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Foster Care

Faith-based child welfare controversy may be reignited in Illinois U.S. Supreme Court limits scope of anti-discrimination rules

By Peter Hancock

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SPRINGFIELD – A recent U.S. Supreme Court decision could reignite a 10-yearold controversy in Illinois over whether faith-based charities can be prohibited from contracting with the state for foster care and adoption services on the grounds that they refuse to work with unmarried or same-sex couples.

In a 9-0 decision Thursday, the nation’s high court ruled against the city of Philadelphia, which had refused to renew a contract for foster care services with Catholic Social Services, arguing that the church-based agency’s refusal to place children in the homes of unmarried and same-sex couples violated a non-discrimination clause in the agency’s contract with the city.

Illinois went through a similar controversy in 2011, shortly after the state

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legalized civil unions among same-sex couples, when the Department of Children and Family Services refused to renew a contract with Catholic Charities of Illinois over a similar policy.

At that time, however, a circuit court judge in Sangamon County sided with the state and dismissed a lawsuit brought by Catholic Charities.

“For us here in Illinois, had this decision been on the books when the state of Illinois did what it did back in 2011, the Catholic Charities would have been continuing in foster care,” said Peter Breen, vice president and general counsel for the Chicago-based Thomas More Society, which intervened in the case.

“And we wouldn’t have had to suffer through the last 10 years of DCFS incompetence, which has harmed so many children, because you would have had your best performing foster care providers continuing the work they had been doing for a century or more,” he added.

In last week’s Supreme Court case, Fulton v. Philadelphia, the court faced an almost identical question – whether the non-discrimination clause in the contract violated Catholic Social Services’ First Amendment right to the free exercise of religion.

In this case, the court ruled that it did, but the justices decided that issue on narrow grounds that some legal experts say only applies to the city of Philadelphia.

Normally, the court would uphold the right of a state or local government to enact a requirement that might burden the free exercise of religion as long as the rule is both neutral and generally applicable to all individuals and groups, regardless of religious affiliation. That standard comes from a 1990 Supreme Court case involving the Oregon Division of Employment Security.

But in Philadelphia’s case, the justices said, the rule is not generally applicable because the contract contains a clause allowing for exceptions to be made “at the sole discretion of the Commissioner” of the Philadelphia Department of Human Services.

“No matter the level of deference we extend to the City, the inclusion of a formal system of entirely discretionary exceptions ... renders the contractual non-discrimination requirement not generally applicable,” the court wrote.

Ed Yohnka, director of communications and public policy for the ACLU of Illinois, said that distinction makes the Philadelphia case markedly different from the 2011 case in Illinois.

“The way in which it differs is that DCFS required every agency who provided care and adoption and foster care services through contracts with the agency to comply with all of Illinois’ non-discrimi-

nation laws,” he said. “They didn’t pick and choose on the basis of what the objection was on the part of a particular service provider.”

Although the Supreme Court’s decision last week was unanimous, four of the justices – Amy Coney Barrett, Brett Kavanaugh, Neil Gorsuch and Clarence Thomas – signed on to concurring opinions saying they would have gone even further by agreeing to review, if not strike down, the standard set in the 1990 Oregon case.

A fifth justice, Stephen Breyer, who is often seen as a swing vote on the court, also signed on to one of the concurring opinions, except for a paragraph saying the Oregon standard likely should be overturned.

“This decision is the latest in a string of decisions that have come out from the Supreme Court in the last few years respecting the rights of people of faith to participate in public life,” Breen said. “And the trend is clearly in favor of construing the Constitution to protect religious individuals and entities from the heavy hand of government.”

But Breen said it is unlikely that Catholic Charities in Illinois – which are operated by the four archdiocese of the Catholic Church in the state – will try to reestablish itself with state contracts for child welfare services anytime soon because, when the Sangamon County court ruled against them in 2011, they essentially dismantled their services while their staff went to other outside agencies.

“Restarting foster care would not be a small task for any entity, starting from scratch,” he said.

Yohnka, at the ACLU of Illinois, meanwhile, said he couldn’t predict whether the Philadelphia case would reopen another chapter of litigation in Illinois. But he said he thinks it would be wrong for the state to revisit the issue.

“I think what’s interesting, or what’s lost in this is that there was just that recent report by the auditor general, that found DCFS and its partner agencies were failing to serve LGBTQ kids across the state, really, to the point of just not having any kind of capacity to really even identify, provide services, provide spaces and homes for them to live in where they could be affirmed,” he said. “And I think the idea of going backward in terms of allowing for gay or lesbian couples to be discriminated against in foster care or adoption really feels like a gigantic mistake in the context of what we already know.”

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HEALTH

Summer Action FROM OAK STREET HEALTH

Weather is getting warmer and the days are getting longer. Use that extra daylight to make changes to improve your health.

No matter if you are living by yourself, family members, caretaker or in a senior community these tips will help you have a more action packed summer.

Your body needs regular maintenance to run its best. Get your weight, blood pressure, glucose and cholesterol levels checked by your primary care physician.

This includes your eyes, teeth and hearing.

No one wants to spend the summer sitting out from the fun making sure you are ready to go!

Get walking. There is no better way to explore your world than by walking.

Health-wise it is one of the best physical activities for seniors. It has a many benefits: controlling blood sugar, supporting bone and heart health and improving sleep Make good choices in comfortable and supportive shoes. As well as safe areas to walk in to reduce the risk of falls.

Drink lots of water as you age your ability to notice thirst may decrease so keep an eye on your water intake. Dehydration can a�ect memory and concentration and make you feel tired along with serious complications such as increased risk of falls.

Aim for at least 8 cups a day and be aware of what you are drinking, choosing water, herbal tea and fresh vegetable juices over co�ee, fruit juices or soft drinks.

Spring and summer bring on allergies for people who react badly to grass and pollen.

Keep an eye on the weather and many now o�er allergy predictions as well. Untreated allergies can lead to breathing problems,

sinus infections and colds. Your primary care physician can recommend or prescribe a good allergy treatment to help prevent more serious problems.

Good health care is a year round activity.

Take good care of yourself and enjoy the summer fun.

Grow Your Own Food

Every month, 44 million people use SNAP(Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) to get food. Most people think of using their benefits by buying items at the grocery store. SNAP can also help people grow their own food. SNAP clients can buy seeds and edible plants and get fresh produce right at home! All SNAP retailers including farmers markets can sell seeds and plants to those using the program.

For each dollar spent on seeds and other garden products a home gardener can grow an average of $25 of produce. Growing your own food can make SNAP benefits last longer, allowing SNAP Clients to double the value of their benefits. Supplementing home grown food makes it possible for clients to buy food products they normally could not a�ord.

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Summer brings sunshine and warm temperatures. Heat in the summer months can be dangerous for older adults. Older

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When the temperature climbs about 80 degrees Fahrenheit older adults need to plan ahead and take precautions to avoid illness due to excessive heat. Keep in mind the following tips to staying cool: Avoid direct sun exposure as much as possible • Plan activities earlier in the day or late in day when sun begins to set Air conditioning is your friend in the summer • Spend as much time as possible in air - conditioned areas • If you don’t have air conditioning go somewhere that is 1.

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Iran’s election unsettles Biden’s hope for a nuclear deal

BY MATTHEW LEE ASSOCIATED PRESS

WASHINGTON (AP) — Biden administration o�cials are insisting that the election of a hard-liner as Iran’s president won’t a�ect prospects for reviving the faltering 2015 nuclear deal with Tehran.

But there are already signs that their goal of locking in a deal just got tougher.

Optimism that a deal was imminent faded as the latest talks ended Sunday without tangible indications of significant progress. And on Monday, in his first public comments since the vote, incoming Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi rejected a key Biden goal of expanding on the nuclear deal if negotiators are able to salvage the old one.

At the same time, Raisi is likely to raise Iran’s demands for sanctions relief in return for Iranian compliance with the deal, as he himself is already subject to U.S. human rights penalties.

“I don’t envy the Biden team,” said Karim Sadjapour, a senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace who has advised multiple U.S. administrations on Iran. “I think the administration now has a heightened sense of urgency to revise the deal before Raisi and a new hard-line team is inaugurated.”

President Joe Biden and his team have made a U.S. return to the deal one of their top foreign policy priorities. The deal was one of President Barack Obama’s signature achievements, one that aides now serving in the Biden administration had helped negotiate and that Donald Trump repudiated and tried to dismantle as president.

Despite Raisi’s impending presidency, Biden administration officials insist prospects for reaching an agreement are unaltered. They argue that Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who signed o� on the 2015 deal known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, or JCPOA, will make any final decisions regardless of who is president.

“The president’s view and our view is that the decision leader is the supreme leader,” White House press secretary Jen Psaki said Monday. “That was the case before the election; it’s the case today; it will be the case probably moving forward.”

“Iran will have, we expect, the same supreme leader in August as it will have today, as it had before the elections, as it had in 2015 when the JCPOA was consummated for the first time,” State Department spokesman Ned Price said.

But hopes for substantial progress fizzled last week ahead of the Iranian election amid a flurry of speculation about the impact of the vote on the indirect talks between Iran and the U.S. in Vienna.

Diplomats and others familiar with the talks had thought the last round, the sixth, could produce at least a tangible result even if it fell short of a full deal.

Now, that round has ended and a seventh round has yet to be scheduled as Raisi, Iran’s conservative judiciary chief, brandished an absolute rejection of anything more than Iran’s bare minimum compliance with the 2015 agreement in exchange for a lifting all of U.S. sanctions.

In his public comments Monday, Raisi brushed aside U.S. calls for Iran to agree to follow-on discussions on expanding the initial nuclear deal to include its ballistic missile program and its support for regional groups that the U.S. designates terrorist organizations.

“It’s nonnegotiable,” Raisi said’ Iran experts agree it will be a tough, if not impossible, for Biden to get Iran to go beyond the nuclear agreement.

“I’m very skeptical that once we’ve lifted the sanctions to get them to return they’ll feel any incentive to come back and negotiate more concessions,” Sadjapour said.

“And, if we coerce them with sanctions to come back to the table, they’ll argue that we’ve abrogated our end of the nuclear deal. Again.”

Critics of the nuclear deal maintain that the administration has already given away too much in exchange for too little by signaling its desire to repudiate Trump’s repudiation of the nuclear deal. And, they say that even if Iran agrees to some sort of additional talks, the pledge will be meaningless.

“It was pretty obvious that the Iranians were never gong to negotiate in good faith beyond the JCPOA,” said Rich Goldberg, a

Trump administration National Security Council o�cial who has espoused a hard line on Iran.

“But now, even if the administration gets some sort of face-saving language from the Iranians about future talks, Raisi has already said they’re not interested. The jig is up,” he said. “You can’t come back to a skeptical Congress, allies and deal opponents and say the promise means anything it means when Raisi has already said it doesn’t.”

But administration o�cials are adamant that as good as the nuclear deal is, it is insu�cient and must be improved on.

“We do see a return to compliance as necessary but insu�cient, but we also do see a return to compliance as enabling us to take on those other issues diplomatically,” Price said, adding that the point had been made clear to the the Iranians “in no uncertain terms.”

An additional complication is that Raisi will become the first serving Iranian president sanctioned by the U.S. government even before entering o�ce, in part over his time as the head of Iran’s internationally criticized judiciary — a situation that could complicate state visits and speeches at international forums such as the United Nations.

Psaki and Price both said that the U.S. will continue to hold Raisi accountable for human rights violations for which he was sanctioned by the Trump administration.

Trump withdrew from the nuclear deal in 2018 and set about a “maximum pressure” campaign on Iran that included re-instating all the sanctions eased under the agreement along with adding a host of new ones.

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BIG TECH

How Big Tech created a data ‘treasure trove’ for police

BY MATT O’BRIEN AND MICHAEL LIEDTKE ASSOCIATED PRESS

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — When U.S. law enforcement o�cials need to cast a wide net for information, they’re increasingly turning to the vast digital ponds of personal data created by Big Tech companies via the devices and online services that have hooked billions of people around the world.

Data compiled by four of the biggest tech companies shows that law enforcement requests for user information — phone calls, emails, texts, photos, shopping histories, driving routes and more — have more than tripled in the U.S. since 2015.

Police are also increasingly savvy about covering their tracks so as not to alert suspects of their interest.

