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Lawmakers hear more pleas for assault weapon ban

By Peter Hancock

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SPRINGFIELD – A legislative committee on Thursday heard more witnesses call for a ban on high-power, semi-automatic rifles and large-capacity magazines, but some experts said that alone won’t solve the problem of violent crime in Illinois.

During its second hearing on a proposed assault weapon ban, an Illinois House committee, meeting in Chicago, heard from several officials who said public investment in marginalized communities and community-based programs that aim to stop cycles of violence also are needed.

“Unfortunately, community-based providers serving at-risk youth and emerging adults have lacked substantial investments for decades. Yet these programs have proven to be impactful and effective,” Delrice Adams, executive director of the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority, told the panel. “Community investment, diversionary criminal justice programming and evidence-based, trauma-informed treatment can reduce crimes related to illegal gun carrying. A deliberate investment must continue to be part of the gun violence prevention conversation.”

Adams spoke during a House JudiciaryCriminal Committee hearing on House Bill 5855, sponsored by Rep. Bob Morgan, D-Deerfield. It would ban the sale and possession of “assault weapons,” .50 caliber rifles, .50 caliber cartridges and high-capacity magazines. The bill provides a long list of firearms, both rifles and pistols, that would fall under the definition of “assault weapons.”

And starting 300 days after the bill takes effect, it would make it illegal to possess such a weapon or ammunition unless it is registered with the Illinois

State Police.

Kim Smith, director of programs at the University of Chicago Crime Lab, called gun violence a “public health crisis” in the United States, noting that its homicide rate is at least 7.5 times that of other industrialized nations and that guns account for 79 percent of those homicides.

“Here in Chicago, fully three quarters of shootings stem from an altercation that happens to take place within a reach of a gun,” she said. “One way to reduce gun violence is therefore to make the situations in which those arguments occur more forgiving. The best way to do that is to limit the widespread availability of illegal guns, particularly those equipped with high-capacity magazines. Without the presence of a gun, altercations would still happen, but they would be far less likely to result in death.”

But Smith said other actions are needed as well, including investments in social service programs that help people “de-escalate stressful situations before they lead to violence.”

One of the programs recently put into place in Illinois that aims to make those investments is the 2021 Reimagine Public Safety Act, administered by the Office of Firearm Violence Prevention within the Illinois Department of Human Services, which provides grants to organizations for violence prevention programs in 42 target communities both within and outside Chicago that have seen the highest rates of gun violence and homicides.

Chris Patterson, the assistant secretary who oversees that office, said some of the communities receiving those grants are already seeing dramatic declines in violent crime. But he argued that banning assault weapons is still a necessary step.

“Something for us to consider is, what kind of commonsense society are we creating for our children now that gun

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violence is the leading cause of their death,” he said. “Let’s help our communities that are trying so hard to help themselves by banning the weapons of mass destruction we loosely call assault weapons from the streets of this great state.”

The panel also heard from people directly affected by gun violence, including Maria Pike, a volunteer with the group Moms Demand Action, whose 24-yearold son was shot and killed in 2012 in Chicago’s Logan Square neighborhood.

“He was shot while trying to park in front of his new apartment,” she said.

“And that’s when my struggle began, because I wanted to understand why someone who didn’t know my son (shot) him multiple times. I don’t even know at this time how many bullets went through.”

That incident occurred just four months before the mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementar y School in Newtown, Connecticut.

The committee also heard from Marsha Lee, whose son was killed in 2008 in Harvey, Illinois.

“It’s been 14 years since my son has been killed and we still are here doing the same work, having the same conversation,” she said. “It’s a no-brainer to me.

I don’t understand why we have to fight the NRA and others to have commonsense reform.”

But the committee also heard from opponents of the bill, including Andrew Guadarrama, a 26-year-old Chicago resident who said the proposed law could actually endanger public safety because many residents, including those in highcrime neighborhoods, cannot rely on the police to protect them.

“Living in a lower income area of the city, I’ve heard gunshots many times.

I’ve had guns waved at me,” he said.

“When I try relying on law enforcement to protect me, every time it’s failed. Three instances I called the police to report gunshots outside of my home. Those three instances, police did not show up.”

The committee is scheduled to hold at least one more public hearing on Dec. 20 in Chicago. Lawmakers are expected to debate and possibly take action on the bill when they meet for a lame duck session starting Jan. 4.

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PITTSBURGH (AP) — And it came to pass — actually, quarterback Terry Bradshaw came to pass, but bear with us.

This is a story about football, culture and religion, so it seems right to begin with some biblical phrasing.

Thus, Bradshaw barely got off the pass, which was deflected in a collision between defender and receiver. Everyone thought the game was over except a hustling fullback, Franco Harris. He made an improbable shoestring catch and raced into the end zone, securing the Pittsburgh Steelers’ first-ever playoff win, the start of a long dynasty.

That was 50 years ago this Friday, on Dec. 23, 1972. But even though the NFL has officially designated it the greatest play in league history, it was bigger than that.

“Dec. 23 will henceforth be celebrated in Pittsburgh as the Feast of the Immaculate Reception,” legendary local sportscaster Myron Cope proclaimed.

He got the idea from a caller whose boyfriend had coined the name in a barroom victory celebration — putting a twist on the recently passed Catholic Feast of the Immaculate Conception, which marks the belief that the Virgin Mary was conceived without sin.

The coinage was as durable as it was instant, “using religious terminology to almost mythologize a sporting event,” said Anne Madarasz, chief historian and director of the Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum.

The Immaculate Reception crystallized the rise of the Steelers — even as their namesake industry was on the decline, as was the Pittsburgh of compact immigrant neighborhoods with multiple ethnic Catholic parishes.

By 1980, just as the Steelers were celebrating their fourth Super Bowl victory, Pittsburgh’s famed steel industry was moving from decline to all-out collapse.

Many young people moved out of the demoralized region in search of jobs across the country (helping build the Steelers’ national fan base, by the way).

Still, those who left and those who stayed had the memory of a play called immaculate — a story with a never-giveup moral.

“This was our cultural rally ing point,” said the Rev. Lou Vallone, a retired Catholic priest of the Diocese of Pittsburgh.

“It’s what kept us going as we saw our immigrant culture begin to dissipate, as the economics went down, the steel

mills closed, as people moved out into the suburbs, people moved out of the area,” said Vallone. He used to preside at Masses at St. Peter Church, the parish nearest the stadium, where the congregants included many game-day tailgaters, clad in Steelers’ black and gold.

The city’s and region’s population decreased in the years after the catch.

The ranks of Catholics — 40% of the region’s population in 1972 — dropped by about a third. Many ethnic and other parishes have closed or merged, and often merged again. A church named for the Immaculate Conception recently closed.

The region has taken on new economic drivers — education, medicine, energy.

But the mythology of the Immaculate Reception endures.

At the Pittsburgh International Airport, a statue immortalizing Franco Harris at the moment of his catch stands next to another historical figure, someone named George Washington.

And where Three Rivers Stadium once stood — now a sea of parking spaces near the Steelers’ current stadium — there’s a monument to the Immaculate Reception.

You might call it a shrine.

It includes a marker where fans who are so inclined can put their foot in the exact spot where Harris’ foot landed.

And as with the Immaculate Reception, people have been putting themselves in Harris’ cleats since they first poured onto the field in 1972, joining him in an end zone celebration.

“It’s not just him crossing the goal line, it’s the team and the city,” Madarasz said.

It’s hardly the only Catholic connection to the Steelers. “There was nobody more Catholic than the Chief,” Vallone said of the team’s legendary founder, Art Rooney.

And for decades, the team has practiced at St. Vincent College, a nearby Catholic school and home to a Benedictine abbey.

While the Immaculate Reception has a Catholic name, it also has an element of interfaith cooperation.

Sportscaster Cope was Jewish. Years later, he addressed the perennial controversy of whether the catch was even legitimate under NFL rules (depending on whether the ball touched the defender or receiver before bouncing to Harris).

In a New York Times essay, he posed an only-in-America question: “Was Franco Harris’ Immaculate Reception kosher?”

It was indeed, he insisted, after studying the film.

Religious and football iconography have merged long before praying coaches

had their day in the Supreme Court this year. Quarterback Doug Flutie’s 1984 “Hail Mary” touchdown pass to Gerard Phelan gave a legendary victory to a Catholic school, Boston College, over the University of Miami.

“Touchdown Jesus,” a large mural of Christ with his arms raised, is a landmark near the stadium of Notre Dame University, the Catholic school that long ago fielded the apocalyptic backfield, the Four Horsemen.

The Oakland Raiders, while on the losing end of the Immaculate Reception, may have benefited from divine help another time, if nicknames are to be believed. They won a 1978 game on a “Holy Roller” fumble that took a long, winding route through running back Pete Banaszak’s hands toward a teammate in the end zone. “I believe in the Big Guy,” Banaszak later said. “He was there.”

Vallone hears that kind of talk a lot, from fans as well as players. He’s even got a homily to go with it.

“If you want to believe God’s on your side in a football game or a soccer game, that’s fine, as long as you live your life on God’s side,” Vallone said.

Fans tailgating near the Immaculate Reception monument before the Steelers’ Dec. 11 game against the Ravens could readily recite the moment-by-moment details of the play. That includes those who saw it live, and those who weren’t even born then.

The 1972 game was subject to local blackout rules. But Buster Boots, living northwest of Pittsburgh in Ellwood City, recalled his family using a large antenna to catch the broadcast “on a big old 25-inch RCA TV with a picture coming in from Cleveland.”

After the play, “we were going nuts,” he recalled. “We got to see it live.”

John Michael of nearby Aliquippa said he saw the Immaculate Reception in person. He said there’s a good reason for the name.

“Probably because of Pittsburgh, you know,” he said. “A lot of ethnic groups, a lot of religions, a lot of churches and a lot of love.” ___ Associated Press religion coverage receives support through the AP’s collaboration with The Conversation US, with funding from Lilly Endowment Inc. The AP is solely responsible for this content.

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Ukraine War

Putin in Belarus, eyeing next steps in Ukraine war

By Hanna Arhirova and Vasilisa Stepanenko Associated Press

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin made a rare trip Monday to Moscow’s ally Belarus as his forces pursued their campaign to bombard Ukraine from the air amid a broad battlefield stalemate almost 10 months into the war.

Putin’s visit to Minsk came hours after Russia’s latest drone attack on Ukraine.

Moscow has been targeting Ukraine’s power grid since October as part of a strategy to deprive the country of heat and power during winter.

His brief trip could herald more military support for the Kremlin war effort, after Belarus provided Russia with a launching pad for the invasion of Ukraine last February.

Putin said he and Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko discussed forming “a single defense space” in the region but rejected claims that Moscow was poised to swallow its neighbor.

“Russia isn’t interested in any kind of merger, it’s not feasible,” Putin said.

PutinsaidthathesupportedLukashenko’s proposal to train the crews of Belarusian warplanes that already have been modified for using special warheads — a reference to nuclear weapons.

Earlier this year, Russia and Belarus have announced a plan to modernize Belarusian aircraft to make them nuclear-capable.

Lukashenko said Belarusian crews have been training with Russia to operate those planes modified to carry nuclear weapons.

Lukashenko thanked Putin for providing his military with Iskander short range missiles and S-400 air defense systems. He also said the countries agreed to continue hold joint military exercises.

Belarus is believed to have Soviet-era weapons stockpiles that could be useful for Moscow. Lukashenko, meanwhile, needs help with his country’s ailing economy.

It was a rare trip to Minsk by Putin, who usually receives Lukashenko in Russia.

Moscow has kept up its war effort despite Western sanctions and the supply of Western air defense systems to Ukrainian forces.

Sitting beside Lukashenko, Putin emphasized their close military-technical ties. He said they include not only mutual supplies of equipment but also joint work in high-tech military industries.

Analysts say the Kremlin might be seeking some kind of Belarusian military support for its Ukraine operations. But the winter weather and Russia’s depleted resources mean any big Russian attack probably won’t come soon, according to the Institute for the Study of War, a think

tank in Washington.

“The capacity of the Russian military, even reinforced by elements of the Belarusian armed forces, to prepare and conduct effective large-scale mechanized offensive operations in the next few months remains questionable,” it said in an assessment published Sunday.

It concluded that “it is unlikely that Lukashenko will commit the Belarusian military (which would also have to be re-equipped) to the invasion of Ukraine.”

In Ukraine, multiple explosive drones attacked the capital before dawn. The attack came three days after what Ukrainian officials described as one of Russia’s biggest assaults on Kyiv since the war started.

Russia launched 23 self-exploding drones over Kyiv while the city slept, but Ukrainian forces shot down 18 of them, the Kyiv city administration said on Telegram.

