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Documents show state’s disaster request met FEMA’s threshold Feds denied aid for August storms, ruling it ‘not warranted’ By Ben Szalinski
Capitol News Illinois bszalinski@capitolnewsillinois.com
SPRINGFIELD — Gov. JB Pritzker’s president ia l disaster request t hat was denied by the Federal Emergency Management Agency met the threshold for statewide disaster assistance, according to state documents. However, some counties, including Cook, did not meet FEMA’s standards by themselves, though federal rules allow states to add smaller damage totals from other counties to disaster requests. A spokesperson for FEMA did not ex plain why Illinois’ request was denied and did not say if the agency conducted additional in-person damage assessments. “Just like all declaration requests, FEMA follows the Stafford Act and its regulations to support the determination process on whether federal assistance is warranted to supplement state, local, tribal or territorial efforts and capabilities provided by the state of Illinois,” the agency said in a statement. “The law and regulations require FEMA to review each request closely and consider the unique circumstances of disaster-caused damages as well as state and local capacity.” Pritzker submitted a request to FEMA last month seeking resources to help the
eight counties recover from flooding, tornadoes and severe wind damage. The governor’s request covered Champaign, Cook, Ford, Fulton, McLean, Tazewell, Vermilion and Will counties. He’s appealing FEMA’s denial. The state itself spent $2.2 million on “personnel, expertise and equipment,” $100,000 to activate the State Emergency Operations Center, and $1.5 million in community development block grant funds for disaster response. There were 4,519 residential structures damaged throughout the state, including 46 that were completely destroyed. Most of the destroyed homes were in Cook County, which also accounted for half of the state’s damaged homes. All the damage to homes added up to $19.5 million. Many residents also suffered flood damage that was not covered by insurance. The state’s numbers show 48% of Cook County residents suffered uninsured losses.
FEMA’s standards
According to the documents, Illinois’ total damage exceeded FEMA’s thresholds. Per capita, damage in the affected counties was $5.95, while FEMA requires $1.94 for Illinois to qualify for aid. The damage totaled $27.6 million, while FEMA’s standard for the state is $24.9 million. FEMA conducted public assistance damage assessments virtually and the
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state asked FEMA to conduct in-person damage assessments to verify the numbers. Damage in Cook County was only 63% of the $18.6 million total required in the county for public assistance from FEMA, but the state argued in its application that an in-person assessment by FEMA would raise the total to that threshold. Only half of the eight counties in the request met their local thresholds for damage: Fulton, McLean, Vermilion and Will. “FEMA is required to consider concentrated local impacts of this kind, recognize that severe damage in specific areas can justify a declaration on its own, even where the statewide per capita indicator is not met,” the state said in its original request. “This event meets that standard and supports a (public assistance) declaration under this factor, regardless of the statewide average. Damage from this event is concentrated, not evenly spread.” Pritzker’s request noted Indiana received federal help for the same storms: “The same weather system carried into Northwest Indiana that same day, producing repeated rounds of heavy rain through August 16th, with NWS Indianapolis describing the resulting central Indiana flooding as catastrophic,” Pritzker’s request said. “On August 25th, 2026, FEMA approved a major disaster declaration for Indiana with both Individual Assistance and Public Assistance, FEMA-4933-DR, for severe storms, straight line, winds, tornadoes, and flooding using a single incident period of August 11, 2026, and continuing.” A Politico analysis earlier this year found Democrat-led states saw just 23% of their disaster requests granted in his second term, compared to 89% for Republican states. Under the past six administrations — including Trump’s first term — states led by either party saw similar rates of approval, between 70% and 90%. The analysis also found the administration took twice as long to issue decisions on requests from blue states. “Whoever serves as governor or as president of the United States, their obligation is to serve everybody, even the people that didn’t vote for them, and that’s not the way Donald Trump is operating the federal government,” Pritzker said on Thursday. Capitol News Illinois is a nonprofit, nonpartisan news service that distributes state government coverage to hundreds of news outlets statewide. It is funded primarily by the Illinois Press Foundation and the Robert R. McCormick Foundation.
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Daytripping
Macktown By Charles Herbst Contributor
Stephen Mack, Jr., widely regarded as the first permanent white settler in Winnebago County, was born in Vermont in 1798. He was sent to a school on the site of the present Dartmouth College. He left school and joined his Detroit-based father as a licensed fur trapper for the American Fur Company. His territory ran from the Four Lakes Region (now Madison) to Grand Detour. At Grand Detour, Mack married his wife, Hononegah, who was a Potawatomi. Stephen and Hononegah had 11 children, two of which died in childbirth. Hononegah was well regarded for her kindness to those in need and her care for the sick. She was one of the first people in the region to successfully navigate between the White and Native American cultures. Stephen Mack built the first bridge in Illinois across the Rock River, claimed 1000 acres of land along the river, and established a hamlet at the junction of the Rock and Pecatonica Rivers that he named Pecatonic. Mack offered the bridge to the State of Illinois, but they declined to accept it.
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Mack was an entrepreneur and a land speculator. With the importance of river transport in the early 19th Century, this was a strategic site, also not far from the mouth of Raccoon Creek and the Sugar River, which also facilitated fur trapping. In 1840, Mack built an impressive house for his family at Pecatonic. At that time, the US census showed the population of Pecatonic at 281 persons living in 50 households. Stephen Mack was a progressive who cared about education as well as the role of women in society. Mack included Hononegah’s name on the deed to his property, which was unheard of in those days. He built a shop next door that was used as a cabinet shop by Sylvester Stevens and had a second-story classroom. Mack wanted his children to be educated, as well as his wife. He paid the teacher’s wages personally. He also offered 20 acres of land at Pecatonic to the Rockford Female Seminary, the institution that went on to become Rockford University. The school did not take him up on the offer. A limestone building, W hitman’s Trading Post, was built in 1846. The building served as the Whitmans home and a
general store, including postal services. It is still standing, and the interior has been restored and furnished with period pieces. Across the Rock River, the Talcotts founded Rockton, which has a long history as well. The Talcotts were friends of the Macks and initially stayed at the Macks’ home when they came to the area. Rockton flourished because the Talcotts built a mill race that bypassed a bend in the river and provided power for the community. Hononegah died in 1847 and Steven Mack passed in 1850, leaving their nine children as orphans. They were scattered in foster homes in Michigan and Wisconsin. Several descendants have returned and settled in the vicinity. The wooden bridge was swept away in a flood in 1851. After Mack died, the remaining settlers gradually left and moved across the river to Rockton. A major reason for the move was that Rockton had power from the mill race, which Pecatonic lacked. Today, the Pecatonic settlement is known as Macktown. The site is owned by the Forest Preser ve District of Winnebago County. The district acquired
the site in 1927, and much of it became a golf course in the 1950s. The Macktown Living History Foundation has actively researched and curated the site. Macktown is also an important archeological site. There is evidence of human habitation on the site dating back 13,000 years. The area was once covered by a sea, and many fossils have been unearthed. The interpretive center and other buildings are open from 2 to 4 on the second Sunday of the month. At other times, a trip to see the site and the building exteriors still makes for a pleasant day trip. Macktown Forest Preserve is located just west of the Village of Rockton on Illinois Route 75 at the junction of Wagon Wheel Road. This is the most scenic part of Winnebago County, and there are several other forest preserves in the area. None of the forest preserves charge an admission fee. Rockton has several inviting places to eat. Macktown is served by the Stateline Mass Transit District dial-a-ride service, which also connects to the Rockford Mass Transit District. Websites: macktownlivinghistory.org and winnebagoforest.org.
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AI agents are only as good as the personal information you share. That raises privacy concerns By Wyatte Grantham-Philips Associated Press
Matt Robb wanted to sell his computer keyboard. So he made a listing on Facebook Marketplace — and, as an experiment late last month, he put Meta’s new artificial intelligence agent Muse in the driver’s seat. Muse got to work. But within a day, Robb got an alarming update: A buyer he didn’t know had shown up outside his house late at night. How? Muse had struck a deal on its own and shared Robb’s home address after agreeing to a pickup. It even sent an automated “Yep, I’m here!” message from his account when the buyer arrived — all without Robb’s knowledge. “Not only did it give my address when the guy asked and it accepted the offer, but it literally was almost like teasing the guy (about me being there when I wasn’t),” said Robb, a Toronto-based content creator who also detailed the experience in his now widely-shared social media posts. Many have welcomed AI agents into their online lives, and raved about how personalized assistants like Muse can handle everyday tasks with ease — from snagging a dinner reservation or planning a trip, to organizing email inboxes. But like other AI bots, the agents are only as good as the information they have access to. They perform better the more they know about a user — and perhaps also that person’s friends, family and even colleagues. That raises privacy concerns. Robb and the buyer eventually made amends, and he learned from Meta that the sharing of his address came down to permissions he granted when first giving Muse access to his Marketplace profile. But the episode showed real-world risks that can arise from sharing extensive personal information with the technology. “Using an AI agent is similar to handing someone your keys and a to-do list,” said Veronica Rivera, assistant professor at Georgia Tech’s School of Cybersecurity and Privacy. “How helpful they are, and by extension how risky, depends on which keys you hand over.”
Companies have varied privacy policies for AI agents
Since its September launch, downloads of Meta’s Muse app have skyrocketed. And competition is only growing. OpenAI recently rolled out its own lineup of “always on” AI helpers, called dots, which can be integrated into ChatGPT and workplace platforms like Slack and Microsoft Teams. Older generative AI chatbots, like the standard version of ChatGPT, respond to specific prompts. At the user’s request, they
can write essays, generate new images or music, or even write lines of code. Meta’s Muse and OpenAI’s dots go a step further to perform day-to-day tasks on a person’s behalf. AI agents are powered by the same large language models as chatbots, but they run in a loop. That allows an agent to take proactive steps, even when the user isn’t looking. “One of the things that makes these AI agents really appealing is that they are unprecedentedly useful,” said Rivera, who is also a Microsoft-funded Computing Research Association Trustworthy AI Research Fellow. But the convenience comes with the price of sharing more details about your life. Once AI agents obtain users’ information, it’s very difficult to fully withdraw access, said Ebrahim Bagheri, a professor at the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Information. “If you provide access to your credit card to an agent, the agent now immediately has access to all of the historical transactions … they will immediately — within less than seconds — ingest all of that data,” Bagheri said. And while users can later withdraw access, Bagheri said there’s “no taking back” data the agent has already seen, and how developers store historical data can be murky. Both Meta and OpenAI outline privacy policies for their new AI agents, which operate on their own dedicated cloud computers. You can turn off memory sharing between dots and ChatGPT, but information the agent previously received isn’t automatically deleted. OpenAI gives users an option to request access to, delete or correct personal information, although rights can vary depending on where you live. Meta’s Muse gives users options to delete message history and other information, too. For day-to-day use, the agent prompts users for access permissions — and Meta has said Muse learns about a user and who they interact with “based on public information and from what you’ve chosen to share.” But the company says that all stays secure for each user. But the tech giant also notes that Muse can still “make mistakes or take unexpected actions.”
Risks of mishaps rise with AI agents’ level of access
In Robb’s case, he learned the disclosure of his address came down to “always allow” permissions he granted when he first let Muse on his Facebook Marketplace profile, where he had shared his pickup address
as part of a broader template for the agent to respond to prospective buyers. But he warned others could similarly misunderstand the extent of that access — and said he initially thought the AI agent would check with him before sharing that information or accepting offers, regardless. His AI agent didn’t follow the rest of his instructions without error, either. For another item Robb was selling, Muse seemingly suggested he would accept a price $100 below the previously-set minimum. When reached by The Associated Press, Meta acknowledged the agent’s pricing error without offering further comment. Robb later largely disconnected Muse from his apps. In an interview earlier this month, he said it could’ve been a far worse situation, especially “if some stranger turned up to someone more vulnerable’s house.” Still, Robb said he expects these agents to be fine-tuned and he would consider re-enabling Muse in the future. He’s since been testing another AI agent — Grok Bot from Elon Musk’s X. Other tech companies have become wary of the influx of AI agents. Earlier this month, Apple said it would introduce new controls for its Mac operating system in response to AI agents’ broader access of apps like mail, messages and even browsing history without users’ “full knowledge and understanding.” “As AI agents become increasingly capable and autonomous, the risks associated with this level of access will grow substantially,” Apple wrote in an Oct. 2 update. Apple didn’t specify any developers or agents by name, but the update arrived after Inc. Magazine columnist Jason Aten reported that Muse watched notifications on his Mac — including Messages — without him giving the agent that specific access. Meta spokesperson Andy Stone has maintained such integration is “entirely opt-in,” writing on social media last month that users would have to enable both the Apple security feature “Full Disk Access” and a Messages connector through Muse. Aten said he didn’t grant the agent those permissions. Even those who do not join the AI agent boom aren’t necessarily shielded. Consumers who don’t download an AI agent might still interact with others who do. And beyond potential confusion when AI sends messages on behalf of a user, experts warn of ripple effects when it comes to privacy. “When your agent reads your inbox or your texts, it’s also reading what your friends and family sent you, even if they never explicitly agreed to that,” Rivera said.
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‘Partial win for customers’: ICC approves $82 million rate hike for Nicor By Maggie Dougherty
Capitol News Illinois mdougherty@capitolnewsillinois.com
CHICAGO — The Illinois Commerce Commission approved an $82 million rate hike on Thursday. The amount was negotiated between Nicor Gas and the attorney general’s office as part of a settlement that reduced the company’s original request by nearly two-thirds. The rate increase is expected to add around $2 a month to residential customers’ bills beginning in November. “A settlement is a compromise, so we’re not thrilled about every element, but we are pleased the Commission approved it,” Illinois PIRG Director Abe Scarr said in a statement. “We are excited that the settlement sets a lower, $15, monthly fixed charge. Lower fixed charges reward energy efficiency and conservation and give customers more control over their bill.” The prior fixed fee was $21 per month, regardless of the volume of gas used. The lower monthly charge gives consumers more control over their bills and protects low-income customers who often use less gas than high-income customers, according to Environmental Law and Policy Center senior attorney Rob Kelter. “The larger users cause there to be more investment in the system,” Kelter said. “It’s fair to ask them to pay more.” Kelter said he’d like to see that charge go down to $12 a month or lower. He thinks Nicor is moving in the right direction and has shown a willingness to do better. But consumer advocates say the decision is only a “partial win for customers,” in that it still raises rates, building on other past rate hikes from the utility, and allows a higher profit rate than they hoped to see. The settlement allows for a 9.48% return on equity for shareholders, which is between the 8.95% that Illinois PIRG and Legal Action Chicago had sought and the 10.35% rate that Nicor originally requested. Utility watchdog groups had characterized that request as “outrageous” and “exorbitant.” Nicor serves a large swath of northern Illinois, excluding the city of Chicago.
