Judge rules four people arrested by ICE without warrants should be released
By Maggie Dougherty Capitol News Illinois
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CHICAGO — A federal judge Friday ordered the release by Monday of four people out of hundreds who were detained without warrants by federal agents amid the ‘Operation Midway Blitz’ immigration enforcement campaign last year in the Chicago area.
U.S. District Judge Jeffrey Cummings also rejected a recent agency directive that sought to give immigration agents more discretion to make arrests without warrants.
“It’s been a long road since Operation Midway Blitz, but we are finally, finally at the point where we’re starting to see people get released,” National Immigrant Justice Center attorney Mark Fleming said after the hearing.
“We feel more motivated than ever after the hearing we just had, and the various orders that are going to be coming out, to really finally force this administration to honor their agreement, to honor the consent decree, and frankly, to start following the law as it comes to warrantless arrests.”
Friday’s rulings come after a federal appeals court rejected an October order by Cummings to release hundreds of immigrants arrested without warrants.
Of 615 people originally arrested between June 11, 2025 and Oct. 7, 2025, the government said 173 were still in custody as of Feb. 2. However, plaintiffs say they expect many more were arrested without warrants and proper cause since the list was compiled last fall.
Under a consent decree signed during the Biden administration that limits immigration agents’ authority to make warrantless arrests in six Midwestern states, agents have been prohibited from making warrantless arrests without considering a person’s likelihood of escape before a warrant for the arrest can be obtained. The decree, originally set to expire in May 2025, was extended by Cummings until Feb. 2, 2026. Now, it will be lifted after the alleged violations raised by immigration advocates are resolved. The decree has required since May 2022 that an assessment of the person’s likelihood to escape includes factors such as their community ties, job history, family, home or lack thereof and past attempts to evade immigration enforcement.
The rationale behind considering those factors is that those with strong ties to their communities are likely to follow traditional removal proceedings while utilizing detention alternatives, such as check-in calls, GPS ankle or wrist
devices, or smart phone facial recognition technology to verify location.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s alternatives to a detention program allows people “to remain in their communities — contributing to their families and community organizations and, as appropriate, concluding their affairs in the U.S. — as they move through immigration proceedings or prepare for departure,” according to the program webpage.
ICE’s website also describes the program as cost effective, costing around $4 per day per person, compared to the $152 per day cost of detention. ICE data shows that nearly 180,000 people have been enrolled in detention alternative options so far this year. Of those, 97.5% have attended their court appearances.
The Lyons memo
In a memo issued in late January, ICE Director Todd Lyons sought to upend that precedent by reinterpreting the definition of likelihood of escape to refer to escape at the time of encounter, rather than to leave the area before a warrant could be obtained and the person could be arrested at home or at their place of employment.
Rather than considering community engagement factors, Lyons directed ICE agents that they may conduct warrantless arrests considering only factors like the person’s behavior and their “ability and means to promptly depart the scene of the encounter.”
The immigrants’ rights advocates argued that the memo “wholly ignores, undermines and effectively supplants” the consent decree.
Cummings agreed, calling it “inconsistent” with the requirements of the decree. The first couple pages of the Lyons memo, he said, looked good to him.
“But where we run into issue is this question of likelihood of escape compared with risk of flight,” Cummings said. “The Broadcast Policy of the decree does not make any distinction between likelihood of escape and risk of flight.”
The Broadcast Statement of Policy lays out requirements that DHS must follow for warrantless arrests and vehicles stops under the consent decree.
Though he acknowledged the lawyers in the room may be able to find a reading of the Lyons memo and the Broadcast Policy, Cummings said he would not expect an agent working in the field to take the time to reconcile the two, leading to potential use of the Lyons memo to justify warrantless arrests which are not permitted under the decree.
While the decree itself only covers
Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Kansas, Kentucky and Missouri, ICE was required to issue the Broadcast statement as a nationwide policy and to train all ICE officers on its requirements.
Cummings ordered DHS to resend the Broadcast statement to all agents nationally and communicate that it will be in effect until the decree is lifted.
Notice of release
Plaintiffs also requested that DHS provide notice to them before releasing those detained under the decree.
Government lawyers argued it was considered a law enforcement security risk to telegraph motions such as release in advance and that having to give notice might result in further delays for release.
Those detained by ICE in Illinois are often sent to one of 20 detention facilities in surrounding states, or sometimes further away. Attorneys representing those detained said they are often released late at night into very hot or very cold climates without appropriate attire.
“There is a scramble to find people in the state where the person was released to then literally caravan the person back to the Chicago area,” Fleming told reporters. “We were begging the government just give us some notice so that we can facilitate safe returns for individuals.”
Cummings directed DHS to give at least 12 hours’ notice of release to attorneys for those detained to allow attorneys to coordinate pickup and transport of them from custody.
Of hundreds of people released so far, attorneys said there had been “absolutely no notice” for any of them.
Conditions for release, such as bond or check-in requirements, should be lifted for all those released, Cummings ruled. That should include those already released. They will still be required to attend court appointments and respond to notices from the government.
Cummings also ordered DHS attorneys to begin reporting weekly on its production of arrest records to the attorneys representing immigrants, who said the records are needed to identify additional potential violations of the consent decree.
“What we’ve been seeing in the records is that people were either warrantlessly arrested, in which they either put boilerplate or no justification for flight risk, or they were trying to do these warrants in the field,” Fleming said.
That number may be in the hundreds, if not thousands, he said, who were arrested without a targeted cause. Only a “significant minority,” had prior criminal convictions, Fleming added.
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Bill to regulate homeowners insurance rates could reemerge this session
Pritzker called for legisla- tion following State Farm’s double-digit rate hike last year
By Peter Hancock Capitol News Illinois phancock@capitolnewsillinois.com
SPRINGFIELD — Illinois lawmakers are poised to make a second attempt at passing a bill that would give state regulators more authority to control the rising cost of homeowners insurance.
Gov. JB Pritzker called for the legislation last summer after Bloomingtonbased State Farm Insurance announced it was raising premiums in Illinois an average 27.2%, citing years of losses in its property casualty line of coverage due to weather-related disasters in the state.
A bill to give the Illinois Department of Insurance authority to approve or reject insurance rate increases passed the Senate during last fall’s veto session. But when it returned to the House for a vote to concur with changes the Senate had made, the amended bill fell four votes short of the 60 needed for passage. That left many to believe the bill had died.
The following day, however, the bill’s chief House sponsor, Rep. Robyn Gabel, D-Evanston, refiled a motion to concur, which is allowed under House rules. And Pritzker has said since the end of the veto session that he still wants the legislation to pass.
“They get a second bite at the apple,” Kevin Martin, executive director of the Illinois Insurance Association, said in an interview.
Gabel told Capitol News Illinois through a spokesperson this week that no decision had been made about calling the bill for a second vote. But Martin said people in the industry have heard the bill could be called as early as Tuesday, when the House and Senate return to the Statehouse to begin the 2026 legislative session in earnest.
Current environment
The controversy over State Farm’s rate hike last year raised attention to the fact that Illinois stands out among states for having exceptionally weak regulations over the insurance industry.
Advocates for the legislation argue that every state in the nation except Illinois has a law that prohibits insurance companies from charging “inadequate, excessive or unfairly discriminatory” premiums. And other states’ insurance
regulators have authority to review and modify proposed rate increases.
Illinois, however, is known in the insurance industry as a “use-and-file” state, meaning companies can raise their rates at any time and immediately put them into effect before filing the new rate schedule with state regulators.
The Illinois Department of Insurance has authority to license companies and agents to do business in the state. It also has authority to make sure insurance products sold in Illinois comply with state laws and that companies honor the terms of their policies. But it has no other authority to review or approve the rates they charge.
Douglas Heller, director of insurance for the Washington-based Consumer Federation of America, described Illinois’ law last year as “among the most toothless in the nation.”
In the wake of State Farm’s rate increase last year, Pritzker suggested the company was trying to shift the cost of disaster-related losses in other states like California and Florida onto the backs of Illinois consumers, and he said legislation was needed to prevent that practice from happening in Illinois.
“As states across the country face even more extreme weather than we do, we need to make sure Illinois homeowners are not paying for losses that companies experience in other states,” Pritzker said in an op-ed column published in the Chicago Tribune that was cosigned by House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch and Senate President Don Harmon.
State Farm officials firmly denied that allegation, and Martin insisted no insurance companies in Illinois engage in that practice.
“We have never seen anything like that, and we would argue very strongly that that does not happen and cannot happen based on the actuarial data that the companies have to provide in Illinois on Illinois losses,” he said.
Proposed changes
Pritzker’s call for new legislation to regulate homeowners insurance rates led to intense negotiations between the governor’s office, legislative leaders and the insurance industry. But the final language wasn’t unveiled until the final hours of the fall veto session.
The language was put into a Senate amendment to House Bill 3799. It included language prohibiting “excessive, inade-
quate, or unfairly discriminatory” rates. It also called for banning the practice of “cost-shifting” by requiring companies to use state-specific loss data to develop their rates whenever possible.
The bill also would leave in place the state’s “use-and-file” method of setting rates, meaning companies would not have to seek advance clearance from state regulators before implementing rate changes. But it would require them to give consumers at least 60 days’ advance notice before raising rates by 10% or more.
The major sticking point for the insurance industry, however, was the provision giving the Department of Insurance authority to review and approve or modify rates after they are put into place.
Under the proposed language, if the agency found a company’s rates to be excessive, inadequate or unfairly discriminatory, it would send the company a notice specifying the agency’s objections. Companies then would be allowed to defend their rates at an administrative hearing. But after that hearing, if the agency still believed the rates violated standards of the law, it would be authorized to order the company to rebate excess charges back to customers.
According to Martin, the industry’s main objection to that language was that there was no limit on how far back in time the agency could look in its rate review process.
“They can go back forever,” he said.
“We just believe that, in all of the negotiations that we had, for them to come in at the last minute with this type of language, of the changes that they made, was just something that we thought was really unfair,” Martin said.
The House and Senate have each been in session a few days this year, mainly to introduce new bills and to pass a few resolutions. But the work of the session will begin in earnest this coming week, starting Tuesday when both chambers will meet and begin holding committee hearings.
Pritzker is scheduled to deliver his annual budget and State of the State address to a joint session of the General Assembly on Wednesday.
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Penny shortage causes headaches for retailers in the Land of Lincoln
By Erika Tulfo Medill Illinois News Bureau news@capitolnewsillinois.com
SPRINGFIELD — At the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in Springfield, visitors can shop for sweatshirts, pillows, jewelry and chocolates using coins bearing the face of perhaps the most-famous Illinoisian, Abraham Lincoln.
But even here, pennies are growing scarce at the cash register.
The museum gift shop, like the rest of the country, is grappling with a penny shortage after the United States Mint halted production of the coin in November, citing the rising cost of producing them.
The lack of fixed guidance from the state and federal governments about how to cope with the shortage of new pennies has left some business owners scrambling to come up with ways to address it.
Many retailers are just rounding up or down to the nearest 0- or 5-cent mark in their prices to make change. They will accept the one-cent coins, but can’t always pay them out.
“The retailer faces frustration on behalf of the consumer,” said Rob Karr, president of the Illinois Retail Merchants Association. “Most retailers are rounding in the consumer’s favor, which doesn’t make the consumer mad, but it also takes profits out of the retailer and puts them at the narrowest end of the net profit margin. So every penny matters there. I think the absence of clear guidance at the moment is difficult.”
Some businesses, like the Lincoln Museum gift shop, display a guide on how its rounding system works. The museum, for example, rounds amounts ending in 1 or 2 cents down to 0. It rounds amounts ending in 3 or 4 cents up to 5 cents, and amounts ending in 6 or 7 cents down to 5 cents. However, other business owners say this kind of multi-tiered rounding system can be inconvenient and confusing for customers.
For many Illinoisans, there is a sad, end-of-an-era feeling watching the slow disappearance of the one-cent coin, which was one of the first coins made by the U.S. Mint after its establishment in 1792. President Lincoln’s profile has been on the “heads” side since 1909, and that change made him the first president featured on U.S. coins in honor of his 100th birthday.
Mary Disseler has been working as a volunteer at the Lincoln Museum for over 20 years since its founding in 2005. As a die-hard fan of Lincoln, she sees the
decision to stop penny production as a sad but sensible decision.
“It kind of breaks my heart. I think it’s a nice tribute to Mr. Lincoln, but I understand that it’s costing four cents to make a penny, so there’s a part of us that has to be practical, too,” she said.
Keith Wetherell, executive director of the Illinois Beverage Association, which represents a handful of small, cash-reliant or cash-exclusive businesses, has practical concerns, too. He worries that the inconvenience posed by complicated rules around rounding could affect customers’ sentiments.
“The one thing that we would really lobby against was any type of bouncing around from city to city where you have all these different rules and stuff; we want to just minimize the confusion,” he said. “We just like to make everything as good and as easy as possible for the customer. Small businesses are struggling as it is. We don’t want any operational challenges. When (customers) have challenges, they take it out on us by not buying them as much.”
Julie Johnson, who owns Daisy Jane’s, a boutique in downtown Springfield, said she rounded up cash change to the benefit of the customer when necessary, but would rather use pennies to give them exact amounts.
“My jar is pretty low on coins. I’m gonna have to figure out what (the state) wants us to do with pennies,” she said. “There has to be a plan for that. When you calculate tax on something, it’s almost always going to have pennies as part of the equation.”
How will lawmakers respond?
Illinois lawmakers say the penny shortage is not an issue at the top of the agenda because of factors like the popularity of cashless payment methods and the fact that there are still billions of pennies in circulation.
Sen. Dave Syverson, R-Cherry Valley, wrote a note on his website in November applauding the U.S. Treasury’s decision to halt production, saying it was “more of an inconvenience than a useful part of the economy.” He said no steps were currently being taken to address the shortage at the state level and that he would await guidance from the federal level.
“It’ll be something that they’ll obviously start working on addressing more and more as the pennies become less in circulation,” he told Capitol News Illinois. “It doesn’t look like people have to worry about it at all for 2026. I’m guessing that the soonest there’d be any guidance
would be ‘27, when they would maybe set some rules about requiring businesses to accept whatever rounding decision that gets made.”
But Karr, head of the retail merchants association, said he wasn’t satisfied with Springfield playing the waiting game and leaving the decision up to the U.S. Treasury.
“While the federal government makes currency decisions, the states make sales tax decisions. So it’s a shared responsibility,” he said. “While there’s clarity that the federal government needs to provide, there’s also clarity that the state needs to provide. That clarity, it helps in terms of lawsuits as well, because there are lawyers out there who can sue if they don’t think you’ve done something correctly. And without that guidance, it leaves the retailers certainly exposed.”
Gordon Davis, founder of the Springfield tea store Whimsy Tea, said he hasn’t had issues with the penny shortage yet, but that it was “looming.” He said that while 72% of his customers opted to pay with cards, more than one-quarter still chose to pay with cash.
Instead of rounding prices, Davis made prices tax-inclusive in his store’s point of sale system, which he says saves him the trouble of facing legal complications with rounding.
“Rounding, as I understand, can run you afoul of federal law because you have to treat all currencies, all payment methods the same. If you’re rounding for
cash but not rounding for card, you’re breaking the law,” he said.
Still, experts say that beyond minor adjustment costs on the retailers’ end, the penny shortage won’t pose a major issue in terms of price increases simply because its value is low.
“Inflation-wise, it’s not creating a problem,” said Shihan Xie, an assistant professor of monetary economics at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. “The value of the penny has diminished. It’s at a point where the value is so small that it’s not going to affect daily life much, or that it becomes crazy.”
But for some citizens of the Land of Lincoln, the penny shortage is an issue that has more to do with sentiment. Lincoln Museum volunteer Disseler she understands the economics no longer support the beloved one-cent piece.
“We’ll still have the $5 bill,” she said. “Even though they’re phasing (the penny) out, we’ll keep his memory alive forever.”
Erika Tulfo is a graduate student in journalism with Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism, Media and Integrated Marketing Communications, and is a fellow in its Medill Illinois News Bureau working in partnership with Capitol News Illinois.
Capitol News Illinois is a nonprofit, nonpartisan news service that distributes state government coverage to hundreds of news outlets statewide. It is funded primarily by the Illinois Press Foundation and the Robert R. McCormick Foundation.
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Spring, it’s time to plant trees
By Dr. Robert Vogl, Ph.D. Illinois Renewable Energy Association
Contributor
An underlying theme in my articles is the importance of addressing the existing environmental threats to ecosystems of the planet and all the life forms integral to it, including humans. The ultimate goal is maintaining a sustainable planet as the existing trends indicate that as overall global trends continue to damage ecosystems and planetary health and stability.
A recent report from the UK government describes the threats to national security from global biodiversity loss and ecosystem collapse. We see some of the adverse consequences of the competition over resources from reports in the media reading the destruction to people, buildings and the environment from existing wars.
