Forreston_Journal-07-04-2025

VOLUME 159 NO. 9 • SERVING THE FORRESTON AREA SINCE 1865

Friday, July 4, 2025 • $1.00

NEWS

Little Miss and Mister Contest takes place at Polo’s Town & Country Days / 6

NEWS

KETTLE CORN SALES SUPPORT TEAMS

FFA awards Forreston FFA comes home with awards at state convention / 13 One section • 20 pages

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Chad Zieman, Andy Weilacher and Stella Gracia are busy selling kettle corn at the Polo/Forreston cross country team’s food booth at Town & Country Days on June 28 in Polo. Zieman is the assistant high school coach and Wielacher is the middle school coach. Garcia is a team member.

INDEX Betty Column.................................... 4 Classifieds.................................. 16-19 Crime and courts............................. 8

Jamboree concert series............... 3 Otto Column...................................... 4 Property Transfers...........................15

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To the Editor: As we begin our new club year, we would like to extend our sincerest thanks to our community for its support and appreciation of all that we do for the community.

We also wish to extend a thank you to our two great 4-H clubs that have provided great support over the year.

We have done many activities for the

community over the year such as a drive-thru luncheon where all money went to support veterans, the Christmas Breakfast where the kids of our community were able to meet Santa and have great food, a free Halloween costume contest and trunk or treat and the Easter Breakfast where kids were able to meet the Easter Bunny and participate in a free Easter egg hunt. We provided fireworks for Leaf River Daze and

did multiple fundraisers to support charities local and national.

If you wish to join the Leaf River Lions, please call either Secretary Laura Werner at 815-276-5773 or Treasurer Nickie Lingbeck at 815-275-2492.

Once again on behalf of the club, I thank you all for your support.

Kaden Lingbeck

Leaf River Lions vice president

LOCAL NEWS BRIEFS Encore! Mt. Morris offers Village Garden Tour on July 12

MT. MORRIS – Do you enjoy gardening or seeing other people’s creatively designed gardens?

Come experience the outdoors and be inspired by featured gardens in Mt. Morris and the surrounding countryside from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 12.

Admission is $5 for children 10 and under and $15 for children 11 and older and adults.

Proceeds from the event will go to support the Encore! Mt. Morris nonprofit arts organization.

Buy Garden Tour buttons (tickets) at encoremtmorris.com or at Mt. Morris Village Hall, 105 W. Lincoln St. or by the flagpole in downtown Mt. Morris on the day of the event.

Flyers with garden addresses, descriptions, features of interest and a map will be available for pickup to participants on the day of the event at the check-in station in downtown Mt. Morris.

Encore! Mt. Morris is composed of

volunteers committed to developing Mt. Morris into a thriving rural and cultural arts destination in northwest Illinois focused on the visual, performing and culinary arts. Learn more at EncoreMtMorris.com.

applesauce will be on the menu. The cost is $8 for adults and $4 for those ages 5 to 12. Children 4 years old and younger eat for free.

Proceeds will go toward the education of children in Haiti.

German Valley Days events set for July 19

Kable Band Concerts offered each Wednesday night in Mt. Morris

The German Valley Historical Society will sponsor historical tours of German Valley on Saturday, July 19, in conjunction with the annual German Valley Days Festival.

Tours in the comfort of an authentic trolley will begin at 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. from the German Valley Historical Museum, 805 Church St. The cost is $5.

The Silver Creek Reformed Church ACTS Ministry will serve a pancake breakfast on Saturday, July 19, in conjunction with the festival.

Breakfast hours will be from 7 to 10 a.m. at the German Valley Fire Station, 600 Church St. Pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs and

MT. MORRIS – For an evening of hometown nostalgia, come hear the Kable Band perform every Wednesday night at 7:30 p.m.

Concerts are in the Reckmeyer Bandshell in downtown Mt. Morris on the college Campus.

The band plays music for everyone to enjoy including spirited marches, jazz numbers and show tunes.

Special performers are featured at concerts.

Ice cream socials start at 7:30 p.m.

“Bring your lawn chairs or bench seating is provided,” longtime band member Sylvia Saunders said.

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Bracelets, play Fruit & Veggie Bingo and enjoy a fruit parfait snack.

Adult Summer Reading: Sign up today at the circulation desk to receive your reading log. When your log is completed, turn it in for a goodie bag and a chance to win a grand prize. The contest ends Aug. 31.

Chapter Book: “The Night War” by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley Picture Book: “There” by Ally Condie

LIBRARY NEWS Bertolet library

Lego Club: 5 p.m. Monday, July 7. All the bricks and bases you need are provided for you to start creating.

Color Our World Summer Reading Program:

10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 10. It’s the last week of our kids’ Color Our World Summer Reading Program.

Ag In The Classroom Library: 10:30 a.m.

Thursday, July 24. We will make MyPlate

New Releases Adult Books: “Tough Luck” by Sandra

Dallas, “Finders Keepers” by Stuart Woods

Forreston library Color Our World Summer Reading Program:

10 a.m. Wednesdays through July 23. Kids from 3 years old through fifth grade are invited to join us for summer fun. Wear old clothes as some projects may be messy.

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By EARLEEN HINTON ehinton@shawmedia.com MT. MORRIS – Jonny Lyons and the Pride entertained an estimated crowd of 1,000 on June 27 at the Mt. Morris Jamboree.

The popular band returned to the Jamboree band shell stage thanks to the William and Beverly Burkardt Family Foundation NFP, which sponsored the show.

Friday’s performance was part of the ongoing music series in Mt. Morris. Free concerts are held on Friday nights throughout the summer on the campus in downtown Mt. Morris, but more music is on tap for the Fourth of July weekend.

Kable Concert Band to perform July 4

The Kable Concert Band will present a patriotic concert Friday, July 4, behind the former David L. Rahn Junior High School, 105 W. Brayton Road, before the fireworks show.

The 1960s tribute band SHiNDiG! also will perform at the former DLR school as

part of the Let Freedom Ring Block Party.

That performance starts at 6 p.m. July 4.

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

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

The music continues Saturday, July 5, when Bagshot Row, a Chicago-based rock ’n’ roll band, performs from 6 to 9 p.m. during the Let Freedom Ring Car Show.

“Performing the fun sounds from the ’50s through the ’70s, Bagshot Row adds their own identities to the best music of all time, including favorites from The Beatles, The Monkees and the Rolling Stones all the way up to Cheap Trick,” Ubben said.

See WEEK OF MUSIC on page 10

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Kamdyn Larson (right), 5, of Oregon and Jonathan Zell, 9, of Polo dance to a tune by Jonny Lyons and the Pride on June 27 at the Mt. Morris Jamboree.

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Weekend included reunion, open house, trolley tours We just got back from the Beck reunion held in the city park in Coleta, Illinois. It is a breezy little town of 200 people.

There have been times when I have not taken a jacket and a cool breeze has come through the park. As a result, I almost froze to death.

Another time a storm whipped through and we ran for the cars. Usually it is windy and we have to hang on to everything on the tables.

This time was the first time it was hotter than a firecracker and we could not find a breeze anywhere. I had taken a jug full of strawberry lemonade and another jug of round ice cubes that Pam had brought with her when she came last week.

Yes, round ice cubes. Most people have never seen such a cube before.

Pam has a new refrigerator and it makes round ice cubes. Today, that

POLO HISTORY Betty Obendorf lemonade tasted pretty good.

Going to the Beck reunion meant I had to miss the Polo Town & Country Days parade, but I had spent all day Saturday at the museum and Aplington House. So I had been busy with activities in Polo.

The first thing in the morning, Kevin, David and I worked with the file on the B-17 bomber that came to Polo in the 1940s. Remember when the Boy Scouts brought the bomber here?

Someone had emailed Kevin and they wanted the time frame of where the bomber had been. So we went through the history of the plane and

Kevin sent him pictures and information we had in our files. We have some really neat pictures that have been saved.

After the plane was taken care of, we got a table ready to be placed outside of free things we no longer needed in the museum. Perhaps they are extras or books that do not pertain to Polo.

After that was set up, David and I went to Aplington House to check out a closet. There is a set of World War II books that do not pertain to Polo and perhaps they need to go to another home somewhere else.

We both decided the whole closet needs to be cleaned out in the future.

We have saved way too much stuff that does not apply to Polo and we are running out of space.

We carried some things down to the museum and I had a nice visit with

Nine Brown, who used to be my neighbor in Eagle Point. She brought in a great early picture of the congregation of the Elkhorn Brick church when Marion and Earl Brown were young.

Then it was time to have Aplington House open and the trolley tour soon would be starting. Beth was handling that and all I had to do was sit on the porch and wait for people to come.

I sat there all afternoon with pride since Aplington House just sparkled.

It has been freshly painted and it looks wonderful. Paula made beautiful wreaths for the doors of the house and for the museum. They added to the great look for Polo Town & County Days and the Fourth of July.

Thanks to all the people who help.

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

Illinois’ official state song was written in 1890 The lyrics of the first four verses of Illinois’ official state song were written in 1890 by Civil War veteran Charles H. Chamberlin. The last verses were written by Win Stracke in 1966.

“Illinois” became the state song by an act of the 54th Illinois General Assembly in 1925.

Music was created by Archibald Johnston in 1876.

Here are the lyrics: By thy rivers gently flowing, Illinois, Illinois, O’re thy prairies verdant growing, Illinois, Illinois, Comes an echo on the breeze, Rustling through the leafy trees, and its mellow tones are these, Illinois, Illinois, And its mellow tones are

OGLE COUNTY HISTORY Otto Dick these, Illinois.

From a wilderness of prairies, Illinois, Illinois, Straight thy way and never varies, Illinois, Illinois, Till upon the inland sea, stands thy great commercial tree, turning all the world to thee, Illinois, Illinois, Turning all the world to thee, Illinois, Illinois.

Pitting Gray against the Blue, There were none more brave than you, Illinois, Illinois.

When you heard your country call-

ing, Illinois, Illinois, Where the shot and shell were falling, Illinois, Illinois, When the Southern host withdrew, pitting Gray against the Blue, There were none more brave than you, Illinois, Illinois.

Not without thy wondrous story, Illinois, Illinois, Can be writ the nation’s glory, Illinois, Illinois, On the record of thy years, Abraham Lincoln’s name appears, Grant and Logan, and our tears, Illinois, Illinois, Grant and Logan, and our tears, Illinois.

