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VOLUME 175 NO. 35 • SERVING OGLE COUNTY SINCE 1851

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WINTER RETURNS Earleen Hinton

Winter returned to the Ogle County region Monday, Dec. 29, as ice forms on a tree stuck on the Oregon dam. The chill followed several days of 40-degree temperatures over the Christmas holiday, and Sunday evening brought around 1 inch of light snow that caused some drifting on rural roads.

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Mail carrier Logan Miller makes deliveries Dec. 29 on Lincoln Street in Mt. Morris as light snow falls. Winter returned to the Ogle County region over the weekend with temperatures dropping below freezing.

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An Oregon man died from his injuries after a two-vehicle crash on Monday afternoon north of Grand Detour, an Ogle County Sheriff’s Office news release said.

At 12:59 p.m. Monday, deputies were dispatched to a two-vehicle crash with injuries in the 7000 block of South Ridge Road.

During the investigation, it was determined a southbound gray 2010 Chrysler Town and Country crossed the center line and struck the front driver’s side of a northbound white 2012 Ford F450 box truck, according to the news release. The driver of the Ford was treated at the scene and later sought

treatment for minor injuries.

The driver of the Chrysler, Anthony J. Frey, 32, of Oregon, suffered serious injuries as a result of the collision and was declared dead at the scene, according to the news release.

Deputies were assisted on scene by the Dixon Rural Fire Department/EMS and the Oregon Fire Department/ EMS. The cause of the crash remains under investigation, according to the release. No charges relating to the crash had been filed as of Tuesday morning.

Ridge Road was closed between Edgewood and Penn Corner roads for about three hours because of the crash before it was reopened.

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By JEFF HELFRICH jhelfrich@shawmedia.com Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle, along with other sheriffs in the state, released a statement Thursday, Dec. 4, expressing desire to work with Gov. JB Pritzker and the state legislature on revising the criminal justice reform SAFE-T Act that took effect in September 2023.

The statement was made in response to Pritzker saying the state government is “open to listening to what changes might need to be made” after a woman was set on fire Nov. 17 in Chicago. A Chicago man who has more than 70 prior arrests, including eight felony convictions, has been accused in the case.

The SAFE-T Act’s history

The SAFE-T Act eliminated cash bail. Judges still can order someone to be detained as they await trial, but the new system is instead based on an offender’s level of risk of reoffending or fleeing prosecution. The SAFE-T Act also reformed police training, certification and use-of-force standards, expanded detainee rights and gave the attorney general’s office authority to investigate alleged civil rights violations by law enforcement. It also required body cameras at all police departments by 2025.

VanVickle was president of the Illinois Sheriff’s Association when the SAFE-T Act was written and passed. His desire is to see judicial discretion restored, accountability strengthened, and ensuring that victims’ rights remain at the forefront in a potential revision, the statement said. He hopes the governor and legislators will engage directly with frontline law enforcement as they evaluate next steps.

“I welcome an honest, expert-led conversation about what is – and is not – working for public safety in Illinois,” VanVickle wrote. “Law enforcement across the state has raised consistent concerns about provisions that restrict our ability to detain violent and repeat offenders. We all want fairness in the justice system, but fairness cannot come at the expense of victims or our communities. When individuals accused of the most serious crimes are released after a single hearing, victims lose confidence and families feel less safe. That must change.”

The main change VanVickle would like to see in a revision to the SAFE-T

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Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle, along with other sheriffs, released a statement Dec. 4 expressing the desire to work with Gov. JB Pritzker.

Act is judges having more control over the detention or release of defendants.

The Ogle County sheriff said the legislation has yielded different results in each of Illinois’ 102 counties.

Some counties have seen jail populations cut in half, while others have seen them rise significantly, VanVickle said.

That is due to counties’ operations differing and lawyers interpreting the law differently in each county, he said. After the SAFE-T Act, defendants are being released almost immediately, or serving longer than they would have before 2023, he said.

“We’ve seen people that get arrested on a no bond failure to appear warrant on Thursday now sit in jail potentially until Monday,” VanVickle said.

“Whereas pre-SAFE-T Act, they would have been out the next morning. Those are issues we see when they take away that judicial oversight. For me, that’s the biggest issue at hand, not allowing the judges to make those decisions.”

VanVickle cited the case of a woman who was arrested, transported to the Ogle County Jail for a detainable offense and kept in jail due to being “an issue with society” and was in a “true mental health situation.” She remained in jail for almost five months with no avenue, such as bond, to be released to seek care, he said.

The sheriff also cited cases of failure to appear arrest warrants issued if someone doesn’t show up to multiple

court dates. A policy has been instituted by the sheriff’s office to only service those warrants north of Interstate 80 due to the likely quick release of those arrestees, he said.

“Because we know they’re going to get out of jail, so it makes no sense to go all the way across the state to pick up somebody to just be released immediately,” VanVickle said. “Those are the unintended consequences of taking judicial discretion away.”

VanVickle: Act has had negative effects on safety, taxpayers

Daily population numbers in the Ogle County Jail taken at the end of the day are typically low-to-mid 40s since the SAFE-T Act took effect. Prior to 2023, numbers were typically in the upper 60s. VanVickle said overall numbers of inmates processed into jail since 2023 are actually slightly higher, due to multiple arrests and quick releases under the new system.

The abolition of cash bail has created more processing and release work for Ogle County Jail personnel.

“Our corrections staff is three deputies on the day shift,” VanVickle said.

“They still have to do rounds and take care of the jail population and get them to court, all while doing the processing for new inmates that are all basically in and then right back out. It has definitely created a strain on staff that really is a concern and, at some point, will need to

be addressed through more staffing.”

Ogle County’s jail was constructed in recent years and opened in early 2021, and was designed to be operated pre-SAFE-T Act. Now-nonexistent bail money was planned for the county’s debt service.

“The jail is now essentially funded 100% by taxpayers,” VanVickle said.

“The vast majority of our taxpayers don’t go to jail, but they have to fund the facility. It has not been that way in the past. Previously fines, fees and bond money contributed to that. Now it’s all on the backs of the taxpayers. It was previously never that way. That wasn’t our plan when we built the jail.”

The Ogle County sheriff believes bond has a place in the criminal justice reform structure, namely as a way to ensure that people attend court appearances. He said that process has become “more cumbersome” since the SAFE-T Act. Ogle County Sheriff’s Office deputies are paid for their time in court on cases, and VanVickle said defendants not appearing in court due to less consequences is causing additional cost.

“It’s an unfunded mandate, spending more overtime dollars to have people in court and defendants don’t show up,” VanVickle said. “I remember one day being at the courthouse and over 30 different defendants didn’t show up for one court call. It definitely is an issue.”

VanVickle still is involved with the ISA’s executive board as its treasurer and as a past president. He will be part of an ISA legislative call in coming weeks on the topic of the SAFE-T Act. It is the Ogle County sheriff’s hope that discussions on criminal justice legislation are had by the legislature in coming months.

VanVickle estimates that “probably 90 percent” of sheriffs in the state would support a revision to the SAFE-T Act. As ISA president at the time of the legislation, he was the lone sheriff to testify in front of the legislature.

“I was asked one question: ‘Will you stop referring to offenders as criminals?’ That’s pretty much how the supermajority of the state legislature has worked with law enforcement since I’ve been in law enforcement,” VanVickle said. “That’s the frustrating part, the safety of our communities.

While they came up with a catchy little title for the act, it hasn’t made our communities safer. It’s made it safer for the criminals.”

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Judge orders Rochelle teen to provide passcode for cellphone Defense says teen can’t remember it

By EARLEEN HINTON ehinton@shawmedia.com An Ogle County judge agreed Wednesday, Dec. 24, that a Rochelle teenager charged with shooting at a vehicle in October should give prosecutors his passcode to access his cellphone.

Associate Circuit Judge Anthony Peska entered an order to “compel” Camren Hastings, 18, to provide access to his iPhone despite arguments from Hastings’ attorney that he did not remember the passcode.

“My client does not remember the passcode,” Assistant Ogle County Public Defender Eric Morrow told Peska.

“The defendant should be held in contempt of court if he refuses,” Assistant State’s Attorney Matthew Leisten countered. “We don’t believe he is being truthful. Our position is he should be

held in contempt of court until he provides it.”

Leisten said Hastings had complied with a search warrant for another phone recovered by police.

Camren Hastings Morrow said he did not believe the court could compel Hastings to provide the code if he can’t remember it.

Hastings is charged with aggravated discharge of a firearm, a Class 1 felony, and aggravated use of a firearm as a person under the age of 21, a Class 4 felony.

