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Illinois SNAP error rate continues to grow as federal penalties loom

By Ben Szalinski

Capitol News Illinois bszalinski@capitolnewsillinois.com

Data released Wednesday by the U.S. Department of Agriculture shows Illinois’ payment error rate for food assistance continues to grow with federal penalties set to take effect in about a year.

The data shows Illinois made errors on 14.7% of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program payments in federal fiscal year 2025. That includes 13.3% of all payments being higher than they should have been.

The error rate is higher than the 11.6% rate of the previous fiscal year. The continuing growth comes as the federal government is set to impose new penalties beginning in October 2027 on states with high error rates on SNAP payments.

For Illinois, the penalty could cost about $700 million.

The federal government defines an erroneous payment as one that is $57 higher or lower than it should have been.

Only Alaska, Delaware, Georgia, New Mexico, and the District of Columbia had higher error rates than Illinois in FY25.

“Illinois’ SNAP error rate has skyrocketed because of years of mismanagement, and our most vulnerable will be paying the price,” House Republican Leader Tony McCombie, R-Savanna, said in a statement. “This isn’t about taking benefits away from families who legitimately need assistance. It’s about making sure the program is administered properly, and taxpayer dollars are protected.

Fraud, waste, and abuse have no place in government.”

Gov. JB Pritzker told reporters at an

unrelated event in Chicago on Thursday that the FY25 error rate largely accounts for months in the fiscal year before the president signed the law in July 2025 and doesn’t reflect steps the state has taken to rectify the problem.

“The reality is that when you have an error rate — just want to be clear with everybody — this is not some sort of waste, fraud, and abuse issue,” Pritzker said.

Pritzker claimed the state has lowered the error rate below the FY24 level but was not able to provide a specific number.

Federal changes

Illinois and most other states will have to cover a greater portion of costs for SNAP under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, also known as H.R. 1, based on the state’s error rate.

Beginning in federal fiscal year 2028 that begins in October 2027, many states will begin covering a portion of SNAP benefits. States with an error rate greater than 10% will have to cover 15% of the cost of benefits starting in fiscal year 2029.

The delayed implementation gives the state another year to lower its error rate and potentially pay for a smaller portion of the benefits.

States with lower error rates would cover a smaller portion of the benefits and those with an error rate under 6% will not have to cover any benefits. The national error rate is 10.6% and has declined for two straight years.

“They’re setting a new bar at 6% and saying, ‘if you can’t get to 6%, we’re going to take SNAP away or charge you a whole bunch of money,’” Pritzker told reporters

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last August. “How do they want us to get to 6%? By cutting people off of SNAP.” Illinois is one of 20 states with an error rate of at least 10%, and the state is expected to pay about $700 million to cover the cost of benefits because of the penalty.

The state FY27 budget signed earlier this month calls for spending $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.

“HR1 is a deliberate effort by the federal government, for the first time, to push the federal food program’s benefits costs on the states, stop customers from receiving SNAP food benefits, and let families go hungry,” DHS spokesperson Rachel Otwell said in an email. “Illinois has launched an aggressive, multi-year effort to improve payment accuracy and protect taxpayers from future fiscal exposure.”

Otwell added that “minor errors” by beneficiaries account for the majority of faulty payments.

DHS plans to implement new technology, increase reviews of people’s eligibility, train more staff to recognize common errors, and improve communication with SNAP recipients about what information they need to report to the state and when.

Also beginning in federal fiscal year 2027, which begins in October 2026, states will have to cover 75% of administrative costs for SNAP, rather than 50%. Illinois lawmakers appropriated $100 million for administrative expenses in state FY27, which begins July 1. That’s up from $60 million in FY26.

The state provided benefits to about 1.5 million people in May, according to the Illinois Department of Human Services.

That was about 88,500 fewer people than in April. About 150,000 Illinoisians were expected to lose food assistance benefits beginning May 1 after new work requirements prescribed in H.R. 1 went into effect.

The new state budget established the Families Receiving Emergency Support for Hunger, or FRESH Program, for people who have lost or seen their SNAP benefits reduced. They 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.

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CHICAGO – When Gary Scott, general manager of WLDS-WEAI, opened the letter informing him that CBS News Radio would shut down after decades providing programming for his Jacksonville radio station, he was stunned.

“My jaw literally hit the desk when I read it,” Scott said. “It was clearly stated, but I had to read it two or three times before it finally sank in.”

Scott said he received the letter in the mail two or three months before officials pulled the plug. He shared the news with his station’s co-owner, who was equally shocked and confused about where the decision had come from. WLDS-WEAI has long been a major, trusted source of news, farm and sports coverage for Morgan, Scott, Greene and Cass counties in west central Illinois.

“We were very much blindsided by it, and I had this sickening feeling that we have lost something in this country,” Scott said.

CBS News Radio went silent May 22, citing economic hardships, another in a string of bumpy and very public business decisions for the broadcast network.

The shutdown ended nearly a century of national and global radio news that brought historic events into Americans’ living rooms, from Edward R. Murrow’s London Blitz broadcasts to coverage of Pearl Harbor and the Cuban Missile Crisis.

As longtime CBS affiliate stations across the state move to other news services, broadcasters and industry professionals are weighing how the loss will impact local coverage and what it signals about the future of radio news.

Stations adopt new partners In Chicago, WBBM Newsradio was among the Audacy stations left searching for a replacement after CBS News Radio announced it would end its services. As late as April, it was unclear what would fill the gap, until the station switched to ABC News Radio one day before CBS News Radio went silent, according to the Chicago Tribune.

For some downstate Illinois stations, however, the switch came seamlessly.

Tammy Sondgeroth, general manager of NRG Media Ottawa, which operates WCMY, said the station moved to NBC News Radio almost immediately after learning of the closure.

“It was a very fast decision,” Sondgeroth said. “We wanted to get everybody acclimated before everybody had to switch, because why wait?”

She added that the adjustment was

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relatively easy because NRG Media Ottawa was already paying for NBC News as part of another program the company uses.

Scott Miller, morning show host at WJBC in the Bloomington-Normal region, said the station experienced a similarly smooth shift, though it moved to ABC News Radio instead.

Miller said ABC News Radio was able to replace much of the programming lost with the end of CBS News Radio, including top-of-the-hour news, weekend programming and short segments on entertainment and financial news. He added that WJBC listeners are unlikely to notice much of a difference.

“There’s just sadness to see a legacy brand sunset like this, but we looked at our options that were available to get a national news service, and ABC seemed to be the obvious choice for us,” Miller said.

‘Difficult to sell to our listeners’ But for Scott, the next step for WLDSWEAI was not as clear.

“CBS has always been at the top of the list,” he said. “It was a network that I always wanted to be a part of because I think it’s so well respected and I just thought it was the top of the game. Everything else was a distant second, so it hasn’t been easy for us to adjust.”

While Scott ultimately settled on NBC News Radio, he said the transition required him to revamp key aspects of his station’s coverage. NBC did not offer direct replacements for several CBS News Radio programs WLDS-WEAI had relied on, including some newscasts and weekend programming like “Face the Nation” and “Eye on Travel.”

He said those changes are already apparent to WLDS-WEAI listeners, with the station receiving a few complaints about adjustments to programming that listeners had grown accustomed to over the decades.

“It was difficult to sell (the change) to our listeners, but I think they understand that it was not our decision to drop CBS, it was CBS’s decision to drop us,” Scott said.

For Scott, the loss has prompted broader questions about how radio news is valued by today’s audiences. He warned that the continued decline of traditional news could contribute to the spread of bias and misinformation through other media sources, from digital and cable outlets to social media platforms.

“It’s a step away from what really should be news: newspapers, TV and radio, whether it’s local or national,” he said, “We’re getting much less of that these days, and it can’t do anything but hurt us in the long run. I fear for this country because of this loss.”

For Scott’s station and other local radio stations in rural or less populous areas, the local radio station is often a community institution and may be one of the last remaining sources of local news as the industry continues to contract nationally.

Its value proposition is rooted in common interests, shared connections with its audiences and a history that spans generations of listeners.

“WLDS has been on the air since a few days after the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941.

It became an affiliate of the Chicago Cubs in 2018 and Chicago Bears in 2019,” a message on its website states. “WEAI became an affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1960s.”

Familiar pressure for the industry Illinois Broadcasters Association Chair and Morgan County Media General Manager Sarah Shellhammer said the shutdown of CBS News Radio reflects broader pressures facing the broadcast industry, as news organizations compete with newer ways of reaching consumers.

She said listeners are tuning in to different sources for news, a shift that broadcasters have had to take into consideration.

“Radio has had to adjust to streaming and the internet and a lot of the other options people have to gain news and information,” Shellhammer said. “People are consuming news and media differently than they did 100 years ago, or 50 years ago or even 20 years ago.”

Shellhammer added that the end of CBS News Radio did not have as great an impact as it would have 50 years ago, as other news sources have emerged over the decades and fewer stations have relied on its content.

But not everyone sees those shifts as a sign that traditional radio is nearing its end.

Miller said radio has faced predictions of decline before, from concerns that car radios would distract drivers to worries that satellite radio would mean the death of traditional radio. Each time, he said, the industry found ways to adapt.

“Satellite radio is still here, and traditional radio is still here,” Miller said. “Has it changed? Has it evolved? Yes, but so has the microwave, and so has the lawnmower.

If you’re not evolving, then what are you doing? The radio is evolving and keeping up with the other media that’s out there.”

Chloe Park 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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‘A real farm crisis’: Illinois farm bankruptcies rise for 3rd straight year

By Tara Sun

Medill Illinois News Bureau news@capitolnewsillinois.com

SPRINGFIELD — With the growing season well underway in Illinois, farmers once again are struggling to turn an abundant harvest into survival.

In 2025, family farm bankruptcies surged 46% nationwide — reaching 315 filings and marking the third consecutive year of increases. The Midwest recorded 121 filings in 2025 — up 70% from the prior year.

The trend has only accelerated. In April alone this year, 62 Chapter 12 farm bankruptcies were filed nationwide – a 130% jump from the prior year and the highest monthly total since February 2020. The USDA projects total farm debt will rise 5.2% to a record $624.7 billion in 2026, with 330 bankruptcy cases filed.

“I’m scared about there being a real farm crisis,” said Eliot Clay, executive director of the Association of Illinois Soil and Water Conservation Districts. “This could come down to people being able to save their farms – just knowing that they could put it into some conservation easement or something. Like, they need anything that they can get.”

For Illinois, the crisis is playing out as lawmakers just finished a budget session that delivered few meaningful results for an industry under siege. Gary Asay, who has farmed in Illinois since 1976 and sold crop insurance for more than 20 years, sees clear reasons to worry.

“The increase in the number of bankruptcies and the increased buying of higher-level crop insurance are both signs of the stress that’s in the industry,” Asay said.

“Farmers are under stress. They may be having to borrow more money. Therefore, they want more protection.”

Crop insurance, he pointed out, can’t fully protect farmers from losses. The most common policy, Revenue Protection, covers only up to 85% of projected revenue.

“Even with the best crop insurance coverage you can buy, if that coverage is below your cost of production, you can still lose money without even collecting,” Asay said.

In 2025, U.S. soybean production totaled 4.26 billion bushels, with the average yield per acre estimated at a record high 53.0 bushels per acre. Illinois alone harvested more than 639 million bushels in 2025.

Then, in February 2025, the U.S. imposed a 10% tariff on Chinese products. And China – once the world’s largest buyer of U.S. soybeans – stopped purchasing U.S. crops. Last September marked the first

month since 2018 that imports from the U.S. fell to zero, according to China’s General Administration of Customs.

Farmers had entered the 2025 season with a smaller safety net after the projected price for the crop insurance guarantees fell by 8.7% that year. The drop meant less protection heading into the spring planting. But because yields were high, most farms still generated revenue above their guaranteed floor. Although farmers grew plenty, they sold every bushel for less than it cost to produce.

“A lot of farmers cannot sell their corn or soybeans at a profit right now, just because the price is so low,” Asay said.

Bankruptcies in agriculture rarely follow a single bad year. For U.S. farmers, the financial squeeze began well before 2025.

Real estate debt – tied to the land farmers rent or own – is expected to reach $404.3 billion in 2026, a reflection of the high cost of farmland that has squeezed so many operators.

“Overhead costs represent the largest cost component on the U.S. farm, accounting for nearly one-half of total costs during the 2020-24 period,” said Joana Colussi, a research assistant professor of agricultural economics at Purdue University, citing Purdue data. “Eighty percent of the farmers in the Midwest, they rent the land.”

Colussi has tracked the financial squeeze on farmers across the Midwest. When land prices rise, so does the rent – a fixed cost that farmers pay regardless of crop prices or yields. That leaves farmers searching for ways to keep operations going. “The way to continue being competitive is to try to reduce the costs,” she said.

Diversification into niche markets — non-GMO (genetically modified organism), organic or specialty crops — offers one path forward, though Colussi mentioned it’s not a quick fix

Farm crisis reminiscent of the 1980s

Rep. Charlie Meier, R-Okawville, who is a farmer himself, described the current moment as reminiscent of the 1980s farm crisis. “There were massive bankruptcies in the ‘80s,” Meier said. “A lot, a lot of farms went under.”

