National speculation helps ‘get more for the people of Illinois,’ Pritzker says
Governor won’t commit to serving full third term if reelected amid presidential rumors
By Ben Szalinski
Capitol News Illinois
bszalinski@capitolnewsillinois.com
SPRINGFIELD — Gov. JB Pritzker began his third campaign for governor on Thursday, but much of the buzz around his 2026 campaign announcement focused on 2028.
Pritzker made four stops around the state to launch his campaign, fielding questions about any future interest in the presidency and what is driving him to run for what would be a historic third term. In his final stop in Springfield on Thursday evening, he was toasting personally branded “JBeers” – his own craft beer product he unveiled at least year’s Democratic National Convention – with a group of about 100 people at a small event venue just outside the Capitol and talking about his motivations.
“Every day I’m going to wake up going forward thinking about what I am going to do that’s going to help the people of Illinois,” Pritzker told reporters in Springfield when asked how many years of a third term he would serve. “So that’s the reason I’m running for reelection, it’s why I announced today, it’s what I’m going to do every day going forward no matter what decision I make.”
The 60-year-old Democrat’s national profile has grown significantly over the last year. He was a finalist to be former Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate last July, and weeks later, introduced himself to the country on the stage of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. In the months since President Donald Trump took office, Pritzker has
emerged as one of his most vocal critics.
At news conferences throughout the state, Pritzker did not directly commit to serving a full four-year term if he is reelected and sidestepped questions about his rumored White House ambitions.
But while staying tight-lipped about what he thinks about his prospects in the 2028 presidential election, he said any decision he makes about his future would be Illinois-centric.
Speculation shows Pritzker ‘capable and competent’
In the meantime, Pritzker said he believed his inclusion in the national conversation is good for Illinois.
“When I ran for governor in the first place in 2017 and 2018, never, never could I have imagined that anybody would talk about me as the potential vice-presidential nominee or as a candidate for president of the United States,” Pritzker said.
While Republicans have frequently criticized the governor for his tendencies to criticize Trump rather than work with him to Illinois’ benefit, the governor spun his rising national profile as a positive.
“Having the state of Illinois’ leaders viewed as capable and competent and potentially able to run the entire country and being talked about in that way, allows us, I think, to get more for the people of Illinois because there’s an understanding that, you know, maybe in Illinois we’re doing the right things,” he said. “Maybe in Illinois we have leaders that can competently execute on what states really need.”
Pritzker said his experience last summer being vetted for the vice presidency has not played any role in the decisions he has made about his political
career.
Should Pritzker decide to run for president, an announcement would likely come at some point in 2027 during what would be the first year of his third term if he’s reelected.
Pritzker’s goal: ‘Protect’ Illinois and his legacy
Pritzker said at his announcement Thursday that his goal in 2026 is to preserve his legacy and “protect” the story of Illinois that’s been written under his leadership. Pritzker didn’t outline a bold vision for his third term but rather pledged to build off what he has already accomplished.
He said his third term would focus on grappling with artificial intelligence, addressing the rising cost of living, continued spending on infrastructure and growing the state’s economy.
Pritzker reflected on his decision to seek reelection despite growing challenges facing the state.
“I don’t shy away from a fight, and we’re going to have to protect the people of Illinois,” Pritzker told reporters in Springfield. “And I feel like we’re in a moment when backing away from public service when things are hard doesn’t feel right. So that’s one of the reasons I chose to run for reelection.”
Pritzker was asked whether he would have run had Trump not been elected last year.
“I think I would, but I have to say that in this moment, it feels like walking away is the wrong thing to do given who is in the White House and given how this administration is attacking people all across this country,” Pritzker said.
The governor must also choose a new running mate as Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton has decided to run for U.S. Senate. Pritzker said he will choose one by the end of July so his campaign can start circulating nominating petitions in early August. Pritzker said in Chicago that he is looking for someone with enough experience to take over as governor if required.
Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, may be an early front-runner for the job. Pritzker specifically referred to GordonBooth as qualified at a stop in East Peoria on Thursday when asked about potential running mates, WGLT reported. The assistant House majority leader has been in the General Assembly since 2009.
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Rockford Garden Walk
Council of Rockford Gardeners holds annual Free Garden Walk
From Council of Rockford Gardeners
The Council of Rockford Gardeners was founded in 1980. We are holding a year long celebration in honor of our 45th year of Garden Clubs, hosting Garden Walks and providing horticultural scholarships. With 4 separate clubs, Plantaholics (pm), Potpourri (am), Seedlings (pm) and Wildflowers (am) we boast one of the largest Garden Clubs in Illinois. Membership is open to any level of garden enthusiast, consult our website for further club information. Anyone is invited to join the fun!
For the last 2 years the Council of Rockford Gardeners Annual Free Garden Walk has been awarded “Best Garden
Walk” in Illinois by Garden Clubs of Illinois. We are greatly honored with this award and hope to continue hosting our Annual Free Garden Walk for another 45 years and more. This year’s Garden Walk is held on Wednesday, July 9th from 1pm to 8pm. Rain or shine, it’s always free to attend this great wholesome family event. This year we are showcasing 6 great gardens for you to visit at your leisure. The McQueary garden has been on the Walk before. It features a variety of picturesque sun and shade plants flanked by garden art with a cute garden shed as one of its many focal pieces. Next is the James garden which features a vast array of stunning hosta plants, with over
650 mature varieties and hundreds of seedlings. So, if you like hosta, well then this Holy Hosta Farm is an inspirational garden for you. Another repeat is the Holmes garden with a flair of a Spanish style estate scattered with a variety of unique trees and shrubs. There are several beautifully landscape water features throughout this tranquil property for you to see and enjoy.
On to the Kellar garden with their corner lot that looks more like a park than a neighborhood yard. Their court yard patio over looks a variety of exquisite plantings with some nicely placed seating areas inviting you for a quick rest while enjoying a peaceful view. Let’s dive into
the McClanahan garden next. This garden showcases not just 1 pond, but 2 beautifully landscaped ponds. The larger pond (it’s BIG) has a foot bridge that takes you to their Zen inspired outdoor tea house surrounded by the meditative beauty of their garden. Finally, we reach the Hess Garden which is a heavy hitter with its spectacular 270,000 pounds of rock work and its breathtaking water feature. This garden enhances nature’s glory to a different level all nestled into a quaint suburban backyard.
For more Garden Walk or Garden Club information please visit our website at www.councilofrockfordgardeners.org.
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Vatican
Pope Leo XIV marks feast day as Vatican launches campaign to help erase its $57-68 million deficit
By Nicole Winfield
Associated Press
ROME (AP) — Pope Leo XIV on Sunday celebrated a special feast day traditionally used by the Catholic Church to drum up donations from the faithful, with the Vatican under the first American pope rolling out a new campaign to urge ordinary Catholics to help bail out the deficit-ridden Holy See.
Leo celebrated Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica, marking the Feast of Saints Peter and Paul, during which he gave the pallium woolen stole to 54 new archbishops. He thanked donors who have contributed to the church, using the language of the publicity campaign to say their financial support was a sign of union with his young pontificate.
In churches around the world, Masses on the June 29 feast day often include a special collection for Peter’s Pence, a fund which both underwrites the operations of the central government of the Catholic Church and pays for the pope’s personal acts of charity.
Vatican American-style fundrais- ing pitch
With a promotional video, poster, QR code and website soliciting donations via credit card, PayPal, bank transfer and post office transfer, the Vatican is betting this year that an American-style fundraising pitch under the Chicagoborn Leo will do more to help keep the Holy See bureaucracy afloat and erase its 50 million to 60 million euro ($57-68 million) structural deficit.
The video features footage of Leo’s emotional first moments as pope, when he stepped out onto the loggia of St. Peter’s Basilica and later choked up as he received the fisherman’s ring of the papacy. With an evocative soundtrack in the background, the video superimposes a message, available in several languages, urging donations to Leo via the Peter’s Pence collection.
“With your donation to Peter’s Pence, you support the steps of the Holy Father,” it says. “Help him proclaim the Gospel to the world and extend a hand to our brothers and sisters in need. Support the steps of Pope Leo XIV. Donate to Peter’s Pence.”
Pope thanks donors
At the end of his noon blessing Sunday, Leo used the same language about his first steps to say the Peter’s Pence fund
is “a sign of communion with the pope and participation with his Apostolic Ministry.”
“From the heart, I thank those who with their gifts are supporting my first steps as the successor of St. Peter,” he said.
The fund has been the source of scandal in recent years, amid revelations that the Vatican’s secretariat of state mismanaged its holdings through bad investments, incompetent management and waste. The recent trial over the Vatican’s bungled investment in a London property confirmed that the vast majority of Peter’s Pence contributions had funded the Holy See’s budgetary shortfalls, not papal charity initiatives as many parishioners had been led to believe.
Between the revelations and the COVID-19 pandemic, which closed churches and canceled out the traditional pass-the-basket collection on June 29, Peter’s Pence donations fell to 43.5 million euros in 2022 — a low not seen since 1986 — that was nevertheless offset the same year by other investment income and revenue to the fund.