Both charges were filed in connection with an Oct. 4 incident in which Hastings is accused of firing a gun in the direction of a vehicle that was occupied by another person.

Hastings has pleaded not guilty to all of the charges and has been held in the Ogle County Jail since his arrest in late October.

Leisten filed a motion Dec. 2 asking the court to compel Hastings to provide access to the iPhone, telling Peska that the phone was recovered from a shelf where Hastings was sleeping when police searched his home in the 400 block of Lake Lida Lane on Oct. 28.

Police said the October search warrant stemmed from an Oct. 4 evening incident in which “a vehicle had been shot approximately 13 times in the 100 block of Willis Avenue.”

At an Oct. 29 detention hearing, Leisten said Hastings was one of a group of 10 individuals walking on the street shooting guns about 11:10 p.m. Another juvenile has been charged in connection with the incident, but juvenile charges and hearings are not open to the public.

Leisten said a passcode is needed to gain access to the iPhone, which had been recovered during a previous residential search.

A Nov. 25 search warrant authorized law enforcement officers to press the fingers of Hastings to any ‘Touch ID sensor’ of any Apple brand device for the

purpose of unlocking it.

Leisten said he was not sure the iPhone could be accessed through biometrics.

Morrow did not object to Leisten’s motion to compel Hastings to provide the passcode, but requested Peska grant a continuance for another hearing for him to argue the defense’s position.

Peska agreed and remanded Hastings to the Ogle County Jail, setting the next court date for 1 p.m. Jan. 28.

Leisten said if witnesses are being summoned to that hearing their names likely will be redacted because they are juveniles.

“The defendant knows who they are,” Liesten said.

During an Oct. 29 hearing, Leisten said video footage obtained by officers showed four males and two females – some appearing to be juveniles – running into a nearby cornfield. He said it appeared that between 13 to 14 shots were fired at the vehicle during the incident and that police collected 12 bullet casings and two firearms near the scene.

Oregon man pleads not guilty to sexual abuse charges involving teen

By EARLEEN HINTON ehinton@shawmedia.com An Oregon man charged with sexually abusing a teenage girl pleaded not guilty Wednesday, Dec. 24, and has asked for a jury trial.

Brett A. Barnes, 42, entered his not guilty pleas on five counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse, one count of attempted aggravated criminal sexual abuse and grooming when he appeared in Ogle County Circuit Court with his attorney Assistant Public Defender Eric Morrow.

Barnes was remanded to the Ogle

County Jail and is scheduled to appear in court again at 1:30 p.m. Feb. 5.

According to court documents, the incidents happened between May and July and Brett A. Barnes involved a 16-yearold girl.

The grooming charge accuses Barnes of using a cellphone to “seduce, solicit, lure or entice” the girl to engage in unlawful sexual conduct with him.

During a Dec. 17 hearing, Assistant

Ogle County State’s Attorney Matthew Leisten told Associate Circuit Judge Anthony Peska that Barnes and the girl were coworkers at an Oregon business when the alleged incidents occurred at Barnes’ residence.

Leisten said Barnes admitted to buying alcohol for the girl and allowed her to stay at his home on at least one occasion, arguing that he should remain in jail to ensure the safety of the alleged victim and the surrounding community. Morrow argued that Barnes should be released to continue needed medical treatments in regard to his 2008 kidney transplant.

Morrow also argued that Barnes had

no criminal record and would not be a flight risk since he had spent his entire life in Oregon or Mt. Morris.

Peska denied Morrow’s request for release, noting that the girl was “obviously too young to consent” and that Barnes had a history of “collusion.”

The Oregon Police Department took Barnes into custody Tuesday, Dec. 16.

All of the charges filed against Barnes are Class 2 felonies punishable by three to seven years in the Illinois Department of Corrections upon conviction, followed by two years of mandatory supervised release. Convictions also require registration as a sex offender.

and sheriff’s department.

“During the search of the residence, investigators located methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia,” the sheriff’s Joshua S. McQuality

department said in a news release.

McQuality is charged with Class 2 felony offenses of delivery of methamphetamine and possession of methamphetamine and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, a misdemeanor offense.

According to court documents filed Dec. 22, McQuality unlawfully delivered less than 5 grams of a substance containing

methamphetamine on Dec. 8 and Dec. 15.

He is charged with possessing less than 5 grams of a substance containing methamphetamine on Dec. 15 and possessing a pipe “with the intent to use it in ingesting, inhaling, otherwise introducing a controlled substance into the human body.”

– Earleen Hinton

LOCAL NEWS BRIEF Mt. Morris man charged with delivery, possession of meth

A Mt. Morris man is scheduled to appear in Ogle County Circuit Court on Jan. 2 for unlawful delivery and possession of methamphetamine.

Joshua S. McQuality, 48, was arrested Dec. 15 after a search at his residence by the Ogle County Special Operations Unit

By EARLEEN HINTON

SHAW LOCAL NEWS NETWORK contact@shawmedia.com State Rep. Tony McCombie, R-Savanna, is calling on constituents to submit bill ideas ahead of the new legislative session starting in January.

McCombie, who represents the 89th District, said she prioritizes constituents’ voices, which have been especially important to understand questions about legislation coming forth in the Illinois House of Representatives and to answer concerns about pending new laws.

McCombie wants to hear more from people in the community.

“Some of the very best laws we’ve passed in Illinois started with you!

Your ideas, your experiences, and your concerns shape the work I do every day

in the legislature,” McCombie said.

McCombie has a dedicated page on her website where constituents can submit an idea they have for a new bill.

“If you’ve got State Rep. Tony an idea for a new McCombie, R-Savanna law or there’s a problem here in District 89 that you think legislation can solve, I want to know about it,” McCombie said. “Together, we can make Illinois even better!”

Visit RepMcCombie.com to share your legislative ideas. For more information, email mccombie@ilhousegop. org.

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Pictured (from left) are Tyler Angell, facility manager at CHS Rochelle; Samantha Zaccaria, senior administrative assistant at CHS Rochelle; Matt Zilm, OCEC director; Amy Henkel, OCEC assistant director; Lynn Kalnins, principal at Chana Education Center; Stephanie White, assistant principal at Chana Educational Center; Michelle Harrell, HR business partner at CHS Rochelle; and Mark Zaccaria, assistant production manager at CHS Rochelle.

CHS Rochelle presents $21K donation to Ogle County Educational Cooperative SHAW LOCAL NEWS NETWORK contact@shawmedia.com CHS Rochelle recently presented a donation of $21,733 to the Ogle County Educational Cooperative from its annual charity golf outing earlier this year.

Thanks to the generosity of the participants, partners and sponsors, the funds helped purchase a much-needed new gym floor at the Chana Education Center, creating a safe and welcoming space for students to learn, play and grow.

The milestone represents CHS Rochelle’s 14th year of hosting the event

and supporting meaningful local initiatives, and each year, they’re reminded how impactful it is.

“From start to finish, this outing is always a highlight,” CHS Senior Administrative Assistant Samantha Zaccaria said. “It’s a chance to unwind, enjoy great company, and spend time outdoors while supporting a meaningful cause. Participants get to connect with colleagues, meet new faces, and have plenty of fun along the way – all while making a positive difference in the community. It truly embodies the spirit of coming together for something bigger than ourselves.”

ehinton@shawmedia.com An Ogle County judge denied a Leaf River man’s request to be released from jail Wednesday, Dec. 24, as he faces two felony and three misdemeanor offenses stemming from a police chase between Byron and Leaf River.

Zachary J. Popp, 31, is charged with the felony offenses of aggravated fleeing or attempting to elude a peace officer and possession of cocaine and the misdemeanor offenses of violating a condition of pretrial release, unlawful possession of hypodermic syringes or needles, and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia.

All the charges stem from a Dec. 20 incident in which police say Popp refused to stop for deputies and drove over a curb and sidewalk in Byron before his vehicle was disabled east of Leaf River.

According to the Ogle County Sheriff’s Office, deputies attempted to check on a Ford Edge parked at a closed business in the 100 block of South Union Street in Byron at 10:53 p.m. Dec. 20.

“The Ford immediately fled the location, driving over the curb and sidewalk, and diagonally entered the intersection of East Blackhawk Drive and South Union Street,” according to an Ogle County Sheriff’s Office news release. “The Ford fled westbound on West Blackhawk Drive, disregarding the stop light at North Colfax Street ... continued to flee westbound on Illinois Route 72, and was eventually disabled just east of Leaf River.”

The felony charges accuse Popp of refusing to obey a deputy, driving away at a “rate of speed at least 21 mph over the legal speed limit” and possessing

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less than 15 grams of a substance containing cocaine.