Labor agreement
The settlement negotiated by Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul’s office included a side deal on union labor that drew criticism from consumer advocates and was lambasted by the Chicago
Tribune’s editorial board as a “nonsensical jobs deal.” That deal committed Nicor to maintaining this year’s union staffing levels through the end of 2027 and continuing its capital investment levels. But like at all public utilities, spending on infrastructure is how Nicor makes its profit. Consumer advocates fear that the agreement could give Nicor fuel for a future rate case, in that it could say the commission already blessed the spending by signing off on the labor side deal. The consumer and environmental advocates who were party to the primary settlement declined to be party to the secondary labor deal. While the commission accepted the agreement as “consistent” with its rate-making decisions, it also emphasized its own authority to scrutinize future rate cases without being held to conditions agreed to between Nicor and the attorney general’s office. “The commission is not bound by any of the terms of this settlement in any future matter, and the commission retains the authority to make rate-making determinations regarding the prudence, justness, and reasonableness of any future expenditures and resulting rates,” Commission Chairman Doug Scott said of the labor agreement. That is, if the company were to spend at a higher-than-justified level to meet the terms of its agreement with Raoul’s office, whether that spending can be passed on to ratepayers will still be subject to the commission’s scrutiny. Scott added that it is outside the scope of the commission’s role to dictate who should perform any work for the utility. “The commission’s role with respect to workforce commitments and who performs work is limited to determining whether any expense is reasonable,” Scott said.
Pattern of rate cases
Consumer advocates say Nicor has already indicated that it believes more investment is needed in its system, so they expect the company to file another rate case in January. Nicor did not respond to questions about future rate case plans. Scarr of Illinois PIRG described the rate hikes as part of a pattern of ‘excessive spending.’ “This is Nicor’s sixth rate hike in a decade,” Scarr said. “These rapid and significant rate hikes are driven by wasteful spending on unnecessary fossil fuel
infrastructure, which threatens to lock northern Illinois into paying for polluting infrastructure for generations to come.” But environmental law center attorney Kelter said it’s also a symptom of a regulatory body that’s doing its job. “The Illinois Commerce Commission has shown that it is going to scrutinize every penny that utilities ask for in rate cases, and when you have a really strong commission that doesn’t rubber stamp rate hikes, you’re going to have utilities coming in more often for rate cases,”
Kelter said. “And so, while nobody likes to see utilities coming in for rate cases, that’s the product of having such a strong commission that’s protecting consumers in Illinois.” Capitol News Illinois is a nonprofit, nonpartisan news service that distributes state government coverage to hundreds of news outlets statewide. It is funded primarily by the Illinois Press Foundation and the Robert R. McCormick Foundation.
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Selecting apple cultivars for your backyard By Grant McCarty Contributor
Growing apples in your backyard lets you grow unique varieties—cultivars you love that aren’t always available at grocery stores. While Illinois Extension typically recommends waiting until spring to plant apple trees, fall is the ideal time to taste different cultivars and select and order your trees. Nearly 16,350 known apple cultivars exist in the United States, many of which look very similar. However, most varieties available for backyard planting are familiar names like ‘Granny Smith’, ‘Red Delicious’, and ‘McIntosh’. Some cultivars are products of decades of work at university breeding programs, such as ‘Honeycrisp’ and ‘Sweet Sixteen’ from the
University of Minnesota. The University of Illinois, in partnership with Purdue and Rutgers and known as PRI, helped develop cultivars including ‘Winecrisp’, ‘Crimson Crisp’, and ‘Pixie Crunch’. Other varieties come from abroad, like ‘Fuji’ from Japan and ‘Gala’ from New Zealand. A category called “club apples”—including ‘Evercrisp’ and ‘Ludacrisp’—are exclusive to commercial orchardists, meaning you can buy the fruit but not the trees. Most cultivars will thrive in your backyard if grown on cold-hardy rootstocks appropriate for our region. Reputable nurseries will select the right rootstock for you once you provide your growing zone. Dessert apples, the type most people eat fresh or cook with, fall into three broad categories: fresh eating, cooking, or
multi-use. Some overlap exists between these groups. Multi-use apples include ‘Cortland’, ‘Jonathan’, ‘Granny Smith’, ‘Blondee’, ‘Gala’, ‘Ambrosia’, ‘Golden Delicious’, ‘Liberty’, ‘Jonagold’, ‘Enterprise’, ‘Ida Red’, ‘Jonamac’, ‘Early Fuji’, ‘Braeburn’, and ‘Pink Lady’. Fresh eating apples include ‘Empire’, ‘Jonagold’, ‘Snowsweet’, ‘Fuji’, ‘Suncrisp’, ‘P i x i e C r u n c h’, ‘R e d D e l i c i o u s’, ‘Gingergold’, ‘Sansa’, ‘Lucy Rose’ (red flesh), ‘Honeycrisp’, and ‘Crimson Crisp’. Cooking, baking, and sauce apples include ‘McIntosh’, ‘Northern Spy’, ‘Rome Beauty’, ‘Winesap’, ‘Mutsu (Crispin)’, ‘Cameo’, and ‘Goldrush’. Among these 34 highlighted apples, you’ll find different flavors, colors, sizes,
levels of disease resistance, storage qualities, and other characteristics. Many more cultivars are available beyond this list. I am often asked what my favorite apples are and I always say the PRI apples, particularly ‘Crimson Crisp’ and ‘Pixie Crunch’. Both have excellent flavor, color, and good eating quality. ‘Goldrush’ is another PRI apple with good cider quality. Finally, a word of caution on ‘Honeycrisp’. It is an overall challenging cultivar to grow that can take 7-8 years to yield, prone to post-harvest disorders, and finnicky when it comes to it’s growth. You have better options. Grant is the Local Food and Smalls Farms Educator of the University of Illinois Extension.
Energy & Environment
Rebuilding local economies in response to scarcity By Dr. Robert Vogl, Ph.D.
Illinois Renewable Energy Association Contributor
When I got my first new street bicycle around 12 years old, I was soon taking it apart which upset my mother as she felt I would wreck it. What she did not understand was that it was a natural curiosity and a way for me to learn how to take care of it. A local bike shop was nearby and the owner was very helpful in providing advice on how to keep the bike in top running order. At 17 I bought a used car with a friend and we began tinkering with it. We decided to take out the carburetor and clean it and when we put back it in the car would not start. So with took the carburetor off and carried a small part along with it that we did not know where it belonged. A nearby gas station owner pointed out its importance and showed us to put it in its proper place and the car ran well. I learned a little bit about taking care of a car but learned much more about the high cost of owning and operating a car and I sold the car to my friend. In the computer world a young teenager
began repairing malfunctioning computers for friends and turned into a business. When his father lost his job as an engineer his young son hired his father. In recent years more of my friends and former mechanics complain about the fact that the newer car models have a wide range of warning lights on the dashboard but they have no idea how to respond. Some refer to the owner’s manual for advice however the most common comment was to take it to a dealer. It is increasingly difficult for small shop owners to stay up to date on the use of electronics in cars which forces people to drive to more distant specialized shops for service. If gas and diesel prices continue to stay costly and the automotive electronics force more local mechanics to close their shops alternative services will have to emerge to meet our transportation needs. The problem facing vehicle owners is the increasing complexity of their cars coming from the increased use of advanced electronics necessitate going to large shops which can diagnose and resolve the elec-
tronic faults in their vehicles and secure the appropriate replacement chips. In article number 328 The Evolution of Inverting Scarcities, by Tom Morgan turns his focus on finding economic solutions which differ from the two most commonly mentioned prospects of sudden economic collapse or a slow economic collapse as resource scarcity intensifies. Morgan suggests there are local and regional actions which communities could implement to adjust to living in a time of increasing scarcity. The book Beyond Growth by Barry Cooper provides some actions that individuals and communities could implement to adjust to a resource scarcity. One action which would help to rebuild a sustainable community would to make it possible for citizens could have the option of buying a vehicle they or a local shop owner could repair. He cited the existence of a Canadian company that makes a range of electronics free tractors which cost less and are reliable. Another economic adjustment which could be made to reduce the cost of caring
for the elderly in society. Instead of government funded residential facilities he points out it could be less costly to increase the support available for people to remain in their homes as they age. A third suggestion involves the shortening of the distance between the farm and the table to reduce food costs. The savings would come from reducing the packaging, transport, refrigeration, storage, marketing and profits in the existing food market. As citizens are faced with rising economic costs these suggestions and others might prove helpful in reducing the economic and social stress. Given the prospect of economic collapse or intensified global conflict over declining energy supplies and essential materials the implementation of moving back towards more local and regional responses could prove essential. There are existing groups in communities focused on alleviated the economic stresses we are facing. These groups could use more community support. One such local group that is trying to more for the area is SustainRockford.org.
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The Rock River Times. October 21, 2026
Sports
Shrewd moves helped the Brewers become annual contenders. Here’s how they got to the World Series By Steve Megargee Associated Press
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Now that the World Series-bound Milwaukee Brewers finally have translated their extraordinary regular-season success into the postseason, the same question that comes up every time they clinch a playoff berth is getting repeated again. How do they keep doing it? The Brewers play in Major League Baseball’s smallest market. They have a payroll in the bottom half of the majors. They typically trade away their big-name players a year before they reach free agency. Yet they posted the best record in the majors for a second straight year, earned their eighth playoff berth in nine seasons and won a fourth straight NL Central title. It’s a stunning run for a franchise that had a 25-year playoff drought from 1983-2007. The one knock against the Brewers was their lack of postseason success. Nobody can make that criticism anymore, now that they’re in the Fall Classic for the first time since 1982 — and second time ever — after sweeping the two-time defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers out of the playoffs. Conventional wisdom suggested this run of success would end for the Brewers after the departures of president of baseball operations David Stearns and manager Craig Counsell. Stearns stepped down after the 2022 season and left for the New York Mets a year later. Counsell left for the NL Central rival Chicago Cubs after Milwaukee’s 2023 playoff loss. Instead, the Brewers promoted from within and got even better with Matt Arnold as president of baseball operations and Pat Murphy as manager. Arnold, who also made it to the World Series while working in Tampa Bay’s front office in 2008, had served as Stearns’ right-hand man before taking over for him. He has utilized Milwaukee’s outstanding farm system by signing outfielders Jackson Chourio and Luis Lara, and shortstop Cooper Pratt to long-term deals before they had ever reached the major leagues. All three have played major roles this season. Perhaps his best move was deciding on Murphy to take over as manager after Counsell’s departure. Murphy, who had been Counsell’s bench coach since 2016, was selected as NL manager of the year each of the last two seasons.
“He’s t remendous, I t hink, and well-rounded in a way where he has a great way about going about his business with the push-pull,” Arnold said. “He’s good at pushing when you need it and pulling back when you need it as well. He does a fantastic job.” Here’s a chronological look at other major moves the Brewers have made over the last several years to produce a roster capable of winning their first World Series title.
Trading for Christian Yelich
Stearns’ greatest trade was acquiring Christian Yelich from the Miami Marlins in January 2018 for Lewis Brinson, Isan Díaz, Monte Harrison and Jordan Yamamoto. Yelich won the MVP in 2018, finished second in the voting in 2019 and signed a nine-year, $215 million contract in March 2020. He was named the first captain in Brewers history last month. Brinson, Díaz and Harrison all hit below .200 in their major league careers. Yamamoto pitched in the majors from 2019-21 and posted a 6.05 ERA.
Drafting Garrett Mitchell
The Brewers selected Garrett Mitchell out of UCLA with the 20th overall pick in the 2020 draft. Mitchell, who has Type 1 diabetes, dealt with a multitude of injuries for much of his career but played 145 regular-season games this year and hit two homers in the NLCS.
Drafting Jacob Misiorowski
Jacob Misiorowski had committed to LSU when the Brewers selected the hard-throwing right-hander out of Crowder College in Neosho, Missouri, in the second round of the 2022 draft. Misiorowski could have teamed up with 2025 Cy Young Award winner Paul Skenes on a Tigers team that won the 2023 College World Series. He instead joined the Brewers and developed into this year’s Cy Young Award favorite. Misiorowski isn’t the only former Crowder College pitcher on Milwaukee’s roster. Aaron Ashby, who has thrown 12 1/3 scoreless innings in the playoffs, also pitched for Crowder before the Brewers drafted him in the fourth round in 2018.
Trading away Josh Hader
The Brewers led the NL Central when they dealt star closer Josh Hader to San Diego at the 2022 trade deadline in
exchange for pitchers Taylor Rogers, Robert Gasser and Dinelson Lamet as well as outfielder Esteury Ruiz. This seemed at the time like the biggest misstep of Stearns’ tenure, as the Brewers faded afterward and missed the playoffs. But after Tommy John surgery in 2024 slowed his development, Gasser developed into a major weapon late this season. The left-hander has allowed one run in nine innings in the playoffs. This deal also indirectly led to the next move on the list, which proved much more fruitful.
Trading for William Contreras
William Contreras was coming off an All-Star season when Atlanta dealt him to Milwaukee as part of a December 2022 three-team trade in which the Braves also acquired Sean Murphy from the Athletics. All the Brewers had to give up was Ruiz, who went to the Athletics. Contreras has made two All-Star teams with Milwaukee and finished fifth in the 2024 MVP voting. He’s hitting .367 with a 1.157 OPS in this postseason. Also in this deal, the Brewers acquired Joel Payamps, who played a key bullpen role for a couple of years. Ruiz, who is now with Miami, has hit .234 with 111 steals in 306 career major league games.
Trading for Trevor Megill
After the Minnesota Twins designated Trevor Megill for assignment in April 2023, the Brewers acquired the reliever for Taylor Floyd, who hasn’t appeared in a major league game. Megill has recorded 81 saves over the last three seasons and was an All-Star in 2025. He has pitched 5 2/3 scoreless innings with four saves this postseason.
