The Rock River Times – July 9, 2025

Housing funding cut

Several tents sit just off of Lake Shore Drive in Chicago’s Uptown neighborhood, in a park known for its homeless encampments.

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State News

State ends fiscal year with record revenue

Attention turns to volatile FY26 forecast as uncertainty continues

By Ben Szalinski Capitol News Illinois

bszalinski@capitolnewsillinois.com

Despite uncertainty over the economy and federal funding during the second half of fiscal year 2025, the year closed on June 30 with the state setting a new record for annual revenue.

Numbers compiled by the independent Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability show FY25 concluded with $54 billion in revenue, the most the state has ever received in a fiscal year. The state also brought in $717 million more in revenue than lawmakers originally budgeted for when they passed a $53.3 billion budget in May 2024.

All told, the final revenue numbers track closely with projections made in May by both COGFA and the Governor’s Office of Management and Budget that formed the basis of the FY26 budget. In other words, June revenues produced no surprises, and lawmakers aren’t sitting on any substantial surplus as the new fiscal year begins.

The record revenues also don’t alleviate any uncertainty for the current or future fiscal years as Congress considers drastic reductions to the social safety net and aid to states.

Causes

of

revenue growth

Strong personal income tax growth drove the revenue increase in FY25, largely thanks to a “true up” conducted by the Department of Revenue that reallocated business related income tax revenue

into the personal income tax category. Personal income tax revenue was 10% higher than in FY24, but corporate income taxes declined by 9.5%.

Some other revenue sources also saw minimal growth. Sales tax revenue grew by less than 1%, though COGFA noted it increased by nearly 3% in the second half of FY25 after a weak start last summer as gas prices dropped and people cut back on large purchases amid growing economic uncertainty.

Federal income was also down 4.6% in FY25, even when excluding one-time pandemic relief funds the state received in FY24. But in a bright spot for the state, COGFA found that state revenue sources grew more than anticipated to offset the $178 million decline in federal revenue.

Despite solid revenue growth this year, questions remain about how well it will perform in FY26.

“Whether this record will be surpassed in FY 2026 remains to be seen, though the FY 2026 enacted budget assumes revenues of $55.297 billion – nearly $1.3 billion above the FY 2025 final total,” COGFA Revenue Manger Eric Noggle wrote.

Bills paid and money left over

The state also ended the fiscal year with $1.9 billion of cash in the General Revenue Fund after all bills were paid, according to the Comptroller Susana Mendoza’s office.

“We work hard each year to pay bills on time, build up the state’s emergency reserves and stress fiscal discipline, even in these uncertain times,” Mendoza said in a statement. “My office will strive for continued improvement in state finances and credit ratings in the new budget year.”

Mendoza’s office also put $256 million into the “rainy day” fund, growing it to a balance of $2.5 billion. The fund is expected to grow at a slower rate in FY26, however, as lawmakers suspended a monthly transfer that will free up $45 million.

With an extra cash balance to start the new fiscal year, Mendoza said she plans to pre-pay monthly pension payments for FY26. Lawmakers gave the comptroller authority last year to make pension payments earlier in the year rather than on a monthly basis when extra money is available.

“This will enable the systems to plan accordingly and keep additional dollars in their investment portfolios into the new budget year,” Mendoza said.

An uncertain future

With good new concluding FY25, attention now turns to FY26, which began Tuesday, and the vast uncertainty the state faces from budget talks in Congress and the economic fallout of decisions by the Trump administration.

Gov. JB Pritzker signed a $55.1 billion spending plan in mid-June that relies on $55.3 billion in revenue. It’s the largest budget in state history despite minimal discretionary spending growth, and it relies on $1.2 billion of tax increases or one-time revenues.

But state lawmakers have left the door open to the possibility that changes Congress makes to federal funding that requires states to cover greater portions of government programs and ceases funding in certain areas will require lawmakers to change the budget.

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“The ability of the state to try to step in and try to mitigate the damage is somewhat limited, although we have the ability to do certain things and may have to in special session or we may have to in veto session,” Pritzker told reporters in Peoria on Tuesday. “It’s a little hard to tell yet. Some of the provisions of this terrible bill in Washington, D.C. don’t go into effect until next year and so we’ll have to evaluate what changes to make in order to deal with it.”

Work requirements for health care and food assistance programs, cuts to Medicaid reimbursements and the elimination of clean energy tax credits could all require the state to take on more costs.

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Yemen’s Houthi rebels say bulk carrier Magic Seas that they attacked Sunday has sunk

By Jon Gambrell Associated Press

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A cargo ship attacked by Yemen’s Houthi rebels sank Monday in the Red Sea, the group said, raising new concerns over safety in the waterway crucial to global shipping, as Israel targeted the rebels with airstrikes.

The Houthis attacked the Liberianflagged, Greek-owned bulk carrier Magic Seas with drones, missiles, rocket-propelled grenades and small arms fire on Sunday, forcing its crew of 22 to abandon the vessel.

The Magic Seas attack and subsequent Israeli airstrikes early Monday targeting the rebels raised fears of a renewed Houthi campaign against shipping that could again draw in U.S. and Western forces to the area, particularly after U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration targeted the rebels in a major airstrike campaign.

The ship attack comes at a sensitive moment in the Middle East, as a possible ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war hangs in the balance, and as Iran weighs whether to restart negotiations over its nuclear program following American airstrikes targeting its most sensitive atomic sites during an Israeli war against the Islamic Republic.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also traveled to Washington to meet with Trump.

Ship attack forces crew to aban- don vessel

The attack on the Magic Seas, a bulk carrier heading north to Egypt’s Suez Canal, happened about 100 kilometers (60 miles) southwest of Hodeida, Yemen, which is held by the Houthis.

The British military’s United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations, or UKMTO, center first said that an armed security team on the vessel had returned fire against an initial attack of gunfire and rocket-propelled grenades, though the vessel later was struck by projectiles.

Ambrey, a private maritime security firm, said that the Magic Seas also had been attacked by bomb-carrying drone boats, which could be a major escalation. It said that two drone boats struck the ship, while another two had been destroyed by the armed guards on board. UKMTO said the ship was taking on

water and its crew had abandoned the vessel. They were rescued by a passing ship, it added.

A European Union anti-piracy patrol in the region, called Operation Atalanta, said that 22 mariners had been on board the Magic Seas.

Brig. Gen. Yahya Saree, the Houthis’ military spokesman, claimed the attack and said the rebels used missiles and bomb-carrying drone boats to attack the ship.

“Our operations continue in targeting the depths of the Israeli entity in occupied Palestine, as well as preventing Israeli maritime navigation in the Red and Arabian Seas ... until the aggression on Gaza stops and the siege on it is lifted,” Saree said.

