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Drury leaves governor’s race to run for AG

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Democratic state Rep. Scott Drury says he’s dropping out of the race for Illinois governor to run for attorney general. The former federal prosecutor from Highwood said Tuesday Illinois needs an attorney general who’s “fiercely independent.” He says he’d step up the office’s focus on fraud and corruption. Attorney General Lisa Madigan isn’t seeking re-election in 2018. The Chicago Democrat’s surprise announcement Friday prompted several Democrats to say they’re exploring bids, likely setting up a March primary. Drury was the only Democrat not to vote in favor of House Speaker Michael Madigan’s election to a 17th term as speaker. Madigan, who is Lisa Madigan’s father, also leads the Democratic Party of Illinois. Republican candidate Erika Harold, a lawyer and former Miss America from Urbana, picked up an endorsement Tuesday from House Republican Leader Jim Durkin.

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Illinois public health officials say a Kankakee County resident is the first Illinoisan to die from West Nile virus this year in the state. The Illinois Department of Public Health said Tuesday that the resident tested positive for the disease and died earlier this month. The department says there currently are 37 human cases of the mosquito-borne virus in Illinois. Last year there were 155 human cases including six deaths. This year’s first human case of West Nile reports was reported on July 20. IDPH director Nirav Shah says West Nile virus is still a concern even though the weather will start to cool soon. He says it’s still important to take precautions, like using insect repellant, wearing long-sleeve shirts and pants and staying indoors between dusk and dawn.

Small earthquake reported Downstate, felt in 3 states

The U.S. Geological Survey reports that a small earthquake in southeastern Illinois was felt across parts of Illinois, Indiana and Kentucky. The USGS says the preliminary 3.8-magnitude earthquake occurred at 6:47 a.m. on Tuesday about 7 ½ miles northeast of the city of Albion. The agency says the quake caused light to moderate shaking and very light damage. The quake’s preliminary depth was a little more than 7 miles. The Edwards County Sheriff’s office in Albion says there have been no reports of damage or injuries. The USGS says shaking was felt in Terre Haute and near Bloomington in Indiana, Owesboro and Paduch in Kentucky, and Effingham and Carbondale in Illinois. Albion is about 140 miles west of Louisville, Kentucky. –Wire reports

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A priceless piece of local history By Shane Nicholson Managing Editor

DOWNTOWN — Hidden in the mess of boxes and books in the back of the building that houses The Times was a treasure trove of local history. More than 40 boxes of abstracts, records detailing the purchase history of properties throughout the county, were among the relics left behind by former Times owner Frank Schier. Now, downtown resident and property owner Kyle Bevers is leading efforts to preserve the pieces of Rockford’s past. The scores of public records were uncovered while the building was being prepped for an estate sale over the summer, and they remained in place once the sale was complete. Schier had acquired the records at some point over the past decades and kept them in a mountain of bankers boxes in the building’s top floor. Bevers, after seeing the collection while fixing the auto lift in the rear of the building, the former REO Speedwagon automotive dealership, decided the abstracts were worth saving. “These really tell interesting stories about, not just Rockford but all of Winnebago County,” says Bevers. “Divorces and land battles and the Indian treaties and Presidents—it’s all in here.” The names throughout the opening pages of each of the volumes are a whoswho of Rockford’s founding days: Kent, Church, Haight, Crosby, Wyman, Lecuyer (née Mauh-Nah-Tee-See). Titles and land grants deeded across the county formed the towns, neighborhoods and commercial districts which still remain today. Beyond that, the path of Manifest Destiny can be seen carving its way through Winnebago County across the thousands of pages of text. More than 2,000 volumes, some more than 200 pages thick, recount the country’s drive to the west coast through the 19th century. Land granted to “half-breeds” by the U.S. government make up large portions of the current downtown Rockford area, all of which required the signature of the President and his underlings as prescribed in the First Treaty of Prairie du Chien. But those volumes bury what many would feel should be the most basic of information contained within their pages. Bevers says the most difficult part of organizing the abstracts is pinning them down to a single address. Many of the books start with tracts covering large swaths of Rockford and Winnebago County. Those hunks of land were slowly subdivided and chipped away over the decades, whittling down to a recognizable street number in the current city. “You can’t just open one up and there’s the address,” Bevers said. “Some of these,

Above: Kyle Bevers looks through a box containing more than 45 historical abstracts that were pulled from the back of the building that houses The Rock River Times. Left: The books detail the history of properties throughout Winnebago County, from the 1830s through the 1960s.

they’re using an old piece of limestone in one corner as a marker and maybe that fence over there as another. Well, that limestone and that fence aren’t there anymore, so we’ve got to do some digging to find where they go.” Bevers says it takes around 20-30 minutes with each book to narrow down an address—if one can be found at all. Ultimately, most of the abstracts come to end during the 1960s. That can leave pieces of land covering multiple modern city blocks. “It’s great when I can say this book goes to so-and-so house on such-and-such

street,” says Bevers, “but some of these, we just can’t do that. Some of them still take up entire neighborhoods or subdivisions.” Local architect Gary Anderson calls the collection one of the most valuable pieces of the city’s history that he’s seen. “They’re priceless periscopes into these properties and people,” Anderson said. “It’s really important that we preserve these documents—these are really important things. It’s pretty phenomenal that we even have something like this.” The original intent was to see the books delivered to today’s homeowners once the addresses were identified. But after

consultation with Anderson and others, Bevers feels the best option is to find a location to house the massive archive of the city’s early history. “I’m hoping they can end up at the library, since they already have a similar collection,” Bevers said. But he cautions that having an organized method by which to trope through the volumes of text must be in place first. “They’re no good to the average homeowner or the average citizen trying to find out about some history. Without some kind of system in place, they’re just a bunch of boxes of books.” Anderson agrees: “Having a central repository – I know it takes up space – but if there’s a way we could catalog these things, they’re a tremendous resource. When they started getting rid of these (abstracts) years ago, it was a great loss. I don’t know how many more of these kinds of things exist, but whatever we have left in the community we need to keep hold of.” Bevers says he hopes to complete a searchable database to stand alongside the collection, allowing local historians and landowners to look back into Rockford’s past. Anyone willing to assist in the identification and organizing of the abstracts can email The Rock River Times at contact@ rockrivertimes.com with the subject line “Historical Project.” R.

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MACHESNEY PARK

Blighted homes targeted for demolition BY JIM HAGERTY CONTRIBUTOR

MACHESNEY PARK — Like the City of Rockford, Machesney Park is preparing to eliminate blight within its village limits. The village was awarded a grant through the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) to complement its Initiative To Abate Housing Blight (ITAHB) program. Leaders say six vacant properties will be demolished. They were selected after several Machesney Park neighborhoods were measured for blight. To be eligible for the IHDA state program, homes must be vacant and contain an

incomplete structure. Homes must be in disrepair with no construction within six months. Owners must also have given written notice to abandon the homes. That condition is often waived if police have received at least one report of trespassing, vandalism or other illegal acts being committed at blighted properties in the last six months; or the homes have been declared unﬁt for occupancy by a court or municipality. Leaders say the e�ort will not only reduce blight but help surrounding property values, some of which are still reeling from the Great Recession. Waves of homes were

lost in foreclosure because of the banking crash and some have remained vacant. There’s also a public safety concern when blighted properties go unaddressed for long periods. They become structurally dangerous and magnets for vagrancy and criminal activity. “Several of the applicable homes were the product of subprime lending that occurred over 10 years ago,” Community Development Director James Richter II said. “This program helps to improve neighborhoods that have been blemished by a few abandoned structures.” Funds Machesney Park does not spend on demolition can be used to secure other

blighted property for future demolition or rehab unused buildings. Demolition began this week. Machesney Park used a $3 million federal grant last year to raze 24 blighted properties located in its ﬂoodplain, which includes the Shore Drive area that is commonly a�ected when the Rock River rises. Rockford is currently tackling the same issue. The city owns more than 2,000 vacant properties. While many have been destroyed by ﬂooding, others are bank foreclosures left to the elements. The city recently tapped 29 homes for demolition, bringing it one shy of the goal to raze 100 properties in 2017. R.

CITY

Personal injury suit settled; board appointments OK’d BY JIM HAGERTY CONTRIBUTOR

CITY HALL — The City of Rockford on Monday averted a civil trial by settling a lawsuit ﬁled by an elderly woman after being injured by a city employee two years ago. Elva Damon, 75, was walking across Rockton Avenue on June 23, 2005, when a city pickup truck backed into her. She su�ered a broken elbow, an injury requiring surgical repair. According to the suit, the driver did not use a horn to alert pedestrians that he was backing up or look where he was going. The suit will be settled for $205,000. An October court hearing will be canceled. Damon is represented by Rockford attorney Tom Fabiano. • In other City of Rockford business Monday, a proposal to change the way the city pays its vendors was laid over after it couldn’t garner enough votes. The proposal is aimed at improving cashﬂow for the many small companies that provide services for Rockford. Passing the measurere requires a city rule change and preceding super-majority on the city council. It needed a 10-vote majority, but Aldermen Tim Durkee, R-1; Chad Tuneberg,

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R-3; Kevin Forst, R-4; and Frank Beach, R-10, voted against it. “I understand the there are some vendors that need quicker action,” Beach said. “But [they] are few in terms of the total. I wonder why we would change the whole thing to accommodate just a few, rather than come up with some other way to deal with the few.” The mayor says the idea was hatched by a number of local vendors who took part in discussions about how to improve the city’s relationship with local companies. “We, as a council, have wanted to move towards making Rockford as easy as possible to do business with,” McNamara said. Currently, the takes about four to six weeks to pay its bills. Invoices are ﬁrst reviewed by sta� and approved by aldermen before being paid. The proposal aims to cut the process by two weeks.

Board appointments

Several board and commission seats were filled with new and returning members Monday night. Each appointment was made by McNamara and approved by aldermen. Mustafa Abdall, Jennifer Smith, Tom Fabiano and Dan Roszkowski will serve

five-year staggered terms on the Zoning Board of Appeals. Fabiano and Roszkowski are re-appointments. On the Rockford Public Library Board, Cesar Sanchez and Henrietta DotsonWilliams are newcomers, while Paul Logli, Dawn Durkin, Jessica Koltz, Oliver Baer and Brad Long were re-appointed to new three-year terms. Brian Blakemore, Kerry Harlacher, Joel Sjostrom and William Waldorf were re-appointed to the Building Board of Appeals. Each will serve another five-years. Jennifer Spencer and Mokhtar Mohammed were appointed for the first time. Aldermen also approved re-appointments of developer Sunil Puri and Chicago Rockford International Airport Director Mike Dunn to the Rockford Area Venues and Entertainment Authority (RAVE) Board of Directors. O�cers of the RAVE Board are Craig Thomas, chairman; John Phelps, vice chairman; Jollene Haney, secretary; and Tim Rollins, authority counsel. In addition to Dunn, and Puri, RAVE directors are Howie Heaton, Maurice West Sr., Rudy Valdez, Michael Schirger and Tom Walsh. Elected o�cials serving on the board are Alderman Frank Beach,

R-10; Alderman Chad Tuneberg, R-3; and Republican Winnebago County board member Fred Wescott.

Other boards and commissions

Historic Preservation Commission: Val Olafson, Olga Kampmeier. Each will serve three-year terms. Board of Fire and Police Commissioners: Jessica Jones, three-year term. Rockford Mass Transit District: Herbert Johnson, David Sidney—four-year terms. Tra�c Commission: Don Bissell, Todd Fagen, Fred Lierman, Michael Smith, Dock Ward—five-year terms. Rockford Housing Authority: Jeff Dibenedetto, Alice Jenkins, Ken Oliver. Each will serve five years. Electrical Commission: Scott Baier, Andy Kwiatoski, Mark Primm—threeyear terms. Mechanical Board: Richard Beck, Tom Whitlock—five-years. Police Pension Board: Scott Laue— three-year term. The full City Council meets on the first and third Monday of every month. Committee meetings are the second and fourth Monday. R.

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Analysis says gerrymandering in Illinois not what many think BY SHANE NICHOLSON

MANAGING EDITOR

errymandering may be in play in Illinois, but it’s not deciding the result of many elections. That’s the analysis of the Better Government Association, a nonpartisan non-proﬁt watchdog group. While a Supreme Court case will likely see the legislative lines in Wisconsin redrawn, the outcome is unlikely to impact Illinois. The case from up north is looking at whether Republicans in the legislature drew lines that overwhelmingly favored the GOP. But applying the same methods of analysis to Illinois produces results that the BGA says should leave Republicans wanting to “hold o� on breaking out the champagne.”

“That conclusion flies in the face of the deeply held conviction among many Republicans,” the BGA says, “that mapmaking foul play is the prime reason why powerful Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and fellow Democrats have for years remained firmly in control of both the Illinois House and Senate.” In short, a tool called the e�ciency gap – a method to determine vote distribution developed by Nicholas Stephanopoulos, assistant professor at the University of Chicago Law School, and Eric McGhee, a research fellow at the nonpartisan Public Policy Institute of California – shows that while legislative maps in Illinois may be rigged, they merely keep incumbents in power and do not ensure that Democrats keep a stranglehold on the statehouse. From the BGA: “Designed to determine whether gerrymandering has enabled one political party to unduly extend its power, the formula compares the di�erence in so-called wasted votes— either those cast for a losing candidate or those cast for the victor in excess of what was needed to win. The election favors the party with fewer wasted votes, Stephanopoulos and McGhee wrote. “Because each legislative district represents roughly the same number of voters, the calculation can be simplified: The e�ciency gap is the di�erence between the share of seats a party actually wins and the share it should be projected to win based on the average district vote in such contests.” For Illinois, the outcome is clear: vote totals correspond to representation in Springfield, something that cannot be said about Wisconsin, where Republicans have routinely outgained their vote totals. In 2012, the first election after the Wisconson GOP redrew maps, the party gained around 18 seats due to redistricting. While only 45 percent of Wisconsin voters chose a GOP candidate in 2012, Republicans attained a 60-to-38 advantage in the legislature. In Illinois, Republicans have regularly met or exceeded their expected results, albeit by more modest numbers. Stephanopoulos and McGhee propose an 8-point gap in their 100-point system to be the point of scrutiny. In Illinois, the GOP hasn’t strayed more than 3 points from their expected outcomes in the past three elections, and the party exceeded its expected haul in the 2016 election. And while the outcome of the Supreme Court decision can’t be known, it’s unlikely to have an e�ect on the way Illinois’ maps are drawn, say experts. “You’re not going to change the demographic and political culture of Illinois just by changing the lines,” David Yepsen, the former director of the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, told the BGA. That’s bad news for Republicans hoping to overcome the ever-expanding Chicago metro area. Again, from the BGA: “The disadvantage to Illinois Republicans is that the vast majority of Downstate counties are losing population while Chicago and its environs become a ‘super urban metro area,’ said Charles Franklin, a professor of law and public policy at Marquette University Law School in Milwaukee. “’It’s hard to design districts that break into that urban bloc, that shatter that large population,’ Franklin said.” That means that no matter the outcome of the Wisconsin case, it will likely leave Republicans in Illinois left wanting for a more favorable map. “What redistricting has clearly done in Illinois,” the BGA concludes, “is preserve the careers of incumbents of both parties.” R.

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Changes coming to boat registration policies BY GREG BISHOP

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Boaters in Illinois take note: There are some changes coming to state law in order to speed up the process of getting your watercraft back on the water quicker. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is working through a ten week backlog of watercraft registrations. That’s one reason state Rep. Tim Butler, R-Springﬁeld, said changes were necessary. His measure, House Bill 434, was signed into law earlier this month and changes the expiration date of the three-year watercraft licence from June 30 to Sept. 30 for when a watercraft must be registered. “The crush isn’t going to be as much early in the year to have these questions

answered by the sta�,” Butler said. That’s not just good for the boater, it’s also good for the state, Butler said. “It makes it easier for the sta� at DNR to do their job,” Butler said, “and also doesn’t put as much burden on them in a time of year when everyone is getting up and going into the outdoor season in Illinois.” Butler also said it was confusing trying to ﬁgure out whether a boat should be titled or when the title fee should be paid. “So that’s why they eliminated the title fee for boats under 21 feet, and then rolled into the registration fee for boats over that length,” Butler said. According to the most recent numbers from DNR there were 238,232 registered watercraft in Illinois. The measure signed last week doesn’t take e�ect until June 2018.

Sec. of state warns of hurricanerelated investor scams SPRINGFIELD — Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White has a word of warning for investors: Recent hurricanes in Texas and Florida will likely produce investment scams. The secretary of state’s o�ce includes the Illinois Securities Department. It regulates investment advisers and securities brokers. White urges caution around promises of quick and high returns on investments. Cons might include claims of government contracts to clean up or rebuild. Messages come via unsolicited email,

social media messages or aggressive telemarketers. The securities department recommends deleting unsolicited emails or electronic messages and hanging up on aggressive cold-callers promoting investments. They often tout unproven technologies or products. O�cials say there’s no risk-free or guaranteed investment. And potential investors should check with White’s o�ce about whether the seller and investment are legally licensed. –Associated Press

Winnebago, Ogle, Stephenson eligible for flood assistance SPRINGFIELD — Gov. Bruce Rauner says that federal loan assistance is being made available for residents in five Illinois counties a�ected by flooding in July. Rauner’s o�ce said Tuesday that the U.S. Small Business Administration has approved the state’s request for help. That means people and businesses in Carroll, Jo Daviess, Ogle, Stephenson and Winnebago counties are eligible to apply for low-interest, long-term loans.

