbara Williams 88 Rockford 6/13/2017 Gabriel Henze 7 Rockford 6/13/2017 Fred Garvey 64 Rockford 6/13/2017 Donald Kalbfleisch 85 Loves Park 6/13/2017 Harley Portwood 67 Rockford 6/13/2017 Brian Newman 57 Rockford 6/13/2017 Ruth Crowdes 81 Rockford 6/14/2017 Chris Sweetman 61 Rockford 6/14/2017 Jamie Rogers 16 Rockford 6/14/2017 Ofelia Sanchez 86 Rockford 6/14/2017 Roger Netherton 62 Loves Park 6/14/2017 Barb Estes 75 Durand 6/14/2017 Donald Davis 71 Rockford 6/14/2017 Ann Cross 90 Rockford 6/15/2017 Jessica Coates 29 Rockford 6/15/2017 Ben Greenwood 87 Loves Park 6/15/2017 Wayne Weidner 83 Rockford 6/15/2017 Percy Herron 80 Rockford 6/15/2017 Genevieve Warren 78 Loves Park 6/15/2017 Maynard Blair 80 Loves Park 6/16/2017 Bishop Borden 76 Rockford 6/16/2017 Mary Yankaitis 89 Rockford 6/16/2017 Paula Venevia 65 Rockford 6/16/2017 Geneva Potter 62 Rockford 6/16/2017 Manuel Morales 80 Rockford 6/16/2017 Cecil Broomfield 78 Rockford 6/16/2017 Braxton Loomis 20 Rockford 6/17/2017 Norma Black 73 Rockford 6/17/2017 William St. John 79 Rockford 6/17/2017 Lee Marks 72 Rockford 6/17/2017

The sun leaves Gemini and moves into Cancer on June 21. We will all notice a shift in our responsibilities and a focus on home and family now. The new moon arrives in Cancer on Friday. This planetary climate provides us with plenty of time to reflect on our growth and development as well as how to proceed in the future towards success. Contacts are made during this lunar cycle that provides a solid foundation for months to come. Enjoy!

Aries

A secret admirer will be revealed during this lunar cycle; it appears you’re pleasantly surprised by the outcome in the end. An individual from your past may be reaching out to acknowledge your efforts at this time. Accept this graciously and try not to look for a hidden motive underneath it all. I promise there isn’t one, Aries.

Taurus

Annoying distractions may cloud your judgment early this week. You can’t please all of the people all of the time, so set your priorities and stick to them. A letter or long-distance phone call brings unexpected news. There must be a silver lining attached to this somehow, it just may take a while to reveal the purpose of this situation. A long-overdue payment will arrive at week’s end; don’t spend it all in one place, Taurus.

Gemini

Your romantic sector is finally beginning to align after a long-drawn-out healing process. Travel is indicated and amazing connections evolve from this endeavor. You will be mixing business with pleasure in the months to come. Keep your ear to the ground for opportunities that will arrive, Gemini.

Cancer

A burden that has been weighing heavily on your heart will lift this week.

Solutions will arrive to clear the air. With this in motion try not to cling to this old element, let it go once and for all. This will only get in your way of future success. Midweek a secret admirer reveals themselves to you in an unexpected way. Investigate further options with this individual, Cancer.

Leo

News of a health matter regarding a family member could be a bit disturbing. You can offer up emotional support, but do not offer financial support with this situation. Travel plans are in the works at this time, do not allow a nosy female to interrupt your schedule. You don’t have time for all of the calamities that they may want to bring into the mix. Try not to offer any more information than you need to at this time, Leo.

Virgo

You’re narrowing down your options to the best-case scenario now. So many opportunities have been presented over the past few months. This may have made it difficult to decide which way to go. The signs are all pointing to one favorable aspect now, providing the clarity you need to make the choice. The weekend allows time to cozy up with a loved one and enjoy your home environment, Virgo.

Libra

You may feel as though you’re in a hamster cage running on the wheel this week. If things appear to be boring or monotonous, understand that you are right where you need to be at this time. As you process old worn-out emotions and ideas, the universe is providing you with less challenging projects to contend with. Although you would prefer to bury these emotions with a full schedule, that would only stand in the way of your healing process. It will all make sense in the weeks to come, Libra.

Scorpio

Try not to take the odd behavior of another personally at this time. This has nothing to do with you and, if you make it about you, it certainly will turn into

Mark Bender 65 Loves Park 6/17/2017 Rhonda Warren 75 Rockford 6/17/2017 Henry Vazquez 79 Machesney Park 6/17/2017 Daniel Southard 52 Rockford 6/17/2017 Jane Malone 67 Loves Park 6/18/2017 Sandra Sands 72 Roscoe 6/18/2017 Francis Molitor 82 Machesney Park 6/18/2017 Daniel Laine 60 Rockford 6/18/2017 Edith Graham 87 Rockford 6/18/2017 James Hultman 61 Rockford 6/19/2017 Emily Dilonardo 81 Rockford 6/19/2017 Death notices are provided by the Winnebago County Coroner’s office.

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an issue in real time. Midweek allows new business or career opportunities to come into view. Take advantage of these aspects and strike while the iron is hot. You’re ahead of the game by week’s end, Scorpio.

Sagittarius

Try not to let the new moon influence your mindset with heavy thoughts. Take this time to reflect on the past, present and future. Family gatherings can be very heartfelt and extremely insightful during this lunar cycle. You’ll be surprised at how much you will learn about yourself as well as others at this time. Romance begins to take a turn for the better, Sag.

Capricorn

Try not to hash and rehash a decision you’ve made regarding a romantic encounter. Move forward and don’t look back. There are other opportunities awaiting you if you just allow yourself to breathe for a moment. A business venture looks extremely positive in September; make plans to close the deal now, Capricorn.

Aquarius

The focus may be on a change within your career or residence at this time. Little hints have been arriving and acknowledgments for a job well done continue to flow in. Romance for many of you has been a bit rough. When fall arrives opportunities for the right fit will arrive as well. A past love or past love interest will have an opportunity to rekindle itself. Go for it, Aquarius.

Pisces

A weekend away is just the ticket for a clear head, heart and mind. Allow yourself plenty of time to arrive at your destination. You may find yourself a bit accident prone if you are not using common sense now. A friend from your past may arrive with unexpected news. Allow yourself plenty of time to process your emotions midweek. You won’t regret it, Pisces. For an extended astrological forecast or psychic consultation, contact Denise at 815-398-3983.

June 21, 2017 The Rock River Times. Government Notices n n n LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given that the Rockford Park District intends to contract for the following items and services; specifications are on file with Demandstar.com or Jacki Minnihan, Purchasing Dept, Rockford Park District, 401 South Main St, Rockford, IL 61101, Phone: (815) 969-4094. The Rockford Park District is seeking qualified contractors to perform environmental remediation within our Carpenters building at 301 S. Madison Street, Rockford, IL. The remediation work consists of asbestos removal, lead paint removal, and mold removal. Bidders must hold all certifications as required within the bid specifications. Bids will be opened at the Rockford Park District, Webbs Norman Center Board Room, 401 South Main St, Rockford, IL 61101 (Purchasing Dept (815) 969-4062). The Rockford Park District reserves the unrestricted right to reject any or all bids received, to waive or not to waive any informality, or to accept the bid considered to be in the best interest of the Park District. Contractor shall not pay less than the prevailing rates of wages to all laborers, workmen, and mechanics performing work under this contract, and shall comply with the requirements of the IL Wages of Employees on Public Works Act (820 ILCS 130/1-12). Bid No. 17-2180 – Rebid Environmental Remediation at Carpenters Building Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference: Wednesday, June 28, 2017, at 10:00 a.m., Carpenters Building, UW Health Sports Factory Campus, 301 S. Madison St., Rockford, IL 61107 Bid Opening: Monday, July 17, 2017, at 2:00 p.m., Rockford Park District, 401 S. Main St., Rockford, IL 61101 BY: Julianne C. Elliott, Secretary 7661R TRRT 6/21 n n n NOTICE OF DETERMINATION PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Education of Rockford School District Number 205, Counties of Winnebago and Boone, Illinois, adopted a Resolution on June 13, 2017, determining the prevailing wages for laborers, mechanics, and other workers performing construction of public works for said Rockford School District Number 205. A copy of said Resolution is available for inspection at the Administration Building, 501 7th Street, Rockford, Illinois. /s/ Michael S. Connor Secretary 7662R TRRT 6/21 n n n REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS TAX EXEMPT LEASE FOUR (4) AMBULANCES RFP NO.: 617-FIN-091 Proposals will be received until 11:00 a.m., local time, on Thursday, July 6, 2017 at the office of the Central Services Manager, City Hall Building, 425 East State Street, 4th floor, Rockford, Illinois 61104. At that time and place all proposals received will be publicly opened and read aloud. Proposals will be accepted until the specified opening time and date. Any bidder attempting to deliver after the opening time and date will be refused. Proposal forms may be obtained at the office of the Central Services Manager, at City Hall, or at http://www.rockfordil.gov/finance/ central-services/purchasing.aspx Proposals must be enclosed in a sealed envelope and marked with the name of the RFP, and the RFP number. Each vendor shall submit with their proposal the information