The trigger now and then is the unstable export market. But the financial strain was already visible. In 2025, the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago reported that 5.6% of farm loans were classified as having “major” or “severe” repayment problems — the highest since 2020. That means borrowers were falling behind on payments or reworking their loans. It’s an indicator that many farmers were struggling to repay

old debt while borrowing more to plant the next crop.

Ahead of the 2026 legislative session, farm groups pushed for estate tax relief, one of the Illinois Farm Bureau’s top priorities, along with payouts for farmers to protect their land and programs that help them find new buyers for their crops. But in a tight budget year, those priorities stalled.

The Illinois Farm Bureau did not secure passage of the Family Farm Preservation Act, which would have raised the state’s estate tax exemption from $4 million to $6 million, reducing the tax burden on inherited farms and making it easier for young farmers to keep the land and operations intact.

State Rep. Sharon Chung, DBloomington, who serves on the House Agriculture Committee, was also unable to get a relatively small boost for farmers through this session.

She pushed for a $10 million increase in funding for Soil and Water Conservation Districts through House Bill 4755. But the final Fiscal Year 2027 budget held funding at $4.5 million for the third straight year, far short of what advocates say districts need. These districts are trusted by local farmers because they work alongside them, offering advice on how to farm more efficiently at a lower cost.

Clay, the district’s executive director, said the biggest need is giving districts “the financial certainty that they can hire and keep people hired.”

Without that, districts see constant

turnover. That means farmers lose access to experienced local advisors who understand their land and can help them navigate conservation practices that might save money and keep them afloat.

“Agriculture is the No. 1 producer for our economy in Illinois,” Chung said.

“Anything we can do to help prop that up is so important.”

Despite those unpassed bills, farmers did secure a few victories. The final budget included changes to the Farmland Assessment Law — extending a tax break for conservation practices through 2031 — and avoided cuts to key programs, including the Illinois Department of Agriculture, agricultural education and cover-crop incentives that enrich the soil.

While farmers had hoped Springfield could do more, they also recognized that forces shaping the industry go far beyond the influence of legislators: falling crop prices, an unstable export market and rising costs.

As farmers face mounting distress, the history of the 1980s hangs over the heartland.

“There’s just not enough room for error right now. Something that happened in the past can take down a farmer today,” Asay said.

Tara Sun is a graduate 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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Energy & Environment

Climate change model improvements needed

By Dr. Robert Vogl, Ph.D.

Illinois Renewable Energy Association Contributor

The world’s most frequently cited climate scientist, Professor Phillippe Ciais was recently interviewed by Leo Heckman and reported on Carbon Brief.

Many climate scientist agree that climate change is real and requires more corrective global actions, Professor Ciais has called for improvements in the climate models. While climate scientists already know enough to justify corrective actions improving the models can improve our understanding of why carbon is having such a huge impact on climate.

Ciais’s research is focused on the carbon cycle because human activities emit a substantial amount of carbon dioxide to the atmosphere which is the main force driving global warming. We know that half of the carbon is absorbed by natural reservoirs of forests and oceans.

His work has focused on determining which region the forest or the ocean, is absorbing carbon or sometimes releasing it and why. Are plants more actively

growing and capturing carbon or are the oceans absorbing more C02.

We currently have one carbon dioxide monitoring station in Mauna Loa where the annual CO2 levels are reported. We know from that data that C02 levels are continuing to increase. But we also know that variations in C02 releases in two nearby forest areas can differ in the same season so we could improve our understanding of climate change if we have C02 monitoring stations in the north and in the south.

With the two additional C02 monitoring stations we could improve our understanding of the impact of atmospheric mixing and regional differences in the absorption or releases of carbon dioxide from the natural reservoirs.

We know that human activities are releasing C02 and once it is in the air it takes centuries before it is removed by natural processes. But we are experiencing more abrupt changes in the climate.

During the hot summer in 2023 Canada lost 11% boreal forest to fire that released C02 to the atmosphere.

We are also experiencing droughts, which kill trees within a year or two, which lessens the amount of C02 the former living forest absorbed. And heat waves in tundra areas like Siberia release C02 formerly trapped in the frozen tundra.

The additional releases of C02 from fires and tundra sources are currently not included in the climate models.

The models are designed to determine increases in C02 but are not developed enough to account for the losses in carbon absorption processes. By not accounting for the losses the existing climate models we may be underestimating the climate change problem.

It is estimated that up to one gigaton of carbon dioxide is missing in the current climate models and Professor Ciais thinks we should try to determine which of the regions account for the missing carbon in the models. Is it in the land or in the ocean carbon absorption rates or in the tropics or in the high permafrost.

The lack of accurate carbon absorption rates shows up when the models fail to

show a response to extreme events like the Canadian boreal fires or a big El Nino.

If the models do not simulate a response to extreme events it raises doubts about how the existing models can inform us of events in the future.

Another question addressed is whether the carbon models include overly optimistic expectations in our ability to remove carbon from the atmosphere.

Carbon capture and storage technologies has not scaled up enough to reduce rising global carbon levels.

Given the Trump Administration’s attacks on climate science involves the cutting of government grants for research grants necessitates seeking private funds to continue research on climate change and effective actions to curtail its devastating impacts on the planet and its inhabitants. This article represents what I selected as the key point raised in the interview of Professor Ciais and suggest that one read the full interview for themselves at www.carbonbrief.org.

Garden Walk

Council of Rockford Gardeners hosts its annual Free Garden Walk From Arch Smith

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Each year on the first Wednesday after the Fourth of July—held this year on July 8th from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m.—the Council of Rockford Gardeners (CRG) hosts its annual Free Garden Walk, a 46-year tradition. Over the years, we have featured approximately 350 gardens and welcomed almost 30,000 collective attendees. CRG’s Garden Walk was recently awarded Best Garden Walk in Illinois for two consecutive years, making this one of the premier garden walks in the state.

This year’s CRG Garden Walk starts ​ our journey at the Marsh/Helstrom Garden. Having been showcased once before, this garden features many stately trees, as well as numerous shrubs and perennials—including roses, viburnums, barberries, hostas, fifty or so hydrangeas, and another fifty or so boxwoods. There is also a large collection of various birdhouses, sculptures, wall hangings, and other unique garden art and decorations to this urban oasis. ​Next on this year’s tour is Rosie’s Garden. The owners’ previous residence was a third-floor condo with a rooftop deck and a single flower box as their only

gardening experience. Today, this current property boasts a rather large yard filled with plants of all textures, sizes, and colors. Their garden truly showcases a passion for trees and rocks, with many adorning the property. The landscape features a collection of planting areas that wrap around the yard, complete with an array of interesting garden art. ​ Just down the road is the Lengjak Garden. This space is a shaded woodland retreat designed to invite exploration, reflection, and discovery. The Asianinfluenced garden features unique garden sculptures, seven fountains, and three handcrafted wooden Asian-style footbridges, all nestled in an enchanted forest in the middle of town. There are many perennials, hydrangeas, and other vibrant plants to see as you stroll along the wooden walkways around the moss-covered lawn.

A short distance away is the Salazar Garden. This family garden incorporates native flowers, grasses, and shrubs, all designed to create a thriving habitat that welcomes an abundance of butterflies, busy bees, and graceful hummingbirds.

Lots of colorful flowers and interesting garden art make this a whimsical sanc-

tuary offering magical surprises at every glance. ​About eight minutes away, we come to the Ollmann Garden, which sits on six and a half acres of wooded rural property where mature white oaks and hickory trees create a naturally peaceful and shaded setting. Just off to the left side of the house is a large bronze sculpture of children and a dog playing on a log. While much of the landscape is intentionally natural, several manicured garden beds near the house provide beautiful contrast and structure. This garden features a variety of hostas, ornamental grasses, dwarf conifers, and small trees, including redbuds, Japanese maples, and dogwoods. ​Buckle up for a 10-minute drive to our last two gardens. The Flanary Garden began as a blank slate—a former corn and soybean field with just three trees and no grass—and has evolved into a deeply personal garden retreat on nearly two acres. Over the years, the owners have planted hundreds of trees, transforming what was once full sun into a rich tapestry of sun and shade. Many of the garden’s decorative touches, such as fountains, arbors, gazebos, statuary, and plants carry deeply meaningful stories. Wander

around the stone walkways and enjoy the many peaceful areas to sit and relax.

We end our journey at the five-acre site of the Johnson Garden. This is home to the owners of Johnson Design Landscaping.

The gardens contain a diverse collection of plants, including hostas, ornamental grasses, hybrid coneflowers, peonies, hydrangeas, Japanese maples, sedums, lavender, Asiatic lilies, thirty varieties of conifers (including dwarf and weeping), and more than fifty varieties of deciduous trees. Boulder retaining walls support planting beds filled with perennials and groundcovers, while walking paths, garden borders, benches, and sitting stones connect the various spaces to create inviting places to relax.

The Council of Rockford Gardeners’ ​ journey doesn’t end here! We are always looking for garden owners willing to share their own landscapes on a future CRG Garden Walk. You might also be interested in joining one of our four garden clubs. CRG offers two “a.m.” clubs and two “p.m.” clubs packed full of fun activities for garden enthusiasts of any level. Visit our website at www. crgrockford.com for further information.

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where the work is performed as jake@hardymanlaw.com Thomas A. Klein for the Estate is Kiera P. Kamedula, CLAIM NOTICE representative of the estate. The MARRIAGE and other relief in the Clerk of the Circuit Court 1111 South Alpine Road, Suite 704, NOTICE is given of the death attorney for the estate is Nicole above-captioned cause of action. approved by the Cherry Valley Attorneys for the Estate of 400 West State Street, Room 108 Rockford, IL 61108. of Gary Lawrence Heitz. Letters L. Beran of Laura A. Epstein & You are further notified that if you Township Board. Bid documents Thomas Whelan, Deceased 27310R TRRT 7/8 Rockford, IL 61101 The estate will be adminis- of Office were issued on May 10, Associates 6072 Brynwood Drive, fail to file an answer or otherwise can be obtained by calling Cherry n n n n n n on or before July 24, 2026, A tered without court supervision, 2019 to Brian Heitz who is the legal Suite 203, Rockford, IL 61114. appear on or before August 3, Valley Township at 815-874-8100.

VILLAGE OF CHERRY VALLEY, ILLINOIS NOTICE OF PLANNING These projects are to be completed ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST unless under paragraph 28-4 of representative of the estate. The Claims against the estate may 2026, a judgment by default may INTENTION YOU AT ANY TIME AFTER THAT DAY the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/28-4) attorney for the estate is Laura be filed on or before January 1, be entered against you at any time AND ZONING COMMISSION

by October 9,2026.

STATE OF ILLINOIS, AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED any interested person terminates A. Epstein of Laura A. Epstein & 2027, that date being at least six thereafter for the relief requested HEARING Send bids to: Cherry Valley COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRAYER independent administration at Associates 6072 Brynwood Drive, (6) months from the date of first in the petition.

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRES- Township, Attn: Township Clerk, ENTS that on July 15, 2026 at 6:30 4875 Blackhawk Rd., Rockford, IL This is to certify that the OF SAID COMPLAINT. any time by mailing or delivering Suite 203, Rockford, IL 61114. publication, or within three (3) /s/ Samantha Joan Philip, PM., the PLANNING AND ZONING 61109, on or before July 29,2026 undersigned intend to conduct CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. a petition to terminate to the clerk.

Claims against the estate may months from the date of mailing Petitioner COMMISSION for the Village of by 3:00PM, at which time the and transact a junk removal and Attorneys for Plaintiff Claims may be filed on or be filed on or before January 1, or delivery of Notice to creditors, 27407R TRRT 7/15 Cherry Valley, Illinois, shall con- bids will be opened. The Highway hauling business in said County 15W030 North Frontage Road, before January 1, 2027, that date 2027, that date being at least six if mailing or delivery is required n n n vene at the Village Hall, 806 East Commissioner reserves the right to and State under the name of Alpha Suite 100 being at least six (6) months from (6) months from the date of first by 755 ILCS 5/18-3 of the Illinois ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF State Street, Cherry Valley, Illinois, accept or reject any and all bids, Dog Junk Solutions at the following Burr Ridge, IL 60527 the date of first publication, or publication, or within three (3) Probate Act, 1975 as amended, INTENTION to address the following request: to waive any technicalities or to post office addresses: 4230 Harri- (630) 794-5300 within three (3) months from the months from the date of mailing whichever date is later. Any claim STATE OF ILLINOIS, 1. To consider the following accept any item or any proposal. son Ave., Apt. 103, Rockford, IL 61108; DuPage # 15170 date of mailing or delivery ofnotice or delivery of Notice to creditors, not filed by the requisite date as COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO variances pursuant to Section 82- Dated this June 26, 2026 that the true and real full names Winnebago # 531 to any known creditor required by if mailing or delivery is required stated above shall be barred.

This is to certify that the un55 of the Code of Ordinances for Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate by 755 ILCS 5/18-3 of the Illinois Claims against the estate may dersigned intend to conduct and Kyle Zimmerman of all persons owning, conducting Our File No. 14-26-00345 the Village of Cherry Valley, Illinois: NOTE: This law firm is a debt Act of 1975 as amended (755 ILCS Probate Act, 1975 as amended, be filed in the office of the Win- transact a warehouse business in Highway Commissioner, or transacting such business are a) A increase in the maximum collector.

