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All opposed: None speak in favor of chicken ordinance

Board members expected to vote on ordinance at July 17 meeting

By ALEXA ZOELLNER azoellner@shawmedia.com

FORRESTON – Opposition was the only take expressed by the public in relation to a proposed ordinance that would allow Forreston residents to own chickens within village limits.

Eight of the 17 people who attended the Forreston Village Board special meeting Monday voiced concerns including odor, sanitation, clarity of the proposed rules, impact on property value and fears the ordinance wouldn’t be enforced.

“I would like Forreston to keep residential zoned property separate from ag property,” said Tom Brooks, a 29-year Forreston resident who owns property in and outside the village. “Let’s not mix them.”

Susan Engelkens said that having raised chickens for butchering and to keep for egg laying, the “smell and the process” is not something Forreston needs.

FORRESTON LIBRARY

Summer Reading Special

At 10 a.m. Monday, July 3, join Miss Melinda from the Ogle County Extension office as she shares the story “The Girl Who Thought in Pictures: the Story of Temple Grandin” and presents an interactive program on beef cattle with fun crafts and a delicious snack.

Chess Club

From 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, July 6,

BERTOLET MEMORIAL LIBRARY

Closed for holiday

Bertolet Memorial Library will be closed Tuesday, July 4.

Youth programs

Have Book, Will Travel:  10 a.m. Thursdays through July 13. We’ve been to Peru, Germany and Madagascar so far this summer. Where will we visit next? Kids pre-K through fifth grade are invited to join Miss Jana on an adventure around the world.

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tures:  10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 11. Miss Melinda from Ag In The Classroom will be presenting “The Girl Who Thought In Pictures: The Story of Dr. Temple Grandin” by Julia Mosca. Participants will be taking part in craft projects such as a cow bookmark, herding balloon cows and enjoying a tasty hamburger made from cookies and frosting. Registration is requested by July 6 at 815-738-2742.

Try It! How Frieda Caplan Changed the Way We Eat:  10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July

No action was taken by board members during the June 26 meeting. Trustees Ken Vinnedge and Brittany Busker were absent.

Board members had planned to vote on the ordinance at the July 3 meeting. However, two trustees will be out of town that day and the vote instead will be taken during the board’s July 17 meeting, Village President Mark Metzger said.

“It’s my opinion that I want the whole board to be here when we do a vote,” Metzger said.

The proposed ordinance initially was presented at the Village Board’s March 20 meeting, at which point board members decided to schedule an Ordinance Committee meeting to review details. The committee meeting took place April 10.

On May 2, a poll was posted on the village’s Facebook page with the intent of gauging community interest in the ordinance. Voting on that poll was not limited to Forreston residents.

Chickens inevitably will get out of their coops and end up in the streets where they’ll get hit by vehicles, or in other peo-

beginners, experts and everyone in between are invited to join us for some friendly chess matches. All ages are welcome. Call the library for more information.

Summer Reading Program

Oceans of Possibilities, the summer program for toddlers through fifth grade, is underway. Toddlers and preschoolers meet Tuesdays. Kindergarten through fifth grade

ples’ yards, Donald DeWall said.

“You’ve got a good set of rules, a set agreement,” he said. “Why make a situation where you need more rules? And if you’ve got rules, you need somebody to enforce them.”

Forreston police would be responsible for enforcing the ordinance, Police Chief Chris Thiel said at a previous meeting. Thiel was not present at Monday’s meeting.

Shawn Loomis, who was the eighth to speak, said there already is a leash law “that no one seems to abide by.” He said he has home security footage of dogs and cats defecating on his lawn.

“And now you want to add chickens to that? Well, what if that chicken does get loose? What if it comes in my yard and my dog gets that person’s chicken and kills it?” Loomis said. “Am I responsible for that chicken? I hope not.”

The next Forreston Village Board meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. July 3. Board agendas usually are posted at Forreston Village Hall and on the village website the Friday before a meeting.

meets Wednesdays. Both programs begin at 10 a.m.

Community Room

Looking for a place to hold your event? The community room (with a small kitchenette) is available for meetings, parties, showers, family reunions and more. Call the library at 815-938-2624 for information.

18. Miss Melinda from Ag In The Classroom will be presenting “Try It! How Freida Caplan Changed the Way We Eat” by Mara Rockliff. Participants will create a self portrait in the style of Italian painter Giuseppe Arcimboldo using pictures of fruits and vegetables, test their knowledge about what the “ins and outs” of fruits and vegetables look like and enjoy a yummy fruit salad. Registration is requested by July 13 at 815-738-2742.

Adult programs

Coffee With The Sheriff:  10 a.m. Saturday, July 22. Come have a cup of coffee with Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle.

Adult Summer Reading Program:  The Adult Summer Reading Program runs through July 31. The more books you read, the better your chances at winning prizes at the end. Stop by the circulation desk for information and sign up today.

July Book of the Month:  France, 1939. Vianne sees her husband off to the front

lines and deals with German officers occupying her home. Isabelle must deal with young love and rejection and joins the resistance movement. They both discover who they are and what they will do to survive. Stop by the circulation desk and pick up your copy of Kristin Hannah’s “The Nightingale” today.

J uly Take & Make Craft:  As we continue to hop our way through summer, stop by the circulation desk to pick up the kit to make a frog while supplies last.

Create-a-Card: 9 a.m. Saturday, July 15. Can’t make the trip to see all your relatives this summer? Send them a personalized card. All supplies included.

New Releases

Adult Books: “The Secret Book of Flora Lea” by Patti Callahan Henry; “A House With Good Bones” by T. Kingfisher; “The Happiness Plan” by Susan Mallery; “Private Moscow” by James Patterson

Picture Books: “Stomach Growl” by Rachel Rose; “On the Farm:” by Alix Wood

Woman in ‘good condition’ after explosion levels house

Blast could be heard 6 miles away, sheriff VanVickle says

By ALEXA ZOELLNER azoellner@shawmedia.com

STILLMAN VALLEY – An explosion leveled a rural Stillman Valley house the afternoon of June 23, leaving a resident with only minor injuries, police said.

The Stillman Valley Fire Protection District responded to the 9000 block of East High Road, about three miles outside Stillman Valley, within five minutes of a 911 call at 2:42 p.m., Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle said.

“When they arrived, they found a house that was completely leveled and there was a woman that was trapped in what was the kitchen,” he said. “They were able to remove her and she was transported to a Rockford hospital. She’s in good condition.”

Two dogs that were in the house also are in good condition, VanVickle said. One dog was found right away. The second was found about 5:20 p.m.

“All in all, it’s a pretty good turnout,” said VanVickle, who compared the wreckage with damage done in 2015 by a series of tornadoes.

Neighbors rushed to the scene, arriving before emergency personnel, finding the trapped resident and assisting when crews arrived, he said. They were able to direct the fire departments once they arrived.

There were small “spot fires” and some of the grass was aflame when emergency responders arrived, but the house wasn’t on fire, VanVickle said.

The blast appeared to have traveled across East High Road south of the home, leaving charred grass in the ditch and debris on the roadway.

The cause of the explosion still is being investigated, but it appears to be a gas leak, VanVickle said. The Illinois State Fire Marshal and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives are investigating further, he said.

Nicor shut off the gas to the area about 5:55 p.m., allowing the investigation to progress, VanVickle said.

A neighbor’s house about 20 or 30 yards away also was damaged, he said.

“[The explosion] blew the garage door in and knocked the windows out of their garage,” VanVickle said. “We had firefighters who reported hearing

the explosion 6 miles away.”

Stillman Valley, Byron, Oregon, Cherry Valley and Lynn-Scott-Rock fire protection districts, the Ogle

County Sheriff’s Office, Ogle County Emergency Management, Nicor Gas and ComEd were the local responders, VanVickle said.

Fire destroys abandoned house in rural Polo on June 22

By ALEXA ZOELLNER azoellner@shawmedia.com

POLO – The cause of a June 22 fire that destroyed an abandoned house in rural Ogle County is undetermined, investigators said.

Fifteen emergency departments and ComEd responded to the fire at 6714 S. China Road, halfway between Polo and Dixon, Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle said in a news release.

“The building had been abandoned for over 20 years,” VanVickle said in a June 23 interview. “Our investigators and the arson investigators and fire marshals haven’t been able to determine a cause of the fire due to the amount of damage.”

Multiple 911 calls came in about 7:18 p.m., according to the release.

The Polo Fire Protection District responded and found the house fully engulfed in fire.

A third-level box alarm was called and the Mount Morris, Forreston, Leaf River, Oregon, Byron, Stillman Valley, Milledgeville and Franklin Grove fire protection districts, Dixon Rural, Sterling, Rock Falls and Coleta fire departments, Ogle County Emergency Management and ComEd responded.

The Office of the Illinois Fire Marshal, Ogle County Sheriff’s Office arson investigators and Ogle County Sheriff’s Office detectives conducted an initial site investigation but were unable to determine a cause, according to the release.

“Unless there’s additional information provided, we’re just continuing to follow up on leads and canvassing the area,” VanVickle said. “If anybody has any information, we’d encourage them to call Crime Stoppers.”

To contact Ogle-Lee Crime Stoppers, call 888-2284488.

No one was injured in the fire, VanVickle said.

Photos by Earleen Hinton/Shaw Local

A home 3 miles northeast of Stillman Valley in the 9000 block of East High Road was leveled June 23.

The blast traveled across East High Road, burning grass along the ditch and leaving debris on the pavement.

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An abandoned rural home northwest of Dixon on South China Road was destroyed by fire June 22.

Visitors ask questions about Polo’s history

We’ve had some interesting tours this past week and things were brought out that I had not thought about for several years. Dragging things up from the depths of my memory is good because it keeps me sharp and I am always pleased when what I remember is correct.

During Town and Country Days both of our museums were open and I stationed myself at Aplington House to talk about silverware. That has been my emphasis during this past winter when I could not get out.

But much to my surprise, the few who came to Aplington House wanted to talk about the Underground Railroad. I had not thought about that for many years when I researched it, documented it for Buffalo Grove and early Polo and gave programs on it all over.

The big book of all my findings is at the museum and Aplington House has all the display boards there with information. Also the lovely Underground Railroad quilt that Lucille Woodin made is hanging there for all to see.

