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Advocates rally for greater data center regulations at the Capitol in April 2026. Ultimately, lawmakers adjourned their spring session without taking action on the bill known as the POWER Act. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jenna Schweikert)

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State News

Pritzker signs nearly $56B budget with new business taxes as he seeks 3rd term

By Ben Szalinski

Capitol News Illinois bszalinski@capitolnewsillinois.com

Gov. JB Pritzker signed the eighth budget of his tenure on Tuesday as he and Illinois Democrats gear up for an election-year battle centered around affordability — though he had to issue a clean-up veto aimed at addressing latenight drafting errors.

The fiscal year 2027 spending and corresponding revenue plans that will take effect on July 1 total $55.9 billion, which is slightly less than what Pritzker initially proposed in February. Though that’s about $900 million more than what lawmakers initially approved for fiscal year 2026, discretionary spending will be largely flat year-over-year after law makers approved supplemental spending for the current year.

The FY27 budget raises hundreds of millions in new taxes, however, focusing on businesses, social media, fantasy sports and digital assets.

Despite calls from progressive lawmakers to more aggressively increase taxes on businesses and the ultra-wealthy, which largely did not materialize, the budget passed with relative ease in both chambers around 4 a.m. on June 1 with all Republicans voting against it and just a few dissenting Democrats.

“In a year marked by economic uncertainty, rising costs and unprecedented fiscal challenges created by Donald Trump and the MAGA Congress, Illinois has once again demonstrated that responsible governing and balanced budgets go hand in hand with making life more affordable for working families and investing in the future,” Pritzker said.

Though the budget contains fewer bells and whistles than might have been expected in an election-year plan designed to attract voters, Pritzker said Democrats’ spending priorities stand in sharp contrast to Republican initiatives at the federal level.

“In Washington, they continue to run massive deficits and pile debt onto future generations to fund tax breaks for corporations, brutal ICE occupations, vanity projects like a new White House ballroom, painting the reflecting pool blue — which already is an epic fail — and holding UFC matches on the White House lawn,” Pritzker said.

Illinois lawmakers included some

tax breaks in the budget. It pushes the 1.3-cent gas tax increase that was scheduled for July 1 back until after the election to Jan. 1. It also reduces the sales tax on school supplies from 6.25% to 1.25% between Aug. 7-16.

Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton, who is running her own race for U.S. Senate, compared those breaks to Trump’s comment last week that he “loves the inflation.” She said Illinois’ budget should be a “model” for other states.

“We have never lost sight of your family’s budget,” Stratton said. “From groceries to gas to health care, everything is more expensive right now, and families in every corner of our state are feeling the squeeze and letting us know it’s getting harder and harder to make ends meet.”

Pritzker also reminded voters he took office in 2019, shortly after a two-year budget impasse during which many state services were depleted. Preempting criticism from Republicans that spending has grown significantly under his tenure, Pritzker argued it has grown slower than the rate of inflation and the federal budget.

“It is worth pausing to reflect on just how far we have come in Illinois,” he said. “Seven-and-a-half years ago, our state faced an entirely different reality.”

Hou s e Re pu bl ic a n L e a d e r Tony McCombie, R-Savanna, said new taxes in the budget contradict Pritzker’s message.

“Governor Pritzker can’t campaign on affordability then govern through tax hikes,” she said in a statement. “By signing this budget, he chose to put more spending and more pressure on family budgets instead of pursuing property tax relief, energy affordability, and economic growth.”

Pritzker issued what are known as “item” and “reduction” vetoes on the budget, reducing or eliminating erroneous line items — such as removing $500 billion for an NAACP branch and cutting $60 million for a youth employment program to $30 million — that were apparently included inadvertently. The thousands of pages of budget legislation came to fruition in the final 24 hours of the spring session and passed after 4 a.m. on June 1.

The bill can take effect despite the vetoes, because the state constitution gives the governor the authority to alter

line items. Lawmakers could overturn the reductions, though Pritzker said he made the move in consultation with them.

“Majority Leader Robyn Gabel and Senator Elgie Sims, Jr., the House and Senate sponsors, respectively, of the bill have identified a number of individual appropriation lines included in the enrolled bill sent to me for consideration that either contain errors or are duplicative of other appropriation lines already contained in the bill,” Pritzker said in his veto message. “Upon review, I concur with their assessment.”

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New taxes on businesses

Democrats approved hundreds of millions of dollars in new revenue through new taxes on social media companies, businesses, digital asset sales and fantasy sports.

Social media companies would be taxed on a progressive scale starting with platforms with 100,000 to 499,999 users paying 10 cents per month for each user all the way up to platforms with at least 1 million users paying a $165,000 fee plus 50 cents per each user each month.

Though a similar tax in Chicago is being challenged in court, the state still expects to collect $200 million in revenue from the tax Pritzker proposed in February.

Pritzker said he’s confident it’ll survive legal scrutiny.

Lawmakers also granted Pritzker’s request to lower the cap on corporate net operating loss deductions for businesses, which would generate about $300 million in new revenue.

A new 0.2% tax on digital asset sales will take effect Jan. 1 and raise $60 million for the state.

Lawmakers also established a licensing process for fantasy sports operators. Each business granted a license will pay a 15% tax on receipts from fantasy contests. The state is expected to receive $5 million from it, but participants in the leagues themselves will not be taxed.

Sports bets made on prediction markets will also be taxed starting at 1.75%.

Remote tobacco retailers will have to collect taxes from the sale of cigars, pipe tobacco and alternative nicotine products to Illinois customers. That’s expected to generate $3.8 million.

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State News

Lawmakers, stakeholders are ready for summer of data center negotiations No plans are set, but everyone’s ready to sit down at the table

By Nikoel Hytrek

Capitol News Illinois nhytrek@captiolnewsillinois.com

Lawmakers have a busy summer of negotiations ahead of them with pressure from both the governor’s office and their constituents to craft data center regulations that stakeholders and legislators can live with.

The pressure comes after lawmakers failed to pass any regulations during the spring session, despite widespread concerns from Illinois communities about data centers’ impact on energy demand, water, and quality of life. Lawmakers say the issue is complex, and like with other energy-related bills, they needed more information and time to decide how to structure guardrails.

Early in June, Gov. JB Pritzker took executive action to pause tax benefits for data centers and called on the General Assembly to pass regulations that resemble those in the POWER Act, a bill that was discussed in committee meetings but was never voted on.

Advocates ea rl ier had lamented Pritzker’s “lack of engagement” in legislative negotiations despite his clear record of calling for added regulations.

From 2020-2024, the state pledged about $983 million in lifetime tax benefits to 27 data centers, according to a state report.

Rep. Ann Williams, D-Chicago, said lawmakers will continue negotiating data center regulations with stakeholders this summer, but no dates have been established.

“I support the pause while we get a handle on how we’re going to put some guardrails in place regarding data centers,” she said. “But I know some of my colleagues are very interested in the development and the job creation and the economic benefits that development on the scale of a data center can provide.”

Williams chaired three House Executive Committee hearings about data centers and their effects on energy demand, water and Illinois communities. The hearings dealt with House Bill 5513, also known as the POWER Act.

‘Wasn’t even close’

The bill would have required data centers to pay for and supply their own renewable energy, track and report water usage and enter community benefits agreements with the municipalities

where they’re based.

Williams said it’s normal for large bills dealing with energy-related issues to require a lot of negotiation and to take time to pass. The 2025 Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act and the 2021 Climate and Equitable Jobs Act both passed in veto sessions after failing to advance in the spring.

“We have a lot of stakeholders that are interested in the topic, a lot of diverse viewpoints in the caucus,” she said. “So those are the kind of issues that generally take a lot of conversations before they get across the finish line.”

A last-minute push among some lawmakers to pause tax incentives also failed because there was disagreement in the House Democratic caucus, House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, said.

“Not only did it struggle, it wasn’t even close in my caucus. I believe it was similar in the Senate,” Welch told Capitol News Illinois.

That hurdle is one of the major issues to overcome, and Williams said it will be important to strike a balance between economic development, protecting resources and protecting communities.

Williams said she personally plans to hold a few town hall-type meetings in her district to hear what regulations people want to see, and she’s interested in taking the question to residents across the state.

“Nothing is planned yet, but that’s just something a few of us— the sponsor, or the Majority Leader (Robyn Gabel)—and I have talked about with some of our working group members, so we’ll see if that comes,” she said.

Communities around Illinois have resisted data centers, and there’s bipartisan interest in creating guardrails for them, but the split between environmental concerns, labor, and the data center industry is significant.

What lobbyists say

Lobbyists from stakeholder organizations said they’ve been ready to meet at the negotiating table and they’re only waiting for lawmakers to set dates.

“I think it’s unfortunate that we didn’t actually really begin any stakeholder negotiations,” Brad Tietz, director of state policy for the Data Center Coalition, said. “We were prepared and able to do that. It just never came to fruition.”

Tietz testified at every POWER Act hearing, and his position has long been that the industry can negotiate on energy, water reporting and community impact

regulations. but he’s maintained the bill in question is too broad and it unfairly singles out data centers when industries like farming and manufacturing have similar energy and water impacts.

He said the Data Center Coalition suggested language to amend the Illinois Water Use Act of 1983 and require all large water users to report their usage. They’ve also suggested making the “bring your own clean energy” provision voluntary and incentivizing data centers to do it by letting them connect to the electricity grid faster. The POWER Act made “bring your own clean energy” mandatory, but it also allowed data centers to connect to the grid faster for doing it, and for meeting other standards in the bill.

“The (POWER Act) language itself we don’t believe should be the starting point,” he told Capitol News Illinois.

“Like, let’s identify the broad framework of things that we want to tackle in the Illinois General Assembly and work from there.”

Tietz said he had some informal meetings with lawmakers to give them more information and to get a sense of their priorities, but real negotiations need to happen sooner rather than later.

“I think this kind of uncertainty is not helping the industry, but it’s also obviously not helping the communities as well,” he said.

Labor unions

Climate Jobs Illinois, a collection of labor organizations dedicated to a pro-worker, pro-climate agenda in Illinois, opposed Pritzker’s freeze on data center tax benefits, saying the move will send developers to other states where labor and environmental protections are weaker.

“Illinois didn’t become a national leader in clean energy policy by reacting to polling and headlines,” it said in an emailed statement. “We got here by doing the hard work of building durable frameworks that protect workers, consumers, and the environment. This pause abandons that approach entirely.”

The organization declined to comment on what it wants in negotiations, saying it needs to see how the pause plays out.

Joe Duffy, the lobbyist representing the group, did attend committee hearings during session.

Environmental groups

Jen Walling, the executive director of the Illinois Environmental Council, said she’s also ready to get into detailed

negotiations.

“I know what we want in terms of guardrails, but I don’t know what labor or some of the data center companies are going to want to see,” she said.

The IEC is part of the Illinois Clean Jobs Coalition, the group that has advocated for the POWER Act, and the bill contains their regulatory priorities.

“The coalition introduced the POWER Act because it offers the solutions Illinoisans – and this moment – are demanding,” they said in an emailed statement after Pritzker announced his tax benefit pause. “Consumers cannot afford more delays. Now is the time to begin negotiations on policies that will stop rising utility bills, protect our water, and end backroom development deals, and we look forward to working with the governor, legislators, and stakeholders to get this done in the Fall veto session.”

Walling said she expects the POWER Act to be pared back in some areas, but she doesn’t have details because she hasn’t met with the Data Center Coalition. The IEC had some informal meetings with lawmakers during the session, but she said those never went into detail or involved other groups.

“I want lawmakers in the room to help us get this done,” she said. “That’s the way we’ve done everything else, and that’s what I expect to happen here.”

She said she expects something will pass either in veto session later this year or in the January lame duck session.

A key obstacle for getting regulations over the finish line, Walling said, was that both legislative chambers were rarely in session at the same time this year.

Before May, the House and Senate were only in session at the same time for four weeks — two in February, one in March and one in April.

“And so there’s very little time to have in-person meetings that included leaders from both chambers. That made it really hard to get anything done,” Walling said.

Though no dates have been established, she said there’s currently “promising movement towards negotiations.”

“I do think the vast majority of General Assembly members want to do something about it,” Walling said. “It’s just figuring out what.”

Capitol News Illinois is a nonprofit, nonpartisan news service that distributes state government coverage to hundreds of news outlets statewide. It is funded primarily by the Illinois Press Foundation and the Robert R. McCormick Foundation.

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There’s another new tax that lawmakers aren’t planning to collect this year.

The revenue package creates a Targeted Advertising Services Tax, more commonly known as a digital ad tax. It would be a 10% tax on providers of digital ad services on revenue from those ads over $1 million. Lawmakers expect it will face legal challenges, but its inclusion in the budget satisfies progressives who demanded more aggressive taxes on businesses.

Business organizations, however, are worried small businesses will be hit hardest by paying a tax on revenue derived from digital ads as those ads account for the bulk of their marketing.

Lawmakers also “decoupled” Illinois tax code from the federal code and will now require individuals who sell small business stocks within five years of buying it to pay taxes on their gains.

The budget itself does not eliminate tax incentives for data centers, but Pritzker has directed the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity to pause processing those requests at the beginning of FY27. It’s not clear how much that will save the state.

The budget also sweeps dollars from several funds to boost spending, including diverting $150 million in sales tax revenue from motor fuel to the General Revenue Fund once public transportation is fully funded.

Little new spending

Spending will be relatively flat in FY27, and the budget includes about $65 million in reductions for government operations, House Majority Leader Robyn Gabel, D-Evanston, said during debate over the budget in the House weeks ago.

“There is no budget that solves every problem. There is no budget that finishes the work, but this budget definitely moves us forward,” said House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside.

The budget creates a key program to respond to federal cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP. The budget establishes the Families Receiving Emergency Support for Hunger, or FRESH Program, and people who have lost or seen their SNAP benefits reduced would be eligible for a one-time $400 payment. The program is scheduled to last just one year and is estimated to cost about $70 million.

The state also plans to spend $55 million to hire 450 new employees at the Department of Human Services, including to help update the state’s systems to comply with federal changes to SNAP and Medicaid eligibility.

But not all state agencies were winners in the budget. Attorney General Kwame Raoul is not happy with the funding he got as his office struggles to keep up with high caseloads.

“We were shorted about $10 million from what our overall appropriation was for fiscal year 26 and I can’t imagine

why,” Raoul said on June 9 at a City Club of Chicago event, adding “all iterations of it all the way until 3 a.m. in the morning had us fully funded.”

Pritzker said he expects money the attorney general will receive from winning settlements to make up the difference and Raoul “deserves as much support as we can provide him.”

Local governments are getting more funding than expected after Pritzker’s initial proposal, however. Lawmakers allowed the percentage of the income tax that they receive to stay flat at 6.47% after Pritzker proposed reducing it. Because of natural income tax growth, the total dollar amount received will grow.