Eighteen-eighteen saw your founding, Illinois, Illinois, And your progress is unbounding,

Illinois, Illinois, Pioneers once cleared the lands, Where great industries now stand.

World renown you do command, Illinois.

World renown you do command, Illinois.

Let us pledge in final chorus, Illinois, Illinois.

That in struggles still before, Illinois, Illinois.

To our heroes we’ll be true, As their vision we pursue. In abiding love for you, Illinois, Illinois, In abiding love for you, Illinois.

In abiding love for you, Illinois.

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

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ABOVE: Huxton Dawson, 8, and Wrenley, 3, of Polo ride the swings June 28 at Town & Country Days in Polo. RIGHT: Stefan Canada, 6, of Oregon selects rubber ducks as his mom, Ashley, watches at one of the games on the midway at Town & Country Days.

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Polo Town & Country Days’ Little Miss and Mister contest

Photos by Alex T. Paschal

TOP LEFT: Anastasia Heiman, 5, is crowned Little Miss at Polo Town & Country Days’ Little Miss and Mister contest. TOP RIGHT: James Hardin, 4, is crowned Little Mister on June 26 at Polo Town & Country Days’ Little Miss and Mister contest. ABOVE: Charlotte Bartlett (right), 5, gets support from her sister while singing “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star.” LEFT: Charlotte Rippy, 5, tells her age while being interviewed by host Jody Merrill.

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Mason Street has become ground zero for water fights during the annual parade.

POLO – With temperatures near“Now they look to get me,” she ing the 95-degree mark and humidity said, laughing. “But I got a bigger climbing to 60%, Billie Quaco once hose now.” again had the perfect greeting for Even the Polo Lions Club got in on some participants in the Town & the water-fight action when it shot Country Days parade on June 29 – a back with strategic squirts of its own shower of water. and a few water balloons during the “I started out with a little bitty parade. hose,” said Quaco, as she readied her Montana Muntean joined in the water hose for the next parade entry. fun when she took control of Quaco’s “This year, I got a longer hose so I can hose to soak her 7-year-old daughreally get them.” ter’s coach pitch baseball team as it Quaco’s initial targets were the passed by. baseball and softball teams that car“Mila told me they had water balried water blasters and squirt guns as loons this year and I said, ‘OK, be they rode in their respective pickup ready,” Muntean said, smiling. truck beds, spraying parade spectaSunday’s parade was part of Polo’s tors along the route. annual festival that included carnival A few years ago, Quaco decided to rides, live music. a wrestling show, fight back and now her home on East fireworks and trolley tours.

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Photos by Earleen Hinton

Billie Quaco has a water fight with one of the youth baseball teams as the team cruises past her home during the Town & Country Days Parade on June 29 in Polo.

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Ogle County judge hears arguments for and against allowing crime scene photos in double-murder trial

By EARLEEN HINTON ehinton@shawmedia.com OREGON – An Ogle County judge will decide next month how many crime scene photos will be seen by jurors in the trial of a Stillman Valley man charged with killing his ex-wife in 2016 and setting her Byron home on fire and also killing their 3-year-old son.

Duane Meyer, 43, is charged with four counts of first-degree murder, two counts of aggravated arson and one count of concealment of a homicidal death in connection with an Oct. 19, 2016, Byron house fire in which his ex-wife, Margaret “Maggie” (Rosko) Meyer, 31, was found dead.

The couple’s 3-year-old son, Amos Meyer, who also was home at the time of the fire, later was pronounced dead at a Rockford hospital.

Meyer has pleaded not guilty to all of the charges and has been held in the Ogle County Jail since his arrest Oct. 9, 2019.

On June 27, during a motion in limine hearing, Meyer’s attorney, Christopher DeRango of Rockford, and Assistant Ogle County State’s Attorney Matthew Leisten argued for and against allowing jurors to see certain autopsy and crime scene photos.

The purpose of a motion in limine hearing (Latin for “on the threshold”) is to determine whether certain evidence can be presented to a jury. Those motions commonly are entered and argued before a trial begins in order for the judge to determine whether certain items or statements can be allowed as evidence and presented to jurors.

Leisten argued that photos taken by investigators should be allowed as evidence for jurors to see. Some of the photos described by Leisten included Maggie’s burned body lying on a sofa in her living room and the outline of the toddler’s body on the mattress in his crib.

“There was extensive damage,” Leisten said, referring to photos taken of the living room. “The different angles are important for our arson experts to show how the fire began and how it affected her body. It is important for the jury to see the scene.”

DeRango said one photo would suffice.

“The only value is to shock the jury,” DeRango said, arguing that Maggie’s

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Duane Meyer is escorted into an Ogle County courtroom by Deputy Dan Daub for a motion in limine hearing June 27. Meyer is charged with killing his ex-wife, Maggie (Rosko) Meyer, and their 3-year-old son in 2016. body could be cropped out of any additional photos of the living room.

Leisten said photos of the toddler’s bedroom show that the fire did not start there and that he died of acute carbon dioxide poisoning before being removed from the room.

“Damage there is far less extensive,” Leisten said. “It’s important for the jury to see his silhouette in the crib.”

DeRango said using multiple photos of the same subject matter was meant to “elicit” sympathy for the toddler.

Leisten said photos of Maggie’s autopsies were needed to show that she died before the fire and had suffered numerous injuries before dying. He said her body was “heavily charred” with no soot found in her trachea or lungs.

And, Leisten said, prosecution experts also would testify that she suffered a hemorrhage at the base of a skull and had other injuries to her body before she died.

“We believe she was deceased before the fire,” Leisten said. “She was likely attacked and suffered injuries before the fire.”

Leisten also said a photo of a rock with blood on it, found outside the home, also should be allowed as evidence since DNA testing had determined the blood was Maggie’s.

DeRango argued against multiple autopsy photos, again stating one photo would suffice.

“They (prosecutors) should be directed to choose one or the other,” he said, adding that numerous photos serve no purpose other than to “shock” jurors and “prejudice” them against his client.

Leisten said it is important for jurors to have good visuals to refer to as doctors are testifying.

“This is evidence we need to provide,” Leisten said.

Ogle County Judge John “Ben” Roe will rule on the motions at 9 a.m. Aug. 5.

He remanded Meyer to the Ogle County Jail.

The trial, which is expected to take one month, is set to begin Jan. 5, 2026. It had been originally scheduled for February, but was delayed on a defense motion made by DeRango, who cited a heavy caseload as the reason for a continuance.

In previous hearings, DeRango and prosecutors have said numerous cellphone records and data also will be part of the evidence presented.

Maggie was a teacher at the Chana Education Center at the time of her death. She filed for divorce in 2014 and court records show the divorce was finalized in September 2016.

Prosecutors have argued that their evidence will show Meyer planned to end Maggie’s life.

The defense has argued that text messages sent by Meyer before the deaths were only part of a “contentious” divorce and not indicative of anything nefarious. Prosecutors disagree.

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SHAW LOCAL NEWS NETWORK contact@shawmedia.com MT. MORRIS – The Mt. Morris Community Library Foundation is hosting a pie and ice cream social at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 16, on the Mt. Morris Campus during the Kable Band concert.

All donations will go toward the 9x9x9 Program, the foundation’s most successful program.

For $10 a child (formerly $9), a first grader will receive one book a month for nine months, i.e., nine books during the school year: 9x9x9.

This fall will begin the sixth year that the Mt. Morris Community Library Foundation has sponsored the 9x9x9 program.

The foundation is seeking enough funds to ensure that every first Photo provided by Marsha Behrens

Bob Diven will conduct a painting class on July 12 at Conover Square’s Eagle’s Nest Art Group Studio in Oregon. toonist, actor, filmmaker, writer and musician. He has won many awards and brings a great deal of experience to every class he teaches, according to a news release.

For more information or to register for the class, contact Eagle’s Nest Art Group member Julie Kennelly at information@JulieKennelly.com or 505220-1502.

Deadline to register is July 9. Class size is limited to 15 participants.

grader in Oregon School District 220 receives nine books this coming school year.

The Mt. Morris Community Library Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that supports the Mt. Morris Public Library through funding by matching every memorial gift given to the library and supporting the library’s services and programs.

The foundation also gives books to children who visit Santa during the Mt. Morris Christmas on the Square event.

Donations are welcome and anyone can become an annual member of the foundation for $25 a year or purchase a lifetime membership for $100.

More information is available at the Mt. Morris library, the MMCLF page atmtmorris-il.org or by messaging the library on social media.

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OREGON – New Mexico artist Bob Diven will offer a painting class, titled “Is the Sky Blue? Is an Apple Red?” on Saturday, July 12.

The class will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Conover Square’s Eagle’s Nest Art Group Studio. The four-hour painting class will focus on seeing color through a painter’s eye. Diven will guide participants in mixing colors and applying color to canvas to achieve realistic effects.

Cost of the class is $50 for non-Eagle’s Nest Art Group members and $45 for members and must be paid in advance. Participants are to bring their own supplies and a sack lunch. If you are a beginner, some art supplies will be available at the studio. Bottled water will be provided. You can bring acrylic or oil paints. A reference image will be supplied.

All levels of painters are welcome.

Diven was born in Oregon, the youngest of the five sons of Bill and Betty (Putnam) Diven. In 1964, the family moved to southern New Mexico.

After serving in the U.S. Coast Guard, Diven attended The Rocky Mountain School of Art in Denver as well as New Mexico State University and the University of New Mexico.

Diven began his 45-year professional art career as a graphic designer, illustrator and art director in advertising, publishing and TV in Albuquerque.

Diven is a realistic painter, muralist, theatrical designer, sculptor, car-

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All-Star Superband debuts at Mt. Morris Jamboree on July 11 SHAW LOCAL NEWS NETWORK contact@shawmedia.com MT. MORRIS – The Mt. Morris Jamboree presents the debut of the All-Star Superband at 7 p.m. Friday, July 11.

Hailing from Milwaukee, the AllStar Superband is an 18-piece big band that’s been performing every week since 2000.

“The band has been featured in concerts alongside Mindi Abair, Bobby Caldwell, Sal Lozano and Doc Severinsen,” said Larry Ubben, Jamboree organizer. “The Superband is known for performing a wide variety of big band jazz.

