Forreston_Journal-06-27-2025

‘Great day of music’

Eighteen musical choices perform at PorchFest in Mt. Morris / 4

Farmers market

River’s Edge Farmers Market takes place Thursdays in Oregon, featuring music and activities for kids / 9 One section • 20 pages

TREATS

Earleen Hinton

Jane Koeller of Gramma’s Sweet Treats of Forreston restocks her Let Freedom Ring booth June 20 at the Mt. Morris Jamboree. In addition to free music, the concert series includes vendor and food booths on the Campus in downtown Mt. Morris on Friday nights throughout the summer. Story on page 3.

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Town & Country Days offers parade, carnival and much more

By EARLEEN HINTON ehinton@shawmedia.com

POLO – A parade, a historical trolley tour and a carnival are just some of the attractions at Polo’s Town & Country Days running through June 29.

The festival was organized in 1966 by the Polo Jaycees as a way to raise money for the construction of a city pool.

Here is the schedule:

Friday, June 27

Noon to 4 p.m. – KIDZ DAY ($25 armbands available)

Noon to 10 p.m. – Zeiler Amusement carnival rides open

Noon to 10 p.m. – Merchandise Bingo

Noon to 8 p.m. – Fish Game on the Midway to support local organizations

1 to 8 p.m. – Dunk tank to support local organizations

1 to 3 p.m. – Kids Fun Fair in festival tent: face painting, games and prizes; P&C Little Rascals Petting Zoo outside festival tent

2 p.m. – Spaghetti Eating Contest sponsored by Cimino’s Pizza and Oreo Stacking Contest

4 p.m. – Music Under the Tent: Entertainment provided by Brenner Bushman

LOCAL NEWS BRIEFS

German Valley Museum to be open June 29

The German Valley Historical Museum, 805 Church St., will be open from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 29.

Daniel Wykes will speak about The Underground Railroad at 1:30 p.m. There is no admission fee but donations are welcome.

Jewelry workshop set for June 28

The Coliseum Museum of Art, Antiques & Americana in Oregon will present an alcohol ink jewelry workshop from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 28.

Join award-winning artist and instructor Joanne Farrey in making a unique pendant or bracelet with vibrant alcohol ink. Farrey has a background in oil and acrylic paints and fell in love with alcohol ink more than a dozen years ago. Many say some of her alcohol ink paintings resemble stained glass.

CORRECTIONS

7 p.m. – Alumni Night in the Beer Garden: free admission for all and free drink ticket for all alumni

8:30 to 11:45 p.m. – Route 38 band in the Beer Garden sponsored by Polo Chamber of Commerce

Saturday, June 28

8 a.m. – Polo 5K Run/Walk hosted by PCHS cross country team (corner of Mason and Jefferson streets)

9 a.m. – Volleyball tournament at football field (Registration begins at 8:30 a.m.) Hosted by PCHS volleyball.

10 a.m. – Kids Water Fights at Polo fire station

Noon to 10 p.m. – Zeiler Amusement carnival rides open

Noon – 815 Twin City Baggers cornhole tournament sponsored by NEXT Landscaping. Signup begins at 11 a.m. (corner of Mason and Jefferson streets).

Noon to 10 p.m. – Merchandise Bingo

Noon to 8 p.m. – Dunk tank to support local organizations. Fish Game on the Midway to support local organizations.

Noon – Historical society’s “Tales of the Polo Underground Railroad” trolley ride to Fairmount Cemetery. Tours begin at the Polo Historical Museum with pickups starting at 1, 2, 3 and 4 p.m.

1:15 p.m. – Polo Area Community Theatre trivia fundraiser in the festival tent (Registration is from 12:45 to 1:15 p.m.)

2 to 4 p.m. – ZOWA Live Professional Wrestling Entertainment (near festival tent)

4 to 6 p.m. – Music Under the Tent: Entertainment provided by Kaboom Acoustic Tunes by Chris Blum

7 p.m. – Beer Garden (free admission) 8:30 to 11:45 p.m. – Whiskey Kitten Band in the Beer Garden sponsored by The McBride Agency

Sunday, June 29

Noon to 5 p.m. – Zeiler Amusement carnival rides

Noon – Polo Town & Country Day’s Grande Parade

1:30 p.m. – Registration/sign-in for Pedal Tractor races and Pig Scramble outside festival tent

1:30 to 3:30 p.m. – Downshift band

2 p.m. – Pedal Tractor Races (parking lot behind festival tent)

2:30 p.m. – Pig Scramble Contest (grass lot near festival tent)

3 p.m. – Polo Youth Baseball Hog Raffle Drawing in festival tent

Visit polodays.org for more information.

The registration fee is $30, which includes a demonstration and supplies. Register online at cmaaa.org/classes--workshops. html or call 815-595-5810. Email info@ cmaaa.org for more information.

Kable Concert Band to perform July 2 and 4 in Mt. Morris

The Kable Concert Band will have two patriotic concerts in Mt. Morris. There will be a July 2 concert on the Mt. Morris Campus and a July 4 concert behind the former David L. Rahn Junior High school on Brayton Road before the fireworks show.

Farmers market in Polo on Thursdays

The Polo Farmers Market is from 3 to 6 p.m. Thursdays during the summer at the new pavilion on South Division Avenue. Vendors include Earl-E Green Gardens, Ewe and Me Acres, Ferguson Farm, Ivan’s Farm (Marian) and Vera’s Crafts.

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Bertolet and Forreston library news

At the Bertolet Library, the From Combs to Kitchen Beekeeping Program is at 6 p.m. Monday, June 30.

New releases at the library include adult books “Book Lovers” by Emily Henry, “A Mind Of Her Own” by Danielle Steel and “1861: The Lost Peace” by Jay Winik; chapter book “Accidental Science Discoveries: Plastic” by Kenny Abdo; and picture books “When the Sky Glows” by Nell Cross Beckerman, “Nature Is an Artist” by Jennifer Lavallee and “Lola Meets the Bees” by Anna McQuinn.

The Forreston Library is taking orders for apple cider doughnuts from Berryview Orchard as a fundraiser. Doughnuts ($6 a half dozen) must be prepaid by July 10. Pickup will be from 10 a.m. to noon July 12 at the library. Order forms are available at the library and Koeller Forreston Hardware. – Shaw Local News Network

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More live music in Mt. Morris on Friday

Bands also to perform July 4 and 5 at Let Freedom Ring Festival

By EARLEEN HINTON ehinton@shawmedia.com

MT. MORRIS – Jonny Lyons and the Pride returns to the Jamboree band shell stage for a free concert from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, June 27.

“Thanks to the William and Beverly Burkardt Family Foundation NFP for sponsoring this show,” said Larry Ubben, Jamboree organizer. “Jonny knows how to command an audience, whether he’s fronting his band Jonny Lyons and the Pride, taking the stage as The Man In Black or the King of Rock ’n’ Roll, standing alone with an acoustic guitar or even laying down the drums for Lance Lipinsky in his band The Lovers. Whatever the occasion, you can be sure to expect an electrifying performance.”

Friday’s performance is part of the ongoing music series in Mt. Morris.

During the July 4 weekend, Jamboree and the Let Freedom Ring Festival welcomes back 1960s tribute band SHiNDiG! at the former DLR School at 105 W. Brayton Road as part of the Let Freedom Ring Block Party at 6 p.m. July 4.

“SHiNDiG! presents a tribute to the ’60s and always delivers a trip back to the greatest and most diverse decade of rock ’n’ roll music,” Ubben said. “Covering over 90 different bands from that period of time where music told the story of an entire generation, early ’60s, British Invasion, psychedelic, pop, girl groups, Woodstock ... are all part of the show. Everyone fortunate to see their performances here in years past will readily attest to the excitement this band brings to the stage.”

Several food vendors will be serving at the block party from 6 to 9 p.m., including the Mt. Morris Masons, Hector’s Cocina, Blaz’n Magic BBQ, Just 4 Fun Ice Cream and Bill’s Famous Lemonade.

“Please bring your lawn chair or blanket down to the school and enjoy the free concert and party before the fireworks at dusk,” Ubben said.

July 5: Bagshot Row

Chicago-based rock ’n’ roll band Bagshot Row returns to Mt. Morris on July

5 for a 6 to 9 p.m. performance at the Let Freedom Ring Car Show.

“Performing the fun sounds from the ’50s through the ’70s, Bagshot Row adds their own identities to the best music of all time, including favorites from The Beatles, The Monkees and The Rolling Stones all the way up to Cheap Trick. If you enjoy catchy, bouncy melodies with power pop chords and three-part harmony, all driven by a powerful backbeat, you’ll love Bagshot Row,” Ubben said.

Concessions for the evening will be provided by the Ogle County Pork Producers, who will be serving pork chop sandwiches, chips and drinks, and the LFR Committee, which will serve root beer floats from 4:30 to 8 p.m. Bill’s Famous Lemonade and the Center’s Popcorn Girls likely also will be on-site.

“Please bring a blanket or chair or enjoy the new benches and join the fun on our beautiful, historic campus in the center of Mt. Morris, two blocks south of Route 64 on Wesley Avenue and enjoy the free rock ’n’ roll concert and all the other festive LFR activities,” Ubben said.

Upcoming music

July 4: SHiNDiG! – 1960s tribute, 6 to 8 p.m. at 105 W. Brayton Road as part of the Let Freedom Ring Block Party

July 5: Bagshot Row – 1950s, 1960s rock ’n’ roll from 6 to 9 p.m., uptown for the Let Freedom Ring Car Show

July 11: The All-Star Superband – Big Band jazz

July 18: Grass Attack – bluegrass

July 25: Chicago Tribute Anthology –music from the band Chicago and more

Aug. 1: Brass From the Past – classic rock

Aug. 8: The Jimmys featuring Marcia Ball – blues, funk, soul and R&B

Aug. 9: Surf Zombies – surf rock

Aug. 15: Captain Rat and the Blind Rivets – 1950s, 1960s rock ’n’ roll

Aug. 16: Mr. Myers – reggae, rock, pop and calypso

Aug. 22: Heartache Tonight – Eagles tribute

Aug. 23: Rick Lindy and the Wild Ones – 1950s, 1960s rock ’n’ roll

Aug. 29: Fortunate Sons – Creedence Clearwater Revival tribute

Earleen Hinton

People dance to the music of Rocks Off as they perform a Rolling Stones tribute at the Mt. Morris Jamboree on June 20. The free evening concerts are held on Fridays through the summer at the Warren Reckmeyer Bandshell on the Campus in downtown Mt. Morris.

Earleen Hinton file photo Jonny Lyons and the Pride returns June 27 to the Mt. Morris Jamboree concert series.

Eighth annual PorchFest a success in Mt. Morris

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MT. MORRIS – Encore! Mt. Morris says “thank you” to all the musicians performing free music and to all the visitors who came to celebrate live music at the eighth annual PorchFest on June 14 in Mt. Morris.

“Eighteen musical choices performed around the village on 15 ‘porch’ venues. Many favorites and a couple of new performers played 45-minute sets on community porches and lawns throughout the festival area,” said Jeff Bold, one of the event organizers.

Visitors selected their choice of music from the schedule and map and then walked, rode bicycles or drove ATVs or their cars to enjoy the day.

“PorchFest lived up to the promise of being an ultimate grassroots community music festival as the weather was perfect for a great day of music in the village of Mt. Morris,” Bold said.

Food options included the Let Freedom Ring food trailer and carryout or dine-in at “PorchFest Specials” at both The Idle Hour and Mullarkey’s.

Encore! Mt. Morris PorchFest is held annually on the second Saturday in June.

“Encore! Mt. Morris is looking forward to next year on Saturday, June 13, 2026, for this amazing event,” Bold said.

For more information about Encore! and Mt. Morris activities, visit EncoreMtMorris.com.

