The Rock River Times – March 13, 2024

March 13, 2024.

Vol. 31. No. 42. RockRiverTimes.com.

State commission says IL underfunds public universities by $1.4B

By Cole Longcor Capitol News Illinois

Clongcor@capitolnewsillinois.com

A state commission created in 2021 has issued a new report calculating that public universities in Illinois are underfunded by approximately $1.4 billion.

The Commission on Equitable Public University Funding is made up of 34 members, including legislators, representatives from public universities, and members of advocacy organizations.

It found that dedicating an added $100 million to $135 million annually to public universities would allow the state to bridge the funding gap in 10-15 years.

The commission’s co-chair, Sen. Kimberly Lightford, D-Westchester, was among several of its members to outline its findings at a Capitol news conference Wednesday.

“When institutions are underfunded, they are unable to provide the necessary resources and support to all students,” Lightford said. “This perpetrates a cycle of inequalities, where those from affluent backgrounds have access to better education, and subsequently better opportunities, while others are left behind.”

Without state funding the financial burden has fallen on students. Ralph Martire, the executive director at the left-leaning Center for Tax and Budget Accountability, said the amount of operational funding covered by the state has

decreased from 72 percent covered in 2002 to 35 percent in 2021.

Martire said that as the cost to students goes up, college becomes less accessible. Lack of access to higher education perpetuates systemic issues such as income inequality.

“We are making higher ed more unaffordable for everyone in Illinois generally,” Martire, who served on the commission, said. “But in particular, for low-income families and families that have been marginalized for decades.”

Higher education has seen increased funding under the Pritzker administration, notably for the Monetary Award Program, or MAP grants. In the current fiscal year, the state allocated over $700 million in MAP funding, up from about $401 million when Pritzker took office in 2019. The state’s total higher education budget is just over $2.5 billion in the current fiscal year.

Commission co-chair Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, said that while investments including MAP have helped students and universities, more needs to be done.

“For decades, the state has used a system that largely provides resources based on the negotiations that happen across the board,” Ammons said. “But all institutions are not the same.”

Janice Jackson, CEO of Hope Chicago, said in an interview that the commission looked at student needs as well the support and funding that first generation, low-income, and minority students may need “not only

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ROCKFORD BOARD OF ELECTION COMMISSIONERS

Russell L. Taylor, Jr. Jorge Paredes, Executive Director

Ryan C. Brauns Michael Scheurich, Attorney

Wendell Coates John S. Lowry, Chief Judge, COMMISSIONERS Seventeenth Judicial Circuit

to get in college, but more importantly to persist and complete college.”

The commission has been working to develop a formula to bridge the gap in funding. By setting targets for each university and subtracting their established resources, the commission calculated the gap in funding for each public university. Public universities, including all sources of available funding, are currently at 68.5 percent funding adequacy collectively.

“The single most important driver of student success and of equity in higher education is in our control. We can control what we invest and how we invest it,” Robin Steans, a commission member and president of the education advocacy group Advance Illinois, said. “And you may be wondering, why haven’t we done that before? And part of it is we didn’t have a roadmap. We do now.”

The commission looked at funding models from five states including Tennessee and California as well as Illinois’ K-12 Evidence-Based Funding model. The commission decided to base the higher education formula on the K-12 model.

“This may sound familiar, by the way, because this is what we did in K-12, to remarkable success to national acclaim,” Steans said. “It’s more complicated to do it in higher education.”

The K-12 model sets an individual funding adequacy target for each district and calls for an added $350 million in state funding each year. The bulk of that money is directed to districts that are furthest from the adequacy target.

The commission laid out three possible time frames for bringing districts closer to funding adequacy.

In the first, if the state increased funding by $135 million annually, or 12 percent, all public universities would be fully funded in 10 years. If the state invested $100 million more annually, a 9 percent annual increase, all institutions would be fully funded in 15 years.

If the state committed a 5 percent funding increase – or about $60 million each year – the statewide target would increase from 68.5 percent to 79 percent, according to the report.

Gov. JB Pritzker’s budget proposal for the upcoming fiscal year 2025 would increase public university funding by about $24.6 million.

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Where to watch this year’s Oscar-winning films online

By Leanne Italie Associated Press

The Oscars are over and the winners are now on the books, but you’re still behind on watching?

No worries. Here’s a guide on where to watch Sunday’s triumphant, though nominees that missed out on a statuette are worthy, too. Think “Killers of the Flower Moon,” “Maestro,” “Rustin,” “Past Lives,” “Nyad” and more.

Also look for some of the short films that took home statuettes, including Wes Anderson’s “The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar.” It streams on Netflix and is widely available for digital purchase or rental. The documentary short winner, “The Last Repair Shop” streams on Disney+.

“OPPENHEIMER”

13 nominations, 7 wins. Streams on Peacock.

Christopher Nolan’s atomic opus “Oppenheimer” received widespread critical acclaim and broke box office records. It’s half the Barbenheimer phenom with “Barbie” from last July. The three-hour film, which is semi-trippy and flashback heavy, chronicles the trials and tribulations of the secret Manhattan Project’s J. Robert Oppenheimer (Cillian Murphy). Available for pay at YouTube, Apple TV, Prime Video, Vudu, iTunes, Google Play and elsewhere.

“POOR THINGS”

11 nominations, 4 wins. Streams on Hulu.

Think Frankenstein story, and his bride. Director Yorgos Lanthimos owes a debt to Emma Stone, his childlike and highly randy Bella, in “Poor Things.” The comedy is dark and the vibe Victorian fantasy. And did we mention the sex? How Bella handles that activity has been the talk of film circles. No spoilers here but rest assured her consciousness is raised. Also stars Willem Dafoe and Mark Ruffalo. Available for purchase only on Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, Vudu and elsewhere.

“BARBIE”

8 nominations, 1 win. Streams on Max. Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie,” in the billion-dollar club at the box office, is a live-action musical comedy focused on the 64-year-old plastic doll in a range of iterations. It also took the globe by storm, culturally speaking. The film stars Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling

(as Just Ken). Robbie plays Stereotypical Barbie, who experiences an existential crisis but lands on the road to self-discovery. Available for pay at iTunes, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Vudu and elsewhere.

“AMERICAN FICTION”

5 nominations, 1 win. Streams on MGM+

Cord Jefferson’s directorial debut “American Fiction” is what satire should be: funny while succinctly pointing at truths. Jeffrey Wright plays a frustrated academic up against the wall of what Black books must be to sell. He takes action. The film is also about families and the weight of their struggles. Wright is joined by a great supporting cast in Leslie Uggams, Erika Alexander, Issa Rae, Sterling K. Brown and Tracee Ellis Ross. Available for pay at Prime Video, Apple TV+, Google Play, YouTube, Vudu and elsewhere.

“ANATOMY OF A FALL”

5 nominations, 1 win. Digital purchase or rental.

Justine Triet’s “Anatomy of a Fall” took the Palme d’Or at the 76th Cannes Film Festival. It stars Sandra Hüller as a writer, Sandra, trying to prove her innocence in court in her husband’s death at their chalet in the French Alps. The verdict? We won’t tell. Did she or didn’t she? Triet wrote the film with her husband, Arthur Harari, and they shared in the film’s adapted screenplay win Sunday. Available for pay at iTunes, Prime Video, Google Play, Vudu, YouTube and elsewhere.

“THE HOLDOVERS”

5 nominations, 1 win. Streams on Peacock.

The Alexander Payne offering “The Holdovers” is set at Christmastime, but its themes of loneliness and belonging resonate well beyond the holiday, wrapped in a comedic package. Set in 1970 over the holiday break at a boarding school, there’s plenty of nostalgia in the details. It stars Paul Giamatti in curmudgeonly glory as the teacher stuck minding Angus (Dominic Sessa) and other students with no place to go. Da’Vine Joy Randolph delivers a standout — and Osar-winning — performance as a grieving school worker who spends the holidays at the school. Available for pay at iTunes, Prime Video, Google Play, Vudu and elsewhere.

“THE ZONE OF INTEREST”

5 nominations, 2 wins. In theaters. Digital purchase.

There’s another meaty role for Hüller in the Holocaust story “The Zone of Interest,” directed by Jonathan Glazer. She plays Hedwig, the wife of Rudolf Höss (Christian Friedel), the real-life, bloodthirsty commandant of Auschwitz. The action largely has Rudolf and Hedwig living their everyday family lives just a few steps from the ovens and trains that were instruments in the slaughter of millions of Jews. A story worth telling, considering their status as monsters? You decide. Available for pay on Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, Vudu and elsewhere.

“20 DAYS IN MARIUPOL”

1 nomination, 1 win. Digital purchase or rental. In North America it’s streamable on the Frontline page at pbs.org, the PBS app and at Frontline on YouTube.

A joint production by The Associated Press and PBS “Frontline,” the documentary “20 Days in Mariupol” has been met with critical acclaim and an audience award at the Sundance Film Festival. AP journalist Mstyslav Chernov directed the movie from 30 hours of footage shot in Mariupol in the opening days of the Ukraine war. Chernov and AP colleagues Evgeniy Maloletka, a photographer, and producer Vasilisa Stepanenko were the last international journalists in the city before escaping. Available for pay at Prime Video, Google Play, Vudu and elsewhere.

“THE BOY AND THE HERON”

1 nomination. 1 win. Digital purchase or rental.

Dreamy and enthralling, director Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli do it again. Well. The beautifully animated Japanese fantasy “The Boy and the Heron” has young Mahito late in World War II mourning the death of his mother and encountering a talking and ornery gray heron he can’t get rid of. And there’s a very important tower. Available for pay on Apple TV.

For more coverage of the 2024 Oscars, visit https://apnews.com/hub/ academy-awards

Exhaustion, dwindling reserves and a commander who disappeared: How Ukraine lost Avdiivka to Russia

By Alex Babenko, Hanna Arhirova, Susie Blann and Lori Hinnant Associated Press

SLOVIANSK,

Ukraine (AP) — One Ukrainian brigade had defended the same block of industrial buildings for months without a break. Another had been in Avdiivka for nearly the entire two years of the war, bone-tired but with no replacements to relieve them.

Ammunition was low, and the Russians conducted dozens of airstrikes every day, using “glide bombs” to obliterate even fortified positions.

Russian soldiers came in waves: First lightly armed grunts, to force the Ukrainian defenders to spend precious bullets, followed by well-trained soldiers. Sometimes groups of Russians popped out of tunnels in front of them and opened fire.

As morale plummeted, a battalion commander — in charge of hundreds of men — vanished under murky circumstances, according to law enforcement documents seen by The Associated Press. One of the soldiers with him was found dead. The commander and another soldier with them have not been seen since.

Within a week, Ukraine had lost Avdiivka, the city in the Donetsk region that it had been defending since long before Russia’s full-scale invasion. Nearly surrounded and vastly outnumbered, the Ukrainians made the decision to withdraw and avoid the same kind of deadly siege soldiers experienced in the port city of Mariupol’s Azovstal steel mill, where thousands were taken captive or killed.

The Associated Press interviewed 10 Ukrainian soldiers to reconstruct how dwindling ammunition, overwhelming Russian numbers and military mismanagement led to the worst Ukrainian defeat in a year. The same problems pose risks for Ukraine’s near future.

“We weren’t so much physically exhausted as psychologically, being chained to that place,” said Viktor Biliak, an infantryman with the 110th Brigade who had been in the area since March 2022.

