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German Society’s 53rd Oktoberfest comes to Loves Park this weekend

The German Society of Rockford hosts its 53rd Annual Oktoberfest, this Friday and Saturday, at the Loves Park City Hall, 100 Heart Blvd. Live music, food, family events and, of course, beer feature over the two days. The traditional tapping of the keg will see Loves Park Mayor Greg Jury have the honors this year, with the ceremony at 7 p.m. Friday night. The German Society of Rockford will offer a taste of Germany with their expansive German menu featuring German sausages, Jaegerschnitzel, roasted chicken, “Opa’s” potato pancakes, German potato salad, red cabbage, spaetzel, sauerkraut and desserts. “It’s a great event and we hope everybody can make it out this weekend,” said Toni Beck, president of the GSR. Gates are open 5 p.m. to midnight Friday, and noon to midnight Saturday. Tickets are $10 for a one-day ticket or $15 for a two-day pass at the gate. For more information visit RockfordOktoberfest.org.

City Market tops season record attendance

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The Rockford City Market topped its 2015 record season, with more than 107,000 people passing through the gates in 2017. “We’re ecstatic about the increase in attendance at the market this year,” said Cathy McDermott of the Rock River Development Partnership. “We would like to thank all of the vendors this year as well as our generous sponsors, including our presenting sponsor, Mercyhealth. We will continue to listen to the shoppers and work to keep improving the market each year to make each season better than the last!” This year’s market featured 76 vendors, including 19 new ones; 49 nonprofit organizations; and 42 musical performances. In order for Rockford City Market to keep improving, market patrons are encouraged to fill out the annual Rockford City Market patron survey at surveymonkey.com/r/ RockfordCityMarketPatron2017. Those that still want to shop in a farmer’s market setting can still do so at the North End City Market every Saturday morning from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. through Oct. 27. For more information visit rockfordcitymarket.com/ northend.

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The Rockford Symphony Orchestra is again seeking nominees for its Outstanding Music Educator Award. Launched in 2016, the award recognizes a full-time educator in any of Winnebago, Boone, Ogle, Stephenson and Rock Counties teaching in public or private schools. The award alternates each year between elementary and secondary school teachers. Last year’s winner was Mary Shore of RPS 205’s Johnson Elementary. The award winner and two honorable mentions will be recognized at RSO’s Spring Gala. For more information, or to nominate a local educator, visit rockfordsymphony.com/ music-educator-award. R.

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O’Shea talks gunshot detection, Tasers By Jim Hagerty Contributor

CITY HALL — If the technology lives up to its claim, the Rockford Police Department will soon have the ability to pinpoint the location of gunshots. On Monday, aldermen voted to spend $310,000 on a gunfire detection system called ShotSpotter, a series of sensors that alert 911 dispatchers and officers when they detect gunfire. “[The system] guarantees detection within 75 feet of a gunshot going off,” Police Chief Dan O’Shea said after Monday’s City Council meeting. Chief O’Shea added that other agencies that use the system have reported detection as close as 10 feet, meaning officers are able to find near-exact locations where shots are fired. In Rockford, initial sensors will be placed in a two-mile area on the east side and two-mile area on the west side. The system’s sensors are acoustic listening devices that are always running. They are set to detect frequencies of gunshots but no other sounds, such as nearby conversations. O’Shea said while the system will improve response times, it will also increase the number of reports, which will undoubtedly show a spike in shots-fired incidents. “We expect to see a 75- to 85-percent increase in reported gunfire crime,” O’Shea said. “But I will make sure that we put that out to media and residents. It needs to be known way ahead of time why there’s an

The ShotSpotter system works by having a series of acoustic listening devices tracking the frequencies of gunshots in an area. By using information from multiple collection points, police can more accurately locate the location the shots were fired. exponential increase.” The agreement with ShotSpotter is for one year. The city will have an option to renew the service for an annual cost of $260,000. “This will help us with investigations, and give us a more accurate picture of gunfire,” O’Shea said. Installation is expected to begin in the next couple weeks. The service will be funded by the Police Operating Budget. Aldermen also agreed to use $42,000 from the police budget to purchase 30 Tasers from Axon Enterprises, of Scottsdale, Arizona. The purchase will

bring the department’s number of devices to 85. O’Shea said that is enough for every on-duty officer to carry a stun gun, provided they receive the proper training. It also gives the department another less-lethal option in situations that call for the use of force. “Our message is that our officers are highly trained in using little force as possible,” the chief said. “In the year-and-a-half I’ve been here, I’ve been very pleased with how our officers respond to violence and how they de-escalate a lot of situations.” O’Shea says that training and additional

stun guns will also improve perception citizens may have that law enforcement is in the business of using lethal force. And with the number of public cases involving alleged police brutality and officer-involvement shootings ample in the news, the devices couldn’t come at a better time. “That’s why I am out in the community,” he said. “We don’t want the perception to run reality. We want people to understand what we are doing.” The Rockford City Council meets on the first and third Monday of every month. Council committee meetings are held on the second and fourth Monday at City Hall. R.

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Chief judge, sheriff speak out against budget cuts By Jim Hagerty Contributor

COUNTY COURTHOUSE — Winnebago County Sheriff Gary Caruana and Chief Judge Joe McGraw will do everything they can before massive cuts land dozens of public safety workers out of jobs. Each addressed Monday his individual concerns regarding $4.3 million in cuts to the sheriff’s department. The slashes are part the apart of the balanced budget approved last week by the county board, and includes a total of $6.8 million in cuts. “Public safety is like a three-legged stool,” McGraw said.”It is comprised of law enforcement, court operations and rehabilitative services.” McGraw has been vocal about the county budget. Earlier this year the judge sued the board for additional funding for the courthouse. His latest concern is that Caruana will be dangerously understaffed,

impeding his ability to keep the courthouse and justice center safe. “The court has raised several issues,” McGraw said, “which are not just a matter of want, but a matter of need. They represent failures to fund necessary court services that must, by law, be provided.” Caruana said he will not rush to take deputies off the job as directed by the board, echoing McGraw that sweeping layoffs could come with grave consequences to citizens of Winnebago County. “I am going to continue to investigate all my options for the public and for public safety,” Caruana said. The sheriff called the latest budget process flawed and confusing, one that included mounting cuts to his department. “About a month ago, I learned that our budget going to be cut by $3 million by [Winnebago County Board Chairman Frank

Haney],” he said. “I was out of the loop. I asked myself, ‘Why was I not part of that process?’” Caruana said he was later led to believe his department would see a funding increase of $2 million. In August, the county was poised to hire more deputies, only to be abruptly faced with the cuts the sheriff is faced with today. The sheriff said cuts were based on 2011 numbers—a flawed baseline when the county was coming out of the Great Recession. He says county staff should have gone back two years to get a better picture of the current economic outlay. “In 2009, my predecessor’s budget was almost the same as my budget at the end of 2017,” Caruana said. “By statute, I have responsibility for law enforcement.” That statute, he said, is a state law that requires him to put enough deputies and detectives on the streets, and corrections

officers in applicable county buildings. There are currently 109 patrol deputies employed by the county. As many 30 could be laid off. Bailiffs would be subject to cuts, too. Haney told media that he is willing to search for options to avoid as many cuts as possible. Haney added the board deserves praise for coming to the table with a budget that doesn’t raise taxes and that had public safety in mind. “They looked at a very difficult no-win situation,” the chairman said. “We are going to continue to make public safety a priority. And as has been the case this entire year, we are going to look for innovative ways in which to do business.” Other cuts include those to the circuit court in the amount of $150,000; probation services by $150,000; the public defender’s office by $150,000; and the state’s attorney’s office by $200,000. R.

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Crime & Courts

Father of shooting victim challenges clergy to instill sense of community By Jim Hagerty Contributor

ROCKFORD — There was nothing out of the ordinary about the way Sunday, Sept. 24, was playing out for Alzura Prunty. She had just done a load of laundry before sitting down for dinner. That all changed around 7 p.m. when bullets rang out at a nearby park. “I heard them shooting,” Alzura said. “I think I counted about 11 shots.” She also counted the 12th. It was the slug that traveled more than a block and lodged itself in her left temple, just under her skull. Still conscious, Prunty immediately found herself on top of her children to shield them from additional bullets. None would come, but a pool of blood soon collected in the second-floor apartment and forever stained the young family. “My 10-year-old called 911,” she said. Alzura’s father, Floyd Prunty, was at a nearby barbecue when a friend told them there’d been a shooting at his daughter’s building. “I was told a woman had been possibly shot,” he said. “I knew there was only two you women who lived in the building so it was a 50/50 chance it could be my daughter.” That’s when he turned and sprinted toward the 1600 block of Parmele Street. He literally stepped out of his shoes and left his car parked on a nearby street. “When I got there, my granddaughter was putting a towel to her mother’s head,” Floyd said. It wasn’t long before Alzura was at Rockford Memorial Hospital awaiting brain surgery to remove a .38 caliber slug from her skull. Before the delicate procedure, Alzura knew those in the prayer circle around her bed may never see her again. “It was scary,” she said. “They told me

there was a chance I might not wake up.” While more than 30 staples in her head, Alzura is lucky to be alive. But, just as she was not out of the woods when arriving at the hospital, she is still being monitored for possible seizures and other lasting issues the bullet may have caused. So far, she says fatigue has been her only drawback. Floyd is finding ways to cope too. A combat veteran, he’s seen his share of carnage and the PTSD that’s come along with it. He now fears the bullet that nearly took claimed his daughter will leave her with the same mental health struggles. That’s why he’s calling on pastors to come out in vast numbers to instill what he says Rockford lacks: a sense of community. “We’ve got to come together,” he said. “A lot of minds—10, 20, 100 are better than one. The urgency is now.” Prunty is planning a peaceful walk through Rockford, a demonstration showing those displaying reckless behavior that now is time to take the streets back. Not through angry protests, however. And not by way of force. The people of Rockford have seen enough division and violence. “I am appealing to the churches,” he said. “On the Sunday [the week before] the walk, I will ask them to bring their congregations out there. “I am challenging clergy. It is a chance for them to show what they are really made of. Congregations like to come together when we are ready to have a big barbecue, or something in a park.” But it’s time for something else. “We need to come together for a cause,” he said. “And the cause is to save our streets—our streets—and the city of Rockford, Illinois.” Floyd also has a message for those who buy into the narrative that the police don’t do enough to solve crimes or prevent

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violence. “They can’t do it alone,” Prunty said. “And for those who are complaining, ‘What have you done to improve things?’ The word has to go out.” To the shooter who nearly left Alzura’s children without a mother, she has a two-pronged message, one that begins with three simple words. “I forgive them,” Alzura said. “I mean, I had nothing to do with whatever they were arguing about. And I would also ask them if it was worth it.” Floyd forgives them, too. But that does not mean he wants the crime to go

unpunished. “Anytime a young man puts a gun in his hand with the intention of killing another young man, but ends up hurting or killing an innocent bystander, there’s no doubt. There is something wrong with that person.” Police say the bullet that hit Alzura Prunty was fired during an argument among several teens at Keye-Mallquist Park. The projectile traveled almost two blocks and ripped through hanging tree branches before hitting the apartment window. A date for the upcoming walk is pending. R.

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Proposed coal regulations could increase pollution CHICAGO — Gov. Bruce Rauner wants to overhaul state regulations on the last of Illinois’ coal-fired power plants, a move his administration says will help a struggling industry but critics argue will lead to dirtier air in Illinois and other states. The proposed amendments to the state rules would remove limits on the rate of pollution from eight coal plants in central and southern Illinois, the Chicago Tribune reported. The change would instead impose annual caps on sulfur dioxide and nitrogen emitted by the plants owned by Dynegy Inc. Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Director Alec Messina said the aim is to keep financially struggling coal plants open and give the Houston-based Dynegy more flexibility. Dynegy spokeswoman Meredith Moore

said the annual caps “would mean real environmental beneﬁts.” But Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan’s office has questioned the proposed regulations, saying the proposed pollution caps are set so high the state would be encouraging Dynegy to pollute more. “We want to make sure the public is getting the full beneﬁt of the pollution standards the company agreed to meet,” said James Gignac, Madigan’s environmental counsel. Howard Learner, president for the Environmental Law and Policy Center, said the changes would allow the plants to avoid installing pollution controls at its dirtiest plants and turn o� the equipment at others. “The company’s strategy is to run these plants on the cheap for as long as possible,

like an old Chevy beater,” Learner said. “If the Rauner administration goes ahead with this, they’re e�ectively passing on the health costs of Dynegy’s pollution to the rest of Illinois and beyond.” Environmental groups argued that it isn’t the EPA’s job to assist Dynegy. “Now isn’t the time to go backwards,” said Brian Urbaszewski, director of environmental health for the Respiratory Health Association of Metropolitan Chicago. “The state shouldn’t be putting proﬁts ahead of public health and erasing all the gains we’ve made.” The proposed rules must be approved by a state panel. The Rauner administration is expected to formally introduce them this month. –Associated Press

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The Illinois National Guard’s war training helps with its disaster response and is ready to assist Puerto Rico, but it doesn’t want to get in the way of current relief e�orts. Gov. Bruce Rauner’s o�ce said than 550 Illinois guardsmen are on standby to help the U.S. territory in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria. Illinois National Guard Maj. General Richard Hayes said they’re trained and ready. “The training they get to ﬁght war correlates very much to disasters and emergencies,” Hayes said. “It’s really those life-saving skills and the ability to coordinate and to really do logistical type operations” that will be valuable in the hard-hit island. Military police are ready to help maintain order when they’re formally requested, but Hayes said there’s also a major need for logistical support to get goods from one part of the island to another. “Distribution has been the challenge and that’s where the focus is for the Department of Defense,” Hayes said. “And the National Guard on the ground is opening up the lines of communication to get these supplies out.” Illinois Emergency Management Agency Director James Joseph said there’s a lot of logistics involved in not just getting aid to an island like Puerto Rico, but getting aid around the island.

“There’s road infrastructure in some areas that has been wiped away or washed away,” Joseph said. “There’s been an inability to access some of the areas, whether it’s been by ground or by foot, for a variety of reasons there.” Joseph said in order to not have a crisis of things showing up with no way to get them around the island, Illinois’ e�orts are focusing on only what Puerto Rico says they need. “Do they need engineering support, do

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RAAC presents 30th Annual Fall ArtScene ROCKFORD — Rockford Area Arts Council presents its 30th Annual Fall ArtScene, this Friday and Saturday. Fall ArtScene will showcase original works of art at over 35 di�erent locations across the Rockford and the Rockford metro area from 5-9 p.m. Friday, and 4-9 p.m. Saturday, with some galleries o�ering extended hours until 10 p.m. ArtScene provides a unique opportunity for all kinds of people to get together, meet great artists and see many di�erent types of art at one time in a festive, casual, cool and fun environment. Enjoy new exhibits and original works of art in varied media of watercolor, acrylic, wood, sculpture, pottery, furniture,

jewelry, photography and multi-media. ArtScene has something for everyone, including the chance to meet new friends – nearly 10,000 people attend ArtScene each

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year. This year, ﬁve new local galleries and studios will be exhibiting. Kortman Gallery, at 107 N. Main St., will be teaming up with the Rockford Art Museum for an exhibit by Icelandic artist Brynhildur Guðmundsdóttir. Brynhildur will present her work in Rockford for the ﬁrst time since graduating from Rockford University in 1994 in dual exhibitions at the Kortman Gallery and the RAM Annex. “I loved the years I spent in Rockford and the friends I made while studying art at Rockford University,” Brynhildur said. “I am so looking forward to returning for my ArtScene exhibitions in the Kortman Gallery and the RAM Annex. It’s a great opportunity for me to reconnect with

Rockford friends, fellow artists, and art patrons.” The Kor tman Ga l ler y e x hibit is titled, “life still/in motion,” while the RAM exhibit is titled, “landscape still/ moving.” Kortman director Doc Slafkosky says, “Evoking feelings of serenity and movement, Brynhildur’s paintings characteristically feature ﬁssures of striking colors that suggest a changing Icelandic landscape. At ﬁrst glance, they almost appear to be abstracts, but they take you to this subtle and unique geographic environment.” For more information, including a list of venues and maps, visit artsforeveryone. com. R.