Trading for Jake Bauers
The Brewers acquired Jake Bauers from the New York Yankees for minor leaguers Jace Avina and Brian Sanchez in November 2023. Bauers returned to Milwaukee on a minor league deal in 2025 and is playing this season on a $2.7 million contract. Bauers broke through this year to post an .874 OPS in the regular season before getting named the NLCS MVP. Avina and Sanchez haven’t yet reached the major leagues.
Trading away Corbin Burnes
Corbin Burnes had one year remaining until free agency when the Brewers sent
the 2021 Cy Young Award winner to the Baltimore Orioles in February 2024 for infielder Joey Ortiz and pitcher DL Hall. Ortiz hit .270 with a .730 OPS in 134 games this season while alternating between third base and shortstop. Hall has pitched 5 1/3 innings of shutout relief in the postseason.
Trading for Andrew Vaughn
Andrew Vaughn had slumped so badly that he’d been sent to the minors before the Brewers acquired him from the White Sox in a June 2025 trade that sent pitcher Aaron Civale to Chicago. Vaughn has posted an .849 OPS in 168 games with the Brewers over the last two seasons.
Adding Kyle Harrison, Shane Drohan and David Hamilton
The Brewers traded third baseman Caleb Durbin and infielders Andruw Monasterio and Anthony Seigler to the Boston Red Sox in February after Durbin had finished third in the NL rookie of the year balloting last season. The Brewers acquired pitchers Kyle Harrison and Shane Drohan, and infielder David Hamilton in the deal. Harrison arguably was Milwaukee’s second-best starting pitcher before slumping late to finish 11-5 with a 4.20 ERA. Drohan was 7-5 with a 4.19 ERA. Hamilton stole 30 bases during the regular season and went 4 for 7 with a homer and three steals in the NLCS.
October 21, 2026 The Rock River Times.
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AQ/gethelp.asp. in the petition. dhenry@bslbv.com (and as initiated by the Winnebago cealment of cannabis or controlled substances which have been promay be filed in the Office of the CASE NO. 2026-PR-143 Dated: 10/8/2026 /s/ Anna Ixchel Pagan, 27693R TRRT 11/4 business in said County and State County Board via Resolution 2026 duced, manufactured, delivered, or Winnebago County Circuit Clerk -CLAIM NOTICE /s/ Natasha M. Hendrickson, Petitioner n n n CR 133), requested by Paul Arena, under the name of Nick’s Birds at NOTICE is hereby given of the Independent Executor 27684R TRRT 10/28 ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF the following post office addresses: County Board Member for District possessed in felony violation of the Probate Division at the Winnebago /s/ Franklin J. Eubank, Jr., n n n INTENTION 7 (Administration Building, Win- Cannabis Control Act or any viola- County Courthouse, at 400 W. State death of Barbara J. Prochnicki. A 1834 Meadows Circle, Rockford, IL Attorney at Law ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF STATE OF ILLINOIS, nebago County Board Office, 404 tion of the Controlled Substances Street, Rockford, IL 61101, or with Petition Letters of Administra61108; that the true and real full INTENTION COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO Elm Street, Room 533, Rockford Act. (5) If a substance containing the representative, or both, on or tion was filed on June 11, 2026, Prepared By: names of all persons owning, cannabis or a controlled substance before April 14, 2027, which date is requesting that Letters of Office FRANKLIN J. EUBANK, JR. STATE OF ILLINOIS, This is to certify that the unIL 61101). COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO dersigned intend to conduct and conducting or transacting such All those interested in said was seized, that the substance not less than six (6) months from be issued to Karen McCollom, as (#6208840) Attorney at Law This is to certify that the un- transact a interior decorating/ business are as follows: Nicholas petition may review associated file was produced, manufactured, the date of the first publication of Administrator of the Estate. Letters 126 N. Church Street dersigned intend to conduct and painting business in said County George Scheuer (inclusive of the exact wording of delivered, distributed, dispensed, this notice, or, if mailing or delivery of Office were issued on August 25, Rockford, IL 61101-1002 SIGNED: Nicholas George transact a child care business in and State under the name of Nicci’s the proposed text amendment) at or possessed in violation of the of a notice from the representative 2026, appointing Karen McCollom Telephone: (815) 961-9668 Scheuer 10/13/26 said County and State under the Decor Rescue at the following post the Winnebago County Community Cannabis Control Act or the Con- is required by section 5/18-3 of as Administrator of the Estate. The Facsimile: (815) 965-9451 the Probate Act, the date stated attorney for the Estate is Dennis E-mail: frank@feubanklaw.com name of Little Lulu’s Childcare at office addresses: 1312 30th St., Subscribed and sworn (or Development (CD) Department, trolled Substances Act. This property was seized by in that notice. Any claim not filed G. Steeves, on behalf of A Law Attorney for Petitioner the following post office addresses: Rockford, IL 61108; that the true affirmed to) before me, this 13th Winnebago County Administration 27681R TRRT 10/28 2453 Kristi Ln., Rockford, IL 61102; and real full names of all persons day of October, A.D. 2026. Building, 404 Elm Street, Room law enforcement authorities on on or before that date is barred. Office of Crosby & Associates, P.C., n n n that the true and real full names owning, conducting or transacting Lori Gummow, County Clerk 403, Rockford, IL 61101, during 04/15/2026, at the location of 2013 Copies of any claim filed with the 475 Executive Parkway, Rockford, IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE of all persons owning, conducting such business are as follows: Teresa Bravo, Deputy Clerk regular business hours and/or McFarland Road, Rockford, Win- Clerk must be mailed or delivered Illinois 61107. nebago County, IL. This property to the representative and to the All claims against the Estate 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT or transacting such business are Nicole Mary Lee may attend and be heard at the 27700R TRRT 11/4 COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO, as follows: Bre’Yah Jonell Moses SIGNED: Nicole Mary Lee 10/5/26 above-mentioned public hearing. has been determined to be subject attorney within 10 days after it must be filed within six (6) months n n n from the date of first publication, STATE OF ILLINOIS SIGNED: Bre’Yah Jonell Moses Subscribed and sworn (or A qualified person with a disabil- to forfeiture under the provisions has been filed. ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF or within three (3) months from the IN RE THE ESTATE OF 10/5/26 affirmed to) before me, this 5th ity, who needs an interpreter or of the Controlled Substances Act DATED: January 13, 2026 INTENTION SHERILL GNESDA date of mailing or delivery of Notice JORG B. NILGES Subscribed and sworn (or day of October, A.D. 2026. other special accommodations in or the Cannabis Control Act for one STATE OF ILLINOIS, Independent Executor to Creditors, if mailing or delivery 2026 PR 0000 170 affirmed to) before me, this 5th Lori Gummow, County Clerk order to attend or participate in a of more reasons as stated above. SUMMARY OF PROCEDURAL COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO Tobin, Ramon & Barber is required pursuant to 755 ILCS CLAIMS NOTICE day of October, A.D. 2026. Teresa Bravo, Deputy Clerk public meeting, should contact Lori RIGHTS Natalie Hyser Barber 5/18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act Notice is given of the death of Lori Gummow, County Clerk 27687R TRRT 10/28 This is to certify that the Gummow, County Clerk, by teleIf you have an ownership in any ARDC: 6301826 of 1975, as amended, whichever JORG B. NILGES. Letters of Office Ariel Rosas, Deputy Clerk n n n phone: 815/319-4250 no less than undersigned intend to conduct item listed above, any interest you Attorneys for Petitioner date is later. Any claim not filed were issued on September 1, 27685R TRRT 10/28 ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF and transact a home maintenance three (3) business days prior to the n n n INTENTION meeting, or by mail at, Winnebago may have may be forfeited unless 530 South State Street; Suite 200 within the applicable time period 2026, to Robert T. Nilges, who is business in said County and State shall be barred. the Independent Administrator ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF STATE OF ILLINOIS, County Administration Building, you file a verified claim for the Belvidere, IL 61008-3711 under the name of HomesPro at Claims against the Estate may of the Estate. The attorney for INTENTION COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO c/o Lori Gummow, County Clerk/ return of the property with the (815) 544-0316 the following post office addresses: be filed with the Office of the Win- the Estate is Terrence M. Jordan STATE OF ILLINOIS, This is to certify that the unSecretary, 404 Elm Street, Room Drug Asset Forfeiture Unit of the natalie@tobinramon.com Winnebago County State’s Attorney 27678R TRRT 10/28 nebago County Circuit Clerk—Pro- of the Integrity Law Group LLC with COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO dersigned intend to conduct and 209 Lincoln Park Blvd., Rockford, 104, Rockford, IL 61101. n n n bate Division, Winnebago County offices at 45 E Burlington St. #119, This is to certify that the un- transact a cleaning business in said IL 61102; that the true and real Brian Erickson, Chairman whose address is 400 West State STATE OF ILLINOIS Courthouse, 400 W. State Street, Riverside, IL 60546. dersigned intend to conduct and County and State under the name full names of all persons owning, Winnebago County Street, Rockford, IL 61101, setting Claims may be filed on or transact a food trailer business in of G & L Cleaning Services at the conducting or transacting such Zoning Board of Appeals forth your interest in the property IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE Rockford, Illinois 61101, or with 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT the Estate’s legal representative, before April 14, 2027, that date said County and State under the following post office addresses: business are as follows: Ariel Otis 27660R TRRT 10/21 and the reasons why your interest is not subject to forfeiture. You COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO or with both. being at least six (6) months from name of Hope’s Paradise at the 2742 Bildahl St., Rockford, IL 61109; Haugabook n n n have forty-five days from receipt PROBATE DIVISION A copy of any claim filed with the date of first publication, or following post office addresses: that the true and real full names of LEGAL NOTICE SIGNED: Ariel Otis Haugabook IN RE THE ESTATE OF: the Circuit Clerk’s Office—Probate within three (3) months from the 632 Score St., Rockford, IL 61109; all persons owning, conducting or NOTICE is hereby given that of this notice to file the verified 10/13/26 RAYMOND JOSEPH GRANDE, Division must be mailed or deliv- date of mailing or delivery of notice that the true and real full names transacting such business are as the Rockford Park District intends claim with the State’s Attorney. Subscribed and sworn (or If you fail to file the claim Deceased. ered to the Estate’s legal represen- to any known creditor required by of all persons owning, conducting follows: Miriam Pina Cruz to contract for the following items affirmed to) before me, this 13th CASE NO. 2026-PR-224 tative and to the Estate’s attorney Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate or transacting such business are as SIGNED: Miriam Pina Cruz day of October, A.D. 2026. and services; specifications are on within 45 days of receipt of this notice, any interest you may have CLAIM NOTICE within ten (10) days after filing. Act of 1975 as amended, whichever follows: Porcha Marie Hope 10/6/26 file with Demandstar.com. NOTICE is hereby given of /s/ Dennis G. Steeves, date is later. Any claim not filed SIGNED: Porcha Marie Hope Subscribed and sworn (or Lori Gummow, County Clerk The Rockford Park District in the property will be forfeited to the death of Raymond Joseph Attorney for Executor by the requisite date stated shall 9/24/26 affirmed to) before me, this 6th Krystal Soto, Deputy Clerk is bidding on behalf of the the State of Illinois. 27701R TRRT 11/4 This notice is published at the Grande. A Petition to Admit Last PREPARED BY: be barred. Subscribed and sworn (or day of October, A.D. 2026. Burpee Museum of Natural Hisn n n Claims against the estate affirmed to) before me, this 24th Lori Gummow, County Clerk tory (Burpee) and invites qualified direction of the Winnebago County Will and Testament and Issue A Law Office of Crosby & ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF State’s Attorney’s Office Civil Letters Testamentary was filed on Associates, P.C. may be filed in the office of the day of September, A.D. 2026. Giselle Mandujano, Deputy Clerk contractors to submit a bid for the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk Lori Gummow, County Clerk 27688R TRRT 10/28 INTENTION HVAC Upgrades at 737 N Main Street, Bureau, 400 W. State St., Suite 804, September 3, 2026, requesting that 475 Executive Parkway Rockford, IL, Phone: (815) 319-4799. Letters Testamentary be issued to Rockford, Illinois 61107 Probate Division at the Winnebago Ariel Rosas, Deputy Clerk n n n Rockford, IL 61103. STATE OF ILLINOIS, SIGNED: LAFAKERIA REUTER Linda Pinkston, as Executor of the Phone: (815) 397-2006 County Courthouse, 400 W. State 27686R TRRT 10/28 STATE OF ILLINOIS Grant funding for this projCOUNTY OF WINNEBAGO CHIEF of the CIVIL BUREAU, Estate. Letters of Office were issued Fax: (815) 394-1955 Street, Rockford, Illinois 61101, n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE ect provided from the Illinois This is to certify that the On behalf of, J. HANLEY on September 28, 2026, appointing Email: with the Independent Executor, STATE OF ILLINOIS 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Department of Commerce and undersigned intend to conduct STATE’S ATTORNEY Linda Pinkston as Executor of the dsteeves@thecrosbylawfirm.com or both. Copies of any claim filed IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO Economic Opportunity, an overall and transact a retail nail supply Dated: 10/05/2026 Estate. The attorney for the Estate is // with the Circuit Clerk’s Office, 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT In Re: Estate of Business Enterprise Program business in said County and State 27677R TRRT 10/28 Jacob M. Joseph, on behalf of A Law banderson@thecrosbylawfirm. Probate Division, must be mailed WINNEBAGO COUNTY Jean A. Passmore (BEP) Combined Goal of 13% under the name of Prounas By n n n Office of Crosby & Associates, P.C., com or delivered to the Independent PROBATE DIVISION Deceased. has been determined with grant Karla at the following post office 27680R TRRT 10/28 Administrator and to the attorney IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Case No. 2026-PR-253 dollars going to minority-owned ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF 475 Executive Parkway, Rockford, addresses: 2693 20th St., Rockford, INTENTION Illinois 61107. n n n for the estate within ten (10) days THOMASETTA CHILTON, CLAIM NOTICE business enterprises (MBEs or STATE OF ILLINOIS, All claims against the Estate STATE OF ILLINOIS after it has been filed. Deceased. NOTICE is given of the death of IL 61109; that the true and real WMBEs) and/or women-owned COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO must be filed within six (6) months IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE The estate will be administered CASE NO. 2026 PR 0000249 Jean A. Passmore. Letters of Office full names of all persons owning, business enterprises (WBEs or This is to certify that the from the date of first publication, 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT without court supervision, unless, CLAIM NOTICE were issued on October 8, 2026 conducting or transacting such WMBEs). This utilization goal has COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO under Section 28-4 of the Probate NOTICE is given of the death of to Shari Noland, 10325 E. Pantera business are as follows: Karla V been met. There is an additional undersigned intend to conduct or within three (3) months from the PROBATE DIVISION Act of 1975 (755 ILCS 5/28-4), any THOMASETTA CHILTON, who died Avenue, Mesa, AZ, 85212, who is the Terrazas Baidon requirement through the Illinois and transact a farm business in date of mailing or delivery of Notice Works Apprenticeship Initiative said County and State under the to Creditors, if mailing or delivery In the Matter of the Estate of: interested person terminates on September 11, 2026. Letters of legal representative of the estate. SIGNED: Karla V Terrazas Baidon HAROLD M. SLOAN, independent administration at Office were issued on October 13, The attorney for the estate is (“10% Apprenticeship Goal”). The IL name of Firefly Savanna Farm at the is required pursuant to 755 ILCS 10/8/26 Deceased. any time by mailing or delivering 2026, to ERIC CHILTON of 110 N. MARK D. BRYNTESON, 2969 Rolling Works 10% Apprenticeship Goal ap- following post office addresses: 257 5/18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act Subscribed and sworn (or Case No.: 2026-PR- 217 a petition to terminate to the Clerk Dayton Street, Durand, IL 61024 Meadow Court, Belvidere, Illinois plies to all prevailing wage eligible S. Jackson Rd., Pecatonica, IL 61063; of 1975, as amended, whichever CLAIM NOTICE of the Court. who is the legal representative 61008, Office Phone 708-667-6868. affirmed to) before me, this 8th work performed by contractors on that the true and real full names of date is later. Any claim not filed NOTICE is given of the death of Respectfully Submitted, of the estate. The attorney for Claims against the estate may be day of October, A.D. 2026. the above reference Grant project. all persons owning, conducting or within the applicable time period HAROLD M. SLOAN, of Winnebago, /s/ Terrence M. Jordan the estate is Douglas R. Henry, of filed on or before April 27, 2027 that Lori Gummow, County Clerk Bid No. 26-2384 Burpee Muse- transacting such business are as shall be barred. follows: Benjamin Eugene Skipor Claims against the Estate may Illinois, who died on February Terrence M. Jordan Barrick, Switzer, Long, Balsley & date being at least six (6) months Krystal Soto, Deputy Clerk um HVAC Upgrades Pre-Bid Meeting: Wednesday SIGNED: Benjamin Eugene Skipor be filed with the Office of the Win- 13, 2026. Letters of Office were Dated this 9th day of Van Evera, LLP, 6833 Stalter Drive, from the date of first publication, 27689R TRRT 10/28