Rauner says the assistance will help those a�ected “begin the next phase of their recovery from this disaster.” The governor’s o�ce says an August damage assessment identified more than 110 homes, six businesses and one non-proﬁt in Stephenson County had major damage and uninsured losses due to the ﬂooding. –Associated Press

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Schools

Four inducted into RPS 205 Fine Arts Hall By Jim Hagerty Contributor

ROCKFORD — There’s something to be said for those who attribute their artistic endeavors when they were young for where ended up as adults. For the 2017 class of the Rockford Public Schools Fine Arts Hall of Fame, it’s a common theme. “I am proud of my heritage growing up in Rockford,” composer Jake Runestad said Saturday just before he was inducted into the hall. A 2004 graduate of Guilford High School, Runestad is now based in Minneapolis. When he’s not home, his schedule is filled as one of the handfuls of people in the United States who makes his living composing and conducting classical music. And the 31-year-old’s resume already speaks for itself. His compositions have been heard at the White House, Carnegie Hall, Kennedy Center, Sistine Chapel and the Sydney Opera House, to name a few. “W hen we are children, we are encouraged to use our imagination,” he said, “to be writers, to be artists, actors, composers, singers, athletes and comedians—anything we want to do to express ourselves. At some point, our culture nags at us to do away with our creativity in order to fit a prescribed path at normality. I had teachers in Rockford who believed that imagination and creativity were fundamental parts of our development.” Among those educators is Jim Crow, who was at East High School in 1990 when he assembled football players, cheerleaders and a host of others with a desire to act for a production of Grease. “The most popular [musicals] from the ‘50s was Grease, and everyone wanted to be in it,” Crow said. The production became the first RPS 205 musical selected for the Illinois High

School Theatre Festival. With a cast of 45, it was a festival favorite that year. Crow was one of only three East staff members tasked with taming the musical that featured 12 different sets. He takes little credit though. Crow directed the show, but the cast and crew made it successful and hall worthy. “We worked well together,” Crow said. Kathryn Engel-Terasaki taught in a dozen RPS schools, ending her career as the district’s fine and performing arts coordinator in 2010. Like Crow, “E-T,” as she’s still known, credited her success and 40-year hall-of-fame tenure to her students and the colleagues who help shape them. “I knew very early what I was born to do,” Terasaki said, recalling the day her sixth-grade teacher suggested she join the ranks. “He planted that seed for me.” A Golden Apple winner, Terasaki was also received the Rotary’s Outstanding Teaching Award and Rockford’s Special Education Advisory Council’s Race Unity Award. As a performer, she has performed with the Rockford Summer Orchestra, Freeport Summer Orchestra. Visual artist Mark Adamany, who is currently in the home stretch of large public piece for the City of Woodstock, also humbly downplayed his accomplishments. While he too is among a small percentage of creators who make their living from the craft, his path to success was anything but straight. After graduating from Rockford College, there was not one, two, but three graduate school rejection letters. Then there was the corporate advertising job that didn’t pan out. That’s when Adamany said he heard the words that changed his life forever. No, they weren’t spoken by a teacher, although he recounted many that were. His high school days were long behind him by the mid-’90s. And even though

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peers and mentors held his work in high regard, recent setbacks played havoc on the confidence he once thought would springboard him to the top. “I really wanted my MFA,” the 1985 Guilford graduate said. “It was a dream. My father sat me down and said, ‘Son, I believe in you. You are a very talented young man with nothing by bright future ahead of you.’ On that very day, my father encouraged me to start my own business.”

Today, Adamany Art & Design is a Rockford staple, and Mark’s national and international awards almost total the number of his public murals. Since 1992, he’s done projects for Rock River Ford, Big Al’s, Beef-A-Roo, City of Belvidere, Peak Fitness and Pepsi to name a few. The 2016 Rockford Public Schools Fine Arts Hall of Fame inductees were Tom Heflin, Ann Rundall, Kevin Wilson and Marcel Wilson. R.

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COUNTY

Snark, ﬁghting will not bring budget solution BY JOHN GUEVARA

CONTRIBUTOR

imon Sinek is an exceptional speaker, famous for his books and TED talks on leadership and the workplace. In 2014, he gave a talk, “Why Good Leaders Make You Feel Safe.” In that talk, he referenced Next Jump CEO Charlie Kim and Kim’s response to the Great Recession a few years ago. Instead of layo�s, Kim chose to give himself a pay cut. Upper management took pay cuts. And they worked with their employees to make sure everybody still had a job through the end of the recession. Yes, it took pay cuts. Yes, it took taking unpaid days o�. But everyone kept their job. Winnebago County is facing a similar crisis. The most recent deficit projection is $6.9 million. The County Board is choosing to cut the Sheri�’s Department by $4.3 million. The SAFE Committee, a group of area business owners and concerned citizens, ran an ad condemning the proposed cuts to the Sheri�’s department, and specifically identifying board members as either for or against public safety. There have been plenty of editorials in response to the ad. The Register Star’s Chuck Sweeny thinks the sheri� should take a page from Sweeny’s crony, former Sheri� Myers, who made budget cuts “work” in the past. Sweeny fails to mention three things. First is that Rockford continued a meteoric rise up the ‘most violent city’ rankings as a result of the cuts to former Sheri� Myers’ budget. Second, he omits Myers’ perpetual and vociferous requests for additional funds, citing a rising jail population and crime reports for the need. Third, Sweeny doesn’t tell you that previous county boards began a slow reversal of those cuts in the FY2013 budget that continued through FY2017. The sheri� department’s budget is not what it was before the recession. But previous county boards did fight to put as much money as possible into public safety e�orts. Ted Biondo does a good job explaining how the county board continued to put more money into public safety through the current budget year. What he and the SAFE critics fail to do is explain how their interpretation of the cuts is more valid than that of the chief public safety

o�cer in Winnebago County. The ad did fire up board members who just don’t know what else to do. Board member Eli Nicolosi says that the budget cut supporters are right to be angry even if it’s for the wrong reason. The ad wrongly criticizes the board members—but they don’t have an answer that doesn’t end up hurting public safety next year. He says opponents of the cut are wrong but for the right reasons: they don’t want to deficit spend, but they also want to keep fighting for safer streets. “We’re holding out for a better solution.” The only feasible alternative currently floated was by Operations Committee Chairman Gary Jury. Jury says a shortterm combination of freezing or cutting wages and furloughs in the short term while working to find cost savings by increasing e�ciencies in the long term could balance this budget and future budgets without layo�s. For the long-term, if public safety is so important, and every option should be on the table, put a referendum on the ballot for the voters to decide on a small incremental sales tax. Require that the sales tax to sunset when the jail bonds are paid o� without renewal. Chairman Frank Haney respects the work done by previous county board members, and the former administration. They worked to create a budgeted “savings account” in the public safety sales tax funds in order to save for a day when the county faced deficits—while working to maintain the county’s fund balances. The county labor budget has grown so big, the savings account is dry. The state of Illinois has structured local governments in such a way that if taxes aren’t increased, government will not function. We are a community on the brink. There are short- and long-term solutions to the county budget that will not sacrifice crime fighting. It is the responsibility of our leaders to stop sniping at each other in print and on social media. It is the responsibility of labor leaders to join the administrators, elected o�cials and taxpayers to follow Charlie Kim’s example: “It’s better that we all should su�er a little, than any of us should su�er a lot.” R. John Guevara is a former Winnebago County Board Member.

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New program aimed at downtown businesses By Jim Hagerty Contributor

DOWNTOWN — A new pilot program to encourage Rockford businesses to participate in further beautification efforts in the city is now underway. The “Business is Blooming” campaign was launched as a partnership between the Rockford Area Convention & Visitor’s Bureau’s Forest City Beautiful program and area businesses. The program’s message is simple: If businesses take ownership of the community by beautifying their property, Rockford will be a more inviting place to live, conduct business and visit. “We wanted to expand the Forest City Beautiful program,” RACVB Director of Marketing and Public Affairs Josh Albrecht said. “The pilot program reaches out to businesses who have already committed to beautifying the city on their own. And they have helped us recognize the public-private partnership.” The program honored six Rockford businesses with inaugural Business is Blooming awards: Abreo, Community Foundation of Rockford, HolmstromKennedyPC, The Loc Shop, Prairie Street Brewing Co., and Woodfire Brick Oven Pizza. Albrecht said each recipient was recognized as a flagship Rockford business, after which the program is being patterned. The 2018 award winners will be chosen among applicants from three downtown areas: The River District, Midtown District and the Coronado-Haskell Neighborhood. In subsequent years, Albrecht says the program will include all of Rockford, something leaders say will have a major impact on Rockford’s image, especially for those coming to the Forest City from other regions.

Launched in 2014, Forest City Beautiful began as a landscaping effort that brought 75 planters and nine public sculptures downtown. In just three years, it has expanded to streetscapes, walkways, and host of other public areas. The program is a $500,000 collaboration between the Community Foundation, City of Rockford, RACVB and several nonprofit and business partners. “They all believe that the center of our city, when vibrant and active, is also beautiful,” RACVB President and CEO John Groh said. “This encourages individuals and businesses to look around them to see what they can do to maintain their public space.” The new program, Groh says, aims to share the responsibility and success of the Forest City Beautiful. “Our staff, board and partners said, ‘This is important, but we really can’t do it alone.’ It was never [the bureau’s] aim to take full responsibility for beautifying this already beautiful city, but to encourage [others] by setting examples. It’s the right thing to do and it’s good for business.” Business owners interested in entering the 2018 Business is Blooming Contest can register online. Categories of applicants are determined by business type and number of employees. Judges will look for well-maintained landscaping, facades and hardscape and overall cleanliness. First impressions are important, too. Businesses that make a strong overall first impression—those with a “wow” factor—are encouraged to apply. Winners receive a trophy, a Forest City Beautiful “Business of Distinction” window cling and a business promo prize package. R.

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Nation

Amid opioid crisis, insurers restrict pricey, less addictive painkillers By Katie Thomas The New York Times

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t a time when the United States is in the grip of an opioid epidemic, many insurers are limiting access to pain medications that carry a lower risk of addiction or dependence, even as they provide comparatively easy access to generic opioid medications. The reason, experts say: Opioid drugs are generally cheap while safer alternatives are often more expensive. Drugmakers, pharmaceutical distributors, pharmacies and doctors have come under intense scrutiny in recent years, but the role that insurers — and the pharmacy benefit managers that run their drug plans — have played in the opioid crisis has received less attention. That may be changing, however. The New York state attorney general’s office sent letters last week to the three largest pharmacy benefit managers — CVS Caremark, Express Scripts and OptumRx — asking how they were addressing the crisis. ProPublica and The New York Times analyzed Medicare prescription drug plans covering 35.7 million people in the second quarter of this year. Only one-third of the people covered, for example, had any access to Butrans, a painkilling skin patch that contains a less-risky opioid, buprenorphine. And every drug plan that covered lidocaine patches, which are not addictive but cost more than other generic pain drugs, required that patients get prior approval for them. In contrast, almost every plan covered common opioids and very few required any prior approval. The insurers have also erected more hurdles to approving addiction treatments than for the addictive substances themselves, the analysis found. Alisa Erkes lives with stabbing pain in her abdomen that, for more than two years, was made tolerable by Butrans. But in January, her insurer, UnitedHealthcare, stopped covering the drug, which had cost the company $342 for a four-week supply. After unsuccessfully appealing the denial, Erkes and her doctor scrambled to find a replacement that would quiet her excruciating stomach pains. They eventually settled on long-acting morphine, a cheaper opioid that UnitedHealthcare covered with no questions asked. It costs her and her insurer a total of $29 for a month’s supply. The Drug Enforcement Administration

Alisa Erkes, who has Behcet’s disease, now takes extended-release morphine and hydrocodone after her insurance company stopped covering the painkilling skin patch Butrans that had been effective for her chronic pain. Photo, Kevin D. Liles for The New York Times places morphine in a higher category than Butrans for risk of abuse and dependence. Addiction experts say that buprenorphine also carries a lower risk of overdose. UnitedHealthcare, the nation’s largest health insurer, places morphine on its lowest-cost drug coverage tier with no prior permission required, while in many cases excluding Butrans. And it places Lyrica, a non-opioid, brand-name drug that treats nerve pain, on its most expensive tier, requiring patients to try other drugs first. Erkes, who is 28 and lives in Smyrna, Georgia, is afraid of becoming addicted and has asked her husband to keep a close watch on her. “Because my Butrans was denied, I have had to jump into addictive drugs,” she said. UnitedHealthcare said Erkes had not exhausted her appeals, including the right to ask a third party to review her case. It said in a statement, “We will work with her physician to find the best option for her current health status.” Matthew N. Wiggin, a spokesman for UnitedHealthcare, said that the company was trying to reduce long-term use of opioids. “All opioids are addictive, which is why we work with care providers and members to promote non-opioid treatment options for people suffering from chronic pain,” he said. Dr. Thomas R. Frieden, who led the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

under President Obama, said that insurance companies, with few exceptions, had “not done what they need to do to address” the opioid epidemic. Right now, he noted, it is easier for most patients to get opioids than treatment for addiction. Leo Beletsky, an associate professor of law and health sciences at Northeastern University, went further, calling the insurance system “one of the major causes

of the crisis” because doctors are given incentives to use less expensive treatments that provide fast relief. The Department of Health and Human Services is studying whether insurance companies make opioids more accessible than other pain treatments. An early analysis suggests that they are placing fewer restrictions on opioids than on less addictive, non-opioid medications and non-drug treatments like physical therapy, said Christopher M. Jones, a senior policy official at the department. Insurers say they have been addressing the issue on many fronts, including monitoring patients’ opioid prescriptions, as well as doctors’ prescribing patterns. “We have a very comprehensive approach toward identifying in advance who might be getting into trouble, and who may be on that trajectory toward becoming dependent on opioids,” said Dr. Mark Friedlander, the chief medical officer of Aetna Behavioral Health who participates on its opioid task force. Aetna and other insurers say they have seen marked declines in monthly opioid prescriptions in the past year or so. At least two large pharmacy benefit managers announced this year that they would limit coverage of new prescriptions for pain pills to a seven- or 10-day supply. And bowing to public pressure — not to mention government investigations — several insurers have removed barriers that had made it difficult to get coverage for drugs that treat addiction, like Suboxone.

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Experts in addiction note that the opioid epidemic has been changing and that the problem now appears to be rooted more in the illicit trade of heroin and fentanyl. But the potential for addiction to prescribed opioids is real: 20 percent of patients who receive an initial 10-day prescription for opioids will still be using the drugs after a year, according to a recent analysis by the CDC. Several patients said in interviews that they were terriﬁed of becoming dependent on opioid medications and were unwilling to take them, despite their pain. In 2009, Amanda Jantzi weaned herself o� opioids by switching to the more expensive Lyrica to treat the pain associated with interstitial cystitis, a chronic bladder condition. But earlier this year, Jantzi, who is 33 and lives in Virginia, switched jobs and got a new insurer — Anthem — which said it would not cover Lyrica because there was not su�cient evidence to prove that it worked for interstitial cystitis. Jantzi’s appeal was denied. She cannot a�ord the roughly $520 monthly retail price of Lyrica, she said, so she takes generic gabapentin, a related, cheaper drug. She said it does not

manage the pain as well as Lyrica, which she took for eight years. “It’s infuriating,” she said. Jantzi said she wanted to avoid returning to opioids. However, “I could see other people, faced with a similar situation, saying, ‘I can’t live like this, I’m going to need to go back to painkillers,’” she said. In a statement, Anthem said that its members have to meet certain requirements before it will pay for Lyrica. Members can apply for an exception, the insurer said. Jantzi said she did just that and was turned down. With Butrans, the drug that Erkes was denied, several insurers either do not cover it, require a high out-of-pocket payment, or will pay for it only after a patient has tried other opioids and failed to get relief. In one case, OptumRx, which is owned by UnitedHealth Group, suggested that a member taking Butrans consider switching to a “lower cost alternative,” such as OxyContin or extended-release morphine, according to a letter provided by the member. Wiggin, the UnitedHealthcare spokesman, said the company’s rules and preferred drug list “are designed to ensure

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members have access to drugs they need for acute situations, such as post-surgical care or serious injury, or ongoing cancer treatment and end of life care,” as well as for long-term use after alternatives are tried. Butrans is sold by Purdue Pharma, which has been accused of fueling the opioid epidemic through its aggressive marketing of OxyContin. Butrans is meant for patients for whom other medications, like immediate-release opioids or anti-inﬂammatory pain drugs, have failed to work, and some scientiﬁc analyses say there is not enough evidence to show it works better than other drugs for pain. Dr. Andrew Kolodny is a critic of widespread opioid prescribing and a co-director of opioid policy research at the Heller School for Social Policy and Management at Brandeis University. Kolodny said he was no fan of Butrans because he did not believe it was e�ective for chronic pain, but he objected to insurers suggesting that patients instead take a “cheaper, more dangerous opioid.” “That’s stupid,” he said. Erkes’s pain specialist, Dr. Jordan Tate, said her patient had been stable on the Butrans patch until January, when UnitedHealthcare stopped covering the product and denied Erkes’s appeal. Without Butrans, Erkes, who once visited the doctor every two months, was now in Tate’s o�ce much more frequently, and once went to the emergency room because she could not control her pain, thought to be related to an autoimmune disorder, Behcet’s disease. Tate said she and Erkes reluctantly settled on extended-release morphine, a drug that UnitedHealthcare approved without any prior authorization, even though morphine is considered more addictive than the Butrans patch. She also takes hydrocodone when the pain spikes and Lyrica, which UnitedHealthcare approved after requiring a prior authorization. Erkes acknowledged that she could have

continued with further appeals, but said the process exhausted her and she eventually gave up. While Tate said Erkes had not shown signs of abusing painkillers, her situation was far from ideal. “She’s in her 20s and she’s on extended-release morphine — it’s just not the pretty story that it was six months ago.” Many experts who study opioid abuse say they also are concerned about insurers’ limits on addiction treatments. Some state Medicaid programs for the poor, which pay for a large share of addict ion t reatments, cont inue to require advance approval before Suboxone can be prescribed or they place time limits on its use, both of which interfere with treatment, said Lindsey Vuolo, associate director of health law and policy at the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse. Drugs like Suboxone, or its generic equivalent, are used to wean people off opioids but can also be misused. The analysis by ProPublica and the Times found that restrictions remain prevalent in Medicare plans, as well. Drug plans covering 33.6 million people include Suboxone, but two-thirds require prior authorization. Even when such requirements do not exist, the out-of-pocket costs of the drugs are often una�ordable, a number of pharmacists and doctors said. At Dr. Shawn Ryan’s addiction-treatment practice in Cincinnati, called BrightView, sta� members often take patients to the pharmacy to ﬁll their prescriptions for addiction medications and then watch them take their ﬁrst dose. Research has shown that such oversight improves the odds of success. But when it takes hours to gain approval, some patients leave, said Ryan, who is also president of the Ohio Society of Addiction Medicine. “The guy walks out, and you can’t blame him,” Ryan said. “He’s like, ‘Hey man, I’m here to get help. What’s the deal?’”

