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The Rock River Times. November 25, 2020

State COVID Update

Pritzker warns of crisis if programs aren’t extended

By Peter Hancock

Capitol News Illinois phancock@capitolnewsillinois.com

SPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker warned Monday of another looming economic crisis for the state and nation if Congress does not act soon to reauthorize extended unemployment benefits for people displaced from their jobs due to the COVID19 pandemic.

“I can’t overstate the implications of this,” Pritzker said during his daily COVID-19 briefing. “Without assistance from Congress, five weeks from now there will be no way to replace these benefits for the hundreds of thousands of Illinoisans impacted by these programs, which have become an essential lifeline for people who lost their jobs due to the pandemic. This is incredibly dire.”

Pritzker was referring to two programs created under the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security, or CARES Act, which Congress passed in March.

They include the Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation program, which provides an additional 13 weeks of unemployment benefits for people who have exhausted their regular jobless benefits, and the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance program, which provides benefits to gig workers, independent contractors and other self-employed individuals who don’t normally qualify for traditional unemployment insurance.

Both of those programs are 100-percent funded by the federal government, although they are administered through state unemployment agencies like IDES, and both are set to expire Dec. 26.

According to U.S. Department of Labor data, more than 204,000 Illinoisans filed new claims for extended benefits under PEUC during the last week of October while another 177,000 self-employed workers were receiving continuing benefits under PUA.

Those numbers were in addition to the more than 337,000 Illinoisans who were receiving continuing benefits under the traditional unemployment insurance program at the end of October.

The Illinois Department of Employment Security reported last week that the state’s unemployment rate fell to 6.8 percent in October, down from 10.4 percent in September. At the same time, however, the total number of nonfarm jobs in the state declined by about 1,100, to just over 5.7 million, a sign that a large number of people have fallen out of the workforce.

Although the Democratic-controlled U.S. House passed a bill earlier this year to extend those programs as part of a broader economic stimulus package, the Republican-controlled Senate has not.

Among the issues separating the two sides is whether to provide direct financial help to state and local governments, which many Republicans in the Senate oppose, and whether to provide employers with civil immunity from lawsuits by workers who contract COVID-19, which Republicans have sought but many Democrats oppose.

“So unless the Republican Senate gets a stimulus bill moving in December, Republicans will be putting a big lump of coal in the Christmas stockings of a whole lot of American families,” Pritzker said.

Amid the surge in unemployment claims during the pandemic, IDES has been beset with backlogs and delays in processing the unprecedented volume of claims coming in each week, but the head of that agency said it has been making significant progress to improve the work flow.

Kristin Richards, acting director of IDES, said that during the peak of the pandemic in May, the agency received about 1.8 million phone calls in a single week – or about three per second – with only about 100 staff workers to answer them.

Since then, she said, IDES added

hundreds of in-house and contractual staff, set up a “callback only” system in which calls are returned in the order they were received, and implemented other changes to streamline the handling of calls based on the nature of a claimant’s issue. As a result, she said, many claimants are now receiving callbacks within seven to 10 days.

“There are complex issues in our adjudication process that may require some more patience,” Richards said. “But we’re happy to say that in many cases, claimants can hear from us within one to two weeks or less.”

Richards and Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul also noted that IDES has been dealing with an unprecedented volume of fraudulent claims, mainly as a result of nationwide data breaches that have enabled some to file claims using stolen identities and Social Security numbers.

“I myself can attest that anyone can be targeted by these scammers because I myself received a phony debit card in the mail,” Raoul said.

Raoul reminded Illinoisans that if they receive anything in the mail about an unemployment claim that they did not file, either a debit card or a letter saying they’ve been approved for benefits, it likely means that an application was filed by an identity thief, and the recipient should not try to access those benefits.

He advised all Illinoisans to closely monitor their financial accounts and credit reports and to put a freeze on their credit cards if they suspect improper activity.

Information about how to report suspected identity theft and how to protect a consumer’s information is available on the Attorney General’s website.

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Biden transition OK’d to start as Trump runs out of options

BY ZEKE MILLER, DAVID EGGERT AND COLLEEN LONG ASSOCIATED PRESS

WASHINGTON (AP) – The federal government recognized President-elect Joe Biden as the “apparent winner” of the Nov. 3 election, formally starting the transition of power after President Donald Trump spent weeks testing the boundaries of American democracy.

Trump relented after su�ering yet more legal and procedural defeats in his seemingly futile e�ort to overturn the election with baseless claims of fraud.

Trump still refused to concede and vowed to continue to fight in court after General Services Administrator Emily Murphy gave the green light Monday for Biden to coordinate with federal agencies ahead of his Jan. 20 inauguration. But Trump did tweet that he was directing his team to cooperate on the transition.

The fast-moving series of events seemed to let much of the air out of Trump’s frantic e�orts to undermine the will of the people in what has amounted to a weekslong stress test for the nation’s confidence in the political system and the fairness of U.S. elections. Those e�orts haven’t ended and are likely to persist well beyond his lame-duck presidency.

Murphy, explaining her decision, cited “recent developments involving legal challenges and certifications of election results.”

She acted after Michigan on Monday certified Biden’s victory in the battleground state and a federal judge in Pennsylvania tossed a Trump campaign lawsuit on Saturday seeking to prevent certification in that state. Pennsylvania certified its results, and its 20 electors for Biden on Tuesday morning.

It also came as an increasing number of Republicans were publicly acknowledging Biden’s victory, after weeks of tolerating Trump’s baseless claims of fraud. The Republican president had grown increasingly frustrated with the flailing tactics of his legal team.

In recent days, senior Trump aides including chief of sta� Mark Meadows and White House counsel Pat Cipollone had also encouraged Trump to allow the transition to begin, telling the president he didn’t need to concede but could no longer justify withholding support to the Biden transition.

Meadows, late Monday, sent a memo

to White House sta�ers saying that their work was not yet finished and that the administration would “comply with all actions needed to ensure the smooth transfer of power,” according to a person who received it.

Yohannes Abraham, executive director of the Biden transition, said the decision “is a needed step to begin tackling the challenges facing our nation, including getting the pandemic under control and our economy back on track.”

Murphy, a Trump appointee, had faced bipartisan criticism for failing to begin the transition process sooner, preventing Biden’s team from working with career agency o�cials on plans for his administration. The delay denied the Democratic president-elect access to highly classified national security briefings and hindered his team’s ability to begin drawing up its own plans to respond to the raging coronavirus pandemic.

Murphy insisted she acted on her own.

“Please know that I came to my decision independently, based on the law and available facts. I was never directly or indirectly pressured by any Executive Branch o�cial – including those who work at the White House or GSA – with regard to the substance or timing of my decision,” she wrote in a letter to Biden.

T r u mp t we e t e d m om e nt s a f t e r Murphy’s decision: “We will keep up the good fight and I believe we will prevail!

Nevertheless, in the best interest of our Country, I am recommending that Emily and her team do what needs to be done with regard to initial protocols, and have told my team to do the same.”

Still, Trump continued to spread false information about the vote and indicated he would not concede. He tweeted Tuesday morning, “the GSA does not determine who the next President of the United States will be.”

Max Stier, president and CEO of the nonpartisan Partnership for Public Service, criticized the delay but said Biden’s team would be able to overcome it.

“Unfortunately, every day lost to the delayed ascertainment was a missed opportunity for the outgoing administration to help President-elect Joe Biden prepare to meet our country’s greatest challenges,” he said. “The good news is that the president-elect and his team are the most prepared and best equipped of any incoming administration in recent

memory.”

Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer said the GSA action “is probably the closest thing to a concession that President Trump could issue.” Noting that the nation “faces multiple crises that demand an orderly transition,” Schumer urged Democrats and Republicans to “unite together” for a smooth and peaceful transition.

Murphy’s action came just 90 minutes after Michigan election o�cials certified Biden’s 154,000-vote victory in the state.

The Board of State Canvassers, which has two Republicans and two Democrats, confirmed the results on a 3-0 vote with one GOP abstention. Trump and his allies had hoped to block the vote to allow time for an audit of ballots in Wayne County, where Trump has claimed without evidence that he was the victim of fraud.

Biden crushed the president by more than 330,000 votes there.

Some Trump allies had expressed hope that state lawmakers could intervene in selecting Republican electors in states that do not certify. That long-shot bid is no longer possible in Michigan.

“The people of Michigan have spoken.

President-elect Biden won the State of Michigan by more than 154,000 votes, and he will be our next president on January 20th,” Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, a Democrat, said.

Trump was increasingly frustrated by his legal team, led by former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, whose erratic public performances drew bipartisan mockery in recent weeks. Still, the legal challenges were expected to continue, as Trump seeks to keep his supporters on his side and keep his options open for opportunities post-presidency.

In Pennsylvania on Saturday, a conservative Republican judge shot down the Trump campaign’s biggest legal e�ort in the state with a scathing ruling that questioned why he was supposed to disenfranchise 7 million voters with no evidence to back their claims and an inept legal argument at best.

Biden won Pennsylvania by more than 80,000 votes.

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Stock Market

Dow crests 30,000 points on vaccine hopes, Biden transition

By Alex Veiga and Damian J. Troise Associated Press

The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed above 30,000 points for the first time Tuesday as progress in the development of coronavirus vaccines and news that the transition of power in the U.S. to Presidentelect Joe Biden will finally begin kept investors in a buying mood.

Traders were also encouraged to see that Biden had selected Janet Yellen, a widely respected former Federal Reserve chair, as treasury secretary. The Dow rose more than 450 points, or 1.5%, to cross the milestone. The S&P 500 index, which has a far greater impact on 401(k) accounts than the Dow, rose 1.6%, climbing to its own all-time high.

The gains extend a monthlong market rally driven by growing optimism that development of coronavirus vaccines and treatments will loosen the pandemic’s stranglehold on the economy. They also mark a rapid climb for the Dow from its March 23 low of just under 18,600 during the worst of its early pandemic nosedive.

“We are one step closer to moving past the election uncertainty,” said Lindsey Bell, chief investment strategist at Ally Invest.

“People are still optimistic about what 2021 has to bring, from an economic perspective and an earnings perspective.”

The S&P 500 rose 57.82 points to 3,635.41.

The Dow gained 454.97 points to 30,046.24.

Both indexes eclipsed record highs set early last week. The technology-heavy Nasdaq composite picked up 156.15 points, or 1.3%,

to 12,036.79.

Traders continued to favor stocks that stand to gain the most from a gradual reopening of the economy, such as banks and industrial companies. Technology and communication stocks, which have been investor favorites through the pandemic, also helped lift the market.

In another signal that investors were feeling confident, the Russell 2000 index of smaller stocks outpaced the broader market, picking up 35.23 points, or 1.9%, to 1,853.53, also a record high.

“There’s some relief that Biden is choosing moderates to fill out the cabinet,” said Barry Bannister, head of institutional equity strategy at Stifel. Bannister also said the encouraging vaccine news continues to give hope that there is an end in sight to the pandemic.

On Monday, the head of the federal General Services Administration acknowledged that Biden is the apparent winner of this month’s presidential election.

That allows the incoming president to coordinate with federal agencies on plans for taking over on Jan. 20, despite ongoing efforts by President Donald Trump to overturn the election.

Word that Biden has chosen Yellen as treasury secretary also added to investors’ confidence. Widely admired in the financial world, Yellen would be the first woman to lead the department in a line stretching back to Alexander Hamilton in 1789, taking on a pivotal role to help shape policies at a perilous time.

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“She’s also pretty pro-fiscal stimulus and she’s able to effectively work with people across the aisle,” Bell said. “She showed that in her time at the Fed.” Stocks have been pushing higher this month, driving the S&P 500 up by more than 11%, as investors have grown more hopeful that the development of coronavirus vaccines and treatments will help pave the way for the economy to recover next year.

On Monday, drugmaker AstraZeneca reported surprisingly good results from ongoing vaccine studies. It said its potential vaccine, which is being developed with Oxford University, was up to 90% effective. Unlike rival candidates, AstraZeneca’s doesn’t have to be stored at ultra-cold temperatures, making it easier to distribute.

Last week, Pfizer and Moderna both reported study results showing their vaccines were almost 95% effective.

And, over the weekend, Regeneron

Pharmaceuticals received U.S. government approval for emergency use of its COVID-19 treatment. The drug, which Trump received when he was sickened last month, is meant to try to prevent hospitalization and worsening disease from developing in patients with mild-to-moderate symptoms.