His unit was on the southern outskirts of Avdiivka, in a position called Zenith. Normally the men would dig fortifications, but Biliak said there were constant Russian attacks, and no energy or equipment beyond hand shovels.

A soldier named Oleh arrived in mid-October with the 47th Brigade. Ill-trained Russian infantry, wearing new uniforms and marching in rows, made easy targets, he said. The Ukrainian equipment worked and ammunition supplies were enough to return fire.

But by the end of November, during a major Russian assault, the Ukrainians realized something had changed: The skies filled with glide bombs, unguided Soviet-era weapons retrofitted with a navigational targeting system, as well as motion-sensing explosive drones that could enter buildings and hunt down personnel.

With ammunition stocks running low, the Ukrainians fought back with whatever caliber of ammunition was left in the warehouses. For every shell they fired, the Russians fired eight or nine, the men said.

“The longer it went, the more we got this stew of shells for all kinds of weapons,” Oleh said.

Among the Ukrainian soldiers, the idea of defeat took seed.

Hundreds of Ukrainian forces withdrew to Avdiivka’s coke plant after repeated Russian onslaughts last fall. The Sovietera factory, a warren of alleys, railways and tunnels, was a near-perfect defensive position.

But as the new year began, even the coke plant felt vulnerable.

Ukrainian brigades try to rotate men out of direct front-line positions after a matter of days or a week at most. And brigades with long-term engagements are supposed to be pulled back and reinforced to allow them to replace people lost to death or injury, rest their nerves and resupply.

That didn’t happen in Avdiivka.

As officials in Kyiv argued over the delicate question of expanding the draft, many of the soldiers in the east felt abandoned by Western allies who no longer sent weapons, by their high command, and by fellow Ukrainians.

In addition to endless frontal assaults, Russian soldiers started popping up, opening fire on the Ukrainians before disappearing.

“They just kept throwing themselves at the coke plant, leaving piles of their corpses there. Mountains of bodies and heaps of smashed equipment,” said Maksym, a soldier in the Presidential

Brigade.

But the Russians had a seemingly limitless supply of men and ammunition. The Ukrainian men saw their options narrowing.

With the constant pressure and the lack of foreign help, there was talk of retreat, Oleh said. “Their constant assaults exhausted us.”

The 3rd Assault Brigade arrived early in the second week of February, with orders to head to the coke plant. By the time the seasoned Ukrainian fighters got there, Russian troops had nearly closed a wide pincer around it.

On Feb. 8, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy fired Ukraine’s military chief, Gen. Valerii Zaluzhnyi. It was the biggest shake-up of the military since the start of the war.

The next day just outside Avdiivka, officers fighting to save the town gathered in a command post a few kilometers (miles) from the coke plant. There was a heated discussion and the commander and two soldiers got into a car. What happened next is unclear, at a time when emotions were running high and Russian saboteurs were appearing behind the Ukrainian lines.

Authorities don’t believe the missing officer had classified information or military hardware on him when he disappeared with the two others. One of the soldiers was found dead nearby of gunshot wounds. The commander and

the other man vanished.

The AP is not naming the men to avoid endangering anyone who might be prisoner.

On Feb. 15, Biliak received the order for a nighttime retreat for the 110th Brigade from his point on the southern flank of Avdiivka. He had been at the same intersection for just under two years.

“It would have been joyful if it had happened earlier. We were always ready to drop everything and flee from there because we had known for a long time that the end was coming,” Biliak said. “But then we already knew it was too late, and it was out of desperation.”

The 3rd Assault Brigade received the command to retreat from the coke plant the next day.

On Feb. 17, Russia claimed control of Avdiivka and its coke plant.

Ukraine’s new military chief, Col. Gen Oleksandr Syrskyi released a statement Feb. 29 emphasizing the importance of experienced and decisive commanders and noting that an inspection of Donetsk had revealed “certain miscalculations in mastering the situation and assessing the enemy.”

Associated Press journalists Illia Novikov and and Evgeniy Maloletka in Kyiv and Volodymyr Yurchuk in Sloviansk contributed to this report.

PUBLIC NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the “Testing of the Automatic Precinct Tabulation Optical Scan Technology Tabulating Equipment ” required by Section 24B-9 of the Illinois Election Code, for tabulation of the votes of the March 19, 2024, General Primary Election, will be held at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 14, 2024 at the Rockford Board of Election Commissioners, 301 S. 6th Street, Rockford, Illinois. As prescribed by the Election Code, this test is open to representatives of the political parties, the press and the public.

ROCKFORD BOARD OF ELECTION COMMISSIONERS

Russell L. Taylor, Jr. Jorge Paredes, Executive Director

Ryan C. Brauns Michael Scheurich, Attorney

Wendell Coates John S. Lowry, Chief Judge, COMMISSIONERS Seventeenth Judicial Circuit

BY GRANT MCCARTY CONTRIBUTOR

Last week, I talked about the basics of vegetable seed starting. This week, I continue that discussion but focus on your equipment needs. Your equipment for seed starting will include seed starting mix, light source, and well-draining containers. From this basic list, you may add a heat mat, soil thermometer, and room temperature thermometer.

One of the main reasons that many growers struggle with seed starting is the light source. Your seeds need 14-16 hours of continuous light. A sunny window right now will not provide enough light for these 6-8 weeks of growing your transplants. Further, it will lead to plants that are leggy as they are growing and trying

Vegetable seed starting equipment needs

to reach a far away light source. Lights in the ceiling of a room will not provide enough light either. For the most part, the light source needs to be 3-4 inches away from the tallest plant you are growing. There are two common lights used for seed starting, fluorescent and LED. Fluorescent lights tend to be more a�ordable and produce very little heat. T5 is the most common and more energy e�cient than T12 or T18. Sometimes fluorescents need to be replaced every other year. The newer seed starting lights are LED. They are becoming more popular and a�ordable though can sometimes be expensive compared to the fluorescent lights. Most LEDs will provide red-blue light pigments which will appear purple.

As you consider how many lights bulbs

you might need, much will be based on your container. A flat, which is a plastic tray that has a number of di�erent container slots, may need more than one light depending on how big the bulb is. If you need more than one light, you’ll notice your plants growing inward toward the light.

Many di�erent containers can be used. From those that are designed for plants to recycling of food containers, you want to select containers that will easily provide enough space and depth for the type of vegetable you are growing. They should also provide good drainage. If you have started your seedlings beyond 6-8 weeks, you may need to pick a much bigger container or plan to transplant into a larger one.

Seed starting mixes can be found near the seed starting equipment at the store. They usually contain peat, vermiculite, and wood products. Most have very low NPK but enough for those weeks as the goal is not to fertilize your plants in these containers. It is recommended to make your mixture in a separate container before adding to your containers. The consistency of this mix with added water should be like a wrung out sponge. You also want to ensure the growing media is settled in the container.

Next week, I’ll go into more details on the equipment and troubleshooting.

Grant is the Local Food and Smalls Farms Educator of the University of Illinois Extension.

Perspective on Growth

BY DRS. ROBERT & SONIA VOGL ILLINOIS RENEWABLE ENERGY ASSOCIATION

CONTRIBUTORS

Last week, a friend invited us to visit him and his family in the McHenry County area. It has been decades since we travelled there. We formerly taught in that suburban area, were involved with McHenry County Community College’s environmental and energy events and consulted with the Chicago outdoor education program which used YMCA camp facilities.

We were shocked at how much the area had developed since we had last taught there. Former farm fields and woodlands have been replaced with housing and the many related services characteristic of suburbia. Economic growth marches on. The extent of growth makes it easy to understand why there have been e�orts to ban single family homes in some places. In the US, being able to purchase a single family home has long been a mark of economic success.

A few years ago, some farmers were increasingly alarmed at the loss of farmland to development as were existing taxpayers whose taxes were raised to cover the increased costs associated with providing services to accommodate the new homes and their occupants. James Kuntsler called building suburban homes and their related services as a major misallocation of investment due to the resource consumption in building them and continuing to service them. One of his books, The Long Emergency, described the potential impacts of declining energy resources on all aspects of our economy.

We have focused on energy issues in our writings but other environmental problems are inherent in the path of economic growth pursued following World War II. Adverse consequences of current patterns of economic growth include deterioration of water and soil, chemical contamination, biodiversity losses, altered biological cycles and climate change among many. Widespread

human impacts on the environment have led some scientists to refer to this time as the Anthropocene, a new geologic age.

We have focused on energy as it is considered to be the master resource driving economic and population growth which exploded since the end of WWII. Wars are often fought over controlling resources. Ironically, massive amounts of resources including energy and people are expended fighting them. Once again we hear talk of the possibility of using nuclear weapons which would dramatically intensify adverse global environmental and human impacts.

We remain focused on local possibilities to pursue less energy intensive lifestyles which can provide individuals and communities with lower energy costs and increased energy security and local job opportunities. Existing state and national incentives will help make local energy transitions. On the national level there is interest in reducing our vulnerability to disruptions in global

supply chains and building national supply chains to enhance our country’s ability to transition to cleaner sources. However, incentives can be changed if state and national policies change so it often pays to use incentives when they are available.

Much of the e�ort to transition to cleaner energy sources focuses on replacing existing technologies which are major contributors to environmental deterioration with cleaner energy sources which have fewer adverse environmental impacts. Social changes are also needed to reduce energy demand. Such changes can occur within families, in friendship networks and at community levels. Successful community e�orts rely on social skills and a willingness of people to work together. It requires a mindset change from a narrow focus on individual success which can be based on the notion that greed is good to a focus on our shared need for a healthy environment to sustain us.

Government Notices

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CHERRY VALLEY TOWNSHIP

ANNUAL TOWN MEETING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN

To the legal voters, residents of the Township of Cherry Valley, County of Winnebago, and State of Illinois, that the Annual Town Meeting will take place 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at 4875 Blackhawk Road, Rockford 61109.

Agenda and Order of Business

1. Nomination of meeting moderator

2. Election of moderator, swornin by Clerk

3. Annual Town Meeting called to order by moderator

4. Public comment

5. Distribution and approval of minutes of 2023 Annual Town Meeting

6. Distribution and approval of the Supervisor’s Annual Financial Statement

7. Resolution of 04-2024-1 for the transfer of $300,000 from the Town Fund to Permanent Road Fund

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Notice is hereby given that a tentative Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for Cherry Valley Township, in the county of Winnebago, state of Illinois, for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2024 and ending March 31, 2025, will be on file and available for public inspection at 4875 Blackhawk Rd., Rockford, 61109, from and after 7 a.m. Monday, April 1, 2024.

Notice is further given that a public hearing on said Budget and Appropriation Ordinance will be at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at 4875 Blackhawk Rd., Rockford 61109, and that final action on this ordinance may be taken at the public hearing.

Dated March 13, 2024

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Notice is hereby given that a tentative Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for the Cherry Valley Township Road District, in the county of Winnebago, state of Illinois, for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2024 and ending March 31, 2025, will be on file and available for public inspection at 4875 Blackhawk Rd., Rockford, 61109, from and after 7 a.m. Monday, April 1, 2024.

Notice is further given that a public hearing on said Budget and Appropriation Ordinance will be at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at 4875 Blackhawk Rd., Rockford 61109, and that final action on this ordinance shall be taken at the public hearing.

Dated March 13, 2024

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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 (CDST), Tuesday, April 9, 2024 sealed submittals IFB No. 24-45 Interior Signage at Five 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 14th day of March 2024, Board of Education in and for the School District of Rockford, Illinois.