The Magic Seas’ owners didn’t respond to a request for comment. Saree later said the vessel had sank in the Red Sea.

Israeli strikes target Houthi-held ports

The Israeli military said that it struck Houthi-held ports at Hodeida, Ras Isa and Salif, as well as the Ras Kanatib power plant. It released footage showing an F-16 launching from Israel for the strike, which came after the Israeli military issued a warning for the area.

“These ports are used by the Houthi terrorist regime to transfer weapons from the Iranian regime, which are employed to carry out terrorist operations against the state of Israel and its allies,” the Israeli military said.

The Israeli military also said it struck the Galaxy Leader, a vehicle-carrying vessel that the Houthis seized back in November 2023 when they began their attacks in the Red Sea corridor over the Israel-Hamas war.

“Houthi forces installed a radar system on the ship and have been using it to track vessels in the international maritime arena to facilitate further terrorist activities,” the Israeli military said.

The Bahamas-flagged Galaxy Leader was affiliated with an Israeli billionaire. It said that no Israelis were on board. The ship had been operated by a Japanese firm, NYK Line.

The Houthis acknowledged the strikes, but offered no damage assessment from the attack. Saree, the Houthi spokesman, claimed the rebels’ air defense forces “effectively confronted” the Israelis

without offering evidence.

Israel has repeatedly attacked Houthi areas in Yemen, including a naval strike in June. Both Israel and the United States have struck ports in the area in the past — including an American attack that killed 74 people in April — but Israel is now acting alone in attacking the rebels as they continue to fire missiles at Israel.

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz threatened to launch further strikes.

“What’s true for Iran is true for Yemen,” Katz said in a statement. “Anyone who raises a hand against Israel will have it cut off. The Houthis will continue to pay a heavy price for their actions.”

The Houthis then responded with an apparent missile attack on Israel. The Israeli military said that it attempted to intercept the two missiles launched by the Houthis, but they appeared to make impact, though no injuries have been reported. Sirens sounded in the West Bank and along the Dead Sea.

Saree on Monday claimed to launch missiles and drones targeting Israel in its attack.

“We are fully prepared for a sustained and prolonged confrontation, to confront hostile warplanes and to counter attempts to break the naval blockade imposed by our armed forces on the enemy,” Saree said.

Houthi attacks came over the Israel-Hamas war

The Houthi rebels have been launching missile and drone attacks against commercial and military ships in the region in what the group’s leadership has described as an effort to end Israel’s offensive against Hamas in the Gaza Strip.

Between November 2023 and January 2025, the Houthis targeted more than 100 merchant vessels with missiles and drones, sinking two of them and killing four sailors. Their campaign has greatly reduced the flow of trade through the Red Sea corridor, which typically sees $1 trillion of goods move through it annually. Shipping through the Red Sea, while still lower than normal, has increased in recent weeks.

The Houthis paused attacks until the U.S. launched a broad assault against the rebels in mid-March. That ended weeks later and the Houthis haven’t attacked a vessel, though they have continued occasional missile attacks targeting Israel.

Housing funding cut in Illinois budget as homelessness increases

Lawmakers vote to decrease funding for housing programs by more than $14M

By Ben Szalinski Capitol News Illinois

bszalinski@capitolnewsillinois.com

The number of homeless people in Illinois is rising, but the state’s spending on homeless prevention and other housing programs is headed in the other direction.

Facing a tight budget year with constrained spending and limited natural revenue growth, the $55.1 billion fiscal year 2026 budget that took effect July 1 reduces total funding for housing programs by more than $14 million, including Pritzker’s signature initiative designed to eliminate homelessness in Illinois.

“Last year homelessness increased 116% in the state of Illinois,” Doug Kenshol, co-founder of the Illinois Shelter Alliance, told Capitol News Illinois. “To be in the midst of this crisis and then have the state cut funding was beyond disappointing.”

Discretionary spending rose by less than 1% in the FY26 budget, according to the governor’s office, despite total spending increasing by $2 billion. That minimal spending growth led lawmakers to reduce several programs.

“Is it enough? No, it isn’t … we know that homelessness is an existential crisis, and the state of Illinois takes this seriously,” Sen. Adriane Johnson, D-Buffalo Grove, who serves on a state homeless prevention task force, told Capitol News Illinois. “We have a really bold vision for ending homelessness and we’re going to continue down that path.”

Spending reductions

Pritzker first established a task force by executive order in 2021 that would create a plan for “Home Illinois” to reduce homelessness in the state to “functional zero” — where homelessness is temporary and people without housing can quickly obtain housing resources. The executive order did not set a date for the state to reach functional zero, and funding for the Home Illinois is declining by $26.6 million in FY26.

Pritzker’s administration had previously targeted housing programs for substantial increases in recent years. The FY26 budget appropriated $263.7 million for Home Illinois, down from $290.3 million in FY25. That was a $90 million

increase from FY24, when the program received $200.3 million in its first year after Pritzker signed legislation in 2023 codifying the task force and Home Illinois program.

Among the decreased spending in Home Illinois is a $25 million reduction to the Court-Based Rental Assistance Program that provides financial aid to people facing evictions. Other programs saw steady or increased funding, including shelters, which rose to fund Chicago’s One System Initiative that integrates migrants into the city’s typical shelter system.

Spending on housing programs is also down overall, according to the advocacy group Housing Action Illinois. While some housing programs saw increases that offset reductions to Home Illinois, total spending on housing programs is down by $14.6 million in the FY26 budget, to $354 million. Pritzker’s proposed budget had called for a $7.6 million decrease.

“FY26 is largely a maintenance year for the state budget,” an Illinois Department of Human Services spokesperson said in a statement. “We remain as committed as ever to advancing strategies that prevent and end homelessness across Illinois.”

Johnson said the spending reduction is “temporary” and the state is still working toward long-term goals that would require more funding.

“The state is trying to do the best it can with limited resources,” Housing Action Illinois Policy Director Bob Palmer said in an interview.

Some of the avenues lawmakers used to fund programs also divert funding away from one area in favor of another, Palmer said. For example, the Affordable Housing Trust Fund is supposed to provide funding for new permanent rental housing, but money in the fund is also being used to increase funding for emergency or transitional housing.

“We were in a way glad to see that increase but also feeling conflicted because it’s taking money from another important housing resource,” Palmer said. “We had been advocating for that increase to come from general revenue funds.”

Funding for the emergency and transitional housing program increased by $7 million, a small win for advocates, but nowhere near the $40 million increase sought by the Illinois Shelter Alliance. The group wanted lawmakers to increase funding by $100 million overall for hous-

ing programs.

