University funding overhaul bill advances in House despite U of I opposition
By Peter Hancock Capitol News Illinois
phancock@capitolnewsillinois.com
SPRINGFIELD — A bill that would overhaul the way Illinois funds its public universities advanced out of a House committee Thursday and could face a vote by the full House soon, despite continued opposition from the University of Illinois System, the state’s flagship institution.
House Bill 1581, titled the “Adequate and Equitable Public University Funding Act,” would establish a needs-based formula for distributing new funding for universities similar to the EvidenceBased Funding mechanism that has been sued for K-12 school funding since 2018. It calls for increasing university funding in Illinois by about $135 million each year over the next 15 years. That new funding would be distributed under a formula that sets an adequacy target for each institution and gives priority for new funding to those institutions furthest away from their target.
Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, the bill’s lead House sponsor, said funding for the plan would be subject to legislative appropriations each year while HB 1581 merely establishes a policy under which the new money would be distributed.
“The purpose of this is to establish a funding formula that gives us a baseline that will allow us to build an adequate system for the future,” she told the committee. “This process looks at real consequences, real students, real institutions, some of which are so far from adequacy at 40% to 43% funded from
the state.”
The proposal came from a commission lawmakers established in 2021 to develop a new funding system for state universities, some of which were nearly decimated financially by the two-year budget impasse that ran from 2015 to 2017 during former Gov. Bruce Rauner’s administration.
Public universities generally have three main sources of revenue for their day-today operations: state funding; student tuition and fees, and federal funding. Many also have sizeable endowment funds that receive charitable donations from alumni and other philanthropists, but those funds are usually restricted for specific purposes.
In Illinois, as in most states, state funding used to make up the largest single source of a university’s total funding, followed by tuition and fees. Federal funds, not including student financial aid such as Pell grants, typically account for only about 10% to 12% of a university’s total revenue.
But since around the 1980s, according to the National Center for Education Statistics, as higher education costs have risen, states have not kept pace, forcing universities to rely more heavily on tuition and fees.
Jay Gatrell, president of Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, told the committee that trend has had a disproportionate impact on smaller regional universities compared to larger flagship universities.
“The reality is that regional public universities serve a significantly greater
proportion of low-income, first-generation and underserved students than our nation’s flagship campuses do,” he said. “For that reason, higher education funding like the K 12 model should account for these disparities.”
According to estimates provided to the committee, if the proposed formula were being used today, EIU would be ranked as one of the neediest universities in the state, with funding currently at only 49% of its adequacy target. Only Western Illinois University in Macomb, at 48% of its adequacy target, would rank lower.
U of I is most-adequately funded
The University of Illinois UrbanaChampaign campus, currently at 89% of its adequacy target, is considered the most adequately funded school under the proposed model and would therefore be last in line for new funding.
Nicholas Jones, executive vice president for the U of I System — which also includes campuses in Chicago and Springfield — said that would be unfair to an institution that serves 53% of all public university students in Illinois.
“Equity and adequacy are shared goals, but the proposed equitable funding legislation does not achieve equity or adequacy,” he said. “Instead, it redistributes resources in ways that under-resource the state’s strongest public universities, those that drive Illinois’ workforce development, anchor the research enterprise and empower economic competitiveness.”
The bill passed the House committee that deals with higher education appropriations by a vote of 12-4. The vote came as House members were working hard to meet a Friday deadline for House bills to pass out of committees.
As that deadline approached, many bills passed out of various committees with a verbal understanding that they would be brought back for further amendments before being voted on by the full House. But Ammons said she expects no further substantive amendments to the higher education funding bill, adding, “But I’m open to talk to anyone who wants to talk to me.”
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In Illinois, a short-term guardianship can help youths during ICE deportations
Some
parents are turning to the state program to protect their children during a crisis
By Olivia Ardito Medill Illinois News Bureau news@capitolnewsillinois.com
CHICAGO — Operation Midway Blitz brought hundreds of federal immigration agents to the Chicago area last fall and led to more than 4,500 arrests. What happens to the children in these situations?
One option for parents is to complete a short-term guardianship form for their children to protect them should the parents be detained, deported or disappear.
What is a short-term guardianship?
Short-term guardianship refers to an adult other than the parent or legal guardian taking temporary custody of a child for up to one year. Created in the late 1980s, the standardization of this process became law under the Illinois Probate Act after extensive lobbying by AIDs activists worried about their children if they were to pass away.
“It gives families peace of mind in case there’s something that goes wrong,” Illinois attorney Scott K. Summers said. Summers describes the process as preparing a backup or emergency guardian. It is one legal pathway to protect children in case something happens to their parent, whether that be a military deployment, a medical emergency, arrest or deportation.
Rebekah Rashidfarokhi, the director of guardianship and immigration programs for children at Chicago Volunteer Legal Services, said the form can be easily revoked as well if needed.
“The parent filling out this form gets to designate someone, and if they change their mind, they can just revoke the form and write a new one. So they’re not really relinquishing any rights by filling out a short-term guardianship,” Rashidfarokhi said.
Since the start of raids across Illinois by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Rashidfarokhi reported that her group has seen a significant increase in the number of short-term guardianship forms filed. They have also been hosting frequent educational classes on what these forms are and how they work.
How does one become a shortterm guardian?
To become a temporary guardian of a minor, the parent or permanent guardian of the child must fill out this form in the presence of two witnesses over 18. This process does not need to be completed in a court of law or in front of a judge. Additionally, the form allows for the short-term guardianship to apply only under specific circumstances, such as if the parent were to be deported or arrested.
“More advanced guardianships or longer-term guardianships do require going to court, filing papers, getting a judicial appointment as a guardian,” attorney Summers said. “This gives parents autonomy and convenience.”
Summers suggests that families who are curious about this process but have concerns over the legal details should speak with a trusted attorney to get more information and advice.
Rashidfarokhi said a significant advantage of choosing short-term guardianship over alternative processes is the ease of doing so. Going through the courts can take months, cost money and require all members of the new guardian’s household to be fingerprinted.
“Parents really have a lot of discretion and control over the situation, unlike in a court process. So, the court process is kind of the opposite of all of those things,” Rashidfarokhi said.
Here’s what a short-term guard- ianship is not
Short-term guardianship is governed by state, not federal, law. Because of this, the new short-term guardian only has custodial privileges on the state level, and only for a year. For example, a short-term guardian could not get a child’s passport.
Rashidfarokhi also notes that the short-term guardianship is not a good idea for parents to use in cases where one parent is unaware or against assigning their child a short-term guardian.
“This somewhat flimsy piece of paper is not going to hold up in court against the parental rights of the other parent,” she said. “It’s really important to note that this is meant to be something that either both parents file or that at least the other parent is notified of, because it can actually be revoked by either parent.”
Additionally, in situations of domestic abuse, short-term guardianship is not the best option. Rashidfarokhi suggests a full custody order or an order of protection would better serve that circumstance.
“I don’t recommend using it for really long-term situations. Like, it’s meant to be kind of a Band-Aid, which is why it only lasts for a year,” Rashidfarokhi said.
How do short-term guardian- ships relate to ICE?
The guardianship process allows parents to list a “triggering event,” where if a specific incident happens, that begins the short-term guardianship process. Parents at risk of deportation could make their detainment their triggering event and then their chosen guardian would be able to legally take over decisions for the children.
“That’s why I’m an advocate for these short-term guardianships — it gives parents and children a lot of flexibility in terms of getting their needs met without having to go through a whole lot of effort,” Summers said.
Summers added that if a parent were to be detained or deported and this document is not pre-emptively filled out, the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services might take over as the child’s caretaker. When asked how many children DCFS have taken care of due to immigration raids, DCFS responded that this has not happened in Illinois yet.
In the situation where a parent was already deported, they could fill out this form in their home country to help their child who is still in Illinois, according to the law.
Parents looking for more information or support can reach out to organizations like Chicago Volunteer Legal Services or the Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission.
“I always feel like ‘better safe than sorry,’” Rashidfarokhi said. “The form is easy to fill out. You don’t have to have a lawyer to help you fill it out. It’s free, and the parents are not giving up any rights. So I always recommend that everybody have one of these in place.”
Olivia Ardito is a graduate student in journalism with Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism, Media and Integrated Marketing Communications, and is a fellow in its Medill Illinois News Bureau working in partnership with Capitol News Illinois.
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The Final Four is set as UConn stuns Duke to join Illinois, Arizona and Michigan
By Eddie Pells Associated Press
All that talent at Arizona and Michigan. All that momentum and good vibes at UConn. And somebody has to play the part of the unheralded “little guy.” At the Final Four next weekend, that role belongs, improbably, to Illinois.
In a sign of the times, the Illinii — a Big Ten team with more wins in the conference over the last seven seasons than any other program — will pass for something resembling Cinderella when college basketball’s biggest party kicks off in Indianapolis on Saturday.
The first challenge for coach Brad Underwood’s team will be stopping a hardcharging UConn juggernaut that came from 19 points down and got a game-winner from the logo with 0.4 seconds left from an Indy native — Braylon Mullins — to make its third Final Four in the last four years.
The last two times the Huskies reached this point, they won the championship.
“It’s a UConn culture, a UConn heart,” coach Dan Hurley said. “We believe we’re supposed to win this time of year.”
All these teams do.
Arizona, led by Brayden Burries, and Michigan, with Yaxel Lendeborg, have up to nine NBA prospects between them.
The Wildcats opened as slight favorites — at plus-165 to win the championship, according to BetMGM Sportsbook. That was a shade ahead of the Wolverines, who are plus-180 after their 95-62 romp over Tennessee on Sunday.