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Midwest

heel of the North American industrial economy.” It concluded that an unexpected six-month closure of the lock would be “catastrophic” because of the disruption to the supply chain that extends from the iron mines of Minnesota and Michigan, to the steel mills of the Great Lakes region, onward to manufacturers that depend on steel — especially the automakers. It projected a $1.1 trillion loss in gross domestic product. “Almost 11 million people in the United States and potentially millions more in Canada and Mexico would become unemployed due to the production stoppage, and the economy would enter a severe recession,” the report said. “There are no plans or solutions that could mitigate the damage to the manufacturing industries dependent on this supply chain.” Vanta Coda, executive director of the Duluth Seaway Port Authority, said he’s often asked if he believes that figure. He said his reply is always: “What if it’s only 5 (million)? What if it’s only six? What if it’s only eight?” No matter what, he said, the risk is too great to ignore.

The politics

Vessels large and small pass through the structures known as the Soo Locks, connecting Lake Superior with the rest of the Great Lakes, more than 7,000 times a year. Photo, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Great Lakes states renew push for new lock at critical point By Steve Karnowski Associated Press

MINNEAPOLIS — Officials from Great Lakes states are making a renewed push to win approval of a long stalled proposal for adding a new lock to the Soo Locks complex, a critical chokepoint that connects Lake Superior to the lower Great Lakes. Only one of the two working locks there handles large iron ore boats. A Homeland Security study says an unplanned six-month closure of the Poe Lock due to an accident or terrorist attack would shut down much of the U.S. steel industry and that the economic shockwaves could cost 11 million jobs. That’s more than the Great Recession. A Treasury Department report projects a net economic benefit of up to $1.7 billion from a new Soo Lock. Here’s look at some of the issues:

The Soo Locks

The Soo Locks at Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, carry all the shipping traffic between Lake Superior and the rest of the Great Lakes, including ships bound for the Atlantic Ocean — more than 10,000 one-way trips and about 80 million tons

of cargo annually. The cargo is mostly iron ore and coal, but also includes grain and even wind turbine blades. Boats longer than 730 feet or wider than 75 feet, which account for 85 percent of the cargo passing through the locks, are too big for the MacArthur Lock. The big vulnerability is that nearly all iron ore mined in the U.S. goes through the locks on the way to steel mills elsewhere, mostly on boats that must use the Poe Lock instead. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers does not have an official price tag for a new lock, but similar projects have cost about $1 billion, said Lynn Rose, spokeswoman for the Corps’ Detroit district.

The threat

A 2015 Department of Homeland Security study called the Poe Lock “the Achilles

Congress first authorized a new Poe-sized lock in 1986 but never funded it. A bipartisan group of lawmakers led by Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Michigan, and Rep. Jack Bergman, R-Michigan, introduced legislation in June to try again. They won backing Monday from the Great Lakes Commission. The commission, which includes officials from eight states and two provinces, is holding its annual meeting this week in Duluth. The group’s vice chairman, John Linc Stine, said there are reasons for hope because there’s a growing consensus about the danger of economic vulnerability and the need for redundancy. But Stine, who’s also commissioner of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, also acknowledged there’s a lot of competition for federal infrastructure dollars.

The economic benefit

Modernizing the Soo Locks made a Treasury Department-commissioned list last fall of 40 proposed projects that would have major economic significance. It projected the net economic benefit of rehabilitating the Poe Lock or adding another lock at $600 million to $1.7 billion. The Poe Lock is nearly 50 years old while the MacArthur Lock is more than 70 years old. The report said closures of the Poe Lock are expected to increase. But infrastructure “serves in silence,” Coda said. People don’t think about it until something goes wrong, he said. Backers of a new lock are hoping they don’t have to wait for a catastrophe. “We can’t wait until it breaks,” Coda said.

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Commentary

Two female pioneers announce retirement By Rich Miller

Capitol Fax

ate last Thursday night, I was chasing a story about the rumored retirement of state Rep. Barbara Flynn Currie, Illinois’ first-ever female House majority leader, when I got a text message from a high-level employee of Attorney General Lisa Madigan. She asked if she could call me Friday morning about something her boss was doing that day. I said of course and went back to work. A few minutes later, Leader Currie finally returned my repeated calls and texts, and I forgot all about the AG Madigan request. Back in 1979, when Currie started her first term, Chicago’s House delegation was packed with very conservative white men. But, now, “I don’t feel as if I’m leaving a void” by retiring, the liberal legislator from Chicago’s liberal Hyde Park neighborhood told me Thursday night. The city’s delegation these days is filled with “fresh, bright, able, progressive people,” Currie said. Currie had a difficult time that night singling out a favored highlight of what will be 40 years in the House and 20 years as Majority Leader by the time she retires. Instead, she ticked off a long list of subjects, ranging from early childhood education, to civil rights and civil liberties, women’s issues, environmental issues, freedom of information, school funding and even the impeachment of Rod Blagojevich.

Currie

Madigan

Currie said her stamina and energy isn’t what it used to be and it was time to “do something different.” Currie took a lot of grief when House Speaker Michael Madigan made her his majority leader. Some of her fellow independent liberals viewed her as a sell-out to party machine hacks. Downstate legislators were upset that Madigan had picked a fellow Chicagoan instead of maintaining geographic balance by choosing someone from their ranks. And conservative Democrats, some of whom were uncomfortable with a female majority leader, viewed her as too much of an intellectual who was always championing politically “dangerous” ideas like state-regulated needle exchange programs to prevent the spread of AIDS among intravenous drug users. But she has shown over time that she could effectively work within the system without losing her liberal street cred,

and Speaker Madigan is now far more open to liberal causes than he was before he elevated Currie to the second chair. Illinois, for instance, now has five needle exchange centers. Also, as the country has shifted to a partisan divide between urban/ suburban vs. exurban/rural, Downstate Democrats have been disappearing and losing some influence within the caucus. I finished talking with Currie and went to bed. The next morning after I’d written the story about her and done a couple of blog posts, my phone rang. It was that same Lisa Madigan employee who’d texted me the night before. I’d completely forgotten about it. “Hold on a second,” the staffer said, “Lisa wants to talk to you.” I instantly knew what it was. This was no routine call. The attorney general informed me that she wasn’t running for re-election or any

waste were removed, sorted, and recycled or disposed of safely. We ARE making a difference thanks to all of you! We would also like to thank the following Oregon Area sponsors for their time, support, and services: Sheriff Brian VanVickle and the Ogle County Sheriff’s Office, the Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department, the Oregon Park District, White Pelican Canoe Rental, Oregon Together, American Rivers, and the Rock River Trail Initiative. Thanks also to RRS Founder, Frank Masterman, Oregon City Commissioner, Terry Schuster, Grant Afflerbaugh and Rick O’Neil from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, the Oregon Boy Scouts and leader Ray Gruber, and all those who came out to

volunteer for this event. The Byron Area RRS was led by Mike Challis. They covered a four mile stretch of the river by foot and by boat. This year, efforts were initiated by Ted VanSickle to start a sweep of the Rock between Castle Rock State Park and Grand Detour. We hope for volunteers and clean-up efforts in this section to grow in the coming years. Seven other sections of the Rock River outside of Ogle County were also cleaned up on September 9th. The towns of Waupun, Watertown, Janesville, and Beloit (two areas) in Wisconsin, and Rockton and Rockford in Illinois participated. Our goal is to have communities all the way up and down the Rock River coordi-

other office next year. “I’m ready to move on to a new challenge,” she said when I asked why. Attorney General Madigan talked about running for governor more than once in the past, but she took herself out four years ago, saying she wouldn’t run as long as her father, Speaker Madigan, was in office. But AG Madigan told me she doesn’t regret not having the opportunity to run for governor. “I ran for attorney general because I believed this office would be the greatest opportunity to help people,” she said, flatly denying that she got out because she feared she might lose re-election because of her infamous father’s horrific poll ratings. She didn’t rule out a future run for office and pointedly refused to rule out a bid for governor beyond 2018. But if a Democrat defeats Gov. Bruce Rauner next year, that’ll put Madigan out of the running for maybe eight more years. I can’t say I blame her for getting out now. She’s also been mentioned as a possible Chicago mayoral candidate, but I was told in no uncertain terms she wouldn’t run for mayor in 2019. It really sounded to me like she was looking forward to a private sector career. And what about Speaker Madigan, who’s been in office almost forever? Several people close to him have recently retired. And then came Majority Leader Currie’s announcement. And then his own daughter. But I can’t find anyone who has a convincing argument that he’ll actually hang up his spurs any time soon. He still seems to be enjoying himself.

You said it Thank you, Sweep volunteers

The Rock River Sweep Organization would like to thank all of the volunteers who participated in this year’s Rock River Sweep in the Oregon, Byron and Grand Detour areas. Perfect weather conditions made for a pleasant morning for picking up waste from in and along the river. The Oregon Area Rock River Sweep had about 40 people involved in the clean-up efforts on a nine mile stretch from north of Mud Creek Road down to Castle Rock State Park. Thanks to those who walked through the rocks, grass, and mud, as well as all of the boaters who hauled out boatloads of waste. A special thanks to those who sorted each and every bag of waste to separate out the recyclables. About 3 ½ small dump-truck loads of

nate and participate in annual clean up efforts to continue to improve the quality and beauty of the Rock River watershed. Again, thank you to all who helped make the 9th Annual Rock River Sweep a success.

Angela Mahoney, Mark Nehrkorn, Kayla Raper, & Steve Rypkema Rock River Sweep Board

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Preserving a Rockford icon By Todd Houston

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he Naruz Family purchased Toad Hall in 2006 from the estate of Larry and Bev Mason, who amassed a huge assemblage of books, records, and other collectibles over a 30-year period. Originally, Larry was running Buffalo Records on 7th Street and Beverly was running the bookstore, Toad Hall, just down the road. The two met, fell in love and married in 1970. They moved their combined inventory to Broadway into the old Rockview Pharmacy, which was a much larger building than either of their other stores. Beverly Mason passed away in 2005 and the store and its inventory went up for sale on eBay. That’s where the Naruzes saw the listing and negotiated a deal outside the online auction house. Fast forward 11 years: Toad Hall is still going strong and continues to garner a steady and loyal fan base. Vinyl record sales have been at an all-time high for the last four years and actual honest-togod paper books seem to have an almost retro, hipster appeal these days. Rockford Rocked Interviews caught up with Nick Naruz Just after Toad Hall celebrated their 44th birthday to get some inside info about the iconic Rockford store. RRI: Your family purchased Toad Hall in 2006. How daunting was the idea of sifting through thousands of books, records and other collectibles when you first took over the store? NN: Overwhelming doesn’t really describe it. It was more like, “This is cool. Look at all these cool things. Let’s clean it up.” Back in those days, there was no hurry. We were in no rush to open or make it this big business. We were just enjoying it and basically organizing. Those days were fun but also the dustiest, grossest years. (laughs) I definitely don’t miss the roofs leaking every time it rained. RRI: Were there any hidden treasures that you guys inadvertently uncovered while sorting and organizing the building? NN: We get asked this all the time. Most of the treasures were just little things that you would still find today. Old books, really old magazines. Historically

cool items. But no, nothing worth like $10,000 or anything. Remember, the Masons were sharp. If something came in the door with that value they sold it fast. Also, the old employees had access to the building during the closed years. So anything with huge value they probably took. I guess that’s their retirement for working all those years. RRI: I can recall visiting the store for the first time as a teenager sometime around 1984. I remember the first thing that hit me as I walked in was the smell of musty paper mixed with a pinch of Grandma’s basement. It was something that I had never experienced or seen before. I must have spent two hours there and purchased five or six albums that day. Is it true that you guys really had no idea just how popular the store was until sometime after the takeover? NN: Correct. We had visited the store a few times when the Masons had it. We knew it was something special. But had no idea how many people loved it, the history it had in the community and how people would support it. Kind of a fun story: we were inside cleaning and had a knock at the door. It was two nurses from

the nearby hospital. They wanted to shop for records and we were like “sure come in”. Those two girls spent about $200 and that was the day we started to think this could be a real business. Maybe we should open it. RRI: Do you guys do much in online sales? NN: It’s a small portion of our business. It’s growing, but slowly. I would say it’s about 10 percent of what we do. You think competition is stiff locally? Now compete with the whole world. Most people don’t think about that. RRI: Tell us about the book that you’re working on. NN: We have acquired a 100-year-old Chamber of Commerce book. It has 108 pages of Rockford history. It is packed full of pictures and history of houses, business, parks and shows how the city is growing. It also paints a broad picture of the city 100 years ago. We have gotten permission from the Chamber to reprint the book. We hope to have it in the store for the Christmas season. RRI: I must say that being upstairs in the book section of the store alone is a bit intimidating. Especially on the cold,

rainy October day I was last there. Tell us a good ghost story. NN: There is some evidence that there is a spirit in the building. We think it’s the ghost of Beverly. We have no proof of this yet; however, we have a ghost tour coming in the first weekend of November and also some ghost hunters coming through soon. Fun stuff! RRI: I’m going to say a word or phrase and you answer with the first thing that pops into your head. Dungeons & Dragons. NN: Gygax—since some of the first games of D&D were played in this store, Gygax visited occasionally. RRI: Batman or Spiderman? NN: Batman—I personally collect Batman. RRI: Beanie Babies. NN: Nineties—definition of fad. RRI: Rolling Stones or The Beatles? NN: Beatles—biggest band of all time. Stones can not compete (laughs). RRI: Where can we find more info on Toad Hall? NN: We are located at 2106 Broadway, toadhallonline.com, or call us at 815-2261259. R.

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September 20 - 26

Earth, Wind & Fire Community Fireside Program WHEN Thursday, September 21 (6:30 - 8 p.m.) WHERE Nature at the Confluence Environmental Learning Center Gather around the Confluence Community Fire and enjoy interactive programs that focus on the essential elements of earth, air, fire and water! Free S’mores are always part of the fun.

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On Tap in the Garden

Twilight Tour of Laurent House

WHEN Saturday, September 23 (1 - 4 p.m.)

WHEN Saturday, September 23 (6 - 9 p.m.)

WHERE Anderson Japanese Gardens

WHERE Laurent House Museum

On Tap in the Garden is a craft beer tasting event featuring local and regional breweries. Brewery representatives will be available to answer questions and provide samples. Local vendors will have food available for purchase. Guests must be 21 years of age or older. This event is rain or shine.

When the sun goes down and the lights come up, tours at Frank Lloyd Wright’s Laurent House take on a whole new sense of beauty and drama! Before the tour begins, enjoy a glass of wine, beer or soft drink, along with an assortment of delicious appetizers and a slice of Frank Lloyd Wright’s favorite birthday cake in recognition of his 150th birthday!

World War II Days WHEN Saturday, September 23 - Sunday, September 24 (various times) WHERE Midway Village Museum The largest World War II re-enactment in the Midwest brings together 1,300 reenactors and more than 60 authentic vehicles for this one-ofa-kind special event. Tour encampments, watch skirmishes and large-scale narrated battles, listen to lectures and musical performances, and enjoy several new activities in 2017.

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

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Last chance to catch City Market With only two Fridays remaining for the 2017 Rockford City Market season, don’t miss your chance to be a part of Rockford’s premier weekly, summertime street festival. Launched in 2010 with high hopes of creating activity, jobs, entrepreneurs and a world class experience, Rockford City Market is the place to be on Friday afternoons and evenings from May - September. Visitors shop for produce, prepared foods, handcrafted goods and more. City Market is what all Midwestern street parties should aspire to be as tree lined streets, the Millenium Fountain, a riverfront walking path and cool historic buildings add to the family friendly atmosphere. And it’s all for a good cause – revitalizing downtown Rockford. Partially sheltered by a beautiful new steel pavilion, City Market happens rain or shine and features local growers and other vendors selling natural, locally grown and produced products including vegetables, fruits, eggs, meats, cheeses, flowers, herbs, baked goods, wine and

healthy snacks. Others include talented artisans and makers of fine handcrafted goods and craft brewers. A beer garden with live music takes place under the pavilion’s shelter. City Market is nestled in the midst of the city’s historic commercial district along the Rock River’s east bank and the Market’s festivities often spill out to the many restaurants, bars and other businesses all within walking distance, some of which were incubated at City Market in past years. Take a stroll along State street and pop into the many retail stores along the way or enjoy some of the pop up events, outdoor dining, and musicians that local organizations host throughout the summer. If you are here midweek, hop up to downtown Rockton for their summertime Rockton River Market where you can shop for handmade items, fruits and vegetables. Live music accompanies the festivities each week from June – August. Get the scoop on all the region’s Farmers Markets at gorockford.com/ events/farmers-markets.

