The Rock River Times – February 26, 2025

February 26, 2025. Vol. 32. No. 40. RockRiverTimes.com.

BIFF 2025 reveal party set for the festival season: The Beloit International Film Festival (BIFF) is excited to announce the BIFF 2025 Reveal Party, scheduled for March 6, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at The Hampton Inn, 2700 Cranston Rd., Beloit, WI.

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• Admission: $10.00 for general admission; free for Film Society Members

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• Unveiling of the official printed BIFF 2025 program in collaboration with The Beloit Daily News.

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• Official announcement of BIFF 2025’s Honorary Chairperson

• Enjoy light appetizers and complimentary wine and beer provided by G5 Brewing.

• The Reveal Party is made possible by the generous support of our sponsors: The Hampton Inn, G5 Brewing, and The Beloit Daily News.

For more information, visit the Beloit International Film Festival website at beloitfilmfest.org

State News

Lawmakers weigh whether to legalize ‘medical aid in dying’

By Andrew Adams Capitol News Illinois

aadams@capitolnewsillinois.com

CHICAGO — Lawmakers are considering legalizing a controversial medical practice that proponents say could ease suffering for the terminally ill.

It’s sometimes called “assisted suicide,” although physicians and advocates for the practice prefer the term “medical aid in dying,” or MAID.

While Compassion & Choices — a group that advocates for medical aid in dying policies — found a majority of Illinois voters supported legalizing MAID in a 2023 poll, some critics call the process “barbaric.”

The measure, contained in Senate Bill 9, is being backed by Sen. Linda Holmes, D-Aurora, who told her Senate colleagues at a hearing Friday that she supports the proposal because of her parents’ deaths. Both her mother and father died after extended battles with cancer.

“You think the toughest thing you go through is watching somebody die, and you know what? It’s not,” Holmes said. “It’s not as tough as watching somebody you love suffer and there’s nothing you can do to ease that suffering. That is the

hardest thing I’ve ever gone through.”

Holmes’ proposal would legalize MAID — a process where a doctor prescribes but does not administer a lethal combination of drugs — for patients whose doctors determine have less than six months to live due to a terminal illness. The patient then administers the drugs on their own at a time of their choosing.

The bill contains several safeguards to prevent abuse, according to its proponents, including a waiting period to receive a prescription, a requirement that the patient receive a terminal diagnosis from two doctors, a requirement that patients prescribed lethal medication have sufficient “mental capacity.”

Friday’s meeting of the powerful Senate Executive Committee was a “subject matter” hearing, meaning no vote was taken. The bill will need more committee hearings, a vote in both legislative chambers and approval by the governor before becoming law.

Ten other states and Washington, D.C., have all legalized some form of medical aid in dying. Oregon was the first state to legalize MAID in 1994.

Advocates for the proposal include patients with terminal illnesses, people

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whose loved ones used the procedure in other states and doctors who specialize in end-of-life care.

In 2022, Deb Robertson of Lombard was diagnosed with neuroendocrine carcinoma — a rare and aggressive form of liver cancer. She asked lawmakers to give her “permission” to take her own life.

“It would give me the option to die peacefully and on my own terms,” Robertson said. “There’s a level of comfort in that.”

Diana Barnard, a doctor in Vermont who offers MAID prescriptions, said most patients have “a very clear understanding” of what’s an acceptable quality of life as they approach death.

“We have now 27 years of national experience with the practice that really shows these laws are working well,” Barnard said.

But the medical practice is controversial among doctors and disability activists.

Benjamin German, a doctor on the West Side of Chicago, said the “problem” with the bill was its safeguards.

“For some of my patients, these safeguards will be just tight enough for lawmakers to assume things will be okay and amply generous to allow abuse to happen,” German said. “People and organizations looking for ways to exploit this law, I fear, will find a way.”

Disability advocates, meanwhile, say they worry about medical professionals mischaracterizing illnesses as terminal, misdiagnosing people or pushing vulnerable or marginalized people to consider ending their own life.

“As someone with a disability myself – I use a wheelchair – I can say firsthand that my life is often viewed as something to pity and not something to cherish,”

Riley Spreadbury, an independent living advocate from Joliet, said. “It’s sentiments like these that make me incredibly concerned regarding Senate Bill 9.”

MAID is also opposed by groups that express a “consistent life ethic,” meaning they object to abortion, capital punishment, assisted suicide, and euthanasia. Those groups include the Catholic Church and non-religious groups such as Illinois Right to Life.

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Ukraine War

Western leaders visit Kyiv and pledge military support against Russia on the war’s 3rd anniversary

By Justin Spike Associated Press

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine on

Monday marked the bleakest anniversary yet of its war against the Russia invasion, with the country’s forces under severe pressure on the battlefield and the Trump administration apparently embracing the Kremlin in a reversal of U.S. policy.

The three-year milestone drew more than a dozen Western leaders to Kyiv for commemorative events in a conspicuous show of support. They warned of the war’s wider implications for global security and vowed to keep providing billions of dollars in support for Ukraine as uncertainty deepens over the U.S. commitment to help. Washington did not send any senior official to the occasion.

The fourth year of fighting could be pivotal as Trump uses his return to office to press for a peace deal.

World security is at stake in talks over how the war ends, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen warned.

“The autocrats around the world are watching very carefully whether there’s any impunity if you violate international borders or invade your neighbor, or if there is true deterrence,” she said.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau echoed that sentiment. Canadians, he said, “believe deeply that it’s not just about Ukraine. It’s about the rules and the values and the principles of sovereignty, of independence, territorial integrity that protects every country in the world. All of us rely on those rules to be able to build peace and security.”

Some observers say Russian success in Ukraine could embolden China’s ambitions. Just as Moscow claims that Ukraine is rightfully Russian territory, China claims the self-governing island of Taiwan as its own. North Korea and Iran have also aided Russia’s war effort.

In a cascade of unwelcome developments for Kyiv, Trump has in recent days called Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy a dictator, suggested Ukraine is to blame for the war and ended Putin’s three-year diplomatic isolation by the United States. U.S. officials have also indicated to Ukraine that its hopes of joining NATO are unlikely to be realized and that it probably won’t get back the land that Russia’s army occupies, which amounts to nearly 20% of the country.

Meanwhile, Putin’s troops are making steady progress on the battlefield while Ukraine is grappling with shortages of troops and weapons.

The guests in Kyiv and the leaders appearing by video had similar messages: Ukraine and its European partners must be consulted in any peace negotiations, Putin’s ambitions must be thwarted, and Europe must take on more of the burden for its own defense.

Alarm bells sound in Europe as Washington changes course

The shift in Washington’s policy has set off alarm bells in Europe, where governments fear being sidelined by the U.S. in efforts to secure a peace deal. They are mulling how they might pick up the slack of any cut in U.S. aid for Ukraine. The changes have also placed strain on transatlantic relations.

European Council President Antonio Costa on Sunday announced that he would convene an emergency summit of the 27 EU leaders in Brussels on March 6, with Ukraine at the top of the agenda.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron are both visiting Washington this week.

EU foreign ministers on Monday approved a new raft of sanctions against Russia. The measures target Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet” of ships that it uses to skirt restrictions on transporting oil and gas, or to carry stolen Ukrainian grain. The EU said 74 vessels were added to its shadow fleet list.

Asset freezes and travel bans were imposed on 83 officials and “entities” — usually government agencies, banks or companies.

Britain, too, imposed new sanctions, targeting 107 businesses and individuals in what it says is its biggest package targeting Russia’s war machine since the early days of the conflict in 2022.

The measures take aim at Russia’s military supply chains, including companies in several countries — notably China — that Britain says are supplying machine tools, electronics and dual-use goods for Russia’s military.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said his country would provide a 1 billion-euro ($1.04 billion) military systems package to Ukraine this year.

Starmer said Ukrainians’ voices “must be at the heart of the drive for peace,” while Trump’s intervention had “changed the global conversation” and “created an opportunity.”

“Russia does not hold all the cards in this war,” he said.

Coming off a victory in Sunday’s German elections, conservative leader Friedrich Merz — also a staunch backer of Ukraine —

posted on X Monday: “More than ever, we must put Ukraine in a position of strength.”

“For a fair peace, the country that is under attack must be part of peace negotiations,” he wrote.

Diplomacy ramps up after record Russian drone attack

On Sunday, Russia launched its biggest single drone attack of the war, pounding Ukraine with 267 drones.

The EU’s top diplomat, Kaja Kallas, insisted that the U.S. cannot seal any peace deal to end the war without Ukraine or Europe being involved. She highlighted what she claimed were pro-Russian positions being taken up by the Trump administration.

“You can discuss whatever you want with Putin. But if it comes to Europe or Ukraine, then Ukraine and Europe also have to agree to this deal,” Kallas told reporters in Brussels, where she was leading a meeting of EU foreign ministers.

Kallas is scheduled to travel to Washington on Tuesday for talks with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres said the third anniversary was “a grim milestone.”

“More than 12,600 civilians killed, with many more injured. Entire communities reduced to rubble. Hospitals and schools destroyed,” he said in Geneva.

In a win for Ukraine, the United States on Monday failed to get the U.N. General Assembly to approve its resolution seeking to end the war without mentioning Russian aggression. The U.S. draft resolution was amended by the assembly to add language making clear that Russia invaded its smaller neighbor in violation of the U.N. Charter.

Washington and Moscow draw closer Russia’s foreign ministry said Saturday that preparations for a face-to-face meeting between Trump and Putin were underway, and U.S. officials have said that they agreed with Moscow to reestablish diplomatic ties and restart economic cooperation.

At a virtual meeting with leaders of the Group of Seven economies also held Monday, Zelenskyy said Ukraine and the U.S. are “working productively” on an economic agreement that would help lock them together. Trump attended the meeting.

“And, President Trump, we would really like to hear from you because all our people, all our families, are very worried. Will there be support from America? Will America be the leader of the free world?” Zelenskyy said.

Patients struggle with lack of consistent coverage for popular weight-loss drugs

By Tom Murphy Associated Press

Supplies of high-demand obesity treatments are improving, but that doesn’t mean it’s easier to get them.

Many employers and insurers are scaling back coverage of Wegovy and Zepbound and a key government program, Medicare, doesn’t cover the drugs for obesity. Meanwhile, some big employers are adding coverage, but their commitment isn’t guaranteed.

Treatment prices that can top hundreds of dollars monthly even after discounts make it hard for many people to afford these drugs on their own. That can make the life-changing weight loss that patients seek dependent on the coverage they have and how long it lasts.

Coverage complications are not unusual in the U.S. health care system. But the challenge is magnified for these obesity treatments because a wide swath of the population could be eligible to take them, and patients have to stay on the drugs to keep the weight off.

“There are a lot of people right now who want access to the medication and can’t get it,” said Katherine Hempstead, a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation senior policy adviser.

Coverage varies depending on who pays the bill

Paul Mack dropped about 70 pounds after he started taking Wegovy. The Redwood City, California, resident said food noise — constant thoughts of eating — faded, and he was able to have a heart procedure.

The treatment was covered by California’s Medicaid program, Medi-Cal. Then the 50-year-old security guard got a raise. He no longer qualified for Medi-Cal and lost coverage of the drug for several months starting last summer.

He regained two pants sizes.

“I couldn’t control the eating,” he said. “All the noise came back.”

Coverage of these drugs remains patchy more than a year after Zepbound entered the market to challenge Wegovy.

The benefits consultant Mercer says 44% of U.S. companies with 500 or more employees covered obesity drugs last year. It’s even more common with bigger employers.

More than a dozen government-funded Medicaid programs for people with low incomes also cover obesity treatments.

But few insurers cover the drugs on individual insurance marketplaces. And some plans restrict their coverage with things like requests for prior authoriza-

tion or pre-approval.