No major casualties were reported from the attack, although the Ukrainian president’s office said the war killed at least three civilians and wounded 11 elsewhere in the country between Sunday and Monday.

The drone barrage caused emergency power outages in 11 central and eastern regions, including the capital region, authorities said.

Monday was St. Nicholas Day, which marks the start of the Christmas holidays in Ukraine and is when children typically receive their first gifts hidden under pillows.

“This is how Russians congratulated our children on the holiday,” Serhii Kruk, the head of Ukraine’s State Emergency Service, wrote on Telegram, attaching photos of firefighters at a stricken infrastructure facility.

“In the night when everyone is waiting for a miracle, the terrorist country continues to terrorize the peaceful Ukrainian people,” said Ukraine’s human rights chief, Dmytro Lubinets.

U k r a i n ia n P re sident Volo dy my r Zelenskyy pleaded for Western countries to send sophisticated air defense systems as winter tightens its grip.

“A 100% air defense shield for Ukraine will be one of the most successful steps against Russian aggression,” Zelenskyy said by video link at a northern European regional threat conference in Latvia. “This step is needed right now.”

Wreckage from the downed drones damaged a road in the Solomianskyi district and broke windows in a multistory building in the Shevchenkyvskyi district of Kyiv, city officials said.

One drone hit the home of Olha and Ivan Kobzarenko, ages 84 and 83, in the outskirts of the capital. Ivan sustained a

head injury.

Their garage was destroyed and their dog, Malysh, was killed. Olha, speaking in her bedroom where shattered glass and blood covered the floor, said the blast flung the front gate into the house.

“I know that I am not alone,” she said.

“Everyone is suffering. Everyone.”

Nina Sobol, a 59-year-old clerk at one of Kyiv’s power companies, was going to work when the strikes happened. Like many of her colleagues, she waited outside while emergency services inspected damage.

“I feel really anxious,” she said. “Anxious because you never know at which moment there will be an incoming missile.”

Ukraine’s air force said on Telegram that its personnel were able to destroy 30 of at least 35 self-exploding drones that Russia launched across the country from the eastern side of the Azov Sea on Ukraine’s southeast coast. Russia is on the other side of the sea.

The Ukrainian military has reported increasing success in shooting down incoming Russian missiles and drones,

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Meanwhile, warships from Russia’s Pacific Fleet set off Monday for joint naval drills with China. The exercise follows a series of joint maneuvers that have highlighted growing military cooperation between Moscow and Beijing as they both face tensions with the United States.

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said the U.S. was treading on dangerous ground by getting involved in the war in Ukraine.

“This dangerous and shortsighted policy has put the U.S. and Russia on the brink of a direct confrontation,” Zakharova said in a statement Monday. “Moscow is calling on Joe Biden’s administration to soberly assess the situation and refrain from dangerous escalation.”

At the United Nations, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said he sees no prospect of talks to end the war in the immediate future.

“I strongly hope that in 2023, we’ll be able to reach peace in Ukraine,” Guterres said.

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TOYS FOR ADULTS

Not just for kids: Toymakers aim more products at grown-ups

BY ANNE D’INNOCENZIO ASSOCIATED PRESS

NEW YORK (AP) — Since the pandemic, Elizabeth Hulanick has turned to toys from her childhood to relieve stress.

She and her co-workers chip in to buy Legos at Target and play at their desks.

She also started playing with Silly Putty again, noting she felt comforted by the bouncy rubbery stu� that changes colors.

Even her American Girl doll called Samantha, which she keeps in her china cabinet, resonates more these days; she waited one year for her mother to buy her that doll when she was a child and now, she says, it served as a reminder to always be patient. “(This) probably will be with me forever. I always need something to be tinkering with, and that’s probably the safest bet for me to stick with a toy versus keep trying to figure out how to fi x cars or something like that,” the 37-year-old Piscataway, New Jersey resident said.

Long before the pandemic, many adults turned to toys from Legos to collectible items to tap into their inner childhood for comfort. But all the stresses from the health crisis accelerated and solidified the trend, according to Jim Silver, editor-inchief of TTPM, a toy review site.

And even as the pandemic’s threat ebbs, toy makers from Mattel’s American Girl to Build-a-Bear Workshop Inc. see adults’ interest in playthings as long-lasting and are creating new products, services and websites aimed for the older group.

This so-called “kid-adult” market is significant. Ages 18 and older represented 14% of U.S. toy industry sales, or $5.7 billion for the 12 months ending September 2022. It grew 19% since the 12 months ending September 2021, according to the NPD Group Inc., a market research firm. This group also enjoyed the second-fastest increase after customers ages 12 to 17.

Starting early this year, Mattel’s

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American Girl Cafe added more adult fare like beet and goat cheese salads and cocktails like Aperol spritzes and Bloody Marys after seeing adults show up without children. Last year, Build-a-Bear launched a website called Bear Cave for the 18-year-old and over, highlighting items like stu�ed rabbits holding a bottle of wine. And Basic Fun took a high-tech spin on the traditional Lite Brite toy from the 1960s and recreated it as wall art with thousands of pegs and 45 LED lights aimed at the adults in time for the holidays — with a $99 price tag.

Lego A/S has been steadily increasing its products for adults since 2020; it now has 100 sets, including intrepid space exploration and luxury cars.

“The pandemic certainly served as a catalyst for this trend as adults found themselves stuck at home with nothing else to do with a lot of time in their hands,” said Genevieve Cruz, senior director at Lego, which sees adults of all ages embracing the colorful building blocks.

“But we do believe that the trend goes beyond the pandemic. “ Executives say what makes this time di�erent is that consumers are really getting into the role-playing. Builda-Bear says adults are actually taking their stu�ed animals to bed. At American Girl, women get dressed up in outfits inspired by their favorite dolls and are bringing their dolls from their childhood to the cafes and sitting with them, said Jaime Cygielman, general manager and president at American Girl. They’re also bringing them to the doll hospital or the hair salon at the stores to have them repaired or have their hair coi�ed, she noted.

Such role-playing could be seen at a recent visit to the American Girl Cafe in Manhattan, where Marisa Dragos, 23, along with her childhood friend Lisa Costantino, 24, were eating lunch, with two of the dolls they borrowed from the store. They were visiting from Los Angeles. “(My mom) feels sad I’m still in my childhood bedroom because I can’t really a�ord to move out right now,” Dragos said. “I think it’s funny to me. I still have the dolls, just kind of sitting in my room, but I feel like they’ve grown with me. They are my little friends that I hang out with.”

Among the hottest items for adults: Star Wars and Harry Potter-themed Lego sets, plush items like Squishmallows — whimsical stu�ed creatures from Jazzwares — and action figures from the likes of Marvel, according to NPD.

McDonald’s is also tapping into this group, releasing adult Happy Meals in October with nostalgic figurines designed by the fashion brand Cactus Plant Flea Market. McDonald’s President and CEO Chris Kempczinski said the company sold half its supply of collectibles in the first four days of the promotion.

The toy industry, which generated annual sales of roughly $38 billion last year, could use some help from adults.

For the first nine months of this year, the number of toys sold slipped 3%, while spending rose by the same amount due to higher prices. That’s a big change from the first two years of the pandemic when sales soared as parents splurged on toys from board games to dolls to entertain their children who were staying close to home.

Sharon Price John, CEO of Build-a-Bear, said she started noticing adults buying the stu�ed animals for themselves five years ago and it’s only grown since. In response, the company is focusing its online business with the adult in mind.

In 2019, it launched its “After Dark” collection of edgy bears that one adult Valentine gives to another.

“There are many more teens and adults in our stores just enjoying the experience and not just with their families, like with each other,” John said.

Now, 40% of its total sales at Builda-Bear comes from adults and teens, up from 20% in 2012.

Finding that inner youth through toys is not just being embraced by consumers in their 20s to 40s.

Loren Brereton, 61, was recently visiting the American Girl store with her granddaughter Alana, 7. She said that during the pandemic, she took comfort looking at her own daughter’s dolls. She also pulled out some of her son’s Lego’s and other toys and played with them.

She is now thinking of buying a few playthings for herself.

“All of those games have brought me comfort when I was a kid, but, you know, sort of changed you at di�erent times when you needed it,” she said. “And you needed it.” _____ This story has been corrected to show that the name of the Build-a-Bear CEO is Sharon Price John. _____ AP Business Writer Dee-Ann Durbin in Detroit contributed to this article. ______ Follow Anne D’Innocenzio: http:// twitter.com/ADInnocenzio

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TUBE TALK

TV holiday movies

BY PAULA HENDRICKSON CONTRIBUTOR

While Hallmark Channel is still king of TV Christmas movies, Lifetime and UPtv, also commission a lot of original holiday movies each year. With GAC Family now in the mix, plus CBS, Netflix, HBOMax, BET+, and others, there’s an estimated 120 new movies coming out this season alone.

Hallmark usually adds about 40 new titles per year, between Hallmark and Hallmark Movies & Mysteries. Leadership changes at the network didn’t reduce the number of movies they add each year, but you will start to see more inclusivity as the network works to better reflect its audiences.

This year, Lifetime added 26 new originals to its holiday lineup, while UPtv added 17 holiday movies.

GAC Family has 18 new Christmas movies debuting this holiday season,

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many with familiar faces from past Hallmark Christmas movies, including Candance Cameron Bure, who starred in numerous Hallmark movies over the years. That’s no surprise, since GAC Family was founded by former Hallmark exec, Bill Abbott, who apparently maintained good relationships with several of Hallmark’s go-to actors.

Bure made news this fall when – replying to a question about whether her Christmas movies at GAC might feature LGBTQ+ couples like other networks are starting to do – she said GAC would keep “traditional marriages” at the core of it movies. The actress maintains her comment was taken out of context, but commented about wanting to put “Christianity” back into Christmas movies. Whether that means focusing less on secular celebrations, or adding more evangelical messages was unclear.

However, Bure’s comment about traditional marriages was enough to motivate actor Neal Bledsoe – who’s appeared in several Hallmark and GAC Family movies and recently co-starred in CBS’ Must Love Christmas – to announce he will no longer work for GAC Family.

If anything, the Bure/GAC Family controversy has forced all studios that make holiday films – and the networks and outlets that air or stream them – to look beyond the conventional holiday tropes, and to develop heartwarming stories that all people can enjoy.

Next time you curl up in front of your TV to lose yourself in a Christmas fantasy world where the snow is always (fake) flu� y and fresh, love is in the air, the people are wearing red, green, or sparkling holiday finery, and there are so many Christmas decorations and cookies that you can practically smell the

Go Guide

December 21- 27

Illuminated: A Lighted Garden Experience

Winter Solstice Poetry Caroling

Enjoy winter adventures without the cold!

Test your skating skills at Discovery Center’s new indoor Sock Skating Rink! No ice, no shoes, just slip-sliding fun with friends on this high-tech synthetic polymer surface.

After a few spins around the rink, enjoy creating holiday crafts based on cultures around the world. These activities will be offered daily between 10:00 am and 3:00 pm.

Illuminated is Anderson Gardens’ wintertime lights experience, featuring dramatic uplighting and thousands of white string lights woven throughout the landscape and canopy of the Garden.

New this year – Made-to-order Woodfire Pizza and a rotating schedule of food trucks each night. Dine in our Visitor Center with a view of the Illuminated Lights.

“Chugro and her Acolytes” will be at Walker Park to hand out poetry scripts, hold a quick rehearsal and then lead poetry carolers through the neighborhood. “Chugro and her Acolytes” will also teach the community a “snow dance.” This is a free, inclusive, “all ages” event. Bundle up because it takes place entirely outside.

Anderson Japanese Gardens 318 Spring Creek Rd. Rockford, IL 61107 December 21 - December 30 (815) 229-9390

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

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Winter Wonderland

Discovery Center Museum 711 N. Main St. Rockford, IL 61103 December 21 - December 30 (815) 963-6769

cinnamon, gingerbread, and pine, think about how – or if – you’d fit into that scenario. Everyone should be welcome at Christmas, and in Christmas movies.

Even people who get caught publicly saying something that they (hopefully) will later regret.

A few other places you can find new Christmas movies this year: Freevee, OWN, VH1, Comedy Central, Paramount Network and more. Even AppleTV+ is in the game with Will Ferrell and Ryan Reynolds’ Spirited.

At this point, there are probably more channels airing original holiday movies than not. It’s supposed to be bitterly cold the next few days, so grab the remote, cuddle under an afghan, and you might find yourself wondering how to narrow down your Christmas movie options.

May your holidays be brighter than the ones you see on screen.