But, in one of a few strange twists on the odds chart, the Wildcats are 1 1/2-point underdogs to Michigan in Saturday night’s marquee semifinal, a matchup of No. 1 seeds.
Illinois is a 1 1/2-point favorite over UConn and, in reality, it’s the Huskies, at plus-550, who are the biggest long shot in Indy.
meeting with everything at stake.
It’s a far cry from a mere three years ago, when mid-majors Florida Atlantic (coached by Dusty May, who now leads the Wolverines) and San Diego State crashed college basketball’s biggest party.
Since then, NIL and the transfer portal have reshaped the contours of player movement, another spasm of realignment has made the big conferences bigger (Arizona, now in the Big 12, was in the Pac-12 in 2023), and the high-achieving underdogs who used to make March Madness what it is have gone into a slump.
Double-digit seeds won a total of five games in this tournament (not counting the play-in round). Two years ago, they won 11 and sent one team (N.C. State) to the Final Four.
Not surprisingly, Underwood — the coach who landed on the Illinois radar a decade ago by coaching double-digit seed Stephen F. Austin to a pair of upset wins in the tournament — views his program’s trip to the Final Four more as destiny than a once-in-a-lifetime story.
It is, however, the first trip for Illinois since 2005, when it lost to North Carolina in the title game.
“I don’t want to sound arrogant,” said Underwood, whose teams have won 96 Big Ten games since 2019-20, two more than Purdue. “I’ve never doubted us getting to a Final Four would happen. I have thought we have had other teams capable. But I also know how doggone hard it is to do it.”
The Big Ten knows all about this. Both Illinois and Michigan have a chance to deliver a title for the conference for the first time since Michigan State won it all in 2000.
Illinois vs. UConn
The Illini, led by the so-called “Balkan Bloc” — a cohort of players with roots in Eastern Europe — have a potential NBA
lottery pick of their own in guard Keaton Wagler.
Even so, the best-known name on the Illini roster might be Andrej Stojakovic, whose father, Peja, was a three-time NBA All-Star. Illinois is the third school in three years for the younger Stojakovic, who spent one season at Stanford and another at Cal before joining Underwood’s crew.
The task for Illinois: Figuring out who to key on across a roster that has five players who average double figures, led by Tarris Reed Jr.
Michigan vs. Arizona
The Wildcats-Wolverines game is a high-powered matchup of programs that have shown there’s more than one way to amass talent in the era of the unlimited transfer portal and big-money name, image and likeness deals.
Four of the five starters for Tommy Lloyd’s Wildcats began their careers in Tucson; the fifth, Big 12 player of the year Jaden Bradley, moved over from Alabama and has been with the Wildcats for three years.
Meanwhile, the top four players in minutes played at Michigan – Lendeborg, Morez Johnson Jr., Aday Mara and Elliot Cadeau – all arrived from the transfer portal.
In a twist that makes perfect sense these days, both coaches parlayed roots in the mid-majors to a spot on the sport’s biggest stage. Lloyd spent decades as a top assistant for Mark Few at Gonzaga before heading to Arizona to rebuild the program after the ouster of Sean Miller in 2021.
May led FAU to the Final Four before heading to the Michigan program that had thrived, then collapsed, under former Fab Five star Juwan Howard.
Even so, the fact that Illinois — the flagship university in the nation’s sixth most populous state and a school with an enrollment of nearly 60,000 — feels most like this year’s out-of-nowhere underdog speaks more about the current state of college hoops than the Illini themselves. They are a No. 3 seed — the highest number at the Final Four in two years. (UConn is a 2. Last season, all four No. 1s made it.)
This year’s meeting of 1 vs. 1 — Michigan vs. Arizona — is a heavyweight matchup of power teams from power conferences
Junk fees, child torture, tipped wage proposals among bills to clear committee
More than 150 measures have moved thus far as House deadline approaches
By Jenna Schweikert, Ben Szalinski, Peter Hancock & Jerry Nowicki Capitol News Illinois
news@capitolnewsillinois.com
SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois House passed more than 150 bills out of committee from Tuesday to Wednesday as it worked toward a Friday deadline to move legislation to the full House.
The measures included a ban on junk fees, classification of “child torture” as a Class X felony, a retry at a nonprofit savings bill the governor recently vetoed, and a bill to strip Chicago’s authority to alter the minimum wage for workers who make tips.
All of the measures passed this week are still a long way from final passage, requiring approval from both chambers and the governor to become law.
Tipped minimum wage
Lawmakers considered a bill that would end Chicago’s tipped minimum wage ordinance, ultimately passing it in committee despite opposition from some Democrats. House Bill 4623 would give the state exclusive regulatory power over allowance for tips as part of hourly wages, ending home rule authority on that issue.
The bill would overturn a 2023 Chicago ordinance that would gradually phase out the city’s “tipped minimum wage,” which allows employers to pay tipped workers an amount lower than the standard minimum wage if the rest is made up in tips.
The city council, however, recently passed an ordinance pausing this year’s scheduled increase. But on Wednesday, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson vetoed that measure.
When Illinois passed its current minimum wage law in 2019, it maintained a provision that allowed employers to pay tipped workers 60% of the minimum wage, which is currently $15 hourly. The restaurant industry lobbied for limiting home rule authority during the passage of the 2019 law, to no avail.
Bill sponsor Rep. Curtis Tarver, D-Chicago, said he brought the bill to keep tipped minimum wage laws uniform statewide. His bill does not prevent municipalities from having higher minimum wages than the state.
“Having 200-plus home rule municipalities, it doesn’t make a ton of sense for somebody to get the home rule and have
one set of goals and then to cross over to another municipality” with other rules, Tarver said.
Proponents of the bill limiting home rule authority argued that the tipped minimum wage helps keep costs down. Eliminating it could lead to restaurant closures across Chicago, they said. Opponents generally argued that the legislature shouldn’t encroach on home rule powers, and tipped workers in Chicago deserve the raise.
The bill passed 22-4, with four Democrats from the Chicago area voting in opposition.
Junk fees
The House Consumer Protection Committee passed a bill to ban ‘junk fees,’ or hidden charges that are placed on bills but not otherwise posted or advertised.
House Bill 228 would make it a violation of the existing Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act for a company to post a price that does not include all mandatory fees and surcharges. It also mandates that prices and fees must be clearly disclosed prior to checkout.
This is the third time the committee has considered a bill to ban junk fees, but none have become law.
“At a time when working people are already struggling with rising costs, hidden fees that appear at checkout make it even harder to budget and compare prices,” Economic Security Illinois Action said in a statement. “Banning hidden junk fees and requiring companies to show the full price upfront is a simple, commonsense reform that will bring fairness to our marketplace and protect working families from corporate greed.”
Child torture offense
Democratic lawmakers could take the rare step of adding a new criminal penalty to state law. A House criminal judiciary committee passed House Bill 5562 unanimously on Tuesday, which would create the offense of child torture in state law. Democrats have typically shied away from bills that create new or tougher criminal penalties.
Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, who sponsored the bill, said it was inspired by a 2019 American Bar Association resolution calling on states to define child torture in their laws. The bill would apply to cases of physical and emotional abuse that “create, increase or prolong the pain, suffering
and agony of a child.” The offense would be charged as a Class X felony — the most serious in Illinois.
Mussman said the bill is important because torture “may not necessarily manifest as physical abuse that results in great bodily harm but still has a tremendous impact on a child’s physical, mental and emotional health.”
Some Democrats said they were concerned the bill was too broad and encouraged Mussman to craft an amendment outlining more specific cases that would be considered torture.
“Child torture is wrong and terrible and we have a responsibility I think to be very cautious about when we create new Class X felonies because of the severity of that sentence that the conduct that could be sentenced to a Class X should be the most egregious conduct that there is,” Rep. Will Guzzardi, D-Chicago, said.
Nonprofit investment fund
A bill that would allow the state treasurer to establish a special investment fund for Illinois nonprofit corporations advanced in both chambers of the General Assembly on Wednesday.
The proposal is a revised version of one state Treasurer Michael Frerichs pushed in 2025. It would operate much like Illinois Funds, the pooled investment fund the treasurer’s office operates for state agencies and municipalities.
“This investment pool will allow our nonprofits to invest their money in a fund that will generate substantial interest and have a meaningful impact on their operations,” Frerichs told a Senate committee.
Gov. JB Pritzker vetoed the bill last year, saying it could have the unintended consequence of benefitting fringe and extremist organizations that organize as nonprofits.
The revised bill would limit the types of organizations that could qualify to participate in the investment pool to include Medicaid-certified health care providers, organizations previously certified to receive state grants, federally registered labor organizations and organizations whose missions fall within specified categories such as neighborhood development, affordable housing or services for military veterans.
It would also exclude organizations that are on certain suspension, debarment or stop payment lists for the state or federal government.
New identical amendments were filed on two different bills, House Bill 5045 and
Senate Bill 2968. Both bills await final action by the full chambers.
Unemployment benefits
School employees who get summers off would be eligible for unemployment benefits under a bill approved by the House Labor Committee on Wednesday. House Bill 4416 would allow school district employees like bus drivers, custodians and cafeteria workers to collect benefits in the summer if they are unemployed and cannot find other work.
Illinois AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Pat Devaney said the bill is a matter of fairness as private contractors hired by school districts are eligible for benefits. The bill passed 18-10, with Republicans voicing concerns it would be a significant cost to districts. Devaney estimated it would cost less than $200 million annually.