Donations rose to 48.4 million euros (about $56.7 million) in 2023 and hit 54.3 million euros (nearly $63.6 million) last year, according to the Peter’s Pence annual report issued last week. But the fund incurred expenses of 75.4 million euros ($88.3 million) in 2024, continuing the trend in which the fund is exhausting itself as it covers the Holy See’s budgetary shortfalls.
Vatican faces shortfall in pension fund
On top of the budget deficit, the Vatican is also facing a 1 billion euro (about $1.17 billion) shortfall in its pension fund that Pope Francis, in the months before he died, warned was unable in the medium term to fulfill its obligations.
Unlike countries, the Holy See doesn’t issue bonds or impose income tax on its residents to run its operations, relying instead on donations, investments and revenue generated by the Vatican Museums, and sales of stamps, coins, publications and other initiatives.
For years, the United States has been the greatest source of donations to Peter’s Pence, with U.S. Catholics contributing around a quarter of the total each year.
Vatican officials are hoping that under Leo’s pontificate, with new financial controls in place and an American math major running the Holy See, donors will be reassured that their money won’t be misspent or mismanaged.
“This is a concrete way to support the Holy Father in his mission of service to the universal Church,” the Vatican’s economy ministry said in a press release last week announcing the annual collection and new promotional materials surrounding it.
“Peter’s Pence is a gesture of communion and participation in the Pope’s mission to proclaim the Gospel, promote peace, and spread Christian charity.”
Survivor of Israel’s attack on Iran’s Evin prison describes a ‘slow death’ after 12-day war
By Sarah El Deeb
Associated Press
BEIRUT (AP) — Sayeh Seydal, a jailed Iranian dissident, narrowly escaped death when Israeli missiles struck Tehran’s Evin Prison, where she was held. She had just stepped out of the prison’s clinic moments before it was destroyed.
The June 23 strikes on Iran’s most notorious prison for political dissidents killed at least 71 people, including staff, soldiers, visiting family members and people living nearby, Iranian judiciary spokesman Asghar Jahangir said Sunday. In the ensuing chaos, authorities transferred Seydal and others to prisons outside Tehran — overcrowded facilities known for their harsh conditions.
When she was able to call her family several days ago, Seydal pleaded for help.
“It’s literally a slow death,” she said of the conditions, according to a recording of the call provided by her relatives, in accordance with Seydal’s wishes.
“The bombing by the U.S. and Israel didn’t kill us. Then the Islamic Republic brought us to a place that will practically kill us,” she said.
Activists fear Israel’s attacks will lead to crackdown
Iran’s pro-democracy and rights activists fear they will pay the price for Israel’s 12-day air campaign aiming to cripple the country’s nuclear program. Many now say the state, reeling from the breach in its security, has intensified its crackdown on opponents.
Israel’s strike on Evin — targeting, it said, “repressive authorities” — spread panic among families of the political prisoners, who were left scrambling to determine their loved ones’ fates. A week later, families of those who were in solitary confinement or under interrogation still haven’t heard from them.
Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi, a veteran activist who has been imprisoned multiple times in Evin, said that Iranian society, “to get to democracy, needs powerful tools to reinforce civil society and the women’s movement.”
“Unfortunately, war weakens these tools,” she said in a video message to The Associated Press from Tehran. Political space is already shrinking with security forces increasing their presence in the streets of the capital, she said.
Fears of a wave of executions
Many now fear a potential wave of executions targeting activists and politi-
cal prisoners. They see a terrifying precedent: After Iran’s war with Iraq ended in 1988, authorities executed at least 5,000 political prisoners after perfunctory trials, then buried them in mass graves that have never been accessed.
During Israel’s military campaign, Iran executed six prisoners who were sentenced to death before the war.
The Washington-based Human Rights Activists in Iran documented nearly 1,300 people arrested, most on charges of espionage, including 300 for sharing content on social media in just 12 days.
Parliament is fast-tracking a bill allowing greater use of the death penalty for charges of collaboration with foreign adversaries. The judiciary chief called for expedited proceedings against those who “disrupt the peace” or “collaborate” with Israel.
“We know what that means. That means show trials and executions,” said Bahar Ghandehari, director of advocacy and media at the New York-based Center for Human Rights in Iran.
Prisoners scattered after the strike
Evin Prison, located in an upscale neighborhood on Tehran’s northern edge, housed an estimated 120 men and women in its general wards, as well as hundreds of others believed to be in its secretive security units under interrogation or in solitary confinement, according to Human Rights Activists.
The prisoners include protesters, lawyers and activists who have campaigned for years against Iran’s authoritarian rule, corruption and religious laws including enforcement of Islamic attire for women. Authorities have crushed waves of nationwide protests since 2009 in crackdowns that have killed hundreds and jailed thousands.
The Israeli strikes hit Evin during visiting hours, causing shock and panic.
Seydal, an international law scholar who joined protest movements over the past two decades and has been in and out of jail since 2023, recounted to her family her near-brush with death in the prison clinic. The blast knocked her to the ground, a relative who spoke to Seydal said, speaking on condition of anonymity for fear of reprisals.
Visiting halls, the prosecutor’s office and several prisoner wards were also heavily damaged, according to rights groups and relatives of prisoners. One missile hit the prison entrance, where prisoners often are waiting to be taken
to hospitals or court.
“Attacking a prison, when the inmates are standing behind closed doors and they are unable to do the slightest thing to save themselves, can never be a legitimate target,” Mohammadi said. She was released in December when her latest sentence was briefly suspended for medical reasons.
During the night, buses began transferring prisoners to other facilities, according to Mohammadi and families of prisoners. At least 65 women were sent to Qarchak Prison, according to Mohammadi, who is in touch with them. Men were sent to the Grand Tehran Penitentiary, housing criminals and high-security prisoners. Both are located south of Tehran.
Mohammadi told AP that her immediate fear was a lack of medical facilities and poor hygiene. Among the women are several with conditions needing treatment, including 73-year-old civil rights activist Raheleh Rahemi, who has a brain tumor.
In her call home, Seydal called Qarchak a “hellhole.” She said the women were packed together with no hygiene care and limited food or drinkable water.
“It stinks. Just pure filth,” she said.
“She sounded confused, scared and very sad,” her relative said. “She knows speaking out is very dangerous for her. But also being silent can be dangerous for her.” On Sunday, Sayeh made another call to her family, saying she was briefly taken back to Evin to bring her belongings. The stench of “death” filled the air, her relative quoted her as saying.
The 47-year-old Seydal was first sentenced in 2023. In early 2025, her furlough was canceled, and she was assaulted by security and faced new charges after she refused to wear a chador at the prosecutor’s office.
A brother disappears
Reza Younesi’s father and younger brother, Ali, have been imprisoned at Evin for years. Now the family is terrified because Ali has disappeared.
Ali, a 25-year-old graduate of a prestigious technical university, was serving a 16-year sentence for “colluding to commit crimes against national security.” The sentence, widely criticized by rights groups, was reduced but the Intelligence Ministry launched a new case against him on unknown charges.
Days before the strike on Evin, Ali was dragged out of his ward and taken to an unknown location, according to
his brother.
After the strike, their father, Mir-Yousef Younesi, saw no sign of Ali as he and other prisoners were transferred to the Great Tehran Penitentiary. The father managed to get a call out to his family, in a panic.
Disappearances in Evin are not uncommon. Guards sometimes remove political prisoners from wards for interrogation. In some cases, they are sentenced in secret trials and executed. After the strikes, Swedish-Iranian academic Ahmadreza Djalali, sentenced to death in 2017, was transferred to an undisclosed location, according to Amnesty International, which expressed fear he could be executed.
Reza Younesi said the family lawyer was unable to find any information about his brother or the new charges.
“We are all worried,” he said, speaking from Sweden where he is an associate professor at Uppsala University. “When there is no information from a prisoner, this almost in all cases means that the person is under interrogation and torture.”
‘All hope is gone’
Mehraveh Khandan grew up in a family of political activists. She spent much of her childhood and teen years going to Evin to visit her mother, rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh, who was imprisoned there multiple times.
Her father, Reza Khandan, was thrown into Evin in December for distributing buttons opposing the mandatory headscarf for women.
Now living in Amsterdam, the 25-yearold Mehraveh Khandan frantically tried to find information about her father after the strike. The internet was cut off, and her mother had evacuated from Tehran. “I was just thinking who might die there,” she said. It took 24 hours before she got word her father was OK.
In a family call later, her father told how he was sleeping on the floor in a crowded cell rife with insects at the Grand Tehran Penitentiary.
At first, she thought the Evin strike might prompt the government to release prisoners. But after seeing reports of mass detentions and executions, “all this hope is gone,” she said.
The war “just destroyed all the things the activists have started to build,” she said.
By Grant McCarty
Contributor
Even during dry seasons, weeds remain a persistent problem in vegetable gardens. While the lack of rain can eliminate one crucial resource weeds need, some species can still thrive in these challenging conditions. Successful weed control starts with proper identification—knowing which weed species you’re dealing with allows you to choose the most effective management strategies.
