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By EARLEEN HINTON Shaw Local News Network correspondent
A piece of historic riverfront property is now owned by the city of Oregon.
City Council members voted unanimously Sept. 9 to buy the former Paragon Foundry, 309 S. First St., for $375,000 with hopes of prepping the site for future development.
“I think just for transparency it would be worthwhile to summarize what this is and what we are doing,” Oregon Mayor Ken Williams said.
City Administrator Darin DeHaan said the purchase reflects objectives within the city’s riverfront development plan.
“Part of the long-term riverfront development plan, obviously, is to start converting old industry into new public access space,” DeHaan said.
The property was constructed in the early 1900s as the Paragon Foundry. It stopped functioning as a foundry more than 50 years ago and has been for sale for the past several years.
“We’ve had had an opportunity to work with a potential developer,” DeHaan said. “So the potential for this redevelopment would be to have some housing options, as well as some retail space and other public offerings, as well as partnering for the bike path past that property along the river.”
The almost 2-acre site sits on the west bank of the Rock River, below the Oregon
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The city of Oregon has bought the site of the old Paragon Foundry located on the west bank of the Rock River at 309 S. First St.
dam. It was bought from Sally Morning, DeHaan said.
Williams said the city is using tax-increment financing funds to buy the property.
TIF funds are commonly used by municipalities to encourage redevelopment and stimulate private investment in an area that has been designated to be in need of economic revitalization.
“I think this fits with our vision moving forward with the riverfront and will be a nice asset for the community once
we get it up and going,“ Commissioner Melanie Cozzi said.
Williams said the property will be a nice addition to the riverfront district.
“It’s going to basically be the anchor for our riverfront retail,” Williams said.
On Monday, the council held a special meeting to approve an ordinance for the purchase because TIF funds are being used. That ordinance also passed unanimously.
DeHaan said the city is expected to close on the property Sept. 18.
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By EARLEEN HINTON
Shaw Local News Network correspondent
An estimated crowd of 300 to 350 attended a candlelight vigil in Oregon on Sunday evening in memory of political influencer Charlie Kirk, 31, who was shot and killed Wednesday while speaking at a university in Utah.
“Charlie Kirk was brilliant and bold for his faith and a bold witness for the gospel of Jesus Christ,” said John Tuttle of Oregon. “He listened with and debated with love and care for faith, family and freedom with a smile on his face even amid taunts and threats, always for the gospel of Jesus Christ.”
Tuttle, a Vietnam veteran who serves as chaplain for the Oregon VFW Post, said Kirk shared his passion for freedom of speech by reaching out to young adults.
“Charlie explained that violence happens when people stop communicating. They talk at each other, not to each other, as Charlie did. He talked to people and didn’t condemn or argue,” Tuttle said.
Tuttle was one of several speakers who praised Kirk during the hourlong event that was described on a social media site as being organized by “Citizens of Ogle County.”
Attendees stood alongside the curved sidewalk on the east side of the historic Ogle County Courthouse in downtown Oregon, listening to speakers who praised Kirk.
“We are not as divided as the media says we are,” said Jimmy Snodgrass of Byron, one of the organizers of Sunday’s event who helped hand out candles. “There is a difference of spreading the gospel and forcing the gospel. We appreciate everyone out here for being here. I know Charlie does.”
In addition to being a conservative political activist, author and media personality, Kirk also served as executive director of the student organization Turning Point USA, which he co-founded in 2012 to promote conservative beliefs in high schools and on college campuses.
Kirk’s assassination has drawn national attention due to his influence in conservative politics and ties to President Donald Trump, as well as broader concerns about rising political violence across the country.
One of the signs at Sunday’s event said: “Thanks Charlie, God Bless You, Faith Over Fear” and included a Bible verse and photo of Kirk during one of his speaking events.
Other signs said: “We Are Charlie.
Lets Have Conversation”; “This is Our Turning Point”; and “No One is Hated More Than He Who Speaks the Truth –Plato.”
Mike Koolidge, chairman of the Ogle County Republicans, said Kirk’s mission will continue.
“His legacy is going to live on,” said Koolidge, of Rochelle. “He created so much material and video. He will be in our lives for years and years to come.”
Koolidge praised Kirk for voicing his opinions, his strong faith and his conservative activism.
“Speak your beliefs, defend your neighbor’s right to do the same. Honor Charlie’s 31 years by boldly speaking,” Koolidge said, noting that Kirk, a native of Arlington Heights, was born and raised in Illinois. “The most important thing in his life was courage for his faith ... his belief in God. Conservative activism came after his faith.”
Other members of the crowd who chose to speak in the open-mic format echoed praise for Kirk’s religious beliefs
while expressing sympathy for Kirk’s wife and young children.
One woman said Kirk was “assassinated by the hands of evil.”
Another said, “They may have killed the messenger, but look around you, they have not killed the message.”
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox has identified Tyler Robinson, 22, as the suspect in Kirk’s shooting. Robinson was arrested late Thursday, ending a day-
and-a-half manhunt.
Two women, one wearing a “We Are Charlie Kirk” shirt, attend a candlelight vigil for Charlie Kirk in front of the historic Ogle County Courthouse in downtown Oregon.
According to an Associated Press report, Robinson, of Washington, Utah, was arrested on suspicion of aggravated murder, felony discharge of a firearm causing serious bodily harm, and obstruction of justice, all felonies, according to a probable cause statement filed in court and released Friday. A judge ordered that Robinson be held without bail.
By PAYTON FELIX pfelix@shawmedia.com
An Ogle County judge will allow extended media coverage of the court proceedings regarding a Mt. Morris man accused of fatally shooting his stepson during an argument in April.
Judge Anthony Peska’s ruling on Wednesday, Aug. 27, allows photos to be taken and published of all future hearings in this case of himself; attor -
neys; witnesses called to testify; and the accused, Derek Swanlund, 45, who’s charged with first-degree murder in connection with the April 21 death of Cameron Pasley, 25, also of Mt. Morris, in what police
Derek Swanlund
described as a “domestic” incident.
Peska said he would not allow anything to be “livestreamed” from the courtroom, and no audio or photos of court clerks, reporters or other staff will be allowed. Photos were not allowed to be taken at Wednesday’s hearing.
Swanlund is facing three counts of first-degree murder and a misdemeanor charge of using a Smith & Wesson 9mm handgun without having
a firearm owner’s identification card. He has pleaded not guilty to the charges and is being held at the Ogle County Jail.
Swanlund’s next court appearance is at 1 p.m. Oct. 29.
At a hearing in April, prosecutors said the Mt. Morris Police Department responded to the scene after receiving a 911 call at 4:59 p.m. from Pasley’s mother, in which she said her husband had shot her son.
By EARLEEN HINTON
Shaw Local News Network correspondent
A Mt. Morris man accused of violating an order of protection 33 times from December to March pleaded guilty Wednesday, Sept. 10, to two of those felony charges and one felony charge of unlawful restraint – all involving the same woman.
Michael Kaemke, 54, entered the guilty pleas as he appeared in court with his attorney, Ogle County Public Defender Kathleen Isley, in front of Associate Judge Anthony Peska.
Assistant State’s Attorney Melissa Voss said a plea agreement had been reached wherein Kaemke would receive 30 months probation and 300 days in jail on each of the three felony counts in return for pleading guilty.
“These would be concurrent sentences,” Isley said.
Because Kaemke had already served at least 50% of the jail sentence – 157 days (day-for-day) – that condition was already satisfied, Isley said.
Voss said the unlawful restraint charge occurred in June 2024 when Kaemke prevented the woman and her son from leaving a Byron residence.
Kaemke was charged with repeatedly contacting the woman he was accused of unlawfully restraining in 2024 despite an order by an Ogle County judge who told him to have no contact with the woman as the case proceeded through the court system.
