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City Market seeks feedback in annual patron survey

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Each year, Rockford City Market releases an annual survey asking for patrons to respond with feedback and comments on how to improve the market each year. Patrons and citizens are asked to take the survey and voice their opinions on how the market can be further improved. With growing attendance each year since its ﬁrst season in 2010, patron feedback has been instrumental in layout, activity and overall experience decisions made throughout the years. To take the survey, visit surveymonkey.com/r/ RockfordCityMarketPatron2017. This week’s City Market features music from Black Squirrel Project and Danny McDade. Easterseals will be offering free activities including button making, coloring sheets, and more as they teach about their organization and their work. Severson Dells will be offering a fun and free owl craft while teaching about the many cool things you can see in the fall at the nature center. Free cooking demos are back at the market at 5:30 and 6:30 p.m. located by the entrance to the pavilion off of South Water Street. And Greenwich Village Art Fair will be at the market promoting their event which is next weekend, Sept. 16-17, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, at the grounds of the Rockford Art Museum, 711 N. Main St. The City Market is open 3:30-7:30 p.m. this week. For more information visit rockfordcitymarket.com.

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The Illinois Department of Transportation is looking for temporary employees to help with snow and ice removal this winter. IDOT says it’s hiring people for full-time and on-call positions across Illinois. The application deadline is Sept. 13. The annual “snowbird” program requires workers to respond and work in emergency conditions at any time, including nights, weekends and holidays. IDOT says applicants must have a commercial driver’s license and pass a criminal background check. Vision testing, drug and alcohol screening and a pre-employment physical also are required. Full-time, temporary employees help maintain highways, including repair and upkeep of roads and bridges. On-call workers operate snow plows and salt spreaders during emergency weather situations. The winter seasonal program typically occurs from Oct. 16 through April 15. For more information visit idot.illinois.gov. –Sta� & wire reports

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DACA

AG presents a nonsense case Work authorization, Social Security, and Medicare

Despite Sessions’s claims, no court has come close to calling DACA unconstitutional By Ian Millhiser

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he Trump administration announced on Tuesday that it will end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, which allows approximately 800,000 undocumented immigrants who came to the United States as children to live and work openly without fear of deportation. The White House also plans to delay the end of DACA for six months. In a telling sign of how the administration wants to justify this decision, Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced DACA’s fate at a news briefing Tuesday morning, referring to the program as an “unconstitutional exercise of authority by the executive branch.” Many members of President Donald Trump’s inner circle believe that DACA is unconstitutional. The Department of Homeland Security has also cited the possibility that an anti-immigrant judge in Texas may order an immediate end to the DACA program as justification for winding it down more gradually. The legal case against DACA, however, is nonsense. If Trump believes that the program is bad policy, then he should make that case to the American people. But he should not be allowed to claim a legal justification for a political decision. The DACA program was created by the Obama administration through a 2012 executive action — that is, the executive branch relied on a combination of its own authority and the powers delegated to it by Congress in order to form DACA. Indeed, the case for or against DACA isn’t really a constitutional case at all. It is a question of whether federal laws enacted by Congress permitted the Obama administration to act as it did. As Justice Robert Jackson famously wrote in Youngstown Sheet & Tube Co. v. Sawyer, “when the President acts pursuant to an express or implied authorization of Congress, his authority is at its maximum, for it includes all that he possesses in his own right plus all that Congress can delegate.” Should a presidential action be held unconstitutional under these circumstances, “it usually means that the Federal Government as an undivided whole lacks power” to act as the president wishes to act.

A beaming Jeff Sessions prepares to make remarks Tuesday after the Trump administration decided to “wind down” the DACA program. Photo, Susan Walsh/AP No one seriously argues that the federal government as a whole does not have the power to permit certain undocumented immigrants to live and work in the country. Indeed, if the federal government did not have this power, it is unclear how we could have any immigration policy at all. It’s tempting to think of DACA as a single act of the executive branch — the government offers certain immigrants a package of benefits as part of a single, unified program. Legally, however, it is a mistake to envision DACA this way. The program offers its beneficiaries a basket of certain freedoms, including security against deportation, permission to work in the United States, and the opportunity to become eligible for Social Security and Medicare benefits after 10 years of working and paying taxes. So the proper legal question is whether the executive branch has the authority to offer each of these benefits on their own.

Permission to remain in the United States

The question whether the executive can simply choose not to deport certain individuals turns out to be very easy. As the Supreme Court explained in Arizona v. United States, “a principal feature of the removal system [used to remove immigrants from the country] is the broad discretion exercised by immigration officials.” When confronted with an immigration who is eligible for deportation, executive branch officials still must decide “as an initial matter, must decide whether it makes sense to pursue removal at all.”

As a practical matter, moreover, the administration could not remove everyone who is subject to deportation even if it wanted to. As the Obama administration explained in a memo justifying its efforts to expand DACA-like relief more broadly, “there are approximately 11.3 million undocumented aliens in the country,” but Congress only appropriated enough resources “to remove fewer than 400,000 such aliens each year.” If Congress had wanted the executive to round up every undocumented immigrant in the country, rather than prioritizing certain immigrants over others, it would have appropriated enough money to make such mass deportations possible. Indeed, it is significant that, when a group of states led by Texas sued the Obama administration to shut down its expansion of DACA-like relief, it did not challenge an Obama-era document instructing immigration officials to focus their enforcement on undocumented individuals who are national security threats, criminals, or who similarly endanger the “public safety.” Texas even conceded that the administration could notify beneficiaries of a program like DACA that they enjoy a kind of privileged position among undocumented immigrants. A lower court’s injunction challenging Obama’s immigration authority, Texas explained, “does not require the Executive to remove anyone, and it does not touch the removal prioritization memorandum. The Executive has been free all along to issue ‘low-priority’ identification cards to aliens.”

Having established that the executive does have the unilateral authority to permit certain undocumented immigrants to remain in the country — a process known as “deferred action” — the rest of the benefits afforded to DACA beneficiaries flow from federal law. Federal regulations promulgated in 1981, for example, list “an alien who has been granted deferred action” as one of several kinds of immigrants who may “apply for employment authorization” from the federal government. These regulations were effectively ratified by Congress in 1986, when Congress enacted a “comprehensive scheme prohibiting the employment of illegal aliens in the United States.” Notably, this law includes an explicit exemption for non-citizens “authorized to be so employed . . . by the Attorney General.” (Subsequent legislation transferred this power to the Secretary of Homeland Security.) A similar law governs Social Security and Medicare benefits. Though federal law ordinarily provides that “an alien who is not a qualified alien . . . is not eligible for any Federal public benefit,” the same law allows Social Security and Medicare benefits to be paid “to an alien who is lawfully present in the United States as determined by the Attorney General” (a power that, again, was later transferred to the Secretary of Homeland Security). In fairness, the case for providing Social Security and Medicare benefits to DACA beneficiaries is a little weaker than the case for the other benefits. A somewhat esoteric argument can be made that DACA beneficiaries are not “lawfully present” within the United States, and therefore cannot be determined to be as much by federal officials. But even if this argument is correct, that does not change the fact that the lion’s share of DACA’s benefits — the ability to live in America openly and work freely — are firmly within the executive branch’s authority. Nothing requires Trump to sweep so broadly as to cancel clearly lawful benefits in order to prevent DACA beneficiaries from receiving a benefit that is, at least arguably, unlawful. Although there is no real legal case against the bulk of DACA (and only an arguable basis for an attack on one small part of DACA), the Supreme Court divided 4-4 along party lines in a 2016 case challenging programs similar to DACA. Now that Neil Gorusch, a rigid conservative, occupies a seat on the Court, it is likely that there are five votes to strike down the program.

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Local, state leaders sound off on DACA By Shane Nicholson Managing Editor

Leaders from local and state organizations reacted Tuesday to the Donald Trump administration’s announcement that it will shut down a program that protects young immigrants from deportation. More than 42,000 DACA recipients live in Illinois and, according to the Illinois Busness Immigration Coalition, more than 36,000 of those are currently in the workforce. “I must echo the statement issued today by my brother bishops through the United States Catholic Conference of Catholic Bishops, calling the decision to end DACA ‘reprehensible,’” said Bishop David J. Malloy of the Catholic Diocese of Rockford. “I would add that this decision represents a significant betrayal of trust between our nation, the young people who sought assistance and all the agencies who worked to help them receive protection from deportation and gain temporary employment authorization here in the U.S.—the only home many have ever known.” “We are not accepting the end to DACA without a fight,” the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights said on Facebook. “We will continue to fight for our community because we want safety and protection. We want our needs to be met and our humanity to be seen.” Democratic Sen. Tammy Duckworth slammed Attorney General Jeff Sessions in a statement, saying the decision leaves nearly 800,000 people in limbo. “Make no mistake—this decision is not about ‘rule of law,’ as Attorney General Sessions claims,” said Duckworth. “This is a gut-wrenching betrayal of American values that leaves nearly 800,000 of our neighbors vulnerable to deportation and tears families and communities apart. “DREAMers and DACA recipients are doctors, teachers, students and service members. They have mortgages and jobs. They know only one nation: the United States, which is where they were raised. To end a program that allowed these patriots to come out of the shadows and more fully contribute to this country is irresponsible and heartless. Congress must act immediately and pass legislation to make DACA the law of the land.” The University of Illinois system called the DACA decision “inconsistent with (its) commitment to accessible and high-quality education for all qualified

and deserving students.” “As a public university system, we will always comply with all federal, state and local laws,” U of I said in a statement. “However, our values as a land-grant institution compel us to speak out when government action puts members of our own communities at risk.” U of I said it would continue working with state and national institutions “in calling for policies and laws that continue to provide access to educational opportunities for undocumented and DACA students.” Democratic Sen. Dick Durbin, along with Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., quickly introduced legislation Tuesday similar to measures Durbin has brought before Congress for the last 16 years. “Hundreds of thousands of talented young people who have grown up in our country are at risk of deportation to countries they barely remember,” Durbin said. “I’ll do everything in my power as a United States Senator to protect these Dreamers and give them the chance to become American citizens so they can contribute to a brighter future for all Americans.” Republican Rep. Adam Kinzinger, IL-16, had previously helped roll out a similar package in House. “America is a nation of laws, and it is the sole responsibility of Congress to create and pass legislation,” he said Tuesday. “President Obama bypassed Congress when he originally created the program, but in so doing, he offered a pathway for these individuals to get right with the law. In 2015, I voted to support DACA because I believe these children, who only know America to be their home, deserve an opportunity to be here legally.” Bishop Malloy echoed Kinzinger’s sentiments, calling on members of the Catholic church to stand up to the Trump administration’s decision. “As Catholic people, we are called to treat our fellow brothers and sisters with justice and be merciful. This decision does none of this. “I pray that this decision will be a call to action for all of us as Americans, and especially to people of faith, to demand that those we have elected to represent us in Congress, immediately work on a comprehensive and just plan for immigration reform. This work can no longer wait.” The Illinois Busness Immigration Coalition estimates that ending DACA without replacement legislation in place would cost Illinois’ GDP $2.3 billion over the next 10 years. R.

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Fewer West Nile cases but caution still advised SPRINGFIELD — Illinois public health experts say they’re seeing fewer human cases of the West Nile virus this summer but still asking residents to protect themselves against mosquito bites, which cause the infection. Fewer pools of mosquitoes and fewer dead birds across Illinois are testing positive for the virus this year compared to last year, said Melaney Arnold, spokeswoman for the state Department of Public Health. The state has so far received 16 reported human cases this year, compared to nearly 90 statewide this time last year, the Springfield Journal-Register reported. Still, o�cials are urging the public to keep taking steps to protect themselves against mosquito bites. Winnebago County reported its first West Nile-positive pool of mosquitos in June, and a dead bird was found carrying the disease in late-July. However, no human cases have been reported in 2017. Boone County reported mosquito pools that had tested in Belvidere, Caledonia, Capron and Poplar Grove in late August. But no human cases have been reported by the Boone County Health Department, who says it continually reviews data from mosquito “hot spots” across the county. West Nile inflames the central nervous system, which includes the brain and spinal cord, according Steven O’Marro,

an infectious-disease specialist with Springﬁeld Clinic. About 70 to 80 percent of people infected with West Nile don’t exhibit any symptoms, while 20 to 30 percent may get West Nile fever and feel weak and get muscle aches but require no medical treatment, according to Dr. David Warren, an infectious-disease specialist at Washington University School of Medicine. He said only about 1 to 2 percent of patients get severe complications that result in hospitalization and sometimes death. “I’m a big proponent now of people

taking precautions,” said Jack Handy, a Springﬁeld man still recovering from the West Nile-related encephalitis he acquired last year. Handy said he never took any of the recommended precautions when he was a�ected, such as avoiding outdoor activity at dusk and dawn, applying repellent, and wearing long pants and long-sleeved shirts when outside. Warren said it’s important to reduce risk of mosquito bites because West Nile is just one of several diseases spread by the insect. –AP with Sta� reports

Financial literacy standards for K-12 Illinois schools will be required to teach financial literacy skills such as balancing a checkbook and putting money into a savings account this school year. The Illinois State Board of Education adopted revised social science standards in 2015, according to The Springfield Journal-Register. Those standards were approved in February 2016 and include financial literacy throughout elementary, middle and high school. The Illinois Treasurer’s O�ce, nonprofit Econ Illinois and Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation pushed for the financial literacy standards. Raising the level of financial proficiency will help improve the economic strength of the state, according to supporters. Nearly two million Illinois residents are liquid asset poor, meaning that they do

not have enough savings to live above the poverty level for just three months if they lose a job, face a medical crisis or su�er another income disruption, the newspaper reported. “When individuals are provided a ﬁnancial literacy foundation, they are more inclined to make educated personal ﬁnance decisions that lead to wealth accumulation,” Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation Bryan Schneider said in a statement. President and executive director of Econ

Illinois, Nancy Harrison, said the standards begin basic concepts at the elementary level. As students get older, they will learn about advantages of putting money into a bank, having a good credit score and about investment options, such as mutual funds or riskier options like individual stocks. “We’re ﬁlling in the blanks for teachers,” Harrison said. Illinois is one of 45 states to add ﬁnancial literacy into its standards. –Associated Press

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BELVIDERE

Riverfront hotel moves ahead ...and it’s not Amerock BY JIM HAGERTY CONTRIBUTOR

BELVIDERE — While it is not on the Rock River—and likely will not come with as much contention as the Amerock Embassy Suites project downtown Rockford—the National Sewing Machine building could soon be a hotel overlooking the Kishwaukee River in Belvidere. Like the Amerock, National Sewing Machine has rich regional manufacturing history. With roots in Boston, the company brieﬂy had its headquarters in Chicago before moving to Belvidere in 1886, where it sparked a 30-percent population growth as the city’s largest employer until 1953. During those years, National Sewing Machine weathered the Great Depression by capitalizing on its Vindex line of castiron toys while the demand bottomed out on sewing machines. The company also made bicycles, food grinders, washing machines, and various novelty items. A 1953 merger Free Sewing Machine saw the company unable to compete with manufacturers overseas, a di�culty that precipitated its 1957 closing. Most of the buildings were torn down by 1965. Various tenants, including Leath Furniture, have the remaining structures as warehouse space after that. With the exception of a hardware store in one National Sewing small buildings, it sits largely unused today. A 1953 merger Free Sewing Machine saw the company unable to compete with manufacturers overseas, a di�culty that precipitated its 1957 closing. Most of the buildings were torn down by 1965. Various tenants, including Leath Furniture, used the remaining structures as warehouse space after that. With the exception of a hardware store in one of National Sewing’s small buildings, it sits largely unused today.

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The former National Sewing Machine building in Belvidere has been tapped for a riverfront hotel project. That could now change with what is being estimated as an up-to $30 million project to turn into a hotel and banquet facility. “We think history is an important thing for people to hold on to,” Belvidere Mayor Mike Chamberlain told media. “So, this would be a nice thing to be able to get to do.” A developer is now being sought for the project through a recent request for proposal. Rockford preservationist Marge

Bevers, along with Don Bissell and others who worked on the Amerock plans through Friends of Ziock, is part of the National Sewing RFP team assembled by Gary W. Anderson Architects. “Gary invited us to work on the research, writing and layout of the RFP for the property,” Bevers said. “We agreed to volunteer with the same commitment we had when working on the Ziock-Amerock Building here in Rockford. This is a fascinating

building. We want to see it back on the tax rolls and not torn down.” As the building is not in the River Edge Development Zone as with Amerock, the project would not come with state tax credits. But the project is available for about $3 million in federal ones. The City of Belvidere bought the property in 2009. If a developer doesn’t come to the table, the city will spend $1 million to demolish what remains. R.

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Greenwich Art Fair tickets on sale now ROCKFORD — More than 132 artists will be featured at this year’s Greenwich Village Art Fair, Saturday, Sept. 16 and Sunday, Sept. 17. Held rain or shine on the grounds of the Rockford Art Museum, 711 N. Main St., the annual two-day outdoor event features 132 artists, live music by local musicians, an artisan marketplace, children’s art activities, and more. Gates are open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Admission at the gate is $7 for adults, free for children 12 and younger. Advance tickets are $5 and are available at any Alpine Bank location and at the Rockford Art Museum Store. Ticket proceeds support RAM programs throughout the year. Exhibiting at this year’s fair are 132 artists from around the region and across the nation. Types of artwork represented include paintings, jewelry, sculpture, glass, ceramics, textiles, photography, wood, mixed media, and more. Artists compete

for awards on the first day of the fair, where their work will be viewed by 2017 Judge Jason Judd, a curator at University Galleries of Illinois State University, art editor for BITE Magazine, and Rockford native. Awards, including Best of Show and Judge’s Choice awards, will be presented Sunday, Sept. 17.

Downstate company acquires Allied Gaming LOVES PARK — A downstate firm has acquired both the gaming and entertainment arms of Loves Park’s Allied Games, the two companies said last week. Effingham-based J&J Ventures has bought out Allied’s gaming operations, which operates gambling machines throughout northern Illinois, and Allied’s other bar-room staple services, including pool tables and dart machines. “We are excited to further extend our service area into Rockford, and we look forward to working with our new clients to provide them with the customer service, gaming expertise, and philanthropic outreach that both Allied and J&J are known for,” said J&J Ventures Gaming Managing Member, Bob Willenborg. J&J says it plans to maintain the current Loves Park operations center for Allied’s gaming services. “We look forward to welcoming the new employees to our team and working

with them to ensure all of our clients are getting the exceptional service that both Allied and J&J deliver 24/7,” said Willenborg. “All of us at Allied thank each of our customers and truly appreciate the trust and loyalty that has allowed our success,” said Mike Patch of Allied Gaming. “The relationships we’ve developed with our customers over the past 20 years are incredible. They are our partners and our friends. We are deeply filled with gratitude for the opportunities.” J&J has been in operation since 1929. The company says it “provides unparalleled expertise in gaming management and route operations to the video gaming terminal business” and “is a leading operator for dart machines, pool tables, jukeboxes, (and) ATM.” For more information visit jjventures. com. R. –A RockRiverTimes.com report

Editor’s note: Holidays mess up our production cycle, just like they mess up yours. Most of the time we just take it in stride. This week, however, the Monday holiday coincided with much of our regular reporting rounds, including our coverage of Rockford City Council.

With that in mind, we hope you’ll take the time to visit RockRiverTimes.com over the next few days as we bring your regular dose of weekly coverage to the pages of our website. And we hope you’ll see we work just as hard to bring you daily headlines as we do to publish our paper weekly. R.

For the fourth year in row, the Rockford Mass Transit District Trolley bus will transport fairgoers from parking lots off site at no charge. Special events at the fair include Greenwich After Hours (Saturday, 6-8 p.m.) at the Kortman Gallery Point Bar inside the fair, Bistro Breakfast both days, and the annual Art

Raffle, announced Sunday, with raffle prizes of original artwork donated by five exhibiting artists. For more information visit rockfordartmuseum.org/greenwich-home. The Rock River Times is a sponsor of the Greenwich Village Art Fair. R. –A RockRiverTimes.com report

SupplyCore recognized DOWNTOWN – Inc. Magazine has called SupplyCore one of the fastest-growing companies in America. The Rockford-based supply chain management and technology firm was named to the Inc. 5000, the magazine’s annual list of highly-performing companies. Companies that appear on Inc.’s list this year have grown sixfold in revenue, on average, since 2013. This is SupplyCore’s seventh appearance, the company said in a statement. Only 2 percent of the companies have made the list seven times. “SupplyCore has grown tremendously during the past few years because our associates, coupled with our external

partners, up and down the supply chain work hard to exceed customer expectations through excellent performance on current contracts,” SupplyCore President and CEO Peter Provenzano said. “This growth has allowed SupplyCore to create jobs, promote from within, support our communities and improve the readiness of our customers. All our stakeholders – customers, suppliers and associates – can take pride in this recognition.” Celebrating its 30th anniversary, SupplyCore has also been recognized by military and defense experts for its logistics work. The company employs 225 people in Rockford and throughout the country. R.

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DACA

Paul Ryan can’t make up his mind Speaker praises Trump for repealing DACA, 4 days after urging him not to repeal it By Addy Baird

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House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wisc., praised President Trump’s decision to “rescind” the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program Tuesday, just days after saying Trump should not roll back the program. “However well-intentioned, President Obama’s DACA program was a clear abuse of executive authority, an attempt to create law out of thin air,” Ryan said in a statement following the DACA announcement made by Attorney General Jeff Sessions Tuesday. “Congress writes laws, not the president, and ending this program fulfills a promise that President Trump made to restore the proper role of the executive and legislative

branches.” But last Friday, in an interview with a hometown radio station, Ryan said he favored keeping DACA in place. “I actually don’t think he should do that,” Ryan said when asked about Trump’s proposal to end the program. “I believe that this is something that Congress has to fix.” In the interview, Ryan said that Obama did not have the legislative authority enact DACA (notably, DACA is not unconstitutional), but that, despite this, ending DACA would leave hundreds of thousands of people “in limbo.” “These are kids who know no other country who were brought here by their parents and don’t know another home, and so I really do believe that there should be a legislative solution. That’s one that we’re working on,” Ryan said. “We want to give people peace of mind.” Ryan said he has had “plenty” of conver-

sations with Trump about the program and that Trump told Ryan he wanted a “humane solution.” Ryan has generally avoided criticizing the president directly at all costs, and his original comments would have put him on a collision course with Trump. In his statement Tuesday, Ryan reiterated that he believes Congress should “fix” DACA. “…Now there is more to do, and the president has called on Congress to act,” Ryan said, apparently referencing a vague tweet from the president Tuesday morning, in which Trump wrote, “Congress, get ready to do your job – DACA!” The decision to rescind DACA includes a six-month delay; Ryan also called for “clarity” Tuesday morning regarding how those protected by DACA will be affected during that interim period. “At the heart of this issue are young

people who came to this country through no fault of their own, and for many of them it’s the only country they know,” Ryan said. “It is my hope that the House and Senate, with the president’s leadership, will be able to find consensus on a permanent legislative solution that includes ensuring that those who have done nothing wrong can still contribute as a valued part of this great country.” The GOP is not speaking with one voice about what’s next for the Dreamers—those who are protected by DACA. On Fox News Tuesday morning, Trump adviser and Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach said DACA recipients “are not children” and that there is nothing wrong with asking them to “go home.” Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., went so far to say Tuesday morning that Trump is “doing a favor to every DACA kid” by killing the program.

