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Illinois House approves ban on junk fees, Pritzker’s abortion fund proposal

Measures expanding access to coupons, cash payments among 81 bills passed Thursday

By Ben Szalinski, Brenden Moore, Nikoel Hytrek & Jenna Schweikert

Capitol News Illinois news@capitolnewsillinois.com

SPRINGFIELD

— For the second time in three years, the Illinois House voted to ban hidden “junk fees” that are often added to the total cost of ticketed events, hotel rooms and other goods and services.

The legislation, sponsored by Rep. Bob Morgan, D-Deerfield, passed 77-18. It was among more than 80 bills the House approved Thursday afternoon.

House Bill 228 amends the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act to make it a violation for a business to not display all mandatory fees and charges they’re adding on top of a listed price. The goal is to ensure consumers are aware of the total price before making the purchase.

“This bill delivers on a promise that’s quite simple: The price that you see should be the price that you pay,” Morgan told lawmakers during floor debate. He estimated that the hidden fees cost an average Illinois family $3,000 annually.

Junk fees have long been a target for consumer advocates and progressive lawmakers. The Illinois House approved a ban in 2024 but it was was never voted on in the Senate.

In his State of the State address this year, Gov. JB Pritzker explicitly called for lawmakers to get the issue across the finish line, arguing that such fees were “quietly nickel-and-diming Illinois families out of thousands of dollars per year.”

Morgan said the bill was like the one that passed a couple years ago, but ambiguous language was tightened up to make it easier for businesses to comply and the Illinois Attorney General’s office to enforce.

Nine Republicans joined supermajority Democrats in supporting the amended bill. However, the changes weren’t enough to remove opposition from the state’s top business, banking and hospitality organizations.

Rep. Tom Weber, R-Lake Villa, who voted against the bill, said the underlying idea was a good one, but the legislation went “a step too far on our already overburdened businesses.”

The bill now moves to the Illinois Senate.

Abortion fund

The House on Thursday voted along party lines 69-36 to pass a bill that would create a grant fund to cover abortion care for uninsured and underinsured people.

House Bill 5408, another of Pritzker’s initiatives, would utilize an under-used provision of the Affordable Care Act that requires insurance plans that offer coverage for abortions in instances that go beyond rape, incest and the life of the mother to collect at least $1 a month from enrollees to cover the cost of abortion claims.

Rep. Anna Moeller, D-Elgin, the bill sponsor, said she anticipates an amendment in the Senate because of concerns from Illinois’ health insurance industry.

“This is an important bill that helps support our reproductive health care providers in the state of Illinois and ensure that women who need this health care are able to access it,” she said.

Cash payment requirement

Many Illinois stores would be required to accept cash in most circumstances under House Bill 4592, which passed the House unanimously on Thursday.

The bill requires any store with a physical location that employs someone to accept in-person transactions to accept cash for transactions under $500. Stores would not be required to accept currency larger than $20. The bill would take effect in 2028 and now awaits further consideration in the Senate.

Grocery coupon access

House Bill 45 would require retailers to provide digital promotions or coupons to eligible customers. Bill sponsor Rep. Janet Yang Rohr, D-Naperville, said the bill came from concerns that eligible customers were being denied access to the same benefits because paper coupons were not available.

The original version of the bill required merchants to provide paper coupons, but the amendment broadened the regulation to ensure all eligible customers for a coupon are afforded access to the promotion.

There is no penalty to the merchant unless the establishment does not cure a violation within 15 days of being notified

of the violation. The bill passed unanimously and moves on to the Senate.

In-state tuition

House Bill 5093 removes a requirement in state law that a student who attended an Illinois high school could only receive in-state tuition at an Illinois university if they did not establish residency outside the state before enrolling in an Illinois university. With the change, students who attend at least two years of high school in Illinois could receive in-state tuition regardless of whether they moved out of state before going to college.

“As a first generation, I can’t imagine having to live in Illinois all my life, but then when I go to a university, be considered for out-of-state tuition because I’m an immigrant,” bill sponsor Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, told Capitol News Illinois. “Of course in-state tuition, it is cheaper and I want to have more students be able to access that.”

The bill passed the House on Thursday on a partisan 71-37 vote, with Republicans arguing the bill would unfairly benefit non-citizens. It now moves on to the Senate.

Narcan for formerly incarcerated

House Bill 5302 would require the Illinois Department of Corrections to provide opioid antagonists like Narcan to any incarcerated person who was charged for a drug-related offense or has a substance abuse disorder upon their release.

Bill sponsor Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Orland Park, said overdose rates have decreased, and initiatives like this would further the initiative to decrease overdose deaths. The bill passed 77-29 and awaits further consideration in the Senate.

State bee

Illinois could soon have an official state bee after the House approved House Bill 4438, which Yang Rohr said was an initiative of Lincoln Junior High School students in Naperville. The bill would give the honor to the Black-and-Gold Bumblebee — scientifically known as bombas auricomus.

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‘In Bloom’ Week returns to Rockford Art Museum

From Rockford Art Museum

The tenth annual Art in Bloom and ninth annual Fashion in Bloom will happen at Rockford Art Museum (711 N Main St, Rockford) April 15th through 19th (Preview Party, April 15th; exhibition on view April 16th-19th; Fashion in Bloom, April 17th). To promote and celebrate this popular fundraiser for Rockford Art Museum, florists and committee members will once again be creating a Flower Flash installation (inspired by the Flower Flashes created by J Miller Design of NYC). This grand arrangement will pop up in front of the Go Rockford building at the corner of Main Street and State Street on Friday, April 10th. Flower picking is encouraged and the hope is to have most of the blooms taken by the end of the day to be enjoyed by the Stateline! The Flower Flash will be finished around 10 AM. You can save $10 if you purchase your Fashion in Bloom ticket at this event and some blooms will have other special offers attached to them. Wired Cafe will be on site beginning at 10 AM with free cups of coffee (while supplies last). This Flower Flash is made possible by support from the Forward for Fun initiative sponsored by the City of Rockford and Go Rockford with support from Alderman Tamir Bell.

About Art in Bloom

Art in Bloom returns for the tenth year with an imaginative display of live florals and other organic materials by local designers based on selections from Rockford Art Museum’s permanent collection. Art in Bloom is on view

Thursday, April 16th through Sunday, April 19th from 10 AM to 5 PM. Tickets to view Art in Bloom are $10 ($5 for RAM members) and are available to purchase at the door.

A first look at this year’s designs will take place at the ticketed Preview Party happening Wednesday, April 15th from 6-8 PM at Rockford Art Museum. This event includes heavy hors d’oeuvres and wine from Abreo and provides attendees the opportunity to speak directly with the designers. Tickets are $55 and must be purchased in advance (rockfordartmuseum.org/events).

About Fashion in Bloom

The ninth annual Fashion in Bloom returns with Cocktails and Living Couture on Friday, April 17th with doors opening at 6:30 PM and Fashion Show at 7 PM. Featuring fashions from B Jones and fresh floral accessories and couture created by local florists and designers. Guests will also enjoy heavy hors d’oeuvres and cocktails. Tickets are $125 and must be purchased in advance at the RAM website rockfordartmuseum.org/events.

In Bloom Florists (to date):

Anderson Gardens, Bill Doran Co, Buckets and Blooms, Cherry Blossom Florist, Cypress House, Event Floral, Garden of Eevie, Kishwaukee College Floral Design, Maple Leaf Floral, Marengo Floral Co, Catherine + Joel Marsh, Nicholas Conservatory and Gardens, Nostalgic Dwelling, Pepper Creek, Picked by Rooted, Prairie Wildflower, Michelle Princer,

RAM Team, Gretchen Schwalbach, St. Charles Florist & Boutique, The Velvet Poppy Floral Design, Willrett Flower Company

In Bloom Sponsors (to date):

Dean Alan Olson Foundation, Gensler Gardens, Rosecrance Behavioral Health; Coleman CPA & Consulting, Inc., Anne + David Boccignone, Lana Paris & Don Zwiefelhofer, Women’s Art Board; Savant Wealth Management, Wells Fargo Advisors; Judith Boccignone; Ahlstrand Family Foundation, Bill Doran, Inc., Fehr Graham Engineering and Environmental, RBC Wealth Management/Matthew Montalbano, Title Underwriters; Sara + Dave Deutsch, Sherry + Greg Harlan, RE/MAX Property Source/Julie Humpal, Revive Chiropractic Wellness Center; Coyle Kiley Insurance Agency, Inc.,

FurstStaffing, Garcea Computers LLC, Olson Aluminum Castings, Karen + Tom Shifo, Patty + Jeff Smith; Platt Hill Nursery; In-Kind support: B Jones Boutique, Parella Beauty Co., Rooted/ Picked by Rooted, Saatva Yoga Spa, Til Death Photo Co., The Velvet Poppy Floral Design

About Rockford Art Museum

Founded in 1913, the mission of Rockford Art Museum is to foster creativity and build community through visual arts. RAM is located inside the Riverfront Museum Park building at 711 North Main Street in downtown Rockford, Illinois. Connect with us on Facebook @ rockfordartmuseum and Instagram @ rockfordart#rockfordartmuseum. Learn more at rockfordartmuseum.org.

State education officials present $10.9B budget request to fund public schools

Evidence-Based Funding formula designed to shift cost burden away from local property taxes

By Peter Hancock

Capitol News Illinois

phancock@capitolnewsillinois.com

SPRINGFIELD — State education officials presented their case this week for a $10.9 billion budget to fund preK-12 public schools for the next fiscal year, saying the Evidence-Based Funding formula that has been in place for nearly a decade is now paying dividends.

“Graduation rates are at a 15-year high,” Steven Isoye, chair of the Illinois State Board of Education, told a House budget committee Tuesday. “Achievement gaps are narrowing. Student growth exceeds pre-pandemic levels and Illinois eighth graders now outperform national averages in reading and math.”

Funding for public schools is one of the largest single categories in the state’s annual budget, accounting for nearly one-fifth of all state general revenue fund spending.

State Superintendent of Education Tony Sanders said ISBE’s request for FY 2027, at $10.9 billion, represents a reduction of $278.5 million from this year, due mainly to the transfer of early childhood block grants to the new Department of Early Childhood. After accounting for that shift, he said, the request represents a net $469.7 million increase for other areas of preK-12 education.

“We are very conscious of the state’s tight fiscal environment, and so we prioritized the most crucial funding streams and those investments that will have the most direct impact on student success,” Sanders said.

The upcoming fiscal year, which begins July 1, will mark the 10th year of funding under the Evidence-Based Funding formula that lawmakers approved in 2017. That formula is intended to shift a greater share of the cost of funding public schools onto the state, and away from local property taxes.

The plan called for adding at least $300 million in new state funding to public schools each year, plus an additional $50 million in property tax relief grants for certain high-tax districts.

should cost to operate the district, based on cost-related factors like student enrollment, poverty rates and the percentage of English language learners in the district — and giving the bulk of the new funding to districts with the greatest financial need.