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Photo provided by Jeff Bold Dennis Svehla, performing as Denny Diamond, plays June 14 on the Mt. Morris Campus in front of College Hall during PorchFest. College Hall is home to the Mt. Morris Historical Museum and the Encore Art Gallery.

125 attend meeting to get answers about June 14 shooting deaths

Polo School Board President Matt Mekeel reads prepared statement after people allege teacher misconduct

By EARLEEN HINTON ehinton@shawmedia.com

POLO – As the investigation into the shooting deaths of two men in a teacher’s home on June 14 continues, about 125 people attended the Polo School Board meeting June 18, some making emotional statements alleging “inappropriate contact” between a teacher and one of the men.

Joshua M. Conway, 19, of rural Polo and Michael C. Gul, 29, of Wauconda were found dead on the third floor of a Polo home in the 500 block of West Mason Street late Saturday night, June 14, Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle said in a news release.

The Polo Police Department and Ogle County Sheriff’s Office responded to the home at 11:58 p.m. after receiving a report of a shooting with one adult male victim and at least one adult woman held at gunpoint by another man inside the residence.

On June 16, law enforcement identified Conway, a 2024 graduate of Polo High School, as the male with the handgun.

“The female was able to flee the residence with other members of the household,” VanVickle said.

During the course of the investigation, members of the Ogle County Emergency Response Team and the Northwest Critical Incident Response Team entered the residence and found Conway dead on the third floor of the home from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, VanVickle said.

Gul, a 2014 graduate of Prophetstown High School, also was found dead on the third floor.

On June 18, the Polo School Board decided to move its regular meeting from a room at the Centennial Grade School to the school’s gymnasium to accommodate the larger crowd. During the public comment period at the start of the meeting, several people – including family and friends of Conway – gave emotional statements to the board alleging misconduct by a female high school teacher.

“How was it handled?” Conway’s sister asked. “It wasn’t. Josh was a victim of something that never should have happened.”

viduals for their tireless efforts and continued dedication to our community’s well-being.

“Our hearts go out to the victims of this tragic event, their families and all who have been affected. No words can fully capture the sorrow of such a loss, but we stand in solidarity with those grieving and offer our deepest condolences. In times of tragedy, it is more important than ever that we support and uplift one another, reminding ourselves of the strength and resilience of our community. We will continue to keep those impacted in our thoughts as we navigate this difficult time together.”

Polo Police Department

Some friends of Conway accused school officials of not acting on the “many” accusations and “shoving them under the rug,” arguing the teacher should be investigated.

Others expressed sorrow for both families, noting the impact on the Polo community and other high school students.

Polo School Board President Matt Mekeel read a prepared statement to Conway’s family and the crowd.

“Thank you for your comments. Mine as well as the whole board’s thoughts and prayers have been with your family since the tragic events of last Saturday. We recognize that this is a difficult time for everyone and appreciate your attendance here this evening.

“I am confident that you, as well as everyone within the community, understands and respects that the board does not discuss internal personnel matters in an open forum.

“It is also our goal to hold our teachers to high standards and appropriate professional interaction with students. When information is brought to the district’s attention, it is our goal to ensure appropriate investigation occurs of all credible concerns. The board does not take such matters lightly, so if you have specific factual information that would assist in any investigation, please provide it to our legal counsel and law enforcement.

“Beyond that, we are unable to comment further as we understand an open law enforcement investigation remains pending.”

On June 20, VanVickle said the investigation is ongoing, and Ogle County State’s Attorney Mike Rock said his office would review all materials once the police investigation is complete.

Police responded to the home after the county’s 911 center received a call at 11:58 p.m. of a shooting at the home.

“Initial information indicated that an individual had been shot with a handgun. Upon further investigation, it was determined that a 19-year-old male suspect had shot an occupant and was holding additional household members hostage inside the home,” VanVickle said in a news release June 15. “The hostages were able to escape the residence safely prior to the arrival of law enforcement.”

The Polo Police Department was assisted by the Ogle County Sheriff’s Office, Ogle County Emergency Response Team, Northwest Illinois Critical Incident Response Team, the Polo Fire Protection District, Dixon Rural Fire Protection District, Mercy Health Systems MD-1, Illinois State Police Crime Scene, Ogle County State’s Attorney, Ogle County Coroner’s Office and Polo Street Department.

On June 15 and 16, city officials along with the Polo Police Department and Polo School District issued statements regarding the deaths.

Polo city officials released this statement: “In the wake of the tragic incident on June 14, 2025, our community is reminded of the unwavering dedication and professionalism of our first responders. The Polo Police Department, alongside many other law enforcement teams, demonstrated extraordinary commitment in ensuring the safety and security of our residents during an unimaginably difficult situation.

“Their swift action, coordination and courage in the face of crisis embody the highest standards of public service. We extend our deepest gratitude to these indi-

“We at the Polo Police Department are at a loss for words following the heartbreaking tragedy that occurred over the weekend. Our hearts are heavy and our thoughts are with everyone affected during this incredibly difficult time.

“Our hearts are heavy as we process the tragic event that occurred in our community.”

Polo School District

“In alignment with the sentiments of our city, we want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Polo Police Department and all the first responders who acted swiftly and with steadfast professionalism to ensure the safety of our community. Your courage and dedication during this incredibly difficult time are deeply appreciated,” the school district’s statement read.

The district also provided counseling services to students and staff members in the days after the deaths.

“Together, we will navigate this difficult time with strength and unity,” the statement concluded.

Obituary information

According to his obituary, Conway was a 2024 graduate of Polo High School, where he engaged in both athletic and academic pursuits. He had finished his first year as a student at Louisiana State University, where he made the dean’s list. His obituary can be viewed at Polo Family Funeral Home.

Gul grew up in Prophetstown and graduated from Prophetstown High School in 2014. He earned a degree in sports management from Rockford University in 2019 and served as clubhouse site director and camp supervisor at the Buffalo Grove Park District.

His obituary can be viewed at Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home.

Earleen Hinton

Friends of Joshua Conway comfort his sister, Jessica, after she addressed the Polo School Board during the public comment period at the board’s meeting June 18 at Centennial Grade School. Also pictured are Polo School Board President Matt Mekeel and Superintendent Kelley Mandrell.

Cemetery trolley ride to take place Saturday

Pam arrived almost the same time as the heat, and while I do not like air conditioning, I do not like 90-degree weather.

Pam’s parents, John and Doris Frazer, owned the dry cleaners business in Polo. I love having her visit and we do things I have not done for a while.

When she arrived, she came with a Frosty from Wendy’s in Dixon. It was partially melted, just the way I like it. Then we had breakfast at White Pines State Park. It’s been several years since I had breakfast there.

We both worked at the Pines and I always reflect how I scrubbed the logs back in the 1940s so they would shine. They still shine today and I wonder if the waitresses still do the cleaning of those wonderful logs that were shipped from a long distance.

POLO HISTORY

Betty Obendorf

We also ended up at the River’s Edge and they still have a good salad bar with great fried chicken. So many places ended their salad bars when the pandemic came and they did not put them back in.

Pam and I both love the pea salad and kidney bean salad. Food is an important part of our lives as the years come and go. We remember the places we visited and special foods we ate.

When my sister and I would visit Cape Girardeau, Missouri, we would take my aunt to a little spot in the wall that had the best potato skins

filled with a delightful blend of something that melted in your mouth. We loved that little place to eat out and it is no longer there. I have never found any other potato skins quite like those.

When we pulled into the Cape, as tired as we were from the long trip, we first went to the grocery store, Schnuck’s, and picked up flowers and peach ice cream for my aunt. It was a ritual that we did every time. Just like my Frosty that Pam knows I like. It is those little things that mean so much.

We spend a lot of time driving around town remembering the people and where they lived. We also go to cemeteries and look at the stones. The old stones are so interesting and we look at how they have lasted and what kind of rock they used.

Our cemetery trolley ride is com-

ing up Saturday for Town and Country Days. Beth will be telling us all about the conductors on the Underground Railroad.

The trolley will go to Fairmount Cemetery. Times are 1, 2, 3 and 4 p.m. Check your cards put out by the Town and Country Days committee.

We will have Aplington House open and the handicapped entrance should be ready. They have been painting the outside but the heat may have held them up.

Hopefully, this intense heat will be gone. Aplington House and the museum are air-conditioned and that will help.

See you at Town and Country Days.

• Betty Obendorf is a retired teacher and volunteer for the Polo Historical Society.

The history of the Kyte River Bottoms just south of Oregon

The Kyte River Bottoms is located where the Kyte River flows into the Rock River just south of Oregon, Illinois.

The sign on Daysville Road reads as follows:

“Kyte River Bottoms Land and Water Reserve has been formally registered because it supports critical habitat for state-listed animals as well as providing habitat for a wide variety of native plants and other wildlife. This reserve is also a valuable resource for scientific studies in archaeology, ecology, geology, soil science, wetland management, restoration and natural history. The 235-acre Kyte River Bottoms retains many oxbows, backwaters, seasonal ponds and slack waters typical of a fully functioning riv-

OGLE COUNTY HISTORY

Otto Dick

er-flood environment. This dynamic landscape consists primarily of wet-mesic floodplain forest interspersed with area of open water surrounded by thick stands of buttonbush.

“All of the plants and animals found here are adapted to flooding, except for those found on the highest elevations and subject to flooding.”

The Natural Land Institute purchased the 235-acre preserve southeast of Oregon in 2003 and registered it as a Land

and Water Reserve with the Illinois Nature Preserve Commission in 2004.

In the spring, the bottomlands are filled with the sounds of chorus frogs and spring peepers and more than 90 species of birds.

Kyte Creek starts north of Rochelle in White Rock Township, winds south through Rochelle and turns northwest through Flagg, Pine Rock and Nashua townships, emptying into the Rock River at the north edge of Daysville.

I can’t give you where the name originated from; the dictionary defines kyte as a Scottish name for stomach

George Williams and his family moved to Daysville from Canada in 1845. He was the grandfather of Miss

Nellie Williams.

In the 1860s, Nellie owned and ran the two farms that included the two slews on each side of Daysville Road. The locals enjoyed calling these slews Nellie’s Bottom.

Nellie had many stories about the early days including hearing news from traveling salesmen staying at their home before passing over the Rock River on the Daysville ferry.

Now when I drive to Daysville from Oregon, I drive by Kyte River Bottoms and not Nellie’s Bottom.

• Otto Dick is a retired teacher and has researched Ogle County history for several years.

Remembering what is important

READING MATTERS

Mary Gardner

I don’t recall exactly when I began writing “Reading Matters,” but I know it was before 2004.

When I took classes for my master’s degree in literacy, one of the textbooks stated that those teaching reading have a responsibility to be literacy leaders in their community.

At the time, and still true today, much of what appeared in the media about reading was negative.

I thought it would be good to write something positive aimed at parents, grandparents and caregivers. The editor at that time, Vinde Wells, agreed and the column began.

I am retiring in August from teaching at Northern Illinois University and have decided to retire from writing this monthly column as well.

As I write my final column, I’m thinking of what I’ve written over the years and the most important aspects of learning to read. The following are ideas that I’ve written about often and still hold true today.

If someone did a search of all my columns, I’m positive they would find that the most repeated advice would be read to them!

I still would say that is one of the most important things we can do to support young readers and to encourage readers of all ages.

Reading aloud has no age limit – read to them as long as you can, then read together. Build that sense of closeness, that enjoyment you find when you share a book with someone.

I often read aloud to my college students. One year, I received a thank you note from one of them and she wrote, “Thank you for reading to us. No one ever read to me before.” That’s the power of reading aloud.

Along with that, I think the next most often repeated advice was to talk to them. The importance of oral language development cannot be overstated.

Reading is language based, so developing oral language helps early readers. Oral language also helps build vocabulary and a rich vocabulary is necessary for reading comprehension.