‘Dreamers’ accuse Trump of betraying them By Andrew Selsky & Josh Hoffner Associated Press

They grew up in America and are working or going to school here. Some are building businesses or raising families of their own. Many have no memory of the country where they were born. Now, almost 800,000 young immigrants who were brought to the U.S. illegally as children or overstayed their visas could see their lives upended after the Trump administration announced Tuesday it is ending the Obama-era program that protected them from deportation. “We are Americans in heart, mind and soul. We just don’t have the correct documentation that states we’re American,” said Jose Rivas, 27, who is studying for a master’s in counseling at the University of Wyoming. Rivas’ grandmother brought him to this country from Mexico when he was 6. He wants to become a school counselor in America but lamented: “Everything is up in the air at this point.” The news that the government is phasing out the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, known as DACA, over the next six months was met with shock, anger and a sense of betrayal by its beneficiaries, often called “Dreamers.” Demonstrations broke out in New York City, where police handcuffed and removed over a dozen immigration activists who briefly blocked Trump Tower, and in other cities, including Salt Lake City, Denver, Los Angeles and Portland, Oregon.

Attorney General Jeff Sessions said DACA, started by President Barack Obama in 2012, was an unconstitutional exercise of executive power. The Trump administration and other DACA opponents argue that it is up to Congress to decide how to deal with such immigrants. Attorneys general for several states threatened to sue to protect the DACA beneficiaries. “We stand ready to take all appropriate legal action to protect Oregon’s Dreamers,” Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum tweeted. Ricardo Ortiz, who was brought to the U.S. from Monterrey, Mexico, at age 3, has been volunteering at the downtown Houston convention center that sheltered thousands of Hurricane Harvey victims. Ortiz, a 21-year-old student at the University of Houston, said he doesn’t know what he will do if DACA is ended or he is forced to leave the country. “It’s crazy that people really think that we don’t belong here when we’ve been here all of our lives,” he said. Even small children would face deportation, among them students at Nellie Muir Elementary School in the predominantly Latino town of Woodburn, Oregon. Vice Principal Oscar Belanger greeted them in English and Spanish on their first day of class, and told a reporter that administrators and teachers want Washington to stand by the Dreamers. Belanger said the school would refuse to turn over students’ information to immigration agents, noting that Oregon law expressly prohibits that.

“These children grew up believing they are American and so many of them have lived lives of which America can be proud.” Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes, a Republican and an early Trump supporter, said the president has every right to end DACA. But he added that it would be unconscionable to deport Dreamers. “These children grew up believing they are American and so many of them have lived lives of which America can be proud,” Reyes said in a statement. Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge commended Trump’s decision. “While we are a compassionate country, the United States is a country of laws and President Trump recognized that President Obama’s DACA program went far beyond the executive branch’s legal authority,” Rutledge said. “Congress has always been the proper place for this debate.” In Miami, Paola Martinez, 23, who is from Bogota, Colombia, sobbed as she attended a rally of about 100 immigrants, and said she will feel helpless without DACA. She recently graduated with a civil engineering degree from Florida International University. “Instead of going a step forward, we are

going a step backwards. We are hiding in the shadows again after my work (permit) expires. It’s just sadness,” she said. “You just feel like you are empty. There is no support anymore.” Martinez said she is not able to renew her permit because it expires in 2019, so she is hoping her employer or another company sponsors her so she can stay and help support her parents, who depend on her for rides and household expenses. In Florida, immigrants who are illegally in the country cannot get driver’s licenses. Karen Marin, a 26-year-old from New York whose parents brought her to the U.S. before she was a year old, was in physics class at Bronx Community College when Sessions made the announcement. “I honestly I can’t even process it right now. I’m still trying to get myself together,” Marin said. “I just hope that they do change their mind and they realize what they’re doing is wrong.” Carla Chavarria, 24, is a Phoenix entrepreneur who owns a digital marketing firm and a fitness apparel line. She came to the U.S. from Mexico when she was 7. Her permit expires in November and she is waiting for her renewal to be processed. She is set to close on the purchase of a home later this month. “It’s hard being a business owner as it is, especially with being young and being a woman and someone who’s an immigrant. It’s already hard as it is. Now having DACA being taken away,” she said.

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Energy & Environment

Energy progress along the road not taken By Drs. Robert & Sonia Vogl

Contributors

n 1976, Amory Lovins challenged conventional energy thinking and development with an article, Energy Strategy: The Road Not Taken, in Foreign Affairs Magazine. Following that he and his wife Hunter established the Rocky Mountain Institute in Snowmass, Colorado, to more fully develop and implement an alternative energy future. The Institution has grown substantially over the years becoming a leading global advocate of sustainable energy solutions. We paid an early visit to the Institute’s facilities and shared his accomplishments with students and friends. One student, the late Richard Williams, a Rockford teacher, built a home based on the principles espoused by Lovins. When the cost of electricity in Illinois rose dramatically from building nuclear power plants we successfully encouraged the Illinois Commerce Commission to have Lovins and Charles Komanoff provide ideas on the economic benefits of energy efficiency. To illustrate potential energy savings ComEd agreed to offer all of their customers one compact fluorescent bulb which were available at a reduced cost due to their bulk purchase.

While the advice of Lovins and Komanoff was taken into account, energy policies represent compromises between conflicting interests; opportunities to improve energy efficiency remained underutilized. The new Illinois energy agreements include provisions to upgrade energy efficiency. During our teaching careers, we frequently interacted with Lovins at energy conferences where many of his presentations focused on the potential to improve transportation vehicle efficiency with ideas that came to be known as the hypercar. He is globally recognized as a leading renewable energy and efficiency expert and technological optimist with a preference for market solutions. Considering the existing clashing views on appropriate national energy policies we are highlighting some of his latest thinking as it appeared in a recent interview posted on Carbon Briefs. Lovins envisions the installation of renewable energy sources as continuing to accelerate because they have become the best buy on the energy supply side. Underlying energy market forces are seen as too powerful to become diverted by short term political considerations. He characterizes the expressed need to

continue our reliance on big coal, nuclear and gas plants to keep the lights on as myth. The rate of innovation already being incorporated into the operation of the grid on both the supply and demand side is seen as a force leading to the decline of big power plants. He sees an enormous potential to improve the energy efficiency of buildings in the United States resulting in substantial financial savings. Both existing and new buildings are incorporating energy-efficient features. The effort he put into the hypercar is seen as having a positive impact on developing electric vehicles, since substantially reducing the weight of a car decreased the number of batteries required to power it and accelerated its acceptance. To support the growth in electrified transportation, Illinois is increasing the number of charging stations. He has yet to see a suitable carbon capture and storage option and believes the removal of carbon from the atmosphere can be accomplished by adopting biologically informed farming, forestry and grazing practices which return carbon to the soil. From a climate perspective, he is worried about the release of methane

from the natural gas supply chain and suspects replacing coal with natural gas may not be an improvement. He remains a critic of nuclear power as the plants have been unable to compete in the marketplace and suggests a more cost-effective carbon reductions would be realized by investing in renewable energy and efficiency. For Illinois, the issue appears settled for the next decade as a compromise has been reached which subsidizes three existing nuclear power plants as well as renewable energy and efficiency installations. While his vision of a possible energy future continues to have its critics, it has made inroads around the world and the recent update of his views is well worth the time to read and contemplate. As the intensity of storms such as Katrina, Sandy and Henry disrupt energy supplies communities are turning to more secure, cleaner, efficient and decentralized energy supplies, which is the major message of The Road Not Taken. While no longer a lone voice in the wilderness as many advocates now exist, he continues to share his update visions of cleaner energy solutions. Visit illinoisrenew.org. R.

Business

Boeing, Airbus raise alarms over UTC, Rockwell deal NEW YORK — Airplane makers Boeing and Airbus raised concerns Tuesday about the proposed tie-up of industrial company United Technologies and aerospace parts maker Rockwell Collins, saying that the deal could raise costs or slow the production of planes. Boeing and Airbus both buy equipment from United Tech and Rockwell Collins. The comments from the two companies came a day after United Tech announced plans to buy Rockwell Collins for about $22.75 billion. The deal would create an aerospace giant that makes plane seats, landing systems and flight control decks for commercial and military planes. United Tech said that after the deal is completed, which it expects to happen within a year, it would combine its aerospace unit with Rockwell Collins and rename it Collins Aerospace Systems. That unit is expected to bring in more than $23 billion in sales a year. Chicago-based Boeing Co., however, said it will take a “hard look” at the proposed acquisition but is skeptical that it would be in the best interest of its customers and industry.

“Should we determine that this deal is inconsistent with those interests, we would intend to exercise our contractual rights and pursue the appropriate regulatory options to protect our interests,” Boeing said. Airbus said it is focused on delivering

planes and that it hoped the deal would not “distract” United Tech. United Tech declined to comment. But earlier in the day, its CEO, Gregory Hayes, said the deal would “be good for the industry” and that it would allow it to reduce costs. Besides it s aerospace busi ness,

Farmington, Connecticut-based United Tech also makes Otis elevators and Carrier air conditioners. But Hayes said that the company is open to selling some of its business units. “There’s always pieces of the pie that might not fit as well as others, so we’ll look at that,” he said. United Tech said Monday that it will pay $140 per share in cash and stock for Cedar Rapids, Iowa-based Rockwell Collins. Including debt, the companies said the acquisition is worth $30 billion. United Tech said it expects $500 million in pretax savings related to the deal, and it reaffirmed its 2017 profit estimates. The acquisition needs to be approved by regulators and shareholders of Rockwell Collins. Shares of United Technologies Corp. fell $6.71, or nearly 6 percent, to close at $111.21 Tuesday. Shares of Rockwell Collins Inc. rose 39 cents to $131. United Technologies bought Rockford’s Sundstrand Corp. in 1999 before merging it with Hamilton Standard. –Associated Press

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Nation. Crime & Courts

How Jeff Sessions misrepresented the expansion of military supplies for police The attorney general mischaracterized Obama-era restrictions while citing a study that actually says new computers reduce crime more than heavy weapons do. By Isaac Arnsdorf ProPublica

The Trump administration made false assertions to justify an executive order expanding police forces’ access to military equipment such as tanks and grenade launchers. Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced on Monday that President Trump would make defensive gear available to police again by undoing a policy from the Obama administration. Trump then signed an executive order whose title emphasized that branding: “Restoring State, Tribal, and Local Law Enforcement’s Access to Life-Saving Equipment and Resources.” “He is rescinding restrictions from the prior administration that limited your agencies’ ability to get equipment through federal programs, including life-saving gear like Kevlar vests and helmets and first-responder and rescue equipment like what they’re using in Texas right now,” Sessions said in the speech. But that’s not what the Obama administration’s restrictions did, according to documentation from a unit inside of Sessions’ own Justice Department, the Bureau of Justice Assistance. Kevlar vests were never subject to any restrictions. Most helmets weren’t, either. Riot helmets (defined as those with shields over the face), Humvees and helicopters that are sometimes used in rescue missions, were still available to police forces as long as they explained why they needed them and certified that they had protocols and training in place so officers would use them safely. That requirement was dropped for riot helmets last October. “Kevlar vests were never on any lists. That part is simply lying about what we did,” said Roy Austin, who worked on the Obama policy as a deputy assistant to the president for the Office of Urban Affairs, Justice and Opportunity. “He was being untruthful about helmets as well.” A Justice Department spokesman acknowledged that the items Sessions

cited were never prohibited by the Obama administration and that only some of them were even subject to additional procedures. Still, the spokesman, who did not want to be named, said: “There is absolutely nothing misleading about what the Attorney General said.” What the Obama administration did actually prohibit were tanks, weaponized vehicles, .50 caliber guns, grenade launchers, bayonets and digital-pattern camouflage uniforms. Those restrictions applied only to purchases using federal dollars through a Pentagon surplus program. Police departments remained free to buy them with state, local or private funds. “The attorney general and whoever advised him on these policies didn’t read them carefully and didn’t understand what they actually did,” said Ed Chung, who worked on the Obama administration policies in the Justice Department’s Office of Justice Programs. “The safety of officers was never jeopardized because the overwhelming majority of equipment, including the ones cited by the attorney general, were still available to law enforcement.” The Obama administration implemented the restrictions in the spring of 2016 in response to public concerns over the display of military-style hardware deployed by police to control riots in Ferguson, Missouri, after an officer fatally shot Michael Brown. Chung said the administration worked with civil rights organizations and police groups in an effort to meet law enforcement agencies’ needs while improving their relations with the communities they protect. Sessions, in his speech, harshly dismissed such considerations. “We will not put superficial concerns above public safety,” he said. The attorney general asserted that the types of equipment limited by the Obama administration saved an officer from a bullet at the Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando and helped police pursue the shooters in San Bernardino. But that’s not accurate, either. As shown in the very

articles that Justice Department officials provided to reporters to support Sessions’ speech, the Orlando officer’s helmet that blocked the bullet wasn’t a riot helmet, so it never faced any restrictions. And the armored vehicles used in San Bernardino had wheels, so the Obama policy still permitted them, with the additional precautions described above. The Obama administration only prohibited buying tanks (armored vehicles that run on tracks instead of wheels) using federal resources. Sessions shared an anecdote in which a sheriff told him that the Obama administration “made his department return an armored vehicle that can change the dynamics of an active shooter situation.” The Obama administration did ask those few departments that had tanks to return them, according to Chung and Austin, but offered to replace them with equivalent wheeled vehicles. “For every tracked vehicle, we replaced it with a wheeled vehicle so they didn’t lose anything,” Austin said. “His anecdote makes no sense because it skips the whole part that if they really needed this thing, all they had to do was say we want a replacement and we’d provide a replacement.” Sessions’ anecdote referred to Sheriff Mike Bouchard of Oakland County, Michigan, who is also vice president of government affairs for the advocacy group Major County Sheriffs of America. In an interview, Bouchard confirmed that the Obama administration replaced his tracked armored personnel carrier with a wheeled one, but he said the wheeled version wasn’t as useful on the sandy and marshy terrain he has in his county. The Justice Department spokesman said the Obama administration’s additional measures were onerous because departments had to demonstrate a “clear and persuasive” need for the equipment, certify approval from a civilian governing body and keep records of incidents when the equipment was used. By repealing the Obama administration’s policy, the Trump administration also abolished reporting procedures to help the government keep better track of the equipment it distributes. The Government Accountability Office recently tested the controls in the same program by creating a fake agency that was able to obtain $1.2 million worth of night-vision goggles, and simulated pipe bombs and other potentially lethal items. “We viewed the Obama reforms as very modest,” said Kanya Bennett, a lobbyist for the American Civil Liberties Union. “We’re certainly disappointed not only by the action that the administration took on Monday but again in suggesting to the public that the previous administration had taken away critical tools for law enforcement. In reality, there was very little that the Obama administration did with respect to taking military weapons and equipment out of rotation for state and local law enforcement use.” Sessions’ speech cited studies showing that such equipment reduces crime, assaults

on officers and complaints against them. In the materials provided to reporters, Justice Department officials pointed to a pair of studies in the American Economic Journal. But those studies considered all equipment supplied through the Pentagon’s surplus program, without distinguishing the items the Obama administration restricted. They also studied the years 2006 to 2012, before the Obama policies took effect. “Our findings do not necessarily mean that saturating our local law enforcement agencies with military hardware is good policy,” researchers at the University of Tennessee wrote in one of the papers. “These results should not be used to diminish concerns about police-community relations, the role of police in our society, violence against civilians by police, or vice versa.” The other study observed that the type of equipment that had the biggest effect on reducing crime was nonlethal non-military gear, such as computers and office supplies. The researchers suspect that’s because those supplies free up time and money for officers to spend on policing. “There is a tendency to conflate military equipment with weapons,” the lead researcher, Vincenzo Bove at the University of Warwick of England, told ProPublica in an email. “Whereas we find that weapons is an unproductive category (it does not significantly affect crime) the miscellaneous category has the strongest effect, followed by vehicles and gear.” “We do not explore the effect on crime of the items prohibited under the Obama policy,” Bove added. “But, as most of the prohibited items were weapons, note they do not seem to have (in aggregate) any effect on crime.” Sessions announced the change of policy at a meeting of the Fraternal Order of Police, which viewed repealing the Obama-era restrictions as one of its top-priority asks for the Trump administration. “The previous administration was more concerned about the image of law enforcement being too ‘militarized’ than they were about our safety,” the organization’s president, Chuck Canterbury, said in a statement. But not all police groups agree. The Obama policy was sensible to restrict non-essential lethal equipment like bayonets and to encourage police to consult local elected officials before acquiring equipment that could be controversial, said Jim Bueermann, president of the Police Foundation and a retired police chief in Redlands, California. “The Obama executive order represented a best practice for acquiring military surplus equipment for local policing, and I still think it could serve and should serve as a best practice even though the rules have changed,” he said. “I was supportive of the overarching goals of the previous executive order, but I also understand what this president is trying to do. I view this through the lens of a police chief, and I would say to my city manager and council, ‘Ignore all of this that’s the federal government’s activity — under both sets of rules, we should still go to the public to explain our rationale.’”

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COMMENTARY

Tolerant intolerance BY JOHN GUEVARA

CONTRIBUTOR

ast month in Charlottesville, Virginia, a rally by white nationalists opposing the removal of Robert E. Lee’s statue from a park turned violent. Anti-fascist protesters gathered to counter-protest. A vehicle driven by a white nationalist crashed into group of counter-protesters, killing protester Heather Heyer. It was an abhorrent, vicious, wicked act. A free society depends on people behaving rightly, and the freedom of peaceable assembly can only be maintained and protected when assembly is peaceable. The past weeks have been filled with responses to the events, from both sides of the political aisle. We have harshly criticized each other for our respective views about the action itself, the groups involved. The conversation and criticisms miss the point. We are fixated against fascism and racism on the one hand, or in support of the rule of law and a democratic removal of Confederate monuments on the other. We are a pale imitation of the giants who went before us. Riots tore through Baltimore in the runup to the Civil War. President Lincoln responded saying, “There is no grievance that is a fit object of redress by mob law.” At the turn of the 20th century, Atlanta was the ground for race riots and lynch mobs. President Roosevelt sharply condemned them: “Let justice be both sure and swift; but let it be justice under the law, and not the wild and crooked savagery of a mob.” He went further saying people should, “Reward or punish the individual on his merits as an individual.” In 1968, after the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., riots consumed Washington DC and cities across the country. “We all know that the roots of injustice run deep,” said

President Lyndon Johnson. “But violence cannot redress a solitary wrong, or remedy a single unfairness.” He went on to say, “Of course, all America is outraged at the assassination of an outstanding Negro leader who was at that meeting that afternoon in the White House in 1966. And America is also outraged at the looting and the burning that deﬁles our democracy. “We just must put our shoulders together and put a stop to both. The time is here. Action must be now.” Then he signed the Civil Rights Act into Law. President George HW Bush spoke in Los Angeles following a summer of upheaval and violence in the city in 1992: “The community has been the site of a terrible tragedy. Not just for you who are impacted the most, but for our entire country. And everyone around the world feels this trauma, everyone who looks to us as a model of freedom and justice. And that’s why I want to say just a few things about my visit, to speak to you about what I’ve seen in the city, and most importantly, as I said at a marvelous ecumenical church service yesterday at Mount Zion, we are one people; we are one family; we are one nation under God.” The infographic to the right appeared on Facebook shortly after the events in Charlottesville. On its face, the infographic is designed to force agreement. It incorporates swastikas, a skinhead and Hitler. Its conclusion is that if we tolerate intolerance, we are at risk of being oppressed and possibly murdered. Echoes of similar sentiment permeate broadcast, print, and social media. What’s wrong with making intolerance illegal? The problem is the whole argument is a setup. The most obvious setup is the implication that intolerance necessarily results in Nazism, fascism, and their ilk. Also, who decides what intolerance is? The problem isn’t that some

people are intolerant. There are intolerant people out there who are ignorant or stupid and we should tell them so. It should be ok to disagree with someone. We should feel free to disagree with them. If we don’t like what they

believe, or we think they’re asinine, we should be free to speak our minds. And they should be free to speak theirs. The problem arises when any group tries to silence people who disagree with them. Fascist, communist, terrorist,

it does not matter. Violence directed to silence dissent is wrong. We are a free nation protected by our laws and our Constitution. “We are one people. We are one family.” We are Americans. Act like it.

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

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America’s lost buildings New York City’s Penn Station interior from the 1930s. Photo, Bernice Abbott

n June 2017, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced a $1.6 billion project to transform New York City’s much-maligned Penn Station in hopes of restoring it to its former glory.

The original structure – an iconic example of the Beaux-Arts architectural style – was destroyed in 1963 and replaced by a bleak, underground network of tunnels and walkways. “One entered the city like a god; one scuttles in now like a rat,” architectural historian Vincent Scully Jr. lamented. If there’s a silver lining, the 1963 demolition did spur the formation of the New York City Landmarks Commission in 1965 and the passage of the National Historic Preservation Act. Unfortunately, all cannot be salvaged. Preservation efforts must be galvanized; they require mobilization, time and resources. We reached out to five architecture professors and posed the following question: What’s one American structure you wish had been saved? While their responses vary – from an unassuming home nestled in the suburbs of Boston to a monument of 19th-century wealth and glamour – none of the structures could resist the tides of decay, development and discrimination.

A mecca for black Chicago

Daniel Bluestone Boston University

In 1943, when the storied, half-century-old Mecca apartment building in Chicago’s South Side was about to be demolished, something extraordinary happened: The Illinois legislature passed a bill to preserve it. Designed in 1891 by Edbrooke and Burnham, the 96-unit Mecca immediately captured the public’s imagination. It was Chicago’s first residential building with a landscaped courtyard open to the street, a design that fused two seemingly incompatible ideals: to build densely while preserving and cultivating the

natural landscape. In the late 19th century, Chicago’s tenement reformers had demanded more light and fresh air for the city’s apartments; they wanted small parks and playgrounds to be able to dot the city’s swelling neighborhoods. The Mecca’s innovative design was a paean to these progressive concerns. The complex had two atria with skylights that flooded the interior with light. Residents accessed their apartments via open galleries that encircled the atria, with railings that featured foliated ironwork. This form – the courtyard within an apartment complex – inspired a hugely popular Chicago vernacular tradition. In the early 20th century, the Mecca was enveloped by the South Side’s expanding Black Belt. Between 1912 and 1913, the complex’s occupancy changed from overwhelmingly white to completely African-American. The massing of black residents in the iconic building inspired residents and artists to view the building as an symbol of black Chicago. South Side blues bars improvised the “Mecca Flat Blues,” which were tales of love and heartbreak, while poet Gwendolyn Brooks memorialized the building with her poem “In the Mecca.” By the 1930s, officials at the adjacent Armour Institute (later Illinois Institute of Technology) grew concerned about their ability to attract students and faculty to a campus located in the heart of the black community. In 1938 they bought the Mecca, planning to swiftly demolish it in order to create a buffer

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between town and gown. Illinois Governor Dwight Green vetoed the legislation that would have preserved the Mecca, and in 1952 – after years of legal wrangling and community protest – the courts allowed the demolition of an architectural and cultural icon to proceed. The only consolation is that it was replaced by Mies van der Rohe’s famed Crown Hall, now home to IIT’s architecture school.

