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CONTRACT WITH THE COMMUNITY 10 steps to a more honest, open and accountable government.

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It was late. It was storming. Half the internet was broken. So of course it was deadline day on the day of our primary elections.

We’ll have the coverage you need from Tuesday’s trips to the polls online Wednesday, plus the president gave a speech we’re lead to believe. We’ll have some of that too. Find it all online: rockrivertimes.com.

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Tornado touches down in LaSalle County, damages nursing home

February tornadoes are not something we usually worry about in Illinois, but that changed on Tuesday.

The National Weather Service reports a tornado touched down in central Illinois, spawned from a weather system covering the central part of the nation that is expected to produce severe weather into the evening.

Early reports indicated the tornado caused damage Tuesday afternoon to buildings in Ottawa, located southwest of Chicago. One of the buildings damaged was the LaSalle County Nursing Home.

A woman answering the telephone at the nursing home says several residents reported bumps and bruises, but no serious injuries. Trees and powerlines were also downed in the area.

Jamie Enderelen of the National Weather Service says the tornado was first reported in the southern section of Ottawa and moved northeast, where it dissipated near the town of Morris in Grundy County.

Agency delays plan for keeping Asian carp from Great Lakes

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The Trump administration has delayed indefinitely a plan for strengthening defenses on a crucial Chicago-area waterway to prevent Asian carp from reaching the Great Lakes, where scientists say they could cause severe harm to native fish populations, officials said Tuesday.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers had been scheduled to release draft results of a study begun in April 2015 on possible structural or technological upgrades at the Brandon Road Lock and Dam near Joliet, Illinois, a few miles downstream of a network of electrical barriers intended to repel the carp. A final version of the plan was to be released in early 2019.

Allen Marshall, spokesman for the Corps district at Rock Island, Illinois, said Tuesday the draft study release “has been deferred pending further coordination” with government officials and advocacy groups.

The study is “a very large, complex undertaking,” Marshall said, adding that more consultation was needed “to address things like the range of diverse ecosystems and national economies that could be impacted by outcomes of the study.”

Sen. Debbie Stabenow, a Michigan Democrat, said the decision was “alarming” and demanded a fuller explanation.

Molly Flanagan of the Alliance for the Great Lakes, an environmental group, said there was “no credible reason” for further delay of the draft report.

–Staff & wire reports

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CONTRACT WITH We shouldn’t have to wait for our politicians to give us a more open, honest and accountable form of local government.

BY CONTRIBUTOR JOHN GUEVARA WITH MANAGING EDITOR SHANE NICHOLSON

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he Spring primary season is over. Two major area projects are clouded in funding questions. The threat of higher property taxes looms overhead. Campaign promises are being made as backroom deals are closed with a wink and a handshake.

People trust government less and less. More flee Illinois each and every hour – not month, not year, but yes, every hour. How do we stop the cycle of using power to confer privilege?

The answer is simple: government reformation – not from candidates or political parties but from the people. If we hold every government o�cial – elected or appointed, Republican or Democrat, conservative or liberal – accountable for then our communities, our states, and even our country might change for the better.

In an increasingly polarized world, it is hard to believe people can agree politically. But it’s important to remember two points.

First, the things that unite us are far greater than the things that divide us. As wide as we think the chasm is between ourselves and those who disagree with us, we are all people. We all live in the greatest country in the world. We can find ways to work together. We don’t

have to be enemies.

Second, it is okay to agree to disagree; 300 million people cannot possibly see eye to eye all the time, and neither can the 300,000 or so people in Rockford and its neighboring communities. But disagreement does not make us enemies. So long as we listen and try to understand each other, we’ll be on the right track.

There are 10 points on the following page. Consider them a Contract with the Community. Consider them our o�er for a better tomorrow for our community. Consider them, and discuss them, and let us know if we can make them better.

Our mission will be to examine and discuss each point in the coming weeks, in these pages and with your elected and appointed o�cials. Every candidate for o�ce should be able and willing to sign a similar contract with the community, pledging to pursue all 10 points.

Every appointee for public o�ce should sign the contract before their appointment is o�cially made.

Every party and every candidate will have their own interpretation of what the points mean, but if they sign the contract, they will be pledging to explain how they will specifically abide by it. The contract will serve as a measuring stick for people hold them accountable.

“The best way to prove the clearness of our mind,” wrote the English poet Alexander Pope, “is by

showing its faults; as when a stream discovers the dirt at the bottom, it convinces us of the transparency and purity of the water.” Only by embracing truly open and transparent government can our community discover the path to growth and prosperity.

So let’s start a community conversation about reforming government.

Let’s try to find a path to trusting government by arming ourselves with the tools needed to hold public o�cials accountable. Engagement is more than simply showing up at the polls; it is holding to task those persons in o�ce day after day. The success of representative government rests on more than the quality of the representatives – it also rests on the quality of the represented.

What would you change about our proposal?

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THE COMMUNITY Contract with the Community 1. Transform government processes.

There is too much opportunity for public o�cials to acquire power and use it to allocate privilege. Transforming the process exposes the back rooms to the light of day. Sunlight is the best disinfectant. Open government is the right of the people.

6. Safer streets. Understand the needs of the police force and the needs of the community. Tax dollars are not the only answer. Law enforcement must continue to partner with the community (churches, religious institutions, etc; neighborhood associations; community centers; etc.) to identify and mitigate risk factors.

2. Transparent budgeting. Budget processes should be well documented and easily accessible. Budget discussions should be comprehensive. Everything should be published openly, well in advance of any vote, for the public to digest.

7. End culture of corruption. People trust a government that is open and honest.

Pass resolutions opposing nepotism and cronyism. Define positions in local ordinance or state statute and publish the qualifications. Ensure politicians are abiding by all campaign laws and regulations. Publish labor contracts upon approval and make them easily available to the public.

3. Reasonable tax burden. Taxes are the price we pay for a civilized society. Make sure the burden is not beyond what people can bear.

4. Maximize e�ciency. Government should always err on the side of saving tax dollars by improving performance, increasing labor output and automating processes to save labor costs. A better system delivers better service for taxpayers.

5. Grow the local economy. Any initiative to spur economic growth should be well researched, planned, and openly discussed with information readily available to the public throughout the entire process. The public should know of any risks to raise taxes.

8. Improve student outcomes. Improve graduation rates. Improve the quality of the graduate. Identify areas where respective public bodies can partner with other public bodies and with the community to improve outcomes.

9. Increase community health.

Improved health means better quality lives, with less tax costs and more tax revenues. Identify the areas where the respective public body can partner with other public bodies and with the community to improve outcomes.

10. Adopt best practices when available and blaze new trails where no best practices are found. Sometimes other governments get it right. Mirror what they do well. When there isn’t a model to follow, make your own.

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CHICAGO – In preparation for a possible strike by Illinois’ largest union of state workers, Gov. Bruce Rauner’s administration launched a website on Tuesday encouraging residents to apply for permanent or temporary state jobs.

The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Council 31 announced last week that 81 percent of its 38,000 members authorized the union’s bargaining committee to call a strike if a new contract cannot be reached with the state.

Union members, who include prison guards, healthcare providers for veterans and the disabled, child welfare investigators, state highway workers and others, have been without a contract since July 2015. Negotiations with the Republican governor’s administration broke o� more than a year ago over issues that include

overtime pay, salary increases and healthcare premiums paid by employees.

“We genuinely hope AFSCME leadership will choose not to strike against taxpayers and work with us on implementing common-sense proposals like overtime after 40 hours, not 37.5,” Rauner General Counsel Dennis Murashko said in a statement.

“However, we must be prepared to continue government operations and provide services that citizens deserve and expect,” he added.

AFSCME spokesman Anders Lindall said the governor’s contract proposal includes “unreasonable” demands like a 100 percent hike in employee healthcare premiums.

“Instead of trying to intimidate workers with illegal threats, the governor should simply do his job: negotiate with state workers toward a compromise that’s fair

to all,” Lindall said.

The website, Working for a Better Illinois, asks residents to supply contact information if they are interested in employment in accounting, clerical work, data processing, public safety, construction, engineering, maintenance and other areas.

“Although individuals would be hired on a temporary basis in response to the strike, the state would then begin taking the steps necessary to fill positions permanently,” the governor’s o�ce said.

The strike threat comes as Illinois is limping through a record-setting second consecutive fiscal year without a complete budget due to an ongoing feud between Rauner and Democrats who control the legislature. A six-month budget for fiscal 2017 expired on Dec. 31.

Visit statejobs.illinois.gov.

–Reuters

1812 earthquake would devastate today Southern Illinois and the surrounding area would take tens of billions of dollars in damage were an earthquake similar to what hit the area 205 years ago this month happen again. That’s the warning from the state’s emergency management agency.

February is Earthquake Preparedness Month in Illinois, commemorating the 1812 earthquake on the New Madrid fault that shook with so much force that it was said to have been felt in Quebec and Boston.

Some locals reported that the Mississippi River changed direction the flowed north in some locations.

The tremors were estimated around 7 on the Richter Scale, but the technology was not around at the time to get an exact measurement. By comparison, the 2008 earthquake centered near downstate Mt.

Carmel registered 5.4.

There was minimal damage in 1812 because there wasn’t much built in the area.

Today, however, would be a di�erent story.

“We now have a lot of infrastructure that would be severely impacted if we had another earthquake of that large magnitude,” Illinois Emergency Management Agency Spokeswoman Annie Thompson said.

IEMA estimates that a similar quake would cause $60 billion to $80 billion in damage today. It’s because of our complex infrastructure.

“There would be roads and bridges out and pipelines that would have burst,” Thompson said.

More than 40 million people now live within the region shook by the quake of 1812.

Thompson points to ready.illinois.gov for a number of tips to be ready for the next earthquake. While she said there are a number of things you can do to make your home earthquake-ready, few are more important than securing the water heater.

“If it shakes loose, we’re not just talking about water. We’re talking about a ruptured gas line,” she said.

Thompson said that the agency coordinates with agencies across the world to participate in the Great ShakeOut, an earthquake preparedness drill being held this year on Oct. 19. The IEMA also works closely with private groups like the Red Cross when these disasters happen because there is often a large influx of private giving and volunteering during times of local crises.

–Illinois News Network

Bill could raise interstate speed limits to 75 The same state senator responsible for the law that raised the speed limit on interstates to 70 is now looking to raise it to 75.

State Sen. Jim Oberweis, R-Sugar Grove, says speed limits should be set to the natural flow of tra�c.

“The safest level to set speed limits is called the 85th percentile level, where 85 percent of tra�c is moving at that speed or less,” he said.

The bill he’s sponsoring would raise the speed limit on most interstates outside of Chicago to 75 as well as up the limit to 60

on other roads with fewer than 4 lanes.

That includes country roads.

Opponents of higher speed limits say they only cause more serious crashes.

Oberweis says the real culprits are distracted driving and cars going widely di�erent speeds on the same road.

“It’s not the absolute speed level that determines the risk level, it’s the variation of speed,” he said. “That’s more likely to cause an accident than everybody driving 75.”

Oberweis also noted that the consistent breaking of speed laws puts other laws in

a bad light.

“It’s a bad idea to have laws out there that are widely disregarded by people,” he said. “Disregarding a law consistently by a lot of people tends to breed disrespect for other laws.”

A spokesperson from the Illinois Department of Transportation said they take no position on the speed limit change.

Oberweis is the chairman of Oberweis Dairy in Aurora. He says he drives the speed limit.

–Illinois News Network

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ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

Solar is in the lead; youth find their voice

BY DRS. ROBERT & SONIA VOGL

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n 2016, solar nearly doubled in the U.S. with 14.6 Gigawatts (GW) of work of power generators being installed. A little over one-third of it was installed in California with the nation’s largest state racking up over 5 GW. Solar was the leading source of new electrical generating capacity in the nation.

Of special interest is Lancaster, California, which requires new homes built in the community to have solar panels on their roofs. Their most recent ordinance requires that new rooftop arrays meet all the energy needs of the home. Additional provisions are being considered for homes with insu�cient roof space to meet the expectations of the new ordinance. This is another step in their e�ort to become a zero net energy city.

By placing the solar system on a new home’s roof, its cost is included in the home mortgage. It relieves the homeowner of the need to negotiate to secure a system and find financing for it.

Energy storage is seen as the solution to the problem of intermittency in production from solar systems to maintain grid stability. Several storage options including deep cycle batteries, flow batteries, compressed air and thermal storage as well as the storage capacity in electric vehicles are approaching cost e�ectiveness.

Reporting on a survey of over 200 cities in the Great Plains region, Rebecca J. Romsdale indicates that even communities in red states are taking actions consistent with the overall goal of addressing climate change but frame the actions in terms of historic concerns over energy, clean air and water and the economic benefits coming from such

actions. For Romsdale and local o�cials such a pragmatic approach seems like a logical strategy.

Some Illinois solar installers we know find success in selling solar energy on its economic and energy security benefits, so have avoided references to climate.

A more sweeping approach to addressing climate change is the legal suit described by Jeremy Brecher as the trial of the century. It is a suit brought by 21 plainti�s aged 9-20 with President Donald Trump as the lead defendant. The suit is supported by the nonprofit Our Children’s Trust. It challenges (federal government) decisions over a range of topics throughout decades that have “substantially caused the planet to warm and the oceans to rise.”

A decision in the federal district court in Oregon by Judge Ann Aiken is seen as setting the stage for a trial on our right

to a stable climate. The judge’s decision as reported by Brecher acknowledged that the “climate kids” have a claim for protection of their life and liberty under the Fifth Amendment. The Federal Magistrate Judge Thomas Co�n has ordered the parties to move forward on preparations for the trial.

The case, known as Julian v. United States, is seen by Brecher as likely to take a long time to resolve but could serve as stimulus for an educational campaign addressing government actions threatening climate destruction.

Environmental and renewable energy interests have often based their call for addressing climate change around concern for our children’s future. This suit provides a direct voice for today’s youth.

Drs. Robert and Sonia Vogl are the President and Vice President of the Illinois Renewable Energy Association.

Trump aiming to repeal EPA’s clean water rule

BY JILL COLVIN

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WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump will sign an executive order Tuesday mandating a review of an Obama-era rule aimed at protecting small streams and wetlands from development and pollution.

The order will instruct the Environmental Protection Agency and Army Corps of Engineers to review a rule that redefined “waters of the United States” protected

under the Clean Water Act to include smaller creeks and wetlands, according to a senior White House o�cial.

The o�cial briefed reporters on the condition of anonymity, despite the president’s recent complaints about unnamed sources.

Trump had railed against the water rule during his campaign, slamming it as an example of federal overreach. Farmers and landowners have criticized the rule, saying

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there are already too many government regulations that a�ect their businesses, and Republicans have been working to thwart it since its inception.

But Democrats have argued that it safeguards drinking water for millions of Americans and clarifies confusion about which streams, tributaries and wetlands should be protected in the wake of decadeslong uncertainty despite two Supreme Court rulings.

The order Trump is set to sign will also instruct the agencies to ask the attorney general to suspend ongoing court action while the review is underway.

Implementation of the rule has been held up in court due to pending legal challenges.

The president has promised to dramatically scale back regulations that he says are holding back businesses, and has signed several orders aimed at that goal.

The League of Conservation Voters issued a pre-emptive statement slamming the expected move.

“This executive order is about one thing: protecting polluters at the expense of our communities and their access to clean drinking water,” Madeleine Foote, the group’s legislative representative, said in a statement.

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First 100 Days

DeVos opens mouth, inserts foot Education secretary applauds historically segregated schools as ‘pioneers of school choice’.

Doesn’t seem to understand students at those schools had no such choice.

By Aaron Rupar ThinkProgress.org

Following President Trump’s meeting with leaders of Historically Black Colleges and Universities on Monday, Education Secretary Betsy DeVos released a statement applauding the schools as “real pioneers when it comes to school choice.”

“They are living proof that when more options are provided to students, they are afforded greater access and greater quality,” she continued. “Their success has shown that more options help students flourish.”

But lauding HBCUs as “real pioneers when it comes to school choice” overlooks the fact that they were historically the only options available to black students denied entry to traditionally white institutions.

And because states have historically prioritized white schools—many of which necessitated the formation of HBCUs by refusing to integrate—HBCUs have been persistently underfunded.

“Historically black colleges and universities — those institutions of higher education founded prior to 1964 with the principal mission of educating black Americans excluded from segregated public and private universities—have never enjoyed levels of public funding comparable with other institutions,” notes a Politico Magazine feature on HBCUs. “This persistent inequality has led some states, including Maryland and Mississippi, to be sued for failing to fund black and white public colleges at equal levels.”

One HBCU president who met with Trump and DeVos on Monday was frustrated with how things went.

In a blog post, Walter Kimbrough, president of Dillard University in New Orleans, wrote that plans for the day “blew up” after the HBCU leaders were taken to the Oval Office to meet with Trump.

“I’m still processing that entire experience. But needless to say that threw the day off and there was very little listening to HBCU presidents today—we were only given about 2 minutes each, and that was cut to one minute, so only about 7 of maybe 15 or so speakers were given an opportunity today,” Kimbrough wrote.

In the prepared remarks that Kimbrough

never had the opportunity to share with Trump, he planned to criticize “the education as a private good philosophy” that he says has emerged over the last 50 years.

“Since then we’ve seen Federal and State divestment in education, making the idea of education as the path to the American dream more of a hallucination for the poor and disenfranchised,” he planned to say.

“In the past decade the wealth gap between whites and blacks has gone from seven to thirteen fold. The median net worth of a single parent white family is twice that of the two parent black family. Black students graduate with 31 percent more college debt than their white peers. Black students

graduate with 31 percent more college debt than their white peers.”

Kimbrough went on to make a case that Pell Grants should be the equalizer.

But DeVos doesn’t seem particularly concerned about racial disparities in education. During a recent interview with Axios, she didn’t acknowledge that civil rights issues in schools are an ongoing concern.

DeVos said Title IX and school desegregation remain important issues, but when asked if there are “remaining issues like that” where the federal government should intervene, she responded, “I can’t think of any now.”

President Trump poses with a group of leaders from HBCUs in the Oval Office on Monday. HBCU heads expressed frustration at what was supposed to be a lengthy sitdown with Trump and his education secretary that instead turned into a photo op. The White House

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Commentary

Politicians: emulate Trump at your peril

By Rich Miller

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f you’re running for office anytime soon, or if you currently hold office or are a “public figure,” please try to keep one thing in mind: So far, the only person to prove he can thrive by talking like President Donald Trump is . . . President Donald Trump.

Trump, and only Trump, can insult a war hero because the man was captured by the enemy, joke about grabbing women by the unmentionables, accuse an opponent’s father of participating in a plot to assassinate President John F. Kennedy and still be elected to the highest office in the land.

Heck, Trump may have even been right when he joked during the campaign: “I could stand in the middle of 5th Avenue and shoot somebody and I wouldn’t lose voters.”

But don’t even think of trying this at home. The president’s election was not a permission slip allowing everybody to now say the most outrageous things that come to mind. Trump changed the rules last year for himself, not anybody else— or, at least, not yet.

Say something stupid and the media— both news and social—will whack you

but good, and it won’t turn out nearly as well as it did for candidate Trump.

Indeed, if anything, the climate right now seems more antithetical than ever to saying silly things in public.

Earlier this month, an unopposed candidate for an Arlington Heights village board spot named Joe Favia had to drop out of his race after posting something truly stupid about women on Facebook. After the national women’s marches in January, he posted a meme which read “In one day, Trump got more fat women out walking than Michelle Obama did in 8 years.”

Again, he was an unopposed candidate.

You don’t usually get a more sure thing in politics than an unopposed campaign.

Not for that dude. He gone.

Danville Township Assessor Rick Rohrer, a Democrat, posted the very same meme to his Facebook page, and the chairwoman and treasurer of the Vermillion County Democratic Party were so furious that they both resigned in disgust.

Just last week, the sports anchor for the most-watched television station in Chicagoland, Mark Giangreco, was slapped with a weeks-long suspension for tweeting something stupid about the

president and his supporters: “America exposed as a country full of simpletons who allowed this cartoon lunatic to be ‘elected.’ “ Also, have you seen Gov. Bruce Rauner lately? The formerly elbow-throwing, defiant Republican frat jock is now talking like the dearly departed host of “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood.”

I seriously doubt that Rauner just naturally morphed from a tough guy, who has called just about everybody from the judges to the two state legislative leaders to most of the General Assembly “corrupt,” into a soft-spoken yogi who gently speaks of compromise, peace and harmony.

Rauner’s campaign team has the cash to poll-test and focus-group just about everything, and the governor is infamous for relentlessly staying on script. He and his people obviously know things have changed.

So, when probable Democratic gubernatorial candidate J.B. Pritzker woke up early one morning last week and, according to an aide, decided to mock the far right’s incendiary rhetoric by tweeting, “As a protest against Trump’s rescinding protections for trans kids, everyone should use the other gender’s

bathroom today! #protecttranskids,” he should’ve first taken a deep breath, had another cup of coffee, maybe called a friend or two and then realized he was about to make himself look like just another billionaire who can’t control himself on Twitter. Please leave the jokes to the professionals (who, by the way, are regularly put through the public meat grinder for their misfired attempts at humor).

I’m not arguing here for an utterly bland, completely “politically correct” public discourse. I’m just arguing for a little common sense and a bit of self-awareness. Just because calling some women fat worked for Trump doesn’t mean it’s gonna work for low-level candidates and elected officials. Insulting millions of Americans and questioning the nation’s electoral system also worked for Trump, but it is a no-go for a TV talking head.

And appearing to urge men to enter women’s restrooms as some sort of protest shows exactly zero common sense, no matter what the climate may be right now and no matter how well-intentioned the act may have been.

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this incurable nightmare, my hope is that future generations do not experience this heartache. The key to success in finding a cure is through support by the federal government for research funding. I want to thank Congressman Adam Kinzinger for his previous support on this issue and ask that he support an increase of $400 million, when the budget comes up for a vote this Spring. We must find the first survivor, and it is the only way to do it.

could have a civil and positive conversation. He listened. He pushed back.

But most importantly, he enjoyed the commaraderie.

Brian was the kind a guy that could sense a need and fill it. Recently, I was involved in a motorcycle accident and Brian visited me when I was still recovering at a rehab center. What a special day that was. What made it extra special was that he visited me on the same day that another groomsman showed up. Brian from Rockford and Albe from a Green Bay. It was like the three of us were together again at yet another Packer game.

I have tears in my eyes as I write this note. I am sad that I won’t be able to have more of the conversations that I always enjoyed. I will miss having the opportunity to hoist another Blatz or Hamms beer at the Eleva Strum Broiler Fest. But most of all, I will miss one of my two best friends.

However, there is Good News. You see that Brian and I will cross paths together in Heaven. That is the grace and promise given to all believers in Jesus Christ!

What a gift! Thanks be to God! See you soon, Brian.

Letters to the Editor More time, care needed for Alzheimer’s in Illinois

PBS recently premiered the documentary, “Every Minute Counts”, highlighting the national epidemic of Alzheimer’s disease. Many individuals are surprised to find that it is the only major chronic disease which has no cure – that is, there are no survivors. The documentary sheds light on the vast economic and social consequences perpetuated by this terrible disease.

According to the Alzheimer’s Association, it is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States. Right now in Illinois, 220,000 people are living with Alzheimer’s and another 600,000 serve as caregivers - meaning that nearly eight percent of our state’s population is living this experience daily. Alzheimer’s is also the most expensive disease in America. In 2016, caring for people with Alzheimer’s and other dementias cost the United States an estimated $236 billion.

Between 2016 and 2050 it will cost $19.8 trillion, with nearly half of the cost being borne by Medicare.

Having watched my own father battle

Cathy E. Rockford

Remembering an icon of Rockford, abroad

Brian Leaf was comfortable wherever he was and whomever he was with.

