The Rock River Times – September 18, 2024

September 18, 2024.

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State News

A year after end of cash bail, early research shows impact less than many hoped or feared

By Peter Hancock

Capitol News Illinois phancock@capitolnewsillinois.com

SPRINGFIELD – One year after Illinois became the first state in the nation to eliminate the use of cash bail, the impact on the state’s criminal justice system appears to have been far less dramatic than people on either side of the debate had predicted.

That, at least, is the early indication from an analysis of data being monitored by the Center for Criminal Justice at Loyola University in Chicago.

“Jail populations did go down a bit, but nowhere near as much as some people were predicting, and the research suggests that the rate at which people are being released from jail pretrial likely hasn’t changed dramatically,” David Olson, a co-director of the center, said during an interview this week.

“What’s changing is that the means of release are changing,” he added. “People don’t have to post the money, and rather than being released in a few days when they come up with the money, they’re being released in a day or two.”

The law to end cash bail in Illinois passed the General Assembly during a special lame duck session in January 2021. Known as the Pretrial Fairness Act, it was part of a broader criminal justice reform package known as the SAFE-T Act that was backed by the Legislative Black Caucus.

Those measures passed during a period of social unrest that followed the killing of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police the previous summer. But the push to reform the cash bond system in Illinois had begun years earlier.

In 2017, the Illinois Supreme Court formed a Commission on Pretrial Practices, charging it with studying and making recommendations about comprehensive pretrial reform.

That commission issued a report in April 2020, a full month before Floyd’s murder.

In that report, the commission noted there was already a “growing national movement” underway focused on eliminating cash bail as a means of securing a defendant’s appearance in court because it resulted in people being detained in jail, sometimes for lengthy periods of time while awaiting trial, solely because of their inability to pay a cash bond.

The report called for a new pretrial system in which only people charged with specific violent offenses would be held while awaiting trial. It further recommended detention only if prosecutors could show they posed an “unmanageable level of

risk” that they would commit more offenses while on release and that no conditions or set of conditions could be attached to their release that would mitigate that risk.

The law passed the General Assembly on Jan. 13, 2021. Gov. JB Pritzker signed it into law Feb. 22, prompting a flurry of lawsuits in circuit courts throughout the state by county sheriffs and state’s attorneys who challenged its constitutionality.

In December 2022, Pritzker signed an amendment to the original law that clarified which individuals and what crimes would be eligible for detention.

Then, just before the law was set to go into effect later that month, the Supreme Court put it on hold while it considered those challenges. But in a 5-2 ruling in July 2023, the court rejected those challenges, upheld the law as constitutional, and cleared the way for it to go into effect 60 days later, on Sept. 18, 2023.

In advance of the one-year anniversary of the new law, the Center for Criminal Justice released preliminary data from its ongoing effort to monitor the law’s impact.

One of the first things researchers noticed, Olson said, is that detention hearings now take considerably more time than they used to. In urban counties that handle large numbers of criminal cases, he said, the median length of a detention hearing went from four minutes before the law took effect to 16 minutes under the new rules.

Researchers also noticed a change in the issues discussed during those hearings.

Prior to the new law, Olson said, most of the discussion centered on the offense being charged and the defendant’s criminal history. But since the new law went into effect, he said there is more focus on the strength of the evidence against the defendant as well as the risk the defendant poses to other individuals.

Also, he said, judges have begun providing more specific, detailed explanations for their decisions about whether to hold a defendant or place conditions on their release.

“Part of that is likely because this is a new law,” he said. “There are a lot of legal challenges on individual cases as to whether or not the person should have been detained, and it’s likely the judges are trying to establish a clear record for those subsequent appeals. But part of it is also that the expectations of what is considered during the decision to detain are much more clearly articulated in the law, and the judge is likely trying to ensure that they kind of touch on all those things

that have to be considered.”

But one issue that no longer comes up during detention hearings, he said, is money.

“Prior to the law going into effect, statewide about $140 million each year was paid by defendants in the form of posting money to secure their pretrial release,” he said. “No longer are they posting money to secure their pretrial release. So, $140 million is now remaining in the community.”

Meanwhile, Olson said, the research so far has not shown any significant change in the percentage of people who fail to appear for subsequent court hearings. Prior to the new law, he said, the failure-to-appear rate hovered around 17 percent, and since the law took effect it has been “statistically very similar,” at about 15 percent.

In addition, he said, the research so far has not documented any increase in crime as a result of defendants being released without posting bond.

“We can’t say whether it’s had an impact on crime,” Olson said. “But what we can say is, during the first six months of 2023 compared to the first six months of 2024, crime is not up in Illinois. It’s not up in Chicago. It’s not up in other urban areas. It’s not up in rural areas. It’s not up for violent crime. It’s not up for property crime.”

Olson emphasized that the findings so far are only preliminary because the law is still new and many of the most serious criminal cases that have been filed in the last year are still working their way through the court system.

But he said the research so far does appear to indicate that the basic theory behind the old cash bail system – that requiring someone to post a bond was necessary to protect public safety and secure a defendant’s later appearance in court – was fundamentally flawed.

“There’s plenty of empirical evidence that suggests that people posting money isn’t what guaranteed them showing up to court,” he said. “And part of it is to recognize where the money that they are posting comes from. It’s usually not the defendant’s money. It’s their family’s money.”

He noted money used to post bail was often never returned to the defendant under the previous system.

“And also the threat of losing your money if you don’t show up – for many defendants, they realize that they’re not going to see that money ever again, that if they’re convicted, that money is going to be used to pay fines and fees, all of which can still be imposed by the by the court,” he said.

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WA SHINGTON (A P) — A merican consumers and home buyers, business people and political leaders have been waiting for months for what the Federal Reserve is poised to announce this week: That it’s cutting its key interest rate from a two-decade peak.

It’s likely to be just the first in a series of rate cuts that should make borrowing more affordable now that the Fed has deemed high inflation to be all but defeated.

Consider Kelly Mardis, who owns Marcel Painting in Tempe, Arizona. About a quarter of Mardis’ business comes from real estate agents who are prepping homes for sale or from new home buyers.

Customer queries, he recalls, quickly dropped almost as soon as the Fed started jacking up interest rates in March 2022 — and then kept raising rates through July 2023.

As the housing market contracted, Mardis had to lay off about half his staff of 30. It was the worst dry spell he had experienced in 14 years.

After the Fed begins cutting rates on Wednesday, Mardis envisions brighter times ahead. Typically, a succession of Fed rate cuts leads over time to lower borrowing costs for things like mortgages, auto loans, credit cards and business loans.

“I’m 100% sure it would make a difference,” Mardis said. “I’m looking forward to it.”

At the same time, plenty of uncertainty still surrounds this week’s Fed meeting.

How much will the policymakers decide to reduce their benchmark rate, now at 5.3%? By a traditional quarter-point or by an unusually large half-point?

Will they keep loosening credit at their subsequent meetings in November and December and into 2025? Will lower borrowing costs take effect in time to bolster an economy that is still growing at a solid pace but is clearly showing cracks?

Chair Jerome Powell emphasized in a speech last month in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, that the Fed is prepared to cut rates to support the job market and achieve a notoriously difficult “soft landing.” That is when the central bank manages to curb inflation without tipping the economy into a steep recession and

causing unemployment to surge.

It’s not entirely clear that the Fed can pull it off.

One hopeful sign is that as Powell and other Fed officials have signaled that rate cuts are coming, many interest rates have already fallen in anticipation. The average 30-year mortgage rate dropped to 6.2% last week — the lowest level in about 18 months and down from a peak of nearly 7.8%, according to the mortgage giant Freddie Mac. Other rates, like the yield on the five-year Treasury note, which influences auto loan rates, have also tumbled.

“That really does help lower those borrowing costs across the board,” said Kathy Bostjancic, chief economist at Nationwide Financial. “That helps to give nice relief to consumers.”

Businesses can now borrow at lower rates than they’ve been able to for the past year or so, potentially boosting their investment spending.

“The question is if it’s helping quickly enough ... to actually deliver the soft landing that everyone’s been hoping for,” said Gennadiy Goldberg, head of U.S. rates strategy at TD Securities.

Many economists would like to see the Fed announce a half-point rate cut this week, in part because they think the officials should have begun cutting rates at their previous meeting in July.

Wall Street traders on Friday signaled their expectation that the Fed will carry out at least two half-point cuts by year’s end, according to futures prices.

Yet Goldberg suggested that there would be downsides to implementing a half-point rate cut this week. It might signal to the markets that the Fed’s policymakers are more worried about the economy than they actually are.

“Markets could assume that something is wrong and the Fed sees something quite terrible on the horizon,” Goldberg said.

It could also raise expectations for additional half-point cuts that the Fed might not deliver.

In the long run, more important than Wednesday’s Fed action is the pace of rate cuts through next year and the ultimate end point. If Fed officials conclude that inflation is essentially defeated and they no longer need to slow the economy, that would suggest that their key rate should be at a more “neutral” setting, which

could be as low as 3%. That would require a series of further rate cuts.

Many economists think the economy needs much lower rates. Diane Swonk, chief economist at KPMG, notes that hiring has averaged just 116,000 a month for the past three months, a level equivalent to the sluggish job growth coming out of the 2008-2009 Great Recession. The unemployment rate has risen by nearly a full percentage point to 4.2%.

“There is a fragility out there when you are not hiring at a very strong pace,” Swonk said. “This is still a much weaker labor market then we thought we had.”

Still, Fed rate cuts may provide a crucial boost to the economy just when it’s needed.

Michele Raneri, head of U.S. research at TransUnion, a credit monitoring company, noted that lower rates typically lead consumers to refinance high interest-rate debt — principally credit card borrowing — into lower-cost personal loans. Doing so would ease their financial burdens.

And once mortgage rates fall below 6%, Raneri said, more homeowners will likely be willing to sell, rather than holding on to their house out of reluctance to swap a low mortgage rate for a much higher one. More home sales would help relieve the supply crunch that’s made it hard for younger people to buy a first home.

“That starts to break up this logjam that we’ve been in where there’s a low inventory of houses,” Raneri said. “We need some people to start moving to start that churn.”

