The Rock River Times – April 23, 2025

April 23, 2025.

Vol. 32. No. 48. RockRiverTimes.com.

Spring ArtScene 2025

Friday, April 25: 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm & Saturday, April 26: 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm

ArtScene, a Rockford tradition since 1987, is a biannual gallery walk, hosted by the Rockford Area Arts Council in April and October featuring new and established artists of the Rockford Region. Visitors to ArtScene are welcome at any of the 40 participating venues—there is no admission fee, and all are welcome. ArtScene offers a wide variety of art for purchase including paintings, sculpture, prints, photography, jewelry, quilts + fiber art, and more! Artists are available for conversation—sharing their unique approach and inspiration for their work. Surrounding restaurants and shops are open for your retail enjoyment and hunger solutions! There is a critical mass of locations in the city center with dynamic and compelling venues throughout the region. Art is often seen as unapproachable or inaccessible; the idea behind ArtScene is that art is a personal experience and extremely accessible! Although ArtScene is hosted in traditional galleries, it is also hosted in libraries, theatres, shops, bars, and restaurants.

For a list of all 40 venues visit www.artsforeveyone.com/artscene

“Step Into color” featuring 2 and 3D textile works by Jeanne Reitsch will open with receptions ArtScene weekend, April 25th & 26th, Friday, 5 to 9pm & Saturday, 4 to 9pm upstairs in the Kortman Gallery, 107 North Main Street in Downtown Rockford.

Jeanne Reitsch Step Into Color

ART DE TRIUMPH

KORTMAN GALLERY

SHEILA’S DAIQUIRI LOUNGE

317 MARKET STREET

ROCKFORD ART MUSEUM

Social Security rescinding its plan to end phone-based filing

called a win for Illinois seniors

AARP urges Illinois lawmakers to enact policies to strengthen Social Security services

By Isabella Schoonover Medill Illinois News Bureau

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois chapter of AARP played a role in the Trump administration reversing itself and allowing Social Security beneficiaries to have the option of filing for benefits over the phone.

The continuation of phone-based filing is an about-face of a plan set forth in mid-March by the Social Security Administration (SSA) to restrict telephone services for beneficiaries nationwide. Nearly 100,000 Illinoisans mobilized against the plan by writing to Congress during the month of March. Nationally, AARP members sent more than 2 million emails denouncing the proposed changes.

In response to the widespread pushback, the SSA issued a series of updates on X, formerly Twitter, withdrawing its previously announced plan and reinstating phone services for all claim types—including those applying for retirement, Social Security disability insurance (SSDI), Medicare and supplemental security income (SSI).

The new plan now requires in-person claims processing and identity proofing only for calls flagged as potentially fraudulent, according to a press release Monday from Illinois AARP. “This is great news for older Americans,” said Ryan Gruenenfelder, senior director of advocacy and outreach at AARP Illinois.

New rule caused web crashes, service disruptions

AARP Illinois and its members came to the Illinois state Capitol on April 10 to express their frustration with the recent federal actions and call on lawmakers to strengthen SSA customer service. Members have reported significant disruptions in service in recent months, including long wait times at SSA field offices, frequent website crashes and an increase in calls getting disconnected due to a lack of available representatives.

“As a retiree, I count on my Social Security benefits, and they actually provide more than half of my monthly

income,” said Sandra McAvoy, an AARP member and volunteer with the Illinois state legislature. “That income has enabled me to live independently and very comfortably.”

In Illinois, about 2.3 million people receive some form of Social Security benefits. More than 40% of Illinois residents age 65 or older rely on Social Security for at least half of their income, while around 20% rely on it for at least 90% of their income, according to AARP.

The SSA was planning to end phonebased claims as an anti-fraud measure, saying the move would strengthen fraud prevention by forcing individuals to go online or visit local field offices to prove their identities and file for benefits.

AARP said this would have made it difficult for older adults, people with disabilities and those in rural areas to access their benefits.

“The proposed changes were unacceptable,” said Gruenenfelder.

About 140,000 people age 65 and older in Illinois live more than 45 miles roundtrip from the nearest Social Security office, according to an April 8 report by the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities. Once there, individuals report having to wait for hours in long lines to see an available customer service agent.

The only alternative to in-person and phone services — the SSA’s online portal system — is not a reliable option for many beneficiaries. Roughly 28% of households in Illinois do not have subscriptions to high-speed internet, according to a 2024 report from the Benton Institute for Broadband and Society.

Some callers to SSA waited hours to get help

These challenges were in place long before the now-rescinded changes. But AARP said there has since been a recent “rapid deterioration” in customer service that has resulted in callers waiting hours at a time to get connected with an available representative.

According to SSA data, the agency had a busy rate of 0% in 2024, meaning no callers received a pre-recorded message when trying to reach a service agent over the phone. But in March, that number spiked to 28.4%, indicating nearly 1 in 3 callers received a message saying the office’s lines were too busy to take their

call.

The sudden disruption to customer service came after the agency’s announcement in February of a 12% target reduction of the SSA workforce and permanent closure of six of 10 regional offices by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). These workforce reductions were announced despite promises by President Donald Trump not to cut or disrupt Social Security payments with his policies.

In his first speech since leaving the White House on Tuesday, April 15, former President Joe Biden spoke out against the Trump administration’s latest actions on Social Security, including sweeping workforce cuts, permanent closures of regional offices and the current customer service crisis.

“In fewer than 100 days, this new administration has done so much damage,” the former president said in Chicago, according to the AP. “They’ve taken a hatchet to the Social Security Administration.”

AARP celebrates the SSA’s decision to walk back its proposed changes to phonebased services, but Gruenenfelder said more oversight and resources are needed to improve the agency’s customer service moving forward.

“We’re urging Congress consistently, and the White House consistently, no matter who’s in the White House, to take actions to prioritize Social Security and protect it for the long term,” Gruenenfelder said.

Isabella Schoonover is a graduate student in journalism with Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing Communications, and a fellow in its Medill Illinois News Bureau working in partnership with Capitol News Illinois.

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Google faces off with US government in attempt to break up company in search monopoly case

By Michael Liedtke and Alan Suderman Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — Google is confronting an existential threat as the U.S. government tries to break up the company as punishment for turning its revolutionary search engine into an illegal monopoly.

The drama began to unfold Monday in a Washington courtroom as three weeks of hearings kicked off to determine how the company should be penalized for operating a monopoly in search. In its opening arguments, federal antitrust enforcers also urged the court to impose forward-looking remedies to prevent Google from using artificial intelligence to further its dominance.

“This is a moment in time, we’re at an inflection point, will we abandon the search market and surrender them to control of the monopolists or will we let competition prevail and give choice to future generations,” said Justice Department attorney David Dahlquist.

The proceedings, known in legal parlance as a “remedy hearing,” are set to feature a parade of witnesses that includes Google CEO Sundar Pichai.

The U.S. Department of Justice is asking a federal judge to order a radical shakeup that would ban Google from striking the multibillion dollar deals with Apple and other tech companies that shield its search engine from competition, share its repository of valuable user data with rivals and force a sale of its popular Chrome browser.

Google’s attorney, John Schmidtlein, said in his opening statement that the court should take a much lighter touch. He said the government’s heavy-handed proposed remedies wouldn’t boost competition but instead unfairly reward lesser rivals with inferior technology.

“Google won its place in the market fair and square,” Schmidtlein said.

The moment of reckoning comes four-and-a-half-years after the Justice Department filed a landmark lawsuit alleging Google’s search engine had been abusing its power as the internet’s main gateway to stifle competition and innovation for more than a decade.

After the case finally went to trial in 2023, a federal judge last year ruled Google had been making anti-competitive deals to lock in its search engine as the go-to place for digital information on the iPhone, personal computers and other widely used devices, including those

running on its own Android software.

That landmark ruling by U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta sets up a high-stakes drama that will determine the penalties for Google’s misconduct in a search market that it has defined since Larry Page and Sergey Brin founded the company in a Silicon Valley garage in 1998.

Since that austere start, Google has expanded far beyond search to become a powerhouse in email, digital mapping, online video, web browsing, smartphone software and data centers.

Seizing upon its victory in the search case, the Justice Department is now setting out to prove that radical steps must be taken to rein in Google and its corporate parent, Alphabet Inc.

“Google’s illegal conduct has created an economic goliath, one that wreaks havoc over the marketplace to ensure that — no matter what occurs — Google always wins,” the Justice Department argued in documents outlining its proposed penalties. “The American people thus are forced to accept the unbridled demands and shifting, ideological preferences of an economic leviathan in return for a search engine the public may enjoy.”

Although the proposed penalties were originally made under President Joe Biden’s term, they are still being embraced by the Justice Department under President Donald Trump, whose first administration filed the case against Google. Since the change in administrations, the Justice Department has also attempted to cast Google’s immense power as a threat to freedom, too.

In his opening statement, Dahlquist noted that top officials from the Justice Department were in the room to watch proceedings. He said their presence indicated that the case had the full support of federal antitrust regulators, both past and present.

“The fact that this case was filed in 2020, tried in 2023, under two different administrations, and joined by 49 states demonstrates the non-partisan nature of this case and our proposed remedies,” Dahlquist said.

Dahlquist also said that Mehta would be hearing a lot about AI — “perhaps more than you want, your honor,” — and said top executives from AI companies, like ChatGPT, would be called to testify. He said the court’s remedies should include provisions to make sure that Google’s AI product, Gemini, isn’t used to strengthen its existing search monopoly.

“We believe that Google can and will attempt to circumvent the court’s remedies if it is not included,” Dahlquist said. “Gen AI is Google’s next evolution to keep their vicious cycle spinning.”

Schmidtlein, Google’s attorney, said rival AI companies had seen enormous growth in recent years and were doing “just fine.”

Google is also sounding alarms about the proposed requirements to share online search data with rivals and the proposed sale of Chrome posing privacy and security risks. “The breadth and depth of the proposed remedies risks doing significant damage to a complex ecosystem. Some of the proposed remedies would imperil browser developers and jeopardize the digital security of millions of consumers,” Google lawyers said in a filing leading up to hearings.

The showdown over Google’s fate marks the climax of the biggest antitrust case in the U.S. since the Justice Department sued Microsoft in the late 1990s for leveraging its Windows software for personal computers to crush potential rivals.

The Microsoft battle culminated in a federal judge declaring the company an illegal monopoly and ordering a partial breakup — a remedy that was eventually overturned by an appeals court.

Google intends to file an appeal of Mehta’s ruling from last year that branded its search engine as an illegal monopoly but can’t do so until the remedy hearings are completed. After closing arguments are presented in late May, Mehta intends to make his decision on the remedies before Labor Day.

The search case marked the first in a succession of antitrust cases that have been brought against a litany of tech giants that include Facebook and Instagram parent Meta Platforms, which is currently fighting allegations of running an illegal monopoly in social media in another Washington D.C. trial. Other antitrust cases have been brought against both Apple and Amazon, too.

The Justice Department also targeted Google’s digital advertising network in a separate antitrust case that resulted last week in another federal judge’s decision that found the company was abusing its power in that market, too. That ruling means Google will be heading into another remedy hearing that could once again raise the specter of a breakup later this year or early next year.

Voices from the Grave

The day Roosevelt almost died

By Kathi Kresol Contributor

The town of Waupun, Wisconsin got its name from the original people that first settled here. They named it Waubun, which comes from the Ojibwe word meaning “dawn of day. The first settler in this area was Seymour Wilcox. Wilcox was encouraged to visit the area along the Rock River by John Bannister who had surveyed the land in the fall of 1838. Bannister called the land along the Rock River “the most beautiful and fertile land he had ever seen.”

Seymour Wilcox traveled to the area to see the beauty for himself. He brought two other men who had heard Bannister’s tales with him on his journey. John Ackerman and Hiram Walker stayed behind to work on a cabin while Wilcox returned to Green Bay for his family. They arrived back in Waupun in March of 1839. In the 1850’s Governor Dodge chose Waupun to build a state prison on the site due to the wonderful quality limestone that was readily available. The first building for the prison was completed in 1854. It is still in use today as the South Cell Hall. Waupun was the home of two prisons, the Waupun Correctional Institution and the Dodge Correctional Institution. The Waupun Correctional Institution is a maximum-security prison and the Dodge Correctional Center was once the Central State Hospital for the Criminally Insane. Both institutions have been the home of some of the most notorious prisoners in Wisconsin’s history.

Today, two of the most notable prisoners are Steven Avery and Christopher Watts. Steven Avery was made famous during the television series Making of a Murderer. The series featured his prosecution and appeal process for the murder of Teresa Halbach in 2005.

Christopher Watts was incarcerated in Colorado for the murder of his pregnant wife, Shanann and their two young daughters, Bella and Celeste. The murders took place on August 13, 2018, in Frederick, Colorado. Watts pled guilty to the charges and was sentenced to five life sentences. He was transferred to Dodge Correctional Institution on December 5, 2018, due to security concerns.

Another notable killer, Ed Gein was also held in the Central State Hospital in Waupun when he was found unfit to stand trial. Ed Gein was arrested in 1957 in the small town of Plainfield, Wisconsin. Gein was later transferred to Mendota State Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin where he died on July 26, 1984. Gein was from Plainfield, Wisconsin and was suspected serial killer and cannibal, a murderer of at least two women, and a grave robber. He lived alone in his childhood home on a farm outside of town. When his crimes

were brought to light in 1957, authorities searched his house. They found bowls made from skulls, lampshades made from skin and a complete female suit made from the bodies of the woman he dug up from local cemeteries.