Walker Park 1500 Myott Ave. Rockford, IL 61103 Wednesday, December 21 (779) 772-0716

Shop

Toad Hall Books and Records 2106 Broadway Rockford, IL 61104 (815) 226-1259 Toad Hall has been Rockford’s premier record and book store for over 30 years. We carry tons of records, cd’s, cassettes, 8-tracks, books, comic books, D&D stuff, dvd’s, vhs tapes, movie posters, vintage toys and magazines.

Eat

Sisters Thai Cafe 514 E. State St. Rockford, IL 61104 (779) 774-3927 A locally owned, family operated restaurant serving authentic Thai and Laotian food. Everything is made fresh to order from famous family recipes.

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The Rock River Times. December 21, 2022

Further thoughts on pruning fruit trees

BY GRANT MCCARTY CONTRIBUTOR

Fruit tree pruning, which can be done in Northern Illinois from now until March 1st, can require some additional thoughts and strategies that you might be unfamiliar with if this is your first time pruning. As a reminder, you should focus on only removing 30-40% of limbs from the tree each year. More than this and the tree may not be able to heal those cuts and move to it’s next growth stage this spring. You are also pruning to let more light in which may mean removing dominant branches.

A nother approach to pruning is “productivity vs. tolerance.” Many of the fruit trees that I help residents with

have been neglected for years and are 25-30 feet tall with many large limbs that should have been removed more than a decade ago. If your tree is in this situation, robust pruning may not make much of a di�erence and you may physically be unable to take out the large limbs that are needed to be removed. I call this ‘tolerance pruning’ where you give the tree some pruning but only what you are able to get without a ladder. ‘Productivity pruning’ can be done for trees maybe less than 10 years of age where over 3-4 years of pruning 30-40% each year you can get them into the shape they need to be. Sometimes we see home orchards with both trees that will be approached as productivity and tolerance.

If your trees would be ‘tolerance pruned’, you should expect that yields may never be what you want. If that’s the case, you might consider replacing this variety with a newly planted tree this spring of a dwarf and semi-dwarf to start over.

I am an advocate of taking photos of your fruit trees before you start pruning. As pruning season just started, you have some time to take these photos and determine what limbs will need to come out instead of pruning without a plan. Taking the photos on a sunny day will further let you see where any shade is and allow you to recognize limbs that should be eliminated. After you’ve taken these photos, you can color code them in

programs like Microsoft Paint, a tablet, or even on your phone.

I color code based on a central trunk, sca�old-lateral branches, dead wood, broken limbs, and water sprouts-suckers.

All fruit trees will have a central leader (sometimes more than one) and o� the central leader will be sca�old branches that will contain the buds of your apples, pears, peaches, cherries, and plums.

There are wonderful guides out there that can help you understand more what these terms mean. Next week will continue our discussion on the limbs to be removed.

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

ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

Another call for action

BY DRS. ROBERT & SONIA VOGL

ILLINOIS RENEWABLE ENERGY ASSOCIATION CONTRIBUTORS

Last week’s article pointed to concerns raised regarding the optimistic projections of a rapid transition out of fossil fuels and into renewable energy sources.

The major objective of this rapid transition is to avoid experiencing the worst consequences of a warming climate.

While the public accepts the need to curb the planet’s rising temperature, fossil fuel interests and others continue to downgrade the need to address climate

change. Recent reports indicate global temperatures are on a trajectory to exceed the stated goal of keeping temperature increases below 1.5°C. In her 2011 book The Weather of the Future climatologist Heidi Cullen explained the science behind long term forecasting and why predictive models covering the century should be trusted in the same way as are daily local weather forecasts.

If watching the current news on weather conditions fails to convince society to take appropriate action, she provides another approach as a means to stimulate

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action. She asked experts in the field to identify the most likely places on the globe where intense impacts from climate change are most likely to occur. In the United States New York and the Central Valley of California were selected.

A modified version of her prediction for August, 2027, for the Central Valley of California is provided to illustrate what is projected. Sacramento and much of the Southwest are expected to be trapped in heat with new high temperatures recorded nearly every day. A high pressure system and unseasonably warm air mass will settle over the region along with an increase of monsoonal moisture from the Gulf of California and the Baja region. The moisture will be carried over southern and central California and lift temperatures to higher overnight levels.

Excessively humid conditions during the daytime will devastate the nation’s largest agricultural producing area as photosynthesis shuts down when temperatures exceed 86°F. High temperatures would adversely impact grape growing, devastating the wine industry and adversely impacting other crops.

Timing of other threats to the area is less certain. The Central Valley of California is a former peat bog on which dams were built to prevent ocean waters from entering. Rich soils gave rise to

a major agricultural area providing fruits, vegetables and lettuce for much of the country. Irrigation provides water for agriculture and communities. But drought conditions and economic growth are reducing the availability of fresh water. The peat soils are collapsing, sinking the dams that hold back the sea waters which are rising and could flood the area. If a long expected earthquake occurs the area would be devastated.

If the e�ort to transition out of fossil fuels and into renewable energy does not occur as quickly as scientists believe is essential, society will have to adjust to stresses from climate change. As often cited the quickest and least costly approach to cutting carbon emission comes from conservation and energy e�ciency and should be more aggressively pursued. High energy, fertilizer and food prices along with rising interest rates are having an adverse impact on the economy making life more stressful for citizens. In his book Any Way You Slice It Stan Cox makes the case for rationing.

If the predicted 2027 adverse impacts of climate change on the productivity of the Central Valley of California occur, they could stimulate support for a rationing program which could arrive sooner if public support for it develops.

December 21, 2022 The Rock River Times. n n n ROCK VALLEY COLLEGE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT STATEMENT OF REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES For the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2022 (in dollars) Liability Operations & Auxiliary Restricted Protection & Capital Bond & Education Maintenance Enterprises Purposes Audit Settlement Projects Interest

Fund 01 Fund 02 Fund 05 Fund 06 Fund 11 Fund 12 Fund 03 * Fund 04 Fund Balances July 1, 2021 36,945,519 131,471 4,469 48,789 4,775,289 21,737,105 6,241,317 Prior Period Adjustment - Fund Balances July 1, 2021, as restated 36,945,519 131,471 4,469 48,789 4,775,289 21,737,105 6,241,317 Audited Revenue by Source: Local Government: Current Taxes 18,099,831 3,869,268 50,911 12,055,980 All Other Local Revenue 265,251 377 1,785 126,308 50,000 Total Local Government 18,365,082 3,869,645 1,785 126,308 50,911 12,105,980 State Government: ICCB 8,759,445 682,376 3,347,662 All other state revenue 11,885,594 1,220,140 800,498 882,826 Total State Government 20,645,039 1,902,516 800,498 4,230,488 Federal Government; Federal Revenue 738,110 17,309,478 18,710 Total Federal Government 738,110 17,309,478 18,710 Tuition, Fees & Other: Student Tuition & Fees 16,002,715 1,161,095 1,575,671 321,912 Other Sources 444,010 1,163,179 1,639,748 162,821 1 16,799 809,038 Total Tuition, Fees & Other 16,446,725 2,324,274 3,215,419 162,821 1 338,711 809,038 Total Revenue 55,456,846 8,096,435 4,755,812 21,829,095 50,912 338,711 12,933,728 Audited Expenditures by Program: Instruction 22,486,765 65,129 598,432 Academic Support 3,950,099 57 Student Services 5,276,908 30,131 507,830 Public Service/Continuing Ed 593,422 2,503,081 4,136,334 Auxiliary Services 76 1,493,955 Operations & Maintenance 19,699 7,775,874 1,216 72,811 5,985,838 Institutional Support 10,913,334 320,561 756,626 3,141,763 38,000 1,114,120 21,343 12,162,427 Scholarships, grants, waivers (19,621) 14,105,085 Total Expenditures 43,220,682 8,096,435 4,848,979 22,490,660 38,000 1,186,931 6,007,181 12,162,427 Revenues Over (Under) Expenditures 12,236,164 (93,167) (661,565) 12,912 (1,186,931) (5,668,470) 771,301 Transfers (13,371,085) 2,700,000 - 8,171,085 Fund Balance June 30, 2022 (UFRS Basis) 35,810,598 38,304 2,042,904 61,701 3,588,358 24,239,720 7,012,618 * Includes Operations & Maintenance (Restricted) and Protection, Health & Safety Funds Illinois Community College District No. 511, includes counties of Winnebago, Boone, DeKalb, McHenry, Stephenson and Ogle, in the State of Illinois

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TOTAL 69,883,959 69,883,959 34,075,990 443,721 34,519,711 12,789,483 14,789,058 27,578,541 18,066,298 18,066,298 19,061,393 4,235,596 23,296,989 103,461,539 23,150,326 3,950,156 5,814,869 7,232,837 1,494,031 13,855,438 28,468,174 14,085,464 98,051,295 5,410,244 (2,500,000) 72,794,203

ROCK VALLEY COLLEGE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT For the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2022 Full-time Tax Revenues: Extensions Rates Enrollment Data Headcount Equivalent Education Fund $14,994,830 0.2300 Summer, 2021 4,788 2,359 Operations and Maintenance Fund 2,607,807 0.0400 Fall, 2021 18,134 4,773 Bond and Interest Fund 11,951,457 0.1837 Spring, 2022 16,632 4,297 Liability, Protection, and Settlement Fund - 0.0000 Audit Fund 51,201 0.0008 Annual Staff Data: Full-Time Cont. Part-Time Protection, Health and Safety (Levy) - 0.0000 364 247 Adjustment for Overextended Tax 70,429 0.0019 $29,675,724 $0.4564 Rock Valley College’s Vision, Mission and Strategic Priorities • As the District’s Community College, we make a difference through teaching, learning and leading.

• Our Mission is to be an educational leader in providing quality, accessible lifelong learning opportunities, cultural enrichment and support for economic and technological development. We accomplish our mission by providing the highest quality programs and services to: • Define and make public RVC’s goals for student persistence and completion based on RVC’s mission, student population, and educational offerings.

• Continue curriculum alignment with area high schools, evaluating the project’s effectiveness in reducing the number of high school students placing into developmental courses upon matriculating to RVC. • Using ICCB grant funding, partner with NIU and regional community colleges to advance curriculum alignment.

• Develop strategies to increase completion for select AAS degree seekers.

• Ensure accountability for quality academic programs that meet regional workforce needs, efficient in operations, and with an acceptable cost/value ratio.

• Develop a “career college” program to increase interest and enrollment into Professional Programs & Studies and provide higher education opportunities for students not interested in immediate transfer to baccalaureate degree programs.

• Assess student’s achievement of RVC’s Diversity, Student Learning Outcome through curricular and co-curricular programs.

• Develop a plan for offering comprehensive support to students with disabilities.

• Initiate strategies that support student achievement of college and career goals - President Obama’s “completion agenda”.

• Utilize environmental data and predictive modelingn to determine annual enrollment goals.

• Implement plan to increase the number of new, non-traditional students; the percent of all students persisting and being retained; and reduce the identified achievement gaps.

• Implement strategies to enhance first-year stsudent success as demonstrated by increased persistence and retention, GPA and completion/graduation rates for 1st year cohorts.

• Develop a plan to increase targeting of market specific initiatives and to increase the RVC brand/visibility of the region.

• Partner with community organizations to increase work-force development for job creation and employee retention.

• Monitor business plans for non-credit programs (i.e. Truck Driver Training, Business Professional Institute and the Center for Learning and Retirement) to work toward fiscal self-sufficiency.

• Determine RVC’s current job placement rates for both credit and non-credit programs and, based on job placement data, create a revised student support structure and enhancements for career programs.

• Identify strategies that support implementation of performance-based funding based on ICCB accountability measures.

• Implement next phase of emergency preparedness crime and violence prevention programming for students and employees.

• Recruit and hire diverse faculty and staff to create a more inclusive and diverse campus • Implement professional development programs for supervisors and staff at the college • Implement the College’s Wellness Program as an effort to promote a healthier, more satisfied workforce thereby reducing health care costs and increasing productivity Illinois Community College District No. 511, includes counties of Winnebago, Boone, DeKalb, McHenry, Stephenson and Ogle, in the State of Illinois

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The Rock River Times. December 21, 2022 Government Notices

Virtual Public Meeting The Illinois Department of Transportation will be conducting a virtual public meeting to provide project status updates regarding Phase II Engineering Design and Planning of the Reconstruction of I-39 in Winnebago County, Illinois.

JANUARY 18TH, 2023 PRESENTATION BEGINS AT 4:00 PM CST PRE-REGISTRATION WITH A VALID EMAIL ADDRESS IS REQUIRED. TO REGISTER, PLEASE FOLLOW THE LINK AT https://idot.click/I39Meeting, OR SCAN THE QR CODE BELOW.