It is interesting to see that people

are still wanting to know about the stories of the past and the next group this week was the same way. It was the Methodist Lighthouse group of people and their interest was the Peek Home.

A number of months ago we had a big program at the Polo Senior Center about the Peek Home, so I ran off my program material again ready to hand it out. This way they could use the information later.

That morning they asked questions of what was it, where was it and who gave it? These are the typical questions of who, what, where and when that make up any story. They, as a church, remembered only making and canning food to be taken to the home to feed children.

At the museum we are getting ready to put together a display and I was not quite certain how to put it together. As I listened to the group

ask questions, I knew right away it will need to be a who, what, where and when type of approach. That will be the next project for Lily and me.

The Oregon group also had questions on the early Methodist circuit rider preachers. Linda had quickly the evening before found an article on Wilson Mill and the early home of James and Sarah Talbot. The Talbots were well-educated and the Methodist circuit riders always stopped at their home. Peter Cartwright was one of those individuals.

I also knew that a Cartwright was pictured on a Civil War poster at Aplington House but I could not think of his name. I knew it began with a “B” and he was connected with the Civil War, but that was all I could remember. When I googled Ben, I got into a TV series and that certainly was not the right person.

Later when I checked the framed picture, it was Rev. Burton Cartwright, a pioneer Methodist preacher who later became the chaplain for the 92nd. He had a brother. Was it Peter? I do not know but you are going to hear about Rev. Burton H. Cartwright.

Polo Historical Society meeting is July 12

The next Polo Historical Society meeting is at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 12, at the Polo Museum. Visiting and refreshments will be before the program, which starts at 7 p.m. with Donna Humphreys talking about the Hamilton Airport.

Our next meeting at the museum will be Wednesday, July 12. Donna Humphreys will be giving the program on Hamilton Field or Hamilton Airport. We will have a little different format. We will gather at 6:30 p.m. with refreshments and visiting first. At 7 p.m. will be our program. There will be no board meeting. We have changed the meeting from July 5 to July 12 since it would have been very close to the Fourth of July when many people are gone.

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

On his death bed, Thomas Ford gives manuscript to Shields

By OTTO DICK

In 1850, when Thomas Ford of Oregon, Illinois, the state’s eighth governor and the author of “History of Illinois” was on his death bed, he gave a manuscript to James Shields and asked that it be published for the benefit of his family.

According to Shields, Ford soon after “departed his life, leaving his orphan children in a destitute condition. The author, Gov. Ford, during his whole life had very favorable opportunities for observing events and collecting information connected with the history of Illinois.”

Ford was a child when his parents emigrated to Illinois. Living in Illinois, he was admitted to the bar and practiced his profession for many years with considerable success. He then was elected an associate justice of the Supreme Court of Illinois with distinguished ability.

He then was chosen governor of Illinois, which was the last public office he held. During his retirement to private life, he prepared the “History of Illinois” for publication.

Shields also led an interesting life. He was born and educated in Ireland. He emigrated to America in 1826. He briefly was a sailor and spent time in Quebec before settling in Kaskaskia, Illinois, where he studied and practiced law.

In 1836 he was elected to the Illinois House of Representatives and later was state auditor. In 1845 he was appointed to the Supreme Court of Illinois.

At the outbreak of the Mexican War he served as brigadier general of volunteers. He served with distinction and was wounded twice. He also served in the Civil War.

Shields almost had a duel with Abraham Lincoln, who at the time was a young lawyer in Springfield, Illinois. The two men picked seconds and met on an island located between Missouri

and Illinois called Bloody Island to participate in the duel.

Lincoln, being the one challenged, chose the weapons and selected the cavalry broadsword because Shields was an excellent marksman and because Lincoln stood 6 feet, 5 inches tall to Shields’ 5 feet, 9 inches. Both parties then reached an agreement and the duel was canceled.

While serving as an Illinois senator, Shields opposed slavery and supported land grants to agricultural colleges, railroads, soldiers and settlers under a homestead act.

Shields died unexpectedly in Ottumwa, Iowa, on June 1, 1879, while on a lecture tour. A bronze statue of Shields was given by the state of Illinois in 1893 for the National Statuary Hall located at the U.S. Capitol.

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

James Shields

92-year-old walker heads back home in 350-mile trek for St. Jude

By EARLEEN HINTON ehinton@oglecountynews.com

PROPHETSTOWN – Another 90-degree day failed to slow Dean Troutman as he walked from Morrison to Prophetstown on Saturday in his 350-mile quest to raise money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Troutman left Princeville on May 21 for his Troutman Trek 5. He walked through Dixon, Woosung, Forreston and Polo on June 1-4 en route to Monroe, Wisconsin, where he then turned west, looping over to Gratiot, Wisconsin, and then headed back to Illinois on Route 78.

He passed through Morrison on Friday and was in Prophetstown on Saturday.

He started walking for St. Jude’s in 2015, going from Princeville to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee, and raising $10,000 along the 500-mile trip.

“I was only 84 then and I could do 30 miles a day. Now I am down to 10 and under,” he said in a June 3 interview. “I walked from Princeville to Memphis and I walked right up to St. Jude’s front door. I told myself then if I did any more walking it would be for St. Jude’s. I’ve walked a total of 2,000 miles and most of it has been for St. Jude’s.”

Troutman pushes a modified wheeled cart that originally was designed as a pull-along pet carrier meant to be pulled behind a bicycle. The cart contains Troutman’s “survival gear” – food, clothing, water, his cellphone and a sleeping bag.

He walks only during daylight hours, starting at sunrise each morning, noting that traffic tends to be his

only concern.

Kathy Woodward of Galesburg was Troutman’s walking companion from May 31 through June 4 and then rejoined him in Morrison.

After camping for the night at Prophetstown State Park on Saturday, the pair went for a 3-mile walk before returning to the park and taking a rest day on Sunday.

Morrison Police Chief Pedro Valladares offered to buy Troutman a motel room when he passed through town, but Troutman said it was more than a mile off his route, so he instead chose to sleep under a maple tree in Morrison.

As of Monday, he had 62 miles left until he’s back home in Princeville, a town of 1,738 in Peoria County.

When he doesn’t have a companion walking with him, Troutman likes to start walking by 5:30 a.m. and has to make sure he has plenty of food and water.

Troutman has his route planned out, but is not concerned with meeting a timetable. He hopes to have it completed in July.

How to donate

Pledges can be made directly to St. Jude through Troutman’s fundraising page, troutmanstrek.pbworks.com, or at https://fundraising.stjude.org/site/ TR/Challenge/Events?pg=entry&fr_ id=146117.

Checks, made out to St. Jude, can be mailed to St. Jude Event-Dean Troutman Walks for St. Jude, Attn: Alex Fountain, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38101.

You can follow Troutman’s progress at Facebook.com/troutmanstrek3.

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Dean Troutman and walking partner Kathy Woodward make their way through downtown Prophetstown on Saturday, June 24. Troutman has been trekking across Illinois to raise money and awareness for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

‘First-ever’ car show a hit with residents at assisted living center

By EARLEEN HINTON ehinton@shawmedia.com

FRANKLIN GROVE – The Meadows of Franklin Grove Assisted Living held a special event June 23 – its first car show.

“We were very happy with the turnout and thank all the people who brought cars and trucks out,” activity

director Vickie Smith said.

The car show theme started with residents and staff painting and decorating little wooden cars for the facility’s handmade “car” show.

The entries were put on display for staff, residents and family to vote on. Trophies were awarded to winners.

“The cars were decorated and put out on a table for people to vote on,”

Smith said. “Some of the categories were Most Popular, Top Senior and Staff Choice.”

On Friday, real vehicles, including two motorcycles and a semitractor, showed up for the show at the facility, all to the delight of the facility’s 40 residents.

“We had World War II vehicles, two pickup trucks, one of which belonged

to Sam Wells of Nachusa, one of our residents,” Smith said. “The residents are still talking about the show and having real cars show up made it really special. It brought back a lot of good memories, and we had really good weather.”

Unity Hospice of Rochelle also was on-site offering root beer floats as temperatures rose to 90 degrees.

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Franklin Grove Assisted Living resident Sandy Pankhurst reacts to a “tire squealing” comment as she checks out a new Camaro on June 23.

Photos by Alex T. Paschal - apaschal@shawmedia.com Sam Wells sits by his old truck with his new “Best Senior Car” trophy June 23.

Ed Jacobsen checks out the interior of a 1931 Ford on the grounds of Franklin Grove Assisted Living during the car show. The car is being raffled off by Farming Heritage Inc. to help fund the 1860 H.I. Lincoln building, which is home to the Lincoln Highway Associations National Interpretive Center. For information on the raffle, call the center at 815-456-3030.

Wolfe, a dietary manager, checks out the trophies given to the winners of the decorated cars during Franklin Grove Assisted Living’s car show June 23.

Mt. Morris Jamboree to be rockin’ back to the ’60s

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MT. MORRIS – The 1960s tribute band SHiNDiG! will be rocking the bandshell in Mt. Morris at 7 p.m. Friday during the Jamboree Concert Series.

“SHiNDiG! presents a tribute to the 1960s and always delivers a trip back to the greatest and most diverse decade of rock ’n’ roll music,” said Larry Ubben, Jamboree organizer. “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.”

It’s Mt. Morris High School Alumni Night on the Campus and all Mounders are encouraged to attend, Ubben said.

The Oregon Lions Club will be serving grilled pork chops, brats, chips, water and soda starting at 6 p.m.

“Please bring a blanket or chair and join the fun on our beautiful, historic campus in the center of Mt. Morris,

two blocks south of Illinois Route 64 on Wesley Avenue and enjoy the free rock ’n’ roll concert,” Ubben said.

In the event of rain, check for the alternate location at Facebook.com/ mtmorrisjamboree, mtmorrisil.net or moundertown.com.

43rd Annual

First Fridays Open Mic show is

July 7 at Oregon VFW

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OREGON – The First Fridays Open Mic monthly show will be at 6:30 p.m. July 7 at the Oregon VFW.

“The event attracts many talented performers, but musicians and singers of all skill levels find acceptance from its supportive audience,” said Lowell Harp, one of the event’s organizers. “The show starts at 6:30 p.m. Admis -

sion is free, although a jar is available for donations. Performers can sign up for time slots on a first-come, firstserve basis. It’s best to arrive by 6 p.m. or earlier.”

