The Rock River Times – January 11, 2023

January 11, 2023.

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State News

Supreme Court sets March timeline for oral arguments in cash bail appeal Both sides agree to timeline that would further delay Pretrial Fairness Act’s implementation

By Jerry Nowicki

Capitol News Illinois jnowicki@capitolnewsillinois.com

SPRINGFIELD – An appeal to the Illinois Supreme Court regarding the constitutionality of a state law that would end cash bail appears to be at least three months away from resolution under a new timeline approved by the court Thursday.

Attorney General Kwame Raoul filed the agreed motion setting the timeline for the high court’s appeal of a lower court ruling that invalidated provisions of the SAFE-T Act criminal justice reform that would have eliminated cash bail on Jan. 1. The motion, Raoul’s office wrote in its filing, had been agreed to by all parties in the case, scheduling briefs to be filed in January and February, with oral arguments to begin sometime in March.

A ruling would come sometime thereafter at an unspecified date.

The matter came to the Supreme Court in a Friday, Dec. 30, appeal by Raoul’s office, following Kankakee County Judge Thomas Cunnington’s decision that lawmakers overreached their constitutional authority in passing a measure to abolish cash bail in Illinois.

Cunning ton w rote in a 36-page decision that the cash bail provisions effectively and improperly amended a section of the state’s constitution that states, “all persons shall be bailable by sufficient sureties,” except in a few specific circumstances.

He also wrote that ending cash bail is an improper overreach by lawmakers, who have no constitutional authority to govern the administrative functions of Illinois courts due to the separation of powers. Bail, Cunnington wrote, has been held by the Supreme Court to be “administrative” in nature.

The constitution also specifically mentions bail in a section on victims’ rights, when it states victims have a right “to have the safety of the victim

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and the victim’s family considered in denying or fixing the amount of bail.”

Cunnington found that eliminating bail prevents courts from “effectuating the constitutionally mandated safety of the victims and their families.”

The ruling initially left the impending cash bail reform in limbo in at least 64 of Illinois’ 102 counties that had joined the consolidated lawsuit. A Dec. 31 order from the Illinois Supreme Court, however, stayed the cash bail provisions’ implementation statewide until the court could rule on an appeal to the case.

Thursday’s order set the timeline for that appeal.

On Wednesday, Gov. JB Pritzker said he was disappointed in the delayed implementation of the reform, which he and advocates say corrects an unfair system that allows wealthy individuals to pay their way out of jail as they await trial regardless of the seriousness of the crime they are accused of committing, while keeping poorer individuals who can’t make bail incarcerated pretrial even if they’re accused of relatively minor crimes.

The measure that would replace cash bail, should the new law be allowed to take effect, would give judges greater authority to keep an individual incarcerated pretrial if they’re accused of more serious offenses, but it would also limit the number of offenses for which pretrial detention can be ordered.

“The whole purpose here is fairness,” Pritzker said. “And I think that we will continue to fight for that. And I think those of us who believe in this know that there’s even more work to do, but I am comfortable and confident that this is constitutional.”

Neither Cunnington’s ruling nor the Supreme Court’s orders thus far have invalidated other provisions of the SAFE-T Act which had already taken effect, such as reforms to police officer training and certification standards and police body camera requirements.

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LAS VEGAS (AP) — The mottled bright green leaves of a pothos plant stood out against the flashy expanse of electric vehicles and smart products at the CES tech show in Las Vegas this year. This particular version of the familiar houseplant was bioengineered to remove 30 times the amount of indoor air pollutants of a typical house plant, according to Neoplants, the Paris-based company that created it.

Customers are already joining a waitlist for seedlings still in the nursery.

Neoplants founder and CEO Lionel Mora is a passionate former Google employee who sings a bit of a different tune than other founders at the electronics convention, with its technology-can-solve-anything vibe. He says before people turn to engineering solutions, they need to address consumption. But, “when it comes to innovation, we believe that biology is the way to go because it’s sustainable by design,” he said.

As countries grapple with how to limit global warming and protect natural resources and biodiversity, more companies are growing their own commitments to building sustainable supply chains and slowing emissions. For others, like Neoplants, addressing environmental issues is their whole reason for being.

Companies and start-ups at CES touched on a broad range of those efforts. Austinbased Pivet showcased biodegradable phone cases. Electric watercraft company Candela unveiled a 28-foot electric speedboat. Ukrainian start-up Melt Water Club presented its water purification method that uses freezing.

The Department of Energy even had a booth — a first, said Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm, who spoke with The Associated Press ahead of her keynote on Friday.

Granholm said she is excited about a range of technologies at CES and beyond, from John Deere’s newest electronic farm equipment, to battery storage using alternative materials such as sodium salt, both of which she said the Department of Energy has helped fund.

Granholm also spoke about expanding the use of clean energy, including some forms of hydrogen, fusion and geothermal energy, highlighting the latter as an opportunity for the oil and gas industry.

“If they’ve used fracking to be able to get to oil and gas, they could be using that

same technology to be able to extract the heat beneath our feet,” she said.

It could be a while before the oil and gas industry walks away from extracting fossil fuels. In the meantime, more companies are taking emissions reductions seriously.

And the first step to reducing emissions is having a full understanding of them, said GreenSwapp founder Ajay Varadharajan.

The Dutch company intends to help online grocers and food delivery services understand their carbon footprint, including those in their supply chain or “Scope 3” — often the toughest to track.

Varadharajan wrote an algorithm that pulls information about various edible products from published research papers, which allows him to assign a carbon footprint to every food’s barcode. The algorithm then fine tunes that number with information about a product’s farming techniques and packaging.

Using GreenSwapp’s app, CES attendees could scan the barcode of various milk containers on display to instantly compare their carbon footprint. The company claims this works on any food item with a barcode.

The information is helpful for conscious consumers, but Varadharajan says the real impact happens when food companies use it to track their emissions.

Some companies may want to share the information with customers. But he expects many to use it internally, preparing for possible regulations, he explained. The Securities and Exchange Commission is expected to soon require publicly traded U.S. companies to disclose their greenhouse gas emissions. The largest ones may need to disclose Scope 3 emissions related to their supply chain. Once finalized, the U.S. would join a growing number of countries including the U.K. and Japan that require large companies to disclose this information. The European Union is finalizing reporting standards.

Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company didn’t have a booth this year, but it did demo new tires on vehicles plastered in blue and yellow that rolled around Las Vegas.

The company currently has the largest market share for replacement consumer tires in the U.S. It says its new demo tire contains 90% sustainable materials, and has improved rolling efficiency, which helps people save energy, even when the tires are on electric vehicles.

Goodyear didn’t specify how much carbon is reduced in the new tire manufacturing process, or how much energy is

saved through rolling efficiency.

“It’s very dependent on the type of vehicle and the type of tire being used,” said CEO Rich Kramer.

But the company’s line of ingredients appear to move in the right direction. Tires use many materials and this new one transitions away from petroleum products to surplus soybean oil to maintain pliability.

It uses silica from rice husk waste residue for grip and fuel efficiency. The list goes on, and Kramer says the tire is an important step toward the company goal of reaching zero emissions by 2050.

But sourcing these materials in large quantities is an issue, he said.

“Can you get them at scale to be able to increase production? And then how do you change the manufacturing process for that? That’s a challenge, but a challenge we welcome,” he said.

There’s still some room for improvement in the sourcing of Goodyear’s rubber, said Sean Nyquist of Forest Stewardship Council, which works to certify sustainable rubber.

“In the last 20 years, there’s been significant deforestation as a result of natural rubber,” he said, as demand grew for rubber from trees instead of synthetic versions made in a lab.

Goodyear’s rubber sourcing follows the guidelines of the Global Platform for Sustainable Natural Rubber. Nyquist says this is an important step, but third-party certification would add even more validity to sustainability claims.

Several tire companies are on a similar path, he said. The tires Pirelli makes for the plug-in version of the BMW X5 have obtained FSC certification, which guarantees rubber was sourced ethically, including forest management and labor practices.

There may not be a simple path to reducing emissions and building sustainable supply chains. But one place U.S. companies may now get more help is the record federal funding available to decarbonize buildings and transportation through the Inflation Reduction Act. Granholm says she believes the incentives to reduce energy use and scale clean technology are powerful.

“There’s policy innovation and there’s technology innovation, she said. “We’re all scanning to see what has the best impact on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and getting to our ultimate goal of saving the planet.”

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BRAZIL UPRISING

Brazil cracks down post-riot and vows to protect democracy

BY DAVID BILLER ASSOCIATED PRESS

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazilian authorities vowed Monday to protect democracy and punish thousands of supporters of ex-President Jair Bolsonaro who stormed and trashed the nation’s highest seats of power in chaos with striking similarities to the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.

The protesters swarmed into Congress, the Supreme Court and presidential palace on Sunday. Many have said they want the Brazilian army to restore the far-right Bolsonaro to power and oust the newly inaugurated leftist Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.

Police broke down a pro-Bolsonaro encampment outside a military building Monday and detained some 1,200 people there, the justice ministry’s press o�ce told The Associated Press.

Lula and the heads of the Supreme Court, Senate and Lower House also signed a letter Monday denouncing acts of terrorism and vandalism and saying they were taking legal measures.

Justice Minister Flávio Dino told reporters that police have begun tracking those who paid for the buses that transported protesters to the capital. At the news conference late Sunday, Brazil’s minister of institutional relations said that the buildings would be inspected for evidence, including fingerprints and images, and that the rioters apparently intended to spark similar uprest nationwide.

“They will not succeed in destroying Brazilian democracy. We need to say that fully, with all firmness and conviction,” Dino said. “We will not accept the path of criminality to carry out political fights in Brazil.”

Rioters wearing the green-and-yellow of the national flag on Sunday broke windows, toppled furniture, hurled computers and printers to the ground.

They punched holes in a massive Emiliano Di Cavalcanti painting at the presidential palace and destroyed other works of art.

They overturned the U-shaped table at which Supreme Court justices convene, ripped a door o� one justice’s o�ce and vandalized a statue outside the court. The monumental buildings’ interiors were left in states of ruin.

Monday’s arrests came in addition to the 300 held Sunday while caught in the act.

Police had been noticeably slow to react - even after the arrival of more than 100 buses - leading many to ponder whether

authorities had either simply ignored numerous warnings, underestimated the protesters’ strength, or been somehow complicit.

Public prosecutors in the capital said local security forces had, at very least, been negligent. A supreme court justice temporarily suspended the regional governor. Another justice blamed authorities for not swiftly cracking down on budding neofascism in Brazil.

After his Oct. 30 electoral defeat, Bolsonaro, who has gone to Florida, has been stoking belief among his hardcore supporters that the electronic voting system was prone to fraud — though he never presented any evidence. His lawmaker son Eduardo Bolsonaro held several meetings with former U.S. President Donald Trump, Trump’s longtime ally Steve Bannon and his senior campaign adviser, Jason Miller.

“Canada, Mexico, and the United States condemn the January 8 attacks on Brazil’s democracy and on the peaceful transfer of power,” U.S. President Joe Biden, Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador and and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said in a joint statement from Mexico City on Monday.

Results from Brazil’s election — the closest in over three decades — were quickly recognized by politicians across the spectrum, including some Bolsonaro allies, as well as dozens of governments.

And Bolsonaro surprised nearly everyone by promptly fading from view. He neither conceded defeat nor emphatically cried fraud, though he and his party submitted a request to nullify millions of votes that was swiftly dismissed.

Brazilians have used electronic voting since 1996 that security experts consider less secure than hand-marked paper ballots because they leave no auditable paper trail. Brazil’s system is, however, closely scrutinized and domestic authorities and international observers have never found evidence of it being exploited to commit fraud.

Still, Bolsonaro’s supporters refused to accept the results. They blocked roads and have remained camped outside military buildings, urging the armed forces to intervene. Dino, the justice minister, referred to the encampments as incubators of terrorism. Protests were overwhelmingly peaceful, but isolated threats — including a bomb found on a fuel truck headed to Brasilia’s airport — prompted security concerns.