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Texas official after Harvey: The ‘Red Cross was not there’ By Justin Elliott, Jessica Huseman & Decca Muldowney ProPublica

The Red Cross’ anemic response to Hurricane Harvey left officials in several Texas counties seething, emails obtained by ProPublica show. In some cases, the Red Cross simply failed to show up as it promised it would. In DeWitt, a county of 20,000 where Harvey ripped apart the roof of a hotel, Emergency Management Coordinator Cyndi Smith upbraided a Red Cross official in a Sept. 9 email: “Red Cross was not there as they were suppose[d] to be with the shelter and again no communication to what this is actually about and that you have been in DeWitt County doing anything.” With fewer than 24 hours’ notice, Micah Dyer, a school superintendent in DeWitt County, was forced to run a shelter on his own in an unused district building that would eventually house 400 people. For the first three days the shelter was opened, only two Red Cross volunteers were there — neither had any experience running a shelter, Dyer said in an interview. “Every hot meal came from us,” Dyer said. “[School district employees] had to go to our pantries and walk-in coolers and get whatever we could get so people would have food.” Dyer says the Red Cross didn’t appear with supplies until the fourth day of the storm, and didn’t bring enough cots or food for those housed in the shelter, he said. A significant portion of the Meals-Readyto-Eat the charity did bring had gone bad, he said. The charity contested his account, saying in a statement that it maintained two shelters in DeWitt County — including the one Dyer ran — “and recorded a total of 1,599 overnight stays.” We have only a partial picture of the Red Cross’ response to the massive storm. ProPublica received emails through public records requests from several counties, large and small. But they don’t cover the full swath of the state affected by the storm. Still, the frustration many authorities felt with the Red Cross was striking. Officials in Jefferson County, which contains Beaumont, were so fed up with the Red Cross that they kicked out a charity employee assigned to work with government officials from the headquarters for the storm response. “Everything we asked him to do, I didn’t feel was getting done in a timely manner,” said Mike White, Jefferson County’s deputy

emergency management coordinator. In Colorado County, west of Houston, a local official told colleagues on Aug. 30 the charity had simply failed to show up at a shelter as promised. “Persons needing intermediate-term shelters have been transferred to the Red Cross Shelter in Sealy. Red Cross approved the shelter, but the promised shelter management teams and the supply trailer never arrived, nor do they know where they went,” Charles Rogers, the county’s emergency management coordinator, wrote. On Aug. 27, two days after Harvey made landfall, the fire marshal of Humble, a small city in the Houston metro area, sent an urgent plea as his city faced severe flooding: Could the Red Cross help to staff a shelter in his area? “I hate to say this but the Red Cross is completely out of resources and have almost no road accessibility,” responded Kristina Clark, an emergency management official in Harris County, which contains Houston. “The best thing I can recommend is to open something and message to your people to bring THEIR OWN food, sleeping bags, clothes, medication, etc.” The Red Cross said in a statement that, overall, it has provided more than 414,000 overnight shelter stays, and with its partners served “almost 3.2 million meals and snacks.” Providing relief in the wake of the storm was an enormously difficult task. Tom McCasland, Houston’s director of housing and community development, said in an interview that it wasn’t just the Red Cross — but also city and county governments — that didn’t have the resources to respond to the storm. The storm destroyed over 15,000 homes and damaged over 200,000. “No one was prepared for this in terms of magnitude of numbers that showed up” at the George R. Brown Convention Center, one of the major shelters in Houston, McCasland said. “Given the circumstances, I can say that [the Red Cross] worked their hearts out.” Many others singled out the Red Cross for criticism. At a public meeting earlier this month, Houston City Councilman Dave Martin let loose on the charity for being the “most inept, unorganized organization I’ve ever experienced.” Martin urged Houstonians not to donate. “I have not seen a single person in Kingwood or Clear Lake that’s a representative of the Red Cross,” he said, referring to two hard-hit areas. “You know who opened our shelters? We did. You know who sent water

and supplies? We did.” In an interview with ProPublica, Martin said he ran into Gail McGovern, the charity’s CEO, in a parking lot several days after Harvey hit. When he raised his concerns to her, Martin said she responded: “Do you know how much we raised with Katrina? $2 billion. We won’t even raise hundreds of millions here.’ I just thought, ‘Really, Gail? That’s your response to me?’” Asked about McGovern’s conversation with the city councilman, the Red Cross said, “We understand his frustration.” The charity said it has raised around $350 million for Harvey. As ProPublica has previously detailed, the charity’s attempts to respond to large disasters in recent years have been harshly criticized by victims, government officials and, in many cases, by the Red Cross’ own staff. Reconstruction efforts after the 2010 Haiti earthquake fell far short of the charity’s public claims. After Superstorm Sandy hit New York in 2012, Red Cross leadership diverted disaster relief resources for public-relations purposes. And after floods in Louisiana, a state official wrote that the Red Cross “failed for 12 days.” While the Red Cross operates largely as a private nonprofit, it was created by Congress more than a century ago and has an officially mandated role to work with the government in providing food and shelter after disasters. As disasters have gotten larger and more frequent, the Red Cross has gotten smaller. Under the nine-year tenure of McGovern, who came from the private sector, the group has had budget shortfalls and cut staff sharply. Local chapters, including in Texas, have been shuttered. The cuts have stripped the charity of experienced disaster management personnel. Under McGovern, the number of paid employees has shrunk from 36,000 in 2008 to just over 21,000 in 2015, according to tax filings. The group sent fewer responders after Harvey than it did after Superstorm Sandy hit

the East Coast five years ago. Six days after Sandy hit New York, the charity reported it had “more than 5,000 Red Cross workers” responding to the disaster. Six days after Harvey made landfall, the Red Cross reported “2,300 disaster workers” in Texas. A Red Cross spokesperson told ProPublica the Sandy response was larger because the storm affected 11 states. It also said technology has resulted in the charity becoming “more efficient and effective in our response.” The charity has said it would give $400 directly to households in the most affected areas. But the program has been beset by technical glitches and unexplained denials, according to reporting by NBC News and several Texas outlets. The Red Cross has apologized for the problems. There have also been problems with a Red Cross hotline for disaster victims. The hotline is staffed by employees of a contractor, TeleTech. A staffer at the firm described frequent trouble with a system that was supposed to identify open shelters for those who needed them. “Their programs we use to find shelters for the victims are not working properly, often telling agents that there [are] openings when in fact the shelter is full,” the staffer said. “Victims get there and are turned around and call us back saying that they used the last of their gas, only to be directed to another shelter with the same results.” The staffer requested anonymity for fear of reprisal for speaking to the media. The Red Cross said in response that “shelter populations are changing on a minute-by-minute basis” during disasters, which sometimes results in reported figures becoming quickly out of date. The Red Cross is still in Texas and is also responding to Hurricanes Irma and Maria. Overall, the Red Cross says it has partnered with local agencies to open shelters in eight states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. ProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning indepedent newsroom.

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Why? America will send its ‘warmest condolences’ because we refuse to speak the truth on guns By Will Bunch

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merica is never at a loss for words — as long as the subject is football players kneeling for the national anthem, or a guacamole recipe that contains peas.

But there is something about the utter heartbreak — not to mention the man-made hopelessness — of the nation’s spasmodic bursts of gruesome gun violence that turns even the best minds of our generation into quivering mush. Most politicians are well-trained — there’s plenty of practice in a nation with more than 300 mass shootings a year, and where grim “records” for the most casualties are shattered yearly, like home runs during baseball’s steroids era — to come out of the gates with something fast and something insipid. Most invoke the phrase “thoughts and prayers” because that’s been officially vetted as politically safe, and many of these tweets sound like they come from outer space, as few politicians dare mention where they have actually stood on meaningful gun-safety reforms. Even the despicable Dana Loesch, the mouthpiece for the National Rifle Association, whose violence-drenched, over-the-top videos urge gun-owning Americans to rise up with “the clenched fist of truth,” feels like she has to say something about the bloodshed in Las Vegas. Not surprisingly, President Trump — the least politically clued-in person ever

elected to that office, a narcissist who wouldn’t recognize human empathy if it bonked him on the head like an errant tee shot — struggles with this fairly rote task. His efforts to voice sympathy sound like a lost tourist plugged into Google Translate, or someone not sure whether he’s wandered into a wake or a bar mitzvah. To Las Vegas, the president’s random Hallmark card generator sends its “warmest condolences” But then, who am I to criticize? The reality is that — with America in the fifth and final “acceptance” stage of a mass-shooting culture that occurs in no other nation in the civilized world — I don’t have a much better idea what to say than Loesch or Trump. Neither do you. Thanks to so many of these ghastly events, we’ve had an opportunity to try out so many moods — mournful, conciliatory and pleading for unity, spiritual — and none of them feel exactly right. We are growing numb to this uniquely American brand of tragedy — just last month, a man walked into a football-watching party in Texas and fatally gunned down eight people, and the TV news producers didn’t even think it was much of a story — and to the all-too-familiar images of victims ducking for cover or running from the shots, desperately holding hands. The people who were actually there and experienced this nightmare didn’t know what to say, either. “There was little we could do but hug people,” Virginia McDowell, a Philadelphia-area retired casino executive staying in a hotel across the street, told PhillyVoice. There simply are no words left. That’s partly because we, as a people, cannot tell these survivors, or those who lost a loved one in the carnage, the only words that we in a civil society could say that would have any real meaning. That we love you and

we are going make sure that nothing like this happens again. But the second part of that would be a lie, and we all know it. This nation saw 26 people — including 20 innocent, beautiful kindergartners and first-graders, with their entire lives ahead of them — slaughtered in a Connecticut schoolhouse, and yet we did absolutely nothing. There’s not a single soul who thinks Las Vegas is going to be any different. And so we go to the well of “warm condolences” to drown out that horrible reality. If the tone of this is too angry, too soon, well, too bad, because that’s how it feels to fall asleep at 1 a.m. with the TV on Anthony Bourdain and his chopsticks and then wake up at 4:30 a.m. to the shock of automatic gunfire ripping a hot American night. It feels infuriating, and to those who tsk-tsk and say that now it not the time to talk politics, this is exactly the time to talk politics. The only “thoughts” that mean a damn at a moment like this are the political ones, because they are the only thoughts that will change anything in this world. For starters, let’s call the sick premeditated murderer on the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay Resort what he really is. Not a “local individual,” in the mealy mouthed language of one law-enforcement official, but a terrorist whose goal was to instill fear and kill innocent Americans, regardless of whether the deity he worshiped was Allah or Sean Hannity or Rachel Maddow or God. This is important because most Americans believe we can, should, and must do something about “terrorism” — even as we shrug over “gun violence.” Over the next few days — based on experience — you’re going to hear one of two things about the Las Vegas gunman. Either that his arsenal of weapons — including, apparently, a

machine gun or fully automatic weapon that caused much of the carnage, as well as an assortment of other guns — was perfectly legal, or else they will say his weapons were not legal, in which case … what difference does it make whether we pass new gun laws? The cynicism behind these arguments is ridiculous and obscene. We don’t even need to know the specifics of the gun that was used to kill in Las Vegas to know that automatic and semiautomatic weapons of mass death aren’t for hunting deer but for hunting human beings at places like country music concerts or gay nightclubs, and that it’s past time for our government to ban high-capacity magazines and assault weapons. If you say that laws — commonsense stuff like background checks at gun shows — don’t make a bit of difference, why are you spending so much time on making them looser, like the proposal before Congress right now that would make it easier to buy gun silencers, so that the next madman with a rifle won’t be so gosh-darned loud. Indeed, the sponsor of that legislation calls it “The Hearing Protection Act,” because our lawmakers are so concerned about the health of our ears. The hearts and brains that were shattered by bullets on the Las Vegas Strip are apparently outside their bailiwick, however. And yet, despite what happened after Newtown, and despite the overwhelming odds against Congress or the White House reacting in any meaningful way to what happened Sunday night in Nevada, our remaining shreds of humanity compel us to beg them to do something about the very real terrorism of gun violence in this country. Because right now, their condolences aren’t worth a bucket of warm spit. Will Bunch is a Philadelphia Inquirer columnist.

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Gun control movement turns to campaigns By Bridget Bowman CQ-Roll Call

WASHINGTON — Gun control advocates quickly urged Congress to act after the worst mass shooting in U.S. history. But the real fight may be on the campaign trail. Many of them suggest that even after a gunman opened fire on thousands of concertgoers in Las Vegas on Sunday night — killing nearly 60 people and injuring more than 500 — it’s unlikely that the Republican-controlled House and Senate will act. T hose i nc lude D emo c r at ic S en. Christopher S. Murphy of Connecticut, where 20 children and six adults at the Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown were killed in a mass shooting in 2012. Murphy has become a leading voice for preventing gun violence. “We have a political movement that’s 20 years behind the gun lobby’s political movement,” Murphy said Monday. “So our effort has to be much more focused outside this building than inside this building.” But the gun control movement still faces a number of challenges, including being outspent on the campaign trail, and trying to keep candidates and voters talking about gun violence long after coverage of mass shootings fades away. Murphy launched his own “Fund to Prevent Gun Violence” last year, using his email list to direct campaign donations to six candidates he’s endorsed. A Murphy aide said the fund tracked the donations through ActBlue and estimated it raised about $190,000. Former Arizona Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, who was shot in 2011 at a constituent event in Tucson, also held a press conference Monday with her husband, former astronaut Mark Kelly. They urged Congress to pass stricter gun laws. “Who we elect matters,” Kelly said. “Don’t let anyone tell you not to talk about politics when we talk about guns.” Giffords and Kelly launched their own group in 2013, Americans for Responsible Solutions PAC, to support candidates who back gun safety laws. The group backed 25 House candidates and at least nine Senate candidates last cycle. Its independent expenditure arm spent over $2.7 million on a handful of races. Everytown Action Fund, another gun control group, focused its spending in 2016 against two Senate Republicans: Kelly Ayotte of New Hampshire, who lost her race, and Ron Johnson of Wisconsin, who won. The Pride Fund to Prevent Gun Violence was launched days after the killing of 49 people at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida — which until Sunday held the title of the worst mass shooting in American history. “What is the number one way that we can create change in this important fight for gun reform?” Pride Fund’s Executive

Director Jason Lindsay said the group’s founders asked themselves. “What we determined was elections matter and the funding behind campaigns matter.” The group was the first to endorse Democrat Stephanie Murphy against GOP Rep. John L. Mica, who represented part of Orlando. Lindsay said the organization launched a digital campaign and mobilized hundreds of volunteers in the Orlando area to support Murphy, who ended up unseating the 12-term incumbent. Lindsay said the group, which focuses on gun violence but also backs candidates who support LGBT issues, plans to defend the Florida Democrat in 2018 and mobilize its 45,000 activists in other congressional elections. Such groups are being vastly outspent by gun rights groups such as the National Rifle Association. Take independent expenditures, on which groups spend the bulk of their money. Gun rights groups spent nearly $22 million on congressional races in 2016, supporting or opposing nearly 150 candidates. But independent expenditures by gun control groups totaled nearly $3 million and focused on supporting or opposing six candidates. Kelly said a campaign finance overhaul

is necessary to fix that imbalance. But in the meantime, some advocates still see progress. “We only have the money to play in three Senate races per year right now,” Sen. Murphy said. “But the races we’re playing in, we’re winning.” Murphy pointed to Ayotte’s defeat in New Hampshire, Democrat Catherine Cortez Masto winning in Nevada, and Republican Patrick J. Toomey winning in Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania race brings up another question for the movement: Should it be partisan? “Our firm belief is that we should only be supporting Democrats because they’re the only ones that are standing with us,” said Lindsay of the Pride Fund. Lindsay said Democrats are consistently willing to pass gun safety laws, so the focus should be on helping Democrats win the House and Senate. But other groups such as Giffords and Kelly’s Americans for Responsible Solutions backed Toomey last year because he worked on background check legislation after the 2012 Sandy Hook shooting. Murphy said the effort should be bipartisan. “We need to make Republicans who are on the wrong side pay and we need to

reward Republicans who are on the right side,” he said. As advocates grapple with raising resources and whether they should support one party, or two, they do see a general uptick in candidates who at least talk about gun violence. Chelsea Parsons, who focuses on guns and crime policy at the liberal-leaning Center for American Progress, pointed out that voters largely support gun control laws. “When candidates embrace those issues, really they are catching up to where their voters are,” Parsons said. Gun policy ranked as the fifth most important issue in the 2016 election, according to the Pew Research Center. In 2012, gun control was the 13th most important issue. Mass shootings, such as those in Newtown and Orlando, spur even more activists to join the gun control movement, advocates say. “The unfortunate thing is every time one of these mass shootings happens, tens of thousands of people join the movement to pass commonsense, anti-gun violence laws,” Murphy said. “And eventually, we’ll have enough manpower to overcome the gun lobby.”