specified in the bid documents (815) 962-6611 for compliance with the laws of dhenry@bslbv.com the State of Illinois on Fair Em7607R TRRT 6/21 ployment Practices and with the n n n City of Rockford’s Ordinance on STATE OF ILLINOIS Equal Employment and Business IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE Opportunity. Any proposal which 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT fails to include the compliance COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO items properly completed will not CITY OF ROCKFORD, be read and will not be considered. a municipal corporation The City of Rockford reserves Plaintiff, the right to accept or reject any vs. and all proposals and to waive JONES APARTMENT LIVING technicalities. TRUST NUMBER 6618, 7674R TRRT 6/21 UNKNOWN OWNERS, and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants. Public Notices Case No. 17 CH 468 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE BY n n n PUBLICATION STATE OF ILLINOIS The requisite Affidavit for IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE Publication having been filed, 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT notice is hereby given you, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO Non-Record Claimants and all IN CHANCERY Unknown Owners, Defendants in IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: the above-entitled cause that the JEAN A. NELSON, above-entitled Demolition Lien Petitioner, Foreclosure action was filed on vs. June 2, 2017 and is now pending. DONNELL E. NELSON, 1. The names of all Plaintiffs Respondent. and the Case Number are idenCase No. 17 D 390 tified above. NOTICE BY PUBLICATION 2. The Court in which this action NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to Respondent DONNELL E. was brought is identified above. 3. The name of the titleholder of NELSON that Petitioner JEAN A. NELSON has caused to be filed a record is Jones Apartment Living PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF Trust Number 6618 4. A legal description of the real MARRIAGE and other relief in the above-captioned cause of action. estate sufficient to identify it with You are further notified that if you reasonable certainty is as follows: HESS + HOPKINS fail to file an answer or otherwise LEATHER COS SUB PT appear on or before July 6, 2017, NE ¼ SEC 22-44-1 INC PT a judgment by default may be BLKS 8 + 9 HORSMAN + entered against you at any time BLAISDELLS ADD S 37 FT thereafter for the relief requested LOT 17 + N 20 FT LOT 018 in the petition. situated in Winnebago County, /s/ Jean A. Nelson, Petitioner Illinois P.I.N. No. 11-22-203-012 7606R TRRT 6/21 5. A common address or n n n description of the location of the STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE real estate is as follows: 417-419 Underwood St, Rock17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ford, Illinois WINNEBAGO COUNTY 6. An identification of the PROBATE DIVISION IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE Lien sought to be foreclosed is as follows: OF a. Name of Property Owners: SUSAN M. FAIRGRIEVE, Jones Apartment Living Trust Deceased Number 6618 CASE NO. 2017 P 159 b. Name of Lien Holder: City CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of Rockford c. Date of Lien: February of SUSAN M. FAIRGRIEVE, who died on March 18, 2017. Letters of 8, 2016 d. Date of Recording: NovemOffice were issued on May 23, 2017 to Nancy J. Walton, 318 Hosmer ber 22, 2016 e. County Where Recorded: Street, Loves Park, IL 61111, who is the legal representative of the Winnebago County, Illinois f. Recording Document Idenestate. The attorney for the estate is Douglas R. Henry, of Barrick, tification: 20161036059 NOW, THEREFORE, unless Switzer, Long, Balsley & Van Evera, LLP, 6833 Stalter Drive, Rockford, you, Non-Record Claimants and Unknown Owners, Defendants, Illinois 61108. Claims against the Estate may file your answer to the Complaint be filed on or before December 7, for Foreclosure in this cause or 2017, that date being at least six otherwise make your appearance (6) months from the date of first therein, in the Circuit Court of publication, or within three (3) the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit, months from the date of mailing Winnebago County, Illinois, in the or delivery of Notice to creditors, Winnebago County Courthouse, if mailing or delivery is required by 400 West State Street, Rockford, Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate IL on or before the 15th day of Act, 1975 as amended, whichever July, 2017 default may be entered date is later. Any claim not filed against you and each of you at any by the requisite date stated above time after that day and a Judgment for Foreclosure may be entered in shall be barred. Claims against the Estate accordance with the prayer of the may be filed in the Office of the Complaint for Foreclosure. Circuit Clerk Winnebago County Circuit Clerk, Probate Division at the Winnebago Matthew D. Flores – County Courthouse, 400 West ARDC #6323902 State Street, Rockford, Illinois, or City of Rockford Department with the Estate legal representa- of Law 425 E. State Street tive, or both. Copies of claims filed with the Rockford, IL 61104 Circuit Clerk’s Office, Probate Di- (779) 348-7395 7610R TRRT 6/21 vision, must be mailed or delivered n n n to the Estate legal representative STATE OF ILLINOIS and to her attorney within ten (10) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE days after it has been filed. 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Dated: May 31, 2017 COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO /s/Nancy J. Walton, Executor DOUGLAS R. HENRY CITY OF ROCKFORD, #6229426 a municipal corporation BARRICK, SWITZER, LONG, Plaintiff, BALSLEY & VAN EVERA, LLP vs. 6833 Stalter Drive JOSE LUIS CONTRERAS P.O. Box 17109 UNKNOWN OWNERS and Rockford, IL 61110-7109 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 trans-

act 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 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 Auburn St., Rockford, IL 61101; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Tamica Childress SIGNED: Tamica Childress 6/8/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 8th day of June, A.D. 2017. Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Thalia Gallardo, DEPUTY 7653R 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 telecommunication and virtual assistance company business in said County and State under the name of Foxbrook Ventures at the following post office addresses: 2424 Whale Ave., Rockford, IL 61109; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or 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 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a retail business in said County and State under the name of Luna Datura’s at the following post office addresses: 117 S. 3rd St., Rockford, IL 61104; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Eve Harker SIGNED: Eve Harker 6/19/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 19th day of June, A.D. 2017. Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Amy Reininger, DEPUTY 7675R TRRT 7/5 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a Manufacturing business in said County and State under the name of Mukasa Fabrication at the following post office addresses: 8326 Ravere St., Machesney Park, IL 61115; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Brenton Rawhoof SIGNED: Brenton Rawhoof 6/13/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 13th day of June, A.D. 2017. Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Thalia Gallardo, DEPUTY 7681R TRRT 7/5

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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

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

June 21, 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.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. 12-34-

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 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 Record-

er’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 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 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 Cleaning Lady business in said County and State under the name of S & S Cleaning at the following post office addresses: 619 Kingsley Dr., Machesney Park, IL 61115; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Kimberlea A. Haff SIGNED: Kimberlea A. Haff 5/18/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 18th day of May, A.D. 2017. Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Amy Reininger, DEPUTY 7683R TRRT 7/5

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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 21, 2017 The Rock River Times. n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Plaintiff, -v.SHANNON L LARRABEE, DONALD E LARRABEE, JR Defendant 16CH 689 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 16, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on August 2, 2017, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT TWENTY-TWO (22) AS DESIGNATED UPON RIVER GROVE SUBDIVISION PLAT NO. 2 BEING PART OF THE EAST HALF (1/2) OF SECTION 19, TOWNSHIP 43 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, RECORDED IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, IN BOOK 35 OF PLATS ON PAGE 200 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 3859 ROCKVIEW ROAD, Rockford, IL 61109 Property Index No. 16-19253-006. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \”AS IS\” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF

POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce. com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. McCalla Raymer Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number 258224. 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. 258224 Case Number: 16 CH 689 TJSC#: 37-4810 I722906 P7659R TRRT 7/5 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY-STATE OF ILLINOIS BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, Plaintiff, v. KARINA SALAZAR; MIDLAND FUNDING LLC, a Delaware limited liability company; UNKNOWN OWNERS; and NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants. 17CH 478 1607 North Winnebago St. Rockford, IL 61103 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to the following: UNKNOWN OWNERS, NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Generally. Notice is hereby given to Defendants in the above-entitled suit that the above-named Plaintiff has filed its Complaint in said Court for Foreclosure pursuant to the mortgage foreclosure laws of the State of Illinois, of the lands and premises in the Complaint situated in Winnebago County, State of Illinois: PART OF LOTS SEVEN (7) AND EIGHT (8) IN BLOCK NINETEEN (19) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF AUBURNDALE, E.H. MARSH’S SUBDIVISION SOUTH HALF (1/2) OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 14, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 3 OF PLATS ON PAGE 4 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS, BOUNDED AS FOLLOWS; TO-WIT: BEGINNING AT A POINT IN THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT SEVEN (7), FOURTYFOUR (44) FEET NORTH OF THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT; THENCE EAST, PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT, ONE HUNDRED EIGHT (108) FEET;

THENCE NORTH, PARALLEL WITH THE WEST LINES OF SAID LOTS SEVEN (7) AND EIGHT (8), FIFTY-ONE (51) FEET; THENCE WEST, PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT EIGHT (8) FOURTY-ONE (41) FEET; THENCE SOUTH, PARALLEL WITH THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT EIGHT (8), SIX (6) FEET; THENCE WEST, PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT EIGHT (8), SIXTY-SEVEN (67) FEET TO THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT EIGHT (8); THENCE SOUTH ALONG THE WEST LINES OF SAID LOTS EIGHT (8) AND SEVEN (7), FORTY-FIVE (45) FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. PIN: 11-14-159-005. Common Address: 1607 North Winnebago St., Rockford, Illinois 61103. that said suit is now pending. The said Complaint is for the foreclosure of the mortgage. NOW THEREFORE, unless you, the said above-named Defendants, file your appearance in the said suit in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Illinois, on or before the July 21, 2017, default may be entered against you at any time after that day and Judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said Complaint. Stephen G. Daday Kinga L. Wright Klein, Daday, Aretos & O’Donoghue, LLC 2550 West Golf Road, Suite 250 Rolling Meadows, IL 60008 847-590-8700 Attorney No. 3127015 I723682 P7660R TRRT 7/5 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY PRAIRIE COMMUNITY BANK, Plaintiff, vs. AMCORE INVESTMENT GROUP NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF ROCKFORD ILLINOIS, TRUSTNO. 04-15144, DENNIS L. LEAHY AND UNKNOWN OWNERS, Defendant(s). CASE NO. 2017 CH 493 NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION The requisite Affidavit for Publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you, UNKNOWN OWNERS Defendants in the above-entitled suit, that the said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, by the said Plaintiff against you and other Defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows: to-wit: PARCEL I: All that part of the West Half (1/2) of the Southeast Quarter (1/4) of Section 23, Township 43 North, Range 1 East, in New Milford Township, Winnebago County, Illinois, lying South of the center of the Kishwaukee River and East of the land owned by the Burlington Northern Railroad; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois. PARCEL II: Also, all that part of the West Half (1/2) of the East Half (1/2} of Section 26, Township 43 North, Range 1 East, in New Milford Township, County of Winnebago and State of Illinois lying North of a line running parallel with and