The vaccine developments are tempering lingering concerns over rising virus cases in the U.S., as well as in Asia and other parts of the world, and new government restrictions on businesses aimed at limiting the spread.

Treasury yields rose as investors became more optimistic about the prospects for economic growth. The yield on the benchmark 10-year Treasury note rose to 0.88% from 0.84% late Monday.

U.S. markets will be closed Thursday for the Thanksgiving holiday. They will be open for half the day on Friday, closing at 1 p.m. Eastern.

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The Rock River Times. November 25, 2020

Virus Outbreak

In pandemic era’s isolation, meaning of ‘self-care’ evolves

By Anne D’Innocenzio and Sophia Rosenbaum Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) – These days, with a pandemic raging, this is what life can look like: Staring at your face on Zoom for hours instead of occasionally glimpsing it in the mirror. Living out the days in loungewear.

Wearing minimal makeup because no one sees much of you. Considering an investment in home exercise equipment because gyms are closed or restricted.

The pandemic has forced people to spend more time with themselves than ever. Along the way, it has reshaped and broadened the way many think about and prioritize how they treat themselves – what has come to be called self-care.

The pandemic-era incarnation of selfcare isn’t about buying a signature outfit, wearing a trendy shade of lipstick or getting a perfect haircut. It has, for many, put the purpose and meaning of life front and center, reconfiguring priorities and needs as the virus-inflected months drift by. No longer are worries about longevity and fears of mortality mere hypotheticals. They are 2020’s reality.

It is that daunting reality that has skyrocketed the importance of “me” time: stress-baking the latest viral creation, tending to a garden, learning a new skill, getting dressed like you’re going out just to feel some semblance of normalcy.

“People are social beings. And while the social fabric has been torn down, and you

can’t be a normal social person, you have been more focused on yourself,” says Rod Little, CEO of Edgewell Personal Care, which makes Schick and Bull Dog products.

“It’s beautifying for longevity, as opposed to how I look in the office tomorrow.”

It’s also a way to mitigate the feeling that life is careening forward haphazardly in so many ways. That’s true for Tonya Speaks, a 43-year-old wardrobe coach from Fort Mill, South Carolina. Before the pandemic, she was always zipping to and from business meetings. Now, the mother of two teenagers exercises regularly and opts for luxurious baths at night instead of quick showers in the morning. She’s happier doing so.

“Taking care of myself,” Speaks says, “is one way for me to have control.”

BEYOND THE ‘LIPSTICK INDEX’

Self-care isn’t a new fad. The difference is that pre-pandemic, it could fall by the wayside if a to-do list got crowded. Now, eight months into the new reality, it is a priority. After all, the thinking goes: If we’re not taking care of ourselves, how can we do jobs, parent children, care for loved ones?

For those who have the means – and that’s no small caveat during this pandemic – feeling good can mean looking good. And the widespread isolation has produced new trends in beauty and clothing.

Companies like Signet Jewelers and Blue Nile are seeing a surge in sales of earrings, which are visible on video calls and

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when people are out wearing face masks.

Department stores like Kohl’s and Macy’s are expanding casual clothing offerings as more people stay close to home.

Pop star Lady Gaga, who has her own beauty line, recently posted a close-up shot in which she wears a cat-eye look with natural, peach-colored lipstick. She did her makeup “to cheer myself up.” “(S)o many people are going through hard times during this pandemic,” she wrote in the Instagram post. “It is SO IMPORTANT that you celebrate yourself, live colorfully and rejoice in that BRAVE SOUL that is you.”

But when it comes to consumer products, the pandemic is pushing makeup aside as people gravitate towards skin care products. The virus is even turning the “lipstick index” upside down.

Typically, lipstick sales skyrocket when the economy gets rough because it is an inexpensive way to feel good. But during the pandemic, makeup sales have been rocky, and sales of skincare products are up. In fact, 70% of consumers scaled back their use of makeup this year, according to the NPD Group Inc., a market research firm. As a result, skincare has eclipsed makeup as the top category in the beauty industry’s market share from January through August.

“People are being more mindful of what people are putting on their skin and in their bodies because of the pandemic,” says Lauren Yavor, a beauty influencer who recently launched a “clean” nail polish line that sold out in just days. “This really was a turning point for clean beauty.”

— Beauty chains like Ulta and department stores like Macy’s are ramping up offerings in moisturizers and bath and body products. Walmart teamed up with Unilever, maker of Dove and Suave, to launch shops called “Find Your Happy Place” aimed at customers looking to destress. The concept, in the works before the pandemic, was accelerated by one year.

— Companies are also reinventing marketing to cater to the new way of grooming. Little says Edgewell retooled an ad campaign for a multipurpose facial beauty tool to focus on eyebrow-shaping because of the rise in video calls.

— Within makeup, eyeshadow and eyeliner as well as false eyelashes are thriving as people play up the features that are peeping through their masks when they’re out, says Larissa Jensen, NPD’s beauty industry advisor. Hair products saw an 11% sales increase during the third quarter as people take a DIY approach to coloring and styling.

Says Esi Eggleston Bracey, chief operating officer of Unilever North America’s personal care and beauty division: “This is a wellness revolution.”

A DEEPER IMPORTANCE

How deep does this run? Is all the pandemic self-care working, or are people are just going through haphazard motions?

One psychologist compares it to a roller coaster — up on some days, down on others.

“Some days, you have a great day when you did all the things you wanted to do.

You got up on time, you made a salad. And then the next day, it’s Cheetos for lunch,” says Dr. Vaile Wright, a senior director at the American Psychological Association.

Being kind to one’s self feels especially important during the pandemic, where every aspect of human life has been impacted and there is little control over what’s next. That level of uncertainty is unnerving, Wright says, and further depletes already limited energy levels.

Self-care, of course, is only one dimension of coping during stressful times.

Surveys have shown a sharp increase in anxiety disorders. Many therapists are reporting upticks in referrals and increases in caseloads. Virtual mental health services are booming — another form of self-care, in a more medical sense.

“Having a toolbox of coping skills is really critical,” Wright says. She highlights other types of self-care like meditation, journaling and organizing – each of which has its own culture and committed practitioners. “We have a tendency to isolate emotionally,” Wright says. “It is really important that people don’t do that.”

Ultimately, “self-care” contains as many definitions as there are people who take care of themselves — a Google search of the term will show you that. The World Health Organization takes an expansive view, describing it as a “broad concept” that includes hygiene, lifestyle, social habits, income levels and cultural beliefs — and, in the best cases, can “strengthen national institutions” to encourage a society’s overall health.

As the world navigates a web of unknowns that sometimes feels like the Upside Down in “Stranger Things,” there is one thing that people can do something about: themselves. For all the horror the pandemic has brought, it has also revealed things that matter. And from the way people have reacted through this year, it seems clear that, in all the forms it takes, self-care matters — particularly right now, particularly with so many unknowns still ahead.

November 25, 2020 The Rock River Times.

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Mr. Green Car

More about the Bolt

By Allen Penticoff Columnist

I hope you have been following along with my series on our newly acquired electric car - the Chevy Bolt that we call “Blue.” With this column I will delve into some of the shortcomings of the design. With any good review, the writer should have a critical eye towards what is being reviewed as well as what is good about it. I have done this for other vehicles I’ve reviewed in Mr. Green Car and the sailboats I review in Good Old Boat magazine. No reason not to be critical of my own car. I am not THAT in love with it.

First up, is the most annoying thing possible. The infotainment screen is large and easy to use. But once in a while, there is a message that pops up shortly after you start driving that warns you to pay attention to your driving and not to be distracted by the screen - you must then LOOK AT THE SCREEN and press the “Okay” button to make it go away. This is the most ridiculous piece of over-lawyered intrusion into driving I have ever seen. It is forcing you to do exactly what it is telling you not to do.

Dumb, dumb, dumb. Chevrolet - make this go away with a software update! I’d gladly pay to make it go away. It is REALLY annoying and unnecessary.

There are a mix of buttons below the

screen, mostly to do with the heating and air-conditioning system, but some of the controls for this are on the screen as well.

The “buttons” for these line the bottom of the screen and are a bit small to use. With all this screen space - why can’t I have bigger buttons to poke at. There are unused blank buttons below the screen (used on higher trim level Bolts). I wish all the heating and A/C were controlled by them and let other things move to the big screen. Why are designers always so stingy with screen space?

The car comes with Sirius/XM free for three months. When my time was up I let it go. Back to using FM radio, I found all the station presets from the dealer full. Again, why so stingy with a computer that could easily handle hundreds. I had to figure out for myself how to delete pre-sets (not hard at all once you figure it out), but then as I loaded my own favorites in I had to delete some and add them later after writing down the numerical order I wanted them in 88.7 to 101.5. Again, a computer should be able to do this sort very easily - so if I want to add something later it would not require doing this all again. I suppose some people prefer to have a few favorites at the top and don’t care about the order of them. Still, it could be an option to “sort.”

There is no built in navigation. It does,

however, have Android Drive and Apple CarPlay, so they expect you to use your phone to navigate with. I have not yet done this. I am an old fart, I really don’t want to mix the distractions of my phone with driving my car. So for now, I just let the Google Maps lady yell at me what to do via my phone in a cup holder - although I’d much prefer just to have a nice map to look at (I am such an old fart, that I actually carry and use an atlas to navigate with! I like to study in advance how I am getting to where I’m going.). Someday I’ll cave in and start using the Android Drive app.

Both the speedometer display and the infotainment display are very bright in the daytime. A little too bright for my tastes and some situations, but there seems to be no way to adjust daytime brightness. You can change the color of the screens, but not brightness except at night. Even manually turning on the headlights, which I often do, does not engage the instrument brightness knob/ control. I have yet to find where the light sensor is so that I can tape over it and make it completely manual. Also, if the headlights are turned on manually, they stay on even if the car is turned off. There is a loud alert signal that is hard to ignore, but why Chevy does not simply just have the lights turn off automatically I have no idea. In my 50 years

of driving there have been precious few times that I needed to turn on lights of a car without having had the key available to me.

Why does this feature exist in so many cars to this day? At least they have it set up that if you manually turn off the automatic lights - it will reset to auto-lights on the next start. I see way too many people driving in the dark that I know have somehow over-ridden their auto-on headlights. At that, I find the Bolt’s auto-on feature is a bit slow - it must be quite dark for them to come on. That is why I often turn them on manually for driving the shady two-lane roads I frequently travel on. I want to be SEEN. I don’t think the Bolt’s daytime running lights are enough. Again, computers and screens should be able to offer choices in these regards - it costs almost nothing to have these features of control. At most add an emergency override switch if the computer goes bonkers while driving at night. I once had a Fiat 128 SL that occasionally would turn off the lights while driving - this just needed a quick swat at the relay under the dash to get them on again. The lights of the Fiat could not be on without the ignition key in the on position. I liked that featured. You never accidentally left your lights on. Why should my 2020 Bolt be any different?

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The Rock River Times. November 25, 2020

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“Spread the Light” with Decorations Contest

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On behalf of its partners Anderson Automotive Group, The Parks Chamber of Commerce, Rockford Chamber of Commerce and Village of Rockton, the Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (RACVB) is excited to announce Spread the Light: A Merry & Bright Decorations Contest for our Business Community as part of 2020 Stroll on State presented by Illinois Bank & Trust. Spread the Light will officially kick off Saturday, November 28, and run through Thursday, December 24, on the GoRockford Facebook page, where our region’s best and brightest holiday business décor will be on display.

Businesses throughout Winnebago County are encouraged to decorate exteriors, interiors and storefronts with a little healthy holiday competition in mind.

The best of the best in decorations and lights will have the chance to win cash prizes in three categories, including “The Griswolds” for the biggest and brightest lights, “The Real. Original.” for most original in showcasing community pride, and “The Charlie Brown” for less-is-more,

minimalist supremacy.

“Being a business with 50 years serving the Rock River Valley, we felt compelled to help spread holiday cheer, peace and goodwill throughout our community.

Especially in a time of social distancing, we believe holiday displays will be a popular way for the community to express itself. Our hope is that the idea catches on in every corner of Winnebago County, so that our retail corridors will be the brightest they’ve ever been, and also that families take the opportunity to drive around town to see the lights and feel the magic of the holiday season,” said Chad Anderson, vice president of Anderson Automotive Group.