The I-39 Reconstruction Web Page is located at: https://idot.click/I39Rockford

PURPOSE PROJECT STATUS UPDATE - REVIEW PROJECT ADDENDUMS REVIEW EXHIBITS - QUESTION & ANSWER SESSION This meeting will be held in a virtual format. The meeting will include personnel from IDOT and exhibits will be available for review. The meeting will include a question-and-answer session. If you are unable to attend the virtual public meeting, you may view the materials on the project website at https://idot.click/I39Rockford. Received comments will become part of the public record.

Persons with a disability planning to attend and needing special accommodations should contact Becky Marruffo, Program Development Engineer, Illinois Department of Transportation, 819 Depot Avenue, Dixon, IL 61021 at least three (3) days prior to the meeting. The contact may be in writing, by telephone at (815) 284-5307, or by telecommunications device for the deaf (TTY) (815) 284-1667.

   Regional Alternative School (RAS) 300 Heart Blvd., Loves Park, Il. 61111 Annual Statement of Affairs Summary for Fiscal Year Ending on June 30, 2022 Number of Full-time Certified staff: 16 Number of Part-time Certified staff: 0 Number of Non-Certified staff: 10 Gross Payments to Staff – Certified: Less than $25,000 = M. Conerton; J. Ison; L. Johnson; R. Longhenry; M. Macuha; S. Moore; T. Thompson $25,000-$39,999 = B. Rogers; A. Schnorr $40,000-$59,999 = K. Cullen; T. Klotz; C. Knuth; M. Whitman; S. Schor; $60,000-$89,999 = M. Martin; D. Hooks Gross Payments to Staff Non-Certified: less than $25,000 = S. Casas; M. Beaudry; L. Santos; T. Sockwell; R. Whittington; D. Williams; K. Williams $ 2 5 , 0 0 0 - $ 3 9 , 9 9 9 = V. Duron-Ontiveros $40,000-$59,999 = A. Murray; M. Vrasich Local Revenues Sources: Local - $243,973; State - $1,214,309; Total Revenues - $1,458,232 To t a l D i s b u r s e m e n t s : $1,147,988 Person, Firm or Corporation Paid over $2500 during Fiscal Year: Amazon Capital Services $6,846.15 Benning Group $7,200.00 Bocavox $17,400.00 Comcast $9,306.00 Country Mutual Insurance Company $3,777.77 Delta Dental $5,347.00 Edgenuity Inc $46,750.00 Harlem Cons. School District #122 $72,579.00 IL. Municipal Ret. Fund $14,968.04 QBS LLC $2,950.00 Quartz Health Benefit Plans Corp. $134,060.88 RingCentral Inc. $3,161.49 Stateline Copy Products $4,698.88 Teachers’ Retirement System $5,846.58 Mr. Scott Bloomquist Fiscal Agent 23276R TRRT 12/21    Career Education Associates of North Central Illinois (CEANCI) 300 Heart Blvd., Loves Park, IL. 61111 Annual Statement of Affairs Summary for Fiscal Year Ending on June 30, 2022 Number of Full-time Certified staff: 1 Number of Non-Certified staff: 2 Gross Payments to Staff – Certified: $90,000 and over = Hartfiel, M. Non-Certified: $25,000 $39,999 = J. Zinke; $40,000 - $50,000 = B. Mead Local Revenues Sources: Local - $ 53,527; State - $ 884,483; Federal - $ 898,471; Total Revenues - $ 1,836,481 Total Disbursements: $ 1,849,234 Person, Firm or Corporation Paid over $2500 during Fiscal Year: 3PI Tech Solutions $12,688.97 425 Manufacturing $7,852.10 American Heart Association $3,397.96 American Red Cross $3,322.00 Anatomy Warehouse $12,399.20 Anderson Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram $22,038.24 Apple Inc. $5,318.00 B & H Photo $30,479.89 B.E. Publishing $3,995.00 Baileigh Industrial $32,228.97 Belvidere School District

$207,947.87 Benning Group $9,000.00 Boone-Winnebago Regional Office of Education $21,294.06 Byron School District $32,701.10 ByteSpeed $20,720.00 Camera Craft $4,609.43 Career Safe $6,825.00 CAS $4,015.00 CDW Government $47,350.51 CDX-Jones and Bartlett Learning $2,995.95 Certiport $56,652.47 City of Loves Park $5,900.00 Code HS Inc $3,250.00 Connection $26,090.71 Corcoran, Craig $3,108.50 COTG $3,623.00 DiaMedical USA $20,567.64 Educators of Beauty $7,568.00 Electude $5,146.69 Goodheart-Wilcox Publisher $5,309.31 Gordon Flesch Company $4,045.00 Grizzly $5,884.73 Growers Supply $4,264.88 GSC $46,550.00 Guler Appliance Company $4,638.95 H2I Group $14,069.25 Hamblock $3,202.03 Harlem Consolidated School District $14,576.32 Hononegah School District $2,501.40 Hubert $31,706.23 Idesign Solutions $12,437.87 Illinois Bank & Trust $56,034.25 IL Municipal Retirement Fund $7,582.93 Interpretive Simulations $3,264.55 ItSavvy $8,029.00 Jacob Morgan $6,700.00 JourneyEd.com Inc $6,919.97 Kaplan Early Learning Company $2,665.49 Learn Engines $8,245.18 Lee Dixon $2,500.00 Lulzbot $4,265.58 Magee, Christina $5,420.88 Maker Bot $3,390.53 Marco Technologies LLC $3,306.56 Midwest Technology Products $6,725.50 Midwest Tents & Events $5,193.76 Milwaukee Bucks $2,700.00 Modern Beauty Companies $32,700.00 MSC Industrial Supply $33,376.45 NASCO $10,632.92 Nicholson Hardware $56,788.28 North Boone School District $19,256.00 Northern Illinois Tractor & Equipment $17,644.00 PDS $87,140.86 Project Lead the Way $19,845.50 Quartz Health Benefit Plans $21,230.16 Reality Works $32,395.92 Restaurant Supply $16,056.82 Rockford Country Club $7,211.20 Rockford Park District $7,423.00 Rockford Public Schools $21,956.00 Rockler Woodworking & Hardware $4,405.20 Sherline $6,154.61 Shi.com $8,089.74 Sirchie $4,553.57 SnapOn Industrial $22,198.38 South Beloit School District $35,060.00 Stahls $3,071.71 Supplies on the Fly $6,218.44 TestOut.com $4,132.00 The Hardwood Connection $5,862.00 Thinknut $2,500.00 Tormach Inc $2,895.00 Trafera $16,770.00 TSA Vending $5,219.00 UB Tech $3,928.05 Uniwest Enterprises $8,882.96 Vex Robotics $9,039.74 Vixen $6,300.00 Weldstar $48,242.98 Windstar Lines $29,022.54 Winnebago School District $12,841.82 Woodcraft Supply LLC $7,677.72 World Point $14,429.59

Xello $6,876.25 YouScience Precision Exams $4,950.00 Mr. Scott Bloomquist Fiscal Agent; Ms. Marjorie Hartfiel Director 23277R TRRT 12/21    REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS LIABILITY CLAIMS ADMINISTRATIONS RFP NO.: 1222-L-121 Proposals will be received until 11:00 a.m., local time, on January 10, 2023 at the office of the Central Services Manager, City Hall Building, 425 East State Street, 4th floor, Rockford, Illinois 61104. At that time and place, all proposals received will be publicly opened and read aloud.

Proposals will be accepted until the specified opening time and date. Any bidder attempting to deliver after the opening time and date will be refused.

Proposal forms may be obtained via email or on the City website to: https://rockfordil. gov/city-departments/finance/ central-services/purchasing/ open-bidsrfps/ larry.graham@ rockfordil.gov, or at the office of the Central Services Manager (City Hall, 425 East State Street, Rockford, IL, 61104).

Proposals must be enclosed in a sealed envelope and marked with the name of the RFP, and the RFP number.

Each vendor shall submit with their proposal the information specified in the bid documents for compliance with the laws of the State of Illinois on Fair Employment Practices and with the City of Rockford’s Ordinance on Equal Employment and Business Opportunity. Any proposal which fails to include the compliance items properly completed will not be read and will not be considered.

The City of Rockford reserves the right to accept or reject any and all proposals and to waive technicalities.

23278R TRRT 12/21    BOONE-WINNEBAGO COUNTIES REGIONAL OFFICE OF EDUCATION ANNUAL INSTITUTE FUND REPORT July 1, 2021-June 30, 2022 BEGINNING BALANCE JULY 1, 2021 $629,735 REVENUE: Licenses and Permits $93,967 Interest 1,566 TOTAL REVENUE $95,533 EXPENDITURES: Purchased Services $1,464 Supplies and Materials 1,466 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $2,930 FUND BALANCE JUNE 30, 2022 $722,338 Dated this 15th day of December 2022 /s/ Scott Bloomquist SCOTT BLOOMQUIST Regional Superintendent Subscribed and sworn to be before this 15th day of December 2022 /s/ Denise Rux Denise Rux Notary Public Expiration date: 8/19/2024 23279R TRRT 12/21

Public Notices    SEIZING AGENCY CASE NO. 22-012987 NOTICE OF PENDING FORFEITURE TO: Nico Viveros, 901 Wood Ave., Machesney Park, IL 61115 hereby known as claimant.

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT FORFEITURE PROCEEDINGS ARE NOW PENDING AGAINST THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY: Description (including VIN, serial or model no.) $46,883.00 U.S. Currency (Value: $46,883.00); 4 Gold and Diamond Chains (Val-

ue: $4,000.00) Reason: (2) If money, things of value, books, records, or research products and materials including formulas, microfilm, tapes or data were seized, that the items seized were used or intended to be used to violate the Cannabis Control Act or the Controlled Substances Act. (3) If anything of value was seized, that the items seized were furnished or intended to be furnished by any person in exchange for cannabis or a controlled substance in violation of the Cannabis Control Act or the Controlled Substances Act, or a proceed traceable to such an exchange in violation of either of these acts.

(4) If money, negotiable instruments, or securities were seized, that the things were used, or intended to be used to commit or in any manner facilitate a felony violation of the Cannabis Control Act or any violation of the Controlled Substances Act. (5) If a substance containing cannabis or a controlled substance was seized, that the substance was produced, manufactured, delivered, distributed, dispensed, or possessed in violation of the Cannabis Control Act or the Controlled Substances Act. (6) If any raw materials, products, or any equipment were seized, that the items seized were produced, delivered, or possessed in connection with any substance containing cannabis in violation of the Cannabis Control Act. This property was seized by law enforcement authorities on 9/27/2022, at the location of 1607 Stratford Ave., Winnebago County, IL. This property has been determined to be subject to forfeiture under the provisions of the Controlled Substances Act or the Cannabis Control Act for one or more of the reasons set forth in the attached document.

SUMMARY OF PROCEDURAL RIGHTS If you have an ownership in any item listed above, any interest you may have may be forfeited unless you file a verified claim for the return of the property with the Drug Asset Forfeiture Unit of the Winnebago County State’s Attorney whose address is 400 West State Street, Rockford, IL 61101, setting forth your interest in the property and the reasons why your interest is not subject to forfeiture. You have forty-five days from receipt of this notice to file the verified claim with the State’s Attorney.

If you fail to file the claim within 45 days ofreceipt of this notice, any interest you may have in the property will be forfeited to the State of Illinois.

SIGNED: Lafakeria Vaughn LAFAKERIA VAUGHN CHIEF of the CIVIL BUREAU, On behalf of, J. HANLEY STATE’S ATTORNEY DATED: November 21, 2022 23241R TRRT 12/21    ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a beauty salon business in said County and State under the name of House of Hair at the following post office addresses: 1623 Sandy Hollow Rd., Rockford, IL 61109; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Jordan Oslund; Sarah Jack SIGNED: Jordan Oslund 12/1/22 SIGNED: Sarah Jack 12/1/22 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 1st day of December, A.D. 2022.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk Melissa Boes, Deputy Clerk 23267R TRRT 12/28

December 21, 2022 The Rock River Times. n n n SEIZING AGENCY CASE NO. 22-012987 NOTICE OF PENDING FORFEITURE TO: Nico Viveros, 901 Wood Ave., Machesney Park, IL 61115 hereby known as claimant.

