The Rock River Times – January 18, 2023

January 18, 2023. Vol. 30. No. 35. RockRiverTimes.com.

Report predicts billions in motor fuel tax revenue losses if state meets EV goals

dation is implementing a vehicle miles traveled, or VMT, fee which would replace the existing motor fuel tax with a fee determined by the number of miles a car travels on Illinois roads.

By Nika Schoonover Capitol News Illinois nschoonover@capitolnewsillinois.com

SPRINGFIELD – Despite Illinois’ efforts to smoothly integrate electric vehicles into the state’s economy, a new report from the Illinois Economic Policy Institute is warning of a potential steep decline in transportation revenue as the process of electrification accelerates.

The primary issue is motor fuel taxes, which will see a significant drop as more electric vehicles make their way to the road and fewer people fill their cars with gas.

Since motor fuel taxes make up the backbone of state funding for road and bridge projects, ILEPI, which has strong ties to organized labor, warned in its report that new revenue sources will have to be identified to ensure the state’s 10-year capital improvements plan remains on track.

“There’s absolutely a benefit to having EVs but it will ultimately have a strong impact on transportation funding,” Mary Tyler, the author of the report, said in an interview. “It’s something that I don’t think is talked about enough.”

Motor fuel tax is the state’s leading source of transportation funding and makes up 52 percent of Illinois’ total transportation revenue and 82 percent of its contributions to the federal highway trust fund.

The report’s main policy recommen-

The idea has been floated in the past, including by Gov. JB Pritzker in an interview with The Arlington Heights Daily Herald during his initial gubernatorial campaign in 2018.

“In some states (such as Oregon), they have done tests recently for a VMT tax because we have more and more electric cars on the road, more and more hybrids, and because gas mileage is rising,” then-candidate Pritzker told the outlet. “It’s only fair if you’re on a road and traveling on that road that you should pay your fair share.”

In his four years as governor, however, Pritzker has not made a serious legislative push for a VMT.

It’s an issue that ILEPI says will become more pressing as the state moves toward its goal of putting 1 million electric vehicles on state roads by the end of the decade – a goal written into law with the passage of the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act in 2021.

Even before this promise was made, Illinois was seeing a yearly increase in electric vehicles. From 2017 to 2021, electric vehicle registrations have increased from 8,255 to 36,482. The most recent data from the Illinois Secretary of State’s office shows that, as of December 2022, there are 57,311 electric vehicle registrations.

“Looking at the growth we’re seeing, we’re seeing it grow at a faster rate than what we ever have before,” Tyler said.

According to Tyler’s estimate, Illinois

would have to add 119,000 electric vehicles every year in order to meet their goal of one million by 2030. If that came to fruition, the state would lose $765 million in combined sales and motor fuel tax when accounting for added EV fees. Counting federal revenues, that figure would jump up to $1.1 billion.

Electric vehicles aside, Tyler said fuel-efficient vehicles pose an additional threat to the state’s transportation revenue. Roughly 10 percent of registered vehicles in Illinois are electric, while the rest of the 11 million are increasingly becoming more fuel-efficient.

“If you take a look at the picture of all the vehicles on the road, as newer vehicles come out that are more fuel-efficient, that means we’re just having overall, on average, a more fuel-efficient fleet,” Tyler said.

Tyler calculated that the total state and federal revenue loss over the next decade would be about $4.3 billion.

That loss would be especially threatening to the back half of Pritzker’s historic 10-year, $45 billion capital infrastructure plan known as Rebuild Illinois.

The roads-and-bridges portion of the 2019 program was made possible in large part by doubling the state’s motor fuel tax, which hadn’t seen an increase since 1990, then tying it to inflation in subsequent years.. The infrastructure plan also increased Illinois’ annual electric vehicle registration fee by $100 annually.

Tyler said while the fee hike helped replace some of the lost revenue, it won’t go far enough.

“As soon as the change can be made, the better,” Tyler said. “Even to this day, there are EVs on the road that are not paying as much as they would be on motor fuel tax. So there is an impact, it’s just right now the impact isn’t as big as what it will be in the future.”

Other policy areas to explore, Tyler suggests, include increasing existing registration fees even further, implementing a separate hybrid vehicle fee and creating an electric vehicle-specific kilowatt-per-hour fee.

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House GOP demands visitor logs in Biden classified docs case

By Hope Yen and Aamer Madhani Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — Newly empowered House Republicans on Sunday demanded the White House turn over all information related to its searches that have uncovered classified documents at President Joe Biden’s home and former office in the wake of more records found at his Delaware residence.

“We have a lot of questions,” said Rep. James Comer, chairman of the House Oversight and Accountability Committee.

Comer, R-Ky., said he wants to see all documents and communications related to the searches by the Biden team, as well as visitor logs of the president’s home in Wilmington, Delaware, from Jan. 20, 2021, to present. He said the aim is to determine who might have had access to classified material and how the records got there.

The White House on Saturday said it had discovered five additional pages of classified documents at Biden’s home on Thursday, the same day a special counsel was appointed to review the matter.

In a letter Sunday to White House chief of staff Ron Klain, Comer criticized the searches by Biden representatives when the Justice Department was beginning to investigate and said Biden’s “mishandling of classified materials raises the issue of whether he has jeopardized our national security.” Comer demanded that the White House provide all relevant information including visitor logs by the end of the month.

Appearing on CNN’s “State of the Union,” Comer referred to Biden’s home as a “crime scene” though he acknowledged that it was not clear whether laws were broken.

“My concern is that the special counsel was called for, but yet hours after that we still had the president’s personal attorneys, who have no security clearance, still rummaging around the president’s residence, looking for things — I mean that would essentially be a crime scene, so to speak,” Comer said.

While the U.S. Secret Service provides security at the president’s private residence, it does not maintain visitor logs, agency spokesman Anthony Guglielmi said Sunday.

“We don’t independently maintain our own visitor logs because it’s a private

residence,” Guglielmi said. He added that the agency does screen visitors to the president’s properties but doesn’t maintain records of those checks.

The White House confirmed that Biden has not independently maintained records of who has visited his residence since he became president.

“Like every President in decades of modern history, his personal residence is personal,” White House spokesman Ian Sams said. “But upon taking office, President Biden restored the norm and tradition of keeping White House visitors logs, including publishing them regularly, after the previous administration ended them.”

Indeed, President Donald Trump’s administration announced early in his presidency that they wouldn’t release visitor logs out of “grave national security risks and privacy concerns of the hundreds of thousands of visitors annually.” Democrat Barack Obama’s administration initially fought attempts by Congress and conservative and liberal groups to obtain visitor records. But after being sued, it voluntarily began disclosing the logs in December 2009, posting records every three to four months.