“In what has been a bit of a dark year, we are looking forward to the warmth and joy of the holiday season, however simple it may be. 2020 has been a year for tenacity and reimaging every aspect of business. We look forward to a tradition – holiday lights - that brings with it a sense of normalcy for anyone to enjoy,” said Einar Forsman, president/CEO of the Rockford Chamber of Commerce. “We hope our fellow businesses will be able to

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How It Works: To participate, area businesses should submit decoration photos (one entry per business) with contact name, business name, business address, email address and phone number to Social@GoRockford.com by Sunday, December 13. Category galleries will be live on the Stroll on State Spread the Light event on the GoRockford Facebook page the week of Dec. 14-18, when public voting begins and runs through the contest’s conclusion on December 24. Winning businesses will be determined by which get the most likes/ engagements, and $250 cash prizes will be awarded for each category winner. In addition, the business that gets the most likes/engagements of the three categories will also receive a staff meal or gift card(s) of up to $250 for a local restaurant of the winner’s choice.

“Creativity and resiliency win and that’s exactly what this contest partnership is about,” said John Groh, RACVB president/ CEO. “There are so many businesses and

organizations that have been models to follow amidst such a difficult year, and we’re thrilled to partner with Anderson Automotive Group and the Rockford Chamber on a fun and competitive way for our business community to engage and shine a light again on the importance of supporting local.”

With responsibility and safety at top of mind, this year’s reimagined Stroll on State experiences are set to begin Saturday, November 28 in downtown Rockford before extending region-wide with an at-your-leisure, safe line-up of in-person and virtual programs. As November 28, 2020, is also Small Business Saturday, RACVB is expanding Stroll activities and programs through December 24 to help raise awareness around the importance of supporting local, and as an avenue for enhanced marketing support of our region’s local shops, restaurants, bars and small businesses of the hospitality and tourism industry.

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2020 Festival of Lights WHEN Friday, November 27 - Thursday, December 31 (5 - 11 p.m. on Fridays - Sundays) WHERE Sinnissippi Park, Rockford This FREE event has become a state-line family tradition since 1989. Light displays seen throughout the park are either rented from the Festival of Lights Committee or built and installed by local individuals, community organizations or businesses.

Cider n Cinnamon Inside Holiday Pop Up Shops

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WHEN Saturday, November 28 (6 - 7 p.m.)

WHERE Edgebrook, Rockford Your favorite Cider n’ Cinnamon arts and crafts vendors will be taking up residence in pop-up shops in Edgebrook for four Saturdays (November 28 - December 19). Shop amazing art, jewelry, seasonal decor, clothing and more.

Minglewood eco-fashion lines are designed for style and made with low impact fibers and dyes.

WHERE 13 WREX Watch the Davis Park Tree Lighting and Fireworks Celebration on this televised special on Channel 13 WREX. The production will feature holiday-themed feature stories and a variety of special guest appearances, and culminate with the tree lighting and fireworks.

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Keith’s Christmas Trees is a family-owned tree farm where you can cut your own tree in the quiet, peaceful country.

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Tasks to do in the fall vegetable garden, continued

BY GRANT MCCARTY CONTRIBUTOR

As with our previous article on ‘now’ tasks for the vegetable garden, there are some tasks that can still be accomplished from now until the end of the year. Most of these are actions that you can take that are good practices that can close out your garden season and prepare you for next season. Of course, some of these tasks are ones that you do not need to do every year but are some tasks that if the weather is good and you’d still like to get out to work in your garden, you could do so.

Compost or manure could be added to your

vegetable garden this fall. If the manure is raw, then we would recommend you apply it in the fall for it to overwinter. Compost and manure are fairly equal in what they do to your soil and are considered good additions to address problems that you may be encountering in the growing season. If you were to add a lot of manure and compost in the fall, then you would want to lessen how much you add in the spring. Still, you could wait until the spring to add finished compost and manure if you so choose.

The fall is also a good time to get a soil test. Soil tests are conducted in the fall as

they can sometimes be more accurate in what your soil is telling you. It can also take 3-6 months to raise and lower your soil pH, a measurement that can limit your plants productivity. A standard soil test will tell you on your soil pH, soil nutrients, and organic matter. We usually recommend a soil test every 3-5 years. The University of Illinois Extension maintains a website with a list of soil testing labs which you can find at this web address: https://web.extension. illinois.edu/soiltest/ One of the other recommendations is to clean your hand tools, tomato cages,

pruners, stakes, and anything else that you plan to store back between seasons. These tools, with dried soil and plant material, can sometimes harbor the pathogens that cause disease and bring them into next season.

Try to scrub these materials with soap and then clean with rubbing alcohol/wipes. Let the tools dry and then store back.

These three tasks can still be accomplished in the next couple of weeks and if you do not get around to it, you’ve got the spring to do them before planting.

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

ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

CAFO farming concerns

BY DRS. ROBERT & SONIA VOGL CONTRIBUTORS

CAFOs are large scale industrial agricultural operations that raise animals in high densities producing milk, eggs or meat for human consumption. The industry provides us with much of the food we eat and employment for many people which supports the overall economy. It also imposes costs on society; as the industry has grown so have the problems associated with it.

A few years ago we were aware of a situation in which the owners of a farm, couple A, faced a dilemma. Their friends, couple B, installed a hog confinement operation near couple A’s home who complained about its odors. The owner of the hog operation also cash rented farmland from couple A. Fortunately the issue was resolved as the owner of the hog confinement operation stopped raising hogs and the existing relationships continued. In some cases personal and social impacts of CAFOS have ruptured long standing relationships.

The treasurer of a lake management association in Wisconsin bought a lake property for her grandchildren to have a place to swim in the summer. CAFOs are on the land near the lake and after a heavy rain runo� from the farmland entered the lake. Health o�cials closed the lake for water contact activities for a short time the year she brought the cottage. While the lake has yet to experience a similar event, the potential for another polluting event remains. It serves as an example

of how pollution can limit recreational opportunities.

On a national level the issue of CAFOs has intensified, particularly in parts of the Midwest. A prominent example is in the case of water quality in Lake Erie. The deterioration of Erie’s water quality was resolved during the 1970s with the passage of The Clean Water Act. The dramatic recovery of the lake’s walleye population led to an impressive increase in recreational fishing and tourism.

However with the intensification of agriculture and the substantial growth In CAFOs water quality deteriorated hurting the fishing and tourism industries. In addition to environmental concerns communities relying on Lake Erie for drinking water experienced adverse health impacts from the deteriorating water quality.

Understanding Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations and Their Impact on Communities provides an overview of the issue from the environmental health perspective. The most pressing public health issue stems from the amount of manure the facilities generate and the variety of potential contaminants.

Livestock operations in the U.S in 2008 were estimated to produce at least three to twenty times as much waste as did the U.S. human population. While human wastes are required to be processed in sewage treatment plants livestock wastes do not require similar treatment.

While animal manure is valuable for

farm operations, the sheer volume of wastes has proven to be a problem. A popular, low cost means to dispose of waste is to apply it on the land. But there are limits to how much manure the land can absorb without leading to runo� or contamination of the groundwater table.

If a pathogenic organism finds its way into a drinking supply adverse health impacts can occur. CAFO runo� is a significant source of pollution in lakes and rivers.

When pollution levels are high, public health o�cials close swimming sites and limit water contact uses.

Air surrounding a CAFO can releases gases that are harmful to human health,

contribute to climate change and release obnoxious odors. Wastes can also serve as breeding grounds for many common insects including houseflies, stable flies and mosquitos. While their presence constitutes a nuisance some spread pathogens or bacteria which cause human health problems.

With the ever expanding number of CAFO installations an e�ort is underway to address the problems associated with them. Of course given the importance of agriculture such e�orts will face resistance as costs are associated with the proposed solutions. Our next article will address some e�orts to address the issue.

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Government Notices n n n Notice of Caucus (Revised Notice from 11/18/2020 Meeting changed to virtual) Notice is hereby given that a caucus of the Republican Party for the Township of Rockford, Winnebago County Illinois will be held virtually on December 1, 2020, commencing at 6:00 pm for the purpose of nominating candidates for the following offices at the consolidated election to be held on April 6, 2021: Township Supervisor Township Road Commissioner Township Assessor Township Clerk Township Trustees (4) Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, an Executive Order by Governor Pritzker has prohibited in-person gatherings of more than 10 people making physical attendance at the caucus impossible.

The caucus will be conducted via a virtual meeting.

In order to meet the requirements for caucus participation, caucus attendees must register at WCRCC.com, Winnebago County Republican Central Committee, not later than 4:00 pm on November 29, 2020. Registration must include Name, Address, and Email address. Upon verification of registration information, any instructions for caucus attendance to the virtual meeting will be sent by return email.

The Rockford Township Republican Central Committee has determined that nominations for township offices shall be by a slate containing candidates for all of the offices listed above. In order to meet requirements for the caucus, slates of 4 candidates or more must be received by 4:00 pm, November 29, 2020, to chairman@wcrcc. com<mailto:chairman@wcrcc. com>. The candidate list must include the Name and address of the candidates. Upon verification of candidates, acknowledgment of slates will be sent by return email.

Any questions regarding caucus participation should be directed to WCRCC at 815-627-0467 or to WCRCC.com 20340R TRRT 11/25 n n n Committee Report Passed: November 2, 2020 ORDINANCE NO. 2020-225-O WHEREAS, The City of Rockford is the owner of and possessed of the real estate hereinafter particularly described; and WHEREAS, the said real estate is no longer necessary, appropriate or required for the use of, nor profitable to, the City of Rockford; and WHEREAS, retention of the property is not for the best interest of said City of Rockford.

THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS, THAT: Section 1: The City Council offer for sale of City owned property at of 410 N 4th Street (Pin # 11-23-456-015) for a minimum bid of $1,000 pursuant to state law, 65 ILCS 5/11-76-2. The city reserves the right to reject all bids.

The subject property is legally described as follows: THE SOUTHERLY 2.5 FEET OF LOT 3 (3) AND THE NORTHERLY ONEHALF 1/2) OF - LOT FOUR (4) IN BLOCK FORTY-SEVEN (47) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE MAP OF THAT PART OF THE TOWN (NOW CITY) OF ROCKFORD ON THE EAST SIDE OF ROCK RIVER, WHICH PLAT IS RECORDED IN BOOK D OF DEEDS ON PAGES 340 AND 341 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY ,ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN

THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS; THE NORTHERLY AND SOUTHERLY LINES OF SAID TRACT BEING PARALLEL WITH THE NORTHERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 4; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Section 2: The Notice of said sale and the fact that said City of Rockford will receive bids for the purchase of said real estate shall be advertised in the Rock River Times, a weekly newspaper published in said City of Rockford, for three (3) consecutive weeks, the first publication to be not less than thirty (30) days before the day provided in said Notice for the opening bids for the real estate.

Section 3: The said Notice shall set forth the fact that said bids will be received until 11:00 A.M., local Rockford time on December 14, 2020, at the office of the City of Rockford Purchasing Manager and shall be accompanied by a bank cashier’s or certified check payable to the City of Rockford for at least ten (10) percent of the amount of the bid, the balance to be paid in cash by the successful bidder within not more than fifteen (15) calendar days from the date of the City Council’s acceptance of his bid. The City of Rockford reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids.

Section 4: The provisions and sections of this Ordinance shall be deemed severable, and the invalidity of any portion of this Ordinance shall not affect the validity of the remainder.

Section 5: All orders, resolutions, or ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed insofar as such conflict exists and this Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its passage, approval, and publication, as required by law.

Section 6: A full, true, and complete copy of this Ordinance shall be published within ten (10) days after passage in pamphlet form by and under authority of the Corporate Authorities.

20289R TRRT 11/25 n n n NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on January 5, 2021, Rockford School District No. 205, Winnebago-Boone Counties, Illinois, will begin accepting sealed bids for the public sale of the school property legally described below, commonly known as 1907 and 1839 Kishwaukee Street, Rockford, IL, assigned P.I.N.s 11-35-177-028, 11-35-177-029, and 11-35-178013, legally described as: PARCEL I: Part of the Northwest Quarter (1/4) of Section 35, in Township 44 North, Range 1 East of the Third (3rd) Principal Meridian, bounded as follows, to-wit: Beginning on the North and South Half (1/2) Section line of said Section 35 at a point Seven Hundred Fifty-eight and Sixty-five One Hundredths (758.65) feet North of the Center of said Section; thence West, parallel with the East and West Half (1/2) Section line of said Section 35 to the Easterly line of the right of way of the Illinois Central Railway Company; thence Northerly along said Easterly line of said right of way Two Hundred (200) feet to the Southerly line of Eighteenth Avenue, as shown

by Plat recorded in Book 16 of Plats, Page 27 in the Recorder’s Office; thence Easterly along the Southerly line of Eighteenth Avenue to the East line of said Quarter (1/4) Section; thence South

along the East line of said Quarter (1/4) Section, Two Hundred (200) feet to the place of beginning; EXCEPTING that portion conveyed to the People of the State of Illinois by instrument recorded June 20, 2007 as Document No. 200700740156; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois.

