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Vol. 34. No. 7. RockRiverTimes.com.

Party on the Prairie Celebrates Raccoon Creek – Natural Land Institute will host “Party on the Prairie Celebrates Raccoon Creek”, an elegant outdoor fundraiser for the Carl & Myrna Nygren Wetland Preserve, 3190 W. Rockton Rd., in Rockton. This summer gala will be held on Sat., July 18, 2026, 4:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Cost to attend this fundraiser is $125 per person. Tables of eight, ten, and a Premium Hospitality Table are also available. For more information and to register for this event by July 10, 2026 please visit the calendar at www.naturalland.org.

This year we are celebrating Raccoon Creek, which originates in Wisconsin and runs through NLI’s Jerry and Kathy Busse Prairie Preserve, Lost Flora Fen on Raccoon Creek, and the Carl & Myrna Nygren Wetland Preserve. Natural Land Institute is pleased to be able to protect natural and restored lands along this high-quality stream now and into the future.

Party on the Prairie Celebrates Raccoon Creek starts at 4:30 p.m. with horse drawn wagon rides through the prairie and the silent auction will open for bidding. Live music by Missing Links will be from 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. The social hour starts at 5:30 p.m. Dinner will be served by GreenFire Restaurant at 6:30 p.m. under a huge tent overlooking a stunning landscape that includes wildflowers in bloom, grassland birds perching atop silphiums and coneflowers, and the call of Sandhill Cranes in the distance.

This event is made possible with support from sponsors: Stewardship – Pivot Energy; Compass Plant – Dave and Nancy Voss; Wild Bergamot – Cindy Campbell, Hazel and Carol Tuck; Gray-headed Coneflower – Paul and Teri Bates, Sjostrom & Sons, Inc.; Pale Purple Coneflower – Benning Group, LLC., Gibbons Electric; Purple Prairie Clover – Specialty Screw Corp., Lindstrom Travel; Black-eyed Susan – NorthPointe Health & Wellness Campus, Brian and Julie Thomas.

About Nygren Wetland Preserve: The Carl & Myrna Nygren Wetland Preserve is the largest wildlife sanctuary, at 721 acres, that is owned by the Natural Land Institute. The land was purchased in 2000 through a major gift by the Carl & Myrna Nygren Estate, grants and individual donors. Restoration began soon after the land was acquired and now there are upland sand prairies, lowland prairies, wetlands, bottomland forest, oxbow lakes and ponds in the preserve. Raccoon Creek runs through the preserve and the Rock and Pecatonica Rivers flow along its borders. The Dianne Nora Nature Trail is a free 2.5 mile hiking trail around the wetland and is part of the Prairie State Hike app (99¢ in Apple or Google Play). The public entrance, trail head, wildlife overlook and parking lot are located at 3714 W. Rockton Rd., Rockton, IL.

For more information and to donate visit NaturalLand.org

Raccoon Creek photo by Robert Clark

State News

Rep. Benton resigns, withdraws name from ballot amid ethics investigation

House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch called for Benton to step down earlier this week

By Brenden Moore Capitol News Illinois

bmoore@capitolnewsillinois.com

SPRINGFIELD — Rep. Harry Benton resigned from the Illinois House on Friday in the wake of a legislative inspector general investigation that has still not been made public.

Nevertheless, House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch, who received the report earlier this week, said it revealed “clear patterns of conduct” by Benton that were “outrageous, unethical, and unbecoming of a member of the Illinois House of Representatives.”

Welch on Wednesday called on Benton to resign or face expulsion by his colleagues.

In a letter addressed to Welch and his House colleagues, the Plainfield Democrat said his resignation was effective at 4:59 p.m. Friday and that he also intends to withdraw his name as the Democratic nominee of the 97th House District in the upcoming election.

“This matter has placed tremendous strain on my family since it began in late February,” Benton wrote. “As we move forward into the next chapter of our lives, I respectfully ask that our privacy be honored.”

Welch, in a statement, confirmed receipt of Benton’s letter. The speaker on Wednesday promised to initiate expul-

sion proceedings against the two-term southwest suburban incumbent if he didn’t leave on his own.

“I am grateful to those who came forward and trusted our office to listen, support them, and ensure their concerns were handled appropriately,” Welch said.

A long, secretive process

Welch kicked Benton out of the Democratic caucus and stripped him of his committee assignments with no public explanation in late February.

Capitol News Illinois later confirmed that unspecified allegations of sexual harassment were made against Benton and that the matter had been referred to the legislative inspector general.

LIG Mike McCuskey told Capitol News Illinois earlier this week that he delivered his findings to Welch’s office on Wednesday. Under the LIG process, Welch and Benton now have 20 days to respond in writing. Welch’s response would include details of any corrective or disciplinary action imposed. If McCuskey determines the action to be “appropriate and adequate,” he must file a report with the Legislative Ethics Commission within 30 days detailing why he isn’t filing a complaint. The case would then be closed.

With Benton’s resignation, it remains unclear if McCuskey’s report detailing the lawmaker’s conduct will ever become public. Only the Legislative Ethics Commission, an eight-member board comprised of an equal number of Democrats and Republicans from both

legislative chambers, can make it so.

And that’s only done in cases resulting in at least a three-day suspension, termination or as part of the public record of a disciplinary hearing held by the LEC. It’s unclear if Benton’s case falls under any of those categories. The last time a report was made public was 2020.

The Benton situation has been a mystery, with his colleagues, legislative staff and lobbyists in the Capitol as well as his constituents back home left largely in the dark.

Welch told reporters when pressed in April and again in his statement on Wednesday that he refrained from commenting on the allegations “to protect the privacy of those who came forward, preserve the integrity of the investigation, respect due process, and comply with the guidance and legal requirements established in our ethics procedures.”

‘Accountability is not just a press release’

Gabby Shanahan, the Republican nominee in Benton’s district, released a statement criticizing top Democrats, arguing that the district’s constituents “were left without the representation they deserved” while “questions went unanswered. Transparency was missing. And the political class stayed silent.”

“Too many people in power acted like it didn’t matter,” Shanahan said. “I know it does. Accountability is not just a press release. It is not months of silence followed by a Friday afternoon announcement before a holiday weekend. Accountability is a promise you make to the people you serve every single day. That is my promise.”

The far southwest suburban House district is one of the most competitive in the state, with Benton defeating Shanahan by about 4.5 percentage points in 2024.

The Democratic Party chairs of Will and Kendall counties have 30 days to appoint someone to fill the remainder of Benton’s term and until August 20 to nominate someone to take his spot on the November ballot. Will County Democratic Party Chair Billy Morgan has 86% of the weighted vote, meaning he can make the appointments himself.

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

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Illinois schools grapple with AI cyberbullying, deepfakes as new law takes effect

By Naomi Taxay

Capitol

News Illinois

Medill Illinois News Bureau

news@capitolnewsillinois.com

CHICAGO — Earlier this year, administrators at Lake Zurich High School confronted a growing challenge facing schools nationwide: students using artificial intelligence to create sexually explicit images of their classmates. After reporting the matter to police, the district launched a series of student and family education efforts focused on online safety and responsible technology use.

The incident illustrates the kinds of situations Illinois lawmakers may have had in mind when they passed a bill last year requiring schools to address AI-generated content in their bullying prevention policies. Beginning July 1, the state’s definition of cyberbullying was expanded to include AI-generated digital replicas, forcing districts across Illinois to update policies and procedures.

Also by July 1, the Illinois State Board of Education was required to develop statewide guidance on artificial intelligence in schools. The guidance is expected to address AI-generated false representations of individuals to help districts update their policies ahead of the 2026-27 school year.

ISBE press secretary Lindsay Record said that while the agency is still developing guidance, “it remains the case that local policies, procedures and responses to specific incidents are determined at the district and school level.”

In Lake Zurich for the coming school year, officials expect to build on the guidance provided following the earlier incident.

“The district anticipates continued integration of explicit teaching opportunities for all students regarding safe, responsible technology usage — in alignment with core district values,” Jean Malek, executive director of communications for Lake Zurich Community Unity School District 95, told the Medill Illinois News Bureau in an email.

“Additionally, the district anticipates continued information and resource-sharing with families on how to best support safe technology usage.”

Even though schools already have policies to address bullying, the new law provides important clarification by naming unauthorized AI-generated digital replicas as a newer form of harm, said Scott Rowe, superintendent of Township High School District 214.

“The message is clear,” Rowe said. “AI

does not remove responsibility.”

The law, he said, will give districts clearer language for policies, student expectations and family conversations.

The school-focused legislation doesn’t change Illinois’ criminal statutes governing AI-generated sexual imagery. Under state law, AI-generated sexual images that appear to depict minors may be prosecuted under child pornography and related obscenity statutes. Depending on the circumstances, creating, possessing or distributing such images can result in felony charges.

The issue is not isolated: A 2024 survey by the Center for Democracy & Technology found that 40% of K-12 public school students were aware of a deepfake involving someone at their school, including 15% who knew of a sexually explicit deepfake depicting a member of their school community.

The survey also found that many schools had not proactively addressed the issue, with more than 60% of teachers reporting their school had not shared policies or procedures related to AI-generated sexual imagery.

Laura Tierney, founder of The Social Institute, a company that provides schools with digital literacy resources, said Illinois is taking a step in the right direction by acknowledging that educators have a role to play alongside law enforcement in addressing harmful AI-generated content.

“Legislation alone won’t solve the spread of this. With legislation has to come education on the topic, and Illinois schools now have a legal obligation to address AI-generated cyberbullying,” Tierney said. “And so now I think the question is whether they have the curriculum and the tools to back this policy up.”

Tierney said most students are well

aware that deepfakes are hurtful but might not fully understand how to support their friends if they see images circulating online.

“I think this is an opportunity to coach towards the positives rather than solely scare students with the negatives,” Tierney said. “It’s old school to focus on how harmful it is, like, ‘here’s all the legal implications.’ The reality is that it’s still going to happen. So how can we help students make positive choices?”

Rowe said the biggest challenges for schools when responding to incidents involving AI-generated content are speed, realism and reach: Images can spread quickly and students may not know whether or not they are fake.

“AI-generated content may be artificial, but the harm it causes can be very real,” Rowe said.

Rowe added that students do not have to create the original content to contribute to the harm. Sharing or forwarding it can extend the damage and may result in school consequences and, in some cases, legal consequences, he said.