262 feet distant Southerly from the North line of the South Half (1/2) of said Section 26 and East of the land now owned by the Burlington Northern Railroad. EXCEPTING THEREFROM the premises contained in Deed recorded April 7, 1949 in Book 653 on Page 621 and described as follows: All that part of the West Half (1/2) of the East (1/2) of Section 26, Township 43 North, Range 1 East of the Third Principal Meridian, Winnebago County, Illinois, lying North on a line parallel to and 262 feet Southerly from the North line of the South Half (1/2) of Section 26, East of the Easterly boundary line of said grantor’s right of way, which boundary line is parallel to and 50 feet Easterly, measured at right angles, from the center line of the main track to the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad Company, and South of the most Southerly limit of the land condemned for Federal Aid Road No. 179 and described in that certain Final Order and Decree in Condemnation entered December 18, 1942 by the Circuit Court of said Winnebago County in that certain cause filed in said court entitled “Department of Public Works and Building of the State of Illinois for and in behalf of the State of Illinois, Plaintiff,vs. Chicago, Milwaukee and Gary Railway, an Illinois Corporation, et al., defendants.” ALSO EXCEPTING THEREFROM the premises contained in Deed recorded January 9, 1964 in Book 1431 on Page 72 bounded and described as follows: Part of the West Half (1/2) of the Northwest Quarter (1/4) of Section 26, in Township 43 North, Range 1 East of the Third Principal Meridian, bounded and described as follows, to-wit: Beginning at a point in the North line of said Quarter (1/4) Section, 112.0 feet East of the Northwest corner of said Quarter (1/4) Section, said point of beginning being on the Easterly line of the 40 foot strip conveyed by Central Illinois and Wisconsin Railroad to the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Company by Warranty Deed dated January 11, 1905 and recorded in Book 187 of Deeds on Page 208 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois; thence North 89 degrees 37’ 58” East, along the North line of said Quarter (1/4) Section, 750.0 feet; thence South 0 degrees 22’ 02” East, at right angles from the previous course, 465.32 feet to the Northerly line of South Bend Road, as now laid out and used; thence South 69 degrees 54’ 00” West, along the Northerly line of said South Bend Road, 218.19 feet; thence Southwesterly, along a circular curve to the left having a radius of 334.57 feet and whose center lies to the Southeast, to a point (the chord across the last described circular curve course bears South 30 degrees 28’ 58” West 424.95 feet), the last described circular curve course also being along the Westerly line of Tract 13 of a certain order entered by Circuit Court December 8, 1942 in Cause No. 50099; thence

South 7 degrees 37’ 26” East along the Westerly line of said Tract 13, a distance of 306.42 feet; thence Southwesterly, along the Westerly line of said Tract 13 and along a circular curve to the right having a radius of 132.5 feet and whose center lies to the West, to a point (the chord across the last described circular curve course bears South 14 degrees 33’ 55” West 105.66 feet); thence South 28 degrees 04’ 00” West, along the Westerly line of said Tract 13, a distance of 15.0 feet; thence North 49 degrees 58’ 55” West, along the Northerly line of said Tract 13, a distance of 440.48 feet to the Easterly line of said 40 foot strip conveyed by Central Illinois and Wisconsin Railroad to the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Company as aforesaid; thence North, along the Easterly line of said 40 foot strip, 1036.25 feet to the point of beginning, EXCEPTING THEREFROM, the Northerly 120 feet and the Easterly 84.6 feet. ALSO EXCEPTING THEREFROM that portion of the premises taken, used and dedicated for public roadway, all situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois. Commonly known as: 28 acres on South Bend and Belt Line Roads, Rockford, IL PIN: 15-26-201-002 AND 1523-452-001 Mortgage was recorded in the office of the Recorder of Deeds in Winnebago County, Illinois, as Document Number 200800804. And for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of the said Court against you as provided by law, and that the said suit is now pending. Now therefore, unless you, the said above named defendants, file your answer to the Complaint in the said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Chancery Division, in the Courthouse in the City of Rockford, Illinois, on or before the 7th day of August, 2017. A default may be entered against you at any time after that date and a decree entered in accordance with the prayer of said Complaint. Dated at Rockford, Illinois June 13, 2017. /S/Thomas A. Klein Winnebago County Circuit Clerk PREPARED BY: BARRICK, SWITZER, LONG, BALSLEY & VAN EVERA, LLP BY: JAMES E. STEVENS (#3128256) Attorney at Law 6833 Stalter Drive Rockford, Illinois 61108 (815) 962-6611 jstevens@bslbv.com 7663R TRRT 7/5 n n n NOTICE BY PUBLICATION JERAMY WALLS and SAMANTHA WALLS, Petitioners, vs. BRYSON PAUL RUTLEDGE, ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES, a Duly Licensed Child Welfare Agency, Respondents. CASE NO: 17 AD 112 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Take notice that on the 15th day of June, 2017, a Petition for Adoption was filed in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Illinois, 17th Judicial Circuit, and that on the first floor of the Winnebago County Juvenile Justice Center, on the 26th day of July, 2017 at

the hour of 8:30 a.m., or as soon thereafter as this cause may be heard, a hearing will be held upon the Petition for Adoption. Now, unless you appear at the hearing and show cause against the Petition, the Petition may be taken for confessed as against you and an Order, Judgment or Decree entered. Dated at Rockford, Illinois this 16th day of June, 2017. Thomas Klein Clerk of the Circuit Court ERIN L. NASH #6304953 Nash Law Office, P.C. 4615 East State Street, Suite 201 Rockford, IL 61108 (815) 397-7500 7664R TRRT 7/5 n n n NOTICE BY PUBLICATION BRENT PENTENBURG and JOHNNIE PENTENBURG, Petitioners, vs. TONY RAYSEAN HAROLD COOK-HUDSON, ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES, a Duly Licensed Child Welfare Agency, Respondents. CASE NO: 17 AD 104 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Take notice that on the 12th day of June, 2017, a Petition for Adoption was filed in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Illinois, 17th Judicial Circuit, and that on the first floor of the Winnebago County Juvenile Justice Center, on the 18th day of July, 2017 at the hour of 8:30 a.m., or as soon thereafter as this cause may be heard, a hearing will be held upon the Petition for Adoption. Now, unless you appear at the hearing and show cause against the Petition, the Petition may be taken for confessed as against you and an Order, Judgment or Decree entered. Dated at Rockford, Illinois this 15th day of June, 2017. Thomas Klein Clerk of the Circuit Court ERIN L. NASH #6304953 Nash Law Office, P.C. 4615 East State Street, Suite 201 Rockford, IL 61108 (815) 397-7500 7665R TRRT 7/5 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: LEOTA M. HUSS, DECEASED CASE NO. 15 P 352 NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION – UNKNOWN HEIRS AND CLAIMS NOTICE is given of the death of LEOTA M. HUSS. Letters of Office were issued on June 7, 2017, to Jodi Fellows, Address: 5027 East Colley Road, Beloit, Wisconsin, 53511, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is LISA M. SCHULTZ, Collins & Henderson, LLP, 604 Pleasant Street, Suite 120, Beloit, Wisconsin, 53511. Notice is given to unknown heirs whose names or addresses are not stated in the petition that an order was entered by the court on June 7, 2017, appointing said representative. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before December 21, 2017, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975 as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred. Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk–Probate

Division–at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 West State Street, Rockford, IL 61101, or with the 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 the attorney within ten (10) days after filing. DATED: June 21, 2017 Jodi Fellows Name of Representative Attorney Lisa M. Schultz Collins & Henderson, LLP 604 Pleasant Street, Suite 120 Beloit, WI 53511 7666R TRRT 7/5 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO NORTHWEST BANK OF ROCKFORD, PLAINTIFF, EDWARD A. O’BRIEN, KATHY E. O’BRIEN, FIRST NATIONAL BANK AND TRUST, STATE OF ILLINOIS, UNKNOWN OTHERS, NONRECORD CLAIMANTS and UNKNOWN TENANTS, DEFENDANTS. 2016 CH 584 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure heretofore entered by the said Court on the 17th day of February, 2017 in the above-entitled cause, GARY CARAUNA, Sheriff of Winnebago County, Illinois will on the 13th day of July, 2017 at the hour of 11:00 A.M., at the Winnebago County Criminal Justice Center, 650 W. State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61102 sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash and all singular, the following described premises and real estate in said Judgment mentioned, situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment to-wit: Part of Lot Sixteen (16) in Block Six (6) as designated upon the Plat of Crosby’s Addition to the City of Rockford, bounded as follows, to-wit: Beginning at the Southeast corner of said Lot Sixteen(16); thence North on the East line of said Lot, Eighty (80) feet; thence West, parallel with the South line of said lot to the West line of said Lot; thence South on the said West line Eighty (80) feet to the Southwest corner of said lot; thence East on the South line of said lot to the place of beginning; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois. Commonly known as: 1348 Benton Street Rockford, Illinois 61107 P.I.N Number: 11-24-309-027 Property Code: 204C 331 The property is commonly known as 1348 Benton Street Rockford, Illinois 61107 and is improved with a residential property. Judgment was taken in the amount of $24,354.02 on behalf of Northwest Bank of Rockford. Property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes and is offered for sale without any representations 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. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. Sale terms are cash or certified funds 25% at time of sale and the balance, including the judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund,