Two days before Lula’s Jan. 1 inauguration, Bolsonaro flew to the U.S. and took

up temporary residence in Orlando. Many Brazilians expressed relief that, while he declined to participate in the transition of power, his absence allowed it to occur without incident.

Or so it had been, until Sunday’s havoc.

“Our Jan. 8 — an unprecedented manifestation in Brazilian politics — is clearly copied from Jan. 6 in the Capitol,” said Paulo Calmon, a political science professor at the University of Brasilia.

“Today’s sad episodes represent yet another attempt to destabilize democracy and demonstrate that the authoritarian, populist radicalism of Brazil’s extreme right remains active under the command of former President Bolsonaro, the ‘Trump of Latin America.’”

Analysts told the AP that the upheaval could yield greater political support for Lula and his stated mission to pacify the polarized country, with many rightwing citizens and politicians repulsed

by Sunday’s scenes and eager to distance themselves from far-right radicalism.

The leader of Bolsonaro’s own party called the uprising “an embarrassment.”

“This may have been the beginning of the end. The political system will want to isolate that radical movement and move away from it,” said Mario Sérgio Lima, political analyst at Medley Advisors. “I think what we will see now is the right trying to create new alternatives and new leaders, and the center distancing itself.”

In a news conference from Sao Paulo state, Lula read a freshly signed decree for the federal government to assume control of security in the federal district. He said that the so-called “fascist fanatics,” as well as those who financed their activities, must be punished, and also accused Bolsonaro of encouraging their uprising.

Bolsonaro repudiated the president’s accusation late Sunday. Writing on

Twitter, he said peaceful protest is part of democracy, but vandalism and invasion of public buildings are “exceptions to the rule.”

Unlike the 2021 attack in the U.S., few o�cials would have been working in the top government buildings on a Sunday.

And videos showed limited presence of the capital’s military police.

One video showed a group of protesters easily pushing through a police barricade, with only a few o�cers using pepper spray. Another showed o�cers standing by as protesters stormed the Congress, including one using his phone to record what was happening.

“This was a gross error by the federal district’s government,” said Thiago de Aragão, director of strategy at Brasiliabased politican consultancy Arko Advice.

“Everyone knew they (the protesters) were coming to Brasilia. The expectation was that the federal district’s government was going to mount a response to protect the capital. They didn’t do any of that.”

Lula said at his news conference that there was “incompetence or bad faith” on the part of police, and he promised that some would be punished.

Federal District Gov. Ibaneis Rocha confirmed on Twitter he had fired the capital city’s head of public security, Anderson Torres — hours before a Supreme Court justice suspended the governor from o�ce, alleging “intentional omission.”

“Two years since Jan. 6, Trump’s legacy continues to poison our hemisphere,” U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez, who chairs the Senate’s foreign relations committee, tweeted, adding that he blamed Bolsonaro for inciting the acts. “Protecting democracy & holding malign actors to account is essential.”

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Laurent House Foundation wins Wright Spirit Award PROVIDED

The Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy has named the Laurent House Foundation the recipient of the 2022 Wright Spirit Award public category for its commitment to preserving and sharing the legacy of Frank Lloyd Wright and Kenneth and Phyllis Laurent. The award was presented October 22 in Chicago at the organization’s annual conference.

The award recognizes owners and stewards of Wright buildings and others who have demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to preserving and restoring the remaining built works designed by Frank Lloyd Wright.

The Laurent House Foundation has just completed its ninth tour season which attracted 2,500 visitors to the Laurent House. Incorporated on November 29, 2011, the Laurent House Foundation and its dedicated volunteers have worked to preserve, protect and present the home Frank Lloyd Wright designed for Kenneth Laurent, a disabled veteran, and his family.

About The Laurent House: The Laurent House is a rare, one-owner, hemicycle Usonian home, complete with original Wright designed furnishings and lighting. Opened as a public museum in 2014, the house was considered by Wright to be one of his 38 most important works and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and the Illinois Wright Trail. In 2018, to commemorate the Bicentennial of Illinois statehood, the Laurent House was selected by the American Institute of Architects-Illinois as one of the Top 20 architectural Great Places in the state. For more info, laurenthouse.com.

WSSR announces official selections of the Rockford New Words Writing Festival FROM MIKE WERCKLE

The West Side Show Room announces the o�cial selections for Rockford New Words 2023. New works written for performance were chosen from 243 submissions representing writers from Rockford and around the world. Ten plays, poems, monologues, and stories will be presented in a staged reading at 7pm on January 19, 20, and 21, 2023 at The West Side Show Room, 1414 N. Main St. in Rockford. The January 4th performance will also be broadcast on Facebook. Admission is free and more information is available at wssr.org.

The theme of this year’s festival is “Healing + Homage.” RNW Artistic Director Claudia Consuelos felt her upbringing had impacted her in multiple ways, whether positive or negative. “As we navigate life, we carry with us great

generational traditions, but we must also break free from their curses,” Consuelos said. “This year we wanted to ask writers to consider the ways in which they honor and heal from those who came before.”

This theme inspired first-time Rockford playwright Whitney Howell, who uses the name Nena Monroe in her artistic endeavors, to write the play “The Perfect Sweet Potato Pie” as a way of processing the grief she experienced from the death of her sister. “My sister was a nurse who worked on the frontlines of the pandemic and passed away from Covid,” Howell said.

“Even though she’s gone physically, it’s like I’ve created a whole new memory with her that I will forever cherish.”

Likewise, the poem “Spider In The Laby rint h” by Rock ford w riter JP Rindfleisch IX, deals with loss. Rindfliesch, whose work embodies “things dark, strange, and queer,” says “Loss is painful, and many times we lose those we love before we have time to say goodbye. We find ways to honor them and heal from the regrets of conversations we didn’t get to have.”

Linda Zuba, whose work was first chosen for Rockford New Words in 2019, is back with a monologue entitled “Letter to Mamá.” After a serious case of COVID 2 years ago, Linda’s life drastically changed as she knew it and as she loved it. “My healing journey has involved repairing the physical damage as well as psychological wounds from suppressed emotions and vicarious trauma.”

In its eighth year, Rockford New Words continues to provide opportunities for aspiring and established writers from the Rockford area to have their works selected, evaluated, and presented professionally to the public alongside national and international writers. Each writer receives a $200 royalty for the rights to present their new work.

Rockford New Words received an Arts & Humanities Fund grant from the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois, and a Community Arts Access Grant from the Rockford Area Arts Council to support this one of a kind literary event.

For more information and to reserve tickets, please visit wssr.org OFFICIAL SELECTIONS The Perfect Sweet Potato Pie | Play Nena Monroe (Rockford, IL) Photobombed | Monologue Anne Valentino (Rockville, MD) The Gettysburg Redress | Poem

Eileen Byrne (Wilmette, IL) Kill The Beast | Play D.A. Mindell (New York, NY) New Year’s Purun | Play Justin P. Lopez (San Francisco, CA) Father’s Day Of Silence: A Healing Hymn In Words | Poem/Monologue Cris Eli Blak (Louisville, KY) srinivas | Monologue Rajendra Ramoon Maharaj (Brooklyn, NY) Letter to Mamá | Monologue Linda Zuba (Rockford, IL) Second Act | Storytelling Savanna Mapelli (Yardley, PA) Spider in the Labyrinth | Poetry JP Rindfleisch IX (Rockford, IL)

Maze Books hosts live reading FROM DAVE PEDERSEN

On Saturday, January 14th from 6-7 p.m.

Maze Books, 117 S. 3rd St., is hosting a group of local writings, poets, and authors for the first live reading of the year. The event is being co-hosted by writer Emily Klonicki and musician Jon Rozman. Come on out and support your local literary creatives!

There is no cost to attend.

Rockford University receives grant from Community Foundation of Northern Illinois FROM ROCKFORD UNIVERSITY

Rockford University received a $20,000 grant from the Community Foundation of

Northern Illinois. The funds will benefit the University’s Regents First program.

Rockford University’s Regents First program aims to recruit, support, and retain first-generation college students with the goal of degree completion.

According to the Education Advisory Board (EAB), 90 percent of low-income, first-generation college students don’t graduate. In February 2022, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York reported that the return on investment for a college degree is more than $800,000 of increased earnings over a lifetime.

“We are thrilled to continue growing our Regents First program with the help of the CFNIL grant,” said interim Rockford University President Dr. Patricia Lynott.

“This program supports students who are working to become the first in their family to earn a college degree. The funds will allow us to continue ensuring students are successful at Rockford University and beyond.”

The program began in the fall of 2021 and has a 92 percent retention rate. It provides students with hands-on mentoring, coaching, and college life-skill training, throughout their first year, and continuing support for the duration of their Rockford University education. “Enrolling in a fouryear program can be daunting for anyone,” said Dr. Karen Walker, Dean of Academic Support. “With Regents First, first-generation college students receive the strategic support they need to stay in school, with the ultimate goal of completing their degree.”

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Keeling-Puri Peace Plaza 3780 McFarland Rd #3558 Rockford, IL 61114 Dedicated to peace, tranquility and celebrating diversity and heritage this 2.5-acre park near I-90/39 and Riverside Blvd. showcases 40 flags, 30 languages, 10 prophets of peace, two hemispheres, one world.

The plaza is also adjacent to Rockford’s 20-mile Perryville Path network of bicycle and recreational trails.

Disney On Ice: Find Your Hero

RSO Candlelight Concert

BMO Center 300 Elm St. Rockford, IL 61101 Thursday, January 12 - Monday January 16 (815) 968-5222

First Lutheran Church 225 S. 3rd St. Rockford, IL 61104 Saturday, January 14 (4 - 5pm) (815) 229-9390

Disney On Ice presents Find Your Hero, an adventure filled with tales of heroism from your favorite Disney Stories. Join fearless wayfinder Moana and demigod Maui as they voyage into uncharted territories to return the stolen- heart of Te Fiti. Journey alongside Anna and Elsa on their quest to protect the kingdom. Dive “Under the Sea” and test the power of true love with the Little Mermaid. Get tangled with Rapunzel as she dares to explore the world outside her own. And be there as Belle boldly tames the fearsome beast. Discover that courage and determination are all part of the hero in you!

The beautiful music of Rossini and Bach will be enhanced by the flicker of soft candlelight in this mid-winter concert presented by seven featured musicians of the RSO. Chamber music opens up a whole new repertoire for RSO performances and allows the RSO to showcase musicians in an intimate way. Alison Gaines, Principal Bass of the RSO, has created this Baroque-inspired, hour-long program. Gaines holds a Doctoral degree in orchestral conducting from the University of Kansas and a Master’s degree from U.S.C Los Angeles in bass performance.

For more information about what’s going on in the Rockford Area, visit www.gorockford.com

Winter Concert Series - Brady Lee Prairie Street Brewing Co. 200 Prairie St. Rockford, IL 61107 Saturday, January 14 (7 - 11pm) (815) 277-9427

Throughout the winter, Prairie Street Brewing is hosting several concerts with both nationally recognized talents and our very own local musicians.

Brady Lee is a triple threat: a songwriter, performer, and multi-instrumentalist.

Growing up listening to Rascal Flatts, Tim McGraw, and Keith Urban, Brady’s sonic style is very much radio-ready, pop-infused anthems that showcase his soaring vocals and smooth guitar playing.

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Porch 3065 N. Perryville Rd. Rockford, IL 61114 (815) 282-8881 Porch offers a unique selection of jewelry, home decor, garden art, bath and body products, baby gifts, candles and more.

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LimaMar Peruvian Restaurant 221 E. State St. Rockford, IL 61104 (815) 315-3644 LimaMar combines the cuisine of three different countries - China, Japan, Spain - and adds inspiration from the Incas and gratitude of mother earth.

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Sports

NFL playoffs: Seahawks are in field after Lions stun Packers

By David Brandt Associated Press

The NFL’s Week 18 saved its best drama for the final game of the weekend.