Dane Youngblood Director of Purchasing 24889R TRRT 3/13

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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, April 4, 2024 sealed submittals for 24-50 Bulk Motor Oil, 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 14th day of March 2024, Board of Education in and for the School District of Rockford, Illinois.

Dane Youngblood Director of Purchasing 24890R TRRT 3/13

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NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENT & NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST A RELEASE OF FUNDS

March 13, 2024

Ms. Kristin Faust, Executive Director Illinois Housing Development Authority

111 E. Wacker Dr., Suite 1000 Chicago, Illinois 60601 (312) 836-5398

These notices shall satisfy two separate but related procedural requirements for activities to be undertaken by the Illinois Housing Development Authority. TO ALL INTERESTED AGENCIES, GROUPS AND PERSONS: REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS

On or about March 29, 2024, the above-named Illinois Housing Development Authority (the Authority) will submit a request to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the release of Federal funds under Title II (HOME Investment Partnerships Act) of the National Affordable Housing Act of 1990 for the following project: Project Name/I.D. Lafayette Apartments PID 12127

Project Location: 411 Mulberry Street, Rockford, IL 61101

Propose: The proposed project is the historic renovation & adaptive reuse of the Lafayette Hotel into 54 units of affordable housing. The adaptive reuse of the historic Lafayette Hotel will consist of a complete interior remodel of all units and much of the common space. The completed project will include all new MEP/HVAC equipment and supporting infrastructure, roof, and tuck pointing, historic window replacement as needed, and wall, trim, and floor finishes will be restored. All 54 units will include new demising walls, kitchens and baths appointed with modern cabinetry, counters, fixtures, and appliances. All units will be wired for cable TV and in-

ternet. All improvements will follow all requirements of the Historic Tax Credit preservation process.

Total Estimated Cost: The estimated total project cost is $17,612,723. In addition to the $2,374,000 IHDA HOME Loan, the proposed project will be funded with a Merchants Perm Loan, AHP Sponsor Loan, Rockford HOME, Merchants 4% LIHTC, and Merchants Housing Tax Credits.

Mitigation Measures and Conditions: The average radon level for the zip code is 5.2 pCi/L. The action level is 4.0 pCi/L. Therefore, a passive radon system will need to be installed. Please include in architectural plans and drawings. The system will need to be tested prior to occupancy. If the level comes in at or above 4.0 pCi/L than an active system will need to be installed.

FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT

The Authority has determined that the above project will have no significant impact on the human environment. Therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) is not required. Additional project information is contained in the Environmental Review Record (ERR) on file at IHDA Multifamily Financing Department, 111 E. Wacker Dr., Suite 1000, Chicago, IL 60601. The ERR will be made available to the public for review either electronically or by U.S. Mail. Please submit your request by U.S. Mail to Amy Coyne IHDA, Multifamily Financing Department, 111 E. Wacker Dr., Suite 1000, Chicago, IL 60601 or by email to acoyne@ihda.org.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to the Authority’s Multifamily Financing Department, 111 E. Wacker Dr., Suite 1000, Chicago, IL 60601. Comments may also be sent via email to acoyne@ihda. org. All comments received by March 28, 2024 will be considered by the Authority prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds.

ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION

The Authority certifies to HUD that the Authority and Ms. Kristin Faust, in her official capacity as Certifying Officer consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal courts if action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. HUD’s approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under the NEPA [National Environmental Policy Act of 1969] and related laws and authorities and allows the Illinois Housing Development Authority to use Program funds.

OBJECTION TO RELEASE OF FUNDS

HUD will accept objections to its release of fund and the Authority’s certification for a period of fifteen days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following bases:  (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of the Authority; or (b) the Authority has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 58; (c) the grant recipient or other participants in the development process have committed funds, incurred costs or undertaken activities not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by HUD or (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality.  Objections to HOME must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58, Sec.

58.76) and shall be addressed to Mr. Donald Kathan, Director of Community Planning and Development, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, 77 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois 60604 at CPD_COVID-19OEE-CHI@ hud.gov.  Objections to the release of funds on bases other than those stated above will not be considered by HUD. No objection received after April 15, 2024 will be considered by HUD. Potential objectors should contact HUD via email to verify the actual last day of the objection period.

Ms. Kristin Faust, Executive Director 24891R TRRT 3/13 n n n

SEIZING AGENCY

CASE NO. 23-025539

NOTICE OF PENDING FORFEITURE

TO: Ivory J. Holland and Arreon Pulliam, last known address(es) 10356 Monarch Rd., Apt. 2, Roscoe, IL 61073; hereby known as claimants.

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT

FORFEITURE PROCEEDINGS ARE

NOW PENDING AGAINST THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY:

Description (including VIN, serial or model no.): $4,689.00 U.S.

Currency (Value: $4,689.00); 2006

Acura RL, VIN#JH4KB16506C012506 (Value: $2,900.00)

Reason(s): (2) If money, things of value, books, records, or research products and materials including formulas, microfilm, tapes or data were seized, that the items seized were used or intended to be used to violate the Cannabis Control Act or the Controlled Substances Act.; (4) If money, negotiable instruments, or securities were seized, that the things were used, or intended to be used to commit or in any manner facilitate a felony violation of the Cannabis Control Act or any violation of the Controlled Substances Act; (5) If a substance containing cannabis or a controlled substance was seized, that the substance was produced, manufactured, delivered, distributed, dispensed, or possessed in violation of the Cannabis Control Act or the Controlled Substances Act;

(6) If any raw materials, products, or any equipment were seized, that the items seized were produced, delivered, or possessed in connection with any substance containing cannabis in violation of the Cannabis Control Act. This property was seized by law enforcement authorities on 9/30/2023, at the location of State Street and Fairview Avenue, Rockford, Winnebago County, IL. This property has been determined to be subject to forfeiture under the provisions of the Controlled Substances Act or the Cannabis Control Act for one or more of the reasons set forth in the attached document.

SUMMARY OF PROCEDURAL RIGHTS

If you have an ownership in any item listed above, any interest you may have may be forfeited unless you file a verified claim for the return of the property with the Drug Asset Forfeiture Unit of the Winnebago County State’s Attorney whose address is 400 West State Street, Rockford, IL 61101, setting forth your interest in the property and the reasons why your interest is not subject to forfeiture. You have forty-five days from receipt ofthis notice to file the verified claim with the State’s Attorney. If you fail to file the claim within 45 days ofreceipt of this notice, any interest you may have in the property will be forfeited to the State of Illinois.

SIGNED: Lafakeria Vaughn LAFAKERIA VAUGHN

CHIEF of the CIVIL BUREAU, On behalf of, J. HANLEY STATE’S ATTORNEY

DATED: November 1, 2023 24858R TRRT 3/20

n n n NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE:

The following self-storage Cube contents containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by CubeSmart to satisfy a lien on February 21,2024 at www. storagetreasures.com. Online Bids START approximately 14 days prior to the final sale date listed above at the stores and approximate times listed below:

Online Bids END Approx.

11:00AM at CubeSmart #6146, 7511 Vandiver Road, Rockford, Illinois 61112 (815) 277-4051:

Cube C6 Willy Lopez; Cube L6 Michael A Onley-Carr; Cube L19 Ruth Smith; Cube DD1 Kyle Barker.

Online Bids END Approx.

11:00AM at CubeSmart #5754, 3780 E. State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61108 (815) 668-0010:

Cube 38 Nicole Hamilton; Cube 64 Teresa Lawson; Cube 92 Demarcus Johnson; Cube 154 Vera Newton; Cube 278 Keaire McGhee; Cube 293 Timothy Delli; Cube 295 Ashley Cronin; Cube 298 Janice Charles; Cube 362 Delena Perry; Cube 368 Kayla J, Dean; Cube 407 Eric Woodson.

Online Bids END Approx:

11:30AM at CubeSmart #6150, 4548 American Road, Rockford, Illinois 61109 (815) 277-4049:

Cube A4 Shane Hobbs; Cube 1243 Letresha Cooper; Cube 1920 Julia Simkus; Cube 3413 Kayla Dixon; Cube 4265 Kevin PendletonMcPherson; Cube 5512 Bianca Webster; Cube 5927 Steven E. Menor.

Online Bids END Approx.

11:30AM at CubeSmart #6153, 4560 Stenstrom Road, Rockford, Illinois 61103 (815)277-4049:

Cube S7 Maria Lump; Cube S18 Precious Cross; Cube S80 Mickella Campbell; Cube S99 Jerome Egilske; Cube S90/91 Joan Marsala.

Online Bids END Approx:

12:00PM at CubeSmart #6152, 3015 N. Main, Rockford, Illinois 61103 (815) 277-4054:

Cube A72 Tanya Williams; Cube A130 Larry Blake; Cube A131 Corvell Davis; Cube B50 Tracey Sims;

Cube B79 Michele Tinn-Mitchell;

Cube B157/B158 Emily Burtick;

Cube B222 Melissa Southerland;

Cube B246 Michael Nichols;

Cube B309 Tanaisha Woods;

Cube B320 Lachanda James;

Cube B326 Brooke Symons;

Cube D16 Ralph Bridges.

Online Bids END Approx.

12:30PM at CubeSmart #6151, 6210 Forest Hills Road, Rockford, Illinois 61111 (815) 277-4052:

Cube 137 Brandon Tillery; Cube 310D Verna Curry; Cube 408D Coty Jackson; Cube 524 Cynthia Treadwell; Cube 534 Chris Poole. 24859R TRRT 3/13

Act, 1975 as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred.

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

DATED: 3/6/24 Paula Petry, Executor /s/ Sharon R. Rudy By: Sharon R. Rudy, Attorney Attorney Sharon R. Rudy, P.C. 124 N. Water Street, #305 Rockford, IL 61107 (815) 962-1910 service@sharonrudylaw.com

24892R TRRT 3/27 n n n SUPERIOR SELF STORAGE UNITS 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 March 13th 2004 at 8 A.M. and ending on March 22nd at 5 P.M. Bidding for the personal property described below can be done only on www.StorageTreasures.com: 204-Bonnie Jamison; 312–Melissa Cooper; 401,402–Tim Booth; 567–Joseph Pumilia; 573–Shawn Mason; 584–Dumitri Cristi; 638–Micheal Reany; 647–Reamble Lewis; 879, 413–Lasandra Townsend; 110–Darrel Reynolds; 114-Andrew Vogel; 215-Robert Douglas; 302-Jame Modest; 417-James Lobmner; 565Cody Fuller; 581-David Clark; 878, 883, 884-William Clark; 559-Darrion Guess. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid for a time of sale. All goods are sold as is and must be removed at the time of purchase from Superior Self Storage Units 1711 York Ave, Rockford, IL 61109. Superior Self Storage Units LLC reserves the right to withdraw any or all the above-described items from sale prior there-to. 24893R TRRT 3/20 n n n

PUBLIC NOTICE

LEGAL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that ON OR AFTER Saturday, March 23, 2024 AT 10:00AM a sale by online auction will be held at www.StorageAuctions.com, to sell the articles stored in the following units to enforce a lien pursuant of the Self-Service Storage Facility Act, (770 ILCS 95/1 et. Seq.) against such articles for storage furnished at Everything Self Storage, 7243 Cherryvale N Blvd, Rockford, IL 61112 (815-205-0055). Unit A114 - Monteil Gulley. 24894R TRRT 3/20 n n n

STATE OF ILLINOIS, CIRCUIT COURT WINNEBAGO COUNTY PUBLICATION NOTICE OF COURT

DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE (ADULT)

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STATE OF ILLINOIS, CIRCUIT COURT

WINNEBAGO COUNTY PUBLICATION NOTICE OF COURT

DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE (ADULT)

Request of:

MELISSA RENEE JONES,

Current Name

Case Number 2024-MR-65

There will be a court date on my Request to change my name from: Melissa Renee Jones to the new name of: Melissa Renee Jones-Guzman.