That’s the backdrop for recent revelations that the Trump-era U.S. Justice Department sought data from Apple, Microsoft and Google about members of Congress, their aides and news reporters in leak investigations -- then pursued court orders that blocked those companies from informing their targets.

In just the first half of 2020 -- the most recent data available -- Apple, Google, Facebook and Microsoft together fielded more than 112,000 data requests from local, state and federal officials. The companies agreed to hand over some data in 85% of those cases. Facebook, including its Instagram service, accounted for the largest number of disclosures.

Consider Newport, Rhode Island, a coastal city of 24,000 residents that attracts a flood of summer tourists. Fewer than 100 o�cers patrol the city -- but they make multiple requests a week for online data from tech companies.

That’s because most crimes – from larceny and financial scams to a recent fatal house party stabbing at a vacation rental booked online – can be at least partly traced on the internet. Tech providers, especially social media platforms, o�er a “treasure trove of information” that can help solve them, said Lt. Robert Salter, a supervising police detective in Newport.

“Everything happens on Facebook,” Salter said. “The amount of information you can get from people’s conversations online -- it’s insane.”

As ordinary people have become increasingly dependent on Big Tech services to help manage their lives, American law enforcement o�cials have grown far more savvy about technology than they were five or six years ago, said Cindy Cohn, executive director of the Electronic Frontier Foundation, a digital rights group.

That’s created what Cohn calls “the

golden age of government surveillance.”

Not only has it become far easier for police to trace the online trails left by suspects, they can also frequently hide their requests by obtaining gag orders from judges and magistrates. Those orders block Big Tech companies from notifying the target of a subpoena or warrant of law enforcement’s interest in their information — contrary to the companies’ stated policies.

Of course, there’s often a reason for such secrecy, said Andrew Pak, a former federal prosecutor. It helps prevent investigations getting sidetracked because someone learns about it, he said —”the target, perhaps, or someone close to it.”

Longstanding opposition to such gag orders has recently resurfaced in the wake of the Trump-era orders. Apple in 2018 shared phone and account data generated by two Democratic members of the House Intelligence Committee, but the politicians didn’t find out until May, once a series of gag orders expired.

Microsoft also shared data about a congressional aide and had to wait more than two years before telling that person.

Brad Smith, Microsoft’s president, last week called for an end to the overuse of secret gag orders, arguing in a Washington Post opinion piece that “prosecutors too often are exploiting technology to abuse our fundamental freedoms.”

Critics like Cohn have called for revision of U.S. surveillance laws drawn up years ago when the police and prosecutors typically had to deliver warrants to the home of the person being targeted for searches. Now that most personal information is now kept in the equivalent of vast digital storehouses controlled by Big Tech companies, such searches can proceed in secret.

“Our surveillance laws are really based on the idea that if something is really important, we store it at home, and that doesn’t pass the giggle test these days,” Cohn said. “It’s just not true.”

Many tech companies are quick to point out that the majority of the information they are forced to share is considered “non-content” data. But that can include useful details such as the basic personal details you supply when you register for an account, or the metadata that shows if and when you called or messaged someone, though not what you said to them.

Law enforcement can also ask tech companies to preserve any data generated by a particular user, which prevents the target from deleting it. Doing so doesn’t require a search warrant or any judicial oversight, said Armin Tadayon, a cybersecurity associate at advisory firm the

Brunswick Group.

If police later find reasonable grounds for conducting a search, they can return with a warrant and seize the preserved data. If not, the provider deletes the copies and “the user likely never finds out,” Tadayon said.

In Newport, getting a search warrant for richer online data isn’t that di�cult. Salter said it requires a quick trip to a nearby courthouse to seek a judge’s approval; some judges are also available after hours for emergency requests. And if a judge finds there is probable cause to search through online data, tech companies almost always comply.

“Most of the companies do play ball,” Salter said. “We can speak with people, get questions answered. They’re usually pretty helpful.”

Nearly all big tech companies — from Amazon to rental sites like Airbnb, ride-hailing services like Uber and Lyft and service providers like Verizon — now have teams to respond to such requests and regularly publish reports about how much they disclosed. Some of the most dramatic increases in requests have been to tech companies that cater to younger people.

As the messaging app Snapchat has

grown in popularity, so have government requests for its data. Snap, the company behind the app, fielded nearly 17,000 data requests in the first six months of 2020, compared to 762 in the same period of 2015.

Salter said the fact that we’re all doing so much online means police detectives need to stay tech-savvy. But training courses for how to file such requests aren’t hard to find.

For those worried about the growing volume of online data sought by law enforcement, Salter said: “Don’t commit crimes and don’t use your computer and phones to do it.”

“Judges are not going to sign o� on something if we don’t have probable cause to go forward,” he said. “We’re not going to look at people’s information without having something to go on.”

But Cohn said more tech companies should be using encryption technology to make all personal information, including metadata, virtually impossible to decipher without a user key to unlock it.

Until then, she said, police can short circuit constitutional protections against unreasonable searches “by just going to the company instead of coming directly to us.”

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tube talk

Exploding stereotypes

By Paula Hendrickson Contributor

Like it or not, most people have preconceived ideas about – or flat out prejudices against – punk rock, Muslims, and even non-traditional women. The new comedy, We Are Lady Parts, challenges all of those stereotypes.

The entire six-episode first season premiered earlier this month on Peacock, and I watched every episode in one evening. I rarely binge shows, but I could not stop myself.

Set in London, We Are Lady Parts is told mostly through the eyes of Amina (Anjana Vasan), a science nerd PhD student who is also a gifted guitar player. We quickly learn that Amina teaches guitar but never performs, since her extreme stage fright leads to unfortunate bodily reactions. Despite her parents’ more worldly attitudes – including her mom’s (Shobu Kapoor) tendency to overshare personal details – Amina strives to be a good girl

who adheres to Muslim traditions and is mindful of propriety.

Her ideas of what “proper” is begin to broaden once she’s pulled into a punk band comprised of a unique mix of Muslim women.

The band’s founder and lead singer is Saira (Sarah Kameela Impey), an intenseyet-aloof butcher’s assistant. Despite her very punk rock vibe and numerous tattoos, she prays with, and without, her fellow band members.

Bass player Bisma (Faith Omole), considered the “earth mother” of the band, is a wife and mother who writes and illustrates feminist graphic novels on the side. Emphasis on graphic.

Drummer Ayesah (Juliette Motamed) is a somewhat anti-social Uber-driver an attitude. She’s also the sister of Amina’s crush Ahsan (Zaqi Ismail).

B a n d m a n a g e r, M o mt a z (L u c i e Shorthouse), is literally shrouded in mystery. The only member to fully cover

her face, she’s intense, may have committed arson and vapes through her veil. Not until the final episode of the season do we get a glimpse at her face, and even then, only part of it.

Amina quickly realizes she enjoys practicing with the band – while dreading the thought of performing – yet decides to hide her new activity from her newly-engaged, lifelong best friend, Noor (Aiysha Hart), who has very conservative ideas about what’s “appropriate,” and what isn’t.

While it’s fun watching Amina negotiate her dual lives – prim and proper student versus aspiring punk rock musician – the real joy of We Are Lady Parts is getting to know each band member and learning why their musical family is so important to them.

The original music – with the exception of punk covers of Dolly Parton’s “9 to 5” and Queen’s “We Are the Champions” – is performed by the actual cast members.

Yes, a soundtrack is available, too. Series creator and writer, Nida Manzoor, had a hand in writing original ditties like “Bashir with the Good Beard,” “Ain’t No One Gonna Honour Kill My Sister But Me,” and “Voldemort Under My Head Scarf” that play off and rebuke common stereotypes Muslim women face every day.

While the full season of We Are Lady Parts can be streamed on the streamer’s paid tiers (and the one included at no extra charge to Comcast/Xfinity cable subscribers), the free, ad-supported version of Peacock only allows you to watch the first episode, hoping it will entice you to subscribe. (Tip: You could easily watch the whole season, and plenty of other shows, during Peacock’s 7-day free trial.)

We Are Lady Parts is a fun comedy with plenty of depth. While the characters are all Muslim women, their stories are universal – embarrassment, hurt, grief, even peer pressure are feelings that beset people of all cultures, genders, and religions.

Tribeca Festival

15 months later, Radio City reopens with Dave Chappelle

By Jake Coyle

Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) — Fifteen months after shuttering for the pandemic, New York’s Radio City Music Hall reopened its doors Saturday for the Tribeca Festival premiere of a new Dave Chappelle documentary for a full-capacity, fully-vaccinated audience.

The debut of “Dave Chappelle: This Time This Place,” which chronicles Chappelle’s pandemic stand-up series held in rural Ohio cornfields, marked the first time the hallowed midtown hall was yet again packed since closing in March 2020 — a shutdown that put a year-plus’s worth of concerts, including Radio City’s famous Rockettes, on ice for easily the longest spell since the Art Deco venue first opened in 1932.

The premiere Saturday evening, the closing night gala for the 20th Tribeca Festival, was seen as a symbolic reawakening of the arts in New York, where many of the world’s most famous stages — Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Broadway theaters — remain dark.

But after so many pandemic months of silence, that’s quickly changing. On Sunday,

Madison Square Garden will host its first full-capacity concert with the Foo Fighters.

“Springsteen on Broadway” is set to resume performances on June 26.

After the screening, Chappelle dramatically took the stage to a thumping beat from DJ Clark Kent and a raucous standing ovation.

The comedian paused for a moment to apologize for those who lost someone during the pandemic before signaling a note of revival.

“But, man, let’s get up,” said Chappelle.

He soon after introduced a New York feast of hip-hop acts who performed according to their native borough, including Q-Tip, Talib Kweli, Fat Joe, A$AP Ferg, Redman, Ghostface Killah and De La Soul.

Masks weren’t required inside Radio City but proof of vaccination was. In announcing the event in May, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said it would “go a long way towards bringing back this state, overall.”

Directed by Julia Reichert and Steven Bognar, makers of the Oscar-winning “American Factory” (and fellow Ohioans whom Chappelle called his neighbors), “This Time This Place” shows Chappelle realizing his quixotic vision for keeping stand-up and

live performance going through the summer of 2020 and beyond.

In the rural town of Yellow Springs (population 3,700), Chappelle mounted a stage on a friend’s farm and flew in a parade of comics, some of whom showed up dying for an audience, others who were rusty from months of quarantine. Among them: Chris Rock (who was in attendance Saturday), Jon Stewart and Tiffany Haddish — along with regulars Michelle Wolf, Donnell Rawlings and Mo Amer.

The film captures an uncharacteristically nervous Chappelle before his first appearance, the considerable safety precautions taken (including Chappelle and others wincing at a swab up their nose), their battles with the local zoning board, the protest and pain that followed the death of George Floyd, and, ultimately, the profound benefits of comedy and community.

“Look at what we did,” Chappelle said on stage at Radio City. “lmagine what we can do together.”

The Tribeca Festival, mostly canceled last year, held its 20th edition largely in-person by relying mainly on outdoor screenings. It

opened last week with the New York premiere of “In the Heights,” the acclaimed adaptation of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Broadway musical and an ode to the north Manhattan neighborhood of Washington Heights. It debuted with screenings held in all five boroughs of New York.

On Saturday, some entered Radio City a little hesitantly. But most seemed invigorated by being back in Radio City for a much-anticipated movie. Joel and Abby Ralph, who wed a handful of months before the pandemic began, were excited to be out together and not in their Upper West Side apartment. “It feels normal-ish,” said Abby.

Kyra Houston, a regular festivalgoer, came with her more reticent friend, Renee Cassell.

“I feel happy. I was going through a funk,” said Houston, gazing around. It was her second movie of the day. “I feel like a haze is being lifted.”

Before the elbow-to-elbow audience, Tribeca co-founder Jane Rosenthal celebrated the occasion. “We’re fully vaxed and socially squeezed together,” said Rosenthal, introducing the film. “Isn’t that great?”

The crowd roared.

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CRE8IV (pronounced “Creative”) is a community-building, arts-infused event launched in 2019 as part of RACVB’s placemaking and public art efforts designed to enhance the region for residents and visitors. In its first year, CRE8IV artists painted nine murals in downtown Rockford.

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After a one-year hiatus, the Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (RACVB) is pleased to announce the return and expansion of CRE8IV: transformational ART. Throughout the summer, local and visiting artists will transform tired and dull walls into beautiful works of art in Rockford, Loves Park, Rockton and Pecatonica.

For more information about the CRE8IV murals and artists, visit GoRockford.com/ CRE8IV.