which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser to the person conducting the sale, provided that in no event shall the fee exceed $300 is due within 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. Upon payment in full on the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a certificate of sale which will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. Respective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. For information, contact Timothy F. Horning attorney for Plaintiff, 3400 N. Rockton Avenue, Rockford, IL 61103. Pursuant to Section 15-1507 (c)(7) of the Illinois Code of Civil Procedure, no information other than the information contained in this Notice will be provided. 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. Attorney Timothy F. Horning Meyer and Horning P.C. Attorney for Plaintiff 3400 N. Rockton Avenue Rockford, IL 61103 815/636-9300 7667R TRRT 7/5 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a Painting business in said County and State under the name of Diamond Painting at the following post office addresses: 4202 Doris Ave., Rockford, IL 61101; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Troy Rossato, 815-914-0886 SIGNED: Troy Rossato 6/16/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 16th day of June, A.D. 2017. Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Amy Reininger, DEPUTY 7676R TRRT 7/5 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a Catering business in said County and State under the name of Big Pete’s House of Smoke at the following post office addresses: 504 Pin Oak Rd., Rockton, IL 61072; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Chris E. Peters SIGNED: Chris E. Peters 6/16/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 16th day of June, A.D. 2017. Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Pamela Johnson, DEPUTY 7677R TRRT 7/5

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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 21, 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 SUPPLEMENTARY CERTIFICATE OF OWNERSHIP OF BUSINESS (ADDITION OF NAME) STATE OF ILLINOIS COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO ss. Certificate No. 023636 On the 18th day of April, A.D. 2003, the original certificate of ownership was filed in the office of County Clerk, in the County of Winnebago, Illinois for: Old Country Construction at the following Address(es): 2224 Douglas St., Rockford, IL 61103. On the 16th day of June, A.D. 2017, the following person or persons were added to said organization and now have a financial interest in the business carried on under such assumed name: Holland C. Morefield. SIGNED: Holland C. Morefield 6/16/17 STATE OF ILLINOIS, County of Winnebago ss. The above being duly sworn, upon oath deposes and says that the foregoing is a true and correct supplementary report of the person or persons who have been added to the above-named firm together with their post-office addresses. Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed) to before me, this 16th day of June A.D. 2017. Thalia Gallardo, Deputy Clerk 7684R TRRT 6/21

The Rock River Times. June 21, 2017

n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO NORTHWEST BANK OF ROCKFORD, PLAINTIFF, EDWARD A. O’BRIEN, KATHY E. O’BRIEN, FIRST NATIONAL BANK AND TRUST, STATE OF ILLINOIS, UNKNOWN OTHERS, NONRECORD CLAIMANTS and UNKNOWN TENANTS, DEFENDANTS. 2016 CH 585 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure heretofore entered by the said Court on the 17th day of February, 2017 in the above-entitled cause, GARY CARAUNA, Sheriff of Winnebago County, Illinois will on the 13th day of July, 2017 at the hour of 11:00 A.M., at the Winnebago County Criminal Justice Center, 650 W. State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61102 sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash and all singular, the following described premises and real estate in said Judgment mentioned, situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment to-wit: Lot Four (4) as designated upon the County Clerk’s Plat of the Northeast Fractional Quarter (1/4) of Section 23 and a part of the Southeast Quarter (1/4) of Section 14, both in Township 44 North, Range 1 East of the 3rd Principal Meridian, the Plat of which is recorded in Book 14 of Plats on Page 99 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois. Commonly known as: 320 Napoleon Street Rockford, Illinois 61103 P.I.N Number: 11-14-462-004 Property Code: 203A 088 The property is commonly known as 320 Napoleon Street Rockford, Illinois 61103 and is improved with a residential property. Judgment was taken in the amount of $25,517.52 on behalf of Northwest Bank of Rockford. Property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes and is offered for sale without any representations 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. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. Sale terms are cash or certified funds 25% at time of sale and the balance, including the judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser to the person conducting the sale, provided that in no event shall the fee exceed $300 is due within 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. Upon payment in full on the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a certificate of sale which will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. Respective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. For information, contact Timothy F. Horning attorney for Plaintiff, 3400 N. Rockton Avenue, Rockford, IL 61103. Pursuant to Section 15-1507 (c)(7) of the Illinois Code of Civil Procedure, no information other than the information contained in this Notice will be provided. 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. Attorney Timothy F. Horning Meyer and Horning P.C. Attorney for Plaintiff 3400 N. Rockton Avenue Rockford, IL 61103 815/636-9300 7668R TRRT 7/5 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS, City of Rockford, Plaintiff vs. James D. Nichols, Deceased, Sallie Nichols, Deceased, Heirs at Law and Legatees of James D. Nichols and Sallie Nichols, Federal National Mortgage Association, Rock River Water Reclamation District, State Of Illinois Department Of Healthcare & Family Services, Winnebago County Trustee, Defendants. Case number 2016MR285 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you, James D. Nichols, Deceased, Sallie Nichols, Deceased, Heirs at Law and Legatees of James D. Nichols and Sallie Nichols, Defendants in the above entitled suit, which said suit has been commenced in the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit Court of Winnebago county, Illinois, by the plaintiff against you and other defendants, praying for a declaration of abandonment pursuant to 65 ILCS 5/11-31-1(d) for the property described as follows, to-wit: The South Forty-Four (44) feet of the East Half (1/2) of Lot Twenty-One (21) as designated upon the Plat of Haskell and Kimball’s Subdivision of the Southwest part of Section 14, Township 44 North, Range 1 East of the Third Principal Meridian, the Plat of which subdivision is recorded in Book 58 of Deeds (plats) on Page 129 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois; EXCEPTING THEREFROM the East Thirty-Three (33) feet of said premises conveyed to the City of Rockford by Deed recorded in Book 120 of Deeds, Page 349; situated in the County of Winnebago, State of Illinois.

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

Commonly known as 924 Woodlawn Avenue, Rockford, IL 61103; P.I.N. Number 11-14-355-022. NOW THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU, the said above defendant(s), file your answer to the complaint in said suit, or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit Court, at the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk, 400 W. State Street, #108, Rockford, IL 61101 on or before the 19th day of July, 2017, default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a decree entered in accordance with the prayer of said complaint. Dated: June 16, 2017 Lafakeria S. Vaughn Assistant City Attorney City of Rockford Department of Law 425 E. State Street Rockford, IL 61104 (779) 348-7154 7669R TRRT 7/5 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO In the Matter of the Estate of: ELVA I. STEWART, Deceased. Case No. 2017 P 232 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of ELVA I. STEWART. Letters of Office were issued on June 7, 2017, to JOSEPH GEBBIA, 5785 Rotary Road, Cherry Valley, IL 61016, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is Paul S. Godlewski, One Court Place, Suite 103, Rockford, IL 61101. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before December 22, 2017, that date being at least six [6] months from the date of first publication, or within three [3] months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by 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, IL, 61101 or with the estate, legal representative, or both. Copies of claims filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office – Probate Division, must be mailed or delivered to the estate legal representative and to his attorney within ten days after it has been filed. Dated: June 21, 2017. JOSEPH GEBBIA Independent Executor In the Matter of the Estate of: ELVA I. STEWART, Case No. 2017 P 232 NOTICE TO HEIRS Notice is given to UNKNOWN HEIRS, who are heirs in the above proceeding to probate a will and whose name or address is not stated in the Petition to Admit the Will to Probate, that an Order was entered by the court on June 7, 2017, admitting the will to probate. Within 42 days after the effective date of the original order of admission you may file a petition with the court to require proof of the will by testimony of the witnesses to the will in open court or other evidence, as provided in section 6-21 of the Probate Act of 1975 [755 ILCS 5/6-21]. You also have the right under section 8-1 of the Probate Act of

1975 [755 ILCS 5/8-1] to contest the validity of the will by filing a petition with the court within 6 months after admission of the will to probate. If you wish to exercise your rights as stated in this Notice, please direct the filing of any papers to the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, IL, 400 West State Street, Rockford, IL 61101. In addition, if you file such papers, you must mail a copy of those filed papers to: Attorney Paul S. Godlewski, One Court Place, Suite 103, Rockford, IL 61101, who is the attorney for the Estate. Dated: June 21, 2017. JOSEPH GEBBIA Independent Executor PREPARED BY: PAUL S. GODLEWSKI Attorney for Estate One Court Place, Suite 103 Rockford, IL 61101 815/964-0058 ARDC - 0977837 7670R TRRT 7/5 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO In the Matter of the Estate of: WILLIAM C. VIANDS, Deceased. Case No. 2017 P 239 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of WILLIAM C. VIANDS. Letters of Office were issued on June 7, 2017, to KAYSANDRA D.VIANDS, 1221 South Pierpont Avenue, Rockford, IL 61102, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is Paul S. Godlewski, One Court Place, Suite 103, Rockford, IL 61101. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before December 22, 2017, that date being at least six [6] months from the date of first publication, or within three [3] months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by 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, IL, 61101 or with the estate, legal representative, or both. Copies of claims filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office – Probate Division, must be mailed or delivered to the estate legal representative and to his attorney within ten days after it has been filed. Dated: June 21, 2017. KAYSANDRA D. VIANDS Independent Executor In the Matter of the Estate of: WILLIAM C. VIANDS, Deceased. Case No. 2017 P 239 NOTICE TO HEIRS Notice is given to MICHAEL SHAWN VIANDS and CHARLES DEITRICH VIANDS, who are heirs or legatees in the above proceeding to probate a Will and whose name or address is not stated in the Petition to Admit the Will to Probate, that an Order was entered by the court on June 7, 2017, admitting the Will to probate. Within 42 days after the effective date of the original order of admission you may file a petition with the court to require proof of the Will by testimony of the witnesses to the Will in open court or other