The lack of Medicare coverage remains a concern as well, especially for people who retire and move to the government-funded program from employer-sponsored coverage.

“Patients come to us terrified about switching to Medicare and losing coverage,” said Dr. Katherine Saunders, an obesity expert at Weill Cornell Medicine and cofounder of the obesity treatment company FlyteHealth. “We start talking about backup plans a year before they transition.”

Cost and uncertain payoff loom as concerns payer concerns Philadelphia-area insurer

Independence Blue Cross dropped coverage of the drugs solely for weight loss for some customers starting this year. Company officials say the insurer worried about premium hikes it would have to impose on all customers if it continued.

Cost also was a factor in decisions by West Virginia and North Carolina officials to end similar programs that provided coverage for state employees.

These concerns make Vanderbilt University researcher Stacie Dusetzina wonder how long employers who have added coverage will keep it, now that the drugs are no longer in short supply.

“That’s probably going to spike spending,” said Dusetzina, a health policy professor who studies drug costs.

Drugmakers tout the savings these drugs can provide by improving patient health and warding off future serious medical conditions like heart attacks or strokes.

But health care experts note that there are no guarantees that the employer or insurer who covers the drug will eventually reap those benefits because people may change jobs or insurers.

Will coverage ever become consistent?

There’s no clear path toward widespread coverage of these drugs for obesity, even as polls show Americans favor having Medicaid and Medicare cover the costs.

Leaders at Zepbound maker Eli Lilly have seen coverage grow steadily for their drug, and they’re optimistic that will continue.

Former President Joe Biden’s administration proposed a rule that would allow for Medicare and broader Medicaid coverage. Its fate remains uncertain in President Donald Trump’s administration.

A bill calling for Medicare coverage has

been floating around Congress for years. But it isn’t scheduled for a vote.

Drugmakers are currently testing several additional obesity treatments. Such potential competition could reduce prices and prompt more coverage.

Patchy coverage complicates treatment plans

Dr. Amy Rothberg says the lack of consistent coverage leaves her conflicted about writing prescriptions because she’s not sure how long patients will be able to take the drug.

“We know from the studies that people go off these medications, they regain their weight,” said Rothberg, director of the

University of Michigan’s weight-management program. “I don’t want to do harm.”

Some insurers require diet and exercise changes for the patient before they will cover a weight-loss medication. Those changes should happen in conjunction with starting the medicine, said Dr. Lydia Alexander, president of the Obesity Medicine Association.

She’s also seen requirements for a body mass index of 40 or more, which equates to severe obesity, before coverage can start.

“We’re saying that obesity is a disease, but were not treating it like a disease,” she said.

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By Grant McCarty

Last week at our Stateline Fruit and Vegetable Growers Conference in Rockford, one of our sessions was on adding cider apple trees to orchards. While many orchards in our area have upwards of 45 varieties, the cider apples are not commonly grown and can provide a missing apple to an orchardist’s closely guarded sweet cider recipe or even given them the apples they need to make hard cider. On a small scale, cider apples could be an option in the backyard though they have unique challenges.

Historically, cider apples were what was grown for thousands of years. These apples, which are rough looking, discol-

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Cider apples: A “new” option

ored, and very astringent, were grown specifically to be pressed and made into hard cider. By the late 1800s, hard cider was on the decline due to a number of factors. But there is growing interest in revisiting and growing these trees on a commercial scale at cideries or in your own backyard. In fact, CiderCon, hosted by the American Cider Association, is a yearly convention where you can learn to grow cider trees, make hard cider, and develop tasting skills with growers, cidermakers, and industry professionals.

The apples we grow now, like ‘Honeycrisp’, ‘Fuji’, ‘Gala’ and ‘Granny Smith’, are considered dessert apples with a sugar and acid content that are more ideal for eating fresh or baking

than bitter/astringent cider apples. You can make sweet/hard cider with dessert apples but it may be missing a certain mouthfeel characteristic that is imparted by cider apples.

Cider apples are classified in 4 broad categories: bittersweets, bittersharps, sharps, and sweets. Each category is based on a percent tannin and malic acid of the juice quality when these apples are pressed. Most of the apples we grow are in the sharps and sweets categories. ‘Golden Delicious’ and ‘Gala’ are examples of sweets with ‘Granny Smith’ and ‘McIntosh’ as sharps. Many orchards are combining different types of sweets and sharps to make their cider. It’s very rare for orchards in our area to have

Water competition intensifies

By Drs. Robert & Sonia Vogl Illinois Renewable Energy Association

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In the 1930s Bob’s family bought a lake lot in Wisconsin and had local farmers build a small cottage. The farmer needed to sell 10 lots because a drought ruined his corn crop and he need money to pay off a new car loan. Two other couples, including Bob’s mother’s brother, felt if the men lost their jobs their families could survive the depression with fish, gardens and fruit available to them from their land. People at that time had a difficult time affording homes in the city.

There was no water wells available on the lots and they hauled water from a nearby well with coaster wagons and milk cans. One neighbor tired of fetching water and installed a sand pipe well. After a few years Bob’s parents decided to have a similar well established and soon after that the neighbor’s well went dry. The experience was an early introduction to water competition.

Years later we had two brothers in our classes who were raised on a farm in the Dakotas who wanted to continue operating the family farm. However the family well went dry as large scale irrigation systems were drawing down water levels forcing other farm owners to drill replacement wells to secure water. One is left to wonder what the impact of

fracking for natural gas is on existing well water supplies.

We were both raised in Milwaukee and municipal water drawn from Lake Michigan was considered safe for human consumption. Years later citizens experienced illness when the water became contaminated. The contamination issue was resolved when necessary corrective action was taken but what was the financial impact on the water bills of citizens.

When we moved to Illinois to begin our teaching careers we were frequent visitors to the museums and aquarium in Chicago. Our undergrad work including courses in ecology and we were determined to understand the ecology of the Chicago Region. An article in the Chicago Tribune raised alarm over the deteriorating ecological conditions in Lake Michigan including the Great Lakes. Around that time Bob met and spoke with Dr. Stanley Cain, who headed the Department of Interior in Washington, D.C.. They discussed the potential of developing a public educational program focused on the Great Lakes. At that same meeting, during a press conference, questions were being asked of government officials as to the ecological impacts of large scale herbicide spraying occurring in Vietnam during the war. After briefly commenting on the situation the government official told the reporters they were

not to use his comments in articles. If they did they would never be allowed to attend any future press briefings. Control of information remains a contentious issue in our democracy and around the globe.

During our doctoral studies at the University of Michigan we worked with professors developing articles on water quality issues. We had limited success as our supervisor of the projects newsletter had to approve of them. Sonia continued to take water quality classes, worked on the Sea Grant Project and developed a curriculum on the Great Lakes, including a component on the ecological conditions in them in contrast to smaller bodies of water, available for student studies on the water ecology.

The competition over water supplies remains in the headlines regarding California water supplies. As climate change increases the demand for water and deteriorating ground water supplies expands competition for water intensifies. Michael Harris published an article in the Tyee on Trump’s Obsession with Canada’s Water in which he provides an overview of how Canadian water could be redirected to supply water to Southern California if political support within Canada can be found.

A similar lust for water from the Great Lakes has been expressed over the years.

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bittersweets and bittersharps which are the cider apple groups.

The main challenge with cider apples is that they are difficult to grow. Some of the common issues includes producing small crops every other year, heavy disease pressure like fireblight and scab, rotting on the tree, uneven ripening, and delayed blooming. Since the main goal is juice quality for your cider, having small fruit isn’t an issue. The other issues listed here can be and be difficult for you to overcome. Next week, I’ll continue my discussion on varieties and some solutions for some of these challenges.

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

and Policy Center has included protecting the Great Lakes as part of its missions. It is asking citizens to communicate with their congressional leaders telling them to reauthorize The Great Lakes Restoration Initiative and appropriate the needed funds to support the effort. The Initiative is a by- partisan program that creates a coordinate system. between federal, state and local partners to protect the Great Lakes. There are multiple environmental issues addressed regarding protecting the Lakes addressed on their website.

After completing our doctorates we returned to Illinois and, along with others, formed the nonprofit the Friends of the Rock River to encourage citizen efforts to protect the Rock River. Later on we encouraged Frank Schier former owner of the Rock River Times to pursue his dream of creating the Rock River Trail Initiative to encourage people to enjoy the river and develop a greater appreciation of its scenic and ecological benefits. The effort continues under the leadership of co-coordinators: Greg Farnham and Therese Oldenburg.

The website is www.rockrivertrail. org. There are multiple trails to enjoy the natural beauty of the Rock River throughout the year.

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Government Notices

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LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE is hereby given that the Owen Township intends to contract for the following items and services; specifications are on file with Demandstar.com.

Project Scope:

Provide a new membrane roof system over an existing metal roof and two asphalt shingle roof replacements.

Bids will be opened online via Zoom. Link to the Zoom opening is provided on the cover page of the bid document. The Owen Township 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 Owen Township.

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. 25-01

Pre-Bid Conference: 10 am, March 5, 2025 at Owen Town Hall building at 4019 Latham Road, Rockford, IL 61103

Bid Opening: 2 pm, March 14, 2025 BY: Mark Smith, Trustee

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PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE FOR BID

Rock Valley College is receiving Bids for Paper: Special and Copier (Bid# 25-05). Bid documents with submittal instructions may be found on the College Website link: https://rockvalleycollege.edu/ about/college-information/ bid-information-and-vendors

Opening date and time for Bid#25-05 Paper: Special and Copier submissions will be March 26, 2025, at 2:00 P.M. All submittals must be mailed per Bid instructions. Specific questions may be directed to: Rhonda Yaun, Purchasing Coordinator Rock Valley College r.yaun@rockvalleycollege.edu 25967R TRRT 2/26

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LEGAL NOTICE

The Board of Education, School District No. 205, Winnebago and Boone Counties, Illinois, will receive on or before 2:00 PM (CST), Thursday, March 20, 2025 sealed submittals for IFB No. 25-04 HVAC Inspection, Analysis and Preventive Maintenance, terms to be in accordance with specifications which may be reviewed at the Board of Education Office, 501 Seventh St., 6th floor conference room, Rockford, Illinois. All names of offerors submitting will be publicly read at that time and place. All offers submitted shall be valid for a period of at least sixty (60) days from the date of set for receipt of offers. The Board of Education reserves the right to accept or reject any or all offers. Package request forms are available on the District’s website, rps205. com. Vendors registered with Bonfire can download packages at no cost from their web-site –https://rps205.bonfirehub.com/ portal/?tab=openOpportunities

Dated this 27th day of February 2025, Board of Education in and for the School District of Rockford, Illinois.

Dane Youngblood Director of Purchasing 25968R TRRT 2/26

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n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO, ILLINOIS, IN THE MATTER OF THE WINNEBAGO COUNTY CASE NO. 2024 FA 493 NOTICE TO JOSHUA L. BRANSON and ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN TAKE NOTICE that a Petition to Establish Parent and Child Relationship and Petition for Temporary and Permanent Allocation of Parental Responsibilities – Decision Making, Parenting Time and to Restrict Parenting Time were filed in the Circuit Court of the 17th Judicial Circuit, Winnebago County, Illinois; NOW, THEREFORE, unless you, JOSHUA L. BRANSON, and ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, file your answer to the Petitions in the action or otherwise file your appearance therein, in the said Circuit Court of Winnebago County, in the City of Rockford, Illinois, on or before the 3rd day of March, 2025, a default may be entered against you at any time following that day, and a judgment order entered in accordance with the prayer of said Petition.