Those with questions can call Jerry Tice at 815-449-2660.

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

Photo provided by Lowell Harp

Mike Bratt (left) is a First Fridays sound man as well as a performer. He’s setting up Larry Wallace (from left) on dobro, Lowell Harp on guitar, Jerry Tice on guitar, Tracy Fleck on mandolin and Randy Holland on harmonica.

SHiNDiG! will perform classic rock tunes at the Jamboree Concert Series on Friday, June 30. This photo was taken in 2022.

Hinton file photos /Shaw Local

ABOVE: Jim Hopkins of rural Mt. Morris gives a thumbs up as he drives his antique truck in the 2022 Let Freedom Ring Grand Parade in Mt. Morris. This year’s parade is Tuesday, July 4. LEFT: Kids head out on decorated bikes at the start of the 2022 Let Freedom Ring Kiddie Parade.

Mt. Morris readies to Let Freedom Ring on July 3 and 4

By EARLEEN HINTON ehinton@shawmedia.com

MT. MORRIS – Mt. Morris’ annual Independence Day festival kicked off Wednesday with the queen coronation and a Kable Band Concert.

The festival will pick up the pace July 3 and 4.

On Wednesday, Little Miss and Mister Firecracker were crowned (the winners’ names were unavailable at

press time.) The winners will represent Mt. Morris for the next year, participating in the village’s July 4 parade, as well as parades in surrounding areas.

The car show runs from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday, July 3, on Wesley Avenue. Bounce houses and a petting zoo will be offered for kids from 4 to 8 p.m.

The Kid’s Parade will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on Main Street.

From 5 to 8 p.m. The Rockin’ Fend-

erskirts will perform on the band shell stage.

Firefighters will host water fights for kids starting at 6:45 p.m. on Main Street.

July 4 activities begin at 7 a.m. with a Fireman’s Breakfast at the fire station. The breakfast runs until 11 a.m.

A Fly In/Drive In breakfast is being offered at the Ogle County Airport from 7 to 11 a.m.

This year’s patriotic program will

take place at the band shell stage from noon to 1 p.m.

At 1 p.m., the Illinois Freedom Bell will be rung.

The parade begins at 2 p.m., followed by a performance by the Kable Band at the former David L. Rahn Junior High from 8 to 9 p.m.

The fireworks show begins at dusk behind David L. Rahn Junior High.

For a full schedule of events, visit lfrmtmorris.com.

Let Freedom Ring Patriotic Program to honor anniversaries

By SARAH GRAY Shaw Local News Network correspondent

MT. MORRIS – The 2023 Let Freedom Ring Patriotic Program starts at noon, July 4, on the Mt. Morris Campus on Wesley Avenue.

This year’s celebration includes the nation’s independence, the 175th anniversary of the incorporation of the village of Mt. Morris, the 125th anniversary of the founding of Kable Brothers Company, the 100th anniversary of the Kable Band’s becoming the official band of the 129th Infantry of the Illinois National Guard and the 60th anniversary of LFR.

American Legion Post 143 member and Vietnam veteran Doug Wean will welcome the guests, followed by an opening prayer by the Rev. Rodney Caldwell of the Mt. Morris Church of

the Brethren and Allure Pinecrest.

Daisy, Brownie and Junior Scouts of the Mt. Morris and Oregon Girl Scout Troop 257 will recite the Pledge of Allegiance. The Let Freedom Ring 2023 Queen will be introduced by Meg Miller, the LFR Queen chairwoman.

Mt. Morris Village President Philip Labash will welcome visitors on behalf of the village and lead the celebration of its 175th anniversary. A musical interlude will be provided by the popular barbershop quartet that performed last year. The barbershop quartet is made up of Kable Band and Oregon Sr. High School band director Andy Eckardt, Kable Band member and Oregon Jr. High School band director Miles Beske, Kable Band member and Oregon Jr.-Sr. High Choir director Zach Hall and PAG member Mark Tremble.

At the 2022 LFR Patriotic Program,

Tremble portrayed Ronald Reagan and delivered his speech for the 1963 dedication of LFR’s first freedom bell.

Encore! chairman and PAG member Jeff Bold will portray Congressman Robert R. Hitt at this year’s event. Hitt represented the area in the U.S. Congress from 1881 to 1906.

Hitt, who attended the Rock River Seminary founded in Mt. Morris in 1839, will bring with him former Rock River Seminary graduate Maj. Gen. John A. Rawlins, who became a Galena attorney and neighbor of Ulysses S. Grant. Rawlins helped convince the soon-to-be Lt. Gen. Grant to join the Union army.

Also in attendance will be Helen Judson Beveridge, a Rock River Seminary alumna, advocate for the education of women and a former first lady of Illinois. Beveridge helped establish institutions of higher education for women

and married Rock River Seminary alumnus and Brig. Gen. John L. Beveridge, who was a Gettysburg veteran and later became an Illinois governor.

Harvey and Harry Kable moved to Mt. Morris at the age of 2. They founded the Kable Brothers Co. when they turned 18. They will be welcomed back to Mt. Morris by Hitt to help celebrate the anniversary of the founding of the Kable printing company and to recognize and honor the Kable Concert Band, which is entering its 127th consecutive season.

The patriotic program ends with the benediction, followed by a barbershop quartet rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner.”

The ringing of the official State of Illinois Freedom Bell, located on the campus adjacent to the Reckmeyer Bandshell, will begin at 1 p.m.

Earleen

Leaf River Daze Parade winners announced

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LEAF RIVER – The weather was beautiful for the Leaf River Daze Parade on June 4. Organizers thank

the Leaf River Telephone Company and Constellation for sponsoring the parade and everyone who participated.

The winners:

Organizational Float

First: Leaf River Soaring Eagles 4-H

Second: Bertolet Memorial Library

Third: Leaf River Busy Beavers 4-H

Vintage Car & Truck: Byron Fire Protection District

Novelty: Leaf River Unity Methodist Church

Horse Hitch: Carriage Spring Farm

Equestrian: Ogle County 4-H Horse Drill Team

Leaf River Soaring Eagles 4-H club took first place in the Organizational Float category.

Photos provided by Leaf River Daze Committee Carriage Springs Farm won best Horse Hitch.

TOP: The best Novelty float award went to Leaf River Unity Methodist Church. ABOVE: The Equestrian award went to the Ogle County 4-H Horse Drill Team.

Red Cross helping fire victims in Dixon, Thomson

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American Red Cross volunteers responded to seven home fires in Rochelle, Freeport, Thomson, Dixon, Savanna and Rockford in the past week and provided assistance to 13 people, including four children.

The agency supplied victims with items to meet immediate needs after the fires and provided additional support in the form of health and mental health services and one-on-one support, according to a news release.

OBITUARIES

VICTORIA ELIZABETH FINFROCK

Born: March 6, 1945 in Bloomington, IL

Died: June 21, 2023 in Mt. Morris, IL

Victoria Elizabeth Finfrock, 78, of Mt. Morris, IL, passed away on June 21, 2023 in Allure of Pinecrest, Mt. Morris, surrounded by family. Vicki was born March 6, 1945 in Bloomington, IL, to the late John and Benita (Clifford) Schneider. She graduated from Minonk-Dana-Rutland High School (class of 1963), Western Illinois University, and received a Master of Education from

ROBERT E. BOWERS

Born: July 8, 1940

Died: June 24, 2023

Robert E. Bowers, 82, of Racine, WI went to be with his Lord on Saturday, June 24, 2023. Bob was born July 8, 1940, in Steubenville, OH. The son of James E. and Julia M. (Bado) Bowers. Retired in 2005 after 43+years in publishing. Last worked for WATT Publishing Co. as CFO and served on the board of directors. He married the love of his life, Jacqualin F. Bowers on Oct. 26. 1960. He is predeceased by his wife Jacqualin. Member of St. James Catholic Church, Belvidere, IL.

Survivors include sons, Scott (Kathy) of Janesville, WI., Robert (Jayn) of Franksville, WI., & Sean (Marsha) of Algonquin, IL.; daughters Christine (Robert) Houdek of Racine, WI, Jacqualin (Tom) Mikic of Avon Park, FL., Cynthia Bowers (Michael Minard) of

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Vicki is survived by her son, Jason, of Mahomet, IL, daughter, Amy MacLeod, Irmo, SC; four granddaughters: Ella, Sophie, and Sasha MacLeod, and Ayla Finfrock; three siblings: Terry (Sue) Schneider of Warrensburg, IL, Shelley (Gary) Gilfillan of Towanda, IL, and Jeff (Brenda) Schneider of Armington, IL.

A resident of Mt. Morris for nearly fifty-four years and a lifelong educator of over thirty years, she touched countless lives. She primarily taught home economics and English in junior high and high school in Leaf River, Mt. Morris, and Oregon. Each student was always a priority for her and as a passionate GED instructor with Highland Community College, she expressed unbridled joy whenever a student she helped earned his or her GED certificate. Always eager to teach, a favorite

Lake Zurich, IL; eight grandchildren & twelve great-grandchildren; sister, Beverly (Ronald) Larson of Cleveland, OH and brother, Richard (Belva) of Port. St Joe, FL, and his golden retriever, “Baby”.

He received a bachelor of business admin. degree with a major in accounting in 1973 from Cleveland State University. He served on active duty in the U.S. Army for three years during Vietnam War. Bob is a 2nd degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do and was an assistant instructor with Mike Fay at Nash Recreation Center in Oregon, IL.

Since the loss of his wife of 55 years and 4 months, Bob considered the Northeast Y staff and its many members to be his extended family.

Funeral services will be held graveside, closed to family, under Bob’s wishes, at St. James Catholic Cemetery, Belvidere, IL, on Saturday, July, 1, 2023, at 11 a.m. with Father Brian Geary officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. James Catholic Church, 402 Church St, Belvidere, IL 61008.

Sturino Funeral Home 3014 Northwestern Ave. Racine, WI 53404 sturinofuneralhome.com

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summer activity of hers was leading students throughout Europe, Australia, and New Zealand with People to People Student Ambassadors and after retirement she continued to tutor underserved local kids.