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GoRockford.com Where to...

EAT

The Fire Barn is “Home of the Five Alarm Pizza” as well as a variety of burgers, sandwiches, salads and more.

SHOP

Technicolor Constellations

Outdoor Vintage Market

.1K Pride Run/ Walk

WHEN Thursday, June 24 - Sunday, June 27 (10 a.m. - 5 p.m.)

WHEN Saturday, June 26 (9 a.m. - 3 p.m.)

WHEN Saturday, June 26 (12 - 3 p.m.)

WHERE Rockford City Market, Rockford

WHERE The Office Niteclub, Rockford

Join us for our sixth annual Outdoor Vintage Market! This market features local vintage (and vintagelike!) vendors offering quality clothing, jewelry, home goods, furniture and more! We’ll have local food trucks on site, a bar featuring tiki-themed drinks, and live music... all underneath the Rockford City Market pavilion!

Show your Pride and join b103 for the .1K Pride Run/Walk at The Office Niteclub. Participants who purchase a $25 ticket will receive 1 racing bib, 1 rainbow-colored feather boa, 1 commemorative shot glass, and a .1K Pride decal. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to The Liam Foundation Rockford.

WHERE Rockford Art Museum, Rockford Digging deep into the Rockford Art Museum vault, we’ve selected over 50 pieces from the Modern and Contemporary Collection that tell the fascinating stories of how the Rockford Art Museum built a public art collection. The exhibit will be on display until September 26.

Find out more about these events and more at gorockford.com.

To sign up for GoRockford’s Go Guide weekly eblast, visit gorockford.com/eblast.

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Levings Park is home to West Rock Wake Park and also the Sounds of Summer’s Live at Levings Talent Show and Concerts during the summer.

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The Rock River Times. June 23, 2021

Watering the vegetable garden

BY GRANT MCCARTY CONTRIBUTOR

Since May, we’ve entered a drought period and while we did receive some rain to start this week it is not enough to fully address your vegetable garden’s needs. You may find that you are watering your vegetable plants every day. This may be more common if you are growing in a raised bed or containers as these tend to dry out much more quickly. Between flowering and fruiting, a vegetable plant needs 1-1.5 inches of water each week. It can receive more than this and be okay,

but too much all at once may not be the best for the plant. Wilting symptoms may also show up if the plant has received too much water. These symptoms should dissipate in a matter of days.

Let’s recall what water does for the plant.

When water is combined with soil, this allows for the plant to take up all of those vital soil nutrients that it needs to produce a crop for you. Without water, the plant would be unable to take these up. Even if the soil looks very dry, there is still water in the soil. This right there should tell you why you should not water all over your plant.

Wet leaves and plant material will do more harm than good. Diseases can be spread by wet conditions. You may also have a weed problem if too much water is being applied.

Always water at the root zone.

Try to water in the morning. By watering in the morning, this allows wet foliage to dry out whereas by watering over night, any fungi and bacteria present can spread which may mean disease problems.

To determine how much water you are receiving, purchase a rain gauge. This small device can be set on the edge of your planting area and provide you with

an accurate picture of how much rain your crops have gotten. It can then allow you to water your plants more if they do not have enough water for the week.

If you do need to water your plants, you will want to figure out how long you need to water them based on your watering device. Use an empty tuna can and see how fast it takes to fill up. That estimate will give you a rough idea on how long you’ll need to water your plants to get to the amount of water you need for the week.

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

ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

Evolving Images of life on a small Wisconsin lake

BY DRS. ROBERT & SONIA VOGL CONTRIBUTORS

Bob’s family lived the simple life in summer during the depression and WW II. Their mother felt that if their father lost his job they could survive in a small summer cottage on a lake lot she had purchased with some money she had saved before marriage.

It was a 600-square-foot building on wooden posts and featured an outhouse.

Water was pumped from a neighbor’s well into a milk can and brought home via a child’s wagon. Kerosene served as fuel for cooking, lighting and on occasion heating.

During the summer the family stayed at the cottage while their dad stayed and worked in Milwaukee and came to the lake on weekends and fished. Fish and food were keep in an icebox with ice cut from the lake in winter and stored in an icehouse insulated with sawdust. A small town of 300 people was five miles away. It had a hardware store, grocery and butcher shop all open on Saturdays.

Lake life was simple. Rowboats were in wide use and a few had small outboard motors. Fishing and swimming were the common activities. The local dance hall had Saturday night dances and wedding receptions.

With the end of WW II things began to change. People had saved money during

the war and were eager to spend on new luxuries. Powerful motors on bigger boats began pulling surfboard riders. They were soon followed by water skiers. Both served as exercise and required skills. There is far less water skiing now as youth prefer the thrill of sitting in an inner tube being pulled by a powerful boat to the exercise and skill needed to water ski.

Fishing interests were upset with their presence and rules were created to limit the use of power boats. As fish populations dwindled, cottage owners accepted the installation of a public boat landing in exchange for the release of fish by state o�cials. The county opened a public beach which also increased lake use.

Things also changed in the cottages.

The arrival of electric power meant reliance on ice and kerosene use ended.

Outhouses disappeared and septic tanks took their place. Showers, bathtubs, washing machines and dishwashers increased water consumption. Some shallow wells became polluted so deeper wells were drilled. Of course septic tanks need service to function properly. Even when working properly there are risks of polluting the water table surrounding the lake.

Green and weed free lawns came into vogue and many property owners adopted chemical treatments to achieve

their desired appearance. Some property owners cherish their chemically treated lawns and defend them as a minor concern regarding their contribution to lake pollution.

The economic boom based on intensified consumption and modernization has taken its toll on the environmental quality of the lake. The arrival of confinement animal feeding operations or CAFOs has added a dramatic increase in pollution of surrounding lakes and streams.

Algal blooms have increased, particularly following a rainstorm soon after manure is applied on the lands surrounding the lake. There are odor problems for a few days when the manure is applied.

There is also the increased presence of small fly populations associated with spreading the manure. A recent storm with strong winds led to an increased presence of small flies in lake cabins and homes. Since no manure was on land adjacent to the lake the flies are likely to have been blown in from more distant facilities.

In our youth the conventional wisdom of the day required that we wait an hour after eating before swimming. Now we wait for the all clear from public health o�cials.

During our early years at the lake, an informal network of adults set the rules for lake behavior and the safety

of its users. For a while conflicts over times for boating or fishing included the willingness of one property owner being authorized to contact violators and remind them to follow the rules.

But with the arrival of new property owners and the general public the informal approach to rules have broken down. In their place are more county restrictions controlling new buildings, septic tank maintenance and pier construction. As the rules and regulations increase lake quality has deteriorated. As public access has increased at little cost to new users, the taxes on property owners continue to rise forcing some owners to sell. The majority of taxes go to support the schools while few property owners have children in the schools. More funds need to be directed at protecting water quality of the lake.

The lake tends to be heavily used on weekends as friends and relatives of property owners come to enjoy the lake.

They and members of the public also seeking enjoyment in and around the lake are adding to the environmental burden on the resource. Each of the temporary pleasure seeking arrivals carries their own expectations of what they are seeking, greatly influenced by the cultural in which we live. Nearly all of us are deeply enmeshed in the consumerism which has multiple adverse environmental impacts.

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COVID Rules

‘Protected them to death’: Elder-care COVID rules under fire

By Michael Rubinkam Associated Press

Barbara and Christine Colucci long to remove their masks and kiss their 102-year-old mother, who has dementia and is in a nursing home in Rochester, New York. They would love to have more than two people in her room at a time so that relatives can be there too.

“We don’t know how much longer she’s going to be alive,” Christine Colucci said, “so it’s like, please, give us this last chance with her in her final months on this earth to have that interaction.”

Pandemic restrictions are falling away almost everywhere — except inside many of America’s nursing homes. Rules designed to protect the nation’s most vulnerable from COVID-19 are still being enforced even though 75% of nursing home residents are now vaccinated and infections and deaths have plummeted.

Frustration has set in as families around the country visit their moms and, this Father’s Day weekend, their dads. Hugs and kisses are still discouraged or banned in some nursing homes. Residents are dining in relative isolation and playing bingo and doing crafts at a distance. Visits are limited and must be kept short, and are cut off entirely if someone tests positive for the coronavirus.

Family members and advocates question the need for such restrictions at this stage of the pandemic, when the risk is comparatively low. They say the measures are now just prolonging older people’s isolation and accelerating their mental and physical decline.

“They have protected them to death,” said Denise Gracely, whose 80-year-old mother, Marian Rauenzahn, lives in a nursing home in Topton, Pennsylvania.

Rauenzahn had COVID-19 and then lost part of a leg to gangrene, but Gracely said what she struggled with the most was enforced solitude, going from six-day-aweek visits to none at all.

Rauenzahn’s daughters eventually won the right to see her once a week, and the nursing home now says it plans to relax the rules on visits for all residents in late June. But it has not been not enough, as far as Gracely is concerned.

“I believe it’s progressed her dementia,” Gracely said. “She’s very lonely. She wants out of there so bad.”

Pennsylvania’s long-term care ombudsman has received hundreds of complaints about visiting rules this year. Kim Shetler, a data specialist in the ombudman’s office, said some nursing homes’ COVID-19 restrictions go beyond what state and federal guidelines require. Administrators

have been doing what they feel is necessary to keep people safe, she said, but families are understandably upset.

“We’ve done our darndest to advocate for folks to get those visitation rights,” she said. “It’s their home. They should have that right to come and go and have the visitors that they choose.”

A recent survey by National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care, an advocacy group, found time limits on visits remain commonplace, ranging from 15 minutes to two hours. Some facilities limit visiting hours to weekdays, making it difficult for people who work during the day, or restrict visits to once or twice a week.

Rauenzahn’s Pennsylvania nursing home has been limiting most residents to a single, 30-minute visit every two weeks.

Federal authorities should “restore full visitation rights to nursing home residents without delay,” Consumer Voice and several other advocacy groups said in a June 11 letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Residents are “continuing to suffer from isolation and decline because of the limited visitation permitted in the current guidance,” the letter said.

Advocates also take issue with federal guidance on how nursing homes deal with new COVID-19 cases. The guidance says most visits should be suspended for at least 14 days. Some family members, administrators and advocates complain that the recommendation has led to frequent lockdowns because of one or two cases.

“We’ve never had a real long, lengthy period of time where we’re able to have visitors,” said Jason Santiago, chief operating officer at The Manor at Seneca Hill in Oswego, New York. He said continued isolation is inflicting a heavy toll. “We’ve got to do things that make more sense for these residents, make more sense for these families.”

While the federal government recently eased restrictions for vaccinated nursing home residents, New York state has not gone along. Those who eat together in communal spaces must remain socially distanced, for example, and they have to be masked and 6 feet apart during activities, no matter their vaccination status.

That makes crafts, bingo, music — “a lot of what nursing home life is about” — more difficult, said Elizabeth Weingast, vice president for clinical excellence at The New Jewish Home, which runs elder-care facilities in and around New York City.

“We prioritized vaccinating nursing home residents and that’s wonderful, but they’re not getting the same liberties that you or I have now,” said Weingast, who recently published an opinion piece calling

for a loosening of restrictions.

Her co-author, Karen Lipson of LeadingAge New York, which represents nonprofit nursing homes, said the rules “force this kind of policing of love that is really, really challenging.”

With the virus infecting more than 650,000 long-term-care residents and killing more than 130,000 across the U.S., nursing homes had a duty to take precautions when COVID-19 was out of control, said Nancy Kass, a public health expert at Johns Hopkins University. But she said she is baffled by the continued heavy emphasis on safety at the expense of residents’ quality of life, given “we’re not in that state of affairs anymore.”

In Ohio, Bob Greve was desperate for a change of scenery after being cooped up in his Cincinnati-area nursing home for most of the last year. But the administrator wouldn’t permit a visit to his son’s house because of COVID-19 concerns — even though both men are fully vaccinated.

The policy led Greve to a “breaking

point,” according to his son, Mike Greve, who said his 89-year-old father called six, eight, even 10 times a day out of boredom and frustration and talked constantly about getting out.

Mike Greve said he pressed the nursing home administrator for outside forays, only to be told: “If I let you take your father out, I have to let everybody else.” Greve said the administrator was worried about residents bringing COVID-19 back with them.

