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WHITESIDE COUNTY UNOFFICIAL MARCH 2026 PRIMARY ELECTION RESULTS
Whiteside County voters weighed in on statewide, judicial, statehouse and county-level races during the primary this week. The winners of Tuesday’s matchups will go on to the November ballot.
Mail-in ballots postmarked by Election Day have two weeks to arrive and still be counted. Those who cast provisional ballots also have that time to resolve any issues with their registration.
* Leading in the primary race (i) Incumbent
Statewide
Illinois Governor
Democrat
Incumbent JB Pritzker wins, running unopposed.
Republican
*Darren Bailey: 301,348 (53.5%)
Ted Dabrowski: 162,720 (28.9%)
James Mendrick: 53,932 (9.6%)
Rick Heidner: 45,663 (8.1%)
Attorney General
Incumbent Kwame Raoul, a Democrat, ran unopposed, and Robert Fioretti ran unopposed for the Republican nomination.
Incumbent Ryan Spain, a Republican, ran unopposed, and Nicole Dopler of Rapids City ran unopposed as a Democrat.
District 74
Incumbent Bradley Fritts, a Republican, ran unopposed, and Nolan Kemp of Dixon ran unopposed as a Democrat.
Whiteside County County
Clerk
Incumbent Karen J. Stralow ran unopposed for the Republican nomination. No Democratic candidates filed.
County Treasurer
Incumbent Penny Van Kampen ran unopposed for the Republican nomination. No Democratic candidates filed.
County Sheriff
Incumbent John F. Booker ran unopposed for the Democratic nomination. No Republican candidates filed.
Whiteside County Board
No Whiteside County Board races were contested in the primary.
On the Democratic side, candidates for the five seats up in District 1 were Vincent Joseph Vaughn, Fidencio Hooper-Campos, incumbent James C. Duffy, incumbent Ernie Smith and incumbent Alex Regalado. Candidates in District 2 where another five seats are up, included incumbent Shawn Dowd, incumbent Glenn C. Truesdell, Amie Topp and incumbent Paul J. Cunniff. Candidates for the four seats in District 3 are Mark S. Woods, Jan Pels and Paula M. Schares.
On the Republican side, candidates in District 1 were incumbents Kurt Glazier and Thomas P. Witmer. Candidates in District 2 were incumbent Douglas Wetzell and Linda Pennell, and candidates in District 3 were incumbent Edward Weeks Jr. and Marci Bohnert.
Multicounty Offices
Regional Superintendent of Schools for Lee, Ogle and Whiteside Counties
Incumbent Christopher J. Tennyson ran unopposed for the Republican nomination. No Democratic candidates filed.
– Emily K. Coleman
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A woman shows her son the voting process several years ago at the mall in Sterling.
JOYCE LORRAINE WILKINS
Born: April 13, 1939 in Morrison, IL
Died: March 20, 2026 in Morrison, IL
DATELINE: MORRISON, IL
JOYCE LORRAINE WILKINS, 86, of Morrison, IL died Friday, March 20, 2026, at Resthave Home in Morrison, IL, surrounded by family.
A visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 PM on Friday, March 27, 2026, at the Morrison Chapel of the Bosma- Renkes Funeral Home. Her funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM at the funeral home with Mr. Ken Renkes officiating. Interment will be at Grove Hill Cemetery in Morrison. A memorial has been established.
DALE F. THAYER
Born: February 22, 1946 in Tuscola, IL Died: March 14, 2026 in Sterling, IL
FULTON - Dale F. Thayer, 80 of Fulton, died Saturday March 14, 2026. He was born on February 22, 1946 in Tuscola, IL the son of Ernest and Lois (Clabaugh) Thayer. He married Lorna Lewis on June 7, 1970 in Villa Grove, IL. Dale was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War, then worked at the Cordova Power Station until retiring.
RICKY J. HOLLAND
Ricky J. Holland, 69, of Prophetstown, IL, passed on Saturday, March 14, 2026. Arrangements entrusted to Bosma-Gibson Funeral Home, Prophetstown, IL. Additional information: www.bosmagibson.com.
Joyce was born April 13, 1939, in Morrison to Paul and Phernie (Eizenga) Tichler. Joyce loved to share that she was born on her grandparents’ farm, on the hill by the pavilion in Rockwood State Park. She would say that she was washed under the old hand water pump when she was born which is still there. She was educated in the Morrison Schools and fell in love and married Philip Wilkins on June 19, 1956, in Morrison. After she was married, she stayed home to raise her children, only working away from home when her children were older. Some of those jobs included Paddock Cleaners, Wilkens Royal Blue (which later became Arthur’s Food Center) and eventually went to work painting and wallpapering. She was a member of Ebenezer Reformed Church in Morrison. Joyce loved her family and enjoyed cooking and baking for them. She made countless meals and loved to have family and friends over for supper after church
Dale was a Mason for 53 years and was a Life Member of Fulton City Lodge No. 189, serving as Worshipful Master in 1977, as well as Secretary and Treasurer of Fulton City Lodge for many years. He also served as District Deputy Grand Master for the 10th Northern District for a total of 7 years. He was also an honorary member of Prophetstown Lodge No. 293, and received “Mason of the Year” for Illinois in 2008.
Dale supported the Illinois Masonic Academic Bowl, joining as a committee member in 1996. He was the Academic Bowl Committee Chairman from 2004 until 2021, after which he continued to support the Illinois Masonic Academic Bowl.
Dale was a member of Merton Chapter No. 356, Order of the Eastern Star in Fulton,
ROBERT E. “BOB” FOSTER
Robert E. “Bob” Foster, 88, of Fulton, IL, passed on Saturday, March 14, 2026. Arrangements entrusted to Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home, Fulton. Additional information: www.bosmarenkes.com.
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on Sunday evenings. As years went by, Sunday evening suppers became Sunday morning coffee after church. Her chocolate chip cookies were legendary and when grandchildren came over, they couldn’t wait for Grandma to bring them out. She was always loving, welcoming whoever wanted to come. She enjoyed scrapbooking and made many scrapbooks for her children, grandchildren and other friends and family. They are truly a treasure. Most of all, Joyce loved Jesus and raised her family to love Him too. He is Risen! Hallelujah!! Survivors include four daughters, Laurie (Frank Cartalino) Wilkins of Mt. Carroll, IL; Sally (Paul) Knoespel of Hudson, WI; Karen (Larry) Peach of Fairfield, IA; and Julie (Todd) Mickley of LeClaire, IA; ten grandchildren; Michael (Jennifer) Kuehl, Jennifer (Tim) McCombie, Kelly (Danny) Peterson, Timothy Knoespel, Jeffrey (Sarah) Knoespel, Ryan (Janki) Peach, Evan (fiancée Amber McCarthy) Peach, Emily
serving as Worthy Patron in 1976 and 18 other times since then. He was also a member of Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite - Valley of Moline; York Rite Masons - Keystone Chapter No. 32 in Clinton, IA; Red Cross of Constantine - Holy Trinity Conclave in Rockford, IL; and Knight Masons - Tracy O’Galway Council No. 40 in Dixon, IL.