The Detroit Lions — eliminated from playoff contention earlier Sunday when the Seahawks beat the Rams — pushed past their disappointment and played the role of a spoiler, rallying to beat Green Bay 20-16 on Sunday night. The win denied quarterback Aaron Rodgers and the Packers a spot in the postseason.

Instead of Green Bay, it’s the Seahawks who will be the No. 7 seed in the NFC. They’ll travel to face division rival San Francisco in next weekend’s wild-card round.

The rest of next weekend’s schedule is also set: In the AFC, it’ll be the Miami Dolphins at the Buffalo Bills, Baltimore Ravens at the Cincinnati Bengals and Los Angeles Chargers at Jacksonville Jaguars.

In the NFC, the Minnesota Vikings will host the New York Giants and the Tom

Brady-led Tampa Bay Bucs host the Dallas Cowboys.

The Lions’ upset win capped a weekend that saw the Dolphins make it back to the playoffs for the first time since 2016.

The surprising Jaguars also return to the postseason for just the second time since 2007.

Seven of the 14 teams that qualified for the playoffs didn’t make the field last season, including the Seahawks, Ravens, Jaguars, Chargers, Dolphins, Vikings and Giants.

Among those headed home: The New England Patriots and six-time Super Bowl-winning coach Bill Belichick, eliminated after a loss to the Bills.

The Lions didn’t have much to play for against the Packers other than pride, but that was enough. They were knocked out of playoff contention when Seattle’s Jason Myers kicked a 32-yard field goal to beat the Los Angeles Rams 19-16 in overtime.

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claimed by Kansas City with its 31-13 win over Las Vegas on Saturday. The NFC’s top spot was taken by Philadelphia, which beat the New York Giants 22-16 on Sunday.

The AFC bracket could still be affected by the cancellation of the Bills-Bengals game after Hamlin’s injury. The Bengals avoided a coin flip for home field after beating the Ravens 27-16, but there still could be a neutral field AFC championship game if the Bills line up against the Chiefs.

Here’s a look at some other developments as the postseason approaches:

WHAT’S THE WILD-CARD SCHEDULE?

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This is the third straight year of the current NFL playoff format, which includes the top seven teams from both the AFC and the NFC. The four division winners in both conferences automatically get the top four seeds, regardless of record, and then the top three teams with the best record that didn’t win their division are the wild-card selections. That’s why it’s fairly common for a wild-card selection to have a better record — but worse playoff seeding — than a team that finished as a division winner.

The No. 1-seeded team in each conference gets a bye into the second round — that’s the Chiefs and Eagles — while No. 2 hosts No. 7, No. 3 hosts No. 6 and No. 4 hosts No. 5 during wild-card weekend.

The NFL has a re-seeding policy after each playoff round. That means that no matter how the bracket started, the lowest-seeded team will always travel to the higher-seeded team.

There are four rounds to the playoffs: The wild-card round is during the upcoming weekend, the divisional round

is Jan. 21-22, the conference championship games are on Jan. 29 and the Super Bowl is scheduled for Feb. 12 in Glendale, Arizona.

WHAT CHANGED WITH THE BILLSBENGALS CANCELLATION?

It’s been an eventful week for players and fans, who watched in horror Monday night as Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin collapsed on the field and had to be given CPR before leaving the field in an ambulance. A few days later, those same players and fans have watched with joy as Hamlin recovers.

That made it much easier to focus on Week 18 and now the playoffs.

The Bills-Bengals game had major playoff implications in the AFC, so the cancellation of the game due to Hamlin’s injury could force some changes depending on playoff results.

The AFC championship game will be played on a neutral site if the Chiefs and Bills reach that point.

Buffalo’s 35-23 win over New England on Sunday coupled with Kansas City’s 31-13 victory at Las Vegas on Saturday means the No. 1 seed Chiefs (14-3) can’t host the conference title game against the Bills (13-3) because the teams played an unequal number of games.

NFL owners approved a resolution Friday that implemented new rules for this postseason in response to the cancellation of the Bills-Bengals game.

WHAT ELSE HAPPENED THIS WEEKEND?

In fairly straightfor ward playoff drama, the Jaguars beat the Tennessee Titans 20-16 on Saturday night to win the AFC South for the first time in five seasons. The Titans needed a win to advance to the postseason.

The Dolphins and third-string quarterback Skylar Thompson squeezed past the Jets 11-6, snapping a five-game losing streak. Miami then had to wait a few minutes for Buffalo to finish off New England to make the Dolphins’ playoff appearance official.

“We’re In” was displayed on the videoboard at Hard Rock Stadium.

The Pittsburgh Steelers nearly found a way to sneak into the postseason but couldn’t quite make it. They did their part by beating the Browns 28-14 but needed the Patriots and Dolphins to lose.

The Patriots obliged. The Dolphins did not.

January 11, 2023 The Rock River Times.

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Garden resolutions for 2023

BY GRANT MCCARTY CONTRIBUTOR

While your New Year’s resolutions may be focused on health, wellness, and finances, garden resolutions can be a great one to consider. Each year, I think about resolutions that can be made to my garden such as new vegetables/varieties I would like to try out, perennial plants that could find a home in di�erent beds, and other actions that could become daily habits for a better gardening experience.

What I like about garden resolutions are that they can be simple actions I can take before my season begins. I also can stretch

them into the growing season.

Before I get to my 2023 resolutions, let me tell you about my 2022 garden. For the most part, it did well. I had the first big crop of peaches the end of July from trees that had been planted in 2020. I added a wide variety of dahlias to my growing area and have dug them up to store and replant in 2023. Grapes continued to get the growth they needed though will transfer them to a better location. New varieties of okra and eggplants were added in 2022 and will be grown again in 2023.

My 2023 garden resolutions are a mix of management and new additions. I

am stuck in a rut of growing the same tomato varieties for the last 8 years and need to add new ones this year. Though I grew peppers successfully from seed, I did not find they performed well and need to address their water and nutrient needs more often. A deer removed a large portion of one of the peach trees in 2021 and it’s now time to see if I can graft an established peach tree with the rootstock that has been left behind. My cucurbits need to be moved to a better location with full sun as yields were lower than they should have been.

I could go on and on with my garden

resolutions for 2023 and you may be in a similar position. With the mild temperatures we have been experiencing this January, you may have the ability to get started on some of your garden goals early. I know that there are areas where I could do some weed removal in the next weeks if the weather cooperates. January is also a great time to look through your seed packets and catalogues and determine what you want your garden to look like come May. Grant is the Local Food and Smalls Farms Educator of the University of Illinois Extension.

ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

Advantages of expanding renewable energy

BY DRS. ROBERT & SONIA VOGL

ILLINOIS RENEWABLE ENERGY ASSOCIATION CONTRIBUTORS

Passage of the Inflation Reduction Act was the big energy news last year but its influence will be long lasting. Robinson Meyer of the Atlantic quoted a research report by the investment firm Credit Suisse which indicates the IRA will have a more profound impact on industries than has been recognized.

The Act could involve expenditures nearly twice the amount that Congress estimated. No budget or spending limits for electric vehicles and zero-carbon electricity incentives are in the law.

Instead of the estimated cost of $374 billion cited by Congress it could exceed $800 billion depending on how many tax credits are used.

It could provide the country with a competitive advantage across most sectors of the clean energy transition with the exception of batteries, since China dominates that industry. By 2029 US solar and wind installations could be the world’s lowest cost systems. In addition, bank projects in the U.S. will be competitive in hydrogen and carbon

capture and storage. Less certain is the potential outcome of allowing more renewable transmission construction since powerful interests oppose some actions. The major concern in the report according to Meyer is that that government may not be able to install a su�cient number of power lines, green infrastructure and carbon injection wells to accomplish its goals.

Overall enthusiasm for the clean energy transition has reached a tipping point as reported by Tom Randall, citing a Bloomberg report. Over 87 countries have now reached the 5% level of electrical production from solar and wind power.

Reaching that level of adoption of new technologies has historically indicated that widespread adoption is about to occur. The US reached the 5% level in 2011 and reached and exceeded 20% by 2021.

An article by Alex Lawson in the Guardian warns that the clean energy transition may not meet its goal. He points to the criticism that BP plans to spend twice as much money on fossil fuel projects as on green energy investment in 2023. Major oil and gas producers are

planning vast developments that will exceed the 1.5°C climate goal assuring more extreme heat, forest fires, floods and storms.

During the transition to cleaner energy sources, oil remains essential to the production of renewable technologies and their maintenance and to the existing agricultural system. Any sudden dramatic drop in available oil would have major consequences.

While more long distance transmission lines will be built other solutions can be applied which reduce the need for utility infrastructure expenditures. The initiative promotes the installation of non-wire solutions. The Rocky Mountain Institute has developed a playbook for them; the Environmental Law and Policy Center also supports the overall e�ort.

Some of the solutions include installing local solar systems, implementing energy e�ciency programs, providing backup energy storage and embracing demand response programs which prov ide customers with cost reductions for being willing to reduce their demand during peak demand periods.

The Soul of Wisconsin in Lafarge has challenged a regional utility-proposed high-capacity transmission expansion in favor of a less costly investment in energy e�ciency and local power production which would lower operating costs for local businesses while decreasing carbon emissions.

Investing in solar energy provides owners of systems protection from the dramatic price swings characteristic of natural gas used as fuel in electrical generation. If an owner also owns an electric vehicle the electricity from a solar system can recharge its batteries.

Since a solar system has no fuel costs it avoids the price swings characteristic of fossil fuels.

A more aggressive approach regarding existing utility monopolies is advocated

by The Institute for Local Self Reliance.

W h i le ac k nowle dg i ng w ide spr ead benefits of the electric grid, they feel utility monopolies tend to block needed innovations in supplying and distributing electricity. The Institute’s focus is on reinvigorating democracy by enhancing local economies.

January 11, 2023 The Rock River Times.

Government Notices n n n LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given that the Rockford Park District intends to contract for the following items and services; specifications are on file with Demandstar.com.

The Rockford Park District is seeking qualified contractors to perform the annual district wide asphalt paving repair and replacement for 2023.

Bids will be opened online via Zoom. Link to the Zoom opening is provided on the cover page of the bid document. The Rockford Park District reserves the unrestricted right to reject any or all bids received, to waive or not to waive any informality, or to accept the bid considered to be in the best interest of the Park District.

Contractor shall not pay less than the prevailing rates of wages to all laborers, workmen, and mechanics performing work under this contract, and shall comply with the requirements of the IL Wages of Employees on Public Works Act (820 ILCS 130/1-12).

Bid No. 23-2296 Asphalt Paving at Various Rockford Park District Locations Pre-Bid Conference: Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at 10:00 a.m., Rockford Park District, Webbs Norman Center Board Room, 401 S. Main St., Rockford, IL 61101 Bid Opening: Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. via Zoom BY: Jack Armstrong, Secretary 23335R TRRT 1/11 n n n LEGAL NOTICE The Board of Education, School District No. 205, Winnebago and Boone Counties, Illinois, will receive on or before 2:00 PM (CST), Thursday, February 2, 2023 sealed submittals for RFP No. 2330 Wellness Center, terms to be in accordance with specifications which may be reviewed at the Board of Education Office, 501 Seventh St., 6th floor conference room, Rockford, Illinois. All names of offerors submitting will be publicly read at that time and place. All offers submitted shall be valid for a period of at least sixty (60) days from the date of set for receipt of offers. The Board of Education reserves the right to accept or reject any or all offers. Package request forms are available on the District’s website, rps205.com.

Vendors registered with Bonfire can download packages at no cost from their web-site – https://rps205. bonfirehub.com/portal/?tab=openOpportunities Dated this 12th day of January 2023, Board of Education in and for the School District of Rockford, Illinois.

Dane Youngblood Director of Purchasing 23336R TRRT 1/11 n n n VILLAGE OF NEW MILFORD, ILLINOIS NOTICE OF ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS HEARING KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS that on the 26th day of January, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. the ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS for the Village of New Milford, Illinois shall convene at the Village Hall, 6771 11th Street, Rockford, IL 61109 to consider the following described zoning matters: A. A request for a zoning map amendment upon annexation to R1 Single-Family Residential District zoning classification for the property located at 2330 New Milford School Road, Rockford, Illinois 61109, PIN 15-24-176-016.