PARCEL II: Part of the East Onehalf (1/2) of the Northwest Quarter (1/4) of Section 35, Township 44 North, Range 1 East of the Third Principal Meridian, bounded as follows, to-wit: Beginning on the West line of Kishwaukee Street at a point One Thousand Twenty-four and Sixty-five Hundredths (1,024.65) feet North of the South line of said Quarter (1/4) Section, said point being the intersection of the North line of 18th Avenue projected Westerly with said West line of Kishwaukee Street; thence North Seventy-five (75) feet;thence West parallel with the South line of said Quarter (1/4) Section One Hundred (100) feet; thence South, Seventy-five (75) feet to the North line of 18th Avenue; projected Westerly; thence East, One Hundred (100) feet to the place of beginning; EXCEPTING that portion conveyed to the People of the State of Illinois by instrument recorded June 20, 2007 as Document No. 200700740153; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois.

PARCEL III: A part of the East Half (1/2) of the Northwest Quarter (1/4) of Section 35, Township 44 North, Range 1 East of the Third Principal Meridian, described as follows: Beginning at a point 75 feet North of the North line of 18th Avenue produced West as shown on the Plat of L. M. Noling’s Second Subdivision filed in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois, in Book 6 of Plats on Page 1, said point being on the West line of Kishwaukee Street and 33 feet West of the East line of said Northwest Quarter (1/4); thence North 75 feet parallel with the East line of said Northwest Quarter (1/4); thence West 100 feet parallel with the North line of said 18th Avenue produced West; thence South parallel with the East line of said Northwest Quarter (1/4), 75 feet; thence East 100 feet to the place of beginning; EXCEPTING that portion conveyed to The People of the State of Illinois by instrument recorded June 20, 2007 as Document No. 200700740153; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois.

Said sale shall be on the following terms: 1. The minimum price entertained by the Rockford School District is $100,000.00.

2. Sealed bids shall be delivered to: Rockford Public Schools Attention: Michael Phillips, Executive Director of Facilities 501 7th Street Rockford, IL 61104 no later than 3:00 p.m. on January 8, 2021 and will be opened on January 8, 2021 at 4:00 p.m., in the Third Floor Board Room at the Rockford Public Schools Administration Building. The highest

qualified bid shall be presented to the Board for approval at its January 12, 2021 Board meeting.

The Board reserves the right to reject any bid at its sole discretion.

3. The successful bidder shall deposit with the Rockford School District 10% of the successful bid not later than 5:00 P.M. on January 11, 2021, to be applied to the purchase price.

4. The balance of the purchase price shall be payable in cash at the time of closing. The closing shall be within thirty (30) days from the date of Board approval of the successful bid.

5. Rockford School District reserves and retains the right to waive any provision or technicality in the procedure of sale.

6. The parcel is available for inspection by contacting Michael Phillips, Executive Director of Facilities at michael.phillips@ rps205.com.

7.The Board of Education shall not be obligated to convey the property until thirty (30) days after the date of the Board approval of the highest qualified bid. The Board of Education hereby reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

8. The Board of Education makes no representations as to zoning matters.

9. The sale is AS IS, WHERE IS, with the property being conveyed pursuant to a warranty deed to be issued by the Board. There are no warranties other than warranty of title.

20344R TRRT 12/9

Public Notices n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY AMY NUNEZ, Petitioner vs.

JOSE ZAVALA, Respondent Case Number: 2020-OP-0002279 PUBLICATION NOTICE To: Jose Zavala Take notice that a Petition for Extension/Modification of Order of Protection was filed in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Rockford, Illinois.

This matter has been set for hearing on January 4, 2021 at 1:30 PM in Courtroom 8th Floor located at Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 West State St, Rockford, IL 61101.

Dated: November 16, 2020 Entered by: Gwyn Gulley, Judge 20342R TRRT 12/9 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: LYNNE N. PARKER, Petitioner, vs.

JASON L. PARKER, SR., Respondent.

Case No. 2020-D-686 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to Respondent JASON L. PARKER, SR. that Petitioner LYNNE N. PARKER has caused to be filed a PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE and other relief in the above-captioned cause of action.

You are further notified that if you fail to file an answer or otherwise appear on or before December 21, 2020, a judgment by default may be entered against you at any time thereafter for the relief requested in the petition. /s/ Lynne N. Parker, Petitioner 20320R TRRT 12/2 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS, CIRCUIT COURT WINNEBAGO COUNTY PUBLICATION NOTICE OF COURT DATE FOR REQUEST

FOR NAME CHANGE (ADULT) Request of: ROBERT ROSARIO JR. Current Name Case Number 2020-MR-787 There will be a court date on my Request to change my name from: Robert Rosario Jr. to the new name of: Robbie Reyes Rosario.

The court date will be held: on January 7, 2021 at 10 a.m., at 400 W. State St., Rockford, IL, Winnebago County, in Courtroom #426. /s/ Robert Rosario Jr. Current Name 20319R TRRT 12/2 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 CPR Cleaning Services at the following post office addresses: 1503 4th Ave., Rockford, IL 61104; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Edathryn Harrington SIGNED: Edathryn Harrington 11/6/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 6th day of November, A.D. 2020.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk Thalia Gallardo, Deputy Clerk 20332R TRRT 12/2 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 jewelry retail business in said County and State under the name of Beautiful Proud Jewelry at the following post office addresses: 5022 E. Riverside Blvd., Apt. 10, Loves Park, IL 61111; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Letecia Millsap SIGNED: Letecia Millsap 11/13/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 13th day of November, A.D. 2020.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk Thalia Gallardo, Deputy Clerk 20333R TRRT 12/2 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 business in said County and State under the name of Kingdom Transportation at the following post office addresses: 1725 Oxford St., Rockford, IL 61103; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Victor M. Morales Roman SIGNED: Victor M. Morales Roman 11/13/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 13th day of November, A.D. 2020.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk Thalia Gallardo, Deputy Clerk 20334R TRRT 12/2 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a not for profit organization business in said County and State under the name of Wrapped in Love Guided by Grace at the following post office addresses: 615 Royal Ave., Rockford, IL 61101; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Johanna Roberson SIGNED: Johanna Roberson 11/16/20

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 16th day of November, A.D. 2020.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk Kayla Hilliard, Deputy Clerk 20335R TRRT 12/2 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 women’s online clothing boutique business in said County and State under the name of Glamour Vay Boutique at the following post office addresses: 5905 Chandler Dr., Rockford, IL 61114; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Saavedrea Love SIGNED: Saavedrea Love 11/16/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 16th day of November, A.D. 2020.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk Maria Pinedo, Deputy Clerk 20336R TRRT 12/2 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 PATRICIA A. LEE, deceased No. 2020-P-0000454 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of PATRICIA A. LEE, of Roscoe, Illinois on October 10, 2020. Letters of office were issued on November 9, 2020, to KAREN B. VANDIVER, 6015 Southdown Lane, Roscoe, IL 61073, as independent executor, 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 May 18, 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: November 16, 2020.

KAREN B. VANDIVER Independent Executor Tobin & Ramon Attorneys for Petitioner 530 South State Street; Suite 200 Belvidere, IL 61008-3711 (815) 544-0316 mail@tobinramon.com 20323R TRRT 12/2 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 company business in said County and State under the name of Loyalty Has No Expiration Date at the following post office addresses: 1213 Foster Ave., Rockford, IL 61102; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Karl Fort SIGNED: Karl Fort 11/10/20 Subscribed and sworn (or

affirmed to) before me, this 10th day of November, A.D. 2020.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk Angela Reina, Deputy Clerk 20312R TRRT 11/25 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: GINA DULANAS CABALLES, Petitioner, vs.

JULIUS M. CABALLES, Respondent.

Case No. 2020-D-684 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to Respondent JULIUS M. CABALLES that Petitioner GINA DULANAS CABALLES has caused to be filed a PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE and other relief in the above-captioned cause of action. You are further notified that if you fail to file an answer or otherwise appear on or before December 21, 2020, a judgment by default may be entered against you at any time thereafter for the relief requested in the petition. /s/ Gina Dulanas Caballes, Petitioner Prepared by: Alberto F. Altamore #6194592 Attorney at Law 416 E. State Street, Suite 200 Rockford, IL 61104 815-316-0006 20337R TRRT 12/2 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 selling scrubs, uniforms/clothing business in said County and State under the name of U NamET at the following post office addresses: 728 North Prospect, suite #104, Rockford, IL 61107; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Madonna Turner SIGNED: Madonna Turner 7/22/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 22nd day of July, A.D. 2020.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk Thalia Gallardo, Deputy Clerk 20309R TRRT 11/25 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a online retail and store front (jewelry, clothes, beauty) business in said County and State under the name of SDM Trends at the following post office addresses: 1643 N. Alpine Rd., Suite 104, #570, Rockford, IL 61107; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Samantha Mitchell SIGNED: Samantha Mitchell 11/4/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 4th day of November, A.D. 2020.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk Thalia Gallardo, Deputy Clerk 20296R TRRT 11/25 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 business in said County and State under the name of Phenique’s Unique Boutique at the following post office addresses: 3011 Auburn St., Rockford, IL 61101; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Gabrielle Soldana; Naseen Soldana

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SIGNED: Gabrielle Soldana 10/29/20 SIGNED: Naseen Soldana 10/29/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 29th day of October, A.D. 2020.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk Pamela Johnson, Deputy Clerk 20303R TRRT 11/25 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 custom t-shirts, hats and more business in said County and State under the name of The C & C Creators at the following post office addresses: 2323 Anderson St., Rockford, IL 61102; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Meowsha Caldwell SIGNED: Meowsha Caldwell 11/13/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 13th day of November, A.D. 2020.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk Maria Pinedo, Deputy Clerk 20356R TRRT 12/9

n n n NOTICE OF INTENT TO CHANGE THE ROCKFORD HOUSING AUTHORITY’S ADMISSIONS AND CONTINUED OCCUPANCY POLICY Please be advised that the Rockford Housing Authority is posting for public comment, a proposed change of the Admissions and Continued Occupancy Policy. This plan establishes a policy for administering Low Income Public Housing Assistance in a manner consistent with Department of Housing and Urban Development requirements and local objectives. The plan details a policy and procedure affecting a resident’s continued occupancy in Low Income Public Housing Programs.

The following are affected by the proposed revision: Utility Allowance Schedule and Flat Rent Schedule The proposed changes are available for inspection on the Rockford Housing Authority website at https://rockfordha. org/links-resources/. If unable to access the website, you may submit a request in writing for a paper copy of the proposed changes to: Rockford Housing Authority 223 S. Winnebago Street Rockford, IL 61102 Attention: Christine Manley Rockford Housing Authority representatives will be available, by appointment, to meet by phone with individuals to explain or clarify issues related to the proposed changes. Appointments can be scheduled by contacting the Director of Housing Operations Office at, 815-489-8500.

The public comment period will extend from November 23, 2020 through December 23, 2020. Comments may be submitted to the above address in writing through these dates.

All comments will be reviewed and considered prior to implementing the proposed revisions.

If approved, the changes to the “Admissions and Continued Occupancy Policy” will be implemented on January 1, 2021.

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The Rock River Times. November 25, 2020

n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE, FOR PARK PLACE SECURITIES, INC. ASSETBACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-WCW1 Plaintiff, -v.ALISON C. AMES, CYNTHIA E. DAVIS, CITY OF ROCKFORD Defendant 2019 CH 0000612 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 12, 2020, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on December 28, 2020, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: THE WEST THIRTY-TWO (32) FEET IN WIDTH OF LOT THREE (3) AND THE EAST FOURTEEN (14) FEET IN WIDTH OF LOT FOUR (4) IN BLOCK THREE (3) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF W. T. ROBERTSON’S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF ROCKFORD, THE PLAT OF WHICH ADDITION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 58 OF DEEDS (PLATS) ON PAGE 262 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS, THE EAST AND WEST LINES OF SAID PREMISES BEING PARALLEL WITH THE LINE BETWEEN SAID LOTS THREE (3) AND FOUR (4); SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 1649 FIFTH AVENUE, ROCKFORD, IL 61104 Property Index No. 11-25182-013 The real estate is improved with a multi-family residence.