Dale also supported Job’s Daughters International as Associate Bethel Guardian starting in 2018 for Bethel 57 in Fulton. He received DeMolay Legion of Honor, being a member of Tri-City Preceptory in Moline.
Dale was preceded in death by his beloved wife Lorna, who passed away in 2015. An active member of Order of the Eastern Star, Lorna was a teacher and assisted Dale with the Academic Bowl throughout the years.
(Kendall) Deter, Abby (Ryan) O’Deen, Molly (Thomas) Netek; 15 great-grandchildren, Noah, Isaiah, and Leah Kuehl, Austin Edwards, Kelden (fiancée Aleigha Robinson), Ian (Skarlett McCutcheon) and Ryker McCombie, Elsie and Rudy Peterson, Lucy and Zelda Knoespel, Brinley and Cooper O’Deen, Lainey Deter, and Haven Netek; four brothers, Warren Tichler of Fulton, IL; Vernon (Sherie) Tichler; Marvin Tichler and Larry Tichler of Morrison, IL and two sisters, Linda (Vernon) Smith of Clinton, IA and Marcia Mildren of Low Moor, IA; one sister-in-law, Carol Zuidema of Argyle, WI; and former son-in-law, Philip Ardapple of Mt. Carroll, IL.
Joyce was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Philip, parents, one brother, Robert Tichler, three sisters, Sharon Sterenberg, Paula Maxon and Audrey Balk.
To send online condolences go to www. bosmarenkes.com
Survivors include his son, Ryan (Lora) Thayer of Minneapolis, MN; his daughter Cindy (Mike) Kuykendall of Buckner, MO; and his sister Judy (Tony) Blair of Villa Grove, IL. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made in memory of Dale to Fulton Presbyterian Church, or Grand Lodge of Illinois Masonic Charities - Masonic Academic Bowl. Visitation will be held on Friday March 20, 2026 from 10-11 AM at Fulton Presbyterian Church. Masonic services will follow at 11 AM, with the funeral at Noon with the Reverend David Spaulding officiating. Burial will conclude with military honors at Fulton Township Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to McDonald Funeral Home, Fulton.
Online condolences may be sent to www. mcdonaldfuneralhomes.com
FULTON’S GLIMPSES OF THE PAST: MARCH 24
60 years
• March 23, 1966
• All churches in the Fulton, Thomson, Garden Plain and Albany areas have been invited to send delegates to a meeting set for Tuesday for the purpose of organizing a Ladies Auxiliary for the Harbor Crest Home in Fulton. Mrs. Raymond Kolk has been requested by the board of directors of Harbor Crest to act as temporary chairman for the Fulton meeting.
• In the Bob’s Certified ad some specials for the week include: 4 cans of fruit cocktail for $1.00, Royal gelatin 3 pkgs for 29 cents, sweet corn 9 cents each, 3 cans pineapple for 79 cents, chuck steak for 59 cents a lb., 2 dozen eggs for 89 cents, bacon for 79 cents a lb., chuck roast 55 cents a lb. and half gallon of ice cream for 49 cents.
50 Years
• March 24, 1976
• Members of the Fulton Fire Department reduced the old Babcock Optimus Press at the Journal office to a pile of junk, leaving behind only a few parts made of wood. Twenty firemen completely stripped the inoperable machine in about three hours. The next day they came with heavier equipment to load the pieces of the 19,500-pound machine on a heavy truck to be hauled away. Being in the wrecking business is unusual for a fire department, but the men had a special motive for their actions. All monies received by the firemen for the scrap metal will be used to install carpeting in the main meeting room.
• Congressman Tom Railsback is making a special effort to get funds for Fulton’s flood control project included in the federal budget for the fiscal year beginning in November of this year. The Congressman will testify on March 30 before the Public Works Subcommittees of both the House and Senate Appropriations Committee. At that time he will urge that $400,000 be included in the next budget to initiate construction of the Fulton project.
40 Years
• March 26, 1986
• Agri-King President Clark Curley welcomes Karl Kettering to the Illinois-based company. The nationally recognized management consultant and motivational speaker joins Agri-King as vice president of sales and marketing.
• In a photo, Ben Ray, president of the Tri-County Conference, is presenting the first-place trophy to the seventh grade girls basketball team from Fulton Junior High. Schools making up the Tri-County Conference are Erie, Lyndon, Morrison,
Riverdale and Fulton.
30 Years
• March 20, 1996
• Everyone from miles around already knows the State of Illinois nixed Fulton’s Chewton Glen energy plant when Governor Edgar signed the repeal of the retail rate law as it was passed by the General Assembly and awaited his signature, and last Thursday, just a few days before election, he ruined Fulton’s chances to receive benefits that a plant such as Chewton Glen could offer this area.
• Many topics were discussed at the River Bend School Board meeting, one being the upcoming Parents March for School Funding. The purpose of the March is to unite the community around the children and to build support for the schools. The goal is that the march will lead to increased funding for public schools.
20 Years
• March 22, 2006
• Cub Scouts from Pack 342, Second Year Webelo’s were awarded their Arrow of Light at the Blue & Gold Banquet ceremony. These boys can now move up to be Boy Scouts: Kris Lowery, Andy Zajicek, Mason Kampe, and Timmy Green.
• Aldermen approved a request by Mike Ottens for a loan from the City Revolving Loan Fund of $60,000. Bruce Christensen provided the council with the details of the RLF Committee. Mike Ottens is in need of larger business quarters for his growing business, Visual Imaging, Inc. of Clinton. Mr. Ottens has been negotiating with the city on the purchase of property in recently opened industrial lots. He plans to build a new facility that will increase floor space for various pieces of equipment used in his business.
10 Years
• March 23, 2016
• Volunteer educators at Fulton Windmill Cultural Center and The Sawmill Museum have partnered up this year to offer tours starting in April. This year’s theme is “Sawmills: Here and There”. Visitors will learn about how windmills were used to power sawmills, how sawmills actually work, and the importance of the lumber industry in the development of the Gateway area.
• Eugene Field presented a 70-year of continued membership plaque to Dwight Hoogheem, a resident of Harbor Crest Nursing Home. Dwight has been a 70-year member of American Legion Post 402.
– Shaw Local News Network
Fulton’s CrossView Church serves free community meal each week
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A free community meal is served on Wednesdays from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. at CrossView Church, 703 14th Ave. in Fulton.
Menus
March 25: Sausage, pepperoni and
cheese mini pizzas, veggie sticks & dip, cuties and ice cream sandwiches.
April 1: Hot ham and cheese sandwiches, chips, veggies & dip, assorted desserts
April 8: French toast, sausage, applesauce, assorted desserts
April 15: Baked ham, baked potato, corn, applesauce and desserts
17th Congressional District Republican primary race
Vancil moves to November to face Democratic incumbent Eric Sorensen
By CHARLENE BIELEMA cbielema@shawmedia.com
Dillan Vancil is the unofficial winner of the Republican nomination in Illinois’ 17th Congressional District race.
