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Ogle County sheriff announces reelection bid
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Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle has officially announced his intention to seek reelection in the upcoming election cycle.
VanVickle, a Republican, privately shared his decision with close supporters at a June fundraiser, then followed up with a formal public declaration on Monday.
“Over the past three terms, we have accomplished a tremendous amount, but there is still important work ahead,” VanVickle said in a news release.
VanVickle said major milestones reached during his tenure include:
• The implementation of a countywide law enforcement records system that brings all agencies onto a unified platform, sharing information and saving
tax dollars.
• Demonstrated proven leadership during numerous large-scale natural disasters and significant high-profile criminal cases.
• As the former president of the Illinois Sheriffs’ Association and current member of the Executive Board, he continues to represent law enforcement and the citizens of Ogle County on a state level.
• The acquisition of significant state and federal grant funding, securing nearly half a million dollars in equipment and staffing, without burdening local taxpayers.
“Fiscal responsibility has been a core principle of my administration,” VanVickle said. “These grant opportunities have allowed us to make critical investments in public safety at no cost to the residents of Ogle County.”
As the sheriff’s office continues to
evolve, VanVickle said personnel development remains a top priority.
With a wave of retirements and a notably young office, VanVickle plans to expand education and training initiatives. He also announced that grant funding has secured an additional investigator, ensuring the office continues to meet community needs.
“I’m excited about the future of this office,” VanVickle said. “We have an incredible group of committed and professional deputies, and we look forward to helping shape the next generation of law enforcement professionals in this county by remaining on the cutting edge of training, technology, and innovation. As I have said since my inaugural campaign –together, we will make the difference.”
The primary election will be March 17, 2026, with the general election set for Nov. 3, 2026.
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Sauerkraut Days
ABOVE LEFT: Kinley Fekman (right), 9, of Forreston, takes a minute to swallow a last bite of watermelon before winning one of the kids’ divisions at Sauerkraut Days in Forreston on Saturday. The watermelon-eating contest was just one of several events offered at the festival.
ABOVE RIGHT: Addison Schleich, Ryan Howell and Jeremy Whitehead were busy serving up sauerkraut with brats and hot dogs at the luncheon at Sauerkraut Days in Forreston on Saturday
LEFT: Zach Slick makes a splash in the dunk tank at Sauerkraut Days in Forreston on Saturday.
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‘Smashing’ success
The grandstands were packed Saturday for the ever-popular demolition
the
Photos by Earleen Hinton
TOP LEFT: Ethan Bocker of Forreston takes a hit in his car (51) in the Compact Heat during the Ogle County Fair demolition derby on Saturday. TOP RIGHT: The grandstand was packed Saturday for the demolition derby at the Ogle County Fair. ABOVE: Levi and Buddy Fortune, both of Sterling, celebrate after finishing first and second Saturday in the Compact Heat at the Ogle County Fair demolition derby. LEFT: Cooper Sasso of Garden Prairie races to a first-place finish in the kids power wagon sprint before the start of the demolition derby at the Ogle County Fair on Saturday.
derby at
Ogle County Fair in Oregon.
Interesting donations arrive amid cooler temps
I have had my daughter, Susan, with me for a few days, and we have been enjoying fresh garden produce and peaches from the peach trees in the south.
I made more peach pies, and we have savored the corn on the cob. Right now I am cooking fresh green beans with potatoes, onion and bacon.
I also got orange rolls from the farmer’s market in Polo, and Susan loved those. I enjoy cooking for guests.
Also, sitting out on the patio and visiting have been pleasant with the cooler weather. I have large butterflies at the Starfire phlox and zinnias. I keep telling them that I have left milkweed in the flower bed next to the store. I do not recall seeing it there last year, but maybe the milkweed knew more butterflies would be around this year.
I love all the black-eyed Susan that is blooming profusely that I brought
POLO HISTORY
from my grandparents’ farm in Olney, Illinois. I remember those hot, sultry days in southern Illinois when you could hardly stand the heat and there was no air conditioning. Now we sit in air-conditioned houses and complain.
Susan and I headed to the museum Saturday morning to see what was going on and we were surprised to see what had been brought in.
Allen Millhouse came in with pottery made by Iowa Kuehl, who was the art teacher in Polo for many years. Iowa saved everything and used it in some art class for Polo. I even had her for a teacher at Sauk Valley.
Susan was little when I was going to Sauk Valley to school, and she would stay in the preschool program while I was in class. One day, I came to pick her up, and they had finger-painted with chocolate pudding. They ate as much as went on the paper and loved it. I saved that piece of art until it had mildew on it and we had to throw it out. I still remember walking in and seeing her hands full of chocolate pudding. How those kids loved that art lesson!
Now I have to decide where to put those art pieces made by Iowa. I will have Kaci help me figure it out.
We really are running out of room at the museum. We also got a very old violin, but not the Stradivarius from the Dr. Burns family in Polo, however. I need to find out more about this violin of Robert Andrews.
Then came Ted with old pictures
and postcards to look at, and we spent another hour poring over Ted’s collection and making copies of what we did not have.
Someone also brought in an old German World War II hat that is very unique. I know it is not Polo, but it is something to have in our museum.
Well, I have just had my second dish of fresh green beans, bacon, potato and onion. Yum! I also look out and see some weeds that need to be taken care of near the milkweed, but maybe I do not want to disturb the milkweed.
There goes a big black butterfly. My, they do like the plants I have this year. Maybe it is better to just stay inside and watch from the window as I count the different kinds of butterflies I am seeing. They are beautiful.
• Betty Obendorf is a retired teacher and volunteer for the Polo Historical Society.
Chester Nash made many contributions to Ogle County
We have at the Ruby Nash Museum a wonderful painting of Chester Nash. Chester was the father of Ruby Nash. He taught in Ogle County public schools for 50 years. He built the Nash Home, now the Ogle County Historical Society.
Chester was born May 1, 1841, in Westernville, New York, and came to Ogle County in the spring of 1849 with his parents and siblings, settling on a farm near Davis Junction.
He enlisted in the Army on Aug. 31, 1863. The following year, he was captured carrying dispatches for Gen. Buford.
After a few days in the infamous Libby Prison in Richmond, he was sent to Belle Isle, paroled and exchanged on March 9, 1864.
After the war, Chester became a husband, father, inventor, manufacturer, foundry owner and an upstanding citizen. We have many of his things in the Ogle County museum, including his patents and other items. Chester played a very important part in the history of Oregon.
The Nash cultivator was invented by
Nash in 1882. The model of the cultivator was made by hand and submitted to the Government Patent Office.
The cultivator consisted of 18 pieces of wood, 14 of wrought iron, 32 of cast iron and weighed 300 pounds. One hundred were made by hand in Davis Junction.