Cheap Trick The world-famous band that has called Rockford home since the beginning continues to rock across the world. Check their schedule and you may luck out and get to see them play a hometown show.

Rockford City Market shoppers

Three Good Men perform at Rockford City Market

Rockford City Market pavilion

Market shopper with a granita from Zammuto’s

Kegel Harley-Davidson Only one place can claim to be the World’s Oldest Harley Dealer and that is Kegel’s in Rockford. Sine 1912, they have been selling and servicing bikes for Harley enthusiasts who keep coming back for more. Check out Johnny Pamcakes inside for a great meal.

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FILM REVIEW

American Assassin comes as expected BY THOMAS SIMPSON

CONTRIBUTOR

he trailer for American Assassin didn’t fill me with optimism. Aside from showing a condensed yet complete version of the final product, it looked like a poor man’s Bourne and proposed some questionable CGI for what looked to be its grand finale. Despite heavy hitters like Gerard Butler, Colin Farrell and Chris Hemsworth rumored to play the lead, it was the relatively unknown Dylan O’Brien that was cast as Mitch Rapp, the tragic figure with a thirst for revenge. The opening scene is as terrifying as it is contemporary as a group of terrorists shoot up a holiday resort. Amongst the victims are Rapp and his new fiancé but while she is murdered, he survives. Driven by vengeance he trains himself to be an elite killer which attracts the interest of the CIA. Assigned to Cold War veteran Stan Hurley’s (Michael Keaton) black ops project, he shows promise and stands out amongst his fellow recruits. He’s soon tested on his first real mission as he does battle with Hurley’s former

golden child turned bad, Ghost (Tyler Kitsch). Right o� the bat director Michael Cuesta justifies the film’s R Rating as beachgoers are slaughtered by the terrorists, letting the blood flow with reckless abandon. No punches are pulled in the violence whether it’s the MMA styled skirmishes or the close combat gunfights. The end result is the same, a crimson-soaked landscape that is gratuitous, but not cartoonish. If this is your kind of thing, you’ll lap it up. American Assassin’s biggest problem

may be that it’s a throwback to the 90’s action thrillers that might struggle to connect with today’s audience. There’s little depth to the characters or the plot as both are skimmed over leading us into another ﬁght scene. Which is ﬁne. American Assassin understands its limitations and plays to its strengths with brutal self-awareness. O’Brien may lack the star power or physical prowess associated with the genre, but he has a charm that is undeniable even if he seems a little clean cut. He has a worthy villain in Kitsch’s

Ghost to go up against but they both lack any tension or chemistry due to their characters not having any to begin with. Keaton puts in a fine and surprisingly subdued performance, however, we get to see that wonderfully manic side of him during a horrific torture scene that will make you wince. There is political subtext about how America creates monsters through its military program that gets hammered home in the third act. Still, we don’t dwell on it for long as another fight breaks out and grabs our attention. This is popcorn fodder that doesn’t pretend to be anything it’s not. The plot is clichéd but easily digestible due to how familiar it is. This isn’t a knock on the screenplay or original source material, instead it should be a credit to all involved that they can deliver an unpretentious action film that’s reined in from being totally OTT. In these times where everyone looks for meaning in the art form, American Assassin does what it says on the tin and promises nothing more. R. Thomas is a writer and filmmaker based in Glasgow, U.K. Find him on Twitter: @Simmy41.

www.trinadora.com 815-979-1949 trinadoramusic@gmail.com

Vintage, classic, and contemporary covers, and originals from our past, present and future with vocals, keyboard, guitar, ocarina, concertina, bass, harmonica, percussion and more. We channel Patsy Cline’s & Roy Orbison’s styles in addition to our own.

Trinadora is Jannie Nelson and Ron Holm. With John Bishoff and Tim Austin we become the “Trinadora Rocks” band.

More events at www.trinadora.com. Details at 815-979-1949 or trinadoramusic@gmail.com. Some local highlights: * Wed 9/20 6:00pm- 7:00pm Trinadora Duo at "Wonderful Wednesday" series, 4848 Turner St, Rockford, IL. Free * Fri 9/22 5:30pm- 8:00pm Trinadora Duo at Stockholm Inn, 2420 Charles St, Rockford, IL. Free * Sun 9/24 7:00pm- 9:30pm Trinadora Duo, Denny Diamond, Chip Messiner do Cline, Orbison, Diamond, and Denver tribute at Nordlof Theater, 118 N Main St, Rockford, IL. $15 & $20. * Fri 9/29 7:00pm-10:00pm Trinadora Duo at Pig Minds Brewing, 4080 Steele Dr, Machesney Park, IL. Free * Sat 9/30 7:00pm-10:00pm Trinadora Rocks vintage country at Betty's Western Ware, 6202 Forest Hills Rd, Loves Park, IL. $5 ** Later this fall: 10/6 Gene’s Place, 10/13 JustGoods, 10/14 Studio Winery, 10/20 Belvidere Moose, 10/21 Eagles, 10/28 ORBISON Masquerade at Klehm +must see+, 12/3 TrinaDiamond special, 12/31 Eagles, and many more. Visit www.trinadora.com or phone 815-9791949 for details. **

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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 through September 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+. Auditions for a Charlie Brown Christmas - Saturday Sept. 23 & Sept. 30, 10 a.m.-noon. The popular Peanuts Christmas cartoon special will be brought to life. Auditions are opened to actors age 6-18. Two casts will be selected based on ages of performers. Auditions take place at Court Street United Methodist Church, 215 N. Court St. For more information call 815-962-6061.

Casino Bus Trip to the Dubuque Diamond Jo Casino! Sat. Oct 7 Thurs. Oct 12 Tues. Oct 17 $12 per person includes Transportation and Lunch Buffet

Sat. Sept 30 / Oct 28

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:

On With The Show Cabaret - Taking place at the Nordlof Center Stage in the J.R. Sullivan Theatre, Sept. 29-Oct. 1. This magical show takes audiences through a musical journey of acts, dances, songs & comedy from the days of Vaudeville up to musical numbers of present day. On With the Show Cabaret performs at Nordlof Center, 118 N. Main St., September 29 at 7:30 p.m., September 30 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and Oct 1 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $14 for adults and $12 for seniors and children 12 and under. Call 815-298-4248 for reserved seat tickets. Tickets will also be available at the door the day of the show.

Music

Ongoing Open Stage at Mandalay Lounge - Monday-Sunday beginning at 5 p.m. 200 North Church Street. DJ/Karaoke - Mortimer’s Roadhouse, 105 W. Grove in Poplar Grove. 815-765-0082. DJ/Karaoke w/ RPM every Friday, DJ/Karaoke w/ DJ Double D every Saturday Mary’s Place - 602 N. Madison St. marysplacebar. com. Open Stage, Tues. & Thurs. 9:30 p.m.-close; Karaoke, Wed. 9:30 p.m.-close. Bruce L. Warden - For listening & dining every Friday and Saturday 5-9 p.m. at Hoffman House, 7550 E. State St. 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 locally. 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 (high school age through retired) and concert opportunities. See our website for rosters, schedules, pictures, and sounds www.rcfband.org. Contact Director, Brian Waterson, 815/797-2320, rcfband@gmail. com Friday Trinadora - Performing at Stockholm Inn, 2420 Charles St. 5:30-8 p.m. Free admission. Saturday Al Buisker - Performing at Stockholm Inn, 2420 Charles St. 5:30-8 p.m. Free admission.

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

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Find more listings at RockRiverTimes.com/Happenings 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. Saturday 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. Kid’s Nature Hike - 10 a.m.-noon Northwest Illinois Audubon will be hosting a walk at Oakdale Nature Preserve located at 4433 S. Cranes Grove Road in Freeport. The autumn equinox is September 22 and it is a great way to celebrate the first day of fall by being outside. Participants will take a hike around Oakdale and use nets and jars to collect insects along the way. All organisms will be observed briefly and released immediately for their safety. The hike is free and open to kids of all ages. Parents must be present with the children during the event. Kids should dress appropriately for the weather (long pants recommended) and should wear waterproof shoes or boots that can get wet in case we look for aquatic organisms. Sign-ups are required. Contact leader Juliet at 201-233-0946 to register and/or if weather is questionable. Meet in the parking lot near the Mogle Center by 10:00 am. Hike will start promptly on time. Visit the Kids and Families section on the Northwest Illinois Audubon webpage for more

details; nwilaudubon.org/kids-families.asp Day of Play - Discovery Center Museum invites children and families to celebrate the Worldwide Day of Play. Get off the couch and play on this official day to turn off electronics! Find all the fun with our special scavenger hunt. Play indoor dodge ball, take part in a virtual snow boarding competition, race your friend, test your strength, and more! Included with Museum admission. The museum is located inside Riverfront Museum Park, 711 North Main St. General admission to the Museum is: $8 adults, $8 children (ages 2 to 17) and free to Museum members and children age 1 and younger. Hours open are: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 7 days a week. For additional information call (815) 963-6769 or visit discoverycentermuseum.org. Sunday Prairie Seed Collecting - From 2-4 pm the Northwest Illinois Audubon will be collecting prairie seeds at the Elkhorn Creek Biodiversity Preserve. Join us for a fun way to enjoy the prairie during the cool fall days. The Preserve is located about 3 miles southwest of Forreston in the southeast corner of West Grove and Freeport Roads. The parking lot is off of West Grove Rd. Tools, water, wonderful snacks, and instruction for collecting sees will be provided. No prior experience with seed collecting is necessary. Participants can carpool from the Staples lot in Freeport at 1:30 p.m. The Staples lot is located at, 1722-1724 South West Ave., Freeport. Call 815-938-3204 for more information or if you are interested in participating in the seed collecting. 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. Illinois Paranormal Conference - 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Hall, 211 N. Main St. The conference will feature speakers and vendors from all aspects of the paranormal. Steve Litteral from Tinker Swiss Cottage and Kathi Kresol from Haunted Rockford Paranormal Events are hosting the Illinois Paranormal Conference again in 2017. The doors will open at 10:30 a.m. to allow guests to visit with the many vendors. Visit hauntedrockford.com/ illinois-paranormal-conference-2017 for more information.

Haunted Rockford Book Launch Party - 7-9 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Hall, 211 N. Main St. Kathi Kresol, organizer of Haunted Rockford Events and local historian will be hosting an event for the release of her book “Haunted Rockford”. She will share excerpts from the stories chosen for the book and other ghostly tales during the event. Kathi has arranged for a special pre-order supply of the Haunted Rockford and copies of the book will be offered for sale and will be available for signing. Attendees will also have the opportunity to visit with vendors from all aspects of the paranormal who will stay after the Illinois Paranormal Conference. Please see the Illinois Conference Page on this www.hauntedrockford.com for more information. Light refreshments will be served. This is a free event and there is no registration required. Saturday, October 7 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. Also includes Happy Harvest Room displaying fall decor. Saturday, October 7-Sunday, October 8 Family Fall Fest & Craft Fair - Come join us for our Family Fall Fest at The Landscape Connection, 4472 Mulford Rd. An exciting fun filled weekend of entertainment for the whole family at a fabulous location. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-40 p.m. Sunday. Family Fall Fest offers entertainment for all members of the family. Food, Music, Games, Straw Maze, Bouncies, Hayrides, Face Painting, Mini-Putt & more. Shop Local Craft, Handmade and Vintage Vendors. Saturday, November 11 Local Color Art Auction - Temple Beth-El of Rockford will be holding a Local Color 50/50 Art Auction fundraiser from 6-9 p.m. at Midway Village, 6799 Guilford Rd. This is a fundraiser for Temple BethEl and support for the local artist community. Artists receive 50% of each sale. Admission is $25 per person. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar will be available. To purchase tickets call 815-398-5020. The call to artists with application may be downloaded from the Temple Beth-El website at templebethel-rockford.org. All Rockford area fine art artists are encouraged to apply.

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Death Notices Helen White 75 Rockford 9/11/2017 Marguerite Peterson 86 Rockford 9/11/2017 Nancy Kronberg 74 Rockford 9/12/2017 Evelyn Updike 100 Loves Park 9/12/2017 Robert Wetter 72 Rockford 9/12/2017 Diane Knutson 70 Rockford 9/12/2017 Rosa Lawson 91 Rockford 9/12/2017 Bobby Holder 81 Stillman Valley 9/12/2017 Karen Vege-Steele 70 Rockford 9/12/2017 Pamela Sherwood 74 Rockton 9/12/2017 Elia Harper 92 Rockford 9/13/2017 Elvera Schreiver 93 Machesney Park 9/13/2017 Elmer Rudy 86 Rockford 9/13/2017 Linda Reierson 55 Machesney Park 9/13/2017 Pauline Thomas 90 Rockford 9/13/2017 Daniel Zeigler 84 Rockford 9/13/2017 Reynaldo Ibarra 57 Rockford 9/13/2017 Pheth Khamnibouth 72 Rockford 9/13/2017 Aleathea Breon 94 9/13/2017 Joshua Spencer 26 Laona Township 9/14/2017 Lorraine Mosinski 94 Rockton 9/14/2017 Marlin Rasmussen 76 Rockford 9/14/2017 Marion Bryant 97 Rockford 9/14/2017 Charles Carlson 86 Winnebago 9/14/2017 Lessie Jones 91 Rockford 9/14/2017 Margaret Baker 83 9/14/2017 Phillip Deweerdt 74 9/14/2017 Christopher Brown 35 9/14/2017 Jose Servin 41 9/15/2017 Stanley Severin 84 Caledonia 9/15/2017 Judith Johnson 78 South Beloit 9/15/2017 Jerry Sarver 78 Durand 9/15/2017 Sharon Elliott 65 Rockford 9/15/2017 Betty Swanson 87 Rockford 9/15/2017 Avis Tokeho 88 Rockford 9/15/2017 Ethan Ellis 82 9/15/2017 Barbara Lantow 83 9/15/2017 Eleanor Church 103 Rockford 9/16/2017 Estle Moore 80 Loves Park 9/16/2017 Beverly Tucker 82 Rockford 9/16/2017 Michael Wiedel 74 Rockford 9/16/2017 Kenneth Kolls 86 Rockford 9/16/2017 James Try 71 Rockford 9/17/2017 Sivio Vitali 92 South Beloit 9/17/2017 Laverne Selquist 101 Rockford 9/17/2017 Lola Holland 94 Machesney Park 9/17/2017 Yvomme Washburn 79 Rockton 9/17/2017 Johnnie Enoch 61 Rockford 9/17/2017 Lottie Nyquist 90 Rockford 9/17/2017 Billie Ray Jr. Brantley 57 Roscoe 9/17/2017 Justin Hielkema-Miller 34 Rockford 9/17/2017 Kenyan Canedy 37 Loves Park 9/17/2017 Doris Valek 95 Rockford 9/17/2017 Mary Driggs 67 Rockford 9/17/2017 Steven Ancona 47 Rockford 9/17/2017 Katherine Fiorini 81 Rockford 9/17/2017 Anna Parrinello 88 Rockford 9/17/2017 Death notices are provided by the Winnebago County Coroner’s office.

Your Health Week of September 3 to 9, 2017

THE LUCKIEST SIGNS THIS WEEK: VIRGO, LIBRA AND SCORPIO

Week of September 10 to 16, 2017

Medicaid expansion tied to earlier cancer care for the poor 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

ARIES

You won’t mince your words, even if what you have to say may be misconstrued. Afterward you will have to lead by example to make sure you were clearly understood.