A federal appeals court ruled in 2013 that the logs can be withheld under presidential executive privilege. That unanimous ruling was written by Judge Merrick Garland, who is now serving as Biden’s attorney general.

Asked about Comer’s request for logs and communications regarding the search for documents, Sams responded: “I would simply refer you to what Congressman Comer himself told CNN this morning: ‘At the end of the day, my biggest concern isn’t the classified documents to be honest with you.’ That says it all.”

In that CNN interview, Comer had added that House Republicans did not trust the Justice Department to give the matter of Biden’s classified documents an appropriate level of scrutiny. The House Judiciary Committee on Friday requested that Garland turn over information related to the discovery of documents and Garland’s appointment of special counsel Richard Hur to oversee the investigation.

White House officials “can say they’re being transparent, but it’s anything but,” the committee chairman, Rep. Jim

Jordan, R-Ohio, told Fox News Channel’s “Sunday Morning Futures.”

White House lawyer Richard Sauber said in a statement Saturday that a total of six pages of classified documents were found from Biden’s time serving as vice president in the Obama administration during a search of Biden’s private library. The White House had said previously that only a single page was found there.

The latest disclosure was in addition to the discovery of documents found in December in Biden’s garage and in November at his former offices at the Penn Biden Center in Washington.

Sauber said that Biden’s personal lawyers, who did not have security clearances, stopped their search after finding the first page on Wednesday evening. Sauber found the remaining material Thursday, as he was facilitating their retrieval by Justice Department. Sauber did not explain why the White House waited two days to provide an updated accounting. The White House is already facing scrutiny for waiting more than two months to acknowledge the discovery of the initial group of documents at the Biden office.

Rep. Jamie Raskin of Maryland, the top Democrat on the House Oversight and Accountability Committee, said the Justice Department rightfully appointed special counsels to “get to the bottom” of the Biden classified documents matter as well as in a separate investigation into the mishandling of classified documents at former President Donald Trump’s private club and residence in Florida.

But Raskin also stressed key differences between the two cases, including that Biden’s team readily handed over documents to the National Archives compared with Trump’s repeated resistance to such requests.

“We should keep a sense of proportion and measure about what we’re talking about,” Raskin told CNN.

Asked Sunday if his oversight committee would investigate Trump’s handling of classified documents as well, Comer demurred.

“There have been so many investigations of President Trump, I don’t feel like we need to spend a whole lot of time investigating President Trump, because the Democrats have done that for the past six years,” he said.

Ukraine strike deaths hit 40; Russia seen preparing long war

BY VASILISA STEPANENKO AND ANDREW MELDRUM ASSOCIATED PRESS

DNIPRO, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian emergency crews on Monday sifted through what was left of a Dnipro apartment building destroyed by a Russian missile, placing bodies from one of the war’s deadliest single attacks in months in black bags and gingerly carrying them across steep piles of rubble.

Authorities said the death toll from Saturday’s strike rose to 40 and that 30 people remained missing Monday. Tall cranes swung across the jagged gaps in a row of residential towers, the engines growling as residents of one of Ukraine’s largest cities watched largely in silence under a gray sky.

About 1,700 people lived in the multistory building, and search and rescue crews have worked nonstop since the missile strike to locate victims and survivors in the wreckage. The regional administration said 39 people have been rescued and at least 75 were wounded.

The reported death toll put it among the deadliest attacks on Ukrainian civilians since before the summer, according to The Associated Press-Frontline War Crimes Watch project. Residents said the apartment tower did not house any military facilities.

Oleksander Anyskevych said he was in his apartment when the missile struck. “Boom — and that’s it. We saw that we were alive and that’s all,” Anyskevych said Monday as he went to the site to see his wrecked apartment.

He told The Associated Press that he knew people who died under the rubble. One of his son’s classmates lost her parents.

Dnipro residents took flowers, candles and toys to the ruins.

“All of us could be in that place,” local resident Iryna Skrypnyk said.

The European Union’s foreign policy chief, Josep Borrell, called the strike, and others like it, “inhumane aggression” because it directly targeted civilians. “There will be no impunity for these crimes,” he said in a tweet Sunday.

Asked about the strike Monday, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the Russian military doesn’t target residential buildings and suggested the Dnipro building was hit as a result of Ukrainian air defense actions.

The strike on the building came amid a wider barrage of Russian cruise missiles across Ukraine. The Ukrainian military said Sunday that it did not have the means to intercept the type of Russian missile that hit the residential building in Dnipro.

Fierce fighting continued to rage Monday in Ukraine’s eastern Donetsk province, where military analysts have said both sides are likely su�ering heavy troop casualties. No independent verification of developments was possible.

Donetsk and neighboring Luhansk province make up the Donbas, an expansive industrial region bordering Russia that Russian President Vladimir Putin identified as a focus from the war’s outset. Moscow-backed separatists have been fighting Kyiv’s forces there since 2014.

The Russian and Belarusian air forces began a joint exercise Monday in Belarus, which borders Ukraine and served as a staging ground for Russia’s Feb. 24 invasion of Ukraine.The drills are set to run through Feb. 1, the Belarusian Defense Ministry said. Russia has sent its warplanes to Belarus for the drills.

The Institute for the Study of War, a Washington think tank, reported signs of the Kremlin taking steps to turn its Ukraine invasion into “a major conven-

tional war” after months of embarrassing military reversals.

What Moscow calls “a special military operation” aimed to capture the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, within weeks and to install a Kremlin-friendly regime there, but Russian forces ultimately withdrew from around Kyiv, the think tank said. Then came a successful Ukrainian countero�ensive in recent months before the onset of winter slowed military advances.

“The Kremlin is likely preparing to conduct a decisive strategic action in the next six months intended to regain the initiative and end Ukraine’s current string of operational successes,” the Institute for the Study of War said in a report late Sunday.

It noted reports indicating the Russian military command was in “serious preparations” for an expanded mobilization e�ort, conserving mobilized personnel for future use, while seeking to boost military industrial production and reshu� ing its command structure.

That means Ukraine’s Western allies “will need to continue supporting Ukraine in the long run,” the think tank said.

NATO member nations have sought

in recent days to reassure Ukraine that they will stay the course. The United Kingdom has pledged tanks and the U.S. military’s new, expanded combat training of Ukrainian forces began in Germany on Sunday.

Poland’s prime minister urged the German government to supply a wide range of weapons to Kyiv and voiced hope that Berlin would soon approve a transfer of battle tanks.