Two of the misdemeanor charges accuse Popp of possessing hypodermic needles and Zachary J. Popp syringes and possessing a “crack pipe.”

The other misdemeanor charge accuses Popp of violating a pretrial release condition from a domestic violence case in which he was ordered not to have any contact with Samantha Norup, 30, who was a passenger in his vehicle.

During Popp’s Wednesday court appearance, Assistant State’s Attorney Matthew Leisten said Popp should not be released from custody because he had violated a pretrial release condition in the pending domestic violence case and has a previous criminal record that includes burglaries and other offenses.

“Moreover he fled from police ... using excessive speed and he had cocaine,” Leisten said. “He is a flight risk.”

Popp’s attorney, Assistant Public Defender Eric Morrow, argued for his client’s release, telling Associate Circuit Judge Anthony Peska that Popp could live with relatives in Oregon, be confined to that home, and walk to his court hearings.

Morrow said information he had gathered indicates that Popp has a “severe drug addiction” and wants to seek treatment.

Peska denied Morrow’s request.

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Holiday celebrations are in full swing POLO HISTORY Betty Obendorf The eggnog is flowing, the majority of my toffee is made, and Christmas gatherings have started.

Our family is about to have Christmas here in Polo and the house will be full. My eggnog is all made and when the bowl starts to empty, I pour in eggnog from the store. There still will be a lot of luscious whipped cream left in the bowl and at that point I use eggnog from the store.

No one really knows the difference. I do cook mine and bring it up to a certain temperature. People will ask since a few years ago eggnog

made at home was not even cooked.

Now one needs to watch all of that and be very careful. I think the family likes mine because of all the whipped cream floating around in the bowl.

This year at Christmas the family will be honoring our veteran, my sister, Ruby Jean Isley. She served during the Korean War, and one day at the museum Kevin found her duffel bag with her name on it. Linda then found information of when she started to work at the Pentagon.

Before that, she was in the Women’s Army Corps Band marching in parades and taking part in a movie.

Then they wanted her at the Pentagon, where she served several years.

Linda also found her letter to Santa in 1936 from the Toluca Star.

We did not come to Polo until 1938. In

OGLE COUNTY PROPERTY TRANSFERS Dec. 22-26, 2025

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• Barbara A. Bocker Trustee, Virgil L. Bocker Tr., and Judith A. Bocker Tr. to • Andrew L. Murray and Kasey M. Murray Barbara A. Bocker, 5 parcels in Lincoln to David Hueramo and Jessica Hueramo, 1 Township: 07-03-300-004, 07-04-400-003, Parcel: 1108 Gehant CT, Rochelle, $344,950 07-04-400-004, 07-16-400-004 and • Us Bank to Sec of Housing & Urban 07-21-100-007; and 3 parcels in Mt. Morris Development, 1 Parcel: 107 N Thomas Ave., Township: 08-08-100-007, 08-08-100-008, Polo, $0.00 and 08-08-100-009, $0.00 • Susan I. Nicholas, Susan l. Nicholas, • Cynthia Witmer Block Trustee and Randal Nicholas, Robert H. Saddoris, and Marlene J. Witmer Tr. to Jared Thomas Opal Saddoris to Susan I. Nicholas, 1 Parcel: Head, 1 Parcel in Oregon-Nashua Township: 6067 West Grove Rd, Mt. Morris, $0.00 16-06-200-013, $570,000 • Steven Peterson to Brady Keller, 1 Parcel • John G. Stuff Jr. Trustee, E. Jane Hopkins in White Rock Township: 18-08-451-007, Trustee, and Mary Elizabeth Love Stuff Rev $90,000 Tr. to H&w Very Rare Llc, 1 Parcel: 5412 S • Kathy M. Mrozek and Kenneth J. Mrozek Ii Lowell Park Rd, Dixon, $284,722 to Jacob J. Mrozek and Cassidy M. Mrozek, 1 Parcel: 229 S Franklin St., Byron, $340,000 Deeds in Trust • Donald C. Burke Jr. to City of Rochelle, 2 • Daniel Whalen, Erika Meiners, and Erika Parcels: 313 W 5th Ave., Rochelle, and one Whalen to Daniel Whalen Trustee, Erika parcel in Flagg Township: 24-24-337-008, Whalen Trustee, Mappine Tr1, and Mappine $110,000 Tr2, 1 Parcel: 6786 S Lost Nation Rd, Dixon, • Oil X-Change Of Rochelle Inc to Fab $0.00 Realty Llc, 1 Parcel: 1361 N 7th St., Rochelle, • Scott E. Eller and Allysa M. Eller to Allysa M. Eller Trustee and Allysa M. Eller Rev Tr, 1 $350,000 • Caleb David Jenks and Jaclyn Marie Jenks Parcel: 6548 E Hales Corner Rd, Stillman to Jacob Green, 1 Parcel: 601 W 1st St., Mt. Valley, $0.00 • Scott E. Eller and Allysa M. Elelr to Scott Morris, $114,900 • Suzen Isai to Ronald Craig Demus, 1 E. Eller Trustee and Scott E. Eller Rev Tr, 1 Parcel: 3871 E Mockingbird Ln, Byron, Parcel: 6542 E Hales Corner Rd, Stillman $295,000 Valley, $0.00 • Carolyn L. Gigous to Carolyn L. Gigous Quit Claims Trustee and Gigous Land Tr., 1 Parcel: 207 N • Brandon Shaw and Laura Shaw to 6th St., Oregon, $0.00 Brandon Shaw and Laura Shaw, 1 Parcel: 315 – Shaw Local News Network Woodlawn, Creston, $0.00

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the letter, Ruby Jean asked Santa to bring her little sister, which was me, a Shirley Temple doll. I did not get the doll, which was first produced in 1930 by the Ideal Toy Company.

It was popular until Shirley Temple headed into her pre-teen years and then it went away. They brought it back during the 1950s. At Aplington House, we have a Shirley Temple dress for a small child but no doll.

Today if one wanted to buy an original Shirley Temple doll, you would pay more than $500. I do not think I am interested today.

I did go shopping recently for myself at our new antiques shop in Polo, the Easy Street Emporium, by the restaurant. I loved the place and bought two Santas and a glass-blown house ornament from Germany. I could have spent the rest of the day

just looking and reminiscing. How I love all the things from past years.

It was then time to go to the museum and drop off toffee for everyone. Also to see what Kevin has done in the past week while it had been so cold. Mike and Kevin had moved in a new cabinet for the veterans part and it is lovely with glass doors. We have many new ideas, so keep stopping by.

We will be moving things around and changing areas. Also adding screens in places so the air can move a little better.

As Christmas gatherings take place, enjoy being with your friends and family. This is what the holiday season is all about.

• Betty Obendorf is a retired teacher and volunteer for the Polo Historical Society.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS CAUSE 2025TX33: TO THE FOLLOWING NAMED PERSONS (AND IF DECEASED, TO THEIR UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES), AND TO THE ILLINOIS ATTORNEY GENERAL, ILLINOIS SECRETARY OF STATE VEHICLE SERVICES, ILLINOIS SECRETARY OF STATE AND OGLE COUNTY CLERK, OGLE COUNTY TREASURER, OGLE COUNTY STATE’S ATTORNEY, DITECH FINANCIAL LLC CORP AGENT: C T CORPORATION SYSTEM, RITHM CAPITAL, AND TO OCCUPANTS AND UNKNOWN OWNERS AND PARTIES INTERESTED IN THE PARCELS HEREINAFTER NAMED: Parcel Number 24-40-50-093-0 24-40-50-093-0

Owners/Parties Interested GARCIA, GUSTAVO LOPEZ,CYNTHIA

Cert Number 2022-90069 2022-90069

Street Or Common Address 7142 S LILAC LN LOT 93 7142 S LILAC LN LOT 93

TAKE NOTICE THAT THE ABOVESAID MOBILE HOMES WERE SOLD ON NOVEMBER 1, 2023, FOR DELINQUENT MOBILE HOME LOCAL SERVICES TAXES FOR THE YEAR 2023 AND PRIOR YEARS, AND THAT THE PERIOD OF REDEMPTION FROM SUCH SALE EXPIRES MAY 28, 2026. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT A PETITION FOR ORDER DIRECTING ISSUANCE OF TAX CERTIFICATES OF TITLE HAS BEEN FILED IN THE ABOVESAID CAUSE AS TO THE ABOVE-NAMED MOBILE HOMES BY OGLE COUNTY, AS TRUSTEE, AND THAT ON JUNE 25, 2026 AT 9:00 AM [COURTROOM 302], SAID PETITIONER WILL APPLY FOR AN ORDER THAT A TAX CERTIFICATE OF TITLE ISSUE AS TO EACH ABOVESAID MOBILE HOME NOT REDEEMED ON OR BEFORE MAY 28, 2026. /S/ OGLE COUNTY AS TRUSTEE, PETITIONER. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT THE COUNTY CLERK ADDRESS: 105 S. 5TH ST STE 104, OREGON, IL 61061-1602 TELEPHONE: (815) 732-1110