Jury duty pay
House Bill 4844, which would require employers to pay employees their regular rate of pay when they are selected for jury duty, passed 13-7 out of a judiciary committee.
Bill sponsor Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, said jurors can face financial challenges if they’re selected for a case that lasts several weeks, adding he hopes the legislation would make it more affordable for people to serve on a jury. But Republicans voiced concerns the bill would be burden for businesses because they have to pay an employee who isn’t showing up to work.
Rate increase hearings
House Bill 4514 would require the Illinois Commerce Commission to offer hearings specifically to collect public feedback whenever it holds utility rate increase hearings. It passed 11-6.
The bill comes after a series of controversial rate increase requests from Illinois’ public utility companies.
Currently, the public is allowed to testify at ICC rate increase hearings but are limited to three minutes of testimony and cannot submit written statements. Residents would be allowed to testify and submit statements to the record during the newly required hearings.
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By Grant McCarty
Contributor
Weeds count too: Using IPM to manage an ongoing garden problem
When you think about pests in the garden, insects and diseases usually come to mind first. But weeds are just as much a pest—and often the most challenging one. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) applies to weeds just as much as insects or diseases, and many of the same principles still hold: prevention, timing, and choosing the right tool for the situation. At the most basic level, weeds are simply plants growing where they’re not wanted. The challenge is that they compete directly with vegetables for water, nutrients, light, and space—especially early in the growing season when your plants are just getting established. Adjacent weeds can create less obvious
Energy & Environment
problems by harboring insects and diseases that later move into your vegetable garden.
One of the most important IPM ideas for weed control is prevention. Bare soil is an open invitation for weed seeds already present in the soil, often called the “seedbank,” to germinate. Many of these seeds can remain viable for years, waiting for the right weather and soil conditions. Covering soil with mulch, using cover crops in offseason beds, or planting crops close enough to shade the soil all help limit weed emergence before it becomes a handson problem. Of course with each of these, there are trade offs to consider.
Timing makes a big difference. Weeds are far easier to manage when they’re
small. A quick pass with a hoe or hand pull when weeds are only an inch or two tall takes minutes. Waiting an extra week can turn that same job into a halfhour workout. Regular, short weeding sessions fit well with an IPM approach and prevent weeds from setting seed and multiplying the problem for future years. As you may already be observing, weeds are already germinating and growing this season.
Understanding the types of weeds showing up in the garden can also guide decisions. Annual weeds tend to germinate, grow, and set seed quickly, while perennial weeds come back year after year from established root systems. Perennials like quackgrass or Canada thistle usually require repeated control efforts and patience. Simply pulling the
top growth once often isn’t enough. In those cases, strategies like persistent removal, smothering with mulch, or cutting plants back repeatedly to weaken roots are often more effective longterm approaches.
IPM for weeds isn’t about eliminating every plant that doesn’t belong. It’s about keeping weed pressure low enough that crops can grow without being pushed out. By focusing on prevention, acting early, and understanding what you’re dealing with, weed control becomes much more manageable – and far less frustrating –over the long run.
Grant is the Local Food and Smalls Farms Educator of the University of Illinois Extension.
Another look at hydrogen
By Dr. Robert Vogl, Ph.D. Illinois Renewable Energy Association
Contributor
Throughout the years both governments and corporations have had long range plans for future developments that are not widely known by the public. Some of them eventually become implemented and many merely gather dust on shelves.
From one trusted source we learned that their father who worked as an engineer with a major oil company had secured a patent for a process for the fracking of oil and natural gas in the late 1930s. As conventional sources of oil dwindled after WW II on the US mainland fracking for oil and gas became an important source of energy.
Similarly, hydrogen has long been considered a potential clean energy source which could eventually reduce our reliance on fossil fuels. When we were presenting the IREA’s annual energy fair we had Thorstein Sigfussion make a presentation on Iceland’s vision of becoming the world’s leading hydrogen economy. Sonia and I visited their initial efforts to power some of their economy
with hydrogen focusing on eliminating the importing of fossil fuels for their transportation system. They started with hydrogen powered bus service in Reykjavik, While the initial steps were impressive the full plan was never implemented as technical and market conditions slowed their efforts.
Renewed interest in the utilization of hydrogen continues to be explored. It is seen as a way to decarbonize the energy intensive sectors like steel, cement, fertilizers and transportation. By 2024 some 40 countries were studying ways to use hydrogen in their efforts to meet their clean energy goals.
The earth is known to leak hydrogen from within the earth. An existing water well was found to be releasing enough natural hydrogen in the Bourakebougou field in Mali to power an electric generator to serve a small village.
A global search is on to find clean sources of natural hydrogen produced by the earth itself and has accumulated within the earth. It is estimated that over the last billion years enough hydrogen gas has been produced by the earth’s conti-
nental crust to meet the world’s energy needs for 170,000 years. However, little current scientific understanding exist as to where and how much hydrogen is accumulated in the earth’s crust and its commercial value.
A research exploration strategy was developed by researchers at the University of Oxford, Durham University and the University of Toronto. It includes how hydrogen is produced, the rock types and conditions under which it is produced. They also seek to know how the hydrogen migrates underground from the rocks.
There are many potential areas where natural hydrogen sources could be found within the United States. One area under consideration is the Mid-Continent Rift formed over a billion years ago which curves up from Michigan into Canada and down through Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa and ending in Kansas. It will require more research to determine the existence of hydrogen.
As the exploration of the range of opportunities to secure hydrogen supplies continues Mia Difelice, writing for the food and water watch.org, raises
concerns regarding how hydrogen power represents a new threat to our water supplies. She suggests that renewable energy sources are the real solutions to our climate crisis.
The push for cleaner, safer, sustainable and more efficient energy technologies to power our economy has been slowed by the recent emphasis on fossil fuels. The current war in the middle east has disrupted oil and gas supplies slowing the economy and expanding environmental destruction. If natural occurring hydrogen is found around the globe our fossil fuel dependence could be reduced. It could also lead to a more decentralized, sustainable economy.
Naturally occurring hydrogen could prove beneficial to the economy while having fewer adverse environmental consequences than other methods of securing hydrogen. However it is an addition to the overall push for economic progress that continues to inflict global ecological destruction. Designing an economy that is less energy and resource intensive is essential if we accept the importance of a healthy planet.
Prairie Preservation Society of Ogle County hosts annual Spring Banquet
From Lin Vogl
The Prairie Preservation Society of Ogle County will be hosting its annual Spring Banquet on Sunday, April 19th at Stronghold Center 1922 IL Rt. #2 N., Oregon. The event will begin at 4:30 with a social hour and opportunity to peruse the items for sale from books from Books on First, to native plants and a silent auction. Dinner will be served buffet style and will offer a turkey dinner as
well as a vegetarian option. Following the dinner will be a presentation by Dr. Samuel Randall: “From Prairie to Patient: How Healthy Ecosystems Shape Healthy Communities”
An exploration of how native ecosystems influence human health in Northern Illinois and how healthy landscapes support healthy people. Learn how prairie restoration, biodiversity, and fire ecology shape the landscape of vector-borne
disease – and why predators like foxes and coyotes influence the spread of Lyme disease and how prescribed burning could change the risk of West Nile virus. Join us in April for an engaging look at the surprising connections between prairie conservation and public health.
Dr. Samuel Randall, MD, DTM, FAAFP is a family physician, studies medical entomology, and is an assistant clinical professor at the University of Illinois Chicago as
well as a member of the National School of Tropical Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. He works in clinical practice and teaches medical, professional, and community lectures on One Health, travel medicine, and tropical medicine. Tickets are $45. To reserve your place or for more information please contact Lin at 815-973-4926 (call or text) or lin. vogl@gmail.com. PPSOC is a 501© (3) organization.
Natural Land Institute
Natural Land Institute acquires 149 acres in Ogle County to help protect historic Beach Cemetery Prairie Nature Preserve
From the Natural Land Institute Rockford, Ill. – On March 17, 2026 Natural Land Institute (NLI) closed on 149 acres of land surrounding its 4-acre Beach Cemetery Prairie Nature Preserve (11500 East Big Mound Rd., Davis Junction, IL 61020) in Ogle County, Illinois. Beach Cemetery Prairie is a dedicated Illinois Nature Preserve and contains some of the finest remnant prairie remaining in Illinois, as well as providing a postage stamp of habitat for endangered plant species. Less than one-tenth of one percent of Illinois’ former 22 million acres of prairie remain. These remnants hold valuable plant genetic resources, as well as valuable soil micro-organisms and fungi that will be needed one day to maintain Illinois’ prime farmland. The site also protects the historic settler cemetery with the graves of the Beach family buried in the 1850s.
Alan Branhagen, NLI’s Executive Director said, “The prairie wildflower display at Beach Cemetery Prairie is unparalleled beginning with shooting stars in spring and ending with asters
in fall. It is a place to imagine what the original Illinois landscape looked like. The site is a relic glacier-created mound with a sweeping view to the former railroad tracks – now this open rural landscape will remain as such for future generations to experience.”
NLI was able to purchase the Ogle County land with funds received from the sale of 80 acres of prime farmland that was donated to NLI in 2025. The landowners, who wish to remain anonymous, stipulated that the land could be sold with the proceeds from the sale going to protect land that NLI otherwise wouldn’t be able to protect. In addition, funds from NLI’s Land Acquisition Fund, supported by many donors’ gifts to the fund, were used to fill the gap needed to make the Ogle County land purchase possible.