“Anything related to AI — it’s a bit of a game of Whac-A-Mole, just because the technology is evolving very quickly,” said Debra Jacobson, general counsel of the Illinois Association of School Boards. “Kids are often way ahead on technology and what they’re doing with it so that can contribute to the challenge. I don’t think that’s anything necessarily new, but I think the trend has just been accelerating.”

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

New regulations on intoxicating hemp are ‘long overdue,’ Pritzker says

By Ben Szalinski Capitol News Illinois

bszalinski@capitolnewsillinois.com

A wide-ranging new state law on hemp and other cannabis regulations was “long overdue,” Gov. JB Pritzker said Thursday at an event in Chicago to celebrate the new law he signed last month.

Senate Bill 3222 makes a variety of changes to the state’s cannabis laws but chiefly introduces new regulations for intoxicating hemp products. It immediately bans the sale of the previously unregulated products such as delta-8 to those under 21and now regulates intoxicating hemp under the state’s existing cannabis laws.

“While our regulated cannabis market has been operating under those strict standards, using a federal loophole, an entirely separate market emerged for intoxicating hemp products, creating real risks to the public, especially for our kids,” Pritzker said. “Intoxicating hemp products have been sold over the counter without the safeguards consumers deserve, and until

now without the protections needed to keep them out of the hands of young people.”

Intoxicating hemp products now must be sold in child-proof packages. It also bans what supporters of regulation call misleading advertising and packaging that is designed to appeal to children, such as packaging the products in a way designed to look like common snacks.

“These are not harmless products that carry real risks for young children and young people,” said Dr. Mark Butterly, the chief medical officer at Advocate Aurora Children’s Hospital. “These products can impair judgments, affecting the developing brain, and send children to our emergency departments.”

The law is years in the making after legislators debated how to regulate hemp. Proposals ranged from sweeping bans on hemp products to introducing an entirely new framework of regulations.

Reforms Pritzker supported stalled in early 2025 after fighting between Pritzker, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and

House Democrats. The governor endorsed a Senate-passed bill, but the House declined to take it up after a big blow up in a private caucus meeting where Pritzker said members of his administration were verbally abused.

Johnson’s team opposed the Pritzkersupported bill. Pritzker bashed the mayor afterward, saying he rarely reaches out to discuss issues with Pritzker, though the governor said he doubts Johnson’s opposition stalled the measure.

But this spring, there was little fighting over hemp and cannabis reforms and the bill was introduced in the final days of session without drama.

Other reforms

Beginning Nov. 12, non-intoxicating CBD products with less than 0.4 milligrams of THC will be allowed to be sold outside the regulated market.

With more businesses that sell intoxicating products now subject to regulation, the law also allows the state to issue 45 unused

infuser licenses to businesses in January to applicants with prior experience under the state’s social equity laws and add 100 new licenses in 2028.

“As industries evolve, our laws must also,” Pritzker said. “Today, we are strengthening protections for children, we are expanding access for patients, we’re advancing social equity even further, and we’re making our regulatory system operate more efficiently and better for everyone.”

The bill also made several changes to the state’s existing cannabis laws.

All dispensaries in the state will be able to register as medical dispensaries, ending previous restrictions that distinguished between those that could sell medical products or only ones for recreational use. The new changes will also allow medical patients to pick up cannabis curbside or through a drive-thru. More conditions will also qualify patients to receive a medical cannabis prescription.

Environment deterioration is more than climate change

By Dr. Robert Vogl, Ph.D. Illinois Renewable Energy Association

Contributor

We retired somewhat early from our teaching careers at Northern Illinois University as priorities within the university were changing. The change in priorities was reflected in budget allocations and discussions were underway regarding our faculty being reassigned to teach in DeKalb.

We decided to retire and continue to focus on our environment and energy interests by joining or creating nonprofit organizations relying on grants, and our pensions to fund our efforts.

When we contacted the late Frank Schier he asked us to write for The Rock River Times on environmental and energy issues. We continued to write for the new owner, Josh Johnson, and appreciate his continued support. With Sonia’s passing I continue to write and our daughter Linnea has taken over Sonia’s role of editing the articles.

There are so many environmental, energy and social issues needing to be addressed that it is a challenge to decide what topics to cover. An article in the Energy Skeptic recently pointed out the excessive focus in the media on climate change while a myriad of other existential

threats exists known collectively as a polycrisis receive far less attention.(The following three paragraphs are based on the Energy Skeptic’s concern.)

The article appearing in Peak Everything, Overshoot, & Collapse; Climate Change dominates news coverage at expense of other existential planetary boundaries. The introductory paragraph highlights overpopulation as the driver of the overall crisis with the severity and magnitude of it made possible by fossil fuels which serve to hide the deep trouble we are in.

Fresh water pumped from deep within the earth serves to grow food during times of drought, homes and buildings rebuilt after natural disasters, factory ships harvesting fish leading to their collapse, industrial agriculture and food distribution dependent on fossil fuels when human and animal muscle could not do the permanent harm.

The article is organized into seven major categories with multiple points under each category. The evidence for the lack of attention to issues beyond that of climate change cited the number of articles appearing in four media sites, Scholar Google, USA Today, Wall Street Journal, and NYT as the basis of their conclusion regarding the focus on climate change articles in the media.

If the polycrisis continues to get worse the Earth’s system may go beyond the planetary boundaries causing irreversible changes such as heatwaves, mass extinctions and the ability of the planet to support life. Seven of the 9 planetary boundaries have already been exceeded. They include climate change, biodiversity loss, land-system change, freshwater change, biochemical flows, ocean acidification, novel entities (like PFAs, synthetic chemicals, plastics). Only two, atmospheric loading and stratospheric ozone depletion are not exceeding the boundary.

While I try to cover a range of issues in my articles, I also tend to stress climate change. We appear to dramatically underestimate the effects of climate change already occurring while ignoring its potential to accelerate from carbon sources not included in current carbon models.

Exceeding the planetary boundaries results from the activities engaged in by humans that could be changed to be less environmentally destructive The existing efforts to move society toward a more sustainable system are far from adequate to the existential threats society is facing.

As our nation celebrates its 250 birthday

the scientific community reminds us that during all those years we ignored or downplayed the importance of a healthy planet to all forms of life. The other day a local farmer asked me if I too remember how stable the weather was when we were growing up. His question surprised me as the only climate related comments we shared over the years were related to the need for more rain. If the thoughts of a man of the soil connect with those of a climate scientist we might have a base on which to build political support for addressing climate change.

The recent federal executive order supporting regenerative agriculture is a small but important environmental initiative. Another encouraging local solar opportunity will be covered at the Sustain Rockford July 8th monthly meeting, Engineer Kavi Chintam of Illinois Vote Solar will speak on “All about plug in Solar” The meeting starts at 5:15 and ends at 6:15. It is held at the Prairie Street Brewing Company.

In closing I want to acknowledge that our family has had a good life living in the United States but we are concerned about the quality of life for future generations if environmental quality continues to deteriorate.

FAUST LANDMARK APARTMENTS

• Subsidized Housing: Rent based on income, if qualify

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Summit International Education LLC; Summit International Education LLC; Bintai Wang as R/A for Summit International Education LLC; Bintai Wang as R/A Summit International Education LLC; Illinois Secretary of State for Summit International Education LLC; Occupant; Occupant; Lori Gummow, County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois; Claimants, Judgment Creditors, and Decree Creditors, if any of the above described as “Unknown Owners”; “Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots”.

TAX DEED NO.: 2026-TX-0000177 FILED: 6/18/2026

TAKE NOTICE

County of Winnebago

Date Premises Sold: November 18, 2025

Certificate No.: 202401456

Sold for General Taxes of (Year):

2024 Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special Assessment Number: N/A

Warrant No.: N/A Installment No.: N/A

THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES

Property Located at: 1201 North Bell School Road, Rockford, IL 61107

Legal Description or Property Index No.: 12-23-201-014

This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on November 19, 2026. The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6 month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming.

This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before November 19, 2026.

This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County in 400 West State Street, Rockford, IL 61101, Room 426, on December 18, 2026 at 9:30 AM.

You may be present at this hearing, but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time.

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM

IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY Redemption can be made at any time on or before November 19, 2026 by applying to the County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois at the Office of the County Clerk in Rockford, Illinois.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

CONTACT THE COUNTY CLERK

404 Elm Street Suite 101

Rockford, IL 61101

815-319-4253

Private Equity Group, LLC. Purchaser or Assignee June 26, 2026 I3289911

P27420R TRRT 7/22

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Finn Rentals, LLC; Finn Rentals, LLC; Jeffrey Finn as R/A for Finn Rentals, LLC; Jeffrey Finn as R/A for Finn Rentals, LLC; Occupant; Arkay Autowerks LLC; Bluefire Fabrication; Branning Auto Body, Inc; Kelvin Branning; Lori Gummow, County Clerk of

Winnebago County, Illinois; Claimants, Judgment Creditors, and Decree Creditors, if any of the above described as “Unknown Owners”; “Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots”.

TAX DEED NO.: 2026-TX-0000176 FILED: 6/18/2026 TAKE NOTICE

County of Winnebago

Date Premises Sold: November 18, 2025

Certificate No.: 202400119

Sold for General Taxes of (Year): 2024 Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special Assessment Number: N/A

Warrant No.: N/A Installment No.: N/A

THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES

Property Located at: 5344 Stern Drive, Roscoe, IL 61073

Legal Description or Property

Index No.: 08-09-127-003

This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on November 19, 2026.

The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6 month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales.

Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming.

This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before November 19, 2026.

This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County in 400 West State Street, Rockford, IL 61101, Room 426, on December 18, 2026 at 9:30 AM.

You may be present at this hearing, but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time.

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY

Redemption can be made at any time on or before November 19, 2026 by applying to the County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois at the Office of the County Clerk in Rockford, Illinois. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT THE COUNTY CLERK 404 Elm Street Suite 101 Rockford, IL 61101 815-319-4253

Private Equity Group, LLC. Purchaser or Assignee June 25, 2026 I3289912 P27421R TRRT 7/22

n n n TO: Ramirez and Maust Developments LLC; Ramirez and Maust Developments LLC; United States Corporation Agent as R/A for Ramirez and Maust Developments LLC; Mike Maust as Manager for Ramirez and Maust Developments LLC; Josue Ramirez as Manager for Ramirez and Maust Developments LLC; Josue Ramirez as Manager for Ramirez and Maust Developments LLC; Occupant; Petry Design; Kathleen Simmert; Aaron Petry; Property Manager for; Midland States Bank; Midland States Bank; Lori Gummow, County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois Claimants, Judgment Creditors, and Decree Creditors, if any of the above described as “Unknown

Owners”; “Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots”.

