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German Valley Days offers plenty of family fun
Festival taking place this weekend
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The 52nd annual German Valley Days Festival starts at 5 p.m. Friday, July 18, with bounce houses for kids, a Build Your Taco fundraiser by J&J, baseball and softball All-Star games and entertainment by the band Just 4 Fun. Activities begin at 7 a.m. Saturday, July 19, with a pancake breakfast and FHN health screenings at the German Valley Fire Station, 600 Church St.
At 8 a.m., the 5K/10K & Kids Fun Run begins, followed by a car show at 326 S. Bunker Hill Road, antique tractor show, basketball shooting contest, bags tournament, prize bingo, a performance by the band Grass Attack, pork chop dinner at the fire station and the presentation of the Most Valuable Person award and Lions Club awards at 6:30 p.m.
German Valley natives Braedon and Bailee Fyock will perform at 7:30 p.m., followed by fireworks over Lake Baalton.
Youth activities during the day include a pig scramble, kiddie tractor pull, coloring contest, petting zoo, face
painting, Wiffle Ball tournament, Big Bubble Times with Jason Kollum, Hacky Sack with Andy Linder, Little Miss & Mister Pageant and Panning for Gold.
The German Valley Historical Museum will open at 10 a.m. Saturday and reopen after the parade.
The Historical Society is sponsoring Trolley Tours on an authentic trolley visiting historical points of interest at 9:30, 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. on Saturday. Passengers may board at the museum, 805 Church St. Cost is $5.
A Community Worship Service is at 9:30 a.m. Sunday in Ben Miller Park.
Unique station wagon among gems at Reber Memorial Car Show
By EARLEEN HINTON ehinton@shawmedia.com
Bill and Joann Wagaman of Rockford brought their classic Vista Cruiser station wagon to the 34th annual Hib Reber Memorial Car Show in Byron the old-fashioned way.
They drove it.
“We drive it to all the shows. It’s not what you would call an absolute car show entry, but we have a lot of fun with it,” Bill said as he sat with Joann behind the tailgate of the 1965 Oldsmobile, the predecessor to vans and SUVs.
The classic station wagon proudly displayed its road-worn wear and tear from its days of carrying families across the U.S. Its spiffy, unique glass skylights located along each side of the roofline surely provided the best views of mountains and skies as families climbed inside for vacations.
“We’ve driven to Seattle, Reno,” Bill said.
The Wagamans bought the station wagon in 2004 and for 21 years have grown
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Miss Melinda would love for you to come learn about Colorful Nutrition. We will make MyPlate Bracelets, play Fruit & Veggie Bingo and enjoy a fruit parfait snack.
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Join us for free activities and games. A free
Bill and Joann Wagaman of Rockford sit behind their 1965 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser station wagon at the 34th annual Hib Reber Memorial Car Show on July 12 in Byron.
their collection of wagon-related materials that they bring to car shows.
“We had a 1950 Oldsmobile for 42 years,” Bill said. “We don’t buy cars, we marry them.”
The Vista Cruiser was one of the 100-plus vehicles displayed at the annual show at the United Church of Byron, 701 W. Second St.
Entries vied for 50 awards chosen by participant voting and included dash plaques for the first 200 entries. All proceeds from the show were donated to
Serenity Home & Hospice.
Entries included sleek race cars, sturdy trucks, vintage campers and other unique vehicles.
Another locally familiar station wagon was the 1957 Chevrolet that sat above Sam’s Drive-In before the popular restaurant closed two years ago.
Owner Jered Janeski of Rockford brought the car to Saturday’s show along with his other station wagon, a 1958 Chevrolet DelRay ambulance used at the Rockford Speedway.
hot dog lunch will be available at noon, followed by snow cones. Registration is required by calling 815-738-2742 by July 31.
Get SSET 4 School Through Aug. 2, Get SSET 4 School (Supplying Students Educational Tools 4 School) is collecting school supplies for free/reduced lunch students in Forrestville Valley School District 221. Bring new school supplies to Bertolet Memorial Library. Markers, glue, calculators, lunch bags, backpacks and more are needed to help
students start the school year off on the right track. Distribution will be in Forreston.
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Adult Books: “The Stellar Debut of Galactia MacFee” by Alexander McCall Smith (large print), “The Death Mask” by Iris Johansen, “A Mother’s Love” by Danielle Steel
Chapter Book: “Sea Otter Sunrise” by Mary Pope Osborne
Picture Book: “Every Monday Mabel” by Jashar Awan
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Chicago tribute band returns to Jamboree on July 25
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Chicago Tribute Anthology will return to the Mt. Morris Jamboree band shell stage at 7 p.m. Friday, July 25.
“The CTA brings to life the ‘Golden Age’ of Chicago by meticulously re-creating many of the great songs from the first 11 albums,” said Larry Ubben, a Jamboree organizer.
Band members include Tom Anderson, Paul Bata, Terry Geraci, Paul Mabin, Chuck Parrish, Reed Pauley, Dan Peters and John Springbrunn.
“Enjoy CTA live and experience all of these classic songs just the way you remember them,” Ubben said.
The band pays tribute to Chicago, the classic rock band that burst onto the music scene in April 1969.
“Born in the Midwest and infused with elements of jazz, blues and Latin influences, the first album by Chicago Transit Authority, or CTA as they were commonly known, went double platinum,” Ubben said.
Hits such as “Beginnings,” “Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?” and “Questions 67 and 68” propelled the band to popularity.
Chicago became a dominant force in popular music during the 1970s, produc-
ing at least one new album each year. This period was marked by the release of classic songs such as “Free,” “Saturday in the Park,” “Dialogue,” “Just You ‘n’ Me,” “Feelin’ Stronger Every Day,” “Call On Me” and “Old Days.”
Concessions for the two-hour Jamboree concert will be provided by St. James Lutheran Church, which will have brats, homemade barbecue, hot dogs, chips and an assortment of homemade pies. Proceeds will support local and global ministries that provide food, shelter and health care.
