The Rock River Times – November 23, 2022

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Curran eyes ‘balance’ as he prepares to lead Illinois Senate’s GOP minority

Aims for ‘meaningful participation’ in state government policy discussions

By Jerry Nowicki Capitol News Illinois jnowicki@capitolnewsillinois.com

SPRINGFIELD – Senate Minority Leader-elect John Curran will take over a caucus that’s more than doubled in size by the majority-party Democrats.

His goal: “Bring balance to state government.”

“Because we’re going to produce better results with that balance for working families throughout all Illinois commu nities,” Curran said in an interview with Capitol News Illinois on Wednesday, one day after being chosen as the GOP’s next minority leader.

The Republican from southwest suburban Downers Grove has served in the General Assembly since 2017. In January, he’ll take over for Minority Leader Dan McConchie, a Hawthorn Woods Republican who was chosen for the post in November 2020, but whose caucus chose a new route by electing Curran this week.

“There’s no pivot,” Curran said. “We all sit at one table, this is a few people changing seats, just a couple of different roles as we go forward. But, you know, really, this is about us being a unified caucus.”

Curran brings a track record of working with Democrats to his leadership role as the caucus looks to navigate a likely 40-19 Democratic majority.

“Our obstacles are the lack, at times, of the majority party to respect and include the minority party in a meaningful manner in public policy discussions,” Curran said. “I, as an individual legislator, have found ways to have some meaningful participation in that process and getting members of the other side of the aisle to respect my policy objectives and getting them included in the ultimate product. We need to do that as a caucus.”

He was the lone Republican standing with Democrats in Springfield when the governor signed a health care reform backed by the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus in 2021. He was also a lead voice in an effort to drastically curtail allowable emissions of ethylene oxide in Illinois, a cancer-causing gas used in medical supply sterilization that’s been tied to an elevated cancer risk in the Willowbrook

area.

“Members of both sides of the aisle worked collaboratively to solve that public health crisis,” he said. “If you’re not safe in your community, either from a health perspective, or a public safety, personal safety perspective, you know, we’re failing you.”

When Democrats worked to pass a transformative energy policy, the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act, that subsidizes renewable and nuclear generators while aiming to take fossil fuel producers offline in the next two decades, Curran was one of two Republicans casting a “yes” vote.

“Reliable, sustainable energy is one of the imperatives that we have,” he said. “We had to have those nuclear plants on. And that’s where I came down to that issue. We need nuclear energy in the state of Illinois. It is clean. It is reliable. And quite frankly, that is one of the large advantages we have.”

Other advantages, he said, are trans portation infrastructure, clean drinking water, low-cost reliable energy and a highly educated workforce.

“We have some great benefits that attract employers to Illinois,” he said. “We have a lot of promise, but we also have some regulatory matters we have to address to continue to grow and attract more investment and more jobs to Illinois.”

A former assistant Cook County state’s attorney and DuPage County Board vice chairman, he was the lead Senate GOP voice on ethics reforms passed in 2021. While House Republicans quickly called news conferences to call that bill watered down and ineffective, Curran at the time appeared with Democrats and spoke to reporters individually about how he worked with the majority party to strengthen the bill.

He has also been an opponent of the criminal justice reform known as the SAFE-T Act, arguing that while he’s not opposed to ending cash bail, he believes the system that will replace it has several shortcomings.

“This was an extreme piece of legisla tion,” he said. “It was weighted greatly towards the extremes of their base and it jeopardizes public safety. Republican involvement in that process will help balance that out. There’s no reason we can’t be fair and just and at the same time protect public safety.”

Aside from a message of balance, he said he’d be active in Republican fund raising, aiming to diversify donations from just one or two megadonors. In recent election cycles, the two major funders of the state GOP were shipping magnate Richard Uihlein and hedge fund billionaire Ken Griffin, who recently moved his business to Florida.

While Uihlein’s money has frequently been used to elevate the party’s more conservative voices, such as state Sen. Darren Bailey, who lost the election for governor by a wide margin to incumbent Democrat JB Pritzker, Curran said it helped the Senate GOP.

“Mr. Uihlein, we were very fortunate, invested heavily in the Illinois Senate Republican candidates, and these were not extreme candidates. These were candidates modeled to represent the districts they were running in,” he said. “Certainly, we welcome Mr. Uihlein’s investment in our cause, but we certainly, as we look forward, need to diversify our fundraising.”

Curran’s interview came one day after former President Donald Trump announced another bid for the White House in 2024. The former president, who is a subject of multiple criminal investigations, lost Illinois in both of his elections by 900,000 to more than 1 million votes.

But Curran said he didn’t think Trump’s announcement would make his job harder.

“Any national figure should not frame who the Illinois Republican Party is to our citizens that we seek to represent,” he said. “So, we need to be strong enough and we are strong enough to present ourselves in a manner that that leads to meaningful participation in the state.”

That includes reframing the abortion issue, Curran said.

“We have to do a better job on the abortion messaging,” he said. “You know, the reality is, what else can we do here in Illinois? The laws of Illinois are more weighted towards guarantees of the rights to have an abortion than any other state in the nation. There’s no further to go.”

Capitol News Illinois is a nonprofit, nonpar tisan news service covering state government. It is distributed to more than 400 newspapers statewide, as well as hundreds of radio and TV stations. It is funded primarily by the Illinois Press Foundation and the Robert R. McCormick Foundation.

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Ukraine

Cold and dark: Kyiv readies for ‘worst winter of our lives’

By Yuras Karmanau and John Leicester Associated Press

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — When the power is out, as it so often is, the high-rise apart ment overlooking Ukraine’s war-torn capital feels like a deathtrap. No lights, no water, no way to cook food. And the risk of not being able to escape from the 21st floor in time should a Russian missile strike. Even when electricity comes back, it’s never on for long.

“Russian strikes are plunging Ukraine into the Stone Age,” says Anastasia Pyrozhenko. In a recent 24-hour spell, her 26-story high-rise only had power for half an hour. She says the “military living conditions” have driven her and her husband from their apartment.

“Our building is the highest in the area and is a great target for Russian missiles, so we left our apartment for our parents’ place and are preparing for the worst winter of our lives,” said the 25-year-old.

The situation in Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, and other major cities has deteriorated drastically following the largest missile attack on the country’s power grid on Tuesday. Ukrainian state-owned grid operator Ukrenergo reported that 40% of Ukrainians were experiencing diffi culties, due to damage to at least 15 major energy hubs across the country.

Warning that electricity outages could last anywhere from several hours to several days, the network said that “resilience and courage are what we need this winter.”

Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko, too, stressed the need to be ready and resilient in the face of a potential blackout: “Worst case scenario. Actually, I don’t like to talk about that, but I have to be prepared if we (do not) have electricity, blackout, no water, no heating, no services and no communication,” Klitschko told the AP on Friday.

Ukrenergo said in a statement that “thousands of kilometers of key high-voltage lines are not working,” affecting the entire country.

It published a picture of a transformer station that was destroyed by a Russian missile, leaving around 400,000 people without power. According to the report, “there are dozens of such transformers in the power system now. This equipment cannot be replaced quickly.”

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said after last week’s strikes that more than 10 million Ukrainians were left without electricity; by Sunday, he said some areas had seen improvements.

“The restoration of networks and tech

nical supply capabilities, the de-mining of power transmission lines, repairs — everything goes on round the clock,” Zelenskyy said in his nightly address.

Blackouts were scheduled Sunday night in 15 regions and the city of Kyiv, he said. Ukrenergo said there would be scheduled outages in every region on Monday.

A sharp cold snap and the first snow have significantly complicated the situa tion in Kyiv, where temperatures are often below freezing in winter months. The cold forces people to turn on their heaters, which drastically increases the load on the grid and makes power outages longer. In light of the dropping temperatures, the Kyiv authorities announced they were setting up communal heating points.

In the city of 3 million people, 528 emergency points have been identified. Here, residents will be able to keep warm, drink tea, recharge their phones and get any necessary help. The heating points will be equipped with autonomous power sources, as well as special boiler rooms.

Mayor Klitschko, too, spoke of measures taken to prepare for energy outages with the onset of colder tempera tures: “We prepared and we (asked for) electric generators (from) our partners, which they send to us. For this case, we have a reserve of diesel, (of) oil. We have a lot of warm stuff. We have medication.”

Many residents in Kyiv have begun to leave boxes of food, flashlights and power banks in elevators, in case anyone gets stuck in one for a long time. Due to the lack of electricity, public transport is disrupted, many small shops cannot operate, and some medical institutions can only work to a limited capacity.

Dentist Viktor Turakevich said that he was forced to postpone his patients’ appointments “for an indefinite time” because without electricity his central Kyiv clinic cannot function even during the day, and the generator will only arrive in a few weeks.

“We cannot accept patients even with acute toothache, people have to suffer and wait a long time, but the light comes on only for a few hours a day,” Turakevich said. “Generator prices have skyrocketed, but even with money, they are not easy to come by.”

Most hospitals in Kyiv have already received generators and there are no power outages there yet. The Oleksandrivska hospital, the largest and oldest one in the center of Kyiv, reported that it had not canceled elective surgeries because the hospital had received electric generators from France. Generators have also been supplied to educational insti

tutions and social services.

“Such facilities are a priority for us, and most of them are equipped with autonomous energy sources,” Ukrenergo head Volodymyr Kudrytskyi said on Friday. However, many schools in Kyiv have endured significant disruption to the learning process, with a lack of electricity meaning internet outages that make remote learning near impossible.

Yaroslav, age 8, stopped attending his school in the Vynohradar district of Kyiv after a rocket attack blew out all the windows of the school and damaged a shelter there.

“Most of the children studied remotely, but now it is no longer possible to do this,” said Yaroslav’s mother, Olena, who asked for her last name to be withheld for safety reasons, in a phone interview. “We are trying to protect children from the horrors of war, but the cold and the lack of power greatly hinder this.”

Analysts say that Russian rocket attacks on the energy industry do not affect the successful advance of the Ukrainian army in the south and the situation on the battlefield in general.

“The Russians cannot win on the battlefield, and therefore they use cold and darkness as a weapon against the civilian population, trying to sow panic, depression and demoralize Ukrainians,” Volodymyr Fesenko, an analyst at the Penta Center think tank in Kyiv, told the AP.

Russian President Vladimir Putin “is suffering military defeats and is in dire need of a military pause, which is why he is forcing Zelenskyy into negotiations in such a wild way,” he said.

The analyst believes the Kremlin is also trying to put pressure on Western support for Ukraine, as the EU and the U.S. will be forced to expand aid packages to a freezing Kyiv amid growing domestic troubles.

“Putin is trying to make the price of supporting Ukraine too high — this applies both to money and to a possible new flow of refugees to Europe from a freezing country,” Fesenko said.

Pyrozhenko, having left her high-rise, moved in with her mother in a small apartment in Kyiv, now home to five people. The family has a wooden house in a village near Kyiv and has already prepared firewood in case of a forced evacuation.

“We understand that winter can be long, cold and dark, but we are ready to endure,” Pyrozhenko said. “We are ready to live without light, but not with the Russians.”