(Stewart Walk and Cheryl Walk) B. A request for a zoning map amendment upon annexation to R1 Single-Family Residential District zoning classification for

the property located at 6362 11th Street, Rockford, Illinois 61109, PIN 15-24-176-007. (Ronnie Sansone) Members of the public are invited to attend this public hearing, at which time an opportunity will be given to address the members of the Zoning Board of Appeals.

Dated: January 5, 2023 /s/ James E. Stevens, Village Attorney To be published in the Rock River Times on or about January 11, 2023 23337R TRRT 1/11 n n n REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS TECHNOLOGY SOLUTION FOR MANAGEMENT OF LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS RFP NO.: 1222-FD-125 Proposals will be received until 11:00 a.m., local time, on February 09, 2023 at the office of the Central Services Manager, City Hall Building, 425 East State Street, 4th floor, Rockford, Illinois 61104. At that time and place, all proposals received will be publicly opened and read aloud.

Proposals will be accepted until the specified opening time and date. Any bidder attempting to deliver after the opening time and date will be refused.

Proposal forms may be obtained via email or on the City website to: https://rockfordil. gov/city-departments/finance/ central-services/purchasing/ open-bidsrfps/ larry.graham@ rockfordil.gov, or at the office of the Central Services Manager (City Hall, 425 East State Street, Rockford, IL, 61104).

Proposals must be enclosed in a sealed envelope and marked with the name of the RFP, and the RFP number.

Each vendor shall submit with their proposal the information specified in the bid documents for compliance with the laws of the State of Illinois on Fair Employment Practices and with the City of Rockford’s Ordinance on Equal Employment and Business Opportunity. Any proposal which fails to include the compliance items properly completed will not be read and will not be considered.

The City of Rockford reserves the right to accept or reject any and all proposals and to waive technicalities.

23352R TRRT 1/11 n n n REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS LEAD RISK ASSESSMENT & CLEARANCE SERVICES RFP NO.: 123-CD-002 Proposals will be received until 11:00 a.m., local time, on January 31, 2023 at the office of the Central Services Manager, City Hall Building, 425 East State Street, 4th floor, Rockford, Illinois 61104. At that time and place, all proposals received will be publicly opened and read aloud.

Proposals will be accepted until the specified opening time and date. Any bidder attempting to deliver after the opening time and date will be refused.

Proposal forms may be obtained via email or on the City website to: https://rockfordil. gov/city-departments/finance/ central-services/purchasing/ open-bidsrfps/ larry.graham@ rockfordil.gov, or at the office of the Central Services Manager (City Hall, 425 East State Street, Rockford, IL, 61104).

Proposals must be enclosed in a sealed envelope and marked with the name of the RFP, and the RFP number.

Each vendor shall submit with their proposal the information specified in the bid documents for compliance with the laws of the State of Illinois on Fair Employment Practices and with the City of Rockford’s Ordinance on Equal Employment and Business Opportunity. Any proposal which fails to include the compliance

items properly completed will not be read and will not be considered.

The City of Rockford reserves the right to accept or reject any and all proposals and to waive technicalities.

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Public Notices n n n NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO, 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Reynaldo Landa Martinez vs.

CLA Exteriors, LLC Defendant Case No. 2022-LA-0000256 ALIAS SUMMONS – SERVICE BY PUBLICATION You are summoned and required to file an answer to the complaint in this case or otherwise file your appearance, in the office of the clerk of this court within 30 days after service of this alias summons by publication, if you fail to do so, a judgment by default may be entered against you for the relief asked in the complaint.

PREPARED BY: Robert J. Adelman (6269308) Levin, Riback & Adelman, P.C., 10 N. Dearborn Street, 11th Floor, Chicago, IL 60602, 312-782-6717.

23313R TRRT 1/11 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a lawn care business in said County and State under the name of Clutch Cutz Lawn Care at the following post office addresses: 2207 Meadow View Lane, Rockford, IL 61102; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Christian Joel Rahim SIGNED: Christian Joel Rahim 12/20/22 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 20th day of December, A.D. 2022.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk Kathleen M. Clausen, Deputy Clerk 23316R TRRT 1/11 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a mechanic shop business in said County and State under the name of General Automotive Services at the following post office addresses: 7910 Forest Hills Rd., Loves Park, IL 61111; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Adriana Jimenez SIGNED: Adriana Jimenez 12/21/22 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 21st day of December, A.D. 2022.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk Melissa Boes, Deputy Clerk 23317R TRRT 1/11 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 THOMAS LEE HAYENGA, Deceased.

Case No. 2022-PR-0000404 Date Will Filed: December 9, 2022 Will Number 2022-WI-901 CLAIMS NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of THOMAS LEE HAYENGA. Letters

of Office were issued on December 16, 2022, to ALLISON ROE, whose address is 6786 Riverside Way, Fishers, IN 46038, as Independent Executor of the Estate. The attorney of record for the estate is Anthony R. Phelps of Reno & Zahm LLP, 2902 McFarland Road, Suite 400, Rockford, Illinois 61107.

Claims may be filed on or before July 4, 2023, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of notice to any known creditor required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act of 1975 (755 ILCS 5/18-3), whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated shall be barred.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk Probate Division at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61101, with the Independent Executor, or both.

Copies of any claim filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office Probate Division must be mailed or delivered to the Independent Executor and to the attorney for the Estate within ten (10) days after it has been filed.

The Estate will be administered without court supervision, unless under Section 28-4 of the Illinois Probate Act of 1975 (755 ILCS 5/28-4) any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the Clerk of the Court.

Dated this 27th day of December, 2022.

RENO & ZAHM LLP BY: /s/ Anthony R. Phelps Anthony R. Phelps, Attorney for Allison Roe, Independent Executor of the Estate of Thomas Lee Hayenga RENO & ZAHM, LLP Anthony R. Phelps (#6297415) 2902 McFarland Road, Suite 400 Rockford, IL 61107 Phone (815) 987-4050 arp@renozahm.com 23323R TRRT 1/18 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a consulting business in said County and State under the name of Through Form at the following post office addresses: 1643 N. Alpine Rd., Rockford, IL 61107; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Francisca French SIGNED: Francisca French 12/30/22 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 30th day of December, A.D. 2022.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk Melissa Boes, Deputy Clerk 23347R TRRT 1/25 n n n NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO, 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Dwan Montgomery Plaintiff vs.

Dream Starter HVAC Solutions, Inc. and Bryan Betancourt, Individually Defendants Case No. 2022-SC-1795 SERVICE OF ALIAS SUMMONS

BY PUBLICATION NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given to the Defendants that the Plaintiff has caused to be filed a SMALL CLAIMS COMPLAINT in the above captioned cause of action in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Illinois. In the event Defendants shall fail to file an answer to the Complaint in the above action or otherwise file an appearance

therein in said Circuit Court of the 17th Judicial Circuit, Winnebago County, 400 West State Street, Room 107, in the City of Rockford, Illinois, within 30 days after service of this alias summons by publication, a default may be entered against Defendant on February 28, 2023 or at any time after that day for a Judgment in accordance with the relief requested in the Complaint for Small Claims.

PREPARED BY: Dennis McDougall (6216516) McDougall & Winzeler, P.C., 127 N. Wyman Street, Suite 200, Rockford, IL 61101, 815-977-5211.

23343R TRRT 1/25 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 catering business in said County and State under the name of Ms. Catherine’s at the following post office addresses: 5862 Dafred Dr., Rockford, IL 61107; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Carlos Armonto Jones SIGNED: Carlos Armonto Jones 1/3/23 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 3rd day of January, A.D. 2023.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk Kathleen M. Clausen, Deputy Clerk 23348R TRRT 1/25 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 and accessories business in said County and State under the name of Bubbas at the following post office addresses: 2723 Silent Wood Trl., Apt. 3, Rockford, IL 61109; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Brittany Lynn Craten; Kenneth Dale Chandler Sr. SIGNED: Brittany Lynn Craten 1/6/23 SIGNED: Kenneth Dale Chandler Sr. 1/6/23 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 6th day of January, A.D. 2023.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk Kathleen M. Clausen, Deputy Clerk 23349R TRRT 1/25 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 retail business in said County and State under the name of Konnected Kickz at the following post office addresses: 1804 Stratford Lane, Rockford, IL 61107; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Anthony Joseph Peterson SIGNED: Anthony Joseph Peterson 1/6/23 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 6th day of January, A.D. 2023.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk Melissa Boes, Deputy Clerk 23350R TRRT 1/25 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 apparel and accessories business in said County and State under the name of Kapelaswedi K By Bella at the

following post office addresses: 313 N. 6th St., Rockford, IL 61107; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Huguette Lumamba SIGNED: Huguette Lumamba 1/6/23 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 6th day of January, A.D. 2023.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk Kathleen M. Clausen, Deputy Clerk 23351R TRRT 1/25 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY NORTHWEST BANK OF ROCKFORD, Plaintiff, VS. ANTHONY PRITZ, UNKNOWN OTHERS, NON RECORD CLAIMANTS AND UNKNOWN TENANTS, Defendants.

CASE NO. 2022 FC 567 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE THE REQUISITE Affidavit for Publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to Unknown others, Nonrecord Claimants and Unknown Tenants, Defendant in the above-entitled suit, that the said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of the 17th Judicial Circuit, Winnebago County, Illinois, against you praying for a foreclosure of a mortgage upon the following property: Count I: Lot Eighteen (18) in Block Twelve (12) as designated upon the Plat of Liberty Park Subdivision, a Subdivision of part of the Southwest Quarter (1/4) of Section 30, Township 45 North, Range 2 East of the Third Principal Meridian, the Plat of which is recorded in Book 16 of Plats on Page 16 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois.

Commonly known as: 504 Liberty Blvd. Machesney Park, Illinois 61115 P.I.N Number: 08-30-328-013 Property Code: 138 C 304 Count II: All of Lot Sixteen (16) except the South Forty-Four (44) feet thereof in Block Seven (7) as designated upon the Plat of Colonial Gardens, except the South Forty-Four (44) feet of Lot Sixteen (16) in Block Seven (7) as designated upon the Plat of Colonial Gardens, being a Subdivision in part of the Southwest Quarter (1/4) of Section 31, Township 45 North, Range 2 East of the Third Principal Meridian, the Plat of which is recorded in Book 16 of Plats on Page 31 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois.

Commonly known as: 701 Colonial Drive. Machesney Park, Illinois 61115 Property Code: 139 C 304 P.I.N. Number: 08-31-309-001 And for other relief, that the action was filed on or about December 30, 2022.

That Summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law, and that the said suit is still pending. The record titleholder of the real estate is Anthony Pritz. An identification of the mortgage sought to be foreclosed is as follows: Mortgagor – Anthony Pritz Mortgagee – Northwest Bank of Rockford.

Date of Mortgage – April 14, 2011 Date of Recording – April 21, 2011

County of Recording – Winnebago Recording Document – 20111014776 NOW THEREFORE, unless you Unknown Others, Nonrecord Claimants and Unknown Tenants, the said Defendant, file your Answer to the Complaint in said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein in the said Circuit Court of the 17th Judicial Circuit, Winnebago County, 400 W. State Street in the City of Rockford, State of Illinois on or before February 20, 2023, default may be entered against you at any time after that date and a judgment may be entered in accordance with the prayer of the Complaint.

Dated at Rockford, IL on the 3rd day of January, 2023.

Thomas A. Klein, Clerk of the Circuit Court Winnebago County, Illinois Plaintiff’s Attorney Timothy F. Horning MEYER & HORNING, P.C. 3400 N. Rockton Avenue Rockford, IL 61103 815/636-9300 thmeyerhorning@aol.com 23338R TRRT 1/25 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO PROBATE DIVISION IN RE THE ESTATE OF: DALE GENE DENNIS, Deceased.