DATED: February 3, 2025

THOMAS A. KLEIN, Clerk of the Circuit Clerk

Attorney Laura M. Hunt One Court Place, Suite 102 Rockford, Illinois 61101 815.505.8571 25923R TRRT 2/26 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO THATCHER BLAKE CONDO ASSOCIATION INC., Plaintiff, vs. JASON BRENDEN and STEFANIE HOWARD, NON-RECORDED CLAIMANTS, UNKNOWN OWNERS and UNKNOWN TENANTS Defendants. No. 2025 CH 9 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION AS TO UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS

The requisite Affidavit for Publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to UNKNOWN OWNERS and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants in the above-entitled action, that a complaint for foreclosure and other relief has been commenced in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Illinois by said Plaintiff against you and other Defendants, praying for foreclosure of the Mechanics Lien dated November 11 ,2024 , and recorded on November 12, 2024, as Document No. 2024027859 on the premises legally described as follows:

Common Address: 2433 River Oaks Lane, Unit 5, Rockford, IL 61102

Tax I.D. No.: 11-34-206-015

Legal Description: Unit 5 in building 4 in Thatcher Blake Riverwalk Condominium as delineated on a Survey of Lots One (1), Two (2) ad Three (3) as designated upon Final Plat of Riverwalk Subdivision, part of the North Half (1/2) of Section 34, Township 44 North, Range 1 East of the Third Principal Meridian, the Plat of which Subdi-

vision is recorded in Book 47 of Plats on Page 186 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois: (hereinafter referred to as “parcel”), which survey is attached as Exhibit “d” to the Declaration of Condominium recorded in the office of the Recorder of Deeds of Winnebago County, Illinois as Document No. 200700762217, as amended from time to time, together with its undivided percentage interest in said parcel (excepting from said parcel all property and space compromising all the units thereof as defined and set for in said Declaration and survey); situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois

The lienor of said Mechanics Lien is: THATCHER BLAKE CONDO ASSOCIATION, INC.

The owner of record is: JASON BRENDEN.

NOW, THEREFORE, unless you, NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS and UNKNOWN OWNERS, Defendants, file your answer to the complaint for foreclosure in this cause or otherwise make your appearance therein in the Circuit Court of the 17th Judicial Circuit, Winnebago County, Illinois, held in the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 W. State St., Rockford, IL 61101, on or before May 7, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. which is thirty (30) days after the last date of publication, default may be entered against you and each of you at any time after that day and a judgment for foreclosure entered in accordance with the prayer of the complaint for foreclosure.

Thomas A. Klein, Circuit Clerk

Elizabeth M. Groncki-Boger (6283004) Attorney for Plaintiff DERANGO & CAIN, LLC

120 W. State Street, Suite 303 Rockford, Illinois 61101 (815)962-5490

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STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO

This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a energy consultant business in said County and State under the name of Renewable Energy Solutions at the following post office addresses: 1720 Eastmoreland Ave., Rockford, IL 61108; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Danielle Angelica Mrozek SIGNED: Danielle Angelica Mrozek 2/10/25

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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 online resale business in said County and State under the name of Alexander’s Last Mercantile at the following post office addresses: 5064 Talaton St., Loves Park, IL 61111; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Julie Ann Last SIGNED: Julie Ann Last 2/10/25

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 10th day of February, A.D. 2025. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Deputy Clerk 25957R TRRT 3/5 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 audio business in said County and State under the name of Honest Audio LLC at the following post office addresses: 722 Hartford Ave., Rockford, IL 61102; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: David Matthew Roberts Jr. SIGNED: David Matthew Roberts Jr. 2/5/25

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 5th day of February, A.D. 2025. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Lisa Nolley, Deputy Clerk 25933R TRRT 2/26

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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 sole prioprietorship business in said County and State under the name of SFERAA at the following post office addresses: 336 Northway Park Rd., Unit 4, Machesney Park, IL 61115; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Marta Wasko

SIGNED: Marta Wasko 2/5/25

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

Lori Gummow, County Clerk Ariel Rosas, Deputy Clerk 25934R TRRT 2/26

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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 landscape services business in said County and State under the name of Andrew Hermann Landscape Construction at the following post office addresses: 3229 Freeport Rd., Rockton, IL 61072; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Andrew J Hermann

SIGNED: Andrew J Hermann 2/5/25

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 5th day of February, A.D. 2025. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Ariel Rosas, Deputy Clerk 25935R TRRT 2/26

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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 none emergency medical transportation business in said County and State under the name of Better Health None Emergency Medical Transportation at the following post office addresses: 1443 West Jefferson St., Rockford, IL 61101; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Rodney Eric Smith

SIGNED: Rodney Eric Smith 2/6/25

Subscribed and sworn (or

affirmed to) before me, this 6th day of February, A.D. 2025. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Krystal Soto, Deputy Clerk 25936R TRRT 2/26

n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS, CIRCUIT COURT

WINNEBAGO COUNTY

PUBLICATION NOTICE OF COURT DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE (ADULT) Request of:

JAMES LEE MORRIS, Current Name Case Number 2025-MR-28

There will be a court date on my Request to change my name from: James Lee Morris to the new name of: Cypress Forrest Wolf. The court date will be held: on March 26, 2025 at 10:00 a.m., at 400 W. State St., Rockford, IL, Winnebago County, in Courtroom # 426. /s/ James Lee Morris Current Name 25955R TRRT 3/5

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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 event coordinator business in said County and State under the name of Em-Bel-Lish at the following post office addresses: 203 Kilburn Ave., Rockford, IL 61101; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Dasani Iman Hannah

SIGNED: Dasani Iman Hannah 2/11/25

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 11th day of February, A.D. 2025. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Deputy Clerk 25959R TRRT 3/5 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 and continuing training business in said County and State under the name of Precision Enterprise at the following post office addresses: P.O. Box 3007, Rockford, IL 61105; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Janina E. Freeman

SIGNED: Janina E. Freeman 2/11/25

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 11th day of February, A.D. 2025. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Deputy Clerk 25960R TRRT 3/5 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 cleaning business in said County and State under the name of KC Cleaning and Organizing at the following post office addresses: 6037 Banbridge Drive, Roscoe, IL 61073; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Katherine Elizabeth Cook

SIGNED: Katherine Elizabeth Cook 2/11/25

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 11th day of February, A.D. 2025. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Krystal Soto, Deputy Clerk 25961R TRRT 3/5

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 RUTH E. MOATE, Decedent. Case No. 2025-PR-0000024

CLAIM NOTICE

NOTICE is given of the death of Ruth E. Moate. Letters of Office were issued on January 24, 2025 to Sidney Moate, 5881 Latham Road, Rockford, IL 61101, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is Ray A. Ferguson of 216 North Court Street, Rockford, IL 61103. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before August 12, 2025 that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975 as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred. Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk-Probate Division at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois, or with the estate legal representatives, or both.

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

DATED: February 5, 2025 /s/ Sidney Moate

Sidney Moate, Administrator Name: ATTORNEY RAY A. FERGUSON Attorney Number: #3127102 Attorney for Estate Address: 216 North Court Street City: Rockford, IL 61103 Telephone: 815-489-9500 25925R TRRT 2/26 n n n

ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION

STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO

This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a food business in said County and State under the name of Johnny’s Pound Cakes & Catering at the following post office addresses: 7306 Ashton Villa, Rockford, IL 61107; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Johnny Farris Senter

SIGNED: Johnny Farris Senter 2/12/25

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 12th day of February, A.D. 2025. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Ariel Rosas, Deputy Clerk 25962R TRRT 3/5 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 construction business in said County and State under the name of Brien Exteriors at the following post office addresses: 5922 Targee Trail, Roscoe, IL 61073; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Joseph Edward Brien

SIGNED: Joseph Edward Brien 2/13/25

Subscribed and sworn (or

affirmed to) before me, this 13th day of February, A.D. 2025. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Lisa Nolley, Deputy Clerk 25963R TRRT 3/5 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS, CIRCUIT COURT

WINNEBAGO COUNTY

PUBLICATION NOTICE OF COURT

DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE (ADULT)

Request of:

MADELINE RUTH MCINTOSH, Current Name Case Number 2025-MR-55

There will be a court date on my Request to change my name from: Madeline Ruth McIntosh to the new name of: David Rye Washington.

The court date will be held: on April 16, 2025 at 10:00 a.m., at 400 W. State St., Rockford, IL, Winnebago County, in Courtroom # 426. /s/ Madeline Ruth McIntosh

Current Name 25979R TRRT 3/12 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS, CIRCUIT COURT

WINNEBAGO COUNTY

PUBLICATION NOTICE OF COURT

DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE (ADULT)

Request of:

MICHAEL LAMAR JONES, Current Name Case Number 2025-MR-67

There will be a court date on my Request to change my name from: Michael Lamar Jones to the new name of: Kaziym Abdushakur Al Hanaf.

The court date will be held: on April 17, 2025 at 10:00 a.m., at 400 W. State St., Rockford, IL, Winnebago County, in Courtroom # 426. /s/ Michael Lamar Jones

Current Name 25980R TRRT 3/12

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 arts management and consulting business in said County and State under the name of Epona Arts at the following post office addresses: 7162 Pomeroy Road, Rockton,. IL 61072; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Bridget Marie Fraser; Donald Alexander Fraser

SIGNED: Bridget Marie Fraser 2/18/25

SIGNED: Donald Alexander Fraser 2/18/25

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 18th day of February, A.D. 2025.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk Lisa Nolley, Deputy Clerk 25981R TRRT 3/12 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO MARK A. SAUER and RAQUEL SAUER, Petitioners, vs.

MATTHEW ISAAC FULTZ, minor, & MICHELLE M. SAUER, mother, & JOSEPH CELETTI, father, Respondents. CASE NO: 2024 AD 96 PUBLICATION NOTICE

The Affidavit for Publication having been filed and notice is hereby given to JOSEPH CELETTI that on the 24th day of June, 2024, MARK A. SAUER and RAQUEL SAUER filed a Petition for Adoption in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit

Court, Winnebago County, Illinois; that upon diligent inquiries, the Respondent, JOSEPH CELETTI cannot be found and personal service cannot be served upon him. Unless, you, the Respondent, file your Answer or otherwise make your appearance, in said cause, held in the Courthouse in Winnebago County, Illinois, or before the 14th day of March, 2025, default may be entered and an Order with reference to the adoption will be granted.

CLERK OF THE COURT, Winnebago County, Illinois

PREPARED BY:

ANTHONY A. SAVAIANO #2463105

Attorney for Petitioners 535 Loves Park Drive Loves Park, IL 61111 815/654-3060

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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 flooring business in said County and State under the name of Commercial Flooring Specialist at the following post office addresses: 837 Colonial Dr., Machesney Park, IL 61115; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Timothy Daniel Outzen

SIGNED: Timothy Daniel Outzen 2/19/25

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 19th day of February, A.D. 2025. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Angela Reina, Deputy Clerk 25982R TRRT 3/12 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 clean service business in said County and State under the name of Ms. Supreme Cleaning Service at the following post office addresses: 1007 S. Central Ave., Rockford, IL 61102; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Michael Anthony Manning

SIGNED: Michael Anthony Manning 2/19/25

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 19th day of February, A.D. 2025. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Lisa Nolley, Deputy Clerk 25983R TRRT 3/12 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 estate sales services business in said County and State under the name of Red Wagon Estate Sales at the following post office addresses: 6303 Park Ridge Road, Loves Park, IL 61111; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Henry Burl Phillips

SIGNED: Henry Burl Phillips 2/19/25

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 19th day of February, A.D. 2025. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Angela Reina, Deputy Clerk 25984R TRRT 3/12

n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO, STATE OF ILLINOIS KIRKLAND ACQUISITIONS LLC., Plaintiff(s), vs.