The court date will be held: on April 24, 2024 at 10:00 a.m., at 400 W. State St., Rockford, IL, Winnebago County, in Courtroom # 412.

/s/ Melissa Renee Jones

Current Name 24896R TRRT 3/27 n n n

STATE OF ILLINOIS, CIRCUIT COURT

WINNEBAGO COUNTY PUBLICATION NOTICE OF COURT

DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE (ADULT)

Request of:

TAW MEH, Current Name

Case Number 2024-MR-63

There will be a court date on my Request to change my name from: Taw Meh to the new name of: Rosalia Taw. The court date will be held: on May 1, 2024 at 10:00 a.m., at 400 W. State St., Rockford, IL, Winnebago County, in Courtroom # 426. /s/ Taw Meh

Current Name 24897R TRRT 3/27 n n n

STATE OF ILLINOIS, CIRCUIT COURT

WINNEBAGO COUNTY PUBLICATION NOTICE OF COURT

DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE (ADULT)

Request of: VAIL CORDELL,

Current Name

Case Number 2024-MR-67

There will be a court date on my Request to change my name from: Vail Cordell to the new name of: Vail R Cordell, III. The court date will be held: on May 1, 2024 at 10:00 a.m., at 400 W. State St., Rockford, IL, Winnebago County, in Courtroom # 412. /s/ Vail Cordell

Current Name 24898R TRRT 3/27 n n n

ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION

STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO

This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a construction business in said County and State under the name of A.R.T.G. Concrete Construction at the following post office addresses: 1531 Log Cabin Ave., Rockford, IL 61108; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Artemio Garcia

SIGNED: Artemio Garcia 3/4/24

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 4th day of March, A.D. 2024.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk

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ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION

3/4/24

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 4th day of March, A.D. 2024.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk

Krystal Soto, Deputy Clerk 24900R TRRT 3/27

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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 transportation business in said County and State under the name of MPG Transit at the following post office addresses: 139 S. Memorial Ave., Rockford, IL 61102; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Michael Padron

SIGNED: Michael Padron 2/15/24

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 15th day of February, A.D. 2024.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk

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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 hair salon business in said County and State under the name of Thairapy By Tie at the following post office addresses: 1024 Broadway, Rockford, IL 61104; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Tietha Bates SIGNED: Tietha Bates 3/5/24

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 5th day of March, A.D. 2024.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk

Lisa Nolley, Deputy Clerk 24902R TRRT 3/27 n n n

ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION

STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO

This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a food truck business in said County and State under the name of Sassy Mac Boys at the following post office addresses: 10823 Cleveland Road, Durand, IL 61024; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Donald E. Czyzyk

SIGNED: Donald E. Czyzyk 3/7/24

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 7th day of March, A.D. 2024.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk

Lisa Nolley, Deputy Clerk 24903R TRRT 3/27 n n n

ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION

STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO

to Paula Petry of San Diego, California, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is Sharon R. Rudy, 124 N. Water Street, #305, Rockford, Illinois 61107.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before September 13, 2024, 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

Request of: ERICKA NICHELLE VINES, Current Name Case Number 2024-MR-71 There will be a court date on my Request to change my name from: Ericka Nichelle Vines to the new name of: Erica Nechelle Vines.

The court date will be held: on May 1, 2024 at 10:00 a.m., at 400 W. State St., Rockford, IL, Winnebago County, in Courtroom # 412. /s/ Ericka N. Vines

Current Name 24895R TRRT 3/27

STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO

This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a trucking/construction business in said County and State under the name of Jerod Hanners Transport at the following post office addresses: 1717 Emmett Dr., Rockford, IL 61109; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Jerod Lee Hanners

SIGNED: Jerod Lee Hanners

This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a construction business in said County and State under the name of M.J.M. Construction Co. at the following post office addresses: 8708 South Main St., Rockford, IL 61102; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Mark Joseph Mitkusevitch

SIGNED: Mark Joseph Mitkusevitch 3/8/24

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 8th day of March, A.D. 2024.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk

Angela Reina, Deputy Clerk 24904R TRRT 3/27

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION

Plaintiff, -v.GONZALO EMILIO ALFARO, ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC.

ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC

Defendant 2023 FC 0000129 NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 21, 2023, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on March 22, 2024, 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:

THE EAST FIFTY-TWO (52) FEET OF LOTS ELEVEN (11) AND TWELVE (12) IN BLOCK FIVE (5) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT L M. NOLING’S SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 3 OF PLATS ON PAGE 18 IN THE RECORDERS OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS, THE WEST LINE OF SAID PREMISES BEING PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOTS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS.

Commonly known as 910 17TH AVE, ROCKFORD, IL 61104 Property Index No. 11-35209-008

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $62,974.53.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION

FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact CHAD LEWIS, ROBERTSON ANSCHUTZ

SCHNEID CRANE & PARTNERS, PLLC Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 205 N. MICHIGAN SUITE 810, CHICAGO, IL, 60601 (561) 241-6901. Please refer to file number 23-098032.

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.

CHAD LEWIS

ROBERTSON ANSCHUTZ SCHNEID

CRANE & PARTNERS, PLLC 205 N. MICHIGAN SUITE 810 CHICAGO IL, 60601 561-241-6901

E-Mail: ILMAIL@RASLG.COM

Attorney File No. 23-098032

Attorney ARDC No. 6306439

Case Number: 2023 FC 0000129

TJSC#: 43-3719

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 # 2023 FC 0000129

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS SERVIS ONE, INC DBA BSI FINANCIAL SERVICES Plaintiff, -v.-

WILLIAM BUTCHER, SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF WESLEY M CAMPBELL, DECEASED, FOUR RIVERS SANITATION AUTHORITY, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, STEVEN B CAMPBELL, DAVID CAMPBELL, TIMOTHY P WILLIAMS, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF WENDY S MEIERDRIK, BRANDON MEIERDRIK, BEN MEIERDRIK A/K/A BENNETT MEIERDRIK, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF WESLEY M CAMPBELL Defendant 23 FC 0000177

NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 2, 2024, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on April 5, 2024, 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 ONE HUNDRED SIXTEEN (116) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF SCARDA SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTH HALF (1/2) OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 11, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 22 OF PLATS ON PAGE 32 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE

COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS.

Commonly known as 1711 OVERDENE AVENUE, ROCKFORD, IL 61103

Property Index No. 11-11257-020

The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(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. 2212586IL_840410

Case Number: 23 FC 0000177

TJSC#: 44-298

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 # 23 FC 0000177

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n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTYROCKFORD, ILLINOIS PHH Mortgage Corporation

PLAINTIFF Vs. Julie K. Strain; Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Greg A. Strain; Julie Strain as Personal Representative of the Estate of Greg A. Strain, deceased;

Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants

DEFENDANTS

No. 2024-FC-0000056

NOTICE BY PUBLICATION

NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU:

Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Greg A. Strain

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: 662 Winfield Drive South Beloit, IL 61080 and which said Mortgage was made by:

Greg A. Strain the Mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for Ocwen Loan Servicing LLC, as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Winnebago County, Illinois, as Document No. 20151025696; and for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law and that the said suit is now pending.

NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this Court,

Thomas A. Klein Clerk of the Circuit Court 400 West State Street, Room 108 Rockford, IL 61101 on or before March 29, 2024, 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. 14-24-00072

NOTE: This law firm is a debt collector.

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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 consulting business in said County and State under the name of Savannah Laster at the following post office addresses: 1643 N. Alpine Rd., Suite 104, PMB 717, Rockford, IL 61107; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Savannah Michelle Laster

SIGNED: Savannah Michelle Laster 2/12/24

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 12th day of February, A.D. 2024.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk Crystal Miller, Deputy Clerk 24846R TRRT 3/13

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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 arts & crafts business in said County and State under the

name of Butterfly Lane Creations at the following post office addresses: 7111 Cindy Dr., New Milford, IL 61109; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Loraine Susan Humphries

SIGNED: Loraine Susan Humphries 2/23/24

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 23rd day of February, A.D. 2024.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk

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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 esthetics business in said County and State under the name of Cloud Nine & Co. Esthetics at the following post office addresses: 11447 2nd St., Unit 3, Roscoe, IL 61073; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Taylor Lynn Bolgert

SIGNED: Taylor Lynn Bolgert 2/22/24

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 22nd day of February, A.D. 2024.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk

Krystal Soto, Deputy Clerk 24848R TRRT 3/13 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 Agape Kreationz at the following post office addresses: 4157 Ashwinton Way, Rockford, IL 61109; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Tachonda Freshaun Hicks; Chris De’Sean Green

SIGNED: Tachonda Freshaun Hicks 2/26/24

SIGNED: Chris De’Sean Green 2/26/24

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 26th day of February, A.D. 2024.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk Lisa Nolley, Deputy Clerk 24849R TRRT 3/13 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:

WILLIAM M. KURTENBACH

CASE NO: 2024-PR-28 CLAIM NOTICE

NOTICE is given of the death of: WILLIAM M. KURTENBACH. Letters of Office were issued on February 22, 2024 to SHELLY L. DAMBMAN, 7073 Shannon Rte., Milledgeville, IL 61051, who is the legal representative of the estate.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before September 18, 2024, 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 ClerkProbate Division at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois, or with the estate legal representative, or both.

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

Dated: February 29, 2024 SHELLY L. DAMBMAN Executor

DATED: 2/29/24

Attorney For Estate: JEFFRY A. DAHLBERG #6206776 5130 North Second St. Loves Park, IL 61111 815-877-2593 24863R TRRT 3/20 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: JENNIE STUHLMANN, Deceased. CASE NO. 2023 PR 313 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE IS GIVEN of the death of JENNIE STUHLMANN. Letters of Office were issued on February 26, 2024, to Sheri Skog, 15168 Transit Road, St. Robert, MO 65584, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is MEGHAN BOLTE, 1707 East State Street, Rockford, IL 61104. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before September 6, 2024, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975 as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred.

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

Copies of claims filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office – 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: February 29, 2024 SHERI SKOG, Independent Executor Attorney Meghan Bolte Attorney for Estate 1707 East State Street Rockford, IL 61104 (815) 399-1400 24864R TRRT 3/20

n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS

THE ESTATE OF: MARYANN WISNIEWSKI Deceased Case No.: 2024-PR-44

NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the heirs of MARYANN WISNIEWSKI pursuant to 755 ILCS 5/6-10 that an order was entered by the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Illinois on February 22, 2024 admitting the Last Will and Testament of MARYANN WISNIEWKSI, dated April 2, 2020, to probate. Said order appointed Sharon R. Rudy as Executor of the Estate of MARYANN WISNIEWSKI, who died on January 13, 2024. If you believe that you are an heir to the Estate of MARYANN WISNIEWSKI please contact the undersigned in connection with your interest in the estate

YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED THAT within forty-two days after the effective date of the original order of admission any heir or legatee may file a petition with the Court to require proof of the will by testimony of the witnesses to the will in open court or other evidence, as provided in Section 6-21 of the Illinois Probate Act. Any heir or legatee also has the right under Sections 8-1 and 8-2 of the Illinois Probate Act to contest the validity of the will by filing a petition with the Court within six months after admission of the will to probate.