Whether it was at the Joint or at the Brat Kabin in Eau Claire.

Bryan a.k.a. Meat, was the kind a guy that you could talk to and never miss a beat regardless of how long it had been since the last time you saw or talked to him. You could have a conversation with Brian regardless of what side of the political aisle that you sat. Both parties

Bill Brown

(Read our postscript of our friend Brian’s life on Page 12.)

Rauner’s ego preventing the work of government

It is the first such vote in 40 years of state-employee collective bargaining.

Rauner, a Republican, said AFSCME’s actions are unfairly hurting taxpayers and Illinois’ workforce is the highest paid in America.

Like the occupant of the white house, Rauner is prone to exaggerate and fails to supply hard facts.

Both persons have egos driving them to spend millions to be elected so they might become dictators.

Richard Kanak Send us your letters, thoughts, comments, hate mail, etc. Email contact@ rockrivertimes.com or send snail mail to 128 N. Church St. Rockford, IL 61101.

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OPEN ELECTIONS

DoJ changes position on Texas voter ID law Sessions’ Justice Department already turning away from fighting discriminatory polling practices.

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fter arguing for nearly six years that Texas’ voter ID law intentionally discriminated against minorities, the U.S. Department of Justice has informed the other plainti�s in the case it has abandoned that position.

The decision comes one day before the DOJ and the other plainti�s were scheduled to make their latest arguments against the ID law.

“I think it is clearly a retreat from voting rights,” said Danielle Lang, deputy director of voting rights for The Campaign Legal Center, which represents plainti�s in the case. She said her organization has been “raising alarm bells” about new Attorney General Je� Sessions’ willingness to protect voting rights since he was nominated. Still, Tuesday’s decision disturbed her.

“The DOJ reviewed the evidence and found that Texas [passed this law] on purpose to harm minority voters,” she

said. “To turn their back on that is something I’m going to reserve my ability to be outraged about.”

The DOJ declined comment. There is no indication that the DOJ plans to withdraw its argument that the Texas law was discriminatory in its e�ects.

Texas’ voter ID law was passed in 2011, but put on hold after the Justice Department inter vened. W hen the Supreme Court limited the scope of the Voting Rights Act in a 2013 decision, Texas put the law into immediate e�ect.

Texans were required to show one of seven forms of government-issued photo ID at the polls in local, statewide and federal elections.

But the law, known as SB 14, was rolled back for the November 2016 election, largely because of the DOJ’s success in arguing the law was discriminatory in intent and e�ect.

In a scathing 147-page ruling in October 2014, U.S. District Judge Nelva Gonzales Ramos of Corpus Christi wrote, “The Court holds that SB 14 creates an unconstitutional burden on the right to vote, has an impermissible discriminatory e�ect against Hispanics and African-Americans, and was imposed with an unconstitutional

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discriminatory purpose.” Her ruling was stayed, pending appeal.

In July 2016, the Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit in New Orleans — widely considered the most conservative appeals court in the country — upheld Ramos’ ruling that the law had a discriminatory impact on minorities. Minorities and the poor, the appeals court said, were less likely to possess the type of ID required by the law, and the state’s “lackluster” education campaign did little to prepare voters for the changes.

But the Fifth Circuit declined to rule on whether the law had been intentionally written to discriminate against minorities, asking Ramos to reconsider this issue.

This is at issue in tomorrow’s hearing.

The Fifth Circuit also asked Ramos to create a temporary solution to the law’s discriminatory e�ect, to be in place by the November election.

Shortly before the November election, Texas and the plainti�s reached an agreement to allow voters to fill out a waiver if they did not possess one of the seven forms of government-issued photo IDs required by the law. More than 164,000 Texans signed this a�davit during the November election, though an analysis by the Associated Press found that at least 500 Texans voted through an a�davit even though they possessed one of the necessary forms of ID. This compromise will stay in place until a permanent solution is reached, which the Texas legislature hopes will be during this legislative session. It is now considering a bill that would essentially lock the compromise in place, and impose high criminal penalties of between two and 10 years in prison for lying on the a�davit. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has made the legislation a “priority,” which allows it a faster track.

Speculation began that DOJ might reverse its long-held position in the case only hours after President Donald Trump was inaugurated. On Jan. 20, lawyers for the DOJ requested that oral arguments regarding the law’s intent be postponed in order to “brief the new leadership of the Department on this case and the issues to be addressed at that hearing before making any representations to the Court.” Ramos granted that postponement, scheduling the arguments for Feb. 28.

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acting head of the DOJ’s civil-rights division. The division oversees the DOJ’s implementation of federal law on voting, and Wheeler’s appointment was another sign of the Trump administration’s intention to switch sides. Wheeler is a strong proponent of voter ID laws and served as counsel to Vice President Mike Pence when Pence was the governor of Indiana.

He served as the chairman of the Indiana Election Commission from 2005 to 2010, during which time the state instituted its own voter ID law. The Hu�ngton Post reported Wheeler personally o�ered advice to Texas lawmakers while Texas’ law was being crafted.

Last week, the DOJ again requested a postponement, jointly filing a request with the state of Texas arguing the hearing be delayed until after the legislature had a chance to consider the bill updating the voter ID law.

“If new Texas state voter identification legislation is enacted into law, it will significantly a�ect the remainder of this litigation,” the DOJ and Texas jointly argued.

Ramos denied this request.

“The question at hand is whether or not the law that was passed in 2011 was racially discriminatory, and anything done in 2017 cannot change the facts from 2011,” said Lang.

The DOJ had previously argued exactly that. In August, when the state originally sought to postpone arguments regarding intent until the legislature had time to come up with a solution, Lang said the DOJ fought back, arguing it was in the interest of justice to resolve the matter as quickly as possible.

Tomorrow’s hearing will still go forward as planned, as the DOJ was not the only plainti� in the case. Lawyers for the remaining plainti�s, which include U.S. Rep. Mark Veasey and several voters negatively impacted by the law, will continue to argue that the state intentionally discriminated against minorities.

“We’re disappointed to see that DOJ is abandoning its intent claim after years of building a case that Texas passed its law intending to discriminate against minority voters,” said Wendy Weiser, the director of the Brennan Center’s Democracy Program in a statement. “But this type of discrimination is unacceptable in our democracy, and the other voting-rights advocates on the case will continue to press the issue in court.”

he DOJ reviewed the evidence and found that Texas [passed this law] on purpose to harm minority voters,” she said. “To turn their back on that is something I’m going to reserve my ability to be outraged about.”

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VOICES OF THE COMMUNITY

Park district’s Smith elected to statewide post SPRINGFIELD – Tyler Smith, Commissioner of the Rockford Park District, was recently elected to the Illinois Association of Park Districts’ (IAPD) Board of Trustees.

As an IAPD Trustee, Smith will assist the association with its mission of advancing Illinois park districts, forest preserves, conservation, recreation and special recreation agencies in their ability to preserve natural resources and improve the quality of life for all people in Illinois.

He will work with SMITH the 19-member board to advise the association in providing service, research, advocacy, public awareness and educational programs to its membership of 359 park, recreation and conservation agencies and more than 100 a�liated business partners.

“Tyler has a wealth of knowledge that makes him an incredible advocate for parks, recreation and conservation both locally and statewide,” said Peter Murphy, IAPD President and Chief Executive O�cer. “The commitment and enthusiasm he gives to the park district field are unparalleled, and I know that Illinois park districts, forest preserves and recreation agencies will thrive with his presence on the IAPD Board.”

Smith serves on the IAPD/Illinois Park and Recreation Association Joint Legislative Committee.

He was elected to the Rockford Park District board in 2009, and he was reelected to a six-year term in 2015. He served as President of the board from 2013-2015. He was elected President of the Illinois Landscape Contractors Association for 2008 and 2009 and served on the ILCA board from 1998 – 2009. He served as ILCA Secretary-Treasurer in

2005 and 2006, and recently completed a term as Vice President. Smith is a past President of the Natural Land Institute in Rockford and Klehm Arboretum.

IAPD was established in 1928 and is the oldest state association for parks, recreation and conservation in America.

The association serves more than 2,100 elected park, recreation and forest preserve district board members who govern nearly 360 agencies employing 40,000 individuals.

–IAPD

Early bird apps for City Market to close; Winter Market this weekend

The Early Bird rate for Rockford City Market vendor applicants expires this Friday. Vendors wishing to utilize this special application rate must submit their applications to be a vendor in the 2017 season of Rockford City Market by the end of the day on Friday.

All vendors are required to apply, whether they are new to the market or returning vendors from past seasons.

In order to apply, vendors must go to rockfordcitymarket.com/vendor-application and fill out all of the necessary information.

Vendors must also be able to provide photos of their products and booth set-up to show the application committee. All details for applying are provided on the Rockford City Market website.

Rockford City Market looks for farmers and vendors to sell locally grown and handmade products including vegetables, fruits, eggs, meats, cheeses, flowers, herbs, baked goods and ethnic and prepared foods. Artisans and vendors selling unique o�erings are also encouraged to apply.

Most vendors come from a 150-mile radius, ensuring locally grown produce and unique retail items.

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National Inclusion Project continues partnership with RPD

The National Inclusion Project has partnered again with the Rockford Park District to create an inclusive environment where children with and without disabilities can play, learn, and laugh TOGETHER. As part of the partnership, the National Inclusion Project provides the Let’s ALL Play program model, training, expertise, annual Power of Play Conference, and a wide network of inclusion experts ready to problem solve and share best practices on ensuring that no child sits on the sidelines.

The Rockford Park District is one of the select organizations that the National Inclusion Project has chosen to partner with for a third year. “We are excited to continue our work with the Therapeutic Recreation department to enhance the inclusive opportunities for the children in this community,” says Nick Leisey, National Inclusion Project Executive Director.

The partnership will provide training, expertise, and an award of $5,000.

The grant will allow the Therapeutic Recreation department to hire two sta� members this summer to provide inclusion serves at Summer Blast. Inclusion within the Rockford Park District means individuals with disabilities are welcome to participate in the same recreation programs and activities as their peers. Reasonable accommodations are provided to enable an individual’s successful participation in a program.

“We are very excited to continue working with the National Inclusion Project, who has helped open doors for ALL children to learn, live, and play together,” said Karin Kellogg, Therapeutic Recreation Manager.

Research shows overwhelming evidence that the Let’s ALL Play model helps children with disabilities improve self-esteem, social skills, and confidence, while those without disabilities improved their leadership, problem solving, and empathy skills. The model makes it possible for all children to come together and participate in recreational activities such as swimming, arts and crafts, community service, physical fitness, and more. More importantly, it allows children with and without disabilities to create friendships that may have not been possible in other parts of their lives.

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Postscript. Brian Leaf

In which we say goodbye to our poet philosopher

By Shane Nicholson

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ockford lost another great friend and ally last week: Brian Leaf, the longtime Register Star reporter and mainstay of the community’s music and bar scene, passed away Feb. 22. He was 57.

Leaf was someone I could call at 7 a.m. or 11 p.m. and knew that if he answered, I would get what I came for. We talked last week in such a case: he reassured me that what we were prepping to put on the cover of The Rock River Times for the past issue would fly. “That’s the right way to go,” he told me. I never imagined it would be the last time my friend and I would speak.

I worked beside Brian many a time.

We sat together covering what would be Larry Morrissey’s final State of the City address, at times having to pause our recordings so we wouldn’t get lost later attempting to transcribe through a series of forced puns and quiet laughter.

Months later, the day before my wedding and just weeks before he would leave the Star for a second time, we worked a final story together. I was hurriedly rushing out copy at Morrissey’s press conference announcing he would not seek re-election only moments before my rehearsal.

“Get the hell out of here,” Brian whispered, leaning over. “If he says anything else important, I’ll text you.”

He always had that right word for the moment, a philosopher’s eye lurking behind those thick black frames. He was the first one to call me the morning after the 2015 tornado that struck Rochelle and Fairdale. I’d been on the ground past midnight reporting on the carnage – for a time the only journalist in town, roaming among the recovery teams and sharing the images via Twitter before filing my final report and retreating to Rockford. “You did some great work last night,” he told me. “I don’t feel too great today,” I said from bed. “That’s all right.

You should take the day off; you earned it.” There were no days off; it was our shorthand for dealing with the pain our field can produce. I went to work that morning; he did the same.

We learned on Sunday from his

daughter Sally that Brian did not, in fact, die of a heart attack as we first thought.

Instead, his heart was nearly double the size of the normal person’s. He had too large of a heart for this world, but anyone who knew the man even for a moment could’ve told you that.

Brian was set to join us at my home two Sundays ago for a night with no wives.

“I’m a definite maybe,” he texted Friday, which in our book always meant “Yes.” And when he told me he hadn’t been feeling well Sunday morning and that he would have to pass, I thought nothing of it. There would be another late night.

Another MetroCentre show. Another City Market. Looking back, I’m glad he had another night with his family instead of another round with us guys.

There’s a line item in the 2017 budget I put together for The Times that simply read, “Brian Leaf;” we started planning it as soon as he’d left the Star to go to work at the Beloit School District. He told me on one of the last occassions we chatted to give him another couple months to settle into his new gig and then he’d be ready to get back to work telling tales on the printed page. I’ll never read those words we talked about.

This community will lack for them never being completed.

Me and Brian drank together for the last time at the party at Mary’s Place following The Times’ own Frank Schier passing in January. We shared stories.

We critiqued the bands. (We could have done better.) He had remembered Schier with perhaps the finest eulogy I have ever read: “He liked me. Then he liked me not.

Today he ran out of petals.” I wish I could do him such justice in his passing.

I’ll miss my friend. I’ll miss my colleague. I’ll miss the challenges we presented one another and the talks that would follow. I’ll miss the beers and the bourbons that came after. I’ll regret the promises of someday actually getting our guitars together if only for a moment. I’ll mourn the stories we didn’t share and the work left undone. I’ll cry for his family and for myself.

But mostly, I’ll just miss my friend. I’m certain if I could call him right now, he’d reassure me it was the right way to go.

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Derek Luttrell’s newest act Rockford regular rolls out new band, album Name The Moon.

By Todd Houston Contributor

Rockford Rocked Interview: The first single off the self-titled album from Name The Moon is called “Los Angeles”.

This song has sort of a haunting quality to it that really leaves me wanting more.

How did this one come about?

Derek Luttrell: That was a tune that Mossy (guitarist) had written before the band was formed. It was written on an iPad using software instruments. We’d decided that it fit the mood of the band and started playing it in our set.

RRI: What’s your personal favorite track?

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RRI: Seriously? Where was the material recorded?

DL: Yes. We recorded the album at The Midwest Sound, right here in Rockford.

Dan McMahon produced and mixed it there. We had it mastered in Milwaukee

by Justin Perkins at Mystery Room.

RRI: The band includes yourself, Gavin Epperson, veteran musicians Mossy Vaughn, Scott Ford and Jerry Sofran. How did you guys get together and what have you learned by working with these guys if anything?

DL: It started with Mossy and I writing songs together on Monday nights in his bedroom. We did that for a while and decided to record what we’d written. This was originally just going to be a one off project, but after we got the guys together and started rehearsing, it turned in to a real thing. Before I was playing in this band, I was only singing songs with an acoustic guitar. Playing with this group has taught me to listen closer and play more tastefully.

RRI: NTM recently signed with Idol Records out of Dallas, Texas. Does this mean you will be taking the show on the road? A tour perhaps?

DL: We plan on it. We love Rockford, but we’d like to spread our musical seed.

RRI: Who are some of the people in the business that you admire as a musician and who (or what) do you draw your influences from?

DL: I know influences vary from band member to band member, but my favorites are Townes Van Zandt, Tom Waits and The Jesus Lizard .

RRI: When is the official album release date and where can we buy the music?

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RRI: Alright. I’m going to say a word or phrase and you answer with the first thing that pops into your head. Ready?

RRI: Arctic Monkeys (English rock band).

DL: Pacific Primates.

RRI: Man bun. Yes or no, and be honest fella.

DL: There’s no I in “man bun”.

RRI: The Edge (U2 guitarist).

DL: Pedal board.

RRI: Milkhouse (Rockford Music Venue).

DL: The best!

RRI: Favorite riff to honk out on the guitar to impress your friends?

DL: “Rhiannon” by Fleetwood Mac. RRI: Finally. Why does the hipster only listen to dead musicians? Give up? He knows they’ll always be underground.

Funny or not really?

DL: I like it!

his was originally just going to be a one off project, but after we got the guys together and started rehearsing, it turned in to a real thing. Before I was playing in this band, I was only singing songs with an acoustic guitar. Playing with this group has taught me to listen closer and play more tastefully.”

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Theatre Reviews

Sweeney Todd a smash at Paramount

By Bill Beard Contributor

Once again, there is a splendid new show at Aurora’s impressive Paramount Theatre. Let me sincerely urge you Stateline Theatre Goers to take the easy drive down I-39 and East on I-88 to enjoy some of the best professional theatre in the Midwest. No need to fight Chicago traffic. There’s great stuff going on much closer.

I only found Aurora’s “Broadway at the Paramount” series when I was invited to a performance of their then current Hairspray, which featured Rockford’s own Grand Dam of Jazz, E. Faye Butler; and it turned out to be an utterly delightful show. The superb quality of that production made it obvious that I simply had to return to see what they would do with the darker and much more demanding West Side Story. It too provided a fascinating, innovative concept, and proved how versatile and inventive their Artistic Director, Jim Corti, could be. The two shows finishing the season were the light and romantic Mamma Mia, followed by a colorful production of Disney’s The Little Mermaid. Great fun, with abundant audience appeal.

But currently Corti is offering what I would consider a very dark musical, Stephen Sondheim’s Sweeney Todd, The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.

Set in 19th century England, the plot deals with the return of the barber Sweeney Todd to London, after having served 15 years in exile prison, banished by the corrupt Judge Turpin. When he learns that in the interim, the Judge had married Todd’s wife, Lucy, and had driven her to madness and her suicide; then forced the daughter, Johanna, to live as his own child, Todd vows revenge, by conspiring with a local baker, Mrs. Lovett, who is in desperate need of fresh meat for her pies. He sets up his new barber shop in the empty room above Mrs. Lovett’s Pie Shoppe; and their sordid business begins.

Now to me, Sondheim is the consummate creator of musical theatre.

Even his failures are better than much of what Broadway praises. And he has covered a wide spectrum of subject matter, from the ridiculous to the sublime (A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum and Company) to (Sunday In The Park With George and West Side Story). His music is often unbelievably complex, and his lyrics even more-so. His melodies often reflect his love for opera, as in A Little Night Music and Sunday In The Park.

But in Sweeney, he gives in to both.

He reaches to his darkest mode and then magnifies it with a continuous homage, almost a reverential deference

Paul-Jordan Jansen (right) plays Sweeney Todd and Bri Sudia is Mrs. Lovett in Paramount Theatre’s Sweeney Todd-The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. Liz Lauren to opera. This of course requires singers with voices which can handle the score, and also supply the acting ‘chops’ to create the drama. Luckily, this cast is supremely capable of doing just that, and with almost enough flexibility to also do justice to the limited comedy elements sandwiched in.

Sweeney and Lovett are central to the action, of course, with several subplots entwined around that core. Sweeney’s obsession for finding his beloved wife and daughter dominates the bulk of his character; and the impressive PaulJordan Jensen embodies that passion throughout the action. His splendid voice is powerful and perfect for this role.

Indeed, Mr. Jensen is the epitome of what this character should be. His image is that of a man with a ferocious determination to find his revenge. Jensen maintains that brutal image throughout.

However, he seems to rely heavily on that very image to sustain his fierceness, with little else to add dimension to the character. His most successful moments are in the songs with Lovett, wherein their chemistry flares and brightens, most enjoyed in the Act One finale, with the Mrs. Lovett on the other hand, is a montage of bits and pieces of weird little traits and tricks which she has developed and can improvise into whatever

her momentary scheme requires. But she is a much more complex psyche; the perfect challenge for the magnificent Bri Sudia, whose brilliant portrayal of Ruth in Goodman Theatre’s last hit, Wonderful Town, has catapulted her into star status.

Sudia explores the full range characterization of Mrs. Lovett; from the absolute desperation of a woman trying to find some bits of living in her so-called life, to the silly scatter-minded escapades which she uses to try to keep her head above water. She is always on the verge of hysteria, constantly improvising, relying on her wit and desperation to save the moment. Ms. Sudia captures all that and more. She uses her multiple talents, a rubbery face, a flexible physicality, an uncanny sense of comedy and her perfect timing, to find every tiny bit of fun in the role. She is a comedy genius!

Once again Artistic Director Jim Corti has assembled a superb cast from Chicago’s ever-growing collection of talented performers, beginning with the stunning Cecilia Iole as Johanna. New to the Paramount, her waiflike beauty and her exquisite lyric soprano voice create the perfect ethereal ingenue; and is marvelously matched to the gorgeous voice and boundless energy of the handsome Patrick Rooney as the young sailor, Anthony Hope. Their first act duet, “Kiss

Me” , and his exquisite rendition of the haunting “Johanna” were two of the musical high points of the performance.

The role of Tobias Ragg, Mrs. Lovett’s devoted, but ill-fated young helper, innocent of what he is doing, is sensitively handled by the endearing Anthony Newman. Special kudos to Emily Rohm as the Beggar Woman, a role which could easily have become an overdone distraction, but handled here with sensitivity and balance. On target.

As always, the design elements are extraordinary. How could they not be, with designers like Jeffrey Kmiec for scenery, Theresa Ham on costumes, Lighting by Nick Belley and Jesse Klug, and Patrick Ham creating some super special effects. All visual elements were carefully coordinated, cohesively unified.

Although perhaps the sequences between the “shave” and the “furnace” could be a bit more inventive, although the voluminous gusts of blood red smoke was an ingenious surprise.

Only one thing bothered me. I had heard that the set was amazing; humongous, filling the entire stage house; consisting of complex metal scaffolding, multiple levels and lots of stairs, offering marvelous opportunities for blocking and movement. So when the show opened in complete darkness, with only one actor standing front stage and with only a tight area spotlight on him, the effect was impressive. And then suddenly the entire stage was brightly flooded with basically blood red light, and the effect was startling, thrilling; worthy of high praise.

That moment was “real theatre”. But as the play progressed, I realized that the action, superb though it was, seemed sometimes overshadowed by the set; a bit lost in this huge beautiful box.

One other mention. The Paramount has a marvelous Orchestra Conductor in Mr. Tom Vendafreddo. He has been the musical foundation for every show I’ve attended.

However, for Sweeney, the balance was off. Perhaps because this score is not the usual expected musical comedy fare. As mentioned earlier, it is far more complex, and rises often to operatic levels. The orchestra was well up to the challenge; but I’m afraid I lost the singers’ lyrics more often than I should have. The result for me was the enjoyment of a spectacular orchestral score, but at the cost of missing too many of the clever, intricate vocal moments of the cast.

However, these few flaws are only minor, and should in no way make one hesitate seeing this show. It is far too brilliant a production to miss!

Sweeney Todd plays through March 19.

For information: 630-896-6666 or online at ParamountAurora.com

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Film Reviews

Great Wall stylish tale, but a predictable take

By Thomas Simpson

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Contributor

he issue of whitewashing in Hollywood is raised yet again with Matt Damon’s new film The Great Wall. Directed by Zhang Yimou, the film was faced with much criticism before release due to the white man being perceived as the potential hero in medieval china.

Damon is clearly the star here but his character isn’t the prototypical savior we’re expecting. Away from all the controversy, there’s an action film saturated in Chinese mythology that features one of the largest Chinese casts ever assembled. For the general audience most importantly, it’s a lot of fun.

Damon (William) and Pedro Pascal (Tovar) are part of a group of mercenaries that are exploring China in search of a valuable black powder. With some of the men already killed by bandits, a mysterious creature savages the rest leaving only William and Tovar alive.