Illinois lawmakers are also in line for a roughly 3% pay raise, which will bring their base salaries to $101,450. State law ties their pay each year to the rate of inflation.

Lawmakers also appropriated $143 million to the healthcare program for undocumented immigrant seniors and $4 million for welcoming centers that provide services to immigrants arriving in Illinois.

Direct service providers will receive a 60-cent wage increase, which is half of what is recommended. The state’s “rainy day” fund will grow by an estimated $197 million in other state funds, though lawmakers didn’t direct any new general funds toward it.

It also fully funds pensions and extends a buyout program for two years aimed at reducing unfunded liabilities. When the state’s income tax refund fund carries a surplus of $150 million or more, money over that amount will be directed to pensions.

Senate Republican Leader John Curran, R-Downers Grove, was still displeased with the larger spending plan, which is the largest in state history despite its minimal growth.

“Record spending, supported by $800 million in tax increases, while Illinois families are forced to make cuts in their own households, is not a responsible budget,” Curran said in a statement. “It does nothing to address the structural deficits that directly result in Illinois being a bottom six state in both economic growth and job opportunities under Gov. Pritzker.”

Other spending measures include: • $263.7 million from Home Illinois, the state’s primary homelessness prevention program.

• $5 million to continue the Medical Debt Relief Pilot Program.

• $19.8 million more to improve reimbursement rates for Department of Children and Family Services partners.

• $18 million for reproductive health initiatives.

• $111 million for the Reimagine Public Safety program aimed at reducing gun violence.

• $5 million to continue the Nonprofit Security Grant Program.

• $103 million more for personal services at correctional facilities, includ-

ing for hiring additional correctional officers.

• $2 million for two new Illinois State Police cadet classes to train 100 new troopers.

• $200 million for infrastructure grants.

• $100 million for the Site Readiness program to prepare unused state land for development.

• $1.2 billion for lead service line replacement.

• $32.8 million for a hemp and cannabis testing facility in central Illinois.

• $1.4 billion for deferred maintenance at state facilities, including colleges and universities.

• $500 million for downstate road and bridge construction.

• $143 million for the healthcare program for undocumented immigrant seniors.

Education

Pritzker said he authorized an additional 2% spending increase for higher education in the current year, which was initially held back over fears federal funding cuts could hamper the FY26 budget’s ability to remain balanced. Instead, revenue is higher than expected and colleges and universities will receive about $30 million more. However, the FY27 budget signed on Tuesday calls for increasing higher education funding by 1%.

The budget fully funds the annual Evidence-Based Funding increase for K-12 schools, including restoring $47 million for property tax relief grants that were not included in FY26.

School districts must agree to reduce their tax levy for three years to receive the grants, however.

Funding for free breakfast and lunch programs at public schools also tripled to $26 million.

“When Washington threatens food assistance for families, Illinois is investing in children and making sure more students can get a healthy meal at school,” Welch said.

The budget appropriates $10.8 billion to the State Board of Education, which is about $120 million more than Pritzker requested, but less than the agency hoped for.

Some funds are also shifting out of ISBE this year to the new Department of Early Childhood, which will become active on July 1.

Other education spending includes: • $748 million for the Early Childhood Block Grant, which continues funding for Pritzker’s Smart Start preschool initiative.

• $15 million for the Teacher Vacancy Grant pilot program.

• $721.6 million for the Monetary Award Program, or MAP – an amount equal to FY26.

Capitol News Illinois is a nonprofit, nonpartisan news service that distributes state government coverage to hundreds of news outlets statewide. It is funded primarily by the Illinois Press Foundation and the Robert R. McCormick Foundation.

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State News

‘A home for hope’: Obama Presidential Center christened in grand opening ceremony

By Aidan Klineman

Medill Illinois News Bureau news@capitolnewsillinois.com

CHICAGO — Almost 250 years to the day of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, former President Barack Obama, the 44th and first African American president, officially opened his Obama Presidential Center before a star-studded crowd of supporters on the South Side of Chicago, where he launched his career.

With a good deal more grey hair than when he left the presidency almost a decade ago, Obama stood before thousands gathered in Chicago’s Jackson Park to watch onscreen and hundreds of invited guests on the campus grounds to open his namesake Obama Presidential Center.

Underlying presentations and remarks throughout the hours-long ceremony at the center, which opens to the public Friday, were ideals set forth in our nation’s founding document, Obama said, noting displays in the new museum would pay homage to the many chapters of American history and showcase the work of civil rights leaders.

“The story we tell in this building begins not with Michelle’s origins or my origins, but with our nation’s,” Obama said. “With a founding era print of the Declaration of Independence, and a pen and inkstand used by Frederick Douglass. Lincoln’s Bible and a pamphlet by Ida B. Wells. Suffragist button, and a hard hat worn by FDR’s Labor Secretary Frances Perkins.”

“The exhibits here focus not just on policies, but on the shared values that make democracy possible,” Obama said.

Star-studded ceremony

The ceremony began with a performance by hip-hop band The Roots, followed by an introduction of distinguished guests.

Former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, former German Chancellor Angela Merkel, former Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi and former Mongolian President Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj came to the stage first.

They were followed by former Vice President Kamala Harris and her husband, Douglas Emhoff. Then, the four living former presidents: Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, Joe Biden, Obama and their first ladies, took their seats on a wide stage alongside a concert stage. Next to the Obamas were their daughters, Sasha and Malia, who spent part of their childhood growing up in the public eye at the White House.

Additional VIP guests included Obama administration officials, former Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel and former Attorney General Eric Holder, and a number of

celebrities from the arts and entertainment world, including Stephen Colbert, Oprah Winfrey, Steven Spielberg, David Letterman, Tom Hanks and Mark Hamill.

Notably absent from the ceremony was President Donald Trump, whom the Obama Foundation did not invite. Then-President Obama attended the dedication of the most recent presidential center to open, that of President George W. Bush, in 2013.

Bush has become a friend of the Obamas, underscoring a once more bipartisan era.

Obama Foundation executives, CEO Valerie Jarrett and Chairman of the Board of Directors Marty Nesbitt, gave opening remarks. Jarrett, a longtime friend and advisor to the Obamas, spoke of the significance of housing the campus on Chicago’s South Side and its inclusive vision.

“This center may be named for the Obama’s, but it is built for you,” Jarrett said.

Nesbit donned a tan suit during his remarks, which he pointed out in reference to the now-infamous “tan suit controversy,” in which the former president was criticized by opponents for wearing the color at a 2014 news conference.

Performances by local and superstar artists sprinkled the proceedings. Jennifer Hudson, Christina Aguilera, John Legend, Common, U2’s Bono & The Edge, Marc Anthony, Tems, Eddie Vedder, Stevie Wonder and Bruce Springsteen were among the performers that had the crowd on their feet with moving music that often evoked the signature calls to hope of the Obamas.

Obamas give remarks

Nearly two hours into the ceremony, First Lady Michelle Obama and President Obama delivered final remarks.

At the start of her speech, the former First Lady promised to “fully sing” her husband’s praises. She reflected on her marriage, her family’s roots in Chicago and lauded the accomplishments of her husband’s administration.

“How absurd it is to imagine that you would have done anything but make our family and this country proud,” Obama said, as her husband held back tears.

The former first lady, who grew up on the South Side, went on to applaud the historic contributions of working people and immigrant communities to democracy and appeared to push back on anti-immigrant sentiment, invoking language from the Declaration of Independence.

“A dangerous precedent that flies in the very face of our faith and of the founding promise of this democracy, that all of us, all of us are created equal,” Michelle Obama said. “That each of us is a child of God with inherent value, and no one, and I mean

no one, has the right to sit in judgment of who’s American enough.”

‘American values we can all share, regardless of party’

Former President Obama made the event’s final speech, which he began by tracking his journey from working as a community organizer on Chicago’s South Side to meeting his wife, starting his family and running for office.

“This is where we bought our first home.

This is where our kids took their first steps.

This is where I launched my candidacy for the Illinois State Senate over at the Ramada Inn on Lake Shore Drive, serving pretzels and soda, embarking on a path that ultimately and improbably led to this day,” Obama said.

Obama served in the Illinois State Senate from 1997 until his election to the U.S. Senate in November 2004. He served alongside fellow Democrat Sen. Dick Durbin, who was seated in the audience beside Gov. JB Pritzker.

Obama continued by paying tribute to America’s founding 250 years ago, explaining the hopes and values that underscore the purpose of his new center — including a call to the next generation to pick up the torch to defend those values.

“Out of the fire and steel of a revolution, a different story took flight,” Obama said.

“That in the newly independent United States, there will be no kings or lords, no serfs or subjects, but only citizens, each of us free to pursue our own version of happiness and able to determine our collective fate through an elected representative government.”

Obama concluded his remarks by telling the story of Reverend Theodore Parker, a 19th-century Boston-area abolitionist minister whose famous quote, “the arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice,” directly inspired Dr. Martin Luther King.

“His words offered no easy answers,

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“Rather, his was a declaration of faith, a defiant call not to abandon hope or give way to fear, but to stay true to our better selves and true to one another, and to keep fighting to fulfill the promise of this nation, even in the face of cruelty and bitter disappointment.”

A sculpted arch interpretation of Parker’s “moral universe” sits on the Obama Center campus. It is set to open its doors to the public this Friday, Juneteenth, the federal holiday that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States.

Ultimately, Obama emphasized the center was about and for Americans more than any one president, and the continuing work Americans have before them.

He emphasized that “in a large, complicated society like ours, no group or faction gets its way 100% of the time. And a belief that qualities of character, honesty, integrity, kindness, compassion, a sense of duty and honor — those things matter in our public dealings just as they do in our private lives.”

“They are not Republican or Democratic values,” he concluded. “They are American values we can all share, regardless of party. Values every president here today, as different as we are, has tried our best to uphold. Values that John McCain and Mitt Romney believed in, no less than I did.”

Aidan Klineman is an undergraduate student in journalism with Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism, Media and Integrated Marketing Communications, and is a fellow in its Medill Illinois News Bureau working in partnership with Capitol News Illinois.

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State News

Illinois bets on biodiesel: Expanding the market for domestic soybeans A year fraught with trade wars and global oil shocks is testing whether Illinois’ long-running investment in biodiesel is paying off

By Naomi Taxay

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GILMAN – At Incobrasa Industries, one of four soybean processing and biodiesel manufacturing companies in Illinois, a construction project is expected to roughly double the company’s production capacity by mid-June.

The expansion reflects Illinois’ yearslong investment in biodiesel, a renewable fuel made from soybean oil. In April, Incobrasa was shipping out biodiesel faster than it was making it as rising diesel prices and Illinois’ tax incentives drove increased demand, according to the company.

The surge highlights how global oil shocks, brought on by the U.S. war with Iran, and trade uncertainty have increased interest in homegrown energy alternatives.

Illinois, the nation’s largest soybean-producing state, has long depended on China as a major buyer of U.S. soybeans. But sharp swings in exports over the last decade — driven by tariff disputes and growing competition from Brazil — exposed how vulnerable the industry was to geopolitics, pushing Illinois farmers, processors and lawmakers to invest more heavily in domestic markets for the crop.

“We’re absolutely looking to use more of our product here, to make sure that we’re insulated from trade instability,” said David Kubik, the Illinois Soybean Association’s biofuels and trade policy manager. “Regardless of national politics happening around trade, it’s important to diversify these markets.”

In recent years, more U.S. soybeans have been processed domestically through “crushing,” which separates the beans into soybean meal for livestock feed and soybean oil used in products like biodiesel. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Economic Research Service, domestic soybean crush is expected to consume 57% of the U.S. soybean crop this year, up more than 10 percentage points from 2017.

Kubik said that after the U.S.-China trade war in 2018, farmers and lawmakers increasingly sought to support biodiesel, which offered both a new domestic market for soybean oil and a lower-emissions alternative to traditional diesel fuel. With soybean crushing facilities and widespread

diesel use already in place across Illinois, industry leaders viewed biofuels to build stronger in-state demand.

By crushing more soybeans to expand biodiesel production, processing plants like Incobrasa also generate more soybean meal as a byproduct, lowering livestock feed costs and helping keep meat prices down.

State Rep. Charlie Meier, R-Okawville, who helps operate his family’s southern Illinois farm, said he saw biodiesel as a way to support soybean farmers, create jobs and promote cleaner fuel alternatives.

“I’ve burned biodiesel in my tractors and combines for years,” Meier said. “Why wouldn’t I support the product that’s supporting us?”

Bac ked by t he Il l inois Soybean Association and bipartisan lawmakers including Meier, Illinois passed a bill in 2022 that gradually increased the amount of biodiesel required to qualify for a sales tax exemption for retailers. Beginning in April, only B20 — diesel blended with 20% biodiesel — qualified for the incentive, marking the final step in the law’s implementation.

“The incentive is pretty strong. 90% of all gallons sold at the retail level are taking advantage,” Kubik said. “So if you’re fueling at a diesel pump — at a Love’s, a Pilot, a Casey’s — there’s a 90% chance that gallon is going to be at the blend.”

Retailers that sell qualifying biodiesel blends receive a sales tax exemption, allowing B20 to consistently be priced 20 to 40 cents cheaper than traditional diesel, Kubik said.

The Illinois Soybean Association estimates the new policy could expand biodiesel demand from the roughly 165 million gallons per year supported under the state’s previous 11% content threshold (known as B11) to about 255 million gallons.

Kubik added that expanding biodiesel production can also help lower traditional diesel prices by adding another source of fuel to the market. Lower fuel costs can reduce transportation expenses across industries that rely heavily on diesel to move goods, potentially lowering costs for consumers more broadly.

University of Illinois agricultural economist Scott Irwin said biodiesel is unlikely to replace petroleum diesel entirely, particularly because it remains more expensive to produce over the long run and still depends heavily on government incentives and renewable fuel mandates.

But as diesel prices surged this spring because of the war with Iran, Illinois’ growing biodiesel supply may still have

helped cushion some of the shock by adding another source of fuel to the market, Irwin said.

For years, Illinois’ biodiesel investments were largely framed as a long-term strategy to support soybean farmers and reduce emissions. But this spring’s oil shock transformed the policy into an immediate economic test of whether expanding domestic biofuel production could help stabilize fuel supplies during a global energy disruption.

The B20 policy’s final rollout in April coincided with the fallout from Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which sharply increased operating costs for industries that rely heavily on diesel to move freight, operate farms and power industrial equipment — costs that can ultimately be passed on to consumers.

Diesel markets also tend to operate with tighter inventories than gasoline, making them more vulnerable to disruptions.

The oil shock has provided a temporary boost for the biodiesel industry, said Incobrasa quality control manager Kerry Fogarty. But the rising cost of nearly everything else — including growing and transporting soybeans, shipping products and purchasing equipment — has largely offset the additional revenue generated by higher demand.

