University of Illinois Springfield faculty
Striking faculty members, family and supporters picketing on University of Illinois Springfield’s campus. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jenna Schweikert)
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University of Illinois Springfield faculty go on strike
Union voices concerns over inadequate pay after months of negotiations
By Ben Szalinski Capitol News Illinois
bszalinski@capitolnewsillinois.com
SPRINGFIELD — Faculty at the University of Illinois Springfield went on strike Friday after contract negotiations failed to produce satisfactory wage increases and address other concerns.
The strike at the campus of 4,300 students at one of the three University of Illinois system schools marks the first by a public university in Illinois since three universities went on strike in April 2023. It’s the first strike at UIS since May 2017.
Tenure and tenure-track faculty at UIS have been negotiating with administrators since last spring, when nontenured faculty avoided a strike. A 2022 collective bargaining agreement expired last August and despite help from a federal mediator, the UIS United Faculty Union has been unable to reach an agreement after voting last month to authorize a strike.
A group of several dozen faculty members and supporters held a rally on campus Friday after a 10-hour bargaining session on Thursday failed to produce a deal.
“This is not where we wanted to be on this beautiful Friday morning,” said Dathan Powell, an associate theater professor and president of the UIS faculty union. “We wanted to be in our classrooms. We wanted to be in our offices with our students, working with them on research, doing service for this institution to keep it running. But we’re out here. We’re out here because the administration of this university has not been valuing its students. It values its students when it invests in its faculty, in its staff and in the institution itself.”
University ‘disappointed’
The university said in a statement that it is “disappointed” by the union’s decision to go on strike.
“We remain hopeful the union will return to the table so negotiations can continue,” the statement said. “UIS is committed to supporting students who are affected by the faculty’s decision to participate in a work stoppage and has plans in place to minimize the impact to them. The university continues to work toward a fair and fiscally responsible contract that serves the entire university community and hopes to reach a timely
agreement with the union.”
The university told students in an email on Thursday that they should continue attending classes unless their professor cancels it. Not all professors are part of the strike and the university said contracts with other faculty groups prohibit them from engaging in a sympathy strike.
“The students who are worried are rightfully worried, and we are worried for them because we see that the administration has valued them so little by refusing to negotiate with the faculty,” Powell told reporters.
Several UIS students spoke in support of the faculty at the rally.
“When you hurt the faculty, you hurt the students,” UIS communications student Braden Nuttall said. “We are not separate; we are one. One does not come without the other. The faculty is not asking for anything more than what they truly deserve.”
The UIS staff union is also considering going on strike but are continuing negotiations.
What’s being negotiated
A key point of contention is the size of cost-of-living adjustments. The administration offered 1% raises, which they said aligns with a University of Illinois system program on salary and raises. The union is seeking a 2.6% increase in the current fiscal year and 6% over the next two years, according to the university’s bargaining update.
“What they’re providing would not even buy or fill a tank of gas,” University Professionals of Illinois President John Miller said.
The union says wage growth for faculty has been lower than for top administrators who earn six-figure salaries.
Faculty are also hoping to boost the $55,000 minimum salary that was set in 2017 by $11,000 — UIS has offered a $2,000 increase. The union also wants the university to set aside more money for faculty to attend conferences, which have also risen in cost.
The union is seeking protections from artificial intelligence, making a pilot program on employee leave permanent and limiting rate increases for on-campus parking. They also expressed fear the administration is trying to walk back agreements from the 2022 contract.
“We want for them to recognize that the faculty and the staff here at UIS are the ones who provide the support and the education for the students here, and the way that they can do that is by bargain-
ing with us collaboratively,” Powell told reporters. “Oftentimes, what happens in bargaining, however, is that our proposals are presented, we talk through the logic and the reason behind them, and we are often met with just a rejection.”
The next bargaining session had not been set as of Friday morning, Powell said.
Broader budget talks
In a March 26 email to students obtained by Capitol News Illinois, the UIS administration said they are working to address a structural deficit pegged at $19 million in the current fiscal year. Reducing hiring and targeted budget reductions have helped the university advance its long-term financial plan, the email said.
UIS’ budget struggles and the strike come as lawmakers down the road at the Statehouse debate creating a new formula for higher education funding.
The proposal calls for increasing university funding by about $135 million each year over the next 15 years. That new funding would be distributed under a formula that sets an adequacy target for each institution and gives priority for new funding to those institutions furthest away from their target.
The University of Illinois system is opposed to the bill over fears funding would be redirected to other universities. According to the Coalition for Transforming Higher Education Funding, U of I Urbana-Champaign is funded at 89% of its adequacy target. UIS is at 57%.
“The U of I system has plenty of money, but it has chosen not to fund UIS at an appropriate level,” Powell told reporters. “There is a cost of running an institution of higher ed in Illinois, and they are not paying that to the institution. So the state funds that come into the system are held up by the system and not dispersed evenly to the campuses that need it most.”
UIS accounts for 2% of all of the university system’s spending in the current fiscal year, according to the system’s budget documents. UIUC receives 44% and the University of Illinois Chicago 31% while the rest goes to the system’s administration and university’s hospital. UIS also receives only 3% of state funds allocated to the system.
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Seven years after legalization, final cannabis licensing lawsuit goes to court
Company with perfect applica- tion score argues for new license lottery
By Hannah Meisel news@capitolnewsillinois.com
CHICAGO — Nearly seven years after Illinois lawmakers approved recreational cannabis legalization, applicants who lost out on coveted business licenses are still battling the state in court, alleging the law’s rollout undermined its purported equity goals.
At the time of its passage in 2019, supporters of Illinois’ landmark law touted it as the most equity-centric legalized cannabis program in the nation. But one of the centerpieces of that legislation — setting aside the majority of cannabis business licenses for “social equity” applicants disproportionately affected by the War on Drugs — proved more complicated than the law’s authors had imagined, setting off years of litigation over the process.
The final lawsuit of dozens filed following the first cannabis licensing lottery in 2020 finally got its day in court this week, marking the conclusion of a yearslong legal saga testing the state’s legalization policy. But it’s also the last chance for the plaintiff, Well-Being Holistic Group, to have an opportunity for a dispensary license after all four of its applications lost in three lotteries.
“We just want a fair shot,” the Rev. Otis Davis, said after a hearing in the case Wednesday. “We’re not asking for anything special, no special privileges, but what they promised from the very beginning. … So we just saying, ‘Hey, that the system is broken, then they should redo it, and they should give everybody a chance.’”
Davis preaches at Repairers of the Breach Ministries in Chicago’s Back of the Yards neighborhood and unsuccessfully ran for Chicago City Council in 2019. He was part of the team that applied for dispensary licenses as Well-Being Holistic Group in 2020. Chris Harris, an attorney who’d represented Davis, teamed up with his client along with Harris’ friend and business partner David Roberts to submit the applications. Harris was blunt in his assessment of Davis’ value to the team: “Otis being a veteran, Otis being a practicing minister on the South Side of Chicago coming from a disproportionately impacted area — we had what we thought was a perfect team, and a team that was designed to win this
type of license.”
In fact, Well-Being Holistic Group’s applications received perfect scores, but still didn’t win a license. While most lawsuits filed against the state after the lottery process were from applicants who disputed their scores for a chance to be included in the lottery, Well-Being’s case argues a different legal theory, which attorney Chris Carmichael of Henderson Parks said is the “most difficult path” of all the lawsuits.
Plaintiff alleges lotteries were rigged
Well-Being argues that the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, which operated the lotteries, improperly allowed roughly 450 ineligible entries into a lottery of 901 applicants for dispensary licenses in the Chicago region. That, Well-Being argues, nearly doubled the size of the pool and reduced others’ chances of winning.
Well-Being alleges the entries should have been flagged as ineligible because corporate dispensaries that already had a footprint in Illinois’ medical cannabis market had their fingerprints on applications for social equity dispensary licenses.
In one case, Carmichael said a company paid for roughly $500,000 in application fees — something IDFPR and the consultants hired to vet applicants and conduct the lotteries should have caught, as the “remitter” line on those cashier’s checks contained the name of the company.
IDFPR maintains it did its due diligence by checking out the individuals named as principal officers on the license applications, which the agency argues would have caught any attempts to flout application limits or hide true ownership of the entity behind an application.
But Well-Being argues vetting only individuals missed the forest for the trees, causing IDFPR to overlook dozens of applications having the same corporate sponsorship.
Alex Moe, a lawyer from the Illinois Attorney General’s office, told Cook County Judge Patrick Stanton on Wednesday that Well-Being was “missing that consultants were expected” to take part in the application process. There were no rules against those consultants paying for application fees either, he said, unless consultants had undisclosed financial interest in the entity applying for licenses.
Further, Moe said Well-Being’s theory
of mathematical unfairness in the lotteries is fundamentally incorrect.
“Even if Well-Being is correct and half the applicants should not have been in there, it doesn’t change the outcome,” he said.
By following the “paper trail” created by the lottery, Moe said IDFPR recalculated what would have happened if the applications Well-Being allege should’ve been marked ineligible weren’t in the pool. Well-Being would have placed 126th out of 450, he said.
“That’s something we know with mathematical certainty — that WellBeing would not have received a winning drawing,” Moe said.
Corrective lottery?
But Carmichael pointed out that since the state has social equity cannabis dispensary licenses going unused, “the only possible meaningful thing to do is to run a corrective lottery.”
The state already ran corrective lotteries after initial litigation held up the license awarding process for a year. The first dispensaries owned by social equity license holders didn’t open until November 2022 — nearly three years after the application process opened. As of January, only 64% of licensed social
equity dispensaries were operational, according to an analysis by The Chicago Reporter.
Stanton, who pointed out multiple times during Wednesday’s hearing that IDFPR had wide latitude over interpreting state statute, said he understood WellBeing’s claims but seemed skeptical of its arguments that a court should step in and tell a state agency how to do its job.
“It sounds to me like … there was some vetting done before the lottery. Maybe not the level of vetting you think should’ve been done,” he told Carmichael. “You’re saying they didn’t do enough. And I feel like, ‘Okay, that’s sort of the decision of the department.’”
The judge said he would need more proof that IDFPR “didn’t follow statute” in order for judicial review to be warranted.
“They did something,” Stanton said of IDFPR. “Perhaps not enough. Applying the standards they did, it seems to me they caught what they should’ve caught.”
The judge is set to rule at a May 21 hearing.
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China aims to show global leadership with Iran war diplomacy. US appears uninterested
By Didi Tang, Farnoush Amiri and Matthew Lee Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — China is stepping up its diplomacy on the Iran war, putting forward a five-point proposal with Pakistan, rallying support from Gulf countries and opposing a United Nations proposal to use any force necessary to open the Strait of Hormuz.
It is China’s latest push for a more prominent role in global affairs, though it may prove to be more rhetorical than substantive, with the U.S. appearing uninterested in Beijing’s efforts.
“The war with Iran is the priority of all countries in and outside the region,” said Sun Yun, director of the China program at the Stimson Center, a Washington-based think tank. “It is an opportunity China will not miss to demonstrate its leadership and diplomatic initiative.”
Danny Russel, a former senior U.S. diplomat, described China’s diplomacy as “performative” and compared the five-point proposal for ending the Iran war with its 12-point plan for Ukraine in 2023, which was “filled with platitudes but never acted on.”
“Its narrative is that while Washington is reckless, aggressive and heedless of the cost to others, China is a principled and responsible champion of peace,” said Russel, a distinguished fellow at the Asia Society Policy Institute. “What we are seeing from China is messaging, not mediation.”
China has been working “tirelessly for peace” since the outbreak of the war, said Liu Pengyu, spokesperson for the Chinese Embassy in Washington.
How the US views China’s diplomacy
The Trump administration appears to have little enthusiasm for the prospect of China’s mediation, according to U.S. officials.
The U.S. has soured on third-party mediation efforts, and it has little interest in boosting China’s international stature or giving it an opening to claim success in the Middle East, said three U.S. officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to publicly discuss potential diplomatic options.
One of the officials described the administration’s position on the ChinesePakistani effort as “agnostic,” neither endorsement nor rejection, but all three stressed that could change if President
Donald Trump weighs in before his planned summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
For Beijing, there could be an incentive to see the war subside before Trump travels to China in mid-May. Citing demands of the war, Trump postponed the trip initially set for the end of March.
“There is no guarantee that Trump may not delay the trip to China again if the war rages on,” Sun said.
The war saw a major escalation Friday when Iran shot down two U.S. military aircraft, a first since the war began five weeks ago. Trump told NBC News that it would not impact negotiations with Iran, just days after declaring in a national address that the U.S. has “beaten and completely decimated Iran.”
