The Rock River Times – August 20, 2025 by rockrivertimes7

Illinois Superintendent Tony Sanders participates in a previous Illinois State Board of Education meeting. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)

State education board to vote on new test scoring system

Revised measurements meant to more accurately reflect student performance

By Peter Hancock Capitol News Illinois phancock@capitolnewsillinois.com

SPRINGFIELD – Education officials in Illinois expect to see a marked increase this year in the percentage of students classified as proficient in reading, writing and math, along with a slight decline in proficiency rates in science.

That’s not because of any change in the way schools are teaching or how well students are learning, but rather a change in the way the state reports scores on the annual assessments students are given in those core subjects.

During a media briefing Tuesday, State Superintendent of Education Tony Sanders said the new scoring system has been in development for about 18 months. Pending final approval by the State Board of Education, which is scheduled to vote Wednesday, the new grading system will be used in the 2025 report card that is due to be released this fall and will reflect scores from the tests students took this spring.

For years, those scores have been reported on the annual Illinois Report Card, which tells the public how students are performing overall, and which groups of students are falling behind. The scores are also used to hold schools accountable for improving student performance and bringing all demographic groups, including the most disadvantaged, up to proficiency.

But state officials have also complained for years that the way scores have been

reported – and especially how scores are categorized as above or below the proficiency level – do not accurately reflect how well students are doing.

For example, recent report cards have shown that about two-thirds of Illinois high school graduates go on to enroll in a two- or four-year college within 12 months of graduation. But scores from the state assessments given each spring show fewer than half of them perform at grade level in English language arts, and even fewer are classified as proficient in math.

“Put simply, as currently designed, our proficiency rates do not reflect the reality of student progress,” Sanders said. “They’re misaligned with what it actually means to succeed in college and career.”

The inaccurate picture results from what are known as “cut scores” that divide students into different performance categories, Sanders said.

Federal law requires states to administer assessments and to report publicly how students are performing on those tests. But states are given great latitude in deciding where to draw the dividing lines between proficient and nonproficient, Sanders said. For many years, Illinois has had some of the most rigorous proficiency standards in the nation.

The consequences of that kind of scoring system go beyond merely unflattering report cards that show low percentages of students performing at grade level, he said. It also results in schools being unfairly labeled as needing interventions to improve their performance, and students themselves being inaccurately labeled as not on track for college or a career.

Proposed new system

Under the proposed new system, student scores will be divided into four performance categories: below proficient, approaching proficient, proficient, and above proficient. And a new system of cut scores will be used to separate students into those four categories.

The new scoring system will apply to the Illinois Assessment of Readiness, which covers English language arts and math in grades 3 through 8, as well as the Illinois Science Assessment, which is given to students in grades 5 and 8. It will also be used for the ACT exams, which will be used starting this year as the state assessment for students in 11th grade.

Sanders emphasized that because the state is establishing new performance categories and using new cut scores to define those categories, it will not be possible to compare proficiency rates under the new system with those of prior years.

“Proficiency rates in Illinois have been trending up, but on the 2025 report card, we will not be able to tell the magnitude of year-over-year improvement based on our proficiency data because 2025 sets a new baseline,” he said.

Instead, Sanders said, officials will compare future results with prior years using a metric called the Student Growth Percentile, which uses raw test scores to measure how much students have learned in a given year relative to their peers.

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ComEd visits Luther Center to distribute

Submitted By Melinda Peteron-Fluaitt

Common Wealth Edison Came to Luther Center on August 14 to pass out Storm Kits

The kits included first aid kits, light bulbs, other first aid items, a power charger, chargeable lantern, a blanket

and small purple bag among other items. The residents of Luther Center are grateful for Com-Ed’s gifts to them today and in the past. For several years they have brought us weather kits for winter and red bags with hats and gloves for winter.

They asked people to be on television but many of us are too shy, like me. I would rather write about their good deeds. Now if they would only lower their rates. Oh well, thank you, Common Wealth Edison for your gifts to all of us at Luther Center.

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Fatal explosion at U.S. Steel’s plant raises questions about its future, despite heavy investment

By Marc Levy Associated Press

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The fatal explosion last week at U.S. Steel’s Pittsburgh-area coal-processing plant has revived debate about its future just as the iconic American company was emerging from a long period of uncertainty.

The fortunes of steelmaking in the U.S. – along with profits, share prices and steel prices – have been buoyed by years of friendly administrations in Washington that slapped tariffs on foreign imports and bolstered the industry’s anti-competitive trade cases against China.

Most recently, President Donald Trump’s administration postponed new hazardous air pollution requirements for the nation’s roughly dozen coke plants, like Clairton, and he approved U.S. Steel’s nearly $15 billion acquisition by Japanese steelmaker Nippon Steel.

Nippon Steel’s promised infusion of cash has brought vows that steelmaking will continue in the Mon Valley, a river valley south of Pittsburgh long synonymous with steelmaking.

“We’re investing money here. And we wouldn’t have done the deal with Nippon Steel if we weren’t absolutely sure that we were going to have an enduring future here in the Mon Valley,” David Burritt, U.S. Steel’s CEO, told a news conference the day after the explosion. “You can count on this facility to be around for a long, long time.”

Will the explosion change anything?

The explosion killed two workers and hospitalized 10 with a blast so powerful that it took hours to find two missing workers beneath charred wreckage and rubble. The cause is under investigation.

The plant is considered the largest coking operation in North America and, along with a blast furnace and finishing mill up the Monongahela River, is one of a handful of integrated steelmaking operations left in the U.S.

The explosion now could test Nippon Steel’s resolve in propping up the nearly 110-year-old Clairton plant, or at least force it to spend more than it had anticipated.

Nippon Steel didn’t respond to a question as to whether the explosion will change its approach to the plant.

Rather, a spokesperson for the company said its “commitment to the Mon Valley remains strong” and that it sent “technical experts to work with the local teams in the Clairton Plant, and to provide our full support.”

Meanwhile, Burritt said he had talked to top Nippon Steel officials after the explosion and that “this facility and the Mon Valley are here to stay.”

U.S. Steel officials maintain that safety is their top priority and that they spend $100 million a year on environmental compliance at Clairton alone.

However, repairing Clairton could be expensive, an investigation into the explosion could turn up more problems, and an official from the United Steelworkers union said it’s a constant struggle to get U.S. Steel to invest in its plants.

Besides that, production at the facility could be affected for some time. The plant has six batteries of ovens and two – where the explosion occurred – were damaged. Two others are on a reduced production schedule because of the explosion.

There is no timeline to get the damaged batteries running again, U.S. Steel said.

Accidents are nothing new at Clairton Accidents are nothing new at Clairton, which heats coal to high temperatures to make coke, a key component in steelmaking, and produces combustible gases as byproducts.

An explosion in February injured two workers.

Even as Nippon Steel was closing the deal in June, a breakdown at the plant dealt three days of a rotten egg odor into the air around it from elevated hydrogen sulfide emissions, the environmental group GASP reported.

The Breathe Project, a public health organization, said U.S. Steel has been forced to pay $57 million in fines and settlements since Jan. 1, 2020, for problems at the Clairton plant.

A lawsuit over a Christmas Eve fire at the Clairton plant in 2018 that saturated the area’s air for weeks with sulfur dioxide produced a withering assessment of conditions there.

An engineer for the environmental groups that sued wrote that he “found no indication that U.S. Steel has an effective, comprehensive maintenance program for the Clairton plant.”

The Clairton plant, he wrote, is “inherently dangerous because of the combination of its deficient maintenance and its defective design.”

U.S. Steel settled, agreeing to spend millions on upgrades.

Matthew Mehalik, executive director of the Breathe Project, said U.S. Steel has shown more willingness to spend money on fines, lobbying the government and

buying back shares to reward shareholders than making its plants safe.

Will Clairton be modernized?

It’s not clear whether Nippon Steel will change Clairton.

Central to Trump’s approval of the acquisition was Nippon Steel’s promises to invest $11 billion into U.S. Steel’s aging plants and to give the federal government a say in decisions involving domestic steel production, including plant closings.

But much of the $2.2 billion that Nippon Steel has earmarked for the Mon Valley plants is expected to go toward upgrading the finishing mill, or building a new one. For years before the acquisition, U.S. Steel had signaled that the Mon Valley was on the chopping block.

That left workers there uncertain whether they’d have jobs in a couple years and whispering that U.S. Steel couldn’t fill openings because nobody believed the jobs would exist much longer.

Relics of steelmaking’s past

In many ways, U.S. Steel’s Mon Valley plants are relics of steelmaking’s past.

In the early 1970s, U.S. steel production led the world and was at an all-time high, thanks to 62 coke plants that fed 141 blast furnaces. Nobody in the U.S. has opened a new blast furnace in decades, as foreign competition devastated the American steel industry and coal fell out of favor.

Now, China is dominant in steel and heavily invested in coal-based steelmaking. In the U.S., there are barely a dozen coke plants and blast furnaces left, as the country’s steelmaking has shifted to cheaper electric arc furnaces that use electricity, not coal.

Blast furnaces won’t entirely go away, analysts say, since they produce metals that are preferred by automakers, appliance makers and oil and gas exploration firms.

Still, Christopher Briem, an economist at the University of Pittsburgh’s Center for Social and Urban Research, questioned whether the Clairton plant really will survive much longer, given its age and condition. It could be particularly vulnerable if the economy slides into recession or the fundamentals of the American steel market shift, he said.

“I’m not quite sure it’s all set in stone as people believe,” Briem said. “If the market does not bode well for U.S. Steel, for American steel, is Nippon Steel really going to keep these things?”

Follow Marc Levy on X at https://x.com/ timelywriter.

Arab mediators try to revive Gaza ceasefire talks as Palestinian death toll passes 62,000

By Victoria Eastwood, Samy Magdy and Melanie Lidman

Associated Press

RAFAH, Egypt (AP) — Egyptian and Qatari mediators were holding talks with Hamas in their latest effort to broker a ceasefire with Israel in the Gaza Strip, where health authorities said Monday that the Palestinian death toll from 22 months of war has passed 62,000.

U.S. President Donald Trump appeared to cast doubt on such talks. “We will only see the return of the remaining hostages when Hamas is confronted and destroyed!!! The sooner this takes place, the better the chances of success will be,” he posted on his Truth Social site on Monday.

Israel announced plans to reoccupy Gaza City and other heavy populated areas after the ceasefire talks appeared to have broken down last month, raising the possibility of a worsening of the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza, which experts say is sliding into famine.

Those plans, which may in part be aimed at pressuring Hamas, have sparked international outrage and infuriated many Israelis who fear for the remaining hostages taken in the Oct. 7 attack that started the war. Hundreds of thousands took part in mass protests on Sunday calling for their return.

‘Extensive

efforts’ to revive talks

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said mediators are “exerting extensive efforts” to revive a U.S. proposal for a 60-day ceasefire, during which hostages would be released and the sides would negotiate a lasting ceasefire. He spoke during a visit to Egypt’s Rafah crossing with Gaza, which has not functioned since Israel seized the Palestinian side in May 2024. He was accompanied by Mohammad Mustafa, the prime minister of the Palestinian Authority, which has been largely sidelined since the war began.

Abdelatty reiterated Egypt’s strong oppositon to any plans for the mass relocation of Palestinians from Gaza, as called for by Israeli leaders who portray it as voluntary emigration. The Palestinians and much of the international community say such plans would amount to forcible expulsion because Israel’s air and ground war has left much of Gaza uninhabitable.

Abdelatty said Egypt “won’t take

part, and won’t allow” any such plans, and called on other countries that have been in talks with Israel about resettling Palestinians “not to be involved in this heinous crime.” Egypt and others fear the mass relocation of Palestinians could spell the end of their decades-long quest for an independent state.

Abdelatty said Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya joined the talks in Cairo along with Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani. He said they are open to other ideas, including for a comprehensive deal that would release all the hostages at once.

An official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss the closed-door talks, said that Israel currently does not have plans to send representatives to the negotiations in Cairo, but is waiting to see how they develop.

Hamas-led militants abducted 251 people and killed around 1,200, mostly civilians, in the attack that ignited the war. Fifty hostages are still inside Gaza, around 20 of them believed by Israel to be alive, after most of the rest were released in ceasefires or other deals.

Palestinian death toll surpasses 62,000

The Gaza Health Ministry said the Palestinian death toll from the war had climbed to 62,004, with another 156,230 people wounded. It does not say how many were civilians or combatants, but says women and children make up around half the dead.

The ministry is part of the Hamasrun government and staffed by medical professionals. The U.N. and many independent experts consider its figures to be the most reliable estimate of wartime casualties. Israel disputes its toll but has not provided its own.