A Fifth Avenue palace Carol A. Willis

Columbia University; Founding Director, The Skyscraper Museum

Many New Yorkers are familiar with the iconic Waldorf Astoria, which sits on Park Avenue. But they might be surprised to learn that this is the second iteration of the luxury hotel. The original was located along Manhattan’s fashionable Fifth Avenue, and the structure took up the entire block between 33rd and 34th streets. But in late November 1929 – after the stock market had crashed and the slow slide into the Great Depression began – workers began demolishing it. Designed by the noted architect Henry Hardenbergh, the imposing building had been built in two parts, campaigns that reflected the progress of modern construction technology and a “bigger and better” mantra of American architecture. The first building, the Waldorf, was an 11-story structure that opened in 1893. It was built on the site of the mansion where Mrs. Caroline Astor had entertained New York’s “Four Hundred,” an exclusive group of New York’s social elite. In addition to 530 rooms, the Waldorf offered stately apartments on the second floor and a majestic ballroom that could be closed off for lavish private events.

The original Waldorf-Astoria. In 1897, the deluxe Astoria section of the hotel was completed. Facing 34th Street, its 16 stories employed a steel skeleton structure – at the time, a cutting-edge technique – that allowed for taller buildings. With 1,300 rooms, it was the largest hotel in the city, and like many high-class

“palace hotels” of the period, the Waldorf Astoria housed permanent and transient patrons; as The New York Times noted in 1890, they were designed “to provide a series of magnificent homes for wealthy New Yorkers as an economical alternative to maintaining private mansions.” By 1929, however, the owners of the Waldorf Astoria decided to decamp to Park Avenue, where they erected an equally lavish modern, Art Deco monument. The demolition of the old hotel, completed by the winter of 1930, made way for the construction of the ultimate expression of the city’s architectural ambitions: the Empire State Building.

Traditional New England goes modern

Lincoln, Massachusetts. While the Rachel Raymond House was eventually razed, the Gropius House has been preserved as a house museum. So why did these two important houses received such vastly different treatment? The obvious answer is that the work of women architects has been consistently undervalued. In her book “Where Are the Woman Architects?,” architectural historian Despina Stratigakos points out that many female architects seem to possess fewer opportunities for advancement than their male counterparts. One source of the problem, according to Stratigakos, is a dearth of prominent female role models in the field. The Rachel Raymond House could have been a living icon and source of inspiration. Instead, it fell to the wrecking ball.

Some say the Rachel Raymond House was the first example of modernist architecture in America. Photo, Historic New England

Kevin D. Murphy

Vanderbilt University

Preservationists are still waiting for something positive to come from the demolition of the house that architect Eleanor Raymond designed for her sister Rachel. Today, photographs are all that remain of the pioneering, modernist Rachel Raymond House, which was built in Belmont, Massachusetts, a suburb of Boston. Raymond was a graduate of Wellesley College and received her professional training at the Cambridge School of Architecture, an all-women’s design school founded in the early 20th century. The Rachel Raymond House is important example of how American architects incorporated aspects of European modernism into their own work. Inspired by European luminaries Le Corbusier and Mies van der Rohe, Raymond’s home featured abstract, geometric blocks. She employed flat roofs, metal railings and steel sash windows – modernist elements that were virtually unheard of in early 1930s American homes. Yet the house is no more. The Belmont Hill School, a private school for boys, purchased the home and – despite protests from preservationists – demolished it in November 2006. At the time, architecture critic Robert Campbell wrote that it was “considered by many to be the earliest modern dwelling in New England.” The Rachel Raymond House actually predated another iconic modernist house: the home of émigré architect Walter Gropius, located in nearby

From the rubble, a preservation movement is born Sally Levine

Case Western Reserve University

When I moved to Chicago in 1982, the Chicago Stock Exchange Building had long disappeared, but people still spoke of it with a hushed reverence. Not only was it considered one of the finest accomplishments of architects Louis Sullivan and Dankmar Adler, its demise also indirectly led to the tragic death of architectural photographer and

preservation activist Richard Nickel, who lost his life snapping photographs of the structure during its demolition. Built in 1893, the 13-story structure housed the stock exchange for just 14 years. Subsequently the building had a variety of tenants, but leases became fewer and farther between, until the City Council approved its demolition in 1972. But in its heyday, it was magnificent. Reflecting Sullivan’s famous phrase “form ever follows function,” the facade demarcated the building’s three parts – the base (the stock exchange), the middle levels (offices) and top (the building’s “crown”). The base contained an exquisite two-story-high trading room. The nine stories of offices were notable for their columns of bay windows and Chicago windows (composed of a large fixed window flanked by operable ones), and the building was adorned with a row of recessed windows and a distinctive cornice. But perhaps the most distinctive aspect of the building was the large arched entry, which represented a major development in Sullivan’s skill. Sullivan also adorned the stock exchange room with breathtaking low-relief ornaments and brilliantly painted stenciled patterns. Many consider its demolition the impetus for Chicago’s preservation movement. Another important Chicago architectural icon, the Reliance Building, ended up being saved after vigorous efforts by activists. Through the efforts of Nickel and other preservationists, the arched entry and the interior of the trading room were saved – both are now owned by the Art Institute of Chicago. The arch sits at the corner of Monroe Street and Columbus Drive next to the museum, and the trading room has been reconstructed within the museum itself. While not as satisfying as seeing the actual building, these remnants testify to the beauty of the Chicago Stock Exchange Building – and the importance of preservation efforts.

The preserved trading floor of the Chicago Stock Exchange. Photo, Juan Carlos Martin

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September 6 - 12

Rockford Greek Fest 2017 WHEN Friday, September 8 - Sunday, September 10 (various times) WHERE Sts. Constantine and Helen Orthodox Church Rockford Greek Fest is an annual food and music festival to celebrate Greek heritage. Greek foods will be available such as souvlaki, Grecian chicken, gyros, saganaki, and Greek pastries. Men of Our Times will be performing on Friday, and the traditional Greek dancers will perform on Saturday and Sunday.

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Roscoe Lions Club Annual Fall Festival

Durand Biker Bash & Chili Shootout

Main Street Market by Urban Farmgirl

WHEN Friday, September 8 - Sunday, September 10 (various times)

WHEN Saturday, September 9 (11 a.m. - 8 p.m.)

WHEN Saturday, September 9 (9 a.m. - 4 p.m.)

WHERE Village of Durand Downtown Square

WHERE Midway Village Museum

The annual Durand Biker Bash and Chili Shootout was created to raise funds and awareness for Juvenile Diabetes Research. The chili shootout sampling begins at 1 p.m., and Wayland performs from 6:30 - 8 p.m.

Main Street Market is an open-air market hosted by Urban Farmgirl. Shop over 150 vendors from across the midwest - handmade artisans and purveyors of vintage goods - while enjoying amazing food and local music on three different stages.

WHERE Leland Park The Roscoe Lions Club hosts the village’s annual Fall Festival, featuring amusement rides, live music, parades and a raffle. All proceeds from the raffle will go toward supporting the Lions Club.

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The River District Association (RDA) is pleased to announce its 2nd Annual fundraiser for downtown Rockford – Picnic en Plein Air, presented by Illinois Bank & Trust. Picnic en Plein Air is an outdoor dining experience like no other. Join the RDA for an engaging upscale picnic style evening dinner on Water Street along the Rock River near the City Market Pavilion and Millennium Fountain park in downtown Rockford. The Americana and Rustic/Vintage style evening will be catered by wellknown chef Paul Sletten, owner of Abreo. Bar service will be provided by District Bar and Grill, and Kelly Steward and Greg Whitson will play live from the back of a rustic pick-up truck. In addition, local artists will be creating original works of art throughout the night. The works created by our artists will then be auctioned off to help with future RDA events and programs. “Our inaugural event sat 115 people at one long, continuous table in the middle of the street,” said Leah Tuneberg, Executive Director. “When you close down a downtown street for the purpose of bringing the community together to raise funds for our city center you know

that’s a win-win.” Funds raised this evening will be used to help the RDA continue to unite, advocate, and promote efforts to create a thriving business and residential community in Rockford’s downtown neighborhood. River District Association is a private, 501(c)3 not-for-profit, membership-based organization and is supported through meaningful relationships to gain influence and authority for the betterment of the River District community.

Kyle McDonald paints during Picnic en Plein Air

Picnic en Plein Air 2016 decorations

Saturday, September 16.

Time

6 - 9 p.m.

Where

Sock Monkeys Rockford and Sock Monkeys go together like peanut butter and jelly. This Rockford icon got its start at the Nelson Knitting Company when the company’s red-heeled socks were turned into monkeys during the depression. Midway Village Museum hosts the annual Sock Monkey Madness Festival and is the unofficial home of the Sock Monkey.

North Water Street in downtown Rockford, near the Rockford City Market Pavilion.

Tickets

Visit the RDA’s website at riverdistrict.com.

Stay tuned to the Picnic en Plein Air Facebook event page for more information.

Guests dine outside during Picnic en Plein Air

Phantom Regiment Beloved as Rockford’s roving ambassadors, The Phantom Regiment Drum & Bugle Corps tours the country every year and plays to packed crowds in the Rockford region. They earned recognition as the Drum Corps International World Champions in 1996 and 2008.

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Film Reviews

Little bang from The Hitman’s Bodyguard By Thomas Simpson Contributor

Ryan Reynolds and Samuel L. Jackson team up for late summer action comedy, The Hitman’s Bodyguard. Michael Bryce (Reynolds) was a hot-shot bodyguard to the rich and infamous, but when one of his clients is killed he finds himself down on his luck. His ex-girlfriend and Interpol agent Amelia Rousse (Élodie Yung) calls him with a demand that may offer him some redemption: Protect high profile witness Darius Kincaid (Jackson) and ensure he reaches The Hague in time to testify against evil dictator Vladislav Dukhovich (Gary Oldman). Kincaid is no angel, though, and is a notorious hitman, one Bryce has history with. What’s most surprising about The Hitman’s Bodyguard is the brutality of the violence. Director Patrick Hughes was at the helm for the last Expendables film so is no stranger to gun fights and explosions yet the blood here seems a little over the top considering the frivolity of the jokes. The script is packed with gags, most of them hit the mark but few entice belly laughs, evoking refined titters instead.

Jackson and Reynolds have great chemistry and the weight of the movie rests on the shoulders. Unfortunately, they can only do so much with the material given and, with a bloated runtime, they carry the film as best as they can. The third act highlights that the film has outstayed its

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welcome and the pace drags. As gloriously ludicrous as the action is at times, it doesn’t offer any thrills. There’s no intensity to the exploits and as the film nears its end its difficult to remain interested. Oldman is criminally underused and although he’s the main

villain here, his lack of screen time and presence hurts his character as an antagonist as our heroes slaughter an army of henchmen with little payoff. Salma Hayek is brilliant as Sonia Kincaid, Darius’s volatile wife. She delivers each line with comical venom, shouting obscenities as naturally as breathing. The action doesn’t provide enough thrills and the comedy lacks the required laughs as Hughes tries to bring the two together. Instead, the genres struggle to gel, much like the odd couple of buddy movies. There are times when it works, however, it’s not enough to elevate the film from its averageness. The Hitman’s Bodyguard boasts an all-star cast and promises to be more fun than it is. It’s watchable and mildly entertaining but it won’t require repeat viewing and proves to be fairly forgettable by the time the credits have stopped rolling. A disappointing way to round of the summer, Reynolds and Jackson deserve better and despite their best efforts The Hitman’s Bodyguard ends on a whimper despite all the bang. R. Thomas is a writer and filmmaker based in Glasgow, U.K. Find him on Twitter: @Simmy41.

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A&E Happenings Arts & Theater

Attractions The ARC - 1222 E. State St., Beadware Mondays 1-4 p.m.; Open Studio Wednesdays & Thursdays 1-4 p.m. The Art Box – 308 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Info: 815-758-0313. Artists’ Ensemble Theatre – Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. Info: 815-394-5004. ArtSpace West Gallery – 1426 N. Main St. Wed.-Sat., noon-6 p.m. Info: 815-963-1894. Beloit Fine Arts Incubator – 520 E. Grand Ave., Beloit, Wis. Gallery hours: Mon.,10 a.m.-2 p.m. ; Tues.Fri., 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Sat.,10 a.m.-3 p.m. Info: 608-322-4250. For further information please visit BeloitFineArtsIncubator.com or call the gallery at 608-313-9083. Beloit College – Logan Museum of Anthropology, Shaw Gallery, 700 College St., Beloit, Wis. Tues.Sun., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Info: 608-363-2828. Belvidere Performing Arts Center – 1500 E. Ave., Belvidere. Tickets available at Tickets.thestudiorockford.com or 815-332-2205. Byron Civic Theatre – 850 N. Colfax, Byron. Info: 815-312-3000 or bctmagic.com. Cadillac Palace Theatre – 151 W. Randolph St., Chicago. BroadwayInChicago.com. The Castle - The Castle Performing Arts Center at 501 Prospect St. is Beloit’s newest home for the arts. For information visit thecastlebeloit.com or call 608-346-3114. Coronado Performing Arts Center – 314 N. Main St. 815-968-5222 or coronadopac.org. DeKalb Area Women’s Center Galleries - 1021 State St., DeKalb. Fridays, 7-9 p.m. Info: 815-758-1351. Ingrid Dohm Studio Gallery – 839 N. Perryville Road. Appointments/Info: 815-519-6492. Fireside Dinner Theatre - 1131 Janesville Ave., Fort Atkinson, WI. (800) 477-9505 Freeport Art Museum – 121 N. Harlem Ave., Freeport. Info: 815-235-9755. Gallery C – 900 Jackson St., Suite 113, Dubuque, Iowa. The Gallery At JustGoods – 201 Seventh St. Info: 815-965-8903. Horseflower’s Creative Hotspot - 1404 N. Main St. Open Friday and Saturdays. www.horseflowersrockford.com. For more information contact Lenny 815-501-2440 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 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. Starlight Theatre - Performances throughout the year at Rock Valley College, 3301 N. Mulford Rd. For more information call 815-921-2160 or visit rvcstarlight.com 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. (usual) Suspects - Nordlof Center Studio Theatre, 18 N. Main St. For more information call 815-5138685 or visit usualsuspectspresents.com 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 Steel Magnolias - Artists’ Ensemble will be performing this American classic from September 7-24 in the Cheek Theatre in the Clark Arts Center at Rockford University. Performances are Thursdays at 7:30 p.m., Fridays at 7:30, Saturdays at 4 and 7:30, and Sundays at 2. Thursday tickets are $19, all other performances are $30 ($28 for seniors, $10 for students). Tickets may be purchased online at artistsensemble.org or by calling 815-394-5004. Steel Magnolias is recommended for ages 12+.

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/

Casino Bus Trip to the Dubuque Diamond Jo Casino! Sat. Oct 7 Thurs. Sept 7 Tues. Sept 19 $12 per person includes Transportation and Lunch Buffet

Sat. Sept 30

Pickup in Rockford (E. State K-Mart) & Beloit (Flying J)

Pickup in Rockford (E. State K-Mart) & Freeport (Shopko) Pickup in Belvidere (Walmart 2102 Gateway Center Dr.), Rockford (E. State K-Mart) & Freeport (Walmart 2545 Hwy 26) For reservations & pickup times, call:

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. Rockford Christian Fellowship - Call for Musicians on its webpage (rcfband.org), its Facebook group page (facebook.com/groups/RCFBand), and on a Facebook event page (facebook.com/ events/108915639770558/) RCF performs at community events, churches, and retirement centers, and is noted for its rousing marches and inspirational music; music appropriate for the occasion and season. RCF is not affiliated with any church, but rehearses Tuesday evenings from 7-9 p.m. at First Covenant Church, 316 Wood Road. The band welcomes additional participants* and concert opportunities. *high school age thru retired; there are openings in all positions (especially woodwinds). There is no charge for membership or for the concerts. See our website for rosters, schedules, pictures, and sounds www.rcfband.org. Contact Director, Brian Waterson, 815/797-2320, rcfband@gmail.com Friday The Jimmys - Wisconsin’s premier Blues Band, The Jimmys make their triumphant return to the Mt. Morris Band Shell to close our 2017 season. One of the hottest tickets on the summer festival circuit and recent recipients of four more Madison Area Music Awards, Jimmy and his stellar group bring their high energy show back to our free Friday night Mt. Morris Jamboree for a two hour performance starting at 7 p.m. to support their latest CD, Hot Dish. Campus is located in the center of Mt. Morris, two blocks south of Rt. 64 on Wesley Ave. Saturday, September 16 Kraig Kenning - Performing at Severson Dells, 8786 Montague Rd., beginning at 4 p.m. Admission is $10 for Friends of Severson Dells, $15 for General Admission. Kraig Kenning is returning to Severson Dells to help celebrate the conclusion of the Forest Quest Scavenger Hunt (see more about this event further on in the newsletter). Come and join the festivities and enjoy the wonderful

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contemporary folk/blues/roots rock/Americana style of Kraig Kenning on the outdoor Grove stage. www.kraigkenning.com. Sunday, September 24 Four Icons Musical Tribute to Patsy Cline, Roy Orbison, John Denver, and Neil Diamond - Sung by Jannie Nelson, Ron Holm, Chip Messiner and Denny Diamond. 7 p.m. at Nordlof Center, 118 N. Main St. Tickets are $15 in advance at fouricons. brownpapertickets.com, by phone at 815-9791949, or $20 at the door. Percentage of net proceeds to benefit the Rockford Rescue Mission.

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., Sun. 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 South Main St. and Graham-Ginestra House, 1115 South Main St. Open Sundays 2-4 p.m. Call 815 962-7402 to schedule other tours. Welcome Center Location: Ethnic Heritage Museum. Admission $8 individual, $5 student, $15 family, members free. Visitors tour both or one ‘Heritage Museum Park’ site for cost of admission. 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.

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Find more listings at RockRiverTimes.com/Happenings 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 floral displays, 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. 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. 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. Recover Me support group - Every Saturday 10 a.m. Katie’s Cup Rockford. All about healing and recovery. Al-Anon - Support group for families and friends of alcoholics. Help-line: (815) 399-0456. Thursday WCALAP Membership Dinner Meeting - The Winnebago County Association of Legal Administrative Professionals’ monthly dinner meeting will be held at 6 p.m., at Swanson Hill Program Center, 7194 Vandiver Road, Rockford. Dinner will be a choice of: Grilled Hamburger - $14.50, Grilled Portabella Mushroom -$14.25. Catering provided by Countryside Meats & Deli. Meal includes relishes, potato salad, broccoli salad, chips, cookie and drinks. Your check is your reservation confirmation. Program will be Special Agent Sarah Tucker, from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives (ATF). Hostess are Stephanie Johnson and Ronelle Johnson. Please send reservations to: Ronelle Johnson at the Stanley J. Rozkowski Federal Building, 327 South Church Street, Suite 3300, Rockford, IL 61101. Saturday Durand Biker Bash - Event will go from 1-8 p.m. on Center St. in downtown Durand, and will feature a Chili Shoot-Out, a Bike Show, and music performers throughout the day. Admission is free and donations will be accepted for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. For more information and a schedule of events visit durandbikerbash.com. Winnebago & Boone Counties Genealogical Society meeting - The Winnebago & Boone Counties Genealogical Society will hold its regular meeting at Spring Creek United Church of Christ, 4500 Spring Creek Road, at 1:30 p.m. Bob Jakeway will explore his genealogical journey with us, including how he got started and the progress he has made up to the present time, including finding the Roy Jakeway papers at the Abraham Lincoln Library in Springfield. Bob Jakeway was born and raised in Rockford, attending Auburn High School and later NIU. All interested persons are welcome! Refreshments will be served. There is no cost to attend. For more information, call Wendy at (779) 203-3511.

Sunday CASA 30 year celebration - The Winnebago County Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Program is celebrating 30 years of helping children. Please join us from 6-8 p.m. at Anderson Japanese Gardens, 318 Spring Creek Road. Denny Diamond will provide entertainment. This event is FREE and open to the public. If you’re interested in becoming a CASA volunteer, please contact the CASA office at 815-319-6880 or WinnebagoCountyCASA.org. Training sessions are held throughout the year. Wednesday, September 13 Lifescape Senior Expo - 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at Mercyhealth Sportscore Two, 8800 E. Riverside Blvd. in Loves Park. Special guests will be available to meet and sign autographs at 11:30 am. Dr. Kat Williams will present a keynote speech at 1 pm, followed by a panel discussion with Megan Cavanagh. Together they will discuss the AAGPBL, the 25th anniversary of the film, and other topics. The Lifescape Senior Expo is the first non-sports event to be held in the brand new Mercyhealth Sportscore Two Mega Center, which just celebrated its grand opening in June. The Lifescape Senior Expo is a free event that features the latest products and services for older adults – everything from health and finance, travel, personal improvement, on-site health screenings, entertainment and more. A shred truck, provided by AARP as part of the Fraud Watch initiative, will be available from 12:30-2:30. There is no admission charge for the event. Contact Lifescape Community Services at 815-963-1609 for additional information about Lifescape Senior Expo. Saturday, September 16 Rock Swap - The Rock River Valley Gem and Mineral Society are hosting their annual Rock Swap from 9:30 a.m.- 4 p.m. rain or shine. The public is invited to come look at, buy, sell, or swap rocks, minerals, fossils, and jewelry at the Odd Fellows Hall 6219 Forest Hills Rd. Stop by and see some amazing rocks, minerals, and fossils from around the world. You can buy from several regional vendors and local club members, show off and sell rocks of your own, or even swap rocks with other rock-hounds. Everyone is welcome to come and look at everything displayed, ask questions and learn about the collections. If you are interested in joining the Rock River Gem and Mineral society, they will have membership information available at the show. There is no admission fee and it is open to the public. (Sellers pay a $20 donation for a 10’ x 10’ space.) Kishwaukee Consolidated School Reunion Kishwaukee Consolidated School which was located at the corner of Condon and Stillman Valley Roads (1915-1969) will hold a reunion for all former students from 1-4 p.m. at Indian Hill Manor & Farm, 6901 Kishwaukee Road, Rockford. Tours of the Manor and farm will be available for those attending. Further information is available on our Facebook page - Kishwaukee Consolidated School Alumni Reunion. Sunday, September 17 Hot Diggity Dog Festival - Every dog has his day…. and this is it!! Pack up the pooch and come on down to Klehm for a fun day dedicated to our lovable four-legged friends. Dog shelters and

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• Memorial Hall • Boy Scouts Office (McFarland Rd) • These City Halls: Loves Park, Rockford, Machesney Park, Belvidere, Cherry Valley, Roscoe Contact Paul, 815.871.3801 adoption agencies will be on hand, as well as a whole array of pet related vendors. There will also be agility and trick demonstrations, the police canine unit, and even a dog costume contest. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. Admission is just $5 for adults and $3 for seniors, kids 12 and under, and Klehm members. Every dog adoption comes with a complimentary family membership to Klehm. Held at Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden, 2715 S. Main St. from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, September 23 Dodgeball Tournament - Children’s Safe Harbor is hosting its 7th Annual Dodgeball Tournament at the UW Health Sports Factory, with registration starting at 8:30 a.m. and play beginning at 9 a.m. This is a 32 team maximum round robin style tournament that is just as fun to watch as it is to play. There will be a raffle for spectators and players. The cost is $20 per player, teams should be between 6-12 players (players must be 16 years of age or older). Contact Megan or Perry at cshdodgeballfun@gmail.com or visit our website, childrenssafeharbor.net for registration information. Contact Megan at 815-316-7772 for questions or sponsorship information. All proceeds from the benefit help support Children’s Safe Harbor safe child exchange services. Come out and Dodge A Ball For A Kid! Center Stage Comedy Show - Comedy show to benefit AAU basketball. Event features Reginald Ballard (Martin), Pierre (How to be a Player & BAPs), AJ Johnson “Ezel” (Friday & The Player’s Club), and hosted by BLT (BET’s Comic View). Show will take place at 7 p.m. at Rockford Woman’s Club, 323 Park Ave. For tickets go to Center Stage Comedy @ eventbrite.com. Saturday, September 30 Hidden Treasures Outdoor Flea Market - 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at 6329 N. 2nd St., Loves Park. Food vendors also on site. For more information call 779-210-7602. Sunday, October 1 Candy Cane Bazaar - Bazaar and bake sale. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. at St. Anskar Church, 4801 Spring Creek Rd. Door prices, high-quality handmade items. Free admission. New this year: Happy Harvest Room displaying fall decor.