Since enactment of that law, general revenue fund spending for public schools has grown from $8.2 billion in Fiscal Year 2018 to nearly $11.2 billion this year. Also during that time, Isoye said, out of 851 school districts in the state, the number that are funded at or above 90% of their adequacy target has grown from 194 to 313.

ISBE’s request includes the full $350 million for Evidence-Based Funding and property tax relief grants as well as increases in transportation and other mandated categories of spending that are not covered by the EBF formula.

That request is higher than Gov. JB Pritzker’s proposed budget which, for the second straight year, did not include funding for the property tax relief grants.

Speaking to reporters at a news conference in March, Pritzker said he was committed to addressing the inequities in the property tax rates people pay to fund their local schools, but he did not believe the relief grants called for in the EBF law were addressing the issue.

“We’ve got to figure out, how do we do that better, and I don’t think we have the answer quite yet,” Pritzker said. “But it didn’t seem appropriate for us to just throw the money into the program without having a better potential outcome.”

Republicans on the appropriations

panel questioned why the increased spending under the EBF system hasn’t resulted in lower property taxes throughout the state.

“I’m just wondering, if they’re 90% adequate, and we’ve got probably 25% of the schools in the state of Illinois that are at full financial adequacy, why aren’t we seeing property taxes come down?” asked Rep. Blaine Wilhour, R-Beecher City.

“I know that Evidence-Based Funding has been a great boon for school districts across the state,” Sanders replied. “We still do not have all school districts to 90% or greater. We still have a lot of districts that are far away from 90% adequacy.”

Sanders also pointed to the other mandated categories of spending such as transportation, for which the state only pays prorated portion of the total cost.

“So as costs increase for fuel, bus driver salaries, special education salaries — when the state’s share is not made up, then it has to go someplace,” he said. “You don’t pick that up through your Evidence-Based Funding formula, so you turn to your local property taxpayers.”

The committee took no action on the budget request. The panel’s ultimate recommendation for preK-12 school funding will be included in the final budget bill that lawmakers will vote on at the end of the legislative session, which is scheduled to conclude May 31.

It was also intended to achieve greater equity in school funding by establishing an “adequacy target” for each school district — an estimate of how much it

Ukraine War

Hungarian election victor Magyar says he’d speak with Putin and ask him to end the war in Ukraine

By Sam McNeil and Justin Spike Associated Press

BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Hungarian election winner Péter Magyar said on Monday that if Russian President Vladimir Putin were to initiate a call with him, he would speak with him and tell him to end the war in Ukraine.

“If Vladimir Putin calls, I’ll pick up the phone,” he said at his first news conference after his landslide win against Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, a Putin-ally. “If we did talk, I could tell him that it would be nice to end the killing after four years and end the war.”

“It would probably be a short phone conversation and I don’t think he would end the war on my advice,” he said.

Magyar’s statement was likely greeted with pleasure by many across the European Union, who had grown accustomed to Orbán’s conciliatory tone when discussing the war or Putin.

From the jubilant crowds along the Danube in Budapest to executive offices in Brussels, praise and even glee abounded for Hungary’s next leader after he won Sunday’s election in a landslide. But the outpouring after his victory focused mainly on the prospect of no longer having to deal with Orbán, who many saw as a threat to Europe’s peace and prosperity.

From Madrid to Helsinki, many hope that Magyar’s win will help unshackle the 27-nation European Union as it faces hybrid warfare attacks from Moscow, an antagonistic Washington and Beijing’s economic pressure. EU leaders had been increasingly frustrated with Orbán over his takeover of democratic institutions and vetoing of strategic action like a 90-billion-euro ($105 billion) loan for Ukraine.

It remains to be seen whether those hopes will be fulfilled. Magyar avoided talking about Ukraine or divisive issues like LGTBQ rights on the campaign trail, and was previously a longtime conservative insider in Orbán’s party. He told The Associated Press that he would work more closely with the EU and the 32-nation NATO military alliance that was forged to thwart aggression from Moscow.

“All Hungarians know that this is a shared victory. Our homeland made up its mind. It wants to live again. It wants to be a European country,” Magyar said during his victory speech on Sunday.

Olga Oliker, the director of European Security at the International Crisis Group, said that “where Orbán slowed actions and blocked consensus, Magyar, as he defines Hungary’s relationships with its European allies, to say nothing of those with Ukraine, Russia and the United States, can help shape the future of Europe.”

Unlocking EU funds for Ukraine

After Magyar takes his oath of office in May, the new prime minister could potentially lift Hungary’s veto and enable the European Commission to provide Ukraine with the 90-billion-euro ($105 billion) loan that Orbán had agreed to in December and then backtracked on, enraging his fellow leaders.

EU diplomats will discuss Wednesday how best to fast-track the funds to Kyiv, a Cypriot official said on condition of anonymity because the person wasn’t authorized to be named. Cyprus currently holds the rotating EU presidency.

Hungary borders Ukraine, and the pro-Russia Orbán had long demonized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. While congratulating Magyar on X, Zelenskyy said that “we are ready for meetings and joint constructive work for the benefit of both nations, as well as for the sake of Europe’s peace, security, and stability.”

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said that Russia respects the outcome of the Hungarian vote and expects to maintain contacts with the country’s new leadership.

He said that “as for what action Hungary’s new leadership will take, we probably need to be patient and see what happens.”

European institutions hope Orbán problem is over

The prospect of a nimbler, faster-acting Europe drove widespread praise for Magyar from several European leaders. EU negotiators had to increasingly find workarounds when Orbán blocked policy decisions. He also held up Sweden’s accession to NATO.

Magyar said that he received calls on Sunday night — before he even took the stage to announce his victory — from French President Emmanuel Macron, NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, who was frequently vilified by Orbán during his campaign.

“Today, Europe is Hungarian,” von der Leyen said at a news conference in Brussels on Monday. “The people of Hungary have spoken and they have reclaimed their European path.”

“Today Europe wins and European values win,” said Spain’s left-wing Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez in a post on X on Sunday night. Poland’s center-right Prime Minister Donald Tusk exclaimed on social media: “Back together! Glorious victory, dear friends!”

Setback for Europe’s populist right

Orbán’s defeat has reverberated across the world, including across the Atlantic where U.S. President Donald Trump supported Orbán’s reelection bid and even dispatched U.S. Vice President JD Vance to Budapest last week to stump for the incumbent.

Magyar’s victory might signal a shift in European politics that has been dominated by a far-right shift over the past decade. Magyar comes from a right-wing background but distanced himself from Orbán’s leadership.

With nationalist parties making

headways in Germany and France, the electoral earthquake in Hungary shows that “Hungarians are sending a signal to the world,” German lawmaker Daniel Freund said.

“The icon of illiberal anti-European forces has now failed — brought down by a disastrous economy, corruption and his own unfair electoral system,” he said.

Orbán’s populist allies in the EU, Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš and Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, congratulated Magyar, while praising the ousted strongman. But Fico also brought up the Druzhba pipeline, shuttered since an attack in Ukraine — an issue Orbán campaigned on and one exacerbated by rising energy prices over the Iran war.

Magyar has criticized Orbán’s government for failing to diversify its energy mix, and advocated for reaching new agreements and constructing new infrastructure to bring oil and gas from other sources into landlocked Hungary.

Both Babiš and Fico pledged to work with Hungary’s next leader.

Jill Lawless in London, Karel Janicek in Prague, Dusan Stojanovic in Belgrade, Serbia, and Derek Gatopoulos in Kyiv, Ukraine, contributed to this report.

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By Grant McCarty Contributor

Rhubarb season is quickly upon us. I have been eagerly watching my plant every day this last week as it begins to emerge from the soil. This perennial plant thrives in the Midwest and produces large petioles, or leaf stalks, that are used in many dishes. As any true rhubarb-lover will tell you, the red and green stalks are eaten but the large leaves are not due to oxalic acid. Instead of waiting for someone to share their rhubarb with you, perhaps this is the year that you grow it. With proper selection and planting, rhubarb plants can last 10-15 years though

some growers have rhubarb that is 20+ years.

Because rhubarb is a perennial and comes back year after year, you want to consider where you are planting it. An area that receives full sun and is well drained will be the best location. Furthermore, the soil should be neither poor quality or contain heavy clay. Rhubarb is tolerant of a wide range of soil pH. The plant, however, removes a great amount of soil nutrients, and you should add compost and aged manure each year. Most likely one plant is sufficient for your family. You’ll find that once the plant reaches maturity that the amount

Growing rhubarb

of stalks you are able to harvest will be quite enough. Rhubarb varieties are distinguished by either red or green petioles (stalks). Recommended red varieties include ‘Canada Red’, ‘Cherry Red’, ‘Crimson Red’, ‘MacDonald’, ‘Ruby’, and ‘Valentine’ while a good green variety is ‘Victoria’. There is not much difference in flavor between these varieties though the green variety when cooked loses it’s color. Rhubarb harvest is based on the age of the plant which dictates how many weeks you can harvest. You never harvest rhubarb from the planting year as the plant needs to spend this season developing it’s rhizome. Removing stalks in the

planting year will result in poor performance of the plant for years to come. In it’s 2nd year, you can harvest 1-2 weeks. In it’s 3rd year and on, you can harvest 8-10 weeks. I planted a single rhubarb plant for my family in 2021 so am now in an 8-10 week harvest period. Ideally, you should not harvest everything but instead leave about a 1/3 of the stalks behind over the course of the season.

Next week, I’ll go into more detail on growing rhubarb.

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

Energy & Environment

The impact of energy costs

By Dr. Robert Vogl, Ph.D. Illinois Renewable Energy Association

Contributor

The events in Ukraine, Venezuela, Cuba and Iran should give rise to a new senses of urgency around reducing energy consumption including that which is coming from the rush to build and operate massive data centers. A more decentralized approach to providing electricity may prove more sustainable and less costly for ratepayers.

At a time when individuals and decision makers are financially stressed rising energy costs are making it difficult to afford necessities and forcing people to reduce discretionary spending. The rising energy costs are especially hard on low and middle income families as well as local governments.

Even though the United States produces much of the gasoline needed to fuel their cars we are experiencing dramatic increases in fuel costs. Parts of Asia and

Africa are struggling to secure the fuel needed in their economies. According to the Financial Times, the EU is considering fuel rationing and using oil reserves. There is an expectation that the impact of the Iran war will mean prices will remain higher for a long time. Finance ministers from Germany, Italy, Spain, Portugal and Austria have sent a letter to the EU Commission calling for a EU-wide tax. They want those who profit from the consequences of the war to do their part to ease the burden on the general public.

