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Illinois Supt. of Education Dr. Tony Sanders speaks at the Governor’s Mansion in Springfield in March 2026. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jenna Schweikert)

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School funding stretched thin as costs rise, corporate revenue source shrinks Despite $350M funding increases, overall ‘adequacy gap’ grows for 3rd straight year

By Peter Hancock

Capitol News Illinois phancock@capitolnewsillinois.com

SPRINGFIELD – Despite a $350 million increase in base funding for public schools this year, Illinois is falling further behind in its quest to bring all school districts up to adequate funding levels.

That’s according to new data from the Illinois State Board of Education, which announced Friday the details of how it will distribute $9.3 billion in Evidence-Based Funding dollars for public schools.

For the third consecutive year, the number of districts being funded at or above 90% of their “adequacy target” will fall while the overall “adequacy gap” — the amount of additional money it would take to bring all districts up to full adequacy — will increase.

According to the new distribution figures, only 292 of the state’s 850 elementary, high school and unit school districts will be funded at 90% or more of their adequacy target in fiscal year 2027, down from a peak of 327 in fiscal year 2024.

And the overall adequacy gap this year will total $6.8 billion, up from $4.8 billion three years ago.

State Superintendent of Education Tony Sanders said that’s primarily due to three factors: rising costs; a decline in one source of corporate tax revenue; and an increase in the number of students identified as “low-income.”

Those factors aside, however, Sanders insisted the Evidence-Based Funding formula is serving its purpose.

“Every school district has received more school funding each year since EBF was enacted,” he said Friday during a media briefing about the numbers. “In other words, EBF is working.”

Outside factors

Sanders said one of the biggest factors affecting school funding is a rapid decline since 2024 in a revenue stream known as “corporate and personal property replacement tax,” or CPPRT. That’s a tax the state began levying in 1979 on certain business entities. It replaced a tax on personal property such as machinery and

equipment that was phased out under the 1970 Constitution.

The revenue is collected by the state but distributed to local units of government, including school districts, that used to receive personal property tax revenue.

It is used in the EBF formula to calculate how much revenue a district is able to raise on its own and, thus, how close it is to meeting its adequacy target.

CPPRT revenue spiked between 2022 and 2024 amid the hyperinflation that occurred immediately following the COVID-19 pandemic, which was a boon for school districts that receive that money.

But it has dropped precipitously since then, resulting in many districts moving further away from their adequacy target, Sanders said.

He also cited rising labor costs as another factor affecting schools. That includes increases both in the salaries teachers are paid and the number of teachers employed in Illinois schools.

“This data demonstrates that in Illinois we are paying our teachers better, which we need to be doing,” he said. “The increases in salary costs, though, do push districts further away from adequacy.”

Finally, Sanders said, the state started using a new method this year of counting low-income students in each district.

That matters under the EBF formula, he said, because students from low-income households typically need more resources and therefore cost more to educate.

Moving target

Sanders said the EBF formula is designed to take into account changing circumstances like rising costs and demographic shifts. As a result, each district’s adequacy target is always a moving figure.

The net effect of all the changes this year, he said, is that most districts moved further away from their adequacy target, as did the state as a whole.

According to the data, the total statewide adequacy target this year — the total of all local, state and federal revenue it would take to adequately fund all schools in Illinois — grew $2.4 billion this year, to $31.5 billion.

“Let me reemphasize, though, that this is how EBF is designed to work,” Sanders said. “It is responsive to changing resources and increasing student needs.”

Robin Steans, executive director of Advance Illinois, an education advocacy group that pushed for passage of the EBF formula in 2017, agreed that the formula is working and that schools are still far ahead of where they were before the adoption of EBF. “There is still more dollars available, particularly for all districts and for districts that are in the most need,” she said. “And we’re closing equity gaps as we go. It’s just we got an artificial bump (from CCPRT) and now that artificial bump is going away.”

But Stacy Davis Gates, president of the Illinois Federation of Teachers and the Chicago Teachers Union, said in a statement that the figures show lawmakers need to put more money into the formula above the minimum $300 million per year called for in the statute just to keep up with rising costs.

“Today’s report should serve as a wake-up call,” she said. “A child entering kindergarten today will graduate from a high school that is still underfunded. Our students are about to report to crumbling buildings, without the food, special education support, and transportation that they need to meet the minimum of a functional school day, let alone the quality school day our students deserve.”

Sanders, however, said he does not intend to ask lawmakers for larger annual increases.

“The state board of education’s commitment has always been to request the $300 million that statutorily requested for evidence-based funding,” Sanders said. “It’s really a function of the General Assembly and the governor to determine if there’s additional resources that could be put towards public education. But we will continue our annual ask of $300 million in tier funding every year.”

The other $50 million that’s part of the annual increase goes to property tax relief grants.

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Pritzker signs bills allowing state to review insurance rate hikes New laws give Insurance Department rate review authority for homeowners, auto policies

By Peter Hancock

Capitol News Illinois phancock@capitolnewsillinois.com

SPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker signed legislation Tuesday that will give the Illinois Department of Insurance authority to review and approve rate changes for homeowners and automobile policies.

“It’s not asking too much to say to insurance companies, if you’re telling your customers that rate hikes are necessary, you should be able to prove why,” Pritzker said at a bill signing ceremony in Chicago.

Prior to the bill signings, Illinois was one of only two states, with Wyoming, that did not exercise regulatory control over insurance rates.

The new laws, which take effect July 1, 2027, prohibit companies from charging “excessive, inadequate, or unfairly discriminatory” rates and prohibit them from shifting the cost of losses in other states onto Illinois consumers.

The new laws come a little more than a year after Illinois-based State Farm announced it was raising homeowners insurance rates an average 27.2% statewide. They also come two years after Illinois motorists saw an average 18% hike in their auto rates, according to Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias.

In both cases, insurance industry officials said the rate increases were necessary due to inflation, the rising cost of repairs and, in the case of homeowners insurance, the increasing frequency of extreme weather.

In addition, State Farm recently noted that auto insurance rates have been falling in Illinois and that it lowered its premiums by an average 15% in 2025.

Insurance Department Director Ann Gillespie agreed there often are legitimate reasons for rate increases. But she said the new laws will help make sure that rate increases in the future are justified by reliable data.

“While no state legislation can fully eliminate these impacts to insurance premiums, these bills today hold insurance companies accountable for addressing their cost increases by requiring rates to reflect Illinois-specific losses and considerations,” she said.he bills House Bill 4273, the homeowners insurance bill, requires companies to give their customers 60 days’ notice before raising premiums more than 10%.

It also requires them to use credible

state-specific claims data to develop their rates when it is available, but companies will be able to supplement that data with national, regional or out-of-state data if needed to meet actuarial standards of credibility.

Companies will still be able to charge new rates once they are filed with the Insurance Department. But the new law gives the department authority to review those rates and order rebates of any excess premiums collected if the rates are found to be excessive or unfairly discriminatory.

Senate Bill 714, the auto insurance bill, requires companies to give customers 30 days’ notice before raising premiums more than 10%. It also gives the department authority to review rates and order rebates if the rates are found to be excessive or unfairly discriminatory.

Giannoulias pushed for that bill, criticizing companies for basing rates on factors unrelated to a person’s driving record, such as their credit score or ZIP code. But while those practices are not specifically prohibited in the final legislation, the new law does ban rates that are “unfairly discriminatory.”

“For far too many Illinois families, the cost of mandatory auto insurance has become absolutely unsustainable, forcing impossible choices between paying for coverage and paying for life’s basic necessities,” Giannoulias said at the bill signing ceremony. “That’s not just a financial burden. It puts more uninsured drivers on the road and makes our roads and communities less safe.”

Insurance industry organizations, however, remain opposed to the new laws.

In a joint statement issued after the bill signing, the Illinois Insurance Association, the American Property Casualty Insurance Association and the National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies warned the new laws will lead to higher costs and fewer choices in the insurance market because they do not address the economic realities behind premium increases.

“Instead, the laws impose a fundamental shift in Illinois’ regulatory environment, moving the state toward a more rigid rate approval system similar to struggling insurance markets like California,” the organizations said. “This shift will make it harder for insurers to respond in real time to market conditions and adjust rates up or down based on actual claims experience.”

Pritzker, however, dismissed the industry’s criticism.

“It’s silly to suggest that this is going to raise rates across the board,” he said.

“What’s raising rates are when insurance companies are simply putting out their bills that people can’t afford and that don’t have any relationship to what’s actually happening on the ground.”

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Colombia Earthquake

Magnitude 7.4 quake hits western Colombia, killing at least 111 people

By Manuel Rueda, Astrid Suarez and Megan Janetsky Associated Press

BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, killing at least 111 people, damaging hundreds of buildings and leaving many trapped under debris while their loved ones and rescue workers searched through rubble.

Colombia’s President Abelardo de la Espriella said at least 87 people were injured and declared an emergency to expedite funding for the quake recovery while saying he would visit the disaster zone.

“We aren’t going to leave people alone.

They are in our hearts and we are going to tend to people with our full determination,” he said.

The epicenter was in San Jose Del Palmar, a community of about 4,800 people in the Choco region about 250 miles (400 kilometers) west of Bogota, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The quake also was felt in neighboring Ecuador and Panama, though minimal damage was reported there.

The quake ravaged cities across the west of the country, including Pereira, Quibdo, Cali and Manizales.

Residents and search teams picked through the rubble of collapsed buildings amid concerns by authorities of aftershocks. Colombia’s interior minister said more than 20 municipalities across the country had been hit.

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Most powerful quake in the last decade, authorities say Jorge Moncayo, a 64-year-old taxi driver in Cali, said he saw plumes of dust shoot up across the city as buildings collapsed. Residents and rescue workers were searching the rubble for survivors.

“My entire house shook. I’ve never lived through such a powerful earthquake,” he said. “We’re thanking God we’re alive.”

Before the president gave the latest death toll of at least 111 people, local officials had confirmed that at least 40 people were killed in the Risaralda region, where the hard-hit city of Pereira is located, and 27 people in the Valle del Cauca region, where Colombia’s third-biggest city, Cali, is located. At least three of those killed in Valle del Cauca were children, the governor said.

Authorities also confirmed nine people were killed in Choco, two more in the Caldas region and a 73-year-old in the Antioquia region.

Colombia’s Geological Service said Monday that it had been “the highest magnitude earthquake registered in Colombia in the last decade” and that it had been followed by two 2.8 and 4.8 magnitude aftershocks. Authorities also

reported that flights were suspended in the airports of Manizales, Quibdo, Armenia, Cartago, Buenaventura and Pereira.

The earthquakes left many in the Andean nation unnerved after two back-to-back quakes devastated neighboring Venezuela in late June, destroyed hundreds of buildings and killed more than 5,000 people. At the same time the quake brought down buildings in Colombia, desperate families in Venezuela continued to search the ruins for the bodies of their loved ones.

In Pereira, photos and videos published by local media showed pieces of the airport ceiling falling down on travelers taking shelter and screaming, and people running through rubble in a panic.

Pereira’s mayor, Mauricio Salazar, told a local radio station that at least 18 people had died and that many more were trapped under “a massive quantity of collapsed buildings.”

In nearby Manizales, a city in the coffee-producing mountains of Colombia, one of the towers of the neo-Gothic cathedral collapsed and fell on the nave. Jorge Eduardo Rojas, the mayor of Manizales, asked residents to stay outside in case of aftershocks.

Authorities in the rural state of Choco, the epicenter of the quake, reported injured people and damaged buildings in the capital, but provided few details.

In Cali, a city of 2 million people, Mayor Alejandro Eder said that residents were trapped in at least 19 buildings that had collapsed.

Powerful quakes are rare in Colombia, where smaller quakes are common Sma l l ear t hquakes, k now n as “temblores,” are common in central and western Colombia, but those above 6.0 magnitude are rare. In 1999, a 6.2 magnitude quake near the city of Armenia killed more than 1,100 people.

C o l o m b i a’s n e w l y i n a u g u r a t e d President Abelardo de la Espriella said Monday that he had personally taken charge of the government’s response to the emergency in San José del Palmar following the earthquake.

“You are not alone. The state is present and taking action,” he said.

Response to the earthquake presents the first major challenge to de la Espriella, a Trump ally who was sworn in as president over the weekend.

Messages of support rolled in from leaders across the Americas, including Mexico, Brazil, Ecuador, El Salvador and the United States.