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You should You’ll be granted new responsibilidata from the second recent study suggests.ties at work that won’t necessarily be ableto to fourth carry out aquarter feat that will of 2014 Researchers examined data 1.7 million be talked about a lot. A nice pay hike mesh withonyour talents, but they in the cards work following They looked at ischanges in atinsurance adults under age 65, of willall leadincome to a nice levels, promotion. the signing offor a big15contract. and in early-stage diagnosis leading who were newly diagnosed with cancer CANCER cancers in men and women. between 2011 and 2014. About 907,000 CANCER Seeing that students head back to classThe study wasn’t a controlled experparticipants lived in states expanded Take a moment to reflect before will inspire you to do the same. A iment designed tostarting prove any that the ACA ornot Medicaid, the government-sponsored project. You are bright future lies ahead for you with Medicaid expansion directly caused more insurance for the poor, under the ACA. likely to ask for anybody’s advice, the new knowledge you will acquire. low-income peopleeven to ifbe with Another 811,000 people lived in states that yourdiagnosed decisions affect others. cancer sooner. The study also didn’t follow didn’t expand Medicaid. LEO people to determineLEO if this resulted in better The effect of expanded Medicaid Your return to work was has already Stressbenefits. will be a big part of your week odds or other most pronounced for low-income patients. taken on a decidedly routine survival flaand you will have to rest, otherwise vour and you states will findthat yourself cra-Researchers also didn’t follow people Before the ACA took effect, in the your health may send you signals to change. Plan arolls, little andbeyond do the first year Medicaid expansubsequently added to ving their Medicaid slowof down. A little relaxation will go some groundwork, and before long sions. Previous research has found that 9.6 percent of low-income people newly a long way. you will have set a new life in motion. diagnosed with cancer were uninsured. coverage gains, access to care and health VIRGOMedicaid increase Afterward, only 3.6 percent VIRGOof poor, newly benefits of expanding Even though youSommers, have a tight schedule over time, said Dr. Benjamin a diagnosed cancer patients lacked health It’s always easier to get along with many professional and family health policy and and economics researcher coverage in these states. people to whom we’re not linked responsibilities, take of thePublic time to unat the Harvard T. H. Chan School The decline in the proportion ofofnewly emotionally. One your kids may wind and visit good friends you’ve stretch your patience a bit on matand Women’s Hospital diagnosed patients without insurance Health and Brigham neglected lately. ters of discipline. in Boston. was much less pronounced in states that “However, coverage didn’t expand Medicaid. In these states, the LIBRAexpansion on its LIBRA own may not necessarily more early If you’velead beento neglecting your reproportion of low-income newly diagnosed You will need to factor in a bunch lationship because of cancers work, it’s time stage cancer (diagnoses), especially cancer patients without insurance dropped of details. At work, you will be in to think about taking a romantic from 14.7 percent before ACA to 13.3 chargethe of organizing an eventfor for which we don’t have effective screening holidaywasn’t to reconnect with your tests,” Sommers, who involved inbetpercent afterward. many people, and your communiter half. the study, said by email. In Medicaid expansion states, there was cation skills will be put to the test. And it’s too soon to expect to see dramatic also a small but statistically meaningful SCORPIO SCORPIO changes in survival rates, said Ernest increase in the proportion of patients newly There will be a lotDr. of emotion in the Your leadership will be called Hawk of the University of Texas MDyou diagnosed with colorectal, lung,skills breast, air! A situation could move for at work or elsewhere. At the very deeply. One of your children will acpancreatic and melanoma cases that were Anderson Cancer Center. least your talents will help resolve a complish something special, if only “Nevertheless, the reduction in the caught when tumorsconflict werebetween in thetwo early parties, and baby steps.cancer patients number of newly diagnosed stages of development. you will be considered a hero for in conjunction with the downward stage“Although the increase saving in the the day. percent SAGITTARIUS shift documented in a promof patients diagnosed with early-stage Youthis will study carefullyisweigh the pros ising step towardsand helping to address diseases in Medicaid SAGITTARIUS expansion states is cons before making the a deciOne clinical of your children may slow disparities you in cancer including small, it has significant implicasion.outcomes, Even if you have all the infordown. You willAhmedin have to hurry more mationwasn’t you require, intuition will survival,” Hawk, who involved in be tions,” said lead study author than usual to make your appointyour best guide. the study, said by email. Jemal, vice president of surveillance and ments. Your home and family will health services research at focus. the American be your CAPRICORN Cancer Society in Atlanta. Lots of work is on the horizon and “Patients diagnosed with early-stage CAPRICORN many details will need sorting out. diseases are more likely treated You willto havebeto plan several trips. You should also finalize an agreewill need to clarify a number of successfully and to beYou cured and to have ment or settle a legal dispute, which matters and with the should be a windfall for you. better quality of care,”small Jemal saidat bywork email. family. You might also be “Furthermore, the increase in detection of privy to an astonishing secret. AQUARIUS cancers at early stage has societal implicaYou will have to look your best. You tions by avoiding premature deaths when AQUARIUS will take the time to spoil yourself, individuals are in theYou’ll workforce, raising finally receive the green light renew your wardrobe or maybe even children and supporting family to financeother a project. You might contreat yourself to a full makeover. One members.” sider starting your own business at way or another, you’ll be putting home or with a relative.for your best foot forward. These results suggest a need additional expansion of access to care, PISCESpopulations, PISCES especially for low-income Despite all the hustle and bustle, You will devote a lot of time to your the authors conclude in the Journal of you may have the impression that home and family life. You may also Clinical Oncology. things are not moving ahead fast engage in a seemingly ordinary faTo assess the impact of the ACAsuggest and some enough. You may mily activity that will turn out to be the expansion of Medicaid programs, rather ambitious projects. an absolute delight. By Lisa Rapaport

THE LUCKIEST SIGNS THIS WEEK: SAGITTARIUS, CAPRICORN AND AQUARIUS

Horoscope Week of September 17 to 23, 2017 ARIES

You will likely give into your friends’ and family’s eagerness to spoil you. A makeover is in the cards, and you will follow a friend’s advice on how to take care of yourself.

TAURUS

Something will come up to put you in the spotlight. You’ll take care of something or someone neglected by everyone else, and it will earn you high praise. At the very least, you will be warmly thanked.

GEMINI

You may consider buying a house, especially if change falls upon your family situation. You will be thrilled to hear about someone close to you having a baby.

CANCER

You’ll be displaying the gift of gab. Even at work you will be at the heart of stirring conversations, which will allow you to expand your network of contacts and your social circle.

LEO

You will need all your resourcefulness to get out of a complicated financial situation. Your silver tongue will win people over and everyone will end up satisfied.

VIRGO

You will have to make a decision without all the facts. Have faith in your common sense, and if at all possible, avoid signing a long-term payment plan.

LIBRA

A job offer might be in the works. Take the time to discuss it with your loved ones before diving in, even if it seems like your dream career.

SCORPIO

You will need to be socially active. Consider including your partner more often in your various activities to rekindle your passion for each other.

SAGITTARIUS

Expect your phone to be constantly ringing. Your clients will need you desperately and your friends will be looking for you. Your knack for problem solving will have you in high demand.

CAPRICORN

You may decide to trade in your car. But be patient when negotiating your price; the salesman could offer you an even better deal. You may decide on the spur of the moment to go on a trip.

AQUARIUS

After tallying up your budget, you will realize you have the means to take a vacation sooner than expected. A romantic getaway is on the horizon.

PISCES

Change is in the air, both at home and at work. Let emotions settle for a few days before taking action. Some decisions need time to ripen.

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Government Notices n n n ORDINANCE NO. 2017-152-O WHEREAS, The City of Rockford is the owner of and possessed of the real estate hereinafter particularly described; and WHEREAS, the said real estate is no longer necessary, appropriate or required for the use of, nor profitable to, the City of Rockford; and WHEREAS, retention of the property is not for the best interest of said City of Rockford. THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS, THAT: Section 1: The City Council offer for sale of City owned vacant property at 6XX Chestnut Street, PIN # 11-22-433-019 at a minimum bid of $1 with preference to the adjacent property owners. The city reserves the right to reject all bids. The subject property is legally described as follows: Outlot D as designated upon the Final Plat of Winnebago County Justice Center, being a Re-Plat of Blocks 41, 44, 45 and part of Block 40 of the original Town of Rockford West of the Rock River; Lot 8, 9, and part of Lot 7 of the Subdivision of the East Part of Outlots 2 & 3 of Rockford West of the Rock River; Block 53 of Morgan and Horsmans Addition; Lots 1 & 2 and part of Lots 3 & 4 of the Subdivision of part of Outlots 3 & 4 of the City of Rockford West of the River; Part of Lots 1 - 8 of County Clerk’s Subdivision of the part South of Elm Street of Lot 1 of Platt’s Subdivision and Lots 1 - 5, part of Lots 6 - 14 and part of Lot 20 of the Assessor’s Subdivision of part of the Northeast Quarter and Southeast Quarter of Section 22, Township 44 North, Range 1 East of the Third Principal Meridian, the Plat of which has been recorded in Book 49, on page 15A of the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois; situated in the County of Winnebago, and State of Illinois. Section 2: The Notice of said sale and the fact that said City of Rockford will receive bids for the purchase of said real estate shall be advertised in the Rock River Times, a weekly newspaper published in said City of Rockford, for three (3) consecutive weeks, the first publication to be not less than thirty (30) days before the day provided in said Notice for the opening bids for the real estate. Section 3: The said Notice shall set forth the fact that said bids will be received until 11:00 A.M., local Rockford time on October 23, 2017 at the office of the City of Rockford Purchasing Manager and shall be accompanied by a bank cashier’s or certified check payable to the City of Rockford for at least ten (10) percent of the amount of the bid, the balance to be paid in cash by the successful bidder within not more than fifteen (15) calendar days from the date of the City Council’s acceptance of his bid. The City of Rockford reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids. Section 4: The provisions and sections of this Ordinance shall be deemed severable, and the invalidity of any portion of this Ordinance shall not affect the validity of the remainder. Section 5: All orders, resolutions, or ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed insofar as such conflict exists and this Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its passage, approval, and publication, as

required by law. Section 6: A full, true, and complete copy of this Ordinance shall be published within ten (10) days after passage in pamphlet form by and under authority of the Corporate Authorities. 8039R TRRT 9/27 n n n REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS CITY WIDE FUELING RFP NO.: 917-PW-127 Proposals will be received until 11:00 a.m., local time, on Wednesday, October 04, 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. 8053R TRRT 9/20 n n n NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF AUDIT REPORT OF CHERRY VALLEY TOWNSHIP Cherry Valley Township hereby provides public notice that an audit of its funds for the period April 1, 2016 - March 31, 2017 has been made, and that a report of such audit dated September 7, 2017, performed by Wipfli will be/has been filed with the County Clerk of Winnebago County in accordance with 30 ILCS 15/0.01 et seq. The full report of the audit is available for public inspection at 4875 Blackhawk Rd., Rockford 61109, during regular business hours 7 am – 3:30 pm, Monday – Friday except for holidays. Brian Flynn Township Supervisor 8054R TRRT 9/20

Public Notices n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a 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 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 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 Business to business and online sales of collectibles business in said County and State under the name of Final Frontier Records at the following post office addresses: 1125 North Church St., Rockford, IL 61103; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Brita Peterson SIGNED: Brita Peterson 9/6/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 6th day of September, A.D. 2017. Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Pamela Johnson, DEPUTY 8046R TRRT 9/27 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 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDERS OF THE ACCREDITED MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2003-2 ASSET BACKED NOTES; Plaintiff, vs. THOMAS H. GREENE; DOROTHY GREENE; MARIAN MCDOUGH; JUNE SWAN;

SHIRLEY KRUGJOHANN; SAMUEL GREENE; WILLIAM GREENE; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF INGRID M. GREENE; UNKNOWN OWNERS, GENERALLY AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 15 CH 1067 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, October 19, 2017, at the hour of 1:00 p.m., in Intercounty’s Winnebago County office, 7210 East State Street, Suite 102, Rockford, Illinois 61108, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: LOT ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY-FOUR (184) AS DESIGNATED UPON PLAT NO. 7A OF GREGORY HEIGHTS, BEING A RESUBDIVISION OF PART OF PLAT NO. 7 OF GREGORY HEIGHTS (VACATED) LOTS 176X, 177X AND 178X OF PLAT NO. 8 OF GREGORY HEIGHTS, AND PART OF THE N. 1/2 OF SECTION 28, T. 44 N., R. 2 E. OF THE 3RD P.M., THE PLAT OF WHICH IS RECORDED IN BOOK 31 OF PLATS ON PAGE 140 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS, SITUATED IN WINNEBAGO COUNTY, STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 5329 Nichols Drive, Rockford, IL 61108. P.I.N. 12-28-179-002. The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call Ms. Kimberly S. Reid at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Kluever & Platt, L.L.C., 65 East Wacker Place, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (312) 236-0077. SPSF.2444 I3060971 P8034R TRRT 9/27 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Plaintiff, -v.DAVID C. NIPPA, et al Defendant 16 CH 661 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 19, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on October 27, 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 SEVEN (7) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF C.A. BENGSTON SUBDIVISION OF PART OF NORTH-HALF OF SOUTHWEST QUARTER SEC. 18 T. 44 N. R. 2 E. OF 3RD P.M., THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 20 OF PLATS ON PAGE 182 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS, ALSO THE NORTHERLY 25 FEET OF LOT 8 AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF C.A.

BENGSTON SUBDIVISION; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 1733 PARKVIEW AVENUE, ROCKFORD, IL 61107 Property Index No. 12-18302-008. 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 257493. 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. 257493 Case Number: 16 CH 661 TJSC#: 37-7571 I3059973 P8035R TRRT 9/27 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, vs. JAMES T. FERGUSON Defendants, 17 CH 204 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 19, 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 North 100 feet of Lots 3 and 4 and the North 100 feet of the East 32 feet of Lot 2 all in Block 17 of the Original Town of Rockton, the Plat of which is recorded in Book E of Deeds on Page 87 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois; The West line of said premises being parallel with the line dividing said lots: the South line of said premises being parallel with the North line of said lots. Commonly known as 512 Chapel Street, Rockton, IL 61072. P.I.N. 03-24-105-002. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611. 17-007164 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3060977 P8036R TRRT 9/27 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR THE RMAC TRUST, SERIES 2016-CTT Plaintiff, -v.JOAN M. LINDSTROM AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE OF THE REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST OF VIRGINIA M. LINDSTROM DATED APRIL 19, 1999, et al Defendant 17 CH 00269 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 30, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on October 13, 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

THIRTY-ONE (131) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF WELTY’S SECOND LONGVIEW ADDITION, THE PLAT OF WHICH IS RECORDED IN BOOK 15 OF PLATS ON PAGE 6 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 211 ROBERT AVENUE, ROCKFORD, IL61107 Property Index No. 12-19-359009 (163C240). 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. 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 14-17-02828. 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. 14-17-02828 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 17 CH 00269 TJSC#: 37-8241 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. I3061457 P8038R TRRT 9/27 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 Social Media Marketing business in said County and State under the name of Forest City Media at the following post office addresses: 2313 Nevada Circle, Rockford, IL 61108; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Christina Wales SIGNED: Christina Wales 9/19/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 19th day of September, A.D. 2017. Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Maria A. Rogers, DEPUTY 8065R TRRT 10/4 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 Comic Book Company Printing and Distributing business in said County and State under the name of Vernon Avenue Press at the following post office addresses: 1502 Lilac Ln., Machesney Park, IL 61115; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Timothy Weiner SIGNED: Timothy Weiner 9/18/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 18th day of September, A.D. 2017. Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Pamela Johnson, DEPUTY 8067R TRRT 10/4

September 20, 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 JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.JEREMY A. LINDQUIST, et al Defendant 16CH 00677 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 21, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on October 30, 2017, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT ONE HUNDRED SIXTY-NINE (169) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT NO. 3 OF LINDEN POINTE, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF SECTION 7, TOWNSHIP 43 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH IS RECORDED IN BOOK 44 OF PLATS ONE PAGE 179B IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS, SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 3975 BILTMORE CHASE, ROCKFORD, IL 61109 Property Index No. 16-07277-033. 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.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 14-16-10463. 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. 14-16-10463 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 16 CH 00677 TJSC#: 37-5926 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. I725549 P8047R TRRT 10/4 n n n “THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE” WA17-0393 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY DIVISION HSBC Bank USA, National Association, as Trustee for Fremont Home Loan Trust 2006-E, Mortgage-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-E; Plaintiff, VS. Carrie A. Kinowski a/k/a Carrie Kinowski; Billy J. Kinowski a/k/a Billy Joe Kinowski; Illinois Healthcare and Family Services; Lask Roofing & Siding, Inc.; Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Carrie A. Kinowski, if any; Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Billy J. Kinowski, if any; Unknown Owners and Non Record Claimants; Defendants. 17 CH 618 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you: -Billy J. Kinowski a/k/a Billy Joe Kinowski that Plaintiff has commenced this case in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County against you and other defendants, for foreclosure of a certain Mortgage

lien recorded against the premises described as follows: LOT TWENTY-TWO (22) AS DESIGNATED UPON PLAT NO. 1 OF HAWTHORN HILLS BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 16, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 32 OF PLATS ON PAGE 84 IN THE RECORDER`S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. C/K/A: 5181 Welsh Road, Rockford, IL 61107 PIN: 12-16-104-005 said Mortgage was given by Carrie A. Kinowski a/k/a Carrie Kinowski and Billy J. Kinowski a/k/a Billy Joe Kinowski, Mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as nominee for Fremont Investment & Loan, Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Winnebago County, Illinois, as Document No. 0655296. UNLESS YOU file your appearance or otherwise file your answer in this case in the Office of the Circuit Clerk of Winnebago County, Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 West State Street, Rockford IL 61101 on or before October 20, 2017, A JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED FOR IN THE PLAINTIFF’S COMPLAINT. Russell C. Wirbicki (6186310) Laurence J. Goldstein (0999318) Christopher J. Irk (6300084) Thomas J. Cassady (6307705) Cory J. Harris (6319221) David A. Drescher (6301378) Tenyse L. Gooden (6312918) Amanda Rubel Portes (6297441) The Wirbicki Law Group LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 33 W. Monroe St., Suite 1140 Chicago, IL 60603 Phone: 312-360-9455 Fax: 312-360-9461 WA17-0393 pleadings.il@wirbickilaw.com I3062158 P8048R TRRT 10/4 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS JAMES B. NUTTER & COMPANY Plaintiff, -v.FLORA COUSINS A/K/A FLORA COUSINS PRYOR, et al Defendant 16CH 803 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 17, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on November 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 TWO (2) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF BRIER VIEW PLAT NO. 1, BEING A SUBDIVISION IN THE EAST HALF OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 20, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH IS RECORDED IN BOOK 26 OF PLATS ON PAGE 153 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE

OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 4110 HARMONY CIRCLE, ROCKFORD, IL61107 Property Index No. 12-20326-010. The real estate is improved with a single family home with an attached 2 car garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce. com. between the hours of 3 and 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 258287. 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. 258287