Unofficial vote totals Tuesday night indicate 57% of the more than 27,000 ballots cast selected Vancil of Gladstone over Julie Bickelhaupt of Mount Carroll.
Vancil will face Democratic incumbent Eric Sorensen in November. The 17th District spans central and northwestern Illinois and encompasses all of Carroll, Rock Island, Whiteside, and Knox counties, and parts of Mercer, Stephenson, Tazewell, McLean, Fulton, Peoria, Henry, Warren, Winnebago and McDonough counties. Dillan Vancil is unofficial winner of
Dillan Vancil Eric Sorensen
Julie Bickelhaupt
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Beyond Trim: Coffee and cholesterol
Due to a family history of early heart disease, I have to watch my cholesterol. I try very hard to limit my intake of saturated fat and sugar, as most experts suggest, but I never considered that I should also be concerned about drinking coffee.
You may have noticed that you can sometimes spot an oily residue on the surface of a cup of strong coffee. Coffee contains natural oils, and those oils contain chemical compounds that can raise cholesterol levels. Studies have long shown that older coffee drinkers have higher levels of cholesterol, but a recent study of younger people showed that it might depend on the type of coffee they are drinking.
Coffee that is prepared without a filter, like espresso, French press, and pour-
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over methods, tends to contain more of the cholesterol-raising oils than filtered coffees. The type of filter used may also make a difference. Paper filters trap more of those problematic oils than the reusable coneshaped filters.
What you put in your coffee also makes a difference. Heavy cream, whole milk, coffee creamers that contain hydrogenated vegetable oils, and the MCT (or coconut) oil and butter used to make so-called “bullet-proof” coffees are all high in saturated fat
Annual Cemetery Clean-Up
March 30th - April 3rd, 2026
Ta maintain Grove Hill Cemetery while honoring and respecting thase at rest ...
Starting Monday, March 30 to Friday, April 3rd, 2026, city staff will be cleaning up the cemetery by removing and disposing of grave site decorations.
Those who wish to save decorations must remove them no later than Sunday, March 29, 2026. Decorations may be returned after Friday, April 3rd, 2026.
Those wishing to place new grave site decorations are asked to wait until Saturday, April 4th, 2026.
that can raise bad cholesterol and lower good cholesterol.
Adding a lot of sugar to your coffee is also a concern. Too much added sugar in our diet can lower our good cholesterol levels and increase triglycerides.
Today’s coffee drinks can contain as many calories as an entire meal, along with a whole day’s worth of saturated fat and several teaspoons of sugar. The study I referenced above tracked how much coffee people aged 18 to 24 drank and compared it to their cholesterol levels. The researchers found that the more espresso-based drinks the participants drank, the higher their cholesterol.
There’s actually a good bit of evidence to suggest that moderate coffee
consumption (up to 4 cups a day) can have health benefits, so I’m not suggesting you give up your coffee habit entirely. To temper the potential impact on your cholesterol levels, consider sticking with filtered coffee, limiting the sugar and switching to lowfat milk or a plant-based milk like oat, almond, cashew or soy to reduce the saturated fat.
And if you use the single-serving pods, rest easy. Each pod has a filter in it, as I discovered when I started taking them apart, so I could recycle the plastic cup. Just doing my part for science and for the environment.
• Sherry DeWalt is the healthy lifestyles coordinator for the CGH Health Foundation in Sterling.
Sterling’s Woodlawn Arts Academy honors 2026 student teacher art exhibit winners
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Woodlawn Arts Academy in Sterling hosted the opening for the 15th annual student-teacher art exhibit Feb. 20.
More than 250 community members were in attendance to view amost 100 submissions from surrounding schools.
Woodlawn Arts Academy is proud to exhibit artwork from talented students and staff from all over the Sauk Valley area and is pleased to announce the winners.
“Untamed Silence,” a charcoal and pencil piece by Caylee H., a sophomore at Amboy High School, was the first-place winner in the grades 9-12 category.
First place in the grades 5-8 category went to “Cosmic Wanderer,” an oil pastel piece by Cole M., seventh grader at Morrison Junior High.
Scarlett S., a fourth grader at West Carroll Primary in Savanna, won first place in the K-4 category with her Sharpies piece called “Zentangle Flowers.”
Voting took place in person at the exhibit opening and then on the academy’s Facebook page for the first two weeks of the exhibit, with the public “lik-
ing” or “loving” the images of their choice. Almost 6,000 votes were cast in person and on Facebook.
Rounding out the top 12 were:
• “Untitled,” pen and ink, Kinlee P., freshman, Morrison High School, second place, grades 9-12;
• “A World of Foil,” foil, Blaze M., seventh grade, Morrison Junior High, honorable mention, grades 5-8;
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First place in the grades 5-8 category for the 15th annual student-teacher art exhibit went to “Cosmic Wanderer,” an oil pastel piece by Cole M., a seventh grader at Morrison Junior High.
• “Amazing Mazes,” mixed media, class collaboration (Charlotte K., Elise A., George S., Henry K., Huntleigh W., Kate H., LeAnne F., Marlon M., Olive W., Thatcher L. and Tianna A.), kindergarten through second grade, Prophetstown Elementary, honorable mention, grades K-4;
Beginning in early 2027, winning
pieces will be featured on banners along the First Avenue Bridge between Sterling and Rock Falls through a partnership between the academy, the city of Sterling and Sterling Main Street. In addition to the winning pieces listed above, Woodlawn Arts Academy staff chose six additional submissions to be featured on banners:
• “Untitled,” oil pastel, Journey B., first grade, Jefferson Elementary, Sterling;
• “Amazing Flowers,” watercolor and ink, Bailey W., fourth grade, Bureau Valley Junior High and Elementary;
• “Hello Sunset,” painting, Brileigh M., fifth grade, Madison Elementary, Dixon;
• “Where the Day Lingers,” acrylic, Frances H., senior Newman Central Catholic High School, Sterling; and
• “Untitled,” glazed ceramic, Kyllian J., sophomore, Sterling High School. The art exhibit will be on display during regular business hours through April 17, and is free and open to the public.
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4 hurt in Lee County 2-vehicle crash; teen driver flown to Rockford hospital
Four people were injured – including one who was flown to a Rockford hospital – as a result of a two-vehicle collision late Wednesday morning in Lee County.
Deputies from the Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a crash about 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at the intersection of Palmyra Road and Carriage Hill Drive in rural Sterling, which is located in Lee County, according to a news release.
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The preliminary investigation indicates that a 2015 Dodge Journey driven by a 52-yearold Sterling woman was traveling north on Carriage Hill Drive and attempting to turn onto Palmyra Road at the same time that a 2012 Hyundai sedan, driven by a 16-year-old from Mount Morris, was traveling east on Palmyra Road.
The two vehicles collided within the intersection, according to the release. The woman and two passengers in the Hyundai – a 19-year-old Tampico man and a Morrison 17-year-old – were taken to CGH Medical Center for treatment.
The driver of the Hyundai was flown to OSF St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford. The crash remains under investigation by a Lee County Sheriff’s Office traffic crash reconstructionist.