“The Trump administration is closely monitoring the large earthquake that struck Colombia and stands ready to support the people of Colombia,” U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio wrote in a post on X. A number of countries offered aid, and the U.N. deputy spokesman, Farhan Haq, said “we stand ready to help as needed.”

—— Janetsky reported from Mexico City.

Associated Press writers Edith M. Lederer at the United Nations and Matthew Lee in Washington contributed.

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Growing and harvesting okra

By Grant McCarty Contributor

Okra isn’t commonly grown in the Midwestern vegetable garden. It’s more common in southern US gardens. Yet, this summer you may have decided to grow okra for the first time and might be dealing with some unique features of this crop along with some uncertainty of when to harvest your pods.

Okra is in the Malvaceous plant family.

Other family members include cotton and cacao though suspect you’ve probably not grown those before. The Malvaceous plant family members you’ve probably grown or are familiar with are hibiscus and hollyhock. The okra plant then does

have similar growth characteristics as other plant family members with a single stalk, large leaves, and hibiscus shaped flowers. Each flower when pollinate will produce an okra pod.

While fairly easy to grow, summer insect pests do like okra. Japanese beetles can thrive and defoliate the okra plant.

Pods may also be deformed due to the Brown Marmorated Stinkbug which can cause your okra pods to be misshapen and twisted. You may see that as you harvest your pods.

One of the main tips that okra enthusiasts will share with new okra growers is when to harvest okra. The pods should be harvested when they are 2-3 inches

in length. Bigger than this and you will find that the pods are woody and not as tender as they could be. The pods should be a very vibrant color, either green or purple depending on the variety you are growing. Pale colored pods, even if small, can be woody. Pods form quickly during the peak of summer and you should look to harvest every 2-3 days.

Pods should be cut using pruners from the main stalk, living a bit of a tip to the pod. You might also consider wearing gloves and long sleeves as the okra leaves and pods have very fine hairs that may cause some irritation to your skin.

Pods should not be washed immediately unless you plan to cook with them that

day. If pods stay wet, they will potentially begin to mold and develop a slimy, outer coating. You are better off washing the pods closer to when you plan to cook with them.

Once you’ve got your pods and decided on your recipe, consider how you cut the pods. Mucilaginous “goo”/”slime” is released as soon as you cut into a pod and smaller pieces can produce more mucilage in the recipe you are cooking. This is one of the reasons many do not like okra. Work with speed and make bigger cuts so as to reduce the mucilage.

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

Energy & Environment

Good science is essential

By Dr. Robert Vogl, Ph.D.

Illinois Renewable Energy Association Contributor

I had not paid much attention to the role James Lovelock, the British scientist and inventor played in calling public attention to climate change back in the 1960s. He died in the summer of 2022 on his 103rd birthday. An article by Will Sullivan in the Daily Correspondent of 2022 provides an overview of his influence of the global climate change movement.

He was well-known as the inventor of the electron capture detector which measured the concentration of human chemicals in the environment. The detector measured tiny amounts of chemicals in the air which lead to the discovery of toxic chemicals in food, water and soil.

It provided the evidence used is Rachel Carson’s 1962 book Silent Spring.

The device helped scientists determine that chlorofluorcarbons were depleting the atmosphere’s ozone layer. Later the device served to confirm that smog was the result of industrial pollution.

Later Lovelock worked for NASA’s moon NS Mea program in Pasadena,California.

He wondered why the Earth’s atmosphere

was so different than that of other planets.

He proposed that the earth was influenced by the living organisms on it creating a self-regulating system which lead to the Gaia theory. He joined with microbiologist Lynn Margulis and conducted research supporting the theory which is an important basis for understanding climate change. It lead to the understanding that small changes in the atmosphere could lead to major changes in the earth’s atmosphere.

In a report in DeSmog by Rebecca John titled: The Lovelock Papers: Shell’s Higgen Climate Knowledge Under Scrutiny as Court Battle Looms shows that Lovelock warned executives of the risks of burning fossil fuels back in the 1960s. John cites a June, 1966 statement by Lovelock that it is almost certain fact that the climate is worsening and the probability that the combustion of fuel is responsible. The memo was the first in a series of secret reports by Lovelock to the firm. The evidence of Shell’s early knowledge of the climate impacts of its activities is being spotlighted in the first-of-its kind civil lawsuit filed last December at the Royal Court of Justice in London.

The lawsuit is being brought by the UK Law firm Hausfeld on behalf of the victims of Typhoon Rai that devastated parts of the Phillipines killing over 400 people and causing more than $900 million in damages. The lawsuit alleges that Shell helped to make the typhoon more destructive thorough the company’s contribution to historic greenhouse gas emissions and funding of climate denialdespite known since the 1960s that the burning of fossil fuels was the primary cause of climate.

The case also draws on recent advances in attribution science. The science enables scientists to assess the degree to which climate change has contributed to an extreme weather event, such as a typhoon. It is the first civil claim to link climate impacts of an oil and gas company’s activities with death, personal injury and damage to property that has already occurred in the Global South.

Shell has described the allegations as baseless denying the company had special knowledge of greenhouse gas emissions as a driver of climate change. There is more information in the Rebecca John article regarding the work of Lovelock and

his reports to Shell officials on climate change. The case in its early stages and is part of an effort to use the courts to defend the environment and its inhabitants.

We are seeing the major impacts occurring across Europe and elsewhere from climate change including wildfires, droughts, crop losses and low river water levels impacting shipping, tourism and reductions in nuclear power plant operations.

Such impacts and more have been predicted by scientists from the consequences of climate change for many years.

While there are efforts to address them they have not occurred at an appropriate scale. The work of Loveland and other scientists is essential to understanding the impacts of human activities on the planet and its inhabitants. Ignoring the existing studies on the consequences of burning fossil fuels on the climate and cutting funding of research on climate change will not alleviate the problems associate with the burning of fossil fuels.

Good science is essential to protecting the health of the planet.

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5301 Orchard Ave., Rockford, IL post office addresses: 3309 Collins PIN: 15-25-126-005 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN formularios. date stated above shall be barred.

Claims against the estate 61108; that the true and real full St., Rockford, IL 61109; that the true Members of the public are inthe Board of Education of Rockford PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT Claims may be filed in the may be filed in the Office of the names of all persons owning, School District No. 205, Winnebago vited to attend this public hearing, TO YOU, Brent R Beaty a/k/a Brent Beaty COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, THE office of the Winnebago County Winnebago County Circuit Clerk-- conducting or transacting such and real full names of all persons and Boone Counties, Illinois, that at which time an opportunity will Unknown Owners and Non-Re- PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED Circuit Clerk-Probate Div. at the Probate Division at the Winnebago business are as follows: Sonia owning, conducting or transacting a Tentative Budget for said School be given to address the members TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT- Winnebago County Courthouse, County Courthouse, Room 425, Renee Truckenmiller; Charles such business are as follows: District for the fiscal year of July of the Zoning Board of Appeals. cord Claimants Charles Jacob Opperman defendants, that this case has ING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY 400 W. State St., Rockford, IL 61101, 400 West State Street, Rockford, Oliver Truckenmiller Jr. 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027, will be on Dated: August 7, 2026 SIGNED: Sonia Renee SIGNED: Charles Jacob Opperman file and conveniently available for /s/ James E. Stevens, been commenced in this Court INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR or with the representative or both. Illinois, or with the estate legal 7/28/26 Copies of claims filed with the representative, or both.

Truckenmiller 8/7/26 public inspection at the AdminisVillage Attorney against you and other defendants, THAT PURPOSE. Circuit Clerk’s Office-Probate Div., Copies of claims filed with the SIGNED: Charles Oliver tration Building of Rockford Public To be published in the Rock asking for the foreclosure of a McCalla Raymer Leibert Subscribed and sworn (or must be mailed or delivered to the Circuit Clerk’s Office--Probate DiviTruckenmiller Jr. 8/7/26 affirmed to) before me, this 28th School District No. 205 located at River Times on or about August certain Mortgage conveying the Pierce, LLP premises described as follows, Attorney for Plaintiff estate legal representative and to sion must be mailed or delivered Subscribed and sworn (or day of July, A.D. 2026.

501 Seventh Street, City of Rockford, 12, 2026.

333 W Wacker Drive, Suite 1820 the attorney within ten days (10) to the estate legal representative affirmed to) before me, this 7th Lori Gummow, County Clerk Illinois, from and after the 12th day 27530R TRRT 8/12 to wit: LOT FIVE (5) IN BLOCK Chicago, IL 60606-1220 after it has been filed. and to the attorney within ten (10) day of August, A.D. 2026. of August, 2026, during business Krystal Soto, Deputy Clerk TWENTY-ONE (21) AS DESPh. (312) 346-9088 DATED: 08/04/2026 days after it has been filed.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk hours (8:00 AM to 4:30 PM).

27524R TRRT 8/19 IGNATED UPON THE PLAT File No. 26-27899IL-1489887 Darwin Peterson and Dated: August 3, 2026.

Ariel Rosas, Deputy Clerk NOTICE IS FURTHER HEREBY Public Notices n n n OF NORTH PARK THIRD I3292084 Leon Peterson G. MICHAEL SCHEURICH, Attorney 27537R TRRT 8/26 GIVEN that a public hearing on ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF n n n SUBDIVISION, BEING A P27527R TRRT 8/26 Co-Executors G. MICHAEL SCHEURICH n n n said budget will be held at 7:00 INTENTION SUBDIVISION OF PART OF n n n CHRISTIAN SOLARES #6325075 (##2479869) New Milford Storage PM on the 15th day of September, ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF STATE OF ILLINOIS, INTENTION THE SOUTH HALF (1/2) OF STATE OF ILLINOIS Attorney for Estate Guyer & Enichen, P.C. 6421 – 11th St. 2025 at the Administration Building STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO SECTION 25, TOWNSHIP 45 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 4855 E State St Ste 24 Attorneys for the Estate Rockford, IL 61109 of Rockford School District No. COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the unNORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Rockford, IL 61108 2601 Reid Farm Road, Suite B 815-391-3277 205, 501 Seventh Street, City of This is to certify that the unTHE THIRD PRINCIPAL MECOUNTY OF WINNEBAGO 27532R TRRT 8/26 Rockford, Illinois 61114 NOTICE OF SALE dersigned intend to conduct and Rockford, Illinois, in the 3rd Floor dersigned intend to conduct and RIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH PROBATE DIVISION n n n (815) 636-9600 Personal property stored by transact a restaurant business Board Room.

SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED In the Matter of the Estate of IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 27534R TRRT 8/26 the following individual, Borislav in said County and State under DATED this 21st day of July, 2026. transact a botanas business in said SEPTEMBER 2, 1949 IN BOOK TOM Z. DICKERSON, 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT n n n Djordjic, Unit NM15, at New Milford the name of Tacos 30-30 at the

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD County and State under the name 22 OF PLATS ON PAGE 164 Deceased.

WINNEBAGO COUNTY STATE OF ILLINOIS Storage, 6421 – 11th St., Rockford, IL, following post office addresses: OF EDUCATION OF ROCKFORD of Botanas Marilu at the following AS DOCUMENT NO. 631306 Case No.: 2026-PR-0000196 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE a self storage facility operated by 4205 W. State St., Rockford, IL 61102; SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 205, WIN- post office addresses: 160 15th Ave., Rockford, IL 61104; that the true IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE CLAIM NOTICE HENRY T. GASTON, 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT New Milford Storage shall be sold that the true and real full names NEBAGO AND BOONE COUNTIES, and real full names of all persons OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, Notice is given of the death DECEASED COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO to the highest bidder at public aucILLINOIS. ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE of TOM Z. DICKERSON of Rockford, NO. 2026-PR-0000173 ESTATE OF tion at the address listed.below. of all persons owning, conducting Ms. June Stanford, Secretary owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: MarCOUNTY OF WINNEBAGO Illinois. Letters of Office were isCLAIM NOTICE REBECCA JEAN WARREN, The auction will be held on or or transacting such business are 27528R TRRT 8/12 tha Maria Benitez De La O AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. sued on August 5, 2026, to EARLINE Notice is given to creditors Deceased after August 21st, 2026 at 8:00 am as follows: Sergio De Avila n n n SIGNED: Martha Maria Benitez De Commonly known as: 235 W. DICKERSON of Scottsdale, AZ, of the death of Henry T. Gaston, No: 2026-PR-0000179 to enforce the Owner’s Lien theron. SIGNED: Sergio De Avila 7/31/26 LEGAL NOTICE La O 7/24/26 Winona Drive Subscribed and sworn (or whose attorney is Marcia L. Mueller, Letters of Office were issued on CLAIM NOTICE You must register as a buyer QUALIFICATIONS BASED Subscribed and sworn (or Machesney Park, IL 61115 Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP, 100 August 3, 2026, to Jill Beeman, Notice is given to creditors of 15 minutes before the auction affirmed to) before me, this 31st SELECTION affirmed to) before me, this 24th and which said Mortgage was Park Avenue, Suite 2A, Rockford, whose address is 1708 Harlem the death of REBECCA JEAN WAR- and have a proper photo ID and day of July, A.D. 2026.