P.E.O. Chapter CU will serve brats, hot dogs, chips, soft drinks and water.
Just 4 Fun Ice Cream, Bill’s Famous Lemonade stand and popcorn provided by the Mt. Morris Senior & Community Center also be available.
All concessions start at 5 p.m.
“Ewe and Me Acres will have a fresh produce stand with a variety of fruits, vegetables, baked goods, jams, jellies and dog treats on the Campus along with other craft and plant vendors from 4 to 8 p.m.,” Ubben said.
Encore’s Art Gallery and the Mt. Morris Historical Museum are 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 historical Campus located two blocks south of Illinois Route 64 on Wesley Avenue and enjoy the free classic rock concert,” Ubben said.
To learn more about Chicago Tribute Authority, visit chicagotribute.net.
Grass Attack on July 18
Local band Grass Attack returns to the Mt. Morris Jamboree at 7 p.m. Friday, July 18.
The Mt. Morris Library will serve Italian sausages, hot dogs, chips and drinks starting at 5 p.m.
• Earleen Hinton contributed to this story.
Teen gets probation for threatening to ‘shoot up’ high school
By EARLEEN HINTON ehinton@shawmedia.com
An Oregon teenager was sentenced to 24 months probation Monday for threatening to “shoot up” Byron High School in November 2024.
Malakye Swanson, 18, pleaded guilty to the Class 4 felony offense of disorderly conduct (school threat) when he appeared in Ogle County Circuit Court with his attorney, Cassandra Hirth.
Swanson was charged in January with “knowingly” transmitting a threat of destruction of a school by saying he was “going to shoot up” Byron High School on or about Nov. 15, 2024.
On Monday, Hirth told Judge Anthony Peska that Swanson would plead guilty to the offense in exchange for a sentence of probation, negotiated
through a plea agreement with the Ogle County State’s Attorney’s Office.
“We have reached a resolution,” Hirth told Peska.
In exchange for a guilty plea, Swanson received 24 months probation with conditions that included finishing his high school education and participating with any counseling ordered by the probation department, Hirth said.
Ogle County Assistant State’s Attorney Allison Huntley agreed with the terms of the plea agreement.
Huntley told the court that Swanson drove by the high school in his pickup truck and through a microphone threatened to “shoot up” the school.
“Is there anything you would like to say?” Peska asked Swanson.
“Nope,” Swanson replied.
Peska agreed to the terms of the
plea agreement, but told Swanson he would have levied a much harsher sentence.
“I think when you threaten to ‘shoot
up’ a school you should spend some time in jail,” Peska told Swanson.
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Photo provided by Larry Ubben
The band Chicago Tribute Anthology will return to the Jamboree band shell stage July 27 for a two-hour performance as part of the Mt. Morris Jamboree Concert Series.
Pyfer and Muench boxes ripe with historical information
On Saturday, Kevin and I spent the morning sorting through another box of Ernie Pyfer archival information.
Ernie was raised in Polo and always was interested in the history of Polo and the surrounding area. He became an antiques dealer and caned chairs.
I took all my chairs that needed caning to him. By that time he lived in Freeport and his interests were everything old.
So the boxes that came to Polo reflect many things and many places. We find choice nuggets that will stay in our museum and add another piece to the puzzle of Polo.
His album of postcards had many old pictures of Polo that we did not have. We will leave those albums intact even if they have cards from other towns.
Some things will go to other towns
POLO HISTORY
Betty Obendorf
such as a souvenir program when President Ronald Reagan visited Dixon. We never know what we will find. It is always exciting to have a boxful from anyone.
His greeting card from Melody was a beautiful card of pansies and the message said, “I sure do miss seeing you at all the auctions and flea markets.” While that was nothing we needed to keep at the museum, it is now sitting in my house beside my summer display of flowers. I remember Ernie well and am enjoying the card.
On a free table, we are putting out assorted books, pictures and clothing
that someone might like. Ernie had many books about lamps that were interesting. Many things were placed on the free table during Town & Country Days. We try to find a home for everything.
Brad came in with another box of Muench memorabilia that was priceless. Several small boxes of old hosiery with pictures on the box. Those will go into the lighted cabinet of shoe displays from the shoe store.
We already have a great display of Poll Parrot memorabilia and this adds to it. Also with the hosiery was the old display rack. We have not put it together.
Brad gave us the hospital bill for the birth of Annabelle in 1928. Wouldn’t it be nice if a hospital room cost $5 a day nowadays? That is what it cost in 1928. The delivery room cost $7.50 and the nursery was $11.25. You
could have a baby for under $100.
We also are investigating the saddle that is in the basement at Aplington House. In the book where we write down donations of archival things, it simply states unknown saddle. We have a saddle that belonged to Dr. Curtis at the museum and it is labeled. Someone seems to think the saddle at the Aplington House belonged to Major Aplington.
I need to go through all the material in the files on Aplington and see if the horse came back with the saddle on it when they buried Major Aplington.
We always are looking for something and now it is information on the saddle. Ted and Kevin are helping solve this mystery.
• Betty Obendorf is a retired teacher and volunteer for the Polo Historical Society.
Autos replaced horses and buggies, prompting barns to be replaced by garages
OGLE COUNTY HISTORY
My grandmother Elizabeth Spurgeon was born in 1878 and lived 21 years before the first car traveled through Oregon.
Most homes in Oregon had small barns in the pre-auto period and hitching posts by the curb. Jones and Anderson operated the RockRiver Buggy Co.
The arrival of the automobile brought about the decline of the horse and buggy. Most of the townspeople sold or gave away their horses and buggies.
In the July 7, 1910, Republican newspaper, an ad read: “For sale, a fine heavy team with wagon and harness. Also wanted, a good two-passenger automobile.”