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office was assisted at the scene by the Sterling Fire Department, Rock Falls Fire Department, Dixon Rural Fire Department, Dixon City Fire Department, Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office, Illinois State Police, OSF Life Flight and the Illinois Department of Transportation.
– Charlene Bielema
Shaw Local News Network file photo Emblem of Lee County Sheriff’s Department, seen on a squad car on April 21, 2023.
ISP squad damaged in Whiteside County collision, one of 4 trooper crashes in one day
By CHARLENE BIELEMA cbielema@shawmedia.com
The Illinois State Police experienced three Move Over Law-related crashes Monday while responding to emergency incidents across Illinois.
A squad car in Whiteside County also was struck by a passing motorist in a weather-related crash.
The first crash occurred about 4 a.m. Monday, March 16 in the westbound lanes of Interstate 80 near Houbolt Road in Joliet, according to a statement from the ISP.
“Trooper was stopped behind a crash scene with their emergency lights activated when a vehicle failed to move over and side swiped the driver’s side of the trooper’s squad car,” police said.
The trooper was inside his squad car at the time of the crash but was uninjured, police said.
The driver who struck the trooper’s vehicle was issued a citation for what’s known as a Scott’s Law, or Move Over Law, violation.
The second crash occurred about 4:10 a.m. while another trooper was assisting with the first crash related to the Move Over Law violation, police said.
Another vehicle passing the crash scene failed to move over and struck one of the vehicles in the initial crash, which then got pushed into the second trooper’s squad vehicle, police said.
That driver also was issued a citation for a Move Over Law violation, police said.
The third Move Over Law-related crash occurred in ISP Troop 5 at 4:45 p.m. on northbound I-57 in Ashkum in Iroquois County.
A trooper with ISP’s Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Bureau was stopped on the shoulder with their
emergency lights activated, assisting a motorist. A truck-tractor semi-trailer failed to move over and struck the rear end of the squad car, pushing it forward into the vehicle that the trooper was assisting, according to the ISP.
The trooper was taken to a hospital with serious injuries that weren’t life-threatening. Three other occupants involved in the crash were hospitalized for their injuries. The truck driver was cited for a Move Over Law violation.
Whiteside County crash
ISP Troop 1 also experienced a squad car crash because of weather-related roadway conditions at 4:25 p.m. Monday on I-88 westbound near state Route 78 in Whiteside County.
According to the ISP, a trooper was stopped with their emergency lights activated, assisting a motorist who had slid off the road. A sedan reportedly lost control and struck the rear of the
trooper’s squad car. The trooper was inside the squad car at the time of the crash and suffered serious injuries that weren’t life-threatening.
The crash investigation is ongoing. Charges may potentially be filed with the State’s Attorney’s office pending the outcome of the investigation, according to the ISP.
ISP reminds the public the Move Over Law, also known as “Scott’s Law,” in Illinois, requires all drivers to slow down and move over when approaching an emergency vehicle, emergency worker, or any vehicle with its emergency or hazard lights activated.
A person who violates the Move Over Law faces a fine of no less than $250 and no more than $10,000 for a first offense. If the violation results in injury to another person, the violator’s driver’s license will be suspended for a mandatory period of anywhere between six months and two years.
Erie library hosts ‘Choose your own Easter egg hunt’
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Do your Easter Egg hunt on your time at the Erie Public Library! Our eggs will be hidden all week from March 30 to April 4 waiting for the perfect time for you to find them.
Let our librarian know you want to start the hunt and you’ll get 2 minutes to find as many eggs as possible. Return the eggs to the desk to claim your prize. No crowds, no schedule, no registration. One hunt a person, please. The hunt is free.
Cookbook Club
April 4, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Finally - a bookclub that always has snacks! We are cooking recipes from Good Things by Samin Nosrat. Stop by the library to flip through the book and pick out a recipe. Then bring it to Cookbook Club on April 4 so we can taste our way through the book. Email your recipe selection to Director@ EriePublicLibrary.com. This event is free.
Hydroponics & Microgreens
April 7 from 6-8 p.m. and April 18 from 10 a.m. to noon: Come learn about the
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health benefits of microgreens and how to grow them at home. Participants receive a hydroponics starter kit to grow your own microgreens at home and 30 recipes for ideas on how to eat them. Class is limited and registration is required. Email Director@EriePublicLibrary.com to reserve your spot. The event is free.
Lego Club
April 11, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Come build with our massive Lego collection. Bring a friend or meet one here. Work as a team or create something independently. Either way you belong to the best Lego
club around and get access to incredibly unique Legos. Lego club is unsupervised. No registration is required. Recommended ages: 9 and up (or younger with adult). The event is free.
Open Studio
April 18 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Artists and crafters: Come to the library and join Open Studio. Bring your knitting, sewing, painting, literally any art or craft you’re working on - and don’t forget the snacks! Meet with your fellow artists, swap ideas, and get caught up on your craft (and chats!). This event is free.
and internationally.
Morrison’s next Lenten Lunch is March 25
The Morrison Ministers’ Council is hosting its fourth annual Lenten Lunches series.
All are welcome to the lunches, hosted
at noon on Wednesdays through March 25. Each lunch will begin with a short worship service followed by a light lunch.
The March 25 lunch will be at Ebenezer Reformed Church, 309 E. Park St. – Shaw Local News Network
Emmanuel Church-Morrison’s Voices of Praise Easter concerts set for March 27-29
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The Emmanuel Church-Morrison’s Voices of Praise invites the area to celebrate with them as they present EVOP’s 18th annual Easter concerts.
“The Lamb Has Overcome!” will be presented in three services, Friday and Sunday evenings, March 27 and 29 at 7 p.m. and a Saturday, March 28, matinee at 3 p.m.
Voices of Praise’s platform will be filled with over 80 singers from over 20 churches, who, through music, will celebrate the life of Jesus, including Palm Sunday, the passion of Jesus, his crucifixion and death, and the excitement of Easter morning. This is the first time in the existence of “Voices of Praise” that a true Easter production has been done for its spring presentations.
Vocal Band’s “Alpha & Omega,” The Hoppers’ “Yahweh” & “Jerusalem,” and the Ball Brothers’ “Mercy Tree.” Worship music begins the evening with the congregation invited to join the choir for the worship song “Hymn of Heaven” as well as “Resurrection Hymn Medley”.
No tickets are needed for this 70-minute concert and a free-will offering will be received. All ages are welcome and the church is handicap accessible. A fellowship hour will follow all performances, hosted by the women of Emmanuel.
“The Lamb Has Overcome” is filled with moving and high-energy music,
Soloists joining the choir in these concerts will be Rich Criss, Tonia Ernst and Eddie Pruis. Narrators sharing the story and life of Jesus include Brenda Haan and Bob Stone.
including Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir’s “The Lamb Has Overcome,” “I’m Amazed,” “Behold the Lamb” and “Thou, O Lord.” Favorite selections of the Emmanuel choir include Gaither
A free shuttle bus will be provided for one hour before and after all three services. This shuttle bus will pick up from the south end of Ebenezer Reformed Church’s parking lot, just two blocks south of Emmanuel’s campus and will bring riders to the curb in front of Emmanuel.