The ministry said 1,965 people have been killed while seeking humanitarian aid since May, either in the chaos around U.N. convoys or while heading to sites operated by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, an Israeli-backed American contractor.

Witnesses, health officials and the U.N. human rights office say Israeli forces have repeatedly fired toward crowds of people seeking aid. Israel says it has only fired warning shots at people who approached its forces. GHF says its armed contractors have only used pepper spray or fired into

the air on rare occasions to prevent deadly crowding.

Israeli lawmaker denied visa to Australia

In a separate development, far-right Israeli lawmaker Simcha Rothman accused Australia of antisemitism after it denied

him a visa for a speaking tour. Rothman is a member of the Religious Zionism party, which supports the continuation of the war, the mass relocation of Palestinians through what it describes as voluntary migration and the reestablishment of Jewish settlements in Gaza.

“The Australian government’s decision to deny me the opportunity to come and speak to my people, due to expressing simple and clear positions, is clear and blatant antisemitism that gives a boost to terrorism,” Australian Broadcasting Corp. reported Rothman saying on Monday.

Australian Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke defended the move, saying: “If you are coming to Australia to spread a message of hate and division, we don’t want you here.”

In response, Israel revoked the visas of Australian representatives to the Palestinian Authority and told the Israeli Embassy in Australia to “carefully examine” any official visa applications from Australia to Israel, Foreign Minister Gideon Saar wrote on X.

Australia joined 27 other Westernallied nations in a joint statement last month calling for an end to the war and joined a smaller circle of countries in sanctioning two far-right Israeli government ministers accused of inciting violence against Palestinians in the Israeli-occupied West Bank.

By Grant McCarty Contributor

This upcoming week marks the start of apple season in Northern Illinois. While this may seem early—especially given the hot temperatures we’re experiencing this month—it’s actually common for orchards in our region to open at the end of August. One of the earliest varieties many orchards now grow is ‘Zestar!’ This University of Minnesota variety is excellent for fresh eating and cooking, with good storage ability lasting about two months. You may also see some early ‘Honeycrisp’ apples, but most other varieties won’t be ready until the first

Harvesting your apple trees

week of September. Most orchards will introduce 2-3 new varieties each week throughout the fall.

If you have apple trees in your backyard and this is your first harvest season, you may be wondering when your apples are ready to be picked. Like commercial orchards in our region, you’ll harvest apples based on their seasonality. We recommend consulting variety guides, as different apples must be picked at different times throughout the fall. For example, ‘Granny Smith’ may not be ready until the end of October, while ‘Fuji’ typically ripens in mid-September. One helpful approach is to observe

what orchards around you are picking or check their harvest calendars. This can give you a better estimate of when your apples might be ready. If you’re growing a variety not commonly listed, look for similar varieties to make your estimate. Skin color can be a good indicator of apple readiness, though this method has limitations. If your apple is a mixture of red and yellow rather than a single color, it may be difficult to determine ripeness by appearance alone. Pay attention to the “ground color”—the skin color around the stem area. As the apple matures, this color typically changes from green to yellow, though this varies by variety.

Orchards commonly use a starch test to determine ripeness. This involves cutting the apple and dipping it into an iodine solution. An apple showing strong purple coloration is considered immature, while mature apples ready for harvest will display a subtle blue-purple color only around the edges. You can perform this test in your home orchard, but be aware that it takes practice to interpret the results accurately.

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

Energy & Environment

Preserving genetic diversity

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

Contributor

With the arrival of the Europeans to the middle of the North American continent, they were greeted by what was referred to as a sea of grass. The native population lived off the land and the grass fed the bison, antelope, deer and elk, which provided their food. The hides from these animals were used for clothing and shelters. Native plants supplemented their diets and were used as medical supplies. The grasslands were called prairies and stretched from Illinois and southern Wisconsin to western Montana and from Canada to Texas. They have existed for over a million years. When the Europeans arrived, the native populations were using fire as a major tool in managing the prairies to favor the presence of grasses. The grasses were abundant, but a great diversity of plant and animals was also present.

Using fire to manage the prairie grasses eventually led to reduction of plant and animal diversity in the prairies. Some

prairie supporters have reported that periodic mowing has produced a greater ecological diversity than does that of fire. According to a former student of Paul Sorenson, a retired professor from NIU, there had been a prairie of great diversity, which was only cut annually to feed the animals exhibited at an Iowa County. When fire replaced the mowing of the prairie, it became dominant by grasses, and its ecological diversity was reduced. Fire remains an important low-cost ecological tool that limits woody growth. To maintain genetic diversity, the presence of grasses can be reduced somewhat and replaced with other desirable prairie plants.

Unfortunately, insect diversity is also being diminished by other human activities, as written by Christian Saravia in Earth Org. According to the United Nations, extinction rates among insects is eight times that of mammals, birds, and reptiles. Decades of monitoring insects in Europe indicates that flying insect losses exceeds 75% of what formerly existed. Similar numbers apply to the U.S.

Habitat destruction, pesticide use, climate change, invasive species and pollution are considered the main causes of the decline. Pollinators like bees and butterflies are also in decline from the use of neonicotinoids Insecticides. The loss of habitats from expanding agriculture, deforestation and urban development also contribute to insect decline.

Insects play an important role in decomposition of wastes and recycling nutrients. By breaking down wastes, nutrients are recycled and made available to future life forms.

Effort needs to be made to slow the decline in insect populations. Restoring habitats, reducing the use of pesticides and public education are effective actions to implement.

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources has a listing of information and actions to support Illinois Pollinator and Native Plant populations on its website. Both the Byron Forest Preserve and the Ogle County Prairie Preservation Society have had insect studies establishing a baseline data for their prairie properties

in Ogle County. If follow-up studies are implemented, it will be possible to determine population trends from their restoration efforts.

Monarch butterfly populations have been in decline for years in the U.S., a wide variety of projects are available for citizens to encourage their protection. One increasingly popular project involves the raising of monarch butterflies and releasing them as part of ceremonies for weddings, celebrations honoring the life of deceased people and school projects. As the release of butterflies in ceremonies are gaining acceptance, their overall impact on efforts to arrest the monarch decline needs further research. Failure to support high quality ecological research undercuts efforts to preserve genetic diversity and create a sustainable society. We know from similar conservation efforts we have saved species threatened with extinction. Of course by saving and restoring prairies, the essential vegetation for the survival of insect populations and monarch butterflies are available.

Government Notices

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Notice of Public Hearing

Village of Cherry Valley, Illinois Business District Plan for the Proposed CherryVale Mall Area Business District

The Village of Cherry Valley is considering adopting a Business District Plan for the proposed CherryVale Mall Area Business District pursuant to the Illinois Business District Development and Redevelopment Law (65 ILCS 5/1174.3-1 through 3-7, the “Business District Law”).

This notice includes the following information:

1. The Village will hold a public hearing on the proposed Business District Plan and designation of the Business District on August 25, 2025, at 6:30 p.m., at Cherry Valley Village Hall, 806 E. State Street, Cherry Valley, IL 61016.

2. The boundaries of the CherryVale Mall Area Business District are described below:

Legal Description:

BEGINNING AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE WEST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF S. PERRYVILLE ROAD AND THE NORTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF THE CHICAGO AND NORTHWESTERN RAILROAD, ALSO BEING THE EAST LINE OF P.I.N. PARCEL 16-03426-005; THENCE NORTH, ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID P.I.N. PARCEL 16-

03-426-005, ALSO BEING THE WEST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF S. PERRYVILLE ROAD; THENCE CONTINUING NORTH, ALONG THE EAST LINE OF P.I.N. PARCEL

16-03-277-005, ALSO BEING THE WEST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF S. PERRYVILLE ROAD; THENCE CONTINUING NORTH, ALONG THE EAST LINE OF P.I.N. PARCEL

16-03-277-004, ALSO BEING THE WEST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF S. PERRYVILLE ROAD; THENCE CONTINUING NORTH, ALONG THE EAST LINE OF P.I.N. PARCEL

16-03-276-005, ALSO BEING THE WEST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF S. PERRYVILLE ROAD; THENCE CONTINUING NORTH, ALONG THE EAST LINE OF P.I.N. PARCEL 1603-226-005, ALSO BEING THE WEST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF S. PERRYVILLE ROAD, TO THE WEST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF S. PERRYVILLE ROAD AS DESCRIBED AND SHOWN ON RIGHT OF WAY PLAT DATED AUGUST 1972, AND RECORDED MAY 1, 1973 AS DOCUMENT NO. 1311111, IN THE WINNEBAGO COUNTY RECORDER’S OFFICE, WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; THENCE NORTH, ALONG SAID WEST RIGHT OF WAY LINE, TO THE INTERSECTION OF SAID WEST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF S. PERRYVILLE ROAD WITH THE NORTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF CHERRYVALE NORTH BOULEVARD; THENCE EAST ALONG THE NORTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF SAID CHERRYVALE NORTH BOULEVARD, TO THE EAST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF BELL SCHOOL ROAD, AS DESCRIBED IN DEED DOCUMENT 200800802013, RECORDED JANUARY 14, 2008; THENCE EAST AND SOUTHEAST, ALONG SAID NORTH AND EAST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF CHERRYVALE NORTH BOULEVARD, TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF P.I.N. PARCEL 12-35-226-005, ALSO BEING THE EAST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF SAID CHERRYVALE NORTH BOULEVARD; THENCE EAST ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID P.I.N.

PARCEL 12-35-226-005, ALSO BEING THE NORTH LINE OF P.I.N. PARCEL 12-35-276-003 (ROCKFORD PARK DISTRICT), TO THE EAST LINE OF OF THE ROCKFORD PARK DISTRICT PROPERTY, AS DESCRIBED IN DOCUMENT 200900944562, RECORDED AUGUST 24, 2009, ALSO BEING THE WEST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF THE ILLINOIS STATE TOLL HIGHWAY COMMISSION; THENCE SOUTHERLY, ALONG SAID WEST RIGHT OF WAY LINE, ALSO BEING THE EAST LINE OF THE ROCKFORD PARK DISTRICT PROPERTY, TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF P.I.N. PARCEL 12-35-426-003; THENCE WEST ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID P.I.N. PARCEL 12-35-426-003, TO THE EAST LINE OF PLAT NO. 3 OF CHERRY CREST SUBDIVISION, RECORDED OCTOBER 30, 1964, AS DOCUMENT NO. 1099676; THENCE NORTH, ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID PLAT NO. 3 OF CHERRY CREST SUBDIVISION, TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF PLAT NO. 2 OF CHERRY CREST SUBDIVISION, RECORDED SEPTEMBER 24, 1959, AS DOCUMENT NO. 956823; THENCE WEST, ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID PLAT NO. 2 OF CHERRY CREST SUBDIVISION AND SAID NORTH LINE EXTENDED WEST, TO THE WEST LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN; THENCE SOUTH, ALONG SAID WEST QUARTER SECTION LINE, TO THE INTERSECTION WITH THE NORTH LINE OF LOT 5 IN BLOCK 4 OF PLAT NO. 1 OF CHERRY CREST SUBDIVISION, RECORDED JULY 12, 1955, AS DOCUMENT NO. 806796, EXTENDED WEST; THENCE SOUTHWEST, ALONG A CURVE TO THE RIGHT, BEING THE CENTERLINE OF RELOCATED S. BELL SCHOOL ROAD, TO THE INTERSECTION WITH THE NORTH LINE OF LOT 8 IN BLOCK 4 OF SAID PLAT NO. 1 OF CHERRY CREST SUBDIVISION, EXTENDED WEST; THENCE SOUTHEAST TO THE INTERSECTION OF THE SAID WEST LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 35, AND THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT 8 IN BLOCK 4 OF PLAT NO. 1 OF CHERRY CREST SUBDIVISION, EXTENDED WEST; THENCE SOUTH, ALONG SAID WEST QUARTER SECTION LINE, TO THE INTERSECTION WITH THE NORTH LINE OF LOT 12 IN BLOCK 4 OF SAID PLAT NO. 1 OF CHERRY CREST SUBDIVISION EXTENDED WEST; THENCE EAST ALONG SAID NORTH LINE OF LOT 12 IN BLOCK 4 EXTENDED WEST, AND THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT 12 IN BLOCK 4, TO THE MOST WESTERLY CORNER OF LOT 35 IN SAID PLAT NO. 3 OF CHERRY CREST SUBDIVISION; THENCE SOUTHEAST ALONG SAID PLAT NO. 3 OF CHERRY CREST SUBDIVISION, TO THE MOST SOUTHERLY CORNER OF LOT 28 IN SAID PLAT NO. 3 OF CHERRY CREST SUBDIVISION; THENCE SOUTHWEST TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF P.I.N. PARCEL 16-02-201002, ALSO BEING THE WESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF THE ILLINOIS STATE TOLL HIGHWAY COMMISSION; THENCE SOUTH ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID P.I.N. PARCEL 16-02-201-002, ALSO BEING SAID WESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE, TO A

BEND IN SAID P.I.N. PARCEL 16-02-201-002, ALSO BEING A BEND IN SAID WESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE; THENCE SOUTHWEST ALONG SAID WESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE, TO THE INTERSECTION WITH THE NORTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF THE CHICAGO AND NORTHWESTERN RAILROAD; THENCE SOUTHWEST, ALONG SAID NORTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE, TO THE EAST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF S. PERRYVILLE ROAD; THENCE NORTHWEST TO THE INTERSECTION OF THE WEST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF SAID S. PERRYVILLE ROAD, WITH THE NORTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF THE CHICAGO AND NORTHWESTERN RAILROAD, AND THE POINT OF BEGINNING.