Gein was called the Butcher of Plainfield and the Plainfield Ghoul. Though considered odd by his neighbors, no one ever suspected the truth about the mild-mannered son of a farmer. The Gein story is filled with unbelievable twists and turns about the darkness of the human mind. Harold Schecter does a wonderful job of covering this remarkable case in his book, Depraved: The True Story of Ed Gein, The Original Psycho.” as well as John Borowski’s account in his book “The Ed Gein File: A Psycho’s Confession and Case Documents.”

Another prisoner who was incarcerated in Waupun is John Flammang Schrank. Though his name is now mostly forgotten, at one time Schrank was known in every household.  Schrank attempted to assassinate Theodore Roosevelt in Milwaukee in 1912.

Theodore Roosevelt joined William McKinley as his running mate for Vice-President in the 1900 Presidential Campaign. They won a landslide victory with their campaign of peace and prosperity. McKinley’s second term as President began on March 4. 1901 and ended when he was shot on September 5, 1901, by Leon Czolgosz. McKinley lingered for several days before he finally died of gangrene on September 14, 1901. Theodore Roosevelt was sworn in as the twenty sixth President that same day. He was only 42 at the time and remains the youngest person to become President of the United States. Roosevelt remained in office until 1909 when he turned over the Presidency to William Taft. By 1912, Roosevelt had grown frustrated with Taft and decided that he would run in the next election. When he wasn’t selected by the Republican Nomination for President in 1912, Roosevelt decided to start the Progressive Party and continued his campaign. He traveled extensively giving speeches during his bid for the presidency. The schedule was rigorous and kept Roosevelt on the move for several weeks. He had no way of knowing that during that time, there was a man stalking him. That man stalking Roosevelt was John Flammang Schrank, an unemployed bar keeper from New York. He had inherited a saloon from his aunt and uncle, who raised Schrank after the death of his parents. Schrank seemed to be living a good life until he suffered several losses. First, his aunt and uncle died and then his girlfriend Emily Ziegler was tragically killed aboard the ship, General Slocum in 1904.

Schrank became so heartbroken that he lost all direction in life. He sold the tavern he had inherited from his uncle and drifted along the east coast. He became well known in the neighborhoods he visited. Schrank would wander the neighborhoods and argue about politics and religion. The fact that most of the time these arguments were with unseen opponents caught the attention of his neighbors.

In the early days of the candidates’ campaign, Schrank became especially worried that Roosevelt would win the election and serve a third term in the White House. Schrank became obsessed with this possibility and traveled to hear Roosevelt’s campaign speeches. Later he would claim that it was during this time that his nightmares began.

Schrank told his psychiatrists that he began to see the executed William McKinley in his dreams. The dead president warned Schrank that Roosevelt had plotted against him and was responsible for his assassination. McKinley begged Schrank to avenge his death by killing Roosevelt.

Schrank would explain to the psychiatrists that these dreams were very vivid. Before long he began to see and hear McKinley not only in his dreams but also while awake. Schrank felt that McKinley’s ghost followed him wherever he went, begging for justice against Roosevelt.

Eventually, Schrank couldn’t ignore McKinley’s request any longer and left New York to follow Roosevelt on his campaign travels. He looked for an opportunity to get close enough to shoot the presidential candidate. Schrank followed the campaign trail for two months and over two thousand miles before getting an opportunity to fulfill his dark deed. His chance finally came while Roosevelt was in Milwaukee.

It was around 8:00 p.m. on October 14, 1912, and Roosevelt was on his way to deliver his speech at the Milwaukee Auditorium. He left the Gilpatrick Hotel and was about to enter the car that would take him to the location. He stopped to wave his hat to the large crowd gathered in front of the hotel. Schrank saw his opportunity and positioned himself right next to the vehicle and fired his .38 Colt revolver. The bullet struck Roosevelt in his chest.  Luckily for Roosevelt, it went through his eyeglass case and his 50-page speech that he had folded up in his pocket before it entered his chest.

One of Roosevelt’s staff, Elbert E. Martin wrestled the gun from Schrank and was able to capture him. Martin was Roosevelt’s stenographer and had been by his side during his entire campaign trip. The crowd turned ugly toward the would-be assassin and things might have ended much differently for Schrank, but Roosevelt ordered the crowd to settle

down. He had Schrank brought in front of him. He questioned Schrank’s motive for the shooting but got no answer. Roosevelt ordered that the prisoner be protected and against everyone’s expectations demanded to be taken to the hall where he was to speak.

Roosevelt said that he had seen many men shot and killed during his war days and knew from experience that his wound was not fatal. He stated later that he coughed into his hand and when he saw no blood, he knew the wound would not kill him.

Roosevelt started off his speech by announcing to the crowd that he had been shot. He told the startled crowd that it would take more than a bullet to stop a Bull Moose.

After he completed his 84-minute speech, Roosevelt finally let his staff take him to the hospital where doctors examined him. The x-ray showed that even though the bullet had been slowed by hitting the glass case and the speech, it still plowed through Roosevelt’s chest and came to rest right near his spine. It was decided that an attempt to remove the bullet would prove too risky.  Roosevelt would carry that bullet with him for the rest of his life. Though the shooting caused a surge in popularity for Roosevelt, he was ultimately defeated by the Democratic candidate, Woodrow Wilson.

John Schrank was arrested and put on trial for the attempted murder of Roosevelt. He testified that the ghost of the assassinated McKinley wanted him to avenge his death. He was found to be insane and sentenced to the Central State Hospital for the Criminally Insane in Waupun. According to the newspapers of the day, Schrank continued his rantings about the ghost of McKinley in letters he wrote to the doctors that examined him. Some of the letters still exist and are archived at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. Even though Roosevelt lost the election, Schrank still claimed that the ghost of McKinley visited his cell and urged him to kill.

Schrank remained at Wapun State Prison for 30 years until his death on September 15, 1943. Schrank’s body was donated to Marquette University for anatomical dissection. The New York Times headlines read, “Insane Man had No Visitors in 31 Years in Wisconsin Asylums.”

Kathi Kresol has been researching Rockford’s past for two decades.  She shares the stories she uncovers in these articles, in her books, and on tours she offers through Haunted Rockford.  Please visit the website at www.hauntedrockford.com to read more stories or to see upcoming events. Kathi’s stories are now available on the Haunted Rockford YOUTUBE Channel as audio files! Please visit and SUBSCRIBE to hear all Kathi’s latest stories!

By Grant McCarty

Contributor

As a continuation of last week, rhubarb is one of the earliest spring vegetables in the Rockford area each year. This perennial plant produces annual stalks which you harvest and cook, not the green leaves. Because of its tart flavor, rhubarb tends to be cooked with sugar or another fruit.

For new rhubarb plantings, consider planting either crowns or divisions. You’ll find the crowns at home and garden centers and usually are a year old, getting you closer to maturity. These can easily be planted in your garden area with a small

harvest planned for 2026. Sometimes you find rhubarb seeds which should be avoided as it’s too late to start them indoors. The seeds set you back a year too.

As many people have rhubarb in their backyard, you may be in luck taking a division of the crown from a neighbor or family member that has a well-established plant. This can not only be a good benefit for you to get a free plant but can provide additional vigor to that grower’s established rhubarb crown. While that sounds easy, it can take a lot of labor to do such. If you are to divide an established plant, this should happen after year 5 where you cut the crown in ½ to 1/3rds

Growing Rhubarb, continued

using a shovel, digging out the parts you want and leaving behind the rest. You then would transplant soon after and harvest the following year. It should be stated that you should do this very soon due to the warming soil.

For established rhubarb plants, adding aged manure-compost can be a good spring practice around the crown. You may also consider adding a balanced fertilizer of 10-10-10 due to rhubarb being a heavy nutrient feeder.

Rhubarb plants will produce a seed stalk which sometimes shows up very early in your harvest period. Remove the seed stalk and continue your harvest.

When a seed stalk appears, it is sending energy away from the plant. You may have many seed stalks develop throughout the season.

Weekly harvest can be done on rhubarb by twisting the petioles, leaving behind a 1/3rd of the plant each week. Sometimes I also remove smaller stalks to allow for better air flow and bigger petioles to develop. Realistically, your rhubarb harvest should conclude around mid-June. By this time, you should have had a harvest of 6-8 weeks.

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

E

nergy & Environment

Civilization overshoot

By Drs. Robert & Sonia Vogl Illinois Renewable Energy Association

Contributors

We know from history that civilizations do not last forever but we seldom think about the possibility of our current civilization could end. However we have some knowledge of civilizations that have collapsed in the past such as the Roman empire, the Anasazi in Arizona and the Mayan civilization in central America. The reasons for their collapses vary and a number of factors could have been involved such as wars, major weather changes, famines, natural disasters, volcanic eruptions and disease.

Our current civilization differs from earlier ones as it involves a very large global population, makes intensive use of natural resources, has massive agricultural operations, relies on just in time global trade, generates lots of waste and pollution and has many modern lethal weapons.

There are multiple threats to modern society and in general people tend to

act when a threat is imminent such as an approaching tornado. Longer term threats tend not to remain a priority in the public mind as daily concerns and distractions draw their attention.

Some current threats include nuclear war, climate change, ecological collapse, destructive asteroid impacts, artificial intelligence and pandemics. One prominent threat of dwindling energy resources receives less attention than it formerly did but energy is essential to the current global economy. Unfortunately threats can also be used to consolidate political and economic power and control.

The Limits to Growth published by the elitist Club of Rome pointed out the risks of continuing to pursue economic growth on a finite planet. While the book raised some alarm at the time, the global response to it remains too slow to avoid many of the envisioned consequences. The current administration considers climate change a myth and is eliminating actions addressing clean energy, climate change and environmental protection

The existing administration is pursuing economic growth and ignoring the adverse consequence of such growth summed up in the concept of overshoot. Overshoot is when a species such as deer herd exceeds the capacity of the habitat in which it lives to supply enough food to sustain the current size of the herd leading to deer death. It also reduces the lands ability to grow the food it formerly did so fewer deer will be able to survive on that site.

The overshot concept is also used to describe the 8 billion people currently living on the planet. The massive economic growth has consumed enormous amounts of fossil fuels and minerals which are nonrenewable on the scale needed to sustain the existing economic system. If we are facing an unsustainable situation, how society adjusts to it remains unknown. Historically resource wars have occurred between countries and within countries. One alternative is for society to adjust to a lower standard of living through cooperative efforts.

There are existing groups promoting cooperative efforts toward sustainable practices which provides a core of support for a cooperative efforts within the broader society.

There are ongoing efforts to develop alternative sources of energy to power the economy reflecting a belief in continuous technological progress. There are questions regarding whether such solutions will prove to be sustainable given the energy and mineral demands that are needed to develop, service and reach the scale needed to support the existing global economy.

We are not predicting a societal collapse but if one were to occur involving energy and resource scarcity it would necessitate a lower standard of living. Such adjustments were made during WWII and the government implemented a plan to adjust to the shortages. Are there similar plans available now if resource shortages occur? Are people willing to reduce their resource consumption for environmental reasons?

Government Notices

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

CONCERNING THE INTENT OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE ROCKFORD PUBLIC SCHOOLS, DISTRICT NO. 205, WINNEBAGO AND BOONE COUNTIES, ILLINOIS, TO REQUEST AN ISBE WAIVER OF SCHOOL CODE REQUIREMENT TO POST THE ANNUAL STATEMENT OF AFFAIRS IN A LOCAL NEWSPAPER

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN that the BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE ROCKFORD PUBLIC SCHOOLS, DISTRICT NO. 205, WINNEBAGO AND BOONE COUNTIES, ILLINOIS (the “District”), will hold a public hearing on the 20th day of May, 2025, at 7:00 o’clock P.M. The hearing will be held at the Administration Building in the Third Floor Board Room, 501 Seventh Street, Rockford, Illinois. The purpose of the hearing will be to receive public comments on the request for an ISBE Waiver of the Illinois School Code requirement to post an Annual Statement of Affairs summary in a local newspaper. By order of the Board of Education of the Rockford Public Schools, District No. 205, Winnebago and Boone Counties, Illinois.

DATED the 15th day of April, 2025. June Stanford Secretary, Board of Education of the Rockford Public Schools, District No. 205, Winnebago and Boone Counties, Illinois 26165R TRRT 4/23

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Rock Valley College is receiving Bids for Workstations for ACEC (Bid # 25-10). Bid 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 Bid submissions will be May 2, 2025 at 1:00 P.M. All submittals must be mailed per Bid instructions. Specific questions may be directed to: Karen Kerr, Director of Business Services Rock Valley College k.kerr@rockvalleycollege.edu 26166R TRRT 4/23

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The Board of Education, School District No. 205, Winnebago and Boone Counties, Illinois, will receive on or before 2:00 PM (CDST), Thursday, May 15, 2025 sealed submittals for IFB No. 25-36 Rolling Green E.S. Partial Roof Replacement, terms to be in accordance with specifications which may be reviewed at the Board of Education Office, 501 Seventh St., 6th floor conference room, Rockford, Illinois. All names of offerors submitting will be publicly read at that time and place. All offers submitted shall be valid for a period of at least sixty (60) days from the date of set for receipt of offers. The Board of Education reserves the right to accept or reject any or all offers. Package request forms are available on the District’s website, rps205.com. Vendors registered with Bonfire can download packages at no cost from their web-site – https://rps205.bonfirehub.com/ portal/?tab=openOpportunities

Dated this 23rd day of April 2025, Board of Education in and for the School District of Rockford, Illinois.