Less visible is the overall rate of environmental degradation from the pursuit of economic growth on our finite planet.
Daytripping
The complex environment remains essential to human well-being but the damage to it tends to be ignored. Choosing short term gains and instant gratification overpowers the necessity of ensuring we lessen the environmental destruction from the global economy and redirect our developmental strategies toward a more sustainable pathway.
One way individuals, groups and institutions can contribute to a more sustainable society is to volunteer to assist organizations working toward sustainable goals. Projects protecting and restoring natural areas and protecting air and water quality need donations and volunteers to assist in their efforts to improve environmental conditions.
Planting trees remains an important and direct means of improving the environment, planetary and human health. Through the process of photosynthesis tree leaves absorb carbon dioxide, produce nutrients for tree and release oxygen to the atmosphere. The carbon
Hull House
By Charles Herbst Contributor
Affiliated with the University of Illinois at Chicago, the Hull House Museum operates in the original Hull House Building. The building is one of the oldest in Chicago, being just upwind of where the Chicago Fire began. The museum also includes the original Hull House dining hall just south of the main building. The exhibits and tours give a fascinating insight into the mission and diverse programs that Hull House had to offer.
Hull House, founded by Jane Addams and Ellen Gates Starr in September 1889, was the preeminent settlement house in America throughout the late 19th and 20th Centuries. It was a very influential force in the founding of sociology as a field of study in the United States. The organization was closely associated with its founder, Jane Addams. Many others, particularly women, were “residents” at Hull House and the organization afforded them, as well as for other young social workers, an opportunity to acquire training.
Jane Addams was born in 1860 in Cedarville, Illinois, in comfortable circumstances. She attended Rockford Female Seminary (now Rockford University) and graduated as valedictorian in 1881. Although she was initially
interested in a medical career, her personal health did not permit her to pursue one. Addams was influenced by the writings of Charles Dickens and was interested in providing service to the poor. Losing her father and receiving an inheritance, she toured Europe and visited the world’s first settlement house, Toynbee Hall in London. Returning to America, she contacted her school friend Ellen Gates Starr, and together they established Hull House.
Hull House was built by Charles Hull as his personal residence in 1856. Initially in a very fashionable neighborhood, the area became one of the worst slums in the city by the time Hull’s cousin, Helen Culver, granted a 25-year rent-free lease of the property to Jane Addams in 1889. By 1911, Hull House had expanded to 13 buildings. In 1912, the Hull House complex was completed with the addition of a summer camp, the Bowen Country Club. In the 1960s, Hull House was displaced by the establishment of the current campus of the University of Illinois at Chicago. Hull House, however, continued to provide service at other locations until 2012.
Hull House had a complex mission that constantly evolved, and the museum reflects that. Beyond addressing the physiological needs of its neighbor-
dioxide stays stored in the trees and remains there for the life of the trees.
In the case of some oaks the carbon remains in the trees for hundreds of years. In one year, it is estimate that a mature tree stores the equivalent amount of carbon as released by a driven 26,000 miles in a year according to the American Forests.
The roots of the trees absorb water stored in the ground and release it to the atmosphere contributing to stabalize the water cycle while reducing flooding. The acorns produced by oaks provide food for squirrels, turkeys and other wildlife. There are parcels of wooded areas where 50 or more turkeys are known to reside.
The trees and forests provide these services at no charge to the economy in spite being essential to planetary health. The trees and woodlands have the potential of being sustainable if human destruction and consumption of them does not exceed the rate at which the trees reproduce. At this time we need to be replanting the trees to restore the balance
between consumption and production. There are multiple organizations sponsoring tree planting programs. Whether an individual is interested in a tree to add to their own lot or farm or is willing to volunteer to participate in a larger effort sponsored by an organization the effort will be beneficial. Some organizations sell trees to raise money to support other environmental programs.
The former owner of The Rock River Times and founder of the Rock River Trail Initiative Frank Schier turned to The Living Lands & Waters organization’s Million Trees Project to secure trees for cooperating organizations along the Rock River in Illinois and Wisconsin. The trees will be delivered to the cooperating organizations by Steve Rypkema in early April and distributed.
Visit the websites of the Rock River Trail Initiative (rockrivertrail.com) and the Living Land and Waters (livinglandsandwaters.org) to learn more about their projects.
hood, it was a center for social reform. The tradition was secular rather than Christian. Addams and her colleagues were Progressive reformers, concerned with diverse issues from neighborhood sanitation to organized labor to women’s suffrage.
Hull House provided an escape from the squalor and misery of the tenements. It prioritized the creativity and humanity of workers. There were English lessons, bookbinding, metalwork, ceramics, textiles, and many other arts, both dramatic and visual. The night school became an early model for college continuing education classes. It responded to the needs of the community. There were apartments, a gym, large meeting spaces, and a branch of the Chicago Public Library that also lent artwork.
The Labor Museum was one of Hull House’s early success stories. Beyond coping with the day-to-day, it featured demonstrations of craft making, cooking lessons, and particularly textile making. Many of the teachers were immigrant women teaching their skills to a younger generation. The word “museum” was used to dignify the skills of artisan craftwork.
Another famous program at Hull House was the kiln, ceramics classes, and art school. Several of the participants
became famous and launched pottery careers. One such person was Jesus Torres. Torres was an industrial laborer who came to Hull House for English class. He found the kilns and became a well-known, self-taught potter. His work sold at Hull House’s Michigan Avenue shop faster than he was able to produce it. Although not all participants became famous artists, their lives were impacted by the skills they learned at Hull House. A set of anonymously made dishes on display closely resembles what later became Homer Laughlin’s Fiestaware.
With the opening of the “Home Court” at the Obama Center later this year, one wonders if the dream of Jane Addams and Hull House might be about to live on in Chicago’s South Side at Jackson Park. Hull House is located at 800 South Halsted Street. Open Tuesday through Friday 10-4:50, Saturday 10-3. A one-hour tour is offered on Tuesdays and Fridays at 2PM. Admission is free. From Ogilvie Metra Station, take CTA Bus 157—Streeterville Taylor west to Halsted Street. Alternatively, take the CTA Blue Line to UIC-Halsted Station. For those driving, parking is available across the street. Website: hullhousemuseum.org.
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Proposal Opening: Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., via Zoom BY: Owen Carter, Secretary 27024R TRRT 2/18 n n n LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE is hereby given that the Rockford Park District intends to contract for the following items and services; specifications are on file with Demandstar.com.
The Rockford Park District is seeking qualified contractors to perform the annual district wide asphalt paving repair and replacement for 2026 at various locations.
Bids will be opened online via Zoom. Link to the Zoom opening is provided on the cover page of the bid document. The Rockford Park District reserves the unrestricted right to reject any or all bids received, to waive or not to waive any informality, or to accept the bid considered to be in the best interest of the Park District.
Contractor shall not pay less than the prevailing rates of wages to all laborers, workmen, and mechanics performing work under this contract, and shall comply with the requirements of the IL Wages of Employees on Public Works Act (820 ILCS 130/1-12).
Bid No. 26-2371 - 2026 Asphalt Paving at Various Rockford Park District Locations
Pre-Bid Conference: Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at Webbs Norman Center, Director’s Conference Room, 401 S. Main St., Rockford, IL 61101
Bid Opening: Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., via Zoom BY: Owen Carter, Secretary 27025R TRRT 2/18 n n n LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE is hereby given that Discovery Center Museum intends to contract for the following items and services; specifications are available from Michael Rathbun email: Michael Rathbun, at michaelr@discoverycentermuseum.org
Discovery Center is removing 3,000 SQFT of carpeting and installing 2,000 SQFT of new carpet.
Bids will be opened at the Discovery Center Museum, 711 North Main Street, Rockford Illinois 61103 (Michael Rathbun (815) 972-2841). The Discovery Center Museum reserves the unrestricted right to reject any or all bids received, to waive or not to waive any informality, or to accept the bid considered to be in the best interest of Discovery Center.
Contractor shall not pay less
than the prevailing rates of wages to all laborers, workmen, and mechanics performing work under this contract, and shall comply with the requirements of the IL Wages of Employees on Public Works Act (820 ILCS 130/1-12).
Bid No. 01-2026 Carpet removal and replacement/Safety Floor installation
Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference: February 24, 2026 at 1:00 PM at 711 North Main Street, Rockford Illinois 61103-Entry Lobby
Bid Opening: March 9, 2026 at 1:00 PM at 711 North Main Street, Rockford Illinois 61103 BY: Michael Rathbun, Director of Facilities and Operations
27026R TRRT 2/18 n n n Public Hearing
Scheduled by the Winnebago County Highway Department for Phase I of the Madigan Creek Restoration Project
The Winnebago County Highway Department (WCHD) hereby announces that an Open House Public Hearing is scheduled from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. on March 9, 2026 at the Rockford Public Library East Branch, 6685 E. State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61108, for the purpose of discussing the Madigan Creek Restoration Project - Phase I, which is funded by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) Section 319(h) Nonpoint Source Pollution Control Finance Assistance Program, which is commonly referred to as the Section 319(h) Grant Program; and also funded in part by local County funds.
The project involves streambank stabilization of 3,430 feet of Madigan Creek (a total of 6,860 feet of streambank) using a combination of soft scape and selective areas of hardscape. Soft-stabilization measures such as grading to eliminate steep slopes and scour areas, with the subsequent planting of native vegetation and bioengineering practices to achieve a more aesthetically pleasing channel. In areas of the channel with higher velocities and sheer stress, more hard-scape or armoring measures such as articulating concrete pads, gabions, and rip rap could be used.
Preliminary engineering drawings, maps and aerial photography, will be available for inspection and viewing during the entire time the WCHD representatives are present. This same material currently is available for review and inspection at the WCHD office.
All persons interested in the project are invited to attend the hearing to express their views, comments and concerns about potential impacts to the adjacent properties.
The meeting will be conducted on an informal basis with project displays and other information available for viewing. WCHD representatives and Hey & Associates (consultant for the project) will present an overview of the project at 5:30pm. An opportunity will be made available for participants to comment on the project and these verbatim comments will be made part of the public record.
The location of the hearing is accessible to persons with disabilities. If special accommodations or assistance are needed, please contact the individuals listed below by March 5, 2026. For more information, contact Carlos Molina, County Engineer, or Sean Von Bergen, Assistant County Engineer, 424 N. Springfield Ave, Rockford, IL, 61101, telephone 815/319-4000, fax 815/319-4001, email cmolina@hwy. wincoil.gov or svonbergen@hwy. wincoil.gov
Comments and questions regarding this project will be accepted until March 18, 2026. 27027R TRRT 2/25
Public Notices
n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, Plaintiff, v. 2022 FORD EDGE, VIN #2FMPK4K96NBA56103 Defendant, MICHAEL H. LONG, Claimant.
Case No. 25 MR 455 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION Notice is hereby given to you, MICHAEL H. LONG 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: 2022 FORD EDGE, VIN #2FMPK4K96NBA56103. This property was seized on or about 08/26/2025 by the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Department. The next court date is 3/19/2026 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. 26984R TRRT 2/18
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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. 2014 MERCEDES BENZ C350, VIN# WDDGJSHB7EG160587
Defendant, WARD J. ABDELBAQI, Claimant.
Case No. 2025-MR-500 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION Notice is hereby given to you, WARD J. ABDELBAQI, 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: 2014 MERCEDES BENZ 350, VIN# WDDGF5HB7EG160587. This property was seized on or about 01/17/2023 by the City of Rockford Police Department. The next court date is 04/08/2026 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. 27028R TRRT 3/4 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, Plaintiff, V. MARIA SOCORRO DIAZ, Defendant, Case No. 2024-CH-83 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION Notice is hereby given to you, MARIA SOCORRO DIAZ, that the Plaintiff has filed a COMPLAINT FOR INJUNCTION AND OTHER EQUITABLE RELIEF that is now pending in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, wherein the Plaintiff seeks an order authorizing a Judgment be entered against the Defendant for failure to Mitigate the Lead Hazards under the authority of the Lead Poisoning Prevention Act 410 ILCS 45/1 et seq., and the Lead Poisoning Prevention Code (77 Ill. Adm. Code 845) at the following property location: 316 N. PROSPECT STREET ROCKFORD, WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS (P.I.N.) 11-25-131-008. The COMPLAINT FOR INJUCTION AND OTHER EQUITABLE RELIEF WAS FILED ON 07/22/2024. The next court date is 04/09/2026 at 9:15 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 FOR INJUNCTION AND OTHER EQUITABLE RELIEF has been published because the State’s Attorney’s office has brought a legal action seeking a Judgment against the Defendant. This Complaint starts the court process where the State seeks to prove that continuing lead hazards remain at the property after the Defendant was given Notice by the Winnebago County Health Department. You must appear in court on the date noted above, 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. 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. 27029R TRRT 3/4 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: RAYMOND MIZYK Deceased. Case No. 2026 PR 23 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of RAYMOND MIZYK, Letters of Office were issued on January 27, 2026, to VICTORIA WOOLCOTT, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is Mark Brynteson of Brynteson Law, 2969 Rolling Meadow Court, Belvidere, IL 61008. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before September 1, 2026, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by 755 ILCS 5/18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 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/ Mark Brynteson Mark Brynteson, Attorney for Administrator Prepared by: Attorney for Petitioner Mark Brynteson 2969 Rolling Meadow Court Belvidere, IL 61008 Office: (708)667-6868 Fax: (815)459-4075
Attorney Identification # 6278824 Email: mdb@bryntesonlaw.com PURSUANT TO ILLINOIS SUPREME COURT RULE 11 FOR PLEADINGS ONLY 26985R TRRT 2/25 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY FORESIGHT BANK F/K/A NORTHWEST BANK OF ROCKFORD, Plaintiff, VS. THOMAS S. VOJTECH, ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTHCARE AND FAMILY SERVICES CHILD SUPPORT AND ASSET RECOVERY UNIT, CITY OF LOVES PARK, NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, UNKNOWN OTHERS and UNKNOWN TENANTS, Defendants. CASE NO. 2026 FC 53 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE THE REQUISITE Affidavit for Publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to Unknown Others, Non record Claimants and Unknown Tenants, Defendants in the above-entitled suit, that the said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of the 17th Judicial Circuit, Winnebago County, Illinois, against you praying for a foreclosure of a mortgage upon the following property: Lot Fifty (50) as designated upon the Plat of Giolitto Subdivison, part of Section 6, Township 44 North, Range 2 East of the Third Principal Meridian, the Plat of which Subdivision is recorded in Book
23 of Plats on page 39 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois: situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois.
Commonly known as: 6229 John Street Loves Park, Illinois 61111
Property Code: 150 A 055
P.I.N. Number: 12-06-253-002
And for other relief, that the action was filed on or about JANUARY 30, 2026, that Summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law, and that the said suit is still pending. The record titleholder of the real estate is Thomas S. Vojtech. An identification of the mortgage sought to be foreclosed is as follows:
Mortgagor – Thomas S. Vojtech Mortgagee – Northwest Bank of Rockford
Date of Mortgage – April 25, 2022
Date of Recording – May 12, 2022 County of Recording – Winnebago Recording Document – 2022015275
NOW THEREFORE, unless you Unknown Others, Non Record Claimants and Unknown Tenants, the said Defendants, file your Answer to the Complaint in said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein in the said Circuit Court of the 17th Judicial Circuit, Winnebago County, 400 W. State Street Rockford, Illinois 61102 on or before March 30, 2026, which is at least 30 days after the date of the first publication of this notice, default may be entered against you at any time after that date and a judgment may be entered in accordance with the prayer of the Complaint.
Dated at Rockford, IL on the 3rd day of February, 2026 Thomas Klein Clerk of the Circuit Court Winnebago County, Illinois Plaintiff’s Attorney
Timothy F. Horning
MEYER & HORNING, P.C. 631 N. Longwood Street, Suite 101 Rockford, IL 61107 815/636-9300
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ADOPTION NOTICE STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO STATE OF ILLINOIS SS. COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO
In Re the Matter of the Petition for Adoption of PRESLEY JEAN O’NEIL, a female child, 2026 AD 6.
To All Whom It May Concern: TAKE NOTICE that a Petition was filed in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Illinois, for the adoption of a minor child named PRESLEY JEAN O’NEIL.
NOW THEREFORE, unless you, and all whom it may concern, file your answer to the Petition in the action or otherwise file your appearance therein in said Circuit Court of Winnebago County, in the City of Rockford, Illinois on or before the 27th day of February, 2026, a default may be entered against you any time after that day and a Judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said Petition.
Dated: January 30, 2026
Thomas A. Klein Clerk of Court WALSH & WALSH, LLP Erin E. Walsh - #6279993
555 S. Perryville Road, Suite 104 Rockford, IL 61108 Telephone (815) 399-1400 Fax (815) 399-9440 eew@walshandwalsh.com
26986R TRRT 2/18 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 BILLY RAY JACKSON JR., Deceased.