Professional Design and made by, Illinois 61101.

Blvd., Rockford, IL 61103, Indepen- REN. Letters of office were issued payment. Cash only accepted Lori Gummow, County Clerk Engineering Services for Fire day of July, A.D. 2026.

Gretchen R Poff a/k/a GretchClaims against the estate may dent Executor, whose attorney of to NEAL A. WARREN as independent as payment and $200 cleaning Teresa Bravo, Deputy Clerk Alarm Replacement at Riverfront Lori Gummow, County Clerk Giselle Mandujano, Deputy Clerk en Poff and Brent R Beaty a/k/a be filed on or before February 12, record is JOHN F. ARGOUDELIS of the executor whose attorney of record deposit required. Winning bidder Museum Park 27525R TRRT 8/19 27497R TRRT 8/12 Brent Beaty 2027, that date being at least six Law Offices of John F. Argoudelis, is Christopher W. Dodson, 4855 East must clean the unit out in 24 hours.

NOTICE is hereby given that n n n n n n Mortgagor(s), to (6) months from the date of first LLC, 15124 South Route 59, Plain- State Street, Suite 17, Rockford, If there are no bidders, the NOTICE OF PUBLIC SELF STORAGE Riverfront Museum Park intends Mortgage Electronic Registra- publication, or within three (3) field, Illinois.

Illinois 61108. property will be otherwise disto contract a Qualifications Based ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF AUCTION INTENTION tion Systems, Inc. as nominee for months from the date of mailing The estate will be administered Claims against the estate may posed of by the owner.

Selection for the following items Notice is hereby given that STATE OF ILLINOIS, Neighborhood Loans, Inc or delivery of Notice to Creditors, without court supervision, unless be filed on or before February 15, 27518R TRRT 8/12 and services; specifications are on Boxed Up Self Storage, or its AffilCOUNTY OF WINNEBAGO Mortgagee, and recorded in the if mailing or delivery is required by under section 5/28-4 of the Probate 2027, that date being not less than n n n file with Demandstar.com.

This is to certify that the un- Office of the Recorder of Deeds Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act (Ill. Compiled Stat. 1992, Ch. 755, six months from the date of first ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF iates, on behalf of the Owner of the To provide professional design facilities indicated below, intends INTENTION and engineering services for the dersigned intend to conduct and of Winnebago County, Illinois, as Act, 1975, as amended, whichever par. 5/28-4) any interested person publication, or within three months to hold its public sale to satisfy a STATE OF ILLINOIS, assessment, design, permitting, transact a pest control business in Document No. 2024029240; and date is later. Any claim not filed terminates independent adminis- from the date of mailing or delivery by the requisite date stated above tration at any time by mailing or of this notice to a creditor, if mailing COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO lien by selling personal property bidding and implementation sup- said County and State under the for other relief.

UNLESS YOU file your answer or shall be barred. delivering a petition to terminate or delivery is required by Section This is to certify that the belonging to those individuals port of a new fire alarm and emer- name of Bug Lady Pest Control at Claims against the estate to the clerk. Claims against the 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975 (755 undersigned intend to conduct listed below for cash on August gency communications system the following post office addresses: otherwise file your appearance in Proposals will be opened 7421 N. Alpine Road, Loves Park, IL this case, on or before September may be filed in the office of the Estate may be filed in the Office ILCS 5/18-3), whichever date is later. and transact a general carpentry 19, 2026 at approximately 7pm CST. 61111; that the true and real full 11, 2026, A JUDGMENT OR DECREE Clerk of the Circuit Court at the of the Clerk of the Circuit Court at Any claim not filed on or before the with framing business in said Boxed Up Self Storage – online via Microsoft Teams. Link County and State under the name Rockford to the Teams® opening provided names of all persons owning, BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST Winnebago County Courthouse, the Winnebago Court House, 400 applicable date is barred.

Claims may be filed with the of Perfectionist Builders at the 2685 Sandhutton Ave, on the public meetings page of the conducting or transacting such YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THE Probate Division, 400 West State W State Street, Rockford, Illinois, Street, Rockford, IL 61101, or with 61101 or with the representative or representative, with the Clerk of following post office addresses: bid document. Riverfront Museum business are as follows: Chris D. Mei COMPLAINT. SIGNED: Chris D. Mei 7/24/26 You have been sued. To par- the estate legal representatives, both, on or before the 12th day of the Circuit Court, Probate Division, 848 Dearborn Ave., South Beloit, Rockford, IL 61109-1788 Park reserves the unrestricted Subscribed and sworn (or ticipate in the case, you MUST or both.

February, 2027. Any claim not filed Winnebago County Courthouse, IL 61080; that the true and real Unit # - Tenant right to reject any or all proposals Copies of claims filed with the on or before that date is barred. 400 West State Street, Rockford, full names of all persons owning, #512 – Peyton, Cara; received, to waive or not to waive affirmed to) before me, this 24th file an official document with the court within the time stated on Clerk must be mailed or delivered Copies of a claim filed with the Illinois 61101, or with both. If a conducting or transacting such #402 - Johnson, Danielle; any informality, or to accept the day of July, A.D. 2026. this Notice called an “Appearance” to the estate legal representatives Clerk must be mailed or delivered claim is filed with the represen- business are as follows: Travis #313 - Urbieta, Manuel; proposal considered to be in Lori Gummow, County Clerk #531 - Tutt, Jolanta; and a document called an “Answer/ and to the attorney within ten (10) to the representative and to the tative but not with the court, the James Keen the best interest of Riverfront Ariel Rosas, Deputy Clerk 27498R TRRT 8/12 Response”. The Answer/Response days after it has been filed. attorney within ten (10) days after representative may file the claim SIGNED: Travis James Keen #533 - Alderman, Darlene.

Museum Park. n n n is not required in small claims or EARLINE W. DICKERSON, it has been filed. with the court but has no duty to 7/27/26 Boxed Up Self Storage – Contractor shall not pay less Independent Executor of the Jill Beeman do so. Within ten days after filing a Subscribed and sworn (or Loves Park than the prevailing rates of wages ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF eviction cases unless ordered by INTENTION the court. If you do not file an Estate of TOM Z. DICKERSON, Independent Executor for The claim with the court, the claimant affirmed to) before me, this 27th 1511 E Riverside Blvd, to all laborers, workmen, and STATE OF ILLINOIS, Appearance and Answer/Response Deceased Estate of Henry T. Gaston must mail or deliver a copy of the day of July, A.D. 2026. mechanics performing work under Loves Park, IL 61111 COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO on time, the court may decide the PREPARED BY: Deceased claim to the representative and the Lori Gummow, County Clerk this proposal, and shall comply Unit # - Tenant This is to certify that the un- case without hearing from you, and HINSHAW & CULBERTSON LLP Law Offices of John F. representative’s attorney and file Krystal Soto, Deputy Clerk with the requirements of the IL proof of the mailing or delivery 27522R TRRT 8/19 #114 - Rayner, Sophia; Wages of Employees on Public dersigned intend to conduct and you could be held in default and Marcia L. Mueller, ARDC #3122098 Argoudelis, LLC #127 - Rayner, Sophia; transact a landscaping business lose the case. After you fill out 100 Park Avenue, Suite 2A John F. Argoudelis, Esq. with the court. n n n Works Act (820 ILCS 130/1-12). in said County and State under the necessary documents, you Rockford, Illinois 61101 Attorney for Independent 27535R TRRT 8/26 ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF #300 - Rayner, Sophia; Bid No. 2026.01 #1111 - Knight, Carrie.

Executor n n n INTENTION Pre-Bid Meeting: September the name of Blanca Lopez at the need to electronically file (e-file) 815-490-4919 Boxed Up Self Storage – following post office addresses: them with the court. To e-file, you mmueller@hinshawlaw.com 15124 S. Route 59 ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF STATE OF ILLINOIS, 8, 2026 Machesney Park 27531R TRRT 8/26 Plainfield, Illinois 60544 INTENTION COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO Bid Opening: September 25, 14823 Klinewood Rd., South Beloit, must create an account with an IL 61080; that the true and real e-filing service provider. For more n n n (815) 436-9410 STATE OF ILLINOIS, This is to certify that the 7171 Mitchell Rd, 2026 STATE OF ILLINOIS 27533R TRRT 8/26 COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO undersigned intend to conduct Machesney Park, IL 61115 27529R TRRT 8/12 full names of all persons owning, information, go to ilcourts.info/ conducting or transacting such efiling. If you cannot e-file, you can IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE n n n This is to certify that the and transact a paralegal staffing Unit # - Tenant n n n business are as follows: Blanca get an exemption that allows you 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT STATE OF ILLINOIS undersigned intend to conduct and research services business #207 - Rowlett, Joe; VILLAGE OF NEW MILFORD, Lorena Lopez-Tovar to file in-person or by mail. You COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE and transact a sole proprietorship in said County and State under #168 - Dixon, Janiya; ILLINOIS SIGNED: Blanca Lorena may be charged filing fees, but if PROBATE DIVISION 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT business in said County and State the name of A1 Paralegal Research #140 - Reynolds, Tiffany; NOTICE OF ZONING BOARD OF Lopez-Tovar 7/15/26 you cannot pay them, you can file IN RE THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO under the name of Flores Art & Staffing at the following post #71 - Hohol, Taylor.

APPEALS HEARING Subscribed and sworn (or an Application for Waiver of Court OF: PROBATE DIVISION Studio at the following post office office addresses: 1534 Camp Ave., KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE The auction will be listed and BRIAN L. PETERSON, In the Matter of the Estate of addresses: 418 Hollister Ave., Rock- Rockford, IL 61103; that the true PRESENTS that on the 27th day affirmed to) before me, this 15th Fees. It is possible that the court will allow you to attend the first Deceased.

THEODORE MATTIS, ford, IL 61108; that the true and real and real full names of all persons advertised on www.storagetreaof August, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. the day of July, A.D. 2026. court date in this case in-person CASE NO: 2026-PR-138 Deceased. full names of all persons owning, owning, conducting or transacting sures.com. See website for terms ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS for Lori Gummow, County Clerk or remotely by video or phone.

CLAIM NOTICE CASE NO. 2026 PR 187 conducting or transacting such such business are as follows: and conditions. Units will be the Village of New Milford, Illinois Ariel Rosas, Deputy Clerk available for viewing prior to the 27499R TRRT 8/12 Contact the Circuit Court Clerk’s NOTICE is given of the death CLAIM NOTICE business are as follows: Wendy Rachael Ann Guess will convene at the Village Hall, n n n office or visit the Court’s website of Brian Laverne Peterson on Notice is given of the death Maribel Flores Briones SIGNED: Rachael Ann Guess sale on www.storagetreasures.com.

6771 11th Street, Rockford, IL 61109 SIGNED: Wendy Maribel Flores 7/28/26 A buyer’s premium up to 15%, and to consider the following described IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE to find out whether this is possible September 16th, 2025. Letters of of Theodore Mattis of Machesney SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT and, if so, how to do this. Need Office were issued on July 14th, Park, IL. Letters of Office were Briones 7/31/26 Subscribed and sworn (or a cleaning deposit will be charged zoning matters: Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 28th per unit. Purchases must be made A. A Special Use Permit under WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS help? Call or text Illinois Court Help 2026, to: Darwin Peterson and Leon issued on July 28, 2026, to BrenSection 21-28(3) AG Agricultural PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC, at 833-411-1121 or go to ilcourthelp. Peterson as Co-Executors who are da Schneider, who is the legal affirmed to) before me, this 31st day of July, A.D. 2026. with cash only and paid at Boxed PLAINTIFF, gov for information about going to the legal representatives of the representative of the estate. The day of July, A.D. 2026.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk District of the Code of Ordinance Up Operations Center located at VS. court, including how to fill out and estate. The attorney is Christian attorney for the estate is G. Michael Lori Gummow, County Clerk Krystal Soto, Deputy Clerk for the Village of New Milford, 1511 E Riverside Blvd, Loves Park, IL GRETCHEN R POFF file documents. You can also get Solares, 4855 E State St Ste 24, Scheurich.