Other small businesses are seeing signs that the churn is picking up. Brittany Hart, who owns a software consulting firm in Phoenix that works with mortgage brokers, wealth managers and banks, is noticing more interest from potential clients in adopting new software to boost efficiency. That is because they expect the housing market to pick up.

Hart has started looking for three new employees to help handle the expected business, to add to the roughly 20 employees she has now.

“This is the first leading indicator that we are getting back to that normal activity in the housing market,” she said.

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US Civics

Is ‘Judge Judy’ on the Supreme Court? Lack of civics knowledge leads to colleges filling the gap

By Allen G. Breed and Tim Sullivan Associated Press

BLUFFTON, South Carolina (AP) — On the first day of his American National Government class, Prof. Kevin Dopf asks how many of his students are United States citizens. Every hand shoots up.

“So, how did all you people become citizens?” he asks. “Did you pass a test?”

“No,” one young woman says tentatively.

“We were born here.”

It’s a good thing. Based on his years of making his students at the University of South Carolina Beaufort take the test given to immigrants seeking U.S. citizenship, most would be rejected.

“Thirty, 35% of the students will pass it,” says Dopf, a retired Army lieutenant colonel and former West Point instructor.

“The rest of them are clueless. I mean, they’re just clueless.”

Most states require some sort of high school civics instruction. But with surveys showing that a third of American adults can’t name the three branches of the federal government, and one in which 10% of college graduates think Judith Sheindlin – TV’s “Judge Judy” – serves on the U.S. Supreme Court, many think we should be aiming higher.

Over the past few years, a small but growing number of states have begun requiring students at publicly funded colleges to complete a civics requirement.

That comes as polling indicates civics education is wildly popular across the political spectrum.

Civics — the study of citizens’ rights and responsibilities — fosters a sense of unity, advocates say, and an ability to deal with disagreement. It empowers citizens, and many people believe it could help heal America’s divides. Having it in higher education means they can look at issue in more sophisticated ways, perhaps weaving it into other classes.

“I feel we are in the business for making a case for America,” said Louise Dube, head of iCivics, which promotes civics education.

But what does it mean when those talking about civics often can’t be, well, civil?

Take North Carolina, where lawmakers and academics got into a heated battle over who should decide how civics would be taught.

Last year, North Carolina Republicans introduced the REACH Act — an acronym for “Reclaiming College Education on America’s Constitutional Heritage.”

The bill required undergraduates to take

at least three credit hours in American government and read a series of major U.S. history documents, from the Declaration of Independence to Martin Luther King Jr.’s 1963 “Letter from Birmingham Jail.”

They would also have to pass a final exam worth 20% of the final grade.

If the bill seemed anodyne on the surface, it met with intense pushback. Critics pointed to the bill’s “reclaiming” title, its attempt to dictate curriculum usually set by professors and that it was drafted by Jameson Broggi, an avowedly conservative U.S. Marine Corps captain and lawyer who has said curriculum must include “devotion to American institutions and ideals.”

The North Carolina act easily passed the state House in March 2023 and a first reading in the Senate. It seemed on its way to victory.

University of North Carolina officials and faculty were not happy.

“We tried to slow this down in House but had zero success,” Bart Goodson, senior vice president of government relations for the 16-school UNC system wrote to a fellow administrator in an April 2023 email, obtained by Broggi through an open records request.

“It was a ‘wrap yourself in the flag’ type bill and anyone who spoke against was essentially viewed as non-American,” Goodson wrote.

So, as the idea moved slowly through the legislative process, UNC faculty took matters into their own hands.

Wade Maki, chair of the UNC faculty assembly, worked with professors from four other campuses, including two historically Black universities, to draft a set of learning outcomes. They studied what’s being done in other states.

The resulting proposal, called the “Foundations of American Democracy,” mirrors the REACH Act in many ways. They even added Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address to the list of required documents.

It seemed like everyone wanted the same thing.

But supporters of requiring civics through legislation were troubled – why did the faculty object to their version?

“What are these people afraid of?” asked Michael B. Poliakoff, president and chief executive officer of American Council of Trustees and Alumni, which helped Broggi draft the North Carolina act and a similar one that passed in South Carolina three years ago.

“As if understanding the founding documents and the pivotal moments in

our history, culminating with letter from Birmingham Jail, would be too disturbing, too retro.”

That’s not the point, the academics say.

Unlike standards in K-12 schools, college faculty typically decide the content of individual courses. It’s seen as a core of academic freedom.

“Faculty are the primary owners of the curriculum.” says Maki, who teaches philosophy at UNC-Greensboro. “We know what works in ways that sometimes someone outside of higher ed may not know what works.”

The UNC board of governors, all 24 of whom were appointed by the GOP-led legislature, unanimously approved the plan in mid-April. Details are still being ironed out, with the requirement applying to students entering the system starting July 2025. (The NC REACH Act’s sponsors, displeased with the UNC plan, have vowed to revive the legislative effort next year.)

According to the conservative, New Yorkbased Civics Alliance, legislation in at least 10 states — Arkansas, California, Florida, Georgia, Missouri, Nevada, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, and Wyoming — require undergraduates at public universities to take at least one American history and/ or government course. The requirement is being enacted, or at least discussed, in other states.

And the Alliance — which rails against “identity politics” and “radical New Civics activists” — is looking to spread the word.

The organization has created model legislation that calls for the “’study of and devotion to America’s exceptional and praiseworthy history.’” David Randall, the alliance’s executive director, said its materials had “informed” legislation in Florida, Iowa and Texas, but declined to say what other states might have reached out.

Some state college systems, like UNC, haven’t waited for a legislative mandate to act.

For example, students at Indiana’s Purdue University and its satellite campuses can choose from three paths — write reflections after attending six approved civics-related events, listen to 12 podcasts and take a series of quizzes or complete one of 13 politics or history courses — and pass an exam. University of Arizona system faculty are currently developing “American Institutions” curricula to fulfill a requirement from the board of regents.

Professors acknowledge not all students appreciate the forced civics learning.

“Some view it as the vegetable in a meal,

some view it as the dessert. For some, the goal is just to finish the meal,” said David Reingold, dean of Purdue’s College of Liberal Arts, who oversaw the implementation of the system’s civics program.

The Civics Alliance says America’s colleges, which train K-12 teachers, have been “taken over by a radical establishment determined to replace proper civics education with pedagogies such as Critical Race Theory and action civics ...” Whitney Ross Manzo, an associate professor of political science at Meredith College in Raleigh, says fears about political indoctrination assume “a power that faculty simply don’t have.”

“If I could force something on my students, it would be to read their syllabus and do their homework. I don’t have the power to change their political ideology,” said Manzo, who once taught in Texas.

Back in Bluffton, Dopf has his work cut out for him.

After some introductory remarks, Dopf tells his students to take out a piece of paper and pen.

“This is your first test.”

The 14 questions are relatively simple: How many members in the U.S. Senate?

What are the requirements to be president?

How long is the term for members of the House of Representatives?

Would-be citizens must get six of 10 answers correct to pass. Dopf holds his students to a lower standard — just seven of 14.

As he expected, about 70% flunked.

One student thought Clarence Thomas was chief justice of the Supreme Court.

Another put down that the Declaration of Independence was signed in 1667.

“To miss basic facts like that,” Dopf says, exasperation in his voice. “We need to develop better skill sets for our students so that we have a better democracy.” (In fairness, he says even 30% of his West Point cadets failed the quiz.)

Audra Hillman, 18, a freshman from Wake Forest, North Carolina, took two politics classes in high school. So, how’d she do?

“I probably would have got kicked out,” she says with a nervous chuckle.

Hillman wants to eventually work with special needs kids but doesn’t resent having to squeeze in this civics class.

“Everyone should vote,” she says. “Like, it’s your duty as an American citizen. And I think that everyone should go out and be educated.”

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Pumpkin and gourd options

By Grant McCarty Contributor

Pumpkin season is upon us in Northern Illinois. In the next couple of weeks, you should be able to find pumpkins and gourds available at your local pumpkin patch and even many of the orchards in our area. For the most part, the pumpkin season has been fairly good if you were able to supplement with watering during the dry periods we encountered.

As you see a multitude of pumpkins, gourds, and squash, you may be wondering what the main differences are. In general, there are not any differences other than color, texture, shape, and use.

All are members of the cucurbit family with similar growing characteristics.

Some are more suited for long term storage as more of a winter squash or gourd.

Typically, we call pumpkins any squash that has the orange color. From there, some pumpkins are better for eating known as a pie pumpkin. Pie pumpkins are the traditional orange color but are smaller in size.

Some of the gourds you use as display are good eating gourds with flesh that can be used just as you would pumpkins. ‘Rouge Vif d’Estampes’, ‘Long Island Cheese’, and ‘Jarrahdale’ are all commonly found as decorative display

but are good eating gourds. While these gourds have traditional round shape, they are flatter. The color varies among these three with ‘Jarrahdale’ being blue-green and ‘Rouge Vif d’Estampes’ is orangered. Like it’s name denotes, ‘Long Island Cheese’ is shaped like a cheese wheel with a tan-orange color.

Acorn and butternut squash are available this time of year too. These are similar to summer squash but they develop a hard outer shell that allows them to be stored for a period of time. Both acorn and butternut should be stored in a cooler area of your home away from heat.

Depending on how these are stored, they

could last until spring. ‘Pink Banana’ and ‘Candy Roaster’ are two winter squashes that you may find this season. Both have a banana shape with a pink, salmon color.

The flavor is similar to butternut squash though can be sweeter.

If you want to use pumpkins or gourds for display, pick those that do not have any insect damage or disease on them as this can speed up decomposition. You should dip them in a rubbing alcohol solution to keep them from rotting faster. Gourds that are good for cooking can be processed the same way you would cook a pie pumpkin.

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

Energy & Environment

Looking at fracking

By Drs. Robert & Sonia Vogl

Illinois Renewable Energy Association Contributors

We recently met the brother of a friend who provided us with some energy information we had not heard. Our friend was adamantly opposed to fracking for oil; his brother informed us that their father, a chemical engineer who worked for a major oil company, secured a patent in 1938 for the same fracking process our friend opposed; he was shocked by the news.