/s/ Sharon R. Rudy

Attorney Sharon R. Rudy, P.C.

#6183356

124 N. Water Street, #305 Rockford, IL 61107 (815) 962-1910

service@sharonrudylaw.com

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STATE OF ILLINOIS

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO

THE ESTATE OF: MARYANN WISNIEWSKI

Deceased

Case No.: 2024-PR-44

CLAIM NOTICE

NOTICE is given of the death of MaryAnn Wisniewski. Letters of Office were issued on February 22, 2024 to Sharon R. Rudy of Rockford, Illinois, who is the legal representative of the estate. Attorney Sharon R. Rudy also is acting as the attorney; her address is: 124 N. Water Street, #305, Rockford, Illinois 61107.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before September 15, 2024, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975 as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred.

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

A copy of any claim filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office, Probate Division, must be mailed or delivered to the legal representative and the attorney for the estate within ten days after it has been filed.

DATED: 2/29/24 /S/ Sharon R. Rudy

Attorney Sharon R. Rudy, Executor 124 N. Water Street, #305 Rockford, IL 61107 (815) 962-1910

service@sharonrudylaw.com

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State of Illinois

In the Circuit Court of the 17th Judicial Circuit Winnebago County

In re the Estate of: Zachary G. Peavler, Deceased.

Case No. 2023–PR–0000346

CLAIM NOTICE

Notice is given of the death of Zachary G. Peavler of Loves Park, Illinois. Letters of Office were issued on February 16, 2024, to Stephanee L. Glavin, 6405 Browns Parkway, Loves Park, IL 61111, 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 September 9, 2024, 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: March 6, 2024.

Prepared by: Stephen M. Langley –ARDC # 6280430

Law Office of Stephen M. Langley, P.C.

Attorney for Stephanee L. Glavin P.O. Box 1384

Rockford, IL 61105 (779) 774-9951

AttorneyLangley@yahoo.com

24867R TRRT 3/20 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS, CIRCUIT COURT

WINNEBAGO COUNTY

PUBLICATION NOTICE OF COURT

DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE (ADULT)

Request of: CARMELLA ROSE GOMEZ ,

Current Name Case Number 2024-MR-58

There will be a court date on my Request to change my name from: CARMELLA ROSE GOMEZ to the new name of: CARMELLA ROSE SALADINO.

The court date will be held: on April 25, 2024 at 10:00 a.m., at 400 W. State St., Rockford, IL, Winnebago County, in Courtroom # 412. /s/ Carmella Rose Gomez

Current Name 24868R TRRT 3/20 n n n

STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY IN RE THE ESTATE OF LAWRENCE FINNAN, Deceased No. 2022-PR-415 AMENDED CLAIMS NOTICE

NOTICE is given of the death of LAWRENCE FINNAN. Erica Finnan, whose address is 1115 21st Avenue, Rockford, Illinois, was appointed as Special Administrator of his estate on January 11, 2024. The attorney of record for the estate is Mary I. Wood of MacCloskeyKesler & Associates, 308 West State Street, Suite 200, Rockford IL 61101.

Claims may be filed on or before September 6, 2024, that date being at least six months from the date of first publication, or within three 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 West State Street, Rockford IL 61101, or with the Special Administrator, or both. Copies of any claim filed with the Circuit Clerk-Probate Division must be mailed or delivered to the 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 5128-4) any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the Clerk of the Court.

ERICA FINNAN, Special Administrator /s/ Mary I. Wood By: Mary I. Wood

Prepared by: Mary I. Wood,6301210

MacCloskeyKesler & Associates,LLP 308 West State Street Rockford IL 61101 (815)965-2000

EService@rockfordinjurylawyer. com

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS

U.S. Bank Trust National Association, as Trustee of the LB-Dwelling Series V Trust, PLAINTIFF, Vs.

Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Stanley Lathrop

AKA Stanley Douglas Lathrop; Jonathan Lathrop; Debra Sly; Tim Miller, as Special Representative for Stanley Lathrop

AKA Stanley Douglas Lathrop, deceased; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants, DEFENDANT(S).

Case No. 2023-FC-0000275

NOTICE BY PUBLICATION

NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU:

Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Stanley Lathrop AKA Stanley Douglas Lathrop; 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:

LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS: THE WESTERLY ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-THREE (133) FEET OF LOT THIRTY-SIX (36) AS DESIGNATED UPON PLAT OF WRIGHT AND KILES BLACKHAWK

ACRES, BEING PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION THIRTEEN (13), TOWNSHIP FORTY-SIX (46) NORTH, RANGE ONE (1), EAST OF THE THIRD (3RD)

P.M., THE PLAT OF WHICH IS RECORDED IN BOOK 20 OF PLATS ON PAGE 60 IN THE RECORDERS OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS.

COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1301 Watts Avenue, Rockton, IL 61072 and which said Mortgage was made by: Stanley Lathrop AKA Stanley Douglas Lathrop, the Mortgagor(s), to Citifinancial Services, Inc., and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of WINNEBAGO County, Illinois, as Document No. 0707887; and for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law and that 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 Rockford, IL 61101 on or before, April 5, 2024, A DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU AT ANYTIME AFTER THAT DAY AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRAYER OF SAID COMPLAINT.

SOTTILE & BARILE, LLC 1415 West 22nd Street, Tower Floor Oak Brook, IL 60523 (312) 883-2810

Pleadings E-mail Address: illinois@sottileandbarile.com

NOTE: This law firm is a debt collector I3239199 P24850R TRRT 3/20 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.KRYSTLE J TESTA, ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY,

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

ACTING BY AND THROUGH ITS AGENCY THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT,

HARRISON PARK SUBDIVISION ASSOCIATION INC

Defendant

2023 FC 0000112 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 31, 2023, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on April 1, 2024, 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 TWO HUNDRED THIRTY-ONE (231) AS DESIGNATED UPON FINAL PLAT NO. 6 OF HARRISON PARK SUBDIVISION, BEING A RESUBDIVISION OF LOT TWO HUNDRED TWENTY-ONE (221) OF THE FINAL PLAT NO. 5 OF HARRISON PARK SUBDIVISION, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF THE NORTH FRACTIONAL HALF OF SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 43 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS, THE PLAT OF WHICH RESUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 44 OF PLATS ON PAGE 25A IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 5573

SEDGEWAY DR, ROCKFORD, IL 61109 Property Index No. 16-04257-022

The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $109,206.95.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

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

interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, contact CHAD LEWIS, ROBERTSON ANSCHUTZ

SCHNEID CRANE & PARTNERS, PLLC Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 205 N. MICHIGAN SUITE 810, CHICAGO, IL, 60601 (561) 241-6901. Please refer to file number 23-098836.

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.

CHAD LEWIS

ROBERTSON ANSCHUTZ SCHNEID

CRANE & PARTNERS, PLLC 205 N. MICHIGAN SUITE 810 CHICAGO IL, 60601 561-241-6901

E-Mail: ILMAIL@RASLG.COM

Attorney File No. 23-098836

Attorney ARDC No. 6306439

Case Number: 2023 FC 0000112

TJSC#: 43-3509

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 # 2023 FC 0000112

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY NORTHWEST BANK OF ROCKFORD, Plaintiff, VS.

THOMAS S. VOJTECH, STATE OF ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTHCARE AND FAMILY SERVICES CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT AND ASSET RECOVERY UNIT, UNKNOWN OTHERS, NON RECORD CLAIMANTS AND UNKNOWN TENANTS, Defendants.

CASE NO. 2024 FC 62

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: Lot Fifty (50) as designated upon the Plat of Giolitto Subdivision, part of Section 6, Township 44 North, Range 2 East of the Third Principal Meridian, the Plat of which Subdivision is recorded in Book 23 of Plats on Page 39 in the Recorder’s Office ow Winnebago County, Illinois; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois. Commonly known as: 6229 John

Street Loves Park, Illinois 61111 Property Code: 150A 055

P.I.N. Number: 12-06-253-002

And for other relief, that the action was filed on or about February 20, 2024. 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 Thomas S. Vojtech. An identification of the mortgage sought to be foreclosed is as follows:

Mortgagor – THOMAS S. VOJTECH Mortgagee – Northwest Bank of Rockford.

Date of Mortgage – April 25, 2022.

Date of Recording – May 12, 2022. County of Recording – Winnebago Recording Document – 2022015275

NOW THEREFORE, unless you Unknown Others, Nonrecord Claimants and Unknown Tenants, the said Defendant, file your Answer to the Complaint in said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein in the said Circuit Court of the 17th Judicial Circuit, Winnebago County, 400 W. State Street in the City of Rockford, State of Illinois on or before April 28, 2024, 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 26th day of February, 2024.

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 24860R TRRT 3/20 n n n

STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO WARNER CONTRACTING, LLC, an Illinois limited liability company, d/b/a Warner Roofing & Restoration, Plaintiff, vs. JAMES J. APPINO, MICHELLE P. ANGILERI, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. as nominee for ACADEMY MORTGAGE CORPORATION, unknown owners and non-record claimants, Defendants.

No. 2024 CH 21 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION AS TO UNKNOWN OWNERS AND

Illinois. The lienor of said Mechanics Lien is WARNER CONTRACTING, LLC d/b/a Warner Roofing & Restoration, an Illinois limited liability company.

The owner of record is JAMES J. APPINO and MICHELLE P. ANGILERI.

NOW, THEREFORE, unless you, NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS and UNKNOWN OWNERS, Defendants, file your answer to the complaint for foreclosure in this cause or otherwise make your appearance therein in the Circuit Court of the 17th Judicial Circuit, Winnebago County, Illinois, held in the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 W. State St., Rockford, IL 61101, on or before April 19, 2024, which is thirty (30) days after the last date of publication, default may be entered against you and each of you at any time after that day and a judgment for foreclosure entered in accordance with the prayer of the complaint for foreclosure.

Thomas A. Klein, Circuit Clerk Elizabeth M. Groncki-Boger (6283004)

Attorney for Plaintiff DERANGO & CAIN, LLC 120 W. State Street, Suite 303 Rockford, Illinois 61101 (815)962-5490

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STATE OF ILLINOIS

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

WINNEBAGO COUNTY NORTHWEST BANK OF ROCKFORD, Plaintiff, VS.

KENNETH SASMAN, UNKNOWN OTHERS, NONRECORD CLAIMANTS and UNKNOWN TENANTS, VILLAGE OF MACHESNEY PARK, Defendants.

CASE NO. 2024 FC 70 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE

THE REQUISITE Affidavit for Publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to the Unknown Others, Non Record Claimants and Unknown Others, the Defendants in the above-entitled suit, that the said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of the 17th Judicial Circuit, Winnebago County, Illinois, against you praying for a foreclosure of a mortgage upon the following property:

Lot Twenty Four (24) as designated upon the Plat of Buena Vista Subdivision, being a Subdivision of a part of the Southwest Quarter (1/4) of Section 18, Township 45 North, Range 2 East of the Third Principal Meridian, the Plat of which Subdivision is recorded in Book 20 of Plats on Page 25 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois.

Commonly known as: 10728

Ventura Blvd. Machesney Park, Illinois 61115.

P.I.N. Number: 08-18-301-003

Property Code: 126C 022

And for other relief, that the action was filed on or about February 23, 2024.