CASE NO. 2026PR17 CLAIM NOTICE
Notice is given of the death of Billy Ray Jackson Jr. of Rockford, IL. Letters of Office were issued on January 23, 2026, to Anthony Ford, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is Kenneth G. Benz. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before August 11, 2026, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by 755 ILCS 5/18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act of 1975, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred.
Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk-Probate Division at the Winnebago County Courthouse, Room 425, 400 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois, or with the estate legal representative, or both. Copies of claims filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office--Probate Division must be mailed or delivered to the estate legal representative and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed. Dated: February 2, 2026.
KENNETH G. BENZ, Attorney Kenneth Benz #6348759 Guyer & Enichen, P.C. Attorneys for the Estate 2601 Reid Farm Road, Suite B Rockford, Illinois 61114 (815) 636-9600
27007R TRRT 2/25 n n n APPLICATION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATIONState of Illinois, County of Winnebago, ss.Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Probate Division. In the Matter of the Application for Letters of Administration upon the estate of CAROLYN SPARACO, Deceased. No. 2026 PR 21 Public notice is hereby given that an application or petition has been filed by GITSIT SOLUTIONS LLC, in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Illinois, Probate Division showing that the above named decedent, who resided in Winnebago County, Illinois, died on April 16, 2023 and that the said decedent left surviving UNKNOWN HEIRS as the only heirs at Law. Notice is hereby given to UNKNOWN HEIRS OF CAROLYN SPARACO, and to all whom it may concern, that the said above named petitioner prays that Letters of Administration be granted to DAVID S. DORDEK and that said application has been set for hearing, and proof of heirship of said petition will be offered to the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Probate Division, in Room 314 of the Winnebago County Courthouse located at 400 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61101, on March 25, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., or as soon thereafter as counsel or the matter can be heard, at which time and place you may attend, if you see fit. ANDERSON LAW OFFICES PC 5711 N LINCOLN AVE CHICAGO, IL 60659 (773)728-3388
I3281987
n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS
WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, NOT INDIVIDUALLY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR FINANCE OF AMERICA STRUCTURED SECURITIES ACQUISITION TRUST 2025-HB1 Plaintiff, -v.-
MOLLY M. WILLIAMS et al
Defendant 2024-FC-0000176 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 11, 2025, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on March 13, 2026, at the Advocus National Title Insurance, 973 Featherstone Rd, Suite 100, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public in-person sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: THE LAND DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SITUATED IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO, AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: LOT 79 EXCEPT THE NORTH 80 FEET THEREOF, AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF GLEN FOREST ESTATES, A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF SECTIONS 8 AND 9, TOWNSHIP 45 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE 3RD P.M., THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 18 OF PLATS AT PAGE 18 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS, SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. ALSO, THAT PORTION OF FLORENCE AVENUE (NOW VACATED), WHICH IS LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 79, AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF GLEN FOREST ESTATES, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF SECTIONS 8 AND 9, TOWNSHIP 45 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE 3RD P.M., THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 18 OF PLATS ON PAGE 18 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; THENCE WEST, ALONG AN EXTENSION OF THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT 79, 60 FEET; THENCE NORTH, PARALLEL WITH THE WEST LINE OF LOT 79, 250 FEET; THENCE EAST, PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF LOT 79, 60 FEET TO THE WEST LINE OF LOT 79; THENCE SOUTH 250 FEET ALONG THE WEST LINE OF LOT 79 TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING, SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS.
Commonly known as 800 OTTO ROAD, MACHESNEY PARK, IL 61115 Property Index No. 08-08-376025, 08-08-376-024
The real estate is improved with a residence.
Sale terms: If sold to anyone other than the Plaintiff, 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in ‘’AS IS’’ condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation
by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption.
The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.
If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).
IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.
You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.
For information, examine the court file, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 (630) 794-9876
THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION
One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE
You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc. com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.
CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE IL, 60527 630-794-5300
E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com
Attorney File No. 14-24-02798
Attorney ARDC No. 00468002
Case Number: 2024-FC-0000176
TJSC#: 45-3193
NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
Case # 2024-FC-0000176 I3281604 P26989R TRRT 2/25 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WinnebagoRockford, ILLINOIS
WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR CARRINGTON
MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST SERIES 2006-FRE2 ASSET-BACKED PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES
Plaintiff vs. CLARENCE C. GABUA; SARAH E. GABUA; DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR MORGAN STANLEY ABS CAPITAL I INC. TRUST, SERIES 2007-SEA1; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS
Defendant 25 FC 201 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 March 19, 2026, at the hour 1:00 p.m., Intercounty’s Winnebago County office, 7210 East State Street, Rockford, IL 61108, sell, in person, to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: LOT NINETY-SEVEN (97) AS DESIGNATED UPON PLAT NO. 3 OF NEWBURG CHASE, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE WEST HALF (1/2) OF SECTION 26, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH IS RECORDED IN BOOK 38 OF PLATS ON PAGE 91A IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS.
P.I.N. 12-26-329-017. Commonly known as 7374 Tulagi Trail, Rockford, IL 61108. The real estate is: single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a common interest community unit, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection(g-1) of Section 189.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: At sale, the bidder must have 10% (or 25% if so ordered in the Judgement of Foreclosure) down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property is sold AS IS subject to all liens or encumbrances. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the circuit court case record, property tax record and the title record to verify all information before bidding. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER THE ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(c) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Lender Legal PLLC, 1800 Pembrook Drive, Suite 250, Orlando, Florida 32810. 407-730-4644. LLS14625 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3281440 P26990R TRRT 2/25 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WinnebagoRockford, ILLINOIS FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION Plaintiff vs. KAITLYNN FORD; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ACTING BY AND THROUGH ITS AGENCY THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendant 25 FC 171 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 March 19, 2026, at the hour 1:00 p.m., Intercounty’s Winnebago County office, 7210 East State Street, Rockford, IL 61108, sell, in person, to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: LOT EIGHT (8) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF FOREST VIEW ADDITION TO THE CITY OF ROCKFORD, THE PLAT OF WHICH IS RECORDED IN BOOK 12 OF PLATS ON PAGE 28 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. P.I.N. 11-14-330-003. Commonly known as 1245 GARRISON AVE., ROCKFORD, IL 61103. 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 189.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: At sale, the bidder must have 10% (or 25% if so ordered in the Judgement of Foreclosure) down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property is sold AS IS subject to all liens or encumbrances. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the circuit court case record, property tax record and the title record to verify all information before bidding. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER THE ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(c) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, 13010 Morris Road, Suite 450, Alpharetta, Georgia 30004. (708) 668-4410 ext. 52109. 25-297532 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3281378 P26991R TRRT 2/25 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WinnebagoRockford, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff vs. THEODORE T. KAHLEY; ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY; THE FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK OF CHICAGO; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendant 24 FC 241 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 March 19, 2026, at the hour 1:00 p.m., Intercounty’s Winnebago County office, 7210 East State Street, Rockford, IL 61108, sell, in person, to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: LOT ONE HUNDRED FIFTY-THREE (153) AS DESIGNATED UPON PLAT NO. 7 OF PINE MANOR SUBDIVISION, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE EAST HALF (1/2) OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECITON 6, TOWNSHIP 43 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINICIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK
36 OF PLATS ON PAGE 1A IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. P.I.N. 16-06-430-032. Commonly known as 3001 FOLIAGE LANE, ROCKFORD, IL 61109. The real estate is: single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: At sale, the bidder must have 10% (or 25% if so ordered in the Judgement of Foreclosure) down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property is sold AS IS subject to all liens or encumbrances. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the circuit court case record, property tax record and the title record to verify all information before bidding. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER THE ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(c) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, 13010 Morris Road, Suite 450, Alpharetta, Georgia 30004. (708) 668-4410 ext. 52109. 23-130226 IJSC INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3281421
P26993R TRRT 2/25 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A, AS TRUSTEE FOR PARK PLACE SECURITIES, INC. ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2005-WHQ4 Plaintiff, -v.WILLIAM HART et al Defendant 2023-FC-0000224 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 11, 2025, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on March 13, 2026, at the Advocus National Title Insurance, 973 Featherstone Rd, Suite 100, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public in-person sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOTS EIGHTY-FIVE (85) AND EIGHTY-SIX (86) EXCEPT THE NORTH 39 INCHES OF THE WEST 75 FEET OF SAID LOT, AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF SNOW’S ARLINGTON SUBDIVISION, THE PLAT OF WHICH IS RECORDED IN BOOK 15 OF PLATS, PAGE 7 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICES OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS.
Commonly known as 4813 ILLINOIS ST, LOVES PARK, IL 61111
Property Index No. 11-12-431011, 11-12-431-012
The real estate is improved with a residence.
Sale terms: If sold to anyone other than the Plaintiff, 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real
estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in ‘’AS IS’’ condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. 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. 14-22-07972 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 2023-FC-0000224 TJSC#: 45-3239
NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
Case # 2023-FC-0000224
I3281605
P26992R TRRT 2/25 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY Forest Hills Village MHC Holdings, LLC Plaintiff vs. Pamela Vintika, Illinois Secretary of State and Unknown Occupants Defendant Case No. 2025-CH-77 Service to be made to: Unknown Occupants 5024 Flagstone Drive Loves Park, IL 61111
ALIAS SUMMONS TO THE DEFENDANT, Unknown Occupants YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to file an Answer to the complaint in this case, a copy of which is hereto attached, or otherwise file your Appearance in the Office of the Clerk of this Court, Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 West State St., room 108, Rockford, Illinois, within 30 days after service of this summons not counting the day of service.
IF YOU FAIL TO DO SO, A JUDGMENT BY DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED FOR IN THE COMPLAINT. THIS CASE IS SET FOR A CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE IN COURTROOM 412 ON 4/29/2026 AT 9:30 A.M. FAILURE TO APPEAR MAY RESULT IN THE CASE BEING DISMISSED OR AN ORDER OF DEFAULT BEING ENTERED. Virtual Meeting Scheduled Meeting ID # 813 9084 1419 Virtual Meeting by Computer: Zoom.us Virtual Meeting by Phone: 312-626-6799 / 646-558-8656 / 346-248-7799 Instructions at https://tinyurl.com/virtualcourt17 Date: 2/2/26
Thomas A. Klein, Clerk of Court Plaintiff’s Attorney or Plaintiff, Name: Kenneth G. Benz Attorney for: Plaintiff Address: 2601 Reid Farm Road, Suite B City/State/Zip: Rockford, IL 61114 Telephone No: 815-636-9600 27001R TRRT 2/25 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY FORESIGHT BANK F/K/A NORTHWEST BANK OF ROCKFORD, Plaintiff, VS. KELLI Y. CRANEY, SERVICE FINANCE COMPANY LLC, NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, UNKNOWN OTHERS and UNKNOWN TENANTS, Defendants. CASE NO. 2026 FC 18 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE THE REQUISITE Affidavit for Publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to Unknown Others, Non record Claimants and Unknown Tenants, Defendants in the above-entitled suit, that the said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of the 17th Judicial Circuit, Winnebago County, Illinois, against you praying for a foreclosure of a mortgage upon the following property: Lot Eight (8) in Block Ten (10) as designated upon the Plat of Driving Park Subdivison, part of the Southwest Quarter (1/4) of Section 11, Township 4 North, Range 1 East of the Third Principal Meridian, the Plat of which Subdivision is recorded in Boko 19 of Plats on Page 120 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois.
Commonly known as: 1928 Dresden Avenue Rockford, Illinois 61103
Property Code: 191 C 454
P.I.N. Number: 11-11-329-008 And for other relief, that the action was filed on or about January 13, 2026, that Summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law, and that the said suit is still pending. The record titleholder of the real estate is KELLI Y. CRANEY. An identification of the mortgage sought to be foreclosed is as follows: Mortgagor – KELLI Y. CRANEY Mortgagee – Northwest Bank of Rockford
Date of Mortgage – April 13, 2022
Date of Recording – April 14, 2022 County of Recording – Winnebago
Recording Document – 2022035984
NOW THEREFORE, unless you Unknown Others, Non Record Claimants and Unknown Tenants, the said Defendants, file your Answer to the Complaint in said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein in the said Circuit Court of the 17th Judicial Circuit, Winnebago County, 400 W. State Street Rockford, Illinois 61102 on or before March 30, 2026, which is at least 30 days after the date of the first publication of this notice, default may be entered against you at any time after that date and a judgment may be entered in accordance with the prayer of the Complaint.
Dated at Rockford, IL on the 3rd day of February, 2026 Thomas Klein Clerk of the Circuit Court Winnebago County, Illinois Plaintiff’s Attorney Timothy F. Horning MEYER & HORNING, P.C. 631 N. Longwood Street, Suite 101 Rockford, IL 61107 815/636-9300
27003R TRRT 2/25 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 professional support services-doula business in said County and State under the name of Sunflower Doula at the following post office addresses: 1707 School St., Apt. 8, Rockford, IL 61101; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Janeesha Nichelle Hammond-Bryant
SIGNED: Janeesha Nichelle Hammond-Bryant 2/2/26
Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 2nd day of February, A.D. 2026. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Lisa Nolley, Deputy Clerk 27012R TRRT 2/25 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 nutrition supplements business in said County and State under the name of Active Life Nutrition at the following post office addresses: 6551 E. Riverside Blvd., Rockford, IL 61114; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Gloria Duran Gomez I
SIGNED: Gloria Duran Gomez I 2/2/26
Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 2nd day of February, A.D. 2026. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Teresa Bravo, Deputy Clerk 27013R TRRT 2/25 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 restaurant business in said County and State under the name of Lunches at the following post office addresses: 2975 N. Perryville Rd., Rockford, IL 61107; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Ebony Janise Hillsman
SIGNED: Ebony Janise Hillsman 2/3/26
Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 3rd day of February, A.D. 2026. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Teresa Bravo, Deputy Clerk 27014R TRRT 2/25
n n n TO:
Oscar Noyola Gonzales; Julio Guzman Lopez; Maria Celene Alonzo Clara; Oscar Noyola Gonzales; Occupant; Juan Carlos Marcial; Adrian Guzman; Jaqueline Guzman; Giovanni Guzman; 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.: 2026-TX-0000036
FILED: 1/21/2026
TAKE NOTICE
County of Winnebago
Date Premises Sold: November 7, 2023
Certificate No.: 202201438
Sold for General Taxes of (Year): 2022
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: 1604 Loomis Street, Rockford, IL 61102
Legal Description or Property
Index No.: 11-28-252-029
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 July 1, 2026.
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 July 1, 2026.
This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County in 400 West State Street, Rockford, IL 61101, Room 412, on August 28, 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 July 1, 2026 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
I3280721
Purchaser or Assignee
January 22, 2026
P26954R TRRT 2/18 n n n TO:
Andres Medrano; Andres Medrano; Andres Medrano; Andres Medrano; Andres Medrano; Andres Medrano; Andres Medrano; Occupant; Kristen Spriggle; City of Rockford
c/o City Clerk; City of Rockford Legal Department; City of Rockford Code Enforcement Division; 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.: 2026-TX-0000037 FILED: 1/21/2026
TAKE NOTICE
County of Winnebago
Date Premises Sold: November 7, 2023
Certificate No.: 202201503
Sold for General Taxes of (Year): 2022 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: 2119 Martha Street, Rockford, IL 61104
Legal Description or Property
Index No.: 11-34-426-010
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 July 1, 2026.
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 July 1, 2026.
This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County in 400 West State Street, Rockford, IL 61101, Room 412, on August 28, 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 July 1, 2026 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 January 22, 2026 I3280723 P26955R TRRT 2/18 n n n TO: Anna M. Bruce; Anna M. Bruce c/o Teresa J. Smith; Unknown Heirs & Devisees for the Estate of Anna M. Bruce Teresa J. Smith; Anna A. Bruce as Trustee under the provisions of a certain Trust Agreement dated 10/24/1996
a/k/a The Anna A. Bruce Trust No. B1096; Anna A. Bruce as Trustee under the provisions of a certain Trust Agreement dated 10/24/1996
a/k/a The Anna A. Bruce Trust No. B1096; Unknown Heirs & Devisees for the Estate of Anna M. Bruce; Teresa J. Smith; Occupant; Thomas Wayne Hansford; Karen Hansford Christy; Demetris L. Wallace; 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.: 2026-TX-0000041
FILED: 1/21/2026
TAKE NOTICE
County of Winnebago
Date Premises Sold: November 7, 2023
Certificate No.: 202200734
Sold for General Taxes of (Year):
2022 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: 623 Soper Avenue, Rockford, IL 61101
Legal Description or Property Index No.: 11-16-456-001
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 July 1, 2026. 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 July 1, 2026.