Gunman had device that let guns fire like automatic By Michael Balsamo & Sadie Gurman Associated Press

LAS VEGAS — The man who unleashed hundreds of rounds of gunfire on a crowd of concertgoers in Las Vegas had two accessories that could have allowed his semi-automatic rifles to fire rapidly and continuously, as if they were fully automatic weapons, officials said. Though legally and widely available, the so-called “bump stocks” have attracted scrutiny from authorities and lawmakers in recent years. California Sen. Dianne Feinstein, who has long expressed concern over the availability of such accessories, said Tuesday that Las Vegas shooter Stephen Paddock modified at least one of his weapons with a bump stock device, but she did not elaborate. “Individuals are able to purchase bump fire stocks for less than $200 and easily convert a semi-automatic weapon into a firearm that can shoot between 400 and 800 rounds per minute and inflict absolute carnage,” she said, calling for a ban on their sale. A semi-automatic weapon requires one trigger pull for each round fired. With a fully automatic firearm, one trigger pull

can unleash continuous rounds until the magazine is empty. The bump-stock devices work by manipulating the trigger mechanism extremely rapidly, far faster than a person could do so without them. Authorities found two bump stocks in Paddock’s hotel room, two officials familiar with the investigation told The Associated Press. They are investigating whether those items were used to modify weapons used in the massacre, according to the officials, who were briefed by law enforcement and spoke on condition of anonymity because the investigation is still unfolding. Sheriff Joseph Lombardo hasn’t said whether they played a role in the rampage. Authorities say Paddock opened fire from the windows of his 32nd floor hotel room late Sunday, killing 59 people and wounding hundreds more at a country music festival. Police stormed his room and found he had killed himself after committing the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history. Witnesses and law enforcement official said the quick, 50-round bursts of gunfire raised the possibility that Paddock had used a fully automatic weapon or modified his semi-automatic rifles to function like one. Paddock had 23 guns in his hotel room.

Yet the purchasing of fully automatic weapons has been significantly restricted in the U.S. since the 1930s. In 1986, the federal National Firearms Act was amended further to prohibit the transfer or possession of machine guns by civilians, with an exception for those previously manufactured and registered. Numerous attempts to design retrofits failed until recent years when bump stocks came on the market. The device basically replaces the gun’s shoulder rest, with a “support step” that covers the trigger opening. By holding the pistol grip with one hand and pushing forward on the barrel with the other, the shooter’s finger comes in contact with the trigger. The recoil causes the gun to buck back and forth, “bumping” the trigger. Technically, that means the finger is pulling the trigger for each round fired, keeping the weapon a legal semi-automatic. And they continue to sell. Ed Turner, a former police officer who owns a gun shop in Stockbridge, Georgia, said he’s seeing a run on bump stocks since the shooting. While he would be surprised if he had sold two of them in the past decade, he is now unable to find any available, even from wholesalers.

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Commentary

The governor’s credibility problem By Rich Miller

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ne reason why Gov. Bruce Rauner promised to veto HB40 last spring was to prevent a House Republican revolt on the state budget. The bill deletes a so-called “trigger” provision in current law, which states that if the Roe v. Wade case is overturned by the US Supreme Court, Illinois would automatically revert to outlawing abortions. There’s a dispute about whether this is needed, but the more controversial part of the bill would allow state funding of abortions through Medicaid and the state employee group health insurance program. Everyone knew from the beginning of the two-year budget impasse that the House Republicans were the key to victory for both sides. As long as Rauner could hold them completely together, he could continue the impasse fight with the Democrats. By April, however, mutinous rumblings were growing in that caucus and one way Rauner could placate them was to swear he would veto HB40 if it ever reached his desk. There are no remaining pro-choice Republicans in the House, and there are certainly no supporters of taxpayer funded abortions in the caucus. Legislative threats were made to the pro-choice governor that there would be holy heck to pay if he signed HB40 into law. They’d abandon him in droves and there would be nothing he could do to stop them from working with the Democrats on a budget solution. So the governor told several House Republicans to their faces that he’d veto the bill. But then a couple of months later, some of the same House Republicans who’d been demanding an HB40 veto broke with the governor and voted for the tax hike. That tax vote may have played into the governor’s decision to become the first American governor to sign a taxpayer-funded abortion bill into law. He may have simply decided that he wasn’t bound to his promise because the House Republicans didn’t hold their caucus together. The trouble is, he made that veto promise to more than just the House Republicans. As Sen. Dan McConchie (R-Hawthorn Woods) pointed out after Rauner signed the bill into law, the

Gov. Bruce Rauner announces at a news conference last Thursday that he’ll sign legislation allowing state health insurance and Medicaid coverage for abortions. Photo, Ashlee Rezin, Chicago Sun-Times governor made a “public commitment” to veto the bill. “His flip-flopping on this issue,” McConchie said in a statement, “raises serious questions on whether the Governor’s word can be trusted on other matters.” The reason this issue became such a huge crisis in the first place is that Rauner’s can’t be taken as truth. This started to become apparent on election night, when the governor claimed during his victory speech that he’d spoken to House Speaker Michael Madigan and Senate President John Cullerton even though he hadn’t. Rauner spent more than two years traveling the state to tell everyone who would listen that he would stop the Democrats from muscling through a Chicago Public Schools “bailout,” but then he signed a bill into law that actually gave CPS more money than the Democrats had proposed.

The governor told the Chicago Tribune in the spring of 2015 that a budget crisis would give him the leverage to obtain concessions from Democrats on his pro-business, anti-union agenda, then flat-out blamed the Democrats for the next two years for creating the crisis the governor had wanted. I mean, the man repeatedly lied about his own grandfather to score political points. The governor has claimed over and over that his “best friend” growing up had immigrated from Sweden - the last time was when he bragged about it during a speech to an immigrant rights group when he signed a bill into law restricting what the police can do to undocumented immigrants. In fact, his grandfather was born in the United States. Politifact awarded the claim its harshest rating: “Pants on fire.” The list is just endless with this guy. When Chicago Cardinal Blase Cupich publicly calls you out for breaking your

promise to veto HB40, you know you have a problem. Candidate Rauner explicitly promised the pro-choice group Personal PAC in 2014 that he would sign legislation for government-funded abortions. So the question really boiled down to who the governor would wind up lying to. With a tax hike passed over his veto and an education funding reform plan in place, the calculation could’ve been that he just doesn’t need the House Republicans for much of anything next year. But the governor’s campaign insists that Rauner is running for reelection. If he manages to win, he’s going to have to eventually find a way to reestablish his relationships with legislative Republicans. Time will likely heal some of these wounds within his own party, but only if he makes a genuine attempt to reestablish his credibility.

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Tom Petty performs in San Diego, Sept. 17, during the Heartbreakers’ 40th-anniversary tour. Petty passed away Monday at the age of 66. Photo, Amy Harris, Invision

HEARTBROKEN Why losing Tom Petty feels like losing a piece of ourselves

By Mikael Wood Los Angeles Times

If you sing karaoke, you’ve probably performed “American Girl.” If you play guitar, you’ve likely strummed “Learning to Fly.” And if you’ve driven a car while celebrating some personal achievement or another, you’ve almost certainly belted out “Free Fallin’” at the top of your lungs as you drummed the steering wheel, just like Tom Cruise in that indelible scene from “Jerry Maguire.” That’s how widely the music of Tom Petty reached over the course of his decades-long career, which came to an unexpected close when this most universally beloved of classic rockers died at age 66 after he suffered cardiac arrest at his home in Malibu.

The singer, guitarist and songwriter — who thrilled tens of thousands of fans just last month in an acclaimed three-night stand at the Hollywood Bowl with his longtime backing band, the Heartbreakers — was perhaps the quintessential American rock star, with an iconic shades-and-long-hair look, a nasal voice gloriously unsuited to any other genre and a seemingly bottomless bag of tunes that felt as though he’d written them to soundtrack the specifics of your life. Bummed (and also a little angry) about a breakup? Cue up “Don’t Do Me Like That” or “You Got Lucky.” Eager (but also slightly scared) to set out on a new adventure? Try “Into the Great Wide Open” or “Runnin’ Down a Dream.” Petty even had a song — a great one,

from his stripped-down 1994 solo album “Wildflowers” — about how hard it is to explain your feelings to another person, despite the fact that that’s precisely what his music did for a diverse audience that spanned generations and encompassed folks from various walks of life. In his typical plainspoken fashion, he called the tune “You Don’t Know How It Feels.” Born and raised in Florida, where he started out with the band Mudcrutch, Petty didn’t take long to hit his stride after he moved to Los Angeles in the mid-1970s and relaunched Mudcrutch as Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. The group’s self-titled debut, released in 1976, contained two of his most Continues >>>

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Tom Petty and Heartbreakers, seen here in 1977. Photo, ABC/Shelter Records enduring songs in “American Girl” and “Breakdown,” both of which showcased his ability to synthesize the music of his influences — from Little Richard to Elvis Presley to the Beatles to Johnny Cash — in original material as catchy as it was emotionally legible. “She was an American girl raised on promises,” he sang over a jittery yet irresistible groove, “She couldn’t help thinking that there was a little more life somewhere else.” Who couldn’t relate to the hope, and the threat of disappointment, in lines like those? Three years later, the Heartbreakers found commercial success to match their easy likability with 1979’s “Damn the Torpedoes,” which sold millions and spawned additional rock radio staples like “Refugee” and “Don’t Do Me Like That.” Petty himself became a sharp-featured heartthrob in 1981 when he duetted with Stevie Nicks of Fleetwood Mac in “Stop Draggin’ My Heart Around,” a tune Nicks famously swiped from Petty for her first solo album, “Bella Donna.” Yet if Petty burned bright from the beginning, he maintained a consistency over the next couple of decades that made him the envy of even his idols — several of whom, including Bob Dylan and George Harrison, he joined in the late’80s supergroup the Traveling Wilburys. His continued relevance derived in part from Petty’s facility for the then-emerging art of music video; some

of the singer’s elaborately designed clips, such as those for “Don’t Come Around Here No More” (a creepy riff on “Alice in Wonderland”) and “Free Fallin’” (with its swooping crane shot over Ventura Boulevard) are still among the most recognizable of the MTV era. He also knew how to adapt his music to reflect the shifting sound of rock, whether it was emphasizing Benmont Tench’s eerie synth lick in “You Got Lucky” or building “Mary Jane’s Last Dance” around a heavy, low-slung beat (and a sly weed reference) that felt like an old-timer’s nod to the rise of another important L.A. musician, Dr. Dre. Crucially, though, those updates of the Heartbreakers’ style never came off as desperate or opportunistic. In the same way that he could write about California without alienating listeners elsewhere — think of the countless Midwesterners who’ve hoisted beers as they sing about “all the vampires walking through the Valley” — Petty roped in fresh listeners while holding onto his core. At June’s Arroyo Seco Weekend festival in Pasadena, which he headlined, Petty played to a crowd clearly filled with people who’d discovered him at different points. Yet nobody’s enthusiasm came at the expense of anybody else’s; fans had their favorites, but they’d come to hear it all — including new stuff. Petty’s stint at the Bowl wrapped up a long tour meant to celebrate the Heartbreakers’ 40 years together. But in addition to the classics he did every night, Petty routinely played “Forgotten Man,” a noisy portrait of a guy in pain from his most recent album, 2014’s “Hypnotic Eye.” It was just one of the vivid tunes Petty wrote and recorded years after many in his position would’ve stopped searching for inspiration. Indeed, Petty’s many admirers long ago helped secure his status as an influence nearly on par with those he looked up to. Today, it’s almost impossible to imagine modern country music without Petty, who finished the work the Eagles began when they blended rootsy acoustic instruments with tougher rock rhythms. In the early 2000s the Strokes took off thanks to an unabashed rip of “American Girl” they called “Last Nite.” Even Sam Smith, the moody English soul singer, revised the writing credits for his Grammy-winning “Stay With Me” to reflect the song’s debt to Petty’s supple melody from “I Won’t Back Down.” (Petty himself had been accused earlier of cribbing from the Jayhawks and the Replacements.) On his website at the time of the Smith incident, Petty struck a forgiving tone in regard to what he called the younger singer’s “musical accident.” “All my years of songwriting have shown me these things happen,” he wrote, and it was easy to believe Petty held no ill will. More than most, he understood that the value of a song lies in how far it travels.

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October 4 - 10

Fall ArtScene

Nellie’s Barn Sale “Vintage Extravaganza”

WHEN Friday, October 6 (5 - 9 p.m.) Saturday, October 7 (4 - 9 p.m.) WHERE Various Locations ArtScene brings out thousands of art-lovers to galleries and studios all over town to enjoy new exhibits of original works. ArtScene provides a unique opportunity for all kinds of people to get together, meet great artists and see many different types of art at one time in a festive, casual, cool and fun environment! Enjoy art in varied media of watercolor, sculpture, jewelry, photography and more.

WHEN Friday, October 6 - Saturday, October 7 (10 a.m. - 4 p.m. both days) WHERE Meyer’s Canine Colony grounds In its 13th year, Nellie’s Barn Sale includes 65 vendors selling a variety of vintage “loot” in a two acre field and adjacent lot. This outdoor market features the best in vintage swag, farmhouse finds, hand-made jewelry, and vintage automotive decor.

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National Fossil Day Celebration

Head of the Rock Regatta

WHEN Saturday, October 7 (10 a.m. - 3 p.m.)

WHEN Sunday, October 8 (8 a.m. - 4 p.m.)

WHERE Burpee Museum of Natural History

WHERE Along the Rock River (Martin Park to the YMCA Log Lodge)

From deep in the earth to our display case...our scientists and volunteers work hard to share amazing fossils. On this one-day-only special event, you will find local fossil exhibitors and collectors, hands-on fossil activities, screening for micro-invertebrates, Fossil ID’s, and Jane’s REAL skull.

This decades-old race draws more than 2,000 rowers from across the country and more than 5,000 spectators to the banks of the Rock River. The Head of the Rock Regatta is a rowing race of 5,000 meters on the Rock River and is a sanctioned event of the United States Rowing Association.