Water power was turned on in his
new factory at Oregon on Jan. 12, 1883. Nash owned one-fifth of the water power produced by the dam.
Power to run the machinery in the factory was supplied by a cable from the dam raceway. There were several cables supplying power to various factories in the vicinity of the dam, including the piano factory.
Nash manufactured cultivators at the Oregon location for approximately 10 years. He then operated a machine shop until 1898.
Chester Nash and friends got a pair of matched cannons through the congressman around 1900. They were on a flat car at the siding down by the Rock River.
A bunch of fellows decided to apply dynamite and shoot them. Chet Nash heard this and stuffed the cannons with bricks, etc. They stuffed a keg of powder in one cannon and put a fuse in from the front end. It blew to pieces.
A 200-pound piece flew two blocks and landed east of the library. This 200pound piece is now located at Riverside Cemetery in Oregon.
So today, remember when you drive by the cannon at Riverside Cemetery, the Memorial Cannons at the courthouse and the Nash Historical Society Building, remember Chester Nash (1841-1921).
The Ogle County Historical Society is interested in upgrading this historic Chester Nash painting. The cost is $3,200 and donations to the Ogle County Historical Society for this project are appreciated.
Just remember his contribution to Oregon.
• Otto Dick is a retired teacher and has researched Ogle County history for several years.
Betty Obendorf
Otto Dick OGLE COUNTY HISTORY
Photo provided by Otto Dick
Chester Nash
Throttle thrill
Rock River Riders ascend 100-foot hill, compete at season’s final event
By EARLEEN HINTON ehinton@shawmedia.com
Motorcycles were on display and in action at the Rock River Riders Motorcycle Club’s hillclimb on Sunday.
The club is celebrating its 90th anniversary this year and also held a motorcycle show at its final event of the season.
The club grounds – home to hillclimbs since 1935 – are located on Pines Road between Oregon and Polo.
Riders from across the region took their best shots at climbing the 100-foot “hill” on their motorcycles, competing in a variety of class divi-
sions. Footage and the time spent to make it all the way to the top determined the winners of each division.
Sunday’s event was the second this year, following the very popular Father’s Day Hillclimb that was held June 15.
The club grounds are located across from the main entrance to White Pines State Park, 6719 W. Pines Road, between Oregon and Polo.
For more information on the Rock River Riders Motorcycle Club, visit the group’s Facebook page.
Photos by Earleen Hinton
TOP LEFT: A rider heads up the hill at the Rock River Riders Motorcycle Club’s hillclimb. The club is celebrating its 90th anniversary. TOP RIGHT: John Fawley of Des Moines, Iowa, clears the hill and hangs on to his run at the Rock River Riders Motorcycle Club’s hillclimb on Sunday. ABOVE: Riley Prebula, 10, of Polo, tries to climb the hill at the Rock River Riders Motorcycle Club’s hillclimb on Sunday. Prebula won two trophies in the youth division.
Rock Falls sisters square off at Ogle County demolition derby in tribute to late uncles
By EARLEEN HINTON ehinton@shawmedia.com
Two Rock Falls sisters squared off in the Young Gun heat at the Ogle County Fair’s demolition derby on Saturday night.
But for Abby and Aubree Boss, the competition meant much more than just a chance to win a trophy.
“I do it for my uncle who passed away,” said Abby, 17. “He was my dad’s brother.”
Abby, who is entering her senior year at Rock Falls High School, had “#82” on the side of her demo car as a tribute to Brock Boss, her late uncle, and brother to Brick Boss, Abby’s dad.
“That was [Brock’s] number,” Abby said after climbing out of her 1993 Lincoln demo car.
Abby drove her battered Lincoln to a fourth-place finish, one place behind her 12-year-old sister, Aubree, who said she was competing for her late uncle, Steven M. “Bubba” Cochran, the brother of Abby and Aubree’s mom, Tonya. He died July 24.
“I wasn’t going to drive, and then I decided to do it for Bubba,” said Aubree, who will be a seventh grader in the Montmorency School District.
Aubree’s co-pilot was her dad, Brick, while Abby’s friend Travis was along for the ride.
Aubree finished third after battling two other cars in the final minutes of the opening heat of the night.
With the bleachers filled to capacity, track officials for Robbo’s Extreme Derby Promotions LLC waved the green flag for the first heat of several planned for the evening.
The four cars crashed and crumped their way around the track until one was left running.
“You could tell the other two were working together, so we had to stick it out,” Brick said after the race.
Saturday night’s race was not the first for either girl, with both sitting behind the driver’s seat a couple of other times.
“Last time I was second,” said Abby. “I like the adrenaline rush.”
For Aubree, the competition is cathartic. “I can let my anger out on other people,” Aubree said, smiling.
Both drove 1993 Lincolns in Saturday’s race. Their numbers – 690 and 790 – mirrored their dad’s 590 when he races.
“We help build the cars,” said Abby. “We have a Dixon address, but we build the cars in Rock Falls.”
Abby said she enjoys the competition the derby brings. “People just need to quit making demo derbies about ‘bad blood,’” she said. “It should not be about
that. It should be about having fun.”
So, what does Abby drive when she’s not on the demo track? “Uh, what is it that I drive?” she asked her mom. “Oh yeah, a Chevy Impala.”
Photos by Earleen Hinton
ABOVE: Aubree Boss, 12, and her dad, Brick (blue car), crash into Abby Boss, 17, of Rock Falls, and her passenger, Travis, during the Young Gun heat at the Ogle County Fair’s demolition derby on Saturday. BELOW LEFT: Abby Boss (left) gives her sister Aubree a hug after the heat. BELOW
RIGHT: Aubree Boss and her dad, Brick, pose for a photo with their third-place trophy.
STENGEL
HARLAN EUGENE ROWLAND
Born: September 7, 1931 in Egan, IL
Died: July 30, 2025 in Byron, IL
Harlan “Hal” Rowland, lifelong Byron resident, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family Wednesday, July 30th in Serenity Home in Oregon at the age of 93. Born September 7, 1931 in Egan, IL the son of Helen (Sloggett) and Lloyd Rowland. Harlan was a 1951 graduate of Byron High School and an Army veteran. He was married to Dixie Lee Kilgore over 65 amazing years. He was employed in Data Management at Sundstrand and retired from there after 36 years of service. Harlan was a charter member of the Cornerstone Family Church (formerly the Baptist Church of Byron). He was a car enthusiast and enjoyed his car club. One of Harlan’s greatest joys was being surrounded by his family but his love for his wife Dixe was immeasurable. For the last 5
years as he’s watched her mind fade away, his love for her never wavering and still driving to see her 3 times a week.