Common Address: 2005 Greenfield Lane, Rockford, Illinois 61107

PIN: 12-17-302-003

Property Code: 161C 480

Legal Description:

Lot Two Hundred Six (206) as designated upon Plat No. 2 of Edgebrook Subdivision, of part of the West Half (1/2) of Section 17, Township 44 North, Range 2 East of the Third Principal Meridian, the Plat of which Subdivision is recorded in Book 4 of Plats on Page 3 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of

swer to the Complaint in said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein in the said Circuit Court of the 17th Judicial Circuit, Winnebago County, 400 W. State Street in the City of Rockford, State of Illinois on or before April 28, 2024, 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 28th day of February, 2024.

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 24862R TRRT 3/20 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 17th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS U.S. Bank Trust National Association as Trustee of the Cabana Series IV Trust, PLAINTIFF, Vs. Sandra K. Madonia AKA Sandra K. Chaffin; Frank Madonia; Wilmington Trust, NA, successor trustee to Citibank, N.A., as Trustee for the SACO I Trust 2006-2, Mortgage-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-2; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants, DEFENDANT(S).

Case No. 2024-FC-0000021 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: Sandra K. Madonia AKA Sandra K. Chaffin

Frank Madonia

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: LOT EIGHTEEN (18) AS DESIGNATED UPON PLAT NO. 1 OF KENSINGTON, BEING PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 20, TOWNSHIP 46 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 41 OF PLATS OF PAGE 59A IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS..

limited exemptions. To E-file, you must first create an account with an e-filing service provider. Visit http://efile.illinoiscourts.gov/ serviceproviders.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 contact the Clerk of this Court.

SOTTILE & BARILE, LLC

1415 West 22nd Street, Tower Floor Oak Brook, IL 60523 (312) 883-2810

Pleadings E-mail Address: illinois@sottileandbarile.com

NOTE: This law firm is a debt collector

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NOTICE BY PUBLICATION

In the matter of the Petition for Adoption of JORDYN ANDERSON, a female child.

CASE NO: 2023 AD 191

To: ROB KING and ALL WHOM IT

MAY CONCERN:

Take notice that on the 11th day of October, 2023, a Petition for Adoption was filed in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Illinois, 17th Judicial Circuit, for the adoption of a child named Jordyn Anderson, and that in Courtroom 216 (Zoom ID# 824 3365 5292), on the 5th day of April, 2024, at the hour of 8:35 a.m., or as soon thereafter as this cause may be heard, a hearing will be held upon the Petition for Adoption.

Now, unless you, Rob King and All Whom It May Concern, appear at the hearing and show cause against the Petition, the Petition may be taken for confessed as against you and an Order, Judgment, or Decree entered. Dated at Rockford, Illinois this 28th day of February, 2024.

Thomas Klein Clerk of the Circuit Court 24873R TRRT 3/20 n n n

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS ROCKET MORTGAGE, LLC

F/K/A QUICKEN LOANS, LLC

F/K/A QUICKEN LOANS INC.

Plaintiff, -v.-

ALVIN R. WILLIAMS, VEDA M. WILLIAMS, BARCLAYS BANK DELAWARE, CAPITAL ONE N.A., SWEDISH AMERICAN HEALTH SYSTEM CORP.

Defendant 2022-FC-0000095

NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $94,918.26.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, contact JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC

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 Kenneth Sasman. An identification of the mortgage sought to be foreclosed is as follows:

Mortgagor – Kenneth Sasman Mortgagee – Northwest Bank of Rockford

Date of Mortgage - February 27, 2017 and modified July 25, 2019

Date of Recording – March 1 2017

County of Recording – Winnebago Recording Document – 20171006066

NOW THEREFORE, unless you the Unknown Others, Nonrecord Claimants and Unknown Tenants, the said Defendants, file your An-

COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 13159 Huntington Chase Rockton, IL 61072 and which said Mortgage was made by: Sandra K. Madonia AKA Sandra K. Chaffin, Frank Madonia the Mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as a nominee for Union Federal Bank of Indianapolis, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of WINNEBAGO County, Illinois, as Document No. 0578551; modified 2019016376.; and for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law and that 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. Klien Clerk of the Circuit Court 400 West State St Rockford, IL 61101 on or before, April 5, 2024, A DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU AT ANYTIME AFTER THAT DAY AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRAYER OF SAID COMPLAINT. E-filing is now mandatory for documents in civil cases with

GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 14, 2023, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on April 8, 2024, 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 EIGHTY-EIGHT (88) AS DESIGNATED UPON PLAT NO. 4 OF FOREST HILLS FARMS SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 28, TOWNSHIP 45 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 33 OF PLATS ON PAGE 145A IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBEGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBEGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS.

Commonly known as 6324

WEATHERVANE LANE, MACHESNEY PARK, IL 61115

Property Index No. 08-28103-004

Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 30 N. LASALLE STREET, SUITE 3650, Chicago, IL, 60602 (312) 541-9710. Please refer to file number 22 9161.

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.

JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC

30 N. LASALLE STREET, SUITE 3650 Chicago IL, 60602 312-541-9710

E-Mail: ilpleadings@johnsonblumberg.com

Attorney File No. 22 9161

Case Number: 2022-FC-0000095

TJSC#: 44-530

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-0000095

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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: SHELLY CIACCIO, Decedent.

CASE NO. 2024-PR-37 CLAIM NOTICE

NOTICE is given of the death of SHELLY CIACCIO. Letters of Office were issued on the 13th day of February, 2024 to Robert Ciaccio, 826 Frazier Road, Crossville, TN 38572, who is the legal representative of the Estate. The attorney for the Estate is GEORGE P. HAMPILOS, of Hampilos & Associates, Ltd., 308 West State Street, Suite 210, Rockford, Illinois 61101.

Claims against the Estate may be filed on or before August 28, 2024, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975 as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred.

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

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

Dated: February 19, 2024

By: /s/George P. Hampilos, Esq George P. Hampilos, Esq.

George P. Hampilos — ARDC #6210622

HAMPILOS & ASSOCIATES, LTD.

308 West State Street, Suite 210 Rockford, Illinois 61101

Telephone: 815-962-0044

Fax: 815-962-6250 georgehamp@aol.com 24839R TRRT 3/13 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: MARY WAMBUI NJARAMBA, Deceased.

CASE NO. 2023-PR-351 CLAIM NOTICE

NOTICE is given of the death of MARY WAMBUI NJARAMBA.

Circuit Clerk’s Office--Probate Division, must be mailed or delivered to the Estate’s legal representative and to their attorney within ten days after it has been filed.

Dated: February 22, 2023

By:_/s/ Thomas C. Laye, Esq. Thomas C. Laye, Esq.

Thomas C. Laye – ARDC #6320977

HAMPILOS & ASSOCIATES, LTD. 308 West State Street, Suite 210 Rockford, Illinois 61101

Telephone: 815-962-0044

Fax: 815-962-6250 thomas@hampiloslaw.com

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NOTICE OF COURT DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE (ADULT)

Request of: ANDREA CENTENO, Current Name

Case Number 24-MR-52

There will be a court date on my Request to change my name from: Andrea Centeno to the new name of: Andrea Centeno Ramirez.

The court date will be held: on April 18, 2024 at 10:00 a.m., at 400 W. State St., Rockford, IL, Winnebago County, in Courtroom # 412.

/s/ Andrea Centeno

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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 landscaping business in said County and State under the name of Chava Landscaping at the following post office addresses: 2621 Cascade Dr., Rockford, IL 61109; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Salvador Gonzalez

SIGNED: Salvador Gonzalez 2/21/24

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 21st day of February, A.D. 2024.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk

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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 lifestyle retail business in said County and State under the name of Serenity Loft at the following post office addresses: 128 S. Blackhawk Blvd., Rockton, IL 61072; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Angelique Diane Sims

SIGNED: Angelique Diane Sims 2/21/24

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 21st day of February, A.D. 2024.

the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975 as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred.

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

Copies of claims filed with the

of April, 2024, at the hour of 10:00 a.m., or as soon thereafter as this cause may be heard, a hearing will be held upon the Petition to Appoint Co-Guardians of the Person of the Minor.

Now, unless you appear at the hearing and show cause against the Petition, the Petition may be taken for confessed as against you and an Order, Judgment, or Decree entered.

Dated at Rockford, Illinois this 28th day of February, 2024. Thomas Klein Clerk of the Circuit Court

ERIN L. NASH #6304953

Nash Law Office, P.C. 4615 East State Street, Suite 201 Rockford, IL 61108 (815) 397-7500

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STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO

This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a cleaning business in said County and State under the name of Monday-Friday Cleaning Service at the following post office addresses: 1260 Rose Ave., Rockford, IL 61102; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Rey Asterio Antonutti

SIGNED: Rey Asterio Antonutti 2/29/24

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 29th day of February, A.D. 2024. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Krystal Soto, Deputy Clerk 24880R TRRT 3/20

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STATE OF ILLINOIS, CIRCUIT COURT

WINNEBAGO COUNTY PUBLICATION NOTICE OF COURT

DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE (ADULT)

Request of:

CHEYENNE AMANDA ROSE DOBBS,

Current Name

Case Number 2024-MR-53

There will be a court date on my Request to change my name from: Cheyenne Amanda Rose Dobbs to the new name of: Cheyenne Amanda Rose Campillo.

The court date will be held: on April 17, 2024 at 9:00 a.m., at 400 W. State St., Rockford, IL, Winnebago County, in Courtroom # 412.

/s/ Cheyenne Amanda Rose

Dobbs

Current Name

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STATE OF ILLINOIS, CIRCUIT COURT

WINNEBAGO COUNTY PUBLICATION NOTICE OF COURT

DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE (ADULT)

Request of:

PENTRECIA D. WOODS,

Current Name

Case Number 2024-MR-66

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to Respondent Sandra Warner that Petitioner Mario Portillo 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 April 5, 2024, a judgment by default may be entered against you at any time thereafter for the relief requested in the petition.

/s/ Mario Portillo, Petitioner

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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 rental and advertising business in said County and State under the name of Big Amp at the following post office addresses: 1226 Arnold Ave., Rockford, IL 61108; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Dante Carmen Drayton

SIGNED: Dante Carmen Drayton 2/27/24

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 27th day of February, A.D. 2024.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk Krystal Soto, Deputy Clerk 24875R TRRT 3/20 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 nail salon business in said County and State under the name of Nailz By Mya at the following post office addresses: 5579 Pierce Lane, South Beloit, IL 61080; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Mya C. Jalbert

SIGNED: Mya C. Jalbert 2/27/24

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 27th day of February, A.D. 2024.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk

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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 construction and remodeling business in said County and State under the name of Goliath Constructions at the following post office addresses: 609 Glendale Ave., Rockford, IL 61108; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Jose Luis Mancilla

SIGNED: Jose Luis Mancilla 2/27/24

or transacting such business are as follows: Courtney Nicole Haugdahl

SIGNED: Courtney Nicole Haugdahl 2/28/24

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 28th day of February, A.D. 2024.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk

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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 towing and recovery business in said County and State under the name of Fathead Towing and Recovery at the following post office addresses: 1004 Greglynn St., Machesney Park, IL 61115; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Joseph Leonard Strobbe; Crystal Dawn Byers

SIGNED: Joseph Leonard Strobbe 2/29/24

SIGNED: Crystal Dawn Byers 2/29/24

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 29th day of February, A.D. 2024.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk

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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 retail business in said County and State under the name of K&P Beverages Inc. at the following post office addresses: 3135 N. Rockton Ave., Rockford, IL 61103; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Priyank S. Patel

SIGNED: Priyank S. Patel 2/29/24 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 29th day of February, A.D. 2024.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk Crystal Miller, Deputy Clerk 24881R TRRT 3/20 n n n

ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION

STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO

This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a selling comics and collectibles business in said County and State under the name of Hero Haven at the following post office addresses: 1621 Post Ave., Rockford, IL 61103; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Justus Auman

SIGNED: Justus Auman 3/1/24

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 1st day of March, A.D. 2024.