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT FORFEITURE PROCEEDINGS ARE NOW PENDING AGAINST THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY: Description (including VIN, serial or model no.) $46,883.00 U.S. Currency (Value: $46,883.00); 4 Gold and Diamond Chains (Value: $4,000.00) Reason: (2) If money, things of value, books, records, or research products and materials including formulas, microfilm, tapes or data were seized, that the items seized were used or intended to be used to violate the Cannabis Control Act or the Controlled Substances Act. (3) If anything of value was seized, that the items seized were furnished or intended to be furnished by any person in exchange for cannabis or a controlled substance in violation of the Cannabis Control Act or the Controlled Substances Act, or a proceed traceable to such an exchange in violation of either of these acts.

(4) If money, negotiable instruments, or securities were seized, that the things were used, or intended to be used to commit or in any manner facilitate a felony violation of the Cannabis Control Act or any violation of the Controlled Substances Act. (5) If a substance containing cannabis or a controlled substance was seized, that the substance was produced, manufactured, delivered, distributed, dispensed, or possessed in violation of the Cannabis Control Act or the Controlled Substances Act. (6) If any raw materials, products, or any equipment were seized, that the items seized were produced, delivered, or possessed in connection with any substance containing cannabis in violation of the Cannabis Control Act. This property was seized by law enforcement authorities on 9/27/2022, at the location of 1607 Stratford Ave., Winnebago County, IL. This property has been determined to be subject to forfeiture under the provisions of the Controlled Substances Act or the Cannabis Control Act for one or more of the reasons set forth in the attached document.

SUMMARY OF PROCEDURAL RIGHTS If you have an ownership in any item listed above, any interest you may have may be forfeited unless you file a verified claim for the return of the property with the Drug Asset Forfeiture Unit of the Winnebago County State’s Attorney whose address is 400 West State Street, Rockford, IL 61101, setting forth your interest in the property and the reasons why your interest is not subject to forfeiture. You have forty-five days from receipt of this notice to file the verified claim with the State’s Attorney.

If you fail to file the claim within 45 days ofreceipt of this notice, any interest you may have in the property will be forfeited to the State of Illinois.

SIGNED: Lafakeria Vaughn LAFAKERIA VAUGHN CHIEF of the CIVIL BUREAU, On behalf of, J. HANLEY STATE’S ATTORNEY DATED: November 21, 2022 23241R TRRT 12/21 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS MIDFIRST BANK; Plaintiff, vs.

UNKNOWN HEIRS AND/OR LEGATEES OF RICHARD K. REEVES, DECEASED; WILLIAM REEVES; LIAM CARL REEVES; GAVYN THOMAS REEVES; STATE OF ILLINOIS; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS; Defendants, 22 FC 23 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, January 26, 2023 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: LOT TWO (2) IN BLOCK TWENTY-EIGHT (28) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF CHURCHILL PLACE, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF A PART OF THE EAST HALF (1/2) OF SECTION 25, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, LYING BETWEEN CHARLES STREET AND NORTHWESTERN RAILWAY, THE PLAT OF WHICH IS RECORDED IN BOOK 5 OF PLATS ON PAGE 22 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. P.I.N. 11-25453-011.

Commonly known as 1109 16th Street, Rockford, IL 61104.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. 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 Ms. Tammy Brown, Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, LOGS Legal Group, LLP, 2121 Waukegan Road, Bannockburn, Illinois 60015. (847) 291-1717. 21-095379 ADC INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3209358 P23273R TRRT 1/4 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS NEWREZ LLC D/B/A SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING Plaintiff, -v.HAROLD E. HOLLINGSWORTH, REBEKAH L. HOLLINGSWORTH, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendant 2022 FC 0000123 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 17, 2022, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on January 26, 2023, 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: LOTS TEN (10), ELEVEN (11) AND TWELVE (12)

IN BLOCK TWO (2) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF SUNSET HILL SECOND ADDITION BEING A SUBDIVISION OF A PART OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 17 AND A PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 18, BOTH IN TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH ADDITION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 19 OF PLATS ON PAGE 121 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 4241 COMPTON AVENUE, ROCKFORD, IL 61101 Property Index No. 11-17329-012, 11-17-329-013 and 11-17-329-014 The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $60,942.59.

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 acquiring 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 JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 30 N. LASALLE STREET, SUITE 3650, Chicago, IL, 60602 (312) 541-9710. Please refer to file number 21 8540.

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.

JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC 30 N. LASALLE STREET, SUITE 3650 Chicago IL, 60602 312-541-9710 E-Mail: ilpleadings@johnsonblumberg.com Attorney File No. 21 8540 Case Number: 2022 FC 0000123 TJSC#: 42-4617 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 0000123 I3209719 P23274R TRRT 1/4 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION Plaintiff, -v.TIMOTHY MILLER, SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF SANFORD GEORGE, DECEASED, SHERYL L GEORGE, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF SANFORD GEORGE, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, ANTONIO EVANS, ANTWON GEORGE, DARIAN GEORGE, REGINALD CLARK, CAMERON CLEINMARK, CIARA BENSON Defendant 22 FC 0000026 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 17, 2022, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on January 27, 2023, 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: Lots One (1) and Two (2) in Block Six (6) as designated upon the Plat of J. B. Whitehead’s Second Addition, the Plat of which is recorded in Book 12 of Plats on Page 42 in the Recorders Office of Winnebago County, Illinois, excepting therefrom the following: Part of the aforementioned Lot Two (2) in Block Six (6) as designated upon the Plat of J.B. Whitehead’s Second Addition bounded as follows: Beginning at the Northwest corner of Lot 2; thence Southerly along the Westerly line of Lot 2 to the Southwest corner of Lot 2; thence Easterly along the South line of Lot 2, ten feet; thence Northerly parallel with the West line of Lot 2 to a point in the North line of Lot 2 located ten feet Easterly of the Northwest

corner of Lot 2; thence Westerly along the North line of Lot 2 ten feet to the place of beginning; Commonly known as 905 ROSE AVENUE, ROCKFORD, IL 61102 Property Index No. 11-27107-005 The real estate is improved with a single family residence with a two car garage.

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 acquiring 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.

MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL, 60602. Tel No. (312) 346-9088.

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.

MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT

PIERCE, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago IL, 60602 312-346-9088 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 21-07942IL Attorney ARDC No. 61256 Case Number: 22 FC 0000026 TJSC#: 42-4503 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 0000026 I3209784 P23275R TRRT 1/4 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 transportation business in said County and State under the name of 5K Freight at the following post office addresses: 3945 Pepper Dr., Rockford, IL 61114; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Alonzo Lambert SIGNED: Alonzo Lambert 12/5/22 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 5th day of December, A.D. 2022.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk Melissa Boes, Deputy Clerk 23266R TRRT 12/28 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 NANCY A. MASON, Deceased.

CASE NO. 2022 PR 324 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Nancy A. Mason of Rockford, Illinois. Letters of Office were issued on December 8, 2022, to Teresa C. Mason, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is G. Michael Scheurich.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before June 21, 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 of the Illinois Probate Act of 1975, 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, Room 425, 400 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois, or with the estate legal representative, or both.

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

Dated: December 12, 2022.

G. MICHAEL SCHEURICH, Attorney G. MICHAEL SCHEURICH (##2479869) Guyer & Enichen, P.C. Attorneys for the Estate 2601 Reid Farm Road, Suite B Rockford, Illinois 61114 (815) 636-9600 23281R TRRT 1/4 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 MARTIN G. CHOWANSKI,

Deceased Case No.: 2022-PR-385 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Martin G. Chowanski. Letters of Office were issued on December 5, 2022, to Diana Chowanski, who is the Independent Administrator of the Estate. The attorneys for the Estate are Michael Jon Shalbrack, HolmstromKennedyPC, 800 North Church Street, Rockford, IL 61103.

Claims against the Estate may be filed on or before June 21, 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 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 its attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed.

Dated: December 12, 2022 Diana Chowanski, Independent Administrator of the Estate of Martin G. Chowanski, Deceased HolmstromKennedyPC, By: /s/ Michael Jon Shalbrack Michael Jon Shalbrack, one of its attorneys Attorney Michael Jon Shalbrack - ARDC #6188198 HolmstromKennedyPC Attorneys for the Estate 800 N. Church Street Rockford, IL 61103 (815)962-7071 mshalbrack@hkrockford.com 23282R TRRT 1/4 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: RUSSEL GLEN HEDBERG, Decedent.

CASE NO. 2022-PR-358 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of RUSSEL GLEN HEDBERG. Letters of Office were issued on the 8th day of December, 2022 to EMILY TOWLE, 12332 Meadow Drive, Winnebago, IL 61088, and ANNE SOUTHARD, 1611 Gig Street, Normal, IL 61761, who are the legal representatives 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 June 21, 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 representatives, or both.

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

Dated: December 13, 2022

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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 23283R TRRT 1/4 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO In The Matter of the Estate of ROBERTA S. SANDINE, Deceased.

No.: 2022 PR 397 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of ROBERTA S. SANDINE, who died on December 13, 2022. Letters of Office were issued on December 8, 2022, to Billy K. Galloway, who is the Administrator of the estate, 1831 Bracknel Blvd., Rockford, IL 61103. The attorney for the estate representative is Attorney Elizabeth Groncki-Boger, 120 W. State St., Ste. 303, Rockford, IL 61101.

Any claims against the estate may be filed on or before June 21, 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 of 1975, as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed on or before that date shall be barred.

Claims against the estate may be filed with the estate representative or the Office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk - Probate Division at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 W. State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61101, 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 her attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed.

DATED: December 13, 2022 Billy K. Galloway, Administrator Elizabeth M. Groncki-Boger ARDC# 6283004 DERANGO & CAIN, LLC 120 W. State St., Ste. 303 Rockford, IL 61101 (815)962-5490 Attorney for the Estate Roberta S. Sandine, Deceased 23284R TRRT 1/4 n n n ADOPTION NOTICE STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO STATE OF ILLINOIS COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO SS Nicole Rogers and Elasah Rogers, Petitioners, To Adopt Navonii Gordon, a minor.

Winnebago County Circuit Court Case No: 2022 AD 151.

To VONTRELL GORDON, biological father and All Whom It May Concern: TAKE NOTICE that a Petition was filed in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Illinois, for the adoption of a minor child named NAVONII GORDON. NOW THEREFORE, unless you, and all whom it may concern, file your answer to the Petition in the action or otherwise file your appearance therein in said Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Room 459 in the City of Rockford, Illinois on or before the 10th day of January 2023 a default may be entered against you any time after that day and a Judgement entered in accordance with the prayer of said Petition.

Nicole and Elasah Rogers, Petitioners 23244R TRRT 12/21

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The Rock River Times. December 21, 2022

n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: JIMMY L. WILSON, Petitioner, vs.

PAMELA WILSON, Respondent.

Case No. 2022-DN-478 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to Respondent Pamela Wilson that Petitioner Jimmy L. Wilson 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 January 9, 2023, a judgment by default may be entered against you at any time thereafter for the relief requested in the petition. /s/ Jimmy L. Wilson, Petitioner 23253R TRRT 12/21 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 online retail store business in said County and State under the name of Intentions X Design at the following post office addresses: 7431 E. State St., #126, Rockford, IL 61108; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Anana Whitmore SIGNED: Anana Whitmore 12/1/22 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 1st day of December, A.D. 2022.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk Kathleen M. Clausen, Deputy Clerk 23250R TRRT 12/21 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL COURT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO PROBATE DIVISION In the Matter of the Estate of MARK W. GOLDSWORTHY, Deceased.

Case No.: 2022-PR-0000373 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of MARK W. GOLDSWORTHY of Roscoe, Illinois. Letters of Office were issued on November 30, 2022, to MATTHEW W. WHITLEDGE of Roscoe, Illinois, whose attorney is Timothy J. Leake, Allen Galluzzo Hevrin Leake, LLC, 839 North Perryville Road, Suite 200, Rockford, Illinois 61107.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before June 7, 2023, that date being at least six (6) month 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 clerk of the Circuit Court at the Winnebago County Courthouse, Probate Division, 400 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61101, or with the estate legal representatives, or both.

Copies of claims filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the estate legal representatives and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed.