SAID PARCEL CONTAINS APPROXIMATELY 509 ACRES MORE OR LESS.

Street location:

The CherryVale Mall Area Business District is generally bounded by Cherryvale North Blvd. on the north; South Perryville Road on the west; and I-39 on the east and south.

3. All interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard at the public hearing.

4. The CherryVale Mall Area Business District Plan is on display at the Cherry Valley Village Hall and the objectives of the plan are to induce private investment, improved infrastructure, and eliminate conditions of blight.

5. A Business District sales tax rate of 1.0% is proposed in order to accomplish the aforementioned objectives.

6. Interested persons may submit alternate proposals or bids for any proposed conveyance, lease, mortgage, or other disposition by the Village of land or rights in land owned by the Village and located within the proposed business district.

Dated: August 5, 2025 /s/ Aaron Szeto, Village Attorney

To be published in the Rock River Times on or about August 13, 2025 and again on August 20, 2025. 26466R TRRT 8/20

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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, located in the Greater Rockford Region, in the State of Illinois, is seeking proposals from interested parties for naming rights at the Sports Factory located at 305 S. Madison Street, Rockford, IL 61104.

Proposal No.: 25-103 RFP Sports Factory Naming Rights Press Conference: Thursday, August 21, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. at Sports Factory, 305 S. Madison Street, Rockford, IL 61104

Pre-Proposal Meeting: Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., at Sports Factory, 305 S. Madison Street, Rockford, IL 61104

Proposal Opening: Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., via Zoom

BY: Owen Carter, Secretary 26494R TRRT 8/20

Public Notices

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Case No. 2024-MR-509

NOTICE BY PUBLICATION

Notice is hereby given to you, LUIS GUEVARA IDARIO, that the Plaintiff has filed a COMPLAINT FOR FORFEITURE that is now pending in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, wherein the Plaintiff seeks an order authorizing the forfeiture and disposition of the following: 2012 CHEVROLET IMPALA, VIN#2G1WC5E30C1207913. This property was seized on or about 10/26/2024 by the Winnebago County Sheriff’sDepartment. The next court date is 9/10/2025 at 9:45 AM in Courtroom 412 in the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 W. State. St., Rockford, IL. Failure to appear at this court date may result in a default judgment entered in favor of the Plaintiff. This is a civil court proceeding subject to the Code of Civil Procedure. Notice of this Complaint of Forfeiture has been published because the State’s Attorney’s office has brought a legal action seeking forfeiture of your seized property. This complaint starts the court process where the State seeks to prove that your property should be forfeited and not returned to you. This process is also your opportunity to try to prove to a judge that you should get your property back. The complaint lists the date, time, and location of your first court date. You must appear in court on that day, or you may lose the case automatically. You must also file an appearance and answer. If you are unable to pay the appearance fee, you may qualify to have the fee waived. If there is a criminal case related to the seizure of your property, your case may be set for trial after the criminal case has been resolved. Before trial, the judge may allow discovery, where the State can ask you to respond in writing to questions and give them certain documents, and you can make similar requests of the State. The trial is your opportunity to explain what happened when your property was seized and why you should get the property back. 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. 26458R TRRT 8/20

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STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, Plaintiff, v. 2021 DODGE CHARGER, VIN#2C3CDXBG4MH628377, Defendant, JAMES DAVIS, Claimant.

Case No. 25-MR-87 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION Notice is hereby given to you, James Davis, that the Plaintiff has filed a COMPLAINT FOR FORFEITURE that is now pending in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, wherein the Plaintiff seeks an order authorizing the forfeiture and disposition of the following: 2021 DODGE CHARGER, VIN#2C3CDXBG4MH628377. This property was seized on or about 1/3/2025 by the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Department. The next court date is 10/08/25 at 9:30 AM in Courtroom 426, in the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 W. State. St., Rockford, IL. Failure to appear at this court date may result in a default judgment entered in favor of the Plaintiff.

This is a civil court proceeding subject to the Code of Civil Procedure. Notice of this Complaint of Forfeiture has been published because the State’s Attorney’s office has brought a legal action seeking forfeiture of your seized property. This complaint starts the court process where the State seeks to prove that your property should be forfeited and not returned

to you. This process is also your opportunity to try to prove to a judge that you should get your property back. The complaint lists the date, time, and location of your first court date. You must appear in court on that day, or you may lose the case automatically. You must also file an appearance and answer. If you are unable to pay the appearance fee, you may qualify to have the fee waived. If there is a criminal case related to the seizure of your property, your case may be set for trial after the criminal case has been resolved. Before trial, the judge may allow discovery, where the State can ask you to respond in writing to questions and give them certain documents, and you can make similar requests of the State. The trial is your opportunity to explain what happened when your property was seized and why you should get the property back. 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. 26459R TRRT 8/20

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STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: LAURA MARIE RIEDEL, Petitioner, vs. JEREMY JAMES RIEDEL, Respondent. Case No. 2025-DN-217 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to Respondent Jeremy James Riedel that Petitioner Laura Marie Riedel 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 September 15, 2025, a judgment by default may be entered against you at any time thereafter for the relief requested in the petition.

/s/ Laura Marie Riedel, Petitioner 26484R TRRT 8/27

n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO DONALD DAVID BOWERS, Petitioner v. ADVANCE LOANS INC. and all Unserved Title Claimants or Lienholders, Respondents. Case No. 25-MR-178 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION To: All Unserved Title Claimants or Lienholders

There will be a hearing regarding any liens on the title of the 2005 Ford Focus VIN #1FAHP34N85W150728 on Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 9:45 a.m. in courtroom 426 (Zoom ID #848 2994 9543). You are requested to appear on the status on any and all liens on the vehicle at this time and date.

David Bowers, Petitioner 26485R TRRT 8/27

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO BRADON HARRIS, Petitioner, vs. TERASJAH MONERIA DONALDSON, Respondent

Case No.: 25 FA 364 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION

TO: TERASJAH MONERIA DONALDSON

Take notice that a Petition for Allocation of Parental Responsibilities of minor child(ren) was filed in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Illinois, for the minor child named BRADON MUSASHI

DONALDSON. Now, therefore, unless you TERASJAH MONERIA DONALDSON, file your answer to the Petition in this action or otherwise file your appearance therein, in the said Circuit Court of Winnebago County, in the City of Rockford, Illinois, on or before the 15th day of September, 2025 a default shall be entered against you on that day or after and a judgment in accordance with the prayer of said Petition shall be entered.

The next hearing for this case is scheduled for 4:00 p.m. on Friday, September 26, 2025 in Courtroom 459. Respondent must appear in person at this hearing.

Dated: August 13, 2025 /s/ Bradon Harris, Petitioner 26482R TRRT 8/27 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 window tinting business in said County and State under the name of Epic Auto Detailz at the following post office addresses: 116 Sherwood Ct., Rockford, IL 61103; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Jorge Ramirez

SIGNED: Jorge Ramirez 8/5/25

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 5th day of August, A.D. 2025. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Lisa Nolley, Deputy Clerk 26486R TRRT 8/27

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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 fabrication business in said County and State under the name of Amato Racing Fabrication at the following post office addresses: 7565 Joy Lane, Roscoe, IL 61073; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Robert Anthony Amato SIGNED: Robert Anthony Amato 8/6/25

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 6th day of August, A.D. 2025. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Ariel Rosas, Deputy Clerk 26487R TRRT 8/27

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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 restaurant business in said County and State under the name of Syl Eats & Treats at the following post office addresses: 1134 Broadway St., Rockford, IL 61104; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Shani Aryn Soler-Pitts; James Edward Williams III

SIGNED: Shani Aryn Soler-Pitts 7/28/25

SIGNED: James Edward Williams III 7/28/25

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 28th day of July, A.D. 2025. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Lisa Nolley, Deputy Clerk 26488R TRRT 8/27

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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 mobile mechanic business in said County and State under the name of Madara Mobile Mechanics at the following post office addresses: Service Area,

Rockford, IL; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Logan Tyler Madara

SIGNED: Logan Tyler Madara 8/8/25

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 8th day of August, A.D. 2025. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Ariel Rosas, Deputy Clerk 26489R TRRT 8/27 n n n

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS Maria Sandoval, Plaintiff, v. Eric Fletcher, Defendant. 2024-LA-0000124

PUBLICATION NOTICE

Eric Fletcher, you have been found in default and a prove-up on damages against you is scheduled on Sept, 24, 2025 @11:00am in Courtroom 426 at The Winnebago County Courthouse. You must attend.

Steven Tschiggfrie Chig Legal 22 W Chicago Naperville, IL 60540 Ph: (312) 300-2444 Fax: (312) 682-0571 26495R TRRT 9/3 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 house cleaning business in said County and State under the name of Fresh Cleaning Services at the following post office addresses: 724 Auburn St., Rockford, IL 61101; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Maria De La Luz Ruedas

SIGNED: Maria De La Luz Ruedas 8/6/25

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 6th day of August, A.D. 2025.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk Lisa Nolley, Deputy Clerk 26502R TRRT 9/3

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

This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a beauty salon business in said County and State under the name of Estetika House of Beauty at the following post office addresses: 278 N. Phelps Ave., Rockford, IL 61108; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Yadira Itsel Gomez Zuno

SIGNED: Yadira Itsel Gomez Zuno 8/5/25

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 5th day of August, A.D. 2025.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk Krystal Soto, Deputy Clerk 26503R TRRT 9/3

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

YURI XIOMARA GOMEZ RAMIREZ, Petitioner, vs. FREDY LARA VEGA, Respondent Case No.: 25 FA 351

NOTICE BY PUBLICATION

TO: FREDY LARA VEGA

Take notice that a Petition for Allocation of Parental Responsibilities of minor child(ren) was filed in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Illinois, for the minor children named YURIELI LARA, OCTAVIO LARA, FREDY LARA. Now, therefore, unless you FREDY LARA VEGA, file your answer to the Petition in

this action or otherwise file your appearance therein, in the said Circuit Court of Winnebago County, in the City of Rockford, Illinois, on or before the 15th day of September, 2025 a default shall be entered against you on that day or after and a judgment in accordance with the prayer of said Petition shall be entered.

The next hearing for this case is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, September 4, 2025 in Courtroom 459.

Dated: August 13, 2025 /s/ Yuri Xiomara Gomez Ramirez, Petitioner 26483R TRRT 8/27 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 business in said County and State under the name of The Shop at the following post office addresses: 722 Broadway Ave., Rockford, IL 61104; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Delano L Thomas

SIGNED: Delano L Thomas 8/12/25

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 12th day of August, A.D. 2025. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Krystal Soto, Deputy Clerk 26504R TRRT 9/3 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 Emilio Lawncare at the following post office addresses: 1023 19th St., Rockford, IL 61104; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Emiliano Perez SIGNED: Emiliano Perez 8/12/25

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 12th day of August, A.D. 2025. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Krystal Soto, Deputy Clerk 26505R TRRT 9/3 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 NVME Gaming at the following post office addresses: 511 N. Longwood, Apt. 4, Rockford, IL 61107; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Christopher David Cooper Jr.