Other developments on Monday:

— Russian forces shelled the city of Kherson and the Kherson region, killing three people and wounding 14 others over the last 24 hours, regional Gov. Yaroslav Yanushevych said. In the city of Kherson, the shelling damaged a hospital, a children disability center, a shipyard, critical infrastructure and apartment buildings.

— Russian forces struck the city of Zaporizhzhia, damaging industrial infrastructure and wounding five people, two of them children, the deputy head of Ukraine’s presidential o�ce Kyrylo Tymoshenko reported.

— Russian air defenses downed 10 drones Monday over the Black Sea near the port of Sevastopol in annexed Crimea, Mikhail Razvozhayev, the Russianinstalled head of Sevastopol, reported.

Partnership names city’s next Poet Laureate and Youth Poet

From Rockford Area Arts Council

Mayor Tom McNamara, in partnership with the Rockford Public Library and the Rockford Area Arts Council, has named Jenna Goldsmith as the City of Rockford’s 2023-2024 Poet Laureate and Kaila Anderson as the City of Rockford’s 2023 Youth Poet. Jenna and Kaila succeed Christine Swanberg and Giulyana Gamero as the City of Rockford’s Poet Laureate and Youth Poet, respectively.

Jenna Goldsmith is a professor at Rockford University. She is an award-winning and accomplished poet, most recently winning the Baltic Writing Residency Chapbook contest in 2022, and has poetry featured in Tilde and Belt Magazine. Over her term, Jenna will explore the theme “Poetry in New Places” and guide the Rockford community on a journey of how poetry can help us all to find and tell of the beauty in unexpected and everyday spaces.

Kaila Anderson is a 10th-grade spoken word poet at Auburn High School. She’s been writing spoken word poetry since sixth grade and placed third in The Golden Apple Talent Show. In addition to showing people of all ages that creativity has no age limit, Kaila hopes to use poetry to push through the stigma surrounding mental health and amplify the message that mental health matters.

A City Poet Laureate is an honorary position; Poets Laureate promote literacy and literature among residents of all ages. The Arts Council and the Rockford Public Library are developing programming, and complimentary resources, to provide the recipient with opportunities to promote their personal work, host workshops for residents, and appear at important City events. The official honor of Poet Laureate is awarded for a period of two years, and the Youth Poet honor is awarded for one year; Both are grant-funded positions.

“The Arts Council is thrilled to announce its next City of Rockford Poet Laureate, for 2023 and 2024, Jenna Goldsmith,” says Mary McNamara Bernsten, Executive Director of the Rockford Area Arts Council.

“The City of Rockford enjoyed Christine Swanberg’s inaugural gift of the art of poetry; Swanberg opened the eyes of our community to the art of poetry, and we look forward to Jenna Goldsmith continuing our reflective and creative journey.”

Please join us in formally inducting Jenna Goldsmith as the City of Rockford’s Poet Laureate and City of Rockford’s Youth Poet Kaila Anderson at the City Council meeting January 23rd at 5:30pm at Rockford City Hall. All are welcome to attend.

The Arts Council, and its partners, rely on important community partnerships to enhance honorary roles and engage a wider audience in our celebration of the art of poetry; the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois and Dr. Zak Dentistry continue to play important supportive roles for the City of Rockford Poet Laureate and Youth Poet programs.

The Poet Laureate Committee is established with representatives from the Arts Council, the City of Rockford, Rockford Public Library, and members of the city’s arts and literary community. The Poetry Committee and Review Panel Members include:

• Tom McNamara, City of Rockford

• Laura Maher, City of Rockford

• Lynn Stainbrook, Rockford Public Library

• Mary Pat Muzzarelli, Rockford Public Library

• Mary McNamara Bernsten, Rockford Area Arts Council

• Kayla Acton, Rockford Area Arts Council

• Emily Klonicki, Alignment Rockford

• Christine Swanberg, Former City of Rockford Poet Laureate

• William Gahan, Rockford University

• Susan Porterfield, Poet Advisor at large

• Aria Childers, Rockford Area Arts Council

10th Annual Stroll on State Brings the Community Together, Exceeds

2021 Attendance From RACVB

A festive mood after pandemic-induced blues, unseasonably warm weather and special features in honor of the event’s 10th anniversary contributed to a 12.5 percent increase in attendance at Stroll on State, presented by Illinois Bank & Trust, Saturday, November 26. An estimated 70,050 guests were in downtown Rockford.

Rockford area residents and visitors packed the event that included the City’s tree lighting ceremony, fireworks, Santa, live music, and opportunities to shop and support local businesses. The Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (RACVB) produces the annual event with the support, services and donations of many community partners, volunteers and sponsors.

“Stroll on State illustrates year after year what can be accomplished when a community comes together. The economic impact, small businesses support, partnership and welcoming atmosphere all speak to our region’s culture of collaboration and belonging,” said Mayor Thomas

McNamara. “I can’t think of a better way for our community to kick off the holiday season each year.”

In the 10 years of Stroll, an estimated 520,800 have attended the kickoff to the holiday season. This figure does not include 2020 in which the event was held virtually because of the global pandemic. RACVB contracts an event analytics firm that uses mobile device data to estimate attendance figures. Along with the overall attendance, the firm estimated that approximately 75% were Winnebago County residents, and more than 5% traveled from outside Illinois.

“Stroll on State is a tradition for Rockford families and visitors,” said Kristen Paul, RACVB vice president of destination development. “This year was particularly heart-warming as we celebrated 10 years of Stroll’s impact. During the tree lighting ceremony, I loved seeing our community all together – with folks filling the streets and overflowing to fill the outside stairwells of the BMO Center and looking on from each floor of the adjacent parking lot. It seemed like everyone wanted to be part of that moment and it’s a memory I’ll always cherish.”

Positive impact on business: “We always look forward to Stroll on State at RAD. It’s one of our busiest days of the year, and— despite some unexpected surprises—this year was no different in that regard. Even amidst a power outage, downtown Rockford still showed up with high spirits, happy attitudes, and much appreciated patience. And that’s the 815 that RAD has always been proud to represent,” said Jarrod Hennis, owner of Rockford Art Deli. New in 2022: This year, in addition to a new Block 5 party, Princess Ball, and 10 selfie stations, there were 10 inflatable balloons in the parade marking the 10th annual event. Two of the balloons were Rockford-themed. One balloon honored the Rockford Peaches, the beloved women’s professional baseball team who made Rockford their home. The other balloon was a checkered five-neck guitar, a salute to Rick Nielsen, a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Cheap Trick, all of whom are Rockford natives.

