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The Winnebago County Sheriff’s program to keep roads safe on New Year’s Eve has been reinstated Sheriff Gary Caruana reported. Caruana announced last Wednesday that the Safe Ride Home program will continue as a public-private partnership between the county and LaMonica Beverages. The news comes a week after Caruana announced he was canceling the program because of budget constraints. The Safe Ride Home program will be staffed by six deputies and one dispatcher. Rides within the county will be available from 10 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 31, to 5 a.m. New Year’s Day. Rides can be arranged by calling 815-639-4674. “The support of LaMonica Beverages shows a strong commitment to the community, and will aid the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Department in its effort to keep the public safe,” the sheriff’s department said in a release. The free service will run parallel to increased DUI and seat-belt patrols throughout the state during the holiday weekend. More than 200 police agencies will join the Illinois State Police in an effort to ensure that intoxicated and unsafe drivers are off the roads. The Safe Ride Home program is now in its 37th year.

Bitter cold expected until New Year

A white Christmas for much of the Northeast and Midwest has given way to bitter cold until the New Year. Chicago-area National Weather Service meteorologist Amy Seeley says to expect colder-than-normal temperatures the rest of the week. Temperatures hovered around zero degrees in northern Illinois on Tuesday. Meteorologists warn of sub-zero frigid arctic air and dangerously cold wind chills. Wind chill advisories or warnings are in effect for all of North Dakota and Wisconsin, as well as swaths of South Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, Michigan and Indiana. Wind chill advisories are also in effect for parts of Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire and New York. Meteorologists say frostbite is possible with as little as 30 minutes of exposure.

Commission to recommend pretrial reforms for courts

Key players in the Illinois court system are set to scrutinize pretrial processes statewide to identify ways to make them fairer and more transparent. The Illinois Supreme Court says the focal point of the push for reforms will be a Commission on Pretrial Practices. It’ll include everyone from judges and lawyers to legislators and court clerks. Chief Justice Lloyd Karmeier said in a statement last week that the aim is to enact “sensible and practical reforms” that, among other things, ensure pretrial detention is ordered only when a suspect poses a clear threat. He says the commission’s goal will be to understand “where the greatest problems lie” and “how those problems differ from jurisdiction to jurisdiction.” He didn’t say when the commission hoped to release its recommended reforms. R.

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Downtown

Sisters to land South Main location By Jim Hagerty Contributor

DOWNTOWN — Although what will become of the empty lot at the corner of Chestnut and South Main streets is still up in the air, the building next door will soon be part of an established restaurant’s expansion. Sisters Cafe, which has been a staple on Kilburn Avenue in the city’s Westside for more than 20 years, will open a second location a 307 S. Main St. in the space vacated by Magpie, which closed when a fire destroyed the adjacent Hanley Furniture building in June. “I think it’s awesome and exciting to have a new location downtown to be part of the growth,” Sisters owner Latreece Nealon said. The address has been a point of contention between the owner of Magpie, Stephanie Caltagerone, and her ex-landlord, former building owner Sam Pirrello, who has since signed the property over to the UEP Investments 2, LLC, a company controlled by Urban Equity Properties which owned the Hanley Building. Caltagerone claims Pirrello violated their lease when he used a quitclaim deed to transfer the building to UEP, an issue still going through the courts. Urban Equity Properties attorney Jeff Orduno told The Times in October that UEP expected Magpie to reopen once

the building, which sustained extensive water damage from the June 25 fire, was rehabbed. When nothing materialized, the space was made available for lease, UEP said. For Nealon, the timing could not have been better. She’s coming in at a time

when construction begins across the street on the 13-story Embassy Suites. There’s also an urban grocery store and hybrid steak and sushi restaurant coming to the neighborhood at State Street. “With the new developments and businesses (going in) downtown, they

need a great breakfast and lunch cafe with home-style cooking and fresh-hot coffee,” Nealon, who became the owner of Sisters three years ago, said. “We are putting some thoughtful planning into this, so we are excited and looking forward to this new project.” Nealon said her Main Street menu will mirror what she serves on Kilburn, including breakfast all day, meatloaf, tacos, roast beef, biscuits and gravy, Friday fish fry and steak and eggs on the weekend. She is also working on a future dinner menu. “People like our food,” she said. “And if you really think about it, there is no breakfast cafe downtown, so we are excited to serve the downtown community.” What will occupy the space left by the Hanley fire has not been announced. The city spent more than $600,000 demolishing the building just ahead of the Fourth of July weekend, a cost it initially planned to recover from Urban Equity Properties. That was before UEP took control of 307-309 S. Main St., and agreed to take care of the code violations Pirrello was left with after the blaze. That project, starting with the stabilization of the wall the building shared with Hanley, began in late October. Remediation of the structure is still underway. UEP could not be reached for further comment. R.

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Cliffbreakers renovations nearing completion ROCKFORD — Cliffbreakers Hotel & Conference Center is scheduled to complete its $2.5 million renovation project next year. Officials aim to finish work in the facility’s banquet and event center early in the first quarter of 2018. Those upgrades include new carpeting, a builtin dance floor and soundproof air walls. The updated features will allow the Cliffbreakers to accommodate to 1,000 people for weddings, conferences and special events. “This is an incredibly special place to the people in Rockford and we recognize its importance to the city and the impact it can have throughout the community,” said General Manager Andy Bridwell said in a release. “We’re excited about

what our team is getting accomplished and I think everyone will be pleasantly surprised with the new direction we’ve taken here.” Bridwell worked for more than 30 years in the hospitality industry, and specializes in improving quality and service levels of hotel assets in distressed areas. His spent eight years working branded franchise hotels, and has also managed hotels in the Chicago area. Cliffbreakers’ hotel is also receiving a complete overhaul. Demolition work recently began on the hotel’s third floor and complete restoration to rooms on the hotel’s fourth floor are nearing completion. Work in the hotel to be complete by the second quarter of 2018. The redevelopment started in June, and is

being covered by a city-backed HUD Section 108 loan in the amount of $3 million. Cliffbreakers is in search of 78 full-time employees to staff its hotel and event once the upgrades are complete. It will host a job fair food Feb. 23-24 for food and beverage

applicants. Guests are able to book hotel rooms throughout the renovation process. For room reservation and event booking, visit Cliffbreakers.com or call 815-282-3033. R.

December 27, 2017 The Rock River Times.

Stateline

A rendering of a proposed Beloit casino officials announced last week. Courtesy, Ho-Chunk Gaming Wisconsin

Ho-Chunk eyes Beloit casino Syverson says plan would ‘devastate’ Rockford. By Jim Hagerty Contributor

BELOIT — A casino in Beloit took another step forward last week as the city and Ho-Chunk Nation representatives laid out a plan they say will have an enormous economic impact on region. “This is a potential game-changer for our local community and the impact is dramatic,” Beloit City Manager Lori Luther said at press conference. The plan has been in the works for years, as Beloit, like Rockford, has generated significant looks from lawmakers to tap the city for major gambling expansion. Luther said the $405.5 million project will include a 40,000-square-foot water park,

300-room hotel, restaurants, retail and a convention center marketed to travelers as a family attraction just west of I-90 near Willowbrook and Colley roads. The primary targets, Luther said, are Chicagoland travelers, including those in Rockford and South Beloit, coming to Beloit as their destination or along the way to other Wisconsin attractions. Officials say the project would create more than 4,000 jobs. Meanwhile, Illinois State Sen. Dave Syverson said while the stateline casino would be a boon for Beloit, it would “devastate” Rockford. The Republican said the water park would likely shut down Magic Waters. The convention center would also hamper Rockford’s entertainment facilities. “They would have Tier 1 concerts,” Syverson said via the Associated Press.

“That would wipe the Coronado and BMO (Harris Bank Center) out.” Syverson has been vocal about including Rockford in Illinois’ gambling expansion. The latest plan by local investment group is to tear down the Clock Tower Resort and build a casino facing the East State Street I-90 entrance. Rockford was considered under Senate Bill 7 earlier this spring as part of the state’s “Grand Bargain” budget deal. However, nothing was cemented in July when Illinois lawmakers passed its first balanced budget in two years. Rockford remains one of six sites eyed for potential casinos. Illinois casinos pay a flat fee of $100,000 fee and $30,000 per gambling station—per seat at a table and in front of each slot machine. That means a typical license can cost as much as a half-billion dollars. Ho-Chunk would be granted a license

under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA) of 1988. It states, “Indian tribes have the exclusive right to regulate gaming activity on Indian lands if the gaming activity is not specifically prohibited by Federal law and is conducted within a State which does not, as a matter of criminal law and public policy, prohibit such gaming activity.” There are three classes of gaming defined by the IGRA. Each is subject to multiple jurisdictions and levels of regulation. Most casinos are Class III gaming facilities. The Beloit casino would be Ho-Chunk’s largest facility. Luther said the Beloit City Council and the Rock County Board is behind it the project. It must also be reviewed by Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker, who could approve the license as early as 2019, paving the way for a 2020 groundbreaking. R.

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early six months into the job overseeing the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, Beverly “B.J.” Walker doesn’t hesitate when asked about her most difficult moments. She describes two cases: a troubled teen whose life DCFS could not straighten out, and a toddler who died after being left alone for days. These are the day-to-day realities of working in child protective services — stark and revolting stories of death and abuse, confounded by the strictures of bureaucracy and politics. Even for Walker, who arrived at DCFS with decades of government experience, simply getting information on specific cases has been challenging. Technology that might help staff anticipate problems isn’t available in a state besieged with legacy debt. That makes it difficult to “get a gauge on how deep the mud is,” she said during a recent Tribune Editorial Board visit. That mud can seem epic. DCFS for decades has been stuck, thanks to turnover, scandal and tragedy. Can Walker turn it around? She arrived at DCFS in June after the abrupt departure of George Sheldon, who was Gov. Bruce Rauner’s first pick to oversee the agency. Sheldon, a child welfare expert from Florida, resigned amid an ethics probe into questionable contracts that were awarded to friends and former business associates. He also left during ongoing investigations into several high-profile child deaths, including 17-month-old Semaj Crosby of Joliet Township, who was found dead under a couch. Eleven DCFS investigations into

her home during a two-year period did not save her from tragedy. Sadly, that has been the pattern at the agency for years. Nine directors or acting directors have left since 2011, largely due to in-house scandals or highly publicized cases of child abuse. Directors come, directors go. Will that cycle end with Walker, who says she plans to stay no matter who the governor is? Because quality and stability at the top are crucial to improving services for kids. We believe that. In the 1990s, Walker worked with Gov. Jim Edgar’s administration to revamp social services throughout state government. She also worked under Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley in the city’s department of children and families. She then left for Georgia, where she led its Human Services Department. She worked in the private sector before agreeing to take over DCFS. Walker says she is not afraid to roll up her sleeves and collaborate with frontline staff. Recently, she negotiated an agreement with the agency’s largest employee union, the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, that allows her to fill vacancies faster to alleviate caseloads. Smaller caseloads could be key to improving outcomes for kids. So please note that she negotiated the change, and a few others, without a union standoff, without a litigious grievance process, without a public fight. How? She is willing to bang down the door of the status quo. And she asked nicely. Perhaps more importantly, Walker is trying to change the protocol-driv-

en culture within DCFS. Yes, there are hundreds of pages of state laws that regulate child welfare, each developed to address a problem. But blind adherence often is impractical when dealing with families in crisis. We agree. Caseworkers need to be freed up to do their jobs on the ground, not from a book of rules. Walker personally intervened in a case involving a teenager with mental health problems whose family abandoned him. Even though her aides encouraged her to release him from DCFS care once he turned 18, she insisted she “was not going to give up on this boy.” Yet in spite of numerous interventions and “glimmers of hope” along the way, he eventually was arrested on charges of armed robbery. It was time to let go. That was one of her low points. The other unfolded more recently. She awoke to a text on her phone. The mother of a 2-year-old toddler from Charleston allegedly left him alone for days in a playpen with two peanut-butter-andjelly sandwiches and a bottle of vitamin water with a small hole pricked in the top. He was discovered days later, dead from dehydration and starvation or a combination, according to the medical examiner. The mother, Savannah Weiss, pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder charges. It’s unclear how much contact DCFS had with the family. It is clear the child’s death left a scar on Walker. Even decades into the mud, she still is determined to wade through. She has demonstrated grit and accountability in her six months on the job. Give her time. –Chicago Tribune

the edges with other reforms. And there are instances Vollen-Katz says the state is going in the other direction. “There was the bill that passed that increased enhancement for people who are convicted of a weapons offense for the second time,” she said. “That was a step in the wrong direction in terms of changing our sentencing structure.” To address the state’s sentencing structure, Vollen-Katz said “give judges discretion in deciding sentences so that we can consider all the factors in making sure that the people that need to be put away longer are, and the people that don’t, and there are many more of them, are not.” Meaningful criminal justice reform is hot political potatoes, so many lawmakers are apprehensive to address it, she said. Vollen-Katz also said much more needs to be done to address the conditions inside Illinois prisons for those suffering from mental illness. “The circumstances they live under are inhumane and unacceptable,” she said.

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Watchdog: More to be done for criminal justice reform

While there were some major criminal justice reform measures passed and signed into law for the new year, an independent corrections monitor says much more needs to be done to lower the state’s prison population. Gov. Bruce Rauner set a goal when he took office in 2015 to decrease the state’s prison population by 25 percent by 2025. Some movement has been made in that direction, but criminal justice reform advocates say there’s a lot of work to do. John Howard Association Executive Director Jennifer Vollen-Katz said a couple of measures allowing former offenders to get professional licenses is a good start. “We all know that getting a job is one of the biggest indicators on getting somebody to succeed upon release from prison,” Vollen-Katz said. But she said the number that’s impacting is small and lawmakers are merely nibbling around

An Illinois panel is expected to hear a case against a troubled public housing authority facing allegations of unfair labor. The Southern Illinoisan reports that the unfair labor practice charge comes after federal housing officials directed an end to the collective bargaining agreement between the Alexander County Housing Authority and the union representing employees. The charge filed by the Laborers’ International Union of North America Local 773 alleges that the housing authority “failed and refused to bargain in good faith.” Records obtained by the newspaper under the Freedom of Information Act show that the executive director of the Illinois Labor Relations Board moved to have the complaint heard after determining the state panel has jurisdiction over the matter. The case is expected to go before the board sometime next year. –Illinois News Network & Associated Press

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State. Bicentennial

The quiet capital — The story of Illinois’ first state city By Isaac Smith

Southern Illinoisan

n July 4, 1778, the bell rang and the battered people of Kaskaskia gathered. They found themselves under new rule. George Rogers Clark explained that the revolutionary government was not interested in changing their faith, but wanted to give them liberty. The once British-occupied territory had been liberated by Clark, who was fighting for the Continental Army. About four decades later, this small settlement flanked by the Mississippi River would be the home to Illinois’ first capital. There is a lot to Kaskaskia’s story — a lot that wouldn’t be gleaned by a visit to the sparse island on what would seem to be the Missouri side of the Mississippi River. Emily Lyons, curator for the Randolph County Archives and Museum, said she has spent the last 20 years working to preserve the county’s history in an official capacity, but has spent her life immersed in it. Lyons said her family can be traced in a direct line back to settlers who came to what was then the Kaskaskia peninsula in the 1700s — Lyons explained that the peninsula became an island after years of deforestation along the banks of the Mississippi, as well as soil erosion, created a perfect storm in April 1818 when an ice pack at a bend in the river finally caused what was left of the remaining ties to the mainland to gave way. Lyons explained that Kaskaskia began as one building — in 1703, the Jesuits built a chapel. Not long after, a small population of native peoples and 12 French settlers called the place home. By 1718, and several church buildings later, the chapel became a parish, the Immaculate Conception Church. Lyons said the population grew, and, in 1725, Kaskaskia was incorporated by the French. She said Kaskaskia’s location on the Mississippi River made it ideal for shipping the agricultural goods being produced in the region, but most valuable perhaps were the furs being trapped and sent to the garment trade in Europe. She said over the course of its history, the once-bustling community garnered the moniker of the Versailles of the West. In fact, the Liberty Bell of the West was gifted to the Kaskaskia’s Immaculate Conception in 1741 in recognition of its importance. The bell still sits among the scattered historic buildings left on the island. Lyons said before being incorporated, the king of France had sent a military detachment to build what would be Fort De Chartres. This proved to be a valuable asset in the years and conflicts to come. After the French and Indian War ended, in 1765, Britain took the fort. Lyons said because of poor conditions there, the British moved to Kaskaskia, which is where Clark found them

The shrine for The Liberty Bell of the West sits in what is left of Kaskaskia, Illinois’ first state capital. Photo, Isaac Smith, The Southern

during the Revolutionary War. Lyons said while Clark and his men, who took Kaskaskia without a drop of blood being shed, announced they were happy to let the residents live their lives as they chose, they would need to be supplied. She said the following winter was a hard one as many larders had been raided to help with the war effort. Lyons said after the war ended, Kaskaskia was part of several different territories. First it was part of the Virginia Commonwealth after the Treaty of 1783. Then it was in the Northwest Territory until it was part of the Indiana Territory in 1800. Finally, in 1809, Kaskaskia was part of the Illinois Territory. When President James Monroe signed off on Illinois being admitted as the 21st state in the union in 1818, Kaskaskia was chosen as its first capital. But this didn’t last long. Within a few months of acquiring statehood, Vandalia, which was not even populated at the time, was chosen as the state’s new capital as many favored its more central location within the original 16 southern counties. The first meeting of the second General Assembly was held at

a newly constructed statehouse in 1820. Though at one time home to a vibrant population, Kaskaskia Island now is home to an almost startling quiet. Fewer than 100 people call the island home, with miles (in some cases) between houses. The Liberty Bell of the West sits encased in a brick shrine and the Immaculate Conception Church, its final brick building, just a few yards away. Yawning trees dot the grounds. Lyons said while Kaskaskia is not the tourism hub of, say, Abraham Lincoln’s estate in the current state capital of Springfield, she is happy with things they way they are. She said many who still live on the island do so for a reason — it’s quiet. She said her biggest struggle as curator is getting people to see the value in history, as well as seeing the value in keeping historic buildings standing when possible. “Sometimes the impression is new is better,” she said, noting the irony that many buildings that replace historic structures are often estimated to last only a few decades while those that come down have lasted centuries. She said she always tries to explain the

value in these historic places. And when she loses, she is not happy. “It’s not a good feeling,” Lyons said of seeing pieces of her county’s history meet the wrecking ball. Lyons said she wants to preserve her home’s history and wants to ensure the buildings and museums can be maintained. This has been no easy task, as budgets in Illinois have shrunk in recent decades. However, she said she has to strike a balance when it comes to Kaskaskia: The grounds and buildings need to be kept up and the history should be celebrated, but not at the expense of those who still call Illinois’ first capital their home. “The rich and famous go off and buy islands so they can have a secluded place to live and we don’t have to do that,” Lyons said. “We have a secluded place.” Isaac Smith of the Southern Illinoisan can be reached at isaac.smith@thesouthern.com. TheTimesanddozensofpublicationsthroughout Illinois will print a weekly series of articles featuring key moments, figures, industries and events that help to make Illinois unique as we build up to the state’s bicentennial, Dec. 3, 2018.