Palmer also worried proposed federal cuts to rental assistance programs will put additional strain on the state’s budget.

Homelessness continues to grow

The spending reductions come as homelessness in Illinois continues to rise despite the new program.

The latest data on homelessness in Illinois from an October report by a Department of Human Services task force shows the state had 25,787 unhoused people on the night of the annual “point in time” count in January 2024 — a 116% increase from 2023.

The increase is largely driven by migrants who have been sent to Illinois by other states such as Texas. Of those without housing in January 2024, 13,891 were new arrivals. However, non-migrant homelessness is still on the rise, increasing 22% in 2024.

Homelessness is also increasing throughout the state. It’s up 207% since 2020 in Chicago, while DuPage and St. Clair counties were the only places in Illinois to see a decline over that time.

“You can argue that we can always do better, but Illinois is on the right path,” Johnson said.

Despite homelessness increasing since Home Illinois was established, Kenshol said the program is making a difference.

“They’ve created some great programs and they’ve gotten funds distributed and a lot of housing and a lot of shelter has been created, but we have to sustain that effort and we need to keep making incremental increases because we’re not there yet,” he said.

Data backs that up, according to IDHS.

The Court-Based Rental Assistance Program, which received a substantial cut this year, has helped 7,500 households. And more than 18,000 people were served by Home Illinois in the first half of FY25 — 10,000 more than IDHS’ prior homelessness prevention program helped in FY22.

The problem, according to advocates and IDHS, is rapidly growing housing costs that make finding permanent housing and affording rent more unreachable for more people. A report last month from the Illinois Economic Policy Institute found Illinois needs 142,000 more housing units to meet the current demand for homes.

Finding more resources

Data in the task force’s annual report

that provides a road map for Home Illinois shows service providers still need substantial resources to make a dent in homelessness. The state has more than 23,000 beds and housing units for homeless people, but needs about 27,000 more.

The task force, which includes advocates, lawmakers and top leaders in state agencies, says the problem will continue to grow if these resources aren’t addressed.

“The longer it takes to meet these targets, the more resources will be needed to reach functional zero as homelessness is a dynamic systems problem, or, in other words, annual unmet need for shelter and housing can be expected to increase each year that the need is unmet,” the report said.

Palmer agreed.

“If we’re taking the plan to prevent and end homelessness in Illinois seriously, we need to be providing the increased resources to eliminate that shortage … otherwise we’re just managing homelessness at its current level,” he said.

Palmer said lawmakers should be increasing funding for housing no matter what the state’s budget situation is because housing insecurity can be a root cause for other issues that cost the state more money, such as health problems.

Increasing funding for shelters alone also isn’t enough, said Kenshol, the Shelter Aliance co-founder. A lack of funding for affordable permanent housing leaves people stuck in the shelter system, which means growing rental assistance programs to help prevent people from being forced into shelters should be a budget priority, he said.

In a $55.1 billion budget, Kenshol argued the state should be able to find the money to increase funding each year for housing programs.

“As a society, as voters, as elected officials, we make different choices. We turn our backs on the people who are desperate and at risk of perishing and instead we invest in other things,” Kenshol said. “My values suggest that we should put caring for the least of these first.”

Capitol News Illinois is a nonprofit, nonpartisan news service that distributes state government coverage to hundreds of news outlets statewide. It is funded primarily by the Illinois Press Foundation and the Robert R. McCormick Foundation.

By Grant McCarty

As we enter July, blueberry season arrives with many orchards and u-pick farms now open featuring early-season varieties. These include ‘Duke’ and ‘Spartan’ that ripen first, followed by mid to late-season options like ‘Bluecrop’ and ‘Nelson’. Blueberry harvest season at your favorite u-pick farm can extend upwards of six weeks, lasting into mid to late August.

After visiting local u-pick farms, you may decide to grow your own. These plants thrive in our growing conditions, and you may still find planting options for this fall. Space them 4-6 feet apart in full sun locations with well-draining soil that

Growing and harvesting blueberries

maintains consistent moisture but cannot tolerate waterlogged conditions. Crosspollination between different varieties significantly improves fruit production, so plant at least two different cultivars for optimal results. Young plants typically begin producing fruit in their second or third year, reaching full production by year five with expected yields of 3-5 pounds per plant.

The most crucial aspect of successful blueberry cultivation is soil pH. Blueberries require very acidic soil with a pH between 4.5 and 5.5. Most Northern Illinois soils measure nearly 7, and lowering this pH takes considerable time. Without proper soil pH, plants cannot remain healthy or absorb necessary

nutrients. Furthermore, low pH must be maintained consistently, and common suggestions like pine needles and other organic matter provide only temporary solutions. This challenge sometimes leads us to discourage backyard blueberry cultivation because lowering and maintaining proper soil pH can be difficult. If you accept this challenge or have a growing area with naturally low soil pH, several blueberry varieties perform exceptionally well in Northern Illinois’ climate. ‘Bluecrop’ remains the gold standard—hardy, productive, and disease-resistant with excellent flavor. ‘Patriot’ offers superior cold tolerance and early ripening. For maximum hardiness, ‘Northland’ withstands harsh winters

while producing sweet, medium-sized berries. ‘Jersey’ provides late-season fruit with excellent storage quality, while ‘Chandler’ produces unusually large berries with outstanding flavor.

While blueberry bushes require patience and proper soil preparation, they reward gardeners with decades of production. With proper care, these plants can produce fruit for 30-50 years, making them excellent long-term investments for Northern Illinois homeowners. However, if you decide against growing them, take advantage of visiting local u-pick farms and orchards this season to savor these local berries. Grant is the Local Food and Smalls Farms Educator of the University of Illinois Extension.

Energy & Environment

Alarm in the U.S. renewable energy world

By Dr. Robert Vogl, Ph.D.

Illinois Renewable Energy Association

Contributors

Sammy Roth, a climate Columnist for the L.A Times finds it hard to be optimistic right now given the Trump Administration effort to kill federal support for solar and wind power and other environmental concerns. The results are expected to leave us with worse air, more life threatening heat waves and higher electric bills. Given the subsidies for coal, natural gas, oil and nuclear power going to those energy sources and tax breaks for the rich such monies could have continue to fund cleaner energy sources. The Senate bill would eliminate tax credits for solar and windfarms that do not come on line by the end of 2027. It stops new development and puts projects already being developed at risk. New factories to build solar panels, lithium ion batteries and other components for clean energy projects are unlikely to be built. Tax credits for rooftop solar, electric vehicles and upgrading the efficiency of

existing homes would also be eliminated.

Trump’s calling renewable energy tax credits a giant scam and referred to wind turbines and the rest of this ‘Junk” as 10 times more costly than any other energy.”