Engaging in discussions about what is read leads to the understanding that when we read, we are trying to make meaning of the author’s words.

Retirement party for Mary Gardner is July 7 in Oregon

OREGON – A retirement party for Mary Gardner, a longtime educator, will be from 3 to 6 p.m. Monday, July 7, at the River’s Edge, 103 S. First St. in Oregon.

Gardner is looking forward to seeing colleagues, family friends and former students and parents.

Please no gifts.

Much is being shared currently about the negative effects of too much screen time, especially on young children, with evidence that it can harm cognitive, linguistic and social-emotional growth.

Reading and talking to children offers quality one-on-one interaction time with the adults in their lives. Screen time cannot do that.

I believe so strongly in our public libraries that this column often referenced the use of local libraries for summer reading as a valuable resource in finding books to interest all readers and as a place to learn.

We must understand and appreciate the value of our public libraries, use them and support them in any way we can and fight to keep them open!

Reading is a complex process. There are building blocks that must be learned early to begin that process, beginning with learning the names, sounds and how to write the letters of the alphabet. Readers also must learn how to listen to the sounds in words.

Then there are many letter-sound patterns in English that must be learned so that readers eventually can decode words automatically. Yes, that’s phonics and it’s important!

Finally, I know that the definition of what it means to be literate changes with every new technological advance. I think about what it meant to be literate even 10 or 15 years ago, much less when my grandfather graduated from eighth grade.

It is vital that we fight to teach all children to read and be sure they have access to texts of all kinds. Literacy cannot be only for certain groups of people.

We also must teach our children to think critically about what they read.

Our country, our democracy, our world depends on those kinds of readers.

Thank you for reading this column over the years. I’ll still be promoting literacy where I can. I’m counting on you to take up the cause as well.

45th Annual

River’s Edge Farmers Market takes place Thursdays in Oregon

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OREGON – The River’s Edge Farmers Market on June 19 had some serious bubble action thanks to the “Bubble Guy” Jason Kollom and the Oregon Public Library.

The markets are held each Thursday from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at 123 N. Second St. along the riverfront below the Oregon dam on the west bank of the Rock River.

The weekly events feature music, kids activities and food booths.

Visit Rivers Edge Farmers Market online for weekly schedules.

Dobro player and singer Larry Wallace (second from right) is a frequent performer at First Fridays. The next First Fridays performance is July 11 at the Oregon VFW.

First Fridays moved to July 11 at Oregon VFW

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OREGON – The First Fridays Open Mic will take place on the second Friday, July 11, because the first Friday next month is July 4.

“It will, as always, feature singers and musicians at all skill levels performing for an appreciative audience,” said Lowell Harp, one of the event organizers.

The show starts at 6:30 p.m. Admission is free. A jar is available for donations.

“Performers can sign up for time slots on a first-come, first-served basis, so it’s best to arrive by 6 p.m. or earlier,” Harp said.

For questions, call Jerry Tice at 815449-2660.

The VFW is located at 1310 W. Washington St. in Oregon. It has ample parking and a restaurant and bar within the building. A fish fry runs from 4 to 8 p.m.

Bishop and Kairi Comins, 11 and 7, of Oregon make bubbles at the River’s Edge Farmers Market on June 19 in Oregon. Bubble fun was provided by “Bubble Guy” Jason Kollom, who was sponsored by the Oregon Public Library. The farmers market is held Thursday nights from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at 123 N. Second St. in Oregon. ABOVE LEFT: Talia Pope, 7, of Oregon makes bubbles at the River’s Edge Farmers Market.

Photo provided by Lowell Harp

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Ogle County State’s Attorney Mike Rock joins 34 others calling Illinois’ ban on firearms unconstitutional

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OREGON – Ogle County State’s Attorney Mike Rock, along with the state’s attorneys of 34 other Illinois counties, has filed an amicus brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals’ Seventh Circuit arguing Illinois’ ban on so-called assault weapons is unconstitutional.

“In the amicus brief, also known as a friend-ofthe-court brief, the state’s attorneys argue that the ban enacted by the Illinois legislature is unconstitutional because it broadly bans entire categories of firearms that are widely owned by law-abiding Illinoisans and the ban does not follow the historical tradition of firearm regulation in the United States,” according to a news release issued by Rock.

Madison County State’s Attorney Tom Haine is the lead attorney in the amicus brief. Additional counsel for the brief are the state’s attorneys of the counties of Brown, Calhoun, Carroll, Christian, Clark, Clay, Clinton, Cumberland, Edwards, Effingham, Gallatin, Hancock, Henry, Iroquois, Jasper, Jefferson, Jersey, Jo Daviess, Johnson, Livingston, Marion, Mercer, Monroe, Ogle, Perry, Pulaski, Schuyler, Scott, Union, Vermilion, Warren, Wash -

ington, White and Woodford counties.

There are 102 state’s attorneys in Illinois, one for each county.

“State’s attorneys have a duty to ensure that the laws we enforce are constitutional,” Rock said in the news release. “This law which purports to ban this widely owned type of firearm that accounts for only a tiny portion of violent crime in our state and nation clearly is unconstitutional. I am happy to partner with so many other Illinois state’s attorneys in asking the Seventh Circuit to throw out this law and protect our basic right of effective self-defense of hearth and home in Illinois and the rest of America.”

The ban was approved by the Illinois legislature in January 2023. It bans the sale, purchase and manufacturing of firearms that the legislature defined as “assault weapons,” such as AR-15-style rifles.

The amicus brief was filed in an appeal currently before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit and stems from a challenge to the ban filed in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois.

In November 2024, U.S. District Judge Stephen McGlynn found the ban to be unconstitutional. An appeal of his ruling is now before the Seventh Circuit.

THURSDAY, JULY 3

6:30-11AM Pancakes & Petunias @ DHS Cafeteria

TIME TBA Youth Tennis Classic (Rain Date) @ Emma Hubbs Tennis Courts

10AM-4PM Reagan Boyhood Home & Visitor Center Open

NOON-3PM Bingo @ Elks Lodge

2-4PM Quiet Hours Carnival

5-11PM Gates Open // Carnival // VIP Sponsor Tent

5-11:30PM Dixon Dish Food Vendors

5:30PM Out of Storage

6:30PM Smoking Popes

8:30PM Hard Love

9:30PM Blind Melon

FRIDAY, JULY 4

HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY, AMERICA!

6:30-11AM Pancakes & Petunias @ DHS Cafeteria

9AM-NOON Brush and Bloom @ Old Lee County Courthouse

10AM-2PM Cruise- In Style Car Show @ John Dixon Park

10AM-3PM Old Settlers Cabin Open

NOON-3PM Bingo @ Elks Lodge

1-11PM Carnival

5-7PM Family Fun Night @ First Presbyterian Church Lot

Ogle County State’s Attorney Mike Rock speaks to jurors during a 2024 trial at the Ogle County Judicial Center in Oregon. Rock is one of 34 state’s attorneys calling for Illinois’ ban on firearms to be ruled unconstitutional.

5-7PM Ice Cream Social @ Old Lee County Courthouse

5-11PM Gates Open // VIP Sponsor Tent

5-11:30PM Dixon Dish Food Vendors

6:30PM Reading of the Declaration of Independence @ Old Lee County Courthouse

7-9PM Dixon Municipal Band Concert @ Old Lee County Courthouse

5:30PM Two Stroke Johnson

6:30PM BAJA

8:30PM Kirkland

9:30PM Too Hype Crew

SATURDAY, JULY 5

9AM-4PM Nuts About Art Show @ John Dixon Park

10AM-3PM Old Settlers Cabin Open

10AM-4PM Reagan Boyhood Home & Visitor Center Open

NOON-3PM Bingo @ Elks Lodge

6:30-11AM Pancakes & Petunias @ DHS Cafeteria

TIME TBA Youth Tennis Classic @ Emma Hubbs Tennis Courts

8AM Reagan Run @ Reagan Boyhood Home // Disc Golf Tournament @ Lowell Park // Volleyball Tournament @ Plum Hollow

8-10AM Elks Fishing Derby

9AM Al Morrison All-Star Festivities @ Page Park

9AM-2PM Think Pink Craft & Vendor Show @ Loveland Community House

11AM Bean Bag Tournament

1-11PM Carnival

1PM Dog Parade

5-11PM Gates Open // VIP Sponsor Tent

5-11:30PM Dixon Dish Food Vendors

5:30PM Marques Morel

6:30PM VeryGently

8:30PM Loess Hills

9:30PM Tyler Braden

AFTERPARTY Sheez-It

SUNDAY, JULY 6

6:30-11AM Pancakes & Petunias @ DHS Cafeteria

TIME TBA Youth Tennis Classic @ Emma Hubbs Tennis Courts

9AM Community Worship

NOON-10PM Dixon Dish Food Vendors

1PM Parade

1-10PM Carnival

3:30-5:30PM Rosbrook Hall

6:30-8:30PM Brushville 9PM 50/50 Drawing 9:30PM Fireworks

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Byron man accused of stalking, cyberstalking and harassment granted continuance for ‘fair hearing’

By EARLEEN HINTON ehinton@shawmedia.com

OREGON – The defense attorney for a Byron man who is charged with sending hundreds of emails to a woman despite being ordered to have no contact with her following a plea agreement for a 2022 domestic battery charge asked for and received more time Tuesday to prepare for her client’s next status hearing.

Andrew Gornick, 43, appeared in court June 24 with his attorney, Cassandra Hirth of Rockford, for a petition to revoke hearing on the 2022 charge.

In February, 16 charges of stalking, cyberstalking and harassment through electronic communication – all felony offenses – were filed against Gornick.

Gornick pleaded not guilty to all those charges that are alleged to have occurred in January.

Hirth began serving as Gornick’s attorney in February. Gornick previously was represented by the Ogle County Public Defender’s Office.

On Tuesday, Hirth asked Judge John “Ben” Roe for a continuance to obtain Gornick’s medical records, which she said are essential to determining her client’s mental health.

“His medical records tie into his mental health issues,” Hirth argued. “They would give us the opportunity to give the court insight as to what he was going through at the time.”

Hirth estimated that obtaining the records from a Rockford hospital would take two to four months.

Assistant State’s Attorney Allison Huntley objected to the continuance.

“These cases have been pending for some time,” argued Huntley, referring to three open cases against Gornick. “The victim is here to testify today. There is no need to continue. The defense has had many months to prepare.”

Hirth disagreed, arguing that Gornick’s rights should outweigh any “judicial economy.”

“We have acted in good faith,” Hirth argued. “We have tried to get things resolved.”

Roe said the petition to revoke hearing had been ongoing for some time, but he needed to balance the alleged victim’s rights with those of Gornick’s.

“But there is also a concern for prolonging this for months,” Roe said, not-

ing the charges against Gornick were punishable by a prison sentence.

“At this point in time, I need to grant a continuance for a fair hearing.”

“I’ll give you a reasonable time for you to get those records and we will go from there,” Roe told Hirth, setting the next status hearing for 9 a.m. Aug. 26.

He also ordered Hirth to provide Huntley with those records by 11 a.m. Aug. 22 so she would have time to review them before the hearing.

In February, Hirth asked Judge Anthony Peska for at least four weeks to review the charges and file motions. She also said Gornick had not violated conditions of a 2023 probation sentence for battery and asked Peska to release Gornick from custody.

Peska denied that request, saying continued detention was necessary for the safety of the community and to prevent further violations. He remanded Gornick back to the Ogle County Jail where he continues to be held.

In the domestic battery case, filed in November 2022, Gornick pleaded guilty and was sentenced in May 2023 to 24 months of probation and ordered to pay $1,674 in fines and fees. Part of that sentence ordered him to have no contact with the victim.

Gornick was charged in April 2024 with cyberstalking and electronic harassment for a series of emails in December 2023 that prosecutors said he knew would cause a “reasonable person to fear for their safety or the safety of a third person.”