5/18-3), whichever date is later. Any whichever date is later. Any claim nebago County Circuit Clerk-Pro- said County and State under the Cherry Valley Township, as follows: Isael Nieves allowed driveway width of 18 feet SIGNED: Isael Nieves 6/26/26 I3289213 claim not filed by the requisite date not filed by the requisite date as bate Division at the Winnebago name of TNTEA at the following Winnebago County to up to 36 feet (driveway 1) and Subscribed and sworn (or P27383R TRRT 7/8 stated shall be barred. stated above shall be barred.

County Courthouse, 400 West State post office addresses: 227 7th St., 27398R TRRT 7/1 increase in the maximum allowed affirmed to) before me, this 26th n n n Claims against the estate Claims against the estate may Street, Rockford, Illinois, or with the Rockford, IL 61104; that the true driveway width of 18 feet to up day of June, A.D. 2026.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE may be filed in the office of the be filed in the office of the Win- estate legal representative, or both. and real full names of all persons to 36 feet (driveway 2) in the R4 Lori Gummow, County Clerk 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Winnebago County Circuit Clerk- nebago County Circuit Clerk-ProCopies of claims filed with the owning, conducting or transacting Public Notices (Multiple-Family Residential) Giselle Mandujano, Deputy Clerk WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS Probate Division at the Winnebago bate Division at the Winnebago Circuit Clerk’s Office-Probate Divi- such business are as follows: Tien n n n zoning district for the property 27413R TRRT 7/15 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: County Courthouse, 400 W. State County Courthouse, 400 West State sion, must be mailed or delivered Quang Nguyen commonly known as 1918 S. Bell IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE n n n BETTY MAE OBERHEIM, Street, Rockford, Illinois, or with Street, Rockford, Illinois, or with the to the estate legal representative SIGNED: Tien Quang Nguyen 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT School Road (also known as 12XX IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE Deceased. the Independent Administrator, estate legal representative, or both. and to his/her attorney within ten 6/15/26 Bell School Road), Rockford, IL 61112 WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT 2026-PR-127 or both. Copies of any claim filed Copies of claims filed with the days after it has been filed.

Subscribed and sworn (or PROBATE DIVISION with PIN: 12-35-252-011.

WINNEBAGO COUNTY CLAIM NOTICE with the Circuit Clerk’s Office - Circuit Clerk’s Office-Probate Divi/s/ Nicole L. Beran affirmed to) before me, this 15th b) A reduction in the front In the Matter of the Estate of: ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS NOTICE is given of the death Probate Division must be mailed sion, must be mailed or delivered Prepared by: day of June, A.D. 2026.

CHRIS S. KECKLER, yard setback from the required U.S. Bank Trust National of Betty Mae Oberheim. Letters of or delivered to the Executor and to to the estate legal representative Nicole L. Beran, ARDC # 6271587 Lori Gummow, County Clerk Deceased.

30 feet down to 22 feet in the Association, not in its individual Office were issued on June 2, 2026 its attorney within ten days after it and to his/her attorney within ten 6072 Brynwood Drive, Suite 203 Krystal Soto, Deputy Clerk No. 2026-PR-112 R4 (Multiple-Family Residential) capacity but solely as owner to John Oberheim, who is the legal has been filed. days after it has been filed.

Rockford, Illinois 61114 27408R TRRT 7/15 CLAIM NOTICE zoning district for the property trustee for REO Trust 2017-RPL1 representative of the estate. The Dated: June 25, 2026 /s/ Laura A. Epstein Telephone: 815.639.0982 n n n NOTICE is given of the death of commonly known as 1918 S. Bell PLAINTIFF attorney for the estate is Laura Carolyn Minkler Prepared by: nicole@attorneylauraepstein.com ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF School Road (also known as 12XX CHRIS S. KECKLER. Letters of Office Vs. L. McGarragan, 1004 N. Main St., Independent Administrator Laura A. Epstein, ARDC # 6220132 27405R TRRT 7/15 INTENTION Bell School Road), Rockford, IL 61112 were issued on May 15, 2026, to Corliss Henry; Rockford IL 61103.

Kiera P. Kamedula (ARDC 6351337) 6072 Brynwood Drive, Suite 203 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS, Thomas Whelan of 5722 Inverness with PIN: 12-35-252-011.

Vanessa Henry; Claims against the estate may CANFIELD & McKENNA Rockford, Illinois 61114 STATE OF ILLINOIS COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO Filed by Michael Kromm on Drive, Rockford, Illinois 61107, who Apache Gardner; be filed on or before January 1, 1111 South Alpine Road, Suite 704 Telephone: 815.639.0982 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE This is to certify that the unbehalf of property owner Chicago is the Executor of the Estate. The LaShena Robinson; 2027, that date being at least six Rockford, IL 61108 laura@attorneylauraepstein.com 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT dersigned intend to conduct and Land Trust B86005368 c/o Rachel attorney for the Estate is Jacob Chureia Ingram; (6) months from the date of first (815) 968-7200 27403R TRRT 7/15 COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO transact a merchandising business Bachrodt or its successors and E. Trotter, of HARDYMAN & ASSOAngel Maxwell; publication, or within three (3) kiera@canfieldmckennalaw.com n n n In the Matter of the Estate of in said County and State under the CIATES, LTD., 124 N. Water Street, assigns.

Vernon Dowthard; months from the date of mailing service@canfieldmckennalaw.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE DAWN ALMS, name of Zenixx Whimsies at the folMembers of the public are in- Suite 100, Rockford, Illinois 61107.

Laterence Roberson; or delivery of Notice to Creditors, com (For service of documents 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Deceased. lowing post office addresses: 6436 Any claims against the Estate vited to attend this public hearing, Kathy Henry; if mailing or delivery is required by only) WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS CASE NO.: 2026 PR 56 Muirfield Ln., Rockford, IL 61114; at which time an opportunity will may be filed on or before Novem- Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate 27401R TRRT 7/15 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: CLAIM NOTICE that the true and real full names be given to address the mem- ber 27, 2026, that date being at Sarah A. Gardner; Act, 1975, as amended, whichever n n n RONALD WILLIAM HANZEL, JR., NOTICE: Dawn Alms died on of all persons owning, conducting bers of the Planning and Zoning least six (6) months from the date Unknown Owners and Nonrecord date is later. Any claim not filed STATE OF ILLINOIS Deceased.

January 17, 2026, a resident of or transacting such business are of first publication, or within three Commission.

Claimants; by the requisite date stated above IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE CASE NO. 2026 PR 142 Winnebago County, Illinois. On as follows: Sarah Catherine Scott Dated: June 26, 2026 (3) months from the date of mailing Amy L. Silvestri, as Special shall be barred.

17th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT CLAIM NOTICE March 26, 2026, Carol Bunting SIGNED: Sarah Catherine Scott /s/ Aaron Szeto, Village Attorney or delivery of Notice to creditors, if Representative for Sarah A. Claims against the estate COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO NOTICE is given of the death of was appointed Executor of her 6/23/26 To be published in the Rock mailing or delivery is required by Gardner (deceased) may be filed in the office of the PROBATE DIVISION Ronald William Hanzel, Jr. Letters estate. The Executor’s address is Subscribed and sworn (or River Times on or about July 1, 2026. Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate DEFENDANTS Winnebago County Circuit Clerk, IN RE THE MATTER OF THE of Office were issued on June 15, 906 Greglynn Street, Machesney affirmed to) before me, this 23rd 27397R TRRT 7/1 Act, 1975 as amended, whichever No. 2026-FC-0000081 Probate Division at the Winnebago ESTATE OF 2026 to Dennis Hanzel who is the Park, Illinois 61115. The attorneys day of June, A.D. 2026. n n n date is later. Any claim not filed NOTICE BY PUBLICATION County Courthouse, 400 W. State Janice Shutter, legal representative of the estate. for the Executor are Fabiano Law Lori Gummow, County Clerk LEGAL NOTICE by the requisite date stated above NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: St., Rockford, IL 61101, or with the Deceased.

The attorney for the estate is Laura Offices, 321 West State Street, Teresa Bravo, Deputy Clerk NOTICE TO BID shall be barred.

LaShena Robinson estate legal representative, or both.

CASE NO: 2026-PR-74 A. Epstein of Laura A. Epstein & Ste. 301, Rockford, Illinois. Claims 27409R TRRT 7/15 CHERRY VALLEY TOWNSHIP Claims against the Estate must Unknown Heirs and Legatees Copies of claims filed with CLAIM NOTICE Associates 6072 Brynwood Drive, against the estate must be filed n n n HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT invites bids be filed with the Office of the of Sarah A. Gardner the Circuit Clerk’s Office–Probate NOTICE is given of the death Suite 203, Rockford, IL 61114. on or before January 1, 2027. Any ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF for furnishing and placing surface Winnebago County Circuit Clerk Unknown Owners and Nonre- Div., must be mailed or delivered of Janice Shutter on January 18th, Claims against the estate may claim not filed by that date will be INTENTION mix on various roads throughout Probate Division at the Winnebago cord Claimants to the estate legal representative 2026. Letters of Office were issued be filed on or before January 1, barred. Claims may be filed with STATE OF ILLINOIS, the Township as they become County Courthouse, 400 West State That this case has been and to his/her attorney within ten on May 8th, 2026, to: Janine Saun- 2027, that date being at least six the Probate Division of the Circuit COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO ready for overlay in 2026. The unit Street, Rockford, Illinois 61101. commenced in this Court against (10) days after it has been filed. ders who is the legal representative (6) months from the date of first Clerk Office, Winnebago County This is to certify that the price will be per ton and is based E-filing is now mandatory for you and other defendants, praying DATED: June 29, 2026 of the estate. The attorney is publication, or within three (3) Courthouse, 400 West State Street, undersigned intend to conduct on 4,571 tons. The unit price is to documents in civil cases with lim- for the foreclosure of a certain _s/ Laura L McGarragan Christian Solares, 4855 E State St months from the date of mailing Rockford, Illinois, 61101, or with the and transact a book publishing include cleaning, patching, milling ited exemptions. To e-file, create Mortgage conveying the premises Attorney for Administrator Ste 24, Rockford, IL 61108. or delivery of Notice to creditors, Executor and Fabiano Law Offices business in said County and State of approximately 8 butt joints and an account with an e-filing service described as follows, to-wit: Laura L McGarragan Claims against the estate may if mailing or delivery is required or with all of them. under the name of Zombie Logic road surface measuring 13,502 feet provider. Visit https://efile.illiCOMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1004 N. Main St. be filed within six (6) months from by 755 ILCS 5/18-3 of the Illinois Copies of claims filed with the Press at the following post office in length by 23 feet in average noiscourts.gov/service-providers.

820 Albert Avenue Rockford IL 61103 the date of first publication. Any Probate Act, 1975 as amended, Probate Clerk’s Office must be addresses: 119 S. 3rd St., Apt. 4, width, and priming. The prime htm to learn more and to select a Rockford, IL 61101 Tel: 815 961-1111 claim not filed within six (6) months whichever date is later. Any claim mailed or delivered to the Admin- Rockford, IL 61104; that the true used is to be SS1H or approved service provider. If you need furand which said Mortgage was Laura@McGarraganLaw.com from the date of first publication not filed by the requisite date as istrator and her Attorneys, within and real full names of all persons equal. Surface overlay will be ILL ther help or have trouble e-filing, made by: 27400R TRRT 7/15 or claims not filed within three (3) stated above shall be barred. ten (10) days after the Claim is filed. owning, conducting or transacting 9.5 N 50. All bidders shall include visit http://www.illinoiscourts.gov/ Sarah A. Gardner n n n months from the date of mailing Claims against the estate may Dated: June 29, 2026 such business are as follows: in their bid proposals a copy of the FAQ/gethelp.asp or talk with your the Mortgagor(s), to Mortgage STATE OF ILLINOIS or delivery of Notice to Creditors, if be filed in the office of the Win/s/THOMAS M. FABIANO, Thomas Lee Vaultonburg Illinois Department of Transporta- local circuit clerk’s office.