This is consistent with what others with environmental concerns had often complained about. While corporations are focused on annual profits they are also concerned about their longer term economic success and invest time and money in planning longer term projects.

The alleged existence of a 1938 patent to protect fracking illustrates the long term perspective.

While fracking has provided the US with additional oil, the industry as a whole has not been highly profitable. Its

initial success benefitted from low interest rates available. While its adverse social and environmental impacts were initially denied by the industry, concerns about adverse impacts continue to be raised.

An Office of Technological Assessment was authorized in 1972 to deal with complex scientific and technical issues of the modern economy. Its purpose was to provide members of Congress with objective and authoritative analyses of such issues facing the country. It was governed by a board of 12 members with six from each political party. It was funded from 1974 until 1995 and ended when some Republicans claimed it was wasteful and hostile to GOP interests.

Over its lifetime it produced 750 studies on acid rain, health care, global climate change and others. Multiple proposals to revive the federal effort to provide technological assessments have been made but have yet to succeed.

However the Government Accountability Office established the

Science, Technology Assessment and Analytics team in 2019 which performs similar work. While helpful, it does not appear to be of sufficient scale to address the problems facing society. Multiple complex science and social issues in the modern economy should be clarified for the public to obtain solutions appropriate to a democratic country.

One proposal called for a national network of nonpartisan technological assessments being done on the state level at universities, science museums and nonprofit organizations. A recent report from the Illinois nonprofit organization Prairie Rivers Network called Hidden in Plain Sight: Herbicide Drift in Illinois is a research project documenting the adverse effects on trees, gardens and communities from herbicide drift.

Several years ago, aerial spraying left many of the trees along our driveway coated with a white foam. While damaged, the trees survived. Although the farmer planned not to spray the next year, he

renewed the practice justifying it based on estimated increases in yield and profits.

Aerial crop spraying with herbicides is expanding; some scientists have called for assessing environmental impacts of drift from it.

A recent proposal has called for the creation of a Federal Office of Economic Efficiency eliminating thousands of federal jobs which allegedly are wasting taxpayer money and interfering with economic progress. While there are benefits from economic progress, adverse social and environmental costs must also be borne.

Environmental deterioration expanded dramatically since the end of WW II as has the economy. How would a successful purge of federal governmental employees impact the overall economy and efforts to deal with deteriorating environmental quality? Would states and nonprofit organizations be able to finance studies focused on deteriorating environmental deterioration?

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What every parent and guardian should know about future planning for their transition-aged child (17-22). Topics discussed will be special needs trusts, Illinois' waiting list (PUNS), guardianship & alternatives, representative payee, and more!. Call to RSVP. Light refreshments provided.

Halloween Rec Night

October 16, 2024 6-8PM Second First Church 318 N. Church Street, Rockford, IL. Cost: $5

Calling all creatures, supernatural beings and spirits! Join us at Rec Night with your finest attire and enjoy dancing, gaming and socializing!

Call our offices to RSVP! The Arc of Winnebago, Boone, & Ogle Counties 2820 McFarland Road Rockford, IL 61107 815.965.3455

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Artists’ Ensemble Theater Rockford University 5050 E. State St. Rockford, IL61108 815.394.5004 artistsensemble.org Artists' Ensemble is an equity professional theater in the Clark Arts Center at Rockford University. Their current show, The Angel Next Door, is a romantic comedy following a couple, a ditsy matinee idol, and a cranky housekeeper.

The show runs until Sept. 22.

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Glow in the Garden Festival

Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens 1354 N. 2nd Street, Rockford, IL 61107 nicholasconservatory.com 815.987.8858 Friday, September 20

Cherry Valley Fall Festival

Downtown Cherry Valley Various Locations cherryvalley.org 815.282.2600 Saturday, September 21 The 2nd Annual Fall Festival in Celebrate the end of summer with an evening of glowing activities for all Downtown Cherry Valley invites visitors to enjoy a fun-filled day with local ages. Guests can personalize and crafters, a balloon artist, pumpkin release a floating lantern into the painting for children, hay rides from lagoon, participate in a glowing 5K run/walk along the river, and enjoy Valley Orchard, and a beer garden from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Music will be provided family-friendly activities in the

by WildWrek, adding to the lively outdoor gardens. Food trucks and a atmosphere.

Guests can explore local cash bar will be available. Entry is businesses and have passports free, but fees apply for lanterns, glow validated, and enter for a chance to win merchandise, the 5K, and food. The one of the festival's exciting baskets. event runs from 6 - 9 p.m. Lanterns Admission is free and it’s a great way to are $5. welcome in Fall.

For more information about what’s going on in the Rockford Area, visit www.gorockford.com

S’mores Collectibles and Vintage 328 E. State St. Rockford, IL 61104 815.391.3882

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Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration Coronado Theatre 314 N. Main St., Rockford, IL 61101 815.963.3227 Saturday, September 20 An indoor and outdoor celebration that highlights the Hispanic/Latino community is kicking off its first year.

People from all ages and backgrounds are invited to the Coronado Performing Arts Center from 6 - 10 p.m. to celebrate 2024 Hispanic Heritage Month. An outdoor block party with performances and histories onstage within the theater, will showcase the cultural impact in Rockford. Admission is free, along with free parking, open seating, and concessions available for purchase.

This vintage shop located in downtown Rockford specializes in collectibles and other vintage items from the 90's and Y2K era.

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Pig Minds 4080 Steele Drive Machesney Park, IL 61115 779.423.2147 pigmindsbrewing.com Pig Minds Brewing Company offers ten house beers on tap and boasts a 100% vegan food menu featuring appetizers, sandwiches, pizzas, and delicious desserts. Check out their Oktoberfest on Sept. 21 from 12 -9 p.m.

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Emmy Awards

Emmy Moments: Hosts gently mock ‘The Bear,’ while TV moms, ‘Happy Days’ and ‘West Wing’ celebrated

By Mark Kennedy Associated Press

The last Emmys — in January, the 75th edition — went reunion crazy on such a big birthday, with cast reunions of such classic series as “Cheers,” “The Sopranos,” “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” and “All in the Family.” The latest Emmys said: “Hold my applause.”

“Shogun,” “Baby Reindeer” and “The Bear” all picked up trophies throughout the night that was peppered with reunions of shows like “Saturday Night Live” and “Happy Days,” as well as themes, like TV dads and moms.

Here are some of the night’s notable moments:

Gentle hosts

The father-and-son duo of Eugene and Dan Levy, the winning stars of the 2020 Emmys aboard “Schitt’s Creek,” hosted and they were warm, mocking themselves as they noted the TV telecast was honoring “movie stars on streaming services.”

Even when the Candians went after a show — like “The Bear,” competing in the best comedy series category, even though it’s not a traditional yukfest — it was gentle.

“Now, I love the show, I love the show, and I know some of you will be expecting us to make a joke about whether ‘The Bear’ is really a comedy — but in the true spirit of ‘The Bear,’ we will not be making any jokes,” Eugene Levy said.

In one bit, the two found themselves in the audience but in different rows, mistaking stage left for house left.

Awkwardness ensued. When they tried to push through, Eugene Levy wailed: “I can’t see the prompter!”

The show goes to the dogs

John Oliver thanked a lot of people after his “Last Week Tonight” won for outstanding scripted variety series, but things got weird when he ended up honoring his family’s recently dead dog.

“We have the most fantastic dog, and she was at our wedding and she got us through the pandemic. She was with us for two pregnancies…,” he said, before getting the leave-the-stage music swelled.

Oliver didn’t take the hint: “We had to say goodbye to her. I feel like Sarah McLaughlin right now. She was an amazing dog,” he said. He then shouted

an expletive and tried to make it more than about his deceased canine.

“This isn’t just for her. This is for all dogs,” he continued as the auditorium roared. “All dogs, you are all very good girls. You are very good boys. You all deserve a treat. Play me off now! Thanks so much.”

‘The West Wing’ reunited

“The West Wing” celebrated its 25th anniversary with castmembers Martin Sheen, Dulé Hill, Richard Schiff, Janel Moloney and Allison Janney gathering to help hand out the best drama trophy.

Created by Aaron Sorkin and first airing on NBC in the fall 1999, “The West Wing” offed an idealistic depiction of what politics can be. The castmembers gathered in a set mimicking the Oval Office. It ended in 2006.

“It’s hard to believe that just 25 years ago, Aaron and the writers actually had to use their imaginations to create interesting plot lines for ‘The West Wing,’” Janney said. Added Schiff: “Unlike today, where storylines can be plucked right off the news, storylines that writers would have deemed a bit far-fetched if not utterly ridiculous 25 years ago.”

Put me in, coach

Jane Lynch, who played vicious cheerleading coach Sue Sylvester on “Glee” and Brendan Hunt, the quiet Coach Willis Beard on “Ted Lasso,” teamed up to help hand out the award for best director of a drama series.

They appeared in a locker room set, with Lynch teasing Hunt that she was a head coach on TV and he was just an assistant coach. But the stage seemed a little too big for just these two TV coaches.

That changed when the stage revealed Paris Olympians Ilona Maher, Caeleb Dressel and Stephen “Pommel Horse Guy” Nedoroscik alongside Paralympian Ezra Frech.

“Saturday Night Live” greats mock its creator

“Saturday Night Live” got a head start to its 50th anniversary next year with a mini-reunion, as Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph, Seth Meyers and Bowen Yang presented the award for best writing for a variety special.

Three of the four mocked creator and producer Lorne Michaels in the audience,

who they claimed was nominated and lost 85 times at the Emmys. Rudolph said he was “robbed.” Yang said “it gets better” and “keep winning.” Meyers corrected them all to say that, in fact, Michaels has actually won 21 Emmys. Yang then leaned into mispronouncing his boss’ first name.

It may have been a taste for 2025, when the trailblazing sketch show will be celebrated, including a three-hour live primetime special in February. It has been the springboard for such stars as Eddie Murphy, Adam Sandler, Tina Fey, Will Ferrell and Mike Myers.

Bad guys and gals

Antony Starr of “The Boys,” Giancarlo Esposito from “Breaking Bad” and Kathy Bates of “Misery” came out to represent an oddly key part of TV — the villains.