Case Number: 16 CH 803 TJSC#: 37-7589 I3061091 P8049R TRRT 10/4 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC Plaintiff, -v.ANTIONETTE HOBSON, et al Defendant 16 CH 01004 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on July 26, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on October 30, 2017, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT TWELVE (12) IN BLOCK THREE (3) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF ANDREWS PARK, A SUBDIVISION OF A PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 16, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, WHICH PLAT IS RECORDED IN BOOK 14 OF PLATS ON PAGE 75 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE IN WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 621 N. INDEPENDENCE AVENUE, ROCKFORD, IL 61101 Property Index No. 11-16-483003 (196D691). 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. 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 14-16-15498. 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. 14-16-15498 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 16 CH 01004 TJSC#: 37-8240 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. I3061581 P8050R TRRT 10/4 n n n PUBLICATION OF PROBATE NOTICE STATE OF ILLINOIS In the Circuit Court of the 17th Judicial Circuit County of Winnebago In the matter of the estate of Thomas McKee, deceased. Probate number: 2017P308 Notice of Publication – Wills and Claims Notice is given of the death of Thomas McKee. Letters of Office were issued on August 11, 2017, to Lisa Crouch, c/o Steeves Law Firm, P.O. Box 8664, Rockford, IL 61126, who is the legal representative of the estate. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before March 13, 2018; that date being at least six months from the date of first publication. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred. Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Winnebago Circuit Clerk, Probate Division, 400 W. State St., Rockford, IL 61101 or with the legal estate representative at the address listed above or both. Copies of claims filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office, Probate Division, must be mailed or delivered to the estate of the legal

representative within ten days after it has been filed. Dated: September 13, 2017 Lisa Crouch, Independent Executor c/o Steeves Law Firm P.O. Box 8664, Rockford IL 61126 8043R TRRT 9/27 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS BANK OF AMERICA, NA; Plaintiff, vs. FRANCESCA MONTANEZ; CITY OF ROCKFORD; Defendants, 12 CH 1718 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 19, 2017 at the hour of 1:00 p.m. at Intercounty’s Winnebago County office, 7210 East State Street, Suite 102, Rockford, Illinois 61108, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: Lot Nine (9) in Block Seven (7) as designated upon the plat of Third Central Park Subdivision, being a subdivision lying in the South Half of Section 10, in Township 44 North of Range 1 East of the Third Principal Meridian, the plat of which subdivision is recorded in Book 13 of Plats on Page 17 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois; Situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois. Commonly known as 2807 Arcadia Terrace, Rockford, IL 61101. P.I.N. 11-10-459-013. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611. 16-021875 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3060979 P8037R TRRT 9/27 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS US BANK TRUST NA, AS TRUSTEE FOR LSF9 MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST; Plaintiff, vs. RICHARD FREDERICK RAY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 16 CH 683 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 26, 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 Twenty (20) in Block Two (2) as designated upon Plat No. 3 of Tom Jones Realtor’s Subdivision of Rolling Dale, being a Subdivision in part of the Northeast Quarter (1/4) of Section 6 in Township 43 North, Range 2 East of the 3rd P.M., the Plat of which Subdivision is recorded in Book 27 of Plats on page 200 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois. Commonly known as 3432 Chadwick Drive, Rockford, IL 61109. P.I.N. 16-06-202-025. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611. 16-021063 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3061715 P8051R TRRT 10/4 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 siding, windows, decks, drywall, kitchens & bathrooms business in said County and State under the name of MP’s Remodeling & Construction at the following post office addresses: 1219 Taylor St., Rockford, IL 61101; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Mathew Polanco, 830-308-9110 SIGNED: Mathew Polanco 9/18/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 18th day of September, A.D. 2017. Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Pamela Johnson, DEPUTY 8068R TRRT 10/4 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a trucking business in said County and State under the name of NEC Transit at the following post office addresses: 14060 Black Stone Dr., South Beloit, IL 61080; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Michelle M. Cook SIGNED: Michelle M. Cook 9/13/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 13th day of September, A.D. 2017. Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Pamela Johnson, DEPUTY 8069R TRRT 10/4

September 20, 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 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 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a Remodeling business in said County and State under the name of Petro & Sons at the following post office addresses: 4508 Applewood Ln., Loves Park, IL 61111; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Petro Kasyanyuk SIGNED: Petro Kasyanyuk 9/8/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 8th day of September, A.D. 2017. Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Ashley L. Carter, DEPUTY 8044R TRRT 9/27 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a food service business in said County and State under the name of Amor y Sabor at the following post office addresses: 4471 Kellee Ln., Loves Park, IL 61111; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Jonathan Vargas SIGNED: Jonathan Vargas 9/6/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 6th day of September, A.D. 2017. Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Angela Reina, DEPUTY 8045R TRRT 9/27

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n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.TROY L. SHEETS, et al Defendant 16 CH 00995 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 7, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on October 20, 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 EIGHT (8) AND THE EAST HALF (1/2) OF LOT NINE (9) IN BLOCK THIRTY-ONE (31) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE MAP OF THE TOWN OF ROCKTON, THE PLAT OF WHICH IS RECORDED IN BOOK E OF DEEDS ON PAGE 87 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS, THE WEST LINE OF SAID TRACT BEING PARALLEL WITH THE LINE DIVIDING SAID LOTS; SITUATED IN WINNEBAGO COUNTY, STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 607 W. CHAPEL STREET, ROCKTON, IL 61072 Property Index No. 03-23226-006. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE

WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, 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 14-16-15125. 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. 14-16-15125 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 16 CH 00995 TJSC#: 37-8304 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. I3061988 P8052R TRRT 10/4 n n n NOTE: PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, YOU ARE ADVISED THAT THE LAW FIRM OF HINSHAW & CULBERTSON LLP IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO BLACKHAWK BANK f/k/a BLACKHAWK STATE BANK, a Wisconsin State Bank, Plaintiff, v. ALPINE BANK & TRUST CO., as Trustee under a Trust Agreement dated June 25, 2010 and known as Trust No. 4029; JUDITH VECCHIO; MEADOWS EDGE PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION; UNKNOWN OWNERS; UNKNOWN TENANTS; UNKNOWN SPOUSES; UNKNOWN HEIRS and NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants. Case No. 16-CH-684 NOTICE OF SALE (5848 Meadows Edge Close, Loves Park, Illinois 61111) PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered by the Court in the above-entitled cause, the property hereinafter described or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment, will be sold to the highest bidder. A. The name, address and telephone number of the person to contact for information regarding the real estate is: Matthew M. Hevrin, HINSHAW & CULBERTSON LLP, 100 Park Avenue, Rockford, Illinois 61101, Tel. (815) 490-4935. B. The common address and other common description, if any, of the real estate is: 5848 Meadows Edge Close, Loves Park, Illinois 61111. C. The legal description of the real estate is:

Lot Nine (9) as designated upon the Plat of Meadows Edge, being a Resubdivision of Lot 70 Plat No. 5 of Winford Estates, and part of the South Half (1/2) of Section 33, Township 45 North, Range 2 East of the Third Principal Meridian, the Plat of which is recorded in Book 38 of Plats on Page 26A in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois. COMMON ADDRESS: 5848 Meadows Edge Close Loves Park, Illinois 61111 PROPERTY CODE: 08-33481-006 D. A description of the improvements on the real estate is: A 3-Bedroom, 2-Bathroom Condominium unit with Basement and attached Garage. E. The time and place of sale will be Tuesday, October 17, 2017 at 11:00 A.M., Winnebago County Justice Center, Lobby, 650 West State Street, Rockford, County of Winnebago, Illinois. F. The terms of the sale are: One Hundred Percent (100%) due by cash or certified funds at the time of the sale. The property offered for sale is subject to all real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality of the title and without recourse to the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office and in “as is” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. G. Title will be conveyed subject to the following liens and interests: all general real estate taxes, special assessments, if any, easements and restrictions of record, and the interests, if any, of any tenant in possession. H. The property will not be available for inspection. I. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of subject premises. J. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (l) and (g)(4). BLACKHAWK BANK f/k/a BLACKHAWK STATE BANK, a Wisconsin State Bank, Plaintiff HINSHAW & CULBERTSON LLP By: /s/ Matthew M. Hevrin Matthew M. Hevrin One of Its Attorneys PREPARED BY: Matthew M. Hevrin (ARDC #6256083) HINSHAW & CULBERTSON LLP 100 Park Avenue P.O. Box 1389 Rockford, IL 61105-1389 PHONE: 815-490-4900 FAX: 815-490-4901 mhevrin@hinshawlaw.com 8055R TRRT 10/4 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF VICTOR A. TERAN, Deceased. No. 2017-P-311 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of VICTOR A. TERAN. Letters of Office were issued on August 29, 2017 to OLGA T. TERAN HARRIS, 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 20, 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: September 11, 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 8056R TRRT 10/4 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: LYLE G. WILHELMS Deceased. PROBATE NO. 17-P-384 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE IS GIVEN of the death of: LYLE G. WILHELMS. Letters of Office – Administrator Appointed were issued on September 1, 2017 to: DARLENE L. WILHELMS, 2142 Havaview Dr., Rockford, IL 61101, Legal Representative of the Estate. Attorney for the Estate is: DENNIS L. LEAHY, One Court Place #203, Rockford, IL 61101. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before March 20, 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, 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 Probate Clerk’s office of the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 W. State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61101, or with the estate’s Legal Representative, or both. Copies of claims filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office – Probate Division, must be mailed or delivered to the estate’s legal representative or to the attorney for the estate within ten (10) days after being filed. DATED: 9/20/17 ESTATE OF LYLE G. WILHELMS, deceased BY: DARLENE L. WILHELMS, Administrator DENNIS L. LEAHY Attorney for the Estate One Court Place #203 Rockford IL 61101 Telephone: 815 964-9600 Fax: 815-964-9620 Email: attyleahy@yahoo.com 8057R TRRT 10/4 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO, ILLINOIS, IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION FOR PROBATE OF WILL AND LETTERS TESTAMENTARY OF: THE ESTATE OF MITCHEL VIREN WINNEBAGO COUNTY CASE NO. 2017 P 405 NOTICE TO ALL HEIRS and ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN TAKE NOTICE that a Petition for Probate of Will and Letters

Testamentary was filed in the Circuit Court of the 17th Judicial Circuit, Winnebago County, Illinois, for the Estate of MITCHEL VIREN; NOW, THEREFORE, unless you, HEIRS, and ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, file your answer to the Petition in the action or otherwise file your appearance therein, in the said Circuit Court of Winnebago County, in the City of Rockford, Illinois, on or before the 12th day of October, 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: September 15, 2017 THOMAS A. KLEIN, Clerk of the Circuit Clerk Attorney Laura M. Hunt One Court Place, Suite 102 Rockford, Illinois 61101 815.505.8571 8058R TRRT 10/4 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: FRIEDERIKE STADALIUS CASE NO: 2017 P 249 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of FRIEDERIKE STADALIUS. Letters Of Office were issued on 7/05/17 to GARWIN W. LAROSE and CHARLOTTE LAROSE, 4573 Pepper Court, Rockford, IL 61114, who are the legal representatives of the estate. The attorney for the estate is Jeffry A. Dahlberg, 5130 N. Second St., Loves Park, IL 61111. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before March 22, 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, or with the estate legal representative, or both. Copies of claims filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office–Probate Division, must be mailed or delivered to the estate legal representative and to his/her attorney within ten days after it has been filed. Dated 9/13/17 GARWIN W. LAROSE and CHARLOTTE LAROSE Executors Attorney For Estate: JEFFRY A. DAHLBERG #6206776 BALSLEY & DAHLBERG 5130 N. Second St. Loves Park, IL 61111 815-877-2593 8059R TRRT 10/4 n n n SUPERIOR SELF STORAGE OF ROCKFORD, LLC 1711 YORK AVE. ROCKFORD, IL 61109 815-229-0011 FAX 847-428-8985 BUSINESS OFFICE: 888 RICHARDSON RD EAST DUNDEE, IL 60118 847-428-8900 NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Of Personal Property Notice is hereby given that pursuant to the Illinois Self-Service Storage Facility Act the undersigned will sell at public sale by competitive bidding on October 11th, 2017 at 11:00 A.M. on the premises where said property has been stored located at Superior Self Storage of Rockford, 1711 York Ave., Rockford, IL 61109, the personal property described below: Unit #’s: 883 Crowthers, 222

Johnson, 423 Meisch, 885 Gaviria, 764 Hargraves, 568 Mason, 766 Farnum, 563 Falzone. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid for at time of sale. All goods are sold as is and must be removed at time of purchase. Superior Self Storage reserves the right to withdraw any or all of the above described items from sale prior there-to. Published in the Rock River Times September 20, 2017 and September 27, 2017. 8060R TRRT 9/27 n n n ADOPTION NOTICE STATE OF ILLINOIS COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO SS CIRCUIT COURT OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION FOR ADOPTION OF STEVEN LEE MILLER, JR, a male child. ADOPTION NO. 17 AD 119 TO: Kristen Boyd; and All whom it may concern Take Notice that a Petition was filed in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Illinois for the adoption of a minor child named STEVEN LEE MILLER, JR. NOW THEREFORE UNLESS, Kristen Boyd; and all whom it may concern, file your Answer to the petition in said suit or otherwise file your Appearance herein, in the said Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Rockford, Illinois on or before October 19, 2017, a default may be entered against you at any time after that day, and that judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said Petition. Dated at Rockford, Illinois, September 15, 2017, Thomas A. Klein, Clerk of the Circuit Court. Susan E. Smith McClellan No. 4453 6072 Brynwood Drive, Suite 101 Rockford, Illinois 61114 815-229-8900 September 20, 27, October 4, 2017 8061R TRRT 10/4 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: GERALDINE T. VOY, Deceased. CASE NO. 2017 P 351 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of GERALDINE T. VOY. Letters of Office were issued on September 5, 2017, to Barbara L. Adams, 6710 E. Woodland Dr., Stillman Valley, IL 61084, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is GERALD B. SHELTON JR., 321 W. State St., Suite 1204, Rockford, IL 61101. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before March 27, 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 W. State Street, Rockford, IL, or with the estate legal representative or both. Copies of claims filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office – Probate Division, must be mailed or delivered to the estate legal representative and to her attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed. Dated: 9-18-17 Barbara L. Adams, Executor GERALD B. SHELTON JR. – 3124476

Attorney at Law 321 W. State St., Suite 1204 Rockford, IL 61101 (815) 968-5761 email: kalshellaw@aol.com 8062R TRRT 10/4 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY In the Matter of: Janet O. Dobson, Deceased. Case No. 2017-P-0000395 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Janet O. Dobson. Letters of Office were issued on SEPTEMBER 8, 2017, to Kevin C. Dobson, 13325 Glencree Lane, Rockton, IL 61072, who is the Executor Appointed of the Estate. The Estate is being handled by Kevin C. Dobson ProSe. Claims against the Estate may be filed on or before March 20, 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 400 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61101, or with the Estate Executor, or both. Copies of claims filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office - Probate Division must be mailed or delivered to the Estate Executor within ten (10) days after it has been filed. Dated: September 8, 2017 Thomas A. Klein Clerk of the Circuit Court ProSe Kevin C. Dobson Executor of the Estate 13325 Glencree Lane Rockton, IL 61072 8063R TRRT 10/4 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 Drive Cab business in said County and State under the name of CCC Cousin Corry Cab at the following post office addresses: 4509 Governor’s Dr., Rockford, IL 61109; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Corry Williams SIGNED: Corry Williams 9/14/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 14th day of September, A.D. 2017. Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Angela Reina, DEPUTY 8071R TRRT 10/4 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF BILLY W. FARMER, Deceased. Case No: 2017 P 399 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of BILLY W. FARMER. Letters of Office were issued on September 11, 2017 to MICHAEL BERGER, who is the legal representative of the Estate. The attorney for the estate is David L. Davitt, 4023 Charles Street, Rockford, IL 61108. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before March 20, 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: September 19th, 2017 /s/ David L. Davitt David L. Davitt Prepared by: David L. Davitt Attorney for Estate 4023 Charles Street Rockford, IL 61108 815-229-5333 8064R TRRT 10/4 n n n SUPPLEMENTARY CERTIFICATE OF OWNERSHIP OF BUSINESS (ADDITION OF NAME) STATE OF ILLINOIS COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO ss. Certificate No. 023197 On the 18th day of October, A.D. 2002, the original certificate of ownership was filed in the office of County Clerk, in the County of Winnebago, Illinois for: Top Nails at the following address(es): 3007 N. Rockton Ave., Rockford, IL 61103. On the 19th day of September, A.D. 2017, the following person or persons were added to said organization and now have a financial interest in the business carried on under such assumed name: Phung V. Nguyen. SIGNED: Phung V. Nguyen 9/19/17 STATE OF ILLINOIS, County of Winnebago ss. The above being duly sworn, upon oath deposes and says that the foregoing is a true and correct supplementary report of the person or persons who have been added to the above-named firm together with their post-office addresses. Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed) to before me, this 19th day of September A.D. 2017. Pamela Johnson, Deputy Clerk 8066R 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 Photography business in said County and State under the name of Red Baryl Portraits at the following post office addresses: 1401 Parkview Ave., Rockford, IL 61107; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Dianna Gonzalez SIGNED: Dianna Gonzalez 9/12/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 12th day of September, A.D. 2017. Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Thalia Gallardo, DEPUTY 8070R TRRT 10/4