Ariel Rosas, Deputy Clerk 27523R TRRT 8/19 Illinois, to consider allowing a 61111 to complete the transaction.

A/K/A GRETCHEN POFF; free legal information and legal Rockford, IL 61108.

Claims against the estate may 27536R TRRT 8/26 n n n Solar Farm for the following propBRENT R BEATY referrals at illinoislegalaid.org.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before February 12, n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF Boxed Up Self Storage may refuse erty: Vacant Parcel on 11th Street, any bid and may rescind any A/K/A BRENT BEATY; All documents referred to in this be filed within six (6) months from 2027, that date being at least six ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION Rockford, Illinois. purchase until the winning bidder STATE OF ILLINOIS; Notice can be found at ilcourts. the date of first publication. Any (6) months from the date of first INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, PIN 15-25-126-005. takes possession of the personal UNKNOWN OWNERS AND info/forms. Other documents may claim not filed within six (6) months publication, or within three (3) STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO B. A Variance under Sections NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, be available from your local Circuit from the date of first publication months from the date of mailing COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the un- property. All sales are final.

21-59 to Section 21-9(a)(7) which would allow an eight (8) foot high DEFENDANTS. Court Clerk’s office or website. or claims not filed within three (3) or delivery of Notice to creditors, This is to certify that the un- dersigned intend to conduct and 27517R TRRT 8/12

Government Notices

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n n n Condominium Property Act, 765 at the close of the sale payable to were issued on January 15, 2026 Notice is given of the death of whichever date is later. Any claim Name of Instrument: Mortgage representative, or both.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

The Judicial Sales Corporation. No to Tim Wignall, 124 Summit Butte SYLVIA HENDRICKS. Letters of Office not filed by the requisite date as Date of recording: June 22, 2018 Copies of claims filed with the 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR third party checks will be accepted. Road, Woodland, WA 98678, and were issued on July 10, 2026, to stated above shall be barred.

County where recorded: Win- Circuit Clerk’s Office--Probate DiviWINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE The balance, in certified funds/ Brian Taylor, 12187 Limestone Maryann Gianesin, who is the InClaims against the estate may nebago County sion must be mailed or delivered PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION or wire transfer, is due within Court, Rockton, IL 61072, who are dependent Executor of the Estate. be filed in the office of the WinRecording document identifito the estate legal representative Plaintiff, FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF twenty-four (24) hours. The subject the legal representatives of the The attorney for the Estate is David nebago County Circuit Clerk-Pro- cation: 20181017549 -v.AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN property is subject to general real estate. The attorney for the estate F. Monteleone, Fisk & Monteleone bate Division at the Winnebago /s/ Timothy J. Conklin, and to the attorney within ten (10) ERICA JOANN RAMIREZ ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15- estate taxes, special assessments, is James Hursh, Guyer & Enichen, Ltd., 6838 East State Street, Suite County Courthouse, Rockford, Attorney for the Plaintiff days after it has been filed. et al 1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE or special taxes levied against P.C., 2601 Reid Farm Road, Suite B, 302, Rockford, Illinois 61108.

Illinois, or with the estate legal Timothy J. Conklin Dated: July 27, 2026.

Defendant FORECLOSURE LAW. said real estate and is offered for Rockford, IL 61114.

Claims may be filed on or representative, or both.

Attorney No. 06282682 G. MICHAEL SCHEURICH, Attorney 2026-FC-0000029 You will need a photo identi- sale without any representation Claims against the estate may before January 29, 2027, that date Copies of claims filed with the Foster, Buick & Conklin, LLC G. MICHAEL SCHEURICH NOTICE OF SALE fication issued by a government as to quality or quantity of title be filed on or before January 29, being at least six (6) months from Circuit Clerk’s Office-Probate Divi- 2040 Aberdeen Court (##2479869) PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY agency (driver’s license, passport, and without recourse to Plaintiff 2027, that date being at least six (6) the date of first publication, or sion, must be mailed or delivered Sycamore, Illinois 60178 Guyer & Enichen, P.C. GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment etc.) in order to gain entry into and in ‘’AS IS’’ condition. The sale months from the date of first pub- within three (3) months from the to the estate legal representative (815) 758-6616 Attorneys for the Estate of Foreclosure and Sale entered in our building and the foreclosure is further subject to confirmation lication, or within three (3) months date of mailing or delivery of notice and to his attorney within ten days service@fosterbuick.com the above cause on April 16, 2026, sale room in Cook County and the by the court. from the date of mailing or delivery to any known creditor required by after it has been filed.

27490R TRRT 8/12 2601 Reid Farm Road, Suite B an agent for The Judicial Sales Cor- same identification for sales held Upon payment in full of the of Notice to creditors, if mailing Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate /s/ Danielle L. Burza-Smith n n n Rockford, Illinois 61114 poration, will at 12:30 PM on August at other county venues where amount bid, the purchaser will or delivery is required by Section Act of 1975 as amended, whichever Attorney for Executor STATE OF ILLINOIS (815) 636-9600 31, 2026, at the Advocus National The Judicial Sales Corporation receive a Certificate of Sale that will 5/18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, date is later. Any claim not filed Prepared by: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 27492R TRRT 8/12 Title Insurance, 973 Featherstone conducts foreclosure sales. entitle the purchaser to a deed to 1975 as amended, whichever date by the requisite date stated shall ESTATE LAW PARTNERS, LLC 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT n n n Rd, Suite 100, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, For information, examine the the real estate after confirmation is later. Any claim not filed by the be barred.

Danielle L. Burza-Smith COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF sell at public in-person sale to the court file, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, of the sale. requisite date stated above shall Claims against the estate 440 Science Drive, STE 101 PROBATE DIVISION INTENTION highest bidder, as set forth below, P.C. Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 15W030 The property will NOT be be barred. may be filed in the office of the Madison, WI 53711 In the Matter of the Estate of the following described real estate: NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE open for inspection and plaintiff STATE OF ILLINOIS, Claims against the estate Winnebago County Circuit Clerk 608-447-0006 VALERIE T. GUYER, PART OF LOT 9 IN BLOCK 100, BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 (630) makes no representation as to may be filed in the office of the Probate Division at the Winnebago dbs@elp.llc Deceased.

COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO 7 AS DESIGNATED UPON 794-9876 the condition of the property. Pro- Winnebago County Circuit Clerk, County Courthouse, 400 West State 27489R TRRT 8/12 CASE NO. 2026 PR 177 This is to certify that the THE PLAT OF EAST END THE JUDICIAL SALES spective bidders are admonished Probate Division, at the Winnebago Street, Rockford, Illinois 61101, with n n n CLAIM NOTICE undersigned intend to conduct ADDITION TO THE CITY OF CORPORATION to check the court file to verify all County Courthouse, 400 W. State the Independent Executor, or both. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE Notice is given of the death of ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS, BEING One South Wacker Drive, information.

St., Rockford, IL 61101 or with the es- Copies of any claim filed with the SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Valerie T. Guyer of Rockford, Illinois. and transact a sole proprietorship A PART OF THE NORTHWEST 24th Floor, If this property is a condomini- tate’s legal representative, or both. Circuit Clerk’s Office, Probate Divi- WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS Letters of Office were issued on business in said County and State QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION Chicago, IL 60606-4650 um unit, the purchaser of the unit Copies of claims filed with the sion, must be mailed or delivered FIRST STATE BANK, July 22, 2026, to Valerie Loftus, who under the name of Feline Devine 30, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, (312) 236-SALE at the foreclosure sale, other than Circuit Clerk’s Office, Probate Divi- to the Independent Executor and Plaintiff, is the legal representative of the Thrifts & Gifts at the following post RANGE 2 EAST OF THE You can also visit The Judicial a mortgagee, shall pay the assess- sion, must be mailed or delivered to the attorney for the estate within vs. estate. The attorney for the estate office addresses: 5210 Hawkeye THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDSales Corporation at www.tjsc. ments and the legal fees required to the estate’s legal representative ten (10) days after it has been filed. PLAZA LOS PANCHOS MEXICAN is G. Michael Scheurich.

Trail, Machesney Park, IL 61115; IAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH com for a 7 day status report of by The Condominium Property Act, and to his/her attorney within ten The estate will be administered GRILL, INC., Claims against the estate may that the true and real full names IS RECORDED IN BOOK 5 pending sales.

765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If days after it has been filed. without court supervision, unless, FRANCISCO J. MORALES, be filed on or before January 29, OF PLATS ON PAGE 48 IN CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. this property is a condominium DATED: July 20, 2026 under Section 28-4 of the Probate LESLEY MORALES, 2027, that date being at least six of all persons owning, conducting THE RECORDER’S OFFICE 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, unit which is part of a common BY: James Hursh, Attorney Act of 1975 (755 ILCS 5/28-4), any HENIGAN SPYRATOS (6) months from the date of first or transacting such business are as OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, SUITE 100 interest community, the purchaser James Hursh, #6230997 interested person terminates HOLDINGS, LLC, publication, or within three (3) follows: Renee Ann Kelley ILLINOIS, BOUNDED AS FOLBURR RIDGE IL, 60527 of the unit at the foreclosure sale Attorney for Estate independent administration at UNKNOWN OWNERS, months from the date of mailing SIGNED: Renee Ann Kelley LOWS, TO-WIT: BEGINNING 630-794-5300 other than a mortgagee shall pay Guyer & Enichen, P.C. any time by mailing or delivering and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, or delivery of Notice to creditors, 7/23/26 AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com the assessments required by The 2601 Reid Farm Road a petition to terminate to the Clerk Defendants. if mailing or delivery is required Subscribed and sworn (or OF SAID LOT; THENCE EAST Attorney File No. 14-25-07583 Condominium Property Act, 765 Rockford, IL 61114 of the Court.

Case No. 2026 FC 199 by 755 ILCS 5/18-3 of the Illinois ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

815.636.9600 Dated this 22nd day of July 2026. NOTICE OF PENDENCY OF ACTION Probate Act of 1975, whichever date affirmed to) before me, this 23rd SAID LOT, 100 FEET; THENCE Case Number: 2026-FC-0000029 IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR jhursh@guyerlaw.com Fisk & Monteleone Ltd. NOTICE is hereby given to Plaza is later. Any claim not filed by the day of July, A.D. 2026.

NORTH PARALLEL WITH THE TJSC#: 46-1100 (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE 27486R TRRT 8/12 By: /s/ David F. Monteleone Los Panchos Mexican Grill, Inc., requisite date stated above shall Lori Gummow, County Clerk WEST LINE OF SAID LOT TO Giselle Mandujano, Deputy Clerk NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION n n n Attorney for Maryann Gianesin Francisco Morales, Lesley Morales, be barred.

THE NORTH LINE OF SAID Collection Practices Act, you are FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE Independent Executor Henigan Spyratos Holdings, LLC, Claims against the estate 27494R TRRT 8/12 LOT; THENCE WEST ALONG advised that Plaintiff’s attorney AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT David F. Monteleone (#6208832) unknown owners and non-record may be filed in the Office of the n n n SAID NORTH LINE, 100 FEET is deemed to be a debt collector ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15- WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS Fisk & Monteleone Ltd. claimants, of the Complaint for Winnebago County Circuit Clerk-- ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF TO THE NORTHWEST CORattempting to collect a debt and 1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: 6838 East State Street, Suite 302 Foreclosure filed in the above Probate Division at the Winnebago INTENTION NER OF SAID LOT; THENCE any information obtained will be FORECLOSURE LAW. SANDRA L. LYMAN Rockford, IL 61108 entitled case on the 21st day of County Courthouse, Room 425, STATE OF ILLINOIS, SOUTH ALONG THE WEST used for that purpose.

You will need a photo identiDeceased.