Long term conservation of such critically endangered habitats and plants requires a larger complex so isolated rare plants do not die out from inbreeding. NLI staff met with the adjacent landowner to ask if he would be a willing seller so that buffer lands could be acquired to help
protect the Nature Preserve’s resources into the future. “The landowner asked how much land would NLI like to buy and our answer was ‘all of it’ if available” said Branhagen. “The adjacent land contains similar gravelly hills and an additional prairie remnant that can be restored to prairie offering long term conservation.”
The landowner, after time considering his options, agreed to sell NLI the entire 149 acres.
The property is 85% farmland but much of it with gravel and shallow to bedrock soils that are not prime farmland. The land also contains two abandoned railroad rights-of-way that are covered with second growth woodland and the north and east boundaries contain hedgerows of habitat. There is a deep ravine on the north side of the property with maturing pines and trees including Black Walnut and Black Cherry. The habitat is great for songbirds to stopover and refuel on their migrations.
NLI will continue with the farm lease until it expires in 2027 and use those proceeds to help restore the land.
Restoration of the remnant non-tilled areas will begin immediately with a priority on the remnant prairie. NLI is developing plans for most of the farmland to remain working lands with regenerative agricultural practices that meld conservation and agriculture. Fields may eventually be converted to native prairie plant seed production or grazing lands to provide habitat for grassland birds (the most declined group of songbirds). Tile drained wet/stream areas may be rewilded for wetland prairie restoration, floodwater storage and water quality improvement.
An open house to tour the property is scheduled for September 9, 2026 from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. The property is otherwise closed to the public until a further date. Watch for volunteer opportunities to participate in restoring the land. Anyone interested in becoming a site steward of this NLI preserve may contact the land conservation organization at 815/964-6666, info@naturalland.org, or visit www.NaturalLand.org for more information.
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ORDINANCE NO. 26-02
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING
RULES, REGULATIONS, CHARGES AND FEES FOR THE USE AND SERVICES OF THE WATERWORKS
SYSTEM OF THE NORTH PARK PUBLIC WATER DISTRICT, WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS
BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY OR-
DAINED by the Board of Trustees of the North Park Public Water District, Winnebago County, Illinois, as follows:
Section 1. That there shall be and there are hereby established Rules and Regulations for services supplied by the water works system of the North Park Public Water District, Winnebago County, Illinois, as follows:
A. PERFORMANCE BOND
Contractors/developers shall provide a performance bond in favor of the North Park Public Water District in an amount equal to the Engineer’s Cost Estimate shown in Schedule A of the IEPA Construction Permit Application. This bond shall guarantee completion of all proposed facilities shown on development plans and permit applications. The bond shall cover the period of 48 months as set forth in the IEPA Construction Permit. Should the proposed facilities not be completed within a 42-month period, the District reserves the right to complete the project and collect on contractor’s/developer’s bond.
Alternative bonding methods (i.e., other agency bonds covering water facilities, etc.) may be accepted at the discretion of the District. Every bond provided for in this Section shall have as security thereon one Surety Company qualified to do business in the State of Illinois and acceptable to the District.
B. MAINTENANCE BOND
Upon completion of proposed improvements, contractors/developers shall provide a maintenance bond in favor of the North Park Public Water District in an amount equal to ten (10) percent of the final contract price. This bond shall guarantee performance by the contractor/developer under Guarantee Warranty requirements detailed in the District’s Standard Specifications on file with the IEPA. This bond shall be furnished upon the District’s final acceptance and prior to submission of the IEPA Operating Permit Application and shall remain in effect for a period of one (1) year thereafter. Alternative bonding methods (i.e., other agency bonds covering water facilities, etc.) may be accepted at the discretion of the District. Every bond provided for in this Section shall have as security thereon one Surety Company qualified to do business in the State of Illinois and acceptable to the District.
C. DEVELOPMENT, CONTRACTS, AMENDMENTS REVIEW & PROCEEDINGS
Applicant/petitioner/contractor/developer shall be responsible for paying for the Professional Services Fee and costs incurred by the District as a part of each Professional Consultants’ performing their Development Review and participation in Development proceedings. No Development Review or Development Proceeding shall commence until the appropriate escrow account has been established and funded and a professional services fee agreement entered into.
D. ESCROW ACCOUNT AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FEE
AGREEMENT
by the District. The applicant/ petitioner/contractor/developer shall deposit such amounts as in accordance with the schedule set forth in Section 2 and an overall cost estimate of the Professional Services Required for the project.
2. Applicant/petitioner/contractor/developer shall enter into a “Professional Services Fee Agreement (hereinafter referred to as the “Agreement”).
3. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Section, the District General Manager shall have the right to adjust any escrow deposit amount or agreement, when warranted.
4. No construction work of any kind shall be performed on any proposed water main or other Water District improvement without an IEPA construction permit and the expressed permission of the District. The design shall be in accordance with the North Park Public Water District Standard Specifications, the Ten State Standards and the latest edition of the Standard Specification for Sewer and Water main Construction in Illinois.
5. Individual existing residential/homeowner properties on less than one acre in size, requesting to connect to the system and when it does not require any Professional Staff determination, the requirement of an Escrow Account can be waived by the General Manager.
E. PAYMENT OF FEES, BALANCE OF ACCOUNT
Upon submission of invoices for services by a Professional Consultant deemed necessary by the District, the District shall pay said invoice out of the specified escrow account. At such time as the balance of the specified escrow account reaches twenty-five percent (25%) of the original amount deposited, the District may require that an additional sum of money be deposited in the escrow account, inclusive of the present balance in the specified escrow account, which could equal or exceed the amount originally required by the District.
F. GOOD STANDING ACCOUNT STATUS
The District will conduct a monthly reconciliation of escrow account and forward its findings to applicant/petitioner. Should the account balance in escrow fall below the required amount, District shall notify the applicant/ petitioner/contractor/developer of the same and escrow account brought into good standing by applicant / petitioner / contractor / developer. Any deficiency shall be paid to the Water District prior to the issuance or release of an IEPA construction permit, NPPWD Connection Permit, or service connection to the water system.
G. REFUNDS
Upon a determination being made by the District that payment of all Professional Service Fees and costs associated with a particular project or request has been made, any balance remaining in the escrow account shall be returned to the applicant / petitioner / contractor / developer within ninety (90) days of such determination.
Section 2. That there shall be and there are hereby established charges and fees for the use of and for the service supplied by the waterworks system of the North Park Public Water District, Winnebago County, Illinois, as follows:
A. CONNECTION FEES
1. New Service Permit Deposit: $350.00 each
1. In order to secure payment by the contractor/developer for any Professional Services Fee and costs incurred by the District, an escrow account (hereinafter referred to as “escrow account”) will be created and maintained
deficiencies*.
*Note: It is the District’s intent to have all new service installations completed and approved within six months of the substantial completion of the building. In the event the permittee fails to pass final inspection within this given time, or the property is sold prior to the six month periods completion, the District reserves the right to make any and all corrections and retain this deposit. Any costs for these corrections will be charged at Time and Material charges**, if costs beyond the deposit value are incurred, they will be billed to the owner of the property, payment will be required before the property can change hands.
2. Permit Fee: $225.00 each
The fee shall be payable upon issuance of the required Water Connection Permit and shall cover the initial installation inspection of the service connection. All connections shall remain open for inspection.
Failure to keep the connection open for inspection may result in the District requiring re-excavation of the service connection at the plumber’s expense. Permittee must give notice that the property is plumbed and ready for a meter to be installed, and said notice must be given at least 10 business days prior to property changing hands.
New Service Permits shall expire after 365 days of issuance.
If after 365 days from the date the permit was issued the service line to the permitted property has not been installed the permit will be considered void. The permit fee will be retained by the District, however the permit deposit will be returned to the permittee if said permit is void.
cost of the meter will be based upon the actual cost of the meter or materials and installation labor plus 10%**.
The Meter Charges shall be payable upon issuance of the required New Water Service Permit. Properties occupied without a North Park Public Water District meter installed will be in violation of this Ordinance and are subject to a minimum fine of $400. For any customers (both residential and commercial) wanting to upsize the meter after it has been installed, the full cost of the new meter will be owed prior to the upsized meter being installed.
In instances where a 5/8” or 3/4” meter was installed, a prorated discount for the cost of the 5/8” or 3/4” meter will be applied based on 10 years of useful life of the meter.
In instances where a 1” or larger meter was installed, a prorated discount for the cost of the 1” or larger meter will be applied based on 10 years of useful life.
6. Recapture Fee (if applicable) Recapture fee will be dictated by the conditions of an intergovernmental agreement whereby a water stub had been installed and paid for by another government entity.
B. RESPONSIBILITY FOR MAIN CONNECTION AND SERVICE LINE ACTIVATION
application has been accepted and assign a hydrant meter for pickup. A hydrant meter deposit is required prior to the meter being provided to the Customer.
2. Installation and Use
The Customer is responsible for supplying their own hose, and for complying with all Air Gap and Backflow Prevention Requirements when connecting to the public water supply (standard detail for air gaps and backflow prevention requirements will be provided with the application).
The hydrant meter is only permitted to be used at the locations noted in the permit. Identification of meter usage on hydrants other than those noted on the hydrant meter rental agreement will result in fines. Additionally, failure to comply with this requirement may result in rejection of any future hydrant meter rental.
3. Meter Reading and Reporting
The Customer is required to contact North Park Water with monthly meter readings and for payment of the monthly billing statements.
Vac Trailer $97.58 per hr.
Portable Equipment (pumps, saws, generator etc.)
$20.00 per hr.