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Death Notices Charlotte Hager 70 Rockford 8/28/2017 Bonnetta Trapp 50 Machesney Park 8/28/2017 Elaine McClellan 86 Rockford 8/28/2017 Damian Wolff 51 Rockford 8/28/2017 Sandra Abbott 75 Rockford 8/29/2017 Robert Woodard 83 Rockton 8/29/2017 Phetpaseuth Oudomsouk 47 Rockford 8/29/2017 Diane Friedl 78 Roscoe 8/29/2017 Martha Jariabka 91 Rockford 8/29/2017 Joel Grosch 45 Rockford 8/29/2017 James Allen 64 Rockford 8/29/2017 Guy Stirts 95 Roscoe 8/29/2017 Eric Sonnenberg 64 Rockford 8/29/2017 Sam Latorre 87 Rockford 8/29/2017 Paulette Atkins 60 Rockford 8/29/2017 Patricia Woolbright 78 Rockford 8/30/2017 Susann McKibben 73 Durand 8/30/2017 Herman Rauch 59 Rockford 8/30/2017 Merrill Lungstrom 81 Rockford 8/30/2017 Richard Doherty 82 Rockford 8/30/2017 Michael Varcato 71 Rockford 8/30/2017 Theresa Erxleben 103 Rockford 8/30/2017 Daniel Clare 52 Rockford 8/30/2017 Ethel Underhill 95 South Beloit 8/30/2017 John Sobol 65 Rockford 8/30/2017 James Evans 82 Rockford 8/31/2017 Ruby Oskins 94 Rockford 8/31/2017 Patrick Leighty 62 Rockford 8/31/2017 Gregory Owen 56 Rockford 8/31/2017 Sandra Heim 71 Rockford 8/31/2017 Steven Terry 51 Rockford 8/31/2017 Lois Nathan 80 Rockford 8/31/2017 Clara Broker 97 Rockford 8/31/2017 Forest Patterson 72 Rockford 8/31/2017 Nicholas Quintanilla 51 Rockford 8/31/2017 Roselin Kaplan 91 Rockford 9/1/2017 Gerald Dunn 66 Rockford 9/1/2017 Arthur Leanhardt 87 South Beloit 9/1/2017 Jean Beal 87 Rockford 9/2/2017 Billy Farmer 79 Rockford 9/2/2017 Keith Evans yy Rockford 9/2/2017 Keith Evans yy Rockford 9/2/2017 Ronald Oleson 86 Rockford 9/3/2017 Darlene Nelson 78 Rockford 9/3/2017 David Ward 92 Rockford 9/3/2017 Ferna Olmstead 85 Rockford 9/3/2017 Donald Bissman 52 Machesney Park 9/3/2017 Rose Border 69 Durand 9/3/2017 Timothy Warhurst 56 Rockford 9/3/2017 Eleanor Vogeler 85 Rockford 9/3/2017 Kaila Olsen 28 Rockford 9/3/2017 Robert Wells 65 South Beloit 9/4/2017 Audrey Keenan 92 Rockton 9/4/2017 Peter Cooling 74 Rockford 9/4/2017 Gary Hague 47 Cherry Valley 9/4/2017 Edward Senczysen 72 Rockford 9/4/2017 Michael Newsome 60 Rockford 9/4/2017 John Guagliardo 63 Loves Park 9/4/2017 Shirley Hill 77 Rockford 9/4/2017 Rita Zahrte 81 Rockford 9/4/2017 Jacqueline O’brien 65 Rockford 9/4/2017 Death notices are provided by the Winnebago County Coroner’s office.

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Leg injury risk goes up in previously injured athletes By Lisa Rapaport Reuters Health

Athletes may be more likely to suffer leg injuries when they’ve had injuries in the past – even those involving other parts of the body, a recent study suggests. It’s well known that athletes often re-injure the same part of their body more than once, researchers note in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. But their new study shows that physical therapy and injury prevention efforts need to take into account the risk other injuries pose for subsequent leg injuries. The researchers examined data from 12 previously published studies and found many types of previous injuries, including concussions, were associated with higher odds of a lower limb injury. “When we are injured we generally only focus on the body part that is being rehabilitated, yet it is just as important to keep the non-injured parts of your body healthy and injury free,” said lead study author Liam Toohey of La Trobe University in Bundoora, Australia, and the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra. When athletes miss components of their normal training regimens due to injury, they may have a reduced fitness level and be in less than top condition when they resume participation in practices or competitions, Toohey said by email. “During rehabilitation, it is common for the injured body site to be strengthened and conditioned, but often other body sites are not trained as much as they were before the injury,” Toohey added. “So when an athlete is ready to return to full training and competition, the other areas of their body may not be as conditioned as they need (to be) to withstand the demands of the sport – where they may then go on to sustain an injury at a different site.” For example, one of the most common knee injuries, an anterior cruciate ligament

(ACL) sprain or tear, was associated with a more than doubled risk of a subsequent hamstring injury, Toohey and colleagues found. A previous muscle injury in the hamstrings, quadriceps, adductors and calves was tied to higher odds of a muscle injury in a different part of the lower limb, the study also found. Back injuries were also connected to an increased risk of leg injuries in the future, as was a history of concussion and a variety of joint injuries. One limitation of the analysis is that it examined data from only a small number of previously published studies, the authors note. It’s also possible that other things such as the intensity or duration of play, nutrition, or psychological factors might influence the odds of lower limb injuries, the authors note. Even so, the findings add to evidence suggesting that injured athletes need to consider the potential for future injuries, said Lauren Fortington of the Australian Centre for Research into Injury in Sport and its Prevention in Ballarat. “Many research studies to date have focused on recurrent injuries of exactly the same type, for example a right ankle sprain followed by another right ankle sprain,” Fortington, who wasn’t involved in the study, said by email. “The problem is greater than that – previous injury of any type may increase the risk for lower limb injuries.” To minimize the risk of leg injuries in the future, rehabilitation of other injuries must account for what parts of the body carry most of the load in an athlete’s particular sport, said Isabel Moore, a sports and health sciences researcher at Cardiff Metropolitan University in the UK. Psychological factors also need to be addressed, Moore, who wasn’t involved in the study, said by email. “Stress, anxiety and fear of re-injury are all known to influence the chances of sustaining an injury,” Moore said.

Horoscope Week of September 3 to 9, 2017 ARIES

Your health may slow you down a little. Take it as an opportunity to pull back and take stock of your future, both professional and personal.

TAURUS

Stress may be here, there and everywhere, but see it for what it is: a fountain of energy with the power to bolster your efficiency. When your back’s against the wall, miracles tend to happen.

GEMINI

You’ll be granted new responsibilities at work that won’t necessarily mesh with your talents, but they will lead to a nice promotion.

CANCER

Seeing students head back to class will inspire you to do the same. A bright future lies ahead for you with the new knowledge you will acquire.

LEO

Your return to work has already taken on a decidedly routine flavour and you will find yourself craving change. Plan a little and do some groundwork, and before long you will have set a new life in motion.

VIRGO

It’s always easier to get along with people to whom we’re not linked emotionally. One of your kids may stretch your patience a bit on matters of discipline.

LIBRA

You will need to factor in a bunch of details. At work, you will be in charge of organizing an event for many people, and your communication skills will be put to the test.

SCORPIO

Your leadership skills will be called for at work or elsewhere. At the very least your talents will help resolve a conflict between two parties, and you will be considered a hero for saving the day.

SAGITTARIUS

One of your children may slow you down. You will have to hurry more than usual to make your appointments. Your home and family will be your focus.

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You will have to plan several trips. You will need to clarify a number of small matters at work and with the family. You might also be privy to an astonishing secret.

AQUARIUS

You’ll finally receive the green light to finance a project. You might consider starting your own business at home or with a relative.

PISCES

Despite all the hustle and bustle, you may have the impression that things are not moving ahead fast enough. You may suggest some rather ambitious projects.

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n n n ANNUAL REPORT VILLAGE OF CHERRY VALLEY COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO & BOONE STATE OF ILLINOIS I, Karen Melloch, Treasurer of the Village of Cherry Valley, do hereby certify that the following report is a correct statement of the amount of public funds on hand at the commencement of the fiscal year, ending on the 30th day of April 2017, the amount of public funds received, and the amount expended, and the contents contained herein are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. /s/ Karen Melloch Karen Melloch, Village Treasurer Subscribed and sworn to before me This 29th day of August 2017. Kathleen Trimble, Village Clerk /s/ Kathleen Trimble GENERAL ACCOUNT INCOME: Balance on hand May 1, 2016 - 5,074,029.59, Property Tax - 50,289.28, Sales Tax - 4,052,220.52, Income Tax - 301,062.87, Auto Rent - 11,847.89, State Use Tax - 77,255.53, Video Gaming Tax - 75,861.15, Replacement Tax - 23,601.86, Hotel Tax - 38,108.39, Winnebago County Fines - 122,042.93, Drug Forfeiture - 429.06, Police Fines/Reports - 50,509.92, Interest - 18,017.78, Miscellaneous Income - 793.52, Reimbursement Income - 82,416.45, Caps Permit Fees 12,845.00, License/Permits/Zoning/Building Permits - 59,730.00, Rentals - 69,544.55, Franchise Income - 47,759.77. Total - 10,168,366.06. DISBURSEMENTS: 3M - 3,552.96, A To Z Towing - 13,430.00, ADP - 8,728.01, AJF Dezignz - 6,294.00, Alpha Controls & Service LLC - 8,200.36, Alpine Bank - 6,745.27, Alpine Body Shop - 2,500.00, American Road Maintenance - 4,456.80, American Seal & Stripe Inc - 4,500.00, Anderson Dodge - 3,763.14, Barrick, Switzer, Long Law Office - 89,376.21, Blue Cross Blue Shield - 369,707.01, Bonnell Industries Inc - 19,509.34, Cardmember Service - 18,086.87, Cherry

Government Notices n n n REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS BANKING SERVICES RFP NO.: 917-FIN-125 Proposals will be received until 11:00 a.m., local time, on Thursday, September 21, 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 https://rockfordil.gov/city-departments/finance/central-services/ purchasing 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 for compliance with the laws of the State of Illinois on Fair Employment Practices and with the City of Rockford’s Ordinance on Equal Employment and Business Opportunity. Any proposal which fails to include the compliance items properly completed will not be read and will not be considered. The City of Rockford reserves the right to accept or reject any and all proposals and to waive technicalities. 8021R TRRT 9/6

Public Notices 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. LAVERNE LUND, LOIS C. LUND, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO, UNKNOWN OWNERS, and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Case No. 2017-CH-653 Address: 1226 Blaisdell Street Rockford, IL 61101 Defendants. 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 August 18, 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 Laverne Lund and Lois C. Lund 4. A legal description of the real estate sufficient to identify it with reasonable certainty is as follows: Lot Two (2) as designated upon the Plat of Sheldon’s Subdivision of a part of the South-West Quarter (1/4) of Section 15, Township 44 North, Range 1 East of the Third Principal Meridian, the Plat of which Subdivision is recorded in Book 7 of Plats on page 26 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois. situated in Winnebago County, Illinois P.I.N. No. 11-15-380-023 5. A common address or description of the location of the real estate is as follows: 1226 Blaisdell Street, Rockford, IL 61101 6. An identification of the Lien sought to be foreclosed is as follows: a. Name of Property Owners: Laverne Lund and Lois C. Lund b. Name of Lien Holder: City of Rockford c. Date of Lien: May 21, 2015 d. Date of Recording: August 21, 2015 e. County Where Recorded: Winnebago County, Illinois f. Recording Document Identification: 20151026078 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 October, 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 –

Signs - 3,500.00, Cherry Valley Landscape Center Inc - 5,685.54, Cherry Valley Library - 6,083.57, Civil Engineering Service - 51,343.75, Clarke Outdoor Spraying Co. - 34,049.22, ComEd - 53,780.68, Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement - 3,920.00, Cordray Brothers Inc - 3,263.50, Dearborn National Life Ins. - 4,134.00, DeKalb Implement Company - 2,729.36, Dell Marketing L.P. - 3,014.20, Employee Benefit Services - 39,666.13, Flying W Tree Service Inc 4,800.00, Four Seasons - 9,950.00, Frontier - 13,195.19, Geothermal Drilling - 56,700.00, Grainger - 4,177.76, H20 Express- 2,880.00, Horizon Distributors - 5,411.76, IL Fraternal Order of Police Labor - 5,203.00, Illinois Fiber Resource Group - 14,400.00, Illinois Public Safety Agency Network - 4,776.00, IML Risk Management Assoc. 204,779.48, IMRF - 83,232.36, Infratek Engineering Investigations LLC - 2,975.00, Interstate Power Systems - 12,784.74, J. Carlson Growers - 4,536.75, Kixmore LLC - 3,225.00, Lakeside International Trucks -16,058.63, Landmark Contractors - 17,741.75, Lauterbach & Amen, LLP - 8,150.00, Lincoln Rent-All - 4,160.54, Marco - 3,034.31, Melrose Pyrotechnics Inc - 20,000.00, Menards - 7,588.09, Mid-City Office - 4,307.64, Morton Salt, Inc - 58,058.28, Nelson Fire Protection 4,646.80, Nicor - 11,916.17, Northern Contracting - 5,002.88, Northern Illinois Training Advisory Board - 3,145.00, Northern Illinois University - 3,000.00, Northern University Center for Public Safety - 3,900.00, Onsite Innovations, Inc - 110,445.78, Pebsco-Payroll Processing - 25,560.92, PNC Bank - 1,435,393.98, Power DMS - 2,533.13, R. J. Daniel Fuel & Tire - 4,270.48, Retail Strategies, LLC - 25,000.00, Rock River Service CO. - 3,560.50, Rock Valley Fence - 3,200.00, Rockford Area Economic Development Council - 3,500.00, Teamsters Local 325 - 4,137.00, Thrift-Remsen Printers - 3,273.50, Transamerica Retirement Solutions - 16,661.10, TrimbleIT - 27,472.50, Uniform Den - 11,586.07, United Sanitation Services Inc. -2,675.00, Van’s Building Service - 16,940.00, Verizon Wireless - 7,705.89, Village of Cherry Valley Pension Fund - 1,237,454.92, West Side Tractor Sales - 8,236.91, Wex Bank - 40,551.51, Wheels by RT - 6,357.60, William Charles Co LLC - 6,014.41, WinGIS - 3,553.00, Winnebago County

Animal Services - 7,019.00, Winnebago County Dept Of IT - 2,727.56, Winnebago County Treasurer - 6,205.22, Disbursements less than (2,500.00) - 131,532.23. Balance on hand, April 30, 2017 - 5,641,040.80. WATER ACCOUNT INCOME: Balance on hand, May 1, 2016 - 3,409,483.56, Interest 10,293.65, Miscellaneous Income - 50,075.00, User Fees - 608,279.68, Hook Up Fees - 3,156.00, Service Initiation Fee - 2,361.04, Meter Maintenance - 113,687.50, Customer Charge - 187,681.20, Penalties - 13,357.45. Total - 4,398,375.08. DISBURSEMENTS: Blue Cross Blue Shield - 61,635.23, Civil Constructors Inc - 9,006.80, ComEd - 81,267.26, Hach Company 3,032.08, Hanson Professional Services, Inc. - 16,820.68, HD Supply Waterworks - 28,189.14, HJN Consulting - 3,412.50, Illinois National Bank - 3,822.10, Illinois Power Marketing (Homefield) - 14,217.93, IMRF - 46,774.09, JetCo, Ltd - 420,100.00, Lauterbach & Amen, LLp - 2,600.00, Layne Christensen Company - 60,956.00, Locis - 3,360.00, Lou Bachrodt - 22,619.70, McHenry Analytical Water Laboratory - 3,405.00, N-Trak Group - 269,798.30, Oliphant Lock & Safe - 13,143.95,PNC Bank - 223,724.25, Rondo Truck & Trailer - 9,980.13, Smith Ecological System, Inc. - 4,880.43, U. S. Postal Service - 6,747.02, Verizon Wireless - 5,135.27, Viking Chemical 24,718.99, Water Solutions - 17,556.88, WEX Bank - 8,168.11, 2012 Bond - 159,305.23, Disbursements less than (2,500.00) - 30,966.97. Balance on hand, April 30, 2016 - 2,843,031.04. PAYROLL ACCOUNT INCOME: Balance on hand May 1, 2016 - 129.85, General Account - 1,435,805.98, Water Account - 223,724.25. Total - 1,659,660.08. DISBURSEMENTS: Under 25,000.00 - G Anderson, S Appell, N Belt, H Church, J Claeyssen, G Freeman, J Fustin, K Gay, D Gray, R Hackworth, S Hollembeak, M Konkler, G Maitland, M Mund, B Neville, C O’Hearn, A Pearse, D Schroeder, K Trent, C Trollop, D Ward, R Watermolen; 25,000.00-49,999.99 - A Genkinger, S Haas, A Hawley, N Papworth, J Prada, J Personette, C Roskopp, J Rowoldt, N Sarver, K Trimble; 50,000.00-74,999.99 - J Grimes, K Melloch, A Nyman, R

Paul, M Rach, S Strasser, C Totten; 75,000.00-99,999.99 - C Freeman, R Fulton, T Hogshead, L Neville, B Muraski, J Pearse, P Seitz; Taxes - 128,584.92. Balance on hand, April 30, 2017 - 186.85. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT INCOME: Balance on hand, May 1, 2016 - 3,635,271.00, State Sales Tax - 1,799,918.60, Grants - 24,296.40, Interest - 13,192.17. Total - 5,472,678.17. DISBURSEMENTS: Alpha Controls & Service LLC. - 51,261.00, Altec Industries, Inc. - 171,776.00, Cardmember Service - 4,791.50, Cherry Valley Landscape Center Inc - 10,200.00, Civil Engineering Service - 180,136.88, Countryman, Inc - 3,960.00, Elite Building & Remolding - 31,357.84, First American Title - 41,093.48, J. Carlson Growers - 4,285.95, Landmark Contractors, Inc. - 804,478.40, Lonnie’s Carpet Connection - 4,448.00, Motorola Solution Inc - 52,504.56, NIR - National International Roofing Corp - 42,770.00, Rock Road Companies - 275,504.45, Rockford Township Highway Department 12,072.99, William Charles CO LLC - 55,098.58, Winnebago County Department of IT - 36,146.25, Winnebago County Treasurer/Collector - 133,232.33. Disbursements less than (2,500.00) - 11,720.17. Balance on hand, April 30, 2017 - 3,545,839.79. MOTOR FUEL TAX INCOME: Balance on hand, May 1, 2016 - 148,122.79, State of Illinois - 80,418.63, Interest - 237.41. Total - 228,778.83. DISBURSEMENTS: William Charles Co LLC - 108,318.63. Balance on hand, April 30, 2017 - 120,460.20. 2012 BOND INCOME: Balance on hand, May 1, 2016 - 80,039.86, Water Account -159,305.23, Interest - 354.91. Total - 239,700.00. DISBURSEMENTS: Amalgamated Bank - 239,700.00. Balance on hand, April 30, 2017 - 0.00. 8010R TRRT 9/6

ARDC #6323902 City of Rockford Department of Law 425 E. State Street Rockford, IL 61104 (779) 348-7395 7966R TRRT 9/6 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 business in said County and State under the name of RockFade Barber Lounge at the following post office addresses: 5411 E. State St., Rockford, IL 61108; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Phillip Rodriguez SIGNED: Phillip Rodriguez 8/16/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 16th day of August, A.D. 2017. Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Ashley Carter, DEPUTY 7975R TRRT 9/6 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 women’s clothing business online and in-person business in said County and State under the name of LuLaRoe Samantha Rhea at the following post office addresses: 1104 Nassau Parkway, Rockford, IL 61107; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Samantha Carrion SIGNED: Samantha Carrion 8/9/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 9th day of August, A.D. 2017. Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Thalia Gallardo, DEPUTY 7974R TRRT 9/6 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS SAPPHIRE PHILBEE, Petitioner, and LOUIS MUCH, Respondent. No. 17 F 660 PUBLICATION NOTICE NOTICE IS GIVEN YOU, Louis Much, Respondent, that this cause has been commenced against you in this Court asking for an Allocation of Parental Responsibility and Request for Further Relief.