Railroad Contracts

US supply chain under threat as unions, railroads, clash

By Josh Funk Associated Press

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Railroad engineers accepted their deal with the railroads that will deliver 24% raises but conductors rejected theirs, threatening the health of the economy just before the holidays and casting more doubt on whether the industry will be able to resolve the labor dispute before next month’s deadline without the help of Congress.

Even the threat of a work stoppage could tangle the nation’s supply chain as railroads will freeze shipments of chemicals and other goods that could create hazards if disrupted midway to their destination.

A split vote Monday from the two biggest railroad unions follows the rejection by three other unions of their deals with the railroads that the Biden administration helped broker before the original strike deadline in September. Seven smaller unions have approved the five-year deal that, on top of the 24% raise, includes $5,000 in bonuses.

But many union members have voted to reject the contracts because, they say, they fail to address demanding schedules and quality of life issues for employees.

All 12 must approve the contracts to prevent a strike that could cripple supply chains and hamper a stressed U.S. econ omy still emerging from the pandemic.

The Retail Industry Leaders Association said a rail strike “would cause enormous disruption to the flow of goods nation wide” although retail stores are well stocked for the crucial holiday shopping season.

“Fortunately, this year’s holiday gifts have already landed on store shelves. But an interruption to rail transporta tion does pose a significant challenge to getting items like perishable food products and e-commerce shipments delivered on time, and it will undoubtedly add to the inflationary pressures already hitting the U.S. economy,” said Jess Dankert with the group that represents more than 200 major retailers.

The unions that rejected their deals agreed to return to the bargaining table to try to hash out a new agreement before a new strike deadline early next month. But those talks have deadlocked because the railroads refuse to consider adding paid sick time to what was already offered.

It appears increasingly likely that Congress will have to step in to settle

the dispute. Lawmakers have the power to impose contract terms if both sides can’t reach an agreement. Hundreds of business groups have urged Congress and President Joe Biden to be ready to intervene if needed.

Workers frustrated with the demand ing schedules and deep job cuts in the industry pushed to reject these contracts because they don’t resolve workers’ key quality-of-life concerns. The deals for the engineers and conductors did include a promise to try to improve the scheduling of regular days off and negotiate the details of those schedules further at each railroad. The unions that represent engi neers and conductors also received three unpaid days off a year to tend to medical needs as long they were scheduled at least 30 days in advance.

The railroads also lost out on their bid to cut crew sizes down to one person as part of the negotiations. But the conduc tors in the Transportation Division of the International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers union still narrowly rejected the deal with roughly 51% voting against it. A smaller division of the SMART-TD union that represents about 1,300 yardmasters did approve the deal.

“The ball is now in the railroads’ court. Let’s see what they do. They can settle this at the bargaining table,” SMART-TD President Jeremy Ferguson said. “But, the railroad executives who constantly complain about government interference and regularly bad-mouth regulators and Congress now want Congress to do the bargaining for them.”

The railroads maintain that the deals with the unions should closely follow the recommendations made this summer by a special panel of arbitrators Biden appointed. That’s part of the reason why they don’t want to offer paid sick time. Plus, the railroads say the unions have agreed over the years to forgo paid sick time in favor of higher pay and strong short-term disability benefits.

The unions say it is long overdue for the railroads to offer paid sick time to workers, and the pandemic highlighted the need for it.

The group that negotiates on behalf of the railroads said Monday that the unions that rejected their deals shouldn’t expect to receive more than the Presidential Emergency Board of arbitra tors recommended. The National Carriers Conference Committee said businesses

could start to be affected by the threat of a strike even before the deadline because railroads will start curtailing shipments of dangerous chemicals and perishable cargo days ahead of the deadline.

“A national rail strike would severely impact the economy and the public. Now, the continued, near-term threat of one will require that freight railroads and passenger carriers soon begin to take responsible steps to safely secure the network in advance of any deadline,” the railroads said.

It’s unclear what Congress might do given the deep political divisions in Washington D.C. and a single lawmaker could hold up a resolution. But the head of the Association of American Railroads trade group, Ian Jefferies, said “if the

remaining unions do not accept an agree ment, Congress should be prepared to act and avoid a disastrous $2 billion a day hit to our economy.”

Republicans may try to impose a deal that includes only what the Presidential Emergency Board recommended while Democrats who still narrowly hold control of both the House and Senate during this lame-duck period might be willing to force the railroads to make additional concessions.

The unions that voted Monday repre sent more than half of the roughly 115,000 rail workers involved in the contract dispute with Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern, BNSF, Kansas City Southern, CSX and other railroads.

With three session days left, SAFE-T Act changes could be forthcoming, ‘technical’ in nature

Dems claim electoral mandate for broad criminal justice reform, GOP claims they’re ‘frozen out’

BY JERRY NOWICKI CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS JNOWICKI@CAPITOLNEWSILLINOIS.COM

SPRINGFIELD – Changes may yet come to the SAFE-T Act criminal justice reform before its Jan. 1 e�ective date, but some of its major proponents in the General Assembly said the results of the Nov. 8 general election have signified that the ship has sailed drastic amendments to it.

“I will say, when it came to the idea of gutting it, that was a bipartisan thing that was real, and I will acknowledge that,” Sen. Robert Peters, D-Chicago, said at a news conference Tuesday. “But what I will say is that, after Tuesday, the main thing is to make sure it’s technical and we can implement it the right way.”

Long a talking point of Republicans in a contentious election cycle, the SAFE-T Act is a wide-ranging reform that passed in January 2021. One of its final provisions to take e�ect is a measure that will end cash bail, known as the Pretrial Fairness Act, beginning Jan. 1.

Peters said Wednesday there’s no appetite among advocates to push that

date back further.

The PFA eliminates cash as a determinant for pretrial release, replacing it with a system that gives judges authority to detain individuals accused of certain crimes while they await trial.

The law’s standards regarding when a judge can order pretrial detention have been among the most hotly contested provisions in the run-up to the November elections.

As written, the law creates a presumption in favor of pretrial release for lower-level o�enders, including most charged with misdemeanors and low-level, non-violent felonies such as possession of small amounts of drugs. O�cers would be instructed to release those individuals with a citation and a notice to appear in court within 21 days, but they would still have the authority to arrest the individual and take them into custody if they deem them to be a threat to the public safety.

Advocates say that presumption is necessary to avoid overworking the courts, giving them more time to focus on pretrial detention cases involving dangerous or potentially dangerous individuals. The law also gives the accused individual the right to an attorney begin-

ning with their first appearance in court.

Detainable o�enses include non-probationable forcible felonies such as murder, aggravated arson and residential burglary; domestic violence o�enses where the abuse victim is a family or household member, or if the defendant was subject to the terms of an order of protection; gun o�enses; and several specified sex o�enses.

Persons deemed to be “planning or attempting to intentionally evade prosecution” may also be detained pretrial under what is called the “willful fl ight” standard if they’ve been charged with a crime greater than a Class 4 felony – such as property crimes, aggravated DUI and driving on a revoked license.

An amendment backed by Sen. Scott Bennett, a Democrat from Champaign, would widen judicial authority to detain a defendant charged with any crime if the court believes they are a serious risk of skipping trial, pose a danger to the community, or are likely to threaten a potential witness or juror.

It would also remove language regarding the “presumption in favor of pretrial release.”

Domestic violence victim advocates that helped draft the proposal have argued that those sections of Bennett’s amendment would gut the original law’s intent by keeping the court system clogged with low-level non-violent o�enders.

Peters on Wednesday did not directly criticize Bennett’s proposal, contained in Senate Bill 4228, as “gutting” the PFA, but he said he disagreed with it.

What changes will be made, however, is unclear as negotiations continue.

“I mean, the idea is that we will have conversations and negotiate,” Peters said. “I think one of the issues that happened for quite some time is that more people focused on trying to repeal the SAFE-T Act or gut the SAFE-T Act. And they didn’t engage in an authentic and fair manner when it comes to what’s going to happen with this bill. But like I said, we have our door open to have a conversation.”

Repealing the SAFE-T Act is something that new House Minority Leader-elect Tony McCombie said was still the preferred route of her caucus in a news conference Wednesday.

Senate Minority Leader-elect John

Curran, meanwhile, said in an interview with Capitol News Illinois that his caucus has generally been “frozen out” of negotiations on the SAFE-T Act’s cash bail provisions.

“So the Democrats decided to go it alone on this issue two years ago,” Curran, of Downers Grove, said of the initial bill’s passage in January 2021. “And they placated the extremes of their base. And what they got was an extreme product that has caused nothing but divisiveness in this state over the last two years on the issues of balancing civil liberties and public safety.”

Curran, in a previous interview with Capitol News Illinois, said he wasn’t opposed to ending cash bail, but he saw several shortcomings in the system that will replace it, including the detention standards and contradictory language in di�erent parts of the bill.

He’d prefer a model adopted in New Jersey – something Peters and others have rejected – that would give judges wider discretion to detain and allow cash bail in certain circumstances.

Thus far, however, Curran said the ongoing discussions in the Senate have included three state’s attorneys and members of two law enforcement groups, but not Senate Republicans.

“There’s no reason we can’t be fair, and at the same time, protect public safety,” Curran said. “That’s where this needs to ultimately land. If they’re not going to get there on their own, and clearly they’re not, they’re at some point going to have to involve us.”

While Peters wouldn’t comment on a combined lawsuit from about 60 state’s attorneys against the SAFE-T Act, Curran said he expected it to eventually come before the Illinois Supreme Court.

“But we as the legislature have an opportunity to actually be responsible on this issue and solve that here, so this litigation becomes unnecessary,” Curran said.

Capitol News Illinois is a nonprofit, nonpartisan news service covering state government. It is distributed to more than 400 newspapers statewide, as well as hundreds of radio and TV stations. It is funded primarily by the Illinois Press Foundation and the Robert R. McCormick Foundation.

Gay bar shooting suspect facing murder, hate crime charges

By Thomas Peipert and Jesse Bedayn Associated Press

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — The man suspected of killing five people and injuring others at a gay bar in Colorado Springs is facing murder and hate crime charges, according to online court records obtained Monday.

Anderson Lee Aldrich, 22, faces five murder charges and five charges of committing a bias-motivated crime causing bodily injury, the records show.

A law enforcement official said the suspect used an AR-15-style semiauto matic weapon in Saturday night’s attack, but a handgun and additional ammu nition magazines also were recovered. The official could not discuss details of the investigation publicly and spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity.

Information on a lawyer who could speak on Aldrich’s behalf wasn’t imme diately available Monday.

Club Q on its Facebook page thanked the “quick reactions of heroic customers that subdued the gunman and ended this hate attack.”

Already questions were being raised about why authorities didn’t seek to take Aldrich’s guns away from him in 2021, when he was arrested after his mother reported he threatened her with a homemade bomb and other weapons.

Though authorities at the time said no explosives were found, gun control advocates are asking why police didn’t try to trigger Colorado’s “red flag” law, which would have allowed authorities to seize the weapons his mother says he had. There’s also no public record prosecutors ever moved forward with felony kidnapping and menacing charges against Aldrich.

Mayor John Suthers said on NBC’s “Today” that the district attorney would file motions in court Monday to allow law enforcement to talk more about any criminal history “that this individual might have had.”