** Material or rented equipment charges are calculated at cost or rate plus 10%
Professional Service Fees:
Initial Plan Review
Revised Plan Review
$500 - $7,500
$500 - $7,500
Construction Observation/Watermain Inspection
$2,000 - $10,000
Project Plan Modeling (per plan)
GIS/GPS Services
Fire Flow Testing
$500 - $3,000
$500 - $3,000
$500 - $3,000
E. Miscellaneous Charges: Delinquent Shutoff, per occurrence
$75.00 each
Payment for 12-month history report, per account $5.00 each
F. Returned check (i.e., NSF, Account Closed) $26.00 each
Final Reading/Closeout Fee
Rush Closeout Fee
$37.50 each
$75.00 each
Penalty on water bills not paid within 21 days of billing 10%
than the prevailing rates of wages to all laborers, workmen, and mechanics performing work under this contract, and shall comply with the requirements of the IL Wages of Employees on Public Works Act (820 ILCS 130/1-12).
Bid No. 26-2375 2026 Seal Coating Services at Various Rockford Park District Locations
Pre-Bid Conference: Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 10:00 a.m., Webbs Norman Center, Director’s Conference Room, 401 S. Main St., Rockford, IL 61101
Bid Opening: Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., via Zoom BY: Owen Carter, Secretary 27149R TRRT 4/1 n n n PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE FOR PROPOSAL
Multiple Family Residential District from the required 33 feet down to 25 feet for the platted lots on the property commonly known as 78XX Cherryvale North Boulevard, Cherry Valley, IL 61016 and with PIN 12-35-226-005. Filed by Youssi Investments, LLC
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 Planning and Zoning Commission.
Dated: March 27, 2026 /s/ Aaron Szeto, Village Attorney To be published in the Rock River Times on or about April 1, 2026. 27150R TRRT 4/1
Public Notices
Shall be assessed for all new water service installations to ensure the integrity of the water service line during the construction process. Once landscaping is complete and final inspection is passed, the District shall refund this deposit in its entirety, unless additional cost has been incurred by the District to address any
3. System Development Charge 1-inch
1.5-inch
2-inch
3-inch
4-inch
6-inch
8-inch
10-inch
12-inch
$3,631
$4,032
$5,108
$6,057
$8,084
$14,826
$20,905
$27,660
$45,232
All services shall be, at a minimum, 1-inch. The System Development Charge for Apartments (served by a single meter), including modular (mobile) home developments and Commercial business/office, motel, manufacturing, or other commercial building (served by a single meter) shall be based upon the size of the water service or fire service, whichever is larger.
The System Developmental Charge shall be paid at the time of Water District approval of new water service construction permit applications (IEPA, if applicable) or new water service application (NPPWD).
4. Water Stub Fee (if applicable)
A. Single family residential service (plus meter charge): $3,631
B. Up to 1” commercial service (plus meter charge): $5,108 Over 1” commercial service (minimum $5,108): Time and Materials**
The “Connection Fees” do not include surface restoration costs to utility easements or right-of-way areas. These additional costs, if any, will be the responsibility of the subscriber. “Connection Fees” include a water service line installed to the nearest private property line and does not include the cost of the meter. “Connection Fees” include materials and labor for a maximum service distance of 75 feet. Any service footage greater than the maximum will be subject to time and material charges**. Time and material charges** will also apply for all service installations when the frost depth is greater than 12 inches.
5. Water Meter Charge
C. For all meters (both residential and commercial, size determined by Water District), the
In instances where a subscriber is responsible for tapping the District’s water main to establish a connection to a service line, the subscriber must ensure the tap is performed properly and in accordance with District standards. If the service line is installed but the associated development or structure is not connected and activated within a reasonable time as determined by the District, and a subsequent review or inspection reveals that the service line was improperly connected due to an unsuccessful or faulty main tap performed by the subscriber, all costs for repair, re-tapping, or corrective work shall be the sole responsibility of the subscriber. The District shall not be liable for any delays in water service or damages resulting from an improper tap made by or on behalf of the subscriber. Additionally, the District reserves the right to suspend or deny water service until the connection meets all requirements and associated fees for correction have been paid in full.
C. WATER MAIN INSPECTION FEES
For all new construction projects, developers shall be responsible to reimburse the District for inspection services during the construction of the water system being installed by themselves or their contractor. In addition, this fee shall also be applicable when contractors are working near the District’s water system and its appurtenances so as to require close inspection of the construction process in order to protect the District’s facilities. The inspection fee will be based upon actual time spent on the project multiplied by the published labor rates (regular time and overtime). The inspection fee will be payable upon completion of the project and prior to an IEPA Water Operating Permit being issued. Estimated Construction Observation costs will be included in the Professional Services Fee Agreement and the aforementioned escrow account.
D. HYDRANT METER RENTALS
1. Rental Agreement Requirements
Any individual or organization must complete a Hydrant Meter Rental Agreement and provide a photo ID (of the primary renter).
The approval process may take up to 1-2 business days to complete and is subject to the availability of a hydrant meter.
If approved, North Park Water will notify the applicant that the
Monthly service fees and usage will be billed each month during the rental period. Failure to pay may result in the removal of the hydrant meter and termination of the agreement. Customer must return all meter equipment no later than 30 days before the Hydrant Agreement expires.
4. Deposit, Rates, Fees and Penalties
Deposit - A deposit for the rental of a temporary hydrant meter is required prior to the hydrant meter being provided to the customer. The rental deposit will be calculated at the current cost to replace the meter and all components, labor, and a 10% administration fee.
Monthly Meter Charge - Customer shall pay to the District a monthly meter fee at double the current rate for monthly commercial meter rates.
Monthly Base and Consumption Charge - In addition, Customer shall pay for all water discharged through the temporary hydrant meter at double the current commercial usage rate as well as the monthly base charge currently in effect.
Replacement - Customer shall pay for the replacement of the meter if deemed lost as well as any damage which occurs to the meter during the rental period at the current rate for the replacement of the meter and or parts.
Any damage to the meter or its components must be reported to North Park Water immediately and returned for inspection and/ or replacement. Any misuse of the device, damage to the metering components, any other action that results in damage to the meter or obtaining water without use of the meter will result in fines & fees as provided in our Rules & Regulations.
5. Enforcement
North Park Water reserves the right to withdraw permission to use the hydrant meter in fire, weather, or water shortage emergencies or if the meter is being used in violation of this section or utilization is extended to others not specified in the application.
E. OTHER CHARGES
Penalty on statement charges over 30 days on unpaid balances
1.5% per month
Inter-agency meter reading services
$0.78 per read
Section 3. Additional Fines and Penalties: Any violation of this ordinance not otherwise provided for herein, shall be punished by a fine of not less than one-hundred dollars ($100.00) and not more than five- hundred dollars ($500.00); and in addition, thereto, the District shall not issue permits of any kind within its jurisdiction to the offending party until the said party has complied with the provisions of this ordinance.
Section 4. The District reserved the right to withhold New Service Permits if circumstances regarding other permits to a permittee warrant such withholding.
Section 5. Applicable legal fees for any required collection proceedings will be added to amounts due.
Section 6. All ordinances, resolutions or orders, or parts thereof, in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance are, to the extent of such conflict, hereby repealed.
Section 7. If any section, paragraph, clause or provision of this ordinance shall be held invalid, the invalidity of such section, paragraph, clause or provision shall not affect any of the other provisions of this ordinance.
Section 8. This ordinance shall be published within 30 days after its adoption and shall become effective a minimum of 10 days after such publication as provided by law. Passed this March 25, 2026. /s/ Deborah Nelson Deborah Nelson, Chairman of the Board of Trustees North Park Public Water District ATTEST: /s/ Kelly Saunders Kelly Saunders, Secretary Published: April 1, 2026 Effective: May 1, 2026 27148R TRRT 4/1 n n n LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE is hereby given that the Rockford Park District intends to contract for the following items and services; specifications are on file with Demandstar.com.
The Rockford Park District is seeking qualified contractors to perform the annual district wide asphalt crack fill, seal coating and striping for 2026.
Bids will be opened online via Zoom. Link to the Zoom opening is provided on the cover page of the bid document. The Rockford Park District reserves the unrestricted right to reject any or all bids received, to waive or not to waive any informality, or to accept the bid considered to be in the best interest of the Park District. Contractor shall not pay less
Rock Valley College is receiving Proposals for Moving and Storage Services (RFP# 26-04-D09). Proposal documents with submittal instructions may be found on the College Website link: https://rockvalleycollege.edu/ about/college-information/ bid-information-and-vendors
Opening date and time for Proposal submissions will be April 16, 2026 at 2:00 P.M. All submittals must be mailed per Proposal instructions.
Specific questions may be directed to: Karen Kerr, Director of Business Services Rock Valley College k.kerr@rockvalleycollege.edu 27151R TRRT 4/1 n n n
VILLAGE OF CHERRY VALLEY, ILLINOIS NOTICE OF PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION HEARING KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS that on April 15, 2026 at 6:30 PM., the PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION for the Village of Cherry Valley, Illinois, shall convene at the Village Hall, 806 East State Street, Cherry Valley, Illinois, to address the following request:
1. To consider a Text Amendment to Section 82-281(d) of the Village’s Code of Ordinances regarding Special Uses in the IL Industrial Zoning District to allow for Accessory Parking Lots. Filed by the Village of Cherry Valley.
2. 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.
3. A request for a Special Use Permit issued under the Code of Ordinances for the Village of Cherry Valley, Illinois, Section 82-281(d) regarding the Special Use for an Accessory Parking Lot in the IL Industrial Zoning District for the property commonly known as 3576 S. Mulford Road, Rockford, IL and with PIN 16-10-101-003. Filed by D.M. Clark Companies, Inc.
