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)
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 lawmakers 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.”
House Republican Leader 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.”
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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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 earlier 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.”
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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.
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.
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.
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
• $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-
• $721.6 million for the Monetary Award Program, or MAP – an amount equal to FY26.
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‘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,
no comforting assurances that he or his congregation would live to see the progress they so desperately sought,” Obama said. “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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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 Medill Illinois News Bureau
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?”
Backed by the Illinois 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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NOTICE OF FIREFIGHTER ENTRANCE
EXAMINATION BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS — CITY OF ROCKFORD
Pursuant to 65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-6.3, notice is hereby given that the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners of the City of Rockford will conduct an entrance examination for the position of Firefighter/ Paramedic.
• Application Filing Period: June 9, 2026 through July 26, 2026
• Examination Date: August 8, 2026
• Examination Time: 9:00am and 1:00pm
• Examination Location: 5050 East State, Rockford, IL., 61108
• Application Fee: $30.00
• General Scope of Examination: The examination will consist of a written examination assessing mental aptitude and basic comprehensive skills.
• ELIGIBILITY & PROVISIONS:
All applicants must meet the following criteria:
Age:
Applicants can test at the age of 19, however, no individual may be appointed as a sworn member until he or she has passed his or her 21st birthday. Applicants must not have passed their 35th birthday as of the closing date of the application period.
Driver’s License:
Applicant must have a valid driver’s license at the time of appointment to the department and at the conclusion of the recruit training must possess an Illinois class B, non CDL.
Citizenship:
Applicant must be a U.S. Citizen or meet the criteria set forth in 8 U.S. C Section 1324B, prior to the closing of the application period.
Education:
Applicant must have a high school diploma or G.E.D before applying.
Vision: Vision must be correctable to 20/20 in each eye.
Criminal History:
An Applicant must not have any felony convictions nor have been convicted of certain misdemeanors.
Residency:
Employees must live in the Winnebago County or within 15 miles of the Public Safety Building within 12 months of date of hire. For further information, please contact Recruiter Chaney at 779500-6536
Applications and complete rules of the Board may be obtained at www.joinrockfordfire.com
27384R TRRT 6/24 n n n AMENDED NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR SALE OF LAND UNDER THE PARK COMMISSIONERS LAND SALE ACT
Notice is hereby given to all whom it may concern:
On July 8th, 2026, at 9:45 a.m. the Rockford Park District, an Illinois Park District, will appear by its counsel, Allen Galluzzo Hevrin Leake, LLC, before the Honorable Judge Ronald Barch of the Circuit Court of Winnebago County via Zoom, and apply to sell and convey certain property comprised of less than 3 acres, owned by the Rockford Park District, which is the real estate commonly known as 4301 Liberty Drive, Rockford, Illinois, and legally described as follows:
The West Sixty (60) feet of the East One Hundred Fifty (150) feet of Lot Twenty-six (26) as designated upon the Plat of Carter Acres, being a Subdivision of a part of the Northwest Quarter of Section 16, Township 44 North, Range 1 East of the Third P.M. , the Plat of which Subdivision is
recorded in Book 19 of Plats on Page 199 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois, the East and West lines of said tract being parallel with the East line of said lot.
PIN: 11-16-128-009
Commonly known as: 4301 Liberty Drive, Rockford, Illinois
All persons interested in or objecting to the application are hereby notified to appear before the Honorable Judge Ronald Barch on the date and at the location provided herein. The public hearing will be conducted exclusively on the Court-administered remote video conference platform Zoom.com.
Zoom Meeting ID #848 2994 9543 By: /s/ Kelly Hintzche, Attorney for Rockford Park District Allen Galluzzo Hevrin Leake, LLC
Dated: June 8, 2026
PUBLICATION DATE: June 24, 2026
27385R TRRT 6/24 n n n INVITE TO BID
PROPOSAL NO.: 10174 – Cherry Valley Fire Protection DistrictParking Lot Improvements
Summary: Cord Construction is soliciting an Invite to Bid (ITB) for lot improvements at Cherry Valley Fire Department Headquarters –4919 Blackhawk Road, Rockford, Il 61109. Interested applicants must submit all documentation that is outlined within this request.
Proposal Opening: Tuesday July 7, 2026, at 2:00 PM at 4919 Blackhawk Road, Rockford, Il 61109
DATE: June 17, 2026
Project Executives
Kurt Larson, Estimating Manger Jeff Linkenheld, Principal (Civil Engineer of Record) 27386R TRRT 6/24
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Notice of Availability of Audit
Report of the Rockford Park District
The Rockford Park District hereby provides public notice that an audit of its funds for the period January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025 has been made by Sikich LLP, and that a report of such audit dated April 24, 2026 has been filed with the County Clerks of Winnebago, Boone and Ogle counties, in accordance with 50 ILCS 310/6. The full report of the audit is available for public inspection on the Rockford Park District’s Website. If you are unable to access the report online, please call 815-987-1595 during regular business hours (8:30 am - 4:30 pm) Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, to make arrangements to receive the report.
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Public Notices
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: NATHANIEL HAYLETT, Deceased. CASE NO. 2026 PR 119 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of NATHANIEL HAYLETT. Letters of Office were issued on May 22, 2026 to, TIMOTHY HAYLETT, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorneys for the estate are John M. Gilbert, Gilbert Law Offices, 5010 N. 2nd Street, Loves Park, Illinois 61111. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before December 10, 2026 that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by 755 ILCS 5/18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act,
1975 as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date as stated above shall be barred.
Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk-Probate Division at the Winnebago County Courthouse, Rockford, Illinois, or with the estate legal representative, or both.
Copies of claims filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office-Probate Division, must be mailed or delivered to the estate legal representative and to his/her attorney within ten days after it has been filed.
/s/ JOHN GILBERT
Attorney for Administrator
Attorney John M. Gilbert 5010 N. 2nd Street Loves Park, IL 61111
Phone (815) 877-2500
Fax(815)877-2300
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ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION
STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO
This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a food trailer business in said County and State under the name of The Munchie Machine at the following post office addresses: 407 N. Benton St., Winnebago, IL 61088; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Victor Alexander Rodriguez SIGNED: Victor Alexander Rodriguez 6/2/26
Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 2nd day of June, A.D. 2026. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Ariel Rosas, Deputy Clerk 27355R TRRT 6/24 n n n
ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION
STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO
This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a products and services business in said County and State under the name of Authority First at the following post office addresses: 4883 Linden Rd., Rockford, IL 61109; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Alfredo L. Roldan Sr. SIGNED: Alfredo L. Roldan Sr. 6/3/26
Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 3rd day of June, A.D. 2026. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Teresa Bravo, Deputy Clerk 27356R TRRT 6/24 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WinnebagoRockford, ILLINOIS SERVIS ONE, INC. DBA BSI FINANCIAL SERVICES Plaintiff vs. JONATHAN W. LERNER; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ACTING BY AND THROUGH ITS AGENCY THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; FOUNDATION FINANCE COMPANY LLC; ILLINOIS HEALTHCARE AND FAMILY SERVICES CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT COLLECTION AND ASSET RECOVERY UNIT; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendant 25 FC 312 CALENDAR NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on July 16, 2026, at the hour 1:00 p.m., Intercounty’s Winnebago County office, 7210 East State Street, Rockford, IL
61108, sell, in person, to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: THE SOUTH HALF (1/2) OF LOT SEVEN (7) IN BLOCK TWO (2) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF NORTHFIELD SUBDIVISION, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE EAST HALF (1/2) OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 31, IN TOWNSHIP 45 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 27 OF PLATS ON PAGE 5, IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. P.I.N. 08-31-226-033. Commonly known as 7708 SCOTT LN., MACHESNEY PARK, IL 61115.
The real estate is: single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a common interest community unit, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection(g-1) of Section 189.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: At sale, the bidder must have 10% (or 25% if so ordered in the Judgement of Foreclosure) down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property is sold AS IS subject to all liens or encumbrances. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the circuit court case record, property tax record and the title record to verify all information before bidding. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER THE ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(c) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.
For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, 13010 Morris Road, Suite 450, Alpharetta, Georgia 30004. (708) 668-4410 ext. 52109. 25-324648
INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3288374
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n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTYROCKFORD, ILLINOIS AmeriHome Mortgage Company, LLC PLAINTIFF Vs. Amy M. Fiorenza Barnhart; Amy M. Fiorenza Barnhart as Trustee of the Amy M. Fiorenza Barnhart Trust dated May 4, 2022; GreenState Credit Union; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants
DEFENDANTS No. 2026-FC-0000193 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants
That this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1938 Sweetbriar Ln Rockford, IL 61107 and which said Mortgage was made by: Amy M. Fiorenza Barnhart as Trustee of the Amy M. Fiorenza Barnhart Trust dated May 4, 2022 the Mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for GreenState Credit Union, as Mortgagee, and recorded in the
Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Winnebago County, Illinois, as Document No. 2025010694; and for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law and that the said suit is now pending. NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this Court, Thomas A. Klein
Clerk of the Circuit Court 400 West State Street, Room 108 Rockford, IL 61101 on or before July 10, 2026, A DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU AT ANY TIME AFTER THAT DAY AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRAYER OF SAID COMPLAINT.
CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C.
Attorneys for Plaintiff 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100 Burr Ridge, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300
DuPage # 15170
Winnebago # 531
Our File No. 14-26-02841
NOTE: This law firm is a debt collector.
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ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO
This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a construction/electrical business in said County and State under the name of Done Right Building Service at the following post office addresses: 10832 China Berry Ln., Machesney Park, IL 61115; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Christopher James Johnson
SIGNED: Christopher James Johnson 6/5/26
Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 5th day of June, A.D. 2026. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Giselle Mandujano, Deputy Clerk 27359R TRRT 6/24
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ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO
This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a landscaping and snow removal business in said County and State under the name of Outdoor Pros at the following post office addresses: 4923 Pine Meadow Parkway, Suite 1, Loves Park, IL 61111; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Dwayne Charles Broom Jr.
SIGNED: Dwayne Charles Broom Jr. 6/3/26
Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 3rd day of June, A.D. 2026. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Krystal Soto, Deputy Clerk 27360R TRRT 6/24 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO
PROBATE DIVISION IN RE THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Antonio Guaderrama, Deceased.
CASE NO: 2026-PR-91
CLAIM NOTICE
NOTICE is given of the death of Antonio Guaderrama on May 23rd, 2025. Letters of Office were issued on May 21st, 2026, to: Elba Guaderrama who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney is Christian Solares, 4855 E State St Ste 24, Rockford, IL 61108. Claims against the estate may be filed within six (6) months from the date of first publication. Any
claim not filed within six (6) months from the date of first publication or claims not filed within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to Creditors, if mailing is required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975, as amended whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred. Claims may be filed in the office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk-Probate Div. at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 W. State St., Rockford, IL 61101, or with the representative or both. Copies of claims filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office-Probate Div., must be mailed or delivered to the estate legal representative and to the attorney within ten days (10) after it has been filed.
DATED: 06/08/2026
Elba Guaderrama, Administrator CHRISTIAN SOLARES #6325075 Attorney for Estate 4855 E State St Ste 24 Rockford, IL 61108 27361R TRRT 6/24 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: MARY MCKEON, Deceased. CASE NO. 2026 PR 118 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of MARY MCKEON. Letters of Office were issued on May 20, 2026 to, COLLEEN KERESTURY, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorneys for the estate are John M. Gilbert, Gilbert Law Offices, 5010 N. 2nd Street, Loves Park, Illinois 61111. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before December 10, 2026 that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by 755 ILCS 5/18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975 as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date as stated above shall be barred. Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk-Probate Division at the Winnebago County Courthouse, Rockford, Illinois, or with the estate legal representative, or both. Copies of claims filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office-Probate Division, must be mailed or delivered to the estate legal representative and to his/her attorney within ten days after it has been filed.
/s/ JOHN GILBERT Attorney for Administrator Attorney John M. Gilbert 5010 N. 2nd Street Loves Park, IL 61111 Phone (815) 877-2500 Fax(815)877-2300 27351R TRRT 6/24 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS PROBATE DIVISION
In the Matter of the Estate of: CHRIS S. KECKLER, Deceased. No. 2026-PR-112
CLAIM NOTICE
NOTICE is given of the death of CHRIS S. KECKLER. Letters of Office were issued on May 15, 2026, to Thomas Whelan of 5722 Inverness Drive, Rockford, Illinois 61107, who is the Executor of the Estate. The attorney for the Estate is Jacob E. Trotter, of HARDYMAN & ASSOCIATES, LTD., 124 N. Water Street, Suite 100, Rockford, Illinois 61107. Any claims against the Estate may be filed on or before November 27, 2026, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing
or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975 as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred.
Claims against the Estate must be filed with the Office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk - Probate Division at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61101.
E-filing is now mandatory for documents in civil cases with limited exemptions. To e-file, create an account with an e-filing service provider. Visit https://efile.illinoiscourts.gov/service-providers. htm to learn more and to select a service provider. If you need further help or have trouble e-filing, visit http://www.illinoiscourts.gov/ FAQ/gethelp.asp or talk with your local circuit clerk’s office.
Copies of claims filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office - Probate Division, must be mailed or delivered to the Estate legal representative and to his or her attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed.
DATED: May 22, 2026
Thomas Whelan, Executor Attorney Jacob E. TrotterARDC# 6330561
HARDYMAN & ASSOCIATES, LTD. 124 N. Water Street, Suite 100 Rockford, Illinois 61107 (815) 964-8888 jake@hardymanlaw.com
Attorneys for the Estate of Thomas Whelan, Deceased 27310R TRRT 6/10 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTYROCKFORD, ILLINOIS
U.S. Bank Trust National Association, not in its individual capacity but solely as owner trustee for REO Trust 2017-RPL1 PLAINTIFF Vs. Corliss Henry; Vanessa Henry; Apache Gardner; LaShena Robinson; Chureia Ingram; Angel Maxwell; Vernon Dowthard; Laterence Roberson; Kathy Henry; Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Sarah A. Gardner; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants; Amy L. Silvestri, as Special Representative for Sarah A. Gardner (deceased) DEFENDANTS No. 2026-FC-0000081 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: LaShena Robinson
Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Sarah A. Gardner
Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants
That this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 820 Albert Avenue Rockford, IL 61101 and which said Mortgage was made by: Sarah A. Gardner the Mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for Intervale Mortgage Corporation, as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Winnebago County, Illinois, as Document No. 0414063; and for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law and that the said suit is now pending. NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this Court, Thomas A. Klein
Clerk of the Circuit Court
400 West State Street, Room 108 Rockford, IL 61101 on or before July 24, 2026, A DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU AT ANY TIME AFTER THAT DAY AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRAYER OF SAID COMPLAINT.
CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100 Burr Ridge, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300
DuPage # 15170
Winnebago # 531 Our File No. 14-26-00345
NOTE: This law firm is a debt collector.
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Notice of Public Sale of Personal Property
Notice is hereby given that pursuant to section 4 of the Self Service Storage Facility Act, in the state of Illinois, the undersigned will sell at public sale by competitive bidding on Friday, July 17th, 2026 at or after 12:00 p.m. on the premises where said property has been stored and which is located at 2605 Pamela Ave., Rockford, Illinois 61109, the personal property described below. Bids accepted at www.lockerfox.com starting 7/11/26.
Sheryl Rodriguez CC30; Haley Beach I12; Matt Rickland I15 and I30; Queen Harrington CC19; Joyce Hocking CC09; Porcha Hope RV10 and RV11; Lisa Emerson I25. 27387R TRRT 7/1 n n n
NOTICE BY PUBLICATION
STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO
ss. — Circuit Court of the 17th Judicial Circuit In re the Matter of Dissolution of Marriage Enma Patricia Jimenez Alvarez CASE NO: 2026-DC-0000047 TO Elias POOU CHE AND ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Notice is hereby given to you, the above-named Respondent, that a Petition has been filed in the Circuit Court of the 17th Judicial Circuit, Winnebago County, IL, Courtroom 209, 400 W State St, Rockford, IL 61101 on February 2, 2026 by the said petitioner against you petitioning for Dissolution of Marriage and for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of the said Court against you as provided by law, and that the said suit is now pending. Now, therefore, unless you, the said Respondent, file your response to said Petition or otherwise make your appearance therein, on or before August 13, 2026, at 2pm default may be entered against you at any time after that day, and a Petition For Dissolution of Marriage entered in accordance with the prayer of said Petition.
Dated at Rockford, Illinois this 4th day of June.
Clerk of the Circuit Court
Prepared by: Vivian N. Millan
ARDC # 101374
Aparicio Immigration Law
900 W Jackson Blvd Ste 5W Chicago, IL 60607 (312) 858-5824
vmillan@vailaw.com
Attorney for Petitioner 27350R TRRT 6/24
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WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS ROCKET MORTGAGE, LLC
Plaintiff, -v.KRISTIAN FALKENHAUG et al
Defendant 2025-FC-0000146
NOTICE OF SALE
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY
GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 18, 2025, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on July 16, 2026, at the Advocus National Title Insurance, 973 Featherstone 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: LAND SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN THE STATE OF IL
LOT NINE (9) IN BLOCK SEVEN (7) AS DESIGNATED
UPON THE PLAT OF ROCK VIEW ADDITION TO THE CITY OF ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS THE PLAT OF WHICH ADDITION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 10 OF PLATS ON PAGE 4 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE IN WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS.