Focus your efforts on the first 45 days after planting, when most weed germination and growth occurs. Removing weeds early prevents them from becoming serious problems later in the season. Dry conditions actually work in your favor
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Weed management in the vegetable Garden
by preventing many weed seeds from germinating in the first place.
The main strategy for vegetable garden weed control involves physical removal using tools or pulling by hand. Remove as much of the weed plant as possible to prevent regrowth, while disturbing the soil minimally. For perennial weeds, you must remove the entire root system, as these plants will return each growing season if roots remain intact. Effective weed management follows a simple principle: eliminate one or more resources that weeds require—sunlight, water, space, and nutrients. This year’s reduced rainfall helps with water limitation, but if you’re hand-watering/using sprinklers or receive heavy rainfall, you may inadver-
tently provide the moisture weeds need to thrive. I know this is something I have seen this week in my home garden following some much-needed downpours. Mulching targets both sunlight and water access, making it highly effective for weed control. Heavy mulch layers using straw, wood chips, cardboard, newspaper, or other materials can suppress most weed species. While hand-removal remains important, mulching provides both short-term and long-term benefits, with some mulches lasting for years. For maximum effectiveness, combine mulching materials by laying cardboard or newspaper as a heavy base layer, then covering with wood chips or seasonal straw.
Areas with established perennial weeds may require more aggressive treatment. Use a trimmer to cut weeds back to soil surface, then cover with heavy tarp or landscape fabric. Remove the tarp after four to six weeks and apply wood mulch, or use landscape fabric that allows you to plant directly through the material. For severely infested growing areas you’re trying to restore, herbicide treatment before installing landscape fabric and mulch may be necessary. Apply this strategy before weed seeds enter the soil, though effectiveness varies depending on the specific weed species involved. Grant is the Local Food and Smalls Farms Educator of the University of Illinois Extension.
Unanticipated escape through a unique landscape
By Dr. Robert Vogl, Ph.D. Illinois Renewable Energy Association
Contributors
An unplanned event turned into a pleasant evening of cherry picking. My daughter Lin mentioned to us that she was going to pick ripe cherries from a neighbor’s tree which came down during a recent strong wind. She has picked cherries and made a few pies from the tree over the years. Now that the tree was down she wanted to pick cherries and freeze some for later use as well as some now for pies.
My grandson and I volunteered to help with the picking in anticipation of a pie or two for our efforts. It was a pleasant time and we each filled a container with enough cherries for two pies, And of course we enjoyed a piece of cherry pie that Lin made for us as our reward.
It was a simple pleasure that got us free of screen time and brought back memories for each us from our respective childhoods. For me, it was gathering ripe muskmelons from a truck farm. For Lin it was the time she and her brother went with their grandparents to pick berries at a pick it yourself operations, and while they couldn’t pick because they were under the age of 12, they still had fun entertaining themselves. For my grandson it brought back memories of picking strawberries with his parents. It was an intergenerational memory generated from a simple experience.
The next evening my grandson went out and picked another bucket of raspberries growing in our woodland. Since he picked them it was his right to request for another pie which Lin was willing to make.
Another friend of ours decided to create family memories by giving an early inheritance to his children with the understanding that each of them plan and share a family trip including grandparents and their children.
Family trips don’t always go as anticipated and need to carefully planned. I once suggested to a mother concerned that her busy husband was not getting along with their son that they take a family vacation to see some National parks. So they went to the Grand Canyon that summer and she later told me it was a terrible experienced as her husband demanded the entire family walk down and up the canyon at a pace the father maintained. Unfortunately not all family memories are positive ones. A recent report indicates that far too many rescues are needed for people attempting Grand Canyon hikes with having realistic plans for their efforts.
A professor we knew in graduate school who taught short classes on planning family trips to natural areas based his course on how workers in automobile factories evaluated their family summer vacation experiences to unique natural areas.
A very common pattern was for auto workers to describe the pleasure they were experiencing planning and talking about their anticipated family summer vacations. After returning from their vacations many workers indicated it was a terrible experience and they had little interest in going on another one. A common complaint was that tensions arose from trying to see too many places in the time available and the distances involved between sites.
As children we were taught to anticipate what we might see along the way and we turned our observations into listing how many different animals or birds we saw along the way. As new technologies arrived some parents just gave their children electronic devices to distract them from them from the boredom associated with being confined in a vehicle. An important component of family vacations of spending time together should include what one can learn from observations of the landscape along the way.
Recently Lin and I were invited to attend a birthday party of an old friend of mine from high school and we chose to travel along the backroads, of the unglaciated area of southwest Wisconsin and we enjoyed the rolling hills and valleys of the area. It was an afternoon party and we allowed sufficient time for a leisurely trip. Traffic was limited and the trip there was delightful but involved the challenge
of following the changes in the directions of what road to follow.
We were not pressed for time, there was little traffic and we did not encounter any drivers displaying being in a hurry, The only challenge was that the travel route directions available on my daughter’s phone changed as we entered each town along the way.
We had a pleasant visit and met some new people as well as an old friend of mine from high school years. For the return trip we rejoined the speed demon expressway traffic to make it in time for another short social visit who were having a high school graduation party for their daughter. It too was a short but pleasant visit.
Another benefit was the escape from the stress of following the threating international war news. It also brought memories of the weeks Sonia and I escaped the war fears in the news of the sixties from experiencing the pleasures of canoeing, birdwatching and animal observations at the Audubon Camp in Sarona, Wisconsin. Our minds were free to enjoy the moment in nature and create some fine memories for later reflections. Such refreshing escapes remain available to us and others at nearby or distant natural areas. It represents a return to our evolutionary origins. Try an escape to nature and enjoy the time away from the electronic devices and screens dominating our lives.
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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Education of Rockford Public School District Number 205, Counties of Winnebago and Boone, Illinois, adopted a Resolution on June 17, 2025, determining the prevailing wages for laborers, mechanics, and other workers performing construction of public works for said Rockford Public School District Number 205.
A copy of said Resolution is available for inspection at the Administration Building, 501 7th Street, Rockford, Illinois.
/S/ June Stanford, Secretary 26362R TRRT 7/2
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STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO
This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a beauty supply business in said County and State under the name of Custom Beauty Supply at the following post office addresses: P.O. Box 564, Rockford, IL 61105; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Toyin T Morgan
SIGNED: Toyin T Morgan 6/17/25
Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 17th day of June, A.D. 2025.
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This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a transportation business in said County and State under the name of MRG Logistics LLC at the following post office addresses: 1643 N. Alpine Rd., Rockford, IL 61107; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Michael Anthony Cephas Sr.
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Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 13th day of June, A.D. 2025.
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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 #6152, 3015 N. Main St. Rockford, Il 61103 to satisfy a lien on July 17, 2025 at approx. 12:00pm at www. storagetreasures.com.
Cube A104 Ariana Harmon; Cube A106 Jose Cerda; Cube B16 Charles Horton; Cube B116 Diane Soto; Cube B132 Amanda Parson;
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Cube 126B Cynthia T. Treadwell;
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Cube 409 Nicholas Woolery;
Cube 470 Saleena Gulley; Cube 606 Joshua Harvey; Cube 609 Marissa Tassoni.
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Cube B20 Timithy Joly; Cube B32 Marvin Jarrett; Cube 703 Syed M. Rehman; Cube 1103 Nichole Letchinger; Cube 1406 Kinnady Cates; Cube 1522 Chasity Harrington;
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Cube S93 James Fijak.
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Cube B41 Elizabeth Wade; Cube B45 Terell Washington; Cube L12 Nicholas Briggs; Cube LL11 Jordan York.
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, Il 61111 to satisfy a lien on July 17, 2025 at approx. 1:00PM at www. storagetreasures.com.
Cube 164 Mary Peterson; Cube 258 Mary Peterson; Cube 262 Kristi Oneill Tharp.
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 St. Rockford, Il 61108 to satisfy a lien on July 17, 2025 at approx. 11:00AM at www. storagetreasures.com.
Cube 17 Shardae Johnson;
Cube 30 Donald Aiello; Cube 85 Nathan Holt; Cube 87 Sharde Evans; Cube 152 Kristi Johnson; Cube 157 Lily Tillman; Cube 159 Maria Carlos; Cube 165 Malcolm Furcron; Cube 167 Angela Moore; Cube 269 Gabriel Reyes; Cube 306 Brenda McCain; Cube 306 Brenda McCain Swift; Cube 360 Deidra Knox; Cube 400 Tytrice Windham. 26338R TRRT 7/2
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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 DUI services business in said County and State under the name of A Better Choice Counseling at the following post office addresses: 318 Park Ave., Suite 5, Rockford, IL 61101; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Julie K Hirsch Saenz
SIGNED: Julie K Hirsch Saenz 6/24/25
Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 24th day of June, A.D. 2025. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Lisa Nolley, Deputy Clerk 26367R TRRT 7/16
n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTYROCKFORD, ILLINOIS MCLP Asset Company, Inc. PLAINTIFF Vs. Steven Cooper; Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Stephanie Cooper; Shawn Cooper; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants; Amy L. Silvestri, as Special Representative for Stephanie Cooper (deceased) DEFENDANTS No. 2024-FC-0000341
NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Stephanie Cooper
Steven Cooper Shawn Cooper
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: 1113 22nd Ave Rockford, IL 61104 and which said Mortgage was made by: Bobby L. Cooper Jr a/k/a Bob L. Cooper Jr. Stephanie Cooper the Mortgagor(s), to Cresleigh Bancorp, as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Winnebago County, Illinois, as Document No. 0210525 modified with 0716696; and for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law and
n n n PUBLIC NOTICE
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 July 18, 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. 14-24-05503 NOTE: This law firm is a debt collector.