4. To consider a map amendment from the R3 Multiple Family Residential District to the R4 Multiple Family Residential District for the property commonly known as 78XX Cherryvale North Boulevard, Cherry Valley, IL 61016 and with PIN 12-35-226-005. Filed by Youssi Investments, LLC
5. To consider the Preliminary Plat of the Townhomes of Cherry Valley for the property commonly known as 78XX Cherryvale North Boulevard, Cherry Valley, IL 61016 and with PIN 12-35-226-005. Filed by Youssi Investments, LLC
6. To consider a variance to Section 82-204(d)(1) of the Village’s Code of Ordinances, to reduce the the front yard setback in the R4
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NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION
Northern Illinois Lightning Athletics LLC, a limited liability company organized under Illinois law, with its registered office at 6075 Lothian CT, Loves Park, IL 61111, is dissolving. All claims must be submitted in writing to the above address within 90 days of first publication.
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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 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 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 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 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
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WINNEBAGO COUNTYROCKFORD, ILLINOIS Pennymac Loan Services, LLC PLAINTIFF
Vs.
Tracey A. Vendegna; Michael J. Vendegna; United States of AmericaSecretary of Housing and Urban Development; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants
DEFENDANTS No. 2025-FC-0000497
NOTICE BY PUBLICATION
NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU:
Tracey A. Vendegna
Michael J. Vendegna
Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants
That this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 3653 Casandra Drive Rockford, IL 61114 and which said Mortgage was made by:
Tracey A. Vendegna the Mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as Nominee for Universal Lending Corporation, as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Winnebago County, Illinois, as Document No. 20151007750 modified with 2025017174; and for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law and that the said suit is now pending.
NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this Court, Thomas A. Klein Clerk of the Circuit Court 400 West State Street, Room 108 Rockford, IL 61101 on or before April 17, 2026, A DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU AT ANY TIME AFTER THAT DAY AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRAYER OF SAID COMPLAINT.
CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100 Burr Ridge, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 DuPage # 15170 Winnebago # 531 Our File No. 14-25-08006
NOTE: This law firm is a debt collector. I3283574 P27110R TRRT 4/1 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS ROCKET MORTGAGE, LLC
F/K/A QUICKEN LOANS, LLC
F/K/A QUICKEN LOANS INC. Plaintiff, -v.-
LUCAS HENDRICKS et al Defendant 2025-FC-0000354 NOTICE OF SALE
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 11, 2025, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on April 17, 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: LOT THIRTY-THREE (33) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF MEADOWDALE EAST SUBDIVISION, BEING A SUB-
DIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTH HALF (1/2) OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 32, TOWNSHIP
45 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL
MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 27 OF PLATS ON PAGE 199 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS.
Commonly known as 7706 ORION ST, LOVES PARK, IL 61111
Property Index No. 08-32106-040
The real estate is improved with a residence.
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.
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 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.
You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.
For information, examine the court file, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 (630) 794-9876
THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION
One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE
You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc. com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.
CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100
BURR RIDGE IL, 60527
630-794-5300
E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com
Attorney File No. 14-25-05726
Attorney ARDC No. 00468002
Case Number: 2025-FC-0000354
TJSC#: 45-3182
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-0000354
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n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS
WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, AS OWNER TRUSTEE OF THE RESIDENTIAL CREDIT OPPORTUNITIES TRUST X-B
Plaintiff, v. UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF JOHNNY F. COX, DECEASED; ISAAC COX; JOHNNY COX, JR; AMY SILVESTRI, SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR JOHNNY F. COX, DECEAESED; CHERRELL N. COX; JENNIFER A. COX A/K/A JENNIFER A. SCHAFER; SHANTATE L. YOUNG; JOHNMAYA COX; KRISTIN A. COX; DAVID M. COX; ANTHONY L. COX; HALEY JORDAN COX; ALEXIS N. COX; UNKNOWN OWNERS; AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS.
Defendants. No. 2023-FC-0000453 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION
The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to the following: Jennifer A. Cox a/k/a Jennifer A. Schafer, Kristin A. Cox, Thomas Anderson, Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Johnny F. Cox, Deceased, and 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 SEVEN (7) AS DESIGNATED UPON PLAT NO. 1 OF SHILOH ESTATES BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE EAST HALF (1/2) OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 15, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH. RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH IS RECORDED IN BOOK 35 OF PLATS ON PAGE 386 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE, IN WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS, EXCEPTING THE NORTH TEN (10) FEET THEREOF; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS.
PIN: 12-15-379-007
Common address: 6420 Guilford Road, Rockford, IL 61107. 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 April 17, 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 Repple (6296271)
Kimberly Padjen (6195074)
Lavelle Law LTD. 1933 N Meacham Rd Ste 600, Schaumburg, IL 60173 (847) 705-7555
sdaday@lavellelaw.com jrepple@lavellelaw.com kpadjen@lavellelaw.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 child care service business in said County and State under the name of Twilight Child Care Service at the following post office addresses: 1327 Wagner Ave., Rockford, IL 61103; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Christina Ann Loudermilk
SIGNED: Christina Ann Loudermilk 3/9/26
Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 9th day of March, A.D. 2026. Lori Gummow, County Clerk
Teresa Bravo, Deputy Clerk 27119R TRRT 4/1
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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 custom art business in said County and State under the name of Howard Art Studios at the following post office addresses: 429 Pershing Ave., Machesney Park, IL 61115; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Elizabeth Rose Howard
SIGNED: Elizabeth Rose Howard 3/10/26
Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 10th day of March, A.D. 2026. Lori Gummow, County Clerk
Teresa Bravo, Deputy Clerk 27120R TRRT 4/1
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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 residential/commercial cleaning business in said County and State under the name of Leave It To Me at the following post office addresses: 1830 Warren Rd., Rockford, IL 61108; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Amber
Ann White
SIGNED: Amber Ann White 3/12/26
Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 12th day of March, A.D. 2026. Lori Gummow, County Clerk
Teresa Bravo, Deputy Clerk 27121R TRRT 4/1
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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 hair braiding and selling goods business in said County and State under the name of Liz Ventures at the following post office addresses: 529 Marquette Rd., Machesney Park, IL 61115; that the true and real full names of all
persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Laure Pole
SIGNED: Laure Pole 1/29/26
Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 29th day of January, A.D. 2026. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Krystal Soto, Deputy Clerk 27122R TRRT 4/1
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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 business in said County and State under the name of Olive Aurelia Beauty Studio at the following post office addresses: 129 Phelps Ave., Suite 508, Rockford, IL 61108; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Megan Irene Smith
SIGNED: Megan Irene Smith 3/12/26
Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 12th day of March, A.D. 2026. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Lisa Nolley, Deputy Clerk 27123R TRRT 4/1
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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 construction business in said County and State under the name of Xavier’s Crews Renovations at the following post office addresses: 4855 E. State St., Rockford, IL 61108; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Octavio Xavier Flores
SIGNED: Octavio Xavier Flores 3/12/26
Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 12th day of March, A.D. 2026. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Lisa Nolley, Deputy Clerk 27124R TRRT 4/1
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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 landscaping business in said County and State under the name of Jrs Landscaping and Lawn Care Inc. at the following post office addresses: 3028 Gladstone Ave., Rockford, IL 61101; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Maria Del Carmen Galindo; Leopoldo Jesus Ochoa Hernandez
SIGNED: Maria Del Carmen Galindo 3/13/26
SIGNED: Leopoldo Jesus Ochoa Hernandez 3/13/26
Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 13th day of March, A.D. 2026. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Ariel Rosas, Deputy Clerk 27125R TRRT 4/1
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 JOYCE A. ERICKSON, Deceased. Case No. 2026-PR-60
CLAIMS NOTICE
Notice is given of the death of JOYCE A. ERICKSON. Letters of Office were issued on March 10, 2026, to Mary B. Ennis, who is the Independent Executor of the Estate. The attorney for the Estate is Ryan T. Straw, Reno & Zahm LLP, 2902 McFarland Road, Suite 400, Rockford, Illinois 61107. Claims may be filed on or
before September 18, 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 as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated shall be barred. Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk Probate Division at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 W. State Street, Rockford, Illinois 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 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 11th day of March 2026.
RENO & ZAHM LLP By: /s/ Ryan T. Straw Attorney for Mary B. Ennis, Independent Executor Ryan T. Straw (#6297723) RENO & ZAHM LLP 2902 McFarland Road, Suite 400 Rockford, IL 61107 (815) 987-4050 rts@renozahm.com 27116R TRRT 4/1 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 MICHAEL F. ANDERSON Deceased. Case No. 2025-PR-0000221 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of MICHAEL F. ANDERSON Letters of Office were issued on March 10, 2026, to B. RENEE ANDERSON, 11731 Ventura Blvd., Machesney Park, IL 61115, who is the Executor of the Estate. The attorney for the Estate is MICHAEL J. SCHAPPERT, HolmstromKennedyPC, 800 North Church Street, Rockford, Illinois 61103.
Claims against the Estate may be filed on or before September 18, 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 ClerkProbate Division, at 400 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61101, or with the Estate legal representative, or both.
Copies of claims filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office - Probate Division must be mailed or delivered to the Estate legal representative and to his attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed.