Other numbers that tell the story of Stroll 2022 include:

• 85 sponsors, friends and partners

• Over 2,400 volunteer hours before, during and after the event

• 815 Dasher Dash 5k runners

• 46 outdoor food and retail vendors

• 350 ornaments adorning the official City of Rockford Christmas Tree

• 68 large gift boxes decorating downtown

• 1003 letters by children, 60 from other states and three from other countries

• 10 parade balloons, including two new Rockford-themed inflatable balloons – Rockford Peaches and Rick Nielsen’s five-neck guitar

• 82 decorated Jeep® parade entries

Chief among those 85 sponsors is Illinois Bank & Trust, the presenting sponsor of Stroll on State. Noting their support of the event, Jeff Hultman, chief executive officer noted, “On behalf of Illinois Bank & Trust I want to thank and congratulate the RACVB and the Rockford community for another successful Stroll. We highly value our role as presenting sponsor. Stroll has become the marquee community event in our annual community calendar. It is due to the hard work of the RACVB, the thousands of volunteers and all the support of sponsors that allow our community to execute on such a world-class event. It continues to represent the best in us as a region. We encourage everyone to return downtown throughout the year to continue to support our local businesses and our local center city. We are already looking forward to next year’s event.”

What can’t be captured in the numbers is the depth of dedication from RACVB staff and volunteers who are inspired to bring our community together for an unforgettable day, a day that extends year-round as guests become repeat patrons of downtown businesses. “We are deeply grateful for our volunteers, sponsors and partners,” said Paul. “On behalf of our entire staff and Board of Directors, I thank them for their commitment to Stroll on State and look forward to bringing us all together for the 11th annual event on Nov. 25, 2023.”

About RACVB: RACVB is responsible for promoting the Rockford region as an attractive travel destination and enhancing its public image as a dynamic place to live and work. Through the impact of travel, RACVB strengthens the economic position of the region and provides opportunities for people in our communities. www.gorockford.com

Checking in with YES bassist Jeff Berlin

By Gary Hill Contributor

RRI: You have had quite a career and really established yourself as one of the most renowned bass players out there. For those who don’t know could you give us a little run-down of some of the highlights of your career?

Jeff Berlin: Early on, I won a couple of polls as Best Bassist! I played with Bill Bruford, Allan Holdsworth, I toured with Anderson, Bruford, Wakeman and Howe. I was asked to join Van Halen. I toured with various assemblies of players in many styles for decades. I’ve created new ways to play the bass as a solo instrument and I have a number of solo records. I also feel that I am a good bass teacher as I learned to help players at any level.

RRI: Your latest album is a tribute to Jack Bruce called “Jack Songs.” I’ve listened to it a few times and would like to ask a few questions about it. First, how did you approach this music? In other words what were your goals and how did you about accomplishing them?

JB: Jack was a great musician with a big catalog of music. I never felt that my doing covers of his songs would approach the excellence of the originals. So, I arranged his songs to sometimes include two or three of Jack’s songs in each piece in order to make a mélange of his music but showcasing it in an original way. And, amazingly, the arrangements worked.

RRI: The sound of the album seems to be all over the place in a lot of ways. What do you see as the unifying elements and how would you describe it?

JB: The drums, bass, and overall sound are the unifiers. You are right; the “all over the place” aspect comes from my attempt to make each song varied and different as I felt that this would be an original concept. Sgt. Pepper was like this, as well, and that record along with the astonishing production of The BeatlesLove inspired me to follow the same sort

of variety.

RRI: You have a number of guest musicians on the disc. How did you choose who to bring on-board, and how did the experience go?

JB: These guests made the album. I asked friends like Sammy Hagar, Geddy Lee, and Alex Lifeson if they would contribute solos and parts to give the listener a roller coaster musical ride, going from one player to the next. Each song features someone different again to make each song its own unique work. These great guests lifted the music to become something quite special.

RRI: Do you have any favorite moments in the making of the album?

JB: Well, as a bass player, I’d say that recording my two solos were standouts for me as I sought to present my bass solos in really intense and melodic ways. But, hearing Sammy singing on “L’Angelo Misterioso” is a standout moment for me as I’ve always been a big fan of his singing.

RRI: What about favorite songs on the disc?

JB: I suppose that “Creamed” is my favorite since it is special in that there are five of Jack’s best known Cream tunes in one arrangement.

RRI: What do you hope or think Jack Bruce would think of the album if he could hear it?

JB: Jack was a 100% musician. We were friends and talked about music pretty often. I would like to think that he would have loved the record as its pursuit of something different appealed to his musical nature.

RRI: I know you’ve played with a lot of different musicians over the years. Are there any gigs or musical moments that really stand out amongst all those collaborations?

JB: I suppose that gigs with Scott Henderson and Dennis Chambers are among the best of my career. We were playing at such a high level of improv

and interaction every night in regards to improvising and interaction.

RRI: Do you have still have any musicians you’d like to play with but haven’t had the chance thus far?

JB: Jeff Beck is someone that I would love to play with. I feel that we are kindred musical spirits.

RRI: What’s ahead for you?

JB: I’m touring the Jack Bruce album next year as well as doing a jazz tour in Europe. Also, I’m also touring a bass class where if people want to improve their bass playing, I will fly to them and host a class. I have quite a collection of ideas that might help them.

RRI: What was the most recent music purchases you’ve made and/or what have you been listening to lately?

JB: It was a Jonas Kaufmann record of him singing La Boheme! I’m also a huge fan of Wynton Marsalis and Keith Jarrett.

RRI: Do you remember the first album you bought?

JB: Not really, but, my guess is that it was a Beatles record.

RRI: Have you managed to catch any live shows lately just because you wanted to check them out, and if so who did you see?

JB: I contracted the Covid variant this summer and I had a hard bout with the virus even after four shots. So, I confess not having gone out to hear live music in a while. I cancelled gigs this year after I got sick because, in part, I was concerned that people might get what I had by sitting so close together.

RRI: Do you remember your first concert?

JB: I do! I was 15 and I saw Cream play at Madison Square Garden,

RRI: Have you come across any new gear recently that you love?

JB: For recording Jack Songs, I found that Markbass’ 15 inch combo called the “Playerschool” mixed perfectly with my d.i. tone from my bass. Other than Markbass’ Overdrive Pedal and EBS Chorus, I guess that I’m a bit ignorant on new pedals and such. But, I am open to seeing what else is out there as I’m interested in new sounds.

RRI: Are there any closing thoughts you’d like to get out there?

JB: Just to send people love!

NFL playo�s: No lead safe, drama abounds in wild weekend

BY DAVID BRANDT ASSOCIATED PRESS

The Bu�alo Bills blew a 17-point advantage before recovering to win Sunday. That narrow escape came less than 24 hours after the Jacksonville Jaguars overcame a 27-point deficit and pulled o� one of the most stunning comeback victories in playo� history. No lead is safe and the drama abounds so far in the NFL playo�s.