Commonly known as 2222 17TH AVE, ROCKFORD, IL 61104
Property Index No. 11-36231-009
The real estate is improved with a residence.
Sale terms: If sold to anyone other than the Plaintiff, 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in ‘’AS IS’’ condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.
Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.
Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption.
The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.
If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay
the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).
IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.
You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.
For information, examine the court file, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 (630) 794-9876
THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION
One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE
You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc. com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.
CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100
BURR RIDGE IL, 60527 630-794-5300
E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com
Attorney File No. 14-25-00783
Attorney ARDC No. 00468002
Case Number: 2025-FC-0000146
TJSC#: 46-1344
NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
Case # 2025-FC-0000146 I3289110 P27363R TRRT 7/1 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WinnebagoRockford, ILLINOIS WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, AS OWNER TRUSTEE OF THE RESIDENTIAL CREDIT OPPORTUNITIES TRUST X-C Plaintiff vs. MYRTLE B BURKE A/K/A MYRTLE BELL BURKE, WINNEBAGO COUNTY TREASURER, FOX RIVERS SANITATION AUTHORITY, UNKNOWN OWNERS GENERALLY, AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendant 24 FC 359 CALENDAR NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on July 23, 2026, at the hour 1:00 p.m., Intercounty’s Winnebago County office, 7210 East State Street, Rockford, IL 61108, sell, in person, to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: LOT FIFTEEN (15) AS DESIGNATED UPON PLAT NO. 1 OF LINCOLN ACRES, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE S.W. 1/4 OF SECTION 17, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE 3RD P.M., THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 26 OF PLATS ON PAGE 99 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS, SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. P.I.N. 11-17-353-006. Commonly known as 4416 Kennett Ave., Rockford, IL 61101.
The real estate is: single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection(g-1) of Section 189.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: At sale, the bidder must have 10% (or 25% if so ordered in the Judgement of Foreclosure) down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property is sold AS IS subject to all liens or encumbrances. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the circuit court case record, property tax record and the title record to verify all information before bidding. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER THE ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(c) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Lavelle Law, 1933 North Meacham Road, Suite 600, Schaumburg, Illinois 60173. (847) 705-7555. WSF vs. Burke INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION
intercountyjudicialsales.com
I3288783 P27364R TRRT 7/1 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WinnebagoRockford, ILLINOIS Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC Plaintiff vs. Sawyer Hrycay; et. al. Defendant 25 FC 470 CALENDAR NOTICE OF SALE
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on July 23, 2026, at the hour 1:00 p.m., Intercounty’s Winnebago County office, 7210 East State Street, Rockford, IL 61108, sell, in person, to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 11, TOWNSHIP 46 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD (3RD) PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO-WIT BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SAID SECTION 11, AND SAID POINT OF BEGINNING BEING THE POINT OF INTERSECTION OF THE MIDDLE LINE OF THE HIGHWAY KNOWN AS MIDDLE MANCHESTER ROAD WITH THE WEST LINE OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SAID SECTION; THENCE SOUTH ALONG THE WEST LINE OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SAID SECTION 11, ONE HUNDRED SIXTY (160) FEET; THENCE EASTERLY, PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION, ONE HUNDRED FORTY (140) FEET, THENCE NORTH, PARALLEL WITH THE WEST LINE OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SAID SECTION 11, ONE HUNDRED SIXTY (160) FEET TO THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION; THENCE WEST ALONG SAID NORTH LINE ONE HUNDRED FORTY
(140) FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. P.I.N. 04-11-100-005. Commonly known as 7215 Middle Road, South Beloit, IL 61080. The real estate is: single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection(g-1) of Section 189.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: At sale, the bidder must have 10% (or 25% if so ordered in the Judgement of Foreclosure) down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property is sold AS IS subject to all liens or encumbrances. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the circuit court case record, property tax record and the title record to verify all information before bidding. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER THE ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(c) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527. (630) 794-5300. 14-25-07558
INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION
intercountyjudicialsales.com
I3288808 P27365R TRRT 7/1 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS CITIZENS BANK NA F/K/A RBS CITIZENS NA Plaintiff, -v.-
JESSICA M. SCHULTE A/K/A JESSICA SCHULTE et al Defendant 2025-FC-0000108 NOTICE OF SALE
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 9, 2025, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on July 14, 2026, at the Advocus National Title Insurance, 973 Featherstone 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: LOT ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY-THREE (183) AS DESIGNATED UPON WINFIELD PLAT NO. 5, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTH HALF (1/2) OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 18, TOWNSHIP 46 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 45 OF PLATS ON PAGE 169 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 14110 COMMERCIAL PKWY, SOUTH BELOIT, IL 61080 Property Index No. 04-18155-022
The real estate is improved with a residence.
Sale terms: If sold to anyone other than the Plaintiff, 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real
estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in ‘’AS IS’’ condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.
Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.
The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.
If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).
IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.
You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.
For information, examine the court file, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 (630) 794-9876
THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION
One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE
You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc. com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.
CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100
BURR RIDGE IL, 60527 630-794-5300
E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com
Attorney File No. 14-25-01418
Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 2025-FC-0000108
TJSC#: 46-1314
NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
Case # 2025-FC-0000108
I3288876
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, 400 WEST STATE STREET, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF John Nandzik, DECEASED. 26 PR 131
Notice is given to creditors of the death of the above named decedent. Letters of office were issued to Sharon Nandzik, 6362 Parks Edge Drive, Loves Park, Illinois 61111, Terri Skiba, PO Box 56, Chugwater, Wyoming 82210 and Kelly Hart, 2692 Reid Farm
Road, Rockford, Illinois 61114, as Independent Co-Executors, whose attorney of record is Gregg Garofalo, Garofalo Law Group, 33 North Dearborn Street, Suite 1000, Chicago, Illinois 60602. The estate will be administered without court supervision, unless under section 5/28-4 of the Probate Act Ill. Compiled Stat. 1992, Ch. 755, par. 5/28-4) any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the clerk. Claims against the estate may be filed with the clerk or with the representative, or both, on or before December 17, 2026, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by section 5/18-3 of the Probate Act, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.
E-filing is now mandatory for documents in civil cases with limited exemptions. To e-file, you must first create an account with an e-filing service provider. Visit http://efile.illinoiscourts.gov/service-providers.htm to learn more and to select a service provider. If you need additional help or have trouble e-filing, visit http://www.illinoiscourts.gov/FAQ/gethelp.asp. Gregg Garofalo Garofalo Law Group (48743) 33 North Dearborn Street, Suite 1000 Chicago, Illinois 60602 (312)753-6000 I3288923 P27367R TRRT 7/1 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE OF LB-FLAT SERIES VI TRUST Plaintiff, vs. DONALD A. SEMICHE OR BARBARA M. SEMICHE, TRUSTEES OF THE SEMICHE TRUST DATED NOVEMBER 13, 2001; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; BMO BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION; UNKNOWN BENEFICIARIES OF THE SEMICHE TRUST DATED NOVEMBER 13, 2001; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendant(s). Case No.: 2026-FC-0000185 2703 WINDAMERE WAY ROCKFORD, IL 61109 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to Donald A. Semiche or Barbara M. Semiche, Trustees of the Semiche Trust Dated November 13, 2001, Unknown Beneficiaries of the Semiche Trust Dated November 13, 2001, and Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants, Defendants in the above-entitled action, that a Complaint for Foreclosure and Other Relief has been commenced in the Circuit Court of Seventeenth Judicial Circuit Winnebago County, by said Plaintiff against you and other Defendants, praying for the foreclosure of certain mortgage conveying the premises legally described as follows: LOT FIVE (5) AS DESIGNATED UPON PLAT NO. 1 OF ST. RITA`S SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 3, TOWNSHIP 43 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 32 OF PLATS ON PAGE 113 IN THE RECORDER`S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY,
ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as : 2703 Windamere Way, Rockford, IL 61109
Tax Parcel No: 16-03-102-011
And which mortgages were made by Donald A. Semiche or Barbara M. Semiche, Trustees of the Semiche Trust Dated November 13, 2001 as Mortgagor(s); and given to World Alliance Financial Corp. as Mortgagee; to wit: that certain “Mortgage” dated May 28, 2009 and recorded as 200900929395.
Now, therefore unless you Donald A. Semiche or Barbara M. Semiche, Trustees of the Semiche Trust Dated November 13, 2001, Unknown Beneficiaries of the Semiche Trust Dated November 13, 2001, and Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants, file your Appearance and Answer to the Complaint in said action in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Seventeenth Judicial Circuit Winnebago County, on or before July 10, 2026, default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a judgment entered in accordance with the prayer for relief in said Complaint.