Vicki was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Oregon, Philanthropic Education Organization (Chapter CU), Performing Arts Guild, Ogle-Lee Retired Teachers Group, Mt. Morris Community Library Foundation, and was active in two local food banks. Always curious and forever inquiring, she loved to cook, travel, and garden, and was an absolutely voracious reader. Selfless to a fault, she was always reluctant to speak about herself and would much prefer to listen to others. As her students, children, and others remember, she always expected order and discipline. Some may have misinterpreted

AGNES H. DUNKEL

Born: December 1, 1925 in Rhade, Germany

Died: June 21, 2023 in Dixon, IL

Agnes Henriette Dunkel, 97, formerly of Forreston and Ashton, Illinois, passed away on June 21, 2023 at Liberty Court in Dixon, Illinois.

Agnes was born in Rhade, Germany to Gerhard and Josefine Busen on December 1, 1925. She married Norbert M. Dunkel on June 5, 1954 in Oglesby, Illinois. She worked as a homemaker and then for many years at Crest Foods, Co., Inc. in Ashton, Illinois. She enjoyed attending church, crocheting, growing flowers, playing her harmonica, and watching her favorite TV shows.

Agnes is preceded in death by her husband Norbert, Sr., and two sisters and two brothers.

Agnes is survived by her four children, Janet

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her expectations as being demanding. She simply wanted anyone in her charge to find the inner excellence that she knew he or she possessed.

A visitation will be held in Finch Funeral Home, 405 East Hitt, Mt. Morris, IL on July 11, 2023, from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. A service will be held at 11:00 AM on July 12, 2023, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, at 11:00 A.M. in Oregon, IL. Interment will be held at a later date and a meal will be served following the service.

The family would like to express gratitude for the exceptional care Vicki received as a resident of Pinecrest, with a special thank you to the staff in the Terrace Memory Unit as well as Serenity Hospice. In lieu of flowers, please donate to a religious or charitable organization of your choice.

(Ray) Potrawski of Oak Lawn, Illinois, Norbert, Jr. (Kim) Dunkel, of Gainesville, Florida, John (Cheryl) Dunkel of Los Angeles, California, and Monica (David - dec) Downing of Sterling, Illinois, and her brother, Ewald (Gertrude) Busen of Rhade, Germany. Agnes has ten grandchildren, six great grandchildren, two great, great grandchildren and many nephews and nieces in Germany.

The family of Agnes Dunkel wishes to extend our sincere thanks to St. Croix Hospice, the staff of Liberty Court in Dixon, Illinois, and St. Patrick Catholic Church of Rochelle, Illinois.

Visitation will be held on Monday, June 26, 2023 from 4:00 - 8:00 P.M. at Beverage-Lyons Family Funeral Home, 601 Richardson Ave, Ashton, Illinois 61006.

Funeral mass will be held on Tuesday, June 27, 2023 at 11:00 A.M. at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 244 Kelley Dr, Rochelle, Illinois 61068. Burial will follow at St. Patrick Catholic Cemetery. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Beverage-Lyons Family Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at www.beveragelyonsfamilyfh.com

Byron nuclear station, 12 taxing bodies reach settlement on EAV

Ogle County Board unanimously approves agreement to set plant’s EAV at $500 million for 6 years

By ALEXA ZOELLNER azoellner@shawmedia.com

OREGON – Constellation Energy Generation and the taxing districts that receive funds from the Byron Generating Station reached an agreement regarding how much is owed in property taxes and, in the process, are wiping away years of ongoing appeals.

“This agreement is a good agreement for all the taxing bodies in the county,” Ogle County Board Chairperson John Finfrock said at the June 20 board meeting. “This took place over several meetings with Exelon and they were as accommodating as we were trying to get to a good point for all involved.”

Constellation previously was known as Exelon Generation Co. Exelon still is listed as the owner of the land on Ogle County property tax records.

Other parties involved in the settlement are the Oregon Park District, Byron Forest Preserve District, Byron Fire Protection District, Byron Library District, Byron Museum District, Rockvale Township, Rockvale Township

Road District, Byron Community Unit School District, Rock Valley College, Oregon Community Unit School District and Kishwaukee College.

Ogle County Board members voted unanimously June 20 to approve the agreement.

The agreement states that for tax years 2022 through 2027, the station’s equalized assessed value will be $500 million and that Constellation will pay exactly $33,666,667 in property taxes each of those years.

A property’s EAV is one-third of its value.

The taxing bodies that will receive funds from Constellation’s tax payments are:

• Byron CUSD, $18,442,741

• Ogle County, $3,550,378

• Byron Fire Protection District, $2,656,657

• Byron Forest Preserve District, $2,247,989

• Oregon Park District, $2,196,742

• Rock Valley College, $2,132,975

• Byron Library District, $826,993

• Oregon CUSD, $690,351

• Rockvale Township Road District, $505,193

• Byron Museum District, $175,143

• Rockvale Township, $163,884

• Kishwaukee College, $77,621

The station had an EAV of $503,088,717 for tax year 2021, tax records show. Constellation paid $34,900,997.44 in property taxes in 2022 to the following:

• Byron CUSD, $19,118,911.95

• Ogle County, $3,680,546.74

• Byron Fire Protection District, $2,754,058.56

• Byron Forest Preserve District, $2,330,407.56

• Oregon Park District, $2,277,281.38

• Rock Valley College, $2,211,176.79

• Byron Library District, $857,313.49

• Oregon CUSD, $715,661.31

• Rockvale Township Road District, $523,715.35

• Byron Museum District, $181,564.72

• Rockvale Township, $169,893.06

• Kishwaukee College, $80,466.53.

“We took only a 2.9% reduction in taxes from Commonwealth Edison and that is basically next to nothing because we’re going to have the same amount of tax from them coming in – which makes it easier to budget – for six years,” Finfrock said.

In 2028, the parties can renegotiate the station’s value, he said.

The nuclear plant’s EAV has been appealed almost every year since its opening. The two reactors came online in 1985 and 1987, respectively, and were licensed for 40 years. Both were granted 20-year license extensions in November 2015. In addition to establishing a set EAV, the agreement resolves appeals that were filed for tax years 2012 through 2021 and requests the Illinois Property Tax Appeal Board – the body that considers the cases – to dismiss them.

“That [dismissal] was a really big win for the taxing bodies,” OCUSD Superintendent Tom Mahoney said June 22. “Everyone had a lot to lose with that.”

The OCUSD Board of Education approved the agreement during its June 20 meeting, Mahoney said.

“I think it’s a good deal and otherwise we wouldn’t have come back to you with it,” Finfrock told fellow County Board members before their vote.

Earleen Hinton/Shaw Local Steam comes out of the Byron nuclear power plant’s cooling towers.

OREGON POLICE

Oregon Police Chief Joe Brooks reports the following police activity.

June 10

Enrique Solis, 50, of Rockford, was issued a citation at 10:45 a.m. for operating a motor vehicle with an expired registration. The violation occurred in the 100 block of South Fourth Street.

June 11

Boston S. Rink, 25, of Freeport, was issued citations at 5:33 p.m. for operating a motor vehicle when registration suspended for non-insurance and operating an uninsured motor vehicle. The violations occurred in the 100 block of North Fifth Street.

June 13

James J. Burd, 52, of Winnebago, was issued a citation at 12:35 p.m. for operating a vehicle with an expired registration. The violation occurred in the 100 block of South Fourth Street.

June 14

Andrew C. Gonzales, 21, of Rockford, was arrested at 6:47 p.m. for improper container as a driver and driving while license suspended. Gonzales also was issued a citation for operating a vehicle when registration is suspended.

Gonzales was transported to the Ogle County Jail. The violations occurred in the 100 block of South Fourth Street.

June 15

Jesus R. Aguirre, 54, of Chicago, was arrested at 10:31 a.m. on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for a traffic violation. Aguirre was transported to the Ogle County Jail.

John R. Campbell, 61, of Kings, was issued a citation at 12:38 p.m. for operating a vehicle with an expired registration. The violation occurred in the 300 block of West Washington Street.

June 16

Rechanel J. Belanger, 26, of Chicago, was arrested at 9:40 a.m. for driving while license suspended. Belanger also was issued a citation for operating a vehicle with a suspended registration. Belanger was transported to the Ogle County Jail. The violations occurred in the 100 block of West Washington Street.

June 17

Antonio Sanchez-Martinez, 32, of Rockford, was issued a citation at 2:50 p.m. for operating a vehicle with an expired registration. The violation occurred in the 500 block of East Washington Street.

June 18

Lane A. Christians, 21, of Lanark, was arrested at 12:52 a.m. for driving under the influence of alcohol. Christians also was issued citations for improper lane use, illegal transportation of alcohol as a driver and driving under the influence of alcohol with blood-alcohol content greater than .08%. Christians was transported to the Ogle County Jail. The violations occurred in the 1200 block of West Washington Street.

Amanda J. Tobin, 44, of Oregon, was issued a citation at 7:30 a.m. for operating a vehicle with an expired registration. The violation occurred near the intersection of Second and Webster streets.

June 19

Davis I. Sabillon-Sorto, 43, of Rockford, was arrested at 9:35 p.m. for driving while license suspended. Sabillon-Sorto also was issued citations for improper lane use and operating an uninsured vehicle. Sabillon-Sorto was transported to the Ogle County Jail. The violations occurred in the 1000 block of North Illinois Route 2.

June 20

Josue Orozco-Ramos, 19, of Rochelle,

was issued citations at 12:35 p.m. for operating a vehicle with a suspended registration, operating an uninsured motor vehicle and operating a vehicle with an expired registration. The violations occurred in the 300 block of West Washington Street.

Kyle S. Lowe, 34, of Rochelle, was issued a citation at 3:05 p.m. for operation of a motor vehicle when registration is suspended. The violation occurred in the 100 block of South Ninth Street.

Holly C. Phillips, 26, of Mt. Morris, was issued an I-Bond with notice to appear at 4:48 p.m. for driving while license suspended. The violation occurred in the 100 block of South Fourth Street.

Shayna R. Waasdorp, 18, of Polo, was issued a citation at 7:57 p.m. for use of a cellphone while driving. The violation occurred in the 600 block of Gale Street.

Teresa A. Shepard, 53, of Rockford, was issued a citation at 8:21 p.m. for use of a cellphone while driving. The violation occurred in the 100 block of South Fourth Street.