Roth contradicts Trump’s cost estimates by citing investment bank Lazard report that solar and wind are America’s cheapest sources of new electricity even without tax credits.

Roth goes on to warn us not to surrender to despair and suggests we talk to our friends about climate change and inform our political leaders of our concerns.

For more information on the impacts of the Trump Administration on Energy and Climate policies the Sun Day Campaign provides it in its recent newsletters. The May 3rd issue points out the administration has reduced the length time for reviews for coal and hard rock mines, oil and gas drilling, geothermal developments and biofuel developments of public land from at least a year to 28 days yet excluded wind and solar projects. The decision could provide environmental

groups additional grounds for them to challenge such federal approvals in the courts.

Scientists responsible for writing the latest National Climate Assessment have been dismissed from writing the report. The Congressionally mandated report outlines the increased dangers rising temperatures for lawmakers, policy experts and the public. It was expected to come out by 2028.The experts writing the reports have volunteered their time. Their dismissal raises questions as to who will be involved in writing the report if it gets written.

It is not all bad news for the renewable energy transition .A June 16th 2025 a Federal Energy Regulatory Commission cited by the Sun Day Campaign indicates that by April of 2025 nearly 96 percent of new U.S. generating capacity came from a combination of wind and solar energy in the first third of the year. Some 87% of that new electrical capacity came from solar energy. By April of 2025 solar was the largest source of new generating capacity

for 20 consecutive months.

Projections over the next three years indicated that as much as 40% of a new electrical generation could come from a mix of all renewable energy sources while natural gas use would fall to 38%.

But the ongoing announcements regarding funding cuts to renewable energy projects threaten the future growth of the industry.

The Sun Day Campaign report of June 27, 2025 reported that 1.4 billion dollars for new factories targeted for battery, electric vehicles and solar panel factories were canceled in May of this year. The canceled projects were expected to provide nearly 12,000 new jobs. Republican controlled congressional districts are losing the most from cancelled projects. The Biden administration had invested in Republican district with the expectation that they would be protected by the new administration. We will see how thing unfold.

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COMBINED ANNUAL BUDGET AND APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE OF THE WEST SUBURBAN FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING APRIL 1, 2025 AND ENDING MARCH 31, 2026

BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Trustees of the WEST SURBURBAN FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT:

SECTION 1. The fiscal year of said District for the purpose of this Ordinance shall be from April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026. SECTION

the beginning of the fiscal year (est.) $216,000.00

Government Notices

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VILLAGE OF NEW MILFORD, ILLINOIS

NOTICE OF ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS HEARING

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS that on the 24th day of July, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. the ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS for the Village of New Milford, Illinois shall convene at the Village Hall, 6771 11th Street, Rockford, IL 61109 to consider the following described zoning matter:

1) A request for a Map Amendment that the following property be rezoned from CC Commercial Community District under Section 21-43 of the Code of Ordinances for the Village of New Milford, Illinois, to Section 21-35, R-1, One Family Residential District for the property commonly known as 2170 New Milford School Road, Rockford, IL (15-24-151-018)

Members of the public are invited to attend this public hearing, at which time an opportunity will be given to address the members of the Zoning Board of Appeals.

Dated: July 2, 2025 /s/ James E. Stevens, Village Attorney

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LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE is hereby given that Discovery Center Museum intends to contract for the following items and services; specifications are available from Michael Rathbun email: Michael Rathbun, at michaelr@discoverycentermuseum.org

Discovery Center is replacing the majority of carpeting on its second floor.

SECTION 3. The sum of one hundred ninety-six thousand four hundred forty-six and 25/100ths ($196,446.25) Dollars in money, or so much hereof as may be deemed necessary, and as may be authorized by law, to defray all of the expenses and liabilities of the WEST SUBURBAN FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT and for the use of said District in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois be, and the same is hereby appropriated for all corporate purposes for the said District, for the fiscal year commencing April 1, 2025, and terminating March 31, 2026, said total being divided among the purposes and amounts specified in Section 2 of this Ordinance, and specifically itemized as “ESTIMATED EXPENDITURES”, which part section is hereby incorporated herein by reference as a part of this Section 3 as though set forth, and which shall be and is the Annual Appropriation Ordinance of said District for the fiscal year fixed and declared in Section 1 of this Ordinance.

SECTION 4. All unexpended balances of any items or item appropriated by this Ordinance may be expended to cover any deficiency as to any other item of the foregoing items set forth in Section 3 hereof.

SECTION 5. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect after its approval, passage, and publication as provided by law.

PASSED UPON MOTION BY Kris Jones

SECONDED BY Lisa Datzler

BY ROLL CALL VOTE THIS 6th DAY OF May, 2025 AS FOLLOWS:

VOTING “AYE”: 2

VOTING “NAY”: 0

ABSENT, ABSTAIN, OTHER: 1

ATTEST:

APPROVED May 6, 2025

TRUSTEE SECRETARY

TRUSTEE PRESIDENT

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Bids will be opened at the Discovery Center Museum, 711 North Main Street, Rockford Illinois 61103 (Michael Rathbun (815) 972-2841). The Discovery Center Museum reserves the unrestricted right to reject any or all bids received, to waive or not to waive any informality, or to accept the bid considered to be in the best interest of Discovery Center. Contractor shall not pay less than the prevailing rates of wages to all laborers, workmen, and mechanics performing work under this contract, and shall comply with the requirements of the IL Wages of Employees on Public Works Act (820 ILCS 130/1-12).

Bid No. 01-2025 Carpet removal and replacement

Pre-Bid Conference: July 21, 2025 at 1:00 PM at 711 North Main Street, Rockford Illinois 61103-Entry Lobby

Bid Opening: July 31, 2025 at 1:00 PM at 711 North Main Street, Rockford Illinois 61103 BY: Michael Rathbun, Director of Facilities and Operations 26373R TRRT 7/9 n n n

LEGAL NOTICE

Rockford Public School District 205 will destroy temporary records of students who were born in 1998 and were enrolled in Special Education. Parents, legal guardians or former students (now adults) have the right to copies of original records prior to their destruction. The district is required by law to keep these temporary records a minimum of five years after a student leaves the district. Once that time frame passes, the district offers records to parents, guardians or former students. Any unclaimed records are then destroyed. The records may benefit the student and/or parents, because they may be needed later to certify eligibility for certain government services and aid, including those offered by the Social Security Administration and the Illinois Department of

Rehabilitation Services. Contact the RPS 205 Special Education Records Department by Monday, August 4, 2025 for more information, including how to obtain these records: 815-966-5256

El Distrito Escolar de Rockford 205 destruirá los registros temporales de estudiantes que nacieron en 1998 y que recibieron servicios de educación especial. Los padres, tutores legales o estudiantes anteriores (que ahora son adultos) tienen derecho a las copias originales de sus registros antes de su destrucción. El Distrito tiene la obligación legal de guardar estos registros temporales por un mínimo de cinco años después de que un estudiante salga del Distrito. Una vez que pase ese periodo de tiempo, el Distrito ofrece los registros a los padres, tutores legales o estudiantes anteriores. Luego se destruye cualquier registro no reclamado. Los registros pueden beneficiar al estudiante y/o a los padres, ya que es posible que se necesiten más adelante para aclarar la elegibilidad para ciertos servicios y asistencia del gobierno, incluyendo los servicios ofrecidos por la Administración del Seguro Social y el Departamento de Servicios de Rehabilitación de Illinois. Comuníquese con el departa- mento de registros de educación especial de RPS 205 antes del lunes, 4 de agosto de 2025 para más información, incluyendo cómo obtener estos registros: 815-966-5256.