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/her attorney within ten days after it has been filed.

Mark D. Brynteson Attorney for Administrator

Prepared by: Mark Brynteson // ARDC 627884 2969 Rolling Meadow Court Belvidere, IL 61008

Office: 815-569-4280

Fax: 815-459-4075

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U.S. Bank National Association PLAINTIFF Vs. Justin L. Hettler; Heather N. Hettler; Illinois Housing Development Authority; United States of AmericaSecretary of Housing and Urban Development;

Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants DEFENDANTS No. 2023-FC-0000436 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: Justin L. Hettler

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: 2316 Spring Brook Avenue Rockford, IL 61107 and which said Mortgage was made by: Justin L. Hettler

Winnebago # 531

Our File No. 14-23-07001

NOTE: This law firm is a debt collector.

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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 bin cleaning service business in said County and State under the name of Bin Kleen at the following post office addresses:

206 Woodrow St., Rockford, IL 61102; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Billy Ray Philbee III

SIGNED: Billy Ray Philbee III 3/11/24

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 11th day of March, A.D. 2024.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk Crystal Miller, Deputy Clerk 24905R TRRT 3/27 n n n

STATE OF ILLINOIS

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN PROBATE

In the Matter of the Estate of:

WARD W. MILLER, Deceased.

CASE NO. 2024 PR 32 CLAIM NOTICE

NOTICE is given of the death of Ward W. Miller. Letters of Office were issued on February 8, 2024 to Jeremy P. Bergstrom who is the Executor of the estate. The attorney for the estate is Timothy F. Horning, 3400 North Rockton Avenue, Rockford, IL 61103.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before September 1, 2024 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 representatives, or both.

is BRIAN K. LARKIN, ONE COURT PLACE, SUITE 301, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS 61101.

NOTICE is also given to Jeannine S. McCallum of the Entry of the Order Appointing Administrator which order was entered on March 7, 2024, appointing the co-executors of the estate.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before September 13, 2024, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or Delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975 as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk-Probate Division at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 W. State Street, Rockford, 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 their attorney within ten days after it has been filed. Within 42 days after the effective date of the original order of admission any heir or legatee may file a petition with the court to require proof of the will by testimony of the witnesses to the will in open court or other evidence, as provided in Section 6-21 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/6-21). Any heirs or legatee also have the right under Section 8-1 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/8-1) to contest the validity of the will by filing a petition with the court within 6 months after admission of the will to probate.

DATED: March 11, 2024 /s/ Jon W. Swanson, Jr and James E. Swanson

JON W. SWANSON, JR AND JAMES E. SWANSON

Brian K. Larkin

One Court Place, Suite 301 Rockford, IL 61101 815-964-4601

Brian@BLarkinLaw.com

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NOTICE BY PUBLICATION

In the matter of the Petition for Adoption of ISAIAH JUDE MULLIGAN, a male child.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk

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STATE OF ILLINOIS

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO

In the Interest of: Jazmyn Marie Anderson, A Minor.

Case no: 2024 GR 45

NOTICE BY PUBLICATION

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:

Take notice that on the 28th day of February, 2024, a Petition to Appoint Co-Guardians of the Person of the Minor was filed in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Illinois, 17th Judicial Circuit, and that in Room 314 the Winnebago County Courthouse, on the 3rd day

There will be a court date on my Request to change my name from: Pentrecia D. Woods to the new name of: Pentrecia D. Howard.

The court date will be held: on April 24, 2024 at 10:00 a.m., at 400 W. State St., Rockford, IL, Winnebago County, in Courtroom # 314. /s/ Pentrecia D. Woods

Current Name

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STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO

IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF:

MARIO PORTILLO, Petitioner, vs. SANDRA WARNER, Respondent.

Case No. 2023-DN-521

NOTICE BY PUBLICATION

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 27th day of February, A.D. 2024.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk

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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 home based business selling my personal artwork online and through consignment at local businesses business in said County and State under the name of Benevolent (Force of Nature) Creations by Courtney Haugdahl at the following post office addresses: 221 S. London Ave., Rockford, IL 61104; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting

Lori Gummow, County Clerk

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

IN RE THE ESTATE OF: Michael Mahoney, Sr. Deceased.

Case No: 2024 PR 43 CLAIM NOTICE

NOTICE is given of the death of Michael Mahoney, Sr. Letters of Administration were issued on February 20, 2024, to Michael Mahoney, Jr., who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is Mark Brynteson, 2969 Rolling Meadow Court, Belvidere, IL 61008. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before August 28, 2024, that

Heather N. Hettler the Mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for Alpine Bank & Trust Co., as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Winnebago County, Illinois, as Document No. 20141033533 re-recorded as 20141037265 modified with 2023012936; 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 April 12, 2024, 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

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

Dated: February 19, 2024

Jeremy P. Bergstrom Executor of the Estate of Ward W. Miller, Deceased Timothy F. Horning

MEYER & HORNING, P.C. 3400 North Rockton Ave. Rockford, IL 61103 (815) 636-9300

thmeyerhorning@aol.com

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Case No. 24 PR 62 CLAIM NOTICE AND NOTICE TO JEANNINE S. MCCALLUM

NOTICE is given of the death of JANICE K. SWANSON on February 7, 2024, Letters of Office were issued on March 8, 2024 to Jon W. Swanson, Jr and James E. Swanson, who are the legal representatives of the estate. The attorney for the estate

CASE NO: 2024 AD 23

To: SAVANNA DENTON and ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Take notice that on the 21st day of February, 2024, a Petition for Adoption was filed in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Illinois, 17th Judicial Circuit, for the adoption of a child named Isaiah Jude Mulligan, and that on the second floor of the Winnebago County Juvenile Justice Center, on the 25th day of March, 2024, at the hour of 8:30 a.m., or as soon thereafter as this cause may be heard, a hearing will be held upon the Petition for Adoption.

Now, unless you, Savanna Rose Denton and All Whom It May Concern, appear at the hearing and show cause against the Petition, the Petition may be taken for confessed as against you and an Order, Judgment, or Decree entered. Dated at Rockford, Illinois this 21st day of February, 2024.

Thomas Klein Clerk of the Circuit Court

ERIN L. NASH #6304953

Nash Law Office, P.C. 4615 East State Street, Suite 201 Rockford, IL 61108 (815) 397-7500

erin@nashlawofficepc.com

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REAL ESTATE NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.- KRYSTLE J TESTA, ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ACTING BY AND THROUGH ITS AGENCY THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, HARRISON PARK SUBDIVISION ASSOCIATION INC Defendant 2023 FC 0000112 NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 31, 2023, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on April 1, 2024, 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 5573 SEDGEWAY DR, ROCKFORD, IL 61109

Property Index No. 16-04-257-022

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $109,206.95.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, contact CHAD LEWIS, ROBERTSON ANSCHUTZ SCHNEID CRANE & PARTNERS, PLLC Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 205 N. MICHIGAN SUITE 810, CHICAGO, IL, 60601 (561) 241-6901. Please refer to file number 23-098836.

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.

CHAD LEWIS ROBERTSON ANSCHUTZ SCHNEID CRANE & PARTNERS, PLLC 205 N. MICHIGAN SUITE 810 CHICAGO IL, 60601 561-241-6901

E-Mail: ILMAIL@RASLG.COM

Attorney File No. 23-098836

Attorney ARDC No. 6306439

Case Number: 2023 FC 0000112

TJSC#: 43-3509

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 # 2023 FC 0000112 I3239396

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.- GONZALO EMILIO ALFARO, ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC Defendant 2023 FC 0000129

NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 21, 2023, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on March 22, 2024, 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 910 17TH AVE, ROCKFORD, IL 61104

Property Index No. 11-35-209-008

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $62,974.53.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, contact CHAD LEWIS, ROBERTSON ANSCHUTZ SCHNEID CRANE & PARTNERS, PLLC Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 205 N. MICHIGAN SUITE 810, CHICAGO, IL, 60601 (561) 241-6901. Please refer to file number 23-098032.

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.

CHAD LEWIS

ROBERTSON ANSCHUTZ SCHNEID CRANE & PARTNERS, PLLC 205 N. MICHIGAN SUITE 810 CHICAGO IL, 60601 561-241-6901

E-Mail: ILMAIL@RASLG.COM

Attorney File No. 23-098032

Attorney ARDC No. 6306439

Case Number: 2023 FC 0000129

TJSC#: 43-3719

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.

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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.- ALVIN R. WILLIAMS, VEDA M. WILLIAMS, BARCLAYS BANK DELAWARE, CAPITAL ONE N.A., SWEDISH AMERICAN HEALTH SYSTEM CORP. Defendant 2022-FC-0000095 NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 14, 2023, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on April 8, 2024, 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 6324 WEATHERVANE LANE, MACHESNEY PARK, IL 61115

Property Index No. 08-28-103-004

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $94,918.26.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, contact JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 30 N. LASALLE STREET, SUITE 3650, Chicago, IL, 60602 (312) 541-9710. Please refer to file number 22 9161.

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.

JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC 30 N. LASALLE STREET, SUITE 3650 Chicago IL, 60602 312-541-9710

E-Mail: ilpleadings@johnsonblumberg.com

Attorney File No. 22 9161

Case Number: 2022-FC-0000095

TJSC#: 44-530

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-0000095

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ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS SERVIS ONE, INC DBA BSI FINANCIAL SERVICES Plaintiff, -v.- WILLIAM BUTCHER, SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF WESLEY M CAMPBELL, DECEASED, FOUR RIVERS SANITATION AUTHORITY, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, STEVEN B CAMPBELL, DAVID CAMPBELL, TIMOTHY P WILLIAMS, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF WENDY S MEIERDRIK, BRANDON MEIERDRIK, BEN MEIERDRIK A/K/A BENNETT MEIERDRIK, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF WESLEY M CAMPBELL Defendant 23 FC 0000177 NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 2, 2024, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on April 5, 2024, 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 1711 OVERDENE AVENUE, ROCKFORD, IL 61103

Property Index No. 11-11-257-020

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

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. 22-12586IL_840410

Case Number: 23 FC 0000177

TJSC#: 44-298

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 # 23 FC 0000177

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Crossword Theme: SPRING’S IN THE AIR

WEEK OF MARCH 3 TO 9, 2024

THE LUCKIEST SIGNS THIS WEEK: AQUARIUS, PISCES AND ARIES

ARIES

Across

1. College cadet program

5. Comedian Schumer

8. Not square

11. October birthstone

12. Dueling weapon

13. Flambé

15. Capital of Azerbaijan

16. Rugged rock

17. Actress Vergara

18. *What many chicks are doing in spring

20. “Me and Bobby McGee” singer-songwriter

21. *What the weather does in spring across the U.S.

22. Make a seam

23. Old name for 5-iron in golf

26. Facing

30. 20s dispenser

31. Bodily fluids

34. Steak choice

35. Dungeness and snow, e.g.

37. “Chapter” in history

38. African antelope

43. Knock-at-the-door onomatopoeia

45. ____ the Great, king of Persia

47. Give it a go

48. Fraternity K

50. Dr Pepper, e.g.

52. *The Beach Boys: “Spring ____, good vibration”

55. Member of Nahuatl people

56. #23 Across, e.g.