Barns that once housed horses were used for storing automobiles. The local lumber dealer promoting the construction of garages as replacements for barns placed the following ad in the June 11, 1919, Reporter newspaper:
“Housing your automobile in a barn is as unwise as hoarding money in a sock. To have an expensive,
Historical Society to meet July 28
The Ogle County Historical Society will have its monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. Monday, July 28. The meeting is at the carriage house annex building located behind (east of) the Nash House Museum at 111 N. Sixth St. in Oregon. All are welcome.
highly finished machine in a barn is bad business. The stable fumes will ruin the finish, eat the metal and rot the tires. You can’t afford to be without a garage.”
Transportation with both automobiles and horse-drawn vehicles occupied the streets and country roads in Ogle County. Since the automobile had a frightening effect on horses, their appearance created potentially dangerous situations.
In 1903, the Illinois General Assembly passed a law providing “whenever it shall appear that any horse driven or ridden by any person upon any streets, roads or highways is about to become frightened by the approach of any such automobile or vehicle, it shall be the duty of the person driving or conducting such automobile or vehicle to cause the same to come to a full stop until such horse or horses have passed.”
One citizen recalled meeting an auto from which the driver blew the horn upon nearing the horse and buggy, scaring the horse to the extent that it became uncontrollable. The result to the buggy driver was a bro-
ken jaw and facial lacerations requiring many stitches.
• Otto Dick is a retired teacher and has researched Ogle County history for several years.
Otto Dick
Photo provided by Otto Dick
This double hitching post was located at the Dr. Bunker home at 300 S. Third St. in Oregon.
Photos by Earleen Hinton
ABOVE: Jim Ross (Uncle Sam) and his wife, Connie (right), pose with Mark and Linda Downey and their “Beary Proud to be an American” decorated golf cart before the start of the seventh annual Grand Detour Golf Cart Parade on July 6. RIGHT: The seventh annual Grand Detour Golf Cart Parade takes place July 6.
Patriotic fun prevails despite rain at village’s golf cart parade
By EARLEEN HINTON ehinton@shawmedia.com
GRAND DETOUR – Jim Ross knew he had to up his game for the 2025 Grand Detour Golf Cart Parade. After all, last year’s event had a record-setting 70 entrants.
This year’s plan for Ross, who organizes and runs the event with the help of his wife, Connie, involved spiffy new “star spangled” attire and even his own homegrown goatee to complete his portrayal of Uncle Sam.
What he didn’t plan on was Mother Nature tossing a wet blanket on the planned Saturday evening event, forc-
ing a one-day delay to Sunday, July 6.
“We tried to get the word out when it poured yesterday,” Connie said. “We don’t have as many entries as last year, though.”
Thirty units still turned out to trek around the village of about 350 residents for the seventh annual event. Some came in tricked out golf carts, others in ATVs with red, white and blue ribbons. Some came in go-karts and bikes with red, white and blue tassles.
One entry pulled an impromptu bar band complete with drums and a guitar.
Connie even got in on the wardrobe fun this year wearing star-covered socks that paired very patriotically with
her red, white and blue attire.
The parade assembled in the parking lot of the John Deere Historic Site where Jim and Connie both perused the entries, chatting with the drivers and riders before the official start of the parade at 7 p.m.
Many Grand Detour residents not partaking in the event with a vehicle opted to watch the parade from their homes or moved chairs or blankets to the side of the streets in an attempt to catch candy from the entries.
Mark and Linda Downey, still the reigning Cart Couple (again unofficially), followed their 2024 entry of “Red, White and Moo” with “Beary Proud to
be an American.” Past entries for the Downeys have included “Red, Great White and Blue Shark” complete with big googly eyes and “Grand Detour Fire Quacker” with a big yellow duck plopped firmly on the roof.
This year the Downey’s 1987 Yamaha golf cart was decorated with plenty of color-themed Fourth of July options –and a lot of teddy bears.
Linda handed out Teddy Grahams along the parade route for that special “Downey touch.”
“We just like to have fun,” she said, laughing.
Sandi Wadsworth was this year’s honorary parade marshal.
MARCIA (ALLEN) BAUGOUS
Born: April 27, 1941
Died: July 2, 2025
Oregon, IL - Marcia (Allen) Baugous, age 84, an Oregon resident for most of her life, passed away on July 2nd, 2025. Marcia was the daughter of Lee and Gloria (Stevens) Allen. She was born on April 27th, 1941. On October 27th, 1978, Marcia married Don Baugous. They were married for over 40 years. After their retirement, they purchased an RV and spent the next 9 years having fun and seeing the country. Marcia is predeceased by her son,
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“But I am not going to stand in the way of this agreement.”
Under the agreement, Swanson was sentenced to 24 months proba -
Rick Haas, both of her parents, her brother, Dennis Allen, her husband, Don Baugous and most recently the family puppy, Daisy Duke. She is survived by her sister-in-law, Colleen Woods and her very special family members David, Becky, Jacob and Abigail Duke. The Duke family has always been there for both Don and Marcia. They both felt very fortunate and grateful to have them in their life. She also leaves behind her very best friend for over 60 years, Carol Maust of Houston, Texas. At Marcia’s request, she will be cremated and buried next to her husband, Don in Daysville Cemetery. Finch Funeral Home assisted with the arrangements. The memorial is to be decided at a later date. For those of you who want to send something, it can be sent in care of the family to Becky Duke, 310 Aldrin Street, Oregon Illinois, 61061.
tion with conditions that he “engage in a vocational training program and educational program or employment and provide proof he graduated from high school.”
He also was ordered to participate with any counseling and assessments recommended by the probation
North Carolina man identified in fatal skydiving accident
A 40-year-old North Carolina man has been identified as the person who died in a skydiving incident near Rochelle on July 9.
Brandon M. Schmidt of North Topsail Beach, North Carolina, was found with “significant injuries” after the accident, the Ogle County Sheriff’s Office confirmed in a news release July 11.