TAX DEED NO.: 2026-TX-0000175

FILED: 6/18/2026

TAKE NOTICE

County of Winnebago

Date Premises Sold: November 18, 2025

Certificate No.: 202400232

Sold for General Taxes of (Year):

2024 Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special Assessment Number: N/A

Warrant No.: N/A Installment No.: N/A

THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES

Property Located at: 6801

Audree Lane, Loves Park, IL 61111

Legal Description or Property Index No.: 08-34-404-011

This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on November 19, 2026.

The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6 month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming.

This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before November 19, 2026.

This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County in 400 West State Street, Rockford, IL 61101, Room 426, on December 18, 2026 at 9:30 AM.

You may be present at this hearing, but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time.

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY

Redemption can be made at any time on or before November 19, 2026 by applying to the County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois at the Office of the County Clerk in Rockford, Illinois.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT THE COUNTY CLERK 404 Elm Street Suite 101 Rockford, IL 61101

815-319-4253

Private Equity Group, LLC. Purchaser or Assignee June 25, 2026 I3289913 P27422R TRRT 7/22 n n n TO:

Buddys Gasoline LLC; Buddys Gasoline LLC; Ankit Patel as R/A for Buddys Gasoline LLC; Dixitkumar V. Patel as Manager for Buddys Gasoline LLC; Rokykumar Patel as Manager for Buddys Gasoline LLC; Dixitkumar V. Patel as Manager for Buddys Gasoline LLC; Buddys Gasoline LLC; Ankit Patel as R/A for Buddys Gasoline LLC; Occupant; Halal Buck Buck Inc.; Huck’s 361; Martin & Bayley, Inc.; Phillips 66; RFORD BP, Inc.; State Oil Co;. Kirit D. Patel; BP Oil; City of Rockford City Council; City of Rockford c/o City Clerk; PHD Investments LLC; Hemant Shah as R/A for PHD Investments LLC; Hemant Shah as R/A for PHD Investments LLC; Hemant Shah as R/A for PHD Investments LLC; Hemant Shah as R/A for

PHD Investments LLC; Lori Gummow, County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois; Claimants, Judgment Creditors, and Decree Creditors, if any of the above described as “Unknown Owners”; “Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots”.

TAX DEED NO.: 2026-TX-0000178

FILED: 6/18/2026

TAKE NOTICE

County of Winnebago

Date Premises Sold: November 18, 2025

Certificate No.: 202401593

Sold for General Taxes of (Year): 2024

Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special Assessment Number: N/A Warrant No.: N/A Installment No.: N/A

THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES

Property Located at: 2542 Stowmarket Avenue, Rockford, IL 61108

Legal Description or Property Index No.: 12-33-453-001

This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on November 19, 2026. The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6 month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming.

This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before November 19, 2026.

This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County in 400 West State Street, Rockford, IL 61101, Room 426, on December 18, 2026 at 9:30 AM.

You may be present at this hearing, but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time.

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM

IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY

Redemption can be made at any time on or before November 19, 2026 by applying to the County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois at the Office of the County Clerk in Rockford, Illinois.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

CONTACT THE COUNTY CLERK 404 Elm Street Suite 101 Rockford, IL 61101 815-319-4253

Private Equity Group, LLC. Purchaser or Assignee June 26, 2026

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n n n TO: 1545 Temple LLC; 1545 Temple LLC; Illinois Corporation Service Company as R/A for 1545 Temple LLC; 1696 Holdco, LLC as Manager for 1545 Temple LLC; Argonaut Servicing, LLC as Manager for 1545 Temple LLC; 1545 Temple, LLC; Occupant; Trustwell Living at Cherryvale Place; Genesis Health; Loyalton of Rockford; Wells Fargo Corporate and Investing Banking; Wells Fargo Corporate and Investing Banking; Lori Gummow, County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois; Claimants, Judgment Creditors, and Decree Creditors, if any of the above described as “Unknown Owners”; “Unknown owners or parties

interested in said land or lots”

TAX DEED NO.: 2026-TX-0000179

FILED: 6/18/2026

TAKE NOTICE

County of Winnebago

Date Premises Sold: November 18, 2025

Certificate No.: 202401599 Sold for General Taxes of (Year): 2024 Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special Assessment Number: N/A Warrant No.: N/A Installment No.: N/A

THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES

Property Located at: 1579 Temple Lane, Rockford, IL 61112

Legal Description or Property Index No.: 12-35-126-004

This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on November 19, 2026.

The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6 month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming.

This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before November 19, 2026.

This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County in 400 West State Street, Rockford, IL 61101, Room 426, on December 18, 2026 at 9:30 AM.

You may be present at this hearing, but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time.

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY

Redemption can be made at any time on or before November 19, 2026 by applying to the County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois at the Office of the County Clerk in Rockford, Illinois. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT THE COUNTY CLERK 404 Elm Street Suite 101 Rockford, IL 61101 815-319-4253

Private Equity Group, LLC. Purchaser or Assignee June 26, 2026 I3289914

P27424R TRRT 7/22 n n n TO: Jeffrey P. Finn; Jeffrey P. Finn; Jeffrey P. Finn; Occupant; Morse Electric Inc; The Rockwell Group; Vintage Spokes; Cassie Morse; PNC Bank, N.A. as Successor to National City Bank of the Midwest; PNC Bank, N.A. as Successor to National City Bank of the Midwest; Lori Gummow, County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois; Claimants, Judgment Creditors, and Decree Creditors, if any of the above described as “Unknown Owners”; “Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots” TAX DEED NO.: 2026-TX-0000180 FILED: 6/18/2026

TAKE NOTICE

County of Winnebago

Date Premises Sold: November 18, 2025

Certificate No.: 202400283

Sold for General Taxes of (Year):

2024 Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special Assessment Number: N/A

Warrant No.: N/A Installment No.: N/A

THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES

Property Located at: 4560 Shepered Trail, Rockford, IL 61103

Legal Description or Property Index No.: 07-36-351-013

This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on November 19, 2026. The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6 month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming.

This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before November 19, 2026.

This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County in 400 West State Street, Rockford, IL 61101, Room 426, on December 18, 2026 at 9:30 AM. You may be present at this hearing, but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time.

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY

Redemption can be made at any time on or before November 19, 2026 by applying to the County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois at the Office of the County Clerk in Rockford, Illinois. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT THE COUNTY CLERK 404 Elm Street Suite 101 Rockford, IL 61101 815-319-4253

Private Equity Group, LLC. Purchaser or Assignee June 25, 2026 I3289918 P27425R TRRT 7/22 n n n TO: 1545 Temple LLC; 1545 Temple LLC; Illinois Corporation Service Company as R/A for 1545 Temple LLC; 1696 Holdco, LLC as Manager for 1545 Temple LLC; Argonaut Servicing, LLC as Manager for 1545 Temple LLC; 1545 Temple LLC; Occupant; Assisted Living Concepts Inc; Cherryvale Place; Brookdale Senior Living Communities, Inc; Emeritus Corp; Loyalton of Rockford; Trustwell Living at Cherryvane Place; Marion E. Wentz; James H. Aitken; Lorenzo H. Capes; Rayma Louise Larson; Lucille J. Bartosiak; Shirley A. Grant; James M. Sima; Donald M. Thomas; Ann E. Gregorich; Ann M. McDaniel; Robert J. Sanders; Beryls Country Ceramics; Wells Fargo Corporate and Investing Banking; Wells Fargo Corporate and Investing Banking; Lori Gummow, County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois; Claimants, Judgment Creditors, and Decree Creditors, if any of the above described as “Unknown Owners”; “Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots”.

TAX DEED NO.: 2026-TX-0000183 FILED: 6/18/2026

TAKE NOTICE

County of Winnebago

Date Premises Sold: November 18, 2025

Certificate No.: 202401601

Sold for General Taxes of (Year):

2024

Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special Assessment Number: N/A

Warrant No.: N/A Installment No.: N/A

THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES

Property Located at: 1545 Temple Lane, Rockford, IL 61112

Legal Description or Property Index No.: 12-35-126-011

This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on November 19, 2026.

The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6 month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming.

This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before November 19, 2026.

This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County in 400 West State Street, Rockford, IL 61101, Room 426, on December 18, 2026 at 9:30 AM.

You may be present at this hearing, but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time.

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY Redemption can be made at any time on or before November 19, 2026 by applying to the County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois at the Office of the County Clerk in Rockford, Illinois.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT THE COUNTY CLERK 404 Elm Street Suite 101 Rockford, IL 61101 815-319-4253 Private Equity Group, LLC. Purchaser or Assignee June 26, 2026 I3289922 27426R TRRT 7/22 n n n TO: Manuel Silva a/k/a Manuel Silva, Sr.; Manuel Silva a/k/a Manuel Silva, Sr.; Manuel Silva a/k/a Manuel Silva, Sr.; Manuel Silva a/k/a Manuel Silva, Sr.; Occupant; Manuel Silva, Jr.; Advia Credit Union f/k/a First American Credit Union; Advia Credit Union f/k/a First American Credit Union; Smith Amundsen, LLC as Attorneys in 2020-CH-0000296; Attorney General for the State of Illinois Department of Revenue; State of Illinois Department of Revenue; State of Illinois Department of Revenue; Advia Credit Union f/k/a First American Credit Union; Lori Gummow, County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois; Claimants, Judgment Creditors, and Decree Creditors, if any of the above described as “Unknown Owners”; “Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots”.

TAX DEED NO.: 2026-TX-0000185 FILED: 6/18/2026

TAKE NOTICE

County of Winnebago

Date Premises Sold: November 18, 2025

Certificate No.: 202401846

Sold for General Taxes of (Year): 2024

Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special Assessment Number: N/A Warrant No.: N/A Installment No.: N/A

THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES

Property Located at: 250 South Park Avenue, South Beloit, IL 61080

Legal Description or Property Index No.: 04-05-253-041

This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on November 19, 2026.

The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6 month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming.

This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before November 19, 2026.

This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County in 400 West State Street, Rockford, IL 61101, Room 426, on December 18, 2026 at 9:30 AM. You may be present at this hearing, but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time.