Of the 25 injured at Club Q, at least seven were in critical condition, authorities said. Some were hurt trying to flee, and it was unclear if all of them were shot, a police spokesperson said. Suthers told The Associated Press there was “reason to hope” all of those hospitalized would recover.

The shooting rekindled memories of the 2016 massacre at the Pulse gay night club in Orlando, Florida, that killed 49 people. Colorado has experienced several

mass killings, including at Columbine High School in 1999, a movie theater in suburban Denver in 2012 and at a Boulder supermarket last year.

It was the sixth mass killing this month and came in a year when the nation was shaken by the deaths of 21 in a school shooting in Uvalde, Texas.

Authorities were called to Club Q at 11:57 p.m. Saturday with a report of a shooting, and the first officer arrived at midnight.

Joshua Thurman said he was in the club with about two dozen other people and was dancing when the shots began. He initially thought it was part of the music, until he heard another shot and said he saw the flash of a gun muzzle.

Thurman, 34, said he ran with another person to a dressing room where someone already was hiding. They locked the door, turned off the lights and got on the floor but could hear the violence unfolding, including the gunman being subdued, he added.

“I could have lost my life — over what? What was the purpose?” he said as tears ran down his cheeks. “We were just enjoying ourselves. We weren’t out harming anyone. We were in our space, our community, our home, enjoying ourselves like everybody else does.”

Detectives were examining whether anyone had helped the suspect before the attack, Police Chief Adrian Vasquez said. He said patrons who intervened during the attack were “heroic” and prevented more deaths.

Club Q is a gay and lesbian nightclub that features a drag show on Saturdays, according to its website. Club Q’s Facebook page said planned entertainment included a “punk and alternative show” preceding a birthday dance party, with a Sunday all-ages drag brunch.

Drag events have become a focus of anti-LGBTQ rhetoric and protests recent ly as opponents, including politicians, have proposed banning children from them, falsely claiming they’re used to “groom” children.

A hate-crime charge against Aldrich requires proving he was motivated by the victims’ actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity.

President Joe Biden said that while the motive for the shootings was not yet clear, “we know that the LGBTQI+ community has been subjected to horrific hate violence in recent years.”

“Places that are supposed to be safe spaces of acceptance and celebration should never be turned into places of

terror and violence,” he said. “We cannot and must not tolerate hate.”

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis, who became the first openly gay man to be elected a U.S. governor in 2018, called the shooting “sickening.”

“My heart breaks for the family and friends of those lost, injured and trau matized,” Polis said.

A makeshift memorial sprang up Sunday near the club, with flowers, a stuffed animal, candles and a sign saying “Love over hate” next to a rainbow-col ored heart.

Seth Stang was buying flowers for the memorial when he was told that two of the dead were his friends. The 34-year-old transgender man said it was like having “a bucket of hot water getting dumped on you. ... I’m just tired of running out of places where we can exist safely.”

Ryan Johnson, who lives near the club and was there last month, said it was one of only two nightspots for the LGBTQ community in Colorado Springs. “It’s kind of the go-to for Pride,” the 26-year-old said of the club.

Colorado Springs, a city of about 480,000 located 70 miles (110 kilometers) south of Denver, is home to the U.S. Air Force Academy and the U.S. Olympic Training Center, as well as Focus on the Family, a prominent evangelical Christian ministry that lobbies against LGBTQ rights. The group condemned the

shooting and said it “exposes the evil and wickedness inside the human heart.”

In November 2015, three people were killed and eight wounded at a Planned Parenthood clinic in the city when authorities say a gunman targeted the clinic because it performed abortions.

The shooting came during Transgender Awareness Week and just at the start of Sunday’s Transgender Day of Remembrance, when events around the world are held to mourn and remember transgender people lost to violence.

Since 2006, there have been 523 mass killings and 2,727 deaths as of Nov. 19, according to The Associated Press/USA Today database on mass killings in the U.S.

Bedayn is a corps member for The Associated Press/Report for America Statehouse News Initiative. Report for America is a nonprofit national service program that places journalists in local newsrooms to report on undercovered issues.

Associated Press reporters Colleen Slevin in Denver, Michael Balsamo in Washington, Jamie Stengle in Dallas, Jeff McMillan in Scranton, Pennsylvania, and Matthew Brown in Billings, Montana, contributed.

Energy & Environment

November

By Drs. Robert & Sonia Vogl Illinois Renewable Energy Association Contributors

November: no sun, no moon, no stars, no noon. The children’s poem captures everything about November that says, “No.”

Sometimes, it’s difficult to find beauty in November. The days are cold, gray, and short. The blue sky has turned leaden.

But today was different. The black of night faded into gray, then pale pink. The pink grew to a bright salmon, bathing the entire sky for a few moments. Then, with a flash of orange turning to brilliant gold, the sun rose.

A rare day in November. Our solar panels will produce electricity for the duration of this short day. The panels have produced during the winter since they were installed. During the sunny season, more electricity is produced by our system than we use. As the days become shorter it produces some, but not as much, electricity as during the long days of summer.

When our solar panels produce more electricity than we use, the excess is stored in our battery bank to be drawn on when we need it, as in emergencies. (One summer morning, we awoke with the air conditioner working. Then it suddenly stopped. After a moment of surprise, we realized that the solar powered batteries had provided enough electricity all night even though the grid was down.)

We have a net metering agreement with ComEd which allows us to use grid elec tricity when our system is not producing and the batteries are low. During the long days of summer, the solar panels produce most of our electricity. When the batteries are full, the excess flows into the grid to build our credit. When we use grid electricity, our credit is drawn down.

As the days become shorter, fewer hours of sunlight means that the solar panels will produce less electricity. Not only are there less hours of productivity, the sun hits the panels at a lower, less optimum angle. Since less solar electricity is available, electricity is provided by the grid. Using grid electricity decreases our credit. Eventually, that credit will be depleted and we will rely solely on the grid for our power. Our credit this November is still over a thousand kilowatts.

In winter, not only do the solar panels produce less electricity, snow often covers them, allowing still less sunlight to reach them. A shortcoming of snow is that although it sometimes slides off,

it often sticks to the panel and must be removed using a long handled scraper which means physical work. But during the cheerful, sunny days in January and February, snow partially compensates for fewer hours of sunlight by reflecting that light onto the panels. The reflective quality of snow is being used profitably by installing systems in the Swiss Alps. Their presence, while useful, does detract from the natural beauty of the area.

Snow can be a blessing and a curse. Now it’s snowing; the world is bleak, white and silent.

It’s time for your family to go on the big hunt

The hunt for the perfect Christmas tree! On the Friday after Thanksgiving (November 25), the Prairie Preservation Society of Ogle County (PPSOC), a nonprofit organization, will begin sales of trees at 10 am. Sales will continue through Dec. 3 from 10 am–4 pm on Saturdays and Sundays at the Cut-It-Yourself Sand Ridge Tree Farm on 2879 S. Daysville Rd. Tree prices are: Fir: $65; 12 feet and over: $80; White pine and spruce: $50.

Families come with the expectation of hunting something less dangerous than big game, but just as satisfying. Find the perfect tree for your family’s holiday celebrations and leave Sand Ridge with the sense of satisfaction that only a successful hunt can create.

Trees, left by the former Sinnissippi Tree Farm purchased by the PPSOC, trimmed to beautiful shapes, will be sold to pay for restoration and maintenance of the site which contains the highest quality prairie remnants in this part of Illinois.

PPSOC has donated trees to the Oregon Chamber of Commerce for the Courthouse and to the Oregon Park District for years.

Sand Ridge is a great place to visit even without the bonus of the Christmas trees. With hills of waving prairie grasses and forbs (wild flowers), stands of spruce, fir and pine, it provides a quiet beauty and sense of peace to those fortunate enough to stop there. The sound of the breezes in the evergreens and their invigorating scent provide a moment transported to the north woods.

Surrounded by towering white pines which block the sight of cornfields and houses, it is a place set apart – a peaceful sanctuary from the everyday.

Visit, enjoy, and take the feeling with you.

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Veteran’s Memorial Hall (sponsored by Accuride)

Jingle Bell Stage (sponsored by PCI-Pharma Services)

Fire & Ice

Nordlof Center (sponsored by William Charles Construction) (hosted by Rockford Dance Company)

Frosty’s Merry Market - West (food, beverages, shopping) (sponsored by Chicago Blackhawks Foundation & Rockford Ice Hogs Community Foundations)

Model Train Display

Horse & Wagon Rides (sponsored by Amazon)

Indoor Ice Skating (hosted by BMO Center, Rockford Park District)

Snow Much Family Fun (hosted by Rockford Park District & Chicago Blackhawks Foundation)

Lollipop Lane

Hot Chocolate Express (hosted by 815 After Hours Rotary)

Merry & Bright Main Stage (sponsored by Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 23)

Rudolph’s Reindeer Village (sponsored by Mercyhealth)

Indoor MovieLand

Holiday Hot Rods (hosted by Cars and Coffee)

Frosty’s Merry Market - East (food, beverages, shopping)

Outdoor MovieLand (sponsored by Xfinity)

Hot Chocolate Express (hosted by Rockford Marlins Swim Club)

Silver Bell Stage (sponsored by PCI-Pharma Services)

Letters to Santa (sponsored by FurstStaffing)

Elf Village

Fire & Ice

Volunteer Check-In

24 Blitzen’s Ball (sponsored by OSF Healthcare) (hosted by Forest City Fairytale Company & Iconic Energy)

Block 5 Party (sponsored by COUNTRY Financial)

Merry & Bright Tree (sponsored by I Want SMART)

Official City Christmas Tree (tree lighting at 6 PM) (sponsored by Northwestern Illinois Building Trades)

Merry & Bright Tree (sponsored by Great Water 360 Auto Care)

Adult Beverages (sponsored by LaMonica Beverages) (Cups sponsored by Pearson Plumbing) ($)

S’Mores ($)

Fire Pits (sponsored by Roofers & Waterproofers Local 11)

Sky Lights Fireworks Launch (sponsored by Pierce Distribution)

Shuttle Bus Drop-off / Pick-up

run from 1:30 - 9:30 PM to the YMCA, Forst City Church, and Crusader Clinic) (Handicapped Paratransit buses at YMCA) (sponsored by Rockford Mass Transit District)

ANNUAL STATEMENT OF AFFAIRS SUMMARY FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2022

Copies of the detailed Annual Statement of Affairs for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2022 will be available for public inspection in the school district/joint agreement administrative office by December 1, annually. Individuals wanting to review this Annual Statement of Affairs should contact:

Shirland CCSD #134 8020 North Street, Shirland, IL 61079 815-629-2000 8:00 am - 3:30 pm

School District/Joint Agreement Name Address Telephone Office Hours Also by January 15, annually the detailed Annual Statement of Affairs for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2022, will be posted on the Illinois State Board of Education’s website@ www.isbe.net

SUMMARY: The following is the Annual Statement of Affairs Summary that is required to be published by the school district/joint agreement for the past fiscal year. Statement of Operations as of June 30, 2022

