MT. MORRIS TIMES
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Earleen Hinton
FFA Ag Day a hit with Oregon students
By EARLEEN HINTON ehinton@shawmedia.com
OREGON – The weather was perfect and the animals and tractors did not disappoint as Oregon Elementary School students flocked to the Oregon High School’s FFA Petting Zoo and Ag Event on May 9. FFA students brought their tractors and animals to the lawn of the elementary school in Oregon for children to learn about agriculture.
Photos by Earleen Hinton
TOP LEFT: Prekindergartner Kandyn Larson pets a gosling held by Oregon High School FFA student Kerrie Diaz at the FFA petting zoo May 9. TOP RIGHT: Oregon prekindergartners check out the piglet that was one of the animals kids could learn about during the Oregon High School FFA petting zoo May 9.
ABOVE: Prekindergartner Memphis Mongan checks out the vintage Ford tractor at Oregon High School’s FFA agriculture event May 9. FFA kids brought their tractors to the Oregon Elementary School for grade school students to explore. A petting zoo with animals cared for by FFA students also was part of the event. LEFT: Oregon High School FFA student Cheyanne Edlund brought her miniature horses, Sierra and Hudson, to the FFA petting zoo May 9.
Veterans’ graves being marked with round medallions
What a beautiful day for all the mothers who were celebrating. And for all the mothers who are no longer here, we are missing them.
We are missing several mothers who sat in church every Sunday for many, many years. I’ve reconnected with the children at visitations.
Nancy Jo told me this past week how she enjoyed all the science experiments in first grade and it was nice to hear those words.
Kathy Sowinski and I went to the University of Wisconsin in Madison for two weeks many years ago. These were workshops through the Institute of Chemical Education to put chemistry in your classrooms.
It is nice to hear those were things first graders remembered all their lives. That was a great program. Yesterday, I went to the museum and Kevin and I went through the flag
POLO
HISTORY
Betty Obendorf
trunk. We found some really old flags and have hung one of them up inside the museum.
We do not have one up at Aplington House right now and I need to take mine I have at home to use there. When I put mine out, the wind catches it and bends down the pole so it spends most of the time in the corner of the garage. My neighbor has put up a new flag pole and that looks nice.
We need to see if we are taking care of the flags correctly. Should we have them in a controlled environment if they are not on display? We have only so much space at the museum.
Kevin has been working on finding all the veterans at the cemeteries and they are marking the graves with a small round medallion. It is great to see all the graves of our veterans being updated. Thank you, Kevin.
Last week, Linda, Charlie and I met Kim Boyden at the Rochelle library to look at Doris Vogel’s history papers. She was a historian for Ogle County. The history papers are in the genealogy section.
I had not met with Kim for a number of years. She was connected to Shepard Leach in Rockford and I loved to drive past his home. It was surrounded by a round stone fence that was very unique. Then all was sold to new developers and most of the fence was torn out. What a shame when people are not interested in saving historical bits and pieces.
Kim is putting together the story of
her ancestors and it seems Shepard Leach visited many in the area and they all were connected to the Underground Railroad. In his notes, he never mentioned the Underground Railroad but he had something to do with most of them who were part of it.
We continued to find bits and pieces and we wondered what part did he play in all of this? He even entertained John Brown for a week in Rockford.
Beth still is working on the parts of the application that needed more work and then it will be sent in again. Hopefully it will be approved.
So we still are finding out more information. It seems to be never-ending.
• Betty Obendorf is a retired teacher and volunteer for the Polo Historical Society.
What is a wishing well? Several of them are in Ogle County
As Marilyn and I drive around Ogle County we see several wishing wells.
Going to the internet I learned they have a long history originating in European folklore.
Individuals would throw coins into the well, where it was thought that any spoken wish would be granted. The wish would then be granted based upon how the coin would land at the bottom of the well.
If the coin landed heads up, the well would grant the wish. If the coin landed tails up, the wish would be ignored.
Wishing wells can be found around the world, especially in European, Japanese and Chinese cultures. Ancient beliefs and practices concerning wishing wells included that they were a place to cure diseases and people would come seeking relief for their ailments by drinking the water.
In America, wishing wells have been part of the culture for centuries, often serving as a symbol of hope and good fortune. They can be found in various forms, from manmade wells in town squares and shopping malls to natural pools of water.
When making a wish at a wishing well, it is customary to make a donation or leave a token of appreciation.
Many manmade wishing wells are decorated with symbols and images such as flowers, ribbons, animals,
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plants and gods. Coins and other items believed to bring good fortune are commonly used to decorate the wells.
The importance of water as a source of life led to the belief that water was a blessing from the gods. Over time, the concept of wishing wells evolved to the changing needs and desires of their societies they served.
Today, wishing wells are used for amusement, hope and fundraisers.
Wishing wells are used to generate funds for organizations. In the past, it was the custom to leave a small token or gift in exchange for the wish. Gifts typically left at wishing wells can vary greatly, depending on the culture and the occasion.
There are several companies that offer wishing wells. They remind us that wishing wells have a rich history and serve as a symbol of hope, optimism and human desire.
I wonder if today’s lottery games are an extension of wishing wells.
• Otto Dick is a retired teacher and has researched Ogle County history for several years.
Photo provided by Otto Dick
The old wishing well at White Pines State Park was located between the first and second fords along the south side of the road to the campgrounds.
New judge appointed in Carroll County teen death case
Defense asks for new judge after conflict of interest surfaces
By PAYTON FELIX pfelix@shawmedia.com
MOUNT CARROLL – An Ogle County judge now will be presiding over the felony case of a former Carroll County sheriff’s deputy accused of reckless homicide and destroying evidence in connection with the July 2024 death of a Mount Carroll teen.
Matthew Herpstreith, 44, of Savanna was charged March 24 with reckless homicide, reckless conduct and obstructing justice – all felonies –as well as a misdemeanor count each of attempted obstruction of justice, destruction of evidence and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident in the death of 18-year-old Jackson Kradle of Mount Carroll. Herpstreith pleaded not guilty to all charges at his
Nack’s motion requested a different judge to preside. Klahn granted the request, appointing Ogle County Judge Anthony Peska to the case. There was no objection from special prosecutor Charles Colburn, an attorney with the Illinois State Appellate Prosecutor’s Office.