The 2024 cyberstalking charge accuses Gornick of typing that he would kill the woman and her friend. Prosecutors said that incident occurred on or about Dec. 13, 2023. Gornick also is accused of typing that he would drown the woman and sending a “suggestion or proposal which is obscene” with an intent to offend.

Eight counts of harassment accuse Gornick of sending the woman more lewd emails with obscene images, all with the intent to offend.

On Feb. 14, Huntley said new, additional charges had been filed against Gornick: stalking, cyberstalking and harassment through electronic communication.

The female in all the new cases is the same person listed in the previous charges. A male, also listed in some of the charges, is described in court records as a friend of the woman.

Huntley told Roe that Gornick’s behavior had “escalated” and estimated he had sent 174 emails to the woman from Jan. 18 to 21.

Huntley said Gornick’s emails had gone to the woman’s junk email folder because she blocked him in an attempt to ignore his communications. Huntley said some of the emails are obscene in nature and clearly made to threaten the woman and her friend.

Court records accuse Gornick of writing “Your life is in jeopardy,” “You will die today” and “Coming to burn your house down.” One of the charges said

Gornick threatened more physical harm to the man and woman, accompanying the threat with a photo of two knives.

Other charges quote Gornick as saying “I will serve 25 years to make a point”... “I’m killing him” [...] This morning!!!!!”, “I will go to prison” and “I am killing both of you.”

Huntley told Roe that Gornick was ordered not to have any contact with the woman in the 2022 case and in the case filed in April 2024.

At that time, Assistant Public Defender Eric Morrow agreed that the messages were “alarming in nature” but said Gornick needed mental health treatment rather than being held in the Ogle County Jail.

Huntley said Gornick should have pursued treatment after being sentenced to probation in 2023.

Roe agreed.

See CONTINUANCE, page 12

Andrew Gornick

JAMES THOMAS SKLAVANITIS

Born: April 24, 1963

Died: June 20, 2025

MT. MORRIS, IL- James Thomas Sklavanitis passed away peacefully on Friday, June 20, 2025, surrounded by family. He was born on April 24, 1963, in Dixon, Illinois, the son of Michael Ortgiesen and Mary (Hoyle) Ortgiesen. He graduated from Mount Morris High School in 1981. He married the love of his life, Brenda (Stevens) Sklavanitis on September 18, 1993. He started in the meat industry during his high school years at Rude’s Custom Butchering. After graduating, he explored the careers of owning restaurants in both Dixon and Mount Morris called JR’s I and JR’s II before hauling livestock for Larry Schier

IRENE M. RAHN (MILLER)

Born: August 11, 1928

Died: June 15, 2025

Irene M. Rahn (Miller) passed peacefully on June 15, 2025.

She was born on August 11, 1928, the daughter of George and Marian (Parker) Miller, in Pearl City, IL. She moved to Lanark, IL, in her senior year in high school where she met her husband David L. Rahn (deceased). They were married in June 1949 and shared the next 52 years together in Mt. Morris, IL where Irene remained until her death. In Mt. Morris, she worked at Kable News as an administrative assistant for 28 years. While raising her family, she enjoyed sewing, cooking, flower gardening, shopping, and travel.

She is survived by her beloved daughter, Cyndy Wedryk (husband Ron deceased); and son Jeff Rahn (wife Jan); as well as four cherished grandchildren, Stehanie Wedryk (husband Wayne), Nicole Lips, Jake Rahn (wife Brittney), and Josh Rahn (wife Shana); six great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

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“That plea agreement had a number of conditions, one being to have no contact with the victim and another to cooperate with any psychological assessment. Psychological treatment was part of that order,” Roe said. “I understand mental health issues and

Trucking. He returned to the meat industry in the early 90’s at Spectrum Preferred Meats in Mount Morris. Most recently Jim started his own meat processing plant, Outback Premium Meats in Forreston, Illinois.

Jim is remembered as a devoted follower of Christ, a loving husband, a proud father, a playful papa, a cherished son, a beloved brother, a loyal friend, and a selfless giver. His life reflected his faith – always serving others, uplifting those in need, and always putting his family and friends before himself. He was the family peacekeeper and always saw the glass as half-full. His legacy lives on in so many ways.

Jim was an avid hunter and outdoorsman. Many times, he would pass on that Big Deer just so one of his boys would get the lucky shot. He loved gardening and caring for the family property. His pride in his work is shown throughout every aspect from the perfectly manicured yard to the chicken house he built for Brenda right before he was diagnosed

She was preceded in death by her parents, her four brothers and three sisters. Family was the cornerstone of Irene’s life, beginning with a strong bond to her siblings and their families, then later her family and grandchildren. As a loving mother she placed the wellbeing of her children above her own, never looking for accolades. She was a private person, who enjoyed time with her friends and relatives and always enjoyed a good laugh! Mom/Grandma, know we will always and forever keep you in our hearts.

A memorial service will be held on Monday, July 7, 2025, at 11 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, Mt. Morris, IL, with Rev. Josh Ehrler officiating. A visitation will be held on Monday, July 7, 2025 from 10 a.m. until service time in Trinity Lutheran Church. Burial will be held at Plainview Cemetery in Mt. Morris, IL.

In lieu of flowers, if you wish, the family prefers donations to Serenity Hospice & Home, 1658 S. IL Route 2, Oregon, IL 61061 (serenityhospiceandhome.org).

Finch Funeral Home, 405 East Hitt, Mt. Morris, IL 61054.

crisis that go on with people that come before the court, and this is most likely a mental health issue, but the defendant should have sought treatment one and one half years ago.”

Class 4 felonies have a sentencing range of one to six years in the Illinois Department of Corrections followed by six months of mandatory supervised release. Probation of up to 30 months also can be ordered.

with cancer. His vegetable garden was better described as a community garden and Jim took great pride in delivering bags of fresh vegetables to his family and friends throughout the summer months. There was no job or project too big for Jim to accomplish. He lived by the famous quote of Dan Gable - “If it was easy, everyone would do it”.

Jim was a true leader in every sense of the word. Whether he was coaching from the edge of the wrestling mat, assisting with IKWF kids, keeping stats for high school football or speed and agility training for half of the OHS football team, he was always there to challenge you when needed and cheer you on for your victories.

Being a papa was truly his greatest joy on earth. He has 3 beautiful granddaughters and wanted more than anything to meet his 1st grandson this November. We know in our hearts that little man will have a Guardian Angel over him for his entire life. Make us proud Little Man, love Papa.

He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Brenda, his 3 children: Jake (Jaclyn) Sklavanitis of Mount Morris, Illinois; Brandon (Georgina) Sklavanitis of Rockford, Illinois; Jasmine Sklavanitis of Nashville, Tennissee. His grandchildren: Matalyn Sklavanitis, Morgan “James” Sklavanitis, Ellis “James” Sklavanitis. His parents Michael and Mary Ortgiesen. His sisters: Kim (Doug) Rienstra, Tina (Rich) Hummel, Kate Sklavanitis, Krista Ortgiesen along with several nieces and nephews.

He is predeceased by his maternal grandparents Edward & Cecil Hoyle, paternal grandfather Thomas Sklavanitis and grandparents Clinton & Mildred Ortgiesen.

Visitation will be held at Finch Funeral Home on Friday, June 27th from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. Funeral Services will be held at Finch Funeral Home on Saturday, June 28th at 11:00am. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family to be distributed to his favorite groups and charities at a later date.

June 15-21

Warranty deeds

Thomas R Ashelford to Kimberly Brennan, 6175 N. Oak Drive, Byron, $18,500.

Mark Bergstrom, Mark A Bergstrom, Kayla Bergstrom and Kayla C Bergstrom to North End Auto & Tire LLC, 612 N. Division Ave., Polo, and 610 N. Division Ave., Polo, $135,970.

Gary A Wetzel to Jeffrey A Gates and Shannon L Gates, one parcel in Taylor Township, 22-13-100-002, $400,000.

Frank Licastro to Frank Licastro, trustee, and Licastro Family Lv Tr, 419 S. Regulators St., Creston, $0.

Hub City Carwash LLC to Sss Rochelle Car Wash LLC, 1185 N. 7th St., Rochelle, and 840 S. 7th St., Rochelle, $860,000.

Donald Wasilewski to Gaven Jay Meiners and Tracy Lynn Meiners, 313 Knollwood Drive, Dixon, $15,000.

Laura E Robb Elan and Patsy K Mahoney to Robbie R Zimmerman and Gwendolyn J Zimmerman, 310 N. 5th St., Oregon, $124,000.

Erik Guglielmi to Felix Benitez and Martha Benitez, five parcels in Byron Township: 04-36-476-003, 04-36-477-003, 04-36-478001, 04-36-478-002 and 04-36-478-007, $95,000.

Freeport Portfolio LLC to Freeport Portfolio, LLC, 13313 W. Montague Rd., Baileyville; 112 S.

2nd Ave., Forreston; 207 S. 2nd Ave., Forreston; 301 S. Blaine St., Leaf River, and 102 E. Fulton St., Polo, $20,000.

Cindy L Furman to Diana Alanis and Venancio Alanis, 5212 S. Mill Pond Rd., Rochelle, $333,000.

Paul Harrison to Jose A Quinonez, 7005 E. IL Rte 64, Chana, $239,900.

Douglas W Forsberg and Amy Y Forsberg to Keith R Griffith and Kristen S Griffith, 1204 Clifton Terrace, Rochelle, $317,000.

Jeanette M Sola Deceased By Heir to Juan Miguel Corte Perez and Briceida Ortencia Vaszuez Cortes, 10591 Kyte Rd., Rochelle, $255,000.

Dyn Office Investments LLC and Dyn Office Investments to State Of Il Dept Transportation, 206 & 212 W. Blackhawk Dr., Byron, $1,120.

Scott Fulrath to James D Levan and Destiny D Levan, 7726 S. Glen Rd., Polo, $400,000.

Cal Group Inc to Nicole Sofolo, 405 S. Pleasant Ave., Polo, $120,360.

Marlin C Wallgren and Penny A Wallgren to Mugsy W LLC, 330 E. Center St., Mt. Morris; 1011 S. 5th St., Oregon; and 1101 S. 5th St., Oregon, $0.

Polo Seed Company to Derek Weegens, 1039 N. IL Rte 26, Polo, $8,860.

Hillshire Brands Company and Sara Lee

Corporation to Lineage Logistics LLC, 500 N. Wiscold Dr., Rochelle, and 600 N. Wiscold Dr., Rochelle, $6,5712,845.

Doris J Fetterolf to Mary Littlewood, 7261 S. Ridge Rd., Dixon, $322,000.

Kenneth A Kendra and Carrie K St Clair to Zygby LLC, 17532 W. Eagle Point Rd., Polo, $60,000.

Keenan Jones and Daniel A Jennings, trustee, to Ellenk Falk-Jennings and Ellen K Jennings Falk, 639 S. 1st St., Rochelle, $45,000.

Cindy M Yoakum Deceased, Nicholas A Yoakum and Tyler J Yoakum to Tiffany Linczmaier, 8774 N. Sunnyside Drive, Byron, $315,000.

Quit claim deeds

Mary B Bushnell, Edwin G Bushnell, Frederic R Bushnell and Cade J Bushnell to John B Bushnell and Mary B Bushnell Lv Tr, one parcel in Marion Township, 10-22-300-005, $0.

Pretzel City Builders LLC to Chapman Properties 360 LLC, 207 S. 2nd Ave., Forreston, and 301 S. Blaine St., Leaf River, $0.

Terry L Bunger to Roger W Bunger, 1231 Sunnymeade Dr., Rochelle, $0.

Ronald A Arne and Mary T Arne to Mary T Arne, 124 Joanne Lane, Rochelle, $0.