This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County in 400 West State Street, Rockford, IL 61101, Room 412, on August 28, 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 July 1, 2026 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 January 22, 2026
I3280726 P26957R TRRT 2/18 n n n TO: Anthony Shun; AHS1, LLC; Jane Hatch; AHS1, LLC; Jane Hatch; Jane Hatch; Zawadi Bushiri; Pumbe Kasongo; Pumbe Kasongo; Zawadi Bushiri; Occupant; U.S. Attorney General in 17 CR 50005-2; U.S. Attorney General in 17 CR 50005-2; Attorney General for the U.S.A. Department of Justice in 17 CR 50005-2; Lee Form Xayvandy; Lee Form Xayvandy; County of Winnebago c/o County Clerk; Winnebago County Health Department; Winnebago County Recorder’s Office; 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.: 2026-TX-0000038 FILED: 1/21/2026
TAKE NOTICE
County of Winnebago
Date Premises Sold: November 7, 2023
Certificate No.: 202201520
Sold for General Taxes of (Year): 2022
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: 1512 South 6th Street, Rockford, IL 61104
Legal Description or Property Index No.: 11-35-226-003
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 July 1, 2026.
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 July 1, 2026.
This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County in 400 West State Street, Rockford, IL 61101, Room 412, on August 28, 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 July 1, 2026 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
January 22, 2026
I3280725 P26958R TRRT 2/18
n n n
ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION
STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO
This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a cottage bakery business in said County and State under the name of All Things Baked at the following post office addresses: 4136 Prairie Road, Rockford, IL 61102; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Tracy Rogers-Martin
SIGNED: Tracy Rogers-Martin 2/4/26
Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 4th day of February, A.D. 2026.
Lori Gummow, County Clerk
Lisa Nolley, Deputy Clerk 27015R TRRT 2/25
n n n
TO:
Corene Hearns; Elie Glover; Mattie Rodgers; Lucille Yancey; Pauline Mims; Leonard Glover; Willie Glover; Ben Glover; Elie Glover Jr.;
Eldorado Glover; Willie Glover; Willie Glover; Willie Glover; Elie Glover Jr.; Unknown Heirs & Devisees for the Estate of Corine Glover; Unknown Heirs & Devisees for the Estate of Elie Glover; Unknown Heirs & Devisees for the Estate of Lucille Yancey; Unknown Heirs & Devisees for the Estate of Lucille Yancey; Unknown Heirs & Devisees for the Estate of Mattie Rodgers; Unknown Heirs & Devisees for the Estate of Mattie Rodgers; Unknown Heirs & Devisees for the Estate of Eldorado Glover; Unknown Heirs & Devisees for the Estate of Eldorado Glover; Unknown Heirs & Devisees for the Estate Pauline Mims; Unknown Heirs & Devisees for the Estate Pauline Mims; Unknown Heirs & Devisees for the Estate Willie Glover; Unknown Heirs & Devisees for the Estate of Elie Glover; Occupant; Tatiana S. Dangel; Occupant; Attorney General for the State of Illinois Department of Revenue; State of Illinois Department of Revenue; State of Illinois Department of Revenue; Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services Technical Recovery Section; Attorney General for Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services; Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services Technical Recovery Section; Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services Technical Recovery Section; 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.: 2026-TX-0000032 FILED: 1/21/2026
TAKE NOTICE
County of Winnebago
Date Premises Sold: November 7, 2023
Certificate No.: 202201052
Sold for General Taxes of (Year): 2022 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: 725 Cedar Street, Rockford, IL 61102
Legal Description or Property Index No.: 11-22-405-005
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 July 1, 2026.
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 July 1, 2026.
This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County in 400 West State Street, Rockford, IL 61101, Room 412, on August 28, 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 July 1, 2026 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 January 21, 2026 I3280728 P26960R TRRT 2/18 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO ROCKFORD COMMUNITY INVESTMENT FUND, an Illinois not-for-profit corporation, Plaintiff, vs. HORUS ODIN LLC, a Washington limited liability company, GREGORY VOGEL, PEGGY S. WATSON, UNKNOWN OWNERS and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants. Case No. 2026 FC 34 PUBLICATION NOTICE
The requisite Affidavits for Publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you, UNKNOWN OWNERS and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants in the above-entitled cause, that the above-entitled Mortgage Foreclosure action was filed on January 23, 2026, and is now pending.
1. The names of all Plaintiffs and the Case Number are identified above.
2. The Court in which this action was brought is identified above.
3. The name of the titleholder of record is: Horus Odin LLC.
4. A legal description of the real estate sufficient to identify it with reasonable certainty is as follows: Lot Twelve (12) in Block One (1) as designated upon the Plat of Day’s Subdivision of a part of the Northwest Quarter (1/4) of Section 21, Township 44 North, Range
1 East of the Third Principal Meridian, the Plat of which Subdivision is recorded in Book 7 of Plats on page 4 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois.
PIN: 11-21-126-010
5. A common address or description of the location of the real estate is as follows: 408 North Horace Avenue, Rockford, Illinois 61101
6. An identification of the Mortgage sought to be foreclosed is as follows:
a. Name of Mortgagor: Horus Odin LLC
b. Name of Mortgagee: Rockford Community Investment Fund
c. Date of Mortgage: May 30, 2024
d. Date of Recording: May 31, 2024
e. County Where Recorded: Winnebago County, Illinois
f. Recording Document Identification: 2024012139 NOW THEREFORE, unless you, UNKNOWN OWNERS and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants, file your Answer to the Complaint for Foreclosure in this cause or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the offices of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, 400 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61101, on or before March 13, 2026 (which is the 30th day after the first publication of
this notice), default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a Judgment for Foreclosure may be entered in accordance with the prayer of said Complaint.
RENO & ZAHM LLP BY: /s/ Michael G. Schultz
Michael G. Schultz, Attorney for Plaintiff RENO & ZAHM LLP
Michael G. Schultz (#6297569) 2902 McFarland Road, Suite 400 Rockford, IL 61107 (815) 987-4050 mgs@renozahm.com
27017R TRRT 2/25
n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY Forest Hills Village MHC Holdings, LLC Plaintiff vs. Pamela Vintika, Illinois Secretary of State and Unknown Occupants Defendant Case No. 2025-CH-77 Service to be made to: Pamela Vintika 5024 Flagstone Drive Loves Park, IL 61111 ALIAS SUMMONS TO THE DEFENDANT, Pamela Vintika
YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to file an Answer to the complaint in this case, a copy of which is hereto attached, or otherwise file your Appearance in the Office of the Clerk of this Court, Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 West State St., room 108, Rockford, Illinois, within 30 days after service of this summons not counting the day of service.
IF YOU FAIL TO DO SO, A JUDGMENT BY DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED FOR IN THE COMPLAINT. THIS CASE IS SET FOR A CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE IN COURTROOM 412 ON 4/29/2026 AT 9:30 A.M. FAILURE TO APPEAR MAY RESULT IN THE CASE BEING DISMISSED OR AN ORDER OF DEFAULT BEING ENTERED. Virtual Meeting Scheduled Meeting ID # 813 9084 1419 Virtual Meeting by Computer: Zoom.us Virtual Meeting by Phone: 312-626-6799 / 646-558-8656 / 346-248-7799 Instructions at https://tinyurl.com/virtualcourt17 Date: 2/2/26
Thomas A. Klein, Clerk of Court Plaintiff’s Attorney or Plaintiff, Name: Kenneth G. Benz Attorney for: Plaintiff Address: 2601 Reid Farm Road, Suite B City/State/Zip: Rockford, IL 61114 Telephone No: 815-636-9600 27002R TRRT 2/25 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 Ja’Oba Akan at the following post office addresses: 3328 Darwood Dr., Rockford, IL 61101; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Jason Lamar Jackson SIGNED: Jason Lamar Jackson 1/21/26
Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 21st day of January, A.D. 2026. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Mary McRae, Deputy Clerk 27011R TRRT 2/25 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 fashion business in said County and State under the name of Elena Couture at the following post office addresses: 5137 Forest View Ave., Rockford, IL 61108; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Jessica Elena Ramirez
SIGNED: Jessica Elena Ramirez 2/2/26
Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 2nd day of February, A.D. 2026. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Mary McRae, Deputy Clerk 27016R TRRT 2/25 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 tire shop business in said County and State under the name of Ricos Tires & Auto at the following post office addresses: 443 N. Hinkley Ave., Rockford, IL 61101; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Lina Marie Gonzalez
SIGNED: Lina Marie Gonzalez 1/29/26
Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 29th day of January, A.D. 2026. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Lisa Nolley, Deputy Clerk 26977R TRRT 2/18 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 used car sales business in said County and State under the name of Fast One’s Auto Sales at the following post office addresses: 5203 N. 2nd St., Ste. 2, Loves Park, IL 61111; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Victor Eduardo Armenta
SIGNED: Victor Eduardo Armenta 1/30/26
Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 30th day of January, A.D. 2026. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Ariel Rosas, Deputy Clerk 26988R TRRT 2/18 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS In the Matter of the Petition of RYAN JOSEPH STAVNEM and MELISSA ANNE ROMERO, Petitioners, To Adopt SKYLER MARIE GROSDIDIER, a minor, and MICHAEL HAGEN, Respondent. Case No. 2025-AD-123 PUBLICATION NOTICE To: MICHAEL HAGEN AND ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Take notice a Petition for Adoption was filed in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Illinois, 17th Judicial Circuit, for the adoption of a child named Skyler Marie Grosdidier, and that in Courtroom 216, on the 27th day of March 2026, at the hour of 8:30 a.m., or as soon thereafter as this cause may be heard, a hearing will be held upon the Petition for Adoption. Now, unless you, Michael Hagen, and All Whom It May Concern, appear at the hearing and show cause against the Petition, the Petition may be taken for confessed as against you and an Order, Judgment, or Decree entered. Dated at Rockford, Illinois this 23rd day of September, 2025. Thomas Klein Clerk of the Circuit Court 26978R TRRT 2/18
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TAX DEED NO. 2026TX55
FILED January 30, 2026
Helen M. Boysen
239 Northway Park Rd., #1
Machesney Park, IL 61115
Helen H. Boysen
239 Northway Park Rd., #1
Machesney Park, IL 61115
Marcus House
239 Northway Park Rd.#1
Machesney Park, IL 61115
Marina Terrace Owners Association
ATTN: Lisa Miller
300 Northway Park Road
Machesney Park, IL 61115
Occupants
239 Northway Park Rd., #1
Machesney Park, IL 61115
UNKNOWN OWNERS OR PARTIES
INTERESTED, GENERALLY TAKE NOTICE
County of Winnebago
Date Premises Sold: November 7, 2023
Certificate No. 202200172
Sold of General Taxes of (year)
2022 Sold for Special Assessment of (municipality) N/A and Special Assessment Number N/A
Warrant No. N/A Inst. No. N/A
THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES
Property located at 239 Northway Park Rd., Machesney Park, IL
Legal Description or Permanent Index No.:
Unit 1 as delineated on survey of Lot Six (6) EXCEPTING the West 15 feet thereof, in Block Two (2) as designated upon the Plat of Presidential Court
Subdivision No. 1 being a Subdivision in Part of the Northeast Quarter (1/4) of Section Twenty-five (25).Township Forty-five (45)North, Range One (1) East of the Third Principal Meridian the Plat of which Subdivision is recorded in Book 32 of Plats on page 1 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County; Illinois; which survey is attached as Exhibit ‘A’ to Declaration made by Central National Bank and Trust Co. of Rockford as Trustee under Trust #259, filed in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois on Microfilm No. 7120-1505 as Document No. 1266764, and as amended in Microfilm No. 7122-0443 as Document No. 1268131; together with an undivided 8.33% interest in said parcel (excepting from said parcel the property and space comprising all the units thereof as defined and set forth in said Declaration and Survey); situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois.
a/k/a
Unit No. One (1) as delineated on the corrective Plat of Survey of Part of Lot Six (6) Block Two (2) Presidential Court Subdivision No. 1, being a Subdivision of a part of the N.E. 1/2 Section 25, Twp. 45 North, Range 1 East of the 3rd P.M., the Plat of which Subdivision is recorded in Book 32 of Plats on Page 1 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois; the Corrective Plat of Survey is recorded in Book 35 of Plats on Page 157 in the Recorder’s Office of Uinnebago County, Illinois; the original survey of which is attached as Exhibit “A” to Declaration made by Central National Bank and Trust Co. of Rockford, as Trustee under Trust No. 259 filed in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois, as Document No. 1266764, and as amended
in Document No. 1268131; together with an undivided 8.35% interest in said parcel (excepting from said parcel the property and space comprising all the units thereof as defined and set forth in said Declaration and Corrective Survey).
Tax Code No. 07-25-290-001
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 July 31, 2026.
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 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 July 31, 2026
This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of this County in Rockford, Illinois, on August 28, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. in Courtroom 426.
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 July 31, 2026, by applying to the County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois, at the County Courthouse in Rockford, Illinois.
For further information contact the County Clerk.
ULTRA MARES LLC, Purchaser By: G. Michael Scheurich, Its Attorney 27031R TRRT 3/4 n n n TAX DEED NO. 2026TX81 FILED February 4, 2026
Helen Smith 4811 Arvada Dr. Loves Park, IL 61111
Angela Smith 4811 Arvada Dr. Loves Park, IL 61111
Occupants 4811 Arvada Dr. Loves Park, IL 61111
UNKNOWN OWNERS OR PARTIES INTERESTED, GENERALLY TAKE NOTICE
County of Winnebago
Date Premises Sold: November 7, 2023
Certificate No. 202200247
Sold of General Taxes of (year) 2022
Sold for Special Assessment of (municipality) N/A and Special Assessment Number N/A
Warrant No. N/A Inst. No. N/A THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES
Property located at 239 Northway Park Rd., Machesney Park, IL Legal Description or Permanent Index No.: Lot Sixty-two (62) as designated upon Plat No. 3 of Willow Creek South Subdivision of part of the Southeast Quarter (1/4) Section 20, Township 45 North, Range 2 East of the Third Principal Meridian, the Plat of which is recorded in Book 39 of Plats on page 69A in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois.
Tax Code No. 08-20-402-024
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 July 31, 2026. The amount to redeem is sub-
ject 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 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 July 31, 2026
This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of this County in Rockford, Illinois, on August 28, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. in Courtroom 426.
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 July 31, 2026, by applying to the County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois, at the County Courthouse in Rockford, Illinois.
For further information contact the County Clerk.
ULTRA MARES LLC, Purchaser
By: G. Michael Scheurich, Its Attorney 27032R TRRT 3/4 n n n
TAX DEED NO. 2026TX51
FILED January 30, 2026
Markus P. Griffis
7526 Cadet Rd. Machesney Park, IL 61115
Camille M. Griffis
7526 Cadet Rd. Machesney Park, IL 61115
Illinois Dept. Of Healthcare and Family Services
Child Support Enforcement Collection and Asset Recovery Unit
P.O. Box 19152
Springfield, IL 62794-9152
Occupants
7526 Cadet Rd. Machesney Park, IL 61115
UNKNOWN OWNERS OR PARTIES INTERESTED, GENERALLY TAKE NOTICE
County of Winnebago
Date Premises Sold: November 7, 2023
Certificate No. 202200289
Sold of General Taxes of (year)
2022 Sold for Special Assessment of (municipality) N/A and Special Assessment Number N/A
Warrant No. N/A Inst. No. N/A
THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES
Property located at 7526 Cadet Rd., Rockford, IL
Legal Description or Permanent Index No.: The North Half (1/2) of Lot Two (2) in Block C as designated upon the Plat of North Park East Second Subdivision located in a part of the East 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 31, Township 45 North, Range 2 East of the Third Principal Meridian, the pat of which subdivision is recorded in Book 23 of Plats on page 62 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois.
Tax Code No. 08-31-277-019
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 July 31, 2026. 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 assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfei-
tures 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 July 31, 2026
This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of this County in Rockford, Illinois, on August 28, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. in Courtroom 426.
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 July 31, 2026, by applying to the County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois, at the County Courthouse in Rockford, Illinois.
For further information contact the County Clerk.