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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 electrical contractor business in said County and State under the name of Rosario’s Electric at the following post office addresses: 924 Glendale Ave., Rockford, IL 61108; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Nicolas Wayne Land

SIGNED: Nicolas Wayne Land 7/1/25

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 1st day of July, A.D. 2025. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Lisa Nolley, Deputy Clerk 26387R TRRT 7/23

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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 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION In the Interest of: EVELYN ROSE LANGE, A Minor. CASE NO: 25 AD 88 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Take notice that on the 30th day of June, 2025, a Petition for Adoption was filed in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Illinois, 17th Judicial Circuit, and that on the second floor of the Winnebago County Juvenile Justice Center, on the 5th 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 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 30th day of June, 2025. Thomas Klein Clerk of the Circuit Court ERIN L. NASH #6304953 Nash Law Office, P.C. 4615 East State Street, Suite 101 Rockford, IL 61108 (815) 397-7500 erin@nashlawofficepc.com

26382R TRRT 7/23 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY PROBATE DIVISION IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: JANET A. PRADER, Deceased. CASE NO. 2025-PR-144 CLAIM NOTICE

NOTICE is given of the death of JANET A. PRADER, who died on February 22, 2025. Letters of Office were issued on June 2, 2025, to Ashley N. Meyer, 5810 Pheasant Drive SW, Apt 513, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is Michael J. Smith, of Barrick, Switzer, Long, Balsley & Van Evera, LLP, 6833 Stalter Drive, Rockford, Illinois 61108.

Claims against the Estate may be filed on or before January 9, 2026, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975 as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred.

Claims against the Estate may be filed in the Office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk, Probate Division at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois, or with the Estate legal representative, or both. Copies of claims filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office, Probate Division, must be mailed or delivered to the Estate legal representative and to her attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed. Dated: July 7, 2025

/s/Ashley N. Meyer, Administrator Michael J. Smith BARRICK, SWITZER, LONG, BALSLEY & VAN EVERA, LLP 6833 Stalter Drive Rockford, IL 61108 (815) 962-6611 service.msmith@bslbv.com 26385R TRRT 7/23 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS In the Matter of the Petition of CLAUDIA ISABEL GOMEZ AGUILAR, Petitioner, To Adopt KEVIN QHARY BRAN GOMEZ, a minor, and EDWIN ROBERTO BRAN-ARIAS, Respondent. Case No. 2025-AD-8 PUBLICATION NOTICE To: EDWIN ROBERTO BRAN-ARIAS 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 Kevin Qhary Bran Gomez, 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, Edwin Roberto Bran-Arias, 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 11th day of June, 2025. Thomas Klein Clerk of the Circuit Court 26386R TRRT 7/23 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS 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

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

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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

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P26361R 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 CLAIMS NOTICE

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n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WinnebagoRockford, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff vs. 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

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

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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

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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

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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 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. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Mary McRue, Deputy Clerk 26351R TRRT 7/9 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 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 26348R 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 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 OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS PLANET HOME LENDING, LLC

Plaintiff, -v.-

EDITH R. ACKERMAN et al

Defendant 2022-FC-0000169

NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 27, 2025, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on August 11, 2025, at the Advocus National Title Insurance, 973 Featherstone Rd, Suite 100, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public in-person sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT THREE (3) IN BLOCK ELEVEN (11) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF CENTRAL PARK SUBDIVISION, BEING A SUBDIVISION LYING IN THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION FIFTEEN, IN TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 12 OF PLATS ON PAGE 49 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN WINNEBAGO COUNTY IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 2917 LAWNDALE AVE, ROCKFORD, IL 61101 Property Index No. 11-15203-003

The real estate is improved with a single family 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. 14-22-01929

Attorney ARDC No. 00468002

Case Number: 2022-FC-0000169

TJSC#: 45-1648

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-0000169

I3269276 P26369R TRRT 7/23 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF Winnebago COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENTCHANCERY DIVISION

MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE/ MECHANICS LIEN SECTION

The Bank of New York Mellon f/k/a The Bank of New York as successor Indenture trustee to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association for CWHEQ Revolving Home Equity Loan Trust, Series 2005-J, Plaintiff, vs. Michael R. Brown, Mechelle J. Brown, State of Illinois Department of Revenue, Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants, Defendants. 2025FC0000252 843 Marvin St. South Beloit, IL 61080-2246 PUBLICATION NOTICE

The requisite Affidavit for Publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you: Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants, Defendants in the above entitled suit, that said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Chancery Division, by the said Plaintiff, against you and other Defendants, praying for foreclosure of a certain Real Estate Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: LOT THITY-ONE (31) IN BLOCK NINE (9) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF CLARK AND HELM’S ADDITION, A RESUBDIVISION OF PART OF OAK PARK ADDITION TO SOUTH BELOIT, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 10 OF PLATS ON PAGE 26 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS Tax Number: 0408103011 commonly known as 843 Marvin St. South Beloit, IL 610802246; and which said Real Estate Mortgage was made by Michael R. Brown and Mechelle J. Brown, husband and wife, and recorded in the Office of the Winnebago County Recorder as Document Number 0568612; that Summons was duly issued out of the said Court against you as provided by law, and that the said suit is now pending. Now, therefore, unless you, the

said named Defendant, file your answer to the Complaint in the said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, In the office of the Circuit Court of IL County, located at 400 West State Street, Room 101 Rockford, IL 61101, on or before August 8, 2025, default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said Complaint. C. Anthony Crnic ARDC # 6312600 Cook County # 59191 THE SAYER LAW GROUP, P.C. 925 E 4th St. Waterloo, IA 50703 (319) 234-2530 tcrnic@sayerlaw.com generalupdates@sayerlaw.com IL250129 I3269431 26370R TRRT 7/23 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, 400 WEST STATE STREET, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF Sarah Tarara, DECEASED. 25 PR 179

Notice is given to creditors of the death of the above named decedent. Letters of office were issued to Joanne Tarara, 3820 Palm Isle Place, Apr. B103, Bradenton, Florida 34203, as Independent Administrator, whose attorney of record is Daniel J. Lynch, Peck Ritchey, LLC., 321 South Plymouth Court, 6th Floor, Chicago, Illinois 60604. The estate will be administered without court supervision, unless under section 5/28-4 of the Probate Act Ill. Compiled Stat. 1992, Ch. 755, par. 5/28-4) any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the clerk.