Beijing is calculating the pain from the closure of the Strait of Hormuz
For now, China is more insulated from the disruption in the Strait of Hormuz than other countries after diversifying its energy sources and reducing dependence on fossil fuels.
China relies on Iran for only about 13% of its oil imports, and Beijing is working with Tehran to allow the passage of Chinese-flagged vessels through the critical waterway, where Iran’s stranglehold has sent energy prices soaring. China also maintains a large strategic petroleum reserve.
While China has positioned itself to cushion short-term shocks, analysts say Beijing is worried about a protracted war and has an interest in trying to bring it to an end.
“An escalation of the conflict will start to harm Chinese interests,” Russel said. “Because China’s growth model is so export-heavy, prolonged energy shocks and shipping disruption will mean costlier inputs and weaker global demand that damage its vulnerable economy.”
Besides not wanting to see a long war, China “welcomes the opportunity to suggest that it is helping mitigate a crisis of America’s making, especially as the Trump administration’s lack of a considered strategy for containing the fallout becomes more apparent,” said Ali Wyne, a senior research and advocacy adviser on U.S.-China relations at the International Crisis Group.
China has undertaken a flurry of diplomacy
After the war began, Chinese Foreign
Minister Wang Yi spoke with counterparts from Russia, Oman, Iran, France, Israel, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. He told Iran that China cherished its friendship, urged Israel to cease military actions and expressed that China would be willing to play a role in seeking peace.
This past week, Wang hosted his Pakistani counterpart in Beijing to hash out their five-point proposal, calling for an end to hostilities and the reopening of the strait.
He has held more than 20 phone calls with regional foreign ministers, and a special envoy has visited several countries in the region, aiming to promote peace and deescalate tensions, Liu said.
Wang sought support for China’s plan from the European Union’s foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, telling her it represented “broad, international consensus,” the Chinese foreign ministry said. Wang told Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan that halting the fighting was the most urgent matter.
Wang also spoke this week with Bahrain’s foreign minister, Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, to explain why China opposed Bahrain’s U.N. proposal to allow military force to open the Strait of Hormuz. Wang said actions by the U.N. Security Council should help ease tensions “rather than endorse illegal acts of war, still less add fuel to the fire.”
China and Russia argued that the U.S. or other countries could exploit a U.N.backed mechanism to escalate the deadly war, according to a U.N. diplomat, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss diplomatic conversations. Both countries appear to have less immediate need to see the strait fully open. While China has been able to pay to get some of its ships through, Russia is benefiting from the high price of oil, its main export.
Hoping to avoid a veto, Bahrain significantly watered down its proposal to authorize defensive — but not offensive — action to ensure vessels can safely transit the strait. A vote was pushed back until next week.
To solve the problem of the strait, China says a ceasefire is needed. But its plan with Pakistan has been met with mostly silence from the U.S.
One of the U.S. officials said the plan is difficult to assess because it is less of a roadmap to peace than a vague appeal for respect for international law and the importance of diplomacy and the U.N.’s role.
Ukraine War
A long Mideast war could take away from support for Ukraine, Zelenskyy tells the AP
By Serra Yedikardes and Samya Kullab Associated Press
ISTANBUL (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed concern that a prolonged U.S.-Israeli war on Iran could further erode America’s support for Ukraine as Washington’s global priorities shift and Kyiv braces for reduced deliveries of critically needed Patriot air defense missiles.
Ukraine desperately needs more U.S.-made Patriot air defense systems to help it counter Russia’s daily barrages, Zelenskyy said, speaking to The Associated Press in an exclusive interview late Saturday in Istanbul.
Russia’s relentless pounding of urban areas behind the front line following its full-scale invasion of Ukraine more than four years ago has killed thousands of civilians. It has also targeted Ukraine’s energy supply to disrupt industrial production of Ukraine’s newly developed drones and missiles, while also denying civilians heat and running water in winter.
“We have to recognize that we are not the priority for today,” Zelenskyy said. “That’s why I am afraid a long (Iran) war will give us less support.”
A loss of focus on Ukraine
The latest U.S.-brokered talks between envoys from Moscow and Kyiv ended in February with no sign of a breakthrough. Zelenskyy, who has accused Russia of “trying to drag out negotiations” while it presses on with its invasion, said Ukraine remains in contact with U.S. negotiators about a potential deal to end the war and has continued to press for stronger security guarantees.
But, he said, even those discussions reflect a broader loss of focus from Ukraine.
His most immediate concern, Zelenskyy said, are the Patriots — essential for intercepting Russian ballistic missiles — as Ukraine still lacks an effective alternative.
These U.S. systems were never delivered in sufficient quantities to begin with, Zelenskyy said, and if the Iran war doesn’t end soon, “the package — which is not very big for us — I think will be smaller and smaller day by day.”
“That’s why, of course, we are afraid,” he said.
Interlinked wars
Zelenskyy had been counting on European partners to help make the Patriot purchases despite tight supply and limited U.S. production capacity.
But the Iran war, now in its sixth week, has sent shock waves through the global economy and pulled in much of the wider Middle East region, further straining these already limited resources, diverting stockpiles and leaving Ukrainian cities more exposed to ballistic strikes.
For Kyiv, a key objective is to weaken Moscow’s economy and make the war prohibitively costly. Surging oil prices driven by Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz are undermining that strategy by boosting the Kremlin’s oil revenues and strengthening Moscow’s capacity to sustain its war effort.
In his interview with the AP, Zelenskyy said Russia draws economic benefits from the Mideast war, citing the limited easing of American sanctions on Russian oil.
“Russia gets additional money because of this, so yes, they have benefits,” he said.
Russian officials said Sunday a fire broke out at a major oil refinery in the Nizhny Novgorod region after a drone attack, while another drone damaged a pipeline at the Russian Baltic Sea port of Primorsk, home to a major oil export terminal. No casualties were reported.
Russia could reap a windfall from a surge in oil prices and the U.S. temporary waiver on Russian oil sanctions designed to ease supply shortages as the Iran war continues. Russia is one of the world’s main oil exporters, and Asian nations are increasingly competing for Russian crude oil as an energy crisis mounts.
In response, Ukraine has intensified its long-range drone attacks on Russian oil facilities, which have rattled Moscow.
A renewed diplomatic push
To keep Ukraine on the international agenda, Zelenskyy has offered to share Ukraine’s hard-earned battlefield expertise with the United States and allies to develop effective countermeasures against Iranian attacks.
Ukraine has met Russia’s evolving use of Iranian-made Shahed drones with growing sophistication, technological ingenuity and low cost.
Moscow significantly modified the original Shahed-136, rebranded as the Geran-2, enhancing its ability to evade air defenses and be mass produced. Ukraine responded with quick innovation of its own, including low-cost interceptor drones designed to track and destroy incoming drones.
Zelenskyy said Ukraine is ready to share with Gulf Arab countries targeted by Iran its experience and technology, including interceptor drones and sea drones, which Ukraine produces — more
than are used up — with funding from Americans and its European partners.
In return, these countries could help Ukraine “with anti-ballistic missiles,” Zelenskyy said.
In late March, as the Iran war escalated, Zelenskyy visited Gulf Arab states to promote Ukraine’s singular experience in countering Iranian-made Shahed drones, leading to new defense cooperation agreements.
Zelenskyy has also positioned Ukraine as a potential partner in safeguarding global trade routes, offering assistance in reopening the Strait of Hormuz by sharing Ukraine’s experiences securing maritime corridors in the Black Sea.
Zelenskyy was in Istanbul for talks with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, a day after the Turkish leader spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Zelenskyy said they discussed peace talks and a possible meeting of leaders in Istanbul. He also said there could be new defense deals signed between the two countries soon.
Following the talks in Istanbul, Zelenskyy and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan arrived in Syria on an official visit Sunday, Syrian state news agency SANA reported.
Writing on X, Zelenskyy said he discussed the wars in the Middle East and Ukraine with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, and that there is “strong interest in exchanging military and security
experience” between Ukraine and Syria.
Russia steps up its spring offensive
Each year as the weather improves, Russia moves its grinding war of attrition up a notch. However, it has been unable to capture Ukrainian cities and has made only incremental gains across rural areas. Russia occupies about 20% of Ukraine, including the Crimean Peninsula, which Russia seized in 2014.
On the roughly 1,250-kilometer (750-mile) front line stretching across eastern and southern parts of Ukraine, short-handed Ukrainian defenders are getting ready for a new offensive by Russia’s larger army.
The commander-in-chief of Ukraine’s armed forces, Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyi, said Russian troops have in recent days made simultaneous attempts to break through defense lines in several strategic areas.
One thing Zelenskyy says he has insisted on and will continue to do so — a territorial compromise and giving up land will not be on Ukraine’s agenda.
In Ukraine, meanwhile, drone attacks overnight into Sunday killed at least one person and seriously wounded another in the city of Nikopol, authorities said. Three people were wounded in the Ukrainian port city of Odesa in a separate drone attack.
By Grant McCarty Contributor
Designing weeds out of the vegetable garden: Prevention as the first line of defense
In last week’s column, I made the case that weeds belong in the Integrated Pest Management (IPM) conversation just as much as insects and diseases. One of your best—yet often overlooked—tools in weed management is prevention. The simple truth is that vegetable gardens designed with prevention in mind spend far less time battling weeds later in the season.
Bare soil is the starting point for many weed problems. When soil is exposed to sunlight, weed seeds already present in the soil are given exactly what they need to germinate as soon as the soil warms up. Covering soil as much as possible is
Energy & Environment
one of the most effective ways to reduce weed pressure. Mulches such as straw, shredded leaves, or wood chips block light and help prevent weed seedlings from emerging. Each material comes with tradeoffs. Straw is light and easy to work with but may contain some weed seeds. Wood chips last longer and suppress weeds well, but they are best suited for perennial vegetables like rhubarb where you would not be disturbing the soil every year.
Your vegetables plants could also help with prevention by quickly shading the soil from weeds to germinate. Crops like squash, cucumbers, and sweet potatoes can act almost like a living mulch once established. In contrast, widely spaced
crops such as tomatoes and peppers leave soil exposed early in the season and benefit from added mulch or shallow cultivation during that window. Approaching weed prevention with your crops in mind can be key to determine what actions you may want to take. In empty beds or between crop rotations, fastgrowing cover crops can also suppress weeds while protecting the soil, even at a small garden scale. Cover crops are great to experiment with and you should do additional research to determine where and if they may fit in your garden. Garden layout also plays a role. Permanent paths covered with mulch or fabric reduce the need for frequent cultivation and help keep weeds from
spreading into growing areas. Repeated tillage, especially deep tillage of 6-8 inches, can worsen weed problems by bringing buried weed seeds back to the surface where they can germinate.
Prevention doesn’t mean a weedfree garden. It means starting strong before the season even begins. By keeping soil covered, choosing plant spacing carefully, and thinking about weeds during garden setup—not just during cleanup—you can dramatically reduce the time and effort spent pulling weeds later. In IPM, the best control is often the problem you never create in the first place.
Grant is the Local Food and Smalls Farms Educator of the University of Illinois Extension.
Energy and environmental impacts of wars and data centers
By Dr. Robert Vogl, Ph.D. Illinois Renewable Energy Association
Contributor
During my lifetime, I have heard two U.S Presidents threatening to bomb our perceived as enemies back to the stone age. One was President Johnson during the Vietnam war and President Trump recently issued the same warning to Iran. Eventually Johnson ended the Vietnam war and Trump has talked of ending the war with Iran.
The existing war with Iran has disrupted global energy supplies and is likely to have a long term adverse impact on global resources supply chains and the global economy. Gas and diesel prices have risen within the U.S. and will slow the economy and reduce job opportunities. President Trump indicated we have adequate fuel supplies for our economy and the increase is energy prices are seen as temporary. Of concern to farmers is the rising costs and availability of fuel and fertilizers. From the Strait of Hormuz it takes 10
to 15 days for an oil tanker to reach Asia where real shortages and raising energy prices are occurring. For Europe to secure oil and gas supplies from the middle east it takes 20 to 30 days for supplies to reach them. Giving the long times involved in shipping the energy the longer the Strait is closed the greater the adverse impacts on the global economy.
The Iran war is occurring at a time when citizens are already upset about the rising cost of energy, food and the overall cost of living. The increasing cost of electricity is attributed to the rapid buildup in data centers. Promoters of AI projects seek sites to build more facilities and they are being met with more public resistance to them.
The Rochelle City Council recently tabled an agreement for a potential data center and a proposed data center for Rockford areas lead to a community information session sponsored by a coalition of environmental organizations seeking more information about
the economic, environmental and social impacts of the proposed data center.