ULTRA MARES LLC, Purchaser
By: G. Michael Scheurich, Its Attorney 27033R TRRT 3/4
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TAX DEED NO. 2026TX52 FILED January 30, 2026
Carlene Wells
5149 Bennett St. Loves Park, IL 61111
Occupants 5149 Bennett St. Loves Park, IL 61111
UNKNOWN OWNERS OR PARTIES INTERESTED, GENERALLY TAKE NOTICE
County of Winnebago Date Premises Sold: November 7, 2023
Certificate No. 202200484 Sold of General Taxes of (year) 2022 Sold for Special Assessment of (municipality) N/A and Special Assessment Number N/A
Warrant No. N/A Inst. No. N/A
THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES
Property located at 5149 Bennett St., Rockford, IL Legal Description or Permanent Index No.: Lot Four Hundred Thirty-eight (438) as designated upon the Plat of Snow’s Arlington Subdivision, being a Subdivision lying in the East Half (1/2) of Section 12, Township 44 North, Range 1 East of the Third Principal Meridian, the Plat of which is recorded in Book 15 of Plats, Page 7 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois AND the South Fifty (50) feet of the North One Hundred Fifty (150) feet of the following described tract of land: A part of Forest Grove Street as designated upon the plat of Snow’s Arlington Subdivision, being a Subdivision lying in the East Half (1/2) of Section 12, Township 44 North, Range 1 East of the Third Principal Meridian, the Plat of which is recorded in Book 15 of Plats, Page 7 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois, and other lands, all bounded and described as follows, to wit: Beginning at the Northwest corner of Lot 440 in said Snow’s Arlington Subdivision, thence South along the West line of said Lot 440 and the West line of Lots 439, 438, 437 and 436 in said Snow’s Arlington Subdivision, a distance of 250 feet to the Southwest corner of said Lot 436, thence West along the South line of said Lot 436 extended West to a point 50 feet perpendicularly distant East of the East line of Lot 174 as designated upon
the Plat of Eastwood and Stockburger’s Second Subdivision of Loves Park, the plat of which Subdivision is recorded in Book 17 of Plats on page 1 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois, thence North parallel with the East line of said Lot 174 a distance of 250 feet to the North line of Lot 440, extended West, in said Snow’s Arlington Subdivision, thence East along the North line of said Lot 440 so extended West, to the place of beginning; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois.
Tax Code No. 11-12-276-003
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 July 31, 2026.
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 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 July 31, 2026
This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of this County in Rockford, Illinois, on August 28, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. in Courtroom 426.
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 July 31, 2026, by applying to the County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois, at the County Courthouse in Rockford, Illinois.
For further information contact the County Clerk.
ULTRA MARES LLC, Purchaser By: G. Michael Scheurich, Its Attorney 27034R TRRT 3/4 n n n
TAX DEED NO. 2026TX53 FILED January 30, 2026
Donnell Sanchez 1827 Carney Ave. Rockford, IL 61103
JP Morgan Chase Bank c/o Blitt & Gaines 775 Corporate Woods Parkway Vernon Hills, IL 60061
JP Morgan Chase Bank 6001 E. State St. Rockford, IL 61108
Occupants 1827 Carney Ave. Rockford, IL 61103
UNKNOWN OWNERS OR PARTIES INTERESTED, GENERALLY TAKE NOTICE
County of Winnebago
Date Premises Sold: November 7, 2023
Certificate No. 20220506
Sold of General Taxes of (year) 2022
Sold for Special Assessment of (municipality) N/A and Special Assessment Number N/A Warrant No. N/A Inst. No. N/A THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES
Property located at 1827 Carney Ave., Rockford, IL
Legal Description or Permanent Index No.: Lot Four (4) in Block Ten (10) as designated upon the Plat of Huffman and Spaulding’s Addition to Auburndale, the Plat of which Addition is recorded in Book 5 of Plats on page
18 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois, excepting therefrom the premises bounded as follows, to-wit: Beginning at the Southeast comer of said Lot 4; thence West along the South line of said Lot 4, Fifty (50) feet; thence North parallel with the East line of said Lot 4 to the North line of said Lot 4; thence East along said North line Fifty ( 50) feet to the Northeast comer of said Lot 4; thence South along the East line of said Lot 4 to the place of beginning; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois.
Tax Code No. 11-14-176-001
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 July 31, 2026. 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 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 July 31, 2026 This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of this County in Rockford, Illinois, on August 28, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. in Courtroom 426. 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 July 31, 2026, by applying to the County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois, at the County Courthouse in Rockford, Illinois. For further information contact the County Clerk.
ULTRA MARES LLC, Purchaser By: G. Michael Scheurich, Its Attorney 27035R TRRT 3/4 n n n TAX DEED NO. 2026TX54 FILED January 30, 2026
Phai Many 2304 Rexford Dr. Rockford, IL 61109
Norpheng Many 2304 Rexford Dr. Rockford, IL 61109
Occupants 2304 Rexford Dr. Rockford, IL 61109
UNKNOWN OWNERS OR PARTIES INTERESTED, GENERALLY TAKE NOTICE
County of Winnebago
Date Premises Sold: November 7, 2023
Certificate No. 202202053
Sold of General Taxes of (year) 2022
Sold for Special Assessment of (municipality) N/A and Special Assessment Number N/A
Warrant No. N/A Inst. No. N/A THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES
Property located at 2304 Rexford Dr., Rockford, IL
Legal Description or Permanent Index No.: Lot Twenty-two (22) as designated upon the Plat of Georgetown East Subdivision, being a Subdivision of part of the South Half (1/2) of the Southeast Quarter (1/4) of Section 1, Township 43 North, Range 1 East of the 3rd P.M, the Plat of which Subdivision is recorded in Book 32,
page 173 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois.
Tax Code No. 15-01-453-020
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 July 31, 2026.
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 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 July 31, 2026
This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of this County in Rockford, Illinois, on August 28, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. in Courtroom 426.
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 July 31, 2026, by applying to the County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois, at the County Courthouse in Rockford, Illinois.
For further information contact the County Clerk.
ULTRA MARES LLC, Purchaser By: G. Michael Scheurich, Its Attorney 27036R TRRT 3/4 n n n
ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO
This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a online retail brand business in said County and State under the name of Upcycled and Alternative at the following post office addresses: 3063 Derbyshire Dr., Machesney Park, IL 61115; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Lea Hoskins
SIGNED: Lea Hoskins 2/11/26
Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 11th day of February, A.D. 2026. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Teresa Bravo, Deputy Clerk 27044R TRRT 3/4 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 paper flipping business in said County and State under the name of Wilson’s Joy Properties at the following post office addresses: 1833 Madron Rd., Rockford, IL 61107; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Cheryl Lynn Wilson
SIGNED: Cheryl Lynn Wilson 2/13/26
Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 13th day of February, A.D. 2026. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Krystal Soto, Deputy Clerk 27045R TRRT 3/4 n n n
ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION
STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO
Jungle Weeds at the following post office addresses: 15232 Kelley Rd., Pecatonica, IL 61063; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Sara Beth Degenhardt
SIGNED: Sara Beth Degenhardt 2/12/26
Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 12th day of February, A.D. 2026. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Ariel Rosas, Deputy Clerk 27046R TRRT 3/4 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO
This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a salon business in said County and State under the name of Hummingbird Hair at the following post office addresses: 4753 Manhattan Dr., Rockford, IL 61108; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Penny Marlayne Fry Sweem
SIGNED: Penny Marlayne Fry Sweem 2/10/26
Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 10th day of February, A.D. 2026. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Teresa Bravo, Deputy Clerk 27047R TRRT 3/4 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 goat milk skincare products business in said County and State under the name of Sand Prairie Pastures at the following post office addresses: 1876 Fischer Rd., South Beloit, IL 61080; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Barbara Jean Walrath
SIGNED: Barbara Jean Walrath 2/9/26
Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 9th day of February, A.D. 2026. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Ariel Rosas, Deputy Clerk 27018R TRRT 2/25 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS PROBATE DIVISION ESTATE OF DAMEIR GATLIN, A Minor. No. 26 GR 32
NOTICE OF MOTION TO: Roy Gatlin
On March 18, 2026 at 9:00 a.m, or as soon thereafter as counsel may be heard, counsel for Petitioners shall appear before the Honorable Judge Gulley, via zoom video-conference platform (Meeting ID# 853 1032 1761; No password), and shall then and there present the attached PETITION TO APPOINT A GUARDIAN FOR A MINOR. CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
The undersigned, an attorney/ non-attorney,* certifies that he/ she caused a true and correct copy of the above notice and document to which it refers to be served upon the persons named above by depositing the same in the United States Mail at 205 W. Randolph St., Chicago, Illinois on or before the hour of 5:00 p.m. on this 11th day of February, 2026. (*) Under penalties provided by law pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/1-109, I certify that the statements set forth herein are true and correct. /s/ Maria Kougias
LAW OFFICES OF STEVEN J. MALMAN & ASSOCIATES, P.C. #6282713
This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a house plant sales business in said County and State under the name of Odyssey’s
205 West Randolph St., Suite 1700 Chicago, IL 60606
312-629-0099
27037R TRRT 3/4
The Rock River Times. February 18, 2026
n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF Winnebago COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENTCHANCERY DIVISION
MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE/ MECHANICS LIEN SECTION
US Bank Trust National Association, not in its individual capacity, but solely as Delaware trustee for GS Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust 2025-CES2, Plaintiff, vs. Zachary E. Scott Jr., Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants, Defendants. 2025-FC-0000487 913 E Main St. Rockton, IL 61072
PUBLICATION NOTICE
The requisite Affidavit for Publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you: Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants, 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: The following described real estate situated in the County of Winnebago, and State of Illinois, to-wit:
Lot Six (6) as designated upon the Plat of L.J. Cork Subdivision of part of the South Half (1/2). Northwest Quarter (1/4) Section 19, Township 46 North, Range 2 East of the Third Principal Meridian, the Plat of which is recorded in Book 20 of Plats on page 129 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois..
Tax Number: 04-19-152-010 commonly known as 913 E Main St. Rockton, IL 61072; and which said Real Estate Mortgage was made by Zachary E. Scott Jr., who acquired the title as Zachary E. Scott, and recorded in the Office of the Winnebago County Recorder as Document Number 2024029648; 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 IL County, located at 400 West State Street, Room 101 Rockford, IL 61101, on or before March 6, 2026, default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said Complaint.
C. Anthony Crnic ARDC # 6312600 Cook County # 59191 THE SAYER LAW GROUP, P.C. 925 E 4th St. Waterloo, IA 50703 (319) 234-2530 tcrnic@sayerlaw.com generalupdates@sayerlaw.com IL250224 I3280986
P26970R TRRT 2/18 n n n TO: J.I. Corporation; Appleton Properties, Inc.; Illinois Secretary of State for Appleton Properties, Inc.; Appleton Properties, Inc.; Occupant; A & S Food Mart, LLC; Eleventh Street Gas n Go; Mobil/Corner Pantry; RMS Group, Inc.; US Petroleum, Inc.; William D. Crane Jr.; U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer; Ravi Inder Singh as R/A for RMS Group, Inc.;
Parent Petroleum, Inc.
Peter M. Spina as R/A for Parent Petroleum, Inc.
Columbia Bank as Successor to Pacific Premier Bank, N.A.; NSS Bank a/k/a The National Slovak Society of the USA; NSS Bank a/k/a The National Slovak Society of the USA; 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.: 2026-TX-0000023 FILED: 1/21/2026 TAKE NOTICE
County of Winnebago
Date Premises Sold: November 7, 2023
Certificate No.: 202201573 & 202001574
Sold for General Taxes of (Year): 2022
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: 1603 11th Street, Rockford, IL 61104
Legal Description or Property Index No.: 11-36-107-005 and 1136-107-006
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 July 1, 2026.
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 July 1, 2026.
This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County in 400 West State Street, Rockford, IL 61101, Room 412, on August 28, 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 July 1, 2026 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
I3280706
Purchaser or Assignee
January 22, 2026
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n n n TO: Judd Gastel; Judd Gastel; Judd Gastel; Judd Gastel; Judd Gastel; Judd Gastel; Judd Gastel; Judd Gastel; Occupant; Grant Duane Gastel ; 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.: 2026-TX-0000026
FILED: 1/21/2026
TAKE NOTICE
County of Winnebago
Date Premises Sold: November 7, 2023
Certificate No.: 202201650
Sold for General Taxes of (Year):
2022 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: 710 Grand Avenue, Loves Park, IL 61111
Legal Description or Property Index No.: 12-06-376-012
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 July 1, 2026.
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 July 1, 2026.
This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County in 400 West State Street, Rockford, IL 61101, Room 412, on August 28, 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 July 1, 2026 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 January 22, 2026
I3280707 P26973R TRRT 2/18 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO
In the Matter of the Estate of LOIS ANN BOESE, deceased No. 2026PR10 CLAIM NOTICE
Notice is given of the death of LOIS ANN BOESE, of Rockford, Illinois on January 29, 2025. Letters of office were issued on, January 13, 2026, to KENT CHARLES BOESE, 608 Rock Creek Church Rd. NW, Washington, DC 20010, as independent executor, whose attorney is TOBIN, RAMON & BARBER, 530 South State Street; Suite 200, Belvidere, IL 61008- 3711.
The estate will be administered without court supervision, unless under 5/28-4 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/28-4), an interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the clerk.
Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk -- Probate Division at the Winnebago County Courthouse, at 400 W. State Street, Rockford, IL
61101, or with the representative, or both, on or before August 4, 2026, which date is not less than six (6) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by section 5/18-3 of the Probate Act, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of any claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.
DATED: January 13, 2026
KENT CHARLES BOESE
Independent Executor Tobin, Ramon & Barber Lois Cannell Ramon ARDC: 2280434
Attorneys for Petitioner 530 South State Street; Suite 200 Belvidere, IL 61008-3711 (815) 544-0316
deb@tobinramon.com
26974R TRRT 2/18
n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS
In the Matter of:
JILL I. POWELL, Decedent.
2026-PR-0020
PUBLICATION NOTICE TO CREDITORS and CLAIMANTS
Notice is given of the death of JILL I. POWELL, who died on October 22, 2025, a resident of Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois. Letters of Office were issued on January 27, 2026, and the Independent Administrator for the estate is VICKI P. NEWMAN, 705 Rienzi Lane, Highwood, IL 60040. The attorney for the estate is Amanda J. Martinez, 5732 E. Riverside Blvd., #201, Loves Park, IL 61111.
Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of this Court at 400 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61101 or with the representatives, or both, on or before August 4, 2026, any claim not filed within the period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representatives and to the attorney within 10 days after it had been filed. The estate will be administered without Court supervision unless an interested party terminates independent supervision administration by filing a petition to terminate under Section 28-4 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/28-4).
Attorney Amanda J. Martinez ARDC#: 6287970 The Law Office of Amanda Adams Martinez LLC 5732 E. Riverside Blvd., #201 Loves Park, IL 61111 815-491-8065 amartinez@adamsmartinezlaw. com
26975R TRRT 2/18 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO Probate Division ESTATE OF MARY J. STURM, Deceased.
Case No. 26-PR-14
CLAIM NOTICE
Notice is given of the death of MARY J. STURM, of Rockford, Illinois, on March 25, 2025. Letters of Office were issued on January 15, 2026, to RICHARD W. STURM, MARGARET S. LARSON, JOHN M. STURM and CHARLES F. STURM, c/o D. Kevin Sommer, Attorney at Law, One Court Place, Suite 300, Rockford, IL 61101, who are the Co-Executors of the estate. The attorney for the estate is D. KEVIN SOMMER, Attorney at Law, One Court Place, Suite 300, Rockford, IL 61101. Claims against the estate may be filed within 6 months from the date of first publication. Any claim not filed within 6 months from the date of first publication or claims not filed within 3 months from
the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to Creditors (if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975, as amended), whichever date is later, 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, IL 61101, or with the estate’s legal representative, or both.
Copies of claims filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office, Probate Division, must be mailed or delivered to the estate’s legal representatives and to their attorney within ten days after it has been filed.
Dated: 01/28/2026
Richard W. Sturm, Margaret S. Larson, John M. Sturm and Charles F. Sturm, Co-Executors of the Estate Attorney for Executors: D. Kevin Sommer Attorney at Law One Court Place, Suite 300 Rockford, IL 61101
815.965.4412
26981R TRRT 2/18 n n n
ADOPTION NOTICE
STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO STATE OF ILLINOIS
COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO
SS.
In Re the Matter of the Petition for Adoption of MIA A. ARELLANO, a female child, 2025 AD 95. Oscar Daniel Arellano, Defendant and To All Whom It May Concern:
TAKE NOTICE that a Petition was filed in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Illinois, for the adoption of a minor child named MIA A. ARELLANO.
NOW THEREFORE, unless you, and all whom it may concern, file your answer to the Petition in the action or otherwise file your appearance therein in said Circuit Court of Winnebago County, in the City of Rockford, Illinois on or before the 27th day of March 2026, a default may be entered against you any time after that day and a Judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said Petition.
Dated: January 27, 2026 Clerk of the Circuit Court WALSH & WALSH, LLP
Attorney Meghan Bolte, #6302434 555 S. Perryville Road, Suite 104 Rockford, IL 61108
Phone: 815-399-1400 Fax: 815-399-9440 mnb@walshandwalsh.com 26982R TRRT 2/18 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION Plaintiff, -v.WOODROW WAYNE LEE et al Defendant 2025-FC-0000193 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 13, 2025, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on March 9, 2026, at the Advocus National Title Insurance, 973 Featherstone Rd, Suite 100, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public in-person sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY IS LOCATED IN WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS: THE NORTHERLY 68 FEET OF LOTS FORTY-ONE (41) AND FORTY-TWO (42) IN BLOCK FOURTEEN (14) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE
PLAT OF DRIVING PARK SUBDIVISION, PART OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 11, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 19 OF PLATS ON PAGE 120 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS, THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID PREMISES BEING PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOTS. Commonly known as 2907 RIDGE AVE, ROCKFORD, IL 61103 Property Index No. 11-11326-003
The real estate is improved with a residence.