Claims against the estate may be filed with the clerk or with the representative, or both, on or before January 9, 2026, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by section 5/18-3 of the Probate Act, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

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.

Daniel J. Lynch Peck Ritchey, LLC (6331421) 321 South Plymouth Court, 6th Floor Chicago, Illinois 60604 (312)201-0900 I3269278 P26371R TRRT 7/23 n n n

TAX DEED NO. 2025-TX-0000258 FILED July 1, 2025 TAKE NOTICE TO:

LORI GUMMOW, WINNEBAGO COUNTY CLERK; Wells Fargo Foothill Inc.; Warner Electric Inc. a/k/a Warner Electric LLC; Warner Electric Inc. a/k/a Warner Electric, LLC; Occupant; Regal Rexnord; UNKNOWN OWNERS OR PARTIES INTERESTED; AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS.

This is NOTICE of the filing of the Petition for Tax Deed on the following described property: All that certain land

and premises situated in Winnebago County, City of South Beloit, Illinois, as shown on that certain plat of survey dated January 25, 2000, last revised January 28, 2000, made by International Land Services, Inc., entitled “South Beloit, Illinois, 449 Gardner Street”, and as further described as Part of Lot 42, County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois Plat of a part of the, City of South Beloit, Winnebago County, Illinois being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the Southeast corner of said Lot 42; thence N76deg24’00”W along the North line of Gardner Street 451.64 feet; thence N13deg35’19”E, 102.00 feet; thence S76deg25’47”E, 142.65 feet; thence N13deg35’13”E, 49.50 feet; thence S76deg04’19”E, 24.99 feet; thence N13deg47’36”E, 23.65 feet; thence S76deg24’47”E, 8.93 feet; thence N13deg35’13”E, 47.45 feet; thence N00deg03’15”W, 300.28 feet; thence N13deg34’43”E, 322.87 feet the South line of the Chicago and Northwestern Transportation Company Railroad right-ofway, thence N84deg09’20”E along the South line of the Chicago and Northwestern Transportation Company Railroad right-of-way 139.35 feet to the East line of said Lot 42; thence S00deg03’13”E along the East line of said Lot 42, 909.28 feet to the point of beginning. Contained within said bounds 201,598 square feet or 4.6281 acres. Property Index Number 0405-179-003

On November 21, 2025 at 9:30 a.m., Courtroom 426 the Petitioner intends to make application for an order on the petition that a Tax Deed be issued. The real estate was sold on November 11, 2024 for general taxes of the year 2023. The period of redemption will expire November 19, 2025.

G. Michael Scheurich, Attorney for Petitioner (815) 636-9600 26375R TRRT 7/23 n n n TAX DEED NO. 2025-TX-0000257 FILED July 1, 2025 TAKE NOTICE TO: LORI GUMMOW, WINNEBAGO COUNTY CLERK; Byron Bank; Maccabee Capital LLC; Occupant; Rockford Icehogs; UNKNOWN OWNERS OR PARTIES INTERESTED; AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS. This is NOTICE of the filing of the Petition for Tax Deed on the following described property: Lots Fourteen (14) to Nineteen (19), both inclusive, the 10 foot vacated alley lying North of said Lot Fourteen (14), all in Block Thirty (30) in the Assessor’s Plat of East Rockford, being a subdivision of part of Block 7, 8, 15, 16, 29, 30, 37 and 38 of the Town of Rockford, the Plat of which Subdivision is recorded in Book 58 of Deeds on Page 19 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois. Property Index Number 1123-387-001

On November 21, 2025 at 9:30 a.m., Courtroom 412 the Petitioner intends to make application for an order on the petition that a Tax Deed be issued. The real estate was sold on November 19, 2024 for

general taxes of the year 2023. The period of redemption will expire November 19, 2025. G. Michael Scheurich, Attorney for Petitioner (815) 636-9600 26376R TRRT 7/23

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 MARK L. BEARD, deceased No. 2025-PR-0000192 CLAIM NOTICE

Notice is given of the death of MARK L. BEARD, of Roscoe, Illinois on May 22, 2025. Letters of office were issued on June 24, 2025, to ERICK G. BEARD, 11873 Tranaray Court, Roscoe, IL 61073, as independent executor, whose attorney is TOBIN & RAMON, 530 South State Street; Suite 200, Belvidere, IL 61008-3711. The estate will be administered without court supervision, unless under 5/28-4 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/28-4), an interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the clerk.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the WINNEBAGO County Circuit Clerk--Probate Division at the WINNEBAGO County Courthouse, at 400 W. State St., Rockford, IL 61101, or with the representative, or both, on or before January 12, 2026 which date is not less than six (6) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by section 5/18-3 of the Probate Act, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of any claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

DATED: June 30, 2025

ERICK G. BEARD

Independent Executor Lois Cannell Ramon ARDC# 2280434

TOBIN, RAMON & BARBER

Attorneys for Petitioner 530 South State Street; Suite 200 Belvidere, IL 61008-3711 (815)544-0316 patti@tobinramon.com 26377R TRRT 7/23 n n n TAX DEED CASE NO: 2025 TX 251 FILED: 6/27/25 To: Quentin McClinton, 3134 Liberty Drive, Rockford, IL 61101 TAKE NOTICE County of Winnebago Date Premises Sold November 19, 2024

Certificate No. 202301095 Sold for General Taxes of (year) 2023

THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES

Property located at 456 N. Avon, Rockford, Illinois

Legal Description or Property Index No. 11-22-128-016

This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on November 19, 2025. Check with the county clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming.

This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before November 19, 2025. This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of this County in Rockford, Illinois on December 19, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. in Room 426.

You may be present at this hearing but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time.