Dated: March 11, 2026
B. RENEE ANDERSON, Independent Executor of the Estate of MICHAEL F. ANDERSON Deceased
HolmstromKennedyPC Their Attorneys By: /s/ Michael J. Schappert
Michael J. Schappert
Attorney Michael J. Schappert HolmstromKennedyPCARDC #3128183
Attorney for Independent Executor
800 N. Church Street
Rockford, IL 61103 (815) 962-7071
mjs@hkrockford.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 barbershop business in said County and State under the name of Brandenblurrz at the following post office addresses: 317 Whittemore Dr., South Beloit, IL 61080; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Branden Andrew Figueroa SIGNED: Branden Andrew Figueroa 3/3/26
Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 3rd day of March, A.D. 2026. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Krystal Soto, Deputy Clerk 27138R TRRT 4/8 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO MARTIN EXTERIORS., an Illinois corporation, Plaintiff, vs. ALICIA D. FORD, TYRONE PHILLIPS, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., CHERRY CREEK MORTGAGE CO., INC., ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, UNKNOWN OWNERS and UNKNOWN TENANTS
Defendants. No. 2026-CH-29 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION AS TO UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS
The requisite Affidavit for Publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to UNKNOWN OWNERS, NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS and UNKNOWN TENANTS, Defendants in the above-entitled action, that a complaint for foreclosure and other relief has been commenced in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Illinois by said Plaintiff against you and other Defendants, praying for foreclosure of the Contractor’s Notice and Claim for Mechanics Lien recorded on December 9, 2025 as Document No. 2025032083 on the premises legally described as follows: Common Address: 201 Waveland Ave., Rockford, Winnebago County, IL P.I.N.: 11-21-158-010
Legal Description: Lots One (1) and Two (2) as designated upon the Final Plat of Lincolnwood Estates, being a Resubdivision of part of Lots 1 and 3 in the County Clerk’s Plat of the West Half (1/2) of Section 21, Township 44 North, Range 1 East of the Third Principal Meridian, the Plat of which Subdivision is recorded in Book 45 of Plats on Page 167 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois.
The lienor is: MARTIN EXTERIORS, INC. The owner of record is: ALICIA D. FORD NOW, THEREFORE, unless you, UNKNOWN OWNERS, NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS and UNKNOWN TENANTS, Defendants, file your answer to the complaint for foreclosure in this cause or otherwise make your appearance therein in the Circuit Court of the 17th Judicial Circuit, Winnebago County, Illinois, held in the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 W. State St., Rockford, IL 61101, on or before June 25, 2026
at 9:15 a.m. which is thirty (30) days after the last date of publication, default may be entered against you and each of you at any time after that day and a judgment for foreclosure entered in accordance with the prayer of the complaint for foreclosure.
Thomas A. Klein, Circuit Clerk
Elizabeth M. Groncki-Boger (6283004)
Attorney for Plaintiff DERANGO & CAIN, LLC 120 W. State Street, Suite 303 Rockford, Illinois 61101 (815)962-5490
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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 sale of custom printed apparel business in said County and State under the name of Viktory Apparel at the following post office addresses: 11382 Valerian Way, Roscoe, IL 61073; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Scott Michael Stonehocker
SIGNED: Scott Michael Stonehocker 3/17/26
Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 17th day of March, A.D. 2026. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Krystal Soto, Deputy Clerk 27139R TRRT 4/8 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 resale items business in said County and State under the name of Bobbyz Bargainz at the following post office addresses: 106 N. Benton St., Winnebago, IL 61088; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Bob Johnson SIGNED: Bob Johnson 3/18/26
Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 18th day of March, A.D. 2026. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Mary McRae, Deputy Clerk 27140R TRRT 4/8 n n n PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS, FIRST COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION, Plaintiff, vs. CHARLES HORTON JR, Defendant, No. 2025-LM-125
The requisite Affidavit for Publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you, Charles Horton, Jr., 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 27135R TRRT 4/8
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
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 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
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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
n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
WINNEBAGO COUNTY, 400 WEST STATE STREET, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS
ESTATE OF James Prunty, DECEASED.
26 PR 15
Notice is given of the death of the above named decedent. Letters of office were issued to Chris Irving, 610 Overland Trail, Rockford, Illinois 61101, as Independent Administrator, whose attorney of record is Terrence E. Davey, Malman Law, 205 West Randolph Street, Suite 1700, Chicago, Illinois 60606.
Notice is given to James Prunty, III, Heir of the Decedent whose name or address is not stated in the petition for independent administration that an order was entered on March 18, 2026, granting independent administration of the estate. This means that the administrator will not have to obtain court orders of filed estate papers in court during probate. The estate will be administered without court supervision unless interested persons ask the court to become involved.
Claims against the estate may be filed with the clerk or with the representative, or both, on or before September 25, 2026, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by section 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.
E-filing is now mandatory for documents in civil cases with limited exemptions. To e-file, you must first create an account with an e-filing service provider. Visit http://efile.illinoiscourts.gov/service-providers.htm to learn more
and to select a service provider. If you need additional help or have trouble e-filing, visit http://www.illinoiscourts.gov/FAQ/gethelp.asp.
Terrence E. Davey
Malman Law
205 West Randolph Street, Suite 1700
Chicago, Illinois 60606
(312)629-0099
I3283863
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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 welding business in said County and State under the name of Rock River Welding Service at the following post office addresses: 6510 N. 2nd St., Loves Park, IL 61111; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Hamonangan Rendi Siregar
SIGNED: Hamonangan Rendi Siregar 3/20/26
Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 20th day of March, A.D. 2026. Lori Gummow, County Clerk
Teresa Bravo, Deputy Clerk 27141R TRRT 4/8 n n n PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS, FIRST COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION, Plaintiff, vs. MERCEDES HANLEY, Defendant, No. 2025-LM-124.
The requisite Affidavit for Publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you, Mercedes Hanley, 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 by April 19th, 2026, 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 27117R TRRT 4/1
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE:
The following self-storage cube contents containing household and other goods will be sold by CubeSmart Asset Management, LLC as Agent for Owner #4952, 7102 Rock Valley Parkway Loves Park, IL 61111 to satisfy a lien on April 16, 2026 at approx. 12:00pm at www. storagetreasures.com.
Cube D27 Nate Alexander; Cube G03 Jenny Zammuto-Williams; Cube M17 Justin Springer; Cube CC31 Debi Sanchez.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE:
The following self-storage cube contents containing household and other goods will be sold by CubeSmart Asset Management, LLC as Agent for Owner #6151, 6210 Forest Hills Road Loves Park, IL 61111 to satisfy a lien on April 16, 2026 at approx. 12:30pm at www. storagetreasures.com.
Cube 28 Paul Altena; Cube 126B Cynthia T. Treadwell; Cube 430 Javar Puckett; Cube 455 Maia Hernandez; Cube 518 Nashawn Nevlis; Cube 535 Jessie Garner; Cube 613 Taylor Tvedt.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE:
The following self-storage cube contents containing household
and other goods will be sold by
CubeSmart Asset Management, LLC as Agent for Owner #6150, 4548 American Road Rockford, IL 61109 to satisfy a lien on April 16, 2026 at approx. 11:30am at www. storagetreasures.com.
Cube 713 Lorenzo Taylor; Cube 1424 Dree Lynn; Cube 4216 Paulette Wilkins; Cube 4220 Noreen Ioapo; Cube 4276 David Keltner; Cube 5720 Lecia Wade.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE:
The following self-storage cube contents containing household and other goods will be sold by
CubeSmart Asset Management, LLC as Agent for Owner #6153, 4560 Stenstrom Road Rockford, IL 61109 to satisfy a lien on April 16, 2026 at approx. 11:30am at www. storagetreasures.com.
Cube S24 Alphonzo Heath; Cube S9091 James Fijak.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE:
The following self-storage cube contents containing household and other goods will be sold by
CubeSmart Asset Management, LLC as Agent for Owner #6148, 4300 Interstate Blvd Loves Park. IL 61111 to satisfy a lien on April 16, 2026 at approx. 1:00pm at www. storagetreasures.com.
Cube 21 Max Walters; Cube 27 Teva Moore; Cube 42 Abraham Martinez; Cube 78 Bonnie Fuzzell; Cube 164 Mary Peterson; Cube 213 Paula Heille; Cube 258 Mary Peterson; Cube 333 Max Walters; Cube 357 Tomas Arjona; Cube 390 Priscila Ramirez; Cube 154 Tamika Brown.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE:
The following self-storage cube contents containing household and other goods will be sold by CubeSmart Asset Management, LLC as Agent for Owner #6152. 3015 N. Main St. Rockford, IL 61103 to satisfy a lien on April 16, 2026 at approx. 12:00pm at www.storagetreasures.com.
Cube A33 Robert Walsh; Cube A70 Katherine Collins; Cube A185 Jon Dunk; Cube B17 Diane Soto; Cube B116 Diane Soto; Cube B192 Harold Warren; Cube B267 Brandon Tillery; Cube D13 Anika Williams; Cube E1 Ericka Potter; Cube E9 John Murray.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE:
The following self-storage cube contents containing household and other goods will be sold by CubeSmart Asset Management. LLC as Agent for Owner #6146, 7511 Vandiver Road Rockford, IL 61112 to satisfy a lien on April 16. 2026 at approx. 11:00am at www. storagetreasures.com.
Cube H14 Angela Perez; Cube J25 Brenda PonceDeLeon; Cube R49 Veronica Contreras.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE:
The following self-storage cube contents containing household and other goods will be sold by CubeSmart Asset Management, LLC as Agent for Owner #5754, 3780 E. State St. Rockford, IL 61108 to satisfy a lien on April 16, 2026 at approx. 11:00am at www.storagetreasures.com.