William manages to slay the beast, severing an arm in the process. They soon encounter the Great Wall and are taken prisoner by a secretive military sect called the Nameless Order tasked with guarding China by the same monsters that William killed. Faced by an onslaught by the creatures, named The Tao Tei, William’s captors soon realize that the prisoners may be more useful as allies.

What follows is a generic and familiar story arc that centers on the relationship

between William and Commander Lin Mae (Jing Tian). The plot is predictable and offers little in the way of surprise, but what it lacks in depth it makes up for in visuals. Fans of Yimou will be well versed in the director’s graceful martial art style as well as his penchant for rich and beautiful colors. The color coded regiments of the Nameless Order contrast wonderfully with the grey mist of the Great Wall and provide striking imagery.

The Tao Tei themselves aren’t the most groundbreaking of CGI designs but they are threatening in their utter barbarity and although The Great Wall doesn’t rely on gore, Yimou isn’t shy in showcasing brutal murder scenes without focusing on the carnage. The script is a little heavy on the exposition with regards to the Tao Tei however the sequence is wonderfully presented as a compelling story.

Although it would be unfair to tarnish the film with the white savior narrative it does veer into this territory on occasion. It shouldn’t be much of a surprise considering the star power of Damon, whose character works best because he is an outsider. William’s relationship with Lin doesn’t diminish the latter’s own hero journey culminating in a visually stunning climax.

The Great Wall is a stylish fantasy tale that’s easy on the eyes. It won’t go down as either Damon or Yimou’s greatest work but it is pleasurable and exciting popcorn fodder.

Thomas is a writer and filmmaker based in Glasgow, U.K. Find him on Twitter: @Simmy41.

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The Element's Singer/Songwriter Series: Tentacles Everywhere - Some say Folk, some say Indie, some say their sound is like no other in town. Either way, this trio is pure, grade A, quality entertainment & their talent and mastery of unusual instruments is what makes angels weep tears of joy.

Pop up record shop featuring 5 local record stores: (Culture Shock, Toad Hall, Kate’s Pie Shop, Retro Rock Records & CD Source) plus showing of the indie music documentary “Breaking a Monster” about a pre-teen metal band from Brooklyn’s rise to fame!

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(usual) Suspects come back to downtown’s Nordlof Center

Songs for a New World, the first musical

by Tony Award winner Jason Robert Brown (Parade, Bridges of Madison County) will be the (usual) Suspects’ next effort at Rockford’s Nordlof Center, 118 N. Main St. “It’s about one moment,” said the theatre troupe in a release. “It’s about hitting the wall and having to make a choice… or take a stand… or turn around and go back. These are the stories and characters of today, the Songs for a New World.”

The show will run from March 16 to April 8, with Thursday, Friday and Saturday performances. Tickets are $18 plus fees.

For tickets or more information visit usualsuspectspresents.com.

Oscar-winning film to show at Beloit festival

Sing, a Hungarian live action short narrative film showing at this year’s Beloit International Film Festival, took top honors in the live action short category at the Academy Awards presentation on Sunday.

Directed and produced by Kristof Deak, the 25 minute film is being shown at BIFF with the Turkish short, Tables of Istanbul. There is one remaining screening of the films on Saturday, March 4, at 2:30 p.m. at the Hendricks Arts Center at Beloit College.

A parable of defiance against unjust and corrupt authority, it tells the story of a student struggling to fi t in at her new school and finding that singing in the school’s famous choir is her only consolation. The choir director may not be the inspirational teacher everyone thinks she is but it will take the student and her friend to uncover the cruel truth and teach their teacher a lesson.

Tickets are available online beloitfilmfest. org or at the BIFF Box Office located at the ABBA Gallery at 437 East Grand Ave in Beloit.

Americana songwritier Craigie comes to Severson Dells, April 13

Portland’s lauded Americana songwriter John Craigie comes to the Severson Dells Nature Center, 8786 Montague Road, April 13.

Craigie says, “It is the job of the folksinger to present someone to the audience that is relatable. To dissolve the wall between performer and listener as much as possible.

People want to hear your story, that in turn, is their story too. Music is not about making you feel better. It’s about making you feel that you’re not alone.”

Craigie recently released his newest album, No Rain, No Rose, and is set to tour with acoustic artist Jack Johnson over the summer.

Craigie says his latest record is an introspective look at his hometown. “I took (the title) from an old Buddhist saying ‘No Mud, No Lotus’, which basically means, you need the bad things to make the good things. I changed it to reflect my rainy city of roses.”

Tickets are $10-15. For information visit seversondells.com –Sta� reports

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A&E Happenings Arts & Theater

Attractions The ARC - 1222 E. State St., Beadware Mondays 1-4 p.m.; Open Studio Wednesdays & Thursdays 1-4 p.m.

The Art Box – 308 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Info: 815-758-0313.

Artists’ Ensemble Theatre – Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. Info: 815-394-5004.

ArtSpace West Gallery – 1426 N. Main St. Wed.-Sat., noon-6 p.m. Info: 815-963-1894.

Beloit Fine Arts Incubator – 520 E. Grand Ave., Beloit, Wis. Gallery hours: Mon.,10 a.m.-2 p.m. ; Tues.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Sat.,10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Info: 608-322-4250. For further information please visit BeloitFineArtsIncubator.com or call the gallery at 608-313-9083.

Beloit College – Logan Museum of Anthropology, Shaw Gallery, 700 College St., Beloit, Wis. Tues.Sun., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Info: 608-363-2828.

Belvidere Performing Arts Center – 1500 E. Ave., Belvidere. Tickets available at Tickets.thestudiorockford.com or 815-332-2205.

Byron Civic Theatre – 850 N. Colfax, Byron. Info: 815-312-3000 or bctmagic.com.

Cadillac Palace Theatre – 151 W. Randolph St., Chicago. BroadwayInChicago.com.

The Castle - The Castle Performing Arts Center at 501 Prospect St. is Beloit’s newest home for the arts. For information visit thecastlebeloit.com or call 608-346-3114.

Coronado Performing Arts Center – 314 N. Main St. 815-968-5222 or coronadopac.org.

DeKalb Area Women’s Center Galleries - 1021 State St., DeKalb. Fridays, 7-9 p.m. Info: 815-758-1351.

Ingrid Dohm Studio Gallery – 839 N. Perryville Road.

Appointments/Info: 815-519-6492.

Fireside Dinner Theatre - 1131 Janesville Ave., Fort Atkinson, WI. (800) 477-9505 Freeport Art Museum – 121 N. Harlem Ave., Freeport. Info: 815-235-9755.

Gallery C – 900 Jackson St., Suite 113, Dubuque, Iowa.

The Gallery At JustGoods – 201 Seventh St. Info: 815-965-8903.

Grace Performing Arts Center - Festival 56 productions are performed at this location, 316 South Main Street, Princeton. 815-879-5656, ext. 11, festival56.com Horseflower’s Creative Hotspot - Located in the historic SM & SF building (upstairs) at 1019 3rd Ave. in the heart of Midtown. Creative space featuring a gallery, home to the Kandinsky Creative Group, collaborative space, classes, Creative discussions and so much more. If you are looking unique we are it. We are more than a gallery, we’re an experience! Open ThursdaySaturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. or by appointment, second Friday of the month until 8 p.m. More information contact Lenny at (815) 501-2375 or email Kandinsky.c.g.2015@gmail.com Charlotte Hackin Art Studio & Gallery – 6278 Brynwood Drive, Rockford. Info: 815-639-1318.

Kortman Gallery – 107 N. Main St. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Info: 815-968-0123.

Main Street Players of Boone County – Community Building Complex, 111 W. First St., Belvidere. mainstreetplayersofboonecounty.com.

Monroe Arts Center – 1315 11th St., Monroe, Wis. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Info: 608-325-5700.

NIU Art Museum – Northern Illinois University, Altgeld, 116, DeKalb.

David C. Olson Photography Studio – 7801 E. State St., inside Clock Tower Resort. Wildlife and nature imagery. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday; 9 a.m.-noon, Saturday. Free. Info: 815-873-1777.

Pec Playhouse Theatre – 314 Main St., Pecatonica fo: 815-239-1210 or pecplayhouse.org.

Rockford Art Museum - 711 N. Main St.. For more information visit rockfordartmuseum.org.

Rockford Dance Company – Riverfront Museum Park, 711 N. Main St. Info: 815-815-963-3341 or 815-968-0595.

Rockford University Art Gallery – Clark Arts Center, 5050 E. State St. Info: 815-226-4105.

Rockford University Performing Arts Department and Maddox & CheekTheatres - 5050 E. State St. Formoreinformationcall815.226.4100orvisitrockford.edu/artslectures/performingartsseason.

Stage Coach Theater - 126 S. 5th St., DeKalb.

Tickets and information at stagecoachers.com or 815-758-1940.

State of the Art – 218 E. State St. Open Tues.-Sat., noon-6 p.m. and by appointment. “First Friday” events until 8 p.m. Info: 815-979-1944.

317 Studio and Gallery- 317 Market St. Stop by for Open Studio Thursday and Friday nights from 5-8 p.m. and Saturday afternoon from 12-5 p.m. Our gallery is open Tuesday-Saturday 12-2 p.m., also open during evening hours, check calendar for times or call. 317studiogallery.com or 815-315-7000 Timber Lake Playhouse – 8215 Black Oak Road, Mt. Carroll. Info: 815-244-2035. timberlakeplayhouse.org.

Without Shoes Modern Dance Company – Maddox Theatre, Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. Womanspace – 3333 Maria Linden Drive. Info: 815-877-0118.

Woodstock Opera House – 121 E. Van Buren St., Woodstock. Info: 815-338-5300.

Woodstock Weavers Guild – Old Courthouse Arts Center, 101 N. Johnson, Woodstock. Info: 815-399-1630.

Wright Museum of Art – Beloit College, 700 College St., Beloit, Wis. Free. Info: 608-363-2095.

Ongoing Seasons of the Sugar River-Catching the Light - Monroe Art Center, 1315 11th St. in Monroe, WI, announces another exciting exhibit to be on display through March 24. The exhibit “Seasons of the Sugar River-Catching the Light: Cultural Edges and Transitional Spaces” showcases the scenic landscapes of the Sugar River Watershed from the headwaters region in western Dane County to the lower basin where the river converges with the Pecatonica River in northern Illinois. The artwork by over 20 artists using a variety of media will be on display. This exhibition is the result of an open call for artists to enter artwork in the Lower Sugar River Watershed Association’s (LSRWA) fourth annual juried exhibition.

75th Anniversary Exhibit - Rediscover Burpee - Burpee Museum of Natural History, 737 N. Main St. Thru April 16. Tues. - Sun. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Adults $10; children 4-12 $9; under-3 free.

A Few Good Men - VCCT of Rochelle is staging

the drama March 17, 18, 19, 24 and 25. The story centers on the trial of two Marines for their roles in the death of a fellow Marine at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. The young Navy lawyer expects a plea deal and a cover up, but is pushed by a member of his defense team to defend his clients. He puts the “military mentality” and the Marine Code of Honor on trial. Show times are 8 p.m. for the Friday and Saturday night performances and 2 p.m. for the Sunday, March 19, matinee.

Tickets are $12 at the door or $11 on line at vcctrochelle.org. A table of 8 can be ordered for $80 online. Shows are in the Paddock Room at Hickory Grove, 1127 N. Seventh Street in the Comfort Inn complex in Rochelle. A Few Good Men is a drama and contains language and themes that may not be suitable for youngsters.

MUSIC

Ongoing Open Stage at Mandalay Lounge - Monday-Sunday beginning at 5 p.m. 200 North Church Street.

DJ/Karaoke - Mortimer’s Roadhouse, 105 W. Grove in Poplar Grove. 815-765-0082. DJ/Karaoke w/ RPM every Friday, DJ/Karaoke w/ DJ Double D every Saturday Mary’s Place - 602 N. Madison St. marysplacebar. com. Open Stage, Tues. & Thurs. 9:30 p.m.-close; Karaoke, Wed. 9:30 p.m.-close.

Bruce L. Warden - For listening & dining every Friday and Saturday 5-9 p.m. at Hoffman House, 7550 E. State St. Wednesday, March 1 An Evening With Kristin Chenoweth and the RSO - Coronado Performing Arts Center. Emmy and Tony Award winning actress and singer, Kristin Chenoweth, will join the RSO for an unforgettable evening under the stars of the Coronado Performing Arts Center. 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, March 2 The National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine Coronado Performing Arts Center. Formed by the Council of Ministers of Ukraine in November of 1918, the National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine is considered to be one of the finest symphony orchestras in Eastern Europe. 7:30 p.m. $20-30.

Friday, March 3 Buddy Mondlock - Award winning singer/songwriter Buddy Mondlock will be performing at the JustGoods Listening Room, 201 7th Street, at 7 p.m. Mondlock will be accompanied on bass and harmony vocals by Mike Lindauer.

Admission is free but donations for the artist will be accepted.

Doghouse Roses Band - Performing at Stockholm Inn, 2420 Charles St. 5:30-8 p.m. Free.

The Claudettes - Mary’s Place, 602 N. Madison St. 9:30 p.m.

Night of Vinyl - Indie Music Documentary and Pop Up Record Shop - Nordlof Center. Culture Shock Clothing and Records joins Toad Hall, Kate’s Pie Shop Cafe & Records, and CD Source for the ultimate NIGHT OF VINYL. Enjoy a 4-Store Pop-Up Record Shop in the lobby of Nordlof Center. 6 p.m. $5 suggested donation.

Have your free listing in the Thursday preceding our Wednesday publication.

Listings can be e-mailed to contact@rockrivertimes.com or called in to 815-964-9767.

Saturday, March 4 Born in 86 - Mary’s Place, 602 N. Madison St. 9:30 p.m.

Sunday, March 5 Trinadora Rocks Band - Concert of torch jazz and blues at 4 p.m. at All Saints Lutheran Church, 624 Luther Drive, in Byron. The event is co-sponsored by Rockford’s award-winning Crossroads Blues Society and by the church.

Trinadora Rocks performs thematic concerts ranging from all originals to Patsy Cline tunes to Celtic celebrations. The March 5 concert focuses on music by torch greats such as Billie Holiday, Frank Sinatra, Lou Rawls, Nina Simone, and many more. There is no admission charge; concertgoers will have an opportunity to make generous donations directly to the musicians and to purchase their CDs. More information is available at trinadora.com.

Friday, March 10 Ian Fitzgerald - Folk singer & songwriter performing at JustGoods Listening Room, 201 7th St. 7-9 p.m.

Sunday, March 12 Dance - VFW, 2018 Windsor Road, Loves Park, across from Sunrise Restaurant.7 p.m. Admission is $7.

COMMUNITY

Ongoing Burpee Museum of Natural History – 737 N. Main St. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission: $8 for ages 13 & older, $7 for ages 3-12, free for children younger than 4 and members; additional fee for traveling exhibits. 815-965-3433.

Cherry Valley Public Library District - 755 E. State St., Cherry Valley. Hours: Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Friday-Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday 1-5 p.m. (Sept.-May) 815-332-5161. Cherryvalleylib.org Discovery Center Museum – 711 N. Main St. Hours: Sun.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Cost: $8 public, free for members. Children 1 and under are also free.

815-963-6769.

Ethnic Heritage Museum – 1129 S. Main St. Sun., 2-4 p.m. Admission $5 adults, $3 student, $10 family. 815-962-7402.

Healing Pathways Cancer Resource Center – 3921 East State St., Rockford. Classes in yoga, strength training, Qigong, and support groups.

815-977-4123 or healingpathwayscrc.org.

Memorial Hall – 211 N. Main St. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Mon-Fri., or by appointment. 815-969-1999.

Midway Village – 6799 Guilford Road. Open Tuesday-Friday (May-August) 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Closed Monday. 815-397-9112.

Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens – 1354 N. Second St. Open Tues.-Sat. (closed Mon.): hours vary, check website or call. Admission: $6 resident, $8 non-resident, free for children 4 and younger. Water features, seating areas and sculptures, all in a tropical plant setting.

Changing seasonal floral displays, special events, educational programs, workshops, lecture series. Rentals of meeting/event room available. Gift shop. Info: rockfordparkdistrict.org or 815-987-8800.

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Pine Tree Pistol Club – 5454 11th St. Info about club & classes: 815-874-7399.

Rock Hollow Hunt Club - Bingo and pull-tabs the last Tuesday of every month at Rock Hollow Hunt Club, 1931 IL Route 75 East in Freeport. Buy cards beginning at 6 p.m. games start at 6:30 p.m. sharp.

Benefits the US Sportsmen’s Youth Foundation.

Rockford Park District – Various programs available throughout the year. Program Guides now available at Customer Service locations. Info: 815-987-8800 or rockfordparkdistrict.org.

Tinker Swiss Cottage – 411 Kent St. Tours 1 and 3 p.m., Tues.-Sun. 815-964-2424.

Recycling - Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful Recycling Centers. 9 a.m.-noon every Saturday.

815-637-1343 Womanspace – 3333 Maria Linden Drive. Yoga every Thursday, 9:30-10:45 a.m. $40/four classes or $12/class. Basic Hatha Yoga. Other activities throughout the year. Info: 815-877-0118.

Registration for Classes at The Arc – The Arc of Winnebago, Boone and Ogle Counties, 1222 E. State St. Info: 815-965-3455.

Registration for “Putting Wellness to Work” – University of Illinois Extension, Boone County, 205 Cadillac Court, Unit 3, Belvidere. Date: Your choice. Lessons on practical skills to help workers live healthy lives. Call Judy Hodge, Program Coordinator, at 815-544-3710 or hodg@illinois. edu to schedule lessons.

Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden – 2715 S. Main St. Tues.-Sat., 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission $6 adults, $3 seniors & students, children younger than 3 and Klehm members, free. Donation Day is first Tuesday of each month. Admission free, donations of any amount welcome. Call 815-965-8146 or visit klehm.org for more information.

Take Charge of Your Health, Live Well, Be Well Workshop - Do you have to manage a health condition on a daily basis or care for someone who does? Join us for a FREE Take Charge of Your Health Workshop. First session starts Monday April 3rd at 9:30am at Heartland Community Church, 1280 S. Alpine Rd. Open to the Public. Call Ashlee Dearman Covert from The Northwestern IL Area Agency on Aging for more info: 779-221-3722.

German Dancing Lessons - Hosted by the German Society of Rockford. Dance and also learn about German culture. All ages welcome, always looking for new people. Takes place from

7-8 p.m. on Mondays at Advanced Machine & Engineering Co., 2500 Latham St., on the 2nd floor. Free admission. Come check us out. For more information call 815-494-9872.

Thursday, March 2 Winnebago County Assn. of Legal Administrative Professionals’ dinner - The Winnebago County Association of Legal Administrative Professionals’ monthly dinner meeting will be held at 6 p.m. at Irish Rose, 519 E. State St. Dinner will be a choice of: Bangers & Mash $13.95; Irish Hot Pork Sandwich $13.95; Fire Roasted Tomato Marinara $12.95; Half Pound Cheeseburger $13.95. Prices include salad, bread, tax and tip. Your check is your reservation confirmation. Program will be Joseph Granneman from illumination.io. Hostess is Christine Blankenship. Please send reservations to: Mary Daniels-Huff, Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren, 2215 Perrygreen Way, Rockford, IL 61107.

Friday, March 3 Wine-Tasting Fundraiser to Benefit Rotary Academy - A wide range of domestic and imported wines will be featured at a wine-tasting fundraiser to benefit Rotary Academy, the teen leadership-development program created by Rockford Rotary. The unique program is for eighth graders in the eight middle schools of the Rockford Public Schools.

Complimentary cheese and crackers will be served.

Representativesfromthreewinedistributorswillbe present, as well as the Artale staff. 5:30-8:30 p.m. at Artale & Co., 6876 Spring Creek Rd. $15 per person, of which $10 directly benefits Rotary Academy.

Dr. Suess Family Fun Fair - Northeast YMCA, 8451 Orth Road. The Northeast Family YMCA is holding their annual fundraiser, The Dr. Seuss Fun Fair. There will beraffleprizesandunlimitedgamesfor$10.6-8p.m.

Friday, March 3-Saturday, March 4 Aldersgate UMC Rummage Sale - Friday 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at 4055 N. Rockton Avenue.

Friday, March 3-Sunday, March 5 Paleofest - Celebrate 19 years of Fossils & Dinosaurs at Burpee Museum’s PaleoFest. Engage in make and take workshops, explore in hands-on paleo stations, venture through unique exhibits and learn with WORLD renowned Paleontologists!

Fossil Fun for the whole Family! Burpee Museum is proud to have Dr. Matt Lamanna, Curator of Paleontology at the Carnegie Museum of Natural History in Pittsburgh as our keynote speaker at this year’s PaleoFest. He will discuss paleo-adventures and fieldwork from Egypt to Antarctica. BURPEE MEMBERS! Join us to celebrate you on March 3 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Members Night! Be the first to see the new permanent exhibit - “Fossil Lake : Uncovering a Lost World” along with a special presentation

by Arvid Aase, Curator-Paleontologist at Fossil Butte National Monument. This year’s PaleoFest has new lower pricing for our family workshops, new paleo-passport stations, new presenters and special packages for 1 and 2 day passes! 1 and 2 day passes, as well as our Family Workshops include general admission! We are introducing a NEW, special package which will include a 2 day pass + the dinner event with Dr. Lamanna at a savings to both members and nonmembers. Registration in now Open!

Please call 815.965.3433 or visit burpee.org for more information.

Wednesday, March 8 Sinnissippi Audubon Society annual dinner - Event takes place at UW Health Sports Factory, 305 S. Madison St. Doors open at 5:30, dinner/ meeting at 6:15. Italian dinner catered by

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Clark Munoz Domestic Battery County—39 years old

Deandre Lockhart Armed Robbery City— 20 years old

Tia Tabb Deception: Forgery County—21 years old

IMPORTANT: Your call is confidential; we never ask your name, and our phones do not have caller I.D. If your information leads to an arrest or solves a crime, you will be paid up to $1000.00.

This bulletin is an official publication compiled by the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office, Rockford Police Department and Rockford Area Crime Stoppers.

Dexter Johnson Enhanced Theft City—32 years old

Tyrone Anderson Aggravated Battery City—18 years old

Antonio Williams Narcotics Violation County—25 years old

Jordan Moore Domestic Battery County—23 years old

Have your free listing in the Thursday preceding our Wednesday publication.

Listings can be e-mailed to contact@rockrivertimes.com or called in to 815-964-9767.