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PUBLICATION NOTICE OF COURT DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE (MINOR CHILDREN)
Request of:
FLOR DE LIZ LEMUS QUEZADA TO CHANGE NAMES OF MINOR CHILDREN
Case Number 2025-MR-241
There will be a court date on my Request for Name Change (Minor Children) for: Emily Janet Huitron Lemus to Emily Janet Lemus Quezada and Eddelyn Huitron to Eddelyn Lemus Quezada. The court date will be held: on June 26, 2024 at 10:00 a.m., at 400 W. State St., Rockford, IL, Winnebago County, in Courtroom #426. /s/ Flor de Liz Lemus Quezada, Petitioner 26327R TRRT 7/2
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS
ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY Plaintiff, -v.-
MICHAEL D. JONES et al
Defendant 2022-FC-0000541
NOTICE OF SALE
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 18, 2023, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on July 15, 2025, at the Advocus National Title Insurance, 973 Featherstone Rd, Suite 100, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public in-person sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PART OF LOTS TWO (2) AND THREE (3) IN BLOCK THIRTY-FOUR (34) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE MAP OF THAT PART OF ORIGINAL TOWN (NOW CITY) OF ROCKFORD, EAST OF THE ROCK RIVER, BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO-WIT: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEASTERLY CORNER OF SAID LOT TWO (2);
The following list of vehicles abandoned and/or unclaimed in the County of Winnebago will be sold at public auction on 07/09/2025 at 11:00 a.m. at the Greater Rockford Auto Auction, 5937 Sandy Hollow Road, Rockford, IL. The owners can claim said vehicle at the Greater Rockford Auto Auction by paying the towing, impound and storage fees before 8:30 a.m. the day of the auction.
Only licensed re-builders, used parts dealers or scrap processors may purchase vehicles offered for sale at this auction. In addition, you must register with the Greater Rockford Auto Auction prior to the auction. Purchasers will be issued a “Certificate of Purchase”. Payment is due at the conclusion of the auction. Only cash or check made payable to the “Greater Rockford Auto Auction” will be accepted.
THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT TWO (2), FORTY-SEVEN (47) FEET; THENCE WESTERLY, PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID LOT TWO (2), TO THE WESTERLY LINE THEREOF; THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG THE WESTERLY LINES OF SAID LOTS TWO (2) AND THREE (3), FIFTY-ONE (51) FEET TO A POINT IN THE WESTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT THREE (3), FOUR (4) FEET SOUTHERLY FROM THE NORTHWESTERLY CORNER OF SAID LOT THREE (3); THENCE EASTERLY, PARALLEL WITH THE NORTHERLY LINE OF SAID LOT THREE (3), TO THE EASTERLY LINE THEREOF; THENCE NORTHERLY ON THE EASTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT THREE (3), FOUR (4) FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS.
Commonly known as 411 SOUTH 3RD STREET, ROCKFORD, IL 61104
Property Index No. 11-26134-008
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. 14-22-09236
Attorney ARDC No. 00468002
Case Number: 2022-FC-0000541
TJSC#: 45-1449
NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
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ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO
This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a publishing business in said County and State under the name of Yung Wah Tsao Publications at the following post office addresses: 122 S. Prairie St., Rockton, IL 61072; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Rosanne Emily Chee
SIGNED: Rosanne Emily Chee 6/9/25
Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 9th day of June, A.D. 2025. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Krystal Soto, Deputy Clerk 26329R TRRT 7/2 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 FRANK J. CURATOLO, Deceased.
Case No. 2025-PR-170 CLAIM NOTICE
NOTICE is given of the death of FRANK J. CURATOLO of Roscoe, Illinois. Letters of Office were issued on May 29, 2025 to JULIA A. HASELEU, W8251 Sunset Court, Lake Mills, WI 53551, and JAMES E. CURATOLO, 10017 Del Almendra Drive, Oakdale, CA 95361, who are the legal representatives of the estate and whose attorney is Jeffrey Beck, 5732 E. Riverside Blvd. #205, Loves Park, Illinois 61111. The estate will be administered without court supervision, unless under Section 28-4 of the Illinois Probate Act of 1975 (755 ILCS 5/28-4) any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the Clerk of the Court.
Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk--Probate Division at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61101, or with the estate’s legal representatives, or both, on or before December 18, 2025, that date being six (6) months from the date of first publication of this Notice, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act of 1975, as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office--Probate Division must be mailed or delivered to the estate’s legal representative and to his/her attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed.
Julia A. Haseleu and James E. Curatolo
Independent Co-Executors
Prepared by:
Attorney Jeffrey Beck (ARDC #6193171) 5732 E. Riverside Blvd. #205 Loves Park, IL 61111 (815) 637-9777
Email: jbeck114@comcast.net 26325R TRRT 7/2
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO TOLICIA RICHARDS, Plaintiff, vs. DENISE ULMER and UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants. Case No.: 2025 CH 47 SUMMONS Virtual Meeting Scheduled Meeting ID # 813 9084 1419 Virtual Meeting by Computer: Zoom.us Virtual Meeting by Phone: 312-626-6799 / 646-558-8656 / 346-248-7799
Instructions at https://tinyurl.com/virtualcourt17 TO THE DEFENDANT UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to file an Answer to the complaint in this case, a copy of which is hereto attached, or otherwise file your Appearance in the Office of the Clerk of this Court, Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 West State St., room 108, Rockford, Illinois, within 30 days after service of this summons not counting the day of service.
IF YOU FAIL TO DO SO, A JUDGMENT BY DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED FOR IN THE COMPLAINT. THIS CASE IS SET FOR A CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE ON September 4, 2025 at 9:00 a.m., Courtroom 412 Date/Time/Courtroom FAILURE TO APPEAR MAY RESULT IN THE CASE BEING DISMISSED OR AN ORDER OF DEFAULT BEING ENTERED.
DATE: 6/13/2025
Thomas A. Klein Clerk of Court G. Michael Scheurich #2479869 Guyer & Enichen, P.C. Attorney for: 2601 Reid Farm Road Rockford, IL 61114 815/636-9600
E-Filing is now mandatory for documents in civil cases with limited exemptions. To e-file, you must first create an account with an e-filing service provider. Visit http://efile.illinoiscourts.gov/service-providers.htm to learn more and to select a service provider. If you need additional, help or have trouble e-filing, visit http://www. illinoiscourts.gov/faq/gethelp.asp. or talk with your local circuit clerk’s office. If you have a disability that requires an accommodation to participate in court, please contact the Court Disability Coordinator at 815-319-4806.
26326R TRRT 7/2 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO PROBATE DIVISION IN THE MATTER OF: DEBRA L. OLESON, Deceased. No. 2025-PR-0000177 CLAIM NOTICE
NOTICE is given of the death of Debra L. Oleson. Letters of Office were issued on June 16, 2025 to Pamela J. Oleson, P.O. Box 27, Sublette, IL 61367, who is the legal Administrator of the estate. The attorney for the estate is Nancy Grimme Schilling, Schilling Law, LLC, 973 Featherstone Road, Suite 350, Rockford, IL 61107. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before December 30,
2025, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975 as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred.
Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk-Probate Division at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois, 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: June 23, 2025
PAMELA J. OLESON, Administrator 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 Fax: (815) 977-5742 nancyschilling@schilling-law.com 26356R TRRT 7/9 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY IN RE THE ESTATE OF THEODORE C. TOMBLINSON 25 PR 26 CLAIMS NOTICE Notice is given of the death of THEODORE C. TOMBLINSON. Letters of Office were issued on January xx, 2025, to THOMAS T. TOMBLINSON, whose address is 3155 Alycee Drive, Rockton, IL 61072, as Independent Administrator of the estate. The attorney of record for the estate is James E. Meason, 113 W. Main Street, Rockton, IL 61072. Claims may be filed on or before December 18, 2025, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing of delivery of notice, whichever date is later, to any known creditor required by the Probate Act of 1975 (Act), 755 ILCS 5/1-1 et seq., and specifically 755 ILCS 5/18-3. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated shall be barred.
Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Winnebago County Circuit Court Clerk – Probate Division at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 W. State St., Rockford, IL 61101, or with the Administrator. Copies of any claim filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office – Probate Division must be mailed or delivered to the Administrator and to the attorney for the estate within ten days after it has been filed. The estate will be administered without court supervision unless, under the Act (755 ILCS 5/28-4), any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the Clerk of the Court.