The judgment amount was $111,399.16.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation.

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

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

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished

to check the court file to verify all information.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

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

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

For information, JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125, Chicago, IL, 60606 (312) 541-9710. Please refer to file number 19-7573.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc. com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125 Chicago IL, 60606 312-541-9710 E-Mail: ilpleadings@johnsonblumberg.com Attorney File No. 19-7573 Case Number: 2019 CH 0000612 TJSC#: 40-2404 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Case # 2019 CH 0000612 I3160402 P20338R TRRT 12/9 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, AS TRUSTEE OF FINANCE OF AMERICA STRUCTURED SECURITIES ACQUISITION TRUST 2019-HB1 Plaintiff, -v.LAKE SUMMERSET ASSOCIATION, INC. et al Defendant 2020-CH-0000074 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 12, 2020, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on December 28, 2020, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 1373 OF THE CORRECTED FINAL PLAT NO. 2 OF LAKE SUMMERSET, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 32 OF PLATS ON PAGES 262 THROUGH

270 INCLUSIVE, IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 1373 COVEN CIRCLE, DAVIS, IL 61019 Property Index No. 05-06177-003 The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation.

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

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

Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption.

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

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

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

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

county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, examine the court file, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 (630) 794-9876 THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc. com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE IL, 60527 630-794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-20-00726 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 2020-CH0000074 TJSC#: 40-2390 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Case # 2020-CH-0000074 I3160234 P20339R TRRT 12/9 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS, CIRCUIT COURT WINNEBAGO COUNTY PUBLICATION NOTICE OF COURT DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE (ADULT) Request of: MICHAEL DEREK LUNDBERG Current Name Case Number 2020-MR-692 There will be a court date on my Request to change my name from: Michael Derek Lundberg to the new name of: Angel Rose Lundberg.

The court date will be held: on December 17, 2020 at 10 a.m., at 400 W. State St., Rockford, IL, Winnebago County, in Courtroom #426. /s/ Michael Derek Lundberg Current Name 20346R TRRT 12/9 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 DECEMBER 10TH, 2020 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.

11:00AM at CubeSmart #6146, 7511 Vandiver Road, Rockford, Illinois 61112 (815) 277-4051: CUBE A5, CHERRELLE PENDELTON; CUBE F26, RENA MASON; CUBE H16, LAMAR MCDONALD; CUBE P54, NANCY FISHER. Online Bids END Approx.

11:30AM at CubeSmart #6150, 4548 American Road, Rockford, Illinois 61109 (815) 277-4049: CUBE 3610, TIFFANY BROWN; CUBE 5722, ASHLEE JOHNSON; CUBE 3408, VERNETTA GULLEY; CUBE A18, JANET BEDIN; CUBE A14, JANET BEDIN, CUBE 709, KIARA BROWN; CUBE 3620, FELIPE SANCHEZ; CUBE 4201, SEBASTIAN MONINO; CUBE 5927, STEVEN E MENOR. Online Bids END Approx.

12:00PM at CubeSmart #6152, 3015 North Main Street, Rockford, Illinois 61103 (815) 2774054: CUBE B3, RICO D JEFFERSON;

CUBE B82, RIKKI FRIEND; CUBE B154B167, MARY A COLLINS; CUBE B172, BRIAN SMITH; CUBE B229, JESSICA A POWELL; CUBE B263, BRIAN N JENTZEN; CUBE B282, JENNIFER PERRINE; CUBE B303, FEIJIAN MANLEY. Online Bids END Approx.

12:30PM at CubeSmart #6151, 6210 Forest Hills Road, Loves Park, Illinois 61111 (815) 2774052: CUBE 242, JAMES CHATMAN; CUBE 131, JAMES W TINSLEY. Online Bids END Approx.

1:00PM at CubeSmart #6148, 4300 Interstate Boulevard, Loves Park, Illinois 61111 (815) 2774053: CUBE 26, MICHAEL RISUM; CUBE 45, LUCAS LANE; CUBE 255, RISA ALEXANDER. 20343R TRRT 12/2 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO ILLINOIS BANK & TRUST f/k/a Riverside Community Bank, Plaintiff, vs.

DUANE E. KLINGER, not personally but as successor trustee of the Klinger Family Living Trust #41608; DUANE E. KLINGER, individually; UNKNOWN OWNERS and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants.

Case No. 2020 CH 310 PUBLICATION NOTICE The requisite Affidavit for Publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you, UNKNOWN OWNERS and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants in the above-entitled cause, that the above-entitled Mortgage Foreclosure action was filed on November 18, 2020, and is now pending.

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

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

3. The name of the title holder of record is: Duane E. Klinger, not personally but as successor trustee of the Klinger Family Living Trust #41608.

4. A legal description of the real estate sufficient to identify it with reasonable certainty is as follows: THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) AND THE NORTH HALF (1/2) OF THE SOUTHWEST Q U A RT E R ( 1 / 4 ) O F SECTION 7, TOWNSHIP 26 NORTH, RANGE 10 EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS, EXCEPTING THEREFROM THE PROPERTY CONVEYED BY WARRANTY DEED FROM EDWIN P. KLINGER AND DOROTHY KLINGER TO HARRY SCHRADER AND DOROTHY KLINGER RECORDED DECEMBER 27, 1977 ON MICROFILM NO. 77-35-1138, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO-WIT: BEGINNING AT A POINT 40 FEET EAST OF THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SAID NORTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SAID SECTION 7; THENCE EASTERLY ON THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SAID NORTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SAID SECTION 7, A DISTANCE OF 138 FEET; THENCE SOUTHERLY, PARALLEL WITH THE WESTERLY LINE OF SAID NORTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SAID SECTION 7, A DISTANCE OF 150 FEET; THENCE WESTERLY, PAR-

ALLEL WITH THE NORTHERLY LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SAID NORTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SAID SECTION 7, A DISTANCE OF 138 FEET; THENCE NORTHERLY, PARALLEL WITH THE WESTERLY LINE OF SAID NORTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SAID SECTION 7, A DISTANCE OF 150 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; ALSO EXCEPTING THEREFROM THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED TRACT: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF SAID SECTION 7; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 18 MINUTES 54 SECONDS EAST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF SAID SECTION 7, 150 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 34 MINUTES 46 SECONDS WEST, PARALLEL WITH THE WEST LINE OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF SAID SECTION 7, 290.40 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 18 MINUTES 54 SECONDS WEST, PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF SAID SECTION 7, 150 FEET TO THE WEST LINE OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF SAID SECTION 7; THENCE SOUTH 90 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST, PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SAID SECTION 7, 183.06 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST AT RIGHT ANGLES FROM THE NORTH LINE OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SAID SECTION 7, 290.40 FEET TO THE NORTH LINE OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SAID SECTION 7; THENCE NORTH 90 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SAID SECTION 7, 186 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, ALL SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. PIN: 13-07-100-003 5. A common address or description of the location of the real estate is as follows: 18078 Comly Road, Pecatonica, Illinois 61063 6. An identification of the Mortgages sought to be foreclosed is as follows: Mortgage-1: A. Name of Mortgagor: Duane E. Klinger, not personally but as successor trustee of the Klinger Family Living Trust #41608 B. Name of Mortgagee: Illinois Bank & Trust f/k/a Riverside Community Bank C. Date of Mortgage: August 29, 2013 D. Date of Recording: September 4, 2013 E. County Where Recorded: Winnebago County, Illinois F. Recorded Document Identification Number: Document No. 20131035643 Mortgage-2: A. Name of Mortgagor: Duane E. Klinger, not personally but as successor trustee of the Klinger Family Living Trust #41608 B. Name of Mortgagee: Illinois Bank & Trust f/k/a Riverside Community Bank C. Date of Mortgage: December 19, 2016

D. Date of Recording: January 3, 2017 E. County Where Recorded: Winnebago County, Illinois F. Recorded Document Identification Number: Document No. 20171000086 NOW THEREFORE, unless you, UNKNOWN OWNERS and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants, file your Answer to the Complaint for Foreclosure in this cause or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the offices of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, 400 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61101, on or before December 25, 2020 (which is the 30th day after the first publication of this notice), default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a Judgment for Foreclosure may be entered in accordance with the prayer of said Complaint.

RENO & ZAHM LLP BY: /s/ Ryan T. Straw Ryan T. Straw, Attorney for Illinois Bank & Trust f/k/a Riverside Community Bank, Plaintiff RENO & ZAHM LLP Jamie S. Cassel (#06200979) Ryan T. Straw (#06297723) 2902 McFarland Road, Suite 400 Rockford, IL 61107 (815) 987-4050 jsc@renozahm.com rts@renozahm.com 20345R TRRT 12/9 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION OF: WILLIAM DAVIES and GWEN DAVIES Husband and Wife, TO ADOPT BREANA SHEA DAVIES A Minor.

Case No. 2020 AD 121 ADOPTION NOTICE To Samantha Nicole Corwyn Davies, and All Whom It May Concern: TAKE NOTICE that on the 29th day of September, 2020, a Petition for Adoption was filed in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Illinois, 17th Judicial Circuit, and that on the 13th day of January, 2021 at 8:30 a.m., or as soon thereafter as this cause may be heard, a hearing will be held virtually, via zoom https://zoom. us/join, Meeting # 855 1355 0955 upon the Petition for Adoption of Breana Shea Davies.

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 18th day of November, 2020.

Thomas Klein Clerk of the Circuit Court Taja D. Winzeler, #6217062 McDougall & Winzeler, PC 127 N. Wyman Street, Ste. 200 Rockford, IL 61101 815/977-5211 815/977-5694 fax Taja@McDougall-Winzelerlaw. com Law@McDougall-Winzelerlaw. com 20347R TRRT 12/9 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO WARNER CONTRACTING, LLC, an Illinois limited liability company, d/b/a Warner Roofing & Restoration, Plaintiff, vs.

MATTHEW MORELL, SABHAN F. SMITH, judgment creditor, unknown owners and non-record claimants, Defendants.

No. 2020 CH 312 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION AS TO UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS The requisite Affidavit for Publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to UNKNOWN OWNERS and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants in the above-entitled action, that a complaint for foreclosure and other relief has been commenced in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Illinois by said Plaintiff against you and other Defendants, praying for foreclosure of the Mechanics Lien dated August 18, 2020, and recorded on August 21, 2020, as Document No. 20201024043 on the premises legally described as follows: Address: 1125 Andrews Street, Rockford, Illinois 61101 P.I.N.: 11-22-128-028 Legal Description: The South One Hundred Ten (110) feet of Lot Fifteen (15) as designated upon the Plat of Robertson and Jilson’s Subdivision and Resubdivision of part of Northwest Quarter (1/4) of Section 22, Township 44 North, Range 1 East of the Third Principal Meridian, the Northerly line of said tract being parallel with the Southerly line of said lot; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois.

The lienor of said Mechanics Lien is WARNER CONTRACTING, LLC d/b/a Warner Roofing & Restoration, an Illinois limited liability company.

The owner of record is MATTHEW MORELL. NOW, THEREFORE, unless you, NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS and 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 17th Judicial Circuit, Winnebago County, Illinois, held in the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 W. State St., Rockford, IL 61101, on or before January 9, 2021, which is thirty (30) days after the last date of publication, default may be entered against you and each of you at any time after that day and a judgment for foreclosure entered in accordance with the prayer of the complaint for foreclosure.

Thomas A. Klein, Circuit Clerk Elizabeth M. Groncki-Boger (6283004) Attorney for Plaintiff 124 N. Water Street, Suite 300 Rockford, Illinois 61107 (779)256-0956 beth@gronckibogerlaw.com 20348R TRRT 12/9 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: NANCY ARJON CASTANEDA, Petitioner, vs.

JESUS AALAN VILLA HERNANDEZ, Respondent.

Case No. 2020-D-166 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to Respondent Jesus Aalan Villa Hernandez that Petitioner Nancy Arjon Castaneda has caused to be filed a PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE and other relief in the above-captioned cause of action.

You are further notified that if you fail to file an answer or otherwise appear on or before December 29, 2020, a judgment by default may be entered against you at any time thereafter for the relief requested in the petition. /s/ Nancy Arjon Castaneda, Petitioner 20361R TRRT 12/9

November 25, 2020 The Rock River Times. n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO SS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: ROLF-GUENTHER KURT FORTEMS, a/k/a GUENTER FORTEMS, Deceased.