Tim Morgan author of Surplus Energy Economics does not expect that an economic recovery like the one following the energy crisis of the 1970s is possible. During the 1970s the Energy cost of Energy was less than 2% and stable whereas today the Energy cost of Energy are above 11% and rising. Essentially it takes more energy now to secure oil than it did when the deposits were on land and closer to the surface. If the war leads to

the destruction of Iran’s electricity infrastructure it could result in long lasting shortages of oil, natural gas, fertilizers and chemicals.

In another article, “320: “Don’t mention the war” Morgan describes the realities of our predicament is that our economy is changing from growth oriented to contraction and that no one in authority can afford to admit it. He goes on to point out that if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed for an extended time agricultural productivity would dramatically decline creating food shortages.

While there is plenty of coverage of the political and military analysis of the war reporting of the economics of the situation is limited. We know we are paying more for fuel, food, travel and anticipate higher mortgage costs and taxes. Less is said about the long term economic impacts on the lives of citizens.

What is not addressed is whether the promise of infinite economic growth

based on monetary innovation, technological genius and the wisdom of the post-capitalistic expediency will prove successful. There is no suggestion that prioritizing of profit over prudence might fail us, Also ignored is that the expansion of financial claims on the economic assets of our economy may have grown too large to be honored. Also unquestioned is whether the extreme inequalities in wealth are just the price we pay for growth.

Morgan goes on to point out that another possibility is that we might have reached the point where top-heavy over centralized private and public institutions might need to be redesigned to seek resilience and be more localized relying more on bottom-up alternatives.

If we are reaching resource and environmental limits perhaps our lives would be better served by implementing policies supporting sustainable practices on the local or regional level.

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Dated this 14th day of April 2026, Board of Education in and for the School District of Rockford, Illinois. Casey Ramas Director of Purchasing 27203R TRRT 4/15 n n n

VILLAGE OF CHERRY VALLEY, ILLINOIS

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON ANNEXATION AGREEMENTS

Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held before the Village Board of Trustees of the Village of Cherry Valley, Illinois on May 5, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. at the Village Hall, 806 East State Street, Cherry Valley, Illinois to consider an amendment to an existing annexation agreement and a proposed new annexation agreement to be entered into by the Village as further provided below:

A. To consider a second amendment to an Annexation Agreement dated December 7, 1999 between the Village of Cherry Valley and Dwight M. Clark, as amended by an Amendment to Annexation Agreement between the Village of Cherry Valley and D.M. Clark Companies, Inc. as successor to Dwight M. Clark, all regarding the property commonly known as 3576 S. Mulford Road, Rockford, IL and with PINs 16-10-101-003; 16-03-351-004; and 16-10-201-003.

Filed by D.M. Clark Companies, Inc.

B. To consider the annexation of and annexation agreement for the unincorporated property commonly known as 4035 and 4027 South Perryville Road, Cherry Valley, IL 61016 and with PINs 16-10226-010 and 16-10-226-018. Filed by Andy’s Professional Services, Inc.

Members of the public are invited to attend this public hearing, at which time an opportunity will be given to address the members of the Village Board of Trustees.

Dated: April 10, 2026 /s/ Aaron Szeto, Village Attorney

To be published in the Rock River Times on or about April 15, 2026. 27202R TRRT 4/15

Public Notices

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SEIZING AGENCY

CASE No. WB25-012956

NOTICE OF PENDING FORFEITURE

TO: Victoria Scott, 2312 9th Street

Rockford, IL 61104 hereby known as claimant.

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT FORFEITURE PROCEEDINGS ARE NOW PENDING AGAINST THE THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY: Description (including VIN, serial or model no.) 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe, VIN# 1GNLC2E06CR306457 (Value $7,349.00)

Reason(s): (1) If a conveyance, including a motor vehicle, aircraft, or vessel was seized, that the conveyance was used or intended for use, to transport or in any manner to facilitate the transportation, sale, receipt, possession, or concealment of cannabis or controlled substances which have been produced, manufactured, delivered, or possessed in felony violation of the Cannabis Control Act or any violation of the Controlled Substances Act. (5) If a substance containing cannabis or a controlled substance was seized, that the substance was produced, manufactured, delivered, distributed, dispensed, or possessed in violation of the Cannabis Control Act or the Controlled Substances Act. This property was seized by law enforcement authorities on 10/29/2025, at the location of 18TH Street/Harrison Ave. Winnebago County, IL. This property has been determined to be subject to forfeiture under the provisions of the Controlled Substances Act or the Cannabis Control Act for one of more reasons as stated above.

SUMMARY OF PROCEDURAL RIGHTS

If you have an ownership in any item listed above, any interest you may have may be forfeited unless you file a verified claim for the return of the property with the Drug Asset Forfeiture Unit of the Winnebago County State’s Attorney whose address is 400 West State Street, Rockford, IL 61101, setting forth your interest in the property and the reasons why your interest is not subject to forfeiture. You have forty-five days from receipt of this notice to file the verified claim with the State’s Attorney. If you fail to file the claim within 45 days of receipt of this notice, any interest you may have in the property will be forfeited to the State of Illinois;

This notice is published at the direction of the Winnebago County State’s Attorney’s Office - Civil Bureau, 400 W. State St., Suite 804, Rockford, IL, Phone: (815) 319-4799.

SIGNED: LAFAKERIA REUTER

CHIEF of the CIVIL BUREAU, On behalf of, J. HANLEY STATE’S ATTORNEY

Dated: 04/02/2026 27176R TRRT 4/22 n n n SEIZING AGENCY CASE No. WB26-002349 NOTICE OF PENDING FORFEITURE TO: Ronnie Williams, 823 13th St. Rockford, IL 61104 hereby known as claimant.

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT FORFEITURE PROCEEDINGS ARE NOW PENDING AGAINST THE THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY: 2010 Ford Focus, VIN# 1FAHP3FN8AW173546 (Value $2,345.00)

substances which have been produced, manufactured, delivered, or possessed in felony violation of the Cannabis Control Act or any violation of the Controlled Substances Act. (5) If a substance containing cannabis or a controlled substance was seized, that the substance was produced, manufactured, delivered, distributed, dispensed, or possessed in violation of the Cannabis Control Act or the Controlled Substances Act. This property was seized by law enforcement authorities on 2/16/2026, at the location of 1420 s. Pierpont Ave., Winnebago County, IL. This property has been determined to be subject to forfeiture under the provisions of the Controlled Substances Act or the Cannabis Control Act for one of more reasons as stated above.

SUMMARY OF PROCEDURAL RIGHTS

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

This notice is published at the direction of the Winnebago County State’s Attorney’s Office – Civil Bureau, 400 W. State St., Suite 804, Rockford, IL, Phone: (815) 319-4799.

SIGNED: LAFAKERIA REUTER

CHIEF of the CIVIL BUREAU, On behalf of, J. HANLEY STATE’S ATTORNEY

Dated: 04/07/2026

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ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION

STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO

This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a coaching and mentorship business in said County and State under the name of Your Wellness Matters at the following post office addresses: 5984 Durrington Dr., Loves Park, IL 61111; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Felecia Hammond

SIGNED: Felecia Hammond 3/30/26

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 30th day of March, A.D. 2026. Lori Gummow, County Clerk

Krystal Soto, Deputy Clerk 27170R TRRT 4/15

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

This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a consulting business in said County and State under the name of RDH Bridge the Gap at the following post office addresses: 4465 Masters Ct., Loves Park, IL 61111; that the true and real full names of all persons owning,

conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Brooke Michelle Clark SIGNED: Brooke Michelle Clark 3/27/26

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 27th day of March, A.D. 2026. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Mary McRae, Deputy Clerk 27168R TRRT 4/15

n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

WINNEBAGO COUNTYROCKFORD, ILLINOIS WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, AS OWNER TRUSTEE OF THE RESIDENTIAL CREDIT OPPORTUNITIES TRUST X-A Plaintiff, v. DIANA J. COLES; WINNEBAGO COUNTY; UNKNOWN OWNERS GENERALLY, AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants. No. 2026-FC-0000121

Property Address: 12988 John Dr. Rockton, IL 61072 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION

The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to the following: UNKNOWN OWNERS and NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Generally. Notice is hereby given to Defendants in the above-entitled suit that the above-named Plaintiff has filed its Complaint in said Court for Foreclosure pursuant to the mortgage foreclosure laws of the State of Illinois, of the lands and premises in the Complaint situated in Winnebago County, State of Illinois: LOT 1 AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF SHANNON ACRES, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 19, TOWNSHIP 46 NORTH, RANGE 2, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN THE PLAT OF WHICH IS RECORDED IN BOOK 36 OF PLATS ON PAGE 99A IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, IL. SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. PIN: 04-19-326-001

Common address: 12988 John Dr. Rockton, IL 61072 that summons was duly issued out of the said Court against you as provided by law, and that said suit is now pending. The said Complaint is for the foreclosure of the mortgage.

NOW THEREFORE, unless you, the said above-named Defendants, file your appearance in the said suit in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court Winnebago County, Illinois, on or before May 8, 2026, default may be entered against you at any time after that day and Judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said Complaint. Stephen G. Daday (3127015) Julie A. Repple (6296271) Lavelle Law, LTD 1933 North Meacham Road, Suite 600 Schaumburg, IL 60173

847-705-7555

847-705-9960 (fax) lavellenotices@lavellelaw.com sdaday@lavellelaw.com jrepple@lavellelaw.com I3284647 P27171R TRRT 4/22

n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS MidFirst Bank Plaintiff, -v.Maria Fernanda Monzon; Otto R. Monzon; Richard Monzon; The Red Oak Estates of Rockford Homeowners Association, Inc. Defendants. 2025-FC-0000309 7038 Perrietta Lane, Rockford, IL 61107 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 10/15/2025, an agent of Auction.com, LLC will conduct the Online Only auction at www.auction.com, with the bidding window opening on 5/4/2026 at 10:00 AM CDT and closing on May 6, 2026 at 10:00 AM subject to extension, and will sell at public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate.