Thomas T. Tomblinson, Independent Administrator
James E. Meason Attorney for the Independent Administrator
Prepared by:
James E. Meason
Attorney at Law
113 W. Main Street Rockton, IL 61072-2989 (815) 624-6517
n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
WINNEBAGO COUNTYROCKFORD, ILLINOIS
Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC PLAINTIFF
Vs. Edward Doe
a/k/a Edward L. Doe; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants DEFENDANTS
No. 2025-FC-0000215
NOTICE BY PUBLICATION
NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: Edward Doe a/k/a Edward L. Doe
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: 3032 Gladstone Ave Rockford, IL 61101 and which said Mortgage was made by:
Edward Doe a/k/a Edward L. Doe the Mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for Old American Financial Services, as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Winnebago County, Illinois, as Document No. 200800845140; 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 July 25, 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. 14-25-02231
NOTE: This law firm is a debt collector.
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n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTYROCKFORD, ILLINOIS Mortgage Research Center, LLC d/b/a Veterans United Home Loans, a Missouri Limited Liability Company PLAINTIFF Vs. Nathaniel Rowton; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants DEFENDANTS No. 2025-FC-0000072
NOTICE BY PUBLICATION
NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU:
Nathaniel Rowton 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: 18450 State Line Road Davis, IL 61019 and which said Mortgage was made by: Nathaniel Rowton the Mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for Mortgage Research Cen -
ter, LLC d/b/a Veterans United Home Loans, as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Winnebago County, Illinois, as Document No. 20201026554; 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 July 25, 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. 14-25-00483 NOTE: This law firm is a debt collector.
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NOTICE
To: Jeff Weidman, Onesimo Morales, Unknown Occupants and Unknown Owners
Date of Notice: June 25, 2025
You are notified that Forest Hills Village, LLC has declared that a certain mobile home 1989 Commodore Vin#GNO3024A located at 5144 Pinerock Ave., Loves Park, IL 61111 is an abandoned mobile home within the meaning of the Abandoned Mobile Home Act.
Unless delinquent monies owed
$6,911.67 are paid and electric and water utilities are restored to this mobile home within 30 days of the date of this notice, Forest Hills Village, LLC shall remove and dispose of the mobile home, and it shall be disposed of or sold at public auction free and clear of any existing liens.
If you have any questions regarding this notice, you should contact the following:
Tiffany Ward Forest Hills Village LLC
7927 Forest Hills Rd. Loves Park, IL 61111
815.636.4084 26339R TRRT 7/9 n n n NOTICE
To: Donna Richoz, Unknown Occupants, and Unknown Owners
Date of Notice: June 25, 2025
You are notified that Forest Hills Village, LLC has declared that a certain mobile home 2003 Fleetwood Vin#INFL228AD8905BH13 located at 5040 Limestone, Loves Park, IL 61111 is an abandoned mobile home within the meaning of the Abandoned Mobile Home Act. Unless delinquent monies owed $7,939.60 are paid and electric and water utilities are restored to this mobile home within 30 days of the date of this notice, Forest Hills Village LLC shall remove and dispose of the mobile home, and it shall be disposed of or sold at public auction free and clear of any existing liens.
If you have any questions regarding this notice, you should contact the following:
Tiffany Ward Forest Hills Village LLC
7927 Forest Hills Rd. Loves Park, IL 61111
815.636.4084
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To: Jacob Hargraves, Kaitlynn Koeninger, Apricio Heraclio, Unknown Occupants and Unknown
Owners
Date of Notice: June 25, 2025
You are notified that Forest Hills Village LLC has declared that a certain mobile home 1987
Schult Vin#M220200 located at 5528 Limestone, Loves Park, IL 61111 is an abandoned mobile home within the meaning of the Abandoned Mobile Home Act. Unless delinquent monies owed $9,029.45 are paid and electric and water utilities are restored to this mobile home within 30 days of the date of this notice, Forest Hills Village LLC shall remove and dispose of the mobile home, and it shall be disposed of or sold at public auction free and clear of any existing liens.
If you have any questions regarding this notice, you should contact the following:
Tiffany Ward Forest Hills Village LLC 7927 Forest Hills Rd. Loves Park, IL 61111
815.636.4084
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NOTICE
To: Jim Zheng, Onesimo Morales, Unknown Occupants, and Unknown Owners
Date of Notice: June 25, 2025
You are notified that Forest Hills Village LLC has declared that a certain mobile home 1989 Commodore Vin#GN00341AB located at 5134 Rockberry Rd., Loves Park, IL 61111 is an abandoned mobile home within the meaning of the Abandoned Mobile Home Act. Unless delinquent monies owed $6,911.67 are paid and electric and water utilities are restored to this mobile home within 30 days of the date of this notice, Forest Hills Village LLC shall remove and dispose of the mobile home, and it shall be disposed of or sold at public auction free and clear of any existing liens.
If you have any questions regarding this notice, you should contact the following:
Tiffany Ward Forest Hills Village LLC
7927 Forest Hills Rd. Loves Park, IL 61111
815.636.4084
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NOTICE
To: Veronica Gallagher, Unknown Occupants, and Unknown Owners
Date of Notice: June 25, 2025
You are notified that Forest Hills Village LLC has declared that a certain mobile home 1984 Schult Vin#M200198 located at 5025 Rock Lane, Loves Park, IL 61111 is an abandoned mobile home within the meaning of the Abandoned Mobile Home Act. Unless delinquent monies owed $4,055.86 are paid and electric and water utilities are restored to this mobile home within 30 days of the date of this notice, Forest Hills Village LLC shall remove and dispose of the mobile home, and it shall be disposed of or sold at public auction free and clear of any existing liens.
If you have any questions regarding this notice, you should contact the following:
Tiffany Ward Forest Hills Village LLC
7927 Forest Hills Rd. Loves Park, IL 61111
815.636.4084
26343R TRRT 7/9 n n n
NOTICE
To: Pamela Vintika, Unknown Occupants, and Unknown Owners
Date of Notice: June 25, 2025
You are notified that Forest Hills Village LLC has declared that a certain mobile home 1987
Schult Vin#N400614 located at 5024 Flagstone Dr., Loves Park, IL 61111 is an abandoned mobile home within the meaning of the Abandoned Mobile Home Act. Unless delinquent monies owed $7,022.74 are paid and electric and water utilities are restored to this mobile home within 30 days of the date of this notice, Forest
Hills Village LLC shall remove and dispose of the mobile home, and it shall be disposed of or sold at public auction free and clear of any existing liens.
If you have any questions regarding this notice, you should contact the following:
Tiffany Ward Forest Hills Village LLC
7927 Forest Hills Rd. Loves Park, IL 61111
815.636.4084
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NOTE: PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, YOU ARE ADVISED THAT THE LAW FIRM OF ALLEN GALLUZZO HEVRIN LEAKE, LLC IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO FIRST MID BANK & TRUST, N.A. f/k/a BLACKHAWK BANK, Plaintiff, v.
DAN C. SEVERIN, II; UNKNOWN OWNERS; UNKNOWN TENANTS; UNKNOWN SPOUSES; UNKNOWN HEIRS; and NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants. No. 25 FC 264 NOTICE TO UNKNOWN OWNERS, UNKNOWN TENANTS, UNKNOWN SPOUSES, UNKNOWN HEIRS, AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS FOR PUBLICATION
The requisite Affidavit having been duly filed in my office, NOTICE is hereby given you, UNKNOWN OWNERS; UNKNOWN TENANTS; UNKNOWN SPOUSES; UNKNOWN HEIRS; and NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants in the above-entitled suit, that the said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, by the said Plaintiff, against you and other Defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain mortgage concerning the premises described as follows, to-wit: The West 41 feet of Lot 6 in Block 6 as designated upon the Plat of Woodruff’s Second Addition to the City of Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois, the East line of said premises being parallel with the West line of said Lot; the Plat of which Addition is recorded in Book 58 of Deeds (Plats) on Page 212 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois.
COMMON ADDRESS: 1327 7th Avenue, Rockford, IL 61104
PIN: 11-25-301-006
And for other relief; that Summons was duly issued out of the said Court against you as provided by law, and that the suit is now pending.
NOW, THEREFORE, unless you, the said above-named Defendants, file your Answer to the Complaint of said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Winnebago County Courthouse in the City of Rockford, Illinois, on or before the 24th day of July, 2025, default may be entered in accordance with the prayer of said Complaint.
THOMAS A. KLEIN, Clerk of the Circuit Court, 17th Judicial Circuit, Winnebago County, Illinois
PREPARED BY: Elliot M. Fraker (6349015) efraker@aghllaw.com
Matthew M. Hevrin (6256083) mhevrin@aghllaw.com
ALLEN GALLUZZO HEVRIN
LEAKE, LLC
839 N. Perryville Road, Suite 200 Rockford, IL 61107 (815) 265-6464
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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:
JUDITH A. JOSSENDAL, Deceased. No. 2025 PR 173 CLAIM NOTICE
NOTICE is given of the death of JUDITH A. JOSSENDAL, who died on December 27, 2024. Letters of Office were issued on June 4, 2025, to Robin Gallagly, 3116 Whip Poor Will Ln., Belvidere, IL 61008 and Holly Sherman, 2711 Berglund Rd., Winnebago, IL 61088, who are the Administrators of the estate (will annexed). The attorney for the estate representatives is Attorney Elizabeth Groncki-Boger, 120 W. State St., Ste. 303, Rockford, IL 61101.