A loaded Sunday schedule saw the Bills escape with a 34-31 win over the Miami Dolphins, the New York Giants upset the Minnesota Vikings 31-24 and the Cincinnati Bengals hang on to beat the Baltimore Ravens 24-17 as wild-card weekend continued.

One more game in the round remains: Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers host Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys on Monday night.

All three of Sunday’s games were decided in the final minutes. In the nightcap,

Sam Hubbard returned Baltimore quarterback Tyler Huntley’s fumble 98 yards for a tiebreaking touchdown in the fourth quarter in a stunning turn of events that led the Bengals to their win.

Huntley tried to go over the top of the line for the go-ahead score. But he was stood up by Germaine Pratt and stripped by fellow linebacker Logan Wilson.

The ball went right to Hubbard at the 2, and the defensive end took o� down the field for the longest fumble return for a touchdown in NFL postseason history. It also was the longest go-ahead TD in the fourth quarter in the postseason.

In Sunday’s opener, Bills quarterback Josh Allen shrugged o� a three-turnover outing by throwing two touchdown passes 3:11 apart in the third quarter. He finished 23 of 39 for 352 yards and three TDs, but also threw two interceptions and lost a fumble.

Cole Beasley scored the go-ahead touchdown with a 6-yard catch, and

Gabe Davis extended the lead to 34-24 with a 23-yard TD reception after Bu�alo squandered its early 17-0 advantage.

Giants quarterback Daniel Jones became one of the stars of wild-card weekend by leading sixth-seeded New York to its road win over No. 3 Minnesota. Jones — playing in his fi rst playo� game — threw for 301 yards and two touchdowns and ran for 78 yards in a stellar all-around performance. Saquon Barkley rushed for two scores, including the tiebreaker midway through the fourth quarter.

On Saturday, rookie Brock Purdy and the San Francisco 49ers beat the Seattle Seahawks 41-23 while the Jaguars capped their comeback by beating the Los Angeles Chargers 31-30.

The No. 1 overall seed in the AFC was claimed by Kansas City with its 31-13 win over Las Vegas in Week 18. The NFC’s top spot was taken by Philadelphia. Those teams got the weekend o� before playing in the divisional round next weekend.

Here are some other things to know during the postseason:

WHAT’S THE UPCOMING SCHEDULE?

SATURDAY, JAN. 21

Jacksonville Jaguars at Kansas City Chiefs, 4:30 p.m. EST, NBC/Peacock/ Universo

New York Giants at Philadelphia Eagles, 8:15 p.m. EST, Fox/Fox Deportes

SUNDAY, JAN. 22

Cincinnati Bengals at Bu�alo Bills, 3 p.m. EST, CBS/Paramount+ Dallas/Tampa Bay (winner unknown as of press time) at San Francisco 49ers, 6:30 p.m. EST, Fox, Fox Deportes

WHAT’S THE FORMAT FOR PLAYOFFS?

This is the third straight year of the current playo� 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 playo� 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 the wild-card weekend.

The NFL re-seeds teams after each playo� round. That means no matter how the bracket started, the lowest-seeded team will always travel to the highest-seeded team.

There are four rounds to the playo�s: The wild-card round is this 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 BILLSBENGALS CANCELLATION?

Players and fans watched in horror on Jan. 2 as Bu�alo Bills safety Damar Hamlin collapsed on the field at Cincinnati when his heart stopped and he received CPR before leaving the field in an ambulance. Over the next week, those same players and fans reacted with joy at news of Hamlin’s recovery.

Even better news came Saturday: Hamlin visited with teammates at the Bills’ facility for the first time since being discharged from a Bu�alo hospital.

A person with direct knowledge of Hamlin’s schedule confi rmed to The Associated Press the player’s visit. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because Hamlin has kept his schedule and recovery private.

Hamlin’s remarkable recovery has made it much easier to focus on the playo�s.

The cancellation of the Bills-Bengals game because of Hamlin’s injury could lead to one big change to the AFC playo� format.

The AFC championship game would be played at a neutral site if the Chiefs and Bills reach that point under a rule adjustment approved by NFL owners last Friday. That’s because Bu�alo (13-3) played one fewer game than Kansas City (14-3) and missed out on a chance to earn the top seed. The Bills beat the Chiefs 24-20 on Oct. 16 and would have held the tiebreaker had the teams finished with the same record. Bu�alo lost 42-36 at Kansas City in a divisional-round classic last season.

The Chiefs would host the AFC title game against any other team, including the third-seeded Bengals (12-4).

Transition to renewable energy

BY DRS. ROBERT & SONIA VOGL ILLINOIS RENEWABLE ENERGY ASSOCIATION CONTRIBUTORS

There have been frequent warnings that the economy is reaching its energy limits. The question has always been what will replace the energy density of fossil fuels. Fossil fuel advocates remind us that substantial amounts of them remain to power the economy. However carbon releases from their combustion is threatening human health and the health of other life the planet.

It is widely accepted that we are experiencing some of the consequences of climate change including global temperature increases and intense storms causing widespread damage costing billions of dollars with worse conditions predicted for the future. A recent column cited a 2011 long term prediction which claimed that the Sacramento area would be highly vulnerable to consequences of climate change by 2025. The intense rainstorms they are experiencing now have arrived

earlier than predicted and could provide examples of the vulnerability of the area to extreme weather conditions associated with climate change.

Higher energy prices have increased the cost of living; the sanctions on Russian energy supplies normally headed to the EU have stressed the European economy. While the sanctions themselves are the chief factor causing the economic stress in the EU, the impact of energy shortages illustrates the fall in living standards associated with reaching energy limits.

The projected solutions to climate change and declining supplies of low cost fossil fuels involve a transition to cleaner energy sources, particularly solar and wind technologies. As advocates of renewable energy sources, we had a solar system installed on our property. We also had a small one kilowatt wind generator installed to illustrate how the combination of wind and solar could provide a significant amount of our electrical energy needs. Solar would provide elec-

tricity on sunny days; wind would provide energy after the sun set and during the strong winds of winter.

The combination of solar and wind was never intended to meet all of our electric needs and when the small wind generator was struck by lightning we chose not to have it repaired. We remain connected to the grid as a backup system and have net metering so we are credited for the excess electricity we send back to the utility. We had a battery system installed for backup power in case the grid goes down. The loss of grid power seldom happened and has only happened once for an extended period of time. During a nighttime summer storm our battery system provided enough electrical power to keep the air conditioning running until we got up in the morning.