LOT THIRTY-SEVEN (37) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF RED OAK ESTATES, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 14, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED JANUARY 3, 1980 IN BOOK 36 OF PLATS ON PAGES 148 AND 148A AS DOCUMENT NO. 1511059 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS.. Commonly known as 7038 Perrietta Lane, Rockford, IL 61107 Property Index No. 12-14303-017

the assessments and the legal fees required by the Condominium property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9 (g) (l) 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. For information, contact Plaintiffs attorney: MDK Legal (312) 651-6700 please refer to file number 25016024. Auction.com, LLC 100 N LaSalle St., Suite 1400, Chicago, IL 60602 - 872-225-4985 You can also visit www.auction.com. Attorney File No. 25-016024 Case Number: 2025-FC-0000309 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. I3284936 P27172R TRRT 4/22 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO

In the Matter of the Estate of ROBERT L. CARLSON, deceased No. 2026-PR-77

CLAIM NOTICE

Notice is given of the death of ROBERT L. CARLSON, of Rockford, Illinois on February 21, 2026 Letters of office were issued on, April 2, 2026, to RONALD L. CARLSON, 5814 Blackhawk Rd., Rockford, IL 61109 and CONSTANCE L HOLMES, 1316 Banks St. Rockford, IL 61102, as independent co-executors, whose attorney is TOBIN, RAMON & BARBER, 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 Street, Rockford, IL 61101, or with the representative, or both, on or before October 15, 2026, 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: April 7, 2026

Ronald L. Carlson Independent co-Executor Constance L. Holmes Independent co-Executor Tobin, Ramon & Barber Lois Cannell Ramon

ARDC: 2280434 Attorneys for Petitioner

530 South State Street; Suite 200 Belvidere, IL 61008-3711 (815) 544-0316 lois@tobinramon.com

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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: LAWRENCE W. WHERLEY, Deceased. CASE NO. 2026 PR 83 CLAIM NOTICE

NOTICE is given of the death of LAWRENCE W. WHERLEY. Letters of Office were issued on April 9, 2026, to Lynette E. Wherley, 5450 Wil Acre Drive, Loves Park, IL 61111, who is the Executor of the estate. The attorney for the estate is Gerald B. Shelton Jr., 124 North Water Street, Suite 208, Rockford, IL 61107.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before October 23, 2026, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three months (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975 as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Winnebago County Circuit ClerkProbate Division at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 W. State Street, Rockford, IL, or with the estate legal representative or both. Copies of claims filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office - Probate Division, must be mailed or delivered to the estate legal representative and to her attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed.

Dated: 4/10/26

Lynette E. Wherley, Executor GERALD B. SHEL TON JR. - 3124476 Attorney at Law 124 N. Water St., Suite 208 Rockford, IL 61107 (815) 968-5761

email: kalshellaw@aol.com

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ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION

STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO

This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a insurance business in said County and State under the name of Berlin Insurance Agency at the following post office addresses: 6935 11th St., Ste. 7, New Milford, IL 61109; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: John David Berlin

SIGNED: John David Berlin 4/6/26

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 6th day of April, A.D. 2026. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Lisa Nolley, Deputy Clerk 27212R TRRT 4/29 n n n

ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION

STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO

This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a transportation business in said County and State under the name of Secured Xpress Transportation LLC at the following post office addresses: 1643 N.

Alpine Rd., Rockford, IL 61107; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Kimari Nichole Robinson

SIGNED: Kimari Nichole Robinson 3/23/26

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 23rd day of March, A.D. 2026. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Lisa Nolley, Deputy Clerk 27213R TRRT 4/29 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 windows and gutters cleaning business in said County and State under the name of Edwin’s Cleaning and More at the following post office addresses: 406 Royal Ave., Rockford, IL 61101; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Felix Edwin Rosa Torres

SIGNED: Felix Edwin Rosa Torres 4/9/26

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 9th day of April, A.D. 2026. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Teresa Bravo, Deputy Clerk 27214R TRRT 4/29 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 transcription business in said County and State under the name of Dragonfly Scribe at the following post office addresses: 3012 Pelham Rd., Rockford, IL 61107; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Annie M. Roca

SIGNED: Annie M. Roca 4/9/26

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 9th day of April, A.D. 2026. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Mary McRae, Deputy Clerk 27215R TRRT 4/29 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 and online sales of clothing, apparel and accessories business in said County and State under the name of SVNT Legacy Co. at the following post office addresses: 2205 S. Perryville Rd., Rockford, IL 61108; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Elisha Guy Ford Sr.

SIGNED: Elisha Guy Ford Sr. 4/8/26

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 8th day of April, A.D. 2026. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Mary McRae, Deputy Clerk 27216R TRRT 4/29

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Declaration of Indigenous Status

Sovereign Affirmation of Original American Identity

Preamble:

I, Brandon Lee Powell© of the Powell and Cox Clan, known among my people as Brandi, a living and breathing Original Indigenous American Woman of the land of Illinois and North America, by blood, do hereby make this formal and irrevocable declaration of my Indigenous identity, political status, and original standing as a descendant and ascendant of the Time Immemorial Peoples of the Americas.

Notice to All Parties

This declaration serves as public and lawful notice of my Indigenous American status, in accordance with Natural Law, International Law, and the Northwest Ordinance (1787).

Any attempt to deny, alter, or challenge my identity without due cause, lawful justification, or mutual agreement shall be deemed an infringement upon my rights.

This declaration stands as notice of my claimed status and intentions.

Executed by my hand, On this 13th day of March 2026.

By: Brandon Lee Powell©, sui juris

Autograph: Brandon Lee Powell Living Woman

Notary Acknowledgment

State of Florida

County of Orange

Subscribed and sworn to before me this 13 day of March 2026, by Brandon Lee Powell©, known to me or proven by satisfactory evidence to be the Living Woman who signed this declaration.

Evan Ryan Ramirez Notary Public

My Commission Expires: October 22, 2029 27137R TRRT 4/15

n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS

In the Matter of the Petition of CORTNEY FAIR and JUSTIN FAIR, Petitioners, To Adopt KYLE JAMES MYERS, a minor, and KYLE MYERS, SR., Respondent.

Case No. 2025-AD-187

PUBLICATION NOTICE

To: KYLE MYERS SR., AND ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:

Take notice a Petition for Adoption was filed in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Illinois, 17th Judicial Circuit, for the adoption of a child named Kyle James Myers, and that in Courtroom 216, on the 15th day of May 2026, at the hour of 8:30 a.m., or as soon thereafter as this cause may be heard, a hearing will be held upon the Petition for Adoption.

Now, unless you, Kyle Myers Sr., and All Whom It May Concern, 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 3rd day of April, 2026.

Thomas Klein

Clerk of the Circuit Court 27187R TRRT 4/22 n n n

More AAdditional Storage

7327 North Alpine Road Loves Park, IL 61111

815-297-7803

NOTICE OF SALE

at www.storagetreasures.com on 04/21/2026, to enforce the owner’s lien thereon. If not sold, the property will be otherwise disposed of. Property includes household goods and many personal items. 27189R TRRT 4/15 n n n Elm Storage 1034 Short Elm St Rockford IL, 61102

Notice of Public Self-Storage Auction

Notice is hereby given that Elm Storage, on behalf of the facility owner at the address indicated above, intends to hold a public sale to satisfy a lien by selling the personal property belonging to the individuals listed below. The sale will be conducted for cash on April 18, 2026, 2:00pm through April 23, 2026 to 5:00pm at Elm Storage, 1034 Short Elm St., Rockford, Illinois. Units and Tenants:

• Unit C029 - [Tamika Davis];

• Unit B026 - [Montell Horton];

• Unit C106 - [Arlicia Moore];

• Unit C017 - [Michael Moore];

• Unit A029 - [Dylan Rakosnik];

• Unit B084 - [Ana Hogue].

The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures.com. Please refer to the website for terms and conditions.

Units will be available for viewing prior to the sale date on storagetreasures.com. A buyer’s premium of up to 15% and a cleaning deposit will be charged per unit. Purchases must be made with cash or credit card only and cleaning deposit cash only and paid at the Elm Storage office.

Elm Storage reserves the right to refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase until the winning bidder takes possession of the property. All sales are final.

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ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION

STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO

This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a salon/shop business in said County and State under the name of Versatile Hairstyles Diversity Salon at the following post office addresses: 1008 East State Street, Rockford, IL 61104; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Everlena Whitby

SIGNED: Everlena Whitby 3/24/26

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 24th day of March, A.D. 2026.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk

Lisa Nolley, Deputy Clerk 27191R TRRT 4/22

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ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION

STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO

This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a cosmetology continuing education provider business in said County and State under the name of Versatile House of Continuing Education in Beauty at the following post office addresses: 1006 East State Street, Rockford, IL 61104; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Everlena Whitby

SIGNED: Everlena Whitby 3/24/26

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 24th day of March, A.D. 2026. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Lisa Nolley, Deputy Clerk 27192R TRRT 4/22 n n n

The personal properties stored by: Tiffany Vatch (A38), Ryan Bell (A41), Mary Smedley (C33) and Robert Sparks (F13). Located at 7327 North Alpine Road, Loves Park, Illinois, a self-storage facility, shall be sold through an online auction,

ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION

STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO

This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a food truck business in said County and State under the

name of Marfuego-Tacox at the following post office addresses: 4205 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: Judith Robledo Cuevas SIGNED: Judith Robledo Cuevas 4/1/26

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 1st day of April, A.D. 2026. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Teresa Bravo, Deputy Clerk 27193R TRRT 4/22 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 handyman business in said County and State under the name of OTW Handyman at the following post office addresses: 5124 Cheney Dr., South Beloit, IL 61080; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Austin Garrett Daily SIGNED: Austin Garrett Daily 4/2/26

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 2nd day of April, A.D. 2026. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Teresa Bravo, Deputy Clerk 27195R TRRT 4/22 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: DONNIE MAE WILSON, Deceased.

CASE NO. 2026 PR 18 CLAIM NOTICE

NOTICE is given of the death of DONNIE MAE WILSON. Letters of Office were issued on February 10, 2026 to Tonia Leiva who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is Nicole L. Beran of Laura A. Epstein & Associates, 6072 Brynwood Drive, Suite 203, Rockford, IL 61114.

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

Prepared by: Nicole L. Beran, ARDC # 6271587 6072 Brynwood Drive, Suite 203 Rockford, Illinois 61114

Telephone: 815.639.0982

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WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: FRANK L. KALEN

Deceased, CASE NO. 2026 PR 47 CLAIM NOTICE

NOTICE is given of the death of FRANK L. KALEN. Letters of Office were issued on February 27, 2026, to PENNY NUELLE AND JENNIFER WATSON, c/o 7124 Windsor Lake

Parkway, Loves Park, IL 61111, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is JEREMY RAMSEY, 7124 Windsor Lake Parkway, Loves Park, IL 61111.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before October 8, 2026, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975, as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred.

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

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

DATED: April 1, 2026

PENNY NUELLE AND JENNIFER WATSON

Name: JEREMY RAMSEY ARDC Number: # 6276765

Attorney for Estate Address: 7124 Windsor Lake Parkway Loves Park, IL 61111 Telephone: (815) 988-4364

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS

Oleksandr Golubenko, Plaintiff, v. Pavlo Artushenko, Defendant.

Case No.: 25 SC 3382

NOTICE BY PUBLICATION

Notice is hereby given to Defendant, Pavlo Artushenko, that a lawsuit has been filed against you in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Illinois, by the Plaintiff, Oleksandr Golubenko. The lawsuit seeks the return of the sum of money that was taken in July 2025. The case number is 25 SC 3382. An order for service by publication having been entered by the Court on March 31, 2026. The next court date is June 2, 2026 at 9:00 AM. If you fail to appear or file a response prior to the next court date, a judgment by default may be entered against you for the relief requested in the complaint.