See OREGON POLICE, page 14

30 years

Drug interdiction unit coming to Sheriff’s Office thanks to grant

COPS grant helping fund 3 new deputies to focus on drug crimes in Ogle County

By ALEXA ZOELLNER azoellner@shawmedia.com

OREGON – A drug interdiction unit soon will be part of the Ogle County Sheriff’s Office thanks to a federal grant.

“We submitted this grant nearly two years ago,” Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle said. “It was an extremely competitive grant process. In fact, our Department of Justice rep was shocked that we had it and received that grant.”

The grant is the Community Oriented Policing Services Hiring Program grant, provided by the U.S. Department of Justice. It provides 60.33% of the salaries and benefits for the three new officers for three years. The county is responsible for the remaining 39.67%.

On June 20, Ogle County Board members unanimously approved the hiring of three additional deputies to work full time in a drug interdiction unit, bringing the number of deputies to 23.

The cost of the program is $621,602, said Bruce Larson, Ogle County Board finance and insurance committee chairperson. The county’s share would be about $55,000 a year for all three deputies, he said.

The Ogle County Sheriff’s Office received the grant in 2020, VanVickle said in an interview June 23. He said that since then he has requested the

County Board increase the number of deputies several times.

It’s a good time to implement the program, VanVickle told County Board members. Several retirements are expected in the next few years, which means if the unit doesn’t work out, the three officers hired can be reabsorbed into other positions within the office, he said.

“My hope is at the end of the three years I can come back to the board and say, ‘Look what we’ve done. We need to continue this and keep the number to 23 and move forward,’ ” VanVickle said.

The deputies doing drug interdiction work often are working overtime to get everything done and ready for court cases on top of appearing in court to testify, he said.

“In one of my former lives being the lead drug prosecutor in Winnebago, drug cases can’t be done part time,” Ogle County State’s Attorney Mike Rock said to County Board members. “The way this is going to be set up, I think, will make much more effective investigations, which should lead to more successful prosecutions in the drug trade.”

Drug crimes are violent crimes or lead to violent crimes, Rock said. Drugs are sold and that money ends up feeding into other crimes, in addition to the crimes committed by drug users to fund their addiction, he said.

“I know from working with the officers who have done their best, they’re working full shifts and then trying to put together drug cases in the off hours and it’s just not an effective way of doing that,” Rock said.

Earleen Hinton file photo/Shaw Local

A drug interdiction unit soon will be part of the Ogle County Sheriff’s Office thanks to a federal grant. “We submitted this grant nearly two years ago,” Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle (above) said.

OGLE COUNTY SHERIFF ACTIVITY

Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle reports the following police activity.

June 19

Tommy Marcum, 36, of Holcomb, was arrested for a violation of an order of protection after deputies performed a follow-up in the 100 block of Allen Street about 8 p.m. Marcum was taken to the Ogle County Jail and held pending a court appearance.

Payton Wisman, 19, of Byron, was arrested for no valid driver’s license after a traffic stop near the intersection of Blackhawk Drive and North Maple Avenue about 9:25 p.m. Wisman also was cited for a loud muffler. Wisman was released from the scene on an I-Bond and given a future court date.

June 21

Dontay Martin, 36, of Rockford, was arrested for driving while license revoked and fleeing to elude a police officer. About 12:45 a.m., deputies attempted to stop a vehicle for traffic violations in the 11000 block of north Illinois Route 26. The vehicle fled north on Route 26 and into Freeport before coming to a stop in the 1400 block of Lacresta Drive. Martin fled the scene and later was found in the area and taken into custody. He also was cited for speeding, operating an uninsured vehicle, seat belt violation,

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A 16-year-old male of Mt. Morris was issued a citation at 10:53 p.m. for operating an uninsured motor vehicle. The violation occurred in the 400 block of West Washington Street.

June 23

Keyanta J. Stoutmire, 22, of Chicago, was arrested at 10:12 a.m. on an outstanding DeKalb County warrant for failure to appear on a traffic offense. Stoutmire also was charged with driving while license suspended. Stoutmire was transported to the Ogle County Jail. The violations occurred in the 100 block of South Fourth Street.

Shatese K. Davis, 28, of Mt. Morris, was arrested at 2:17 p.m. for driving while license suspended. Davis was transported to the Ogle County Jail. The violation occurred in the 200 block of West Washington Street.

Dustin M. Massolle, 28, of Mt. Morris, was issued a citation at 7:26 p.m. for operating a vehicle with an expired registration. The violation occurred in the 800 block of Pines Road.

improper lane use, failure to signal, driving without headlights and disobeying a stop sign. Martin was taken to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond. The Stephenson County Sheriff’s Office, Freeport Police Department and Illinois State Police assisted.

Alfonso Perez, 29, of Flagg Center, was arrested for driving while license revoked after a traffic stop near Center and Kyte roads about 12:25 p.m. Perez also was cited for expired registration and suspended registration. Perez was taken to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond.

June 22

William M. Orsburn, 46, of Shabbona, was arrested for driving while license revoked and a Lee County failure to appear warrant after a traffic stop for a speeding violation in the 18000 block of east Illinois Route 64 at 7:34 a.m. Orsburn also was cited for speeding. Orsburn was taken to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond.

Ryan Palmer, 38, of Lee County, was arrested for no valid driver’s license after deputies responded to a reported suspicious person at a residence in the 6000 block of north Illinois Route 2 about 11:11 a.m. Palmer was taken to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond.

June 24

Kyle P. Copeland, 23, of DeKalb, was issued a citation at 5:23 p.m. for operating a motor vehicle with a suspended registration. The violation occurred in the 100 block of North Fourth Street.

Philip M. Stehl, 47, of Lanark, was issued citations at 8:32 p.m. for operating a vehicle with an expired registration and operating a motor vehicle when registration is suspended for no insurance. The violations occurred in the 1200 block of West Washington Street.

June 25

Ezekiel R. Newton, 21, of Rockford, was issued citations at 3:50 p.m. for operating a motor vehicle with a suspended registration and operating an uninsured motor vehicle. The violation occurred in the 100 block of South Fourth Street.

Fifteen parking tickets and 28 verbal warnings were issued June 12-25.

Charges are accusations and all subjects are presumed innocent unless proved guilty in a court of law.

Dylan Ballard, 30, of Rockford, was cited for speeding and improper container of cannabis/driver after a traffic stop in the 3000 block of north Illinois Route 2 at 12:53 p.m. Ballard was released from the scene on an I-Bond.

June 23

The Ogle County Narcotics Task Force performed a traffic stop in the 9000 block of north Illinois Route 2 at 9:45 p.m. in reference to an ongoing drug investigation. Krysten A. Latta, 39, of Rockford, was arrested for unlawful possession of crack cocaine (Class 1 felony), possession of crack cocaine with the intent to deliver (Class X felony) and possession of drug equipment (Class A misdemeanor). During the traffic stop, 30.5 grams of crack cocaine was located on Latta. Latta was taken to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond.

June 24

Daniel Owen, 58, of Leaf River, was charged with driving while under the influence, illegal transportation of alcohol and improper lane use after deputies responded to a reckless driving complaint on Illinois Route 2 north of Byron at 1 p.m. The vehicle was located on Route 2 near East Third Street. Owen was taken to the Ogle County Jail and

PROPERTY TRANSFERS

June 16-22

Warranty Deeds

Philip and Jennifer Newendyke to Justin E. and Ellen J. Utley, 1205 N. Rock Road, Oregon, $654,748.

Lawrence Flament to Jonathan and Valerie Jones, 203 S. Seventh St., Oregon, $196,900. Russell and Karen Carlson to Christopher and Jessica Lynn Throw, 304 S. Pine St., Stillman Valley, $175,000.

Galen and Denise Bennett to Nathanial Simonson, 334 E. Third St., Byron, $0. Denise R. Hamilton to Steven Ferguson, 9888 W. White Eagle Road, Forreston, $320,000.

Arlyn and Celia Zimmerman to Stephen Mahan, 110 S. Fourth Ave., Forreston, $32,000.

Megan A. and Michael J. Wilbur to Amber Bunk, 408 Pacific Ave., Davis Junction, $169,900.

Marilyn Y. Burns to James K. Theisen, 402 E. Brayton Road, Mt. Morris, $133,000.

Floyd Smith to Habitat For Humanity of Ogle County Inc., 208 Ave H, Rochelle, $8,000.

Melissa A. and Danny W. Kidder Jr. to Graham and Maddison Garrey, 2726 N. Indian Heights Drive, Byron, $205,000.

James K. and Angela D. Theisen to Erik A.

held in lieu of bond.

June 25

William Kenny, 45, of Rockton, was arrested for trespass to real property and driving while license suspended after deputies were called to the Lightsville and Adeline roads area at 11:57 a.m. for a report of a suspicious person. Kenny was taken to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond.

Jose A. Velazquez-Mejia, 26, of Mt. Morris, was arrested for domestic battery and violation of bond conditions after deputies responded to a domestic disturbance at the Mount Morris Estates Trailer Park, 3747 Illinois Route 64, Mt. Morris, at 3:10 p.m. Velazquez-Mejia was taken to the Ogle County Jail and held pending a court appearance.

June 26

Carliyah R. Fuller, 18, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, was arrested for driving while license suspended after a traffic stop on Interstate 39 mile marker 106 northbound about 12:38 a.m. Fuller also was cited for speeding. Fuller was taken into custody without incident and released on an I-Bond.

Charges are accusations and all subjects are presumed innocent unless proved guilty in a court of law.

Boehmke, 410 S. Seventh St., Oregon, $254,000.

Brett and Katie Hollewell to Charles R. Poper Jr., 102 E. Elkhorn St., Polo, $8,500. Herbert Michael Smith to Jason A. and Jessica L. Skinner, 1695 N. Sauk Trail, Oregon, $595,000.

Logan and Efrosini A. Ridge to Wilan Villegas, 4432 N. State Route 2, Oregon, $340,000.

Quit Claim Deed

Staat LLC to Todd and Terri Montgomery Living Trust, Todd Alan and Terri Lou Montgomery, trustees, 1010 Pines Road, Oregon, $0.