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Tube Talk

A DIY DIY show By Paula Hendrickson

Contributor

t’s no secret. I love knitting. And I love TV. I’ve written about independently-produced TV shows before—like the Australian supernatural drama Sonnigsburg and the Rock River Valley’s retro-zombie sitcom The Deadersons— but this week I’m excited about the debut of a crowdfunded webseries about knitting. The entire first season of The Knit Show with Vickie Howell will be available on YouTube starting October 5. Here’s what Howell—who hosted DIY’s Knitty Gritty and PBS’ Knitting Daily with Vickie Howell—had to say when I asked her about the new show: How and when did the idea to try crowd sourcing a new knitting show originate? Howell: Over the years as craft-based television shows have disappeared, I’ve received messages from viewers – without exaggeration – almost EVERY DAY about how much they miss having a television series that speaks directly to us – the knitting & crochet community. I want people to know I’d heard them, and

had been working behind-the-scenes for a while to try to make more knitting television happen. During that time the age of entertainment evolved. Television and cable networks either focus on reality programming or scripted series and

there isn’t currently a place at the table for niche, how-to programming. So, I decided it was time to make our own table! I had this idea of a high-quality, lifestyle, how-to show that was for the community and by the community. To make that happen, Kickstarter seemed the natural choice. What was your first reaction when you learned the campaign exceeded its goal? Howell: Utter relief. I had a production team donating their time to help make the campaign videos; small knitting business owners offering whatever they could to help the campaign be successful; and friends and family showing their support. I felt a (self-imposed) responsibility to them, and in a way, to my craft community to meet the goal and make this project happen. I was so relieved not to let them down! My second thought was, “Holy @$#!, now I need to make a TV show!” ;-) What made this the right time to make The Knit Show as a digital/streamed series? Howell: Other than what I mentioned earlier about where programming is right now, I also believe that, because of the internet, we’re at this fascinating stage of societal accessibility which allows for our community to span the globe. When I first started hosting TV shows in the genre, our audience was finite — bound by the constraints of a national network. Fourteen years later, however, we have

streaming services (YouTube, Vimeo, Facebook, Instagram, etc.) that are available to craft enthusiasts across the world. The ability to connect and engage with that community — both in our backyard, and on the other side of the world — is an incredible gift. Why not embrace it? How, if at all, did making The Knit Show differ from working on Knitty Gritty or Knitting Daily? Howell: Other than the use of the basic formula commonly used to create DIY lifestyle shows, everything else about the making of this series was a different experience for me. Unlike the other shows, I’m not only the host and producer of The Knit Show, but also the creator and one of the executive producers. That means being involved in every decision, from theme song and graphics, to wardrobe procurement and set design, to episode structure and guest bookings. It was hard work, but also a ton of fun! Thanks to ProductionFor I had a team of talented and creative people surrounding me who, for whatever reason, believed in a quirky redhead and her show about knitting and crochet. I’m so grateful! Once the funding was in place, how long did it take to go into production— and produce the first season? Howell: The Kickstarter campaign finished at the end of April, at which point we immediately went into pre-production. From there we went into field-piece production (an out-of-studio segment featured in every episode) starting at the end of May, then studio production at the end of July, and finally post production starting in August. We went from funding to production to premiere all in under six months! What’s your ultimate goal for The Knit Show? Howell: I hope that The Knit Show is just the beginning of a broader picture for the craft industry, and for the niche of quality how-to, streaming programs. I hope it inspires a community to be creative and the community leans into the experience of watching a show, as well as interacts online, and potentially creates local and global meet-ups around it. I hope that it as a series, thrives so that we can keep making more shows — either independently, or in partnership with a larger, streaming service. R. Starting Thursday, you can view The Knit Show at youtube.com/ theknitshowwithvickiehowell.

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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 Xanadu - Maddox Theatre, Clark Arts Center, Rockford University, 5050 E. State St., October 5-8. Thursday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets are $12 adults & $9 students and seniors. For tickets call 815-226-4100 or visit rockford.edu/artslectures/ performingarts/. 4th Annual Rockford City Dance Festival - Maddox Theatre, Clark Arts Center, Rockford University, 5050 E. State St., Friday and Saturday, October 13-14 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are free but required and may be obtained by calling 815-226-4100. Monday, October 9 Readers’s Theatre Series - JustGoods Fair Trade Store Listening Room, 201 7th St., hosts a showcase featuring contributions of wellknown and lesser-known African American

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playwrights. Monologues and scenes are performed by some of Rockford’s most talented actors. This night will feature works by August Wilson, George C. Wolfe, Langston Hughes and others. Performances are free, donations are appreciated. Performance goes from 6:30-7:45 p.m. For more information visit justgoods.info.

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. 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 Larry Higgs - Performing at Stockholm Inn, 2420 Charles St. 5:30-8 p.m. Free admission. Saturday Larry Higgs - Performing at Stockholm Inn, 2420 Charles St. 5:30-8 p.m. Free admission. Sunday Sunday Night Dance Party w/ DJ - 7-10 p.m. at the VFW @ Alpine & Windsor Roads. $7. Friday, October 27 Heartstrings, Connections Between Music/ Medicine - Heartstrings, a musical event celebrating the connection between music and medicine, will be held at the University

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of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford. Heartstrings is held biennially by the Music Academy in Rockford to benefit its scholarship, financial aid and professional development fund. Many Academy students go on to careers in medicine and the sciences. Festivities begin with hors d’oeuvres by GreenFire at 6 p.m. while students perform in both lobbies. Advanced students, faculty and alumni will perform on the main stage at 7 p.m. Alums Jon Rozman, Gabe Roethle and Kodai Speich will be among performers playing selections by Bach, Pagaini and Beethoven. Elegant desserts from the GreenFire Bakery will be served at 8 p.m. while patrons will be entertained by the Screw City Swingers. Reservations are $110 per person and tables of eight for $800. For reservations and information call 815/987-0036 or go to www. musicacademyinrockford.com.

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

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Thursday Oktoberfest 2017 - This fun-filled evening will feature German-style appetizers and a selection of Prairie Street Brewing Company’s handcrafted beers and premium wine. Plus a live German Oompah Band, games, Beer and Wine Pull, prizes, raffle and more! Proceeds benefit the Center for Sight & Hearing’s outreach programs for those with vision and hearing loss. Event takes place at Prairie Street Brewing Company, 200 Prairie Street. Tickets are $40 per person/ $75 per couple and can be purchased at centerforsighthearing.org or call 815-332-6800. WCALAP Membership Dinner Meeting - The Winnebago County Association of Legal Administrative Professionals’ monthly dinner meeting will be held at 6 p.m. at Cucina di Rosa, 1620 North Bell School Road. Dinner will be a choice of: Lasagna alla Siciliana- $18, Ravioli or Tortellini-$18, Nicki’s Special Italian Salad - $16 you can add Chicken or Itialian Sausage for an additional $2, Pollo ala Parmigiana (Chicken Parmesan) - $18. Price includes soft drink, bread, dessert, tax and tip. Your check is your reservation confirmation. Program will be Fire Chief Derek Bergsten. Hostess are Cindy Walters and Andrea Setter. Please send reservations to: Cindy Walters, Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP, 100 Park Avenue, Rockford, IL 61101.

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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.

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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. 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. 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

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County Historical Museum, 314 South State Street, in Belvidere at 1:30 p.m. All interested persons are welcome! Refreshments will be served. There is no cost to attend. For more information, call Wendy at (779) 203-3511. Visit us on the Web at: www.rootsweb.com/~ilwbcgs. Find us on Facebook: facebook.com/WBCGS. Saturday-Sunday 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. Thursday, October 19 Lead Exposure in Bald Eagles - Please join the Sinnissippi Audubon Society as we welcome Ed Britton from the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service at 6:30pm. Ed has worked 40 years for the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service in the National Wildlife Refuge System. For the last 22 years, he has been a Wildlife Refuge Manager at the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife & Fish Refuge. This presentation will be hosted at The Burpee Museum of Natural History, 737 N. Main St., where Ed will discuss the many changes on the Mississippi River, including early steamboat days, building of the locks and dams, and today’s challenge in natural resource management. He will also discuss how researchers discovered lead exposure in bald eagles and how we can continue to conserve wildlife through promoting awareness about

Saturday 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. Mapping Your Genealogical Research - The Winnebago & Boone Counties Genealogical Society will hold its regular meeting at the Boone Have your free listing in the Thursday preceding our Wednesday publication. Listings can be e-mailed to contact@rockrivertimes.com or called in to 815-964-9767.

this issue. This program is free and open to the public. Hunters and sporting goods retailers are encouraged to attend. Saturday, October 21 Octoberfest Chili Cook-Off - 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Alden Park Strathmoor, 5668 Strathmoor Dr. This event is a fundraiser for the Leukemia Research Foundation. There are 10-15 entry spots available for the cook-off. The entry fee is $20 and the deadline for entry is Oct. 10. For those who just want to join in on the fun, you can enjoy a sampling of all the contestants’ offerings for a single $5 ticket. After you’ve tasted each chili, you’ll get a full bowl of your favorite. Guests will also enjoy: A bake sale, Arts and crafts fair, Face painting, Bouncy houses, Pumpkin painting, Kids’ games with prizes, including Witch Ring Toss, Ghost Bowling, Pumpkin Ball and Monster Bag Toss, A raffle. Hot dogs, chips, soda and water available for a donation. All proceeds benefit the Leukemia Research Foundation. This is a family-friendly event, with lots of activities for people of all ages. For more information, please call 815-229-5200. 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 Beth-El 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 Thomas Baker 75 South Beloit 9/25/2017 Richard Zimmerman 82 Loves Park 9/25/2017 Eugene Paulick 89 Rockford 9/25/2017 Joel Collinsworth 58 Rockford 9/25/2017 Bette Teeman 88 Rockford 9/26/2017

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Helen Peters 61 Rockford 9/26/2017

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William Thornborow 59 Rockford 9/26/2017

LONDON — Up to 6.6 million early deaths in America might be averted over 10 years if smokers switched to e-cigarettes, and the nicotine delivery devices should be adopted as part of an “endgame for cigarette smoking”, researchers said on Monday. In an analysis of potential health beneﬁts of getting smokers to quit tobacco, the researchers found that those 6.6 million people who switched to vaping would live for a collective total of up to 86.7 million extra years. The ﬁndings “can help the (U.S.) Surgeon General and the public health community develop a strategy to reach the ‘endgame’ for cigarette smoking,” the scientists said. “Old policies need to be supplemented with policies that encourage substituting e-cigarettes for the far more deadly cigarettes,” added David Levy, who co-led the work at Georgetown University Medical Center in the United States. The global science community is divided over e-cigarettes and whether or not they are a useful public health tool as a nicotine replacement therapy. Also known as vapes, e-cigarettes contain no tobacco, but contain nicotine-laced liquids that the user inhales in a vapor.

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Many specialists, including health experts at Public Health England, think e-cigarettes are a lower-risk alternative to tobacco and could help many people quit smoking. Published in the journal Tobacco Control, this study used worst and best case scenarios and modeled possible public health outcomes in the United States if cigarette smoking was replaced by e-cigarettes. Even in the most pessimistic scenario, the study found that 1.6 million former cigarette smokers could avoid premature death, while in the optimistic scenario, 6.6 million would. “In addition (to lives saved), there would be tremendous health benefits including reduced disease disability to smokers, reduced pain and su�ering, and reduced exposure to second hand smoke,” Levy said. Some experts not directly involved in the research also said its findings held a clear message. “The benefits are massive and demonstrate the importance of embracing, rather than rejecting, the potential of this new generation of nicotine products,” said John Britton, director of the UK centre for tobacco and alcohol studies at Nottingham University.

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n n n ORDINANCE 17-03 COMBINED ANNUAL BUDGET AND APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE OF THE CHERRY VALLEY PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT WINNEBAGO AND BOONE COUNTIES, ILLINOIS, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2017 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2018 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE CHERRY VALLEY PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT OF WINNEBAGO & BOONE COUNTIES, ILLINOIS, AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1: That the fiscal year of said District for the purpose of this Ordinance shall be from July 1, 2017, to June 30, 2018. SECTION 2: That the following Annual Budget containing an estimate of corporate receipts and expenditures be and the same is hereby adopted as the Annual Budget of said District for the above fiscal year and shall be in full force and effect from and after this date, to-wit: CASH Cash on hand as of July 1, 2017: (1) General Operating Fund Balance: 147,518.00 (2) Special Tax Levy Fund Balances: Building, Equipment and Maintenance Fund 44,995.00 Audit Fund 3,064.00 Risk Management Fund 100,983.00 Social Security Fund 43,634.00 Workers Compensation Fund 4,188.00 IMRF Fund 35,146.00 (3) Special Reserve Fund Balances: Special Reserve for Expansion of the Library Building 736,340.00 (4) Auxiliary Fund Balances: Friends Auxiliary 109,478.00 Total: $1,225,346.00 ESTIMATED RECEIPTS Cash estimated to be received during the 2017-2018 fiscal year from: (1) General and Special Tax Levies: General corporate tax levy 883,041.00 Special building, equipment and maintenance expense tax levy 52,804.00 Special audit expense tax levy 7,796.00 Special risk management tax levy 3,268.00 Special social security tax levy 35,130.00 Special workman’s compensation tax levy 754.00 Special IMRF tax levy 76,958.00 Total: 1,059,751.00 (2) Corporate replacement tax: 5,995.00 Total: 5,995.00 (3) Non-Tax Income: General Operating Fund: Fines and Fees 74,603.00 Other Revenue 2,625.00 Interest 892.00 E-Rate 12,313.00 Grants 31,000.00 Special Reserves: Interest 550.00 Donations 2,500.00 Grants Special Levy Funds Interest 203.00 Total: 124,686.00 (4) Auxiliary Income: 46,860.00 Total: 46,860.00 Total Cash Estimated to be received during Fiscal Year: $1,237,292.00 ESTIMATED EXPENDITURES Expenditures estimated to be made during the 2017-2018 fiscal year: (1) From general operating fund balance, general corporate tax, corporate replacement tax, and general operating fund non-tax income. Personnel 617,024.00 Adult/Juvenile Books, Audiovisual Materials 100,000.00 Supplies 7,225.00 Postage 5,460.00 Travel/Training 7,190.00 Contingency 525.00 Utilities 37,440.00 Equipment 35,175.00 Capital 65,653.00 Contract Services 26,021.00 Employee Insurance 45,916.00 Professional Services Programs 15,750.00 Library Development 16,590.00 Contributions 1,313.00 Grants 30,000.00 Inter Fund Transfer 146,600.00 Misc. 105.00 Total: 1,157,987.00 (2) From Reserve Funds Special Reserve for Expansion of the Library Building 736,340.00 Interest on Reserve Funds, Grants and Donations 3,050.00 Total: 739,390.00 (3) From special levies, interest on special levies and special levies fund balances. Building, Equipment and Maintenance Expenses 97,810.00 Audit Expenses 10,860.00 Risk Management Expenses 104,396.00 Social Security Expenses 78,779.00 Workman’s Compensation Expenses 4,944.00 IMRF Expenses 112,134.00 Total: 408,923.00 (4) From auxiliary fundraising, interest and fund balances Friends Auxiliary 156,338.00 Total: 156,338.00 Total Estimated Appropriations: $2,462,638.00 SUMMARY 1 Appropriated from general operating fund balance and general fund non-tax income. 268,951.00 2 Appropriated from the general corporate tax levy. 883,041.00 3 Appropriated from corporate replacement tax levy. 5,995.00 4 Appropriated from special levies fund balances, special tax levies and special levies fund interest. 408,923.00 5 Appropriated from reserve funds and non-tax income on reserve funds. 739,390.00 6 Appropriated from auxiliary fund balance and auxiliary income. 156,338.00 Total Estimated Appropriations: $2,462,638.00 Total estimated Cash on Hand as of June 30, 2018 $SECTION 3: That the sum $2,462,638.00 or so much thereof as may be authorized by law or may be needed or determined necessary to defray all expenses and liabilities of Cherry Valley Public Library