CHARLES H. HUDSON, MICHELE O. HUDSON, PRINCIPAL SERVICES TRUST

COMPANY SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO THE CHICAGO TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE, STATE OF ILLINOIS, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendant(s).

Case No. 25 FC 17 PUBLICATION NOTICE

The requisite Affidavit for Publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you: PRINCIPAL SERVICES TRUST COMPANY SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO THE CHICAGO TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE, NONRECORD CLAIMANTS and UNKNOWN OWNERS, Defendants in the above entitled suit, that said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Chancery Division, by the said Plaintiff, against you and other Defendants, praying for foreclosure of a certain Real Estate Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: LOT THIRTEEN (13) IN BLOCK TWO (2) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF HALSTEAD PARK, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 11, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN BOOK 16 OF PLATS ON PAGE 20 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE, SITUATED IN WINNEBAGO COUNTY, STATE OF ILLINOIS.

Tax Number: 11-11-227-012

commonly known as 3308 LOUISE ST, ROCKFORD IL, 61103; and which said Real Estate Mortgage was made by CHARLES H. HUDSON AND MICHELE O. HUDSON and recorded in the Office of the Winnebago County Recorder as Document Number 9725034; that Summons was duly issued out of the said Court against you as provided by law, and that the said suit is now pending.

Now, therefore, unless you, the said named Defendant, file your answer to the Complaint in the said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the office of the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, located at 400 W. STATE STREET, ROCKFORD, IL 61101, on or before March 21, 2025, default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said Complaint.

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

Attorney for Plaintiff

Ira T. Nevel

Timothy R. Yueill

Greg Elsnic

Aaron Nevel

Andrew Chu

175 North Franklin St. Suite 201 Chicago, Illinois 60606 (312) 357-1125

Pleadings@nevellaw.com KP # 24-03525

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

WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS

ROCKET MORTGAGE, LLC

F/K/A QUICKEN LOANS, LLC

F/K/A QUICKEN LOANS INC. Plaintiff, -v.TODD LUNDIN et al Defendant 2024-FC-0000216

NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 29, 2024, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on March 20, 2025, at the Advocus National Title Insurance, 973 Featherstone Rd, Suite 100, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at a public in-person sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT NINETEEN (19) AS DESIGNATED UPON PLAT NO. 1 OF MULFORD HIGHLANDS, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 9, TOWNSHIP 43 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 31 OF PLATS ON PAGE 5 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 4419 CALICO CIR, ROCKFORD, IL 61109 Property Index No. 16-09278-001

The real estate is improved with a residence.

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

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

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. 14-24-03721

Attorney ARDC No. 00468002

Case Number: 2024-FC-0000216

TJSC#: 45-402

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-0000216

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

WINNEBAGO COUNTYROCKFORD, ILLINOIS Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. PLAINTIFF Vs. Elzer Brown; Chicago Title Land Trust Company successor Trustee to the Chicago Trust Company; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants

DEFENDANTS No. 2024-FC-0000371 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: Elzer Brown Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants

That this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 721 Lexington Avenue Rockford, IL 61102 and which said Mortgage was made by: Elzer Brown the Mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for Webster Bank, National Association, as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Winnebago County, Illinois, as Document No. 0432861; and for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law and that the said suit is now pending. NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this Court, Thomas A. Klein

Clerk of the Circuit Court 400 West State Street, Room 108 Rockford, IL 61101 on or before March 21, 2025, A DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU AT ANY TIME AFTER THAT DAY AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRAYER OF SAID COMPLAINT.

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C.

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

DuPage # 15170

Winnebago # 531

Our File No. 14-24-07553

NOTE: This law firm is a debt collector.

I3261001

CASE NO. 2025-PR-45 CLAIM NOTICE

NOTICE is given of the death of PAUL CONDON, who died on December 19, 2024. Letters of Office were issued on February 12, 2025, to John Mark Condon, O N 315 Pleasant Hill Rd., Wheaton, IL 60187, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is Douglas R. Henry, of Barrick, Switzer, Long, Balsley & Van Evera, LLP, 6833 Stalter Drive, Rockford, Illinois 61108.

Claims against the Estate may be filed on or before August 19, 2025, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975 as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred.

Claims against the Estate may be filed in the Office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk, Probate Division at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois, or with the Estate legal representative, or both. Copies of claims filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office, Probate Division, must be mailed or delivered to the Estate legal representative and to their attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed.

Dated: February 13, 2025 /s/ John Mark Condon, Executor DOUGLAS R. HENRY - #6229426

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

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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 JANET MARIE DIESING, deceased No. 2025-PR-0000043

CLAIM NOTICE

Notice is given of the death of JANET MARIE DIESING, of Rockton, Illinois on June 6, 2024. Letters of office were issued on February 6, 2025 to LINDA LEE OLDENBURG, 1040 Gardner St., South Beloit, IL 61080, 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 Tuesday, August 19, 2025 which date is not less than six (6) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by section 5/18-3 of the Probate Act, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of any claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

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

WINNEBAGO COUNTY

PROBATE DIVISION

In The Matter of the Estate of: PAUL CONDON, Deceased.

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: DOROTHY STEWART, Deceased.

CASE NO. 2024 PR 70 CLAIM NOTICE

NOTICE is given of the death of DOROTHY STEWART. Letters of Office were issued on October 31, 2024 to Karen Stewart, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorneys for the estate are John M. Gilbert, Gilbert Law Offices P.C., 5010 N. 2nd Street, Loves Park, Illinois 61111.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before August 19, 2025 that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by 755 ILCS 5/18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975 as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date as stated above shall be barred.

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

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

JOHN M. GILBERT

Attorney for Administrator

Attorney John M. Gilbert 5010 N. 2nd Street

Loves Park, IL 61111

Phone(815)877-2500 Fax (815) 877-2300

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STATE OF ILLINOIS, CIRCUIT COURT WINNEBAGO COUNTY

PUBLICATION NOTICE OF COURT DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE (ADULT) Request of: SYDNEY-ERIN HOPE SHERMAN, Current Name

Case Number 2025-MR-46

There will be a court date on my Request to change my name from: Sydney-Erin Hope Sherman to the new name of: Sydney Ellen Jacoby. The court date will be held: on April 3, 2025 at 10:00 a.m., at 400 W. State St., Rockford, IL, Winnebago County, in Courtroom # 426. /s/ Sydney-Erin Hope Sherman Current Name 25932R TRRT 2/26

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: MICHAEL E. NELSON, Deceased.

CASE NO. 2024 PR 270 CLAIM NOTICE

NOTICE is given of the death of MICHAEL E. NELSON. Letters of Office were issued on November 4, 2024 to Donna Nelson, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorneys for the estate are John M. Gilbert, Gilbert Law Offices, 5010 N. 2nd Street, Loves Park, Illinois 61111.

not filed by the requisite date as stated above shall be barred.

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

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

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

Phone(815)877-2500 Fax (815) 877-2300

25948R TRRT 3/5 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY IN PROBATE In the Matter of the Estate of BETTY HODYNIAK

Deceased Case No. 2025-PR-000032

CLAIM NOTICE

NOTICE is given of the death of BETTY HODYNIAK of Rockford, Illinois. Letters of Office as Independent Administrator were issued on February 10, 2025, to CHERI WARD of 206 Wilson Ave. Machesney Park, IL 61115, who is the legal representative of the Estate, whose Attorney is Andrew J. Mertzenich of the Law Office of Andrew J. Mertzenich, a Limited Liability Company, One Court Place, Suite 404, Rockford IL 61101.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before August 19, 2025, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 5/18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975, as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred. Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk-Probate Division at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois, or with the estate legal representative, or both. When a claim is filed with the representative but not with the Court, the representative may file the claim with the Court but has no duty to do so.

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

risdiction of the above Court over Defendants, UNKNOWN OWNERS and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS of the real estate described in the Complaint filed herein.

2. Said named Defendants, UNKNOWN OWNERS and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS cannot be found on diligent inquiry so that process cannot be served upon them.

3. The last known address of Defendants is: 4104 Pinecrest Rd., Rockford, IL 61107

4. The present place of residence of the other said Defendants, including UNKNOWN NECESSARY PARTIES, UNKNOWN OWNERS and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, are unknown to Plaintiff and Plaintiff’s attorneys.

5. This Affidavit is made upon information and belief.

6. The clerk of this Court is requested to publish or allow Plaintiff to publish and mail a Notice of Pendency of Action in accordance with 735 ILCS 5/2-207 and 735 ILCS 5/151502(c) and to mail copies of such Notice in accordance with 735 ILCS 5/2-206.

CERTIFICATION

Under penalties as provided by law pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/1-109, the undersigned certifies that the statements set forth in this instrument are true and correct, except as to matters therein stated to be on information and belief and as to such matters the undersigned certifies as aforesaid that he verily believes the same to be true.

Dated: February 7, 2025 /s/ G. Michael Scheurich G. Michael Scheurich G. Michael Scheurich #2479869 GUYER & ENICHEN, P.C. 2601 Reid Farm Road, Suite B Rockford, Illinois 61114 (815)636-9600 25950R TRRT 3/5 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: MARWOOD D. ALLEN, Deceased. Case No. 2025-PR-0000037 CLAIM NOTICE

NOTICE is given of the death of Marwood D. Allen. Letters of Office were issued on February 5, 2025 to Marwood E. Allen, 10324 Ventura Boulevard, Machesney Park, IL 61115, who is the legal Executor of the estate. The attorney for the estate is Nancy Grimme Schilling, Schilling Law, LLC, 973 Featherstone Road, Suite 350, Rockford, IL 61107.

Fax: (815) 977-5742 nancyschilling@schilling-law.com

25951R TRRT 3/5 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO BRI-ANNA JACKSON, Petitioner, vs. DEQUION CHAPMAN, Respondent Case No.: 24 FA 635 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION TO: DEQUION CHAPMAN Take notice that a Petition for Allocation of Parental Responsibilities of minor child(ren) was filed in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Illinois, for the minor child named HARMONNEY CHAPMAN-BROWN. Now, therefore, unless you DEQUION CHAPMAN, file your answer to the Petition in this action or otherwise file your appearance therein, in the said Circuit Court of Winnebago County, in the City of Rockford, Illinois, on or before the 21st day of March, 2025 a default shall be entered against you on that day or after and a judgment in accordance with the prayer of said Petition shall be entered.

The next hearing for this case is scheduled for 1:15 p.m. on Thursday, March 6, 2025 in Courtroom 459. Dated: January 30, 2025 /s/ Bri-Anna Jackson, Petitioner 25956R TRRT 3/5 n n n

PUBLIC NOTICE

LEGAL NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN that ON OR AFTER Sunday, March 9, 2025 AT 10:00AM a sale by online auction will be held at www.StorageAuctions.com, to sell the articles stored in the following units to enforce a lien pursuant of the Self-Service Storage Facility Act, (770 ILCS 95/1 et. Seq.) against such articles for storage furnished at Everything Self Storage, 7243 Cherryvale N Blvd, Rockford, IL 61112 (815-205-0055). Unit A63/A83 - Cherrelle Pendelton.

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PUBLIC NOTICE

DATED: February 13, 2025.