Sale terms: If sold to anyone other than the Plaintiff, 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in ‘’AS IS’’ condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.
The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.
If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).
IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.
You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.
For information, examine the court file, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 (630) 794-9876
THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION
One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE
You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc. com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.
CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE IL, 60527 630-794-5300
E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com
Attorney File No. 14-25-02648
Attorney ARDC No. 00468002
Case Number: 2025-FC-0000193
TJSC#: 45-2980
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-0000193
I3281171 P26980R TRRT 2/18 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL COURT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO PROBATE DIVISION
In the Matter of the Estate of SARAH M. TARARA, Deceased.
Case No.: 2025-PR-0000179
CLAIM NOTICE
Notice is given of the death of SARAH M. TARARA of Winnebago, Illinois. Letters of Office were issued on January 29, 2026, to ANTHONY V. MANGIARACINA of Winnebago, Illinois, whose attorney is Matthew M. Hevrin, Allen Galluzzo Hevrin Leake, LLC, 839 North Perryville Road, Suite 200, Rockford, Illinois 61107.
Claims against the estate may be filed on or before August 4, 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 clerk of the Circuit Court at the Winnebago County Courthouse, Probate Division, 400 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61101, or with the estate legal representatives, or both.
Copies of claims filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the estate legal representatives and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed.
ANTHONY V. MANGIARACINA, Executor for the Estate of SARAH M. TARARA, Deceased By: ALLEN GALLUZZO HEVRIN LEAKE, LLC By: Matthew M. Hevrin One of their Attorneys
PREPARED BY: ALLEN GALLUZZO HEVRIN LEAKE, LLC Matthew M. Hevrin, ARDC #6256083 839 North Perryville Road, Suite 200 Rockford, IIlinois 61107 (815) 265-6464
Attorneys for the Estate 26987R TRRT 2/18 n n n TO: Trina P. Gendron; Trina P. Gendron; Dennis A. Gendron; Dennis A. Gendron; Trina P. Gendron; Dennis A. Gendron; Dennis A. Gendron; Dennis A. Gendron; Dennis A. Gendron; Dennis A. Gendron; Trina P. Gendron; Trina P. Gendron; Trina P. Gendron; Trina P. Gendron; Occupant; Kendal Joseph Middleton; 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.: 2026-TX-0000049 FILED: 1/22/2026 TAKE NOTICE
County of Winnebago Date Premises Sold: November
7, 2023
Certificate No.: 202202188
Sold for General Taxes of (Year): 2022 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: 4406 O Connell Street, Rockford, IL 61109
Legal Description or Property Index No.: 16-05-327-002
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 July 1, 2026. 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 July 1, 2026. This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County in 400 West State Street, Rockford, IL 61101, Room 412, on August 28, 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 July 1, 2026 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 January 23, 2026 I3280816 P26969R TRRT 2/18 n n n
NOTICE BY PUBLICATION In the Interest of: Justin Robert Wells, A Minor.
CASE NO: 26 AD 14 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Take notice that on the 4th day of February, 2026, a Petition for Adoption was filed in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Illinois, 17th Judicial Circuit, and that on the second floor of the Winnebago County Juvenile Justice Center, on the 9th day of March, 2026, at the hour of 8:30 a.m., or as soon thereafter as this cause may be heard, a hearing will be held upon the Petition for Adoption. Now, unless you 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 4th day of February, 2026. 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
27009R TRRT 2/25
n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WinnebagoRockford, ILLINOIS
LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING LLC
Plaintiff vs. DANIEL ZAHN; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS
Defendant 25 FC 306 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 March 12, 2026, at the hour 1:00 p.m., Intercounty’s Winnebago County office, 7210 East State Street, Rockford, IL 61108, sell, in person, to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate:
LOT 5 IN BLOCK 1 AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF COUNTY CLERK’S FIRST PLAT OF A PART OF GARRISION’S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF ROCKFORD, THE PLAT OF WHICH IS RECORDED IN BOOK 58 OF DEEDS (PLATS) ON PAGE 274 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS.
P.I.N. 11-14-378-008.
Commonly known as 921 North Avenue, Rockford, IL 61103. 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 189.5 of the Condominium Property Act. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than the mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 189.5 of the Condominium Property Act.
Sale terms: At sale, the bidder must have 10% (or 25% if so ordered in the Judgement of Foreclosure) down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property is sold AS IS subject to all liens or encumbrances. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the circuit court case record, property tax record and the title record to verify all information before bidding. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER THE ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(c) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP, 1 North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, Illinois 60602. 312-3469088. 25-22291IL
INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION
intercountyjudicialsales.com
I3280929
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n n n TO:
Maria Isabel Colon Vega; Maria Isabel Colon Vega; Maria Isabel Colon Vega; Occupant; Alexcia Mai Bradley; Fernando Colon Santiago; 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.: 2026-TX-0000024
FILED: 1/21/2026
TAKE NOTICE
County of Winnebago
Date Premises Sold: November 7, 2023
Certificate No.: 202201588
Sold for General Taxes of (Year): 2022
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: 1607 17th Avenue, Rockford, IL 61104
Legal Description or Property Index No.: 11-36-176-002
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 July 1, 2026. 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 July 1, 2026. This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County in 400 West State Street, Rockford, IL 61101, Room 412, on August 28, 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 July 1, 2026 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 January 22, 2026 I3280708 P26945R TRRT 2/18 n n n TO: Michele Castronova; Keith Young; Keith Young; Keith Young; Keith Young; Michele Castronova; Occupant; Peter C. Young; Attorney General for the State of Illinois Department of Revenue; State of Illinois Department of Revenue; State of Illinois Department of Revenue; 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.: 2026-TX-0000025 FILED: 1/21/2026
TAKE NOTICE
County of Winnebago
Date Premises Sold: November 7, 2023
Certificate No.: 202201619
Sold for General Taxes of (Year): 2022
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: 3560 Ryebrook Court, Rockford, IL 61114
Legal Description or Property Index No.: 12-02-378-015
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 July 1, 2026. 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 July 1, 2026. This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County in 400 West State Street, Rockford, IL 61101, Room 412, on August 28, 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 July 1, 2026 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 January 22, 2026
I3280710
P26946R TRRT 2/18
n n n TO:
Michael J. Oliver; Michael J. Oliver; Michael J. Oliver; Occupant; Joseph W. Cruz; Justin A. Cruz; Laura L. Cruz; Emma Gary; 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.: 2026-TX-0000029 FILED: 1/21/2026
TAKE NOTICE
County of Winnebago Date Premises Sold: November 7, 2023
Certificate No.: 202201731
Sold for General Taxes of (Year): 2022 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: 3422 North View Road, Rockford, IL 61107
Legal Description or Property
Index No.: 12-18-226-021
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 July 1, 2026.
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 July 1, 2026.
This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County in 400 West State Street, Rockford, IL 61101, Room 412, on August 28, 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 July 1, 2026 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
January 22, 2026
I3280714
P26947R TRRT 2/18 n n n TO: Tiffany Brooks; Tiffany Brooks; Occupant; Maria V. Velez; Four Rivers Sanitation Authority; 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.: 2026-TX-0000028 FILED: 1/21/2026
TAKE NOTICE
County of Winnebago
Date Premises Sold: November 7, 2023
Certificate No.: 202201729
Sold for General Taxes of (Year): 2022 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: 2607 Shady Lane, Rockford, IL 61107
Legal Description or Property Index No.: 12-18-127-006
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 July 1, 2026.
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 July 1, 2026. This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County in 400 West State Street, Rockford, IL 61101, Room 412, on August 28, 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
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 January 22, 2026 I3280715 P26948R TRRT 2/18 n n n TO:
Raymond E. Neff; Carol A. Harris; Carol A. Harris; Unknown Heirs & Devisees for the Estate of Raymond E. Neff; Unknown Heirs & Devisees for the Estate of Carol A. Harris; Unknown Heirs & Devisees for the Estate of Carol A. Harris; Steve A. Harris; James Harris; Judy Airwyke; Occupant; County of Winnebago c/o County Clerk; Winnebago County Highway Department; 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.: 2026-TX-0000030 FILED: 1/21/2026
TAKE NOTICE
County of Winnebago
Date Premises Sold: November 7, 2023
Certificate No.: 202200780
Sold for General Taxes of (Year): 2022 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: 6910 West Warrior Drive, Rockford, IL 61102
Legal Description or Property Index No.: 11-19-151-005
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 July 1, 2026.
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 July 1, 2026.
This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County in 400 West State Street, Rockford, IL 61101, Room 412, on August 28, 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 July 1, 2026 by applying to the County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois at the Office of the County Clerk in Rockford, Illinois.
Private Equity Group LLC Purchaser or Assignee January 22, 2026 I3280712 P26949R TRRT 2/18 n n n TO: Anthony Birdwell; Kerri Birdwell; Anthony Birdwell; Kerri Birdwell; Kerri Birdwell; Kerri Birdwell; Anthony Birdwell; Anthony Birdwell; Occupant; Occupant; Brenda J. Powell; Scott B. Burton; Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services Technical Recovery Section; Attorney General for Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services; Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services Technical Recovery Section; 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.: 2026-TX-0000033 FILED: 1/21/2026
TAKE NOTICE
County of Winnebago Date Premises Sold: November 7, 2023 Certificate No.: 202201056 Sold for General Taxes of (Year): 2022 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: 731-33 N Winnebago Street, Rockford, IL 61103
Legal Description or Property Index No.: 11-23-102-005
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 July 1, 2026. 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 July 1, 2026. This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County in 400 West State Street, Rockford, IL 61101, Room 412, on August 28, 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 July 1, 2026 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
n n n TO: Jo Ann Williams
a/k/a JoAnn Williams; Jo Ann Williams a/k/a JoAnn Williams; Jeffery Williams; Jeffery Williams; Jeffery Williams; Arthur Williams; Arthur Williams; Jo Ann Williams a/k/a JoAnn Williams; Jeffery Williams; Occupant; Montrese Harris; Marshay A. Vaughn; Yazmine M. Turner; Marshawn D. Vaughn; Deonikee Renee Harris; Delores Chase Mccall; E-Straight Inc.; Eddie D. Straight as R/A for E-Straight Inc.; Attorney General for the State of Illinois Department of Revenue; State of Illinois Department of Revenue; State of Illinois Department of Revenue; E-Straight Inc.; Eddie D. Straight as R/A for E-Straight Inc.; E-Straight 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.: 2026-TX-0000035 FILED: 1/21/2026 TAKE NOTICE
County of Winnebago
Date Premises Sold: November 7, 2023
Certificate No.: 202201338
Sold for General Taxes of (Year): 2022 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: 1216 Blake Street, Rockford, IL 61102
Legal Description or Property Index No.: 11-27-107-003
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 July 1, 2026. 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 July 1, 2026.
This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County in 400 West State Street, Rockford, IL 61101, Room 412, on August 28, 2026 at 9:30 AM.
You may be present at this hearing, but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time.
Private Equity Group LLC Purchaser or Assignee January 22, 2026
I3280719
P26952R TRRT 2/18 n n n TO: Linda McNeely; Unknown Heirs & Devisees for the Estate of Linda McNeely; Unknown Heirs & Devisees for the Estate of Linda McNeely; Linda McNeely; Occupant; Wilmer L. Jackson; Timothy J. Willis; Rock River Water Reclamation District; Rock River Water Reclamation District; Rock River Water Reclamation District; Attorney General for the State of Illinois Department of Revenue; State of Illinois Department of Revenue; State of Illinois Department of Revenue; 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.: 2026-TX-0000031 FILED: 1/21/2026 TAKE NOTICE County of Winnebago Date Premises Sold: November 7, 2023 Certificate No.: 202200961 Sold for General Taxes of (Year): 2022 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: 2311 Berkley St, Rockford, IL 61102 Legal Description or Property Index No.: 11-21-401-010
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 July 1, 2026. 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 July 1, 2026. This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County in 400 West State Street, Rockford, IL 61101, Room 412, on August 28, 2026 at 9:30 AM. You may be present at this hearing, but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time.
IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY
Redemption can be made at any time on or before July 1, 2026
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT THE COUNTY CLERK 404 Elm Street Suite 101 Rockford, IL 61101 815-319-4253
815-319-4253
Private Equity Group LLC Purchaser or Assignee January 21, 2026 I3280718 P26951R TRRT 2/18
YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY Redemption can be made at any time on or before July 1, 2026 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
YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY Redemption can be made at any time on or before July 1, 2026 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 January 22, 2026
I3280716
n n n TO:
Gladys Jenkins; Gladys Jenkins; Gladys Jenkins; Gladys Jenkins; Occupant; Joseph Warner Jr.; Kendahl Deandre Warner; 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.: 2026-TX-0000042
FILED: 1/22/2026
TAKE NOTICE
County of Winnebago
Date Premises Sold: November 7, 2023
Certificate No.: 202201915
Sold for General Taxes of (Year): 2022
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: 2227 Pendleton Parkway, Rockford, IL 61108
Legal Description or Property
Index No.: 12-32-332-019
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 July 1, 2026. 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 July 1, 2026. This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County in 400 West State Street, Rockford, IL 61101, Room 412, on August 28, 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 July 1, 2026 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 January 23, 2026
I3280803
P26962R TRRT 2/18
n n n
TO:
Hameedullah Qasimi; Junaina Abdulkareem; Hameedullah Qasimi; Junaina Abdulkareem; Occupant; Marianne Rowe; Mohammed Noaman; Hameeda Qasimi; Shatha Q. Mahdi; 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.: 2026-TX-0000043
FILED: 1/22/2026 TAKE NOTICE
County of Winnebago
Date Premises Sold: November 7, 2023
Certificate No.: 202201928
Sold for General Taxes of (Year): 2022
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: 1726
Duncan Avenue, Rockford, IL 61108
Legal Description or Property Index No.: 12-33-134-007
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 July 1, 2026.
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 July 1, 2026. This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County in 400 West State Street, Rockford, IL 61101, Room 412, on August 28, 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 July 1, 2026 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 January 23, 2026 I3280804 P26963R TRRT 2/18 n n n TO: Mark Santas; Occupant; Trademark Drywall Finishing, Inc.; Chrystal Lawrence as R/A for Trademark Drywall Finishing, Inc.; Illinois Secretary of State for Trademark Drywall Finishing, Inc.; Zepedas Landscaping, Inc.; Juan Carlos Zepeda as R/A for Zepedas Landscaping, Inc.; Chrystal Bartsch; Amanda Gwen Bahnick; Jonathan Daniel Wilson; Mercedes Lynn Drowns; Shari A. Carney; Unifund CCR, LLC; Illinois Corporation Service Company as R/A for Unifund CCR, LLC; Blitt & Gaines as Attorneys in 20 SC 1537; Vernon C. Santas; Doris J. Santas; Winnebago County Health Department; Vernon C. Santas; Doris J. Santas; Winnebago County Health Department; 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.: 2026-TX-0000044
FILED: 1/22/2026
TAKE NOTICE
County of Winnebago
Date Premises Sold: November 7, 2023
Certificate No.: 202201891
Sold for General Taxes of (Year): 2022 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: 1723
MacArthur Drive, Rockford, IL 61108
Legal Description or Property Index No.: 12-32-102-006
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 July 1, 2026.
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 July 1, 2026. This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County in 400 West State Street, Rockford, IL 61101, Room 412, on August 28, 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 July 1, 2026 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 January 23, 2026
I3280805 P26964R TRRT 2/18 n n n TO: Jerome Thorton; Jerome Thorton; Jerome Thorton; Occupant; 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.: 2026-TX-0000047
FILED: 1/22/2026
TAKE NOTICE
County of Winnebago
Date Premises Sold: November 7, 2023
Certificate No.: 202202021
Sold for General Taxes of (Year): 2022
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: 2905 20th Street, Rockford, IL 61109
Legal Description or Property
Index No.: 15-01-281-013
for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on July 1, 2026. 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 July 1, 2026.