the Third (3rd) Principal Meridian, bounded as follows, to-wit: Beginning at a point Eight (8) chains and Thirty-two (32) links West of the East line of said Quarter (1/4) Section and Five (5) chains and Eleven (11) links North of the South line of said Quarter (1/4) Section, said point of beginning being in the South line of the Plat of Kling and Kjellberg’s Subdivision of South Park Lot 1 (E.R.) as the same is recorded in the Recorder’s Office in Book 58 of Deeds, page 18; thence West along the South line of said Plat, One (1) chain and Seventy-five (75) links, more or less, to the East line of South Third Street as now laid out; thence South along the East line of said Street, One (1) chain and Thirty-seven and One Half (37 1/2) links; thence East, parallel with the South line of said Plat of Kling and Kjellberg’s Subdivision, One (1) chain and Seventy-five (75) links, more or less, to the West line of the premises conveyed by Charles Bunker and wife, to Isaac Heistand by Deed recorded in said Recorder’s Office in Book 48 of Deeds, page 250; thence North along said West line, One (1) chain and Thirty-seven and One Half (37 1/2) links to the place of beginning; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois. PIN: 11-26-180-003 Common Address: 712 South 3rd Street, Rockford, Illinois 61104 And for other relief; that Summons was duly issued out of the said Court against you as provided by law, and that the suit is now pending. NOW, THEREFORE, unless you, the said above-named Defendants, file or otherwise make your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Winnebago County Courthouse in the City of Rockford, Illinois, thirty (30) days from the date of August 30, 2017, a trial may be held and judgment entered against you for the relief asked for in the Complaint. Dated: August 24, 2017 BOARD OF EDUCATION, ROCKFORD SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 205, WINNEBAGO – BOONE COUNTIES, ILLINOIS By: HINSHAW & CULBERTSON LLP

and State of Illinois. PARCEL II: All that part of the following described premises lying Northerly of a line drawn parallel with and distant Three (3) chains and Seventy-three and One-half (73 1/2) links Northerly from the Southerly line of said premises to-wit: A part of the Northwest Quarter (1/4) of Section Twenty-six (26), Township Forty-four (44) North, Range One (1) East of the Third Principal Meridian, bounded as follows, to-wit: Commencing at a stake on the South line of said Quarter (1/4) Section, at Seven (7) chains and Fifty-six (56) links West from the Southeast corner thereof; thence North Two (2) chains and Seventy-five (75) links; thence West One (1) link; thence North Two (2) chains and Thirty-two (32) links; thence West Seventy-five (75) links; thence South Two (2) chains and Thirty-two (32) links; thence East One (1) link; thence South Two (2) chains and Seventy-five (75) links and thence East Seventy-five (75) links to the place of beginning, reserving the barn on the South line of the said premises; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois. PIN: 11-26-180-015 Common Address: 514 Catlin Street, Rockford, Illinois 61104 And for other relief; that Summons was duly issued out of the said Court against you as provided by law, and that the suit is now pending. NOW, THEREFORE, unless you, the said above-named Defendants, file or otherwise make your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Winnebago County Courthouse in the City of Rockford, Illinois, thirty (30) days from the date of August 30, 2017, a trial may be held and judgment entered against you for the relief asked for in the Complaint. Dated: August 24, 2017 BOARD OF EDUCATION, ROCKFORD SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 205, WINNEBAGO – BOONE COUNTIES, ILLINOIS By: HINSHAW & CULBERTSON LLP Yashekia T. Simpkins One of Its Attorneys Yashekia T. Simpkins ARDC 6307014 Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP

Unless you file your response or otherwise file your appearance in this cause, in the office of the Circuit Clerk, Winnebago County, 400 W. State St., Rockford, Illinois 61101, on or before September 25, 2017, a Judgment and other relief may be granted as prayed for in this Petition. Dated: 6/8/17 /s/ Sapphire Philbee 7971R TRRT 9/6 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 Etsy shop - vintage furniture business in said County and State under the name of Legend Lake Creations at the following post office addresses: 7553 Lucky Ln., Rockford, IL 61108; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Anne Hewitt-Drall; Dan Drall SIGNED: Anne Hewitt-Drall 8/22/17 SIGNED: Dan Drall 8/22/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 22nd day of August, A.D. 2017. Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Ashley Carter, DEPUTY 7972R TRRT 9/6 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. MICHAEL BRACKET and SPOUSE, if any, CITY OF ROCKFORD, and UNKNOWN OWNERS Defendants. Case No. 2017 ED 11 NOTICE TO UNKNOWN OWNERS FOR PUBLICATION The requisite Affidavit having been duly filed in my office, NOTICE is hereby given you, UNKNOWN OWNERS, Defendants in the above-entitled suit, that the said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, by the said Plaintiff, against you and other Defendants, praying for the condemnation of a certain portion of the property described as follows, to-wit: Part of the East Half (1/2) of the Northwest Quarter (1/4) of Section Twenty-six (26) in Township Forty-four (44) North, Range One (1) East of

Yashekia T. Simpkins One of Its Attorneys Yashekia T. Simpkins ARDC 6307014 Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP 100 Park Avenue P.O. Box 1389 Rockford, IL 61105-1389 Phone: 815-490-4900 Fax: 815-490-4901 ysimpkins@hinshawlaw.com 7990R TRRT 9/13 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. JODI O’HERN and SPOUSE, if any, and UNKNOWN OWNERS Defendants. Case No. 2017 ED 12 NOTICE TO UNKNOWN OWNERS FOR PUBLICATION The requisite Affidavit having been duly filed in my office, NOTICE is hereby given you, UNKNOWN OWNERS, Defendants in the above-entitled suit, that the said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, by the said Plaintiff, against you and other Defendants, praying for the condemnation of a certain portion of the property described as follows, to-wit: PARCEL I: All that part of the following described tract of land lying Southerly of a line drawn parallel with and distant Three (3) chains and Seventy-three and One-half links Northerly from the Southerly line of said premises, to-wit: Part of the Northwest Quarter (1/4) of Section 26, in Township Forty-four (44) North, Range One (1) East of the Third Principal Meridian, bounded as follows, to-wit: Beginning at a point in the South line of said Quarter (1/4) Section 7 chains and 56 links West of the Southeast corner thereof; thence North 2 chains and 75 links; thence West One link; thence North 2 chains and 32 links; thence West 75 links; thence South 2 chains and 32 links; thence East One link; thence South 2 chains and 75 links; thence East 75 links to the place of beginning, situated in the County of Winnebago

100 Park Avenue P.O. Box 1389 Rockford, IL 61105-1389 Phone: 815-490-4900 Fax: 815-490-4901 ysimpkins@hinshawlaw.com 7991R TRRT 9/13 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF CHRISTY C. PLAGER, Deceased. No. 2017-P-343 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of CHRISTY C. PLAGER. Letters of Office were issued on August 14, 2017 to TODD J. PLAGER, who is the legal representative of the Estate. The attorney for the estate is Gary L. Ecklund, 4023 Charles Street, Rockford, IL 61108. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before February 28, 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 Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975, as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred. Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk-Probate Division at the Winnebago County Courthouse, Rockford, IL 61101, or with the estate legal representative, or both. Copies of the claims filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office--Probate Division. must be mailed or delivered to the estate legal representative and to his/her attorney within ten days after it has been filed. DATED: August 24, 2017 /s/ Gary L. Ecklund Gary L. Ecklund Name: Gary L. Ecklund #0710822 Attorney for Estate 4023 Charles St. Rockford, IL 61108 (815) 229-5333 7993R TRRT 9/13

September 6, 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.JANE E. HINDE, et al Defendant 16CH 00744 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 17, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on October 5, 2017, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOTS THIRTY-ONE (31) AND THIRTY-TWO (32) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF R.D. SCOTT’S FOURTH SUBDIVISION PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 19, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 20 OF PLATS ON PAGE 43 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 1006 STRATFORD AVENUE, ROCKFORD, IL 61107 Property Index No. 12-19211-012, Property Index No. 12-19-211-013. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance 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 14-16-11159. 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. 14-16-11159 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 16 CH 00744 TJSC#: 37-8052 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. I3060753 P8003R TRRT 9/20 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 RESIDENTIAL ASSET MORTGAGE PRODUCTS, INC., MORTGAGE ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-RP1 Plaintiff, -v.CHERYL R. TUNISON, et al Defendant 17 CH 00203 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 17, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on October 16, 2017, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PART OF LOT ONE (1) IN BLOCK TWO (2) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF AUBURNDALE, E. H. MARSH’S SUBDIVISION PART OF THE SOUTH HALF (1/2) OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 14, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, WHICH PLAT IS RECORDED IN BOOK 3 OF PLAT, PAGE 21 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS, BOUNDED AS FOLLOWS, TO-WIT: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT; THENCE WEST ALONG THE NORTH

LINE OF SAID LOT ONE (1), ONE HUNDRED (100) FEET; THENCE SOUTH PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT, FORTY-SIX (46) FEET; THENCE EAST PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT, ONE HUNDRED (100) FEET TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT; THENCE NORTH ALONG SAID EAST LINE FORTY-SIX (46) FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 1722 HUFFMAN BLVD., ROCKFORD, IL 61103 Property Index No. 11-14183-011. 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 14-17-01929. 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. 14-17-01929 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 17 CH 00203 TJSC#: 37-4829 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. I3057716 P8004R TRRT 9/20 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS M&T BANK Plaintiff, -v.ANITA M. SEXTON, et al Defendant 16 CH 00657 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 30, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on October 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 EIGHTEEN (18) IN BLOCK FIVE (5) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF WOODRUFF’S SECOND ADDITION TO THE COUNTY OF ROCKFORD THE PLAT OF WHICH ADDITION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 58 OF DEEDS (PLATS) ON PAGE 212 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS, EXCEPTING THEREFROM THE SOUTHERLY SIXTY-NINE (69) FEET THEREOF, THE NORTH LINE OF SAID EXCEPTED TRACT BEING PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO, AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. LOT SEVENTEEN IN BLOCK FIVE WOODRUFF’S SECOND ADDITION TO THE CITY OF ROCKFORD EAST OF THE ROCK RIVER AGREEABLE TO THE PLAT OF SAID ADDITION OP RECORD IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE IN BOOK 58 OF DEEDS, PAGE 212, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO-WIT: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT; THENCE WEST ON THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT TO A POINT SEVEN FEET FROM THE SAID NORTHEAST CORNER; THENCE SOUTH SEVENTY NINE FEET ON A LINE PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT TO POINT; THENCE EAST SEVEN FEET ON A LINE PARALLEL TO THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT TO A POINT ON THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT; THENCE NORTH ALONG TO THE EAST LINE SEVENTY-NINE FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO, AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 821 11TH STREET, ROCKFORD, IL 61104 Property Index No. 11-25-

302-021. The real estate is improved with a multi-family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-16-09941. 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. 14-16-09941 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 16 CH 00657 TJSC#: 37-7870 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. I3060624 P8005R TRRT 9/20 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO, STATE OF ILLINOIS PENTAGON FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, Plaintiff(s), vs. UNKNOWN HEIRS OF ROMILIO T. NOVOA, CHRISTOPHER M. NOVOA, ANNA M. NOVOA, ROMI L. NOVOA, MONICA L. SCHWANDT A/K/A MONICA L. NOVOA, SHERRY ZACK AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE, UNKNOWN TENANTS, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendant(s). 17 CH 433 PUBLICATION NOTICE The requisite Affidavit for Publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you: UNKNOWN HEIRS OF ROMILIO T. NOVOA, ANNA M. NOVOA, NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, UNKNOWN TENANTS and UNKNOWN OWNERS, Defendants in the above entitled suit, that said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Chancery Division, by the said Plaintiff, against you and other Defendants, praying for foreclosure of a certain Real Estate Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: LOT 1 AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF FOX HILLS SUBDIVISION, IN PART OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 5, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, RECORDED IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN BOOK 35 OF PLATS ON PAGE 235; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Tax Number: 11-05-153-004 commonly known as 4023 FOXHILLS DR ROCKFORD IL 61101; and which said Real Estate Mortgage was made by ROMILIO T. NOVOA, and recorded in the Office of the Winnebago County Recorder as Document Number 20101025250 and re-recorded as Document No. 20171015964; 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 named Defendant, file your answer to the Complaint in the said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the office of the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, located at 400 WEST STATE STREET, ROCKFORD, IL 61101, on or before the October 6, 2017, default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said Complaint. Attorney No. 3635

LAW OFFICES OF IRA T. NEVEL, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff Ira T. Nevel Timothy R. Yueill Greg Elsnic Richard Drezek Aaron Nevel 175 North Franklin St. Suite 201 Chicago, Illinois 60606 (312) 357-1125 Pleadings@nevellaw.com KP # 17-01405 I3060462 P8006R TRRT 9/20 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Plaintiff, -v.ANA GONZALEZ A/K/A ANA L GONZALEZ, et al Defendant 16 CH 928 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on July 14, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on October 17, 2017, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PART OF LOT FOURTEEN (14) IN BLOCK FOUR (4) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF COLEMAN & GARRISON’S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF ROCKFORD, THE PLAT OF WHICH IS RECORDED IN BOOK 37 OF DEEDS ON PAGE 27 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; AND PART OF BLOCK FOUR (4) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF CLARK’S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF ROCKFORD THE PLAT OF WHICH IS RECORDED IN BOOK 42 OF DEEDS ON PAGE 45 IN SAID RECORDER’S OFFICE; ALL BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS TO WIT: COMMENCING AT A POINT ON THE WESTERLY LINE OF COURT STREET IN THE CITY OF ROCKFORD, ONE (1) CHAIN NORTHERLY FROM THE SOUTHEASTERLY CORNER OF LOT THIRTEEN (13) IN BLOCK FOUR (4) OF COLEMAN AND GARRISON’S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF ROCKFORD; THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG THE WESTERLY LINE OF COURT STREET, FORTY (40) FEET; THENCE WESTERLY, PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID LOT THIRTEEN (13), TWO (2) CHAINS AND THIRTY-SIX AND ONE-HALF (36 1/2) LINKS TO THE EASTERLY LINE OF THE ALLEY IN SAID BLOCK FOUR (4); THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG THE EASTERLY LINE OF SAID ALLEY, FORTY (40) FEET TO THE NORTHWESTERLY CORNER OF SAID LOT THIRTEEN (13); THENCE EASTERLY ALONG THE NORTHERLY LINE OF SAID LOT THIRTEEN (13) AND SAID LINE PRODUCED, TWO (2) CHAINS AND THIRTY-SIX AND ONEHALF (36 1/2) LINKS TO THE PLACE OF COMMENCEMENT; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 1132 NORTH COURT STREET, ROCK-

FORD, IL 61103 Property Index No. 11-14452-025. 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 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 259958. 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. 259958 Case Number: 16 CH 928 TJSC#: 37-7030 I3059625 P8007R TRRT 9/20

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n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.DONALD A. ANDERSON, et al Defendant 16 CH 00079 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on July 5, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on October 10, 2017, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT FOUR (4) IN BLOCK THREE (3) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF SAUBERS GARDENS ADDITION, A SUBDIVISION OF A PART OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SOUTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 11, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 14 OF PLATS, ON PAGE 245 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 2218 VAN WIE AVENUE, ROCKFORD, IL 61103 Property Index No. 11-11-358004(191C291). The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN

IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-15-19236. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc. com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-15-19236 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 16 CH 00079 TJSC#: 37-6358 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. I3057511 P7982R TRRT 9/13 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.; Plaintiff, vs. PATRICK DAIGLE; WESTLAKE VILLAGE MASTER HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC.; Defendants, 17 CH 423 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, October 5, 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 forty-six (46) as designated upon Plat No. 1 in Westlake Village, being a subdivision of part of section 25 and 36 in Township 27 North, Range 10 East of the Fourth Principal Meridian, and part of section 31 in Township 27 North, Range 11 East of the Fourth Principal Meridian, the plat of which is recorded in Book 41 of Plats on page 2A, 2B, 3A, and 3B in the recorder’s office of Winnebago County, Illinois; situated in the County of Winnebago and the State of Illinois. Commonly known as 4241 Westlake Village Drive, Winnebago, IL 61088. P.I.N. 09-25-253-001. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee

shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611. 17-017312 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3059708 P7983R TRRT 9/13 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.ABEL G. GONZALEZ, et al Defendant 16 CH 948 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 5, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on October 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 TWENTY-FIVE (25) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF COUNTRY CLUB TERRACE, PART OF THE WEST HALF (1/2) OF THE WEST HALF (1/2) OF SECTION 12, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH IS RECORDED IN BOOK 22 OF PLAT RECORDS, ON PAGE 127 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE IN WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 2608 COUNTRY CLUB TERRACE, ROCKFORD, IL 61103 Property Index No. 11-12301-020. The real estate is improved with a two-story; barn style home with vinyl green siding and no garage or fence. 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 253223. 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. 253223 Case Number: 16 CH 948 TJSC#: 37-7588 I3059874 P7984R TRRT 9/13 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS FIRST STATE BANK Plaintiff, -v.OLD SECOND NATIONAL BANK AS INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATOR, et al Defendant 17CH 00064 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 19, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on October 10, 2017, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 72 AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF CHAS A. LIGHT’S RIVER VIEW SUBDIVISION, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF A PART OF THE WEST 1/2 OF SECTION 1, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RG 1 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS

RECORDED IN BOOK 20 OF PLATS ON PAGE 14 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 3714 TRILLING AVENUE, ROCKFORD, IL 61103 Property Index No. 11-01-303012-0000 (181C065). 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 14-16-14333. 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. 14-16-14333

Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 17 CH 00064 TJSC#: 37-3940 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. I722245 P7985R TRRT 9/13 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO FIRST NATIONAL BANK & TRUST COMPANY, Plaintiff, vs. SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF JOSEPH B. TROIA; MARIE TROIA, THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW OR LEGATEES OF JOSEPH B. TROIA, DECEASED; CLAIMANTS AGAINST THE ESTATE OF JOSEPH B. TROIA, DECEASED, BY NAME IF KNOWN OR ASCERTAINABLE, OTHERWISE UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants. Case No. 2017 CH 659 PUBLICATION NOTICE The requisite Affidavits for Publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you, UNKNOWN OWNERS, NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW OR LEGATEES OF JOSEPH B. TROIA, DECEASED, and UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS AGAINST THE ESTATE OF JOSEPH B. TROIA, DECEASED, Defendants in the above-entitled cause, that the above-entitled Mortgage Foreclosure action was filed on August 21, 2017, and is now pending. COUNT I 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: The Heirs at Law or Legatees of Joseph B. Troia, deceased. 4. A legal description of the real estate sufficient to identify it with reasonable certainty is as follows: Lot Fifty-three (53) as designated upon Plat #2 of Sagewood, being a Subdivision of part of the Southwest Quarter (1/4) of Section 3 and part of the Northwest Quarter (1/4) 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 38 of Plats on Page 43A in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois. PIN: 08-10-102-008 5. A common address or description of the location of the real estate is as follows: 9415 Sagewood Drive, Roscoe, Illinois 61073 6. An identification of the Mortgage sought to be foreclosed is as follows: a. Name of Mortgagor: Joseph B. Troia b. Name of Mortgagee: First National Bank & Trust Company c. Date of Mortgage: December 26, 2007 d. Date of Recording: January 15, 2008 e. County Where Recorded: Winnebago County, Illinois f. Recording Document Identification: 200800802044 COUNT II 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: The Heirs at Law or Legatees of Joseph B. Troia, deceased. 4. A legal description of the real estate sufficient to identify it with reasonable certainty is as follows: Lot Fifty-three (53) as designated upon Plat #2 of Sagewood, being a Subdivision of part of the Southwest Quarter (1/4) of Section 3 and part of the Northwest Quarter (1/4) 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 38 of Plats on Page 43A in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois. PIN: 08-10-102-008 5. A common address or description of the location of the real estate is as follows: 9415 Sagewood Drive, Roscoe, Illinois 61073 6. An identification of the Mortgage sought to be foreclosed is as follows: a. Name of Mortgagor: Joseph B. Troia b. Name of Mortgagee: First National Bank & Trust Company c. Date of Mortgage: December 26, 2007 d. Date of Recording: January 22, 2008 e. County Where Recorded: Winnebago County, Illinois f. Recording Document Identification: 200800802915 NOW THEREFORE, unless you, UNKNOWN OWNERS, NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW OR LEGATEES OF JOSEPH B. TROIA, DECEASED, and UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS AGAINST THE ESTATE OF JOSEPH B. TROIA, DECEASED, Defendants, file your Answer to the Complaint for Foreclosure in this cause or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the offices of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, 400 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61101, on or before September 29, 2017 (which is the 30th day after the first publication of this notice), default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a Judgment for Foreclosure may be entered in accordance with the prayer of said Complaint. RENO & ZAHM LLP BY: /s/ Michael G. Schultz Michael G. Schultz, Attorney for Plaintiff, First National Bank & Trust Company RENO & ZAHM LLP Jamie S. Cassel (#06200979) Michael G. Schultz (#06297569) 2902 McFarland Road, Suite 400 Rockford, IL 61107 (815) 987-4050 jsc@renozahm.com mgs@renozahm.com 7988R TRRT 9/13 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: ANTONIO J. PAIVA, Deceased. Case No. 2017 P 346 Date Will Filed: 11/29/16 CLAIMS NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of ANTONIO J. PAIVA. Letters of Office were issued on August 7, 2017, to ANNE M. LAPIERRE-PAIVA, whose address is 2902 McFarland Rd, Ste 400, Rockford, IL 61107, as Independent Executor of the estate. The attorney of record for the estate is Anthony R. Phelps of Reno & Zahm LLP, 2902 McFarland Road, Suite 400, Rockford, IL 61107. Claims may be filed on or before March 2, 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 any known creditor required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act of 1975 as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated shall be barred. Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk-Probate Division at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 W. State St., Rockford, Illinois 61101, or with the Independent Executor, or both. Copies of any claim filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office - Probate Division must be mailed or delivered to the Independent Executor and to the attorney for the estate within ten days after it has been filed. The estate will be administered without court supervision, unless under Section 28-4 of the Probate Act of 1975 (755 ILCS 5/28-4) any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the Clerk of the Court. Dated August 22, 2017 ANNE M. LAPIERRE-PAIVA, Independent Executor By RENO & ZAHM LLP By: /s/ Anthony R. Phelps Attorney for the Independent Executor Anthony R. Phelps (#06297415) RENO & ZAHM LLP 2902 McFarland Road, Suite 400 Rockford, IL 61107 (815) 987-4050 arp@renozahm.com 7989R TRRT 9/13 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 I Clean business in said County and State under the name of Harriet’s Cleaning Service at the following post office addresses: 6261 Balboa St., Rockford, IL 61109; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Harriet Paniuski, 779-207-5831 SIGNED: Harriet Paniuski 8/8/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 8th day of August, A.D. 2017. Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Amy Reininger, DEPUTY 7997R TRRT 9/13 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 Moving and Hauling business in said County and State under the name of Strength and Style Moving and Hauling at the following post office addresses: 73 N. Park Rd., Machesney Park, IL 61115; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Kenny Jasker, 815-601-4960 SIGNED: Kenny Jasker 8/23/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 23rd day of August, A.D. 2017. Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Thalia Gallardo, DEPUTY 7998R TRRT 9/13