For information, call the church office at 815-772-3890.
We Support Our Local Schools!
GO STEAMERS AND KNIGHTS!
Photo provided by Rich Criss
The Emmanuel Church-Morrison’s “Voices of Praise” practices for its upcoming Easter cantata that will be performed March 27-29.
events during Community College Month
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Eastern Iowa Community Colleges will offer a wide range of no-cost classes throughout April as part of Community College Month, inviting residents to step inside classrooms, labs, and learning spaces across the region.
In addition to free classes, EICC campuses will host a number of free events throughout the month, creating even more opportunities for the community to connect, explore, and celebrate.
Classes and events will be held throughout EICC’s service area, including Clinton Community College, Muscatine Community College, Scott
Community College, and additional EICC facilities.
The classes are open to the public and designed to be hands-on, practical, and welcoming to all experience levels.
Community members can explore a broad mix of topics, from welding, vehicle care, and safety skills to creative workshops, technology basics, and career exploration.
Classes run April 1–30.
Space is limited, and registration is required.
“Community College Month gives us a chance to open our doors and say thank you,” said Bryan Renfro, chancellor of Eastern Iowa Community Colleges. “Our communities support our students and programs in countless ways, and this is one way we invite
people to step inside, get curious, and experience learning up close.”
Community College Month is recognized nationally each April to highlight the role community colleges play in education, workforce development, and community growth.
The annual #CCMonth campaign is led by the Association of Community College Trustees to bring attention to the value and impact of community colleges across the country.
Across the nation, community colleges serve as the workforce engine for their regions, preparing nurses and medical technicians, welders and advanced manufacturing specialists, cybersecurity professionals, logistics experts, early childhood educators, and more.
Many students complete careerready credentials in two years or less, and sometimes in just weeks through short-term training programs.
With lower tuition, strong transfer pathways, and industry-aligned programs, community colleges provide an affordable, high-value return on investment in higher education.
“These classes are designed to be approachable and hands-on,” Renfro said. “Whether someone wants to try a new skill, explore an interest, or simply see what happens inside our labs and classrooms, we want them to feel welcome.”
Classes begin April 1.
A full schedule and registration information are available at eicc.edu/ ccmonth.
Dixon Elks free children’s podiatry clinic is April 21
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Illinois Elks Children’s Care Corporation, in cooperation with Northwest District Elks lodges, will sponsor a free children’s podiatry assessment clinic April 21.
The clinic will take place at Morrison Podiatry, 841 N. Galena Ave., Suite 300, Dixon, with Dr. David Yeager as the clinician in charge.
The clinic starts at 8 a.m. and is by appointment only. To make an appointment, call the Illinois Elks Children’s Care office at 800-2720074 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. There is no charge for any services at this clinic.
No medical referral is necessary for the clinic, but physicians are welcome to refer patients to the clinic for a specific reason or a second opinion. School nurses are welcome to refer children and families to the clinic.
The Elks Organization has been working with physically challenged children since 1928, and this is one of the 15 clinic locations throughout Illinois.
The clinic is an ideal time to have a child reviewed for bone and joint development. If your child has feet pointing inward or outward, or complains of foot pain, they can be seen at this clinic.
There is no charge for any diagnostic services at this clinic. The Elks will provide financial assistance to the best of their ability for children needing further treatment or specialty equipment when the family lacks sufficient resources to do so.
In the past, the Elks have purchased therapy services, corrective shoes, braces, wheelchairs and augmentative communication devices to help children overcome a variety of physical challenges.
A free children’s podiatry clinic takes place 8 a.m. April 21 and is appointment only at Morrison Podiatry in Dixon.
Morrison Lions Club’s annual Rose Day
Sale underway, Recycle Day is April 18
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Morrison Lions Club members are taking orders for roses to be delivered on Good Friday, April 3.
The Lions Club cannot guarantee a certain color, but the buyer’s request will be honored as closely as possible. The colors are vivid and include reds, pinks, mauves, yellows, and other combinations.
Orders are due Sunday, March 29. To place an order, contact any Lions Club member or call Jim Blakemore at 815-631-1781, Darlene Smith at 815-772-2346 or Ken Jansma at 309-236-8960.
Funds raised support two scholarships to Morrison High School graduates and reimbursement to CGH for eyeglasses they supply to Morrison-area students and resi -
dents during the year.
Also, mark the calendar for the area-wide Morrison Lions Recycle Day.
The event will be from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 18, at the Whiteside County Fairgrounds, 201 W. Winfield St., Morrison.
Flyers will be posted at local businesses, the Morrison Lions Foundation Facebook page, and the club’s website, showing a list of items that will be accepted.
Club meetings are held on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at noon at Happy Joe’s. Anyone interested in joining Lions is cordially invited to attend any meeting to learn more about what Lions do to uphold the motto of “We Serve.” The club’s website is www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/morrisonil/contact.php.
Charlene Bielema City of Morrison welcome sign
Millcreek Crossing
CHURCH LISTINGS
ALBANY
Albany United Methodist Church
502 N. First Ave., 309-887-4781
Pastor Toni Lucas
St. Patrick Catholic Church 1201 N. Bluff St., Albany
Father Timothy Barr, Pastor
CORDOVA
Cordova Baptist 602 Third Ave. South, Cordova
Pastor Carmen Jordan 309-654-2501 - www.cordovafbc.com
EAST MOLINE
Sycamore Baptist Church 5323 180th Street North, East Moline 309-200-2505 www.sycamorebaptistchurch.com
Wildwood Baptist Church 18717 Hubbard Road, East Moline 309-496-9397 office@ wildwoodchurch.com
Pastors Brian Smith, Andrew Robinson, Andy Thomaston and Matt Winquist
Zion Lutheran Church 17628 Hubbard Road, East Moline
Rev. Gary A. Wright - 309-496-3592
ERIE
Erie Baptist Church 8th Ave. and 11th Street, Erie
Call Ron Kimball for info: 309-230-3584
Erie Christian Church 715 6th Ave., Erie, 309-659-2561
First Christian Reformed Church 801 15th Avenue, Fulton, 815-589-3790 www.fultonfirstcrc.com firstcrcfulton@live.com
Pastor Michael Hooker
HILLSDALE
Hillsdale United Methodist Church 124 Butzer St., Hillsdale Church 309-658-2340
Pastor Melva England
HOOPPOLE
Calvary Evangelical Congregational Church Rev. Zachary Van Dyke, Pastor 563-370-8779
Hooppole Zion Methodist Church
Pastor Rolando Renteria 311 Main St, Hooppole, 815-948-7591 Parsonage 309-658-2145
LYNDON
Dominion Christian Fellowship Center 104 4th St. W., Lyndon 815-590-6971
Rev. Barbi E. Momolu Sr.