Monarch Energy owns 1,100 acres of land located in Rockford and part of Ogle County. The firm intends to build a data center on the site which is close to the Kishwaukee River and Kilbuck Bluffs Forest Preserve.
Sponsors of the information session included the Illinois Clean Jobs Coalition, Nature at the Confluence, Sustain, Sinnissippi Audubon, Illinois Environmental Council and Friends of Illinois Nature Preserves.
I received a copy of the Clean Jobs Coalition paper: Tackling the Unprecedented Challenges of Data Center Development in Illinois and I suggest one visits their website for further information. The sponsors of the community information session should also be contacted for their perspective and information.
Data centers are massive consumers of energy and water, remove large tracts of agricultural land, require back up power
generation to operate continuously for 24 hours per day, and add to the electronic waste disposal load. They require a large labor force during the construction phase but only a limited number of workers are needed to operate the facilities.
Illinois is a top five targeted states in the U.S. for the data center facilities and it is estimated if the existing center applications are built energy demand in Illinois are built energy demand would double.
In response to the intense push for more data centers the Clean Jobs Coalition is seeking legislative support for the proposed Power Act for Illinois. On the Federal level there is a proposal for a national moratorium on the building of more data centers in order to better understand the implications of the impacts of data centers on American citizens, their communities and the environment.
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You are hereby notified that the Zoning Board of Appeals of Winnebago County, Illinois, will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 5:30 P.M., in Room 303, of the Winnebago County Administration Building, 404 Elm Street, Rockford, IL 61101 with regard to site approval for a 5 MW commercial solar energy facility (aka a solar farm) on a 27.58 +- acre site (zoning lot), zoned AG, Agricultural Priority District, pursuant to the procedures set forth in Section 17.3 of Article 17 (Commercial Wind/Solar Energy Facilities), Chapter 90 (Unified Development Ordinance), of the Winnebago County Code, adopted on July 25, 2024 in accordance with the Illinois Counties Code, 55 ILCS 5/5-12020, requested by Pivot Energy IL 10 LLC (1601 Wewatta Street, Suite 700, Denver, CO 80202), lessee of site, represented by William “Buzz” Becker, Senior Director of Development - employed by Requester / Applicant (1601 Wewatta Street, Suite 700, Denver, CO 80202), whose member is Elk Development Borrower LLC (1601 Wewatta Street, Suite 700, Denver, CO 80202) which is managed by Thomas Hunt, Amy Nupen and Bret Labadie (all with an address of: 1601 Wewatta Street, Suite 700, Denver, CO 80202) and which Thomas Hunt (1601 Wewatta Street, Suite 700, Denver, CO 80202) is also the CEO of Pivot Energy and is an authorized representative of all the aforementioned companies, for the property -owned by Bradley and Peggy Long (4938 Tate Road, Rockford, IL 61101)- that is commonly known as 6141 Kilburn Avenue, Rockford, IL 61101 (aka PIN: 07-31-426-013 and 6227 Kilburn Avenue) in Owen Township and specifically legally described as: Part Of The Southeast Quarter (1/4) Of Section 31, Township 45 North, Range 1 East Of The Third Principal Meridian, Bounded And Described As Follows To-Wit: Beginning At The Southwest Corner Of The Premises Recorded As Microfilm Number 76151038 In The Recorder’s Office Of Winnebago County, Illinois, Said Point Being In The Centerline Of State Bond Issue Route No. 70 (Trask Bridge Road) Which Runs Northwesterly And Southeasterly Through Said Quarter (1/4) Section, Which Point Is A Distance Of 753.13 Feet Northwesterly, As Measured Along Said Center Line From The Point Of Intersection Of Said Centerline With The East Line Of Said Section; Thence North 0 Degrees 30’10” East Along The West Line Of Said Premises Recorded As Microfilm Number 76-15-1038, A Distance Of 184.33 Feet To The Northwest Corner Of Said Premises; Thence Continuing North 0 Degrees 30’ 10” East Parallel With The East Line Of Said Section A Distance Of 323.80 Feet; Thence South 89 Degrees, 29’ 51” East A Distance Of 181.53 Feet; Thence North 0 Degrees 49’ 08” East A Distance Of 353.21 Feet To The Southwest Corner Of The Premises Recorded As Microfilm Number 8740-1378 In Said Recorder’s Office; Thence, North 0 Degrees 30’ 10” East Along The West Of Said Premises Recorded as Microfilm Number 87-40-1378, A Distance Of 607.00 Feet To The Northwest Corner Of Said Premises; Thence North 89 Degrees 29’ 50” West A
Distance Of 1108.56 Feet To A Point, Said Point Being A Distance Of 1077.59 Feet East Of The West Line Of Said Quarter (1/4) Section, As Measured Along A Line Parallel With The North Line Of Said Quarter (1/4) Said Point Also Being A Distance Of 622.73 Feet South Of The North Line Of Said Quarter (1/4) Section As Measured Parallel To The West Line Of Said Quarter (1/4) Section; Thence South 0 Degrees 20’ 18” West Parallel With The West Line Of Said Quarter (1/4) Section, A Distance Of 882.05 Feet To The Center Line State Bond Issue Route No. 70 (Trask Bridge Road); Thence South 57 Degrees 02’ 19” East Along The Center Line Of Said Road A Distance Of 1093.36 Feet To The Place Of Beginning; Excepting That Portion Conveyed To The State Of Illinois By Trustee’s Deed Recorded June 24 2002 As Document No. 0244637; Situated In The County Of Winnebago And State Of Illinois.
All those interested in said siting approval request may review associated files at the Winnebago County Community Development Department (CD), located in the Winnebago County Administration Building, 404 Elm Street, Room 403, Rockford, IL 61101, and/or may attend and be heard at the stated time and place. A qualified person with a disability, who needs an interpreter or other special accommodations in order to attend or participate in a public meeting, should contact Lori Gummow, County Clerk, by telephone: 815/319-4250 no less than three (3) business days prior to the meeting, or by mail at, Winnebago County Administration Building, c/o Lori Gummow, County Clerk/Secretary, 404 Elm Street, Rockford, IL 61101. Brian Erickson, Chairman Winnebago County Zoning Board of Appeals 27197R TRRT 4/22 n n n LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE is hereby given that the Rockford Park District intends to contract for the following items and services; specifications are on file with Demandstar.com.
The Rockford Park District is seeking qualified contractors to submit bids to remove and replace heated water piping, fan coil units, insulation, and appurtenances as shown in the bidding documents for Nicholas Conservatory and Gardens, 1354 North Second St., Rockford, IL 61107.
Bids will be opened online via Zoom. Link to the Zoom opening is provided on the cover page of the bid document. The Rockford Park District reserves the unrestricted right to reject any or all bids received, to waive or not to waive any informality, or to accept the bid considered to be in the best interest of the Park District.
Contractor shall not pay less than the prevailing rates of wages to all laborers, workmen, and mechanics performing work under this contract, and shall comply with the requirements of the IL Wages of Employees on Public Works Act (820 ILCS 130/1-12).
Bid No. 26-2376 Nicholas Conservatory and Gardens Fan Coil and Piping Improvements
Pre-Bid Conference: Monday, April 13, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., Nicholas Conservatory and Gardens, 1354 North Second St., Rockford, IL 61107
Bid Opening: Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. via Zoom BY: Owen Carter, Secretary 27174R TRRT 4/8 n n n LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE is hereby given that the Rockford Park District intends
to contract for the following items and services; specifications are on file with Demandstar.com.
Rockford Park District is seeking qualified contractors to submit bids for the removal and replacement of culvert piping, concrete headwalls, and asphalt pavement as shown in in the bid plans and specifications for the Washington Park Community Center located at 2617 Delaware St., Rockford, IL 61102.
Bids will be opened online via Zoom. Link to the Zoom opening is provided on the cover page of the bid document. The Rockford Park District reserves the unrestricted right to reject any or all bids received, to waive or not to waive any informality, or to accept the bid considered to be in the best interest of the Park District.
Contractor shall not pay less than the prevailing rates of wages to all laborers, workmen, and mechanics performing work under this contract, and shall comply with the requirements of the IL Wages of Employees on Public Works Act (820 ILCS 130/1-12).
Bid No. 26-2377 Washington Park Community Center Culvert Repair and Replacement
Pre-Bid Conference: Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., Webbs Norman Center, Director’s Conference Room, 401 S. Main St., Rockford, IL 61101
Bid Opening: Thursday, April 23, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., via Zoom BY: Owen Carter, Secretary 27175R TRRT 4/8 n n n
VILLAGE OF CHERRY VALLEY, ILLINOIS NOTICE OF SPECIAL PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION HEARING KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS that on April 22, 2026 at 6:30 PM., the PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION for the Village of Cherry Valley, Illinois, shall specially convene at the Village Hall, 806 East State Street, Cherry Valley, Illinois, to address the following request:
1. To consider a Text Amendment to: Section 82-234(a) of the Village’s Code of Ordinances regarding Permitted Uses in the Commercial Community (CC) zoning district to allow for Nurseries and Landscaping Contractors; Section 82-235(a) of the Village’s Code of Ordinances regarding Permitted Uses in the Commercial General (CG) zoning district to allow for Nurseries and Landscaping Contractors; Section 82-234(b) of the Village’s Code of Ordinances regarding Special Uses in the Commercial Community (CC) zoning district to allow for Outdoor Storage for Nurseries and Landscaping Contractors; and Section 82-235(b) of the Village’s Code of Ordinances regarding Special Uses in the Commercial General (CG) zoning district to allow for Outdoor Storage for Nurseries and Landscaping Contractors. Filed by the Village of Cherry Valley.
2. To consider the annexation of and annexation agreement for the property commonly known as 4035 and 4027 South Perryville Road, Cherry Valley, IL 61016 and with PINs 16-10-226-010 and 16-10-226018. Filed by Andy’s Professional Services, Inc.
3. To consider a map amendment from the Winnebago County Light Industrial (IL) zoning district to the Village’s Commercial Community (CC) zoning district for the property commonly known as 4035 and 4027 South Perryville Road, Cherry Valley, IL 61016 and with PINs 16-10-226-010 and 16-10-226018. Filed by Andy’s Professional Services, Inc.
4. A request for a Special Use Permit issued under the Code of Ordinances for the Village of Cherry Valley, Illinois, Section 82-234(b) regarding the Special Use to allow for Outdoor Storage for Nurseries and Landscaping Contractors in
the Commercial Community (CC) zoning district for the property commonly known as 4035 and 4027 South Perryville Road, Cherry Valley, IL 61016 and with PINs 16-10226-010 and 16-10-226-018. Filed by Andy’s Professional Services, Inc.
5. To consider a Final Plat of Subdivision, Rock 39, Unit Seven and a Site Plan for Lot 1 thereof, for the property commonly known as 5647 Baxter Road, Rockford, IL 61109 with PIN 16-33-200-009; 52XX Baxter Road, Rockford, IL 61109 with PIN 16-33-100-009; 5271 Baxter Road, Rockford, IL 61109 with PIN 16-33-100-002; and 5425 Baxter Road, Rockford, IL 61109 with PIN 16-33-100-007. Filed by Rock 39, LLC
Members of the public are invited to attend this public hearing, at which time an opportunity will be given to address the members of the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Dated: April 6, 2026
/s/ Aaron Szeto, Village Attorney
To be published in the Rock River Times on or about April 8, 2026. 27198R TRRT 4/8
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SEIZING AGENCY
CASE No. WB25-012956
NOTICE OF PENDING FORFEITURE
TO: Victoria Scott, 2312 9th Street Rockford, IL 61104 hereby known as claimant.
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT FORFEITURE PROCEEDINGS ARE NOW PENDING AGAINST THE THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY:
Description (including VIN, serial or model no.) 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe, VIN# 1GNLC2E06CR306457 (Value $7,349.00)
Reason(s): (1) If a conveyance, including a motor vehicle, aircraft, or vessel was seized, that the conveyance was used or intended for use, to transport or in any manner to facilitate the transportation, sale, receipt, possession, or concealment of cannabis or controlled substances which have been produced, manufactured, delivered, or possessed in felony violation of the Cannabis Control Act or any violation of the Controlled Substances Act. (5) If a substance containing cannabis or a controlled substance was seized, that the substance was produced, manufactured, delivered, distributed, dispensed, or possessed in violation of the Cannabis Control Act or the Controlled Substances Act.
This property was seized by law enforcement authorities on 10/29/2025, at the location of 18TH Street/Harrison Ave. Winnebago County, IL. This property has been determined to be subject to forfeiture under the provisions of the Controlled Substances Act or the Cannabis Control Act for one of more reasons as stated above.