September 6, 2017 The Rock River Times. n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC Plaintiff, -v.DAVID A. ALSUP, et al Defendant 17CH 00208 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 10, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on October 10, 2017, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 218 AS DESIGNATED UPON THE FINAL PLAT OF PLAT NUMBER 2 OF WESTLAKE VILLAGE, BEING A PART OF LOT 94 OF PLAT NUMBER 1 OF WESTLAKE VILLAGE AS RECORDED IN BOOK 41 OF PLATS ON PAGES 2A, 2B, 3A AND 3B AND PART OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF SECTION 25, TOWNSHIP 27 NORTH RANGE 10 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 43 OF PLATS ON PAGE 63 AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 01-2707 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS, SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 12846 SPRINGHILL DRIVE, WINNEBAGO, IL 61088 Property Index No. 09-25-452015 (457 228). 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 14-17-02566. 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. 14-17-02566 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 17 CH 00208 TJSC#: 37-8051 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. I3060750 P8008R TRRT 9/20 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS Dubuque Bank and Trust PLAINTIFF Vs. Cathy Cacciatore; JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA; Village of Machesney Park; Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Gina M. Valenti; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants; Timothy A. Miller, as Special Representative for Gina M. Valenti a/k/a Gina Valenti (Deceased) DEFENDANTS 2017-CH-0000635 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Gina M. Valenti 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: 7607 Elm Ave Machesney Park, IL 61115 and which said Mortgage was made by: Gina M. Valenti a/k/a Gina Valenti executed the mortgage, however this individual is deceased and is not named as a defendant in this lawsuit the Mortgagor(s), to Riverside Community Bank, as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Winnebago County, Illinois, as Document No. 0424205; 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 October 6, 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. 14-17-11244 NOTE: This law firm is a debt collector. I3060761 P8009R TRRT 9/20 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS GERMAN-AMERICAN STATE BANK, Plaintiff, vs. David Williams, deceased, Timothy Miller, Special Representative, Susan Cooling, David Cooling, Sarah Cooling-Hafferty, Laura Cooling-Braasch, Don Syverson, Ann Williams, Marie Polkowski, Christina Engelbrecht, Mike Staff, Steve Lee, Ryan Goedert, LaDonna Goedert, Unknown Heirs of David G. Williams, City of Rockford, Illinois Department of Revenue, Unknown Owners, Unknown Tenants, and Nonrecord Claimants, Defendant. NO. 17-CH-488 PUBLIC NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Public notice is hereby given that in pursuance of the decree entered in this Court in the above-entitled cause on the 25th day of August, 2017, I, Gary Caruana, Sheriff of Winnebago County, or such other deputy as may be sitting in his stead, shall sell at public venue to the highest and best bidder, the following described lands and premises described in said decree, or so much thereof as may be necessary to realize the amount due to satisfy said decree, upon the following terms and conditions: A. The name, address, and telephone of the person to contact for information regarding the real estate is: Jeffrey Sterling, German-American State Bank, P.O. Box 360, Pecatonica, IL 61063, (815) 239-1700 B. The common address of said property is: 2849 City View Drive, Rockford, IL 61103 C. The legal description of the property is: Part of Lot 19 as designated upon the Replat of Lots 2, 3, 4, 5 and 7, Plat No. 1 and Lot 12, Plat No. 2, Arlington Arms Subdivision, the Plat of which is recorded as Document No. 1468911 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois, bounded and described as follows, to-wit: Beginning at the Northwest corner of said Lot 19, thence East, along the North line of said Lot 19, a distance of 107.50 feet; thence South, parallel with

the West line of said Lot 19, a distance of 267.00 feet to the South line of said Lot 19; thence West along the South line of said Lot 19, a distance of 4.00 feet to the Southeast corner of Lot 17 as designated upon said Replat of Arlington Arms Subdivision as aforesaid; thence North along the East line of said Lot 17, a distance of 160.00 feet to the Northeast corner of said Lot 17; thence West, along the North line of said Lot 17, a distance of 103.50 feet to the Northwest corner of said Lot 17; thence North, along the West line of said Lot 19, a distance of 107.00 feet to the point of beginning. SUBJECT TO an Easement for ingress and egress over and across the Easterly 12.00 feet of the Northerly 107.00 feet of the above described Tract. TOGETHER WITH an Easement for ingress and egress over and across the following described tract: Beginning at a point in the North line of said Lot 19, a distance of 107.50 feet East from the Northwest corner of said Lot 19, thence East along the North line of said Lot 19, a distance of 12.00 feet; thence South, parallel with the West line of said Lot 19, a distance of 107.00 feet; thence West, parallel with the North line of said Lot 19, a distance of 12.00 feet; thence North, parallel with the West line of said Lot 19, a distance of 107.00 feet to the point of beginning. All situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois. D. A description of the improvements on the real estate is: 7-unit apartment. E. The time and place of sale are: October 17, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at the Winnebago County Public Safety Building, 650 W. State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61102. F. The terms of the sale are: 100% cash or certified funds at time of sale. Plaintiff assumes no responsibility for title expenses or closing costs. G. Title will be conveyed subject to all general real estate taxes which are a lien upon the real estate, and subject to special assessments, if any, and easements and restrictions of record. H. If the sale is set aside for any purpose, the purchaser at the time of sale shall be entitled only to a return on the deposit paid. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the mortgagor, the mortgagee or the mortgagee’s attorney. Dated at Rockford, Illinois, this 28th day of August, 2017. Gary Caruana, Sheriff of Winnebago County, Illinois This Notice prepared by: Stephen S. Schmelzle Attorney for Plaintiff 208 W. Stephenson Street, Suite 201 Freeport, IL 61032 (815) 235-1188 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. 8011R TRRT 9/20 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS, CIRCUIT COURT WINNEBAGO COUNTY PUBLICATION NOTICE OF COURT DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE (ADULT) Request of: Kory Christopher Hickey Case Number 17 MR 780 There will be a court date on my Request to change my name from: Kory Christopher Hickey to the new name of: Kory

Christopher Tedder. The court date will be held: on October 26, 2017 at 10:00 a.m., at 400 W. State St., Rockford, IL, Winnebago County, in Courtroom # 426. /s/ Kory Hickey Kory Christopher Hickey 8012R TRRT 9/20 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS, CIRCUIT COURT WINNEBAGO COUNTY PUBLICATION NOTICE OF COURT DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE (ADULT) Request of: AMANDA MARIE VAZQUEZ Case No: 2017-MR-0000779 There will be a court date on my Request to change my name from: AMANDA MARIE VAZQUEZ to the new name of: AMANDA MARIE COLIZ. The court date will be held: on October 25, 2017 at 10:00 a.m., at 400 W. State St., Rockford, IL, Winnebago County, in Courtroom # 412. AMANDA MARIE VAZQUEZ Current Name 8013R TRRT 9/20 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO PROBATE DIVISION IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: NANCY L. SATA, Deceased. Case No. 2017 P 369 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of Nancy L. Sata. Letters of Office were issued on August 28, 2017 to Michael S. Boyt, 2722 Coleman Avenue, Rockford, Illinois 61101, who is the legal executor of the estate. The attorney for the estate is Nancy Grimme Schilling, Schilling Law, LLC, 973 Featherstone Road, Suite 350, Rockford, Illinois 61107. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before March 14, 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 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, 61101, or with the estate legal representative, or both. Copies of claims filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office – Probate Division, must be mailed or delivered to the estate legal representative and to his/her attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed. Dated: August 28, 2017. Michael S. Boyt, Executor, By: Schilling Law, LLC By: Nancy Grimme Schilling Schilling Law, LLC By: Nancy Grimme Schilling 973 Featherstone Road, Suite 350 Rockford, IL 61107 (815) 977-5000 (telephone) 8014R TRRT 9/20 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION FOR THE ADOPTION OF: VIOLET LYRIC VERONI-GRIJALVA, a minor, female child No. 2017 AD 100 ADOPTION PUBLICATION NOTICE TO: ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN Take notice that a petition was filed in the Circuit Court of

Winnebago County, Rockford, Illinois, for the adoption of a child named Violet Lyric Veroni-Grijalva. Now, therefore, unless you, and all whom it may concern, file your answer to the Petition in said action, or otherwise file your appearance therein, in the said Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Room 459, in the City of Rockford, Illinois, on or before the 13th day of October 2017, a default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a judgment order entered in accordance with the prayer of said Petition. Dated August 31, 2017, Rockford, Illinois Thomas A. Klein, Circuit Clerk Prepared by: Attorney for Petitioner Bradley R. Tengler, #6301019 Law Office of Bradley R. Tengler, P.C. 728 North Court Street Rockford, IL 61103 Phone: (815) 997-5200 Fax: (815) 997-5129 brad@tenglerlaw.com 8015R TRRT 9/20 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: ROY C. CLARK, Deceased. CASE NO. 2017 P 333 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of ROY C. CLARK on April 28, 2017. Letters of Office were issued on Aug. 21, 2017 to TOM CLARK 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 March 8, 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 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: 8/30/17 TOM CLARK, EXECUTOR ANTHONY A. SAVAIANO #87 Attorney for Estate 535 Loves Park Drive Loves Park, IL 61111 815/654-3060 8016R TRRT 9/20 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LORRAINE H. WALLSCHLAEGER, Deceased. No. 2017 P 305 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of LORRAINE H. WALLSCHLAEGER. Letters of Office were issued on August 4, 2017 to ERICA AINLEY, who is the legal representative of the Estate. The attorney for the estate is Gary L. Ecklund, 4023 Charles Street, Rockford, IL 61108. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before March 6, 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 Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975, as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred. Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk-Probate Division at the Winnebago County Courthouse, Rockford, IL 61101, or with the estate legal representative, or both. Copies of the claims filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office--Probate Division, must be mailed or delivered to the estate legal representative and to her attorney within ten days after it has been filed. DATED: August 24, 2017 /s/ Gary L. Ecklund Gary L. Ecklund Name: Gary L. Ecklund Attorney for Estate Address: 4023 Charles Street City: Rockford, IL 61108 Telephone: 815-229-5333 8017R TRRT 9/20 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO ADOPTION NOTICE IN THE MATTER of the Petition for Adoption of CAMILLE FAYE SORG, a female child. Adoption Petition No. 2017-AD-161 TO: JEREMY RON SORG: TAKE NOTICE that a Petition was filed in the Circuit Court of the 17th Judicial Circuit, Winnebago County, Illinois, for the adoption of a child named CAMILLE FAYE SORG, a female child. Now, therefore, unless you, JEREMY RON SORG, file your answer to the Petition in the action or otherwise file your appearance therein, in the said Circuit Court of the 17th Judicial Circuit, Winnebago County, in Room 108, in the City of Rockford, Illinois, on or before the 6th day of October, 2017, a default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said Petition. DATED at Rockford, Illinois, this 30th day of August, 2017 Thomas A. Klein CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT By: CW Deputy Prepared by: ZUBA & ASSOCIATES, P.C. James T. Zuba (ARDC #6193442) 6067 Strathmoor Drive Rockford, Illinois 61107 Phone: (815) 397-7000 Email: jtzjd@zubalawfirm.com 8018R TRRT 9/20 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: RUTH E. KOLAR, Deceased. CASE NO. 2017 P 344 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of RUTH E. KOLAR on June 24, 2017. Letters of Office were issued on August 28, 2017 to SHELLEY GALE 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 March 8, 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 Winneba-

go 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: 08/31/17 SHELLEY GALE, EXECUTOR ANTHONY A. SAVAIANO #87 Attorney for Estate 535 Loves Park Drive Loves Park, IL 61111 815/654-3060 8019R TRRT 9/20 n n n Notice of Public Sale of Personal Property Notice is hereby given that pursuant to section 4 of the Self Service Storage facility act, in the state of Illinois. The undersigned will sell at public sale by competitive bidding on September 22nd 2017 at 3:00 P.M. on the premise where said property has been stored and which is located at 3000 Charles Street Rockford Illinois 61108. The personal property described below: 907 – Katy Hearne; 119 – Starr Whitten; 451 – Irving Vance; 439 – Anthony Jackson; 423 – Aspen Construction; 117 – Annette Peavy; 914 – William Allen; 523 – Harry Hendrickson; 424 – Aspen Construction; 404 – Kimberly Gazouski; 141 – Nathanial Myers; 813 – Barbara Brown; 230 – Alexis McCarthy; 971 – Aspen Construction. Units are auctioned by lot. Purchases must be with cash and paid for unit at the time of sale. All goods must be removed within 24 hours of purchase. Sale is subject to adjournment. 8020R TRRT 9/13 n n n SUPPLEMENTARY CERTIFICATE OF OWNERSHIP OF BUSINESS WITHDRAWAL OF NAME(S) STATE OF ILLINOIS COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO ss. Certificate No. 032874 On the 4th day of January, A.D. 2016, the original certificate of ownership was filed in the office of County Clerk, in the County of Winnebago, Illinois for: ACG Builders at the following address(es): 13925 Cassidy Dr., Rockton, IL 61072. On the 31st day of August, A.D. 2017, the following person or persons ceased doing business under the above assumed name and have no further connection with or financial interest in the business carried on under such assumed name: Colin Gillette. SIGNED: Colin Gillette 8/31/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed) to before me, this 31st day of August A.D. 2017. Pamela Johnson, Deputy Clerk 8022R TRRT 9/6 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 Handyman business in said County and State under the name of Mr. G’s Handyman at the following post office addresses: 3815 N. Mulford Rd., Rockford, IL 61114; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Frank Gambino SIGNED: Frank Gambino 8/30/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 30th day of August, A.D. 2017. Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Thalia Gallardo, DEPUTY 8023R TRRT 9/20

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n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS DITECH FINANCIAL LLC; Plaintiff, vs. GLORIA J. HAYES; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; GLORIA J. HAYES, AS TRUSTEE UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF A LAND TRUST AGREEMENT DATED OCTOBER 22, 2013 AND KNOWN AS HAYES LAND TRUST NO. 2013; WILLIE JACK; QUEEN ESTER JACK; DELORES HAYES AKA DELORES JACK; Defendants, 16 CH 920 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, September 28, 2017 at the hour of 1:00 p.m. at Intercounty’s Winnebago County office, 7210 East State Street, Suite 102, Rockford, Illinois 61108, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: The East Twenty-seven and One-half (27 1/2) feet of Lot Ninety-three (93) and the West Forty-five (45) feet of Lot Ninety-four (94) as designated upon the Plat of Garden Acres, a Subdivision of part of the NW 1/4 of Section 34 and NE 1/4 of Section 33, Township 44 N., R. 1 E. of the 3rd P.M., the Plat of which is recorded in Book 22 of Plats on page 33 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois, the East and West lines of said tract being parallel with the East line of said Lot Ninety-three (93); situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois. Commonly known as 1215 Ogilby Road, Rockford, IL 61102. P.I.N. 11-34-104-010. 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. 16-028547 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3059078 P7954R TRRT 9/6 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN THE MATTER OF: AMELIA ANNE LESLIE-TUTTLE Case No. 2017-MR-640 PUBLICATION NOTICE OF COURT DATE TAKE NOTICE that a court date on the Petition to change the name of Amelia Anne Leslie-Tuttle to the new name of Amelia Anne Tuttle is set for September 20, 2017 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 426 at the Winnebago County Courthouse located at 400 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois. AMELIA ANNE LESLIE-TUTTLE

By Bryan Selander, as her attorney Bryan Selander ARDC# 6186998 Attorney at Law P.O. Box 1835 Rockford, IL 61110 (815) 977-3506 7970R TRRT 9/6 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Plaintiff, -v.VICTORIA A. JURY, et al Defendant 16 CH 00115 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 28, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on October 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: UNIT 9 IN NEWBURG GREEN CONDOMINIUMS AS DELINEATED ON A SURVEY OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE: PART OF LOTS ONE (1) AND TWO (2) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF NEWBURG GREEN, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE EAST HALF (1/2) OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 33, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 45 OF PLATS ON PAGE 124 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS, WHICH SURVEY IS ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT ‘’B’’ TO THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM RECORDED AS DOCUMENT NO. 0642750 TOGETHER WITH AN UNDIVIDED PERCENTAGE INTEREST IN THE COMMON ELEMENTS, AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 1624 MEADOWLARK LANE UNIT #9, ROCKFORD, IL 61108 Property Index No. 12-33228-014. The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance 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 14-16-01385. 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. 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. I726580 P7956R TRRT 9/6 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 pictures through an app sent to inmates business in said County and State under the name of Sync 2 Lync at the following post office addresses: 4203 Old Golf Rd., Loves Park, IL 61111; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Pamela Wilson SIGNED: Pamela Wilson 8/17/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 17th day of August, A.D. 2017. Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Ashley Carter, DEPUTY 7973R TRRT 9/6 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC Plaintiff, -v.STEPHANIE WICK, et al Defendant 16CH 917 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 16, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on October 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 5 AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF SCHALCK’S SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER 1/4 OF SECTION 2, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 26 OF PLATS ON PAGE 123 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 3416 SCHALCK DRIVE, ROCKFORD, IL 61103 Property Index No. 11-02355-017. 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 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 258301.

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. 258301 Case Number: 16 CH 917 TJSC#: 37-6565 I726830 P7957R TRRT 9/6 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.NELSON E. SILVA, et al Defendant 17CH 00020 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 28, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on October 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 ONE HUNDRED SIXTEEN (116) AS DESIGNATED UPON PLAT NO. 2 OF LINDEN POINTE, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 7 AND PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 8, ALL IN TOWNSHIP 43 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 43 OF PLATS ON PAGE 122 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 4002 LINDEN ROAD, ROCKFORD, IL 61109Property Index No. 16-07278-011. 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. Prospec-

tive 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 14-16-16549. 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. 14-16-16549 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 17 CH 00020 TJSC#: 37-6179 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. I726802 P7958R TRRT 9/6 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS DITECH FINANCIAL LLC; Plaintiff, vs. JOCELYN GRACEFFA; ANTRAWN NEWBLE; CAVALRY PORTFOLIO SERVICES, LLC; Defendants, 16 CH 882 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, September 28, 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 Nineteen (19) as designated upon Plat No. 2 of Monarch Acres, being a Subdivision of the Southeast Quarter (1/4) of the Southeast Quarter (1/4) of Section 12, Township 43

North, Range 1 East of the Third Principal Meridian, the plat of which is recorded in Book 31 on Page 74 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois. Commonly known as 4898 Radnor Drive, Rockford, IL 61109. P.I.N. 15-12-478-003. 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. 16-028071 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3059077 P7959R TRRT 9/6 n n n NOTICE BY PUBLICATION LAURA LINDQUIST, Petitioner, vs. AMETHYST ANN MCCRACKEN, 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 143 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Take notice that on the 4th day of August, 2017, a Petition for Adoption was filed in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Illinois, 17th Judicial Circuit, and that on the second floor of the Winnebago County Juvenile Justice Center, on the 20th day of September, 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 17th day of August, 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 7967R TRRT 9/6 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: KRISTINA M. SYLLA, Plaintiff, And MAMOUDOU SYLLA, Defendant. Case No. 17 D 585 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to Defendant MAMOUDOU SYLLA that Plaintiff KRISTINA M. SYLLA has caused to be filed a PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE and other relief in the above-captioned cause of action. You are further notified that if you fail to file an answer or otherwise appear on or before September 25 2017, a judgment by default may be entered against you at any time thereafter for the relief requested

in the petition. /s/ Kristina M. Sylla, Plaintiff 7968R TRRT 9/6 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO NOTICE OF ADOPTION BY PUBLICATION IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION FOR THE ADOPTION OF: ISABELLA HOPE RICHARDSON, a minor, MIA ELIZABETH RICHARDSON, a minor, Richard Wooten and All Whom It May Concern ADOPTION NO: 17 AD 145 TO: Richard Wooten and All Whom It May Concern TAKE NOTICE that a Petition was filed in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Rockford, Illinois, for the adoption of the children named ISABELLA HOPE RICHARDSON, and MIA ELIZABETH RICHARDSON; NOW THEREFORE unless you, Richard Wooten and All Whom It May Concern, file your answer to the Petition in said suit, or otherwise file your appearance therein, in the said Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Room 108 in the City of Rockford, Illinois, on or before the 29th day of September, 2017, a default may be entered against you at any time following that day, and a judgment order entered in accordance with the prayer of said Petition. Dated: August 21, 2017, Rockford, Illinois. THOMAS A. KLEIN, Clerk of the Circuit Court BRIAN K. LARKIN One Court Place - Suite 301 Rockford, IL 61101 815/964-4601 Attorney for Petitioners 7969R TRRT 9/6 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 Home Improvement Property Management business in said County and State under the name of A & M Property Management & Home Improvement at the following post office addresses: 2716 Edelweiss Rd., Rockford, IL 61109; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Anthony Sowell; Marlo Sowell SIGNED: Anthony Sowell 8/23/17 SIGNED: Marlo Sowell 8/23/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 23rd day of August, A.D. 2017. Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Ashley Carter, DEPUTY 7999R TRRT 9/13 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a photography of real estate business in said County and State under the name of Real Estate Cinema [REC] at the following post office addresses: 5747 Gray Eagle Rd., Roscoe, IL 61073; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Jonathan Recknagel SIGNED: Jonathan Recknagel 8/17/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 17th day of August, A.D. 2017. Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Amy Reininger, DEPUTY 7976R TRRT 9/6

September 6, 2017 The Rock River Times. n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a Cleaning business in said County and State under the name of Cleansing Soil at the following post office addresses: 3912 Louisiana Rd., #6, Rockford, IL 61108; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Frederick S. Lewis, 708-551-5770 SIGNED: Frederick S. Lewis 8/28/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 28th day of August, A.D. 2017. Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Ashley Carter, DEPUTY 8000R TRRT 9/13 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, staining, spraying, pressure wash, wallpapering, and drywall business in said County and State under the name of Gelafio Painting at the following post office addresses: 4932 Markell Ln., Cherry Valley, IL 61016; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Chad Gelafio, 815-312-7240 SIGNED: Chad Gelafio 8/22/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 22nd day of August, A.D. 2017. Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Ashley Carter, DEPUTY 7981R TRRT 9/6 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 transportation & trucking business in said County and State under the name of Seven Stars Xpress Co. at the following post office addresses: 5293 Arbutus Rd., Rockford, IL 61107; that the true and real full names of all persons owning,

conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Buyantsogt Batbayar; Lkhagvasuren Mijiddorj SIGNED: Buyantsogt Batbayar 8/29/17 SIGNED: Lkhagvasuren Mijiddorj 8/29/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 29th day of August, A.D. 2017. Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Thalia Gallardo, DEPUTY 8002R TRRT 9/13 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 corporate workspace business in said County and State under the name of The Local at the following post office addresses: 123 N. Alpine Rd., Rockford, IL 61107; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Roland Williams IV; Jazzminne Keyes SIGNED: Roland Williams IV 8/18/17 SIGNED: Jazzminne Keyes 8/18/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 18th day of August, A.D. 2017. Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Ashley Carter, DEPUTY 7979R TRRT 9/6 n n n NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: The following self-storage Cube contents containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by CubeSmart 6146, 7511 Vandiver Rd, Cherry Valley IL 61112 (815-332-4400) to satisfy a lien on September 14th, 2017 at approx. 10:00 AM at www. storagetreasures.com. All online bids start 14 days prior to the below start date. Cube #C7, Tikesha Thomas; Cube #L7, Alejandro Arellano. NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: The following self-storage Cube contents containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by CubeSmart 6150, 4548 American Rd, Rockford IL 61109 (815-874-2141) to satisfy a lien on September 14th, 2017 at approx. 11:00 AM at www.storagetreasures.com. All online bids start 14 days prior to the below start date.