LINDA LEE OLDENBURG

Independent Executor

Tobin, Ramon & Barber

Attorneys for Petitioner 530 South State Street; Suite 200 Belvidere, IL 61008-3711 (815) 544-0316 patti@tobinramon.com

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Claims against the estate may be filed on or before August 19, 2025 that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by 755 ILCS 5/18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975 as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim

Signed, Andrew J. Mertzenich (ARDC # 6330124) Attorney for Independent Administrator. 25949R TRRT 3/5 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO THE CLOISTERS OF FOREST HILLS CORPORATION, Plaintiff, vs. CAROLE COTTER, ALPINE BANK & TRUST CO. n/k/a MIDLAND STATES BANK, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants. CASE NO.: 2025-MR-0000058 AFFIDAVIT AS TO UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS BY PUBLICATION

The undersigned certifies the following:

1. This Affidavit is made pursuant to the provisions 735 ILCS 5/2-206 and 735 ILCS 5/15-1502(c), for the purpose of obtaining ju-

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before August 20, 2025, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975 as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk-Probate Division at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois, 61101, or with the estate 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 (10) days after it has been filed.

Dated: February 11, 2025 MARWOOD E. ALLEN, Executor By: Schilling Law, LLC By: Nancy Grimme Schilling Schilling Law, LLC By: Nancy Grimme Schilling 973 Featherstone Road, Suite 350 Rockford, Il 61107

Phone: (815) 977-5000

LEGAL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that ON OR AFTER Tuesday, March 4, 2025 AT 10:00AM a sale by online auction will be held at www.StorageAuctions.com, to sell the articles stored in the following units to enforce a lien pursuant of the Self-Service Storage Facility Act, (770 ILCS 95/1 et. Seq.) against such articles for storage furnished at Everything Self Storage, 7243 Cherryvale N Blvd, Rockford, IL 61112 (815-205-0055).

Unit A102 - Whitney Moore. Run Dates: 2/19/25, 2/26/25 25953R TRRT 2/26 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS, CIRCUIT COURT WINNEBAGO COUNTY

PUBLICATION NOTICE OF COURT

DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE (ADULT) Request of: RILEY GUY SISLER, Current Name Case Number 2025-MR-0000001 There will be a court date on my Request to change my name from: Riley Guy Sisler to the new name of: Riley Guy Bohn. The court date will be held: on April 2, 2025 at 10:00 a.m., at 400 W. State St., Rockford, IL, Winnebago County, in Courtroom # 412. /s/ Riley Guy Sisler

Current Name

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

CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE, LLC

Plaintiff vs. LINDSAY A. EMERY

Defendant 23 FC 408 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 20, 2025, at the hour 1:00 p.m., Intercounty’s Winnebago County office, 7210 East State Street, Rockford, IL 61108, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate:

LOT NINE (9) AND THE SOUTH HALF (1/2) OF LOT EIGHT (8) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF WINDSOR FOREST SUBDIVISION, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 45 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 26 OF PLATS ON PAGE 79 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS, THE NORTH LINE OF SAID TRACT BEING PARALLEL WITH AND 59 FEET PERPENDICULARLY DISTANT FROM THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT EIGHT (8); SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS.

P.I.N. 08-35-101-004.

Commonly known as 5403 MCFARLAND RD., LOVES PARK, IL 61111. The real estate is: single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: At sale, the bidder must have 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Law Offices of Ira T. Nevel, 175 North Franklin Street, Suite 201, Chicago, Illinois 60606. (312) 3571125. 23-02711

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3260439 P25913R TRRT 2/26

n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTYROCKFORD, ILLINOIS PennyMac Loan Services, LLC PLAINTIFF

Vs. Vincent P. Enna; United States of AmericaSecretary of Housing and Urban Development; Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Cari H. Enna; State of IllinoisDepartment of Revenue; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants; Amy L. Silvestri, as Special Representative for Cari H. Enna (deceased) DEFENDANTS No. 2025-FC-0000034 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION

NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Cari H. Enna Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants

That this case has been com-

menced in this Court against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 2354 25th St Rockford, IL 61108 and which said Mortgage was made by: Cari H. Enna the Mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for Northwest Bank of Rockford, as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Winnebago County, Illinois, as Document No. 20151018978; and for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law and that the said suit is now pending. NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this Court, Thomas A. Klein

Clerk of the Circuit Court

400 West State Street, Room 108 Rockford, IL 61101 on or before March 14, 2025, A DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU AT ANY TIME AFTER THAT DAY AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRAYER OF SAID COMPLAINT.

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C.

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

DuPage # 15170

Winnebago # 531

Our File No. 14-25-00102

NOTE: This law firm is a debt collector. I3260501 P25914R TRRT 2/26 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO, STATE OF ILLINOIS

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR SPECIALTY UNDERWRITING AND RESIDENTIAL FINANCE TRUST MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-BC2, Plaintiff(s), vs. DAVID MARTIN, THE HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK AS TRUSTEE FOR FRANKLIN MORTGAGE ASSET TRUST 2009-A, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendant(s). Case No. 24 FC 312 PUBLICATION NOTICE

The requisite Affidavit for Publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you: DAVID MARTIN, NONRECORD CLAIMANTS and UNKNOWN OWNERS, Defendants in the above entitled suit, that said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Chancery Division, by the said Plaintiff, against you and other Defendants, praying for foreclosure of a certain Real Estate Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: LOT FIFTEEN (15) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF WESTMINSTER SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 19, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 22 OF PLATS ON PAGE 146 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS.

Tax Number: 12-19-251-005 commonly known as 815 WESTCHESTER DR, ROCKFORD IL, 61107; and which said Real Estate Mortgage was made by DAVID MARTIN and recorded in the Office of the Winnebago County Recorder

as Document Number 0574338; that Summons was duly issued out of the said Court against you as provided by law, and that the said suit is now pending. Now, therefore, unless you, the said named Defendant, file your answer to the Complaint in the said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the office of the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, located at 400 W. STATE STREET, ROCKFORD, IL 61101, on or before March 14, 2025, default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said Complaint.

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

Attorney for Plaintiff Ira T. Nevel

Timothy R. Yueill

Greg Elsnic

Aaron Nevel

Andrew Chu

175 North Franklin St. Suite 201 Chicago, Illinois 60606 (312) 357-1125 Pleadings@nevellaw.com KP # 24-02646 I3260714 P25915R TRRT 2/26 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTYROCKFORD, ILLINOIS PHH Mortgage Corporation PLAINTIFF Vs. Juan M. Escobar; Reyna C. Maldonado; Cavalry SPV I, LLC; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants DEFENDANTS No. 2024-FC-0000055

NOTICE BY PUBLICATION

NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: Juan M. Escobar

Reyna C. Maldonado

Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants

That this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 2485 Eggleston Court Rockford, IL 61108 and which said Mortgage was made by:

Juan M. Escobar the Mortgagor(s), to Blackhawk State Bank, as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Winnebago County, Illinois, as Document No. 20101040089; and for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law and that the said suit is now pending.

NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this Court, Thomas A. Klein Clerk of the Circuit Court 400 West State Street, Room 108 Rockford, IL 61101 on or before March 14, 2025, A DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU AT ANY TIME AFTER THAT DAY AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRAYER OF SAID COMPLAINT.

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C.

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

DuPage # 15170

Winnebago # 531

Our File No. 14-24-00768

NOTE: This law firm is a debt collector. I3260635 P25916R TRRT 2/26

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

MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER, LLC

D/B/A PADDIO, A MISSOURI LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, Plaintiff(s), vs. JOHN WHITAKER, FOUR RIVERS SANITATION AUTHORITY, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendant(s).

Case No. 24 FC 296 PUBLICATION NOTICE

The requisite Affidavit for Publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you: JOHN WHITAKER, NONRECORD CLAIMANTS and UNKNOWN OWNERS, Defendants in the above entitled suit, that said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Chancery Division, by the said Plaintiff, against you and other Defendants, praying for foreclosure of a certain Real Estate Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: LOT ONE (1) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF MULFORDS WILDWOOD SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 34, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 27 OF PLATS, PAGE 9 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS.

Tax Number: 12-34-378-007 commonly known as 6363 MYRTLE LN ROCKFORD IL 61108; and which said Real Estate Mortgage was made by JOHN WHITAKER and recorded in the Office of the Winnebago County Recorder as Document Number 2022011709; that Summons was duly issued out of the said Court against you as provided by law, and that the said suit is now pending.

Now, therefore, unless you, the said named Defendant, file your answer to the Complaint in the said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the office of the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, located at 400 W. STATE STREET, ROCKFORD, IL 61101, on or before March 14, 2025, default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said Complaint.

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

Attorney for Plaintiff

Ira T. Nevel

Timothy R. Yueill

Greg Elsnic

Aaron Nevel

Andrew Chu

175 North Franklin St. Suite 201 Chicago, Illinois 60606 (312) 357-1125

Pleadings@nevellaw.com

KP # 24-02456

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

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff vs. AMANIAH R. DEAN; ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY; CITY OF ROCKFORD; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS

Defendant 24 FC 148

CALENDAR NOTICE OF SALE

2025, at the hour 1:00 p.m., Intercounty’s Winnebago County office, 7210 East State Street, Rockford, IL 61108, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: LOT 10 AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF CIRCUIT COURT COMMISSIONER’S PARTITION, ROCKFORD, IL, MAY, 1913, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 12 OF PLATS ON PAGE 35 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. P.I.N. 11-14-326-016. Commonly known as 1322 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 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: At sale, the bidder must have 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, 13010 Morris Road, Suite 450, Alpharetta, Georgia 30004. (708) 668-4410 ext. 52109. 24-194759 IJSC INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com

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n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, 400 WEST STATE STREET, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS

20 P 254

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to ROBERT OLIVER that on February 7, 2025 Christopher Berghoff, as Independent Administrator of the Estate of Edgar Oliver, Deceased, Winnebago County Case No. 2020-P-0000254 filed the FINAL REPORT with the Probate Court in the Winnebago County Court House, 400 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61101 in order that the estate be closed and the independent representative discharged. You have 42 days from the date of filing of the final report to file an objection to the final report with the court, or the independent administrator will be discharged and the estate closed. Jostock & Jostock, P.C. 150 North Michigan Avenue Suite 1230 Chicago, Illinois 60601 (312)236-4035

I3260736

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

WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS

PROBATE DIVISION

In the Matter of the Estate of: WALLACE G. DANIELSON Deceased.

No. 2024 PR 0000339 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of WALLACE G. DANIELSON. Letters of Office were issued on January 24, 2025, to Melody A. Bragg of 619 Lawn Drive, Loves Park, Illinois 61111, who is the Independent Executor of the Estate. The attorney for the Estate is James M. DiVerde, Jr., of HARDYMAN | DIVERDE, 124 N. Water Street, Suite 100, Rockford, Illinois 61107.

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 20,

Any claims against the Estate may be filed on or before August 12, 2025, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing

or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975 as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred.

Claims against the Estate must be filed with the Office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk-Probate Division at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61101. E-filing is now mandatory for documents in civil cases with limited exemptions. To e-file, create an account with an e-filing service provider. Visit https://efile. illinoiscourts.gov/ service-providers.htm to learn more and to select a service provider. If you need further help or have trouble e-filing, visit http://www.illinoiscourts.gov/ FAQ/gethelp.asp. or talk with your local circuit clerk’s office. Copies of claims filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office - Probate Division, must be mailed or delivered to the Estate legal representative and to his attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed.