Zayquise Potts F.T.R. Sex Offender City—25 years old

Larry Lumsden F.T.R. Sex Offender City—34 years old

All individuals are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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Death Notices Irene Stokstad 93 Rockford 2/20/2017 Jean Griffey 85 Rockford 2/20/2017 Bernard Denolf 82 Rockford 2/20/2017 Marilyn Ullrich 66 Rockford 2/20/2017 Yassmin Rivas-Frausto 39 Rockford 2/20/2017 John Dixon Sr. 86 Rockford 2/20/2017 Phyllis Anderson 86 Rockford 2/20/2017 Murrie Naill 52 Loves Park 2/21/2017 Dolores Lenz 82 Rockford 2/21/2017 Jose Rodriguez 51 Rockford 2/21/2017 Joseph Ridulph 84 Rockford 2/21/2017 Anne Hoekstra 87 Rockford 2/22/2017 Esther Speich 99 South Beloit 2/22/2017 Louis Gross 83 Rockton 2/22/2017 Brian Leaf 57 Rockford 2/22/2017 Renee Holder 54 Rockford 2/22/2017 Dennis Lunde 57 Durand 2/22/2017 Norma Whitby 84 Rockford 2/22/2017 Barbara Dannenberg 87 Rockford 2/23/2017 Velma Bessert 89 Roscoe 2/23/2017 Daniel Lowery 34 Rockford 2/23/2017 Glenn Moldenhauer 82 South Beloit 2/23/2017 Frank Palermo 94 Rockford 2/23/2017 Ronald Bakken 75 Rockford 2/23/2017 Ronald Bergeron 75 Rockford 2/24/2017 Bernice Dates 83 Rockford 2/24/2017 Jean Mathison 82 Rockford 2/24/2017 Dorothy Wentland 81 Machesney Park 2/24/2017 Charles Smith 78 Rockford 2/24/2017 Charles Miller 74 Rockford 2/24/2017 Madelyn Grobe 13 Rockford 2/24/2017 Dennis Hilgart 70 Rockford 2/24/2017 Patricia Norman 72 Rockford 2/24/2017 Mary Redburn 96 Rockford 2/24/2017 Mary Coletta 58 Rockford 2/24/2017 Suzanne Jones 87 South Beloit 2/24/2017 Ross Nicosia 79 Rockford 2/24/2017 Floyd Crank 97 Rockford 2/25/2017 Gale Park 92 Rockford 2/25/2017 Margaret Anderson 96 Rockford 2/25/2017 Jose Bustos 50 Rockford 2/25/2017 Larry Cornellier 75 South Beloit 2/25/2017 Ronald Waszkowiac 78 Rockford 2/25/2017 Gerald Pedersen 51 Rockford 2/25/2017 Keith Talmadge 83 Rockford 2/25/2017 Bill Scott 70 Machesney Park 2/26/2017 Lynn Visger 57 Rockford 2/26/2017 George McIntyre 92 Rockford 2/26/2017 Jaqueline Petersen 72 Rockford 2/26/2017 Kelli Betts 54 Rockford 2/26/2017 Dennis Grow 73 Rockford 2/26/2017 Suzy Engelsma 81 Rockford 2/26/2017 Daniel Williams 59 Rockford 2/26/2017 Dennis Martinovich 64 Machesney Park 2/26/2017 John Riemma 72 Rockford 2/26/2017 George Smith 88 Rockford 2/27/2017 Death notices are provided by the Winnebago County Coroner’s office.

Your Horoscope

By Denise Guzzardo This Week: Venus, the planet of love and beauty, remains in Aries through April 2 promoting the thrill of the chase as opposed to the capture. However, that doesn’t mean that a romantic opportunity won’t manifest into a solid foundation. Proceed with caution, and keep yourself focused on your own goals as you integrate romance into your lifestyle. Then you’re a force to be reckoned with. Is it the pursuit of happiness, or the happiness of the pursuit? Only you can tell the difference when you remain balanced. Enjoy!

Aries (March 21 to April 19) — Avoid pounding a round peg into a square hole this week. When an issue is pushed it will not come to fruition in the time frame it is suppose to. Other key elements need to align before this is meant to be, allow everything to fall into place. The health and welfare of a female may be on your mind at this time. Send some positive energy in that direction this week, Aries.

Taurus (April 20 to May 20) — An old friend will try to fix a mistake that had hurt you in the past few years. Your concern is that if you immerse yourself in this energy, history will repeat itself. You have more knowledge now regarding this matter, and you can use the validation to your emotional advantage. This aspect heals on many different levels. This is a week of wisdom, Taurus.

Gemini (May 21 to June 20) — Pick up the phone and invite a friend out to dinner. You’ve been stuck in your daily routine and it’s time to break up the monotony. You know exactly who to call for comic relief and now is a great opportunity to catch up on the latest scoop. You can reorganize your closet for the fifth time later on, Gemini.

Cancer (June 21 to July 22) — Someone may try to convince you to be the go-between in a squabble between two friends or loved ones. Avoid this, you have a good thing going now. Your energy should be utilized to improve the quality of your life, not roll in the dirt with others. Avoid emotional vampires like the plague now, Cancer.

Leo (July 23 to Aug. 22) — Romantic opportunities arrive during this lunar cycle, so put your best foot forward in the weeks to come. Those of you who are already in a committed relationship will find the common ground that may have been lacking in the recent past. You’re building a solid foundation in your career sector during the spring and summer months, so you might as well focus on your personal life now. The stars are aligning in your favor, Leo. Virgo (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) — There may have been a bit of the silent treatment coming from a friend or loved one this past month. Don’t take this personal,

this has nothing to do with you. Once they get to the bottom of their dilemma you’ll be the first to know and life goes on from there. Romance picks up the pace towards the end of the week. You will have more time and energy to do this up with style, Virgo.

Libra (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) — Others will make it possible for you to get some rest and relaxation this week. You have been over the top with responsibilities, and it’s starting to wear on your last nerve. Once you’re able to catch up on your rest you can tackle some annoying projects that have been weighing heavy in the back of your mind. Romance is taking a turn for the better, Libra.

Scorpio (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) — A romantic interest will make themselves known to you at this time. Even if you are currently involved you will find this fabulous case of flattery puts a spring in your step. Your self esteem has been a little on the down side and this should do the trick for you emotionally. As a result of this newfound energy, you begin to look at options with home and career.

Make good use of this aspect while it lasts, Scorpio.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) — You have some backup from a friend or family member this week that arrives unexpectedly. This will allow you some time to relax and rejuvenate yourself. Old friends may arrive back into your scene with some new ideas and inspiration. You’re healing many wounds from your past now, pay close attention to your dreams.

Intuitive messages arrive during the

midnight hours, Sag. Capricorn (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) — A productive schedule benefits you financially as well as emotionally during this lunar cycle. You’re paying very close attention to who you have become involved with over the last few years and how they conduct themselves. Be cautious not to allow a negative individual to influence your hopes, dreams and ambitions. If this becomes the case, kick ’em to the curb, Capricorn.

Aquarius (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) — Positive information that has arrived from an outside source will give you the courage you need to make some significant changes in the near future. While it seems that everyone else in your life has been putting themselves first, now is the time to consider your needs. Leave the guilt trip behind for someone else to deal with. You’ve felt guilty long enough, Aquarius.

Pisces (Feb. 19 to March 20) — It will feel like old home week with all of the past connections you’re coming into contact with now. This is a wonderful time to reconnect and catch up with friends and loved ones. You will also receive information that will solve a long-standing mystery. This allows you to stop beating yourself up about what you may have done wrong in the past.

This pushes you forward into a more positive time frame in life. With the old situations resolved you can move on to a new one, Pisces.

For an extended astrological forecast or psychic consultation, contact Denise at 815-398-3983.

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Crossword puzzle creator Myles Mellor, of Lake View Terrace, Calif., has been creating puzzles of various styles for publications for more than a decade.

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Government Notices n n n ORDINANCE NO. 2017-22-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 a City owned property which is a vacant lot at 215 Irving Avenue, PIN # 11-22-109-012 at a minimum bid of $17,200 and includes advertising. The city reserves the right to reject all bids.

The subject property is legally described as follows: Lot Three (3) in Block Six (6) as designated upon the Plat of Dickerman and Robertson’s West Addition to the City of Rockford, the Plat of which Addition is recorded in Book 6 of Plats on Page 7 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 March 27, 2017, at the office of the City of Rockford Purchasing Manager and shall be accompanied by a bank cashier’s or certified check payable to the City of Rockford for at least ten (10) percent of the amount of the bid, the balance to be paid in cash by the successful bidder within not more than fifteen (15) calendar days from the date of the City Council’s acceptance of his bid. The City of Rockford reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids.

Section 4: The provisions and sections of this Ordinance shall be deemed severable, and the invalidity of any portion of this Ordinance shall not affect the validity of the remainder.

Section 5: All orders, resolutions, or ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed insofar as such conflict exists and this Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its passage, approval, and publication, as required by law.

Section 6: A full, true, and complete copy of this Ordinance shall be published within ten (10) days after passage in pamphlet form by and under authority of the Corporate Authorities.

7047R TRRT 3/1 n n n ORDINANCE NO. 2017-23-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 a City owned property which is a vacant lot at 306 North Hinkley Avenue, PIN #11-22-106031 at a minimum bid of $13,300 and includes advertising. The city reserves the right to reject all bids. The subject property is legally described as follows: Lot Seven (7) in Block Two (2) as designated upon the Plat of Sanford’s Second Addition to the City of Rockford. The Plat of which Addition is recorded Book 86 on Page 203 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County; 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 March 27, 2017, at the office of the City of Rockford Purchasing Manager and shall be accompanied by a bank cashier’s or certified check payable to the City of Rockford for at least ten (10) percent of the amount of the bid, the balance to be paid in cash by the successful bidder within not more than fifteen (15) calendar days from the date of the City Council’s acceptance of his bid. The City of Rockford reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids.

Section 4: The provisions and sections of this Ordinance shall be deemed severable, and the invalidity of any portion of this Ordinance shall not affect the validity of the remainder.

Section 5: All orders, resolutions, or ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed insofar as such conflict exists and this Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its passage, approval, and publication, as required by law.

Section 6: A full, true, and complete copy of this Ordinance shall be published within ten (10) days after passage in pamphlet form by and under authority of the Corporate Authorities.

7049R TRRT 3/1 n n n ORDINANCE NO. 2017-24-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 209 North Independence Avenue, PIN# 1121-236-008 at a minimum bid of $13,700 and includes advertising. The city reserves the right to reject all bids. The subject property is legally described as follows: Lot Eight (8) as designated upon the Plat of Geo. A. Sauber’s Resubdivision, the Plat of which is recorded in Book 14 of Plats, on page 47 in the Recorder’s Office 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 March 27, 2017, at the office of the City of Rockford Purchasing Manager and shall be accompanied by a bank cashier’s or certified check payable to the City of Rockford for at least ten (10) percent of the amount of the bid, the balance to be paid in cash by the successful bidder within not more than fifteen (15) calendar days from the date of the City Council’s acceptance of his bid. The City of Rockford reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids.

Section 4: The provisions and sections of this Ordinance shall be deemed severable, and the invalidity of any portion of this Ordinance shall not affect the validity of the remainder.

Section 5: All orders, resolutions, or ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed insofar as such conflict exists and this Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its passage, approval, and publication, as required by law.

Section 6: A full, true, and complete copy of this Ordinance shall be published within ten (10) days after passage in pamphlet form by and under authority of the Corporate Authorities.

7048R TRRT 3/1 n n n ORDINANCE NO. 2017-25-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 a City owned property which is a vacant lot at 2124 Andrews Street, PIN # 11-21-208001 at a minimum bid of $15,000 and includes advertising. The city reserves the right to reject all bids. The subject property is legally described as follows: Part of Lots Eight (8) and Nine (9) in Block Ten (10) as designated upon the Plat of Colton’s Subdivision of part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 21, T. 44 N., R. 1 E. of the 3rd P.M., bounded and described as follows, to-wit: Beginning on the North line of said Lot Eight (8) at a point 87.5 feet West of the Northeast corner of said Lot Eight (8); thence South, parallel with the East lines of said Lots Eight (8) and Nine (9) to the South line of said Lot Nine (9); thence West along said South line, 43.

75 feet, more or less, to the Southwest’ corner of said Lot Nine (9); thence North along the West lines of said Lots Nine (9) and Eight (8) to the Northwest corner of said Lot Eight (8); then east along the North line of said Lot Eight (8), 43. 75 feet, more or less, to the place of beginning, 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 The Rockford Park District reserves River Times, a weekly newspaper the unrestricted right to reject any published in said City of Rockford, or all bids received, to waive or for three (3) consecutive weeks, not to waive any informality, or to the first publication to be not less accept the bid considered to be in than thirty (30) days before the the best interest of the Park District. day provided in said Notice for the Contractor shall not pay less opening bids for the real estate. than the prevailing rates of wages Section 3: The said Notice to all laborers, workmen, and shall set forth the fact that said mechanics performing work under bids will be received until 11:00 this contract, and shall comply with A.M., local Rockford time on March the requirements of the IL Wages 27, 2017, at the office of the City of Employees on Public Works Act of Rockford Purchasing Manager (820 ILCS 130/1-12). and shall be accompanied by a Bid No. 17-2168 – Magic bank cashier’s or certified check Waters South payable to the City of Rockford Pre-Bid Conference: Wednesfor at least ten (10) percent of the day, March 8, 2017, at 10:00 a.m., amount of the bid, the balance to Rockford Park District, 401 S. Main be paid in cash by the successful St., Rockford, IL 61101 bidder within not more than fifteen Bid Opening: Wednesday, (15) calendar days from the date March 15, 2017, at 2:00 p.m., of the City Council’s acceptance Rockford Park District, 401 S. Main of his bid. The City of Rockford St., Rockford, IL 61101 reserves the right to accept or BY: Julianne C. Elliott, Secretary reject any and all bids.

7095R TRRT 3/1 n n n Section 4: The provisions LEGAL NOTICE and sections of this Ordinance NOTICE is hereby given that shall be deemed severable, and the invalidity of any portion of this the Rockford Park District intends Ordinance shall not affect the to contract for the following items and services; specifications are validity of the remainder.

Section 5: All orders, reso- on file with Demandstar.com or lutions, or ordinances in conflict Jacki Minnihan, Purchasing herewith are hereby repealed Dept, Rockford Park District, insofar as such conflict exists and 401 South Main St, Rockford, IL this Ordinance shall take effect 61101, Phone: (815) 969-4094.

Work scope includes Swim immediately upon its passage, approval, and publication, as Pool Chemicals for Magic Waters and Aquatics. required by law.

Bids will be opened at the Section 6: A full, true, and complete copy of this Ordinance Rockford Park District, Webbs shall be published within ten (10) Norman Center Board Room, 401 days after passage in pamphlet South Main St, Rockford, IL 61101 form by and under authority of the (Purchasing Dept (815) 969-4062).

The Rockford Park District reserves Corporate Authorities.

7050R TRRT 3/1 the unrestricted right to reject any n n n or all bids received, to waive or LEGAL NOTICE not to waive any informality, or to NOTICE is hereby given that accept the bid considered to be in the Rockford Park District intends the best interest of the Park District. to contract for the following items Contractor shall not pay less and services; specifications are than the prevailing rates of wages on file with Demandstar.com or to all laborers, workmen, and Jacki Minnihan, Purchasing mechanics performing work under Dept, Rockford Park District, this contract, and shall comply with 401 South Main St, Rockford, IL the requirements of the IL Wages 61101, Phone: (815) 969-4094. of Employees on Public Works Act The Rockford Park District in- (820 ILCS 130/1-12). vites you to submit a bid for T-Shirts Bid No. 17-2165 – Rebid Swim & Other Apparel listed in the Pool Chemicals specifications section of the bid.

Bid Opening: Wednesday, Bids will be opened at the March 15, 2017, at 3:00 p.m., Rockford Park District, Webbs Webbs Norman Center Board Norman Center Purchasing Con- Room, 401 S. Main St., Rockford, ference room, 401 South Main St, IL 61101 Rockford, IL 61101 (Purchasing BY: Julianne C. Elliott, Secretary Dept (815) 969-4062). The Rock7096R TRRT 3/1 n n n ford Park District reserves the unrestricted right to reject any or REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS BROKERAGE SERVICES all bids received, to waive or not to RFP NO.: 317-FIN-035 waive any informality, or to accept Proposals will be received until the bid considered to be in the best 11:00 a.m., local time, on Wednesinterest of the Park District.

Bid No. 17-2170 – T-Shirts & day, March 22, 2017 at the office of the Central Services Manager, Other Apparel Bid Opening: Wednesday, City Hall Building, 425 East State March 15, 2016 at 3:30 p.m., 401 Street, 4th floor, Rockford, Illinois S. Main Street, Rockford, IL 61101 61104. At that time and place all BY: Julianne C. Elliott, Secretary proposals received will be publicly 7094R TRRT 3/1 opened and read aloud. n n n Proposals will be accepted LEGAL NOTICE until the specified opening time NOTICE is hereby given that and date. Any bidder attempting the Rockford Park District intends to deliver after the opening time to contract for the following items and date will be refused. and services; specifications are Proposal forms may be obon file with Demandstar.com or tained at the office of the Central Jacki Minnihan, Purchasing Services Manager, at City Hall, or at Dept, Rockford Park District, http://www.rockfordil.gov/finance/ 401 South Main St, Rockford, IL central-services/purchasing.aspx 61101, Phone: (815) 969-4094. Proposals must be enclosed in The Rockford Park District is a sealed envelope and marked seeking qualified general contrac- with the name of the RFP, and the tors to rebuild the South Entrance RFP number. at Magic Waters Waterpark. Work Each vendor shall submit with includes, but is not limited to, selec- their proposal the information tive demolition, fencing, concrete specified in the bid documents flatwork, and general carpentry. for compliance with the laws of The existing entry trellis and the State of Illinois on Fair Emfencing work is to be demolished ployment Practices and with the and replaced with new fencing and City of Rockford’s Ordinance on with some improvements made to Equal Employment and Business the ticket booths.

Opportunity. Any proposal which Bids will be opened at the fails to include the compliance Rockford Park District, Webbs items properly completed will not Norman Center Board Room, 401 be read and will not be considered.

South Main St, Rockford, IL 61101 The City of Rockford reserves (Purchasing Dept (815) 969-4062). the right to accept or reject any

and all proposals and to waive IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT technicalities.

COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO 7101R TRRT 3/1 BLACKHAWK BANK f/k/a BLACKHAWK STATE BANK, Public Notices Plaintiff, v. n n n PATRICK CROMBIE; IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE PATRICIA CROMBIE; 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT UNKNOWN OWNERS; WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS UNKNOWN TENANTS; IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE UNKNOWN SPOUSES; OF UNKNOWN HEIRS and MARTHA V. McWILLIAMS, NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Deceased.

Defendants.

No. 2016-P-561 Case No.: 2017 CH 182 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE TO UNKNOWN NOTICE is given of the death of OWNERS; UNKNOWN MARTHA V. McWILLIAMS. Letters TENANTS; UNKNOWN of Office were issued on January 30, 2017 to MARGARET S. ALLEN, SPOUSES; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS who is the legal representative of FOR PUBLICATION the Estate. The attorney for the The requisite Affidavit having estate is CHARLES D. SCHLUETER, 4023 Charles Street, Rockford, been duly filed in my office, NOTICE is hereby given you, UNIL 61108.

Claims against the estate may KNOWN OWNERS; UNKNOWN be filed on or before August 27, TENANTS; UNKNOWN SPOUSES; 2017, that date being at least six UNKNOWN HEIRS and NONRE(6) months from the date of first CORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants publication, or within three (3) in the above-entitled suit, that the months from the date of mailing said suit has been commenced or delivery of Notice to creditors, in the Circuit Court of Winnebago if mailing or delivery is required by County, by the said Plaintiff, against Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate you and other Defendants, praying Act, 1975, as amended, whichever for the foreclosure of a certain date is later. Any claim not filed by mortgage concerning the premthe requisite date stated above ises described as follows, to-wit: Lot One Hundred Fifshall be barred. ty-six (156) as designated Claims against the estate upon Plat No. 6 of Chicory may be filed in the Office of the Ridge Subdivision, being Winnebago County Circuit Clerk-a Subdivision of part of the Probate Division at the Winnebago Southeast Quarter (1/4) of County Courthouse, Rockford, IL Section 31 and part of the 61101, or with the estate legal Southwest Quarter (1/4) of representative, or both.

Section 32, all in Township Copies of the claims filed with 46 North, Range 2 East of the Circuit Clerk’s Office--Probate the Third Principal Meridian, Division, must be mailed or delivthe Plat of which is recorded ered to the estate legal represenin Book 41 of Plats on Page tative and to her attorney within ten 118A in the Recorder’s Ofdays after it has been filed. fice of Winnebago County, DATED: February 10, 2017 Illinois; situated in the /s/ Charles D. Schlueter County of Winnebago and CHARLES D. SCHLUETER State of Illinois.

Name: CHARLES D. SCHLUETER COMMON ADDRESS: 10895 Attorney for Estate Chicory Ridge Way Address: 4023 Charles Street Roscoe, IL 61073 City: Rockford, IL 61108 PROPERTY CODE: 032C 456 Telephone: 815-229-5333 P.I.N. NUMBER: 04-32-3037065R TRRT 3/1 003 n n n And for other relief; that SumU Stor mons was duly issued out of the 3000 Charles Street said Court against you as provided Rockford, IL 61108 by law, and that the suit is now Notice of Public Sale of pending.

Personal Property NOW, THEREFORE, unless Notice is hereby given that pursuant to section 4 of the Self you, the said above-named DeService Storage facility act, in the fendants, file your Answer to the state of Illinois. The undersigned Complaint of said suit or otherwise will sell at public sale by compet- make your appearance therein, itive bidding on March 17th, 2017 in the Office of the Clerk of the at 3:00 p.m. on the premises where Circuit Court of Winnebago County, said property has been stored Winnebago County Courthouse and which is located at 3000 in the City of Rockford, Illinois, on Charles Street Rockford Illinois or before the 27th day of March, 61108. The personal property 2017, default may be entered in accordance with the prayer of described below. said Complaint.

117 – Annette Peavy; THOMAS A. KLEIN, 124 – Carlos Garcia; Clerk of the Circuit Court, 149 – Claudia Cornejo; 17th Judicial Circuit, 213 – Joseph Williamson; Winnebago County, Illinois 218 - Maureen McClean; PREPARED BY: 302 – Angela Giles; Yashekia T. Simpkins 305 – Denis Hillyer; (ARDC #6307014) 311 – Tiffany Pearson; HINSHAW & CULBERTSON LLP 322 – Trisha Branning; 100 Park Avenue 415 – Lee Curry; P.O. Box 1389 500 – Matthew Youngblood; Rockford, IL 61105-1389 515 – Daisy Botti.

Units are auctioned by lot. Phone: 815-490-4900 Purchases must be with cash Fax: 815-490-4901 only and be paid for at the time of ysimpkins@hinshawlaw.com 7098R TRRT 3/15 sale. All goods must be removed n n n within 24 hours of purchase. Sale STATE OF ILLINOIS is subject to adjournment.

COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO 7097R TRRT 3/8 SS. n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NOTE: PURSUANT TO THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT FAIR DEBT COLLECTION WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS PRACTICES ACT, YOU ARE ADVISED THAT THE LAW FIRM IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: OF HINSHAW & CULBERTSON SCOTT D. CAMPBELL, LLP IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT Deceased.

COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO CASE NO. 2017-P-47 COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY CLAIM NOTICE INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL NOTICE IS GIVEN of the death BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. STATE OF ILLINOIS of SCOTT D. CAMPBELL. Letters

of Office were issued on February 3, 2017 to CHRISTOPHER J. CAMPBELL, 1047 Westridge Drive, Rockford, IL 61102, who is the legal representative of the Estate. The attorney for the Estate is Attorney Erin E. Walsh, 1707 East State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61104.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before September 1, 2017, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975 as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred.

Claims against the Estate may be filed in the office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk - Probate Division at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois, or with the Estate legal representative, or both.

Copies of claims filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office - Probate Division, must be mailed or delivered to the Estate legal representative and to his attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed.

DATED: February 22, 2017 CHRISTOPHER J. CAMPBELL, Independent Administrator Attorney Erin E. Walsh #6279993 Attorney for Estate 1707 East State Street Rockford, IL 61104 (815) 399-1400 7099R TRRT 3/15 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 Event Planning business in said County and State under the name of ALime Events at the following post office addresses: 207 Carbaugh Ave., Rockford, IL 61101; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Antwonniki S. Wainwright, Latoya Brown SIGNED: Antwonniki S. Wainwright 2/24/17 SIGNED: Latoya Brown 2/24/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 24th day of February, A.D. 2017.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Amy Reininger, DEPUTY 7115R TRRT 3/15 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 dog grooming business in said County and State under the name of Tails of Wonder at the following post office addresses: 1823 Crestwood Ave., Rockford, IL 61103; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Elizabeth Brooks SIGNED: Elizabeth Brooks 2/28/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 28th day of February, A.D. 2017.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Thalia Gallardo, DEPUTY 7116R TRRT 3/15

March 1, 2017 The Rock River Times. n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.LOLA LYNN WHITE, et al Defendant 14 CH 00265 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 29, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on March 24, 2017, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT TEN (10) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF C. J. DAHLIN SUBDIVISION, PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 30, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 21 OF PLATS ON PAGE 237 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 1224 30TH STREET, ROCKFORD, IL 61108 Property Index No. 12-30-458012 (174D484).