Survived by his wife Dixie of Rockford, daughter Cynthia (Don) Renfro of Byron, daughter Kathleen (Terry) Myers of Monroe Center, son Jim Rowland of Byron, Daughter Donna (Brett) Richardson of Colorado and son Richard (Dana) Rowland of Nevada grandchildren Alex (Vanessa) Boomgarden, Abby Boomgarden, Raidyn Myers, Amanda (Zach) Wadas, Anna (Chris) Kusnierz, Angela Renfro, Tyler Rowland, Alana (Gavin) Rowland, Jon Rothmeyer, Sara Rothmeyer, Jenni Simpson, Jamie Simpson great grandchildren Reyna Rothmeyer, Feiya Rowland Donnie Wadas, Raven Kusnierz. Sisters June(Don) Carlson, Tricia Bauer and numerous nieces and nephews.
Predeceased by parents Lloyd Rowland, Helen (Sloggett) Bauer, Stepfather Roy Bauer, In laws James “Abe” and Ethel Kilgore, brothers Howard Rowland, Glenn Rowland, daughter Lisa Rothmeyer.
There will be a Celebration of Life on Thursday, August 7th from 4pm to 6pm in the Cornerstone Church Fellowship room, Byron.
Martha StenMt. Morris, away July at OSF Saint Hospital in
was born July in rural Ore(Jones) Aurand. August 28th, of Genoa, IL. member of
STENGEL
School, and Bible College. Factory in with Kable finally at Mt. Morris. at Leaf River helping to devoted to her talents to the condelight and joy in others. She found more to her the page.
AVOLENE MARTHA STENGEL
Leaf River Baptist Church.
Born: July 6, 1945
Died: July 7, 2025
Leaf River Baptist Church.
Avolene Martha Stengel, 80, of Mt. Morris, IL passed away July 7th, 2025, at OSF Saint Katharine Hospital in Dixon, IL.
She graduated from Dixon High School, and thereafter she attended Chicago Bible College. Avolene worked at the Garment Factory in Oregon, later finding employment with Kable Printing, the Dry Goods Store, and finally at Watt Publishing for 23 years in Mt. Morris. Though, she found true fulfillment serving as the pianist at Leaf River Baptist Church for 20-plus years, helping to spread the love of Christ.
Avolene was born July 6th, 1945, in rural Oregon, IL, to Edward and Barbara (Jones) Aurand. She married Larry Stengel on August 28th, 1982, and had one child, Heather, of Genoa, IL. Avolene was an active longtime member of
Avolene was passionate and devoted to her church, lending her musical talents to the congregation. She found great delight and joy in playing piano and singing for others. She found that playing from the heart meant more to her than playing what was written on the page.
A highlight in her life was her opportunity to travel to England after college with her church’s music group. She was glad to be able to share her love of music and Christ internationally.
She graduated from Dixon High School, and thereafter she attended Chicago Bible College. Avolene worked at the Garment Factory in Oregon, later finding employment with Kable Printing, the Dry Goods Store, and finally at Watt Publishing for 23 years in Mt. Morris. Though, she found true fulfillment serving as the pianist at Leaf River Baptist Church for 20-plus years, helping to spread the love of Christ.
Early in her marriage, she would enjoy joining her husband, Larry, for rides on their motorcycle throughout the countryside. Even later in life, she would find comfort in going for drives through nearby towns with her husband, where they would stop for meals and meet new people.
A highlight in her life was her opportunity to travel to England after college with her church’s music group. She was glad to be able to share her love of music and Christ internationally.
her sister-in-law Cloteel (Spencer) Aurand; as well as numerous relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Barbara Aurand; brothers, Spencer and Kyle Aurand, and one sister-in-law, Carolyn Aurand.
her sister-in-law Cloteel (Spencer) Aurand; as well as numerous relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Barbara Aurand; brothers, Spencer and Kyle Aurand, and one sister-in-law, Carolyn Aurand.
Early in her marriage, she would enjoy joining her husband, Larry, for rides on their motorcycle throughout the countryside. Even later in life, she would find comfort in going for drives through nearby towns with her husband, where they would stop for meals and meet new people.
A highlight in her life was her opportunity to travel to England after college with her church’s music group. She was glad to be able to share her love of music and Christ internationally.
Early in her marriage, she would enjoy joining her husband, Larry, for rides on their motorcycle throughout the countryside. Even later in life, she would find comfort in going for drives through nearby towns with her husband, where they would stop for meals and meet new people.
Martha StenMt. Morris, away July at OSF Saint Hospital in was born July in rural Ore(Jones) Aurand. August 28th, of Genoa, IL. member of Leaf River Baptist Church. She graduated from Dixon High School, and thereafter she attended Chicago Bible College. Avolene worked at the Garment Factory in Oregon, later finding employment with Kable Printing, the Dry Goods Store, and finally at Watt Publishing for 23 years in Mt. Morris. Though, she found true fulfillment serving as the pianist at Leaf River Baptist Church for 20-plus years, helping to spread the love of Christ.
Avolene was passionate and devoted to her church, lending her musical talents to the congregation. She found great delight and joy in playing piano and singing for others. She found that playing from the heart meant more to her than playing what was written on the page.
She is survived by her husband, Larry Stengel; daughter, Heather (Wayne) Timmermann of Genoa; and grandchildren, Kylie, Daniel, and Mackenzie Timmermann of Genoa. She is survived also by her sister, Gwen (Mark) Nettz,
Avolene was passionate and devoted to her church, lending her musical talents to the congregation. She found great delight and joy in playing piano and singing for others. She found that playing from the heart meant more to her than playing what was written on the page.
She is survived by her husband, Larry Stengel; daughter, Heather (Wayne) Timmermann of Genoa; and grandchildren, Kylie, Daniel, and Mackenzie Timmermann of Genoa. She is survived also by her sister, Gwen (Mark) Nettz,
A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, August 10th, 2025 from noon to 2 p.m. at Leaf River Baptist Church, 6941 N. Mount Morris Rd, Leaf River, IL, 61047. The family encourages anyone who wishes to worship, to attend the preceding church service at 10:30 a.m. A number of Avolene’s favorite hymns and worship music will be played in her honor.
She is survived by her husband, Larry Stengel; daughter, Heather (Wayne) Timmermann of Genoa; and grandchildren, Kylie, Daniel, and Mackenzie Timmermann of Genoa. She is survived also by her sister, Gwen (Mark) Nettz,
A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, August 10th, 2025 from noon to 2 p.m. at Leaf River Baptist Church, 6941 N. Mount Morris Rd, Leaf River, IL, 61047. The family encourages anyone who wishes to worship, to attend the preceding church service at 10:30 a.m. A number of Avolene’s favorite hymns and worship music will be played in her honor.
her sister-in-law Cloteel (Spencer) Aurand; as well as numerous relatives and friends.
