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‘Frozen’ begins Timber Lake Playhouse run Aug. 1
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Timber Lake Playhouse in Mount Carroll continues its banner season with Disney’s “Frozen,” which is onstage Aug. 1-17.
Presented by Sterling Federal Bank, this stage adaptation of the Oscar-winning film celebrates sisterhood, courage and the power of love. It features songs by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez and a book by Jennifer Lee.
Director and choreographer Trent Soyster, known for his work on the national tours of “Escape to Margaritaville” and “Pretty Woman” and for choreographing Timber Lake’s BroadwayWorld Chicago Award - w inning “Jekyll and Hyde” last season, leads a fabulous creative team.
Scenic designer Christian Fleming, lighting designer Alexander Le Vaillant Freer, costume designer Chakira Doherty,
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The library is open Monday through Saturday. Hours are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Level Up at Your Library has ended Thank you so much for the support from our community members and businesses. If you signed up and completed a punch card level, you are invited to the end of the program party. Call the library for more details and to RSVP at 815-734-4927.
Ink with a Friend, 5 p.m. Monday, Aug. 11
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sound designer Nick Feldmann and music director Matt Surico transform the theater into a breathtaking, magical spectacular, featuring snowstorms, icy platforms and northern lights that envelop the audience in Arendelle’s frozen landscape.
The cast is headed by Darcie A. Hingula (Elsa) and Sydney Greene (Anna), with Christian Perkins (Kristoff), Aaron Choi (Olaf) and Ian Laudano (Hans). Choi returns to Timber Lake after delighting audiences as Sancho in “Man of La Mancha” in 2019 and has just completed a national tour as Iago in Disney’s “Aladdin.”
Drew Perez Harris operates the life-size Sven puppet, bringing the gentle reindeer to life with athletic precision.
Local rising stars Taylor Jakobs and Molly Kashner share Young Elsa and Kynnedi Smith and Makalah Knutti alternate as Young Anna, showcasing the region’s vibrant youth talent.
The ensemble features Kristofer Holz,
There is a $5 fee when you register. Registration is limited so call the library or stop by to save your spot before Aug. 4.
Lego Night! 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 21
Bring the family out for some awesome brick building. Kids can build whatever they can imagine. Then they can put a name on their creation and keep it in the library display for all to enjoy until the next Lego night.
Display case showings
Stop by to see the awesome display of dolls from Margaret Dannhorn. Dolls play a critical role in many families’ lives. Come admire all the ups and downs of childhood through the styles of the dolls. And we always are looking for collectors or artists who are willing to share their treasures in our display cases. If
MT. MORRIS SENIOR & COMMUNITY CENTER
The Mt. Morris Senior & Community Center is partnering with the Serenity Shed to do a craft once a month. If you are interested in joining the group, contact The Center or Serenity Shed by Aug. 5. This month’s craft on Aug. 26 is painting wine bottles. The annual Hageman/Miller golf outing will be Saturday, Aug. 9. If you are interested
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Alexander Cousins, Gabriel Salazar, Nia Chavis, Cole Russell, Emma Theriot, Kate McQuillian, Sam O’Neill, Amy Chen, Jeremy DerMovsesian and Rachel Da Silva.
“Frozen” audiences can extend their visit with a full meal at Timber Lake’s Beer Garden, open two hours before every performance, and shop exclusive Disney merchandise created for this production in the gift shop.
Performances are approaching capacity, so patrons are encouraged to secure tickets immediately.
Tickets are available at the Timber Lake Playhouse box office, which is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and through intermission on performance days. Tickets also are available by calling 815-244-2035 or online at timberlakeplayhouse.org.
“Frozen” is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International. All authorized performance materials are supplied by MTI.
interested, call 815-734-4927.
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and how we can adjust our budget. The webinar begins at 2 p.m. Aug. 12.
Every Wednesday from 8 to 10 a.m. you can enjoy our delicious biscuits and gravy with a cup of coffee, tea or hot chocolate.
A Highland-sponsored exercise class takes place at The Center every Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings at 9 a.m.
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Chicago tribute band rocks at Jamboree concert
By EARLEEN HINTON ehinton@shawmedia.com
A bit of rain may have held the attendance to 1,200 at the Mt. Morris Jamboree Concert on July 25, but it didn’t stop the band shell from rocking.
“We had around 1,200 tonight,” said Larry Ubben, concert organizer. “We had more for the Rolling Stones tribute band, but tonight I think the weather kept some people away.”
Chicago Tribute Anthology returned to the band shell stage at 7 p.m., re-creating many of the songs from Chicago, the classic rock band that burst onto the music scene in April 1969.
Concessions for the two-hour concert were provided by St. James Lutheran Church.
In addition to other food vendors, the Let Freedom Ring Committee offered root beer floats.
Brass From The Past is the band for the Friday, Aug. 1, free concert.
The band plays selections from the late 1960s into the early 1980s, “touching on a few ’90s and 2000s to end the show,” Ubben said.
The concert begins at 7 p.m. and runs until 9 p.m. at the Warren Reckmeyer Bandshell in downtown Mt. Morris.
Concessions will be provided by the Oregon Lions Club, which will serve Italian beef sandwiches and other items.
“Just 4 Fun Ice Cream will be on-site as well, all starting around 5 p.m.,” Ubben said. “Ewe and Me Acres will have a fresh produce stand with a variety of fruits, vegetables, baked goods, jams, jellies and dog treats on the Campus along with other craft and plant
People dance to the music of the Chicago Tribute Anthology band July 25
vendors from 4 to 8 p.m. Popcorn Girls Emmie and Lily from the Mt. Morris [Senior & Community] Center will likely be serving fresh popcorn.”
Encore’s Art Gallery and the Mt. Morris Historical Museum will be open during the concert.
“Please bring a blanket or lawn chair as the benches will likely fill fast and join us on our historical Campus, located two blocks south of Illinois
Ogle County 4-H Fair
By EARLEEN HINTON ehinton@shawmedia.com
The 2025 Ogle County 4-H Fair will be held in conjunction with the 172nd Ogle County Fair, west of Oregon, through Aug. 3.
“Visit the 4-H Fair to see local 4-H club members in action with their animals and experience the wide array of displays and presentations they have created for showcase in the exhibit building,” said Jodi Baumgartner, 4-H program coordinator at the University of Illinois Extension.
Route 64 on Wesley Avenue, and enjoy the free classic rock and soul concert,” Ubben said.