Trustees Deeds

Chicago Title Land Trust Co. Trust 3331, Chicago Title Land Trust Co., trustee, to City of Rochelle, 306 and 509 Lincoln Highway, Rochelle, $165,000.

Eunice A. Fry Trust, Eunice Fry, trustee, to Andrew D. and Brittany L. Stavnem, 133 N. Maple Ave., Byron, $165,500.

Deed

Ira T. Nevel, Foreclosure Commissioner and Chelsey Hockersmith to Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, 626 N. Woolf Court, Rochelle, $166,860.29

Source: Ogle County Recorder’s Office

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JOB SUMMARY: Performs various aspects of highway maintenance work including snow and ice removal, shoulder maintenance, roadway striping, ditch cleaning, roadside vegetation control, culvert installation and other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High School diploma or GED and experience in highway maintenance activities and heavy equipment operation. Experience in snow and ice removal on highway systems is preferred; must possess a valid State of Illinois Class B CDL (with air brakes) and ability to obtain a Class A CDL within 6 months of hire; position involves heavy lifting; will confor m to the County's Drug and Alcohol Policy; will be subject to background check

APPLY TO: Lee County Engineer 1629 Lee Center Road

P.O. Box 193

Amboy, IL 61310

Phone: 815-857- 4141 bangleton@countyoflee.org

APPLY BY: Completion of employment application. Applications can be obtained at the office of the County Engineer or the Lee County website, leecountyil.com

APPLICATION DEADLINE: July 10, 2023

Responsible for the County's Zoning operations, which include building permits and Zoning Board Of Appeals process. Good writing skills and co mputer competency a must. Position subject to a background check including fing erpr inting. Benefits include Health Insurance and IMRF r etirement pension. Send resume to Mike Doty, County Administrator , at mdoty@carrollcountyil.gov or call 815-244-0228

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GIS COORDINATO R - Full Time Carroll Co unty , Illinois

Responsible for the County's GIS System and Website Administration Degree or Certification in Geogr aphic Information System Mapping Technology required. Good writing skills and co mputer competency a must. Position subject to a background check including fing erpr inting. Benefits include Health Insurance and IMRF r etirement pension. Send resume to Mike Doty, County Administrator , at mdoty@carrollcountyil.gov or call 815-244-0228

ANTIQUES-HOUSEHOLD-QUILTING ITEMS: 100 Yr. old Oak Curio Cupboard; Purchased at Goods, Kewanee, IL: Round Oak Table w/ lg. leaf & 4 chairs, Oak Side-bySide Secretary, Fancy Oak Bedroom Set incl. Post Bed, Gentlemen’s Dresser, Ladies Dresser & Mirror, 2 night stands; Monticello 6’ Grandfathers Clock; 5 Quilt Sewing Machines; 3 Quilt Tables; 20+ Lg. & Sm. Quilting Racks; Quilt Supplies; Boxes of Fancy Work incl. Doilies, etc; 50+ Picture Frames; 100 yr. old drop Leaf Table; 500+ Salt & Pepper Setps; Hand made Rugs; 40+ Longaberger Baskets; Wicker Rocker Chair; Oak Arm Rocker; Assort. Pine & Oak Chairs; Boxes of Craft & Stamping Items; 2 Elec. Pottery Kilns; Card Making Supplies; Carnival Glass; Homemade Jewelry Boxes; 10 Assort. Crocks & Jugs; 2 Accordians; Oak Bed; Carved Oak Lamp Table; High Chairs; Bunk Bed, made in Woodbine, IL; 25 hand painted Bird Houses; Yard Stick Collection; Marbles; Pens; Pencils; Some Local Adv. Items; Wagon full Glass & Dinnerware; Elec. Wheelchair; Pepsi Pop Crate; Pots & Pans; Tea Sets; Precious Moments; Alewine Pottery; Thirty One Bags; Isabell Blooms Pottery; Disney 8 track tapes; Bradford Exchange plates; Lots yard deco; Golf Clubs; Plus much more.

SPECIAL: 1932 Babe Ruth Baseball Picture w/ Yankees.

Note: Everything very clean; lots of unique items. 4-5 wagons full. Terms: Cash or check with picture ID. Lunch stand on grounds. Check website for MANY GREAT PICTURES!!! www.Proauctionsllc.com

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OG LE COUNTY - OREGON, I LLINOIS

Lakeview Loan Servici ng, LLC

PLAINTIFF Vs. Gregory F Spengler Jr.; et al

DEFENDANTS

No. 2022FC3

NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 04/28/2023, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois will on August 11, 2023 at the hour of 10:00 AM at Ogle County Public Safety Complex 202 S 1st St Oregon, IL 61061, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Ogle and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate:

PIN 14-09-458-002

Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 410 N Franklin Ave Polo, IL 61064

Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to qua lity or quantity of title and without recourse to Pla intiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g) (4).

If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAG OR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTIO N 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-22-00400.

I3223309

June 30, 2023

July 7, 14, 2023

REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

OG LE COUNTY - OREGON, I LLINOIS

Byron Bank PLAINTIFF Vs. Edward Cummings; et. al. DEFENDANTS

No. 2022FC63

NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 12/16/2022, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois will on July 21, 2023 at the hour of 10:00 AM at Ogle County Public Safety Complex 202 S 1st St. Oregon, IL 61061, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Ogle and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate:

PIN 24-36-276-005

Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 8446 S Main St Rochelle, IL 61068

Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to qua lity or quantity of title and without recourse to Pla intiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g) (4).

If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee 's attorney.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmatio n of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court fi le to verify a ll information

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAG OR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTIO N 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontag e Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-22-05730. I3222328

June 16, 23, 30, 2023

REAL ESTAT

WILMINGTO

TRUSTEE Plaintiff, vs. RICHARD Defendan Public entered in on July 21 202 S 1s following said decr Commonly P.I.N.: 24-14-277-006 Second IN ACCO

605/9(G)(5 PURCHA

THE ASSE (g)(4) OF BY SUBSECT PROPERTY Terms of 24 hours payable to The pers Sales Dep Suite 120 www.dallega This com will be us Diaz Anselmo 1771 Wes Naperville, (630) 453-6960 midwestp

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OG LE COUNT Y, ILLINOIS WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST AS TRUSTEE FOR PNPMS TRUST I, Plaintiff, vs. RICHARD D. JOHNSON; DAWN L. JOHNSON; Defendant(s).

CASE NO. 2022FC48

Property Address: 5327 S. WENDELL DR. ROCHELLE, IL 61068 NOTICE OF SELLING OFFICER SALE

Public notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a judgment of said Court entered in the above-entitled cause on April 14, 2023, a judicial sale will be held on July 21, 2023, commencing at 10:00 AM, at the 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: 5327 S. WENDELL DR., ROCHELLE, IL 61068

P.I.N.: 24-14-277-006

Second Lien Position; Single Family Residence; Judgment Amount $74,356.82

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.

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 Circuit Clerk of Ogle County.

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

Diaz Anselmo & Associates, LLC

1771 West Diehl Road, Suite 120 Naperville, IL 60563 (630) 453-6960 midwestpleadings@dallegal.com

June 16, 23, 30, 2023 933648

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

In the interest of: Xenya Conti, a minor Case No: 2021 JA 40

NOTICE BY PUBLICATION

at 106 South Fifth, Oregon, Illinois on July 18, 2023 at 10:15 or as soon thereafter as this case may be heard, an adjudicatory hearing will be held upon the Petition to have the child declared to be a ward of the court and for other relief under that act. The court has the authority in this proceeding to take from you the custody and guardianship of the minor.

amended petition for a motion to terminate parental rights.

Unless you appear at the hearing and show cause against the petition, the allegations of the petition may stand admitted as against you and each of you, and an order for judgment entered

Dated this 6th day of June, 2023

Kimberly A. Stahl Clerk of

the

Circuit Court

By: LET Deputy Clerk

Office were issued to SALLY F YOUNG, 616 N 10th Street, Rochelle, IL 61068, as Representative, whose attorneys are WARD, MURRAY, PACE & JOHNSON, P.C., 202 E 5th Street, Sterling, Illinois 61081.

Letters

If the Petition requests the termination of your parental rights and the appointment of a guardian with power to consent to adoption, you may lose all parental rights to the child Unless you appear you will not be entitled to further written notices or publication notice s of the proceedings in this case, including the filing of an amended petition for a motion to terminate parental rights.

June 16, 23, 30, 2023

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS

Estate of: SUSAN F. YOUNG, Deceased No. 2023 PR 35

CLAIM NOTICE

Notice is given of the death of SUSAN F YOUNG

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of Court, Ogle County Courthouse, 106 S 5th Street, Oregon, Illinois 61061, or with the Representative, or both, on or before January 5, 2024, and any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the Repres entative and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed.

Unless you appear at the hearing and show cause against the petition, the allegations of the petition may stand admitted as against you and each of you, and an order for judgment entered Dated this 6th day of June, 2023

Letters of Office were issued to SALLY F YOUNG, 616 N 10th Street, Rochelle, IL 61068, as Representative, whose attorneys are WARD, MURRAY, PACE & JOHNSON, P.C., 202 E 5th Street, Sterling, Illinois 61081.

Notice is further given to unknown heirs and to legatees, including OGLE COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER, whose address is not stated in the petition to admit the Will to probate, that an Order was entered by the Court on June 16, 2023, admitting the Will to probate.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OG LE COUNT Y, ILLINOIS

Kimberly A. Stahl Clerk of the Circuit Court

Within 42 days after the effective date of the original Order of Admission

WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST AS TRUSTEE FOR PNPMS TRUST I, Plaintiff, vs. RICHARD D. JOHNSON; DAWN L. JOHNSON; Defendant(s).

To: Alysha Dwyer, respondent(s), and to all whom it may concern, take notice that on June 6, 2023, a petition was filed under the Juvenile Court Act by ASA Richard Russo in the Circuit Court of Ogle County entitled "In the interest of Xenya Conti, a minor”, and that in courtroom 304 at 106 South Fifth, Oregon, Illinois on July 18, 2023 at 10:15 or as soon thereafter as this case may be heard, an adjudicatory hearing will be held upon the Petition to have the child declared to be a ward of the court and for other relief under that act. The court has the authority in this proceeding to take from you the custody and guardianship of the minor. If the Petition requests the termination of your parental rights and the appointment of a guardian with power to consent to adoption, you may lose all parental rights to the child Unless you appear you will not be entitled to further written notices or publication notice s of the proceedings in this case, including the filing of an amended petition for a motion to terminate parental rights.