Music from the classics like Count Basie, Stan Kenton and Woody Herman to the screamers like Maynard Ferguson and Buddy Rich, the avant-garde like Don Ellis and Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Orchestra to modern day bands such as Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band and the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz

Orchestra are all performed regularly.”

Concessions for the evening will be provided by the Mt. Morris Senior and Community Center, which will be serving authentic Mexican tacos and nachos, as well as hosting a bake sale.

“Popcorn girls Emmie and Lily will be there, too, starting at 5 p.m. Ewe and Me Acres will host a farmers market from 4 to 8 p.m. offering fresh produce, baked goods, crafts and more,” Ubben said.

Just 4 Fun Ice Cream and Bill’s Famous Lemonade will be on-site as well. Encore’s Art Gallery and the Mt. Morris Historical Museum, located in College Hall, will be open during concerts on the Campus.

“Please bring a blanket or lawn chair as the benches will likely fill fast and join us on our historic Campus, located two blocks south of Illinois Route 64 on Photo provided by Larry Ubben Wesley Avenue and enjoy the free big The All-Star Superband, an 18-piece band, will perform Friday, July 11, at the Mt. Morris Jamboree. band jazz concert,” Ubben said.

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Jonny Lyons interacts with the crowd as he sings with his band the Pride at the Mt Morris Jamboree on June 27.

Ed Chodl of Mt. Morris watches Jonny Lyons and the Pride saxophonist Maxwell Meador perform June 27 at the Mt. Morris Jamboree.

• WEEK OF MUSIC

8 p.m. at 105 W. Brayton Road as part of the Let Freedom Ring Block Party; Kable Concert Band, patriotic music, behind the former David L. Rahn Junior High School before the fireworks July 5: Bagshot Row – 1950s, 1960s rock ’n’ roll from 6 to 9 p.m., uptown for the Let Freedom Ring Car Show July 11: The All-Star Superband – big band jazz July 18: Grass Attack – bluegrass July 25: Chicago Tribute Anthology – music from the band Chicago and more Aug. 1: Brass From the Past –

Continued from page 3 “If you enjoy catchy, bouncy melodies with power pop chords and threepart harmony, all driven by a powerful backbeat, you’ll love Bagshot Row.” Concessions for the evening will be provided by the Ogle County Pork Producers, who will be serving pork chop sandwiches, chips and drinks, and the LFR Committee, which will serve root beer floats from 4:30 to 8 p.m. Bill’s

Famous Lemonade and the Mt. Morris Senior & Community Center’s Popcorn Girls likely will be on-site as well.

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

Upcoming music

July 4: SHiNDiG! – 1960s tribute, 6 to

classic rock Aug. 8: The Jimmys featuring Marcia Ball – blues, funk, soul and R&B Aug. 9: Surf Zombies – surf rock Aug. 15: Captain Rat and the Blind Rivets – 1950s, 1960s rock ’n’ roll Aug. 16: Mr. Myers – reggae, rock, pop and calypso Aug. 22: Heartache Tonight – Eagles tribute Aug. 23: Rick Lindy and the Wild Ones – 1950s, 1960s rock ’n’ roll Aug. 29: Fortunate Sons – Creedence Clearwater Revival tribute

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Bruce McKanna, pastor of the Evangelical Free Church of Mt. Morris, presents a check to Let Freedom Ring Committee chairman Catherine Higley at the June 13 Mt. Morris Jamboree. The final amount of the donation was $2,871, 100% of the donations received at the church’s food concession that evening.

LOCAL NEWS BRIEFS Evangelical Free Church donates $2,871 to Let Freedom Ring to purchase fireworks

Commerce invites the public to attend a Legislative Lunch N’ Learn from noon to 1:30 p.m. Monday, July 28, at the MT. MORRIS – The skies over Mt. Morris Coliseum Museum of Art, Antiques & will be brighter July 4 thanks to generous Americana, 124 N. Fourth St. in downdonations at the food concession stand at town Oregon. the first Jamboree Friday night concert of The educational event offers a unique the season. opportunity for residents, business owners The Evangelical Free Church of Mt. and community members to hear directly Morris gave $2,871 to the Let Freedom from elected officials about what is Ring Committee to help buy fireworks for happening in Springfield and across the the annual Fourth of July festival. The state, said Chance Munroe, executive amount is 100% of the donations received director for the Chamber. at the church’s food concession stand June There will be a brief question and answer 13. session at the conclusion of the event, but Mt. Morris Jamboree concerts are held the focus is on listening, learning and each Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. throughout gaining insights from legislative leaders, the summer at the band shell on Kable Munroe said.

Square in the downtown. The free “This is not a campaign event or town concerts offer a variety of music genres hall,” Munroe said. “It’s a professional and draw hundreds of music lovers from forum to learn more about the direction of all over the area. our state, policies that affect our local The Evangelical Free Church of Mt. businesses and communities and how we Morris is located at 102 S. Seminary Ave. can stay informed.” in Mt. Morris.

The event is free to attend but registraWorship services are held each Sunday tion is required. at 10 a.m., preceded by Sunday School for Attendees are encouraged to bring their all ages at 8:30 a.m. Child care is available own lunch or may opt to buy one when for children younger than 4. registering.

To register or learn more, visit the Oregon Area Chamber Oregon Area Chamber’s website or contact of Commerce to host Legislative the Chamber office at chamber.director@ Lunch N’ Learn on July 28 oregonil.com or 815-732-2100.

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OREGON – If you haven’t had a chance to stop by the River’s Edge Farmers Market this summer, there’s still time to see what the unique Thursday night venue has to offer.

“The River’s Edge Farmers Market has had a great first month and we are looking forward to July,” said Liz Hiemstra, market organizer.

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

On July 3 the market hosted Natural Resources Day featuring representatives from local natural resources organizations, including the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and Together for Taft, a volunteer grassroots organization whose mission is to repurpose the Taft Campus that was closed by Northern Illinois University

in December 2024.

On July 10, Music and More will be offered at the market, courtesy of the Oregon Park District.

“EJ Kane will perform, sponsored

by Sean Adams Construction and Becky Adams RE/MAX. We’ll be joined by Rustic Oven Wood Fired Pizza, Hector’s Cocina mobile bar and snacks and Kona Ice,” Hiemstra said.

July 17 is River Appreciation Day with representatives from the city of Oregon Sustainability Committee and River Clean-Up Committee and a river-themed craft for the kids. Music will be provided by Pete Low. No Prep Tacos and Hector’s Cocina mobile bar and snacks will be food options.

July 24 marks the last day of the market at its location along the river with the Summer Send-Off and Stuffthe-Bus event.

“Guests can bring donations of school supplies to load onto a school bus from the Oregon School District

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The “actors” Snout, Flute, Bottom and Quince (Doug Smith, Stephen Ellis, Morgan Ayling and Rebekah Megill) are startled and surprised by Puck, played by Kelsey Heslop.

The Fairy Queen Titania, under a love spell, flirts with Bottom as her fairy girls, Mustardseed and Peasblossom, look on. Pictured from left are Scarlett Hussey, Mikkayla Hinkle, Morgan Ayling and Christine Ayling.

LOCAL NEWS BRIEF Polo troupe prepping for ‘Seussification of A Midsummer Night’s Dream’

POLO – The cast for Polo Area Community Theatre’s “The Seussification of A Midsummer Night’s Dream” has been

working hard to bring this Seussified version of Shakespeare’s beloved comedy to life.

Two madcap narrators chronicle the tale of mixed-up lovers as they wander through a forest full of woosh bush tush beasts and

fairies dueling with bumballoon swords.

The reimagining is how Shakespeare’s magical tale might have played if Dr. Seuss had gotten his hands on it.

Performances will be at 7 p.m. July 11, 12 and 13 in Louise Quick Park on the

corner of Mason Street and Franklin Avenue in downtown Polo.

The show is free although donations are appreciated. Concessions and brown bag meals will be available.

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Nate White and his daughter, Macie, 18 months, of Polo enjoy a bite to eat June 19 at the River’s Edge Farmers Market in Oregon.

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transportation department. We’ll also have face painting, music by Marques Morel and a visit from the new school

resource officer, Officer Lester,” Hiemstra said.

Beginning Thursday, Aug. 7, the market will be at Sarah Phelps Plaza, 418 W. Washington.

The market will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursdays and Sundays in

Ezra Towle, 22 months, gets behind the steering wheel of the Oregon Fire Department’s ladder truck with the help of his dad, Eric, while checking out the “Touch-A-Truck” event June 26 during the River’s Edge Farmers Market in Oregon.

August and September at the Sarah Phelps Plaza.

Both market locations accept Illinois Link cards and offer dollar-for-dollar Link Match for fresh fruits and vegetables.

“Those wishing to use their Link

cards can come to the orange info tent to run their cards in exchange for River Bucks and Link Match vouchers,” Hiemstra said.

For more information regarding Link, email riversedgefarmersmarket@gmail.com.

Justin Myers selected State FFA Proficiency Winner in Diversified Crop Production

By EARLEEN HINTON ehinton@shawmedia.com SPRINGFIELD – Members of the Forreston FFA chapter were among 5,000 FFA members, advisers and guests who attended the 97th annual Illinois FFA State Convention on June 10-12.

With the 2025 theme being “The Final Mission,” the three-day event recognized achievements of Illinois FFA members, elected the major state officer team and celebrated agriculture.

During the convention, the following awards were presented to the Forreston FFA: Illinois State FFA Degree: Kyla Lamm, Aspen McGlynn, Hunter Miller and Justin Myers were conferred with State FFA Degrees by the Illinois Association for meeting all requirements including productive financial investments and earnings in a supervised agricultural experience and FFA participation, leadership and academic excellence.

The State FFA Degree is the highest achievement an FFA member can achieve in Illinois. Less than 2% of members statewide earn this prestigious recognition.

Foundation Star Supporter: The Forreston FFA Alumni group was recognized for making a gift of at least $1,000 to the Illinois Foundation FFA during the annual

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Forreston FFA students Kyla Lamm, Aspen McGlynn, Hunter Miller and Justin Myers were conferred with State FFA Degrees by the Illinois Association. Pictured from left are Forreston FFA adviser Kelley Parks, Cylee Kirchner, Neveah Scheffner, Emma Lenkaitis, Jenna Alexander, McGlynn, Myers, Lamm, Levi Bocker and Charlie Lindquist. fundraising campaign, which designates them as a One Star Foundation Sponsor.