Remaining Jamboree schedule
Aug. 1: Brass From The Past – classic rock
Aug. 8: The Jimmys featuring Marcia Ball – blues, funk, soul and R&B
Aug. 9: Surf Zombies – surf rock
Aug. 15: Captain Rat and the Blind
Rivets – 1950s, 1960s rock ’n’ roll
Aug. 16: Mr. Myers – reggae, rock, pop and calypso
Aug. 22: Heartache Tonight – Eagles tribute
Aug. 23: Rick Lindy and the Wild Ones – 1950s, 1960s rock ’n’ roll
Aug. 29: Fortunate Sons – Creedence Clearwater Revival tribute
All concerts are from 7 to 9 p.m. at the bandshell.
runs through Aug. 3 at fairgrounds
The Ogle County Fairgrounds is 2 miles west of Oregon, north of Illinois Route 64 on Limekiln Road.
Daily admission to the fair costs $10 for individuals 5 and older through Sunday, Aug. 3, and includes carnival rides.
Discounted fair passes are available on the fair website at oglecountyfair. com.
Here is a look at 4-H competitions and special events:
Friday, Aug. 1
8:30 a.m.: Llama/alpaca check-in
9 a.m.: 4-H Goat Show (Dairy, Meat, Pygmy, Pet, Showmanship, Novelty)
9 a.m. to 9 p.m.: Exhibit Building open to public
9:30 a.m.: 4-H Llama/Alpaca Show
2 p.m.: 4-H Poultry Show
Saturday, Aug. 2
9 a.m. to 9 p.m.: Exhibit Building open to public
3 p.m.: Blue Ribbon livestock auction
7 p.m.: Master Showmanship contest
Sunday, Aug. 3
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Exhibit Building
open to public
1 p.m.: Exhibit Building animals checkout (families with last names K-Z)
3 p.m.: Exhibit Building animals checkout (families with last names A-J)
5 p.m.: Exhibit Building closed for project pickup
4-H is the youth development program of the University of Illinois Extension. If you are interested in learning more about 4-H or want to get involved, contact the Ogle County Extension office at 815-732-2191 or visit extension.illinois.edu/bdo/4-h-oglecounty.
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at the Mt. Morris Jamboree Concert Series.
Smile, you’re on ‘Candid Camera’ at the museum
I walked into the museum Saturday morning and Kevin said to me right away, “You had a busy week.”
I must have looked a bit puzzled and then realized it was our new surveillance system that the Burkhardts have put in the museum and surrounding area.
When Kevin opens it up, we know what all went on in the museum and outside. We thank the Burkhardt family for this new system. We had graffiti on our wall and on the wall of one of the buildings along the highway.
So now we know what all goes on in the building and outside. Kevin was right. We did have a busy week and we started it off with Bill Hare and his daughter Beth.
Linda and I enjoyed visiting with Bill and Beth. I remember the day when Bill went to Honduras and I sent my parents’ big Samsonite suitcase for him full of medicine for the people. It
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was a wonderful way to take things that were needed by the people in Honduras.
On Wednesday, Kaci helped me for several hours in the museum. We added to displays with vintage items that were brought in. For example, we added to the Muench collection with Rollins Run Stop Hosiery from the 1920s.
We also received U.S. Marine uniforms from Hale Scott that were in perfect condition. We did not have any Marine pants and now we have Hale’s pants with a beautiful stripe down the leg.
On Thursday, Kevin Tvedt from California took Linda and me to the Pines for lunch. He had never seen the Pines
and we enjoyed showing him our beautiful park.
We then came back to the museum to do some more research for him. When we showed him the government land grants when the early people got land from the government, Kevin felt this whole parcel of information needed to be in an acid free box instead of a bag.
So we made a switcheroo and took Annabelle’s old valentines out of an acid free box and put the government records in a safer spot instead of a bag.
Over the weekend, my son Steve, his wife, Cheri, and the Rev. Eddie from Tanzania visited the museum. Steve had just returned from Tanzania and Father Eddie came back with him. Father Eddie will be studying in this country for a while.
After lunch, we drove out to show him the Pines. As we drove through the fords, for the first time we saw three
young men swimming in Pine Creek even though the signs say, “No Swimming.”
I have read so many articles of how people have drowned in Pine Creek in the deep holes that are in the water that I wanted to jump out of the car.
I know it was a hot 90-degree day and the water must look inviting but it is dangerous. People do not listen or pay any attention to the signs. Signs are placed there for a reason.
Now it is hot again and will be for a few days. So I enjoy my black-eyed Susans from the farm in southern Illinois from my window.
I think of my grandmother and how these flowers came from her farm. I also must keep the bird bath full of water.
• Betty Obendorf is a retired teacher and volunteer for the Polo Historical Society.
Wood water pumps were an important advancement for early settlers
Having fresh water during the settlement of Illinois was not an easy task. The wood water pump was an important advancement in how our early settlers obtained water.
This pump used throughout the Midwest during pioneer times and on into the 19th century was an important tool on early farms. Before this time, water was hauled from streams or raising buckets from a well.
Since the beginning of civilization, water has played an important part in places where humans settled. The size of human settlements largely was dependent on nearby available water.
Typically, people lived and worked near water sources such as springs, rivers or ponds and lakes.
People would have to travel to the water source, fill buckets and carry
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the water home. This tiring work needed to be done every day or so, even in the worst weather.
Keeping a supply of water was a task requiring a huge amount of time and effort. People devised systems to make getting and using water more convenient.
Early wood pumps manufactured by D.W. Walker’s factory in Goshen, Indiana, were sold in Illinois, Missouri, Iowa, Indiana and Kentucky.
Eventually metal pumps replaced wooden pumps. Many farms in the
ing water was not always so simple. This type of water pump illustrates an important advancement in how settlers of western Illinois once got water.
Used throughout the Midwest during pioneer times and into the later 19th and early 20th centuries, the wooden water pump was a significant part of an established farm.
A pump giving easy access to water was progress from hauling water from a stream or raising buckets from a well.
A water pump was an indication of a successful farmer and was a major step forward in establishing permanent settlements in the region.
U.S. still have an old metal pump somewhere on the property.
Today we take for granted easy access to clean, fresh water, but hav-
• Otto Dick is a retired teacher and has researched Ogle County history for several years.
Image provided by Otto Dick
Early wood pumps manufactured by D.W. Walker’s factory in Goshen, Indiana, were sold in Illinois, Missouri, Iowa, Indiana and Kentucky.
Forreston ready to host Sauerkraut Days
By CODY CUTTER ccutter@shawmedia.com
Forreston’s Sauerkraut Days is a fourday annual celebration of that oh-so-odorous dish that turns the community into Sauerkraut Central, where hundreds of locals and visitors gather for family-friendly activities, races, contests, music, a parade and more.
And, of course, cabbage.
This year’s event runs through Sunday, Aug. 3, with the majority of the activities taking place Friday and Saturday.
Organizers strive to bring something new to the annual event each year and 2025 is no different with two new events on the schedule: an opportunity to sing your favorite tunes as DJ Switchback hosts karaoke at the festival’s Event Tent from 9 to 11 p.m. Friday and a “foam party” for the kids from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Saturday.