Klahn said this was not out of the ordinary as every defendant in a criminal case is allowed one substitution.
arraignment April 23.
Kradle’s body was found at 3:30 a.m. July 28, 2024, on Route 78, less than a mile north of Mount Carroll’s city limits. He was the victim of blunt force trauma, which a forensic pathologist ruled was the result of a vehicle/pedestrian crash.
Herpstreith and a Carroll County dispatcher, who were off duty at the time, alerted the Carroll County dispatch center via a nonemergency call that they had found the body on the
highway. Herpstreith’s arrest came eight months later.
On May 9, Herpstreith appeared before Lee County Circuit Court Judge Matthew Klahn with defense attorney Joseph Nack. It was scheduled to be a preliminary hearing, which is held to determine whether there is enough evidence to proceed to trial. Instead, the hearing focused on Nack’s motion for judge substitution based on the employment of Klahn’s brother-in-law with the Illinois State Police.
At a previous hearing April 23, Klahn said he expected to be assigned as the judge through the entirety of the case and that he had informed the chief judge that his brother-in-law is employed by the Illinois State Police. If his brother-in-law was involved in the investigation and was going to be called to testify, Klahn would recuse himself, he said. He learned from Colburn at that hearing that his brotherin-law was involved in the case and would be called to testify at some point.
Herpstreith’s preliminary hearing has been rescheduled for 2:30 p.m. June 13. Peska will preside at that hearing.
Mt. Morris man sentenced to two years probation on battery charge
By EARLEEN HINTON ehinton@shawmedia.com
OREGON – An Ogle County judge told a Mt. Morris man that inpatient treatment for his alcohol addiction is an opportunity to “better himself” after sentencing him to two years probation for a misdemeanor charge of domestic battery.
Jared Babler, 28, was charged with grabbing his mother during an April 15 incident in his home, where he resides with his mother and father.
Babler was accused of making physical contact “of an insulting or provoking nature” with his elderly mother when he grabbed her after an argument with
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Teen injured in ATV crash in rural Polo
POLO – A teen was injured May 2 after losing control of the ATV he was driving in the 13000 block of West Canada Road in rural Polo.
Ogle County sheriff’s deputies and Polo
his father who was attempting to get him to seek treatment for alcohol abuse.
Babler’s attorney, Ogle County Assistant Pubic Defender Eric Morrow, told Judge Anthony Peska on May 9 that Babler would be entering a “long-term inpatient residential center” in Pekin for at least a year for treatment.
Through a plea agreement, Babler was sentenced to 24 months probation and time served while he was held in the
Ogle County Jail, Assistant State’s Attorney Allison Huntley said.
“We’ve been in contact with the victim in regard to the defendant’s treatment, Huntley said. ”Alcohol addiction played a part in this offense.”
As part of the plea agreement, a felony charge of aggravated battery to a person over the age of 60 and a 2024 separate charge of driving with a revoked driver’s license were dismissed. Babler was fined and ordered to pay $600 in restitution on the traffic misdemeanor charge.
As part of his probation sentence, Babler must not consume alcohol, submit to drug/alcohol testing and cooperate and complete any substance abuse
treatment recommended by the probation department, including, but not limited to the facility in which he will be housed – Adult and Teen Challenge of the Greater Midwest, a faith-based treatment facility in Pekin.
“You are going to go into treatment,” Peska told Babler. “I wish you luck. I think that will be good for you. This is an opportunity to better yourself. I hope this treatment is eye-opening.”
Peska told Babler that he should be thankful for his family’s support during the court process.
“She’s been here to support you the entire time,” said Peska referring to Babler’s elderly mother. “That shows a mother’s love right there.”
EMS/Rescue were dispatched to the scene at 6:51 p.m., according to an Ogle County Sheriff’s Department news release.
“After an investigation, a 15-year-old male juvenile from Polo was found to be traveling westbound in the 13000 block of West Canada Road on an ATV with a 13-year-old
male juvenile passenger from Polo before losing control on the gravel road,” the release said. “A 17-year-old male juvenile was following the ATV on a dirt bike.”
The 15-year-old driver was taken to OSF Saint Katharine Medical Center in Dixon by Polo EMS for his injuries.
The 13-year-old passenger was not injured.
The 17-year-old was issued a citation for not having a valid driver’s license and was released to a parent.
The crash remains under investigation.
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Alex T. Paschal
Matthew Herpstreith appears in Carroll County Circuit Court on May 9. Herpstreith is charged with reckless homicide in connection with the July 2024 death of Jackson Kradle.
Jared Babler
Citizens speak out against proposed ordinance for public demonstrations
By EARLEEN HINTON ehinton@shawmedia.com
OREGON – Requiring permits for public demonstrations was met with opposition Tuesday night when several people spoke out about the proposed ordinance calling it “sweeping control over public expression” and a violation of First Amendment rights.
“I’m speaking tonight in opposition to Ordinance 2025-011 – the proposed permit requirement for public demonstrations,” Veronica Mathews said during the public comment period at the May 13 City Council meeting. “We are not Chicago. We are not Aurora. We’re not even Naperville or Elgin. We are Oregon, Illinois, a peaceful, rural community that has never needed this kind of sweeping control over public expression.”
City Manager Darin DeHaan introduced the ordinance last month telling city commissioners the new ordinance would give the city necessary information and time to prepare for demonstrations.
The introduction of the ordinance fol-
lows three “Hands Off” rallies held on two sidewalks surrounding the historic Ogle County Courthouse on April 5, April 19 and May 1.
Those events, organized by Indivisible of Ogle County, the local chapter of the Indivisible Project network – a grassroots organization founded in 2016 –included signs opposing President Donald Trump’s policies and executive orders during his first 100 days in office.
Those rallies drew 400, 250 and 150 attendees, respectively. The Oregon rally was one of several May 1 rallies that drew hundreds of thousands across the world and in the U.S.