By: LET Deputy

CASE NO. 2022FC48

Clerk

Property Address: 5327 S. WENDELL DR. ROCHELLE, IL 61068

June 16, 23, 30, 2023

NOTICE OF SELLING OFFICER SALE

you may file a petition with the Court to require proof of the Will by testimony of the witnesses to the Will in open Court or other eviden ce, as provided in Section 6-21 of the Probate Act of 1975 (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1979, Ch. 110 ½, par 6-21).

Public notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a judgment of said Court entered in the above-entitled cause on April 14, 2023, a judicial sale will be held on July 21, 2023, commencing at 10:00 AM, at the 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: THE NORTH 1/2 OF LOT 7 AND THE SOUTH 30 FEET O F LOT 8 IN BLOCK 2 IN JOS . S. ASKVIG SUBDIVISION IN PART OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 14, IN TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE 3RD P.M., ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK H OF PLATS, PAGES 6 AND 7, IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE IN OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS

Commonly known as: 5327 S. WENDELL DR., ROCHELLE, IL 61068

P.I.N.: 24-14-277-006

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of Court, Ogle County Courthouse, 106 S 5th Street, Oregon, Illinois 61061, or with the Representative, or both, on or before January 5, 2024, and any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the Repres entative and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed.

Second Lien Position; Single Family Residence; Judgment Amount $74,356.82 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 also have the right under Section 8-1 of the Probate Act of 1975 (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1979, Ch 110 ½, par. 81) to contest the validity of the Will by filing a petition with the Court within 6 months after admission of the Will to probate.

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 Circuit Clerk of Ogle County.

Unless you appear at the hearing and show cause against the petition, the allegations of the petition may stand admitted as against you and each of you, and an order for judgment entered

Notice is further given to unknown heirs and to legatees, including OGLE COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER, whose address is not stated in the petition to admit the Will to probate, that an Order was entered by the Court on June 16, 2023, admitting the Will to probate.

Dated: June 21, 2023

Sally F. Young, Representative Amanda J Baron ARDC 6320306

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

Dated this 6th day of June, 2023

Kimberly A. Stahl Clerk of the Circuit Court

Diaz Anselmo & Associates, LLC 1771 West Diehl Road, Suite 120 Naperville, IL 60563 (630) 453-6960 midwestpleadings@dallegal.com 8190-933648

By: LET Deputy Clerk

June 16, 23, 30, 2023

June 16, 23, 30, 2023 933648

Within 42 days after the effective date of the original Order of Admission you may file a petition with the Court to require proof of the Will by testimony of the witnesses to the Will in open Court or other eviden ce, as provided in Section 6-21 of the Probate

Ryan M. Olson ARDC 6333161 WARD, MURRAY, PACE & JOHNSON, P.C. Attorneys for Estate 202 E. 5th Street P.O. Box 400 Sterling, IL 61081 P: 815.625.8200 baron@wmpj.com olson@wmpj.com

June 30, July 7, 14 2023

given to unknown heirs and to legatees, including OGLE COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER, whose address is not stated in the petition to admit the Will to probate, that an Order was entered by the Court on June 16, 2023, admitting the Will to probate.

Within 42 days after the effective date of the original Order of Admission

you may file a petition with the Court to require proof of the Will by testimony of the witnesses to the Will in open Court or other eviden ce, as provided in Section 6-21 of the Probate Act of 1975 (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1979, Ch. 110 ½, par 6-21)

You also have the right under Section 8-1 of the Probate Act of 1975 (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1979, Ch 110 ½, par. 81) to contest the validity of the Will by filing a petition with the Court within 6 months after admission of the Will to probate.

other eviden ce, as provided in Section 6-21 of the Probate Act of 1975 (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1979, Ch. 110 ½, par 6-21).

You also have the right under Section 8-1 of the Probate Act of 1975 (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1979, Ch 110 ½, par. 81) to contest the validity of the Will by filing a petition with the Court within 6 months after admission of the Will to probate.

Dated: June 21, 2023

Sally F. Young, Representative

Amanda J Baron

ARDC 6320306

Ryan M. Olson

ARDC 6333161

WARD, MURRAY, PACE & JOHNSON, P.C. Attorneys for Estate

202 E. 5th Street

P.O. Box 400

Sterling, IL 61081

P: 815.625.8200

ANNUAL TREASURER'S REPORT POLO FIRE PROTECTION AMBULANCE SERVICE DISTRICT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR E NDING

baron@wmpj.com olson@wmpj.com

June 30, July 7, 14 2023

ARDC 6320306

Ryan M. Olson

ARDC 6333161

WARD, MURRAY, PACE & JOHNSON, P.C.

Attorneys for Estate

202 E. 5th Street

P.O. Box 400

Sterling, IL 61081

P: 815.625.8200

baron@wmpj.com olson@wmpj.com

June 30, July 7, 14 2023

NOTICE OF PUBLI C HEARING

The City of Polo, Illinois, will hold a Public Hearing on the 2023/24 Appropriation Ordinance on Monday, July 17, 2023 at 6:45p.m in the Polo City Hall Council Chambers, 115 S. Franklin Ave., Polo, Illinois.

nance on Monday, July 17, 2023 at 6:45p.m in the Polo City Hall Council Chambers, 115 S. Franklin Ave., Polo, Illinois.

All interes ted citizens will be given an opportunity to ask questions concerning the entire Appropriation Ordinance as well as to express their views either verbally or in writing. The proposed appropriation may be examined in the City Clerk's office at City Hall from July 1, 2023 until its passage on July 17, 2023 between the hours of 8:00a.m. to 12 noon and 1:00p.m to 5:00p.m., Monday through Friday Sydney Bartelt, CMC City of Polo City Clerk 06/30/23

its passage on July 17, 2023 between the hours of 8:00a.m. to 12 noon and 1:00p.m to 5:00p.m., Monday through Friday Sydney Bartelt, CMC City of Polo City Clerk 06/30/23

June 30, 2023

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF ROBERT PAUL WETZEL,

Deceased No. 2023 PR 29 CLAIM NOTICE

Deceased No.

CLAIM NOTICE

office, Ogle County Courthouse, Oregon, Illinois 61061, or with the representatives, or both, on or before December 16, 2023, or if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by Sec. 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed.

LEG AL NOTICES LEG AL NOTICES LEG AL NOTICES

June 30, 2023

ANNUAL TREASURER'S REPORT

POLO FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR E NDING APRIL 30, 2023

The following is a statement from the Treasurer of the Polo Fire Protection District for the fiscal year ending April 30, 2023..

Dated: June 21, 2023

Sally F. Young, Representative

Amanda J Baron

ARDC 6320306

Ryan M. Olson

ARDC 6333161

WARD, MURRAY, PACE & JOHNSON, P.C.

Attorneys for Estate

202 E. 5th Street P.O. Box 400 Sterling, IL 61081 P: 815.625.8200 baron@wmpj.com olson@wmpj.com

June 30, July 7, 14 2023

Vendors Equal to or Greater tha n $2,500 During Year Air Technology Solutions $5,634; AirGas 3,934; ATS Medical Services

275,649; Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois 3,464; Bradley A. Bull 5,000; Foster Coach Sales 32,197; Health Care Services 4,324; Illinois Department of Revenue 4,324; HFS Bureau of Fiscal Operations 16,522; Ottosen DiNolfo 2,835; Polo Co-Operating 6,596; Johnson CPA, LLC 7,250; WipFli, LLC 3,570; Zoll Medical Corporation 20,377

Compensation Equal to or Greater than $2,500 Durin g Year

Denise Clothier, Nolan Kemp, Thomas Perrin, April Rivers, Scott Schmidt, Sabrina Stock

Compensation Less than $2,500

During Year

Charles W Clothier, James, Combs, Lon Feary, Dustin, Finkle, John Hopkins, Keeley Meyer, James Ports, Randall Wagner

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

Charles W. Clothier, Treasurer , June 19, 2023

June 30, 2023

Gary A. Wetzel, Independent Representative for the Estate LAW OFFICE OF PAUL WHITCOMBE, CHTD.

Attorneys for the Representative 223 W. 1st Street Dixon, IL 61021 (815) 288-7209

June 16, 23, 30, 2023

Notice is given of the death of the above named decedent.

Letters of Office were issued to Martin R T. Mersch, 5833 North Kenneth Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60646, as Independent Administrator, whose attorney is Christian A. Carini, Christian A. Carini, PC, 5357 W Devon, Chicago, Illinois 60646

GE NE RAL FUNDS

The following is a statement from the Treasurer of the Polo Fire Protection District for the fiscal year ending April 30, 2023.

REVENUE SUMMARY: Real Estate Taxes $350,082; Illinois

Replacement Taxes $37,188; Grant s and Donations $27,244;

Other Sources $19,607; Foreign Fire Income $8,479; Services Rende red $1,140; Interest $5,969

TOTAL REVENUES $449,709

EXPENSE SUMMARY: General Government $24,350; Public Safety $160,819; Capital Outlay $379,691

TOTAL EXPE

All interes ted citizens will be given an opportunity to ask questions concerning the entire Appropriation Ordinance as well as to express their views either verbally or in writing. The proposed appropriation may be examined in the City Clerk's office at City Hall from July 1, 2023 until its passage on July 17, 2023 between the hours of 8:00a.m. to 12 noon and 1:00p.m to 5:00p.m., Monday through Friday Sydney Bartelt, CMC City of Polo City Clerk 06/30/23

June 30, 2023

Notice is given to creditors of the death of William Charles Schaneberg. Letters of Office were issued on May 30, 2023, to Gary A Wetzel, 8655 Hoosier Road, Franklin Grove, IL 61031, as independe nt executor, and whose attorney of record is the Law Office of Paul Whitcombe, Chtd., 223 W. 1st St , Dixon, Illinois, 61021. Claims against the estate may be filed in the Circuit Clerk's office, Ogle County Courthouse, Oregon, Illinois 61061, or with the representatives, or both, on or before December 16, 2023, or if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by Sec. 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed.