The real estate is improved with a condo/townhouse. 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, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \”AS IS\” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOME-

OWNER), 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 14-14-03908.

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. 14-14-03908 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 14 CH 00265 TJSC#: 37-1702 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. I715637 P7090R TRRT 3/15 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO, STATE OF ILLINOIS CITIMORTGAGE, INC., Plaintiff(s), vs.

JOHN C. KERJAKE AND SHERRY KERJAKE, UNKNOWN TENANTS, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendant(s).

17CH 84 PUBLICATION NOTICE The requisite Affidavit for Publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you: JOHN C. KERJAKE, SHERRY KERJAKE, NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, UNKNOWN TENANTS and UNKNOWN OWNERS, Defendants in the above entitled suit, that said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Chancery Division, by the said Plaintiff, against you and other Defendants, praying for foreclosure of a certain Real Estate Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: LOT NINETEEN (19) IN BLOCK TWO (2) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF V.W. RENNE’S SECOND SUBDIVISION OF A PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 15, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, WHICH PLAT IS RECORDED IN BOOK 20 OF PLATS ON PAGE 15 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF SAID COUNTY; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Tax Number: 11-15-257-009 commonly known as 1535 VIRGINIA AV ROCKFORD IL 61101; and which said Real Estate Mortgage was made by JOHN C. KERJAKE AND SHERRY KERJAKE, and recorded in the Office of the Winnebago County Recorder as Document Number 0644410; that Summons was duly issued out of the said Court against you

as provided by law, and that the said suit is now pending.

Now, therefore, unless you, the said named Defendant, file your answer to the Complaint in the said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the office of the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, located at 400 WEST STATE STREET, ROCKFORD, IL 61101, on or before the March 31, 2017, default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said Complaint.

Attorney No. 3635 LAW OFFICES OF IRA T. NEVEL, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff Ira T. Nevel Aaron Nevel 175 North Franklin St. Suite 201 Chicago, Illinois 60606 (312) 357-1125 Pleadings@nevellaw.com # 17-00107 I715718 P7091R TRRT 3/15 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 the selling of hand crafted jewelry and accessories business in said County and State under the name of Gracie Lou Designs Co. at the following post office addresses: 3311 Chateau Lane, Rockford, IL 61103; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Michelle Whitacre SIGNED: Michelle Whitacre 2/27/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 27th day of February, A.D. 2017.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Amy Reininger, DEPUTY 7109R TRRT 3/15 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE TO CITI BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR FIRST FRANKLIN MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-FF12 Plaintiff, vs.

AUDRA K. ARCHAMBEAU; BRIAN K. ARCHAMBEAU; FIRST FRANKLIN FINANCIAL CORPORATION Defendants, 16 CH 216 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, April 6, 2017 at the hour of 1:00 p.m. at Intercounty’s office, 2990 Perryville Road, Third Floor, Suite 2300, Rockford, Illinois 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: Lot One Hundred Ninety (190) as designated upon Plat No. 6 of Hononegah Country Estates in Part of the North Half (1/2) and part of the South Half (1/2) of Section 29, Township 46 North, Range 3 East of the Third Principal Meridian, in Winnebago County, the Plat of which is recorded in Book 37 of Plats 238 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois.

Commonly known as 4454

Straw Lane, Roscoe, IL 61073.

P.I.N. 04-29-326-005.

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.

16-002938 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I715926 P7093R TRRT 3/15 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS DLJ MORTGAGE CAPITAL INC.; Plaintiff, vs.

SISENIA CORTES SALINAS; SC TRIKAYA, LLC - SERIES 2205 PARMELE STREET; UNKNOWN OWNERS, GENERALLY AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 16 CH 730 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, April 6, 2017, at the hour of 1:00 p.m., Intercounty’s office, 2990 Perryville Road, Third Floor, Suite 2300,Rockford, Illinois 61107, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: THE EAST 150 FEET OF LOT TWO (2) IN BLOCK FIVE (5) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF UNION PARK SUBDIVISION OF SECTION 36, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH. RANGE 1 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 10 OF PLATS ON PAGE 14 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS, THE WEST LINE OF SAID TRACT BEING PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 2205 Parmele Street, Rockford, IL 61104.

P.I.N. 11-36-305-016.

The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds.

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call Ms. Kimberly S. Reid at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Kluever & Platt, L.L.C., 65 East Wacker Place, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (312) 236-0077.

SFFX.0025 I715929 P7092R TRRT 3/15 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION OF JERICHO KELLER, Minor’s Current Name PETER KALEN JR. Name of Parent/Guardian filing on behalf of the Minor Case No. 17 MR 185 NOTICE OF FILING PETITION FOR NAME CHANGE Notice is hereby given, that on April 20, 2017, at 10:00 a.m., in room # 426, I will present a Petition requesting that the Court change his/her name of Jericho Keller, a minor, to the name of Jericho Kalen. The hearing will take place at Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 West State St. in Rockford, Illinois.

Jericho Keller, a minor, by, /s/ Peter Kalen Jr. Date: 2/23/17 7100R TRRT 3/15 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO GREGORY DAHM, Plaintiff, v.

SRI EKOWATI DAHM, Defendant.

2017 D 128 NOTICE The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN YOU, SRI EKOWATI DAHM, Defendant in the above-entitled action, that a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage has been commenced in the circuit court of Winnebago County by the Plaintiff therein, against you, praying for a Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage and other relief; that proper procedures according to law have been taken and said suit is still pending.

NOW THEREFORE, unless you, Sri Ekowati Dahm, file your answer to the Petition for Dissolution of Marriage in said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein in the said court of the 17th Judicial Circuit, Winnebago County, Illinois held in the courthouse in the City of Rockford, County of Winnebago, State of Illinois, on or before the 10th day of April, 2017, default may be entered against you after that date and a decree entered in accordance with the prayer of said Petition for Dissolution of Marriage.

Prepared by: /s/ Catrina C. Miksis Catrina C. Miksis, No. 6324354 Prairie State Legal Services, Inc. 303 N. Main St., Suite 600, Rockford, IL 61101 (815) 965-2902 7101R TRRT 3/15 n n n Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State Certificate of Assumed Name Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 333 The filing of an assumed name does not provide a user with exclusive rights to that name. The filing is required for consumer protection in order to enable customers to identify the true owner of a business.

ASSUMED NAME: KURTIS RICHARD KALLENBACH PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS: 1643 N. Alpine Rd., Suite 104, Rockford, Illinois 61107 NAMEHOLDER(S): Kallenbach, Kurtis Richard By typing my name, I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes.

I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in

Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath.

SIGNED BY: Kallenbach, Kurtis Richard EMAIL FOR OFFICIAL NOTICES: kurtiskallenbach@gmail.com 7102R TRRT 3/15 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY PROBATE DIVISION In the Matter of the Estate of: WARREN W. FERRELL, Deceased.

CASE NO. 2016 P 562 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of WARREN W. FERRELL. Letters of Office of Co-Executor issued on 2/7/17 to Deborah McGovern and James W. Ferrell, 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 September 1, 2017, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to Creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975 as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk -- Probate Division at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 West State Street, Rockford, IL 61101, or with the 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: March 1, 2017 Deborah McGovern and James W. Ferrell, LEGAL REPRESENTATIVES/ EXECUTORS PREPARED BY: J. LAIRD LAMBERT ATTORNEY AT LAW 2425 Charles Street Rockford, Illinois 61108 815/316-2167 7103R TRRT 3/15 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN CHANCERY IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: GUADALUPE REINA LIMONES, Petitioner, vs.

HEYBI GUTIERREZ, Respondent.

Case No. 16 D 1056 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to Respondent HEYBI GUTIERREZ that Petitioner GUADALUPE REINA LIMONES 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 March 31, 2017, a judgment by default may be entered against you at any time thereafter for the relief requested in the petition. /s/ Guadalupe Reina Limones, Petitioner 7104R TRRT 3/15 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 Asphalt maintenance business in said County and State under the name of Charity Seal Coating at the following post office addresses: 111 Wilshire Blvd., Machesney Park, IL 61115; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or

transacting such business are as follows: Jeffrey Reed SIGNED: Jeffrey Reed 2/27/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 27th day of February, A.D. 2017.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Pamela Johnson, DEPUTY 7105R TRRT 3/15 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 and Construction business in said County and State under the name of Real Stone Landscaping at the following post office addresses: 328 Ralston Rd., Machesney Park, IL 61115; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Macario Gomez SIGNED: Macario Gomez 2/27/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 27th day of February, A.D. 2017.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Thalia Gallardo, DEPUTY 7106R TRRT 3/15 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 Positive Entertainment business in said County and State under the name of Sisters and Brothers With a Positive Purpose at the following post office addresses: 2403 Shelley Dr., Rockford, IL 61101; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Noralynne Torrence SIGNED: Noralynne Torrence 2/27/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 27th day of February, A.D. 2017.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Amy Reininger, DEPUTY 7107R TRRT 3/15 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 Sales business in said County and State under the name of Bella Renaa at the following post office addresses: 3719 Robey Ave., #3B, Rockford, IL 61103; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Rena Mason, Shkeyla Johnson SIGNED: Rena Mason 2/27/17 SIGNED: Shkeyla Johnson 2/27/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 27th day of February, A.D. 2017.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Angela Reina, DEPUTY 7108R TRRT 3/15 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a Siding & Construction business in said County and State under the name of Richard M. Brenner Jr. at the following post office addresses: 1120 Minns Drive, Apt. 11, Machesney Park, IL 61115; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Richard M. Brenner Jr. SIGNED: Richard M. Brenner Jr. 2/21/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 21st day of February, A.D. 2017.

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Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Amy Reininger, DEPUTY 7110R TRRT 3/15 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 helping people find doctors and answer questions regarding medical cannabis business in said County and State under the name of Ryan Matthew Warren at the following post office addresses: 5329 Pebble Creek Trail, Loves Park, IL 61111; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Ryan Warren SIGNED: Ryan Warren 2/22/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 22nd day of February, A.D. 2017.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Thalia Gallardo, DEPUTY 7111R TRRT 3/15 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a Electrical, siding, flooring, metal studs, pressure washing, drywall, roofing, plumbing business in said County and State under the name of RD & Sons General Contracting at the following post office addresses: 10071 Bitterroot Rd., #2, Roscoe, IL 61073; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Ricky Leitzen, 815-275-7505 SIGNED: Ricky Leitzen 2/22/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 22nd day of February, A.D. 2017.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Pamela Johnson, DEPUTY 7112R TRRT 3/15 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 selling hair business in said County and State under the name of Modish Extensions at the following post office addresses: 4308 Lori Dr., Apt. 4, Rockford, IL 61114; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Tamia Stewart SIGNED: Tamia Stewart 2/23/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 23rd day of February, A.D. 2017.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Amy Reininger, DEPUTY 7113R TRRT 3/15 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 resell business in said County and State under the name of JK Clothing at the following post office addresses: 820 E. Riverside Blvd., Loves Park, IL 61111; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Kimberly L. Wyrick SIGNED: Kimberly L. Wyrick 2/23/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 23rd day of February, A.D. 2017.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Angela Reina, DEPUTY 7114R TRRT 3/15

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The Rock River Times. March 1, 2017

n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Plaintiff, -v.KELLY J ECKELBERG A/K/A KELLY JAY ECKELBERG, et al Defendant 15 CH 665 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 9, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on March 28, 2017, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT NINETY-EIGHT (98) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF MISTY MEADOWS FIRST ADDITION, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE EAST HALF (1/2) OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 7, 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 196A IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 14567 WHISPERING WIND WAY, SOUTH BELOIT, IL 61080 Property Index No. 04-07482-010.

The real estate is improved with a single family home, 2 car attached garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \”AS IS\” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce. com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. McCalla Raymer Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number 10557. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc. com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. McCalla Raymer Pierce, LLC One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 E-Mail: pleadings@pierceservices.com Attorney File No. 10557 Case Number: 15 CH 665 TJSC#: 37-543 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. I714270 P7037R TRRT 3/1 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Plaintiff, -v.CHERYL A. STILTNER, et al Defendant 16 CH 00545 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 19, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on March 27, 2017, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 1 AS DESIGNATED UPON WESTLAKE TOWNHOME ASSOCIATION SUBDIVISION BEING A RESUBDIVISION OF CONDOMINIUM LOT 93 AND PART OF CONDOMINIUM LOT 95 AS DESIGNATED UPON PLAT NO. 1 OF WESTLAKE VILLAGE BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF SECTIONS 25 AND 36 IN TOWNSHIP 27 NORTH, RANGE 10 EAST OF THE 4TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN AND PART OF SECTION 31 IN TOWNSHIP 27 NORTH, RANGE 11 EAST OF THE 4TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION BEING RECORDED IN BOOK 49 ON PAGES 55B IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS. FORMERLY KNOWN AS: UNIT NO. 93-50 IN WESTLAKE VILLAGE CONDOMINIUMS AS DELINEATED ON A SURVEY OF CERTAIN LOTS OR PARTS THEREOF IN PLAT NO. 1 OF WESTLAKE VILLAGE, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF SECTIONS 25 AND 36 IN TOWNSHIP 27 NORTH,

RANGE 10 EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 41 OF PLATS ON PAGES 2A, 2B, 3A AND 3B IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS, WHICH SURVEY IS ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT ‘’B’’ TO THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM OWNERSHIP RECORDED NOVEMBER 15, 1996 AS DOCUMENT NO. 9657176, TOGETHER WITH ITS UNDIVIDED PERCENTAGE INTEREST IN THE COMMON ELEMENTS AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME. Commonly known as 3701 LAKEVIEW DRIVE, WINNEBAGO, IL 61088 Property Index No. 09-25455-028.

The real estate is improved with a duplex. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation.

No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours.

No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \”AS IS\” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney:

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-16-08166.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@ il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-16-08166 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 16 CH 00545 TJSC#: 37-199 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. I714274 P7038R TRRT 3/1 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.SEAN C. SCROGGINS, et al Defendant 16 CH 00190 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 28, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on March 30, 2017, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT ONE HUNDRED FIFTY-EIGHT (158) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT NO. 4 OF WEXFORD PLACE, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE EAST HALF (1/2) OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 15, TOWNSHIP 45 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 45 OF PLATS ON PAGE 161 AS DOCUMENT NO. 0543864 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 3056 STRALOW LANE, MACHESNEY PARK, IL 61115 Property Index No. 08-15383-008.

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, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for

sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \”AS IS\” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-16-00232.

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. 14-16-00232 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 16 CH 00190 TJSC#: 37-261 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. I714363 P7039R TRRT 3/1 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK TRUST, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR LSF9 MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST; Plaintiff, vs.

DOUG LONG; NATASHA LONG; UNKNOWN OWNERS, GENERALLY AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 13 CH 1479 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, March 16, 2017, at the hour of 1:00 p.m., Intercounty’s office, 2990 Perryville Road, Third Floor, Suite 2300,Rockford, Illinois 61107, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate:

LOT 141 AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF SUBDIVISION OF CHICORY RIDGE PLAT SIX, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 31 AND PART OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 32, ALL IN TOWNSHIP 46 NORTH, RANGE 2, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH IS RECORDED IN BOOK 41 OF PLATS, PAGE 118 AND 118A IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE SITUATED IN WINNEBAGO COUNTY, STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 10778 Chicory Ridge Way, Roscoe, IL 61073.

P.I.N. 04-32-352-018.

The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds.

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call Ms. Kimberly S. Reid at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Kluever & Platt, L.L.C., 65 East Wacker Place, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (312) 236-0077.

CHLX.0008A I714779 P7040R TRRT 3/1 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.; Plaintiff, vs.

KATHARINE BARRETT AKA KATHARINE MARIE BARRETT THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO; Defendants, 16CH 96 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, March 16, 2017 at the hour of 1:00 p.m. at Intercounty’s office, 2990 Perryville Road, Third Floor, Suite 2300, Rockford, Illinois 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: Lot Seven (7) in Block Ten (10) as designated upon the Plat of Meadowlea Subdivision, a Re-Subdivision of Lot 79 and part of Lot 75 as designated upon the Plat of Rice and Baker Subdivision, being apart of the Southwest Quarter (1/4) of Section 10, Township 44 North, Range 1 East of the Third Principal Meridian, the Plat of which said Meadowlea Subdivision being recorded in Book 19 of Plats on page 189 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois.

Commonly known as 3434 Gladstone Avenue, Rockford, IL 61101.

P.I.N. 11-10-355-003.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified

funds, within 24 hours. No refunds.

The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611.

16-001852 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I714781 P7041R TRRT 3/1 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.; Plaintiff, vs.

MICHAEL B. MILLER AKA MICHAEL MILLER; AMANDA L. CAMP; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 16 CH 629 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, March 16, 2017, at the hour of 1:00 p.m., Intercounty’s office, 2990 Perryville Road, Third Floor, Suite 2300,Rockford, Illinois 61107, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: LOT ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY-THREE (183) AS DESIGNATED UPON PLAT NO. 8 OF PINE MANOR SUBDIVISION, PART OF THE EAST HALF (1/2) OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP 43 NORTH, RANGE 2, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 36 OF PLATS ON PAGE 20, IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 2815 Norway Pine Road, Rockford, Illinois 61109.

P.I.N. 16-06-429-025.

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 Oliver LLC, 1771 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563-1890. (630) 4536960. For Bidding instructions visit www.alolawgroup.com 24 hours prior to sale. F16080024 I714786 P7042R TRRT 3/1 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC PLAINTIFF Vs. Kevin J. Tuttle; Lisa M. Tuttle; Lyford Oaks Condominium Association; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants

DEFENDANTS 16 CH 00934 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: Kevin J. Tuttle Lisa M. Tuttle 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: 7964 Royal Oaks Road Rockford, IL 61107 and which said Mortgage was made by: Kevin J. Tuttle Lisa M. Tuttle the Mortgagor(s), to Alpine Bank of Illinois, as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Winnebago County, Illinois, as Document No. 200800826027; 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 March 17, 2017, A DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU AT ANY TIME AFTER THAT DAY AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRAYER OF SAID COMPLAINT. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100 Burr Ridge, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 DuPage # 15170 Winnebago # 531 Our File No. 14-16-13820 NOTE: This law firm is a debt collector.

I715012 P7044R TRRT 3/1 n n n BID NOTICE RFP for Orton Keyes Court is located at 633 Ranger Street, Rockford, IL BIDS DUE: Thursday, March 23, 2017, at 2:00pm PRE-BID MEETING: Held on site on Thursday, March 2, 2017 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm.

Hard copies are available upon request and at your expense from YCS Printing, (815) 636-2058, print@ycsprinting.com or DG Digital Printing, (815) 961-0000, print@dgdprinting.com or for a link contact Linda at lstache@ gormanusa.com.

CONTACT INFO: Linda Stache, Gorman & Company, Inc. Phone: 608-835-5177, Fax: 608-835-3667 Please note this is a prevailing wage rate project.

CERTIFICATIONS: EBE, SECTION 3 7087R TRRT 3/22 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS, CIRCUIT COURT WINNEBAGO COUNTY NOTICE OF FILING A REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE (ADULT) Request of: Ryan Avery Osborne, Current Name Case Number 17 MR 146 There will be a court hearing on my request to change my name from: Ryan Avery Osborne to the new name of: Ryan Avery King.

The court hearing will be held: on April 13, 2017 at 10:00 a.m., at 400 W. State St., Rockford, Winnebago County, in Courtroom # 412. /s/ Ryan Avery Osborne Ryan Avery Osborne, Current Name 7079R TRRT 3/8

March 1, 2017 The Rock River Times. n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS BYRON BANK Plaintiff, -v.CARL H. THORSTENS, et al Defendant 16 CH 00343 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 17, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on March 20, 2017, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT FOUR (4) IN BLOCK FOUR (4) AS D E S I G N AT E D U P O N THE PLAT OF MARTIN’S SUBDIVISION OF LOG CABIN PARK, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 16 OF PLATS ON PAGE 45 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS, AS SAID LOT WAS LAID OUT IN SAID PLAT PRIOR TO ITS VACATION BY THE PLAT RECORDED IN SAID RECORDER’S OFFICE IN BOOK 21 OF PLATS ON PAGE 97; ALSO, THE NORTH TEN (10) FEET IN WIDTH OF THAT PART OF THE FORMER ALLEY IN SAID BLOCK, LYING SOUTH OF AND ADJACENT TO SAID LOT FOUR (4); SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 39213923 FIFTEENTH AVENUE, ROCKFORD, IL 61108 Property Index No. 12-32-127011 (176B245).

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, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \”AS IS\” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4). If this property is a

condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-16-02834.

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. 14-16-02834 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 16 CH 00343 TJSC#: 37-1485 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. I715300 P7066R TRRT 3/8 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR MORGAN STANLEY HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST 2006-2 Plaintiff, -v.KENNETH MAIER A/K/A KENNETH E. MEIER, JR., et al Defendant 15 CH 00249 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 2, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on March 21, 2017, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: UNIT E AND E-G IN WINSOME PARK CONDOMINIUM NO. 1 AS DELINEATED ON A SURVEY OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE: LOT 53 AS DESIGNATED UPON PLAT OF WINSOME ACRES EAST BEING A SUBDIVISION IN PART OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 8, TOWNSHIP 43 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 36 OF PLATS ON PAGE 99 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS, WHICH SURVEY IS ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT ‘’B’’ TO THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM RECORDED ON MICRO-

FILM NO. 8002-1326 AND AMENDMENT RECORDED ON MICROFILM NO. 80060615 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, TOGETHER WITH ITS UNDIVIDED PERCENTAGE INTEREST IN THE COMMON ELEMENTS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 4744 WOLVERTON LANE UNIT E, ROCKFORD, IL 61109 Property Index No. 16-08-456005 (260D153E).

The real estate is improved with a condo/townhouse. 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, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \”AS IS\” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-15-01907.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS

& ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@ il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-15-01907 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 15 CH 00249 TJSC#: 37-1529 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. I715359 P7067R TRRT 3/8 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS Wells Fargo Bank, NA PLAINTIFF Vs. Melissa A. Gary; Tower Hill Estates Association No. 2; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants DEFENDANTS 16CH 01003 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: Tower Hill Estates Association No. 2 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: 6859 Sentinel Road Rockford, IL 61107 and which said Mortgage was made by: Melissa A. Gary the Mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as Nominee for Alpine Bank & Trust Co., as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Winnebago County, Illinois, as Document No. 20111046233; 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 March 24, 2017, A DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU AT ANY TIME AFTER THAT DAY AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRAYER OF SAID COMPLAINT. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100 Burr Ridge, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 DuPage # 15170 Winnebago # 531 Our File No. 14-16-16167 NOTE: This law firm is a debt collector.

I715430 P7068R TRRT 3/8 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS TCF NATIONAL BANK; Plaintiff, vs.