57. Articulated

59. Salary increase

60. Umbilical connection

61. Volcano in Sicily

62. Robinson or Doubtfire

63. Bajillion years

64. One-horse carriage

Down

1. What highwaymen do

2. Moonfish

3. Bangladeshi currency

4. Type of purse

You may get the idea to broaden your intellect and spirituality through education. If you have young children on spring break, you’ll be pleasantly surprised to discover the joys of spending time with them.

TAURUS

This is a good week to apply for a loan or renegotiate your mortgage. You’ll find a lasting solution to your financial problems without sacrificing your comfort. You’ll be able to smile and enjoy life once again.

GEMINI

You’ll have a heavy workload this week due to many clients, all of whom will turn out to be very lucrative. If you’re single, you could meet your soulmate at an event with friends.

CANCER

Take the time you need to think about certain projects. Carefully verify the details and negotiate beneficial terms. In your relationship, small gestures will positively impact harmony and intimacy.

LEO

Moving requires meticulous planning. You must take the first steps and assess the work required. You’ll feel a special pride in arranging your space to your liking, both at work and at home.

VIRGO

You must prioritize your health this week. You’ll start a new diet that will improve your quality of life and boost your selfesteem. Your perseverance and commitment to yourself will pay off and your achievements will be the proof.

LIBRA

Critical minds are gravitating around you. You’ll need to develop solid arguments to confront them. You could set yourself apart by clearly expressing what others are thinking in online forums.

8. High quality sound reproduction, for short

SCORPIO

lonely winter”

38. Highly skilled

9. *Purple flower that starts blooming in spring

You could receive an unexpected amount of money, a refund or an adjustment of some kind. In your relationship, you could be made to wait or postpone a date you were excited about.

10. Fairytale insomnia cause

40. *Official start of spring

41. Make bigger

44. Vanish without this?

SAGITTARIUS

12. Like repeating tunnel sound

13. Off kilter

14. *”Spring ____, fall back”

46. Elevates

48. Dry plateau in South Africa

Don’t rush into any decisions, especially when it comes to money or relationships. As you contemplate new beginnings, various elements will slow your progress, teaching you the value of patience.

49. Oak nut

50. Same as tsar

19. Spring mattress filler

CAPRICORN

22. Acronym in a bottle

23. Ceremonial staff bearer

24. Skylit lobbies

25. “Designing Women” star Jean ____

WEEK OF MARCH 10 TO 16, 2024

THE LUCKIEST SIGNS THIS WEEK: TAURUS, GEMINI AND CANCER

ARIES

It feels like time is flying. You love the finer things in life, which could lead you to explore high­end stores and restaurants for a touch of luxury. Take the opportunity to revitalize your wardrobe and adopt a new style.

TAURUS

You’ll overcome your fears and apprehensions to pursue your passions. Your remarkable creativity will guide you in the right direction. This will allow you to create a masterpiece. You’ll receive some form of compensation for it.

GEMINI

You’ll be in high demand by everyone this week. Your popularity will reach new heights with work colleagues or those close to you. You’ll expand your customer base and become the go­to person for any business because of your efficiency.

CANCER

After prolonged negotiations, you’ll get the green light to buy a property or finance a project. Sort out some undesirable friendships. Any form of change will be beneficial to you.

LEO

You’ll feel a deep need to recharge your batteries and take a step back from your worries. Take the time to reconnect with your inner child and contemplate the beauty of life so you can reignite your passion.

VIRGO

Adjusting your goals may help you reach your full potential. Whatever direction you choose, you’ll put your heart and soul into achieving your goals. Your romantic side will come out in a couple’s getaway.

LIBRA

If you’re in a new relationship, it could cross your mind to get married to make your relationship official and put your mind at ease. At work, be careful not to let your emotions influence your negotiations. This will avoid any confusion.

SCORPIO

You’ll have the opportunity to participate in a training course that will open new perspectives and bring about a better quality of life fairly quickly. You must break the monotony in your relationship. Taking a walk hand in hand could do you a world of good.

SAGITTARIUS

51. “The Dock of the Bay” singer

52. Joe Biden, once

53. Solemn promise

54. Pinta and Santa Maria companion

You may start questioning your career or love life. You’ll think about making changes. You have a yearning for a better quality of life, which will become stronger. This will encourage you to make room for it.

26. *Become soft, as in ground

27. Radices, sing.

28. “Way 2 Sexy” rapper

29. “Battle of the ____” movie

32. Swimming competition, e.g.

55. Vegas bandit’s body part

AQUARIUS

58. *It gets longer

This week will be marked by a major clean­up, whether at home or work. An orderly environment will help you clear your mind. Family and good friends will lend you a helping hand, earning your eternal gratitude.

PISCES

You’ll perform a heroic act, such as saving someone from a delicate situation or lending a sympathetic ear. At work, you could find yourself leading a team without asking. This could lead you to become the pillar of the entire business.

CAPRICORN

You’ll hear about a birth in the family. You’ll discover a property opportunity that suits your needs and budget. At work, don’t hesitate to embrace success. If you struggle with doing that, work on changing your mindset.

AQUARIUS

Death notices are provided by the Winnebago County Coroner’s office.

39. Republic of Ireland

40. Made a feline sound

42. 34th U.S. President

5. *Simon & Garfunkel: “____, come she will”

6. Wealth

7. Safecracker

33. Not amateur

36. *The ____: “Little darlin’, it’s been a long, cold,

If you’re still trying to set your career path, you could have an epiphany which could prompt you to take on a new challenge in line with your aspirations. Change brings abundance. Keep the door open to new opportunities.

You’ll feel the need to get a new vehicle. You could play the role of interpreter to decipher an unfamiliar message. You’ll debate with people who don’t have a good command of your native language. You’ll be extremely curious this week.

PISCES

Much to your surprise, you’ll find the solutions to your financial and sentimental problems. A promotion with a substantial pay raise is on the horizon. This will bring you great joy.

Crossword & Sudoku

Celebration of Life

LANCE MICHAEL SIMS

Born: August 6, 1969 - Died: January 26, 2024

Lance Michael Sims, 54, of Rockford, Illinois, passed away on January 26, 2024. Born in Princeton, Illinois, on August 6, 1969, Lance was a cherished member of his community and a beacon of generosity to all who knew him. He was a man whose outgoing nature was matched only by the size of his heart, and his smile was a source of light and comfort in the lives of his family and friends.

Lance was a graduate of Princeton High School, Class of 1988, and carried throughout his life with a love for dance, an appreciation for the narratives of “Star Trek,” and a talent for crochet that turned a simple yarn into a work of art. He leaves behind a loving family: his mother, Marie Sims, and Gerald Freeman; his sisters, Lisa Sims and Sally Voice, and her husband Tony Wright; his brothers, Ambrose Sims, Jacob Sims and his wife Sania, and Phillip Sims and his wife Abigail. Lance was preceded in death by his brother Jeremiah and his maternal grandmother Gabrielle E Cote, whom he loved dearly.

A celebration of life will be at the Office Tap in downtown Rockford on Saturday May 4th from noon till 3pm, all are welcome. Family and friends are invited to gather in remembrance of a life lived with unbounded enthusiasm and unwavering kindness.

Lance’s legacy is one of love, laughter, and selflessness – a legacy that will endure in the memories of those he touched. His absence will be deeply felt, but the joy he brought to this world will remain as a guiding light to all who were fortunate enough to have known him.

Across

1. Shady

4. Look over quickly

8. Deadly snakes

12. Yes vote

13. Record

14. Nibble

15. Tooth fixers

17. Luau dance

18. Exasperate

19. ____ questions

21. Inclines

24. Letter before dee

25. Highway sign

26. Schedules

31. Plus

32. Jazz booking

33. Opera solo

34. Hopelessness

36. Sharp flavor

37. ‘60s do

38. Oven gloves

39. Fiesta item

43. Lone Ranger and Tonto, e.g.

44. Client

45. Explanatory comment

50. Piece of wood

51. Folder

52. Be sickly

53. Towel marking

54. Additions

55. Ump’s relative

Down

1. Cheerless

2. Caustic material

3. Tokyo currency

4. Arouses

5. Keg

6. Competent

7. Emergency funds: 2 wds.

8. Pain

9. Ignore

10. Hit repeatedly

11. Influence

16. Excellent

20. Itty-bitty

21. Understand writing

22. Shaft

23. Young girl

24. Egypt’s capital

27. Country 28. Darn!

29. “____ That a Shame”

30. Droops

32. Zoo attraction

35. Fore-and-____

38. Softens

39. Shove

40. Emerald ____

41. Pretty close

42. Martial ____

43. Toy figure

46. Furnace fuel

47. Dinghy blade

48. Ascot, e.g.

49. Santa’s aide

Crossword & Sudoku

This week’s solutions.

Shamrock Beer Run Rockford

Mercyhealth Sportscore One 1288 Elmwood Rd. Rockford, IL 61103 815.262.9678

Saturday, March 16

The Shamrock Beer Run is a St. Patrick’s Day themed 5K and Brewfest. Runners can dress to impress in their best green outfit. The fun run course has beer stops from local craft brewers and an indoors post race party to get out of potential cold weather. Last year had 650 registered participants. The race costs $60 per person. All registered participants get a souvenir beer glass, 31 ounces craft beer, a Shamrock Beer Run T-shirt and an event medal for completing the course. This event is exclusively for those aged 21 and over, and the fun kicks off at noon and runs until 3 p.m.

St Patrick’s Parade and PaddyFest

Embassy Suites by Hilton Rockford

416 S. Main Street Rockford, IL 61104 815.218.8449

irishmarchingsociety.com

Saturday, March 16

The St. Patrick’s Day festivities will begin with a parade in downtown Rockford at 3 p.m. Post parade, Operation Emerald Water, will dye the Rock River bright green, which can be viewed from the State St. bridge. PaddyFest at the Embassy Suites offers Irish music, food and fun from 4 to 7:30 p.m. The parade is free and entry to PaddyFest is $10 per person. Traditional Irish meal featuring Corned beef, cabbage, potatoes, steamed carrots are available for purchase for $22 per person. Kids meals are available for $16 per person.

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

March 13 - March 19

Saint Patrick’s Day Parade Parking Lot Party

Ernie’s Midtown Pub 1025 5th Avenue Rockford, IL 61104 815.397.9112

erniesmidtownpub.com

Saturday, March 16.

The fun of St. Patrick’s Day can begin at Ernie’s. The St. Patrick’s Day parade lines up in the parking lots directly across from the pub. Ernie’s decided to throw a parking lot party to watch the festivities. There will be music, bags and special giveaways during the event. Irish Food including corned beef and cabbage, their famous reubens, and corned beef quesadillas are available for purchase. Select Irish whiskeys are on special for $4. The parking lot festivities will be from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Urban Forest Craft Brewing

6551 E. Riverside Blvd. #112 Rockford, IL 61114

779.256.2978

urbanforestcraftbrewing.com

Urban Forest is a microbrewery and taproom offering small batch, high quality craft beer. Their St. Patrick’s Day brew MollyWhop Irish Red Ale is on tap starting March 16.

Murphy’s Pub & Grill 510 S. Perryville Rd. Rockford, IL 61108 815.986.0950

murphyspubandgrillrockford. com

Murphy’s has unique Irish fare to enjoy for a St. Patrick’s Day meal including a Guinness Fish Sandwich and Irish lamb stew.