Keith Levy (ARDC# 6279243) Ghidotti | Berger LLP 2700 Patriot Blvd., Suite 250 Glenview, IL 60026
Phone: (949) 427-2010
Email: ILPleadings@ghidottiberger.com 26-000243-2 I3288738 P27346R TRRT 6/24 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS Estate of Wanda Grace Teasdale, Deceased. 2025-PR-0000130 Notice is given that on 6/4/2026, Christopher Teasdale, Independent Executor of said estate, filed a verified report of administration of said estate with the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Illinois, Probate Division, 400 West State Street, Rockford, IL 61101. You, Unknown Heir of Wanda Grace Teasdale, are hereby notified that if no objection is filed with the Court within 42 days after the filing of said report, the said Independent Executor will be discharged and the estate closed.
E-filing is now mandatory for documents in civil cases with limited exemptions. To e-file, you must first create an account with an e-filing service provider. Visit http://efile.illinoiscourts.gov/service-providers.htm to learn more and to select a service provider. If you need additional help or have trouble e-filing, visit http://www.illinoiscourts.gov/FAQ/gethelp.asp. Bradley Kupiec (Attorney Number 6346110), 1545 Waukegan Road, Suite 1-3, Glenview IL 60025 I3288724
P27345R TRRT 6/24 n n n NOTICE BY PUBLICATION In the Interest of: GUINEVERE ANN BEAUREGARD, A Minor.
CASE NO: 26 GR 141 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Take notice that on the 5th day of June, 2026, a Petition to Appoint Guardian of the Person of the Minor was filed in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Illinois, 17th Judicial Circuit, and that in room 314 of the Winnebago County Courthouse, on the 13th day of July, 2026 at the hour of 10:00 a.m., or as soon thereafter as this cause may be heard, a hearing will be held upon the guardianship petition. Now, unless you appear at the hearing and show cause against the Petition, the Petition may be taken for confessed as against you and an Order, Judgment or
Decree entered. Dated at Rockford, Illinois this 5th day of June, 2026. Thomas Klein Clerk of the Circuit Court ERIN L. NASH #6304953 Nash Law Office, P.C. 4615 East State Street, Suite 101 Rockford, IL 61108 (815) 397-7500 erin@nashlawofficepc.com 27354R TRRT 6/24 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF: SELENIA TORRES MARTINEZ, Deceased No. 2026-PR-000044 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of SELENIA TORRES MARTINEZ. Letters of Office were issued on May 22, 2026, to LETICIA ZAYAS of 75 Kristin Circle #318, Schaumburg, IL 60195, as Independent Administrator for the Estate. The attorney of record for the Estate is Kiera P. Kamedula, 1111 South Alpine Road, Suite 704, Rockford, IL 61108. The estate will be administered without court supervision, unless under paragraph 28-4 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/28-4) any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the clerk. Claims may be filed on or before December 10, 2026, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of notice to any known creditor required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act of 1975 as amended (755 ILCS 5/18-3), whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated shall be barred. Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Winnebago County Circuit ClerkProbate Division at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 W. State Street, Rockford, Illinois, or with the Independent Administrator, or both. Copies of any claim filed with the Circuit Clerk’s OfficeProbate Division must be mailed or delivered to the Executor and to its attorney within ten days after it has been filed.
Dated: June 2, 2026 Leticia Zayas Independent Administrator Kiera P. Kamedula (ARDC 6351337) CANFIELD & McKENNA 1111 South Alpine Road, Suite 704 Rockford, IL 61108 (815) 968-7200 kiera@canfieldmckennalaw.com service@canfieldmckennalaw. com (For service of documents only) 27362R TRRT 6/24 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: LINNAE J. COLLINS, Petitioner, vs. AUSTIN JAMES STACHON, Respondent. Case No. 2025-DN-401 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to Respondent Austin James Stachon that Petitioner Linnae J. Collins has caused to be filed a PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE and other relief in the above-captioned cause of action. You are further notified that if you fail to file an answer or otherwise appear on or before July 20, 2026, a judgment by default may be entered against you at any time thereafter for the relief requested in the petition. /s/ Linnae J. Collins, Petitioner 27377R TRRT 7/1
n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO
In the Matter of the Estate of GLORIA J. PRATHER, deceased No. 2026 PR 123
CLAIM NOTICE
Notice is given of the death of GLORIA J. PRATHER. Letters of Office were issued on June 2nd, 2026 to THERESA L. HOPKINS whose address is 1305 Van Stone Drive, Machesney Park, IL 61115, as administrator, whose attorney is TOBIN, RAMON & BARBER, 530 South State Street; Suite 200, Belvidere, Illinois 61008-3711.
Claims against the estate may be filed on or before December 17, 2026 that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by 755 ILCS 5/18-3, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred.
Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk -Probate Division at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 West State Street, Rockford, IL 61101, or with the estate legal representative, or both.
Copies of claims filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office -- Probate Division, must be mailed or delivered to the estate legal representastive and to her attorney within ten days after it has been filed.
DATED: 5-26, 2026 /s/ Theresa L. Hopkins
THERESA L. HOPKINS
Natalie Hyser Barber ARDC# 6301826 Tobin, Ramon & Barber Attorneys for Petitioner 530 South State Street; Suite 200 Belvidere, Illinois 61008-3711 (815) 544-0316 natalie@tobinramon.com
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STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: WILLIAM E. FRITSCH, Deceased.
Case No. 2026-PR-0000124
CLAIM NOTICE
NOTICE is given of the death of William E. Fritsch. Letters of Office were issued on June 2, 2026 to Erika Giambeluca, of 8383 N Rockton Ave, Rockford, IL 61103, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is Trent M. Ferguson, 216 North Court Street, Rockford, IL 61103.
Claims against the estate may be filed on or before December 17, 2026, date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within 3 months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975 as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred.
Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk-Probate Division at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois, or with the estate legal representatives, or both.
Copies of claims filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office--Probate Division, must be mailed or delivered to the estate legal representatives and to his attorney within ten days after it has been filed.
DATED: 5/20, 2026 /s/ ERIKA GIAMBELUCA, Administrator
Name: ATTORNEY TRENT M. FERGUSON Attorney for Estate
Address: 216 North Court Street
City: Rockford, IL 61103
Telephone: 815-489-9500
27371R TRRT 7/1 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO
In the Matter of the Estate of: KENITH D. MATHEWS, Deceased.
PROBATE DIVISION Case No.: 2026-PR- 28 CLAIM NOTICE
NOTICE is given of the death of KENITH D. MATHEWS of Machesney Park, Illinois, who died on September 13, 2025. Letters of Office were issued on April 29, 2026, to JASON E. MATHEWS 5322 Brookshire St., Monroe, Ml 48161, who is the Independent Administrator of the Estate. The attorney for the estate is FRANKLIN J. EUBANK, JR. 126 N. Church Street, Rockford, IL 61101. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before December 17, 2026 that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975 as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred. Copies of any claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it is filed.
E-filing is now mandatory for documents in civil cases with limited exceptions. To e-file, you must first create an account with an e-filing service provider. Visit https://efile.illinoiscourts.gov/ service-providers.htm to learn more and to select a service provider. If you need additional help or have trouble e-filing, visit http://www.illinoiscourts.gov/ FAQ/gethelp.asp.
Dated: 6/10/26 /s/ Jason E. Mathews, Independent Administrator /s/ Franklin J. Eubank, Jr., Attorney at Law
Prepared By: FRANKLIN J. EUBANK, JR. (#6208840)
Attorney at Law 126 N. Church Street Rockford, IL 61101-1002
Telephone: (815) 961-9668
Facsimile: (779) 218-9321
E-mail: frank@feubanklaw.com
Attorney for Petitioner 27376R TRRT 7/1 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO BERTRAM STEIN, Plaintiff, vs. MICHAEL SCHILLER, CELIA BENIQUEZ, a/k/a CELIA BENIQUEZ-SCHILLER, and CMB LOGISTICS, INC., an Illinois Corporation, Defendants. CASE NO. 2026-LA-104 NOTICE OF HEARING
The Court having granted leave for Notice by Publication, notice is given to you, MICHAEL SCHILLER, Defendant in the above action. A Complaint was filed against you on March 18, 2026, which has been commenced in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County requesting a Judgment against you. Summons was issued out of the Court against you as provided by law, and the action is still pending. Consequently, unless you, MICHAEL SCHILLER, Defendant in the above case, file your Answer to the Complaint, otherwise plead in the action, or otherwise make your Appearance in the Courthouse of Winnebago County, located at 400 West State St., Rockford, Illinois 61101 on or before July 16, 2026 at 9:15 a.m. in Courtroom 426, default
may be entered against you at any time after that day and a Judgment may be entered in accordance with the prayer of the Complaint.