Dated: March 31, 2026

Oleksandr Golubenko Plaintiff 27180R TRRT 4/22

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NOTICE

TO: Karim L. Ross, Mike Carvajal, Miguel Carvajal, Unknown Occupants, Unknown Owners, and Unknown Lienholders

DATE OF NOTICE: April 8, 2026

YOU ARE NOTIFIED that Forest Hills Village, LLC has declared that a certain mobile home 1979 Liberty Vin 01L14619 located at 5391 Granite St., Loves Park, IL 61111 is an abandoned mobile home within the meaning of the Abandoned Mobile Home Act. Unless delinquent monies owed are paid and electric and water utilities are restored to this mobile home within 30 days of the date of this Notice, Forest Hills Village, LLC shall seek to remove and dispose of the mobile home. It shall be disposed of or sold at public auction, free and clear of any existing liens.

If you have any questions regarding this Notice, you should contact the following: Tiffany Ward Forest Hills Village, LLC

7927 Forest Hills Rd. Loves Park, IL 61111

815.636.4084

n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS

In the Matter of the Petition of CORTNEY FAIR and JUSTIN FAIR, Petitioners, To Adopt MATTHEW BROWN, a minor, and PATRICK BROWN, Respondent. Case No. 2025-AD-186 PUBLICATION NOTICE To: PATRICK BROWN, AND ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:

Take notice a Petition for Adoption was filed in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Illinois, 17th Judicial Circuit, for the adoption of a child named Matthew Brown, and that in Courtroom 216, on the 15th day of May 2026, at the hour of 8:30 a.m., or as soon thereafter as this cause may be heard, a hearing will be held upon the Petition for Adoption.

Now, unless you, Patrick Brown, and All Whom It May Concern, 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 3rd day of April, 2026. Thomas Klein Clerk of the Circuit Court 27188R TRRT 4/22 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 selling hand crafted merchandise business in said County and State under the name of Sarah Crafts Left at the following post office addresses: 1607 9th Ave., Rockford, IL 61104; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Sarah Lynn Siyarath

SIGNED: Sarah Lynn Siyarath 4/2/26

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 2nd day of April, A.D. 2026. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Ariel Rosas, Deputy Clerk 27194R TRRT 4/22 n n n NOTICE

TO: Debbra Fischer, Jill Darnell, Unknown Occupants, Unknown Owners, and Unknown Lienholders

DATE OF NOTICE: April 8, 2026

YOU ARE NOTIFIED that Forest Hills Village, LLC has declared that a certain mobile home 1990 Fleetwood Vin INFLL76A00441AU located at 5343 Granite St., Loves Park, IL 61111 is an abandoned mobile home within the meaning of the Abandoned Mobile Home Act. Unless delinquent monies owed are paid and electric and water utilities are restored to this mobile home within 30 days of the date of this Notice, Forest Hills Village, LLC shall seek to remove and dispose of the mobile home. It shall be disposed of or sold at public auction, free and clear of any existing liens.

If you have any questions regarding this Notice, you should contact the following:

Tiffany Ward

Forest Hills Village, LLC

7927 Forest Hills Rd. Loves Park, IL 61111

815.636.4084

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NOTICE

TO: Zack Larson, Brian Phomboutdy, Armando J. Cardenas, Estevan O. Cardenas, Unknown Occupants, Unknown Owners, and Unknown Lienholders

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DATE OF NOTICE: April 8, 2026

YOU ARE NOTIFIED that Forest

Hills Village, LLC has declared that a certain mobile home 1982 Schult Vin M187709 located at 5126 Rocky Lane, Loves Park, IL 61111 is an abandoned mobile home within the meaning of the Abandoned Mobile Home Act. Unless delinquent monies owed are paid and electric and water utilities are restored to this mobile home within 30 days of the date of this Notice, Forest Hills Village, LLC shall seek to remove and dispose of the mobile home. It shall be disposed of or sold at public auction, free and clear of any existing liens. If you have any questions regarding this Notice, you should contact the following:

Tiffany Ward Forest Hills Village, LLC 7927 Forest Hills Rd. Loves Park, IL 61111

815.636.4084

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NOTICE

TO: Miranda Earls, Chad Zimmerman, Natasha Kalas, Princell Hodges, Unknown Occupants, Unknown Owners, and Unknown Lienholders

DATE OF NOTICE: April 8, 2026 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that Forest Hills Village, LLC has declared that a certain mobile home 1984 Schult Vin M193466 located at 5113 Rocky Lane, Loves Park, IL 61111 is an abandoned mobile home within the meaning of the Abandoned Mobile Home Act. Unless delinquent monies owed are paid and electric and water utilities are restored to this mobile home within 30 days of the date of this Notice, Forest Hills Village, LLC shall seek to remove and dispose of the mobile home. It shall be disposed of or sold at public auction, free and clear of any existing liens. If you have any questions regarding this Notice, you should contact the following:

Tiffany Ward Forest Hills Village, LLC 7927 Forest Hills Rd. Loves Park, IL 61111

815.636.4084

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n n n NOTICE

TO: Ally Gabbard, Whisper N. Johnson, Unknown Occupants, Unknown Owners, and Unknown Lienholders

DATE OF NOTICE: April 8, 2026

YOU ARE NOTIFIED that Forest Hills Village, LLC has declared that a certain mobile home 1984 Schult Vin M193446 located at 5112 Limestone Drive, Loves Park, IL 61111 is an abandoned mobile home within the meaning of the Abandoned Mobile Home Act. Unless delinquent monies owed are paid and electric and water utilities are restored to this mobile home within 30 days of the date of this Notice, Forest Hills Village, LLC shall seek to remove and dispose of the mobile home. It shall be disposed of or sold at public auction, free and clear of any existing liens.

If you have any questions regarding this Notice, you should contact the following:

Tiffany Ward Forest Hills Village, LLC 7927 Forest Hills Rd. Loves Park, IL 61111

815.636.4084 27185R TRRT 4/22 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: SON VAN TRAN, Petitioner, vs. LE BICH LIEU, Respondent. 2026-DN-38 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to Respondent Le Bich Lieu that Petitioner Son Van Tran 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 May 8, 2026, a judgment by default may be entered against you at any time thereafter for the relief requested in the petition. /s/ Son Van Tran, Petitioner 27186R TRRT 4/22 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: JAY JOSEPH GULLOTTO, Deceased. CASE NO. 2026 PR 33 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of JAY JOSEPH GULLOTTO. Letters of Office were issued on February 10, 2026 to Jay N. Gulotta who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is Laura A. Epstein of Laura A. Epstein & Associates, 6072 Brynwood Drive, Suite 203, Rockford, IL 61114.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before October 8, 2026, 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/her attorney within ten days after it has been filed.

/s/ Laura A. Epstein

Laura A. Epstein

Prepared by: Laura A. Epstein, ARDC # 6220132 6072 Brynwood Drive, Suite 203 Rockford, Illinois 61114 Telephone: 815.639.0982

laura@attorneylauraepstein.com

27177R TRRT 4/22 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC Plaintiff, -v.Priscila S. Guadarrama; et. al. Defendants. 2025-FC-0000236 3427 Ridge Ave, Rockford, IL 61103 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 3/12/2026, an agent of Auction.com, LLC will conduct the Online Only auction at www. auction.com, with the bidding window opening on 5/4/2026 at 10:00 AM CDT and closing on May 6, 2026 at 10:00 AM subject to extension, and will sell at public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate. LOT FIVE (5) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF RIDGE AVENUE SUBDIVISION BEING PART OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 2, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 26 OF PLATS ON PAGE 213 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS, SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS.

Commonly known as 3427 Ridge Ave, Rockford, IL 61103 Property Index No. 11-02382-002

The real estate is improved with a Condominium. The judgment amount was $197,497.97 Sale Terms: Full Sale Terms are available on the property page at www.auction. com by entering 3427 Ridge Ave into the search bar. If sold to anyone other than the Plaintiff, the winning bidder must pay the full bid amount within twenty-four (24) hours of the auction’s end. All payments must be certified funds. No third-party checks will be accepted. All bidders will need to register at www.auction.com prior to placing a bid. 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) (l) 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. For information, contact Plaintiffs attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES PC (630) 794-5300 please refer to file number 14-25-03347. Auction.com, LLC 100 N LaSalle St., Suite 1400, Chicago, IL 60602 - 872-225-4985 You can also visit www.auction. com. Attorney File No. 14-25-03347 Case Number: 2025-FC-0000236 NOTE: PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, YOU ARE ADVISED THAT PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

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

This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a food services business in said County and State under the name of Sam Food at the following post office addresses: 1916 Kilburn Ave., Apt. 4, Rockford, IL 61101; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Henry Eldridge III

SIGNED: Henry Eldridge III 3/30/26

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 30th day of March, A.D. 2026. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Krystal Soto, Deputy Clerk 27169R TRRT 4/15

Rock River Times. April 15, 2026

n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS TH MSR Holdings LLC

Plaintiff, -v.Joshua Armon; et. al.

Defendants. 2025-FC-0000377 15814 Prairie Rd, South Beloit, IL 61080

NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 12/11/2025, an agent of Auction.com, LLC will conduct the Online Only auction at www.auction.com, with the bidding window opening on 4/27/2026 at 10:00 AM CDT and closing on April 29, 2026 at 10:00 AM subject to extension, and will sell at public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate.

PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 3, TOWNSHIP 46 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO WIT: COMMENCING AT THE EAST QUARTER (1/4) CORNER OF SECTION 3, AFORESAID; THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES 38 MINUTES 25 SECONDS EAST 600.16 FEET ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID SOUTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUING SOUTH 0 DEGREES

38 MINUTES 25 SECONDS EAST 621.03 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 48 MINUTES 47 SECONDS WEST

272.99 FEET TO A FOUND 5/8 INCH IRON PIN; THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES 38 MINUTES 59 SECONDS EAST

100.00 FEET TO A FOUND 5/8 INCH IRON PIN ON THE SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTH HALF (1/2) OF SAID SOUTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) AND MARKING THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF A BOUNDARY MAP RECORDED AS DOC NO. 1138281; THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 48 MINUTES 13 SECONDS WEST 95.04 FEET

ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE AS MONUMENTED BY SAID BOUNDARY MAP TO A SET 3/4 IRON REBAR; THENCE NORTH 0 DEGREES 38 MINUTES 25 SECONDS WEST 724.53 FEET TO A SET 3/4 INCH IRON REBAR; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 21 MINUTES 16 SECONDS EAST 368.00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING, SUBJECT TO THE RIGHTS OF THE PUBLIC WHEN BEING USED FOR ROADWAY PURPOSES; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS.