CASE NO. 2020-P-399 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of ROLF-GUENTER KURT FORTEMS a/k/a GUENTER FORTEMS, Letters of Office were issued on November 13, 2020, to GREGORY MEIMERS, 5125 Burning Tree Road, Kalamazoo, Michigan 49009, who is the legal representative of the estate.

The attorney for the estate is PETER A. SAVITSKI, 838 North Main Street, Rockford, Illinois 61103.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before May 25, 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, 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 attorney within ten days after it has been filed.

DATED: November 19, 2020 GREGORY MEIMERS Administrator Attorney Peter A. Savitski 838 North Main Street

Rockford, Illinois 61103 (815) 963-0370 pas-law@sbcglobal.net 20349R TRRT 12/9 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 commercial and residential cleaning business in said County and State under the name of BT&T Top Notch Cleaning at the following post office addresses: 2022 Chestnut St., Rockford, IL 61102; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Lisa Wesley SIGNED: Lisa Wesley 11/23/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 23rd day of November, A.D. 2020.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk Kayla Hilliard, Deputy Clerk 20355R TRRT 12/9 n n n NOTE: PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, YOU ARE ADVISED THAT THE LAW FIRM OF HINSHAW & CULBERTSON LLP IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO ALPINE PARTNERS, LLC, a Wisconsin limited liability company, Plaintiff, v.

AMEER PROPERTY & MANAGEMENT, INC., an Illinois corporation; CHATEAU MORE THAN DRESS, INC., an Illinois corporation; BASHEER AL SAHMI; FATIMA MUTHANNA; UNKNOWN OWNERS;

UNKNOWN TENANTS; UNKNOWN SPOUSES; UNKNOWN HEIRS and NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants.

Case No. 2020-CH-0000311 NOTICE TO UNKNOWN OWNERS; UNKNOWN TENANTS; UNKNOWN SPOUSES; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS FOR PUBLICATION The requisite Affidavit having been duly filed in my office, NOTICE is hereby given you, UNKNOWN OWNERS; UNKNOWN TENANTS; UNKNOWN SPOUSES; UNKNOWN HEIRS and NONRECORD 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 mortgage concerning the premises described as follows, to-wit: Lot Fourteen (14) as designated upon Plat No. 1 of Country Oaks, a Subdivision of part of the Southwest Quarter (1/4) of the Southwest Quarter (1/4) of Section 13 and part of the Northwest Quarter (1/4) of Section 24, all in Township 44 North, Range 2 East of the Third Principal Meridian, the Plat of which Subdivision is recorded in Book 32 of Plats on page 191 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois.

COMMON ADDRESS: 1347 Castlehill Drive Rockford, IL 61107 PROPERTY CODE: 12-13355-002 And for other relief; that Summons was duly issued out of the said Court against you as provided by law, and that the suit is now pending.

NOW, THEREFORE, unless

you, the said above-named Defendants, file your Answer to the Complaint of said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Winnebago County Courthouse in the City of Rockford, Illinois, on or before the 28th day of December, 2020, default may be entered in accordance with the prayer of said Complaint.

THOMAS A. KLEIN, Clerk of the Circuit Court, 17th Judicial Circuit, Winnebago County, Illinois PREPARED BY: Matthew M. Hevrin (ARDC #6256083) HINSHAW & CULBERTSON LLP 100 Park Avenue P.O. Box 1389 Rockford, IL 61105-1389 Phone: (815) 490-4900 Fax: (815) 490-4901 mhevrin@hinshawlaw.com 20350R TRRT 12/9 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: MARVIN D. CLINE, Deceased.

CASE NO. 2020 P 462 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of MARVIN D. CLINE on July 19, 2020. Letters of Office were issued on November 17, 2020 to MARY L. PENA who is the legal representatives 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 May 27, 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

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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 Office–­Probate 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: 11/18/20 MARY L. PENA, ADMINISTRATOR ANTHONY A. SAVAIANO #87 Attorney for Estate 535 Loves Park Drive Loves Park, IL 61111 815/654-3060 20351R TRRT 12/9 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO SS. STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO PROBATE DIVISION ESTATE OF: JOHN D. BRUBAKER, Deceased.

NO. 2020-P-470 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of John D. Brubaker. Letters of Office were issued on November12, 2020 to The Chicago Trust Company, N.A., 720 12th Street, Wilmette, Illinois 60091, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is Debra A. Delia, Oliver Close, LLC, 124 N. Water Street, Suite 300, P.O. Box 4749, Rockford, IL 61110-4749.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before May 25, 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 filing 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.

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

Dated: November 23, 2020 The Chicago Trust Company, N.A. Independent Executor Debra A. Delia, ARDC #6195886 OLIVER CLOSE, LLC 124 N. Water Street, Suite 300 P.O. Box 4749 Rockford, IL 61110-4749 Telephone: 815-963-0009 Telefax: 815-963-0339 ddelia@oliverclose.com 20358R TRRT 12/9 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 parlor business in said County and State under the name of Lash 815 at the following post office addresses: 7107 N. Alpine Rd., Loves Park, IL 61111; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Sierra Anderson SIGNED: Sierra Anderson 11/18/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 18th day of November, A.D. 2020.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk Kayla Hilliard, Deputy Clerk 20352R TRRT 12/9 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 used auto sales business in said County and State under the name of Nile Auto Sales at the following post office addresses: 3220 Kishwaukee St., Rockford, IL 61109; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Sierra Anderson SIGNED: Sierra Anderson 11/18/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 18th day of November, A.D. 2020.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk Kayla Hilliard, Deputy Clerk 20353R TRRT 12/9 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 furniture business in said County and State under the name of Relax Furniture Outlet at the following post office addresses: 719 7th St., Rockford, IL 61104; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Anthony Harris; Alvin Evans SIGNED: Anthony Harris 10/27/20 SIGNED: Alvin Evans 10/27/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 27th day of October, A.D. 2020.

Shalonda T. Johnson, Notary Public My Commission Expires 10/10/23 20354R TRRT 12/9 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO PROBATE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:

13

ARTHUR B. WEBB, Deceased.

NO. 20-P-418 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE IS GIVEN of the death of: ARTHUR B. WEBB. Letters of Office – Decedent’s Estate were issued on November 17, 2020 to: CYNTHIA ELLEN WEBB MILSTEAD, 588 Parliament St., Marietta, GA 30066, Legal Representative/Executor of the Estate. The Attorney for the Estate is: DENNIS L. LEAHY, One Court Place #203, Rockford, IL 61101.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before May 25, 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, 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 Probate Clerk’s office of the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 W. State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61101, or with the estate’s Legal Representative, or both.

Copies of claims filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office – Probate Division, must be mailed or delivered to the estate’s legal representative or to the attorney for the estate within ten (10) days after being filed.

DATED: November 20, 2020 ESTATE OF ARTHUR B. WEBB, deceased BY: CYNTHIA ELLEN WEBB MILSTEAD, Executor DENNIS L. LEAHY Attorney for the Estate One Court Place #203 Rockford, IL 61101 815-964-9600 Email: attyleahy@yahoo.com 20359R TRRT 12/9

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n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR FIRST FRANKLIN MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2003-FF2, ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2003-FF2, Plaintiff, vs.

JOHN WARD A/K/A JOHN J. WARD III, ANNA MARIE WARD, JENNIFER PAGNONI, NEW FB COMPANY F/K/A FARNER-BOCKEN COMPANY, STATE OF ILLINOIS, Defendants, 19 CH 328 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, December 17, 2020 at the hour of 1:00 p.m. Intercounty’s Winnebago County office, 7210 East State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61108, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: LOT SEVENTEEN (17) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF HELEN’S GARDENS, BEING A SUBDIVISION IN PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 32, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. P.I.N. 12-23127-001.

Commonly known as 1281 SUNFLOWER DRIVE, ROCKFORD, IL 61107.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds.

The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

For information call Mr. Ira T. Nevel at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Law Offices of Ira T. Nevel, 175 North Franklin Street, Chicago, Illinois 60606. (312) 357-1125. 19-02563 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3159509 P20288R TRRT 11/25 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO SS. STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO PROBATE DIVISION ESTATE OF: BARBARA W. SMITH Deceased.

NO. 2020-P-444 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of Barbara W. Smith. Letters of Office were issued on October 26, 2020 to Vivian Smith, 2505 Fremont Ave., Apt. 4, Madison, WI, 53704, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is John Rearden, Jr., Oliver Close, LLC, 124 N. Water Street, Suite 300, P.O. Box 4749, Rockford, IL 61110-4749.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before May 11, 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 filing 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.

A copy of claim 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: November 11, 2020 Vivian Smith Independent Administrator John Rearden, Jr., ARDC #6191721 OLIVER CLOSE, LLC 124 N. Water Street, Suite 300 P.O. Box 4749 Rockford, IL 61110-4749 Telephone: 815-963-0009 Telefax: 815-963-0339 20291R TRRT 11/25 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO SS. STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO PROBATE DIVISION ESTATE OF: WILLIAM C. SMITH Deceased.

NO. 2020-P-446 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of William C. Smith. Letters of Office were issued on October 26, 2020 to Vivian Smith, 2505 Fremont Ave., Apt. 4, Madison, WI, 53704, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is John Rearden, Jr., Oliver Close, LLC, 124 N. Water Street, Suite 300, P.O. Box 4749, Rockford, IL 61110-4749.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before May 11, 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 filing 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.

A copy of claim 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: November 11, 2020 Vivian Smith Independent Administrator John Rearden, Jr., ARDC #6191721 OLIVER CLOSE, LLC 124 N. Water Street, Suite 300 P.O. Box 4749 Rockford, IL 61110-4749 Telephone: 815-963-0009 Telefax: 815-963-0339 20292R TRRT 11/25 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: WEEMS P. HODGES,

Deceased.

CASE NO. 2020 P 381 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of WEEMS P. HODGES. Letters of Office were issued on October 7, 2020 to Peggy Harradine, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is Tyler M. Crosby, Crosby Law Firm, P.C., 475 Executive Parkway, Rockford, Illinois 61107. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before May 11, 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. /s/ Tyler M. Crosby Tyler M. Crosby Attorney for Executor Crosby Law Firm, P.C. Tyler M. Crosby 475 Executive Parkway Rockford, Illinois 61107 815/397-2006 815/394-1955 Fax 20293R TRRT 11/25 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: GILBERT MCDONALD, Petitioner, vs.

SANDRA SMITH, Respondent.

Case No. 2020-D-467 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to Respondent SANDRA SMITH that Petitioner GILBERT MCDONALD has caused to be filed a PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE and other relief in the above-captioned cause of action.

You are further notified that if you fail to file an answer or otherwise appear on or before December 14, 2020, a judgment by default may be entered against you at any time thereafter for the relief requested in the petition. /s/ Gilbert McDonald, Petitioner 20294R TRRT 11/25 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 Vickie Ann Egler, Deceased.

NO. 2020 P 448 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Vickie Ann Egler. Letters of Office were issued on October 28, 2020, to Kimberly Foor and Steven Egler, Independent Co-Executors, 12565 Wildflower Lane, Belvidere, Illinois 61008, who are the legal representatives of the estate. The attorney for the estate is Elisa J. Whitman #6198940 of Reilly Law Offices, 6801 Spring Creek Road, Suite 2D, Rockford, Illinois, 61114.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before May 11, 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 with the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Probate Division, at Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 W. State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61101, or with the estate’s legal representatives, or both.

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

DATED: November 9, 2020 Kimberly Foor and Steven Egler, Co-Executors Elisa J. Whitman #6198940 Reilly Law Offices 6801 Spring Creek Rd., 2D Rockford, IL 61114 (815) 316-8540 EWhitman@Reilly-lawoffices.com 20295R TRRT 11/25 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: TAMMARA TAYLOR, Petitioner, vs.

JAHMAH TAYLOR, Respondent.

Case No. 2020-D-82 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to Respondent JAHMAH TAYLOR that Petitioner TAMMARA TAYLOR has caused to be filed a COUNTER PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE and other relief in the above-captioned cause of action.