Matthew M. Whitledge, Executor for the Estate of Mark W. Goldsworthy, Deceased By: ALLEN GALLUZZO HEVRIN LEAKE, LLC By: /s/ Timothy J. Leake

One of their Attorneys PREPARED BY: ALLEN GALLUZZO HEVRIN LEAKE, LLC Timothy J. Leake, ARDC #6277868 839 North Perryville Road, Suite 200 Rockford, Illinois 61107 (815) 414-5522 Attorneys for the Estate 23247R TRRT 12/21 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 hispanic folklore dance group, to show culture awareness business in said County and State under the name of Grupo de Baile Mosaico Cultural at the following post office addresses: 1315 29th St., Rockford, IL 61108; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Elizabeth Hernandez SIGNED: Elizabeth Hernandez 12/5/22 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 5th day of December, A.D. 2022.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk Melissa Boes, Deputy Clerk 23251R TRRT 12/21 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 general construction business in said County and State under the name of Sullivan Home Improvement Solutions at the following post office addresses: 6231 Sulkey Lane, Rockford, IL 61108; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Michael Dean Sullivan SIGNED: Michael Dean Sullivan 12/12/22 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 12th day of December, A.D. 2022.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk Kathleen M. Clausen, Deputy Clerk 23272R TRRT 12/28 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A MR. COOPER Plaintiff, -v.JOHN BROWN et al Defendant 2022-FC-0000138 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 27, 2022, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on January 11, 2023, 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: PARCEL I: LOT FIVE (5) IN BLOCK NINETEEN (19) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF KELLOGG AND SHELDON’S SUBDIVISION OF BLOCKS 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29 AND 30 OF ROCKFORD WESLEYAN SEMINARY ASSOCIATION’S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF ROCKFORD, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 4 OF PLATS ON PAGE 10 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO

AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. PARCEL II: LOT FOUR (4) IN BLOCK NINETEEN (19) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF KELLOGG AND SHELDON’S SUBDIVISION OF BLOCKS 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, AND 30 OF ROCKFORD WESLEYAN SEMINARY ASSOCIATION’S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF ROCKFORD, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 4 OF PLATS ON PAGE 10 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 419 HOWARD AVENUE, ROCKFORD, IL 61102 Property Index No. 11-21402-017 The real estate is improved with a single family 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 acquiring 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. 14-22-02387 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 2022-FC0000138 TJSC#: 42-4060 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-0000138 I3208595 P23231R TRRT 12/21 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 MATTHEW T. HANSON, Deceased.

CASE NO. 2022 PR 367 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Matthew T. Hanson of Roscoe, Illinois. Letters of Office were issued on November 21, 2022, to Deanna Schnoor, who is the legal representative of the estate.

The attorney for the estate is G. Michael Scheurich.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before June 7, 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 of the Illinois Probate Act of 1975, 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, Room 425, 400 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois, or with the estate legal representative, or both.

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

Dated: November 28, 2022.

G. MICHAEL SCHEURICH, Attorney G. MICHAEL SCHEURICH (##2479869) Guyer & Enichen, P.C. Attorneys for the Estate 2601 Reid Farm Road, Suite B Rockford, Illinois 61114 (815) 636-9600 23242R TRRT 12/21 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY ESTATE OF: Barbara A. Timm, Deceased.

Case No. 2022 PR356 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of Barbara A. Timm. Letters of Office were issued on November 14, 2022, to Nina Sheriff, who is the

Executor of the estate. The attorney for the estate is Ann T. Dempsey, Oliver Close, LLC, 124 N. Water Street, Suite 300, P.O. Box 4749, Rockford, IL 61110-4749.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before June 7, 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, 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 her attorney within ten days after it has been filed.

Dated: November 29, 2022.

Nina Sheriff Executor Ann T. Dempsey, ARDC #6208364 OLIVER CLOSE, LLC 124 N. Water Street, Suite 300 P.O. Box 4749 Rockford, IL 61110-4749 Telephone: 815-963-0009 Telefax: 815-963-0339 adempsey@oliverclose.com 23245R TRRT 12/21 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Robert H. Stoner, Deceased.

NO. 22 PR 365 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Robert H. Stoner. Letters of Office were issued on November 23, 2022, to Lee Whitmer, 12128 N. Division, PMB #250, Spokane, WA 99218, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is Elisa J. Whitman #6198940 of Reilly Law Offices, 6801 Spring Creek Road, Suite 2D, Rockford, Illinois, 61114.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before June 7, 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 5/18-3 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 with the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Probate Division, at Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 W. State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61101, or with the estate’s legal representative, or both.

Copies of claims filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Probate Division, must be mailed or delivered to the estate’s legal representative and to her attorney within ten days after they have been filed.

DATED: December 1, 2022 Lee Whitmer, Independent Executor Elisa J. Whitman #6198940 Reilly Law Offices 6801 Spring Creek Rd., 2D Rockford, IL 61114 (815) 316-8540 notices@reilly-lawoffices.com 23246R TRRT 12/21 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 SCOTT MILLER, Deceased CASE NO. 2022-PR-308 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE IS GIVEN of the death of SCOTT MILLER. Letters of Office were issued on November 21, 2022, to AARON SCHRICKER, 3016 East Van Norman Avenue, St. Francis, Wisconsin, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is MEGHAN BOLTE, 1707 East State Street, Rockford, IL 61104.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before June 7, 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 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 her attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed.

Dated: November 30, 2022 AARON SCHRICKER, Independent Administrator Attorney Meghan Bolte Attorney for Estate 1707 East State Street Rockford, IL 61104 (815) 399-1400 23243R TRRT 12/21 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO NOTICE OF ADOPTION BY PUBLICATION IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION FOR THE ADOPTION OF: GUAN HONG GUANG n/k/a JOSIAH JOHN HONGGUANG CLAUSEN and ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, ADOPTION NO: 22 AD 215 TO: ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN TAKE NOTICE that a Petition was filed in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Rockford, Illinois, for the adoption of a child named GUAN HONG GUANG n/k/a JOSIAH JOHN HONGGUANG CLAUSEN unless you, ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, file your answer to the Petition in said suit, or otherwise file your appearance therein, in the said Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Room 103 in the City of Rockford, Illinois, on or before the 21st day of January, 2023, a default may be entered against you at any time following that day, and a judgment order entered in accordance with the prayer of said Petition.

Dated: December 13, 2022, Rockford, Illinois.

THOMAS A. KLEIN, Clerk of the Circuit Court BRIAN K. LARKIN One Court Place - Suite 301 Rockford, IL 61101 815/964-4601 Attorney for Petitioners.

23285R TRRT 1/4 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO PROBATE DIVISION ESTATE OF: TERRY DANKS, Deceased.

No. 2022 PR 378 CLAIM NOTICE

NOTICE is given of the death of TERRY DANKS. Letters of Office were issued to Andrea Pagliaro, 1821 West Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21222, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is Rodney W. Kimes, Bolgrien, Koepke & Kimes, LLC, 419 Main St., PO Box 537, Pecatonica, IL 61063 Claims against the estate may be filed in the Circuit Clerk’s office, Winnebago County Courthouse, Rockford, Illinois, or with the representative or both on or before June 21, 2023, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by §18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, 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 ten days after it has been filed.

DATED: December 15, 2022.

Andrea Pagliaro, Administrator of the Estate of TERRY DANKS Rodney W. Kimes, #6211305 rkimes@bolgrienlaw.com BOLGRIEN, KOEPKE & KIMES, LLC 419 Main Street P.O. Box 537 Pecatonica, IL 61063 608-365-7702 23286R TRRT 1/4 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH, JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: KAYE KATHERINE McMULLIN, Deceased.

No. 2022-PR-238 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of KAYE KATHERINE McMULLIN. Letters of Office were issued on December 5, 2022, to Jeffrey McMullin of 5249 Stone Crest Street, Loves Park, IL 61111, as Independent Executor for the Estate. The attorney of record for the Estate is Kylynn Mowell, 1111 South Alpine Road, Suite 704, Rockford, IL 61108.

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

Claims may be filed on or before June 21, 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 as amended (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 Winnebago County Circuit Clerk-Probate Division at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 W. State Street, Rockford, Illinois, or with the Executor, or both. Copies of any claim filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office - Probate Division must be mailed or delivered to the Executor and to its attorney within ten days after it has been filed.

Dated: December 15, 2022 Jeffrey McMullin Executor Kylynn Mowell, (6334872) 1111 South Alpine Road Suite 704 Rockford, IL 61108 (815) 968-7200 23287R TRRT 1/4 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO PROBATE DIVISION ESTATE OF: PIETRO GIRGENTI,

Deceased.

No. 2022-PR-272 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of PIETRO GIRGENTI. Letters of Office were issued to First National Bank and Trust Company, 345 E. Grand Avenue, Beloit, Wisconsin 53511, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is Rodney W. Kimes, Bolgrien, Koepke & Kimes, LLC., 419 Main St., PO Box 537, Pecatonica, IL 61063.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the Circuit Clerk’s office, Winnebago County Courthouse, Rockford, Illinois, or with the representative or both on or before the 21st day of June, 2023, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by §18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, 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 ten days after it has been filed.

DATED: December 19, 2022.

First National Bank and Trust Company, Administrator of the Estate of Pietro Girgenti Rodney W. Kimes, #6211305 rkimes@bolgrienlaw.com BOLGRIEN, KOEPKE & KIMES, LLC 419 Main Street P.O. Box 537 Pecatonica, IL 61063 608-365-7702 23288R TRRT 1/4 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO PROBATE DIVISION ESTATE OF: GERALD DANKS, Deceased.

No. 2022-PR-379 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of GERALD DANKS. Letters of Office were issued to Linda Nelson, 1763 Townline Avenue, Beloit, WI 53511, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is Rodney W. Kimes, Bolgrien, Koepke & Kimes, LLC., 419 Main St., PO Box 537, Pecatonica, IL 61063.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the Circuit Clerk’s office, Winnebago County Courthouse, Rockford, Illinois, or with the representative or both on or before the 21st day of June, 2023, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by §18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, 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 ten days after it has been filed.

DATED: December 19, 2022.

Linda Nelson, Administrator of the Estate of Gerald Danks Rodney W. Kimes, #6211305 rkimes@bolgrienlaw.com BOLGRIEN, KOEPKE & KIMES, LLC 419 Main Street P.O. Box 537 Pecatonica, IL 61063 608-365-7702 23289R TRRT 1/4

December 21, 2022 The Rock River Times. n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, 400 WEST STATE STREET, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF Marco Terrell, DECEASED. 22 PR 370 Notice is given to creditors of the death of the above named decedent. Letters of office were issued to Janice Williams, 2915 Grinnell Court, Rockford, Illinois 61109, as Independent Administrator, whose attorney of record is Andrew T. Hays, Hays Firm LLC, 200 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2150, 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 June 15, 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/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.

Andrew T. Hays Hays Firm LLC (46467) 200 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2150 Chicago, Illinois, 60601 (312) 626-2537 I3208886 P23254R TRRT 12/28 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS CITIZENS BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.SCOTT JOHNSON et al Defendant 2022-FC-0000073 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 13, 2022, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on January 17, 2023, 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 EIGHT (8) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF DEARBORN HEIGHTS, PART OF THE WEST HALF (1/2) OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, CITY OF SOUTH BELOIT, WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS, RECORDED IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN BOOK 32 OF PLATS ON PAGE 300; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 5112 CHENEY DR, SOUTH BELOIT,

IL 61080 Property Index No. 04-04354-004 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 acquiring 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. 14-22-00844

Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 2022-FC0000073 TJSC#: 42-3867 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-0000073 I3209210 P23255R TRRT 12/28 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 online coaching business in said County and State under the name of Mastering Your Matrix at the following post office addresses: 1715 Charlotte Drive, Rockford, IL 61108; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Angela Trevino SIGNED: Angela Trevino 11/29/22 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 29th day of November, A.D. 2022.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk Kathleen M. Clausen, Deputy Clerk 23248R TRRT 12/21 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, PLAINTIFF, VS. GERALD NORDGREN, SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF DEBRA J MILLER, DECEASED; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF DEBRA J MILLER, DEFENDANTS. NO. 22 FC 0000273 10566 BLUEBONNET DRIVE MACHESNEY PARK, IL 61115 JUDGE PRESIDING JUDGE NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO YOU, Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Debra J Miller 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 415 as designated upon Plat No. 16 of Ralston Park Estates, being a Subdivision of Part of the Southeast Quarter of Section 18, Township 45, Range 2 East of the Third Principal Meridian, the Plat of which Subdivision is recorded in Book 35 of Plats on Page 365 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois; Situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois.

Commonly known as: 10566 Bluebonnet Drive Machesney Park, IL 61115 and which said Mortgage was made by, Debra J Miller a/k/a Debra Miller Mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for U.S. Bank N.A. Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Winnebago County, Illinois, as Document No. 20111010369; and for other relief.

UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance

in this case, on or before January 13, 2023, 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 ATTORNEY 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. 21-07574IL-769928 I3208834 P23256R TRRT 12/28 n n n Declaration of Nationality In God We Trust.

Declaration of Nationality.

Notice of White Flag Surrender.