Electronic Registration Systems, IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE mailing is required by Section 18-3 nebago County Circuit Clerk-ProAttorney for Petitioner SIGNED: Thomas Lee Vaultonburg tion pre-qualification form. Bids Copies of claims filed with the Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee 17th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975, as bate Division at the Winnebago CAROL BUNTING, 6/23/26 not having this attached shall not Circuit Clerk’s Office - Probate Divi- for Intervale Mortgage Corporation, OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY amended whichever date is later. County Courthouse, 400 West State Executor of the Estate Subscribed and sworn (or be considered. This contract calls sion, must be mailed or delivered as Mortgagee, and recorded in the IN THE MATTER OF: Any claim not filed by the requisite Street, Rockford, Illinois, or with the Fabiano Law Offices affirmed to) before me, this 23rd for the construction of a “public to the Estate legal representative Office of the Recorder of Deeds ALLEN P. MOLLY, date stated above shall be barred. estate legal representative, or both. ATTORNEY THOMAS M. FABIANO- day of June, A.D. 2026. work,” within the meaning of the and to his or her attorney within of Winnebago County, Illinois, as Deceased Claims may be filed in the Copies of claims filed with the ARDC#-621058 Lori Gummow, County Clerk Illinois Prevailing Wage Act, 820 ten (10) days after it has been filed. Document No. 0414063; and for No. 2026-PR-0000101 office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk’s Office-Probate Divi- 321 W. State Street, Suite 301 Krystal Soto, Deputy Clerk ILCS 130/.01 et seq. (“the Act”). DATED: May 22, 2026 other relief; that summons was CLAIM NOTICE Circuit Clerk-Probate Div. at the sion, must be mailed or delivered Rockford, IL 61101 27410R TRRT 7/15 The Act requires contractors and Thomas Whelan, Executor duly issued out of said Court NOTICE is given of the death Winnebago County Courthouse, to the estate legal representative PH: (815) 965-6781 n n n subcontractors to pay laborers, Attorney Jacob E. Trotter against you as provided by law and of ALLEN P. MOLLY. Letters of Office 400 W. State St., Rockford, IL 61101, and to his/her attorney within ten FX: (815) 965-6782 ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF workers and mechanics perform- ARDC# 6330561 that the said suit is now pending. were issued on May 22, 2026, to or with the representative or both. days after it has been filed.

Email: INTENTION ing services on public works proj- HARDYMAN & ASSOCIATES, LTD. NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU CAROLYN MINKLER of 688 Green Copies of claims filed with the /s/ Laura A. Epstein thomasfabiano@yahoo.com STATE OF ILLINOIS, ects no less than the “prevailing 124 N. Water Street, Suite 100 file your answer or otherwise file Ridge Drive, Catawissa, MO 63015, Circuit Clerk’s Office-Probate Div., Prepared by: cc: tonshacarter321@aol.com COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO rate of wages” (hourly cash wages Rockford, Illinois 61107 your appearance in this case in the as Independent Administrator for must be mailed or delivered to the Laura A. Epstein, ARDC # 6220132 27406R TRRT 7/15 This is to certify that the plus fringe benefits) in the county (815) 964-8888 Office of the Clerk of this Court, the Estate. The attorney of record estate legal representative and to 6072 Brynwood Drive, Suite 203 n n n undersigned intend to conduct the attorney within ten days (10) Rockford, Illinois 61114 STATE OF ILLINOIS and transact a lawncare business after it has been filed.

Telephone: 815.639.0982 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE in said County and State under DATED: 06/25/2026 laura@attorneylauraepstein.com 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT the name of ABC Lawncare at the n n n Janine Saunders, Administrator 27404R TRRT 7/15 COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO following post office addresses: PUBLIC NOTICE CHRISTIAN SOLARES #6325075 n n n IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: 2434 Lorraine Ln., Rockford, IL 61109; The following list of vehicles abandoned and/or unclaimed in the County of Winnebago will be sold at public auction on 07/08/2026 Attorney for Estate IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SAMANTHA JOAN PHILIP, that the true and real full names at 11:00 a.m. at the Greater Rockford Auto Auction, 5937 Sandy Hollow Road, Rockford, IL. The owners can claim said vehicle at the 4855 E State St Ste 24 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Petitioner, of all persons owning, conducting Greater Rockford Auto Auction by paying the towing, impound and storage fees before 8:30 a.m. the day of the auction.

WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS vs. or transacting such business are Only licensed re-builders, used parts dealers or scrap processors may purchase vehicles offered for sale at this auction. In addition, Rockford, IL 61108 27402R TRRT 7/15 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: NATHAN ANDREW PHILIP, as follows: Brandon Lee Chavez you must register with the Greater Rockford Auto Auction prior to the auction. n n n RAQUEL VILLARREAL, Respondent.

SIGNED: Brandon Lee Chavez Purchasers will be issued a “Certificate of Purchase”. Payment is due at the conclusion of the auction. Only cash or check made IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE Deceased.

Case No. 2025-DC-432 6/23/26 payable to the “Greater Rockford Auto Auction” will be accepted.

17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT CASE NO. 2026 PR 140 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION Subscribed and sworn (or WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to affirmed to) before me, this 23rd Color Year Make Model Style Vin License IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: NOTICE is given of the death of Respondent Nathan Andrew day of June, A.D. 2026.

2021 NISSAN Altima 4 Door 1N4BL4BV2MN310147 EF27316 GARY LAWRENCE HEITZ, Raquel Villarreal. Letters of Office Philip that Petitioner Samantha Lori Gummow, County Clerk Black 2019 CHEVROLET Malibu (includes Cheve Other 1G1ZD5STXKF201896 EC84956 Deceased. were issued on June 15, 2026 to Joan Philip has caused to be filed Teresa Bravo, Deputy Clerk

27399R TRRT 7/1 CASE NO. 2026 PR 114 Esther Poirot who is the legal a PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF 27411R TRRT 7/15

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n n n the assessments required by The The real estate is: single family (140) FEET TO THE PLACE OF estate taxes, special assessments, Road, Rockford, Illinois 61114, Cube 404B Larry Wright; Cube 357 April Adams; IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE Condominium Property Act, 765 residence. If the subject mortgaged BEGINNING; SITUATED IN or special taxes levied against as Independent Co-Executors, Cube 430 Javar Puckett; Cube 362 Keisha Creamer; 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). real estate is a unit of a common THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAsaid real estate and is offered for whose attorney of record is Gregg Cube 441 Miranda McKee. Cube 379 Acquianetta James; WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR interest community, the purchaser GO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. sale without any representation Garofalo, Garofalo Law Group, 33 NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: Cube 402 Kristine Chambers; ROCKET MORTGAGE, LLC (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE of the unit other than a mortgagee P.I.N. 04-11-100-005. as to quality or quantity of title North Dearborn Street, Suite 1000, The following self-storage cube Cube 406 Jessica Axtell.

Plaintiff, RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION shall pay the assessments required Commonly known as 7215 and without recourse to Plaintiff Chicago, Illinois 60602. contents containing household 27390R TRRT 7/1 -v.FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF by subsection(g-1) of Section 189.5 Middle Road, South Beloit, IL 61080. and in ‘’AS IS’’ condition. The sale The estate will be administered and other goods will be sold by n n n KRISTIAN FALKENHAUG AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN of the Condominium Property Act. The real estate is: single family is further subject to confirmation without court supervision, unless CubeSmart Asset Management, ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF et al ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15- Sale terms: At sale, the bidder must residence. If the subject mortgaged by the court. under section 5/28-4 of the Probate LLC as Agent for Owner #3565, INTENTION Defendant 1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE have 10% (or 25% if so ordered in real estate is a unit of a common Upon payment in full of the Act Ill. Compiled Stat. 1992, Ch. 755, 4548 American Road Rockford, IL STATE OF ILLINOIS, 2025-FC-0000146 FORECLOSURE LAW. the Judgement of Foreclosure) interest community, the purchaser amount bid, the purchaser will par. 5/28-4) any interested person 61109 to satisfy a lien on July 16, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO NOTICE OF SALE You will need a photo identi- down by certified funds, balance of the unit other than a mortgagee receive a Certificate of Sale that will terminates independent adminis- 2026 at approx. 11:30am at www.

This is to certify that the PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY fication issued by a government within 24 hours, by certified funds. shall pay the assessments required entitle the purchaser to a deed to tration at any time by mailing or storagetreasures.com. undersigned intend to conduct GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment agency (driver’s license, passport, No refunds. The property is sold AS by subsection(g-1) of Section 189.5 the real estate after confirmation delivering a petition to terminate Cube A23 Cassandra M. Cantu; and transact a music performance of Foreclosure and Sale entered in etc.) in order to gain entry into IS subject to all liens or encum- of the Condominium Property Act. of the sale. to the clerk.

Cube 2221 Tori Chapman; business in said County and State the above cause on September 18, our building and the foreclosure brances. The property will NOT be Sale terms: At sale, the bidder must The property will NOT be Claims against the estate may Cube 3225 Ronald Harper Jr. ; under the name of Los Claveles at 2025, an agent for The Judicial Sales sale room in Cook County and the open for inspection. Prospective have 10% (or 25% if so ordered in open for inspection and plaintiff be filed with the clerk or with the Cube 3610 Bruce A. Richmond; the following post office addresses: Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on July same identification for sales held bidders are admonished to check the Judgement of Foreclosure) makes no representation as to representative, or both, on or Cube 5720 Lecia Wade; 928 S. 6th St., Rockford, IL 61104; 16, 2026, at the Advocus National at other county venues where the circuit court case record, down by certified funds, balance the condition of the property. Pro- before December 17, 2026, or, if Cube 5920 Rasheka Williams. that the true and real full names Title Insurance, 973 Featherstone The Judicial Sales Corporation property tax record and the title within 24 hours, by certified funds. spective bidders are admonished mailing or delivery of a notice from NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: of all persons owning, conducting Rd, Suite 100, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, conducts foreclosure sales. record to verify all information No refunds. The property is sold AS to check the court file to verify all the representative is required by The following self-storage cube or transacting such business are as sell at public in-person sale to the For information, examine the before bidding. IF YOU ARE THE IS subject to all liens or encum- information. section 5/18-3 of the Probate Act, contents containing household follows: Oscar Sifuentes-Medellin highest bidder, as set forth below, court file, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU brances. The property will NOT be If this property is a condomini- the date stated in that notice. Any and other goods will be sold by SIGNED: Oscar Sifuentesthe following described real estate: P.C. Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 15W030 HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN open for inspection. Prospective um unit, the purchaser of the unit claim not filed on or before that CubeSmart Asset Management, Medellin 6/15/26 LAND SITUATED IN THE NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER bidders are admonished to check at the foreclosure sale, other than date is barred. Copies of a claim LLC as Agent for Owner #3568, Subscribed and sworn (or COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN 100, BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 (630) THE ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF the circuit court case record, a mortgagee, shall pay the assess- filed with the clerk must be mailed 4560 Stenstrom Road Rockford, IL affirmed to) before me, this 15th THE STATE OF IL 794-9876 POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH property tax record and the title ments and the legal fees required or delivered by the claimant to 61109 to satisfy a lien on July 16, day of June, A.D. 2026.

LOT NINE (9) IN BLOCK THE JUDICIAL SALES SECTION 15-1701(c) OF THE ILLINOIS record to verify all information by The Condominium Property Act, the representative and to the 2026 at approx. 11:30am at www. Lori Gummow, County Clerk SEVEN (7) AS DESIGNATED CORPORATION MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. before bidding. IF YOU ARE THE 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If attorney within 10 days after it storagetreasures.com.

Teresa Bravo, Deputy Clerk UPON THE PLAT OF ROCK One South Wacker Drive, For information call Sales MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU this property is a condominium has been filed.

Cube S31 Marloes Shoulders; 27391R TRRT 7/8 VIEW ADDITION TO THE CITY 24th Floor, Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN unit which is part of a common E-filing is now mandatory for Cube S32 Marloes Shoulders; n n n OF ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS THE Chicago, IL 60606-4650 Lavelle Law, 1933 North Meacham POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER interest community, the purchaser documents in civil cases with Cube S40 Marloes Shoulders; ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF PLAT OF WHICH ADDITION (312) 236-SALE Road, Suite 600, Schaumburg, THE ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF of the unit at the foreclosure sale limited exemptions. To e-file, you Cube S80 Kayla Boyd; INTENTION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 10 You can also visit The Judicial Illinois 60173. (847) 705-7555. WSF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH other than a mortgagee shall pay must first create an account with Cube S96 Kayla Boyd; STATE OF ILLINOIS, OF PLATS ON PAGE 4 IN Sales Corporation at www.tjsc. vs. Burke SECTION 15-1701(c) OF THE ILLINOIS the assessments required by The an e-filing service provider. Visit Cube S9091 James Fijak.

COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO THE RECORDER’S OFFICE com for a 7 day status report of INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Condominium Property Act, 765 http://efile.illinoiscourts.gov/serNOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: This is to certify that the unIN WINNEBAGO COUNTY, pending sales.

CORPORATION For information call Sales ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). vice-providers.htm to learn more The following self-storage cube dersigned intend to conduct and ILLINOIS SITUATED IN THE CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. intercountyjudicialsales.com Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR and to select a service provider. If contents containing household transact a industrial construction COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, I3288783 Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE you need additional help or have and other goods will be sold by business in said County and AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. SUITE 100 P27364R TRRT 7/1 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION trouble e-filing, visit http://www.il- CubeSmart Asset Management, State under the name of Thunder Commonly known as 2222 17TH BURR RIDGE IL, 60527 n n n Burr Ridge, IL 60527. (630) 794-5300. FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF linoiscourts.gov/FAQ/gethelp.asp. LLC as Agent for Owner #3567, Exterior Solutions at the following AVE, ROCKFORD, IL 61104 630-794-5300 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 14-25-07558 AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN Gregg Garofalo 3015 N. Main St. Rockford, IL 61103 post office addresses: 915 West St., Property Index No. 11-36- E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com 17th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15- Garofalo Law Group (48743) to satisfy a lien on July 16, 2026 at Rockford, IL 61102; that the true 231-009 Attorney File No. 14-25-00783 COUNTY OF Winnebago CORPORATION 1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE 33 North Dearborn Street, approx. 12:00pm at www.storaget- and real full names of all persons The real estate is improved Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Rockford, ILLINOIS intercountyjudicialsales.com FORECLOSURE LAW. Suite 1000 reasures.com. owning, conducting or transacting with a residence.