You are further notified that if you fail to file an answer or otherwise appear on or before December 14, 2020, a judgment by default may be entered against you at any time thereafter for the relief requested in the petition. /s/ Tammara Taylor, Petitioner 20307R TRRT 11/25 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 service business in said County and State under the name of Improved Comfort Systems at the following post office addresses: 1149 Railroad Ave., Rockford, IL 61104; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Albert L. Williams, Jr. SIGNED: Albert L. Williams, Jr. 11/4/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 4th day of November, A.D. 2020.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk Pamela Johnson, Deputy Clerk 20297R TRRT 11/25 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 repair and sales of new and used tires business in said County and State under the name of R & D Tire Shop at the following post office addresses: 1900 Shirland Ave., South Beloit, IL 61080; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Tito Rodriguez Santos SIGNED: Tito Rodriguez Santos 11/4/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 4th day of November, A.D. 2020.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk Thalia Gallardo, Deputy Clerk 20298R TRRT 11/25

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 water treatment business in said County and State under the name of H2O Express Water Treatment Solutions at the following post office addresses: 2511 Broadway, Rockford, IL 61108; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: David Durham SIGNED: David Durham 11/5/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 5th day of November, A.D. 2020.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk Pamela Johnson, Deputy Clerk 20299R TRRT 11/25 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 line business in said County and State under the name of Flight Risk at the following post office addresses: 502 Salter Ave., Rockford, IL 61102; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Darrell Cooper SIGNED: Darrell Cooper 10/30/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 30th day of October, A.D. 2020.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk Maria Pinedo, Deputy Clerk 20301R TRRT 11/25 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 auto repair business in said County and State under the name of Auto Envy at the following post office addresses: 3330 Forest View Rd., Rockford, IL 61109; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Nicholas Liston SIGNED: Nicholas Liston 11/6/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 6th day of November, A.D. 2020.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk Maria Pinedo, Deputy Clerk 20304R TRRT 11/25 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 logistics business in said County and State under the name of MH4 at the following post office addresses: 1419 Michigan Ave., Rockford, IL 61102; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Gretchen Hudson SIGNED: Gretchen Hudson 11/9/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 9th day of November, A.D. 2020.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk Kayla Hilliard, Deputy Clerk 20310R TRRT 11/25 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 care products business in said County and State under the name of Phenomenal You at the following post office addresses: 2932 La Salle Ave., Rockford, IL 61114; that the true and real full names of all persons

owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Shavonnica Goodloe SIGNED: Shavonnica Goodloe 11/9/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 9th day of November, A.D. 2020.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk Kayla Hilliard, Deputy Clerk 20308R TRRT 11/25 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO DEASIA DARAPHET, Petitioner, vs.

ANTWONE LEE, Respondent.

Case No. 2020F193 NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION TO: ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, Antwone Lee TAKE NOTICE that a Petition for Determination of Father Child Relationship has been filed in Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Illinois, for Alannah Lee. NOW, THEREFORE, unless you, ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, Antwone Lee file your Answer to said Petition in said suit, or otherwise make your appearance herein, in said Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Illinois. Winnebago County Courthouse, in the city of Rockford, County of Winnebago and State of Illinois, on or before the 8th day of December, 2020, a default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a judgment order entered in accordance with the prayer of said Petition.

DATED at Rockford, Illinois, this 18th day of November, 2020 Clerk of the Circuit Court PRO LEGAL CARE LLC Keri A. Johnson #6315747 401 W State St Suite 201 Rockford, IL 61101 kj@prolegalcare.com (815) 200-8802 20318R TRRT 12/2 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: HECTOR GONZALEZ JR., Petitioner, vs.

HEATHER BECKNELL, Respondent.

Case No. 2020-D-429 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to Respondent HEATHER BECKNELL that Petitioner HECTOR GONZALEZ JR. has caused to be filed a PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE and other relief in the above-captioned cause of action. You are further notified that if you fail to file an answer or otherwise appear on or before December 21, 2020, a judgment by default may be entered against you at any time thereafter for the relief requested in the petition. /s/ Hector Gonzalez Jr., Petitioner 20321R TRRT 12/2 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: CRISTAL BELMONTES, Petitioner, vs.

LUIS OCTAVIO BELMONTES PINEDO, Respondent.

Case No. 2020-D-602 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to Respondent LUIS OCTAVIO BELMONTES PINEDO that Petitioner CRISTAL BELMONTES has caused to be filed a PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE and other relief in the above-captioned cause of action. You are further notified that if you fail to file an answer or otherwise appear

on or before December 21, 2020, a judgment by default may be entered against you at any time thereafter for the relief requested in the petition. /s/ Cristal Belmontes, Petitioner 20322R TRRT 12/2 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 DOROTHY L. GUTZLER, deceased No. 2020-P-0000461 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of DOROTHY L. GUTZLER, of Rockford, Illinois on September 7, 2020. Letters of office were issued on November 12, 2020, to MARK DANIEL GUTZLER, 7415 Mill Road, Rockford, IL 61108, as independent executor, 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 May 18, 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: November 16, 2020.

MARK DANIEL GUTZLER Independent Executor Tobin & Ramon Attorneys for Petitioner 530 South State Street; Suite 200 Belvidere, IL 61008-3711 (815) 544-0316 mail@tobinramon.com 20324R TRRT 12/2 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 massage business in said County and State under the name of Gifted Hands Massage Therapy at the following post office addresses: 5685 Windy Knoll Dr., Loves Park, IL 61111; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Asia Foster SIGNED: Asia Foster 11/12/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 12th day of November, A.D. 2020.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk Maria Pinedo, Deputy Clerk 20326R TRRT 12/2 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 purchase resell and renting of products business in said County and State under the name of 5th Tower at the following post office addresses: 2312 S. Central Ave., Rockford, IL 61102; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Jessie L. Collier SIGNED: Jessie L. Collier 11/12/20

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 12th day of November, A.D. 2020.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk Maria Pinedo, Deputy Clerk 20327R TRRT 12/2 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 consultant business in said County and State under the name of Breaking Point Global at the following post office addresses: 2312 S. Central Ave., Rockford, IL 61102; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Joseph Pearson SIGNED: Joseph Pearson 11/12/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 12th day of November, A.D. 2020.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk Maria Pinedo, Deputy Clerk 20328R TRRT 12/2 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 pumpkin farm, including sales of Christmas trees & other general store type items (natural soaps, honey, feed & seed, etc.); crafting workshops business in said County and State under the name of Grandpa’s Place at the following post office addresses: 13622 West State Road, Pecatonica, IL 61063; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Karen Ann Houston Printz SIGNED: Karen Ann Houston Printz 11/12/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 12th day of November, A.D. 2020.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk Maria Pinedo, Deputy Clerk 20329R TRRT 12/2 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 DJ event service business in said County and State under the name of Forest City Events at the following post office addresses: 731 Joslyn St., Rockford, IL 61107; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Steve Witte SIGNED: Steve Witte 11/13/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 13th day of November, A.D. 2020.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk Thalia Gallardo, Deputy Clerk 20330R TRRT 12/2 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 jewelry business in said County and State under the name of Smooth Creations at the following post office addresses: 2020 Fulton Ave., Rockford, IL 61103; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Kenneth K. Gaddie Jr. SIGNED: Kenneth K. Gaddie Jr. 11/17/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 17th day of November, A.D. 2020.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk Maria Pinedo, Deputy Clerk 20331R TRRT 12/2

November 25, 2020 The Rock River Times. 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 line that stems from my music. Destined to Be (DTB Apparel) with different print styles business in said County and State under the name of DTB Apparel at the following post office addresses: 524 Maple St., Rockford, IL 61103; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Dana Marcel Walker Jr. SIGNED: Dana Marcel Walker Jr. 11/6/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 6th day of November, A.D. 2020.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk Maria Pinedo, Deputy Clerk 20305R TRRT 11/25

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: TIFFANY GRAY, Deceased CASE NO. 20 P 459 NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION WILLS AND CLAIMS NOTICE is given of the death of TIFFANY GRAY. Letters of Office were issued on November 2, 2020, to James Gray, 912 N. Greenview Ave. Rockford, IL 61101, 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 May 11, 2021, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first

n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY - ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR FIRST FRANKLIN MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2003-FF2, ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2003-FF2, Plaintiff, vs. JOHN WARD A/K/A JOHN J. WARD III, ANNA MARIE WARD, JENNIFER PAGNONI, NEW FB COMPANY F/K/A FARNER-BOCKEN COMPANY, STATE OF ILLINOIS, Defendants, 19 CH 328 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, December 17, 2020 at the hour of 1:00 p.m. Intercounty’s Winnebago County office, 7210 East State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61108, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 12-23-127-001.

Commonly known as 1281 SUNFLOWER DRIVE, ROCKFORD, IL 61107.

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

For information call Mr. Ira T. Nevel at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Law Offices of Ira T. Nevel, 175 North Franklin Street, Chicago, Illinois 60606. (312) 357-1125. 19-02563 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3159509 P20288R TRRT 11/25 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE, FOR PARK PLACE SECURITIES, INC. ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-WCW1 Plaintiff, -v.- ALISON C. AMES, CYNTHIA E. DAVIS, CITY OF ROCKFORD Defendant 2019 CH 0000612 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 12, 2020, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on December 28, 2020, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:

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 (10) days after it has been filed.

Dated: November 10, 2020 James Gray, Administrator BY: /s/ Patrick M. Moore PATRICK M. MOORE,

Attorney for the Administrator DeRANGO & CAIN, LLC PATRICK M. MOORE, #6297232 120 W. State St. Suite 303 Rockford, IL 61101 815-962-5490 pmoore@derangocain.com 20313R TRRT 11/25 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 restaurant/bar business in said County and State under the name of Mi Gordito at the following post office addresses: 5518 N. 2nd St., Loves Park, IL 61111; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Edwin Arellano; Laura Rosario SIGNED: Edwin Arellano 11/5/20 SIGNED: Laura Rosario 11/5/20

Commonly known as 1649 FIFTH AVENUE, ROCKFORD, IL 61104 Property Index No. 11-25-182-013 The real estate is improved with a multi-family residence.

The judgment amount was $111,399.16.

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

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

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

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

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

For information, JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125, Chicago, IL, 60606 (312) 541-9710. Please refer to file number 19-7573.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 5th day of November, A.D. 2020.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk Maria Pinedo, Deputy Clerk 20300R TRRT 11/25 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 auto repair shop business in said County and State under the name of Scratchy’s Auto Repair at the following post office addresses: 5807 Forest Hills Rd., Rockford, IL 61114; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Alan Hawkins SIGNED: Alan Hawkins 11/9/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 9th day of November, A.D. 2020.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk Thalia Gallardo, Deputy Clerk 20306R TRRT 11/25 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 line business in said County and State under the name of Black Wall Street Take Back at the following post office addresses: 502 Salter Ave., Rockford, IL 61102; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Darrell Cooper SIGNED: Darrell Cooper 10/30/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 30th day of October, A.D. 2020.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk Maria Pinedo, Deputy Clerk 20302R TRRT 11/25

230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125 Chicago IL, 60606 312-541-9710 E-Mail: ilpleadings@johnsonblumberg.com Attorney File No. 19-7573 Case Number: 2019 CH 0000612 TJSC#: 40-2404 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Case # 2019 CH 0000612 I3160402 P20338R TRRT 12/9 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, AS TRUSTEE OF FINANCE OF AMERICA STRUCTURED SECURITIES ACQUISITION TRUST 2019-HB1 Plaintiff, -v.- LAKE SUMMERSET ASSOCIATION, INC. et al Defendant 2020-CH-0000074 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 12, 2020, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on December 28, 2020, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1373 COVEN CIRCLE, DAVIS, IL 61019 Property Index No. 05-06-177-003 The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

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

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

Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the

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 HTV vinyl and craft supplies business in said County and State under the name of Twisted Colors Vinyl at the following post office addresses: 1714 W. State St., Rockford, IL 61102; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Quinton Roberson; Meowsha Caldwell SIGNED: Quinton Roberson 11/13/20 SIGNED: Meowsha Caldwell 11/13/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 13th day of November, A.D. 2020.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk Maria Pinedo, Deputy Clerk 20357R TRRT 12/9

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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 store (adult products) business in said County and State under the name of Ssecretss at the following post office addresses: 3318 Charles St., Rockford, IL 61108; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Gabriela Gutierrez SIGNED: Gabriela Gutierrez 11/9/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 9th day of November, A.D. 2020.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk Angela Reina, Deputy Clerk 20360R TRRT 12/9

date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption.

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

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

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

For information, examine the court file, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 (630) 794-9876 THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE IL, 60527 630-794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-20-00726 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 2020-CH-0000074 TJSC#: 40-2390 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Case # 2020-CH-0000074 I3160234 P20339R TRRT 12/9

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WEEK OF

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THE LUCKIEST SIGNS THIS WEEK:

THE LUCKIEST SIGNS THIS WEEK:

1 TO 7,November 2020 The RockNOVEMBER River Times.

25, 2020NOVEMBER 8 TO 14, 2020 THE LUCKIEST SIGNS THIS WEEK: LEO, VIRGO AND LIBRA

Death Notices

SCORPIO, SAGITTARIUS ANDFamous CAPRICORNLandmarks ARIES, AQUARIUS AND PISCES Crossword Theme:

ARIES Eugene Thompson 89 Rockford Prepare 11/16/2020 to work overtime this Raymond Vosburgh 76 Rockfordweek.