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY Redemption can be made at any time on or before November 19, 2026 by applying to the County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois at the Office of the County Clerk in Rockford, Illinois.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT THE COUNTY CLERK 404 Elm Street Suite 101 Rockford, IL 61101 815-319-4253 Private Equity Group, LLC. Purchaser or Assignee June 26, 2026 I3289920 P27427R TRRT 7/22 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: SAMANTHA JOAN PHILIP, Petitioner, vs. NATHAN ANDREW PHILIP, Respondent. Case No. 2025-DC-432 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to Respondent Nathan Andrew Philip that Petitioner Samantha Joan Philip has caused to be filed a PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE and other relief in the above-captioned cause of action. You are further notified that if you fail to file an answer or otherwise appear on or before August 3, 2026, a judgment by default may be entered against you at any time thereafter for the relief requested in the petition.

/s/ Samantha Joan Philip, Petitioner 27407R TRRT 7/15

n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS

PROBATE DIVISION

In the Matter of:

JANET E. RAINWATER, Decedent.

2026-PR-0000105

CLAIM NOTICE

NOTICE is given of the death of JANET E. RAINWATER, who died on March 24, 2026. Letters of Office were issued on June 16, 2026, to RANDY W. RAINWATER of 2910 S. Main Street, Rockford, Illinois 61102, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is Douglas R. Henry, of Barrick, Switzer, Long, Balsley & Van Evera, LLP, 6833 Stalter Drive, Rockford, Illinois 61108.

Claims against the Estate may be filed on or before December 24, 2026, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975 as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred.

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

Copies of claims filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office, Probate Division, must be mailed or delivered to the Estate legal representative and to their attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed.

Dated: June 18, 2026

/s/ Randy W. Rainwater, Successor Executor

DOUGLAS R. HENRY - #6229426

BARRICK, SWITZER, LONG, BALSLEY & VAN EVERA, LLP

6833 Stalter Drive Rockford, IL 61108 (815) 962-6611

dhenry@bslbv.com

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n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO

This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a food service/truck business in said County and State under the name of For the Love of Tacos at the following post office addresses: 12246 Center Rd., Durand, IL 61024; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Mariah Angelique Nimtz; Leslie Scott Nimtz

SIGNED: Mariah Angelique Nimtz

6/26/26

SIGNED: Leslie Scott Nimtz

6/26/26

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 26th day of June, A.D. 2026. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Teresa Bravo, Deputy Clerk

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WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, -v.-

JOANN M. PORTER

AKA JOANN PORTER; CONNEXUS CREDIT UNION

SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO HERITAGE CREDIT UNION; COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO; SWEDISH AMERICAN HEALTH SYSTEM CORPORATION; STATE OF ILLINOIS

DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE; CITY OF LOVES PARK; Defendants. 2025-FC-0000436 6711 Louden Dr., Loves Park, IL 61111

NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 4/1/2026, an agent of Auction.com, LLC will conduct the Online Only auction at www.auction.com, with the bidding window opening on 8/3/2026 at 10:00 AM CDT and closing on August 5, 2026 at 10:00 AM subject to extension, and will sell at public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate. LOT FIFTY-NINE (59) AS DESIGNATED UPON PLAT NO. 3 OF FOREST RIDGE NORTH, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 21, TOWNSHIP 45 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 41 OF PLATS ON PAGE 31B IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 6711 Louden Dr., Loves Park, IL 61111 Property Index No. 08-21376-028

The real estate is improved with a Single Family Residence. The judgment amount was $83,246.73 Sale Terms: Full Sale Terms are available on the property page at www.auction.com by entering 6711 Louden Dr. into the search bar. If sold to anyone other than the Plaintiff, the winning bidder must pay the full bid amount within twenty-four (24) hours of the auction’s end. All payments must be certified funds. No third-party checks will be accepted. All bidders will need to register at www. auction.com prior to placing a bid. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a certificate of sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property, prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by the Condominium property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9 (g) (l) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701 (C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, contact Plaintiffs attorney: Diaz Anselmo & Associates, LLC (630) 453-6960 please refer to file number 6746224235. Auction.com, LLC 100 N LaSalle St., Suite 1400, Chicago, IL 60602 - 872-225-4985 You can also visit www.auction.com. Attorney File No. 6746-224235 Case Number: 2025-FC-0000436 NOTE: PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, YOU ARE ADVISED THAT PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR

ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

I3289794 P27394R TRRT 7/15 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

WINNEBAGO COUNTY, 400 WEST STATE STREET, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF Gloria Ann Benner, DECEASED.

26 PR 147

Notice is given to creditors of the death of the above named decedent. Letters of office were issued to Jennifer Cellitti, 2 NW 35th Place, Cape Coral, Florida 33993, as Independent Administrator, whose attorney of record is Thomas K. Prindable, Cogan & Power, PC, 1 East Wacker Drive, 38th Floor, Chicago, Illinois 60601.

The estate will be administered without court supervision, unless under section 5/28-4 of the Probate Act Ill. Compiled Stat. 1992, Ch. 755, par. 5/28-4) any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the clerk.

Claims against the estate may be filed with the clerk or with the representative, or both, on or before January 16, 2027, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by section 5/18-3 of the Probate Act, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

E-filing is now mandatory for documents in civil cases with limited exemptions. To e-file, you must first create an account with an e-filing service provider. Visit http://efile.illinoiscourts.gov/service-providers.htm to learn more and to select a service provider. If you need additional help or have trouble e-filing, visit http://www.illinoiscourts.gov/FAQ/gethelp.asp.

Thomas K. Prindable Cogan & Power, P.C., (2255340)

1 East Wacker Drive, 38th Floor Chicago, Illinois 60601 (312) 477-2500 I3289870

P27395R TRRT 7/15 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTYROCKFORD, ILLINOIS Federal National Mortgage Association PLAINTIFF Vs. Walter Simmons; Sam Simmons Jr.; Terrence Simmons; Christopher Simmons; H. Michele Waite; Monica Robinson; Cynthia Simmons; Ramona Simmons; Cordelia Barker; New Towne Condominium Home Owners’ Association; Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Yvonne I. Boyd; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants; Amy L. Silvestri, as Special Representative for Yvonne I. Boyd (deceased) DEFENDANTS No. 2026-FC-0000135 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION

NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: Monica Robinson Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Yvonne I. Boyd

Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants

That this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit:

COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 5006 Diane Court, Unit 5 Rockford, IL 61108 and which said Mortgage was made by: Yvonne I. Boyd the Mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for Midwest Community Bank, as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Winnebago County, Illinois, as Document No. 20131040330; and for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law and that the said suit is now pending. NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this Court, Thomas A. Klein Clerk of the Circuit Court 400 West State Street, Room 108 Rockford, IL 61101 on or before July 31, 2026, A DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU AT ANY TIME AFTER THAT DAY AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRAYER OF SAID COMPLAINT.

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C.

Attorneys for Plaintiff 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100 Burr Ridge, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300

DuPage # 15170 Winnebago # 531

Our File No. 14-26-01224

NOTE: This law firm is a debt collector.

I3289692 P27396R TRRT 7/15

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ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION

STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO

This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a music performance business in said County and State under the name of Los Claveles at the following post office addresses: 928 S. 6th St., Rockford, IL 61104; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Oscar Sifuentes-Medellin

SIGNED: Oscar SifuentesMedellin 6/15/26

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 15th day of June, A.D. 2026. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Teresa Bravo, Deputy Clerk 27391R TRRT 7/8

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ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION

STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO

This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a industrial construction business in said County and State under the name of Thunder Exterior Solutions at the following post office addresses: 915 West St., Rockford, IL 61102; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Javier Castellanos Santiago

SIGNED: Javier Castellanos Santiago 6/17/26

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 17th day of June, A.D. 2026. Lori Gummow, County Clerk

Giselle Mandujano, Deputy Clerk 27392R TRRT 7/8

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

PROBATE DIVISION

IN RE THE ESTATE OF: OUSMANE TANOR DIENG, Deceased. CASE NO. 2026 PR 133 CLAIM NOTICE

NOTICE is given of the death of OUSMANE TANOR DIENG. Letters of Office were issued on June 4, 2026 to, BAMBY DIENG, who is the legal

representative of the estate. The attorneys for the estate are John M. Gilbert, Gilbert Law Offices, 5010 N. 2nd Street, Loves Park, Illinois 61111. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before December 24, 2026, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by 755 ILCS 5/18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975 as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date as stated above shall be barred.

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

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

/s/ John M. Gilbert

John M. Gilbert

Attorney for Administrator

Attorney John M. Gilbert 5010 N. 2nd Street

Loves Park, IL 61111

Phone (815) 877-2500

Fax (815) 877-2300

27389R TRRT 7/8 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS

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

In the Matter of the Estate of DAWN ALMS, Deceased.

CASE NO.: 2026 PR 56 CLAIM NOTICE

NOTICE: Dawn Alms died on January 17, 2026, a resident of Winnebago County, Illinois. On March 26, 2026, Carol Bunting was appointed Executor of her estate. The Executor’s address is 906 Greglynn Street, Machesney Park, Illinois 61115. The attorneys for the Executor are Fabiano Law Offices, 321 West State Street, Ste. 301, Rockford, Illinois. Claims against the estate must be filed on or before January 1, 2027. Any claim not filed by that date will be barred. Claims may be filed with the Probate Division of the Circuit Clerk Office, Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois, 61101, or with the Executor and Fabiano Law Offices or with all of them.