“Without villains or antagonists, there wouldn’t be much of a story,” Esposito said. But it takes its toll. “Do you know how hard it was to get a date after ‘Misery,’” Bates joked about her Stephen King role as a crazed kidnapper.

Esposito complained that drug dealers will interrupt his dinner to ask his advice about building their empires and Starr said so many 12-year-old critics have approached him to say his superhero is “bad.” He responds that the show has an R rating. “It’s sloppy, sloppy parenting,” he observed.

Moms and dads

George Lopez, Damon Wayans, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, who have all played memor able T V d ad s, g at her e d to recognize the lead actor in a comedy series. They walked into a mancave set and Lopez and Wayans said they wanted to thank their TV wives, but Ferguson balked, having starred with a TV husband instead on “Modern Family.” “I’m so sorry, did you watch my show, or...?” he asked them. “Yes, all 90 seasons,” Wayans responded.

Later, it was the moms’ turn. Meredith Baxter, who played the “Family Ties” matriarch, Connie Britton of “Friday Night Lights” and Susan Kelechi Watson of “This Is Us” presented the award for best writing for a comedy series. “We have come a long way,” said Baxter. “TV moms are no longer one-dimensional,” said Watson. “It’s OK to ask for as much as a TV dad.”

‘Tuesday, Wednesday, happy days’

Director-producer Ron Howard and actor-author Henry Winkler reunited to celebrate the 50th anniversary of “Happy Days,” a romanticized take on teenage life in the 1950s that pivoted on adolescent humor about cars and dating.

Winkler, who played cool guy Fonzie with his signature “Aaaayy!” with both thumbs up, and Howard, who played the goody-goody Richie Cunningham, became household names thanks to the sitcom, which ran from 1974–1980.

Winkler went on to win an Emmy on HBO’s dark comedy “Barry” and spread awareness about dyslexia as a best-selling author; Howard went on direct such Oscar-winners as “Apollo 13” and “A Beautiful Mind.”

The two men met onstage in a set dressed like the diner the show was mostly set in. Winkler congratulated Howard for his Emmy-winning documentary on Jim Henson. But despite some prodding by Howard, Winkler wouldn’t sing the theme song. “I’m out of practice,” he said. “And it takes schooling.”

So Winkler nudged the jukebox with his elbow instead and the theme played.

Order & Law

The TV criminal justice system was represented Sunday by two separate but equal parts. There were the cops – Jimmy Smits of “NYPD Blue,” Niecy Nash-Betts of “Reno 911!” and Don Johnson of “Miami Vice.” They appeared on a set with a New York City police car onstage. Smits noted that he died in episode one of “Miami Vice” and later as a cast member of “NYPD Blue.” Nash-Betts said she never died: “I’m Black and I survived ‘Dahmer,’” she joked.

And then there were the TV lawyers who took cases to court: Viola Davis of “How to Get Away with Murder,” Gina Torres from “Suits” and Christine Baranski from “The Good Wife” and “The Good Fight.”

(Though, to be honest, Smits was also a good lawyer in “L.A. Law.”) “Lawyers have seen every combination of the human condition,” Davis said.

Added Torres: “In so many ways, they try to better that human condition and uplift us.”

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NOW, THEREFORE, unless you Any claim not filed on or before shall be barred.

UNKNOWN OWNERS GENERALLY, county’s Winnebago County office, shall pay the assessments required UNKNOWN TENANTS, Claims against the estate AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS 7210 East State Street, Rockford, IL by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 and all whom it may concern, that date is barred. Copies of a Defendants.

Defendant 61108, sell to the highest bidder of the Condominium Property Act. file your answer to the Petition claim filed with the clerk must be may be filed in the Office of the CASE NO. 2024 FC 297 23 FC 261 for cash, the following described Sale terms: At sale, the bidder in the action or otherwise file mailed or delivered by the claimant Winnebago County Circuit Clerk-n n n NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE CALENDAR mortgaged real estate: must have 10% down by certified your appearance therein, in the to the representative and to the Probate Division at the Winnebago LEGAL NOTICE THE REQUISITE Affidavit for NOTICE OF SALE LOTS FIVE (5) AND SIX (6) funds, balance within 24 hours, Publication having been filed, The Board of Education, School said Circuit Court of Kane County, attorney within ten days after it County Courthouse, Rockford, IL 61101, or with the estate legal PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given IN BLOCK ONE (1) AS DESIGby certified funds. No refunds.

District No. 205, Winnebago and 540 S. Randall Road, St. Charles has been filed. representative, or both. that pursuant to a Judgment of NATED UPON THE PLAT OF The property will NOT be open for notice is hereby given to Unknown Boone Counties, Illinois, will Illinois, on or before the 11th day DATED: September 4, 2024 Copies of the claims filed with Foreclosure entered in the above B.A. KNIGHT’S SUBDIVISION inspection. Prospective bidders are others, Nonrecord Claimants and Michael J. Truitt and receive on or before 2:00 PM of October, 2024, a default may be OF PART OF THE SOUTHEAST admonished to check the court file Unknown Tenants, Defendant in Janet K. Truitt, the Circuit Clerk’s Office--Probate entitled cause Intercounty Judicial (CST), Thursday, October 10, 2024 entered against you at any time the above-entitled suit, that the QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION to verify all information.

Co-Executor of the Estate of Division, must be mailed or deliv- Sales Corporation will on October sealed submittals for RFP 25-12 Bus after that day and a judgment 16, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, For information call Sales said suit has been commenced DAVID LEE JURGENSMEIER ered to the estate legal representa- 24, 2024, at the hour 1:00 p.m., InterWash, terms to be in accordance entered in accordance with the tive and to his/her attorney within county’s Winnebago County office, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE THIRD Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, in the Circuit Court of the 17th Rodney W. Kimes, #6211305 with specifications which may be prayer of said Petition. ten days after it has been filed. 7210 East State Street, Rockford, IL PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE LOGS Legal Group, LLP, 2121 Wauke- Judicial Circuit, Winnebago County, reviewed at the Board of Education Dated: September 11, 2024 Illinois rkimes@bolgrienlaw.com 61108, sell to the highest bidder PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVIgan Road, Suite 301, Bannockburn, Illinois, against you praying for a Clerk of the Circuit Court BOLGRIEN, KOEPKE & KIMES, LLC DATED: September 5, 2024.

Office, 501 Seventh St., 6th floor David L. Davitt #6206402 for cash, the following described SION IS RECORDED IN BOOK IL 60015. (847) 291-1717. 23-098768 foreclosure of a mortgage upon Kane County, Illinois 419 Main Street conference room, Rockford, Illinois.

Attorney for Estate mortgaged real estate: 5 OF PLATS ON PAGE 1 IN INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES the following property: All names of offerors submitting Carolyn D. Jansons, Esq. 6275193 P.O. Box 537 6072 Brynwood Dr., Suite #206 LOT FOURTEEN (14) AS THE RECORDER’S OFFICE CORPORATION DRENDEL & JANSONS LAW Pecatonica, IL 61063 will be publicly read at that time Lot Ten (10) in Block Six Rockford, IL 61114 DESIGNATED UPON THE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, intercountyjudicialsales.com 608-365-7702 and place. All offers submitted GROUP (6) as designated upon the PLAT OF MCDONALD COUNILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE I3251225 25495R TRRT 9/25 (815) 229-5333 shall be valid for a period of at 111 Flinn Street Plat of Sauber’s North View ddavitt@rockriverlaw.com TRY KNOLLS, BEING A SUBCOUNTY OF WINNEBAGO P25489R TRRT 9/25 n n n least sixty (60) days from the date Batavia, Illinois 60510 Subdivision of part of the 25494R TRRT 9/25 DIVISION OF PART OF THE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. n n n Notice of Public Sale of set for receipt of offers. The Telephone: (630) 406-5440 Southwest Quarter (1/4) n n n SOUTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) P.I.N. 11-16-433-004.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE Personal property stored by the Board of Education reserves the E: cdj@batavialaw.com of Section 11, Township 44 OF SECTION 2, TOWNSHIP Commonly known as 811 Albert 17th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT 25492R TRRT 9/25 following individuals from ABC Self ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF right to accept or reject any or all INTENTION 45 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST Avenue, Rockford, IL 61101.

COUNTY OF Winnebago North, Range 1 East of the n n n Storage of JDC LLC. 6858 Belford offers. Package request forms are STATE OF ILLINOIS, OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL The real estate is: single family Rockford, ILLINOIS PUBLIC NOTICE Industrial Drive, Belvidere, IL 61008, Third Principal Meridian, available on the District’s website, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF residence. If the subject mortgaged SERVIS ONE, INC DBA LEGAL NOTICE IS HEREBY a self-service storage facility, shall rps205.com. Vendors registered the Plat of which is recorded This is to certify that the unWHICH SUBDIVISION IS real estate is a unit of a common BSI FINANCIAL SERVICES with Bonfire can download pack- GIVEN that ON OR AFTER Tuesday, be sold at public auction. The folin Book 21 of Plats on Page RECORDED IN BOOK 40 interest community, the purchaser Plaintiff ages at no cost from their web-site September 24, 2024 AT 10:00AM lowing self-storage unit contents dersigned intend to conduct and 9 in the Recorder’s Office of transact a music business in said OF PLATS ON PAGE 2A IN of the unit other than a mortgagee vs.

– https://rps205.bonfirehub.com/ a sale by online auction will be containing household and other Winnebago County, Illinois; County and State under the name THE RECORDER`S OFFICE; shall pay the assessments required DANIEL P KEEHNEN, held at www.StorageAuctions. goods will be sold for cash to satisfy portal/?tab=openOpportunities situated in the County of SITUATED IN THE COUNTY by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 CHELSEA M KEEHNEN Dated this 19th day of Septem- com, to sell the articles stored in the lien on October 19, 2024, at of Nightt Lyric at the following post Winnebago and State of OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE of the Condominium Property Act. AKA CHELSEA BAUER, ber 2024, Board of Education in the following units to enforce a approx@09:00 AM at 6858 Belford office addresses: 295 Bienterra Illinois.