11/16/2020 If you fit the extra hours into Doris Vogel 97 Durand 11/16/2020 your schedule, your efforts will be Gail Johnson 68 Rockford 11/16/2020 greatly rewarded. Afterward, you’ll William D. Smith 56 Rockford 11/16/2020 have the time and money to treat Anne Hoerner 78 Machesney Park 11/16/2020 yourself.

David Mercer 81 Rockford 11/16/2020 Doris Martin 83 Rockford 11/16/2020 TAURUS Terry Flick 74 Rockford 11/16/2020 This week, things will finally start to James McMullen 88 Rockford 11/16/2020 move forward after a long period of Harry Jones 75 Rockford 11/16/2020 stagnation. However, your friends James Ohlsen 92 Rockford 11/16/2020 will prove to be a challenge. You’ll Dennis Benhoff 80 Rockford 11/16/2020 find the money you need to fund a Jerry Mills 63 Rockford 11/17/2020 special project or pay for a small Bonnielynn Rabaza 74 Loves Park 11/17/2020 luxury item.

Marilyn Wickman 83 Rockford 11/17/2020 Steven Long 70 Rockford 11/17/2020 GEMINI Sandra Richards 81 Rockford 11/17/2020 One minute you feel like you’re Marjorie Anderson 90 Rockfordtreading 11/17/2020 water, the next like you’re Carl York 74 Rockford 11/17/2020advancing at full speed. Anyone can a mistake, so keep an eye on Marion MacCallum 98 Rockford make 11/17/2020 your bills. You’ll open the door to a William Jones 82 Rockford 11/17/2020 new challenge.

Michael Szott 87 Rockford 11/17/2020 Marcia Wilson 88 Durand 11/17/2020 CANCER Charles Purin 77 Rockford 11/17/2020 You’ll find yourself surrounded by Simone Williams 46 Rockford 11/17/2020 brilliant people and, as a team, you’ll William Sigler 78 Rockford 11/17/2020 accomplish great things. You’ll also Nina Patrick 31 Rockford 11/17/2020 receive an award or other recogniCynthia Riordan 66 Rockford 11/18/2020 tion in front of a large crowd, which Richard Zuniga 62 Rockford 11/18/2020 will consequently boost your selfKathleen Repplier 72 Rockford 11/18/2020 esteem.

Walter Reinhold 92 Rockford 11/18/2020 Leroy Fischer 84 Rockford 11/18/2020 Walter Petersen 91 South BeloitLEO 11/18/2020 There’s an opportunity to hit a Lois Kosin 85 Rockford 11/18/2020 homerun at work this week. You’ll Roy Cannady 56 Rockford 11/18/2020 have more clients than usual, which Edythe Radford 89 Rockford 11/18/2020 means an increase in income. You’ll Evelyn Ballard 91 Rockford 11/18/2020 discover a new activity or spiritual Francis Frank Powers 86 Rockton 11/18/2020 that’s in line with your lifePatricia Gravunder 83 Rockfordpractice 11/18/2020 style and values.

Martin Marcuccilli 76 Rockford 11/18/2020 Blase Leon 91 Rockford 11/19/2020 VIRGO Jaime Guerrero 83 Rockford 11/19/2020 If you keep track of deadlines, you’ll Virginia Manning 81 Rockford 11/19/2020 find it easy to stay on top of your Lavone Rice 92 South Beloit 11/19/2020 workload. There’s no need to rush if Robert Wentz 83 Rockford 11/19/2020 you leave on time. A spontaneous Alvin Westman 90 Rockford 11/19/2020 trip might be on the horizon, and it’ll Marie Arico 85 Rockford 11/19/2020 be just what you need.

Darla Fausett 74 Rockford 11/19/2020 William Corbett 77 Rockford 11/19/2020 LIBRA Jimmie Triplett 73 Rockford 11/19/2020 Even if you’re sure that you know Michael Padron 38 Rockford 11/19/2020 the right answer, it doesn’t hurt to Freddie Clay 76 Rockford 11/19/2020 reflect for a few days before you Geno Minnick 53 Rockford 11/19/2020 make a decision. New information Kelli Sturm 54 Rockford 11/19/2020 might bubble to the surface and Paul Gish 84 Rockford 11/19/2020 provide you with a different perPatricia Magnuson 89 Loves Park 11/20/2020 spective on the situation.

Carrie Kleiner 74 Rockford 11/20/2020 Kenneth Patterson 54 Loves Park 11/20/2020 SCORPIO Roger Johnson 78 Rockford 11/20/2020 Across need to modify your diet and Joanne Wickersham 81 RockfordYou 11/20/2020 1. Octagonal sign learn to unwind if you want to Glenn Larson 76 Rockford 11/20/2020 avoid getting heartburn. For the have a ____!”

5. “Don’t Leonard Anderson 88 Loves Park 11/20/2020 sake of your health and morale, youof worms 8. Can Mary Wilke 91 Rockford 11/20/2020 should try to achieve a better balTheresa Miles 56 South Beloit 11/20/2020 12. Pathetic ance between keeping busy and Lloyd Koenig 75 Rockford 11/20/2020 13. Spanish sparkling taking time to relax.

Robert Westphal 73 Rockford 11/20/2020 wine Joyce Wills 67 Rockford 11/20/2020 SAGITTARIUS Charles Hunter 79 Rockford 11/20/2020 14. spePico de gallo Your spouse or partner will pay Lester Austin 91 Rockford 11/20/2020 15. WWII cial attention to you. You might feel side Roderick McDonald 58 Rockfordanxious 11/20/2020 after a medical exam.

16.You’ll Like word of mouth Toyoko Turner 87 Rockford 11/20/2020 likely have to wait longer than ex17. Church song John Burgess 72 Rockford 11/20/2020 pected for the results, but they Timothy Parrish 62 Rockford 11/21/2020 1 8 . won’t come as a surprise to you. * V i c t o r i a i n Michael Dismuke 61 Rockford 11/21/2020 Zimbabwe or Horseshoe Ronald Knox 51 Rockford 11/21/2020 CAPRICORN in Canada Cantalicio Acosta 75 Rockford 11/21/2020 You’ll need to draw on your leader20. *Home to Rock of Dorothy Borgmann 86 Rockfordship 11/21/2020 skills. You might be asked to Florence Wilson 76 Rockford 11/21/2020 Cashel take over while your boss is on and Blarney William Heintz 81 Rockford 11/21/2020 vacation or fill in for a coworker Castle Vernice Glenn 84 Rockford 11/21/2020 who’s away on sick leave.

2 1 . M a s s ac hu s e t t s James Gridley 92 Rockford 11/21/2020 James Tasso 67 Rockford 11/22/2020 university AQUARIUS Vicki Circelli 71 Rockford 11/22/2020 You’ll start to flesh out plans a 22.for “____ Be Home For Josephine Gartner 90 Rockford family 11/22/2020 vacation over the holidays.

Christmas” Velma Knox 81 Rockford 11/22/2020 Many of the small details, such as 23.take Olympic torch, e.g.

Rita Lindstrom 63 Rockford 11/22/2020 renewing your passport, will Terry Green 64 Loves Park 11/22/2020 25. also On the move longer than expected. You’ll Anne Hamilton 92 Loves Park 11/22/2020 have to run a lot of errands.

28. Menu words Billy Thompson 63 Rockford 11/22/2020 29. *Golden Gate or Ina Johnson 103 Rockford 11/22/2020 PISCES Leonard Burt 93 Rockford 11/22/2020 You’ll bring together a largeMackinac group

WEEK OF NOVEMBER 22 TO 28, 2020 THE LUCKIEST SIGNS THIS WEEK:

TAURUS, GEMINI AND CANCER Horoscope

ARIES

ARIES

ARIES

TAURUS

TAURUS

TAURUS

GEMINI

GEMINI

You’ll need to spend a lot of time negotiating to find an outcome that works for you. You’ll also find the perfect solution to your financial problems and possibly manage to land the job of your dreams.

Once you calculate how much you can afford to spend, you’ll give your wardrobe a boost with beautiful pieces from local stores. You might also want to spruce up your hair or skincare routine to make yourself look more professional.

GEMINI

You won’t be particularly motivated to leave the house. You’ll even manage to work from home for a few days, which will make you more efficient. You’ll also take on a massive project to tidy up your home.

CANCER

You might be put off by an interaction with a family member. Don’t wait too long to set the record straight. You need to be clear on who’s making the decisions if you want to find the light at the end of the tunnel.

LEO

You might be unexpectedly promoted after the departure of a coworker. You’ll be asked to take on a leadership role while your boss is away on vacation. Alternatively, you might get a raise.

VIRGO

Certain pieces of your life will fall into place, making it easier to resolve several ongoing issues. At work, inspiration will strike and allow you to take great strides toward completing a project and achieving your goals.

You’ll feel isolated as you shoulder all the responsibility at work and at home. At least a few people will notice your hard work and reward you for it. In some way, you’ll be recognized for your efforts.

Changes are on the horizon. If you go with the flow, you’ll find that your worries disappear on their own. Your passion project will come to fruition much faster than you thought possible.

You’ll need to clarify a financial situation at work. A few negotiations could get rather tense this week.

You’ll also need to better balance your work and personal life if you want to feel more at ease.

CANCER

Your love life will take up a lot of your time, and you’ll enjoy several romantic moments. A co-worker will make an unexpected, and perhaps inappropriate, declaration of love that you likely won’t reciprocate.

LEO

You have an abundance of energy that you must learn to channel productively. You need an opportunity to let loose this week.

Be sure to get some exercise or you’ll risk feeling depressed.

With so many ideas and worries running through your mind, you’ll have trouble sleeping this week.

You’ll be tempted to start a new career, and you’ll be given opportunities to do so.

You’ll find yourself in the middle of a large crowd or the participant at a massive event. While this might be financially and professionally beneficial, these people will demand a lot of attention and you’ll be exhausted by the end.

CANCER

At this time of year, many companies are making big changes. Despite your concerns, you’ll benefit from these adjustments. While some of your coworkers will be fired, you’ll be given more authority.

Plenty of rest will be necessary to recover from a bad cold. After spending a few days at home, you’ll need to catch up on work over the weekend. The new moon will have your imagination firing on all cylinders.

LEO

VIRGO

VIRGO

You’ll struggle to get in touch with certain people who aren’t returning your calls. Don’t be surprised if they finally get back to you all at once.

Your phone will be ringing off the hook and some people might drop by unannounced.

LIBRA

You’ll be tempted to embark on a spontaneous trip. You might also need to take care of urgent matters at home. You’ll have to spend a considerable amount of money.

You’ll be faced with a dilemma, and your plans will change several times. It’s essential that you patiently wait for things to settle down so that you can make an informed decision.

LIBRA

LIBRA

With the right resources, you’ll manage to improve all facets of your life. In particular, you’ll be inspired to make changes that improve your well-being and help you explore your spiritual side.

Many people will want to get to know you better and you’ll be willing to let them. Your social life will be very active, and you’ll have a lot to talk about. Additionally, your romantic partner will be very generous toward you this week.

It’s difficult to balance your personal and professional life. You’ll need to make a few changes at home in order to be successful.

For the sake of your health, you need to get more sleep. Otherwise, you risk weakening your immune system.

SCORPIO

SCORPIO

SCORPIO

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You’ll find the drive to start or grow your own business. You’ll establish new professional goals that allow you to showcase your talents. You’ll also meet good people who could become collaborators.

SAGITTARIUS

You’ll stand out from the crowd, and immense success will follow.

You’ll be praised for your hard work, and you’ll likely receive some sort of award or recognition.

CAPRICORN

It’s time to declutter your home. As you clean up your surroundings, you’ll also clear your mind of lingering confusion. You’ll need to speak up if you want to maintain control over certain situations.

AQUARIUS

You might receive a lot of criticism or have to deal with people who are intentionally vague.

This can be very frustrating, but with patience and diplomacy you’ll be able to get through it and be successful.

PISCES

You’ll be given a large sum of money, perhaps from an insurance claim or as part of an inheritance. You’ll need to be ta ctful and diplomatic in a situation where both sides have little patience.

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