Before the first rally, Jan Buttron of Chana met with officials from the Ogle County Sheriff’s Office, the Oregon Police Department, the Oregon Fire Protection District and the city of Oregon to make sure safety guidelines were followed.
DeHaan told the council in April that he believed a permit process was needed because Oregon was a small community with limited resources and a demonstration permit would allow the city to prepare by having the necessary law enforcement and ambulance services available.
He said the Indivisible organizers and demonstrators were “great to work with”
and that he fully supported the First Amendment and citizens’ rights to assemble but was concerned that future demonstrations could create safety issues if more people attended.
Buttron, one of five people who spoke out against the ordinance, questioned the timing of its introduction.
“The timing could not be worse,” Buttron said. “We are in a constitutional crisis.”
She said President Trump had deported American citizens and other individuals without due process – some to prisons in other countries – and committed other unconstitutional acts.
“These are all red flags,” Buttron said, referring to policies by the Trump administration. “These are peaceful protests. History is going to judge which side Oregon is on. This ordinance is not necessary. Hands off our free speech.”
Mathews said the three protests in Oregon were “lawful, respectful and incident-free ... without a single arrest, injury or disruption.”
See PROPOSED ORDINANCE, page 14
Earleen Hinton file photo
About 250 people attend a Hands Off rally April 19 around the Ogle County Courthouse in Oregon.
Too much stuff? Donate items to Chana School Museum garage sale
Event is May 30-31 in downtown Oregon
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OREGON – It’s time to clean out the garage, sort the closets, straighten up the basement and collect all those unused and unwanted items and donate them to the 28th annual Chana School Museum Benefit Rummage Sale on May 30-31.
“The Chana School Foundation would appreciate any donated items for this big fundraiser,” Chana School Museum volunteer Connie Stauffer. said. “Contribution acknowledgements will be available for tax deductions for the Internal Revenue Service.”
The Chana School Foundation is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization that maintains and runs the historic 1883 Chana School Museum.
Pieces of furniture were just some of the items for sale at the Chana School Museum’s annual rummage sale fundraiser in 2023. This year’s fundraising event for the 1883 historic two-room schoolhouse is May 30-31 in the basement of the Oregon Coliseum on North Fourth Street and in tents at the front of the building.
This year’s sale will be from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, May 30, and 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 31, at the Oregon Coliseum in downtown Oregon.
“This fundraiser generates funds to support the old 1883 schoolhouse and its programs. The school museum is run by volunteers and supported through fundraisers, grants and donations, Stauffer said.
Donations for the event will be taken right after Oregon’s City Wide Garage Sales, which are the weekend of Memorial Day.
Drop-off days for the Chana School
Museum Benefit Rummage Sale are 3 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 27, and 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday, May 28.
“All items should be dropped off at the north side of the Coliseum on these dates and times,” Stauffer said. “Some items we cannot take for donation are large entertainment centers, large appliances, blinds, mattresses and springs and car seats.”
Call Ray Gruber at 815-979-2903 for more information on what items can be accepted.
The Chana School Museum is a unique, two-room school that is listed on the National Register of Historical Places in the U.S.
To learn more about the Chana School Museum and how to become a volunteer, call Stauffer at 815-732-2447.
“Volunteers are always needed for special projects, school group activities, fundraisers and so much more,” she said. “If you would like to help with this year’s rummage sale, call me. Volunteers have saved, moved, restored and now operate the Chana School Museum. Join us in our continued efforts to keep our local rural history alive for all ages.”
Art glass workshop offered in June
OREGON – Eagle’s Nest Art Group is offering an Art Glass Workshop from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 28, at the Conover Square Eagles Nest Art Group Studio.
The workshop will be taught by artist Valerie Butcher of Rock Falls and is open
to everyone and not limited to Eagle’s Nest Art Group members.
Cost is $35 and includes all of the glass and tools required to create your personally designed bird. Register by calling Valerie at 815-441-2161 or email vabutcher@ outlook.com
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Earleen Hinton
Vintage base ball game moves to Oregon Park West
By EARLEEN HINTON ehinton@shawmedia.com
OREGON – If you want to see Oregon’s vintage base ball team take the field at 1 p.m. Sunday, May 18, you’ll have to head west – Oregon Park West to be exact.
The Ganymedes’ home venue, south of the Chana School Museum home at Oregon Park East, cannot be used for 2025 games because of renovation work at Park East.
Oregon Park District workers have put temporary construction fences across the Ganymedes’ Iron Chest Field and spectator area as construction of a new playground, walking trails and other park upgrades are underway.
“This will likely keep the Ganymedes from playing at Oregon Park East for the rest of the summer,” Ganymedes captain Mark Herman said.
on the ball at the 21st annual World Tournament of Historic Base Ball on Aug. 10, 2024, in Dearborn, Michigan.
The Ganymedes received permission from the Oregon Park District for a new temporary field location for their May 18 game with the Lemont Quarrymen at Oregon Park West, 1402 Koontz Place or 710 Oregon Trail Road. There are parking lots on both sides of the new field
location.
“The clubs will be playing a game of 1858 rules base ball on a large grassy area of the park with a nice hill in center field and a prairie on the edge of right field. Home plate will be located just off the walking path behind the houses on 14th Street,” Herman said. “It should be a fun and memorable experience for both teams and fans. There is a large round bronze statue in dead center field at the top of the hill called ‘The Solar Reef’ that looks like something from ‘Stargate,’ the movie.
“We’ll be back next year on the team’s beloved Iron Chest Field, next to the historic Chana School Museum.”
The Ganymedes Vintage Base Ball Club is an educational outreach program of the Chana School Museum that has offered historic base ball games since 2005.
Vintage rules base ball (spelled as two words in the 1800s) is played with authentic wool uniforms, no gloves, underhand pitching and gentlemanly conduct.
Other rule differences include outs for balls caught on one bounce, no called balls or strikes unless the batter swings
three times and misses and a requirement that players call themselves out on close plays. Base paths are 90 feet, there are three outs per inning and games are nine innings.