The intersection of East Cherry Street and South Walnut Avenue on the southeast edge of downtown is the site of the Event Tent on Aug. 1-2, where most of the outdoor events will take place.
The fun began Thursday at the Forreston High School track with the Cabbage Patch Kids Fun Run and the Kraut Days 5K Run/Walk. Both runs were moved to Thursday this year after being on Saturday at past festivals. A fireworks show concluded the evening.
Keeping the event fun and fresh each year is the job of a committee of local residents and business owners who meet each month from February to December to line up entertainment, set up activities and bring new attractions to the fold. Jane Koeller, co-owner of Koeller Hardware in downtown Forreston, chairs the committee and leads a dedicated team to make the festival a top-notch attraction in the village of about 1,500.
“We are always looking for ways to help improve the festival or bring new things,” Koeller said. “This year our biggest change is moving the Kids Fun Run and 5K to Thursday night as this will keep the congestion down on Saturday morning with the car show and vendor and craft show. The committee is proud of this festival as we try really hard to consider all ages when planning the different events. Now we just need Mother Nature to bring us a rain-free, low humidity and comfortable temps weekend.”
The festival’s flagship event, the Sauerkraut Lunch, is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Memorial Park. Members of American Legion Post 308 of Forreston
East Cherry Street and South Walnut Avenue
Saturday, Aug. 2
8 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Forreston American Legion Car and Bike Show, Forreston Grade School
8 a.m. – Drew Crase Memorial Basketball Tournament, outdoor courts at Forreston High School
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Craft and Vendor Show, Memorial Park, behind Forreston Grade School
9 a.m. to noon – Faith Lutheran bake sale, Memorial Park, behind Forreston Grade School
10 a.m. to 10 p.m. – Bingo, Memorial Park, behind Forreston Grade School
will handle the big spoons and man the crocks filled with Frank’s Kraut – a name that’s become ubiquitous with sauerkraut in its familiar green cans since 1905 – to serve eager eaters, whether they’re die-hard sauerkraut lovers or those trying it for the first time.
There’s even more fun in store. Enjoy a parade, mount a mechanical bull, play bingo, show off your trivia knowledge, gaze at classic cars and motorcycles, shoot hoops, put your melon munching skills up against others, enjoy live music, check out the crafts and other items at the vendor show, let your kids work out some of their excess energy in a bounce house, best your buddies at bags, get creative with sidewalk painting and more.
Rounding out the festival’s events, the fire department will host breakfast at the fire station from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. Sunday and a church service will begin at 9:30 a.m. at Memorial Park.
The first Sauerkraut Days took place in 1913, and aside from two World War intermissions, ran every year until 1960, when it went on a nearly 50-year hiatus. During its absence, Forreston’s sauerkraut traditions were kept alive through lunch events organized by the Legion. The event was resurrected in 2018 and has continued each year since that time.
Although known as part of German cuisine, the first dishes of sauerkraut –translated as “sour cabbage” in English –have been traced to eastern Europe in the 13th or 14th centuries. Dutch immigrants to Pennsylvania during the American Revolution brought sauerkraut to the New World and made a tradition of having sauerkraut and pork dinners on New Year’s Eve with the belief that it would bring them good luck in the coming year.
And it turns out sauerkraut has been pretty good luck for Forreston, too.
Event schedule
Friday, Aug. 1
5 to 10 p.m. – Food Trucks Fri-Yay, corner of East Cherry Street and South Walnut Avenue
5 to 10 p.m. – Mechanical bull rides, corner of East Cherry Street and South Walnut Avenue
5 to 10 p.m. – Jumping Into Kraut Days, teens and kids inflatables, Memorial Park
5 to 11:30 p.m. – Biergarten (beer garden), Event Tent at the corner of East Cherry Street and South Walnut Avenue
5:30 to 7 p.m. – Family Fun Night, Event Tent at the corner of East Cherry Street and South Walnut Avenue
5:30 to 7:30 p.m. – Face painting, Memorial Park, behind Forreston Grade School
6 to 8 p.m. – Paint the Park, sidewalk painting; information booth at the corner of East Cherry Street and South Walnut Avenue
6 to 10 p.m. – Bingo, Memorial Park, behind Forreston Grade School
6 to 10 p.m. – Dunk tank, corner of East Cherry Street and South Walnut Avenue
6:30 to 8:30 p.m. – Ice cream bar, Memorial Park, behind Forreston Grade School
7 to 9 p.m. – Trivia Night, Event Tent at the corner of East Cherry Street and South Walnut Avenue
8:45 p.m. – Outdoor Movie: “Despicable Me 4,” concession stand on-site, Forreston Grade School, east side
9 to 11 p.m. – DJ and karaoke with DJ Switchback, Event Tent at the corner of
10 a.m. to 10 p.m. – Dunk tank, corner of East Cherry Street and South Walnut Avenue
10 a.m. to 7 p.m. – Jumping Into Kraut Days, teens and kids inflatables, Memorial Park
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. – American Legion Sauerkraut Lunch, Memorial Park
11 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. – Food Trucks Satur-Yay, corner of East Cherry Street and South Walnut Avenue
11 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. – Biergarten (beer garden), Event Tent at the corner of East Cherry Street and South Walnut Avenue
11 a.m. – Bags tournament, Event Tent at the corner of East Cherry Street and South Walnut Avenue; registration begins at 10 a.m. at the Event Tent Noon to 10 p.m. – Mechanical bull rides, corner of East Cherry Street and South Walnut Avenue
12:30 to 1:30 p.m. – Foam party, Memorial Park, behind Forreston Grade School
2 p.m. – Watermelon Eating Contest, Memorial Park, behind Forreston Grade School
4 p.m. – Parade from Forreston Grade School to Locust Avenue
4:30 to 7 p.m. – Forreston Lion’s pork chop dinner, Memorial Park, behind Forreston Grade School
8 to 11 p.m. – Live music: Killer B’s, Event Tent at the Corner of East Cherry Street and South Walnut Avenue
Sunday, Aug. 3
7:30 to 11:30 a.m. – Forreston Firefighter Community Breakfast, Forreston fire station
9:30 a.m. – Community Church Service, Memorial Park
Go to krautdays.com or facebook. com/forrestonhometowndays for more information on the event.
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Tom Cox (left) of the American Legion and Angie Determan (center) serve brats and sauerkraut at Forreston’s Sauerkraut Days on Aug. 3, 2024.
Dixon’s Shining Star Children’s Advocacy Center hosts open house
By ALEX T. PASCHAL apaschal@shawmedia.com
Shining Star Children’s Advocacy Center hosted an open house July 23 at its facility.
The facility is located at Commerce Towers No. 110 in Dixon.
The center assists children who have made allegations of physical or sexual abuse and helps investigate cases.