SUMMARY OF PROCEDURAL RIGHTS
If you have an ownership in any item listed above, any interest you may have may be forfeited unless you file a verified claim for the return of the property with the Drug Asset Forfeiture Unit of the Winnebago County State’s Attorney whose address is 400 West State Street, Rockford, IL 61101, setting forth your interest in the property and the reasons why your interest is not subject to forfeiture. You have forty-five days from receipt of this notice to file the verified claim with the State’s Attorney. If you fail to file the claim within 45 days of receipt of this notice, any interest you may have in the property will be forfeited to the State of Illinois; This notice is published at the direction of the Winnebago County State’s Attorney’s Office - Civil Bureau, 400 W. State St., Suite 804, Rockford, IL, Phone: (815) 319-4799.
SIGNED: LAFAKERIA REUTER CHIEF of the CIVIL BUREAU,
On behalf of, J. HANLEY STATE’S ATTORNEY
Dated: 04/02/2026
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NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION
Northern Illinois Lightning Athletics LLC, a limited liability company organized under Illinois law, with its registered office at 6075 Lothian CT, Loves Park, IL 61111, is dissolving. All claims must be submitted in writing to the above address within 90 days of first publication.
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ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION
STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO
This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a food services business in said County and State under the name of Sam Food at the following post office addresses: 1916 Kilburn Ave., Apt. 4, Rockford, IL 61101; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Henry Eldridge III
SIGNED: Henry Eldridge III 3/30/26
Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 30th day of March, A.D. 2026.
Lori Gummow, County Clerk Krystal Soto, Deputy Clerk 27169R TRRT 4/15
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This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a coaching and mentorship business in said County and State under the name of Your Wellness Matters at the following post office addresses: 5984 Durrington Dr., Loves Park, IL 61111; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Felecia Hammond
SIGNED: Felecia Hammond 3/30/26
Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 30th day of March, A.D. 2026. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Krystal Soto, Deputy Clerk 27170R TRRT 4/15
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STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO
This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a consulting business in said County and State under the name of RDH Bridge the Gap at the following post office addresses: 4465 Masters Ct., Loves Park, IL 61111; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Brooke Michelle Clark
SIGNED: Brooke Michelle Clark 3/27/26
Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 27th day of March, A.D. 2026. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Mary McRae, Deputy Clerk 27168R TRRT 4/15 n n n
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTYROCKFORD, ILLINOIS WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, AS OWNER TRUSTEE OF THE RESIDENTIAL CREDIT OPPORTUNITIES TRUST X-A Plaintiff, v. DIANA J. COLES; WINNEBAGO COUNTY; UNKNOWN OWNERS GENERALLY, AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants. No. 2026-FC-0000121
Property Address: 12988 John Dr.
Rockton, IL 61072
NOTICE BY PUBLICATION
The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to the following: UNKNOWN OWNERS and NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Generally. Notice is hereby given to Defendants in the above-entitled suit that the above-named Plaintiff has filed its Complaint in said Court for Foreclosure pursuant to the mortgage foreclosure laws of the State of Illinois, of the lands and premises in the Complaint situated in Winnebago County, State of Illinois: LOT 1 AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF SHANNON ACRES, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 19, TOWNSHIP 46 NORTH, RANGE 2, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN THE PLAT OF WHICH IS RECORDED IN BOOK 36 OF PLATS ON PAGE 99A IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, IL. SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. PIN: 04-19-326-001 Common address: 12988 John Dr. Rockton, IL 61072 that summons was duly issued out of the said Court against you as provided by law, and that said suit is now pending. The said Complaint is for the foreclosure of the mortgage. NOW THEREFORE, unless you, the said above-named Defendants, file your appearance in the said suit in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court Winnebago County, Illinois, on or before May 8, 2026, default may be entered against you at any time after that day and Judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said Complaint. Stephen G. Daday (3127015) Julie A. Repple (6296271) Lavelle Law, LTD 1933 North Meacham Road, Suite 600 Schaumburg, IL 60173
847-705-7555 847-705-9960 (fax) lavellenotices@lavellelaw.com sdaday@lavellelaw.com jrepple@lavellelaw.com I3284647
P27171R TRRT 4/22 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS MidFirst Bank Plaintiff, -v.Maria Fernanda Monzon; Otto R. Monzon; Richard Monzon; The Red Oak Estates of Rockford Homeowners Association, Inc. Defendants. 2025-FC-0000309 7038 Perrietta Lane, Rockford, IL 61107 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 10/15/2025, an agent of Auction.com, LLC will conduct the Online Only auction at www.auction.com, with the bidding window opening on 5/4/2026 at 10:00 AM CDT and closing on May 6, 2026 at 10:00 AM subject to extension, and will sell at public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate.
LOT THIRTY-SEVEN (37) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF RED OAK ESTATES, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 14, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED JANUARY 3, 1980 IN BOOK 36 OF PLATS ON PAGES 148 AND 148A AS
DOCUMENT NO. 1511059 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS.. Commonly known as 7038 Perrietta Lane, Rockford, IL 61107 Property Index No. 12-14303-017
The real estate is improved with a Single Family Residence. The judgment amount was $337,486.48 Sale Terms: Full Sale Terms are available on the property page at www.auction.com by entering 7038 Perrietta Lane into the search bar. If sold to anyone other than the Plaintiff, the winning bidder must pay the full bid amount within twenty-four (24) hours of the auction’s end. All payments must be certified funds. No third-party checks will be accepted. All bidders will need to register at www. auction.com prior to placing a bid. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a certificate of sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property, prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by the Condominium property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9 (g) (l) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701 (C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, contact Plaintiffs attorney: MDK Legal (312) 651-6700 please refer to file number 25016024. Auction.com, LLC 100 N LaSalle St., Suite 1400, Chicago, IL 60602 - 872-225-4985 You can also visit www.auction.com. Attorney File No. 25-016024 Case Number: 2025-FC-0000309 NOTE: PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, YOU ARE ADVISED THAT PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. I3284936 P27172R TRRT 4/22 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC Plaintiff, -v.Priscila S. Guadarrama; et. al. Defendants. 2025-FC-0000236 3427 Ridge Ave, Rockford, IL 61103 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 3/12/2026, an agent of Auction.com, LLC will conduct the Online Only auction at www. auction.com, with the bidding window opening on 5/4/2026 at 10:00
AM CDT and closing on May 6, 2026 at 10:00 AM subject to extension, and will sell at public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate. LOT FIVE (5) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF RIDGE AVENUE SUBDIVISION BEING PART OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 2, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 26 OF PLATS ON PAGE 213 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS, SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 3427 Ridge Ave, Rockford, IL 61103 Property Index No. 11-02382-002
The real estate is improved with a Condominium. The judgment amount was $197,497.97 Sale Terms: Full Sale Terms are available on the property page at www.auction. com by entering 3427 Ridge Ave into the search bar. If sold to anyone other than the Plaintiff, the winning bidder must pay the full bid amount within twenty-four (24) hours of the auction’s end. All payments must be certified funds. No third-party checks will be accepted. All bidders will need to register at www.auction.com prior to placing a bid. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a certificate of sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property, prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by the Condominium property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9 (g) (l) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701 (C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, contact Plaintiffs attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES PC (630) 794-5300 please refer to file number 14-25-03347. Auction.com, LLC 100 N LaSalle St., Suite 1400, Chicago, IL 60602 - 872-225-4985 You can also visit www.auction. com. Attorney File No. 14-25-03347 Case Number: 2025-FC-0000236
NOTE: PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, YOU ARE ADVISED THAT PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
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after that day and a judgment for foreclosure entered in accordance with the prayer of the complaint for foreclosure.
This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a barbershop business in said County and State under the name of Brandenblurrz at the following post office addresses: 317 Whittemore Dr., South Beloit, IL 61080; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Branden Andrew Figueroa
SIGNED: Branden Andrew Figueroa 3/3/26
Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 3rd day of March, A.D. 2026. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Krystal Soto, Deputy Clerk 27138R TRRT 4/8
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Defendants. No. 2026-CH-29
NOTICE OF PUBLICATION AS TO UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS
The requisite Affidavit for Publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to UNKNOWN OWNERS, NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS and UNKNOWN TENANTS, Defendants in the above-entitled action, that a complaint for foreclosure and other relief has been commenced in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Illinois by said Plaintiff against you and other Defendants, praying for foreclosure of the Contractor’s Notice and Claim for Mechanics Lien recorded on December 9, 2025 as Document No. 2025032083 on the premises legally described as follows:
Common Address: 201 Waveland Ave., Rockford, Winnebago County, IL
P.I.N.: 11-21-158-010
Legal Description:
Lots One (1) and Two (2) as designated upon the Final Plat of Lincolnwood Estates, being a Resubdivision of part of Lots 1 and 3 in the County Clerk’s Plat of the West Half (1/2) of Section 21, Township 44 North, Range 1 East of the Third Principal Meridian, the Plat of which Subdivision is recorded in Book 45 of Plats on Page 167 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois.
The lienor is: MARTIN EXTERIORS, INC.
The owner of record is: ALICIA D. FORD NOW, THEREFORE, unless you, UNKNOWN OWNERS, NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS and UNKNOWN TENANTS, Defendants, file your answer to the complaint for foreclosure in this cause or otherwise make your appearance therein in the Circuit Court of the 17th Judicial Circuit, Winnebago County, Illinois, held in the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 W. State St., Rockford, IL 61101, on or before June 25, 2026 at 9:15 a.m. which is thirty (30) days after the last date of publication, default may be entered against you and each of you at any time
Thomas A. Klein, Circuit Clerk
Elizabeth M. Groncki-Boger (6283004)
Attorney for Plaintiff DERANGO & CAIN, LLC
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ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION
STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO
This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a sale of custom printed apparel business in said County and State under the name of Viktory Apparel at the following post office addresses: 11382 Valerian Way, Roscoe, IL 61073; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Scott Michael Stonehocker SIGNED: Scott Michael Stonehocker 3/17/26
Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 17th day of March, A.D. 2026. Lori Gummow, County Clerk
Krystal Soto, Deputy Clerk 27139R TRRT 4/8 n n n
ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION
STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO
This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a resale items business in said County and State under the name of Bobbyz Bargainz at the following post office addresses: 106 N. Benton St., Winnebago, IL 61088; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Bob Johnson SIGNED: Bob Johnson 3/18/26
Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 18th day of March, A.D. 2026. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Mary McRae, Deputy Clerk 27140R TRRT 4/8 n n n PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS, FIRST COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION, Plaintiff, vs. CHARLES HORTON JR, Defendant, No. 2025-LM-125
The requisite Affidavit for Publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you, Charles Horton, Jr., that the above-entitled action has been filed against you in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Illinois, praying for declaratory judgment and order of monetary damages for the plaintiff. YOU ARE SUMMONED and required to file an appearance, pay the required fee (unless the Court determines you cannot afford to pay this fee), and answer or otherwise plead in response to the Complaint filed in this cause. You must file within 30 days after publication of this notice. If you fail to do so, a judgment by default may be entered against you on said date for the relief requested in the complaint. Russell Law Offices, S.C., #6348089, Attorneys, 125 E. Main Street, PO Box 686, Warren, IL 61087 (608) 448-3680 27135R TRRT 4/8 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, 400 WEST STATE STREET, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF
James Prunty, DECEASED.
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Notice is given of the death of the above named decedent. Letters of office were issued to Chris Irving, 610 Overland Trail, Rockford, Illinois 61101, as Independent Administrator, whose attorney of record is Terrence E. Davey, Malman Law, 205 West Randolph Street, Suite 1700, Chicago, Illinois 60606.
Notice is given to James Prunty, III, Heir of the Decedent whose name or address is not stated in the petition for independent administration that an order was entered on March 18, 2026, granting independent administration of the estate. This means that the administrator will not have to obtain court orders of filed estate papers in court during probate. The estate will be administered without court supervision unless interested persons ask the court to become involved.
Claims against the estate may be filed with the clerk or with the representative, or both, on or before September 25, 2026, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by section 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.
E-filing is now mandatory for documents in civil cases with limited exemptions. To e-file, you must first create an account with an e-filing service provider. Visit http://efile.illinoiscourts.gov/service-providers.htm to learn more and to select a service provider. If you need additional help or have trouble e-filing, visit http://www.illinoiscourts.gov/FAQ/gethelp.asp.