2022 PR 382 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of DALE GENE DENNIS. Letters of Office were issued on December 5, 2022, to WANDA SIVERIO A/K/A WANDA DENNIS, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is Danielle L. Burza-Smith, Estate Law Partners, LLC, 440 Science Drive STE 101 Madison, WI 53711. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before July 11, 2023, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by 755 ILCS 5/18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975 as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date as stated above shall be barred.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk-Probate Division at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 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 days after it has been filed. /s/ Danielle L. Burza-Smith Danielle L. Burza-Smith Attorney for Administrator Prepared by: ESTATE LAW PARTNERS, LLC Danielle L. Burza-Smith 440 Science Dr. STE 101 Madison, WI 53711 608-447-0006 dbs@elp.llc 23339R TRRT 1/25 n n n “THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE” W22-0184 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 2003-BC6; Plaintiff, vs.

Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Marion J. Collins; Roy B. Collins, Jr. a/k/a Roy Collins, Jr.

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a/k/a Roy B. Collins; City of South Beloit; Illinois Department of Revenue; Brenda Collins; Cindy Collins; Janice Collins; Tim Miller, as Special Representative for Marion J. Collins; Unknown Owners and Non Record Claimants; Defendants.

Case No. 22 FC 378 Judge Ronald Barch NOTICE BY PUBLICATION The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you: -Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Marion J. Collins -Roy B. Collins, Jr. -Janice Collins -Unknown Owners and Non Record Claimants that Plaintiff has commenced this case in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County against you and other defendants, for foreclosure of a certain Mortgage lien recorded against the premises described as follows: LOT SIX (6) IN BLOCK TWELVE (12) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE MAP OF SOUTH BELOIT, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. C/K/A: 237 South Park Avenue, South Beloit, IL 61080 PIN: 04-05-258-009 said Mortgage was given by Marion J. Collins and Roy B. Collins, Jr. a/k/a Roy Collins, Jr. a/k/a Roy B. Collins, Mortgagor(s), to Option One Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Winnebago County, Illinois, as Document No. 0341576.

E-Filing is now mandatory for documents in civil cases with limited exemptions. To e-file, you must first create an account with an e-filing service provider. Visit https://efile.illinoiscourts.gov/service-providers.htm to learn more and to select a service provider. If you need additional help or have trouble e-filing, visit http://www. illinoiscourts.gov/FAQ/gethelp. asp, or talk with your local circuit clerk’s office.

UNLESS YOU file your appearance or otherwise file your answer in this case in the Office of the Circuit Clerk of Winnebago County, Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 West State Street, Rockford IL 61101 on or before February 10, 2023, A JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE OR DECREE

BY DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED FOR IN THE PLAINTIFF’S COMPLAINT. The Wirbicki Law Group LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 33 W. Monroe St., Suite 1540 Chicago, IL 60603 Phone: 312-360-9455 W22-0184 pleadings.il@wirbickilaw.com I3210998 P23333R TRRT 1/25 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS, CIRCUIT COURT WINNEBAGO COUNTY PUBLICATION NOTICE OF COURT DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE (ADULT) Request of: MARIAH MAGDALENE NICHOLS, Current Name Case Number 2022-MR-439 There will be a court date on my Request to change my name from: Mariah Magdalene Nichols to the new name of: Rahkeem Savag’e Nichols.

The court date will be held: on February 2, 2023 at 10:00 a.m., at 400 W. State St., Rockford, IL, Winnebago County, in Courtroom # 426. /s/ Mariah Magdalene Nichols Current Name 23328R TRRT 1/18

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n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS US BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR VRMTG ASSET TRUST Plaintiff, -v.PHILLIP T. DIGIOVANNI et al Defendant 2019-CH-0000410 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 3, 2022, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on February 6, 2023, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 973 Featherstone Rd, Suite 100, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT TWENTY-THREE (23) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF NORTH LEDGES PLAT NO. 3, BEING PART OF THE WEST HALF OF THE S. W. 1/4 OF SECTION 24, PART OF THE S.E. 1/4 OF THE S.E 1/4 OF SECTION 23, PART OF THE N.E. 1/4 OF THE N.E. 1/4 OF SECTION 26, T. 46 N., R. 2 E. OF THE 3RD P.M., ROSCOE TOWNSHIP, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 36 OF PLATS ON PAGE 84 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 12470 LEGEND LAKES DRIVE, ROSCOE, IL 61073 Property Index No. 04-26227-001 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 the 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, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 (630) 794-9876 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. 14-19-06227 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 2019-CH0000410 TJSC#: 42-4130 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.

Case # 2019-CH-0000410 I3210132 P23300R TRRT 1/11 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS ROCKET MORTGAGE, LLC F/K/A QUICKEN LOANS, LLC F/K/A QUICKEN LOANS INC. Plaintiff, -v.LUCAS HENDRICKS et al Defendant 2022-FC-0000284 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 29, 2022, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on January 31, 2023, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 973 Featherstone Rd, Suite 100, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT THIRTY-THREE (33) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF MEADOWDALE EAST SUBDIVISION, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTH HALF (1/2) OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 32, TOWNSHIP 45 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 27 OF PLATS ON PAGE 199 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO

COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 7706 ORION ST, LOVES PARK, IL 61111 Property Index No. 08-32106-040 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 the 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, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 (630) 794-9876 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. 14-22-04613 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 2022-FC0000284 TJSC#: 42-3637 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.

Case # 2022-FC-0000284 I3209799 P23301R TRRT 1/11 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO NORTHWEST BANK OF ROCKFORD, PLAINTIFF, THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW OR LEGATEES OF CHARLES D. OTTS, DECEASED, CLAIMANTS AGAINST THE ESTATE OF CHARLES D. OTTS, MARY M. (OTTS) RUBENSTIEN, A LEGATEE UNDER THE UNPROVEN WILL OF CHARLES D. OTTS, AMY L. OTTS, A LEGATEE UNDER THE UNPROVEN WILL OF CHARLES D. OTTS, BARBARA A. OTTS, A LEGATEE UNDER THE UNPROVEN WILL OF CHARLES D. OTTS, SYBIL M PERLA, THE EXECUTOR NAMED IN THE UNPROVEN WILL OF CHARLES D. OTTS, ATTORNEY TIMOTHY MILLER AS THE SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF CHARLES D. OTTS, UNKNOWN OTHERS, NONRECORD CLAIMANTS and UNKNOWN TENANTS, DEFENDANTS. 2021 CH 146 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure heretofore entered by the said Court on the 8TH day of September, 2022 in the above-entitled cause, GARY CARAUNA, Sheriff of Winnebago County, Illinois will on the 26th day of January, 2023 at the hour of 11:00 A.M., at the Winnebago County Criminal Justice Center, 650 W. State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61102 sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash and all singular, the following described premises and real estate in said Judgment mentioned, situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment to-wit: Lot Twenty-Five (25) as designated upon Plat No. 12 of Glenny View, being a Subdivision of part of the Southwest Quarter (1/4) of Section 3, Township 44 North, Range 1 East of the Third Principal Meridian, the Plat of which is recorded in Book 37 of Plats on Page 162A in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois.

Commonly known as: 3521 Merriott Drive Rockford, Illinois 61101 Property Code: 183 C 075 P.I.N. Number: 11-03-330-010 The property is commonly known as 3521 Merriott Drive Rockford, Illinois 61101 and is improved with a residential property. Judgment was taken in the amount of $112,843.22 on behalf of Northwest Bank. Property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes and is offered for sale without any representations

as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by subdivision (g) (1) and (g) (4) of Section 9 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms are cash or certified funds 25% at time of sale and the balance, including the judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser to the person conducting the sale, provided that in no event shall the fee exceed $300 is due within 24 hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale.

Upon payment in full on the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a certificate of sale which will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

Respective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

For information, contact Timothy F. Horning attorney for Plaintiff, 3400 N. Rockton Avenue, Rockford, IL 61103. Pursuant to Section 15-1507 (c)(7) of the Illinois Code of Civil Procedure, no information other than the information contained in this Notice will be provided.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER) YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701 (C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Attorney Timothy F. Horning Meyer and Horning P.C. Attorney for Plaintiff 3400 N. Rockton Avenue Rockford, IL 61103 815/636-9300 23304R TRRT 1/11 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: EDWARD J. KASCH CASE NO: 2022-PR-389 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of EDWARD J. KASCH. Letters of Office were issued on December 9, 2022 to Mark Workman, 407 Brookhollow Drive, York, SC 29745, 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 July 5, 2023, 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: December 21, 2022 Mark Workman, Executor Attorney For Estate: JEFFRY A. DAHLBERG #6206776 BALSLEY & DAHLBERG 5130 N. Second St. Loves Park, IL 61111 815-877-2593 23305R TRRT 1/11 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY PROBATE DIVISION IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: DEBBIE J. MILLER, Deceased.

CASE NO: 2022-PR-393 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of DEBBIE J. MILLER. Letters of Office of Executor were issued on 12-15-2022 to MICHAEL W. MILLER, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is J. Laird Lambert, 4615 East State Street, Suite 201, Rockford, Illinois 61108.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before 6-28-2023, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to Creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975 as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk-Probate Division at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois, 61101, or with the estate legal representative, or both.

Copies of claims filed with the Circuit Clerk’s office must be mailed or delivered to the estate legal representative and to his or her attorney within ten (10) days of filing date.

Date: 12-21-22 /s/ J. Laird Lambert LEGAL REPRESENTATIVE/ EXECUTOR J. LAIRD LAMBERT 4615 East State Street, Suite 201 Rockford, IL 61108 (815) 316-2167 23306R TRRT 1/11 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY PROBATE DIVISION IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: LEO J. SCHWOCHERT, Deceased.

CASE NO: 2022-PR-341 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of LEO J. SCHWOCHERT. Letters of Office of Executor were issued on 12-15-2022 to KIM M. MILLER, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is J. Laird Lambert, 4615 East State Street, Suite 201, Rockford, Illinois 61108.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before 6-28-2023, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to Creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975 as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk-Probate Division at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 West State Street, Rockford,

Illinois, 61101, or with the estate legal representative, or both.

Copies of claims filed with the Circuit Clerk’s office must be mailed or delivered to the estate legal representative and to his or her attorney within ten (10) days of filing date.

Date: 12-21-22 /s/ J. Laird Lambert LEGAL REPRESENTATIVE/ EXECUTOR J. LAIRD LAMBERT 4615 East State Street, Suite 201 Rockford, IL 61108 (815) 316-2167 23307R TRRT 1/11 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY PROBATE DIVISION IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: BERNADETTE M. GIRON, Deceased.

CASE NO: 2022-PR-395 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of BERNADETTE M. GIRON. Letters of Office of Executor were issued on 12-15-2022 to KYLE T. GIRON, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is J. Laird Lambert, 4615 East State Street, Suite 201, Rockford, Illinois 61108.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before 6-28-2023, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to Creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975 as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk-Probate Division at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois, 61101, or with the estate legal representative, or both.

Copies of claims filed with the Circuit Clerk’s office must be mailed or delivered to the estate legal representative and to his or her attorney within ten (10) days of filing date.

Date: 12-21-22 /s/ J. Laird Lambert LEGAL REPRESENTATIVE/ EXECUTOR J. LAIRD LAMBERT 4615 East State Street, Suite 201 Rockford, IL 61108 (815) 316-2167 23309R TRRT 1/11 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY PROBATE DIVISION IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: ELMER J. JOURDAIN, Deceased.

CASE NO: 2022-PR-349 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of ELMER J. JOURDAIN. Letters of Office of Executor were issued on 12-15-2022 to JACQUES P. JOURDAIN, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is J. Laird Lambert, 4615 East State Street, Suite 201, Rockford, Illinois 61108.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before 6-28-2023, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to Creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975 as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred.

Claims against the estate

may be filed in the office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk-Probate Division at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois, 61101, or with the estate legal representative, or both.

Copies of claims filed with the Circuit Clerk’s office must be mailed or delivered to the estate legal representative and to his or her attorney within ten (10) days of filing date.