OF ILLINOIS. Sale terms: At sale, the bidder CHELSEA BAUER, lien pursuant of the Self-Service Industrial Drive Belvidere, IL. Leins Trl., Apt. 8, Rockford, IL 61107; that and for the School District of Commonly known as: 2123 DresP.I.N. 08-02-303-004. must have 10% down by certified UNKNOWN OWNERS AND Storage Facility Act, (770 ILCS 95/1 against units must be satisfied by the true and real full names of all Rockford, Illinois. den Avenue Rockford, Illinois 61103 Commonly known as 7092 funds, balance within 24 hours, NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Dane Youngblood et. Seq.) against such articles for October 4th to remove the unit persons owning, conducting or Defendant P.I.N. Number: 11-11-306-019 Director of Purchasing storage furnished at Everything from the auction. All announce- transacting such business are as Hawthorne Ridge, Roscoe, IL 61073. by certified funds. No refunds.

The real estate is: single family The property will NOT be open for 23 FC 281 Property Code: 191C 232 25504R TRRT 9/18 Self Storage, 7243 Cherryvale N Blvd, ments made the day of the sale follows: Max Phillip Davy SIGNED: Max Phillip Davy residence. If the subject mortgaged inspection. Prospective bidders are CALENDAR Rockford, IL 61112 (815-205-0055). supersede any statements made And for other relief, that the 8/30/24 real estate is a unit of a common admonished to check the court file NOTICE OF SALE Unit A110 - Sanjuana Soto. prior to that date. action was filed on or about Subscribed and sworn (or interest community, the purchaser to verify all information.

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given August 29, 2024.

Run Dates: 9/11/24, 9/18/24 Unit D33 Brandon Herring.

Public Notices For information call Sales that pursuant to a Judgment of 25497R TRRT 9/18 25496R TRRT 9/18 affirmed to) before me, this 30th of the unit other than a mortgagee That Summons was duly n n n day of August, A.D. 2024. shall pay the assessments required Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Foreclosure entered in the above n n n n n n Attorney No. 6275193 Lori Gummow, County Clerk by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 LOGS Legal Group, LLP, 2801 Lake- entitled cause Intercounty Judicial issued out of said Court against STATE OF ILLINOIS STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE of the Condominium Property Act. side Drive, Suite 207, Bannockburn, Sales Corporation will on October you as provided by law, and that IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE Krystal Soto, Deputy Clerk SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT 25498R TRRT 9/25 Sale terms: At sale, the bidder IL 60015. (847) 291-1717. 23-099160 10, 2024, at the hour 1:00 p.m., Inter- the said suit is still pending. The 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS n n n must have 10% down by certified INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES county’s Winnebago County office, record titleholder of the real estate COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO 7210 East State Street, Rockford, IL is Nicola Rugo. An identification IN RE THE MATTER OF PROBATE DIVISION IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF funds, balance within 24 hours, CORPORATION INTENTION by certified funds. No refunds. intercountyjudicialsales.com 61108, sell to the highest bidder of the mortgage sought to be LILIANA ALEXANDRE ESTATE OF: DONALD HATCHER, STATE OF ILLINOIS, The property will NOT be open for I3251612 for cash, the following described foreclosed is as follows: and JEAN MARC ALEXANDRE, DAVID LEE JURGENSMEIER, Deceased.

COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO inspection. Prospective bidders are P25502R TRRT 9/25 mortgaged real estate: Husband and Wife, Deceased, No. 2024-PR-221 Mortgagor – Nicola Rugo This is to certify that the admonished to check the court file n n n LOT TWENTY-NINE (29) Petitioners, Case No.: 2024-PR-223 CLAIM NOTICE Mortgagee – Northwest Bank of IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE AS DESIGNATED UPON PLAT and CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death undersigned intend to conduct to verify all information.

Rockford.

For information call Sales 17th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT NO. 2 OF DEER POINTE ESEMMA REECE-HERNANDEZ, NOTICE is given of the death of of DONALD HATCHER. Letters of and transact a contracting conDate of Mortgage – February COUNTY OF Winnebago TATES BEING A SUBDIVISION Minor Child Sought to be Adopted, DAVID LEE JURGENSMEIER. Letters Office were issued on August 28, struction business in said County Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, 29, 2024.

Rockford, ILLINOIS OF PART OF THE SOUTHWEST GENERAL NO. 2024 AD 60 of Office were issued to Michael J. 2024, to IDA SUE ESSER, who is the and State under the name of Darge Altman, Strautins & Kromm, LLC Date of Recording – March 6, 2024.

MidFirst Bank QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION ADOPTION NOTICE Truitt and Janet K. Truitt, N269 Czech legal representative of the Estate. Contracting Enterprises at the fol- d/b/a Kluever Law Group, 200 County of Recording – Winnebago Plaintiff 4, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, STATE OF ILLINOIS Dr., Coloma, WI 54930, who is the The attorney for the estate is David lowing post office addresses: 2225 North LaSalle Street, Suite 1880, Recording Document– 2024004770 vs.

RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD County of KANE legal representative of the estate. L. Davitt, 6072 Brynwood Dr., Suite Chenowith Ct., Rockford, IL 61107; Chicago, Illinois 60601. (312) 236NOW THEREFORE, unless you that the true and real full names 0077. SPS002227-24FC1 UNKNOWN HEIRS AND/OR PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE ss.

The attorney for the estate is #206, Rockford, IL 61114.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES LEGATEES OF TERESA DENTINO; PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVIUnknown Others, Nonrecord Circuit Court of Kane County. Rodney W. Kimes, 419 Main Street., Claims against the estate may of all persons owning, conducting RICHARD DENTINO; SION IS RECORDED IN BOOK Claimants and Unknown Tenants, In the Matter of the Petition for PO Box 537, Pecatonica, IL 61063. be filed on or before March 11, or transacting such business are CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com TIMOTHY A. MILLER, AS SPECIAL 38 OF PLATS ON PAGE 185B the Adoption of Claims against the estate may 2025, that date being at least six as follows: Bradley Robert Darge the said Defendant, file your AnSIGNED: Bradley Robert Darge I3251611 REPRESENTATIVE OF TERESA IN THE RECORDER`S OFFICE be filed in the Circuit Clerk’s office, (6) months from the date of first ERH., swer to the Complaint in said suit or 8/28/24 P25501R TRRT 9/25 DENTINO, DECEASED; OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, Winnebago County Courthouse, publication, or within three (3) a Female child. otherwise make your appearance Subscribed and sworn (or n n n UNKNOWN OWNERS ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE Rockford, Illinois, with the rep- months from the date of mailing Adoption No. 2024 AD 60 therein in the said Circuit Court of AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO resentative or both on or before or delivery of Notice to creditors, affirmed to) before me, this 28th IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE To Omar Jabree Reece and To the 17th Judicial Circuit, Winnebago 17th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Defendant AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. P.I.N. the 11th day of March, 2025, or, if if mailing or delivery is required by day of August, A.D. 2024.

Whom It May Concern: County, 400 W. State Street in the COUNTY OF Winnebago 23 FC 127 12-04-352-008.

TAKE NOTICE that a Petition mailing or delivery of a notice from Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Lori Gummow, County Clerk Rockford, ILLINOIS CALENDAR Commonly known as 5242 City of Rockford, State of Illinois on was filed in the Circuit Court of Kane the representative is required by Act, 1975, as amended, whichever Lisa Nolley, Deputy Clerk 25500R TRRT 9/25 MIDFIRST BANK NOTICE OF SALE SOLITUDE DR., ROCKFORD, IL 61114. or before October 30, 2024, default County, Illinois, for the adoption of §18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, date is later. Any claim not filed n n n Plaintiff PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given The real estate is: single family may be entered against you at any the date stated in that notice. by the requisite date stated above a child named ERH. STATE OF ILLINOIS, vs. that pursuant to a Judgment of residence. If the subject mortgaged time after that date and a judgment CIRCUIT COURT UNKNOWN HEIRS AND/OR Foreclosure entered in the above real estate is a unit of a common may be entered in accordance with WINNEBAGO COUNTY LEGATEES OF ALGEN CHEAIRS entitled cause Intercounty Judicial interest community, the purchaser the prayer of the Complaint. n n n PUBLICATION NOTICE OF COURT A/K/A ALGEN IVORY CHEAIRS SR., Sales Corporation will on October of the unit other than a mortgagee Dated at Rockford, IL on the 29th LEGAL NOTICE DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME DECEASED; 17, 2024, at the hour 1:00 p.m., Inter- shall pay the assessments required day of August, 2024.

Lifescape Community Services-Lifescape Adult Day Program announces its participation in the CHANGE (ADULT) SHEILA LAMBERTCHEAIRS, AS county’s Winnebago County office, by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 Thomas A. Klein, USDA’s Child and Adult Care Food Program. The same meals will be served at no separate charge to Request of: INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATOR OF 7210 East State Street, Rockford, IL of the Condominium Property Act. Clerk of the Circuit Court enrolled participants at the following site: Lifescape Adult Day Program, 1330 S. Alpine Road, Rockford, TERESA LYNN BRENT, THE ESTATE OF ALGEN I. CHEAIRS, 61108, sell to the highest bidder Sale terms: At sale, the bidder Winnebago County, Illinois IL 61108 operating 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Current Name DECEASED; for cash, the following described must have 10% down by certified This program, administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Illinois Department on Case Number 24-MR-367 SHELIA CHEAIRS; mortgaged real estate: funds, balance within 24 hours, Plaintiff’s Attorney Aging, gives financial assistance to adult day care service so that nutritious meals can be integrated Timothy F. Horning There will be a court date on ALGEN M. LAMN LOT FIVE (5) AS DESIGby certified funds. No refunds. with nonresidential care services. The goal of the program is to improve the diets of participants. my Request to change my name A/K/A ALGEN LAMON NATED UPON THE PLAT OF The property will NOT be open for MEYER & HORNING, P.C. The meals and snacks served meet standards established by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. from: Teresa Lynn Brent to the new A/K/A ALGEN CHEAIRS JR.; WHITEHEAD’S BICENTENinspection. Prospective bidders are 3400 N. Rockton Avenue Listed below are the USDA Income Eligibility Guidelines which are effective July 1, 2024 through name of: Teresa Lynn Jide-Taiwo.