Terrence E. Davey Malman Law
205 West Randolph Street, Suite 1700 Chicago, Illinois 60606
(312)629-0099
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ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION
STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO
This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a welding business in said County and State under the name of Rock River Welding Service at the following post office addresses: 6510 N. 2nd St., Loves Park, IL 61111; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Hamonangan Rendi Siregar
SIGNED: Hamonangan Rendi Siregar 3/20/26
Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 20th day of March, A.D. 2026. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Teresa Bravo, Deputy Clerk 27141R TRRT 4/8
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NOTICE OF MECHANIC’S LIEN
TO: Baymont Transport, Inc.
Make and Model: 2001 Wabash National Trailer VIN: 1JJV532WXIL749678
Amount due and owing: $6,042.00
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Midwest Trailer Repair Services, Inc. claims a Mechanic’s Lien on the above trailer for services rendered. Midwest Trailer Repair Services, Inc., intends to enforce its Mechanic’s Lien pursuant to Chapter 770 ILCS 45/1 et seq. and 90/1 et seq. Unless the property is redeemed within 30 days of this publication, the property will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder at 2123 Nimtz Road, Loves Park, IL 61111 on April 24, 2026 at 10:00 A.M. 27136R TRRT 4/8
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Declaration of Indigenous Status Sovereign Affirmation of Original American Identity
Preamble:
I, Brandon Lee Powell© of the Powell and Cox Clan, known among my people as Brandi, a living and breathing Original Indigenous American Woman of the land of Illinois and North America, by blood, do hereby make this formal and irrevocable declaration of my Indigenous identity, political status, and original standing as a descendant and ascendant of the Time Immemorial Peoples of the Americas.
Notice to All Parties
This declaration serves as public and lawful notice of my Indigenous American status, in accordance with Natural Law, International Law, and the Northwest Ordinance (1787).
Any attempt to deny, alter, or challenge my identity without due cause, lawful justification, or mutual agreement shall be deemed an infringement upon my rights.
This declaration stands as notice of my claimed status and intentions.
All rights reserved without prejudice.
Executed by my hand, On this 13th day of March 2026.
By: Brandon Lee Powell©, sui juris
Autograph: Brandon Lee Powell Living Woman
Notary Acknowledgment
State of Florida County of Orange
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 13 day of March 2026, by Brandon Lee Powell©, known to me or proven by satisfactory evidence to be the Living Woman who signed this declaration. Evan Ryan Ramirez Notary Public My Commission Expires: October 22, 2029 27137R TRRT 4/15
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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 surplus refund business in said County and State under the name of Surplus Refund Group at the following post office addresses: 5655 Shale Dr., Loves Park, IL 61111; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Donald Jay Lamasky
SIGNED: Donald Jay Lamasky 3/20/26
Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 20th day of March, A.D. 2026.
Lori Gummow, County Clerk Teresa Bravo, Deputy Clerk 27142R TRRT 4/8
n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS
In the Matter of the Petition of CORTNEY FAIR and JUSTIN FAIR, Petitioners, To Adopt KYLE JAMES MYERS, a minor, and KYLE MYERS, SR., Respondent. Case No. 2025-AD-187 PUBLICATION NOTICE To: KYLE MYERS SR., AND ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
Take notice a Petition for Adoption was filed in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Illinois, 17th Judicial Circuit, for the adoption of a child named Kyle James Myers, and that in Courtroom 216, on the 15th day of May 2026, at the hour of 8:30 a.m., or as soon thereafter as this cause may be heard, a hearing will be held upon the Petition for Adoption. Now, unless you, Kyle Myers
Sr., and All Whom It May Concern, appear at the hearing and show cause against the Petition, the Petition may be taken for confessed as against you and an Order, Judgment, or Decree entered. Dated at Rockford, Illinois this 3rd day of April, 2026. Thomas Klein Clerk of the Circuit Court 27187R TRRT 4/22 n n n
ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO
This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a kids camp business in said County and State under the name of Courageous Kids Ministry at the following post office addresses: 3432 N. Winnebago Rd., Winnebago, IL 61088; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Valerie Lyn Abramat; Andreas Gerhard Abramat
SIGNED: Valerie Lyn Abramat 3/23/26
SIGNED: Andreas Gerhard Abramat 3/23/26
Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 23rd day of March, A.D. 2026. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Mary McRae, Deputy Clerk 27145R TRRT 4/8 n n n
ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION
STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO
This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a landscaping business in said County and State under the name of Robles General Services at the following post office addresses: 1922 10th Ave., Rockford, IL 61104; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Miguel Angel Gonzalez; Glorielys E Querales
SIGNED: Miguel Angel Gonzalez 2/23/26
SIGNED: Glorielys E Querales 2/23/26
Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 23rd day of February, A.D. 2026. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Teresa Bravo, Deputy Clerk 27143R TRRT 4/8 n n n
ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO
This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a retail business in said County and State under the name of HM Trading Post at the following post office addresses: 3432 N. Winnebago Rd., Winnebago, IL 61088; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Andreas Gerhard Abramat; Valerie Lyn Abramat
SIGNED: Andreas Gerhard Abramat 3/23/26
SIGNED: Valerie Lyn Abramat 3/23/26
Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 23rd day of March, A.D. 2026. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Teresa Bravo, Deputy Clerk 27144R TRRT 4/8 n n n
More AAdditional Storage 7327 North Alpine Road Loves Park, IL 61111 815-297-7803
NOTICE OF SALE
The personal properties stored by: Tiffany Vatch (A38), Ryan Bell (A41), Mary Smedley (C33) and Robert Sparks (F13). Located at 7327 North Alpine Road, Loves Park, Illinois, a self-storage facility, shall be sold through an online auction, at www.storagetreasures.com on 04/21/2026, to enforce the owner’s lien thereon. If not sold, the prop-
erty will be otherwise disposed of. Property includes household goods and many personal items. 27189R TRRT 4/15 n n n Elm Storage 1034 Short Elm St Rockford IL, 61102 Notice of Public Self-Storage Auction
Notice is hereby given that Elm Storage, on behalf of the facility owner at the address indicated above, intends to hold a public sale to satisfy a lien by selling the personal property belonging to the individuals listed below. The sale will be conducted for cash on April 18, 2026, 2:00pm through April 23, 2026 to 5:00pm at Elm Storage, 1034 Short Elm St., Rockford, Illinois. Units and Tenants:
• Unit C029 - [Tamika Davis];
• Unit B026 - [Montell Horton];
• Unit C106 - [Arlicia Moore];
• Unit C017 - [Michael Moore];
• Unit A029 - [Dylan Rakosnik];
• Unit B084 - [Ana Hogue].
The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures.com. Please refer to the website for terms and conditions. Units will be available for viewing prior to the sale date on storagetreasures.com. A buyer’s premium of up to 15% and a cleaning deposit will be charged per unit. Purchases must be made with cash or credit card only and cleaning deposit cash only and paid at the Elm Storage office. Elm Storage reserves the right to refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase until the winning bidder takes possession of the property. All sales are final. 27190R TRRT 4/15 n n n
ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION
STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO
This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a salon/shop business in said County and State under the name of Versatile Hairstyles Diversity Salon at the following post office addresses: 1008 East State Street, Rockford, IL 61104; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Everlena Whitby
SIGNED: Everlena Whitby 3/24/26
Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 24th day of March, A.D. 2026. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Lisa Nolley, Deputy Clerk 27191R TRRT 4/22
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ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION
STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO
This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a cosmetology continuing education provider business in said County and State under the name of Versatile House of Continuing Education in Beauty at the following post office addresses: 1006 East State Street, Rockford, IL 61104; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Everlena Whitby
SIGNED: Everlena Whitby 3/24/26
Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 24th day of March, A.D. 2026. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Lisa Nolley, Deputy Clerk 27192R TRRT 4/22
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ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION
STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO
This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a food truck business in said County and State under the name of Marfuego-Tacox at the following post office addresses: 4205 W. State St., Rockford, IL 61102;
that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Judith Robledo Cuevas SIGNED: Judith Robledo Cuevas 4/1/26
Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 1st day of April, A.D. 2026. Lori Gummow, County Clerk
Teresa Bravo, Deputy Clerk 27193R TRRT 4/22 n n n
ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO
This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a handyman business in said County and State under the name of OTW Handyman at the following post office addresses: 5124 Cheney Dr., South Beloit, IL 61080; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Austin Garrett Daily SIGNED: Austin Garrett Daily 4/2/26
Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 2nd day of April, A.D. 2026. Lori Gummow, County Clerk
Teresa Bravo, Deputy Clerk 27195R TRRT 4/22 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: DONNIE MAE WILSON, Deceased. CASE NO. 2026 PR 18 CLAIM NOTICE
NOTICE is given of the death of DONNIE MAE WILSON. Letters of Office were issued on February 10, 2026 to Tonia Leiva who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is Nicole L. Beran of Laura A. Epstein & Associates, 6072 Brynwood Drive, Suite 203, Rockford, IL 61114.
Claims against the estate may be filed on or before October 8, 2026, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by 755 ILCS 5/18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975 as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date as stated above shall be barred.
Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk-Probate Division at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois, or with the estate legal representative, or both. Copies of claims filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office-Probate Division must be mailed or delivered to the estate legal representative and to her attorney within ten days after it has been filed.
/s/ Nicole L. Beran
Nicole L. Beran
Prepared by: Nicole L. Beran, ARDC # 6271587 6072 Brynwood Drive, Suite 203 Rockford, Illinois 61114
Telephone: 815.639.0982 nicole@attorneylauraepstein.com 27178R TRRT 4/22 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO SS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: FRANK L. KALEN
Deceased, CASE NO. 2026 PR 47 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of FRANK L. KALEN. Letters of Office were issued on February 27, 2026, to PENNY NUELLE AND JENNIFER WATSON, c/o 7124 Windsor Lake Parkway, Loves Park, IL 61111, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate
is JEREMY RAMSEY, 7124 Windsor Lake Parkway, Loves Park, IL 61111.
Claims against the estate may be filed on or before October 8, 2026, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975, as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred.
Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk-Probate Div. at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61101 or with the estate legal representative, or both.
Copies of claims filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office-Probate Division, must be mailed or delivered to the estate legal representative and to his/her attorney within ten days after it has been filed.
DATED: April 1, 2026
PENNY NUELLE AND JENNIFER WATSON
Name: JEREMY RAMSEY ARDC Number: # 6276765
Attorney for Estate Address: 7124 Windsor Lake Parkway Loves Park, IL 61111 Telephone: (815) 988-4364 27179R TRRT 4/22 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS Oleksandr Golubenko, Plaintiff, v. Pavlo Artushenko, Defendant. Case No.: 25 SC 3382 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION Notice is hereby given to Defendant, Pavlo Artushenko, that a lawsuit has been filed against you in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Illinois, by the Plaintiff, Oleksandr Golubenko. The lawsuit seeks the return of the sum of money that was taken in July 2025. The case number is 25 SC 3382. An order for service by publication having been entered by the Court on March 31, 2026. The next court date is June 2, 2026 at 9:00 AM. If you fail to appear or file a response prior to the next court date, a judgment by default may be entered against you for the relief requested in the complaint.
Dated: March 31, 2026 Oleksandr Golubenko Plaintiff 27180R TRRT 4/22 n n n NOTICE
TO: Karim L. Ross, Mike Carvajal, Miguel Carvajal, Unknown Occupants, Unknown Owners, and Unknown Lienholders
DATE OF NOTICE: April 8, 2026 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that Forest Hills Village, LLC has declared that a certain mobile home 1979 Liberty Vin 01L14619 located at 5391 Granite St., Loves Park, IL 61111 is an abandoned mobile home within the meaning of the Abandoned Mobile Home Act. Unless delinquent monies owed are paid and electric and water utilities are restored to this mobile home within 30 days of the date of this Notice, Forest Hills Village, LLC shall seek to remove and dispose of the mobile home. It shall be disposed of or sold at public auction, free and clear of any existing liens. If you have any questions regarding this Notice, you should contact the following: Tiffany Ward Forest Hills Village, LLC 7927 Forest Hills Rd. Loves Park, IL 61111
815.636.4084
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n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS TH MSR Holdings LLC
Plaintiff, -v.Joshua Armon; et. al.
Defendants. 2025-FC-0000377 15814 Prairie Rd, South Beloit, IL 61080
NOTICE OF SALE
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY
GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 12/11/2025, an agent of Auction.com, LLC will conduct the Online Only auction at www.auction.com, with the bidding window opening on 4/27/2026 at 10:00 AM CDT and closing on April 29, 2026 at 10:00 AM subject to extension, and will sell at public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate.
PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 3, TOWNSHIP 46 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO WIT: COMMENCING AT THE EAST QUARTER (1/4) CORNER OF SECTION 3, AFORESAID; THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES 38 MINUTES 25 SECONDS EAST 600.16 FEET ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID SOUTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUING SOUTH 0 DEGREES
38 MINUTES 25 SECONDS EAST 621.03 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 48 MINUTES 47 SECONDS WEST
272.99 FEET TO A FOUND 5/8 INCH IRON PIN; THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES 38 MINUTES 59 SECONDS EAST
100.00 FEET TO A FOUND 5/8 INCH IRON PIN ON THE SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTH HALF (1/2) OF SAID SOUTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) AND MARKING THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF A BOUNDARY MAP RECORDED AS DOC NO. 1138281; THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 48 MINUTES 13 SECONDS WEST 95.04 FEET
ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE AS MONUMENTED BY SAID BOUNDARY MAP TO A SET 3/4 IRON REBAR; THENCE NORTH 0 DEGREES 38 MINUTES 25 SECONDS WEST 724.53 FEET TO A SET 3/4 INCH IRON REBAR; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 21 MINUTES 16 SECONDS EAST 368.00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING, SUBJECT TO THE RIGHTS OF THE PUBLIC WHEN BEING USED FOR ROADWAY PURPOSES; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS.
Commonly known as 15814 Prairie Rd, South Beloit, IL 61080 Property Index No. 03-03400-011
The real estate is improved with a Residential Property. The judgment amount was $178,892.97 Sale Terms: Full Sale Terms are available on the property page at www.auction.com by entering 15814 Prairie Rd into the search bar. If sold to anyone other than the Plaintiff, the winning bidder must pay the full bid amount within twenty-four (24) hours of the auction’s end. All payments must be certified funds. No third-party checks will be accepted. All bidders will need to register at www.auction.com prior to placing a bid. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and
without recourse to plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a certificate of sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property, prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by the Condominium property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9 (g) (l) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701 (C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, contact Plaintiffs attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES PC (630) 794-5300 please refer to file number 14-25-00254. Auction.com, LLC 100 N LaSalle St., Suite 1400, Chicago, IL 60602 - 872-225-4985 You can also visit www.auction. com. Attorney File No. 14-25-00254 Case Number: 2025-FC-0000377 NOTE: PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, YOU ARE ADVISED THAT PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
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n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, -v.SCOTT PALMS
A/K/A SCOTT ALLEN PALMS
A/K/A SCOTT A PALMS A/K/A S PALMS; PREFERRED CREDIT, INC.; ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, Defendants. 2025-FC-0000084 3043 LATHAM STREET, ROCKFORD, IL 61103 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 10/16/2025, an agent of Auction.com, LLC will conduct the Online Only auction at www.auction.com, with the bidding window opening on 4/27/2026 at 10:00 AM CDT and closing on April 29, 2026 at 10:00 AM subject to extension, and will sell at public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate.
LOT TWENTY-TWO (22) IN BLOCK C AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF HALSTED PARK COUNTRY CLUB VIEW DEVELOPMENT, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 11, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE 3RD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, WHICH PLAT IS RECORDED IN BOOK 20 OF PLATS, PAGE 70 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 3043 LATHAM STREET, ROCKFORD, IL 61103 Property Index No. 11-11-
276-003
The real estate is improved with a Single Family Residence. The judgment amount was $89,968.02 Sale Terms: Full Sale Terms are available on the property page at www.auction.com by entering 3043 LATHAM STREET into the search bar. If sold to anyone other than the Plaintiff, the winning bidder must pay the full bid amount within twenty-four (24) hours of the auction’s end. All payments must be certified funds. No third-party checks will be accepted. All bidders will need to register at www. auction.com prior to placing a bid. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a certificate of sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property, prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by the Condominium property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9 (g) (l) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701 (C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, contact Plaintiffs attorney: McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP (312) 346-9088 please refer to file number 2520195IL. Auction.com, LLC 100 N LaSalle St., Suite 1400, Chicago, IL 60602 - 872-225-4985 You can also visit www.auction.com. Attorney File No. 25-20195IL Case Number: 2025-FC-0000084 NOTE: PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, YOU ARE ADVISED THAT PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
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Case No. 2026-PR-0000065
Date Will Filed: February 26, 2026 Will Number: 2026-WI-158 CLAIMS NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of JOHN A. MALCOTTE. Letters of Office were issued on March 23, 2026, to SHERRIE BLAKESLEY, whose address is P.O. Box 252, Roscoe, IL 61073, as Independent Executor of the Estate. The attorney of record for the estate is Anthony R. Phelps of Reno & Zahm LLP, 2902 McFarland Road, Suite 400, Rockford, Illinois 61107. Claims may be filed on or before October 1, 2026, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of notice to any
known creditor required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act of 1975 (755 ILCS 5/18-3), whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated shall be barred. Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk Probate Division at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61101, with the Independent Executor, or both.
Copies of any claim filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office Probate Division must be mailed or delivered to the Independent Executor and to the attorney for the Estate within ten (10) days after it has been filed. The Estate will be administered without court supervision, unless under Section 28-4 of the Illinois Probate Act of 1975 (755 ILCS 5/28-4) any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the Clerk of the Court.
Dated this 1st day of April, 2026.
RENO & ZAHM LLP
BY: /s/ Anthony R. Phelps
Anthony R. Phelps, Attorney for Sherrie Blakesley, Independent Executor of the Estate of JOHN A. MALCOTTE
RENO & ZAHM, LLP
Anthony R. Phelps (#06297415) 2902 McFarland Road, Suite 400 Rockford, IL 61107 Phone (815) 987-4050 arp@renozahm.com
27153R TRRT 4/15
n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, WINNEBAGO COUNTY PROBATE DIVISION, STATE OF ILLINOIS
In the Matter of the Estate of PATSY DODD, Deceased. Case # 2026-PR-0000063 CLAIM NOTICE
NOTICE is given of the death of PATSY DODD of Rockford, Illinois. Letters of Office as Independent Representative were issued on March 20, 2026, to TERRY MALMGREN, who is the legal representative of the Estate, whose Attorney is Andrew J. Mertzenich of the Law Office of Andrew J. Mertzenich, a Limited Liability Company, One Court Place, Suite 404, Rockford IL 61101.
Claims against the estate may be filed on or before October 1, 2026, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 5/18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975, as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred.
Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk-Probate Division at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois, or with the estate legal representative, or both. When a claim is filed with the representative but not with the Court, the representative may file the claim with the Court but has no duty to do so. Copies of claims filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office-Probate Division, must be mailed or delivered to the estate legal representative and their attorney within ten (10) days after said claim has been filed.
Dated: Monday, March 23, 2026, Andrew J. Mertzenich (ARDC # 6330124)
Attorney at Law. 27154R TRRT 4/15 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO PROBATE DIVISION In the Matter of the Estate of WANDA E. ZETTLE,
Deceased.
CASE NO. 2026 PR 62 CLAIM NOTICE
Notice is given of the death of Wanda E. Zettle of Rockford, IL. Letters of Office were issued on March 12, 2026, to Diana Schmelzer, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is G. Michael Scheurich. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before October 1, 2026, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by 755 ILCS 5/18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act of 1975, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred.
Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk-Probate Division at the Winnebago County Courthouse, Room 425, 400 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois, or with the estate legal representative, or both.
Copies of claims filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office--Probate Division must be mailed or delivered to the estate legal representative and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed. Dated: March 24, 2026.
G. MICHAEL SCHEURICH, Attorney G. MICHAEL SCHEURICH (#2479869)
Guyer & Enichen, P.C.
Attorneys for the Estate 2601 Reid Farm Road, Suite B Rockford, Illinois 61114 (815) 636-9600 27155R TRRT 4/15 n n n
Declaration of Indigenous Status
Sovereign Affirmation of Original
American Identity
Preamble:
I, Branden Diego Xaiver Powell of the Powell, Watkins and Cox Families, known among my people as Tank, a living and breathing Original Indigenous American Man of the land of Illinois and North America, by blood, do hereby make this formal and irrevocable declaration of my Indigenous identity, political status, and original standing as a descendant and ascendant of the Time Immemorial Peoples of the Americas.
Notice to All Parties
This declaration serves as public and lawful notice of my Indigenous American status, in accordance with Natural Law, International Law, and the Northwest Ordinance (1787).
Any attempt to deny, alter, or challenge my identity without due cause, lawful justification, or mutual agreement shall be deemed an infringement upon my rights. Executed by my hand, On this 24 day of March 2026.
By: Branden Diego Xavier Powell, sui juris
Autograph: Branden Diego Xavier Powell Living Man
Notary Acknowledgment State of Florida County of Orange
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 24 day of March 2026, by Branden Diego Xavier Powell known to me or proven by satisfactory evidence to be the person who signed this declaration. Evan Ryan Ramirez Notary Public My Commission Expires: October 22, 2029 27156R TRRT 4/22 n n n
PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS, FIRST COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION, Plaintiff, vs. BRANDON INGRAM, Defendant No. 2025-LM-113
The requisite Affidavit for Publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you, Brandon Ingram., that the above-entitled action has been filed against you in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Illinois, praying for declaratory judgment and order of monetary damages for the plaintiff. YOU ARE SUMMONED and required to file an appearance, pay the required fee (unless the Court determines you cannot afford to pay this fee), and answer or otherwise plead in response to the Complaint filed in this cause. You must file within 30 days after publication of this notice. If you fail to do so, a judgment by default may be entered against you on said date for the relief requested in the complaint. Russell Law Offices, S.C., #6348089, Attorneys, 125 E. Main Street, PO Box 686, Warren, IL 61087 (608) 448-3680 27157R TRRT 4/15 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN PROBATE
In the Matter of the Estate of: LEE E. NORMAN, Deceased.
CASE NO. 2026 PR 67 CLAIM NOTICE
NOTICE is given of the death of Lee E. Norman. Letters of Office were issued on March 23, 2026 to Tracy Cartwright who is the Executor of the estate. The attorney for the estate is Timothy F. Horning, 631 N. Longwood Street Suite 101, Rockford, IL 61107.
Claims against the estate may be filed on or before October 15, 2026 that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975 as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred.
Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk –Probate Division at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois, or with the estate legal representatives, or both.
Copies of claims filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office – Probate Division, must be mailed or delivered to the estate legal representatives and to their attorney within ten days after it has been filed.
Dated: March 25, 2026
Tracy Cartwright Executor of the Estate of Lee E. Norman, Deceased
Timothy F. Horning MEYER & HORNING, P.C. 631 N. Longwood Street Suite 101 Rockford, IL 61107 (815) 636-9300 27158R TRRT 4/15 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO CHARLES MCDOWELL, Plaintiff, V. PATRICIA WRIGHT, and JASON THOMPSON Defendants Case No. 2025-SC-4390 SERVICE OF COMPLAINT BY PUBLICATION YOU, PATRICIA WRIGHT, ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a Complaint in the above case has been filed with the Circuit Court in Winnebago County, Illinois, UNLESS YOU APPEAR IN COURT On June 11, 2026, in Courtroom 314 at 9:45 AM at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 West State Street, Rockford Illinois, THE RELIEF
ASKED IN THE COMPLAINT MAY BE GRANTED.
Dated: March 27, 2026
CHARLES MCDOWELL, Plaintiff, By: WilliamsMcCarthyLLP By: /s/ Benjamin W. Kimes
Benjamin W. Kimes
Benjamin W. Kimes, #6346097
WilliamsMcCarthy LLP 120 W. State St. #400 Rockford, IL 61101 815-987-8900 bkimes@wilmac.com 27159R TRRT 4/15 n n n
ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION
STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO
This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a food truck business in said County and State under the name of Fuego Catramex at the following post office addresses: 4205 W. State St., Rockford, IL 61102; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Judith Robledo Cuevas; Merlyn Adelina Morazan Mejia
SIGNED: Judith Robledo Cuevas 3/25/26
SIGNED: Merlyn Adelina Morazan Mejia 3/25/26
Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 25th day of March, A.D. 2026. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Ariel Rosas, Deputy Clerk 27162R TRRT 4/15
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ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION
STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO
This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a massage therapy business in said County and State under the name of Rockford MLD at the following post office addresses: 5301 East State Street, #215E, Rockford, IL 61108; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Susie Young Lee Jobe
SIGNED: Susie Young Lee Jobe 3/26/26
Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 26th day of March, A.D. 2026. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Lisa Nolley, Deputy Clerk 27163R TRRT 4/15 n n n
ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION
STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO
This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a fitness training business in said County and State under the name of Steve’s Fitness Transformation at the following post office addresses: 436 Marquette Road, Machesney Park, IL 61115; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Steve Gerald Zbinden
SIGNED: Steve Gerald Zbinden 3/26/26
Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 26th day of March, A.D. 2026. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Teresa Bravo, Deputy Clerk 27164R TRRT 4/15 n n n
ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION
STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO
This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a concrete works business in said County and State under the name of CO8 Concrete at the following post office addresses: 2751 Darrowby Dr., Rockford, IL 61102; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Jose Carlos Jaramillo
SIGNED: Jose Carlos Jaramillo 3/24/26
Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 24th day of March, A.D. 2026. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Lisa Nolley, Deputy Clerk 27165R TRRT 4/15 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO
This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a coin laundry business in said County and State under the name of John Bowes Coin Laundry Co. at the following post office addresses: 4004 Barrington Rd., Rockford, IL 61107; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: John Micheal Bowes
SIGNED: John Micheal Bowes 3/17/26
Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 17th day of March, A.D. 2026. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Lisa Nolley, Deputy Clerk 27166R TRRT 4/15 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION
STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO
This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a boat tours business in said County and State under the name of Dells Pontoon Rides at the following post office addresses: 9804 Applegate Dr., Roscoe, IL 61073; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Roger Lee Roberts Jr.