Incobrasa anticipated the conflict and stockpiled large amounts of biodiesel ahead of the disruptions, Fogarty said. Even so, the plant was loading trucks up faster than it was making new fuel. He added that if the company’s expansion had been completed before the oil shock, the increased production capacity could have helped Incobrasa both capitalize on the surge in demand and maintain a steadier fuel supply.

Some of the equipment needed for the expansion is not manufactured in the United States, Fogarty said, making it subject to steep import tariffs.

“Not just for Incobrasa, but in general for companies trying to expand, tariffs have put an unnecessary financial burden on the company,” Fogarty said. “In some cases, this burden actually prohibits growth.”

Naomi Taxay is an undergraduate student in journalism with Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing Communications, and a fellow in its Medill Illinois News Bureau working in partnership with Capitol News Illinois.

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recorded in Book 19 of Plats 1975 as amended, whichever date 61108, sell, in person, to the highest Office of the Recorder of Deeds claim not filed within six (6) months or delivery of Notice to creditors, Clerk of the Circuit Court is later. Any claim not filed by the bidder for cash, the following of Winnebago County, Illinois, as from the date of first publication if mailing or delivery is required by 400 West State Street, Room 108 on Page 199 in the Recordrequisite date as stated above described mortgaged real estate: Document No. 2025010694; and or claims not filed within three (3) Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Rockford, IL 61101 er’s Office of Winnebago shall be barred.

THE SOUTH HALF (1/2) for other relief; that summons months from the date of mailing Act, 1975 as amended, whichever County, Illinois, the East n n n on or before July 24, 2026, A Claims against the estate may OF LOT SEVEN (7) IN BLOCK was duly issued out of said Court or delivery of Notice to Creditors, if date is later. Any claim not filed DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST and West lines of said tract NOTICE OF FIREFIGHTER ENTRANCE be filed in the office of the WinTWO (2) AS DESIGNATagainst you as provided by law and mailing is required by Section 18-3 by the requisite date stated above YOU AT ANY TIME AFTER THAT DAY being parallel with the East EXAMINATION BOARD OF FIRE AND nebago County Circuit Clerk-ProED UPON THE PLAT OF that the said suit is now pending. of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975, as shall be barred. line of said lot.

POLICE COMMISSIONERS — AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED bate Division at the Winnebago NORTHFIELD SUBDIVISION, NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU amended whichever date is later.

Claims against the Estate IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRAYER CITY OF ROCKFORD PIN: 11-16-128-009 BEING A SUBDIVISION OF file your answer or otherwise file Any claim not filed by the requisite must be filed with the Office of Pursuant to 65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-6.3, Commonly known as: 4301 County Courthouse, Rockford, PART OF THE EAST HALF your appearance in this case in the date stated above shall be barred. the Winnebago County Circuit OF SAID COMPLAINT. notice is hereby given that the Liberty Drive, Rockford, Illinois Illinois, or with the estate legal (1/2) OF THE NORTHEAST Office of the Clerk of this Court, Claims may be filed in the Clerk - Probate Division at the CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Board of Fire and Police CommisAll persons interested in or representative, or both.

Copies of claims filed with the QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION Thomas A. Klein office of the Winnebago County Winnebago County Courthouse, Attorneys for Plaintiff sioners of the City of Rockford will objecting to the application are 31, IN TOWNSHIP 45 NORTH, Clerk of the Circuit Court Circuit Clerk-Probate Div. at the 400 West State Street, Rockford, 15W030 North Frontage Road, conduct an entrance examination hereby notified to appear before Circuit Clerk’s Office-Probate DiviSuite 100 RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD 400 West State Street, Room 108 Winnebago County Courthouse, Illinois 61101. for the position of Firefighter/ the Honorable Judge Ronald sion, must be mailed or delivered PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE Rockford, IL 61101 400 W. State St., Rockford, IL 61101, E-filing is now mandatory for Burr Ridge, IL 60527 Paramedic.

Barch on the date and at the to the estate legal representative PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVIon or before July 10, 2026, A or with the representative or both. documents in civil cases with lim- (630) 794-5300 • Application Filing Period: June location provided herein. The and to his/her attorney within ten SION IS RECORDED IN BOOK DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST Copies of claims filed with the ited exemptions. To e-file, create DuPage # 15170 9, 2026 through July 26, 2026 public hearing will be conducted days after it has been filed. /s/ JOHN GILBERT 27 OF PLATS ON PAGE 5, IN YOU AT ANY TIME AFTER THAT DAY Circuit Clerk’s Office-Probate Div., an account with an e-filing service Winnebago # 531 • Examination Date: August exclusively on the Court-adminAttorney for Administrator THE RECORDER’S OFFICE AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED must be mailed or delivered to the provider. Visit https://efile.illi- Our File No. 14-26-00345 8, 2026 istered remote video conference Attorney John M. Gilbert OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRAYER estate legal representative and to noiscourts.gov/service-providers.

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(630) 794-5300 4855 E State St Ste 24 Copies of claims filed with the of a written examination assessing Dated: June 8, 2026 Rockford, IL 61109 INTENTION The real estate is: single family DuPage # 15170 Rockford, IL 61108 Circuit Clerk’s Office - Probate Divimental aptitude and basic compre- PUBLICATION DATE: June 24, 2026 Notice of Public Sale of STATE OF ILLINOIS, residence. If the subject mortgaged Winnebago # 531 27361R TRRT 6/24 sion, must be mailed or delivered hensive skills.

27385R TRRT 6/24 Personal Property COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO real estate is a common interest Our File No. 14-26-02841 n n n to the Estate legal representative • ELIGIBILITY & PROVISIONS: n n n Notice is hereby given that This is to certify that the un- community unit, the purchaser of NOTE: This law firm is a debt STATE OF ILLINOIS and to his or her attorney within All applicants must meet the INVITE TO BID IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE ten (10) days after it has been filed. pursuant to section 4 of the Self following criteria: PROPOSAL NO.: 10174 – Cherry dersigned intend to conduct and the unit other than a mortgagee collector.

I3288662 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DATED: May 22, 2026 Age: Service Storage Facility Act, in the Valley Fire Protection District - transact a food trailer business in shall pay the assessments required said County and State under the by subsection(g-1) of Section 189.5 P27344R TRRT 6/24 COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO Thomas Whelan, Executor state of Illinois, the undersigned Applicants can test at the age Parking Lot Improvements n n n PROBATE DIVISION Attorney Jacob E. Trotter of 19, however, no individual may Summary: Cord Construction is name of The Munchie Machine at of the Condominium Property Act. will sell at public sale by competIN RE THE ESTATE OF: ARDC# 6330561 be appointed as a sworn member soliciting an Invite to Bid (ITB) for the following post office addresses: Sale terms: At sale, the bidder must ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF itive bidding on Friday, July 17th, INTENTION MARY MCKEON, HARDYMAN & ASSOCIATES, LTD. 2026 at or after 12:00 p.m. on the until he or she has passed his lot improvements at Cherry Valley 407 N. Benton St., Winnebago, IL have 10% (or 25% if so ordered in STATE OF ILLINOIS, Deceased.

124 N. Water Street, Suite 100 or her 21st birthday. Applicants Fire Department Headquarters – 61088; that the true and real full the Judgement of Foreclosure) premises where said property has COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO CASE NO. 2026 PR 118 Rockford, Illinois 61107 must not have passed their 35th 4919 Blackhawk Road, Rockford, Il names of all persons owning, down by certified funds, balance been stored and which is located This is to certify that the unCLAIM NOTICE (815) 964-8888 birthday as of the closing date of 61109. Interested applicants must conducting or transacting such within 24 hours, by certified funds. at 2605 Pamela Ave., Rockford, IlNOTICE is given of the death jake@hardymanlaw.com the application period. submit all documentation that is business are as follows: Victor No refunds. The property is sold AS dersigned intend to conduct and linois 61109, the personal property Alexander Rodriguez IS subject to all liens or encum- transact a construction/electrical of MARY MCKEON. Letters of Office Attorneys for the Estate of Driver’s License: outlined within this request. described below. Bids accepted SIGNED: Victor Alexander brances. The property will NOT be business in said County and State were issued on May 20, 2026 to, Thomas Whelan, Deceased Applicant must have a valid Proposal Opening: Tuesday Rodriguez 6/2/26 open for inspection. Prospective under the name of Done Right COLLEEN KERESTURY, who is the 27310R TRRT 6/10 at www.lockerfox.com starting driver’s license at the time of July 7, 2026, at 2:00 PM at 4919 7/11/26.

Subscribed and sworn (or bidders are admonished to check Building Service at the following legal representative of the estate. n n n appointment to the department Blackhawk Road, Rockford, Il 61109 affirmed to) before me, this 2nd the circuit court case record, post office addresses: 10832 China The attorneys for the estate IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE Sheryl Rodriguez CC30; and at the conclusion of the recruit DATE: June 17, 2026 Haley Beach I12; day of June, A.D. 2026. property tax record and the title Berry Ln., Machesney Park, IL 61115; are John M. Gilbert, Gilbert Law 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT training must possess an Illinois Project Executives record to verify all information that the true and real full names Offices, 5010 N. 2nd Street, Loves WINNEBAGO COUNTY class B, non CDL. Matt Rickland I15 and I30; Kurt Larson, Estimating Manger Lori Gummow, County Clerk before bidding. IF YOU ARE THE of all persons owning, conducting Park, Illinois 61111. Claims against ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS Citizenship: Queen Harrington CC19; Jeff Linkenheld, Principal Ariel Rosas, Deputy Clerk 27355R TRRT 6/24 MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU or transacting such business are the estate may be filed on or U.S. Bank Trust National Applicant must be a U.S. Citizen (Civil Engineer of Record) Joyce Hocking CC09; n n n HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN as follows: Christopher James before December 10, 2026 that Association, not in its individual or meet the criteria set forth in 8 27386R TRRT 6/24 Porcha Hope RV10 and RV11; ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER Johnson date being at least six (6) months capacity but solely as owner Lisa Emerson I25.

U.S. C Section 1324B, prior to the n n n INTENTION THE ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF SIGNED: Christopher James from the date of first publication, trustee for REO Trust 2017-RPL1 closing of the application period. Notice of Availability of Audit 27387R TRRT 7/1 STATE OF ILLINOIS, POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH Johnson 6/5/26 or within three (3) months from PLAINTIFF Education: Report of the Rockford Park n n n COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO SECTION 15-1701(c) OF THE ILLINOIS Subscribed and sworn (or the date of mailing or delivery of Vs. Applicant must have a high District NOTICE BY PUBLICATION This is to certify that the un- MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. affirmed to) before me, this 5th Notice to creditors, if mailing or Corliss Henry; school diploma or G.E.D before The Rockford Park District STATE OF ILLINOIS, For information call Sales day of June, A.D. 2026. delivery is required by 755 ILCS Vanessa Henry; applying. hereby provides public notice dersigned intend to conduct and COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO 5/18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, Apache Gardner; Vision: that an audit of its funds for the transact a products and services Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Lori Gummow, County Clerk ss.

LaShena Robinson; Vision must be correctable to period January 1, 2025 through business in said County and State Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Giselle Mandujano, Deputy Clerk 1975 as amended, whichever date — 27359R TRRT 6/24 is later. Any claim not filed by the Chureia Ingram; 20/20 in each eye.

December 31, 2025 has been made under the name of Authority First at Crane & Partners, PLLC, 13010 Circuit Court of the n n n requisite date as stated above Angel Maxwell; Criminal History:

by Sikich LLP, and that a report of the following post office addresses: Morris Road, Suite 450, Alpharetta, 17th Judicial Circuit Vernon Dowthard; An Applicant must not have such audit dated April 24, 2026 4883 Linden Rd., Rockford, IL 61109; Georgia 30004. (708) 668-4410 ext. ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF shall be barred.

INTENTION Claims against the estate may Laterence Roberson; any felony convictions nor have has been filed with the County that the true and real full names 52109. 25-324648 In re the Matter of Dissolution of INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES STATE OF ILLINOIS, be filed in the office of the WinKathy Henry; been convicted of certain mis- Clerks of Winnebago, Boone and of all persons owning, conducting Marriage COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO nebago County Circuit Clerk-Pro- Unknown Heirs and Legatees of demeanors.

Enma Patricia Jimenez Alvarez Ogle counties, in accordance with or transacting such business are CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com This is to certify that the bate Division at the Winnebago Sarah A. Gardner; Residency: 50 ILCS 310/6. The full report of as follows: Alfredo L. Roldan Sr. CASE NO: 2026-DC-0000047 SIGNED: Alfredo L. Roldan Sr. I3288374 undersigned intend to conduct County Courthouse, Rockford, Unknown Owners and Nonrecord TO Elias POOU CHE AND ALL Employees must live in the the audit is available for public 6/3/26 P27342R TRRT 6/24 and transact a landscaping and Illinois, or with the estate legal Claimants; Winnebago County or within 15 inspection on the Rockford Park WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Subscribed and sworn (or n n n snow removal business in said representative, or both.

Amy L. Silvestri, as Special miles of the Public Safety Building District’s Website. If you are unable Notice is hereby given to you, Copies of claims filed with the Representative for Sarah A. within 12 months of date of hire. to access the report online, please affirmed to) before me, this 3rd IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE County and State under the name the above-named Respondent, 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT of Outdoor Pros at the following Circuit Clerk’s Office-Probate DiviGardner (deceased) For further information, please call 815-987-1595 during regular day of June, A.D. 2026. that a Petition has been filed in WINNEBAGO COUNTY post office addresses: 4923 Pine sion, must be mailed or delivered DEFENDANTS contact Recruiter Chaney at 779- business hours (8:30 am - 4:30 pm) Lori Gummow, County Clerk the Circuit Court of the 17th JuROCKFORD, ILLINOIS Meadow Parkway, Suite 1, Loves to the estate legal representative No. 2026-FC-0000081 500-6536 Monday through Friday, excluding Teresa Bravo, Deputy Clerk dicial Circuit, Winnebago County, 27356R TRRT 6/24 AmeriHome Mortgage Park, IL 61111; that the true and real and to his/her attorney within ten NOTICE BY PUBLICATION Applications and complete holidays, to make arrangements to IL, Courtroom 209, 400 W State St, n n n Company, LLC full names of all persons owning, days after it has been filed.

NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: rules of the Board may be obtained receive the report.