Ronald A Arne and Mary Arne to Ronald A

Arne, 951 N. Woolf Ct., Rochelle, $0.

Oscar Delgado to Oscar Delgado and Juana Delgado, 117 Main St., Leaf River, $0.

Shawn A Jenkins to Jeffery Alderson, 412 Chippewa Lane, Dixon, $0.

Frederick C Hill and Kathleen L Hill to Heather M Crawford , trustee, and Frederick & Kathleen Hill Family Tr, one parcel in Dement Township, $0.

Frederick C Hill to Kathleen L Hill, one parcel in Dement Township, $0.

Trustees deeds

Ann M Wilhelm, trustee, and Marjorie A Wilhelm Tr to Louise Ladedra Marcum and Steven Jay Marcum, 1126 N. Mongan Dr., Oregon, $292,000.

Deeds in trust

Shirley A Martinez and Michael E Greer to Shirley A Martinez, trustee, and Grand Detour Tr3705, 3705 W. Cedar St., Dixon, $0. Andrew A Macklin and Jessica L Macklin to Andrew A Macklin, trustee, Jessica L Macklin, trustee, and Andrew A & Jessica L Macklin Rev Tr, 8510 N. Kilbuck Rd., Monroe Center, $0.

James A Manley to James A Manley Tr, 7737 N. Adeline Rd., Leaf River, $0.

Source:OgleCountyRecorder’sOffice

Order Admitting the Will to Probate, you may file a petition with the Court to require proof of the validity of the Will by testimony or witnesses to the will in open court, or other evidence as provided in Section 6-21 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/6-21).

CLASSIFIED

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF CAROL K. SOVERN, Deceased

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF CAROL K. SOVERN, Deceased 2025 PR 35 PUBLICATION NOTICE INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION

To: CREDITORS, CLAIMANTS, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES NOTICE IS GIVEN of the death of Carol K. Sovern who died on August 19, 2024 a resident of Monroe County, IA. The Representative for the Estate is Mary Sovern Hall, whose attorney is James A. Stoddard, of Klein, Stoddard, Buck & Lewis, LLC, 2045 Aberdeen Court, Sycamore, Illinois 60178.

Court, Sycamore, Illinois 60178. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before December 27, 2025. Claims against the estate may be filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court, 106 S 5th St., #300, Oregon, IL 61061 or with the representative, or both. Any claim that is not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a 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.

TAX DEED NO. 2025TX18 FILED 6/9/2025

TAKE NOTICE

County of OGLE

Date Premises Sold November 2, 2022

The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6 month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the county clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming.

2025 PR 35 PUBLICATION NOTICE INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION

To: CREDITORS, CLAIMANTS, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES NOTICE IS GIVEN of the death of Carol K. Sovern who died on August 19, 2024 a resident of Monroe County, IA. The Representative for the Estate is Mary Sovern Hall, whose attorney is James A. Stoddard, of Klein, Stoddard, Buck & Lewis, LLC, 2045 Aberdeen Court, Sycamore, Illinois 60178. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before December 27, 2025. Claims against the estate may be filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court, 106 S 5th St., #300, Oregon, IL 61061 or with the representative, or both. Any claim that is not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a 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.

On September 13, 2024, an Order Appointing the Rep resentative was entered.

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Within 42 days after the effective date of the original Order Admitting the Will to Probate, you may file a petition with the Court to require proof of the validity of the Will by testimony or witnesses to the will in open court, or other evidence as provided in Section 6-21 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/6-21).

Within 6 months after the effective date of the Order Admitting the Will to Probate, you may file a petition

On September 13, 2024, an Order Appointing the Rep resentative was entered.

Within 42 days after the effective date of the original Order Admitting the Will to Probate, you may file a petition with the Court to require proof of the validity of the Will by testimony or witnesses to the will in open court, or other evidence as provided in Section 6-21 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/6-21).

Within 6 months after the effective date of the Order Admitting the Will to Probate, you may file a petition with the Court to contest the validity of the Will as provided in Section 8-1 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/8-1).

Within 6 months after the effective date of the Order Admitting the Will to Probate, you may file a petition with the Court to contest the validity of the Will as provided in Section 8-1 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/8-1).

The estate will be administrated without Court supervision unless an interested party terminate s independent administration by filing a petition to terminate under Section 28-4 of the Probate Act 755 ILCS 5/28-4.

Executor: /s/ Mary Sovern Hall

June 27, July 4, 11, 2025

TAX DEED NO 2025TX18 FILED 6/9/2025

TAKE NOTICE

County of OGLE

Date Premises Sold November 2, 2022

Certificate No. 2021-00048 & 2021-00049

Certificate No. 2021-00048 & 2021-00049

Sold for General Taxes of (year) 2021 Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special Assessment Number N/A

Warrant Number N/A

Installmen t Number N/A

THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES

Property Located at the West 116.3 feet of the property commonly known as 206 East Brayton Road, Mt Morris, Illinois

Legal Description or Property Index No.:

08-26-352-010 and 08-26-352-011

Property Located at the West 116.3 feet of the property commonly known as 206 East Brayton Road, Mt Morris, Illinois Legal Description or Property Index No.: 08-26-352-010 and 08-26-352-011

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 October 10, 2025. The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6 month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the county clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming.

This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a Tax Deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before October 10, 2025.

This matter is set for hear ing in the Circuit Court of Ogle County in Oregon, Illinois on October 30, 2025 at 9:00am with Judge Roe via Zoom and in Courtroom 302

TAX DEED NO. 2025TX21 FILED 6/9/2025

TAKE NOTICE

County of OGLE

Date Premises Sold

November 2, 2022

Certificate No. 2021-00061

qu that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on October 10, 2025. The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6 month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the county clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming.

The estate will be administrated without Court supervision unless an interested party terminate s independent administration by filing a petition to terminate under Section 28-4 of the Probate Act 755 ILCS 5/28-4.

Sold for General Taxes of (year) 2021

Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special Assessment Number

N/A

Warrant Number N/A

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 October 10, 2025.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ¬OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS

NEWREZ LLC D/B/A SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING, Plaintiff, vs. MICHEAL J. ALANIZ; JENNIFER A. ALANIZ; THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; CITY OF OREGON; UNIFUND CCR, LLC; Defendant(s). CASE NO. 2024FC4 8 Property Address: 605 Webster St Oregon, IL 61061 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE

Executor: /s/ Mary Sovern Hall

June 27, July 4, 11, 2025

Installmen t Number N/A THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES

Property Located at the West 116.3 feet of the property commonly known as 206 East Brayton Road, Mt Morris, Illinois

Legal Description or Property Index No.:

The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6 month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the county clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming.

This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a Tax Deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before October 10, 2025. This matter is set for hear ing in the Circuit Court of Ogle County in Oregon, Illinois on October 30, 2025 at 9:00am with Judge Roe via Zoom and in Courtroom 302

You may be presen t 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 October 10, 2025, by applying to the County Clerk of Ogle County, Illinois at the Office of the Count y Clerk in Oregon, IL.

For further information contact the Co unty clerk

ADDRESS: 105 South 5th Street, Suite 104, Oregon, IL 61061 TELEPHONE: (815) 732-1110

Sold for General Taxes of (year) 2021 Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special Assessment Number N/A

Warrant Number N/A

Installmen t Number N/A

THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES

Property Located at 1847 North Mt Morris Road, Mount Morris, Illinois

Legal Description or Property Index No.: 08-35-103-004

Public notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a judgment of said Court entered in the above-entitled cause on March 14, 2025, I, Sheriff Brian VanVickle of Ogle County, Illinois, will hold a sale on July 25, 2025, commencing at 10:00AM, Ogle County Sheriff's Office, 202 S. 1st Street, Oregon, IL 61061, to sell to the highest bidder or bidders the following described real estate, or so much thereof as may be sufficient to satisfy said decree, to wit: Commonly known as: 605 Webster St , Oregon, IL 61061 P.I.N.: 16-03-351-002 First Lien Position; Single Family Residence; Judgment Amount $71,483.43 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(H-1) AND (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(G)(5), AND 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE PURCHASER OF THE PROPERTY OTHER THAN A MORTGAGEE, SHALL PAY THE ASSESSMENTS AND LEGAL FEES REQUIRED BY SUBSECTIONS (g)(1) AND (g)(4) OF SECTION 9 AND THE ASSESSMENTS AND COURT COSTS REQUIRED BY SUBSECTION (g-1) OF SECTION 18.5 OF THE ILLINOIS CONDOMINIUM PROPERTY ACT.

PEACEOFMIND ALERT, INC

Purchaser of Assignee

You may be presen t 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

Dated: 6/10/2025

CASE NUMBER: 2025TX18

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 October 10, 2025.

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 October 10, 2025. This matter is set for hear ing in the Circuit Court of Ogle County in Oregon, Illinois on October 30, 2025 at 9:00am with Judge Roe via Zoom and in Courtroom 302 You may be presen t 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 October 10, 2025, by applying to the County Clerk of Ogle County, Illinois at the Office of the Count y Clerk in Oregon, IL. For further information contact the Co unty clerk ADDRESS: 105 South 5th Street, Suite 104, Oregon, IL 61061

TELEPHONE: (815) 732-1110

P&N PROPERTIES, INC

Terms of Sale: CASH - 10% down at the time of sale and the balance due within 24 hours of the sale. All payments for the amount bid shall be in certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Ogle County.

08-26-352-010 and 08-26-352-011

The person to contact for information regarding this property is: Sales Department at Diaz Anselmo & Associat es, LLC, 1771 West Diehl Road, Suite 120, Naperville, IL 60563, (630) 453-6960. For bidding instructions, visit www.dallegal.com 24 hours prior to sale

Diaz Anselmo & Associates, LLC 1771 West Diehl

Purchaser of Assignee

Dated: 6/10/2025 CASE NUMBER: 2025TX21

14-16-261-003 This notice is advise you that above property been sold for d quent taxes that the period redemption f the sale will exp on October 2025. The amount to deem is subje to increase at month intervals from the date sale and may further increase the purchaser the tax sale or assignee pays subsequently cruing taxes special assessments to rede the property f subsequent fo tures or tax sa Check with county clerk as the exact amount you owe before deeming.

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 October 10, 2025.

The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6

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 October 10, 2025.

This communicat ion is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Naperville, IL 60563 (630) 453-6960 midwestpleadings@dallegal.com

This matter is set for hear ing in the Circuit Court of Ogle County in

Redemption can be made at any time on or before October 10, 2025, by applying to the County Clerk of Ogle County, Illinois at the Office of the Count y Clerk in Oregon, IL. For further information contact the Co unty clerk

ADDRESS: 105 South 5th Street, Suite 104, Oregon, IL 61061

Nydia Luz Diaz; American Pacific Mortgage Corporation; MERS; Village of Mt Morris; Occupants; Ogle County Clerk; Claimants, Judgment Creditors and Decree Creditors, if any of the above described as “unknown owners” “Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots”

June 20, 27, July 4, 2025

The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6 month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the county clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming.