815-962-0044 May, 2026, and that they are named 400 West State Street, Rockford, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO LINE OF SAID LOT TO THE Case # 2026-FC-0000029 fication issued by a government CASE NO.: 2026 PR 102 eservice@rockfordinjuryhelp.com Defendants in the above entitled Illinois, or with the estate legal PLACE OF BEGINNING, SITI3291356 agency (driver’s license, passport, CLAIM NOTICE 27488R TRRT 8/12 case, pursuant to the provisions representative, or both.

This is to certify that the unUATED IN THE COUNTY OF P27482R TRRT 8/12 etc.) in order to gain entry into Notice is given of the death of n n n of 735 ILCS 5/2-206, 735 ILCS 5/15Copies of claims filed with the dersigned intend to conduct and WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF n n n our building and the foreclosure Sandra L. Lyman. Letters of Office ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF 1218 and 735 ILCS 5/15-1502, and Circuit Clerk’s Office--Probate Divi- transact a sale clothes business ILLINOIS. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE sale room in Cook County and the were issued on July 10, 2026 to INTENTION that the above entitled mortgage sion must be mailed or delivered in said County and State under Commonly known as 222 S 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT same identification for sales held Dwight R. Lyman at 617 Theodore STATE OF ILLINOIS, foreclosure which is now pending to the estate legal representative ROCKFORD AVE, ROCKFORD, IL 61104 WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS at other county venues where St., Rockford, IL who is the legal COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO in said court and the day on or after and to the attorney within ten (10) the name of Uzima Shop at the following post office addresses: Property Index No. 12-30U.S. BANK TRUST COMPANY, The Judicial Sales Corporation representative of the estate. The This is to certify that the which a default may be entered days after it has been filed.

2624 19th St., Rockford, IL 61109; 101-010 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT conducts foreclosure sales. attorney for the estate is James undersigned intend to conduct against said Defendants is the Dated: July 23, 2026.

The real estate is improved IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY For information, examine the Hursh, Guyer & Enichen, P.C., 2601 and transact a painting service for 29th day of June, 2026, and that G. MICHAEL SCHEURICH, Attorney that the true and real full names with a residence.

BUT SOLELY IN ITS CAPACITY AS court file, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, Reid Farm Road, Suite B, Rockford, models business in said County the following information applies G. MICHAEL SCHEURICH of all persons owning, conducting Sale terms: If sold to anyone INDENTURE TRUSTEE OF CIM P.C. Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 15W030 IL 61114. and State under the name of to said foreclosure proceeding: (##2479869) or transacting such business are other than the Plaintiff, 25% down TRUST 2025-NR1 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE Claims against the estate may Warmark Studio at the following (i) The names of all Plaintiffs Guyer & Enichen, P.C. as follows: Uzima Stamili Yohali of the highest bid by certified funds Plaintiff, 100, BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 (630) be filed on or before January 29, post office addresses: 1403 Brady and the case number are identi- Attorneys for the Estate SIGNED: Uzima Stamili Yohali at the close of the sale payable to -v.794-9876 2027, that date being at least six (6) Ln., Rockford, IL 61108; that the fied above.

2601 Reid Farm Road, Suite B 7/24/26 The Judicial Sales Corporation. No ASHLEY M. SANDERS THE JUDICIAL SALES months from the date of first pub- true and real full names of all (ii) The Court in which said Rockford, Illinois 61114 Subscribed and sworn (or third party checks will be accepted. et al CORPORATION lication, or within three (3) months persons owning, conducting or action was brought is identified (815) 636-9600 The balance, in certified funds/ Defendant One South Wacker Drive, from the date of mailing or delivery transacting such business are as above.

27491R TRRT 8/12 affirmed to) before me, this 24th or wire transfer, is due within 2026-FC-0000003 24th Floor, of Notice to creditors, if mailing follows: Mark D Fini (iii) The names of the title n n n day of July, A.D. 2026. twenty-four (24) hours. The subject NOTICE OF SALE Chicago, IL 60606-4650 or delivery is required by Section SIGNED: Mark D Fini 7/7/26 holders of record are: Plaza Los STATE OF ILLINOIS Lori Gummow, County Clerk property is subject to general real PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY (312) 236-SALE 5/18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, Subscribed and sworn (or Panchos Mexican Grill, Inc., an IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE Krystal Soto, Deputy Clerk estate taxes, special assessments, GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment You can also visit The Judicial 1975 as amended, whichever date affirmed to) before me, this 7th Illinois Corporation 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT 27495R TRRT 8/12 or special taxes levied against of Foreclosure and Sale entered in Sales Corporation at www.tjsc. is later. Any claim not filed by the day of July, A.D. 2026. (iv) A legal description of the COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO n n n said real estate and is offered for the above cause on April 23, 2026, com for a 7 day status report of requisite date stated above shall Lori Gummow, County Clerk real estate sufficient to identify PROBATE DIVISION sale without any representation an agent for The Judicial Sales Cor- pending sales.

Blackhawk Rd Self Storage be barred.

Krystal Soto, Deputy Clerk it with reasonable certainty is In the Matter of the Estate of as to quality or quantity of title poration, will at 12:30 PM on August CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Claims against the estate 27496R TRRT 8/12 as follows: GLORIA J. BEECH, 2478 Blackhawk Rd. and without recourse to Plaintiff 31, 2026, at the Advocus National 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, may be filed in the office of the n n n LOT 1 AS DESIGNATDeceased.

Rockford, IL 61109 and in ‘’AS IS’’ condition. The sale Title Insurance, 973 Featherstone SUITE 100 Winnebago County Circuit Clerk, STATE OF ILLINOIS ED UPON PLAT NO. 1 CASE NO. 2026 PR 174 815-494-4477 is further subject to confirmation Rd, Suite 100, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, BURR RIDGE IL, 60527 Probate Division, at the Winnebago IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE MACHESNEY PARK MALL, CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE by the court. sell at public in-person sale to the 630-794-5300 County Courthouse, 400 W. State 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BEING A SUBDIVISION IN Notice is given of the death of Personal property stored by Upon payment in full of the highest bidder, as set forth below, E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com St., Rockford, IL 61101 or with the esCOUNTY OF WINNEBAGO PART OF THE NORTH 1/2 Gloria J. Beech of Rockford, Illinois. amount bid, the purchaser will the following described real estate: Attorney File No. 14-24-07084 tate’s legal representative, or both.

PROBATE DIVISION OF SECTION 30, TOWNSHIP Letters of Office were issued on July the following individual, Sandra receive a Certificate of Sale that will LOT ONE HUNDRED Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Copies of claims filed with the IN RE THE ESTATE OF: 45 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST 20, 2026, to Heidi Brown-Velasquez, Mancilla, Unit B-23, at Blackhawk entitle the purchaser to a deed to THIRTY-SEVEN (137) AS DESCase Number: 2026-FC-0000003 Circuit Clerk’s Office, Probate DiviKATHLEEN ANN POWELL, OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL who is the legal representative of Rd Self Storage, 2478 Blackhawk the real estate after confirmation IGNATED UPON GOLDEN TJSC#: 46-1027 sion, must be mailed or delivered Deceased.

MERIDIAN, WINNEBAGO the estate. The attorney for the Rd, Rockford, IL, a self storage of the sale.

ACRES PLAT NO. 2, BEING A NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt to the estate’s legal representative 2025-PR-56 COUNTY, ILLINOIS, THE PLAT estate is G. Michael Scheurich. facility operated by Blackhawk Rd The property will NOT be SUBDIVISION OF A PART OF Collection Practices Act, you are and to his/her attorney within ten CLAIM NOTICE OF WHICH IS RECORDED IN Claims against the estate may open for inspection and plaintiff THE NORTH HALF (1/2) OF advised that Plaintiff’s attorney days after it has been filed.

NOTICE is given of the death of BOOK 36 OF PLATS ON PAGE be filed on or before January 29, Self Storage shall be sold to the makes no representation as to THE NORTH HALF (1/2) OF is deemed to be a debt collector DATED: July 20, 2026 KATHLEEN ANN POWELL. Letters of 192A IN THE RECORDER’S 2027, that date being at least six highest bidder at public auction the condition of the property. ProSECTION 30 IN TOWNSHIP attempting to collect a debt and BY: James Hursh, Attorney Office were issued on June 16, 2026, OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO (6) months from the date of first at the address listed.below. spective bidders are admonished 45 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST any information obtained will be James Hursh, #6230997 to DEANNA LYNN THOMPSON, who COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUpublication, or within three (3) The auction will be held on or to check the court file to verify all OF THE 3RD P.M., THE PLAT used for that purpose.

Attorney for Estate is the legal representative of the ATED IN THE COUNTY OF months from the date of mailing after August 21, 2026 at 8:15 am to information.

OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS Case # 2026-FC-0000003 Guyer & Enichen, P.C. estate. The attorney for the estate WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF or delivery of Notice to creditors, enforce the Owner’s Lien theron.

If this property is a condominiRECORDED IN BOOK 20 OF I3291414 2601 Reid Farm Road is Danielle L. Burza-Smith, Estate ILLINOIS. if mailing or delivery is required You must register as a buyer um unit, the purchaser of the unit PLATS ON PAGE 198 IN THE P27483R TRRT 8/12 Rockford, IL 61114 Law Partners, LLC, 440 Science (v) A common address or by 755 ILCS 5/18-3 of the Illinois at the foreclosure sale, other than RECORDERS OFFICE OF WINn n n 815.636.9600 Drive, STE 101, Madison, Wisconsin description of the location of the Probate Act of 1975, whichever date 15 minutes before the auction a mortgagee, shall pay the assessNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE jhursh@guyerlaw.com 53711. Claims against the estate real estate is as follows: 8660 North is later. Any claim not filed by the and have a proper photo ID and ments and the legal fees required Commonly known as 725 COP17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT 27487R TRRT 8/12 may be filed on or before January 2nd Street, Machesney Park, IL 61115 requisite date stated above shall payment. Cash only accepted

by The Condominium Property Act, PER DR, MACHESNEY PARK, IL 61111 WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS n n n 29, 2027, that date being at least (vi) An identification of the be barred. as payment and $200 cleaning 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If Property Index No. 08-30- IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF six (6) months from the date of mortgage sought to be foreclosed Claims against the estate deposit required. Winning bidder this property is a condominium 205-003 MARK MILBURN THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT first publication, or within three (3) is as follows: may be filed in the Office of the must clean the unit out in 24 hours. unit which is part of a common The real estate is improved with Deceased.

WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS months from the date of mailing Name of mortgagors: Plaza Winnebago County Circuit Clerk-If there are no bidders, the interest community, the purchaser a single family residence.

CASE NO.: 2026 PR 129 Estate of Sylvia Hendricks, or delivery of Notice to creditors, Los Panchos Mexican Grill, Inc., Probate Division at the Winnebago of the unit at the foreclosure sale Sale terms: If sold to anyone CLAIM NOTICE Deceased. if mailing or delivery is required an Illinois Corporation County Courthouse, Room 425, property will be otherwise disother than a mortgagee shall pay other than the Plaintiff, 25% down Notice is given of the death 2026-PR-0000139 by 755 ILCS 5/18-3 of the Illinois Name of mortgagee: First 400 West State Street, Rockford, posed of by the owner. the assessments required by The of the highest bid by certified funds of Mark Milburn. Letters of Office CLAIMS NOTICE Probate Act, 1975 as amended, State Bank Illinois, or with the estate legal 27519R TRRT 8/12

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n n n certain Mortgage conveying the court date in this case in-person NOW THEREFORE, unless you is at least 30 days after the date of Winnebago County, Illinois TYLER M. CROSBY FEET EAST OF THE SOUTHIN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE premises described as follows, or remotely by video or phone. Unknown Others, Non Record the first publication of this notice, Plaintiff’s Attorney Attorney for Administrator WEST CORNER OF SAID 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT to wit: Contact the Circuit Court Clerk’s Claimants and Unknown Tenants, default may be entered against Timothy F. Horning CROSBY & CROSBY LLP QUARTER (1/4) SECTION; WINNEBAGO COUNTY LOT TWELVE (12) IN office or visit the Court’s website the said Defendants, file your you at any time after that date MEYER & HORNING, P.C. Attorney for Administrator THENCE NORTH PARALLEL ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS BLOCK TWO (2) AS DESto find out whether this is possible Answer to the Complaint in said and a judgment may be entered 631 N. Longwood Street Tyler M. Crosby WITH THE WEST LINE OF Rocket Mortgage, LLC IGNATED UPON THE PLAT and, if so, how to do this. Need suit or otherwise make your ap- in accordance with the prayer of Suite 101 ARDC: 63323771 SAID QUARTER (1/4), 330 f/k/a Quicken Loans, LLC OF LETT’S AND BENNETT’S help? Call or text Illinois Court Help pearance therein in the said Circuit the Complaint.