COLLETTE L. CHEAIRS NIAL ADDITION, BEING A admonished to check the court file Rockford, IL 61103 June 30, 2025. The amount of reimbursement received by Lifescape Adult Day Program is based on The court date will be held: A/K/A COLETTE CHEAIRS; SUBDIVISION OF PART OF to verify all information.

815/636-9300 the number of enrolled participants whose family income is at or below: on October 2, 2024 at 10:00 a.m., at SHAMON BOWENS; THE SOUTH HALF (1/2) OF For information call Sales thmeyerhorning@aol.com Free Reduced-Price 420 W. State St., Rockford, IL, WinLEE ALEXANDER THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER Department at Plaintiff’s Attor25485R TRRT 9/18 Family Size nebago County, in Courtroom # 426.

A/K/A LEE LILLY; (1/4) OF SECTION 2, TOWNney, Marinosci Law Group, PC, n n n Yearly Monthly Weekly Yearly Monthly Weekly /s/ Teresa Lynn Brent UNKNOWN HEIRS AND/OR SHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 1 2215 Enterprise Drive, Suite 1512, PUBLIC NOTICE 1 $19,578 1,632 377 27,861 2,322 536 Current Name LEGATEES OF ULISA CHEAIRS, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINWestchester, Illinois 60154. (312) LEGAL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN 2 26,572 2,215 511 37,814 3,152 728 25487R TRRT 9/18 DECEASED; CIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT 940-8580. 23-02385 3 33,566 2,798 646 47,767 3,981 919 n n n UNKNOWN HEIRS AND/OR OF WHICH SUBDIVISION INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES that ON OR AFTER Wednesday, 4 40,560 3,380 780 57,720 4,810 1,110 October 2, 2024 AT 10:00AM a sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE LEGATEES OF KENYETTA LAMON, IS RECORDED IN BOOK 36 CORPORATION 5 47,554 3,963 915 67,673 5,640 1,302 17th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DECEASED; OF PLATS ON PAGE 10A IN intercountyjudicialsales.com by online auction will be held at Each Additional COUNTY OF Winnebago UNKNOWN OWNERS AND THE RECORDER’S OFFICE I3250843 www.StorageAuctions.com, to sell Family Member 6,994 583 135 9,953 830 192 Rockford, ILLINOIS NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, P25479R TRRT 9/18 the articles stored in the following Lifescape Community Services-Lifescape Adult Day Program does not discriminate in admission WELLS FARGO BANK, NA, AS UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE n n n units to enforce a lien pursuant of to programs or activities in compliance with the Civil Rights Act. The same meals will be served at no TRUSTEE FOR FREDDIE MAC Defendant COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO STATE OF ILLINOIS the Self-Service Storage Facility separate charge to enrolled participants at the center listed below and will be provided in accordance SECURITIES REMIC 23 FC 255 AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE Act, (770 ILCS 95/1 et. Seq.) against with federal law and United States Department of Agriculture policy. Institutions are prohibited from TRUST 2005-S001 CALENDAR P.I.N. 11-02-451-007.

17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT such articles for storage furnished discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. To file a complaint of Plaintiff NOTICE OF SALE Commonly known as 1630 River WINNEBAGO COUNTY discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W. Washington, vs.

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given Bluff Boulevard, Rockford, IL 61103. NORTHWEST BANK OF ROCKFORD, at Everything Self Storage, 7243 Cherryvale N Blvd, Rockford, IL D.C. 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 or (202) 720-6382 (TTY).

RANDALL SCOTT that pursuant to a Judgment of The real estate is: single family Plaintiff, For further information, contact: Lifescape Adult Day Program, 1330 S. Alpine Road, Rockford, IL 61112 (815-205-0055).

A/K/A RANDALL D SCOTT, Foreclosure entered in the above residence. If the subject mortgaged VS. 61108. 815-964-2433 or 1-800-779-1189 Unit A408 - Saul Hernandez.

THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, entitled cause Intercounty Judicial real estate is a unit of a common NICOLA RUGO, 25505R TRRT 9/18 Run Dates: 9/18/24, 9/25/24 OFFICE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF Sales Corporation will on October interest community, the purchaser UNKNOWN OTHERS, THE TREASURY, 24, 2024, at the hour 1:00 p.m., Inter- of the unit other than a mortgagee NON RECORD CLAIMANTS AND 25506R TRRT 9/25

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n n n October 18th, 2024, at 8:30 a.m., affirmed to) before me, this 3rd /s/ Tristan Gary Lee Higgins Defendants.

Property Code: 194C 165 Plaintiff’s Attorney ship was filed in the office of the ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF or as soon thereafter as this cause day of September, A.D. 2024.

Current Name CASE NO. 2024 FC 152 P.I.N. Number: 11-14-380-001 Timothy F. Horning County Clerk for: HI PERFORMANCE INTENTION may be heard, a hearing will be held Lori Gummow, County Clerk 25507R TRRT 10/2 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE And for other relief, that the MEYER & HORNING, P.C. TRANSMISSION at the following STATE OF ILLINOIS, virtually via zoom https://zoom. Ana Rosas, Deputy Clerk n n n THE REQUISITE Affidavit for action was filed on or about April 3400 N. Rockton Avenue Address: 7910 Forest Hills Rd., in COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO us/join, Meeting # 824 3365 5292 25499R TRRT 9/25 STATE OF ILLINOIS, Publication having been filed, no- 25, 2024.

Rockford, IL 61103 Loves Park, IL. This is to certify that the upon the Petition for Adoption of n n n CIRCUIT COURT tice is hereby given to The Personal That Summons was duly issued 815/636-9300 On September 16, 2024, the undersigned intend to conduct Alejandro Jafeth Padilla and Crisley STATE OF ILLINOIS, WINNEBAGO COUNTY Representative of Angelia Craigg, out of said Court against you as thmeyerhorning@aol.com following person or persons and transact a satellite dish Janori Santos.

CIRCUIT COURT PUBLICATION NOTICE OF COURT deceased, the Unknown Heirs at provided by law, and that the said 25509R TRRT 10/2 ceased doing business under the removal and disposal business in Now, unless you appear at the WINNEBAGO COUNTY DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME Law or Legatees of Angelia Craigg, suit is still pending. The record n n n above assumed name and have said County and State under the hearing and show cause against PUBLICATION NOTICE OF COURT CHANGE (MINOR CHILDREN) deceased, claimants against the titleholder of the real estate is The STATE OF ILLINOIS no further connection with or name of Satellite Dish Removal the Petition, the Petition may be DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME Request of: Estate of Angelia Craigg, Unknown Heirs at Law or Legatees of Angelia COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO financial interest in the business Pro at the following post office taken for confessed as against CHANGE (ADULT) AMBER RENE’ FUNK others, Nonrecord Claimants and Craigg, deceased. An identification ss. carried on under such assumed addresses: 1820 Juniper Lane, you and an Order, Judgment or Request of: TO CHANGE NAMES OF MINOR Unknown Tenants, Defendant in of the mortgage sought to be SUPPLEMENTAL CERTIFICATE OF name: Richard Rivas Loves Park, IL 61111; that the true Decree entered.

REESE BARBARA LEE CHILDREN the above-entitled suit, that the foreclosed is as follows: OWNERSHIP OF BUSINESS SIGNED: Richard Rivas 9/16/24 and real full names of all persons Dated at Rockford, Illinois this PROCHNICKI-MCCOLLOM, Case Number 2024-MR-355 said suit has been commenced Mortgagor - Angelia Craigg (ADDITION OF NAME) STATE OF ILLINOIS owning, conducting or transacting 30th day of August, 2024.

Current Name There will be a court date on in the Circuit Court of the 17th Mortgagee - Northwest Bank of File No. 324100 COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO such business are as follows: Alan Thomas Klein Case Number 24-MR-345 my Request for Name Change Judicial Circuit, Winnebago County, Rockford.

On Tuesday, February 18, 2020, ss.

Eduardo Mata Clerk of the Circuit Court There will be a court date on (Minor Children) for: Natalya Rene’ Illinois, against you praying for a Date of Mortgage - October 5, 2021 the original certificate of ownerThis instrument was acknowlSIGNED: Alan Eduardo Mata Dennis M. McDougall, #6216516 my Request to change my name Mulrooney to Natalya Rene’ Funk foreclosure of a mortgage upon Date of Recording - October ship was filed in the office of the edged before me on this 16th day 8/23/24 McDougall & Winzeler, PC from: Reese Barbara Lee Proch- and Devon Angelo Mulrooney Jr. to the following property: 22, 2021 County Clerk for: HI PERFORMANCE of September, 2024 by Lisa Nolley.

Subscribed and sworn (or 127 N. Wyman Street, Ste. 200 nicki-McCollom to the new name Devon Angelo Funk. The court date Part of Lot One (1) in County of Recording - Winnebago TRANSMISSION at the following Signed and sworn to before me affirmed to) before me, this 23rd Rockford, Illinois 61101 of: Asher Prochnicki. will be held: on October 24, 2024 Block Five (5) as designated Recording Document Address: 7910 Forest Hills Rd., in September 16, 2024 day of August, A.D. 2024.

P: 815/977-5211 ~ F: 815/977-5694 The court date will be held: at 10:00 a.m., at 400 W. State St., upon the Plat of Coleman - 20211037742 Loves Park, IL. 25511R TRRT 9/18 Lori Gummow, County Clerk Dennis@McDougall-Winzeleron October 2, 2024 at 10:00 a.m., at Rockford, IL, Winnebago County, in and Garrison’s Addition to NOW THEREFORE, unless you On September 16, 2024, the n n n Krystal Soto, Deputy Clerk law.com 420 W. State St., Rockford, IL, Win- Courtroom #426. the City of Rockford, the The Personal Representative of following person or persons were 25488R TRRT 9/18 Law@McDougall-Winzelerlaw. nebago County, in Courtroom # 426. /s/ Amber Rene’ Funk, Plat of which Addition is Angelia Craigg, deceased, The added to said organization and ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION n n n com /s/ Reese Barbara Lee Petitioner recorded in Book 37 of Unknown Heirs at Law or Lega- now have a financial interest in STATE OF ILLINOIS, STATE OF ILLINOIS 25486R TRRT 9/18 Prochnicki-McCollom 25508R TRRT 10/2 Deeds on page 27 in the tees of Angelia Craigg, deceased, the business carried on under COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE n n n Current Name n n n Recorder’s Office of WinClaimants against the Estate of An- such assumed name: Jesus Tello This is to certify that the 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF 25503R TRRT 9/25 STATE OF ILLINOIS nebago County, Illinois, gelia Craigg, deceased, Unknown SIGNED: Jesus Tello 9/16/24 undersigned intend to conduct WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS INTENTION n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE bounded and described as Others, Nonrecord Claimants and STATE OF ILLINOIS and transact a consulting and IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION STATE OF ILLINOIS, STATE OF ILLINOIS, 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT follows, to-wit: Beginning at Unknown Tenants, the said DeCOUNTY OF WINNEBAGO repairs business in said County OF: COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO CIRCUIT COURT WINNEBAGO COUNTY the Northwesterly corner of fendants, file your Answer to the ss.