Rockford, IL 61101 on February 2, PLAINTIFF conducting or transacting such /s/ JOHN GILBERT LaShena Robinson at www.joinrockfordfire.com 27393R TRRT 6/24 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Vs. business are as follows: Dwayne Attorney for Administrator Unknown Heirs and Legatees 2026 by the said petitioner against 27384R TRRT 6/24 you petitioning for Dissolution of COUNTY OF Winnebago Amy M. Fiorenza Barnhart; Amy Charles Broom Jr. Attorney John M. Gilbert of Sarah A. Gardner n n n Rockford, ILLINOIS M. Fiorenza Barnhart as Trustee SIGNED: Dwayne Charles 5010 N. 2nd Street Unknown Owners and Nonre- Marriage and for other relief; that AMENDED NOTICE OF APPLICATION Public Notices SERVIS ONE, INC. DBA of the Amy M. Fiorenza Barnhart Broom Jr. 6/3/26 Loves Park, IL 61111 cord Claimants FOR SALE OF LAND UNDER THE summons was duly issued out n n n BSI FINANCIAL SERVICES Trust dated May 4, 2022; Subscribed and sworn (or Phone (815) 877-2500 That this case has been of the said Court against you as PARK COMMISSIONERS LAND STATE OF ILLINOIS Plaintiff GreenState Credit Union; affirmed to) before me, this 3rd Fax(815)877-2300 commenced in this Court against provided by law, and that the said SALE ACT IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE vs.

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27351R TRRT 6/24 you and other defendants, praying suit is now pending.

Notice is hereby given to all 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JONATHAN W. LERNER; Nonrecord Claimants Lori Gummow, County Clerk n n n for the foreclosure of a certain whom it may concern: Now, therefore, unless you, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO UNITED STATES OF AMERICA DEFENDANTS Krystal Soto, Deputy Clerk IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE Mortgage conveying the premises the said Respondent, file your On July 8th, 2026, at 9:45 a.m.

PROBATE DIVISION ACTING BY AND THROUGH ITS No. 2026-FC-0000193 27360R TRRT 6/24 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT described as follows, to-wit: the Rockford Park District, an response to said Petition or IN RE THE ESTATE OF: AGENCY THE DEPARTMENT NOTICE BY PUBLICATION n n n WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS COMMONLY KNOWN AS: Illinois Park District, will appear by otherwise make your appearance NATHANIEL HAYLETT, OF HOUSING AND URBAN NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: STATE OF ILLINOIS PROBATE DIVISION 820 Albert Avenue its counsel, Allen Galluzzo Hevrin therein, on or before August 13, Deceased.

DEVELOPMENT; Unknown Owners and Nonre- IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE In the Matter of the Estate of: Rockford, IL 61101 Leake, LLC, before the Honorable CASE NO. 2026 PR 119 FOUNDATION FINANCE cord Claimants 17th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT CHRIS S. KECKLER, and which said Mortgage was 2026, at 2pm default may be Judge Ronald Barch of the Circuit entered against you at any time CLAIM NOTICE COMPANY LLC; That this case has been COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO Deceased. made by: Court of Winnebago County via after that day, and a Petition For NOTICE is given of the death ILLINOIS HEALTHCARE AND commenced in this Court against PROBATE DIVISION No. 2026-PR-112 Sarah A. Gardner Zoom, and apply to sell and convey IN RE THE MATTER OF THE CLAIM NOTICE the Mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Dissolution of Marriage entered certain property comprised of less of NATHANIEL HAYLETT. Letters FAMILY SERVICES CHILD SUPPORT you and other defendants, praying ESTATE OF NOTICE is given of the death of Electronic Registration Systems, in accordance with the prayer of than 3 acres, owned by the Rock- of Office were issued on May 22, ENFORCEMENT COLLECTION AND for the foreclosure of a certain ASSET RECOVERY UNIT; Mortgage conveying the premises Antonio Guaderrama, CHRIS S. KECKLER. Letters of Office Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee said Petition. ford Park District, which is the real 2026 to, TIMOTHY HAYLETT, who UNKNOWN OWNERS AND described as follows, to-wit: Deceased. were issued on May 15, 2026, to for Intervale Mortgage Corporation, Dated at Rockford, Illinois this estate commonly known as 4301 is the legal representative of NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS; COMMONLY KNOWN AS: CASE NO: 2026-PR-91 Thomas Whelan of 5722 Inverness as Mortgagee, and recorded in the 4th day of June.

Liberty Drive, Rockford, Illinois, the estate. The attorneys for the Defendant 1938 Sweetbriar Ln CLAIM NOTICE Drive, Rockford, Illinois 61107, who Office of the Recorder of Deeds and legally described as follows: estate are John M. Gilbert, Gilbert Clerk of the Circuit Court Law Offices, 5010 N. 2nd Street, 25 FC 312 Rockford, IL 61107 NOTICE is given of the death is the Executor of the Estate. The of Winnebago County, Illinois, as Prepared by: The West Sixty (60) feet Loves Park, Illinois 61111. Claims CALENDAR and which said Mortgage was of Antonio Guaderrama on May attorney for the Estate is Jacob Document No. 0414063; and for Vivian N. Millan of the East One Hundred against the estate may be filed on NOTICE OF SALE made by: 23rd, 2025. Letters of Office were E. Trotter, of HARDYMAN & ASSO- other relief; that summons was Fifty (150) feet of Lot Twenor before December 10, 2026 that PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given Amy M. Fiorenza Barnhart as issued on May 21st, 2026, to: Elba CIATES, LTD., 124 N. Water Street, duly issued out of said Court ARDC # 101374 ty-six (26) as designated date being at least six (6) months that pursuant to a Judgment of Trustee of the Amy M. Fiorenza Guaderrama who is the legal Suite 100, Rockford, Illinois 61107. against you as provided by law and Aparicio Immigration Law upon the Plat of Carter from the date of first publication, Foreclosure entered in the above Barnhart Trust dated May 4, 2022 representative of the estate. The Any claims against the Estate that the said suit is now pending. 900 W Jackson Blvd Ste 5W Acres, being a Subdivision or within three (3) months from entitled cause Intercounty Judicial the Mortgagor(s), to Mortgage attorney is Christian Solares, 4855 may be filed on or before NovemNOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU Chicago, IL 60607 of a part of the Northwest the date of mailing or delivery of Sales Corporation will on July 16, Electronic Registration Systems, E State St Ste 24, Rockford, IL 61108. ber 27, 2026, that date being at least file your answer or otherwise file (312) 858-5824 Quarter of Section 16, Notice to creditors, if mailing or 2026, at the hour 1:00 p.m., Inter- Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee Claims against the estate may six (6) months from the date of your appearance in this case in the vmillan@vailaw.com Township 44 North, Range delivery is required by 755 ILCS county’s Winnebago County office, for GreenState Credit Union, as be filed within six (6) months from first publication, or within three (3) Office of the Clerk of this Court, Attorney for Petitioner 1 East of the Third P.M. , the Plat of which Subdivision is 5/18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 7210 East State Street, Rockford, IL Mortgagee, and recorded in the the date of first publication. Any months from the date of mailing Thomas A. Klein 27350R TRRT 6/24

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n n n the assessments required by The The real estate is: single family (140) FEET TO THE PLACE OF estate taxes, special assessments, Road, Rockford, Illinois 61114, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE Decree entered.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE Condominium Property Act, 765 residence. If the subject mortgaged BEGINNING; SITUATED IN or special taxes levied against as Independent Co-Executors, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO Dated at Rockford, Illinois this 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). real estate is a unit of a common THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAsaid real estate and is offered for whose attorney of record is Gregg AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. 5th day of June, 2026.

WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR interest community, the purchaser GO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. sale without any representation Garofalo, Garofalo Law Group, 33 Commonly known as : 2703 Thomas Klein ROCKET MORTGAGE, LLC (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE of the unit other than a mortgagee P.I.N. 04-11-100-005. as to quality or quantity of title North Dearborn Street, Suite 1000, Windamere Way, Rockford, IL 61109 Clerk of the Circuit Court Plaintiff, RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION shall pay the assessments required Commonly known as 7215 and without recourse to Plaintiff Chicago, Illinois 60602.

Tax Parcel No: 16-03-102-011 ERIN L. NASH #6304953 -v.FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF by subsection(g-1) of Section 189.5 Middle Road, South Beloit, IL 61080. and in ‘’AS IS’’ condition. The sale The estate will be administered And which mortgages were Nash Law Office, P.C. KRISTIAN FALKENHAUG AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN of the Condominium Property Act. The real estate is: single family is further subject to confirmation without court supervision, unless made by Donald A. Semiche or 4615 East State Street, Suite 101 et al ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15- Sale terms: At sale, the bidder must residence. If the subject mortgaged by the court. under section 5/28-4 of the Probate Barbara M. Semiche, Trustees of Rockford, IL 61108 Defendant 1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE have 10% (or 25% if so ordered in real estate is a unit of a common Upon payment in full of the Act Ill. Compiled Stat. 1992, Ch. 755, the Semiche Trust Dated November (815) 397-7500 2025-FC-0000146 FORECLOSURE LAW. the Judgement of Foreclosure) interest community, the purchaser amount bid, the purchaser will par. 5/28-4) any interested person 13, 2001 as Mortgagor(s); and given erin@nashlawofficepc.com NOTICE OF SALE You will need a photo identi- down by certified funds, balance of the unit other than a mortgagee receive a Certificate of Sale that will terminates independent adminis- to World Alliance Financial Corp.

27354R TRRT 6/24 PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY fication issued by a government within 24 hours, by certified funds. shall pay the assessments required entitle the purchaser to a deed to tration at any time by mailing or as Mortgagee; to wit: that certain n n n GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment agency (driver’s license, passport, No refunds. The property is sold AS by subsection(g-1) of Section 189.5 the real estate after confirmation delivering a petition to terminate “Mortgage” dated May 28, 2009 and STATE OF ILLINOIS of Foreclosure and Sale entered in etc.) in order to gain entry into IS subject to all liens or encum- of the Condominium Property Act. of the sale. to the clerk. recorded as 200900929395.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE the above cause on September 18, our building and the foreclosure brances. The property will NOT be Sale terms: At sale, the bidder must The property will NOT be Claims against the estate may Now, therefore unless you 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT 2025, an agent for The Judicial Sales sale room in Cook County and the open for inspection. Prospective have 10% (or 25% if so ordered in open for inspection and plaintiff be filed with the clerk or with the Donald A. Semiche or Barbara M. OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on July same identification for sales held bidders are admonished to check the Judgement of Foreclosure) makes no representation as to representative, or both, on or Semiche, Trustees of the Semiche IN THE MATTER OF: 16, 2026, at the Advocus National at other county venues where the circuit court case record, down by certified funds, balance the condition of the property. Pro- before December 17, 2026, or, if Trust Dated November 13, 2001, SELENIA TORRES MARTINEZ, Title Insurance, 973 Featherstone The Judicial Sales Corporation property tax record and the title within 24 hours, by certified funds. spective bidders are admonished mailing or delivery of a notice from Unknown Beneficiaries of the Deceased Rd, Suite 100, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, conducts foreclosure sales. record to verify all information No refunds. The property is sold AS to check the court file to verify all the representative is required by Semiche Trust Dated November No. 2026-PR-000044 sell at public in-person sale to the For information, examine the before bidding. IF YOU ARE THE IS subject to all liens or encum- information. section 5/18-3 of the Probate Act, 13, 2001, and Unknown Owners CLAIM NOTICE highest bidder, as set forth below, court file, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU brances. The property will NOT be If this property is a condomini- the date stated in that notice. Any and Non-Record Claimants, file NOTICE is given of the death of the following described real estate: P.C. Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 15W030 HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN open for inspection. Prospective um unit, the purchaser of the unit claim not filed on or before that your Appearance and Answer to SELENIA TORRES MARTINEZ. Letters LAND SITUATED IN THE NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER bidders are admonished to check at the foreclosure sale, other than date is barred. Copies of a claim the Complaint in said action in of Office were issued on May 22, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN 100, BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 (630) THE ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF the circuit court case record, a mortgagee, shall pay the assess- filed with the clerk must be mailed the office of the Clerk of the Circuit 2026, to LETICIA ZAYAS of 75 Kristin THE STATE OF IL 794-9876 POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH property tax record and the title ments and the legal fees required or delivered by the claimant to Court of Seventeenth Judicial Circle #318, Schaumburg, IL 60195, LOT NINE (9) IN BLOCK THE JUDICIAL SALES SECTION 15-1701(c) OF THE ILLINOIS record to verify all information by The Condominium Property Act, the representative and to the Circuit Winnebago County, on or SEVEN (7) AS DESIGNATED CORPORATION MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. before bidding. IF YOU ARE THE 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If attorney within 10 days after it before July 10, 2026, default may as Independent Administrator for UPON THE PLAT OF ROCK One South Wacker Drive, For information call Sales MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU this property is a condominium has been filed. be entered against you at any the Estate. The attorney of record VIEW ADDITION TO THE CITY 24th Floor, Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN unit which is part of a common E-filing is now mandatory for time after that day and a judgment for the Estate is Kiera P. Kamedula, OF ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS THE Chicago, IL 60606-4650 Lavelle Law, 1933 North Meacham POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER interest community, the purchaser documents in civil cases with entered in accordance with the 1111 South Alpine Road, Suite 704, PLAT OF WHICH ADDITION (312) 236-SALE Road, Suite 600, Schaumburg, THE ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF of the unit at the foreclosure sale limited exemptions. To e-file, you prayer for relief in said Complaint. Rockford, IL 61108.

The estate will be adminisIS RECORDED IN BOOK 10 You can also visit The Judicial Illinois 60173. (847) 705-7555. WSF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH other than a mortgagee shall pay must first create an account with Keith Levy (ARDC# 6279243) tered without court supervision, OF PLATS ON PAGE 4 IN Sales Corporation at www.tjsc. vs. Burke SECTION 15-1701(c) OF THE ILLINOIS the assessments required by The an e-filing service provider. Visit Ghidotti | Berger LLP unless under paragraph 28-4 of THE RECORDER’S OFFICE com for a 7 day status report of INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Condominium Property Act, 765 http://efile.illinoiscourts.gov/ser- 2700 Patriot Blvd., Suite 250 the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/28-4) IN WINNEBAGO COUNTY, pending sales.

CORPORATION For information call Sales ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). vice-providers.htm to learn more Glenview, IL 60026 any interested person terminates ILLINOIS SITUATED IN THE CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. intercountyjudicialsales.com Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR and to select a service provider. If Phone: (949) 427-2010 independent administration at COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, I3288783 Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE you need additional help or have Email: ILPleadings@ghidotany time by mailing or delivering AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. SUITE 100 P27364R TRRT 7/1 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION trouble e-filing, visit http://www.il- tiberger.com a petition to terminate to the clerk.