Notice of Special Appearance : I am that I am: “ Anthony Demetrice Hunt II© “, in full life, in propria persona, sui juris, in solo proprio, Haqdar by natural issue, the beneficiary and heir of: “ ANTHONY DEMETRICE HUNT II “, corp.sole Dba.: “ ANTHONY D HUNT II© “, Anthony Hunt, Anthony Hunt Jr, Anthony D Hunt Jr, Anthony Hunt II, having reached the age of majority, being aboriginal to the northwestern and southwestern shores of Africa, the Atlantic Islands, the continental Americas, being duly certified, hereby affirms to declare my tribal intention to be as my pedigree subscribes, as a: Moorish American, but not a citizen of the United States. I declare permanent, and unalienable, allegiance to The Moorish Empire, Al Maghreb Al Aqsa, Estados al Marikanos, Societas Republicae Ea Al Maurikanuus Estados, The Constitution for the united States of America, Article III Section 2, The Lieber Code, Hague Conventions of 1899 & 1907, The Geneva Conventions, [ United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples ], and all natural laws governing moors, and hereby declare and proclaim my nationality in good faith as a: Moorish American. I am that I am: “ Anthony Demetrice Hunt II© “, from this day forward, in harmony with my Nationality / Status / Jurisdiction, shall be known as: “ anthony demetrice bey© “.

Notice of White Flag Surrender: as “hors de combat”, pursuant to The Geneva Conventions, Article III, as a minister of The Moorish Empire, and Internationally Protected Person. Notice of: LAWS AND CUSTOMS OF WAR ON LAND HAGUE, IV), ARTICLE: 32, 45, 46, & 47. Notice of Claim pursuant to Public Law 87-846, TITLE II, SEC. 203. Notice of Bailment Merging of Legal Title with Equitable Title : This order is to preserve legal and equitable title , and to reserve

all rights, title, and interest, in the property, Re: The Illinois Department of Public Health, Division of Vital Records : 112-88-067895, “ ANTHONY DEMETRICE HUNT II© “, is as a special deposit order, conveyed to “ Aledem Terseb© “.

All property of the same issue and amount, in like kind and specie, is to be returned fully intact, as a Special Deposit order of the Depositor / Beneficiary / Bailor / Donor / Principal / Creditor: “ anthony demetrice bey© “, nom deguerre: “ Anthony Demetrice Hunt II© “, as a special deposit order in lawful money. This special deposit is to be used exclusively for the benefit of : “ Aledem Terseb© “, an Inter Vivos Unincorporated Divine Grantor Trust. This deposit is not to be commingled with general assets of any bank, nor depositary / trustee / agent / bailee / donee / debtor. This deposit is not limited to, but including: discharge and set off, of any and all outstanding liabilities as accord and satisfaction. Inter alia enact fuit. All Rights Reserved. Deo volente.

23260R TRRT 1/4 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY – IN PROBATE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF PATRICIA O. BORN, Deceased.

Case No. 2022-PR-376 NOTICE TO CREDITORS THAT THE ESTATE OF PATRICIA O. BORN HAS BEEN ADMITTED TO PROBATE Notice is given to creditors of the death of Patricia O. Born on September 6, 2022. Letters of Office were issued on December 5, 2022 to Kelly Pruka of 1418 Featherstone Road, Rockford, IL 61107 as Independent Administrator, whose attorney of record is Mark C. Johnson, 321 W. State Street, Suite 301, Rockford, Illinois 61101.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Circuit Clerk of Winnebago County located at 400 W. State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61101, or with the representatives, or both, on or before June 14, 2023, the date six months from the date of first publication on December 14, 2022, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representatives is required by §18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of the claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the represenative and the representative’s attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed.

Kelly Pruka, Independent Administrator Prepared By: Mark C. Johnson ARDC No. 6211240 Attorney for Petitioner 321 W. State Street, Suite 301 Rockford, IL 61101 23261R TRRT 12/28 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 SADIE D. EVERETT, Deceased.

Case No. 2022-PR-0000377 CLAIMS NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of SADIE D. EVERETT. Letters of Office were issued on December 5, 2022, to GLEN J. COOK, whose address is 4179 Sandhill Crane Terrace, Middleburg, FL 32068, as Independent Executor 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 before June 14, 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 Winnebago County Circuit Clerk Probate Division at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61101, with the Independent Executor, or both.

Copies of any claim filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office Probate Division must be mailed or delivered to the Independent Executor 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 administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the Clerk of the Court.

Dated this 8th day of December, 2022.

RENO & ZAHM LLP BY: /s/ Anthony R. Phelps Anthony R. Phelps, Attorney for Glen J. Cook, Independent Executor of the Estate of Sadie D. Everett RENO & ZAHM, LLP Anthony R. Phelps (#06297415) 2902 McFarland Road, Suite 400 Rockford, IL 61107 Phone (815) 987-4050 arp@renozahm.com 23262R TRRT 12/28 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 ROMAN G. ORTIZ, Deceased.

CASE NO. 2022 PR 192 CLAIM NOTICE Notice given of the death of Roman G. Ortiz of Rockford, Illinois. Letters of Office were issued on September 9, 2022, to Oscar Ortiz, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is John M. Gilbert.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before June 14, 2023, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within 3 months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivering is required by 755 ILCS 5/18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act of 1975, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the perquisite date stated above shall be barred.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of Winnebago County Circuit Clerk-Probate Division at the Winnebago County Courthouse, Room 425,400 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois, or with the estate legal representative, or both.

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

Dated: December 8, 2022.

John M. Gilbert, Attorney John M. Gilbert (#6226767) Gilbert Law Offices, P.C. Attorneys for the Estate 5010 N. 2nd Street, Loves Park, Illinois 61111 (815) 877-2500 23263R TRRT 12/28 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 nail salon business in said County and State under the name of Luxe Nail Bar of Rockford at the following post office addresses: 302 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: Siphanh Khempaseuth SIGNED: Siphanh Khempaseuth 12/1/22 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 1st day of December, A.D. 2022.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk Kathleen M. Clausen, Deputy Clerk 23264R TRRT 12/28 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 hair salon business in said County and State under the name of J. Renea’s at the following post office addresses: 6264 E. Riverside Blvd., Loves Park, IL 61111; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Jordan Ferro SIGNED: Jordan Ferro 12/5/22 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 5th day of December, A.D. 2022.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk Kathleen M. Clausen, Deputy Clerk 23265R TRRT 12/28 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 transportation business in said County and State under the name of 5K Freight at the following post office addresses: 3945 Pepper Dr., Rockford, IL 61114; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Alonzo Lambert SIGNED: Alonzo Lambert 12/5/22 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 5th day of December, A.D. 2022.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk Melissa Boes, Deputy Clerk 23266R TRRT 12/28 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 gift shop business in said County and State under the name of Botanica Oshanla Gift Shop at the following post office addresses: 1235 Sandy Hollow Rd., Rockford, IL 61109; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Ana Luisa Gonzalez SIGNED: Ana Luisa Gonzalez 12/7/22 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 7th day of December, A.D. 2022.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk Kathleen M. Clausen, Deputy Clerk 23268R TRRT 12/28 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 retail of home decor business in said County and State under the name of Rockford Decor at the following post office addresses: 6673 Laurel Cherry Drive, Rockford, IL 61108; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or

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transacting such business are as follows: Nia Phommavong SIGNED: Nia Phommavong 12/12/22 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 12th day of December, A.D. 2022.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk Kathleen M. Clausen, Deputy Clerk 23269R TRRT 12/28 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE OF CABANA SERIES V TRUST; Plaintiff, vs.

BERNARD WARNER AKA BERNARD H. WARNER; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 22 FC 218 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, January 12, 2023 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: LOT NINETEEN (19) IN BLOCK TWO (2) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF SUBDIVISION OF PARTS OF BLOCKS 1 AND 2 OF CHURCH AND ROBERTSON’S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF ROCKFORD, IN WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS. P.I.N. 11-27-201-011.

Commonly known as 645 Cunningham Street, Rockford, IL 61102.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. 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 Ms. Mary E. Spitz at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Sottile & Barile, LLC, 7530 Lucerne Drive, Middleburg Heights, OH 44130.

(440) 572-1512. ILF2203036 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3208323 P23230R TRRT 12/21 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 hobby farm doing agriculture projects for profit business in said County and State under the name of Honorable Harvest at the following post office addresses: 7797 S. Main St., Rockford, IL 61102; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Andrew Branson SIGNED: Andrew Branson 11/30/22 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 30th day of November, A.D. 2022.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk Marisol Jimenez, Deputy Clerk 23249R TRRT 12/21

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The Rock River Times. December 21, 2022

n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS, CIRCUIT COURT WINNEBAGO COUNTY PUBLICATION NOTICE OF COURT DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE (ADULT) Request of: EVAN BRADLEY BOUNDS, Current Name Case Number 2022-MR-426 There will be a court date on my Request to change my name from: Evan Bradley Bounds to the new name of: Arianna Evelyn Bounds.

The court date will be held: on January 19, 2023 at 10:00 a.m., at 400 W. State St., Rockford, IL, Winnebago County, in Courtroom # 426. /s/ Evan Bradley Bounds Current Name 23291R TRRT 1/4 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 retail sales business in said County and State under the name of J’s Discount at the following post office addresses: 630 Fairview Ave., South Beloit, IL 61080; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Jason John Hagen SIGNED: Jason John Hagen 12/12/22 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 12th day of December, A.D. 2022.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk Kathleen M. Clausen, Deputy Clerk 23293R TRRT 1/4 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 electrical business in said County and State under the name of Dork Electrical at the following post office addresses: 3406 Gilbert Ave., Rockford, IL 61101;

that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: James Jermale Douglas Jr. SIGNED: James Jermale Douglas Jr. 12/13/22 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 13th day of December, A.D. 2022.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk Pamela Johnson, Deputy Clerk 23294R TRRT 1/4 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 not for profit community outreach business in said County and State under the name of Beauty For Ashes Isaiah 61:3 at the following post office addresses: 1690 Rowntree Ln., Rockford, IL 61107; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Marlo Patricia Slaughter SIGNED: Marlo Patricia

Slaughter 12/12/22 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 12th day of December, A.D. 2022.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk Marisol Jimenez, Deputy Clerk 23295R TRRT 1/4 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 modern nails salon llc business in said County and State under the name of Modern Nails Salon at the following post office addresses: 7200 Harrison Ave., #H42J, Rockford, IL 61112; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Thinh Duc Vu SIGNED: Thinh Duc Vu 12/15/22 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 15th day of December, A.D. 2022.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk Marisol Jimenez, Deputy Clerk 23296R TRRT 1/4

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 spa business in said County and State under the name of Juluxxe at the following post office addresses: 1001 E. Jefferson St., Rockford, IL 61107; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Juana Maria Martinez SIGNED: Juana Maria Martinez 12/14/22 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 14th day of December, A.D. 2022.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk Marisol Jimenez, Deputy Clerk 23297R TRRT 1/4 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS, CIRCUIT COURT WINNEBAGO COUNTY PUBLICATION NOTICE OF COURT DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE (ADULT)

Request of: ELLA GRACE RUSK, Current Name Case Number 2022-MR-454 There will be a court date on my Request to change my name from: Ella Grace Rusk to the new name of: Tyler Bowen Rusk.

The court date will be held: on February 15, 2023 at 10:00 a.m., at 400 W. State St., Rockford, IL, Winnebago County, in Courtroom # 426. /s/ Ella Rusk Current Name 23290R TRRT 1/4 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS, CIRCUIT COURT WINNEBAGO COUNTY PUBLICATION NOTICE OF COURT DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE (ADULT) Request of: NOLAN GARRET WELLIVER, Current Name Case Number 2022-MR-446 There will be a court date on my Request to change my name from: Nolan Garret Welliver to the new name of: Lydia D Raven.

The court date will be held: on February 2, 2023 at 10:00 a.m., at 400 W. State St., Rockford, IL, Winnebago County, in Courtroom # 412. /s/ Nolan Garret Welliver Current Name 23292R TRRT 1/4 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 beauty spa business in said County and State under the name of Ygsplash Beauty at the following post office addresses: 3701 E. State St., Suite E, Rockford, IL 61108; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Yatziry Gutierrez SIGNED: Yatziry Gutierrez 12/16/22 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 16th day of December, A.D. 2022.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk

Kathleen M. Clausen, Deputy Clerk 23298R TRRT 1/4 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 coral and fish sales business in said County and State under the name of Main Reef Specialties at the following post office addresses: 898 W. Riverside Blvd., Rockford, IL 61103; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Timothy John Juno Jr. SIGNED: Timothy John Juno Jr. 12/8/22 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 8th day of December, A.D. 2022.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk Kathleen M. Clausen, Deputy Clerk 23270R TRRT 12/28

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n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY - ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE OF CABANA SERIES V TRUST; Plaintiff, vs. BERNARD WARNER AKA BERNARD H. WARNER; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 22 FC 218 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, January 12, 2023 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. 11-27-201-011.