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n n n 1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE ADDITION TO THE TOWN PRACTICES ACT, YOU ARE ADVISED Claims against the Estate may NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS date stated shall be barred. Storage, 6421-11th St., Rockford, IL, IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FORECLOSURE LAW. OF PECATONICA, THE PLAT THAT PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEY IS be filed with the Independent AND CLAIMS NOTICE Claims against the estate a self storage facility operated by 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT You will need a photo identiOF WHICH ADDITION IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR Executor, or with the Clerk of the NOTICE is given of the death of may be filed in the office of the New Milford Storage shall be sold WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS fication issued by a government RECORDED IN BOOK 32 OF ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT Circuit Court of Winnebago County, LARRY L. HOLMQUIST, who died on Winnebago County Circuit Clerk to the highest bidder at public aucPLANET HOME LENDING LLC agency (driver’s license, passport, DEEDS (PLATS) ON PAGE AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED Probate Division, Winnebago Coun- May 19, 2026. Letters of Office were Probate Division at the Winnebago tion at the address listed.below. Plaintiff, etc.) in order to gain entry into 309 IN THE RECORDER’S WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. ty Courthouse, 400 W. State Street, issued on September 30, 2026 to County Courthouse, 400 W. State The auction will be held on -v.our building and the foreclosure OFFICE; THENCE NORTH I3295964 Rockford, Illinois 61101, or both, Marci Renee Hagemann, 116 Drew Street, Rockford, Illinois 61101, or after November 5, 2026 at 8:00 FLOR ORTIZ-MORA sale room in Cook County and the ON THE EAST LINE OF SAID P27691R TRRT 11/4 on or before April 28, 2027, which Ct NE, Poplar Grove, IL 61065, as with the Independent Executor, am to enforce the Owner’s Lien et al same identification for sales held LOT FOUR (4) PRODUCED, n n n date is not less than six months Independent Executor whose or both. Copies of any claim filed thereon. Defendant at other county venues where 2 RODS; THENCE WEST, STATE OF ILLINOIS from the date of first publication attorney is J. Thomas Witek, Witek with the Circuit Clerk’s Office, You must register as a buyer 2026-FC-0000123 The Judicial Sales Corporation PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO of this Notice. With respect to any Law Offices, 7210 E. State St, Suite Probate Division, must be mailed 15 minutes before the auction NOTICE OF SALE conducts foreclosure sales. LINES OF LOTS FOUR (4) AND SS creditor entitled to individual 102, Rockford, IL 61108. or delivered to the Independent and have a proper photo ID and PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY For information, examine the SIX (6) IN BLOCK TWO (2) OF IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE notice pursuant to Section 18-3 of Notice to Heirs: Administrator and to the attorney payment. Cash only accepted GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment court file, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, SAID PARKER’S ADDITION TO 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT the Probate Act of 1975, the claims Notice is given to Unknown for the estate within ten (10) days as payment and $200 cleaning of Foreclosure and Sale entered P.C. Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 15W030 THE EAST LINE OF LOT FIVE WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS deadline shall be the later of April Heirs, who are heirs in the above after it has been filed. in the above cause on June 25, NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE (5) IN BLOCK TWO (2) OF IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: 28, 2027, or three months from the proceeding to probate a and whose The estate will be administered deposit required. Winning bidder 2026, an agent for The Judicial 100, BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 (630) SAID PARKER’S ADDITION; HOWARD L. DRYE, SR. date of mailing or delivery of such names or addresses are not stated without court supervision, unless, must clean the unit out in 24 hours. If there are no bidders, the Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 794-9876 THENCE SOUTH ON THE Deceased, notice. Any claim not filed within in the petition for probate, that an under Section 28-4 of the Probate PM on November 24, 2026, at the THE JUDICIAL SALES EAST LINE OF SAID LOT CASE NO. 2026 PR 203 the applicable statutory period order was entered by the court on Act of 1975 (755 ILCS 5/28-4), any property will be otherwise disposed of by the owner. Advocus National Title Insurance, CORPORATION FIVE (5), 2 RODS TO THE CLAIM NOTICE is barred. September 30, 2026, appointing the interested person terminates 973 Featherstone Rd, Suite 100, One South Wacker Drive, NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT NOTICE is given of the death of Copies of claims filed with the administrator independent administration at New Milford Storage ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public 24th Floor, SIX (6); THENCE EAST ON HOWARD L. DRYE, SR.. Letters of Clerk must be mailed or delivered E-filing is now mandatory for any time by mailing or delivering 6421-11th St. in-person sale to the highest Chicago, IL 60606-4650 THE NORTH LINES OF SAID Office were issued on September to the Independent Executor and to documents in civil cases with a petition to terminate to the Clerk Rockford, IL 61109 bidder, as set forth below, the (312) 236-SALE 815-391-3277 LOTS SIX (6) AND FOUR (4) TO 23, 2026, to HOWARD L. DRYE, JR., the attorney for the Estate within limited exemptions. To e-file, you of the Court. following described real estate: 27698R TRRT 10/28 You can also visit The Judicial THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; c/o 7124 Windsor Lake Parkway, ten days after filing. must first create an account with Dated this 16th day of SeptemLOT SIX (6) IN BLOCK n n n Sales Corporation at www.tjsc. SITUATED IN THE COUNTY Loves Park, IL 61111, who is the legal NOTICE TO KNOWN HEIRS AND an e-filing service provider. Visit ber 2026. TWO (2) AS DESIGNATED com for a 7 day status report of OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE representative of the estate. The LEGATEES WHOSE ADDRESSES ARE http://efiled.illinoiscourts.gove/ CROSBY & crosby, Inc. ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF UPON THE PLAT OF FOREST pending sales. OF ILLINOIS. attorney for the estate is JEREMY UNKNOWN FAQ/gethelp.asp. By: /s/ Mason S. Crosby INTENTION HILL VIEW SUBDIVISION, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Commonly known as 733 JOHN RAMSEY, 7124 Windsor Lake ParkNotice is given to Michael The estate will be administered Attorney for Kelly Lower, STATE OF ILLINOIS, NO. 1 OF PART OF THE 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, STREET, PECATONICA, IL 61063 way, Loves Park, IL 61111. Wilson and Jack Wilson, who are without court supervision, unless Executor COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO NORTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) SUITE 100 Property Index No. 09-29-401Claims against the estate may heirs of Neva J. Wilson in the above under section 5/28-4 of the Probate CROSBY & CROSBY LLP This is to certify that the unOF SECTION 7, TOWNSHIP BURR RIDGE IL, 60527 015; 09-29-401-014 be filed on or before April 21, proceeding to probate her Will and Act (Ill. Compiled Stat. 1992, Ch. 755, Attorney for Respondent dersigned intend to conduct and 44 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST 630-794-5300 The real estate is improved 2027, that date being at least six whose addresses are not stated par 5/28-4) any interested person Mason S. Crosby transact a notary and administraOF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com with a Single Family Residence. The (6) months from the date of first in the Petition to Admit Will to terminates independent adminis- ARDC: 6333778 tive business in said County and MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF Attorney File No. 14-26-01757 judgment amount was $168,946.18 publication or within three (3) Probate, that an Order was entered tration at any time by mailing or 3815 North Mulford Road #4 State under the name of Notareed WHICH SUBDIVISION IS Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Sale Terms: Full Sale Terms are months from the date of mailing by the Circuit Court of Winnebago delivering a petition to terminate Rockford, Illinois 61114 Notary & Administrative Services at RECORDED IN BOOK 27 Case Number: 2026-FC-0000123 available on the property page or delivery of Notice to creditors, County, Illinois, on October 8, 2026, to the clerk. Phone: (815) 367-6432 the following post office addresses: OF PLATS ON PAGE 129 IN TJSC#: 46-1529 at www.auction.com by entering if mailing or delivery is required by admitting the Will of Neva J. Wilson, Claims against the Estate may Email: 4726 Jasper St., Rockford, IL 61101; THE RECORDER’S OFFICE NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt 733 JOHN STREET into the search Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate dated June 18, 2020, to probate and be filed on or before April 21, eservice@crosbyandcrosbylaw. that the true and real full names OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, Collection Practices Act, you are bar. If sold to anyone other than Act, 1975, as amended, whichever appointing Douglas E. Wilson as 2027, that date being at least six com ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE advised that Plaintiff’s attorney the Plaintiff, the winning bidder date is later. Any claim not filed Independent Executor. (6) months from the date of first PURSUANT TO ILLINOIS SUPREME of all persons owning, conducting COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO is deemed to be a debt collector must pay the full bid amount by the requisite date stated above Within 42 days after the ef- publication, or within three (3) COURT RULE 11 FOR PLEADINGS or transacting such business are as follows: Yashica Marie Reed AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. attempting to collect a debt and within twenty-four (24) hours of the shall be barred. fective date of the original Order months from the date of mailing ONLY SIGNED: Yashica Marie Reed Commonly known as 3107 any information obtained will be auction’s end. All payments must Claims against the estate may admitting the Will to probate, you or delivery of Notice to creditors, 27699R TRRT 11/4 10/16/26 SUNNYSIDE DR, ROCKFORD, IL 61114 used for that purpose. be certified funds. No third-party be filed in the office of the Win- may file a petition with the Court if mailing or delivery is required by n n n Subscribed and sworn (or Property Index No. 12-07Case # 2026-FC-0000123 checks will be accepted. All bid- nebago County Circuit Clerk-Pro- to require proof of the Will by tes- Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF affirmed to) before me, this 16th 279-006 I3296009 ders will need to register at www. bate Div. at the Winnebago County timony of the witnesses to the Will Act, 1975 as amended, whichever INTENTION day of October, A.D. 2026. The real estate is improved with P27690R TRRT 11/4 auction.com prior to placing a bid. Courthouse, 400 West State Street, in open court or other evidence, date is later. Any claim not filed STATE OF ILLINOIS, Lori Gummow, County Clerk a single family residence. n n n The subject property is subject to Rockford, Illinois 61101 or with the as provided in Section 6-21 of the by the requisite date stated above COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO Sale terms: If sold to anyone IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE general real estate taxes, special estate legal representative, or both. Probate Act of 1975 (755 ILCS 5/6-21). shall be barred. This is to certify that the un- Giselle Mandujano, Deputy Clerk other than the Plaintiff, 25% down SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT assessments, or special taxes 27704R TRRT 11/4 Copies of claims filed with the You also have the right under Claims against the Estate dersigned intend to conduct and of the highest bid by certified funds WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS levied against said real estate Circuit Clerk’s Office-Probate Divi- Section 8-1 of the Probate Act of may be filed in the Office of the transact a catering business in said n n n at the close of the sale payable to ROCKET MORTGAGE, LLC, and is offered for sale without sion, must be mailed or delivered 1975 (755 ILCS 5/8-1) to contest Winnebago County Circuit Clerk at County and State under the name ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF The Judicial Sales Corporation. No Plaintiff, any representation as to quality to the estate legal representative the validity of the Will by filing a the Winnebago County Courthouse, of P&K Grazing and Events at the INTENTION third party checks will be accepted. -v.or quantity of title and without and to his/her attorney within ten petition with the Court within six 400 W. State, Rockford, Illinois, or following post office addresses: STATE OF ILLINOIS, The balance, in certified funds/ JORDAN MINK; recourse to plaintiff and in “AS days after it has been filed. months after admission of the Will with the Estate legal representa- 715 Roland Ave., Rockford, IL 61107; COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO or wire transfer, is due within SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND IS” condition. The sale is further DATED: October 13, 2026 to probate. tive, or both. that the true and real full names of This is to certify that the twenty-four (24) hours. The subject URBAN DEVELOPMENT, subject to