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Owners/Parties Interested COOK, HAILIE J BENSON, RYAN W., HEIRS AND DEVISEES COOK, RHONDA A., HEIR POWELL, JOHN R SPRINGER, DAVID A SPRINGER, CHARISSA L. UNITED LOST LAKE PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION.RA: EDITH ANN CANALES-KOBBEMAN BLAKE, MARVIN S BLAKE, PHYLLIS T SPEARS, BRIAN SPEARS, KAREN UNITED LOST LAKE PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION.RA: EDITH ANN CANALES-KOBBEMAN STOCKFLETH, DONALD STOCKFLETH, LU ANN STERLING FEDERAL BANK 501 ST. FRANCIS DR. UNITED LOST LAKE PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION.RA: EDITH ANN CANALES-KOBBEMAN LEDA A. GARDNER TRUST DATED 05/27/2008SANDRA J. BARTOS TRUST DATED 05/27/2008 CHICAGO TITLE & TRUST 1068346PIKULYK, ANGELICA UNITED LOST LAKE PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION.RA: EDITH ANN CANALES-KOBBEMAN ELAINE I. SCHULTZ REV. TRUST U/D DATED 02/14/2003C/O LAURA E HARTNETT UNITED LOST LAKE PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION.RA: EDITH ANN CANALES-KOBBEMAN PAYNE, EVAN UNITED LOST LAKE PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION.RA: EDITH ANN CANALES-KOBBEMAN PAYNE, JENNIFER ANN HARP, DENNIS A HARP, YVETTE A UNITED LOST LAKE PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION.RA: EDITH ANN CANALES-KOBBEMAN KAY, THOMAS J KAY, ANGELA I DIAZ UNITED LOST LAKE PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION.RA: EDITH ANN CANALES-KOBBEMAN KAY, THOMAS J KAY, ANGELA I DIAZ UNITED LOST LAKE PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION.RA: EDITH ANN CANALES-KOBBEMAN KAY, THOMAS J KAY, ANGELA I DIAZ UNITED LOST LAKE PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION.RA: EDITH ANN CANALES-KOBBEMAN TANECO, CORAZON S UNITED LOST LAKE PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION.RA: EDITH ANN CANALES-KOBBEMAN LUCY MATULEWICZ REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST DATED 03/13/19TTEE: LUCY MATULEWICZ UNITED LOST LAKE PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION.RA: EDITH ANN CANALES-KOBBEMAN LUCY MATULEWICZ REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST DATED 03/13/19TTEE: LUCY MATULEWICZ UNITED LOST LAKE PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION.RA: EDITH ANN CANALES-KOBBEMAN FLOYD, MICHAEL WALTER FLOYD, MICHAEL WALTER FLOYD, MICHAEL WALTER DULLUM, JACK A., HEIRS AND DEVISEES DULLUM, ANDREW CHARLES, HEIR DULLUM, JOHN, HEIR DULLUM, RUSSELL, HEIR VOELKER, LINDA, HEIR PCO HOMES LLCMGR: GEMMA G. PETRY PCO HOMES LLCRA: DEVIN B. NOBLE TAX LIEN INVESTMENTS SYCAMORE CREEK LLC TAX LIEN INVESTMENTS PCO HOMES LLCMGR: GEMMA G. PETRY PCO HOMES LLCRA: DEVIN B. NOBLE TAX LIEN INVESTMENTS SYCAMORE CREEK LLC TAX LIEN INVESTMENTS PCO HOMES LLCMGR: GEMMA G. PETRY PCO HOMES LLCRA: DEVIN B. NOBLE TAX LIEN INVESTMENTS REEDER, HILDA, HEIRS AND DEVISEES REEDER, BRIAN, HEIR REEDER, LEONA, HEIRS AND DEVISEES REEDER, TRACY, HEIR REEDER, GLENN, HEIRS AND DEVISEES BRADSHAW, BONNIE, HEIR HARKINS, WINTER NIEVES, LIZMAR MERSMIN#: 100032412243401277 UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC MIN#100032412243401277RA: CT CORPORATION SYSTEM UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC MIN#100032412243401277MGR: UWM HOLDINGS, LLC UNITED LOST LAKE PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION.RA: EDITH ANN CANALES-KOBBEMAN BOULT, JAMES UNITED LOST LAKE PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION.RA: EDITH ANN CANALES-KOBBEMAN DUMAR, ALBERT I DUMAR, VICTORIA J., HEIRS AND DEVISEES UNITED LOST LAKE PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION.RA: EDITH ANN CANALES-KOBBEMAN BOULT, JAMES

Cert Number 2022-00038 2022-00118 2022-00118 2022-00127 2022-00180 2022-00180 2022-00180 2022-00181 2022-00181 2022-00184 2022-00184 2022-00184 2022-00188 2022-00188

Street Or Common Address BEHIND 503 W. 4TH ST. 110 E. DIXON ST. 110 E. DIXON ST. 301 S. FRANKLIN AVE. 906 MISSOURI DR. 906 MISSOURI DR. 906 MISSOURI DR. 617 MISSOURI DR. 617 MISSOURI DR. 313 PLATTE DR. 313 PLATTE DR. 313 PLATTE DR. 501 ST. FRANCIS DR. 501 ST. FRANCIS DR.

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501 ST. FRANCIS DR. 460 SANGAMON LN. 421 CHIPPEWA LN. 421 CHIPPEWA LN. 304 WILD RICE LN. 304 WILD RICE LN. 105 MISSISSIPPI DR. 105 MISSISSIPPI DR. 105 MISSISSIPPI DR. 210 CUYAHOGA DR. 210 CUYAHOGA DR. 210 CUYAHOGA DR. 304 OTTER TRAIL LN. 304 OTTER TRAIL LN. 304 OTTER TRAIL LN. 107 MINNESOTA DR. 107 MINNESOTA DR. 107 MINNESOTA DR. 105 MINNESOTA DR. 105 MINNESOTA DR. 105 MINNESOTA DR. 108 WISCONSIN LN. 108 WISCONSIN LN. 110 FLAMBEAU LN. 110 FLAMBEAU LN. FLAMBEAU LN. FLAMBEAU LN. OFF W. LIGHTSVILLE RD. OFF W. LIGHTSVILLE RD. BEHIND 3684 W. LIGHTSVILLE RD. ROCK RIVER ROCK RIVER ROCK RIVER ROCK RIVER ROCK RIVER 1101 NORTHWESTERN AVE. 1101 NORTHWESTERN AVE. 1101 NORTHWESTERN AVE. ILLINOIS ST. & NORTHWESTERN AVE. ILLINOIS ST. & NORTHWESTERN AVE. 1104 ILLINOIS ST. 1104 ILLINOIS ST. 1104 ILLINOIS ST. 1003 AUTUMNWOLF DR. 1003 AUTUMNWOLF DR. 1035 NORTHWESTERN AVE. 1035 NORTHWESTERN AVE. 1035 NORTHWESTERN AVE. 211 S. CONGRESS AVE. 211 S. CONGRESS AVE. 211 S. CONGRESS AVE. 211 S. CONGRESS AVE. 211 S. CONGRESS AVE. 211 S. CONGRESS AVE. 715 KASKASKIA DR. 715 KASKASKIA DR. 715 KASKASKIA DR. 715 KASKASKIA DR. 715 KASKASKIA DR. 715 KASKASKIA DR. 410 SLIPPERY ROCK DR. 410 SLIPPERY ROCK DR. 904 MONOGAHELA DR. 904 MONOGAHELA DR. 904 MONOGAHELA DR. 803 MISSOURI DR.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS CAUSE NO. 2025TX32: TO THE FOLLOWING NAMED PERSONS (AND IF DECEASED, TO THEIR UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES), AND TO THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, AND TO ALL INTERESTED DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES THEREOF, INCLUDING AMONG OTHERS ILLINOIS ATTORNEY GENERAL, ILLINOIS DEPT OF EMPLOYMENT SECURITY, ILLINOIS PUBLIC AID CONSULTANT, ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, STATE OF ILLINOIS DEPT OF HEALTHCARE & FAMILY SERVICES (PUBLIC AID) GENERAL COUNSEL AND OGLE COUNTY CLERK, OGLE COUNTY TREASURER, OGLE COUNTY STATES ATTORNEY, CITY OF OREGON, COMMONWEALTH EDISON CO, LOST LAKE UTILITY DISTRICT, UNITED LOST LAKE PROPERTY OWNERS, AND TO OCCUPANTS, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND PARTIES INTERESTED IN THE PARCELS HEREINAFTER NAMED:

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TAKE NOTICE THAT THE ABOVESAID PARCELS WERE SOLD ON NOVEMBER 1, 2023, OCTOBER 29, 2024, FOR GENERALTAXES FOR THE YEARS 2022, 2023 AND PRIOR YEARS, AND THAT THE PERIOD OF REDEMPTION FROM SUCH SALE EXPIRES MAY 28, 2026. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT A PETITION FOR ORDER DIRECTING ISSUANCE OF TAX DEEDS HAS BEEN FILED IN THIS CAUSE AS TO THESE PARCELS BY OGLE COUNTY, AS TRUSTEE, AND THAT ON JUNE 25, 2026 AT 9:00 AM [COURTROOM 302], SAID PETITIONER WILL APPLY FOR AN ORDER THAT A TAX DEED ISSUE AS TO EACH ABOVESAID PARCEL NOT REDEEMED ON OR BEFORE MAY 28, 2026. /S/ OGLE COUNTY AS TRUSTEE, PETITIONER. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT THE COUNTY CLERK ADDRESS: 105 S. 5TH ST STE 104, OREGON, IL 61061-1602 TELEPHONE: (815) 732-1110

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10 County releases Christmas tree recycling info SHAW LOCAL NEWS NETWORK contact@shawmedia.com The Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department once again is coordinating Christmas tree recycling in Ogle County.

Trees will be ground up into usable mulch instead of going to a landfill.

Mulch will be available at no cost for pickup at most locations. Please remove all decorations, lights, garland and the water stand. If using a tree bag for transport, remove the tree from the bag and keep the bag for use next year.

Only trees are accepted at these dropoff points. Wreaths or other designs with metal frames are unable to be mulched and are not accepted.

Drop-off locations will be in operation through Jan. 16.

• Byron: Byron boat launch lot, East Blackhawk Drive (Route 2) • Forreston: 407 N. Locust St. • Leaf River: 208 Railroad St. (near water treatment plant) • Monroe Center: Lichty’s Landscaping, 309 Pacific St. (south of railroad tracks) • Mt. Morris/Oregon: Oregon Park

District Maintenance Department, 507 Hill St. • Polo: Southwest corner of East Colden Street and South Green Avenue • Rochelle: The city will chip trees left at the curb the first two weeks of January; nonresident drop-off is at Atwood Park, 10th Avenue and 20th Street.

In some areas, FFA groups from Byron, Forreston, Oregon and Polo high schools will be collecting trees left at the curb Jan. 10. Please have your tree at the curb by 8 a.m. for this service. Remove all decorations and do not place the tree in a bag. The areas where this service is provided are Adeline, Baileyville, Byron, Forreston, German Valley, Mt. Morris, Oregon and Polo.

For more information about this program, call the OCSWMD at 815-732-4020 or visit oglecountyil.gov.

There also are 10 county locations to recycle your holiday light strands, located at fire stations in Mt. Morris, Byron, Rochelle and Stillman Valley, and at village halls in Forreston, Polo, Creston and Davis Junction. There also are containers at the old courthouse and at the county offices located at 909 Pines Road.

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Born: July 14, 1939 in Dixon, IL Above all, Nancy cherished her family and Died: December 24, 2025 in Polo, IL prayed faithfully for them, leaving a legacy of Polo – Nancy L. Parke, love, faith, and kindness.

Nancy is survived by her daughters, Stepha86, of Polo, entered eternal rest on Wednes- nie (Roger) Wagner of Franklin Grove, Susan (August) Pehlke of Dixon, Pam (John) White day, December 24, 2025, passing peaceful- of Polo, and Siri Pardo of Polo; her son, Keith Parke of Polo; her sisters, Patricia Levan of ly at home surrounded Dixon, Joan Koenig of Janesville, Wisconsin, by her children. and Marjorie Shore of Woosung, Illinois; 10 Born July 14, 1939, grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. in Dixon, Illinois, Nancy was the daughter of She was preceded in death by her husband, Edmund and Alice (Johns) Cox. She married Gary Parke on September 1, 1957, in Sycamore, Gary Parke; her brothers, Edward and Thomas Cox; and her great-granddaughter, Sylvie Illinois, and together they shared a life rooted Liedberg. in love and faith.

A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m.

A nurse by calling, Nancy served as an LPN Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at St. Mark’s Luat the Polo Nursing Home and later in private home care, continuing her ministry of compas- theran Church in Polo, with Rev. Scott Ralston officiating. Visitation will be held from 9:30 to sion into her 80s. She lived with a servant’s 10:30 a.m. prior to the service at the church. heart, always caring for others.

Private burial will take place at Chapel Hill Nancy was a faithful member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Polo, where she generously Memorial Garden in Dixon, Illinois.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed volunteered through church and community to Granny Rose Animal Shelter or the Polo service. She cared deeply for her neighbors, Public Library Foundation. Condolences may be the elderly, and God’s creatures, volunteering shared at www.polofamilyfuneralhome.com.

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OBITUARIES Born: July 8, 1938 Died: December 25, 2025 Surrounded by her loving family, Donna Smith passed away on Thursday, December 25, 2025, at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee, WI, after a brief illness.

She will forever be remembered for her service and love for her community.

Donna was the first woman to be elected to the German Valley Village Board, becoming a trustee in 1983 and retiring after 40 years of service. A member of the German Valley Lions Club, she was also editor of its monthly newsletter, “The Lions Tale.” Among her many accomplishments are being named a Lions of Illinois Foundation Fellow and a Melvin Jones Fellow. She was the co-founder of the German Valley Historical Society & Museum. She was an active member of Silver Creek Reformed

Church, where she was previously employed as editor of the church’s monthly newsletter, Silver Creek Connection, and fill-in secretary.

She served on the Board of Directors and on various committees at Malcolm Eaton Enterprises. Donna received the Freeport YWCA’s Woman of Excellence Award in 2004. For over 30 years, Donna was on the German Valley Days planning committee. Her love for and dedication to German Valley was apparent to all who knew her, being named German Valley Area’s Most Valuable Person in 1995.

Donna Muzette (Greenfield) Smith was born on July 8, 1938, in Freeport, IL, to parents Henry and Toria (Sanders) Greenfield. She was a 1956 graduate of Pleasant Prairie Academy in German Valley. She attended the University of Dubuque, and graduated from Northwestern University School of Dental Hygiene, Chicago, in 1959.

She married Harm Smith on August 22, 1959, at Silver Creek Reformed Church in German Valley. Her husband passed away on December 10, 1992. After graduating, Donna was employed as a dental hygienist in the office of

Dr. Daniel H. Griffiths in Freeport. She enjoyed working with words and expressed herself best in writing, leading her to a second career in journalism. She was employed by North Central Associated Publishers in Durand, IL. She was German Valley’s correspondent to the Stephenson County Scope, later becoming the publication’s editor. She wrote a weekly column entitled “Donna’s Data.”

Raising five children along with her husband was her proudest achievement. The times she cherished most were those spent with her family, enjoying involvement in the lives of her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She enjoyed visiting historical points of interest in the United States and trips to Branson, Missouri.

Survivors include her sons, Todd (LaWanda) Smith and Trent Smith, both of Freeport; daughters,: Starr (Joel) Flemming of Freeport and Heather (Bryan) Politsch of Forreston; grandchildren, Aaron (Becky) Rogers, Kyle Rogers, Jeremy (Kayla) Rogers, Jadie Smith, Gavin Smith, Courtney (Bryson) Reyes, Bailey Flemming, Austin Flemming, Braden Politsch,

Lacey Politsch, and Connor Politsch; and several great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her son-in-law, Toby Rogers; sister-in-law, Pat Smith; and special friends: Bill & Ruth Jewell, Norman & Eunice Miller, and Leslie Phillips.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Harm; father and mother; brother, Henry Jr. who died in infancy; and daughter, Dawn (Toby) Rogers.

A visitation will be held Friday, January 2, 2026, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Silver Creek Reformed Church in German Valley, IL. Because Donna was a long-time Chicago Cubs fan, her family requests friends and relatives attending her visitation wear their Chicago Cubs attire.