Kaemke was awaiting trial on the 2024 offense when prosecutors say he contacted the woman 33 times through telephone calls, voicemail, Facebook Messenger and text messages.
The Ogle County State’s Attorney’s Office charged Kaemke on April 2 with 33 counts of felony violating an order of protection and petitioned the court on April
8 to rescind his pretrial release on the 2024 charges.
On Wednesday, Kaemke pleaded guilty to two of the violation of an order of protection charges and the others were dismissed.
Voss also read the woman’s victim impact statement in open court.
The woman accused Kaemke of abusing her “emotionally and physically” and causing her to suffer “anxiety and fear.” She said she could not sleep and constantly suffered “fight or flight” symptoms because of the incidents.
When asked by Peska if he wanted to make any statement to the court, Kaemke replied: “No sir.”
Under the agreement, Kaemke was ordered to have no contact, directly or indirectly, with the woman or her minor child.
Kaemke also must submit to DNA testing, cooperate and satisfactorily complete the Domestic Violence Intervention Program, and cooperate and complete a mental health evaluation and treatment
as recommended by the probation department.
At an April 16 hearing, Isley said Kaemke was refusing to appear in court in person or by video conference and requested that he be evaluated by a court-appointed clinical psychologist. Isley argued she doubted Kaemke had the mental ability to assist with his defense.
Peska agreed and suggested Jayne Braden, a forensic and clinical psychologist in Sycamore, evaluate Kaemke.
Braden has provided evaluations for many defendants in Ogle County and often is appointed by the court to perform such tasks. In July, Braden determined Kaemke fit to stand trial.
Kaemke had been held in the Ogle County Jail since his arrest in April.
Class 4 felonies have a sentencing range of one to six years in state prison upon conviction, followed by six months of mandatory supervised release. Probation of up to 30 months also can be ordered.
The following is from an article titled “A Personal Viewpoint” from Morrie Roe written by the 1976 Oregon High School History Class.
“Back before the Civil War, there wasn’t any such thing as a funeral director or undertaker, whenever a person died, the family and neighbors dressed them and washed them and then they went to the cabinetmaker.”
“The cabinetmaker made things and beds and the cupboards and the tables and so forth. So he went down to the cabinetmaker and measured the body to get the right measurements.”
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Otto Dick
“He then made a casket or a box. We took it home and the family and the neighbors put the body in the box and took it out and buried it.”
“They’d have a preacher come along and deliver the services. But during the Civil War, that was about the time that embalming was done in the country, soldiers far from home in the Army were killed and they would ship them home and that was the first for embalming in the country.”
“So the cabinetmaker eventually got to be a man in the funeral business. He
The following events are happening at the Mt. Morris Senior & Community Center.
Jam Session
Wednesday, Sept. 24, we have Jam Session at 10:30 a.m. Listen to local musicians and then join us after for lunch.
Lunch is $8 ($3 discount for members).
Community Game Night
Sept. 25 at 6 p.m. is Community Game Night. Bring a game or choose one from the many here at The Center and enjoy time with other game players.
became what we called an undertaker, they undertook to do anything! I guess that’s where the word came from. There isn’t really a sensible definition for the word undertaker.”
“But before that, we’re getting a little ahead of our story. Before embalming, one of the cabinet makers got the bright idea of making an ice box to put the body in so it wouldn’t spoil. So he got a nice box, took that out to the home packed with ice, put the body in it, and kept it for some time.”
“Before funeral homes they had a place where they kept the casket and their embalming equipment. And when someone died, they embalmed the body right in the home.”
“When they embalmed the body, they drained the blood out of the arteries and put fluid in the arteries and veins. The embalmer then carried the blood home in bottles. Once in a while the embalmer dumped the blood in the weeds.”
“And then finally we have the ambulance business. The funeral director eventually got what they called a combination of the hearse and ambulance. He used it to transport the sick and when a fellow died they changed it over into a hearse and used it as a hearse.”
• Otto Dick is a retired teacher and has researched Ogle County history for several years.
Breakfast with the Mayor
Oct. 1 is Breakfast with the Mayor. Come and listen to what is going on in the village while enjoying biscuits & gravy or pancakes. Time is 8 to 10 a.m.
Day trip
In October, we have a day trip to the Metropolis Performing Arts Center to see “Grease.” Space is limited on the bus so make your reservation now. Sept. 26 is the deadline and the cost is $90.
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POLO HISTORY
Betty Obendorf
The picnic at Henry School was a festive evening, and the school was all dressed up in fall by Ted and Joanne. They had cleaned and decorated for the event so the school was sparkling.
Ted has been working on the windows for many months, and they looked great. It takes a lot of hard work to keep up old buildings, and we are fortunate to have skilled members who volunteer their time.
We had 30-some people who came with delicious food, and I would like to know who brought the raspberry cream dessert salad. That was right up my alley. I remember as a girl in Polo picking raspberries on our property, and I have always loved them.
I appreciated my son Bruce from Mt. Morris picking me up and loading all of my stuff. Then unloading at the school and helping me with various tasks during the evening.
We also honored Iowa Kuehl, who had been an art teacher at Polo for 22 years and many brought their art projects to show off their talents as students many years ago. Beth told us all about the process of making apple head dolls. This information came from an article in the Chicago Tribune many years ago, telling all about Iowa and her students at Polo. These were all seventh- and eighth-grade students. It was about the time when Bruce was also in with that age group of students. Someone asked him if he had taken art. He answered, “No, I took industrial arts and I was busy
sawing wood!”
We thank Margery Kuehl from Rochelle for donating this laminated story about Polo. You can stop in at the museum and see it.
Dorothy Kohlsing came that evening with pictures of when she was a student at Henry School and also she brought projects her daughter Carla had made in Iowa Kuehl’s art class. Ted had a painting and Steve had a beautiful piece of pottery. There were other projects in the way of little bowls and pieces of pottery. I had taken a piece from the museum also that Alan Millhouse had donated.
Jeffery from PACT was there and he told us what all they are doing to the Polo Town Hall. They have put in a new bathroom upstairs, a new lift up the stairs, and they are working on the north side of the building to keep the water out. They still have the south side of the building to work on. This keeps the dampness and mold out of the building.
We all work to make Polo a better place. PACT still needs help with funds so keep them in mind.
This past Saturday, we had the Class of 1960 there to see the museum. Kevin and I were busy working in the office and we had cleared off a table. It is no longer in the office so we have room. At the all-town garage sale, we will have picture frames out along with other things, such as a typewriter. I used that before we had a computer. How many of you used a typewriter? They are a thing of the past. The future rolls right along and times keep changing.
• Betty Obendorf is a retired teacher and volunteer for the Polo Historical Society.
Born: January 28, 1948 in Mendota, IL
Died: September 15, 2025 in Melrose Park, IL
Cheryl L. Goeking, 77, of Polo, passed away Monday, September 15, 2025, at Gottlieb Memorial Hospital in Melrose Park, IL. Cheryl was born, January 28, 1948, in Mendota, IL, the daughter of Robert and Jessamine (Edwards) Kane. On March 14, 1981 in Polo, she was united in marriage to Bernard Goeking. Cheryl graduated from Polo High School then went to the Sterling Beauty Academy in 1967. She was a hairdresser in the Dixon area for 50 years. Cheryl loved playing the organ and the piano, playing for many churches since the 7th grade. She was a choir director at EUM Church for 20 years and the current organist with St. Marks
Lutheran Church in Polo. She enjoyed singing in the Sauk Community Choir and the ladies KMC Trio for over 20 years. Cheryl had accompanied the Polo music students at annual IHSA Music contests and many school musicals. Survivors include daughters: Angela Goeking of Polo, IL and Erin Goeking of Dixon, IL; sister: Kathleen (James) Watson of Benicia, CA; She was preceded in death by, husband Bernard and daughter Michelle Goeking. Visitation will be Monday, September 22, 2025, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Polo Family Funeral Home, 110 E. Dixon St., Polo. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at St. Marks Lutheran Church in Polo with Rev. Scott Ralston officiating. Burial will be immediately following at Fairmount Cemetery in Polo.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to St. Marks Lutheran Church or Faith United Methodist Church both of Polo. Visit www.polofamilyfuneralhome.com to send condolences.