The public was invited to walk through the facility, see its layout and learn what the center does.
The child-friendly center is covered in bright colors, calming wall
paintings and art made by children and advocates.
Big, cushy chairs and sofas, soft-stuffed animals, games and snacks all help put the child at ease during a stressful time. Comfort bags and snacks are offered to the children and often are donated by the public.
Bailey Robinett, a forensic interviewer, pointed out aspects of the center during a tour of the facility, including waiting rooms, a medical area and a therapy room.
Photos by Alex T. Paschal
TOP LEFT: Buttons on a painting, seen July 23 at Shining Star Children’s Advocacy Center, represent the children who were helped by the group in 2022. Each year a new painting is made with buttons the children have picked out. TOP RIGHT: Shining Star Executive Director Jessica Cash speaks to advocates July 23 in a child’s waiting room during an open house at the children’s advocacy center. ABOVE: Shining Star Forensic Interviewer Bailey Robinett talks about the first waiting room during an open house July 23 at the children’s advocacy center. LEFT: The medical area at Shining Star is seen July 23. The center uses the Medical Evaluation Response Initiative Team in Rockford for medical services.
The Jimmys take stage at Mt. Morris Band Shell on Aug. 8
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The Jimmys will make their triumphant return to the Mt. Morris Band Shell on Aug. 8 with a special guest, blues legend Marcia Ball.
One of the hottest tickets on the summer festival circuit and recent recipients of Madison area music awards, Jimmy and his stellar group, with Ball joining on piano and vocals, bring their high-energy show back to the Mt. Morris Jamboree for a two-hour performance starting at 7 p.m. The concert is free.
“Fifty years have passed in a flash,” pianist, songwriter and vocalist Ball said of her long and storied career. Ball, the 2018 Texas State Musician of
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First Fridays Open Mic is Aug. 1 at Oregon VFW
First Fridays Open Mic will present its monthly show Friday, Aug. 1, at the Oregon VFW.
“This indoor event attracts many
the Year, has earned worldwide fame and countless fans for her ability to ignite a full-scale roadhouse party every time she takes the stage. Born in Orange, Texas, and raised in Vinton, Louisiana, her deep Acadian heritage and lifetime of absorbing Gulf Coast rhythm and blues is evident in her original songs and the classics she chooses to cover.
The Jimmys have been ripping up stages with their unique blend of blues, soul, funk and R&B for 14 years.
Award-winning keyboardist/singer/ songwriter Jimmy Voegeli has put together an all-star lineup: Perry Weber, veteran blues guitarist/singer/songwriter; Chris Sandoval on drums; John Wartenweiler with his powerful bass lines and deep groove; and Amateur Horn Stars Pete Ross on saxophone, Chad Whittinghill on trumpet and Joe Goltz on trombone.
The Mt. Morris Firefighters Association will serve walking tacos with all the toppings. Drinks will be Pepsi products, water and Berryview Orchard Aronia Berry Lemonade Slushies. The Leaf River Lions Club will serve hot dogs, brats, chips and drinks. Just 4 Fun Ice Cream will be there as well, all starting about 5 p.m.
Ewe and Me Acres will have a fresh produce stand with fruits, vegetables, baked goods, jams, jellies and dog treats on the Campus along with other craft and plant vendors from 4 to 8 p.m.
Popcorn Girls Emmie and Lily from the Mt. Morris Senior & Community Center likely will be serving fresh popcorn.
The Campus will be extra festive with several new straw sculptures and many favorites from years past adorning the grounds as the 10th annual Encore U.S. National Straw Sculpting Competition celebrates its opening night. The Encore Art Gallery and the Mt. Morris Historical Museum are open during concerts.
Bring a blanket or lawn chair. The Campus is located two blocks south of state Route 64 on Wesley Avenue.
talented performers, but musicians and singers of all skill levels find acceptance from its supportive audience,” said Lowell Harp, the organizer.
The show starts at 6:30 p.m. Admission is free. A jar is available for donations.
“Performers can sign up for time slots on a first-come, first-served basis, so it’s best to arrive by 6 p.m. or earlier,” Harp said.
For more information, call Jerry Tice at 815-449-2660.
The VFW is located at 1310 W. Washington St. in Oregon. There is ample parking and a restaurant and bar within the building. A fish fry is offered from 4 to 8 p.m. Fridays.
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Kable Concert Band performs
COLLEGE NEWS
Polo student graduates from Wartburg College
Polo resident Tucker Mumford recently graduated from Wartburg College.
Mumford graduated cum laude with a biochemistry and business administration degree.
The college awarded diplomas to 318 students.
Monmouth College names students to spring dean’s list
Monmouth College recently announced its dean’s list for the spring semester.
The list honors students with a semester grade-point average of 3.5 or higher. The students also earned at least three academic credits.
Sauk Valley-area students named to the dean’s list are:
• Julia Bean of Sterling
• Olivia Dinges of Amboy
• David Gerber of Chana
• Maddy Henry of Harmon
• Ema Huizenga of Erie
• Kyler Pessman of Fulton
• Josh Prombo of Morrison
Kishwaukee announces spring 2025 part-time students honors list
Kishwaukee College recently announced its part-time student honors list for the spring 2025 semester.
Sauk Valley-area students with a GPA of 3.5 or higher named to the list include:
• Amboy: Serenity Munk, Kristen Widolff
• Ashton: Dylan Gonnerman, Greta Horner, Angel Soto
• Byron: Grace Hanes, Tracee Nelson
• Chana: Jack Anderson
• Dixon: Amber Dewey, Angelica Jarrett
• Lee: Jilliann Headley, Lenna Hulthen, Sydney Marshall
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ABOVE: Travis Cunningham of Forreston was the guest conductor for the Kable Concert Band on July 23 in Mt. Morris. Cunningham is the music/band teacher for Forreston High School and Junior High. RIGHT: Oregon High School music teacher Zach Hall speaks to the crowd before performing with the Kable Concert Band on July 23.
Byron man arrested in 2022 arson case at La Salle KFC Economic Development Corp. appoints Hiemstra as new director
By TOM COLLINS tcollins@shawmedia.com
Three years after an arson investigation was opened at the KFC in La Salle, authorities have charged a former employee of the store in connection with the incident.
Raymond E. McHugh, 33, of Byron, was arrested July 23 on a La Salle County warrant charging him with arson, the La Salle Police Department said in a news release.
McHugh was taken to the La Salle County Jail on a charge of arson, a Class 2 felony carrying a sentence of three to seven years in prison.
Firefighters and police had been dispatched early June 28, 2022, to the restaurant at 145 Third St. The building was destroyed and had to be razed.
The fire was deemed suspicious and
an investigation was launched by the La Salle Police Department’s Investigations Division, La Salle Fire Department personnel and the Illinois State Fire Marshal’s Office.