n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.- NELSON E. SILVA, et al Defendant 17CH 00020 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 28, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on October 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 4002 LINDEN ROAD, ROCKFORD, IL 61109Property Index No. 16-07-278-011. 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

Cube #4212, Janet Dow; Cube #5927, Steven E. Menor; Cube #3224, Kayla Dixon; Cube #1924, Daniel Taylor; Cube #4222, Joshua Bello-Rodriguez; Cube #5503, Brian Price; Cube #805, Julie A Carlson; Cube #4270, Gerald W. Koski; Cube #1161, Nathan Pratt. NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: The following self-storage Cube contents containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by CubeSmart 6153, 4560 Stenstrom Rd, Rockford IL 61109 (815-874-2141) to satisfy a lien on September 14th, 2017 at approx. 11:15 AM at www.storagetreasures.com. All online bids start 14 days prior to the below start date. Cube #S68, Anita R. White; Cube#S118, Denise Y. Gross. NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: The following self-storage Cube contents containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by CubeSmart 6152, 3015 N. Main St., Rockford IL 61103 (815-282-4500) to satisfy a lien on September 14th, 2017 at approx. 11:30 AM at www.storagetreasures.com. All online bids start 14 days prior to the below start date. Cube #B226, Shontae Elliott; Cube #A208, Sherris Evans; Cube #B340, Diane Ham; Cube #B133, Cynthia A. Woodard; Cube #B219, Jernae Brady; Cube #B192, Sade Briggs; Cube #B82, Marisa Kalan Cazy; Cube #B286, Eboni Mariah Eldridge; Cube #B29, Angela F. Penticoff; Cube #B265, Bill Coon; Cube #D13, Robert Tyler; Cube #A33, Naomi Willingham; Cube #B135, Bahiyyih D. Jones. NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: The following self-storage Cube contents containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by CubeSmart 6151, 6210 Forest Hills Road, Rockford IL 61111 (815-877-3146) to satisfy a lien on September 14th, 2017 at approx. 12:00 PM at www. storagetreasures.com. All online bids start 14 days prior to the below start date. Cube #P05, Marcus Barbour; Cube #417, Nick Scott Allen; Cube #140, Jerome J. Egilske; Cube #302, Michael Winder; Cube #319, Tanya Williams; Cube #407, Victoria Mckenzie-Ward;

Cube #29, Lori Schnorr. NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: The following self-storage Cube contents containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by CubeSmart 6148, 4300 Interstate Blvd, Loves Park IL 61111 (815-885-2100) to satisfy a lien on September 14th , 2017 at approx. 12:30 PM at www. storagetreasures.com. All online bids start 14 days prior to the below start date. Cube #196, Dawn Bonner; Cube #241, Tom Brown; Cube #116, Joseph R. Canova; Cube #128, Deb Berthiaume. 7992R TRRT 9/6 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 pool business, open, clean, close & service pools business in said County and State under the name of Roscoe Pools at the following post office addresses: 2329 9th St., Rockford, IL 61104; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Epolita Avila SIGNED: Epolita Avila 8/18/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 18th day of August, A.D. 2017. Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Thalia Gallardo, DEPUTY 7978R TRRT 9/6 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 talking to people about good nutrition and selling tea business in said County and State under the name of Guerrero’s at the following post office addresses: 102 15th Ave., Rockford, IL 61104; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Jose Cisneros SIGNED: Jose Cisneros 8/16/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 16th day of August, A.D. 2017. Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Thalia Gallardo, DEPUTY 7977R TRRT 9/6

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 14-16-16549. 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

n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a Trucking Company business in said County and State under the name of 7 Down Trucking at the following post office addresses: 2208 24th St., Rockford, IL 61108; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Steve R. Crowell SIGNED: Steve R. Crowell 8/18/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 18th day of August, A.D. 2017. Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Ashley Carter, DEPUTY 7980R TRRT 9/6 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 Blacksmithing & CNC Machining business in said County and State under the name of CSI Forge at the following post office addresses: 930 Ingersoll Place, South Beloit, IL 61080; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Cristopher S. Coleman; Susan M. Coleman SIGNED: Cristopher S. Coleman 8/29/17 SIGNED: Susan M. Coleman 8/29/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 29th day of August, A.D. 2017. Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Ashley Carter, DEPUTY 8001R TRRT 9/13 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MARILYN A. JUHLIN, Deceased. No. 2017-P-196 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of MARILYN A. JUHLIN. Letters of Office were issued on MAY 9, 2017 to GARY CARLTON ANDERSON, who is the legal representative of

the Estate. The attorney for the estate is Gary L. Ecklund, 4023 Charles Street, Rockford, IL 61108. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before February 28, 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 Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975, as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred. Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk-Probate Division at the Winnebago County Courthouse, Rockford, IL 61101, or with the estate legal representative, or both. Copies of the claims filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office--Probate Division. must be mailed or delivered to the estate legal representative and to his/her attorney within ten days after it has been filed. DATED: August 24, 2017 /s/ Gary L. Ecklund Gary L. Ecklund Name: Gary L. Ecklund #0710822 Attorney for Estate 4023 Charles St. Rockford, IL 61108 (815) 229-5333 7994R TRRT 9/13 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY In re the Marriage of: SUNDAY ODUFUWA, Petitioner And BOSE AYINUOLA, Respondent. Case No.: 2017 D 333 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION Notice is given you, BOSE AYINUOLA, respondent, that petitioner, SUNDAY ODUFUWA, has caused to be filed a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage, in the above-captioned cause of action on April 17, 2017. In the event respondent, Bose Ayinuola, fails to file a response with the Circuit Clerk of Winnebago County, room 108, 400 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois by October 2, 2017, a default may be entered against you for the relief sought in the Petition for Dissolution of Marriage.

E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-16-16549 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 17 CH 00020 TJSC#: 37-6179 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. I726802 P7958R TRRT 9/6 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS GERMAN-AMERICAN STATE BANK, Plaintiff, vs. David Williams, deceased, Timothy Miller, Special Representative, Susan Cooling, David Cooling, Sarah Cooling-Hafferty, Laura Cooling-Braasch, Don Syverson, Ann Williams, Marie Polkowski, Christina Engelbrecht, Mike Staff, Steve Lee, Ryan Goedert, LaDonna Goedert, Unknown Heirs of David G. Williams, City of Rockford, Illinois Department of Revenue, Unknown Owners, Unknown Tenants, and Nonrecord Claimants, Defendant. NO. 17-CH-488 PUBLIC NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Public notice is hereby given that in pursuance of the decree entered in this Court in the above-entitled cause on the 25th day of August, 2017, I, Gary Caruana, Sheriff of Winnebago County, or such other deputy as may be sitting in his stead, shall sell at public venue to the highest and best bidder, the following described lands and premises described in said decree, or so much thereof as may be necessary to realize the amount due to satisfy said decree, upon the following terms and conditions: A. The name, address, and telephone of the person to contact for

Thomas Klein Clerk of the Court Attorney for petitioner: JOHN M. NELSON #12 Attorney at Law 1318 E. State Street Rockford, IL 61104 815.964.8800 jmnconst1318@yahoo.com 8/30;9/6;9/13 7995R TRRT 9/13 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a Car Sales business in said County and State under the name of DNA Auto Sales at the following post office addresses: 1401 Broadway St., Rockford, IL 61104; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Daniel Tafolla SIGNED: Daniel Tafolla 8/28/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 28th day of August, A.D. 2017. Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Ashley Carter, DEPUTY 7996R TRRT 9/13 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 Corn, Tamales, Ice Cream, Fruit, Rice Puddings, Jello, and Ice’s business in said County and State under the name of Lupita Snack 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: Alondra Silva SIGNED: Alondra Silva 8/30/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 30th day of August, A.D. 2017. Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Thalia Gallardo, DEPUTY 8024R TRRT 9/20 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 Nail

Salon business in said County and State under the name of Jovi Nails at the following post office addresses: 7425 E. State St., Rockford, IL 61108; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Vivian H. Nguyen SIGNED: Vivian H. Nguyen 8/30/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 30th day of August, A.D. 2017. Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Thalia Gallardo, DEPUTY 8025R TRRT 9/20 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 Home Staging business in said County and State under the name of Staging Gracefully at the following post office addresses: 5142 Woodie Ranch Lane, Rockford, IL 61114; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Kassey Lang SIGNED: Kassey Lang 8/30/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 30th day of August, A.D. 2017. Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Angela Reina, DEPUTY 8026R TRRT 9/20 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 Transportation business in said County and State under the name of Big Boys Transportation at the following post office addresses: 2224 S. 6th St., Rockford, IL 61104; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: James Reed SIGNED: James Reed 9/5/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 5th day of September, A.D. 2017. Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Angela Reina, DEPUTY 8027R TRRT 9/20

information regarding the real estate is: Jeffrey Sterling, German-American State Bank, P.O. Box 360, Pecatonica, IL 61063, (815) 239-1700 B. The common address of said property is: 2849 City View Drive, Rockford, IL 61103 D. A description of the improvements on the real estate is: 7-unit apartment. E. The time and place of sale are: October 17, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at the Winnebago County Public Safety Building, 650 W. State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61102. F. The terms of the sale are: 100% cash or certified funds at time of sale. Plaintiff assumes no responsibility for title expenses or closing costs. G. Title will be conveyed subject to all general real estate taxes which are a lien upon the real estate, and subject to special assessments, if any, and easements and restrictions of record. H. If the sale is set aside for any purpose, the purchaser at the time of sale shall be entitled only to a return on the deposit paid. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the mortgagor, the mortgagee or the mortgagee’s attorney. Dated at Rockford, Illinois, this 28th day of August, 2017. Gary Caruana, Sheriff of Winnebago County, Illinois This Notice prepared by: Stephen S. Schmelzle Attorney for Plaintiff 208 W. Stephenson Street, Suite 201 Freeport, IL 61032 (815) 235-1188 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. 8011R TRRT 9/20

The Rock River Times. September 6, 2017

n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.- DONALD A. ANDERSON, et al Defendant 16 CH 00079 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on July 5, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on October 10, 2017, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 2218 VAN WIE AVENUE, ROCKFORD, IL 61103 Property Index No. 11-11-358-004(191C291). The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-15-19236. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-15-19236 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 16 CH 00079 TJSC#: 37-6358 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. I3057511 P7982R TRRT 9/13 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY - ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.; Plaintiff, vs. PATRICK DAIGLE; WESTLAKE VILLAGE MASTER HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC.; Defendants, 17 CH 423 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, October 5, 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 4241 Westlake Village Drive, Winnebago, IL 61088. P.I.N. 09-25-253-001. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611. 17-017312 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3059708 P7983R TRRT 9/13

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.- ABEL G. GONZALEZ, et al Defendant 16 CH 948 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 5, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on October 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 2608 COUNTRY CLUB TERRACE, ROCKFORD, IL 61103 Property Index No. 11-12-301-020. The real estate is improved with a two-story; barn style home with vinyl green siding and no garage or fence. 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 253223. 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. 253223 Case Number: 16 CH 948 TJSC#: 37-7588 I3059874 P7984R TRRT 9/13 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS FIRST STATE BANK Plaintiff, -v.- OLD SECOND NATIONAL BANK AS INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATOR, et al Defendant 17CH 00064 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 19, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on October 10, 2017, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 3714 TRILLING AVENUE, ROCKFORD, IL 61103 Property Index No. 11-01-303-012-0000 (181C065). 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 14-16-14333. 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. 14-16-14333 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 17 CH 00064 TJSC#: 37-3940 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. I722245 P7985R TRRT 9/13 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY - ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS DITECH FINANCIAL LLC; Plaintiff, vs. GLORIA J. HAYES; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; GLORIA J. HAYES, AS TRUSTEE UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF A LAND TRUST AGREEMENT DATED OCTOBER 22, 2013 AND KNOWN AS HAYES LAND TRUST NO. 2013; WILLIE JACK; QUEEN ESTER JACK; DELORES HAYES AKA DELORES JACK; Defendants, 16 CH 920 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, September 28, 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 1215 Ogilby Road, Rockford, IL 61102. P.I.N. 11-34-104-010. 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. 16-028547 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3059078 P7954R TRRT 9/6 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Plaintiff, -v.- VICTORIA A. JURY, et al Defendant 16 CH 00115 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 28, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on October 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 1624 MEADOWLARK LANE UNIT #9, ROCKFORD, IL 61108 Property Index No. 12-33-228-014. The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance 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 14-16-01385. 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. 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. I726580 P7956R TRRT 9/6 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC Plaintiff, -v.- STEPHANIE WICK, et al Defendant 16CH 917 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 16, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on October 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 3416 SCHALCK DRIVE, ROCKFORD, IL 61103 Property Index No. 11-02-355-017. 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 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 258301. 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. 258301 Case Number: 16 CH 917 TJSC#: 37-6565 I726830 P7957R TRRT 9/6

September 6, 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.- JANE E. HINDE, et al Defendant 16CH 00744 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 17, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on October 5, 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 1006 STRATFORD AVENUE, ROCKFORD, IL 61107 Property Index No. 12-19-211-012, Property Index No. 12-19211-013. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance 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 14-16-11159. 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. 14-16-11159 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 16 CH 00744 TJSC#: 37-8052 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. I3060753 P8003R TRRT 9/20 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 RESIDENTIAL ASSET MORTGAGE PRODUCTS, INC., MORTGAGE ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-RP1 Plaintiff, -v.- CHERYL R. TUNISON, et al Defendant 17 CH 00203 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 17, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on October 16, 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 1722 HUFFMAN BLVD., ROCKFORD, IL 61103 Property Index No. 11-14-183-011. 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 14-17-01929. 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. 14-17-01929 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 17 CH 00203 TJSC#: 37-4829 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. I3057716 P8004R TRRT 9/20 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS M&T BANK Plaintiff, -v.- ANITA M. SEXTON, et al Defendant 16 CH 00657 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 30, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on October 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 821 11TH STREET, ROCKFORD, IL 61104 Property Index No. 11-25-302-021. The real estate is improved with a multi-family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD,

SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-16-09941. 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. 14-16-09941 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 16 CH 00657 TJSC#: 37-7870 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. I3060624 P8005R TRRT 9/20 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Plaintiff, -v.ANA GONZALEZ A/K/A ANA L GONZALEZ, et al Defendant 16 CH 928 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on July 14, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on October 17, 2017, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1132 NORTH COURT STREET, ROCKFORD, IL 61103 Property Index No. 11-14-452-025. 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 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 259958. 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. 259958 Case Number: 16 CH 928 TJSC#: 37-7030 I3059625 P8007R TRRT 9/20 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC Plaintiff, -v.- DAVID A. ALSUP, et al Defendant 17CH 00208 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 10, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on October 10, 2017, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 12846 SPRINGHILL DRIVE, WINNEBAGO, IL 61088 Property Index No. 09-25-452-015 (457 228).

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 14-17-02566. 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. 14-17-02566 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 17 CH 00208 TJSC#: 37-8051 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. I3060750 P8008R TRRT 9/20 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY - ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS DITECH FINANCIAL LLC; Plaintiff, vs. JOCELYN GRACEFFA; ANTRAWN NEWBLE; CAVALRY PORTFOLIO SERVICES, LLC; Defendants, 16 CH 882 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, September 28, 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 4898 Radnor Drive, Rockford, IL 61109. P.I.N. 15-12-478-003. 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. 16-028071 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3059077 P7959R TRRT 9/6

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ILESTONE’s mission is to help each Individual reach their fullest potential and live as full ILESTONE’s mission is to help each Individual reach their fullest potential and live as full a life as possible. Our Interdisciplinary team includes both physical and occupational a life as possible. Our Interdisciplinary team includes both physical and occupational therapists and a PT/OT program is designed for each Individual to meet their needs. therapists and a PT/OT program is designed for each Individual to meet their needs. Many times rehabilitation therapy is needed after an extended hospital stay, and can keep a Many times rehabilitation therapy is needed after an extended hospital stay, and can keep a person ambulatory. Chris’ family gained first hand knowledge about the difference a strong person ambulatory. Chris’ family gained first hand knowledge about the difference a strong PT/OT department can make after she returned to MILESTONE after an extended hospital stay. PT/OT department can make after she returned to MILESTONE after an extended hospital stay. Before she had to go to the hospital Chris was able to walk, but after a month of being mostly Before she had to go to the hospital Chris was able to walk, but after a month of being mostly bedridden she returned to Milestone non-ambulatory. With guidance, bedridden she returned to Milestone non-ambulatory. With guidance, work, time and care from the PT/OT team, she was able to regain the work, time and care from the PT/OT team, she was able to regain the ability to walk with the same level of assistance as before she entered ability to walk with the same level of assistance as before she entered the hospital. Jill Morgan, MILESTONE’s PT/OT coordinator, says, the hospital. Jill Morgan, MILESTONE’s PT/OT coordinator, says, keeping our individuals ambulatory and mobile for as long as possible keeping our individuals ambulatory and mobile for as long as possible is entirely essential to their overall health. Weight bearing stimulates is entirely essential to their overall health. Weight bearing stimulates bone strength, range of motion exercises, active or passive promotes bone strength, range of motion exercises, active or passive promotes circulation, stimulates the bowels and keeps their joints fluid and the circulation, stimulates the bowels and keeps their joints fluid and the 1 on 1 attention gives them comfort and stability. 1 on 1 attention gives them comfort and stability. Without PT and OT our individuals health Without PT and OT our individuals health would deteriorate at a more rapid rate, would deteriorate at a more rapid rate, according to Morgan, who adds, osteoporosis, according to Morgan, who adds, osteoporosis, constipation and contracture of muscles and constipation and contracture of muscles and fusion of bones would occur more rapidly and more quickly interfere with fusion of bones would occur more rapidly and more quickly interfere with our ability to care for them. Their quality of life would seriously decline. our ability to care for them. Their quality of life would seriously decline. Providing and supporting what limited mobility many of our individuals Providing and supporting what limited mobility many of our individuals have is truly as vital and valuable as any treatment or medication. But in have is truly as vital and valuable as any treatment or medication. But in order to do this equipment is needed, everything from walkers, to air order to do this equipment is needed, everything from walkers, to air pressure and orthotic splints, custom molded shoes, versiform cushions pressure and orthotic splints, custom molded shoes, versiform cushions and walking belts. There is currently a need for standers, along with and walking belts. There is currently a need for standers, along with gravity, the standers help stimulate bone gravity, the standers help stimulate bone growth and helps maintain bone strength. The growth and helps maintain bone strength. The straightening and stretching of the leg mucsles and tendons also help straightening and stretching of the leg mucsles and tendons also help an Individual maintain lower extremity mobility allowing for better an Individual maintain lower extremity mobility allowing for better personal care and aiding in the potential for ambulation. The change personal care and aiding in the potential for ambulation. The change in perspective (going from sitting to standing) stimulates brain in perspective (going from sitting to standing) stimulates brain activity, and visual motor and proprioceptual skills. activity, and visual motor and proprioceptual skills. Our current standers are over 20 years old and we need Our current standers are over 20 years old and we need additional ones. Please call the Resource Development Department at additional ones. Please call the Resource Development Department at (815) 639-2965 if you would like information about making a donation (815) 639-2965 if you would like information about making a donation for this program. for this program.

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VOICES FROM THE GRAVE

A honeymoon crime tour BY KATHI KRESOL CONTRIBUTOR

In 1958, Charles Starkweather and Caril Fugate made headlines when they conducted a killing spree that would claim eleven lives. When the news broke about the couple, Rockford remembered another young couple and the case called the “Honeymoon Crime Tour”. On March 31, 1937, J. Albin Theander left his house in Stillman Valley at 7 a.m. to drive to Rockford where he worked at a clothing store. Albin was a tailor at the Mason Inc. Clothing Store on North Main Street. But Albin never made it inside the store that morning. Albin’s family spent ten agonizing days searching and praying for his safe return. His wife tried to stay brave for their five children. But on April 10, they received the worst news possible. Two boys riding their bikes from Rockford to Cherry Valley had stumbled upon a dead body. It was in a ditch close to where Charles Street intersects with Mulford Road in a wooded area. The police arrived and found identification in the man’s pockets. Coroner Warren Ives declared that Albin had been dead since the morning he went missing. He had a contact wound to the back of his head from a .38 caliber revolver. Winnebago County Sheri� Paul Johnson was put in charge of the case. The lack of evidence at the scene was a clear indication to the sheri� that this case would be a challenge. He had no idea that this was just the beginning of a crime spree that would involve several states and multiple victims. After Albin’s body was discovered, a middle-aged couple came to the sheri�’s o�ce. Their 18-year-old daughter Bernice was missing. Mr. and Mrs. Felton told the police a complex story about their daughter and her boyfriend, Lester William Brocklehurst. They were both Sunday school teachers who met at a conference near Elgin. The Feltons liked the 23-year-old man and were pleased when the couple became engaged. But Lester got into trouble when was caught stealing from candy shops and sent to Pontiac Reformatory School. Bernice’s father, Abraham, believed in second chances and agreed to sponsor the young man. Lester moved to Rockford to stay with the family after his parole. The future seemed bright for the young couple. Lester got a job working at a printing o�ce and Bernice worked at the National Lock plant. The couple was eager to marry but Bernice’s parents asked them to wait until Lester was finished serving the terms of his parole. The Feltons were relieved when the couple agreed.

What happened next made Bernice’s parents wonder if they had ever really known Lester. They would spend many sleepless nights reliving every interaction they ever had with him. On April 1, they received a postcard from Bernice announcing that the couple had eloped. Over two weeks passed and then news broke that Albin’s car had been found in Dallas, Texas on April 30. It was identiﬁed as a car used in a robbery in Fort Worth where a man had been shot. There were pictures, personal items, and a .38 caliber revolver in the car that led authorities in Texas to believe that Lester had been involved in the robbery. Jack Gri�th had been shot in an attempted robbery when he ran to help a woman being attacked by a young man. Jack lived long enough to identify the man in the photographs as the one who shot him. Lester was now wanted for the deaths of two men in two di�erent states. Sheri� Johnson and the authorities in Texas agreed to call in the FBI. They began tracking crimes all over the country. On May 5, 1935 a man’s body was found in a ditch outside of Lonoke, Arkansas. The case was eerily similar to Albin’s: Fifty-year-old Victor Gates’ car had been stolen and he had been shot in the back of his head. On May 6, the FBI declared Lester William Brocklehurst as “Public Enemy No. 1 of the Southern States.” Fear spread as the country wondered where the next crime would occur.