Souper Tuesdays
Stop by the Polo Senior Center from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for Souper Thursdays.
Sing for Unity
At 2 p.m. Sept. 21, the Polo Council of Churches will host a “Sing for Unity” event at the Polo Senior Center. An ice cream social will follow.
Chili Cook off
Stop by downtown Polo on Sept. 27 for the Polo Chamber of Commerce’s Chili Cook-Off Fall Festival event. Tasting is from noon-3 p.m.
Get the word out
Contact The Polo Chamber of Commerce at 815-946-3131, polochamber@gmail.com, or mail to Box 116, Polo, IL 61064 if you would like to post your event on the Chamber sign, Chamber website (www.
polochamber.org), Chamber Facebook page and/or the Chamber Chatter. Polo Chamber dinner is Sept. 24
The Polo Chamber of Commerce will hold its 58th annual meeting and dinner 5 p.m. Sept. 24 at the Polo Room at 712 N. Division Ave. in Polo. The event will begin with registration and cocktails followed by dinner at 6 p.m. and the meeting and presentation of awards at 6:30 p.m.
Awards announced will be the Citizen of the Year and the Carole Nettz Volunteer of the Year. Chamber President Joey Kochsmeier will give a report on Chamber activities through 2024-2025 and election of the 2025-2026 board of directors will be held.
Three vacancies need to be filled and nominations will be accepted.
Village of Progress Banquet is Oct. 22
The Village of Progress’ annual awards banquet is coming soon to celebrate the accomplishments of those who attend the village and the many volunteers who donate their time and talent. It’s a great evening to spotlight Ogle County men and women with
developmental disabilities.
The annual dinner will be held Wednesday, Oct. 22, at St. Mary’s Parish Center in Oregon. Dinner begins at 5:30 p.m. Tickets can be bought by calling 815-732-2126. The cost is $15 for adults, $5 for ages 5 to 12, and free for ages 4 and younger.
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By EARLEEN HINTON
Shaw Local News Network correspondent
A Chicago-area man was sentenced to three years in prison Wednesday, Sept. 10, for aggravated driving while under the influence of alcohol and injuring two police officers while resisting arrest.
Mateusz Pytlak, 28, received concurrent sentences for the three felony offenses after entering guilty pleas before Ogle County Associate Circuit Judge Anthony Peska.
Pytlak was arrested April 28, 2024, for driving while under the influence of alcohol after the car he was driving was seen crossing the center line and hitting a road construction sign while traveling over the state Route 64 bridge in Oregon about 11:46 p.m.
Assistant State’s Attorney Heather Kruse said Pytlak’s car was found parked at a nearby gas station. She said Oregon officers learned he had an expired driver’s license.
“The officers noticed his speech slurred and when they asked him if he had been drinking he said ‘10 beers in about 2 hours,’ ” Kruse said.
After Pytlak failed field sobriety tests administered by officers at the scene, he resisted arrest, Kruse said.
“He fought with the officers before
finally quitting after they threatened to tase him,” Kruse said.
Court records indicate that one of the officers received a bruise around his eye while the other suffered a thumb injury.
Kruse said Pytlak’s driver’s license had expired in 2018. She said his criminal history included Cook County charges of the unlawful use of a machine gun, robbery, and child endangerment.
Court records list Zion and Palatine as addresses for Pytlak.
Ogle County Public Defender Kathleen Isley said Pytlak was entering the guilty pleas as part of the plea agreement.
When asked by Peska if he wanted to make a statement to the court, Pytlak replied: “No sir”.
As per the plea agreement, three other counts, including driving while license suspended and obstructing justice by giving police a false first name, were dismissed.
Pytlak was ordered to pay fines and fees totaling $1,904. Those payments of $100 per month are scheduled to begin in May 2027 upon his release from the Illinois Department of Corrections.
IDOC inmates typically serve 50% of their sentence (day-for-day) unless other circumstances occur.
Peska said Pytlak will also be under six months of mandatory supervised release following his release from prison.
Pytlak was remanded to the Ogle
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It was a critical win for Forreston’s football team against Fulton. Coming from behind in the fourth quarter, the Cardinals kept their playoff hopes alive in the brutal NUIC.
How brutal is the toughest smallschool conference in the state?
Both Fulton and Morrison sit at 0-3 and perhaps are wondering why they left the kindler, gentler (though larger enrollment) Three Rivers conference.
Rochelle made the 5A quarterfinals last year and was physically beaten up by Lena-Winslow.
Going into week 3, Stockton, Galena, L-W and EPC were stateranked, along with Du-Pec getting votes in 3A. The only program hurting is once proud Dakota, who is in danger of two non-winning seasons in a row.
Could Dakota eventually join the ranks of 8-man football?
Speaking of 8-man, one of the top games of the entire state takes place with Milledgeville traveling the blacktop to Polo on Friday, Sept. 19.
Year in and year out, this game is one of the quintessential area sports events.
The two rivals will put on a smalltown performance worthy of the price of admission, and one that I plan on being at.
Another game of interest is Forreston at Morrison. Though the Mustangs are winless, they’ve faced three tough foes.
Hate to keep saying it, but like the Fulton game, it is another must-win for Forreston. The NUIC gauntlet never lets up.
Some folks envision a rematch of Le-Win and Stockton in the playoffs. Not so fast, my friends. Undefeated
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Sterling Newman, with a couple of talented Morrison transfers, is back down in 1A and could interfere in that scenario.
However, after seeing Le-Win overpower Rochelle, I wonder if Newman could challenge them. In fact, I wouldn’t be surprised if Le-Win avenges its loss to Stockton, should they meet.
Then again, I wouldn’t be surprised if Newman emerges out of the pack. With all the variables in high school sports, I try never to predict outcomes.
Besides being unscientific, things like state rankings and predictions are more bluster than anything.
On the subject of predicting outcomes and the rapid growth of legal sports betting, during the Little League World Series, the organization went so far as to issue the following statement: “We feel strongly that there is no place for betting on Little League games or any youth sports.”
Have you ever wondered what schools do with an overflow of trophies, plaques, awards and the like?
This summer, Kewanee Wethersfield set out 500 such items from 1960 to 2007 for public viewing. Alumni could take whatever they wanted and maybe leave a donation.
The school decided to take this action, as old trophies piled up haphazardly in boxes in a crowded storage room. The announcement irked some of the alumni, who felt the tro-
phies should remain on display.
That’s a common sentiment among townspeople and graduates. However, very few schools have the necessary space to show off all of the memorabilia.
The president of the school’s Alumni Association made a very good point when he said, “Trophies, plaques and awards won in high school are important because of what they represent and should not be forgotten. But, when the number of physical representations of that success butts up against physical space, something has to give.”
Wethersfield is somewhat unique in that it is a separate township/ school district within the town of Kewanee. It would be much more logical for there to be one school district for Kewanee instead of two – one for Kewanee itself and one for Wethersfield.
But any attempts to consolidate have been met with opposition. There certainly has to be plenty of room at Kewanee, which has seen its enroll-
ment drop in half over the decades.
In its heyday, Kewanee was noted worldwide for its Boilermaker industry and also a Hog Capital. My family lived a few miles away in Galva in the mid-1960s, and as a young kid, it was a big deal to travel to the big city of Kewanee, if only for a Maid-Rite.