“After the initial investigation, it was determined the business had been burglarized prior to the fire and the fire had been intentionally set,” Detective Sgt. Brian Camenisch said in the release. “Early in the investigation, La Salle police detectives developed an employee of Kentucky Fried Chicken as the suspect.”
McHugh was taken into custody by members of the U.S. Marshals Great Lakes Regional Fugitive Task Force.
OGLE COUNTY PROPERTY TRANSFERS
July 21-25
Warranty deeds
Doug James Baker and Megan Baker to Robin Blunt, 5280 Harlan Drive, Rochelle, $219,900.
Audrey R Kilker to Kris Fuchs and Thomas Fuchs, 9641 N. Hollywood Road, Forreston, $219,000.
Henry T Tideman to Henry T Tideman and Brian C Tideman, 711 Monroe St., Oregon, $0.
Boyle Rochelle Venture Llc to 92131 Llc, two parcels in Dement Township: 25-28300-002 and 25-29-400-004, $2,588,993.
Steve Hammer to Smithee Properties Llc,105 Oak Lane, Dixon, $20,000.
R Brad Long to David R Farias and Susan E Farias, 116 W. Mason St., Polo, $95,000.
Penny A Ebert to Jeffrey Watson and Jessica Watson, 8504 N. Byron Hills Court, Byron, $278,000.
Glen M Majewski and Cheryl L Youtsey to Michael Munns and Kimberley Munns, 2995 N. Silver Ridge Drive, Oregon, $306,500.
Steven L Bryant and Roberta M Bryant to Grupo Casa Zepeda Inc, 515 5th Ave., Rochelle, $179,900.
Paul E Busching and Mary Beth Busching to Kevin M Hunt and Phoebe M Hughes, 24-18-246-010, $335,000.
Bernice E Zaehringer, Bernice E York, and Donald W Zaehringer to Myroslav Hutyy, 605 N. Fourth St., Oregon, $252,000.
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The Ogle County Economic Development Corp. announced the appointment of Liz Hiemstra as its new director of economic development.
Hiemstra brings a dynamic background in marketing, community engagement and small business support to her new role, according to a news release. She serves as the market manager for the popular Rivers Edge Farmers Market, where she has grown vendor participation, expanded outreach efforts and fostered strong connections between local producers and the community.
“We are thrilled to welcome Liz to the OCEDC team,” said Randy Schoon, chairman of the OCEDC board. “Her passion for Ogle County, her deep understanding of local business needs and her marketing expertise make her an outstanding choice
Liz Hiemstra
to lead our economic development efforts.”
Hiemstra’s hands-on experience in marketing and collaborative leadership will be a critical asset as the organization works to advance its mission.
“I’m honored and excited to take on this role,” Hiemstra said. “Ogle County is full of potential and I look forward to working with our business community, local leaders, and residents to build on the momentum we’ve created and drive thoughtful, inclusive growth.”
The OCEDC is a nonprofit organization committed to supporting the economic vitality of Ogle County by connecting businesses with resources, advocating for development and fostering a thriving local economy.
Rlg Enterprises to Norman Reinford and Phyllis Reinford, one parcel in Pine Rock Township: 17-15-352-003, $37,540.
Paolo Maniscalco, Brianna G Maniscalco and Brianna G Pigatti to Hunter Hauffe and Tegan Gannon, 6760 N. Summit Drive, Byron, $245,000.
Thomas P Walton and Kimberly K Walton to Daniel Johnson, 111 S. 4th Ave., Forreston, $190,000.
Daniel E Luepkes to Sawyer Kuepker, two parcels in Oregon-Nashua Township: 16-14-352-002 and 16-14-352-003, $62,000.
Quit claim deeds
Dreek W Wheeler to Abby E Wheeler, 1519 Westmont Drive, Byron, $0.
Miguel Garcia Vazquez to Miguel Garcia Vazquez, trustee, Beatris Esparza Lopez, trustee, and Garcia Miguel Lv Tr, 805 W. 10th St., Rochelle, $0.
Jeffrey A Smice and Stephanie R Smice to Jeffrey A Smice, 403 E. Brayton Rd, Mt. Morris, $0.
Derek D Horner to Chrystina Ann Horner, 4969 S Richard Rd, Rochelle, $0.
Wanda S Brimhall to Judy Stone, 1021
Lincoln Hwy, Rochelle, $0.
Mike Hummermeier and Cody Whitehead to Cody A Whitehead and Gabrielle Crapp, 411 S. Oak Ave., Forreston, $0.
Elizabeth Hall and Elizabeth Heiden to Elizabeth A Hall, trustee, and Elizabeth A
Hall Family Tr, 7555 W. Town Line Road, Leaf River, $0.
Trustees deeds
James L Coffman, trustee, James L Coffman Famr Tr, Harold L Coffman Tr, and Dorothy G Coffman Tr to Coffmans Country Acres Llc Llc and Coffman’s Country Acres Llc Llc, 1023 S Valentine Rd, Polo; 7270 S Glenn Rd, Polo; and one parcel in Woosung Township: 20-08-100-004, $0.
Kim Smeja to Kim Smeja, trustee, and Kim Smeja Tr2025, 09-27-300-004, $0.
Chicago Title Land Trust Company Trustee, Land Trust Company Trustee, Chicago Title Land Trust Company Tr8584 and Land Trust Company Tr8584 to Ryan Bros Llc, 7110 S.
Rock Nation Road, Dixon, $0. Matthew D Jones, trustee, and Sara J Jones Lv Tr to Matthew D Jones, trustee, Timothy E Jones, trustee, and Jones Family Rev Tr, one parcel in Byron Township: 05-10-400-002, $0. Peggy A Bellows, trustee, Tex E Bellows, trustee, and Double L Tr1293 to Tyler T Bellows and Chasity A Bellows, 2708 S. Ridge Road, Oregon, $350,000.
Deeds in trust
Jimmy J Combs and Paula J Combs to Jimmy J Combs, trustee, Paula J Combs, trustee, and Combs Family Rev Tr1, 1235 Sunnymeade Drive, Rochelle, and 900 S. Seventh St., Rochelle, $0.
Source: Ogle County Recorder’s Office
Raymond E. McHugh
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100+ Women Who Care of Ogle County met July 17 at the Rock River Center in Oregon, and after hearing from the Rochelle Community Action
Network, The Haven Network and Pegasus Special Riders, they chose to donate $11,400 to Rochelle CAN.
Every quarter members of 100+ Women Who Care of Ogle County meet in the area and choose between three local charities. Each member donates
$100 and the funds are given to the organization receiving the most votes.
Rochelle CAN serves children in low-income households and provides backpacks with school supplies, books, coats, shoes and Christmas gift cards. Their Operation Blessing serves about
3,800 children and depends heavily on volunteers.