This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County in 400 West State Street, Rockford, IL 61101, Room 412, on August 28, 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 July 1, 2026 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
January 23, 2026 I3280807 P26966R TRRT 2/18
n n n TO:
Illinois Secretary of State for Rockford Home Finance Series 15, an Illinois LLC; Rockford Home Finance Series 15, an Illinois LLC; Rockford Home Finance Series 15, an Illinois LLC; Rockford Home Finance Series 15, an Illinois, LLC c/o Key Realty; Rockford Home Finance Series 15, an Illinois LLC; Michael Montrief; Michael Montrief; Michael Montrief; Michael Montrief; Michael Montrief; Michael Montrief; Michael Montrief; Rockford Home Finance Series 15, LLC; Occupant; Patricia A. Quinlin; Cody Allen Staebell; Nathan Hilton; Kenneth Bryan Tucker; Derrick T. Quinlin; City of Rockford c/o City Clerk; City of Rockford Legal Department; Attorney General for the State of Illinois Department of Revenue; State of Illinois Department of Revenue; State of Illinois Department of Revenue; DeAngelo Lee; DeAngelo Lee; DeAngelo Lee; Michael Richard Montrief
Irrevocable Trust, Michael Richard Montrief Trustee; Michael Richard Montrief
Irrevocable Trust, Michael Richard Montrief Trustee; Michael Richard Montrief
Irrevocable Trust, Michael Richard Montrief Trustee; Michael Richard Montrief
Irrevocable Trust, Michael Richard Montrief Trustee; Michael Richard Montrief
This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold
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.: 2026-TX-0000048 FILED: 1/22/2026 TAKE NOTICE
County of Winnebago
Date Premises Sold: November 7, 2023
Certificate No.: 202201989
Sold for General Taxes of (Year): 2022 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: 2942 Lapey Street, Rockford, IL 61109
Legal Description or Property Index No.: 15-01-157-014
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 July 1, 2026.
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 July 1, 2026.
This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County in 400 West State Street, Rockford, IL 61101, Room 412, on August 28, 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 July 1, 2026 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 January 23, 2026 I3280809 P26967R TRRT 2/18 n n n TO: Betty Tribble; Oscar Gonzales Jr.; Occupant; Kahla Jean Tribble; Attorney General for the State of Illinois Department of Revenue; State of Illinois Department of Revenue; State of Illinois Department of Revenue; LVNV Funding, LLC; Illinois Corporation Service Company as R/A for LVNV Funding LLC; Ellen C. French as Attorney in 2025-SC-0003706; 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”.
Irrevocable Trust, Michael Richard Montrief Trustee; Lori Gummow, County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois;
TAX DEED NO.: 2026-TX-0000045 FILED: 1/22/2026
TAKE NOTICE
County of Winnebago
Date Premises Sold: November
7, 2023
Certificate No.: 202201799
Sold for General Taxes of (Year): 2022 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: 4760 Javelin Drive, Rockford, IL 61108
Legal Description or Property Index No.: 12-28-151-012
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 July 1, 2026. 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 July 1, 2026. This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County in 400 West State Street, Rockford, IL 61101, Room 412, on August 28, 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 July 1, 2026 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 January 23, 2026 I3280806 P26965R TRRT 2/18 n n n TO:
Deborah Hedrick; Russell Hedrich a/k/a Russell Hedrick; Occupant; Four Rivers Sanitation Authority; Figure Lending, LLC; Figure Lending, LLC; Illinois Corporation Service Company as R/A for Figure Lending, LLC; 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.: 2026-TX-0000050 FILED: 1/22/2026
TAKE NOTICE
County of Winnebago
Date Premises Sold: November 7, 2023
Certificate No.: 202202157
Sold for General Taxes of (Year): 2022
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: 6737
Rydberg Road, Rockford, IL 61109
Legal Description or Property Index No.: 15-24-377-019
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 July 1, 2026. 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 July 1, 2026. This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County in 400 West State Street, Rockford, IL 61101, Room 412, on August 28, 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 July 1, 2026 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 January 23, 2026 I3280810 P26968R TRRT 2/18 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 coach fitness business in said County and State under the name of Fat2FitByTam at the following post office addresses: 309 Roland Ave., Rockford, IL 61107; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Tammy Mae Meadows SIGNED: Tammy Mae Meadows 1/27/26
Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 27th day of January, A.D. 2026. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Angela Reina, Deputy Clerk 26983R TRRT 2/18 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS PROBATE DIVISION IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF KELLY MARIE SCHUENEMANN, Deceased Case No. 2026-PR-0000031 NOTICE OF PROBATE HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Petition for Letters of Administration was filed in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Illinois, on February 2, 2026, requesting that letters of administration be issued to Ashley Taylor as administer of the estate of Kelly Marie Scheunemann, deceased. Hearing on the petition will be held on:
DATE: March 11, 2026, TIME: 9:00 A.M.
PLACE: Courtroom 314, Circuit Court of Winnebago County, 400 W. State Street, Rockford, IL 61101, NOTICE IS GIVEN TO THE HEIRS OF THE DECEDENT: Ashley Taylor, Brittany Schenemann, Desiree Taylor, Christ Johnle, Skyleigh Scheunemann, and Hazel Schuenemann. NOTICE IS GIVEN TO INTERESTED PERSONS: Matthew Schuenemann, Amy Mass, and Amanda Gruchow. All persons interested in the estate are notified to appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted.
Dated: February 11, 2026
Ashley Taylor, Petitioner /s/Andrew J. Mertzenich, ARDC 6330124, The Law Office of Andrew J. Mertzenich, a Limited Liability Company. One Court Place, Suite 404, Rockford, IL 61101-1088. 27006R TRRT 2/25 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: RAHINA NOUHOUN, Petitioner, vs. RICHMY SEGLA COCOU, Respondent. 2025-DC-335 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to Respondent Richmy Segla Cocou that Petitioner Rahina Nouhoun 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 March 16, 2026, a judgment by default may be entered against you at any time thereafter for the relief requested in the petition. /s/ Rahina Nouhoun, Petitioner 27008R TRRT 2/25 n n n NOTICE BY PUBLICATION In the Interest of:
Karina Katherine Wells, A Minor. CASE NO: 26 AD 13 TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Take notice that on the 4th day of February, 2026, a Petition for Adoption was filed in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Illinois, 17th Judicial Circuit, and that on the second floor of the Winnebago County Juvenile Justice Center, on the 9th day of March, 2026, at the hour of 8:30 a.m., or as soon thereafter as this cause may be heard, a hearing will be held upon the Petition for Adoption. Now, unless you 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 4th day of February, 2026. 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 27010R TRRT 2/25 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: SAVANNA A. VAUGHN, Petitioner, vs. RYAN L. SITTON, Respondent. 2025-DC-352 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to Respondent Ryan L. Sitton that Petitioner Savanna A. Vaughn 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 March 16, 2026, a judgment by default may be entered against you at any time thereafter for the relief requested in the petition. /s/ Savanna A. Vaughn, Petitioner 27005R TRRT 2/25
n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS
Estate of Ann Garas, Deceased
No. 2025 PR 112
Notice is given that on February 11, 2026, DAVID S. DORDEK, Independent Administrator of said estate, filed a verified report of administration of said estate with the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Illinois, Probate Division, 400 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61101.
You, UNKNOWN HEIRS OF ROGER JOHN GARAS and UNKNOWN HEIRS OF MICHAEL WARREN GARAS, are hereby notified that is no objection is filed with the Court within 42 days after the filing of said report, the said Independent Administrator will be discharged and the estate closed.
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. ANDERSON LAW OFFICES PC
(ARDC 6324210)
5711 N LINCOLN AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60659 (773) 728-3388 I3281995
P27020R TRRT 3/4 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 PENNY D. MORROW, Deceased.
Case No. 2024-PR-0000172
Date Will Filed: No Will NOTICE OF FILING FINAL REPORT
Notice is hereby given to ZACH MORROW, ERIKA MORROW and CHAD MORROW, please take notice that on February 10, 2026, a Final Report (the “Final Report”) in the above-captioned probate estate was filed with the Circuit Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois.
If no objection to this Final Report is filed within forty-two (42) days after the date that the Final Report was filed, the Independent Administrator will be discharged and the Estate closed.
In the absence of fraud, accident or mistake, an Order discharging the Independent Administrator and declaring the Estate closed is binding on each
person whose receipt or approval was filed with the Final Report and on each person to whom notice thereof was given in compliance with §28-11(e) of the Probate Act of 1975, as amended, except a ward for whom no personal fiduciary is acting.
Dated this 18th day of February, 2026.
WILLIAM C. MORROW,
Independent Administrator of the Estate of PENNY D. MORROW, Deceased BY: RENO & ZAHM LLP /s/ Anthony R. Phelps
Anthony R. Phelps (#06297415)
Attorneys for the Independent Administrator
Prepared by: RENO & ZAHM LLP
Anthony R. Phelps (#06297415) 2902 McFarland Road, Suite 400 Rockford, IL 61107 (815) 987-4050 arp@renozahm.com
27030R TRRT 3/4 n n n
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SELF STORAGE AUCTION
Notice is hereby given that Boxed Up Self Storage, or its affiliates, on behalf of the Owner of the facilities indicated below, intends to hold s public sale to satisfy a lien by selling personal property belonging to those individuals
listed below for cash on March 11 2026 at approximately 7pm CST. Boxed Up Self Storage –Rockford 2685 Sandhutton Ave, Rockford, IL 61109-1788 Unit #-Tenant #1513- Bilodeau, Timothy; #331- Holly, Alexes; #1228- Mullins, Martel; #527- Roby,Synthia. Boxed Up Self Storage –Machesney Park 7171 Mitchell Rd, Machesney Park, IL 61111-7400 Unit #-Tenant #109- Rodgers, Todd; #71- Hohol, Taylor; #118- Resendez, Jacqueline. Boxed Up Self StorageNorth Mulford 4050 North Mulford Road, Loves Park , Il. 61111 #326- Tinnin, Joey. Boxed Up Self StorageLoves Park 1511 E. Riverside, Loves Park, IL. 61111 #1304- Rodriguez, Monica; #612- Friis, Steven; #1206-Vogel, Christine; #1111- Knight, Carrie; #2018- Pogue, Porschae; #219- Woodsmall, Kelly; #808- Bielefeldt, Mackylee; #2035- Jones, Dana; #917- Arteaga, Julio.
The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures.com. See website for terms and conditions. Units will be available for viewing prior to the sale on www.storagetreasures.com. A buyers premium, up to 15%, and a cleaning deposit will be charged per unit. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at Boxed Up Operations Center located at 1511 E. Riverside Blvd. Loves Park, IL 61111 in order to complete the transaction. Boxed Up Self Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property. All sales are final.
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ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION
STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO
This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a clothing brand business in said County and State under the name of Antonio De Lacéré at the following post office addresses: 907 N. Horsman St., Rockford, IL 61101; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Antonio Deshaun Williams
SIGNED: Antonio Deshaun
Williams 2/9/26
Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 9th day of February, A.D. 2026. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Teresa Bravo, Deputy Clerk 27040R TRRT 3/4 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 cosmetic business in said County and State under the name of Coconut Haven Boutique at the following post office addresses: 6101 Myrtle Ln., Rockford, IL 61108; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Katherine Ann Mathews
SIGNED: Katherine Ann Mathews 2/6/26
Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 6th day of February, A.D. 2026. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Teresa Bravo, Deputy Clerk 27041R TRRT 3/4 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 beverages business in said County and State under the name of Nutritea & Smoothie at the following post office addresses: 1212 Sanford St., Rockford, IL 61102; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Yajaira Labrado Vidal SIGNED: Yajaira Labrado Vidal 2/11/26
Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 11th day of February, A.D. 2026. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Teresa Bravo, Deputy Clerk 27042R TRRT 3/4 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 general construction brand business in said County and State under the name of Higgins Properties LLC at the following post office addresses: 602 Gardner St., South Beloit, IL 61080; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows:
Jeramiah Leslie Higgins
SIGNED: Jeramiah Leslie Higgins
2/11/26
Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 11th day of February, A.D. 2026. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Teresa Bravo, Deputy Clerk 27043R TRRT 3/4 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: SHUNTAY POSLEY, Petitioner, vs. JAMES MALCOME, Respondent. 2025-DC-431
NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to Respondent James Malcome that Petitioner Shuntay Posley 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 March 20, 2026, a judgment by default may be entered against you at any time thereafter for the relief requested in the petition. /s/ Shuntay Posley, Petitioner 27039R TRRT 3/4
n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF Winnebago - Rockford, ILLINOIS LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING LLC Plaintiff vs. DANIEL ZAHN; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendant 25 FC 306 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 March 12, 2026, at the hour 1:00 p.m., Intercounty’s Winnebago County office, 7210 East State Street, Rockford, IL 61108, sell, in person, to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 11-14-378-008.
Commonly known as 921 North Avenue, Rockford, IL 61103.
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 189.5 of the Condominium Property Act. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than the mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 189.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: At sale, the bidder must have 10% (or 25% if so ordered in the Judgement of Foreclosure) down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property is sold AS IS subject to all liens or encumbrances. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the circuit court case record, property tax record and the title record to verify all information before bidding. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER THE ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(c) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.
For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP, 1 North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, Illinois 60602. 312-346-9088. 25-22291IL INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com
I3280929
P26944R TRRT 2/18 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION Plaintiff, -v.- WOODROW WAYNE LEE et al Defendant 2025-FC-0000193 NOTICE OF SALE
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 13, 2025, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on March 9, 2026, at the Advocus National Title Insurance, 973 Featherstone Rd, Suite 100, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public in-person sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 2907 RIDGE AVE, ROCKFORD, IL 61103 Property Index No. 11-11-326-003
The real estate is improved with a residence.
Sale terms: If sold to anyone other than the Plaintiff, 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in ‘’AS IS’’ condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.
The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).
IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.
You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.
For information, examine the court file, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 (630) 794-9876
THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION
One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE
You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.
CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100
BURR RIDGE IL, 60527
630-794-5300
E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com
Attorney File No. 14-25-02648
Attorney ARDC No. 00468002
Case Number: 2025-FC-0000193
TJSC#: 45-2980
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-0000193 I3281171
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REAL ESTATE NOTICE
P26980R TRRT 2/18
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, NOT INDIVIDUALLY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR FINANCE OF AMERICA
STRUCTURED SECURITIES ACQUISITION TRUST 2025-HB1 Plaintiff, -v.-
MOLLY M. WILLIAMS et al Defendant 2024-FC-0000176
NOTICE OF SALE
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 11, 2025, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on March 13, 2026, at the Advocus National Title Insurance, 973 Featherstone Rd, Suite 100, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public in-person sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 800 OTTO ROAD, MACHESNEY PARK, IL 61115
Property Index No. 08-08-376-025, 08-08-376-024
The real estate is improved with a residence.
Sale terms: If sold to anyone other than the Plaintiff, 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in ‘’AS IS’’ condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.
Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.
Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption.
The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.
If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).
IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.
You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.
For information, examine the court file, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 (630) 794-9876
THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION
One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE
You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.
CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE IL, 60527
630-794-5300
E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com
Attorney File No. 14-24-02798
Attorney ARDC No. 00468002
Case Number: 2024-FC-0000176
TJSC#: 45-3193
NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
Case # 2024-FC-0000176
I3281604 P26989R TRRT 2/25
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REAL ESTATE NOTICE
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF Winnebago - Rockford, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR CARRINGTON MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST SERIES 2006-FRE2 ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES Plaintiff vs. CLARENCE C. GABUA; SARAH E. GABUA; DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR MORGAN STANLEY ABS CAPITAL I INC. TRUST, SERIES 2007-SEA1; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendant 25 FC 201 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 March 19, 2026, at the hour 1:00 p.m., Intercounty’s Winnebago County office, 7210 East State Street, Rockford, IL 61108, sell, in person, to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 12-26-329-017.
Commonly known as 7374 Tulagi Trail, Rockford, IL 61108.
The real estate is: single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a common interest community unit, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection(g-1) of Section 189.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: At sale, the bidder must have 10% (or 25% if so ordered in the Judgement of Foreclosure) down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property is sold AS IS subject to all liens or encumbrances. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the circuit court case record, property tax record and the title record to verify all information before bidding. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER THE ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(c) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.
For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Lender Legal PLLC, 1800 Pembrook Drive, Suite 250, Orlando, Florida 32810. 407-730-4644. LLS14625
INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3281440
P26990R TRRT 2/25
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REAL ESTATE NOTICE
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF Winnebago - Rockford, ILLINOIS FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION
Plaintiff vs. KAITLYNN FORD; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ACTING BY AND THROUGH ITS AGENCY THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendant 25 FC 171 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 March 19, 2026, at the hour 1:00 p.m., Intercounty’s Winnebago County office, 7210 East State Street, Rockford, IL 61108, sell, in person, to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 11-14-330-003. Commonly known as 1245 GARRISON AVE., ROCKFORD, IL 61103. 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 189.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: At sale, the bidder must have 10% (or 25% if so ordered in the Judgement of Foreclosure) down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property is sold AS IS subject to all liens or encumbrances. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the circuit court case record, property tax record and the title record to verify all information before bidding. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER THE ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(c) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, 13010 Morris Road, Suite 450, Alpharetta, Georgia 30004. (708) 668-4410 ext. 52109. 25-297532
INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3281378
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REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A, AS TRUSTEE FOR PARK PLACE SECURITIES, INC. ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2005-WHQ4 Plaintiff, -v.- WILLIAM HART et al Defendant 2023-FC-0000224 NOTICE OF SALE
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 11, 2025, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on March 13, 2026, at the Advocus National Title Insurance, 973 Featherstone Rd, Suite 100, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public in-person sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 4813 ILLINOIS ST, LOVES PARK, IL 61111 Property Index No. 11-12-431-011, 11-12-431-012
The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: If sold to anyone other than the Plaintiff, 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be ac-
cepted. The balance, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in ‘’AS IS’’ condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.