Prepared by:
George P. Hampilos –ARDC # 6320977
Hampilos & Associates, Ltd. 6838 East State Street, Suite 302 Rockford, IL 61108 (815) 962-0044
Georgehamp@aol.com 27372R TRRT 7/1 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO BERTRAM STEIN, Plaintiff, vs. MICHAEL SCHILLER, CELIA BENIQUEZ, a/k/a CELIA BENIQUEZ-SCHILLER, and CMB LOGISTICS, INC., an Illinois Corporation, Defendants. CASE NO. 2026-LA-104
NOTICE OF HEARING
The Court having granted leave for Notice by Publication, notice is given to you, CMB LOGISTICS, INC., an Illinois Corporation, Defendant in the above action. A Complaint was filed against you on March 18, 2026, which has been commenced in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County requesting a Judgment against you.
Summons was issued out of the Court against you as provided by law, and the action is still pending. Consequently, unless you, CMB LOGISTICS, INC., an Illinois Corporation, Defendant in the above case, file your Answer to the Complaint, otherwise plead in the action, or otherwise make your Appearance in the Courthouse of Winnebago County, located at 400 West State St., Rockford, Illinois 61101 on or before July 16, 2026 at 9:15 a.m. in Courtroom 426, default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a Judgment may be entered in accordance with the prayer of the Complaint.
Prepared by:
George P. Hampilos –ARDC # 6320977
Hampilos & Associates, Ltd. 6838 East State Street, Suite 302 Rockford, IL 61108 (815) 962-0044
Georgehamp@aol.com 27373R TRRT 7/1 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO BERTRAM STEIN, Plaintiff, vs. MICHAEL SCHILLER, CELIA BENIQUEZ, a/k/a CELIA BENIQUEZ-SCHILLER, and CMB LOGISTICS, INC., an Illinois Corporation, Defendants. CASE NO. 2026-LA-104
NOTICE OF HEARING
The Court having granted leave for Notice by Publication, notice is given to you, CELIA BENIQUEZ, a/k/a CELIA BENIQUEZ-SCHILLER, Defendant in the above action. A Complaint was filed against you on March 18, 2026, which has been commenced in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County requesting a Judgment against you. Summons was issued out of the Court against you as provided by law, and the action is still pending. Consequently, unless you, CELIA BENIQUEZ, a/k/a CELIA BENIQUEZ-SCHILLER, Defendant in the above case, file your Answer to the Complaint, otherwise plead in the action, or otherwise make your Appearance in the Courthouse of Winnebago County, located at 400 West State St., Rockford, Illinois 61101 on or before July 16, 2026 at 9:15 a.m. in Courtroom 426, default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a Judgment may be entered in accordance with
the prayer of the Complaint.
Prepared by: George P. Hampilos –ARDC # 6320977
Hampilos & Associates, Ltd.
6838 East State Street, Suite 302 Rockford, IL 61108 (815) 962-0044
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NOTICE BY PUBLICATION
In the Interest of:
MOHAMMED ABOUD ALMAOSMI, A Minor.
CASE NO: 2026 GR 145 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
Take notice that on the 9th day of June, 2026, a Petition to Appoint Guardian of the Person of the Minor was filed in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Illinois, 17th Judicial Circuit, and that in room 314 of the Winnebago County Courthouse, on the 15th day of July, 2026 at the hour of 9:00 a.m., or as soon thereafter as this cause may be heard, a hearing will be held upon the Petition for Adoption. Now, unless you appear at the hearing and show cause against the Petition, the Petition may be taken for confessed as against you and an Order, Judgment or Decree entered.
Dated at Rockford, Illinois this 10th day of June, 2026. Thomas Klein Clerk of the Circuit Court ERIN L. NASH #6304953 Nash Law Office, P.C. 4615 East State Street, Suite 101 Rockford, IL 61108 (815) 397-7500
erin@nashlawofficepc.com
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n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: ENGRACIA FERNANDEZ, Petitioner, vs. MARCO A. FERNANDEZ, Respondent.
Case No. 2025-DN-472
NOTICE BY PUBLICATION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to Respondent Marco A. Fernandez that Petitioner Engracia Fernandez has caused to be filed a PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE and other relief in the above-captioned cause of action. You are further notified that if you fail to file an answer or otherwise appear on or before July 20, 2026, a judgment by default may be entered against you at any time thereafter for the relief requested in the petition.
/s/ Engracia Fernandez, Petitioner 27380R TRRT 7/1 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS PennyMac Loan Services, LLC Plaintiff, -v.Michelle Anderson f/k/a Michelle Clay; et. al. Defendants. 2025-FC-0000282 1019 21ST STREET, ROCKFORD, IL 61108
NOTICE OF SALE
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIV-
EN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 5/14/2026, an agent of Auction.com, LLC will conduct the Online Only auction at www. auction.com, with the bidding window opening on 7/13/2026 at 10:00 AM CDT and closing on July 15, 2026 at 10:00 AM subject to extension, and will sell at public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate. LOT EIGHT (8) IN BLOCK FOUR (4) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF BROADVIEW HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED
IN BOOK 19 OF PLATS ON PAGE 44 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS.
Commonly known as 1019 21ST STREET, ROCKFORD, IL 61108
Property Index No. 12-30303-011
The real estate is improved with a Single Family Residence. The judgment amount was $102,530.33 Sale Terms: Full Sale Terms are available on the property page at www.auction.com by entering 1019 21ST STREET into the search bar. If sold to anyone other than the Plaintiff, the winning bidder must pay the full bid amount within twenty-four (24) hours of the auction’s end. All payments must be certified funds. No third-party checks will be accepted. All bidders will need to register at www. auction.com prior to placing a bid. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a certificate of sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property, prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by the Condominium property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9 (g) (l) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701 (C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, contact Plaintiffs attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES PC (630) 794-5300 please refer to file number 14-25-04387. Auction.com, LLC 100 N LaSalle St., Suite 1400, Chicago, IL 60602 - 872-225-4985 You can also visit www.auction. com. Attorney File No. 14-25-04387 Case Number: 2025-FC-0000282
NOTE: PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, YOU ARE ADVISED THAT PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
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ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO
This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a retail business in said County and State under the name of 815 Badass Brass at the following post office addresses: 1446 Carbaugh Ave., Rockford, IL 61101; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Misty Dawn Dosier; Cathy Christine Pompeo; Brooke Joy Boncimino Ford
SIGNED: Misty Dawn Dosier 6/3/26
SIGNED: Cathy Christine Pompeo 6/3/26
Cube M12 Jerrie Bennett Glawe;
Cube N33 Kara Stickles.
SIGNED: Brooke Joy Boncimino Ford 6/3/26
Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 3rd day of June, A.D. 2026. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Giselle Mandujano, Deputy Clerk 27358R TRRT 6/24
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ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO
This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a micro bakery business in said County and State under the name of Green Table Bread Co at the following post office addresses: 515 29th St., Rockford, IL 61108; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Janna Michelle Flory
SIGNED: Janna Michelle Flory 6/15/26
Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 15th day of June, A.D. 2026. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Teresa Bravo, Deputy Clerk 27382R TRRT 7/1 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS PROBATE DIVISION In the Matter of: JANET E. RAINWATER, Decedent. 2026-PR-0000105 CLAIM NOTICE
NOTICE is given of the death of JANET E. RAINWATER, who died on March 24, 2026. Letters of Office were issued on June 16, 2026, to RANDY W. RAINWATER of 2910 S. Main Street, Rockford, Illinois 61102, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is Douglas R. Henry, of Barrick, Switzer, Long, Balsley & Van Evera, LLP, 6833 Stalter Drive, Rockford, Illinois 61108.
Claims against the Estate may be filed on or before December 24, 2026, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975 as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred.
Claims against the Estate may be filed in the Office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk, Probate Division at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois, or with the Estate legal representative, or both.
Copies of claims filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office, Probate Division, must be mailed or delivered to the Estate legal representative and to their attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed.
Dated: June 18, 2026 /s/ Randy W. Rainwater, Successor Executor
DOUGLAS R. HENRY - #6229426
BARRICK, SWITZER, LONG, BALSLEY & VAN EVERA, LLP 6833 Stalter Drive Rockford, IL 61108 (815) 962-6611 dhenry@bslbv.com 27388R TRRT 7/8
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE:
The following self-storage cube contents containing household and other goods will be sold by CubeSmart Asset Management, LLC as Agent for Owner #4952, 7102 Rock Valley Parkway Loves Park, IL 61111 to satisfy a lien on July 16, 2026 at approx. 12:00pm at www. storagetreasures.com. Cube E22 Jerrie Bennett Glawe; Cube F22 Jerrie Bennett Glawe; Cube H05 Melody Williams; Cube H37 Jerrie Bennett Glawe; Cube L45 Alison Hockenbury;
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE:
The following self-storage cube contents containing household and other goods will be sold by
CubeSmart Asset Management, LLC as Agent for Owner #3566, 6210 Forest Hills Road Loves Park, IL 61111 to satisfy a lien on July 16, 2026 at approx. 12:30pm at www. storagetreasures.com.