SIGNED: Christopher David Cooper Jr. 8/12/25

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 12th day of August, A.D. 2025. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Lisa Nolley, Deputy Clerk 26506R TRRT 9/3

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

WINNEBAGO COUNTYROCKFORD, ILLINOIS

PHH Mortgage Corporation

PLAINTIFF Vs. Woodrow Wayne Lee; Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Maxine E. Addington a/k/a Evelyn Virginia Maxine Addington; Johnny Ray Lee; Evelyn Lubrano; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants; Amy L. Silvestri, as Special Representative for Maxine E. Addington a/k/a Evelyn Virginia Maxine Addington (deceased); Danny Helgerson; Linda Helgerson; Robin Rognstad; Scott Helgerson; Steven Helgerson

DEFENDANTS

No. 2025-FC-0000193

NOTICE BY PUBLICATION

NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU:

Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Maxine E. Addington a/k/a Evelyn Virginia Maxine Addington

Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants

Scott Helgerson

Maxine E. Addington a/k/a Evelyn Virginia Maxine Addington the Mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for Freedom Mortgage Corporation, as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Winnebago County, Illinois, as Document No. 20131038102; and for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law and that the said suit is now pending. NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this Court, Thomas A. Klein Clerk of the Circuit Court 400 West State Street, Room 108 Rockford, IL 61101 on or before September 5, 2025, A DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU AT ANY TIME AFTER THAT DAY AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRAYER OF SAID COMPLAINT. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100 Burr Ridge, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 DuPage # 15170 Winnebago # 531

Our File No. 14-25-02648

NOTE: This law firm is a debt collector.

I3270927 P26448R TRRT 8/20 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS WINNEBAGO COUNTYCHANCERY DIVISION

PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC Plaintiff, vs. SHERRI C. GARZA, EMMANUEL GARZA, THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendant(s).

Case Number: 2024-FC-0000185 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION Emmanuel Garza Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants that this case has been commenced in this Court, against you and other Defendants, praying

for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: LOT THREE HUNDRED EIGHTY-FOUR (384) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT NO. 10 OF SAGEWOOD, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTH HALF (1/2) OF SECTION 3, TOWNSHIP 45 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 39 OF PLATS ON PAGE 164A AND 164B IN THE RECORDER`S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO, AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 9867 HIGHSTONE DRIVE, ROSCOE, IL 61073

And which said Mortgage was made by: Sherri C. Garza, Emmanuel Garza, the Mortgagor, to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. (“MERS”), AS MORTGAGEE, AS NOMINEE FOR PLATINUM HOME MORTGAGE CORPORATION, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Winnebago County, Illinois as Document No. 20161027246; and for other relief, that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law and that the said suit is now pending.

NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this Court, Winnebago County Circuit Clerk 400 W. State Street Rockford, IL 61101

On or before September 5, 2025, A DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU AT ANY TIME AFTER THAT DAY AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRAYER OF SAID COMPLAINT. Marinosci Law Group, P.C. 2215 Enterprise Drive, Suite 1512 Westchester, IL 60154 Telephone: (312) 940-8580

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

I3271006 P26449R TRRT 8/20 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS CITIBANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR CMLTI ASSET TRUST Plaintiff, -v.BELINDA J. CRONK et al Defendant 2025-FC-0000016 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 22, 2025, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on September 3, 2025, at the Advocus National Title Insurance, 973 Featherstone Rd, Suite 100, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public in-person sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT TWO (2) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF THE MOUNDS, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 12-43-2, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 37 OF PLATS ON PAGE 165A IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 4116 RIVER

ROAD, CHERRY VALLEY, IL 61016

Property Index No.16-12-231004

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

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

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

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

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

For information, examine the court file, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 (630) 794-9876 THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION

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

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

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE IL, 60527

630-794-5300

E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com

Attorney File No. 14-24-06657

Attorney ARDC No. 00468002

Case Number: 2025-FC-0000016

TJSC#: 45-1417

NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Case # 2025-FC-0000016

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n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY -

ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS

Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC

PLAINTIFF Vs. Bethanay Springer a/k/a Bethany Springer; GoodLeap, LLC; Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Robert E. Springer; Ashley Springer; Ashley Springer as Independent Administrator of the Estate of Robert E. Springer, deceased; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants

DEFENDANTS No. 2025-FC-0000287

NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Robert E. Springer

Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants

That this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 315 Blue Lake Ave Rockford, IL 61102 and which said Mortgage was made by: Robert E. Springer the Mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for Platinum Home Mortgage Corporation, as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Winnebago County, Illinois, as Document No. 20171020031; and for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law and that the said suit is now pending. NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this Court, Thomas A. Klein Clerk of the Circuit Court 400 West State Street, Room 108 Rockford, IL 61101 on or before September 5, 2025, A DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU AT ANY TIME AFTER THAT DAY AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRAYER OF SAID COMPLAINT. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100 Burr Ridge, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 DuPage # 15170 Winnebago # 531 Our File No. 14-25-04192 NOTE: This law firm is a debt collector.

I3270866 P26451R TRRT 8/20 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO PROBATE DIVISION IN RE THE ESTATE OF: RICHARD G. HESS, Deceased. CASE NO. 2025 PR 188 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of RICHARD G. HESS. Letters of Office were issued on June 23, 2025 to Catherine Juergens, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorneys for the estate are John M. Gilbert, Gilbert Law Offices, 5010 N. 2nd Street, Loves Park, Illinois 61111. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before February 6, 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-Pro-

bate Division at the Winnebago County Courthouse, Rockford, Illinois, or with the estate legal representative, or both. Copies of claims filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office-Probate Division, must be mailed or delivered to the estate legal representative and to his/her attorney within ten days after it has been filed. /s/ John M. Gilbert JOHN M. GILBERT Attorney for Administrator

Attorney John M. Gilbert 5010 N. 2nd Street Loves Park, IL 61111 Phone (815) 877-2500 Fax (815) 877-2300

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NOTE: PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, YOU ARE ADVISED THAT THE LAW FIRM OF ALLEN GALLUZZO HEVRIN LEAKE, LLC IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO CITY OF LOVES PARK, an Illinois Municipal Corporation, Plaintiff, v. JACK ABUDAYYEH; STATE OF ILLINOIS, ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE; UNKNOWN OWNERS; UNKNOWN TENANTS; UNKNOWN SPOUSES; UNKNOWN HEIRS; NONRECORD CLAIMANTS. Defendant. Case No. 2025-FC-0000122 NOTICE TO UNKNOWN OWNERS; UNKNOWN TENANTS; UNKNOWN SPOUSES; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS FOR PUBLICATION

The requisite Affidavit having been duly filed in my office, NOTICE is hereby given you, UNKNOWN OWNERS; UNKNOWN TENANTS; UNKNOWN SPOUSES; UNKNOWN HEIRS and NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants in the above-entitled suit, that the said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, by the said Plaintiff, against you and other Defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain mortgage concerning the premises described as follows, to-wit: Lot Twelve (12) as designated upon the Plat of Woodlake Village Subdivision being a Subdivision of part of the Northwest Quarter (1/4) of Section 4, Township 44 North, Range 2 East of the Third Principal Meridian, the Plat of which Subdivision is recorded in Book 35 of Plats on Page 251 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois, EXCEPTING THEREFROM the premises contained in instrument recorded in Microfilm No. 8412-1473 as follows: Part of Lot Twelve (12)as designated upon said Plat of Woodlake Village bounded and described as follows, to-wit: Beginning at the Southeasterly corner of said Lot Twelve (12); thence South 69 degrees 18’ 21” West, One Hundred Sixteen and Ninety-seven Hundredths (116.97) feet along the Southerly line of said Lot Twelve (12), to the Southwesterly corner of said lot; thence North 29 degrees 0’ 0” West, Five and No Hundredths (5.0) feet along the Westerly line of said Lot Twelve (12); thence North 64 degrees 2’ 29” East One Hundred Eighteen and Twenty-two Hundredths (118.22) feet to the Easterly line of said Lot Twelve (12)

and a point of intersection with a circular curve to the left having a radius of Three Hundred Thirteen and No Hundredths (313.00) feet; thence Southeasterly along said circular curve to the left, being the Easterly line of said Lot Twelve (12), to the intersection with its chord bearing South 20 degrees 37’ 2” East, Fifteen and Seventy-nine Hundredths (15.79) feet to the place of beginning; situated in the County of Winnebago and the State of Illinois.

COMMON ADDRESS: 5093 Woodlake Drive Loves Park, IL 61111 PINs: 12-04-154-004

And for other relief; that Summons was duly issued out of the said Court against you as provided by law, and that the suit is now pending.

NOW, THEREFORE, unless you, the said above-named Defendants, file your Answer to the Complaint of said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Winnebago County Courthouse in the City of Rockford, Illinois, on or before the 5th day of September 2025, default may be entered in accordance with the prayer of said Complaint.

THOMAS A. KLEIN, Clerk of the Circuit Court, 17th Judicial Circuit, Winnebago County, Illinois PREPARED BY: Matthew M. Hevrin ARDC 6256083 mhevrin@aghllaw.com

Allen Galluzzo Hevrin Leake, LLC 839 N. Perryville Rd., Suite 200 Rockford, IL 61107 815-265-6464 26461R TRRT 8/20 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: LEON R. MORFORD, Deceased. Case No.: 2025-PR-209 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of LEON R. MORFORD, of Rockford, Illinois, who died on June 1, 2025. Letters of Office were issued on July 16, 2025, to SHERRY A. ACKERMAN-JEFKO, 4112 Laramie Lane #2, Rockford, IL 61109, who is the Independent Administrator with the Will Annexed of the Estate. The attorney for the estate is FRANKLIN J. EUBANK, JR., 126 N. Church Street, Rockford, IL 61101. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before February 6, 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. Copies of any claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it is filed.

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

Dated: 7-24-25 /s/ Sherry A. Ackerman-Jefko, Independent Administrator with the Will Annexed /s/ Franklin J. Eubank, Jr., Attorney at Law

Prepared By:

FRANKLIN J. EUBANK, JR. (#6208840)

Attorney at Law

126 N. Church Street

Rockford, IL 611 01-1 002

Telephone: (815) 961-9668

Facsimile: (815) 965-9451

E-mail: frank@feubanklaw.com

Attorney for Petitioner 26462R TRRT 8/20 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 tumbling and trampoline instruction business in said County and State under the name of Wight Tumble Academy at the following post office addresses: 7159 Windsor Lake Parkway, Loves Park, IL 61111; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Terry Lee Wight

SIGNED: Terry Lee Wight 7/29/25

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 29th day of July, A.D. 2025. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Lisa Nolley, Deputy Clerk 26463R TRRT 8/20 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 dog grooming business in said County and State under the name of The Pet Palace at the following post office addresses: 6935 11th St., Rockford, IL 61109; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Christina Michelle Chapel SIGNED: Christina Michelle Chapel 7/31/25

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 31st day of July, A.D. 2025.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk Krystal Soto, Deputy Clerk 26464R TRRT 8/20 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 bar supply wholesaler business in said County and State under the name of Magnuson Bar Supply Direct at the following post office addresses: 1210 Buchanan Street, Rockford, IL 61101; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Jason Robert Gough SIGNED: Jason Robert Gough 7/29/25

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 29th day of July, A.D. 2025. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Lisa Nolley, Deputy Clerk 26465R TRRT 8/20 n n n TO: Loma Investments, Inc.; Loma Investments, Inc.; John Cyril as R/A for Loma Investments, Inc.; Loma Investments, Inc.; Illinois Secretary of State for Loma Investments, Inc.; Occupant; BP Loves Park; Lori Gummow, County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois; Claimants, Judgment Creditors, and Decree Creditors, if any of the above described as “Unknown Owners”; “Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots”.

TAX DEED NO.: 2025-TX-0000269 FILED: 7/24/2025 TAKE NOTICE

County of Winnebago

Date Premises Sold: November 19, 2024

Certificate No.: 202300336

Sold for General Taxes of (Year): 2023

Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special Assessment Number: N/A

Warrant No.: N/A Installment No.: N/A

THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES

Property Located at: 7924 North Alpine Road, Loves Park, IL 61111

Legal Description or Property Index No.: 08-32-130-032

This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on December 23, 2025. The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6 month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming. This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before December 23, 2025.This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County in 400 West State Street, Rockford, IL 61101, via Zoom room 426, on January 23, 2026 at 9:30 AM. You may be present at this hearing, but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time. YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY Redemption can be made at any time on or before December 23, 2025 by applying to the County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois at the Office of the County Clerk in Rockford, Illinois. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT THE COUNTY CLERK 404 Elm Street Suite 101 Rockford, IL 61101 815-319-4253

Private Equity Group, LLC Purchaser or Assignee August 5, 2025 I3271239 P26479R TRRT 8/27 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: MARTAVIA LASHA LAMBERT-DERRICO, Petitioner, vs. DENNIS CHARLES DERRICO, Respondent. Case No. 2025-DN-222 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to Respondent Dennis Charles Derrico that Petitioner Martavia Lasha Lambert-Derrico 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 September 15, 2025, a judgment by default may be entered against you at any time thereafter for the relief requested in the petition.