Trinity Baptist Church
403 6th Ave North, Lyndon Pastor Alan Jahn - 563-242-0307 www.trinitybaptistchapel.com
MORRISON
Bethesda Evangelical Lutheran Church 301 W. South St., Morrison Pastor Tammy Anderson 815-414-1758 - Office: 772-4896
Brethren In Christ Church 207 E. Knox Street, Morrison Sunday Worship at 10:30 a.m. 815-772-4871
WISDOM
Heating and Air
Erie, Illinois
“For your wisest climate solutions” 309-659-7944
Church Of St. Anne Episcopal
401 N Cherry St., Morrison, 815-772-2818 stannemorrison@frontiernet.net www.churchofstannemorrison.org
Crossroads Community Church
201 W. Market, Morrison Pastor Jon Eastlick - 815-956-0090 morrison@crossroadscn.com
Ebenezer Reformed Church
309 E. Park St., Morrison Pastor J. T. Bean 815-772-2472
www.ercmorrison.com
Emmanuel Church
202 E. Morris St., Morrison 815-772-3890
www.ecmorrison.com
Rev. Luke Schouten, Senior Pastor Rich Criss, Ministry Coordinator
First Baptist Church
406 E. Maple Ave. Morrison
Pastor Roy Brown, II Phone 815-772-2696 facebook.com/morrisonfirstbaptist
First Presbyterian Church
Rev. Michael Selburg - 815-772-3510
100 East Lincolnway, Morrison Facebook live services Sundays 10:15 a.m. YouTube Channel: First Presbyterian Church firstpresmorrison@gmail.com www.firstpresmorrison.org
Kingdom Life Community Church
11429 Ward Road, Morrison 815-772-4098
www.kingdomlife.global
Pastor Stephen Harmon
Morrison Christian Church
201 S. Genesee, Morrison David Manley, Minister, 602-750-6426 d.manley93@yahoo.com
Google YouTube Larry Kidwell for sermons.
Morrison United Methodist Church
200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison Pastor Sun-Ah Kang - 815-772-4030
United Methodist Church Pastor Leanne Keate - 815-564-2302
Warranty Deeds
Emily Davy Gonzalez and David Gonzalez to Michael Neubauer and Allison Neubauer, 10052 LANDMARK DR, ROCK FALLS, $307,000
Jason E Gale and Jennifer A Gale to Devin Goodeill, 1008 SUNSET DR, ROCK FALLS, $239,000
Brandi R Burns to Braydon Roosna, 405 BLUFF ST, ALBANY, $101,000
Marie Ann Bray to Benjamin Fosdick, 717 13TH AVENUE, FULTON, $121,000
Francisco Javier Flores to Konner Dadez, 704 7TH ST W, STERLING, $109,900
Scott A Wolber to Aro Properties Illinois Llc, 1101 1ST AVE, ROCK FALLS, $375,000
Christine S Terronez to Mikio Martinez, 1009 AVENUE C, ROCK FALLS, $103,000
David Powers and Sarah Powers to Xander J Walling, 828 10TH AVE, FULTON, $136,500
Daniel Hartman, Jaycie Vankampen, and Jaycie Hartman Nka to Jacob P Zimmerman and Enjolique Zimmerman, 16379 SAND RD, FULTON, $300,000
Andrew J Zajicek to Wyatt A Reynolds, 707 19TH AVENUE, FULTON, $135,000
2 Man Enterprises Llc to Uprooted Properties Llc, 424 12TH ST, ERIE, $195,000
Quit Claims
Ethan W Oleson and Allissa E Hultgren to Ethan W Oleson, 311 6TH ST W, PROPHETSTOWN, $0.00
Amy C Kimmer and Amy C Henkelman
Fka to Dale R Kimmer to Amy C Kimmer, 817 6TH AVE, FULTON, $0.00
Rita A Peach, Micheal D Peach, and Mary F Weller Trust to Rita A Peach, Michael D Peach, and Mary F Weller, 31236 COOPER RD, DEER GROVE, $0.00
Shanti Willey, Joplin Sell, and James Sell Estate to Jodi L Perez, Jackie S Berry, Lori L Winge, Steven A Sell, and Michael F Sell, 503 10TH AVE, ROCK FALLS, $0.00
Wanda K Hippen, Ryan Hippen, Jodi Hippen, Kristi Jones, and David R Hippen Estate to Wanda K Hippen, 1214 5TH ST W, STERLING, $0.00
Thomas M Walker, Carolyn C Chattic, and Marjorie M Walker Estate to Carolyn C Chattic and Dalton Q T Chattic, 1708 17TH AVE, STERLING, $0.00
Trustee’s Deeds
Tommy J Nielsen Trustee and Nielsen Family Trust to Dc Prime Improvements Llc, 313 KLOSS ST, ROCK FALLS, $35,000
Cheryle A Colmark Trust to Gary C Stanley, 3 3RD ST E STERLING IL, 5 3RD ST E STERLING IL, and 7 3RD ST E, STERLING, $200,000
Sarah J Manthey Trustee and Sally S Tobin Trust to Agnes Connell Tobin Farm Llc, 19273 HOOVER RD, STERLING, $0.00
Brenda K Adams Trustee and Olive Bessie Nielsen Trust to John D Hostetler Trust, Ellen L Hostetler Trust, Juanita Hostetler Trust, John D Hostetler Trustee, David Hostetler Trustee, and Leroy A Hostetler Trust, 1295 BLUE GOOSE RD, TAMPICO, $1,850,000
Brent Dykstra, Agent In River City Mall
1426 10th Avenue, Fulton 815-589-2200
CLASSIFIED
NOTICE
River Bend
sprayed. The bid should also include price to treat the football field per treatment four (4) times a year with fertilizer and weed control. Questions can be directed to Taylor Whitney, Transportation Director, at 815589-2902. Proof of insurance is required. Bids should be submi tted by 12:00 noon on Apr il 15, 2026, to the River Bend District Office located at 1110 3rd Street, Fulton, IL 61252.
As sumed Name Publication Notice
Public Notice is hereby given that on Thursday, March 12, 2026, a certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of Whiteside County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post-office addresses of all of the persons owning, conducting and transac ting the business known as:
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISL AND COUNTY, ILLINOIS TRADITIONAL MORTGAGE ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION Plaintiff, -v.-
MICHAEL TSCHOPP et al Defendant 2025FC26 NOTICE OF SAL E
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 19, 2025, an agent for The Judicia l Sales Corporation, will at 1:00 PM on Apr il 6, 2026, at the McCarthy, Callas & Feeney, PC, 329 18th Street Suite 100, Rock Island, IL, 61201, sel l at pub lic in-person sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:
Commonly known as 105 E 2ND STREET, COAL VALLEY, IL 61240
Property Index No. 17-23-203-011 The real estate is improved with a residence.
Sale terms: If sold to anyone other than the Pla intiff, 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicia l Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted The balance, in certi fied funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject prope rty is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any r epresentati on as to qua lity or quantity of title and wi thou t recourse to Plaintiff and in ''AS IS'' condition. The sale is further subject to confir mation by the court.
Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.