Johnson CPA, LLC $14,500; Municipal Emergency Services $27,220; Next Landscaping, LLC $3,973; Polo Co-Operative $3,515; Robers Professional Seal Coating $3,625; SCBAS $3,150; Scholl Insurance Agency $5,345; WipFli, LLP 47,195; The Bocker Group $46,221; Buss Boys Customers, Inc. $6,736; Customer Fire Apparatus, Inc. $294,000; DC Computers $3,941; Tom Suits Trust Fund

$28,509; United State Treasury $10,021

Compensation Equal to or Greater than $2,500

During Year

Brian Carr, Charles R. Clothier, Denise Clothier, Chad Karrow, James Ports, Brent Shipman, Davis Shuman, Jordan Smith

Gary A. Wetzel, Independent Representative for the Estate LAW OFFICE OF PAUL WHITCOMBE, CHTD.

Compensation Less than $2,500 During Year

Attorneys for the Representative 223 W. 1st Street Dixon, IL 61021 (815) 288-7209

Jessica Carr, Jake Charleston, Charles W. Clothier, Robert Dilbeck, Lawrence Elvin, Lon Feary, Dustin, Finkle, Timothy Finkle, Daniel Hart, David Hill, John Hopkins, Brenden Kane, Nolan Kemp, Brian LeBaron, Dakota Meyer, Mark Pellini, Tom Perrin, Blaine Quaco, April Rivers, Donald Sanders, Scott Schmidt, Dana Sellers, Sabrina Stock, Kyle TerHark, Gerardo Velez Jr., Randall Wagner, Ken Yingling, Colton Youngren

June 16, 23, 30, 2023

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

Charles W. Clothier, Treasurer, June 19, 2023

June 30, 2023

Notice is given to creditors of the death of William Charles Schaneberg. Letters of Office were issued on May 30, 2023, to Gary A Wetzel, 8655 Hoosier Road, Franklin Grove, IL 61031, as independe nt executor, and whose attorney of record is the Law Office of Paul Whitcombe, Chtd., 223 W. 1st St , Dixon, Illinois, 61021. Claims against the estate may be filed in the Circuit Clerk's office, Ogle County Courthouse, Oregon, Illinois 61061, or with the representatives, or both, on or before December 16, 2023, or if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by Sec. 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed.

Gary A. Wetzel, Independent Representative for the Estate LAW OFFICE OF PAUL WHITCOMBE, CHTD.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OG LE COUNT Y106 SOUTH 5TH STREET, OREGON, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF Edward J. Kraus DECEASE D 23 PR 16

Notice is given of the death of the above named decedent.

Lakeview Loan Servici ng, LLC PLAINTIFF Vs. Gregory F Spengler Jr.; et al DEFENDANTS

Attorneys for the Representative 223 W. 1st Street Dixon, IL 61021 (815) 288-7209

June 16, 23, 30, 2023

No. 2022FC3

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OG LE COUNTY - OREGON, I LLINOIS

NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE

Letters of Office were issued to Martin R T. Mersch, 5833 North Kenneth Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60646, as Independent Administrator, whose attorney is Christian A. Carini, Christian A. Carini, PC, 5357 W Devon, Chicago, Illinois 60646

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 04/28/2023, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois will on August 11, 2023 at the hour of 10:00 AM at Ogle County Public Safety Complex 202 S 1st St Oregon, IL 61061, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Ogle and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate:

Gary A. Wetzel, Independent Representative for the Estate LAW OFFICE OF PAUL WHITCOMBE, CHTD.

PIN 14-09-458-002

Attorneys for the Representative 223 W. 1st Street Dixon, IL 61021 (815) 288-7209

Notice is given to Unknown Heirs, Heirs of the Decedent whose names or addre sses were not stated in the petition for independent administration that an order was entered on May 17, 2023, granting independe nt administration of the estate. This means that the administrator will not have to obtain court orders of filed esta te papers in court during probate The estate will be administered without court supervision unless interested persons ask the court to become involved.

THE SOUTH HALF OF LOT 4 IN BLOCK 6 OF APLINGTON'S FIRST ADDITION TO THE TOWN, NOW CITY OF POLO, OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS; ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JULY 24, 1856 IN BOOK A OF MISCELLANEOUS A, PAGE 134.

Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 410 N Franklin Ave Polo, IL 61064

June 16, 23, 30, 2023

Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to qua lity or quantity of title and without recourse to Pla intiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g) (4).

Notice is given to Unknown Heirs, Heirs of the Decedent whose names or addre sses were not stated in the petition for independent administration that an order was entered on May 17, 2023, granting independe nt administration of the estate. This means that the administrator will not have to obtain court orders of filed esta te papers in court during probate The estate will be administered without court supervision unless interested persons ask the court to become involved.

If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

Claims against the estate may be filed with the clerk or with the representative, or both, on or before December 30, 2023, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by section 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that notice . Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchase r shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAG OR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTIO N 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

June 30, 2023 July 7, 14, 2023

Claims against the estate may be filed with the clerk or with the representative, or both, on or before December 30, 2023, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by section 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that notice . Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days

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.

For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-22-00400. I3223309

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A. Carini

Devon, Chicago, Illinois 60646

Notice is given to Unknown Heirs, Heirs of the Decedent whose names or addre sses were not stated in the petition for independent administration that an order was entered on May 17, 2023, granting independe nt administration of the estate. This means that the administrator will not have to obtain court orders of filed esta te papers in court during probate The estate will be administered without court supervision unless interested persons ask the court to become involved. Claims against the estate may be filed with the clerk or with the representative, or both, on or before December 30, 2023, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by section 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that notice . Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and to the attorney within 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

Christian A. Carini

Christian A. Carini, PC (15293)

5357 W. Devon Chicago, Illinois 60646 (773) 775-6000

I3223333

June 30, 2023

July 7, 14, 2023

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

OG LE COUNTY - OREGON, I LLINOIS

A. Carini,

Byron Bank PLAINTIFF

Vs. Edward Cummings; et. al. DEFENDANTS

No. 2022FC63

NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 12/16/2022, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois will on July 21, 2023 at the hour of 10:00 AM at Ogle County Public Safety Complex 202 S 1st St. Oregon, IL 61061, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Ogle and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 36, TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN IN OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF SAID SECTION 36; THENCE RUNNING WEST ON THE SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF SAID SECTION 198 FEET; THENCE NORTH PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION 36, 160 FEET; THENCE EAST PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF SAID SECTIO N 36; THENCE SOUTH ON THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION 36, 160 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF FLAGG , COUNTY OF OGLE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS

EXCEPTING THEREFROM THAT PART FALLING WITH THE FOLLOWING

DES CRIBED TRACT: COMMENCING AT A STAKE 2 RODS WEST OF THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF SAID SECTION 36; THENCE NORTH 2 RODS TO A STAKE; THENCE WEST 80 RODS; THENCE SOUTH 2 RODS TO THE SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF SAID SECTION 36; THENCE EAST 80 RODS TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF FLAGG, COUNTY OF OGLE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS

PIN 24-36-276-005

Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 8446 S Main St Rochelle, IL 61068

Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to qua lity or quantity of title and without recourse to Pla intiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g) (4).

If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmatio n of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court fi le to verify a ll information

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTIO N 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontag e Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-22-05730.

I3222328

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

OG LE COUNT Y, ILLINOIS

FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPO RATION, PLAINTIFF, VS.

WILLIAM J PALME R, SR. A/K/A WILLIAM PALMER ; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS

NO. 23 FC 27

409 NORTH WALNUT AVENUE FORRESTON, IL 61030

JUDGE

PRESIDING JUDGE

NOTICE BY PUBLICATION

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO YOU, William J Palmer, Sr a/k/a William Palmer

Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants

defendants, that this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, asking for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit:

LOT FIFTEEN (15) IN BLOCK SIX (6) OF THE ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILROAD COMPANY'S FIRST ADDITION TO FORRESTON, IN THE VILLAGE OF FORRESTON, BEING A PART OF THE EAST HALF (1/2) OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) AND THE WEST HALF (1/2) OF THE SOUTH EAST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 28, TOWNSHIP 25 NORTH, RANGE 8 EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN; ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE OF OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, IN BOOK A OF MISCELLANEOUS, PAGES 124 AND 125; SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF FORRESTON, COUNTY OF OGLE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS

Commonly known as: 409 North Walnut Avenue Forreston, IL 61030 and which said Mortgage was made by, William J Palmer, Sr a/k/a William Palmer Mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Plains Commerce Bank Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Ogle County, Illinois, as Document No. 202009023; and for othe r relief

UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case, on or before July 17, 2023, A JUDGMENT OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THE COMPLAINT.

You have been sued To participate in the case, you MUST file an official document with the court within the time stated on this Notice called an "Appearance" and a document called an "Answer/Response". The Answer/ Response is not required in small claims or eviction cases unless ordered by the court If you do not file an Appearance and Answer/Response on time, the court may decide the case without hearing from you, and you could be held in default and lose the case. After you fill out the necessary documents, you need to electronically file (e-file) them with the court. To e-file, you must create an account with an e-filing service provider For more information, go to ilcourts.info/efiling If you cannot e-file, you can get an exemption that allows you to file in-person or by mail. You may be charged filing fees, but if you cannot pay them, you can file an Application for Waiver of Court Fees. It is possible that the court will allow you to attend the first court date in this case in-person or remotely by video or phone. Contact the Circuit Court Clerk's office or visit the Court's website to find out whether this is possible and, if so, how to do this. Need help? Call or text Illinois Court Help at 833-411-1121 or go to ilcourthelp.gov for information about going to court, including how to fill out and file documents. You can also get free legal information and legal referrals at illinoislegalaid.org. All documents referred to in this Notice can be found at ilcourts.info/forms. Other documents may be available from your local Circuit Court Clerk's office or website. ¿Necesita ayuda? Llame o envíe un mensaje de texto a Illinois Court Help al 833-411- 1121, o visite ilcourthelp.gov para obtener información sobre los casos de la corte y cómo completar y presentar formularios.

PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, THE PLAINTIFF'S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC

Attorney for Plaintiff

1 N. Dearborn St. Suite 1200

Chicago, IL 60602

Ph (312) 346-9088

File No. 23-15033IL-916202 I3222291

June 16, 23, 30, 2023

June 16, 23, 30, 2023

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