Rockford, IL 61107 3815 N Mulford Road, Ste. 4 FEET TO AN IRON STAKE; f/k/a Quicken Loans Inc. HIGHLAND PARK SUBDIat 833-411-1121 or go to ilcourthelp. Court of the 17th Judicial Circuit, Dated at Rockford, IL on the 28th 815/636-9300 Rockford, Illinois 61114 THENCE EAST 67 FEET TO PLAINTIFF VISION OF A PART OF THE gov for information about going to Winnebago County, 400 W. State day of July, 2026 27510R TRRT 8/19 P: (815) 367-6432 AN IRON STAKE; THENCE Vs. WEST HALF (1/2) OF THE court, including how to fill out and Street Rockford, Illinois 61102 on or Thomas Klein n n n E: eservice@crosbyandcrosbySOUTH PARALLEL WITH SAID Shelley Godwin SOUTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) file documents. You can also get before September 15, 2026, which Clerk of the Circuit Court STATE OF ILLINOIS law.com WEST QUARTER (1/4) LINE, a/k/a Shelley L. Godwin; OF THE NORTHEAST QUARfree legal information and legal is at least 30 days after the date of Winnebago County, Illinois IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 27512R TRRT 8/19 330 FEET TO A POINT IN Shelley Louise Godwin, as Trustee TER (1/4) AND A PART OF referrals at illinoislegalaid.org. the first publication of this notice, Plaintiff’s Attorney 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT n n n SAID SOUTH QUARTER (1/4) and/or her successors of the THE EAST HALF (1/2) OF All documents referred to in this default may be entered against Timothy F. Horning COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO STATE OF ILLINOIS Shelley L. Godwin Revocable Trust SECTION LINE; THENCE WEST THE WEST HALF (1/2) OF THE Notice can be found at ilcourts. you at any time after that date MEYER & HORNING, P.C. IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE dated August 10, 2018; ALONG LAST SAID QUARTER NORTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) info/forms. Other documents and a judgment may be entered 631 N. Longwood Street ROBERT E. COON JR. 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Unknown Owners and OF SECTION 24, TOWNSHIP may be available from your local in accordance with the prayer of Suite 101 CASE NO: 2026-PR-156 COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO (1/4) LINE, 67 FEET TO Nonrecord Claimants 44 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST Circuit Court Clerk’s office or the Complaint.

Rockford, IL 61107 CLAIM NOTICE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; DEFENDANTS OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL website. ¿Necesita ayuda? Llame Dated at Rockford, IL on the 28th 815/636-9300 NOTICE is given of the death MARY J. SAMUELSON, SITUATED IN THE COUNTY No. 2026-FC-0000189 MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF o envíe un mensaje de texto a day of July, 2026 27509R TRRT 8/19 of: ROBERT E. COON JR. Letters of Deceased.

OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE NOTICE BY PUBLICATION WHICH SUBDIVISION IS Illinois Court Help al 833-411-1121, o Thomas Klein n n n Office were issued on July 7, 2026 CASE NO: 2026 PR 169 OF ILLINOIS. Commonly NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: RECORDED IN BOOK 15 visite ilcourthelp.gov para obtener Clerk of the Circuit Court STATE OF ILLINOIS to ALYSE M. GERARD, 7476 Wild Oats CLAIM NOTICE known as 3712 BROADWAY, Unknown Owners and NonreOF PLATS ON PAGE 3 IN información sobre los casos de la Winnebago County, Illinois IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE Trail, Cherry Valley, IL 61016, who NOTICE is given of the death ROCKFORD, IL 61108 cord Claimants THE RECORDER’S OFFICE corte y cómo completar y presentar Plaintiff’s Attorney 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT is the legal representative of the of MARY J. SAMUELSON, Letters of Property Index No. 12-29That this case has been comOF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, formularios.

Timothy F. Horning WINNEBAGO COUNTY estate. The attorney for the estate Office were issued on July 22, 2026 menced in this Court against you ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT MEYER & HORNING, P.C. NORTHWEST BANK OF ROCKFORD, is Jeffry A. Dahlberg, 535 Loves Park to Dale P. Samuelson, Executor, who 358-017 The real estate is improved and other defendants, praying COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, THE 631 N. Longwood Street N/K/A FORESIGHT BANK, Drive, Suite #4, Loves Park, IL 61111. is the legal representative of the for the foreclosure of a certain AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. ALL PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED Suite 101 Plaintiff, Claims against the estate may estate. The attorney for the estate with a Residential Property. The judgment amount was $77,392.55 Mortgage conveying the premises OF LOT THIRTEEN (13) IN TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT- Rockford, IL 61107 VS. be filed on or before February 26, is BRIAN K. LARKIN, ONE COURT described as follows, to-wit: BLOCK TWO (2), EXCEPTING ING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY 815/636-9300 PARKER JOHNSON 2027, that date being at least six PLACE, SUITE 301, ROCKFORD, Sale Terms: Full Sale Terms are COMMONLY KNOWN AS: available on the property page THE WEST FIFTEEN (15) FEET INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR 27508R TRRT 8/19 a/k/a PARKER A. JOHNSON, (6) months from the date of first ILLINOIS 61101.

9011 Sheringham Dr THEREOF, AS DESIGNATED THAT PURPOSE. n n n NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, publication, or within three (3) Claims against the estate may at www.auction.com by entering Roscoe, IL 61073 UPON THE PLAT OF LETTS McCalla Raymer Leibert STATE OF ILLINOIS UNKNOWN OTHERS and months from the date of mailing be filed on or before February 6, 3712 BROADWAY into the search and which said Mortgage was AND BENNETT’S HIGHLAND Pierce, LLP IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE UNKNOWN TENANTS, or delivery of Notice to creditors, 2027, that date being at least six bar. If sold to anyone other than made by: PARK SUBDIVISION OF A Attorney for Plaintiff 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Defendants. if mailing or delivery is required by (6) months from the date of first the Plaintiff, the winning bidder Shelley Godwin a/k/a Shelley PART OF THE WEST HALF OF 333 W Wacker Drive, Suite 1820 WINNEBAGO COUNTY CASE NO. 2026 FC 295 Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate publication, or within three (3) must pay the full bid amount L. Godwin THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER Chicago, IL 60606-1220 NORTHWEST BANK OF ROCKFORD, NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE Act, 1975 as amended, whichever months from the date of mailing within twenty-four (24) hours of the the Mortgagor(s), to Mortgage (1/4) OF THE NORTHEAST Ph. (312) 346-9088 N/K/A FORESIGHT BANK THE REQUISITE Affidavit for date is later. Any claim not filed or delivery of Notice to creditors, auction’s end. All payments must Electronic Registration Systems, QUARTER (1/4) AND A PART File No. 26-28206IL-1508961 Plaintiff, Publication having been filed, by the requisite date stated above if mailing or delivery is required by be certified funds. No third-party Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for OF THE EAST HALF (1/2) OF I3291770 VS. notice is hereby given to Unknown shall be barred.

Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Quicken Loans Inc., as Mortgagee, THE WEST HALF (1/2) OF THE P27502R TRRT 8/19 LEONARDO J. MACIAS, Others, Non record Claimants and Claims against the estate Act, 1975 as amended, whichever checks will be accepted. All bidand recorded in the Office of the NORTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) n n n NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Unknown Tenants, Defendants in may be filed in the office of the date is later. Any claim not filed ders will need to register at www.

Recorder of Deeds of Winnebago OF SECTION 24, TOWNSHIP STATE OF ILLINOIS UNKNOWN OTHERS and the above-entitled suit, that the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk - by the requisite date stated above auction.com prior to placing a bid.

The subject property is subject to County, Illinois, as Document No. 44 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE UNKNOWN TENANTS, said suit has been commenced Probate Division at the Winnebago shall be barred.

20171034722; and for other relief; OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Defendants. in the Circuit Court of the 17th County Courthouse, 400 West State Claims against the estate general real estate taxes, special that summons was duly issued MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY CASE NO. 2026 FC 294 Judicial Circuit, Winnebago County, Street, Rockford, Illinois, or with the may be filed in the office of the assessments, or special taxes out of said Court against you as WHICH SUBDIVISION IS NORTHWEST BANK OF ROCKFORD, NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE Illinois, against you praying for a estate legal representative, or both. Winnebago County Circuit Clerk-- levied against said real estate provided by law and that the said RECORDED IN BOOK 15 Plaintiff, THE REQUISITE Affidavit for foreclosure of a mortgage upon Copies of claims filed with the Probate Division at the Winnebago and is offered for sale without suit is now pending.

OF PLATS ON PAGE 3 IN VS. Publication having been filed, the following property: Circuit Clerk’s Office-Probate Divi- County Courthouse, 400 W. State any representation as to quality NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU THE RECORDER’S OFFICE STEVEN J. SIMONOFF, notice is hereby given to Unknown Lot Six (6) and Seven (7) sion, must be mailed or delivered Street, Rockford, Illinois, or with the or quantity of title and without file your answer or otherwise file OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, PEGGY L. SIMONOFF, Others, Non record Claimants and in Block Five (5) as designatto the estate legal representative estate legal representative, or both. recourse to plaintiff and in “AS your appearance in this case in the ILLINOIS, THE EAST LINE NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Unknown Tenants, Defendants in ed upon the Plat of North and to his/her attorney within ten Copies of claims filed with the IS” condition. The sale is further Office of the Clerk of this Court, OF SAID EXCEPTED TRACT UNKNOWN OTHERS and the above-entitled suit, that the Park subdivision part of days after it has been filed.

Circuit Clerk’s Office--Probate Divi- subject to confirmation by the Thomas A. Klein BEING PARALLEL WITH THE UNKNOWN TENANTS, said suit has been commenced Section 36-45-1 and 31-45-2 Dated: July 10, 2026 sion must be mailed or delivered court. Upon payment in full of Clerk of the Circuit Court WEST LINE OF SAID LOT; Defendants. in the Circuit Court of the 17th recorded in Book 18 of Plats ALYSE M. GERARD, to the estate legal representative 400 West State Street, Room 108 SITUATED IN THE COUNTY CASE NO. 2026 FC 293 Judicial Circuit, Winnebago County, on Page 45 in the Recorder’s Executor and to his/her attorney within ten the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a certificate of sale that will Rockford, IL 61101 OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE Illinois, against you praying for a Office of Winnebago County, Attorney For Estate: days after it has been filed. entitle the purchaser to a deed to on or before September 4, OF ILLINOIS. THE REQUISITE Affidavit for foreclosure of a mortgage upon Illinois; situated in the JEFFRY A. DAHLBERG #6206776 DATED July 27, 2026 2026, A DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED Commonly known as: 2018 Publication having been filed, the following property: County of Winnebago and 535 Loves Park Drive, Suite #4 /s/ Dale P. Samuelson the real estate after confirmation of AGAINST YOU AT ANY TIME AFTER Harvard Avenue notice is hereby given to Unknown Lot Sixty (60) as desState of Illinois.

Loves Park, IL 61111 Dale P. Samuelson the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff THAT DAY AND A JUDGMENT MAY Rockford, IL 61107 Others, Non record Claimants and ignated upon Plat Nol 2 Commonly known as: 7815 815-877-2593 Brian K. Larkin BE ENTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH makes no representation as to and which said Mortgage was Unknown Tenants, Defendants in of Spring Creek Meadows, Shore Drive Machesney Park, 27511R TRRT 8/19 Attorney at Law THE PRAYER OF SAID COMPLAINT. made by, the above-entitled suit, that the being a subdivision of the Illinois 61115 n n n One Court Place, Suite 301 the condition of the property, proCODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Jeremy Hull said suit has been commenced part of the East Half, (1/2) of Property Code: 139 B 098A STATE OF ILLINOIS Rockford, IL 61101 spective bidders are admonished Attorneys for Plaintiff Mortgagor(s), to in the Circuit Court of the 17th the Southeast Quarter (1/4) P.I.N. Number: 07-36-227-006 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 815-964-4601 to check the court file to verify all 15W030 North Frontage Road, Mortgage Electronic Registra- Judicial Circuit, Winnebago County, of Section 10, Township 44 And for other relief, that the 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Brian@blarkinlaw.com information. If this property is a Suite 100 tion Systems, Inc. as nominee for Illinois, against you praying for a North, Range 2 East of the action was filed on or about July COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO 27513R TRRT 8/19 condominium unit, the purchaser Burr Ridge, IL 60527 Academy Mortgage Corporation foreclosure of a mortgage upon Third Principal Meridian, 23, 2026, that Summons was duly PROBATE DIVISION n n n of the unit at the foreclosure sale, (630) 794-5300 Mortgagee, and recorded in the the following property: the Plat of which is recorded issued out of said Court against IN RE THE ESTATE OF: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE other than a mortgagee, shall pay DuPage # 15170 Office of the Recorder of Deeds Lot Twenty (20) as desin Book 39 of Plats on Page you as provided by law, and that MICHAEL JAY BROWN, SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Winnebago # 531 of Winnebago County, Illinois, as ignated upon the Plat of 104b in the Recorder’s Ofthe said suit is still pending. The Deceased.

WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS the assessments and the legal fees required by the Condominium Our File No. 14-26-02609 Document No. 2021037073; and for Roxbury Knolls Subdivision, fice of Winnebago County, record titleholder of the real estate Case No. 2025 PR 211 NewRez LLC d/b/a NOTE: This law firm is a debt other relief. part of the Northeast QuarIllinois; situated in the is PARKER JOHNSON a/k/a PARKER CLAIM NOTICE Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9 (g) (l) and (g)(4). If this property is a collector.

UNLESS YOU file your answer or ter (1/4) of the Northwest County of Winnebago and A. JOHNSON. An identification of NOTICE is given of the death Plaintiff, condominium unit which is part of I3291744 otherwise file your appearance in Quarter (1/4) of Section 21, State of Illinois. the mortgage sought to be fore- of MICHAEL JAY BROWN, Letters of -v.a common interest community, the P27500R TRRT 8/19 this case, on or before September Township 44 North, Range Commonly known as: 6877 closed is as follows: Office were issued on September Willie Kay De Tellem; purchaser of the unit at the foreclon n n 4, 2026, A JUDGMENT OR DECREE BY 2 East of the Third Principal Flower Hill Road Rockford, IlliMortgagor – Parker Johnson 15, 2025, to PENEOLOPE BROWN, et. al.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST sure sale other than a mortgagee Meridian, the Plat of which nois 61114 a/k/a Parker A. Johnson who is the legal representative of Defendants.

SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THE Subdivision is recorded in Property Code: 154 D 260 Mortgagee – Northwest Bank of the estate. The attorney for the 2026-FC-0000037 shall pay the assessments required WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS COMPLAINT. Book 32 of Plats on Page 126 P.I.N. Number: 12-10-476-018 Rockford n/k/a Foresight Bank estate is Tyler M. Crosby, Crosby 3712 BROADWAY, by the Condominium Property Act, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, You have been sued. To parin the Recorder’s Office of And for other relief, that the Date of Mortgage – September & Crosby LLP, 3815 N Mulford, ROCKFORD, IL 61108 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE PLAINTIFF, ticipate in the case, you MUST Winnebago County, Illinois; action was filed on or about July 9, 2024 Rockford, Illinois 61114. Claims NOTICE OF SALE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), VS. file an official document with the situated in the County of 23, 2026, that Summons was duly Date of Recording – September against the estate may be filed PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES court within the time stated on Winnebago and State of issued out of said Court against 18, 2024 on or before February 5, 2027, that GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS OF JEREMY HULL; this Notice called an “Appearance” Illinois. you as provided by law, and that County of Recording – Winnebago. date being at least six (6) months of Foreclosure and Sale entered AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF STEPHNIE A HULL; and a document called an “Answer/ Commonly known as: 1199 Rox- the said suit is still pending. The Recording Document from the date of first publication, in the above cause on 4/16/2026, STEPHNIE A HULL, AS NEXT FRIEND Response”. The Answer/Response bury Road Rockford, Illinois 61107 record titleholder of the real estate – 2024022479 or within three (3) months from an agent of Auction.com, LLC will POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH OF B.H., A MINOR; is not required in small claims or Property Code: 165 B 020 is Leonardo J. Macias An identifiNOW THEREFORE, unless you the date of mailing or delivery of conduct the Online Only auction at SECTION 15-1701 (C) OF THE ILLINOIS STEPHNIE A HULL, AS NEXT FRIEND eviction cases unless ordered by P.I.N. Number: 12-21-127-004 cation of the mortgage sought to Unknown Others, Non Record Notice to creditors, if mailing or www.auction.com, with the bidding MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. OF A.H., A MINOR; the court. If you do not file an And for other relief, that the be foreclosed is as follows: Claimants and Unknown Tenants, delivery is required by 755 ILCS window opening on 9/14/2026 For information, contact Plaintiffs ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT Appearance and Answer/Response action was filed on or about July Mortgagor – Leonardo J. Macias the said Defendants, file your 5/18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, at 10:00 AM CDT and closing on attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES PC AUTHORITY; on time, the court may decide the 23, 2026, that Summons was duly Mortgagee – Northwest Bank of Answer to the Complaint in said 1975 as amended, whichever date September 16, 2026 at 10:00 AM (630) 794-5300 please refer to file UNKNOWN OWNERS AND case without hearing from you, and issued out of said Court against Rockford suit or otherwise make your ap- is later. Any claim not filed by the subject to extension, and will sell number 14-26-00209. Auction.com, NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, you could be held in default and you as provided by law, and that Date of Mortgage – March 9, 2022 pearance therein in the said Circuit requisite date as stated above at public sale to the highest bidder, LLC 100 N LaSalle St., Suite 1400, DEFENDANTS. lose the case. After you fill out the said suit is still pending. The Date of Recording – March 17, 2022 Court of the 17th Judicial Circuit, shall be barred. as set forth below, the following Chicago, IL 60602 - 872-225-4985 NO. 2026-FC-0000255 the necessary documents, you record titleholder of the real estate County of Recording – Winnebago. Winnebago County, 400 W. State Claims against the estate may described real estate.

You can also visit www.auction.

2018 HARVARD AVENUE need to electronically file (e-file) is Steven J. Simonoff. An identifiRecording Document Street Rockford, Illinois 61102 on or be filed in the office of the WinPART OF THE SOUTHcom. Attorney File No. 14-26-00209 ROCKFORD, IL 61107 them with the court. To e-file, you cation of the mortgage sought to – 2022008482 before September 15, 2026, which nebago County Circuit Clerk-ProWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF Case Number: 2026-FC-0000037 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION must create an account with an be foreclosed is as follows: NOW THEREFORE, unless you is at least 30 days after the date of bate Division at the Winnebago SECTION 29, TOWNSHIP 44 NOTE: PURSUANT TO THE FAIR NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN e-filing service provider. For more Mortgagor – Steven J. Simonoff Unknown Others, Non Record the first publication of this notice, County Courthouse, Rockford, NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, TO YOU, information, go to ilcourts.info/ Mortgagee – Northwest Bank of Claimants and Unknown Tenants, default may be entered against Illinois, or with the estate legal THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MEYOU ARE ADVISED THAT PLAINTIFF’S Unknown Heirs and Legatees efiling. If you cannot e-file, you can Rockford the said Defendants, file your you at any time after that date representative, or both.

RIDIAN, BOUNDED AS FOLATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A of Jeremy Hull get an exemption that allows you Date of Mortgage – September Answer to the Complaint in said and a judgment may be entered Copies of claims filed with the LOWS, TO-WIT: BEGINNING DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO Unknown Owners and Non-Re- to file in-person or by mail. You 30, 2015 suit or otherwise make your ap- in accordance with the prayer of Circuit Clerk’s Office-Probate DiviAT A POINT IN THE SOUTH COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORcord Claimants may be charged filing fees, but if Date of Recording – pearance therein in the said Circuit the Complaint. sion, must be mailed or delivered LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST MATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED defendants, that this case has you cannot pay them, you can file October 1, 2015 Court of the 17th Judicial Circuit, Dated at Rockford, IL on the 28th to the estate legal representative QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION FOR THAT PURPOSE. been commenced in this Court an Application for Waiver of Court County of Recording – Winnebago. Winnebago County, 400 W. State day of July, 2026 and to his/her attorney within ten 29, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, I3291923 against you and other defendants, Fees. It is possible that the court Recording Document Street Rockford, Illinois 61102 on or Thomas Klein days after it has been filed.

RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD asking for the foreclosure of a will allow you to attend the first – 20151030733 before September 15, 2026, which Clerk of the Circuit Court /s/ Tyler M. Crosby PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, 719.38 P27501R TRRT 8/19

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n n n n n n Jacob M. Joseph of A Law Office and to his/her attorney within ten Deceased.

Probate Division at the Winnebago PROBATE shall be barred.

ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF STATE OF ILLINOIS of Crosby & Associates, P.C., 475 (10) days after it has been filed.

CASE NO. 2026 PR 158 County Courthouse, Room 425, IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: Claims against the Estate INTENTION IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE Executive Parkway, Rockford, /s/ Jacob M. Joseph CLAIM NOTICE 400 West State Street, Rockford, THEODORE DONALD REIMER II, must be filed in the Office of the STATE OF ILLINOIS, 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Illinois 61107.

Jacob M. Joseph, Attorney for Notice is given of the death of Illinois, or with the estate legal Decedent.

Winnebago County Circuit Clerk COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO Claims against the Estate may Administrator Whitney Howell Jeremy Allan Hull of Rockford, Illi- representative, or both.

Probate No. 2026 – PR - 182 Probate Division at the Winnebago This is to certify that the unPROBATE DIVISION be filed on or before the later of: PREPARED BY: nois. Letters of Office were issued Copies of claims filed with the CLAIM NOTICE dersigned intend to conduct and IN RE THE ESTATE OF: (1) six (6) months from the date of A LAW OFFICE OF CROSBY & on July 10, 2026, to William L. King, Circuit Clerk’s Office--Probate DiviNOTICE is given of the death County Courthouse, 400 W. State transact a real estate, truck driving, JAMES BERNARD HOWELL SR., first publication of this notice; or (2) ASSOCIATES, P.C. who is the legal representative of sion must be mailed or delivered of THEODORE DONALD REIMER II. Street, Rockford, Illinois, 61101, or rental cars and etc. business in said Deceased. three (3) months from the date of Jacob M. Joseph #6339167 the estate. The attorney for the to the estate legal representative Letters of Office were issued on with the Estate Executor, or both.

County and State under the name CASE NO. 2026-PR-92 mailing or delivery of Direct Notice 475 Executive Parkway estate is G. Michael Scheurich. and to the attorney within ten (10) July 22, 2026 to Linda Reimer as Copies of claims filed with the of Brick by Brick Enterprise at the CLAIM NOTICE to Creditors, if mailing or delivery Rockford, Illinois 61107 Claims against the estate may days after it has been filed.

Administrator of the Estate. The Circuit Clerk’s Office – Probate following post office addresses: NOTICE is hereby given of the is required under Section 18-3 of Phone: (815) 397-2006 be filed on or before February 5, Dated: July 29, 2026. attorney for the Estate is Brent D. Division, must be mailed or de3617 Delaware St., Rockford, IL death of JAMES BERNARD HOWELL the Illinois Probate Act of 1975 (755 Fax: (815) 394-1955 2027, that date being at least six G. MICHAEL SCHEURICH, Attorney Blair, One Court Place, Suite 404, livered to the Executor and to his 61102; that the true and real full SR. On April 17, 2026, a Petition to ILCS 5/18-3).