Diversified Crop Production Entrepreneurship State Proficiency Winner and State Star Farmer Finalist for District 1: Justin Myers

600 pounds and sells them at 1,300 pounds.

He sells lambs as spring lambs. Justin owns some acres, plans to increase that acreage, enjoys working alongside his dad and uncle and hopes to eventually take over the family farm.

Students at the convention were greeted with activities including a career fair featuring colleges and agribusinesses and an opportunity to engage in the history of Illinois’ capital city.

The sessions featured addresses by National FFA President Thaddeus Bergschneider of Illinois and from each of the retiring major state officers.

was selected the State FFA Proficiency Winner in Diversified Crop Production Entrepreneurship. Justin also was selected the 2025 District 1 FFA State Star Farmer. Justin is the son of Dave and Gail Myers. He is a member of the Forreston FFA Chapter and advised by Kelley Parks. His Supervised Agricultural Experience consists of corn, soybean, hay, steer and sheep books. Justin grows corn and soybeans using a crop rotation plan focusing on no-till growing methods. About the Illinois Association FFA The Illinois Association FFA is part of For his hay operation, he makes 4x5 round bales and small square bales to sell the National FFA Organization, formerly to local customers. Justin buys steers at known as the Future Farmers of Amer-

ica. 36,874 students are enrolled in 385 FFA chapters in Illinois.

FFA is a national youth organization of 1,027,273 student members with a mission of making a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. Visit ilaged.org for more information.

About the Illinois Foundation FFA

The Illinois Foundation FFA engages individuals, industry, education, government and foundations in securing funds to support quality agricultural education and FFA programs in Illinois, including providing awards at the State FFA Convention. To learn more and become involved, visit illinoisffafoundation.org.

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FFA members Neveah Scheffner and Jenna Alexander pose with the award acknowledging the Forreston FFA Alumni group for making a gift of at least $1,000 to the Illinois Foundation FFA during the annual fundraising campaign. LEFT: Forreston FFA student Justin Myers was selected the 2025 District 1 FFA State Star Farmer. He is shown with his parents, Dave and Gail Myers, and Forreston FFA adviser Kelley Parks.

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Nonprofit heads up skydive to support Sauk Valley vets

By PAYTON FELIX pfelix@shawmedia.com ROCHELLE – In observance of PTSD Awareness Day, a Sterling nonprofit serving veterans and their families brought together 13 volunteers who jumped out of a perfectly good airplane June 27 at the Chicagoland Skydiving Center in Rochelle.

It’s the first year the Valor Support Project, a faith-based nonprofit, has put on the event and is hoping to expand it next year. VSP Founder and retired Army Sgt. Floyd Dunn of Sterling said he got a great response when advertising the event on Facebook, with 11 local businesses donating $250 per jumper.

“I could never do it myself,” Floyd said. “I had so many people reach out wanting to be a part of it.”

Nearly all volunteer skydivers were veterans, but only veteran John Olalde has ever made the jump before, he said.

“It’s such a rush when you come down,” Floyd, who did not jump, said of his previous experience skydiving.

Olalde’s first experience with jumping out of a plane was in Australia in the military, but “I backed up” and “chickened out,” he said. “That’s a different type of height.”

The first time he successfully made the jump was with Floyd at the skydiving center, Olalde said. “It’s a serious rush. A really free feeling” Getting ready to do it for the second time, Olalde said, “I’m excited. A little nervous.”

Floyd’s wife, VSP CEO Ember Dunn, volunteered to jump as well. As a first timer, she was filled with nerves, Ember said, adding that because she is 5 feet, 1 inch tall, “I’m not supposed to be up that high.”

But “it’s a good thing to support,” Ember said.

She’s currently working on her master’s degree in psychology to become a therapist.

“I can’t tell people to face their fears if I don’t face mine,” she said.

The volunteer skydivers split up into groups of three and made the leap with their tandem jumpers.

“Absolutely amazing,” Austin “Ghost” Hanabarger said of his time in the sky. “Round two. Let’s go again.”

“Fantastic. I’d totally do it again,” said Dacia Borton of Sterling.

Right now “they’re only thinking about this [skydiving]. They’re not

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Austin “Ghost” Hannabarger exits the plane June 27 with his tandem jumper during a PTSD awareness outing at the Chicagoland Skydiving Center in Rochelle. thinking about anything else,” which is rare for veterans who struggle with post-traumatic stress disorder, Floyd said.

He said the event wasn’t intended to make money, but to bring area veterans together and build camaraderie as the organization only received its 501(c)(3) status in July 2024.

So far, VSP has helped 13 families in the Sauk Valley and they’re currently raising money for one family for a wheelchair lift. The organization is also partnering with Main Squeeze, a mobile drink business, where they receive $1 for every drink that’s sold.

Floyd said he decided to start VSP after working with another veterans nonprofit that wasn’t helping “in the way that I wanted to help.”

Alex T. Paschal Many years ago, Floyd said, he was After a short weather delay, the first group of the day prepares to board the plane June 27 for really struggling and was saved by, the jump. essentially, a guardian angel.

“I want more to be saved. They just need someone to help without judging For information, visit valorsup- PTSD awareness go to https://www. them,” he said. portproject.com. To learn more about ptsd.va.gov.

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OGLE COUNTY PROPERTY TRANSFERS Steven Wittlock to Robert Doonon, 506 S. 8th St., Oregon, $130,000.

Hre Builders LLC to Christine M Walczak, 525 S Roberts St, Creston, $323,550.

Jason K Hardin and Jenipher Ann Hardin to Samuel Matthew Barth and Zoila Luz Iriarte Claudio, 618 Pierce St, Creston, $267,000.

Karina Avila and Karina Alvey to Paige Leathers, 211 N 3rd St, Oregon, $183,000.

Benjamin A Mason to Noah Gay and Miriam Gay, 406 Pacific St, Monroe Center, $240,000.

Gary Petersen and Dawn H Petersen to Mary K Bull and Larry D Bull, 309 Vermillion Ln, Dixon, $8,500.

Andrew Piper, Robin Piper, Andrew S Piper and Robin A Piper to Jescelynne Anne Gibbgons, 613 Mississippi Drive, Dixon, and 611 Mississippi Drive, Dixon, $239,000.

Orlan M Ohlwine, trustee, and Orlan M & Beverly C Ohlwine Rev Lv Tr to Deborah Bothe, trustee, and Robert E Powell Sr Lv Tr, 407 S Pleasant Ave, Polo, $128,000.

Jacob Sheridan and Nicole Sheridan to Justin Long and Annemarie Colon, 5496 S Poplar Dr, Oregon, $285,000.

Donald F Kurten and Diane L Kurten to Deborah C Shannahan, 3995 W Cedar St, Dixon, $430,000.

Kevin L Deets, trustee, Lawrence E Deets Tr, and Joyce E Deets Tr to Bryce E Bergstrom and Hillary A Grove, 503 S Maple Ave, Polo, $215,000.

Jeffrey A Blomsness and Patricia Blomsness to Brent E Myers, Karen K Myers, David J Myers and Gail E Myers, two parcels in Leaf River Township: 04-04-100-002 and 04-05-200-004, $1,509,272.

Thomas Harnett II to Thomas Hartnett III, 851 N 11th St, Rochelle, $100,000.

Paul M Homman and Tammy J Homman, to 9237 North Conger Road Ii LLC, two parcels in Byron Township: 04-23-300-016 and 04-23-300-017, $300,000.

Thomas Martz and Karen Martz to Dustin K

Spears and Sarah A Spears, one parcel in Brookville Township: 06-22-400-004, $416,000.

Amy M Spelde and Timothy J Spelde to Tss Properties LLC, 704 N Kaskaskia Dr, Dixon, $150,000.

Richard A Lindquist to Bryan E Lamb and Dawnmary Lamb, 106 W 1st St, Mt. Morris, $154,500.

Dustin K Spears and Sarah A Spears to Grant W Iske and Jett A Iske, one parcel in Brookville Township: 06-22-100-010, $221,090.

James A White Jr and Kelly White to Keith A Scott and Chad A Scott, 1080 Turkington Ter, Rochelle, $102,000.

R Two Park LLC and R-Two Park LLC to Newco Postal LLC, 105 Main St, Holcomb, $115,875.

James D Levan and Destiny D Levan to Cindy Furman, 113 N Maple Ave, Mt. Morris, $195,000.

Michael A Klecka and Emily C Klecka to Sharon Lynn Kleuskens, 907 N 12th St, Rochelle, $167,000.

Hub Shuttle Inc and Nolan G Turner to Nolan Turner, 1120 Westview Dr, Rochelle, $165,000.

Tom Tarrant and Thomas Tarrant to Javier Omar Quiroz and Javier Quiroz Coronel, 417 Sioux Ln, Dixon, and 415 Sioux Ln, Dixon, $3,000.

Austin B Frazier Jr and Sonia R Frazier to James Ahern and Meredith M Mclaughlin, 447 N Sangamon Ln, Dixon, $469,000.

Michael D Reed and Nancy J Reed to Thomas Kronon, 937 N 12th St, Rochelle, $158,000.

Jeffrey T Mcdermott and Sharon R Mcdermott to Daniel Dwyer, 412 Linda Ave, Rochelle, $251,500.

Us Bank National Association to Premium Property Investors LLC, 320 N 12th St, Rochelle, $133,002.

Phoenix Mt Morris LLC to Phoenix Mt Morris Industrial Investors LLC, 404 N Wesley Ave,, Mt. Morris; one parcel on North

Wesley Avenue, Mt. Morris: 08-27-201-005, 404 N Wesley Ave, Mt. Morris; and one parcel in Mt. Morris Township, 08-27-501002, $0.

202 W Dixon St, Polo, $0.

Victoria A Ashelford Holland, trustee, and Mable M Ashelfored Tr100 to Sean Betts, 190 S Fox Run Ln, Byron, $259,000.

Warranty deeds in trust

Deeds in trust

Jason A King to Robert F Casey, trustee, Gale Ludewig and Nancy Ludewig to Nancy and Robert F Casey Rev Lv Tr, three parcels in L Ludewig, trustee, and Nancy L Ludewig Lv Byron Township: 04-25-100-019, 04-25-300- Tr, two parcels in Forreston Township; 025 and 04-25-300-026, $470,000.