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The Board of Education, School District No. 205, Winnebago and Boone Counties, Illinois, will receive on or before 2:00 PM

(CDST), Tuesday, May 13, 2025

sealed submittals for IFB No. 25-06

Synthetic Turf Maintenance and Repair, terms to be in accordance with specifications which may be reviewed at the Board of Education Office, 501 Seventh St., 6th floor conference room, Rockford, Illinois. All names of offerors submitting will be publicly read at that time and place. All offers submitted shall be valid for a period of at least sixty (60) days from the date of set for receipt of offers. The Board of Education reserves the right to accept or reject any or all offers. Package request forms are available on the District’s website, rps205.com. Vendors registered with Bonfire can download packages at no cost from their web-site – https://rps205.bonfirehub.com/ portal/?tab=openOpportunities

Dated this 23rd day of April 2025, Board of Education in and for the School District of Rockford, Illinois.

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The Board of Education, School District No. 205, Winnebago and Boone Counties, Illinois, will receive on or before 2:00 PM (CST), Friday, May 16, 2025 sealed submittals for RFQ No. 25-34 Executive Search Firm for Superintendent Search, terms to be in accordance with specifications which may be reviewed at the Board of Education Office, 501 Seventh St., 6th floor conference room, Rockford, Illinois.

All names of offerors submitting will be publicly read at that time and place. All offers submitted shall be valid for a period of at least sixty (60) days from the date set for receipt of offers. The Board of Education reserves the right to accept or reject any or all offers. Package request forms are available on the District’s website, rps205.com. Vendors registered with Bonfire can download packages at no cost from their web-site – https://rps205.bonfirehub.com/ portal/?tab=openOpportunities.

Dated this 22nd day of April 2025, Board of Education in and for the School District of Rockford, Illinois.

Dane Youngblood Director of Purchasing 26169R TRRT 4/23

Public Notices

n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY PROBATE DIVISION IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: LOREN D. MIESNER, Deceased.

CASE NO. 2025-PR-59 CLAIM NOTICE

NOTICE is given of the death of LOREN D. MIESNER, who died on September 16, 2024. Letters of Office were issued on March 5,2025, to Taylor A. Miesner, 408 Park Avenue, Satellite Beach, FL, 32937, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is Michael J. Smith, of Barrick, Switzer, Long, Balsley & Van Evera, LLP, 6833 Stalter Drive, Rockford, Illinois 61108.

Claims against the Estate may be filed on or before October 9, 2025, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975 as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred.

Claims against the Estate

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

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

Dated: April 9, 2025 /s/Taylor A. Miesner, Administrator

Michael J. Smith

BARRICK, SWITZER, LONG, BALSLEY & VAN EVERA, LLP 6833 Stalter Drive Rockford, IL 61108 (815) 962-6611 service.msmith@bslbv.com 26132R TRRT 4/23

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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 mowing services business in said County and State under the name of Ready Set Mow at the following post office addresses: 1643 N. Alpine Road, PMB 519, Suite 104, Rockford, IL 61107; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Nicole Brooke Gillespie

SIGNED: Nicole Brooke Gillespie 4/3/25

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 3rd day of April, A.D. 2025. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Krystal Soto, Deputy Clerk 26136R TRRT 4/23

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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 Jewel Box Home Builders at the following post office addresses: 1806 Whitehall Road, Rockford, IL 61107; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Michael Dean Sullivan; Francisco Ezequiel Romero Olvera

SIGNED: Michael Dean Sullivan 4/2/25

SIGNED: Francisco Ezequiel Romero Olvera 4/2/25

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 2nd day of April, A.D. 2025. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Ariel Rosas, Deputy Clerk 26138R TRRT 4/23 n n n

STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: MOHAMMAD WALIULLAH, Petitioner, vs. GAYNELL HALL, Respondent. Case No. 2025-DN-0000062

NOTICE BY PUBLICATION

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to Respondent Gaynell Hall that Petitioner Mohammad Waliullah has caused to be filed a PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE and other relief in the above-captioned cause of action. You are further notified that if you fail to file an answer or otherwise appear on or before May 9, 2025, a judgment by default may be entered against you at any time thereafter for the relief requested in the petition.

/s/ Mohammad Waliullah, Petitioner

LAURA A. BALUCH - #6278955

BARRICK, SWITZER, LONG BALSLEY & VAN EVERA

6833 Stalter Drive Rockford, IL 61108

815-962-6611

Service.lbaluch@bslbv.com

26133R TRRT 4/23

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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 Sullivan-Romero Corporation at the following post office addresses: 1806 Whitehall Road, Rockford, IL 61107; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Michael Dean Sullivan; Francisco Ezequiel Romero Olvera

SIGNED: Michael Dean Sullivan

4/2/25

SIGNED: Francisco Ezequiel Romero Olvera 4/2/25

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 2nd day of April, A.D. 2025. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Ariel Rosas, Deputy Clerk

26139R TRRT 4/23

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STATE OF ILLINOIS

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO

PROBATE DIVISION

In the Matter of the Estate of: RUTH LEE HUDSON, Decedent.

CASE NO. 2025-PR-79 CLAIM NOTICE

NOTICE is given of the death of RUTH LEE HUDSON. Letters of Office were issued on the 7th day of April, 2025 to GLORIA EASON, 2009 Belmont Blvd, Rockford, IL 61103, who is the legal representative of the Estate. The attorney for the Estate is GEORGE P. HAMPILOS, of Hampilos & Associates, Ltd., 6838 East State Street, Suite 302, Rockford, Illinois 61108.

Claims against the Estate may be filed on or before October 9, 2025, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975 as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred.

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

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

Dated: April 7, 2025

By: /s/ George P. Hampilos, Esq.

George P. Hampilos, Esq. George P. Hampilos — ARDC #6210622

HAMPILOS & ASSOCIATES, LTD.

6838 West State Street, Suite 302 Rockford, Illinois 61108

Telephone: 815-962-0044

Fax: 815-962-6250

georgehamp@aol.com

26143R TRRT 4/23

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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 entertainment business in said County and State under the name of King Moosa at the following post office addresses: 1409 Magnolia St., Rockford, IL 61104; that the true and real full

names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Brian Monroe Harrington Jr. SIGNED: Brian Monroe Harrington Jr. 3/27/25

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 27th day of March, A.D. 2025. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Krystal Soto, Deputy Clerk 26137R TRRT 4/23

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO, STATE OF ILLINOIS

Rock Valley Credit Union, Plaintiff, vs Jason J. DeBartolo, Defendants. in case no.: 11 SC 1478 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION IS GIVEN TO: JASON J. DEBARTOLO

That on the 2nd day of April, 2025, Plaintiff, Rock Valley Credit Union, filed an original of its Petition for Revival of Judgment In Rem in the above-entitled cause with the Circuit Court of the 17th Judicial Circuit, Winnebago County, Illinois in the amount of $22,802.43 as of March 12, 2025 and that the petitioner’s lien on the below described real estate remain in full force and effect: Lot One Hundred Forty-eight (148) as designated upon Plat No. 7 of Birkenshaw Subdivision, being a part of the South Half of the Northeast Quarter of Section 33, Township 45 North, Range 2 East of the Third Principal Meridian, the Plat of which is recorded in Book 41 of Plats, on page 159A as Document No. 0004491 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois.

Commonly known as: 5052 Talaton St., Loves Park, IL 61111 PIN: 08-33-276-027

An Order for Revival of Judgment In Rem may be taken against you for the new or additional relief unless you file a response and/or otherwise file an appearance in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Illinois, at Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61101, on or before May 11, 2025, thirty (30) days after the first publication date of this notice. E-filing is mandatory for documents in civil cases with limited exemptions. For help with e-filing and to learn more visit ilcourts. info/efiling.

ELISA J. WHITMAN, REILLY LAW OFFICES, Attorney for Plaintiff, 6801 Spring Creek Rd. Suite 2D, Rockford, IL 61114 (815) 316-8540.

NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act you are advised that this law firm is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

26144R TRRT 4/23

n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO

In the Matter of the Estate of RONALD D. SLABAUGH, deceased

No. 2025-PR-0000095 CLAIM NOTICE

Notice is given of the death of RONALD D. SLABAUGH, of Caledonia, Illinois on November 25, 2023. Letters of office were issued on, March 27, 2025 to LINDA A. SLABAUGH, 8768 Grove Street, Caledonia, IL 61011, as independent Executor, whose attorney is TOBIN, RAMON & BARBER, 530 South

State Street; Suite 200, Belvidere, IL 61008-3711. The estate will be administered without court supervision, unless under 5/28-4 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/28-4), an interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the clerk. Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk -Probate Division at the Winnebago County Courthouse, at 400 W. State, Rockford, IL 61101, or with the representative, or both, on or before October 9, 2025, which date is not less than six ( 6) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by section 5/18-3 of the Probate Act, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of any claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

DATED: April 2, 2025

LINDA A. SLABAUGH Independent Executor Natalie Hyser Barber ARDC# 6301826 Tobin, Ramon & Barber 530 S. State St., Suite 200 Belvidere, IL 61008 (815) 544-0316 patti@tobinramon.com 26130R TRRT 4/23 n n n

ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION

STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO

This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a retail sales business in said County and State under the name of The Bevy Cart at the following post office addresses: 3814 Latham St., Rockford, IL 61103; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Spring Mary Mandujano; Michael Lee Havens

SIGNED: Spring Mary Mandujano 4/10/25

SIGNED: Michael Lee Havens 4/10/25

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 10th day of April, A.D. 2025. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Ariel Rosas, Deputy Clerk 26159R TRRT 4/30 n n n

ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION

STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO

This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a marketing, investments, and consulting business in said County and State under the name of It Factor Consortiums at the following post office addresses: 3215 Thelma St., Rockford, IL 61108; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Ivan Quincy Redmond; Jason Denard Jones; Skylar Elizabeth Juric

SIGNED: Ivan Quincy Redmond 4/7/25

SIGNED: Jason Denard Jones 4/7/25

SIGNED: Skylar Elizabeth Juric 4/7/25

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 7th day of April, A.D. 2025. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Krystal Soto, Deputy Clerk 26160R TRRT 4/30

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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 book publishing business in said County and State under the name of Urban Pencil Publishing at the following post office addresses: 8723 Polaris Dr., Machesney Park, IL 61115; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Jeffrey Scott Martin

SIGNED: Jeffrey Scott Martin 4/4/25

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 4th day of April, A.D. 2025. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Krystal Soto, Deputy Clerk 26140R TRRT 4/23 n n n

ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION

STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO

This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a counseling business in said County and State under the name of Lindquist Counseling at the following post office addresses: 555 Perryville Rd., Rockford, IL 61108; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Eric John Lindquist

SIGNED: Eric John Lindquist 4/7/25

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 7th day of April, A.D. 2025. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Krystal Soto, Deputy Clerk 26142R TRRT 4/23 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: SANDRA E. MURRAY CASE NO: 2025-PR-77 CLAIM NOTICE

NOTICE is given of the death of: SANDRA E. MURRAY. Letters of Office were issued on March 12, 2025 to ALVYN LEIGH, 1534 Sultan Lane, Riverdale, GA 30296, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is Jeffry A. Dahlberg, 5130 N. Second St., Loves Park, IL 61111.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before October 25, 2025, 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 Devision at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois, or with the estate legal representative, or both.

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

Dated: April 9, 2025

ALVYN LEIGH, Administrator

Attorney For Estate:

JEFFRY A. DAHLBERG #6206776 5130 North Second St. Loves Park, IL 61111

815-877-2593

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ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION

STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO

Teresa Barrientos

SIGNED: Teresa Barrientos 4/15/25

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 15th day of April, A.D. 2025. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Krystal Soto, Deputy Clerk 26180R TRRT 5/7 n n n

ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION

STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO

This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a non-medical home care services business in said County and State under the name of Lux Healthcare Consulting Inc. DBA Homewell Care Services IL292 at the following post office addresses: 6116 Mulford Village Dr., Suite #13, Rockford, IL 61107; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Linda Marie Lowry

SIGNED: Linda Marie Lowry 4/15/25

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 15th day of April, A.D. 2025. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Krystal Soto, Deputy Clerk 26181R TRRT 5/7 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, 400 WEST STATE STREET, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF Mario Thurman, DECEASED.

25 PR 86

Notice is given to creditors of the death of the above named decedent. Letters of office were issued to Jenny Thurman, 6292 Garrett Lane, Apt. #3, Rockford, Illinois 61107, as Independent Administrator, whose attorney of record is SJ Chapman, Bielski Chapman, Ltd, 123 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2300, Chicago, Illinois 60606. The estate will be administered without court supervision, unless under section 5/28-4 of the Probate Act Ill. Compiled Stat. 1992, Ch. 755, par. 5/28-4) any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the clerk.