Educational Operations & Maintenance Debt Services Transportation Municipal Retirement/Social Security Capital Projects Working Cash Tort Fire Prevention & Safety Local Sources 1000 1,043,443 162,621 0 92,142 59,693 314 0 38,228 10,090

Flow-Through Receipts/Revenues from One 2000 0 0 0 0 District to Another District

State Sources 3000 116,759 0 0 27,990 0 0 0 0 0 Federal Sources 4000 239,571 0 0 0 5,351 179,342 0 0 0

Total Direct Receipts/Revenues 1,399,773 162,621 0 120,132 65,044 179,656 0 38,228 10,090

Total Direct Disbursements/Expenditures 1,349,486 185,170 0 64,551 36,427 180,046 36,552 99,428 Other Sources/Uses of Funds 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Beginning Fund Balances without Student Activity Funds - July 1, 2021

1,089,587 320,566 0 333,826 85,872 0 4,277 23,002 107,974 Other Changes in Fund Balances 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Ending Fund Balances without Student Activity Funds - June 30, 2022 1,139,874 298,017 0 389,407 114,489 (390) 4,277 24,678 18,636

Ending Fund Balances (all sources) with Student Activity Funds - June 30, 2022 1,158,826 298,017 0 389,407 114,489 (390) 4,277 24,678 18,636

GROSS PAYMENT FOR CERTIFIED PERSONNEL

Salary Range: Less Than $25,000: Dilonardo, Courtney. Salary Range: $25,000 - $39,999: None. Salary Range: $40,000 - $59,999: Clinite, Rebecca; Fischer-James, Ciara; Gorsch, Kelsey; Heavilin, Dawn; James, Jake; Lamb, Samantha; Pals, Hannah; Wilhelms, Sarah. Salary Range: 60,000 - $89,999: Dobnick, Heather; Snyder, Mark; Tenner, Kimberly. Salary Range: $90,000 and over: Ulferts, John.

GROSS PAYMENT FOR NON-CERTIFIED PERSONNEL

Salary Range: Less Than $25,000: Allen, Michael; Hedman, Anne; Hiller, Rose; Marti, Michael; Miller, Amber; Miller, Janette; Morrow, Emilee; Nimmer, Harold; Sweeney, Catherine; VanHauen, Sara. Salary Range: $25,000 - $39,999: Claywell, Kathryn; Lorang, Jessica. Salary Range: $40,000 - $59,999: None. Salary Range: $60,000 and over: Corder, Stacey. Payments over $2,500, excluding wages and salaries.

Person, Firm, or Corporation Aggregate Amount

American Central Incsurance (FSA) 4,698

Area Mechanical 28,595

Audio Engineering, Inc. 3,601

Benning Group LLC 9,000

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois 135,094

Boone-Winnebago Regional Office of Education 5,138 Brian Hansmeier 2,870

Brownfield Environmental 10,406 Cardmember Service 6,468 Cartridge World 3,991

Central Restaurant Products 4,463

Constellation New Energy 14,861

Curriculum Associates LLC 11,643

Custom Playgrounds, Inc. 7,628 Delta Dental 6,237

Distinctive Roofing Inc. 98,506

EFTPS 130,396

First National Bank 2,736

First Student 64,551

Frontier 2,543

Gourmet’s Delight 3,020

GSF USA Inc. 63,581

Harder Corp. 3,976

Helm Mechanical 140,576

Hogan Environmental Cleaning LLC 3,255

Illinois Department of Revenue 43,741

Illinois Municipal Retirement 20,013

Kelly Services Inc. 36,971

Klien, Thorpe & Jenkins Ltd. 8,297

Larson & Larson 10,140

Martin Bros. Distributind Co., Inc. 9,533

Muller-Pinehurst Dairy Inc. 3,363

NestEra Energy Services 13,280

PSIC 36,552

Richard L. Johnson Associates 36,950

Rise Broadband 4,635

Rock River Disposal 3,061

S&H Nursery 3,255

Shirland Education Association 7,865

Specialized Data Systems 4,492

Teachers Health Ins. Sercurity 13,585

Teachers Retirement System 83,898

Team Eagle Computers 7,204

Univest Capital Inc. 8,354

Voya Institutional Trust 12,480

Winnebago County Special Education Co-op 28,103 23194R TRRT 11/23

Government Notices

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE is hereby given that the Rockford Park District intends to contract for the following items and services; specifications are on file with Demandstar.com.

The Rockford Park District invites qualified firms to submit a Statement of Qualifications and Performance Information to complete master planning, design, engineering, and construction plan preparation, and complete permitting and construction administration services associated with the development and improvements at Clarence Hicks Memorial Sports Park.

Proposals will be opened online via Zoom. Link to the Zoom opening is provided on the cover page of the bid document. The Rockford Park District reserves the unrestricted right to reject any or all proposals received, to waive or not to waive any informality, or to accept the bid considered to be in the best interest of the Park District.

Proposal No. 22-106 QBS for Professional Design and Engineering Service for CHMSP Improvements

Pre-Bid Conference: Wednesday, November 30, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. via zoom

Bid Opening: Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. via zoom

BY: Jack Armstrong, Secretary 23195R TRRT 11/23

LEGAL NOTICE

The Board of Education, School District No. 205, Winnebago and Boone Counties, Illinois, will receive on or before 2:00 PM (CST), Thursday, December 15, 2022 sealed submittals for IFB No. 23-29 Asbestos Abatement at Froberg, Auburn, West View and Fairview Schools, terms to be in accordance with specifications which may be reviewed at the Board of Education Office, 501 Seventh St., 6th floor conference room, Rockford, Illinois. All names of offerors submitting will be publicly read at that time and place. All

offers submitted shall be valid for a period of at least sixty (60) days from the date of set for receipt of offers. The Board of Education reserves the right to accept or reject any or all offers. Package request forms are available on the District’s website, rps205.com.

Vendors registered with Bonfire can download packages at no cost from their web-site – https://rps205. bonfirehub.com/portal/?tab=openOpportunities

Dated this 21st day of November 2022, Board of Education in and for the School District of Rockford, Illinois.

Dane Youngblood Director of Purchasing 23196R TRRT 11/23

OWEN TOWNSHIP Monthly Meeting

The Owen Township Monthly Meeting will be held Tuesday, Dec 6th, 2022 at 7pm at the Owen Township Hall (4019 Latham Rd). Adoption of 2022 Tax Levy for both Township and Road District will be on the agenda.

Susan Barnes, Owen Township Clerk 23197R TRRT 11/23

LEGAL NOTICE

The Board of Education, School District No. 205, Winnebago and Boone Counties, Illinois, will receive on or before 2:00 PM (CST), Thursday, December 15, 2022 sealed submittals for RFP No. 23-10 Audit Services, terms to be in accordance with specifications which may be reviewed at the Board of Education Office, 501 Seventh St., 6th floor conference room, Rockford, Illinois. All names of offerors submitting will be publicly read at that time and place. All offers submitted shall be valid for a period of at least sixty (60) days from the date of set for receipt of offers. The Board of Education reserves the right to accept or reject any or all offers. Package request forms are available on the District’s website, rps205.com. Vendors registered with Bonfire can download packages at no cost from their web-site – https://rps205. bonfirehub.com/portal/?tab=openOpportunities

Dated this 17th day of November 2022, Board of Education in and for the School District of Rockford, Illinois.

Dane Youngblood Director of Purchasing 23198R TRRT 11/23 

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE FOR BID

Rock Valley College is receiving Bids for UPS Services and Supplies (Bid #22-24). Bid documents with submittal instructions may be found on the College Website link: www.Rockvalleycollege.edu/bids

Opening date and time for Bid submissions will be December 2, 2022 at 10:00 A.M. All submittals must be mailed per Bid instructions.

Specific questions may be directed to: Karen Kerr, Purchasing Coordinator Rock Valley College k.kerr@rockvalleycollege.edu 23199R TRRT 11/23   

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE is hereby given that the Rockford Park District intends to contract for the following items and services; specifications are on file with Demandstar.com.

The Rockford Park is seeking qualified contractors for tree removals, pruning work, and stump removals at three golf course locations: Aldeen Golf Club, Ingersoll Golf Course, and Sinnissippi Golf Course.

Bids will be opened online via Zoom. Link to the Zoom opening is provided on the cover page of the bid document. The Rockford Park District reserves the unrestricted right to reject any or all bids received, to waive or not to waive any informality, or to accept the bid considered to be in the best interest of the Park District.

Contractor shall not pay less than the prevailing rates of wages to all laborers, workmen, and mechanics performing work under this contract, and shall comply with the requirements of the IL Wages of Employees on Public Works Act (820 ILCS 130/1-12).

Bid No. 23-2301 Golf Course Tree Removals and Pruning

Pre-Bid Conference: Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at 10:00 a.m., Rockford Park District, Webbs Norman Center Board Room, 401 S. Main St., Rockford, IL 61101

Bid Opening: Wednesday, December 7, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. via Zoom

BY: Jack Armstrong, Secretary 23200R TRRT 11/23

Public Notices

ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION

STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO

This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a commercial cleaning service business in said County and State under the name of Sophie’s Cleaners at the following post office addresses: 3205 Corbridge Lane, Rockford, IL 61107; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Thomas Okite

SIGNED: Thomas Okite 11/4/22

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 4th day of November, A.D. 2022.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk Marisol Jimenez, Deputy Clerk 23176R TRRT 11/23

STATE OF ILLINOIS, CIRCUIT COURT

WINNEBAGO COUNTY PUBLICATION NOTICE OF COURT DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE (ADULT) Request of: THERESA ANN WAHL LEGGERO, Current Name Case Number 2022-MR-0000412

There will be a court date on my Request to change my name from: Theresa Ann Wahl Leggero to the new name of: Theresa Ann Wahl.

The court date will be held: on January 4, 2023 at 10:00 a.m., at 400 W. State St., Rockford, IL, Winnebago County, in Courtroom # 426.

/s/ Theresa Ann Wahl Leggero Current Name 23166R TRRT 11/23

STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: MICHAEL L. BROWN, JR., Petitioner, vs. KENYATTA F. WILLIAMS, Respondent. Case No. 2022-DN-195 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to Respondent Kenyatta F. Williams that Petitioner Michael L. Brown, Jr. has caused to be filed a PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE and other relief in the above-captioned cause of action. You are further notified that if you fail to file an answer or otherwise appear on or before December 12, 2022, a judgment by default may be entered against you at any time thereafter for the relief requested in the petition.