With all the adulation we give sports stars, be it enshrinement in a Hall of Fame, statues being erected and million-dollar contracts, it was refreshing to see the choice of the Oregon Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year in Don Stevens.
In a sharp contrast to the egodriven world of sports, the humble example of service to God, country, family, friends and church by Don is of far greater importance. Never one to be in the limelight, Don was content to put the needs of others ahead of his own.
• Andy Colbert, an avid runner, is a sports writer for Shaw Local covering high school sports in Ogle County.
Boys Golf
Forreston 171, Stockton 182, Christian Life 201: At Woodbine Golf Course on Sept. 9, Forreston (10-1) nailed down a pair of wins behind a medal-winning round of 41 from Kendall Erdmann. Also posting qualifying scores were Darin Greenfield (42), Kaden Brown (43) and Daylen Rahn (45).
Rochelle 147, Forreston 163: At Fairways Golf Course on Sept. 10, Forreston (10-2) struggled to keep pace with the Hubs in Rochelle.
Greenfield (39), Brown (40), Erdmann (42) and Rahn (42) qualified in the loss.
Rochelle’s Ian Metzger was the medalist with a 34.
Rockford Christian 151, Oregon 182: At Silver Ridge, Tucker O’Brien was the Hawks’ (6-6) top golfer with a round of 42 in a loss.
Oregon 180, North Boone 200: At Silver Ridge on Sept. 11, the Hawks improved to 7-6 with a win on senior night.
Jackson Messenger led the way with a medal-winning round of 42, Nole Campos shot a 43, O’Brien shot a 46 and
Lexton Pham shot a 49.
Kewanee Boiler Invitational: At Baker Park, Forreston took third place in a field of 22 teams with a team score of 322. The Cardinals trailed only Cambridge (321) and Fulton (296).
Brown led Forreston with an 18-hole round of 74, which was good enough for fourth place on the individual scorecard.
Greenfield was 11th with a 78.
Forreston 171, Oregon 185, Polo 226: At Silver Ridge on Sept. 15, Forreston came out on top in triangular action led by co-medalists Brown, Erdmann and Rahn, who all shot 42.
Campos led Oregon with a 43 in the 1-1 outing, while Tanner Johnson was the top scorer for Polo with a 52.
Girls Golf
Oregon 201, Rockford Christian 221: At Silver Ridge on Sept. 10, the Hawks improved to 6-2 on the season with a home win over Rockford Christian.
Sarah Eckardt was the medalist in the win with a round of 45 and Aniyah Sarver was runner-up with a 47.
Oregon 203, North Boone 252: At Silver
Ridge on Sept. 11, Sarver led the field with a round of 43 in a dominant Hawks victory.
Eckardt (46), Toni Withers (55) and Lyndee Anderson (59) also qualified in the win.
Oregon 197, Polo 331, Forreston 353: At Silver Ridge on Sept. 15, Oregon (11-2) picked up two wins by default against understaffed Polo and Forreston squads.
Sarver led the field for Oregon with a 43, Forreston’s lone golfer, Maddie Thiel, shot a 56 and Grace Monaco shot a 54 for Polo.
Volleyball
Newman Central 2, Oregon 0 (25-23, 25-13): At Sterling on Sept. 11, the Hawks (9-2) fell to 1-8 overall with a two-set loss on the road.
Mikaila Ellison had 11 digs and four assists in the loss.
Polo 2, Forreston 0 (25-7, 25-15): At Forreston on Sept. 10, Reese Mekeel led Polo with eight kills and a pair of aces in a comfortable road victory.
Brylee Laskowski added six kills and three assists and Garlee Grobe had
seven digs.
Polo 2, Warren 0 (25-21, 25-9): At Polo on Sept. 11, Cam Jones had five kills and nine assists for Polo in a two-set win at home.
Mekeel had five kills, Laynie Mandrell had four kills and a pair of aces and Grace Miatke had four digs, two assists and two aces.
Amboy 2, Oregon 0 (25-22, 25-19): At Oregon, Emma Eckerd had 13 digs and 13 assists for the Hawks in a two-set loss at home.
Skylar Bishop added seven kills, three blocks and an ace for Oregon and Izzy Berg had six kills and a block.
Boys Soccer
Oregon 7, Stillman Valley 1: At Oregon on Sept. 15, Steven Guardado went off for three goals and two assists, while Aiden Hammer added a hat trick of his own in a blowout win.
Danny Chisamore IV added a goal and an assist or Oregon (6-6), while Irvin Acosta, Nick Ciesiel and Eduardo Garcia each had one assist.
– Shaw Local News Network
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NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
cial as successor in interest to Coastal Community Bank GoodLeap, LLC, Unknown Owners and NonRecord Claimants, Case No. 2025FC20, Ogle County, Illinois, on August 29, 2025, the property hereinafter described wi ll be sold to the highest bidder.
garding estate are Courtney Wigant, Compliance Associate, 1021 N. Galena Avenue, Dixon, Illinois 61021 telephone (815) 2848500.
(B) The legal description of the real estate and the common address is as follows:
the Town of Grand Detour and its Addition, recorded in Book B of Miscellaneous Records, Page 160 in the Recorder's Office of Ogle County, Illinois; situate d in the Township of Grand Detour, the County of Ogle and the State of Illinois. PIN: 21-13-107-002
61021
(C) The improvement on the real estate is a residence.
(D) The real estate may not be inspected prior to the sale.
pe (10%) down at the time of the sale, payable in certified funds, and the full balance wi thin seven (7) days.
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(IT IS ADVISED THAT INTERESTED PARTIES CONSULT THEIR OWN ATTORNEYS BEFORE BIDDING AT FORECLOSURE SALE.)
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE entered by the Court in Community State Bank of Rock Falls v Robert L Turner, Aven Financial Inc., d/b/a Aven Financial as successor in interest to Coastal Community Bank GoodLeap, LLC, Unknown Owners and NonRecord Claimants, Case No. 2025FC20, Ogle County, Illinois, on August 29, 2025, the property hereinafter described wi ll be sold to the highest bidder.
(A) The name, address, and telephone number of the person to contact for information regarding the real estate are Courtney Wigant, Compliance Associate, 1021 N. Galena Avenue, Dixon, Illinois 61021 telephone (815) 2848500.
(B) The legal description of the real estate and the ddr
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE entered by the Court in Community State Bank of Rock Falls v Robert L Turner, Aven Financial Inc., d/b/a Aven Financial as successor in interest to Coastal Community Bank GoodLeap, LLC, Unknown Owners and NonRecord Claimants, Case No. 2025FC20, Ogle County, Illinois, on August 29, 2025, the property hereinafter described wi ll be sold to the highest bidder.
(A) The name, address, and telephone number of the person to contact for information regarding the real estate are Courtney Wigant, Compliance Associate, 1021 N. Galena Avenue, Dixon, Illinois 61021 telephone (815) 2848500.
(B) The legal description of the real estate and the common address is as follows:
1. Lots Seven (7), Eight (8), Nine (9) and Ten (10) in Block Sixteen (16) in the Original Town of Grand Detour, according to the revised Plat of the Town of Grand Detour and its Addition, recorded in Book B of Miscellaneous Records, Page 160 in the Recorder's Office of Ogle County, Illinois; situate d in the Township of Grand Detour, the County of Ogle and the State of Illinois. PIN: 21-13-107-002
2 Common address or locat ion of mortgaged premises: 8083 South Green Street, Dixon, Illinois 61021
(C) The improvement on the real estate is a residence.
(D) The real estate
2 Common address or locat ion of mortgaged premises: 8083 South Green Street, Dixon, Illinois 61021
(E) The time and place of the sale are as follows : The Ogle County Sheriff's Offi ce, 202 S First Street, Oregon, Illinois 61061, at 10:00 a.m. on October 17, 2025.