confirmation by the HOWARD L. DRYE, JR. E-filing is now mandatory for Copies of claims filed with the all persons owning, conducting or undersigned intend to conduct property is subject to general real Defendants. court. Upon payment in full of Name: JEREMY RAMSEY documents in civil cases with Circuit Clerk’s Office, Probate Divi- transacting such business are as and transact a barbershop/ estate taxes, special assessments, 2026-FC-0000109 the amount bid, the purchaser will ARDC Number: # 6276765 limited exemptions. To e-file, you sion, must be mailed or delivered follows: Thelma Braxton Edgeston; salon business in said County or special taxes levied against 733 JOHN STREET, receive a certificate of sale that will Attorney for Estate must first create an account with to the Estate legal representative Karen D. Stewart and State under the name of The said real estate and is offered for PECATONICA, IL 61063 entitle the purchaser to a deed to Address: 7124 Windsor Lake an e-filing service provider. Visit and to her attorney within ten (10) SIGNED: Thelma Braxton Cut District at the following post sale without any representation NOTICE OF SALE the real estate after confirmation of Parkway http://efile.illinoiscourts.gov/ser- days after it has been filed. Edgeston 10/14/26 office addresses: 1002 E. State St., as to quality or quantity of title PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY the sale. The property will NOT be Loves Park, IL 61111 vice-providers.htm to learn more Dated: October 14, 2026 SIGNED: Karen D. Stewart and without recourse to Plaintiff GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment open for inspection and plaintiff Telephone: (815) 988-4364 and to select a service provider. If /s/ Marci Renee Hagemann, 10/14/26 Rockford, IL 61107; that the true and in ‘’AS IS’’ condition. The sale of Foreclosure and Sale entered makes no representation as to 27694R TRRT 11/4 you need additional help or have Independent Executor Subscribed and sworn (or and real full names of all persons is further subject to confirmation in the above cause on 7/27/2026, the condition of the property, pron n n trouble e-filing, visit http://www. J. Thomas Witek - #6230539 affirmed to) before me, this 14th owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: by the court. an agent of Auction.com, LLC will spective bidders are admonished STATE OF ILLINOIS illinoiscourts.gov/FAQ/gethelp. Witek Law Offices day of October, A.D. 2026. Vernetta Glover Upon payment in full of the conduct the Online Only auction at to check the court file to verify all IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE asp, or talk with your local circuit 7210 E. State St., Suite 102 Lori Gummow, County Clerk SIGNED: Vernetta Glover 10/19/26 amount bid, the purchaser will www.auction.com, with the bidding information. If this property is a 17th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT clerk’s office. Rockford, IL 61108 Krystal Soto, Deputy Clerk Subscribed and sworn (or receive a Certificate of Sale that will window opening on 11/30/2026 condominium unit, the purchaser COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION (815) 962-9288 27702R TRRT 11/4 affirmed to) before me, this 19th entitle the purchaser to a deed to at 10:00 AM CDT and closing on of the unit at the foreclosure sale, IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF The Estate is being adminis- witek888@witeklaw.com n n n the real estate after confirmation December 2, 2026 at 10:00 AM other than a mortgagee, shall pay Neva J. Wilson, tered independently, without court 27697R TRRT 11/4 ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF day of October, A.D. 2026. Lori Gummow, County Clerk of the sale. subject to extension, and will sell the assessments and the legal Deceased. supervision, pursuant to Article n n n INTENTION Giselle Mandujano, Deputy Clerk The property will NOT be at public sale to the highest bidder, fees required by the Condominium NO. 2026 PR 228 XXVIII of the Probate Act of 1975. Any STATE OF ILLINOIS STATE OF ILLINOIS, open for inspection and plaintiff as set forth below, the following property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9 (g) CLAIM NOTICE and NOTICE TO interested person may petition the IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 27705R TRRT 11/4 COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO makes no representation as to described real estate. (l) and (g)(4). If this property is a HEIRS AND LEGATEES WHOSE Court to terminate independent 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT This is to certify that the unn n n the condition of the property. ProPARCEL I: LOTS FOUR (4) condominium unit which is part of ADDRESSES ARE UNKNOWN administration pursuant to Section COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO dersigned intend to conduct and ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF spective bidders are admonished AND SIX (6) IN BLOCK TWO a common interest community, the Notice is given of the death of 28-4 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS PROBATE DIVISION transact a ship and fulfillment INTENTION to check the court file to verify all (2) AS DESIGNATED UPON purchaser of the unit at the foreclo- Neva J. Wilson who died on July 23, 5/28-4), subject to the provisions IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF business in said County and State STATE OF ILLINOIS, information. THE PLAT OF PARKER’S sure sale other than a mortgagee 2026, and that on October 8, 2026, of that Section. JEFFREY LOWER, under the name of Essentra Ship COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO If this property is a condominiADDITION TO THE TOWN shall pay the assessments required Honorable Gulley of the Circuit DATED: October 15, 2026 Deceased. & Fulfillment at the following post This is to certify that the um unit, the purchaser of the unit OF PECATONICA. ALSO THE by the Condominium Property Act, Court of Winnebago County, Illinois, Douglas E. Wilson, Case No. 2026-PR-136 office addresses: 1313 Edgerow undersigned intend to conduct at the foreclosure sale, other than SOUTH 2 RODS IN WIDTH 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE entered an Order admitting the Independent Executor of CLAIMS NOTICE Lane, Rockford, IL 61102; that the and transact a digital creator a mortgagee, shall pay the assessOF LOT FIVE (5) IN BLOCK THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), decedent’s Last Will and Testament Neva J. Wilson, Deceased Notice is given of the death of true and real full names of all business in said County and State ments and the legal fees required TWO (2) AS DESIGNATED YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN dated June 18, 2020, to probate and William A. Reilly II #6186140 JEFFREY LOWER. Letters of Office persons owning, conducting or under the name of Manny Jurado by The Condominium Property Act, UPON THE PLAT OF PARKER’S IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS appointing Douglas E. Wilson, of Attorney for the Estate were issued on September 28, 2026, transacting such business are as Show at the following post office 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If ADDITION TO THE TOWN OF AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF Tucson, Arizona, as Independent Reilly Law Offices to Kelly Lower, who is the Executor follows: Amari Shay Da Kor addresses: 1414 Widergren Dr., this property is a condominium PECATONICA. POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE Executor of the Estate. Letters of 6801 Spring Creek Rd., 2D of the Estate. The attorney for the SIGNED: Amari Shay Da Kor unit which is part of a common PARCEL II: PART OF LOT WITH SECTION 15-1701 (C) OF THE Office were issued to Douglas E. Rockford, IL 61114 Estate is Mason S. Crosby, Crosby 10/9/26 Rockford, IL 61108; that the true interest community, the purchaser EIGHT (8) AS DESIGNATED ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE Wilson. The Independent Execu- (815) 316-8540 & Crsoby, Inc., 3815 North Mulford Subscribed and sworn (or and real full names of all persons of the unit at the foreclosure sale UPON THE PLAT OF SECLAW. For information, contact tor’s mailing address, through the Notices@Reilly-LawOffices.com Rd, Suite 4, Rockford, Illinois 61115. affirmed to) before me, this 9th owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Jesus other than a mortgagee shall pay TION 29, TOWNSHIP 27 Plaintiffs attorney: McCalla Raymer Illinois Resident Agent, is Douglas 27695R TRRT 11/4 Claims may be filed on or be- day of October, A.D. 2026. Manuel Jurado Garcia the assessments required by The NORTH, RANGE 10 EAST OF Leibert Pierce, LLP (312) 346-9088 E. Wilson, Independent Executor, n n n fore April 21, 2027, that date being at Lori Gummow, County Clerk SIGNED: Jesus Manuel Jurado Condominium Property Act, 765 THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL please refer to file number 26- c/o Reilly Law Offices, 6801 Spring STATE OF ILLINOIS least six (6) months from the date Teresa Bravo, Deputy Clerk Garcia 10/16/26 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). MERIDIAN, BOUNDED AND 26203IL. Auction.com, LLC 100 N Creek Road, Suite 2D, Rockford, IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE of first publication, or within three 27703R TRRT 11/4 Subscribed and sworn (or IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, LaSalle St., Suite 1400, Chicago, IL Illinois, 61114. The attorney for 17th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT (3) months from the date of mailing n n n affirmed to) before me, this 16th (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE TO-WIT: COMMENCING AT 60602 - 872-225-4985 You can also the estate is William A. Reilly II WINNEBAGO COUNTY or delivery of notice to any known NOTICE OF SALE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION THE NORTHEAST CORNER visit www.auction.com. Attorney of Reilly Law Offices, 6801 Spring IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF creditor required by Section 18-3 of Personal property stored by day of October, A.D. 2026. FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF OF LOT FOUR (4) IN BLOCK File No. 26-26203IL Case Number: Creek Road, Suite 2D, Rockford, LARRY L. HOLMQUIST, the Illinois Probate Act of 1975 as the following individuals, Tina Lori Gummow, County Clerk AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN TWO (2) AS DESIGNATED 2026-FC-0000109 NOTE: PURSUANT Illinois, 61114. Deceased amended, whichever date is later. Bertrand, Unit NM18, and Nancy Mary McRae, Deputy Clerk ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15UPON THE PLAT OF PARKER’S TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION NOTICE TO CREDITORS CASE NO. 2026 PR 212 Any claim not filed by the requisite Lopez, Unit NM51 at New Milford 27706R TRRT 11/4
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n n n YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN Office were issued on September AND 13 OF PLAT NO. 4 WILbe filed in the office of the WinUNKNOWN OWNERS AND trouble e-filing, visit http://www.ilTHE RECORDER’S OFFICE, IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS 4, 2026, to Robin Maurer of 318 LOW CREEK BUSINESS PARK, nebago County Circuit Clerk-ProNON-RECORD CLAIMANTS linoiscourts.gov/FAQ/gethelp.asp. IN WINNEBAGO COUNTY, SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF Morningside Drive, Rockford, IlliLOTS 94 AND 95 OF PLAT NO. bate Division at the Winnebago Defendant ANDERSON LAW OFFICES PC ILLINOIS, EXCEPTING THE WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH nois 61108, who is the Independent 9 WILLOW CREEK BUSINESS County Courthouse, 400 W. State 26 FC 137 (ARDC 6324210) NORTH THIRTY EIGHT (38) NewRez LLC SECTION 15-1701 (C) OF THE ILLINOIS Administrator of the Estate. The PARK, LOTS 104, 106, 107, 108, Street, Rockford, Illinois 61101, or CALENDAR 5711 N LINCOLN AVENUE FEET IN WIDTH OF SAID Plaintiff, MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For attorney for the Estate is James 109, 110 AND 111 OF PLAT NO. with the legal estate representaNOTICE OF SALE CHICAGO, IL 60659 LOT, THE SOUTH LINE OF -v.information, contact Plaintiffs M. DiVerde, Jr., of JMDJR Law, 555 S. 11 WILLOW CREEK BUSINESS tive, or both. PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given I3295652 SAID EXCEPTING TRACT Otto Leo Scudder attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES PC Perryville Road, Suite 230, Rockford, PARK, ALL SUBDIVISIONS Copies of claims filed with the that pursuant to a Judgment P27669R TRRT 10/28 BEING PARALLEL WITH THE a/k/a Otto Leo Scudder Jr.; (630) 794-5300 please refer to file Illinois 61108. BEING A PART OF THE Circuit Clerk’s Office-Probate Divi- of Foreclosure entered in the n n n NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT; et. al. number 14-26-01811. Auction.com, Any claims against the Estate SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF sion, must be mailed or delivered above entitled cause Intercounty IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE SITUATED IN THE COUNTY Defendants. LLC 100 N LaSalle St., Suite 1400, may be filed on or before April 7, SECTION 17 AND PART OF to the estate legal representative Judicial Sales Corporation will on SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE 2026-FC-0000125 Chicago, IL 60602 - 872-225-4985 2027, that date being at least six THE NORTHEAST QUARTER and to his/her attorney within ten November 19, 2026, at the hour WINNEBAGO COUNTY, OF ILLINOIS. 2822 N ROCKTON AVE, You can also visit www.auction. (6) months from the date of first OF SECTION 20 AND ALSO days after it has been filed. 1:00 p.m., Intercounty’s Winnebago 400 WEST STATE STREET, P.I.N. 11-36-226-012. ROCKFORD, IL 61103 com. Attorney File No. 14-26-01811 publication, or within three (3) THAT PART OF THE NORTHDATED: October 1, 2026 County office, 7210 East State Street, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS Commonly known as 1615 18th NOTICE OF SALE Case Number: 2026-FC-0000125 months from the date of mailing EAST QUARTER OF SECTION By: Mark D. Brynteson, Rockford, IL 61108, sell, in person, ESTATE OF Street, Rockford, Illinois 61104. PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY NOTE: PURSUANT TO THE FAIR or delivery of Notice to creditors, 20, ALL IN TOWNSHIP 46 one of their Attorneys to the highest bidder for cash, the Arthur Ryan Johnson, The real estate is: single family GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, if mailing or delivery is required by NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF 27664R TRRT 10/21 following described mortgaged DECEASED. residence. If the subject mortgaged of Foreclosure and Sale entered YOU ARE ADVISED THAT PLAINTIFF’S Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MEn n n real estate: 26 PR 84 real estate is a unit of a common in the above cause on 7/9/2026, ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A Act, 1975 as amended, whichever RIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE LOT 30 AS DESIGNATNotice is given to creditors of interest community, the purchaser an agent of Auction.com, LLC will DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO date is later. Any claim not filed FIRST NAMED SUBDIVISION SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ED UPON PLAT NO. 2 OF the death of the above named of the unit other than a mortgagee conduct the Online Only auction at COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFOR- by the requisite date stated above IS RECORDED IN BOOK 43 WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS ORCHARD VIEW ESTATES decedent. Letters of office were shall pay the assessments required www.auction.com, with the bidding MATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED shall be barred. OF PLATS ON PAGE 85 IN In the Parental Responsibilities of BEING A SUBDIVISION OF issued to Veena Johnson, 859 Sher- by subsection(g-1) of Section 189.5 window opening on 11/16/2026 FOR THAT PURPOSE. Claims against the Estate THE RECORDER’S OFFICE, A.D.M.E. PART OF THE NORTH HALF man Avenue, Janesville, Wisconsin of the Condominium Property Act. at 10:00 AM CDT and closing on I3294816 must be filed with the Office of SITUATED IN WINNEBAGO Mirian Senayda Enamorado OF SECTION 3, TOWNSHIP 53545, as Independent Adminis- Sale terms: At sale, the bidder must November 18, 2026 at 10:00 AM P27652R TRRT 10/21 the Winnebago County Circuit COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Acosta 45, RANGE 2, THE PLAT OF trator, whose attorney of record have 10% (or 25% if so ordered in subject to extension, and will sell n n n Clerk-Probate Division at the Common Address: 4055 Steele Petitioner WHICH SUBDIVISION IS is Bradley Kupiec, The Heartland the Judgement of Foreclosure) at public sale to the highest bidder, IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE Winnebago County Courthouse, Drive, Machesney Park, Illinois and RECORDED IN BOOK 36 Law Firm, 1545 Waukegan Road, down by certified funds, balance as set forth below, the following 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT 400 West State Street, Rockford, 61115 Delmar Alexander Medina Isidro OF PLATS ON PAGE 23 IN Suite 1-3, Glenview, Illinois 60025. within 24 hours, by certified funds. described real estate. WINNEBAGO COUNTY Illinois 61101. Title Holder of Record: Ranky Respondent. THE RECORDER’S OFFICE The estate will be administered No refunds. The property is sold AS LOTS ELEVEN (11) AND ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS E-filing is now mandatory for Rockford, LLC, f/k/a Rockford Case No. 2026-GR-0000234 OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, without court supervision, unless IS subject to all liens or encumTWELVE (12) AS DESIGNATED U.S. Bank National Association documents in civil cases with Option Care LLC, which holds ORDER ILLINOIS, SITUATED IN THE under section 5/28-4 of the Probate brances. The property will NOT be UPON THE PLAT OF GITCHELL PLAINTIFF limited exemptions. To e-file, record title under its former name This matter coming before the COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO Act (Ill. Compiled Stat. 1992, Ch. 755, open for inspection. Prospective SUBDIVISION OF PART OF Vs. create an account with an e-filing by Warranty Deed dated April 28, Court for Status of Petitioner’s MoAND STATE OF ILLINOIS. par. 5/28-4) any interested person bidders are admonished to check THE EAST HALF (1/2) OF Trevor Rotolo; service provider. Visit https://efile. 