The administrator did not return phone and email messages from The Associated Press. A day after AP sought comment, Greve said, the administrator called him into the office, offered to allow his father out for a visit and said the policy would be changed for everyone else, too.

Father and son spent a glorious afternoon soaking in the sunshine at Greve’s house, where his dad spotted a deer.

“He said, ‘Hallelujah’ I don’t know how many times,” Greve said. “He said, ‘I don’t know how you got me out, but I’m so happy I could cry.’”

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The Rock River Times. June 23, 2021

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

The Rockford Park District is seeking qualified contractors to install drainage, a concrete drive and brick pavers at the Nicholas Conservatory located at 1354 N. Second Street, Rockford, IL. Bids will be opened online via Zoom. Link to the Zoom opening is provided on the cover page of the bid document. The Rockford Park District reserves the unrestricted right to reject any or all bids received, to waive or not to waive any informality, or to accept the bid considered to be in the best interest of the Park District.

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

Bid No. 21-2267 Nicholas Conservatory Service Drive Repairs Pre-Bid Conference: Tuesday, June 29, 2021 at 10:00 a.m., Nicholas Conservatory and Gardens Classroom, 1354 North Second St., Rockford, IL 61107 Bid Opening: Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. via Zoom BY: Jack Armstrong, Secretary 21243R TRRT 6/23 n n n LEGAL NOTICE The Board of Education, School District No. 205, Winnebago and Boone Counties, Illinois, will receive on or before 2:00 PM (CST), Tuesday, July 13, 2021, sealed submittals for RFP No. 2204 Strategic Planning, terms to be in accordance with specifications which may be reviewed at the Board of Education Office, 501 Seventh St., 6th floor conference room, Rockford, Illinois. All names of offerors submitting will be publicly read at that time and place. All offers submitted shall be valid for a period of at least sixty (60) days from the date of set for receipt of offers. The Board of Education reserves the right to accept or reject any or all offers. Package request forms are available on the District’s website, rps205.com.

Vendors registered with Bonfire can download packages at no cost from their web-site – https://rps205. bonfirehub.com/portal/?tab=openOpportunities Dated this 22nd day of June 2021, Board of Education in and for the School District of Rockford, Illinois.

Dane Youngblood Director of Purchasing 21244R TRRT 6/23 n n n LEGAL NOTICE The Board of Education, School District No. 205, Winnebago and Boone Counties, Illinois, will receive on or before 2:00 PM (CDST), Tuesday, July 6, 2021 sealed submittals for IFB No. 22-05 Marsh School Playground Grading Project - Rebid, terms to be in

accordance with specifications which may be reviewed at the Board of Education Office, 501 Seventh St., 6th floor conference room, Rockford, Illinois. All names of offerors submitting will be publicly read at that time and place. All offers submitted shall be valid for a period of at least sixty (60) days from the date of set for receipt of offers. The Board of Education reserves the right to accept or reject any or all offers. Package request forms are available on the District’s website, rps205.com.

Vendors registered with Bonfire can download packages at no cost from their web-site – https://rps205. bonfirehub.com/portal/?tab=openOpportunities Dated this 22nd day of June 2021, Board of Education in and for the School District of Rockford, Illinois.

Dane Youngblood Director of Purchasing 21245R TRRT 6/23 n n n LEGAL NOTICE The Board of Education, School District No. 205, Winnebago and Boone Counties, Illinois, will receive on or before 2:00 PM (CST), Tuesday, July 20, 2021 sealed submittals for 22-02 Certified Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants, terms to be in accordance with specifications which may be reviewed at the Board of Education Office, 501 Seventh St., 6th floor conference room, Rockford, Illinois. All names of offerors submitting will be publicly read at that time and place. All offers submitted shall be valid for a period of at least sixty (60) days from the date of set for receipt of offers. The Board of Education reserves the right to accept or reject any or all offers. Package request forms are available on the District’s website, rps205.com. Vendors registered with DemandStar.com can download packages at no cost from their web-site – www.

Demandstar.com.

Dated this 22nd day of June 2021, Board of Education in and for the School District of Rockford, Illinois.

Dane Youngblood Director of Purchasing 21217R TRRT 6/23

Public Notices n n n PUBLIC NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO ESTABLISH A BANK BRANCH Notice is hereby given that Illinois Bank & Trust made an application to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation to establish a bank branch at 716 S. Bench Street, Galena, IL 61036.

Any person wishing to comment on this application may file his or her comments in writing with the regional director of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation at the appropriate FDIC office, 1100 Walnut St., Suite 2100, Kansas City, Missouri, 64106, not later than July 9, 2021. The non-confidential portions of the application are on file at the appropriate FDIC office and are available for public inspection during regular business hours.

Photocopies of the non-confiden-

tial portion of the application will be made available upon request.

21246R TRRT 6/23 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a childcare business in said County and State under the name of Mildred Home Daycare at the following post office addresses: 1220 12th Ave., Rockford, IL 61104; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Mildred Hightower SIGNED: Mildred Hightower 6/8/21 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 8th day of June, A.D. 2021.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk Kayla Hilliard, Deputy Clerk 21216R TRRT 6/23 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a photography, media production, marketing service business in said County and State under the name of Warren Photography 365 at the following post office addresses: 202 N. Church St., Rockford, IL 61101; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Harold J. Warren SIGNED: Harold J. Warren 6/14/21 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 14th day of June, A.D. 2021.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk Kayla Hilliard, Deputy Clerk 21241R TRRT 6/30 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a cleaning business in said County and State under the name of Julia’s Cleaning at the following post office addresses: 1114 22nd Ave., Rockford, IL 61104; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Julia Walsh SIGNED: Julia Walsh 6/14/21 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 14th day of June, A.D. 2021.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk Kayla Hilliard, Deputy Clerk 21240R TRRT 6/30 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a clothing business in said County and State under the name of Tash’s Hart Tee’s Design at the following post office addresses: 326 N. Henrietta Ave., Rockford, IL 61101; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Domenica

R. Felton SIGNED: Domenica R. Felton 6/11/21 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 11th day of June, A.D. 2021.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk Kayla Hilliard, Deputy Clerk 21239R TRRT 6/30 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a sole proprietor business in said County and State under the name of Abbas Affordable Mechanic at the following post office addresses: 519 Fairview Ave., Apt. 2, Rockford, IL 61108; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Abbas Lazem Al Abbodi SIGNED: Abbas Lazem Al Abbodi 6/7/21 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 7th day of June, A.D. 2021.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk Angela Reina, Deputy Clerk 21214R TRRT 6/23 n n n NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: The following self-storage Cube contents containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by CubeSmart to satisfy a lien on JULY 8th, 2021 at www. storagetreasures.com. Online Bids START approximately 14 days prior to the final sale date listed above at the stores listed below at the approximate times listed below: Online Bids END Approx.

11:30AM at CubeSmart #6150, 4548 American Road, Rockford, Illinois 61109 (815) 277-4049: CUBE 1243, RANDY WILMINGTON; CUBE B8, PATRICIA SUNNY. Online Bids END Approx.

12:00PM at CubeSmart #6152, 3015 North Main Street, Rockford, Illinois 61103 (815) 2774054: CUBE B91, ROBERT S. LAHTI; CUBE B269, MARY E COMPO; CUBE B269, DIQUAN YOHO. Online Bids END Approx.

12:30PM at CubeSmart #6151, 6210 Forest Hills Road, Loves Park, Illinois 61111 (815) 2774052: CUBE 518, LOUMARK A. SHIVERS. 21247R TRRT 6/30 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a cleaning, organizing and sanitizing business in said County and State under the name of N & J Cleaning From Beginning to End at the following post office addresses: 5024 Hermitage Trl, Unit 5, Rockford, IL 61114; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Juliette Holloway SIGNED: Juliette Holloway 6/17/21 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 17th day of June, A.D. 2021.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk Thalia Gallardo, Deputy Clerk 21271R TRRT 7/7 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 construction business; electrical/carpentry business in said County and State under the name of Major Improvements at the following post office addresses: 7483 Thomas Dr., Loves Park, IL 61111; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Robert L. Major SIGNED: Robert L. Major 6/21/21 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 21st day of June, A.D. 2021.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk Kayla Hilliard, Deputy Clerk 21272R TRRT 7/7 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 extensions, eye lashes, lip gloss business in said County and State under the name of Aubrey’s Collection at the following post office addresses: 3564 Elm St., Rockford, IL 61102; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Tanoya Freeman SIGNED: Tanoya Freeman 6/21/21 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 21st day of June, A.D. 2021.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk Pamela Johnson, Deputy Clerk 21273R TRRT 7/7 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 landscaping business in said County and State under the name of Diaz Landscaping at the following post office addresses: 414 Fitch Rd., Rockford, IL 61109; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Jose Diaz SIGNED: Jose Diaz 6/21/21 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 21st day of June, A.D. 2021.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk Kayla Hilliard, Deputy Clerk 21274R TRRT 7/7 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 data analytics that integrates data collection, visualization, analysis, modeling to inform and predict business in said County and State under the name of WKlytics at the following post office addresses: 726 Tulip Lane, Rockford, IL 61107; that the true and real full names of all

persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Wenjun Kou SIGNED: Wenjun Kou 6/21/21 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 21st day of June, A.D. 2021.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk Kayla Hilliard, Deputy Clerk 21275R TRRT 7/7 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 vending machine and clothes business in said County and State under the name of No Room 4 Errors at the following post office addresses: 1116 Irving Ave., Apt. 302, Rockford, IL 61101; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Davontay Ashford SIGNED: Davontay Ashford 6/21/21 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 21st day of June, A.D. 2021.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk Pamela Johnson, Deputy Clerk 21278R TRRT 7/7 n n n SUPPLEMENTARY CERTIFICATE OF OWNERSHIP OF BUSINESS WITHDRAWAL OF NAME(S) STATE OF ILLINOIS COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO ss.

Certificate No. 031743 On the 7th day of January, A.D. 2014, the original certificate of ownership was filed in the office of County Clerk, in the County of Winnebago, Illinois for: D’Tails Grooming Salon at the following address(es) 5861 Forest Hills Rd., Rockford, IL 61114.

On the 17th day of June, A.D. 2021, the following person or persons ceased doing business under the above assumed name and have no further connection with or financial interest in the business carried on under such assumed name: Jill Hungate SIGNED: Jill Hungate 6/17/21 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed) to before me, this 17 day of June A.D. 2021.

Thalia Gallardo, Deputy Clerk 21276R TRRT 6/23 n n n SUPPLEMENTARY CERTIFICATE OF OWNERSHIP OF BUSINESS (ADDITION OF NAME) STATE OF ILLINOIS COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO ss.

Certificate No. 031743 On the 7th day of January, A.D. 2014, the original certificate of ownership was filed in the office of County Clerk, in the County of Winnebago, Illinois for: D’Tails Grooming Salon at the following address(es): 5861 Forest Hills Rd., Rockford, IL 61114.

On the 15th day of June, A.D. 2021, the following person or persons were added to said organization and now have a financial interest in the business carried on under such assumed name: Kalli Hoffman SIGNED: Kalli Hoffman 6/15/21 STATE OF ILLINOIS, County of Winnebago

ss.

The above being duly sworn, upon oath deposes and says that the foregoing is a true and correct supplementary report of the person or persons who have been added to the above-named firm together with their post-office addresses.

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed) to before me, this 15 day of June A.D. 2021.

Kayla Hilliard, Deputy Clerk 21277R TRRT 6/23 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: DEVON MCCARTHY, Petitioner, vs.

JAMECIA MCCARTHY, Respondent.

Case No. 2021-D-344 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to Respondent Jamecia McCarthy that Petitioner Devon McCarthy 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 July 26, 2021, a judgment by default may be entered against you at any time thereafter for the relief requested in the petition. /s/ Devon McCarthy, Petitioner 21279R TRRT 7/7 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: RAYNARD LEE TURNER, Petitioner, vs.

LAKISHA LYNN TURNER, Respondent.

Case No. 2021-D-121 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to Respondent Lakisha Lynn Turner that Petitioner Raynard Lee Turner 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 July 26, 2021, a judgment by default may be entered against you at any time thereafter for the relief requested in the petition. /s/ Raynard Lee Turner, Petitioner 21282R TRRT 7/7 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO ESTATE OF MICHAEL D. AINSWORTH, Deceased No: 2021-P-0000257 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given to creditors of the death of MICHAEL D. AINSWORTH. Letters of office were issued to GREGG R. NELSON, as Independent Representative whose attorney of record is Christopher W. Dodson, 4855 East State Street, Suite 17, Rockford, Illinois 61108.