Cube 151 Delena Perry; Cube 152 Emmanuel White;
Cube 172 Theresa Dean; Cube 260 Jessie Robert. 27133R TRRT 4/1 n n n
NOTICE OF MECHANIC’S LIEN
TO: Baymont Transport, Inc.
Make and Model: 2001 Wabash National Trailer
VIN: 1JJV532WXIL749678
Amount due and owing: $6,042.00
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Midwest Trailer Repair Services, Inc. claims a Mechanic’s Lien on the above trailer for services rendered. Midwest Trailer Repair Services, Inc., intends to enforce its Mechanic’s Lien pursuant to Chapter 770 ILCS 45/1 et seq. and 90/1 et seq. Unless the property is redeemed within 30 days of this publication, the property will
be sold at public auction to the highest bidder at 2123 Nimtz Road, Loves Park, IL 61111 on April 24, 2026 at 10:00 A.M. 27136R TRRT 4/8 n n n 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.
All rights reserved without prejudice. 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
ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO
This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a surplus refund business in said County and State under the name of Surplus Refund Group at the following post office addresses: 5655 Shale Dr., Loves Park, IL 61111; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Donald Jay Lamasky
SIGNED: Donald Jay Lamasky 3/20/26
Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 20th day of March, A.D. 2026. Lori Gummow, County Clerk
Teresa Bravo, Deputy Clerk 27142R TRRT 4/8 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 kids camp business in said County and State under the name of Courageous Kids Ministry at the following post office addresses: 3432 N. Winnebago Rd., Winnebago, IL 61088; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Valerie Lyn Abramat; Andreas Gerhard Abramat
SIGNED: Valerie Lyn Abramat 3/23/26
SIGNED: Andreas Gerhard Abramat 3/23/26
Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 23rd day of March, A.D. 2026. Lori Gummow, County Clerk
Mary McRae, Deputy Clerk 27145R TRRT 4/8 n n n
ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION
STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO
This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a landscaping business in said County and State under the name of Robles General Services at the following post office addresses: 1922 10th Ave., Rockford, IL 61104; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Miguel Angel Gonzalez; Glorielys E Querales
SIGNED: Miguel Angel Gonzalez 2/23/26
SIGNED: Glorielys E Querales 2/23/26
Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 23rd day of February, A.D. 2026. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Teresa Bravo, Deputy Clerk 27143R TRRT 4/8 n n n
ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO
This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a retail business in said County and State under the name of HM Trading Post at the following post office addresses: 3432 N. Winnebago Rd., Winnebago, IL 61088; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Andreas Gerhard Abramat; Valerie Lyn Abramat
SIGNED: Andreas Gerhard Abramat 3/23/26
SIGNED: Valerie Lyn Abramat 3/23/26
Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 23rd day of March, A.D. 2026. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Teresa Bravo, Deputy Clerk 27144R TRRT 4/8
n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS ROCKET MORTGAGE, LLC F/K/A QUICKEN LOANS, LLC F/K/A QUICKEN LOANS INC. Plaintiff, -v.- LUCAS HENDRICKS et al Defendant 2025-FC-0000354 NOTICE OF SALE
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 11, 2025, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on April 17, 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 7706 ORION ST, LOVES PARK, IL 61111 Property Index No. 08-32-106-040
The real estate is improved with a residence.
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.
Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption.
The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.
If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).
IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER
OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.
You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.
For information, examine the court file, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 (630) 794-9876
THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION
One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE
You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.
CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE IL, 60527 630-794-5300
E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com
Attorney File No. 14-25-05726
Attorney ARDC No. 00468002
Case Number: 2025-FC-0000354
TJSC#: 45-3182
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-0000354 I3283456
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P27111R TRRT 4/1
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 judg-
ment 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 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. I3284400
P27146R TRRT 4/15 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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Crossword THEME: FILL-IN-THE-BLANKS
Across 1. Double’s trick
6. Pick
9. Marching band member
13. North one or South one, in Asia
14. Morse Code dash
15. Root of iris
16. Indian black tea
17. Mother lode stuff
18. Disinclined
19. *Mad as a ____
21. *Fit as a ____
23. Pilgrimage to Mecca
24. *____ A Sketch
25. R&R destination
28. Table, in Mexico
30. Aerie baby
35. Otter’s den
37. *____ as a button
39. Type of union
40. Axillary, in biology
41. *Bored to ____
43. Fit of shivering
44. Treated with calcium hydroxide
46. Recipe amt.
47. Not fiction
48. *Lawrence and
DiCaprio movie “Don’t ____ ____”
50. Like some hard times
52. *To the ____ degree
53. Not less
55. *Hi-____ graphics
57. *Fly off the ____
60. *Storm in a ____
63. Louisiana swamp
64. *”____ whiz!”
66. Did like a lunatic
68. Mr. T and friends
69. *Am is to I a ____ is to we
70. Certain pudding ingredient
71. Mosquito net, e.g.
72. Local area network
73. Leavening agent
Down
1. Reggae’s cousin
2. Silly talk
3. Minor one in the sky
4. Not o’er
5. Type of gong instrument
6. *____-Eaters
7. *____ for the course
8. *”Grand ____ Auto”
9. Walked on
10. Caspian Sea feeder
11. *”Take a ____ Out of Crime”
12. Type of tree
15. Idiom for outdated or trite (2 words)
20. Tape deck button
22. *Break the ____
24. Palatable
25. *____ we dance?
26. President Franklin Roosevelt’s diagnosis
27. *”Remember the ____!”
29. Cooking grease
31. Tennis’ Steffi
32. Flotsam and jetsam alternative
33. Something educed
34. *By the skin of your ____
36. Hiker’s journey
38. Gaelic language
42. *____ tire
45. Lollipop brand
49. D.C. mover and shaker
Week of March 29 to April 4, 2026
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.
SCORPIO
51. Not very far
54. Fit for a king
56. Go “Boo!”
57. *A ____-hate relationship
58. Pirates’ affirmatives
59. Famous flood survivor
60. *Nirvana’s “Smells Like ____ Spirit”
61. Iris holder
62. *Three ____ in a pod
63. “Kapow!”
65. Pitcher’s stat
67. Banned insecticide, acr.
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.
SAGITTARIUS
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.
CAPRICORN
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.
AQUARIUS
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.
PISCES
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.
The luckiest signs this
SCORPIO, SAGITTARIUS AND CAPRICORN
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Crossword & Sudoku
Across 1. Greens
6. Straggly
11. Sung dramas
13. Little finger
14. Dainty
15. Pressing
16. Mr. Rather
17. Hawaiian keepsake
18. Distant
21. Heidi’s mountain
23. Harass
26. Pub beverage
27. Porky’s place
28. Erode
30. “____ the season . . .”
31. Creepy
33. Put into service
34. Elude
36. Resting place
37. Bowling number
38. Flock mother
39. Go on stage
40. Curvy shape
41. Sound of a punch
43. Street name
46. Occasion
49. Woke up
53. Almost
54. Curiously
55. Fender-mishap marks
56. Uptight
Down
1. Food for dipping
2. Gibbon or gorilla
3. Permit
4. Without moisture
5. Computer input
6. Metal thread
7. Motor
8. ____ out (make do)
9. Commotion
10. As of this time
12. Upper House
13. Fruit part
18. Destiny
19. Breathing
20. Cut wood, again 22. Songlike poem
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24. Extremely serious 25. High-test et al. 27. Behold 28. Bear’s cave 29. Longings 32. Trainee 35. Be off 39. Askew 42. Greases
Ponder
In addition to
47. Fixed charge 48. Blow upon 50. Vice
51. Subways’ kin 52. Change color
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The Egg Spot Family Scavenger Hunt Edgebrook 1639 N. Alpine Road, Rockford, IL 61107 edgebrookshops.com
815.226.0212
Saturday, April 4
Families can celebrate Easter at Edgebrook Shopping Center during The Egg Spot Event from 11 a m - 3 p m Guests begin by picking up a map at Norm’s Piggy Pen, then explore the shopping center in search of special eggs hidden in stores or displayed in storefront windows After solving the hunt, participants return their completed map to Norm’s to receive a prize while supplies last Visitors can also meet Annie, Edgebrook’s resident rabbit, and snap family photos. Admission is free, making it a festive outing for all ages this spring.
The Bricks Wedding Expo
The Bricks Venue Center
125 Walnut Street, Cherry Valley, IL 61016 thebrickscv.com 815 544 5710
Saturday, April 4
The Bricks invites couples, families, and friends to its fourth annual Wedding Expo on April 4, from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. This free event brings together trusted local vendors to help inspire every detail of the big day, from catering and photography to planning, wellness, jewelry, music, and more Guests can explore offerings from Forest City Events, Dream Forward Travel, Lucha Cantina, Mission BBQ, Hoffman House, Valley Orchard, and many others while enjoying music, prizes, and a lively atmosphere designed to make wedding planning both easy and fun for everyone
Cars and Coffee
Katie’s Cup Coffee Bar & Bookstore 502 7 Street, Rockford, IL 61104 th carsandcoffeerockford.com 815.986.0628
Saturday, April 4
Cars & Coffee Rockford kicks off its season with a morning of impressive cars, friendly conversation, and neighborhood charm in Midtown Rockford Taking place from 9 a m to noon on the first Saturday of each month from April through October, the free event invites guests to show their vehicles, explore the featured car group, or enjoy the experience as a spectator. Held in the RPS205 Administrative Building parking lots and along 7th Street near Katie’s Cup, the event offers coffee, food, and fun that has become a signature seasonal tradition in Midtown
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