September 20, 2017 The Rock River Times. n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.; Plaintiff, vs. DOUGLAS STEELE; HARRIETTE STEELE; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; HARRY R. RADKE; Defendants, 17 CH 372 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 19, 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 19 as designated upon the Plat of Brinkman’s Subdivision part of the West 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of section 30, Township 44 North, Range 2, East of the Third Principal Meridian, the Plat of which subdivision is recorded in Book 14 of Plats on page 215 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois, situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois. Commonly known as 1320 28th Street, Rockford, IL 61108. P.I.N. 12-30-456-006. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611. 17-023819 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3060984 P8028R TRRT 9/27 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY; Plaintiff, vs. DELORES A. SINGLEY; JOHN A. VOILES; PRINCIPAL SERVICES TRUST COMPANY FKA THE CHICAGO TRUST COMPANY, AN ILLINOIS CORPORATION; CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FKA CAPITAL ONE BANK; PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES, LLC UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 16 CH 810 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 19, 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: SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS: PART OF THE NORTH EAST 1/4 OF THE NORTH EAST 1/4 OF SECTION 26, TOWNSHIP 43 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE 3RD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, BOUNDED AS FOLLOWS, TO-WIT: BEGINNING. ON THE WEST LINE OF THE NORTH EAST 1/4 OF THE NORTH EAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 26 AT A POINT 343.3 FEET SOUTH OF THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF THE NORTH EAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 26; THENCE SOUTH ALONG SAID WEST LINE 313.6 FEET; THENCE DUE EAST 324.65 FEET; THENCE NORTH, PARALLEL WITH THE WEST LINE OF THE NORTH EAST 1/4 OF THE NORTH EAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 26, 430.25 FEET; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY IN A DIRECT LINE 345.12 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. EXCEPTING THEREFROM THAT PORTION CONVEYED TO JOHN A. VOILES, BY WARRANTY DEED FROM DELORES A. SINGLEY, A WIDOW, RECORDED JULY 18, 2007, AS INSTRUMENT NO. 200700739534, OF OFFICIAL RECORDS. ALSO EXCEPTING THEREFROM THAT PORTION CONVEYED TO JOHN A. VOILES, BY WARRANTY DEED FROM DELORES A. SINGLEY, A WIDOW, RECORDED NOVEMBER 19, 2007, AS INSTRUMENT NO. 200700770770, OF OFFICIAL RECORDS. Commonly known as 1793 South Bend Road, Rockford, IL 61109. P.I.N. 15-26-229-018. The mortgaged real estate is: single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call Mr. Stephen G. Daday at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Klein, Daday, Aretos & O’Donoghue, LLC, 2550 West Golf Road, Rolling Meadows, Illinois 60008. (847) 590-8700. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3060986 P8029R TRRT 9/27 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR THE RMAC TRUST, SERIES 2016-CTT Plaintiff, -v.ALPHONSO BONNER, et al Defendant 16 CH 00376 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 24, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30

PM on October 26, 2017, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT SIXTY-TWO (62) AS DESIGNATED UPON PLAT NO. 7 OF WILLOW CREEK RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 20, TOWNSHIP 45 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 39 OF PLATS ON PAGE 173B IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 4744 ALEXANDRA LANE, MACHESNEY PARK, IL 61115 Property Index No. 08-20-278006 (128A062). 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 at-

torney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-16-05163. 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. 14-16-05163 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 16 CH 00376 TJSC#: 37-5031 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. I3058284 P8030R TRRT 9/27 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.CITIBANK, N.A. AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE FOR THE MERRILL LYNCH MORTGAGE INVESTORS TRUST, SERIES 2006-SL2, et al Defendant 16 CH 00893 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 23, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on October 4, 2017, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT SEVENTEEN (17) AS DESIGNATED UPON PLAT NO, 5 OF RIVER CREST SUBDIVISION BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 7-45-2 AND ALSO A RE-PLAT OF PART OF LOT 21, BLOCK 3, PLAT NO. 3 OF RIVER CREST SUBDIVISION THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 35 OF PLATS ON PAGE 61 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 312 ROSEWOOD ROAD, MACHESNEY PARK, IL 61115 Property Index No. 08-07477-028. 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 14-16-09875. 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. 14-16-09875 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 16 CH 00893 TJSC#: 37-8021 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. I3060858 P8031R TRRT 9/27 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS CIT BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.MARY L. GLOVER A/K/A MARY LOU GLOVER, et al Defendant 17CH 0000383 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 23, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on October 4, 2017, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen

Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT FIFTY-SEVEN (57) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF BOYLAN TERRACE SUBDIVISION, PART OF THE EAST HALF OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 16, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH IS RECORDED IN BOOK 23 OF PLATS ON PAGE 73 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS, SITUATED IN WINNEBAGO COUNTY AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 2611 SHERMAN AVENUE, ROCKFORD, IL 61101 Property Index No. 11-16332-019. 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. 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 14-17-03427. 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. 14-17-03427 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 17 CH 0000383 TJSC#: 37-8023 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. I3060860 P8032R TRRT 9/27 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.ROBERT STATEN, et al Defendant 16CH 00851 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 31, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on October 23, 2017, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT NINETY-FIVE (95) AS DESIGNATED UPON PLAT NO. 3 OF WESTRIDGE, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE WEST HALF (1/2) OF SECTION 11, TOWNSHIP 26 NORTH, RANGE 11 EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 40 OF PLATS ON PAGE 51A IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO, IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 1184 ROCKHAMPTON DRIVE, ROCKFORD, IL 61102 Property Index No. 14-11326-009. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor,

or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-16-13238. 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. 14-16-13238 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 16 CH 00851 TJSC#: 37-5251 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. I3057500 P8033R TRRT 9/27

The Rock River Times. September 20, 2017

n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a Product design and analysis business for commercial, industrial and aerospace business in said County and State under the name of R + R Design at the following post

office addresses: 2702 East State Street, Rockford, IL 61108; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Richard F. Norman; Rosa M. Perez SIGNED: Richard F. Norman 9/15/17 SIGNED: Rosa M. Perez 9/15/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 15th day of September, A.D. 2017.

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, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR THE RMAC TRUST, SERIES 2016-CTT Plaintiff, -v.- JOAN M. LINDSTROM AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE OF THE REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST OF VIRGINIA M. LINDSTROM DATED APRIL 19, 1999, et al Defendant 17 CH 00269 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Thalia Gallardo, DEPUTY 8075R TRRT 10/4 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 Cajun Seafood Restaurant business in said County and State under the name of 815 Cajun at

the following post office addresses: 3053 N. Perryville Rd., Rockford, IL 61114; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Hoa Thi Mai SIGNED: Hoa Thi Mai 9/14/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 14th day of September, A.D. 2017. Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Thalia Gallardo, DEPUTY 8072R TRRT 10/4

of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 30, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on October 13, 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 211 ROBERT AVENUE, ROCKFORD, IL61107 Property Index No. 12-19-359-009 (163C240). 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. 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 14-17-02828. 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. 14-17-02828 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 17 CH 00269 TJSC#: 37-8241 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. I3061457 P8038R TRRT 9/27 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.- JEREMY A. LINDQUIST, et al Defendant 16CH 00677 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 21, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM

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 Remodeling business in said County and State under the name of Alpha Omega Remodeling at the following post office addresses: 4593 Woodcrest Ln., Roscoe, IL

61073; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Andrew J. Brauer SIGNED: Andrew J. Brauer 9/14/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 14th day of September, A.D. 2017. Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Thalia Gallardo, DEPUTY 8073R TRRT 10/4

on October 30, 2017, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 3975 BILTMORE CHASE, ROCKFORD, IL 61109 Property Index No. 16-07-277-033. 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.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 14-16-10463. 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. 14-16-10463 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 16 CH 00677 TJSC#: 37-5926 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. I725549 P8047R TRRT 10/4 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS JAMES B. NUTTER & COMPANY Plaintiff, -v.- FLORA COUSINS A/K/A FLORA COUSINS PRYOR, et al Defendant 16CH 803 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 17, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on November 3, 2017, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder,

n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a Electrical contractor business in said County and State under the name of TC Electrical Services at the following post office addresses: 622 Avon St., Rockford, IL 61101; that the true

and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Tom Blackshear; Charles Till SIGNED: Tom Blackshear 9/15/17 SIGNED: Charles Till 9/15/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 15th day of September, A.D. 2017. Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Pamela Johnson, DEPUTY 8074R TRRT 10/4

as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 4110 HARMONY CIRCLE, ROCKFORD, IL61107 Property Index No. 12-20-326-010. The real estate is improved with a single family home with an attached 2 car garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 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 258287. 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. 258287 Case Number: 16 CH 803 TJSC#: 37-7589 I3061091 P8049R TRRT 10/4

September 20, 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 - ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.; Plaintiff, vs. DOUGLAS STEELE; HARRIETTE STEELE; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; HARRY R. RADKE; Defendants, 17 CH 372 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 19, 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 1320 28th Street, Rockford, IL 61108. P.I.N. 12-30-456-006. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611. 17-023819 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3060984 P8028R TRRT 9/27 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY - ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY; Plaintiff, vs. DELORES A. SINGLEY; JOHN A. VOILES; PRINCIPAL SERVICES TRUST COMPANY FKA THE CHICAGO TRUST COMPANY, AN ILLINOIS CORPORATION; CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FKA CAPITAL ONE BANK; PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES, LLC UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 16 CH 810 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 19, 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 1793 South Bend Road, Rockford, IL 61109. P.I.N. 15-26-229-018. The mortgaged real estate is: single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call Mr. Stephen G. Daday at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Klein, Daday, Aretos & O’Donoghue, LLC, 2550 West Golf Road, Rolling Meadows, Illinois 60008. (847) 590-8700. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3060986 P8029R TRRT 9/27 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 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

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n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR THE RMAC TRUST, SERIES 2016-CTT Plaintiff, -v.- ALPHONSO BONNER, et al Defendant 16 CH 00376 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 24, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on October 26, 2017, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 4744 ALEXANDRA LANE, MACHESNEY PARK, IL 61115 Property Index No. 08-20-278-006 (128A062). 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 14-16-05163. 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. 14-16-05163. Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 16 CH 00376 TJSC#: 37-5031 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. I3058284 P8030R TRRT 9/27 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.- CITIBANK, N.A. AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE FOR THE MERRILL LYNCH MORTGAGE INVESTORS TRUST, SERIES 2006-SL2, et al Defendant 16 CH 00893 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 23, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on October 4, 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 312 ROSEWOOD ROAD, MACHESNEY PARK, IL 61115 Property Index No. 08-07-477-028. 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 14-16-09875. 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. 14-16-09875 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 16 CH 00893 TJSC#: 37-8021 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. I3060858 P8031R TRRT 9/27 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS CIT BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.- MARY L. GLOVER A/K/A MARY LOU GLOVER, et al Defendant 17CH 0000383 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 23, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on October 4, 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 2611 SHERMAN AVENUE, ROCKFORD, IL 61101 Property Index No. 11-16-332-019. 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. 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 14-17-03427. 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. 14-17-03427 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 17 CH 0000383 TJSC#: 37-8023 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. I3060860 P8032R TRRT 9/27 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.- ROBERT STATEN, et al Defendant 16CH 00851 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 31, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on October 23, 2017, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1184 ROCKHAMPTON DRIVE, ROCKFORD, IL 61102 Property Index No. 14-11-326-009. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-16-13238. 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. 14-16-13238 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 16 CH 00851 TJSC#: 37-5251 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. I3057500 P8033R TRRT 9/27 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Plaintiff, -v.- DAVID C. NIPPA, et al Defendant 16 CH 661 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 19, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM

on October 27, 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 1733 PARKVIEW AVENUE, ROCKFORD, IL 61107 Property Index No. 12-18-302-008. 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 257493. 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. 257493 Case Number: 16 CH 661 TJSC#: 37-7571 I3059973 P8035R TRRT 9/27 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY - ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDERS OF THE ACCREDITED MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2003-2 ASSET BACKED NOTES; Plaintiff, vs. THOMAS H. GREENE; DOROTHY GREENE; MARIAN MCDOUGH; JUNE SWAN; SHIRLEY KRUGJOHANN; SAMUEL GREENE; WILLIAM GREENE; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF INGRID M. GREENE; UNKNOWN OWNERS, GENERALLY AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 15 CH 1067 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, October 19, 2017, at the hour of 1:00 p.m., in Intercounty’s Winnebago County office, 7210 East State Street, Suite 102, Rockford, Illinois 61108, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 5329 Nichols Drive, Rockford, IL 61108. P.I.N. 12-28-179-002. The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call Ms. Kimberly S. Reid at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Kluever & Platt, L.L.C., 65 East Wacker Place, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (312) 236-0077. SPSF.2444 I3060971 P8034R TRRT 9/27

September 20, 2017 The Rock River Times. n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC Plaintiff, -v.- ANTIONETTE HOBSON, et al Defendant 16 CH 01004 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on July 26, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on October 30, 2017, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 621 N. INDEPENDENCE AVENUE, ROCKFORD, IL 61101 Property Index No. 11-16-483-003 (196D691). 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. 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 14-16-15498. 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. 14-16-15498 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002

Case Number: 16 CH 01004 TJSC#: 37-8240 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. I3061581 P8050R TRRT 10/4 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY - ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS US BANK TRUST NA, AS TRUSTEE FOR LSF9 MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST; Plaintiff, vs. RICHARD FREDERICK RAY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 16 CH 683 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 26, 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 3432 Chadwick Drive, Rockford, IL 61109. P.I.N. 16-06-202-025. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611. 16-021063 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3061715 P8051R TRRT 10/4 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.- TROY L. SHEETS, et al Defendant 16 CH 00995 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 7, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on October 20, 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 607 W. CHAPEL STREET, ROCKTON, IL 61072 Property Index No. 03-23-226-006. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at

the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, 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 14-16-15125. 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. 14-16-15125 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 16 CH 00995 TJSC#: 37-8304 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. I3061988 P8052R TRRT 10/4 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE (5848 Meadows Edge Close, Loves Park, Illinois 61111) PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered by the Court in Winnebago County Case No. 16-CH-684, the property hereinafter described or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment, will be sold to the highest bidder. 1. The common address and other common description, if any, of the real estate is: 5848 Meadows Edge Close, Loves Park, Illinois 61111. 2. The time and place of sale will be Tuesday, October 17, 2017 at 11:00 A.M., Winnebago County Justice Center, Lobby, 650 West State Street, Rockford, County of Winnebago, Illinois, conducted by the Winnebago County Sheriff. 3. A description of the improvements on the real estate is: A 3-Bedroom, 2Bathroom Condominium unit with Basement and attached Garage. 4. The terms of the sale are: One Hundred Percent (100%) due by cash or certified funds at the time of the sale. The property offered for sale is subject to all real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality of the title and without recourse to the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office and in “As Is” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. 5. Title will be conveyed subject to the following liens and interests: all general real estate taxes, special assessments, if any, easements and restrictions of record, and the interests, if any, of any tenant in possession. 6. The property will not be available for inspection. 7. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. 8. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

9. The name, address and telephone number of the person to contact for information regarding the real estate is: Matthew M. Hevrin, HINSHAW & CULBERTSON LLP, 100 Park Avenue, Rockford, IL 61101, Tel (815) 490-4935. NOTE: PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT,YOU ARE ADVISED THAT THE LAW FIRM OF HINSHAW & CULBERTSON LLP IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. 8055R TRRT 10/4 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY - ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, vs. JAMES T. FERGUSON Defendants, 17 CH 204 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 19, 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 512 Chapel Street, Rockton, IL 61072. P.I.N. 03-24-105-002. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611. 17-007164 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3060977 P8036R TRRT 9/27 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY - ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS BANK OF AMERICA, NA; Plaintiff, vs. FRANCESCA MONTANEZ; CITY OF ROCKFORD; Defendants, 12 CH 1718 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 19, 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 2807 Arcadia Terrace, Rockford, IL 61101. P.I.N. 11-10-459-013. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611. 16-021875 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3060979 P8037R TRRT 9/27

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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. 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ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

Autumn on the Prairie BY DRS. ROBERT & SONIA VOGL

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utumn on the Prairie was celebrated on a beautiful, sunny day. While still astronomical summer, it was meteorological fall, so di�cult to deﬁne. Astronomical seasons, based on the position of the Earth relative to the sun, usually begin on the 20-22 of each third month – winter in December, spring in March, summer in June, and autumn in September, while meteorological seasons begin on the ﬁrst day of those months. A wide variety of visitors passed through the grounds. We enjoyed talking with them, old and new friends and some whom we hadn’t seen for years. Max Baumgarder stopped to chat and informed us that he and his late wife, Sally, along with Deb Carey of the Dixon Park Department, started the event. About 200 people visited that year; since then, the number doubled, then

quadrupled; this year, an estimated 1000 attended. We commented on a visitor’s t-shirt message: Stand up for Science. He introduced himself to us as a former student of ours who had donated a large sum to the the Prairie Preservation Society of Ogle County during the ﬁrst grant round and pledged another donation this year. People of all ages were cheerful and enthusiastic as they visited, learned and were involved. Displays, tours, and sales were o�ered; children participated in engaging learning activities in a tent designed speciﬁcally for them. It was reassuring to see so many interested in nature and the native Illinois landscape, an endangered ecosystem. Less than a fraction of one percent of Illinois’ original prairie still remains. Nachusa’s successful restoration of the original landscape, complete with bison, is a huge draw to the preserve. Not only elderly and young adults, but

County to use grant to aid endangered bumblebee ROCKFORD — Winnebago County will use a $5,500 grant from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to restore a habitat for an endangered bumble bee. The rusty patched bumblebee was added to the federal endangered species list in March, the Rockford Register Star reported. It’s one of 10 bumblebee species found in Winnebago County. The Forest Preserves of Winnebago County will use the grant to create an ideal habitat for the bumblebee by restoring 15 acres of Kieselburg Forest Preserve in Machesney Park with prairie grass and wildﬂowers. The bumblebee appears in the spring and hibernates in the fall. It needs a constant supply of ﬂowers blooming from April through September. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service o�cials say

the bumblebee’s population has declined by 87 percent since the late 1990s. “We don’t know what’s really behind their decline, but creating a good habitat for this bee is the best thing we know we can do to prevent their further decline,” said Barbara Williams, a volunteer who monitors various insect, bat and bird populations for the forest preserves. Wildlife biologists have said disease, parasites, pesticides, loss of habitat and climate change could be reasons for the decline. Bumblebees pollinate important crops, including tomatoes, cranberries and peppers. According to the Department of Agriculture, insects, including bees, provide the U.S. with pollination services valued at an estimated $3 billion a year. –Associated Press

also children are interested in understanding nature. We hope that this interest will be passed to others who will also share it. A book by our late colleague, Cli� Knapp, that will be published soon post mortem presents the lives and philosophies of early naturalists in the hope that others will be inspired to follow their path of interpreting nature to others. We witnessed this passing on interest in nature in several retired teachers who chatted with us. One, our former student, now inventories long overlooked natural areas that have not been examined for years, having chosen this as his mission in retirement. Two sisters, also retired teachers, spent a long time at Books on First, feeding their interest in learning. They both volunteer at Starved Rock State Park where they recognize that the lack of public funds does not supports su�cient paid personnel to adequately do everything that needs to be done: sometimes they serve as instructors, some-

times cleaning buildings and removing dead trees. This is what many of us do: wanting to use our talents, willingly give back to our communities out of a commitment to the public well-being. Retirement frees us to contribute in special ways. We displayed information on three organizations that are di�erent, yet support the same basic values: The Prairie Preservation Society of Ogle County, the Illinois Renewable Energy Association, and the Rock River Trail Initiative; with di�erent, yet overlapping, goals. This diversity is beneficial: members choose specific groups based on their own specific interests. Visitors who had never heard of any of them were pleased that we all exist. Sitting in a tent on a sunny day is not pleasant for those who love the outdoors. What is exciting are the comments of people who tell us: we’re glad you’re here. Visit illinoisrenew.org. R.