Cube 126B Cynthia T. Treadwell; Cube 307 Aphrodite Mecklenburg; Cube 308 Steven Good; Cube 404B Larry Wright; Cube 430 Javar Puckett; Cube 441 Miranda McKee.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE:
The following self-storage cube contents containing household and other goods will be sold by CubeSmart Asset Management, LLC as Agent for Owner #3565, 4548 American Road Rockford, IL 61109 to satisfy a lien on July 16, 2026 at approx. 11:30am at www. storagetreasures.com.
Cube A23 Cassandra M. Cantu; Cube 2221 Tori Chapman; Cube 3225 Ronald Harper Jr. ; Cube 3610 Bruce A. Richmond; Cube 5720 Lecia Wade; Cube 5920 Rasheka Williams.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE:
The following self-storage cube contents containing household and other goods will be sold by
CubeSmart Asset Management, LLC as Agent for Owner #3568, 4560 Stenstrom Road Rockford, IL 61109 to satisfy a lien on July 16, 2026 at approx. 11:30am at www. storagetreasures.com.
Cube S31 Marloes Shoulders; Cube S32 Marloes Shoulders; Cube S40 Marloes Shoulders; Cube S80 Kayla Boyd; Cube S96 Kayla Boyd; Cube S9091 James Fijak.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: The following self-storage cube contents containing household and other goods will be sold by
CubeSmart Asset Management, LLC as Agent for Owner #3567, 3015 N. Main St. Rockford, IL 61103 to satisfy a lien on July 16, 2026 at approx. 12:00pm at www.storagetreasures.com.
Cube A8 Luke Peper;
Cube A40 Traci Klingebiel; Cube A69 Reginald Evans; Cube A88 Francisco Gamboa;
Cube A171 Christina McGraw;
Cube A183 King Singleton;
Cube B16 Charles Horton;
Cube B76 Tom Kalo Panky-Davis;
Cube B116 Diane Soto;
Cube B212 Indra Jackson;
Cube B227 Christopher Schelm;
Cube B266 Mylena Shovelski;
Cube B287 Marjorie Elliot.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE:
The following self-storage cube contents containing household and other goods will be sold by
CubeSmart Asset Management, LLC as Agent for Owner #3561, 7511 Vandiver Road Rockford, IL 61112 to satisfy a lien on July 16, 2026 at approx. 11:00am at www. storagetreasures.com.
Cube R11 Lynelle Overturf.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE:
The following self-storage cube contents containing household and other goods will be sold by
CubeSmart Asset Management, LLC as Agent for Owner #3563, 4300 Interstate Blvd Loves Park, IL 61111 to satisfy a lien on July 16, 2026 at approx. 1:00pm at www. storagetreasures.com.
Cube 42 Abraham Martinez;
Cube 154 Tamika Brown;
Cube 164 Mary Peterson;
Cube 258 Mary Peterson;
Cube 357 Tomas Arjona;
Cube 358 Masson Johnson; Cube 359 Priscila Ramirez.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE:
The following self-storage cube contents containing household and other goods will be sold by
CubeSmart Asset Management, LLC as Agent for Owner #5754, 3780 E. State St. Rockford, IL 61108 to satisfy a lien on July
16, 2026 at approx. 11:00am at www.storagetreasures.com.
Cube 46 Carletta Sockwell; Cube 85 Ann Bjorlie; Cube 99 Sheneitha Hayes; Cube 127 Marco Mosley; Cube 152 Emmanuel White; Cube 154 Brenna Ashton; Cube 158 Brianna Pickett; Cube 167 Eric Henges; Cube 183 Gerardo Rivera Jr.; Cube 247 Jasmine Edwards; Cube 301 Cassandra Thompson; Cube 325 Maurice L. Rigsby; Cube 342 Torry Townsend; Cube 357 April Adams; Cube 362 Keisha Creamer; Cube 379 Acquianetta James; Cube 402 Kristine Chambers; Cube 406 Jessica Axtell. 27390R TRRT 7/1 n n n
ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION
STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO
This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a music performance business in said County and State under the name of Los Claveles at the following post office addresses: 928 S. 6th St., Rockford, IL 61104; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Oscar Sifuentes-Medellin SIGNED: Oscar SifuentesMedellin 6/15/26
Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 15th day of June, A.D. 2026. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Teresa Bravo, Deputy Clerk 27391R TRRT 7/8 n n n
ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION
STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO
This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a industrial construction business in said County and State under the name of Thunder Exterior Solutions at the following post office addresses: 915 West St., Rockford, IL 61102; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Javier Castellanos Santiago
SIGNED: Javier Castellanos Santiago 6/17/26
Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 17th day of June, A.D. 2026. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Giselle Mandujano, Deputy Clerk 27392R TRRT 7/8 n n n
ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO
This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a homemade crafts business in said County and State under the name of Cork & Create at the following post office addresses: 1221 Wisconsin Ave., Rockford, IL 61102; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: JoAnn Bacon; Molly Schmidt
SIGNED: JoAnn Bacon 6/2/26
SIGNED: Molly Schmidt 6/2/26
Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 2nd day of June, A.D. 2026. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Krystal Soto, Deputy Clerk 27357R TRRT 6/24
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:
OUSMANE TANOR DIENG, Deceased.
CASE NO. 2026 PR 133 CLAIM NOTICE
NOTICE is given of the death of OUSMANE TANOR DIENG. Letters of Office were issued on June 4, 2026
to, BAMBY DIENG, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorneys for the estate are John M. Gilbert, Gilbert Law Offices, 5010 N. 2nd Street, Loves Park, Illinois 61111. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before December 24,
2026, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by 755 ILCS 5/18-3 of the Illinois
Probate Act, 1975 as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date as stated above shall be barred. Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk-Pro-
bate Division at the Winnebago County Courthouse, Rockford, Illinois, or with the estate legal representative, or both.
to the estate legal representative and to his/her attorney within ten days after it has been filed.
Copies of claims filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office-Probate Division, must be mailed or delivered
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF Winnebago - Rockford, ILLINOIS WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, AS OWNER TRUSTEE OF THE RESIDENTIAL CREDIT OPPORTUNITIES TRUST X-C Plaintiff vs. MYRTLE B BURKE A/K/A MYRTLE BELL BURKE, WINNEBAGO COUNTY TREASURER, FOX RIVERS SANITATION AUTHORITY, UNKNOWN OWNERS GENERALLY, AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendant 24 FC 359 CALENDAR NOTICE OF SALE
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on July 23, 2026, at the hour 1:00 p.m., Intercounty’s Winnebago County office, 7210 East State Street, Rockford, IL 61108, sell, in person, to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 11-17-353-006.
Commonly known as 4416 Kennett Ave., Rockford, IL 61101.
The real estate is: single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection(g-1) of Section 189.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: At sale, the bidder must have 10% (or 25% if so ordered in the Judgement of Foreclosure) down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property is sold AS IS subject to all liens or encumbrances. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the circuit court case record, property tax record and the title record to verify all information before bidding. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER THE ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(c) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Lavelle Law, 1933 North Meacham Road, Suite 600, Schaumburg, Illinois 60173. (847) 705-7555. WSF vs. Burke INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com
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P27364R TRRT 7/1 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS ROCKET MORTGAGE, LLC Plaintiff, -v.- KRISTIAN FALKENHAUG et al Defendant 2025-FC-0000146 NOTICE OF SALE
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 18, 2025, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on July 16, 2026, at the Advocus National Title Insurance, 973 Featherstone 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: Commonly known as 2222 17TH AVE, ROCKFORD, IL 61104 Property Index No. 11-36-231-009
The real estate is improved with a residence.
Sale terms: If sold to anyone other than the Plaintiff, 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in ‘’AS IS’’ condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.
Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.
Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption.
The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is
part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).
IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.
You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.
For information, examine the court file, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 (630) 794-9876
THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION
One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE
You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.
CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE IL, 60527
630-794-5300
E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com
Attorney File No. 14-25-00783
Attorney ARDC No. 00468002
Case Number: 2025-FC-0000146
TJSC#: 46-1344
NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
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REAL ESTATE NOTICE
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS CITIZENS BANK NA F/K/A RBS CITIZENS NA Plaintiff, -v.- JESSICA M. SCHULTE A/K/A JESSICA SCHULTE et al Defendant 2025-FC-0000108
NOTICE OF SALE
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 9, 2025, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on July 14, 2026, at the Advocus National Title Insurance, 973 Featherstone 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: Commonly known as 14110 COMMERCIAL PKWY, SOUTH BELOIT, IL 61080 Property Index No. 04-18-155-022
The real estate is improved with a residence.