evidence, as provided in section 6-21 of the Probate Act of 1975 [755 ILCS 5/6-21]. You also have the right under Section 8-1 of the Probate Act of 1975 [755 ILCS 5/8-1] to contest the validity of the Will by filing a petition with the court within 6 months after admission of the Will to probate. If you wish to exercise your rights as stated in this Notice, please direct the filing of any papers to the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, IL, 400 West State Street, Rockford, IL 61101. In addition, if you file such papers, you must send a copy of those filed papers to: Attorney Paul S. Godlewski, One Court Place, Suite 103, Rockford, IL 61101, who is the attorney for the Estate. Dated: June 21, 2017. KAYSANDRA D. VIANDS Independent Executor PREPARED BY: PAUL S. GODLEWSKI Attorney for Estate One Court Place, Suite 103 Rockford, IL 61101 815/964-0058 ARDC - 0977837 7671R TRRT 7/5 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO BLACKHAWK BANK, Plaintiff, v. GOKOOL CORPORATION, an Illinois corporation; BRIJESH D. PATEL; HARMIL J. PATEL; NEETABEN V. PATEL; PRAMODKUMAR M. PATEL; UNKNOWN OWNERS; UNKNOWN TENANTS; UNKNOWN SPOUSES; UNKNOWN HEIRS and NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants. Case No.: 2017 CH 332 NOTICE 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: Thomas J. Lester, HINSHAW & CULBERTSON LLP, 100 Park Avenue, Rockford, Illinois 61101, Tel. (815) 490-4908. B. The common address and other common description, if any, of the real estate is: 2837 11th Street, Rockford, Illinois 61109. C. The legal description of the real estate is: TRACT 1: Part of Lots Two Hundred Fifty-two (252), Two Hundred Fifty-three (253) and Two Hundred Fifty-four (254) as designated upon the Plat of Factory Second Addition to the City of Rockford, which Plat is recorded in Book 11 on Page 40 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois, bounded and described as follows, to-wit: Beginning at a point on the East line of Lot Two Hundred Fifty-two (252) which point is 3.0 feet South of the Northeast corner of said Lot Two Hundred Fifty-two (252); thence Southwesterly in a straight line to a point on

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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 res-

the West line of Lot Two Hundred Fifty-four (254) which point is 22.0 feet North of the Southwest corner of Lot Two Hundred Fifty-four (254); thence South 22 feet; thence East along the South line of Lot Two Hundred Fifty-four (254}, 127.0 feet to the Southeast corner of Lot Two Hundred Fifty-four (254); thence North along the East lines of Lots Two Hundred Fifty-four (254), Two Hundred Fifty-three (253) and Two Hundred Fifty-two (252) to a point 3.0 feet South of the Northeast corner of Lot Two Hundred Fifty-two (252) which point is the point of beginning; situated in the County of Winnebago and the State of Illinois. TRACT II: Lots Two Hundred Fifty-five (255) and Two Hundred Fifty-six (256) as designated upon the Plat of Factory Second Addition to the City of Rockford; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois. TRACT III: Lots Two Hundred Fifty-seven (257), Two Hundred Fifty-eight (258), Two Hundred Fifty-nine (259), Two Hundred Sixty (260) and Two Hundred Sixty-one (261) as designated upon the Plat of Factory Second Addition to the City of Rockford; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois. D. A description of the improvements on the real estate is: Commercial property consisting of approximately 28,575 square feet of land and an approximately 4,830 square foot building containing a gas station, three bay auto repair facility and a mini-mart. E. The time and place of sale will be July 20, 2017, at 11:00 A.M., Winnebago County Justice Center, Lobby, 650 West State Street, Rockford, County of Winnebago, Illinois. F. The terms of the sale are: 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: Thomas J. Lester One of Its Attorneys PREPARED BY: Thomas J. Lester (ARDC #6189291) HINSHAW & CULBERTSON LLP 100 Park Avenue P.O. Box 1389 Rockford, IL 61105-1389 Phone: 815-490-4900 Fax: 815-490-4901 tlester@hinshawlaw.com 7672R TRRT 7/5 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ROBERT EUGENE ANDERSON, Deceased. Case No: 2017 P 267 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of ROBERT EUGENE ANDERSON. Letters of Office were issued on June 16, 2017, to MICHAEL QUIRK, who is the legal representative of the Estate. 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 21, 2017, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975, as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred. Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk-Probate Division at the Winnebago County Courthouse, Rockford, IL 61101, or with the estate legal representative, or both. Copies of claims filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office--Probate Division, must be mailed or delivered to the estate legal representative and to his/her attorney within ten days after it has been filed. DATED: June 19, 2017 /s/ David L. Davitt David L. Davitt Prepared by: David L. Davitt Attorney for Estate 4023 Charles Street Rockford, IL 61108 815-229-5333 7673R TRRT 7/5 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a 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 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 Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Wood, etc. business in said County and State under the name of Delgado’s Flooring Company at the following post office addresses: 2216 S. Central Ave., Rockford, IL 61102; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Joel Delgado; German Delgado. SIGNED: Joel Delgado 6/14/17 SIGNED: German Delgado 6/14/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 14th day of June, A.D. 2017. Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Thalia Gallardo, DEPUTY 7678R TRRT 7/5 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a Contractor-Carpenter business in said County and State under the name of 3D Tool at the following post office addresses: 3041 Kishwaukee St., Rockford, IL 61104; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Gerald Kavonius, 779-771-2986 SIGNED: Gerald Kavonius 6/14/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 14th day of June, A.D. 2017. Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Angela Reina, DEPUTY 7679R TRRT 7/5 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a Mobile pet grooming business in said County and State under the name of Fur On The Fly Mobile Pet Grooming at the following post office addresses: 2806 Collins St., Rockford, IL 61109; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: William Caldwell, 815-985-4930; Emma Morgan SIGNED: William Caldwell 6/12/17 SIGNED: Emma Morgan 6/12/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 12th day of June, A.D. 2017. Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Thalia Gallardo, DEPUTY 7680R TRRT 7/5 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a Childrens Author(s), Illustrators & Publishers business in said County and State under the name of Blank Canvas Publishing at the following post office addresses: 1231 Parkwood Ave., Rockford, IL 61107; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Brock Morlan; Lisa L. Clark SIGNED: Brock Morlan 6/15/17 SIGNED: Lisa L. Clark 6/15/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 15th day of June, A.D. 2017. Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Thalia Gallardo, DEPUTY 7682R TRRT 7/5

idence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section (614) 220-5611. 16-028034 F2 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. I723212 The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidP7628R TRRT 6/28 ders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

June 21, 2017 The Rock River Times. 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 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 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: 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, 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: 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 STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO NORTHWEST BANK OF ROCKFORD, PLAINTIFF, EDWARD A. O’BRIEN, KATHY E. O’BRIEN, FIRST NATIONAL BANK AND TRUST, STATE OF ILLINOIS, UNKNOWN OTHERS, NONRECORD CLAIMANTS and UNKNOWN TENANTS, DEFENDANTS. 2016 CH 584 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure heretofore entered by the said Court on the 17th day of February, 2017 in the above-entitled cause, GARY CARAUNA, Sheriff of Winnebago County, Illinois will on the 13th day of July, 2017 at the hour of 11:00 A.M., at the Winnebago County Criminal Justice Center, 650 W. State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61102 sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash and all singular, the following described premises and real estate in said Judgment mentioned, situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment to-wit: Commonly known as: 1348 Benton Street Rockford, Illinois 61107 P.I.N Number: 11-24-309-027 Property Code: 204C 331 The property is commonly known as 1348 Benton Street Rockford, Illinois 61107 and is improved with a residential property. Judgment was taken in the amount of $24,354.02 on behalf of Northwest Bank of Rockford. Property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes and is offered for sale without any representations 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. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. Sale terms are cash or certified funds 25% at time of sale and the balance, including the judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser to the person conducting the sale, provided that in no event shall the fee exceed $300 is due within 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. Upon payment in full on the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a certificate of sale which will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. Respective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. For information, contact Timothy F. Horning attorney for Plaintiff, 3400 N. Rockton Avenue, Rockford, IL 61103. Pursuant to Section 15-1507 (c)(7) of the Illinois Code of Civil Procedure, no information other than the information contained in this Notice will be provided. 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. Attorney Timothy F. Horning Meyer and Horning P.C. Attorney for Plaintiff 3400 N. Rockton Avenue Rockford, IL 61103 815/636-9300 7667R TRRT 7/5 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO NORTHWEST BANK OF ROCKFORD, PLAINTIFF, EDWARD A. O’BRIEN, KATHY E. O’BRIEN,