SIGNED: Roger Lee Roberts Jr. 3/27/26
Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 27th day of March, A.D. 2026. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Ariel Rosas, Deputy Clerk 27167R TRRT 4/15 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION
STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO
This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a pizza restaurant and bar with video gaming terminals business in said County and State under the name of 11th Street Pizza Bar at the following post office addresses: 3301 11th St., Rockford, IL 61109; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Tapaswi Anugu; Varma Manthena SIGNED: Tapaswi Anugu 3/24/26
SIGNED: Varma Manthena 3/24/26
Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 24th day of March, A.D. 2026. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Teresa Bravo, Deputy Clerk 27160R TRRT 4/15 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION
STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO
This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a cottage food business in said County and State under the name of Bee’s Bites at the following post office addresses: 10227 Clearwing Lane, Unit 4, Roscoe, IL 61073; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Aaliyah Nicole Haun
SIGNED: Aaliyah Nicole Haun
3/24/26
Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 24th day of March, A.D. 2026. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Teresa Bravo, Deputy Clerk 27161R TRRT 4/15
n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS
In the Matter of the Petition of CORTNEY FAIR and JUSTIN FAIR, Petitioners, To Adopt
MATTHEW BROWN, a minor, and PATRICK BROWN, Respondent.
Case No. 2025-AD-186
PUBLICATION NOTICE
To: PATRICK BROWN, AND ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
Take notice a Petition for Adoption was filed in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Illinois, 17th Judicial Circuit, for the adoption of a child named Matthew Brown, and that in Courtroom 216, on the 15th day of May 2026, at the hour of 8:30 a.m., or as soon thereafter as this cause may be heard, a hearing will be held upon the Petition for Adoption.
Now, unless you, Patrick Brown, and All Whom It May Concern, appear at the hearing and show cause against the Petition, the Petition may be taken for confessed as against you and an Order, Judgment, or Decree entered.
Dated at Rockford, Illinois this 3rd day of April, 2026. Thomas Klein Clerk of the Circuit Court 27188R TRRT 4/22 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO
This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a selling hand crafted merchandise business in said County and State under the name of Sarah Crafts Left at the following post office addresses: 1607 9th Ave., Rockford, IL 61104; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Sarah Lynn Siyarath
SIGNED: Sarah Lynn Siyarath 4/2/26
Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 2nd day of April, A.D. 2026. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Ariel Rosas, Deputy Clerk 27194R TRRT 4/22 n n n
NOTICE TO: Debbra Fischer, Jill Darnell, Unknown Occupants, Unknown Owners, and Unknown Lienholders
DATE OF NOTICE: April 8, 2026
YOU ARE NOTIFIED that Forest Hills Village, LLC has declared that a certain mobile home 1990 Fleetwood Vin INFLL76A00441AU located at 5343 Granite St., Loves Park, IL 61111 is an abandoned mobile home within the meaning of the Abandoned Mobile Home Act. Unless delinquent monies owed are paid and electric and water utilities are restored to this mobile home within 30 days of the date of this Notice, Forest Hills Village, LLC shall seek to remove and dispose of the mobile home. It shall be disposed of or sold at public auction, free and clear of any existing liens.
If you have any questions regarding this Notice, you should contact the following:
Tiffany Ward Forest Hills Village, LLC 7927 Forest Hills Rd. Loves Park, IL 61111
815.636.4084 27182R TRRT 4/22 n n n
NOTICE
TO: Zack Larson, Brian Phomboutdy, Armando J. Cardenas, Estevan O. Cardenas, Unknown Occupants, Unknown Owners, and Unknown Lienholders
DATE OF NOTICE: April 8, 2026
YOU ARE NOTIFIED that Forest Hills Village, LLC has declared that a certain mobile home 1982 Schult Vin M187709 located at 5126 Rocky Lane, Loves Park, IL 61111 is an abandoned mobile home within the meaning of the Abandoned Mobile Home Act. Unless delinquent monies owed are paid and electric and water utilities are restored to this mobile home within 30 days of the date of this Notice, Forest Hills Village, LLC shall seek to remove and dispose of the mobile home. It shall be disposed of or sold at public auction, free and clear of any existing liens.
If you have any questions regarding this Notice, you should contact the following:
Tiffany Ward Forest Hills Village, LLC
7927 Forest Hills Rd. Loves Park, IL 61111
815.636.4084
27183R TRRT 4/22
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NOTICE
TO: Miranda Earls, Chad Zimmerman, Natasha Kalas, Princell Hodges, Unknown Occupants, Unknown Owners, and Unknown Lienholders
DATE OF NOTICE: April 8, 2026
YOU ARE NOTIFIED that Forest Hills Village, LLC has declared that
a certain mobile home 1984 Schult
Vin M193466 located at 5113 Rocky Lane, Loves Park, IL 61111 is an abandoned mobile home within the meaning of the Abandoned Mobile Home Act. Unless delinquent monies owed are paid and electric and water utilities are restored to this mobile home within 30 days of the date of this Notice, Forest Hills Village, LLC shall seek to remove and dispose of the mobile home. It shall be disposed of or sold at public auction, free and clear of any existing liens.
If you have any questions regarding this Notice, you should contact the following:
Tiffany Ward Forest Hills Village, LLC
7927 Forest Hills Rd. Loves Park, IL 61111
815.636.4084
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NOTICE
TO: Ally Gabbard, Whisper N. Johnson, Unknown Occupants, Unknown Owners, and Unknown Lienholders
DATE OF NOTICE: April 8, 2026
YOU ARE NOTIFIED that Forest Hills Village, LLC has declared that a certain mobile home 1984 Schult Vin M193446 located at 5112 Limestone Drive, Loves Park, IL 61111 is
an abandoned mobile home within the meaning of the Abandoned Mobile Home Act. Unless delinquent monies owed are paid and electric and water utilities are restored to this mobile home within 30 days of the date of this Notice, Forest Hills Village, LLC shall seek to remove and dispose of the mobile home. It shall be disposed of or sold at public auction, free and clear of any existing liens.
If you have any questions regarding this Notice, you should contact the following:
Tiffany Ward Forest Hills Village, LLC 7927 Forest Hills Rd. Loves Park, IL 61111
815.636.4084
27185R TRRT 4/22 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: SON VAN TRAN, Petitioner, vs. LE BICH LIEU, Respondent. 2026-DN-38 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to Respondent Le Bich Lieu that
Petitioner Son Van Tran has caused to be filed a PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE and other relief in the above-captioned cause of action. You are further notified that if you fail to file an answer or otherwise appear on or before May 8, 2026, a judgment by default may be entered against you at any time thereafter for the relief requested in the petition.
/s/ Son Van Tran, Petitioner 27186R TRRT 4/22 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: JAY JOSEPH GULLOTTO, Deceased. CASE NO. 2026 PR 33 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of JAY JOSEPH GULLOTTO. Letters of Office were issued on February 10, 2026 to Jay N. Gulotta who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is Laura A. Epstein of Laura A. Epstein & Associates, 6072 Brynwood Drive, Suite 203, Rockford, IL 61114.
Claims against the estate may be filed on or before October 8, 2026, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first
publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by 755 ILCS 5/18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975 as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date as stated above shall be barred.
Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk-Probate Division at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois, or with the estate legal representative, or both. Copies of claims filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office-Probate Division must be mailed or delivered to the estate legal representative and to his/her attorney within ten days after it has been filed.
Prepared by:
/s/ Laura A. Epstein
Laura A. Epstein
Laura A. Epstein, ARDC #
n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS MidFirst Bank Plaintiff, -v.- Maria Fernanda Monzon; Otto R. Monzon; Richard Monzon; The Red Oak Estates of Rockford Homeowners Association, Inc. Defendants. 2025-FC-0000309 7038 Perrietta Lane, Rockford, IL 61107 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 10/15/2025, an agent of Auction.com, LLC will conduct the Online Only auction at www. auction.com, with the bidding window opening on 5/4/2026 at 10:00 AM CDT and closing on May 6, 2026 at 10:00 AM subject to extension, and will sell at public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate. Commonly known as 7038 Perrietta Lane, Rockford, IL 61107 Property Index No. 12-14-303-017
The real estate is improved with a Single Family Residence. The judgment amount was $337,486.48 Sale Terms: Full Sale Terms are available on the property page at www.auction.com by entering 7038 Perrietta Lane into the search bar. If sold to anyone other than the Plaintiff, the winning bidder must pay the full bid amount within twenty-four (24) hours of the auction’s end. All payments must be certified funds. No third-party checks will be accepted. All bidders will need to register at www.auction.com prior to placing a bid. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a certificate of sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property, prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by the Condominium property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9 (g)(l) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701 (C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, contact Plaintiffs attorney: MDK Legal (312) 651-6700 please refer to file number 25-016024. Auction.com, LLC 100 N LaSalle St., Suite 1400, Chicago, IL 60602 - 872-225-4985 You can also visit www.auction. com. Attorney File No. 25-016024 Case Number: 2025-FC-0000309
NOTE: PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, YOU ARE ADVISED THAT PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT
COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. I3284936 P27172R TRRT 4/22 n n n
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, -v.- SCOTT PALMS A/K/A SCOTT ALLEN PALMS A/K/A SCOTT A PALMS A/K/A S PALMS; PREFERRED CREDIT, INC.; ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, Defendants. 2025-FC-0000084 3043 LATHAM STREET, ROCKFORD, IL 61103
NOTICE OF SALE
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 10/16/2025, an agent of Auction.com, LLC will conduct the Online Only auction at www.auction.com, with the bidding window opening on 4/27/2026 at 10:00 AM CDT and closing on April 29, 2026 at 10:00 AM subject to extension, and will sell at public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate. Commonly known as 3043 LATHAM STREET, ROCKFORD, IL 61103 Property Index No. 11-11-276-003
The real estate is improved with a Single Family Residence. The judgment amount was $89,968.02 Sale Terms: Full Sale Terms are available on the property page at www.auction.com by entering 3043 LATHAM STREET into the search bar. If sold to anyone other than the Plaintiff, the winning bidder must pay the full bid amount within twenty-four (24) hours of the auction’s end. All payments must be certified funds. No third-party checks will be accepted. All bidders will need to register at www.auction.com prior to placing a bid. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a certificate of sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property, prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by the Condominium property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9 (g)(l) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701 (C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, contact Plaintiffs attorney: McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP (312) 346-9088 please refer to file number 25-20195IL. Auction.com, LLC 100 N LaSalle St., Suite 1400, Chicago, IL 60602 - 872-225-4985 You can also visit www.auction.com. Attorney File No. 25-20195IL Case Number: 2025-FC-0000084 NOTE: PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, YOU ARE ADVISED THAT PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
P27147R TRRT 4/15 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC Plaintiff, -v.- Priscila S. Guadarrama; et. al. Defendants. 2025-FC-0000236 3427 Ridge Ave, Rockford, IL 61103 NOTICE OF SALE
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 3/12/2026, an agent of Auction.com, LLC will conduct the Online Only auction at www. auction.com, with the bidding window opening on 5/4/2026 at 10:00 AM CDT and closing on May 6, 2026 at 10:00 AM subject to extension, and will sell at public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate.