Copies of claims filed with the Probate Clerk’s Office must be mailed or delivered to the Administrator and her Attorneys, within ten (10) days after the Claim is filed. Dated: June 29, 2026 /s/THOMAS M. FABIANO, Attorney for Petitioner CAROL BUNTING, Executor of the Estate Fabiano Law Offices

ATTORNEY THOMAS M. FABIANOARDC#-621058

321 W. State Street, Suite 301 Rockford, IL 61101

PH: (815) 965-6781

FX: (815) 965-6782

Email: thomasfabiano@yahoo.com

cc: tonshacarter321@aol.com 27406R TRRT 7/15

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ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION

STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO

This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a warehouse business in said County and State under the name of TNTEA at the following post office addresses: 227 7th St., Rockford, IL 61104; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Tien Quang Nguyen

SIGNED: Tien Quang Nguyen 6/15/26

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 15th day of June, A.D. 2026. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Krystal Soto, Deputy Clerk 27408R TRRT 7/15 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO

This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a merchandising business in said County and State under the name of Zenixx Whimsies at the following post office addresses: 6436 Muirfield Ln., Rockford, IL 61114; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Sarah Catherine Scott SIGNED: Sarah Catherine Scott 6/23/26

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 23rd day of June, A.D. 2026. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Teresa Bravo, Deputy Clerk 27409R TRRT 7/15 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO GUADALUPE MONTIEL, Individually PLAINTIFF, vs. U.S BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, As Trustee of NRZ Recovery Trust A Delaware Corporation UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Collectively DEFENDANTS, Case No. 2026-CH-11 NOTICE

Notice is hereby given to U.S. Bank National Association, As Trustee of NRZ Recovery Trust, that a quiet title action has been filed in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Illinois, concerning the following real property; Common Address: 2525 Sandy Hollow Road, Rockford, Illinois, 61109.

PIN: 16-07-104-004

Legal Description: Part of the Northwest Quarter (1/4) of Section Seven (7), Township 43 North, Range 2 East of the Third Principal Meridian bounded and described as follows, to-wit: Beginning at a point at the North line of said Section one thousand fifty and forty-three hundredths (1050.43) feet East of the Northwest Quarter (1/4) of said Section; thence South one hundred ninety-three (193) feet to a point one thousand fifty-two and sixteen hundredths (1052.16) feet East of the West line of said Section, measured on a line parallel with the North line of said section: thence West parallel with the North line of said section one hundred (100) feet; thence North one hundred ninety-three (193) feet to a point in the North line of said section nine hundred fifty and forty-three hundredths (950.43) feet East of the Northwest corner of said section; thence East on the North line of said section one hundred (100) feet to the place of beginning; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois.

The Complaint seeks to quiet title to the above-described property and to determine that any claimed mortgage interest, or other interest of U.S Bank National Association is invalid, released, extinguished, barred, or otherwise without legal effect as against Plaintiff’s title. Unless you file an answer or otherwise appear on or

before August 1st, 2026 a default judgment may be entered against you for the relief requested in the Complaint.

The next court date is August 26th, 2026, AT 9:30 a.m. before her Honor Judge Fabiano in Courtroom 412 usually occupied by her as a Court Room, or in her absence, before any other Judge that may be presiding in said Courtroom, in the Court House in Winnebago County in Rockford, Illinois.

Dated: 6/30/2026 /s/ Christian Solares

Name: CHRISTIAN SOLARES

Attorney at Law Address: 4855 E State St Ste 24

City: Rockford, IL 61108

Telephone: 815/312-1703

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In the Circuit Court of the 17th Judicial Circuit Winnebago County, Illinois In the Matter of: JOE R. MAAVICH, Decedent. Case No. 2026-PR-152

PUBLICATION NOTICE TO CREDITORS and CLAIMANTS

Notice is given of the death of JOE R. MAAVICH, who died on September 21, 2021, a resident of Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois. Letters of Office were issued on June 18, 2026, and the Independent Executor for the estate is JOE R. MAAVICH, 5891 Page Place, Rockford, IL 61101. The attorney for the estate is Amanda J. Martinez, 5732 E. Riverside Blvd., #201, Loves Park, IL 61111. Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of this Court at 400 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61101 or with the representatives, or both, on or before January 8, 2027, any claim not filed within the period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representatives and to the attorney within 10 days after it had been filed. The estate will be administered without Court supervision unless an interested party terminates independent supervision administration by filing a petition to terminate under Section 28-4 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/28-4).

Attorney Amanda J. Martinez ARDC#: 6287970

The Law Office of Amanda Adams Martinez LLC 5732 E. Riverside Blvd., #201 Loves Park, IL 61111 815-491-8065 amartinez@adamsmartinezlaw. com

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ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO

This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a cleaning business in said County and State under the name of Family Cleaning Service at the following post office addresses: 327 Tay St., Rockford, IL 61102; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Jaquella Nichole Anderson SIGNED: Jaquella Nichole Anderson 6/29/26

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 29th day of June, A.D. 2026. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Teresa Bravo, Deputy Clerk 27439R TRRT 7/22 n n n NOTICE OF SALE

Personal Property stored by the following individuals from A Place for Space Self Storage L.L.C. P.O. Box 8116 Rockford IL 61126, a self-service storage facility, operated by A Place for Space Self Storage L.L.C. shall be sold at public auction at the address listed below. The Auction will be held on or after 7/31/26 at 9:00am to enforce the Owner’s Lien thereon. If there

are no bidders, the property will be otherwise disposed of by the owner. Any vehicles sold will not have a title provided to the buyer. Auction begins at 9am, all other locations immediately follow. Units Located at 5112 Linden Rd Rockford IL 61109 at 9:00am Aanijah Conley Unit #082; Gregory Burnley Unit #092; Melissa Bielefeldt Unit #114; Cayden Bielema Unit #146; Dilonda Page Unit #193; Terrica Stephenson Unit #230; David Carey Unit #262; Steven Wraith Unit #361; Kawonia Neely Unit #433; Dakota Cory Unit #451. Units Located at 3722 Baxter Rd Rockford IL 61109 immediately following.

Donna Bodoh Unit #B026; Nikki Mitchell Unit #B044; Angel Armagost Unit #B068; Tiffanny Meyer Unit #RV007. Units located at 5315 Sandy Hollow Rd Rockford IL 61109 immediately following.

Craig Tamblyn Unit #S031; Shenita Moton Unit #S070. Units located at 1619 N Meridian Rd Rockford IL 61103 immediately following.

Kimberly Nighswonger Unit #M056; Carmen Gaytan Unit #M121. Units located at 1821 W Chrysler Dr Belvidere IL 61008 immediately following.

Joe Kauss Unit #C003.

If the unit is not paid in full by Friday, July 24th, 2026 at 4 pm your unit will be sold to the highest bidder at public auction on Friday, July 31st 2026. To register as a buyer please arrive 15 minutes prior to the auction with proper identification and payment. Please register at our office located at 5112 Linden Rd Rockford IL 61109. A Place for Space Self Storage L.L.C. 27438R TRRT 7/15 n n n

ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION

STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO

This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a home micro bakery business in said County and State under the name of Sweet Stick at the following post office addresses: 10111 Debbie Lane, Machesney Park, IL 61115; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Tracy Michele Ashman

SIGNED: Tracy Michele Ashman 7/1/26

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 1st day of July, A.D. 2026. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Krystal Soto, Deputy Clerk 27440R TRRT 7/22 n n n

ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO

This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a permanent jewelry business in said County and State under the name of Aster Links & Co at the following post office addresses: 1044 Timothy Drive, Rockford, IL 61108; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Rebecca Hyser

SIGNED: Rebecca Hyser 6/25/26

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 25th day of June, A.D. 2026. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Mary McRae, Deputy Clerk 27441R TRRT 7/22

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CASE NO. 2026-TX-0000133

FILED: May 8, 2026

To: Winnebago County Clerk, 404 Elm Street, Rockford, IL 61101; Kent A Lutes, 7127 Dusty Trl, Roscoe, IL 61073; Jill Lutes, 7127 Dusty Trl, Roscoe, IL 61073; their spouses, heirs, devisees, successors or assigns, if any; persons in occupancy or actual possession and unknown owners or parties interested in the hereinafter described real estate.

TAKE NOTICE

COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO, STATE OF ILLINOIS

Date Premises Sold: November 7, 2023

Sold for General Taxes of 2022 Property Index Number:

08-02-154-002

THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES

Property located at: 7127 DUSTY TRL, ROSCOE, IL 61073

This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale has been extended and will expire on November 6, 2026. The amount to redeem is subject to increase at six-month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming.

This notice is also to advise you that on May 8, 2026, a Petition was filed for a tax deed that will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before November 6, 2026.

This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Courtroom 412, 400 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois, at 9:30 A.M. on November 20, 2026. You may be present at this hearing but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time.

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM

IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY

Redemption can be made at any time on or before November 6, 2026, by applying to the County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois, at the County Courthouse in Rockford, Illinois.

For further information contact the Winnebago County Clerk: 404 Elm Street, Rockford, IL 61101; 815-319-4253

GOLD DIAMOND ENTERPRISES CORP

Purchaser or Assignee

DATED: June 30, 2026

/s/ Thomas A. Klein

Winnebago County Clerk of the Circuit Court

Pub: 7/8/26, 7/15/26, 7/22/26 27432R TRRT 7/22

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FILED: May 8, 2026

To:

Winnebago County Clerk, 404 Elm Street, Rockford, IL 61101; Celeste E Bennett, 9627 Baldwin Dr, Loves Park, IL 61111; their spouses, heirs, devisees, successors or assigns, if any; persons in occupancy or actual possession and unknown owners or parties interested in the hereinafter described real estate.

TAKE NOTICE

COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO, STATE OF ILLINOIS

Date Premises Sold: November 7, 2023

Sold for General Taxes of 2022

Property Index Number: 08-30-101-001

THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES

Property located at: 9627

BALDWIN DR, LOVES PARK, IL 61111

This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale has been extended and will expire on November 6, 2026. The amount to redeem is subject to increase at six-month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming.

This notice is also to advise you that on May 8, 2026, a Petition was filed for a tax deed that will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before November 6, 2026.

This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Courtroom 412, 400 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois, at 9:30 A.M. on November 20, 2026. You may be present at this hearing but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time.

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY

Redemption can be made at any time on or before November 6, 2026, by applying to the County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois, at the County Courthouse in Rockford, Illinois.

For further information contact the Winnebago County Clerk: 404 Elm Street, Rockford, IL 61101; 815-319-4253

GOLD DIAMOND ENTERPRISES CORP Purchaser or Assignee

DATED: June 30, 2026 /s/ Thomas A. Klein

Winnebago County Clerk of the Circuit Court Pub: 7/8/26, 7/15/26, 7/22/26 27433R TRRT 7/22 n n n CASE NO. 2026-TX-0000131 FILED: May 8, 2026

To:

Winnebago County Clerk, 404 Elm Street, Rockford, IL 61101; 107ET LLC, 2621 Hanson St Apt 1, Rockford, IL 61109; Byron Bank, Main Office, 200 N Walnut St, PO Box 901, Byron, IL 61010; Victor M. Tellez, 721 Hawthorne Ave, Rockford, IL 61108; Everardo Torres, 2621 Hanson Street, Rockford, IL 61109; Everardo Torres, 1519 12th Ave, Rockford, IL 61104; their spouses, heirs, devisees, successors or assigns, if any; persons in occupancy or actual possession and unknown owners or parties interested in the hereinafter described real estate. TAKE NOTICE

COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO, STATE OF ILLINOIS

Date Premises Sold: November 7, 2023

Sold for General Taxes of 2022

Property Index Number: 11-21-234-010

THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES

Property located at: 232 ALBERT AVE, ROCKFORD, IL 61101

This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale has been extended and will expire on November 6, 2026. The amount to redeem is subject to increase at six-month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the

tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming.