DATED: February 12, 2025 Melody A. Bragg, Independent Executor Attorney James M. DiVerde, Jr.ARDC# 6312675 HARDYMAN | DIVERDE 124 N. Water Street, Suite 100 Rockford, Illinois 61107 (815) 964-8888 jdiverde@hardymandiverde.com Attorneys for the Estate of WALLACE G. DANIELSON, Deceased 25927R TRRT 2/26 n n n PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS LAURO ZARCO, Petitioner, v. INNOCENCIA ZARCO CERENO, Respondent. Case No: 2024 DN 470 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION YOU, INNOCENCIA ZARCO CERENO, ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that this case has commenced in this Court and is pending against you asking for a dissolution of marriage and other relief. UNLESS YOU FILE YOUR Response or otherwise file your Appearance in this case in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit of the 17th Judicial Circuit, Winnebago County, Illinois at 400 W. State Street, Rockford, Illinois, 61101 before Friday, April 4, 2025, or appear via Zoom in virtual Courtroom 455 of the Winnebago County Courthouse, Meeting ID # 852 9062 2072 or via telephone, (312) 626-6799, or (646) 558-8656, or (346) 248-7799 on March 11, 2025, at 2:30 p.m., A JUDGMENT BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THIS COMPLAINT. Prepared by: Alexis Simmons, Simmons Law, LLC, 1 Court Place Ste 202, Rockford, IL 61101, (815) 570-9662, alexis@simmonslaw.org. 25930R TRRT 2/26 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: ROBERT E. WAGNER, Deceased. Case No. 2025 PR 10 CLAIM NOTICE

NOTICE is given of the death of ROBERT E. WAGNER Letters of Office were issued on February 5, 2025, to PATRICK WAGNER, as Independent Administrator with the Will Annexed, who is the Legal Representative of the Estate. The attorney for the Estate is Paul S. Godlewski, One Court Place, Suite 301, Rockford, IL 61101.

Claims against the Estate may be filed on or before August 14, 2025, that date being at least six [6] months from the date of first publication, or within three [3] months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by 755 ILCS 5/18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975 as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date as stated above, shall be barred.

Claims against the Estate may be filed in the office of the Winnebago County Circuit ClerkProbate Division at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 West State Street, Rockford, IL, 61101 or with the Estate, legal representative, or both.

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

Dated: February 12, 2025

PATRICK WAGNER Independent Administrator with the Will Annexed

PREPARED BY PAUL S. GODLEWSKI Attorney for the Estate One Court Place, Suite 301 Rockford, IL 61 101 815/964-0058

ARDC - 0977837 service at: psglegal@aol.com 25928R TRRT 2/26 n n n To:

Custom Designed Cabinetry & Construction, Inc.; Custom Designed Cabinetry & Construction, Inc., c/o John D. Lanpher-Registered Agent; Custom Designed Cabinetry & Construction, Inc., Jeffrey W. Losinske-President; Custom Designed Cabinetry & Construction, Inc., Suzann Losinske-Secretary; BMO Harris Bank Association, as Successor to M & I Marshall & Ilsley Bank; Mid-States Concrete Products Co.; Jeffrey W. Losinske; State of Illinois, c/o Department of Employment; State of Illinois, c/o Department of Revenue; Teller, Levit & Silvertrust, P.C.; occupants or persons in actual possession of real estate hereinafter described; County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois; unknown owners and parties interested in said real estate.

TAX DEED NO. 2025-TX-0000079 Filed February 7, 2025 TAKE NOTICE

County of Winnebago

Date Premises Sold or Forfeited: October 25, 2022

Certificate No. 2021-00061

Sold or Forfeited for General Taxes of 2021

Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) (Not Applicable) Special Assessment Number (Not Applicable)

Warrant No. (Not Applicable)

Inst. No. (Not Applicable)

THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES

Property Address (as identified on the most recent tax bill, if available): Park Avenue, South Beloit, IL 61080

Legal Description or Property

Index No. 04-05-406-003

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 June 27, 2025.

The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6-month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures

or tax sales. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming.

This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right of possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before June 27, 2025.

This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, 400 W. State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61101 on July 25, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. in Courtroom 412.

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 June 27, 2025 by applying to the County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois at the Office of the County Clerk in Rockford, Illinois.

For further information contact the County Clerk

Address: 404 Elm Street, Suite 101, Rockford, Illinois 61101 Telephone: (815) 319-4253 Schilling Law, LLC Nancy Grimme Schilling, #6243033 973 Featherstone Road, Suite 350 Rockford, IL 61107 (815) 977-5000 ONWISCO, LLC Purchaser or Assignee

Dated February 7, 2025 25929R TRRT 2/26 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: PATRICIA ANN JAMES, Deceased. CASE NO. 2025-PR-41 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of PATRICIA ANN JAMES. Letters of Office were issued on February 7, 2025 to Julie Salyer and Jennifer Matzl, Co-Executors, who are the legal representatives of the estate. The attorney for the estate is Thomas G. Ruud, Thomas G. Ruud & Associates, P.C., 318 N. 1st St., Rockford, IL 61107.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before August 12, 2025, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by 755 ILCS 5/18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975 as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date as stated above shall be barred.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Winnebago County Circuit ClerkProbate Division at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 W. State Street, Rockford, IL, or with the estate’s legal representative, or both. Copies of claims filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office - Probate Division must be mailed or delivered to the estate’s legal representative and to her attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed.

Dated: February 10, 2025 /s/Julie Sayler and Jennifer Matzl, Co-Executors

Prepared by: Thomas G. Ruud #6188190 318 N. 1st St Rockford, IL 61107 (815) 961-9100 Tom@TRuudlaw.com

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

WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS

U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR RCF 2 ACQUISITION TRUST

Plaintiff, -v.-

ZIGMUNT JABLONSKI et al

Defendant 2024-FC-0000282

NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 6, 2025, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on March 26, 2025, at the Advocus National Title Insurance, 973 Featherstone Rd, Suite 100, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at a public in-person sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:

THE WEST FIFTY (50) FEET OF THE EAST ONE HUNDRED FIFTY (150) FEET OF LOTS EIGHTEEN (18), NINETEEN (19) AND TWENTY (20) IN BLOCK ONE (1) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF MANNING SUBDIVISION, PART OF THE WEST HALF (1/2) OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 15, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 8 OF PLATS ON PAGE 8 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS.

Commonly known as 1423 -1425 ARTHUR AVENUE, ROCKFORD, IL 61103

Property Index No. 11-15303-015

The real estate is improved with a residence.

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

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

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. 14-24-03824

Attorney ARDC No. 00468002

Case Number: 2024-FC-0000282

TJSC#: 45-456

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-0000282 I3261232 P25965R TRRT 3/12 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO DUBUQUE BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, a division of HTLF Bank, Plaintiff, vs. SEAN K. KINGSBURY; UNKNOWN OWNERS and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants. Case No. 2025-FC-0000077 PUBLICATION NOTICE

The requisite Affidavit for Publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you, UNKNOWN OWNERS and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants in the above-entitled cause, that the above-entitled Mortgage Foreclosure action was filed on February 14, 2025, 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: Sean K. Kingsbury.

4. A legal description of the real estate sufficient to identify it with reasonable certainty is as follows: THE EASTERLY FIFTY-FIVE (55) FEET OF LOT ONE HUNDRED SIXTY-SIX (166) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF EASTWOOD AND STOCKBURGER’S SECOND SUBDIVISION OF LOVES PARK, WHICH PLAT IS RECORDED IN BOOK 12 OF PLATS, PAGE 1 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS, THE WESTERLY LINE OF SAID TRACT BEING PARALLEL WITH THE EASTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT; SITUATED IN WINNEBAGO COUNTY, STATE OF ILLINOIS. PIN: 11-12-203-023

5. A common address or description of the location of the real estate is as follows: 230 Pearl Ave, Loves Park, Illinois 61111

6. An identification of the Mortgage sought to be foreclosed is as follows:

a. Name of Mortgagor: Sean K. Kingsbury b. Name of Mortgagee: Dubuque Bank and Trust Company, a division of HTLF Bank, c. Date of Mortgage: April 4, 2008 d. Date of Recording: May 6, 2008 e. County Where Recorded: Winnebago County f. Recording Document Identification: Document No. 200800821791

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 W State St, Rockford, IL 61101, on or before March 28, 2025 (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: Alexander C. Meyer, Attorney for Plaintiff RENO & ZAHM LLP

Alexander C. Meyer (#6347643) 2902 McFarland Road, Suite 400 Rockford, IL 61107 (815) 987-4050 acm@renozahm.com

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE:

The following self-storage Cube contents containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by CubeSmart Asset Management, LLC as Agent for Owner # 6146, 7511 Vandiver Road, Rockford, Illinois 61112 to satisfy a lien on March 20,2025 at approx. 11:00 AM at www.storagetreasures.com.

Cube A5 Cherrelle Pendelton; Cube B13 Cornelius Henneman; Cube O1 Austin Telfair.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE:

The following self-storage Cube contents containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by CubeSmart Asset Management, LLC as Agent for Owner #5754, 3780 E. State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61108 to satisfy a lien on March 20,2025 at approx. 11:00 AM at www.storagetreasures.com.

Cube 64 Luis Cervantes; Cube 134 Tasha Brown; Cube 144 September Hannah; Cube 159 Maria Carlos; Cube 172 Jeremiah Gardner; Cube 205 Elizabeth Crass; Cube 257 Stephanie Corder; Cube 302 Katherine Day; Cube 351 Randall Lape.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE:

The following self-storage Cube contents containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by CubeSmart Asset Management, LLC as Agent for Owner # 6150, 4548 American Road Rockford, Il 61109 to satisfy a lien on March 20,2025 at approx. 11:30 AM at www. storagetreasures.com. Cube A34 Nehemiah Pruitt; Cube 1154 Megan Awe; Cube 1419 Dominique Jones; Cube 2448 Lance Harper; Cube 2609 Donna Dahl; Cube 2635 Bernice Edmonson; Cube 3610 Liliana Pedersen; Cube 4289 Donell Smith; Cube 4291 Christopher Bass; Cube 6607 David Eddy.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE:

The following self-storage Cube contents containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by CubeSmart Asset Management, LLC as Agent for Owner #6153, 4560 Stenstrom Road, Rockford, Illinois 61109 to satisfy a lien on March 20,2025 at approx. 11:30 AM at www.storagetreasures.com. None.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE:

cash by CubeSmart Asset Management, LLC as Agent for Owner # 6152, 3015 N. Main, Rockford, Illinois 61103 to satisfy a lien on March 20,2025 at approx. 12:00 PM at www.storagetreasures.com.

Cube A17 Jessika Kotthaus; Cube A37 Talicia Pearce; Cube A39 James Gaddie; Cube A204 Christina Antczak; Cube B74 Patricia StanfordPatton; Cube B80 Jennifer Williams; Cube B88 Nichole Kempthorne; Cube B89 Dylan Dorris; Cube B98 Jeffrey Voelker; Cube B107 Jaquila Baker; Cube B115 Shasta Alonzo; Cube B117 Keith Anderson; Cube B127 Charlie Ortiz; Cube B160 Jasmein Robinson; Cube B208 Dalton Pobanz; Cube B265 Kenneth Prunty; Cube B267 Patricia Davis; Cube B333 Cheria Mcgee.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE:

The following self-storage Cube contents containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by CubeSmart Asset Management, LLC as Agent for Owner #6151, 6210 Forest Hills Road, Loves Park, Illinois 61111 to satisfy a lien on February 20,2025 at approx. 12:30 PM at www.storagetreasures.com. Cube 307 Aphrodite Mecklenburg; Cube 409 Nicholas Woolery; Cube 445 Marion Frye.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE:

The following self-storage Cube contents containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by CubeSmart Asset Management, LLC as Agent for Owner # 6148, 4300 Interstate Blvd, Loves Park, Illinois 61111 to satisfy a lien on March 20, 2025 at approx. 1:00PM at www.StorageTreasures.com. Cube 104 Montel Technologies; Cube 113 Clay Elliott; Cube 175 John Holar; Cube 199 Dawn Cunnigham; Cube 358 Michael McGary; Cube 339 Pauline Myers. Run dates: 2/26 & 3/5/2025 25970R TRRT 3/5 n n n

STATE OF ILLINOIS

COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO

SS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:

LOUIS L. LEE

Deceased, CASE NO. 2024 PR 287 CLAIM NOTICE

NOTICE is given of the death of LOUIS L. LEE. Letters of Office were issued on December 13, 2024, to HELEN C. LEE, c/o 7124 Windsor Lake Parkway, Loves Park, IL 61111, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is JEREMY RAMSEY, 7124 Windsor Lake Parkway, Loves Park, IL 61111. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before August 30, 2025, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975, as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred.