FIRST NATIONAL BANK AND TRUST, STATE OF ILLINOIS, UNKNOWN OTHERS, NONRECORD CLAIMANTS and UNKNOWN TENANTS, DEFENDANTS. 2016 CH 585 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure heretofore entered by the said Court on the 17th day of February, 2017 in the above-entitled cause, GARY CARAUNA, Sheriff of Winnebago County, Illinois will on the 13th day of July, 2017 at the hour of 11:00 A.M., at the Winnebago County Criminal Justice Center, 650 W. State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61102 sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash and all singular, the following described premises and real estate in said Judgment mentioned, situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment to-wit: Commonly known as: 320 Napoleon Street Rockford, Illinois 61103 P.I.N Number: 11-14-462-004 Property Code: 203A 088 The property is commonly known as 320 Napoleon Street Rockford, Illinois 61103 and is improved with a residential property. Judgment was taken in the amount of $25,517.52 on behalf of Northwest Bank of Rockford. Property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes and is offered for sale without any representations 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. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. Sale terms are cash or certified funds 25% at time of sale and the balance, including the judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser to the person conducting the sale, provided that in no event shall the fee exceed $300 is due within 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. Upon payment in full on the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a certificate of sale which will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. Respective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. For information, contact Timothy F. Horning attorney for Plaintiff, 3400 N. Rockton Avenue, Rockford, IL 61103. Pursuant to Section 15-1507 (c)(7) of the Illinois Code of Civil Procedure, no information other than the information contained in this Notice will be provided. 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. Attorney Timothy F. Horning Meyer and Horning P.C. Attorney for Plaintiff 3400 N. Rockton Avenue Rockford, IL 61103 815/636-9300 7668R TRRT 7/5 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered by the Court in Winnebago County Case No. 2017 CH 332, 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: 2837 11th Street, Rockford, Illinois 61109. 2. The time and place of sale will be July 20, 2017, at 11:00 A.M., Winnebago County Justice Center, Lobby, 650 West State Street, Rockford, County of Winnebago, Illinois, conducted by the Winnebago County Sheriff. 3. A description of the improvements on the real estate is: Commercial property consisting of approximately 28,575 square feet of land and an approximately 4,830 square foot building containing a gas station, three bay auto repair facility and a mini-mart. 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: Thomas J. Lester, HINSHAW & CULBERTSON LLP, 100 Park Avenue, Rockford, IL 61101, Tel (815) 490-4908. 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. 7672R TRRT 7/5

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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, 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, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Plaintiff, -v.- SHANNON L LARRABEE, DONALD E LARRABEE, JR Defendant 16CH 689 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 16, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on August 2, 2017, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 3859 ROCKVIEW ROAD, Rockford, IL 61109 Property Index No. 16-19-253-006. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \”AS IS\” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. McCalla Raymer Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number 258224. 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. 258224 Case Number: 16 CH 689 TJSC#: 37-4810 I722906 P7659R TRRT 7/5 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

June 21, 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

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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Mr. Green Car

Embracing electric lawn care By Allen Penticoff

Columnist

had written on this topic several years ago, but new products on the market warrant an updated report. I like electric lawn tools. Small gasoline engines always seem to be problematic. But, to be honest, some of the battery powered things I’ve bought have not done or lasted well. However, newer products are great improvements on things of the past – owing mostly to the readily available powerful lithium-ion battery packs. Since I fell in love with my GreenWorks 16-inch 40-volt cordless electric chainsaw my good old Stihl chainsaw has only been used infrequently since. Just recently, I purchased a GreenWorks 40-volt string trimmer that uses the same 40-volt battery as the chainsaw, so if one runs out I can just swap the battery over. Their line includes 24-volt, 40-volt, 60-volt and the “pro” 80-volt tools. These are not your grandfather’s wimpy cordless tools. Actually, the chainsaw has a battery that has twice the amp hours (4 vs. 2) as the battery in the trimmer, but that is still a lot of power. With the electric saw, I’ve cut down and cut up a 16-inch diameter ash tree without recharging. It recharges quite quickly as well. The trimmer battery will now let me keep using the chainsaw while its battery is recharging. My favorite advantage of the electric chainsaw is that you just turn it on. Zip-cut a branch. Turn it off. Little noise. No stinking exhaust. No dying just before you need to use it again. It is the same for the string trimmer. Add to that no need to mix gas and oil, no trip to the gas station. Just use and recharge. The chainsaw does need bar oil like any other chainsaw, but overall it is so much nicer to use. The Stihl gas saw is the better saw, but it is much less pleasant to use for most purposes. The electric saw with the battery installed weighs about the same as the gas Stihl. If you like Stihl quality. They too make a line of battery-powered products that

Nicholson Hardware (1131 Second Ave.) features a full lineup of electric lawn care products. Photo, Allen Penticoff have all the same advantages – electric blowers, string trimmers, hedge trimmers, chainsaws, lawnmowers and more. Other makers are following suit (Nicholson Hardware is a good place to check some out.), but at present GreenWorks seems to be leading with the most comprehensive lineup that includes all the above plus battery-powered walk-behind lawnmowers, tillers, power washers, compressors, snow throwers and even a powered wheelbarrow among other things. All have these interchangeable batteries (within the maker’s line-up). Most of the cordless tools are now available without a battery if you wish to use one battery for all your various tools and save some money on the tool purchase. Small engines are notorious polluters. Often when we use them we directly inhale the toxic exhaust. Most are quite

noisy as well, and now that everyone seems to have forgotten how to operate a rake the noise of leaf blowers seems omnipresent. My little battery powered leaf blower is great for clearing decks and sidewalks making very little noise and is lightweight. It does a fine job of clearing out garages too. However, it does not have one of these powerful new batteries – so it is not quite up to blowing the whole lawn. I like to rake anyway – I think it is faster and easier than blowing leaves, burns some calories and makes a gentle pleasant sound while you do it. Recently I passed by a woman mowing her lawn with what appeared to be one of the GreenWorks mowers. I could not hear it running… but her grass was getting shorter. Women much appreciate electric tools like this for the simple turn it on and go operation. No guessing about the choke and the throttle. No pulling cords.

No spilling smelly fluids on your shoes. No changing oil. You can haul them in your car without worrying about spillage either. There are electric riding mowers available too if that’s what you need to get the job done. Wouldn’t your neighborhood be a more pleasant place to live if everyone was using quiet power? The price on battery powered products has come down to where they are quite competitive with their gas-powered counterparts. While battery life might be a long-term cost factor. To be fair, we seldom add up the cost of the gas we run through our power tools. In the end replacing the battery makes most electric tools like new again. Putting more gas in an old engine powered tool does not improve it. In the end, I chose the many advantages of electric power over gasoline power and don’t worry much about the cost now or down the road. R.

June 21, 2017 The Rock River Times.

FARM & AG

Trellising tomatoes BY GRANT MCCARTY CONTRIBUTOR

It is probably time to trellis those tomatoes if you have not already. I noticed some of my plants are at that stage where I need to decide what support I’m going to put in place. Cages or stakes are the two most common supports given to a tomato plant. As a reminder on determining your trellis needs, these are dependent on the type of tomato and number of plants you are growing. If I have one, small tomato plant, a tomato cage would be suitable. If I was growing many indeterminate/ determinate tomato plants, staking will be the best. Staking requires either metal or wooden stakes with one at the start of the row and the next one after every two plants. Some growers may place a stake after each tomato plant depending on what type of plant it is. A beneﬁt to the staking system is that it allows you to adjust the string level instead of depend on set spacing from a tomato cage. Metal stakes like t-posts provide considerable more support for tomatoes than wooden stakes can. Some growers may also start their row with a metal stake and use wooden stakes the rest of the row. Whichever spacing and stakes that you decide on, you’ll need to use

heavy duty string to support them. The Florida Weave is a trellising method that Florida tomato growers use in their staking system. Using general spacing (one stake for every two plants), the first string line will cross between the plants before the next stake, creating a figure eight once you’ve worked your way to the end of the line and then returned to the first stake to tie it. Following this initial criss-cross string line, the next string lines will be the traditional trellis spaced every 6-8 inches. There are numerous online resources that explain the Florida Weave further with photos to show what this method looks like. Your first string line should be when your plant is about a one foot in height and the string should be placed under the first stem. As heavy fruit develops, you may be trellising much more. The stakes may also need to be hammered into the ground as fruit weighs down the plants. With your trellis system in place, your tomato plants are ready to start fruiting. 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.

Farmers see Trump’s Cuba policy as step backwards BY GREG BISHOP

ILLINOIS NEWS NETWORK

The Illinois Farm Bureau sees President Donald Trump’s move to scrap most of his predecessor’s deal with Cuba as a step in the wrong direction. Trump announced Friday in Miami that he’s canceling much of the Obama administration’s easing of travel and trade restrictions with Cuba, a deal he characterized as one-sided. Trump said restricting American resources ﬂowing to Cuba’s government will allow more focus on getting resources into the hands of the Cuban people “so they can open private businesses and continue to build their country’s great, great future, a country of great potential.” Illinois Farm Bureau Senior Director of Commodities Tamara Nelson said Trump’s move is a temporary step backward for Illinois agriculture and for Cuba because the island nation just 90 miles o� the coast of the United States has had to go long distances to get commodities outside of the U.S. “[Cuba has] had to buy wheat from France instead of buying our wheat. It not only raises their costs, but it really limits opportunities of farmers here in America and particularly here in Illinois,” Nelson said. Trump’s order includes tourism restrictions and sanctions but keeps the embassy open in Cuba. Those involved in international trade in

Illinois also are debating there’s a debate over what’s better to send overseas to other countries in an e�ort to secure future markets – cash or commodities. Illinois Chamber of Commerce’s International Business Council Executive Director Laura Ortega said they are working with Illinois’ congressional delegation to keep funding levels up for U.S. aid to foreign countries. She said by securing foreign markets with U.S. dollars, it could mean better conditions for Illinois employers. “Obviously in better conditions, the more money [Illinois employers] are going to make and eventually that means revenue and jobs for the state of Illinois,” Ortega said. Nelson said they understand the importance of sending cash overseas to secure markets, but Illinois farmers typically want that aid to be in the form of a commodity. “Frozen pork, or something, or even frozen cheese or soybean meal, they like it to be in the crop or commodity rather than cash,” Ortega said. Nelson said sending crops or commodities rather than cash could encourage the recipient country to come back to Illinois’ farmers for more products. Ortega said about 400 Illinois businesses export to other countries, supporting 1.7 million jobs, but she is worried about the negative impacts if U.S. tax dollars to other countries are cut.