Any claims against the estate may be filed on or before December 25, 2025, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act of 1975, as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed on or before that date shall be barred.
Claims against the estate may be filed with the estate representative or the Office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk - Probate Division at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 W. State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61101, or both.
Copies of claims filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office - Probate Division, must be mailed or delivered to the estate legal representative and to her attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed.
DATED: June 16, 2025
Robin Gallagly and Holly Sherman, Administrators
Elizabeth M. Groncki-BogerARDC# 6283004
DERANGO & CAIN, LLC
120 W. State St., Ste. 303 Rockford, IL 61101 (815)962-5490
Attorney for the Estate of Judith A. Jossendal, Deceased 26346R TRRT 7/9
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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 grocery store business in said County and State under the name of Rockford Market Inc at the following post office addresses: 1206 Broadway, Rockford, IL 61104; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Obed Shabani SIGNED: Obed Shabani 6/3/25
Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 3rd day of June, A.D. 2025. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Krystal Soto, Deputy Clerk 26330R TRRT 7/2 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO
PROBATE DIVISION
ESTATE OF:
MARGARET A. JOHNSON, Deceased.
Case No.: 2025-PR-175 CLAIM NOTICE
NOTICE is given of the death of MARGARET A. JOHNSON. Letters of Office were issued to Dawn Swanberg, 8142 W State St., Rockford, IL 61102, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is Rodney W. Kimes, 419 Main St., PO Box 537, Pecatonica, Illinois 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
25th day of December, 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: June 18, 2025 Dawn Swanberg, Executor of the Estate of MARGARET A. JOHNSON Rodney W. Kimes, #6211305 rkimes@bolgrienlaw.com
BOLGRIEN, KOEPKE & KIMES, LLC 419 Main Street P.O. Box 537 Pecatonica, IL 61063 608-365-7702 26347R TRRT 7/9 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: MARY ANN HOWELL CASE NO: 2025-PR-174 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of: MARY ANN HOWELL. Letters of Office were issued on June 5, 2025 to SHANA D. SMITH, 4835 Cleveland Avenue, Rockford, IL 61108, 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 December 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 ClerkProbate 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: June 10, 2025
SHANA D. SMITH, Administrator Attorney For Estate: JEFFRY A. DAHLBERG #6206776 5130 North Second St. Loves Park, IL 61111 815-877-2593 26349R TRRT 7/9 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 Lolita’s Affordable Cleaning Services at the following post office addresses: 2001 Jonquil Pl., Rockford, IL 61107; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Dolores Beltran
SIGNED: Dolores Beltran 6/16/25
Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 16th day of June, A.D. 2025. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Krystal Soto, Deputy Clerk 26350R TRRT 7/9 n n n
ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION
STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO
This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a online sales business in
said County and State under the name of Stimbo Enterprises at the following post office addresses: 9790 Prairie Willow Pl., Roscoe, IL 61073; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Stephen Michael Bortoli
SIGNED: Stephen Michael Bortoli 6/17/25
Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 17th day of June, A.D. 2025. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Mary McRue, Deputy Clerk 26352R TRRT 7/9 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 handmade dog toy - online retail business in said County and State under the name of My Dog Has Fleece at the following post office addresses: 109 Pennsylvania Ave., #2, Loves Park, IL 61111; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Laura Myrie Coller
SIGNED: Laura Myrie Coller 6/20/25
Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 20th day of June, A.D. 2025. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Ariel Rosas, Deputy Clerk 26353R TRRT 7/9 n n n
ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION
STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO
This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a window cleaning business in said County and State under the name of Squeegee On Demand Service at the following post office addresses: 5359 Elena Dr., Rockford, IL 61108; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Troy
Charles Thompson
SIGNED: Troy Charles Thompson 6/20/25
Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 20th day of June, A.D. 2025.
Lori Gummow, County Clerk Mary McRue, Deputy Clerk 26354R TRRT 7/9 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 business consulting business in said County and State under the name of Gateway Group at the following post office addresses: 2816 Kishwaukee St., Rockford, IL 61109; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows:
Claude Emery Keller Jr. SIGNED: Claude Emery Keller Jr. 6/18/25
Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 18th day of June, A.D. 2025.
Lori Gummow, County Clerk Mary McRue, Deputy Clerk 26355R TRRT 7/9 n n n
ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO
This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a restaurant business in said County and State under the name of Wham Bam Thank You Ma’am Soul Food and Catering at the following post office addresses: 2608 Kilburn Ave., Rockford, IL 61101; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such
business are as follows: Travis HJ Thompson
SIGNED: Travis HJ Thompson 6/13/25
Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 13th day of June, A.D. 2025. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Mary McRue, Deputy Clerk 26328R TRRT 7/2 n n n
STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO WARNER CONTRACTING, LLC., an Illinois limited liability company, Plaintiff, vs. JAMES IMBURGIA, US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, UNKNOWN OWNERS and UNKNOWN TENANTS Defendants.
No. 2025 FC 269 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION AS TO UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS
The requisite Affidavit for Publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to UNKNOWN OWNERS, NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS and UNKNOWN TENANTS, Defendants in the above-entitled action, that a complaint for foreclosure and other relief has been commenced in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Illinois by said Plaintiff against you and other Defendants, praying for foreclosure of the Judgment Lien dated February 19, 2020, and recorded on March 27, 2020, as Document No. 20201008324 on the premises legally described as follows:
Common Address: 2109 Margaret Drive, Loves Park, Winnebago County, IL
P.I.N.: 08-32-453-005
Legal Description:
The West Half (1/2) of Lot Nine (9) as designated upon the Plat of Easton’s Third Industrial Subdivision, being part of the Southeast Quarter (1/4) of Section 32, Township 45 North, Range 2East of the Third Principal Meridian, the Plat of which Subdivision is recorded in Book 23 of Plats on Page 149 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois
The lienor of said Judgment is: WARNER CONTRACTING, LLC.
The owner of record is: JAMES IMBURGIA NOW, THEREFORE, unless you, UNKNOWN OWNERS, NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS and UNKNOWN TENANTS, Defendants, file your answer to the complaint for foreclosure in this cause or otherwise make your appearance therein in the Circuit Court of the 17th Judicial Circuit, Winnebago County, Illinois, held in the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 W. State St., Rockford, IL 61101, on or before August 10, 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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Rock River Times. July 2, 2025
ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION
STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO
This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a AI research and development business in said County and State under the name of AI and Me USA at the following post office addresses: PO Box 7361, Rockford, IL 61105; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Alfredo L Roldan Sr.
SIGNED: Alfredo L. Roldan Sr. 6/25/25
Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 25th day of June, A.D. 2025. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Lisa Nolley, Deputy Clerk 26368R TRRT 7/16
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO
Probate Division
ESTATE OF Karin Louise Andersen, Deceased.
Case No. 25-PR-187
CLAIM NOTICE
Notice is given of the death of KARIN LOUISE ANDERSEN, of Rockford, Illinois, on May 25, 2025. Letters of Office were issued on Juen 16, 2025, to DAVID R. ANDERSEN, 1412 Van Wie Ave, Rockford, IL, 61103, who is the Executor of the estate. The attorney for the estate is D. KEVIN SOMMER, Attorney at Law, One Court Place, Suite 300, Rockford, IL 61101.
Claims against the estate may be filed within 6 months from the date of first publication. Any claim not filed within 6 months from the date of first publication or claims not filed within 3 months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to Creditors (if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975, as amended), whichever date is later, shall be barred.
Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the
Winnebago County Circuit Clerk, Probate Division, at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 W. State St., Rockford, IL 61101, or with the estate’s legal representative, or both.
Copies of claims filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office, Probate Division, must be mailed or delivered to the estate’s legal representative and to his attorney within ten days after it has been filed.
Dated: 06/24/25
David R. Andersen, Executor of the Estate Attorney for Executor: D. Kevin Sommer Attorney at Law One Court Place, Suite 300 Rockford, IL 61101
815.965.4412 26358R TRRT 7/16 n n n ADOPTION NOTICE STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO STATE OF ILLINOIS COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO SS. In Re the Matter of the Petition for Adoption of ROCCO JAMES JOHNSON, a male child, 2025 AD 32. Dillon Jones and To All Whom It May Concern:
TAKE NOTICE that a Petition was filed in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Illinois, for the adoption of a minor child named ROCCO JAMES JOHNSON. NOW THEREFORE, unless you, and all whom it may concern, file your answer to the Petition in the action or otherwise file your appearance therein in said Circuit Court of Winnebago County, in the City of Rockford, Illinois on or before the 15th day of August 2025, a default may be entered against you any time after that day and a Judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said Petition.