02-31-400-001 and 02-32-300-006; and two parcels in Lincoln Township: 07-05-100-001 and 07-06-200-003, $0.

Quit claim deeds Gale Ludewig and Nancy Ludewig to Gale Susan L Straus to Susan L Straus, 10260 N M Ludewig, trustee, and Gale M Ludewig Lv IL Rte 2 Byron; 10347 N Kennedy Hill Rd, Byron; and one other parcel: 15-16-200-001, Tr, two parcels in Forreston Township; 02-31-400-001 and 02-32-300-006; and two $0. parcels in Lincoln Township: 07-05-100-001 Donald M Foshe, Rosa A Foshe Deceased, and 07-06-200-003, $0. and Tomasa Foshe to Donald M Foshe and Gale Ludewig and Nancy Ludwig to Nancy Tomasa Foshe, 1282 Sunnymeade Dr, L Ludwig, trustee, and Nancy L Ludewig Lv Rochelle, $0.

Tr, 13998 W Town Line Rd, Forreston, $0.

Terrence Paul Mueller to Tamara Sue Gale Ludewig and Nancy Ludewig to Gale Mueller, 918 Missouri Dr, Dixon, $0.

M Ludewig, trustee, and Gale M Ludewig Lv Jackie D Spray, Amanda J Miller and Tr, 13998 W Town Line Rd, Forreston, $0.

Amanda J Spray to Amanda J Miller and Robert T Quinnett, Khemarin Tep-Quinnett, Barry L Miller, 125 S Walnut St, Stillman and Khemarin Tep Quinnett to Robert T Valley, $0.

Quinnett, trustee, Khemarin Tep-Quinnett, trustee, Quinnett Lv Tr and Khemarin Tep Trustees deeds Quinnett, trustee, 413 Oak Ln, Dixon, $0.

Kalah A Jenkins. trustee, and William M & Source: Ogle County Recorder’s Office Elanor M Jenkins Lv Tr to Kalah A Jenkins,

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ¬OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS NEWREZ LLC D/B/A SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING, Plaintiff, vs.

MICHEAL J. ALANIZ; JENNIFER A. ALANIZ; THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; CITY OF OREGON; UNIFUND CCR, LLC; Defendant(s).

CASE NO. 2024FC48 Property Address: 605 Webster St Oregon, IL 61061 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE Public notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a judgment of said Court entered in the above-entitled cause on March 14, 2025, I, Sheriff Brian VanVickle of Ogle County, Illinois, will hold a sale on July 25, 2025, commencing at 10:00AM, Ogle County Sheriff's Office, 202 S. 1st Street, Oregon, IL 61061, to sell to the highest bidder or bidders the following described real estate, or so much thereof as may be sufficient to satisfy said decree, to wit: Commonly known as: 605 Webster St , Oregon, IL 61061 P.I.N.: 16-03-351-002 First Lien Position; Single Family Residence; Judgment Amount $71,483.43 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(H-1) AND (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(G)(5), AND 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE PURCHASER OF THE PROPERTY OTHER THAN A MORTGAGEE, SHALL PAY THE ASSESSMENTS AND LEGAL FEES REQUIRED BY SUBSECTIONS (g)(1) AND (g)(4) OF SECTION 9 AND THE ASSESSMENTS AND COURT COSTS REQUIRED

BY SUBSECTION (g-1) OF SECTION 18.5 OF THE ILLINOIS CONDOMINIUM PROPERTY ACT. Terms of Sale: CASH - 10% down at the time of sale and the balance due within 24 hours of the sale. All payments for the amount bid shall be in certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Ogle County.

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 8190-954843 Forreston Journal Jun. 20, 27, Jul. 4, 2025 954843

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24-102028 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, OREGON, ILLINOIS FIRST NORTHERN CREDIT UNION PLAINTIFF, vs.

JOSHUA BELL; EMILY BELL; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS; UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS DEFENDANTS NO. 24 FC 49 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE Public Notice is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment entered in the above entitled matter on May 2, 2025; Brian R VanVickle, Sheriff, Ogle County Public Safety Complex, 202 South 1st Street, Oregon, IL 61061, will on August 8, 2025 at 10:00 AM, at Sheriff's Office, 202 South First Street, Oregon IL 61061, sell to the highest bidder for ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours, the following described premises situated in Ogle County, Illinois.

Said sale shall be subject to general taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and any prior liens or 1st Mortgages. The subject property is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title or recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition.

Upon the sale being held and the purchaser tendering said bid in certified funds, a receipt of Sale will be issued and/or a Certificate of Sale as required, which will entitle the purchaser to a deed upon confirmation of said sale by the Court.

Commonly known as 112 Harvest Glenn Drive, Davis Junction, IL 61020 Permanent Index No.: 11-22-428-006 Improvements: Single Family Residential The property will NOT be open for inspection prior to the sale and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

The judgment amount was $193,306.60. Prospective purchasers are admonished to check the court file and title records to verify this 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 SECTION 15-1701 (C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Bid Amount contact: Sale Clerk LOGS Legal Group LLP 2801 Lakeside Drive, Suite 207 Bannockburn, IL 60015 ILNOTICES@logs.com (847) 291-1717 First Northern Credit Union One of Plaintiff's Attorneys LOGS Legal Group LLP Attorney for Plaintiff 2801 Lakeside Drive, Suite 207 Bannockburn, IL 60015 (847) 291-1717 ILNOTICES@logs.com Randal S. Berg (6277119) Michael N. Burke (6291435) Christopher A. Cieniawa (6187452) Laura J. Anderson (6224385) Thomas Belczak (6193705) Debra Miller (6205477) Amy Aronson (6206512) THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT IF YOUR PERSONAL LIABILITY FOR THIS DEBT HAS BEEN EXTINGUISHED BY A DISCHARGE IN BANKRUPTCY OR BY AN ORDER GRANTING IN REM RELIEF FROM STAY, THIS NOTICE IS PROVIDED SOLELY TO FORECLOSE THE MORTGAGE REMAINING ON YOUR PROPERTY AND IS NOT AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT THE DISCHARGED PERSONAL OBLIGATION. 8190-955369 Forreston Journal Jul. 4, 11, 18, 2025 955369

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

2025 PR 35 PUBLICATION NOTICE INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION To: CREDITORS, CLAIMANTS, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES NOTICE IS GIVEN of the death of Carol K. Sovern who died on August 19, 2024 a resident of Monroe County, IA. The Representative for the Estate is Mary Sovern Hall, whose attorney is James A. Stoddard, of Klein, Stoddard, Buck & Lewis, LLC, Aberdeen 2045 Court, Sycamore, Illinois 60178.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before December 27, 2025.

Claims against the estate may be filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court, 106 S. 5th St., #300, Oregon, IL 61061 or with the representative, or both. Any claim that is not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

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

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

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

ILCS 5/6-21).

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

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

Executor: /s/ Mary Sovern Hall June 27, July 4, 11, 2025 TAX DEED NO. 2025TX18 FILED 6/9/2025 TAKE NOTICE County of OGLE Date Premises Sold November 2, 2022 Certificate No. 2021-00048 & 2021-00049 Sold for General Taxes of (year) 2021 Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special Assessment Number N/A Warrant Number N/A Installment Number N/A THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES Property Located at the West 116.3 feet of the property commonly known as 206 East Brayton Road, Mt Morris, Illinois Legal Description or Property Index No.: 08-26-352-010 and 08-26-352-011 This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on October 10, 2025.

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

commonly known as 206 East Brayton Road, Mt Morris, Illinois Legal Description LEGAL NOTICES Index or Property No.: 08-26-352-010 and 08-26-352-011 This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on October 10, 2025.

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

Check with the county clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming.

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

This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Ogle County in Oregon, Illinois on October 30, 2025 at 9:00am with Judge Roe via and in Zoom Courtroom 302 You may be at this present hearing but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time.

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO LOSS PREVENT OF PROPERTY Redemption can be made at any time on or before October 10, 2025, by applying to the County Clerk of Ogle County, Illinois at the Office of the County Clerk in Oregon, IL. For further information contact the County clerk ADDRESS: 105 South 5th Street, Suite 104, Oregon, IL 61061 TELEPHONE: (815) 732-1110 PEACEOFMIND ALERT, INC Purchaser of Assignee Dated: 6/10/2025 CASE NUMBER: 2025TX18 Nydia Luz Diaz; American Pacific Mortgage Corporation; MERS; Village of Mt Morris;

pired at that time.

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY LEGAL NOTICES can Redemption be made at any time on or before October 10, 2025, by applying to the County Clerk of Ogle County, Illinois at the Office of the County Clerk in Oregon, IL. For further information contact the County clerk ADDRESS: 105 South 5th Street, Suite 104, Oregon, IL 61061 TELEPHONE: (815) 732-1110 PEACEOFMIND ALERT, INC Purchaser of Assignee Dated: 6/10/2025 CASE NUMBER: 2025TX18 Nydia Luz Diaz; American Pacific Mortgage Corporation; MERS; Village of Mt Morris; Occupants; Ogle County Clerk; Claimants, Judgment Creditors and Decree Creditors, if any of the above described as “unknown owners” “Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots” June 20, 27, July 4, 2025 TAX DEED NO. 2025TX21 FILED 6/9/2025 TAKE NOTICE County of OGLE Date Premises Sold November 2, 2022 Certificate No. 2021-00061 Sold for General Taxes of (year) 2021 Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special Assessment Number N/A Warrant Number N/A Installment Number N/A THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES Property Located at 1847 North Mt Morris Road, Mount Morris, Illinois Legal Description or Property Index No.: 08-35-103-004 This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on October 10, 2025.

The amount to re-

(Municipality) and Special Assessment Number N/A Warrant Number LEGAL NOTICES N/A Installment Number N/A THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES Property Located at 1847 North Mt Morris Road, Mount Morris, Illinois Legal Description or Property Index No.: 08-35-103-004 This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of from redemption the sale will expire on October 10, 2025.

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

Check with the county clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming.

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

This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Ogle County in Oregon, Illinois on October 30, 2025 at 9:00am with Judge Roe via Zoom and in Courtroom 302 You may be present at this hearing but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time.