Our electrical service remains dependent on the grid for a reliable source of electricity on a 24/7 basis. Having the solar system on net metering cuts down on the cost of electricity. If the net

metering system were changed in such a way that reduces the value of the solar electricity sent back to the grid it would reduce our economic benefits of the solar system. The benefits to society include cleaner air, the security of a decentralized energy system and a lessened need to expand the costly electrical grid.

A successful global transition to renewable electrical production requires solving the intermittency problem. Although progress is being made and costs are dropping the problem persists. A recent article by Diane Cherry provides a hopeful overview on e�orts to address the need for long term energy storage. Beyond that issue is the question of whether solar and wind could ever provide enough energy to power the existing industrial society. If we learn that solar and wind are unable to keep our industrial society intact, society would be facing the need to reorganize itself to adjust to declining energy resources or find a suitable replacement.

Government Notices

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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. 2335 Banking Services, 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 19th day of January 2023, Board of Education in and for the School District of Rockford, Illinois.

Dane Youngblood Director of Purchasing 23358R TRRT 1/18

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LEGAL NOTICE

The Board of Education, School District No. 205, Winnebago and Boone Counties, Illinois, will receive on or before 2:00 PM (CST), Tuesday, February 14, 2023 sealed submittals for IFB No. 23-37 Security Vestibules at Flinn, Guilford, Lincoln, Nashold and Summerdale Schools, 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 17th day of January 2023, Board of Education in and for the School District of Rockford, Illinois.

Dane Youngblood Director of Purchasing 23359R TRRT 1/18 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 and Winnebago County are seeking qualified contractors to perform sealcoating services at various locations. Scope of work consists of cleaning, crack filling, sealing and striping of pavement for parking lots, roadways, paths and other surfaces, and handicap signage as specified in the Work Descriptions. This is a joint purchasing bid that will include Winnebago County and the Rockford Park District.

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. 23-2297 Joint Purchase or Seal Coating Services for Various Rockford Park District and Winnebago County Locations

Pre-Bid Conference: Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at 10:00 a.m., Rockford Park District, Webbs Norman Center Board Room, 401 S. Main St., Rockford, IL 61101

Bid Opening: Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. via Zoom

BY: Jack Armstrong, Secretary 23360R TRRT 1/18 n n n

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE FOR BID

On January 23, 2023 Rock Valley College will begin accepting submittals for RVC ATC Phase II (Bid #23-01). Beginning Monday, January 23, 2023, Bid documents with submittal instructions may be found on the College Website: www.Rockvalleycollege.edu/bids

Opening date and time for Bid submissions will be February 7, 2023 at 10:00 A.M. All submittals must be mailed per Bid instructions.

Specific questions may be directed to: Kathy Jones, Director of Business Services, Rock Valley College k.jones@rockvalleycollege.edu 23361R TRRT 1/18 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 IFB No. 23-38 Field House Lights, 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 19th day of January 2023, Board of Education in and for the School District of Rockford, Illinois.

Dane Youngblood Director of Purchasing 23362R TRRT 1/18

Public Notices

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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

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

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.

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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

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.

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

“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. 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

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 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

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

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.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk

Marisol Jimenez, Deputy Clerk 23354R TRRT 1/25 n n n

SUPERIOR SELF STORAGE OF ROCKFORD, LLC 1711 YORK AVE. ROCKFORD, IL 61109 815-229-0011

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Of Personal Property

Notice is hereby given that pursuant to the Illinois Self-Service Storage Facility Act the undersigned will sell at public sale by online competitive bidding beginning on January 26th , 2023 at 11:00 A.M. and ending on February 2nd, 2023at 11 A.M. Bidding for the personal property described below can be done only on www.

StorageTreasures.com: Unit #: R018 Yelfimov.

Purchases must be made with cash only and paid for at time of sale. All goods are sold as is and must be removed at time of purchase from Superior Self Storage of Rockford 1711 York Ave, Rockford, IL 61109. Superior Self Storage of Rockford reserves the right to withdraw any or all of the above described items from sale prior there-to.

Published in the Rock River Times January 18th, 2023 and January 25th, 2023.

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ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION

STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO

This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a homemade soap/ herbal skincare products/jewelry, Reiki sessions, astrology readings, acrylic paintings business in said County and State under the name of Wild Wytchy Woman at the following post office addresses: 517 N. Cottage St., Rockton, IL 61072; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Kathleen Marie O’Dierno

SIGNED: Kathleen Marie O’Dierno 1/13/23

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 13th day of January, A.D. 2023.

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

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

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

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

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,

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

Lori Gummow, County Clerk Angela Reina, Deputy Clerk 23376R TRRT 2/1 n n n

ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION

STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO

This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a restaurant business in said County and State under the name of Ryusei Ramen and Izakaya at the following post office addresses: 5949 E. State St., Rockford, IL 61108; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Scott Souvannasane

SIGNED: Scott Souvannasane 1/12/23

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 12th day of January, A.D. 2023.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk Melissa Boes, Deputy Clerk 23377R TRRT 2/1

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DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR FIRST FRANKLIN MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2006-FF11, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH 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 SUBDIVISION 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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A MR. COOPER Plaintiff, -v.ROBIN L. HAMILTON AS INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF JAMES BARNETT, DECEASED et al Defendant 2022-FC-0000134

NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 5, 2023, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on February 15, 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 FOURTEEN (14) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF HALSTED PARK PROSPECT GARDENS SUBDIVISION, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 11, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF

WHICH IS RECORDED IN BOOK 21 OF PLATS ON PAGE 201 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS.

Commonly known as 1515 DEBORAH AVENUE, ROCKFORD, IL 61103

Property Index No. 11-11202-016

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. 14-22-02389 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 2022-FC0000134

TJSC#: 43-99

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-0000134 I3211482

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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.EVERETT R. WILLSTEAD et al Defendant 2022-FC-0000324

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 February 23, 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 FORTY-NINE (49) AS DESIGNATED UPON PLAT NO. 3 OF SPRING CREST SUBDIVISION, OF PART OF THE EAST HALF (1/2) OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 9, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH IS RCORDED IN BOOK 32 ON PAGE 274 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEABGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS.

Commonly known as 5412 REGENCY WAY, ROCKFORD, IL 61114

Property Index No. 12-09379-009

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. 14-22-05394 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 2022-FC0000324 TJSC#: 42-3733

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-0000324 I3211186

P23356R TRRT 2/1 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.-

WILLIAM BACON et al Defendant 2022-FC-0000248

NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 5, 2023, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on February 15, 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: LOTS FOURTEEN (14) AND FIFTEEN (15) AS DESIGNATED UPON PLAT NO. 1 OF REGAL RIDGE, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 7 AND PART OF THE NORTH HALF (1/2) OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 8, ALL IN TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 36 OF PLATS ON PAGE 192 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS.