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FARM & AG

What’s wrong with my apples? BY GRANT MCCARTY CONTRIBUTOR

Apple harvest is in full swing with each week bringing new varieties to be harvested. As you are harvesting your apples, you may ﬁnd that there are noticeable ﬂesh problems. In most cases, you can still eat these apples and carve around the bad parts. But you may have some visible damage that may tell you there is a bigger problem occurring during the growing season. It is important to realize that some of the physical damage you see could be caused by the environment. Poor pollination in the spring may be leading to oddly shaped apples. Irregular periods of drought/rain/cold/warm can potentially impact the apple as it develops by making it vulnerable for disease and insects. Even the slowing of leaf coverage could lead to fruit being “sunburnt” as it developed. Knowing your variety is crucial for much of this. Most apple trees on the market come with some form of disease resistance, which can help eliminate or control these diseases. All of that being said, some insects and disease leave behind noticeable symptoms. Plum curculio will enter the fruit and leave behind a scar that looks like a half moon. Apple maggot

makes small “pimples” on the flesh. The “pimples” will cause the fruit to be misshapen. Codling moth will be small brown damage that is still soft where the insect has moved in. There are other insect pests on apples but many of them do similar damage. Disease will also be clear. Apple scab will be present most seasons and small, black lesions will appear on the fruit. Fireblight will appear on leaves/ limbs as if part of your tree has caught on fire before spreading to the fruit. Black/brownish soft discoloration are rots that will be on the fruit and can potentially be sunken in. As you are harvesting these apples and notice problems, determine strategies for the end of season and next. Apple scab severity can be lessened next year by raking up the leaves away from the tree. A limb with fireblight can potentially be removed right now. There are insect traps that can work well for insects. Each has their own traps. Through both proper diagnoses and control, you can be on a path for better looking apples next year. 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.

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SPRINGFIELD — Michelle Paulus made up her mind on a career in agricultural lending well before college. The Lincoln resident and University of Illinois senior in agriculture and consumer economics was among U of I and Illinois State University students at the Ag Banking Conference of the Illinois Bankers Association, held Aug. 23-24 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Springfield. This is the second year students have been invited to the conference as part of e�orts to ease a developing shortage in farm banking as baby boomers reach retirement age. “Hearing a lot of real-life experience is beneficial. It’ll better help prepare me for my career,” said Paulus, who added that she has started her job search in preparation for graduation in May. “I was born and raised on a hog farm in Lincoln,” Paulus said, “It’s where I developed my passion for ag. I specifically want to be in ag lending. I’m open to options.” Agricultural lending faces the same aging demographic as the general farm population, said Bill Wagner, chairman of an agriculture education subcommittee for IBA. “We’re getting older, the baby boomer generation. We thought this was a good opportunity to show them (students) the opportunities out there,” said Wagner, a veteran lender with First Mid-Illinois Bank & Trust in Decatur. Lending is only one of the possibilities, said Scott Rhoads, chairman of the IBA ag committee. There also are farm services,

credit agencies, management companies and financial analysis, said Rhoads, who is with Carrollton Bank. “We’re often talking about millions of dollars. You can make or lose a lot of money in a hurry,” Rhoads said. “We are looking for people who have a real feel for numbers and the industry.” ISU students Sam Johnson and Fatima Mohammed plan to take their studies in agriculture and finance back to their homes in Guyana. Both are first-year students. “We are more interested in the financial management and analysis, when it comes to farming,” Johnson said. “In my country, agriculture is a small-scale business. We need more financing when it comes to agriculture. It’s something I want to take back.” Mohammed said while the scale of U.S. agriculture is much larger, the lessons of finance and investment could help boost farming in Guyana. “It’s one of the reasons I came here. I think I can make a di�erence,” Mohammed said. “Banking and financing is really new to them (farmers in Guyana).” More than 200 agricultural bankers were at the conference, said IBA spokeswoman Debbie Jemison. Jemison said ISU students were added this year based on the response from U of I students invited in 2016. “One of the challenges of our member banks is attracting quality employees to the banking industry,” Jemison said in a statement. “We feel that inviting college students interested in ag banking to our program will give them a good introduction to the industry.”

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Wisconsin

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Timber sales increase at national forest RHINELANDER, Wis. — A national forest in northwest Wisconsin expects to sell its largest amount of timber since at least the mid-1990s. The Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest may sell 123 million board feet of timber by the end of fiscal 2017, WJFWTV reported . That would mark the fifth annual increase in a row for the forest, which is nearing its maximum yield. Forest Supervisor Paul Strong said this year’s expected yield is “absolutely great news.” The forest’s management plan aims to sell 131 million board feet annually. Strong said the timber program has grown thanks to the National Forest Services’ increased authority under the 2014 U.S. Farm Bill and policies allowing organizations to remove small trees and keep the timber. He also cited the federal Good Neighbor Authority policy, which has allowed the Wisconsin Department of Natural

Resources to manage the sale of about 25 million board feet of timber in the national forest annually. Strong said he hopes to build a sustainable timber program. “We’d like to minimally be able to stay where we’re at. If circumstances work out with funding, staffing, and working with partners that we can do a bit more, we’d be happy to get that done as well,” Strong said. But he noted that wildfires in the western U.S. this year may impact local funding, as the U.S. Forest Service shifts its budget. “A number of years ago, (fire control was) less than 20 percent of our budget. Now it’s more than half,” Strong said. “It’s projected that it could be as much as three-quarters. When your budget cap is fixed, that squeezes all of the other resource programs that the American citizens want to have delivered.” –Associated Press

Missing WWII soldier to be buried Saturday NEKOOSA, Wis. — A U.S. Army soldier from Wisconsin missing from World War II will be buried in his hometown this weekend. Twenty-three-year-old Pfc. Gerald F. Wipfli of Nekoosa was reported missing in action in November 1944 after his unit fought German forces in the town of Schmidt, Germany, during the battle of Hurtgen Forest. Wipfli was among 33 soldiers listed as

missing in action from his company. He was declared “non-recoverable” in 1950. Workers from a power company unearthed remains while installing electrical lines in Schmidt in 2010. The German War Graves Commission unearthed the site, and scientists used DNA to help identify Wipfli’s remains. Wipfli will be buried with full military honors in Nekoosa on Saturday. –Associated Press

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NFL. Week 3

Packers hit hard by injuries in loss GREEN BAY, Wis. — A slew of injuries to key players could leave the Green Bay Packers scrambling this week. And perhaps the week after that, too. Packers coach Mike McCarthy said Monday the team’s medical staff was still “trying to get their hands around” the avalanche of injuries that occurred during the team’s 34-23 loss to the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday night, although none of the injuries appear to be season-ending. Already forced to play without starting offensive tackles David Bakhtiari (hamstring) and Bryan Bulaga (ankle), the Packers lost standout defensive tackle Mike Daniels to a hamstring injury on the Falcons’ first offensive possession. Then wide receiver Jordy Nelson, Aaron Rodgers’ top offensive weapon, sustained a quadriceps injury on the Packers’ first possession. Neither player returned to the game. After that, the Packers lost wide receiver Randall Cobb (shoulder), safety Kentrell Brice (groin) and cornerback Davon House (quadriceps). Veteran right guard Jahri Evans suffered a groin injury but finished the game without missing a snap. Asked whether any of the injuries were season-ending, McCarthy replied, “I don’t think I’ll be reporting any season-ending injuries, no.” That’s the good news. The bad news is that the Packers have to play two games in a 12-day span, facing the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday and then hosting the Chicago Bears in a Thursday night game on Sept. 28. That could make it difficult for any of the injured players to get back and be able to play in both games. “There was a point there when I looked at the bench and there are 10 guys on the bench (with injuries),” McCarthy said in his press briefing Monday night. “We have a system with the trainers where they have a yellow card and they walk by me and they just write the number, and it seemed like it went on all night with guys going down, going back up. “Hopefully that’s our one game for this year. It was definitely a challenge, but I thought our guys did a heck of a job fighting through it.” Presumably, the Packers won’t have most of those players ready for practice on Wednesday. “It’s going to affect the way we practice Wednesday,” McCarthy said. “I think that’s loud and clear.” Without Bulaga and Bakhtiari, the Packers started second-year tackle Kyle Murphy on the left side, one week after he’d made his first career NFL start on the right side. Justin McCray, who had never played a regular-season offensive snap in the NFL, started on the right side. “Obviously, that was not the type of game I’d prefer to get into as far as the pass-run ratio, but I was proud of both (McCray) and

Kyle the way they lined up and competed,” McCarthy said. “They didn’t blink.” McCarthy had no update on the severity of Nelson’s quadriceps injury, which was to his right leg. Nelson tore the ACL in his right knee in 2015. Cobb said he injured his shoulder early on and then hurt it later in the game and had to come out. Cobb played

through two shoulder injuries in 2015. Asked if he thought he’d be ready for the next game, Cobb replied, “I’ll be all right.” Daniels was a dominant force in the team’s season-opening win over Seattle and would be missed if he can’t go against the Bengals. Daniels was already listed on last week’s injury report with a hip problem.

“He’s a difference-maker. And you want as many difference makers-on the field as you can,” defensive coordinator Dom Capers said. “All you have to do is go back a week and look at Mike’s performance against Seattle. He was dominant. Hopefully we’ll get Mike healthy and get him back out there.” –Associated Press

College

Wheaton players face felony charges in hazing case WHEATON — Five members of a Christian college football team in suburban Chicago face felony charges in the hazing of another team member who alleges they duct-taped his hands and feet and attempted to sodomize him with an object before dumping him half-naked in an off-campus park. The DuPage County State’s Attorney’s office announced Monday that the five Wheaton College players are charged with aggravated battery, mob action and unlawful restraint. A judge signed arrest warrants and set $50,000 bonds for the players, who are expected to turn themselves in. As of Tuesday morning, none of them had done so, according to Paul Darrah, a spokesman for the state’s attorney’s office. Darrah said the most serious charge — aggravated battery — carries a maximum sentence of 2 to 5 years in prison. The Chicago Tribune reports that the victim, a freshman, told police he was in his dormitory room watching basketball on television in March 2016 when his teammates tackled him, put a pillowcase

over his head and punched him when he yelled at them to stop. The student alleges the five put him in the back seat of a car and — with Middle Eastern music playing — made offensive comments about Muslims and told him that he was being kidnapped by Muslims who wanted to have sex with goats and that he would be their “goat’ for the night. After the attack, the victim drove himself to a hospital where he was treated for bruises and muscle tears in his shoulders. Records indicate that an emergency room nurse called police. Wheaton College says other players and coaching staff alerted college officials to an “incident.” In a statement, the school said it was notified about the attack that same month and, working with an “independent” investigator, launched an investigation. “The conduct we discovered as a result of our investigation into this incident was entirely unacceptable and inconsistent with the values we share as human beings. ... We are profoundly saddened that any member of our community could be

mistreated in any way.” The students being sought on arrest warrants are 22-year-old James Cooksey, of Jacksonville, Fla.; 21-year-old Kyler Kregal of Grand Rapids, Mich.; 21-year-old Benjamin Pettway, of Lookout Mountain, Ga.; 21-yearold Noah Spielman, of Columbus, Ohio; and 22-year-old Samuel TeBos, of Allendale, Mich. All are listed on the team roster, and three of them played in the game that the 4th ranked Division III team played on Saturday, according to the Tribune. Spielman is the son of Chris Spielman, an All-American linebacker at Ohio State and All-Pro linebacker in the NFL who spent the bulk of his career with the Detroit Lions. The school declined to answer any questions about the students’ continued participation on the football team. It said in the statement that it was unable to say what ‘disciplinary measures” were taken due to “federal student privacy protections.” The school said its Board of Trustees has engaged “outside experts” to lead a review of the anti-hazing policy that the school revised in 2014. –Associated Press

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a Bears receiving corps that currently features Joshua Bellamy and Deonte Thompson as your No. 1 and No. 1 weapons - a sad, uninspiring fact. If the quarterback doesn’t have anyone to throw to, logically he won’t be good, based off of nothing. What you actually want for any young quarterback such as Trubisky, is for him to be adequately protected immediately by a solid offensive line. More often than not, quarterbacks make receivers better, not the other way around. In an honest assumption of what matters, the Bears indeed do have a decent enough offensive line to allow Trubisky enough time to go through his progressions and use his athleticism. The Bears have a solid if not exemplary complement of running backs in Jordan Howard and Tarik Cohen to take pressure off of Trubisky. The defense, buoyed by

a solid front seven headlined by Akiem Hicks and Leonard Floyd, can keep games close enough to where Trubisky doesn’t feel the need to force the issue to win games when he doesn’t have to. The crucial gist here is that there are enough pieces for Trubisky, the Bears’ collector’s edition of a quarterback, to not have his development completely capitulated. That the ideal time to play him and get him experience is now, while the team is still in a downswing. Ultimately, Miller had the best assessment of why this decision still looms so large at Halas Hall. “Everyone is grown up, understands the business of how this works.” Perhaps the Bears realize the proper decision in this grown-up business very soon. R. Robert is your guy for all things Bears. Find him on Twitter @RobertZeglinski.

how well you meticulously plan out his beginning. That’s not how it works. There’s always the risk of injury or ruining any player, be it a rookie or 10-year veteran. Any time anyone steps onto the field, they understand that inherent danger and unknown. And really, football players, especially high draft picks such as Trubisky, shouldn’t be collector’s items. There’s no use in keeping someone in their packaging and shrink wrap instead of seeing how they play. The final major point of contention against inserting Trubisky is the second part of the last point: a subpar supporting cast. But do the Bears not possess the parts to allow Trubisky to comfortably grow and ascend? This argument stems from seeing

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Bears head coach John Fox says there will be no change at the QB position for Week 3, but what exactly is the team hoping to see from Mike Glennon? @chicagobears

Enough already. Start Trubisky. By Robert Zeglinski

Contributor

e’s no savior. He’s no Messiah. He’s not going to magically fix all of the deeply-rooted problems of a Bears team that’s started 0-2 for the third straight season. But if he’s the future – if he’s to eventually take the Chicago to the promised land – there are no mincing of words here: it’s time for the Bears to start rookie No. 2 overall pick Mitchell Trubisky. Put aside Chicago’s current Mike Glennon and his three first-half turnovers in a 29-7 defeat to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for a second. Forget his approximate 50 yards through three-quarters against the Atlanta Falcons in his “fine” debut of a season opener. Instead, look at everything through the microscope of what Trubisky means to this franchise. Of what he will ultimately decide for general manager Ryan Pace. Think about why the Bears seem to be coddling and taking care of Glennon more than they would Trubisky, the

player they have so much more invested in. Think about why Glennon seemingly has every excuse already handwritten for him as he makes the same egregious mistakes and is as ineffective on the surface, as a conservative head coach in John Fox once apparently despised in the jettisoned Jay Cutler. Whatever success the Bears will enjoy in the future - if any - will be on the back of the 23-year-old Trubisky. So what’s the hold up here? What’s the plan with Trubisky? Why is he not being afforded the opportunity to make these mistakes Glennon is making while potentially flashing his talent and learning from said mistakes? It doesn’t feel like the Fox and the Bears themselves know what’s going on. “I don’t know that anybody has a crystal ball as to when that is,” said Fox as to when he believes Trubisky will finally start for the Bears. Whatever’s going on here in this mess, it seems like the Bears are hell-bent on sticking to a preordained plan, instead of adapting on the fly to circumstances

as any regular competent organization would do. The original idea was to obviously sit Trubisky for most of the year while Glennon took a beating and/or showcased value for a future trade before the team moved onto its future starter. Two hapless games in, with the team reeling and Glennon giving them way less than the $18 million the Bears paid for him to be a placeholder, that plan is floating in the wind. Ultimately, it’s difficult to rationalize exactly why the Bears are so hesitant on inserting Trubisky, so let’s poke holes in any argument they could have. The first you hear is inexperience. That Trubisky’s 13 college starts somehow preclude him from starting now and taking his mantel. If that’s the case, wouldn’t you want the young quarterback to step in and start taking his lumps now, to learn from them? The only way to actually fix inexperience is by playing. By stepping in front of the live bullets of a real game and acquiring first-hand experience. The

longer you wait to play the inexperienced Trubisky, the less of a learning curve he has to safely learn on the fly now. The second argument against playing Trubisky is that if the Bears play him now, they risk stunting his growth. Whether it be due to a poor supporting cast or not being ready to face the adversity an NFL game can offer, apparently the Bears risk everything with Trubisky with an early start. Tight end Zach Miller alluded to this sentiment as much following the loss to the Buccaneers. “You’ve seen guys if they get out there and they’re not prepared and they’re not ready to go and things start to go south, it can put a dent in someone’s career. It can hurt them early on,” said Miller. Though, that logic is inherently flawed in itself. There is no “ideal time” to start any young player in football, let alone a quarterback. There’s no guarantee Trubisky will have a soft landing regardless of Continued on Page 39 >>>