Claims against the estate may be filed with the clerk or with the representative, or both, on or before October 9, 2025, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by section 5/18-3 of the Probate Act, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

E-filing is now mandatory for documents in civil cases with limited exemptions. To e-file, you must first create an account with an e-filing service provider. Visit http://efile.illinoiscourts.gov/service-providers.htm to learn more and to select a service provider. If you need additional help or have trouble e-filing, visit http://www.illinoiscourts.gov/FAQ/gethelp.asp. SJ Chapman Bielski Chapman, Ltd (6312516) 123 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2300

Chicago, Illinois 60606

(312)583-9430

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This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a food business in said County and State under the name of Tamales and Elotes My Friend at the following post office addresses: 2004 Kishwaukee St., Rockford, IL 61104; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows:

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

U.S. Bank National Association Plaintiff, -v.-

Jessica Kolanowski

a/k/a Jessica Lynn Ann Sefton; et. al.

Defendants.

2024-FC-0000227

2103 PIERCE AVENUE, 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 2/20/2025, an agent of Auction.com, LLC will conduct the auction in person at 10:00 AM on May 28, 2025 located at 400 W State Street, Second Floor Lobby, Rockford IL 61101, and will sell at public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate.

LOT THIRTEEN (13) IN BLOCK THREE (3) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF ROCKTON AVENUE SECOND ADDITION, BEING A SUBDIVISION IN THE NORTH HALF (1/2) OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 11, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE THIRD

PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH ADDITION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 3 OF PLATS ON PAGE 61 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS, EXCEPTING THE NORTH 35 FEET OF SAID LOT, THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID EXCEPTED TRACT BEING PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS.

Commonly known as 2103 PIERCE AVENUE, ROCKFORD, IL 61103 Property Index No. 11-11105-023

The real estate is improved with a Residential Property. The judgment amount was $50,956.34 Sale Terms: 20% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to Auction. com, LLC, No third party checks will be accepted. All registered bidders need to provide a photo ID in order to bid. The balance, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. (relief fee not required) 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 14-24-03886. 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. 14-24-03886 Case Number: 2024-FC-0000227

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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P26145R TRRT 4/30 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION Plaintiff, -v.TERRI L. TAYLOR et al Defendant 2024-FC-0000131

NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 13, 2025, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on May 15, 2025, 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 NINE (9) IN BLOCK TWENTY-EIGHT (28) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF E.H. MARSH’S PARK VIEW SUBDIVISION OF A PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 14 AND OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 11, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 4 OF PLATS ON PAGE 8, IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS.

Commonly known as 2011 NORTH CHURCH STREET, ROCKFORD, IL 61103 Property Index No. 11-14230-004

The real estate is improved with a residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, 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. 14-24-02199

Attorney ARDC No. 00468002

Case Number: 2024-FC-0000131 TJSC#: 45-475

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 # 2024-FC-0000131 I3264418 P26146R TRRT 4/30 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTYROCKFORD, ILLINOIS Planet Home Lending, LLC PLAINTIFF Vs. Edith R. Ackerman; Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Paul E. Ackerman; Paul Ackerman, Jr.; Jacob Ackerman; Jason Ackerman; Cynthia Corey; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants; Timothy A. Miller, as Special Representative for Paul E. Ackerman (deceased)

DEFENDANTS No. 2022-FC-0000169

NOTICE BY PUBLICATION

NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU:

Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Paul E. Ackerman

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: 2917 Lawndale Ave Rockford, IL 61101 and which said Mortgage was made by: Paul E. Ackerman the Mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for AmeriGroup Mortgage Corporation a Division of Mortgage Investors Corporation, as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Winnebago County, Illinois, as Document No. 20111003579; 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 May 16, 2025, 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. 14-22-01929

NOTE: This law firm is a debt collector. I3264495 P26147R TRRT 4/30

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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 Rodrigo’s Landscaping at the following post office addresses: 118 N. Sunset Ave., Rockford, IL 61101; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Rodrigo Gorostieta-Enriquez

SIGNED: Rodrigo Gorostieta-Enriquez 4/8/25

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 8th day of April, A.D. 2025. Lori Gummow, County Clerk

Krystal Soto, Deputy Clerk 26158R TRRT 4/30

n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE ON BEHALF OF AND WITH RESPECT TO AJAX MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2021-G, MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES, SERIES 2021-G Plaintiff, -v.-

JOHNNY YOUNG, ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT

AUTHORITY, CITY OF ROCKFORD, STATE OF ILLINOIS Defendant 2023 FC 0000205

NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 18, 2025, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on May 20, 2025, 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 TWENTY-SIX (26) AND THE EASTERLY THIRTY (30) FEET IN WIDTH OF LOT TWENTY-SEVEN (27) IN BLOCK TWO (2) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF FRITZ CARLSON’S SUNSET VIEW DEVELOPMENT, BEING PART OF THE SW QUARTER OF SECTION 11-44-1, THE PLAT OF WHICH RECORDED IN BOOK 20 OF PLATS ON PAGE 73 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS

Commonly known as 2410 SAUBER AVENUE, ROCKFORD, IL 61103 Property Index No. 11-11303-008

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $95,719.91.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 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, contact JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC

Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 30 N. LASALLE STREET, SUITE 3650, Chicago, IL, 60602 (312) 541-9710. Please refer to file number 23 0368. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION

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

You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.

com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC 30 N. LASALLE STREET, SUITE 3650 Chicago IL, 60602

312-541-9710

E-Mail: ilpleadings@johnsonblumberg.com

Attorney File No. 23 0368

Case Number: 2023 FC 0000205

TJSC#: 45-941

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 # 2023 FC 0000205 I3264522 P26148R TRRT 4/30 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO PROBATE DIVISION In the Matter of the Estate of: TERRY L. GREEN, Decedent.

CASE NO. 2025-PR-82

CLAIM NOTICE

NOTICE is given of the death of TERRY L. GREEN. Letters of Office were issued on the 8th day of April, 2025 to DEBORAH PITTMAN, 178 Jay Avenue, Morton, Illinois 61550, who is the legal representative of the Estate. The attorney for the Estate is George P. Hampilos, of Hampilos & Associates, Ltd., 6838 East State Street, Suite 302, Rockford, Illinois 61108. Claims against the Estate may be filed on or before October 16, 2025, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975 as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred.

Claims against the Estate may be filed in the office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk–Probate Division, at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois, 61101, or with the Estate’s legal representative, or both. Copies of claims filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office–Probate Division, must be mailed or delivered to the Estate’s legal representative and to their attorney within ten days after it has been filed.

Dated: April 8, 2025

By: /s/ George P. Hampilos, Esq. George P. Hampilos, Esq. George P. Hampilos — ARDC #6210622 HAMPILOS & ASSOCIATES, LTD. 6838 West State Street, Suite 302 Rockford, Illinois 61108

Telephone: 815-962-0044

Fax: 815-962-6250 georgehamp@aol.com 26152R TRRT 4/30 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO In The Matter of the Estate of LAURA WILLIAMS, Deceased. No.: 2025 PR 104 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of LAURA WILLIAMS, who died on March 29, 2024. Monique Williams, whose address is 2219 8th Street, Rockford, IL 61104 was appointed Special Administrator of the Estate of Laura Williams, deceased, on April 9, 2025. The attorney ofrecord of the Estate is Zachary Cook of MacCloskeyKesler & Associates, 308 West State Street, Suite 200, Rockford, IL 61101. Any claims against the estate may be filed on or before October 16, 2025, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first

publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act of 1975, as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed on or before that date shall be barred. Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk-Probate Division at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 W. State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61101, or with the Special Administrator, or both. Copies of claims filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office - Probate Division, must be mailed or delivered to the Administrator 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 5128-4) any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the Clerk of the Court.

DATED: April 9, 2025 Monique Williams, Special Administrator By: /s/ Zachary Cook Prepared by: Zachary A. Cook, 6292596 MacCloskeyKesler & Associates, LLC 308 West State Street Rockford, IL 61101 815-965-2000 Eservice@rockfordinjurylawyer. com

Attorney for the Estate Laura Williams, Deceased 26153R TRRT 4/30 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: PRESTON L. CHAMBERLIN, Deceased. CASE NO: 2025 PR 108 CLAIM NOTICE

NOTICE is given of the death of PRESTON L. CHAMBERLIN, Letters of Office were issued on April 3, 2025 to Ericka L. Chamberlin, Executor, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is BRIAN K. LARKIN, ONE COURT PLACE, SUITE 301, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS 61101.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before October 16, 2025, 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 W. State Street, Rockford, Illinois, or with the estate legal representative, or both.

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

DATED April 9, 2025 /s/ Ericka L. Chamberlin

ERICKA L. CHAMBERLIN

Brian K. Larkin

Attorney at Law One Court Place, Suite 301 Rockford, IL 61101 815-964-4601

Brian@blarkinlaw.com 26154R TRRT 4/30 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO PROBATE DIVISION

In the Matter of the Estate of: DONALD W. HANSEN,

Deceased.

Case No.: 2025-PR-94

CLAIM NOTICE

NOTICE is given of the death of DONALD W. HANSEN of Rockford, Illinois, who died on December 28, 2024. Letters of Office were issued on March 27, 2025, to CATHY S. WARD 9668 Edgefield, Roscoe, IL 61073, who is the Independent Executor of the Estate. The attorney for the estate is FRANKLIN J. EUBANK, JR., 126 N. Church Street, Rockford, IL 61101-1002.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before October 24, 2025, 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. Copies of any claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it is filed.

E-filing is now mandatory for documents in civil cases with limited exceptions. To e-file, you must first create an account with an e-filing service provider. Visit https://efile.illinoiscourts.gov/ service-providers.htm to learn more and to select a service provider. If you need additional help or have trouble e-filing, visit http://www.illinoiscourts.gov/ FAQ/gethelp.asp.

Dated: April 1, 2025 /s/ Cathy S. Ward, Independent Executor /s/ Franklin J. Eubank, Jr., Attorney at Law

Prepared By: FRANKLIN J. EUBANK, JR. (#6208840)

Attorney at Law

126 N. Church Street Rockford, IL 61101-1002

Telephone: (815) 961-9668

Facsimile: (815) 965-9451

E-mail: frank@feubanklaw.com

Attorney for Petitioner 26155R TRRT 4/30 n n n

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

This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a game of skill/concessions business in said County and State under the name of Skill Shot Concessions at the following post office addresses: 5707 Hollis Ave., Loves Park, IL 61111; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Patric Michael Sullivan

SIGNED: Patric Michael Sullivan 4/7/25

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 7th day of April, A.D. 2025. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Krystal Soto, Deputy Clerk 26156R TRRT 4/30 n n n

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

This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a home bakery business in said County and State under the name of Jaci’s Home Bakery at the following post office addresses: 2640 Woodside Dr., Rockford, IL 61109; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Jaclyn Kimberly Turek

SIGNED: Jaclyn Kimberly Turek 4/1/25

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 1st day of April, A.D. 2025. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Ariel Rosas, Deputy Clerk 26135R TRRT 4/23

n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION, PLAINTIFF, VS. LINN PERKINS, SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF DEBBIE R SCHULTZ

A/K/A DEBBIE R CAMACHO, DECEASED; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF DEBBIE R CAMACHO; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS; CHARLES CLAEYSSEN

A/K/A CHARLIE CLAEYSSEN

A/K/A CHARLES CLAEYSSEN, JR; LARRY D AGGEN; KEVIN CLAEYSSEN; CINDY CLAEYSSEN; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF PENNY SMITH

A/K/A PENNY LU CLAEYSSEN SMITH MELVIN, DEFENDANTS. NO. 2024-FC-0000237 3016 ORIENTAL COURT ROCKFORD, IL 61109 JUDGE

PRESIDING JUDGE NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO YOU, Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Debbie R Camacho

Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants

Larry D Aggen

Kevin Claeyssen

Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Penny Smith a/k/a Penny Lu Claeyssen Smith Melvin defendants, that this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, asking for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: LOT TWENTY-TWO (22) AS DESIGNATED UPON PLAT NO. 1 OF HOLIDAY HILLS SUBDIVISION, A PART OF THE WEST HALF (1/2) OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP 43 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 27 OF PLATS ON PAGE 184 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN WINNEBAGO COUNTY AND STATE OF ILLINOIS.

Commonly known as: 3016 Oriental Court Rockford, IL 61109 and which said Mortgage was made by, Debbie R Camacho and Steven L Schultz Mortgagor(s), to Amcore Mortgage, Inc. Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Winnebago County, Illinois, as Document No. 9759765; and for other relief.

UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case, on or before May 23, 2025, A JUDGMENT OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THE COMPLAINT.

You have been sued. To participate in the case, you MUST file an official document with the court within the time stated on this Notice called an “Appearance” and a document called an “Answer/ Response”. The Answer/Response is not required in small claims or eviction cases unless ordered by the court. If you do not file an Appearance and Answer/Response on time, the court may decide the case without hearing from you, and you could be held in default and lose the case. After you fill out the necessary documents, you need to electronically file (e-file) them with the court. To e-file, you

must create an account with an e-filing service provider. For more information, go to ilcourts.info/ efiling. If you cannot e-file, you can get an exemption that allows you to file in-person or by mail. You may be charged filing fees, but if you cannot pay them, you can file an Application for Waiver of Court Fees. It is possible that the court will allow you to attend the first court date in this case in-person or remotely by video or phone. Contact the Circuit Court Clerk’s office or visit the Court’s website to find out whether this is possible and, if so, how to do this. Need help? Call or text Illinois Court Help at 833-411-1121 or go to ilcourthelp. gov for information about going to court, including how to fill out and file documents. You can also get free legal information and legal referrals at illinoislegalaid.org. All documents referred to in this Notice can be found at ilcourts. info/forms. Other documents may be available from your local Circuit Court Clerk’s office or website. ¿Necesita ayuda? Llame o envíe un mensaje de texto a Illinois Court Help al 833-411-1121, o visite ilcourthelp.gov para obtener información sobre los casos de la corte y cómo completar y presentar formularios.

PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT

COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, THE PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP

Attorney for Plaintiff 1 N. Dearborn St. Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60602 Ph. (312) 346-9088

File No. 24-18508IL-1074340 I3264757 P26161R TRRT 5/7 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTYROCKFORD, ILLINOIS BMO Bank N.A. PLAINTIFF Vs. John H. Stanford Jr.; Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Mae W. Stanford; Ronald Stanford; Wendell Stanford; Glenn Stanford; Leland Stanford; State of IllinoisDepartment of Revenue; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants; Amy L. Silvestri, as Special Representative for Mae W. Stanford (deceased) DEFENDANTS No. 2025-FC-0000141 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Mae W. Stanford 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: 912 S Central Ave Rockford, IL 61102 and which said Mortgage was made by:

Mae W. Stanford the Mortgagor(s), to BMO Harris Bank N.A., as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Winnebago County, Illinois, as Document No. 20161021843; 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 May 23, 2025, 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. 14-25-01948

NOTE: This law firm is a debt collector.

I3264958 P26162R TRRT 5/7 n n n

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WinnebagoRockford, ILLINOIS

Nations Direct Mortgage, LLC

Plaintiff vs. Jerry Wallace; Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Jerry Wallace, if any; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants

Defendant 22 FC 337 CALENDAR NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on May 29, 2025, at the hour 1:00 p.m., Intercounty’s Winnebago County office, 7210 East State Street, Rockford, IL 61108, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: LOT SIXTEEN (16) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF LEONARD`S SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE S.W. OF SECTION 4, T. 44 N., 1 E. OF THE 3RD. P.M. THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 31 OF PLATS ON PAGE 33 IN THE RECORDER`S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS.

P.I.N. 11-04-376-003. Commonly known as 3403 Bartholomew Street, Rockford, IL 61101. The real estate is: single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act.

Sale terms: At sale, the bidder must have 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group LLC, 33 West Monroe Street, Suite 1540, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 3609455. W24-0227

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION

intercountyjudicialsales.com

I3264644

P26163R TRRT 5/7 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS U.S. Bank National Association Plaintiff, -v.Alex M. Jones; et. al. Defendants. 2024-FC-0000303

428 W 6TH ST, PECATONICA, IL 61063

NOTICE OF SALE

above cause on 2/27/2025, an agent of Auction.com, LLC will conduct the auction in person at 10:00 AM on June 4, 2025 located at 400 W State Street, Second Floor Lobby, Rockford IL 61101, and will sell at public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate.

LOTS THREE (3) AND FOUR (4) IN BLOCK THREE (3) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF PERLEY & ST. JOHN’S ADDITION TO THE TOWN OF PECATONICA, BEING A PART OF SECTION 29, TOWNSHIP 27 NORTH, RANGE 10 EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH ADDITION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 35 OF DEEDS ON PAGE 1 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS, EXCEPTING THEREFROM THE EAST 55 FEET IN WIDTH OF SAID LOT THREE (3), THE WEST LINE OF SAID EXCEPTED TRACT BEING PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT THREE (3); SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS.

Commonly known as 428 W 6TH ST, PECATONICA, IL 61063

Property Index No. 09-29403-009

The real estate is improved with a Residential Property. The judgment amount was $107,733.13 Sale Terms: 20% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to Auction. com, LLC, No third party checks will be accepted. All registered bidders need to provide a photo ID in order to bid. The balance, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. (relief fee not required) 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 14-24-05357. Auction.com, LLC 100 N LaSalle St., Suite 1400 Chicago, IL 60606 - 872-225-4985 You can also visit www.auction.com.

Attorney File No. 14-24-05357 Case Number: 2024-FC-0000303

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the

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. I3263543 P26164R TRRT 5/7

n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY PROBATE DIVISION IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF KIMBERLY S. MONTALBANO, Deceased

CASE NO. 2025-PR-46 CLAIM NOTICE

NOTICE is given of the death of KIMBERLY S. MONTALBANO, who passed away on December 31, 2024. Letters of Office were issued on April 15, 2025, to STEPHANIE L. LAWSON, Surprise, AZ, as Executor. The attorney for the estate is J.F. Heckinger, LLC, 405 West State St., Rockford, IL 61101.

Claims against the Estate may be filed on or before October 23, 2025, 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, IL 61101, or with the representatives, or both.

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

STEPHANIE L. LAWSON, Executor By: /s/ J. F. Heckinger J.F Heckinger, LLC

Prepared by: J. F. HECKINGER, LLC #1169491

405 West State Street P.O. Box 1492 Rockford, IL 61105-1492 815-965-2121 jfheckinger@yahoo.com 26171R TRRT 5/7

n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS

PROBATE DIVISION IN RE THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: Ruth E. Earlywine, Deceased.

CASE NO: 2024-PR-0000318

CLAIM NOTICE

NOTICE is given of the death of Ruth E. Earlywine on November 01, 2024. Letters of Office were issued on January 30, 2025 to: Dawn Deuvall who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney is Christian Solares, 4855 E State St Ste 24, Rockford, IL 61108. Claims against the estate may be filed within six (6) months from the date of first publication. Any claim not filed within six (6) months from the date of first publication or claims not filed within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to Creditors, if mailing 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 may be filed in the office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk-Probate Div. at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 W. State St., Rockford, IL 61101, or with the representative or both.

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

DATED: 04/15/2025

Attorney for Estate 4855 E State St Ste 24 Rockford, IL 61108

815/312-1703 26172R TRRT 5/7 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: GREGORY E. ADDINGTON, Deceased. CASE NO. 2025 PR 118 CLAIMS NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of Gregory E. Addington. Letters of Office were issued on April 9, 2025 to Dustin A. Giglio who is the Administrator of the estate. The attorney for the estate is Timothy F. Horning, 3400 North Rockton Avenue, Rockford, IL 61103. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before October 30, 2025 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: April 14, 2025 Dustin A. Giglio Administrator of the Estate of Gregory E. Addington, Deceased Timothy F. Horning MEYER & HORNING, P.C. 3400 North Rockton Ave. Rockford, IL 61103 (815) 636-9300 thmeyerhorning@aol.com 26173R TRRT 5/7 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF CLAIRE R. PELLEY, Deceased. NO. 2025-PR-101 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of CLAIRE R. PELLEY. Letters of Office were issued on April 3, 2025 to ANN E. PELLEY, who is the legal representative of the Estate. The attorney for the estate is David L. Davitt, 6072 Brynwood Dr., Suite 206, Rockford, IL 61114. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before October 23, 2025, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975, as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred.

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

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

DATED: April 14, 2025 David L. Davitt

Dawn Deuvall, EXUCUTOR CHRISTIAN SOLARES #6325075

Prepared by: David L. Davitt

Attorney for Estate Davitt Law Office, PLLC 6072 Brynwood Dr., Suite 206 Rockford, IL 61114 (815) 229-5333 ddavitt@rockriverlaw.com 26174R TRRT 5/7 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO PROBATE DIVISION IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF KEVIN H. KREMER, Deceased.

Case No. 2025–PR–0000120

Date Will Filed: No Will CLAIMS NOTICE

NOTICE is given of the death of KEVIN H. KREMER. Letters of Office were issued on April 9, 2025, to Brandi Lewin, whose address is 105 North Fairview Drive, Earlville, IA 52041, as Independent Administrator 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 23, 2025, 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 Administrator, or both. Copies of any claim filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office Probate Division must be mailed or delivered to the Independent Administrator 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 23rd day of April, 2025. RENO & ZAHM LLP

BY: /s/ Anthony R. Phelps

Anthony R. Phelps, Attorney for Brandi Lewin, Independent Administrator of the Estate of Kevin H. Kremer

RENO & ZAHM, LLP Anthony R. Phelps (#06297415) 2902 McFarland Road, Suite 400 Rockford, IL 61107

Phone (815) 987-4050 arp@renozahm.com 26175R TRRT 5/7 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN PROBATE

In the Matter of: MORRIS M. ROYAL, SR. Decedent. 2025-PR-0000117

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATIONWill AND CLAIMS

NOTICE is given of the death of Morris M. Royal, Sr. on February 16, 2025. Letters of Office were issued on April 9, 2025, to Tiffiny P. Whitmore, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is Attorney Charles G. Popp, P.C., 215 South State Street, Belvidere, Illinois.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before November 1, 2025, 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, whichever date

is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred.

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

Copies of claims filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office--Probate Division, must be mailed or delivered to the estate legal representative and to his/her attorney within ten days after it has been filed. 26176R TRRT 5/7 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO PROBATE DIVISION IN RE THE ESTATE OF VICTORIA LYNN MARIE SKURKA 25 PR 0000100 CLAIMS NOTICE

Notice is given of the death of VICTORIA L.M. SKURKA. Letters of Office were issued on March 28, 2025, to JEFFREY A. SKURKA, whose address is 5507 Wynmere Drive, South Beloit, Illinois 61080, as Independent Administrator of the estate. The attorney of record for the estate is James E. Meason, 113 W. Main Street, Rockton, IL 61072. Claims may be filed on or before October 23, 2025, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing of delivery of notice, whichever date is later, to any known creditor required by the Probate Act of 1975 (Act), 755 ILCS 5/1-1 et seq., and specifically 755 ILCS 5/18-3. 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 Court Clerk – Probate Division at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 W. State St., Rockford, IL 61101, or with the Independent Administrator, or both. Copies of any claim filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office – Probate Division must be mailed or delivered to the Independent Administrator and to the attorney for the estate within ten days after it has been filed. The estate will be administered without court supervision unless, under the Act (755 ILCS 5/28-4), any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the Clerk of the Court.

Date: April 23, 2025

JEFFREY A. SKURKA, Independent Administrator

James E. Meason Attorney for the Independent Administrator

Prepared by:

James E. Meason Attorney at Law 113 W. Main Street Rockton, IL 61072-2989 (815) 624-6517 office.measonlaw@gmail.com 26177R TRRT 5/7 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO

This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a jewelry business in said County and State under the name of 7Throne at the following post office addresses: 8344 Phyllis Road, Rockford, IL 61108; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Jessie Kay Trejo

SIGNED: Jessie Kay Trejo 4/8/25

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 8th day of April, A.D. 2025. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Lisa Nolley, Deputy Clerk 26157R TRRT 4/30

Rock River Times. April 23, 2025

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

WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC

Plaintiff, -v.ROBERT L. HARTMAN et al

Defendant 2024-FC-0000139

NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 5, 2024, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on May 5, 2025, 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 1311 IN SECTION 7 OF THE CORRECTED FINAL PLAT NO. 2 OF LAKE SUMMERSET, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 32 OF PLATS ON PAGES 262 THROUGH 270 INCLUSIVE, IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS, SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS.

Commonly known as 1311 CHADBOURNE DR, DAVIS, IL 61019

Property Index No. 05-06252-020

The real estate is improved with a residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, 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. 14-24-02304

Attorney ARDC No. 00468002

Case Number: 2024-FC-0000139 TJSC#: 44-3173

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 # 2024-FC-0000139 I3263823 P26123R TRRT 4/23

n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS WINTRUST MORTGAGE, A DIVISION OF BARRINGTON BANK & TRUST COMPANY, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.-

RYAN M FULLERTON, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS

Defendant 24 FC 0000066 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 19, 2025, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on May 16, 2025, 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: PART OF BLOCK TEN (10) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF SUBDIVISION BLOCK 10 SPAFFORD’S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF ROCKFORD, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 16 OF PLATS ON PAGE 23 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS, BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE NORTH LINE OF CROSBY STREET FOUR HUNDRED (400) FEET WEST OF THE WEST LINE OF PROSPECT STREET; THENCE RUNNING NORTH, ONE HUNDRED FORTY- SEVEN AND TWENTY-SEVEN HUNDREDTHS (147.27) FEET; THENCE WEST FIFTY (50) FEET; THENCE SOUTH, ONE HUNDRED FORTY-SEVEN AND TWENTY-SEVEN HUNDREDTHS (147.27) FEET TO THE NORTH LINE OF CROSBY STREET; THENCE EAST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF CROSBY

STREET, FIFTY (50) FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. AND ALSO KNOWN AS: LOT TWENTY-ONE (21) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF SUBDIVISION OF LOT 10, SPAFFORD’S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF ROCKFORD, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 16 OF PLATS ON PAGE 23 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS.

Commonly known as 1556 CROSBY STREET, ROCKFORD, IL 61107

Property Index No. 11-24376-031

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 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.