Dated: June 26, 2025 Clerk of the Circuit Court WALSH & WALSH, LLP
Attorney Meghan Bolte, #6302434 1707 East State Street Rockford, IL 61104
Phone: 815-399-1400
Fax: 815-399-9440
mnb@walshandwalsh.com
26359R TRRT 7/16
n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WinnebagoRockford, ILLINOIS
U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
Plaintiff vs. THEODORE T. KAHLEY; ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY; THE FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK OF CHICAGO; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendant 24 FC 241 CALENDAR NOTICE OF SALE
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on August 7, 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 ONE HUNDRED FIFTY-THREE (153) AS DESIGNATED UPON PLAT NO. 7 OF PINE MANOR SUBDIVISION, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE EAST HALF (1/2) OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP 43 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINICIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 36 OF PLATS ON PAGE 1A IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. P.I.N. 16-06-430-032. Commonly known as 3001 FOLIAGE LANE, ROCKFORD, IL 61109. The real estate is: single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee
shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: At sale, the bidder must have 10% 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. 23-130226 IJSC INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com
I3268798
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STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: LUISA DELCARMEN MORELL-MCPEAK, Petitioner, vs. MICHAEL EUGENE MCPEAK, Respondent. 2025-DN-177 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to Respondent Michael Eugene McPeak that Petitioner Luisa DelCarmen Morell-McPeak has caused to be filed a Petition for Declaration of Invalidity of Marriage and other relief in the above-captioned cause of action. You are further notified that if you fail to file an answer or otherwise appear on or before August 4, 2025, a judgment by default may be entered against you at any time thereafter for the relief requested in the petition. /s/ Luisa DelCarmen Morell-McPeak, Petitioner
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PROBATE DIVISION IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF EDITH A. McGEE, Deceased.
Case No. 2025-PR-0000190
Date Will Filed: June 9, 2025 Will Number 2025-WI-421 CLAIMS NOTICE
NOTICE is given of the death of EDITH A. McGEE. Letters of Office were issued on June 23, 2025, to MIDLAND STATES BANK, Administrator with Will Annexed, whose address is 6838 E. State Street, Suite 2, Rockford, IL 61108. The attorney of record for the estate is Arthur G. Kielty of Reno & Zahm LLP, 2902 McFarland Road, Suite 400, Rockford, Illinois 61107.
Claims may be filed on or before January 2, 2026, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of notice to any known creditor required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act of 1975 (755 ILCS 5/18-3), whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated shall be barred.
Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk Probate Division at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61101, with the Administrator with Will Annexed, or both. Copies of any claim filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office Probate Division must be mailed or delivered to the Administrator with Will Annexed and to the attorney for the Estate within ten (10) days after it has been filed.
The Estate will be administered without court supervision, unless under Section 28-4 of the Illinois Probate Act of 1975 (755 ILCS 5/28-4) any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the Clerk of the Court.
Dated this 24th day of June 2025. RENO & ZAHM LLP BY: /s/Arthur G. Kielty Arthur G. Kielty Attorney for Midland States Bank, Administrator with Will Annexed of the Estate of Edith A. McGee
RENO & ZAHM, LLP
Arthur G. Kielty (#06207246) 2902 McFarland Road, Suite 400 Rockford, IL 61107
Phone (815) 987-4050
Fax (815) 987-4092 agk@renozahm.com 26364R TRRT 7/16 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 EDITH A. McGEE, Deceased.
Case No. 2025-PR-0000190
Date Will Filed: June 9, 2025 Will Number 2025-WI-421 NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Notice is hereby given to UNKNOWN HEIRS, who are heirs in the above proceeding to probate a Will and whose addresses are not stated in the petition to admit the Will to probate, that an Order was entered by the Court on June 23, 2025, admitting the decedent’s Will to probate and appointing Midland States Bank, by Doug Warren as Administrator with Will Annexed. This notice is made pursuant to Section 6-10(a) of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/6-10(a)).
Within forty-two (42) days after the effective date of the original Order of admission, heirs may file a petition with the Court to require proof of the Will by testimony of the witnesses to the Will in open court or other evidence, as provided in Section 6-21 of the Probate Act of 1975 (755 ILCS 5/6-21).
Interested persons also have the right under Section 8-1 of the Probate Act of 1975 (755 ILCS 5/81) to contest the validity of the Will by filing a petition with the Court within six (6) months after admission of the Will to probate. E-filing is now mandatory for documents in civil cases with limited exemptions. To e-file, you must first create an account with an e-filing service provider. Visit http://efile.illinoiscourts.gov/service-providers.htm to learn more and to select a service provider. If you need additional help or have trouble e-filing, visit http://
illinoiscourts.gov/FAQ/gethelp. asp, or talk with your local circuit clerk’s office.
Dated this 24th day of June, 2025. MIDLAND STATES BANK BY: Midland States Bank, Administrator with Will Annexed of the Estate of Edith A. McGee, deceased BY: RENO & ZAHM LLP /s/ Arthur G. Kielty
Arthur G. Kielty, Attorney for the Administrator RENO & ZAHM, LLP
Arthur G. Kielty (#06207246)
2902 McFarland Road, Suite 400 Rockford, IL 61107
Phone: (815) 987-4050 Fax: (815) 987-4092 agk@renozahm.com
26365R TRRT 7/16 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN RE THE ESTATE OF: JOANNA A. WHITESIDE Deceased.
Case No: 2025 PR 183 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of Joanna A. Whiteside. Letters of Office were issued on June 12, 2025, to Margo Whiteside, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is Mark Brynteson, 2969 Rolling Meadow Court, Belvidere, IL 61008. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before January 2, 2026, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by 755 ILCS 5/18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975 as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date as stated above shall be barred.
Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk-Probate Division at the Winnebago County Courthouse, Rockford, Illinois, or with the estate legal representative, or both.
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Plaintiff, -v.- MICHAEL D. JONES et al Defendant 2022-FC-0000541 NOTICE OF SALE
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 18, 2023, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on July 15, 2025, at the Advocus National Title Insurance, 973 Featherstone Rd, Suite 100, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public in-person sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 411 SOUTH 3RD STREET, ROCKFORD, IL 61104 Property Index No. 11-26-134-008
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. 14-22-09236
Attorney ARDC No. 00468002
Case Number: 2022-FC-0000541
TJSC#: 45-1449
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 # 2022-FC-0000541 I3268194
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF Winnebago - Rockford, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff vs. THEODORE T. KAHLEY; ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY; THE FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK OF CHICAGO; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendant 24 FC 241 CALENDAR
Mark D. Brynteson
Attorney for Administrator
Prepared by: Mark Brynteson // ARDC 627884 2969 Rolling Meadow Court Belvidere, IL 61008
Office: 815-569-4280
Fax: 815-459-4075
Email: mdb@bryntesonlaw.com
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n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS In the Matter of the Petition of SHANNON WESCOTT and MICHAEL FARVE, Petitioners, To Adopt ATHENA FARVE, a minor, and MAGGIE BRINZA, Respondent. Case No. 2024-AD-144 PUBLICATION NOTICE To: MAGGIE BRINZA AND ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
Take notice a Petition for Adoption was filed in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Illinois, 17th Judicial Circuit, for the adoption of a child named Athena Farve, and that in Courtroom 216, on the 8th day of August 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, Maggie Brinza, and All Whom It May Concern, appear at the hearing and show cause against the Petition, the Petition may be taken for confessed as against you and an Order, Judgment, or Decree entered. Dated at Rockford, Illinois this 13th day of June, 2025. Thomas Klein Clerk of the Circuit Court 26366R TRRT 7/16
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.