Commonly known as 2940 CAREFREE DR, ROCKFORD, IL 61114

Property Index No. 12-08301-005

The real estate is improved with a residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, 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. 14-22-03778

Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 2022-FC0000248

TJSC#: 43-97

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-0000248 I3211322 P23357R TRRT 2/1 n n n

STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: MAGDALENE AKINYI MBUGUA, Petitioner, vs. DARYL JAMES GOODALL, Respondent. Case No. 2022-DC-357

NOTICE BY PUBLICATION

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to Respondent Daryl James Goodall that Petitioner Magdalene Akinyi Mbugua 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 17, 2023, a judgment by default may be entered against you at any time thereafter for the relief requested in the petition.

/s/ Magdalene Akinyi Mbugua, Petitioner 23370R TRRT 2/1 n n n

STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: LATASHA ANN EMERSON, Petitioner, vs. BABATUNDE S. JAGUNMOIU, Respondent. Case No. 2022-DN-291

NOTICE BY PUBLICATION

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to Respondent Babatunde S. Jagunmoiu that Petitioner Latasha Ann Emerson 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 17, 2023, a judgment by default may be entered against you at any time thereafter for the relief requested in the petition.

/s/ Latasha Ann Emerson, Petitioner 23371R TRRT 2/1 n n n

STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: JUSTIN C. DUNN,

Petitioner, vs. KRISTINE E. NICHOLAS, Respondent. Case No. 2022-DC-363

NOTICE BY PUBLICATION

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to Respondent Kristine E. Nicholas that Petitioner Justin C. Dunn 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 17, 2023, a judgment by default may be entered against you at any time thereafter for the relief requested in the petition.

/s/ Justin C. Dunn, Petitioner 23372R TRRT 2/1 n n n

ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION

STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO

This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a solar panel and window cleaning business in said County and State under the name of Scorpion Solar Panel Solutions at the following post office addresses: 2125 Auburn St., 1E, Rockford, IL 61103; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Jose Jaime Guzman

SIGNED: Jose Jaime Guzman 1/10/23

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 10th day of January, A.D. 2023.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk Kathleen M. Clausen, Deputy Clerk 23373R TRRT 2/1 n n n

ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION

STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO

This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a notary services business in said County and State under the name of Notary By Miles at the following post office addresses: 10886 Lemon Grass Lane, Roscoe, IL 61073; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Katie Miles

SIGNED: Katie Miles 1/11/23

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 11th day of January, A.D. 2023.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk Kathleen M. Clausen, Deputy Clerk 23374R TRRT 2/1 n n n

ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION

STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO

This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a electrical contractor business in said County and State under the name of Gruner Electric Company at the following post office addresses: 5423 Dale Ave., Loves Park, IL 61111; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Brandon Russell Gruner

SIGNED: Brandon Russell Gruner 1/13/23

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 13th day of January, A.D. 2023.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk Kathleen M. Clausen, Deputy Clerk

23378R TRRT 2/1

n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTYROCKFORD, 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 COUNTYROCKFORD, ILLINOIS

Reverse Mortgage Funding LLC PLAINTIFF Vs. Amber Gonzalez; United States of AmericaSecretary 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 COUNTYROCKFORD, 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 WinnebagoHighway 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 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

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-BogerARDC# 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

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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 Attorneys’ 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. Attorneys for the Estate 2601 Reid Farm Road, Suite B Rockford, Illinois 61114 (815) 636-9600

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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 OfficeProbate 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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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

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STATE OF ILLINOIS

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY

IN RE THE ESTATE OF GARY DAVID MARSHALL 22 PR 417

CLAIMS NOTICE

Notice is given of the death of GARY DAVID MARSHALL. Letters of Office were issued on January 3, 2023, to JAMES D. MARSHALL, whose address is 1010 Double B. Trail, Prosper, TX 75078, as Independent Administrator of the estate. The attorney of record for the estate is James E. Meason, 113 W. Main Street, Rockton, IL 61072.

Claims may be filed on or before July 18, 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 of delivery of notice, whichever date is later, to any known creditor required by the Probate Act of 1975 (Act), 755 ILCS 5/1-1 et seq., and specifically 755 ILCS 5/18-3. 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 Court Clerk at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 W. State St., Rockford, IL 61101, or with the Independent Administrator, or both. Copies of any claim filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office 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 the 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 of the Court.

James D. Marshall, Independent Administrator

Date: January 18, 2023

James E. Meason

Attorney for the Independent Administrator

Prepared by: James E. Meason Attorney at Law 113 W. Main Street Rockton, IL 61072-2989 (815) 624-6517

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State of Illinois

In the Circuit Court of the 17th Judicial Circuit Winnebago County In re the Estate of: Marian M. DeWeerdt, Deceased.

Case No. 2023–PR–0000001

CLAIM NOTICE

Notice is given of the death of Marian M. DeWeerdt of Rockford, Illinois. Letters of Office were issued on January 13, 2023 to Jeffrey B. DeWeerdt, 101 W. Liberty St. – Apt. 312, Barrington, IL 60010, whose attorney is Stephen M. Langley, P.O. Box 1384, Rockford, IL 61105.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court or with the representative, or both, on or before July 21, 2023, which date is not less than 6 months from the date of the first publication of this notice, and

any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of any claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and the attorney within 10 days after it is filed.

E-filing is now mandatory for documents in civil cases with limited exemptions. To e-file, you must first create an account with the e-filing service provider, Odyssey. Visit https://illinois. tylerhost.net/ofsweb to register for an Odyssey account. If you need additional help or have trouble e-filing, contact the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk’s Office.

Dated: January 18, 2023.

Prepared by: Stephen M. Langley –ARDC # 6280430

Law Office of Stephen M. Langley, P.C. Attorney for Jeffrey B. DeWeerdt P.O. Box 1384 Rockford, IL 61105 (779) 774-9951

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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 business in said County and State under the name of Land of Inkin Clothing at the following post office addresses: 5460 Grove St., Roscoe, IL 61073; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Lina Redzepi

SIGNED: Lina Redzepi 1/11/23

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 11th day of January, A.D. 2023. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Marisol Jimenez, Deputy Clerk 23375R TRRT 2/1 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 DR. ALAN S. BROWN, Deceased CASE NO. 2023 PR 0000007

CLAIM NOTICE

NOTICE is given of the death of Dr. Alan S. Brown, who died on December 4, 2022. Letters of Office were issued on January 6, 2023 to Darla Swango, 6148 West Byron Street, Chicago, IL 60634, who is the Executor of the estate. The attorney for the estate is Darron M. Burke, of Barrick, Switzer, Long, Balsley & Van Evera, LLP, 6833 Stalter Drive, Rockford, Illinois 61108.