“The volunteer club plays by the earliest rules of base ball from the years 1858 to 1867 to educate and entertain guests about America’s first team sport. Admission to the games are free,” Herman said.
For more information about the Ganymedes, visit the Oregon Ganymedes Facebook page.
2025 schedule
Sunday, June 1, 1 p.m. vs. Lemont Quarrymen and Chicago Salmon at the Mt. Assisi Convent in Lemont Saturday, June 14, 1 p.m. vs. DuPage Plowboys of Downers Grove at the John Deere Historic Site in Grand Detour
Saturday and Sunday, June 21-22, TBA, Menomonie Vintage Base Ball Festival vs. teams from Wisconsin, Minnesota and Michigan at Phelan Park in Menomonie, Wisconsin
See GANYMEDES, page 12
Earleen Hinton file photo Oregon Ganymedes third baseman “Dollar” Bill Roschi zeros in
LORRAINE E. CHEEK (NEE HARTJE)
Born: October 26, 1929
Died: May 12, 2025
Lorraine E. Cheek (nee Hartje) of Mt Morris passed into her Lord’s gentle arms on May 12. She was born October 26, 1929 in Maryland Township and was the 13th of 13 children born to William and Louise (Kreimeyer) Hartje. She graduated from Leaf River High School and married her high school sweetheart, Roger
FRANCES E. VAUGHN
Born: December 29, 1927 in Desoto, IL
Died: May 8, 2025 in Mt. Morris, IL
Frances E. Vaughn, 97, of Mt. Morris passed away Thursday ( May 8, 2025) at Allure of Pinecrest Memory Care. She was born Dec. 29, 1927 in Desoto, IL to Lee and Carrie Myers McKinney. The family later moved to a farm North of Carbondale known as the Glade School District. There she attended the 1room Glade School. Frances graduated from Carbondale Community High School in 1945. She attended Southern Illinois University for 2 years. She worked for Prairie Farms Creamery and was active in 4-H and the Rural Youth Group where she met the love of her life,
Cheek, on October 23, 1948.
Church activities were always a large part of their life, and at age 35, Roger entered the ministry. Lorraine became an active partner in that ministry as a pastor’s wife. They served many United Methodist churches in Southeast South Dakota and Northern Illinois and made countless friends along the way. Children’s and youth ministries and music were Lorraine’s passions. She sang in and directed many choirs and Sunday School programs through the years. Together she and Roger led many MYF activities and camping trips.
Lorraine loved the outdoors and traveling, especially camping and fishing. She enjoyed baking and gardening, but mostly she loved her family and friends near and far! Lorraine
Venus Vaughn ( better known as “Lefty” to all his friends). Lefty and Frances were married on Sept. 7, 1947 in Carbondale, IL. The couple later moved to several cities in Illinois and settled in Oregon. Frances stayed busy with Rural Youth, 4-H, Home Extension and Church centered activities. Her interest continued in Home Extension where she learned many ways to perfect her sewing and cooking skills. She served as president of Home Extension and served on the Home Ec and Ag extension Councils. She worked as a part time employee for the Ogle County Extension service. She volunteered at the Etnyre Middle School and the Ogle County Health Department as a bookkeeper for 10 years. Upon retiring in 1998 she became more active in the Oregon Methodist Church and served in many areas. In her leisure time she enjoyed traveling.She made trips to Southern Illinois to visit family and travelled to Alaska twice, Hawaii, all 48
OGLE COUNTY PROPERTY TRANSFERS
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Warranty deeds
Caroline J Davis to Mary Rollyson and David Rollyson, 8307 N. Pheasant Trail. Stillman Valley, $510,000.
Robert E Tomman, deceased by heirs, to Hailey R Wiggins, 501 E. Oregon St., Polo, $65,000.
Blake A Benesh to Jacob Allan Burton and Natalie Burton, two parcels in Rockvale Township: 09-27-300-002 and 09-28-400004, $392,000.
Waddell Group LLC to Haywell LLC Residential Rentals, two parcels in Dement Township: 25-18-377-002 and 25-18-377-003, $200,000.
Matthew R Strange and Scott G Anderson to Edward Drager, 745 Golden Prairie Drive,
always kept her hands busy with crafting and sewing projects, and later turned this into a business. She owned Wood ‘N Whimsey in Sterling and later in Galena. She and Roger retired to a small patch of land south of Galena where, with their own hands and the help of family, they built a house overlooking the Mississippi River. Later, they moved back to the Mt Morris area.
Lorraine is survived by her children, Denise, Deb, Belinda of Mt Morris/Oregon, Edward and wife Becky of DeKalb, and Marilyn Mason; grandchildren, Rhonda, Heather, and Ethan (Tara Olsen); and great-grandson, Liam. She was preceded in death by her husband Roger, her parents, 12 siblings, and dozens of in-laws, nieces, nephews, and friends.
of the continental states, Ireland, Costa Rica, and Italy. Her survivors include three children, Janice Olson of Champaign, IL, Patricia (Garth) Thomas of Oregon, Gordon Vaughn of Mt. Morris; granddaughters, Christine Olson (Joshua) Uhl of South Orange, NJ, Anne Olson (James) Bell of Indianapolis, IN, Jennifer Olson (Evan) Parker of New York, NY, Terry (Christopher) Remhof of Byron and Reanna( Chuck) Brant of GA; sisters, Mary Marolda of Las Vegas, NV, Janet (Morris) McDaniel, Grace Herring, all of Carbondale, IL, Karen(Gary)Steele, Colorado Springs, CO, Donna (David) Stull, Debbie(Danny) Piquard, both of Murphysboro, IL; brother, Richard McKinney (Lois), Carterville, IL; sister-in-law: Sarah McKinney of Carterville, IL: brother-in-law: Richard Rushing, of Paducah, KY and ten great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and cousins. The family is very appreciative and owes much gratitude to her caregivers from Allure of Pinecrest Memory
An interment service for family will be held at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. A celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, May 17 at 11:00 a.m. at Disciples United Methodist Church in Mt Morris. Family will be available for visitation prior to the service at 10:00. There will be a light luncheon following the service.