Where a sale of real estat e is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue l aws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowabl e for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsect ion (d) of secti on 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the r ight to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption.
The property will NOT be ope n for inspection and plaintiff makes no rep resentation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information
If this prope rty is a condomi nium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Propert y Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4) If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at th e foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).
IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTIO N 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.
You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where Th e Judicia l Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For informat ion, examine the court file, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Plaintiff's Attorneys, 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 (630) 794-9876
THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATIO N One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60 606-4650 (312) 236- SALE
You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales
CODILIS & ASSOCIATES , P.C.
15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE IL, 60527 630-794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.c slegal.com
NOTE: Pur su ant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Pla intiff's attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
Case # 2025FC26 I3282704 (The Review Mar. 10, 17, 24, 2026)
2026 Ann ual Clyde Town Meeting wi ll be held Apr il 14, 2026 at 7 p.m. at the Clyde Township Building, Lyndon, Rd Morrison, 61270
March 24, 2026
ANNUAL TOWNSH IP ME ETING
Notice is hereby given to the legal vote rs of Union Grove Township that the Annual Township Meeting wi ll be held on Tuesda y, April 14, 2026 at 7:00 p.m at the Union Grove Township Building at Prairie Center and Hillside Road The Monthly meeting will follow. Dave Mickley Township Clerk March 24, 2026
NOTICE
River Bend
C.U.S.D #2 is taking bids for lawn care (weed control and fertilizer) for the 2026-2027 school year The bid should include the p rice to treat the lawn at Fulton High School (1207 12th Street), River Bend Middle School (415 12th Street), Fulton Elementary School (1301 7th Avenue), and the practice field in the late spring and fall for weed control only. Only high profile areas are to be sprayed. The bid should also include price to treat the football field per treatment four (4) times a year with fertilizer and weed control. Questions can be directed to Taylor Whitney, Transportation Director, at 815589-2902. Proof of insurance is required. Bids should be submi tted by 12:00 noon on Apr il 15, 2026, to the River Bend District Office located at Str
C.U.S.D #2 is taking bids for lawn care (weed control and fertilizer) for the 2026-2027 school year The bid should include the p rice to treat the lawn at Fulton High School (1207 12th Street), River Bend Middle School (415 12th Street), Fulton Elementary School (1301 7th Avenue), and the practice field in the late spring and fall for weed control only. Only high profile areas are to be sprayed. The bid should also include price to treat the football field per treatment four (4) times a year with fertilizer and weed control. Questions can be directed to Taylor Whitney, Transportation Director, at 815589-2902. Proof of insurance is required. Bids should be submi tted by 12:00 noon on Apr il 15, 2026, to the River Bend District Office located at 1110 3rd Street, Fulton, IL 61252. Bids will be discussed at the River Bend Community Unit District #2 Board of Educa tion Meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. The River Bend Board of Educa tion reserves the right to reject any or all bids
Mary Simmons, Secretary Board of Education River Bend CUSD #2 Fulton, IL 61252
March 24, 2026
Bids will be discussed at the River Bend Community Unit District #2 Board of Educa tion Meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. The River Bend Board of Educa tion reserves the right to reject any or all bids
Mary Simmons, Secretary Board of Education River Bend CUSD #2 Fulton, IL 61252
March 24, 2026
MAR-CO INDUSTRIES loca ted at 523 BARDEN ST MORRISON IL 61270
Dated this 12th day of March, 2026. No. DBA5436
Karen J Str alow Clerk
March 17, 24, 31, 2026
As sumed Name Publication Notice
was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of Whiteside County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post-office addresses of all of the persons owning, conducting and transac ting the business known as: MAR-CO INDUSTRIES loca ted at 523 BARDEN ST MORRISON IL 61270
Dated this 12th day of March, 2026. No. DBA5436 Karen J Str alow Clerk
Public Notice is hereby given that on Friday, February 27, 2026, a certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of Whiteside County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post-office addresses of all of the persons owning, conducting and transac ting the business known as: SET THE BARRE HIGH loca ted at 222 W MAIN ST MORRISON IL 61270
Dated this 27th day of February, 2026.
No. DBA5433
Karen J Str alow Clerk
March 10, 17, 24, 2026
That this case you and other certain Mortgag follows, to-wit: Rock Island, IL by: Todd E. Electronic Reg nominee for Funding, as M Recorder of Document No summons was provided by la NOW, THEREF otherwise file the Clerk of th Tammy R.
March 17, 24, 31, 2026
sumed Name Publication Notice blic Notice is reby given that Thursday, rch 12, 2026, a rtificate was filed he Office of the County Clerk of hiteside County, Illinois, setting forth names and st-office adesses of all of persons ownconducting transac ting business known as: MAR-CO INDUSTRIES
loca ted at 523 BARDEN ST MORRISON IL 61270 ted this 12th of March, 2026. DBA5436
Karen J Str alow Clerk
rch 17, 24, 31, 2026 sumed Name Publication Notice
blic Notice is reby given that riday, February 2026, a certifiwas filed in Office of the County Clerk of hiteside County, Illinois, setting forth names and st-office adesses of all of persons ownconducting transac ting business known as: T THE BARRE HIGH
loca ted at 222 W MAIN ST MORRISON IL 61270
ted this 27th of February, 2026. DBA5433
Karen J Str alow Clerk
rch 10, 17, 24, 2026
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT F OR THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
ROCK ISL AND COUNTY, ROCK ISL AND, ILLINOIS
U.S Bank National Association PLAINTIFF
Vs. Frank Fitzpatrick; Illinois Housing Development Authority; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants; Kerrie Bauman a/k/a Kerrie Fitzpatrick; Unknown He irs and Legate es of Todd E. Fitzpatr ick; Allison Walsh, as Special Rep resentativ e for Todd E. Fitzpatrick (deceased) DEFENDANTS No. 2025FC164 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION
NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: Unknown Owner s and Nonrecord Claimants Kerrie Bauman a/k/a Kerrie Fitzpatrick Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Todd E. Fitzpatrick
That this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1002 83rd Ave W Rock Island, IL 61201 and which said Mortgage was made by: Todd E. Fitzpatrick the Mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for Broker Solutions, Inc. dba New American Funding, as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Rock Island County, Illinois , as Document No 2020-15832; and for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law and that the said suit is now pending. NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this Court,
Tammy R. Weikert Rock Island County Courthouse 1317 3rd Avenue, Suite 101 Rock Island, IL 61201 on or before Apr il 9, 2026, A DEFA ULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU AT ANY TIME AFTER THAT DAY AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRAYER OF SAID COMPLAINT.