This notice is also to advise you that on May 8, 2026, a Petition was filed for a tax deed that will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before November 6, 2026.

This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Courtroom 412, 400 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois, at 9:30 A.M. on November 20, 2026. You may be present at this hearing but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time.

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM

IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY

Redemption can be made at any time on or before November 6, 2026, by applying to the County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois, at the County Courthouse in Rockford, Illinois.

For further information contact the Winnebago County Clerk: 404 Elm Street, Rockford, IL 61101; 815-319-4253

GOLD DIAMOND ENTERPRISES

CORP

Purchaser or Assignee

DATED: June 30, 2026 /s/ Thomas A. Klein

Winnebago County Clerk of the Circuit Court

Pub: 7/8/26, 7/15/26, 7/22/26 27434R TRRT 7/22

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CASE NO. 2026-TX-0000129

FILED: May 8, 2026 To:

Winnebago County Clerk, 404 Elm Street, Rockford, IL 61101; 107ET LLC, 2621 Hanson St Apt 1, Rockford, IL 61109; Byron Bank, Main Office, 200 N Walnut St, PO Box 901, Byron, IL 61010; Victor M. Tellez, 721 Hawthorne Ave, Rockford, IL 61108; Everardo Torres, 2621 Hanson Street, Rockford, IL 61109; Everardo Torres, 1519 12th Ave, Rockford, IL 61104; their spouses, heirs, devisees, successors or assigns, if any; persons in occupancy or actual possession and unknown owners or parties interested in the hereinafter described real estate.

TAKE NOTICE

COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO, STATE OF ILLINOIS

Date Premises Sold: November 7, 2023

Sold for General Taxes of 2022

Property Index Number: 11-22-101-014

THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES

Property located at: 448 OAKLEY AVE, ROCKFORD, IL 61101

This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale has been extended and will expire on November 6, 2026. The amount to redeem is subject to increase at six-month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming.

This notice is also to advise you that on May 8, 2026, a Petition was filed for a tax deed that will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before November 6, 2026.

This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Courtroom 412, 400 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois, at 9:30 A.M. on November 20, 2026. You may be present at this hearing but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time.

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY

Redemption can be made at any time on or before November 6, 2026, by applying to the County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois, at the County Courthouse in Rockford, Illinois.

For further information contact the Winnebago County Clerk: 404 Elm Street, Rockford, IL 61101; 815-319-4253

GOLD DIAMOND ENTERPRISES CORP

Purchaser or Assignee

DATED: June 30, 2026 /s/ Thomas A. Klein

Winnebago County Clerk of the Circuit Court Pub: 7/8/26, 7/15/26, 7/22/26 27435R TRRT 7/22 n n n

TO:

Herbert S. Potter, Trustee of the Herbert S. Potter Revocable Trust; Herbert S. Potter, Trustee of the Herbert S. Potter Revocable Trust; Unknown Heirs & Devisees for the Estate Herbert S. Potter; Unknown Heirs & Devisees for the Estate Herbert S. Potter; Herbert S. Potter, Trustee of the Herbert S. Potter Revocable Trust; Unknown Heirs & Devisees for the Estate Herbert S. Potter; Occupant; DG Retail, LLC; Dolgencorp, LLC; Dollar General Dist. Center; Osage Properties, L.L.C.; David Antognoli as R/A for Osage Properties, L.L.C.; Robert S. Elkan as Manager for Osage Properties, L.L.C.; David Antognoli as R/A for Osage Properties, L.L.C.; Robert S. Elkan as Manager for Osage Properties, L.L.C.; Goldenberg Heller Antognoli & Rowland, P.C.; Lori Gummow, County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois Claimants, Judgment Creditors, and Decree Creditors, if any of the above described as “Unknown Owners” ; “Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots”.

TAX DEED NO.: 2026-TX-0000184 FILED: 6/18/2026

TAKE NOTICE

County of Winnebago Date Premises Sold: November 18, 2025

Certificate No.: 202401827

Sold for General Taxes of (Year): 2024

Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special Assessment Number: N/A Warrant No.: N/A Installment No.: N/A

THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES

Property Located at: 858 Progressive Lane, South Beloit, IL 61080

Legal Description or Property Index No.: 04-18-102-003

This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on November 19, 2026. The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6 month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming. This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this

property if redemption is not made on or before November 19, 2026. This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County in 400 West State Street, Rockford, IL 61101, Room 426, on December 18, 2026 at 9:30 AM.

You may be present at this hearing, but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time.

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY

Redemption can be made at any time on or before November 19, 2026 by applying to the County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois at the Office of the County Clerk in Rockford, Illinois.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT THE COUNTY CLERK 404 Elm Street Suite 101 Rockford, IL 61101

815-319-4253

Private Equity Group, LLC. Purchaser or Assignee June 26, 2026

I3289919

P27428R TRRT 7/22 n n n CASE NO. 2026-TX-0000130

FILED: May 8, 2026 To:

Winnebago County Clerk, 404 Elm Street, Rockford, IL 61101; Michael J Strand Jr, 1112 22nd St, Rockford, IL 61104; their spouses, heirs, devisees, successors or assigns, if any; persons in occupancy or actual possession and unknown owners or parties interested in the hereinafter described real estate. AMENDED TAKE NOTICE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO, STATE OF ILLINOIS

Date Premises Sold: November 7, 2023

Sold for General Taxes of 2022 Property Index Number: 12-30-356-006 THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES

Property located at: 1112 22ND ST, ROCKFORD, IL 61104

This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale has been extended and will expire on November 6, 2026. The amount to redeem is subject to increase at six-month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming.

This notice is also to advise you that on May 8, 2026, a Petition was filed for a tax deed that will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before November 6, 2026.

This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Courtroom 412, 400 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois, at 9:30 A.M. on November 20, 2026. You may be present at this hearing but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time.

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY

Redemption can be made at any time on or before November 6, 2026, by applying to the County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois, at the County Courthouse in Rockford, Illinois.

For further information contact the Winnebago County Clerk: 404 Elm Street, Rockford, IL 61101; 815-319-4253

GOLD DIAMOND ENTERPRISES CORP

Purchaser or Assignee

DATED: June 30, 2026 /s/ Thomas A. Klein

Winnebago County Clerk of the Circuit Court

Pub: 7/8/26, 7/15/26, 7/22/26 27436R TRRT 7/22 n n n

CASE NO. 2026-TX-0000132 FILED: May 8, 2026 To: Winnebago County Clerk, 404 Elm Street, Rockford, IL 61101; Michael J Strand Jr, 1112 22nd St, Rockford, IL 61104; their spouses, heirs, devisees, successors or assigns, if any; persons in occupancy or actual possession and unknown owners or parties interested in the hereinafter described real estate.

TAKE NOTICE

COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO, STATE OF ILLINOIS

Date Premises Sold: November 7, 2023

Sold for General Taxes of 2022

Property Index Number: 12-30-356-007

THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES

Property located at: 11XX 22ND ST, ROCKFORD, IL 61104

This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale has been extended and will expire on November 6, 2026. The amount to redeem is subject to increase at six-month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming. This notice is also to advise you that on May 8, 2026, a Petition was filed for a tax deed that will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before November 6, 2026. This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Courtroom 412, 400 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois, at 9:30 A.M. on November 20, 2026. You may be present at this hearing but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time.

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY

Redemption can be made at any time on or before November 6, 2026, by applying to the County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois, at the County Courthouse in Rockford, Illinois.

For further information contact the Winnebago County Clerk: 404 Elm Street, Rockford, IL 61101; 815-319-4253 GOLD DIAMOND ENTERPRISES CORP Purchaser or Assignee

DATED: June 30, 2026 /s/ Thomas A. Klein Winnebago County Clerk of the Circuit Court Pub: 7/8/26, 7/15/26, 7/22/26 27437R TRRT 7/22 n n n TO: Superior Self Storage Units, LLC; Superior Self Storage Units, LLC; Courtright Law, LLC as R/A for Superior Self Storage Units, LLC; Guy Varble as Manager for Superior Self Storage Units, LLC; Guy Varble as Manager for Superior Self Storage Units, LLC; Occupant; Property Manager for; Superior Self Storage of Rockford, LLC; Andrew A. Lukashonak; GTE Wireless of thee Midwest Incorporated Indiana; Corporation d/b/a Verizzon Wireless, successor in interest to Rockford MSA Limited Partnership; ATC Sequioa, LLC; ATC Sequioa, LLC; Carolina Capital Reserve

Fund II, LLC; Carolina Capital Reserve Fund I, LLC; Wendy Sweet as R/A for Carolina Capital Reserve Fund II, LLC; Wendy Sweet as R/A for Carolina Capital Reserve Fund I, LLC; Illinois Secretary of State for Wendy Sweet as R/A for Carolina Capital Reserve Fund II, LLC; Illinois Secretary of State for Wendy Sweet as R/A for Carolina Capital Reserve Fund I, LLC; Lori Gummow, County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois; Claimants, Judgment Creditors, and Decree Creditors, if any of the above described as “Unknown Owners”; “Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots”.

TAX DEED NO.: 2026-TX-0000189

FILED: 6/24/2026

TAKE NOTICE

County of Winnebago

Date Premises Sold: November 18, 2025

Certificate No.: 202401746

Sold for General Taxes of (Year): 2024 Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special Assessment Number: N/A

Warrant No.: N/A Installment No.: N/A

THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES

Property Located at: 1711 York Avenue, Rockford, IL 61109

Legal Description or Property Index No.: 15-12-376-001

This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on November 19, 2026.

The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6 month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming.

This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before November 19, 2026.

This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County in 400 West State Street, Rockford, IL 61101, Room 426, on December 18, 2026 at 9:30 AM.