2017 and recorded May 10, 2017 tion for Service by Publication, the P.I.N. 08-03-178-004. terminates independent adminis- the circuit court case record, SECTION 10, TOWNSHIP 44 Illinois Housing Development illinoiscourts.gov/ service-provid- in the Office of the Recorder of Court having been fully informed, Commonly known as 6457 tration at any time by mailing or property tax record and the title NORTH, RANGE ONE, EAST Authority; ers.htm to learn more and to select Winnebago County, Illinois as IT IS HEREBY ORDERED: Stonington Way, Roscoe, IL 61073. delivering a petition to terminate record to verify all information OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL Sunrun, Inc.; a service provider. If you need fur- Document No. 20171014223. 1. Petitioner’s Motion for The real estate is: single family to the clerk. before bidding. IF YOU ARE THE MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF Unknown Owners and ther help or have trouble e-filing, Identification of Mortgages: (1) Service by Publication is GRANTED. residence. If the subject mortgaged Claims against the estate may MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU WHICH SUBDIVISION IS Nonrecord Claimants visit http://www.illinoiscourts.gov/ Mortgage from Rockford Option 2. The parties are set to return real estate is a unit of a common be filed with the clerk or with the HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN RECORDED IN BOOK 14 DEFENDANTS FAQ/gethelp.asp. or talk with your Care LLC, to First National Bank for a status on publication on interest community, the purchaser representative, or both, on or POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER OF PLATS ON PAGE 219 IN No. 2026-FC-0000277 local circuit clerk’s office. and Trust Company, dated April December 02, 2026 at 10:30 AM. of the unit other than a mortgagee before April 14, 2027, or, if mailing THE ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSTHE RECORDER’S OFFICE NOTICE BY PUBLICATION Copies of claims filed with the 28, 2017, and recorded on May 10, 3. A Spanish interpreter will be shall pay the assessments required or delivery of a notice from the SESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH OF WINNEBAGO COUNNOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: Circuit Clerk’s Office - Probate Divi- 2017 as Document No. 20171014224; provided for the Petitioner during by subsection(g-1) of Section 189.5 representative is required by SECTION 15-1701(c) OF THE ILLINOIS TY, ILLINOIS, EXCEPTING Trevor Rotolo sion, must be mailed or delivered (2) Assignment of Rents from the hearing. of the Condominium Property Act. section 5/18-3 of the Probate Act, MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. THEREFROM THAT PORTION Unknown Owners and Nonre- to the Estate legal representative Rockford Option Care LLC, to First Dated: 9/24/26 Sale terms: At sale, the bidder must the date stated in that notice. Any For information call Sales CONVEYED TO THE CITY OF cord Claimants and to her attorney within ten (10) National Bank and Trust Company, /s/ Gwyn Gulley have 10% (or 25% if so ordered in claim not filed on or before that Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, ROCKFORD IN WARRANTY That this case has been days after it has been filed. dated April 28, 2017, and recorded Judge the Judgement of Foreclosure) date is barred. Copies of a claim Sottile & Barile, LLC, 7530 Lucerne DEED RECORDED JULY 30, commenced in this Court against DATED: September 29, 2026 on May 10, 2017 as Document No. Omar Salguero down by certified funds, balance filed with the clerk must be mailed Drive, Suite 210, Middleburg 2004 AS DOCUMENT NO. you and other defendants, praying Robin Maurer, 20171014225. ARDC # 6311354 within 24 hours, by certified funds. or delivered by the claimant to Heights, Ohio 44130. (440) 572-1511. 0450925, SITUATED IN THE for the foreclosure of a certain Independent Administrator Now, therefore, unless you, the Law Offices of Omar Salguero No refunds. The property is sold AS the representative and to the ILF2406015 COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO Mortgage conveying the premises Attorney James M. DiVerde, Jr. - said defendants, “Unknown Own- 7210 E. State St., Ste. 206 IS subject to all liens or encum- attorney within 10 days after it INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. described as follows, to-wit: ARDC# 6312675 ers” and “Non-Record Claimants” Rockford, IL 61108 brances. The property will NOT be has been filed. CORPORATION Commonly known as 2822 N COMMONLY KNOWN AS: JMDJR Law file your answer in said suit or (815) 446-0770 open for inspection. Prospective E-filing is now mandatory for intercountyjudicialsales.com ROCKTON AVE, ROCKFORD, IL 61103 1739 Bracknel Blvd 555 S. Perryville Road, Suite 230 otherwise make your appearance omar@omarsalguerolaw.com bidders are admonished to check documents in civil cases with I3295555 Property Index No. 11-10Rockford, IL 61103 Rockford, Illinois 61108 therein in the said Circuit Court Attorney for Petitioner the circuit court case record, limited exemptions. To e-file, you P27671R TRRT 10/28 428-023 and which said Mortgage was (815) 785-8855 for the Judicial Circuit, Winneba27665R TRRT 10/21 property tax record and the title must first create an account with n n n The real estate is improved made by: jim@jmdjr-law.com go County, Illinois, on or before n n n record to verify all information an e-filing service provider. Visit STATE OF ILLINOIS with a Single Family Residence. The Trevor Rotolo Attorneys for the Estate of KEVIN November 2, 2026, default may be NOTICE BY PUBLICATION before bidding. IF YOU ARE THE http://efile.illinoiscourts.gov/ser- IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE judgment amount was $171,338.24 the Mortgagor(s), to Mortgage A. GREENAWAY, Deceased entered against you and each of In the Interest of: MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU vice-providers.htm to learn more 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Sale Terms: Full Sale Terms are Electronic Registration Systems, 27661R TRRT 10/21 you at any time after that day and MI’ZAYAH MARNIQUE PARCHMON, HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN and to select a service provider. If COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO available on the property page at Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee n n n a decree entered in accordance A Minor. POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER you need additional help or have PROBATE DIVISION www.auction.com by entering 2822 for Midwest Community Bank, as STATE OF ILLINOIS with the prayer of said complaint. CASE NO: 26 GR 272 THE ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POS- trouble e-filing, visit http://www.il- IN RE THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE N ROCKTON AVE into the search Mortgagee, and recorded in the IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE Dated: 9-29-26 TO: DONTE WALDINGTON AND ALL SESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH linoiscourts.gov/FAQ/gethelp.asp. OF: bar. If sold to anyone other than Office of the Recorder of Deeds SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WILLIAMSMcCARTHY LLP WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: SECTION 15-1701(c) OF THE ILLINOIS Bradley Kupiec MANUEL ANTONIO MENDEZ, the Plaintiff, the winning bidder of Winnebago County, Illinois, as WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS /s/ Troy E. Haggestad, Take notice that on the 29th MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. The Heartland Law Firm (6346110) Deceased. must pay the full bid amount Document No. 20201017446; and BANK FIRST, N.A., a national one of its attorneys day of September, 2026, a Petition For information call Sales 1545 Waukegan Road, Suite 1-3 CASE NO: 2026-PR-211 within twenty-four (24) hours of the for other relief; that summons banking association, as successor Prepared By: to Appoint Co-Guardians of the Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Glenview, Illinois 60025 CLAIM NOTICE auction’s end. All payments must was duly issued out of said Court by merger to FIRST NATIONAL Troy E. Haggestad Person of the Minor was filed in McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP, (847)729-3300 NOTICE is given of the death be certified funds. No third-party against you as provided by law and BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, WilliamsMcCarthy LLP the Circuit Court of Winnebago 333 West Wacker Drive, Suite 1820, I3295685 of Manuel Antonio Mendez on checks will be accepted. All bid- that the said suit is now pending. Plaintiff, 120 West State Street County, Illinois, 17th Judicial Chicago, Illinois 60606. 312-346P27670R TRRT 10/28 September 13th, 2023. Letters of ders will need to register at www. NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU v. P.O. Box 219 Circuit, and that on the first floor 9088. 25-22482IL n n n Office were issued on September auction.com prior to placing a bid. file your answer or otherwise file RANKY ROCKFORD, LLC, a Virginia Rockford, Illinois 61105 of the Winnebago County Juvenile INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 28th, 2026, to: Maria Emma Conde The subject property is subject to your appearance in this case in the limited liability company, f/k/a (815) 987-8900 Justice Center, on the 26th day of CORPORATION 17th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Pena who is the legal representageneral real estate taxes, special Office of the Clerk of this Court, ROCKFORD OPTION CARE LLC; thaggestad@wilmac.com October, 2026 at the hour of 8:30 intercountyjudicialsales.com COUNTY OF Winnebago tive of the estate. The attorney is assessments, or special taxes Thomas A. Klein SAI AVULA; 27662R TRRT 10/21 a.m., or as soon thereafter as this I3295556 Rockford, ILLINOIS Christian Solares, 4855 E State St levied against said real estate Clerk of the Circuit Court SURESH KUNAPAREDDY; n n n cause may be heard, a hearing P27668R TRRT 10/28 U.S. Bank Trust National Ste 24, Rockford, IL 61108. and is offered for sale without 400 West State Street, Room 108 VENKAT NIMMAGADDA; STATE OF ILLINOIS will be held upon the Petition n n n Association, as Trustee of the FW Claims against the estate may any representation as to quality Rockford, IL 61101 SUJANA RAYANI; IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE to Appoint Co-Guardians of the IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE Series I Trust be filed within six (6) months from or quantity of title and without on or before November 6, SANDHYA YANAMADALA; 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Person of the Minor. 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, Plaintiff the date of first publication. Any recourse to plaintiff and in “AS 2026, A DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED RED BULL DISTRIBUTION COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO Now, unless you appear at the WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS vs. claim not filed within six (6) months IS” condition. The sale is further AGAINST YOU AT ANY TIME AFTER COMPANY, INC.; In Re: Estate of hearing and show cause against Estate of Jon Worthington; from the date of first publication subject to confirmation by the THAT DAY AND A JUDGMENT MAY UNKNOWN OWNERS; and Bama Mae Dismuke the Petition, the Petition may be Jeanette Tuggle, State of Illinois, or claims not filed within three (3) court. Upon payment in full of BE ENTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Deceased. taken for confessed as against Deceased Department of Revenue; months from the date of mailing the amount bid, the purchaser will THE PRAYER OF SAID COMPLAINT. Defendants. Case No. 2026-PR-233 you and an Order, Judgment or No. 2025 PR 325 Unknown Owners and or delivery of Notice to Creditors, if receive a certificate of sale that will CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Case No. 2026-FC-366 CLAIM NOTICE Decree entered. Notice is given that on October Nonrecord Claimants mailing is required by Section 18-3 entitle the purchaser to a deed to Attorneys for Plaintiff PUBLICATION NOTICE OF NOTICE is given of the death Dated at Rockford, Illinois this 5, 2026, DAVID S. DORDEK, IndepenDefendant of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975, as the real estate after confirmation of 15W030 North Frontage Road, FORECLOSURE of Bama Mae Dismuke. Letters of 29th day of September, 2026. dent Administrator of said estate, 24 FC 338 amended whichever date is later. the sale. The property will NOT be Suite 100 To: UNKNOWN OWNERS and Office were issued on September Thomas Klein filed a verified report of adminisCALENDAR Any claim not filed by the requisite open for inspection and plaintiff Burr Ridge, IL 60527 NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS 17, 2026 to Donna Davis, 3405 N. Clerk of the Circuit Court tration of said estate with the Clerk NOTICE OF SALE date stated above shall be barred. makes no representation as to (630) 794-5300 The requisite affidavit for pub- 46th Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, ERIN L. NASH #6304953 of the Circuit Court of Winnebago PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given Claims may be filed in the office the condition of the property, pro- DuPage # 15170 lication having been filed, notice is 53216, who is the legal representa- Nash Law Office, P.C. County, Illinois, Probate Division, that pursuant to a Judgment of the Winnebago County Circuit spective bidders are admonished Winnebago # 531 hereby given you, Unknown Own- tive of the estate. The attorney for 4615 East State Street, Suite 101 400 West State Street, Rockford, of Foreclosure entered in the Clerk-Probate Div. at the Winnebato check the court file to verify all Our File No. 14-26-04338 ers and Non-Record Claimants, the estate is MARK D. BRYNTESON, Rockford, IL 61108 Illinois 61101. above entitled cause Intercounty go County Courthouse, 400 W State information. If this property is a NOTE: This law firm is a debt defendants in the above-entitled 2969 Rolling Meadow Court, Belvi- (815) 397-7500 You, UNKNOWN HEIRS OF JEA- Judicial Sales Corporation will on Street, Rockford IL 61101, or with the condominium unit, the purchaser collector. cause, that the above suit has been dere, Illinois 61008, Office