Commonly known as 2222 17TH BURR RIDGE IL, 60527 n n n Burr Ridge, IL 60527. (630) 794-5300. FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF linoiscourts.gov/FAQ/gethelp.asp. 26-000243-2 Claims may be filed on or AVE, ROCKFORD, IL 61104 630-794-5300 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 14-25-07558 AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN Gregg Garofalo I3288738 Property Index No. 11-36- E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com 17th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15- Garofalo Law Group (48743) P27346R TRRT 6/24 before December 10, 2026, that date being at least six (6) months 231-009 Attorney File No. 14-25-00783 COUNTY OF Winnebago CORPORATION 1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE 33 North Dearborn Street, n n n The real estate is improved Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Rockford, ILLINOIS intercountyjudicialsales.com FORECLOSURE LAW. Suite 1000 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the with a residence.

Case Number: 2025-FC-0000146 Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC I3288808 You will need a photo identi- Chicago, Illinois 60602 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT date of mailing or delivery of notice Sale terms: If sold to anyone TJSC#: 46-1344 Plaintiff P27365R TRRT 7/1 fication issued by a government (312)753-6000 WINNEBAGO COUNTY, to any known creditor required by other than the Plaintiff, 25% down NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt vs. n n n agency (driver’s license, passport, I3288923 ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate of the highest bid by certified funds Collection Practices Act, you are Sawyer Hrycay; IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE etc.) in order to gain entry into P27367R TRRT 7/1 Estate of Act of 1975 as amended (755 ILCS at the close of the sale payable to advised that Plaintiff’s attorney et. al.

17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT our building and the foreclosure n n n Wanda Grace Teasdale, The Judicial Sales Corporation. No is deemed to be a debt collector 5/18-3), whichever date is later. Any Defendant WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS sale room in Cook County and the IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE Deceased. third party checks will be accepted. attempting to collect a debt and claim not filed by the requisite date 25 FC 470 CITIZENS BANK NA same identification for sales held SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT 2025-PR-0000130 The balance, in certified funds/ any information obtained will be CALENDAR F/K/A RBS CITIZENS NA at other county venues where WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS Notice is given that on stated shall be barred. or wire transfer, is due within used for that purpose.

Claims against the estate NOTICE OF SALE Plaintiff, The Judicial Sales Corporation U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL 6/4/2026, Christopher Teasdale, twenty-four (24) hours. The subject Case # 2025-FC-0000146 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given -v.conducts foreclosure sales.

ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE OF Independent Executor of said may be filed in the office of the property is subject to general real I3289110 that pursuant to a Judgment of JESSICA M. SCHULTE For information, examine the LB-FLAT SERIES VI TRUST estate, filed a verified report of Winnebago County Circuit Clerkestate taxes, special assessments, P27363R TRRT 7/1 Foreclosure entered in the above A/K/A JESSICA SCHULTE court file, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff, administration of said estate Probate Division at the Winnebago or special taxes levied against n n n entitled cause Intercounty Judicial et al P.C. Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 15W030 vs. with the Clerk of the Circuit Court County Courthouse, 400 W. State said real estate and is offered for IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE Sales Corporation will on July 23, Defendant NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE DONALD A. SEMICHE OR BARBARA of Winnebago County, Illinois, Street, Rockford, Illinois, or with sale without any representation 17th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT 2026, at the hour 1:00 p.m., Inter2025-FC-0000108 100, BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 (630) M. SEMICHE, TRUSTEES OF THE Probate Division, 400 West State the Independent Administrator, as to quality or quantity of title COUNTY OF Winnebago county’s Winnebago County office, NOTICE OF SALE 794-9876 SEMICHE TRUST DATED Street, Rockford, IL 61101. or both. Copies of any claim filed and without recourse to Plaintiff Rockford, ILLINOIS 7210 East State Street, Rockford, IL PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY THE JUDICIAL SALES NOVEMBER 13, 2001; You, Unknown Heir of Wanda with the Circuit Clerk’s Office and in ‘’AS IS’’ condition. The sale WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND 61108, sell, in person, to the highest GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment CORPORATION SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND Grace Teasdale, are hereby notified Probate Division must be mailed is further subject to confirmation SOCIETY, FSB, AS OWNER TRUSTEE bidder for cash, the following of Foreclosure and Sale entered in One South Wacker Drive, URBAN DEVELOPMENT; that if no objection is filed with the or delivered to the Executor and to by the court.

OF THE RESIDENTIAL CREDIT described mortgaged real estate: the above cause on May 9, 2025, 24th Floor, BMO BANK NATIONAL Court within 42 days after the filing its attorney within ten days after it Upon payment in full of the OPPORTUNITIES TRUST X-C PART OF THE NORTHan agent for The Judicial Sales Chicago, IL 60606-4650 ASSOCIATION; of said report, the said Indepen- has been filed. amount bid, the purchaser will Plaintiff EAST QUARTER (1/4) OF THE Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on July (312) 236-SALE UNKNOWN BENEFICIARIES OF THE dent Executor will be discharged Dated: June 2, 2026 receive a Certificate of Sale that will vs.

NORTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) 14, 2026, at the Advocus National You can also visit The Judicial SEMICHE TRUST DATED and the estate closed.

Leticia Zayas entitle the purchaser to a deed to MYRTLE B BURKE OF SECTION 11, TOWNSHIP Title Insurance, 973 Featherstone Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.

NOVEMBER 13, 2001; E-filing is now mandatory for Independent Administrator the real estate after confirmation A/K/A MYRTLE BELL BURKE, 46 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF Rd, Suite 100, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, com for a 7 day status report of UNKNOWN OWNERS AND documents in civil cases with Kiera P. Kamedula (ARDC 6351337) of the sale.

WINNEBAGO COUNTY TREASURER, THE THIRD (3RD) PRINCIPAL sell at public in-person sale to the pending sales.

NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS limited exemptions. To e-file, you CANFIELD & McKENNA Where a sale of real estate is FOX RIVERS SANITATION MERIDIAN, BOUNDED AND highest bidder, as set forth below, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Defendant(s). must first create an account with 1111 South Alpine Road, Suite 704 made to satisfy a lien prior to that AUTHORITY, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, the following described real estate: 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, Case No.: 2026-FC-0000185 an e-filing service provider. Visit Rockford, IL 61108 of the United States, the United UNKNOWN OWNERS GENERALLY, TO-WIT BEGINNING AT THE LOT ONE HUNDRED SUITE 100 2703 WINDAMERE WAY http://efile.illinoiscourts.gov/ser- (815) 968-7200 States shall have one year from AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS NORTHWEST CORNER OF EIGHTY-THREE (183) AS DESBURR RIDGE IL, 60527 ROCKFORD, IL 61109 vice-providers.htm to learn more kiera@canfieldmckennalaw.com the date of sale within which to Defendant THE NORTHEAST QUARTER IGNATED UPON WINFIELD 630-794-5300 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION and to select a service provider. If service@canfieldmckennalaw. redeem, except that with respect 24 FC 359 (1/4) OF THE NORTHWEST PLAT NO. 5, BEING A SUBE-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com The requisite affidavit for you need additional help or have com to a lien arising under the internal CALENDAR QUARTER (1/4) OF SAID DIVISION OF PART OF THE Attorney File No. 14-25-01418 publication having been filed, trouble e-filing, visit http://www.il- (For service of documents only) revenue laws the period shall be NOTICE OF SALE SECTION 11, AND SAID POINT SOUTH HALF (1/2) OF THE Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 notice is hereby given to Donald linoiscourts.gov/FAQ/gethelp.asp.

27362R TRRT 6/24 120 days or the period allowable PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given OF BEGINNING BEING THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) Case Number: 2025-FC-0000108 A. Semiche or Barbara M. Semiche, Bradley Kupiec n n n for redemption under State law, that pursuant to a Judgment of POINT OF INTERSECTION OF SECTION 18, TOWNSHIP TJSC#: 46-1314 Trustees of the Semiche Trust (Attorney Number 6346110), STATE OF ILLINOIS whichever is longer, and in any case Foreclosure entered in the above OF THE MIDDLE LINE OF 46 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Dated November 13, 2001, Unknown 1545 Waukegan Road, Suite 1-3, IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE in which, under the provisions of entitled cause Intercounty Judicial THE HIGHWAY KNOWN AS OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL Collection Practices Act, you are Beneficiaries of the Semiche Trust Glenview IL 60025 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT section 505 of the Housing Act of Sales Corporation will on July 23, MIDDLE MANCHESTER ROAD MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF advised that Plaintiff’s attorney Dated November 13, 2001, and I3288724 COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), 2026, at the hour 1:00 p.m., InterWITH THE WEST LINE OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS is deemed to be a debt collector Unknown Owners and Non-ReP27345R TRRT 6/24 IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: and subsection (d) of section 3720 county’s Winnebago County office, THE NORTHEAST QUARTER RECORDED IN BOOK 45 attempting to collect a debt and cord Claimants, Defendants in n n n LINNAE J. COLLINS, of title 38 of the United States 7210 East State Street, Rockford, IL (1/4) OF THE NORTHWEST OF PLATS ON PAGE 169 IN any information obtained will be the above-entitled action, that NOTICE BY PUBLICATION Petitioner, Code, the right to redeem does 61108, sell, in person, to the highest QUARTER (1/4) OF SAID THE RECORDER’S OFFICE used for that purpose. a Complaint for Foreclosure and In the Interest of: vs. not arise, there shall be no right bidder for cash, the following SECTION; THENCE SOUTH OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, Case # 2025-FC-0000108 Other Relief has been commenced GUINEVERE ANN BEAUREGARD, AUSTIN JAMES STACHON, of redemption. described mortgaged real estate: ALONG THE WEST LINE OF ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE I3288876 in the Circuit Court of Seventeenth A Minor.

Respondent.

The property will NOT be LOT FIFTEEN (15) AS THE NORTHEAST QUARTER COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO P27366R TRRT 7/1 Judicial Circuit Winnebago County, CASE NO: 26 GR 141 Case No. 2025-DN-401 open for inspection and plaintiff DESIGNATED UPON PLAT (1/4) OF THE NORTHWEST AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. n n n by said Plaintiff against you and TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: NOTICE BY PUBLICATION makes no representation as to NO. 1 OF LINCOLN ACRES, QUARTER (1/4) OF SAID Commonly known as 14110 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE other Defendants, praying for the Take notice that on the 5th day NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the condition of the property. ProBEING A SUBDIVISION OF SECTION 11, ONE HUNDRED COMMERCIAL PKWY, SOUTH BELOIT, SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT foreclosure of certain mortgage of June, 2026, a Petition to Appoint spective bidders are admonished PART OF THE S.W. 1/4 OF SIXTY (160) FEET; THENCE IL 61080 WINNEBAGO COUNTY, conveying the premises legally Guardian of the Person of the Minor Respondent Austin James Stachon that Petitioner Linnae J. Collins has to check the court file to verify all SECTION 17, TOWNSHIP 44 EASTERLY, PARALLEL WITH Property Index No. 04-18400 WEST STATE STREET, described as follows: was filed in the Circuit Court of information.

NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE NORTH LINE OF SAID 155-022 ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS LOT FIVE (5) AS DESIGWinnebago County, Illinois, 17th caused to be filed a PETITION FOR If this property is a condominiTHE 3RD P.M., THE PLAT SECTION, ONE HUNDRED The real estate is improved ESTATE OF NATED UPON PLAT NO. 1 OF Judicial Circuit, and that in room DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE and um unit, the purchaser of the unit OF WHICH SUBDIVISION FORTY (140) FEET, THENCE with a residence.

John Nandzik, ST. RITA`S SUBDIVISION OF 314 of the Winnebago County other relief in the above-captioned at the foreclosure sale, other than IS RECORDED IN BOOK 26 NORTH, PARALLEL WITH THE Sale terms: If sold to anyone DECEASED. PART OF THE NORTHWEST Courthouse, on the 13th day of July, cause of action. You are further a mortgagee, shall pay the assessOF PLATS ON PAGE 99 IN WEST LINE OF THE NORTHother than the Plaintiff, 25% down 26 PR 131 QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 2026 at the hour of 10:00 a.m., or as notified that if you fail to file an ments and the legal fees required THE RECORDER’S OFFICE EAST QUARTER (1/4) OF of the highest bid by certified funds Notice is given to creditors of 3, TOWNSHIP 43 NORTH, soon thereafter as this cause may answer or otherwise appear on or

by The Condominium Property Act, OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, THE NORTHWEST QUARTER at the close of the sale payable to the death of the above named RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD be heard, a hearing will be held before July 20, 2026, a judgment by 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If ILLINOIS, SITUATED IN THE (1/4) OF SAID SECTION 11, The Judicial Sales Corporation. No decedent. Letters of office were PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE upon the guardianship petition. default may be entered against you this property is a condominium COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO ONE HUNDRED SIXTY (160) third party checks will be accepted. issued to Sharon Nandzik, 6362 PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVINow, unless you appear at the at any time thereafter for the relief unit which is part of a common AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. FEET TO THE NORTH LINE The balance, in certified funds/ Parks Edge Drive, Loves Park, SION IS RECORDED IN BOOK hearing and show cause against requested in the petition. /s/ Linnae J. Collins, interest community, the purchaser P.I.N. 11-17-353-006.

OF SAID SECTION; THENCE or wire transfer, is due within Illinois 61111, Terri Skiba, PO Box 32 OF PLATS ON PAGE 113 IN the Petition, the Petition may be Petitioner of the unit at the foreclosure sale Commonly known as 4416 WEST ALONG SAID NORTH twenty-four (24) hours. The subject 56, Chugwater, Wyoming 82210 THE RECORDER`S OFFICE taken for confessed as against other than a mortgagee shall pay Kennett Ave., Rockford, IL 61101.

LINE ONE HUNDRED FORTY property is subject to general real and Kelly Hart, 2692 Reid Farm OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, you and an Order, Judgment or 27377R TRRT 7/1

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n n n Address: 216 North Court Street may be entered against you at any the prayer of the Complaint.

IN BOOK 19 OF PLATS ON SIGNED: Cathy Christine Pompeo Cube M12 Jerrie Bennett Glawe; 16, 2026 at approx. 11:00am at STATE OF ILLINOIS City: Rockford, IL 61103 time after that day and a Judgment Prepared by: PAGE 44 IN THE RECORDER’S 6/3/26 Cube N33 Kara Stickles. www.storagetreasures.com.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE Telephone: 815-489-9500 may be entered in accordance with George P. Hampilos – OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO SIGNED: Brooke Joy Boncimino NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: Cube 46 Carletta Sockwell; 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT 27371R TRRT 7/1 the prayer of the Complaint.

ARDC # 6320977 COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUFord 6/3/26 The following self-storage cube Cube 85 Ann Bjorlie; COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO n n n Prepared by: Hampilos & Associates, Ltd. ATED IN THE COUNTY OF Subscribed and sworn (or contents containing household In the Matter of the Estate of STATE OF ILLINOIS George P. Hampilos – 6838 East State Street, Suite 302 WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF affirmed to) before me, this 3rd and other goods will be sold by Cube 99 Sheneitha Hayes; GLORIA J. PRATHER, IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE ARDC # 6320977 Rockford, IL 61108 ILLINOIS. day of June, A.D. 2026.