Ogle County deputies responded to a report of a skydiving incident involving an uncontrolled descent about 6:50 p.m. July 9 in the area of 8887 S. Route 251, Rochelle. Upon arrival, deputies found Schmidt, suffering from significant injuries, in the parking lot of the
department and not break any laws. Swanson’s sentencing order indicates he was sentenced under the First Offender Initiative Program that allows first-time felony offenders to avoid conviction if all the conditions are met during probation. Swanson also was ordered to pay
facility, Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle said. Schmidt was taken by the Rochelle Fire Department to Rochelle Community Hospital, where he later was pronounced dead.
A second skydiver involved in the incident was found at Koritz Field – Rochelle Municipal Airport and also was taken to Rochelle Community Hospital with minor injuries, VanVickle said.
A preliminary investigation indicates the two skydivers collided in midair, resulting in canopy collapses for both individuals. Reserve parachutes were deployed, but the collision led to the uncontrolled descent of one skydiver, the sheriff said.
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fines and court costs of $1,224 – payable at a rate of $200 a month.
Peska told Swanson to continue with any vocational training and stay employed.
“You have an overwhelming benefit here. Do not mess it up,” Peska told Swanson.
OGLE COUNTY FAIR OGLE COUNTY FAIR
Ready Go Dog Show (South End Of Grounds) 4:00 pm | 6:00 pm | 8:30 pm
4-H & Jr. Animals & Egg Class Check In (All Barns) 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
4-H Cloverbud Judging, Party & Graduation (Exhibit Building) 2:00 pm
4-H & Jr. Swine Weigh-In (Building A (swine barn)) 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
The Rhinestone Roper (South End Of Grounds) 5:00 pm | 7:30 pm
Wed 7-30-25
Gate Entrance Open
3:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Exhibit Building Open (Exhibit Building) 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Antique Tractor Parade (Perimeter of Grounds) 4:00 pm
4-H Bucket Calf Clinic (Building C (beef barn)) 5:00 pm
Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 6:30 pm Stock & Sanctioned Tractor Pulls
Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 6:30 pm Sanctioned Truck & Tractor Pulls
GRANDSTAND EVENTS
T & A Bucking Bulls
Friday August 1, 2025 Show Time - 7:00 pm
Bulls/Broncs/Barrels/Mutton Mutton Busting (ages 8 or under) starts at 6:30.
ROBBO’S EXTREME DERBY PROMOTIONS”
Harlan Holm Derby Show
Saturday, August 2, 2025 Show Time = 6:30 pm
Come early to watch the Kids Power Wheel Derby starting at 6:00 pm
July 7-11
Warranty deeds
Roger L Arndt to Dawn R Furman, 953 N. 11th St., Rochelle, $108,000.
Tracy Export Inc to Brandon Pemberton and Kristen Pemberton, one parcel in Pine Creek Township: 15-36-400-006, $400,000.
James C Ross and Connie M Ross to Chad V Coffey and Michelle A Coffey, 3622 W. Rock St., Dixon, $183,000.
Laura Kasper, Laura Dorta Kasper and Laura Kasper Dorta to Juan C Diaz and Sandra Reve Diaz, 2673 N. Lynnville Court, Lindenwood, $247,000.
Tj Wagner to Tim Dobbeke and Amber Dobbeke, 7661 N. Stillman Road, Stillman Valley, $256,800.
Derek Wheeler to Kip Norup and Kathryn Norup, one parcel in Marion Township: 10-08-100-012, $129,360.
Larry Ratledge and Bernice Ratledge to Linden Petre and Krystal Petre, 9746 W. Penn Corner Road, Polo, $360,000.
Armande N Vasilopoulos to Miguel Garcia Vazquez and Beatris Esparza, 215 Irene Ave., Rochelle, $137,000.
Mark Bertagni to Raymond A West and Deborah Ann West, 1988 S. Chana Road,
Chana, $279,995.
Robert B Workman to Marshall Basler, 826 N. 11th St., Rochelle, $158,500.
Hre Builders LLC to Michael T Challand and Kimberly A Challand, 651 S. Regulators St., Rochelle, $327,500.
Justin Mcbride to Ernest Daugherty and Janet Daugherty, one parcel in Flagg Township: 24-08-302-012, $28,000.
Justin Zell and Crystal Zell to Patrick J Meadows and Jill A Meadows, 4977 N. Mt. Vernon Road, Forreston, $245,000.
Justin Zell and Crystal Zell to Patrick J Meadows and Jill A Meadows, 4986 N. Mt. Vernon Road, Forreston, $7,500.
Javier Orozco to Kevin Howard and Deborah Howard, one parcel in Flagg Township: 24-20-202-003, $40,000.
Rafael J Valencia to Kathleen S Powell, 815 W. 10th Ave., Rochelle, $143,000.
Grace K Timm to Amber Carmody, 310 N. 3rd St., Oregon, $220,000.
Joshua J Fransen to Hannah M Fransen and Roderick L Crawford Jr, 108 S. Broadway St., Baileyville, $95,000.
Daniel C Wiemken and Hope M Wiemken to Trevin Woodin, 311 W. Aplington St., Polo, $150,000.
James Mcguire and Kathleen Mcguire to
Donald Havell and Carol Havell, 2493 W. Mud Creek Road, Mt. Morris, $267,900.
Curtis M Davids to Paul M Homman and Tammy J Homman, 10604 N. Triumph Road, Leaf River, $83,000.
Quit claim deeds
Linda K Campbell to Keith D Synder and Patricia G Snyder, 701 Plum Court, Dixon, $0.
Joshua M Wolfe to Kimberly A Wolfe, 3 E. First St., Mt. Morris, $0.
Charles B Owen to Kathy J Owen, 322 1st Light Drive, Stillman Valley, $0.
James P O’connor to O’connor Trading LLC, O’connor Trading LLC and Parula Cafe LLC, 112-114 E. Mason St., Polo, $0.
Trustees deeds
Robert Wayne Copeland, trustee, and Karen Ruth Copeland, trustee, to Robert D Carpenter and Marlys A Carpenter, 505 W Fieldstone, Mt. Morris, $230,000.