ANDRES BRISENO; DISCOVER BANK; TD BANK USA, N.A.; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants, 16CH 653 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Inter-

county Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, March 30, 2017 at the hour of 1:00 p.m. at Intercounty’s office, 2990 Perryville Road, Third Floor, Suite 2300,, Rockford, Illinois 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED REAL PROPERTY IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO, STATE OF ILLINOIS: PART OF THE NORTH HALF (1/2) OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 7, IN TOWNSHIP 43 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO-WIT: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT FIVE (5) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT NO. 1 OF MAGNOLIA HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION THE PLAT OF WHICH IS RECORDED IN BOOK 32 OF PLATS ON PAGE 119 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY; THENCE SOUTH ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT FIVE (5) TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT FIVE (5) ; THENCE WEST, PARALLEL TO THE SOUTH LINE OF FRUITLAND DRIVE AS DESIGNATED UPON SAID PLAT NO. 1 OF MAGNOLIA HEIGHTS TO THE WEST LINE OF SAID QUARTER (1/4) SECTION; THENCE NORTH ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID QUARTER (1/4) SECTION TO THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID FRUITLAND DRIVE; THENCE EAST ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF FRUITLAND DRIVE TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 3029 Fruitland Drive, Rockford, IL 61109.

P.I.N. 16-07-302-001.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds.

The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

For information call Mr. David T. Cohen at Plaintiff’s Attorney, David T. Cohen & Associates, LTD., 10729 West 159th Street, Orland Park, Illinois 60467-4531.

(708) 460-7711.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I715501 P7069R TRRT 3/8 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS BANK OF AMERICA, N.A Plaintiff, -v.MATTHEW MAHALAS, et al Defendant 16 CH 00838 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 8, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on March 23, 2017, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell

at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 115 AS DESIGNATED UPON PLAT NUMBER 2 OF MULFORDS WILDWOOD SUBDIVISION, OF PART OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 34, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK 27 OF PLATS ON PAGE 114 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 2304 PINEDROP PARKWAY, ROCKFORD, IL 61108 Property Index No. 12-34-353001 (178C139).

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, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \”AS IS\” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-16-12827.

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. 14-16-12827 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 16 CH 00838 TJSC#: 37-1625 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. I715537 P7070R TRRT 3/8 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR STRUCTURED ASSET INVESTMENT LOAN TRUST MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-7 Plaintiff, -v.MARTHA LUNA, et al Defendant 16 CH 00800 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 8, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on March 22, 2017, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: THE SOUTHERLY 55 FEET OF LOT SIX (6) IN BLOCK ONE (1) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF SANFORD’S SUBDIVISION OF SOUTH HALF (1/2) LOT ‘B’ IN PLAT OF WEST PART OF NORTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 27 AND SOUTHWEST PART OF SOUTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) SECTION 22, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, WHICH IS RECORDED IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS, IN BOOK 58 OF DEEDS (PLATS) PAGE 111, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 8 OF PLATS ON PAGE 13 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 1118 DICKERMAN STREET, ROCKFORD, IL 61102 Property Index No. 11-27154-007.

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, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in

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and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \”AS IS\” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-16-12317.

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. 14-16-12317 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 16 CH 00800 TJSC#: 37-1565 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. I715539 P7071R TRRT 3/8 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 business in said County and State under the name of Upper Cuts Lawn Care at the following post office addresses: 3007 Knight Ave., Rockford, IL 61101; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Jorge Toribio, 815-209-7718 SIGNED: Jorge Toribio 2/15/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 15th day of February, A.D. 2017.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Angela Reina, DEPUTY 7080R TRRT 3/8

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The Rock River Times. March 1, 2017

n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS MEMBERS ALLIANCE CREDIT UNION; Plaintiff, vs.

ANDREW D. LAPONSIE; SERENA C. LAPONSIE; HERITAGE CREDIT UNION; TENANTS AND PARTIES IN POSSESSION; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 16 CH 853 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, March 16, 2017 at the hour of 1:00 p.m. at Intercounty’s office, 2990 Perryville Road, Third Floor, Suite 2300,, Rockford, Illinois 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: PARCEL 1: Part of Lot Ten (10) as designated on the Plat of 2nd Resub of Lot One (1) and part of Lot Two (2) of Glen Eyre Subdivision the Plat of which Resubdivision is recorded in Book 12 of Plats on page 37 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois, bounded as follows: Beginning at the Northeast comer of said lot; thence West, along the North line of said Lot 47.50 feet; thence South, parallel with the East line of said Lot 168 feet to a point 145 feet North of the South line of said Lot; thence East, parallel with said South line, 47.50 feet to the East line of said Lot; thence North along said East line, 168 feet to the place of beginning, EXCEPTING the North 5 feet of said tract dedicated for street purposes by instrument dated November 1,1949 and recorded in Book 681 on page 399 in said Recorder’s Office; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois.

More accurately described as follows: Part of Lot Ten (10) as designated upon the Plat of 2nd Resubdivision of Lot 1 and part of Lot 2 of Glen Eyre Subdivision the plat of which is recorded in Book 12 of Plats on page 37 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois, bounded and described as follows; commencing at the Northeast comer of said Lot, thence South 01 degrees 07 minutes 27 seconds East, along the East line of said Lot, a distance of 5.00 feet to the South line of the North 5.00 feet dedicated for public road purposes by Deed recorded in Book 681 of Records on page 399 in said Recorder’s Office and to the point of beginning for the following described Parcel; thence continuing South 01 degrees 07 minutes 27 seconds East, along the East line of said Lot, a distance of 142.44 feet to a point 145 feet North of the South line of said Lot; thence South 88 degrees 33 minutes 15 seconds West, parallel with said South line, a distance of 47.55 feet: thence North 01 degrees 08 minutes 10 seconds West, a distance of 142.42 feet to the South line of said premises conveyed

for public road purposes; thence North 88 degrees 31 minutes 28 seconds East along said line, a distance of 47.58 feet to the point of beginning; situated In the County of Winnebago and the State of Illinois.

PARCEL II Part of Lot Nine (9) as designated on the Plat of 2nd Resub of Lot One (1) and part of Lot Two (2) of Glen Eyre Subdivision the Plat of which Resubdivision is recorded in Book 12 of Plats on page 37 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County.

Illinois, bounded as follows, to-wit: Beginning on the West line of said Lot at a point 145 feet North of the North line of the Street 20 feet wide running East and West along the South line of said Lot; thence East, parallel with the South line of said Lot, 46 feet; thence North, parallel with the West line of said lot to the North line of said lot; thence West, along said North line, 46 feet to the Northwest comer of said Lot; thence South, along the West line of said Lot to the place of beginning, EXCEPTING the North 5 feet of said tract dedicated for street purposes by Instrument dated November 1,1949 and recorded in Book 681 of Recorder’s Records on page 399 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois.

Commonly known as 305 Belteberg Road, Loves Park, Illinois 61111.

P.I.N. 11-01-280-015 and 1101-280-016.

The mortgaged real estate is: single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds.

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call Ms. Elisa J. Whitman at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Reilly Law Offices, 6801 Spring Creek Road, Rockford, Illinois 61114. (815) 316-8540.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I714787 P7043R TRRT 3/1 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO WELLS FARGO BANK MINNESOTA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE F/K/A NORWEST BANK MINNESOTA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR RENAISSANCE HEL TRUST 2003-1 Plaintiff, -v.BYRON L. GILLESPIE, et al Defendant 16 CH 00396 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 24, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on March 14, 2017, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest

bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT TWELVE (12) IN BLOCK ONE (1) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF PHINNEY’S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF ROCKFORD, THE PLAT OF WHICH ADDITION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 10 OF PLATS ON PAGE 27 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 1223 HOLLAND STREET, ROCKFORD, IL 61102 Property Index No. 11-27-157019 (207B094).

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, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \”AS IS\” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-16-03966.

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. 14-16-03966 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 16 CH 00396 TJSC#: 37-1312 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. I715017 P7045R TRRT 3/1 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION, (FNMA); Plaintiff, vs.

UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; CHARLES J. LEONARD, JR.; Defendants, 11 CH 298 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, March 23, 2017 at the hour of 1:00 p.m. at Intercounty’s office, 2990 Perryville Road, Third Floor, Suite 2300, Rockford, Illinois 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: Lot Thirteen (13) in Block One (1) as designated upon the Plat of Union Park Subdivision of part of the Southwest Quarter of Section 36, Township 44 North, Range 1 East of the Third Principal Meridian, the Plat of which Subdivision is recorded in Book 10 of Plats on page 14 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois.

Commonly known as 2126 Parmele Street, Rockford, IL 61104.

P.I.N. 11-36-303-002.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds.

The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611.

15-009040 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I715129 P7046R TRRT 3/1 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY IN RE THE ESTATE OF: RICHARD A. NEWMAN, Deceased.

No. 2017 P 34 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of RICHARD A. NEWMAN. Letters of Administration were issued on January 26, 2017, to Cindy L.

Vogel, 9348 Villa Tuscany Avenue, Las Vegas, Nevada 89129, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is Robert C. Torbert of HOWARD & HARDYMAN, LLP, 124 N. Water Street, Suite 100, PO Box 1616, Rockford, Illinois 61110-0116.

Any claims against the estate may be filed on or before August 15, 2017, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975 as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred.

Claims against the estate 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: February 7, 2017 CINDY L. VOGEL, Independent Administrator Robert C. Torbert ARDC# 6270746 HOWARD & HARDYMAN, LLP 124 N. Water Street, Suite 100 PO Box 1616 Rockford, Illinois 61110-0116 (815) 964-8888 Attorneys for the Estate of RICHARD A. NEWMAN, Deceased 7051R TRRT 3/1 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 RONALD B. PLUMMER, Deceased.

CASE NO. 2017 P 37 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of RONALD B. PLUMMER of Rockford, Illinois. Letters of Office were issued on February 3, 2017, to CARY R. PLUMMER, who is the legal representative of the estate.

The attorney for the estate is G. MICHAEL SCHEURICH, GUYER & ENICHEN, P.C. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before August 16, 2017, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by 755 ILCS 5/18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act of 1975, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk-Probate Division at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois, or with the estate legal representative, or both.

Copies of claims filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office--Probate Division must be mailed or delivered to the estate legal representative and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed.

Dated: February 7, 2017 Cary R. Plummer, Administrator G. MICHAEL SCHEURICH (#2479869) scheurich@guyerlaw.com Guyer & Enichen, P.C. 2601 Reid Farm Road Rockford, Illinois 61114 (815) 636-9600 7052R TRRT 3/1 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE

OF: JEANNE MARIE McLAUGHLIN, Deceased.

CASE NO. 2017 P 42 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of JEANNE MARIE McLAUGHLIN on December 8, 2016. Letters of Office were issued on February 1, 2017 to WILLIAM J. McLAUGHLIN who is the legal representatives of the estate. The attorney for the estate is ANTHONY A. SAVAIANO, 535 Loves Park Dr., Loves Park, IL 61111.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before August 17, 2017, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to Creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975, as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk-Probate Div. at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 W. State St., Rockford, IL 61101, or with the estate legal representative, or both.

Copies of claims filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office-Probate Div., must be mailed or delivered to the estate legal representative and to his/her attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed.

DATED: 2/10/17 WILLIAM J. McLAUGHLIN, EXECUTOR ANTHONY A. SAVAIANO #87 Attorney for Estate 535 Loves Park Drive Loves Park, IL 61111 815/654-3060 7053R TRRT 3/1 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS, CIRCUIT COURT WINNEBAGO COUNTY PUBLICATION NOTICE OF COURT DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE (ADULT) Request of: Erdenechimeg Erdene-Ochir, Current Name Case Number 17 MR 151 There will be a court date on my Request to change my name from: Erdenechimeg ErdeneOchir to the new name of: Erica Erdenechimeg Grover.

The court date will be held: on April 12, 2017 at 10:00 a.m., at 400 W. State St., Rockford, Winnebago County, in Courtroom # 412. /s/ Erdenechimeg Erdene-Ochir Erdenechimeg Erdene-Ochir, Current Name 7055R TRRT 3/1 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS, CIRCUIT COURT WINNEBAGO COUNTY PUBLICATION NOTICE OF COURT DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE (ADULT) Request of: David Thaddeus Starzynski, Current Name Case Number 17 MR 15 There will be a court date on my Request to change my name from: David Thaddeus Starzynski to the new name of: David Thaddeus Starr.

The court date will be held: on March 8, 2017 at 10:00 a.m., at 400 W. State St., Rockford, Winnebago County, in Courtroom # 426. /s/ David Thaddeus Starzynski David Thaddeus Starzynski, Current Name 7056R TRRT 3/1 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a Painting, Landscaping, Cleaning business in said County

and State under the name of Ann’s Painting & Landscaping at the following post office addresses: 9615 Baldwin Dr., Machesney Park, IL 61115; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Ardene Powers SIGNED: Ardene Powers 2/13/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 13th day of February, A.D. 2017.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Thalia Gallardo, DEPUTY 7057R TRRT 3/1 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 Traplife Media is a online film, radio station, CD duplication, studio and mixtape supplier business in said County and State under the name of Traplife Media at the following post office addresses: 928 21st St., Rockford, IL 61108; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Cartez Daniels SIGNED: Cartez Daniels 2/10/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 10th day of February, A.D. 2017.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Amy Reininger, DEPUTY 7058R TRRT 3/1 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a custom T-shirt company, buying and printing T-shirts business in said County and State under the name of Hip Hop Ave. Custom Tees at the following post office addresses: 928 21st St., Rockford, IL 61108; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Cartez Daniels SIGNED: Cartez Daniels 2/10/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 10th day of February, A.D. 2017.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Amy Reininger, DEPUTY 7059R TRRT 3/1 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 At home beauty services business in said County and State under the name of Beauty Buzz at the following post office addresses: 6382 Nimtz Rd., Loves Park, IL 61111; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Elizabeth A. Turley SIGNED: Elizabeth A. Turley 2/8/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 8th day of February, A.D. 2017.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Pamela Johnson, DEPUTY 7060R TRRT 3/1 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 Restaurant business in said County and State under the name of LaCreasia’s Taste of Soul & Mobile Catering at the following post office addresses: 1624 18th Ave., Rockford, IL 61104; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: LaCreasia Turner

SIGNED: LaCreasia Turner 2/8/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 8th day of February, A.D. 2017.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Thalia Gallardo, DEPUTY 7061R TRRT 3/1 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a Transportation of People business in said County and State under the name of Family Livery Service at the following post office addresses: 2848 Woodside Dr., Rockford, IL 61109; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Earnest R. Ballard, Jr., 779-772-2114 SIGNED: Earnest R. Ballard, Jr. 1/27/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 27th day of January, A.D. 2017.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Amy Reininger, DEPUTY 7062R TRRT 3/1 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a Car Dealership business in said County and State under the name of Next Car Auto Sales at the following post office addresses: 510 N. Blackhawk Blvd., Rockton, IL 61072; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Paul R. Brown SIGNED: Paul R. Brown 2/9/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 9th day of February, A.D. 2017.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Thalia Gallardo, DEPUTY 7063R TRRT 3/1 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 DUI Evaluation Company business in said County and State under the name of REC at the following post office addresses: 2929 N. Main St., Rockford, IL 61103; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Paul Gutowski SIGNED: Paul Gutowski 2/9/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 9th day of February, A.D. 2017.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Thalia Gallardo, DEPUTY 7064R TRRT 3/1 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a Used vehicle sales business in said County and State under the name of Atvance Auto Center at the following post office addresses: 1339 Kilburn Ave., Rockford, IL 61101; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Ashley Washington; Kathleen Berg SIGNED: Ashley Washington 2/21/17 SIGNED: Kathleen Berg 2/21/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 21st day of February, A.D. 2017.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Amy Reininger, DEPUTY 7089R TRRT 3/8

March 1, 2017 The Rock River Times. n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION A/K/A PHH MORTGAGE SERVICES Plaintiff, -v.TRICIA ROSS A/K/A TRICIA L. ROSS, et al Defendant 16 CH 00764 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 8, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on March 22, 2017, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT FIVE (5) IN BLOCK EIGHT (8) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF WASHINGTON PARK SUBDIVISION, WHICH PLAT IS RECORDED IN BOOK 13 OF PLATS, PAGE 16, IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 418 LEXINGTON AVENUE, ROCKFORD, IL 61102 Property Index No. 11-20-427006 (200A116).

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, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \”AS IS\” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN

ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-16-11910.

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. 14-16-11910 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 16 CH 00764 TJSC#: 37-1566 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. I715540 P7072R TRRT 3/8 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Plaintiff, -v.WILLIAM H. STAHR, et al Defendant 16 CH 00927 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 8, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on March 23, 2017, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT NINE (9) AS DESIGNATED UPON PLAT NO. 1 OF HOLIDAY ACRES, BEING PART OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE NE 1/4 OF SEC. 4, T. 43 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE 3RD P.M., WHICH PLAT IS RECORDED IN BOOK 32 OF PLATS ON PAGE 168 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 5875 DEB ELLEN DRIVE, ROCKFORD, IL 61109 Property Index No. 16-04-228009 (256A128).

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, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the resi-

dential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \”AS IS\” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, 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 14-16-09245.

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. 14-16-09245 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 16 CH 00927 TJSC#: 37-1624 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. I715542 P7073R TRRT 3/8 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.JOHN J. BACINO, et al Defendant 16 CH 00816 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 8, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on March 22, 2017, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the

following described real estate: PART OF LOTS NINE (9) AND TEN (10) IN BLOCK TWENTY-ONE (21) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF E. H. MARSH’S PARK VIEW SUBDIVISION OF A PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 14 AND OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 11, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 4 OF PLATS ON PAGE 8, IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS, BOUNDED AS FOLLOWS, TO-WIT: BEGINNING ON THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT TEN (10) AT A POINT FORTY-TWO AND FOUR TENTHS (42.4) FEET SOUTH OF THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT TEN (10); THENCE EAST, PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT TEN (10), ONE HUNDRED (100) FEET; THENCE SOUTH, PARALLEL WITH THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOTS TEN (10) AND NINE (9), FORTY-FOUR (44) FEET THENCE WEST PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT NINE (9), ONE HUNDRED FEET TO THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT NINE (9); THENCE NORTH ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOTS NINE (9) AND TEN (10), FORTY-FOUR (44) FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 2105 GRANT AVENUE, ROCKFORD, IL 61103 Property Index No. 11-14202-006.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \”AS IS\” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium

Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-16-12604.

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. 14-16-12604 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 16 CH 00816 TJSC#: 37-1567 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. I715543 P7074R TRRT 3/8 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 March 9, 2017 at approx.

10:00 AM at www.storagetreasures.com. All online bids start 14 days prior to the below start date.

Cube #F12, Terry D. Fish; Cube #P9, Laurie Thompson; Cube #C26, Geri Baraconi; Cube #DD1, Martin Kelly a.k.a Kelly Martin.

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 March 9, 2017 at approx. 11:00 AM at www.storagetreasures.com. All online bids start 14 days prior to the below start date.

Cube #4106, Erin Murphy; Cube #5103, Clinetta Russell; Cube #1534, Margerat McDaniel a.k.a M.K. McDaniel; Cube #801, Brad Love; Cube #2616, Peggy Martinez; Cube #1526, Ryan Olsen; Cube #806, Destini Luna; Cube #6616, Donald Grandt; Cube #1232, Sharon Dickens.

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 March 9, 2017 at approx. 11:30 AM at www.storagetreasures.com. All online bids start 14 days prior to the below start date.

Cube #A34, Tyesha S. Delphie; Cube #B133, Cynthia A. Woodard;

Cube #A152, Misty Y. Sanders; Cube #B47, Kimberly Swanborg; Cube #B335, Danica Cavender; Cube #B3, Samuel J. Vazquez; Cube #B57, Lakisha R. Davis; Cube #B255, Jacqueline Brown; Cube #B340, Diane Ham; Cube #B50, Jovonda S. Marks; Cube #A53, Misty Y. Sanders; Cube #A84, Andrew J. Weber; Cube #B124a, Jamaal A. Holloway.

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 March 9, 2017 at approx.

12:00 PM at www.storagetreasures.com. All online bids start 14 days prior to the below start date.

Cube #252, Cheryl Curtis Barmore; Cube #316, Medina Odubose.

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 March 9, 2017 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; Cube #9, John Fager.

7077R TRRT 3/1 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: ALICE M. LYFORD CASE NO: 2017 P 35 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of ALICE M. LYFORD. Letters of Office were issued on 2/06/17 to WILLIAM D. LYFORD, 2105 Canyon Drive, Billings, MT 59102, who is the legal representative of the estate.

The attorney for the estate is Jeffry A. Dahlberg, 5130 N. Second St., Loves Park, IL 61111.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before September 1, 2017, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975 as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk - Probate Division at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois, or with the estate legal representative, or both.

Copies of claims filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office-Probate Division, must be mailed or delivered to the estate legal representative and to his/her attorney within ten days after it has been filed.

Dated: 2/14/2017 WILLIAM D. LYFORD, Executor Attorney For Estate: JEFFRY A. DAHLBERG #6206776 BALSLEY & DAHLBERG 5130 N. Second St. Loves Park, IL 61111 815-877-2593 7078R TRRT 3/8 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a Electrical Contractor business in said County and State under the name of Lemo Electric at the following post office addresses: 332 Grand Ave., Loves Park, IL 61111; that the true and real full names of all persons owning,

conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Jeffrey P. Lemmons, 815-540-9891 SIGNED: Jeffrey P. Lemmons 2/17/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 17th day of February, A.D. 2017.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Amy Reininger, DEPUTY 7086R TRRT 3/8 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO ALPINE BANK & TRUST CO., Plaintiff, v.

JOHN L. BIELEFELDT; UNKNOWN OWNERS; UNKNOWN TENANTS; UNKNOWN SPOUSES; UNKNOWN HEIRS and NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants.

Case No.: 2016 CH 476 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered by the Court in the above-entitled cause, the property hereinafter described or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment, will be sold to the highest bidder.

A. The name, address and telephone number of the person to contact for information regarding the real estate is: Yashekia T. Simpkins, HINSHAW & CULBERTSON LLP, 100 Park Avenue, Rockford, Illinois 61101, Tel. (815) 490-4942.

B. The common address and other common description, if any, of the real estate is: 226 Winona Drive, Machesney Park, Illinois 61115.

C. The legal description of the real estate is: Lot Thirty-four (34) in Block Twenty-two (22) as designated upon the Plat of North Park Third Subdivision of part of the South Half (1/2) of Section 25, township 45 North, Range 1 East of Third Principal Meridian, the Plat of which Subdivision is recorded in Book 22 of Plat Records, page 164 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois.

D. A description of the improvements on the real estate is: Single-family home with 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and approximately 841 square feet.

E. The time and place of sale will be March 16, 2017, at 11:00 A.M., Winnebago County Justice Center, Lobby, 650 West State Street, Rockford, County of Winnebago, Illinois.

F. The terms of the sale are: Ten Percent (10%) due by cash or certified funds at the time of the sale and the balance is due within 24 hours of sale. The property offered for sale is subject to all real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality of the title and without recourse to the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office and in “as is” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

G. Title will be conveyed subject to the following liens and interests: all general real estate taxes, special assessments, if any, easements and restrictions of record, and the interests, if any, of any tenant in possession.

H. The property will not be available for inspection.

I. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of subject premises.

J. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the

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unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4).

ALPINE BANK & TRUST CO., Plaintiff By: HINSHAW & CULBERTSON LLP Yashekia T. Simpkins One of Its Attorneys PREPARED BY: Yashekia T. Simpkins (ARDC #6307014) HINSHAW & CULBERTSON LLP 100 Park Avenue P.O. Box 1389 Rockford, IL 61105-1389 Phone: 815-490-4900 Fax: 815-490-4901 ysimpkins@hinshawlaw.com 7081R TRRT 3/8 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION OF SAMUEL WALLER Minor’s Current Name RODNEY HECOX Name of Parent/Guardian filing on behalf of the Minor Case No. 17-MR-168 NOTICE OF FILING PETITION FOR NAME CHANGE Notice is hereby given, that on April 13, 2017, at 10:00 a.m., in Room # 426, I will present a Petition requesting that the Court change his/her present name of Samuel Waller, a minor, to the name of Samuel Hecox. The hearing will take place at Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 West State St. in Rockford, Illinois.