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY Redemption can be made at any time on or before October 10, 2025, by applying to the County Clerk of Ogle County, Illinois at the Office of the County Clerk in Oregon, IL. For further information contact the County clerk ADDRESS: 5th 105 South Street, Suite 104,

This matter is set by applying to the Horst; Union Sav- November 2, 2022 311 South Prair for hearing in the County Clerk of ings Bank; Occu- Certificate No. Avenue, Circuit Court of Ogle County, Illi- pants; Ogle County 2021-000103 Polo, Illinois Ogle County in nois at the Office Clerk; Legal Descrip Claimants, Sold for General Oregon, Illinois on of the County Clerk Judgment or Property In Credi- Taxes of (year) October 30, 2025 in Oregon, IL. 2021 No.: tors and Decree LEGAL9:00am NOTICES with For LEGALfurther NOTICES infor- Creditors, LEGAL NOTICESif any Sold LEGALfor NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES at 14-16-261-003 Special Judge Roe via mation contact of the above de- Assessment of This notice is advise you that Zoom and in the County clerk scribed as “un- (Municipality) above property owners” and Special known ADDRESS: Courtroom 302 been sold for de You may be 105 5th “Unknown owners Assessment South quent taxes present at this Street, Suite 104, or parties interest- Number ed in said land or N/A that the period hearing but your Oregon, IL 61061 Number Warrant redemption f lots” right to redeem will TELEPHONE: the sale will ex June 20, 27, N/A already have ex- (815) 732-1110 on October July 4, 2025 Installment pired at that time.

P&N PROPERTIES, Number 2025.

YOU ARE URGED INC The amount to N/A TO REDEEM IM- Purchaser of TAX DEED NO. THIS PROPERTY deem is sub TO Assignee MEDIATELY 2025TX22 to increase a HAS BEEN PREVENT LOSS Dated: 6/10/2025 FILED 6/9/2025 month inter SOLD FOR OF PROPERTY CASE NUMBER: TAKE NOTICE from the date DELINQUENT Redemption can 2025TX21 County of sale and may TAXES be made at any Bobbi Jean Horst, OGLE Property Locatedfurther increase time on or before n/k/a Bobbi Jean Date Premises the purchaser at October 10, 2025, Kump; Danile W Sold 311 South Prairie the tax sale or by applying to the Horst; Union Sav- November 2, 2022 assignee pays Avenue, County Clerk of ings Bank; Occu- Certificate No. subsequently Polo, Illinois Ogle County, Illi- pants; Ogle County 2021-000103 Legal Descriptioncruing taxes nois at the Office Clerk; Claimants, Sold for General asse or Property Indexspecial Credi- Taxes of (year) of the County Clerk Judgment ments to rede No.: in Oregon, IL. tors and Decree 2021 the property f 14-16-261-003 For further infor- Creditors, if any Sold for Special This notice is tosubsequent fo mation contact of the above de- Assessment of advise you that thetures or tax sa scribed as “un- (Municipality) the County clerk above hasCheck with known owners” and ADDRESS: Special OTICES LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL Nproperty been sold for delin-county clerk as 5th “Unknown owners Assessment 105 South quent taxes andthe exact amo Street, Suite 104, or parties interest- Number that the period ofyou owe before CIRCUIT OF THE JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ed COURT in said land or FIFTTEENTH Oregon,INILTHE 61061 N/A redemption fromdeeming.

ILLINOIS lots” OGLE COUNTY, TELEPHONE: Warrant Number the sale will THE 732-1110 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, FORexpireThis notice is June 20, 27, N/A (815) October 10,to advise you ANDPROPERTIES, ON BEHALF OF THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS,onPlaintiff, July 4, 2025 P&N Installment a petition has b 2025. v.

INC Number The amount to re-filed for a Tax D BJ WAY LLC, Purchaser of AND UNKNOWN OWNERS AND N/A NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, deem is subjectwhich will tran generally, Defendants.

Assignee THIS PROPERTY to increase at 6title and the righ Case No. 2025ED4 Condemnation ParcelHAS 21123011 Dated: 6/10/2025 BEEN & TE Job No.R-92-011-23 month intervalspossession of NOTICE BY PUBLICATION CASE NUMBER: SOLD FOR from the date The requisite affidavit for publication havingDELINQUENT been filed, notice is hereby given you: ofproperty if rede 2025TX21 sale and may betion is not made UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORDTAXES CLAIMANTS Defendants in the aboveBobbi Jean Horst, increased entitled suit, Jean that the said suit has beenProperty commenced in the further Fifteenth Judicial ifor before Octo n/k/a Bobbi Located theyou purchaser Circuit Danile Court ofWOgle County, Illinois, by and otherat10, 2025.

Kump; at the Plaintiff against sale or hisThis matter is defendants, a fee simple interestthe andtax a temporary Horst; Union praying Sav- for the acquisition of311 South Prairie assignee pays anyfor hearing in easement construction purposes to the Avenue, premises describe to-wit: ings Bank;forOccuac-Circuit Court EXHIBIT A Owner 742 (IL 2) FAP 553 (ILsubsequently 72) County Ogle pants; Ogle County BJ Way LLC Route FAPPolo, Illinois cruing Job No.Claimants, R-92-011-23 21123011 P.I.N. No. Legal 05-31-278-005 Section 02 SW taxes 2020-1 orOgle County Clerk; Description special assessStation 1123+75 Station 1123+82 LAND That of theIndex east half of the south half Oregon, Illinois Judgment Credior part Property mentsA of to Plats redeem of Block of the Plat of Byron, the Plat ofNo.: which is recorded in Book on October 30, 2 tors and49Decree property fromat 9:00am w bearings and grid Page 156 inif the Recorder's Office of Ogle14-16-261-003 County, Illinois, with the Creditors, any subsequent forfei-Judge Roe referenced to the Illinois State This Planenotice Coordinate West Zone ofdistances the above deis to System, and tures as or follows: tax sales.Zoom NAO 83 (2011 ADJ), with a combined factoradvise of 0.99999459; described scribed as “unyou that the Check with 30 theCourtroom 302 Beginning owners” at the southeast corner of said above Block property 49; thence 87 degrees known hasSouth county may minutes 02 owners seconds West on the northerlybeen right sold of way line of FAP 742 clerk (IL 2) as FAPtoYou “Unknown for delinat amount (IL 72), a distance of 6.96 feet; thence 02 degrees minutes 29 present or553 parties interestquentNorth taxes and the24exact owe before re-hearing but y seconds feet; thence North 87 degrees 35 minutes 31 seconds East, ed in saidWest, land 20.12 or that the period of you right to redeem deeming.

6.88 feet to the westerly right of way line ofredemption North Washington lots” fromStreet; thence South notice alsoalready have 02 degrees 37 27, minutes 09 seconds East on right This of way line, is 20.11 June 20, thesaid salewesterly will expire to advise you that feet toJuly the 4, Point of Beginning, containing 139 square feet (0.0032 acre), more or pired at that tim 2025 on October 10, a petition has beenYOU ARE URG less (area based on ground distances).

2025. for a Tax DeedTO REDEEM EXHIBIT B Owner BJ Way LLC Route FAP The 742 (IL 2) FAPto553 72) County Ogle amount re-(IL filed which will transferMEDIATELY Job No. Parcel No. R-92-011-23 21123011TE P.I.N. 05-31-278-005 deem is No. subject thepart rightoftoPREVENT LO That Section D2 SW 2020-1 Station 1123+70 Station1123+82 to increase atEASEMENT 6 title and possession of this the east half of the south half of Block 49 of the Plat of Byron, the Plat of which is OF PROPERTY month intervals property if redempOffice of Ogle County, Redemption recorded in Book A of Plats on Page 156 in the Recorder's from the date of tion is State not made onbe made at Illinois, with bearings and grid distancessale referenced to the Plane and may be Illinois or beforefactor October of time on or be Coordinate System, West Zone NAD 83 further (2011 ADJ), with increased a if combined 0.99999459; described as follows: Commencing at the southeast corner of said October 10, 20 the purchaser at 10, 2025.

This is setby applying to Block 49; thence South 87 degrees 30 minutes 02 sale seconds West on matter the northerly the tax or his for6.96 hearing in the theCounty Clerk right of way line of FAP 742 (IL 2) FAP 553 (IL 72), pays a distance feet to assignee any of Circuit South Court 87ofOgle County, Point of Beginning. From said Point of Beginning; thence subsequently ac-continuing Ogleline,County degrees 30 minutes 02 seconds West on said northerly 5.00 feet;innois at the O cruing taxesrightorof way Oregon, onof the County C thence North 02 degrees 24 minutes 29 seconds 25.13 feet; thence Illinois North 87 specialWest,assessOctober 30,line 2025 degrees 35 minutes 31 seconds East, 11.86 feet tototheredeem westerly right of way of in Oregon, IL. ments at 9:00am with North Washington Street; thence South 02 degrees 37 minutes 09 seconds East For further in the property from Judge 35Roe viamation on said westerly right of way line, 5.00 feet; thence South 87 degrees minutes con subsequent forfeiZoom 29 and 31 seconds West, 6.88 feet; thence South 02 or degrees 24 minutes secondsinthe County cle tures tax sales.

East, 20.12 feet to the Point of Beginning, containing 160 square feet (0.0037302 acre), ADDRESS: Check with the Courtroom more or less (area based on ground distances). may be105 South county clerk as to You And for such other relief prayed, that summons was amount duly issued out of the present at said thisStreet, Suite 1 the exact Fifteenth Judicial Circuit Court against you theowe above-captioned defendants as Oregon, IL 610 but your before re- hearing provided by law, and that the said suitdeeming. is now pending, NOW right THEREFORE, to redeem willTELEPHONE: UNLESS YOU, the above Defendants fileThis or notice otherwise make your appearance already have ex-(815) 732-1110 is also herein, in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court, Judicial District, at that time. P&N PROPERT to advise youFifteenth that pired Ogle County Courthouse, 106 S. 5th Street, Oregon, Illinois or URGED before INC YOU on ARE a petition has been 61061, JULY 28, 2025, a trial may be held and a judgment against youREDEEM for the relief TO IM-Purchaser of filed for a taken Tax Deed asked in the complaint.