Terry L Travis, trustee, Harry A Travis Irrevocable Standby Tr0830013 and Martha R Travis Irrevocable Standby Tr0830014 to Daniel E Luepkes, 4986 N. Mt. Vernon Road, Forreston, $300,000.
Terry D Greenfield, trustee, and Denise L Greenfield Tr to Terry Greenfield, trustee, and
Denise Greenfield Family Tr, one parcel in Lafayette Township: 23-04-200-010, $0. Alojzy Czaplinski, trustee, Ewa M Czaplinski, trustee, Eva Czaplinski, and Czaplinski Home Tr1 to Mary M Bernardin, 1066 Meadow Lane, Rochelle, $252,000
Terry Blue, trustee, Carolyn M Wetzel Tr, Ronald L Wetzel, trustee, and Wayne E Wetzel Residuary Tr to Gary Wetzel, one parcel in Lafayette Township: 23-18-400001, $440,000.
Barbara L Adams, trustee, and Kevin L & Barbara L Adams Decl Tr to Grace K Timm, 6710 E. Woodland Drive, Stillman Valley, $270,000.
Perry W Byers, trustee, and Carol A Byers Tr to Shane H Bautch and Tiffany E Bautch, 641 Harvest Drive, Byron, $356,000.
Deeds in trust
Mary F Miller and Scott P Miller to Mary F Miller, trustee, Scott P Miller, trustee, and Mary F Miller Tr, 9497 E. Scott Road, Stillman Valley, $0.
James T O’connor to James P O’connor, trustee, and James P O’connor Tr1, 415 E. Dixon St., Polo, $0.
Source: Ogle County Recorder’s Office
Joseph (left) and Michael Ring talk about their working relationship at their shop in Oregon on June 3. “One of the things that we’ve figured out to make things functional is that you have to have a lot of aligned incentives and understand how different people have different goals. If you have someone who’s pretty close to that, then I think it works better,” Michael said.
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OREGON — Growing up among the farms and woods east of Oregon, Michael and Joseph Ring had a pretty big playground. There was no shortage of places to play as they’d run and roam through the countryside, exploring nature’s nooks and crannies, making forts, and learning to appreciate all that the land had to offer.
Today, they’re still appreciating it, but in a different way.
The twin brothers raise Angus and Gelbvieh cattle from conception to market on rented land in Ogle County and sell the meat as Ring Brothers Beef. They also grow and raise crops, both for feed and sale, and have turned their talent for land management and equip-
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ment repair into a business, Nashua Ventures.
For Michael and Joseph, growth — not only in the land, but personally and professionally too — is a big part of their lives. So too is having agency in what they do: taking initiative, taking control and making their own choices. And it’s all built on a strong foundation, one they’ve each built with their families, with seven children between them. Their hope is that one day they’ll follow in their footsteps and into the field, tapping into their own talents to carry on the family farming tradition.
Joseph and Michael represent the fourth generation of cattle farmers in their family, and through the years have built a bond that could only come from the closeness of family. It’s a brotherly bond that’s served them well.
“We understand each other’s motivations quite a bit, and that is something that we’ve concentrated on in the past with different relationships in business that we’ve had, whether it’s partnerships with family or other outside deals,” Michael said. “One of the things that we’ve figured out: To make things functional, you have to have a lot of aligned incentives and understand how different people have different goals. If you have someone who’s pretty close to that, then I think it works better.”
The time the Rings spent growing up together, with their parents allowing them time to be left to their own devices, helped shape their drive to be successful in business.
“It’s taking the things that I have talent for and finding a market for them,” Joseph said. “Some of them aren’t terribly marketable, but some of them are, and I’m interested in being profitable in whatever pursuits I’m in. Finding that product market fit has been a big part of it — that and being able to do it with my family and friends.”
It also helps to get an early start. For the Rings, that meant raising cows when they were 6 years old.
The Ring’s grandfather, Roger Nordman, bought three head one day, keeping one for himself and gifting the other two
When Joseph and Michael’s grandfather gifted them two head of cattle, he wound up having a steak in his grandson’s future. Roger Nordman started the brothers out on their road to the pasture by giving them the cows to take care of when they were still in grade school. The two would turn that early experience with responsibility into their own herd, and eventually their own cattle operation, Ring Brothers Beef.
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to the twin grandsons. The cows were solely their responsibility — feeding and fattening them up, caring for them — and that served as a catalyst for a growing herd, paving the way for their future raising cattle. For a couple of grade-schoolers, it was a learning experience that added another building block on a firm foundation their family had already built for them, and one that Michael remembers “as clear as day,”
“It was one of those things where I felt a sense of responsibility,” Michael recalled. “It’s something that’s really common in ag, where responsibility at a young age is something that is just assumed to start being given to young kids. I think there are a lot of things around that you have to keep track of. You can only give kids what they can handle. Now we have this cow, and every day we’re going take the wagon and go to the hay barn and you’re going to fill it and you’re going to put it in their bunk.
As the brothers grew, so too did their responsibili-
ties, including property maintenance by the time they were in their teens. By then, the Rings were living with their aunt and uncle and their children after their parents died when they were young.
The twins rented ground for their growing herd when they were 15. Said Joseph: “We wanted to be able to manage it on our own, and we’ve continued to rent more land and build our cow herd in that way”
— and it’s a good thing the brothers got an early start, he added: “Cattle are so capital intensive now, that I’m glad we started when we did. It would be very hard to get into it now.”
Of the two breeds they raise, Joseph puts his focus toward Angus and Michael on Gelbvieh. Their calves are grass fed until weaning and finished on grain to facilitate a high-quality beef taste.
Their experience growing up on a family farm proved invaluable, and the brothers have carried
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“We had this product that we were either going to lose a bunch of money on, or add value to,” Joseph said. “We aren’t people who sit idly by and let the world happen
to us, and we try to have a lot of agency in the things that we do, so we just said: ‘What are we going to do about this?’”