District of Winnebago and Boone Counties, Illinois, be and the same is hereby appropriated for the corporate purposes and objects of said District specified in Section 2 above. SECTION 4: That this Ordinance may be revised according to law. SECTION 5: That a public hearing as to this Combined Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance was held on September 26, 2017 at 6:45 p.m. at the Library, 755 E. State Street, Cherry Valley, Illinois, which lies within the District. SECTION 6: That the notice of the public hearing was given by publication in the Rock River Times, newspaper published in the District at least 30 days prior to the time of the hearing, and that the Tentative Combined Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance has been made conveniently available to public inspection for at least 30 days prior to final action thereon. SECTION 7: That the Secretary of the Board of Trustees of Cherry Valley Public Library District is hereby ordered and directed to cause publication of this Ordinance in the Rock River Times, within 20 days hereafter, and to post a copy of this Ordinance in a public area of the District library building at 755 E. State Street, Cherry Valley, Illinois for a period of at least 14 days. SECTION 8: That any unexpended balances at the end of the fiscal year established herein shall be accumulated in the district’s special reserve funds. Date of Enactment: September 26, 2017 Effective Date: July 1, 2017 STATE OF ILLINOIS COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY OF BOONE SS Under penalties as provided by law pursuant to Section 1-109 of the Illinois Code of Civil Procedure, the undersigned certifies that the statements set forth in this instrument are true and correct, except as to matters therein stated to be on information and belief and as to such matters the undersigned certifies as aforesaid that he/she verily believes the same to be true. I, Donna Riha, do hereby certify that I am duly qualified and acting Secretary of the Board of Library Trustees of the Cherry Valley Public Library District, Winnebago and Boone Counties, Illinoisandthatthe attached is a true, full and correct copy of the Combined Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance adopted by the Board of Trustees of said District at a duly convened meeting held on September 27, 2017 at which meeting a quorum of this Board of Trustees was present and voted in favor of said Ordinance; that said Ordinance has not in any way been altered, amended or repealed and is now in full force and effect. Donna Riha Secretary of the board of trustees Subscribed and sworn to before me this 26th day of September, 2017. Benthe J. Sloniker Notary Public My commission expires 10-04-2018 STATE OF ILLINOIS COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY OF BOONE SS Under penalties as provided by law pursuant to Section 1-109 of the Illinois Code of Civil Procedure, the undersigned certifies that the statements set forth in this instrument are true and correct, except as to matters therein stated to be on information and belief and as to such matters the undersigned certifies as aforesaid that he/she verily believes the same to be true. I, Michael Holmes, do hereby certify that I am duly qualified and acting President of the Board of Library Trustees of the Cherry Valley Public Library District, Winnebago and Boone Counties, Illinois and that the attached is a true, full and correct copy of the Combined Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance adopted by the Board of Trustees of said District at a duly convened meeting held on September 26, 2017 at which meeting a quorum of this Board of Trustees was present and voted in favor of said Ordinance; that said Ordinance has not in any way been altered, amended or repealed and is now in full force and effect. Michael Holmes President of the board of trustees Subscribed and sworn to before me this 26th day of September, 2017. Benthe J. Sloniker Notary Public My commission expires 10-04-2018 8128R TRRT 10/4

Government Notices n n n Committee Report Passed: September 18, 2017 ORDINANCE NO. 2017-159-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 property at 4608 Auburn Street, PIN# 11-16-326-005, at a minimum bid of $5,000 which includes advertising. The city reserves the right to reject all bids. The subject property is legally described as follows: LOT TWO (2) IN BLOCK THREE (3) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF G.W. GILBERT’S SUBDIVISION, BEING A SUBDIVISION LYING IN A PART OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 16, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 20 OF PLATS ON PAGE 45 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY,

ILLINOIS, EXCEPTING THEREFROM, TI-IE SOUTH 93.5 FEET OF SAID LOT TWO (2) THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID PREMISES BEING PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF LOT. 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 November 6, 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. 8082R TRRT 10/11 n n n INVITATION TO BID RESIDENTIAL REHABILITATION OF 512 CHISHOLM TRAIL BID NO: 1017-CD-132 Bids will be received until 11:00 a.m., local time, on Thursday, October 19, 2017 at the office

of the Central Services Manager, City Hall Building, 425 East State Street, 4th floor, Rockford, Illinois 61104. At that time and place all bids received will be publicly opened and read aloud. Mandatory Pre Bid Meeting: 1:00 p.m., Thursday, October 12, 2017 Bids will be accepted until the specified opening time and date. Any bidder attempting to deliver after the opening time and date will be refused. Vendors must be pre-qualified with the Community Development Department in order to bid. Contact Jason Applegate at 779-348-7440 for further information. Bid documents and may be obtained at the office of the Central Services Manager, at City Hall. Bids must be enclosed in a sealed envelope and marked with the name of the bid, and the bid number. Each bidder shall submit with his bid the information specified in the bid documents for compliance with the laws of the State of Illinois on Fair Employment Practices and with the City of Rockford’s Ordinance on Equal Employment and Business Opportunity. Any bid that 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. 8115R TRRT 10/4 n n n Public Hearing The Shirland Community Consolidated School District #134 Board of Education will hold a public hearing at its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, October 25th at 6:45 pm at Shirland CCSD #134, 8020 North Street, Shirland, Illinois 61079 room number 18 to make permanent the interfund transfer loan of $100,000 from the Transportation fund to the Operations and Maintenance fund made in 2013 and the interfund transfer loan of $100,000 from the Transportation fund to the Operations and Maintenance fund made in 2014. Respectfully submitted by Toni Brown, Secretary, Shirland CCSD #134 Board of Education 8131R TRRT 10/4 n n n REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS The Board of Trustees of Rockford Public Library hereby invites sealed proposals for contract janitorial services. Proposals will be received until 2:00 P.M., local Rockford time, on Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at the office of the Director of Finance, Rockford Public Library, 215 North Wyman Street, Rockford, Illinois 61101. At that time and place all proposals received will be publicly opened and read aloud. Proposal forms may be obtained at the administrative office of the Library and on the Library’s website. Proposals must be enclosed in a sealed envelope and marked “Sealed Proposal for Contract Janitorial Services”. Each bidder shall submit with his proposal the information specified in the proposal 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. A mandatory pre-bid meeting and facility walk through is scheduled for Wednesday, October 11, 2017 at 8:00 A.M., beginning at the Maintenance Department, Main Library, 215 North Wyman Street and traveling to all library properties. Bids received from vendors who have not attended this meeting will be rejected. All questions shall be submitted and any addendums to this request for proposal will be posted at http://www.rockfordpubliclibrary.org/bids. Rockford Public Library reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids and to waive technicalities. Dated: 29 September 2017 Anthony Cortez Director of Finance 8116R TRRT 10/4

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 This biz consist in renting tables & chairs for events or parties business in said County and State under the name of Colin Party Rentals at the following post office addresses: 2806 20th Ave., Rockford, IL 61108; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Felipe Colin SIGNED: Felipe Colin 9/20/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 20th day of September, A.D. 2017. Robert S. Witt, Notary Public My Commission Expires Nov. 1, 2020 8094R TRRT 10/11 n n n MORE AADDITIONAL STORAGE 7327 N. Alpine Rd. Loves Park, IL 61111 815-262-8061 NOTICE OF SALE The personal properties stored by: Mikel Baker (A11), Michael Pierce (B11), James Peters (B32), and Susan Wallenius (F2) located at 7327 N. Alpine Road, Loves Park, Illinois, self-storage facilities, shall be sold on or after 10/13/2017, to enforce the owner’s lien thereon. If not sold, the property will be otherwise disposed of. Property includes household goods and many personal items. 8105R TRRT 10/4 n n n AADDITIONAL STORAGE NORTHWEST 5070 Spooner Rd. Rockford, IL 61103 815-297-7803 NOTICE OF SALE The personal property stored by Kenny Stillman (17) located at 5070 Spooner Rd., Rockford, Illinois, a self-storage facility shall be sold on or after 10/13/2017, to enforce the owner’s lien thereon. If not sold, the property will be otherwise disposed of. Property includes household goods, car parts, tools and many personal items. 8104R TRRT 10/4

n n n PUBLIC NOTICE The following list of vehicles abandoned and/or unclaimed in the County of Winnebago will be sold at public auction on 10/11/2017 at 11:00 a.m. at the Greater Rockford Auto Auction, 5937 Sandy Hollow Road, Rockford, IL. The owners can claim said vehicle at the Greater Rockford Auto Auction by paying the towing, impound and storage fees before 8:30 a.m. the day of the auction. Only licensed re-builders, used parts dealers or scrap processors may purchase vehicles offered for sale at this auction. In addition, you must register with the Greater Rockford Auto Auction prior to the auction. Purchasers will be issued a “Certificate of Purchase”. Payment is due at the conclusion of the auction. Only cash or check made payable to the “Greater Rockford Auto Auction” will be accepted. COLOR YEAR MAKE MODEL STYLE VIN LICENSE Black 2014 Taotao 50 Moped L9NTEAGBGE1057260 b508x 8114R TRRT 10/4

October 4, 2017 The Rock River Times. n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS CIT BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.GWENDOLYN JONES, et al Defendant 17 CH 00275 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 13, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on October 25, 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) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF CARRICO’S SUBDIVISION OF PART EAST HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 15, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 58 OF DEEDS (PLATS) ON PAGE 128 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS EXCEPTING THEREFROM THE NORTH 75.57 FEET OF SAID LOT; THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID EXCEPTED TRACT BEING PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT; SITUATED IN WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 954 NORTH ROCKTON AVENUE, ROCKFORD, IL 61103 Property Index No. 11-15430-047. 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 14-17-03564. 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. 14-17-03564 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 17 CH 00275 TJSC#: 37-8606 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. I3062922 P8076R TRRT 10/11 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS DITECH FINANCIAL LLC Plaintiff, vs. DEBORAH SASSALI; LOUIS SASSALI Defendants, 17 CH 365 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, November 2, 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 South 45 feet in width of Lot Two (2) in Block Thirty-Eight (38) as designated upon the Plat of Gregory’s Addition to the City of Rockford, the Plat of which is Recorded in Book 58 of Deeds (Plats) on Page 250 in the Recorder’s Office in Winnebago County, Illi-

nois; Situated in the County of Winnebago and the State of Illinois. Commonly known as 709 8th Street, Rockford, IL 61104. P.I.N. 11-26-288-009. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611. 16-033817 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3062621 P8077R TRRT 10/11 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.CHRISTINA M. SMITH, et al Defendant 17 CH 00218 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 2, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on November 6, 2017, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOTS FOUR (4) AND FIVE (5) IN BLOCK ‘’C’’ AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF ARDMORE SUBDIVISION, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE WEST HALF (1/2) OF THE WEST HALF (1/2) OF SECTION 33 AND A PART OF SECTION 32, IN TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 19 OF PLATS ON PAGE 6 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 4991 DELMAR STREET, ROCKFORD, IL 61108 Property Index No. 12-33-303004 (177C063), Property Index No. 12-33-303-005 (177C064). 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 14-17-02880. 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. 14-17-02880 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 17 CH 00218 TJSC#: 37-7239 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. I3061327 P8078R TRRT 10/11 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION F/K/A PHH MORTGAGE SERVICES Plaintiff, -v.TODD A. SHIPLEY A/K/A TODD ATHUR SHIPLEY, AS EXECUTOR, et al Defendant 17 CH 0000395 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 13, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on October 25, 2017, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: UNIT 27-1431 IN BOULDER CREEK II CONDOMINIUM, AS DELINEATED ON THE SURVEY OF CERTAIN LOTS OR PARTS THEREOF IN FINAL PLAT NO. 2 OF HAMPTON CROSSINGS, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 27, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN AND A RE-PLAT OF LOT 3, PLAT NO. 1 OF HAMPTON CROSSINGS, THE PLAT OF WHICH IS RECORDED IN BOOK 44 OF PLATS ON PAGE 81A IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS, WHICH SURVEY IS ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT ‘’B’’ TO THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM OWNERSHIP RECORDED AS DOCUMENT NO. 0536236 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS, TOGETHER WITH AN UNDIVIDED PERCENTAGE INTEREST IN THE COMMON ELEMENTS APPURTENANT TO SAID UNIT, AS SET FORTH IN SAID DECLARATION AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME. Commonly known as 1431 BRADY LANE, ROCKFORD, IL 61108 Property Index No. 12-27359-002. 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 14-17-04680. 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. 14-17-04680 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 17 CH 0000395 TJSC#: 37-8607 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. I3062919 P8079R TRRT 10/11 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Plaintiff, -v.TIFFANY BECKER, et al Defendant 17CH 00257 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 14, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on November 6, 2017, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-TWO (122) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF HIGHCRESTVIEW EAST SUBDIVISION PLAT NO. 3, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 17, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK

26 OF PLATS ON PAGE 51 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 5117 HIGHCREST ROAD, ROCKFORD, IL 61107 Property Index No. 12-17453-053. 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 14-17-03599. 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. 14-17-03599

Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 17 CH 00257 TJSC#: 37-5697 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. I725550 P8080R TRRT 10/11 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS PROBATE DIVISION In the Matter of the Estate of: JEAN BEVERLY LARSON, Deceased. Case No.: 2015 P 655 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of JEAN BEVERLY LARSON. Letters of Office were issued on December 29, 2015, to RUSTY EDWARD MAYBORNE, who is the legal representative of the Estate. The Attorney for the Estate is William J. Howard, 124 North Water Street, Suite 100, Rockford, Illinois 61107. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before 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 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: September 20, 2017 Rusty Edward Mayborne, Administrator Name: William J. Howard (#1271288) whoward@howardhardyman.com Address: 124 N. Water Street, Suite 100 City: Rockford, IL 61107 Telephone: (815) 964-8888 Attorney for the Estate of Jean Beverly Larson 8083R TRRT 10/11 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 Therapeutic Massage business in said County and State under the name of Sanford Therapeutic at the following post office addresses: 728 N. Prospect St., Rockford, IL 61107; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Xiaonan Cui SIGNED: Xiaonan Cui 9/25/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 25th day of September, A.D. 2017. Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Thalia Gallardo, DEPUTY 8089R TRRT 10/11

The Rock River Times. October 4, 2017

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 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 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO, STATE OF ILLINOIS CITIMORTGAGE, INC., Plaintiff(s), vs. UNKNOWN HEIRS OF JOHN L. CHRISTOPHER A/K/A JOHN LOUIS CHRISTOPHER, DEREK T. CHRISTOPHER, DARWANA CHRISTOPHER, DARNESA PATTERSON A/K/A DARNESA CHRISTOPHER, ASHLEY HANSERD AND SHERRY ZACK AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE, UNKNOWN TENANTS, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS,

Defendant(s). 17CH 594 PUBLICATION NOTICE The requisite Affidavit for Publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you: UNKNOWN HEIRS OF JOHN L. CHRISTOPHER A/K/A JOHN LOUIS CHRISTOPHER, 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 3 OF MARSILL’S SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 22 AND THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 27, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF; SITUATED IN WINNEBAGO COUNTY, STATE OF ILLINOIS. Tax Number: 11-27-101-001 commonly known as 1209 CUNNINGHAM ST ROCKFORD IL 61102; and which said Real Estate Mortgage was made by JOHN L. CHRISTOPHER A/K/A JOHN LOUIS CHRISTOPHER, and recorded in the Office of the Winnebago County Recorder as Document Number 20131015326; 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 November 3, 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 # 17-02311 I3063755 P8112R TRRT 10/18 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