A highlight in her life was her opportunity to travel to England after college with her church’s music group. She was glad to be able to share her love of music and Christ internationally.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Barbara Aurand; brothers, Spencer and Kyle Aurand, and one sister-in-law, Carolyn Aurand.
Early in her marriage, she would enjoy joining her husband, Larry, for rides on their motorcycle throughout the countryside. Even later in life, she would find comfort in going for drives through nearby towns with her husband, where they would stop for meals and meet new people.
A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, August 10th, 2025 from noon to 2 p.m. at Leaf River Baptist Church, 6941 N. Mount Morris Rd, Leaf River, IL, 61047. The family encourages anyone who wishes to worship, to attend the preceding church service at 10:30 a.m. A number of Avolene’s favorite hymns and worship music will be played in her honor.
She is survived by her husband, Larry Stengel; daughter, Heather (Wayne) Timmermann of Genoa; and grandchildren, Kylie, Daniel, and Mackenzie Timmermann of Genoa. She is survived also by her sister, Gwen (Mark) Nettz,
her sister-in-law Cloteel (Spencer) Aurand; as well as numerous relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Barbara Aurand; brothers, Spencer and Kyle Aurand, and one sister-in-law, Carolyn Aurand.
A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, August 10th, 2025 from noon to 2 p.m. at Leaf River Baptist Church, 6941 N. Mount Morris Rd, Leaf River, IL, 61047. The family encourages anyone who wishes to worship, to attend the preceding church service at 10:30 a.m. A number of Avolene’s favorite hymns and worship music will be played in her honor.
Ogle County sheriff’s squad totaled in I-39 crash
By EARLEEN HINTON ehinton@shawmedia.com
First responders in Ogle County are urging motorists to slow down when they see vehicles stopped along a highway or when emergency vehicles are responding to an incident.
The plea follows a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 39 that left one person injured and an Ogle County sheriff squad car totaled.
First responders from the Monroe Township Fire and Ambulance District issued the plea after a Saturday evening multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 39 that resulted in the closure of the northbound lanes of the busy highway.
While en route to the scene, first responders learned that a vehicle traveling at highway speed had collided with a pickup truck that had been parked on the shoulder of the road.
“Initial reports indicated at least one patient that was in serious condition with multiple unknowns,“ the fire district posted on social media. ”As
such, MercyHealth MD-1 responded directly to the scene along with REACT helicopter. And multiple mutual-aid agencies were requested with ambulances. Multiple other patients were evaluated by the various [emergency medical services] crews.”
At 9:30 p.m., first responders from the Monroe Township Fire and Ambulance District were dispatched to a two-vehicle crash in the northbound lanes of I-39 with reports of multiple injuries.
Illinois State Police Lt. Michael Kuehl said one person was injured and flown to Javon Bea Hospital in Rockford after the disabled pickup truck, parked along the interstate, was struck by another vehicle, pushing the truck into its passengers, who were standing outside the vehicle in the ditch.
“There were six occupants in the truck. They had exited the vehicle when another vehicle hit the truck into one of the occupants,” Kuehl said.
The driver of that vehicle, Daniel Ramos-Orozco, 27, of Rochelle, was cited for aggravated driving while
under the influence of alcohol (resulting in bodily harm), driving while under the influence of alcohol, operating a motor vehicle without insurance, driving too fast for conditions and improper lane usage.
With the help of the Ogle County Sheriff’s Office and the Illinois State Police, the highway’s northbound lanes were closed. While assisting with traffic control, an Ogle County squad car also was hit.
Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle said a deputy had exited the vehicle before the crash.
“Our deputy was out of the vehicle, directing traffic, when their squad was struck,” VanVickle said. “There was significant damage. It is a total loss.”
Kuehl said the driver of the vehicle that struck the squad, Michael Stone, 72, of Loves Park, was cited under Scott’s Law for improper passing of an emergency vehicle, not having insurance and driving too fast for conditions.
Monroe Township first responders urged motorists to be more cautious.
“While we do not know the causes of either incident, we hope everybody learns from these incidents to please slow down and move over when you see flashing lights or even a car parked on the shoulder,” district officials said.
“If you see law enforcement, [the Illinois Department of Transportation or] fire/EMS directing traffic, please pay attention to them. Do not attempt to drive around them to go on your way. They are likely stopping or rerouting traffic due to incidents like this.”
District officials thanked the following agencies for responding with mutual aid for the incident: Kirkland Fire Department, Blackhawk & New Milford Fire Protection District, LynnScott-Rock FPD, Northwest Rescue, Mercyhealth Prehospital Services and REACT w/ MD-1, Illinois State Police, Ogle County Sheriff’s Office and Maggio Truck Center.
Ramos-Orozco appeared in Ogle County Circuit Court on Monday, July 28, and was released with pretrial conditions. His next court hearing is at 10 a.m. Aug. 6.
Oregon man ruled unfit to stand trial for arson
By EARLEEN HINTON ehinton@shawmedia.com
A 23-year-old man accused of setting an Oregon home on fire in May has been determined to be unfit to stand trial after being evaluated by a court-appointed psychologist.
Matthew L. Thoreson was charged May 2 with aggravated arson, a Class X felony, after a May 1 house fire in the 800 block of South Eighth Street in Oregon.
According to court documents, Thoreson “knowingly damaged” the home when he set a fire while one or more people were inside.
He also is charged with residential arson, a Class 1 felony, in which he is accused of using fire to commit the arson in the home where an Oregon woman lived.
Thoreson has been held in the Ogle County Jail since his arrest. He appeared in court July 28 with his attorney, Assis-
evaluation June 23.
tant Public Defender Eric Morrow.
Morrow told Ogle County Judge John “Ben” Roe that Jayne Braden, a forensic and clinical psychologist in Sycamore, had completed her
“[Thoreson] is unfit, and she has suggested a course of treatment,” Morrow told Roe.
Assistant State’s Attorney Matthew Leisten agreed with Braden’s report.
Roe agreed to issue an order declaring Thoreson unfit to stand trial with the “probability” of being declared fit within one year after receiving treatment.
Thoreson will be under the supervision of the Illinois Department of Human
Services and placed in a suitable, secure facility for inpatient treatment, Roe said.
Thoreson will continue to be held in the Ogle County Jail until being transferred to that facility, Roe said.
“The sheriff’s department will transport him, and a 30-day report will be filed with the court ... with timely, written reports as necessary for the first 90 days,” Roe said.
He set Thoreson’s next hearing for 1:30 p.m. Sept. 22.
At a May hearing, Morrow said Thoreson did not have the ability to help with his defense and asked for the court-appointed evaluation. Morrow said he had a “bona fide doubt” as to Thoreson’s “fitness to stand trial or to plead” due to his “mental condition.”