Case Number: 2025-FC-0000146 Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC I3288808 You will need a photo identi- Chicago, Illinois 60602 Cube A8 Luke Peper; such business are as follows: Javier Sale terms: If sold to anyone TJSC#: 46-1344 Plaintiff P27365R TRRT 7/1 fication issued by a government (312)753-6000 Cube A40 Traci Klingebiel; Castellanos Santiago other than the Plaintiff, 25% down NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt vs. n n n agency (driver’s license, passport, I3288923 Cube A69 Reginald Evans; SIGNED: Javier Castellanos of the highest bid by certified funds Collection Practices Act, you are Sawyer Hrycay; IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE etc.) in order to gain entry into P27367R TRRT 7/1 Cube A88 Francisco Gamboa; Santiago 6/17/26 at the close of the sale payable to advised that Plaintiff’s attorney et. al.

17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT our building and the foreclosure n n n Cube A171 Christina McGraw; Subscribed and sworn (or The Judicial Sales Corporation. No is deemed to be a debt collector Defendant WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS sale room in Cook County and the STATE OF ILLINOIS Cube A183 King Singleton; affirmed to) before me, this 17th third party checks will be accepted. attempting to collect a debt and 25 FC 470 CITIZENS BANK NA same identification for sales held IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE Cube B16 Charles Horton; day of June, A.D. 2026.

The balance, in certified funds/ any information obtained will be CALENDAR F/K/A RBS CITIZENS NA at other county venues where 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Cube B76 Tom Kalo Panky-Davis; Lori Gummow, County Clerk or wire transfer, is due within used for that purpose.

NOTICE OF SALE Plaintiff, The Judicial Sales Corporation COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO Cube B116 Diane Soto; Giselle Mandujano, Deputy Clerk twenty-four (24) hours. The subject Case # 2025-FC-0000146 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given -v.conducts foreclosure sales.

IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: Cube B212 Indra Jackson; 27392R TRRT 7/8 property is subject to general real I3289110 that pursuant to a Judgment of JESSICA M. SCHULTE For information, examine the LINNAE J. COLLINS, Cube B227 Christopher Schelm; n n n estate taxes, special assessments, P27363R TRRT 7/1 Foreclosure entered in the above A/K/A JESSICA SCHULTE court file, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, Petitioner, Cube B266 Mylena Shovelski; STATE OF ILLINOIS or special taxes levied against n n n entitled cause Intercounty Judicial et al P.C. Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 15W030 vs.

Cube B287 Marjorie Elliot.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE said real estate and is offered for IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE Sales Corporation will on July 23, Defendant NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE AUSTIN JAMES STACHON, NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT sale without any representation 17th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT 2026, at the hour 1:00 p.m., Inter2025-FC-0000108 100, BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 (630) Respondent.

The following self-storage cube COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO as to quality or quantity of title COUNTY OF Winnebago county’s Winnebago County office, NOTICE OF SALE 794-9876 Case No. 2025-DN-401 contents containing household PROBATE DIVISION and without recourse to Plaintiff Rockford, ILLINOIS 7210 East State Street, Rockford, IL PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY THE JUDICIAL SALES NOTICE BY PUBLICATION and other goods will be sold by IN RE THE ESTATE OF: and in ‘’AS IS’’ condition. The sale WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND 61108, sell, in person, to the highest GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment CORPORATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to CubeSmart Asset Management, OUSMANE TANOR DIENG, is further subject to confirmation SOCIETY, FSB, AS OWNER TRUSTEE bidder for cash, the following of Foreclosure and Sale entered in One South Wacker Drive, Respondent Austin James Stachon LLC as Agent for Owner #3561, Deceased. by the court.

OF THE RESIDENTIAL CREDIT described mortgaged real estate: the above cause on May 9, 2025, 24th Floor, that Petitioner Linnae J. Collins has 7511 Vandiver Road Rockford, IL CASE NO. 2026 PR 133 Upon payment in full of the OPPORTUNITIES TRUST X-C PART OF THE NORTHan agent for The Judicial Sales Chicago, IL 60606-4650 caused to be filed a PETITION FOR 61112 to satisfy a lien on July 16, CLAIM NOTICE amount bid, the purchaser will Plaintiff EAST QUARTER (1/4) OF THE Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on July (312) 236-SALE DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE and 2026 at approx. 11:00am at www.

NOTICE is given of the death of receive a Certificate of Sale that will vs.

NORTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) 14, 2026, at the Advocus National You can also visit The Judicial other relief in the above-captioned storagetreasures.com.

OUSMANE TANOR DIENG. Letters of entitle the purchaser to a deed to MYRTLE B BURKE OF SECTION 11, TOWNSHIP Title Insurance, 973 Featherstone Sales Corporation at www.tjsc. cause of action. You are further Cube R11 Lynelle Overturf.

Office were issued on June 4, 2026 the real estate after confirmation A/K/A MYRTLE BELL BURKE, 46 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF Rd, Suite 100, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, com for a 7 day status report of notified that if you fail to file an NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: to, BAMBY DIENG, who is the legal of the sale.

WINNEBAGO COUNTY TREASURER, THE THIRD (3RD) PRINCIPAL sell at public in-person sale to the pending sales. answer or otherwise appear on or The following self-storage cube representative of the estate. The Where a sale of real estate is FOX RIVERS SANITATION MERIDIAN, BOUNDED AND highest bidder, as set forth below, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. before July 20, 2026, a judgment by contents containing household attorneys for the estate are John made to satisfy a lien prior to that AUTHORITY, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, the following described real estate: 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, default may be entered against you and other goods will be sold by M. Gilbert, Gilbert Law Offices, 5010 of the United States, the United UNKNOWN OWNERS GENERALLY, TO-WIT BEGINNING AT THE LOT ONE HUNDRED SUITE 100 at any time thereafter for the relief CubeSmart Asset Management, N. 2nd Street, Loves Park, Illinois States shall have one year from AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS NORTHWEST CORNER OF EIGHTY-THREE (183) AS DESBURR RIDGE IL, 60527 requested in the petition.

LLC as Agent for Owner #3563, 61111. Claims against the estate may the date of sale within which to Defendant THE NORTHEAST QUARTER IGNATED UPON WINFIELD 630-794-5300 /s/ Linnae J. Collins, 4300 Interstate Blvd Loves Park, be filed on or before December 24, redeem, except that with respect 24 FC 359 (1/4) OF THE NORTHWEST PLAT NO. 5, BEING A SUBE-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Petitioner IL 61111 to satisfy a lien on July 16, 2026, that date being at least six to a lien arising under the internal CALENDAR QUARTER (1/4) OF SAID DIVISION OF PART OF THE Attorney File No. 14-25-01418 27377R TRRT 7/1 2026 at approx. 1:00pm at www. (6) months from the date of first revenue laws the period shall be NOTICE OF SALE SECTION 11, AND SAID POINT SOUTH HALF (1/2) OF THE Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 n n n storagetreasures.com. publication, or within three (3) 120 days or the period allowable PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given OF BEGINNING BEING THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) Case Number: 2025-FC-0000108 NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: Cube 42 Abraham Martinez; months from the date of mailing for redemption under State law, that pursuant to a Judgment of POINT OF INTERSECTION OF SECTION 18, TOWNSHIP TJSC#: 46-1314 The following self-storage cube Cube 154 Tamika Brown; or delivery of Notice to creditors, whichever is longer, and in any case Foreclosure entered in the above OF THE MIDDLE LINE OF 46 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt contents containing household Cube 164 Mary Peterson; if mailing or delivery is required in which, under the provisions of entitled cause Intercounty Judicial THE HIGHWAY KNOWN AS OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL Collection Practices Act, you are and other goods will be sold by Cube 258 Mary Peterson; by 755 ILCS 5/18-3 of the Illinois section 505 of the Housing Act of Sales Corporation will on July 23, MIDDLE MANCHESTER ROAD MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF advised that Plaintiff’s attorney CubeSmart Asset Management, Cube 357 Tomas Arjona; Probate Act, 1975 as amended, 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), 2026, at the hour 1:00 p.m., InterWITH THE WEST LINE OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS is deemed to be a debt collector LLC as Agent for Owner #4952, 7102 Cube 358 Masson Johnson; whichever date is later. Any claim and subsection (d) of section 3720 county’s Winnebago County office, THE NORTHEAST QUARTER RECORDED IN BOOK 45 attempting to collect a debt and Rock Valley Parkway Loves Park, IL Cube 359 Priscila Ramirez. not filed by the requisite date as of title 38 of the United States 7210 East State Street, Rockford, IL (1/4) OF THE NORTHWEST OF PLATS ON PAGE 169 IN any information obtained will be 61111 to satisfy a lien on July 16, NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: stated above shall be barred.

Code, the right to redeem does 61108, sell, in person, to the highest QUARTER (1/4) OF SAID THE RECORDER’S OFFICE used for that purpose.

2026 at approx. 12:00pm at www.

The following self-storage cube Claims against the estate may not arise, there shall be no right bidder for cash, the following SECTION; THENCE SOUTH OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, Case # 2025-FC-0000108 storagetreasures.com. contents containing household be filed in the office of the Winof redemption. described mortgaged real estate: ALONG THE WEST LINE OF ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE I3288876 Cube E22 Jerrie Bennett Glawe; and other goods will be sold by nebago County Circuit Clerk-ProThe property will NOT be LOT FIFTEEN (15) AS THE NORTHEAST QUARTER COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO P27366R TRRT 7/1 Cube F22 Jerrie Bennett Glawe; CubeSmart Asset Management, bate Division at the Winnebago open for inspection and plaintiff DESIGNATED UPON PLAT (1/4) OF THE NORTHWEST AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. n n n Cube H05 Melody Williams; LLC as Agent for Owner #5754, County Courthouse, Rockford, makes no representation as to NO. 1 OF LINCOLN ACRES, QUARTER (1/4) OF SAID Commonly known as 14110 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE Cube H37 Jerrie Bennett Glawe; 3780 E. State St. Rockford, IL Illinois, or with the estate legal the condition of the property. ProBEING A SUBDIVISION OF SECTION 11, ONE HUNDRED COMMERCIAL PKWY, SOUTH BELOIT, SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Cube L45 Alison Hockenbury; 61108 to satisfy a lien on July representative, or both. spective bidders are admonished PART OF THE S.W. 1/4 OF SIXTY (160) FEET; THENCE IL 61080 WINNEBAGO COUNTY, Cube M12 Jerrie Bennett Glawe; 16, 2026 at approx. 11:00am at Copies of claims filed with the to check the court file to verify all SECTION 17, TOWNSHIP 44 EASTERLY, PARALLEL WITH Property Index No. 04-18400 WEST STATE STREET, Cube N33 Kara Stickles. www.storagetreasures.com.

Circuit Clerk’s Office-Probate Diviinformation.

NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE NORTH LINE OF SAID 155-022 ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: Cube 46 Carletta Sockwell; sion, must be mailed or delivered If this property is a condominiTHE 3RD P.M., THE PLAT SECTION, ONE HUNDRED The real estate is improved ESTATE OF The following self-storage cube Cube 85 Ann Bjorlie; to the estate legal representative um unit, the purchaser of the unit OF WHICH SUBDIVISION FORTY (140) FEET, THENCE with a residence.

John Nandzik, contents containing household Cube 99 Sheneitha Hayes; and to his/her attorney within ten at the foreclosure sale, other than IS RECORDED IN BOOK 26 NORTH, PARALLEL WITH THE Sale terms: If sold to anyone DECEASED. and other goods will be sold by Cube 127 Marco Mosley; days after it has been filed. a mortgagee, shall pay the assessOF PLATS ON PAGE 99 IN WEST LINE OF THE NORTHother than the Plaintiff, 25% down 26 PR 131 CubeSmart Asset Management, Cube 152 Emmanuel White; /s/ John M. Gilbert ments and the legal fees required THE RECORDER’S OFFICE EAST QUARTER (1/4) OF of the highest bid by certified funds Notice is given to creditors of LLC as Agent for Owner #3566, Cube 154 Brenna Ashton; John M. Gilbert

by The Condominium Property Act, OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, THE NORTHWEST QUARTER at the close of the sale payable to the death of the above named 6210 Forest Hills Road Loves Park, Cube 158 Brianna Pickett; Attorney for Administrator 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If ILLINOIS, SITUATED IN THE (1/4) OF SAID SECTION 11, The Judicial Sales Corporation. No decedent. Letters of office were IL 61111 to satisfy a lien on July 16, Cube 167 Eric Henges; Attorney John M. Gilbert this property is a condominium COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO ONE HUNDRED SIXTY (160) third party checks will be accepted. issued to Sharon Nandzik, 6362 2026 at approx. 12:30pm at www. Cube 183 Gerardo Rivera Jr.; 5010 N. 2nd Street unit which is part of a common AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. FEET TO THE NORTH LINE The balance, in certified funds/ Parks Edge Drive, Loves Park, storagetreasures.com.