A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m.

Saturday, January 3, 2026, with a visitation beginning at 9:30 a.m. until the time of service.

A burial ceremony in Silver Creek Cemetery will follow services.

Memorials may be made to German Valley Historical Society, Silver Creek Reformed Church or the German Valley Lions Club. To share a memory or condolence please visit www.olsonfh.com

JOHN W. ENGEL

nearly 17 years. He enjoyed having coffee with the local farmers, working in his shed, playing Born: January 1, 1939 in Polo, IL cards and bowling. John was an avid Chicago Died: December 19, 2025 in Mt. Morris, IL Bears and Chicago Cubs fan. He would often do odd welding jobs for local farmers where he John W. Engel, 86, of would learn a funny joke or a good story.

Polo, IL passed away Survivors include his daughters: Cynthia Friday, December (Tim LeFevre) Schryver of Polo, Andrea (Tom) 19, 2025, at Allure Pinecrest in Mt. Morris, Kay of Independence, MO and Paula (Lance) Malburg of Highlands Ranch, CO; sisters: DoROBERT D. MACKLIN IL. lores Schryver of Elk Mound, WI; grandchildren Born: January 2, 1953 John was born, January Chelsea Schryver,23, Greg and Payton Malburg..

Died: December 2025 1, 1939, in Polo, IL, the He was preceded in death by, wife Marjorie; son of Russell and Ruby (Kloepping) Engel. On brother Eldon Engel. MT. MORRIS, IL - RobMay 31, 1963 in Forreston, IL he was united in Honoring John’s wishes willage be 72, ertaD.service Macklin, marriage to Marjorie Engel. John was a welder scheduled for a later date withaway cremation rites passed on Tueswith Northwestern Steel and Wire in Sterling, day, December 23, 2025 IL. In retirement he drove school bus for Polo, being accorded.

Visit www.polofamilyfuneralhome.com at Serenity Hospiceto& Mt. Morris and Oregon school districts for send condolences. Home in Oregon, IL. Robert was born on January 2, 1953, in Peru, IL, the son of Dean & Mabel (Sprague) Macklin.

He graduated from Mt. Morris High School, ROBERT D. MACKLIN Class of 1971. Robert married Kimberly Petitt Born: January 2, 1953 on March 29, 1988 in Las Vegas, NV. Died: December 23, 2025 Robert worked for Raynor Garage Doors MT. MORRIS, IL - Rob- as a truck driver, retiring in 2019. He was a member of the Carpenters Union. ert D. Macklin, age 72, He is survived by his wife, Kimberly; daughpassed away on Tuester, Molly (Eric) Towle; grandson, Ezra Towle; day, December 23, 2025 brothers, Frank C. Macklin and Brian (Karen) at Serenity Hospice & Macklin; and sister, Lou Anne (Gary) Gentsch.

Home in Oregon, IL. Robert is preceded in death by his parents.

Robert was born on Services are pending with Finch Funeral January 2, 1953, in Peru, IL, the son of Dean & Mabel (Sprague) Macklin. Home, 405 East Hitt, Mt. Morris, IL 61054.

He graduated from Mt. Morris High School, Class of 1971. Robert married Kimberly Petitt on March 29, 1988 in Las Vegas, NV. Robert worked for Raynor Garage Doors

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COUNTY OF OGLE ) In Re the Matter of the Petition for Adoption of ALAYNA N. MIESEL, a female child, 25 AD 7 To All Whom It May Concern: TAKE NOTICE that a Petition was filed in the Circuit Court of Ogle County, Illinois, for the adoption of a minor child named ALAYNA N. MIESEL. LEGAL NOTICES NOW THEREFORE, unless you, and all whom it may concern, file your answer to the Petition in the action or otherwise file your appearance therein in said Circuit Court of Ogle County, in the City of Ogle, Illinois on or before the 2nd day of February, 2026, a default may be entered against you any time after that day and a Judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said Petition.

Dated: Clerk of the Circuit Court WALSH & WALSH, LLP Attorney Erin E. Walsh, #6279993 555 S. Perryville Road, Suite 104 Rockford, IL 61108 Phone: 815-399-1400 AUCTIONS Fax: 815-399-9440 eew@walshand walsh.com

Petition in the action or otherwise file your appearance therein in said Circuit Court of Ogle County, in the City of Ogle, Illinois on or before the 2nd day of February, 2026, a default may be entered against you any time after that day and a Judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said Petition.

Dated: Clerk of the Circuit Court WALSH & WALSH, LLP Attorney Erin E. Walsh, #6279993 555 S. Perryville OTICES LEGAL N Road, Suite 104 Rockford, IL 61108 Phone: 815-399-1400 Fax: 815-399-9440 eew@walshand walsh.com

ADOPTION NOTICE STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL Assumed Name CIRCUIT Publication Notice COUNTY OF OGLE Public Notice is STATE OF hereby given that ILLINOIS ) on December 15, ) SS. 2025, a certificate COUNTY OF was filed in the OGLE ) County Ogle In Re the Matter of Clerk's Office setthe Petition for ting forth the Adoption of names and post ALAYNA N. office address of MIESEL, all of the persons a female child, owning, conduct25 AD 7 ing and transactTo All Whom It ing the business May Concern: known as: TAKE NOTICE that Jar & Crumb Co. a Petition was filed 312 Birch Ln. in the Circuit Court Dixon, IL 61021 of Ogle County, Dated: December Illinois, for the 15, 2025. adoption of a mis/Laura J. Cook nor child named Laura J. Cook, ALAYNA N. Ogle County Clerk MIESEL. NOW THEREDec. 19, 26, 2025, Jan. 2, 9, 16, 2026 FORE, unless you, Jan. 2, 2026 and all whom it may concern, file AUCTIONS AUCTIONS AUCTIONS your answer to the Petition in the action or otherwise file your appearance therein in said Circuit Court of Ogle County, in the City of Ogle, Illinois on or before the 2nd day of February, 2026, a default may be entered against you any Sale to beafter held time that at: day Polo Senior Center and a Judgment 101 E. Mason St. entered in accordance with the Polo, IL 61064 prayer of said Petition.

Dated: Clerk of the Circuit Court WALSH & WALSH, LLP Section 32 in Lincoln Attorney Erin E. Township, Ogle County, IL Parcel A) 102.696 Surveyed Walsh, #6279993 Acres Farmland Only 555 S. Perryville Acres Farmland Only Parcel B) 154.862 Surveyed Road, Suite 104 Rockford, IL bill, 61108 For complete listing of survey, sale maps, tax info, and terms & conditions, etc. visit Phone: www.lennybrysonauctioneer.com 815-399-1400 Fax: 815-399-9440 For Information Contact: Owner, Lester Rae Rothermel Trust, eew@walshand Lenny Bryson - Auctioneer Brian Rothermel Trustee, Polo Seed Company, walsh.com Ph: 815-946-4120 Michelle R. Goetz Trust, Kevin R. Rothermel Special Needs Trust Attorney, Plager, Krug, Bauer, Rudolph & Stodden, Ltd.

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CLAIM NOTICE Circuit Clerk of the NOTICE IS GIVEN Court at OGLE County Court- of the death of house, Rockford, JANIS K. WILSON IL 61101, or with of Byron, Illinois. the representative, Letters of office or both, no later were issued on 8, than June 26, December 2026, and any 2025, to SCOTT M. 1502 claim not filed WILSON, Drive, within that period Sattelite OR is barred. Copies Medford, of a claim filed with 97504, whose atthe Clerk must be torney is David A. mailed or delivered Smith, of Smith to the representa- Law Group, P.C. at APERY tive and to the at- 129 South Fourth torney within 10 Street, P. O. Box IN THE CIRCUIT days after it has 10, Oregon, Illinois, COURT OF THE 61061-0010. been filed.

FIFTEENTH CLAIMS against FEARER, NYE & JUDICIAL CHADWICK, LLC the estate may be (6397) CIRCUIT OGLE Attorneys for filed in the office COUNTY, NICHOLAS G. of the Clerk of ILLINOIS SCHOFIELD, the Court at Ogle Judicial In the Matter Administrator of County OTICES FURNITURE LEGAL Nthe LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICESof 106 South of the Estate Estate of Center, GEORGE 5th Street, Oregon, ALICE BRATTRUD, SCHOFIELD, Illinois, 61061, or Deceased WOODEN deceased with the represenNO. 2025-PR-70 CHINA tative, or both, CLAIM NOTICE Dec. 26, 2025, Jan. within 6 months Notice is given of HUTCH 2, 9, 2026 from the first publi- the death of ALICE w/ glass doors cation of this No- BRATTRUD of $50 obo tice, or within three Baileyville, Illinois.