Morrow said the evaluation – paid for by Ogle County – would help the court decide Thoreson’s fitness to face the charges before any further proceedings
are held.
Class X felonies are punishable by six to 30 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections, followed by 18 months of mandatory supervised release. Those convicted must serve 85% of their sentence and register as an arsonist.
The Class 1 felony charge is punishable by four to 15 years in prison, 12 months of mandatory supervised release and registration as an arsonist.
Fire crews reported to the house fire at 12:24 p.m., with the first Oregon fire unit arriving at 12:28 p.m. The fire was extinguished at 12:36 p.m., Oregon Fire Chief Michael Knoup said.
The two occupants of the house were able to escape and exit the home before firefighters’ arrival. One dog and two cats were also rescued from the residence.
Knoup emphasized the importance of having working smoke detectors, adding that the Oregon fire district offers free smoke detector testing.
Matthew Thoreson
July 28 to Aug. 1 Warranty deeds
• Thomas Hartnett III to Joshua David Horvath and Gloryanne Ester Fernandez Garcia, 851 N. 11th St., Rochelle, $130,000.
• David M Burright and Kathy M Burright to Taylor Liebing and Garrett Liebing, 293 S. Briar Court, Oregon, $450,000.
• Charles Schaeffer and Katie Gene Schaeffer to Erik A Boehmke, 803 Monroe St., Oregon, $189,000.
• 630 Bonnie Llc to William P Kennedy Jr, 5709 N. Ruth Ave., Monroe Center, $300,000.
• Cary R Bennett and Jeanette Bennett to Bradley A Eastman, 413 E. Lincoln, Mt. Morris, $120,000.
• Robert Lichty and Nota Lichty to Ty Robert Lichty and Jennifer Lichty, 5075 N. Kilbuck Road, Monroe Center, $160,850.
• Devin Quick and Adilene Y Quick to Chandler J Tangerose and Tarah Knox, Parcel No.: 10-11-428023, $210,000.
• Robert Wagner to Carly J Quaco, 509 W. North St., Polo, $48,000.
• Don Pottinger and Linda Pottinger to Sara Pottinger, 212 W. Emily St., Mt. Morris, $150,000.
• Richard L Mcquality Jr and Kayla Richolson to Laura Arellanes and Candido Florentino Arellanes, 1070 N. 8th St., Rochelle, $229,000.
• Jeffrey Willis, Deceased By Heirs, to Taylor Parlapiano, Parcel No.: 03-36-259-003, $132,500.
• Robert Bollon to Devin Quick and Adilene
Quick, 1107 Frosty Morning Drive, Davis Junction, $315,000.
• Daniel L Rosenkrans to Luke Kresheck, 204 S. Jackson Ave., Polo, $103,500.
• Hre Builders Llc to Laura A Harbaugh, one parcel in Dement Township: 25-23-304-001, $292,800.
• Alyssa J Waters to Quint Buckhart and Melinda Burkhart, 101 N. Main St., Chana, $74,000.
• Margarita Coleman to Zachary Page, 219 W. Phyllis Ave., Rochelle, $165,000.
• Memorial Forests Foundation, Better Place Forests and Bpf Rock River Conservation Lands Llc to Andre Puseman and Amy Puseman, two parcels in Rockvale Township: 09-27-300-003 and 09-28-400-005, $750,000.
• United Community Bank to Anastacio Garcia, 217 Southview Drive, Rochelle, $130,000.
• Kyle Aldridge and Rachel Aldridge to Megan Baker, 5411 Brookstone Drive, Rochelle, $299,900.
Deed
• Buffalo Township to Polo Area Community Theatre Nfp, 117 N. Franklin Ave., Polo, $0.
Quit claim deeds
• Wayne R Kurt to Wayne R Kurt, trustee, Roxane S Kurt, trustee, and Wayne R & Roxane S Kurt Tr, 15923 E. Lu Ann Lane, Davis Junction, $0.
• Abbey E Wheeler to Derek Wheeler, one parcel in Marion Township: 10-08-100-012, $0.
• Victor L Struck and Mary E Struck to Phillip
Eugene Messenger, 103 N. Maple Ave., Mt. Morris, $0.
• Timothy R Tice and Carol D Tice to Village Of Davis Junction, one parcel in Scott Township: 11-23-176-001, $0.
• Sergio Martinez to Jada Martinez and Sergio Martinez, 12521 E. High Road, Davis Junction, $0.
• Wilmington Savings Fund Society Fsb, Trustee, and Flic Residential Mortgage Loan Tr1 to Us Bank Trustee and Rcf 2 Acquisition Tr, 6130 N. Jeffrey Lane, Oregon, $0.
• Karen Coats to Benjamin A Coats, 1447 S Lowell Park Road, Polo, $0.
• Roger L Miller and Colleen K Miller to Krista L Boswell, 318 318 E. Center St., Mt. Morris, $140,000.
• Richard E Osborne to Richard E Osborne, trustee, and Richard E Osborne Trust, 10747 E. Lindenwood Road, Chana, and 10769 E. Lindenwood Road, Chana, $0.
• Dennis W Wittwer and Susan J Wittwer to Dennis W Wittwer, trustee, Dennis W Wittwer Trust, Susan J Wittwer, trustee, and Susan J Wittwer Trust, 5555 S. Beebe Drive, Rochelle, $0.
• Donald G Goldsmith and Judith C Goldsmith to Donald G Goldsmith, trustee, Donald G Goldsmith Trust, Judith C Goldsmith, trustee, and Judith C Goldsmith Trust, 2927 E. Hedgeapple Lane, Byron, $0.
• Laurie King to Carol Sovern, Deceased By Executor, and Estate Of Carol Sovern, Parcel No.: 18-27-200-003, $0.
Trustees deeds
• Connie A Milliman, trustee, Ralph A Milliman Jr Rev Lv Trust, and Ralph A Milliman Jr, Deceased By Heirs, to Jamie Milliman and Connie Milliman, 705 Monroe St., Oregon, $142,000.
• N Todd Wills, trustee, and N Todd Wills Trust to Daniel R Alderks, 7218 N. Kilbuck Road, Monroe Center, $250,000.
• Joyce C Salter, trustee, to Shawn A Blobaum, Molly A Blobaum and Joyce C Salter Rev Lv Trust, one parcel in Mt. Morris Township: 08-17-100006, $148,300.
• William R Burkhardt, trustee, William R Burkhard Trust, Beverly A Burkhardt, trustee, and Beverly A Burkhardt Tr to Josh M Faivre and Aubrey Faivre, 10569 W. Eagle Court, Polo, $387,350.