December 27, 2017 The Rock River Times.

How did the soybean become the Midwest’s No. 1 crop?

Soybeans are harvested near Mansfield, in central Illinois. Illinois industrialist A.E. Staley was the first to process soybean oil, at his plant in Decatur in 1922. Photo, Darrell Hoemann, The Midwest Center for Investigative Journalism

By Anna Casey

Midwest Center for Investigative Reporting

Chris Murray is a fifth-generation farmer in Champaign County. Like most farmers in the heartland, he grows both corn and soybeans, but says it was a particularly good year for the bean. “We’re still probably going to be in one of our top five best soybean years we’ve ever had,” Murray said. Farmers in the U.S. grew more soybeans in 2017 than ever before, according to USDA data. Nearly 89.5 million acres were planted this year, an increase of more than 25 million acres over the last decade. The plant, native to Asia, has become ubiquitous across the American Corn Belt, but the crop was virtually unknown to the region until the middle of the 20th century. And the soybean’s rise can be traced back to one enterprising Illinois industrialist, A.E. Staley. Staley was the first to process the soybean bean into oil and meal at his plant in Decatur in 1922, two years before the USDA even began tracking the crop. “Staley said if you plant them, I will buy

them. Then when he bought those beans, in order to make that a sustainable process for farmers and for himself, he needed to create a market for them,” said Laura Jahr, the director of the Staley Museum inside the soybean pioneer’s former mansion in Decatur. By the late 1920s, Staley partnered with the University of Illinois and the Illinois Central Railroad to create a train known as the “Soil and Soybean Special” that made stops across the Midwest. The train had exhibits and presentations for farmers about the benefits of including soybeans in their crop rotations, and served as an attraction to entice farmers with an offer: If they grew soybeans, Staley would process them at his plant, where it would ultimately be used for protein in animal feed. “That is what we can thank A.E. Staley for,” Jahr said. “Having that vision, and courage, to step into something new, and create something new.” Now, soybeans are a $41 billion industry, and farmers across the country are even switching to growing them from other less profitable crops, such as wheat.

Gary Schnitkey, a professor in the school of agriculture and consumer economics at the University of Illinois, says that it was primarily the use of corn and soybeans for protein in animal feed that generated the demand in the Midwest, and now other areas of the U.S. “Soybeans, you know, it’s the protein,” Schnitkey said. “And until you find another protein source to compete with soybeans, those two crops are going to be the dominant two.” But there are potential downsides to this lack of diversity in agriculture, Schnitkey says. “There’s an argument for diversity in crops. So, if you have one crop that would have a blight, or a disease that came to largely impact that crop, you have the other crops to fall back on,” Schnitkey said. And there are other environmental concerns with the two-crop rotation of corn and soybeans that have implications beyond the Midwest. When fields sit empty after harvest, around this time of year, it makes it easier for soil erosion and fertilizer runoff to occur. According to the National

Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the “dead zone,” an area of low oxygen in the Gulf of Mexico that can no longer support marine life, is in large part a result of U.S. agriculture. That’s something Steve John with the Agricultural Watershed Institute, a nonprofit in Decatur, is working to address. “We’re interested in thinking about crops and cropping practices that improve water quality and soil health, reduce erosion, provide wildlife habitat, reduce greenhouse gases and all those other benefits that can come from agricultural lands if we manage them well,” John said. John says his mission is not to get farmers to switch from corn and soybeans all together, but to plant cover crops in areas of their land, like slopped regions, that might not be easy to farm in the first place. John’s vision is to turn 10 to 15 percent of Illinois farmland into to perennial grasses that can be used as food and bedding for farm animals, or be used to create what is known as biomass energy for heat. But that technology is still a long way off, and for farmers to diversify, there must be a market. “We like to hold up some of the early soybean pioneers, both farmers like Charlie MeHarry and industrialists like A.E. Staley, as models for today and encourage the pioneers who are interested today in growing perennial crops,” John said. Back on Chris Murray’s farm, he says there are other incentives to diversify, like cost and falling commodity crop prices. “The margins are tight enough right now that even some of the multiple-generation farms are looking for different things they can be doing off the farm to subsidize some of their farming,” Murray said. But for Murray, and many other farmers in the heartland, soybeans and corn are still where the demand is, partly because of the market that A.E. Staley helped create nearly a century ago. “There’s been ups and downs, but overall it’s been really good business for us over the years,” Murray said. Until the next Staley comes along, or expenses guide the next generation of farmers away from corn and soybeans, the two crops will likely remain king here in the Midwest. The Midwest Center for Investigative Reporting is a nonprofit, online newsroom offering investigative and enterprise coverage of agribusiness, Big Ag and related issues through data analysis, visualizations, in-depth reports and interactive web tools. Visit them online at investigatemidwest.org. Find more of their reporting in our Farm & Ag section, starting on Page 28.

The Rock River Times. December 27, 2017

NATION

Brain drain at the EPA Some 300 scientists and environmental protection specialists have departed the agency during the Trump administration. BY LISA FRIEDMAN THE NEW YORK TIMES

AND MARINA AFFO & DEREK KRAVITZ PROPUBLICA

More than 700 people have left the Environmental Protection Agency since President Donald Trump took o�ce, a wave of departures that puts the administration nearly a quarter of the way toward its goal of shrinking the agency to levels last seen during the Reagan administration. Of the employees who have quit, retired or taken a buyout package since the beginning of the year, more than 200 are scientists. An additional 96 are environmental protection specialists, a broad category that includes scientists as well as others experienced in investigating and analyzing pollution levels. Nine department directors have departed the agency as well as dozens of attorneys and program managers. Most of the employees who have left are not being replaced. The departures reﬂect poor morale and a sense of grievance at the agency, which has been criticized by Trump and top Republicans in Congress as bloated and guilty of regulatory overreach. That unease is likely to deepen following revelations that Republican campaign operatives were using the Freedom of Information Act to request copies of emails from EPA o�cials suspected of opposing Trump and his agenda. The cuts deepen a downward trend at the agency that began under the Obama administration in response to Republicanled budget constraints that left the agency with about 15,000 employees at the end of his term. The reductions have accelerated under Trump, who campaigned on a promise to dramatically scale back the EPA, leaving only what he called “little tidbits” in place. Current and former employees say unlike during the Obama years, the agency has no plans to replace workers, and they expect deeper cuts to come. “The reason EPA went down to 15,000 employees under Obama is because of pressure from Republicans. This is the e�ort of the Republicans under the Obama administration on steroids,” said John O’Grady, president of American Federation of Government Employees Council 238, a union representing EPA employees. ProPublica and The New York Times analyzed the comings and goings from the EPA through the end of September, the latest data that has been compiled, obtained

According to the agency’s ﬁscal year 2018 budget, the EPA is projected to hit its lowest level of employment since 1984. Graphic, Lucas Waldron, ProPublica

under the Freedom of Information Act. The ﬁgures and interviews with current and former EPA o�cials show the administration is well on its way to achieving its goal of cutting 3,200 positions from the EPA, about 20 percent of the agency’s work force. Jahan Wilcox, a spokesman for the EPA, said the agency was running more e�ciently. “With only 10 months on the job, Administrator Pruitt is unequivocally doing more with less to hold polluters accountable and to protect our environment,” he said. Within the agency, science in particular is taking a hard hit. More than 27 percent of those who left this year were scientists, including 34 biologists and microbiologists; 19 chemists; 81 environmental engineers and environmental scientists; and more than a dozen toxicologists, life scientists and geologists. Employees say the exodus has left the agency depleted of decades of knowledge about protecting the nation’s air and water. Many also said they saw the departures as part of a more worrisome trend of muting government scientists, cutting research budgets and making it more di�cult for academic scientists to serve on advisory boards. “Research has been on a starvation budget for years,” said Robert Kavlock, who served as acting assistant administrator for the O�ce of Research and Development before retiring in November. Under earlier

buyouts, Kavlock said, the agency later hired nearly 100 postdoctoral candidates to help continue critical agency work. “There wasn’t a reinvestment this time around,” he said. “There’s a hard freeze.” Scientists, for the most part, are also not being replaced. Of the 129 people hired this year at the EPA, just seven are scientists. Another 15 are student trainee scientists. Political appointees, however, are on the rise. The o�ce of Scott Pruitt, the agency administrator, is the only unit that saw more hires than departures this year. In addition to losing scientists themselves, the o�ces at the EPA that deal most directly with science were drained of other workers this year. The O�ce of Research and Development — which has three national laboratories and four national centers with expertise on science and technology issues — lost 69 people, while hiring three. At the O�ce of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention, responsible for regulating toxic chemicals and pesticides, 54 people left and seven were hired. And in the o�ce that ensures safe drinking water, one person was hired, while 26 departed. By contrast, Pruitt’s o�ce hired 73 people to replace the 53 who left. “I think it’s important to focus on what the agency is all about, and what it means to lose expertise, particularly on the science and public health side,” said Thomas Burke, who served as the agency’s science adviser

under Obama. “The mission of the agency is the protection of public health. Clearly there’s been a departure in the mission.” Wilcox disputed that assessment and said the agency remained an attractive workplace for scientists. “People from across EPA were eligible to retire early with full benefits,” he said in an emailed statement. “We currently have over 1,600 scientists at EPA and less than 200 chose to retire with full benefits.” The impact of losing so many scientists may not be felt for months or years. But science permeates every part of the agency’s work, from assessing the health risks of chemical explosions like the one in Houston during Hurricane Harvey to determining when groundwater is safe to drink after a spill. Several employees said they feared the departures with few replacements in sight would put critical duties like responding to disasters and testing water for toxic chemicals in jeopardy. As of Dec. 6, there were 14,188 full-time employees at the EPA By comparison, there were 17,558 workers at the end of the first year of the George W. Bush administration and 17,049 by the end of the first year of President Obama’s term. The EPA o�ered two major buyouts during the Obama administration, losing 900 employees in 2013 and an additional 465 the following year. Hundreds of other workers left through attrition and were not replaced.

December 27, 2017 The Rock River Times.

Pruitt’s office has described the current buyout process as a continuation of Obama administration efforts to ensure that payroll expenses do not overtake funding for environmental programs. Agency staff said they believed the Trump administration was purposely draining the EPA of expertise and morale. Ronnie Levin spent 37 years at the EPA researching policies to address lead exposure from paint, gasoline and drinking water, most recently working as a lead inspector at the agency’s regional office overseeing New England. She retired in November after what she described as months of low morale at the agency. And with the lead enforcement office targeted for elimination as part of Trump’s proposed budget, she said, “It was hard to get your enthusiasm up” for the job. “This is exactly what they wanted, which is my biggest misgiving about leaving,” Levin said. “They want the people there to be more docile and nervous and less invested in the agency.” Lynda Deschambault, a chemist and physical scientist who left the EPA at the end of August after 26 years, said her office in Region 9, based in San Francisco, had been hollowed out. The office saw 21 departures this year and no hires. “The office was a morgue,” she said. Conservatives who helped lead the Trump administration’s transition and prepared for eliminating vast parts of the agency said scientists’ worries were misplaced. “To me it’s not necessarily a sign of catastrophe,” said David Kreutzer, a senior researcher at the Heritage Foundation who advised Trump on the EPA during the transition. He said the agency under President Obama was engaged in “phenomenal overreach” and that the Trump administration’s efforts were aimed at correcting that. In proposing this year to slash the EPA’s budget by 31 percent, Mick Mulvaney, director of the White House Office of Management and Budget, called the effort part of Trump’s plan to eliminate entrenched government workers. “You can’t drain the swamp and leave all the people in it,” Mulvaney said. “So, I guess the first place that comes to mind will be the Environmental Protection Agency.” Jan Nation, who works in EPA’s Region 3, based in Philadelphia, where 46 people either retired or took a buyout this year, lamented the administration’s approach to federal workers. “We are not the swamp. The swamp are all the people who don’t have a specific function to make our government work,” Nation said. “If you have a swamp to drain, I know people in the Army Corps of Engineers who can do it.”

Divisions between parties, chambers crimp 2018 agenda By Anna Edgerton & Laura Litvan Bloomberg News

WASHINGTON — Profound differences between House and Senate Republicans may play as big a role as GOP fights with Democrats on how the legislative agenda plays out when Congress returns in January. House Republicans, especially conservative members, have been energized by their ability to rally around the tax overhaul and to limit demands from Democrats — and from the Senate — on the stopgap spending measure that closed out the year and will keep the federal government running through Jan. 19. With the tax plan now law, House Speaker Paul Ryan has set his sights on another longheld Republican goal: reforming safety-net standbys such as Temporary Assistance for Needy Families and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, popularly known as welfare and food stamps, and used by millions of poor, disabled and elderly Americans. Ryan also spoke, on Dec. 6., of overhauling Medicare, calling it the “biggest entitlement.” But then there’s the Senate, where Republicans will have the slimmest possible margin in 2018 and the chamber’s rules give minority Democrats significant leverage to bottle up proceedings. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, recognizing that reality, shot down the idea of attempting to jam through Republican-only legislation. “There’s not much you can do on a partisan basis in the Senate with 52-48 or at 51-49, which would be the number of us for next year,” McConnell said at a news conference on Dec. 22. “I don’t think most of our Democratic colleagues want to do nothing, and there are areas where I think we can get bipartisan agreement.” Republicans will hash out these differences at a retreat in January, after which they’re expected to announce their legislative agenda for the months running up to the 2018 midterm elections in November. Before that, McConnell and Ryan will meet with President Donald Trump at Camp David to line up priorities. McConnell says his agenda for early 2018 will be dominated by a drive to forge a broad agreement on agency spending for the rest of the fiscal year; a bipartisan measure loosening Dodd-Frank banking rules for smaller institutions; and an immigration overhaul if negotiations between Republicans and Democrats can reach an agreement. He’s all but rejected the idea of another attempt to repeal Obamacare or taking on reform of welfare programs or so-called entitlement programs like Medicare. McConnell said such attempts can only

be successful when both parties agree on the terms — for example, as in the case of changes to Social Security made under President Ronald Reagan. “The only way I would be willing to go to entitlement reform — I assume that’s a euphemism for things like Social Security and Medicare — would be if there were Democratic support,” McConnell told the Wall Street Journal. This suggests McConnell recognizes how hard it would be to get 51 Senators to agree on changes to programs, like food stamps, that help individuals and families facing hardship — let alone on Social Security, which pays benefits to tens of millions of retired workers and their dependents, as well as to millions more disabled workers and others. That means Republicans could need help from Democrats even on bills moving through the budget reconciliation process to fast-track passage with only a simple majority. More contentious measures would be likely to face Democratic filibusters. Ryan, on the other hand, and many of his House Republicans, see overhauling social programs as the essential next step after their rewrite of the U.S. tax code, which is forecast to drain some $1.5 trillion from federal tax revenues over the next decade. Ryan contends that reforming entitlement programs and increasing economic growth by lowering taxes are both necessary to pay off the federal debt. “We will get back at reforming these entitlements,” Ryan told Fox News’s Martha MacCallum last week. “We’re going to take on welfare reform, which is another big entitlement program, where we’re basically paying people — able-bodied people — not to work.” As acandidate, Trump promised repeatedly that he wouldn’t cut Medicare, the provides health insurance for older Americans, or Social Security. Other safety-net programs may be fair game, though. The president said in November that “we’re looking very strongly at welfare reform, and that’ll all take place right after taxes.” And Ryan has said that Republicans are making an impression on Trump when it comes to Medicare reform. Mandatory spending — that is, funds not appropriated by Congress — on programs like Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid represents more than half of U.S. government outlays. In the House, Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi has made it clear she doesn’t plan to help Republicans hunt for savings in those areas. Pelosi pushed back hard on the Republican fiscal argument of using the revenue lost to their massive tax cuts as an excuse to shrink the size of government.

“This is part of the ‘starve the beast’ value system that the Republicans have,” Pelosi said on Dec. 21. “They do not believe in governance, so any public role in the health and well-being of the American people is on their hit list.” The ideological divisions are even more complicated when it comes to immigration, one of the first issues Congress has to tackle when it returns in the new year. McConnell said on Dec. 20 that he’d commit to putting on the floor in January legislation combining deportation protections for 800,000 young undocumented immigrants with a border security package. That’s contingent, though, on bipartisan negotiations yielding a deal “that can be widely supported by both political parties and actually become law.” Ryan hasn’t committed to this timetable. He leads a chamber where conservatives will balk at the deportation protections if they include a pathway to citizenship for the so-called “Dreamer” immigrants, which appears likely in the Senate. Some House Republicans also seek more conservative immigration law changes than any Senate deal is likely to embrace. AlthoughRyanhassaidhewantstoprovide some kind of legal certainty for immigrants who were protected under Obama’s Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA, he’s played down any sense of urgency — saying he needs to find out where his own conference is on this issue before he can negotiate with the other side. Trump has extended the protections into the early spring. “Do we have to have a DACA resolution? Yes, we do,” Ryan told reporters in November. “The deadline’s March, as far as I understand it. We’ve got other deadlines in front of that, like fiscal year deadlines and appropriation deadlines.” Even though Pelosi backed down from an earlier pledge to force the issue before the end of 2017, she said the six-month deadline set by Trump’s DACA decision in September leaves at-risk people with too much uncertainty. “They’re saying, well, we can wait until March. Well, we can’t,” Pelosi said. “And as I said to them, that’s an act of cruelty to say you can wait until March when people are losing their status every day.” Congress’ last significant action on immigration was in 2013, when the Senate — then controlled by Democrats — voted to create a path to legal status for 11 million undocumented immigrants in the U.S., and to spend $46 billion to secure the U.S.-Mexican border. The Republicandominated House didn’t take up the bill, as most in the party opposed legal status.