IN THE CIRCUIT Call 815-677-7337 months from the Letters of Office as COURT OF THE date of mailing or Independent Ad15th JUDICIAL delivery of Notice ministrator were isOREGON CIRCUIT to creditors, if mail- sued on December OGLE COUNTY, ing or delivery is 24, 2025 to RANILLINOIS required by Sec- DALL BRATTRUD, OREGON IN THE MATTER tion 18-3 of the Illi- 12254 N. Cranes 3 BR, 2 BA, living OF THE nois Probate Act, Grove Road, Bairm, kitchen, dining ESTATE OF: area. Heat & water JANIS K. WILSON, 1975, as amended, leyville, IL 61007, whichever date is whose attorney is furn. Avail Feb 1. deceased.

815-757-0658 NO. 2025-PR-66 later. Any claim not ROBERT E. EDEN, filed within that 722 Santa Fe CLAIM NOTICE period is barred.

Drive, Freeport, IL NOTICE IS GIVEN LEGAL NOTICES Copies of claims 61032. of the death of filed with the Clerk Claims against the JANIS K. WILSON IN THE CIRCUIT of Byron, Illinois. must be mailed or Estate may be filed delivered to the in the office of COURT OF THE Letters of office estate legal repre- the Clerk of Court, FIFTEENTH were issued on sentative and to Ogle County JUDICIAL December 8, the attorney within Courthouse, OreCIRCUIT 2025, to SCOTT M. OGLE COUNTY, 1502 10 days after the gon, IL, or with the WILSON, or ILLINOIS Sattelite Drive, claim has been Administrator, filed. both on or before IN THE MATTER OR Medford, Scott M. Wilson, July 8, 2026, or OF THE 97504, whose atIndependent within 3 months torney is David A. ESTATE OF Executor from date of mailSmith, of Smith GEORGE Dec. 26, 2025, ing or delivery of SCHOFIELD, Law Group, P.C. at Jan. 2, 9, 2026 notice to creditors, Deceased.

129 South Fourth if required by SecNO. 2025 PR 61 Street, P. O. Box tion 18-3 of the IN THE CIRCUIT CLAIM NOTICE 10, Oregon, Illinois, Probate Act (755 COURT OF THE 61061-0010.

Notice is given of ILCS 5/18-3), as FIFTEENTH CLAIMS against death of the amended, whichJUDICIAL the estate may be GEORGE SCHOdate is later. ever CIRCUIT OGLE filed in the office FIELD, of Rockford Any claim not filed COUNTY, of the Clerk of Illinois. Letters of on or before that ILLINOIS the Court at Ogle Office were issued date is barred.

County on December 17, Judicial In the Matter E-filing is now Center, 106 South of the Estate of 2025, to 5th Street, Oregon, ALICE BRATTRUD, mandatory for docNICHOLAS G. uments in civil casIllinois, 61061, or Deceased SCHOFIELD, with limited exwith the represenNO. 2025-PR-70 es whose address is EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYMENT ceptions.

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Copies of a claim Copies of claims or Detailed both, no later 61032. description, payfiled info & application available at tended for inspiration filed with the Clerk with the Clerk than June 26, Claims against the wn. Check with Design must be mailed or must be mailed or Supervisor” 2026, and any Estate may be in filed https://Leggett.com/careers, search “Electronics the delivered Keywordto box. necticut HIC.0644950. the exdelivered to the in the office of claim not filed KS. County Licenses: estate legal repre- the Clerk of Court, ecutor and to the within that period C: Virginia 2705172678. attorney within 10 Employer sentative and to Ogle is EEO/Veteran/Disability barred. Copies County being SM-ST2295691 the attorney within Courthouse, Ore- days after of a claim filed with 10 days after the gon, IL, or with the filed. the Clerk must be Robert E. Eden mailed or delivered or claim has been Administrator, Attorney for Estate filed. to the representaboth on or before Scott M. Wilson, July 8, 2026, or tive and to the at12/18/24 3:31 PM Jan. 2, 9, 16, 2026

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF GEORGE SCHOFIELD, Deceased.

NO. 2025 PR 61 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of GEORGE SCHOFIELD, of Rockford Illinois. Letters of Office were issued on December 17, LEGAL NOTICES 2025, to NICHOLAS G. SCHOFIELD, whose address is 10887 N IL Rte.2, Rockford, IL 61102, and whose attorneys are Fearer Nye & Chadwick, LLC, 420 4th Avenue, PO Box 117, Rochelle, IL 61068.

Claims against the Estate may be filed in the office of the Circuit Clerk of the Court at OGLE County Courthouse, Rockford, IL 61101, or with the representative, or both, no later than June 26, 2026, and any claim not filed within that period 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.

FEARER, NYE & CHADWICK, LLC Attorneys for NICHOLAS G. SCHOFIELD, Administrator of the Estate of GEORGE SCHOFIELD, deceased

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LEGAL NOTICES Assumed Name Publication Notice Public Notice is hereby given that on December 16, 2025, a certificate was filed in the County Ogle Clerk's Office setting forth the names and post office address of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as: Old Oak Renovations 410 N 6th St Oregon, IL 61061 Dated: December 16, 2025. s/Laura J. Cook Laura J. Cook, Ogle County Clerk Dec. 26, 2025, Jan. 2, 9, 2026 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that a public hearing will be held before the Oregon Planning Commission on January 20th, 2026, prior to the Planning Meeting. This meeting will be held at 5:30 pm in the Oregon City Hall Council Chambers at 115 N. 3rd Street.

The public hearing is regarding a special use request submitted by Tyler Hagemann for a Short-Term Rental.

Short-Term The Rental will be located at 305 N Mix Street, Oregon, IL. Parcel #16-04-279-008.

Persons with disabilities or non-English speaking persons who wish to attend the public hearing and need assistance should contact City Hall at 115 N 3rd Street Oregon, IL 61061, 815-732-6321. Every effort will be made to make reasonable accommodations for these persons.

January 2, 2026

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LEGAL NOTICES

TO: Donald J Wilson; Ashley A Wilson; Occupant; Village of Mt. Morris; Laura J. Cook, County Clerk of Ogle County, Illinois; Claimants, Judgment Creditors, and Decree Creditors, if any of the above described as "Unknown Owners"; "Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots".

TAX DEED NO.: 2025TX28 FILED: 11/21/2025 TAKE NOTICE County of Ogle Date Premises Sold: November 1, 2023 Certificate No.: 2022-00056 Sold for General Taxes of (Year): 2022 Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special Assessment Number: N/A Warrant No.: N/A Installment No.: N/A THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES Property Located at: 206 West Lincoln Street, Mount Morris, IL 61054 Legal Description or Property Index No.: 08-27-434-006 This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on May 6, 2026.The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6 month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming.

This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before May 6, 2026.

This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Ogle County in 106 S. 5th St., Oregon, IL 61061, via Zoom #302, on June 4, 2026 at 9:00 AM. You may be present at this hearing, but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time.

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY Redemption can be made at any time on or before May 6, 2026 by applying to the County Clerk of Ogle County, Illinois at the Office of the County Clerk in Oregon, Illinois.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT THE COUNTY CLERK 105 South 5th Street Suite 104 Oregon, IL 61061 (815) 732-1110 First Lien, LLC Purchaser or Assignee November 24, 2025 I3277250 Forreston Journal Jan. 2, 9, 16, 2026

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LEGAL NOTICES

TO: Gary Severns; Occupant; Laura J. Cook, County Clerk of Ogle County, Illinois; Claimants, Judgment Creditors, and Decree Creditors, if any of the above described as "Unknown Owners"; "Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots".

TAX DEED NO.: 2025TX29 FILED: 11/21/2025 TAKE NOTICE County of Ogle Date Premises Sold: November 1, 2023 Certificate No.: 2022-00120 Sold for General Taxes of (Year): 2022 Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special Assessment Number: N/A Warrant No.: N/A Installment No.: N/A THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES Property Located at: 207 South Barber Avenue, Polo, IL 61064 Legal Description or Property Index No.: 14-16-176-008 This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on May 6, 2026.The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6 month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming.

This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before May 6, 2026.

This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Ogle County in 106 S. 5th St., Oregon, IL 61061, via Zoom #302, on June 4, 2026 at 9:00 AM. You may be present at this hearing, but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time.