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY

Redemption can be made at any time on or before November 19, 2025 by applying to the County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois at the Office of the County Clerk in Rockford, Illinois. For further information contact the County Clerk

ADDRESS: Winnebago County Clerk’s Office, 404 Elm Street, Room 101, Rockford, IL 61101 TELEPHONE:815-319-4253 Zurmavar, LLC XX, Petitioner By:/s/ J. Thomas Witek Purchaser

Dated June 30, 2025 26378R TRRT 7/23 n n n TAX DEED CASE NO: 2025 TX 252 FILED: 6/27/25

To: UEP Investments 1 LLC, 134 N. 1st St., Rockford, IL 61107

UEP Investments 1 LLC, %Jeff Orduno, 134 N. 1st St., Rockford, IL 61107

Justin Fern, Manager, UEP Investments 1 LLC, 134 N. 1st St., Rockford, IL 61107

TAKE NOTICE

County of Winnebago

Date Premises Sold November 19, 2024

Certificate No. 202301183

Sold for General Taxes of (year) 2023 THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES

Property located at 316 E. State St., Rockford, Illinois Legal Description or Property Index No. 11-23-382-021

This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on November 19, 2025. Check with the county clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming.

This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before November 19, 2025.

This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of this County in Rockford, Illinois on December 19, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. in Room 426. You may be present at this hearing but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time.

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY

Redemption can be made at any time on or before November 19, 2025 by applying to the County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois at the Office of the County Clerk in Rockford, Illinois.

For further information contact the County Clerk

ADDRESS: Winnebago County Clerk’s Office, 404 Elm Street, Room 101, Rockford, IL 61101

TELEPHONE:815-319-4253

Zurmavar, LLC XX, Petitioner By:/s/ J. Thomas Witek Purchaser

Dated June 30, 2025 26379R TRRT 7/23 n n n TAX DEED CASE NO: 2025 TX 253 FILED: 6/27/25

To:

UEP Investments 1 LLC, 134 N. 1st St., Rockford, IL 61107

UEP Investments 1 LLC, %Jeff Orduno, 134 N. 1st St., Rockford, IL 61107 Justin Fern, Manager, UEP Investments 1 LLC, 134 N. 1st St., Rockford, IL 61107

TAKE NOTICE County of Winnebago

Date Premises Sold November 19, 2024

Certificate No. 202301185

Sold for General Taxes of (year) 2023

THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES

Property located at 322 E. State St., Rockford, Illinois

Legal Description or Property Index No. 11-23-382-023

This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on November 19, 2025. Check with the county clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming.

This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before November 19, 2025. This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of this County in Rockford, Illinois on December 19, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. in Room 426. You may be present at this hearing but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time.

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM

IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY

Redemption can be made at any time on or before November 19, 2025 by applying to the County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois at the Office of the County Clerk in Rockford, Illinois.

For further information contact the County Clerk

ADDRESS:

Winnebago County Clerk’s Office, 404 Elm Street, Room 101, Rockford, IL 61101

TELEPHONE:815-319-4253

Zurmavar, LLC XX, Petitioner By:/s/ J. Thomas Witek Purchaser

Dated June 30, 2025 26380R TRRT 7/23

n n n

TAX DEED CASE NO: 2025 TX 254 FILED: 6/27/25

To: UEP Investments 1 LLC, 134 N. 1st St., Rockford, IL 61107 UEP Investments 1 LLC, %Jeff Orduno, 134 N. 1st St., Rockford, IL 61107

Justin Fern, Manager, UEP Investments 1 LLC, 134 N. 1st St., Rockford, IL 61107

TAKE NOTICE

County of Winnebago

Date Premises Sold November 19, 2024

Certificate No. 202301184

Sold for General Taxes of (year) 2023

THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES Property located at E. State St., Rockford, Illinois Legal Description or Property Index No. 11-23-382-022

This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on November 19, 2025. Check with the county clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming.

This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before November 19, 2025.

This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of this County in Rockford, Illinois on December 19, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. in Room 426.

You may be present at this hearing but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time.

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM

IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY

Redemption can be made at any time on or before November

19, 2025 by applying to the County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois at the Office of the County Clerk in Rockford, Illinois.

For further information contact the County Clerk

ADDRESS:

Winnebago County Clerk’s Office, 404 Elm Street, Room 101, Rockford, IL 61101

TELEPHONE:815-319-4253

Zurmavar, LLC XX, Petitioner By:/s/ J. Thomas Witek Purchaser

Dated June 30, 2025 26381R TRRT 7/23 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.

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. 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 26360R TRRT 7/16 n n n 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 26363R TRRT 7/16

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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 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 61126; 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 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 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

n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF Winnebago - Rockford, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff vs. THEODORE T. KAHLEY; ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY; THE FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK OF CHICAGO; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendant 24 FC 241 CALENDAR NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on 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: 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 P26361R TRRT 7/16 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS PLANET HOME LENDING, LLC Plaintiff, -v.- EDITH R. ACKERMAN et al Defendant 2022-FC-0000169 NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 27, 2025, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on August 11, 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 2917 LAWNDALE AVE, ROCKFORD, IL 61101

Property Index No. 11-15-203-003

The real estate is improved with a single family 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.

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

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.

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. 14-22-01929

Attorney ARDC No. 00468002

Case Number: 2022-FC-0000169

TJSC#: 45-1648

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-0000169

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Crossword THEME: FICTIONAL FELINES

Across

1. A long way off

5. Basketball org.

8. *Dr. Seuss’ cat headgear

11. Elbow-wrist connection

12. Showing signs of use

13. Legal excuse

15. “The ____ Show” (1976-1980)

16. Black and white cookie

17. Pall ____ and ____ of America

18. *Halle Berry’s 2004 role

20. Small island

21. In advance

22. Santa ____ winds

23. *Bouncy, trouncy, flouncy, pouncy one

26. Orbital extremes

30. Half and half

31. Casual top

34. Clerk’s call

35. Fortuneteller’s props

37. Pub offering

38. *Berlioz, Toulouse and ____ of “Aristocats”

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

39. ____perspirant

40. Silo contents

42. Philosophical system

43. More zestful

45. Army’s offensives

47. Blast maker, acr.

48. “____ Line Is It Anyway?”

50. Long, long time

52. *Lewis Carroll’s smiley ____ Cat

55. Star Wars attacker

56. First rate (2 words)

57. Foolish

59. Jaws of Life manufacturer

60. *Cereal-praising tiger

61. Lake north of Cleveland

62. Comedian Schumer

63. Health resort

64. Communists, slangily

Down

1. Summer mo.

2. Flocculant, for short

3. Actress Kendrick

4. Riffraff

5. ____ Jean Baker

6. Certain pudding ingredient

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.

7. Happening soon, old fashioned

8. Ant construction

9. Competent

10. ____ the season!

12. Suitors

13. Type of acid

41. “____ Goosey Gander”

SAGITTARIUS

44. Magazine’s special feature

46. Kidnapper

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.