The Rock River Times. December 27, 2017

LEGAL CORNER

Wedding rings are exempt from bankruptcy BY GEORGE P. HAMPILOS, ESQ. & THOMAS C. LAYE, ESQ.

hen an individual files bankruptcy, he or she must disclose to the court and their creditors all of their real and personal property. Most personal property is exempt under Illinois state law as adopted by our federal bankruptcy courts. An exemption applied to personal property means that even though one is filing bankruptcy, they are allowed to keep certain assets. One such exemption applies to an unlimited amount of “necessary wearing apparel.” (735 ILCS 5/12-1001(a)). There are other exemptions under state law for equity in a home, equity in a motor vehicle, medical aids and devices, etc. In fact, Illinois also provides a “wild card” exemption of up to $4,000 per bankrupt debtor, which may be applied to any personal property such as cash in the bank or equity in personal property which may exceed an otherwise limited exemption. In the case of In re Victoria and Marcos Medina, Judge Jack Schmetterer of the Northern District of Illinois Eastern Division Bankruptcy Court recently found that a wedding band belonging to Ms. Medina was exempt as being deemed “necessary wearing apparel.” Judge Schmetterer’s decision provides a very historical and canonical analysis. He traces the history of wedding rings to the beginning of time. The underlying rationale is that historical and modern societies value the sanctity of wedding rings and marriage to such an extent that a wedding ring is truly an item of necessity – regardless of any dollar value. The analysis and decision makes for an interesting read, but the takeaway is that debtors no longer need to be worried about losing their wedding bands if they file for bankruptcy. Of course, this decision is binding only to the extent another court is bound or persuaded by the decision of Judge Schmetterer. The law may not be well-settled in other jurisdictions.

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Own stock in a closely held corporation? Consider a shareholders’ agreement

Shareholder agreements are contracts entered into amongst shareholders to try and predetermine how to manage conflict or resolve issues that can occur while operating a business. The Illinois Business Corporation Act (805 ILCS 5/3.10) provides for various corporate powers, including the power to indemnify directors, initiate a lawsuit, and perpetual succession. However, the shareholders of a company may decide that they wish to enter into an agreement that alters, or di�ers, from these general grants of power. In Illinois, courts have traditionally allowed these types of agreements because they have adopted a policy known as “freedom of contract.” Generally speaking, the powers that a corporation has as a result of the Illinois Business Corporation Act are not going to be best suited in all situations. The issue of not having a clear agreement, or overly vague corporate powers, can be magnified in closely held corporations where the shareholders are going to be very familiar with one another. Shareholders in a closely held corporation may wish to limit who may become a shareholder or who must remain a shareholder; place restrictions on a sale of stock or corporate assets; put an exit strategy in place if a shareholder wishes to leave the business; establish succession of ownership if a shareholder passes; and/ or create some sort of conflict resolution to avoid litigation. It is best to try to deal with these items before a conflict arises so that cooler heads can prevail and there is an understanding between all parties on how to proceed. Closely held corporations, unlike larger corporations, tend to have individual shareholders who view the relationship between themselves as more of a partnership. The corporate form was merely entered into to try to limit personal liability. Not only can being proactive help maintain business operations, but it can also help prevent personal relationships from becoming hostile.

Postnuptial agreements: keeping the romance alive!

Many people are familiar with the concept of a prenuptial agreement. It is a premarital agreement entered into by a couple to determine ownership of assets and other financial obligations if the marriage were to fail. But did you know that there is such a thing as a “postnuptial” agreement? As the name implies, it is a post-marital agreement entered into by a couple to determine and establish their respective financial rights and obligations if the marriage were to fail. Some states do not recognize this sort of agreement, while others have very strict limitations on what the agreement can govern or how it is entered into. Illinois allows such agreements if they meet the basic requirements of contract law. However, contractual defenses such as fraud, coercion, or duress may be used to invalidate such an agreement. In Illinois, a postnuptial agreement allows the married couple to modify the definition of marital property to exclude

certain items. A couple may decide to do this for many reasons. A spouse may be starting a new business and want to protect his or her business if a divorce were to occur. He or she may make a significant non-marital contribution to a down payment on a house and want to ensure they receive their contribution back if the parties were to divorce. It is important to note that a postnuptial agreement may only deal with financial issues. Issues regarding children cannot be agreed upon through a postnuptial agreement. This includes parenting time, allocation of parental responsibilities, child support, and child-rearing expenses. Additionally, before a postnuptial agreement becomes valid, Illinois law requires a full disclosure of assets and liabilities of each spouse. This story is meant as a general legal advice column. For specific advice for your problem, contact a reputable lawyer. Hampilos and Associates have more than 25 years of legal experience in Northern Illinois. Contact them at 815-962-0044.

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Escher Lefkoff poses for a photo at the Pinball Expo 2017 in Chicago. Lefkoff won the Professional and Amateur Pinball Association’s World Championships last spring. Interest in pinball has skyrocketed over the last decade or so, with the number of players and competitions growing worldwide, according to the International Flipper Pinball Association. Photo, Teresa Crawford, AP

Old-school pinball no longer old-school By Carrie Antlfinger Associated Press

ELK GROVE VILLAGE — The old-school arcade game of pinball is resurging in popularity. Interest has skyrocketed over the last decade or so, with the number of players and competitions growing worldwide, according to the International Flipper Pinball Association. There were 500 players in 50 competitions worldwide in 2006, according to the IFPA. In 2017, there were nearly 4,500 competitions and more than 55,000 players. “Pinball is not going away,” says pinball player Zach Sharpe, also the

spokesman for the world’s leading pinball manufacturer Stern Pinball, Inc. in Elk Grove Village, a Chicago suburb. “It can’t be replicated and I think that’s why it never truly goes away.” The first game ever patented was in 1871, but access to games stalled from the 1940s through the 1970s with some cities banning pinball because it was deemed to be gambling, according to Roger Sharpe, Zach’s father, who wrote the book “Pinball!” The elder Sharpe is known in the pinball world for convincing the New York City Council that the game is more skill than luck, leading to the city lifting its ban

in 1976 and precipitating the removal of similar restrictions elsewhere. Since then, popularity has ebbed and flowed. But Zach Sharpe says his company’s revenue has shot up in recent years. This year revenue grew 30 percent over 2016 and 2016 was up 40 percent over 2015. He attributes some of this growth to smartphone applications that show enthusiasts where to find pinball machines, video pinball and arcade bars. The game attracts a variety of ages, including 14-year-old Escher Lefkoff, who at 13 won the Professional and Amateur Pinball Association’s World Championships last spring.

“It was my day,” he said recently at the Chicago Pinball Expo. “I played great that day and I won. It was the most magical moment of my life.” His dad Adam Lefkoff is also a ranked player and inspired his son to play when he was just two years old. Nearly 12 percent of ranked players are women. The Lefkoffs travel to pinball tournaments from their home in Longmont, Colorado, and Adam Lefkoff says the game teaches his son life lessons. “The ball is going to drain. That is inevitable,” said Adam Lefkoff. “It’s important what you do while the ball is in play.”

The Rock River Times. December 27, 2017

By Elizabeth Miller Rockford Area CVB

One of my favorite parts of the holiday season is looking at all of the light displays throughout the city. I don’t have to go far to see some spectacular displays...some of my neighbors REALLY get into the decorating spirit. But there are a few places I make sure I visit at least once before the holidays are done. If you have family in town and are looking for ways to “wow” them, it’s guaranteed that a stop to one of these local light displays will be a shining success!

Rockford’s River Lights

Located downtown on the banks of the Rock River between State Street and Jefferson Street bridges Remember a few years ago during the holidays when a video went viral of a house that timed their Christmas lights to the song Wizards of Winter? Imagine that, but involving all of the lights along the banks of the Rock River in downtown! Rockford’s River Lights (sponsored by ComEd) looks spectacular if you’re driving by, with all of the lighted string trees and the colorful uplighting, but the time you really want to go

Rockford’s River Lights in downtown Rockford

is Friday or Saturday nights between 5:30 and 8:30 p.m. There are holiday shows of dancing and synchronized lights to music every 15 minutes! You haven’t really experienced “Jingle Bell Rock” until you walk through the Esplanade on the west bank of the river downtown during one of the performances. Rockford’s River Lights performances run through Saturday, December 30.

All Aglow Exhibit

1354 N. 2nd Street, Rockford, IL 61107 I’m lucky enough that I get to drive by the All Aglow Exhibit at Nicholas Conservatory every day on my way home from work! The amount of lights that they display amazes me each year. I’m not just talking about a few lights here and there. I’m talking about trees, plants, railings, EVERYTHING covered in lights! And that’s just the outside! They have several other light features inside the conservatory itself. A walk through the All Aglow Exhibit all bundled up

with a cup of hot cocoa in hand is the perfect way to spend a brisk, winter night. Get those Instagram filters ready! All Aglow Exhibit runs through Sunday, January 7 and has special hours on New Year’s Eve.

Festival of Lights

1401 N. 2nd Street, Rockford, IL 61107 Driving through the Festival of Lights has always been a family tradition for me. I remember when I was a kid, my parents would take my two sisters and I and we would make a special trip to Sinnissippi Park to see all of the light displays. As I got older, I would still make

All Aglow Exhibit at Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens

the trip and go through with my friends, and now I go see them with my husband. You’ll see a lot of the displays change over the years, but there are a few that remain the same. One of my favorites is right at the beginning where you get to drive under a canopy of lights! Festival of Lights runs through Sunday, December 31. There you have it! Step out of your neighborhood this holiday season and go witness some of the twinkling and shining lights that Rockford has to offer! For more information about these light displays and more fun things to do in the region, visit gorockford.com.

December 27, 2017 The Rock River Times.

December 27 - January 2

Harlem Globetrotters 2017 World Tour WHEN Saturday, December 30 (2 p.m.)

Countdown to Fun! WHEN Sunday, December 31 (12:30 - 4:30 p.m.) WHERE Discovery Center Museum

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This is the place to ring in the New Year all afternoon with an energetic blend of math, physics, fun and art. Design your own party hat, craft a noise maker, and get ready to be showered with confetti. Rick Shark and Ryan Seahorse are your hosts each hour as we track the New Year across the globe and count down to fun!

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New Year Around the World WHEN Sunday, December 31 (10 a.m. - 4 p.m.) WHERE Burpee Museum of Natural History Join us for a day of international fun as we will engage in crafts and activities that celebrate cultures from around the world. Watch dancers from other countries perform in their native costumes. Join parades around the museum each hour as a different country rings in the new year.

New Years Day Tranquility Walk WHEN Monday, January 1 (10 - 11:30 a.m.) WHERE Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden Bundle up and join us for a guided New Years Day Tranquility Walk through a portion of the Arboretum. Experience the healing properties of spending quiet time outdoors in this beautiful setting, while discovering the peace and equanimity that already exists within you. Pre-registration and pre-payment is required.

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

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Your Health Week of December 3 to 9, 2017

AND PISCES

Week of December 10 to 16, 2017

THE LUCKIEST SIGNS THIS WEEK: ARIES, TAURUS AND GEMINI

Week of December 17 to 23, 2017

Illinois among Girls’ early puberty tied states with to depression, behavior ‘widespread’ problems into adulthood flu activity ARIES

You’ll be the centre of attention. You may even receive some kind of reward in recognition of your accomplishments. You will certainly have every reason to be proud.

ARIES

You will be very easy to get along with. You will welcome work with open arms and gladly agree to start preparing dishes for upcoming holiday events.

TAURUS

It wouldn’t be a bad idea to keep a close eye on your eating habits before the holiday season. You may already experience some stomach troubles this week.

You will replace your boss while he or she’s away on a well-deserved holiday. The opportunity will turn out to have a very positive longterm impact on your career.

ARIES

You’ll find yourself planning your entourage’s holiday events without much help. You will also have a number of projects to finish in a short period of time.

TAURUS

Although you will receive numerous invitations to participate in upcoming holiday festivities, you may rather see yourself leaving the harsh winter behind and heading south.

able time for girls GEMINI who physically mature You will be quite sensitive and it ahead of their peers. You will be the centre of attention By Benjamin Yount won’t take much for you to get emoYou’ll be on the move all week and maturation is linked Girls who go throughforpuberty early couldYou mayBecause physicaltional. one reason or another. You will need to make to some Illinois News Network your phone won’t stop ringing. Social changes in social roles and relationships, changes to rediscover a zest for be more depression and save somebody a lot of pain, even are being planned, and your likely to experience The flu season is here inevents Illinois. More life.linked Holiday festivities will help put if it’s simply lending an attenthis has long been to difficulties problems that last intobytheir 20s friends want there. and more people are getting sick,will but theyou to be behavior achanges smile backand on your face. tive ear.menstruation coping with new stressors compared to peers who start state of Illinois says there’s still time to CANCER in life as well as changes later, a U.S. study suggests. get a flu shot. CANCERin the brain that CANCER You’ll be full of gift ideas for everycan make youth exceptionally vulnerable Researchers studied data on nearly 7,800 It’s not always possible to please Illinois is among the states that the You will spare no expense on gifts one on your holiday shopping list. who had their first to mental health and behavior difficulties. women menstrual cycle everyone, despite all your efforts CDC says is seeing “widespread” flu and gatherings for your loved ones. Make sure to set a reasonable and compromises. You will have to at budan average age of 12. women YourThe generosity will were afford you anResearchers examined data from the activity. get to avoid having to tighten your weighStudy the pros cons in a parNational Longitudinal ofand Adolescent interviewed four times, starting around extraordinary sense of well-being. Melaney Arnold withbelt the Illinois come January. ticular situation that will require Health, a nationally representative study age 16 and continuing until about age 28. Department of Public Health says much finesse. LEO that includes youth from a broad range of Girls who went through puberty earlier the state doesn’t track LEO all flu cases, Keeping an active social life orgaracial, ethnic andLEO socioeconomic backthan likely to become will be very spontaneous, andmost were more just hospitalizations andYoudeaths. But nized isn’t easy whenalso work is grounds. deLots of work is on the horizon! The interviews examined in theYou depressed, and their symptoms were the ideas that to keep popping into Arnold says every indicator points manding. You will need to take a will be blazingly efficient and end your head will seem like they’re current study were conducted in four waves more severe in adolescence, the study found. the fact that flu season has begun in step back, so don’t hesitate to acyour week on a roll, at home as already a done deal. You willThe put younger the age from 1994 to 2008. at the first period, Illinois. cept your friends’ invitations. much as at work. Your guests will your social life front and centre to Questions focused on away thebytiming of the stronger the association between early be blown your efforts. “We’re starting to see fluyear cases end the in style. puberty and mental health problems; it was menstruation and also touched on sympVIRGO increase here in Illinois just like every VIRGO toms of depression that the teens had expestronger for girls who started A surprisemenstruation financial windfall may come state across the nation,”VIRGO Arnold said. You’ll be placed a pedestal by your way and you’ll spoil yourself. rienced in the past week and theon frequency at age “We are typically seeingYou a strain, may not the be thrilled with your 8 than at age 10, for example. someone for whom you have great You will stand out as a result and of so-called anti-social behaviors like lying, With a earlier puberty, girls were also more H3N2 strain, that can beholiday moreschedule severeat work. With respect. You could accomplish a refeelissues great about yourself. drugs.— perhaps even heroic likely to have behavior that led to stealing and dealing little patience and determination, markable than other strains. Young women who experienced depresthings like stealing, lying, breaking into though, the favours you need will — feat. You may save somebody Arnold says the IDPH is still recomLIBRA come youritway. from been tragedy, onlybecause by listening sion as adults may have at ifrisk buildings and selling drugs. lasted mending a flu shot, even though may You willThe startlink planning upcoming attentively. into young adulthood.events and take the opportunitythey to were more likely to start experiencing not be as effective as in years past. LIBRA these symptoms during adolescence and “Interestingly, the magnitude of the gather a few loved ones together. “A flu shot can still be effective,” LIBRA Stress is the scourge of association the 21st remained at risk over time, theholiday study between puberty and these You will also be inspired to create Arnold said. “It can still century. help prevent You may change your plans You will need to get lots a personal masterpiece. concludes. psychological difficulties remains stable, at the last minute. You may also some of the illness. Andof even if you rest, if for no other reason than decide to redecorate your living With antisocial behaviors, the increased that puberty is as strongly do get the flu, a shot can hopefully to view your professionalmeaning future SCORPIO space a whim. A family memrisk of acting out in onadulthood after associated with depressive symptoms and make it a bit more mild.more Andclearly. it won’t A great artist lies dormant inside ber willpuberty need particular attention. experiencing an early wasn’t as antisocial behavior during adulthood as last as long.” you who will awaken in spectacupronounced as it was for depression. it is during adolescence,” said You lead The state’s other tips toSCORPIO stay healthy SCORPIO lar fashion. willstudy be recognized not always easy to reconcile fa- Jane Mendle, a researcher a controlled experiment author may buy yourself a car as a for something at youCornell did and you willThe study wasn’tYou are common sense: WashIt’syour hands, mily and work at this time University of year. will early be on the designed to prove Christmas whethergift!orYou how in Ithaca, New makeYork. a fresh start. stay away from sick people and, if you Time will be precious, but you’ll road a lot torisk finishofshopping for all puberty might influence the depres“This suggests that the psychological do get sick, don’t go around and spread find a way to organize your scheyour upcoming social events. SAGITTARIUS sion or behavior problems in adolescence vulnerability of earlier puberty lingers the virus. dule so that you don’t miss a beat. Yourmay socialhave life will be in overdrive. or later in life. longer than we previously expectYou will be invited everywhere andIt’s also possibleSAGITTARIUS that a variety ofspending factorsthis ed,” Mendle said by email. “It’s not simply Be careful with your SAGITTARIUS you’ll accept with relish, even if at not examined in the such want as the of adolescent growing pains.” week:study, you wouldn’t to max You’ll have the opportunity a to question travel times you’ll feel like you’re burning out your on creditacademics card. Pay your impact of early puberty orbills Sweeping changes inthe biology, appearance, with loved ones — maybe your candle at both ends. Death Notices At home, you will need least in part explain self-perception and emotion combine to friendships, mightinatadvance. family or a group of friends. You’ll lots of affection from your partner. feel like shaking andpuberty one of theCAPRICORN the reason puberty timing appeared tied make most pivotal phases Due to the holiday, the Winnebago Countyup your routine doing things differently this Christmas. to the risk of depression and behavior of development during the lifetospan, the If you decide celebrate Christmas Coroner’s office did not provide death CAPRICORN in a big way this year, you will have problems, the authors researchers note in Pediatrics. Although notices for this week’s issue. We will provide a Your note. emotions will be all over the lots of planning to for do. Time Fortunately, girls you’ll bewho back on complete update of notices in CAPRICORN our Jan. 3, 2018 standpoint, puberty can be a challenging time all will be“From a social place. You will try to hide your sensitivity. withtreated the winterlike solstice. precious commodity, but in develop the edition. early tendtrack to be theyYour adolescents, it can be aaparticularly vulnerYour friends will be there for you if ideas and enthusiasm will lead to a end, success will be yours. are older than they really are,” said Dr. Ellen you don’t feel your best, so don’t welcome break from your regular Selkie, author of an accompanying editorial social routine. be afraid to air your true emotions AQUARIUS if need be. You’ll feel compelled to step outand of an adolescent medicine specialist at the AQUARIUS of Michigan in Ann Arbor. No surveys. your comfort zone and explore University the be might healthy, as long as AQUARIUS Sometimes, thatIdealism meanscan they hang world. You may decide to spend the No pop ups. to stay grounded in reYou will be in the perfect place to holidays abroad, or perhaps you’llout be with older kidsyoutomanage try to fit in, Selkie ality. Avoid the news this week and paywall. gather large No groups around you. introduced to a different cultural said by email. let a good novel carry you to a world You will be inspired to bring about group’s traditional cuisine. “But that also that’s means betterthey aligned could with your be views. some radical changes at work. involved in things that they aren’t really Just news. PISCES PISCES mature enough for,” Selkie added. “That PISCES You will be deeply touched by the Your help will be required to bring sense of not really belonging can lead to You or someone close to you will revisit of a family member you see many people together. An event that problems and acting - which we an ceive excellent health-related news. very rarely and who means a lotmood to you’ll have out organized will draw know can set up a pattern behavior that You might also find a way to geyou. They’ll appreciate the warm impressiveofcrowd. A spontaneous welcome you’ll have prepared. leads to adult problems nerate considerable extra income. group trip could be in the cards. as well.”