Commonly known as 3427 Ridge Ave, Rockford, IL 61103 Property Index No. 11-02-382-002
The real estate is improved with a Condominium. The judgment amount was $197,497.97 Sale Terms: Full Sale Terms are available on the property page at www.auction.com by entering 3427 Ridge Ave into the search bar. If sold to anyone other than the Plaintiff, the winning bidder must pay the full bid amount within twenty-four (24) hours of the auction’s end. All payments must be certified funds. No third-party checks will be accepted. All bidders will need to register at www.auction.com prior to placing a bid. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a certificate of sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property, prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by the Condominium property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9 (g)(l) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701 (C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, contact Plaintiffs attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES PC (630) 794-5300 please refer to file number 14-25-03347. Auction.com, LLC 100 N LaSalle St., Suite 1400, Chicago, IL 60602 - 872-225-4985 You can also visit www.auction. com. Attorney File No. 14-25-03347 Case Number: 2025-FC-0000236 NOTE: PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, YOU ARE ADVISED THAT PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. I3284922
P27173R TRRT 4/22 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS TH MSR Holdings LLC Plaintiff, -v.Joshua Armon; et. al. Defendants. 2025-FC-0000377 15814 Prairie Rd, South Beloit, IL 61080 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 12/11/2025, an agent of Auction.com, LLC will conduct the Online Only auction at www.auction.com, with the bidding window opening on 4/27/2026 at 10:00 AM CDT and closing on April 29, 2026 at 10:00 AM subject to extension, and will sell at public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate. Commonly known as 15814 Prairie Rd, South Beloit, IL 61080 Property Index No. 03-03-400-011
The real estate is improved with a Residential Property. The judgment amount was $178,892.97 Sale Terms: Full Sale Terms are available on the property page at www.auction.com by entering 15814 Prairie Rd into the search bar. If sold to anyone other than the Plaintiff, the winning bidder must pay the full bid amount within twenty-four (24) hours of the auction’s end. All payments must be certified funds. No third-party checks will be accepted. All bidders will need to register at www.auction.com prior to placing a bid. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a certificate of sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property, prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by the Condominium property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9 (g)(l) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701 (C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, contact Plaintiffs attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES PC (630) 794-5300 please refer to file number 14-25-00254. Auction.com, LLC 100 N LaSalle St., Suite 1400, Chicago, IL 60602 - 872-225-4985 You can also visit www.auction. com. Attorney File No. 14-25-00254 Case Number: 2025-FC-0000377 NOTE: PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, YOU ARE ADVISED THAT PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. I3284400
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Crossword THEME: INSECTS
ARIES
Across
1. Ira ____ of NPR
6. Mr. Turkey
9. Gives the boot
13. Between octet and decet
14. Ginger one
15. Spherical bacteria
16. Popular ursine
meme star
17. Public health org.
18. Mountaineer’s tool (2 words)
19. *Fly larva
21. *World’s noisiest insect
23. Comic book shriek
24. Like some excuses
25. Food safety org.
28. Man Ray’s genre
30. Temporarily, legally speaking (2 words)
35. Like unpleasant awakening
37. 4th down kick
39. Quarter-round molding
40. Computer operating system
41. Metal bar
43. Mine passage
At work, demanding clients could test your patience. The most important thing is to do your best without taking everything to heart. In love, dare to express your emotions openly to avoid tension and misunderstandings.
TAURUS
If you’re single, your rising popularity could lead to love at first sight. Take the time to get to know this person better. At work, new methods will boost your efficiency and improve your results.
GEMINI
You’re approaching an important milestone, like selling your home or finding your ideal place to live. Despite your nostalgia, this change could open the door to a fresh start. At work, you may soon be offered a managerial position.
CANCER
You’ll become increasingly influential thanks to your ideas and opinions, which will rally others around common projects. People will listen to you attentively. You’ll also be able to enjoy moments of laughter and lighthearted connection.
LEO
Financial pressures could strain your relationship, but small gestures of affection remain essential. Make space for affection, as your close bond will help affirm your emotional stability and ease your worries.
VIRGO
Any new beginning may face resistance or criticism; but stay focused on your goals. Your perseverance will be recognized and appreciated. Your creativity will flourish as you draw inspiration from this challenging yet rewarding time.
LIBRA
A period of introspection is on the horizon, urging you to clarify your deepest desires. By slowing down and caring for yourself, you’ll restore balance and serenity to your life, allowing for a brighter new chapter ahead.
SCORPIO
44. Antonym of exhume
46. Expert
47. Strip of wood
48. Throws
50. It will
52. Concurrence word
53. Silo contents
55. Romanian money
57. *Bee’s bounty
60. *Boll weevil, e.g.
63. Aquarium scum
64. *Lightning bug trap?
66. Brandish
68. Part of a flower
69. Bonanza find
70. Courtroom excuse
71. Whiskey grain, pl.
72. Coniferous tree
73. #52 Across, pl.
Down
1. Econ. measure
2. Good earth
3. Wintour of “Vogue”
fame
4. Marsh plant
5. Not impromptu
6. Diplomat’s asset
7. Antediluvian
8. Hajj destination
9. Cocaine plant
10. Got an A
11. March Madness org.
12. *Number of legs on an insect
Your social life will be buzzing this week. Expect exciting encounters and lively activities. Your positive attitude and infectious laughter will strengthen your relationships, allowing you to fully embrace joyfilled moments with loved ones.
42. Tutu fabric
SAGITTARIUS
15. Famous Roman orator
20. Giraffe’s stripedlegged cousin
22. Mischief-maker
45. Duran Duran’s 1984 hit, with The 49. “Monkey ___, monkey do”
51. Wiggle room
Inspiration will guide you toward a meaningful project and a beautiful vision for the future. By making informed decisions, you’ll gradually be able to build a peaceful, fulfilling retirement. Every step you take today will shape your future.
24. Opposite of energetic
54. “Have a great time!”
56. Useful
57. Performance with acts
CAPRICORN
25. *____ fly, first living creature sent to space
26. “I don’t know,” casually
27. #43 Across, pl.
58. Lecherous look
59. “Betcha Can’t Eat Just One” brand
An impromptu outing with friends could brighten your week. However, travel or conversations may bring some unexpected twists. Be patient and learn to let go; it’ll help you enjoy this enriching experience to the fullest.
60. Tea or beer
61. Hawaiian flower garlands
29. *____ beetle, world’s strongest insect
AQUARIUS
31. *Shape of a ladybug or carpet beetle
32. Not tomorrow, not yesterday
33. Like basketball’s final eight
34. *Lepidoptera members, not butterflies
36. Demi Moore and Bruce Willis, e.g.
38. Reason for suit
Week of April 5 to 11, 2026
ARIES
Don’t suppress your emotions; they’ll guide your decisions. Your friends and family will be there for you and show compassion if you’re going through a tough time. You’ll soon have clarity to find solutions and ease your worries.
TAURUS
Relations with coworkers and acquaintances will flow smoothly, unlike the increased tension in interactions with your loved ones. Friends and colleagues will understand you completely. Maintain a healthy distance to protect yourself and avoid unnecessary conflict.
GEMINI
Pay close attention to a small professional detail. Advancement may be within reach if you clearly define your responsibilities and your relationship with authority. The energy around you will be beneficial. Thoughtful gestures will strengthen your position.
CANCER
A friend might surprise you by revealing their romantic feelings. If you’re single, you could find love unexpectedly. A sudden influx of money or unexpected compensation could help ease your financial worries.
LEO
A change of scenery is on the horizon. Despite your busy schedule, your family will remain your top priority. An online post will attract positive attention, bringing you recognition.
VIRGO
You may be tempted to make a big purchase, perhaps a new car. However, give it some calm consideration to avoid straining your budget with a rash decision. Patience and reason will help you resist this fleeting urge for a nonessential luxury.
LIBRA
This week will be all about heartfelt conversations. To resolve tensions and misunderstandings, devote more time to sincere exchanges. This will help restore harmony and closeness. Your intuition could help improve your financial situation.
SCORPIO
Your renewed vitality will inspire you to take on new challenges. The obstacles that once limited you are finally receding, leaving you feeling lighter. You’ll feel ready to face the future with clarity and confidence.
SAGITTARIUS
A minor health issue demands attention. Don’t delay getting help. Act quickly to ensure a speedy recovery. A positive mindset will boost your vitality, helping you enjoy life more fully.
CAPRICORN
Those around you will be brimming with energy, bordering on intrusive. They’ll be full of suggestions for new activities. Some ideas will excite you, while others won’t. Choose what suits you best to preserve your energy, joy and sense of authenticity.
AQUARIUS
62. Major European river
63. Acronym, abbr.
65. “Roses ____ red”
67. Bad-mouth, slangily
Your determination will fuel your financial goals. A meeting at the bank could move your projects in the right direction. In love, someone’s romantic charm could awaken your feelings, igniting inner passion and perhaps a hint of jealousy.
PISCES
Between family obligations and professional responsibilities, you may feel overwhelmed. Setting clear priorities will help you move forward. By avoiding procrastination, you can experience the satisfaction of a job well done and peace of mind.
PISCES
A demanding work environment could test your patience this week, especially with delays or slow response times. Preserving harmony will require compromise, tact and diplomacy.
signs
You’ll explore a spiritual path that helps you find inner balance. This journey will bring peace, renewed energy and an exchange of knowledge. This enlightening development will pave the way for lasting happiness.
The luckiest signs this week: AQUARIUS, PISCES AND ARIES
The luckiest
this week: SCORPIO, SAGITTARIUS AND CAPRICORN
Winnebago County Coroner’s office.
Crossword & Sudoku
Across
1. Mop, to a sailor
5. Butter units
9. TV spots
12. South-of-the-border
food
13. Land unit
14. Twosome
15. Ripened
16. Cut of meat
17. Puzzling
18. Positive answers
20. Engine part
22. To each his ____
24. Huck Finn’s boat
27. Fitness center
30. Spar
32. Willing’s partner
33. Spoiled
35. Shout
37. Plus
38. Thumb through
40. Sweet tuber
41. Wagers
42. Respect
43. Film’s Robert and Meg
46. Tear to pieces
51. Bring legal action
53. Dime or penny
55. Roof edge
56. Distinct period
57. Musical pitch
58. Release
59. Picnic pest
60. Frozen precipitation
61. Baby-sit
Down
1. Don’t leave!
2. Pay
3. Point-winning serves
4. Foretell
5. Amigo
6. Squirrels’ treats
7. Musical group
8. Mailed
9. Endearingly
10. Loser
11. Grass section
19. “____ Like It Hot”
21. Given by mouth
23. Rolls of bills
25. Hopping insect
26. Period
27. Seize
28. Christmastime
29. Abuse
31. Defrost
34. Prying
36. Wallet items
39. Gambling house
44. Performs onstage
45. Midday
47. Weight
48. Barely cooked
49. Constant
50. Accomplishment
51. Baltic or North
52. Large coffeepot
54. ____ Jersey
Crossword & Sudoku
Rockford Area
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Scales, Tails, & Imagination Expo
Burpee Museum
737 N. Main St., Rockford, IL 61103 burpee.org
815.965.3433
Saturday, April 11 - Sunday, April 12
Burpee Museum is inviting guests to a weekend of fun at its all new expo, where curiosity, conservation and creativity come together The event features live reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates, hands on exhibits, special guests and a vendor hall filled with creatures, art and books Guests can explore the fascinating world of these animals while learning about conservation and browsing unique vendors that celebrate science, nature and imagination Admission is $18 for adults, $15 for youth ages 4 to 12, free for children 3 and under, and free for members.
The Great War: WWI Days
Midway Village
Where
6799 Guilford Rd., Rockford, IL 61107 midwayvillage.com 815 397 9112
Saturday, April 11 - Sunday, April 12
The Great War: World War I Days returns to Midway Village Museum with a vivid, immersive look at the people and stories of the era. More than 200 reenactors portraying soldiers and civilians from the United States and Europe will bring the era to life throughout the museum’s historic village Visitors can tour encampments, explore a 150 yard trench system, witness narrated battle reenactments and memorabilia from multiple nations Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for children ages 5 to 12 and seniors 62 and older, and free for infants, toddlers and museum members
The Fab Four: Tribute to The Beatles Coronado Theatre 314 N. Main St., Rockford, IL 61101 coronado.rockfordlive.com 815.968.5222
Saturday, April 11
The Fab Four: The Ultimate Tribute brings a night of Beatles nostalgia to the stage with a show celebrating the band’s second film, Help! The Emmy Award winning tribute act is known for its precise attention to detail and note for note live renditions that capture the sound and spirit of the original band. Audiences can expect songs from the Help! soundtrack along with Beatles hits from every era, including classics such as “Hey Jude” and “Yesterday.” The performance begins at 7:30 p m , with tickets starting at $28 95 for an evening of timeless music and memories
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