TOAssignee which will transfer MEDIATELY Kimberly A. Stahl Clerk of the 15th Judicial Court, Oregon, Ogle County, PREVENT LOSSDated: 6/10/202 titleCircuit and the right to Illinois CASE NUMBER possession of this OF PROPERTY CHRISTOPHER J. MURDOCH SPECIAL ASSISTANT GENERAL EMRY can2025TX22 property if ATTORNEY redemp- Redemption 1850 CHICAGO, IL 60606 MURDOCH LLC 2 N. RIVERSIDE PLAZA, SUITE tion is not made on be made at anyDennis Mumf (312) 235-4022 Chris.Murdoch@EmDoch.com 8190-955010 or before October time on or beforeDebbbi Mumf Jun. 27, Jul. 4,October 11, 2025 10, 955010 2025,City of Polo; Oc 10, 2025.

This matter is set by applying to thepants; Ogle Cou Claima for hearing in the County Clerk ofClerk; Cr Circuit Court of Ogle County, Illi-Judgment Ogle County in nois at the Officetors and Dec Oregon, Illinois on of the County ClerkCreditors, if

Co-Executors, torney within ten Fogarty, Heartland whose address is days after it has Law Firm, 1545 Waukegan Road, 606 Slippery Rock been filed.

Dr., Dixon, IL Kelly L. Flessner Suite 2-9, Glen61021 and whose Attorney for view, Illinois 60025. attorney is Kelly Executor The estate will be LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES withadministered Flessner of Ehr- Prepared by: out court supervimann Gehlbach Kelly L. Flessner Badger & Consi- Ehrmann Gehlbach sion, unless under section 5/28-4 of dine, LLC, 114 E. Badger & the Probate Act (Ill. Everett St., Suite Considine, LLC Stat.

Compiled 300, Dixon, Illinois 114 E. Everett St., 1992, Ch. 755, par.

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Suite 300 5/28-4) any interThe estate will be Dixon, IL 61021 ested person teradministered with- 815-288-4949 minates indepenout court supervi- flessner@egbclaw. dent administration sion unless under com at any time by Chapter 755 ILCS5/28-4 of the proJune 20, 27, mailing or deliverbate act, any interJuly 4, 2025 ing a petition to terminate to the ested person terclerk. minates indepenIN THE CIRCUIT dent administration COURT FOR THE Claims against the estate may be filed anytime by mailat IN THE CIRCUIT 15TH JUDICIAL with the clerk or ing or delivering a COURT OF THE CIRCUIT with the represenpetition to termiFIFTEENTH OGLE COUNTY tative, or both, on nate to the Circuit JUDICIAL 106 SOUTH 5TH or before January Clerk of the Ogle STREET, ORECIRCUIT 4, 2026, or, if mailCounty Court.

OGLE COUNTY, GON, ILLINOIS ing or delivery of a Claims against the ESTATE OF Phillip ILLINOIS notice from the estate may be filed Joseph IN THE MATTER is representative in the office of the Schneeberger, OF THE ESTATE required by section Clerk, or with the DECEASED. OF RUTH A. representative, or 25 PR 23 5/18-3 of the ProPETERSEN,, both within six deceased.

Notice is given to bate Act, the date 25 PR 34 months from the creditors of the stated in that nodate of the first death of the above tice. Any claim not NOTICE OF publication, no lat- named decedent. filed on or before CLAIM than December Letters of office that date is barred. er Notice is given of issued to Copies of a claim the death of Ruth 20, 2025 and any were not filed Phillip W. Schnee- filed with the clerk A. Petersen, who claim died on May 9, within that period berger, 641 South must be mailed or Avenue, delivered by the 2025. Letters of is barred. Copies Stewart Illinois claimant to the Office were issued of a claim filed with Lombard, on June 9, 2025 to the clerk must be- 60148, as Indepen- representative and the attorney Executor, to Dawn M. Kaiser mailed or delivered dent and Gary Petersen to the representa- whose attorney of within 10 days afit has been ter and to the attive record is Martin J. Independent as torney within ten Fogarty, Heartland filed.

Co-Executors, is now whose address is days after it has Law Firm, 1545 E-filing Waukegan Road, mandatory for doc606 Slippery Rock been filed.

Kelly L. Flessner Suite 2-9, Glen- uments in civil casDr., Dixon, IL Attorney for view, Illinois 60025. es with limited ex61021 and whose Executor The estate will be emptions. To e-file, attorney is Kelly Prepared by: administered with- you must first creFlessner of EhrKelly L. Flessner out court supervi- ate an account mann Gehlbach Badger & Consi- Ehrmann Gehlbach sion, unless under with an e-filing sersection 5/28-4 of vice dine, LEGAL LLC, NOTICES114 E. Badger LEGAL N&OTICES LEGAL NOTICES LEGALprovider.

NOTICES Visit the Probate Act (Ill. http://efile.illinois Everett St., Suite Considine, LLC Compiled Stat. courts.gov/service300, Dixon, Illinois 114 E. Everett St., to Suite 300 OF THE FIFTEENTH COURT JUDICIAL CIRCUIT 1992, Ch. 755, par. providers.htm 61021. IN THE CIRCUIT IL 61021 COUNTY, ILLINOIS 5/28-4) any inter- learn more and to The estate will be Dixon,¬OGLE select a service 815-288-4949 NEWREZ LLCwithD/B/A SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE ested SERVICING, person ter-Plaintiff, administered vs. court supervi- flessner@egbclaw. minates indepen- provider. If you out need additional com MICHEAL J. ALANIZ; JENNIFER A. ALANIZ; THE SECRETARY HOUSING AND dent administration OF sion unless under help or have trouURBAN DEVELOPMENT; CITY OF OREGON; Defendant(s). at UNIFUND any timeCCR,

by LLC; Chapter 755 ILCble e-filing, June 20,Address: 27, mailing CASEof NO. Property 605 Webster St Oregon, IL 61061visit or deliverS5/28-4 the2024FC48 proJuly 4, 2025 NOTICE OF SHERIFF ing a SALE petition to http://www.illinois bate act, any intercourts.gov/FAQ/ Public person notice isterhereby given that in pursuance of a judgment Court entered terminate to theof said ested in the above-entitled cause on March 14, clerk.

2025, I, Sheriff Brian gethelp.asp.

VanVickle of Ogle minates indepenMartin J. Fogarty County, Illinois, will hold a sale on July 25, 2025, against commencing Ogle Claims the at 10:00AM, dent administration Law Sheriff's Office, 202 S. 1st Street, estate Oregon, IL 61061, sell to the highest may be filedto Heartland atCounty anytime by mailFirm (6201215) bidder or bidders the following described real estate, or so much thereof as may with the clerk or ing or delivering a be sufficient to satisfy said decree, to wit: LOT (13) IN1545 BLOCKWaukegan TWO (2), with THIRTEEN the represenpetition to termiRoad, Suite 2-9 EXCEPT THE WEST FOUR (4) FEET OF THE NORTH NINETY FEET THEREOF, tative, or both, on(90) nate to the Circuit Glenview,(1/4)Illinois IN UNTZ SUBDIVISION, A PART OF THE SOUTHWEST OF or before January QUARTER Clerk of the Ogle 60025 SECTION 3, IN TOWNSHIP 23 NORTH,4,RANGE 10if EAST THE FOURTH 2026, or, mail- OF County Court.

(847)729-3300 PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN; SITUATED IN THE OFa OREGON-NASHUA, ingTOWNSHIP or delivery of Claims against the THE COUNTY OF OGLE AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. notice from the I3268924 estate may be filed 4, 11, 18, 2025 16-03-351-002 IL 61061 P.I.N.: representative is Jul. inCommonly the officeknown of the as: 605 Webster St , Oregon, First Lien Position; Judgment Amount $71,483.43 required by section Clerk, or with the Single Family Residence; IN ACCORDANCE AND (H-2), 765 ILCS 5/18-3 of the Prorepresentative, or WITH 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(H-1) 605/9(G)(5), bate ARE Act, HEREBY the dateNOTIFIED THAT THE both withinAND six765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), YOU PURCHASER THANin Athat MORTGAGEE, SHALL PAY stated nomonths from OF the THE PROPERTY OTHER THE ASSESSMENTS AND LEGAL FEES REQUIRED

BY SUBSECTIONS (g)(1) AND tice. Any claim not date of the first (g)(4) OF SECTION AND filed on or COURT before COSTS REQUIRED publication, no lat- 9 AND THE ASSESSMENTS SUBSECTION THE ILLINOIS CONDOMINIUM thatOF date is barred. erBYthan December (g-1) OF SECTION 18.5 PROPERTY ACT. Copies of a claim 20, 2025 and any Terms of Sale: CASH 10% down at the time of sale and the balance due within filed with the clerk claim not filed 24 hours the sale. All payments for themust amount bid shall be mailed or be in certified funds within thatof period to the Sheriff of Ogle County. delivered by the ispayable barred.

Copies person to with contact for information regarding this property is: claimant to the ofThe a claim filed LLC, and 1771 West Diehl Road, Sales Department representative the clerk must be- at Diaz Anselmo & Associates, Suite 120, Naperville, IL 60563, (630) 453-6960. bidding instructions, visit to the For attorney mailed or delivered towww.dallegal.com the representa- 24 hours prior to sale. within 10 days afThisand communication debthas and been any information obtained ter a it tive to the at- is an attempt to collect that purpose. will be used filed. torney withinfor ten Diaz Anselmo & Associates, LLC 1771 West Diehl Road, Suite E-filing is now 120 days after it has Naperville, 8190-954843 mandatory for docbeen filed. IL 60563 (630) 453-6960 midwestpleadings@dallegal.com Forreston Journal Jun. 20, uments 27, Jul. 4, 954843 in 2025 civil casKelly L. Flessner es with limited exAttorney for emptions. To e-file, Executor you must first crePrepared by: ate an account Kelly L. Flessner with an e-filing serEhrmann Gehlbach Purchaser of Assignee Dated: 6/10/2025 CASE NUMBER: 2025TX22 Dennis Mumford; LEGAL NOTICES Debbbi Mumford; City of Polo; Occupants; Ogle County Claimants, Clerk; Judgment Creditors and Decree Creditors, if any of the above described as “unknown owners” “Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots” June 20, 27, July 4, 2025

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E-filing is now mandatory for documents in civil cases with limited exemptions. To e-file, LEGALmust NOTICES you 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 additional need help or have trouble e-filing, visit http://www.illinois courts.gov/FAQ/ gethelp.asp.