Claims against the estate may

be filed on or before December 31, 2021, 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 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 representatives, or both.

When a claim is filed with the representatives but not with the Court, the representatives may file the claim with the Court but have no duty to do so. Copies of claims filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office--Probate Division, must be mailed or delivered to the estate legal representatives and their attorney within ten (10) days after said claim has been filed.

21280R TRRT 7/7 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO PROBATE DIVISION In the Matter of the Estate of JOHN SHERMAN RYNDERS, Deceased.

CASE NO. 2021 P 236 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of John Sherman Rynders of Rockford, Illinois. Letters of Office were issued on June 21, 2021, to Mariah Terry, 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 December 24, 2021, 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: June 21, 2021.

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 (8l5) 636-9600 21281R TRRT 7/7

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June 23, 2021 The Rock River Times. n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC, PLAINTIFF vs.

RHONDA L. BISHOP; STEVEN DOUGLAS BISHOP; THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; STATE OF ILLINOIS; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANT NO. 2021-CH-0000070 PUBLICATION NOTICE The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you, RHONDA L. BISHOP; and UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendant in the above entitled suit, that the said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of the 17th Judicial Circuit, Winnebago County, Illinois by the plaintiff against you and other defendant, praying for the foreclosure of a certain mortgage conveying the premises described as follows to wit: PART OF LOTS FIFTEEN (15) AND SIXTEEN (16) IN BLOCK FIVE (5) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF E.H. POTTER’S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF ROCKFORD, THE PLAT OF WHICH ADDITION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 32 OF DEEDS ON PAGE 458 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS, BOUNDED AS FOLLOWS, TO-WIT: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT SIXTEEN (16); THENCE WEST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOTS SIXTEEN (16) AND FIFTEEN (15), TO A POINT SIXTY (60) FEET EAST OF THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT FIFTEEN (15); THENCE SOUTH PARALLEL WITH THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT FIFTEEN (15), FIFTY (50) FEET; THENCE EAST, PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINES OF SAID LOTS FIFTEEN (15) AND SIXTEEN (16) TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT SIXTEEN (16); THENCE NORTH ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT SIXTEEN (16), FIFTY (50) FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. COMMON ADDRESS: 417 11th Street, Rockford, Illinois 61104 P.I.N.: 11-25-152-028 and which said mortgage was signed by RHONDA L. BISHOP, Mortgagor, to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR 1ST STEP MORTGAGE GROUP, INC., as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Winnebago County as Document No. 2009922037 and a Loan Modification Recorded as Instrument Number 20151035675.; and for such other relief prayed; that summons was duly issued out of the Circuit Court of Winnebago County against you as provided by law, and that the said suit is now pending.

YOU MAY BE ABLE TO SAVE YOUR HOME - DO NOT IGNORE THIS DOCUMENT. By order of the Chief Judge of the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit, this case is subject to the Residential Mortgage Foreclosure Mediation Program.

You must follow the instructions mailed to the property address to participate in this program or otherwise contact Johnson Blumberg & Associates for more information.

NOW THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU, the said above defendant, file your answer to the Complaint in said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of this Court in Winnebago County in Room 103 at 400 W. State St., Rockford, IL 61101 on or before July 23, 2021, default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said complaint.

E-Filing is now mandatory for documents in civil cases with limited exemptions. To e-file, you must first create an account with an e-filing service provider. Visit http://efile.illinoiscourts.gov/service-providers.htm to learn more and to select a service 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.

Johnson, Blumberg, & Associates, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite 1125 Chicago, Illinois 60606 Email: ilpleadings@johnsonblumberg.com Ph. 312-541-9710 / Fax 312-541-9711 JB&A # IL 21 8453 I3170871 P21242R TRRT 7/7 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS, CIRCUIT COURT WINNEBAGO COUNTY PUBLICATION NOTICE OF COURT DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE (MINOR CHILDREN) Request of: ADASHIA M. DAINTY TO CHANGE NAMES OF MINOR CHILDREN Case Number 2021-MR-303 and Case Number 2021-MR-305 (Consolidated) There will be a court date on my Request for Name Change (Minor Children) for these children: Kahleal L. Sledge to the new name of: Kahleal LaMar Sledge Dainty and Kehlani A. Sledge-Dainty to the new name of: Kehlani A. Dainty.

The court date will be held: on July 22, 2021 at 10:00 a.m., at 400 W. State St., Rockford, IL, Winnebago County, in Courtroom #426. /s/ Adashia M. Dainty 21248R TRRT 7/7 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 NO. 2021 P 276 LARRY DARNELL DAWSON, Deceased.

CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of LARRY DARNELL DAWSON. Letters of Office were issued on June 16, 2021, to Ricky C. Dawson, 116 Hardee St., Jackson, TN 38301, who is the legal representative of the Estate. The attorney for the estate is John M. Nelson, 1 Court Place, Suite 300, Rockford, Illinois 61101.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court or with representative, or both, on or before December 24, 2021, which date is not less than 6 months from the date of the first publication of this notice and any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of any claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it is filed.

E-filing is now mandatory for documents in civil cases with limited exemptions. To efile, you must first create an account with an e-filing service provider. Visit https://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.

RICKY C. DAWSON, Administrator This document was prepared by: JOHN M. NELSON #2031671 Attorney at Law 1 Court Place, Suite 300 Rockford, IL 61101 815-964-8800 Fax: 815-965-4413 johnmnelsonlaw@gmail.com Rock River Times: 6/23; 6/30; 7/7/2021 21249R TRRT 7/7 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO SENB BANK, a Banking Corporation, f/k/a Gateway Community Bank, Plaintiff, vs.

SOM XAYVANDY, THAN XAYVANDY, PHILLIP XAYVANDY, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, STATE OF ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, ALL NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS and UNKNOWN OWNERS, Case No. 2021-CH-100 Defendants.

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE BY PUBLICATION The requisite Affidavit for Publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to ALL NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS and ALL UNKNOWN OWNERS, Defendants in the above entitled cause, that the above-entitled Mortgage Foreclosure action was filed on June 15, 2021 and is now pending.

1. The names of all Plaintiffs and the Case Number are identified above.

2. The Court in which said action was brought is identified above.

3. The names of the titleholders of record are Phillip Xayvandy and Than Xayvandy.

4. A legal description of the real estate sufficient to identify it with reasonable certainty is as follows: LOT FOUR (4) AS DESIGNATED UPON PLAT NO. 1 OF SCHAIDER’S OVERLOOK RIDGE SUBDIVISION, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 8, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED AUGUST 19, 1986 IN BOOK 37 OF PLATS ON PAGE 151B AS DOCUMENT NO. 1715227 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. 5. A common address or description of the location of the real estate is as follows: 3802 Harwood Lane, Rockford, IL 61114.

Property Code: 12-08-102-006 6. An identification of the Mortgages sought to be foreclosed are as follows: a. Name of Mortgagor: Som Xayvandy b. Name of Mortgagee: SENB Bank c. Date of Mortgage: July 12, 2019 d. Date of Recording: August 26, 2019 e. County Where Recorded: Winnebago County, Illinois f. Recording Document Identification: Document No. 20191028592 NOW, THEREFORE, unless ALL NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS and ALL UNKNOWN OWNERS, Defendants, file your answer to

the Complaint for Foreclosure in this cause or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Circuit Court of the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit, Winnebago County, Illinois, held in the Winnebago County Courthouse, in the City of Rockford, Illinois on or before the 31st day of December, 2021, default may be entered against you and each of you at any time after that day and a Judgment for Foreclosure may be entered in accordance with the prayer of the Complaint for Foreclosure.

Circuit Clerk SCHILLNG LAW, LLC Attorney Nancy Grimme Schilling – 6243033 nancyschilling@schilling-law.com 973 Featherstone Road, Suite 350 Rockford, IL 61107 (815) 977-5000 21251R TRRT 7/7 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS, CIRCUIT COURT WINNEBAGO COUNTY PUBLICATION NOTICE OF COURT DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE (ADULT) Request of: ERIC L. JACKSON (Christian name) Current Name Case Number 21-MR-511 There will be a court date on my Request to change my name from: Eric L. Jackson to the new name of: Sidiq Salahadin Muhammad.

The court date will be held: on August 18, 2021 at 10:00 a.m., at 400 W. State St., Rockford, IL, Winnebago County, in Courtroom # 412. /s/ Eric Jackson Current Name 21252R TRRT 7/7 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS, CIRCUIT COURT WINNEBAGO COUNTY PUBLICATION NOTICE OF COURT DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE (ADULT) Request of: BRANDEN MICHAEL DEROCHE Current Name Case Number 21-MR-506 There will be a court date on my Request to change my name from: Branden Michael DeRoche to the new name of: Branden Ge. The court date will be held: on September 15, 2021 at 10:00 a.m., at 400 W. State St., Rockford, IL, Winnebago County, in Courtroom # 412. /s/ Branden Michael DeRoche Current Name 21253R TRRT 7/7 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS, CIRCUIT COURT WINNEBAGO COUNTY PUBLICATION NOTICE OF COURT DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE (ADULT) Request of: TERRY ANNE FOREMAN Current Name Case Number 21-MR-505 There will be a court date on my Request to change my name from: Terry Anne Foreman to the new name of: Terri Anne Foreman.

The court date will be held: on August 12, 2021 at 10:00 a.m., at 400 W. State St., Rockford, IL, Winnebago County, in Courtroom # 426. /s/ Terry Anne Foreman Current Name 21254R TRRT 7/7 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS, CIRCUIT COURT WINNEBAGO COUNTY PUBLICATION NOTICE OF COURT DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE (ADULT) Request of: CARLA JUSTINA DURR Current Name Case Number 21-MR-507 There will be a court date on my Request to change my

name from: Carla Justina Durr to the new name of: Carla Justina Simmons-Durr.

The court date will be held: on August 18, 2021 at 10:00 a.m., at 400 W. State St., Rockford, IL, Winnebago County, in Courtroom # 412. /s/ Carla Justina Durr Current Name 21255R TRRT 7/7 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 gift shop business in said County and State under the name of Elektra’s Exotic Exchange at the following post office addresses: 842 N. Court St., Apt. 4, Rockford, IL 61103; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Mikayla Gallagher SIGNED: Mikayla Gallagher 6/15/21 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 15th day of June, A.D. 2021.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk Kayla Hilliard, Deputy Clerk 21256R TRRT 7/7 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 lawn care service business in said County and State under the name of Pryor’s Lawn Care at the following post office addresses: 2734 Brandeis Dr., Rockford, IL 61109; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Kirk Pryor SIGNED: Kirk Pryor 6/15/21 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 15th day of June, A.D. 2021.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk Thalia Gallardo, Deputy Clerk 21257R TRRT 7/7 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 holistic, organic, natural based products business in said County and State under the name of Keturah Holistic, Organic, Natural Products at the following post office addresses: 6137 Garrett Lane, Apt. 5, Rockford, IL 61107; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Mary Rose Israel SIGNED: Mary Rose Israel 6/15/21 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 15th day of June, A.D. 2021.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk Nancy La Borde, Deputy Clerk 21258R TRRT 7/7 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 Bundles 4 U hair company business in said County and State under the name of Bundles 4 U at the following post office addresses: 4351 Sunbury Dr., Rockford, IL 61108; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Savannah Laster SIGNED: Savannah Laster 6/16/21 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 16th day of June, A.D. 2021.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk Nancy La Borde, Deputy Clerk 21260R TRRT 7/7

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 credit repair business in said County and State under the name of SML Consultant at the following post office addresses: 6019 Fincham Dr., Suite #18, Rockford, IL 61108; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Savannah Laster SIGNED: Savannah Laster 6/16/21 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 16th day of June, A.D. 2021.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk Nancy La Borde, Deputy Clerk 21261R TRRT 7/7 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 lawn care and other home services business in said County and State under the name of Mr. Higher’s Lawn Care and Services at the following post office addresses: 2819 Rudeen Close, #1, Rockford, IL 61108; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Jeromy Crout SIGNED: Jeromy Crout 6/15/21 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 15th day of June, A.D. 2021.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk Nancy La Borde, Deputy Clerk 21262R TRRT 7/7 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 esthetics business in said County and State under the name of Al’JeDors Beauty Bar at the following post office addresses: 206 Oakley Ave., Rockford, IL 61101; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Olandria Miller SIGNED: Olandria Miller 6/15/21 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 15th day of June, A.D. 2021.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk Nancy La Borde, Deputy Clerk 21263R TRRT 7/7 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 house cleaning business in said County and State under the name of Summer’s Cleaning at the following post office addresses: 3123 Parkside Ave., Rockford, IL 61101; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Guillermina Solis SIGNED: Guillermina Solis 6/16/21 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 16th day of June, A.D. 2021.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk Kayla Hilliard, Deputy Clerk 21264R TRRT 7/7 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 insulation contractor business in said County and State under the name of Steve Saunders Insulation at the following post office addresses: 6248 Timberlyne