Claims against the Estate may be filed on or before July 18, 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 her attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed.

Dated: January 9, 2023 _/s/ Darla Swango, Executor DARRON M. BURKE - #6302978 BARRICK, SWITZER, LONG, BALSLEY & VAN EVERA, LLP 6833 Stalter Drive, Rockford, IL 61108 (815) 962-6611 / dburke@bslbv.com 23365R TRRT 2/1 n n n

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LOIS R. KOSIN, Deceased.

Case No: 2022-PR-396

CLAIM NOTICE

NOTICE is given of the death of LOIS R. KOSIN. Letters of Office were issued on December 9, 2022 to CRAIG E. KOSIN, who is the legal representative of the Estate. The attorney for the estate is David L. Davitt, 6072 Brynwood Dr., Suite 206, Rockford, IL 61114.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before July 18, 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, Rockford, IL 61101, or with the estate legal representative, or both.

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

DATED: January 11, 2023 David L. Davitt

Prepared by: David L. Davitt Attorney for Estate Davitt Law Office, PLLC 6072 Brynwood Dr., Suite 206 Rockford, IL 61114 (815) 229-5333 ddavitt@rockriverlaw.com 23366R TRRT 2/1 n n n

STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY IN RE THE INTEREST OF: SAVANNAH BANLEY, Minor, TIFFANY GOLDSMITH and ERIC GOLDSMITH, Petitioners, vs. JOHN BANLEY, Respondents. CASE NO. 2022 AD 176 ADOPTION PUBLICATION

NOTICE TO: JOHN BANLEY AND ALL TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Take notice that a petition was filed in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Rockford, Illinois, for the adoption of child SAVANNAH BANLEY. Now, therefore, unless you, and all whom it may concern, file your answer to the Petition in said action, or otherwise file your appearance therein, in the said Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Room 459, in the City of Rockford, Illinois, on or before the 3rd day of February 2023, a default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a judgment order entered in accordance with the prayer of said Petition.

Dated, Rockford, Illinois

Thomas A. Klein, Circuit Clerk Prepared by: Attorney for Petitioners

Bradley R. Tengler, #6301019

Law Office of Bradley R. Tengler, P.C. 728 North Court Street Rockford, IL 61103

Phone: (815) 997-5200 Fax: (815) 997-5129 brad@tenglerlaw.com 23367R TRRT 2/1 n n n

STATE OF ILLINOIS

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO PROBATE DIVISION

In the Matter of the Estate of JESSEE M. PERRY, Deceased.

CASE NO. 2022 PR 390

CLAIM NOTICE

Notice is given of the death of

Jessee M. Perry of Rockton, IL. Letters of Office were issued on December 9, 2022, to Greg Perry, 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 18, 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 13, 2023.

G. MICHAEL SCHEURICH, Attorney G. MICHAEL SCHEURICH (##2479869)

Guyer & Enichen, P.C. Attorneys for the Estate 2601 Reid Farm Road, Suite B Rockford, Illinois 61114 (815) 636-9600

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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 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. 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

CIAL 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

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A MR. COOPER Plaintiff, -v.- ROBIN L. HAMILTON AS INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF JAMES BARNETT, DECEASED et al Defendant 2022-FC-0000134

NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 5, 2023, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on February 15, 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 1515 DEBORAH AVENUE, ROCKFORD, IL 61103

Property Index No. 11-11-202-016

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.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY - ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS HOME POINT FINAN-

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. 14-22-02389 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 2022-FC-0000134 TJSC#: 43-99

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-0000134 I3211482

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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.EVERETT R. WILLSTEAD et al Defendant 2022-FC-0000324

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 February 23, 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 5412 REGENCY WAY, ROCKFORD, IL 61114 Property Index No. 12-09-379-009

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. 14-22-05394

Attorney ARDC No. 00468002

Case Number: 2022-FC-0000324 TJSC#: 42-3733

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-0000324 I3211186

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.- WILLIAM BACON et al Defendant 2022-FC-0000248 NOTICE

OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 5, 2023, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on February 15, 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 2940 CAREFREE DR, ROCKFORD, IL 61114 Property Index No. 12-08-301-005

The real estate is improved with a residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, 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. 14-22-03778

Attorney ARDC No. 00468002

Case Number: 2022-FC-0000248

TJSC#: 43-97

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-0000248 I3211322

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ARIES

You’re under pressure, and your finances are stressing you out. It’s not always 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 fantastic deals and won’t mind treating yourself to some well­deserved luxury.

GEMINI

If you’re on vacation, take the opportunity 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 satisfy your adventurous spirit.

CANCER

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LEO

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VIRGO

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LIBRA

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SCORPIO

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SAGITTARIUS

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You’ll have to tread lightly with some people who’ll make you feel like you’re walking on eggshells.

CAPRICORN

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AQUARIUS

It’s an excellent time to learn how to care for and respect yourself. You’ll also discover what you’re passionate about in life and take the first steps toward more rewarding challenges.

PISCES

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ARIES

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TAURUS

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GEMINI

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CANCER

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

LEO

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VIRGO

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LIBRA

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SCORPIO

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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 making a significant decision. You’ll be invited to an event requiring you to dress up, such as a business dinner or a romantic outing.

ARIES

You’ll have to elbow in to get this promotion. If you give it your all, you’ll be rewarded. Fortune smiles on the bold. A spontaneous getaway or trip will get organized.

TAURUS

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GEMINI

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CANCER

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LEO

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VIRGO

While taking care of your home and family, spoil yourself and have some fun. You may also have to prepare food for loved ones in need.

LIBRA

Much travel is in store. Family and friends will need your services and a listening ear. You’ll receive an abundance of gratitude and appreciation from them.

SCORPIO

Love is top of mind. If you’re single, you’ll meet that special someone who wants to make a long­term commitment. If you’re in a relationship, you’ll make long­term plans to solidify your union.

SAGITTARIUS

This week, your exceptional interpersonal skills will come in handy. You’ll organize an event that turns out to be a huge success. All your initiative will have a surprising impact on your future.

CAPRICORN

This week, your life will be full of spectacular twists and turns. However, time isn’t on your side. Although the path may be unclear, one of your dreams will become more attainable.

AQUARIUS

You’ll feel drained after a few stressful days. However, you’ll feel particularly creative and make a masterpiece that brings you success.

PISCES

You’ll be pressed for time and unable to put off specific tasks any longer. You’ll be responsible for emergencies and important files at work, which will help boost your career.

CROSSWORD & SUDOKU