In lieu of flowers, the family encourages memorials to one of the following agencies. The family wishes to express much gratitude to the staff and community of these organizations for the love and excellent care they provided for Mom and for all of the family.
Allure of Pinecrest/Terrace Activities, 414 S Wesley Ave, Mt Morris, IL 61054 Serenity Hospice, 1658 IL-2, Oregon, IL 61061
Care for the past 5 years. Serenity Hospice was invaluable as she transitioned toward the end of her life. She was predeceased by husband, Venus; her parents, grandparents; sisters, Bonnie Waller and husband Don of CO, Norma Habbe and husband Ralph of IL, Margaret (Richard) Rushing of KY; brothers, Clancy McKinney and wife Dee of GA, George McKinney of IL; son-in-law, Charles Olson of IL; brothers-in-law, Ron Herring, IL, Frank Marolda of NV; grandson, Andy Vaughn IL and daughter-in-law, Marcia Vaughn of IL. Visitation will be from 10:00 am to 11:00 am Friday, May 16 at Farrell Holland Gale Funeral Home, Oregon, IL followed by a memorial service commemorating Frances’s life led by Pastor Rodney Caldwell. The family has requested memorials be directed to a charity of your choice or any of the following; Serenity Hospice and Home of Oregon, IL or Allure of Pinecrest Memory Care Unit Mt. Morris, IL.
Davis Junction, $300,000.
Dlmj Investments LLC to Anthony Peterson and Michelle Peterson, 414 E. 3rd St., Leaf River, $185,000.
Peter J Malaker and Matthew C Malaker to Daniel T Carmichael, 550 Flagg Road, Rochelle, $250,000.
Richard L Mccanse to Mprt Properties LLC, one parcel in Oregon-Nashua Township: 16-02-178-003, $10,000.
Roger G Williams, deceased by heirs, to David Rivera and Elizabeth R Nava, no parcel information available: 04-09-400-010, $192,500.
Danielle Horst to Brad Johnson, 107 S. 5th Ave., Forreston, $155,000.
Mccanse Lawrence Partners LLC and Mccanse/lawrence Partners LLC, to Timothy
J O’rourke and Penny A O’rourke, 408 Lillemor Lane, Oregon, $30,000.
Kenneth A Bernardin to Brian Andronic and Yessenia Andronic, 15675 E. Bethel Road, Rochelle, $350,000.
Derek Horner to Norman Reinford and Phyllis Reinford, 1043 N. Illinois Route 251, Kings, $55,000.
Evie C Sandlin to Teresa Kuehl, 1133 N. 7th St., Unit 503, Rochelle, $82,500.
Quit claim deeds
Cal Group Inc to Polo Life Line Food And Self Help Project, 113 N. Green Ave., Polo, $0.
Kim I Mcclure to Kim I Mcclure and Craig M Mcclure, 500 W. Vernon St., Dixon, $0.
John E Oltmanns to John E Oltmanns and Bonnie M Oltmanns, 245 S. IL Rte 26, Polo, $0.
Og Sunshine Capital Investments LLC to Robert Caron, 101 N. Hickory Lane, Dixon, $110,000.
Vase LLC to Coolangatta Nw Management LLC, no parcel information: 16-03-105-001, $0.
Edmund L Roberts and Margaret A Roberts to Edmund L Roberts, trustee, Edmund L Roberts Tr, Margaret A Roberts, trustee, and Margaret A Roberts Tr, 309 Northknoll Drive, Rochelle, $0.
Stanley R Miller, deceased by heirs, to Sheila A Miller, 1955 N. Meridian Road, Chana, $0.
Darlene A Hollaway to R Wayne King and Deann King, 103 N. Barry Ave., Byron, $0.
See PROPERTY TRANSFERS, page 12
Postseason for spring sports is underway
By the time you read this, the postseason for spring sports will have begun.
Byron and Stillman Valley girls track and field teams competed in the Class 2A sectional at Sterling on May 14. Oregon and Forreston-Polo traveled to Lena-Winslow on May 15 in 1A. The Oregon and Stillman Valley girls soccer teams are at regionals May 16.
The upcoming week is the postseason kickoff for baseball, softball and boys track and field teams. Byron and Forreston are No. 1 seeds in baseball sub-sectionals.
Did you know the IHSA offers state competitions in several other sports and activities in the spring including boys and girls lacrosse, boys and girls tennis, boys volleyball, boys and girls water polo and bass fishing?
Most of those sports are for larger schools, but bass fishing has taken hold locally with Byron, Oregon, Polo and Stillman Valley competing at the Apple Canyon Lake Regional.
Oregon is looking for its first-ever sectional win in girls track and field. Oregon has come close many times in the past, but good Byron and Winnebago teams have stood in the way. Winning both the Landers-Loomis and Big Northern Conference meet give promise for a championship.
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Saturday and Sunday, July 12-13, TBA, 30th annual Akron Cup Tourna -
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Trustees deeds
With Lena-Winslow, Rockford Lutheran and Winnebago present, the task to win a sectional will not be easy. It all depends on how teams cancel one another out in terms of their strongest events.
Ultimately, though, a track and field sectional is all about sending individuals and relays downstate. But it would be nice to finally head home with a sectional championship plaque.
Forreston-Polo’s best hope lies with sophomore Bree Schneiderman, who is ranked in the top 10 in the 100, 200 and 400 meters for 1A. The problem for her is senior Emma Randecker of West Carroll also is in the sectional. Randecker is state-ranked No. 1 in the 100 and 200 and No. 2 in the 400.
In soccer, defending 1A regional champ Oregon comes in as a No. 5 seed at the Mendota Regional. Stillman Valley is No. 3 and appears headed for the regional title game Tuesday at Byron against No. 2 Byron.