You may be present at this hearing, but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time.

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY

Redemption can be made at any time on or before November 19, 2026 by applying to the County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois at the Office of the County Clerk in Rockford, Illinois.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT THE COUNTY CLERK 404 Elm Street Suite 101 Rockford, IL 61101 815-319-4253

Private Equity Group, LLC. Purchaser or Assignee June 26, 2026 I3289932 P27418R TRRT 7/22 n n n TO: A2B Holding LLC; A2B Holding LLC; Alexander Blondin as R/A for A2B Holding LLC; Alexander Blondin as R/A for A2B Holding LLC; Alexander Blondin as R/A for A2B Holding LLC; Occupant; Advantage Chiropractic; Brents Bouncin Inflatables; Capitol City Inflatables; Rock River Inflatables; Old Hickory Buildings Sheds;

Rouge Event Rentals LLC; Stateline Cleaners; Stateline Printing Co, Inc; Blondin’s Bouncin Inflatables; Byron Bank; Byron Bank; William J. Schwebke a/k/a William James Schwebke; William J. Schwebke a/k/a William James Schwebke; Lori Gummow, County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois; Claimants, Judgment Creditors, and Decree Creditors, if any of the above described as “Unknown Owners”; “Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots”.

TAX DEED NO.: 2026-TX-0000186 FILED: 6/18/2026

TAKE NOTICE

County of Winnebago

Date Premises Sold: November 18, 2025

Certificate No.: 202401876 Sold for General Taxes of (Year): 2024

Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special Assessment Number: N/A

Warrant No.: N/A Installment No.: N/A

THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES

Property Located at: 13019 North 2nd Street, Roscoe, IL 61073

Legal Description or Property Index No.: 04-21-151-005

This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on November 19, 2026. The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6 month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming.

This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before November 19, 2026. This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County in 400 West State Street, Rockford, IL 61101, Room 426, on December 18, 2026 at 9:30 AM. You may be present at this hearing, but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time.

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY Redemption can be made at any time on or before November 19, 2026 by applying to the County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois at the Office of the County Clerk in Rockford, Illinois.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

CONTACT THE COUNTY CLERK 404 Elm Street Suite 101 Rockford, IL 61101

815-319-4253

Private Equity Group, LLC. Purchaser or Assignee June 26, 2026 I3289923

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WINNEBAGO COUNTYROCKFORD, ILLINOIS

Metropolitan Life Insurance Company PLAINTIFF

Vs. CCB Elite Property Services LLC; Cameron James Baranek; City of Rockford; Aubrey Fosburgh; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants

DEFENDANTS

No. 2025-FC-0000429

NOTICE BY PUBLICATION

NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU:

Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants

That this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit:

COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1604 16th St Rockford, IL 61104 and which said Mortgage was made by:

CCB Elite Property Services LLC the Mortgagor(s), to BPL Mortgage Trust, LLC, as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Winnebago County, Illinois, as Document No. 2024003412; and for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law and that the said suit is now pending.

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

Clerk of the Circuit Court

400 West State Street, Room 108 Rockford, IL 61101 on or before August 7, 2026, A DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU AT ANY TIME AFTER THAT DAY AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRAYER OF SAID COMPLAINT.

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C.

Attorneys for Plaintiff

15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100 Burr Ridge, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300

DuPage # 15170 Winnebago # 531

Our File No. 14-25-06069 NOTE: This law firm is a debt collector.

I3290165 P27414R TRRT 7/22 n n n TO: Ledges Showgrounds, LLC; Ledges Showgrounds, LLC; Clayton A. Struve as R/A for Ledges Showgrounds, LLC; Clayton A. Struve as R/A for Ledges Showgrounds, LLC; Clayton A. Struve as R/A for Ledges Showgrounds, LLC; Clayton A. Struve as R/A for Ledges Showgrounds, LLC; Ledges Showgrounds, LLC; Occupant; Ledge’s Sporting Horses; Lori Gummow, County Clerk of

Winnebago County, Illinois; Claimants, Judgment Creditors, and Decree Creditors, if any of the above described as “Unknown Owners”; “Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots”

TAX DEED NO.: 2026-TX-0000187

FILED: 6/18/2026

TAKE NOTICE

County of Winnebago

Date Premises Sold: November 18, 2025

Certificate No.: 202401884

Sold for General Taxes of (Year): 2024 Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special Assessment Number: N/A

Warrant No.: N/A Installment No.: N/A

THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES

Property Located at: 12246 Love Road, Roscoe, IL 61073

Legal Description or Property

Index No.: 04-27-251-010

This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on November 19, 2026. The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6 month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before

redeeming.

This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before November 19, 2026.

This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County in 400 West State Street, Rockford, IL 61101, Room 426, on December 18, 2026 at 9:30 AM.

You may be present at this hearing, but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time.

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM

IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY

Redemption can be made at any time on or before November 19, 2026 by applying to the County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois at the Office of the County Clerk in Rockford, Illinois.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

CONTACT THE COUNTY CLERK

404 Elm Street Suite 101 Rockford, IL 61101

815-319-4253

Private Equity Group, LLC. Purchaser or Assignee

June 26, 2026

I3289927 P27417R TRRT 7/22

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

Rocket Mortgage, LLC f/k/a Quicken Loans, LLC

f/k/a Quicken Loans Inc. PLAINTIFF Vs. Shelley Godwin a/k/a Shelley L. Godwin; Shelley Louise Godwin, as Trustee and/or her successors of the Shelley L. Godwin Revocable Trust dated August 10, 2018; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants

DEFENDANTS No. 2026-FC-0000189

NOTICE BY PUBLICATION

NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants

That this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 9011 Sheringham Dr Roscoe, IL 61073 and which said Mortgage was made by:

Shelley Godwin a/k/a Shelley L. Godwin the Mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for Quicken Loans Inc., as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Winnebago County, Illinois, as Document No. 20171034722; and for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law and that the said suit is now pending. NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU

file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this Court, Thomas A. Klein Clerk of the Circuit Court

400 West State Street, Room 108 Rockford, IL 61101 on or before August 10, 2026, A DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU AT ANY TIME AFTER THAT DAY AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRAYER OF SAID COMPLAINT.

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100 Burr Ridge, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 DuPage # 15170 Winnebago # 531 Our File No. 14-26-02609

NOTE: This law firm is a debt collector.

I3290010

P27419R TRRT 7/22

n n n TO: Mohommad Tariq Zia; Aaliya Corporation; Rashid Mehmood as R/A for Aaliya Corporation; Mohommad Tariq Zia; Mohommad Tariq Zia; Rashid Mehmood as President for Aaliya Corporation; Aaliya Corporation; Occupant; Shell in Rockford; Johnson Oil Co.; Rockford Max Mart, LLC; S & S Gas; Ward, Murray, Pace & Johnson,

P.C., as Attorneys in 2024 FC 113; Ward, Murray, Pace & Johnson, P.C., as Attorneys in 2024 FC 113; Arthur J. Johnson Family, LP; Trent L. Bush as R/A for Arthur J. Johnson Family, LP; Lori Gummow, County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois; Claimants, Judgment Creditors, and Decree Creditors, if any of the above described as “Unknown Owners”;. “Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots”

TAX DEED NO.: 2026-TX-0000188 FILED: 6/24/2026 TAKE NOTICE

County of Winnebago

Date Premises Sold: November 18, 2025

Certificate No.: 202400677

Sold for General Taxes of (Year): 2024

Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special Assessment Number: N/A

Warrant No.: N/A Installment No.: N/A

THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES

Property Located at: 4712 West State Street, Rockford, IL 61102

Legal Description or Property

Index No.: 11-19-227-002

This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on November 19, 2026.

The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6 month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser

at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming.

This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before November 19, 2026.

This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County in 400 West State Street, Rockford, IL 61101, Room 426, on December 18, 2026 at 9:30 AM.

You may be present at this hearing, but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time.

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY Redemption can be made at any time on or before November 19, 2026 by applying to the County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois at the Office of the County Clerk in Rockford, Illinois.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT THE COUNTY CLERK 404 Elm Street Suite 101 Rockford, IL 61101

815-319-4253 Private Equity Group, LLC. Purchaser or Assignee June 26, 2026

I3289924 P27415R TRRT 7/22

6711 Louden Dr., Loves Park, IL 61111 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 4/1/2026, an agent of Auction.com, LLC will conduct the Online

the following described real estate. Commonly known as 6711 Louden Dr., Loves Park, IL 61111 Property Index No. 08-21-376-028 The real estate is improved with a Single Family Residence. The judgment amount was $83,246.73 Sale Terms: Full Sale Terms are available on the property page at www.auction.com by entering 6711 Louden Dr. into the search bar. If sold to anyone other than the Plaintiff, the winning bidder must pay the full bid amount within twenty-four (24) hours of the auction’s end. All payments must be certified funds. No third-party checks will be accepted. All bidders will need to register at www.auction.com prior to placing a bid. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse

to plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a certificate of sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property, prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by the Condominium property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9 (g)(l) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO

REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701 (C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, contact Plaintiffs attorney: Diaz Anselmo & Associates, LLC (630) 453-6960 please refer to file number 6746-224235. Auction.com, LLC 100 N LaSalle St., Suite 1400, Chicago, IL 60602 - 872-225-4985 You can also visit www.auction. com. Attorney File No. 6746-224235 Case Number: 2025-FC-0000436 NOTE: PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, YOU ARE ADVISED THAT PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. I3289794