CubeSmart Asset Management, Cube 127 Marco Mosley; deceased 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Hampilos & Associates, Ltd. (815) 962-0044 Commonly known as 1019 21ST Lori Gummow, County Clerk LLC as Agent for Owner #3566, Cube 152 Emmanuel White; No. 2026 PR 123 COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO 6838 East State Street, Suite 302 Georgehamp@aol.com STREET, ROCKFORD, IL 61108 Giselle Mandujano, Deputy Clerk 6210 Forest Hills Road Loves Park, Cube 154 Brenna Ashton; CLAIM NOTICE In the Matter of the Estate of: Rockford, IL 61108 27374R TRRT 7/1 Property Index No. 12-3027358R TRRT 6/24 IL 61111 to satisfy a lien on July 16, Cube 158 Brianna Pickett; Notice is given of the death KENITH D. MATHEWS, (815) 962-0044 n n n 303-011 n n n 2026 at approx. 12:30pm at www. Cube 167 Eric Henges; of GLORIA J. PRATHER. Letters of Deceased.

Georgehamp@aol.com NOTICE BY PUBLICATION The real estate is improved ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF storagetreasures.com.

Cube 183 Gerardo Rivera Jr.; Office were issued on June 2nd, PROBATE DIVISION 27372R TRRT 7/1 In the Interest of: with a Single Family Residence. The INTENTION Cube 126B Cynthia T. Treadwell; 2026 to THERESA L. HOPKINS whose Case No.: 2026-PR- 28 n n n MOHAMMED ABOUD ALMAOSMI, judgment amount was $102,530.33 STATE OF ILLINOIS, Cube 307 Aphrodite Mecklenburg; Cube 247 Jasmine Edwards; Cube 301 Cassandra Thompson; address is 1305 Van Stone Drive, CLAIM NOTICE STATE OF ILLINOIS A Minor.

Sale Terms: Full Sale Terms are COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO Cube 308 Steven Good; Machesney Park, IL 61115, as adminCube 325 Maurice L. Rigsby; NOTICE is given of the death of IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE CASE NO: 2026 GR 145 available on the property page This is to certify that the un- Cube 404B Larry Wright; istrator, whose attorney is TOBIN, KENITH D. MATHEWS, of Machesney 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: at www.auction.com by entering dersigned intend to conduct and Cube 430 Javar Puckett; Cube 342 Torry Townsend; RAMON & BARBER, 530 South State Park, Illinois, who died on SeptemCOUNTY OF WINNEBAGO Take notice that on the 9th 1019 21ST STREET into the search transact a micro bakery business Cube 441 Miranda McKee. Cube 357 April Adams; Street; Suite 200, Belvidere, Illinois ber 13, 2025. Letters of Office were BERTRAM STEIN, day of June, 2026, a Petition to bar. If sold to anyone other than in said County and State under the NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: Cube 362 Keisha Creamer; 61008-3711. issued on April 29, 2026, to JASON Plaintiff, Appoint Guardian of the Person of the Plaintiff, the winning bidder name of Green Table Bread Co at The following self-storage cube Claims against the estate may E. MATHEWS, 5322 Brookshire vs. the Minor was filed in the Circuit must pay the full bid amount the following post office addresses: contents containing household Cube 379 Acquianetta James; be filed on or before December St., Monroe, Ml 48161, who is the MICHAEL SCHILLER, Court of Winnebago County, Illinois, within twenty-four (24) hours of the 515 29th St., Rockford, IL 61108; that and other goods will be sold by Cube 402 Kristine Chambers; 17, 2026 that date being at least Independent Administrator of the CELIA BENIQUEZ, 17th Judicial Circuit, and that in auction’s end. All payments must the true and real full names of all CubeSmart Asset Management, Cube 406 Jessica Axtell. six (6) months from the date of Estate. The attorney for the estate a/k/a CELIA BENIQUEZ-SCHILLER, room 314 of the Winnebago County be certified funds. No third-party persons owning, conducting or LLC as Agent for Owner #3565, 27390R TRRT 7/1 first publication, or within three (3) is FRANKLIN J. EUBANK, JR., 126 N. and CMB LOGISTICS, INC., Courthouse, on the 15th day of July, checks will be accepted. All bid- transacting such business are as 4548 American Road Rockford, IL n n n months from the date of mailing Church Street, Rockford, IL 61101. an Illinois Corporation, 2026 at the hour of 9:00 a.m., or as ders will need to register at www. follows: Janna Michelle Flory 61109 to satisfy a lien on July 16, ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF or delivery of Notice to creditors, Claims against the estate may Defendants. soon thereafter as this cause may auction.com prior to placing a bid.

SIGNED: Janna Michelle Flory 2026 at approx. 11:30am at www.

INTENTION if mailing or delivery is required be filed on or before December 17, CASE NO. 2026-LA-104 be heard, a hearing will be held The subject property is subject to 6/15/26 storagetreasures.com.

STATE OF ILLINOIS, by 755 ILCS 5/18-3, whichever date 2026, that date being at least six NOTICE OF HEARING upon the Petition for Adoption. general real estate taxes, special Subscribed and sworn (or Cube A23 Cassandra M. Cantu; COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO is later. Any claim not filed by the (6) months from the date of first The Court having granted leave Now, unless you appear at the assessments, or special taxes affirmed to) before me, this 15th Cube 2221 Tori Chapman; This is to certify that the requisite date stated above shall publication, or within three (3) for Notice by Publication, notice is hearing and show cause against levied against said real estate day of June, A.D. 2026.

Cube 3225 Ronald Harper Jr. ; be barred. months from the date of mailing given to you, CMB LOGISTICS, INC., the Petition, the Petition may be and is offered for sale without Lori Gummow, County Clerk Cube 3610 Bruce A. Richmond; undersigned intend to conduct Claims against the estate or delivery of Notice to creditors, an Illinois Corporation, Defendant taken for confessed as against any representation as to quality Teresa Bravo, Deputy Clerk Cube 5720 Lecia Wade; and transact a music performance may be filed in the office of the if mailing or delivery is required by in the above action. A Complaint you and an Order, Judgment or or quantity of title and without 27382R TRRT 7/1 Cube 5920 Rasheka Williams. business in said County and State Winnebago County Circuit Clerk -- Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate was filed against you on March 18, Decree entered. recourse to plaintiff and in “AS n n n NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: under the name of Los Claveles at Probate Division at the Winnebago Act, 1975 as amended, whichever 2026, which has been commenced Dated at Rockford, Illinois this IS” condition. The sale is further IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE The following self-storage cube County Courthouse, 400 West State date is later. Any claim not filed in the Circuit Court of Winnebago 10th day of June, 2026. subject to confirmation by the 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT contents containing household the following post office addresses: Street, Rockford, IL 61101, or with by the requisite date stated above County requesting a Judgment Thomas Klein court. Upon payment in full of WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS and other goods will be sold by 928 S. 6th St., Rockford, IL 61104; the estate legal representative, shall be barred. Copies of any claim against you.

Clerk of the Circuit Court the amount bid, the purchaser will PROBATE DIVISION CubeSmart Asset Management, that the true and real full names or both. filed with the Clerk must be mailed Summons was issued out of the ERIN L. NASH #6304953 receive a certificate of sale that will In the Matter of: LLC as Agent for Owner #3568, of all persons owning, conducting Copies of claims filed with the or delivered to the representative Court against you as provided by Nash Law Office, P.C. entitle the purchaser to a deed to JANET E. RAINWATER, 4560 Stenstrom Road Rockford, IL or transacting such business are as Circuit Clerk’s Office -- Probate Di- and to the attorney within ten (10) law, and the action is still pending. 4615 East State Street, Suite 101 the real estate after confirmation of Decedent.

61109 to satisfy a lien on July 16, follows: Oscar Sifuentes-Medellin vision, must be mailed or delivered days after it is filed.

Consequently, unless you, CMB Rockford, IL 61108 the sale. The property will NOT be 2026-PR-0000105 2026 at approx. 11:30am at www.

SIGNED: Oscar Sifuentesto the estate legal representastive E-filing is now mandatory for LOGISTICS, INC., an Illinois Corpora- (815) 397-7500 open for inspection and plaintiff CLAIM NOTICE storagetreasures.com.

Medellin 6/15/26 and to her attorney within ten days documents in civil cases with tion, Defendant in the above case, erin@nashlawofficepc.com makes no representation as to NOTICE is given of the death Cube S31 Marloes Shoulders; Subscribed and sworn (or after it has been filed. limited exceptions. To e-file, you file your Answer to the Complaint, 27375R TRRT 7/1 the condition of the property, pro- of JANET E. RAINWATER, who died Cube S32 Marloes Shoulders; DATED: 5-26, 2026 affirmed to) before me, this 15th must first create an account with otherwise plead in the action, or n n n spective bidders are admonished on March 24, 2026. Letters of Office Cube S40 Marloes Shoulders; /s/ Theresa L. Hopkins an e-filing service provider. Visit otherwise make your Appearance STATE OF ILLINOIS to check the court file to verify all were issued on June 16, 2026, to Cube S80 Kayla Boyd; day of June, A.D. 2026.

THERESA L. HOPKINS https://efile.illinoiscourts.gov/ in the Courthouse of Winnebago IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE information. If this property is a RANDY W. RAINWATER of 2910 S. Cube S96 Kayla Boyd; Lori Gummow, County Clerk Natalie Hyser Barber service-providers.htm to learn County, located at 400 West State 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT condominium unit, the purchaser Main Street, Rockford, Illinois 61102, Cube S9091 James Fijak.

Teresa Bravo, Deputy Clerk ARDC# 6301826 more and to select a service St., Rockford, Illinois 61101 on or COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO of the unit at the foreclosure sale, who is the legal representative NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: 27391R TRRT 7/8 Tobin, Ramon & Barber provider. If you need additional before July 16, 2026 at 9:15 a.m.

IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: other than a mortgagee, shall pay of the estate. The attorney for The following self-storage cube n n n Attorneys for Petitioner help or have trouble e-filing, in Courtroom 426, default may be ENGRACIA FERNANDEZ, the assessments and the legal the estate is Douglas R. Henry, of contents containing household 530 South State Street; Suite 200 visit http://www.illinoiscourts.gov/ entered against you at any time Petitioner, fees required by the Condominium Barrick, Switzer, Long, Balsley & and other goods will be sold by ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF Belvidere, Illinois 61008-3711 FAQ/gethelp.asp. after that day and a Judgment may vs. property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9 (g) Van Evera, LLP, 6833 Stalter Drive, CubeSmart Asset Management, INTENTION (815) 544-0316 Dated: 6/10/26 be entered in accordance with the MARCO A. FERNANDEZ, (l) and (g)(4). If this property is a Rockford, Illinois 61108.

LLC as Agent for Owner #3567, STATE OF ILLINOIS, natalie@tobinramon.com /s/ Jason E. Mathews, prayer of the Complaint.

Respondent. condominium unit which is part of Claims against the Estate may 3015 N. Main St. Rockford, IL 61103 COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO 27370R TRRT 7/1 Independent Administrator Prepared by: Case No. 2025-DN-472 a common interest community, the be filed on or before December 24, to satisfy a lien on July 16, 2026 at This is to certify that the unn n n /s/ Franklin J. Eubank, Jr., George P. Hampilos – NOTICE BY PUBLICATION purchaser of the unit at the foreclo- 2026, that date being at least six approx. 12:00pm at www.storagetdersigned intend to conduct and STATE OF ILLINOIS Attorney at Law ARDC # 6320977 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to Re- sure sale other than a mortgagee (6) months from the date of first reasures.com. transact a industrial construction IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE Prepared By: Hampilos & Associates, Ltd. spondent Marco A. Fernandez that shall pay the assessments required publication, or within three (3) Cube A8 Luke Peper; business in said County and 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT FRANKLIN J. EUBANK, JR. 6838 East State Street, Suite 302 Petitioner Engracia Fernandez has by the Condominium Property Act, months from the date of mailing Cube A40 Traci Klingebiel; COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO (#6208840) Rockford, IL 61108 caused to be filed a PETITION FOR 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE or delivery of Notice to creditors, Cube A69 Reginald Evans; State under the name of Thunder IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: Attorney at Law (815) 962-0044 DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE and THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), if mailing or delivery is required by Cube A88 Francisco Gamboa; Exterior Solutions at the following WILLIAM E. FRITSCH, 126 N. Church Street Georgehamp@aol.com other relief in the above-captioned YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Cube A171 Christina McGraw; post office addresses: 915 West St., Deceased.

Rockford, IL 61101-1002 27373R TRRT 7/1 cause of action. You are further IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS Act, 1975 as amended, whichever Cube A183 King Singleton; Rockford, IL 61102; that the true Case No. 2026-PR-0000124 Telephone: (815) 961-9668 n n n notified that if you fail to file an AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF date is later. Any claim not filed Cube B16 Charles Horton; CLAIM NOTICE Facsimile: (779) 218-9321 STATE OF ILLINOIS answer or otherwise appear on or POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH by the requisite date stated above Cube B76 Tom Kalo Panky-Davis; and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting NOTICE is given of the death of E-mail: frank@feubanklaw.com IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE before July 20, 2026, a judgment by SECTION 15-1701 (C) OF THE ILLINOIS shall be barred.

Cube B116 Diane Soto; such business are as follows: Javier William E. Fritsch. Letters of Office Attorney for Petitioner 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT default may be entered against you MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Claims against the Estate Cube B212 Indra Jackson; were issued on June 2, 2026 to Erika 27376R TRRT 7/1 COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO at any time thereafter for the relief For information, contact Plaintiffs may be filed in the Office of the Cube B227 Christopher Schelm; Castellanos Santiago Giambeluca, of 8383 N Rockton Ave, n n n BERTRAM STEIN, requested in the petition. attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES PC Winnebago County Circuit Clerk, Cube B266 Mylena Shovelski; SIGNED: Javier Castellanos Rockford, IL 61103, who is the legal STATE OF ILLINOIS Plaintiff, /s/ Engracia Fernandez, (630) 794-5300 please refer to file Probate Division at the Winnebago Cube B287 Marjorie Elliot.

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Petitioner number 14-25-04387. Auction.com, County Courthouse, 400 West State NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: Subscribed and sworn (or attorney for the estate is Trent M. 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT MICHAEL SCHILLER, 27380R TRRT 7/1 LLC 100 N LaSalle St., Suite 1400, Street, Rockford, Illinois, or with the The following self-storage cube Ferguson, 216 North Court Street, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO CELIA BENIQUEZ, n n n Chicago, IL 60602 - 872-225-4985 Estate legal representative, or both. contents containing household affirmed to) before me, this 17th Rockford, IL 61103.