The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.
If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).
IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.
You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.
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. 14-22-07972
Attorney ARDC No. 00468002
Case Number: 2023-FC-0000224
TJSC#: 45-3239
NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
Case # 2023-FC-0000224 I3281605
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n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF Winnebago - Rockford, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff vs. THEODORE T. KAHLEY; ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY; THE FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK OF CHICAGO; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendant 24 FC 241 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 March 19, 2026, at the hour 1:00 p.m., Intercounty’s Winnebago County office, 7210 East State Street, Rockford, IL 61108, sell, in person, to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 16-06-430-032. Commonly known as 3001 FOLIAGE LANE, ROCKFORD, IL 61109. The real estate is: single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: At sale, the bidder must have 10% (or 25% if so ordered in the Judgement of Foreclosure) down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property is sold AS IS subject to all liens or encumbrances. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the circuit court case record, property tax record and the title record to verify all information before bidding. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER THE ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(c) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, 13010 Morris Road, Suite 450, Alpharetta, Georgia 30004. (708) 668-4410 ext. 52109. 23-130226 IJSC INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3281421
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Anderson, Joseph 60 Rockford 2/12/2026
Aughendaugh, William D 87 Rockford 2/8/2026
Bailey, Junior D 88 Machesney Park 2/12/2026
Ballard, Howard L 95 Durand 2/8/2026
Barrera, Cesar 59 Rockford 2/7/2026
Berei, James R 70 Rockford 2/8/2026
Bodoh, Donna J 81 Rockford 2/8/2026
Bolling, Duane M 90 Rockford 2/6/2026
Bremer, Barbara J 92 Rockford 2/7/2026
Calhoun-Lyons, Trenna L 60 Rockford 2/7/2026
Caltagerone, Joseph A 51 Winnebago 2/12/2026
Cole, Franklin 91 Machesney Park 2/9/2026
Colwell, Pamela 62 Roscoe 2/7/2026
Criss, Jc 92 Rockford 2/6/2026
Dahms, Terrance L 73 Rockford 2/11/2026
Danielson, Thomas A 63 Winnebago 2/10/2026
Debenedetto, Louis 95 Rockford 2/8/2026
Dresser, Evelyn I 96 Rockford 2/11/2026
Flowers, Oscar 71 Rockford 2/11/2026
Fogleman, Laura 50 Rockford 2/8/2026
Fullerton, Jolene M 40 Rockford 2/7/2026
Gigous, Carolyn 87 Rockford 2/9/2026
Gray, Alice 94 Rockford 2/8/2026
Hammer, Dianne 86 Loves Park 2/7/2026
Hickerson, Stan 69 Rockford 2/9/2026
Hood Jr., Eugene 74 Rockford 2/6/2026
Hudson, Kristine 69 Loves Park 2/7/2026
Hull, Jeremy A 33 Rockford 2/6/2026
Koroll, Scott 46 Machesney Park 2/10/2026
Krysztopa, Celina 94 Rockford 2/9/2026
Larvey, Faye 67 Rockford 2/11/2026
Latham, Robert 69 Rockford 2/11/2026
Leinweber, Matthew 57 Rockford 2/7/2026
Libesay, Karen 84 Rockford 2/10/2026
Lingala, Oxsahna 57 Rockford 2/6/2026
Maccartney, Robert 65 Rockford 2/10/2026
Mcmillon, Janice B 73 Rockford 2/6/2026
Mendoza, Dolores M 87 Rockford 2/10/2026
Molayem, Roxanna 69 Rockford 2/6/2026
Myers, Mary L 88 Durand 2/6/2026
Nelson, Jeannette M 88 Rockford 2/12/2026
Nguyen, Chuyen V 66 Rockford 2/10/2026
Osborne, Mary L 97 Rockford 2/11/2026
Parish, Carol A 80 Machesney Park 2/12/2026
Parker, Dorothy 87 Rockford 2/12/2026
Peck, Gloria 79 Rockford 2/10/2026
Peterson, Richard K 62 Rockford 2/12/2026
Pilarski, Charlotte E 99 Rockford 2/9/2026
Piper, Betty 102 Rockford 2/11/2026
Purnell, Sylvia 68 Rockford 2/7/2026
Quatman, Carole 82 Rockford 2/7/2026
Reisen, Dale 89 Rockford 2/8/2026
Richman, Michael J 60 Rockford 2/7/2026
Romero, Maria 56 Rockford 2/11/2026
Schimmoler, Kathleen 84 Rockford 2/10/2026
Schwitters, David L 70 Rockford 2/9/2026
Silberman, Gloria 91 Rockford 2/12/2026
Sittner, Brad R 46 Loves Park 2/6/2026
Smith, Kathleen I 74 Rockford 2/8/2026
Staas, Vivian E 91 Loves Park 2/9/2026
Tessema, Alyssa 23 Rockford 2/6/2026
Whitney, Joann 69 Rockford 2/10/2026
Williams, Travis 68 Rockford 2/9/2026
Williams, Yvonne M 84 Loves Park 2/7/2026
Winquist, Karen 82 Rockford 2/9/2026
Yowler, James F 59 Rockton 2/11/2026 Death notices are provided by the Winnebago County Coroner’s office.
Week of February 1 to 7, 2026
Week of February 8 to 14, 2026
Crossword THEME: WORLD EXPLORERS
Across
1. UPS competitor
5. “The One I Love” band
8. Prior to, pref. 11. Gin flavor
12. ____wig or ____winkle
13. Command to Fido 15. ____ Grey of tea fame
16. Policemen’s surprise
17. Brunch offering 18. *Explorer Amerigo’s last name
20. Rock opera version of “La Boheme”
21. Gossipmonger, in Yiddish
22. Ballet step
23. *Henry the Navigator’s title
26. Chicken pox pimples
30. Poetic “even”
31. Demosthenes or Cicero
34. “The ____ on the Floss”
35. Stories “from the Crypt”
37. Rank above maj.
38. Sore spot
ARIES
Even if you tend to shy away from attention, you’ll find yourself in the spotlight this week. A particular situation will push you to overcome your shyness. In return, you’ll receive words of admiration and be able to express your gratitude.
TAURUS
If your children have already left home, you may consider selling your house to gain more freedom. On the other hand, if your relationship is still in its early stages, the idea of moving in together may soon feel like the next natural step.
GEMINI
You’ll engage in many discussions this week. At work, you’ll expand your client base while strengthening team spirit among your colleagues. Your advice is valued and could lead to a notable improvement in your financial situation.
CANCER
Your financial situation could create a lot of tension this week. However, an expert could help you find a suitable solution. This will ease some of the pressure and give you the chance to enjoy a well-deserved break.
LEO
You’ll be bursting with energy this week. You’ll feel capable of moving mountains! You’ll throw yourself into a new professional or personal project that will give you a deep sense of accomplishment and satisfaction.
VIRGO
You’ll need solid support in both your professional and personal life. You’ll readily offer help to a loved one this week. However, be careful and make sure others don’t take advantage of your generosity.
LIBRA
This week will be filled with tension. This atmosphere will encourage you to take better care of yourself, especially through physical exercise. Since keeping your morale up matters too, treat yourself to a few indulgences to lift your spirits.
SCORPIO
Unexpected events could cause delays this week, but spacing out your appointments could help you minimize your stress. This is also a good time to consider starting your own business.
39. “Happily ____ after”
40. Familiar routine
42. “Wow!”
43. Retina, pl.
SAGITTARIUS
45. *Explorer Shackleton’s first name
47. New on the block?
ARIES
Emotions will be running high within your circle of friends this week. On a romantic level, you may need to re-evaluate your situation if you want to truly flourish. You’ll no longer tolerate compromise, and this will prompt you to take a long, hard look at your relationship.
TAURUS
Despite some tension at work, you’ll be able to use your teamwork skills to move forward. In matters of love, starting a relationship will require you to overcome doubts so you can build a richer and more promising future together.
GEMINI
In your professional life, your efforts will pay off, even if you’re feeling worn out. You’ll have to get more involved to expand your client base, and this will give you more durable financial stability for the years to come.
CANCER
Your self-esteem needs a boost. Although you give generously to others, you need to devote more time and attention to yourself. This is especially true in the case of some people who tend to take your kindness for granted.
LEO
Most of your energy will be focused on your family this week. In the short term, a move or major change in your personal or professional life may be necessary and could prove particularly beneficial.
VIRGO
Your social circle will grow as you increase your presence on social media. Your skills and professional activities will gain visibility, bringing you greater recognition and financial benefits.
LIBRA
You’ll finally receive the green light to finance a project, and you’ll take immediate action. The coming week is also the perfect time to settle some of your debt, marking a new beginning.
SCORPIO
6. “Fear of Flying” author Jong
Expect big changes in your romantic, professional and personal spheres this week. You’ll feel justifiable pride in your achievements while putting in the effort needed to ensure the success of your projects.
America’s first European Leif ____
Week of February 15 to 21, 2026
ARIES
You’ll feel bogged down by months of accumulated fatigue. Treat yourself to some pampering or a treatment to restore your energy. In love, don’t waste your time on people who lack tact or respect.
TAURUS
Stress may get to you this week. However, a few adjustments to your habits could be enough to restore your well-being. Make room in your life for boldness. Clarify your goals to help turn your ambitions into simple, achievable steps.
GEMINI
Your circle of friends may invite you on an exciting adventure. If you’re in a relationship, tenderness will strengthen your bond. If you’re single, an admirer may reveal their feelings to you with a card or date for Valentine’s Day.
CANCER
Prepare to feel all kinds of emotions this week. If you’re concerned about your finances, act methodically. Practical solutions do exist. Once you regain control, you’ll invite happiness and lightness back into your daily life.
LEO
A friend may declare their love for you. At work, the number of people who attend the event you’re planning will exceed your expectations. Your ideas for change will be received with enthusiasm and openness.
VIRGO
You’ll finally accomplish something you’ve been putting off for a long time and gain peace of mind. A positive treatment or solution will improve your well-being. In love, simple and thoughtful gestures will strengthen your bond and improve your relationship.
LIBRA
You’ll feel under a lot of pressure at work this week. You must persevere and remain disciplined to finalize all your contracts or bring those projects to completion. At the same time, reg ular physical activity will boost your energy and help you achieve your fitness goals.
SCORPIO
7. Skirt length
8. Part of a hammer
Your friends may invite you on a fun getaway. Nothing will revitalize you more than a brief change of scenery, especially if you live in the city.
CAPRICORN
48. Barbara Eden’s TV character
50. Rumple
9. Wholly engrossed
38. Jeopardy
SAGITTARIUS
10. Obtain, but just barely
12. Gardening tool
13. Junk yard stuff
You’ll soon go through an emotionally intense period that will prompt you to evaluate your friendships. Opportunistic actions will push you to reaffirm your values. If you respect yourself, you’ll attract more authentic and sincere relationships.
52. *First one to circumnavigate globe, almost 55. *Lewis’ or Clark’s vessel
56. Fictional giant
40. Horse poker
41. Tooth cover
44. One born to Japanese immigrants
It’s time to recharge your batteries. Be present and get some rest. A loved one will need your support this week. If you’re feeling cre ative, you’ll draw inspiration from your intuition.
14. *”Dr. Livingstone, I ____?”
46. Willie of country music fame
CAPRICORN
48. Dashboard windows
49. Type of heron
19. Fictional cowboy Bill 22. One better than bogey
23. J.M. Barrie’s Pan
You’ll be responsible for a large-scale project involving several people around you. Despite some challenges in getting everyone on board, your determination and organizational skills will lead you to well-deserved success.
50. Gender checkbox
51. Windows alternative
52. Change address
53. Mystique
Your hard work will pay off, and you’ll earn a promotion. Your leisure or sporting activities will give you a boost of energy and enrich your social life, helping you strike the right balance between work and play.
SAGITTARIUS
Your frankness may spark criticism. Remember to be a little more diplomatic in conversation. In love, a spontaneous act could lead to a spirit of collaboration and a playful activity that brings you closer together.
CAPRICORN
If you’re considering buying property, an opportunity may soon arise that perfectly suits your needs and budget. Keep a close eye on your finances to ease your worries and rebuild your confidence.
AQUARIUS
57. Plaintiff
59. Shrovetide dish
60. Zig or zag
61. Dunking cookie
24. Plunder
You’ll feel a lot of pressure to make an important decision this week. If you want to make the right choice, gather all the necessary information and weigh the pros and cons. Give yourself the time you need.
62. “____ and the City”
63. “C’____ la vie!”
PISCES
64. Backgammon predecessor
Down
AQUARIUS
25. *Geographical feature named for Ponce de Leon
26. *Inspiration for hide-and-seek game
At work, you’ll be flooded with urgent tasks that demand your attention. Although this may cause some stress, the hustle and bustle could become a springboard for growth. You may suddenly be given an opportunity for advancement, which will benefit your career.
1. Take drugs
2. Bohemian, e.g.
3. Skin opening
4. Short for self-synchronous
5. Don’t just stand there!
27. City in Belgium
28. North Pole workers
29. Winter driving hazard
32. Homesteader’s purchase, sing.
33. Likewise
The luckiest signs this week: LIBRA, SCORPIO AND SAGITTARIUS
36. *Possibly
54. Not ever, poetically
55. TV network
58. “Maggie May” singer
You’ll take on new responsibilities in both your professional and personal life. Your commitment won’t go unnoticed. You could be rewarded with a promotion and a raise, giving you a good reason to celebrate.
PISCES
AQUARIUS
Your week will be filled with trips and outings, sometimes to assist loved ones. Renewing your phone or internet contracts will challenge your patience, but you’ll secure a better rate in the end.
PISCES
You’ll feel inclined to embark on a pilgrimage. You must carefully prepare everything over several months if you want this adventure to become a source of deep inspiration that guides you on your search for meaning and fulfilment.
You could be feeling the effects of seasonal depression, but physical activity will be your best friend. You’ll quickly regain your energy and may even discover a winter sport that you’re passionate about.
The luckiest signs this week: TAURUS, GEMINI AND CANCER
The luckiest signs this week: AQUARIUS, PISCES AND ARIES
Crossword & Sudoku
Across
1. Tacks on
5. Building annexes
9. Hole-punching tool
12. Leak slowly
13. Banister
14. Fixed charge
15. On an even ____
16. Allowed in
18. Parsley unit
20. ____ and the same
21. Engine parts
24. Shocked responses
28. Nonconformist
32. Public melee
33. Smashing serve
34. Golden-haired
36. ‘60s do
37. Neat
39. House’s threshold
41. Male voice
43. Tease
44. Fisherman’s pole
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50. Sideways
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Stateline Shake-off Union Event Space
112 North 2nd Street, Rockford, IL 61107 unionrockford.com
815.222.4093
Thursday, February 19
The 2nd Annual Stateline Shakeoff returns Feb. 19 at 7 p.m. for a high-energy cocktail showdown. Rockford-area bartending teams from top local establishments will go head-to-head, each crafting a tequilabased signature drink Mixologists will shake, stir, and garnish all evening, delivering cocktails that span crisp citrus notes to smooth, unexpected flavor profiles Guests will sample every creation, enjoy light bites, and vote for their favorites making them the judges for the night General admission is $45 Doors open at 7 p m ; winners are announced at 9:30 p m
Life Every Voice Black History Month Celebration
RPL Nordlof Theater
118 N. Main St, Rockford, IL 61101 rockfordpubliclibrary.org 815 987 6660
Saturday, February 21
The Rockford Branch of the NAACP will host “Lift Every Voice,” a Black History celebration on Saturday, February 21 at the JR Sullivan Theater inside the RPL Nordlof Center Doors open at noon, and the celebration begins at 12:30 p m The event will highlight Black history and culture through an uplifting program focused on reflection, recognition, and community connection Community members are invited to take part in honoring the stories that shape Rockford The celebration is open to the public, and all are welcome
Franchesco’s Bridal Expo Franchesco’s Ristorante 7128 Spring Creek Rd, Rockford, IL 61107
815.229.0800 franchescosrestaurants.com
Saturday, February 21
Brides-to-be won’t want to miss the ultimate wedding show at Franchesco’s on from 12 - 3 p m This one-day event brings 30 of the Stateline area’s top bridal vendors in a stunning venue, making it the perfect place to plan a dream wedding Guests can explore options for DJs, florists, wedding planners, decorators, photographers, and more all in one location Exclusive prizes and giveaways will be happening during the event, plus a grand prize of $1,000 toward a wedding reception at Franchesco’s. Tickets are $10.
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