GEMINI

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GEMINI

THE LUCKIEST SIGNS THIS WEEK: CANCER, LEO AND VIRGO

Horoscope Week of December 24 to 30, 2017 ARIES You might feel unusually tired this week. A healthy diet should give you the energy you need to fully enjoy the upcoming festivities.

TAURUS You will want everything to be perfect for your guests. You will do everything in your power to make them feel at home, despite the extra energy it will require.

GEMINI You shouldn’t still be decorating the house as your guests arrive. It might be a good time to let go and appreciate the present moment.

CANCER You may spontaneously decide to fly to the tropics for the rest of the holidays. You will also seek out creative activities and new culinary discoveries to celebrate with a twist.

LEO You will be particularly emotional during the holidays. You will opt for smaller gatherings to better enjoy your family’s company in a more intimate and relaxed setting.

VIRGO You will decide to invest more time in your romantic relationship. Take a little time away from your day-today responsibilities to take care of things that worry you.

LIBRA Out of the blue, your boss will give you new responsibilities. It’ll feel a lot like a promotion, pay raise and all.

SCORPIO If you’re single, you will be very surprised to meet somebody interesting at this time of year. Your selfesteem will get a boost from this.

SAGITTARIUS It might not have been part of the plan, but most of the holiday festivities will happen at your place. It’ll take a good deal of finesse to deal with certain family members.

CAPRICORN You will find yourself on the road a lot, so make sure your vehicle is in good shape. You might take advantage of post-Christmas sales to purchase a new laptop or smartphone.

AQUARIUS You’re feeling particularly generous and eager to shower your loved ones with gifts. Spend your hard-earned money carefully; an emergency expense could be just around the corner.

PISCES It’s your time to shine this week, and you’ll manage to put a smile on everyone’s face. You’ll take it upon yourself to ensure the wellbeing of your loved ones.

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Government Notices n n n Committee Report Passed: 12/4/2018 ORDINANCE NO. 2017-214-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 which is a vacant lot at 1320 9th Street, PIN # 11-25-360-004, at a minimum bid of $500 with preference to the adjacent property owners. The city reserves the right to reject all bids. The subject property is legally described as follows: WOODRUFFS 2ND ADDN N 22 FT LOT 15 + S 22 FT LOT 016 BLOCK 016 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 January 22, 2018 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. 8366R TRRT 12/27 n n n Committee Report Passed: 12/4/2018 ORDINANCE NO. 2017-215-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 which is a vacant lot at 1246 Corbin Street, PIN # 1127-180-010, at a minimum bid of $500 with preference to the adjacent property owners. The city reserves the right to reject all bids. The subject property is legally described as follows: LOT FOUR (4) IN BLOCK FORTY-EIGHT (48) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF SANF0RD’S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF ROCKFORD, THE PLAT OF WHICH ADDITION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 58 OF DEEDS (PLATS) ON PAGE 152 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS, SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Section 2: The Notice of said sale and the fact that said City of Rockford will receive bids for the purchase of said real estate shall be advertised in the Rock River Times, a weekly newspaper published in said City of Rockford, for three (3) consecutive weeks, the first publication to be not less than thirty (30) days before the day provided in said Notice for the opening bids for the real estate. Section 3: The said Notice shall set forth the fact that said bids will be received until 11:00 A.M., local Rockford time on January 22, 2018 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. 8365R TRRT 12/27

Public Notices n n n NOTICE BY PUBLICATION JEREMIAH GRIFFIN and TANCY GRIFFIN, Petitioners,

vs. JACK THOMAS EBERT, ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES, a Duly Licensed Child Welfare Agency, Respondents. CASE NO: 17 AD 231 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Take notice that on the 6th day of December, 2017, a Petition for Adoption was filed in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Illinois, 17th Judicial Circuit, and that on the first floor of the Winnebago County Juvenile Justice Center, on the 24th day of January, 2018 at the hour of 8:30 a.m., or as soon thereafter as this cause may be heard, a hearing will be held upon the Petition for Adoption. Now, unless you appear at the hearing and show cause against the Petition, the Petition may be taken for confessed as against you and an Order, Judgment or Decree entered. Dated at Rockford, Illinois this 12th day of December, 2017. Thomas Klein Clerk of the Circuit Court ERIN L. NASH #6304953 Nash Law Office, P.C. 4615 East State Street, Suite 201 Rockford, IL 61108 (815) 397-7500 8389R TRRT 1/3 n n n NOTICE BY PUBLICATION JEREMIAH GRIFFIN and TANCY GRIFFIN, Petitioners, vs. JESSICA NICOLE EBERT, ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES, a Duly Licensed Child Welfare Agency, Respondents. CASE NO: 17 AD 230 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Take notice that on the 6th day of December, 2017, a Petition for Adoption was filed in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Illinois, 17th Judicial Circuit, and that on the first floor of the Winnebago County Juvenile Justice Center, on the 24th day of January, 2018 at the hour of 8:30 a.m., or as soon thereafter as this cause may be heard, a hearing will be held upon the Petition for Adoption. Now, unless you appear at the hearing and show cause against the Petition, the Petition may be taken for confessed as against you and an Order, Judgment or Decree entered. Dated at Rockford, Illinois this 12th day of December, 2017. Thomas Klein Clerk of the Circuit Court ERIN L. NASH #6304953 Nash Law Office, P.C. 4615 East State Street, Suite 201 Rockford, IL 61108 (815) 397-7500 8390R TRRT 1/3 n n n NOTICE BY PUBLICATION JEREMIAH GRIFFIN and TANCY GRIFFIN, Petitioners, vs. MIRIAM ROSE EBERT, ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES, a Duly Licensed Child Welfare Agency, Respondents. CASE NO: 17 AD 229

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Take notice that on the 6th day of December, 2017, a Petition for Adoption was filed in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Illinois, 17th Judicial Circuit, and that on the first floor of the Winnebago County Juvenile Justice Center, on the 24th day of January, 2018 at the hour of 8:30 a.m., or as soon thereafter as this cause may be heard, a hearing will be held upon the Petition for Adoption. Now, unless you appear at the hearing and show cause against the Petition, the Petition may be taken for confessed as against you and an Order, Judgment or Decree entered. Dated at Rockford, Illinois this 12th day of December, 2017. Thomas Klein Clerk of the Circuit Court ERIN L. NASH #6304953 Nash Law Office, P.C. 4615 East State Street, Suite 201 Rockford, IL 61108 (815) 397-7500 8391R TRRT 1/3 n n n TAX DEED NO. 2017TX227 FILED December 14, 2017 STEVEN C. HOWARD, 3439 Normandy Ave., Rockford, IL 61103 STEVEN C. HOWARD, 4553 Pepper Court, Rockford, IL 61114 DAVID E. MAYFIELD, ESQ., 4023 Charles St., Rockford, IL 61108 OCCUPANTS, 3439 Normandy Ave., Rockford, IL 61103 UNKNOWN OWNERS OR PARTIES INTERESTED, GENERALLY TAKE NOTICE County of Winnebago Date Premises Sold October 26, 2015 Certificate No. 201400289 Sold of General Taxes of (year) 2014 Sold for Special Assessment of (municipality) N/A and Special Assessment Number N/A Warrant No. N/A Inst. No. N/A THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES Property located at 3439 Normandy Ave., Rockford, IL 61103 Legal Description or Permanent Index No.: Lot Six (6) as designated upon the Plat of River Heights Subdivision, a part of the Southwest Quarter (¼) of Section 1 and Northwest Quarter (¼) of Section 12, Township 44 North, Range 1 East of the Third Principal Meridian, the Plat of which Subdivision is recorded in Book 20 of Plat Records, Page 44 in the Recorder’s Office in Winnebago County, Illinois, excepting the South 5 feet of said Lot, the North line of said excepted tract being parallel with the South line of said lot; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois. Tax Code No. 11-01-355-003 This Notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on April 26, 2018. The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6 month intervals

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 01/10/2018 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 2013 Kia Soul Utility (Jimmy/Bronco/etc.) KNDJT2A63D7751262 H864473 Blue 2010 Nissan Versa 4 Door 3N1BC1AP4AL360459 Y769936 8417R TRRT 12/27

from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming. This Notice is also to advise you that a Petition has been filed for a Tax Deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before April 26, 2018. This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of this County in Rockford, Illinois, on May 25, 2018 at 9:30, a.m. in Courtroom 426. You may be present at this hearing, but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time. YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY Redemption can be made at any time on or before April 26, 2018, by applying to the County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois, at the County Courthouse in Rockford, Illinois. For further information contact the County Clerk. HALVORSEN TURTLE TRUST, Purchaser By: /s/ G. Michael Scheurich G. Michael Scheurich One of Its Attorneys 8395R TRRT 1/3 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY PROBATE DIVISION In the Matter of the Estate of: ELIZABETH ANN SLATER, Deceased. CASE NO. 2017 P 221 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of ELIZABETH ANN SLATER. Letters of Office of Executor issued on December 4, 2017 to JACQUELINE NEIL ROSS and SAMUEL SLATER, who are the legal representatives of the estate. The attorney for the estate is J. Laird Lambert, 2425 Charles Street, Rockford, IL 61108. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before June 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, 400 West State Street, Rockford, IL 61101, or with the estate legal representative, or both. Copies of claims filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office -- Probate Division, must be mailed or delivered to the estate legal representative and to his/her attorney within ten (10) days of filing date. DATED: December 20, 2017 JACQUELINE NEIL ROSS & SAMUEL SLATER LEGAL REPRESENTATIVES PREPARED BY: J. LAIRD LAMBERT ATTORNEY AT LAW 2425 Charles Street Rockford, Illinois 61108 815 / 316-2167 8396R TRRT 1/3 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY PROBATE DIVISION In the Matter of the Estate of: SHARON K. CLARK, Deceased. CASE NO. 2017 P 389 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of SHARON K. CLARK. Letters of

Office of Executor issued on September 6, 2017 to David E. Clark, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is J. Laird Lambert, 4615 E. State Street, Suite 201, Rockford, IL 61108. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before June 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, 400 West State Street, Rockford, IL 61101, or with the estate legal representative, or both. Copies of claims filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office -- Probate Division, must be mailed or delivered to the estate legal representative and to his/her attorney within ten (10) days of filing date. DATED: December 20, 2017 DAVID E. CLARK LEGAL REPRESENTATIVE PREPARED BY: J. LAIRD LAMBERT ATTORNEY AT LAW 4615 E. State Street, Suite 201 Rockford, Illinois 61108 815 / 316-2167 8397R TRRT 1/3 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a Cleaning business in said County and State under the name of Emerald Cleaning Solutions at the following post office addresses: 213 N. 3rd St., Rockford, IL 61107; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Kyra DeBerry SIGNED: Kyra DeBerry 12/12/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 12th day of December, A.D. 2017. Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Thalia Gallardo, DEPUTY 8400R TRRT 1/3 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 taking pictures of primarily people business in said County and State under the name of Amanda Clinton Photography at the following post office addresses: 5112 Henry St., Loves Park, IL 61111; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Amanda Clinton SIGNED: Amanda Clinton 12/14/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 14th day of December, A.D. 2017. Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Angela Reina, DEPUTY 8401R TRRT 1/3 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 E-commerce business in said County and State under the name of River Valley Deals at the following post office addresses: 5757 Whispering Way, Loves Park, IL 61111; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Jarred

Tholin SIGNED: Jarred Tholin 12/14/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 14th day of December, A.D. 2017. Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Thalia Gallardo, DEPUTY 8402R TRRT 1/3 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a Construction & Remodeling business in said County and State under the name of Cumbe Construction at the following post office addresses: 2904 Charles St., Apt. 1, Rockford, IL 61108; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Marcelo Cumbe SIGNED: Marcelo Cumbe 12/6/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 6th day of December, A.D. 2017. Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Thalia Gallardo, DEPUTY 8377R TRRT 12/27 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 January 11th, 2018 at approx. 10:00 AM at www. storagetreasures.com. All online bids start 14 days prior to the below start date. Cube #K1, Sara Carmack; Cube #LL7, Franca M. Mastrodonato. 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 January 11th, 2018 at approx. 11:00 AM at www.storagetreasures.com. All online bids start 14 days prior to the below start date. Cube #1412, Abrianna Nicole Vyborny; Cube #5428, Monica Rose; Cube #2610, Terry Barber; Cube #1239, Amanda Marie Ramirez; Cube #B33, Patricia M. Sunny; Cube #2623, Darrell Williams; Cube #5505, Dione D. Bowden. 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 January 11th, 2018 at approx. 11:15 AM at www.storagetreasures.com. All online bids start 14 days prior to the below start date. Cube #S38, Jason Shelton; Cube #S39, Maria Lump; Cube #S35, Maria Lump. 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 January 11th, 2018 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 #B281, Marjorie Elliott; Cube #B154B167, Floyd Benson; Cube #A84, Andrew J. Weber; Cube #B233, Barbara Mackey. 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 January 11th, 2018 at approx. 12:00 PM at www.stor-

agetreasures.com. All online bids start 14 days prior to the below start date. Cube #29, Lori Schnorr; Cube #211B, Tationa Monique Elliott; Cube #421, Richard G. Hess; Cube #302, Lori Schnott. NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: The following self-storage Cube contents containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by CubeSmart 6148, 4300 Interstate Blvd, Loves Park IL 61111 (815-885-2100) to satisfy a lien on Janurary 11th , 2018 at approx. 12:30 PM at www.storagetreasures.com. All online bids start 14 days prior to the below start date. Cube #128, Deb Berthiaume. 8403R TRRT 12/27 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a online retail store to sell pet supplies and apparel business in said County and State under the name of PawFection at the following post office addresses: 929 N. Main St., #211, Rockford, IL 61103; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Andrew L. Smith SIGNED: Andrew L. Smith 12/7/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 7th day of December, A.D. 2017. Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Angela Reina, DEPUTY 8376R TRRT 12/27 n n n SUPPLEMENTARY CERTIFICATE OF OWNERSHIP OF BUSINESS WITHDRAWAL OF NAME(S) STATE OF ILLINOIS COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO ss. Certificate No. 033348 On the 19th day of September, A.D. 2016, the original certificate of ownership was filed in the office of County Clerk, in the County of Winnebago, Illinois for: 251 Automotive at the following address(es): 14440 Dearborn Ave., South Beloit, IL 61080. On the 22nd day of December, A.D. 2017, the following person or persons ceased doing business under the above assumed name and have no further connection with or financial interest in the business carried on under such assumed name: Robert J. Dull SIGNED: Robert J. Dull 12/22/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed) to before me, this 22nd day of December A.D. 2017. Luanne Kaspar, Deputy Clerk 8421R TRRT 12/27 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a Real Estate Broker business in said County and State under the name of Andy Bren at the following post office addresses: 6755 Weaver Rd., Rockford, IL 61114; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Andreas Bren SIGNED: Andreas Bren 12/21/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 21st day of December, A.D. 2017. Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Luanne Kaspar, DEPUTY 8422R TRRT 1/10

December 27, 2017 The Rock River Times. n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Plaintiff, -v.MICHELLE R. SAVAIANO, et al Defendant 17 CH 0000408 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 January 26, 2018, 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: THE NORTH TWENTY (20) FEET IN WIDTH OF LOT SEVENTEEN (17) AND THE SOUTH TWENTY (20) FEET IN WIDTH OF LOT EIGHTEEN (18) IN BLOCK THIRTY-FIVE (35) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF HARLEM PARK SUBDIVISION OF A PART OF THE NORTH HALF (1/2) OF SECTION 13, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 4 OF PLATS ON PAGE 6 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS, THE NORTH AND SOUTH LINES OF SAID PREMISES BEING PARALLEL WITH THE LINES BETWEEN SAID LOT 17 AND 18 IN WINNEBAGO COUNTY; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 1731 DOUGLAS ST, ROCKFORD, IL 61103 Property Index No. 11-13-182004 (193A615). 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. 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 14-17-05668. 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. 14-17-05668 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 17 CH 0000408 TJSC#: 37-8944 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. I3070234 P8360R TRRT 12/27 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO BANK OF AMERICA NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR RESIDENTIAL ASSET MORTGAGE PRODUCTS, INC., MORTGAGE ASSETBACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-RP1 Plaintiff, -v.CHERYL R. TUNISON, et al Defendant 17 CH 00203 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 17, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on January 11, 2018, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PART OF LOT ONE (1) IN BLOCK TWO (2) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF AUBURNDALE, E. H. MARSH’S SUBDIVISION PART OF THE SOUTH HALF (1/2) OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 14, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, WHICH PLAT IS RECORDED IN BOOK 3 OF PLAT, PAGE 21 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS, BOUNDED AS FOLLOWS, TO-WIT: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER

OF SAID LOT; THENCE WEST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT ONE (1), ONE HUNDRED (100) FEET; THENCE SOUTH PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT, FORTY-SIX (46) FEET; THENCE EAST PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT, ONE HUNDRED (100) FEET TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT; THENCE NORTH ALONG SAID EAST LINE FORTY-SIX (46) FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 1722 HUFFMAN BLVD., ROCKFORD, IL 61103 Property Index No. 11-14183-011. The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-17-01929. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc. com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C.