/s/ Michael L. Brown, Jr., Petitioner 23170R TRRT 11/23

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

This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a cleaning service business in said County and State under the name of J.L. Services at the following post office addresses: 1217 N. Horsman, Apt. 3, Rockford, IL 61101; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Joe Lee

SIGNED: Joe Lee 11/4/22 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 4th day of November, A.D. 2022. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Marisol Jimenez, Deputy Clerk 23175R TRRT 11/23

ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION

STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO

This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a nail business in said

County and State under the name of Sessions With Nana at the following post office addresses: 320 N. Alpine Rd., Rockford, IL 61107; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Nailea Perez

SIGNED: Nailea Perez 10/28/22 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 28th day of October, A.D. 2022. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Marisol Jimenez, Deputy Clerk 23179R TRRT 11/23

ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION

STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO

This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a masonry business in said County and State under the name of Mershon Masonry at the following post office addresses: 2731 Bavarian Lane, Rockford, IL 61109; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Stephen Mershon

SIGNED: Stephen Mershon 11/15/22 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 15th day of November, A.D. 2022. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Pamela Johnson, Deputy Clerk 23204R TRRT 12/7

ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION

STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO

This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a dog grooming business in said County and State under the name of Dapper Dog Pet Grooming at the following post office addresses: 910 Parkwood Ave., Rockford, IL 61107; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Morgan Collura

SIGNED: Morgan Collura 11/16/22

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 16th day of November, A.D. 2022.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk

Melissa Boes, Deputy Clerk 23205R TRRT 12/7

ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION

STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO

This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a concrete masonry business in said County and State under the name of JV Concrete Masonry at the following post office addresses: 3937 S. Weldon Rd., Winnebago, IL 61088; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Juan C. Valdes-Cortes

SIGNED: Juan C. Valdes-Cortes 11/16/22

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 16th day of November, A.D. 2022.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk

Melissa Boes, Deputy Clerk 23206R TRRT 12/7

ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION

STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO

This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a art business, create portraits with flowers & natural items business in said County and State under the name of The Native Flower Girl at the following post office addresses: 1106 Westridge Dr., Rockford, IL 61102; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Lindsey Butz

SIGNED: Lindsey Butz 10/12/22

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 12th day of October, A.D. 2022.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk

Marisol Jimenez, Deputy Clerk 23174R TRRT 11/23 

STATE OF ILLINOIS, CIRCUIT COURT

WINNEBAGO COUNTY

PUBLICATION NOTICE OF COURT DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE (ADULT) Request of: ISABEL GRACE MCDONALD,

Current Name Case Number 2022-MR-0000391 There will be a court date on my Request to change my name from: Isabel Grace McDonald to the new name of: Isabel Grace Fischer.

The court date will be held: on December 15, 2022 at 10:00 a.m., at 400 W. State St., Rockford, IL, Winnebago County, in Courtroom # 426. /s/ Isabel McDonald Current Name 23202R TRRT 12/7   

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS In the Matter of: RONALD C. LAWRENCE Decedent. 2022 PR 0000328

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATIONWILL AND CLAIMS

NOTICE is given of the death of Ronald C. Lawrence on April 4, 2022. Letters of Office were issued on October 12, 2022, to Michael A. Lawrence, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is Attorney Charles G. Popp, P.C., 215 South State Street, Belvidere, Illinois.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before May 15, 2023, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by 755 ILCS 5/18-3, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk-Probate Division at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61101, or with the estate legal representative, or both.

Copies of claims filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office--Probate Division, must be mailed or delivered to the estate legal representative and to his/her attorney within ten days after it has been filed. 23168R TRRT 11/23

n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS ASSOCIATED BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.STEVEN S. REPKA, CASSANDRA K. REPKA AKA CASSANDRA REPKA, CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, ROCK RIVER WATER RECLAMATION DISTRICT Defendant 22 FC 201

NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 12, 2022, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on December 16, 2022, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 973 Featherstone Rd, Suite 100, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Lot Two (2) as des ignated upon the Plat of Slack’s First Re-plat of part of Blocks 60, 61 and 76, Canal Trustee’s Addition to the Town of Winnebago recorded in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago Coun ty, Illinois in Book 37 of Plats on page 56A; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois.

Commonly known as 208 CRANE DRIVE, WINNEBAGO, IL 61088

Property Index No. 14-09378-004

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $93,648.81.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, includ ing the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twen ty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the resi dential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Pro spective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

If this property is a condomini um unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assess ments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay

the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORT GAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORE CLOSURE LAW.

You will need a photo identi fication issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts fore closure sales.

For information, contact HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 601 E. William St., DECATUR, IL, 62523 (217) 422-1719. Please refer to file number 1647546.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION

One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE

You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc. com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC 601 E. William St. DECATUR IL, 62523 217-422-1719

Fax #: 217-422-1754 E-Mail: Non-CookPleadings@ hsbattys.com Attorney File No. 1647546 Case Number: 22 FC 201 TJSC#: 42-3018

NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Case # 22 FC 201 I3206734

P23156R TRRT 11/23 n n n

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS CITIZENS BANK NA Plaintiff, -v.JONATHAN RUIZ et al Defendant 2022 FC 0000014

NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on July 7, 2022, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on December 13, 2022, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 973 Featherstone Rd, Suite 100, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT FIVE (5) IN BLOCK FOUR (4) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE REPLAT OF PARTS OF BLOCK 1,2,4 AND 5 OF SUNNYSIDE SUBDIVISION OF A PART OF THE EAST HALF (1/2) OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF SEC TION 36, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL ME RIDIAN, WHICH REPLAT IS RECORDED IN BOOK 13 OF PLATS ON PAGE 36 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 2235 19TH AVE, ROCKFORD, IL 61104 Property Index No. 11-36280-009

The real estate is improved with a residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, includ ing the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twen ty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the resi dential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Pro spective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

If this property is a condomini um unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assess ments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORT GAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORE CLOSURE LAW.

You will need a photo identi fication issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts fore closure sales.

For information, examine the court file, CODILIS & ASSOCI ATES, P.C. Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 (630) 794-9876

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION

One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE

You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc. com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE IL, 60527 630-794-5300

E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com

Attorney File No. 14-21-04583

Attorney ARDC No. 00468002

Case Number: 2022 FC 0000014

TJSC#: 42-2797

NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you

are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Case # 2022 FC 0000014 I3206603 P23157R TRRT 11/23 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTYROCKFORD, ILLINOIS TOWD POINT MORTGAGE TRUST 2015-4, US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE; Plaintiff, vs. KRISTINA M. NORTHRUP; UNKNOWN OWNERS GENERALLY AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 22 FC 196

NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Inter county Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, December 15, 2022 at the hour of 1:00 p.m. Inter county’s Winnebago County office, 7210 East State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61108, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: LOT ONE HUNDRED AND TWO (102) AS DES IGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF MONTAGUE HEIGHTS, BEING A RE-SUBDIVISION OF PART OF ST. ANGEL & CAPRIOLO`S SECOND SUBDIVISION LYING IN THE S. 1/2 OF THE N.E. 1/4 OF SEC. 28 T. 44 N., R. 1 E OF THE 3RD P.M., THE PLAT OF WHICH RE-SUB DIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 20 OF PLATS ON PAGE 128 IN THE RECORDER`S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, IL LINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. P.I.N. 11-28-278-009.

Commonly known as 1604 Genoa Street, Rockford, IL 61102. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a vacant land.

Sale terms: 10% down by cer tified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

For information call Mr. Mat thew C. Abad at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Kluever Law Group, 225 West Washington Street, Chicago, Illinois 60606. (312) 236-0077. SL SPS001365-22FC1

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3206571 P23158R TRRT 11/23 n n n

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTYROCKFORD, ILLINOIS

NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC DBA MR. COOPER; Plaintiff, vs. LISA BARTEN AKA LISA J. BARTEN; Defendants, 22 FC 188

NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Inter county Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, December 15, 2022 at the hour of 1:00 p.m. Inter county’s Winnebago County office, 7210 East State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61108, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate:

Lots 15 and 16 in Block 7 as designated upon the plat of Meadowlea Subdi vision, a resubdivision of Lot 79 and part of Lot 75 as designated upon the plat of Rice and Baker’s Subdivision, being a part of the Southwest Quarter of Section 10, Township 44 North, Range 1 East of the Third Principal Meridian, the plat of said Meadowlea Subdivision being recorded in Book 19 of Plats on Page 189 in the Recorder’s Of fice, in Winnebago County, Illinois.

P.I.N. 11-10-354-015 and 1110-354-016.

Commonly known as 3427 Gladstone Avenue, Rockford, IL 61101.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family res idence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by cer tified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611. 22-009093 ADC

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3206570 P23159R TRRT 11/23 n n n

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, 400 WEST STATE STREET, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF Everette Robert Osgood, DECEASED. 22 PR 323

Notice is given to creditors of the death of the above named decedent. Letters of office were issued to Peggy Osgood, 7130 Forest Glen Drive, Unit A, Rockford, Illinois 61114, as Independent Executor, whose attorney of record is Colleen E. McNulty, Garofalo Law Group, 161 North Clark Street, Suite 1600, Chicago, Illinois 60601.

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

Claims against the estate may be filed with the clerk or with the representative, or both, on or before May 9, 2023, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by section 5/18-3 of the Probate Act, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

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

Colleen E. McNulty Garofalo Law Group (48743) 161 North Clark Street, Suite 1600

Chicago, Illinois 60601 (312)753-6000 I3206604 P23160R TRRT 11/23 n n n

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

U.S. Bank National Association PLAINTIFF Vs. William Bacon; Tamara Bacon; Illinois Housing Development Authority; Regal Ridge Homeowners Association; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants

DEFENDANTS No. 2022-FC-0000248

NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: William Bacon Unknown Owners and Nonre cord Claimants

That this case has been com menced in this Court against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 2940 Carefree Dr Rockford, IL 61114 and which said Mortgage was made by: William Bacon Tamara Bacon the Mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for Midland States Bank, as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Winnebago County, Illinois, as Document No. 20201025166; and for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law and that the said suit is now pending.

NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this Court, Thomas A. Klein Clerk of the Circuit Court 400 West State Street, Room 108 Rockford, IL 61101 on or before December 9, 2022, A DEFAULT MAY BE EN TERED AGAINST YOU AT ANY TIME AFTER THAT DAY AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRAYER OF SAID COMPLAINT. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100 Burr Ridge, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 DuPage # 15170 Winnebago # 531 Our File No. 14-22-03778 NOTE: This law firm is a debt collector. I3206687 P23161R TRRT 11/23 n n n

STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO PROBATE DIVISION IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF FRANZ DUANE HANSON, JR., Deceased.

Case No. 2022–PR–0000352 Date Will Filed: No Will CLAIMS NOTICE

NOTICE is given of the death of FRANZ DUANE HANSON, JR. Letters of Office were issued on No vember 2, 2022, to FRANZ DUANE HANSON, III, whose address is 6448 Palo Verde Drive, Rockford, IL 61114, as Independent Admin istrator of the Estate. The attorney of record for the estate is Anthony R. Phelps of Reno & Zahm LLP, 2902 McFarland Road, Suite 400, Rockford, Illinois 61107.

Claims may be filed on or be fore May 16, 2023, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within

three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of notice to any known creditor required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act of 1975 (755 ILCS 5/18-3), whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated shall be barred.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Winneba go County Circuit Clerk Probate Division at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61101, with the Independent Administrator, or both. Copies of any claim filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office Probate Division must be mailed or delivered to the Independent Administrator and to the attorney for the Estate within ten (10) days after it has been filed.

The Estate will be administered without court supervision, unless under Section 28-4 of the Illinois Probate Act of 1975 (755 ILCS 5/28-4) any interested person terminates independent admin istration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the Clerk of the Court.

Dated this 9th day of November, 2022.