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BOARD OF APPEALS HEARING Public notice is hereby given to all persons in the City LEGALPolo NOTICES of that a Public Hearing will be held in front of the Zoning Board of Appeals at 6:00p.m. on Tuesday, July 15th, 2025 in the Polo City Council room, 118 North Franklin Avenue, Polo, Illinois to hear a request filed by Lee Ann Harn of 209 West Aplington Street, Polo, IL for a variance to place a six foot fence within two feet of the property line at 209 West Aplington Street, Polo, IL. This zoning change would be for Parcel ID 14-16-329-001, otherwise known as 209 West Mason Street, Polo, IL, Ogle County Illinois.

Sydney Bartelt, CMC City Clerk

LEGAL NOTICES POLO ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS HEARING Public notice is hereby given to all persons in the City of Polo that a Public Hearing will be held in front of the Zoning Board of Appeals at 5:45p.m. on Tuesday, July 15, 2025 in the Polo City Council room, 118 North Franklin Avenue, Polo, Illinois to review a proposed text amendment to the Polo of OrdiCode nances 152.087 B3 General Services.

Sydney Bartelt, City Clerk

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given by the LEGAL NOTICES Valley Forrestville School District #221, in the Counties of Ogle and Stephenson, State of Illinois, that the tentative budget for the 2025 – 2026 school year will be on file and conveniently available for inspection public by contacting the Forrestville Valley District Office at (815) 938-2036 from 8:00a.m.-3:00 p.m. each weekday the office is open from July 7, 2025 until September 17, 2025. Notice is further hereby given that a public hearing on said budget will be held at 6:30 p.m. on 17, September 2025 at Forreston Junior/Senior High School.

POLO ZONING BOARD OF July 4, 11, 2025 APPEALS HEARING Public notice is PUBLIC NOTICE July 4, 2025 Notice is hereby hereby given to all given persons in the City by the Advertise your Forrestville Valley of Polo that a July 4, 11, 2025 job openings here!

School District Public Hearing will 815-526-4645 #221, in the Counbe held in front of ties Ogle and the LEGALZoning NOTICES Board LEGAL NOTICES LEGALofNOTICES LEGAL NOTICES Stephenson, State of Appeals at of Illinois, that the 6:00p.m. on TuesIN THE CIRCUIT COURT tentative OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT budget day, 24-102028 July 15th, OGLE COUNTY, OREGON, ILLINOIS for the 2025 – 2026 2025 in the Polo FIRST NORTHERN CREDIT UNION PLAINTIFF, school year will be City Council room, vs. North Franklin on file and conve118 JOSHUA BELL; EMILY BELL; UNKNOWN AND NON-RECORD niently OWNERS available for Avenue, Polo, IlliCLAIMANTS; UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS DEFENDANTS public inspection nois to hear a reNO. 24 FC 49 NOTICE SHERIFF'Sthe SALE byOFcontacting quest filed by Lee Public Notice hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment Forrestville Valleyentered in the above Ann Harn of is 209 entitled matter on May 2, 2025; Brian R District VanVickle, Sheriff, Office at Ogle County Public West Aplington Safety Polo, Complex, 202 South 1st Street, Oregon, will on August 8, 2025 at (815) IL 61061, 938-2036 Street, IL for 10:00 AM, at Sheriff's Office, 202 South First Street, Oregon from 8:00a.m.-3:00 IL 61061, sell to the a variance to place bidder for ten percent (10%) at the time ofweekday sale and the balance within p.m. each ahighest six foot fence twenty-four (24) of hours, the following described premises situated in Ogle County, the office is open within two feet Illinois. from July 7, 2025 the property line at SaidWest sale shall be subject to general taxes, special assessments or special taxes until September 209 Aplinglevied against 1st Mortgages.

The subject 17, liens 2025.orNotice is ton Street, Polo,said IL. real estate and any prior property is change offered for sale without any representation as givto quality or quantity of further hereby This zoning title orbe recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. en that a public would for Parcel the sale being held and the purchaser tendering bid in certified funds, a hearing onsaid said IDUpon 14-16-329-001, receipt of Sale will be issued and/or a Certificate of Sale as required, which will budget will be held otherwise known entitle purchaser of said at 6:30 p.m.sale onby the Court. as 209 the West Ma- to a deed upon confirmation SaidStreet, propertyPolo, is legally described as follows: LOT SIX (6) AS September 17,DESIGNATED UPON son THEOgle FINALCounty PLAT OF HARVEST GLENN UNIT BEING A SUBDIVISION OF 2025 ONE, at Forreston IL, PART OF THE SOUTH HALF (1/2) OF SECTION 22, High TOWNSHIP 42 NORTH, Junior/Senior Illinois.

RANGE 1 EAST MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH School.

Sydney Bartelt,OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL SUBDIVISIONCMC IS RECORDED IN BOOK C OF PLATS ON PAGE 85 IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE OF OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS; IN THE COUNTY July SITUATED 4, 2025 City Clerk OF OGLE AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 112 Harvest Glenn Drive, Davis Junction, IL 61020 Permanent Index No.: 11-22-428-006 July 4, 11, 2025 Improvements: Single Family Residential The property will NOT be open for inspection prior to the sale and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

The judgment amount was $193,306.60. Prospective purchasers are admonished to check the court file and title records to verify this 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 SECTION 15-1701 (C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Bid Amount contact: Sale Clerk LOGS Legal Group LLP 2801 Lakeside Drive, Suite 207 Bannockburn, IL 60015 ILNOTICES@logs.com (847) 291-1717 First Northern Credit Union One of Plaintiff's Attorneys LOGS Legal Group LLP Attorney for Plaintiff 2801 Lakeside Drive, Suite 207 Bannockburn, IL 60015 (847) 291-1717 ILNOTICES@logs.com Randal S. Berg (6277119) Michael N. Burke (6291435) Christopher A. Cieniawa (6187452) Laura J. Anderson (6224385) Thomas Belczak (6193705) Debra Miller (6205477) Amy Aronson (6206512) THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT IF YOUR PERSONAL LIABILITY FOR THIS DEBT HAS BEEN EXTINGUISHED BY A DISCHARGE IN BANKRUPTCY OR BY AN ORDER GRANTING IN REM RELIEF FROM STAY, THIS NOTICE IS PROVIDED SOLELY TO FORECLOSE THE MORTGAGE REMAINING ON YOUR PROPERTY AND IS NOT AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT THE DISCHARGED PERSONAL OBLIGATION. 8190-955369 Forreston Journal Jul. 4, 11, 18, 2025 955369

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ember 2, 2022 311 South Prairie tificate No. Avenue, Polo, Illinois 1-000103 Legal Description d for General es of (year) or Property Index 1 No.: NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES 14-16-261-003 dALfor Special essment of This notice is to advise you that the nicipality) Special above property has been sold for delinessment mber quent taxes and that the period of rant Number redemption from the sale will expire on October 10, allment mber 2025.

The amount to reS PROPERTY deem is subject to increase at 6 S BEEN month intervals LD FOR from the date of LINQUENT sale and may be XES perty Locatedfurther increased if the purchaser at South Prairie the tax sale or his assignee pays any nue, subsequently aco, Illinois al Descriptioncruing taxes or assessProperty Indexspecial ments to redeem : the property from 16-261-003 s notice is tosubsequent forfeiise you that thetures or tax sales. ve property hasCheck with the AL NOTICES n sold for delin-county clerk as to nt taxes andthe exact amount the period ofyou owe before reCIRCUIT emption fromdeeming. sale will NOIS, FORexpireThis notice is also October 10,to advise you that aintiff, a petition has been 5. amount to re-filed for a Tax Deed MANTS, m is subjectwhich will transfer increase at 6title and the right to R-92-011-23 nth intervalspossession of this mbythe date given you: ofproperty if redempand may betion is not made on s in the aboveher increased eenth Judicial ifor before October purchaser you and otherat10, 2025. sale or hisThis matter is set dtax a temporary gnee pays anyfor hearing in the sequently ac-Circuit Court of ) County Ogle 2ng SW taxes 2020-1 orOgle County in cial assessthe south half Oregon, Illinois on nts to Plats redeem k A of on October 30, 2025 property fromat 9:00am with arings and grid sequent forfei-Judge Roe via m, West Zone and in s as or follows: tax sales.Zoom d ck degrees with 30 theCourtroom 302 87 nty may be 742 clerk (IL 2) as FAPtoYou at this amount 24exact minutes 29 present owe before re-hearing but your seconds East, ;ming. thence South right to redeem will s notice alsoalready have exway line, is 20.11 advise you that acre), more or pired at that time. etition has beenYOU ARE URGED dCounty for a Tax DeedTO REDEEM IMOgle ch TO 005will transferMEDIATELY and thepart rightoftoPREVENT LOSS NT That session of this Plat of which is OF PROPERTY perty redemp-Redemption f Ogleif County, can not made onbe made at any sis State Plane beforefactor October of time on or before bined 2025. corner of said October 10, 2025, sn matter is setby applying to the the northerly hearing in the theCounty Clerk of .96 feet to uit South Court 87ofOgle County, Illiuing eline,County 5.00 feet;innois at the Office gon, Illinois onof the County Clerk hence North 87 ober 30,line 2025 t of way of in Oregon, IL. 9:00am East withFor further inforseconds ge viamation es 35Roe minutes contact om es 29 and secondsinthe County clerk t (0.0037302 acre), ADDRESS: urtroom may be105 South 5th out sentof the at said thisStreet, Suite 104, defendants as Oregon, IL 61061 ring but your t THEREFORE, to redeem willTELEPHONE: ur adyappearance have ex-(815) 732-1110 udicial District, d at that time. P&N PROPERTIES, or URGED before INC U, on ARE ouREDEEM for the relief IM-Purchaser of DIATELY TOAssignee Ogle County, EVENT LOSSDated: 6/10/2025 PROPERTY CASE NUMBER: ENERAL emptionEMRY can2025TX22 60606 made at anyDennis Mumford; e on or beforeDebbbi Mumford; 2025 10, 955010 ober 2025,City of Polo; Occuapplying to thepants; Ogle County unty Clerk ofClerk; Claimants, e County, Illi-Judgment Credis at the Officetors and Decree he County ClerkCreditors, if any

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