/s/ Martavia Lasha Lambert-Derrico, Petitioner 26481R TRRT 8/27

Rock River Times. August 20, 2025

n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, -v.KC WILSON; ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, Defendants. 2025-FC-0000052

6092 KILBURN AVENUE, ROCKFORD, IL 61101

NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 5/15/2025, an agent of Auction.com, LLC will conduct the Online Only auction at www.auction.com, with the bidding window opening on September 22, 2025 at 10:00 AM CDT and closing on 9/24/2025 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 TWO (2) OF KRUG’S PINE TREE HILL SUBDIVISION, THE PLAT OF WHICH IS RECORDED IN BOOK 37 OF PLATS, PAGE 58B, WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS, RECORDER, WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. LESS AND EXCEPT: A PARCEL OF LAND IN LOT TWO (2) OF KRUG’S PINE TREE HILL SUBDIVISION, BEING A SUBDIVISION IN THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 31, TOWNSHIP 45 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN. THE PLAT OF SAID SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 37 OF PLATS AT PAGE 58B IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT TWO (2) IN SAID KRUG’S PINE TREE HILL SUBDIVISION; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY ON THE NORTHERLY LINE OF SAID LOT TWO (2), SAID LINE HAVING A BEARING OF SOUTH 57 DEGREES 59 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST, A DISTANCE OF 101.02 FEET TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT TWO (2); THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ON THE NORTHEASTERLY EXTENSION OF THE EASTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT TWO (2), SAID LINE HAVING A BEARING OF NORTH 23 DEGREES 26 MINUTES 54 SECONDS EAST, A DISTANCE OF 40.32 FEET TO THE CENTER LINE OF PUBLIC HIGHWAY DESIGNATED F.A.U ROUTE 5106 (IL. RTE. 70); THENCE NORTHWESTERLY ON SAID CENTER LINE, SAID LINE HAVING A BEARING OF NORTH 57 DEGREES 59 MINUTES 13 SECONDS WEST, A DISTANCE OF 100.98 FEET TO THE NORTHEASTERLY EXTENSION OF THE WESTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT TWO (2); THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY ON SAID NORTHEASTERLY EXTENSION OF THE WESTERLY LINE OF LOT TWO (2), SAID LINE HAVING A BEARING OF SOUTH 23 DEGREES 29 MINUTES 31 SECONDS WEST, A DISTANCE OF 40.31 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. Commonly known as 6092 KILBURN AVENUE, ROCKFORD, IL 61101

Property Index No. 07-31477-003

The real estate is improved with a Single Family Residence. The judgment amount was $133,506.31 Sale Terms: Full Sale Terms are available on the property page at www.auction.com by entering 6092

KILBURN AVENUE into the search bar. The winning bidder must pay the full bid amount within twen-

ty-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, LLC (312) 346-9088 please refer to file number 2520186IL.

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. 25-20186IL

Case Number: 2025-FC-0000052

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.

I3269113

P26471R TRRT 8/27 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTYROCKFORD, ILLINOIS Lakeview Loan Servicing LLC PLAINTIFF Vs. Romeo D. Nelson; United States of AmericaSecretary of Housing and Urban Development; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants DEFENDANTS No. 2024-FC-0000278 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION

NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU:

Romeo D. Nelson

Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants

That this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit:

COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 571 Donna Drive

Rockford, IL 61107 and which said Mortgage was made by:

Romeo D. Nelson the Mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for United Wholesale Mortgage, LLC, as Mortgagee, and recorded in

the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Winnebago County, Illinois, as Document No. 2021009878; and for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law and that the said suit is now pending. NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this Court, Thomas A. Klein

Clerk of the Circuit Court 400 West State Street, Room 108 Rockford, IL 61101 on or before September 12, 2025, A DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU AT ANY TIME AFTER THAT DAY AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRAYER OF SAID COMPLAINT.

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C.

Attorneys for Plaintiff 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100 Burr Ridge, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300

DuPage # 15170

Winnebago # 531

Our File No. 14-24-05051

NOTE: This law firm is a debt collector. I3271455 P26472R TRRT 8/27 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WinnebagoRockford, ILLINOIS WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR THE FLIC RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 1 Plaintiff vs. MYRTLE A. WILLIAMS Defendant 25 FC 14 CALENDAR NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on September 18, 2025, at the hour 1:00 p.m., Intercounty’s Winnebago County office, 7210 East State Street, Rockford, IL 61108, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: LOT TWENTY-SEVEN (27) IN BLOCK TWO (2) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF HOLLYWOOD SUBDIVISION, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF LOTS 43, 44 AND 45, ROCKFORD SUBURBAN FARMS SUB., THE PLAT OF WHICH FIRST NAMED SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 20 OF PLATS ON PAGE 50 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS.

P.I.N. 08-31-252-009. Commonly known as 927 MAPLE AVENUE, MACHESNEY PARK, IL 61115. The real estate is: single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: At sale, the bidder must have 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Law Offices of Ira T. Nevel, 175 North Franklin Street, Suite 201, Chicago, Illinois 60606. (312) 3571125. 24-02815

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES

CORPORATION

intercountyjudicialsales.com

I3271109

P26473R TRRT 8/27

n n n TO:

Troy Specht; Troy Specht; Troy Specht; Occupant; Troys Auto and Cycle Sport; Lori Gummow, County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois; Claimants, Judgment Creditors, and Decree Creditors, if any of the above described as “Unknown Owners”; “Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots”.

TAX DEED NO.: 2025-TX-0000266 FILED: 7/24/2025

TAKE NOTICE

County of Winnebago

Date Premises Sold: November 19, 2024

Certificate No.: 202300101

Sold for General Taxes of (Year): 2023

Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special Assessment Number: N/A

Warrant No.: N/A Installment No.: N/A

THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES

Property Located at: 816 Dearborn Avenue South Beloit, IL 61080

Legal Description or Property Index No.: 04-08-227-012

This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on December 23, 2025. The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6 month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming. This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before December 23, 2025.This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County in 400 West State Street, Rockford, IL 61101,via Zoom room 426, on January 23, 2026 at 9:30 AM. You may be present at this hearing, but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time. YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY Redemption can be made at any time on or before December 23, 2025 by applying to the County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois at the Office of the County Clerk in Rockford, Illinois. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT THE COUNTY CLERK 404 Elm Street Suite 101 Rockford, IL 61101

815-319-4253

Private Equity Group, LLC Purchaser or Assignee August 5, 2025 I3271237

P26474R TRRT 8/27 n n n TO:

GG Development, Inc.; Victor Ballesteros as R/A for GG Development, Inc.; Illinois Secretary of State for GG Development, Inc.; GB Development, Inc.; GG Development, Inc.; Victor Ballesteros as R/A for GG Development, Inc.; Occupant; Jason Rees; Miguel L Gallegoes Flores; EZ Auto Sales; Max Motor Cars, Inc.; Rees Holdings Loves Park, IL; Speedy Auto Sales; Rockford Local Development Corporation; John J Phelps, as R/A for Rockford Local Development Corporation; Northern Illinois Community

Development Corporation; John J. Phelps as R/A for Northern Illinois Community Development Corporation; John J Phelps, as R/A for Rockford Local Development Corporation; John J. Phelps as R/A for Northern Illinois Community Development Corporation; Lori Gummow, County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois; Claimants, Judgment Creditors, and Decree Creditors, if any of the above described as “Unknown Owners”; “Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots”.

TAX DEED NO.: 2025-TX-0000268

FILED: 7/24/2025

TAKE NOTICE

County of Winnebago

Date Premises Sold: November 19, 2024

Certificate No.: 202300327

Sold for General Taxes of (Year): 2023

Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special Assessment Number: N/A

Warrant No.: N/A Installment No.: N/A

THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES

Property Located at: 602 Windsor Road, Machesney Park, IL 61115

Legal Description or Property

Index No.: 08-31-361-008

This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on December 23, 2025. The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6 month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming. This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before December 23, 2025.This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County in 400 West State Street, Rockford, IL 61101, via Zoom room 426, on January 23, 2025 at 9:30 AM. You may be present at this hearing, but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time.

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY

Redemption can be made at any time on or before December 23, 2025 by applying to the County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois at the Office of the County Clerk in Rockford, Illinois.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT THE COUNTY CLERK

404 Elm Street Suite 101 Rockford, IL 61101

815-319-4253

Private Equity Group, LLC Purchaser or Assignee August 5, 2025 I3271243 P26475R TRRT 8/27 n n n TO:

Maccabee Capital, LLC; Maccabee Capital, LLC; Jeff Orduno as R/A for Maccabee Capital, LLC; Maccabee Capital, LLC; Maccabee Capital, LLC; Justin J. Fern as Manager for Maccabee Capital, LLC; Occupant; Amarach Net Solutions, Inc.; Galaxy Hair Studio; Missman, Inc.; Byron Bank; Byron Bank; Lori Gummow, County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois; Claimants, Judgment Creditors, and Decree Creditors, if any of the above described as “Unknown Owners”;

“Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots”.

TAX DEED NO.: 2025-TX-0000270 FILED: 7/24/2025

TAKE NOTICE

County of Winnebago Date Premises Sold: November 19, 2024

Certificate No.: 202301194

Sold for General Taxes of (Year): 2023

Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special Assessment Number: N/A Warrant No.: N/A Installment No.: N/A

THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES

Property Located at: 120 South 1st Street Rockford, IL 61104

Legal Description or Property Index No.: 11-23-387-002

Redemption can be made at any time on or before December 23, 2025 by applying to the County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois at the Office of the County Clerk in Rockford, Illinois. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT THE COUNTY CLERK 404 Elm Street Suite 101 Rockford, IL 61101 815-319-4253 Private Equity Group, LLC Purchaser or Assignee August 5, 2025 I3271242 P26476R TRRT 8/27 n n n TO: 1947 N Lyford, LLC; Joseph R. Ziccardi, as R/A for 1947 N Lyford, LLC; Owen Costanza Living Trust as Manager for 1947 N Lyford, LLC; Owen Costanza Trustee to the Owen Costanza Revocable Living Trust as Manager for 1947 N Lyford, LLC; Occupant; Alliance Insurance Agency; Astute Web Group; Award Designs Inc.; Capture Event Photography; Comfort Solution Heating & Air Conditioning; Lyford Storage & Uhaul; Lyfordstorage.com; Solutions Bank, f/k/a Forreston State Bank; Solutions Bank, f/k/a Forreston State Bank; Lori Gummow, County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois; Claimants, Judgment Creditors, and Decree Creditors, if any of the above described as “Unknown Owners”; “Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots”.

TAX DEED NO.: 2025-TX-0000271 FILED: 7/24/2025

TAKE NOTICE

County of Winnebago

Date Premises Sold: November

19, 2024

Certificate No.: 202301739

Sold for General Taxes of (Year): 2023

Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special Assessment Number: N/A

Warrant No.: N/A Installment No.: N/A

THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES

Property Located at: 1947 North Lyford Road Rockford, IL 61107

Legal Description or Property Index No.: 12-13-151-007

This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on December 23, 2025. The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6 month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming. This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before December 23, 2025. This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County in 400 West State Street, Rockford, IL 61101, via Zoom room 426, on January 23, 2026 at 9:30 AM.You may be present at this hearing, but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time.

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY Redemption can be made at any time on or before December 23, 2025 by applying to the County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois at the Office of the County Clerk in Rockford, Illinois.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT THE COUNTY CLERK

404 Elm Street Suite 101

Rockford, IL 61101

815-319-4253

Private Equity Group, LLC

I3271244

Purchaser or Assignee

August 5, 2025

P26477R TRRT 8/27 n n n TO: Laura Andrews; Laura Andrews; Occupant; It’s A Wing Thing, Inc; Lori Gummow, County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois; Claimants, Judgment Creditors, and Decree Creditors, if any of the above described as “Unknown Owners”; “Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots”.

TAX DEED NO.: 2025-TX-0000267 FILED: 7/24/2025

TAKE NOTICE

County of Winnebago

Date Premises Sold: November 19, 2024

Certificate No.: 202300221

Sold for General Taxes of (Year): 2023

Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special Assessment Number: N/A

Warrant No.: N/A Installment No.: N/A

THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES

Property Located at: 5120

Spooner Drive, Rockford, IL 61103

Legal Description or Property

Index No.: 07-36-151-016

any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming. This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before December 23, 2025.This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County in 400 West State Street, Rockford, IL 61101, via Zoom room 426, on January 23, 2026 at 9:30 AM. You may be present at this hearing, but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time. YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY

Redemption can be made at any time on or before December 23, 2025 by applying to the County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois at the Office of the County Clerk in Rockford, Illinois.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT THE COUNTY CLERK 404 Elm Street Suite 101 Rockford, IL 61101 815-319-4253

Private Equity Group, LLC Purchaser or Assignee August 5, 2025 I3271241 P26478R TRRT 8/27 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 GLENN L. HANSON, Case No. 2025-PR-0000221 CLAIM NOTICE

Notice is given of the death of GLENN L. HANSON Letters of Office were issued on July 30, 2025, to Dulcie J. Keckler, 1310 Mayfair Drive, #11, Janesville, WI 53147, who is the Executor of the Estate. The attorney for the Estate is MICHAEL J. SCHAPPERT, HolmstromKennedyPC, 800 North Church Street, Rockford, Illinois 61103. Claims against the Estate may be filed on or before February 13, 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 400 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61101, or with the Estate legal representative, or both.