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

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

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

MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC

One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago IL, 60602 312-346-9088

E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com

Attorney File No. 2317298IL_1020548

Case Number: 24 FC 0000066

TJSC#: 45-816

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 # 24 FC 0000066 I3263913 P26124R TRRT 4/23

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STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO CITY OF SOUTH BELOIT, an Illinois municipal corporation, Plaintiff vs. NEW CHAPTER GROUP, INC., an Illinois Corporation, ZHIBIN WANG, ZHANHAI ZHANG, TEK ENTERPRISES, INC., d/b/a SERVPRO OF SOUTHWEST WAUKESHA COUNTY, a Wisconsin Corporation, ARIVA HOSPITALITY, INC. d/b/a THE GARDEN HOTEL AND CONFERENCE CENTER, an Illinois Corporation, LIANCHENG ZHANG, and UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants

CASE NO. 2020-CH-205

PUBLIC NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE

Public Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in said Court in the above-entitled cause on March 13, 2024, I, Gary Caruana, Sheriff of Winnebago County, or such other Deputy as may be sitting in my stead, will sell at public venue to the highest and best bidder, the following described lands and premises in said Judgment mentioned or so much thereof as may be necessary to realize the amount due to satisfy said Judgment with the terms and conditions as set forth herein:

A. The name, address and telephone number of the person to contact for information regarding the real estate is:

Douglas R. Henry BARRICK, SWITZER, LONG, BALSLEY & VAN EVERA, LLP 6833 Stalter Drive Rockford, IL 61108 (815) 962-6611

B. The common address of said property is: 200 Dearborn Avenue, South Beloit, Illinois.

C. The legal description of the property is:

Part of the Northwest fractional Quarter (1/4) and part of the Southeast Quarter (1/4) of Section 5, Township 46 North, Range 2 East of the Third Principal Meridian, Roscoe Township, now City of South Beloit, Winnebago County, Illinois, described as follows: Commencing at the Northeast corner of Section 5, aforesaid; thence due South (assumed) along the Old Centerline of Dearborn Avenue (U.S. Hwy. 51), a distance of 600.00 feet; thence North 89 degrees 03 minutes 30 seconds West; 33 feet to the West line of Dearborn Avenue and the place of beginning for the land to be herein described; thence South 207.50 feet; thence West 17.00 feet; thence South 100.38 feet to a point of curve, thence Southerly along a curve convexed Easterly and not tangent to the last described line 331.12 feet, having a radius of 930.77 feet; the chord being the South 10 degrees 24 minutes 45 seconds West 329 feet to a point of tangency; thence South 20 degrees 36

minutes 15 seconds West, 111.27 feet; thence South 55 degrees 49 minutes 15 seconds West 81.78 feet; thence North 89 degrees 04 minutes 45 seconds 347.64 feet; thence South 00 degrees 55 minutes 15 seconds West, 30.00 feet; thence North 89 degrees 04 minutes 45 seconds West, 98.67 feet; thence North 719.05 feet to a point of curve; thence Northerly along a curve convexed Easterly 111.63 feet, having a radius of 60.00 feet, the chord being North 96.21 feet; thence South 89 degrees o3 minutes 30 seconds East, 630.32 feet to the place of beginning; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois.

P.I.N.: 04-05-277-001 and P.I.N. 04-05-277-002

D. A description of the improvements on the real estate is: none.

E. The time and place of sale is: Thursday, May 1, 2025, at 11:00 o’clock A.M. in the lobby of the Winnebago County Justice Center, 650 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois.

F. The terms of the sale are: to the highest and best bidder with cash or certified check in full at time of sale. Property is conveyed in “AS IS” condition. Sale subject to court approval; buyer will be entitled to possession of property 30 days after confirmation of sale by court.

G. Title will be conveyed subject to the following: (1) all general real estate taxes which are a lien upon the real estate, real estate taxes for 2021, 2022 and 2023 have been sold and some have not yet become due and payable, (2) a municipal demolition lien in the amount of $1,294,632.00, (3) judgment lien for municipal fines totaling $8,828,500.00, (4) special assessment, if any, and (5) easements and restrictions of record. Dated at Rockford, Illinois, this 9th day of April, 2025.

GARY CARUANA, SHERIFF OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY PREPARED BY: DOUGLAS R. HENRY

BARRICK, SWITZER, LONG, BALSLEY & VAN EVERA, LLP 6833 Stalter Drive Rockford, IL 61108 (815) 962-6611 26134R TRRT 4/23 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF TREVA J. KING, Decedent. Case No. 2025-PR-0000099 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of Treva J. King. Letters of Office were issued on March 28, 2025 to Trevin King, 1133 N. Church St., Apt. #2, Rockford, IL 61103, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is Trent M. Ferguson, 216 North Court Street, Rockford, IL 61103.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before October 9, 2025, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within 3 months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or 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 Divi-

sion, must be mailed or delivered to the estate legal representatives and to his attorney within ten days after it has been filed.

DATED: March 27, 2025 /s/ Trevin King Trevin King, Administrator Name: ATTORNEY TRENT M. FERGUSON Attorney for Estate Address: 216 North Court Street City: Rockford, IL 61103 Telephone: 815-489-9500 trentferglaw@yahoo.com 26125R TRRT 4/23 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF BERNARD R. FRITCHEN, Deceased. NO. 2025-PR-93

CLAIM NOTICE

NOTICE is given of the death of BERNARD R. FRITCHEN. Letters of Office were issued on March 24, 2025 to BARBARA HIGDON and BENJAMIN FRITCHEN, who are the legal representatives of the Estate. The attorney for the estate is David L. Davitt, 6072 Brynwood Dr., Suite 206, Rockford, IL 61114. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before October 9, 2025, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975, as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk-Probate Division at the Winnebago County Courthouse, Rockford, IL 61101, or with the estate legal representative, or both. Copies of the claims filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office--Probate Division, must be mailed or delivered to the estate legal representatives and to their attorney within ten days after it has been filed.

DATED: April 3, 2025 David L. Davitt Prepared by: David L. Davitt Attorney for Estate Davitt Law Office, PLLC 6072 Brynwood Dr., Suite 206 Rockford, IL 61114 (815) 229-5333 ddavitt@rockriverlaw.com 26126R TRRT 4/23

n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO PROBATE DIVISION IN RE THE ESTATE OF: CAROLYN A. SCHLEE, Deceased. CASE NO. 2025 PR 76 CLAIM NOTICE

NOTICE is given of the death of CAROLYN A. SCHLEE. Letters of Office were issued on March 12, 2025 to Barbara M. Walk and David R. Northrup, who are the legal representatives of the estate. The attorneys for the estate are John M. Gilbert, Gilbert Law Offices, 5010 N. 2nd Street, Loves Park, Illinois 61111. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before October 9, 2025 that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by 755 ILCS 5/18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975 as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date as stated above shall be barred. Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk-Probate Division at the Winnebago County Courthouse, Rockford, Illinois, or with the estate legal

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

/s/ John M. Gilbert

JOHN M. GILBERT

Attorney for Co-Executors

Attorney John M. Gilbert

5010 N. 2nd Street

Loves Park, IL 61111

Phone (815) 877-2500

Fax (815) 877-2300

26127R TRRT 4/23

n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO THE ESTATE OF: LARRY E. WHITSEL

Deceased

Case No.: 2025-PR-61 CLAIM NOTICE

NOTICE is given of the death of Larry E. Whitsel. Letters of Office were issued on February 24, 2025 to Alaina Barker of Cherry Valley, Illinois, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is Sharon R. Rudy, 124 N. Water Street, #305, Rockford, Illinois 61107.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before October 9, 2025, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975 as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk-Probate Division at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61101 or with the estate’s legal representative, or both. A copy of any claim filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office, Probate Division, must be mailed or delivered to the legal representative and the attorney for the estate within ten days after it has been filed.

DATED: 4/4/25

Alaina Barker, Executor By: /s/ Attorney Sharon R. Rudy Attorney Sharon R. Rudy, P.C. 124 N. Water Street, #305 Rockford, IL 61107 (815) 962-1910 service@sharonrudylaw.com 26128R TRRT 4/23 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: MARCIA C. PEYTON, No. 2025 PR 67 Deceased.

CLAIM NOTICE

NOTICE is given of the death of Marcia C. Peyton. Letters of Office were issued on April 1, 2025, to Mark Peyton of 4627 Lincliff Drive, Rockford, Illinois 61103, as Independent Executor for the Estate. The attorney of record for the Estate is Andrea L. McKenna, 1111 South Alpine Road, Suite 704, Rockford, IL 61108. The estate will be administered without court supervision, unless under paragraph 28-4 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/28-4) any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the clerk.

Claims may be filed on or before October 9, 2025, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of notice to any known creditor required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act of 1975 as amended (755 ILCS

5/18-3), whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated shall be barred. Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk-Probate Division at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 W. State Street, Rockford, Illinois, or with the Executor, or both. Copies of any claim filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office - Probate Division must be mailed or delivered to the Executor and to its attorney within ten days after it has been filed.

Dated: April 1, 2025

Mark Peyton Independent Executor

Andrea L. McKenna (6309658) 1111 South Alpine Road, Suite 704 Rockford, IL 61108 (815) 968-7200

Service@CanfieldMcKennaLaw. com 26129R TRRT 4/23 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION

STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO

This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a nail salon business in said County and State under the name of World Nail Spa at the following post office addresses: 1730 East Riverside Blvd., Loves Park, IL 61111; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Le Nhat Huynh

SIGNED: Le Nhat Huynh 4/7/25

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 7th day of April, A.D. 2025. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Lisa Nolley, Deputy Clerk 26141R TRRT 4/23 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO WALID MASHRAH, Plaintiff, v. ROCKFORD LENDING GROUP, LLC, Defendant. Case No. 2025 MR 40 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION

To: Rockford Lending Group, LLC, its agents and to whom it may concern. Take notice that a Petition for Declaratory Judgment was filed in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Illinois, for the release of a mortgage. Now therefore, unless you, ROCKFORD LENDING GROUP, LLC, your agent, and all whom it may concern, file your answer to the pending Petition, or otherwise file your appearance, in said Circuit Court of 17th Judicial Circuit, Winnebago County, 400 West State Street, Room 108, in the City of Rockford, Illinois, on or before the 1st day of May, 2025, a default may be entered against you on that date or any time after that day and a Judgment may entered in accordance with the prayer of said Petition. Further, you may appear on May 1, 2025 at 9:15 am in the virtual 412 courtroom of the 17th Judicial District, Winnebago County via a Meeting ID: 813 9084 1419 or you may appear in person. Dated this 2nd day of April, 2025 Thomas A. Klein, Clerk of Court Prepared by: Robert E. Canfield( 3122943) Law Offices of Canfield & McKenna, LLC 1111 S. Alpine Road, Suite 704 Rockford, IL 61108 (815) 968-7200 phone Office@canfieldmckennalaw. com email service@canfieldmckennalaw. com for service of documents only

Attorney for Plaintiff 26131R TRRT 4/23

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STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO

This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a products and services marketing and sales business in said County and State under the name of Life20X at the following post office addresses: 1621 Broadway, Rockford, IL 61104; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Roberto Becerra

SIGNED: Roberto Becerra 4/11/25

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 11th day of April, A.D. 2025. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Krystal Soto, Deputy Clerk 26182R TRRT 5/7

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO

In the Matter of the Estate of: CAROLINE TRACY, Deceased. Case No. 2025-PR-121 CLAIM NOTICE

NOTICE is given of the death of CAROLINE TRACY. Letters of Office were issued on the 9th day of April, 2025 to Abraham Rukin 11422 Bayberry Drive, Roscoe, Illinois 61073, who is the legal representative of the Estate. The attorney for the Estate is GEORGE P. HAMPILOS, of Hampilos & Associates, Ltd., 6838 East State Street, Suite 302, Rockford, Illinois 61108.

Claims against the Estate may be filed on or before October 23, 2025, 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.

Facsimile: 815-962-6250

georgehamp@aol.com

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

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

Dated: April 21, 2025

By: George P. Hampilos, Esq.

Prepared by: George P. Hampilos –ARDC #6210622

HAMPILOS & ASSOCIATES, LTD.

6838 East State Street, Suite 302 Rockford, IL 61108

Telephone: 815-962-0044

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC Plaintiff, -v.- ROBERT L. HARTMAN et al Defendant 2024-FC-0000139

NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 5, 2024, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on May 5, 2025, 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 1311 CHADBOURNE DR, DAVIS, IL 61019

Property Index No. 05-06-252-020

The real estate is improved with a residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, 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. 14-24-02304

Attorney ARDC No. 00468002

Case Number: 2024-FC-0000139

TJSC#: 44-3173

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Case No. 2025-DN-86 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to Respondent Marcela Poole that Petitioner Morris Frazier Poole, Jr. has caused to be filed a PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE and other relief in the above-captioned cause of action. You are further notified that if you fail to file an answer or otherwise appear on or before May 23, 2025, a judgment by default may be

entered against you at any time thereafter for the relief requested in the petition.

/s/ Morris Frazier Poole Jr., Petitioner 26179R TRRT 5/7 n n n

ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION

STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO

This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a buying and selling used cars business in said County and State under the name of Moore & More Cars at the following post office addresses: 1125 Kent St., Rockford, IL 61102; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Shameka Nicole Hawkins SIGNED: Shameka Nicole Hawkins 4/16/25

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 # 2024-FC-0000139 I3263823

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF Winnebago - Rockford, ILLINOIS Nations Direct Mortgage, LLC Plaintiff vs. Jerry Wallace; Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Jerry Wallace, if any; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants Defendant 22 FC 337 CALENDAR

NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on May 29, 2025, at the hour 1:00 p.m., Intercounty’s Winnebago County office, 7210 East State Street, Rockford, IL 61108, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 11-04-376-003.

Commonly known as 3403 Bartholomew Street, Rockford, IL 61101.