Samuel Waller, a minor, by, /s/ Rodney Hecox Date: 2-17-17 7082R TRRT 3/8 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS, CIRCUIT COURT WINNEBAGO COUNTY NOTICE OF FILING A REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE (ADULT) Request of: Donna Jean Roberts Current Name Case Number 17 MR 174 There will be a court hearing on my request to change my name from: Donna Jean Roberts to the new name of: Donna Jean Radant.

The court hearing will be held: on April 19, 2017 at 10:00 a.m., at 400 W. State St.. Rockford, Winnebago County, in Courtroom #412. /s/ Donna Roberts Donna Roberts 7083R TRRT 3/8 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 janitorial commercial and residential business in said County and State under the name of Amerritt Cleaning Solutions at the following post office addresses: 2220 Montana Ave., Rockford, IL 61108; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Reginald Cauthen SIGNED: Reginald Cauthen 2/17/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 17th day of February, A.D. 2017.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Thalia Gallardo, DEPUTY 7085R TRRT 3/8

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n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Plaintiff, -v.- WILLIAM H. STAHR, et al Defendant 16 CH 00927 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 8, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on March 23, 2017, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 5875 DEB ELLEN DRIVE, ROCKFORD, IL 61109 Property Index No. 16-04-228-009 (256A128). 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, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \”AS IS\” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-16-09245. 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. 14-16-09245 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 16 CH 00927 TJSC#: 37-1624 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. I715542 P7073R TRRT 3/8 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered by the Court in Winnebago County Case No. 2016 CH 476, the property hereinafter described or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment, will be sold to the highest bidder.

1. The common address and other common description, if any, of the real estate is: 226 Winona Drive, Machesney Park, Illinois 61115.

2. The time and place of sale will be March 16, 2017, at 11:00 A.M., Winnebago County Justice Center, Lobby, 650 West State Street, Rockford, County of Winnebago, Illinois, conducted by the Winnebago County Sheriff.

3. A description of the improvements on the real estate is: Single-family home with 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and approximately 841 square feet.

4. The terms of the sale are: Ten Percent (10%) due by cash or certified funds at the time of the sale and the balance is due within 24 hours of sale. The property offered for sale is subject to all real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality of the title and without recourse to the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office and in “As Is” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

5. Title will be conveyed subject to the following liens and interests: all general real estate taxes, special assessments, if any, easements and restrictions of record, and the interests, if any, of any tenant in possession.

6. The property will not be available for inspection.

7. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

8. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

9. The name, address and telephone number of the person to contact for information regarding the real estate is: Yashekia T. Simpkins, HINSHAW & CULBERTSON LLP, 100 Park Avenue, Rockford, IL 61101, Tel (815) 490-4942.

NOTE: PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, YOU ARE ADVISED THAT THE LAW FIRM OF HINSHAW & CULBERTSON LLP IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. 7081R TRRT 3/8 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.- LOLA LYNN WHITE, et al Defendant 14 CH 00265 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 29, 2014,

an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on March 24, 2017, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1224 30TH STREET, ROCKFORD, IL 61108 Property Index No. 12-30-458-012 (174D484). The real estate is improved with a condo/townhouse. 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, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale.

The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \”AS IS\” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-14-03908. 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. 14-14-03908 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 14 CH 00265 TJSC#: 37-1702 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. I715637 P7090R TRRT 3/15 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WIN-

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NEBAGO COUNTY - ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE TO CITI BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR FIRST FRANKLIN MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-FF12 Plaintiff, vs. AUDRA K. ARCHAMBEAU; BRIAN K. ARCHAMBEAU; FIRST FRANKLIN FINANCIAL CORPORATION Defendants, 16 CH 216 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, April 6, 2017 at the hour of 1:00 p.m. at Intercounty’s office, 2990 Perryville Road, Third Floor, Suite 2300, Rockford, Illinois 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 4454 Straw Lane, Roscoe, IL 61073.

P.I.N. 04-29-326-005.

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. 16-002938 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I715926 P7093R TRRT 3/15 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY - ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS DLJ MORTGAGE CAPITAL INC.; Plaintiff, vs. SISENIA CORTES SALINAS; SC TRIKAYA, LLC - SERIES 2205 PARMELE STREET; UNKNOWN OWNERS, GENERALLY AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 16 CH 730 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, April 6, 2017, at the hour of 1:00 p.m., Intercounty’s office, 2990 Perryville Road, Third Floor, Suite 2300,Rockford, Illinois 61107, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 2205 Parmele Street, Rockford, IL 61104.

P.I.N. 11-36-305-016.

The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds.

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call Ms. Kimberly S. Reid at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Kluever & Platt, L.L.C., 65 East Wacker Place, Chicago, Illinois 60601.

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March 1, 2017 The Rock River Times. n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS BYRON BANK Plaintiff, -v.- CARL H. THORSTENS, et al Defendant 16 CH 00343 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 17, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on March 20, 2017, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 3921-3923 FIFTEENTH AVENUE, ROCKFORD, IL 61108 Property Index No. 12-32-127-011 (176B245). 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, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \”AS IS\” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-16-02834. 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. 14-16-02834 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 16 CH 00343 TJSC#: 37-1485 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. I715300 P7066R TRRT 3/8 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR MORGAN STANLEY HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST 2006-2 Plaintiff, -v.- KENNETH MAIER A/K/A KENNETH E. MEIER, JR., et al Defendant 15 CH 00249 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 2, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on March 21, 2017, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 4744 WOLVERTON LANE UNIT E, ROCKFORD, IL 61109 Property Index No. 16-08-456-005 (260D153E). The real estate is improved with a condo/townhouse. 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, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \”AS IS\” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit

which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-15-01907. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-15-01907 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 15 CH 00249 TJSC#: 37-1529 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. I715359 P7067R TRRT 3/8 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY - ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS TCF NATIONAL BANK; Plaintiff, vs. ANDRES BRISENO; DISCOVER BANK; TD BANK USA, N.A.; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants, 16CH 653 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, March 30, 2017 at the hour of 1:00 p.m. at Intercounty’s office, 2990 Perryville Road, Third Floor, Suite 2300,, Rockford, Illinois 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 3029 Fruitland Drive, Rockford, IL 61109.

P.I.N. 16-07-302-001.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds.

The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

For information call Mr. David T. Cohen at Plaintiff’s Attorney, David T. Cohen & Associates, LTD., 10729 West 159th Street, Orland Park, Illinois 60467-4531. (708) 460-7711.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I715501 P7069R TRRT 3/8 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.- MATTHEW MAHALAS, et al Defendant 16 CH 00838 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 8, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on March 23, 2017, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 2304 PINEDROP PARKWAY, ROCKFORD, IL 61108 Property Index No. 12-34-353-001 (178C139). 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, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \”AS IS\” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the

same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-16-12827. 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. 14-16-12827 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 16 CH 00838 TJSC#: 37-1625 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. I715537 P7070R TRRT 3/8 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 FOR STRUCTURED ASSET INVESTMENT LOAN TRUST MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-7 Plaintiff, -v.- MARTHA LUNA, et al Defendant 16 CH 00800 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 8, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on March 22, 2017, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1118 DICKERMAN STREET, ROCKFORD, IL 61102 Property Index No. 11-27-154-007. 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, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale.

The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \”AS IS\” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-16-12317. 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. 14-16-12317 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 16 CH 00800 TJSC#: 37-1565 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. I715539 P7071R TRRT 3/8 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION A/K/A PHH MORTGAGE SERVICES Plaintiff, -v.- TRICIA ROSS A/K/A TRICIA L. ROSS, et al Defendant 16 CH 00764 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 8, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on March 22, 2017, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 418 LEXINGTON AVENUE, ROCKFORD, IL 61102 Property Index No. 11-20-427-006 (200A116). 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, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee,

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judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale.

The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \”AS IS\” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-16-11910. 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. 14-16-11910 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 16 CH 00764 TJSC#: 37-1566 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. I715540 P7072R TRRT 3/8 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.- JOHN J. BACINO, et al Defendant 16 CH 00816 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 8, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on March 22, 2017, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 2105 GRANT AVENUE, ROCKFORD, IL 61103 Property Index No. 1114-202-006. The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale.

The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \”AS IS\” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-16-12604. 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. 14-16-12604 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 16 CH 00816 TJSC#: 37-1567 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. I715543 P7074R TRRT 3/8

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The Rock River Times. March 1, 2017

n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Plaintiff, -v.- KELLY J ECKELBERG A/K/A KELLY JAY ECKELBERG, et al Defendant 15 CH 665 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 9, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on March 28, 2017, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 14567 WHISPERING WIND WAY, SOUTH BELOIT, IL 61080 Property Index No. 04-07-482-010. The real estate is improved with a single family home, 2 car attached garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted.

The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \”AS IS\” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information: Visit our website at service. atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. McCalla Raymer Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number 10557. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. McCalla Raymer Pierce, LLC One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 E-Mail: pleadings@pierceservices.com Attorney File No. 10557 Case Number: 15 CH 665 TJSC#: 37-543 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. I714270 P7037R TRRT 3/1 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Plaintiff, -v.- CHERYL A. STILTNER, et al Defendant 16 CH 00545 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 19, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on March 27, 2017, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 3701 LAKEVIEW DRIVE, WINNEBAGO, IL 61088 Property Index No. 09-25-455-028. The real estate is improved with a duplex. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale.

The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \”AS IS\” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS

605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-16-08166. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-16-08166 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 16 CH 00545 TJSC#: 37-199 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. I714274 P7038R TRRT 3/1 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.- SEAN C. SCROGGINS, et al Defendant 16 CH 00190 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 28, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on March 30, 2017, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 3056 STRALOW LANE, MACHESNEY PARK, IL 61115 Property Index No. 08-15-383-008. 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, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale.

The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \”AS IS\” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-16-00232. 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. 14-16-00232 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 16 CH 00190 TJSC#: 37-261 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. I714363 P7039R TRRT 3/1 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY - ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK TRUST, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR LSF9 MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST; Plaintiff, vs.

DOUG LONG; NATASHA LONG; UNKNOWN OWNERS, GENERALLY AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 13 CH 1479 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, March 16, 2017, at the hour of 1:00 p.m., Intercounty’s office, 2990 Perryville Road, Third Floor, Suite 2300,Rockford, Illinois 61107, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 10778 Chicory Ridge Way, Roscoe, IL 61073.

P.I.N. 04-32-352-018.

The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common

interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds.

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call Ms. Kimberly S. Reid at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Kluever & Platt, L.L.C., 65 East Wacker Place, Chicago, Illinois 60601.

(312) 236-0077. CHLX.0008A I714779 P7040R TRRT 3/1 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY - ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.; Plaintiff, vs. KATHARINE BARRETT AKA KATHARINE MARIE BARRETT THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO; Defendants, 16CH 96 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, March 16, 2017 at the hour of 1:00 p.m. at Intercounty’s office, 2990 Perryville Road, Third Floor, Suite 2300, Rockford, Illinois 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 3434 Gladstone Avenue, Rockford, IL 61101.

P.I.N. 11-10-355-003.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds.

The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601.

(614) 220-5611. 16-001852 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I714781 P7041R TRRT 3/1 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. MICHAEL B. MILLER AKA MICHAEL MILLER; AMANDA L. CAMP; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 16 CH 629 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, March 16, 2017, at the hour of 1:00 p.m., Intercounty’s office, 2990 Perryville Road, Third Floor, Suite 2300,Rockford, Illinois 61107, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 2815 Norway Pine Road, Rockford, Illinois 61109.

P.I.N. 16-06-429-025.

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 Oliver LLC, 1771 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563-1890. (630) 453-6960. For Bidding instructions visit www.alolawgroup.com 24 hours prior to sale. F16080024 I714786 P7042R TRRT 3/1 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY - ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS MEMBERSALLIANCE CREDIT UNION; Plaintiff, vs. ANDREW D. LAPONSIE; SERENA C. LAPONSIE; HERITAGE CREDIT UNION; TENANTS AND PARTIES IN POSSESSION; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 16 CH 853 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, March 16, 2017 at the hour of 1:00 p.m. at Intercounty’s office, 2990 Perryville Road, Third Floor, Suite 2300,, Rockford, Illinois 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 305 Belteberg Road, Loves Park, Illinois 61111.

P.I.N. 11-01-280-015 and 11-01-280-016.

The mortgaged real estate is: single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call Ms. Elisa J. Whitman at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Reilly Law Offices, 6801 Spring Creek Road, Rockford, Illinois 61114.

(815) 316-8540.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I714787 P7043R TRRT 3/1

n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO WELLS FARGO BANK MINNESOTA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE F/K/A NORWEST BANK MINNESOTA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR RENAISSANCE HEL TRUST 2003-1 Plaintiff, -v.- BYRON L. GILLESPIE, et al Defendant 16 CH 00396 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 24, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on March 14, 2017, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1223 HOLLAND STREET, ROCKFORD, IL 61102 Property Index No. 11-27-157-019 (207B094). 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, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \”AS IS\” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-16-03966. 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. 14-16-03966 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 16 CH 00396 TJSC#: 37-1312 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. I715017 P7045R TRRT 3/1 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY - ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION, (FNMA); Plaintiff, vs. UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; CHARLES J. LEONARD, JR.; Defendants, 11 CH 298 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, March 23, 2017 at the hour of 1:00 p.m. at Intercounty’s office, 2990 Perryville Road, Third Floor, Suite 2300, Rockford, Illinois 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 2126 Parmele Street, Rockford, IL 61104.

P.I.N. 11-36-303-002.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds.

The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601.

(614) 220-5611. 15-009040 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I715129 P7046R TRRT 3/1

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ILESTONE’s mission is to help each Individual reach their fullest potential and live as full ILESTONE’s mission is to help each Individual reach their fullest potential and live as full a life as possible. Our Interdisciplinary team includes both physical and occupational a life as possible. Our Interdisciplinary team includes both physical and occupational therapists and a PT/OT program is designed for each Individual to meet their needs. therapists and a PT/OT program is designed for each Individual to meet their needs.

Many times rehabilitation therapy is needed after an extended hospital stay, and can keep a Many times rehabilitation therapy is needed after an extended hospital stay, and can keep a person ambulatory. Chris’ family gained first hand knowledge about the difference a strong person ambulatory. Chris’ family gained first hand knowledge about the difference a strong PT/OT department can make after she returned to MILESTONE after an extended hospital stay.

PT/OT department can make after she returned to MILESTONE after an extended hospital stay.

Before she had to go to the hospital Chris was able to walk, but after a month of being mostly Before she had to go to the hospital Chris was able to walk, but after a month of being mostly bedridden she returned to Milestone non-ambulatory. With guidance, bedridden she returned to Milestone non-ambulatory. With guidance, work, time and care from the PT/OT team, she was able to regain the work, time and care from the PT/OT team, she was able to regain the ability to walk with the same level of assistance as before she entered ability to walk with the same level of assistance as before she entered the hospital. Jill Morgan, MILESTONE’s PT/OT coordinator, says, the hospital. Jill Morgan, MILESTONE’s PT/OT coordinator, says, keeping our individuals ambulatory and mobile for as long as possible keeping our individuals ambulatory and mobile for as long as possible is entirely essential to their overall health. Weight bearing stimulates is entirely essential to their overall health. Weight bearing stimulates bone strength, range of motion exercises, active or passive promotes bone strength, range of motion exercises, active or passive promotes circulation, stimulates the bowels and keeps their joints fluid and the circulation, stimulates the bowels and keeps their joints fluid and the 1 on 1 attention gives them comfort and stability.

1 on 1 attention gives them comfort and stability.

Without PT and OT our individuals health Without PT and OT our individuals health would deteriorate at a more rapid rate, would deteriorate at a more rapid rate, according to Morgan, who adds, osteoporosis, according to Morgan, who adds, osteoporosis, constipation and contracture of muscles and constipation and contracture of muscles and fusion of bones would occur more rapidly and more quickly interfere with fusion of bones would occur more rapidly and more quickly interfere with our ability to care for them. Their quality of life would seriously decline. our ability to care for them. Their quality of life would seriously decline.

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Our current standers are over 20 years old and we need Our current standers are over 20 years old and we need additional ones. Please call the Resource Development Department at additional ones. Please call the Resource Development Department at (815) 639-2965 if you would like information about making a donation (815) 639-2965 if you would like information about making a donation for this program. for this program.

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DETROIT — Japanese auto parts maker Takata Corp. pleaded guilty to fraud Monday and agreed to pay $1 billion in penalties for concealing an air bag defect blamed for at least 16 deaths, most of them in the U.S. The scandal, meanwhile, seemed to grow wider when plainti�s’ attorneys charged that five major automakers knew the devices were dangerous but continued to use them for years to save money.

In pleading guilty, Takata admitted hiding evidence that millions of its air bag inflators can explode with too much force, hurling lethal shrapnel into drivers and passengers. Chief financial o�cer Yoichiro Nomura spoke on behalf of the Tokyo-based company, saying the conduct was “completely unacceptable.”

The inflators are blamed for 11 deaths in the U.S. alone and more than 180 injuries worldwide. The problem touched o� the biggest recall in U.S. automotive history, involving 42 million vehicles and up to 69 million inflators.

Penalties in the criminal case include $850 million in restitution to automakers, $125 million for victims and $25 million for the U.S. government. Takata’s fine to the government could have been as much as $1.5 billion, but the judge in the case said such a sum probably would put the company out of business.

While Takata’s destruction “would probably be a fair outcome,” it wouldn’t help victims get paid, U.S. District Judge George Caram Steeh said in accepting the deal negotiated with the U.S. Justice Department.

Takata’s penalty is small compared with the one imposed on Volkswagen, which must buy back cars and pay up to $21 billion over its emissions-cheating scandal. Steeh said he would pick a person to administer the restitution funds this week. Kenneth Feinberg, who handled the General Motors ignition switch and BP Oil spill compensation funds, is being considered.

Takata’s inflators use ammonium nitrate to create a small explosion that inflates air bags in a crash. But when exposed to prolonged high temperatures and humidity, the chemical can deteriorate and burn too fast. That can blow apart a metal canister.

In the U.S., 19 automakers are recalling inflators. Worldwide, the total number is over 100 million.

Takata is “fully committed to ensuring that such conditions never happen again,” Nomura said.

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s we are get closer to the last frost in our area, you may be beginning to start your seeds indoors. Numerous vegetables will benefit greatly by starting seeds before planting in the garden. In fact, there has been a far greater push for most growers to start seeds due to the unpredictability of our spring. Cool season plants like kale, broccoli, and others can be started indoors. Smaller cool season seeds like beets, radish, and carrots are usually planted outdoors.

Tomatoes, peppers, and other warm season plants should be started indoors before planting.

Before you plant your seeds, you need to factor in your planting date which is determined by the last expected spring frost in the area. While it varies yearly, it is around the second week of May. Di�erent crops are started/plant at varying weeks before/after this date.

It may mean six weeks or it could be longer. If you start your tomato seeds this week, you will not be planting these until the end of May, almost twelve weeks.

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If the light source is too high starting out, it can lead to spindly growth. If you use a window for your transplants, the plants may not get enough light. A transplant growing mix can be found at garden centers and supply needed nutrients to your plants. Keep the transplants’ soil moist as nutrients will leach if too wet.

To get started with your seeds, they should be planted a depth double their thickness and covered with light growing mix. Place your plants in a warm area of your house. Keep soil moist during this critical period. Within 7-10 days or earlier, your seeds will have germinated. Now all you have to do is make sure the plant gets the water and light it needs to be ready for your garden.

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URBANA – The pork industry outlook has experienced a major shift to the upside.

Pork producers are pleased to see 2017 hog prices higher than expected. The low point for the industry was in late November when hog prices dropped to near $32 per hundredweight on a live weight basis.

According to Purdue University Extension economist Chris Hurt, recent live prices have reached the mid-$50s and have pulled the industry out of deep losses into profitability.

“The leading reason for the more favorable outlook is lower retail pork prices,” Hurt says. “Some have mentioned how strong pork consumption has been this year. One reason for that strength is lower retail pork prices. The ‘law of demand’ says that people will buy more when prices are lower, and retail pork prices have moved lower.”

Retail pork prices peaked in 2014 because of reduced supplies due to the porcine epidemic diarrhea virus and have generally been falling since 2015. In the final quarter of 2016, retail pork prices dropped 26 cents per pound from the same period one year earlier. The downward movement continued in January of this year with retail pork prices down 22 cents per pound from one year earlier.

“Another issue contributing to the extremely low prices for pork producers last fall was the small portion of the retail dollar getting back to producers,” Hurt

says. “Another way of saying this is that the margins for the processors and retailers remained substantially higher than normal.

As a result, the portion of the retail pork dollar that got back to the producer dropped to 17.5 percent. This was lower than the previous record low of 18.4 percent in the financially tragic final quarter of 1998.”

Data this year are only available for January, but in that month the producer share increased to 22 percent. In cents per pound, the hog producer received 15 cents more per retail pound. That amounts to about $9 per hundredweight higher prices on a live hog. Lower retail prices are moving more pork and the pork producer is getting a higher percentage and a higher total value from the pork being sold.

According to Hurt, for the rest of 2017, there is room for even lower retail prices and a higher percentage of that retail price getting back to the hog producer.

“Probably the biggest opportunity for hog producers is the advent of new processing capacity coming on line in the last half of 2017,” Hurt says. “The added competition for hogs will likely reduce the farm-to-wholesale margins with much of that reduction bid into higher hog prices.

“Pork supplies are not the reason for higher hog prices in 2017,” Hurt continues.

“So far this year, pork production has been about 3 percent higher than for the same period last year.”

Live hog prices are now expected to average near $51 for 2017, up from $46 in 2016.

USDA: Farmers face another tough year The U.S. Department of Agriculture predicts another challenging year for farmers struggling to make a profit in 2017.

USDA Chief Economist Rob Johansson told a crowd at the department’s outlook forum last week that the operating profit margins (OPM’s) for farmers remain tight and that crop prices this year aren’t expected to bring relief.

“U.S. prices for most agricultural crops are expected to be flat or slightly higher for the 2017-2018 marketing year,” he said.

OPMs nationally have dropped 30 percent since 2013, leading to a profit decline for family farmers.

Johansson o�ered the department’s predictions.

“Corn prices are expected to edge up only slightly to $3.50 per bushel, up three

percent from last year, but down more than 50 percent from the 2012 record price,” he said. “Soybeans are forecast at $9.60 per bushel, up about one percent,” he said.

Wheat production and yields were expected to drop in 2017.

USDA Analyst Rachel Trego said that soybean use here and abroad could drive up demand and be a money maker for farmers.

“Exports [are] declining except for soybeans. Domestic use [is] declining except for soybeans,” she said.

According to the USDA, Illinois averaged 197 bushels per acre of corn in 2016, 22 more than the national average. Illinois soybean farmers yielded 59 bushels per acre last year, a record in the state.

–Illinois News Network

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RENEWABLES. FARM & AG

CROSSWORD

White House denies Trump order on biofuels program pending

BY CHRIS PRENTICE REUTERS

The White House on Tuesday denied that President Donald Trump planned to issue an executive order to change the national biofuels program, after the U.S. Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) said Trump’s team had informed the group an order was pending.

Trading in U.S. refinery shares, fuel futures and corn prices was turbulent on the news of the pending order and its subsequent denial, as investors puzzled over what it would mean for the price of gasoline, ethanol and shares of companies that produce them.

The RFA issued a statement early on Tuesday that said a member of the Trump administration had called to inform the group the president intended to sign an executive order that would shift the onus on combining biofuels with gasoline away from refiners. The order would require companies further down the supply chain, such as retailers who sell gasoline, to shoulder that load.

Refiners have long requested this change, saying the biofuels program has hammered their profits.

White House spokeswoman Kelly Love, however, said on Tuesday afternoon “there is no ethanol executive order in the works.”