Genoa-Kingston and Mendota are the No. 1 seeds in that sectional, with traditional power Rock Island Alleman
ment vs. 12 teams from Ohio, Michigan, Pennsylvania and beyond at Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens in Akron, Ohio
Sunday, July 20, 1 p.m. vs. Creston Regulators of Creston at Oregon
Sunday, Aug. 3, 1 p.m. vs. Creston
relegated to a No. 2.
The Byron baseball team continues its hot streak with 20 straight wins and a likely conference title. With coach Dale Hartman stepping down after this season, the storybook ending would be a trip downstate.
In looking at the 2A pairings, Byron has the best chance of anyone entered in its sectional. Last year, it was a bitter disappointment losing to Port Byron Riverdale at the regional.
But that’s the nature of high school baseball and its one-and-done tournament format. No matter how good a team is, the postseason can be so precarious.
Byron stands at No. 10 in the MaxPreps rankings for all of Class 2A. In its sub-sectional, Sterling Newman is No. 20 and Rock Island Alleman is No. 24. If the Tigers pull off their fourth sectional title under Hartman, a possible opponent could be a talented Chicago Hope squad, which is ranked 14th.
Trying to handicap the 1A sectional is much tougher with it being more of a glorified conference tournament. If Forreston can hold off everyone else in the league, a supersectional would await them at Northern Illinois University’s baseball stadium. The state finals also will be at a college venue.
Because of a scheduling conflict with the Peoria Chiefs at Dozer Park, the Illi-
Regulators of Creston at Lions Park in Malta
Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 9-10, TBA, vs. 12 teams from five states at the 22nd annual Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation Greenfield Vil -
nois High School Association announced its 2025 Class 1A and Class 2A baseball state finals on Friday and Saturday, June 6-7, will be played at the home field of the University of Illinois, Illinois Field, located on the Champaign-Urbana campus.
“Major League Baseball scheduled games at Dozer Park on June 6-7 and the Chiefs didn’t catch the conflict until it was too late,” IHSA Executive Director Craig Anderson said.
Since the first IHSA state tournament in 1940, the IHSA baseball state finals have been played at nine venues around the state. Illinois Field will become the 10th stadium while also marking the first time that state baseball will be played in Champaign-Urbana.
On another baseball note, an area baseball official voiced a concern to me about IHSA legislation on club sports versus high school sports. He said a major difference in baseball is that the IHSA requires a pitch count, whereas many club teams have no limit on pitches.
He felt a great pitcher on a club team could end up with an overused arm.
• Andy Colbert, an avid runner, is a sports writer for Shaw Local covering high school sports in Ogle County.
lage World Tournament of Historic Base Ball in Dearborn, Michigan
Sunday, Sept. 14, TBA, vs. Creston Regulators and DuPage Plowboys at Creston Booster Days Festival in Creston
Deeds in trust
Phillip L Johnson, trustee, and Phillip L Johnson Lv Tr to Elizabeth A Lawson, no parcel information available: 14-12-400-001, $6,000.
Midland States Bank, trustee, and Ronald F Peterson Tr2005 to Fiefdom Farms LLC, one parcel in Grand Detour Township: 22-06100-011, $150,000.
Chicago Title Land Trust Company, trustee, Land Trust Company, trustee, Chicago Title Land Trust Company Tr134, and Land Trust Company Tr1347 to Alex Joseph Cox, Nicole Marie Cox, Jeff K Cox, trustee, Jeffrey K Cox, trustee, Lori L Cox, trustee, and Jl Tr1, three parcels in Whiterock Township: 18-03-300-003, 18-10-100001, 18-10-100-003, $3,000,000.
Mark D Gale and Debra J Gale to Mark D Gale, trustee, Debra J Gale, trustee, and Mdda Tr425, 3196 N. Blackhawk Road, Byron, and one parcel in Rockvale Township: 09-24-351-005, $0.
Pmv Real Estate Holdings LLC to Thomas H Champley, trustee, Janet Lou Champley, trustee, and J & T Family Tr418, 170 Parkview Drive, Oregon, $0.
Jeremy H Sachs and Erica A Sachs to
Jeremy H Sachs, trustee, Erica A Sachs, trustee, and Sachs Revocable Family Tr1, 3864 S. Center Road, Rochelle, $0.
Walter W Paul to Walter W Paul, trustee, and Walter W Paul General Tr, 11304 W IL Rte 72, Forreston, $0.
Scott P Miller and Mary F Miller to Mary F Miller, trustee, Mary F Miller Tr, and Scott P Miller, trustee, 9493 E. Scott Road, Stillman Valley, $0.
Source: Ogle County Recorder’s Office
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Andy Colbert GUEST VIEW
Proposed Oregon ordinance
The following is a portion of the proposed ordinance being considered by the Oregon City Council.
Public Demonstration
A. The term “public demonstration” means one of the following events:
1. A march, demonstration, parade, procession, motorcade, foot race, marathon, walk-a-thon, bicycle race, bicycle tour, bike-a-thon or other similar organized event consisting of persons, animals or vehicles, or a combination thereof, moving upon the public streets or public rights of way within the city that interferes with the normal flow or regulation of pedestrian or vehicular traffic upon said streets or rights of way.
2. A meeting, demonstration, picket line, rally or gathering of more than 25 persons for the common purpose as a result of prior planning that interferes with the normal flow or regulation of pedestrian or vehicular traffic or occupies any city property in a place held open to the public as an open public forum or public place of assembly.
• PROPOSED ORDINANCE
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“Organizers worked directly with the mayor, the police chief, the fire department and the county sheriff. We even requested a crosswalk sign to make sure elderly and disabled attendees could reach restrooms safely. That’s not chaos – that’s cooperation,” she said.
Mathews said the proposed ordinance introduces “vague permitting standards” and puts one official, the city manager, in “unchecked control,” creating “red tape for peaceful citizens exercising constitutional rights.”
“While we may trust the current city manager to be fair with this law, what about the next one? Or the one after that?” Mathews said. “A sidewalk rally or candlelight vigil could now require a permit and be denied for something as subjective as ‘insufficient parking’ or ‘staff availability.’
“And while this may seem like a local decision, it isn’t. Oregon is the county seat. The decisions made here set a precedent for all of Ogle County.”