October 4, 2017 The Rock River Times. 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.MARIAN BREITHAUPT, et al Defendant 17 CH 00262 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 13, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on October 25, 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 NINETY-FOUR (194) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF MONTAGUE HEIGHTS, BEING A RE-SUBDIVISION OF PART OF AT. ANGEL AND CAPRIOLO’S SECOND SUBDIVISION LYING IN THE S. 1/2 OF THE N.E. 1/4 OF SEC. 28, T. 44 N.R.1 E. OF THE 3RD P.M., THE PLAT OF WHICH RE-SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 20 OF PLATS ONE PAGE 128 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 1835 LOOMIS STREET, ROCKFORD, IL 61102 Property Index No. 11-28-251035 (2080A794). 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 14-17-02813. 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. 14-17-02813 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 17 CH 00262 TJSC#: 37-8608 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. I3062917 P8081R TRRT 10/11 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO vs JEFFERY A. WISHOP, a/k/a JEFFREY A. WISHOP, a/k/a JEFF WISHOP, DIANE K. WISHOP, WISHOP TILE & DRAINAGE CO., FARM CREDIT SERVICES OF AMERICA, THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, UNKNOWN OWNERS and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants. Case No: 2017-CH-0000706 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE TO UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS The requisite affidavit for publication as to Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants having been filed, notice is hereby given to you, Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants, that the above-entitled cause of action to foreclose a mortgage, dated May 14, 2012 and recorded in the Winnebago County Recorder’s Office on June 20, 2012 as Document No. 20121024184, on the property described below is now pending in the Winnebago County Circuit Court. If you fail to answer the

complaint filed in said action by October 26, 2017. a default judgment may be entered against you on or after that date and a decree entered in accordance with the prayer of said complaint, subject to your right to redeem within the time and manner provided by law. The property which is the subject of this action is described as follows: PARCEL I: Part of the East Half (1/2) of the Northwest fractional Quarter (1/4) of Section 25, Township 28 North, Range 11 East of the Fourth (4th) Principal Meridian, bounded and described as follows, towit: Beginning at the Northwest corner of the East Half (1/2) of the Northwest fractional Quarter (1/4) of said Section; thence North 89 degrees 50’ 54” East, along the North line of the East Half (1/2) of the Northwest fractional Quarter (1/4) of said Section 614.11 feet; thence South 00 degrees 10’ 06” West, parallel with the West line of the East Half (1/2) of the Northwest fractional Quarter (1/4) of said Section 388.00 feet; thence South 89 degrees 50’ 54” West, parallel with the North line of said Section, 614.11 feet to the West line of the East Half (1/2) of the Northwest fractional Quarter (1/4) of said Section; thence North 00 degrees 10’ 06” East, along the West line of the East Half (1/2) of the Northwest fractional Quarter (1/4) of said Section, 388.00 feet to the point of beginning in Winnebago County, Illinois; situated in the County of Winnebago and the State of Illinois. PARCEL II: Part of the East Half (1/2) of the Northwest fractional Quarter (1/4) of Section 25, Township 28 North, Range 11 East of the Fourth (4th) Principal Meridian, bounded and described as follows, towit: Commencing at the Northwest corner of the East Half (1/2) of the Northwest fractional Quarter (1/4) of said Section; thence North 89 degrees 50’ 54” East, along the North line of the East Half (1/2) of the Northwest fractional Quarter (1/4) of said Section 614.11 feet to the point of beginning; thence South 00 degrees 10’ 06” West, parallel with the West line of the East Half (1/2) of the Northwest fractional Quarter (1/4) of said Section 388.00 feet; thence South 89 degrees 50’ 54” West, parallel with the North line of the Northwest fractional Quarter (1/4) of said Section, 614.11 feet to the West line of the East Half (1/2) of the Northwest fractional Quarter (1/4) of said Section; thence South 00 degrees 10’ 06” West, along the West line of the East Half (1/2) of the Northwest fractional Quarter (1/4) of said Section, 60.00 feet; thence North 89 degrees 50’ 54” East, parallel with the North line of the Northwest fractional Quarter (1/4) of said Section, 629.11 feet; thence North 00 degrees 10’ 06’’ East, parallel with the West line of the East Half (1/2) of the Northwest fractional Quarter (1/4) of said Section, 448.00 feet to the North line of the East Half (1/2) of the Northwest fractional Quarter (1/4) of said Section; thence South 89 degrees 50’ 54” West, along said North line,

15.00 feet to the point of beginning; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois. TAX CODES: 06-25-100-005 COMMON ADDRESS: 7202 Wishop Road, Rockton, IL 61072 This is a residential building and related real estate located at 7202 Wishop Road, Rockton, IL 61072, Winnebago County, Illinois. The current titleholder of record is Jeffery A. Wishop and Diane K. Wishop. Dated this 14th day of September, 2017. Thomas A. Klein Clerk of the Circuit Court of Winnebago County Donald Q. Manning ARDC# 6194638 McGreevy Williams P.C. 6735 Vistagreen Way Rockford, IL 61107 815/639-3700 815/639-9400 REQUIRED DISCLOSURE: This communication is from a debt collector to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. 8084R TRRT 10/11 n n n NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: The following self-storage Cube contents containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by CubeSmart 6146, 7511 Vandiver Rd, Cherry Valley IL 61112 (815-332-4400) to satisfy a lien on October 12th, 2017 at approx. 10:00 AM at www.storagetreasures.com. All online bids start 14 days prior to the below start date. Cube #E14, Linda Buckles; Cube #I32, Don Espejo. NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: The following self-storage Cube contents containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by CubeSmart 6150, 4548 American Rd, Rockford IL 61109 (815-874-2141) to satisfy a lien on October 12th, 2017 at approx. 11:00 AM at www.storagetreasures.com. All online bids start 14 days prior to the below start date. Cube #4289, Kira Pelly; Cube #5506, Scott James; Cube #2610, Terry Barber; Cube #2623, Darrell Williams. NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: The following self-storage Cube contents containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by CubeSmart 6153, 4560 Stenstrom Rd, Rockford IL 61109 (815-874-2141) to satisfy a lien on October 12th, 2017 at approx. 11:15 AM at www.storagetreasures.com. All online bids start 14 days prior to the below start date. Cube #39, Maria Lump; Cube #35, Maria Lump; Cube#S74, Francisco J. Fabre. NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: The following self-storage Cube contents containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by CubeSmart 6152, 3015 N. Main St., Rockford IL 61103 (815-282-4500) to satisfy a lien on October 12th, 2017 at approx. 11:30 AM at www.storagetreasures.com. All online bids start 14 days prior to the below start date. Cube #A185, Dorothea M. Horton; Cube #B19, Elizabeth M. Star; Cube #B281, Marjorie Elliott; Cube #A69, Candace Jones; Cube #A115, Suffatina N. Walker; Cube #B27, Stephanie Vesely; Cube #B344, Charmaine Hodges; Cube #A85, Thelma Young; Cube #B148, Jennifer Caple; Cube #A52, Mammie L. Malone; Cube #A54, Michael P. Rodriguez; Cube #B5, Tracy S. Taylor; Cube #A40, Elizabeth Hotlen. NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: The following self-storage Cube contents containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by CubeSmart 6151,

6210 Forest Hills Road, Rockford IL 61111 (815-877-3146) to satisfy a lien on September 14th, 2017 at approx. 12:00 PM at www. storagetreasures.com. All online bids start 14 days prior to the below start date. Cube #231, Tracy L. Martinez. 8085R TRRT 10/4 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO CITY OF ROCKFORD, a municipal corporation Plaintiff, vs. ABANA TABB, UNKNOWN OWNERS and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants. CASE NO: 2017-CH-570 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE BY PUBLICATION The requisite Affidavit for Publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you, ABANA TABB, Defendants in the above-entitled cause that the above-entitled Demolition Lien Foreclosure action was filed on July 13, 2017 and is now pending. 1. The names of all Plaintiffs and the Case Number are identified above. 2. The Court in which this action was brought is identified above. 3. The name of the titleholder of record is Abana Tabb. 4. A legal description of the real estate sufficient to identify it with reasonable certainty is as follows: LOT FOURTEEN (14) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF HENRY WILLIAMS SUBDIVISION, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 6 OF PLATS ON PAGE 25 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. P.I.N. No. 11-15-380-004 5. A common address or description of the location of the real estate is as follows: 515 Furman Street, Rockford, Illinois 6. An identification of the Lien sought to be foreclosed is as follows: a. Name of Property Owners: Abana Tabb b. Name of Lien Holder: City of Rockford c. Date of Lien: November 14, 2016 d. Date of Recording: December 16, 2016 e. County Where Recorded: Winnebago County, Illinois f. Recording Document Identification: 20161039042 NOW, THEREFORE, unless you, ABANA TABB, Defendant, file your answer to the Complaint for Foreclosure in this cause or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Circuit Court of the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit, Winnebago County, Illinois, in the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 West State Street, Rockford, IL on or before the 15th day of November, 2017, default may be entered against you and each of you at any time after that day and a Judgment for Foreclosure may be entered in accordance with the prayer of the Complaint for Foreclosure. Circuit Clerk Matthew D. Flores – ARDC #6323902 City of Rockford Department of Law 425 E. State Street Rockford, IL 61104 (779) 348-7154 8087R TRRT 10/11 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 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 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 10/11 n n n DLX-LLC 10012 Forest Hills Rd. Machesney Park, IL 61115 NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Section 4 of the Self Service Storage Facility Act, in the state of Illinois. The undersigned will sell at public sale by competitive bidding on October 7th, 2017 at 10:30 A.M. on the premise where said property has been stored and which is located at 10012 Forest Hills Road, Machesney Park, IL 61115. Unit #46 - Marc A. Duchon. Unit is auctioned by lot. Purchases must be with cash and pay for unit at the time of sale. All goods must be removed within 24 hours of purchase. Sale is subject to adjournment. 8088R TRRT 10/4 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: MARJORIE A. WRIGHT, Deceased. Case No. 2017 P 397 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of Marjorie A. Wright. Letters of Office were issued on September 8, 2017 to Thomas Wright, 4802 Crafty Cove, Austin, Texas 78749, 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 April 9, 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 Winneba-

go 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: September 25, 2017. Thomas Wright, 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) 8099R TRRT 10/11 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 Beauty & Skin Care Products business in said County and State under the name of Only Natural at the following post office addresses: 3241 Brook Harbour Dr., Rockford, IL 61114; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Beve Robinson SIGNED: Beve Robinson 9/20/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 20th day of September, A.D. 2017. Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Pamela Johnson, DEPUTY 8090R TRRT 10/11 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.PHYLLIS G. SEEMAN, et al Defendant 17CH 0000430 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 20, 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 HUNDRED TWO (202) AS DESIGNATED UPON PLAT NO. 2 EDGEBROOK SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE WEST ONE-HALF OF SECTION 17 IN T. 44 N. R. 2 EAST OF THE 3RD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 4 OF PLATS ON PAGE 3 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 2015 GREENFIELD LN, ROCKFORD, IL 61107 Property Index No. 12-17302-005. 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 14-17-06185. 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. 14-17-06185 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 17 CH 0000430 TJSC#: 37-8922 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. I3063868 P8113R TRRT 10/18

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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 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 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 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a Auto Repair and Sales business in said County and State under the name of Gil’s Auto at the following post office addresses: 1703 E. Riverside Blvd., Rockford, IL 61114; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Gildardo Garcia SIGNED: Gildardo Garcia 9/20/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 20th day of September, A.D. 2017. Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Pamela Johnson, DEPUTY 8093R TRRT 10/11 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS Ditech Financial LLC f/k/a Green Tree Servicing LLC PLAINTIFF Vs. Bill Chaney; Blackhawk Bank; United States of America; Francis R. Balk; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants; Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Barbara A. Chaney; Timothy A. Miller, as Special Representative for Barbara A. Chaney (deceased) DEFENDANTS 17 CH 0000490 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Barbara A. Chaney 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: 126 S. Chicago Ave Rockford, IL 61104 and which said Mortgage was made by: the Mortgagor(s), to Blackhawk State Bank, as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Winnebago County, Illinois, as Document No. 0432373; 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 November 3, 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. 14-17-01587 NOTE: This law firm is a debt collector. I3064054 P8129R TRRT 10/18

October 4, 2017 The Rock River Times. n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Plaintiff, vs. STEPHANIE PETERSON Defendants, 17 CH 303 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, November 9, 2017 at the hour of 1:00 p.m. at Intercounty’s Winnebago County office, 7210 East State Street, Suite 102, Rockford, Illinois 61108, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: Part of Lots Fifteen (15) and Sixteen (16) in Block Eleven (11) as designated upon the Plat of North end addition to the City of Rockford, the Plat of which addition is recorded in Book 3 of Plats on page 24 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois, bounded as follows, to-wit: Beginning at the Northeast comer of said Lot Sixteen (16); thence West along the North line of said Lot Sixteen (16), 39.75 feet; thence South parallel with the East lines of said Lots Sixteen (16) and Fifteen (15) to the South line of said Lot Fifteen (15); thence East on said South line, 39.75 feet to the Southeast corner of said Lot Fifteen (15); thence North on the East lines of said Lots Fifteen (15) and Sixteen (16) to the point of beginning; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois. Commonly known as 1914 Auburn Street, Rockford, IL 61103. P.I.N. 11-14-327-003. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611. 17-012528 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3063390 P8106R TRRT 10/18 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Plaintiff, vs. JOHN MORALES; KIMBERLY MORALES Defendants, 17 CH 142 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, November 9, 2017 at the hour of 1:00 p.m. at Intercounty’s Winnebago County office, 7210 East State Street, Suite 102, Rockford, Illinois 61108, sell at

public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: Lot Forty-one (41) as designated upon Plat No. 2 of Morgan Meadows being a Subdivision of part of the East Half (1/2) of the Northeast Quarter (1/4) of Section 24-43-1, the Plat of which is recorded in Book 36 of Plats on page 30A in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois. Commonly known as 2902 Claudana Drive, Rockford, IL 61109. P.I.N. 15-24-227-007. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611. 17-023870 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3063389 P8107R TRRT 10/18 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Plaintiff, -v.MICHAEL SAEGER, et al Defendant 16 CH 00233 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 9, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on November 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: PART OF LOT 2 IN BLOCK 19 AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF E. H. MARSH’S PARK VIEW SUBDIVISION OF A PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 14 AND OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 11, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 4 OR PLATS ON PAGE 8 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, 100.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH, PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT TO THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT; THENCE EAST ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE, 100.00 FEET TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT; THENCE NORTH ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT TO THE PLACE OF

BEGINNING; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 2218 GRANT AVENUE, ROCKFORD, IL 61103 Property Index No. 11-11-460009 (191D266). 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 14-16-00449. 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. 14-16-00449 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 16 CH 00233 TJSC#: 37-7520 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. I3061612 P8108R TRRT 10/18 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.JENNIFER M. PETERSON A/K/A JENNIFER M. TASSONI, et al Defendant 17 CH 00217 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 9, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on November 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: PART OF LOT TEN (10) IN BLOCK SEVEN (7) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF NORTH END ADDITION TO THE CITY OF ROCKFORD, THE PLAT OF WHICH ADDITION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 3 OF PLATS ON PAGE 24 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE, BOUNDED AS FOLLOWS, TO-WIT: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT TEN (10); THENCE NORTH ALONG THE WEST LINE OF LOT TEN (10), 39 FEET; THENCE EAST PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT TEN (10) TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT TEN (10); THENCE SOUTH ON SAID EAST LINE 39 FEET TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT TEN (10); THENCE WEST ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT TEN (10) TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 1319 GRANT AVENUE, ROCKFORD, IL 61103 Property Index No. 11-14-406004 (194D850). 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 14-17-02541. 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. 14-17-02541 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 17 CH 00217 TJSC#: 37-7521 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. I3061632 P8109R TRRT 10/18 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC Plaintiff, -v.ANTHONY F. PIGOTT, et al Defendant 17 CH 00235 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered

in the above cause on August 9, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on November 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 TWELVE (12) IN BLOCK TWENTY-FOUR (24) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE RE-PLAT OF ROLLING GREEN, A RESIDENTIAL PARK, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTH EAST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 31, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH RE-PLAT IS RECORDED IN BOOK 18 OF PLATS ON PAGE 35 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 3238 CAROLINA AVENUE, ROCKFORD, IL 61108 Property Index No. 12-31-257026 (175A587). 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 fore-

closure 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 14-17-02878. 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. 14-17-02878 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 17 CH 00235 TJSC#: 37-7458 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. I3061630 P8110R TRRT 10/18 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR BCAT 2014-4TT Plaintiff, -v.ANA ROSA PARRA A/K/A ANA R. PARA, ANA YELI PARRA, JUAN A. HERNANDEZ, ASSET ACCEPTANCE, LLC Defendant 15 CH 001031 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 10, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on November 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 THREE (3) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF NEWBURG FOUR BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 28, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH IS RECORDED IN BOOK 38 OF PLATS ON PAGE 90B IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 5105 VALENTINE PLACE, Rockford, IL 61108 Property Index No. 12-28355-02. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $160,589.03. 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 resi-

dential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 263-0003 Please refer to file number C16-39086. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc. com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 263-0003 E-Mail: ilpleadings@potestivolaw. com Attorney File No. C16-39086 Case Number: 15 CH 001031 TJSC#: 37-7359 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. I3059662 P8111R TRRT 10/18