Anyone interested in learning more about becoming a WWC member or the donation process can contact Deanna Forrest at forrestdede5@gmail.com or vist facebook.com/oglegives.
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100+ Women Who Care of Ogle County donated $11,400 to the Rochelle Community Action Network.
Oregon Park District hosts Color Run
ABOVE: Adam Albrecht of Oregon follows his son through a cloud of powder July 22 during the Oregon Park District’s Color Run. The popular event had about 400 people take part at Park West. LEFT: Tatum Blume of Oregon led her mom and dad, Tyler and Jordan, through the Oregon Park District’s Color Run at Oregon Park West.
Photos by Earleen Hinton
Farmers can enroll in Grassland Conservation Reserve Program
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that agricultural producers and private landowners can enroll in the Grassland Conservation Reserve Program through Aug. 8.
Grassland CRP, offered by USDA’s Farm Service Agency, is a voluntary working lands conservation program that enables participants to conserve grasslands while also continuing most grazing and haying practices, according to a news release from the Carroll County FSA.
Grassland CRP emphasizes support for grazing operations, plant and animal biodiversity and grasslands and land with shrubs and forbs under the greatest threat of conversion.
“Through the conservation of America’s essential grasslands, Grassland CRP supports continued agricultural productivity while at the same time prioritizing private lands stewardship,” FSA Administrator Bill Beam said. “By offering landowners the best of both worlds – economic viability and working lands preservation – Grassland CRP provisions support
USDA’s commitment to Farmers First.”
CRP, USDA’s flagship conservation program, celebrates its 40th anniversary this year. For four decades, CRP has provided financial and technical support to agricultural producers and landowners whose accepted acres are placed under contract for 10 to 15 years and who agree to voluntarily convert the land to beneficial vegetative cover to improve water quality, prevent soil erosion and support wildlife habitat. The American Relief Act, 2025, extended provisions for CRP through Sept. 30.
More than 25.8 million acres are enrolled in CRP, with almost 9.7 million acres in Grassland CRP. On May 12, FSA opened General and Continuous CRP enrollment for 2025. FSA is reviewing submitted offers and will announce accepted offers at a later date. Because of a 27 million-acre statutory cap, only 1.8 million acres are available for all CRP enrollment this fiscal year.
Landowners and producers interested in Grassland CRP should contact their local USDA Service Center to learn more or apply for the program before the Aug. 8 deadline.
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Rows of corn wind around a grassway July 18 in a field northeast of Erie.
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OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS LAND AUCTION
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2025 AT 10:00 AM CT
The Alan & Vickie Pals farm is located on 3954 West Egan Road, 4.7 miles north of Leaf River or 19 miles west of Rockford or 39 miles south of Monroe, WI. The farm is further described as being located in Sections 11 & 12, T25N-R9E, Leaf River Township, Ogle County, Illinois.
The tract represents highly productive farmland. This tract of land has great access, partially tiled, 100% tillable, tremendous opportunity for farmers and investors.
ALAN & VICKIE PALS
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGL E COUNTY, IL LINOIS
In the interest of: Amaryah Whiting, a minor Case No: 2025 JA 1 NOTICE BY PUBL ICATION
To: Keara Bouinds, Antwan Whiting, respondent(s), and to any and all unknown fathers, take notice that on April 21, 2025, a petition was filed under the Juvenile Court Act by ASA Richard Russo, In the Circuit Court of Ogle County entitled “In the interest of Amaryah Whiting, a minor”, and that in courtroom 202 at 106 South Fifth, Oregon, Illinois on August 26, 2025 at 10:45 a.m or as soon thereafter as this cause may be heard, an adjudicatory hearing will be held upon the Petition to have the child declared to be a ward of the court and for other relief under that act The court has authority in this proce eding to take from you the custody and guardianship of the minor. If the Petition requests the termination of your parental rights and the appointment of a guardian with power to consent to adoption, you may lose all parental rights to the child Unless you appear you will not be entitled to further written notices or publ ication notices of the proceedings in this case, including the filing of an amended petition for a motion to terminate parental rights. Unless you appear at the hearing and show cause against the petition, the allegations of the petition may stand admitted as against you and each of you, and an order for judgment entered Dated this 16th day of July, 2025
Kimberly A. Stahl Clerk of the Circuit Court By: JLG, Deputy Clerk
July 25, August 1, 8, 2025
each of you, and an order for judgment entered Dated this 16th day of July, 2025
Kimberly A. Stahl Clerk of the Circuit Court By: JLG, Deputy Clerk
July 25, August 1, 8, 2025
STATE OF IL LINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE PROBATE DIVISION IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ALVIN D. OLTMANNS, Deceased Case No 2025 PR 41
Date Will Filed: May 27, 2025 Will Numbe r 2025-W-101 CL AIMS NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of ALVIN D. OLTMANNS Letters of Office were issued on July 21, 2025, to JUDY HAGEMANN, whose address is 621 Cranbrook Lane, Mt. Morris, IL 61054, as Independent Administrator of the Estate. The attorney of record for the estate is Anthony R. Phelps of Reno & Zahm LLP, 2902 McFarland Road, Suite 400, Rockford, Illinois 61107.
Claims may be filed on or before February 1, 2026, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of notice to any known creditor required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act of 1975 (755 ILCS 5/18-3), whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated shall be barred.
Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Ogle County Circuit Clerk - Probate Division at the Ogle County Courthouse, 106 South 5th Street, Oregon, IL 61061, with the Independent Administrator, or both. Copies of any claim filed with the Circuit Clerk's Office Probate Division must be mailed or delivered to the Independent Administrator and to the attorney for the Estate within ten (10) days after it has been filed.
dent Administrator, or both. Copies of any claim filed with the Circuit Clerk's Office Probate Division must be mailed or delivered to the Independent Administrator and to the attorney for the Estate within ten (10) days after it has been filed. The Estate will be administered without court supervision, unless under Section 28-4 of the Illinois Probate Act of 1975 (755 ILCS 5/28-4) any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the Clerk of the Court.
Dated this 1st day of August, 2025 RENO & ZAHM LLP
BY: /s/ Anthony R Phel ps
Anthony R. Phelps, Attorney for Judy Hagemann, Independent Administrator of the Estate of Alvin D. Oltmanns RENO & ZAHM LLP
Anthony R. Phelps (#06297415) 2902 McFarland Road, Suite 400 Rockford, IL 61107 Phone: (815) 987-4050 Fax: (815) 987-4092 arp@renozahm. com
August 1, 8, 15, 2025 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, IL LINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Denis M. Long Deceased Case No 2025 PR 45 INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION PUBL ICATION NOTICE TO: [x] CREDITORS, CLAIMANTS [x] UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES
1. Notice is given of the death of Denis M. Long who died on April 17, 2025 a resident of Rochelle, Illinois.
2. The Representative for the Estate is: Rodney Brian Long 1528 Willow Street Sycamore, IL 60178
3. The attorney for the estate is: Dale J. Clark of Slingerland, & Clark P.C. 499 E. State Str eet Sycamore, IL 60178
4. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before
Sycamore, IL 60178
3. The attorney for the estate is: Dale J. Clark of Slingerland, & Clark P.C.
499 E. State Str eet Sycamore, IL 60178
4. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before January 25, 2026. Claims against the estate may be filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court, 106 South 5th Street, Oregon, IL 61061 or with the representative, or both. Any claim that is not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the Repres entative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.