This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a Tax Deed which will transfer

Bobbi Jean Horst, n/k/a Bobbi Jean Kump; Danile W Horst; Union Savings Bank; Occupants; Ogle County Clerk; Claimants, Judgment Creditors and Decree Creditors, if any of the above described as “unknown owners” “Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots”

June 20, 27, July 4, 2025

Clerk; Claimants, Judgment Creditors and Decree

Creditors, if any of the above de-

AL NOTICES

the period of mption from sale will expire October 10, 2025. amount to reeem is subject increase at 6 nth intervals the date of and may be further increased if purchaser at tax sale or his assignee pays any sequently accruing taxes or ecial assessnts to redeem property from sequent forfeis or tax sales. ck with the unty clerk as to exact amount owe before reeeming. notice is also dvise you that etition has been for a Tax Deed ich will transfer and the right to ssession of this operty if redempis not made on before October 2025. matter is set hear ing in the Circuit Court of le County in egon, Illinois on tober 30, 2025 9:00am with Judge Roe via m and in urtroom 302 may be esen t at this hearing but your to redeem will ady have exd at that time YOU ARE URGED

scribed as “unknown owners”

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

June 20, 27, July 4, 2025

TAX DEED NO

2025TX22

FILED 6/9/2025

TAKE NOTICE

County of OGLE

Date Premises Sold November 2, 2022

Certificate No. 2021-000103

Sold for General Taxes of (year) 2021

Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special Assessment Number

N/A

Warrant Number

N/A

Installmen t Number

N/A

THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES

Property Located at 311 South Prairie Avenue, Polo, Illinois

Legal Description or Property Index No.:

14-16-261-003

REDEEM IM-

DIATELY TO VENT LOSS PROPERTY demption can made at any on or before ctober 10, 2025, applying to the County Clerk of le County, Illiat the Office the Count y Clerk regon, IL. further infortion contact Co unty clerk

ADDRESS: South 5th et, Suite 104, Oregon, IL 61061

LEPHONE: (815) 732-1110

PROPERTIES,

Purchaser of Assignee ated: 6/10/2025

CASE NUMBER: 2025TX21

bbi Jean Horst, n/k/a Bobbi Jean Kump; Danile W Horst; Union SavBank; Occunts; Ogle County Clerk; Claimants, dgment Crediand Decree ditors, if any he above described as “unown owners”

“Unknown owners arties interestn said land or

June 20, 27, July 4, 2025

property if redemption is not made on or before October 10, 2025. This matter is set for hear ing in the Circuit Court of Ogle County in Oregon, Illinois on October 30, 2025 at 9:00am with Judge Roe via Zoom and in Courtroom 302

You may be presen t 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 October 10, 2025, by applying to the County Clerk of Ogle County, Illinois at the Office of the Count y Clerk in Oregon, IL. For further information contact the Co unty clerk

ADDRESS:

105 South 5th Street, Suite 104, Oregon, IL 61061

TELEPHONE: (815) 732-1110

P&N PROPERTIES, INC

Purchaser of Assignee

Dated: 6/10/2025 CASE NUMBER: 2025TX22

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 October 10, 2025.

The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6 month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the county clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming.

This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a Tax Deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before October 10, 2025.

This matter is set for hear ing in the Circuit Court of Ogle County in Oregon, Illinois on October 30, 2025 at 9:00am with Judge Roe via Zoom and in

Dennis Mumford; Debbbi Mumford; City of Polo; Occupants; Ogle County Clerk; Claimants, Judgment Creditors and Decree Creditors, if any of the above described as “unknown owners” “Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots” June 20, 27, July 4, 2025

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF RUTH A. PETERSEN,, deceased 25 PR 34

NOTICE OF CLAIM

Notice is given of the death of Ruth A Petersen, who died on May 9, 2025. Letters of Office were issued on June 9, 2025 to Dawn M. Kaiser and Gary Petersen as Independent Co-Executors, whose address is 606 Slippery Rock Dr., Dixon, IL 61021 and whose attorney is Kelly Flessner of Ehrmann Gehlbach Badger & Considine, LLC, 114 E Everett St., Suite

and Gary Petersen as Independent Co-Executors, whose address is 606 Slippery Rock Dr., Dixon, IL 61021 and whose attorney is Kelly Flessner of Ehrmann Gehlbach Badger & Considine, LLC, 114 E Everett St., Suite 300, Dixon, Illinois 61021. The estate will be administered without court supervision unless under Chapter 755 ILCS5/28-4 of the probate act, any interested person terminates independent administration at anytime by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the Circuit Clerk of the Ogle County Court Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk, or with the representative, or both within six months from the date of the first publication, no later than December 20, 2025 and any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must bemailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within ten days after it has been filed.

Kelly L. Flessner Attorney for Executor

Prepared by: Kelly L. Flessner Ehrmann Gehlbach Badger & Considine, LLC 114 E. Everett St., Suite 300 Dixon, IL 61021 815-288-4949 flessner@egbclaw. com

June 20, 27, July 4, 2025

NOTICE OF PUBLI C HEARING BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION ON PROPOSED TEXT AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE VILLAGE OF MT. MORRIS, ILLINOIS

On July 7, 2025, at 7:00 p.m., a public hearing will be held by the Planning Commission of the Village of Mt. Morris, Illinois (the “Village”), in Village Hall, 105 W Lincoln Street, Mt. Morris, Illinois, for the purpose of considering and hearing testimony with respect to a proposed text amendment to the Village's Zoning Ordinance pursuant to the petition of the corpo-

Hall, 105 W Lincoln Street, Mt. Morris, Illinois, for the purpose of considering and hearing testimony with respect to a proposed text amendment to the Village's Zoning Ordinance pursuant to the petition of the corporate authorities of the Village of Mt. Morris. The proposed text amendment would (i) amend Section 101-4 of the Village's Zoning Ordinance to provide for the inclusion of the term “Self-Service Storage Facility” and the definition of a “Self-Service Storage Facility,” and (ii) amend Section 10-7-2 of the Village's Zoning Ordinance to include “Self-Service Storage Facility” to the list of uses that may be allowed by special use permit within the Highway Business District (C-2) zoning classification. A copy of the petition is on file with the Village Clerk. The Village Clerk's office is located in Village Hall. All interested parties are invited to attend the public hearing and will be given an opportunity to be heard. By order of the Corporate Authorities of the Village of Mt. Morris, Illinois.

Brooke Duffy Village Clerk Mt. Morris, Illinois June 27, 2025

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

OGLE COUNT Y106 SOUTH 5TH STREET, OREGON, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF Lorena Freeman, DECEASE D. 25 PR 18

Notice is given to creditors of the death of the above named decedent

Letters of office were issued to Jack Roth, 1015 Dublin Boulevard, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918, as Independent Administrator, whose attorney of record is Peter Shayman, DDV Law, Ltd, 14524 John Humphrey Drive, Orland Park, Illinois 60462. 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 indepen-

Drive, Orland Park, Illinois 60462. 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 December 13, 2025, 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.illinois courts.gov/serviceproviders.htm to learn more and to select a service provider If you need additional help or have trouble e-filing, visit http://www.illinois courts.gov/FAQ/ gethelp.asp.

Peter Shayman DDV Law, Ltd (6335028) 14524 John Humphrey Drive Orland Park, Illinois 60462 (312) 878-0155 I3267655

June 13, 20, 27, 2025

TAX DEED NO.: 2025TX13 FILED: 5/21/2025 TAKE NOTICE

(Municipality) and Special Assessment Number: N/A

Warrant No.: N/A Installmen t No.:N/A THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES

Property Located at: 501 North Chestnut Avenue , Forreston, IL 61030

Legal Description or Property Index No.:02-28-332-001

This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on November 5, 2025.

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 5, 2025. This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Ogle County in 106 S. 5th St., Oregon, IL 61061, via Zoom, on December 4, 2025 at 9:00 AM

(815) 732-1110

Private Equity Group, LLC

Purchaser or Assignee

June 5, 2025

Spring Brook MHP, LLC

Spring Brook MHP, LLC

Spring Brook MHP, LLC

Registered Agents Inc., as R/A for Spring Brook MHP, LLC

Corey A. Woodruff as Designated Agent for Spring Brook MHP, LLC

and Decree Creditors, if any of the above described as “Unknown Owners” “Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots”

8190-954639

(Published in the Forreston Journal)

June 13, 20, 27, 2025 954639

TAX DEED NO.: 2025TX14

FILED: 5/21/2025

TAKE NOTICE

County of Ogle

Date Premises

County of Ogle

Date Premise Sold: October 29, 2024

Certificate No.: 2023-00007

Sold for General Taxes of (Year): 2023

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

Warrant No.: N/A

Installmen t No.:N/A THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES

Property Located at: 501 North Chestnut Avenue , Forreston, IL 61030

The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6 month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming. This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before November 5, 2025. This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Ogle County in 106 S. 5th St., Oregon, IL 61061, via Zoom, on December 4, 2025 at 9:00 AM

You may be presen t 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 5, 2025 by applying to the County Clerk of Ogle County, Illinois at the Office of the Count y Clerk in Oregon, Illinois FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

CONTACT THE COUNTY CLERK

105 South 5th Street Suite 104 Oregon, IL 61061 (815) 732-1110

Private Equity Group, LLC Purchaser or Assignee

June 5, 2025

Spring Brook MHP, LLC

Spring Brook MHP, LLC

Spring Brook MHP, LLC

Spring Brook Mobile Home Park

Spring Brook MHP, LLC

CMH Capital Managed Property

Spring Brook MHP, LLC

Spring Brook MHP, LLC

Christopher Caveglia as Manager for Spring Brook MHP, LLC

Christopher Caveglia as Manager for Spring Brook MHP, LLC

Occupant

River Bank River Bank

Laura J. Cook, County Clerk of Ogle County, Illinois

Claimants, Judgment Creditors, and Decree Creditors, if any of the above described as “Unknown Owners” “Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots” 8190-954639

(Published in the Forreston Journal)

June 13, 20, 27, 2025 954639

Sold: October 29, 2024

Certificate No.: 2023-00008

Sold for General Taxes of (Year): 2023

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

Warrant No.: N/A

Installmen t No.:N/A THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES

Property Located at: 407 North Ash Avenue, Forreston, IL 61030

Legal Description or Property Index No.:02-28-380-001

This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on November 5, 2025.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ¬OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS

Registered Agents Inc., as R/A for Spring Brook MHP, LLC

NEWREZ LLC D/B/A SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING, Plaintiff, vs. MICHEAL J. ALANIZ; JENNIFER A. ALANIZ; THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; CITY OF OREGON; UNIFUND CCR, LLC; Defendant(s). CASE NO. 2024FC4 8 Property Address: 605 Webster St Oregon, IL 61061 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE

Corey A. Woodruff as Designated Agent for Spring Brook MHP, LLC

Spring Brook Mobile Home Park

Spring Brook MHP, LLC

CMH Capital Managed Property Spring Brook MHP, LLC

Spring Brook MHP, LLC

The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6 month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming.

Public notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a judgment of said Court entered in the above-entitled cause on March 14, 2025, I, Sheriff Brian VanVickle of Ogle County, Illinois, will hold a sale on July 25, 2025, commencing at 10:00AM, Ogle County Sheriff's Office, 202 S. 1st Street, Oregon, IL 61061, to sell to the highest bidder or bidders the following described real estate, or so much thereof as may be sufficient to satisfy said decree, to wit: LOT THIRTEEN (13) IN BLOCK TWO (2), EXCEPT THE WEST FOUR (4) FEET OF THE NORTH NINETY (90) FEET THEREOF, IN UNTZ SUBDIVISION, A PART OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 3, IN TOWNSHIP 23 NORTH, RANGE 10 EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN; SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF OREGON-NASHUA, THE COUNTY OF O GLE AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS.

Commonly known as: 605 Webster St , Oregon, IL 61061 P.I.N.: 16-03-351-002

Christopher Caveglia as Manager for Spring Brook MHP, LLC

Christopher Caveglia as Manager for Spring Brook MHP, LLC Occupant

River Bank

River Bank

Terms of Sale: CASH - 10% down at the time of sale and the balance due within 24 hours of the sale. All payments for the amount bid shall be in certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Ogle County.

First Lien Position; Single Family Residence; Judgment Amount $71,483.43 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(H-1) AND (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(G)(5), AND 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE PURCHASER OF THE PROPERTY OTHER THAN A MORTGAGEE, SHALL PAY THE ASSESSMENTS AND LEGAL FEES REQUIRED BY SUBSECTIONS (g)(1) AND (g)(4) OF SECTION 9 AND THE ASSESSMENTS AND COURT COSTS REQUIRED BY SUBSECTION (g-1) OF SECTION 18.5 OF THE ILLINOIS CONDOMINIUM PROPERTY ACT.