Deeds in trust
• Michael L Hongsermeier to Michael L Hongsermeier, trustee, Mary G Hongsermeier, trustee, and Michael L & Mary G Hongsermeier Joint Declaration, 3382 N. Mt. Morris Road, Mt. Morris; two parcels in Mt. Morris Township: 08-22-400-020 and 08-27-226-008; and 3384 N. Mt. Morris Road, Mt. Morris; $0.
• Alan I Bontjes and Susan P Bontjes to Alan I Bontjes, trustee, Alan I Bontjes Rev Trust, Susan P Bontjes, trustee, and Susan P Bontjes Rev Trust, 3653 W. Canal St., Dixon, $0.
Source: Ogle County Recorder’s Office
SAUK VALLEY MEDIA ALL-AREA SOFTBALL TEAM
First team
Allie Anderson, Morrison, jr., C: Illinois Coaches Association All-State second-team pick in Class 2A, All-Northwestern Upstate Illini Conference South first-team pick who hit .448 with a teamhigh 34 RBIs to help the Fillies reach the Sweet 16.
Ella Dannhorn, Oregon, sr., IF/OF: ICA All-State second-team pick in Class 2A, first-team All-Big Northern Conference selection who hit .425 with a .496 OBP and 1.321 OPS. Had 51 hits, 16 doubles, 10 home runs, 36 RBIs, 55 runs scored and 55 stolen bases.
Bella Duncan, Morrison, sr., P: ICA AllState first-team pick in Class 2A, NUIC South first-teamer and conference player of the year. She hit .606 with five home runs, 15 doubles, four triples, 13 stolen bases, 25 RBIs and 46 runs scored. Went 16-3 in the circle with a 0.88 ERA, five no-hitters and one perfect game, striking out 308 batters in 127 innings to help lead the Fillies to the Sweet 16. Western Michigan recruit.
Jaylynn Hamilton, Erie-Prophetstown, sr., IF: ICA All-State second-team pick in Class 2A, All-TRAC East first-team selection who hit .556 with 30 hits, 12 RBIs and eight stolen bases. Carl Sandburg College recruit.
Kendra Kingsby, Milledgeville, jr., IF/P: All-NUIC South first-team pick who hit .549 with six home runs and 38 RBIs. Posted a 1.20 ERA with 48 strikeouts in 34 innings pitched.
Zoe Kunau, Fulton, so., OF: ICA All-State second-team pick in Class 1A, All-NUIC West first-team selection who hit .532 with a school-record 59 hits and 38 stolen bases.
Mya Lira, Sterling, jr., SS: ICA All-State third-team pick in Class 3A, first-team All-Western Big 6 Conference selection who hit .475 with 33 runs scored.
Lucy Oetting, Newman, jr., IF: ICA AllState third-team pick in Class 1A and
Earleen Hinton file photo Oregon’s Ella Dannhorn tags Warren-Stockton’s Emma Janecke as she successfully steals second base on May 10 at Oregon Park West.
All-Three Rivers East first-team shortstop who hit .422 with two home runs, 14 RBIs, 35 runs scored and 12 stolen bases.
Marley Sechrest, Sterling, sr., C: Firstteam All-Big 6 selection hit .387 with 33 RBIs.
Bailey Tegeler, Dixon, sr., OF: ICA AllState third-team pick in Class 3A and a first-team All-BNC selection. Hit .479 with a .543 OBP, 1.290 OPS, 34 hits, eight doubles, four triples and one home run. Scored 21 runs and stole 17 bases. Indian Hills Community College recruit.
Tyrah Vaessen, Amboy, sr., C: ICA AllState second-team pick in Class 1A, AllNUIC South first-team selection who hit .563 with a .596 OBP and 1.492 OPS. Had 49 hits, 22 doubles, one home run, 12 RBIs, 38 runs scored and 18 stolen bases.
Gianna Vance, Newman, fr., P: ICA AllState third-team pick in Class 1A, AllTRAC East second-team selection who hit .470 with a .561 OBP and 1.409 OPS. Hit five home runs with 37 RBIs and struck out 111 batters in 121 innings.
Cheyenna Wilkins, Polo sr., P: All-NUIC South first-team pick hit .458 with 27 hits, five doubles and one home run. Struck out 98 batters in 70 innings pitched. Judson University recruit.
Kira Wilson, Fulton, sr., IF: ICA All-State third-team pick in Class 1A, All-NUIC West first-team selection hit .419 with 49 hits, 38 runs scored and 26 stolen bases. SVCC recruit.
Second team
Allie Abell, Dixon, sr., P Lily Cantu, Sterling, jr., OF
Belle Curley, Fulton, jr., U
Resse Germann, Fulton, sr., C
Kendra Hutchison, Milledgeville, sr., IF
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IN
THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGL E COUNTY, IL LINOIS
In the interest of: Amaryah Whiting, a minor Case No: 2025 JA 1 NOTICE BY PUBL ICATION
To: Keara Bouinds, Antwan Whiting, respondent(s), and to any and all unknown fathers, take notice that on April 21, 2025, a petition was filed under the Juvenile Court Act by ASA Richard Russo, In the Circuit Court of Ogle County entitled “In the interest of Amaryah Whiting, a minor”, and that in courtroom 202 at 106 South Fifth, Oregon, Illinois on August 26, 2025 at 10:45 a.m or as soon thereafter as this cause may be heard, an adjudicatory hearing will be held upon the Petition to have the child declared to be a ward of the court and for other relief under that act The court has authority in this proce eding to take from you the custody and guardianship of the minor.
If the Petition requests the termination of your parental rights and the appointment of a guardian with power to consent to adoption, you may lose all parental rights to the child Unless you appear you will not be entitled to further written notices or publ ication notices of the proceedings in this case, including the filing of an amended petition for a motion to terminate parental rights. Unless you appear at the hearing and show cause against the petition, the allegations of the petition may stand admitted as against you and each of you, and an order for judgment entered
Dated this 16th day of July, 2025
further written notices or publ ication notices of the proceedings in this case, including the filing of an amended petition for a motion to terminate parental rights.
Unless you appear at the hearing and show cause against the petition, the allegations of the petition may stand admitted as against you and each of you, and an order for judgment entered
Dated this 16th day of July, 2025
Kimberly A. Stahl Clerk of the Circuit Court By: JLG, Deputy Clerk
July 25, August 1, 8, 2025
STATE OF IL LINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE PROBATE DIVISION IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF
ALVIN D. OLTMANNS, Deceased Case No 2025 PR 41 Date Will Filed: May 27, 2025 Will Numbe r 2025-W-101 CL AIMS NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of ALVIN D. OLTMANNS Letters of Office were issued on July 21, 2025, to JUDY HAGEMANN, whose address is 621 Cranbrook Lane, Mt. Morris, IL 61054, as Independent Administrator of the Estate. The attorney of record for the estate is Anthony R. Phelps of Reno & Zahm LLP, 2902 McFarland Road, Suite 400, Rockford, Illinois 61107.