Expanding their business
footprint to other farms, the Rings started Nashua Ventures in 2024 to help farmers with tasks such as land clearing, driveway mainte-
• See BROTHERS on next page what they’ve learned with them as they raise their own families, including the lessons their grandfather taught them. Taking a page from their grandfather’s book, Michael put his young children in charge of raising their own chickens.
“Now you have this thing that you get to do, and you get to feel that responsibility that you need to fill that obligation. You also get to feel the pride in that,” Michael said. “I think it’s really important to start that at a young age, even if it’s not a cow.”
They may be just chickens today, but they’ll be memories and valuable lessons tomorrow.
“Kids are learning from you, and you’re being an example for them,” Michael said. “You feel a lot of responsibility around that. If you can work up into things like that, it gives you all of those practical skills for how to think about working in groups, developing as a person and dealing with conflict and all kinds of other things.”
One of the challenges they had to deal with was a global pandemic — but getting through the economic effects of the coronavirus pandemic in 2020 proved to be another opportunity for sibling teamwork. At the time, slaughter plants were shutting down due to safety restrictions, and shipments of livestock stalled. Not one head that was ready to go to market was shipped out for a twomonth period; normally, cattle would have been shipped out every week or two by the semi load, Michael said.
As the disruptions put a financial pinch on the market, they managed to find processors and began Ring Brothers Beef to sell quarters and halves, first through Facebook and by word of mouth, and then on their own website (ringbrothersbeef.com) where they sell ground beef, steaks, sirloin tip roast and beef sticks, and even their own business apparel. Items are available for delivery or pickup at the farm.
Getting into the meat business when they did came during a rise in demand for dry-aged beef, which helped them turn an economic downturn right-side up again.
nance, equipment repair, gravel hauling, snow plowing and heavy fence line clean up. The Nashua name comes from the former Ogle County township that part of the Rings’ land is on (Nashua merged with Oregon Township in 1995).
Joseph also owns Ring DJ Service, emceeing several wedding receptions in the area. He also ran for Oregon Township Road Commissioner in 2024, but lost the close contest on the counting of mail-in ballots after Election Day.
“I think that a lot of the things that we do are designed around lifestyle, and being able to have an area where we can raise our families in and can foster community in the next circle out with our friends and neighbors,” Michael said. “That’s how we think about a lot of things, having a certain amount of agency about the way that we choose what to work on, intentionally, to design those things. If we’re able to work in areas that allow us some degree of freedom in that, then we can prioritize those things and manage our time.”
Diligence and determination, faith in their abilities, planning and prioritizing, and a firm family foundation: The journey from the brothers’ budding bovine business as children to their own cattle operation as adults is one that’s been full of choices for the Rings, with
each decision they make focusing on the future and on the big picture — and with the family’s budding young poultry producers already waiting in the wings, the future of farming is likely to have members of the
Ring family in the picture for years to come. n
Shaw Media reporter Cody Cutter can be reached at 815-632-2532 or ccutter@shawmedia.com.
Find Ring Brothers Beef and Nashua Ventures on Facebook, or go to ringbrothersbeef.com to learn more about Joseph and Michael Ring’s cattle operation in rural Oregon and to shop for meat at its online store.
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24-102028 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, OREGON, I LL INOIS 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 SHE RIFF'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 tende ring said bid in certified funds, a receipt of Sale will be iss ued 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
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, IL LINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF George E. Owen
Deceased Case No 2025 PR 39 INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION PUBL ICATION NOTICE TO: [x] CREDITORS, CLAIMANTS [x] UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES
1. Notice is given of the death of George E Owen who died on September 2, 2022 a resident of Oregon, Illinois.
2. The Representative for the Estate is:
1. Notice is given of the death of George E Owen who died on September 2, 2022 a resident of Oregon, Illinois.
2. The Representative for the Estate is: Roseann Marie Owen 9136 S Troy Avenue, Evergreen Park, IL 60805-1628
3. The attorney for the estate is: Jack C. Slingerland, Slingerland & Clark PC 499 E. State Str eet Sycamore, IL 60178
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4. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before January 12, 2026. Claims against the estate may be filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court, 106 South 5th Street, 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 Repres entative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.
5. On June 30, 2025, an Order Admitting the Will to Probate and/or Appointing the Representative was entered.
6. Within 42 days after the effective date of the original Order Admitting the Will to Probate, you may file a petition with the Court to require proof of the validity of the Will as provided under Section 6-21 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/6-21).
contest the validity of the Will as provided in Section 8-1 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/8-1).
8. The estate will be administrated without Court supervision unless an interested party terminate s independent supervision administration by filing a petition to terminate under Section 28-4 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/28-4).
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5. On June 30, 2025, an Order Admitting the Will to Probate and/or Appointing the Representative was entered.
7. Within 6 months after the effective date of the Order Admitting the Will to Probate, you may file a petition with the Court to contest the validity of the Will as provided in Section 8-1 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/8-1).
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIF TTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OG LE COUNT Y, ILLINOIS
Roseann Marie Owen 9136 S Troy Avenue, Evergreen Park, IL 60805-1628
3. The attorney for the estate is: Jack C. Slingerland, Slingerland & Clark PC
499 E. State Str eet Sycamore, IL 60178
4. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before January 12, 2026. Claims against the estate may be filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court, 106 South 5th Street, 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 Repres entative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.
6. Within 42 days after the effective date of the original Order Admitting the Will to Probate, you may file a petition with the Court to require proof of the validity of the Will as provided under Section 6-21 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/6-21).
8. The estate will be administrated without Court supervision unless an interested party terminate s independent supervision administration by filing a petition to terminate under Section 28-4 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/28-4).
THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, Pla intiff, v. MAC'S CONVENIENCE STORES, LLC, CIRCLE K STORES LLC, AND UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, generally, Defendants. Case No. 2025ED5 Condemnation Parcel 21123014 TE Job No.R-92-011-23
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF O GLE FRANCISCA HUERAMO, Petitioner, v. MAURO HUERAMO, Respondent 2025DC31
NOTICE BY PUBL ICATION TO: ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, Mauro Hueramo
riage, to award sole parenting time of the parties' minor children to the Petitioner, allocating sole significant decision-making of the parties' minor children to the Petitioner, and other relief. NOW THEREFORE, unless you, all whom it may concern, Mauro Hueramo, file your Answer to said Petition in said suit, or otherwise make your appearance herei n, in said Circuit Court of Ogle County, Illinois at the Ogle County Courthouse, in the City of Oregon, County of Ogle and State of Illinois, before August 21, 2025, a default may be entered against you at any time after that date and a judgment order entered in accordance with the prayer of said Petition
DATED at Rockford, Illinois, this 9th day of July, 2025.
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As sumed Name Publication Notice Public Notice is hereby given that on July 10, 2025, a certificate was filed in the Ogle County Clerk's Office setting forth the names and postoffice address of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as:
24-102028 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, OREGON, I LL INOIS 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 SHE RIFF'S SALE
As sumed Name Publication Notice Public Notice is hereby given that on July 10, 2025, a certificate was filed in the Ogle County Clerk's Office setting forth the names and postoffice address of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as: Cap Free Capital loca ted at 502 S 7th St Oregon, IL 61061 Dated July 10, 2025.
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Laura J. Cook Ogle County Clerk
July 18, 25, Aug. 1, 2025
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
OG LE COUNT Y106 SOUTH 5TH STREET, OREGON, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF Phillip Joseph Schneeberger, DECEASE D. 25 PR 23
JURY DEMAND NOTICE BY PUBLICATION
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The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you: UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants in the aboveentitled suit, that the said suit has been commenced in the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit Court of Ogle County, Illinois, by the Plaintiff against you and other defendants, praying for the acquisition of a fee simple interes t and a temporary easement for construction purposes to the premises describe to-wit: Owner Mac's Convenience Stores, LLC Route FAP 742 (IL 2) FAP 553 (IL 72) County Ogle Job No. R-92-011-23 Parcel No. 21123014TE P.I.N. No. 05-32-152-019
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4. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before January 12, 2026. Claims against the estate may be filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court, 106 South 5th Street, 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 Repres entative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.
5. On June 30, 2025, an Order Admitting the Will to Probate and/or Appointing the Representative was entered.
6. Within 42 days after the effective date of the original Order Admitting the Will to Probate, you may file a petition with the Court to require proof of the validity of the Will as provided under Section 6-21 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/6-21).
7. Within 6 months after the effective date of the Order Admitting the Will to Probate, you may file a petition with the Court to contest the validity of the Will as provided in Section 8-1 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/8-1).
8. The estate will be administrated without Court supervision unless an interested party terminate s independent supervision administration by filing a petition to terminate under Section 28-4 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/28-4).
EASEMENT That part of Lots 7 and 8 in Block 35 of the Plat of Byron, the Plat of which is recorded in Book A of Plats on Page 156 in the Recorder's Office of Ogle County, Illinois, with bearings and grid distances referenced to the Illinois State Plane Coordinate System, West Zone NAD 83 (2011 ADJ), with a combined factor of 0.99999459; described as follows: Beginning at the southeast corner of said Lot 7 in said Block 35; thence South 87 degrees 35 minutes 19 seconds West on the northerly right of way line of FAP 742 (IL 2) FAP 553 (IL 72), a distan ce of 33.92 feet to the southeasterly corner of a tract of land described in the Order Vesting Title as recorded on March 4, 2005 as Document Number 200502027 in the Recorder's Office of Ogle County, Illinois; thence North 35 degrees 56 minutes 08 seconds West on an easterly line of said premises so conveyed, 16.93 feet to an easterly corner of said premises so conveyed; thence North 20 degrees 06 minutes 36 seconds West on an easterly line of premises so conveyed, 6.46 fee t; thence North 88 degrees 05 minutes 19 seconds East, 3.63 feet; thence South 40 degrees 05 minutes 11 seconds East, 15.95 feet; thence North 87 degrees 38 minutes 53 seconds East, 47.00 feet; thence South 02 degrees 21 minutes 07 seconds East, 7.56 feet to said northerly right of way line of FAP 742 (IL 2) FAP 553 (IL 72); thence South 87 degrees 35 minutes 19 seconds West on said northerly right of way line, 15.13 feet to the Point of Beginning, containing 466 square feet (0.0107 acre), more or less (area based on ground distances).
5. On June 30, 2025, an Order Admitting the Will to Probate and/or Appointing the Representative was entered.
7. Within 6 months after the effective date of the Order Admitting the Will to Probate, you may file a petition with the Court to contest the validity of the Will as provided in Section 8-1 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/8-1).
July 11, 18, 25, 2025
And for such other relief prayed, that summons was duly issued out of the said Fifteenth Judici al Circuit Court against the above-captioned defendants as provided by law, and that the said suit is now pending, NOW THEREFORE , UNLESS YOU, the above Defendants file or otherwise make your appearance herein, in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court, Fiftee nth Judicial District, Ogle County Courthouse, 106 S. 5th Street, Oregon, Illinois 61061, on or before AUGUST 11, 2025, a trial may be held and a judgment taken against you for the relief aske d in the complaint.
Kimberly A Stahl Clerk of the 15th Judicial Circuit Court, Oregon, Ogle County, Illinois
CHRISTOP HER J. MURDOCH SPECIAL ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL
6. Within 42 days after the effective date of the original Order Admitting the Will to Probate, you may file a petition with the Court to require proof of the validity of the Will as provided under Section 6-21 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/6-21).
7. Within 6 months after the effective date of the Order Admitting the Will to Probate, you file etiti
8. The estate will be administrated without Court supervision unless an interested party terminate s independent supervision administration by filing a petition to terminate under Section 28-4 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/28-4).