15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-17-01929 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 17 CH 00203 TJSC#: 37-10789 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. I3070267 P8361R TRRT 12/27 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.; Plaintiff, vs. MATTHEW J. JACKSON; Defendants, 16 CH 976 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, January 18, 2018 at the hour of 1:00 p.m. at Intercounty’s Winnebago County office, 7210 East State Street, Suite 102, Rockford, Illinois 61108, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: The East Forty (40) feet in Width of Lot Sixteen (16) and the West Five (5) feet in width of Lot Seventeen (17) in Block Six (6) as designated upon the Plat of Manufacturer’s Addition to the City of Rockford, the East and West lines of said premises being parallel with the line between said Lots Sixteen (16) and Seventeen (17); the Plat of which Subdivision is recorded in Book 5 of Plats on page 11 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois; Situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois. P.I.N. 11-25-380-019. Commonly known as 1632 13th Avenue, Rockford, IL 61104. 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. 16-033138 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3070149 P8362R TRRT 12/27 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS CIT Bank, N.A. PLAINTIFF Vs. Tamera Adams; Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Frances R. Adams; United States of America Department of Housing and Urban Development; Steven Adams;

Glen Adams; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants; Timothy A. Miller, as Special Representative for Frances R. Adams (deceased) DEFENDANTS 2017-CH-0000771 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Frances R. Adams Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants That this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 7622 Delafield Drive Cherry Valley, IL 61016 and which said Mortgage was made by: Frances R. Adams executed the mortgage, however this individual is deceased and is not named as a defendant in this lawsuit the Mortgagor(s), to Financial Freedom Senior Funding Corporation, a Subsidiary of IndyMac Bank, F.S.B, as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Winnebago County, Illinois, as Document No. 0640896; 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 January 12, 2018, 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. 14-17-13951 NOTE: This law firm is a debt collector. I3070088 P8363R TRRT 12/27 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION; Plaintiff, vs. BRADLEY WENGER; NICOLE WENGER; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; JANET K. BALISTRERI Defendants, 17 CH 494 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, January 18, 2018 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 Two Hundred Seventy-three (273) as designated upon Plat No. 12 of PineCroft, being a Subdivision of part of the North Half (1/2) of Section 19, Township 46 North, Range 2 East of the Third Principal Meridian, the Plat of which Subdivision is

recorded in Book 40 of Plats on page 78B in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois. P.I.N. 04-19-227-013. Commonly known as 84 Bristlewood Court, Rockton, IL 61072. 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. 17-019605 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3070147 P8364R TRRT 12/27 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS, CIRCUIT COURT WINNEBAGO COUNTY NOTICE OF FILING A REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE (ADULT) Request of: Erin Marie Devlin Current Name Case Number: 17 MR 1130 There will be a court date on my Request to change my name from: Erin Marie Devlin to the new name of: Erin Marie Gustafson. The court date will be held: On January 31, 2018 at 10:00 a.m., at 400 W. State St., Rockford, IL, Winnebago County, in Courtroom #412. /s/ Erin M. Devlin Erin Marie Devlin Current Name 8368R TRRT 12/27 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: MARIA LYNN REGENTE, Petitioner, V. CELESTINO REGENTE, Respondent. Case No. 17 D 875 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to Respondent CELESTINO REGENTE that Petitioner MARIA LYNN REGENTE has caused to be filed a PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE and other relief in the above-captioned cause of action. You are further notified that if you fail to file an answer or otherwise appear on or before January 11, 2018, a judgment by default may be entered against you at any time thereafter for the relief requested in the petition. /s/ Maria L. Regente, Petitioner 8369R TRRT 12/27 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ORLO K. WHITNEY DECEASED. Case No. 2017 P 494 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of ORLO K. WHITNEY, of Rockford, Illinois. Letters of Office were issued on December 4, 2017 to PATRICIA A. MOORE whose attorney is Robert C. Becker, Jr., 213 West Main Street, Genoa, Illinois 60135. Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk

of the Court at The Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 West State Street, Rockford, IL 61101, or with the representative, or both, within 6 months from the date of issuance of letters and any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed. Thomas A. Klein Clerk of the Circuit Court 8370R TRRT 12/27 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 JUDITH ANN ENGBLOM, Deceased. No. 2017-P-495 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of JUDITH ANN ENGBLOM. Letters of Office were issued on November 20, 2017 to PHILIP C. ENGBLOM, 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 June 20, 2017, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by 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 attorney within ten days after it has been filed. DATED: December 7, 2017 /s/ Gary L. Ecklund Gary L. Ecklund Name: Gary L. Ecklund #0710822 Attorney for Estate Address: 4023 Charles Street City: Rockford, IL 61108 Telephone: 815-229-5333 gary@rockriverlaw.com 8371R TRRT 12/27 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO PROBATE DIVISION In the Matter of the Estate of NANCY FROELICH, Deceased. CASE NO. 2017-P-514 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of NANCY FROELICH. Letters of Office were issued on November 27, 2017, to GEORGE SLAFKOSKY, 913 North Main Street, Apt. 1508, Rockford, Illinois, 61103, who is the Independent Executor of the Estate. The attorney for the Estate is PHILIP R. FRANKFORT, HolmstromKennedyPC, 800 North Church Street, P.O. Box 589, Rockford, Illinois 61105-0589. Claims against the Estate may be filed on or before June 13, 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 legal representative, or both. Copies of claims filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office - Probate Division must be mailed or delivered to the Estate legal representative and to his attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed. Dated: December 11, 2017 GEORGE SLAFKOSKY, Independent Executor of the Estate of Nancy Froelich, Deceased HolmstromKennedyPC, His Attorneys By: /s/ Philip R. Frankfort PHILIP R. FRANKFORT Attorney Philip R. Frankfort #0863734 HolmstromKennedyPC Attorney for Independent Executor 800 N. Church Street, P.O. Box 589 Rockford, IL 61105-0589 Telephone (815) 962-7071 pfrankfort@hkrockford.com 8372R TRRT 12/27 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a insurance services for individuals and companies business in said County and State under the name of The Redd Insurance Group at the following post office addresses: 834 N. Church St., Rockford, IL 61103; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Maurice Redd SIGNED: Maurice Redd 12/8/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 8th day of December, A.D. 2017. Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Thalia Gallardo, DEPUTY 8373R TRRT 12/27 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a property management business in said County and State under the name of Michael’s Properties at the following post office addresses: 3316 E. State St., Rockford, IL 61108; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Gregory Steele SIGNED: Gregory Steele 12/8/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 8th day of December, A.D. 2017. Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Thalia Gallardo, DEPUTY 8374R TRRT 12/27 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a cleaning services business in said County and State under the name of Les’ Cleaning Services at the following post office addresses: 236 Evelyn Ave., Apt. 2, Loves Park, IL 61111; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Leslie Reyes SIGNED: Leslie Reyes 12/8/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 8th day of December, A.D. 2017. Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Thalia Gallardo, DEPUTY 8375R TRRT 12/27

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n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE (CWALT 2006-19CB) Plaintiff, -v.DONNA S. GLASS, et al Defendant 17 CH 0000543 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 30, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on February 8, 2018, 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 109 AS DESIGNATED UPON PLAT NUMBER 5 IN TRESEMER SUBDIVISION, IN PART OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 29 AND PART OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 30, TOWNSHIP 46 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, RECORDED IN THE RECORDER’ S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS, IN BOOK 36 OF FLATS, ON PAGE 29, SITUATED IN WINNEBAGO COUNTY AND STATE OF ILLINOIS Commonly known as 12020 TRESEMER ROAD, ROSCOE, IL 61073 Property Index No. 04-29-152014 (029B369). 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. 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 14-17-07151. 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. 14-17-07151 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 17 CH 0000543 TJSC#: 37-8249 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. I3070856 P8405R TRRT 1/10 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.GORDON SWANLUND A/K/A GORDON DAVID SWANLUND, et al Defendant 17 CH 119 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 20, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on January 23, 2018, 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 48 AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF RE-SUBDIVISION OF PART OF LOTS 6 AND 7 OF GLEN EYRE SUBDIVISION PART OF SECTION 1, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, CITY OF LOVES PARK, ILLINOIS, THE PLAT OF WHICH RE-SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 23 OF PLATS ON PAGE 26 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 233 RENROSE AVENUE, LOVES PARK, IL 61111 Property Index No. 11-01254-009. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. 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 260720. 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. 260720 Case Number: 17 CH 119 TJSC#: 37-11220 I3072050 P8406R TRRT 1/10 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS HSBC BANK USA NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR FREMONT HOME LOAN TRUST 2006-C, MORTGAGE BACKED CERTIFICATES SERIES 2006-C; Plaintiff, vs. MAEGAN A. KACHMAR; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF MAEGAN A. KACHMAR, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 17 ch 768 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, February 1, 2018 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 (36) AS DESIGNATED UPON PLAT NUMBER 2 OF LINCOLN ACRES, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 17, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 26 OF PLATS ON PAGE 130 IN THE RECORDER`S OFFICE; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. P.I.N. 11-17-353-036. Commonly known as 4311 Nina Terrace, Rockford, IL 61101. The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call sales department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 360-9455. WA17-0327 I3071610 P8407R TRRT 1/10 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS TRICOMA TRUST TTSSR 1; Plaintiff, vs. BRENDA JUSINO AKA BRENDA L. JUSINO AKA BRENDA BARRIOS AKA BRENDA L. BARRIOS AKA BRENDA L. JUSINO CORTES AKA BRENDA JUSINO CORTES; WILLIAM BARRIOS; ROCK RIVER WATER RECLAMATION DISTRICT; THE CITY OF ROCKFORD, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 15 ch 1010 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, February 1, 2018 at the hour of 1:00 p.m. at Intercounty’s Winnebago County office, 7210 East State Street, Suite 102, Rockford, Illinois 61108, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: THE WEST 15 FEET IN WIDTH OF LOT 6 AND THE EAST 37 FEET IN WIDTH OF LOT 5 IN BLOCK 4 AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF ROCKTON AVENUE SECOND ADDITION, BEING A SUBDIVISION IN THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 11, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 1, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 3 OF PLATS ON PAGE 61 IN THE RECORDER`S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS, THE

EAST AND WEST LINE OF SAID PREMISES BEING PARALLEL WITH THE LINE DIVIDING SAID LOTS, SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. P.I.N. 11-11-103-016. Commonly known as 2207 Jonathan Avenue, Rockford, IL 61103. The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call sales department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 360-9455. W17-0137 I3071609 P8408R TRRT 1/10 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE FOR AMERICAN HOME MORTGAGE INVESTMENT TRUST 2006-3, Plaintiff, vs. DANIEL P. ADAMS; JACQUELINE A. ADAMS; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR AMERICAN BROKERS CONDUIT; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants, 15 CH 105 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, February 1, 2018 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 60 AS DESIGNATED UPON PLAT NO.2 OF KEENELAND ESTATES, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 45 NORTH, RANGE 2, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 40 OF PLATS ON PAGE 37B IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 7580 Bridlewood Road, Caledonia, IL 61011. P.I.N. 08-35-251-006. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. For information call Ms. Nicole Fox at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Potestivo

& Associates, P.C., 251 Diversion Street, Rochester, Michigan 48307. (248) 853-4400 ext 1200. C14-04195 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3071599 P8409R TRRT 1/10 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR J.P. MORGAN MORTGAGE ACQUISITION TRUST 2007-CH3, ASSET BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-CH3 Plaintiff, vs. NANCY L. CLARK, THE CHICAGO TRUST COMPANY AKA CHICAGO TITLE LAND TRUST COMPANY, CFNA RECEIVABLES (MD), INC AS SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO ASSOCIATES FINANCE, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO, WINNEBAGO COUNTY TREASURER, PEARSON PLUMBER PLUMBING AND HEATING COMPANY, UNKNOWN OWNERS, GENERALLY, AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants, 15 CH 169 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, February 1, 2018, at the hour of 1:00 p.m., in Intercounty’s Winnebago County office, 7210 East State Street, Suite 102, Rockford, Illinois 61108, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: LOT SEVENTEEN (17) AS DESIGNATED UP ON PLAT NO. 1 OF HARLEM MEADOWS SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE E. 1/2 OF THE S.E. 1/4 OF SECTION 30, T. 45 N. R. 2 E. OF THE 3RD P.M. , THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 26 OF PLATS ON PAGE 151 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS, SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 8015 Scott Lane, Machesney Park, IL 61115. P.I.N. 08-30-479-004. The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call Mr. Anthony Porto at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Kluever & Platt, L.L.C., 150 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (312) 236-0077. SPSF.2039 I3071597 P8410R TRRT 1/10 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT INDIVIDUALLY BUT AS TRUSTEE FOR PRETIUM MORTGAGE ACQUISITION TRUST

Plaintiff, -v.SUONG HO CHO, et al Defendant 16 CH 00953 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 15, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on January 25, 2018, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY-EIGHT (188) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE FINAL PLAT OF WYNMERE PLAT NO.4, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 46 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 48 OF PLATS ON PAGE 58A IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 15550 STONECREST ROAD, SOUTH BELOIT, IL 61080 Property Index No. 04-04451-005. The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial

Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-16-15178. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc. com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-16-15178 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 16 CH 00953 TJSC#: 37-11224 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. I3071943 P8412R TRRT 1/10 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF MARCELLO M. BROWN, DECEASED. 17P 544 Notice is given to creditors of the death of the above named decedent. Letters of office were issued to JACQUELINE BROWN, 2845 ECHO STREET, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS, 61109, as Independent ADMINISTRATOR, whose attorney of record is LYNNE KRALOVEC; KRALOVEC JAMBOIS & SCHWARTZ, 60 WEST RANDOLPH STREET, 4TH FLOOR, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, 60601. The estate will be administered without court supervision, unless under section 5/28-4 of the Probate Act Ill. Compiled Stat. 1992, Ch. 755, par. 5/28-4) any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the clerk. Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the clerk Tom Klein 400 West State Street Room 100 Rockford, Illinois 61101-1221 or with the representative, or both, on or before JUNE 27, 2018, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by section 5/18-3 of the Probate Act, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed. LYNNE KRALOVEC KRALOVEC JAMBOIS & SCHWARTZ 60 WEST RANDOLPH STREET, 4TH FLOOR CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, 60601 (312) 782-2525 I3071755 P8411R TRRT 1/10

December 27, 2017 The Rock River Times. n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY NORTHWEST BANK OF ROCKFORD, Plaintiff, VS. FADI B. HAMED, ZUHRA H. AWADALLAH, PARENT PETROLEUM INC., UNKNOWN OTHERS, NONRECORD CLAIMAINTS and CLAIMANTS AND UNKNOWN TENANTS, Defendants. CASE NO. 2017 CH 513 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE THE REQUISITE Affidavit for Publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to Fadi B. Hamed, Defendant in the above-entitled suit, that the said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of the 17th Judicial Circuit, Winnebago County, Illinois, against you praying for a foreclosure of a mortgage upon the following property: Lot One Hundred Two (102) as designated upon Plat No. 2 of Penfield Crossing, being a Subdivision of the Southeast Quarter (1/4) of Section 10, Township 43 North, Range 2 East of the Third Principal Meridian, the Plat of which Subdivision is recorded in Book 41 of Plats on Page 151B as Document number 9974498 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois. Commonly known as: 6841 Butterfield Drive Cherry Valley, Illinois 61016. P.I.N Number: 16-10-479-013 Property Code: 262-502 And for other relief, that the action was filed on or about June 23, 2017. That Summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law, and that the said suit is still pending. The record titleholder of the real estate is Fadi B. Hamed. An identification of the mortgage sought to be foreclosed is as follows: Mortgagor – Fadi B. Hamed Mortgagee – Northwest Bank of Rockford Date of Mortgage - December 6, 2011. Date of Recording – December 15, 2011. County of Recording – Winnebago Recording Document – 20111044096. NOW THEREFORE, unless you Fadi B. Hamed the said Defendant, file your Answer to the Complaint in said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein in the said Circuit Court of the 17th Judicial Circuit, Winnebago County, 400 W. State Street in the City of Rockford, State of Illinois on or before January 31, 2018, default may be entered against you at any time after that

date and a judgment may be entered in accordance with the prayer of the Complaint. Dated at Rockford, IL on the 22nd day of December, 2017 Thomas A. Klein, Clerk of the Circuit Court Winnebago County, Illinois Plaintiff’s Attorney Timothy F. Horning #973 MEYER & HORNING, P.C. 3400 N. Rockton Avenue Rockford, IL 61103 815/636-9300 8413R TRRT 1/10 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO NORTHWEST BANK OF ROCKFORD, Plaintiff, VS. SHAWN HOFFMAN a/k/a SHAWN C. HOFFMAN, UNKNOWN OTHERS, NONRECORD CLAIMAINTS and UNKNOWN TENANTS, Defendants. CASE NO. 2017 CH 43 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure heretofore entered by the said Court on the 15th day of September, 2017 in the above-entitled cause, GARY CARAUNA, Sheriff of Winnebago County, Illinois will on the 25th day of January, 2018 at the hour of 11:00 A.M., at the Winnebago County Criminal Justice Center, 650 W. State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61102 sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash and all singular, the following described premises and real estate in said Judgment mentioned, situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment to-wit: The North 66 feet of Lot One (1) and the North 66 feet of the East 8 feet of Lot Two (2) in Block Two (2) as designated upon the Plat of Perley and St. John’s Addition to the Town of Pecatonica, which is recorded in Book 35 of Deeds on page 1 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois; the South line of said tract being parallel with the North lien of said Block and the West line of said tract being parallel with the East line of said Lot Two (2); situated in the Village of Pecatonica, County of Winnebago and State of Illinois. Commonly known as: 705 High Street Pecatonica, Illinois 61063 P.I.N Number: 09-29-402-020 Property Code: 461 D 236 The property is commonly known as 705 High Street Pecatonica, Illinois 61063 and is improved with a residential property.

Judgment was taken in the amount of $98,094.71 on behalf of Northwest Bank of Rockford. Property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes and is offered for sale without any representations as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. Sale terms are cash or certified funds 25% at time of sale and the balance, including the judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser to the person conducting the sale, provided that in no event shall the fee exceed $300 is due within 24 hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. Upon payment in full on the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a certificate of sale which will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. Respective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. For information, contact Timothy F. Horning attorney for Plaintiff, 3400 N. Rockton Avenue, Rockford, IL 61103. Pursuant to Section 15-1507 (c)(7) of the Illinois Code of Civil Procedure, no information other than the information contained in this Notice will be provided. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER) YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701 (C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Attorney Timothy F. Horning Meyer and Horning P.C. Attorney for Plaintiff 3400 N. Rockton Avenue Rockford, IL 61103 815/636-9300 8414R TRRT 1/10 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO NORTHWEST BANK OF ROCKFORD, Plaintiff, VS. KAREN S. RICE A/K/A KAREN SUE RICE A/K/A KAREN RICE, THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW OR LEGATEES OF JEFFREY J.