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

For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group LLC, 33 West Monroe Street, Suite 1540, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 360-9455. W24-0227

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com

I3264644

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REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS WINTRUST MORTGAGE, A DIVISION OF BARRINGTON BANK & TRUST COMPANY, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.- RYAN M FULLERTON, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendant 24 FC 0000066

NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 19, 2025, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on May 16, 2025, 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 1556 CROSBY STREET, ROCKFORD, IL 61107

Property Index No. 11-24-376-031

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS

STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO

This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a construction (siding, roof repairs, painting, drywall) business in said County and State under the name of Champs Quality Construction at the following post office addresses: 223 S. Memorial Ave., Rockford, IL 61102; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Marco Antonio Brito

SIGNED: Marco Antonio Brito 4/16/25

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 16th day of April, A.D. 2025.

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 16th day of April, A.D. 2025. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Krystal Soto, Deputy Clerk 26183R TRRT 5/7 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION

Lori Gummow, County Clerk

Ariel Rosas, Deputy Clerk 26184R TRRT 5/7 n n n

ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION

STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO

This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a ministry business in said County and State under the name of Poymane at the following post office addresses: 2721 2nd Ave., Rockford, IL 61108; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows:

Joseph Francis Militello

SIGNED: Joseph Francis Militello 4/21/25

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 21st day of April, A.D. 2025.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk Ariel Rosas, Deputy Clerk 26186R TRRT 5/7

ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION

STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO

This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a newborn care specialist business in said County and State under the name of Seraphic Baby Care at the following post office addresses: 1735 Douglas St., Rockford, IL 61103; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Rebecca

Marie Iverson

SIGNED: Rebecca Marie Iverson 4/17/25

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 17th day of April, A.D. 2025.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk Ariel Rosas, Deputy Clerk 26185R TRRT 5/7

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

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

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

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

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION

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

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

MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC

One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago IL, 60602 312-346-9088

E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com

Attorney File No. 23-17298IL_1020548

Case Number: 24 FC 0000066

TJSC#: 45-816

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 # 24 FC 0000066 I3263913

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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 14-24-05357. Auction.com, LLC 100 N LaSalle St., Suite 1400 Chicago, IL 60606872-225-4985 You can also visit www.auction.com. Attorney File No. 14-24-05357 Case Number: 2024-FC-0000303 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. I3263543

P26164R TRRT 5/7 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.- Jessica Kolanowski a/k/a Jessica Lynn Ann Sefton; et. al. Defendants. 2024-FC-0000227 2103 PIERCE AVENUE, 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 2/20/2025, an agent of Auction.com, LLC will conduct the auction in person at 10:00 AM on May 28, 2025 located at 400 W State Street, Second Floor Lobby, Rockford IL 61101, and will sell at public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate. Commonly known as 2103 PIERCE AVENUE, ROCKFORD, IL 61103 Property Index No. 11-11-105-023

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS U.S. Bank National Association Plaintiff, -v.- Alex M. Jones; et. al. Defendants. 2024-FC-0000303 428 W 6TH ST, PECATONICA, IL 61063 NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 2/27/2025, an agent of Auction.com, LLC will conduct the auction in person at 10:00 AM on June 4, 2025 located at 400 W State Street, Second Floor Lobby, Rockford IL 61101, and will sell at public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate. Commonly known as 428 W 6TH ST, PECATONICA, IL 61063 Property Index No. 09-29-403-009

The real estate is improved with a Residential Property. The judgment amount was $107,733.13 Sale Terms: 20% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to Auction.com, LLC, No third party checks will be accepted. All registered bidders need to provide a photo ID in order to bid. The balance, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. (relief fee not required) 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

The real estate is improved with a Residential Property. The judgment amount was $50,956.34 Sale Terms: 20% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to Auction.com, LLC, No third party checks will be accepted. All registered bidders need to provide a photo ID in order to bid. The balance, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. (relief fee not required) 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 14-24-03886. Auction.com, LLC 100 N LaSalle St., Suite 1400 Chicago, IL 60602872-225-4985 You can also visit www.auction.com.

Attorney File No. 14-24-03886 Case Number: 2024-FC-0000227 NOTE: PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, YOU ARE ADVISED THAT PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR

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STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO CITY OF SOUTH BELOIT, an Illinois municipal corporation, Plaintiff vs. NEW CHAPTER GROUP, INC., an Illinois Corporation, ZHIBIN WANG, ZHANHAI ZHANG, TEK ENTERPRISES, INC., d/b/a SERVPRO OF SOUTHWEST WAUKESHA COUNTY, a Wisconsin Corporation, ARIVA HOSPITALITY, INC. d/b/a THE GARDEN HOTEL AND CONFERENCE CENTER, an Illinois Corporation, LIANCHENG ZHANG, and ) UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants CASE NO. 2020-CH-205

PUBLIC NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE

Public Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in said Court in the above-entitled cause on March 13, 2024, I, Gary Caruana, Sheriff of Winnebago County, or such other Deputy as may be sitting in my stead, will sell at public venue to the highest and best bidder, the following described lands and premises in said Judgment mentioned or so much thereof as may be necessary to realize the amount due to satisfy said Judgment with the terms and conditions as set forth herein:

A.The name, address and telephone number of the person to contact for information regarding the real estate is: Douglas R. Henry BARRICK, SWITZER, LONG, BALSLEY & VAN EVERA, LLP 6833 Stalter Drive Rockford, IL 61108 (815) 962-6611

B. The common address of said property is: 200 Dearborn Avenue, South Beloit, Illinois.

C. The legal description of the property is:

Part of the Northwest fractional Quarter (1/4) and part of the Southeast Quarter (1/4) of Section 5, Township 46 North, Range 2 East of the Third Principal Meridian, Roscoe Township, now City of South Beloit, Winnebago County, Illinois, described as follows: Commencing at the Northeast corner of Section 5, aforesaid; thence due South (assumed) along the Old Centerline of Dearborn Avenue (U.S. Hwy. 51), a distance of 600.00 feet; thence North 89 degrees 03 minutes 30 seconds West; 33 feet to the West line of Dearborn Avenue and the place of beginning for the land to be herein described; thence South 207.50 feet; thence West 17.00 feet; thence South 100.38 feet to a point of curve, thence Southerly along a curve convexed Easterly and not tangent to the last described line 331.12 feet, having a radius of 930.77 feet; the chord being the South 10 degrees 24 minutes 45 seconds West 329 feet to a point of tangency; thence South 20 degrees 36 minutes 15 seconds West, 111.27 feet; thence South 55 degrees 49 minutes 15 seconds West 81.78 feet; thence North 89 degrees 04 minutes 45 seconds , 347.64 feet; thence South 00 degrees 55 minutes 15 seconds West, 30.00 feet; thence North 89 degrees 04 minutes 45 seconds West, 98.67 feet; thence North 719.05 feet to a point of curve; thence Northerly along a curve convexed Easterly 111.63 feet, having a radius of 60.00 feet, the chord being North 96.21 feet; thence South 89 degrees o3 minutes 30 seconds East, 630.32 feet to the place of beginning; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois.

P.I.N.: 04-05-277-001 and P.I.N. 04-05-277-002

D. A description of the improvements on the real estate is: none.

E. The time and place of sale is: Thursday, May 1, 2025, at 11:00 o’clock A.M. in the lobby of the Winnebago County Justice Center, 650

West State Street, Rockford, Illinois.

F. The terms of the sale are: to the highest and best bidder with cash or certified check in full at time of sale. Property is conveyed in “AS IS” condition. Sale subject to court approval; buyer will be entitled to possession of property 30 days after confirmation of sale by court.

G. Title will be conveyed subject to the following: (1) all general real estate taxes which are a lien upon the real estate, real estate taxes for 2021, 2022 and 2023 have been sold and some have not yet become due and payable, (2) a municipal demolition lien in the amount of $1,294,632.00, (3) judgment lien for municipal fines totaling $8,828,500.00, (4) special assessment, if any, and (5) easements and restrictions of record.

Dated at Rockford, Illinois, this 9th day of April, 2025.

PREPARED BY:

DOUGLAS R. HENRY

BARRICK, SWITZER, LONG, BALSLEY & VAN EVERA, LLP 6833 Stalter Drive Rockford, IL 61108 (815) 962-6611

GARY

CARUANA, SHERIFF OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY

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

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

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

For information, contact JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC

Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 30 N. LASALLE STREET, SUITE 3650, Chicago, IL, 60602 (312) 541-9710. Please refer to file number 23 0368.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION

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

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

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE ON BEHALF OF AND WITH RESPECT TO AJAX MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2021-G, MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES, SERIES 2021-G Plaintiff, -v.- JOHNNY YOUNG, ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, CITY OF ROCKFORD, STATE OF ILLINOIS Defendant 2023 FC 0000205 NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 18, 2025, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on May 20, 2025, 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 2410 SAUBER AVENUE, ROCKFORD, IL 61103 Property Index No. 11-11-303-008

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $95,719.91.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS

JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC 30 N. LASALLE STREET, SUITE 3650 Chicago IL, 60602 312-541-9710

E-Mail: ilpleadings@johnsonblumberg.com

Attorney File No. 23 0368 Case Number: 2023 FC 0000205

TJSC#: 45-941

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 # 2023 FC 0000205 I3264522

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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.

P26148R TRRT 4/30

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION Plaintiff, -v.- TERRI L. TAYLOR et al Defendant 2024-FC-0000131 NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 13, 2025, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on May 15, 2025, 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 2011 NORTH CHURCH STREET, ROCKFORD, IL 61103

Property Index No. 11-14-230-004

The real estate is improved with a residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, 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

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. 14-24-02199

Attorney ARDC No. 00468002

Case Number: 2024-FC-0000131 TJSC#: 45-475

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 # 2024-FC-0000131

I3264418

P26146R TRRT 4/30

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Death Notices Horoscope

4/16/2025 80 Boardman, Ian L Rockford

ARIES

4/17/2025 58 Anderson, Curtis A Rockford

4/17/2025 75 Johnson, Roberta Rockford

4/17/2025 96 Mcreynolds, Frank B Rockford

4/17/2025 86 Mccarthy, Carol Rockford

Crossword THEME: FILL-IN-THE-BLANK

ARIES

You’ll begin the process of looking for a property or apartment that truly meets your needs. You’ll feel gratified when shopping for your family.

4/17/2025 66 West, Cynthia Rockford

TAURUS

4/17/2025 81 Kramer, Constance Cherry Valley

4/17/2025 78 Lindquist, Sharon Rockford

4/16/2025 98 Chastain, Marilyn Loves Park

4/16/2025 42 Wilson, Wesley S Rockford

4/16/2025 63 Lilly, Kaytee Rockford

You’re determined and ready to take on new professional and personal challenges. No matter your age, taking care of your children demands your full attention. If you’re single, you’ll attract many admirers.

4/16/2025 83 List, Jacqueline Rockford

ARIES

You’ll be rewarded for performing a remarkable deed, even if you see it as just lending a listening ear to someone in need. This simple act is heroic.

TAURUS

You’ll prioritize your family, home and personal aspects of your life this week. You might even be motivated to start a family business from home.

GEMINI

GEMINI

4/15/2025 76 Wilder, Donald J Loves Park

4/15/2025 75 Bokker, Susan G South Beloit

4/15/2025 75 Mendel, Stephen A Rockford

4/15/2025 66 Olson, Mark A Roscoe

Feeling fatigued can make you more susceptible to germs and colds. It’s important to take it easy and rest, especially if you’ve been working overtime.

4/15/2025 56 Scherer, Ann Rockford

Summer is fast approaching, and you’re getting excited about all the adventures that await you. Well ­ deserved nature walks and outings promise to be the highlights of the season.

CANCER

CANCER

4/15/2025 42 Holmes, Ray Mario Rockford

4/15/2025 84 Feltz, William Rockford

4/15/2025 41 Diabelko, Kelly M South Beloit

4/15/2025 74 Silverberg, Terry Rockford

4/15/2025 94 Kelly, Robert F Rockford

4/14/2025 52 Peppers, Jamie Rockford

You’ll notice that many people around you are feeling disoriented and lost. Sometimes, you need to take a step back to find peace. Consider adopting a spiritual practice to help you relax and regain your sense of balance.

4/14/2025 44 Kreiman, Laura B Rockford

Be daring and embrace new adventures that could take you to all four corners of the globe. At work, a position you’ve always wanted will suddenly open up.

LEO

LEO

4/14/2025 92 Cox, Mildred H Rockford

4/14/2025 82 Lefevre, Patricia Rockford

4/14/2025 78 Lamonica, Judith J Rockford

4/14/2025 86 Becker, Ludwig Rockford

4/14/2025 72 Haight, Randi D Rockford

Your time is precious, and managing it may prove to be a challenge. Stay focused at work to finish all your tasks on time. In your love life, embrace the joy of being with your partner to strengthen your bond.

4/14/2025 78 Lavine, Allen R Rockford

Dive deeper into your spirituality to achieve personal fulfillment. If you commit to a cause, you may be able to face life’s big questions and discover a richer meaning in your life.

VIRGO

VIRGO

4/14/2025 82 Doby, Charles F Rockford

4/14/2025 86 Crescenzo, John Machesney Park

4/14/2025 93 Loken, Suzanne L Rockford

4/14/2025 82 Hanouw, Gerald Rockford

You’ll be inspired to plan a trip abroad or explore a new area close to home with your partner or friends. You’ll embrace change at home with tasks like rearranging your furniture to refresh your living space.