You may be presen t 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 5, 2025 by applying to the County Clerk of Ogle County, Illinois at the Office of the Count y Clerk in Oregon, Illinois FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT THE COUNTY CLERK 105 South 5th Street Suite 104 Oregon, IL 61061 (815) 732-1110

The person to contact for information regarding this property is: Sales Department at Diaz Anselmo & Associates, LLC, 1771 West Diehl Road, Suite 120, Naperville, IL 60563, (630) 453-6960. For bidding instructions, visit www.dallegal.com 24 hours prior to sale

This communicat ion is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Private Equity Group, LLC Purchaser or Assignee

June 5, 2025 Spring Brook MHP, LLC Spring Brook MHP, LLC

Laura J. Cook, County Clerk of Ogle County, Illinois Claimants, Judgment Creditors, and Decree Creditors, if any of the above described as “Unknown Owners” “Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots” 8190-954639 (Published in the Forreston Journal)

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 5, 2025. This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Ogle County in 106 S. 5th St., Oregon, IL 61061, via Zoom, on December 4, 2025 at 9:00 AM

Diaz Anselmo & Associates, LLC 1771 West Diehl Road, Suite 120 Naperville, IL 60563 (630) 453-6960 midwestpleadings@dallegal.com 8190-954843 Forreston Journal Jun. 20, 27, Jul. 4, 2025 954843

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

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IM-

been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on November 5, 2025.

The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6 month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming. This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before November 5, 2025.

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 5, 2025.

This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Ogle County in 106 S. 5th St., Oregon, IL 61061, via Zoom, on December 4, 2025 at 9:00 AM

You may be presen t 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

presen t 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 5, 2025 by applying to the County Clerk of Ogle County, Illinois at the Office of the Count y Clerk in Oregon, Illinois FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

CONTACT THE COUNTY CLERK 105 South 5th Street Suite 104 Oregon, IL 61061 (815) 732-1110

Private Equity Group, LLC

Purchaser or Assignee

June 5, 2025

Spring Brook MHP, LLC

Street Suite 104 Oregon, IL 61061

(815) 732-1110

Private Equity Group, LLC

Purchaser or Assignee

June 5, 2025

Spring Brook MHP, LLC

Spring Brook MHP, LLC

Spring Brook MHP, LLC

Spring Brook MHP, LLC

Registered Agents Inc., as R/A for Spring Brook MHP, LLC

Corey A. Woodruff as Designated Agent for Spring Brook MHP, LLC

Spring Brook Mobile Home Park

Spring Brook MHP, LLC

CMH Capital Managed Property

Christopher

Caveglia as Manager for Spring Brook MHP, LLC

bile Home Park

Spring Brook MHP, LLC

CMH Capital Ma aged Property

Christopher Caveglia as M ager for Spr Brook MHP, LLC

Christopher Caveglia as Ma ager for Spr Brook MHP, LLC Occupant River Bank River Bank

Laura J. Coo County Clerk Ogle County, I nois

Claimants, Jud ment Credit and Decree Cr tors, if any of above describ as “Unknown O ers” “Unknown owners or par interested in s land or lots”

8190-954638

(Published in the Forreston J ournal)

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June 13, 20, 27, 2025 954638

Spring Brook MHP, LLC

LEG AL NOTICES

Spring Brook MHP, LLC

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNT Y, ILLINOIS

Spring Brook MHP, LLC

THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, Plaintiff, v. BJ WAY LLC, AND UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, generally, Defendants.

This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Ogle County in 106 S. 5th St., Oregon, IL 61061, via Zoom, on December 4, 2025 at 9:00 AM

Redemption can be made at any time on or before November 5, 2025 by applying to the County Clerk of Ogle County, Illinois at the Office of the Count y Clerk in Oregon, Illinois FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

Registered Agents Inc., as R/A for Spring Brook MHP, LLC

Christopher Caveglia as Manager for Spring Brook MHP, LLC Occupant River Bank River Bank

Laura J. Cook, County Clerk of Ogle County, Illinois

Case No. 2025ED4 Condemnation Parcel 21123011 & TE Job No.R-92-011-23 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION

CONTACT THE COUNTY CLERK

Corey A. Woodruff as Designated

Agent for Spring Brook MHP, LLC

ANNUAL TREASURER'S REPORT POLO FIRE PROTECTION

AMBULANCE SERVICE DISTRICT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING APRIL 30, 2025

ANNUAL TREASURER'S REPORT POLO FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING APRIL 30, 2025

The following is a statement from the Treasurer of the Polo Fire Prote ction District for the fiscal yearending April 30, 2025.

The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you: UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants in the aboveentitled suit, that the said suit has been commenced in the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit Court of Ogle County, Illinois, by the Plaintiff against you and other defendants, praying for the acquisition of a fee simple interes t and a temporary easement for construction purposes to the premises describe to-wit:

105 South 5th Street Suite 104 Oregon, IL 61061 (815) 732-1110

Spring Brook Mobile Home Park

Spring Brook MHP, LLC

EXHIBIT A Owner BJ Way LLC Route FAP 742 (IL 2) FAP 553 (IL 72) County Ogle

The following is a statement from the Treasurer of the Polo Fire Protection District for the fiscal year ending April 30, 2025.

GENERAL FUNDS

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

Private Equity Group, LLC

CMH Capital Managed Property

Job No. R-92-011-23 21123011 P.I.N. No. 05-31-278-005 Section 02 SW 2020-1

Claimants, Judgment Creditors, and Decree Creditors, if any of the above described as “Unknown Owners” “Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots”

REVENUE SUMMARY: Real Estate Taxes $397,612; Services Rendered $245,846; Interest $10,514

TOTAL REVENUES $653,972

GENERAL FUNDS REVENUE SUMMARY: Real Estate Taxes $416,518; Illinois Replacement Taxes $13,809; Other Sources $3,390; Services Rende red $5,165; Interest $10,074

REVENUES $448,956

Purchaser or Assignee

June 5, 2025

Spring Brook MHP, LLC

Spring Brook MHP, LLC

Spring Brook MHP, LLC

Spring Brook MHP, LLC

Christopher Caveglia as Manager for Spring Brook MHP, LLC

Christopher Caveglia as Manager for Spring Brook MHP, LLC

Occupant River Bank River Bank

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Station 1123+75 Station 1123+82 LAND That part of the east half of the south half of Block 49 of the Plat of Byron, the Plat of which is recorded in Book A of Plats on Page 156 in the Recorder's Office of Ogle County, Illinois, with bearings and grid distances referenced to the Illinois State Plane Coordinate System, West Zone NAO 83 (2011 ADJ), with a combined fact or of 0.99999459; described as follows: Beginning at the southeast corner of said Block 49; thence South 87 degrees 30 minutes 02 seconds West on the northerly right of way line of FAP 742 (IL 2) FA P 553 (IL 72), a distance of 6.96 feet; thence North 02 degrees 24 minutes 29 seconds West, 20.12 feet; thence North 87 degrees 35 minutes 31 seconds East, 6.88 feet to the wester ly right of way line of North Washington Street; thence South 02 degrees 37 minutes 09 seconds East on said westerly right of way line, 20.11 feet to the Point of Beginning, containing 139 square feet (0.0032 acre), more or less (area based on ground distances).

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EXPENSE SUMMARY: General Government $15,492; Public Safety $652,881; Capital Outlay -0TOTAL EXPE NSES $668,373

SUMMARY STATEMENT OF CONDITION

GENERAL

SUMMARY: General Government $16,247; Public Safety $224,538; Capital Outlay $46,386; Debt Service $91,131 TOTAL EXPE NSES $378,302 SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS (INSURANCE)

REVENUE SUMMARY: Real Estate Taxes $93,705; Other Interest $853

$94,558

$-0-; Public Safety $60,250; Capital Outlay $-0-

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY Redemption can be made at any time on or before November 5, 2025 by applying to the County Clerk of Ogle County, Illinois at the Office of the Count y Clerk in Oregon, Illinois FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT THE COUNTY CLERK 105 South 5th Street Suite 104 Oregon, IL 61061 (815) 732-1110

Private Equity Group, LLC

Purchaser or Assignee

June 5, 2025

Spring Brook MHP, LLC

Registered Agents Inc., as R/A for Spring Brook MHP, LLC

EXHIBIT B Owner BJ Way LLC Route FAP 742 (IL 2) FAP 553 (IL 72) County Ogle

Job No. Parcel No. R-92-011-23 21123011TE P.I.N. No. 05-31-278-005

Corey A. Woodruff as Designated Agent for Spring Brook MHP, LLC

Spring Brook Mobile Home Park

Spring Brook MHP, LLC

CMH Capital Managed Property

Christopher Caveglia as Manager for Spring Brook MHP, LLC

Laura J. Cook, County Clerk of Ogle County, Illinois

Claimants, Judgment Creditors, and Decree Creditors, if any of the above described as “Unknown Owners” “Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots”

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Section D2 SW 2020-1 Station 1123+70 Station1123+82 EASEMENT That part of the east half of the south half of Block 49 of the Plat of Byron, the Plat of which is recorded in Book A of Plats on Page 156 in the Recorder's Office of Ogle County, Illinois, with bearings and grid distances referenced to the Illinois State Plane Coordinate System, West Zone NAD 83 (2011 ADJ), with a combined factor of 0.99999459; described as follows: Commencing at the southeast corner of said Block 49; thence South 87 degrees 30 minutes 02 seconds West on the northerly right of way line of FAP 742 (IL 2) FAP 553 (IL 72), a distance of 6.96 feet to the Point of Beginning. From said Point of Beginning; thence continuing South 87 degrees 30 minutes 02 seconds West on said northerly right of way line, 5.00 feet; thence North 02 degrees 24 minutes 29 seconds West, 25.13 feet; thence North 87 degrees 35 minutes 31 seconds East, 11.86 feet to the westerly right of way line of North Washington Street; thence South 02 degrees 37 minutes 09 seconds East on said westerly right of way line, 5.00 feet; thence South 87 degrees 35 minutes 31 seconds West, 6.88 feet; thence South 02 degrees 24 minutes 29 seconds East, 20.12 feet to the Point of Beginning, containing 160 square feet (0.0037 acre), more or less (area based on ground distances).

Beginning Balance $514,686 Revenue $653,972 Expenditures ($668,373) Ending Balance $500,285 Vend ors Eq ual to or Greater than $2,500 During Year AirGas 5,366; Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois 9,956; Bound Tree Medical 3,642; Davis Gisi 11,581; DC Computers 4,488; Health Care Services 19,785; Helm Civil 36,416; HFS Bureau of Fiscal Operaions 44,947; Polo CoOperative 5,102; United Health Care 25,630; Pershing Brokerage Services 28,136; Zoll Medical Corporation 3,500; United States Treasury 32,335; Pershing, LLC 10,818

Compensation Equal to or Greater than $2,500 During Year

Spring Brook MHP, LLC

Spring Brook MHP, LLC

Spring Brook MHP, LLC Registered Agents

Christopher Caveglia as Manager for Spring Brook MHP, LLC

Occupant

River Bank River Bank

Denise Clothier, James Combs, Nolan Kemp, Freddy Lagos, Riley Lofgreen, Thomas Perrin, James Ports, April Rivers, Scott Schmidt, Sabrina Stock, Jessica Walker

ors Eq ual to or Greater than $2,500 During Year Air One Equipment 21,683; Danko Emergency Equipment 5,879; Davis Gisi 7,065; DC Computers 4,687; Dinges Fire Company 8,549; First State Bank Shannon-Polo 91,131; Frontier 6,262; Gaul's Climate Control, LLC 8,550; Helm Civil 36,416; Mobile Electronics 10,601; Nico 2,921; Polo Co-Op 3,197; Scholl Insurance 5,391; United States Treasury 7,693 Compensation Equal to or Greater than $2,500 During Year

Brian Carr, Charles R. Clothier, Denise Clothier, Jamie Griffin, Chad Karrow, Knight Pay ton, Jasmyn Lud ewig, James Ports, Donald Sanders, Dana Sellers, Brent Shipman, David Shuman, Jordan Smith, Nancy Tegeler. Compensation Less than $2,500 During Year

Inc., as R/A for Spring Brook MHP, LLC

And for such other relief prayed, that summons was duly issued out of the said Fifteenth Judici al Circuit Court against the above-captioned defendants as provided by law, and that the said suit is now pending, NOW THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU, the above Defendants file or otherwise make your appearance herein, in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court, Fiftee nth Judicial District, Ogle County Courthouse, 106 S 5th Street, Oregon, Illinois 61061, on or before JULY 28, 2025, a trial may be held and a judgment taken against you for the relief asked in the complaint.