Way, Machesney Park, IL 61115; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Steven D. Saunders SIGNED: Steven D. Saunders 6/17/21 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 17th day of June, A.D. 2021.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk Kayla Hilliard, Deputy Clerk 21265R TRRT 7/7 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 Saunders insulation for buildings contractor business in said County and State under the name of Saunders Insulation at the following post office addresses: 6248 Timberlyne Way, Machesney Park, IL 61115; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Steven D. Saunders SIGNED: Steven D. Saunders 6/17/21 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 17th day of June, A.D. 2021.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk Kayla Hilliard, Deputy Clerk 21266R TRRT 7/7 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 Saunders insulation specialists contractor business in said County and State under the name of Saunders Insulation Specialists at the following post office addresses: 6248 Timberlyne Way, Machesney Park, IL 61115; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Steven D. Saunders SIGNED: Steven D. Saunders 6/17/21 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 17th day of June, A.D. 2021.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk Kayla Hilliard, Deputy Clerk 21267R TRRT 7/7 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 insulation contractor business in said County and State under the name of Building and Energy Performers Group DBA Saunders Insulation at the following post office addresses: 6248 Timberlyne Way, Machesney Park, IL 61115; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Steven D. Saunders SIGNED: Steven D. Saunders 6/17/21 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 17th day of June, A.D. 2021.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk Kayla Hilliard, Deputy Clerk 21268R TRRT 7/7 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 boutique business in said County and State under the name of 725 at the following post office addresses: 2330 Kilburn Ave., Apt. 202, Rockford, IL 61101; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Australia Edwards

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SIGNED: Australia Edwards 6/17/21 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 17th day of June, A.D. 2021.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk Thalia Gallardo, Deputy Clerk 21269R TRRT 7/7 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 sewing business in said County and State under the name of Seams To Go at the following post office addresses: 1725 Stratford Lane, Rockford, IL 61107; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Rosemarie Zadek SIGNED: Rosemarie Zadek 6/17/21 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 17th day of June, A.D. 2021.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk Kayla Hilliard, Deputy Clerk 21270R TRRT 7/7 n n n NOTICE BY PUBLICATION MARGARET DEBERRY and SHARON DEBERRY, Petitioners, vs.

ISAAC MICHAEL CHAPMAN, ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES, a Duly Licensed Child Welfare Agency, Respondents.

CASE NO: 21 AD 57 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Take notice that on the 21st day of April, 2021, a Petition for Adoption was filed in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Illinois, 17th Judicial Circuit, and that on the second floor of the Winnebago County Juvenile Justice Center, on the 28th day of July, 2021 at the hour of 8:30 a.m., or as soon thereafter as this cause may be heard, a hearing will be held upon the Petition for Adoption.

Now, unless you appear at the hearing and show cause against the Petition, the Petition may be taken for confessed as against you and an Order, Judgment or Decree entered.

Dated at Rockford, Illinois this 17th day of June 2021.

Thomas Klein Clerk of the Circuit Court ERIN L. NASH #6304953 Nash Law Office, P.C. 4615 East State Street, Suite 201 Rockford, IL 61108 (815) 397-7500 21250R TRRT 7/7 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 child care business in said County and State under the name of Resee Cares at the following post office addresses: 3219 Parkside Ave., Rockford, IL 61101; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Theresa Henderson SIGNED: Theresa Henderson 6/16/21 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 16th day of June, A.D. 2021.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk Nancy La Borde, Deputy Clerk 21259R TRRT 7/7

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The Rock River Times. June 23, 2021

n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, 400 WEST STATE STREET, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF Jimmie Lee Maxwell, DECEASED 21 P 221 Notice is given of the death of the above named decedent.

Letters of Office were issued to Ernestine Sims, 4520 Erickson Drive, Rockford, Illinois 61108, as Independent Administrator, whose attorney is SJ Chapman, Bielski Chapman, Ltd., 123 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2300, Chicago, Illinois 60606.

Notice is given to Lentinia Pinkey-Williams and Damien Brown, Heirs of the Decedent whose names or addresses were not stated in the petition for independent administration that an order was entered on June 1, 2021, granting independent administration of the estate. This means that the administrator will not have to obtain court orders of filed estate papers in court during probate.

The estate will be administered without court supervision unless interested persons ask the court to become involved.

Claims against the estate may be filed with the clerk or with the representative, or both, on or before December 9, 2021, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by section 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 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.

SJ Chapman Bielski Chapman, Ltd (6312516) 123 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2300 Chicago, Illinois 60606 (312)583-9430 I3170344 P21181R TRRT 6/23 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS, CIRCUIT COURT WINNEBAGO COUNTY PUBLICATION NOTICE OF COURT DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE (ADULT) Request of: GINGER NOEL MARTIN Current Name Case Number 21-MR-416 There will be a court date on my Request to change my name from: Ginger Noel Martin to the new name of: Ginger Noel Sowl.

The court date will be held: on July 28, 2021 at 10:00 a.m., at 400 W. State St., Rockford, IL, Winnebago County, in Courtroom # 426. /s/ Ginger Noel Martin Current Name 21189R TRRT 6/23 n n n PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS, Case No. 2021-TX-0000166, Guardian Tax IL, LLC. To: Advanced Finishing Company; Grace M. Galvan, Agent; Occupants of; Luis Galvan; Winnebago County Clerk; and all other persons/entities UNKNOWN having or claiming any right, interest or title in the

following described real estate: Lots 24 and 25 in Block 3 as designated upon the Plat of S. M. Church’s Fifth Addition to City of Rockford, Illinois, the Plat of which addition is recorded in Book 10 of Plats on page 32 in the Recorder’s Office, situated in Winnebago County, Illinois.

Permanent Index No. 11-22334-016 On May 21, 2017, Guardian Tax IL, LLC filed a Petition for Order of Tax Deed. The object of the plaintiff’s petition is to foreclose on the Tax Sale Certificate No. 201701104 for the delinquent taxes on real estate described above which was issued by the Winnebago County Treasurer on October 29, 2018. The taxes due under the certificate are for the 2017 tax year. The petition asks the court to direct the county clerk to issue a tax deed if the property is not redeemed from the sale on or before October 29, 2021, and that Petitioner, as grantee of tax deed be put in possession of said parcel of real estate. The Petition for Order of Tax Deed will be brought before the Winnebago County Circuit Court on November 19, 2021 at 9:30 a.m. in Courtroom 412. If you fail to redeem, the court may enter a judgment for the relief demanded in the petition.

Guardian Tax IL, LLC, Petitioner Stuart E. Morgenstern, #6275553 Attorney for Petitioner 1 W. Laurel Street Pinckneyville, Illinois 62274 (618)357-5315 21190R TRRT 6/23 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS, CIRCUIT COURT WINNEBAGO COUNTY PUBLICATION NOTICE OF COURT DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE (MINOR CHILDREN) Request of: JARETH ALVAREZ TO CHANGE NAMES OF MINOR CHILDREN Case Number 2021-MR-333 There will be a court date on my Request for Name Change (Minor Children) for these children: Jareth Santiago Alvarez to the new name of: Jareth Santiago Mittan-Alvarez.

The court date will be held: on July 14, 2021 at 10:00 a.m., at 400 W. State St., Rockford, IL, Winnebago County, in Courtroom #412. /s/ Maria Mittan 21191R TRRT 6/23 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO PROBATE DIVISION IN RE THE ESTATE OF: MARK KOZUCK Deceased.

CASE NO. 2021 P 248 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of MARK KOZUCK. Letters of Office were issued on June 2, 2021 to JOANN KOZUCK who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is Mark D. Brynteson, Crosby Law Firm, P.C., 475 Executive Parkway, Rockford, Illinois 61107. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before December 9, 2021, 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, 1975 as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date as stated above shall be barred.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk-Probate Division at the Winnebago County Courthouse, Rockford, 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 his/her attorney within ten days after it has been filed.

Mark D. Brynteson Attorney for Administrator Crosby Law Firm, P.C. Mark D. Brynteson 475 Executive Parkway Rockford, Illinois 61107 815/397-2006 815/394-1955 Fax 21192R TRRT 6/23 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS, CIRCUIT COURT WINNEBAGO COUNTY PUBLICATION NOTICE OF COURT DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE (ADULT) Request of: SHIRLEY JEAN WILSON Current Name Case Number 21-MR-457 There will be a court date on my Request to change my name from: Shirley Jean Wilson to the new name of: Sherry Jean Wilson.

The court date will be held: on August 4, 2021 at 10:00 a.m., at 400 W. State St., Rockford, IL, Winnebago County, in Courtroom # 412. /s/ Shirley Jean Wilson Current Name 21193R TRRT 6/23 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 17th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO TITAN GROUP, LLC, Plaintiff, vs.

LORI HIPPMAN, as Executor of the Estate of HAROLD SUNDEEN A/K/A GENE SUNDEEN, Deceased; LORI HIPPMAN, daughter of HAROLD SUNDEEN A/K/A GENE SUNDEEN; GREGG SUNDEEN, son of HAROLD SUNDEEN A/K/A GENE SUNDEEN; HAROLD G. SUNDEEN TRUST NO. 2004; and UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants.

CASE NO. 2021 CH 91 NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO, In the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, TITAN GROUP, LLC, vs. LORI HIPPMAN, as Executor of the Estate of Harold Sundeen a/k/a Gene Sundeen, Deceased; Lori Hippman, Gregg Sundeen, Harold G. Sundeen Trust No. 2004; and, UNKNOWN OWNERS and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Case No. 2021 CH 91. The requisite Affidavit for Publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you, UNKNOWN OWNERS and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants in the above-entitled suit, that the said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, by the said Plaintiff against you and other Defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mechanic’s Lien conveying the premises described as follows to-wit: Lot Seventy-Eight (78) as designated upon plat no. 4 of Cherokee Hills, being a Subdivision of Part of the West Half (1/2) of the Northeast Quarter (1/4) of Section 24, Township 43 North, Range 1 East of the Third Principal Meridian, the Plat of which Subdivision is recorded in Book 41 of Plats on Page 175B as Document No. 0021169 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois; Situated in the County of Winnebago and the State of Illinois.

Property commonly known as: 6278 Countryside Lane, Rockford,

Illinois 61109 A mechanic’s lien was recorded in the office of the Recorder of Deeds in Winnebago County, Illinois, as Document Number 20191030213.

And for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of the said Court against you as provided by law, and that the said suit is now pending.

Now therefore, unless you, the said above named defendants, file your answer to the Complaint in the said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Chancery Division, in the Courthouse in the City of Rockford, Illinois, on or before the July 8, 2021, default may be entered against you at any time after that date and a decree entered in accordance with the prayer of said Complaint.

Dated at Rockford, Illinois on June 3, 2021. /S/ Thomas A. Klein Thomas A. Klein, Circuit Clerk PREPARED BY: BARRICK, SWITZER, LONG, BALSLEY & VAN EVERA, LLP JODY L. BEILKE (6292370) 6833 Stalter Drive Rockford, Illinois 61108 (815) 962-6611 jbeilke@bslbv.com 21194R TRRT 6/23 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF RALPH C. COLBURN, Deceased.

No. 2021-P-253 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of RALPH C. COLBURN. Letters of Office were issued on May 25, 2021 to SUSAN HAGLUND, who is the legal representative of the Estate. The attorney for the estate is Gary L. Ecklund, 4023 Charles Street, Rockford, IL 61108.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before December 9, 2021, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975, as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred.

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

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

DATED: June 4, 2021.

Gary L. Ecklund Name: Gary L. Ecklund Attorney for Estate Address: 4023 Charles Street City: Rockford, IL 61108 Telephone: 815 229-5333 21195R TRRT 6/23 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS In the Matter of the Estate of ANTHONY W. SINOPLE, SR. Deceased.