RADKE, DECEASED, CLAIMANTS AGAINST THE ESTATE OF JEFFREY J. RADKE, D’ANN GRANGER A/K/A D’ANN MICHELLE RICE, AN HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF JEFFREY J. RADKE, JASON RADKE A/K/A JASON ANDREW RADKE AN HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF JEFFREY J. RADKE, CHAD RADKE A/K/A CHAD JEFFREY RADKE AN HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF JEFFERY J. RADKE, UNKNOWN OTHERS, NONRECORD CLAIMAINTS and UNKNOWN TENANTS, Defendants. CASE NO. 2017 CH 44 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure heretofore entered by the said Court on the 3RD day of November, 2017 in the above-entitled cause, GARY CARAUNA, Sheriff of Winnebago County, Illinois will on the 25th day of January, 2018 at the hour of 11:00 A.M., at the Winnebago County Criminal Justice Center, 650 W. State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61102 sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash and all singular, the following described premises and real estate in said Judgment mentioned, situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment to-wit: Lot Ten (10) as designated upon the Plat of Westport Plat No. 2, being a Subdivision of part of the West Half (1/2) of the Northwest Quarter (1/4) of Section 18, Township 44 North, Range 1 East of the Third Principal Meridian, the Plat of which Subdivision is recorded in Book 26 of Plats on Page 167 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois, situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois. Commonly known as: 2212 Havaview Drive Rockford, Illinois 61101 Property Code: 198B 018 P.I.N. Number: 11-18-152-012 The property is commonly known as 2212 Havaview Drive Rockford, Illinois 61101 and is improved with a residential property. Judgment was taken in the amount of $97,739.13 on behalf of Northwest Bank of Rockford. Property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes and is offered for sale without any representations as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid.

Sale terms are cash or certified funds 25% at time of sale and the balance, including the judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser to the person conducting the sale, provided that in no event shall the fee exceed $300 is due within 24 hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. Upon payment in full on the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a certificate of sale which will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. Respective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. For information, contact Timothy F. Horning attorney for Plaintiff, 3400 N. Rockton Avenue, Rockford, IL 61103. Pursuant to Section 15-1507 (c)(7) of the Illinois Code of Civil Procedure, no information other than the information contained in this Notice will be provided. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER) YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701 (C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Attorney Timothy F. Horning Meyer and Horning P.C. Attorney for Plaintiff 3400 N. Rockton Avenue Rockford, IL 61103 815/636-9300 8415R TRRT 1/10 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, Plaintiff, v. ADAM J. KEIP; MELISSSA S. KEIP; UNKNOWN OWNERS; UNKNOWN TENANTS; UNKNOWN SPOUSES; UNKNOWN HEIRS and NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants. Case No.: 2017 CH 938 NOTICE TO UNKNOWN OWNERS; UNKNOWN

TENANTS; UNKNOWN SPOUSES; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS FOR PUBLICATION The requisite Affidavit having been duly filed in my office, NOTICE is hereby given you, UNKNOWN OWNERS; UNKNOWN TENANTS; UNKNOWN SPOUSES; UNKNOWN HEIRS and NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants in the above-entitled suit, that the said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, by the said Plaintiff, against you and other Defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain mortgage concerning the premises described as follows, to-wit: Lot Two Hundred and Eighteen (218) as designated upon the Final Plat No. 4 of Linden Pointe, being a Subdivision of part of Section 7, Township 43 North, Range 2 East of the 3rd Principal Meridian, the plat of which is recorded in Book 48 of Plats on Page 33B in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois. COMMON ADDRESS: 3737 Linden Road Rockford, IL 61109 P.I.N.: 16-07-253-001 And for other relief; that Summons was duly issued out of the said Court against you as provided by law, and that the suit is now pending. NOW, THEREFORE, unless you, the said above-named Defendants, file your Answer to the Complaint of said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Winnebago County Courthouse in the City of Rockford, Illinois, on or before the 29th day of January, 2018, default may be entered in accordance with the prayer of said Complaint. THOMAS A. KLEIN, Clerk of the Circuit Court, 17th Judicial Circuit, Winnebago County, Illinois PREPARED BY: Yashekia T. Simpkins (ARDC #6307014) HINSHAW & CULBERTSON LLP 100 Park Avenue P.O. Box 1389 Rockford, IL 61105-1389 Phone: 815-490-4900 Fax: 815-490-4901 ysimpkins@hinshawlaw.com 8416R TRRT 1/10 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO PROBATE DIVISION ESTATE OF JOHN HENRY MORRIS, DECEASED. NO. 17 P 468 CLAIM NOTICE

NOTICE is given of the death of JOHN HENRY MORRIS, who died on October 11, 2017. Letters of Office were issued on December 15, 2017, to First Midwest Bank, 2801 W. Jefferson St., Joliet, IL 60435, as Independent Administrator of the estate, whose attorney of record is Melinda C. Martin, 20 N. Clark St., Suite 1900, Chicago, IL 60602. Notice is given to Derrick Whyte, who is an heir of the decedent whose address was not stated in the petition for independent administration of the estate. This means that the administrator will not have to obtain court orders of filed estate papers in court during probate. The estate will be administered without court supervision unless interested persons ask the court to become involved. Claims against the estate may be filed with the estate representative or the Office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk Probate Division at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 W. State St., Rockford, IL 61101, or both, on or before June 27, 2018, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by section 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office - Probate Division, must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed. Melinda C. Martin Whitney T. Martin Righeimer Martin & Cinquino 20 N. Clark St., Ste 1900 Chicago, IL 60602 IARDC #: 6290140/6317508 8418R TRRT 1/10 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY – IN PROBATE In the Matter of the Estate of: EVELYN R. PODESTA, Deceased. CASE NO. 2017 P 540 NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION – HEIRS AND CLAIMS Notice is given of the death of Evelyn R. Podesta of Rockford, Illinois, Letters of Office were issued on December 8, 2017, to Alpine Bank of Rockford, IL, as Executor, P.O. Box 6086, Rockford, IL 61125, whose attorney is Theodore Liebovich, 415 South Mulford Road, P.O. Box 6066, Rockford, IL 61125-1066. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before June 28, 2018, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of the 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 5/18-3 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 office of the Clerk of the Court at Winnebago County Courthouse, Probate Division, 400 West State St., Rockford, Illinois 61101 or with the estate legal representative or both. Copies of claims filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the estate legal representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed. ALPINE BANK OF ROCKFORD, IL, Executor. 8419R TRRT 1/10 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO SS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: WILLIAM M. RIGGLE, Deceased. NO: 2017 P 531 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of WILLIAM M. RIGGLE, Letters of Office were issued on December 15, 2017, to JOY V. BOHN, 7025 Stearman Drive, Loves Park, Illinois 61111, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is PETER A. SAVITSKI, 838 North Main Street, Rockford, Illinois 61103. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before June 30, 2018, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by 755 ILCS 5/18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975 as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date as stated above shall be barred. Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk-Probate Division at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois, or with the estate legal representative, or both. Copies of claims filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office-Probate Division, must be mailed or delivered to the estate legal representative and to his/her attorney within ten days after it has been filed. DATED: December 18, 2017 JOY V. BOHN ADMINISTRATOR TO COLLECT Attorney Peter A. Savitski ARDC No.: 2463741 838 North Main Street Rockford, Illinois 61103 (815) 963-0370 8420R TRRT 1/10

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n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE OF THE PRESTON RIDGE PARTNERS INVESTMENTS II TRUST Plaintiff, -v.BEVERLY KING A/K/A BEVERLY INGRAM, et al Defendant 17 CH 00194 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 30, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on January 30, 2018, 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 7 AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF ALPINE PARK, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE EAST 1/2 OF SECTION 29, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, AND RE-PLAT OF LOTS 62, 63 AND PART OF 66 AND PART OF EAST LAWN DRIVE AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF BULKLEY ACRES, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 32 OF PLATS ON PAGE 83 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS Commonly known as 4817 ALPINE PARK DRIVE, ROCKFORD, IL 61108 Property Index No. 12-29-428003 (173D343). 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. 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 14-17-01845. 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. 14-17-01845 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 17 CH 00194 TJSC#: 37-8253 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. I3071043 P8380R TRRT 1/3 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS CITY OF ROCKFORD, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION Plaintiff, vs. HAROLD SUSKI, J.D. MARK, INC., JOSEPH SUSKI, UNKNOWN OWNERS, AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants, 17 CH 471 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, January 25, 2018 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: F A HORSMANS ADD S 23.79FT E1/4 LOT 18 + N 5.21FT E 1/4 LOT 017 BLOCK 001. Commonly known as 452 UNDERWOOD ST, ROCKFORD, IL 61101. P.I.N. 11-22-202-004. The mortgaged real estate is vacant land. 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 Mr. Matthew D. Flores at Plaintiff’s Attorney, City of Rockford Department of Law, 425 East State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61104. (779) 348-7395. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3070926 P8381R TRRT 1/3 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

WINNEBAGO COUNTY ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, vs. ROBERT J. RILLIE AKA ROBERT RILLIE; MICHELLE S. RILLIE AKA MICHELLE RILLIE; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants, 15 CH 870 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, January 25, 2018, at the hour of 1:00 p.m., Intercounty’s Winnebago County office, 7210 East State Street, Suite 102, Rockford, Illinois 61108, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: LOT FIFTY (50) AS DESIGNATED UPON PLAT NO. 5 OF PARKVIEW ESTATES SUBDIVISION, OF PART OF THE WEST HALF (1/2) OF SECTION 29, TOWNSHIP 45 NORTH, RANGE 2, EAST OF THE THIRD (3RD) PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH IS RECORDED IN BOOK 35 OF PLATS ON PAGE 3 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. P.I.N. 08-29-326-003. Commonly known as 1515 Roosevelt Road, Machesney Park, Illinois 61115. The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call The Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Anselmo Lindberg & Associates, LLC, 1771 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563-1890. (630) 453-6960. For Bidding instructions visit www.alolawgroup.com 24 hours prior to sale. F15090053 I3070925 P8382R TRRT 1/3 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Plaintiff, vs. CARLON J. WASHINGTON AKA CARLON WASHINGTON; MARLON T. WASHINGTON AKA MARLON WASHINGTON; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants, 17 CH 339 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, January 25, 2018, at the hour of 1:00 p.m., Intercounty’s Winnebago County office, 7210 East State Street, Suite 102, Rockford, Illinois 61108, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: THE EAST HALF (1/2) OF LOTS ONE (1), TWO (2) AND THREE (3) IN BLOCK TWO (2) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF ROCKTON AVENUE SECOND ADDITION, BEING A SUBDIVISION IN THE NORTH

HALF (1/2) OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 11, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH ADDITION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 3 OF PLATS ON PAGE 61 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS, THE WEST LINE OF SAID PREMISES BEING PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOTS, ALSO THE WEST HALF (1/2) OF THE ALLEY (VACATED) RUNNING NORTH AND SOUTH BETWEEN AND ADJACENT TO THE LOTS ONE (1), TWO (2), THREE (3) AND THIRTY (30) IN SAID BLOCK TWO (2); SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. P.I.N. 11-11-104-002. Commonly known as 24262428 Jonathan Avenue, Rockford, Illinois 61103. The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call The Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Anselmo Lindberg & Associates, LLC, 1771 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563-1890. (630) 453-6960. For Bidding instructions visit www.alolawgroup.com 24 hours prior to sale. F1704002 I3070921 P8383R TRRT 1/3 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC DBA CHAMPION MORTGAGE COMPANY; Plaintiff, vs. UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF GWENDOLYN F. DOOLAN, DECEASED; THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; ASSOCIATED BANK, N.A.; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; SHAWN DOOLAN JAMES DOOLAN; CURT DOOLAN; SHERRY KATHLEEN ZACK, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR GWENDOLYN F. DOOLAN, DECEASED; Defendants, 17 CH 586 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, January 25, 2018 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 82 as designated upon Campus Hills Subdivision, Plat No. 1, part of the North East 1/4 and the North 1/2 of the North 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 2, Township 44 North, Range 1, East of the Third Principal Meridian, Rockford, Illinois, the plat of which

Subdivision is recorded in Book 23 of Plats on page 99 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois. P.I.N. 11-02-403-040. Commonly known as 1415 Notre Dame Road, Rockford, IL 61103. 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. 17-030588 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3070924 P8384R TRRT 1/3 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO BOARD OF EDUCATION, ROCKFORD SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 205, WINNEBAGO – BOONE COUNTIES, ILLINOIS Plaintiff, v. ROCKFORD HOME FINANCE SERIES THREE (3), ROCKFORD HOME FINANCE LLC, MICHAEL RICHARD MONTRIEF IRREVOCABLE TRUST, Michael Richard Montrief Trustee, ROBERT KAEMPEN, Individually, and as Trustee of the Rockford Investment Group Irrevocable Trust, MICHAEL MONTRIEF, an Individual, ROCKFORD INVESTORS GROUP LLC, an Illinois limited liability company, ROCKFORD HOMES LLC, a Wyoming limited liability company, THE STATE OF ILLINOIS SECRETARY OF STATE and UNKNOWN OWNERS Defendants. Case No. 2017 ED 14 NOTICE TO UNKNOWN OWNERS FOR PUBLICATION The requisite Affidavit having been duly filed in my office, NOTICE is hereby given you, UNKNOWN OWNERS, Defendants in the above-entitled suit, that the said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, by the said Plaintiff, against you and other Defendants, praying for the condemnation of a certain portion of the property described as follows, to-wit: The West Half (1/2) of Lot Four (4) as designated upon the Plat of Kling and Kjellberg’s Subdivision of South Park Lot One (1) (E.R.), the Plat of which Subdivision is recorded in Book 58 of Deeds (Plats) on Page 18 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois. Common Address: 524 Union Street, Rockford, Illinois 61104 PROPERTY CODE: 11-26179-017 And for other relief; that Summons was duly issued out of the said Court against you as provided by law, and that the suit is now pending. NOW, THEREFORE, unless you, the said above-named Defendants, file or otherwise make your appearance in this case in

the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Winnebago County Courthouse in the City of Rockford, Illinois, thirty (30) days from the date of December 20, 2017, a trial may be held and judgment entered against you for the relief asked for in the Complaint. Dated: December 15, 2017 BOARD OF EDUCATION, ROCKFORD SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 205, WINNEBAGO – BOONE COUNTIES, ILLINOIS By: HINSHAW & CULBERTSON LLP Yashekia T. Simpkins One of Its Attorneys Yashekia T. Simpkins ARDC 6307014 Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP 100 Park Avenue P.O. Box 1389 Rockford, IL 61105-1389 Phone: 815-490-4900 Fax: 815-490-4901 ysimpkins@hinshawlaw.com 8385R TRRT 1/3 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN RE THE ESTATE OF: ORLEY D. LARSON, Deceased. No. 2017 P 525 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of ORLEY D. LARSON. Letters of Office were issued on December 4, 2017 to SANDRA J. HENKE of 1108 Peterson Avenue, Eau Claire, Wisconsin 54703, who is the legal representative of the Estate. The attorney for the Estate is James M. DiVerde, Jr. of HOWARD & HARDYMAN, LLP, 124 N.Water Street, Suite 100, PO Box 1616, Rockford, Illinois 61110-0116. Any claims against the Estatemay be filed on or before June 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 must be filed with the Office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk-Probate Division at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 W. State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61101. 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: December 11, 2017 SANDRA J. HENKE, Executor James M. DiVerde, Jr. ARDC# 6312675 HOWARD & HARDYMAN, LLP 124 N. Water Street, Suite 100 Rockford, Illinois 61107 (815) 964-8888 jdiverde@howardhardyman.com Attorneys for the Estate of ORLEY D. LARSON 8386R TRRT 1/3 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS PROBATE DIVISION Estate of Jeannine P. Gregg, Deceased. No. 16-P-403 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given to creditors of Jeannine P. Gregg of the death of the above-named Decedent on October 11, 2015. Letters of Office were issued to Jill Heeren, c/o Attorney Ami Lynn Orava, Blakely & Blakely Law Firm, 611 E. Grand Ave, Ste. A, Beloit, WI 53511. 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 61101, or with the Representative, or both, by June 20, 2018, 6 months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or within three months of the date of mailing of this notice, if later. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the Representative and to the Attorney within ten days after it has been filed. Name: Attorney Ami Lynn Orava Firm Name: Blakely & Blakely Law Firm Attorney for: Executor Address: 611 E. Grand Ave., Ste. A City & Zip: Beloit, WI 53511 Telephone: 608-365-4401 Atty. No.: 6313657 8387R TRRT 1/3 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO SS STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO In the Matter of the Estate of: JIMMIE D. KEILBACK, Deceased. Case No.: 2017-P-519 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of Jimmie D. Keilback, who died on October 19, 2017. Letters of Office were issued on November 30, 2017, to Terry L. Keilback, 807 Stephanie Ln., Winnebago, IL 61088, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is Franklin J. Eubank, Jr., 126 N. Church Street, Rockford, IL 61101-1002. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before July 5, 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, IL 61101 or with the estate legal representative, or both. Copies of claims filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office-Probate Division, must be mailed or delivered to the estate legal representative and to his/her attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed. Dated: 12/13/17 BY: /s/ Terry L. Keilback Terry L. Keilback, Estate representative Franklin J. Eubank, Jr. Attorney at Law 126 N. Church Street Rockford, IL 61101-1002 (815) 961-9668 Attorney for estate representative 8388R TRRT 1/3 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a Flooring Installation business in said County and State under the name of Blue Ribbon Premier Hardwoods at the following post office addresses: 4436 Lori Dr., Apt. C, Rockford, IL 61114; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Christy A. Knutson SIGNED: Christy A. Knutson 12/15/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 15th day of December, A.D. 2017. Lisa L. Frederick, Notary Public

My Commission Expires May 26, 2021 8392R TRRT 1/3 n n n PUBLIC NOTICE OF SALE Midwest Self Storage, 1401 Windsor Rd., Loves Park, IL 61111, gives notice of an ONLINE AUCTION of property to satisfy landlord’s lien. Sale ends on January 6th, 2018 at 10:00 am CST on StorageAuctions.com (https:// storageauctions.com/). Units will be posted to site in advance of sale. Property will be sold to highest bidder. If there are no bidders, the property will be donated to charity or disposed of accordingly. Cleanup and removal deposit will be required. Seller reserves the right to withdraw property from sale or refuse any bid. Property includes contents of units of the following tenants: Cheryl Brown (162), Nicholas Antimucci (159), Jeff Rice (92), Dan Thornton (131), Babbie Turnmire (71), Andrew Rodriguez (238), Greg Humphry (115,123). Call (815) 633-2333 for more info. 8393R TRRT 12/27 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS, CIRCUIT COURT WINNEBAGO COUNTY NOTICE OF FILING A REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE (ADULT) Request of: Ethan Tyler Johann-Russell Current Name Case Number: 17 MR 1050 There will be a court date on my Request to change my name from: Ethan Tyler Johann-Russell to the new name of: Ethan Tyler Martin Johann. The court date will be held: On January 3, 2018 at 10:00 a.m., at 400 W. State St., Rockford, IL, Winnebago County, in Courtroom #412. /s/ Ethan Johann-Russell Ethan Johann-Russell Current Name 8394R TRRT 1/3 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a Landscaping & Snow Removal, (raking), mowing, trimming, planting, mulching business in said County and State under the name of Unique Landscaping & Snow Removal at the following post office addresses: 1006 23rd St., Rockford, IL 61108; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Unique Patterson; Robert Jefferson SIGNED: Unique Patterson 12/18/17 SIGNED: Robert Jefferson 12/18/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 18th day of December, A.D. 2017. Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Thalia Gallardo, DEPUTY 8398R TRRT 1/3 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 Clothing & Accessories business in said County and State under the name of Midwest Threads at the following post office addresses: 2322 Charles St., Rockford, IL 61108; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Ebony Davis SIGNED: Ebony Davis 12/4/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 4th day of December, A.D. 2017. Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Luanne Kaspar, DEPUTY 8399R TRRT 1/3

December 27, 2017 The Rock River Times.

n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE OF THE PRESTON RIDGE PARTNERS INVESTMENTS II TRUST Plaintiff, -v.- BEVERLY KING A/K/A BEVERLY INGRAM, et al Defendant 17 CH 00194 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 30, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on January 30, 2018, 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 4817 ALPINE PARK DRIVE, ROCKFORD, IL 61108 Property Index No. 12-29-428-003 (173D343). 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. 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 14-17-01845. 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. 14-17-01845 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 17 CH 00194 TJSC#: 37-8253 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. I3071043 P8380R TRRT 1/3 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY - ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS CITY OF ROCKFORD, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION Plaintiff, vs. HAROLD SUSKI, J.D. MARK, INC., JOSEPH SUSKI, UNKNOWN OWNERS, AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants, 17 CH 471 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, January 25, 2018 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 452 UNDERWOOD ST, ROCKFORD, IL 61101.