LOCAL HISTORY

Rockford’s founding years

very-other week, for the past year or so, The Rock River Times has brought you a glimpse back into the earliest days of Rockford, from its founding in 1834 to the Civil War. Taken from a series of advertisements from the old Rockford National Bank, these short tales and original illustrations painted the narrative of Germanicus Kent and the people who followed in laying the foundations of our city. Sadly, we’ve reached the end of the line in this series. If you have any ideas for our next historial series, email us at contact@rockrivertimes. com with the subject “Local history.” This week, we look back to 1862 and the U.S. Army facility near current-day Harlem and National Avenues.

It was not until May 13 that the Felton family got the news it was waiting for. Lester and Bernice had been arrested in Armenia, New York for a license plate violation. The reunion between the Feltons and their daughter was bitter sweet. Bernice swore she had no idea that Lester had killed anyone. She also told them she was pregnant. Lester confessed to killing all three men and bragged that he had also committed over 27 robberies while on the run. The couple were gone five weeks and had covered over five-thousand miles. Though Winnebago County Sheri� Johnson traveled to New York hoping to be able to bring Brocklehurst back to Rockford to stand trial for the murder of Albin, he was unsuccessful. Lester would be tried in Arkansas first, where authorities announced that Lester and Bernice would be tried separately for murder in the first degree. In a move that surprised everyone, Arkansas also stated that they would seek the death penalty in both cases. The couple waited for their separate trials in Little Rock. Lester’s trial was first and only lasted one day—the jury deliberated for 22 minutes. Lester was found guilty of first degree murder and sentenced to die in the electric chair. He fainted when he heard the verdict. Bernice was tried the next day. Though Lester declared he still loved her, he testified against Bernice. He stated that contrary to her statements, Bernice

helped him commit the crimes and was even entertained by them. The jury didn’t believe him and returned with a not guilty verdict. Many in the courtroom agreed with the jury, applauding and rushing forward to congratulate Bernice and her family. The Feltons brought their daughter back to Rockford and hoped to put it all behind them. Bernice gave birth to a daughter in December 1937. Lester was executed on March 17, 1938 in Tucker, Arkansas. He never showed any remorse for the killing of the three men. Unfortunately, Arkansas wasn’t ﬁnished with Bernice. They couldn’t try her again for the murder of Victor Gates, but they could bring charges against her for being in a stolen car that had been driven across state lines. It was called the Dyer Act and it was a federal o�ense. Bernice pled guilty and was sentenced to 3-5 years. The Feltons were granted custody of their grand-daughter while Bernice served her sentence. R. Kathi Kresol has been researching Rockford’s history for over a decade. She shares the stories she ﬁnds in her column for The Rock River Times and in the tours she o�ers through Haunted Rockford Events. Kathi will host a fundraising event for the Rockford Historical Society on Sunday, Sept. 10. The Winnebago County Cemetery Tour will include a bus tour through several cemeteries where Kathi will share the stories she has discovered. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit the website at hauntedrockford.com.

September 6, 2017 The Rock River Times.

FARM & AG

Eating local for Labor Day BY GRANT MCCARTY CONTRIBUTOR

As fall weather comes in, there is a decline in the growth of the fruit and vegetables you are growing. When temperature reaches the 40s F, some summer plants may become damaged. Most crops will still keep growing in the 50-60s F but may slow down. Certain produce likes cold and dry conditions while others like cold and moist. Those that go in the fridge will like the cold and moist conditions while those that like cold and dry will not. Humidity can be the deciding factor as to whether produce will keep its expected shelf life. Moist conditions should have 95 percent relative humidity while dry conditions should be 65 percent. An environment of 32 F is ideal for carrots, beets, cabbage, kale, Brussel sprouts, and others. Another group of produce like potatoes, onions, garlic, winter squash, and others can be stored outside of a fridge. They should be stored in a dark area that does not get too warm. For either of these groups, check on the humidity. Low humidity results in produce drying out

and wilting. Because farmers markets are still open, this is the perfect time to be acquiring what you need this winter. By telling the growers you are planning to stock up, you may ﬁnd that they have “stocking up specials”. You may also want to reach out to them once the farmers markets have ended as into November and December, they may still have produce available for sell. With orchards now open, many apple varieties will store well in the fridge between layers of paper bags. Consult with your orchard to determine what variety is best for cold storage. Di�erent produce keeps at di�erent lengths of time. Some may store for 3-5 months while others may store from 1-2 months. By knowing the conditions your produce needs, this will lead to enjoying local produce in the winter. 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.

EPA eyes limits for chems linked to crop damage BY TOM POLANSEK & EMILY FLITTER REUTERS

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is considering banning sprayings of the agricultural herbicide dicamba after a set deadline next year, according to state o�cials advising the agency on its response to crop damage linked to the weed killer. Setting a cut-o� date, possibly sometime in the first half of 2018, would aim to protect plants vulnerable to dicamba, after growers across the U.S. farm belt reported the chemical drifted from where it was sprayed this summer, damaging millions of acres of soybeans and other crops. A ban could hurt sales by Monsanto and DuPont which sell dicamba weed killers and soybean seeds with Monsanto’s dicamba-tolerant Xtend trait. BASF also sells a dicamba herbicide. It is not yet known how damage attributed to the herbicides, used on Xtend soybeans and cotton, will a�ect yields of soybeans unable to withstand dicamba because the crops have not been harvested. EPA discussed a deadline for next year’s sprayings on a call with state o�cials last month that addressed steps the agency could take to prevent a repeat of the damage, four participants on the call told Reuters. It was the latest of at least three conference calls the EPA has held with state regulators and experts since late July dedicated to dicamba-related crop damage and the first to focus on how to respond to the problem, participants said. A cut-o� date for usage in spring or early summer could protect vulnerable plants by only allowing farmers to spray fields before soybeans emerge from the ground,

according to weed and pesticide specialists. Monsanto spokeswoman Christi Dixon told Reuters on Aug. 23, the day of the last EPA call, that the agency had not indicated it planned to prohibit sprayings of dicamba herbicides on soybeans that had emerged. That action “would not be warranted,” she said. The EPA had no immediate comment. EPA o�cials on the last call made clear that it would be unacceptable to see the same extent of crop damage again next year, according to Andrew Thostenson, a pesticide specialist for North Dakota State University who participated in the call. They said “there needed to be some signiﬁcant changes for the use rules if we’re going to maintain it in 2018,” he said about dicamba usage. State regulators and university specialists from Arkansas, Missouri, Illinois, Iowa and North Dakota are pressuring the EPA to decide soon on rules guiding usage because farmers will make planting decisions for next spring over the next several months. Tighter usage limits could discourage cash-strapped growers from buying Monsanto’s more expensive dicamba-resistant Xtend soybean seeds. Dicambatolerant soybeans cost about $64 a bag, compared with about $28 a bag for Monsanto’s Roundup Ready soybeans and about $50 a bag for soybeans resistant to Bayer’s Liberty herbicide. Already, a task force in Arkansas has advised the state to bar dicamba sprayings after April 15 next year, which would prevent most farmers there from using dicamba on Xtend soybeans after they emerge.

Estimates of dicamba-injured soybean acreage by state.

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Military

Crossword

MIA bracelets no longer missing By Stan Polanski Effingham Daily News

EFFINGHAM — At a peaceful Vietnam protest in 1971, Anita Renshaw, of Strasburg, was given a silver “missing in action” bracelet with Joseph Smith’s name on it. She’s kept it with her ever since, even though she didn’t know him. “I just couldn’t let go of it,” said Renshaw, now 68. “I was thinking, ‘Someday, I’ll hear something.’” It took 46 years for that to happen. News about Smith finally came in July. On the front page of the Effingham Daily News, Renshaw read that the man she had kept in mind for so many years had been found and his remains would be returned to his hometown of Assumption. “I went, ‘No. No way. That can’t be Joseph Smith,’” she said. Smith, 25, was lost after his F-100D aircraft plummeted from the sky into Cambodia on April 4, 1971. Because the crash happened near intense enemy activity, a recovery operation wasn’t attempted. In May, his remains had finally been accounted for. During the Vietnam War, MIA bracelets were distributed to remember lost servicemen. Over the years, Renshaw

wore her bracelet or kept it in a glass jewelry case. Even throughout her many moves, the bracelet traveled with her. “You would’ve thought it’d get lost,” she said. With Smith no longer missing, Renshaw decided to part with the MIA bracelet. On Aug. 9, she delivered it to the Assumption Historical Society. “I was kind of depressed and I thought, ‘What is wrong with me?’” she said. “I knew some day I’d have to give it up, but actually doing it is a big difference. It’s kind of bittersweet.” A second MIA bracelet arrived at the society in August. It was worn by Special Agent Paul J. Russell for 20 years. He, like Renshaw, never met Smith. Russell died June 1, a month before Smith’s remains were returned and buried in Assumption. At the society’s building, letters, photos, and newspaper articles tell Smith’s story. The two new MIA bracelets will undoubtedly help with that now. “It’s amazing you still have the bracelet and could find it after all these years,” president Joyce Throneburg told Renshaw. “I really appreciate this. It helps round out our display.”

Joseph Smith’s “missing in action” bracelet that Anita Renshaw has kept for 46 years before she gave the bracelet to the Assumption Historical Society in Assumption, Ill. At a peaceful Vietnam protest in 1971, Renshaw, was given the silver MIA bracelet with Smith’s name on it. She’s kept it with her ever since, even though she didn’t know him. Photo, Stan Polanski/Effingham Daily News

Crossword & Sudoku

This week’s solutions, from Page 25.

Across 1. Nancy Drew’s quest, pl. 6. Pilot’s estimate 9. Mummy’s home 13. Caterpillar precursor 14. Former Jets and Bills head coach 15. Sri Lankan language 16. Modern letter 17. ”Gimme ____ ____!”, start of an Iowa State cheer 18. Kind of acid 19. Sup er B o w l L I competitor 21. One practicing self denial 23. Delivery from Santa 24. Criticism 25. Robert De Niro’s 1976 ride 28. Vintners’ valley 30. Skeleton’s place 35. Double-reed instrument 37. Deficiency 39. Period in history 40. Type of parrot 41. Up and about 43. Way, way off 44. Radio receiver

46. Bottom of a boot 47. Cut with a beam 48. Three-dimensional sound 50. Parks on a bus 52. Any ship 53. Go to and fro 55. Swear words 57. Not pa ssing or kicking 61 . F i n a l f o o t b a l l destination 65. Intestinal obstruction 66. Lawyer group 68. Cherished 69. Beside, archaic 70. Port vessel 71. Accustom 72. Young fellows 73. Follow ems 74. Wake Forest ____ Deacons Down 1. Staff leader 2. Tibetan teacher 3. Europe/Asia mountain divide 4. Put out on a curb 5. Wild West hangout 6. Time periods

7. Yards needed for first down 8. Relating to axis 9. Like a broken horse 10. Fail to mention 11. Short skirt 12. Country alliance 15. Stop a player 20. African antelope 22. Baglike structure 24. Manufacturing plant 25. Indiana’s team 26. Movie “_____ Last Night” 27. Transported 29. Forward ____ 31. Iridescent gem 32. Chesterfields, e.g. 33. PayPal money 34. Field goal value 36. Observer 38. Narc’s unit 42. Pine product 45. Fight the power 49. Movie “My ____ Private Idaho” 51. Like a rotten egg 54. Tequila source 56. UV light absorber 57. Iranian money

58. Arm part 59. Not want 60. Women in habits 61. Chows down 62. Female gamete 63. Infamous Roman tyrant 64. “I dream of Jeannie” star 67. Say no

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NFL. Week 1

Bears hope for Atlanta Super Bowl hangover By Robert Zeglinski Contributor

If you’re the Bears, who are trying to move on from one of the worst seasons in franchise history, there’s likely no bigger first challenge on paper than playing the defending NFC champion Atlanta Falcons in the season opener. Even after losing wunderkind offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan to the 49ers, Atlanta is one of the most complete teams in the NFL, largely possessing no weaknesses and bringing back the same team that famously blew a 25-point lead in Super Bowl LI. Meanwhile, the Bears are attempting to integrate a placeholder quarterback in Mike Glennon who may or may not be successful while the future Mitchell Trubisky develops, just lost their No. 1 receiver in Cameron Meredith for the season which leaves behind an abysmal receiving core, and are potentially working with a lame-duck head coach in John Fox. At face value, you couldn’t script a worse cataclysm of events in a matchup of a rebuilding team against a contender any better. So, all hope is lost for a quality start for Chicago, right? Not so fast. The infamous “Super Bowl curse” is, indeed, measurable. There’s enough history to suggest that the Falcons of last year will regress to a degree - how much remains to be determined. There’s enough to suggest that the Falcons could’ve outplayed their historic output in 2016 due to superior coaching. How tangible that history will be applied to here remains to be seen. In the modern era i.e. the last 16 years, since that’s what’s most relevant in this context, eight Super Bowl losers failed to make the playoffs the following season and didn’t even finish over .500 recordwise. 10 overall missed the playoffs altogether. Extenuating roster turnover and management no doubt played a factor in each of these contender’s downfalls as it always does. But it doesn’t take away from the immense difficulty of maintaining transcendent performance and getting back to the big February game in itself. Considering the continuity of the Falcons’ coaching loss in Shanahan, the number of guys offensively enjoying career years such as receivers Mohamed Sanu, Taylor Gabriel, and even reigning MVP, Offensive Player Of The Year, and First-Team All-Pro, Matt Ryan who has occasionally had as up-and-down of a career as any current NFL franchise quarterback - and the potential downturn is already visible in Atlanta. And an aspect concerning the Falcons that no one will be able to properly gauge until at least a few weeks of the season have passed by: the mental effect of their historic collapse in the Super Bowl.

This is an Atlanta squad that will either be motivated by their monumental failure in front of the entire country or fall victim to the pressure as soon as adversity hits them in the face for the first time in 2017. A delicate balance of the human psyche that could have the Falcons teetering on either side of the brink. Perhaps the Bears will be the ones to offer that first taste of adversity for Atlanta with their own strengths despite mentioned flaws. For example, Chicago’s greatest asset is a physical, athletic, and deep front seven lead by Akiem Hicks, Leonard Floyd, and Jerrell Freeman — three Pro Bowl-level players this year. This piece of the team is also being buoyed by the return of Pernell McPhee from the physically-unable-to-perform-list (in what capacity remains to be seen) and a possible return of stalwart linebacker, Danny Trevathan. It’s plenty enough to get excited about in any matchup against any opposition. The Bears’ front seven is so good and so deep (when you factor in guys like Eddie Goldman and Jonathan Bullard), it will most of the time be enough to keep the whole team competitive in games as a massive underdog and even pull off the occasional surprise upset against a heavyweight: like say these very Falcons. A defensive grit team also needs a star

<<< PACKERS from Back Cover CORNERBACK: A position of weakness last season starts out 2017 with quality depth. House, who sat out much of camp with a hamstring injury, knows what’s expected of cornerbacks in Green Bay. The 6-foot-3 King gives coordinator Dom Capers needed length to help with press coverage. Third-year players Damarious Randall and Quinten Rollins showed improvement in camp. After struggling early in camp on the outside, LaDarius Gunter displayed playmaking ability lining up in the slot — and he might be fifth on the depth chart now after

<<< BROOKS from Back Cover counting on the edge-rushing group to get after Seattle quarterback Russell Wilson. “Just full-time preparation. That’s pretty much what’s gone on since both guys have arrived,” Packers coach Mike McCarthy replied when asked about the approach he is taking with his two new pass-rushers. “We’ve got work to do.” The 6-foot-3, 259-pound Brooks, who turned 33 in March, was a two-time All-Pro with the San Francisco 49ers before he was cut Aug. 25. He had at least

runner with a stable of quality complements. That’s where second-year running back Jordan Howard comes in—refined and ready to improve upon a rookie season that saw him come in second in the league in rushing. The “Human Joystick” or “Big Daddy” (it depends on your preference) Tarik Cohen will effectively offer an excellent, explosive look whenever he gets to spell Howard. The best way to beat a dynamic offense such as the Falcons is by keeping the ball away from them and Chicago certainly possesses that capability. Anything less than an element of surprise (a play action game set up by a solid ground game) and ball control should be seen as a shock. Under center, there’s some underlying fan dissent behind now official Week 1 starter in Glennon, but he’s enjoyed himself when playing against the Falcons in his short career. The 27-year-old Glennon has had the opportunity to play against Atlanta four times, accumulating six touchdown passes to zero interceptions in those contests, all with the Buccaneers in his previous stint. Now while Tampa Bay only won one of those games, it still points to some kind of comfort the veteran could enjoy against one of the best teams in the league, contrary to early popular belief. Who better than Glennon, the man most

in the city have the lowest of expectations for, to help pull the massive opening upset? What a plot twist. Crazier things have happened, no doubt. Finally, as far as Bears’ team history, look no further than a 54-43 all-time opening game record. Only the rival just-as-old Packers can match that mark (also at 54 wins). More recently to keep in mind: The last time Chicago opened at home against a Ryan-led Falcons team, they blew them out 30-12 in 2011 at Soldier Field. That was a Bears squad admittedly at peak Lovie Smith swagger with Hall of Fame level players in Brian Urlacher, Julius Peppers, and Charles Tillman at their best, but the precedent is there. Six years later, the guys in place of those superstars is the new face of the defense in the uber-fast Floyd, the MAC-truck built Hicks, and sideline-to-sideline freak, Freeman. Eventually, superior talent and coaching always wins out in the NFL, especially long-term. It’s the nature of the realistic beast. But anything can happen in Week 1. Those inside Halas Hall however, like Hicks, know what they expect these overlooked Bears to do both against the Falcons and through the rest of the 2017 season. “To win. To win a lot.” R. Robert is your guy for all things Bears. Find him on Twitter @RobertZeglinski.

injuries left him as the top cornerback late last season. OFFENSIVE LINE: The front five protecting Rodgers is about as sturdy as they come. The Packers were so impressed with undrafted free agent Lane Taylor’s first year as the starter at left guard last season that they gave him a contract extension Monday. But Green Bay can’t afford a long-term injury to the starters after second-stringers struggled at times in training camp. The most experienced backup, Don Barclay, is on injured reserve (ankle). SAFETY IN NUMBERS: Safety is a strength on defense, with the emerging

Ha Ha Clinton-Dix and Morgan Burnett forming one of the league’s top tandems. Burnett’s ability to play an inside linebacker-type role in a “nitro” package helps the Packers get more athleticism on the field. Hard-hitting rookie Josh Jones, a second-round pick, can step in for Burnett when needed, while second-year player Kentrell Brice had a strong camp. STAYING HOME: The Packers’ postseason road could be determined after the first two weeks of the regular season with games against NFC contenders Seattle and Atlanta. Playing in the cold at Lambeau gives the Packers a decided advantage in the playoffs, of course.

six sacks in each of the past six seasons. “It’s a good fit for me,” Brooks said Monday. “I’m comfortable playing in a 3-4 scheme. I played it all throughout college, I played it all throughout my years in San Francisco. They do things a little bit different here. The terminology is different, of course, so it’s going to take me a while to pick it up. But I think I’ll do good.” Brooks is the latest free-agent addition for the traditionally draft-and-develop Packers. They also added tight ends Martellus Bennett and Lance Kendricks, veteran guard Jahri Evans and defensive

tackle Ricky Jean Francois, who played with Brooks in San Francisco. “He’s an athletic linebacker, a guy who can run — a violent rusher. If his speed is still up to par to what I saw when I was there, he’ll give a lot of skill positions a run for their money,” Francois said. Odom, an undrafted free agent from Arkansas State who had a strong preseason with the Falcons, could play Sunday despite his limited time with the defensive playbook. The only other outside linebacker on the roster is second-year man Kyler Fackrell, who had a quiet camp. –AP

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The Packers added outside lineback Ahmad Brooks after he was cut by the 49ers last month. “He’s an athletic linebacker, a guy who can run — a violent rusher. If his speed is still up to par to what I saw when I was there, he’ll give a lot of skill positions a run for their money,” defensive tackle Ricky Jean Francois said of the two-time All-Pro. Photo, @packers

D key again for Packers’ hopes By Genaro C. Armas AP Sports Writer

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Expectations will always be high for the Green Bay Packers’ offense with Aaron Rodgers at quarterback. Perennial hopes to return to the Super Bowl might rest on whether the Packers can successfully answer familiar issues on the other side of the line of scrimmage. It’s all about defense again. Pass coverage was porous last season at cornerback, so general manager Ted Thompson brought back former Packer Davon House as a free agent, and selected Kevin King with the top pick in the second round of the draft to bolster the position. Depth at outside linebacker behind starters Clay Matthews and Nick Perry emerged as a concern in camp, so the Packers added veteran free agent Ahmad Brooks after he was cut by the 49ers. “Draft and develop” is still the Packers’ cornerstone philosophy. But Thompson has turned to free agency a bit more this time than in recent years to help fortify the roster. On offense, free agent tight ends Martellus Bennett and Lance Kendricks spice up a potent passing attack. A ninth straight playoff appearance seems certain in Green Bay. The big

Rodgers question is whether the Packers can return to the Super Bowl after losing in the NFC title game two of the last three seasons. “We’ve been to the playoffs eight straight years, which is an accomplishment. But you want more titles,” Rodgers said. “I think us players got to take ownership of it and play better and finish this thing off.” Rodgers, who turns 34 in December, shows no signs of slowing down any time soon. After the loss to the Falcons in January, Rodgers did talk about making sure “we’re going all-in every year to

win.” In his prime, Rodgers is ready to make another run. “We’re in here, we have a job to do. That’s to prepare and perform. The personnel department’s is to bring in players. Coaches is to teach and demand,” he said when camp started. “We’ve got to do our part, everybody does their part, and that’s how you put yourself in that position to win a championship, and we’ve got to do it again this year.” Other notes and things to watch this season in Green Bay: RUN GAME: Ty Montgomery is the unquestioned starter at running back after switching positions from receiver at midseason, showing flashes of potential on the ground. He’s a tricky matchup for opposing defenses with his pass-catching ability. But Montgomery still has to prove he can handle the load for a full season. He’s backed up by three drafted rookies all getting used to the speed of the NFL: Jamaal Williams (fourth round), Aaron Jones (fifth round) and Devante Mays (seventh round). Williams showed awareness in pass blocking in camp, while Jones displayed some explosiveness. PACKERS on Page 39 >>>

Brooks gets started on the edge The Green Bay Packers are hoping veteran linebacker Ahmad Brooks will improve depth on the edge beyond starters Clay Matthews and Nick Perry. Brooks, who took part in his first practice with his new team Monday, is part of a last-minute renovation for the Packers at outside linebacker ahead of the regular-season opener Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks. The team traded Jayrone Elliott, who was expected to play heavy snaps behind Matthews and Perry, to the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday and claimed Chris Odom, who was waived by Atlanta but had intrigued the Packers before the NFL draft. Now, with Matthews (groin) and Perry (ankle) returning to practice and ready to start against the Seahawks, the Packers are BROOKS on Page 39 >>>