Commonly known as 645 Cunningham Street, Rockford, IL 61102.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. 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 Ms. Mary E. Spitz at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Sottile & Barile, LLC, 7530 Lucerne Drive, Middleburg Heights, OH 44130.

(440) 572-1512. ILF2203036 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3208323 P23230R TRRT 12/21 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A MR. COOPER Plaintiff, -v.- JOHN BROWN et al Defendant 2022-FC-0000138 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 27, 2022, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on January 11, 2023, 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 419 HOWARD AVENUE, ROCKFORD, IL 61102 Property Index No. 11-21-402-017 The real estate is improved with a single family 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 acquiring 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. 14-22-02387 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 2022-FC-0000138 TJSC#: 42-4060 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-0000138 I3208595 P23231R TRRT 12/21 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS CITIZENS BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.- SCOTT JOHNSON et al Defendant 2022-FC-0000073 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 13, 2022, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on January 17, 2023, 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 5112 CHENEY DR, SOUTH BELOIT, IL 61080 Property Index No. 04-04-354-004 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 acquiring 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. 14-22-00844 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 2022-FC-0000073 TJSC#: 42-3867 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-0000073 I3209210 P23255R TRRT 12/28 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY - ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS MIDFIRST BANK; Plaintiff, vs. UNKNOWN HEIRS AND/OR LEGATEES OF RICHARD K. REEVES, DECEASED; WILLIAM REEVES; LIAM CARL REEVES;

GAVYN THOMAS REEVES; STATE OF ILLINOIS; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS; Defendants, 22 FC 23 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, January 26, 2023 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. 11-25-453-011.

Commonly known as 1109 16th Street, Rockford, IL 61104.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. 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 Ms. Tammy Brown, Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, LOGS Legal Group, LLP, 2121 Waukegan Road, Bannockburn, Illinois 60015. (847) 291-1717. 21-095379 ADC INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3209358 P23273R TRRT 1/4 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS NEWREZ LLC D/B/A SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING Plaintiff, -v.- HAROLD E. HOLLINGSWORTH, REBEKAH L. HOLLINGSWORTH, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendant 2022 FC 0000123 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 17, 2022, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on January 26, 2023, 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 4241 COMPTON AVENUE, ROCKFORD, IL 61101 Property Index No. 11-17-329-012, 11-17-329-013 and 11-17329-014 The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $60,942.59.

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 acquiring 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 JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 30 N. LASALLE STREET, SUITE 3650, Chicago, IL, 60602 (312) 541-9710. Please refer to file number 21 8540.

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.

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Chicago IL, 60602 312-541-9710 E-Mail: ilpleadings@johnsonblumberg.com Attorney File No. 21 8540 Case Number: 2022 FC 0000123 TJSC#: 42-4617 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 0000123 I3209719 P23274R TRRT 1/4 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION Plaintiff, -v.- TIMOTHY MILLER, SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF SANFORD GEORGE, DECEASED, SHERYL L GEORGE, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF SANFORD GEORGE, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, ANTONIO EVANS, ANTWON GEORGE, DARIAN GEORGE, REGINALD CLARK, CAMERON CLEINMARK, CIARA BENSON Defendant 22 FC 0000026 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 17, 2022, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on January 27, 2023, 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 905 ROSE AVENUE, ROCKFORD, IL 61102 Property Index No. 11-27-107-005 The real estate is improved with a single family residence with a two car garage.

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 acquiring 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.

MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL, 60602. Tel No. (312) 346-9088.

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.

MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago IL, 60602 312-346-9088 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 21-07942IL Attorney ARDC No. 61256 Case Number: 22 FC 0000026 TJSC#: 42-4503 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.

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Lolita Ten 81 Rockford 12/15/2022 Russell Steiner 86 Rockford 12/15/2022 Billy Morrow 91 RockfordLIBRA 12/16/2022 Your12/16/2022 emotions may overwhelm you Clarence Beck 86 Rockford this week.

You must clear up a comRicky Milton 28 Rockford 12/16/2022 plicated love affair. At work, you’ll be Richard Hurst 72 Rockford 12/16/2022 moved by a show of gratitude.

Floyd Berg 88 Rockford 12/16/2022 Jackie Dyson 72 Rockford 12/16/2022 SCORPIO Kiza Issa 55 Rockford 12/16/2022 Across You’ll 12/16/2022 work from home more than usual Karen Eisman 66 Loves Park this week.

If you have young children, 1. Walt Whitman’s doorElizabeth Green 78 Rockford 12/17/2022 one of them may require your undiyard plant Michael Withrow 68 Rockford 12/17/2022 vided attention.

You must clear up a à Paris 6. Bag, Clifford Chappel 64 Rockford 12/17/2022 few things with certain people.

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Sound of Kaye Neblock 67 South Beloit 12/17/2022 astonishment SAGITTARIUS Margaret Bacino 69 Rockford 12/17/2022 13. Smell of baking You’ll discover a new gadget that could Annalee Matson 88 Rockford 12/17/2022 bread, e.g. you improve your communicaTony Thomas 54 Rockfordhelp 12/17/2022 14. Self-importance tion. This will make you more accesJoanna Peterson 69 Rockford 12/17/2022 Ma Bell, e.g. sible.

It’s time to travel, so 15. update Willard Snider 70 Rockford 12/17/2022 Charles Reiter 67 Rockford your12/17/2022 GPS to avoid getting lost.16. List of Catholic saints Rita Thompson 73 Rockford 12/17/2022 17. Bobbsey twin Roy Kloweit 87 Rockford CAPRICORN 12/17/2022 Tony Fields 61 Rockford 12/17/2022 18. Donor’s bequest You’ll spare no expense to impress ot­ Earl Lutzow 88 Rockford hers.

12/17/2022 You’ll also replace some 19. of your *Countr y to see Florence Monk 99 Rockford 12/17/2022 furniture and appliances. It’s Stonehenge time to Carol Frey 88 Rockford 12/17/2022 get rid of things cluttering your 21.envi*Country to see Ann Parsons 82 Rockfordronment 12/18/2022 and your mind.

Neuschwanstein Castle Thomas Miller 57 Rockford 12/18/2022 23. Tokyo, in the olden Deanna Jaeckel 65 Rockford 12/18/2022 AUGUST days Sue Yurs 78 Rockford 12/18/2022 You’ll show initiative in a project. You’ll 24. Way off freeway Roger Carlson 94 Rockford 12/18/2022 take the lead and make sure people Gremlin or pixie Norman Kortus 91 Machesney Park you 25. understand the direction want to 12/18/2022 take. New beginnings are on 28. the Assistant hoRuth Horton 74 Rockfordrizon 12/18/2022 30. Crunches alternain your personal and professio­ Mashele Filmore 58 Rockford tive (2 words) nal life.12/18/2022 Linda Greenhow 68 Rockford 12/18/2022 35. Mountain lake Marlene Heinemeyer 86 Rockford 37. Thailand, pre-1939 PISCES12/18/2022 Carmen Cortinez 78 Rockford 12/18/2022 You’ll feel fatigued this week.39.Make Parlor piece Lorraine Cline 88 Rockford 12/18/2022 sure you slow down and give yourself

Theme: Vacation Destinations VIRGO, LIBRA AND SCORPIO

ARIES

ARIES

TAURUS

TAURUS

You won’t be at a loss for words this week. However, it’s important to have all the information before you speak. You may have to translate something to avoid confusion.

You’ll feel the need to buy something expensive to satisfy your luxu­ rious side. You may overspend on Christmas presents. It’s important to expend your pent­up energy.

GEMINI

Your loved ones are expecting you to prepare everything for the holiday season. Don’t forget to delegate certain tasks to other family members to make things fairer.

You’ll have a lot to talk about this week. You’ll also start wrapping your Christmas presents. It may take you a long time to add your own magical touch to them to impress your loved ones or kids.

WEEK OF DECEMBER 18 TO 24, 2022 THE LUCKIEST SIGNS THIS WEEK:

SAGITTARIUS, CAPRICORN AND AQUARIUS Horoscope

ARIES

You may be looking forward to the holidays. Entertaining will be very different from previous years, which will make you feel nostalgic.

TAURUS

You may be asked out by someone you don’t know, or your partner will take you on a trip. There are a lot of surprises in store for you this week.

GEMINI

Give yourself time to think. You may feel a need to deepen your spirituality to solidify your convictions and values. You may be tempted to take a pilgrimage.

GEMINI

You’ll be in the limelight this week because of a special project. You may bring your family together for a spontaneous trip or large­scale holiday event.

You’ll have a lot to do at work before going on vacation. Everything will go according to plan. You’ll end the year with a sense of accomplishment.

CANCER

CANCER

CANCER

You’ll be around a lot of people this week. Remember to wash your hands to avoid catching their germs. Your immune system is fragile. Try to get some rest to replenish your strength.

LEO

You’ll be pressed for time. Your obligations will take precedence over your hobbies. You must try to find balance in all aspects of your life.

VIRGO

It’s time to take a getaway. Even if your trip is still a few months away, you’ll start getting ready. It’s a good idea to book a hotel or cottage for spring break.

LIBRA

Prepare to be annoyed. You can’t keep putting things off. Once you’ve finished everything, you’ll celebrate or have free time to try something new.

You’ll be invited to participate in many activities but will decline most. Fortu­ nately, you’ll change your mind at the last minute, especially if it’s a party.

LEO

You may find it hard to stay within your Christmas gift budget. You’ll end up giving your loved ones more expensive gifts than you bargained for. You may also show a few loved ones pre­ ferential treatment.

VIRGO

Your credit card will be an important asset this week. You’ll have to choose whether to buy expensive Christmas gifts, go out with friends or take a family trip. You may need to reflect on your decision for a few days.

LIBRA

Even though the festivities haven’t star­ ted yet, your house is buzzing with the Christmas spirit. Your young children have already started arranging play dates with their friends.

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CAPRICORN You’ll be incar the spotlight this week.

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71. Related on mother’s 3 1 . C o n e - s h a p eexperiences. d this You may consider wor­ king abroad for a change of scenery. side quarters AQUARIUS 72. Unload on eBay 32. Throat dangler AQUARIUS It’s time to switch up your routine Gilligan’s home 33. *Mona Lisa city Depending on your situation, you may in73. your personal and romantic life.

74. Tap, e.g. to accept invitations 34. Go stealthily return to school. You’ll be presented Don’t hesitate 36. Nervous biting with an excellent opportunity to ease to go out. Your friends will surprise Down your financial stress. you, especially if you’re single. victim 1. Spike, as in punch 38. *Haleakalã 2. Iraq’s neighbor island PISCES PISCES It’s time to get rid of friends and soIf 3. you want to getskirt into real estate, Like a maxi 42. Accent mark the time to go for it. You may 40. *Maldives continent now’s 4. Soap plant 4 5 . S o f t w a r e cial connections that no longer serve you. You don’t need negative people time to set new goals. If you’ve also feel the to redecorate your 41.been Plaudit and pomp 5. *One ofneed two countries plug-ins Death notices are providedneglecting by the your loved ones, it’s home justNiagara before Christmas to im43.time Unadulterated to see Falls 49. Barack Obama, interfering with your quality of life or Winnebago County Coroner’s office. causing drama. to plan a reunion. yourafamily.

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You’ll finish putting up your Christ­ mas decorations after learning that you’ll be hosting for the holidays at the last minute. You’ll want to outdo yourself and will do everything possible to stand out.

LEO

You’ll manage to take time off and take care of your home and children. You’ll get involved in a community event and be recognized for your efforts.

VIRGO

You’ll be outspoken this week. You’ll verbally express what others are thinking. You may also hear some gossip, which you must promptly disprove to avoid trouble.

LIBRA

You still have shopping to do, which may put you over budget. However, the gifts will be warmly received.

SCORPIO

You’ll be pressed for time to make important arrangements at work or home. At work, you’ll arrive first and leave last. Upper mana­ gement will develop great confidence in you.

SAGITTARIUS

Don’t wear yourself out before the holiday season. Make time to rest and get rid of a nasty cold you can’t seem to shake.

CAPRICORN

You may feel stressed out and not know where to turn. Fortunately, you’ll figure things out in time for Christmas.

AQUARIUS

You’ll be highly organized in preparing for your holiday parties.

You’ll finish everything you need to do on time and have a worry­ free holiday.

PISCES

Your friends may suggest taking a group trip. You’ll quickly accept the invitation. At the very least, you’ll participate in a cultural celebration during your vacation.

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