Cube 247 Jasmine Edwards; Loves Park, IL 61111 interest community, the purchaser P.I.N. 11-17-353-006.

OF SAID SECTION; THENCE or wire transfer, is due within Illinois 61111, Terri Skiba, PO Box Cube 126B Cynthia T. Treadwell; Cube 301 Cassandra Thompson; Phone (815) 877-2500 of the unit at the foreclosure sale Commonly known as 4416 WEST ALONG SAID NORTH twenty-four (24) hours. The subject 56, Chugwater, Wyoming 82210 Cube 307 Aphrodite Mecklenburg; Cube 325 Maurice L. Rigsby; Fax (815) 877-2300 other than a mortgagee shall pay Kennett Ave., Rockford, IL 61101.

LINE ONE HUNDRED FORTY property is subject to general real and Kelly Hart, 2692 Reid Farm Cube 308 Steven Good; Cube 342 Torry Townsend; 27389R TRRT 7/8

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n n n /s/ ERIKA GIAMBELUCA, Consequently, unless you, law, and the action is still pending. transacting such business are as JOANN M. PORTER YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN Cordelia Barker; STATE OF ILLINOIS Administrator MICHAEL SCHILLER, Defendant in Consequently, unless you, follows: Janna Michelle Flory AKA JOANN PORTER; IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS New Towne Condominium IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE Name: ATTORNEY TRENT M. the above case, file your Answer to CELIA BENIQUEZ, a/k/a CELIA SIGNED: Janna Michelle Flory CONNEXUS CREDIT UNION AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF Home Owners’ Association; 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT FERGUSON the Complaint, otherwise plead in BENIQUEZ-SCHILLER, Defendant in 6/15/26 SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE Unknown Heirs and Legatees of COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO Attorney for Estate the action, or otherwise make your the above case, file your Answer to Subscribed and sworn (or HERITAGE CREDIT UNION; WITH SECTION 15-1701 (C) OF THE Yvonne I. Boyd; In the Matter of the Estate of Address: 216 North Court Street Appearance in the Courthouse of the Complaint, otherwise plead in affirmed to) before me, this 15th COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO; ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE Unknown Owners and GLORIA J. PRATHER, City: Rockford, IL 61103 Winnebago County, located at 400 the action, or otherwise make your day of June, A.D. 2026.

SWEDISH AMERICAN HEALTH LAW. For information, contact Nonrecord Claimants; deceased Telephone: 815-489-9500 West State St., Rockford, Illinois Appearance in the Courthouse of Lori Gummow, County Clerk SYSTEM CORPORATION; Plaintiffs attorney: Diaz Anselmo Amy L. Silvestri, as Special No. 2026 PR 123 27371R TRRT 7/1 61101 on or before July 16, 2026 at Winnebago County, located at 400 Teresa Bravo, Deputy Clerk STATE OF ILLINOIS & Associates, LLC (630) 453-6960 Representative for Yvonne I. Boyd CLAIM NOTICE n n n 9:15 a.m. in Courtroom 426, default West State St., Rockford, Illinois 27382R TRRT 7/1 DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE; please refer to file number 6746(deceased) Notice is given of the death STATE OF ILLINOIS may be entered against you at any 61101 on or before July 16, 2026 at n n n CITY OF LOVES PARK; 224235. Auction.com, LLC 100 N DEFENDANTS of GLORIA J. PRATHER. Letters of IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE time after that day and a Judgment 9:15 a.m. in Courtroom 426, default IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE Defendants.

LaSalle St., Suite 1400, Chicago, IL No. 2026-FC-0000135 Office were issued on June 2nd, 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT may be entered in accordance with may be entered against you at any 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT 2025-FC-0000436 60602 - 872-225-4985 You can also NOTICE BY PUBLICATION 2026 to THERESA L. HOPKINS whose COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO the prayer of the Complaint. time after that day and a Judgment WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS 6711 Louden Dr., visit www.auction.com. Attorney NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: address is 1305 Van Stone Drive, In the Matter of the Estate of: Prepared by: may be entered in accordance with PROBATE DIVISION Loves Park, IL 61111 File No. 6746-224235 Case Number: Machesney Park, IL 61115, as adminMonica Robinson KENITH D. MATHEWS, George P. Hampilos – the prayer of the Complaint.

In the Matter of: NOTICE OF SALE 2025-FC-0000436 NOTE: PURSUANT istrator, whose attorney is TOBIN, Unknown Heirs and Legatees Deceased.

ARDC # 6320977 Prepared by: JANET E. RAINWATER, PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION RAMON & BARBER, 530 South State PROBATE DIVISION Hampilos & Associates, Ltd. George P. Hampilos – Decedent.

GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment PRACTICES ACT, YOU ARE ADVISED of Yvonne I. Boyd Street; Suite 200, Belvidere, Illinois Case No.: 2026-PR- 28 6838 East State Street, Suite 302 ARDC # 6320977 2026-PR-0000105 of Foreclosure and Sale entered THAT PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEY IS Unknown Owners and Nonre61008-3711.

CLAIM NOTICE Rockford, IL 61108 Hampilos & Associates, Ltd. CLAIM NOTICE in the above cause on 4/1/2026, DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR cord Claimants Claims against the estate may NOTICE is given of the death of (815) 962-0044 6838 East State Street, Suite 302 NOTICE is given of the death an agent of Auction.com, LLC will ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT That this case has been combe filed on or before December KENITH D. MATHEWS, of Machesney Georgehamp@aol.com Rockford, IL 61108 of JANET E. RAINWATER, who died conduct the Online Only auction at AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED menced in this Court against you 17, 2026 that date being at least Park, Illinois, who died on Septem27372R TRRT 7/1 (815) 962-0044 on March 24, 2026. Letters of Office www.auction.com, with the bidding WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. and other defendants, praying six (6) months from the date of ber 13, 2025. Letters of Office were n n n Georgehamp@aol.com were issued on June 16, 2026, to window opening on 8/3/2026 I3289794 for the foreclosure of a certain first publication, or within three (3) issued on April 29, 2026, to JASON STATE OF ILLINOIS 27374R TRRT 7/1 RANDY W. RAINWATER of 2910 S. at 10:00 AM CDT and closing on P27394R TRRT 7/15 Mortgage conveying the premises months from the date of mailing E. MATHEWS, 5322 Brookshire IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE n n n Main Street, Rockford, Illinois 61102, August 5, 2026 at 10:00 AM subn n n described as follows, to-wit: or delivery of Notice to creditors, St., Monroe, Ml 48161, who is the 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT NOTICE BY PUBLICATION who is the legal representative ject to extension, and will sell at IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COMMONLY KNOWN AS: if mailing or delivery is required Independent Administrator of the COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO In the Interest of: of the estate. The attorney for public sale to the highest bidder, SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT 5006 Diane Court, Unit 5 by 755 ILCS 5/18-3, whichever date Estate. The attorney for the estate BERTRAM STEIN, MOHAMMED ABOUD ALMAOSMI, the estate is Douglas R. Henry, of as set forth below, the following WINNEBAGO COUNTY, Rockford, IL 61108 is later. Any claim not filed by the is FRANKLIN J. EUBANK, JR., 126 N. Plaintiff, A Minor.

Barrick, Switzer, Long, Balsley & described real estate.

400 WEST STATE STREET, and which said Mortgage was requisite date stated above shall Church Street, Rockford, IL 61101. vs.

CASE NO: 2026 GR 145 Van Evera, LLP, 6833 Stalter Drive, LOT FIFTY-NINE (59) AS ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS made by: be barred.

Claims against the estate may MICHAEL SCHILLER, TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Rockford, Illinois 61108.

DESIGNATED UPON PLAT NO. ESTATE OF Yvonne I. Boyd Claims against the estate be filed on or before December 17, CELIA BENIQUEZ, Take notice that on the 9th Claims against the Estate may 3 OF FOREST RIDGE NORTH, Gloria Ann Benner, may be filed in the office of the 2026, that date being at least six a/k/a CELIA BENIQUEZ-SCHILLER, day of June, 2026, a Petition to be filed on or before December 24, the Mortgagor(s), to Mortgage BEING A SUBDIVISION OF DECEASED. Winnebago County Circuit Clerk -- (6) months from the date of first Electronic Registration Systems, and CMB LOGISTICS, INC., Appoint Guardian of the Person of 2026, that date being at least six PART OF THE SOUTHWEST 26 PR 147 Probate Division at the Winnebago publication, or within three (3) an Illinois Corporation, the Minor was filed in the Circuit (6) months from the date of first QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION Notice is given to creditors of Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee County Courthouse, 400 West State months from the date of mailing Defendants.

Court of Winnebago County, Illinois, publication, or within three (3) 21, TOWNSHIP 45 NORTH, the death of the above named for Midwest Community Bank, as Street, Rockford, IL 61101, or with or delivery of Notice to creditors, CASE NO. 2026-LA-104 17th Judicial Circuit, and that in months from the date of mailing RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD decedent. Letters of office were Mortgagee, and recorded in the the estate legal representative, if mailing or delivery is required by NOTICE OF HEARING room 314 of the Winnebago County or delivery of Notice to creditors, PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE issued to Jennifer Cellitti, 2 NW 35th Office of the Recorder of Deeds or both.

Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate The Court having granted leave Courthouse, on the 15th day of July, if mailing or delivery is required by PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVIPlace, Cape Coral, Florida 33993, as of Winnebago County, Illinois, as Copies of claims filed with the Act, 1975 as amended, whichever for Notice by Publication, notice is 2026 at the hour of 9:00 a.m., or as Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate SION IS RECORDED IN BOOK Independent Administrator, whose Document No. 20131040330; and Circuit Clerk’s Office -- Probate Di- date is later. Any claim not filed given to you, CMB LOGISTICS, INC., soon thereafter as this cause may Act, 1975 as amended, whichever 41 OF PLATS ON PAGE 31B attorney of record is Thomas K. for other relief; that summons vision, must be mailed or delivered by the requisite date stated above an Illinois Corporation, Defendant be heard, a hearing will be held date is later. Any claim not filed IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE Prindable, Cogan & Power, PC, 1 East was duly issued out of said Court to the estate legal representastive shall be barred. Copies of any claim in the above action. A Complaint upon the Petition for Adoption. by the requisite date stated above OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, Wacker Drive, 38th Floor, Chicago, against you as provided by law and and to her attorney within ten days filed with the Clerk must be mailed was filed against you on March 18, Now, unless you appear at the shall be barred.

ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE Illinois 60601. after it has been filed. or delivered to the representative 2026, which has been commenced hearing and show cause against Claims against the Estate COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO The estate will be administered that the said suit is now pending.

NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU DATED: 5-26, 2026 and to the attorney within ten (10) in the Circuit Court of Winnebago the Petition, the Petition may be may be filed in the Office of the AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. without court supervision, unless /s/ Theresa L. Hopkins days after it is filed.

County requesting a Judgment taken for confessed as against Winnebago County Circuit Clerk, Commonly known as 6711 under section 5/28-4 of the Probate file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the THERESA L. HOPKINS E-filing is now mandatory for against you. you and an Order, Judgment or Probate Division at the Winnebago Louden Dr., Loves Park, IL 61111 Act Ill. Compiled Stat. 1992, Ch. 755, Natalie Hyser Barber documents in civil cases with Summons was issued out of the Decree entered.

County Courthouse, 400 West State Property Index No. 08-21- par. 5/28-4) any interested person Office of the Clerk of this Court, ARDC# 6301826 limited exceptions. To e-file, you Court against you as provided by Dated at Rockford, Illinois this Street, Rockford, Illinois, or with the 376-028 terminates independent adminis- Thomas A. Klein Tobin, Ramon & Barber must first create an account with law, and the action is still pending. 10th day of June, 2026.

Estate legal representative, or both.

The real estate is improved tration at any time by mailing or Clerk of the Circuit Court Attorneys for Petitioner an e-filing service provider. Visit Consequently, unless you, CMB Thomas Klein Copies of claims filed with the with a Single Family Residence. The delivering a petition to terminate 400 West State Street, Room 108 530 South State Street; Suite 200 https://efile.illinoiscourts.gov/ LOGISTICS, INC., an Illinois CorporaClerk of the Circuit Court Circuit Clerk’s Office, Probate Divi- judgment amount was $83,246.73 to the clerk.

Rockford, IL 61101 Belvidere, Illinois 61008-3711 service-providers.htm to learn tion, Defendant in the above case, ERIN L. NASH #6304953 sion, must be mailed or delivered Sale Terms: Full Sale Terms are Claims against the estate may on or before July 31, 2026, A (815) 544-0316 more and to select a service file your Answer to the Complaint, Nash Law Office, P.C. to the Estate legal representative available on the property page be filed with the clerk or with DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST natalie@tobinramon.com provider. If you need additional otherwise plead in the action, or 4615 East State Street, Suite 101 and to their attorney within ten at www.auction.com by entering the representative, or both, on YOU AT ANY TIME AFTER THAT DAY 27370R TRRT 7/1 help or have trouble e-filing, otherwise make your Appearance Rockford, IL 61108 (10) days after it has been filed. 6711 Louden Dr. into the search or before January 16, 2027, or, if AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED n n n visit http://www.illinoiscourts.gov/ in the Courthouse of Winnebago (815) 397-7500 Dated: June 18, 2026 bar. If sold to anyone other than mailing or delivery of a notice from IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRAYER STATE OF ILLINOIS FAQ/gethelp.asp.