Sale terms: If sold to anyone other than the Plaintiff, 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in ‘’AS IS’’ condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.
Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.
The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.
If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).
IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.
You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into
our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.
For information, examine the court file, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 (630) 794-9876
THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION
One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE
You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.
CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE IL, 60527 630-794-5300
E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com
Attorney File No. 14-25-01418
Attorney ARDC No. 00468002
Case Number: 2025-FC-0000108
TJSC#: 46-1314
NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
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REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF Winnebago - Rockford, ILLINOIS SERVIS ONE, INC. DBA BSI FINANCIAL SERVICES Plaintiff vs. JONATHAN W. LERNER; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ACTING BY AND THROUGH ITS AGENCY THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; FOUNDATION FINANCE COMPANY LLC; ILLINOIS HEALTHCARE AND FAMILY SERVICES CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT COLLECTION AND ASSET RECOVERY UNIT; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendant 25 FC 312 CALENDAR NOTICE OF SALE
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on July 16, 2026, at the hour 1:00 p.m., Intercounty’s Winnebago County office, 7210 East State Street, Rockford, IL 61108, sell, in person, to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 08-31-226-033.
Commonly known as 7708 SCOTT LN., MACHESNEY PARK, IL 61115. The real estate is: single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a common interest community unit, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection(g-1) of Section 189.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: At sale, the bidder must have 10% (or 25% if so ordered in the Judgement of Foreclosure) down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property is sold AS IS subject to all liens or encumbrances. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the circuit court case record, property tax record and the title record to verify all information before bidding. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER THE ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(c) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, 13010 Morris Road, Suite 450, Alpharetta, Georgia 30004. (708) 668-4410 ext. 52109. 25-324648
INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3288374
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF Winnebago - Rockford, ILLINOIS Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC Plaintiff vs. Sawyer Hrycay; et. al. Defendant 25 FC 470 CALENDAR NOTICE OF SALE
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on July 23, 2026, at the hour 1:00 p.m., Intercounty’s Winnebago County office, 7210 East State Street, Rockford, IL 61108, sell, in person, to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 04-11-100-005. Commonly known as 7215 Middle Road, South Beloit, IL 61080.
The real estate is: single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection(g-1) of Section 189.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: At sale, the bidder must have 10% (or 25% if so ordered in the Judgement of Foreclosure) down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property is sold AS IS subject to all liens or encumbrances. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the circuit court case record, property tax record and the title record to verify all information before bidding. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER THE ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(c) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527. (630) 794-5300. 14-25-07558 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3288808
P27365R TRRT 7/1 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS PennyMac Loan Services, LLC Plaintiff, -v.- Michelle Anderson f/k/a Michelle Clay; et. al. Defendants. 2025FC-0000282 1019 21ST STREET, ROCKFORD, IL 61108 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 5/14/2026, an agent of Auction.com, LLC will conduct the Online Only auction at www. auction.com, with the bidding window opening on 7/13/2026 at 10:00 AM CDT and closing on July 15, 2026 at 10:00 AM subject to extension, and will sell at public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate. Commonly known as 1019 21ST STREET, ROCKFORD, IL 61108 Property Index No. 12-30-303-011
The real estate is improved with a Single Family Residence. The judgment amount was $102,530.33 Sale Terms: Full Sale Terms are available on the property page at www.auction.com by entering 1019 21ST STREET into the search bar. If sold to anyone other than the Plaintiff, the winning bidder must pay the full bid amount within twenty-four (24) hours of the auction’s end. All payments must be certified funds. No third-party checks will be accepted. All bidders will need to register at www.auction.com prior to placing a bid. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a certificate of sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property, prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by the Condominium property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9 (g)(l) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701 (C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, contact Plaintiffs attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES PC (630) 794-5300 please refer to file number 14-25-04387. Auction.com, LLC 100 N LaSalle St., Suite 1400, Chicago, IL 60602 - 872-225-4985 You can also visit www.auction. com. Attorney File No. 14-25-04387 Case Number: 2025-FC-0000282
NOTE: PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, YOU ARE ADVISED THAT PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. I3288686
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Death Notices
6/15/2026 53 Smith, Lorenzo L Rockford
ARIES
6/12/2026 74 Runia, Dale L Rockford
6/15/2026 86 Mcmahon, Richard Rockford
6/17/2026 81 Zillhart, Stephen Rockdord
6/14/2026 81 Guerro, Francisco J Rockford
6/17/2026 77 Eads, Jeanett Rockford
Week of June 7 to 13, 2026
Crossword THEME: THE 4TH OF JULY
A summer getaway is on the horizon. You’re on a tight deadline, so your plans will require organization and discipline. Any learning experience will support your progress. A busy social life will improve your physical, emotional and spiritual wellbeing.
6/18/2026 69 Webb, James Rockford
ARIES
Your health needs a little more attention. The right professional support or treatment will quickly restore your energy. Steady improvement will follow, helping you move forward with greater ease and confidence on your personal and professional path.
Week of June 14 to 20, 2026
ARIES
Week of June 21 to 27, 2026
ARIES
TAURUS
6/12/2026 63 Pedigo Norville, Kay L Rockford
6/14/2026 73 Malsky, Zenon Rockford
6/17/2026 70 Marshall, Daniel Rockford
6/15/2026 44 Hettel, Albert Rockford
6/16/2026 83 Dahlke, Alan Rockford
6/17/2026 77 Howler, Linda Loves Park
Strong emotions may surface, but your determination will help you overcome current challenges. A move or career change will bring you closer to a long held dream. Stepping outside your comfort zone will be essential for true growth.
6/13/2026 84 Serna, Yolanda Rockford
TAURUS
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.
GEMINI
GEMINI
6/13/2026 94 Jamerson, George J Rockford
6/12/2026 74 Newman, Diane Loves Park
6/12/2026 92 Parrott, Jennie Rockford
6/17/2026 66 Reed, Thomas Rockford
6/16/2026 101 Young, Edward Rockford
Thoughts and reflections on love will consume your headspace. Some romantic relationships may create anxiety because they demand real commitment. To move forward with confidence, take a step back and assess each situation clearly.
6/17/2026 96 Baer, Caroline L Machesney Park
CANCER
6/14/2026 90 Corbett, Helen B Rockford
6/12/2026 89 Hayward, Paula Rockford
6/14/2026 66 Awe, Mary A Rockford
6/15/2026 74 Beckley, William L Rockton
6/18/2026 70 Knoppel, Jorgen Rockford
Your health will be a top priority this week. A balanced diet will help you reach your personal goals. You may also consider starting a homebased business. However, you’ll need patience and strong organization before it becomes a stable source of income.
6/17/2026 90 Jalbert, Daisy Roscoe
A demanding project will require all your patience and dedication. Even if you aren’t financially compensated right away, results will soon follow. This commitment could mark a major turning point in both your career and personal life.
CANCER
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.
LEO
LEO
6/18/2026 79 Reinhardt, Kenneth Rockford
6/13/2026 81 Patel, Ranchhodbhai D Rockford
6/13/2026 65 Walker, Edward T Rockford
Your selfconfidence will soar, positively influencing your decisions. Those close to you will express appreciation and affection, reinforcing your improved selfimage.
6/14/2026 61 Wade, David Rockford
Your romantic relationship needs attention and emotional presence. Prioritize quality time with your partner, setting aside distractions and stressors. For now, avoid sensitive topics so you can restore balance and harmony in your relationship.
VIRGO
6/15/2026 78 Naus, Linda A Rockton
6/16/2026 74 Miller, Tara J Rockford
Family matters will demand your attention.
6/16/2026 91 Artisuk, Ruth P Rockford
6/17/2026 87 Reithmeier, Roger Rockford
6/17/2026 66 Wiedell, Denise Rockford
6/17/2026 87 Thompson, Earl Rockford
To help ease tensions with a loved one you disagree with, you’ll need to stay calm and distance yourself. If you’re planning a move, your anxiety will spike. However, preparation will greatly reduce your stress.
6/18/2026 62 Verba, Janet South Beloit
LIBRA
6/13/2026 59 Wiltsang, Janice Rockford
6/14/2026 76 Wessling, Brian Roscoe
6/14/2026 68 Mathis, Virginia D Rockford
6/12/2026 80 Johnson, Frances Machesney Park
A concern may weigh heavily on your shoulders, but you’ll find a sympathetic ear. You’ll speak honestly and share your feelings without hurting anyone. Open and respectful communication will lead to peace and mutual understanding.
6/13/2026 70 Majewski, Eunice C Rockford
VIRGO
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 professional gains.