Email: jjoseph@thecrosbylaw- (6) months from the date of first G. MICHAEL SCHEURICH Rockford, Illinois, 61101. names of all persons owning, Admit Last Will and Testament Claims against the estate firm.com // publication, or within three (3) (##2479869) Claims against the Estate must attorney within ten (10) days after conducting or transacting such and Issue Letters Testamentary may be filed in the office of the banderson@thecrosbylawfirm. months from the date of mailing Guyer & Enichen, P.C. be filed on or before February 5, it has been filed. business are as follows: James was filed requesting that Letters Winnebago County Circuit Court com or delivery of Notice to creditors, Attorneys for the Estate 2027, that date being at least six Dated: July 27, 2026 Lamar Brown of Office be issued to Whitney Clerk-Probate Division located at 27515R TRRT 8/19 if mailing or delivery is required 2601 Reid Farm Road, Suite B (6 ) months from the date of first Attorney Brent D. Blair SIGNED: James Lamar Brown Lynnell Howell as Executor of the the Winnebago County Courthouse, n n n by 755 ILCS 5/18-3 of the Illinois Rockford, Illinois 61114 publication, or within three (3) PREPARED BY: 7/30/26 Estate. On June 2, 2026, the Circuit 400 W. State Street, Rockford, IL STATE OF ILLINOIS Probate Act of 1975, whichever date (815) 636-9600 months from the date of mailing BLAIR LAW OFFICES, P.C. Subscribed and sworn (or Court entered an order admitting 61101, or with the estate legal IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE is later. Any claim not filed by the 27516R TRRT 8/19 or delivery of Notice to creditors, One Court Place, Suite 404 affirmed to) before me, this 30th the Will to probate and issued Let- representative, or both.

17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT requisite date stated above shall n n n if mailing or delivery is required by day of July, A.D. 2026. ters of Office appointing Whitney Copies of claims filed with the COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO be barred.

STATE OF ILLINOIS Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Rockford, Illinois 61101 Lori Gummow, County Clerk Lynnell Howell as the duly qualified Circuit Clerk’s Office-Probate DiviPROBATE DIVISION Claims against the estate IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE Act, 1975 as amended, whichever (815) 962-3427 Giselle Mandujano, Deputy Clerk Executor of the Estate. sion, must be mailed or delivered In the Matter of the Estate of may be filed in the Office of the 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT date is later. Any claim not filed mbrlawoffice@sbcglobal.net 27526R TRRT 8/19 The attorney for the Estate is to the estate legal representative JEREMY ALLAN HULL, Winnebago County Circuit Clerk-WINNEBAGO COUNTY by the requisite date stated above 27514R TRRT 8/19

n n n One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes NOTICE OF SALE REAL ESTATE NOTICE Chicago, IL 60606-4650 no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO (312) 236-SALE bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 4/16/2026, an COUNTY, ILLINOIS PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC Plaintiff, -v.- ERICA You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at agent of Auction.com, LLC will conduct the Online Only auction at JOANN RAMIREZ et al Defendant 2026-FC-0000029 for a 7 day status report of pending sales. the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments www.auction.com, with the bidding window opening on 9/14/2026 at NOTICE OF SALE CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 10:00 AM CDT and closing on September 16, 2026 at 10:00 AM subject PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is to extension, and will sell at public sale to the highest bidder, as set Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 16, 2026, an BURR RIDGE IL, 60527 part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the forth below, the following described real estate. agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on August 31, 630-794-5300 foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments Commonly known as 3712 BROADWAY, ROCKFORD, IL 61108 2026, at the Advocus National Title Insurance, 973 Featherstone Rd, E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

Property Index No. 12-29-358-017 Suite 100, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public in-person sale to the Attorney File No. 14-25-07583 IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT The real estate is improved with a Residential Property. The judghighest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER ment amount was $77,392.55 Sale Terms: Full Sale Terms are available Commonly known as 222 S ROCKFORD AVE, ROCKFORD, IL 61104 Case Number: 2026-FC-0000029 OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE on the property page at www.auction.com by entering 3712 BROADWAY Property Index No. 12-30-101-010 TJSC#: 46-1100 ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. into the search bar. If sold to anyone other than the Plaintiff, the The real estate is improved with a residence.

NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are You will need a photo identification issued by a government winning bidder must pay the full bid amount within twenty-four (24) Sale terms: If sold to anyone other than the Plaintiff, 25% down advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into hours of the auction’s end. All payments must be certified funds. No of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the third-party checks will be accepted. All bidders will need to register to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be ac- used for that purpose. same identification for sales held at other county venues where The at www.auction.com prior to placing a bid. The subject property is cepted. The balance, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within Case # 2026-FC-0000029 Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real I3291356 For information, examine the court file, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said P27482R TRRT 8/12 P.C. Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to n n n BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 (630) 794-9876 to plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in ‘’AS REAL ESTATE NOTICE THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, IS’’ condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, the purchaser will receive a certificate of sale that will entitle the Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive COUNTY, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY IN ITS CAPACITY AS (312) 236-SALE real estate after confirmation of the sale.

INDENTURE TRUSTEE OF CIM TRUST 2025-NR1 Plaintiff, -v.- ASHLEY M. You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property, prospective bidders The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes SANDERS et al Defendant 2026-FC-0000003 for a 7 day status report of pending sales. are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective NOTICE OF SALE CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 23, 2026, an BURR RIDGE IL, 60527 and the legal fees required by the Condominium property Act, 765 the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on August 31, 630-794-5300 ILCS 605/9 (g)(l) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 2026, at the Advocus National Title Insurance, 973 Featherstone Rd, E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is Suite 100, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public in-person sale to the Attorney File No. 14-24-07084 unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 assessments required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments Commonly known as 725 COPPER DR, MACHESNEY PARK, IL 61111 Case Number: 2026-FC-0000003 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

Property Index No. 08-30-205-003 TJSC#: 46-1027 IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER Sale terms: If sold to anyone other than the Plaintiff, 25% down advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701 (C) OF OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, contact Plaintiffs attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES PC (630) 794-5300 please refer ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be ac- used for that purpose. to file number 14-26-00209. Auction.com, LLC 100 N LaSalle St., Suite You will need a photo identification issued by a government cepted. The balance, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within Case # 2026-FC-0000003 1400, Chicago, IL 60602 - 872-225-4985 You can also visit www.auction. agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real I3291414 our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said P27483R TRRT 8/12 com. Attorney File No. 14-26-00209 Case Number: 2026-FC-0000037 NOTE: PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, YOU same identification for sales held at other county venues where The real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to n n n ARE ADVISED THAT PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in ‘’AS REAL ESTATE NOTICE For information, examine the court file, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, IS’’ condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION P.C. Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS NewRez LLC d/b/a Shellpoint Mortgage OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. I3291923 BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 (630) 794-9876 a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the Servicing Plaintiff, -v.- Willie Kay De Tellem; et. al. Defendants. 2026THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION real estate after confirmation of the sale.

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Week of July 26 to August 1, 2026

Crossword

Week of August 2 to 8, 2026

THEME: BACK TO SCHOOL ARIES

ARIES

ARIES

TAURUS

TAURUS

In your quest for inner peace, you’ll adjust your habits to further nourish your spirituali­ ty. A symbolic gesture, such as a pilgrimage or journey of self­discovery, could help you explore your inner world more deeply.

A frustrating situation will make you feel like you're wasting your time. By adjusting your communication style and striving for clearer exchanges, you'll reduce misunder­ standings and maintain much smoother and more harmonious relationships.

GEMINI

GEMINI

GEMINI

CANCER

CANCER

CANCER

The spirit of adventure will push you out of your comfort zone. You may seriously consid­ er returning to school or changing careers to better align with your values. A short trip could give you the inspiration you need to move forward.

TAURUS

The holiday atmosphere may tempt you to spend more than usual, placing a strain on your credit card. Despite some budgetary concerns, you’re not quite ready to end the fun. You’ll splurge a bit more before returning to wiser money management strategies.

Put a major decision on hold until after the holidays. By taking time to calmly weigh the pros and cons, you’ll avoid unnecessary pressure, stress or choices you may regret.

LEO

Even if you’re feeling particularly emotion­ al, an opportunity to celebrate life will arise.

A simple gesture, a laugh or a symbolic moment will be enough to shift the mood toward greater positivity and optimism.

Work obligations may demand most of your time, but the people closest to you will need you. By making time for quality moments with your loved ones, you’ll strengthen both your inner well­being and your emotional bonds.

The return to reality after summer vacation will include surprises at the office. Following someone’s departure, you may be offered greater responsibilities or a leadership posi­ tion, which will come as a pleasant surprise.

Between work responsibilities and house­ hold tasks, numerous details will demand your attention. Tackling a major clear­out or deep clean will help you declutter your mind and recover a sense of control and satisfaction.

LEO

VIRGO

VIRGO

While on holiday, you’ll enjoy cultural activ­ ities and artistic events to the fullest. You may even take to the stage, attracting atten­ tion and earning well­deserved applause.

LIBRA

You will want to transform your environ­ ment by reorganizing or redecorating your home. By daring to express your creativity, you'll develop new talents and feel a real sense of pride in the results of your efforts.

Hunting for bargains will bring you happi­ ness. Sales, thrift stores or dusty boxes in the attic might reveal rare items—or even a valuable antique. That would make your explorations particularly rewarding.

You’ll relish your cozy cocoon, enjoying in­ timate family time and moments of rejuve­ nating solitude. Your relationship will be in the spotlight, and you’ll express your creativ­ ity even in the simplest everyday gestures.

A desire to change vehicles may lead you to compare prices, haggle and listen to long­winded pitches. In your professional life, you’ll showcase impressive powers of persuasion and negotiation—skills worthy of a natural salesperson.

The urge to treat yourself will be over­ whelming: think new clothes, a refreshed look and lively outings with loved ones.

Your social calendar will be buzzing. At work, you’ll be clocking extra hours to boost your income.

You may find it hard at times to follow long explanations, preferring instead to listen to your inner voice. Make more room for your intuition; it will guide you toward the right choices while a protective presence watches over you.

LEO

A strategic step backwards is necessary for you to bounce back stronger and contem­ plate a real turning point. You’ll take stock of what truly inspires you and consider how to better manage everyday stress.

VIRGO

Outings, invitations and social gatherings could strain your wallet. Even if you’re used to careful budgeting, it will become harder to maintain control and repay your debts.

Family matters or a decorating project could occupy your thoughts this week. While on holiday, you’ll find true happiness in the com­ fort of your own home, surrounded by loved ones and the simple pleasure of a peaceful, harmonious space.

LIBRA

LIBRA

SCORPIO

SCORPIO

SCORPIO

After a busy period, your body and mind need a break. A day at the spa, a treatment or a relaxing activity will help you unwind and restore a much more soothing sense of well­being.

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Post-deductions lessons while still making time to relax.

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Somebody ____ It’ll strength­ ing mistake Whether you're on holiday or not, you'll like­ or unexpected gathering.

School” band 29. “She ____ sea ly feel a strong need for a change of scenery. en your bonds, expand your network and A quick getaway, a few day trips or even just increase your social media impact, boosting 30. Be obliged Down shells...” a drive down the road will give you the break deepening your rela­ 31. Orange ____ tea, pl. your1.popularity Dueler’swhile blow 32. * _ _ _ _ you need to re­energize. tionships.

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ARIES, TAURUS AND GEMINI

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Communication will flow easily this week.

Give yourself some breathing room this Calls, messages and online exchanges will week. If you’re returning to work or other keep you busy. You’ll enjoy discussing ev­ activities,36. you *Reading can get back on track with a Across Scotland 5. *Plagiarize, technicalbuilding erything and anything—going back and forth clearer and more efficient plan by reorga­ will39. satisfy your insatiable 1. Eye affliction Vessel’s “spine”curiosity. You’ll ly speaking blocks nizing your priorities, tasks and schedule. outings.

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Week of August 9 to 15, 2026

CANCER, LEO AND VIRGO

You’ll go to great lengths to present your­ self in the best possible light, both within your family and in social settings. The suc­ cess of your children or loved ones will fill you with pride, and you’ll seize every opportunity for prosperity.

Training or professional development will open the door to new career opportunities.

You’ll adjust your goals to align them with your core values and your need for inner harmony.

SAGITTARIUS

Even if you haven’t planned a long vaca­ tion, you’ll consider a relaxing getaway. A break from your daily routine will be like a virtual fountain of youth, leaving you feeling rejuvenated and restoring your energy and enthusiasm.

CAPRICORN

You’ll try to please everyone, only to realize that this quest is exhausting. By choosing to act according to your heart and intuition, you’ll build your confidence and set health­ ier boundaries.

AQUARIUS

After a great holiday, getting back into the swing of things will require real effort, and fatigue will set in quickly. Your loved ones will need more attention, but time for rest will be essential to getting through the week with ease.

PISCES

A special acknowledgement will highlight your efforts and clear up any confusion.

Words of thanks, compliments or recogni­ tion of your work will put you in the spotlight and boost your self­confidence.

The luckiest signs this week: LIBRA, SCORPIO AND SAGITTARIUS

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