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

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

DATED: February 19, 2025 HELEN C. LEE

Name: JEREMY RAMSEY

The following self-storage Cube contents containing household and other goods will be sold for

ARDC Number: # 6276765

Attorney for Estate Address: 7124 Windsor Lake

Parkway Loves Park, IL 61111

Telephone: (815) 988-4364

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NOTICE BY PUBLICATION

In the Interest of:

LIAM JAVIER DE LA VEGA MEDINA, A Minor.

CASE NO: 2025-AD-21 TO CARLOS AND ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:

Take notice that on the 18th day of February, 2025, 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 14th day of April, 2025 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 19th day of February, 2025.

Thomas Klein Clerk of the Circuit Court ERIN L. NASH #6304953

Nash Law Office, P.C. 4615 East State Street, Suite 201 Rockford, IL 61108 (815) 397-7500

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n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO PROBATE DIVISION ESTATE OF: FRED C. KARBERG, Deceased. No. 2025-PR-39 CLAIM NOTICE

NOTICE is given of the death of FRED C. KARBERG. Letters of Office were issued to Beth A. Karberg, 1881 Sherwood Dr SW, Beloit, WI 53511, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is Rodney W. Kimes, 419 Main St., PO Box 537, Pecatonica, IL 61063.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the Circuit Clerk’s office, Winnebago County Courthouse, Rockford, Illinois, with the representative or both on or before the 26th day of August, 2025, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by §18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and to the attorney within ten days after it has been filed.

DATED: February 18, 2025

Beth A. Karberg, Executor of the Estate of FRED C. KARBERG

Rodney W. Kimes, #6211305 rkimes@bolgrienlaw.com

BOLGRIEN, KOEPKE & KIMES, LLC 419 Main Street P.O. Box 537 Pecatonica, IL 61063 608-365-7702

25973R TRRT 3/12 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 April 04 2025 at approximately 7pm CST. Boxed Up Self Storage – Rockford 2685 Sandhutton Ave, Rockford, IL 61109-1788

Unit #-Tenant #1030 - Lewis, Felicia; #1102 - Saabatmandi, Kazem. Boxed Up Self Storage –Loves Park 1511 E. Riverside Blvd, Loves Park, IL 61111-4742

Unit #-Tenant #1510 - Huggins, Raven. Boxed Up Self Storage –Machesney Park 7171 Mitchell Rd, Machesney Park, IL 61111-7400

Unit #-Tenant #99 - Santos, George. Boxed Up Self Storage –North Mulford 4050 North Mulford Road, Loves Park IL 61111

Unit #-Tenant #304 - Purifoy, James; #529 - McGhee, Deandre; #402 - Baskin, Nicholas. 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.

25974R TRRT 3/5 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF: BRUCE RILEY, Deceased. Case No. 2025 PR 22 CLAIM NOTICE

NOTICE is given of the death of Bruce Riley. Letters of Office were issued on February 20, 2025, to Hope Riley of 624 Frances Avenue, Loves Park, IL 61111, as Independent Administrator for the Estate. The attorney of record for the Estate is Cristina Alvarez, 1111 South Alpine Road, Suite 704, Rockford, IL 61108. The estate will be administered without court supervision, unless under paragraph 28-4 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/28-4) any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the clerk. Claims may be filed on or before August 26, 2025, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of notice to any known creditor required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act of 1975 as amended (755 ILCS 5/18-3), whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated shall be barred.

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

Dated: February 21, 2025 Hope Riley Independent Adminstrator

Prepared by: Cristina Alvarez (ARDC 6345312) CANFIELD & McKENNA 1111 South Alpine Road, Suite 704 Rockford, IL 61108 (815) 968-7200 Cristina@CanfieldMcKennaLaw. com Service@CanfieldMcKennaLaw. com for service of documents only 25975R TRRT 3/12 n n n Rock ‘N’ Lock Self Storage 14339 Willowbrook Road South Beloit, IL 61080 (815) 489-7777

NOTICE OF SALE Rock ‘N’ Lock Self Storage,

located at 14339 Willowbrook Road, South Beloit, IL 61080, (815) 489-7777, will be selling the contents of the following self-storage units through an online auction available to the public at www. beloitauction.com. Online bidding will take place from February 25, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. through March 18, 2025, at 7:07 p.m. with the sale being deemed to occur at the conclusion of bidding.

Unit Number - Unit Size - Tenant Unit 704 - 10x10 - (Cheryl Lowery); Unit 733 - 5x10 - (Olton Dumas); Unit 842 - 10x20 - (Cheryl Lowery); Unit 907 - 10x10 - (Karl Olson);

Unit 908 - 10x10 - (Jackie Dionysius);

Unit 1010 - 10x10 (Collin Lopez);

Unit 1032 - 5x10 - (Everett Smith). 25976R TRRT 3/5 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: ROBERT L. KING CASE NO: 2025-PR-19 CLAIM NOTICE

NOTICE is given of the death of: ROBERT L. KING. Letters of Office were issued on January 21, 2025 to ROBIN R. RODRIGUEZ, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is Jeffry A. Dahlberg, 5130 N. Second St., Loves Park, IL 61111.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before August 26, 2025, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975 as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred.

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

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

Dated: February 10, 2025

ROBIN R. RODRIGUEZ Administrator

Attorney For Estate: JEFFRY A. DAHLBERG #6206776 5130 North Second St. Loves Park, IL 61111 815-877-2593

25977R TRRT 3/12 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY PROBATE DIVISION IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: ROBERT EDWARD ROGERS, Deceased. CASE NO: 2025 PR 38 CLAIM NOTICE

NOTICE is given of the death of ROBERT EDWARD ROGERS. Letters of Office of Executor were issued on February 7, 2025 to ASHLEY N. MENSAH AND MOLLY T. LEIGH, who are the legal representatives of the estate. The attorney for the estate is J. Laird Lambert, 4615 East State Street, Suite 201, Rockford, Illinois 61108.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before August 26, 2025, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to Creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975 as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred.

Claims against the estate

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

Copies of claims filed with the Circuit Clerk’s office must be mailed or delivered to the estate legal representative and to his or her attorney within ten (10) days of filing date.

Date: 2/26/25

ASHLEY N. MENSAH AND MOLLY T. LEIGH, LEGAL REPRESENTATIVES J. LAIRD LAMBERT 4615 East State Street, Suite 201 Rockford, IL 61108 (815) 316-2167 25978R TRRT 3/12 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTYIN PROBATE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JUDITH A. FREEDLUND, Deceased. Case No. 2025-PR-52 Will Case No. 2025-W-90 NOTICE TO CREDITORS THAT THE ESTATE OF JUDITH A. FREEDLUND HAS BEEN ADMITTED TO PROBATE Notice is given to creditors of the death of Judith A. Freedlund on December 26, 2024. Letters of Office were issued on February 14, 2025 to Catherine Ann Levandowski of 8187 Towermont Drive, Rockford, IL 61102 as Independent Executor, whose attorney of record is Mark C. Johnson, 321 W. State Street, Suite 301, Rockford, Illinois 61101. Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Circuit Clerk of Winnebago County located at 400 W. State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61101, or with the representatives, or both, on or before August 26, 2025, the date six months from the date of first publication on February 26, 2025, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representatives is required by § 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of the claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and the representative’s attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed.

Catherine Ann Levandowski, Independent Executor

Prepared By: Mark C. Johnson ARDC No. 6211240 Attorney for Petitioner 321 W. State Street, Suite 301 Rockford, IL 61101 25985R TRRT 3/12 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 cleaning service business in said County and State under the name of Vanessa’s Cleaning Services at the following post office addresses: 2411 Elm St., Rockford, IL 61102; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Vianca Vanessa Martinez; Odilon Claudio Diaz

SIGNED: Vianca Vanessa Martinez 2/10/25

SIGNED: Odilon Claudio Diaz 2/10/25

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 10th day of February, A.D. 2025. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Lisa Nolley, Deputy Clerk 25958R TRRT 3/5

n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF Winnebago - Rockford, ILLINOIS CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE, LLC

Plaintiff vs. LINDSAY A. EMERY Defendant 23 FC 408 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 20, 2025, at the hour 1:00 p.m., Intercounty’s Winnebago County office, 7210 East State Street, Rockford, IL 61108, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 08-35-101-004.

Commonly known as 5403 MCFARLAND RD., LOVES PARK, IL 61111. The real estate is: single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: At sale, the bidder must have 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Law Offices of Ira T. Nevel, 175 North Franklin Street, Suite 201, Chicago, Illinois 60606. (312) 357-1125. 23-02711

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3260439

P25913R TRRT 2/26 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. AMANIAH R. DEAN; ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY; CITY OF ROCKFORD; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendant 24 FC 148 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 20, 2025, at the hour 1:00 p.m., Intercounty’s Winnebago County office, 7210 East State Street, Rockford, IL 61108, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 11-14-326-016.

Commonly known as 1322 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 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: At sale, the bidder must have 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished

to check the court file to verify all information. For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, 13010 Morris Road, Suite 450, Alpharetta, Georgia 30004. (708) 668-4410 ext. 52109. 24-194759 IJSC

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com

I3260397

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

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n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS ROCKET MORTGAGE, LLC F/K/A QUICKEN LOANS, LLC F/K/A QUICKEN LOANS INC. Plaintiff, -v.- TODD LUNDIN et al Defendant 2024-FC-0000216

NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 29, 2024, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on March 20, 2025, at the Advocus National Title Insurance, 973 Featherstone Rd, Suite 100, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at a public in-person sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 4419 CALICO CIR, ROCKFORD, IL 61109 Property Index No. 16-09-278-001

The real estate is improved with a residence.

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

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

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

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. 14-24-03721

Attorney ARDC No. 00468002

Case Number: 2024-FC-0000216

TJSC#: 45-402

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-0000216 I3260960

P25938R TRRT 3/5 n

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR RCF 2 ACQUISITION TRUST Plaintiff, -v.- ZIGMUNT JABLONSKI et al Defendant 2024-FC-0000282

NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 6, 2025, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on March 26, 2025, at the Advocus National Title Insurance, 973 Featherstone Rd, Suite 100, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at a public in-person sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1423 -1425 ARTHUR AVENUE, ROCKFORD, IL 61103

Property Index No. 11-15-303-015

The real estate is improved with a residence.