RENO & ZAHM LLP

BY: /s/ Anthony R. Phelps

Anthony R. Phelps, Attorney for Franz Duane Hanson, III, Independent Administrator of the Estate of Franz Duane Hanson, Jr. RENO & ZAHM, LLP

Anthony R. Phelps (#06297415) 2902 McFarland Road, Suite 400 Rockford, IL 61107 Phone (815) 987-4050 Fax (815) 987-4092 arp@renozahm.com 23186R TRRT 11/30 n n n

ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION

STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO

This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a snow and ice management business in said County and State under the name of S & S Snow Management at the following post office addresses: 9519 Gary Dr., Machesney Park, IL 61115; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Stephanie Page; Shane Page

SIGNED: Stephanie Page 11/7/22

SIGNED: Shane Page 11/7/22

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 7th day of November, A.D. 2022.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk Angela Reina, Deputy Clerk 23178R TRRT 11/23 n n n

ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION

STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO

This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a home remodeling, carpentry, floors, painting, etc. business in said County and State under the name of Apollo Restoration at the following post office addresses: 414 May St., Apt. B, Rockford, IL 61104; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Marisius Apollo Foster

SIGNED: Marisius Apollo Foster 11/1/22

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 1st day of November, A.D. 2022.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk

Pamela Johnson, Deputy Clerk 23172R TRRT 11/23 n n n

ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION

STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO

This is to certify that the un dersigned intend to conduct and

transact a online retail clothing business in said County and State under the name of Angel Bliss at the following post office address es: 1935 Wills Ave., Rockford, IL 61109; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Alondra Paredes; Fatima Paredes

SIGNED: Alondra Paredes 11/1/22

SIGNED: Fatima Paredes 11/1/22

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 1st day of November, A.D. 2022.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk Marisol Jimenez, Deputy Clerk 23171R TRRT 11/23 n n n

ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION

STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO

This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a trucking company business in said County and State under the name of Cochran Logistics at the following post office addresses: 3088 Warwickshire Dr., Machesney Park, IL 61115; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Timothy Cochran; Kelly Cochran

SIGNED: Timothy Cochran 11/8/22

SIGNED: Kelly Cochran 11/8/22

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 8th day of November, A.D. 2022.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk Marisol Jimenez, Deputy Clerk 23188R TRRT 11/30 n n n

STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO THE ESTATE OF: CHARLOTTE STRALEY Deceased Case No.: 2021-PR-12 CLAIM NOTICE

NOTICE is given of the death of Charlotte Straley. Letters of Office were issued on November 2, 2022 to Victoria Pixler of Mar shall, Wisconsin, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is Sharon R. Rudy, 124 N. Water Street, #305, Rockford, Illinois 61107.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before May 24, 2023, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975 as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Winneba go County Circuit Clerk-Probate Division at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61101 or with the estate’s legal representative, or both.

A copy of any claim filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office, Probate Division, must be mailed or deliv ered to the legal representative and the attorney for the estate within ten days after it has been filed.

DATED: 11/8/22

Victoria Pixler, Executor /s/ Sharon R. Rudy Attorney Sharon R. Rudy, P.C., #6183356

124 N. Water Street, #305 Rockford, IL 61107 (815) 962-1910

service@sharonrudylaw.com 23187R TRRT 11/30

n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS RANLIFE, INC

PLAINTIFF, -vsDOUGLAS HALEY; JANET CZIPO; LISA CZIPO; KAREN CZIPO; KRISTI CZIPO; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND/OR LEGATEES OF ARTHUR CZIPO; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS; DEFENDANTS, NO. 22 FC 9

PROPERTY: 5055 HUMMINGBIRD TRAIL, LOVES PARK, IL

NOTICE BY PUBLICATION

The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to Unknown Heirs and/or legatees of Arthur Czipo and Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants, Defen dants in the above-entitled suit, that the Amended Complaint for Fore closure and Other Relief has been commenced in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Illinois, by the Plaintiff against you and other defendants, seeking to foreclose on the lands and premises in the Complaint situated in Winnebago County, State of Illinois:

Lot Twenty-eight (28) as designated upon the plat of Northhaven Farms, being a Subdivision of part of the Southeast Quarter (1/4) of Section 20, and part of the Southwest Quarter (1/4) of Section 21, all in Township 45 North, Range 2 East of the Third Principal Meridian, the Plat of which is recorded in Book 36 of Plats on page 158A in the Recorder’s Of fice of Winnebago County, Illinois; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois.

Tax ID# 08-21-356-002

Common Address: 5055 Hum mingbird Trail Loves Park, IL 61111 and for such other relief prayed; that Summons was duly issued out of the said Court against you as provided by law, and that the said suit is now pending.

Now, therefore, unless you, Unknown Heirs and/or legatees of Arthur Czipo and Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants file your Appearance and Answer to the Amended Complaint in this case or otherwise file your appearance in the Office of the Circuit Court Clerk, 400 West State Road, Room 108, Rockford, Illinois, on or before December 16, 2022, a default may be entered against you at any time after that date and a judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said Amended Complaint.

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

Dated: November 9, 2022

Respectfully Submitted, Jasmin Koleczek

Attorney for Plaintiff

FIDELITY NATIONAL LAW GROUP

10 S. LaSalle Street, Suite 2750 Chicago, Illinois 60603 T: (312) 223-2346

E-Mail: jasmin.koleczek@fnf.com /Firm I.D. No. 47036 I3207140

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS BYRON BANK Plaintiff, -v.ERICA E. GIANESIN et al Defendant 2022-FC-0000363

NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 3, 2022, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on December 13, 2022, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 973 Featherstone Rd, Suite 100, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT FOUR (4) IN BLOCK TWENTY-TWO (22) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF E.H. MARSH’S PARK VIEW SUB DIVISION OF A PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUAR TER (1/4) OF SECTION 14 AND OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF SEC TION 11, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 4 OF PLATS ON PAGE 8, IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, IL LINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS.

Commonly known as 2114 N CHURCH STREET, ROCKFORD, IL 61103

Property Index No. 11-14203-013

The real estate is improved with a residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, includ ing the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twen ty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the resi dential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Pro spective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

If this property is a condomini um unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assess ments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay

the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORT GAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORE CLOSURE LAW.

You will need a photo identi fication issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts fore closure sales.

For information, examine the court file, CODILIS & ASSOCI ATES, P.C. Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 (630) 794-9876

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION

One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE

You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc. com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE IL, 60527 630-794-5300

E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-22-06023 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 2022-FC0000363 TJSC#: 42-4133

NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Case # 2022-FC-0000363 I3207198 P23181R TRRT 11/30 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, PLAINTIFF, VS. EMILIO GARCIA; MARIA NEREIDA FLORES; ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS. NO. 2022-FC-0000372 1207 19TH STREET ROCKFORD, IL 61104 JUDGE PRESIDING JUDGE NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO YOU, Maria Nereida Flores Unknown Owners and Non-Re cord Claimants defendants, that this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, asking for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit:

LOT FIVE (5) IN BLOCK TWELVE (12) AS DESIG NATED UPON THE PLAT OF GEORGE E. SCOTT’S AVONDALE ADDITION THE PLAT OF WHICH AD DITION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 11 OF PLATS, PAGE 459 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITU ATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS.

Commonly known as: 1207 19th Street Rockford, IL 61104

and which said Mortgage was made by, Emilio Garcia and Maria Ne reida Flores Mortgagor(s), to U.S. Bank N.A. Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Winnebago County, Illinois, as Document No. 20131005886; and for other relief.

UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case, on or before De cember 23, 2022, A JUDGMENT OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THE COMPLAINT.

E-filing is now mandatory with limited exemptions. To e-file, you must first create an account with an e-filing service provider. Visit http://efile.illinoiscourts.gov/ service-providers.htm to learn more and to select a service provider. If you need additional help or have trouble e-filing, visit http://www.illinoiscourts.gov/faq/ gethelp.asp or talk with your local circuit clerk’s office. If you cannot e-file, you may be able to get an exemption that allows you to file in-person or by mail. Ask your circuit clerk for more information or visit www.illinoislegalaid.org. If you are unable to pay your court fees, you can apply for a fee waiver. For information about defending yourself in a court case (including filing an appearance or fee waiver), or to apply for free legal help, go to www.illinoislegalaid.org. You can also ask your local circuit clerk’s office for a fee waiver application.

PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, THE PLAINTIFF’S ATTOR NEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 1 N. Dearborn St. Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60602 Ph. (312) 346-9088 File No. 22-10725IL-814088 I3207658

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR MORTGAGE ASSETS MANAGEMENT SERIES I TRUST, PLAINTIFF, VS. INGRID M. MOORE, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS TRUSTEE OF THE INGRID MOORE TRUST DATED JULY 16, 2001; UNKNOWN SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE OF THE INGRID MOORE TRUST DATED JULY 16, 2001; UNKNOWN BENEFICIARIES OF THE INGRID MOORE TRUST DATED JULY 16, 2001; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; CREEK BEND EAST CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS. NO. 22 FC 0000435 7674 CREEK BEND UNIT 9-3 ROCKFORD, IL 61114

JUDGE PRESIDING JUDGE NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO YOU,

Unknown Successor Trustee of the Ingrid Moore trust dated July 16, 2001

Unknown Beneficiaries of the Ingrid Moore trust dated July 16, 2001

Unknown Owners and Non-Re cord Claimants

defendants, that this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, asking for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: UNIT NO. NINE-THREE (9-3) IN CREEK BEND EAST CONDOMINIUMS AS DELINEATED ON A SURVEY OF THE FOLLOW ING DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE: LOTS FIFTEEN (15), SIXTEEN (16), SEV ENTEEN (17), EIGHTEEN (18), AND NINETEEN (19) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF BROWN’S CREEK NORTH, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE WEST HALF OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 11, TOWN SHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUB DIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 41 OF PLATS ON PAGE 143A IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS, WHICH SURVEY IS ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT “B” TO THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM OWN ERSHIP AS RECORDED AS DOCUMENT NO. 0037882 AND AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME, TOGETHER WITH ITS UNDIVIDED PERCENTAGE IN THE COMMON ELEMENTS AS SET FORTH IN SAID DEC LARATION, AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 7674 Creek Bend Unit 9-3 Rockford, IL 61114 and which said Mortgage was made by, Ingrid M. Moore, Individually and as Trustee of the Ingrid Moore trust dated July 16, 2001 Mortgagor(s), to Financial Freedom Senior Funding Corporation, subsidiary of IndyMac Bank, F.S.B. Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Winnebago County, Illinois, as Document No. 0608665; and for other relief.

UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case, on or before De cember 23, 2022, A JUDGMENT OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THE COMPLAINT.

E-filing is now mandatory with limited exemptions. To e-file, you must first create an account with an e-filing service provider. Visit http://efile.illinoiscourts.gov/ service-providers.htm to learn more and to select a service provider. If you need additional help or have trouble e-filing, visit http://www.illinoiscourts.gov/faq/ gethelp.asp or talk with your local circuit clerk’s office. If you cannot e-file, you may be able to get an exemption that allows you to file in-person or by mail. Ask your circuit clerk for more information or visit www.illinoislegalaid.org. If you are unable to pay your court fees, you can apply for a fee waiver. For information about defending yourself in a court case (including filing an appearance or fee waiver), or to apply for free legal help, go to www.illinoislegalaid.org. You can also ask your local circuit clerk’s office for a fee waiver application.

PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, THE PLAINTIFF’S ATTOR NEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 1 N. Dearborn St. Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60602 Ph. (312) 346-9088 File No. 22-12161IL-827805 I3207736 P23191R TRRT 12/7 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS MCLP ASSET COMPANY, INC, PLAINTIFF, VS. KYLE SMITH A/K/A KYLE F SMITH; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS.

NO. 22 FC 0000475 2830 KNIGHT AVENUE ROCKFORD, IL 61101 JUDGE PRESIDING JUDGE NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO YOU, Kyle Smith a/k/a Kyle F Smith Unknown Owners and Non-Re cord Claimants defendants, that this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, asking for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: Lot Three (3), Block Four (4) as designated upon the Plat of Bohlin and Johnson’s Subdivision, be ing a Subdivision of part of the Northeast Quarter (1/4) of Section 15, Township 44 North, Range 1 East of the Third Principal Meridian, the Plat of which Subdivision Is recorded in Book 14 of Plats on Page 205 In the Record er’s Office in Winnebago County, Illinois, situated in Winnebago County, State of Illinois.

Commonly known as: 2830 Knight Avenue Rockford, IL 61101 and which said Mortgage was made by, Kyle Smith a/k/a Kyle F Smith Mortgagor(s), to WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Winnebago County, Illinois, as Document No. 20151019862; and for other relief.

UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case, on or before De cember 23, 2022, A JUDGMENT OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THE COMPLAINT.

E-filing is now mandatory with limited exemptions. To e-file, you must first create an account with an e-filing service provider. Visit http://efile.illinoiscourts.gov/ service-providers.htm to learn more and to select a service provider. If you need additional help or have trouble e-filing, visit http://www.illinoiscourts.gov/faq/ gethelp.asp or talk with your local circuit clerk’s office. If you cannot e-file, you may be able to get an exemption that allows you to file in-person or by mail. Ask your circuit clerk for more information or visit www.illinoislegalaid.org. If you are unable to pay your court fees, you can apply for a fee waiver. For information about defending yourself in a court case (including filing an appearance or fee waiver), or to apply for free legal help, go to www.illinoislegalaid.org. You can also ask your local circuit clerk’s office for a fee waiver application.

PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, THE PLAINTIFF’S ATTOR NEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED

FOR THAT PURPOSE. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 1 N. Dearborn St. Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60602 Ph. (312) 346-9088 File No. 22-09769IL-790802 I3207592 P23192R TRRT 12/7 n n n

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTYROCKFORD, ILLINOIS PennyMac Loan Services, LLC PLAINTIFF Vs. Roxana Pouncy; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants

DEFENDANTS No. 2022-FC-0000267

NOTICE BY PUBLICATION

NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: Unknown Owners and Nonre cord Claimants

That this case has been com menced in this Court against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1220 Scottswood Rd Rockford, IL 61107 and which said Mortgage was made by: Roxana Pouncy the Mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for Academy Mortgage Corporation, as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Winnebago County, Illinois, as Document No. 20181021249; and for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law and that the said suit is now pending.

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

Clerk of the Circuit Court 400 West State Street, Room 108 Rockford, IL 61101 on or before December 23, 2022, A DEFAULT MAY BE EN TERED AGAINST YOU AT ANY TIME AFTER THAT DAY AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRAYER OF SAID COMPLAINT. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100 Burr Ridge, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 DuPage # 15170 Winnebago # 531 Our File No. 14-22-01507

NOTE: This law firm is a debt collector. I3207350 P23193R TRRT 12/7 n n n

STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO PROBATE DIVISION In the Matter of the Estate of: JOSEPH NUNEZ, Decedent.

CASE NO. 2022-PR-350 CLAIM NOTICE

NOTICE is given of the death of JOSEPH NUNEZ. Letters of Office were issued on the 2nd day of November, 2022 to ANDREA NUNEZ, 11215 Dorothea Avenue, Machesney Park, Illinois 61115, who is the legal representative of the Estate. The attorney for the Estate is GEORGE P. HAMPILOS, of Hampilos & Associates, Ltd., 308 West State Street, Suite 210, Rockford, Illinois 61101. Claims against the Estate may be filed on or before May 23, 2023, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors,

if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975 as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred.

Claims against the Estate may be filed in the office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk-Probate Division, at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois, 61101, or with the Estate’s legal representative, or both.

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

Dated: November 21, 2022

By: /s/ George P. Hampilos, Esq. George P. Hampilos, Esq. George P. Hampilos — ARDC #6210622

HAMPILOS & ASSOCIATES, LTD. 308 West State Street, Suite 210 Rockford, Illinois 61101 Telephone: 815-962-0044 Fax: 815-962-6250 georgehamp@aol.com 23207R TRRT 12/7 n n n

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS In the Matter of: LARRY J. BLAIR Decedent. 2022-PR-0000339

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATIONWILL AND CLAIMS

NOTICE is given of the death of Larry J. Blair on September 16, 2022. Letters of Office were issued on October 20, 2022 to Michelle Meredith, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is Attorney Charles G. Popp, P.C., 215 South State Street, Belvidere, Illinois. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before May 15, 2023, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by 755 ILCS 5/18-3, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Winneba go County Circuit Clerk--Probate Division at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61101, or with the estate legal representative, or both.

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

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ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION

STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO

This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a asset recovery, tax liens, foreclosures business in said County and State under the name of Universal Asset Re covery Solutions at the following post office addresses: 7210 E. State St., Rockford, IL 61108; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Simone Squire

SIGNED: Simone Squire 10/24/22

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 24th day of October, A.D. 2022. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Melissa Boes, Deputy Clerk

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STATE OF ILLINOIS

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY PROBATE DIVISION IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF EMMA J. CABELLO, Deceased CASE NO. 2022 PR 103

CLAIM NOTICE

NOTICE is given of the death of EMMA J. CABELLO, who died on November 14, 2020.

Letters of Office were issued on September 6, 2022, to Chris

tina Cabello, 717 E. Riverside Blvd, Loves Park, Illinois 61111 who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is Michael J. Smith, of 4615 East State Street, Suite 101, Rockford, Illinois.

Claims against the Estate may be filed on or before May 23, 2023, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first pub lication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975 as amended, whichever date is

later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred.

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

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

Dated: November 14, 2022 /s/ Christina Cabello, Independent Administrator 23201R TRRT 12/7 n n n

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ELSA SEXTONSON, Deceased. No. 2022-PR-353 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of ELSA SEXTONSON. Letters of Office were issued on November 2,

2022 to STEVEN E. SEXTONSON, who is the legal representative of the Estate. The attorney for the estate is David L. Davitt, 6072 Brynwood Dr., Suite 206, Rockford, IL 61114.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before May 24, 2022 that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975, as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by

the requisite date stated above shall be barred.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk-Probate Division at the Winnebago County Courthouse, Rockford, IL 61101, or with the estate legal representative, or both.

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

DATED: November 18, 2022 David L. Davitt

David L. Davitt - #6206402

Attorney for Estate 6072 Brynwood Dr. Suite 206 Rockford, IL 61114 (815) 229-5333 ddavitt@rockriverlaw.com 23203R TRRT 12/7

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STATE OF ILLINOIS, CIRCUIT COURT

WINNEBAGO COUNTY PUBLICATION NOTICE OF COURT DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE (ADULT) Request of: CHAMBERLYNN NYCOLE

WHITAKER, Current Name

Case Number 2022-MR-333 There will be a court date on my Request to change my name from: Chamberlynn Nycole Whitaker to the new name of: Chamberlynn Nycole Meini.

The court date will be held: on December 21, 2022 at 10:00 a.m., at 400 W. State St., Rock ford, IL, Winnebago County, in Courtroom # 426.

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ESTATE NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS ASSOCIATED BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.- STEVEN S. REPKA, CASSANDRA K. REPKA AKA CASSANDRA REPKA, CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, ROCK RIVER WATER RECLAMATION DISTRICT Defendant 22 FC 201 NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 12, 2022, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on December 16, 2022, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 973 Featherstone Rd, Suite 100, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 208 CRANE DRIVE, WINNEBAGO, IL 61088 Property Index No. 14-09-378-004

The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $93,648.81.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee ac quiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, contact HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 601 E. William St., DECATUR, IL, 62523 (217) 422-1719. Please refer to file number 1647546.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION

One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE

You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC 601 E. William St. DECATUR IL, 62523 217-422-1719

Fax #: 217-422-1754

E-Mail: Non-CookPleadings@hsbattys.com Attorney File No. 1647546

Case Number: 22 FC 201

TJSC#: 42-3018

NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you

are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Case # 22 FC 201 I3206734

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REAL ESTATE NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS CITIZENS BANK NA Plaintiff, -v.JONATHAN RUIZ et al Defendant 2022 FC 0000014

NOTICE

OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on July 7, 2022, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on December 13, 2022, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 973 Featherstone Rd, Suite 100, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:

Commonly known as 2235 19TH AVE, ROCKFORD, IL 61104 Property Index No. 11-36-280-009

The real estate is improved with a residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee ac quiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, examine the court file, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 (630) 794-9876

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE

You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE IL, 60527 630-794-5300

E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-21-04583 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002

Case Number: 2022 FC 0000014 TJSC#: 42-2797

NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Case # 2022 FC 0000014 I3206603

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REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY - ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS TOWD POINT MORTGAGE TRUST 2015-4, US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE; Plaintiff, vs. KRISTINA M. NORTHRUP; UNKNOWN OWNERS GENERALLY AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 22 FC 196

NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, December 15, 2022 at the hour of 1:00 p.m. Intercounty’s Winnebago County office, 7210 East State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61108, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 11-28-278-009.

Commonly known as 1604 Genoa Street, Rockford, IL 61102.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a vacant land. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

For information call Mr. Matthew C. Abad at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Kluever Law Group, 225 West Washington Street, Chicago, Illinois 60606. (312) 236-0077. SL SPS001365-22FC1

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3206571

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REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY - ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC DBA MR. COOPER; Plaintiff, vs. LISA BARTEN AKA LISA J. BARTEN; Defendants, 22 FC 188

NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, December 15, 2022 at the hour of 1:00 p.m. Intercounty’s Winnebago County office, 7210 East State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61108, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 11-10-354-015 and 11-10-354-016.

Commonly known as 3427 Gladstone Avenue, Rockford, IL 61101.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family res idence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act.

Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611. 22-009093 ADC

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3206570

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REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS BYRON BANK Plaintiff, -v.- ERICA

NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 3, 2022, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on December 13, 2022, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 973 Featherstone Rd, Suite 100, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 2114 N CHURCH STREET, ROCKFORD, IL 61103

Property Index No. 11-14-203-013

The real estate is improved with a residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee ac quiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, examine the court file, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 (630) 794-9876

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION

One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE

You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE IL, 60527

630-794-5300

E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-22-06023

Attorney ARDC No. 00468002

Case Number: 2022-FC-0000363 TJSC#: 42-4133

NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Case # 2022-FC-0000363 I3207198

E. GIANESIN et al Defendant 2022-FC-0000363

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ARIES

David Austin 21 Rockford 10/29/2022

Ted Wise 61 Rockford 11/6/2022

Jesus Guaderama 73 Rockford 11/13/2022

Ronald Clark 61 Rockford 11/13/2022

Delia Dennis 94 Rockford 11/13/2022

Doral Conklin-Simons 92 Rockford 11/13/2022

You’ll be successful at work. You’ll have an abundance of clients, which will bring in extra income. You’ll deepen your spiritual practice and live your life in line with your beliefs.

TAURUS

Robert Scholl 84 Cherry Valley 11/14/2022

Joseph Licari 95 Rockford 11/14/2022

Mark McLamarrah 63 Rockford 11/14/2022

Tracy Garrett 46 Rockford 11/14/2022

Delores White 72 Rockford 11/14/2022

Bonnie Hermes 79 Rockford 11/14/2022

You’ll complete all your tasks on time if you pay attention to deadlines. Slow and steady wins the race. You’ll plan a spontaneous trip, which will give you the boost of energy you need.

Dewey Starnes 87 Rockford 11/14/2022

ARIES

You may get an unexpected promo tion after a colleague leaves. You’ll take over for your boss when they go on vacation. You may get a pay raise.

TAURUS

Everything is falling into place. At work, you’ll be inspired by leading projects, which will help you work towards achieving your goals.

GEMINI

ARIES

You may find it challenging to get in touch with people who don’t call you back right away. However, your phone will start ringing off the hook when they finally contact you.

TAURUS

ARIES

You’ll face opposing views, and your plans could change more than once. You must be patient and wait for things to settle down to determine which direc tion to finally take.

TAURUS

GEMINI

Robert Burton 73 Rockford 11/15/2022

Douglas Lieving 50 Rockford 11/15/2022

Lynn Schubert 75 Rockford 11/15/2022

Margaret Eskridge 81 Rockford 11/15/2022

Michael Hiveley 73 Rockford 11/15/2022

Even if you’ve already made up your mind, take a few more days before deciding. New information could shed light on the situation.

Loretta Thompson 76 Rockford 11/15/2022

You must recharge your batteries to improve all areas of your life. Being open spiritually will help you trans form your life and improve your well being.

CANCER

You’ll suddenly be very popular. You’ll also have a lot to talk about with others. Your social life will be booming, both in person and on social media. Your partner will be generous with you.

GEMINI

You may find it hard to strike the right balance in all aspects of your life. Adjusting a few minor details may allow you to achieve your goals. You must get more sleep to strengthen your immune system.

GEMINI

Sarah Carlton 61 Rockford 11/15/2022

CANCER

Tysca Owens 66 Rockford 11/15/2022

Arlene Earleywine 86 Rockford 11/15/2022

Michael Dal Pra 60 Rockford 11/15/2022

Eric Lathrop 49 Rockford 11/15/2022

Ardith Lund 88 Rockford 11/16/2022

You may need to change your diet and learn to relax to avoid heartburn. Your overall health relies on striking the right balance between good lifestyle habits and a positive mental state.

Shirley Concialdi 84 Rockford 11/16/2022

You’ll organize a memorable group activity. The results will only be as good as the effort you put in. You’ll also overcome some of your shy ness by being part of it.

LEO

You’ll spend part of your week shopping. You’ll be inspired to re decorate your home. For example, you may be inspired to put up your Christmas decorations early.

CANCER

You’ll feel highly imaginative but also a little lazy. You’ll be working on a great masterpiece or contem plating one all week.

You may start your own business. You’ll discover new and ambitious profes sional goals that make you feel good. You’ll also meet the right people to partner with.

CANCER

You’ll stand out in a crowd of people or on social media. You’ll be very suc cessful. You’ll also receive some form of distinction or nomination.

Francine Marku 84 Rockford 11/16/2022

LEO

Donald Johnson 91 Rockford 11/16/2022

Stephen Shayla 100 Rockford 11/16/2022

Kay Demarco 79 Pecatonica 11/16/2022

Zachary Frost 36 Rockford 11/16/2022

Anthony Walter 64 Rockford 11/16/2022

Your partner will pay special atten tion to you. You may feel anxious after undergoing some medical tests. It’ll take a little longer than expected to get the results.

Ronald Diestelmeier 76 Rockford 11/16/2022

VIRGO

Cricket Linboom 39 Rockford 11/16/2022

Ross Stenberg 72 Rockford 11/16/2022

Nancy Nordlof 75 Rockford 11/17/2022

Lucinda Tucker 68 Rockford 11/17/2022

Ruth Nolan 71 Rockford 11/17/2022

This week, you must use your leader ship skills to fill in for your boss while they’re on vacation. You may also have to cover for a colleague due to a health issue.

Jonathan Bartlett 40 Roscoe 11/17/2022

David Alfredson 77 Loves Park 11/17/2022

LIBRA

Teresa Handcock 63 Rockford 11/17/2022

Harold Richmond 91 Loves Park 11/17/2022

Berthema Thomasson 102 Loves Park 11/17/2022

Danny Horn 67 Rockford 11/17/2022

Shirley Dorn 87 Winnebago 11/17/2022

You’re throwing around the idea of a family vacation. It may take much lon ger than expected to work out spe cific details. You’ll be on the move, which will make you appreciate the comforts of home.

Gary Lieber 78 Rockford 11/18/2022

Donald Appleton 67 Rockford 11/18/2022

You’ll have a lot of responsibilities on your plate. Prioritize them ac cording to your abilities. Your loved ones will help you create a plan to be as efficient as possible.

VIRGO

Going back to school isn’t easy. However, it’s a decision that will benefit you and align with your values and life goals. Perseverance is the key to success. Fortunately, you’ll have the support of your loved ones.

LIBRA

You must weigh the pros and cons before making a choice. You’ll join a spiritual movement that will broaden your horizons and help you im prove your quality of life.

SCORPIO

LEO

You may not always feel comfortable in a crowd. Fortunately, you’ll come across inspiring people who will give you the motivation you need to take on a new challenge. New friendships are in store.

VIRGO

You’ll procrastinate a lot this week. Fortunately, your loved ones will help you keep your priorities straight while managing to make you laugh.

LIBRA

You’ll spontaneously decide to take a trip. You’ll work with clients from different cultures that will bring you abundance.

LEO

You must clean your home. Getting rid of clutter will free your mind from confusion. You may have to speak up in certain circumstances to keep your mind in check.

VIRGO

You may receive criticism or deal with people who intentionally don’t express themselves clearly, inviting confusion. If you’re patient and diplomatic, you’ll come out on top.

LIBRA

You’ll receive a large amount of money, such as an insurance claim or inheri tance. You must be tactful in a situation that may cause a bit of impatience on both sides.

Jack Butitta 53 Rockford 11/18/2022

SCORPIO

Talesha Holt 42 Rockford 11/18/2022

James McCullough 80 Rockford 11/18/2022

Jeanne Cornn 56 Rockford 11/18/2022

Scott Mueller 56 Machesney Park 11/18/2022

You’ll get through to many people this week. You’ll be asked to arrange an event that requires your strong com munication, organization and nego tiation skills.

Joan Vitale 83 Rockford 11/18/2022

Lola Hill 57 Rockford 11/18/2022

SAGITTARIUS

Orlin Church 88 Rockford 11/19/2022

George Myers 83 Rockford 11/19/2022

Dixie Magee 74 Rockford 11/19/2022

Mary Perrecome 91 Rockford 11/19/2022

Lynne Ortt 76 Rockford 11/19/2022

You’ll put in overtime at work. Fortunately, you’ll be compensated for ad justing your schedule to accommodate the extra hours. You’ll spoil yourself generously as a reward.

Beatrice Gulley 86 Loves Park 11/19/2022

Travis Eich 33 Rockford 11/19/2022

CAPRICORN

Joyce Parker 66 Rockford 11/19/2022

Lynn Bruha 80 Rockford 11/19/2022

Thomas Mirshak 80 Loves Park 11/19/2022

Darlene Began 90 Rockford 11/19/2022

Sharon Hale 64 Rockford 11/19/2022

This week, things will finally start moving. Your relatives and friends will chal lenge you in some way. You’ll get the money you need to create a particular project or enjoy a few luxuries.

Joyce Levins 84 South Beloit 11/20/2022

Think things through before deciding, even if you’re being pressured. Your intuition will guide you. If you’re patient, the answers will come to you.

SAGITTARIUS

Take your time when preparing a negotiation. You’ll find a solution to all your financial problems or get the job of your dreams.

CAPRICORN

You must calculate what you can afford before going on a shopping spree at a high end store. You may also want to improve your appear ance to take on more important tasks at work.

AQUARIUS

SCORPIO

You’ll find yourself having to do everything yourself at work and home. Some people will notice your dedication and ensure you’re re warded for your efforts.

SAGITTARIUS

Change is on the horizon. If you go with the flow, your anxieties will melt away. A sentimental project will come to fruition faster than you thought possible.

CAPRICORN

You’ll have to crunch the numbers during a negotiation to relieve ten sions. You must find balance in all aspects of your life to find peace.

AQUARIUS

SCORPIO

Channel some of your extra energy into doing physical activity; otherwise, you may see your mood drop. You must let off some steam to feel better.

SAGITTARIUS

Your mind will be full of ideas and concerns. You may contemplate starting a new career as fresh opportuni ties present themselves.

CAPRICORN

You’ll be surrounded by a crowd or participate in a well attended work event. While this will benefit you professionally and financially, meeting every one’s demands will feel exhausting.

AQUARIUS

Geraldine Harshbarger 88 Rockton 11/20/2022

AQUARIUS

James Hendricks 85 Rockford 11/20/2022

Joseph Larosa 80 Rockford 11/20/2022

Roger Kantner 88 Rockford 11/20/2022

Benali Aliyev 61 Rockford 11/20/2022

Kirk Forbes 66 Rockford 11/20/2022

You’ll feel like you’re treading water. However, without warning, every thing will fall into place very quickly. You’ll take on a new challenge. Keep an eye on your bills so you don’t over spend.

PISCES

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You and your team will accomplish a brilliant feat. You’ll also receive an award in front of a crowd. This will boost your self esteem and confidence.

You’ll enjoy spending time at home.

You may also skip working at the of fice to be more efficient. You’ll deep clean your house.

PISCES

You may have a misunderstanding with a family member. Don’t draw out the situation before setting the record straight. You must deter mine who’s making the decisions. Otherwise, the problem will remain unclear.

Your love life will be full of ro mance. A colleague may make an awkward declaration of love that won’t be reciprocated.

PISCES

You must take the time to rest and recover after being sick. You’ll spend a few days at home and bring in some work over the weekend to catch up. The moon will ignite your imagination, inspiration and intuition.

At this time of year, some companies are making significant changes. Despite the anxiety and worry, you’ll benefit from switching things up. You’ll rise to the top, while some colleagues may not.

PISCES

You’ll be inspired spontaneously to go on a big adventure. You may also have to take care of some urgent work at home. Whether for a trip or renova tion, you’ll spend money this week.

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