Chinese beef buyers race to get hands on American steak Chinese meat importers are racing to get their hands on the ﬁrst shipments of beef from the United States in 14 years, as strong demand for premium steaks continues to grow in the $2.6 billion beef import market. China and the United States last week settled the conditions for American beef exports after the two sides agreed in May to resume the trade. Pent-up demand for U.S. meat could erode sales of Australian beef, China’s current top supplier of premium steaks. “We have ordered 56 to 58 tonnes of whole carcasses, which are expected to arrive by the end of July,” said Chen Fugang, owner of Aoyang International, a Shanghai-based trading company. Chen said he expects the product to be a hit in the Chinese market, where total beef sales grew around 4 percent last year to reach 5.9 million tonnes, according to Euromonitor. “We’re especially interested in several

barbecue products, like rib eye and ﬁllet steak, which we believe Chinese customers would like,” added Chen. American beef is known for its quality in China, but was banned in 2003 after a mad cow disease scare. Since then, other beef imports have surged, as domestic production has struggled to keep up with demand from the expanding middle class. Total beef arrivals rose 22 percent to 579,836 tonnes last year and foreign suppliers will meet about 20 percent of demand by 2020, forecasts Rabobank. Increased competition for the lucrative premium market will stir concerns in Australia, where a drought has cut the herd size. Similar quality cuts of U.S. beef are expected to be cheaper than Australian meat because of low U.S. grain prices, a large component of the cost of raising cattle. –Reuters

The Rock River Times. June 21, 2017

Your Health

Crossword

GOP’s health care rollback collides with opioid epidemic By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar Associated Press

WASHINGTON — The Republican campaign to roll back former President Barack Obama’s health care law is colliding with the opioid epidemic. Medicaid cutbacks would hit hard in states deeply affected by the addiction crisis and struggling to turn the corner, according to state data and concerned lawmakers in both parties. The central issue is that the House health care bill would phase out expanded Medicaid, which allows states to provide federally backed insurance to low-income adults previously not eligible. Many people in that demographic are in their 20s and 30s and dealing with opioid addiction. Dollars from Washington have allowed states to boost their response to the crisis, paying for medication, counseling, therapy and other services. According to data compiled by The Associated Press, Medicaid expansion accounted for 61 percent of total Medicaid spending on substance abuse treatment in Kentucky, 47 percent in West Virginia, 56 percent in Michigan, 59 percent in Maryland, and 31 percent in Rhode Island. In Ohio, the expansion accounted for 43 percent of Medicaid spending in 2016 on behavioral health, a category that includes mental health and substance abuse. Those states accepted the Medicaid expansion and represent a cross-section of places hardest hit by the overdose epidemic, which claimed more than 52,000 lives nationwide in 2015. Of the deaths, more than 6 in 10 were due to opioids, from prescription pain relievers like oxycodone to street drugs like heroin and an elephant tranquilizer. Tracy Plouck, Ohio’s director of mental health and addiction services, said Medicaid expansion dollars from Washington have allowed her state to redirect its own resources to priorities like providing recovery housing after detox. Reversing that would have real consequences for people who are trying to straighten their lives out. “If you go back into an environment where people are using, that sets you up with a risk that’s nearly insurmountable,” Plouck said. In Youngstown, Ohio, factory mechanic

Crossword & Sudoku

This week’s solutions, from Page 21.

Paul Wright credits sustained help from Medicaid with his survival after he nearly died from a heroin overdose. Wright said he had started using as a teenager and has been drug-free now for 18 months. Before Medicaid expanded, his father’s health insurance would pay for detox, but not for long-term treatment. Wright would relapse. With Medicaid, he’s been able to get follow-up. “It’s truly sad, but I’ve been to many funerals since I’ve been clean,” said Wright, who’s in his mid-20s. “I just think Medicaid — honestly — it saves people.” And he’s able to work. The GOP health care bill would end the extra funding states get through expanded Medicaid in 2020, and place a limit on overall federal spending for the program in the future. People already covered like Wright would be grandfathered in as long as they continue to meet eligibility requirements. But that’s no comfort to Carolyn Givens, who runs the Neil Kennedy Recovery Center, where Wright gets help. “If somebody could say to me, ‘Carolyn, the crisis is going to be over next week,’ I’d feel OK — but I got 40 people on a waiting list,” Givens said. Medicaid cuts have become a major sticking point in the Senate for the GOP’s American Health Care Act. Republican leaders can only afford to lose two votes, and several GOP senators from hard-hit states have been critical. At a recent budget hearing, Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price defended the Trump administration and raised questions about how much difference Medicaid actually makes. The HHS budget for the opioid crisis is more than three times greater than two years ago, $811 million versus $245 million, Price said. That reflects increases approved by Congress beyond what Medicaid spends. Questioned by Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., about the consequences of reducing Medicaid’s commitment, Price responded that more government spending is not the answer. Price suggested that states would be more effective with greater flexibility promised by the GOP plan for Medicaid. Said Leahy: “As a child I believed in the tooth fairy, but I’m a little bit older now.”

Across 1. Like Catherine or Peter, in Russia 6. Norwegian band of “Take on Me” fame 9. “I call first ____!” 13. “Home on the ____” 14. Charlie Parker’s style of jazz 15. Comedian Silverman 16. Not upright 17. Greek H 18. Acrobat maker 19. Like the July 4th holiday 21. Pre-state state 23. Thanksgiving tuber 24. Hold as a conviction 25. Ides mo. 28. Expunge 30. Catching like a cowboy 35. ____ ‘n’ Andy 37. Trash containers, e.g. 39. Of war and sea? 40. It wasn’t built in a day 41. Happily ever when? 43. Car with a bar 44. Loud noise 46. Dublin land 47. Lecherous look

48. Lampoon 50. Pouches 52. Not sweet, as in wine 53. Plant anchor 55. Brown truck delivery company 57. Traditional July 4th meal 60. Fire____ 64. Filthy dough 65. Bird word 67. Tee off 68. Enclose in a recess 69. Big coffee server 70. Dine at home 7 1 . S h a k e s p e a r e ’s metrical unit 72. Hi-____ 73. Type of wheat Down 1. Tennis’ Steffi 2. Denote as “PG,” e.g. 3. Children’s author Blyton 4. “The best laid schemes o’ mice an’ men gang aft ____” 5. Foursome 6. Cain’s brother 7. Like a dog 8. Rapidly

9. Type of cabinetry joint 10. De-wrinkler 11. “Rosemary’s ____” 12. Anything female 15. Omega 3 source 20. Naked protozoa 22. “____ the fields we go” 24. ADA member 25. Jacobs and Anthony, e.g. 26. ____ ____ or a spy 27. ____ candle 2 9. ”_ _ _ _ , L ib er t y and the pursuit of Happiness” 31. ____ Mall, London 32. Like a Har vard building? 33. Name-chooser 34. Old ____ 36. Seal with a kiss and do this 38. Plural of serum 42. Happen again 45. Patient’s bed 49. Interes ting person, acronym 51. Queen of these 54. Happen 56. Junk yard stuff 57. Wild feline

58. Ballistic missile acronym 59. Dungeness, e.g. 60. Flipside of pros 61. Flying toy 62. Reagan’s reference to Russian “empire” 63. As opposed to own 64. Hula girl’s flower 66. Metal-bearing rock

June 21, 2017 The Rock River Times.

NHL

Vegas NHL team ready to fill roster By Stephen Whyno

AP Hockey Writer

eorge McPhee can’t wait to fill the white board, the one in the Vegas Golden Knights’ expansion draft room. On Wednesday night, the staff will start adding the names of players who will become part of the expansion team for its first NHL season. “We’re going to put our team together and we’ll watch it come to life in front of us,” McPhee said. What will that team look like when it takes the ice in early October? It won’t have all the top-end talent available because side deals will allow Vegas to stockpile draft picks and prospects for the future, but it will probably be the most competitive expansion team in the league’s history. “I’m really pleased with what’s available,” McPhee told reporters in Las Vegas on Sunday. “This has worked out very well for the Vegas Golden Knights, and we expect to put a good, entertaining club on the ice.” Here’s a projection of who the inaugural Golden Knights might snap up by Wednesday night:

Goaltenders (minimum 3)

Sure bet: Three-time Stanley Cup champion Marc-Andre Fleury seems like the most reliable pick on the board, a recognizable face of the franchise who can easily start 50-60 games and give the Golden Knights chances to win. Fleury waived his no-movement clause so the Pittsburgh Penguins didn’t have to force

another trade, and the 32-year-old can go back to being a clear No. 1 goalie. Worth the gamble: Fleury could be joined by an established 20-something backup, like Philadelphia’s Michal Neuvirth, Detroit’s Petr Mrazek, Colorado’s Calvin Pickard or New York’s Antti Raanta. McPhee and Vegas goaltending coach Dave Prior have connections to Neuvirth and Washington’s Philipp Grubauer from drafting them with the Capitals. McPhee described Neuvirth as “almost technically perfect.” “It was just about him growing up and maturing,” McPhee said at the scouting combine. “We thought that when that happened, he’d be an outstanding goaltender. And he’s at that point now. He can be really good.” Rolling the dice: Maybe Vegas wants to groom its starter of the future, in which case Grubauer, Boston’s Malcolm Subban, Detroit’s Jared Coreau or Toronto’s Antoine Bibeau could fit the bill. Don’t sleep on: Vegas controls the trade market and can make some extra picks to flip a goalie or two. Arizona and Philadelphia are in need of starters.