BERTRAM STEIN, a/k/a CELIA BENIQUEZ-SCHILLER, IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE You can also visit www.auction.

Copies of claims filed with the and other goods will be sold by day of June, A.D. 2026.

Claims against the estate may Plaintiff, and CMB LOGISTICS, INC., SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT com. Attorney File No. 14-25-04387 Circuit Clerk’s Office, Probate Divi- CubeSmart Asset Management, Lori Gummow, County Clerk be filed on or before December vs. an Illinois Corporation, WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS Case Number: 2025-FC-0000282 sion, must be mailed or delivered LLC as Agent for Owner #3561, Giselle Mandujano, Deputy Clerk 17, 2026, date being at least six MICHAEL SCHILLER, Defendants.

PennyMac Loan Services, LLC NOTE: PURSUANT TO THE FAIR to the Estate legal representative 7511 Vandiver Road Rockford, IL 27392R TRRT 7/8 (6) months from the date of first CELIA BENIQUEZ, CASE NO. 2026-LA-104 Plaintiff, DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, and to their attorney within ten 61112 to satisfy a lien on July 16, n n n publication, or within 3 months a/k/a CELIA BENIQUEZ-SCHILLER, NOTICE OF HEARING -v.YOU ARE ADVISED THAT PLAINTIFF’S (10) days after it has been filed. 2026 at approx. 11:00am at www.

ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF from the date of mailing or delivery and CMB LOGISTICS, INC., The Court having granted leave Michelle Anderson ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A Dated: June 18, 2026 storagetreasures.com.

INTENTION of Notice to creditors, if mailing or an Illinois Corporation, for Notice by Publication, notice f/k/a Michelle Clay; DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO /s/ Randy W. Rainwater, Cube R11 Lynelle Overturf.

STATE OF ILLINOIS, delivery is required by Section 18-3 Defendants. is given to you, CELIA BENIQUEZ, et. al.

COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORSuccessor Executor NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975 as CASE NO. 2026-LA-104 a/k/a CELIA BENIQUEZ-SCHILLER, Defendants.

MATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED DOUGLAS R. HENRY - #6229426 The following self-storage cube COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO amended, whichever date is later.

NOTICE OF HEARING Defendant in the above action. A 2025-FC-0000282 FOR THAT PURPOSE. BARRICK, SWITZER, LONG, contents containing household This is to certify that the Any claim not filed by the requisite The Court having granted leave Complaint was filed against you 1019 21ST STREET, I3288686 BALSLEY & VAN EVERA, LLP and other goods will be sold by undersigned intend to conduct date stated above shall be barred. for Notice by Publication, notice is on March 18, 2026, which has been ROCKFORD, IL 61108 P27341R TRRT 6/24 6833 Stalter Drive CubeSmart Asset Management, and transact a homemade crafts Claims against the estate given to you, MICHAEL SCHILLER, commenced in the Circuit Court NOTICE OF SALE n n n Rockford, IL 61108 LLC as Agent for Owner #3563, may be filed in the office of the Defendant in the above action. A of Winnebago County requesting PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIV- ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF (815) 962-6611 4300 Interstate Blvd Loves Park, business in said County and State Winnebago County Circuit Clerk-- Complaint was filed against you a Judgment against you.

EN that pursuant to a Judgment of INTENTION dhenry@bslbv.com IL 61111 to satisfy a lien on July 16, under the name of Cork & Create at Probate Division at the Winnebago on March 18, 2026, which has been Summons was issued out of the Foreclosure and Sale entered in the STATE OF ILLINOIS, 27388R TRRT 7/8 2026 at approx. 1:00pm at www. the following post office addresses: County Courthouse, 400 West State commenced in the Circuit Court Court against you as provided by above cause on 5/14/2026, an agent COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO n n n storagetreasures.com.

1221 Wisconsin Ave., Rockford, IL Street, Rockford, Illinois, or with of Winnebago County requesting law, and the action is still pending. of Auction.com, LLC will conduct This is to certify that the unNOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: Cube 42 Abraham Martinez; 61102; that the true and real full the estate legal representatives, a Judgment against you.

Consequently, unless you, the Online Only auction at www. dersigned intend to conduct and The following self-storage cube Cube 154 Tamika Brown; names of all persons owning, or both.

Summons was issued out of the CELIA BENIQUEZ, a/k/a CELIA auction.com, with the bidding win- transact a retail business in said contents containing household Cube 164 Mary Peterson; conducting or transacting such Copies of claims filed with the Court against you as provided by BENIQUEZ-SCHILLER, Defendant in dow opening on 7/13/2026 at 10:00 County and State under the name and other goods will be sold by Cube 258 Mary Peterson; business are as follows: JoAnn Circuit Clerk’s Office--Probate Divi- law, and the action is still pending. the above case, file your Answer to AM CDT and closing on July 15, 2026 of 815 Badass Brass at the follow- CubeSmart Asset Management, Cube 357 Tomas Arjona; Bacon; Molly Schmidt sion, must be mailed or delivered Consequently, unless you, the Complaint, otherwise plead in at 10:00 AM subject to extension, ing post office addresses: 1446 LLC as Agent for Owner #4952, 7102 Cube 358 Masson Johnson; SIGNED: JoAnn Bacon 6/2/26 to the estate legal representatives MICHAEL SCHILLER, Defendant in the action, or otherwise make your and will sell at public sale to the Carbaugh Ave., Rockford, IL 61101; Rock Valley Parkway Loves Park, IL Cube 359 Priscila Ramirez. and to his attorney within ten days the above case, file your Answer to Appearance in the Courthouse of highest bidder, as set forth below, that the true and real full names 61111 to satisfy a lien on July 16, NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: SIGNED: Molly Schmidt 6/2/26 after it has been filed. the Complaint, otherwise plead in Winnebago County, located at 400 the following described real estate. of all persons owning, conducting 2026 at approx. 12:00pm at www.

The following self-storage cube Subscribed and sworn (or DATED: 5/20, 2026 the action, or otherwise make your West State St., Rockford, Illinois LOT EIGHT (8) IN BLOCK or transacting such business are storagetreasures.com. contents containing household affirmed to) before me, this 2nd /s/ ERIKA GIAMBELUCA, Appearance in the Courthouse of 61101 on or before July 16, 2026 at FOUR (4) AS DESIGNATED as follows: Misty Dawn Dosier; Cube E22 Jerrie Bennett Glawe; and other goods will be sold by Administrator Winnebago County, located at 400 9:15 a.m. in Courtroom 426, default UPON THE PLAT OF BROADCathy Christine Pompeo; Brooke Cube F22 Jerrie Bennett Glawe; CubeSmart Asset Management, day of June, A.D. 2026.

Name: ATTORNEY TRENT M. West State St., Rockford, Illinois may be entered against you at any VIEW HEIGHTS SUBDIVIJoy Boncimino Ford Cube H05 Melody Williams; LLC as Agent for Owner #5754, Lori Gummow, County Clerk FERGUSON 61101 on or before July 16, 2026 at time after that day and a Judgment SION, THE PLAT OF WHICH SIGNED: Misty Dawn Dosier Cube H37 Jerrie Bennett Glawe; 3780 E. State St. Rockford, IL Krystal Soto, Deputy Clerk Attorney for Estate 9:15 a.m. in Courtroom 426, default may be entered in accordance with SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED 6/3/26 Cube L45 Alison Hockenbury; 61108 to satisfy a lien on July 27357R TRRT 6/24

June 24, 2026 The Rock River Times. n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO PROBATE DIVISION IN RE THE ESTATE OF:

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OUSMANE TANOR DIENG, to, BAMBY DIENG, who is the legal 2026, that date being at least six Probate Act, 1975 as amended, bate Division at the Winnebago to the estate legal representative 5010 N. 2nd Street Deceased. representative of the estate. The (6) months from the date of first whichever date is later. Any claim County Courthouse, Rockford, and to his/her attorney within ten Loves Park, IL 61111 CASE NO. 2026 PR 133 attorneys for the estate are John publication, or within three (3) not filed by the requisite date as Illinois, or with the estate legal days after it has been filed.

CLAIM NOTICE M. Gilbert, Gilbert Law Offices, 5010 months from the date of mailing stated above shall be barred. representative, or both. /s/ John M. Gilbert Phone (815) 877-2500 NOTICE is given of the death of N. 2nd Street, Loves Park, Illinois or delivery of Notice to creditors, Claims against the estate may Copies of claims filed with the John M. Gilbert Fax (815) 877-2300 OUSMANE TANOR DIENG. Letters of 61111. Claims against the estate may if mailing or delivery is required be filed in the office of the Win- Circuit Clerk’s Office-Probate DiviAttorney for Administrator Office were issued on June 4, 2026 be filed on or before December 24, by 755 ILCS 5/18-3 of the Illinois nebago County Circuit Clerk-Pro- sion, must be mailed or delivered Attorney John M. Gilbert 27389R TRRT 7/8

n n n part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the The real estate is: single family residence. If the subject mortgaged REAL ESTATE NOTICE foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments same identification for sales held at other county venues where The real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required Winnebago - Rockford, ILLINOIS WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT For information, examine the court file, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, by subsection(g-1) of Section 189.5 of the Condominium Property Act. FSB, AS OWNER TRUSTEE OF THE RESIDENTIAL CREDIT OPPORTUNITIES TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER P.C. Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, Sale terms: At sale, the bidder must have 10% (or 25% if so ordered TRUST X-C Plaintiff vs. MYRTLE B BURKE A/K/A MYRTLE BELL BURKE, OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 (630) 794-9876 in the Judgement of Foreclosure) down by certified funds, balance WINNEBAGO COUNTY TREASURER, FOX RIVERS SANITATION AUTHOR- ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property is sold ITY, UNKNOWN OWNERS GENERALLY, AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS You will need a photo identification issued by a government One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, AS IS subject to all liens or encumbrances. The property will NOT be Defendant 24 FC 359 CALENDAR agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into Chicago, IL 60606-4650 open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check NOTICE OF SALE our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the (312) 236-SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of same identification for sales held at other county venues where The You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com the circuit court case record, property tax record and the title record to verify all information before bidding. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

Sales Corporation will on July 23, 2026, at the hour 1:00 p.m., Inter(HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 For information, examine the court file, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. county’s Winnebago County office, 7210 East State Street, Rockford, P.C. Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 DAYS AFTER THE ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE IL 61108, sell, in person, to the highest bidder for cash, the following BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 (630) 794-9876 BURR RIDGE IL, 60527 WITH SECTION 15-1701(c) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. described mortgaged real estate: THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION 630-794-5300 For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Codilis P.I.N. 11-17-353-006.

One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, Commonly known as 4416 Kennett Ave., Rockford, IL 61101.

Chicago, IL 60606-4650 Attorney File No. 14-25-01418 IL 60527. (630) 794-5300. 14-25-07558 The real estate is: single family residence. If the subject mortgaged (312) 236-SALE Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com Case Number: 2025-FC-0000108 intercountyjudicialsales.com the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

TJSC#: 46-1314 I3288808 by subsection(g-1) of Section 189.5 of the Condominium Property Act. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are P27365R TRRT 7/1 Sale terms: At sale, the bidder must have 10% (or 25% if so ordered 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector n n n in the Judgement of Foreclosure) down by certified funds, balance BURR RIDGE IL, 60527 attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be REAL ESTATE NOTICE within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property is sold 630-794-5300 used for that purpose.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT AS IS subject to all liens or encumbrances. The property will NOT be E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Case # 2025-FC-0000108 open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check Attorney File No. 14-25-00783 WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS PennyMac Loan Services, LLC Plaintiff, I3288876 the circuit court case record, property tax record and the title record Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 P27366R TRRT 7/1 -v.- Michelle Anderson f/k/a Michelle Clay; et. al. Defendants. 2025to verify all information before bidding. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR Case Number: 2025-FC-0000146 n n n FC-0000282 1019 21ST STREET, ROCKFORD, IL 61108 (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 TJSC#: 46-1344 REAL ESTATE NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE DAYS AFTER THE ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of WITH SECTION 15-1701(c) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector Winnebago - Rockford, ILLINOIS SERVIS ONE, INC. DBA BSI FINANCIAL Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 5/14/2026, an For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Lavelle attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be SERVICES Plaintiff vs. JONATHAN W. LERNER; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA agent of Auction.com, LLC will conduct the Online Only auction at www.

Law, 1933 North Meacham Road, Suite 600, Schaumburg, Illinois 60173. used for that purpose.

ACTING BY AND THROUGH ITS AGENCY THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING auction.com, with the bidding window opening on 7/13/2026 at 10:00 (847) 705-7555. WSF vs. Burke Case # 2025-FC-0000146 AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; FOUNDATION FINANCE COMPANY LLC; ILLIINTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION I3289110 NOIS HEALTHCARE AND FAMILY SERVICES CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT AM CDT and closing on July 15, 2026 at 10:00 AM subject to extension, intercountyjudicialsales.com P27363R TRRT 7/1 COLLECTION AND ASSET RECOVERY UNIT; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND and will sell at public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate.

I3288783 n n n NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendant 25 FC 312 CALENDAR Commonly known as 1019 21ST STREET, ROCKFORD, IL 61108 P27364R TRRT 7/1 REAL ESTATE NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE Property Index No. 12-30-303-011 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of REAL ESTATE NOTICE The real estate is improved with a Single Family Residence. The COUNTY, ILLINOIS CITIZENS BANK NA F/K/A RBS CITIZENS NA Plaintiff, Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO -v.- JESSICA M. SCHULTE A/K/A JESSICA SCHULTE et al Defendant Sales Corporation will on July 16, 2026, at the hour 1:00 p.m., Inter- judgment amount was $102,530.33 Sale Terms: Full Sale Terms are COUNTY, ILLINOIS ROCKET MORTGAGE, LLC Plaintiff, -v.- KRISTIAN 2025-FC-0000108 county’s Winnebago County office, 7210 East State Street, Rockford, available on the property page at www.auction.com by entering 1019 21ST FALKENHAUG et al Defendant 2025-FC-0000146 NOTICE OF SALE IL 61108, sell, in person, to the highest bidder for cash, the following STREET into the search bar. If sold to anyone other than the Plaintiff, NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of described mortgaged real estate: the winning bidder must pay the full bid amount within twenty-four PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 9, 2025, an P.I.N. 08-31-226-033.

(24) hours of the auction’s end. All payments must be certified funds.

Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 18, agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on July 14, Commonly known as 7708 SCOTT LN., MACHESNEY PARK, IL 61115. No third-party checks will be accepted. All bidders will need to register 2025, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on 2026, at the Advocus National Title Insurance, 973 Featherstone Rd, The real estate is: single family residence. If the subject mortgaged July 16, 2026, at the Advocus National Title Insurance, 973 Featherstone Suite 100, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public in-person sale to the real estate is a common interest community unit, the purchaser of at www.auction.com prior to placing a bid. The subject property is Rd, Suite 100, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public in-person sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 14110 COMMERCIAL PKWY, SOUTH BELOIT, by subsection(g-1) of Section 189.5 of the Condominium Property Act. taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any Commonly known as 2222 17TH AVE, ROCKFORD, IL 61104 IL 61080 Sale terms: At sale, the bidder must have 10% (or 25% if so ordered representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse Property Index No. 11-36-231-009 Property Index No. 04-18-155-022 in the Judgement of Foreclosure) down by certified funds, balance to plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to The real estate is improved with a residence.

The real estate is improved with a residence. within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property is sold confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, Sale terms: If sold to anyone other than the Plaintiff, 25% down Sale terms: If sold to anyone other than the Plaintiff, 25% down AS IS subject to all liens or encumbrances. The property will NOT be the purchaser will receive a certificate of sale that will entitle the of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be ac- to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be ac- the circuit court case record, property tax record and the title record The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no cepted. The balance, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within cepted. The balance, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within to verify all information before bidding. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR representation as to the condition of the property, prospective bidders twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said DAYS AFTER THE ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to WITH SECTION 15-1701(c) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in ‘’AS quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in ‘’AS For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, RobIS’’ condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. IS’’ condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. ertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, 13010 Morris Road, and the legal fees required by the Condominium property Act, 765 Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive Suite 450, Alpharetta, Georgia 30004. (708) 668-4410 ext. 52109. 25-324648 ILCS 605/9 (g)(l) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the real estate after confirmation of the sale. real estate after confirmation of the sale. intercountyjudicialsales.com assessments required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes I3288374 of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective P27342R TRRT 6/24 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. n n n THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at REAL ESTATE NOTICE ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701 (C) OF or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, contact is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS Winnebago - Rockford, ILLINOIS Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC Plaintiff Plaintiffs attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES PC (630) 794-5300 please refer 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is vs. Sawyer Hrycay; et. al. Defendant 25 FC 470 CALENDAR to file number 14-25-04387. Auction.com, LLC 100 N LaSalle St., Suite subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the NOTICE OF SALE 1400, Chicago, IL 60602 - 872-225-4985 You can also visit www.auction. right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption. foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial com. Attorney File No. 14-25-04387 Case Number: 2025-FC-0000282 no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT Sales Corporation will on July 23, 2026, at the hour 1:00 p.m., Inter- NOTE: PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, YOU bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER county’s Winnebago County office, 7210 East State Street, Rockford, ARE ADVISED THAT PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE IL 61108, sell, in person, to the highest bidder for cash, the following COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. described mortgaged real estate: I3288686 and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS You will need a photo identification issued by a government P.I.N. 04-11-100-005.

605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into Commonly known as 7215 Middle Road, South Beloit, IL 61080.

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THEME: THE 4TH OF JULY

6/15/2026 53 Smith, Lorenzo L Rockford 6/12/2026 74 Runia, DaleARIES Rockford ALsummer getaway is on the horizon. You’re 6/15/2026 86 Mcmahon, on Richard Rockford a tight deadline, so your plans will require organization and discipline. Any learning ex­ 6/17/2026 81 Zillhart, Stephen Rockdord perience will support your progress. A busy 6/14/2026 81 Guerro, Francisco J Rockford social life will improve your physical, emo­ 6/17/2026 77 Eads, Jeanett Rockford tional and spiritual well­being.

6/18/2026 69 Webb, James Rockford 6/12/2026 63 Pedigo Norville, Kay L Rockford TAURUS StrongRockford emotions may surface, but your deter­ 6/14/2026 73 Malsky, Zenon minationRockford will help you overcome current chal­ 6/17/2026 70 Marshall, Daniel lenges. A move or career change will bring 6/15/2026 44 Hettel, Albert Rockford you closer to a long­held dream. Stepping 6/16/2026 83 Dahlke, Alan Rockford outside your comfort zone will be essential for 6/17/2026 77 Howler, Linda Loves Park true growth.

6/13/2026 84 Serna, Yolanda Rockford GEMINIJ Rockford 6/13/2026 94 Jamerson, George Thoughts and reflections on love will con­ 6/12/2026 74 Newman, Diane Loves Park sume your headspace. Some romantic rela­ 6/12/2026 92 Parrott, Jennie Rockford tionships may create anxiety because they 6/17/2026 66 Reed, Thomas Rockford demand real commitment. To move forward with confidence, take a step back and assess 6/16/2026 101 Young, Edward Rockford each situation clearly.

6/17/2026 96 Baer, Caroline L Machesney Park CANCER 6/14/2026 90 Corbett, Helen B Rockford Your health will be a top priority this week. A 6/12/2026 89 Hayward, Paula balancedRockford diet will help you reach your per­ goals. You may also consider starting a 6/14/2026 66 Awe, Mary sonal A Rockford home­based business. However, you’ll need 6/15/2026 74 Beckley, William L Rockton patience and strong organization before it be­ 6/18/2026 70 Knoppel, Jorgen Rockford comes a stable source of income.

6/17/2026 90 Jalbert, Daisy Roscoe 6/18/2026 79 Reinhardt, LEO Kenneth Rockford Your self­confidence will soar, 6/13/2026 81 Patel, Ranchhodbhai D positively in­ fluencing your decisions. Those close to you Rockford will express appreciation and affection, rein­ 6/13/2026 65 Walker, Edward T Rockford forcing your improved self­image.

6/14/2026 61 Wade, David Rockford 6/15/2026 78 Naus, LindaVIRGO A Rockton matters will demand your attention.

6/16/2026 74 Miller, TaraFamily J Rockford To help ease tensions with a loved one you 6/16/2026 91 Artisuk, Ruth P Rockford disagree with, you’ll need to stay calm and 6/17/2026 87 Reithmeier,distance Rogeryourself.

Rockford If you’re planning a move, 6/17/2026 66 Wiedell, Denise Rockford your anxiety will spike. However, preparation greatly reduce your stress.

6/17/2026 87 Thompson,will Earl Rockford 6/18/2026 62 Verba, Janet South Beloit LIBRARockford 6/13/2026 59 Wiltsang, Janice A concern may weigh heavily on your shoul­ 6/14/2026 76 Wessling, Brian ders, butRoscoe you’ll find a sympathetic ear. You’ll 6/14/2026 68 Mathis, Virginia D Rockford speak honestly and share your feelings with­ out hurting anyone. Open and respectful 6/12/2026 80 Johnson, Frances Machesney communication will lead to peace and mutual Park understanding.

6/13/2026 70 Majewski, Eunice C Rockford 6/15/2026 69 Seivert, Teri H Rockford SCORPIO 6/12/2026 78 Kenny, William B Rockton You could suddenly receive the answer to your financial or emotional difficulties, possi­ 6/12/2026 84 Zant, Rita Rockford Across bly through a dream. This revelation will bring 6/12/2026 70 Sullivan, Ricky D Rockford 1. place, Dagger’s partner clarity. Events will gradually fall into 6/17/2026 22 Tavernie, Drevin Rockford allowing you to better understand and reori­ 6. Elephant party, acr.

6/13/2026 96 Wright, Shirley Roscoe ent yourM current situation.

9. Do like volcano 6/12/2026 96 Addotta, Jasper Rockford 13. Fire (2 words) SAGITTARIUS 6/12/2026 89 Addotta, Mary L Rockford

ARIES

Your health needs a little more attention. The right professional support or treatment will quickly restore your energy. Steady improve­ ment will follow, helping you move forward with greater ease and confidence on your per­ sonal and professional path.

TAURUS

Horoscope ARIES

You’ll begin a new life phase by selling the family home. Now that your children have left the nest, you’re ready to embrace new chal­ lenges. You’ll approach these changes with optimism, curiosity and serenity.

TAURUS

ARIES

A work project will demand your full atten­ tion and lead to great financial prospects. In romance, you’ll attract attention despite your reserved nature. Show patience and forgive­ ness toward your partner, even if they some­ times lack tact.

Your professional relationships will grow into genuine friendships and enrich your social life. By balancing work, family and leisure, you’ll benefit from greater harmony, stability and satisfaction in every aspect of your life.

Careful budgeting can make your vacation plans a reality. Whether you travel alone, with your partner or with friends, the experience will bring discovery, fun and lasting memo­ ries. It will also improve your personal and material well­being.

TAURUS

GEMINI

GEMINI

GEMINI

CANCER

CANCER

CANCER

LEO

LEO

A demanding project will require all your pa­ tience and dedication. Even if you aren’t fi­ nancially compensated right away, results will soon follow. This commitment could mark a major turning point in both your career and personal life.

A training course may lead to certification in the coming months. This achievement will open new opportunities in your field while strengthening your confidence, skills and ability to push yourself.

Your romantic relationship needs attention and emotional presence. Prioritize quality time with your partner, setting aside distrac­ tions and stressors. For now, avoid sensitive topics so you can restore balance and har­ mony in your relationship.

Your spontaneous nature pushes you to act quickly, which is attractive but sometimes misleading. Be observant, seek advice from loved ones and avoid rushing decisions.

Thoughtful planning will prevent overspend­ ing and regret.

A revealing dream may clear away your doubts about the future. This intuitive mes­ sage could guide your career toward new heights. Pay close attention to subtle signs.

They’ll bring clarity to your professional direction.

Feeling under pressure, you’ll have a strong urge to pause. Express your creativity with home improvements. You’ll indulge in new ornamental pieces, fun hues or original ideas to create a comforting space that reflects your real desires.

Your success depends on your strong self­ esteem. Learn to respect yourself and value your skills. This self­awareness will become your strength, allowing you to progress with confidence and conviction.

With several colleagues on summer break, you’ll find time in short supply. Strong orga­ nization is essential to prevent unforeseen events and overlaps. Plan each step carefully and work efficiently to stay on track.

You’ll negotiate a loan or make a major pur­ chase. Your dedication to your loved ones will help you provide them with long­term secu­ rity. Summer holidays are fast approaching; family members will increasingly rely on you.

LEO

You’ll break away from routine in your rela­ tionship to focus on open and honest com­ munication. Express your needs while re­ maining attentive to your partner’s. This exchange will refresh your relationship and restore warmth and balance.

VIRGO

VIRGO

VIRGO

LIBRA

LIBRA

Every project starts with an inspiring dream.

You’ll find the drive to turn your dreams into reality. This momentum will help you grow both personally and professionally, fueling your de­ sire for a prosperous and fulfilling future.

Your love life is entering a new era. Your part­ ner may encourage you to consider a serious commitment, such as moving in together or starting a family. Meanwhile, your creativity will shine, bringing freshness and originality to your projects.

SCORPIO

SCORPIO

SCORPIO

If you’re single, a bold proposal could come from an intriguing stranger. A business trip will benefit your career. Before making any decisions, carefully weigh the pros and cons to protect both your emotions and profes­ sional gains.

A heavy workload will demand discipline and stamina, but your efforts will soon be rewarded. A promotion is on the horizon, thanks to your dedication. It will bring you great pride and professional recognition.

You’ll be responsible for organizing a casual event for many people. Your hospitality, diplo­ macy and creativity will ensure success. This challenge will strengthen your personal rela­ tionships and boost your confidence in your ability to spread joy.

An unexpected event will upset your emo­ Your natural charisma and persuasive power tional balance, causing you to reconsider will earn the loyalty and support of those your choices.

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PISCES, ARIES AND TAURUS

Week of June 21 to 27, 2026

50. Part of speech

52. Am is to I as ____ SAGITTARIUS

GEMINI, CANCER AND LEO

VIRGO, LIBRA AND SCORPIO

You’ll confidently express your desire for pro­ gress, whether to your partner or a superior.

Your constructive ideas will be noticed and appreciated, strengthening your romantic and professional relationships. You’ll inspire confidence and gain recognition.

LIBRA

It’s time to focus on yourself. Social outings with friends or shopping trips will appeal to you and bring a sense of lightness. Balance play and rest. Your well­being is essential to lasting happiness.

SAGITTARIUS

Someone in your professional circle may express romantic interest, creating turmoil and confusion. Use discernment and cau­ tion to avoid giving in to outside pressure.

Keep your choices true to your emotional values.

CAPRICORN

Your family vacation is coming up, promising to be memorable. If you’re planning to drive, get your maps or offline GPS ready in case of limited cell service. These simple steps will ensure a smooth journey, peace of mind and no wasted time.

AQUARIUS

Your children’s academic success will give you great pride. You’ll feel tempted to give in to their every whim. Stay alert, as someone close to you could take advantage of your generosity with an unreasonable request.

PISCES

You’ll openly share your needs in your rela­ tionship, even if it creates some tension. This honest communication will prove helpful, clarifying expectations and making way for a fresh start built on love, stability and harmony.

The luckiest signs this week:

SAGITTARIUS, CAPRICORN AND AQUARIUS

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Lemonade Hop

Severson Dells 50th Birthday Party

Various Locations Severson Dells Nature Center Downtown Rockford 8786 Montague Rd, Rockford, IL 61102 riverdistrict.com wildrootsnaturecenter.org Saturday, June 27 815.335.2915 The Downtown Rockford Lemonade Hop Saturday, June 27 brings a full day of sipping, shopping and Severson Dells Nature Center celebrates its exploring to the River District. On Saturday, 50th Anniversary where it all began from 10 June 27 from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m., participating a.m. - 2 p.m. This free event features handsbusinesses will feature creative lemonade on nature activities for kids, crafts, guided drinks, lemony treats, exclusive specials, hikes, historical displays, cake, an on-site pop-ups, giveaways and more. Guests can food truck, and more. Visitors can explore the center’s legacy of nature education enjoy lemonade flights, lemon pastries, themed shirts, scavenger hunts, hands-on while enjoying a relaxed day outdoors with family and friends. The celebration honors art experiences, refreshing drink specials five decades of generous support, and other sunny surprises throughout the day. The event map helps guests plan their volunteerism, and shared passion for the route, discover participating businesses natural world, alongside longtime and enjoy a sunny day throughout supporters and first-time visitors alike. No registration is required.

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Domingos En El Parque

Levings Unity Pavillion 1420 S Pierpont Ave, Rockford, IL 61102 rockfordparkdistrict.org 815.987.8800 Sunday, June 28 Domingos en el Parque returns to Rockford with a free summer celebration highlighting Latino music, culture, food, art, dance, and local talent. The series kicks off from 2 - 8 p.m. at Levings Lake Unity Pavilion with Rockford Legends, featuring local Latino artists, DJs, and performers who helped shape Rockford’s music scene. Guests can enjoy live entertainment, vendors, authentic Latino food, artist displays, and familyfriendly activities during an afternoon filled with culture, rhythm, and Rockford pride.

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