Date: 12-21-22 /s/ J. Laird Lambert LEGAL REPRESENTATIVE/ EXECUTOR J. LAIRD LAMBERT 4615 East State Street, Suite 201 Rockford, IL 61108 (815) 316-2167 23310R TRRT 1/11 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY PROBATE DIVISION IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: LELA M. LAMEYER, Deceased.

CASE NO: 2022-PR-386 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of LELA M. LAMEYER. Letters of Office of Executor were issued on 12-13-2022 to STEVEN J. WEBSTER, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is J. Laird Lambert, 4615 East State Street, Suite 201, Rockford, Illinois 61108.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before 6-28-2023, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to Creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975 as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk-Probate Division at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois, 61101, or with the estate legal representative, or both.

Copies of claims filed with the Circuit Clerk’s office must be mailed or delivered to the estate legal representative and to his or her attorney within ten (10) days of filing date.

Date: 12-21-22 /s/ J. Laird Lambert LEGAL REPRESENTATIVE/ EXECUTOR J. LAIRD LAMBERT 4615 East State Street, Suite 201 Rockford, IL 61108 (815) 316-2167 23311R TRRT 1/11 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a money transfer business in said County and State under the name of KX Money Transfers at the following post office addresses: 4225 Charles St., Rockford, IL 61108; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Monica Leilani Rivera SIGNED: Monica Leilani Rivera 12/5/22 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 5th day of December, A.D. 2022.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk Kathleen M. Clausen, Deputy Clerk 23252R TRRT 1/11

January 11, 2023 The Rock River Times. 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 JERRY D. MERWIN, Deceased.

2022-PR-00402 PUBLICATION NOTICE – CLAIMS and UNKNOWN HEIRS Notice is given of the death of Jerry D. Merwin. Letters of office were issued on December 16, 2022, to Jeffrey Merwin whose address is 4265 Harvest Trail, Loves Park, IL 61111, as Independent Executor whose attorney is Amanda J. Martinez, The Law Office of Amanda Adams Martinez LLC, 5732 E. Riverside Blvd., #201, Loves Park, IL 61111. Notice is given to unknown descendants, heirs or legatees of the decedent and to Tiffany A. Merwin-Vaccarello, an heir and legatee of the decedent, who is named in a petition.

The estate will be administered without Court Supervision, unless under section 28-4 of the Probate Act of 1975 (755ILCS 5/28-4) any interested person may terminate independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the Circuit Court Clerk.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of this Court at 400 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61101 or with the representative, or both, on or before June 28, 2023, any claim not filed within the period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

Attorney Amanda J. Martinez ARDC#: 6287970 The Law Office of Amanda Adams Martinez LLC 5732 E. Riverside Blvd., #201 Loves Park, IL 61111 p. 815-491-8065 amartinez@adamsmartinezlaw. com 23308R TRRT 1/11 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS HOME POINT FINANCIAL CORPORATION; Plaintiff, vs.

LINDA S. JOHNSON; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 22 FC 142 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, February 9, 2023 at the hour of 1:00 p.m. Intercounty’s Winnebago County office, 7210 East State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61108, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: THE LAND REFERRED TO HEREIN BELOW IS SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO, STATE OF ILLINOIS, AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: LOT SIX (6) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF OLD ORCHARD SUBDIVISION, A PART OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (1/4), SECTION 18, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN. THE PLAT OF WHICH IS RECORDED IN BOOK 27 OF PLATS, PAGE 13 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN WINNEBAGO COUNTY,

STALE OF ILLINOIS. P.I.N. 12-18-327-043.

Commonly known as 1808 Old Orchard Road, Rockford, IL 61107.

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

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

For information call Ms. Mary E. Spitz at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Sottile & Barile, LLC, 7530 Lucerne Drive, Middleburg Heights, OH 44130.

(440) 572-1512. ILF2202018 ADC INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3210346 P23318R TRRT 1/18 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a investment business in said County and State under the name of Mutual Investment Group LLC at the following post office addresses: 7431 E. State St., #190, Rockford, IL 61108; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Antonio Lamont Evans; Michael Duane Fricks; Eric Deshun Fort; Darian Deshaun George SIGNED: Antonio Lamont Evans 1/3/23 SIGNED: Michael Duane Fricks 1/3/23 SIGNED: Eric Deshun Fort 1/3/23 SIGNED: Darian Deshaun George 1/3/23 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 3rd day of January, A.D. 2023.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk Marisol Jimenez, Deputy Clerk 23346R TRRT 1/25 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS Reverse Mortgage Funding LLC PLAINTIFF Vs. Amber Gonzalez; United States of America Secretary of Housing and Urban Development; Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Donna J. Espy; Cherish Caruthers; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants; Timothy A. Miller, as Special Representative for Donna J. Espy (deceased) DEFENDANTS No. 2022-FC-0000478 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Donna J. Espy Cherish Caruthers 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: 5041 Tamery Ln Rockford, IL 61108 and which said Mortgage was made by: Donna J. Espy the Mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for One Reverse Mortgage, LLC, as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds

of Winnebago County, Illinois, as Document No. 20141012974; 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 February 3, 2023, 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. 14-22-07591 NOTE: This law firm is a debt collector.

I3210414 P23319R TRRT 1/18 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS Wintrust Mortgage, a division of Barrington Bank & Trust Co., N.A. PLAINTIFF Vs. Adam Koch; XL Contracting, LLC; Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Tracy L. Koch; Donald Koch; Kim Koch; County of Winnebago Highway Department; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants; Timothy A. Miller, as Special Representative for Tracy L. Koch (deceased) DEFENDANTS No. 2022-FC-0000482 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Tracy L. Koch Kim Koch 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: 5950 Kelley Rd Rockford, IL 61102 and which said Mortgage was made by: Tracy L. Koch the Mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for Wintrust Mortgage, a Division of Barrington Bank & Trust Co., N.A., as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Winnebago County, Illinois, as Document No. 20191040183; 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 February 3, 2023, 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. 14-22-07182 NOTE: This law firm is a debt collector.

I3210413 P23320R TRRT 1/18 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 CELESTE E. BENNETT, Deceased.

No.: 2022 PR 403 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of CELESTE E. BENNETT, who died on November 9, 2022. Letters of Office were issued on December 16, 2022, to Denis W. Hillyer, who is the Executor of the estate, 1720 13th Ave., Rockford, IL 61104.

The attorney for the estate representative is Attorney Elizabeth Groncki-Boger, 120 W. State St., Ste. 303, Rockford, IL 61101.

Any claims against the estate may be filed on or before July 4, 2023, 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 of 1975, as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed on or before that date shall be barred.

Claims against the estate may be filed with the estate representative or the Office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk - Probate Division at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 W. State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61101, or both.

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

DATED: December 27, 2022 Denis W. Hillyer, Executor Elizabeth M. Groncki-Boger ARDC# 6283004 DERANGO & CAIN, LLC 120 W. State St., Ste. 303 Rockford, IL 61101 (815)962-5490 Attorney for the Estate Celeste E. Bennett, Deceased 23324R TRRT 1/18 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH, JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: STEPHAN R. HINER, Deceased.

No. 2022 PR 401 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of STEPHAN R. HINER. Letters of Office were issued on December 16, 2022, to Kelly Richmond of 3815 Oklahoma Drive, Rockford, Illinois 61108, as Independent Executor for the Estate. The attorney of record for the Estate is Robert E. Canfield, 1111 South Alpine Road, Suite 704, Rockford, IL 61108.

The estate will be administered without court supervision, unless under paragraph 28-4 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/28-4) any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the clerk.

Claims may be filed on or before July 4, 2023, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of notice to any known creditor required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act of 1975 as amended (755 ILCS 5/18-3), whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated shall be barred.

Claims against the estate may

be filed in the office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk-Probate Division at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 W. State Street, Rockford, Illinois, or with the Executor, or both. Copies of any claim filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office - Probate Division must be mailed or delivered to the Executor and to its attorney within ten days after it has been filed.

Dated: December 27, 2022 Kelly Richmond Executor Robert E. Canfield, (3122943) 1111 South Alpine Road Suite 704 Rockford, IL 61108 (815) 968-7200 23325R TRRT 1/18 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO SS. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JEREMIAH LEE, Deceased.

CASE NO. 2022-PR-0000375 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE IS GIVEN of the death of JEREMIAH LEE. Letters of Office were issued on December 16, 2022 to BMO HARRIS BANK, 320 S. Canal Street – 12th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606, who is the legal representative of the Estate. The attorney for the Estate is Attorney Nancy M. Spain, 200 W. Madison # 2700, Chicago, Illinois 60606.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before July 4, 2023, 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: December 29, 2022 BMO HARRIS BANK, Independent Executor Nancy M. Spain HAHN LOESER & PARKS LLP Counsel for: BMO HARRIS BANK 200 W. Madison # 2700 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 637-3033 ARDC # 6182482 nspain@hahnlaw.com 23330R TRRT 1/18 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 DELPHIA FUDGE, Deceased.

No.: 2022 PR 410 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of DELPHIA FUDGE, who died on November 5, 2022. Letters of Office were issued on December 30, 2022, to Jess Fudge, who is the Administrator of the estate, 4417 Redwood Dr., Rockford, IL 61109. The attorney for the estate representative is Attorney Elizabeth Groncki-Boger, 120 W. State St., Ste. 303, Rockford, IL 61101.

Any claims against the estate may be filed on or before July 11, 2023, 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 of 1975, as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed on or before that date shall be barred.

Claims against the estate may be filed with the estate representative or the Office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk - Probate Division at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 W. State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61101, or both.

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

DATED: January 5, 2023 Jess Fudge, Administrator Elizabeth M. Groncki-Boger ARDC# 6283004 DERANGO & CAIN, LLC 120 W. State St., Ste. 303 Rockford, IL 61101 (815)962-5490 Attorney for the Estate Delphia Fudge, Deceased 23341R TRRT 1/25 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: KEITH TIMOTHY CURRY SR., Petitioner, vs.

STEPHANIE MELISSA METCALF, Respondent.

Case No. 2022-DN-96 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to Respondent Stephanie Melissa Metcalf that Petitioner Keith Timothy Curry Sr. 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 February 6, 2023, a judgment by default may be entered against you at any time thereafter for the relief requested in the petition. /s/ Keith Timothy Curry Sr., Petitioner 23326R TRRT 1/18 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY PUBLICATION NOTICE OF COURT DATE FOR PETITION TO CHANGE NAME Case Number 2022 MR 0000466 Pursuant to the Code of Civil Procedure, specifically 735 ILCS 5/21-103, there will be a court date on Petition to Change Name of Lee Ann Crowdes to the new name of LeeAnn A. Crowdes.

The court date will be held on February 22, 2023, at 10:00 A.M., at 400 W. State Street, Rockford, IL, Winnebago County, in Courtroom # 412 Lee Ann Crowdes James E. Meason Attorney at Law 113 W. Main Street Rockton, IL 61072 (815) 624-6517 office.measonlaw@gmail.com 23329R TRRT 1/18 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 PENELOPE CELLITTI, Deceased.

Case No. 2022-PR-0000115 Date Will Filed: No Will NOTICE OF FILING AND HEARING TO: AMATO MICHAEL CELLITTI YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that on December 30, 2022, the Independent Administrator has filed his Final Report & Final Accounting, and Petition for Attor-

neys’ Fees for the above-captioned matter. If no objection is filed within 42 days of the date of filing, the Independent Administrator will be discharged and the estate will be closed.

YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at 9:30 a.m., or as soon thereafter as counsel may be heard, I shall appear before the Honorable Judge Gulley, or the Judge presiding in her stead in Courtroom 314 at the Circuit Court for the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit, Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois, via Zoom Virtual Courtroom, Meeting ID# 853 1032 1761, and then and there present a Final Report and Final Accounting, Petition to Approve Final Report, Discharge Administrator, and Close Estate, and Petition for Attorney’s Fees at which time and place you may appear.