2021-P-0000252 CLAIMS NOTICE Notice is given of the death of ANTHONY W. SINOPLE, SR., of South Beloit on April 2, 2021.

Letters of office were issued on May 21, 2021, to ANTHONY W. SINOPLE, JR., 9753 Squire Lane, Belvidere, IL 61008, as independent administrator, whose attorney is TOBIN & RAMON, 530 South State Street; Suite 200, Belvidere,

IL 61008-3711.

The estate will be administered without court supervision, unless under 5/28-4 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/28-4), an 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 in the Office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk -­Probate Division at the Winnebago County Courthouse, at 400 W. State St., Rockford, IL 61101, or with the representative, or both, on or before December 10, 2021, which date is not less than six (6) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, 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 any claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

DATED: June 4, 2021.

Anthony W. Sinople, Jr. Independent Administrator Tobin & Ramon Attorneys for Petitioner 530 South State Street; Suite 200 Belvidere, IL 61008-3711 (815) 544-0316 mail@tobinramon.com 21196R TRRT 6/23 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a video/photo production business in said County and State under the name of Segers Production at the following post office addresses: 8414 Mitchell Rd., Machesney Park, IL 61115; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Reggie Segers III SIGNED: Reggie Segers III 6/1/21 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 1st day of June, A.D. 2021.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk Kayla Hilliard, Deputy Clerk 21197R TRRT 6/23 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a licensed esthetician business (salon/spa) business in said County and State under the name of NAKED Esthetics at the following post office addresses: 917 Gardner St., South Beloit, IL 61080; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Rebecca Pichardo SIGNED: Rebecca Pichardo 6/7/21 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 7th day of June, A.D. 2021.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk Kayla Hilliard, Deputy Clerk 21198R TRRT 6/23 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a purses, clothing, accessories business in said County and State under the name of BLS Accessories at the following post office addresses: 2221 Denver Drive, Rockford, IL 61108; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Brenda Shumate SIGNED: Brenda Shumate 6/2/21 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 2nd

day of June, A.D. 2021.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk Pamela Johnson, Deputy Clerk 21199R TRRT 6/23 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a cleaning residential, cleaning foreclosure, AirBnB business in said County and State under the name of Chargite’s Cleaning Service at the following post office addresses: 2649 Lapey St., Rockford, IL 61109; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Chargite Blan SIGNED: Chargite Blan 5/26/21 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 26th day of May, A.D. 2021.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk Nancy La Borde, Deputy Clerk 21200R TRRT 6/23 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a salon; hair services, nail services, facials business in said County and State under the name of Elevate Salon at the following post office addresses: 419 N. Mulford Rd., Rockford, IL 61107; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Sarah Marie Nelson SIGNED: Sarah Marie Nelson 6/2/21 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 2nd day of June, A.D. 2021.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk Nancy La Borde, Deputy Clerk 21201R TRRT 6/23 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a lawn care and tree trimming business in said County and State under the name of Anthony Get It Done Lawn Care at the following post office addresses: 319 N. Henrietta Ave., Rockford, IL 61101; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Anthony Thompson SIGNED: Anthony Thompson 6/2/21 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 2nd day of June, A.D. 2021.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk Kayla Hilliard, Deputy Clerk 21202R TRRT 6/23 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a floral arrangements, decorative vases, events, etc. business in said County and State under the name of Shelly Precious Arrangements at the following post office addresses: 319 N. Henrietta Ave., Rockford, IL 61101; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Shelly Thompson SIGNED: Shelly Thompson 4/26/21 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 26th day of April, A.D. 2021.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk Thalia Gallardo, Deputy Clerk 21203R TRRT 6/23 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS,

COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a I will be selling sex toys and photography business in said County and State under the name of $3XIISTAR Corporation at the following post office addresses: 2403 Quail Run, Rockford, IL 61103; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Starla Williams SIGNED: Starla Williams 6/3/21 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 3rd day of June, A.D. 2021.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk Kayla Hilliard, Deputy Clerk 21204R TRRT 6/23 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a food & clothing business in said County and State under the name of Bossi Things An More Essentials at the following post office addresses: 3207 Sunnyside Ave., Rockford, IL 61101; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Capricia R. Wiles SIGNED: Capricia R. Wiles 6/2/21 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 2nd day of June, A.D. 2021.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk Kayla Hilliard, Deputy Clerk 21205R TRRT 6/23 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a moving freight & household goods by tractor trailer business in said County and State under the name of MJ Trucking at the following post office addresses: 1512 W. Jefferson St., Rockford, IL 61101; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Millard E. Jordan SIGNED: Millard E. Jordan 6/3/21 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 3rd day of June, A.D. 2021.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk Nancy La Borde, Deputy Clerk 21206R TRRT 6/23 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a child care business in said County and State under the name of Roberta’s Child Care at the following post office addresses: 2304 Benderwirt Ave., Rockford, IL 61103; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Roberta Moore SIGNED: Roberta Moore 6/3/21 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 3rd day of June, A.D. 2021.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk Nancy La Borde, Deputy Clerk 21207R TRRT 6/23 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a home decor & gift basket of any kind, we decorate homes & design gift baskets business in said County and State under the name of Sassi Klass Home Furnishings at the following post office addresses: 1403 16th Ave., Rockford, IL 61104; that the true and real full names of all persons

owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Aneetra Martin SIGNED: Aneetra Martin 4/19/21 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 19th day of April, A.D. 2021.

Neva Blakley, Notary Public My Commission Expires 1/27/2022 21208R TRRT 6/23 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a daycare for child care business in said County and State under the name of Dora’s Child Care at the following post office addresses: 1829 Edgebrook Dr., Rockford, IL 61107; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Dora M. Clement SIGNED: Dora M. Clement 6/3/21 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 3rd day of June, A.D. 2021.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk Nancy La Borde, Deputy Clerk 21209R TRRT 6/23 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a lawncare service business in said County and State under the name of J & J’s Lawncare & Snow Removal at the following post office addresses: 1309 Montague St., Rockford, IL 61102; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Jarvell Sanders SIGNED: Jarvell Sanders 6/4/21 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 4th day of June, A.D. 2021.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk Angela Reina, Deputy Clerk 21210R TRRT 6/23 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a catering food service business in said County and State under the name of Ms. Mitty’s at the following post office addresses: 407 Foster Ave., Rockford, IL 61102; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Eric C. Lathan SIGNED: Eric C. Lathan 6/4/21 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 4th day of June, A.D. 2021.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk Nancy La Borde, Deputy Clerk 21211R TRRT 6/23 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a transportation/ delivery business in said County and State under the name of B & H Transportation at the following post office addresses: 4812 Javelin Dr., Rockford, IL 61108; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Lester Brown SIGNED: Lester Brown 5/24/21 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 24th day of May, A.D. 2021.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk Angela Reina, Deputy Clerk 21212R TRRT 6/23

June 23, 2021 The Rock River Times. 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 WARREN J. EVENSEN, Deceased.

CASE NO. 2021 P 211 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Warren J. Evensen of South Beloit, Illinois. Letters of Office were issued on May 4, 2021, to Jeffrey Evensen, 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 December 17, 2021, 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: June 8, 2021.

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 21221R TRRT 6/30 n n n State of Illinois In the Circuit Court of the 17th Judicial Circuit County of Winnebago JTF ESTATES, LLC, Plaintiff, –vs– Antwann Griffin a/k/a Antwann Debon Griffin Sr., Janet Griffin, American General Finance, Inc., The City of Rockford, Illinois Department of Revenue, Unknown Owners, and Non-Record Claimants, Defendants.

Case No. 2020–CH–321 Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is given to you, Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants, defendants in the above action which has been commenced in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County against you and other defendants requesting a Mortgage Foreclosure made by Mortgage Lenders Network USA, Inc. and assigned to JTF ESTATES, LLC against Antwann Griffin and Janet Griffin the following described real estate: The Southerly 82 feet in width of Lots 8 and 9 as designated upon the plat of Subdivision of Blocks 7 and 8 of S.M. Church’s addition to the City of Rockford, Illinois, the Plat of which Subdivision is recorded in Book 86 of Deeds on Page 240 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois, The Northerly Line of said premises being parallel with the South Lines of said Lots, situated in Winnebago County, State of Illinois.

Commonly known as: 1131

Preston Street, Rockford, Illinois 61102 Summons was issued out of the court against you as provided by law, and the action is still pending.

Consequently, unless you, Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants, Defendants in the above case, file your answer to the Complaint in the action or otherwise make your appearance in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, located in Rockford, Illinois on or before July 19, 2021 default may be entered against each of you at any time after that day and a judgment may be entered in accordance with the prayer of the Complaint.

Prepared by: George P. Hampilos – ARDC # 6210622 Hampilos & Associates, Ltd. Attorneys for Plaintiff 308 W. State St. – Suite # 210 Rockford, IL 61101 (815) 962-0044 george@hampiloslaw.com 21222R TRRT 6/30 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS, CIRCUIT COURT WINNEBAGO COUNTY PUBLICATION NOTICE OF COURT DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE (ADULT) Request of: MASSIEL CAROLINA BLANCO Current Name Case Number 21-MR-477 There will be a court date on my Request to change my name from: Massiel Carolina Blanco to the new name of: Melissa Massiel Blanco.

The court date will be held: on August 4, 2021 at 10:00 a.m., at 400 W. State St., Rockford, IL, Winnebago County, in Courtroom # 426. /s/ Massiel Blanco Current Name 21223R TRRT 6/30 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN PROBATE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: DORIS C. TERZIAN, Decedent.

No. 2021-P-261 NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION NOTICE TO HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF WILL ADMITTED AND NOTICE FOR CLAIMS NOTICE is given of the death of DORIS C. TERZIAN. Letters of Office were issued on June 2, 2021 to CATHERINE J. WHALEN, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is David L. Davitt, 4023 Charles Street, Rockford, IL 61108.

NOTICE is given to ANDRE S. TERZIAN, who is an heir or legatee in the above proceeding to probate a will and whose name or address is not stated in the Petition to Admit Will and Issue Letters, that an order was entered by the Court on June 2, 2021 admitting the will to probate granting Independent Administration of the decedent’s estate. This means that the Independent Executor will not have to obtain court orders or file estate papers in the court during probate.

The estate will be administered without court supervision, unless an interested person asks the court to become involved.

Within 42 days after the effective date of the original order of admission you may file a petition with the court to require proof of the will by testimony of the witnesses to the will in open court or other evidence, as provided in Section 6-21 of the Probate Act of 1975 (755 ILCS 5/6-21).

You also have the right under Section 8-1 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/8-1) to contest the validity of the will by filing a petition with the court within 6 months after admission of the will to probate.

Under Section 28-4 of the Probate Act of 1975 (755 ILCS 5/28-4) any interested person may terminate independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the clerk of the court. However, if the petitioner is a creditor, independent administration will be terminated only if the court finds that termination is necessary to protect the petitioner’s interest.

A petition in substantially the following form may be used to terminate independent administration: STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN PROBATE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: DORIS C. TERZIAN, Decedent.

No. 2021-P-261 _________________________ ______________ on oath states: 1. On June 2, 2021 an order was entered granting independent administration to Catherine J. Whalen.

2 . I a m a n i n t e re s t ed person in this estate as __________________________ (heir, non-residuary legatee) ___ _____________________________ ____________________________ ___________ (residuary legatee) (creditor) (representative).

3. The will does direct independent administration.

4. I request that independent administration be terminated. ___________________________ (Signature of Petitioner) Signed and sworn to before me this ___ day of ________________, 2021. ___________________________ Notary Public Claims against the estate may be filed on or before December 18, 2021, 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 by the requisite data stated above shall be barred.

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

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

Dated: June 8, 2021 David L. Davitt, Attorney David L. Davitt - #6206402 Schlueter Ecklund & Davitt 4023 Charles St. Rockford, IL 61108 (815) 229-5333 ddavitt@rockriverlaw.com 21224R TRRT 6/30 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: THOMAS G. DEAN JR., Deceased.

CASE NO. 2021 P 245 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of THOMAS G. DEAN JR .. Letters of Office were issued on June 9, 2021 to ROSE MARIE DEAN, who is the legal representative of the estate.