(G) The case title, case number, and the Court in which the foreclosure was filed arc specified above.
(A) The name, address, and telephone number of the person to contact for information regarding the real estate are Courtney Wigant, Compliance Associate, 1021 N. Galena Avenue, Dixon, Illinois 61021 telephone (815) 2848500.
(B) The legal description of the real estate and the common address is as follows:
1. Lots Seven (7), Eight (8), Nine (9) and Ten (10) in Block Sixteen (16) in the Original Town of Grand Detour, according to the revised Plat of the Town of Grand Detour and its Addition, recorded in Book B of Miscellaneous Records, Page 160 in the Recorder's Office of Ogle County, Illinois; situate d in the Township of Grand Detour, the County of Ogle and the State of Illinois. PIN: 21-13-107-002
2 Common address or locat ion of mortgaged premises: 8083 South Green Street, Dixon, Illinois 61021
(C) The improvement on the real estate is a residence.
(D) The real estate may not be inspected prior to the sale.
(E) The time and place of the sale are as follows : The Ogle County Sheriff's Offi ce, 202 S First Street, Oregon, Illinois 61061, at 10:00 a.m. on October 17, 2025.
1. Lots Seven (7), Eight (8), Nine (9) and Ten (10) in Block Sixteen (16) in the Original Town of Grand Detour, according to the revised Plat of the Town of Grand Detour and its Addition, recorded in Book B of Miscellaneous Records, Page 160 in the Recorder's Office of Ogle County, Illinois; situate d in the Township of Grand Detour, the County of Ogle and the State of Illinois.
PIN: 21-13-107-002
2 Common address or locat ion of mortgaged premises: 8083 South Green Street, Dixon, Illinois 61021
(C) The improvement on the real estate is a residence.
(D) The real estate may not be inspected prior to the sale.
(E) The time and place of the sale are as follows : The Ogle County Sheriff's Offi ce, 202 S First Street, Oregon, Illinois 61061, at 10:00 a.m. on October 17, 2025.
(F) The terms of the sale are ten percent (10%) down at the time of the sale, payable in certified funds, and the full balance wi thin seven (7) days.
(G) The case title, case number, and the Court in which the foreclosure was filed arc specified above.
(H) No other information is required to be disclosed.
(C) The improvement on the real estate is a residence.
(D) The real estate may not be inspected prior to the sale.
(E) The time and place of the sale are as follows : The Ogle County Sheriff's Offi ce, 202 S First Street, Oregon, Illinois 61061, at 10:00 a.m. on October 17, 2025.
(F) The terms of the sale are ten percent (10%) down at the time of the sale, payable in certified funds, and the full balance wi thin seven (7) days.
(G) The case title, case number, and the Court in which the foreclosure was filed arc specified above.
(H) No other information is required to be disclosed.
COMMUNITY STATE BANK OF ROCK FALLS, Plaintiff By EHRMANN GEHLBACH BADGER & CONSIDINE, LLC By Courtney E. Kennedy
Courtney E. Kennedy
(F) The terms of the sale are ten percent (10%) down at the time of the sale, payable in certified funds, and the full balance wi thin seven (7) days.
(G) The case title, case number, and the Court in which the foreclosure was filed arc specified above.
(H) No other information is required to be disclosed.
COMMUNITY STATE BANK OF ROCK FALLS, Plaintiff By EHRMANN GEHLBACH BADGER & CONSIDINE, LLC By Courtney E. Kennedy
Courtney E. Kennedy
Courtney E Kennedy (6322625) Ehrmann Gehlbach Badger & Considine, LLC
Attorneys for Plaintiff
114 E. E verett Street, Suite 300 Dixon, IL 61021 (815) 288-4949 (815) 288-3068 (FAX) kennedy@egbclaw .com
(F) The terms of the sale are ten percent (10%) down at the time of the sale, payable in certified funds, and the full balance wi thin seven (7) days.
(G) The case title, case number, and the Court in which the foreclosure was filed arc specified above.
(H) No other information is required to be disclosed.
COMMUNITY STATE BANK OF ROCK FALLS, Plaintiff By EHRMANN GEHLBACH
COMMUNITY STATE BANK OF ROCK FALLS, Plaintiff By EHRMANN GEHLBACH BADGER & CONSIDINE, LLC
By Courtney E. Kennedy
Courtney E. Kennedy
Courtney E Kennedy (6322625) Ehrmann Gehlbach Badger & Considine, LLC
Attorneys for Plaintiff
114 E. E verett Street, Suite 300 Dixon, IL 61021 (815) 288-4949 (815) 288-3068 (FAX) kennedy@egbclaw .com
(H) No other information is required to be disclosed.
COMMUNITY STATE BANK OF ROCK FALLS, Plaintiff By EHRMANN GEHLBACH BADGER & CONSIDINE, LLC By Courtney E. Kennedy
Courtney E. Kennedy
Courtney E Kennedy (6322625) Ehrmann Gehlbach
Badger & Considine, LLC
Attorneys for Plaintiff 114 E. E verett Street, Suite 300 Dixon, IL 61021 (815) 288-4949 (815) 288-3068 (FAX) kennedy@egbclaw .com
Sept. 12, 19, 26, 2025
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Courtney E Kennedy (6322625) Ehrmann Gehlbach Badger & Considine, LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff 114 E. E verett Street, Suite 300 Dixon, IL 61021 (815) 288-4949 (815) 288-3068 (FAX) kennedy@egbclaw .com
Sept. 12, 19, 26, 2025
IN THE UNITED STATE S DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS ROCKF OR D DIVISION ILLINOIS DEBT ACQUISITION COMPANY, L.L.C., Plaintiff, v. EL PASO HCC, LLC, et al. Defen dants.
Case No. 3:24-CV-50034 Judges Honorable Iain D. Johns ton and Honorable Margaret J. Sch neider NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to 28 U.S.C. Secs. 2001 and 2002, the Order Appointing Receiver entered on January 25, 2024 (Dkt No 8) entered in the above captioned matter and the July 18, 2025 Orde r setting sale pr ocedures for the sale of Defendants' assets (Dkt. No 129), the Court's Receiver shall, with the assistance of Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation ( Inte rcounty), place for public sale to the highest bidder , the real and pe rsonal property mor e fully described below and more fully described in the Verified Complaint in the above captioned matter (Dkt No 1 and incorporated herein by refer ence) on October 10, 2025 at the hour of 12 Noon, CDT, through hybrid means via Zoom (Zoom Instructions) and in person in the Lobby of U.S Courthouse, 327 South Church Street, Rockford, IL 61101:
Real Property: Th e real property commonly known as 850 East 2nd Street, El Paso, IL 61738, operating as El Paso Health Care Center, a 123-bed licensed skilled nursing facility, which is at issue in and more fully d escrib ed in the Verified Complaint in the above captioned matter (Dkt. No. 1).
The real property commonly known as 201 East Falcon Highway, Flanagan, IL 61740, operat ing as Flanagan Rehab & Health Care Center, a 75-bed licensed skilled nursing facility, which is at issue in and more fully described in the Verified Complaint in the above captioned matter (Dkt. No. 1).
The rea l property commonly known as 141 South Junior Avenue, Kewanee , IL 61443, operating as Courtyard Estates of Kewanee, a 35-bed licensed assisted care living fac ility, which is at issue in and more fully described in the Verified Complaint in the above captioned matter (Dkt. No. 1 ).
The real property commonly known as 415 East Main Stree t, Knoxville, IL 61448, operating as Courtyard Estates of Knoxville, a 32-bed licensed assisted care living facility, which is at issue in and more fully described in the Verified Complaint in the above captioned matter (Dkt. No. 1).