Rockford, Illinois 61107. Claims may be filed on or before February 1, 2026, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of notice to any known creditor required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act of 1975 (755 ILCS 5/18-3), whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated shall be barred.
Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Ogle County Circuit Clerk - Probate Division at the Ogle County Courthouse, 106 South 5th Street, Oregon, IL 61061, with the Independent Administrator, or both. Copies of any claim filed with the Circuit Clerk's Office Probate Division must be mailed or delivered to the Independent Administrator and to the attorney for the Estate within ten (10) days after it has been filed. The Estate will be administered without court supervision, unless under Section 28-4 of the Illinois Probate Act of 1975 (755 ILCS 5/28-4) any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the Clerk of the Court. Dated this 1st day of August, 2025 RENO & ZAHM LLP
BY: /s/ Anthony R Phel ps
of the Estate of
Alvin D. Oltmanns RENO & ZAHM LLP
Anthony R. Phelps (#06297415) 2902 McFarland Road, Suite 400 Rockford, IL 61107
Phone: (815) 987-4050 Fax: (815) 987-4092 arp@renozahm. com
August 1, 8, 15, 2025
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, IL LINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Denis M. Long Deceased Case No 2025 PR 45 INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION PUBL ICATION NOTICE TO: [x] CREDITORS, CLAIMANTS [x] UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES
1. Notice is given of the death of Denis M. Long who died on April 17, 2025 a resident of Rochelle, Illinois.
2. The Representative for the Estate is:
Rodney Brian Long 1528 Willow Street Sycamore, IL 60178
3. The attorney for the estate is: Dale J. Clark of Slingerland, & Clark P.C. 499 E. State Str eet Sycamore, IL 60178
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 July 11, 2025, an Order Admitting the Will to Probate and Appointing the Rep resentative 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).
July 25, August 1, 8, 2025
STATE OF IL LINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
COUNTY OF OGLE
I n re the E state of: ROB ERT L. YOUNG , SR., Deceased 2025 PR 46 CL AIM NOTICE
Notice is given of the death of ROBERT L YOUNG, SR. Letters of Office were issued on July 16, 2025, to ROBERT L. YOUNG, JR., as Independent Executor
Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Circuit Clerk, Ogle County JudicialCenter, 106 South 5th Street, Oregon, IL 61061 - or with the estate legal representative, or both
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.
By: ROBERT L. YOUNG, JR. Independent Executor Law Office s of M. THOMAS SUITS, P.C. 114 W. Mason St. Polo, IL 61064 (815) 946-2276 tom@suitslegal com
July 25, August 1, 8, 2025
STATE OF IL LINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of THOMAS R. RANNEY, Deceased No. 2025-PR-47 CL AIM NOTICE
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of THOMAS R. RANNEY, Deceased No. 2025-PR-47 CL AIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of THOMAS R. RANNEY of Oregon, Illinois. Letters of Office were issued on July 21, 2025 to THEODORE RANNEY, as Independent Administrator whose attorneys are WILLIAMS McCARTHY LLP, 120 W. State St., P.O Box 219, Rockford, IL 61105. The estate will be administered without court supervision, unless under Section 28-4 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/28-4) any interested person terminate s independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the Clerk.
tration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the Clerk.
Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of the Court, Ogle County Courthouse, 106 S 5th Street, #300, Oregon, IL 61061 or with the representative, or both, on or before February 1, 2026, or within 3 months from the date of mailing or delivery of notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Probate Act, whichever date is later Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above 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.
LEG AL NOTICES
TAKE NOTICE CERTIFICATE
2021-00012
TO: MARY ELLEN
WILKE
JAMES DALE WILKE HEALTH AND FAMILY SERVICES OCCUPANTS TENANTS SPOUS E'S County Clerk of OG LE County: Persons in occu pancy or actu possession of property, Unknown owners or par interested in land or lots. A Petition for Deed on prem described bel has been filed the Circuit Cour OG LE County, nois as Case #2025TX26 Property locate 402 S. WALNUT AVE.
Theodore Ranney Independent Administrator
Claims may be filed on or before February 1, 2026, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of notice to any known creditor required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act of 1975 (755 ILCS 5/18-3), whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated shall be barred.
Anthony R. Phelps, Attorney for Judy Hagemann, Independent Administrator of the Estate of Alvin D. Oltmanns RENO & ZAHM LLP
Anthony R. Phelps (#06297415) 2902 McFarland Road, Suite 400 Rockford, IL 61107
Phone: (815) 987-4050
Fax: (815) 987-4092 arp@renozahm. com
August 1, 8, 15, 2025
4. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before January 25, 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.
Claims against the estate may be filed within six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing ordelivery is required by Section 5/18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975, as amended, whichever date is later Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred. Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Circuit Clerk, Ogle County JudicialCenter, 106 South 5th Street, Oregon, IL 61061 - or with the estate legal representative, or both
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BE FORE THE PLAN COMMISSION
VILL AG E OF FORRESTON, ILLINOIS TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
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.
Kimberly A. Stahl Clerk of the Circuit Court By: JLG, Deputy Clerk
2025
Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Ogle County Circuit Clerk - Probate Division at th Ogle County
5. On July 11, 2025, an Order Admitting the Will to Probate and Appointing the Rep resentative 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
Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the Plan Commission of the Village of Forreston for the purpose of considering the Petition for Special Use filed by Forrestville Valley CUSD #221 with respe ct to the real estate commonly described as 503 & 505 Main Street, Forreston, Illinois, and identified as PIN 02-33-226-001. The real estate is zoned R-3 under the zoning ordinance of the Village of Forreston Pursuant to said Petition, Forrestville Valley CUSD #221 has requested a special use for the construction of a garage to house its transportation fleet pursuant to Section 155.027 (B) and 155.137 (B) of the F orreston Code of Ordinances
By: ROBERT L. YOUNG, JR. Independent Executor Law Office s of M. THOMAS SUITS, P.C. 114 W. Mason St. Polo, IL 61064 (815) 946-2276
tom@suitslegal com
July 25, August 1, 8, 2025
Said hearing before the Plan Commission of the Village of Forreston shall be held on Monday, August 25, 2025, at 6:00 p.m., in the Village Board Chambers at Forreston Village Hall, 301 N Walnut Ave., Forreston, Illinois.