Phone erin@nashlawofficepc.com NETTE TUGGLE, are hereby notified November 19, 2026, at the hour representative or both. of the unit at the foreclosure sale, I3295359 commenced in the Circuit Court for 708-667-6868. Claims against the 27663R TRRT 10/21 that is no objection is filed with 1:00 p.m., Intercounty’s Winnebago Copies of claims filed with the other than a mortgagee, shall pay P27653R TRRT 10/21 the 17th Judicial Circuit, Winnebago estate may be filed on or before n n n the Court within 42 days after County office, 7210 East State Street, Circuit Clerk’s Office-Probate Div., the assessments and the legal n n n County, Illinois, by the said plaintiff April 7, 2027, that date being at IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE the filing of said report, the said Rockford, IL 61108, sell, in person, must be mailed or delivered to the fees required by the Condominium IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE against you and other defendants, least six (6) months from the date 17th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Independent Administrator will be to the highest bidder for cash, the estate legal representative and to property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9 (g) 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT praying for foreclosure of Judgment of first publication, or within three COUNTY OF Winnebago discharged and the estate closed. following described mortgaged the attorney within ten days (10) (l) and (g)(4). If this property is a WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS and other relief on the following (3) months from the date of mailing Rockford, ILLINOIS E-filing is now mandatory for real estate: after it has been filed. condominium unit which is part of PROBATE DIVISION described property in which you or delivery of Notice to creditors, FREEDOM MORTGAGE documents in civil cases with LOT EIGHT (8) IN BLOCK DATED: 10/09/2026 a common interest community, the In the Matter of the Estate of: have or claim an interest: if mailing or delivery is required CORPORATION limited exemptions. To e-file, you THREE (3) AS DESIGNATED Maria Emma Conde Pena purchaser of the unit at the forecloKEVIN A. GREENAWAY, LOTS 2, 3 AND 4 AS by 755 ILCS 5/18-3 of the Illinois Plaintiff must first create an account with UPON THE PLAT OF ROCK Administrator sure sale other than a mortgagee Deceased. DESIGNATED UPON PLAT NO. Probate Act, 1975 as amended, vs. an e-filing service provider. Visit VIEW ADDITION TO THE CITY CHRISTIAN SOLARES #6325075 shall pay the assessments required No. 2026-PR-0000225 12 WILLOW CREEK BUSINESS whichever date is later. Any claim JENNIFER BROWN http://efile.illinoiscourts.gov/serOF ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS THE Attorney for Estate by the Condominium Property Act, CLAIM NOTICE PARK, BEING A RE-SUBDIVInot filed by the requisite date as A/K/A JENNIFER ROMINE-BROWN; vice-providers.htm to learn more PLAT OF WHICH ADDITION 4855 E State St Ste 24 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE NOTICE is given of the death SION OF THE FOLLOWING stated above shall be barred. SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND and to select a service provider. If IS RECORDED IN BOOK 10 Rockford, IL 61108 THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), of KEVIN A. GREENAWAY. Letters of SUBDIVISIONS; LOTS 11, 12 Claims against the estate may URBAN DEVELOPMENT; you need additional help or have OF PLATS ON PAGE 4 IN 27682R TRRT 10/28
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n n n Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a certificate of sale that REAL ESTATE NOTICE Sales Corporation will on November 19, 2026, at the hour 1:00 p.m., IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmaIN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WIN- Intercounty’s Winnebago County office, 7210 East State Street, Rockford, TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER tion of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and NEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS NewRez LLC Plaintiff, -v.- Otto Leo Scudder IL 61108, sell, in person, to the highest bidder for cash, the following OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property, a/k/a Otto Leo Scudder Jr.; et. al. Defendants. 2026-FC-0000125 2822 described mortgaged real estate: ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all N ROCKTON AVE, ROCKFORD, IL 61103 P.I.N. 08-03-178-004. You will need a photo identification issued by a government information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of NOTICE OF SALE Commonly known as 6457 Stonington Way, Roscoe, IL 61073. agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of The real estate is: single family residence. If the subject mortgaged our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the assessments and the legal fees required by the Condominium property Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 7/9/2026, an real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Act, 765 ILCS 605/9 (g)(l) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium agent of Auction.com, LLC will conduct the Online Only auction at the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser www.auction.com, with the bidding window opening on 11/16/2026 at by subsection(g-1) of Section 189.5 of the Condominium Property Act. For information, examine the court file, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay 10:00 AM CDT and closing on November 18, 2026 at 10:00 AM subject Sale terms: At sale, the bidder must have 10% (or 25% if so ordered P.C. Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, the assessments required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS to extension, and will sell at public sale to the highest bidder, as set in the Judgement of Foreclosure) down by certified funds, balance BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 (630) 794-9876 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE forth below, the following described real estate. within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property is sold THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF Commonly known as 2822 N ROCKTON AVE, ROCKFORD, IL 61103 AS IS subject to all liens or encumbrances. The property will NOT be One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701 Property Index No. 11-10-428-023 open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, The real estate is improved with a Single Family Residence. The the circuit court case record, property tax record and the title record (312) 236-SALE contact Plaintiffs attorney: McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP (312) judgment amount was $171,338.24 Sale Terms: Full Sale Terms are to verify all information before bidding. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com 346-9088 please refer to file number 26-26203IL. Auction.com, LLC available on the property page at www.auction.com by entering 2822 (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 for a 7 day status report of pending sales. 100 N LaSalle St., Suite 1400, Chicago, IL 60602 - 872-225-4985 You can N ROCKTON AVE into the search bar. If sold to anyone other than the DAYS AFTER THE ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. also visit www.auction.com. Attorney File No. 26-26203IL Case Number: Plaintiff, the winning bidder must pay the full bid amount within WITH SECTION 15-1701(c) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 2026-FC-0000109 NOTE: PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION twenty-four (24) hours of the auction’s end. All payments must be For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, BURR RIDGE IL, 60527 PRACTICES ACT, YOU ARE ADVISED THAT PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEY IS certified funds. No third-party checks will be accepted. All bidders McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP, 333 West Wacker Drive, Suite 1820, 630-794-5300 DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT will need to register at www.auction.com prior to placing a bid. The Chicago, Illinois 60606. 312-346-9088. 25-22482IL E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessINTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Attorney File No. 14-26-01757 I3295964 ments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered intercountyjudicialsales.com Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 P27691R TRRT 11/4 for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title I3295556 Case Number: 2026-FC-0000123 n n n and without recourse to plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is P27668R TRRT 10/28 TJSC#: 46-1529 REAL ESTATE NOTICE further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of n n n NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a certificate of sale that REAL ESTATE NOTICE advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector Winnebago - Rockford, ILLINOIS U.S. Bank Trust National Association, will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmaIN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be as Trustee of the FW Series I Trust Plaintiff vs. Jon Worthington; State tion of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and COUNTY, ILLINOIS PLANET HOME LENDING LLC Plaintiff, -v.- FLOR used for that purpose. of Illinois, Department of Revenue; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property, ORTIZ-MORA et al Defendant 2026-FC-0000123 Case # 2026-FC-0000123 Claimants Defendant 24 FC 338 CALENDAR prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all NOTICE OF SALE I3296009 NOTICE OF SALE information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of P27690R TRRT 11/4 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 25, 2026, an n n n Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial assessments and the legal fees required by the Condominium property agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on November REAL ESTATE NOTICE Act, 765 ILCS 605/9 (g)(l) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium 24, 2026, at the Advocus National Title Insurance, 973 Featherstone IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Sales Corporation will on November 19, 2026, at the hour 1:00 p.m., unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser Rd, Suite 100, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public in-person sale to the WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS ROCKET MORTGAGE, LLC, Plaintiff, -v.- Intercounty’s Winnebago County office, 7210 East State Street, Rockford, of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: JORDAN MINK; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, IL 61108, sell, in person, to the highest bidder for cash, the following the assessments required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS Commonly known as 3107 SUNNYSIDE DR, ROCKFORD, IL 61114 Defendants. 2026-FC-0000109 733 JOHN STREET, PECATONICA, IL 61063 described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 11-36-226-012. 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE Property Index No. 12-07-279-006 NOTICE OF SALE Commonly known as 1615 18th Street, Rockford, Illinois 61104. THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN The real estate is improved with a single family residence. PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of The real estate is: single family residence. If the subject mortgaged ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701 (C) OF Sale terms: If sold to anyone other than the Plaintiff, 25% down Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 7/27/2026, an real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, contact of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable agent of Auction.com, LLC will conduct the Online Only auction at the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required Plaintiffs attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES PC (630) 794-5300 please refer to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be ac- www.auction.com, with the bidding window opening on 11/30/2026 to file number 14-26-01811. Auction.com, LLC 100 N LaSalle St., Suite cepted. The balance, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within at 10:00 AM CDT and closing on December 2, 2026 at 10:00 AM subject by subsection(g-1) of Section 189.5 of the Condominium Property Act. 1400, Chicago, IL 60602 - 872-225-4985 You can also visit www.auction. twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real to extension, and will sell at public sale to the highest bidder, as set Sale terms: At sale, the bidder must have 10% (or 25% if so ordered in the Judgement of Foreclosure) down by certified funds, balance com. Attorney File No. 14-26-01811 Case Number: 2026-FC-0000125 estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said forth below, the following described real estate. within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property is sold NOTE: PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, YOU real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to Commonly known as 733 JOHN STREET, PECATONICA, IL 61063 AS IS subject to all liens or encumbrances. The property will NOT be ARE ADVISED THAT PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in ‘’AS Property Index No. 09-29-401-015; 09-29-401-014 COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION IS’’ condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. The real estate is improved with a Single Family Residence. The open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive judgment amount was $168,946.18 Sale Terms: Full Sale Terms are the circuit court case record, property tax record and the title record I3294816 a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the available on the property page at www.auction.com by entering 733 to verify all information before bidding. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR P27652R TRRT 10/21 real estate after confirmation of the sale. JOHN STREET into the search bar. If sold to anyone other than the (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 n n n The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes Plaintiff, the winning bidder must pay the full bid amount within DAYS AFTER THE ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE REAL ESTATE NOTICE no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective twenty-four (24) hours of the auction’s end. All payments must be WITH SECTION 15-1701(c) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Sottile IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. certified funds. No third-party checks will be accepted. All bidders Winnebago - Rockford, ILLINOIS FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at will need to register at www.auction.com prior to placing a bid. The & Barile, LLC, 7530 Lucerne Drive, Suite 210, Middleburg Heights, Ohio Plaintiff vs. JENNIFER BROWN A/K/A JENNIFER ROMINE-BROWN; SEC- the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assess- 44130. (440) 572-1511. ILF2406015 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION RETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; UNKNOWN OWNERS and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS ments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered intercountyjudicialsales.com AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendant 26 FC 137 CALENDAR 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title I3295555 NOTICE OF SALE part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the and without recourse to plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of P27671R TRRT 10/28