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n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a 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. 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 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 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 n n n Contempo Self Storage of Rockford 2605 Pamela Ave. Rockford, IL 61109 Notice of Public Sale of Personal Property Notice is hereby given that pursuant to section 4 of the Self Service Storage Facility Act, in the state of Illinois, the undersigned will sell at public sale by competitive bidding on October 19th at 2:00 pm on the premise where said property has been stored and which is located at 2605 Pamela Ave., Rockford Illinois 61109. The personal property described below. #21 - misc. household items 8132R TRRT 10/11 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 Homemade craft & embroidery business in said County and State under the name of T.J.’s Trendy Crafts & Embroirered Designs at the following post office addresses: 676 Lamont Lane, Rockford, IL 61101; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Teresa A. Olson SIGNED: Teresa A. Olson 9/21/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 21st day of September, A.D. 2017. Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Angela Reina, DEPUTY 8095R TRRT 10/11 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS, CIRCUIT COURT WINNEBAGO COUNTY NOTICE OF FILING A REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE (ADULT) Request of: Rose Mary Leandra Provenzano Case Number: 17 MR 887 There will be a court hearing on my request to change my name from: Rose Mary Leandra Provenzano to the new name of: Rose Mary Leandra Leggio. The court hearing will be held: on 12/6/17 at 10:00 a.m., at 400 W. State St., Rockford, IL, Winnebago County, in Courtroom # 426. /s/ Rose Mary L. Provenzano Rose Mary L. Provenzano 8117R TRRT 10/18 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO

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

This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact an art studio and mentoring of women (coaching) business in said County and State under the name of Brave North Art Studio & Life Lab at the following post office addresses: 2222 E. State St., Suite A104-A, Rockford, IL 61104; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Kari A. Hazzard SIGNED: Kari A. Hazzard 9/21/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 21st day of September, A.D. 2017. Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Pamela Johnson, DEPUTY 8096R TRRT 10/11 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a construction, general construction business in said County and State under the name of F.P. Construction at the following post office addresses: 312 E. Riverside Blvd., Loves Park, IL 61111; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Luis Prado SIGNED: Luis Prado 9/19/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 19th day of September, A.D. 2017. Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Thalia Gallardo, DEPUTY 8097R TRRT 10/11 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a Consulting Firm business in said County and State under the name of Kurzynski Consulting Services at the following post office addresses: 11429 Valerian Way, Roscoe, IL 61073; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Kelly Kurzynski SIGNED: Kelly Kurzynski 9/25/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 25th day of September, A.D. 2017. Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Thalia Gallardo, DEPUTY 8100R TRRT 10/11 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 breadmaking business in said County and State under the name of La Chole at the following post office addresses: 718 Broadway, Rockford, IL 61104; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Armando Ortega SIGNED: Armando Ortega 9/25/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 25th day of September, A.D. 2017.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Thalia Gallardo, DEPUTY 8101R TRRT 10/11 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a construction business in said County and State under the name of Bozer Construction & Decorating at the following post office addresses: 2419 Sandy Hollow Rd., Rockford, IL 61109-2348; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Jeffrey S. Boase SIGNED: Jeffrey S. Boase 9/22/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 22nd day of September, A.D. 2017. Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Maria A. Rogers, DEPUTY 8091R TRRT 10/11 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a Barber Shop business in said County and State under the name of Alpine Barber at the following post office addresses: 2448 S. Alpine Rd., Rockford, IL 61108; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Jacqueline Allen SIGNED: Jacqueline Allen 9/26/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 26th day of September, A.D. 2017. Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Angela Reina, DEPUTY 8102R TRRT 10/11 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 Used Car Lot business in said County and State under the name of Bell Automotive at the following post office addresses: 602 Lakewood Dr., Rockford, IL 61102; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Olen Bell SIGNED: Olen Bell 9/26/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 26th day of September, A.D. 2017. Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Thalia Gallardo, DEPUTY 8103R TRRT 10/11 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a Tree Service business in said County and State under the name of Whitford’s Tree Care at the following post office addresses: 1102 N. Horace Ave., Rockford, IL 61101; that the true and real

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

full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Mark Whitford SIGNED: Mark Whitford 10/2/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 2nd day of October, A.D. 2017. Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Thalia Gallardo, DEPUTY 8127R TRRT 10/18 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 dance teachers traditional Mexican business in said County and State under the name of Grupo Folklorico Rockford at the following post office addresses: 2524 Heritage Ct., Rockford, IL 61108; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Teresa Medina; Ernesto Ornelas; Ruth Hernandez SIGNED: Teresa Medina 9/15/17 SIGNED: Ernesto Ornelas 9/15/17 SIGNED: Ruth Hernandez 9/15/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 15th day of September, A.D. 2017. Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Thalia Gallardo, DEPUTY 8119R TRRT 10/18 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a Cleaning Company business in said County and State under the name of Queens of Clean at the following post office addresses: 1428 Arthur Ave., Rockford, IL 61101; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Tina Marie Hardgraves SIGNED: Tina Marie Hardgraves 9/26/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 26th day of September, A.D. 2017. Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Pamela Johnson, DEPUTY 8120R TRRT 10/18 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 Uniqueme Photography at the following post office addresses: 222 W. Union St., Rockton, IL 61072; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Taylor Villiere SIGNED: Taylor Villiere 9/29/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 29th day of September, A.D. 2017. Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Thalia Gallardo, DEPUTY 8121R TRRT 10/18

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 phone payment center and repair business in said County and State under the name of Cell Tech 815 at the following post office addresses: 1207 Broadway, Rockford, IL 61104; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Lee Xayvandy SIGNED: Lee Xayvandy 9/29/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 29th day of September, A.D. 2017. Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Pamela Johnson, DEPUTY 8122R TRRT 10/18 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 Lawn care, snow, fertilizing, aeration, mulching business in said County and State under the name of ZR Landscaping Lawn Care & Snow Removal at the following post office addresses: 1320 22nd Ave., Rockford, IL 61104; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Miguel Zarate SIGNED: Miguel Zarate 9/27/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 27th day of September, A.D. 2017. Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Pamela Johnson, DEPUTY 8123R TRRT 10/18 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 ice cream & fast food restaurant business in said County and State under the name of The 3rd Street Station at the following post office addresses: 102 East 3rd St., Pecatonica, IL 61063; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Marlin Stedman SIGNED: Marlin Stedman 9/27/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 27th To: Robert F Vitale 1420 North Avenue Rockford, IL 61108

day of September, A.D. 2017. Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Thalia Gallardo, DEPUTY 8124R TRRT 10/18 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 Custom Motorcycle Shop business in said County and State under the name of Tramps Vintage Choppers at the following post office addresses: 5340 Forest Hills Court, Loves Park, IL 61111; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Andrew Town; Michael D. Stanfill SIGNED: Andrew Town 9/27/17 SIGNED: Michael D. Stanfill 9/27/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 27th day of September, A.D. 2017. Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Thalia Gallardo, DEPUTY 8125R TRRT 10/18 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 Fitness brand and personal training business in said County and State under the name of F.I.T. (Finding Inner Truth) Fitness at the following post office addresses: 202 S. Independence, Rockford, IL 61102; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Mark Richards SIGNED: Mark Richards 9/28/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 28th day of September, A.D. 2017. Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Thalia Gallardo, DEPUTY 8126R TRRT 10/18 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 Carpentry, remodeling, construction, contracting business in said County and State under the name of End Grain at the following post office addresses: 2426 Evanston Dr., Rockford, IL 61108; that n n n

the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Philip Wendt SIGNED: Philip Wendt 9/22/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 22nd day of September, A.D. 2017. Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Thalia Gallardo, DEPUTY 8092R TRRT 10/11 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 Chiropractor business in said County and State under the name of Wells Chiropractic at the following post office addresses: 4855 E. State St., Suite 24, Rockford, IL 61108; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Nick Wells SIGNED: Nick Wells 10/3/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 3rd day of October, A.D. 2017. Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Angela Reina, DEPUTY 8130R TRRT 10/18 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

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: that on November 3, 2017, at 8:00 a.m. a sale will be held at Hack’s Auction Center, 417 Main Street, Pecatonica, Illinois, to sell the following articles to enforce a lien existing under the laws of the State of Illinois against such articles for labor, services, skill or material expended upon and/or storage furnished for such articles at the request of the following designated persons, unless such articles are redeemed within thirty days of the publication of this notice. Name of Person Description of Articles Amount of Lien Robert F. Vitale Boat, $1,999.99 Hull Number ILZA11610888 Reg. # IL4019GY Robert F. Vitale Boat Trailer $1,999.99 License # 978AP T/A Attorney Janet D. Fuenty 8118R TRRT 10/4

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

October 4, 2017 The Rock River Times. n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY - ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Plaintiff, vs. STEPHANIE PETERSON Defendants, 17 CH 303 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, November 9, 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 1914 Auburn Street, Rockford, IL 61103. P.I.N. 11-14-327-003. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611. 17-012528 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3063390 P8106R TRRT 10/18 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Plaintiff, -v.- MICHAEL SAEGER, et al Defendant 16 CH 00233 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 9, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on November 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 2218 GRANT AVENUE, ROCKFORD, IL 61103 Property Index No. 11-11-460-009 (191D266). 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 14-16-00449. 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. 14-16-00449 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 16 CH 00233 TJSC#: 37-7520

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. I3061612 P8108R TRRT 10/18 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.- JENNIFER M. PETERSON A/K/A JENNIFER M. TASSONI, et al Defendant 17 CH 00217 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 9, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on November 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 1319 GRANT AVENUE, ROCKFORD, IL 61103 Property Index No. 11-14-406-004 (194D850). 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 14-17-02541. 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. 14-17-02541 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 17 CH 00217 TJSC#: 37-7521 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. I3061632 P8109R TRRT 10/18 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC Plaintiff, -v.- ANTHONY F. PIGOTT, et al Defendant 17 CH 00235 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 9, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on November 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 3238 CAROLINA AVENUE, ROCKFORD, IL 61108 Property Index No. 12-31-257-026 (175A587). 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 14-17-02878. 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. 14-17-02878 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 17 CH 00235 TJSC#: 37-7458 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. I3061630 P8110R TRRT 10/18 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR BCAT 2014-4TT Plaintiff, -v.- ANA ROSA PARRA A/K/A ANA R. PARA, ANA YELI PARRA, JUAN A. HERNANDEZ, ASSET ACCEPTANCE, LLC Defendant 15 CH 001031 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 10, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on November 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 5105 VALENTINE PLACE, Rockford, IL 61108 Property Index No. 12-28-355-02. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $160,589.03. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 263-0003 Please refer to file number C16-39086. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650

(312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 263-0003 E-Mail: ilpleadings@potestivolaw.com Attorney File No. C16-39086 Case Number: 15 CH 001031 TJSC#: 37-7359 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. I3059662 P8111R TRRT 10/18 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 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

The Rock River Times. October 4, 2017

n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS CIT BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.- GWENDOLYN JONES, et al Defendant 17 CH 00275 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 13, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on October 25, 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 954 NORTH ROCKTON AVENUE, ROCKFORD, IL 61103 Property Index No. 11-15-430-047. 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 14-17-03564. 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. 14-17-03564 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 17 CH 00275 TJSC#: 37-8606 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. I3062922 P8076R TRRT 10/11 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY - ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS DITECH FINANCIAL LLC Plaintiff, vs. DEBORAH SASSALI; LOUIS SASSALI Defendants, 17 CH 365 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, November 2, 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 709 8th Street, Rockford, IL 61104. P.I.N. 11-26-288-009. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bid-

ders 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. 16-033817 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3062621 P8077R TRRT 10/11 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.- CHRISTINA M. SMITH, et al Defendant 17 CH 00218 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 2, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on November 6, 2017, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 4991 DELMAR STREET, ROCKFORD, IL 61108 Property Index No. 12-33-303-004 (177C063), Property Index No. 12-33-303-005 (177C064). 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 14-17-02880. 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. 14-17-02880 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 17 CH 00218 TJSC#: 37-7239 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. I3061327 P8078R TRRT 10/11 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION F/K/A PHH MORTGAGE SERVICES Plaintiff, -v.- TODD A. SHIPLEY A/K/A TODD ATHUR SHIPLEY, AS EXECUTOR, et al Defendant 17 CH 0000395 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 13, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on October 25, 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 1431 BRADY LANE, ROCKFORD, IL 61108 Property Index No. 12-27-359-002.

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 14-17-04680. 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. 14-17-04680 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 17 CH 0000395 TJSC#: 37-8607 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. I3062919 P8079R TRRT 10/11 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Plaintiff, -v.- TIFFANY BECKER, et al Defendant 17CH 00257 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 14, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on November 6, 2017, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 5117 HIGHCREST ROAD, ROCKFORD, IL 61107 Property Index No. 12-17-453-053. 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 14-17-03599. 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. 14-17-03599 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 17 CH 00257 TJSC#: 37-5697 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. I725550 P8080R TRRT 10/11 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, 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

October 4, 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 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.- MARIAN BREITHAUPT, et al Defendant 17 CH 00262 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 13, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on October 25, 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 1835 LOOMIS STREET, ROCKFORD, IL 61102 Property Index No. 11-28-251-035 (2080A794). 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 14-17-02813. 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. 14-17-02813 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 17 CH 00262 TJSC#: 37-8608 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. I3062917 P8081R TRRT 10/11 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.- PHYLLIS G. SEEMAN, et al Defendant 17CH 0000430 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 20, 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: Commonly known as 2015 GREENFIELD LN, ROCKFORD, IL 61107 Property Index No. 12-17-302-005. 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 14-17-06185. 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. 14-17-06185 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 17 CH 0000430 TJSC#: 37-8922 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. I3063868 P8113R TRRT 10/18 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. JOHN MORALES; KIMBERLY MORALES Defendants, 17 CH 142 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, November 9, 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 2902 Claudana Drive, Rockford, IL 61109. P.I.N. 15-24-227-007. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611. 17-023870 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3063389 P8107R TRRT 10/18

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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. 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Voices from the Grave

Ghostly warning By Kathi Kresol

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arol Neal was awakened by the sound of one of her young daughters screaming in an adjoining bedroom in the middle in the night. Carol ran to the bedroom where she found two-year-old Laura, crying and trembling. The badly frightened girl told her mother that she had seen another little girl in her bedroom. Carol searched the room but could find no one. When the Laura quieted down, Carol questioned the toddler about what had frightened her. Laura claimed that a little girl with “no clothes” had come through the ceiling from the attic to talk to her. Laura was the first person in the Neal family to see the ghostly little girl but over the next several years others would share that experience. In a newspaper article from the Rockford Register dated February 6, 1976, the Neal family members shared their frightening encounters with the young ghost. Allen,

Laura’s father told the reporter that he was sleeping on the couch one evening when he “felt someone touch his arm above the elbow.” He woke up and was shocked to see a little, blonde girl running down the hall toward the bathroom. “It scared the hell out of me.” The Neal family had experienced the ghostly visits for over four years by 1976. They rented the home on Nina Terrace and were at first very skeptical about what they had seen. But then more family members began to share what they had seen and heard. Everyone who saw the girl gave the same description. They claimed she was three feet tall, had beautiful blonde hair and blue eyes. They also began to notice a pattern to the series of encounters. They noticed that there would be a period of no sightings and then, suddenly they would see the little girl again. They realized that the visits were usually followed by something bad occurring to the family. After one sighting, the family dog was killed by a truck. After another experience, a family

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Future prices of solar panels By Drs. Robert & Sonia Vogl Contributors