The real propert y commonly known as 1200 West Broadway, Monmouth, IL 61462, operating a s Legac y Estates of Monmouth, a 59-bed licensed assisted care living facility, which is at issue in and more fully described in the Verified Complaint in the above captioned matter (Dkt. No. 1).
The rea l property commonly known as 275 East Carl Sandburg Drive, Galesburg, IL 61401, operating as Mar igold Rehab & Health Care Center, a 172-bed licensed skilled nursing facility, which is at issue in and more fully described in the Verified Complaint in the above cap tioned mat ter (Dkt. No. 1).
The rea l property commonly known as One Courtyard Boulevard, Monmouth, IL 61462 operating as Courtyard Estates of Monmouth, a 51-bed licensed assisted care living facility, which is at issue in and more fully described in the Verified Complaint in the above cap tioned mat ter (Dkt. No. 1).
The rea l property commonly known as 703 East Buffalo Street, Polo, IL 61064, formerly operating as Polo Rehab & Health Care Center, an 81-bed licensed skilled nursing fac ility, which is at issue in and more fully d escrib ed in the Verified Complaint in the above captioned matter (Dkt. No. 1). Polo Rehab & Health Care Center is currently not operating. Personal Property:
All personal property that is pledged by the Defenda nts as collateral, which is at issue in and more fully described in the Verified Complaint in the above cap tioned matter. (Dkt. No. 1).
Terms of sale are outlined in the July 18, 2025 Order setting sale proc edures for the sale of Defendants' ass ets (Dkt. No. 129) Additi onal Sale terms Bidders may contac t either Intercounty or the Receiver's attorneys to r eceive Zoom login instructions prior to the sale Bids shall be su bmitte d to the Receiver on the day of the sale and shall include a signed asset purchase agree ment from the bidder and a redline of the bidd er's asset purchase agreement to the stalking hor se bidder's asset purchase agreement. All bids (other than the stalking horse bid) must be in the form of an all cash bid in an amount that exceeds the s talking horse bid by at least two percen t ( 2%) of the stalking horse bid of $18,150,000.00, plus a minimum overbid of an additional $200,000.00 (i.e. $18,713,000.00). All bids must be irrevocab le and may not be subject to conditions or financing contingencies The asset purchase agreement must include the proposed closing date, all final terms of the bid and all schedules thereto. All bids must include sufficient infor mation, as reasonably determined by the Receiver, to allow the Rece iver to determine, in his reasonable business judgment, whether the interested party has the financial wherewithal to consummate the sale. The winning bidder will be required to deposit in a sum equal to ten perce nt (10%) of the purchase price contained in the accepted offer accepted by Receiver to the Receiver's designated title company within seven (7) business days after notification of acceptan ce
Pursuant to the Order entered in the above captioned matter on July 18, 2025 as Dkt. No. 129, at the public sale , Intercounty shall hold an auction whereat bidders that complied with the requirements set forth in the foregoing paragraph 6 of the Order entered in the above captioned matter on July 18, 2025 as Dkt. N o. 129 start ing with the highest and best bid submitted in compliance with paragraph 6 of the Orde r entered in the above captioned matter on July 18, 2025 as Dkt. No. 129, which highest and best bid shall be determined by Receiver Bidders who complied with the requirement s set forth in the foregoing paragraph 6 of the Order entered in the above captioned matt er on July 18, 2025 as Dkt. No. 129 shall be permitted to submit topping bids at the auct ion until Intercounty and Receiver determine the final and best bid (the "Winning Bid"), and, if multiple bid s are submitted, a back- up bid (the "Back-up Bid").
The accuracy of the information solicited by bidders cannot be guaranteed, and prospective bidders are ther efore encouraged to complete any desired and non-invasive due diligence at their own expense. The sale of the Receivership Assets is without rec ourse to Receiver and in "AS-IS" condition, and in any event any sale will otherwise be consistent with the sale proced ures approved in the above referen ced matter The sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court in the above captioned matter. Any expenses associat ed with the sale also will be subject to and presente d to the Court in the above captioned matter for approval
Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file in the above cap tioned matt er to verify all information.
Prospective Bidders may contact Inte rcounty and or the Rece iver's attorneys for Zoom Instructions. Property tours will be available to all intereste d bidders at times to-be-scheduled wi th the Recei ver, and the Receivership Assets may also be shown by appointment. Receiver will provide information related to the Receivership Assets for review to prospective bidders, including subject to a confidentia lity agreement. To arrange a tour of the facilities or for further information concerning the real and personal pr operties, interested partie s may contact the Receiver through his counsel(s) at Scott & Kraus, LLC: Eugene S. Kraus Jason R. Sleezer Scott & Kraus, LLC 150 S Wacker Drive, Suite 2900 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 327-1050 ekraus@skcounsel .com jsleezer@skcounsel.com I3272825 Sep. 12, 19, 26, Oct. 3, 2025
Sealed proposals for the project described below will be received at the office of the Village Clerk, 106 N Elm Street, Davis Junction, I L 61020 until 10:00 AM on 10/8 /2025. Sealed proposals will be opened and read publicly at the office of the Village Clerk, 106 N. E lm Street, Davis Junction, IL 61020 at 10:00 AM on 10/8/2025.
Description of Work
Location: Parts of Junction Road within Village of Davis Junction Lim its
Project Length: 28,620'
Proposed Improvement: Placement and compaction of 28,620 feet of Aggregate Wedge Shoulder, Type B (2' wide, from 6” to 0” depth) over the existing shoulders on sections of Junction R oad.
1 Plans and proposal forms will be avai lable in the office of Willett, Hofmann & Associat es, Inc. website at www.willetthofmann.com. Contractors shall click on "Bid Login" on the homepage of the website and follow the instructions. The contract eBidDoc # (Project Number) is 9860038. The Project Manual PDF can be downloaded from the website by depositing twenty-two dollars ($22.00) by credit card . Said deposit is NON-REFUNDABLE.
2. X Prequalification
If checked, the 2 apparent as read low bidders must file within 24 hours after the letting an "Affidavit of Availability" (Form BC 57) in triplicate, showing all uncompleted contracts awarded to them and all low bid s pending award for Fed eral, State, County, Municipal and private work. One original shall be filed with the Awarding Authority and two originals with the IDOT District Office.
3. The Awarding Authority reserves the right to waiv e technicalities and to reject any or all proposals as provided in BLRS Special Provision for Bidding Requirements and Conditions for C ontract Proposals.
4. The following BLR Forms shall be returned by the bidder to the Awarding Authority:
a. Local Public Agency Formal Contract Proposal (BLR 12200)
b Schedule of Prices (BLR 12201)
c Prop osal Bid Bond (BLR 12230) (if applicable)
d. Apprenticeship or Training Program Certification (BLR 12325) (do not use for project with Federal funds.)
e Affidavit of Illinois Business Office (BLR 12326) (do not use for project with Federal funds)
5. The quantities appearing in the bid schedule are approximate and are prepared for the comparison of bids. Paymen t to the Contractor will be made only for the actual quantities of work performed and accepted or materials furnished according to the contract. The scheduled quantities of work to be done and materials to be furnished may be increased, decreased or omitted as hereinafter provided
6. Submission of a bid shall be conclusive assurance and warranty the bidder has examined the plans and understands all requirements for the performance of work The bidder will be responsible for all errors in the proposal resulting from failure or neglect to conduct an in depth examination The Awar ding Authority will, in no case, be responsible for any costs, expenses, losses or changes in anticipated profits resulting from such failure or neglect of the bidder.