JULIO DELREAL and This is to certify that the WINNEBAGO COUNTY NORTHWEST BANK OF ROCKFORD, said Lot; thence Easterly Complaint in said suit or otherwise This instrument was acknowl- and State under the name of Enow JESSICA PADILLA, undersigned intend to conduct PUBLICATION NOTICE OF COURT Plaintiff, along the Northerly line of make your appearance therein in edged before me on this 16th day Industries at the following post Husband and Wife, and transact a food cart business DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME VS. said Lot, 100 feet; thence the said Circuit Court of the 17th of September, 2024 by Lisa Nolley. office addresses: 9536 Arapaho TO ADOPT in said County and State under CHANGE (ADULT) THE PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE Southerly parallel with the Judicial Circuit, Winnebago County, Signed and sworn to before me Circle, Loves Park, IL 61111; that ALEJANDRO JAFETH PADILLA and the name of Corn & Elotes at the Request of: OF ANGELIA CRAIGG, DECEASED, Westerly line of said Lot, 400 W. State Street in the City of September 16, 2024 the true and real full names of all CRISLEY JANORI SANTOS, following post office addresses: TRISTAN GARY LEE HIGGINS, THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW OR 44 feet; thence Westerly, Rockford, State of Illinois on or 25510R TRRT 9/18 persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as Minors.

2023 Nebraska Rd., Rockford, IL Current Name LEGATEES OF ANGELIA CRAIGG, parallel with the Northerly before November 15, 2024 default n n n follows: Robert M. Ewers CASE NO: 2024 AD 111 61108; that the true and real full Case Number 24-MR-409 DECEASED, line of said Lot, 100 feet to may be entered against you at any STATE OF ILLINOIS SIGNED: Robert M. Ewers ADOPTION NOTICE names of all persons owning, There will be a court date on CLAIMANTS AGAINST THE ESTATE the Westerly line of said Lot; time after that date and a judgment COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO 9/16/24 To: Jose Kevin Santos Chironos, conducting or transacting such my Request to change my name OF ANGELIA CRAIGG, DECEASED, thence Northerly along said may be entered in accordance with ss.

Subscribed and sworn (or and All Whom It May Concern: business are as follows: Isabel from: Tristan Gary Lee Higgins to UNKNOWN OTHERS, Westerly line, 44 feet to the the prayer of the Complaint.

SUPPLEMENTAL CERTIFICATE OF affirmed to) before me, this 16th TAKE NOTICE that on the 31st Cristina Cuevas Pelayo the new name of: Tristan Lungo.

NON RECORD CLAIMANTS AND place of beginning; situated Dated at Rockford, IL on the 13th OWNERSHIP OF BUSINESS day of July, 2024, a Petition for SIGNED: Isabel Cristina Cuevas The court date will be held: on UNKNOWN TENANTS, in the County of Winnebago day of September, 2024.

(WITHDRAWAL OF BUSINESS) day of September, A.D. 2024.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk Adoption was filed in the Circuit Pelayo November 6, 2024 at 10:00 a.m., at ATTORNEY AMY SILVESTRI AS THE and State of Illinois.

Thomas A. Klein, File No. 324100 Court of Winnebago County, Illinois, 9/3/24 400 W. State St., Rockford, IL, Win- PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF Commonly known as:1027 Grant Clerk of the Circuit Court On Tuesday, February 18, 2020, Lisa Nolley, Deputy Clerk Subscribed and sworn (or nebago County, in Courtroom # 426.

ANGELIA CRAIGG, Avenue Rockford, Illinois 61103 Winnebago County, Illinois the original certificate of owner25512R TRRT 10/2 17th Judicial Circuit, and that on the

n n n Winnebago - Rockford, ILLINOIS SERVIS ONE, INC DBA BSI FINANCIAL AMERICA, OFFICE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY, UNKNOWN ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF ALGEN I. CHEAIRS, DECEASED; SHELIA REAL ESTATE NOTICE SERVICES Plaintiff vs. DANIEL P KEEHNEN, CHELSEA M KEEHNEN AKA OWNERS GENERALLY, AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendant 23 CHEAIRS; ALGEN M. LAMN A/K/A ALGEN LAMON A/K/A ALGEN CHEAIRS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF CHELSEA BAUER, CHELSEA BAUER, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RE- FC 261 CALENDAR JR.; COLLETTE L. CHEAIRS A/K/A COLETTE CHEAIRS; SHAMON BOWENS; Winnebago - Rockford, ILLINOIS MidFirst Bank Plaintiff vs. UNKNOWN CORD CLAIMANTS Defendant 23 FC 281 CALENDAR NOTICE OF SALE LEE ALEXANDER A/K/A LEE LILLY; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND/OR LEGATEES HEIRS AND/ORLEGATEES OF TERESA DENTINO; RICHARD DENTINO; NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of OF ULISA CHEAIRS, DECEASED; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND/OR LEGATEES OF TIMOTHY A. MILLER, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF TERESA DENTINO, PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial DECEASED; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendant Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on October 24, 2024, at the hour 1:00 p.m., In- KENYETTA LAMON, DECEASED; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD 23 FC 127 CALENDAR Sales Corporation will on October 10, 2024, at the hour 1:00 p.m., In- tercounty’s Winnebago County office, 7210 East State Street, Rockford, CLAIMANTS; UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS Defendant 23 FC 255 CALENDAR NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE OF SALE tercounty’s Winnebago County office, 7210 East State Street, Rockford, IL 61108, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of IL 61108, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial mortgaged real estate: Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial P.I.N. 08-02-303-004.

Sales Corporation will on October 17, 2024, at the hour 1:00 p.m., InP.I.N. 12-04-352-008.

Commonly known as 7092 Hawthorne Ridge, Roscoe, IL 61073.

Sales Corporation will on October 24, 2024, at the hour 1:00 p.m., Intercounty’s Winnebago County office, 7210 East State Street, Rockford, Commonly known as 5242 SOLITUDE DR., ROCKFORD, IL 61114.

The real estate is: single family residence. If the subject mortgaged tercounty’s Winnebago County office, 7210 East State Street, Rockford, IL 61108, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described The real estate is: single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of IL 61108, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 11-02-451-007. the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. P.I.N. 11-16-433-004.

Commonly known as 1630 River Bluff Boulevard, Rockford, IL 61103.

The real estate is: single family residence. If the subject mortgaged by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: At sale, the bidder must have 10% down by certified funds, Commonly known as 811 Albert Avenue, Rockford, IL 61101. real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of Sale terms: At sale, the bidder must have 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property The real estate is: single family residence. If the subject mortgaged the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required Sale terms: At sale, the bidder must have 10% down by certified funds, to check the court file to verify all information.

For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Ma- Altman, Strautins & Kromm, LLC d/b/a Kluever Law Group, 200 North by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished rinosci Law Group, PC, 2215 Enterprise Drive, Suite 1512, Westchester, LaSalle Street, Suite 1880, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (312) 236-0077. Sale terms: At sale, the bidder must have 10% down by certified funds, Illinois 60154. (312) 940-8580. 23-02385 SPS002227-24FC1 balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property to check the court file to verify all information.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, intercountyjudicialsales.com intercountyjudicialsales.com LOGS Legal Group, LLP, 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301, Bannockburn, to check the court file to verify all information.

I3250843 I3251611 IL 60015. (847) 291-1717. 23-098768 For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, LOGS P25479R TRRT 9/18 P25501R TRRT 9/25 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Legal Group, LLP, 2801 Lakeside Drive, Suite 207, Bannockburn, IL 60015. n n n n n n intercountyjudicialsales.com (847) 291-1717. 23-099160 REAL ESTATE NOTICE REAL ESTATE NOTICE I3251225 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF P25489R TRRT 9/25 intercountyjudicialsales.com Winnebago - Rockford, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK, NA, AS TRUSTEE Winnebago - Rockford, ILLINOIS MIDFIRST BANK Plaintiff vs. UNKNOWN n n n I3251612 FOR FREDDIE MAC SECURITIES REMIC TRUST 2005-S001 Plaintiff vs. HEIRS AND/OR LEGATEES OF ALGEN CHEAIRS A/K/A ALGEN IVORY REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF RANDALL SCOTT A/K/A RANDALL D SCOTT, THE UNITED STATES OF CHEAIRS SR., DECEASED; SHEILA LAMBERTCHEAIRS, AS INDEPENDENT P25502R TRRT 9/25

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The Rock River Times. September 18, 2024 SEPTEMBER 1 TO 7, 2024

Death Notices

THE LUCKIEST SIGNS THIS WEEK: CrosswordSCORPIO, THEME: GREEKS AQUARIUS, PISCES AND ARIES SAGITTARIUS AND CAPRICORN AND ROMANS

THE LUCKIEST SIGNS THIS WEEK:

9/12/2024 58 Phan, Vinh Rockford 9/12/2024 70 Lee, Daniel P South Beloit 9/12/2024 66 Butler, Orlander Rockford 9/12/2024 97 Benassi, Josephine Rockford 9/12/2024 81 Taggart, Shirley Rockford 9/12/2024 73 Worley, Diana Rockford 9/12/2024 71 Brown, Bonnie Rockford 9/12/2024 87 Henning, William L Rockford 9/12/2024 27 Krispin, Aline Rockford 9/12/2024 80 Cunningham, Kenneth W Rockford 9/11/2024 93 Bogie, Martha Rockford 9/11/2024 78 O’neal, Melvin Winnebago 9/11/2024 87 Gibler, Frank Rockford 9/11/2024 77 Vance, Joyce A Rockford 9/11/2024 81 Hurd, Carole S Rockford 9/11/2024 77 Gilley, Virginia L Rockford 9/10/2024 66 Pearson, James R Rockford 9/10/2024 61 Plum, Michael Rockford 9/10/2024 70 Lafferty, Scott R Rockford 9/10/2024 62 Barnett, James W Rockford 9/10/2024 55 Martinovici, Vasile Rockford 9/10/2024 83 Anthon, Christopher Rockford 9/9/2024 86 Cheema, Riaz Rockford 9/9/2024 64 Geiger, Julie Rockford 9/9/2024 91 Mielke, Eleanor L Rockford 9/9/2024 75 Stanis, Julia E Loves Park 9/9/2024 93 Hicks, Fenimore C Rockford 9/9/2024 66 Kiehl, Randall S Cherry Valley 9/8/2024 66 Davis, Michael J Rockford 9/8/2024 89 Mitchell, Vana R Rockford 9/8/2024 38 Jacobs, Tabitha A Rockford 9/8/2024 81 Selts, Christine Rockford 9/8/2024 63 Hubb, Alan South Beloit 9/8/2024 96 Van Hauen, Barbara J Roscoe 9/8/2024 86 Parrish, Elizabeth Rockford 9/8/2024 39 Achilli, Adam Rockford 9/8/2024 60 Collins, Terry D Rockford 9/8/2024 78 Hunter, Judith M Rockford 9/7/2024 80 Chamberlin, Preston Roscoe 9/7/2024 60 Stamm, Traci R Rockford 9/6/2024 53 Schmitt Jr, Donald F Rockford 9/6/2024 52 Sharonov, Ivan Durand 9/6/2024 67 Pitts, Delores Rockford 9/6/2024 65 Havens II, Raymond S Rockford 9/6/2024 75 Schuler, Thomas Rockford 9/6/2024 95 Aden, Leona M Rockford

Death notices are provided by the Winnebago County Coroner’s office.

WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 8 TO 14, 2024

Horoscope TAURUS, GEMINI AND CANCER

THE LUCKIEST SIGNS THIS WEEK:

ARIES

ARIES

ARIES

TAURUS

TAURUS

TAURUS

You’ll have a lot of work and urgent details to sort out at home and work this week. Don’t hesitate to ask your family for help. They’ll be happy to lend a hand!

Well-meaning friends might invite you to exercise regularly to stay in shape over winter. This will help you feel good about yourself and stay healthy.

GEMINI

This week, you’ll devote your time to your home and family. You’ll decorate your space how you like and be happy with the results. The New Moon will bring action into your life.

CANCER

You’ll be on the go this week or play taxi driver for your nearest and dearest, which will take some time. You’ll also spend time talking on the phone and being active on social media. You’ll be curious and easy to talk to.

LEO

A mountain of files awaits you at work.

This will cause some stress but bring in much-needed extra income, so you may need to double-check some invoices.

VIRGO

Your friends will want to go shopping with you. Although you’ll suggest various activities, you may end up going on an adventure on your own. You could play a sport or do another fun activity.

LIBRA

Take a step back to relax and gain a better perspective. This will help you determine how to make your personal or professional life more interesting.

SCORPIO Across 1. Fountain order 5. Christian minister, abbr.

8. Betelgeuse or Deneb 12. Isaac’s firstborn 13. Senegal’s neighbor 14. Nobody (2 words) 15. Bangladeshi currency 16. Chopin’s creation, e.g.

17. Like thick smoke 18. *Greek goddess in 1995 Woody Allen movie title 20. *Mars, to the Greeks 21. Ooze out 22. Edible tuber 23. *Poet of “Aeneid” fame 26. *”Pair of writing tablets” 30. Outrage 31. A small part 34. European currency 35. Jousting pole 37. B & B 38. Sunni religion 39. Et alibi, abbr.

WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 15 TO 21, 2024

You may benefit from changing your lifestyle to improve your physical and mental health. You’ll realize this after overdoing it. These changes may also have a positive impact on your work life.

You’ll be focused on your love life and may experience moments of intense happiness with your partner. If you’re single, you could meet your soulmate and quickly consider making a serious commitment.

GEMINI

A well-deserved raise will improve your financial situation. Your entrepreneurial spirit, creativity and imagination could lead you to start a successful homebased business.

CANCER

Minor changes to your appearance, like new clothes or a new hairstyle, could boost your self-esteem. You’ll be able to stand out from the crowd and have a positive self-image.

LEO

Your attention to detail and eye for esthetics will be heightened tenfold, inspiring you to reimagine your home decor. You may come upon an unexpected sum of money that will allow you to treat yourself.

VIRGO

Expressing yourself openly and honestly could increase your self-confidence.

This may cause some jealousy but will also bring admiration. Others will notice your elegance.

LIBRA

Your artistic talents may help you secure a second source of income. Creating an exceptional work of art will be a gratifying achievement despite time constraints, and you’ll enjoy staying active.

Your friends may ask you to join them SCORPIO for40. a relaxing weekend retreat, or your Be prepared for a demanding week as Newspaper VIP people (2 words) partner could take you on a romantic you adjust work and home. Compro42. First woman, 5. R in R.E.M. 36. at*”I, ____” getaway. Either way, you’ll have fun in mises will be Like necessary to restore sharBiblically-speaking 6.

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Take the initiative to rebalance your friendships. If you’re surrounded by energy-sucking friends, set boundaries to preserve your vitality and be respected.

If you have young children, it’s essential to be disciplined and set clear rules.

Being tactful with people around you can help avoid conflicts and hurt feelings.

GEMINI

You may be drawn to travel opportunities this week. At work, serving people in a language in which you’re not entirely fluent will be a rewarding challenge, both personally and financially.

CANCER

If you’ve been working hard to eat healthy and exercise, you’ll finally start seeing positive results. Perseverance is the key to regaining your well-being and self-confidence.

LEO

A friend will suggest an enriching experience. Responding to a particular need for adrenalin will provide a refreshing break from your routine and boost your self-esteem.

VIRGO

Expressing your opinions confidently and authoritatively can help you rise through the ranks at work. If you showcase your leadership skills, you may even find yourself in the boss’s chair.

LIBRA

You’ll indulge in luxury shopping this week. Renewing your wardrobe may be justified in taking on new responsibilities at work. Treating yourself can be highly gratifying and boost your confidence.

SCORPIO

Take the time to resolve problems at home or with family members. If necessary, consider refreshing your decor to prepare for fall.

SAGITTARIUS

Make sure your car, phone and computer are in good working order.

Charge the batteries so your devices remain functional no matter where you are. Preventative measures can go a long way to avoiding potential problems.

CAPRICORN

Set a strict budget to enjoy your hobbies while maintaining financial stability. Sound financial management will help calm your nerves, and financial matters will become very important at work.

AQUARIUS

New and demanding responsibilities may come your way at work and home this week. Patience and perseverance are necessary to overcome fatigue and stress, but the rewards will be worth it.

PISCES

If you’re experiencing restless nights due to racing thoughts, try to find some escape. Consider signing up for a gym membership to help restore balance.

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Wild Ones Rock River Valley Chapter

Wild Ones September Program From Dawn Skupien

Wild Ones Rock River Valley Chapter

Topic: Engaging Community to Save and Care for Endangered Natural Areas Date: Thursday, September 19, 2024 Time: 5:30 pm - Social Time | 6:00 pm Program (note time change for this month) Location: Forest Preserve Headquarters (note location change for this month) 5500 Northrock Drive | Rockford, IL 61103 Zoom: http://wildonesrrvc.org/ Pre-registration for Zoom is required.

See website for details.

Join us as we welcome Amy Doll and Daniel Pohl to speak about their work to engage the community in stewarding nature preserves and other endangered ecosystems in the wake of Bell Bowl Prairie.

Daniel Pohl is the lead volunteer steward

at Harlem Hills Nature Preserve. He,along with Field Rep Jessie Crow Mermel, offers a state of the Harlem Hills prairie after nine months of working with Friends of Illinois Nature Preserves, IDNR staff, and Natural Land Institute to steward the largest remaining gravel prairie in the midwest at Harlem Hills. Amy Doll addresses the larger picture of the work of Friends of Illinois Nature Preserves, including informing about herbicide drift damage in natural areas and launching the pilot program Illinois Endangered Ecosystems in Winnebago County. This program measures risks and identifies solutions to stewarding at-risk natural sites. She’ll talk about how the work of engaging the community in stewardship is essential in the larger picture of protecting Illinois’ many plants, animals, and natural

areas. Friends of Illinois Nature Preserves is grateful to have received a grant from Wild Ones of Rock River Valley to aid in the ecological restoration being done at Harlem Hills.

About the speakers:

Amy Doll is the Executive Director of Friends of Illinois Nature Preserves.

Friends of Illinois Nature Preserves helped lead the efforts to save Bell Bowl Prairie.

Amy Doll became the first Director of Friends of Illinois Nature Preserves in 2021.

Before Friends, Amy had more than 15 years of Illinois public lands experience, most recently leading the DeKalb Park District for the past 5 years. She is passionate about biodiversity conservation and natural lands protection and is enthusiastic about developing collaborative partnerships. She

is the parent of two great boys and lives in DeKalb.

Daniel Pohl currently works for the Illinois Natural History Survey in a position with IDNR Forestry. He lives in Rockford, loves plants and has a really cute cat.

Je s sie Cr ow Mer me l i s a Fie ld Representative with Friends of Illinois Nature Preserves and is dedicated to helping people restore their relationship with the wild world.

This program is free and open to the public. Participants can attend in person at the Forest Preserves of Winnebago County Headquarters or attend via Zoom with prior registration found on our website at http:// wildonesrrvc.org/ . Call Jerry Paulson, 815-222-4414 for more information. Please note time and location change this month.