When China announced it was slowing solar installations but not cutting back on production a world glut in PV panels developed. It led to a 60 percent increase in the number of panels imported into the United States contributing to the loss of 30 manufacturing facilities. In response, two manufacturing firms in the U.S., Suniva and Solar World, filed a trade case complaint before the International Trade Commission claiming that cheap solar imports made it impossible to compete. They asked for a tariff which might double the price of solar panels in the U.S., requesting a floor price of 78¢/watt, up from the global price of 32¢/watt when the complaint was filed. In a recent ruling the ITC unanimously agreed that imported solar equipment caused “serious injury” to domestic manufacturers. It is a complicated ruling which is targeted at imports of crystalline solar panels, particularly from China, Mexico and South Korea. It could lead to tariffs on all imported solar cells and panels. The Solar Energy Industry Association and a vast majority of U.S. solar busi-

nesses vigorously opposed the trade case indicating it would seriously damage their growth. A report developed by Green Tech Media indicated that the ruling could eliminate tens of gigawatts of solar installations which would have occurred with business as usual. The ruling was seen as producing major job losses in the industry. Governors of Colorado, Massachusetts, Nevada and North Carolina sent a letter voicing their opposition to the ruling which would damage their state solar industries and lead to job losses adversely impacting their economies. Suniva and Solar World countered the job loss claims of SEIA and others with their own claims regarding an increase in solar jobs from a favorable ruling. The next step in the process is a remedy hearing in which testimony is taken to establish what will be recommended to President Trump. A range is possible, including taking no actions on minimum panel prices, quotas on imported solar products from around the world or tariffs as was requested by the firms. Given President Trump’s general support for tariffs, he is likely to support this one. The ITC commissioners’ recom-

member was attacked by a stranger. The family began to view the visits as a warning from the little girl. The family decided to question neighbors about the history of the house to see if they might know the identity of the child. The neighbors offered Carol a clue when they mentioned that a small child of a previous owner of the house had drowned in the bathtub sometime in the early 1960s. This author decided to further research that story and learned that the story told to the Neal family proved to be almost correct. The actual truth of the toddler’s death was more dreadful. On December 22, 1961, a little girl, almost two years old was being cared for by her uncle. The uncle drew a bath for the child but stepped out of the room for just a minute to grab something. He hadn’t checked the temperature of the water and did not realize how hot it was. The little girl fell into the tub of scalding water. The first to arrive on scene were the sheriff’s deputies who wrapped the little girl in a blanket and rushed her to

Rockford Memorial Hospital. The tiny girl was burned on 80 percent of her body and she succumbed to her injuries several hours later. She was buried in Willwood Burial Park. Maybe the fact that a cruel accident caused her death made the child want to help the family that resided in her former home. Whatever the reason, Carol Neal took comfort in the fact the child was still there. Carol was quoted as saying, “I don’t mind seeing our little ghost, but I know she is warning us to be careful and something bad always happens afterward.” Besides sharing the story with the Rockford Register in 1976, Carol also sold this story to the National Enquirer. R. Kathi Kresol has been researching Rockford’s history for over a decade. She shares the stories she finds in her column for The Rock River Times and in the tours she offers through Haunted Rockford Events. Her latest book “Haunted Rockford, Illinois” is now available. For more information or to purchase books or tickets, please visit the website at hauntedrockford.com.

mendations are due November 13; the president will have 60 days after that to issue his decision. Any action beyond no action is expected to have an enormous impact on the solar industry, especially projects which have depended on crystalline solar panels. Because thin-film solar panel manufacturers such as First Solar are not included in the tariff dispute, they could indirectly benefit from the ITC ruling. The dispute has already increased the price of solar panels as installers anticipating supply shortages and higher prices sought to secure an ample supply of them to fulfill existing contracts. While panel costs could double, a solar system itself includes other costs which

are not expected to increase. Given the massive numbers of panels used in utility-scale projects their overall costs could rise by 30 percent while the price impact on smaller systems on businesses and homes is expected to increase about 15 percent. While any price increases in the cost of solar panels is not welcomed by installers of renewable energy systems and their customers, and their impact is likely to slow the transition to a cleaner energy system, continued technological progress will improve the cost-effectiveness of renewable energy sources. A performing solar system is carbon and pollution free, cost competitive and will provide a secure supply of electricity for decades. Visit illinoisrenew.org. R.

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FARM & AG

Getting started in Farm to School BY GRANT MCCARTY CONTRIBUTOR

October represents National Farm to School month set forth by the USDA and the Farm to School Network. During this month-long celebration, schools around the United States are engaged in teaching students where their food comes from, how it is grown, how agriculture serves their cafeteria, and learning about the science involved in agriculture. Farm to School has a varying degree of what this means. For some, it means school gardens which students can use during class for science projects. A farmer might see farm to school as meaning that his/her local produce will be made available in the school cafeteria. Others see farm to school as the robust agriculture programs that have been present in middle and high schools for decades. The simple answer is that these all are farm to school, and their main goal is helping to encourage students to understand what agriculture is. The Midwest region participates each year in the National Farm to School Network’s Great Lakes Great Apple Crunch. On Thursday, October 12, students at participating schools will all “crunch” into apples grown in the

local area. If you are connected with a school, you can register for this event online. Many orchards in the Rockford area are aware of this program and may be willing to work with you to secure apples to “crunch”. For a school to start Farm to School e�orts, I always encourage assembling a team of teachers, parents, administration, cafeteria workers, nutritionists, and others who can participate in helping to get projects o� the ground. This school year, you might decide to plant a school garden by spring or invite farmers into the classroom to talk about what they grow. Having a single goal each year will allow you to stay focused and build upon your successes. There are a number of organizations in Illinois, including the University of Illinois Extension, that work with schools to help them get farm to school e�orts o� the ground. As we celebrate National Farm to School month this October, consider how you can engage with a school in your area. 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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New machine evals soybean at harvest URBANA — When a ﬁeld of soybeans is ready to harvest, speed is of the essence. But harvesting grinds to a halt every time the combine operator has to climb down out of the cab to manually check for quality—whole, un-split beans without stray husk material. Researchers from Kyoto University and University of Illinois recently developed a machine to automate the process, evaluating bean quality on the ﬂy, so harvesting can go on uninterrupted. “The main objective was to develop an e�cient, compact, on-board quality-monitoring system to evaluate soybeans as they are harvested, providing the combine operator with real-time grain quality information,” says Md Abdul Momin, lead scientist on the project. Momin explains that when the threshing speed is too high, the soybeans split or break as they are harvested. This is undesirable because whole beans are considered to be higher quality and bring a higher price. “Without this machine, operators need to periodically stop threshing and manually check the tank to evaluate the quality and make adjustments,” Momin says. “With this machine, operators can look at a screen and make adjustments as

they go, without stopping.” The machine, which includes a highspeed camera, is mounted inside the tank of the harvester. It takes images of the beans as they pass by and a computer program analyzes the beans in real time. One key is that it is a double-imaging system. It uses a combination of both front and back lighting so the camera can see the complete shape of the beans, making it possible to identify those that are truly split. Momin tested the system ﬁrst in the laboratory and then in ﬁeld conditions. The prototype is currently in the hands of a Japanese company that is working to develop a higher-speed camera and ultimately to produce the machine. “The same system can be used in the processing industry with a $100 web camera, making it very a�ordable,” Momin says. “Mounting it inside of the combine is more ambitious because it needs a super high-speed camera to evaluate the soybeans as they pass rapidly by.” Momin says soybean growers in Japan are eager to use this new technology to evaluate beans during the harvest. They believe it will improve the process by doing much of the sorting and cleaning of the soybeans before they reach the processing plant.

Pumpkin crops make healthy return MORTON — Agriculture experts say pumpkin crops in central Illinois are still recovering, but improving two years after heavy rain decimated area yields. Jim Ackerman, an agriculture manager at the Nestle-owned Libby’s plant in Morton, said the 2017 crop of pumpkins has improved from last year and is looking a little better than average. “We got started in July this year, so a good, early start,” Ackerman said. “We’re about half done with harvest, so that’s a good place to be.” Last year, the crop returned to healthy status with average to above average yields of 22 to 23 tons per acre on the roughly 8,000 acres where Libby’s sources its main ingredient. The plant is a 24/7 operation once the

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harvest begins. The facility receives 20-ton truckloads of pumpkins for processing and canning daily, and contracted crews clear about 70 to 80 acres per day. Ackerman said he now relies on remote weather sensors and technology throughout the plant to determine when to sow and crop the harvest. “They send out 24-hour rainfall amounts every morning, so we’re able to help farmers get planted on dry days,” Ackerman said. “It helps us to judge how the crop is doing throughout the season.” The pumpkin harvest will continue until the ﬁrst hard freeze. Pumpkin vines were drowned by heavy rains in June 2015 during a critical stage of development that led to a widespread pumpkin shortage. –Associated Press

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Cubs. NL Divisional Series

Crossword

Scherzer’s uncertain status gives Cubs even more lineup options By Mark Gonzaels

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oe Maddon’s use of numerous lineups flustered some Cubs fans. It also kept potential opponents’ advance scouts alert. The uncertain status of Nationals ace Max Scherzer’s right hamstring gives the Cubs even more lineup options for the National League Division Series. From the time the Cubs clinched their third consecutive playoff berth, Maddon has been careful not to rule out any possibilities while hinting past success might not be weighed so heavily as he formulates his lineup. “I don’t want numbers to overemphasize the person, in a sense,” Maddon said Sunday. “That’s not to say I might not make a decision based on that. I still believe you trust your guys. “I’m not at the end. I have not concluded anything but permitted myself to think about the things you’re talking about. I’ll listen.” Maddon was scheduled to take a long bicycle ride Monday along Lake Michigan to formulate some thoughts, but Tuesday’s meeting with executives and coaches will give him more to ponder. If history is any indicator, left-handed hitter Jon Jay could bat leadoff for at least two of the first three games, even against left-hander Gio Gonzalez. In fact, among Cubs likely to make the postseason roster who have faced Gonzalez three or more times, Jay has the best batting average at .267 (4-for-15). For all the hype surrounding Scherzer and Stephen Strasburg — who could pitch Game 1 if Scherzer needs more time to heal — Gonzalez has limited current Cubs players to a lifetime .191 mark. For the season, the Cubs batted .273 against left-handed starters and .250 against right-handed starters. Gonzalez held the Cubs to one run and two hits with eight strikeouts and five walks in

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NLDS schedule Game 1 Friday Cubs at Nationals 6:30 p.m. Game 2 Saturday Cubs at Nationals 4:30 p.m. Game 3 Monday, Oct. 9 Nationals at Cubs TBD Game 4 (if necessary) Oct. 10 Nationals at Cubs TBD Game 5 (if necessary) Oct. 12 Cubs at Nationals TBD

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six innings on June 26 in a game the Cubs came back to win 5-4. As early as Aug. 27, Maddon started looking ahead and started Gold Glove right fielder Jason Heyward in center field, which could be an option as he tries to fortify his offense against Scherzer and Strasburg. Throughout the season, Maddon has tempered suggestions that Albert Almora Jr. get more playing time against right-handed pitchers, even after Almora hit a 96 mph pitch from Raisel Iglesias of the Reds for a home run in the ninth inning Sunday. But Almora is 2-for-6 with two doubles against Strasburg, and an outfield of left fielder Ben Zobrist, Almora and Heyward (15-for-37, .405) against Strasburg is possible, with Jay (1-for-9) coming off the bench. If there’s any benefit for the Nationals to push back Scherzer to Game 3, it’s that he’s 10-2 with a 1.82 ERA on the road this season. Scherzer allowed two hits in six innings in a win over the Cubs at Nationals Park on June 27, and he was pulled after only 93 pitches because he threw a season-high 121 pitches six days earlier in Miami. “When this guy is on, I don’t care who you’re throwing up to the plate,” Maddon said. “I got to know him during the All-Star break and was even more impressed.”

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NFL Week 5

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Trubisky ready for his moment By Robert Zeglinski

Contributor

fter one of the more contentious months in recent franchise history, the time has mercifully come: the Mitchell Trubisky Bears era has begun. Chicago announced the move to switch to the rookie Monday morning after placeholder Mike Glennon struggled to keep the ship afloat with 10 turnovers in four games most – including Glennon himself – will want to soon forget. Glennon’s “year”, something he waxed poetically way back in spring organized team activities, ends after one month. The Trubisky era, an early blossoming of hope, at least for now in the honeymoon stage, takes its rightful snug place. Most sane pundits will agree that Chicago should’ve made this starting quarterback move long ago, especially after Glennon’s early struggles. Some even argued that Trubisky should’ve been the team’s Week 1 starter after largely outplaying Glennon for most of August in the preseason and training camp. For whatever reason, it took the Bears and head coach John Fox receiving a clean blast of reality i.e. a beat down on national television against the Packers at Lambeau Field last Thursday night; and the potential of a team mutiny should the higher-ups continue to play the listless Glennon, before they finally made the

move for the future. Fox, ever the face of this notoriously stubborn franchise, even had to relent himself at the impressions of what this potential future star in Trubisky could do. “He’s got that maturity and confidence you have to have in that position,” said Fox of what Trubisky will offer to the Bears. Why it took the Bears head coach, or really anyone in the front office, four regular-season games of blatant incompetence under center to realize Trubisky was the right call is anyone’s guess. It doesn’t matter, though. All of the frustration and pointless debate of the last 60 or so days aside, it’s better late than never in regards to placing Trubisky in: especially for the unbending Bears. None of what happened in the past month or so factors in. Next Monday night’s game against the Vikings might as well be the new de-facto season opener with everything considered of how Trubisky will change this team and his offense. Now, the next three months mean everything for a franchise back on track with a semblance of a bright outlook should Trubisky be as good as they believe. Which brings up the most important development that will come with Trubisky finally receiving meaningful professional snaps: he is a work in progress through and through.

Yes, Trubisky’s natural athletic ability, poise in the pocket, and awareness downfield as a passer will serve the Bears well in expanding an extremely limited early 2017 playbook. This offense, currently ranked 22nd overall in the league, will improve dramatically by default. Tailbacks Jordan Howard and Tarik Cohen won’t have to face eightman boxes every time they receive a carry because defenses will actually have to respect Trubisky’s arm and playmaking ability. But a “Messiah” that leads the Bears to the Super Bowl in an unprecedented run Trubisky is not. An infallible prime specimen of a football player he currently isn’t. This process will take time as fun as the prospect of the new face of the franchise taking snaps at quarterback is. There are going to be flashes and rampant excitement on a semi-regular basis with the hopeful long-term future under center. And there will also be struggles and mistake-filled games: aspects that go along with a young quarterback like Trubisky feeling his way through the early stages of his NFL career. Nothing to be alarmed about. That isn’t to say Trubisky isn’t prepared for this occasion of taking the Bears’ reins by storm. Back in late April when pondering where he would be drafted as a franchise ‘savior’, you received a sense of where his head is and where’s it been the past six months when

he spoke to Bleacher Report. “They say to be careful what you wish for. But this is what I wished for,” said Trubisky of his coming opportunity. Having the pressure of being the franchise is what Trubisky wants more than anything. Putting a city on his back is what he craves and desires to do, much in the way much Chicago will unrealistically expect him to do from the outset. He wants to be great, special, transcendent even. And in by far the most difficult city to play quarterback in the NFL, there’s no shying away from the spotlight from the 23-year-old whatsoever. Given that the team hasn’t had any recent postseason appearances, it’s more than fair to say Monday night against the Vikings is the most monumental game for the Bears since the 2011 NFC Championship Game, in terms of a franchise step and hype. The atmosphere and tempered energy from the Soldier Field crowd will be palpable beyond any reasonable measure. To those who follow the Bears, this will be the desired start of a golden age. The beginning of the rest of their lives. To Trubisky, it’ll merely be the first grand spectacle of his career while merely playing a football game loosely. Calm and collected. It’ll be what he’s wanted for his entire football-playing life. R. Robert is your guy for all things Bears. Find him on Twitter @RobertZeglinski.

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