The attorney for the estate is ANTHONY A. SAVAIANO, 535 Loves Park Dr., Loves Park, IL 61111.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before December 18, 2021, 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 Div. at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 W. State St., Rockford, IL 61101, or with the estate legal representative, or both.

Copies of claims filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office­Probate Div., must be mailed or delivered to the estate legal representative and to his/her attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed.

DATED: 6/10/21 ROSE MARIE DEAN, ADMINISTRATOR ANTHONY A. SAVAIANO #87 Attorney for Estate 535 Loves Park Drive Loves Park, IL 61111 815/654-3060 21225R TRRT 6/30 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: STEVEN FERGUSON, Petitioner, vs.

SARA FERGUSON, Respondent.

Case No. 2021-D-60 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to Respondent Sara Ferguson that Petitioner Steven Ferguson 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 July 19, 2021, a judgment by default may be entered against you at any time thereafter for the relief requested in the petition. /s/ Steven Ferguson, Petitioner 21226R TRRT 6/30 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: HARRY L. LOWE, Deceased.

NO. 2021 P 273 NOTICE FOR PUBLICATIONWILLS AND CLAIMS NOTICE is given of the death of HARRY L. LOWE. Letters of Office were issued on June 10, 2021, to Harry D. Lowe, 3505 Falling Leaf Drive, Rockford, Illinois 61109, who is the legal representative of the estate.

The attorney for the estate is DeRango and Cain, LLC., 120 W. State St. Suite 303, Rockford, Illinois 61101.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before December 16, 2021, 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 dated shall be barred.

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

Copies of claims filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office, Probate Division, must be mailed or delivered to the estate legal representative and to his attorney with ten (I 0) days after it has been filed.

Dated: June 11, 2021 Harry D. Lowe, Independent Administrator BY: /s/ Jim Hursh JAMES HURSH, Attorney for the Independent Administrator DeRango and Cain, LLC Attorney James Hursh, #6230997 120 West State St. Suite 303 Rockford, Illinois 61 101 815/962-5490 jhursh@derangocain.com 21227R TRRT 6/30 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN RE THE ESTATE OF: PROBATE DIVISION WILLIAM A. SMITH, Deceased.

No. 2021-P-256 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of WILLIAM A. SMITH. Letters of Office were issued on May 27, 2021 to WAYNE L. MEYERS of 1323 31st Street, Rockford, Illinois 61108, who is the legal representative of the Estate. The attorney for the Estate is Derek B.N. Seyller of HOWARD, HARDYMAN & DIVERDE, LLP; 124 N. Water Street, Suite 100, PO Box 1616, Rockford, Illinois 61110-0116.

Any claims against the Estate may be filed on or before December 16, 2021, 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 must be filed with the Office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk-Probate Division at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 W. State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61101 Copies of claims filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office - Probate Division, must be mailed or delivered to the Estate legal representative and to his or her attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed.

DATED: June 10, 2021 WAYNE L. MEYERS, Independent Administrator Derek B.N. Seyller – ARDC# 6334524 HOWARD, HARDYMAN & DIVERDE, LLP 124 N. Water Street, Suite 100 PO Box 1616 Rockford, Illinois 61110-0116 (815) 964-8888 dseyller@howardhardyman.com Attorneys for the Estate of William A. Smith, Deceased 21228R TRRT 6/30 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: SILVIA DELGADO, Petitioner, vs.

FRANCISCO JAVIER ACEVEZ, Respondent.

Case No. 2021-D-47 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to Respondent Francisco Javier Acevez that Petitioner Silvia Delgado 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 July 19, 2021, a judgment by default may be entered against you at any time thereafter for the relief requested in the petition. /s/ Silvia Delgado, Petitioner Prepared by: Cassandra R. Hirth Midwest Law Works 6278 E. Riverside Blvd.

Loves Park, IL 61111 (815) 312-1703 21229R TRRT 6/30 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS, CIRCUIT COURT WINNEBAGO COUNTY PUBLICATION NOTICE OF COURT DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE (ADULT) Request of: KATHERINE ANNE VON ARX Current Name Case Number 21-MR-441 There will be a court date on my Request to change my name from: Katherine Anne Von Arx to the new name of: Katherine Anne Knabe.

The court date will be held: on September 2, 2021 at 10:00 a.m., at 400 W. State St., Rockford, IL, Winnebago County, in Courtroom # 426. /s/ Katherine Anne Von Arx Current Name 21231R TRRT 6/30 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a party planning services and cake decorating and treat buffets business in said County and State under the name of Your Sweet Obsession at the following post office addresses: 3309 Sunnyside Ave., Rockford, IL 61101; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Alicia Brown SIGNED: Alicia Brown 6/7/21 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 7th day of June, A.D. 2021.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk Kayla Hilliard, Deputy Clerk 21232R TRRT 6/30 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a retail gift baskets & bundles for all occasions business in said County and State under the name of Bundles & Baskets at the following post office addresses: 216 Robert Ave., Rockford, IL 61107; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Carissa Jordan SIGNED: Carissa Jordan 6/4/21 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 4th day of June, A.D. 2021.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk Kayla Hilliard, Deputy Clerk 21233R TRRT 6/30 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a business selling bird feeders, cedar gardens and custom wood products business in said County and State under the name of MFF customs at the following post office addresses: 2337 18th Ave., Rockford, IL 61104; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Matthew F. Fischer SIGNED: Matthew F. Fischer 6/10/21 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 10th day of June, A.D. 2021.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk Nancy La Borde, Deputy Clerk 21234R TRRT 6/30 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO

This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a trucking service and contract business (trucking, snow plowing, lawn maint.) business in said County and State under the name of Adam C. Viel Trucking and Contracting at the following post office addresses: 411 Heeren Dr., Winnebago, IL 61088; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Adam Viel SIGNED: Adam Viel 6/10/21 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 10th day of June, A.D. 2021.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk Pamela Johnson, Deputy Clerk 21235R TRRT 6/30 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a pipe and cigar lounge business in said County and State under the name of Strike the Box Pipe and Cigar at the following post office addresses: 4929 Radnor Dr., Rockford, IL 61109; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Alan D. Carlson SIGNED: Alan D. Carlson 6/10/21 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 10th day of June, A.D. 2021.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk Pamela Johnson, Deputy Clerk 21236R TRRT 6/30 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a photography business in said County and State under the name of E & H Photography at the following post office addresses: 9216 Lawson Dr., Machesney Park, IL 61115; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Erica Hafferty SIGNED: Erica Hafferty 6/11/21 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 11th day of June, A.D. 2021.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk Kayla Hilliard, Deputy Clerk 21237R TRRT 6/30 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a construction business in said County and State under the name of Jones Construction Group at the following post office addresses: 1643 N. Alpine Rd., Suite 104, Rockford, IL 61107; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Marcus Jones; Craig Sockwell SIGNED: Marcus Jones 6/10/21 SIGNED: Craig Sockwell 6/10/21 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 10th day of June, A.D. 2021.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk Kayla Hilliard, Deputy Clerk 21238R TRRT 6/30 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 ALICE L. LAGAISSE, Deceased.

CASE NO. 2021 P 255 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Alice L. Lagaisse of Durand, Illinois. Letters of Office were issued

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on May 27, 2021, to Joann Nielsen, 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 December 10, 2021, 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: June 8, 2021.

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 (8l5) 636-9600 21215R TRRT 6/23 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: ARTIN H. TOROSSIAN CASE NO: 2021 P 201 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of ARTIN H. TOROSSIAN. Letters of Office were issued on May 27, 2021 to THOMAS K. TOROSSIAN, 5540 Roanoke Road, Rockford, IL 61107, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is Jeffry A. Dahlberg, 5130 N. Second St., Loves Park, IL 61111.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before December 16, 2021, 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 his/her attorney within ten days after it has been filed.

Dated: June 9, 2021 THOMAS K. TOROSSIAN Executor Attorney For Estate: JEFFRY A. DAHLBERG #6206776 5130 N. Second St. Loves Park, IL 61111 815-877-2593 21230R TRRT 6/30

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Radames Colon-Laboy 49 Rockford 1 . *_ _ _ _ C o d e , or 6/19/2021 self-censorship guideSCORPIO Diane Ward 63 Rockford 6/19/2021 You’ll manage to stand out and lines for movies Edwin Moser 100 Rockford 6/19/2021 admired in some way. 5.

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WEEK OF JUNE 20 TO 26, 2021 THE LUCKIEST SIGNS THIS WEEK:

ARIES, AQUARIUS AND PISCES Horoscope

ARIES You’ll keep certain feelings to yourself, but sometimes talking things out can be very libera­ ting. This is how you’ll manage to ease your anxiety and im­ prove your well­being.

ARIES You’ll want to get in better shape for the summer, and doing so will be quite beneficial for your overall health. Now’s the per­ fect time to adopt better eating habits.

ARIES Try to make time for a relaxing vacation this summer. You have all the tools you need to start your own business, and you’ll have the support of several ex­ perts.

TAURUS Double check your invoices. You might notice a big mistake that will help you save money later on or even allow you to negoti­ ate better services in the future.

TAURUS You’ll get a lot of attention when you voice your opinion. Thanks to the internet, your words will travel around the world and be remembered for quite some time.

TAURUS You exude understanding and collaboration, or at least aspire to keep the peace. People can’t help but smile in your presence.

You’ll find solutions to settle a debt or renovate a property.

GEMINI Big plans are taking shape at home and with your partner.

In particular, you might decide to move in together to start a family or merge your existing families.

GEMINI You’ll be able to lead impor­ tant negotiations or close a deal that’s been dragging on for too long. Don’t be afraid of change; it’ll be nothing but beneficial to you.

GEMINI Even if you have plenty of ideas and solutions in mind, you won’t be able to satisfy everyone. There will be times when you simply have to make a decision to keep things moving forward.

CANCER You’ll be the focus of everyone’s attention, much to your surprise.

Expect to be recognized for doing something heroic, even if it’s just listening to the right person.

CANCER You’ll need a second cup of coffee on a few occasions this week to help you remain fo­ cused and complete your to­do list. Confusion will be a recur­ ring feeling.

CANCER You won’t hesitate to speak up when others stay silent. Fortu­ nately, your wisdom and matu­ rity will ensure you choose your words carefully and remain di­ plomatic.

LEO You’ll be feeling a lot of stress this week. All the more reason to unwind with a trip to the spa or your massage therapist. Bring a loved one along and just relax.

LEO You’ll have some trouble reining in your spending as you shop at beautiful boutiques. As of this week, you’ll start to adopt an increasingly spiritual lifestyle.

LEO It wouldn’t be surprising if one of your kids doesn’t like their day camp, much to your dismay. This situation will need to be resol­ ved quickly, so give it your full attention and consider taking a day off work.

VIRGO You’ll be in charge of an impor­ tant meeting at work. It’ll be a huge success, and you’ll de­ monstrate skills that put you in the running for a promotion and a salary increase.

VIRGO You’ll accomplish a project that fills you with pride. If you’re single, you may meet your fu­ ture partner. At the very least, you’ll start making plans with a new flame.

VIRGO When you take a vacation, be sure to rely on your GPS to avoid going in circles before you reach your destination. Some down­ time at home will do you a lot of good.

LIBRA LIBRA You’ll become more aware of The summer holidays are almost the importance of your health here, at least for your young and living in the moment. You’ll children. This will allow you to prioritize rest, relaxation and re­ slow down, shake off certain res­ juvenation this week, which will ponsibilities and enjoy the pre­ do you sent 40. moment.

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LIBRA You’ll be in a good position to claim a refund or request a price adjustment. You’ll think about signing up for a short training program this summer to ad­ vance your career.

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SCORPIO Your friends and family members will ask a lot of you this week, and you’ll have a hard time say­ ing no. Fortunately, they’ll be very appreciative of your hard work and devotion.

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CAPRICORN This will be a roller coaster of a week for your energy level.

You’ll receive excellent news about a loved one’s health, and a party will be planned at the last minute to celebrate.

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AQUARIUS Time is in short supply, and you’ll have no choice but to be more organized if you want to ac­ complish everything you have planned. You’ll participate in a surprising event that brings you much happiness.

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PISCES If you’re looking for a job, some­ one close to you will help guide you toward a remarkable career.

You’ll take on a project close to your heart, such as going on a trip or starting a company.

PISCES You’ll struggle to make a deci­ sion for one reason or another.

Even if you repeatedly weigh the pros and cons, only looking into your heart will give you the right answer.

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