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

Dated: August 5, 2025

DULCIE J. KECKLER, Independent Executor of the Estate of GLENN L. HANSON, Deceased Holmstrom KennedyPC Their Attorneys /s/ Michael J. Schappert

MICHAEL J. SCHAPPERT

Attorney Michael J. Schappert HolmstromKennedyPCARDC #3128183

Attorney for Independent Executor 800 N. Church Street Rockford, IL 61103 (815)962-7071

mjs@hkrockford.com

n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO, STATE OF ILLINOIS SELECT PORTFOLIO SERVICING, INC., Plaintiff(s), vs. RITA A. KOPKE, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendant(s). Case No. 25 FC 285 PUBLICATION NOTICE

The requisite Affidavit for Publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you: RITA A. KOPKE, NONRECORD CLAIMANTS and UNKNOWN OWNERS, Defendants in the above entitled suit, that said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Chancery Division, by the said Plaintiff, against you and other Defendants, praying for foreclosure of a certain Real Estate Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit:

LOT THREE (3) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF S.E. CORIETT’S SUBDIVISION OF LOT 55 OF COUNTY CLERK’S PLAT OF SECTION 24, TOWNSHIP 43 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, NEW MILFORD, ILLINOIS THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 21 OF PLATS ON PAGE 337 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS, SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS.

Tax Number: 15-24-176-015

commonly known as 2320 NEW MILFORD SCHOOL RD ROCKFORD IL 61109; and which said Real Estate Mortgage was made by RITA A. KOPKE and recorded in the Office of the Winnebago County Recorder as Document Number 0290738; that Summons was duly issued out of the said Court against you as provided by law, and that the said suit is now pending.

Now, therefore, unless you, the said named Defendant, file your answer to the Complaint in the said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the office of the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, located at 400 W. STATE STREET, ROCKFORD, IL 61101, on or before September 19, 2025, default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said Complaint.

Attorney No. 3635 LAW OFFICES OF IRA T. NEVEL, LLC

Attorney for Plaintiff

Ira T. Nevel

Timothy R. Yueill

Greg Elsnic Aaron Nevel

Andrew Chu 175 North Franklin St. Suite 201 Chicago, Illinois 60606 (312) 357-1125 Pleadings@nevellaw.com KP # 25-00694

I3271796 P26490R TRRT 9/3 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS

THE CLOISTERS OF FOREST HILLS CORPORATION Plaintiff, -v.CAROLE COTTER, ALPINE BANK & TRUST CO.

N/K/A MIDLAND STATES BANK, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND

NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS

Defendant 2025 MR 58 NOTICE OF SALE FOR A JUDGMENT LIEN PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on July 3, 2025, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on September 16, 2025, at the Advocus National Title Insurance, 973 Featherstone Rd, Suite 100, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public in-person sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: UNIT 223 IN THE CLOISTERS OF FOREST HILLS, A CONDOMINIUM DECLARED AND EXISTING UNDER AND BY VIRTUE OF THE CONDOMINIUM PROPERTY ACT OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS ACCORDING TO THE DECLARATION OF THE CLOISTERS OF FOREST HILLS RECORDED ON DECEMBER 30, 1974 ON MICROFILM NO. 7424-0540 AS DOCUMENT NO. 1353519 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS, TOGETHER WITH ITS UNDIVIDED INTEREST IN AND TO THE COMMON AREAS AND FACILITIES OF THE CONDOMINIUM, SUBJECT TO ADJUSTMENT IN THE EVENT OF ANNEXATION AS PROVIDED IN THE DECLARATION, AND COMMON USES AND RIGHTS APPURTENANT TO SAID UNIT, ALL AS SET FORTH IN THE SAID DECLARATION AND IN THE CONDOMINIUM PROPERTY ACT OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, AS AMENDED. THE CONDOMINIUM IS LOCATED ON REAL ESTATE DESCRIBED IN THE SAID DECLARATION WHICH IS INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS.

Commonly known as 2929 SUNNYSIDE DRIVE, UNIT B223, ROCKFORD, IL 61114 Property Index No. 12-07431-064

The real estate is improved with a condominium.

The judgment amount was $11,632.56.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in ‘’AS IS’’ condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court and subject to the prior mortgage to Alpine Bank & Trust n/k/a Midland States Bank. 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 30 days from the date of the Order confirming sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If

this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

For information, contact G. MICHAEL SCHEURICH, GUYER & ENICHEN, P.C. Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 2601 REID FARM ROAD, ROCKFORD, IL, 61114 (815) 636-9600. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION

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

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

G. MICHAEL SCHEURICH GUYER & ENICHEN, P.C. 2601 REID FARM ROAD ROCKFORD IL, 61114 815-636-9600

E-Mail: scheurich@guyerlaw.com

Case Number: 2025 MR 58 TJSC#: 45-1999

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Claims against the estate may be filed with the clerk or with the representative, or both, on or before February 20, 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.

Martin J. Fogarty

The Heartland Law Firm (6201215) 1545 Waukegan Road, Suite 2-9 Glenview, Illinois 60025 (847)729-3300

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Cherry Valley, IL 61016

Notice of Public Sale

Personal property stored by the following individuals from Crossroads Self Storage of Northern Illinois LLC. 1285 Huntwood Drive, Cherry Valley, IL 61016, a self-service storage facility, shall be sold at public auction. The following self-storage unit contents containing household and other goods will be sold for cash to satisfy the lien on September 4, 2025, at approx@10:00 AM at www.storeagetreasures.com. All online bids start 14 days prior to the above start date. No on-site bidding, please go to the above listed website.

Unit #B16 Fisher, Robert; Unit #B30 Fisher, Robert; Unit #C19 Evans, Patrica. 26496R TRRT 8/27 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO PROBATE DIVISION IN RE THE ESTATE OF: KATHLEEN M. ANDERSON, Deceased.

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n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, 400 WEST STATE STREET, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF Cynthia A. West, DECEASED.

25 PR 182 Notice is given to creditors of the death of the above named decedent. Letters of office were issued to Brian West, 322 28th Street, Rockford, Illinois 61108, as Independent Administrator, whose attorney of record is Martin J. Fogarty, Heartland Law Firm, 1545 Waukegan Road, Suite 1-3, Glenview, Illinois 60025.

The estate will be administered without court supervision, unless under section 5/28-4 of the Probate Act (Ill. Compiled Stat. 1992, Ch. 755, par. 5/28-4) any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the clerk.

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n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, 400 WEST STATE STREET, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF Wanda Grace Teasdale, DECEASED.

25 PR 130

Notice is given of the death of the above named decedent.

Letters of office were issued to Christopher Teasdale, 15887 Hauley Road, Rockton, Illinois 61072, as Independent Administrator, whose attorney of record is Martin J. Fogarty, The Heartland Law Firm, 1545 Waukegan Road, Suite 2-9, Glenview, Illinois 60025. Notice is given to Steven Teasdale, Heir of the Decedent whose name or address is not stated in the petition for independent administration that an order was entered on May 19, 2025, 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 February 20, 2026, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by section 5/18-3 of the Probate Act, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

Martin J. Fogarty

Heartland Law Firm (6201215) 1545 Waukegan Road, Suite 1-3 Glenview, Illinois 60025 (847)729-3300

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Crossroads Self Storage of Northern Illinois LLC. 1285 Huntwood Drive,

Case No. 2023-PR-0000217

Date Will Filed: August 22, 2023 CLAIMS NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of KATHLEEN M. ANDERSON. Letters of Office were issued on August 02, 2023, to NANCY E. VLAZNY, whose address is 356 Stirling Bridge Dr., Ormond Beach, FL 32174, as Independent Executor of the estate. The attorney of record for the estate is Ryan J. Anderson, whose address is 611 2nd Street POB 174, Henry, IL 61537.

Claims may be filed on or before February 20, 2026, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of notice to any known creditor required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act of 1975 as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated shall be barred.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk-Probate Division at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 W. State St., Rockford, Illinois 61101, or 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 days after it has been filed. The estate will be administered without court supervision, unless under Section 28-4 of the Probate Act of 1975 (755 ILCS 5/28-4) any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the Clerk of the Court.

Dated August 20, 2025 Nancy E. Vlazny, Independent Executor By Ryan J. Anderson By: /s/ Ryan J. Anderson Attorney for the Independent Executor

Ryan J. Anderson REG. NO. 06288950 611 Second Street, P.O. Box 174 Henry, IL 61537 (309) 364-2354 ryan@ryanandersonlaw.com 26498R TRRT 9/3 n n n NOTICE BY PUBLICATION

In the Interest of: NY’ASIA NICOLE AMORE CURTIS, A Minor.

CASE NO: 2025 GR 202 TO KING FINESS AND ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Take notice that on the 11th day of August, 2025, a Petition to Appoint Guardian of the Person of the Minor was filed in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Illinois, 17th Judicial Circuit, and that in room 314 of the Winnebago County Courthouse, on the 22nd day of September, 2025 at the hour of 10:00 a.m., or as soon thereafter as this cause may be heard, a hearing will be held upon the Petition to Appoint Guardian of the Person of the Minor. Now, unless you appear at the hearing and show cause against the Petition, the Petition may be taken for confessed as against you and an Order, Judgment or Decree entered. Dated at Rockford, Illinois this 12th day of August, 2025. Thomas Klein Clerk of the Circuit Court ERIN L. NASH #6304953 Nash Law Office, P.C. 4615 East State Street, Suite 101 Rockford, IL 61108 (815) 397-7500 erin@nashlawofficepc.com 26497R TRRT 9/3 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO PROBATE DIVISION IN RE THE ESTATE OF: PATRICK J. MCKEE, Deceased. CASE NO. 2025 PR 226 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of PATRICK J. MCKEE. Letters of Office were issued on August 6, 2025 to Shelley A. Cain, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorneys for the estate are John M. Gilbert, Gilbert Law Offices, 5010 N. 2nd Street, Loves Park, Illinois 61111. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before February 20, 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, Rockford, Illinois, or with the estate legal representative, or both.

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

Attorney for Executor Attorney John M. Gilbert 5010 N. 2nd Street Loves Park, IL 61111

Phone (815) 877-2500 Fax(815) 877-2300 26499R TRRT 9/3

n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS - PROBATE DIVISION – INTESTATE IN RE THE ESTATE OF: MIRJANA ASCIC, Deceased. Case No. 2025-PR-34 CLAIM NOTICE

Notice is hereby given of the death of MIRJANA ASCIC, of Loves Park, Illinois. Letters of Office were issued on June 30, 2025 to MARIO ASCIC, whose attorney is Eric Vernsten, VERNSTEN LAW, LLC., 728 N. Main Street, Rockford, Illinois 61103.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court at Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61101 or with representative, or both, on or before February 25, 2026, which date is not less than 6 months from the date of the first publication of this notice and any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of any claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it is filed.

VERNSTEN LAW, LLC. /s/ Eric Vernsten Eric Vernsten, Attorney 26500R TRRT 9/3 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO PROBATE DIVISION IN RE THE ESTATE OF: STANFORD WAYNE DEAN, SR. Deceased. Case No. 2025 PR 214 CLAIM NOTICE

NOTICE is given of the death of STANFORD WAYNE DEAN, SR., Letters of Office were issued on July 29, 2025 to MELISSA E. DEAN, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is Mason S. Crosby, Crosby & Crosby LLP, 3815 N Mulford, Rockford, Illinois 61114. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before February 20, 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, Rockford, Illinois, or with the estate legal representative, or both.