All interested parties are invited to attend the public hearing and will be given an opportunity to be heard. By order of the Corporate Authorities of the Village of Forreston, Illinois. August 8, 2025
Notice is given of the death of THOMAS R. RANNEY of Oregon, Illinois. Letters of Office were issued on July 21, 2025 to THEODORE RANNEY, as Independent Administrator whose attorneys are WILLIAMS McCARTHY LLP, 120 W. State St., P.O. Box 219, Rockford, IL 61105.
Aug. 1, 8, 15, 2025
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGL E, STATE OF ILLINOIS
OLD NATIONAL BANK, successor by merger with FIRST MIDWEST BANK, successor by merger with THE NATIONAL BANK & TRUST COMPANY , Plaintiff, v. JEFFREY A. BRUE; UNITED LOST LAKE PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION; "UNKNOWN OWNERS" and "NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS," Defendants. No. 2025FC37
The estate will be administered without court supervision, unless under Section 28-4 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/28-4) any interested person terminate s independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the Clerk.
Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of the Court, Ogle County Courthouse, 106 S 5th Street, #300, Oregon, IL 61061 or with the representative, or both, on or before February 1, 2026, or within 3 months from the date of mailing or delivery of notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Probate Act, whichever date is later Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above 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.
Theodore Ranney Independent Administrator
The requisite Affidavit for Publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to JEFFREY A. BRUE; UNITED LOST LAKE PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION; "UNKNOWN OWNERS" and "NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS," Defendants in the above-entitled suit, that said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of Ogle County, Illinois, by Plaintiff, OLD NATIONAL BANK, successor by merger with FIRST MIDWEST BANK, successor by merger with THE NATIONAL BANK & TRUST COMPANY, against you and other defendants praying for foreclosure of a Mortgage covering the premises described as follows to wit: LOT ONE (1) IN LOST NATION WOODLAND HOMESTEADS NO. 6, LOCATED IN PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 9, AND THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 5, BEING TOWNSHIP 22 NORTH, RANGE 10 EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN; SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF TAYLOR, THE COUNTY OF OGLE AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. Common Addre ss: 706 Woodland Drive Dixon, Illinois 61021
Aug. 1, 8, 15, 2025
Permanent Index No: 22-09-126-002 which Mortgage was mad e by Jeffrey A. Brue, as Mortgagor, in favor of The National Bank & Trust Company, predecessor in interest to Old National Bank, as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Ogle County, Illinois, on June 21, 2010, as Document No. 202101004621. NOW THEREFORE, unless you, the above-named Defendants, file your answer to the Complaint in said suit, or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Ogle County, Illinois, on or before September 2, 2025, default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said Complaint.
Tina M Jacobs, Esq. - ARDC 6190255
Joy Pinta, Esq. - ARDC 6278250
JACOBS & PINTA 77 West Washington S treet, Suite 1005 Chicago, Illinois 60602 (312) 263-1005
officeadmin@jacobs andpinta.com
I3270335 Aug. 1, 8, 15, 2025
Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of the Court, Ogle County Courthouse, 106 S 5th Street, #300, Oregon, IL 61061 or with the representative, or both, on or before February 1, 2026, or within 3 months from the date of mailing or delivery of notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Probate Act, whichever date is later Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated
AL NOTICES ation at any time mailing or delivering a petition to rminate to the Clerk. ims against the tate may be filed the office of Clerk of the Court, Ogle County Courthouse, 106 S Street, #300, regon, IL 61061 with the repreative, or both, r before Febru1, 2026, or thin 3 months the date of iling or delivery otice to crediif mailing or livery is required Section 18-3 of Probate Act, ichever date is Any claim not by the requidate stated ove is barred. Copies of a claim with the Clerk must be mailed or livered to the presentative and the attorney thin 10 days afit has been d. eodore Ranney Independent Administrator
g. 1, 8, 15, 2025
TAKE NOTICE
CERTIFICATE NO. 2021-00012
TO: MARY ELLEN
WILKE JAMES DALE
WILKE
HEALTH AND FAMILY SERVICES
OCCUPANTS
TENANTS
SPOUS E'S
County Clerk of OG LE County:
Persons in occupancy or actual possession of said property, Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots.
A Petition for Tax Deed on premises described below has been filed in the Circuit Court of OG LE County, Illinois as Case #2025TX26
Property located at 402 S. WALNUT AVE.
FORRESTON, IL 61030
Legal Description or Permanent Index No.
02-33-252-007
Said property was sold on 11-2-22 for delinquent taxes for the year 2021 The period of redemption will expire on 10-3125 On 1-15-26 AT 9:00AM the petitioner will make application to such court in said county for an Order for Tax Deed, should the real estate not be redeemed.
Douglas J. Johnson, Pe titioner July 25, August 1, 8, 2025
TAKE NOTICE
CERTIFICATE NO. 2021-00219
TO: EDGARDO
TURCIOS
THE HUNTINGTON
NATL BK.
JPMORGAN
CHASE BK
BLITT & GAINES, P.C.
DISCOVER BANK
WELLS FARGO BANK
OCCUPANTS
TENANTS
SPOUS E'S
County Clerk of OG LE County:
Persons in occupancy or actual possession of said property, Unknown owners or parties interes ted in said land or lots.
A Petition for Tax Deed on premises described below has been filed in the Circuit Court of OG LE County, Illinois as Case #2025TX27
Property located at 123 NORTH PRAIRIE ST. CRESTON, IL
land or lots.
A Petition for Tax
Deed on premises described below has been filed in the Circuit Court of OG LE County, Illinois as Case #2025TX27
Property located at 123 NORTH PRAIRIE ST. CRESTON, IL 60113
Legal Description or Permanent Index No.
25-23-233-009
Said property was sold on 11-2-22 for delinquent taxes for the year 2021 The period of redemption will expire on 10-3125 On 1-15-26 AT 9:00AM the petitioner will make application to such court in said county for an Order for Tax Deed, should the real estate not be redeemed
Douglas J. Johnson, Pe titioner
July 25, August 1, 8, 2025
Publication Notice
Public Notice is hereby given that on July 25, 2025, a certificate was filed in the Ogle County Clerk's Office setting forth the names and post office address of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as:
Color <3ar Salon 127 S Wesley Mt Morris, IL 61054
Dated July 25, 2025.
s/Laura J. Cook
Laura J. Cook, Ogle County Clerk Aug. 1, 8, 15, 2025
Publication Notice (Change in Assumed Name Certificate)
Public Notice is hereby given that on July 25, 2025, a supplemental certificate of ownership of business was filed in the Ogle County Clerk's Office setting forth the names and post office address of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as: Venezias Shear Magic 123 S Wesley Mt Morris, IL 61054
Dated July 25, 2025.
s/Laura J. Cook
Laura J. Cook, Ogle County Clerk Aug. 1, 8, 15, 2025