IF THE REPORTS/ACCOUNTS ARE APPROVED

BY THE COURT AFTER THE HEARING, IN THE ABSENCE OF FRAUD, ACCIDENT, OR MISTAKE, THE REPORTS/ACCOUNTS AS APPROVED ARE BINDING UPON ALL PERSONS TO WHOM THIS NOTICE IS GIVEN. Dated: December 30, 2022 RENO & ZAHM, LLP By: /s/ William G. Albee William G. Albee Meeting ID#: 853 1032 1761 Virtual Meeting by Computer: Zoom.us Virtual Meeting by Phone: 312626-6799/646-558-8656/346248-7799 Instructions at: https://tinyurl.com/virtualcourt17 William G. Albee (#6326531) RENO & ZAHM LLP 2902 McFarland Rd, Suite 400 Rockford, IL 61107 Ph (815) 987-4050 Fax (815) 987-4092 wga@renozahm.com 23331R TRRT 1/18 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 MARK K. McLAMARRAH, Deceased.

CASE NO. 2022 PR 409 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Mark K. McLamarrah of Rockford, Illinois. Letters of Office were issued on December 30, 2022, to Deborah R. Wismer, who is the legal representative of the estate.

The attorney for the estate is G. Michael Scheurich.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before July 11, 2023, 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, Room 425, 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: January 6, 2023.

G. MICHAEL SCHEURICH, Attorney G. MICHAEL SCHEURICH (##2479869) Guyer & Enichen, P.C.

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Attorneys for the Estate 2601 Reid Farm Road, Suite B Rockford, Illinois 61114 (815) 636-9600 23342R TRRT 1/25 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: JUAN A. JIMENEZ, Petitioner, vs.

LETICIA REYES DA LA TORRE, Respondent.

Case No. 2023-DN-002 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to Respondent Leticia Reyes de la Torre that Petitioner Juan A. Jimenez 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 February 13, 2023, a judgment by default may be entered against you at any time thereafter for the relief requested in the petition. /s/ Juan A. Jimenez, Petitioner 23344R TRRT 1/25 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO PROBATE DIVISION IN RE THE ESTATE OF: Mark Andrew Austin, Deceased.

Case No. 22-PR-0000416 Date Will Filed: N/A CLAIMS NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of Mark Andrew Austin. Letters of Office were issued on January 3, 2023, to Tina Austin, whose address is 14096 Boswell Rd, Durand, IL 61024, as Independent Administrator of the estate. The attorney of record for the estate is Michael J Schirger of Michael J Schirger, P.O. Box 281, Rockford, IL 61105.

Claims may be filed on or before July 11, 2023, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of notice to any known creditor required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act of 1975 as amended, whichever date is later.

Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated shall be barred.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk-Probate Division at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 W. State St., Rockford, Illinois 61101, or with the Independent Administrator, or both. Copies of any claim filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office Probate Division must be mailed or delivered to the Independent Administrator and to the attorney for the estate within ten days after it has been filed.

The estate will be administered without court supervision, unless under Section 28-4 of the Probate Act of 1975 (755 ILCS 5/28-4) any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the Clerk of the Court.

Dated 1/4/2023 Tina Austin, Independent Administrator

By Michael J. Schirger By: /s/ Michael J. Schirger Attorney for the Independent Administrator Michael J Schirger (#6290691) Michael J Schirger P.O. Box 281 Rockford, IL 61105 (319)321-9680 admin@michaeljschirger.com 23340R TRRT 1/25

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The Rock River Times. January 11, 2023

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 jewelry retailer business in said County and State under the name of Rockford Gold N Dia at the following post office addresses: 5920 E. State St., Unit 115, Rockford, IL 61108; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Sora Shin SIGNED: Sora Shin 12/28/22 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 28th day of December, A.D. 2022.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk Marisol Jimenez, Deputy Clerk 23345R TRRT 1/25 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR FIRST FRANKLIN MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2006-FF11,

MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-FF11 Plaintiff, -v.LESA R SANDERSON, WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR THE HOLDERS OF THE FIRST FRANKLIN MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2006-FFA, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-FFA, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendant 22 FC 0000042 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 17, 2022, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on February 17, 2023, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 973 Featherstone Rd, Suite 100, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 218 AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF SCARSDALE, A SUB-

DIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 29, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 18 OF PLATS, PAGE 26 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 1111 KINGSWAY AVENUE, ROCKFORD, IL 61108 Property Index No. 12-29354-017 The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation.

No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the 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.

MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL, 60602. Tel No. (312) 346-9088.

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

MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago IL, 60602 312-346-9088 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 2107909IL_725062 Attorney ARDC No. 61256 Case Number: 22 FC 0000042 TJSC#: 42-4337 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.

Case # 22 FC 0000042 I3211061 P23334R TRRT 1/25 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: ANA GABRIELA AMEZCUA, Petitioner, vs.

CRISTIAN VALENTIN RODRIGUEZ FELICIANO, Respondent.

Case No. 2022-DN-316 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to Respondent Cristian Valentin Rodriguez Feliciano that Petitioner Ana Gabriela Amezcua 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 February 6, 2023, a judgment by default may be entered against you at any time thereafter for the relief requested

in the petition. /s/ Ana Gabriela Amezcua, Petitioner 23327R TRRT 1/18 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a electrical contractor business in said County and State under the name of Barry Electric at the following post office addresses: 7110 N. Alpine Rd., Loves Park, IL 61111; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Barry William Doyle SIGNED: Barry William Doyle 12/29/22 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 29th day of December, A.D. 2022.

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n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS US BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR VRMTG ASSET TRUST Plaintiff, -v.- PHILLIP T. DIGIOVANNI et al Defendant 2019-CH-0000410 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 3, 2022, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on February 6, 2023, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 973 Featherstone Rd, Suite 100, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 12470 LEGEND LAKES DRIVE, ROSCOE, IL 61073 Property Index No. 04-26-227-001 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 the 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, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 (630) 794-9876 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. 14-19-06227 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 2019-CH-0000410 TJSC#: 42-4130 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.

Case # 2019-CH-0000410 I3210132 P23300R TRRT 1/11 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO NORTHWEST BANK OF ROCKFORD, PLAINTIFF, THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW OR LEGATEES OF CHARLES D. OTTS, DECEASED, CLAIMANTS AGAINST

THE ESTATE OF CHARLES D. OTTS, MARY M. (OTTS) RUBENSTIEN, A LEGATEE UNDER THE UNPROVEN WILL OF CHARLES D. OTTS, AMY L. OTTS, A LEGATEE UNDER THE UNPROVEN WILL OF CHARLES D. OTTS, BARBARA A. OTTS, A LEGATEE UNDER THE UNPROVEN WILL OF CHARLES D. OTTS, SYBIL M PERLA, THE EXECUTOR NAMED IN THE UNPROVEN WILL OF CHARLES D. OTTS, ATTORNEY TIMOTHY MILLER AS THE SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF CHARLES D. OTTS, UNKNOWN OTHERS, NONRECORD CLAIMANTS and UNKNOWN TENANTS, DEFENDANTS. 2021 CH 146 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure heretofore entered by the said Court on the 8TH day of September, 2022 in the above-entitled cause, GARY CARAUNA, Sheriff of Winnebago County, Illinois will on the 26th day of January, 2023 at the hour of 11:00 A.M., at the Winnebago County Criminal Justice Center, 650 W. State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61102 sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash and all singular, the following described premises and real estate in said Judgment mentioned, situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment to-wit: Commonly known as: 3521 Merriott Drive Rockford, Illinois 61101 Property Code: 183 C 075 P.I.N. Number: 11-03-330-010 The property is commonly known as 3521 Merriott Drive Rockford, Illinois 61101 and is improved with a residential property. Judgment was taken in the amount of $112,843.22 on behalf of Northwest Bank.

Property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes and is offered for sale without any representations as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by subdivision (g) (1) and (g) (4) of Section 9 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms are cash or certified funds 25% at time of sale and the balance, including the judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser to the person conducting the sale, provided that in no event shall the fee exceed $300 is due within 24 hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale.

Upon payment in full on the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a certificate of sale which will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

Respective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

For information, contact Timothy F. Horning attorney for Plaintiff, 3400 N. Rockton Avenue, Rockford, IL 61103. Pursuant to Section 15-1507 (c)(7) of the Illinois Code of Civil Procedure, no information other than the information contained in this Notice will be provided.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER) YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701 (C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Attorney Timothy F. Horning Meyer and Horning P.C. Attorney for Plaintiff 3400 N. Rockton Avenue Rockford, IL 61103 815/636-9300 23304R TRRT 1/11 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS ROCKET MORTGAGE, LLC F/K/A QUICKEN LOANS, LLC F/K/A QUICKEN LOANS INC. Plaintiff, -v.LUCAS HENDRICKS et al Defendant 2022-FC-0000284 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 29, 2022, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on January 31, 2023, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 973 Featherstone Rd, Suite 100, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 7706 ORION ST, LOVES PARK, IL 61111 Property Index No. 08-32-106-040 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 the 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, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 (630) 794-9876 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. 14-22-04613 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 2022-FC-0000284 TJSC#: 42-3637 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.

Case # 2022-FC-0000284 I3209799 P23301R TRRT 1/11 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 FIRST FRANKLIN MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2006-FF11, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-FF11 Plaintiff, -v.- LESA R SANDERSON, WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR THE HOLDERS OF THE FIRST FRANKLIN MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2006-FFA, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-FFA, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendant 22 FC 0000042 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 17, 2022, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on February 17, 2023, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 973 Featherstone Rd, Suite 100, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1111 KINGSWAY AVENUE, ROCKFORD, IL 61108 Property Index No. 12-29-354-017 The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the 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 ac-

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quiring 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.

MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL, 60602. Tel No. (312) 346-9088.

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

MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago IL, 60602 312-346-9088 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 21-07909IL_725062 Attorney ARDC No. 61256 Case Number: 22 FC 0000042 TJSC#: 42-4337 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.

Case # 22 FC 0000042 I3211061 P23334R TRRT 1/25 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY - ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS HOME POINT FINANCIAL CORPORATION; Plaintiff, vs. LINDA S. JOHNSON; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 22 FC 142 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, February 9, 2023 at the hour of 1:00 p.m. Intercounty’s Winnebago County office, 7210 East State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61108, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 12-18-327-043.

Commonly known as 1808 Old Orchard Road, Rockford, IL 61107.

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

For information call Ms. Mary E. Spitz at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Sottile & Barile, LLC, 7530 Lucerne Drive, Middleburg Heights, OH 44130.