/s/ Tyler M. Crosby

TYLER M. CROSBY

Attorney for Administrator

CROSBY & CROSBY LLP

Attorney for Administrator

Tyler M. Crosby

ARDC: 6323771

3815 N Mulford Road, Ste. 4 Rockford, Illinois 61114

P: (815) 367-6432

E: eservice@crosbyandcrosbylaw.com

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ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION

STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO

This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a automotive repair business in said County and State under the name of Lucy’s Auto Repair at the following post office addresses: 2525 Huffman Blvd., Rockford, IL 61103; that the

true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Richard J. Rivas

SIGNED: Richard J. Rivas 8/14/25

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 14th day of August, A.D. 2025. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Krystal Soto, Deputy Clerk 26507R TRRT 9/3 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 E-commerce business in said County and State under the name of Doskoi Panda at the following post office addresses: 421 S. 4th St., Rockford, IL 61104; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Damien Michael Brown

SIGNED: Damien Michael Brown 8/14/25

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 14th day of August, A.D. 2025. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Lisa Nolley, Deputy Clerk 26508R TRRT 9/3 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO, STATE OF ILLINOIS Rock Valley Credit Union, Plaintiff, vs Korey L. Foote, Defendant. in case no.: 18 SC 2082 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION IS GIVEN TO: KOREY L. FOOTE

That on the 24th day of June, 2025, Plaintiff, Rock Valley Credit Union, filed an original of its Petition for Revival of Judgment in the above-entitled cause with the Circuit Court of the 17th Judicial Circuit, Winnebago County, Illinois in the amount of $7,840.12 as of June 23, 2025.

An Order for Revival of Judgment may be taken against you for the new or additional relief unless you file a response and/ or otherwise file an appearance in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Illinois, at Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61101, on or before September 22, 2025, thirty (30) days after the first publication date of this notice. E-filing is mandatory for documents in civil cases with limited exemptions. For help with e-filing and to learn more visit ilcourts. info/efiling.

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

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, -v.- KC WILSON; ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, Defendants. 2025-FC-0000052 6092 KILBURN AVENUE, ROCKFORD, IL 61101 NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 5/15/2025, an agent of Auction.com, LLC will conduct the Online Only auction at www.auction.com, with the bidding window opening on September 22, 2025 at 10:00 AM CDT and closing on 9/24/2025 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 6092 KILBURN AVENUE, ROCKFORD, IL 61101 Property Index No. 07-31-477-003

The real estate is improved with a Single Family Residence. The judgment amount was $133,506.31 Sale Terms: Full Sale Terms are available on the property page at www.auction.com by entering 6092 KILBURN AVENUE into the search bar. 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).

For information, contact Plaintiffs attorney: McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC (312) 346-9088 please refer to file number 25-20186IL. Auction.com, LLC 100 N LaSalle St., Suite 1400 Chicago, IL 60602872-225-4985 You can also visit www.auction.com.

Attorney File No. 25-20186IL Case Number: 2025-FC-0000052

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FSB, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR THE FLIC RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 1 Plaintiff vs. MYRTLE

A. WILLIAMS Defendant 25 FC 14 CALENDAR

NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on September 18, 2025, at the hour 1:00 p.m., Intercounty’s Winnebago County office, 7210 East State Street, Rockford, IL 61108, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 08-31-252-009.

Commonly known as 927 MAPLE AVENUE, MACHESNEY PARK, IL 61115.

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

For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Law Offices of Ira T. Nevel, 175 North Franklin Street, Suite 201, Chicago, Illinois 60606. (312) 357-1125. 24-02815

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com

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

For information, examine the court file, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 (630) 794-9876 THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION

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

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

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE IL, 60527

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REAL ESTATE NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS CITIBANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR CMLTI ASSET TRUST

Plaintiff, -v.- BELINDA J. CRONK et al Defendant 2025-FC-0000016

NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 22, 2025, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on September 3, 2025, at the Advocus National Title Insurance, 973 Featherstone Rd, Suite 100, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public in-person sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 4116 RIVER ROAD, CHERRY VALLEY, IL 61016

Property Index No.16-12-231-004

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

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.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF Winnebago - Rockford, ILLINOIS WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY,

630-794-5300

E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com

Attorney File No. 14-24-06657

Attorney ARDC No. 00468002

Case Number: 2025-FC-0000016

TJSC#: 45-1417

Case # 2025-FC-0000016 I3270823

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REAL ESTATE NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS THE CLOISTERS OF FOREST HILLS CORPORATION

Plaintiff, -v.- CAROLE COTTER, ALPINE BANK & TRUST CO. N/K/A MIDLAND STATES BANK, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS

Defendant 2025 MR 58 NOTICE OF SALE FOR A JUDGMENT LIEN

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on July 3, 2025, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on September 16, 2025, at the Advocus National Title Insurance, 973 Featherstone Rd, Suite 100, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public in-person sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 2929 SUNNYSIDE DRIVE, UNIT B223, ROCKFORD, IL 61114

Property Index No. 12-07-431-064

The real estate is improved with a condominium.

The judgment amount was $11,632.56.

transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in ‘’AS IS’’ condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court and subject to the prior mortgage to Alpine Bank & Trust n/k/a Midland States Bank. 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 30 days from the date of the Order confirming sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

For information, contact G. MICHAEL SCHEURICH, GUYER & ENICHEN, P.C. Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 2601 REID FARM ROAD, ROCKFORD, IL, 61114 (815) 636-9600.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION

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

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

G. MICHAEL SCHEURICH

GUYER & ENICHEN, P.C. 2601 REID FARM ROAD ROCKFORD IL, 61114 815-636-9600

E-Mail: scheurich@guyerlaw.com

Case Number: 2025 MR 58

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HELP WANTED

Hope Community Project

Job Description: Community Outreach / Program Admin Position Overview:

The Community Outreach Coordinator is responsible for recruiting participants for the R3 grant programs, fostering relationships with community organizations, and supporting administrative tasks related to the programs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop outreach strategies to engage community members and recruit participants for R3 programs.

• Build partnerships with local schools, churches, and community organizations to increase program visibility.

• Organize and attend community events to promote R3 program activities.

• Provide administrative support for the R3 programs, including tracking attendance, preparing materials, and assisting with participant communications. Key Skills:

• Strong communication and public outreach skills.

• Familiarity with the local community and its resources.

• Excellent organizational and administrative abilities.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Pastor R. G. Alexander; Lead Pastor Hope Fellowship Church of Rockford, IL 1135 E. State Street, Rockford, IL (815) 721-5939 8/20

Week of July 27 to August 2, 2025

Week of August 3 to 9, 2025

Week of August 10 to 16, 2025

Week of August 17 to 23, 2025

Death Notices Horoscope

8/14/2025 66 Friskey, Robert South Beloit

ARIES

8/14/2025 69 Wise, Tamara Rockford

8/14/2025 92 Samorian, Judith Rockford

8/14/2025 90 Hale, Sibyl Rockford

8/14/2025 55 Wright, David South Beloit

8/14/2025 59 Acord, Julie A Rockford

8/8/2025 62 Szott, Diane L Rockford

Crossword THEME: FOOTBALL

ARIES

You’ll be welcomed back from vacation with a promotion. This will help you settle your debts. Working overtime will be good for your finances. However, don’t forget to prioritize your health and make time for your significant other.

8/14/2025 79 Colehour, Marie Rockford

TAURUS

8/14/2025 71 Bruschi, David Roscoe

8/14/2025 53 Jones, Bernita Rockford

8/14/2025 85 Durley, Richard Rockford

8/14/2025 88 Carter, Shirley M Durand

8/13/2025 88 Egler, Audrey Rockford

8/13/2025 86 Rebhorn, Bruce Rockford

Your natural charisma will shine through this week as you bring people together for enriching activities. Your outspokenness will garner admiration and you’ll be everyone’s focus. An outstanding achievement will earn you praise and applause.

8/13/2025 57 Lee, Elizabeth Rockford

GEMINI

8/13/2025 29 Heimbach, Matthew C Rockford

8/13/2025 83 Messina, Sam C Loves Park

8/13/2025 103 Rothluebber, Francis Rockford

8/13/2025 69 Torcelli Groh, Donna Machesney Park

Family time is precious. You’ll play a key role in resolving disagreements among relatives. You’ll perform a heroic feat to get someone out of a sticky situation, boosting your selfesteem.

8/11/2025 97 Smith, Pauline Rockford

CANCER

8/13/2025 87 Burzell, Harry Rockford

8/13/2025 84 Stahl, Lois Winnebago

8/13/2025 82 Thigpen Doby, Margaret Rockford

8/12/2025 74 Butler, Lynn M Davis

8/12/2025 56 Alexander, Sherry Dixon

If you’ve recently relocated, take the time to explore your new surroundings. You’ll make some wonderful discoveries. Expect a busy week driving loved ones around. Be careful, as checking your phone and messages could become a distraction.

8/12/2025 77 Olaughlin, Patrick Rockford

LEO

8/12/2025 93 Hurn, Barbara Durand

8/12/2025 23 Moon, Bradley D Pecatonica

8/12/2025 69 Montoya, Guadalupe Rockford

8/12/2025 90 Guffey, Lester Rockford

8/12/2025 67 Wilke, Dianne Roscoe

8/12/2025 66 Lewis, Madeline Rockford

Summer is the perfect time to renegotiate your salary and working conditions. If you start looking elsewhere for a new job, your employer will likely make an irresistible offer to encourage you to stay. If you’re a business owner, expect your customer base to grow.

8/12/2025 66 Downing, Teresa Loves Park

VIRGO

8/12/2025 79 Dornbush, William Rockford

8/11/2025 63 Burkett, Michael R Rockford

8/11/2025 86 Huff, Gerald Rockford

8/11/2025 30 Sellers, Timothy Rockford

8/11/2025 42 Wawzensky, Steven Rockford

Prepare for an exciting week filled with surprises! You’ll participate in various thrilling activities. Let yourself be carried away by the fun and embrace these moments with your closest friends.

8/11/2025 73 Scheri, June Rockford

A colleague’s departure could pave the way for your promotion. Use your vacation to take a step back and clarify your plans. Your friends may invite you on an energizing getaway or a relaxing retreat.

TAURUS

You’ll participate in various activities offered by your community or municipality this week. Your determination will drive you to take on new projects. Even if you’re reserved by nature, nothing will stop you from turning your ideas into reality.

GEMINI

Realizing your dreams takes time and patience. Collaborating with others will be key to achieving your goals. Sometimes, you must clear the air and start fresh.

CANCER

You’ll need to be patient in both your personal and professional life to reach an agreement. Avoid getting bogged down by the same old conflicts. If you need to settle a legal matter in court, luck will be on your side.

LEO

This week, your doctor might finally find the right treatment for your health issue. At work, an unexpected advancement could be on the horizon. In your romantic life, your significant other may propose a serious commitment.

VIRGO

You’ll achieve an impressive feat that fills you with pride. You’ll help someone in need by lending a listening ear. You’ll earn their heartfelt gratitude. At work, you’ll be tasked with more responsibilities.

LIBRA

ARIES

Your determination will help you achieve your goals. It’s important to feel comfortable in your professional environment if you want to thrive. Taking a moment to reconsider your situation could bring positive changes. Expect your partner to shower you with attention, making way for romantic moments.

TAURUS

A largescale event will bring many people together. As an artist, your imagination will help you create something truly exceptional. Trust your instincts; they’ll guide you to make wise choices.

GEMINI

Time will be of the essence this week. You’ll need to organize rigorously to meet all your commitments. Remember to carve out some time for yourself to unwind and recharge. Use this break to reconnect with old friends and strengthen those valuable relationships.

CANCER

Before the end of summer, treat yourself to a welldeserved vacation. Pay close attention to the smallest of details, especially for important projects or work. A party—most likely thrown for you—will give you the chance to relax and have fun.

LEO

You may feel oversensitive this week, which could cause you to go overboard. Keep an eye on your finances to avoid making impulsive purchases. Treat yourself to something you truly enjoy but remember to practice moderation.

VIRGO

You may get a promotion, which will prompt you to upgrade your wardrobe to match your new role. Investing in your appearance will enhance both your professional and personal image, helping you make a strong impression.

LIBRA

8/11/2025 84 Blum, Charlene M South Beloit

8/11/2025 98 Reali, Gino Rockford

8/10/2025 48 Kohley, Garry K Rockford

8/10/2025 94 Cleveland, Robert Rockford

8/10/2025 90 Schultz, Gerald C Rockford

8/10/2025 46 Curtis, Anthony Rockford

Be mindful of what you post on social media this week. A disagreement with a friend will reveal their true nature. This will help you strengthen your relationships with those who truly matter. You’ll have fun playing sports with those in your inner circle.

8/9/2025 61 Tirado-Almanza, Jacobo S Rockford

SCORPIO

8/9/2025 66 Hunter, Bradley J Rockford

8/9/2025 84 Luzietti, Ronald D Rockton

8/9/2025 71 Stickling, Robert A Machesney Park

Across

You’ll organize an event that will bring all your friends together. It will be a great success! Despite some guests arriving late, the atmosphere will remain festive and lively. You’ll meet people from all walks of life.