48. What pertussis patients do

49. Temporary tattoo ink

CAPRICORN

14. *Garfield’s favorite food

19. Sharpens

22. Bldg unit

23. November birthstone

24. Lacking sense

25. Hanukkah coins

26. Atlas stat

27. Chilling

28. Be

29. Champagne flute part, pl.

32. Whisker

33. Not well

36. *What three little kittens lost

38. Decent person, in Yiddish

40. Between game and match

Week of July 6 to 12, 2025

ARIES

Focus on doing what you love this week. Treat every occasion as an opportunity for a party. Planning your vacation may feel overwhelming with so many options. However, don’t forget to tackle a few important commitments that need your attention.

TAURUS

It’s time for a change; stop procrastinating. You’ll start a new project or explore new and exciting opportunities. Your home might also need a fresh touch, whether through redecorating or relocating.

GEMINI

You’ll participate in training sessions and conferences and negotiate important agreements. In your relationship, your partner may have to step up and take responsibility—you’re not there to cater to their every need. You’ll successfully break certain bad habits at home.

CANCER

As your vacation draws near, your mind may linger on certain work­related matters, forcing you to stay connected to the office. If you’re single, temper your excitement after a promising first date. You’ll be left waiting for a response.

LEO

You’ll finally sort out those small annoyances that have been bothering you and complete the tasks you’ve been putting off. Don’t be too spontaneous on vacation. Tourist spots will be crowded, so make your reservations right away.

VIRGO

You’ll like the idea of spending your vacation at home. Redesigning your flowerbeds or landscaping could quickly become a timeconsuming project, eating away at your downtime and leisure activities. Your vacation could turn into more of a construction site than a retreat.

LIBRA

Expect a busy week filled with travel. To avoid making unnecessary trips, make a grocery list before heading to the store. Be prepared for lively discussions and potential disagreements with those closest to you.

SCORPIO

Don’t be afraid to make the most of your summer! Create a solid budget to help turn your plans into reality. If you want the perfect vacation, you’ll need to juggle your work, family life and romantic relationships to have fun while still managing your responsibilities.

SAGITTARIUS

50. Class reunion attendee

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.

51. With bloodshed

52. *A. L. Webber musical

53. One in a million

54. Children’s author Blyton

AQUARIUS

55. Repeated Cuban dance step

58. An affirmative

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 sense of initiative doesn’t go unnoticed. At work and in social settings, you’ll create opportunities and know how to take advantage of them. Your energy will be at its peak, especially during activities with friends, which will keep you energized.

CAPRICORN

Before going on vacation, you’ll find yourself calculating the costs repeatedly, worrying about expenses. Remember, you can’t put a price on pleasurable experiences. In love, you could be swept up in a romance when you least expect it.

AQUARIUS

Cherish the time you spend with your loved ones. Now is the perfect time to slow down on work. Allow yourself to take longer breaks to enjoy socializing with your colleagues.

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.

signs

PISCES

Take advantage of your vacation to turn your professional and home­related dreams into reality. However, don’t forget to rest and give yourself some time to recharge.

The luckiest signs this week: AQUARIUS, PISCES AND ARIES

The luckiest

this week: SCORPIO, SAGITTARIUS

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Across

1. Dancing spot

6. Health resort

9. Circle section

12. Oak source

13. Peak

14. Dove sound

15. Bus station

16. Have being

17. Skedaddle

18. Fellow lead performer

20. Hen output

21. Emit fumes

24. Toolbox

25. On the Pacific

26. “Look ____ ye leap”

27. Friendliest

29. Worth

31. Southern nut

35. Boggy

39. Pasture mother

40. Cook, as a cake

43. Rival

44. Liquefy

45. Fearful wonder

46. Blazing

48. Happy

49. Fishing gear

50. Honolulu greeting

54. ____ out (barely make)

55. Bad humor

56. Marry again

57. Headed

58. Put two and two together

59. Squeals

Down

1. Father, informally

2. Freezer abundance

3. Food for dipping

4. Earthenware pot

5. Atop

6. TV interference

7. Blackbeard, e.g.

8. Copycat

9. “Green ____”

10. Cheek makeup

11. Cuban dance

19. Go down the slopes 21. Gun a motor 22. Generation 23. Slippery as an ____ 25. Devoured 27. Just out 28. Agent

30. Take advantage of

32. So-so grade

33. Hole punch

Mesh fabric

Be able to pay for

Shaped

Small vegetable

Roll with a hole

Attentive

42. ____ up (tense) 44. Riot

that hoots 52. In the know

Station break airings

46. Operatic melody 47. Lamb owner 51. Bird

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Cherryvale Mall & Blain’s Farm & Fleet

7200 Harrison Ave. & 7300 E. Riverside Blvd. alpinekiwanisrockford.org

815.200.9652

Friday, July 11 & Saturday, July 12

Brat Days returns for two sizzling days of delicious food and live entertainment on July 11 from 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. and July 12 from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Taking place at Blain’s Farm & Fleet on E. Riverside and the CherryVale Mall parking lot, this popular event features mouthwatering Johnsonville brats, hot dogs, veggie barbeque, and veggie brats. Each meal includes Mrs. Fisher’s Chips and a Pepsi product or water. Both locations offer drive-thru, walk-up, and on-site seating, plus performances by local music groups. Tickets are $8 in advance or $10 at the event.

July 9 - July 15, 2025

Illinois Paranormal Conference

Veterans Memorial Hall

211 N. Main St. Rockford, IL 61101 hauntedrockford.com

815.871.4239

Saturday, July 12

Leading voices in the paranormal will take the stage from July 12, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. at an event designed for supernatural seekers and curious minds. Hosted by Tinker Swiss Cottage, Veterans Memorial Hall, and Haunted Rockford, the day features appearances by Richard Estep, Dave Schrader, Larry Eissler III, and more. Guests can explore vendor booths and dive deep into ghost stories and folklore. Tickets are $25 in advance or $30 at the door. Bonus experiences include a haunted walking tour Friday and a paranormal investigation Saturday night.

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Jason Isbell Coronado Theatre 314 N. Main St. Rockford, Il 61101

Saturday, July 12

Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit will take the stage at the Coronado Theatre on July 12 at 8:00 p.m. The Grammy-winning group, rooted in the Muscle Shoals sound and formed by Isbell after leaving Drive-By Truckers, gained acclaim for their album The Nashville Sound. Before the concert, ticketholders are invited to an exclusive block party on North Main Street from 56:30 p.m., featuring food vendors, cocktail samplings, yard games, and a performance by Miles Nielsen & The Rusted Hearts. Doors to the venue open at 6:30 p.m.

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