CODILIS & ASSOCIATES , P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100 Burr Ridge, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300
DuPage # 15170 Winnebago # 531
Our File No. 14-24-07567
NOTE: This law firm is a debt collector I3282916 Review Mar. 10, 17, 24, 2026 tractors
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISL AND COUNTY, ILLINOIS TRADITIONAL MORTGAGE ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION Plaintiff, -v.-
MICHAEL TSCHOPP et al Defendant 2025FC26 NOTICE OF SAL E
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 19, 2025, an agent for The Judicia l Sales Corporation, will at 1:00 PM on Apr il 6, 2026, at the McCarthy, Callas & Feeney, PC, 329 18th Street Suite 100, Rock Island, IL, 61201, sel l at pub lic in-person sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LAND SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF COAL VALLEY IN THE COUNTY OF ROCK ISLAND IN THE STATE OF IL LOT NUMBER 13 IN ''RIVER PARK ACRES'', AN ADDITION IN COAL VALLE Y TOWNSHIP AS PER THE RECORDED PLAT TH EREOF.
Commonly known as 105 E 2ND STREET, COAL VALLEY, IL 61240
Property Index No. 17-23-203-011
The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: If sold to anyone other than the Pla intiff, 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicia l Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted The balance, in certi fied funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject prope rty is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any r epresentati on as to qua lity or quantity of title and wi thou t recourse to Plaintiff and in ''AS IS'' condition. The sale is further subject to confir mation by the court.
Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.
Where a sale of real estat e is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue l aws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowabl e for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsect ion (d) of secti on 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the r ight to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption.
The property will NOT be ope n for ins pection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information
If this prope rty is a condomi nium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4) If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at th e foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).
IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTIO N 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.
You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where Th e Judicia l Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For informat ion, examine the court file, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Plaintiff's Attorneys, 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 (630) 794-9876
THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATIO N One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60 606-4650 (312) 236- SALE
You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day atus report of pending sales.
CODILIS & ASSOCIATES , P.C.
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Case # 2025FC26 I3282704 (The Review Mar. 10, 17, 24, 2026)
PUZZLES
ACROSS
1. Inclined to do
4. Sketches
10. Book of Chronicles (abbr.)
11. Atomic #58
12. Dorm official
14. Small Eurasian deer
15. Southern constellation
16. Workers’ groups
18. Former
22. Excellent
23. Romance language related to Spanish
24. Reference
26. Equally
27. Dirty towels
28. A cargo (abbr.)
30. Ammunition
31. You get one in summer
34. Slang for trucks with trailers
36. Swiss river
37. Exchange rate
39. British School
40. College teacher
41. Foreign Service
42. Horse gear
48. Cost to fly
50. A salt or ester of boric acid
51. Mocking
52. One who bird-watches
53. Concluding passage
54. A major division of geological time
55. Sodium
56. A way to produce
58. Soak
59. Laughed loudly and harshly
60. Affirmative
DOWN
1. Moth species phalonidia
2. Quantum of energy
3. Break the law
4. Location of White House
5. Official cancellation of a decision
6. Where rockers work
7. Cut of beef: __ mignon
8. Nocturnal burrowing reptile
9. Atomic #62
12. Genus of evergreen subshrubs
13. Flowering plant of the legume family
17. Inches per minute (abbr.)
19. Tropical fruit
20. Hot fluid beneath the earth’s crust
21. James __, painter
25. Popular dessert
29. Payment (abbr.) 31. Cuisine style
32. Genus of true flies
33. City in western France 35. Arrogance
38. One holding a position of command 41. Weekday
43. An evening party 44. Print errors
Not good
46. Egyptian Sun god 47. East German town
49. Olfactory property
56. Atomic #37
57. “Pollock” actor Harris
SPORTS
SOFTBALL
TODAY IN SPORTS HISTORY
1994: Wayne Gretzky scores his 802nd goal, passing Gordie Howe as the top goal scorer in NHL history. The Los Angeles Kings center scores in the second period for his 62nd NHL record.
Sauk Valley softball five players to watch in 2026
By DRAKE LANSMAN dlansman@shawmedia.com
With the softball season getting underway, here are five of the top returning players to watch in the Sauk Valley area.
Allie Anderson, Morrison, sr., C: She was an Illinois Coaches Association AllState second-team pick in Class 2A, an All-Northwestern Upstate Illini Conference South first-team pick who hit .448 with a team-high 34 RBIs to help the Fil-
lies reach the Sweet 16. Anderson is among the Fillies’ key returners along with Elle Milnes and pitcher Ava Duncan.
Mya Lira, Sterling, sr., SS: She was an ICA All-State third-team pick in Class 3A, first-team All-Western Big 6 Conference selection who hit .475 with 33 runs scored. She was a first-team all-area selection last season. Lira joins pitcher Lily Martinez and outfielder Lily Cantu among the other key players returning for the Golden Warriors.
Lucy Oetting, Newman, sr., IF: She was an ICA All-State third-team selection in Class 1A and an All-Three Rivers East first-team shortstop. She hit .422 with two home runs, 14 RBIs, 35 runs scored and 12 stolen bases. She was a first-team all-area selection last season. Oetting and sophomore pitcher Gianna Vance look to be a solid base for the Comets. Oetting is a Saint Louis University softball recruit.
Zoe Kunau, Fulton, jr., OF: She was an ICA All-State second-team selection in
Class 1A, an All-NUIC West first-team selection who hit .532 with a school-record 59 hits and 38 stolen bases. Kunau was a first-team all-area selection last season.
Kendra Kingsby, Milledgeville, Sr., IF/P: Kingsby was an All-NUIC South firstteam pick who hit .549 with six home runs and 38 RBIs. She also posted a 1.20 ERA with 48 strikeouts in 34 innings pitched. She was a first-team all-area selection last season. Kingsby is an Aurora University volleyball commit.
GIRLS BASKETBALL
3 Sauk Valley players named to All-Conference team
By DRAKE LANSMAN dlansman@shawmedia.com
The All-Arrowhead Athletic Conference women’s basketball team was released, with three Sauk Valley Community College players recognized.
Morrison grads Camryn Veltrop and Shelby Veltrop were named first-team all-conference, while Dixon grad Harvest Day was a second-team pick.
Camryn, a freshman, also was named first-team all-region after scoring a region-best 20.6 points per game and a 63.3 field-goal percentage. She was one of two players in the conference to average
a double-double across 10 games played after she averaged 25.22 points and 11.9 rebounds per game. She also led the conference with 24 blocks (2.4 blocks per game) and a 68.5 field goal percentage.
Her 81.3 free-throw percentage also was second-best. Shelby also averaged a double-double in 10 games after averaging 14.9 points and a conference-leading 12.4 rebounds per contest. The two-time, first-team selection and former conference player of the year was third in blocks per game (1.6), fourth in assists (3.4) and third in field-goal percentage (45.1). The conference no longer selects a
player or coach of the year.
Day led the conference with 7.3 assists per game while scoring 13.3 points and 9.1 rebounds per contest. She was third in free-throw percentage (80.6%).
The Skyhawks (11-19) finished 7-3 in conference play this past season, trailing only Carl Sandburg (9-1).
Other all-conference first-team selections included Sandburg’s Hailey Redding and Antonia Kisler, and Black Hawk’s Kaylie Pena. Second-team selections also included Highland’s Pilar Ortega, IVCC’s Ashlyn Ehm and Jasmine Garman, and Black Hawk’s Peyton Bose.