Commonly known as 15814 Prairie Rd, South Beloit, IL 61080 Property Index No. 03-03400-011

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) (l) 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. For information, contact Plaintiffs attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES PC (630) 794-5300 please refer to file number 14-25-00254. Auction.com, LLC 100 N LaSalle St., Suite 1400, Chicago, IL 60602 - 872-225-4985 You can also visit www.auction. com. Attorney File No. 14-25-00254 Case Number: 2025-FC-0000377 NOTE: PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, YOU ARE ADVISED THAT PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

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n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, -v.SCOTT PALMS

A/K/A SCOTT ALLEN PALMS

A/K/A SCOTT A PALMS A/K/A S PALMS; PREFERRED CREDIT, INC.; ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, Defendants. 2025-FC-0000084 3043 LATHAM STREET, ROCKFORD, IL 61103 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 10/16/2025, an agent of Auction.com, LLC will conduct the Online Only auction at www.auction.com, with the bidding window opening on 4/27/2026 at 10:00 AM CDT and closing on April 29, 2026 at 10:00 AM subject to extension, and will sell at public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate.

LOT TWENTY-TWO (22) IN BLOCK C AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF HALSTED PARK COUNTRY CLUB VIEW DEVELOPMENT, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 11, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE 3RD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, WHICH PLAT IS RECORDED IN BOOK 20 OF PLATS, PAGE 70 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 3043 LATHAM STREET, ROCKFORD, IL 61103 Property Index No. 11-11-

276-003

The real estate is improved with a Single Family Residence. The judgment amount was $89,968.02 Sale Terms: Full Sale Terms are available on the property page at www.auction.com by entering 3043 LATHAM STREET into the search bar. If sold to anyone other than the Plaintiff, the winning bidder must pay the full bid amount within twenty-four (24) hours of the auction’s end. All payments must be certified funds. No third-party checks will be accepted. All bidders will need to register at www. auction.com prior to placing a bid. 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) (l) 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. For information, contact Plaintiffs attorney: McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP (312) 346-9088 please refer to file number 2520195IL. Auction.com, LLC 100 N LaSalle St., Suite 1400, Chicago, IL 60602 - 872-225-4985 You can also visit www.auction.com. Attorney File No. 25-20195IL Case Number: 2025-FC-0000084 NOTE: PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, YOU ARE ADVISED THAT PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

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P27147R TRRT 4/15 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO PROBATE DIVISION IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JOHN A. MALCOTTE, Deceased.

Case No. 2026-PR-0000065

Date Will Filed: February 26, 2026 Will Number: 2026-WI-158 CLAIMS NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of JOHN A. MALCOTTE. Letters of Office were issued on March 23, 2026, to SHERRIE BLAKESLEY, whose address is P.O. Box 252, Roscoe, IL 61073, as Independent Executor of the Estate. The attorney of record for the estate is Anthony R. Phelps of Reno & Zahm LLP, 2902 McFarland Road, Suite 400, Rockford, Illinois 61107. Claims may be filed on or before October 1, 2026, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of notice to any

known creditor required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act of 1975 (755 ILCS 5/18-3), whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated shall be barred. Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk Probate Division at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61101, with the Independent Executor, or both.

Copies of any claim filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office Probate Division must be mailed or delivered to the Independent Executor and to the attorney for the Estate within ten (10) days after it has been filed. The Estate will be administered without court supervision, unless under Section 28-4 of the Illinois Probate Act of 1975 (755 ILCS 5/28-4) any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the Clerk of the Court.

Dated this 1st day of April, 2026.

RENO & ZAHM LLP

BY: /s/ Anthony R. Phelps

Anthony R. Phelps, Attorney for Sherrie Blakesley, Independent Executor of the Estate of JOHN A. MALCOTTE

RENO & ZAHM, LLP

Anthony R. Phelps (#06297415) 2902 McFarland Road, Suite 400 Rockford, IL 61107 Phone (815) 987-4050 arp@renozahm.com

27153R TRRT 4/15

n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, WINNEBAGO COUNTY PROBATE DIVISION, STATE OF ILLINOIS

In the Matter of the Estate of PATSY DODD, Deceased. Case # 2026-PR-0000063 CLAIM NOTICE

NOTICE is given of the death of PATSY DODD of Rockford, Illinois. Letters of Office as Independent Representative were issued on March 20, 2026, to TERRY MALMGREN, who is the legal representative of the Estate, whose Attorney is Andrew J. Mertzenich of the Law Office of Andrew J. Mertzenich, a Limited Liability Company, One Court Place, Suite 404, Rockford IL 61101.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before October 1, 2026, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 5/18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975, as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk-Probate Division at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois, or with the estate legal representative, or both. When a claim is filed with the representative but not with the Court, the representative may file the claim with the Court but has no duty to do so. Copies of claims filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office-Probate Division, must be mailed or delivered to the estate legal representative and their attorney within ten (10) days after said claim has been filed.

Dated: Monday, March 23, 2026, Andrew J. Mertzenich (ARDC # 6330124)

Attorney at Law. 27154R TRRT 4/15 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO PROBATE DIVISION In the Matter of the Estate of WANDA E. ZETTLE,

Deceased.

CASE NO. 2026 PR 62 CLAIM NOTICE

Notice is given of the death of Wanda E. Zettle of Rockford, IL. Letters of Office were issued on March 12, 2026, to Diana Schmelzer, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is G. Michael Scheurich. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before October 1, 2026, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by 755 ILCS 5/18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act of 1975, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred.

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

Copies of claims filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office--Probate Division must be mailed or delivered to the estate legal representative and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed. Dated: March 24, 2026.

G. MICHAEL SCHEURICH, Attorney G. MICHAEL SCHEURICH (#2479869)

Guyer & Enichen, P.C.

Attorneys for the Estate 2601 Reid Farm Road, Suite B Rockford, Illinois 61114 (815) 636-9600 27155R TRRT 4/15 n n n

Declaration of Indigenous Status

Sovereign Affirmation of Original

American Identity

Preamble:

I, Branden Diego Xaiver Powell of the Powell, Watkins and Cox Families, known among my people as Tank, a living and breathing Original Indigenous American Man of the land of Illinois and North America, by blood, do hereby make this formal and irrevocable declaration of my Indigenous identity, political status, and original standing as a descendant and ascendant of the Time Immemorial Peoples of the Americas.

Notice to All Parties

This declaration serves as public and lawful notice of my Indigenous American status, in accordance with Natural Law, International Law, and the Northwest Ordinance (1787).

Any attempt to deny, alter, or challenge my identity without due cause, lawful justification, or mutual agreement shall be deemed an infringement upon my rights. Executed by my hand, On this 24 day of March 2026.

By: Branden Diego Xavier Powell, sui juris

Autograph: Branden Diego Xavier Powell Living Man

Notary Acknowledgment State of Florida County of Orange

Subscribed and sworn to before me this 24 day of March 2026, by Branden Diego Xavier Powell known to me or proven by satisfactory evidence to be the person who signed this declaration. Evan Ryan Ramirez Notary Public My Commission Expires: October 22, 2029 27156R TRRT 4/22 n n n

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS, FIRST COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION, Plaintiff, vs. BRANDON INGRAM, Defendant No. 2025-LM-113

The requisite Affidavit for Publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you, Brandon Ingram., that the above-entitled action has been filed against you in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Illinois, praying for declaratory judgment and order of monetary damages for the plaintiff. YOU ARE SUMMONED and required to file an appearance, pay the required fee (unless the Court determines you cannot afford to pay this fee), and answer or otherwise plead in response to the Complaint filed in this cause. You must file within 30 days after publication of this notice. If you fail to do so, a judgment by default may be entered against you on said date for the relief requested in the complaint. Russell Law Offices, S.C., #6348089, Attorneys, 125 E. Main Street, PO Box 686, Warren, IL 61087 (608) 448-3680 27157R TRRT 4/15 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: LEE E. NORMAN, Deceased.

CASE NO. 2026 PR 67 CLAIM NOTICE

NOTICE is given of the death of Lee E. Norman. Letters of Office were issued on March 23, 2026 to Tracy Cartwright who is the Executor of the estate. The attorney for the estate is Timothy F. Horning, 631 N. Longwood Street Suite 101, Rockford, IL 61107.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before October 15, 2026 that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975 as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred.

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

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

Dated: March 25, 2026

Tracy Cartwright Executor of the Estate of Lee E. Norman, Deceased

Timothy F. Horning MEYER & HORNING, P.C. 631 N. Longwood Street Suite 101 Rockford, IL 61107 (815) 636-9300 27158R TRRT 4/15 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO CHARLES MCDOWELL, Plaintiff, V. PATRICIA WRIGHT, and JASON THOMPSON Defendants Case No. 2025-SC-4390 SERVICE OF COMPLAINT BY PUBLICATION YOU, PATRICIA WRIGHT, ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a Complaint in the above case has been filed with the Circuit Court in Winnebago County, Illinois, UNLESS YOU APPEAR IN COURT On June 11, 2026, in Courtroom 314 at 9:45 AM at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 West State Street, Rockford Illinois, THE RELIEF

ASKED IN THE COMPLAINT MAY BE GRANTED.

Dated: March 27, 2026

CHARLES MCDOWELL, Plaintiff, By: WilliamsMcCarthyLLP By: /s/ Benjamin W. Kimes

Benjamin W. Kimes

Benjamin W. Kimes, #6346097

WilliamsMcCarthy LLP 120 W. State St. #400 Rockford, IL 61101 815-987-8900 bkimes@wilmac.com 27159R TRRT 4/15 n n n

ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION

STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO

This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a food truck business in said County and State under the name of Fuego Catramex at the following post office addresses: 4205 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: Judith Robledo Cuevas; Merlyn Adelina Morazan Mejia

SIGNED: Judith Robledo Cuevas 3/25/26

SIGNED: Merlyn Adelina Morazan Mejia 3/25/26

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 25th day of March, A.D. 2026. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Ariel Rosas, Deputy Clerk 27162R TRRT 4/15

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ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION

STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO

This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a massage therapy business in said County and State under the name of Rockford MLD at the following post office addresses: 5301 East State Street, #215E, Rockford, IL 61108; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Susie Young Lee Jobe

SIGNED: Susie Young Lee Jobe 3/26/26

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 26th day of March, A.D. 2026. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Lisa Nolley, Deputy Clerk 27163R TRRT 4/15 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 fitness training business in said County and State under the name of Steve’s Fitness Transformation at the following post office addresses: 436 Marquette Road, Machesney Park, IL 61115; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Steve Gerald Zbinden

SIGNED: Steve Gerald Zbinden 3/26/26

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 26th day of March, A.D. 2026. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Teresa Bravo, Deputy Clerk 27164R TRRT 4/15 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 concrete works business in said County and State under the name of CO8 Concrete at the following post office addresses: 2751 Darrowby Dr., Rockford, IL 61102; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Jose Carlos Jaramillo

SIGNED: Jose Carlos Jaramillo 3/24/26

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 24th day of March, A.D. 2026. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Lisa Nolley, Deputy Clerk 27165R TRRT 4/15 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 coin laundry business in said County and State under the name of John Bowes Coin Laundry Co. at the following post office addresses: 4004 Barrington Rd., Rockford, IL 61107; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: John Micheal Bowes

SIGNED: John Micheal Bowes 3/17/26

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 17th day of March, A.D. 2026. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Lisa Nolley, Deputy Clerk 27166R TRRT 4/15 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 boat tours business in said County and State under the name of Dells Pontoon Rides at the following post office addresses: 9804 Applegate Dr., Roscoe, IL 61073; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Roger Lee Roberts Jr.