5. On July 11, 2025, an Order Admitting the Will to Probate and Appointing the Rep resentative was entered.
6. Within 42 days after the effective date of the original Order Admitting the Will to Probate, you may file a petition with the Court to require proof of the validity of the Will as provided under Section 6-21 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/6-21).
7. Within 6 months after the effective date of the Order Admitting the Will to Probate, you may file a petition with the Court to contest the validity of the Will as provided in Section 8-1 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/8-1)
8. The estate will be administrated without Court supervision unless an interested party terminate s independent supervision administration by filing a petition to terminate under Section 28-4 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/28-4).
July 25, August 1, 8, 2025
OGLE
In re the E state of:
ROBERT L. YOUNG , SR.,
Deceased 2025 PR 46
CL AIM NOTICE
Notice is given of the death of ROBERT L YOUNG, SR. Letters of Office were issued on July 16, 2025, to ROBERT L. YOUNG, JR., as Independent Executor
Claims against the estate may be filed within six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing ordelivery is required by Section 5/18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975, as amended, whichever date is later
Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred.
Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Circuit Clerk, Ogle County JudicialCenter, 106 South 5th Street, Oregon, IL 61061 - or with the estate legal representative, or both
Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.
By: ROBERT L. YOUNG, JR. Independent Executor Law Office s of M. THOMAS SUITS, P.C. 114 W. Mason St. Polo, IL 61064 (815) 946-2276 tom@suitslegal com
July 25, August 1, 8, 2025
STATE OF IL LINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of THOMAS R. RANNEY, Deceased No. 2025-PR-47
CL AIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of THOMAS R. RANNEY of Oregon, Illinois. Letters of Office were issued on July 21, 2025 to THEODORE RANNEY, as Independent Administrator whose attorneys are WILLIAMS McCARTHY LLP, 120 W. State St., P.O. Box 219, Rockford, IL 61105. The estate will be
nois. Letters of Office were issued on July 21, 2025 to THEODORE RANNEY, as Independent Administrator whose attorneys are WILLIAMS McCARTHY LLP, 120 W. State St., P.O Box 219, Rockford, IL 61105. The estate will be administered without court supervision, unless under Section 28-4 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/28-4) any interested person terminate s independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the Clerk.
Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of the Court, Ogle County Courthouse, 106 S 5th Street, #300, Oregon, IL 61061 or with the representative, or both, on or before February 1, 2026, or within 3 months from the date of mailing or delivery of notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Probate Act, whichever date is later Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.
Theodore Ranney Independent Administrator
Aug. 1, 8, 15, 2025
TAKE NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 2021-00012
TO: MARY ELLEN WILKE
JAMES DALE
WILKE
HEALTH AND FAMILY SERVICES
OCCUPANTS TENANTS SPOUS E'S County Clerk of OG LE County: Persons in occupancy or actual possession of said property, Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots. A Petition for Tax Deed on premises described below has been filed in the Circuit Court of OG LE County, Illinois as Case #2025TX26 Property located at 402 S. WALNUT AVE.
FORRESTON, IL 61030
Legal Description or Permanent Index No.
02-33-252-007
the Circuit Court of OG LE County, Illinois as Case #2025TX26
Property located at 402 S. WALNUT AVE.
FORRESTON, IL
61030
Legal Description or Permanent Index No. 02-33-252-007
Said property was sold on 11-2-22 for delinquent taxes for the year 2021 The period of redemption will expire on 10-3125 On 1-15-26 AT 9:00AM the petitioner will make application to such court in said county for an Order for Tax Deed, should the real estate not be redeemed.
Douglas J. Johnson, Pe titioner
July 25, August 1, 8, 2025
TAKE NOTICE
CERTIFICATE NO. 2021-00219 TO: EDGARDO TURCIOS THE HUNTINGTON NATL BK. JPMORGAN CHASE BK BLITT & GAINES, P.C.
DISCOVER BANK WELLS FARGO BANK OCCUPANTS TENANTS SPOUS E'S County Clerk of OG LE County:
Persons in occupancy or actual possession of said property, Unknown owners or parties interes ted in said land or lots.
A Petition for Tax Deed on premises described below has been filed in the Circuit Court of OG LE County, Illinois as Case #2025TX27
Property located at 123 NORTH PRAIRIE ST. CRESTON, IL 60113
Legal Description or Permanent Index No.
25-23-233-009
Said property was sold on 11-2-22 for delinquent taxes for the year 2021 The period of redemption will expire on 10-3125 On 1-15-26 AT 9:00AM the petitioner will make application to such court in said county for an Order for Tax Deed, should the real estate not be redeemed
Douglas J. Johnson, Pe titioner July 25, August 1, 8, 2025
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF O GLE FRANCISCA HUERAMO, Petitioner, v. MAURO HUERAMO, Respondent 2025DC31
NOTICE BY PUBL ICATION
TO: ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, Mauro Hueramo
dissolution of marriage, to award sole parenting time of the parties' minor children to the Petitioner, allocating sole significant decision-making of the parties' minor children to the Petitioner, and other relief. NOW THEREFORE, unless you, all whom it may concern, Mauro Hueramo, file your Answer to said Petition in said suit, or otherwise make your appearance herei n, in said Circuit Court of Ogle County, Illinois at the Ogle County Courthouse, in the City of Oregon, County of Ogle and State of Illinois, before August 21, 2025, a default may be entered against you at any time after that date and a judgment order entered in accordance with the prayer of said Petition
tion
DATED at Rockford, Illinois, this 9th day of July, 2025. PRO LEGAL CARE LLC
Zachary Townsend #6307195 405 W State St Rockford, IL 61101 zt@prolegalcare. com (815) 200-8802 July 18, 25, Aug 1, 2025
Publication Notice
owning, conducting and transacting the business known as:
Venezias Shear
Magic
123 S Wesley Mt Morris, IL 61054
Publication Notice (Change in Assumed Name Certificate)
Dated July 25, 2025.
s/Laura J. Cook
DATED at Rockford, Illinois, this 9th day of July, 2025. PRO LEGAL CARE LLC
As sumed Name Publication Notice Public Notice is hereby given that on July 10, 2025, a certificate was filed in the Ogle County Clerk's Office setting forth the names and postoffice address of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as:
Public Notice is hereby given that on July 25, 2025, a certificate was filed in the Ogle County Clerk's Office setting forth the names and post office address of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as:
Color <3ar Salon
127 S Wesley Mt Morris, IL 61054
Dated July 25, 2025.