7. The bidder shall take no advantage of any error or omission in the proposal a nd adverti sed contract.
8. If a spe cial envelope is supplied by the Awarding Authority, each proposal should be submitted in that envelope furnished by the Awarding A gency an d the blank sp aces on the envelope shall be filled in correctly to clearly indicate its contents. When an envelope other than the special one furnished by the Awarding Authority is used, it shall be marked to clearly indicat e its contents. When sent by mail, the sealed proposal shall be addre ssed to the Awarding Authority at the address and in care of the official in whose office the bids are to be received. All proposals shall be filed prior to the time and at the place specified in the Notice to Bidders. Proposals received after the time specified will be returned to the bidder unopened.
9 Permission will be given to a bidder to withdraw a proposal if the bidder makes the request in writing or in person before the time for openi ng proposals.
September 19, 2025
LEG AL NOTICES IN THE CIRCUI COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, IL LINOIS COMMUNITY STATE BANK O ROCK FALLS , Plaintiff, v. ROBERT L. TUR ER, AVEN FINAN CIAL INC., d/b/a AVEN FINANCI as successor in terest to COASTAL COMMUNITY BANK, GOODLEAP, LLC, UNKNOWN OWN ERS, and NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants Property Addre 8083 Sou Green Str Dixon, Illinois 61021 No. 2025FC20 NOTICE OF FORECLOSUR SALE (IT IS ADVIS THAT INTERES ED PARTIES C SULT THEIR OW ATTORNEYS FORE BIDDING FORECLOSURE SALE.)
PUBLIC NOT is hereby g that pursuant JUDGMENT FORECLOSURE entered by Court in Comm ty State Bank Rock Falls Robert L Turn Aven Financial Inc., d/b/a Aven Financial as success in interest Coastal Comm ty Bank GoodLeap LLC, Unknown Owners and N Record Claiman Case 2025FC20, O County, Illinois August 29, 2025, the property h inafter describ wi ll be sold to highest bidder.
(A) The name, dress, and t phone number the person to co tact for informati regarding the estate are Courtney Wiga nt, C pliance Associ 1021 N. Galen Avenue, Dixon, nois 61021 tel phone (815) 2848500.
(B) The legal scription of the estate and common addr is as follows: 1. Lots Seven Eight (8), Nine and Ten (10) Block Sixteen in the Original Town of Grand tour, according the revised Plat th To f Gran
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
OGLE COUNTY, IL LINOIS COMMUNITY STATE BANK O F ROCK FALLS , Plaintiff, v. ROBERT L. TURNER, AVEN FINANCIAL INC., d/b/a AVEN FINANCIAL as successor in interest to COASTAL COMMUNITY BANK, GOODLEAP, LLC, UNKNOWN OWNERS, and NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants Property Addre ss: 8083 South Green Str eet Dixon, Illinois 61021 No. 2025FC20 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
(IT IS ADVISED THAT INTERESTED PARTIES CONSULT THEIR OWN ATTORNEYS BEFORE BIDDING AT FORECLOSURE SALE.)
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE entered by the Court in Community State Bank of Rock Falls v Robert L Turner, Aven Financial Inc., d/b/a Aven Financial as successor in interest to Coastal Community Bank GoodLeap, LLC, Unknown Owners and NonRecord Claimants, Case No. 2025FC20, Ogle County, Illinois, on August 29, 2025, the property hereinafter described wi ll be sold to the highest bidder.
(A) The name, address, and telephone number of the person to contact for information regarding the real estate are Courtney Wiga nt, Compliance Associate, 1021 N. Galena Avenue, Dixon, Illinois 61021 telephone (815) 2848500.
(B) The legal description of the real estate and the common address is as follows:
1. Lots Seven (7), Eight (8), Nine (9) and Ten (10) in Block Sixteen (16) in the Original Town of Grand Detour, according to the revised Plat of th To f Grand
(B) The legal description of the real estate and the common address is as follows:
1. Lots Seven (7), Eight (8), Nine (9) and Ten (10) in Block Sixteen (16) in the Original Town of Grand Detour, according to the revised Plat of the Town of Grand Detour and its Addition, recorded in Book B of Miscellaneous Records, Page 160 in the Recorder's Office of Ogle County, Illinois; situate d in the Township of Grand Detour, the County of Ogle and the State of Illinois.
PIN:
21-13-107-002
2 Common address or locat ion of mortgaged premises: 8083 South Green Street, Dixon, Illinois 61021
(C) The improvement on the real estate is a residence.
(D) The real estate may not be inspected prior to the sale
(E) The time and place of the sale are as follows : The Ogle County Sheriff's Offi ce, 202 S First Street, Oregon, Illinois 61061, at 10:00 a.m. on October 17, 2025.
(F) The terms of the sale are ten percent (10%) down at the time of the sale, payable in certified fun ds, and the full balance wi thin seven (7) days.
(G) The case title, case number, and the Court in which the foreclosure was filed arc specified above.
(H) No other information is required to be disclosed.
COMMUNITY STATE BANK OF ROCK FALLS, Plaintiff By EHRMANN GEHLBACH BADGER & CONSIDINE, LLC By Courtney E. Kennedy
Courtney E. Kennedy
Courtney E. Kennedy (6322625) Ehrmann Gehlbach Badger & Considine, LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff
114 E. E verett Street, Suite 300 Dixon, IL 61021 (815) 288-4949 (815) 288-3068 (FAX) kennedy@egbclaw .com
Sept. 12, 19, 26, 2025
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, IL LINOIS
Estate of:
JOYCE I. GATZ, Deceased No. 2025 PR 50 CL AIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of JOYCE I. GATZ. Letters of Office were issued to JANETTE S FOLKERS, 2535 South Wilson Mill Road, Polo, IL 61064, as Representative, wh ose attorneys are WARD, MURRAY, PACE & JOHNSON, P.C., 202 E 5th Street, Sterling, Illinois 61081. Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of Court, Ogle County Courthouse, 106 S 5th Street, Or egon, IL 61061, or with the Representative, or both, on or before March 13, 2026, and any claim not filed wi thin 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 ten (10) days after it has been filed.
Dated: August 27, 2025
Janette S. Folkers, Representative Ryan M. Olson ARDC 6333161 WARD, MURRAY, PACE & JOHNSON, P.C.
wi thin 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 ten (10) days after it has been filed.
Dated: August 27, 2025
Janette S. Folkers, Representative Ryan M. Olson ARDC 6333161
WARD, MURRAY, PACE & JOHNSON, P.C.
Attorneys for Estate 202 E. 5th Street P.O. Box 400 Sterling, IL 61081 P: 815.625.8200 olson@wmpj.com
Sept. 5, 12, 19, 2025
STATE OF IL LINOIS
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL
CIRCUIT
OGLE COUNTY
PROBATE
DIVISION
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: Roger E Cunz
Deceased CASE NO 2025-PR-59
CL AIM NOTICE
NOTICE is giv en of the death of ROGER E CUNZ, wh o died on May 29, 2025. Letters of Office were issued on July 25, 2025, to Roger E Cunz, Jr, 80 Riveside Road, Rockford, IL, 61114, who is the legal representative of the estate
29, 2025. Letters of Office were issued on July 25, 2025, to Roger E Cunz, Jr, 80 Riveside Road, Rockford, IL, 61114, who is the legal representative of the estate
The attorney for the esta te is Michae l J. Smith, of Barrick, Switzer, Long, Balsley & Van Evera, LLP, 6833 Stalter Drive, Rockford, Illinois 61108.
Claims against the Estate may be filed on or before March 5, 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 creditors, if mail ing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the I llinois 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 Ogle C ounty Circuit Clerk, Probate Division at the Ogl e County Courthouse, 106 5th Street, Oregon, Illinois, 61061, or wi th the Estate legal representative, or both.
nois, 61061, or wi th the Estate legal representative, or both.
Copies of claims filed with the Circuit Clerk's Office, Probate Division, must be mailed or delivered to the Estate legal representative and to his attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed.