SIGNED: Roger Lee Roberts Jr. 3/27/26

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 27th day of March, A.D. 2026. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Ariel Rosas, Deputy Clerk 27167R TRRT 4/15 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 pizza restaurant and bar with video gaming terminals business in said County and State under the name of 11th Street Pizza Bar at the following post office addresses: 3301 11th St., Rockford, IL 61109; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Tapaswi Anugu; Varma Manthena SIGNED: Tapaswi Anugu 3/24/26

SIGNED: Varma Manthena 3/24/26

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 24th day of March, A.D. 2026. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Teresa Bravo, Deputy Clerk 27160R TRRT 4/15 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 cottage food business in said County and State under the name of Bee’s Bites at the following post office addresses: 10227 Clearwing Lane, Unit 4, Roscoe, IL 61073; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Aaliyah Nicole Haun

SIGNED: Aaliyah Nicole Haun

3/24/26

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 24th day of March, A.D. 2026. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Teresa Bravo, Deputy Clerk 27161R TRRT 4/15

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS MidFirst Bank Plaintiff, -v.- Maria Fernanda Monzon; Otto R. Monzon; Richard Monzon; The Red Oak Estates of Rockford Homeowners Association, Inc. Defendants. 2025-FC-0000309 7038 Perrietta Lane, Rockford, IL 61107

NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 10/15/2025, an agent of Auction.com, LLC will conduct the Online Only auction at www. auction.com, with the bidding window opening on 5/4/2026 at 10:00 AM CDT and closing on May 6, 2026 at 10:00 AM subject to extension, and will sell at public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate.

Commonly known as 7038 Perrietta Lane, Rockford, IL 61107 Property Index No. 12-14-303-017

The real estate is improved with a Single Family Residence. The judgment amount was $337,486.48 Sale Terms: Full Sale Terms are available on the property page at www.auction.com by entering 7038 Perrietta Lane into the search bar. If sold to anyone other than the Plaintiff, the winning bidder must pay the full bid amount within twenty-four (24) hours of the auction’s end. All payments must be certified funds. No third-party checks will be accepted. All bidders will need to register at www.auction.com prior to placing a bid. 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)(l) 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. For information, contact Plaintiffs attorney: MDK Legal (312) 651-6700 please refer to file number 25-016024. Auction.com, LLC 100 N LaSalle St., Suite 1400, Chicago, IL 60602 - 872-225-4985 You can also visit www.auction. com. Attorney File No. 25-016024 Case Number: 2025-FC-0000309 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. I3284936 P27172R TRRT 4/22 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, -v.- SCOTT PALMS A/K/A SCOTT ALLEN PALMS A/K/A SCOTT A PALMS A/K/A S PALMS; PREFERRED CREDIT, INC.; ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, Defendants. 2025-FC-0000084 3043 LATHAM STREET, ROCKFORD, IL 61103 NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 10/16/2025, an agent of Auction.com, LLC will conduct the Online Only auction at www.auction.com, with the bidding window opening on 4/27/2026 at 10:00 AM CDT and closing on April 29, 2026 at 10:00 AM subject to extension, and will sell at public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate. Commonly known as 3043 LATHAM STREET, ROCKFORD, IL 61103 Property Index No. 11-11-276-003

The real estate is improved with a Single Family Residence. The judgment amount was $89,968.02 Sale Terms: Full Sale Terms are available on the property page at www.auction.com by entering 3043 LATHAM STREET into the search bar. If sold to anyone other than the Plaintiff, the winning bidder must pay the full bid amount within twenty-four (24) hours of the auction’s end. All payments must be certified funds. No third-party checks will be accepted. All bidders will need to register at www.auction.com prior to placing a bid. 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)(l) 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. For information, contact Plaintiffs attorney: McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP (312)

346-9088 please refer to file number 25-20195IL. Auction.com, LLC 100 N LaSalle St., Suite 1400, Chicago, IL 60602 - 872-225-4985 You can also visit www.auction.com. Attorney File No. 25-20195IL Case Number: 2025-FC-0000084 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. I3284411

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REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC Plaintiff, -v.- Priscila S. Guadarrama; et. al. Defendants. 2025-FC-0000236 3427 Ridge Ave, Rockford, IL 61103

NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 3/12/2026, an agent of Auction.com, LLC will conduct the Online Only auction at www. auction.com, with the bidding window opening on 5/4/2026 at 10:00 AM CDT and closing on May 6, 2026 at 10:00 AM subject to extension, and will sell at public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate.

Commonly known as 3427 Ridge Ave, Rockford, IL 61103

Property Index No. 11-02-382-002

The real estate is improved with a Condominium. The judgment amount was $197,497.97 Sale Terms: Full Sale Terms are available on the property page at www.auction.com by entering 3427 Ridge Ave into the search bar. If sold to anyone other than the Plaintiff, the winning bidder must pay the full bid amount within twenty-four (24) hours of the auction’s end. All payments must be certified funds. No third-party checks will be accepted. All bidders will need to register at www.auction.com prior to placing a bid. 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)(l) 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. For information, contact Plaintiffs attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES PC (630) 794-5300 please refer to file number 14-25-03347. Auction.com, LLC 100 N LaSalle St., Suite 1400, Chicago, IL 60602 - 872-225-4985 You can also visit www.auction. com. Attorney File No. 14-25-03347 Case Number: 2025-FC-0000236

NOTE: PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, YOU ARE ADVISED THAT PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS TH MSR Holdings LLC Plaintiff, -v.Joshua Armon; et. al. Defendants. 2025-FC-0000377 15814 Prairie Rd, South Beloit, IL 61080

NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 12/11/2025, an agent of Auction.com, LLC will conduct the Online Only auction at www.auction.com, with the bidding window opening on 4/27/2026 at 10:00 AM CDT and closing on April 29, 2026 at 10:00 AM subject to extension, and will sell at public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate.

Commonly known as 15814 Prairie Rd, South Beloit, IL 61080

Property Index No. 03-03-400-011

The real estate is improved with a Residential Property. The judgment amount was $178,892.97 Sale Terms: Full Sale Terms are available on the property page at www.auction.com by entering 15814 Prairie Rd into the search bar. If sold to anyone other than the Plaintiff, the winning bidder must pay the full bid amount within twenty-four (24) hours of the auction’s end. All payments must be certified funds. No third-party checks will be accepted. All bidders will need to register at www.auction.com prior to placing a bid. 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)(l) 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. For information, contact Plaintiffs attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES PC (630) 794-5300 please refer to file number 14-25-00254. Auction.com, LLC 100 N LaSalle St., Suite 1400, Chicago, IL 60602 - 872-225-4985 You can also visit www.auction. com. Attorney File No. 14-25-00254 Case Number: 2025-FC-0000377

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REAL ESTATE NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF Winnebago - Rockford, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE OF CVF III MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST II Plaintiff vs. KATHARINE MARIE BARRETT A/K/A KATHARINE BARRETT A/K/A KATHERINE BARRETT A/K/A KATHARINE YANEZ, ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, UNKNOWN OWNERS GENERALLY, AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendant 24 FC 165 CALENDAR NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on May 21, 2026, at the hour 1:00 p.m., Intercounty’s Winnebago County office, 7210 East State Street, Rockford, IL 61108, sell, in person, to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate:

P.I.N. 11-10-355-003.

Commonly known as 3434 Gladstone Ave., Rockford, IL 61101.

The real estate is: 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: At sale, the bidder must have 10% (or 25% if so ordered in the Judgement of Foreclosure) down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property is sold AS IS subject to all liens or encumbrances. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the circuit court case record, property tax record and the title record to verify all information before bidding. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER THE ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(c) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Altman, Strautins & Kromm, LLC d/b/a Kluever Law Group, 200 North LaSalle Street, Suite 1880, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (312) 236-0077. SFL000052-24FC1

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS BMO BANK N.A. Plaintiff, -v.- AMY SILVESTRI, SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF BARBARA J JACKSON, DECEASED, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF BARBARA J JACKSON, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, ADAM JACKSON, DAVID S JACKSON A/K/A DAVID SEAN JACKSON Defendant 2025-FC-0000278 NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 12, 2026, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on May 22, 2026, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 973 Featherstone Rd, Suite 100, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public in-person sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 315 BREMER STREET, ROCKFORD, IL 61104 Property Index No. 11-26-159-024

The real estate is improved with a gray vinyl siding, single family home.

Sale terms: If sold to anyone other than the Plaintiff, 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, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in ‘’AS IS’’ condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

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

Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 333 West Wacker Drive, Suite 1820, Chicago, IL, 60606. Tel No. (312) 346-9088. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION

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

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

MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC 333 West Wacker Drive, Suite 1820 Chicago IL, 60606

312-346-9088

E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com

Attorney File No. 25-21945IL_1265251

Case Number: 2025-FC-0000278

TJSC#: 46-469

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 # 2025-FC-0000278

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REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS SERVION INC. Plaintiff, -v.- THOMAS CARL CANNELL et al Defendant 2025-FC-0000373

NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 12, 2026, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on May 14, 2026, at the Advocus National Title Insurance, 973 Featherstone Rd, Suite 100, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public in-person sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 808 LAWN DRIVE, LOVES PARK, IL 61111 Property Index No. 12-07-127-015

The real estate is improved with a residence.

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.

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. 14-25-05904

Attorney ARDC No. 00468002

Case Number: 2025-FC-0000373

TJSC#: 46-420

Case # 2025-FC-0000373

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Week of March 29 to April 4, 2026

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Week of April 5 to 11, 2026

Crossword THEME: LEGENDARY ATHLETES

ARIES

At work, demanding clients could test your patience. The most important thing is to do your best without taking everything to heart. In love, dare to express your emotions openly to avoid tension and misunderstandings.

TAURUS

If you’re single, your rising popularity could lead to love at first sight. Take the time to get to know this person better. At work, new methods will boost your efficiency and improve your results.

GEMINI

You’re approaching an important milestone, like selling your home or finding your ideal place to live. Despite your nostalgia, this change could open the door to a fresh start. At work, you may soon be offered a managerial position.