4/14/2025 88 Oltmanns, Alvin Rockford

You’ll have a flood of ingenious ideas that will inspire you to create a masterpiece. You’ll be extremely generous with someone close to you.

LIBRA

LIBRA

4/14/2025 67 Kelly, Michael S Rockford

4/13/2025 71 Taisey, Deborah A Rockford

4/13/2025 50 Hyser, Sarah A Rockford

4/13/2025 89 Nichols Jr, John P Rockford

4/13/2025 89 Furdge, Eddie L Rockford

It may be time to kick certain habits to achieve the professional success you seek. Your life will be filled with abundance after a bit of healthy competition. This will open doors to a position you’ve been eyeing.

4/13/2025 72 Logemann, William S Rockford

Across

You’ll be under a lot of pressure at work this week. Take a moment to step back and recharge with friends. Fortunately, you’ll organize an event that will bring together the people you cherish most.

SCORPIO

This week, your generosity will shine brightly, even in the eyes of those who might take advantage of it. Fortunately, your ability to speak your mind will put everything into perspective, and you’ll earn the respect you deserve.

TAURUS

You must thoroughly prepare before entering into any negotiations, whether for a business deal or a personal purchase. You must gather all the necessary information, a task will require a lot of patience.

GEMINI

This week is the perfect opportunity to resolve conflicts and correct past mistakes. You’ll be pleased with the outcome. You must consider many elements to restore balance and harmony within your social circle.

CANCER

Buying a home requires significant financial resources and time. You’ll take great pride in this impressive achievement—it’s a milestone that’s not within everyone’s reach.

LEO

Enjoy quality time with your family this week. A major project involving your loved ones, such as a move or organizational change at work, awaits you. You may also receive news about an upcoming birth.

VIRGO

Summer is almost here! You’ll want to treat yourself by buying new clothes. Your social calendar is set to blossom. Many exciting outings await!

LIBRA

Look at home improvements as a valuable investment. You must have deep conversations with those close to you to nurture your relationships. To keep your relationship friendly, avoid lending money to a friend.

ARIES

Embrace professional change without hesitation! Taking on new responsibilities will drive your progress and likely lead to a salary increase, even if time becomes an increasingly precious resource.

TAURUS

You may consider embarking on a journey or adventure that requires considerable preparation. Enrolling in a training course or diving into a new field of study could change how you see your future.

GEMINI

To reduce tensions, set aside some time for your loved ones. This time you spend together will help you open up to each other and gain a deeper understanding of the challenges each of you may be facing.

CANCER

You’ll finally have time to spend with your partner. You must make minor adjustments to your relationship and free up time to do things with your better half. This will help you resolve many of the issues that have been bothering you.

LEO

You’ll hear about a job opening that aligns with your professional goals. You’ll need to invest time and work hard to adapt to your new responsibilities.

VIRGO

You’ll be surprised to find yourself in the spotlight this week. Your presence will captivate those around you, and you’ll receive applause for an impressive feat. You’ll perform a heroic act that will boost your self­esteem.

LIBRA

Your family counts on your presence, so you may need to spend part of the week at home. Although your move is still a few months away, start preparing right away to stay ahead of the game.

4/13/2025 100 Fant, Dorris M Rockford

Day

SCORPIO

4/13/2025 69 Rose, Cheryl R Rockford

4/12/2025 93 Denekas, Harold E Durand

4/12/2025 63 Laye, Anthony T Rockford

4/12/2025 80 James, Pat L Rockford

1. Little rascal

You must negotiate and compromise to reach a fair agreement. Fortunately, you’ll receive legal counsel to help resolve a dispute before it escalates.

SAGITTARIUS

4/12/2025 80 Graham, Beverly J Cherry Valley

4/12/2025 41 Lyall II, Roger E Rockford

4/12/2025 27 Kelly, Jeremiah D Rockford

4/12/2025 73 Cheffel, Timothy M Rockford

4/12/2025 90 Laborde, Audrey L Durand

6. Center of activity

9. d’Ivoire lead-in

13. Tree, in Latin

14. *Common ____ or ____ of Good Feelings

You’ll be busy this week! An attractive job offer may come your way from a competing company. Emotionally, you’ll feel special and cherished by your partner and those around you.

4/11/2025 83 Becker, Robert G Rockford

CAPRICORN

4/11/2025 63 Weger, Penny S Rockford

4/11/2025 75 Brownlee, Sammie Rockford

4/11/2025 72 Wieman, Dale A Rockford

4/11/2025 76 Buckner, Cecelia L Rockton

4/11/2025 63 Meyer, Robert Rockford

15. Supreme Teutonic god

16. Large violin family member

17. *Gravely ____ or ____ at ease

Your knack for lifting spirits and making those around you smile will set you apart this week. Expect a warm round of applause. You may even receive a reward for this ability.

4/11/2025 86 Bredfeldt, Carol J Rockford

18. Speak up

19. *Holiday ____ or ____ weather

21. *Butter____ or ____

tape

A revelation will light your way and guide you toward a career that aligns with your aspirations. You’ll face a learning process that will help you navigate and define your goals more clearly.

47. *Kitchen ____ or ____ or swim

48. *Willie ____ or ____

Mandela

50. To, archaic

SAGITTARIUS

52. Had a meal

53. Voyeur’s glance

6. *Rightful ____ or ____ apparent

7. Dot-com address

8. Craft wood

51. Solar system model

SCORPIO

54. Japan to U.S., in WW2

56. “Sesame Street” regular

9. Native Egyptian, in Roman times

10. Related to ear

Let your dreams guide and inspire you as you plan your summer vacation. Make sure you plan ahead to create memorable getaways with those you love.

55. Anger management issue

CAPRICORN

57. *Passenger ____ or ____ post

60. *Grammatically ____ or ____ answer

64. Past participle of bear

65. Go wrong

You’re filled with energy this week! Even though you’re bound by time constraints or financial limitations, you’ll dive into a series of initiatives, each more exciting than the last.

11. Hyperbolic tangent

12. Opposite of WSW

15. Suitors

57. *The North ____ or ____ dancer

SAGITTARIUS

58. Van Gogh’s famous botanical subject

59. Flying biter

20. Possible allergic reaction

You need to take a break and give yourself permission to relax, especially if you’re feeling vulnerable. Going on a vacation could help you work through difficult emotions. This will allow you to return to work with a calmer mindset to tackle new challenges.

67. Empower

22. Tax person’s designation, acr.

If you don’t take time to unwind and relax, you could be overwhelmed by stress. Consider adopting a lifestyle that nourishes your spirit and aligns with your core values to cultivate a lasting sense of well­being.

24. Shut down (2 words)

60. *Eat ____ or ____ to pick

61. Cocoyam

62. Prompt box comments

CAPRICORN

25. *Dancing ____ or ____ bee

26. Cell phone bill item

63. Multiple choice challenge

Despite your reserved and shy nature, you’ll enjoy some fun experiences in good company. You may even organize a work or family gathering.

64. *Raise the ____ or ____ none

SCORPIO

You’ll know just what to say this week, and your words will resonate far and wide, especially on social media. Prepare for a series of enriching trips.

SAGITTARIUS

Indulge and spoil yourself this week. Take the opportunity to wander through stores and boutiques. You’ll find useful items, and also a few goodies to brighten up your daily routine.

CAPRICORN

Prepare for a busy week ahead. Your enthusiasm and perseverance will set you apart. You’re also likely to see a significant increase in your income, which will give rise to some wonderful celebrations.

AQUARIUS

4/11/2025 76 Madru, Mary South Beloit

AQUARIUS

4/11/2025 73 Jurgens, Richard L Rockford

23. Zeppelin lead-in

You have many little things to do at home or for your family. You’ll complete them all and look like a hero to your loved ones. You’re a pragmatic person and know how to set your priorities straight.

PISCES

24. *Batman’s ____ or ____ Cod

25. What, in Oaxaca

28. Whimper

30. Smells

35. Defender of skies

You have a way with words, which will empower you to defend your opinions passionately. You may need to have deep discussions on certain topics, but with the right information, you’ll be unchallenged.

37. Like debatable point

39. *Stem to ____ or ____ parent

40. *Ill at ____ or ____ up

41. Famous fabulist

43. Brain wave

The luckiest signs this week: CANCER, LEO AND VIRGO

44. Opposite of digest

46. “Will be,” to Doris

68. Assumed name

AQUARIUS

69. Barn sound

70. Fair attractions

71. Catch one’s breath

72. Coniferous tree

27. Art class support

29. Things to lament

Negotiating with someone you have no emotional connection with is easier. Sometimes, you may be unwilling to be flexible when dealing with those closest to you.

73. Baker’s raiser

PISCES

Down

1. Bursas

66. Beluga yield

AQUARIUS

31. Singer-songwriter Redding

32. The press, e.g.

33. Are not

34. *Garter ____ or ____ eyes

You may land an influential position at work. Trust your instincts and organizational skills. They’ll help you score a top role within the company.

2. *Rowing ____ or ____ cut

3. *Willing and ____ or ____-bodied

4. Relating to mole

5. Temporarily, Latin (2 words)

Expect a big promotion at work this week. If you’re looking for a job, a new position offering excellent career opportunities with rapid advancement will come your way.

PISCES

36. Come clean, with up

38. *Tattered and ____ or ____ apart

42. Outdoor entertainment area

The luckiest signs this week: LIBRA, SCORPIO AND SAGITTARIUS

45. Pith helmets

49. Not paleo

Exhaustion is catching up with you, and a sleepless night could jeopardize your progress on certain projects. Embrace a new routine. A balanced diet and regular physical activity could work wonders for your energy levels.

PISCES

This week, you’ll feel the urge to travel or escape to a scenic destination. If you’re planning an adventure with a group, stay alert—some individuals may complicate things.

You’ll be tasked with organizing a largescale meeting at work. Your social life will be buzzing with activity. You’ll show empathy and innovation this week. Divine inspiration may guide you.

The luckiest signs this week: ARIES, TAURUS AND GEMINI

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The luckiest signs this week: CAPRICORN, AQUARIUS AND PISCES

Crossword & Sudoku

Across

1. Property measure

5. Commercials, for short

8. Low male voice

12. Squeezing snakes

13. Mowed

14. Milky gem

15. Spectacular

16. English brew

17. Alaskan seaport

18. Forceful person

20. Hesitated

22. Bogey beater

23. Directory

24. Beam type

27. Slippery as an ____

28. Statute

31. Befitting

32. Hurricane or tornado

34. Ram’s counterpart

35. Quilting party

36. Cackler

37. Slackened

39. Does better than a “B”

41. “Stand ____ Deliver”

42. Most skilled

44. Wraps

48. Bridle part

49. Possessive pronoun

51. Enthusiastic review

52. “____ Smile Without You”

53. Rival

54. Flat

55. Embraces

56. As of now

57. Game missile

Down

1. On a cot 2. Duplicate 3. Precipitation 4. Flee

5. Movie star

6. Expected to arrive

7. Fastener

19. Wetlands 21. Physical disorder 24. Scientist’s workplace 25. Imitate 26. Pickpocket’s crime 27. Timespan

29. Respectful wonder

30. Join together

33. Bear witness

38. Loved

40. Piggy-bank fillers

41. Object of value

42. Overhead curve

43. Boyfriend

45. Molten flow

46. Always

47. Forwarded 50. From head to ____

8. Extra 9. Disciples 10. Not different 11. Snow coaster

Rockford Area

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Spring Artscene

Various Locations Rockford, IL artsforeveryone.com

815.963.6765

Friday, April 25 - Saturday, April 26

ArtScene, a beloved Rockford tradition since 1987, returns April 25 and 26, for its spring gallery walk celebrating the region’s vibrant arts community. Hosted by the Rockford Area Arts Council, ArtScene invites visitors to explore local galleries and pop-up venues—free of charge—on Friday from 5–9 p.m. and Saturday from 4–9 p.m. Guests can view and purchase a wide range of artwork, from paintings and photography to fiber art, jewelry, and sculpture. Guests can meet the artists, hear their stories, and enjoy nearby shops and restaurants along the way. All are welcome.

The Great War at Midway Village Midway Village Museum

6799 Guilford Rd. Rockford, IL 61107 midwayvillage.com

815.397.9112

Saturday, April 26 - Sunday, April 27

Midway Village Museum will bring World War I history to life during a powerful reenactment event featuring over 200 reenactors portraying soldiers and civilians from the U.S. and Europe during The Great War. Held Saturday from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., the event includes narrated battles, authentic encampments, vintage vehicles, and a replica WWI tank. Guests can also take a guided tour of a 150-yard trench system for $3. Admission: $15 adults, $12 seniors and children (5-12), free for members and children under 5.

Dead Guy Festival True Crime Expo

Saturday, April 26

Haunted Rockford proudly presents the 2025 Dead Guy Festival – True Crime Expo on Saturday, April 26, from 12 - 5 p.m. at Historic Attractions . This captivating event will feature renowned authors and researchers Chad Lewis, Sylvia Shults, and festival host Kathi Kresol, who will delve into chilling tales of serial killers, gangsters, murder, and mayhem. Attendees can explore true crime's darkest mysteries through engaging presentations, followed by exclusive access to the fascinating exhibits at the museum, proving truth can indeed be more disturbing than fiction.

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