County, located at 400 West State erin@nashlawofficepc.com /s/ Randy W. Rainwater, the Plaintiff, the winning bidder the representative is required by OF SAID COMPLAINT. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE Dated: 6/10/26 St., Rockford, Illinois 61101 on or 27375R TRRT 7/1 Successor Executor must pay the full bid amount section 5/18-3 of the Probate Act, 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT /s/ Jason E. Mathews, before July 16, 2026 at 9:15 a.m. n n n DOUGLAS R. HENRY - #6229426 within twenty-four (24) hours of the the date stated in that notice. Any CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO Independent Administrator in Courtroom 426, default may be STATE OF ILLINOIS BARRICK, SWITZER, LONG, auction’s end. All payments must claim not filed on or before that Attorneys for Plaintiff IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: /s/ Franklin J. Eubank, Jr., entered against you at any time IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE BALSLEY & VAN EVERA, LLP be certified funds. No third-party date is barred. Copies of a claim 15W030 North Frontage Road, WILLIAM E. FRITSCH, Attorney at Law after that day and a Judgment may 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT 6833 Stalter Drive checks will be accepted. All bid- filed with the clerk must be mailed Suite 100 Deceased.

Prepared By: be entered in accordance with the COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO Rockford, IL 61108 ders will need to register at www. or delivered by the claimant to Burr Ridge, IL 60527 Case No. 2026-PR-0000124 FRANKLIN J. EUBANK, JR. prayer of the Complaint.

IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: (815) 962-6611 auction.com prior to placing a bid. the representative and to the (630) 794-5300 CLAIM NOTICE (#6208840) Prepared by: ENGRACIA FERNANDEZ, dhenry@bslbv.com The subject property is subject to attorney within 10 days after it DuPage # 15170 NOTICE is given of the death of Attorney at Law Winnebago # 531 George P. Hampilos – Petitioner, 27388R TRRT 7/8 general real estate taxes, special has been filed.

William E. Fritsch. Letters of Office 126 N. Church Street ARDC # 6320977 vs. n n n assessments, or special taxes E-filing is now mandatory for Our File No. 14-26-01224 were issued on June 2, 2026 to Erika Rockford, IL 61101-1002 Hampilos & Associates, Ltd. MARCO A. FERNANDEZ, ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF levied against said real estate documents in civil cases with NOTE: This law firm is a debt Giambeluca, of 8383 N Rockton Ave, Telephone: (815) 961-9668 6838 East State Street, Suite 302 Respondent.

INTENTION and is offered for sale without limited exemptions. To e-file, you collector.

Rockford, IL 61103, who is the legal Facsimile: (779) 218-9321 Rockford, IL 61108 Case No. 2025-DN-472 STATE OF ILLINOIS, any representation as to quality must first create an account with I3289692 representative of the estate. The E-mail: frank@feubanklaw.com (815) 962-0044 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO or quantity of title and without an e-filing service provider. Visit P27396R TRRT 7/15 attorney for the estate is Trent M. Attorney for Petitioner Georgehamp@aol.com NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to ReThis is to certify that the recourse to plaintiff and in “AS http://efile.illinoiscourts.gov/sern n n Ferguson, 216 North Court Street, 27376R TRRT 7/1 27373R TRRT 7/1 spondent Marco A. Fernandez that undersigned intend to conduct IS” condition. The sale is further vice-providers.htm to learn more Contempo Storage Rockford, IL 61103. n n n n n n Petitioner Engracia Fernandez has and transact a food service/truck subject to confirmation by the and to select a service provider. If 2605 Pamela Ave Claims against the estate may STATE OF ILLINOIS STATE OF ILLINOIS caused to be filed a PETITION FOR business in said County and State court. Upon payment in full of you need additional help or have Rockford, IL 61109 be filed on or before December IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE and under the name of For the Love of the amount bid, the purchaser will trouble e-filing, visit http://www.ilNotice of Public Sale of 17, 2026, date being at least six 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT other relief in the above-captioned Tacos at the following post office receive a certificate of sale that will linoiscourts.gov/FAQ/gethelp.asp.

Personal Property (6) months from the date of first COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO cause of action. You are further addresses: 12246 Center Rd., Du- entitle the purchaser to a deed to Thomas K. Prindable Notice is hereby given that publication, or within 3 months BERTRAM STEIN, BERTRAM STEIN, notified that if you fail to file an rand, IL 61024; that the true and real the real estate after confirmation of Cogan & Power, P.C., (2255340) from the date of mailing or delivery Plaintiff, Plaintiff, answer or otherwise appear on or full names of all persons owning, the sale. The property will NOT be 1 East Wacker Drive, 38th Floor pursuant to section 4 of the Self Service Storage Facility Act, in the of Notice to creditors, if mailing or vs. vs. before July 20, 2026, a judgment by conducting or transacting such open for inspection and plaintiff Chicago, Illinois 60601 state of Illinois, the undersigned delivery is required by Section 18-3 MICHAEL SCHILLER, MICHAEL SCHILLER, default may be entered against you business are as follows: Mariah makes no representation as to (312) 477-2500 will sell at public sale by competof the Illinois Probate Act, 1975 as CELIA BENIQUEZ, CELIA BENIQUEZ, at any time thereafter for the relief Angelique Nimtz; Leslie Scott Nimtz the condition of the property, proI3289870 amended, whichever date is later. a/k/a CELIA BENIQUEZ-SCHILLER, a/k/a CELIA BENIQUEZ-SCHILLER, requested in the petition.

SIGNED: Mariah Angelique Nimtz spective bidders are admonished P27395R TRRT 7/15 itive bidding on Friday, July 17th, Any claim not filed by the requisite and CMB LOGISTICS, INC., and CMB LOGISTICS, INC., /s/ Engracia Fernandez, 6/26/26 to check the court file to verify all n n n 2026 at or after 12:00 p.m. on the date stated above shall be barred. an Illinois Corporation, an Illinois Corporation, Petitioner SIGNED: Leslie Scott Nimtz information. If this property is a IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE premises where said property has Claims against the estate Defendants.

Defendants.

27380R TRRT 7/1 6/26/26 condominium unit, the purchaser 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT been stored and which is located may be filed in the office of the CASE NO. 2026-LA-104 CASE NO. 2026-LA-104 n n n Subscribed and sworn (or of the unit at the foreclosure sale, WINNEBAGO COUNTY at 2605 Pamela Ave., Rockford, IlWinnebago County Circuit Clerk-NOTICE OF HEARING NOTICE OF HEARING ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF affirmed to) before me, this 26th other than a mortgagee, shall pay ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS linois 61109, the personal property Probate Division at the Winnebago The Court having granted leave The Court having granted leave INTENTION day of June, A.D. 2026. the assessments and the legal Federal National Mortgage described below. Bids accepted County Courthouse, 400 West State for Notice by Publication, notice is for Notice by Publication, notice STATE OF ILLINOIS, Lori Gummow, County Clerk fees required by the Condominium Association at www.lockerfox.com starting Street, Rockford, Illinois, or with given to you, MICHAEL SCHILLER, is given to you, CELIA BENIQUEZ, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO Teresa Bravo, Deputy Clerk property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9 (g) PLAINTIFF 7/11/26. the estate legal representatives, Defendant in the above action. A a/k/a CELIA BENIQUEZ-SCHILLER, This is to certify that the un27412R TRRT 7/15 (l) and (g)(4). If this property is a Vs. Sheryl Rodriguez CC30; or both.

Complaint was filed against you Defendant in the above action. A dersigned intend to conduct and n n n condominium unit which is part of Walter Simmons; Haley Beach I12; Copies of claims filed with the on March 18, 2026, which has been Complaint was filed against you transact a micro bakery business IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE a common interest community, the Sam Simmons Jr.; Matt Rickland I15 and I30; Circuit Clerk’s Office--Probate Divi- commenced in the Circuit Court on March 18, 2026, which has been in said County and State under the SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT purchaser of the unit at the forecloTerrence Simmons; Queen Harrington CC19; sion, must be mailed or delivered of Winnebago County requesting commenced in the Circuit Court name of Green Table Bread Co at WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS sure sale other than a mortgagee Christopher Simmons; Joyce Hocking CC09; to the estate legal representatives a Judgment against you. of Winnebago County requesting the following post office addresses: PNC BANK, NATIONAL shall pay the assessments required H. Michele Waite; Porcha Hope RV10 and RV11; and to his attorney within ten days Summons was issued out of the a Judgment against you.

515 29th St., Rockford, IL 61108; that ASSOCIATION, by the Condominium Property Act, Monica Robinson; Lisa Emerson I25. after it has been filed.

Court against you as provided by Summons was issued out of the the true and real full names of all Plaintiff, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE Cynthia Simmons; DATED: 5/20, 2026 law, and the action is still pending. Court against you as provided by persons owning, conducting or -v.THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), Ramona Simmons; 27387R TRRT 7/1

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n n n 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and IS’’ condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. to verify all information before bidding. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR REAL ESTATE NOTICE subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption. a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the DAYS AFTER THE ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE Winnebago - Rockford, ILLINOIS WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes real estate after confirmation of the sale.

WITH SECTION 15-1701(c) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. FSB, AS OWNER TRUSTEE OF THE RESIDENTIAL CREDIT OPPORTUNITIES no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Codilis TRUST X-C Plaintiff vs. MYRTLE B BURKE A/K/A MYRTLE BELL BURKE, bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, WINNEBAGO COUNTY TREASURER, FOX RIVERS SANITATION AUTHORIf this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. IL 60527. (630) 794-5300. 14-25-07558 ITY, UNKNOWN OWNERS GENERALLY, AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Defendant 24 FC 359 CALENDAR and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments intercountyjudicialsales.com NOTICE OF SALE 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS I3288808 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is P27365R TRRT 7/1 Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the n n n Sales Corporation will on July 23, 2026, at the hour 1:00 p.m., Inter- required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments REAL ESTATE NOTICE county’s Winnebago County office, 7210 East State Street, Rockford, IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IL 61108, sell, in person, to the highest bidder for cash, the following TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT described mortgaged real estate: OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, P.I.N. 11-17-353-006.

ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE Plaintiff, -v.- JOANN M. PORTER AKA JOANN PORTER; CONNEXUS CREDIT UNION SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO HERITAGE CREDIT UNION; COUNTY Commonly known as 4416 Kennett Ave., Rockford, IL 61101.

You will need a photo identification issued by a government ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. The real estate is: single family residence. If the subject mortgaged agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into You will need a photo identification issued by a government OF WINNEBAGO; SWEDISH AMERICAN HEALTH SYSTEM CORPORATION; real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into STATE OF ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE; CITY OF LOVES PARK; the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required same identification for sales held at other county venues where The our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the Defendants. 2025-FC-0000436 6711 Louden Dr., Loves Park, IL 61111 NOTICE OF SALE by subsection(g-1) of Section 189.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Sale terms: At sale, the bidder must have 10% (or 25% if so ordered PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of For information, examine the court file, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. in the Judgement of Foreclosure) down by certified funds, balance P.C. Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, For information, examine the court file, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 4/1/2026, an within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property is sold BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 (630) 794-9876 P.C. Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, agent of Auction.com, LLC will conduct the Online Only auction at AS IS subject to all liens or encumbrances. The property will NOT be THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 (630) 794-9876 www.auction.com, with the bidding window opening on 8/3/2026 at open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION 10:00 AM CDT and closing on August 5, 2026 at 10:00 AM subject to the circuit court case record, property tax record and the title record Chicago, IL 60606-4650 One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, extension, and will sell at public sale to the highest bidder, as set to verify all information before bidding. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (312) 236-SALE Chicago, IL 60606-4650 forth below, the following described real estate.

(HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com (312) 236-SALE Commonly known as 6711 Louden Dr., Loves Park, IL 61111 DAYS AFTER THE ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com Property Index No. 08-21-376-028 WITH SECTION 15-1701(c) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

The real estate is improved with a Single Family Residence. The For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Lavelle 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. judgment amount was $83,246.73 Sale Terms: Full Sale Terms are availLaw, 1933 North Meacham Road, Suite 600, Schaumburg, Illinois 60173. BURR RIDGE IL, 60527 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 able on the property page at www.auction.com by entering 6711 Louden (847) 705-7555. WSF vs. Burke 630-794-5300 BURR RIDGE IL, 60527 Dr. into the search bar. If sold to anyone other than the Plaintiff, the INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com 630-794-5300 winning bidder must pay the full bid amount within twenty-four (24) intercountyjudicialsales.com Attorney File No. 14-25-00783 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com hours of the auction’s end. All payments must be certified funds. No I3288783 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney File No. 14-25-01418 third-party checks will be accepted. All bidders will need to register P27364R TRRT 7/1 Case Number: 2025-FC-0000146 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 at www.auction.com prior to placing a bid. The subject property is n n n TJSC#: 46-1344 Case Number: 2025-FC-0000108 subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special REAL ESTATE NOTICE NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are TJSC#: 46-1314 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any COUNTY, ILLINOIS ROCKET MORTGAGE, LLC Plaintiff, -v.- KRISTIAN attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse FALKENHAUG et al Defendant 2025-FC-0000146 used for that purpose. attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be 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, NOTICE OF SALE Case # 2025-FC-0000146 used for that purpose. the purchaser will receive a certificate of sale that will entitle the PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of I3289110 Case # 2025-FC-0000108 purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 18, P27363R TRRT 7/1 I3288876 2025, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on n n n P27366R TRRT 7/1 The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no July 16, 2026, at the Advocus National Title Insurance, 973 Featherstone REAL ESTATE NOTICE n n n representation as to the condition of the property, prospective bidders Rd, Suite 100, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public in-person sale to the IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO REAL ESTATE NOTICE are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: COUNTY, ILLINOIS CITIZENS BANK NA F/K/A RBS CITIZENS NA Plaintiff, IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the Commonly known as 2222 17TH AVE, ROCKFORD, IL 61104 -v.- JESSICA M. SCHULTE A/K/A JESSICA SCHULTE et al Defendant Winnebago - Rockford, ILLINOIS Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC Plaintiff foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments Property Index No. 11-36-231-009 2025-FC-0000108 vs. Sawyer Hrycay; et. al. Defendant 25 FC 470 CALENDAR and the legal fees required by the Condominium property Act, 765 ILCS The real estate is improved with a residence.

NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE OF SALE 605/9 (g)(l) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is Sale terms: If sold to anyone other than the Plaintiff, 25% down PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 9, 2025, an Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be ac- agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on July 14, Sales Corporation will on July 23, 2026, at the hour 1:00 p.m., Inter- required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF cepted. The balance, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within 2026, at the Advocus National Title Insurance, 973 Featherstone Rd, county’s Winnebago County office, 7210 East State Street, Rockford, YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real Suite 100, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public in-person sale to the IL 61108, sell, in person, to the highest bidder for cash, the following REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: described mortgaged real estate: POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701 (C) OF THE ILLINOIS real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to Commonly known as 14110 COMMERCIAL PKWY, SOUTH BELOIT, P.I.N. 04-11-100-005. quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in ‘’AS IL 61080 Commonly known as 7215 Middle Road, South Beloit, IL 61080. MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, contact Plaintiffs IS’’ condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Property Index No. 04-18-155-022 The real estate is: single family residence. If the subject mortgaged attorney: Diaz Anselmo & Associates, LLC (630) 453-6960 please refer Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive The real estate is improved with a residence. real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of to file number 6746-224235. Auction.com, LLC 100 N LaSalle St., Suite a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the Sale terms: If sold to anyone other than the Plaintiff, 25% down the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required 1400, Chicago, IL 60602 - 872-225-4985 You can also visit www.auction. real estate after confirmation of the sale. of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable by subsection(g-1) of Section 189.5 of the Condominium Property Act. com. Attorney File No. 6746-224235 Case Number: 2025-FC-0000436 Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be ac- Sale terms: At sale, the bidder must have 10% (or 25% if so ordered NOTE: PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, YOU of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the cepted. The balance, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within in the Judgement of Foreclosure) down by certified funds, balance ARE ADVISED THAT PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property is sold COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said AS IS subject to all liens or encumbrances. The property will NOT be OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. I3289794 or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in ‘’AS the circuit court case record, property tax record and the title record P27394R TRRT 7/15

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Death Notices 6/25/2026 89 Barkhau, Patricia Rockford 6/25/2026 84 Smith, Steen Rockford 6/25/2026 49 Harris, Michael Loves Park 6/25/2026 76 Ciulla, Frank Roscoe 6/25/2026 71 Allen, Gene Rockford 6/25/2026 76 Fernandez, Margarita Rockford 6/25/2026 91 Gaston, Henry T Rockford 6/24/2026 99 Wood, Ruth Rockford 6/24/2026 87 Arns, Suzanne Loves Park 6/24/2026 72 Strahorn, Dennis Rockford 6/24/2026 87 Hacker, Marvin Machesney Park 6/24/2026 81 Garbarz, Kathleen Pecatonica 6/24/2026 75 Dance, Dennis W Rockford 6/24/2026 83 Petit, Grace E Rockford 6/24/2026 81 Eychaner, Gerald Roscoe 6/24/2026 81 Elliott, Linda Loves Park 6/23/2026 80 Williams, Sharon Rockford 6/23/2026 79 Radunz, William H Rockford 6/23/2026 97 Busker, Leroy Rockton 6/23/2026 90 O&#39;rourke, Larry Durand 6/23/2026 64 Breazeale, Gary Rockford 6/23/2026 52 Wells, Stephanie Rockford 6/23/2026 66 Szleszinski, Randall J Rockford 6/23/2026 92 Huftalin, John G Rockford 6/23/2026 69 Sutherland, Barbara Rockford 6/23/2026 74 Hendricks, Paul Rockford 6/23/2026 78 Innis, Mary F Rockford 6/23/2026 80 Davis, Patricia Rockford 6/23/2026 73 Szymanski, Karl Rockford 6/22/2026 48 Laffery, Leslie Rockford 6/22/2026 82 Johnson, Mary R Rockford 6/22/2026 91 Schwebke, Mary A Rockford 6/22/2026 96 Nierzwicki, Anzelma Rockford 6/22/2026 97 Kreuter, Sally Loves Park 6/22/2026 73 Venesse, Nadia Rockford 6/22/2026 83 Cox, Patricia Loves Park 6/22/2026 90 Seper, Julia Rockford 6/22/2026 86 Willard, Jacgueline Rockford 6/22/2026 76 Wenzel, Kurt Machesney Park 6/22/2026 79 King, Larry Rockford 6/22/2026 80 Simpson, Marlean Rockford 6/21/2026 78 Sawicki, Betty Rockford 6/21/2026 81 Johnson, Frederick Rockford 6/21/2026 48 Gadison, David Rockford 6/21/2026 83 Sterenberg, Janice A Rockford 6/21/2026 96 Armato, Ange L Rockford 6/21/2026 72 Boyer, Joyce A Winnebago 6/21/2026 82 Poncar, Robert Loves Park 6/20/2026 80 Pascall, Gale Loves Park 6/20/2026 87 Mccollum, Carol Rockford 6/20/2026 58 Laman, Scott E Machesney Park 6/20/2026 78 Jones, Cleveland O Rockford 6/20/2026 91 Coakley, Margaret South Beloit 6/20/2026 67 Musso Williams, Debbie L Rockford 6/19/2026 90 Bowen, Adeline M Rockford 6/19/2026 61 Young, Mary E Rockford 6/19/2026 91 Serri, Lorraine Rockford 6/19/2026 63 Stewart, Gwendell Rockford 6/19/2026 88 Brandon, Mary Lou Machesney Park 6/19/2026 57 Kraus, Laura L Rockford 6/19/2026 99 Chamberlin, Virginia M Winnebago 6/19/2026 92 Caywood, Georgina M Rockford 6/19/2026 88 Connor, Sandra J Rockford 6/19/2026 79 Haywood, Abe Rockford

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THEME: BEVERAGES

Horoscope ARIES

You’ll embark on a spiritual journey that broadens your horizons and nurtures per­ sonal growth. Reconnecting with your values and beliefs will bring a sense of inner peace.

This period of transformation will be resonant and raise your consciousness.

TAURUS

Asking for help isn’t a sign of weakness. A qualified professional may provide support through emotional or personal healing. You deserve to find well­being, serenity and ful­ fillment.

GEMINI

Your relationship may feel fragile due to your partner’s lack of finesse. A little extra tender­ ness may be needed. At work, pay attention to the small details during a negotiation be­ cause they could completely change the out­ come.

CANCER

Your physical health is often influenced by your mental health, so you’ll need to explore your feelings and subconscious thoughts to understand what’s causing your discomfort. If you have a chronic illness, this introspection could reveal new paths to healing.

LEO

Bolstered self­confidence is essential to your success. Boosting your ego in a healthy way will set you apart. Your irresistible charisma will attract respect, admiration and compli­ ments, reinforcing your presence in your per­ sonal and professional circles.

VIRGO

You’ll juggle a move and a project close to your heart. Your romantic partner’s support will be invaluable. Order in your living space will bring mental clarity, promoting serenity, motivation and a sense of balance. These qualities will help you maintain your priorities.

LIBRA

You’ll express your opinions boldly, even if they’re not always popular. Your charm and eloquence will inspire others to embrace your ideas. Art will be a powerful channel for self­ expression, touching the hearts and minds of others.

SCORPIO Across 1. Every which way 5. *Whole milk has about 8 grams of this per cup 8. Sound rebound 12. Not yet final, in law 13. Tibetan teacher 14. Twig of willow tree 15. Bad wishes 16. Like certain tradition 17. Separated 18. *Fermented tea 20. Trampled 21. Hermey and Buddy, e.g.

22. Pronoun 2 3. *Bee’s favorite beverage 26. Like blabbermouth 30. Freud’s concern 31. Becoming 34. Uncontrolled swerve 35. Type of heron 37. Unidentified John 38. Pocket change 39. Ding follower 40. Kenya’s neighbor 42. “Five down” fighter pilot 43. Cuddle, romantically

speaking 45. Eras 47. Film director’s cry 48. Opinion 50. ____ Bora 5 2 . *B lende d f r ui t beverage 55. *Most-consumed beverage 56. Abbreviation, abbr.

57. Miniature whirlpool 59. The Brady Bunch, e.g.

60. Hanukkah gift 61. Came by horse 62. “For ____ the Bell Tolls” 63. Schiller’s famous poem, e.g.

64. One-armed bandit Down 1. “Wheel of Fortune” purchase 2. *Most popular choice for official state beverage 3. Nobel Peace Prize capital 4. It’s meant to be 5. Travesty 6. Wet nurses

7. Samoan money 8. *Caffeinated “shot” 9. Bye, in Palermo 10. *Group of bovine milk producers 11. Table scrap 13. Mona Lisa’s home 14. Presidential promises, e.g.

19. Detonation 22. *Plant-based “milk” choice 23. Must-haves 24. Encourage (2 words) 25. Cornua, sing.

26. Late country singer-songwriter Campbell 27. Relating to ilium 28. *Popular par t y beverage 29. Affirmatives 32. Competitive advantage 33. New Zealand’s bygone bird 3 6 . *Milk+carbonated water+syrup 38. Head of a body part, anatomically speaking

40. Preceding month 41. Send back to mother country 44. Road-crossing helper 46. Not these or those 48. Implant 49. Like duchess or count 50. Johann Sebastian of music fame 51. Sgt. Snorkel’s dog 52. Palm starch 53. Object of worship 54. Starchy tuber 55. “Amazing!”

58. Thus far

Financial concerns may cause stress, so hold things in perspective. Money is impor­ tant, but love, health and happiness should be your priorities. Regaining this insight will bring calm and help you return to what mat­ ters most.

SAGITTARIUS

You are driven by enthusiasm and ambition.

You welcome stimulating challenges. Profes­ sional or personal success is on the horizon.

You’ll take a step toward realizing a big dream.

CAPRICORN

A difficult situation—a hard­to­keep secret, perhaps—may weigh on your mind. Think carefully before acting and trust your intu­ ition. Your guardian angels will lead you to­ ward the right decision.

AQUARIUS

Limit your coffee intake to better manage stress and agitation. When faced with difficult situations, practice releasing control. Focus on your priorities. This will help you handle unexpected situations and professional chal­ lenges more calmly.

PISCES

New professional opportunities are on the horizon, which will showcase your skills and experience. If you can adapt, you’ll perse­ vere to achieve your goals. The process will enhance both your achievements and your financial stability.

The luckiest signs this week: PISCES, ARIES AND TAURUS

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Crossword & Sudoku Across 1. Accelerates sharply 5. Subways’ cousins 8. Soil additive 12. Came to ground 13. Chatter 14. Uncommon 15. Land amid water 16. Mete out 17. Black-hearted 18. Printer’s term 19. Make a seam 20. Shut tightly 21. Voice part 23. Perched 25. Move back and forth 27. Picasso’s work 29. Hen homes 33. Tennis point 34. Horse’s sound 36. Swimsuit component 37. Wander 39. Stick for billiards 40. Dunk 41. Freon, e.g.

43. Prepare to publish 45. Any 48. Contains 50. Hurry off 53. Forewarning 54. Winding curve 55. Sound reverberation 56. Type of jockey 57. Cee’s follower 58. ____ vera 59. Visit 60. Woeful 61. Kernel

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Down 1. Surprise attack 2. If not 3. Community dweller 4. Hard metal 5. Unpleasant sight 6. Huron, e.g.

7. Erupts 8. Immediately 9. Overhanging edge 10. Elaborate solo

11. Snitch 22. Singer Tucker 24. Hurt 25. Existed 26. Play section 28. Muscle twitch 30. Stumbling block

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Crossword & Sudoku

This week’s solutions.

31. In favor of 32. Drain, as of energy 35. Conjectured 38. Bureau 42. Takes off 44. Suggestions 45. Puts down grass

46. Forget 47. Small plateau 49. Totally confused 51. Clog, e.g.

52. Did a garden job

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