Ethanol and fuel retail groups reacted quickly to the reports. Trump’s regulation adviser, billionaire investor Carl Icahn, is majority owner of CVR Energy, a refining company that would benefit from the change. That stock is up 80 percent since Trump’s election in November.

Even after the White House denial, RFA Chief Executive O�cer Bob Dinneen stuck by his statement, saying there is “certainly something in the works, but they’re not going to confirm it until they are ready to roll with it.” He declined to identify who in the Trump administration contacted the association.

“Despite our continued opposition to the move, we were told the executive order was not negotiable,” Dinneen said.

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This week’s solutions, from Page 19.

The Renewable Fuel Standard requires fuel companies to use increasing amounts of biofuel blended with gasoline and diesel. Former U.S. President Barack Obama expanded the rules, which started under his predecessor, George W. Bush, when gasoline prices were near records.

Refineries without operations designed to blend biofuels such as ethanol into gasoline have to pay for renewable fuel credits, known as RINs, to meet U.S. environmental standards to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The cost for refiners has increased sharply in the last few years; nine major publicly traded refiners paid $2.5 billion in 2016 for RINs costs, a 78 percent increase from 2015.

Among those that have pushed for the change is Icahn, who holds an 82 percent stake of CVR. That company’s shares jumped on Tuesday before paring gains after the White House denial; they ended up 3.5 percent on the day.

Icahn was unavailable for comment, and CVR declined to comment.

Emily Skor, CEO of biofuel trade group Growth Energy, expressed concern about any role Icahn may have played in planning changes to the program.

“I assure you this is no deal for anyone but Carl Icahn,” she said. “If we had been approached with this deal, we would have flat-out rejected it.”

Seven Democratic senators, including Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts, sent a letter to the White House this month, saying Icahn’s role as an adviser to Trump created financial conflicts of interest and called for a review.

Shares of U.S. refiner Valero, which would also benefit from the changes, ended up 1 percent on Tuesday to close at $67.95 a share. Chicago Board of Trade corn futures ended up about 1.7 percent.

CBOT soyoil, which is used for biodiesel, rose 4.8 percent.

Compliance credits used to meet the annual biofuel blending standards traded around 43 cents on Tuesday from 47 cents to 48 cents previously, paring big morning losses.

Across 1. Dust jacket promo 6. The NHL’s Stanley ____ 9. “The Sun ____ Rises” 13. Petroleum tanker 14. Top March Madness seed 15. Sigourney Weaver’s 1979 box-office hit 16. Kind of ray 17. Expert 18. Mother, lovingly 1 9.

N C A A’s fill-in-the-blanks 21. Final Four location 23. ____ B or ____ C, at the doctor’s office 24. Russian monarch 25. “Gross!”

28. Double Dutch gear 30. “____ of all trades,” pl.

34. Found in a racing shell 36 . Mount ain goat terrain 38. What Pinocchio was doing?

40. Margarita garnish 41. Before “pocus”?

43. Roofed colonnade

44. Type of acid 46. Roman public space, pl.

47. One of President’s two 48. Follow 50. Bathtime froth 52. “Get it?”

53. Three pointer 55. Carry, as in suitcase 57. Shared name of Kentucky and Villanova, sing.

61. New Nor wegian language 65. Willow twig 66. Tiller’s tool 68.

Salivate uncontrollably 69. Like a good singer 70. O ld f a s hio n e d “before” 71. Ancient marketplace 72. Ballet’s pas 73. St. John’s ____ Storm 74. Red Sea nation Down 1. Fat Man or Little Boy 2. Baron Munchhausen, e.g.

3. Long forearm bone

4. Throw up 5. Worker who rolls dough for baked goods 6. Painter’s layer 7. Tar Heels’ home 8. Circle of friends 9. Medicinal succulent 10. Sketch 11. 18-wheeler 12. December stone 15. Libertine 20. Unit of geological time 22. Pilgrimage to Mecca 24. Tea pot warmer 25. School with most basketball titles 26. Filth 27. Surround 29. University teacher, for short 31. Benign lump 3 2 . “ T he _ _ _ _ Runner,” pl.

33. Annoy a bedfellow 35. Skin cysts 37. Spiritual leader 39. Opening round, a.k.a. Play-In ____ 42. Lamentably 45.

Public

disapproval 49. Chapter in history 51. March Madness selection day 54. Early anesthetic 5 6 . N a r r o w v a l le y between hills 57. Courts 58. Is not 59. Facebook button 60. Like a billionaire’s pockets 61. Scholarship criterion 62. Move over and “make ____!”

63. Sight for what eyes?

64. Third K in KKK 6 7. M e t a l - b e a r i n g mineral

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Mr. Green Car

Fiat Chrysler’s Portal: the car of the future

By Allen Penticoff

T

Columnist

he future is here. Self-driving, or “autonomous” cars are operating on our roads and from all indications we will see them on our streets and highways much sooner than we can possibly imagine.

First, I’d like to coin a new term.

Autonomous Automobile, or AA for the acronym, should be the standard of what we call these machines, as the automotive press seems to keep stumbling along with what to call them.

For this and future reports I will use “AA” liberally as otherwise the long descriptions slow down the reading. For my purposes, and hopefully adopted by others, AA will cover the full range of automation appearing in new vehicles, from simple self-parking to full on no driver needed at all. If the vehicle is capable of making decisions and maneuvering itself – it is AA. That out of the way, AA has come about with government assistance over a couple decade gestation period. It was not long ago that experimental AA sported huge sensors, radar and cameras all over them, and on rooftops. The technology has now been miniaturized to the point of being largely invisible to the casual observer.

Enter into the fray, global automotive giant, Fiat Chrysler Automobile (FCA) with their new concept car – the Portal.

Debuting at the Consumer Electronics Show rather than a traditional car show, the Portal is all about electronics, as though getting somewhere in it is not it’s main feature. Designed by Millennials for Millennials, it is a pure electric vehicle with 250 miles of range.

With fast charging, it can download 150 miles of range in 20 minutes. It has an “internal network” that makes all things electronic work. There are dock-

ing ports for electronics at each of the six seats. There is LED lighting that can change color – to light up the interior, to light the doorways, to warn pedestrians, and anything else you’d like to program them to do. These are being termed “communicative light displays” by the industry.

There are two sliding doors on each side that open opposite one another – making for easy entry in the tightest of spaces. The six seats pivot and fold flat.

As it is expected that the Portal will soon become a full AA, operating without driver supervision, so both front seats were designed to turn around to face backward making – encouraging social interaction. Meanwhile the airplane-like

steering yolk retracts into the dashboard.

Of course there are screens to display navigation and select music and all the usual things. Using voice and facial recognition “printing,” the Portal will adjust its settings to accommodate the choices of the individual operator/user and no doubt it will connect with your smartphone. This seems overkill at first, until you realize that the Portal, as most new AA, are intended to be used for ride-sharing. Many people will be using a single vehicle and to keep things moving along, quick changes in these settings will be needed.

The Portal will be your temporary mobile office, living room, people hauler, cargo hauler and silent means

of transportation. You probably won’t buy one and according to surveys, you don’t really want to. The Portal will drop you off at your destination and then go about moving someone else around. This opens up a lot of changes in our infrastructure and society, a topic that I recently absorbed during a panel discussion in Madison, Wisconsin, a city about to be one of ten test sites for AA technology.

There is too much to go into on what the future holds with AA for this week’s column, so I’ll save it for next or start a series. This is not people dreaming.

Our largest corporations are racing to implement it. It will change our lives and positively affect the environment too.

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NHL

Depth a luxury, not necessity for Hawks

By Robert Zeglinski Contributor

What’s the best word to describe an annual NHL trade deadline marked by desperation, confidence, and perhaps even arrogance? Chaos.

How does one describe a resurgent Blackhawks squad’s urgency to add a major chess piece by Wednesday’s midnight hour? A shrug.

After making a big splash in two consecutive years with trades for Andrew Ladd and Antoine Vermette in both 2016 and 2015, the Hawks can make another move or comfortably stand pat. Such is the luxury of an experienced dynasty level team with development of quality youth on the fly.

Here are your New England Patriots, your San Antonio Spurs of the NHL. Always lurking in the background until they’re lifting another trophy while maintaining the best standard of excellence among their peers.

General manager Stan Bowman knows where his team stands as his team begins to evolve at a gradual and terrifying rate.

It might just be time to kick up his feet on his desk and relax.

Yes, as the rest of the league rushes around in a frantic hurry to gear up for the grueling, upcoming spring gauntlet (see: Kevin Shattenkirk trade to the Washington Capitals) Chicago’s in a relatively solid place of peace. A Hawks team that went 9-1 in the month of February with two wins over the Western conference leading Minnesota Wild, could use extra depth, but doesn’t necessarily need it.

And by all respective measure, that’s okay.

The landscape of the league doesn’t demand Chicago load up, because the field is wide open. There is no league juggernaut that doesn’t have significant flaws that can’t be exploited by any means. And really, for the most part, based on their recent play, the Hawks possess more than enough to capture a fourth Stanley Cup in eight seasons – the seventh overall in franchise history.

As he told the Chicago Sun Times, Captain Jonathan Toews appreciates where his teammates and himself stand with the playoffs on the horizon.

“I love our group right now. Everyone’s getting better individually, everyone’s contributing more, and it’s a lot of fun to see the way we’re playing right now.”

Even while these comments mirror the always-positive Toews of old doing his classic leadership shtick before previous deadlines, it’s difficult to find fault with the 28-year-old’s beaming praise on this occasion. All you have to do is take a look at how the Hawks are currently setting

Defenseman Duncan Keith picked up his 500th career point in Monday’s 4-2 win over the St. Louis Blues.

Keith is one of four active NHL defensemen with 500 points. @Blackhawks ice rinks on fire every time they step in for a game. Who could doubt them at the present moment?

Since January’s All Star break, the Blackhawks have gone 9-2, and averaged over four goals a game as depth has showcased across all four lines. Toews, who leads by example, has 26 points in his last 13 games with a red-hot-groove.

That same stretch also has seen two relative cruising victories over the division rival Minnesota Wild, who lead the Western conference and who the Hawks will likely have to go through en route to another title.

But with their experience and talent, every other team just looks like a speed bump at this juncture for Chicago. The key to any Cup run is depth and repeated waves. No one understands this better than the Blackhawks. And no doubt much to the chagrin of other contenders such as the Wild, or even Capitals in the Eastern Conference, it appears the Blackhawks possesses that framework yet again.

Last season, Chicago had just four players with 15 plus goals (Patrick Kane,

Artem Anisimov, Artemi Panarin, and Toews). This year, Chicago already has seven guys above that mark when depth grinders such as Richard Panik, Ryan Hartman, and a resurgent Marian Hossa have risen to the gravity of the moment.

This scoring benchmark has been a key for previous championship Blackhawks teams in full 82-game seasons (2013’s lockout shortened season excluded) where the Hawks had at least six players above 15 goals in both 2015 and 2010.

Skilled depth is key and it’s present at the United Center in spades once more.

Truth be told, Chicago theoretically could make another move to load up, though. With this organization it’s championship or bust every year. Hey, star Matt Duchene of the Colorado Avalanche may be available, while at a heavy bargain.

Every year the faces of the franchise in Toews and Kane have more mileage on their tires means the clock is ticking.

This is the best the Blackhawks have ever been and based on statistical probability of finding the right mix of generational talent, quality coaching, and more, likely

the best they will ever be for some time.

You want to maximize once-in-a-lifetime opportunities such as this.

But given the advent of Nick Schmaltz (10 points in February), and Hartman (six points in February), who is playing the part of Chicago’s new Andrew Shawpseudo-Swiss Army Knife of bottom-six dynamos, they don’t really have to.

Giving up the farm would be unwise.

Plays from young guns such as these two, along with the play of Hossa and Toews, have the Hawks sitting pretty and able to retain prospects for future Cup runs as they try to extend this core. Don’t forget Team MVP’s and goaltenders, Corey Crawford and Scott Darling, either.

Chicago has it all and they’re feeling “it.”

Retaining prospects isn’t a priority for a team that’s always in win-now mode but given the model the Blackhawks have perfected in meshing players into significant contributors mid-season, any guys who aren’t in the system yet such as the uber-talented Alex DeBrincat, are better off being kept and stashed away to flourish when ready.

It’s a fascinating case study. Not many teams can afford to go all-in with their roster as stands while also maintaining the future, but this year’s Hawks have accomplished that. Quality organizational structure, development, and the general incumbent star power has allowed for that fact.

With mid-April and the roller coaster of the playoffs incoming, a loose, earned attitude permeates within this roster. As for Toews’ quiet outspoken calm, well, he’ll always reflect the inner workings of this grizzled, championship level team.

“We know the ceiling is way higher and we can keep getting better too.”

Other notes: The Blackhawks signed Michal Rozsival and Jordin Tootoo to one-year extensions on Tuesdays. Both guys don’t really contribute anything on a nightly basis of late as healthy scratches, but this is about gaming the NHL system.

Signing Tootoo and Roszival to the roster for at least more year has the Hawks meet the minimum forward and defenseman quota for this June’s upcoming expansion draft. Exposing these two, however unlikely they are to be claimed, will by all probability allow Chicago to retain Hartman (one more forward needs to be exposed), who is a key incremental piece moving forward.

A great loophole found by Bowman and company.

Robert Zeglinski is a staff writer for SB Nation and managing editor at No Coast Bias. Follow Robert on Twitter:@ RobertZeglinski.

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MLB

Giolito looks to deliver on expectations for Sox

BY JAY COHEN

ASSOCIATED PRESS

GLENDALE, Ariz. — Chicago White Sox pitcher Lucas Giolito comes from a family of actors and entertainers. His father, Rick, and his mother, Lindsay Frost, have appeared on several TV shows. His grandfather, Warren Frost, also was an actor, and two of Giolito’s uncles are accomplished writers.

It just never took with him.

“We just did like a rookie skit, a few of us guys,” Giolito said Tuesday, “and I was still nervous going into it, trying to remember my lines and things. It’s not really my comfort zone.”

The part Giolito wants is the role of major league ace, and the White Sox would love to see him grab the job as soon as possible.

The 6-foot-6 right-hander is a key figure in the team’s rebuilding project after he was acquired in an o�season trade with Washington.

“You’re talking about a young arm that’s continued to try to dominate the zone,” manager Rick Renteria said. “An explosive arm, and we’re seeing some progress with him. He’s obviously going to be a big piece for us in the future.”

Giolito was selected by the Nationals with the 16th overall pick in the 2012 amateur draft out of Harvard-Westlake High School in California. After throwing two innings in his professional debut in the Florida Gulf Coast League, he needed Tommy John surgery.

Once he returned, he made a steady

climb through Washington’s system — all the way to the short list of baseball’s top prospects.

Giolito made it to the majors last year and pitched four scoreless innings in his debut against the New York Mets on June 28. But he finished with an 0-1 record and a 6.75 ERA in six games, four starts, in four stints with the Nationals.

“I learned a lot about pitching, you know, pitching approach, how to go about

Cubs hope to meet with city to plan 2020 All-Star bid The Cubs hope to meet with Chicago city o�cials in the next few months to plan a bid for the 2020 All-Star game.

During a City Club of Chicago luncheon Monday, Cubs Chairman Tom Ricketts reiterated the team’s desire to host the game at Wrigley Field. He says he’s not sure exactly when discussions with the city will happen.

Mayor Rahm Emanuel helped bring the NFL draft to Chicago in 2015 and 2016 after decades in New York. The Cubs beat Cleveland for their first championship since 1908 last fall in a World Series that drew as a whole its highest rating since 2004.

An All-Star game in 2020 would be a huge showcase after a $600 million transformation to baseball’s second-oldest ballpark and its surroundings.

“We’re starting the dialogue right now,” Ricketts said. “I’m not sure what

specific meetings are set. I think it’s going to have to be a team e�ort. We’ll work with the city.”

The Cubs in recent years have installed videoboards in left and right field and c on st r u c t e d ne w bleacher sections RICKETTS and bathrooms.

A new plaza adjacent to the ballpark will be ready by opening day, Ricketts said. The bullpens are now underneath the bleachers and are no longer along the foul lines. There are new concession stands, a new kitchen and new seats.

The coming years will see more changes, including a new hotel across the street.

–Associated Press

at-bats, throwing curveball for a strike and making sure to hit certain locations on certain guys’ scouting reports,” said Giolito, who pitched two innings of one-run ball in his spring debut against the Cubs on Monday.

“I learned all that information, but at the same time I learned from my failures in the sense of I learned it’s super important to slow the game down when things start to speed up at the big league level. It’s

way harder. Things can get out of control faster.”

The White Sox saw enough to make Giolito the centerpiece of their package from Washington for outfielder Adam Eaton. Minor leaguers Renaldo Lopez and Dane Dunning also came over in the deal.

Helping Giolito deliver on his considerable potential is a big part of Chicago’s plans after four consecutive losing seasons for the team. For Giolito, the change of scenery gives him a fresh perspective on everything with his game, including the counsel of pitching coach Don Cooper.

“There’s a few basic things I need to focus on when it comes to mechanics and how I’m throwing the ball and if I just focus on those I know I’ll be successful,” Giolito said. “I’ve been able to communicate that with the coaches here and they’ve put their eyes on me and I’m looking forward to continuing to work with Coop, especially, on all the things we need to do to become more consistent.”

While Giolito comes from an acting family — his father also worked at Electronic Arts for a while, leading to lots of fun with video games when he was growing up — his grandfather on his dad’s side was a two-time Olympian in fencing.

Baseball might not have been the hobby of choice for the Giolitos, but they definitely know what’s going on.

“My whole family, huge baseball fans, all across the board,” Giolito said. “They’ve always loved the sport.”

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Tales from the Trough

Hogs take 2 from 4 on road trip

By Todd Reicher Contributor

One week after the Rockford IceHogs finished up a five-game home stand with a 4-1 record, the ‘Hogs hit the road for a four-game road trip through Canada and California.

Rockford’s first two games took place in Manitoba against the Moose, where Rockford has traditionally performed poorly, winning only 1/3 of their 12 games played on Manitoba ice. Combine this with Rockford atrocious road record this year (prior to the Manitoba series, Rockford was 5-15-4-1) and the outlook wasn’t good for the ‘Hogs. The IceHogs bucked the trend and wound up winning both games, each by one goal.

Game one was on Tuesday, February 21 where Rockford jumped on the board first when Brandon Mashinter tallied a power play goal at 9:45.

Mashinter doubled Rockford’s lead to 2-0 under three minutes later with his 11th of the season at 12:34. Defenseman Eri k Gustafsson had assists on both goals, bringing his total to 17 on the season.

The Moose came out strong in the second period, scoring two goals in 33 seconds to quickly even the score at 2-2. Nolan Zajac scored his first of the season at 1:02 and Scott Glennie tied the score with his seventh at 1:35.

Neither team would tally again in the second frame as we headed to the third period tied at 2-2.

Kyle Baun broke the tie with his ninth of the season at 3:30, and Martin Lundberg extended the lead to two goals 1:34 later with his eighth of the season putting Rockford up 4-2 with 15 minutes left.

Manitoba’s Brian Strait scored his first of the season, shorthanded, with 5:28 left to play to close the gap to one goal with plenty of time left.

Jeff Glass held off the remainder of the Moose shots, including over one minute of extra attack time when Eric Comrie was sent to the bench for the extra attacker, as Rockford held on for the 4-3 win.

The following night both teams met again for the second game of the series.

Manitoba dominated Rockford

IceHogs forward Spencer Abbott earned four points this week in three road games with two goals and two assists. Abbott also tallied the lone shootout goal in Rockford’s 1-0 shootout win over Manitoba on Wednesday, Feb. 22. Abbott now leads the league in shootout goals with four. Todd Reicher in the first frame, peppering Lars Johansson with 11 shots on net, opposed to Rockford’s four, but were unable to put one past the Rockford goaltender.

Rockford’s second period was closer in shot comparison, with Manitoba leading 10-9, but the penalty-free second period failed to yield a goal, and we would head to the third period scoreless, with the Moose up in shots 21-13.

The ‘Hogs would head to the PK early in the third with Sam Carrick heading to the box 13 seconds in for tripping. Rockford would kill off the penalty, but Chris DeSousa would put Rockford shorthanded again at 4:45 for Rockford’s third tripping penalty of the game.

Once again, Rockford killed the penalty, as we remained scoreless early in the third.

Both teams managed 12 shots on net in the third period, but for the third straight 20 minutes of hockey, we did not have a goal, leading to a scoreless overtime session.

Neither team had many changes in the extra session with Manitoba putting two shots on goal to Rockford’s one, so for the first time this season, we were going to a scoreless shootout.

Johansson stopped the first shootout attempt from Kyle Connor, and Rockford’s first shooter, Spencer Abbott used his backhand-to-forehand move and put the first puck of the game into the net for the 1-0 shootout lead.

The next two shooters for Manitoba failed to convert as Johansson played a perfect game, stopping 35 shots, and three shootout attempts, for the 1-0 shootout win.

Rockford had a few days off as they made their to San Diego for a Saturday game against the Gulls.

It was Kyle Baun who put Rockford on the board first with an early goal at 1:31. Baun’s 10th of the season was assisted by Mark McNeill and Jeremy Langlois.

San Diego tied things up at 5:47 when Brandon Montour scored

his 13th of the year to bring the score to 1-1.

The Gulls took their first lead of the game at 12:16 with a Jaycob Megna goal, putting San Diego up 2-1 late in the first.

Rockford had a prime opportunity to knot the score at 2-2, but failed with 1:49 of 5-on-3 hockey to keep the score at 2-1 after 20 minutes.

Ville Pokka scored 1:07 into Rockford’s third power play of the game to even things up a 2-2 with 15:52 left to play in the second.

Rockford would hold San Diego scoreless on two more power play attempts late in the second to keep the score at 2-2 heading into the third.

San Diego took the lead for the second, and final time, 4:28 into the final period with a Tyler Morley goal to cap the scoring at 3-2.

The IceHogs had yet another great opportunity late in the game when Max Gortz was called for Delay of Game with 2:56 left to

play. Rockford failed again with the extra attacker as the Gulls held on for the 3-2 win.

Rockford finished off their four-game road trip with a Sunday game against the Ontario Reign.

The first-place Reign jumped out to a quick 1-0 when Brett Sutter scored just 51 seconds into the game for the 1-0 lead.

Abbott put Rockford right back into the game with his 13th of the season 53 seconds later at 1:44 to even things up at 1-1, where the score would sit until the end of the first period. The Reign held court in shots with a 10-5 lead.

Ontario struck again quickly in the second period, 1:11 into the frame, to reclaim their lead.

The Reign extended that lead to 3-1 with Sam Herr beating Glass at 5:56.

Once again, Rockford answered back with two goals in a little over three minutes to even the score once again, this time at 3-3.

Abbott scored his second of the game at 8:20 followed by a Carl Dahlstrom goal at 11:49.

The tie was short lived as Ontario’s Jonny Brodzinski scored his 21st of the year with 4:13 left in the period to give the Reign a 4-3 lead. Once again the Reign doubled up Rockford in shots, 12-6, but Rockford was still in the game despite being outshot 22-11.

Rockford’s hopes took a hard hit when Sutter scored his second of the game at 11:44 to give Ontario a two-goal cushion with less than nine minutes to play.

Brandon M ash inter g ave Rockford a chance with his 12th goal of the season with 1:23 left in the game, closing the gap to 5-4, with Glass on the bench giving Rockford an extra attacker.

The IceHogs failed to score a second goal with Glass on the bench as the IceHogs fall in another one-goal game, 5-4.

Looking forward

Rockford returned home last night for the first of two straight games at home against Manitoba (Tuesday’s results unavailable at press time). The second game of the series takes place three days later on Friday. Rockford will close out the week with a Saturday game at home against the Iowa Wild on Saturday.