LIBRA
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.
SCORPIO
SCORPIO
6/15/2026 69 Seivert, Teri H Rockford
6/12/2026 78 Kenny, William B Rockton
6/12/2026 84 Zant, Rita Rockford
6/12/2026 70 Sullivan, Ricky D Rockford
6/17/2026 22 Tavernie, Drevin Rockford
6/13/2026 96 Wright, Shirley M Roscoe
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 challenges. You’ll approach these changes with optimism, curiosity and serenity.
TAURUS
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 memories. It will also improve your personal and material wellbeing.
GEMINI
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 overspending and regret.
CANCER
A revealing dream may clear away your doubts about the future. This intuitive message could guide your career toward new heights. Pay close attention to subtle signs. They’ll bring clarity to your professional direction.
LEO
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.
VIRGO
You’ll be responsible for organizing a casual event for many people. Your hospitality, diplomacy and creativity will ensure success. This challenge will strengthen your personal relationships and boost your confidence in your ability to spread joy.
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 desire for a prosperous and fulfilling future.
SCORPIO
A work project will demand your full attention and lead to great financial prospects. In romance, you’ll attract attention despite your reserved nature. Show patience and forgiveness toward your partner, even if they sometimes lack tact.
TAURUS
Your success depends on your strong selfesteem. Learn to respect yourself and value your skills. This selfawareness will become your strength, allowing you to progress with confidence and conviction.
GEMINI
With several colleagues on summer break, you’ll find time in short supply. Strong organization is essential to prevent unforeseen events and overlaps. Plan each step carefully and work efficiently to stay on track.
CANCER
You’ll negotiate a loan or make a major purchase. Your dedication to your loved ones will help you provide them with longterm security. Summer holidays are fast approaching; family members will increasingly rely on you.
LEO
You’ll break away from routine in your relationship to focus on open and honest communication. Express your needs while remaining attentive to your partner’s. This exchange will refresh your relationship and restore warmth and balance.
VIRGO
You’ll confidently express your desire for progress, 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
Your love life is entering a new era. Your partner 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
You could suddenly receive the answer to your financial or emotional difficulties, possibly through a dream. This revelation will bring clarity. Events will gradually fall into place, allowing you to better understand and reorient your current situation.
6/12/2026 96 Addotta, Jasper Rockford
Across
1. Dagger’s partner
6. Elephant party, acr.
9. Do like volcano
Your natural charisma and persuasive power will earn the loyalty and support of those around you. At work or in your love life, your ideas will stand out and take the lead. Those around you will recognize and value your leadership skills.
employee
47. Prayer’s end
48. Gardener’s trimmer
50. Part of speech
6. Wildebeests
7. *For most, the 4th is a day ____
An unexpected event will upset your emotional balance, causing you to reconsider your choices. You may feel called to travel, especially on a spiritual level. You’ll uncover important answers about your destiny and your desired path.
Nautilus
42. Phlegms
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
6/12/2026 89 Addotta, Mary L Rockford
13. Fire (2 words)
You’ll realize that staying still leads nowhere. You’ll face your fears with determination and move confidently toward your goals, turning obstacles into meaningful opportunities.
CAPRICORN
SAGITTARIUS
14. Pro football org.
15. Jonas Salk’s conquest
16. Like a Harvard building?
Your creativity and artistic talents will become a big part of your life. You may even consider volunteering for a meaningful cause. You’ll sharpen your intuition, revealing inspiring abilities that guide your path.
AQUARIUS
17. ET carrier
18. Bedeck
19. *Tasty Fourth of July outings
21. *Float processions
23. Black gunk
You’ll need to reconsider certain friendships that no longer align with your values. To protect your relationships, avoid lending money. Honesty and transparency will help you build strong, lasting and mutually enriching friendships.
PISCES
24. Ivan the Terrible, e.g.
25. The Jackson 5’s 1970 hit
28. Caffeine source
30. TV classic “____ Heroes”
You’ll be given new and rewarding responsibilities at work. If you’re looking for a job, a promising offer with good working conditions will come your way. A loyal friend will support you in your efforts, opening the door to excellent opportunities.
35. Folio page
37. Abel’s big brother
39. Fortune teller’s card
40. Rank in British peerage
41. Archipelago parts
43. Head for (2 words)
44. Beseech
The luckiest signs this week: PISCES, ARIES AND TAURUS
46. Impermanent
52. Am is to I as ____ is to we
53. Calista Flockhart’s husband
8. Onomatopoeia for splash
Your children will need you around. You may also discover a financing opportunity that allows you to purchase a new home or make major renovations. This will improve your family life and personal wellbeing.
55. Likewise
57. *Salad tuber
CAPRICORN
60. *____ Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest
64. Nonsense
65. Female gametes
45. Sully one’s reputation
SAGITTARIUS
9. *Drink at a barbecue
10. Weary walk
11. Ireland, once
12. *Patriots ____ over Loyalists
49. Go bad
51. Public announcement
54. Fowl perch
Align your goals with your partner’s desires to protect your relationship. Taking a step back will help you recognize your accomplishments and desires. Together, you can build a shared path grounded in calm and mutual understanding.
15. Long John Silver’s pet
Take the time to clarify financial matters to prevent misunderstandings. In romance, focus on the future and openly share your dreams. Listening to each other will strengthen your emotional foundation.
AQUARIUS
67. “A Doll’s House” playwright
68. Cuckoo
69. Opposite of guzzle
CAPRICORN
56. Exclamation of delight or dismay (2 words)
20. Crocus, pl.
22. Ooh partner
24. Last part (2 words)
25. 1st letter of Hebrew alphabet
You’re in a good position to stabilize your finances. Consider applying for a loan to minimize your debt. Ask for a raise; your boss will be supportive, helping you move toward financial security.
70. Cuckoo for what puffs?
71. Eyelid affliction
PISCES
72. Driver’s aid
73. Giving a once-over
Down
1. Hair holder
57. Bridge, in Paris
58. Colloquial approval
59. Ditty
60. Back of neck
A stressful negotiation will test your nerves. Meanwhile, an unexpected romantic declaration may disrupt your daily life, especially if you’re already in a relationship. This confession will require clarity and sensitivity to avoid conflict or misunderstanding.
26. Famous Memphis street
27. Felt concern
61. Ascus, pl.
62. Ne
AQUARIUS
63. Glitch
64. Part of O.H.M.S.
29. *”...twilight’s ____ gleaming”
31. Lady of “A Star is Born”
You’ll face a new challenge, awakening a sense of renewal. This exciting opportunity will motivate you to grow and evolve. A training course or spiritual exploration will enrich your path, bringing deep transformation and fresh energy to your daily life.
32. Smell
33. Post-it user
2. First name in jeans
3. Auricular
4. _____ provocateur
5. Island off Alaskan coast
The luckiest signs this week: GEMINI, CANCER AND LEO
34. *”Born on the Fourth of July” director
36. *Popular July 4th decoration
38. Captain of
Setting your ego aside will lead to more genuine selfconfidence. Even if facing others’ opinions of you feels challenging, you’ll learn to trust yourself and affirm your worth as you pursue your ambitions.
66. Strive
PISCES
SAGITTARIUS
Someone in your professional circle may express romantic interest, creating turmoil and confusion. Use discernment and caution 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 feel pride in the achievements of one of your children, such as a first success or a diploma. At work, your honesty and openness will be acknowledged, bringing wellearned appreciation and praise.
You’ll openly share your needs in your relationship, 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
The luckiest signs this week: VIRGO, LIBRA AND SCORPIO
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Across 1. Drop 5. Sort
9. Fluffy scarf
12. Befuddled
13. Make well
14. Wise bird
15. Now hear ____!
16. Holder
17. Film star Marvin
18. Supply
20. Betting numbers
21. Office note
25. King’s superior 26. TGIF part 27. Small cuts
31. Clever
33. Undress 34. Of sound 35. Epoch
37. Snacked
38. Soft mattress: 2 wds.
41. Espy
44. British weight
45. Bible boat
46. Lengthens
47. Above
51. Pod veggie
52. Monthly payment
53. Battlefront
54. Undercover agent
55. Augments
56. Comply with
Down
1. Plump
2. Fireplace dust
3. Flower necklace
4. Lariat
5. Tonsils’ site
6. Aches
7. Took some steps
8. Lodge member 9. Brave 10. Due
11. Heavy malt beverages 19. Three-bagger
Forget 21. Schooner part 22. Resound
23. Stingy
Unobserved
Alaskan king ____
High-flying toy
Hurried
Phantoms
Questioned
Kingdom
Tree fluids
Flat boat 35. Patronize
Make ready
Approval
Stroke lightly
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First number
Rockford Area
Lemonade Hop
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Downtown Rockford riverdistrict.com
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Saturday, June 27
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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 family-
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