Public Notice is hereby given that on July 25, 2025, a supplemental certificate of ownership of business was filed in the Ogle County Clerk's Office setting forth the names and post office address of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as:
Laura J. Cook, Ogle County Clerk Aug. 1, 8, 15, 2025
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Cap Free Capital loca ted at 502 S 7th St Oregon, IL 61061 Dated July 10, 2025.
Laura J. Cook
Laura J. Cook Ogle County Clerk
Venezias Shear
Magic 123 S Wesley Mt Morris, IL 61054
Dated July 25, 2025.
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Laura J. Cook, Ogle County Clerk Aug. 1, 8, 15, 2025
Vi llage of Forreston Project Summary and Preli mi nary Impacts Determination Report
To Village of Forreston Residents:
Zachary Townsend #6307195 405 W State St Rockford, IL 61101 zt@prolegalcare. com (815) 200-8802
July 18, 25, Aug. 1, 2025
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGL E, STATE OF ILLINOIS
July 18, 25, Aug 1, 2025
OLD NATIONAL BANK, successor by merger with FIRST MIDWEST BANK, successor by merger with THE NATIONAL BANK & TRUST COMPANY , Plaintiff, v.
JEFFREY A. BRUE; UNITED LOST LAKE PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION; "UNKNOWN OWNERS" and "NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS," Defendants. No. 2025FC37
TAKE NOTICE that a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage has been filed in the Circuit Court of Ogle County, Illinois on April 29, 2025, praying for the Court to grant the dissolution of marriage, to award sole parenting time of the parties' minor children to the Petitioner, allocating sole significant decision-making of the parties' minor children to the Petitioner, and other relief. NOW THEREFORE, unless you, all whom it may concern, Mauro Hueramo, file your Answer to said Petition in said suit, or otherwise make your appearance herei n, in said Circuit Court of Ogle County, Illinois at the Ogle County Courthouse, in the City of Oregon, County of Ogle and State of Illinois, before August 21, 2025, a default may be entered against you at any time after that date and a judgment order entered in accordance with the prayer of said Petition
PROPERTY ADDRE SS: 706 Woodland Drive Dixon, Illinois 61021 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
The requisite Affidavit for Publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to JEFFREY A. BRUE; UNITED LOST LAKE PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION; "UNKNOWN OWNERS" and "NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS," Defendants in the above-entitled suit, that said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of Ogle County, Illinois, by Plaintiff, OLD NATIONAL BANK, successor by merger with FIRST MIDWEST BANK, successor by merger with THE NATIONAL BANK & TRUST COMPANY, against you and other defendants praying for foreclosure of a Mortgage covering the premises described as follows to wit: LOT ONE (1) IN LOST NATION WOODLAND HOMESTEADS NO. 6, LOCATED IN PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 9, AND THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 5, BEING TOWNSHIP 22 NORTH, RANGE 10 EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN; SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF TAYLOR, THE COUNTY OF OGLE AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. Common Addre ss: 706 Woodland Drive Dixon, Illinois 61021
DATED at Rockford, Illinois, this 9th day of July, 2025. PRO LEGAL CARE LLC
Zachary Townsend #6307195 405 W State St Rockford, IL 61101 zt@prolegalcare. com (815) 200-8802 July 18, 25, Aug 1, 2025
Permanent Index No: 22-09-126-002 which Mortgage was mad e by Jeffrey A. Brue, as Mortgagor, in favor of The National Bank & Trust Company, predecessor in interest to Old National Bank, as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Ogle County, Illinois, on June 21, 2010, as Document No. 202101004621. NOW THEREFORE, unless you, the above-named Defendants, file your answer to the Complaint in said suit, or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Ogle County, Illinois, on or before September 2, 2025, default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said Complaint.
Tina M Jacobs, Esq. - ARDC 6190255
Joy Pinta, Esq. - ARDC 6278250
JACOBS & PINTA 77 West Washington S treet, Suite 1005 Chicago, Illinois 60602 (312) 263-1005
officeadmin@jacobs andpinta.com
I3270335
Aug. 1, 8, 15, 2025
The Village of Forreston is in the process of securing funding for a water meter project. Per the Project Plan for the Village's Water System, there are roughly 720 water meters throughout the Village that will be replaced along with the purchase of a handheld receiver and software. Forreston is looking to replace the water meters with radio-read meters that will allow the Village to read the amount of water used more accurately and efficiently, as well as detect leaks.
The estimated cost of the proposed project is $362,830. The Village is working on a loan application with the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) Public Water Supply Loan Program Currently, an interest rate of 1.87% for 20 years is being mad e available to the Village Based upon the above financing plan, the annual loan repayment would be roughly $21,759.
If the Village secures financing through the IEPA Public Water Supply Loan Program, there are provisions for incentives for which the Village would be eligible for, such as principal loan forgiveness, a lower loan interest rate, and longer loan terms. For the Water Meter Project , the Village could secure a 1.4% interest rate and partial principal loan forgiveness, reduc ing the amount of the loan
As part of the loan application proce ss, IEPA has reviewed the financial impact to users and environmental impact as a result of the proposed projects The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency has noted that the projected average annual residential cost of services is .44% of the median household income, and that any amount less than 2% is considered to be affordable under State and Federal loan program criteria. Additionally, IEPA has completed an environmental review process and based upon the information provided, there are no anticipated impacts to threatened or endangered species, historical or cultural resources , prime agriculture land, wetlands, or other natural areas from the proposed projects.
Prior to granting its approval of the proposed project and plan, the IEPA requires that the public be granted an opportunity to comment on the information presented The Village of Forreston is hereby making notice that a public hearing for the Water Meter Replacement Project will be held on August 18, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. at Village Hall locat ed at 301 N Walnut Avenue in Forreston
Additi onally, after the public hearing, a 10-day public comment period will commence on August 19, 2025 and end on August 29, 2025. Information on the proposed project and the IEPA Project Summary and Notice are available for public review on the Village's website (www.forreston.munici palimpact.com) and at the Village Hall locat ed at 301 N. Walnut, Forreston IL 61030, office hours are 8:00 to 4:30 Monday thru Friday During this public comment period, written comments may be provided to the Village of Forreston or directly to the IEPA contact person, which is Jasmine Mallory, Illinois Environmental Prote ction Agency, Infrastructure Financial Assistance Section, Bureau of Water, 2520 West Iles Avenue PO Box 19276, Springfield IL 62794-9276.
Tanya Sh en berger
Tanya Sheberger, Village Clerk
August 1, 2025