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July 11, 18, 25, 2025
Zachary Townsend #6307195
405 W State St Rockford, IL 61101 zt@prolegalcare. com
(815) 200-8802
Cap Free Capital loca ted at 502 S 7th St Oregon, IL 61061 Dated July 10, 2025.
Laura J. Cook
July 18, 25, Aug 1, 2025
Laura J. Cook Ogle County Clerk
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.
July 18, 25, Aug. 1, 2025
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 tende ring said bid in certified funds, a receipt of Sale will be iss ued and/or a Certificate of Sale as required, which will entitle the purchaser to a deed upon confirmation of said sale by the Court.
Said property is legally described as follows: LOT SIX (6) AS DESI GNATED UPON THE FINAL PLAT OF HARVEST GLENN UNIT ONE, BEING A SUBDI VISION OF PART OF THE SOUTH HALF (1/2) OF SECTION 22, TOWNSHIP 42 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERI DIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK C OF PLATS ON PAGE 85 IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE OF OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY 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
Improvements: Single Family Reside ntial
The property will NOT be open for inspection prior to the sale and Plaintiff makes no repres entation as to the condition of the property
STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF O GLE FRANCISCA HUERAMO, Petitioner, v. MAURO HUERAMO, Respondent 2025DC31 NOTICE BY PUBL ICATION TO: ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, Mauro Hueramo TAKE NOTICE that a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage has been filed in the Circuit Court of Ogle County, Illinois on April 29, 2025, praying for the Court to grant the dissolution of marriage, to award sole parenting time of the parties' minor children to the Petitioner, allocating sole significant decision-making of the parties' minor children to the Petitioner, and other relief. NOW THEREFORE, unless you, all whom it may concern, Mauro Hueramo, file your Answer to said Petition in said suit, or otherwise make your appearance herei n, in said Circuit Court of Ogle County, Illinois at the Ogle County Courthouse, in the City of Oregon, County of Ogle and State of Illinois, before August 21, 2025, a default may be entered against you at any time after that date and a judgment order entered in accordance with the prayer of said Petition DATED at Rockford, Illinois, this 9th day of July, 2025. PRO LEGAL CARE LLC
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 Lakesi de Drive, Suite 207 Bannockburn, IL 60015 ILNOTICES@logs.com (847) 291-1717
First Northern Credit Union
Zachary Townsend #6307195 405 W State St Rockford, IL 61101 zt@prolegalcare. com (815) 200-8802 July 18, 25, Aug 1, 2025
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) Michae l N. Burke (6291435)
Christopher A. Cieniawa (6187452) Laura J. Anderson (6224385) Thomas Belcz ak (6193705) Debra Miller (6205477) Amy Aronson (6206512)
TAKE NOTICE that a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage has been filed in the Circuit Court of Ogle County, Illinois on April 29, 2025, praying for the Court to grant the dissolution of marriage, to award sole parenting time of the parties' minor children to the Petitioner, allocating sole significant decision-making of the parties' minor children to the Petitioner, and other relief. NOW THEREFORE, unless you, all whom it may concern, Mauro Hueramo, file your Answer to said Petition in said suit, or otherwise make your appearance herei n, in said Circuit Court of Ogle County, Illinois at the Ogle County Courthouse, in the City of Oregon, County of Ogle and State of Illinois, before August 21, 2025, a default may be entered against you at any time after that date and a judgment order entered in accordance with the prayer of said Petition
THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLE CT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPO SE. 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
DATED at Rockford, Illinois, this 9th day of July, 2025. PRO LEGAL CARE LLC
Zachary Townsend #6307195 405 W State St Rockford, IL 61101 zt@prolegalcare. com (815) 200-8802
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Notice is given to creditors of the death of the above named decedent. Letters of office were issued to Phillip W Schneeberger, 641 South Stewart Ave nue, Lombard, Illinois 60148, as Independent Executor, whose attorney of record is Martin J Fogarty, Heartland Law Firm, 1545 Waukegan Road, Suite 2-9, Glenview, Illinois 60025. The estate will be administered without court supervision, unless under section 5/28-4 of the Probate Act (Ill. Compiled Stat 1992, Ch. 755, par 5/28-4) any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the clerk. Claims against the estate may be filed with the clerk or with the representative, or both, on or before January 4, 2026, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by section 5/18-3 of the Probate Act, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been
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hneeberger, ECEASE D. 25 PR 23 otice is given to editors of the h of the above ed decedent. tters of office re issued to Phillip W Schneerger, 641 South Stewart Ave nue, bard, Illinois 60148, as IndepenExecutor, ose attorney of rd is Martin J Fogarty, Heartland Firm, 1545 ukegan Road, e 2-9, Glenw, Illinois 60025. estate will be ministered withcourt supervision, unless under ction 5/28-4 of Probate Act (Ill. Compiled Stat 1992, Ch. 755, par 5/28-4) any interd person terminates indepenadministration any time by iling or delivera petition to rminate to the k. Claims against the tate may be filed the clerk or the represenative, or both, on before January 2026, or, if mailor delivery of a notice from the presentative is required by section 5/18-3 of the ProAct, the date ated in that noAny claim not on or before date is barred. Copies of a claim with the clerk must be mailed or livered by the aimant to the presentative and the attorney thin 10 days afit has been d.
4, 2026, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by section 5/18-3 of the Probate Act, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.
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Martin J Fogarty Heartland Law Firm (6201215) 1545 Waukegan Road, Suite 2-9 Glenview, Illinois 60025
(847)729-3300
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Jul. 4, 11, 18, 2025
NOTICE OF PUBLI C HEARING
The City of Polo, Illinois, will hold a Public Hearing on the 2025/26 Appropriation Ordinance on Monday, July 21, 2025 at 6:45p.m in the Polo City Hall Council Chambers, 118 N. 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 7, 2025 until its passage on July 21, 2025 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 Clerk