(440) 572-1512. ILF2202018 ADC INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3210346 P23318R TRRT 1/18

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Death Notices Daniel Halminiak 39 Rockford 12/30/2022 Louise Williamson 90 Rockford 12/30/2022 Gordon Carlson 91 Rockford 12/30/2022 Arthur Naud 69 Rockford 12/30/2022 Connie Digiovanni 70 Rockford 12/31/2022 Beulah Gobtop 87 Rockton 12/31/2022 Edward Bukove 90 South Beloit 12/31/2022 Betty Sherbondy 94 Rockford 12/31/2022 Gosa Magazin 81 Rockford 12/31/2022 Barbara Hunt 77 Rockford 12/31/2022 Patricia Floyd 81 Rockton 12/31/2022 Kenneth Olenik 91 Rockford 12/31/2022 Martino Scarpetta 71 Rockford 12/31/2022 Alfred Hamilton 56 Rockford 12/31/2022 William Whitmire 81 Rockford 12/31/2022 Craig Kosin 77 Rockford 12/31/2022 Ida Johnson 92 Rockford 12/31/2022 Kimberly Maxey 48 Loves Park 1/1/2023 Danny Perkins 52 Rockford 1/1/2023 Joseph Baran 93 Rockford 1/1/2023 Tyler McNabb 17 Rockford 1/1/2023 Virginia Perez 63 Rockford 1/1/2023 Lois Tate 91 Rockton 1/1/2023 Carolyn Rhyner 91 Winnebago 1/2/2023 Lonnie Copeland 68 Rockford 1/2/2023 Wendy Watkins 60 Rockford 1/2/2023 Melodie Peyton 57 Rockford 1/2/2023 Alvin Jacobs 78 Rockford 1/2/2023 Rosetta Gehrke 76 Rockford 1/2/2023 Terrence Pearse 62 Rockford 1/2/2023 Jamie Guest 51 Rockford 1/2/2023 Werner Banz 95 Rockford 1/2/2023 Byron Stumpf 74 Rockford 1/2/2023 Mary Elmore 40 Rockford 1/2/2023 Joseph Capriola 62 Rockford 1/2/2023 Stacy Sullivan 54 Loves Park 1/2/2023 Clarence Winters 88 Rockford 1/3/2023 Norma Griffin 91 Rockford 1/3/2023 Faith Genrich 102 Rockford 1/3/2023 Betty Peppers 77 Rockford 1/3/2023 Bobby Black 81 Rockford 1/3/2023 Joseph Finch 60 Rockford 1/3/2023 Ronald Vincent 93 Rockford 1/3/2023 Isabelle Drevdahl 91 South Beloit 1/3/2023 Micaela Serrano 93 Rockford 1/3/2023 Gary Fall 59 Machesney Park 1/3/2023 Randall Palmeri 80 Rockford 1/3/2023 Richard Kocher 76 Durand 1/3/2023 Kimberly Clemons 60 Rockford 1/4/2023 Timothy Wilkison 31 Machesney Park 1/4/2023 Pamela Bradford 75 Loves Park 1/4/2023 Steven Bardell 65 Rockford 1/4/2023 Floyd Anderson 94 Rockford 1/4/2023 Paul Remmers 56 Rockford 1/4/2023 Rebecca Holder 66 Rockford 1/4/2023 Brandon Evans 28 Rockford 1/4/2023 Judith Yarrington 47 Rockford 1/4/2023 William Sanders 63 Rockford 1/4/2023 Marie Micek 101 Rockford 1/4/2023 Marie Caltagerone 81 Rockford 1/4/2023 Sara Marporana 92 Rockford 1/4/2023 Michael Christensen 69 Rockford 1/4/2023 Laurie Estell 61 Rockford 1/5/2023 Aron Anderson 29 Rockford 1/5/2023 Erika Weiss 98 Rockton 1/5/2023 Izer Tilson 108 Rockford 1/5/2023 Cheryl Miller 69 Rockford 1/5/2023 James Pittman 57 Rockford 1/5/2023 Irene Bubash 95 Rockford 1/5/2023 Whitney Stark 31 Rockford 1/5/2023 Darrell Honeycutt 58 Rockford 1/5/2023 Paul Hoiberug 88 Winnebago 1/5/2023 Ronald Denk 77 Rockford 1/5/2023 Ronald Haley 71 Rockford 1/6/2023 Joan Meller 89 Rockton 1/6/2023 Teresa Morris 60 Rockford 1/6/2023 Maryann Goral 79 Rockford 1/6/2023 Rodolfo Ramirez 74 Rockford 1/6/2023 Randy Diesing 63 Rockford 1/6/2023 Myra Foster 75 Rockford 1/6/2023 John Tremulis 89 Machesney Park 1/6/2023 Katherine Kazort 59 Rockford 1/6/2023 Gary Rolando 71 Rockton 1/6/2023 Virginia Rodes 77 Rockford 1/6/2023 William Dees 55 Rockford 1/7/2023 Bonnie Bagley 93 Rockford 1/7/2023 Edwin Greve 87 Rockford 1/7/2023 Margaret Osborn 82 Rockford 1/7/2023 Darlene Doan 79 Rockford 1/7/2023 Elizabeth Glenn 74 Rockford 1/7/2023 Allan Thiel 82 Winnebago 1/7/2023 Muhammad Habibullah 88 Rockford 1/7/2023 Rodney Bowen 71 Rockford 1/7/2023 Brandon Cash 43 Rockford 1/7/2023 Edith Matheson 91 Rockford 1/7/2023 Dana Anderson 67 Rockford 1/8/2023 Russell Oellig 82 Rockford 1/8/2023 Natalie Ginocchio 45 Rockford 1/8/2023 Marion Clapp 94 Rockford 1/8/2023 Annisa Henderson 44 Rockford 1/8/2023 Ethel Snow 64 Rockford 1/8/2023 Larry Riggs 79 Rockford 1/8/2023

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Theme: At The Supermarket GEMINI, CANCER AND LEO

THE LUCKIEST SIGNS THIS WEEK:

ARIES

You’re under pressure, and your finan­ ces are stressing you out. It’s not al­ ways easy to find balance in life. When you want a little solitude, there are plenty of people around you. When you find yourself alone, you’ll want friends for company.

TAURUS

This week, you’ll take the opportunity to make online and in­store returns or exchanges. You’ll also find some fan­ tastic deals and won’t mind treating yourself to some well­deserved luxury.

GEMINI

If you’re on vacation, take the opportu­ nity to do outdoor activities with family and friends. You desperately need to move your body. Even if you’re single, you’ll go on several outings that sa­ tisfy your adventurous spirit.

CANCER

You’ll be confused and easily distrac­ ted at times. Your growing fatigue will catch up with you. Try to use your time off to rest and recharge. Perhaps you have too much to do.

LEO

Let the good times roll! You’ll have several opportunities to celebrate and be invited to several parties. A large and demanding client base at work will make you feel overwhelmed. You’ll be pressed for time.

VIRGO

Time is precious, and you can’t neglect any of your responsibilities. Your boss may ask you to return to work after ta­ king time off. Your family will also de­ mand your time and attention.

LIBRA

A getaway or trip may get organized spontaneously. You’ll also be excited about the idea of learning something new. If that’s what you’re doing, you’ll take returning to school seriously.

SCORPIO Across 1. Rock bottom 6. Attorneys’ org.

9. Hefty volume 13. Cast ____ 14. It’s all the rage 15. Miserable 16. Fit for a king 17. Back then 18. Do like Demosthenes 19. *Checkout clerk 21. *Meat professional 23. “____ the land of the free...”

24. Fictional Himalayan 25. Meme move 2 8 . Man R ay ’s ar t movement 30. On cloud nine 35. Crude group 37. Seaside bird 39. Formerly known as dropsy 40. Make-up artist?

41. Blast from the past 43. Bruce Willis’ ex 44. Chocolate substitute 46. Mischievous sprites

47. Plaintiff 4 8 . *Adv ant ageous display 50. ____ Spumante 52. Meddle 53. Largest share owner 55. “____ to Joy” 57. *Coldest display 61. *”What’s on ____?”

65. Main artery in the body 66. Feathery neckwear 68. Isolated 69. Hipbone-related 70. Octopus’ defense 71. Espresso plus steamed milk 72. Eye contact 73. Word from #32 Down 74. Goes up or down Down 1. D.E.A. agent 2. On a deck, perhaps 3. Pad 4. Gem State 5. Depended on 6. From a distance

You’ll feel emotional as you kick off the New Year. Both in your professio­ nal and personal life, new challenges 45.to Novelist Honoré will arise mark a stimulating new beginning. de ____

7. *Reusable one 8. Hacienda brick 9. Cleopatra’s necklace 49. Blackbird dessert SAGITTARIUS 51. Paragons 10. Moonfish Pay attention: you may have a misun­ 54. Galactic path close to 11. Boundary line derstanding with someone 12. Looker or ogler you, which 56. could Pompdisrupt your daily life.

1 5 . C a p a b l e oYou’ll f have 57. Be to unsuccessful tread lightly with some people 58. who’ll make youpart feel like you’re movement Dramatic 9 . eggshells.

Spor tscaster 20. One of the Muses walking5 on Andrews 22. Shoshonean CAPRICORN 24. Railyard worker 60. JFK or ORD postings You can no longer put off cleaning your Japanese 25. Gabbana’s partnerhome. 61.

The festivities arealcoholic over, and it’s 26. Relating to bees time tobeverage get to business. In your profes­ 27. Edward Teach’s facial 62. Tiny sional life, you’ll amount land your dream job after a colleague unexpectedly 63. Not in favor of quits. feature 29. *Prepared food 64. Lecherous look AQUARIUS 67. *O in BOGO department It’s an excellent time to learn how to 31. Contributes care for and respect yourself. You’ll also 32. Get ready to discover what you’re passionate about drive (2 words) in life and take the first steps toward more rewarding challenges.

33. Type of wheat 34. *Ricotta and PISCES eggs section Whether you have time off, you’ll 36. Semiaquatic spend the week with your family, or at tetrapod, for short least in your home. You could take ad­ 38. Sips from a vantage of the next few days to recon­ flask? sider your decor and move some furni­ 42. Bar by estoppel ture around to clear your mind.

WEEK OF JANUARY 8 TO 14, 2023 THE LUCKIEST SIGNS THIS WEEK:

VIRGO, LIBRA AND SCORPIO Horoscope

ARIES

You have a lot on your plate and se­ veral details that need attention. You’ll have to be extra careful when giving a speech or having a conversation that reveals important information.

TAURUS

You’ll accomplish a feat that garners you much attention. You may not feel comfortable with all eyes on you, but you’ll overcome your shyness in the face of success.

GEMINI

You’ll start looking for a new home.

You may also renovate or redecorate your space. At times, your family may unexpectedly demand a lot of your attention.

CANCER

You won’t be at a loss for words, es­ pecially if someone tries to shut you down. Your outspokenness could help you escape a problematic financial si­ tuation, bringing you abundance.

LEO

This week is filled with action and excitement. You’ll be given a new task requiring you to handle large sums of money at work. To top it all off, you’ll also get a raise.

VIRGO

You’ll drastically improve your mood by doing physical activity. You must move your body to expend excess energy by participating in a fitness class or playing a sport.

LIBRA

You’re worried about what’s next in your career, but you’ll find the insight you need to correct your course. When it comes to your health, you’ll perma­ nently cure a problem plaguing you.

SCORPIO

At work, you’ll be beset with many clients. At home, you’ll be equally busy managing various family activi­ ties. You’re the one they count on to organize everything.

SAGITTARIUS

After some much­needed rest, you’ll return to work more productive than ever, resulting in a promotion. You’ll be offered, at the very least, an upper management position or a chance to start your own business.

CAPRICORN

After a disagreement, you’ll flee to a new and exciting adventure instead of fighting. You’ll take a wise path and make a game out of avoiding people that bring you down.

AQUARIUS

You’ll be hypersensitive and feel as though the world is against you.

This may be a message from life that it’s time to make some necessary changes.

PISCES

Weigh the pros and cons before ma­ king a significant decision. You’ll be invited to an event requiring you to dress up, such as a business dinner or a romantic outing.

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CROSSWORD & SUDOKU Across 1. Impresses 5. Corn-ear cores 9. Suet 12. Silent actor 13. Wagner or Powers on TV 14. State falsely 15. Piece of gossip 16. Long way off 17. Division of history 18. Movie text 20. Clamping tool 22. Meek 23. All ears 27. Beef dish 28. Heredity factors 29. Kind of tub 32. Tatter 34. Lifetimes 35. African shrubs 37. Saturate 39. Authentic 41. Assert 44. Large number 45. Cuddle 47. Likely 49. Food seasoning 51. Purple flower 52. Payment 53. Birch or oak 54. Bowling-alley feature 55. Tiny bit 56. In the company of 57. Is in hock Down 1. Wrong 2. Sorceress 3. ____ board (file) 4. 18-wheeler 5. Gab 6. Clumsy one 7. Heroic 8. Shoelace 9. Escaping 10. “The ____ Up There” 11. Steeped beverage 19. Stroke 21. Sirloin, e.g.

24. Wring 25. Geese formation 26. Curvy turn 27. Clam’s case 29. Obstruct 30. Beer’s cousin 31. Raised a glass to 33. Sharp

CROSSWORD & SUDOKU

This week’s solutions.

36. Nap 38. Top card 40. Multitude 41. Cereal stalk 42. Skirt style: hyph.

43. Affirmative answers 46. Storage tower 47. Fore’s opposite

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