P.I.N. 11-22-202-004. The mortgaged real estate is vacant land. 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 Mr. Matthew D. Flores at Plaintiff’s Attorney, City of Rockford Department of Law, 425 East State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61104. (779) 348-7395. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3070926 P8381R TRRT 1/3 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY - ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, vs. ROBERT J. RILLIE AKA ROBERT RILLIE; MICHELLE S. RILLIE AKA MICHELLE RILLIE; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants, 15 CH 870 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, January 25, 2018, at the hour of 1:00 p.m., Intercounty’s Winnebago County office, 7210 East State Street, Suite 102, Rockford, Illinois 61108, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 08-29-326-003. Commonly known as 1515 Roosevelt Road, Machesney Park, Illinois 61115. The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call The Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Anselmo Lindberg & Associates, LLC, 1771 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563-1890. (630) 453-6960. For Bidding instructions visit www.alolawgroup.com 24 hours prior to sale. F15090053 I3070925 P8382R TRRT 1/3 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY - ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Plaintiff, vs. CARLON J. WASHINGTON AKA CARLON WASHINGTON; MARLON T. WASHINGTON AKA MARLON WASHINGTON; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants, 17 CH 339 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, January 25, 2018, at the hour of 1:00 p.m., Intercounty’s Winnebago County office, 7210 East State Street, Suite 102, Rockford, Illinois 61108, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 11-11-104-002. Commonly known as 2426-2428 Jonathan Avenue, Rockford, Illinois 61103. The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call The Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Anselmo Lindberg & Associates, LLC, 1771 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563-1890. (630) 453-6960. For Bidding instructions visit www.alolawgroup.com 24 hours prior to sale. F1704002 I3070921 P8383R TRRT 1/3 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY - ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC DBA CHAMPION MORTGAGE COMPANY; Plaintiff, vs. UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF GWENDOLYN F. DOOLAN, DECEASED; THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; ASSOCIATED BANK, N.A.; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; SHAWN DOOLAN JAMES DOOLAN; CURT DOOLAN; SHERRY KATHLEEN ZACK, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR GWENDOLYN F. DOOLAN, DECEASED; Defendants, 17 CH 586 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, January 25, 2018 at the hour of 1:00 p.m. at Intercounty’s Winnebago County office, 7210 East State Street, Suite 102, Rockford, Illinois 61108, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 11-02-403-040. Commonly known as 1415 Notre Dame Road, Rockford, IL 61103. 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. 17-030588 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3070924 P8384R TRRT 1/3 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Plaintiff, -v.- MICHELLE R. SAVAIANO, et al Defendant 17 CH 0000408 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 January 26, 2018, 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 1731 DOUGLAS ST, ROCKFORD, IL 61103 Property Index No. 11-13-182-004 (193A615). 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. 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 14-17-05668. 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. 14-17-05668 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 17 CH 0000408 TJSC#: 37-8944 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. I3070234 P8360R TRRT 12/27 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO BANK OF AMERICA NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR RESIDENTIAL ASSET MORTGAGE PRODUCTS, INC., MORTGAGE ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-RP1 Plaintiff, -v.- CHERYL R. TUNISON, et al Defendant 17 CH 00203 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 17, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on January 11, 2018, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1722 HUFFMAN BLVD., ROCKFORD, IL 61103 Property Index No. 11-14-183-011. The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-17-01929. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-17-01929 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 17 CH 00203 TJSC#: 37-10789 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. I3070267 P8361R TRRT 12/27

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n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY - ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION; Plaintiff, vs. BRADLEY WENGER; NICOLE WENGER; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; JANET K. BALISTRERI Defendants, 17 CH 494 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, January 18, 2018 at the hour of 1:00 p.m. at Intercounty’s Winnebago County office, 7210 East State Street, Suite 102, Rockford, Illinois 61108, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 04-19-227-013. Commonly known as 84 Bristlewood Court, Rockton, IL 61072. 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. 17-019605 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3070147 P8364R TRRT 12/27 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE (CWALT 2006-19CB) Plaintiff, -v.- DONNA S. GLASS, et al Defendant 17 CH 0000543 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 30, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on February 8, 2018, 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 12020 TRESEMER ROAD, ROSCOE, IL 61073 Property Index No. 04-29-152-014 (029B369). 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. 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 14-17-07151. 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. 14-17-07151 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 17 CH 0000543 TJSC#: 37-8249 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. I3070856 P8405R TRRT 1/10 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Plaintiff,

-v.- GORDON SWANLUND A/K/A GORDON DAVID SWANLUND, et al Defendant 17 CH 119 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 20, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on January 23, 2018, 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 233 RENROSE AVENUE, LOVES PARK, IL 61111 Property Index No. 11-01-254-009. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. 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 260720. 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. 260720 Case Number: 17 CH 119 TJSC#: 37-11220 I3072050 P8406R TRRT 1/10 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY - ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS HSBC BANK USA NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR FREMONT HOME LOAN TRUST 2006-C, MORTGAGE BACKED CERTIFICATES SERIES 2006-C; Plaintiff, vs. MAEGAN A. KACHMAR; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF MAEGAN A. KACHMAR, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 17 ch 768 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, February 1, 2018 at the hour of 1:00 p.m. at Intercounty’s Winnebago County office, 7210 East State Street, Suite 102, Rockford, Illinois 61108, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 11-17-353-036. Commonly known as 4311 Nina Terrace, Rockford, IL 61101. The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call sales department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 360-9455. WA17-0327 I3071610 P8407R TRRT 1/10 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY - ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS TRICOMA TRUST TTSSR 1; Plaintiff, vs. BRENDA JUSINO AKA BRENDA L. JUSINO AKA BRENDA BARRIOS AKA BRENDA L. BARRIOS AKA BRENDA L. JUSINO CORTES AKA BRENDA JUSINO CORTES; WILLIAM BARRIOS; ROCK RIVER WATER RECLAMATION DISTRICT; THE CITY OF ROCKFORD, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 15 ch 1010 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, February 1, 2018 at the hour of 1:00 p.m. at Intercounty’s Winnebago County office, 7210 East State Street, Suite 102, Rockford, Illinois 61108, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 11-11-103-016. Commonly known as 2207 Jonathan Avenue, Rockford, IL 61103. The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call sales department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 360-9455. W17-0137 I3071609 P8408R TRRT 1/10 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY - ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE FOR AMERICAN HOME MORTGAGE INVESTMENT TRUST 2006-3, Plaintiff, vs. DANIEL P. ADAMS; JACQUELINE A. ADAMS; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR AMERICAN BROKERS CONDUIT; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants, 15 CH 105 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, February 1, 2018 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 7580 Bridlewood Road, Caledonia, IL 61011. P.I.N. 08-35-251-006. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. For information call Ms. Nicole Fox at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Potestivo & Associates, P.C., 251 Diversion Street, Rochester, Michigan 48307. (248) 853-4400 ext 1200. C14-04195 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3071599 P8409R TRRT 1/10 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY - ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR J.P. MORGAN MORTGAGE ACQUISITION TRUST 2007-CH3, ASSET BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-CH3 Plaintiff, vs. NANCY L. CLARK, THE CHICAGO TRUST COMPANY AKA CHICAGO TITLE LAND TRUST COMPANY, CFNA RECEIVABLES (MD), INC AS SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO ASSOCIATES FINANCE, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO, WINNEBAGO COUNTY TREASURER, PEARSON PLUMBER PLUMBING AND HEATING COMPANY, UNKNOWN OWNERS, GENERALLY, AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants, 15 CH 169 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, February 1, 2018, at the hour of 1:00 p.m., in Intercounty’s Winnebago County office, 7210 East State Street, Suite 102, Rockford, Illinois 61108, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 8015 Scott Lane, Machesney Park, IL 61115. P.I.N. 08-30-479-004. The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call Mr. Anthony Porto at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Kluever & Platt, L.L.C., 150 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (312) 236-0077. SPSF.2039 I3071597 P8410R TRRT 1/10 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT INDIVIDUALLY BUT AS TRUSTEE FOR PRETIUM MORTGAGE ACQUISITION TRUST Plaintiff, -v.- SUONG HO CHO, et al Defendant 16 CH 00953 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 15, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on January 25, 2018, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 15550 STONECREST ROAD, SOUTH BELOIT, IL 61080 Property Index No. 04-04-451-005.

The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-16-15178. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-16-15178 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 16 CH 00953 TJSC#: 37-11224 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. I3071943 P8412R TRRT 1/10 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. MATTHEW J. JACKSON; Defendants, 16 CH 976 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, January 18, 2018 at the hour of 1:00 p.m. at Intercounty’s Winnebago County office, 7210 East State Street, Suite 102, Rockford, Illinois 61108, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 11-25-380-019. Commonly known as 1632 13th Avenue, Rockford, IL 61104. 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. 16-033138 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3070149 P8362R TRRT 12/27

December 27, 2017 The Rock River Times. n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO NORTHWEST BANK OF ROCKFORD, Plaintiff, VS. SHAWN HOFFMAN a/k/a SHAWN C. HOFFMAN,UNKNOWN OTHERS, NONRECORD CLAIMAINTS and UNKNOWN TENANTS, Defendants. C ASE NO. 2017 CH 43 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure heretofore entered by the said Court on the 15th day of September, 2017 in the above-entitled cause, GARY CARAUNA, Sheriff of Winnebago County, Illinois will on the 25th day of January, 2018 at the hour of 11:00 A.M., at the Winnebago County Criminal Justice Center, 650 W. State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61102 sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash and all singular, the following described premises and real estate in said Judgment mentioned, situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment to-wit: Commonly known as: 705 High Street Pecatonica, Illinois 61063 P.I.N Number: 09-29-402-020 Property Code: 461 D 236 The property is commonly known as 705 High Street Pecatonica, Illinois 61063 and is improved with a residential property. Judgment was taken in the amount of $98,094.71 on behalf of Northwest Bank of Rockford. Property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes and is offered for sale without any representations as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. Sale terms are cash or certified funds 25% at time of sale and the balance, including the judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential

Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser to the person conducting the sale, provided that in no event shall the fee exceed $300 is due within 24 hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. Upon payment in full on the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a certificate of sale which will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. Respective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. For information, contact Timothy F. Horning attorney for Plaintiff, 3400 N. Rockton Avenue, Rockford, IL 61103. Pursuant to Section 15-1507 (c)(7) of the Illinois Code of Civil Procedure, no information other than the information contained in this Notice will be provided. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER) YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701 (C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Attorney Timothy F. Horning Meyer and Horning P.C. Attorney for Plaintiff 3400 N. Rockton Avenue Rockford, IL 61103 815/636-9300 8414R TRRT 1/10 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO NORTHWEST BANK OF ROCKFORD, Plaintiff, VS. KAREN S. RICE A/K/A KAREN SUE RICE

A/K/A KAREN RICE, THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW OR LEGATEES OF JEFFREY J. RADKE, DECEASED, CLAIMANTS AGAINST THE ESTATE OF JEFFREY J. RADKE, D’ANN GRANGER A/K/A D’ANN MICHELLE RICE, AN HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF JEFFREY J. RADKE, JASON RADKE A/K/A JASON ANDREW RADKE AN HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF JEFFREY J. RADKE, CHAD RADKE A/K/A CHAD JEFFREY RADKE AN HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF JEFFERY J. RADKE, UNKNOWN OTHERS, NONRECORD CLAIMAINTS and UNKNOWN TENANTS, Defendants. CASE NO. 2017 CH 44 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure heretofore entered by the said Court on the 3RD day of November, 2017 in the above-entitled cause, GARY CARAUNA, Sheriff of Winnebago County, Illinois will on the 25th day of January, 2018 at the hour of 11:00 A.M., at the Winnebago County Criminal Justice Center, 650 W. State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61102 sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash and all singular, the following described premises and real estate in said Judgment mentioned, situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment to-wit: Commonly known as: 2212 Havaview Drive Rockford, Illinois 61101 Property Code: 198B 018 P.I.N. Number: 11-18-152-012 The property is commonly known as 2212 Havaview Drive Rockford, Illinois 61101 and is improved with a residential property. Judgment was taken in the amount of $97,739.13 on behalf of Northwest Bank of Rockford. Property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes and is offered for sale without any representations as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid.

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Farm & Ag

Dicamba warnings reached By Johnathan Hettinger

Midwest Center for Investigative Reporting

The Illinois Department of Agriculture was warned a year ago about the potential crop damage that could be caused by the herbicide dicamba if the department didn’t tighten regulations on the herbicide’s use, according to department documents. The warning came from an industry group of pesticide applicators during a December 2016 meeting held to discuss whether the pesticide should be designated as “restricted use,” which means only certified applicators can apply the pesticide. A non-restricted use pesticide can be purchased and applied by anyone and records of application are not required. The usage of dicamba increased significantly in 2017, after a November 2016 decision by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to approve new formulations of the herbicide for use on a new genetically modified soybean seed made by Monsanto. Since then, after damage from dicamba spread across the Midwest and South, the U.S. EPA took steps to restrict the herbicide’s use. Five states have taken additional steps to limit the spraying of dicamba. Experts say the herbicide damaged at least 600,000 acres of Illinois soybeans and reportedly injured trees at Illinois nature preserves and vineyards in Southern Illinois. But to date, the Illinois department has not taken action and has said it has no plans to. Monsanto, the St. Louis-based agriculture company developed the seed in response to “super weeds” that developed resistance to other herbicides and touted the soybeans as its biggest biotech launch in company history. Monsanto had four representatives at the December meeting. Jean Payne, the executive director of the Illinois Fertilizer and Chemical Association, an industry group of pesticide applicators and chemical companies, proposed the December 2016 meeting after other states, including Indiana and Arkansas, had imposed additional regulations on dicamba for the 2017 growing season. Dicamba, which is made by BASF and Monsanto, is a very volatile herbicide that harms traditional soybeans and other sensitive plants. Details of the meeting were contained in state documents obtained through a Freedom of Information request by the Midwest Center for Investigative Reporting. “We wanted to have the meeting to discuss it,” Payne said. “We wanted to see what we thought the issues were and how to be consistent with neighboring states.” But Payne, whose organization includes both Monsanto and BASF, said many officials in the meeting agreed that it was unfair to impose additional regulations because they

had never been imposed on dicamba before. The GMO seeds, which made up about one-third of all soybeans in Illinois this year, were first planted in 2016, but the herbicide was not legally allowed to be used on soybeans until 2017. In 2016, when there were not major issues with dicamba in Illinois, farmers in Arkansas and Missouri illegally sprayed old versions of the herbicide on the seeds. The resulting crop damage led to lawsuits and, in Arkansas, even resulted in a farmer allegedly shooting and killing another farmer.

Federal regulators, other states take action

Illinois agriculture department oversees pesticides

Farm groups opposed educational mailing on dicamba

In Illinois, the Department of Agriculture’s director can unilaterally make the decision to designate a pesticide as “restricted use,” which requires trained and certified applicators to apply it, while other states, like Indiana, require legislation to make such a designation. The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency does not regulate pesticides. A spokesperson for the Illinois Department of Agriculture, Morgan Booth, disputed that the meeting concerned designating dicamba as a restricted use pesticide. “The meeting that you reference was not specifically held to discuss ‘making dicamba a restricted use pesticide’ but was more of a general discussion of the new formulations of dicamba becoming USEPA-registered,” Booth said. However, meeting documents outline the pros and cons of naming dicamba a restricted use pesticide and of the more than 100 entities that are listed as having restricted use pesticides, only Monsanto was represented. A sign-in sheet shows that four Monsanto officials, including lobbyists and business people, were present, despite no Monsanto officials being on the agenda or email exchanges prior to the meeting. Booth pointed out that the EPA did not name dicamba a restricted use pesticide in 2017. “The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is responsible for making determinations regarding restricted use versus general use pesticides at the federal level. At that time, the Illinois Department of Agriculture did not see a reason to make any additional restrictions,” Booth said. Nationwide, at least 3.1 million acres of soybeans in at least 19 states were damaged by dicamba this year, according to Kevin Bradley, a professor at the University of Missouri. While the Illinois agriculture department has not taken any action, the U.S. EPA named dicamba a restricted use pesticide for 2018. Booth said the agriculture department does not plan to take any additional action beyond

Nationwide, at least 3.1 million acres of soybeans were damaged by dicamba this year, according to Kevin Bradley, a professor at the University of Missouri. While the Illinois agriculture department has not taken any action, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency named dicamba a restricted use pesticide for 2018.In addition, at least four other states – Arkansas, Minnesota, Missouri and North Dakota – have imposed additional restrictions for 2018. Arkansas banned use of the herbicide

In March, farm groups in Illinois did not support a mailing to help educate applicators about dicamba, according to an email from Jean Payne, president of the Illinois Fertilizer and Chemical Association, an industry group of pesticide applicators. “I wasn’t able to convince the farm groups on CBMP [The Council on Best Management Practices] to help fund an educational mailing to pesticide applicator (sic) on Dicamba management. I must be losing my touch. Otherwise I don’t know how we could fund such a mailing,” Payne wrote to Warren Goetsch and Scott Frank, of the Illinois Department of Agriculture. The Illinois Council on Best Management Practices is a coalition of farm groups and companies whose mission is “to assist and encourage the EPA’s restriction, though at least four other states have.