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

representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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. 14-24-03824

Attorney ARDC No. 00468002

Case Number: 2024-FC-0000282

TJSC#: 45-456

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-0000282 I3261232

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Week of February 23 to march 1, 2025

Death Notices Horoscope

2/19/2025 67 Bonnett, Donita Rockford

2/18/2025 78 Thomas, Barry W Loves Park

2/18/2025 73 Larson, Scotty Rockford

2/18/2025 77 Ciaccio, Catherine E Rockford

2/17/2025 77 Tatman, Robert G South Beloit

2/17/2025 81 Klene, Billie Rockford

2/17/2025 94 Fay, Lawrence P Rockton

2/14/2025 98 Nelson, Clara Rockford

2/20/2025 81 Oehlke, Barbara Rockford

2/20/2025 49 Ayers, Michelle Rockford

2/20/2025 77 Johnson, Steven Rockford

2/20/2025 85 Dittman, Shirley K Rockford

2/20/2025 18 Martinez, Navi G Rockford

2/19/2025 73 Joseph, Sallie M Rockford

2/19/2025 71 Leonard, James Rockford

2/19/2025 80 Perry, Henrietta Rockford

2/19/2025 74 Hughes, Edward L Rockford

2/18/2025 86 Bruns, Paul C Rockford

2/18/2025 91 Buske, Laverne A Machesney Park

2/18/2025 87 Swanson, Paula Rockford

2/15/2025 62 Kwazdran, Aktanay A Rockford

2/14/2025 73 Lewers, Eugene Rockford

2/14/2025 70 Meunier, Paul M Rockford

2/14/2025 69 Lawrence, Daniel E Loves Park

2/14/2025 62 Reynolds, Timothy Rockford

2/20/2025 79 Rogers, Donald Roscoe

2/19/2025 67 Burton, Linda J Rockford

2/14/2025 94 Pell, Joyce M Loves Park

2/14/2025 87 Jenkins Sr, Norman L Rockford

2/14/2025 78 Duncan, Linda L Rockford

2/14/2025 54 Misher, Andrea R Rockford

2/20/2025 47 Bielefeldt, Martin R Rockford

2/20/2025 75 Nichols, Lawrence Rockford

2/17/2025 60 Dawson, Donise Rockford

2/16/2025 93 Howell, Donna M Roscoe

2/16/2025 57 Weber, Donald K Rockford

2/16/2025 71 Kuhlman, Terry Rockford

2/16/2025 97 Johnson, Genevieve Rockford

2/16/2025 79 Drozd, Jan Rockford

2/16/2025 79 Sherman, Kendalyn S Winnebago

2/16/2025 59 Adair, Brian Rockford

2/16/2025 92 Hensley, Geraldine M Rockford

2/16/2025 89 Janusevic, Thomas Rockford

2/15/2025 90 Hoffman, Dorothy Rockford

2/15/2025 76 Dittmar, Harry W Rockford

2/15/2025 36 Salemi, Anthony Rockford

2/15/2025 92 Dwan, Robert N Rockford

2/15/2025 85 Plucker, Esther L Rockford

2/15/2025 56 Kew, Lisa Rockford

2/20/2025 46 Gossett, Adam Rockford

2/17/2025 62 Dornink, Rickey Winnebago

2/17/2025 61 Hamilton, Ann M Rockford

2/19/2025 64 Ruffo, Marco F Rockford

2/19/2025 82 Cardenas, Arturo Rockford

2/17/2025 83 Rossate, Ronald Rockford

2/17/2025 70 Davis, James E Rockford

2/16/2025 100 Hollingsworth, Susie Rockford

2/16/2025 66 Floyd, John Rockford

2/16/2025 103 Sicotte, Jean A Loves Park

2/16/2025 76 Schroeder, Crystal A Rockford

2/15/2025 94 Walker, Patricia Rockford

2/15/2025 91 Spelman, James C Rockford

2/15/2025 94 Jones, Thurlow Rockford

2/15/2025 88 Wilson, Henry N Rockford

2/15/2025 66 Coleman, Gregory Rockford

2/15/2025 66 Earls, Diana South Beloit

2/19/2025 78 Streich, Diane L Roscoe

2/19/2025 71 Latin, Jerry L Rockford

2/18/2025 65 Balk, Dennis J Rockford

2/18/2025 94 Wenz, Bena M Rockford

2/14/2025 87 Storm, Thomas C Machesney Park

2/20/2025 76 Schocker, Catherine Rockford

2/20/2025 82 Fipof, Ida Rockford

2/17/2025 65 Starck, Mary B Loves Park

2/14/2025 63 Baker, Mark Rockford

2/14/2025 61 Parlapiano, Anthony J Loves Park

2/14/2025 85 Stenlund, Richard L Rockford

2/14/2025 52 Eskilson, Jennifer Rockford

2/14/2025 55 Peters, Mary C Pecatonica

2/20/2025 81 Foster, Jackson Rockford

2/18/2025 98 Gustafson, Arlene Rockford

2/17/2025 44 Slagle, Jason C Rockford

2/14/2025 92 Knaus, Shirley Rockford

2/18/2025 53 Johnson, Mershell Rockford

2/18/2025 84 Berthiaume, Virginia C Rockford

2/18/2025 89 Hildreth, Audrey Rockford

2/14/2025 81 Raab, Charles T Rockford

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

Crossword THEME: DANCE MOVES

Across

1. Mrs. in Germany

5. *Nae Nae’s partner

8. m in F = ma

12. Deadly sin

13. Hindu serpent deity

14. Blood line

15. State location of Miami University

16. Last word on radio

17. Best friend quality

18. *Sideways dance step

20. Buzzing pest

21. “That is” in Latin

22. Corvine bird’s sound

23. Omicron or Delta, e.g.

26. Verb derived from “wreath”

30. Although, for short

31. Demijohn

34. Kings of ____ band

35. Act against 37. Bruin legend Bobby

38. Southern cuisine pods

39. Cold war initials

40. Transmitted radio signal

42. French vineyard

43. Strong suits

45. Overnight flight

47. Like a dancer in The Royal Ballet company

48. Polynesian island country

50. Dracula’s bane

52. *Dancer’s gardening tool simulation

56. Cass Elliot and Michelle Phillips

57. Eon, alt. sp.

58. Reminiscent of certain hardwood, to sommelier

59. In a tilted position

60. Flower holder

61. Cartoon lightbulb

62. Police informer

63. Before, poetically

64. Koppel and Turner, e.g.

Down

1. Use cat o’nine tails

2. German industrial valley

3. “Heat of the Moment” band

4. Sir Thomas More’s

ARIES

Before diving into a big project, take a moment to unwind and have some fun. Celebrate your promotion in good company. Embrace new challenges with open arms!

TAURUS

The idea of embarking on a journey or adventure will ignite your sense of wonder. You’ll be able to free up the time and resources needed for a well-deserved vacation that promises a refreshing change of scenery and an escape from everyday life.

GEMINI

A disturbance is looming on the horizon. It will be the perfect opportunity to make some changes in your life and bring back your smile. Embracing change is the first step toward finding harmony in your life.

CANCER

Finding balance in your personal and professional life will require some give and take. After finalizing deals with potential clients or partners, get ready for exciting progress and positive outcomes.

LEO

This week is all about work. If you’re on the lookout for a new job, you’re likely to come across one that not only challenges you but also promises great prospects for your career growth.

VIRGO

If you’re feeling dissatisfied at work, you’ll make significant changes. This will help you secure a position that aligns with your dreams. You may find yourself in a management position or starting your own business.

LIBRA

Your home and family relationships need your attention. Once you’ve overcome these obstacles, you’ll be able to pave the way for stronger and more harmonious connections with your loved ones and your significant other.

SCORPIO

famous book

5. Actress Viola ____

6. ____ provocateur

7. Like some necessities

8. *Michael Jackson’s backward move

9. Maisie Williams on “Game of Thrones”

10. Immediately, to a doctor

11. Salt, in Mexico

13. Nine-day Christian devotion

14. Aquatic scum

19. Authoritative proclamation

22. “____ Me a River”

23. Pull strings

24. Not those

25. Comedy Central’s public humiliation

26. *a.k.a. caterpillar, with The 27. 9 a.m. prayer

28. Ancient

29. Follow as a consequence

32. Sturgeon output, pl.

33. Lingerie staple

36. *Serena

Williams’ Super Bowl LIX move (2 words)

38. Theater, to Socrates

40. Sis’ sibling

41. King’s mantle fur

44. Painter Max or Director Lubitsch

46. Armed gang member in India

48. Asparagus unit

49. What phoenix did

50. Numbers

51. Gulf V.I.P.

52. “Keep this information” button

53. Place a load on

54. Augmented

55. Swedish shag rugs

56. *Running ____

Getting a new electronic device can be exciting, but it can also bring up a lot of questions. You may make multiple trips to the store to get all the information you need and ensure you’re completely satisfied with your new purchase.

SAGITTARIUS

Embrace life with passion and excitement! You may receive a large sum of money, allowing you to indulge in some luxury. You’ll go on a trip or participate in an activity that will impress everyone around you!

CAPRICORN

It’s essential to take a break before diving into a big new project. Step away from your daily routine to help break up the monotony. You’ll find inner peace by speaking your mind.

AQUARIUS

You may be easily distracted this week, which could be a sign of fatigue. After you’ve taken a break and rested up, your creativity will shine, and everyone will be amazed by the masterpiece you create.

PISCES

At work, various matters will require your immediate attention. This will be the perfect opportunity to level up your organizational skills, which will boost your productivity and lower your stress levels.

signs this week: ARIES, TAURUS AND GEMINI

The luckiest

Crossword & Sudoku

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Across

1. Come to a halt

5. Stags and bucks

8. Slaps

12. Layers

13. Be indebted to

14. Feel a dull pain

15. Expanded

17. Garden produce

18. Fur wrap

19. Ironies

21. Indication of future events

23. Young bug

24. Beg

26. Carry with effort

28. Dads

32. Eating regimen

34. “____ Without My Daughter”

36. Dress for Caesar

37. Play a lute

39. Hair accessory

41. Plant

42. Inexperienced

44. Senses

46. Wreck

50. Horse’s sound

53. Fence bar

54. Look like

56. Florida Key, e.g.

57. Gal of song

58. Purple fruit

59. Dogs and gerbils

60. Old pronoun

61. Golfers’ pegs

Down

1. “____ Got a Way”

2. Kind of caterpillar

3. Bystander

4. Biblical song

5. Sty resident

6. Female sheep

7. Four-door auto

8. Environment

9. Cake froster

20. Topple sideways

22. Convent occupant

24. Some are personal

25. Command to Fido

27. Clump

29. Feasible

30. In the past

31. Witnessed

33. “Teenage Mutant Ninja ____”

35. Haul

38. Disfigure

40. Sangria ingredient

43. Most unsatisfactory

45. Attract

46. Fall in droplets

47. Lighten

48. Fine sand

49. Slangy affirmative

52. Does a tailor’s job

55.

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10. “How do I love ____?”

11. Tennis-game divisions

16. Folk dance

51. Sticky substance

Stallone’s

Rockford Area

GuideGo

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Burpee Museum

Franchesco’s Bridal Expo

Franchesco’s Ristorante

737 N. Main St. Rockford, IL 61103 burpee.org

815.282.3033

Friday, Feb. 28- Sunday, March 2

Visitors can explore the fascinating world of prehistoric life and neuro paleontology Feb 28 - March 2 The event features expert-led talks, interactive family workshops, Paleo Passport stations, and hands-on activities designed for all ages Guests can explore the museum’s exhibits, including Rockford’s own Jane the juvenile T. rex. Aspiring scientists and enthusiasts can connect with top paleontologists. Event hours are Friday from 5 to 7:30 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday from 10 a m to 5 p m General admission is $20, or $10 for members

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815.229.0800

Saturday, March 1

Brides-to-be won’t want to miss the ultimate wedding show at Franchesco’s on March 1 This one-day event brings together 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 Enjoy exclusive prizes and giveaways, plus a grand prize of $1,000 toward a wedding reception at Franchesco’s. Tickets are $10. Join the celebration from 12 - 3 p.m.

Rockford Vegan Chef Challenge Various Locations Rockford, IL veganchefchallenge.org

Saturday, March 1 - Monday, March 31

Rockford’s Vegan Chef Challenge is a month-long celebration of plant-based dining, featuring special vegan dishes at 14 restaurants across the area Local chefs will showcase creative menu items, offering diners the opportunity to explore new flavors and culinary techniques Participants can visit restaurants, try exclusive dishes, and share their experiences by voting, commenting, and posting photos. This event welcomes everyone, not just vegans, and aims to bring the community together through food. Participating restaurants can be found at veganchefchallenge org

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