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10/14/2026 75 Palmquist,ARIES David Rockford ARIES ARIES 10/14/2026 75 Green, Raymond You’ll takeEonRockford a new activity with the clear Join friendly challenges with enthusiasm. Overtime boosts your income, but you’ll goal of reaching the podium. Your determina Mars fuels your natural competitiveness this 10/13/2026 32 McGee, Carroll G Rockford quickly realize something is missing in your tion is impressive, and your competitive spirit week. Moving in a group revitalizes both the emotional life. This awareness will prompt 10/14/2026 23 Sparkman, Judah L Rockford is reawakening. The applause will confirm body and the mind, sweeping away the habits you to restore balance between your profes 10/14/2026 59 Childs, Cynthia M Rockford that you’ve made a significant impact. of a sedentary lifestyle. These moments boost sional and personal spheres. 10/14/2026 78 Randolph, Marie Rockford your physical energy and your morale. 10/15/2026 78 Glenn, Ronnie Rockford TAURUS TAURUS TAURUS 10/14/2026 81 Trybul, Paul J Rockford If fatigue is building up, take a hard look at You’ll be in exactly the right place at the right New professional responsibilities will call your lifestyle. With a new routine, stimulating time to shine. At work, praise and recogni 10/9/2026 100 Mcclanathan, Louise for a more polished look. Choose outfits that outings and a balanced diet, you’ll gradually tion highlight your efficiency. This strength Rockford project authority and elegance. During client regain vitality. Your body responds well to even ens your credibility and confirms that your 10/12/2026 66 Martinez, the Debbie Rockford meetings, your distinguished appearance will smallest adjustments. endeavors haven’t been in vain. 10/12/2026 66 Russell, Cynthia K Rockford impress and make negotiations flow more smoothly. 10/14/2026 44 Johnson, Amanda GEMINIS Rockford GEMINI Stress can transform 10/11/2026 63 Hunt, Paula Loves Park into energy if it’s prop Your personal world can feel comforting, GEMINI erly channeled. By organizing your schedule but it can also weigh you down. This is the 10/9/2026 64 Englund, Daniel Rockford This week encourages you to retreat into your and managing priorities more effectively, you’ll ideal moment to declutter, give away or 10/10/2026 74 Masear, Rodney A Rockford family cocoon. Offer tenderness and joy at turn pressure into a remarkable performance. discard the things that no longer serve you. 10/10/2026 79 Andrew, Beverly A Rockford home, but set boundaries to avoid having You’ll juggle work, personal life and ambitious By lightening your environment, you’ll also your generosity taken for granted. This bal projectsRockford with skill. 10/11/2026 61 Kuehl, William clear your mind. ance protects your well being while strength 10/15/2026 81 Little, Ruth Rockford ening warm emotional bonds. CANCER 10/15/2026 94 Vuemer, Carla R South Beloit CANCER Everything is clicking into place for a major To resolve a delicate situation, dare to say 10/10/2026 85 Weeks, William Rockford CANCER turning point. Prepare for a launch, a promo out loud what you’ve been thinking. By as 10/10/2026 78 Lynch, Linda Park Take care of your respiratory system. Hand tion Loves or new responsibilities. You’ll discover serting your authority, you unlock dead ends washing, scarves and natural remedies will 10/13/2026 83 Gibson-Maavich, Charlene talents you never fully tapped into before. and restore harmony around you, both at help you avoid catching a cold and losing This new perspective expands your capacity South Beloit work and at home. your voice. By preserving your vitality, you’ll to take action and increases your confidence. 10/9/2026 48 Dykstra, James Durand keep your expressiveness intact as the cold 10/12/2026 83 Sawicki, Harry season approaches. LEO LEOERockford Major expenses, such as buying a vehicle or 10/13/2026 90 Sharp, Robert Rockford Travel plans are taking shape, although a major piece of equipment, may be neces LEO 10/11/2026 92 White, Jenell Rockford they’re still out on the distant horizon. Pass sary to maintain your professional image Your dynamism cuts through the surrounding port, documents, vaccinations, reservations: 10/15/2026 97 Stewart, Sylvia Rockford and mobility. A precise, well planned budget confusion. Ask direct questions and express the more you prepare, the greater your peace 10/12/2026 76 Grubb, Ronald Rockford your ideas freely to clarify sensitive issues. will help you avoid unpleasant surprises. of mind. This preparation is already fueling 10/9/2026 90 Burnell, Janet Rockford Your eloquence shines, turning vagueness into your excitement and preventing lastminute brilliant, reassuring inspiration for everyone. 10/14/2026 54 Gonzalez, oversights. Hugo Rockford VIRGO Your desire to prove yourself is paying off. 10/15/2026 83 Devenecia, Filomeno VIRGO At work, your results will attract new clients VIRGO Rockford Soothe the turmoil of the past and reflect and bring you closer to your ambitious goals. An injusticeRockford immediately awakens your sense 10/15/2026 84 Hanford, Chrstel calmly on your career. Adjust your path with By applying an effective method, you’ll see of duty and your need to restore balance. You 10/14/2026 81 French, Edward Durand precision to align with your ambitions. Your significant improvement. step in as a mediator, propose concrete solu friends appreciate your talents and will guide 10/12/2026 75 Burkett, John E give Machesney tions and a voice to those who are rarely you toward satisfying choices that bring long Park LIBRA heard. Your intervention truly helps restore term benefits. harmony. If you’re searching for the ideal job or a per 10/13/2026 92 Brock, Cyrus G Rockford sonal path, start by clarifying what really in 10/12/2026 66 Guzier, Stephen E Rockford LIBRA spires you. Your fertile imagination may lead 10/9/2026 69 Cairo, FrankLIBRA Rockford Go shopping with fashion savvy friends to you to craft a promising project or piece of Faced with a conflict, your first reaction might refresh your style. At the same time, explore 10/9/2026 92 Hopkins, Donald L Caledonia work in your field of interest. be firm, even harsh, but a more diplomatic meditation or esoteric practices. This spiri 10/14/2026 62 Mccoy, Mark Rockford approach will be more effective. By combin tual engagement will enrich your week, pro ing tact, empathy and a sense of justice, you’ll 10/15/2026 48 Conti, Jeremy Rockford SCORPIO mote a sense of harmony and bring deep in manageRockford to resolve a complex situation. A sedentary lifestyle is beginning to affect 10/13/2026 83 Axley, Richard spiration. You’ll feel aligned in body and soul. both your mood and your body. Suggest ac 10/13/2026 78 Harris, Edwin Rockford tive outings with your friends—such as walks, SCORPIO SCORPIO 10/10/2026 72 Dean, Larry Rockford sports or other dynamic activities. When You’ll invest impressive energy into reaching At last, the long awaited promotion! While 10/12/2026 89 Englehart,anHelen Rockford Across 45. Theater passages 9. Sheltered, nautically 40.others, Gingerbread agreement, signing a contract or finalizing you’re with motivation shape returns and expanding your clientele, you’ll juggle intense transaction. Your nights may be disrupted 10/10/2026 70 Dennhardt,aDenise D Rockford your overall improves 1. *Count Dracula’s work47. Area speaking 41.health *Red-_ _ _significantly. _ , like andLocal family life with Network ease. This skill steadi by doubts, but your perseverance makes all 10/11/2026 62 Almanza, Lavonne Rockford ly propels your career forward, creator 48. Like autumn airrewarding your 10. Flighty one Winifred Sanderson of the difference. SAGITTARIUS efforts 10/11/2026 61 Akeala, Hevyn Rockford 5. Zeppelin lead-in 5 0with . tangible, ‘ 6 0 s lasting B r isuccess. tish 11. Skater’s turf “Hocus Pocus” As you approach a career shift or retirement, 10/11/2026 53 Williams, Jerry L Rockford 8. Dry riverbed teenagers 1 3 . S o u t h A f r i c organize an 44. Wide-mouth SAGITTARIUS your thoughts. By setting jar a plan, SAGITTARIUS 10/9/2026 61 Parham, Wendell Loves A leadership positionPark may come your12. way.Stew Be bean 52. *Jason’s lasttoname grasslands inventor milestones and priorities, you’ll have the Embrace the unknown grow; seek new 10/9/2026 66 Rubendall, Brenda Machesney fore accepting, consider the emotional burden clarity you need to design a future aligned to overcome your fears. Once 13. Workbench holding experiences 55. Subway in Paris 14. Indian prince 46. Small spots and stress the role may entail. With cautious Park real desires. you 56. facePinnacle these challenges, you’ll experience device 19. I n t e s t i n with a l your48. “Cuckoo for ____ deliberation, you’ll protect your health while a boost in your self esteem. Stepping out of 10/15/2026 82 Lemke, Mary Rockford 14. Thing of the past Firstzone Nation nation Puffs” fulfilling your ambitions. your57. comfort becomes a springboardobstruction for CAPRICORN 10/15/2026 56 Mauerman, Cathy Rockford 15. Just right (3 words) personal 59. Cheerleader’s prop 22. Liveliness in one’s 49. ofKieran Culkin aswill fulfillment. A new course study or area of expertise 10/15/2026 80 Nendza, Kenneth E Rockford CAPRICORN accelerate____ your professional progress. When 16. “If all ____ fails...” 60. *____’s “swelter’d step Roy 10/10/2026 71 Pryor, JohnA new, L Loves healthierPark lifestyle is taking shape, com challenges, 17. Thin mountain ridge CAPRICORN venom” in #36 Down 2 3 . * G h o s t a t youa encounter 50. Not nice your strongest a balanced diet with regular physical 10/9/2026 73 Heinzeroth,bining Allan Machesney A family trip is in the works! You’ll also form will be patience and curiosity. You’ll *Michael Jackson’s new61. Capital Deepen of Ukraine Halloween party allies 51. Von Bismarck or exercise. The results will soon be18. visible. friendships. your connection turn every learning opportunity into a career Park Pride, confidence and a restored sense of Halloween party song with62. day 24. According to Hahn, e.g. yourAny partner to now strengthen your relation springboard. 10/11/2026 47 Yanni, Winston Loves Park control will strengthen your determination. These shared moments weave a future 20. Exclamation, with ship.63. Francisco lead-in 25. Nigerian money 52. Giant kettles 10/10/2026 32 Braddock III, Carl Rockford full of promise. AQUARIUS Louise 64. Dried-up 26. Jupiter’s sister and 53. Great Lake 10/13/2026 65 Ferris, Mark Rockford AQUARIUS Deep reflection will lead in you“Oedipus to modify your 21. think Like days long gone AQUARIUS wife 54. Tiresias You M dare to say out loud what many 10/10/2026 60 Hoed, Dawn Rockford living environment. You’ll be better able to 22. Lion’s “hand” Down 27. Essential to life Rex,” e.g. quietly.FHowever, some comments may sting You are in a period that accelerates your 10/14/2026 70 Jones, Patrick Rockford meet the needs of you and your family by if your delivery is too blunt. By softening your seabird 23. Large words, you’ll remain authentic while26. respect YHWH ing others’ feelings.
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CANCER, LEO AND VIRGO
LIBRA, SCORPIO AND SAGITTARIUS
CAPRICORN, AQUARIUS AND PISCES
Week of October 18 to 24, 2026
Horoscope ARIES
A spike in popularity puts you in the spot light. By trusting your instincts, you can chan nel your creativity and bring an exceptional achievement to life. Those around you de pend on you; your presence inspires, unites and soothes.
TAURUS
Despite your wellplanned scheduling, cer tain situations demand more patience than anticipated. Instead of becoming frustrated, turn these pauses into opportunities for ob servation, reflection or inner recalibration.
GEMINI
The cold weather sparks your longing for sunshine. The thought of an escape to warmer climes will motivate you to work harder. By staying focused and organized, you’ll soon secure an enticing offer to turn this dream escape into reality.
CANCER
Your artistic talent is taking on a new dimen sion and making a career in art a real possi bility. Concrete changes unlock fresh oppor tunities. On the romantic front, a joint project strengthens your bond.
LEO
A vibrant social life strengthens your friend ships and lifts your spirits. The idea of relo cating grows more compelling: a new com munity, a new space and a warmer setting to welcome loved ones and enjoy a refreshed environment.
VIRGO
A project drags on and demands more of your time and effort than anticipated, but you persist. By seeing it through, you’ll expe rience genuine pride in finally completing something you’ve been putting off.
LIBRA
An update to your wardrobe will help you align with your new responsibilities and pro fessional goals. It’ll also give you a self esteem boost. This renewed confidence will be apparent in your interactions and support your success.
SCORPIO
You’ll be consumed by an irresistible urge to sort, organize and declutter. By removing extraneous items, you’ll declutter your living space and, in turn, clear your mind. This ma jor purge signals a brighter new phase.
SAGITTARIUS
Disrupted transportation, delayed messages and misunderstandings hamper communi cation. Rather than pushing through, take the time to slow down, reconsider your path and be flexible. Patience will help you avoid preventable errors.
CAPRICORN
Overtime hours are building up, leaving you less time for loved ones. However, the com ing bonus will enable you to pay off a debt or stabilize your budget. It’s now up to you to reinvest your time in your family.
AQUARIUS
A new job or an ambitious project may ap pear unclear at first. By seeking advice from key people, asking questions and allowing time to do its work, you’ll find your footing and achieve a smoother rhythm.
PISCES
After a strenuous period, your body and mind crave rest. Take a solo trip or a joyful break with good company. This shift in envi ronment will revive your energy, creativity and inner peace.
The luckiest signs this week: ARIES, TAURUS AND GEMINI
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Festival of Frights 2010 Arlington Ave. Rockford, IL 61107 815.505.8908 Festival of Frights returns to Sinnissippi Park October 23–31, featuring a free, mile-long drive through festive Halloween displays nightly from dusk to 9 p.m. Donations support Halloween costumes for local children.
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All Hallows’ Eve Midway Village Museum 6799 Guilford Rd, Rockford, IL 61107 midwayvillage.com 815.397.9112 Saturday, October 24
Spooktacular Anderson Japanese Gardens 318 Spring Creek Rd, Rockford, IL 61107 andersongardens.org 815.229.9390 Saturday, October 24
Midway Village Museum's All Hallows' Eve Anderson Japanese Gardens partners with returns from 12 - 5 p.m. Families can Hoo Haven Wildlife Rehab & Education celebrate Halloween with costumes, candy, Center for Spooktacular from 1 - 4 p.m. and seasonal activities. Children can trick- Children are encouraged to wear costumes or-treat through more than 20 decorated and enjoy trick-or-treating throughout the historic buildings in the Victorian Village, Gardens, Halloween crafts, a spooky where costumed volunteers hand out graveyard, a Halloween selfie station with treats. The event also features games and JCPenney Portrait Studio, and educational family-friendly activities, offering a festive wildlife stations. Families can also explore the Path of Pumpkins, featuring creative pumpkin Halloween experience for all ages. Admission is $6 for adults and children ages displays carved by local students. Admission 3–17, while museum members and children is free for garden members, with regular ages 2 and under receive free admission. admission rates for non-members. Tickets are available online or at the gate.
Witch Faire 130 N 1st St. Rockford, IL 61107 forestcitydancecircle.com
Dia De Los Muertos 2026
Sports Factory 305 S Madison St, Rockford, IL 61104 rockfordparkdistrict.org 815.966.8770 Sunday, October 25 Día de los Muertos returns to the Sports Factory from 2 - 8 p.m. This free, familyfriendly celebration of Mexican culture and traditions features live music, traditional dance performances, food, vendors, and entertainment for all ages. Performances include Banda 30/30, Stephanie Arteaga, Grace Celine, Ballet Folklórico Herencia Cultural, and Mosaico Cultural. Additional festivities include a costume parade, live lucha libre wrestling, and music from DJ Dark and DJ AG. Families can experience an afternoon filled with cultural traditions for all ages. Admission is free.
The Witch Faire brings autumn festivities to downtown Rockford on October 24, from 4 - 9 p.m., featuring local artists, handmade goods, jewelry, crystals, candles, and live folk-dance performances. Admission is free.
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Doughboy Donuts 3330 11th St. Rockford, IL 61109 815.399.9465 Doughboys Donuts is a local Rockford favorite known for its delicious selection of donuts and sweet treats. The shop offers everything from classic glazed donuts to specialty pastries and freshly brewed coffee.
For more information about what’s going on in the Rockford Area, visit www.gorockford.com
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