Laura J. Cook, County Clerk of Ogle County, Illinois

Kimberly A Stahl Clerk of the 15th Judicial Circuit Court, Oregon, Ogle County, Illinois

Corey A. Woodruff as Designated Agent for Spring Brook MHP, LLC

Compensation Less than $2,500 During Year

Charles W. Clothier, Dustin Finkle, Daniel Hart, David Hill, John Hopkins, Dana Seller, Steven Sheaffer, Kenneth Yingling

The undersigned Treasurer of said District certifies the available funds, revenues, and expenditures as of the ending date are correct.

Joseph Buhlig, Adam Carlson, Jake Charleston, Charles W. Clothier, Dustin Finkle, Timothy Finkle, Daniel Hart, David Hill, John Hopkins, Brenden Kane, Nolan Kemp, Freddy Lagos, Riley Lofgreen, Dakota Meyer, Tom Perrin, Blaine Quaco, April Rivers, Scott Schmidt, Sabrina Strock, Gerardo Velez Jr., Jessica Walker, Ken Yingling

The undersigned Treasurer of said District certifies the available funds, revenues, and expenditu res as ofthe ending date are correct

Spring Brook Mobile Home Park

Spring Brook MHP, LLC

CMH Capital Managed Property

Christopher

Claimants, Judgment Creditors, and Decree Creditors, if any of the above described as “Unknown Owners” “Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots”

CHRISTOP HER J. MURDOCH SPECIAL ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL EMRY MURDOCH LLC 2 N. RIVERSIDE PLAZA, SUITE 1850 CHICAGO, IL 60606 (312) 235-4022 Chris.Murdoch@EmDoch.com 8190-955010 Jun. 27, Jul. 4, 11, 2025 955010

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Charles W. Clothier, Treasurer

Charles W. Clothier, Treasurer

June 27, 2025

OREGON

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AL NOTICES

REPORT CT 30, 2025

reasurer of the Polo rending April 30,

$416,518; Illinois

$3,390; Ser-

$16,247; Public Debt Service

$93,705; Other In-

$-0-; Public

TION SPECIAL

$70,011

$94,558

($60,250)

$104,319 During Year

rgency Equipment

4,687; Dinges Fire n-Polo 91,131; 8,550; Helm Civil

2,921; Polo Co-Op easury 7,693

$2,500

Clothier, Jamie Griffin, , James Ports, n, David Shu-

on, Charles W. niel Hart, David p, Freddy Laerrin, Blaine QuaStrock, Gerardo

rtifies the availthe ending date

June 27, 2025

Annual Water Quality Report for the period of January 1 to December 31, 2024

Consumer Confidence Report

Annual Drinking Water Quality Report

This report is intended to provide you with important information about your drinking water and the efforts made by the water system to provide safe drinking water.

The source of drinking water used by OREGON is Ground Water

For more information regarding this report contact:

Name Jeff Pennington

Phone 815-732-7098

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Source of Drinking Water

The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells. As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally-occurring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive material, and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity.

Contaminants that may be present in source water include:

- Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, and wildlife.

- Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturally-occurring or result from urban storm water runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining, or farming.

- Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban storm water runoff, and residential uses.

- Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are by-products of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban storm water runoff, and septic systems.

- Radioactive contaminants, which can be naturally-occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities.

Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the EPAs Safe Drinking Water Hotline at (800) 426-4791.

In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes regulations which limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. FDA regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water which must provide the same protection for public health.

Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population.

Immuno-compromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and other microbial contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791).

Lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. The drinking water supplier is responsible for providing high quality drinking water and removing lead pipes, but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components in your home. You share the responsibility for protecting yourself and your family from the lead in your home plumbing. You can take responsibility by identifying and removing lead materials within your home plumbing and taking steps to reduce your family’s risk.

Before drinking tap water, flush your pipes for several minutes by running your tap, taking a shower, doing laundry or a load of dishes. You can also use a filter certified by an American National Standard Institute accredited certifier to reduce lead in drinking water. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested, contact Bill Covell at 815-994-0827

Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead.

Source Water Information

Source Water Name Type of Water Report Status Location

WELL 2 (11800) GW

WELL 3 (11801) GW

WELL 4 (11802) GW

Source Water Assessment

We want our valued customers to be informed about their water quality. If you would like to learn more, please feel welcome to attend any of our regularly scheduled meetings. The source water assessment for our supply has been completed by the Illinois EPA. If you would like a copy of this information, please stop by City Hall or call our water operator at 815-732-7098. To view a summary version of the completed Source Water Assessments, including: Importance of Source Water; Susceptibility to Contamination Determination; and documentation/recommendation of Source Water Protection Efforts, you may access the Illinois EPA website at http://www.epa.state.il.us/cgi-bin/wp/swap-fact-sheets.pl.

Source of Water: OREGONTo determine Oregon’s susceptibility to groundwater contamination, information obtained during a Well Site Survey performed by the Illinois Rural Water Association on October 20, 1998 was reviewed. Based on this information, several potential sources of contamination were identified within proximity of this water supply’s wells. The Illinois EPA does not consider the city’s source water susceptible to contamination. This determination is based on a number of criteria including: monitoring conducted at the wells; monitoring conducted at the entry point to the distribution system; and the available hydrogeologic data on the wells. In anticipation of the U.S. EPA’s proposed Ground Water Rule, the Illinois EPA has determined that the water supply is not vulnerable to viral contamination. This determination is based upon the completed evaluation of the following criteria during the Vulnerability Waiver Process: the community’s wells are properly constructed with sound integrity and proper site conditions; a hydrogeologic barrier exists that should prevent pathogen movement; all potential routes and sanitary defects have been mitigated such that the source water is adequately protected; monitoring data did not indicate a history of disease outbreak; and a sanitary survey of the water supply did not indicate a viral contamination threat. Because the community’s wells are constructed in a confined aquifer, which should minimize the movement of pathogens into the wells, well hydraulics were not considered to be a significant factor in the vulnerability determination. Hence, well hydraulics were not evaluated for this groundwater supply.

2024 Regulated Contaminants Detected

Lead and Copper

Definitions:

Action Level: The concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements which a water system must follow.

Action Level Goal (ALG): The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. ALGs allow for a margin of safety.

Copper Range: 0mg/l to 1.3mg/l

Lead Range: 1.4mg/l to 6.7mg/l

To obtain a copy of the system’s lead tap sampling data: Contact Bill Covell at 815-994-0827

CIRCLE ONE: Our Community Water Supply has/has not developed a service line material inventory.

To obtain a copy of the system’s service line inventory: Contact Bill Covell at 815-994-0827

Lead and CopperDate SampledMCLGAction Level (AL)90th Percentile# Sites Over ALUnitsViolationLikely Source of Contamination

Copper 08/21/20231.31.3 0.32 0 ppmN Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Errosion of natural deposits.

Lead 08/21/2023015 1.4 0 ppbN Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Errosion of natural deposits.

Water Quality Test Results

Definitions:

The following tables contain scientific terms and measures, some of which may require explanation.

Avg: Regulatory compliance with some MCLs are based on running annual average of monthly samples.

Level 1 Assessment: A Level 1 assessment is a study of the water system to identify potential problems and determine (if possible) why total coliform bacteria have been found in our water system.

Level 2 Assessment: A Level 2 assessment is a very detailed study of the water system to identify potential problems and determine (if possible) why an E. coli MCL violation has occurred and/or why total coliform bacteria have been found in our water system on multiple occasions.

Maximum Contaminant Level or MCL: The highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology.

Maximum Contaminant Level Goal or MCLG: The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety.

Maximum residual disinfectant level or MRDL: The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants.

Water Quality Test Results

Maximum residual disinfectant levelgoal or MRDLG: The level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MRDLGs do not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants.

na: not applicable.

mrem: millirems per year (a measure of radiation absorbed by the body)

ppb: micrograms per liter or parts per billion - or one ounce in 7,350,000 gallons of water.

ppm: milligrams per liter or parts per million - or one ounce in 7,350 gallons of water.

Treatment Technique or TT: A required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water.

Regulated Contaminants

Disinfectants and Disinfection By- Products Collection Date Highest Level Detected Range of Levels Detected MCLG MCLUnitsViolationLikely Source of Contamination Chlorine 2024 1.1 0.74 - 1.4MRDLG = 4MRDL = 4ppmNWater additive used to control microbes.

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of drilling wastes; Discharge from metal refineries; Erosion of natural deposits.

contaminant is not currently regulated by the USEPA. However, the state regulates. Erosion of natural deposits.

is not currently regulated by the

However, the state regulates. Erosion of natural deposits.

from septic tanks,

7 Benefits of Socialization for Seniors

One of the key lessons learned during the COVID-19 pandemic was just how challenging social isolation can be—especially for older adults. While it’s often overlooked, social isolation is a major contributor to poor mental and physical health.

Experts emphasize the importance of maintaining an active social life as we age. Staying socially engaged offers many benefits that contribute to seniors’ overall well-being. Here’s a look at seven key ways socialization supports healthy aging:

1. Improved Mental Health

Regular social interactions can help older adults avoid depression, anxiety, and feelings of loneliness, according to Integracare, a senior living company.

2. Reduced Risk of Cognitive Decline

Social engagement can help slow cognitive decline and reduce the risk of dementia. Socializing stimulates the brain by introducing new experiences, keeping the mind active and sharp.

3. Increased Physical Activity

Socializing often involves physical movement, whether it’s walking, dancing, or just getting out of the house. While being sedentary occasionally is fine, extended inactivity can lead to issues like high cholesterol, weight gain, and elevated blood pressure. A 2019 study published in The Journals of Gerontology: Series B found that older adults who interacted with people outside their close family and friends were more likely to be physically active, have more positive moods, and report fewer negative feelings.

4. Healthier Eating Habits

Social events often involve meals, which can encourage healthier eating patterns. Exposure to different types of food in social settings may help seniors get the nutrients they need to stay healthy.

5. Sense of Purpose and Belonging

Socializing can help seniors feel needed and valued, boosting self-esteem and mental well-being. Being part of a community and contributing to it— whether through conversation or volunteering—provides a strong sense of purpose.

6. Informal Wellness Monitoring

Regular interactions with others allow family members and friends to

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observe changes in a senior’s behavior, mood, or appearance that might indicate a health issue, enabling earlier intervention.

7. Exposure to New Hobbies and Interests

Getting out and socializing can introduce seniors to new hobbies, whether it’s joining a club, trying a new sport, or attending a class. These activities provide both mental stimulation and physical benefits.

Socialization plays a crucial role in senior wellness and should be considered just as important as diet, exercise, and medical care. Encouraging meaningful social connections can go a long way in supporting a happier, healthier life for older adults.

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