1. *The Coaches ___ or The AP Top 25 ____

Your children or elderly parents will need your undivided attention this week. You won’t hesitate to dedicate your time and energy to support them. In your relationship, you’ll openly express your love.

SCORPIO

37. European Economic Community

You may consider going back to school or taking a short training course to enrich your career. Even if you’re short on time and need to put in a lot of effort, you’ll accomplish a meaningful goal that makes you proud.

LIBRA

You’ll juggle several urgent tasks at work. Fortunately, your hard work will be rewarded with a significant promotion. In your personal life, a new romance may blossom. You may even go so far as to start considering a life together.

ARIES

This week, you’ll openly express what others are thinking, grabbing everyone’s attention. You’ll also find effective ways to restore balance if you’re in a tricky financial situation.

TAURUS

Expect an enticing job offer from a competitor that will be impossible to refuse. You’ll be busy going back and forth when a relative reaches out for support. When it comes to your love life, someone will surprise you with a bold confession, leaving you feeling confused.

GEMINI

A new chapter in your life is unfolding, bringing your dreams closer to reality. You’ll feel excited about the opportunities coming your way. A memorable encounter with a very romantic person could turn your life upside down.

CANCER

You’ll need a strong cup of coffee to start your day and boost your energy. If you’ve been feeling unwell, you might discover treatments to improve your wellbeing. Try to turn your stress into motivation to power you through the day.

LEO

Get ready to tackle your challenges headon. You may feel stressed having to juggle multiple negotiations. However, this intense period may lead to new connections and provide a chance to expand your social circle.

VIRGO

You may feel overwhelmed by urgent tasks at work or home this week. You’ll feel as though everything must get done at once. Fortunately, those close to you will help you find more perspective. Focus on setting shared goals with your significant other to create a brighter future together.

LIBRA

You’ll plan an exciting nature getaway. You deserve a vacation, and organizing everything in advance will make this a memorable adventure for you and your loved ones.

SCORPIO

8/9/2025 79 Donohoo, Laurie J Rockford

8/9/2025 77 Hillman, Margaret Rockford

SAGITTARIUS

8/9/2025 86 Gendle, Geraldine Rockford

8/9/2025 87 Parks, Raymond D Rockton

8/9/2025 96 Wernberg, William D Rockford

8/9/2025 84 Mccartney, Rosa L Rockford

8/9/2025 94 Mizyk, Raymond Rockford

5. *Super Bowl halftime performer Kendrick Lamar’s genre

Whether alone or with your other half, business associates or family, you’ll lay the groundwork for a major project this week. While on vacation, you could receive an urgent call from your boss. They’ll need your help to resolve the issue.

8. 1/168th of a week

12. Purse to match a gown

13. Karl of politics

SAGITTARIUS

38. *NFL Hall of Famer Greene or comedian Hart

39. Seed coat

40. Cylindrical flower cluster

2. *Pro and College Football Hall of Famer Graham

3. Molokai party

4. Leechee, alt. sp.

You’ll work overtime this week and be generously compensated. This will boost your salary and improve your working conditions in the long run. You’ll be showered with love and affection by your romantic partner.

5. R2-D2, e.g.

SCORPIO

36. *Pre-championship games

Embrace your perfectionistic nature to create remarkable masterpieces. Your patience and wisdom will pay off at work, as well as in your romantic life, deepening your relationship.

38. Work the dough

40. High tea vessel

41. Bucolics

SAGITTARIUS

6. Declares to be true

42. Stir or fuss

43. City in Illinois

7. *College, home to football’s Nittany Lions

44. Gustatory sensation

46. Hook, line and sinker person

48. Coffin holders

You’ll spend part of the week at home, possibly due to a unique situation. You’ll have to shoulder several responsibilities, especially if you have young children. If you’re single, an unexpected encounter could surprise you.

You may feel a bit apprehensive when tackling major projects at work. However, your perseverance is your greatest strength. Embrace change as an opportunity for growth. If your emotions are still heightened, take a moment to pause and find your inner peace.

SAGITTARIUS

Before making a decision that affects others, it’s important to ask their opinions. At work, lengthy negotiations will lead to an especially lucrative financial agreement.

8/9/2025 90 Seigfreid, James Rockford

14. Model builder’s wood choice

CAPRICORN

45. #10 Down’s counterpart

8. *Football intermission

49. Rekindled

50. Type of ski lift

CAPRICORN

8/9/2025 87 Pasiecznik, Thomas South Beloit

8/9/2025 29 Chase, Kylie Rockford

8/9/2025 63 Spring Jr, Samuel J Rockford

8/9/2025 69 Ibarra Diaz, Jorge Rockford

8/8/2025 83 Johnson, Carry Rockford

15. *YDS, TD or INT

Even while on vacation, your mind is teeming with ideas for your next adventure. You may consider taking a training course to open the door to new perspectives, possibly even a rewarding career change.

8/8/2025 77 Gates, Gregory E Cherry Valley

16. Black like certain tree

17. *Last season’s NFL MVP

18. *Worth 6 points

You’ll start a promising and wellpaying new job. This new position will allow you to save money and minimize the financial burdens that have been holding you back from true happiness for too long.

47. Small dog’s bark

48. Adams of “Summer Of ‘69” fame

AQUARIUS

50. *Point value of a safety in football, pl.

9. Paella pot

10. Addict

CAPRICORN

51. Drift like aroma

52. Type of fish net

11. *What the NFL’s Jim Brown famously did

13. Fixed up 14. Bleated

53. Like acne-prone skin

Prepare for more travel than you anticipated this week, and things may take longer than expected. Accept invitations from friends and family; it’s important to unwind. A real estate deal may turn out to be quite beneficial.

54. Climber’s destination

55. It’s more, to some

Prioritize self care this week. Adopt new, healthy habits to boost your energy and restore your zest for life. Your doctor may suggest making a few changes to your lifestyle to improve your health.

AQUARIUS

8/8/2025 92 Bauer, Floyd D Rockford

8/8/2025 61 Rosado, Cecilia I Rockford

8/8/2025 86 Worthington, Sonya J Rockford

8/8/2025 63 Manta III, Paul Rockford

Don’t be afraid of change, as it can lead to positive outcomes. Plan a romantic getaway or family adventure to finish off your vacation and create lasting memories.

8/8/2025 90 Reh, Lee Rockford

20. Way, way off 21. Owl cries

22. Come and ____ it

23. Ape

52. *Worth 3 points in football (2 words)

56. Behind a stern

Your strong intuition and vivid imagination will help you set your priorities straight and design a future that’s right for you. This newfound mental clarity will guide you along the right path.

57. Raise the roof

58. Classroom parasites

19. Hoagie, alt. sp.

22. Bathtub hooch

23. Green side

24. Accustom

25. Imitate

AQUARIUS

56. Don McLean: “A long, long time ____...”

You’ll find solutions to a persistent financial issue. Don’t hesitate to ask for advice from professionals and friends. You’ll receive approval to fund a project that means a lot to you.

You’ll be in the spotlight this week as you lead a group or advocate for your community. Your charisma will shine through, and others will look to you for answers. This will boost your selfesteem.

PISCES

8/8/2025 66 Glodo, Allen D Rockford

8/8/2025 71 Wonzer, Pamela Roscoe

8/8/2025 37 Payne, Amber Rockford

8/8/2025 97 McDermott, Dolores Rockford

8/8/2025 80 Taylor, Jalaine E Rockford

26. Stucco or aluminum on a house wall, pl.

This week, you’ll be focused on feeling comfortable in your own skin. Buying new clothes that flatter your frame will be essential for your new professional duties. Your presence and charm will captivate your clients.

30. “Wheel of Fortune” request

8/8/2025 89 Richardson, Lucinda Rockford

Death notices are provided by the Winnebago County Coroner’s office.

31. Bette Green’s “Summer of my ____ Soldier”

34. Stag, not doe

The luckiest signs this week: SAGITTARIUS, CAPRICORN AND AQUARIUS

35. Like an uncomfortable mattress

59. Blooper

60. Actor and singer Kristofferson

61. Some are slippery

You’ll organize a large gathering this week. Your charisma will captivate everyone around you. After reflecting on your romantic relationship, you may find that you need to take a step back to rekindle the flame.

62. Scraps

63. Ballpark fig.

64. Dark loaves

Down

1. Bothersome one

The luckiest signs this week: PISCES, ARIES AND TAURUS

26. *Quarterback’s downfall

27. The N of U.S.N.A.

28. Move smoothly

29. Mister in Madrid

32. ____-view mirror

33. What Harry and Sally did

PISCES

You’ll seize every opportunity to treat yourself this week. You might offer financial help to a friend in need. A work project promises to enrich your life. However, don’t forget to rest and manage your energy.

If you have young children, you’ll spend a lot of time preparing for the new school year. A move may be on the horizon, or you could be undertaking major renovations at home. If you’re single, you could fall in love at first sight.

The luckiest signs this week: GEMINI, CANCER AND LEO

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5. Catcher’s glove

9. Garden veggie

12. Bubble

13. Aloft

14. Lick

15. Possesses

16. Mimicking bird

17. Employ

18. Wound up

20. Behind bars

22. Put out

26. Military rank

30. Agave

34. Agenda

35. Fate

36. Chapel seats

37. Bullets

38. Pacts

40. Stingy people

42. Brew hue

45. Attuned

50. Heartache

51. Word of regret

55. Secret language

56. Malt brew

57. Cab

58. Gigantic

59. Slangy affirmative

60. Woolly females

61. Mine metals

Down

1. Wind instrument

2. Formal dress

3. Lemon peel

4. Besides

5. Dad’s partner

6. Poison ____

7. Commandment number

8. Hint

9. Promote

10. Lessen

11. Imitated

19. Game cube

21. Conform

23. Flavors popcorn

24. Night noise

25. Express

26. Fitness place 27. Large tree 28. Female sheep’s mate

29. Elflike being 31. Honolulu garland 32. Have debts

33. Superman’s emblem

39. Solicit

41. Extremely annoyed

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Rockford Area

GuideGo

Crossroads Blues Festival

Lyran Park

4781 S. Bend Rd., Rockford, IL 61109

crossroadsbluessociety.com

779.537.4006

Saturday, August 23

The 16th Annual Blues Music Festival, presented by Crossroads Blues Society and the Lyran Society, will fill the day with soulful performances from noon to 8 p.m. The lineup features Stephen Hull at noon, Nora Jean Wallace at 2 p.m., Brandon Santini at 4 p.m., and Chris Cain at 6 p.m. Guests can enjoy an incredible variety of blues talent in a welcoming atmosphere. Admission is ten dollars in advance or fifteen dollars at the gate, and guests under the age of eighteen are admitted free, making it an event for all ages.

Chelada Fest

Rockford City Market Pavilion

Water Street at East State Street posh.vip/e/chelada-festival-2025

Sunday, August 24

The first-ever Chelada Fest will take over downtown Rockford from 3 - 9 p.m. at the Rockford City Market Pavilion. This 21+ celebration of micheladas, music, and Latin culture will feature signature micheladas, creative chelada twists, and beer cocktails, along with delicious eats from local food trucks and street vendors. Guests can enjoy live performances by Los Chinos, Ahijados del Barranco, Banda La Nueva Ruta, and Los K-Bros, plus sets from DJs Artistamindset and DJ Rick Monsta, creating a vibrant, high-energy summer block party atmosphere.

Woodsong Summer Concert

Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden 2715 S. Main St., Rockford, IL 61102 klehm.org

815.965.8146

Sunday, August 24

Hypnotized will bring the timeless music of Fleetwood Mac to life in a tribute concert at Klehm Arboretum’s Woodsong Concert Series from 6 to 8 p.m. in the beautiful Fountain Garden. Known for evoking the spirit and sound of the 1970s, Hypnotized performs chart-topping hits, deep cuts, and album favorites from Rumours, Tusk, Tango in the Night, Mirage, and more. Woodsong Concerts are lawn-style events, with admission at $12 for Klehm members and $16 for the public. Guests should bring blankets, chairs, and may enjoy their own food and drinks during the performance.

Dance at the Dells 8786 Montague Rd. Rockford, IL 61102 seversondells.com 815.335.2915

Dance at the Dells, a collaboration between Meghan and Caitlyn Baylor and Severson Dells Nature Center, is an outdoor performance blending dance with nature and removing barriers between people, performers, and the environment.This all-ages event takes place August 23 from 5 - 6:30 p.m. and is $15 for members and $20 for the public.

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Stockholm Inn 2420 Charles St. Rockford, IL 61108 stockholminn.com 815.397.3534

Popular with both locals and visitors, this restaurant's menu and decor echoes Rockford's Swedish heritage. In addition to American food, they cook up Swedish pancakes with imported lingonberries, Swedish meatballs and other Swedish favorites.

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