Dated:
/s/Roger E Cunz, Jr, Executor Michae l J. Smith BARRICK, SWITZER, LONG, BALSLEY & VAN EVERA, LLP 6833 Stalter Drive Rockford, IL 61108 (815)962-6611 service.msmith@ bslbv.com
September 5, 12, 19, 2025
As sumed Name Publication Notice Public Notice is hereby given that on August 26, 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:
BK Exteriors loca ted at 7926 S Pine St Grand Detour, IL 61021
Dated August 26, 2025.
Laura J. Cook
Laura J. Cook Ogle County Clerk
September 5, 12, 19, 2025
Publication Notice
Public Notice is hereby given that on August 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:
Cleary Exteriors Pressure Washing 389 Red Fox Dr Davis Junction, IL 61020
Dated: August 25, 2025.
s/Laura J. Cook
Laura J. Cook, Ogle County Clerk Sept. 5, 12, 19, 2025
ing and transacting the business known as: Cleary Exteriors Pressure Washing 389 Red Fox Dr Davis Junction, IL 61020
Dated: August 25, 2025.
s/Laura J. Cook
Laura J. Cook, Ogle County Clerk Sept. 5, 12, 19, 2025
As sumed Name Publication Notice Public Notice is hereby given that on July 31, 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:
Montes Restaurants LLC
DBA Farmers Family Rest au rant loca ted at
317 E. Main St. Forreston, IL 61030
Dated July 31, 2025.
s/Laura J. Cook
Laura J. Cook, Ogle County Clerk
all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as:
Montes Restaurants LLC
DBA Farmers Family Rest au rant loca ted at
317 E. Main St. Forreston, IL 61030
Dated July 31, 2025.
s/Laura J. Cook
Laura J. Cook, Ogle County Clerk
Sep. 12, 19, 26, 2025
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, I LLINOIS STERLING FEDERAL BANK, F.S.B., Plaintiff, vs. KEITH W. MULLEN, Defendants
Sep. 12, 19, 26, 2025
LE GAL NOTICE FOR FORECL OSURE SALE PUBLIC AUCTION OF R EAL ES TATE (IT IS ADVISE D THAT I NTERESTED PARTIES CONSU LT THEIR OWN ATTORNEYS BEF ORE BIDDING AT FORECLOSURE SALES.)
The attorney for the esta te is Michae l J. Smith, of Barrick, Switzer, Long, Balsley & Van Evera, LLP, 6833 Stalter Drive, Rockford, Illinois 61108.
Copies of claims filed with the Circuit Clerk's Office, Probate Division, must be mailed or delivered to the Estate legal representative and to his attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed.
BK Exteriors loca ted at 7926 S Pine St Grand Detour, IL 61021
Dated August 26, 2025.
Laura J. Cook
Laura J. Cook Ogle County Clerk
September 5, 12, 19, 2025
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ¬OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS
Dated:
U.S BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, vs. JEFFERY J KING; ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY; THE SECRETARY OF HOUSIN G AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendant(s). CASE NO. 2025FC3 9 Pro perty Addres s: 503 W 2nd St Byron, IL 61010 NOTICE FOR PUBLI CATION
Attorneys for Estate 202 E. 5th Street P.O. Box 400 Sterling, IL 61081 P: 815.625.8200 olson@wmpj.com
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE entered by the Court in the above-entitled cause on May 27, 2025, the property hereinafter described will be sold to the highest qualified bidd er
(A) The name, address, and telephone numbe r of the per son to contact for information r egarding the real estate is Brad Kolb, Sterling Fede ral Bank, F.S.B., 815.622.3361.
(B) The common address of the r eal estate is 281 West Cartwright Lane , Oregon, IL 61061 and its legal description is: Lot 47 of Mongan and Etnyre Sixth Subdivision being a part of the Southeast Quarter of Section 33, Township 24 North, Range 10 East of the 4th P.M., Ogle County, Illinois; according to the Plat thereof recorded November 22 , 1958 in Book H of Plats, page 32 as Document No. 332029.
(C) The real estate consists of a t hree bedroom, one bathroom 1,386 square foot house with an attached two car garage
Sept. 5, 12, 19, 2025
/s/Roger E Cunz, Jr, Executor Michae l J. Smith BARRICK, SWITZER, LONG, BALSLEY & VAN EVERA, LLP 6833 Stalter Drive Rockford, IL 61108 (815)962-6611 service.msmith@ bslbv.com
The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereb y given you, JEFFERY J KING; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON -RECORD CLAIMANTS, defendants in the above entitled cause, that suit has been commenced against you and other defendants in the Circuit Court for the Judicial Ci rcuit by said pla intiff praying for the foreclosure of a certain mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: LOT 18 OF THE SUBDIVIS ION OF BLOCK 60 IN THE ORIGINAL TOWN, NOW CITY OF BYRON, SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF OGLE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. P.I.N.: 05-31-232-010
September 5, 12, 19, 2025
Said prope rty is commonly known as 503 W 2nd St, Byron, IL 61010 and which said mortgage(s) was/were made and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds as Document Number 201805263, and for other relief; that Summons was duly issued out of the above Court against you as provided by law and that said suit is now pending.
Claims against the Estate may be filed on or before March 5, 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 creditors, if mail ing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the I llinois Probate Act, 1975 as amended, whichever date is later Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred.
NOW TH EREFORE, unless you, the said abov e named defendants, file your answer to the complaint in the said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of the Court at Ogle County on or before OCTOBER 13, 2025, a default may be taken against you at any time after that date and a Judgment entered in accordance with the pray er of said complaint E-filing is now mandatory for documents in civil case s with limited exemptions. To e-file, you must first create an account with an e-filing service provider Visit http://efile.illinoiscourts.gov/service- providers.htm to learn more and to select a service provider If you need additional help or have trouble e-filing, visit www.illinoiscourts.gov/FAQ /gethelp.asp
(D) The time and place of the sale are as follows: 10:00 a.m. on October 17, 2025 at Ogle County Sheriff's Office, 202 S 1st Street, Oregon, IL 61061.
(E) The terms of the sale are 10 percent of the purchase price at the time of the auction sale as earnest money, and the balance at least 30 days after the date of Court approval of the sale# saleupon delivery of deed and possession. All payments shall be by CASH, BANK DRAFT, or CERTIFIED FUNDS. Any sale is subject to Court approval. Any specifi c restrictions on property or title will be a nnounced day of sale. ANNOUNCEMENTS DAY OF SALE TAKE PRECEDENCE OVER ANY PRINTED MATERIAL
(F) The case title, case number and the court in which the foreclosure was filed are specified above
(G) The sal e shall be subject to all easements, covenants, restrictions and rese rvations of record, taxes for the year 2023 and all subsequent years.
(H) No othe r information is required to be disclosed. Sterling Federal Bank, F.S.B., Plaintiff, By WARD, MURRAY, PACE & JOHNSON, P.C. Its Attorneys
Maverik A. Good - ARDC 6342150
Ward, Murray, Pace & Johnson, P.C.
Attorney for Sterling Federa l Bank, F.S.B. 202 E. 5th Street / P.O. Box 400
Diaz A nselmo & Associates, LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff 1771 West Diehl Road, Suite 120 Naperville, IL 60563
Telephone: (630) 453-6960 Facsimile: (630) 428-4620
Attorney No. Cook 64727, DuPage 293191
Service E-mail: midwestpleadings@dallegal.com 8190-957780
Forreston Journal Sep. 12, 19, 26, 2025 957780
Claims against the Estate may be filed in the Office of the Ogle C ounty Circuit Clerk, Probate Division at the Ogl e County Courthouse, 106 5th Street, Oregon, Illinois, 61061, or wi th the Estate legal representative, or both. Copies of claims
Sterling, IL 61081
P: 815.625.8200 good@wmpj.com
September 19, 26, October 3, 2025