“You still have time to pull back, to consult constitutional experts, and to reconsider,” Mathews told the commissioners. “You are being asked to regulate something that isn’t broken.”
DeHaan said the proposed ordinance had yet to be reviewed by the city’s attor-
B. The term “public demonstration” shall not include any of the following:
1. A block party that has received a permit pursuant to the provisions of 10.08 of this code.
2. A “temporary use” subject to approval by the City Council.
3. Funeral processions.
4. Autumn on Parade, Candlelight Walk or other city-sponsored events.
5. Students going to and from school classes or participating in educational activities, provided such conduct is under the immediate direction and supervision of the proper school authorities.
6. Official activity of officers or employees of a unit of local government, the state, or the United States of America.
7. Spontaneous events occasioned by news or affairs coming into public knowledge within three days of such public assembly, provided that the organizer thereof gives written notice to the city manager at least 24 hours prior to such parade or public assembly.
ney and undergo a legal review.
Commissioners Terry Schuster, Tim Krug and Melannie Cozzi questioned the definition of “spontaneous” gatherings such as candlelight vigils and were concerned they could fall under the new guidelines. DeHaan said if a large, organized protest was planned it would require a permit.
“We’re just asking for notification of these events,” DeHaan said. “We only have nine police officers. We are a small community with limited resources.”
He said Indivisible of Ogle County had done a “fabulous job” of notifying city and county officials of the planned rallies.
“My concern is more with counterprotests,” he said. “We want to be able to hold the organizers accountable. We don’t want to infringe on anyone’s First Amendment rights.”
Schuster said he believed the city was asking everyone to have “good manners” when expressing their views.
But DeHaan said he was concerned with “polarizing politics” that had changed over the past 20 years.
“I’m just trying to protect those who are protesting,” DeHaan said. “I’m not in any rush if we decide to do this.”
“Times have changed,” said Mayor Ken Williams, who thanked those who spoke during the public comment period. “Democracy works best when we hear from our people.”
• ROUNDUP
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Area event winners included Morrison’s Levi Milder (100 meters, 200), Colton Bielema (400) and Rylan Alvarado (long jump); Newman’s Wyatt Widolff (800); Forreston’s Joey Rowland (3,200) and Eli Ferris (110 hurdles, high jump); and Eastland-Milledgeville’s Parker Krogman (300 hurdles).
In relay action, Forreston-Polo won the 4x100, Newman won the 4x100 throwers relay, Morrison won the 4x200, E-M won the 4x400 and West Carroll won the 4x800.
Girls track and field
Forreston-Polo fourth at NUIC meet: Fulton took top conference honors at the NUIC meet May 8 in Dakota.
The Steamers scored 143 points en route to the title. Second place went to Lena-Winslow (120 points), followed by Galena (84), Forreston-Polo (81), Amboy (55), Pecatonica (53), West Carroll (39), Stockton (38), Milledgeville (37), Morrison (13), Dakota (7), and AFC (2).
Forreston-Polo’s Bree Schneiderman was second in the 100, 200 and 400 meters. West Carroll’s Emma Ran -
decker won all three events. Schneiderman finished fourth in the long jump.
Forreston-Polo’s Grace Monaco was third in the 3,200 meters, Kylienna Vaultonberg was fourth in the 100 hurdles and fifth in the 300 hurdles, the 4x800 relay team of Lucy Bawinkel, Drue Behrends, Kyla Lamm and Laynie Mandrell was third, Alayna Young and Katelyn Rockwood were fifth and sixth, respectively, in the shot put and Young was third in the discus.
Oregon wins BNC meet: The Lady Hawks took top honors, scoring 112 points to Rockford Lutheran’s 99 for second. Genoa-Kingston was third, followed by Winnebago, Byron, Rockford Christian, Dixon, Rock Falls and Poplar Grove.
Jillian Hammer won the 100 and 300 hurdles for Oregon and finished third in the 200 meters. Grace Tremble won the 400 for the Hawks.
Oregon’s 4x100 relay team took third and the 4x200 and 4x400 relay teams placed second.
Noelle Girton was second in the shot put and Alease McLain was second in the discus. Skylar Bishop was second in the high jump and Sonya Plescia took second in the pole vault. Lorelai Dannhorn was third in the triple jump.
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGO N, ILLINOIS ROCKET MORTGAGE, LLC F/K/A QUICKEN LOANS, LLC, PLAINTIFF
vs. UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW AND LEGATEES OF ALMA P CAMPOS; CHRISTOPHER CAMPOS; WILLIAM BUTCHER AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIV E FOR ALMA P. CAMPOS, DECEASED; U NKNOWN OWN ERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS
NO. 2024FC43 Ju dg e John C. Redington
Address: 201 W. McConaug hy Avenue Rochelle, I L 61068
NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered i n the above cause on March 7, 2025, I, Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois, will on June 13, 2025 at the hour of 10:00 AM at the Ogle County Courthouse, 106 S. 5th Street, Oregon, IL 61061, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Ogle, State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT SIXTY (60) IN MAY SECOND ADDITION TO THE CITY OF ROCHELLE, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK H OF PLATS, PAGE 21, IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE OF OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, SITUATED IN OGLE COUNTY, STATE OF ILLINOIS COMMON ADDRESS: 201 W. McConaughy Avenue, Roche lle, IL 61068 P.I.N.: 24-24-201-003
The real estate is improved wi th a single family residence THE JUDGMENT AMOUNT WAS: $107,805.64
Sale terms: 25% down by certified funds; the balance, by certified funds, is due wit hin twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to qua lity or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "as is" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmat ion by the court.
Upon payme nt in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificat e of Sale, which will entitle the pur chaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmat ion of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Pla intiff makes no representations as to the condition of the property. Prospectiv e bidd ers are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.
Pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/15-1512, the amounts of a ny surplus bid will be held by the s heriff until a party obtains a Court Order for its distribution, or for 60 days following the date of the entry of the order confirming sale, at which time, in the absence of an order directing payment of the surplus, it may be automaticall y forfeited to the State wi thout further notice. If this property is a condominium 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 YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.