Industry group detailed issues

Warren Goetsch, deputy director of the Illinois agriculture department, and Scott Frank, manager of support services for the department, hosted the meeting at the department’s offices. In addition to three representatives from the fertilizer and chemical association, there was one representative from the Illinois Farm Bureau, three from Illinois Soybean Association and University of Illinois professor Aaron Hager were scheduled to speak at the meeting, according to a sign-in sheet and agenda obtained by the Midwest Center. Payne said Monsanto argued for the pesticide not to be named as restricted use. Payne said BASF, which did not have any officials at the meeting, was not opposed to the designation. Monsanto did not respond to repeated requests for comment. In December, Monsanto spokeswoman Charla Lord said Monsanto would no longer comment to the Midwest Center because it was unhappy with the Center’s coverage. Monsanto spokeswoman Christi Dixon

after April 15 – effectively banning its use on soybeans – after widespread damage from dicamba in that state. Tennessee, which named dicamba a restricted use pesticide and banned older versions of dicamba in July, has not taken any additional steps for 2018. Iowa, where experts estimate 150,000 acres were damaged, also does not plan to impose any additional restrictions on dicamba, said Iowa Department of Agriculture spokesman Dustin Vande Hoef.

adoption of best management practices (BMPs) to protect and enhance natural resources and the sustainability of agriculture in Illinois.” The farm groups included are the Illinois Farm Bureau, the Illinois Corn Growers Association, the Illinois Pork Producers and the Illinois Soybean Association Checkoff Program. The other four members are the IFCA, Syngenta, Monsanto and Growmark. “I’m doing a special newsletter to our members and I’ll share it with the farm groups in the hope they can do something for their members who are private applicators…or with Dicamba anyone who knows how to drive a sprayer,” Payne wrote. Payne meant that anyone could apply dicamba because it was not a restricted use pesticide.

referred the Center to Monsanto.com/ dicamba. That site contains information about leaf cupping, how Monsanto tested the herbicide, and information about changes for 2018. Odessa Hines, a spokeswoman for BASF, said in 2017, the company’s focus was to work with states and the EPA on label updates to “develop a long-term solution.” Before the meeting, Payne outlined the potential issues in a document sent to attendees on December 8, 2016. She wrote that: • Dicamba use, especially later in the season, could damage specialty crops like pumpkins, vegetables and vineyards, trees and other non-resistant types of soybeans. • Anyone could apply dicamba with “no requirement to show competency or understanding of their legal use and no record of application required.” • The herbicide might still harm other crops through physical drift. “While the ‘vapor grip’ technology may reduce volatilization, it does not purport to reduce physical drift,” Payne wrote. Payne said that the restriction would mitigate “ill advised applications,” provide more accountability, and make it less likely that other crops would be damaged. She also

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state in 2016 shared a recommendation from Indiana and Arkansas about why those states were labeling dicamba restricted use. Payne said that without recordkeeping required by the “restricted use” designation, applicators are the only ones keeping records of dicamba use, while non-certified applicators may not be. If a problem arises, then an applicator could be blamed, while farmers without records may not be. Monsanto and BASF have partly blamed the widespread damage to soybean fields on poor application of the herbicide. Meanwhile, Hager said that he told the group at the meeting that dicamba would damage crops in 2017. “We’ve seen this for 50 years,” Hager said. “It’s not going be any di�erent. We just don’t know the scope, scale and magnitude (of the damage), but it will happen.” Ultimately, Raymond Poe, the director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture who was not at the meeting, decided against the restricted use designation. “At the time, after we talked about it, the consensus of the group was that it couldn’t be justified in Illinois,” Payne said. She said that the fact that dicamba had been on the market for 30 years, had never before been named a restricted use pesticide and had never caused problems, made it hard to argue that the pesticide should be restricted. Hager, however, said that, with dicamba being sprayed on soybeans and later in the growing season, dicamba was used in new ways. “This is a di�erent pesticide, with the way the use has been,” Hager said. Hager said after the meeting, he stopped thinking about the restricted designation because he knew it wouldn’t happen. Additionally, Hager said that when he spoke to state pesticide complaint inspectors in the spring, he advised them “to buy a second pair of shoes this year” because they would be out in the fields a lot investigating dicamba damage.

Concerns become reality

Illinois, which had the second-most damage of any state, had more pesticide complaints in 2017 than any year since at least 1989, according to state records. The majority of complaints came in July and August. During this time, Tennessee, Arkansas and Missouri moved to ban dicamba, while Illinois did not take any action. In October, in response to the damage reports, the U.S. EPAintroduced new restrictions, including lowering the wind speeds in which dicamba could be applied, banned nighttime spraying and designated dicamba as a restricted use pesticide. This designation, which came at the suggestion

of Monsanto and BASF. It was the same designation that Poe, a 20-year veteran of the Illinois House of Representatives and lifelong farmer appointed to the position in 2015, rejected. Hines, the BASF spokeswoman, said the EPA’s new label should address issues. In the past, Monsanto has blamed nighttime applications of dicamba, people using o� brand versions of dicamba and misuse of those applying the herbicide. A “restricted use” designation addresses all three of those issues. However, Hager said he didn’t think problems like nighttime spraying and use of non-labeled forms of dicamba cited by Monsanto actually took place this year. Additionally, a survey of pesticide applicators by the fertilizer association also found that applicators believed issues were caused by legal spraying of o�cial Monsanto and BASF pesticides in Illinois. Hager said that dicamba drift was so significant that a restricted use designation likely would not have made much of a di�erence in limiting damage, and he does not expect the designation to help much in 2018. He said more restrictions, like those in a guide created by the fertilizer and chemical association, would be necessary to limit damage from dicamba. Booth, the spokeswoman for the agriculture department, said Illinois does not plan to impose any additional regulations on top of the EPA regulations. While Illinois still has not taken any other steps to restrict dicamba, Payne and the Illinois Fertilizer and Chemical Association developed a non-binding best management practices guide for dicamba usage in 2018. The guide asks farmers to plan ahead and make sure they don’t plant dicamba resistant soybeans next to non-resistant soybeans if fields are to be sprayed with dicamba. The guide also said spraying should cease earlier in the season because later season applications could cause more damage. Payne said the association has trained more than 1,000 applicators for 2018 and has dozens more trainings scheduled. “The (fertilizer and chemical association) has been the good guys in all this,” Hager said. “They’re the only ones to address this issue going forward in 2018. I had very little hope that anybody else would even touch this thing, but I give them a lot of credit for doing this and saying something.” The Midwest Center for Investigative Reporting is a nonprofit, online newsroom o�ering investigative and enterprise coverage of agribusiness, Big Ag and related issues through data analysis, visualizations, in-depth reports and interactive web tools. Visit them online at investigatemidwest.org.

Alternative crops: More options in 2018 BY GRANT MCCARTY CONTRIBUTOR

This week’s group of alternative crops have marketing challenges. You need to consider who the buyer is going to be as you set out planting these and doing research on the crop. Can you ﬁnd a brewer that wants your hops? Are there restaurants using mushrooms that would want yours? Will your customers eat pawpaws? Hops are used in the brewing process to give a beer that “hoppy” aroma. It is a crop that requires trellising, can take 3-4 years for full establishment, and is picked as a whole cone in late summer. Because its main purpose is brewing, you should consider establishing a relationship with a brewer early on. Another challenge in hops production is that it is picked as a whole cone and needs to be pelletized since that form is preferred for brewing purposes. Cultivated mushrooms, like shiitakes and oysters, can yield well on a small scale. You purchase the strain, which is like a seed, from a company and then you will “inoculate” your growing media. The growing media might be logs, straw, or others. You must match your strain with your growing media. If using a log, only certain tree varieties

will work well. It can take 12-18 months from inoculation to harvest of the mushrooms. Pawpaw trees produce a tropical type fruit. I find the flavor to be a cross between a banana and mango. To yield pawpaw fruit, you need a male and female tree. The fruit has a very short shelf life of 2-3 days. The Nanking Bush Cherry can reach heights of 9-15 feet as a shrub or small tree. It needs three years for establishment with fruit that is bright red ripening early to late summer. The cherry tree does not taste as good as traditional sweet or tart cherries but can fit in nicely in your farm. Hops, mushrooms, pawpaws, and bush cherries are all crops that should be tried out on a small planting to see if it fits into your growing situation. As each of these has di�erent needs, markets, pests, and infrastructure, you need to do further research before purchasing them. Next week, I’ll continue discussing other alternative crops. 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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Energy & Environment

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Looking back and moving ahead on environmental reforms By Drs. Robert & Sonia Vogl Contributors

The first environmental teach-in addressed sociopolitical issues including the environmental impacts of war. The organizers believed they could improve environmental conditions through politics and good government policies. It gave visibility to the concerns being raised by scientists regarding the ongoing environmental deterioration. It was symbolized by the fire on the Cuyahoga River, the death of Lake Erie and the oil spill impacting Santa Barbara. It served as a template for the nationwide teach-in on the environment on April 22 of the same year known as Earth Day. This event made millions of people aware of the damage being done to the planet and led to efforts by political leaders from both parties to curb water and air pollution and preserve wilderness areas and protect native species. Today at the national level the current administration is gutting environmental protections, ignoring calls to combat climate change and opening up public lands for resource extraction. Fortunately some states and cities are taking actions on their own to address environmental concerns with a major focus on clean energy and curbing climate change. The most promising environmental reforms involve energy efficiency, renewable energy and electric vehicles. While not the only reforms needed, they address many issues including cleaner energy and the elimination of pollutants associated with fossil fuel consumption. In an opinion piece in the Chicago Sun-Times, Howard Learner of the Environmental Law and Policy Centers indicates several major ways in which our cities can take meaningful climate actions. Cities can meet 100 percent of their electrical needs from renewable energy sources by producing it locally and stor-

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ing it, purchasing it through third party agreements and securing renewable energy credits from renewable energy projects within Illinois. Municipal fleets could increasingly turn to electric vehicles of various kinds and install electric charging stations to provide them with power. Chicago has joined with 29 other cities to consider purchasing over 100,000 electric vehicles to as a means to lower the cost of the vehicles through a bulk purchase. The price of batteries continues to fall helping accelerate the transition to renewable energy and storage and electrified transportation. Four major utilities in Germany and Green Mountain Power in Vermont are encouraging owners of solar systems to install battery backup systems that expand the market for batteries and when combined with technological improvements help to bring down the cost of batteries. Energy efficiency remains the most cost effective means of curbing pollution simply by purchasing more energy efficiency appliances and LED bulbs and installing efficient ventilation, heating and air conditioning systems. ComEd has a number of programs for energy efficiency improvements. Some communities such as Denver continue to pursue the option of operating their own utilities. A German firm, sonnenCommunity, is offering the opportunity for owners of renewable energy systems to share their solar energy output with the neighbors to achieve clean energy at affordable prices. In Brooklyn LO3 Energy is testing new meters that allow homeowners with PV systems to sell power to their neighbors. The technology to share solar energy is increasingly available but its wider application holds policy implications as utility earning will be impacted. Again, citizen action will probably be needed to secure favorable policies. Visit illinoisrenew.org. R.

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NFL. Week 17

In career year, Fuller putting Bears in familiar precarious spot By Robert Zeglinski

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round this time last year, former Bears’ 2014 first-round pick Kyle Fuller had voluntarily shut himself down for the season following an unsuccessful knee scope. In a game of cat and mouse, it seemed Vic Fangio and the Bears weren’t too privy as to buying the 25-year-old’s excuse for recusing himself from play. Either Fuller wasn’t healthy, was interested in self-preservation, or both. But the question of Fuller’s commitment to the organization and unproven skill level remained nonetheless. Time heals all wounds, at least theoretically. A little over 13 months later, aside from still occasional inconsistencies, Fuller looks every bit the player once selected No. 14 overall. He looks like the gifted athletic freak former general manager Phil Emery envisioned adding to the Bears defense. With a tinge of necessary physical swagger. He looks like, well, a No. 1 cornerback. In a revelation of health (showing that his 2016 decision was likely the correct move), Fuller’s availability — which is the best ability an NFL player can have — has led to newfound confidence and a player the Bears have been able to count on locking down offense’s No. 1 receiving options with regularity. The latest victim in that regard being the Browns’ electric Josh Gordon, who when matched up with Fuller this past Sunday had exactly zero catches for zero yards. Fuller, of course, also went to on record a career-high six passes defended along with an interception at a snowy Soldier Field in what was easily one of the best games he’s ever played. While everyone else on the playing field looked like they had trouble establishing solid-footing, Fuller worked as if he was gliding with special cleats on balance. A player not phased by inclement weather. John Fox made sure to praise Fuller in that vain while mentioning the health struggles he went through. “... My hat’s off to him (Fuller) because last year was a very frustrating year, especially for him being injured,” said Fox. “To work like he did this offseason and prepare. He’s the guy that is at the top of the list every week as far as opponent video, as far as time and hours spent on it.” What Fox touches on there is another testament to the success of Fuller. No

other cornerback in the NFL has been targeted as much as he has this season. Despite this arduous workload, quarterbacks have a mediocre 75.0 quarterback rating when targeting him. This is a cornerback in Fuller that makes offensive coordinators scheme around him. A cornerback, peaking at the right time and daring quarterbacks to test him. What’s been most impressive about Fuller’s game this year is his 22 passes defensed in 15 games — by far a career high, and more than doubling his previous best marks of 9 and 10 in 2015 and 2014, respectively. Only the Lions’ Darius Slay - a 2017 Pro Bowler - has more with 23 this season. And, of note, the only Bear to ever have more in an individual year was Donnell Woolford with 27 - way back in 1992. Charles Tillman, revered as the best cornerback to ever put on a Chicago uniform, never reached these heights. Quite the company to surpass and join. The Bears would no doubt like to see Fuller be more of a ballhawk, having more than a mere two interceptions. But defending passes shows a cornerback playing with reckless but controlled abandon, and no fear while sticking to receivers like glue. Interceptions and turnovers are difficult to come by regardless of skill level. Passes defended show-

case a guy not making many missteps in coverage, as Fuller for the most part has. All of this brings about a crucial question in one of the most pivotal upcoming off-seasons in Bears’ franchise history. As Fox finishes his coaching tenure, Ryan Pace has a lot stacked on his desk. Who is going to be the next head coach that can both take Mitch Trubisky to the stratosphere, and lead a group of men? How can Chicago fix a bare receiving group to help Trubisky? What’s Fangio’s future at coordinator? And of course, what’s going to happen with Fuller, who is set to be an unrestricted free agent in March? Fuller’s situation this season, in a way, mirrors the Bears’ dealings with Alshon Jeffery last year. A perceived lack of trust on both sides. A misplay in earlier contract proceedings (the Bears elected to keep franchise tagging Jeffery, while not offering Fuller his fifthyear option following his 2016 no-show). And, two talented players that regardless of whatever earnest effort comes out of Halas Hall to retain them, might leave the Bears and cash out anyway. In the case of Fuller, though, Pace could be best served to bring back his services. Creating another roster hole while attempting to finish a contender around

Trubisky isn’t ideal. Unless the Bears plan on striking gold in the open market on a replacement — which is far from a guarantee — the most sensible move would be to keep Fuller. That’s especially considered with Chicago not having used any sort of tag on him yet, which differentiates his future from Jeffery’s past. As the Bears look to cap their rebuild and finally climb out of the NFC cellar, another year of evaluation and a “proveit” season for Fuller almost makes too much sense. If Fuller can keep up this level of play while playing on a tag (which would pay him like a top-five cornerback for 2018), then the Bears can have every bit of assurance that 2017 wasn’t a flash in a pan contract year push for their young corner. That he indeed is a long-term piece to build around a sustained Chicago powerhouse. Know that in any event they can afford to keep him, and might not be able to afford to lose another youthful contributor. With that decision soon to be on the horizon, for now, take Fox’s word on Fuller’s master class Christmas Eve performance. “It’s as good a game by a corner as I’ve seen since I’ve been here ...” R. Find Robert on Twitter @RobertZeglinski.

Packers left to try to avoid losing record GREEN BAY, Wis. — Davon House’s shoulder hurts and his back aches. At this point, the Green Bay Packers are playing for pride and taking a look at potential contributors for next season — leaving the futures of players such as House, a veteran cornerback, in doubt going into the final week of the season. “Last year during this time, I was wishing I could be back here,” House said following the Packers’ 16-0 loss to the Minnesota Vikings on Saturday night at Lambeau Field. “If I can go out there and play, I’m going to play. This might have been my last game in Lambeau. (So) I’m glad I did play.” A 2011 fourth-round pick by the Packers, House spent the previous two years with the Jacksonville Jaguars before being released following last season. He drew free-agent interest from the Packers and the Pittsburgh Steelers and

opted to return to Green Bay on a one-year deal that has him facing an uncertain future despite the Packers’ dearth of talent at this injury-ravaged position. House played against the Vikings despite a lingering shoulder injury and two fractured bones in his back. The fractures in his back forced him to miss last week’s loss at Carolina, in which quarterback Aaron Rodgers returned from a fractured collarbone with the Packers clinging to slim playoff hopes. Eliminated from postseason contention shortly after that loss, the Packers shut down Rodgers and played Saturday night with backup Brett Hundley starting his eighth game of the season. Hundley continued his struggles at home, completing 17 of 40 passes for 130 yards with no touchdowns and two interceptions for a passer rating of 30.2, his lowest of the season.

In his five home starts, Hundley completed only 90 of 162 passes (55.6 percent) for 785 yards with no touchdowns and seven interceptions (50.6 rating). So perhaps it’s for the best that the Packers will close out the season next Sunday with a New Year’s Eve visit to Detroit. At 7-8 and looking to avoid their first sub-.500 finish since 2008 in Rodgers’ first year as the starting quarterback, McCarthy and his team are in an unfamiliar and challenging spot, trying to play to win while also wanting to get extended looks at players heading into next season. McCarthy bristled at the suggestion that the finale would be an opportunity for 2018 auditions, though. “Our focus is to beat Detroit. I’m not into the tryouts. Preseason is long, long gone.” –Associated Press

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