NOTICE OF SALE
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of
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Death Notices Horoscope
6/26/2025 39 Ahmed, Nawres Rockford
6/26/2025 65 Carreno, Benjamin Rockford
6/26/2025 97 Vittrick, John E Rockton
6/26/2025 83 Akers, Doris Rockford
6/26/2025 92 Judson, Dorothy Rockford
6/26/2025 87 May, Monett A Rockford
6/26/2025 59 Bowes, Mary J Rockford
6/26/2025 71 Graham, Effie Rockford
6/25/2025 79 Bronowski, Sally A Rockford
6/25/2025 90 Curtis, James B Rockford
6/25/2025 71 Rush, McConney R Rockford
6/25/2025 73 Spray, Jackie Rockford
6/25/2025 60 Saephan, Feuyta Rockford
6/25/2025 60 Porter, Tom Machesney Park
6/25/2025 42 Pagnoni, Nicholas Loves Park
6/24/2025 91 Kersting, Walter Rockford
6/24/2025 61 Link, Steven L Rockford
6/24/2025 78 Siemens, Gerald P Pecatonica
6/24/2025 77 Encheff, Rufus P Rockford
6/23/2025 74 Calbert, Jerry L Rockford
6/23/2025 84 Meltmar, Diane P Rockford
6/23/2025 60 Myers, Tina P Rockford
6/23/2025 70 Castillo, David Rockford
6/23/2025 94 Huenkemeier, Arthur Rockford
6/22/2025 82 Blodgett, Russell J Roscoe
6/22/2025 94 Finger, Shirley Rockford
6/22/2025 95 Wenger, Joan E Rockford
6/22/2025 85 Cooper, Lee Ella Rockford
6/22/2025 82 Hines, Richard Rockford
6/22/2025 93 Berg, Louise Rockford
6/22/2025 91 Young, Floyd Rockford
6/22/2025 68 Fuller, Thomas D Rockford
6/22/2025 98 Milway, Jean L Rockford
6/22/2025 71 Mangruem, Donnie Rockford
6/22/2025 87 Pingel Sr, Gordon R Rockford
6/22/2025 57 Ziegenhorn, Michael A Rockford
6/21/2025 65 Rapoport, Charles Rockford
6/21/2025 97 Gummow, Robert D Durand
6/21/2025 70 Allen, Martha A Rockford
6/20/2025 63 Woolever, Jeffery Rockton
6/20/2025 69 Box Sr, James F Rockford
6/20/2025 95 Buck, George E Rockford
6/20/2025 46 Alvarado, Kelly M Rockford
6/20/2025 88 Keen, Elaine M Machesney Park
6/20/2025 82 Ferson, Sharon Rockford
6/20/2025 84 Speno Sr, Frank K Rockford
6/20/2025 60 Borcherts, Donald E Rockford
6/20/2025 76 Malchiodi, Susan L Rockford
Crossword THEME: FLOWERS
Across
1. Straw man’s “victim”
5. Protestant denom.
8. Large edible mushroom
11. Mischievous Norse deity
12. *Thumbelina emerges from a flower in a fairy ____
13. Brick and mortar destination
15. Garner wages
16. Guinness and such
17. *Poison: “Every Rose Has Its ____”
18. *”If you go to San ____, be sure to wear some flowers in your hair”
20. Electric one and moray one
21. Killer whales
22. p in mpg
23. Fatwa, alt. sp.
26. Spain’s neighbor, across Strait of Gibraltar
30. “Back To The Future”
actress
Winnebago County Coroner’s office.
31. Leaked, as in ship
34. Miso bean
35. Operatic solos
37. H+, e.g.
38. Is dressed in
39. Leave a Hancock
40. Cast-off skin
42. Egyptian boy king
43. Clearance, as under a bridge
45. Neglectful in duty
47. *”Dandelion Wine” author ____ Bradbury
48. Dear one
50. Black cat, to some
52. *”Build Me Up _____”
56. Adult
57. ____ bowl, frozen dish
58. Poetic “through”
59. Latin dance
60. “Buffalo ____, won’t you come out tonight...”
61. Kids’ building block
62. Altitude, abbreviated
63. Like a fox
64. Water carrier
Down
1. Staff symbol
2. Zoo sound
3. Gumbo pod
4. Separate grain from chaff
5. Model-building wood
6. Smart ones?
7. 100 centavos
8. Refrigerate
9. Commits a faux pas
10. Mont Blanc, e.g.
12. a.k.a. meditation in motion (2 words)
13. Ranch grazer
14. *Bette Midler’s 1981 Grammy winning song (2 words)
19. Dungeness one and snow one
22. *Poppy’s seed container
23. Banned camera setting, in a museum
24. Falcon’s home
25. Boreal forest, in Russia
26. Ma tre d’s list
27. Raccoon’s South American cousin
28. *2024 Grammy winner for “Flowers”
29. Hop-drying kilns
32. *Lis in fleur-de-lis
33. *____ Goo
ARIES
This week, work and finances may often cause concern and do little to lower tensions in your already complicated romantic relationship. However, addressing certain issues may ease your worries.
TAURUS
Cleaning may feel like a major chore that you want to keep putting off. At work, confidently sharing your innovative ideas could prove very lucrative.
GEMINI
You’ll spend time beautifying your home, which will enhance your living space. You’ll feel the urge to keep up with the latest technology by adding sophisticated connected gadgets to your home.
CANCER
You may find it hard to curb your impulsiveness this week. At work, you’ll quickly climb the corporate ladder. Be prepared for the significant responsibilities that come with your arrival at the top.
LEO
You’ll need to create a budget for your family life and upcoming projects. Your vacation is just around the corner. Make sure everything is organized so you can relax and fully enjoy every moment.
VIRGO
If you’re generous by nature, don’t hesitate to reach out to friends and family who need your support. Just remember to prioritize your wellbeing to avoid exhausting yourself in the process.
LIBRA
Whether you’re on vacation or not, let your mind wander in the comfort of your own home. What better way to escape reality than by diving into a great book or bingewatching a captivating TV series.
SCORPIO
Dolls of “Gutterflower” fame
36. *”Flowers in the Attic” author V.C. ____
38. One of journalism’s Ws
40. Declare
41. Costing nothing
44. Want to
46. ____ Beach, SC
48. Belonging to duke
49. Miuccia Prada’s homeland
50. Like traditional storytelling
51. Lose skin
52. Tea servings 53. Tobacco 54. Strong desire 55. Standard’s partner
56. Govt. property org.
You’ll feel the sudden need to gather all your friends to celebrate the start of summer. On the job, prepare for a busy week with demanding clients. Expect a constant flow of people who may be difficult to please.
SAGITTARIUS
Choosing high quality materials when renovating your home is not a luxury, but a smart investment for your future. If you’re in a new relationship, you’ll take the first step toward building a new life together.
CAPRICORN
You’ll forge lasting friendships during your travels, at conferences, in training sessions or through group therapy. These encounters will help you create meaningful connections and allow you to release pentup emotions.
AQUARIUS
In your relationship, mere gestures of affection won’t suffice as proof of love. Your partner must inspire you to chase your dreams and create romantic moments with you.
PISCES
Your vacation is almost here. Don’t stay home! Whether you’re with family or friends, take the time to balance your chakras and find inner peace within your environment.
The luckiest signs this week: SCORPIO, SAGITTARIUS AND CAPRICORN
Crossword & Sudoku
Across
1. Grand celebration
5. Kitchen head
9. Automotive fuel
12. Former spouses
13. Angel’s crown
14. Beer
15. Expression of regret
16. Portable rain protection
18. Convert
20. Bard’s work
21. Plant again
23. Behind schedule
27. Gives forth
30. Itty-bitty
32. Dominated
33. Youngster
34. Corrosive substances
36. Price mark
37. Alkaline substance
38. Hit the jackpot
39. Puff away
41. Daytime TV
43. Consent
45. Botch
47. Snoozing
51. Baby-grand players
55. Volcanic overflow
56. Coffee container
57. Dancer’s jump
58. Kitchen appliance
59. Learn
60. Outcomes
61. Cowboy country
Down
1. Outfit
2. Car’s wheel shaft
3. Sheet of paper
4. Classify
5. Pals
6. Showy actor
7. Nudged
8. Mustang maker
9. Lassie
10. Everyone
11. Baltic, e.g.
17. Wiggly fish
19. Cut wood, again
22. Being in debt 24. Choir voice 25. Furniture wood
Hem
Pipe joints 28. BLT spread
View
31. Dangerous curves
35. Roughen
40. Laid-back
42. Inky implement
44. Grates
46. Enrage
48. Building overhang
49. Special nights
50. Breathe hard 51. Small dog
52. Bitter anger
53. Colony insect 54. Little bit
Crossword & Sudoku
Rockford Area
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Phantom Regiment Show of Shows
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815.261.1956
Thursday, July 3
The annual Show of Shows returns to Rockford on July 3, bringing the excitement of competitive marching music to a new location at Guilford High School Football Field. This thrilling event features top drum and bugle corps from across the Midwest, including Rockford’s own Phantom Regiment. Spectators will witness powerful music, precise formations, and captivating performances under the lights. The show begins at 7 p.m., with tickets starting at $33. VIP and group ticket options are available for fans looking to enhance their experience at this beloved summer tradition.
Rockford 4 of July Celebration th Downtown Rockford 4thandlights.com
815.979.1196
Friday, July 4
Rockford’s cherished Independence Day celebration returns Friday, July 4, 2025, honoring the legacy of founder Joe Marino and this year’s theme: “Peace – Love –Unity.” The day kicks off at 7 a.m. with the Lifescape 5K and an 8:30 a.m. patriotic prayer breakfast. Afternoon festivities include parades beginning at 4:40 p.m., followed by live music at 5 p.m. at City Market Pavilion and 7 p.m. at Beattie Park. The night concludes with a breathtaking 9:30 p.m. fireworks show, returning to the Jefferson Street Bridge for the first time in 25 years, synchronized to 103.1 FM and aired live on WTVO17.
Sunday, July 6
Frida Fest is a month-long celebration honoring the birthday and legacy of artist Frida Kahlo, beginning with a vibrant kickoff event on Sunday, July 6 from 12 - 5 p.m.
This opening celebration features live music, vendors selling Frida Kahlo-inspired merchandise, and authentic Mexican cuisine. Families can enjoy art and craft activities for children, while both kids and adults are invited to participate in a Frida Kahlo look-a-like contest. A replica of Frida’s garden temple will be on display, along with many more culturally rich activities throughout the afternoon.
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