CANCER

You’ll become increasingly influential thanks to your ideas and opinions, which will rally others around common projects. People will listen to you attentively. You’ll also be able to enjoy moments of laughter and lighthearted connection.

LEO

Financial pressures could strain your relationship, but small gestures of affection remain essential. Make space for affection, as your close bond will help affirm your emotional stability and ease your worries.

VIRGO

Any new beginning may face resistance or criticism; but stay focused on your goals. Your perseverance will be recognized and appreciated. Your creativity will flourish as you draw inspiration from this challenging yet rewarding time.

LIBRA

A period of introspection is on the horizon, urging you to clarify your deepest desires. By slowing down and caring for yourself, you’ll restore balance and serenity to your life, allowing for a brighter new chapter ahead.

ARIES

Across

1. Capital of Tibet

6. Templeton of “Charlotte’s Web”

9. Maisie Williams on “Game of Thrones”

13. Poisonous plant

14. UN labor grp.

15. George Orwell to Eric Arthur Blair

16. Movie genre

17. Shark part

18. Ax mark

19. *First Native American to win

Olympic Gold

21. *The Great One of hockey

23. Be indisposed

24. Disfigure

25. Du Bois’ initials

28. Hoodwink

30. Baking soda

35. Bypass

37. “Breaking Bad” product

39. Spelunker

40. Orchestra member

41. Charles Dickens’ “____ House”

43. Family room staple

44. Like United States

Capitol

SCORPIO

46. “Cogito ____ sum”

47. Tongue-____

48. Stockholm dwellers

Your social life will be buzzing this week. Expect exciting encounters and lively activities. Your positive attitude and infectious laughter will strengthen your relationships, allowing you to fully embrace joyfilled moments with loved ones.

country

5. Tick or mite

6. Abundant

SAGITTARIUS

50. *Tiger Woods has won this award the most times

52. On the wagon

53. Silage

55. Almond-induced state?

Don’t suppress your emotions; they’ll guide your decisions. Your friends and family will be there for you and show compassion if you’re going through a tough time. You’ll soon have clarity to find solutions and ease your worries.

TAURUS

Relations with coworkers and acquaintances will flow smoothly, unlike the increased tension in interactions with your loved ones. Friends and colleagues will understand you completely. Maintain a healthy distance to protect yourself and avoid unnecessary conflict.

GEMINI

Pay close attention to a small professional detail. Advancement may be within reach if you clearly define your responsibilities and your relationship with authority. The energy around you will be beneficial. Thoughtful gestures will strengthen your position.

CANCER

A friend might surprise you by revealing their romantic feelings. If you’re single, you could find love unexpectedly. A sudden influx of money or unexpected compensation could help ease your financial worries.

LEO

A change of scenery is on the horizon. Despite your busy schedule, your family will remain your top priority. An online post will attract positive attention, bringing you recognition.

VIRGO

You may be tempted to make a big purchase, perhaps a new car. However, give it some calm consideration to avoid straining your budget with a rash decision. Patience and reason will help you resist this fleeting urge for a nonessential luxury.

LIBRA

This week will be all about heartfelt conversations. To resolve tensions and misunderstandings, devote more time to sincere exchanges. This will help restore harmony and closeness. Your intuition could help improve your financial situation.

SCORPIO

42. Small steep-sided hill, in Africa

45. Vandalize

7. *Boxer a.k.a. The People’s Champion

Your renewed vitality will inspire you to take on new challenges. The obstacles that once limited you are finally receding, leaving you feeling lighter. You’ll feel ready to face the future with clarity and confidence.

8. Kingdom in South Pacific

Inspiration will guide you toward a meaningful project and a beautiful vision for the future. By making informed decisions, you’ll gradually be able to build a peaceful, fulfilling retirement. Every step you take today will shape your future.

57. *Jordan or Phelps

CAPRICORN

61. *Female player with most Open Era Grand Slams

64. Infant’s woe

65. Seafood selection

Week of April 12 to 18, 2026

ARIES

You’ll play an essential role in various activities this week, motivating everyone around you. However, make sure to pace yourself. Take a few short breaks to avoid exhaustion and keep your spirits high.

TAURUS

An unexpected event will cause you to take charge temporarily. You’ll rise to the challenge with confidence, revealing hidden talents. This experience will highlight your potential and could open new professional doors.

GEMINI

Dealing with international customers could stir up old communication insecurities. You’ll surprise yourself and others by pushing past your limits. A quick skills refresh could boost your confidence, improving relationships with colleagues and superiors.

CANCER

A major change could bring you closer to a more stable future. A return to school or skills upgrade could improve your financial situation, offering a more promising path forward. Patience and perseverance will be your greatest assets during this transition.

LEO

You usually make decisions quickly and easily. However, this time, careful consideration is required. Lastminute information could change your view of the situation and help you make a more informed choice.

VIRGO

You’ll be responsible to manage emergencies and demanding clients, but your composure will defuse tensions. Your negotiation skills will come to the fore, boosting your confidence and showcasing your natural flair for communication and efficiency.

LIBRA

You’ll be in the spotlight for a major accomplishment. Praise and recognition will pour in from all sides. You may even step up heroically, leaving a lasting impression.

SCORPIO

Family tensions or disagreements could surface this week. Clarify rules and expectations to help restore balance and warmth to your home. You’ll take on the role of peacemaker to reestablish lasting balance in your household.

49. Johnny Nash’s “I Can ____ See Clearly Now”

SAGITTARIUS

51. West African people

54. Choose by vote

9. Loads (2 words)

10. Nabisco cracker

11. Noisy talk

56. Abominable snowmen

A minor health issue demands attention. Don’t delay getting help. Act quickly to ensure a speedy recovery. A positive mindset will boost your vitality, helping you enjoy life more fully.

12. Like Zombie’s skin color

CAPRICORN

15. Low on hemoglobin

An impromptu outing with friends could brighten your week. However, travel or conversations may bring some unexpected twists. Be patient and learn to let go; it’ll help you enjoy this enriching experience to the fullest.

20. Perfectly vertical

22. Adam’s body part

67. Practical

69. Stopped sleeping

AQUARIUS

70. Pigeon sound

71. *Most decorated gymnast

72. Red, or excessively bureaucratic, one

24. Measured, like electricity on utility bill

57. Med. sch. requirement

58. *Hall of Famer Bob Feller’s home state

59. Hoofbeat sound

60. Nature walk

Those around you will be brimming with energy, bordering on intrusive. They’ll be full of suggestions for new activities. Some ideas will excite you, while others won’t. Choose what suits you best to preserve your energy, joy and sense of authenticity.

25. *Tied for most PGA Tour wins

Your determination will fuel your financial goals. A meeting at the bank could move your projects in the right direction. In love, someone’s romantic charm could awaken your feelings, igniting inner passion and perhaps a hint of jealousy.

73. End of a fuse?

PISCES

74. Balance sheet entry

Down

26. Curve like a bow

27. Biotic community

29. *O Rei of soccer

31. Throw a line

32. Steer clear of

33. Send to a specialist, e.g.

A demanding work environment could test your patience this week, especially with delays or slow response times. Preserving harmony will require compromise, tact and diplomacy.

1. Drug in “Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas”

2. John Mellencamp’s “____ So Good”

3. Nanny in East Asia

34. *NFL’s 7-time Super Bowl champion

36. Got ready to drive

The luckiest signs this week: SCORPIO, SAGITTARIUS AND CAPRICORN

4. Polynesian island

38. Old witches, usually

61. Narrow aperture

62. Zilches

AQUARIUS

63. Away from wind

66. Many, many moons

68. Approx.

Between family obligations and professional responsibilities, you may feel overwhelmed. Setting clear priorities will help you move forward. By avoiding procrastination, you can experience the satisfaction of a job well done and peace of mind.

PISCES

SAGITTARIUS

Your honesty may catch people off guard this week. However, you’ll express aloud what others only think. Meanwhile, getting used to your new phone will test your patience. Don’t underestimate how much time you’ll need to learn the ropes. Your persistence will pay off and ultimately increase your efficiency.

CAPRICORN

Reviewing your bills and accounts will pay off. You might spot a financial error or oversight that could benefit you and put money in your pocket. This vigilance will strengthen your financial security and bring you welldeserved satisfaction.

AQUARIUS

The annoying slowness of certain people could test your patience this week. However, results will come with time, perhaps through a flash of intuition. Keep calm. Your patience is the key to success.

PISCES

You’ll explore a spiritual path that helps you find inner balance. This journey will bring peace, renewed energy and an exchange of knowledge. This enlightening development will pave the way for lasting happiness.

The luckiest signs this week: AQUARIUS, PISCES AND ARIES

You’ll crave rest this week, which will help you slow down. This newfound calm could heighten your intuition, bringing clarity to your professional projects and guiding you toward new and specific goals.

The luckiest signs this week: TAURUS, GEMINI AND CANCER

Rockford Area

Art in Bloom

Rockford Art Museum

711 N. Main St., Rockford, IL 61103 rockfordartmuseum.org 815.968.2787

Thursday, April 16 - Sunday, April 19

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Wedding Expo 2026

Forest Hills Country Club

5135 Forest Hills Rd., Rockford, IL 61114 fhcc1921.com 815 877 5733

Sunday, April 19

Art in Bloom returns to the Rockford Art Museum for its tenth year from Thursday, April 16 through Sunday, April 19, transforming the galleries with vibrant floral arrangements inspired by works from the museum’s permanent collection The display pairs fresh blooms and organic elements with colorful artwork, creating a visually striking experience throughout the museum. Visitors can view the exhibition daily from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Admission is collected at the door and costs $10 for the public and $7 for museum members

Forest Hills Country Club will host its free Wedding Expo, Forever Begins at The Hills, on April 19 from 12 - 4 p.m., offering couples and guests an inspiring afternoon of wedding inspiration. Attendees can meet local vendors, enjoy a live bridal fashion show, explore hair and makeup services, and sample a grazing table A bar with drinks for purchase and a cozy coffee shop will also be available The first 25 guests will receive a complimentary glass of champagne, and attendees can enter a raffle for a chance to win a bridal suite or celebratory champagne experience

Voices of Hope and Promise Our Savior’s Lutheran Church 3300 Rural Street, Rockford, IL 61107 nielsenchorale.com 815.968.5222

Sunday, April 19

The Nielsen Chorale begins a new chapter with its first standalone concert under Artistic Director Joel Ross Sunday, April 19 at 3 p m at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church The free community performance will feature John Rutter’s Mass of the Children and other selected works. Audiences will hear the newly formed Nielsen Chorale Chamber Choir, joined by professional instrumentalists and soloists, including Rockford natives Ben Ross and Aria Beert, alongside youth singers from Kantorei, the Auburn High School CAPA Treble Choir, and the Guilford High School Treble Choir

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