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Death Notices

6/30/2026 36 Mcwright, John Rockford

6/29/2026 26 Murray, Christian Rockton

7/2/2026 57 Mcdaniel, Vicenice Rockford

7/1/2026 82 Collins, Edward Rockford

6/30/2026 77 Frye, Cynthia Rockford

7/1/2026 76 Hall, Diane Rockford

6/28/2026 75 Lamb, Charles Rockford

6/29/2026 80 Taylor, Carol E Rockford

6/30/2026 83 Horton, Beatrice Rockford

7/1/2026 70 Buhrke, Gary G Rockford

7/1/2026 67 Molander, Patrick Durand

6/29/2026 70 Hartwig, Barbara L Rockford

6/26/2026 64 Addison, Joe Rockford

6/26/2026 70 Harris, Richard L Rockford

6/27/2026 84 Jacobi, Joyce Rockford

6/30/2026 62 Hazer, Constance M Rockford

6/29/2026 42 Tompkins, Justin Rockford

6/26/2026 72 Slattengren, John Loves Park

6/27/2026 85 Jenkins, Richard J Rockford

6/28/2026 90 Roland, Dixie L Rockford

6/30/2026 70 King, Vicki Rockford

6/29/2026 80 Kall, Brenda J Rockford

7/1/2026 56 Konecny, Darin W Rockford

6/29/2026 69 Greer, Annette Rockford

6/27/2026 75 Malboeuf, Richard Rockford

7/2/2026 71 Ritchason, Debra J Rockford

6/30/2026 82 Black, Larry D Rockford

7/1/2026 74 Bradley, Melvin L Rockford

7/1/2026 75 Breskovich, Robert Rockford

7/1/2026 62 Herron, Jack Cherry Valley

7/1/2026 78 Seelhoff, Ronald G Rockford

7/1/2026 72 Bergeron, Kenneth Loves Park

6/29/2026 56 Jones, Christopher J Rockford

6/29/2026 86 Lindhe, Judith Rockford

6/30/2026 91 Pearson, Constance C Loves Park

6/26/2026 58 Whitacre, Scott Rockford

6/27/2026 74 Barklow, Dolores R Loves Park

6/27/2026 86 Garza, Olivia Rockford

6/28/2026 80 Dabler, Rita Rockford

6/29/2026 85 Campbell, William E South Beloit

7/2/2026 82 Kueking, Roger A Rockford

6/30/2026 73 Nierzwicki, Casmir J Rockford

7/1/2026 75 Stanley, Dennis Rockford

7/1/2026 60 Frescas, Arturo Rockford

7/1/2026 65 Beard, Antoino Rockford

7/2/2026 79 Cedarleaf, Deeann Rockford

6/29/2026 67 Purvis, Essie M Rockford

6/26/2026 87 Sandberg Jr, Joseph K Rockford

6/26/2026 87 Morris Jr, Walter Rockford

6/26/2026 55 Henson, Christine Rockford

6/26/2026 89 Butterfield, Richard Machesney Park

6/27/2026 38 Martin, Randell Rockford

6/27/2026 77 Garson, Linda Rockford

6/27/2026 36 Keen, Brian L Rockford

6/27/2026 79 Ellis, Joan C Loves Park

6/28/2026 71 Williams, Theresa W Rockford

6/28/2026 81 Schulenberg, Thomas Cherry Valley

7/2/2026 60 Vazquez, Peter Rockford

6/30/2026 78 Cowgill Sr, Donald D Rockford

6/29/2026 45 Johnson, Lisa Rockford

6/30/2026 74 Wright, Terry Loves Park

6/30/2026 72 Monty, David H Rockford

7/1/2026 68 Mckee, Kenneth Rockford

7/1/2026 71 Orlando, Valerie Rockford

7/2/2026 89 Bloom, Janice Rockford

7/2/2026 82 Gambler, Richard Rockford

7/2/2026 87 Clark, Barbara Rockford

7/2/2026 79 Marcy, Linda Loves Park

6/26/2026 25 Torres, Marco Rockford

6/26/2026 61 Radabaugh, Denzil Rockford Death notices are provided by the Winnebago County Coroner’s office.

Across 1. Anti-seniors sentiment

6. Ingested

9. “Lights out” tune

13. *”Sweet” villa (2025)

14. Leo, in Moscow 15. Mood disorder

16. Blooming bulb

17. *It happened on how many nights? (1934)

18. Follow up on (2 words)

19. *Sleepless where? (1993)

21. *Certain London Hill (1999)

23. “____ Te Ching”

24. Future J.D.’s hurdle, acr.

25. Chips accompaniment

28. Tibetan monk

30. Celebrity

35. Please do not delay, acr.

37. S.A.T. section

39. Polynesian island country

40. Scarlet O’Hara’s home

41. Singing femme fatale

ARIES

You’ll embark on a spiritual journey that broadens your horizons and nurtures personal 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 fulfillment.

GEMINI

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

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 compliments, reinforcing your presence in your personal 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 selfexpression, touching the hearts and minds of others.

SCORPIO

43. Rig or truck

44. Artist’s support

46. Italian money, 1861-2002

47. Petri dish gel

48. Like a longer route?

50. ____ Scotia

52. RNs’ org.

53. Morally reprehensible

55. Ensign, for short

57. *Not a wedding (1994)

61. *They were reaping benefits (2011)

65. Silly

66. Gone by

68. Generational divide

69. Oodles

70. Each one for himself?

71. Ouzo flavor

72. A whole lot

73. Pertinent

74. Not rights

Down

1. Without further ____, pl.

2. Departed

3. Hip bones

4. *Actor Foley of #13

Across

5. Kind of block

6. Healing gel producing plant

7. *How many days to lose a guy? (2003)

8. 0 and 2, e.g.

9. Diplomat’s forte

10. ____-perspirant

49. Langley, VA org.

51. Fauna member

54. Peruvian beast of burden

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

SAGITTARIUS

11. One quark plus one antiquark

12. Spilled the beans

15. Dull surfaces

20. Fertile topsoil, pl.

22. Boat propeller

24. Army bathroom

56. Rive Droite and Rive Gauche separator

57. Hand-to-hand combat weapon

You are driven by enthusiasm and ambition. You welcome stimulating challenges. Professional or personal success is on the horizon. You’ll take a step toward realizing a big dream.

CAPRICORN

58. Unconstitutional and uncommon have it in common

59. Indian flatbread

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

25. *Fifty of these, to jog her memory (2004)

26. Newton of science

27. Dissect

60. Odds’ partners

61. Arial, e.g.

62. Naive, alt. spelling

AQUARIUS

63. Olden days “do”, second person singular

64. Files suit

29. *AOL delivery (1998)

31. Org. with a mission

32. Last letter, to Homer

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 challenges more calmly.

67. Fall into it

33. *Pretty one (1990)

34. Nigerian money

36. Part of a hammerhead

38. Villain’s rival

42. *When has she been kissed? (1999)

45. Books, in Paris

Week of July 5 to 11, 2026

ARIES

Prepare for an intense period of action and concrete decisions. You may be rethinking your love life—now’s the time to lay your cards on the table. Allow attraction to transform your current relationship or spark something exciting with someone new.

TAURUS

A personal or professional opportunity will warrant careful consideration. A health specialist may suggest a more suitable treatment, improving your well­being and overall quality of life.

GEMINI

Internal pressure will fuel your ambitions. This positive stress will propel you, helping you finalize your goals and push beyond your limits. Make sure to give yourself time to slow down and recharge.

CANCER

A new work project is on the horizon, promising a rewarding future. You’ll be short on time this week, which will force you to carefully structure your days, set clear priorities and adopt a more rigorous and efficient approach to organization.

LEO

As you settle back into your everyday routine, an opportunity for a group trip may pique your interest. You may also consider going on a romantic trip with your partner.

VIRGO

You may be faced with a major decision that could change the course of your life. When you weigh the pros and cons, you’ll see that this transition—though unsettling at first— will open the door to positive change.

LIBRA

Despite your busy schedule, you’ll be the life and soul of a lively gathering in good company. In your love life, a memorable encounter or love at first sight may inspire you to consider commitments, joint projects or even grand declarations.

SCORPIO

Taking on responsibilities that truly align with your ambitions will help you maintain both physical and mental balance. A new idea may inspire you to explore professional paths that better reflect your true interests.

SAGITTARIUS

This week, you’ll feel the need to revamp your style and update your wardrobe to boost your self­esteem. Your fresh look will help you climb the corporate ladder and secure more prestigious and notable roles at work.

CAPRICORN

Your family will demand a lot of your time and energy this week. It’s also the perfect time to consider buying a new property, moving house or starting major renovations to create a more comfortable living environment.

AQUARIUS

Between family activities and your own obligations, this week will be filled with travel. With so much moving around, you may consider purchasing a new vehicle that better suits your needs.

PISCES

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

The luckiest signs this week: PISCES, ARIES AND TAURUS

PISCES

You’ll receive good news regarding your professional goals. At work, you may be given more ambitious assignments, exciting challenges and significant rewards. These developments will strengthen your sense of success and accomplishment.

Crossword & Sudoku

Across

1. Beer foam

5. Luxurious resort

8. Certain parasites

12. Associate

13. Chef’s need

14. Do nothing

15. Drowsily

17. Mare’s offspring

18. Freezer cube

19. Tall trees

20. Unhealthy

23. Mixes up

26. Colorful cosmetic

28. This evening

32. Staten or Coney

34. Church fair

35. Stammer

37. Musical instrument

38. Truthful

40. Put in a lawn

41. Gambler’s wager

44. Suit accessory

45. Glide in the air

46. Parakeet’s pad

51. Stride up and down

52. Live

53. October gem

54. Having footwear on

55. Decimal base

56. Office item

Down

1. Possesses

2. Addition to a house

3. Bar order

4. Stain

5. Food seasoning

6. Most ashen

7. Some

8. In the natural proportions: hyph.

Made into law

Congregated

Girls

36. Go to bed

39. Fire truck’s sound 41. Serpents 42. Famous boatbuilder 43. Mexican fare 46. Club

47. New England cape

48. Act like

49. Automotive fuel

50. Deer

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Eddie Green Park

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Thursday, July 9

GoRockford and the River District Association present the third annual Beats & Bites, bringing lunchtime energy to downtown Rockford on Thursdays in July from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Happening July 9, 16, 23 and 30, the event will take place at Eddie Green Park, located at 1st and E State Streets, new this year Visitors can enjoy local food trucks, live music, downtown business specials, giveaways and yard games Whether meeting clients, catching up with friends or taking a midday break, Beats & Bites offers a fun way to experience summer downtown

Alpine Kiwanis Brat Days

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7200 Harrison Ave, Rockford, IL 61112 alpinekiwanisrockford.org 815 200 9652

Friday, July 10 - Saturday, July 11

The 55th annual Alpine Kiwanis Brat Days returns Friday, July 10 from 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. and Saturday, July 11 from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. with a full menu of Johnsonville brats, hot dogs, meatless BBQ, vegan and vegetarian options, Mrs Fisher’s Chips and Pepsi products Visitors can enjoy live entertainment, drive-thru, walk-up and onsite seating at two convenient locations: Blain’s Farm & Fleet on E Riverside and the Cherry day wit from

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Friday, July 10

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