Defensemen (minimum 9)

Sure bet: Assuming Anaheim has already worked out a trade to keep Vegas away from Sami Vatanen and Josh Manson — perhaps at the cost of a first-round pick — there are still plenty of young, affordable defensemen to choose from along with some veterans. Dion Phaneuf refusing to waive

his no-movement clause forced Ottawa to protect him and expose 31-year-old Marc Methot. Minnesota’s plethora of blue liners made Matt Dumba, 22, and Marco Scandella, 27, available unless the Wild is willing to fork something over, and 25-year-old right-shooting Trevor van Riemsdyk from Chicago seems ticketed for the Golden Knights. Worth the gamble: With speed, skating and puck-moving skills a priority, Detroit’s Xavier Oullet (23), Washington’s Nate Schmidt (25) and Montreal’s Nikita Nesterov (24) all could fit well. Want some more size and physicality? Vegas could look at Boston’s Colin Miller (24), Edmonton’s Griffin Reinhart (23) and Buffalo’s Zach Bogosian (26). Rolling the dice: Pending free agent Kevin Shattenkirk of the Capitals wants to be a No. 1 defenseman and could get that role in Vegas. “It’s a very interesting situation,” Shattenkirk said. “Usually, you’re talking to teams or thinking of teams and you have some sort of idea of how they’re built or their history or whatever it may be, and they are completely fresh.” Don’t sleep on: The Golden Knights will be young, but San Jose’s David Schlemko (30) and Paul Martin (36) and New Jersey’s Ben Lovejoy (33) are veteran options.

Forwards (minimum 14)

Sure bet: This is where elite talent already under contract is hard to find, outside of

maybe Nashville’s James Neal, a 10-time 20-goal scorer, and 32-year-old Minnesota center Eric Staal. Vegas could use free agency to stock its top forwards, as it already has by signing Vadim Shipacyhov out of the KHL. Worth the gamble: Among established NHL forwards, Vegas has the pick of two 26-year-olds from Florida: right winger Reilly Smith and center Jonathan Marchessault, who set career highs with 30 goals, 21 assists and 51 points last season and is the biggest bargain in the league at $750,000. With so many Cup teams built down the middle, Dallas’ Cody Eakin (who McPhee also drafted), Minnesota’s Erik Haula and St. Louis’ Jori Lehtera could help both present and future. Rolling the dice: Vegas can build a young nucleus with some intriguing possibilities, assuming Columbus has persuaded McPhee not to take 17-goal scorer Josh Anderson and the New York Islanders have worked out a way to keep 56-point producer Josh Bailey. One-time prospects Marko Dano from Winnipeg, Mikhail Grigorenko from Colorado and Nail Yakupov from St. Louis might benefit from bigger opportunities under coach Gerard Gallant. Don’t sleep on: If Vegas is indeed getting Blackhawks center Marcus Kruger, he’s a nice depth player at 27, and Montreal’s Tomas Plekanec, who is 34, satisfies a veteran component and could fit perfectly as the franchise’s first captain. The NHL Expansion Draft is tonight, 7 p.m., on NBCSN.

NFL

Season ticket holder sues Bears over ban on wearing Packers gear By Shannon Ryan Tribune News Service

The way Russell Beckman sees it, the NFL’s oldest rivalry game is all about Bears and Packers fans. So when the Bears allegedly denied him access to a pregame event at Soldier Field in 2016 because he wanted to wear his Packers gear, Beckman saw it as an affront to the spirit of the game and has now filed a federal lawsuit against the Bears. “It’s the biggest rivalry,” said Beckman, a 56-year-old high school social studies teacher who lives in Mount Pleasant, Wis. “The excitement is Bears and Packers fans together, representing their teams. I could have worn something nondescript, but I’m there for the Packers-Bears game. I feel like the Bears are diminishing that.” Beckman, a season ticket holder for both the Bears and Packers who is representing himself in the case, is not suing for financial

damages except to recoup legal fees. He said he wants the Bears to reverse their policy and allow him to take part in on-field experiences at Soldier Field wearing his Packers gear, which has included dozens of green and gold beads and a Packers jersey. A Bears spokesman said the team does not comment on legal matters. Beckman’s lawsuit alleges he earned the reward of standing on the sideline during pregame warm-ups through a points system for season ticket holders. Beckman also has owned personal seat licenses at Soldier Field since 2003. A self-described “Packers fan who loves the NFL,” Beckman also holds season tickets at Lambeau Field. The Bears-Packers game is typically the lone game he attends at Soldier Field, giving away or selling tickets he does not use. But he wants to secure the seats to ensure enjoying the rivalry game with his family

every season. Beckman said he attended a pregame event on the Soldier Field sideline wearing his Packers gear in 2014 and 2015 without Bears personnel approaching him. He said he stood “arm in arm” with Bears fans who are friends. Before the 2016 season, the Bears launched a new program that allowed fans to cash in points earned through a loyalty program for fan experiences. In August 2016, Beckman’s lawsuit alleges, he used his points for three people to stand on the sideline before the Dec. 18 Bears-Packers game. Less than a week before the game, he received an email from the Bears stating fans could not partake in the event while wearing opposing team gear. Beckman said he asked the Bears to reconsider in phone conversations, but they declined. He also sent a certified

letter to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, according to the lawsuit, but did not receive a response. He attended the game wearing his Packers outfit as usual and was denied the on-field participation. He said he returned to his seat “with no scene” while his two companions wearing neutral gear took part. In May, he received another email from the Bears stating he had points to purchase a fan experience, and he chose the pregame sideline event for the Nov. 12 Bears-Packers game. He said he intends to wear his Packers jersey at that event. Beckman said he doesn’t drink and considers himself a well-behaved fan. He said he has attended Bears-Packers games since the 1980s. “I cannot remember the last one I missed,” he said.

The Rock River Times. June 21, 2017

The White Sox took Missouri State third baseman Jake Burger with the 11th pick in last week’s MLB draft, while the Cubs top pick was South College of Florida left-hander Brendon Little. Photos, MSU & SCF

Draft the ultimate long game in MLB The Cubs and Sox both filled holes in their farm systems at last week’s MLB draft. By Collin Whitchurch

Contributor

nlike the drafts in both the NFL and NBA, the MLB Draft has never been a place where teams are able to immediately address areas of need on their roster. While it’s easy to identify sore spots on major league rosters, the draft mostly features players who are years away from contributing to major league rosters, and instead serves more as an opportunity to gather talent that will hopefully serve as building blocks for a team years down the road. That said, the 2017 MLB Draft provided both the Cubs and White Sox with opportunities to supplement their farm systems with talent in certain areas where their respective systems have been severely lacking. For the Cubs, the goal seemed to be attempting to sustain a solid foundation on the farm while the major league club remains in win-now mode, while the White Sox continued to collect assets amid what continues to be a tear down of veteran talent in Chicago. Judging draft picks immediately after they’re made is mostly a fool’s errand. As

mentioned, these players are all far from major league ready and it will take years before a definitive proclamation regarding their worth would be considered wise, but we can glean from scouting reports what the teams attempted to accomplish with these picks and the types of players they may have acquired.

White Sox

The White Sox have completely made over their farm system over the last year. After graduating Tim Anderson, the most successfully developed position player they’ve produced in many years, last year, they began a rebuilding of their major league roster with offseason trades that sent their best position player, Adam Eaton, and best pitcher, Chris Sale, away for a boatload of prospects. The likes of Yoan Moncada, Michael Kopech, Lucas Giolito and Reynaldo Lopez gave the White Sox a solid core of youngsters along with recent draftees Zack Collins and Carson Fulmer, but the system remains heavier on promising pitching talent than promising hitters. Picking at No. 11 in the first round, the White Sox selected one of the most polished college power hitters in this year’s draft in Missouri State junior third baseman Jake Burger. Burger finished seventh in NCAA with 22 home runs, while also walking more often than he struck out. They doubled

down on their position player options in the second round with the selection of Gavin Sheets, a first baseman out of Wake Forest who finished one behind Burger with 21 home runs this season. Other picks in the first 10 rounds included TCU’s Evan Skoug (20 home runs) and Indiana’s Craig Dedelow (19 home runs), giving the White Sox a number of power bats they will hope can progress through their system. The White Sox focused almost entirely on the collegiate ranks in the draft, also grabbing a pair of promising college relievers they’ll try out as starters in Louisville’s Lincoln Henzman and South Carolina’s Tyler Johnson. The lone prep player they took in the earlier rounds was a surprise — a first baseman from Tacoma, Wash., named Samuel Abbott who is committed to play water polo at Long Beach State.

Cubs

The Cubs are in a completely different situation than the White Sox —not just in the fact that they’re the defending World Series Champions and remain successful at the major league level — but in that while their farm system has been and remains strong in the positional front, they have little in the way of impact arms. The Cubs attempted to fix that in this year’s draft, grabbing Brendon Little, a

junior college left-hander out of the State College of Florida in the first round, and adding LSU right-hander Alex Lange a few picks later in the competitive balance round. Little dominated against middling competition during his junior college run, and some project him as a reliever longterm, but the Cubs have a good track record in developing talent and he will likely be given the opportunity to develop as a starting pitcher until he proves otherwise. Lange, on the other hand, pitches at one of the top college programs in the country (his season is still ongoing as LSU is in the College World Series) and has thrown more than 300 innings collegiately with an ERA under 2. Scouts rave about his curveball, and while his delivery gives some pause (and is likely one of the reasons he fell beyond the first 30 picks) he has all the makings of a starting pitcher prospect long term. Pitching was the theme for the Cubs throughout the early rounds of the draft, as along with Little and Lange, six of their first seven picks were all pitchers, the lone exception being fifth rounder Nelson Velazquez, a toolsy Puerto Rican who will likely take a long time to develop as a hitter. R. Collin Whitchurch is Co-Editor in Chief of @BPSouthside, the local White Sox site of Baseball Prospectus. Find him on Twitter: @cowhitchurch.