For information: E xamine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Johnson, Blumberg & Associat es, LLC, 30 N. LaSalle St., Suite 3650, Chica go, IL 60602, telephone 312541-9710. Please refer to file number IL 24 1065. She riff of Ogle County, Illinois Johnson, Blumberg & Associat es, LLC 30 N. LaSalle St., Suite 3650 Chicago, Illinois 60602 Email: ilpleadings@johnsonblumberg.com Ph. 312-541-9710 / Fax 312-541-9711
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I3265560 Forreston Journal May 9, 16, 23, 2025
STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGL E COUNTY
THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION OF TH E STATE OF ILLINOIS, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE PEOPLE OF T HE STATE OF ILLINOIS, Plaintiff, v. MARCIA KLEVE AND BRIAN T. NOLTING, AS SUCCESSOR CO-TRUSTEES OF A TRUST AGREEMENT DATED JUNE 19, 1990 AND KNOWN AS THE SUSAN M. NOLTING DECLARATION OF TRUST DATED JUNE 19, 1990, AND UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIM ANTS, generally, Defendants. Case No. 202 5 ED 003 Condemnation Parcel 2092022 & TE Job No.R-92-009-20
JURY DEMA ND PUBLICATION NOTICE
The requisite Affidavit For Service By Publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you, Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants in this cause, that the Illinois Department of Transportation has filed its Complaint For Condemnation in the Circuit Court of the Fifiteenth Judicia l Circuit in Ogle County, Illinois, for condemnation pursuant to the eminent domain laws of the State of Illinois, of the lands and premises in the Compla int situated in Ogl e County, State of Illinois, to wit: Owner Marcia L. Kleve and Brian T Nolting, as Successor CoTrustees of a trust agreement dated June 19, 1990 and known as the Susan M. Nolting D eclaration of Trust dated June 19, 1990 Route FAP 316 (IL 26} & FAP 549 (IL 72) County Ogle Job No. R-92-009-20 Parcel No. 2092022 PIN No. 02-33-133009 Section (2,3,4)RS-7 & 115SW S tation 915+95 Station 916+61 That part of Lot 2 in Block 8 in the Original Town of Forreston, being a subdivision of part of the Northwest Quarte r of Section 33, Township 25 North, Range 8 East of the Fourth Principal Meridian, according to the plat thereof recorded November 10, 1854 in Book A of Misc., Page 112 in the Recorder's Office of Ogle County, Sta te of Illinois, with bearings and grid distances referenced to the Illinois State Plane Coordinate System, West Zone NAO 83 (2011 ADJ), with a combined factor of 0.99993535, described as follows: Beginning at the southeast corner of said Lot 2; thence South 89 degrees 12 minutes 46 seconds Wes t on the south line of said Lot 2, a distance of 3.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 51 minutes 59 seconds West , 66.58 feet to the north line of said Lot 2; thence Nor th 89 degrees 12 minutes 46 sec ond East on said north line, 3.00 feet to the northeast corner of said Lot 2; thence South 00 degrees 51 minutes 59 seconds East on the east line of said Lot 2, a distance of 66.58 feet to the Point of Beginning, containing 200 squar e feet, more or less (area based on ground distances).
Owner Marcia L. Kleve and Brian T. Nolting, as Successor Co-Trustee s of a trust agreement dated June 19, 1990 and known as the Susan M. Nolting D eclaration of Trust dated June 19, 1990 Route FAP 316 (IL 26} & FAP 549 (IL 72) County Ogle Job No. R-92-009-20 Parcel No 2092022 PIN No 02-33-133-009 Section (2,3,4) RS-7 & 115SW Station 915+95 Station 916+61 EASEMENT That part of Lot 2 in Block 8 in the Origi nal Town of Forreston, being a subdivision of part of the Northwest Quarte r of Section 33, Township 25 North, Range 8 East of the Fourth Principal Meridian, according to the plat thereof recorded November 10, 1854 in Book A of Misc., Page 112 in the Recorder's Office of Ogle County, Sta te of Illinois, with bearings and grid distances referenced to the Illinois State Plane Coordinate System, West Zone NAD 83 (2011 ADJ), with a combined factor of 0.99993535, described as follows: Commencing at the southeast corner of sai d Lot 2; thence South 89 degrees 12 minutes 46 seconds Wes t on the south line of said Lot 2, a distance of 3.00 feet to the Point of Beginning. From said Point of Beginni ng; thence continuing South 89 degrees 12 minutes 46 seconds West on said south line, 4.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 51 minutes 59 seconds West, 20.30 feet; thence South 89 degrees 08 minutes 01 second West, 4.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 51 minutes 59 s econds West, 46.29 feet to the north line of said Lot 2; thence North 89 degr ees 12 minutes 46 seconds East on said north line, 8.00 feet; thence South 00 degrees 51 minutes 59 seconds East, 66.58 feet to the Point of Beginning, containing 451 square feet, more or less (ar ea based on ground distances).
Summons was duly issued out of sai d court against you as provided by law and such cause is now pending. The aforesaid Complaint For Condemnation is for the ascertainment of the just compensation to be paid to the owner or owners for the impressmen t of a permanent easement as described in the Complaint for Condemnation upon the real property above-described as Parcels 2092022 and 2092022TE.
NOW THEREFORE, unless you, the above named defendants , file your appearance in this cause, in the office of the Clerk of the Ci rcuit Court of the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit of Ogle County, 106 S 5th Street, Oregon, Illinois, on or before the 2nd day of June, 2025, default may be entered against you at any ti me after that day, or the case may be tried at any time after said date, and a judgment entered in accord ance with the prayer of said Complaint.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said Court, April 16, 2025 Fifte enth Judicial Circuit, Ogle County, Illinois
Christopher J. Murd och (#6196537) Emry Murdoch LLC 2 N. Riverside Plaza, Suite 1850 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 235-4022 Chris.Murdoch@EmDoch.com 4/16/2025 8190-952929
May 2, 9, 16, 2025 952929