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY Redemption can be made at any time on or before May 6, 2026 by applying to the County Clerk of Ogle County, Illinois at the Office of the County Clerk in Oregon, Illinois.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT THE COUNTY CLERK 105 South 5th Street Suite 104 Oregon, IL 61061 (815) 732-1110 First Lien, LLC Purchaser or Assignee November 24, 2025 I3277254 Forreston Journal Jan. 2, 9, 16, 2026

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LEGAL NOTICES

TO: John H. Gustafson III; Occupant; Gustafson Farms, Inc; JG Services of IL, LLC; Jennifer L Gustafson; Kaitlyn Marie Gustafson; Holcomb Bank, f/k/a Holcomb State Bank; Laura J. Cook, County Clerk of Ogle County, Illinois; Claimants, Judgment Creditors, and Decree Creditors, if any of the above described as "Unknown Owners"; "Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots".

TAX DEED NO.: 2025TX31 FILED: 11/21/2025 TAKE NOTICE County of Ogle Date Premises Sold: November 1, 2023 Certificate No.: 2022-00032 Sold for General Taxes of (Year): 2022 Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special Assessment Number: N/A Warrant No.: N/A Installment No.: N/A THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES Property Located at: 3020 East Oak Grove Road, Byron, IL 61010 Legal Description or Property Index No.: 05-07-300-012 This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on May 6, 2026.The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6 month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming.

This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before May 6, 2026.

This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Ogle County in 106 S. 5th St., Oregon, IL 61061, via Zoom #302, on June 4, 2026 at 9:00 AM. You may be present at this hearing, but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time.

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY Redemption can be made at any time on or before May 6, 2026 by applying to the County Clerk of Ogle County, Illinois at the Office of the County Clerk in Oregon, Illinois.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT THE COUNTY CLERK 105 South 5th Street Suite 104 Oregon, IL 61061 (815) 732-1110 Private Equity Group LLC Purchaser or Assignee November 24, 2025 I3277256 Forreston Journal Jan. 2, 9, 16, 2026

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LEGAL NOTICES

TO: Jerald A. Aarvig; Nadine Aarvig; Nadine Aarvig; Nadine Aarvig; Jerald A. Aarvig; Jerald A. Aarvig; Jerald A. Aarvig; Jerald A. Aarvig; Nadine Aarvig; Nadine Aarvig; Occupant; Guaranteed Rate Inc; Illinois Corporation Service Company as R/A for Guaranteed Rate Inc.; Mortgage Electronic Registration System, Inc, acting solely as a nominee for Guanteed Rate, Inc; Alliant Credit Union, as servicer; CT Corporation Systems Inc as R/A for Mortgage Electronic Registration System, Inc, acting solely as a nominee for Guanteed Rate, Inc; Laura J. Cook, County Clerk of Ogle County, Illinois; Claimants, Judgment Creditors, and Decree Creditors, if any of the above described as "Unknown Owners" "Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots".

TAX DEED NO.: 2025TX30 FILED: 11/21/2025 TAKE NOTICE County of Ogle Date Premises Sold: November 1, 2023 Certificate No.: 2022-00031 Sold for General Taxes of (Year): 2022 Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special Assessment Number: N/A Warrant No.: N/A Installment No.: N/A THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES Property Located at: PT S2 NW4, Byron, IL 61010 Legal Description or Property Index No.: 05-07-100-017 This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on May 6, 2026.The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6 month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming.

This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before May 6, 2026.

This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Ogle County in 106 S. 5th St., Oregon, IL 61061, via Zoom #302, on June 4, 2026 at 9:00 AM. You may be present at this hearing, but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time.

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY Redemption can be made at any time on or before May 6, 2026 by applying to the County Clerk of Ogle County, Illinois at the Office of the County Clerk in Oregon, Illinois.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT THE COUNTY CLERK 105 South 5th Street Suite 104 Oregon, IL 61061 (815) 732-1110 Private Equity Group LLC Purchaser or Assignee I3277253 November 24, 2025 Forreston Journal Jan. 2, 9, 16, 2026

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VIEWS Andy Colbert Good to be back after some extensive traveling in December. No matter where I go, nothing compares to living in Ogle County.

The big news coming out of the IHSA was an expansion of the football playoffs from 256 qualifying teams to 384. That decision was made by a vote from its member schools, (377 yes, 252 no, 96 abstentions).

What this means is that most teams with losing records will get in. Anyone at 3-6 will make it and several 2-7 teams also will get in.

“Too often throughout the years, football decisions have negatively impacted other sports at IHSA schools,” IHSA Executive Director Craig Anderson said.

“We are hopeful that this football playoff expansion will provide intended relief to our schools by stabilizing conference movement and eliminating the difficulty of scheduling football games that many of our schools face each year. It may create some short-term complications for some schools, conferences and coaches, but we remain optimistic it will create long-term stability in football and beyond.”

Some might argue that is diluting the field, but consider teams from strong conferences such as the NUIC and Chicago Catholic League. Fulton and Morrison were 2-7 this season and likely would win a game or two in 1A. The top 16 teams in each classification will get a bye, which is good and bad. The good is that the 2-7 and 3-6 teams won’t see them right off the bat, thus balancing the level of play a bit.

The bad is that teams don’t necessarily want a bye. Everybody would rather play each week and certainly 17 year olds don’t need an extra week of rest.

Frankly, I see it as a detriment for the recipients of byes. You get out of sync while your next opponent stays in a regular routine.

The first regular-season game will be Aug. 21, and by 2029, it will be Aug. 16.

Many coaches have complained about how much of summer is being taken up by an earlier schedule.

When the playoffs began in 1974, the first regular-season game was Sept. 6, with the championships wrapped up the weekend before Thanksgiving. Only 16 teams qualified per class compared with 48 now and the first two rounds were played in one week (Wednesday and Saturday).

Also back then, a lingering school of thought was the farm kids had chores such as baling hay to do and the games

shouldn’t begin until after Labor Day. With rare exception, that’s no longer the case.

Opening and ending dates for football vary greatly from state to state. Texas, where it is king, doesn’t end its playoffs until the week before Christmas.

Here in Illinois, Thanksgiving is the ideal time. After that, weather can be a factor, as the postponed 5-8A championships experienced.

Besides, December is the time to be on the basketball courts. With that being said, the Byron girls are off and running again.

After a come-from-behind win over 3A-ranked Dixon in which Macy Groharing scored 13 points in the fourth quarter, the 12-0 Tigers made the finals of the 47th annual Dixon Holiday Tournament. The win streak came to an end with a 43-26 loss to Sterling.

After falling behind 11-2, Byron came back to make it 11-11, but Sterling’s defense proved too stifling the rest of the way, wearing down the Tigers and a lessthan-100% Groharing. Holiday tourneys have a way of taking a toll on teams.

In the semis, Sterling beat last year’s champ, Stillman Valley (12-3). Both Byron and Stillman finished with 32 wins last season and tied Dixon (29-6) for the Big Northern Conference crown in one of the best years ever for BNC roundball.

Add Winnebago (12-1) to the mix as top contenders in the conference, and 20-year coaching veteran Joni Carlson has a long tradition of winning at Lutheran. For a team such as Oregon, which has seen improvement, it will be a tall task breaking into the upper echelon of the league.

An assist goes out to my next-door neighbor Josh Messenger for getting the last three columns in the paper. Before leaving town, I had thought they had been sent to editor Jeff Helfrich.

Not so and unfortunately they remained on my home computer, which I did not have access to. About ready to tell Jeff to forget about them as it was close to deadline and I was 1,000 miles away, a last-ditch call went out to Josh.

Fortunately he was home and I was able to walk him through gaining access to the computer and finding the documents to send to the newspaper. A tough task, but he passed with flying colors.

As I said before, nothing beats living in Ogle County, where one can still feel comfortable letting a neighbor into your house. Doubt if that could have been pulled off if I lived in the big city somewhere.

• Andy Colbert is a longtime Ogle County resident with years of experience covering sports and more for multiple area publications.

More than 81,000 deer harvested during Illinois firearm deer season SHAW LOCAL NEWS NETWORK contact@shawmedia.com Hunters in Illinois took a preliminary total of 81,225 deer during the seven-day Illinois firearm deer season that concluded Dec. 7. Comparatively, hunters harvested 82,496 deer during the 2024 firearm season.

The preliminary harvest for the second weekend of the firearm season, from Dec. 4 to 7, was 29,816 compared with 27,835 deer harvested during the same period in 2024. The preliminary harvest for the first weekend of this year’s firearm season, from Nov. 21 to 23, was 51,409 deer.

In Ogle County, 446 deer were harvested the first weekend and 237 deer were harvested the second weekend for a total of 683.

Last year, the total was 693.

In Carroll County, 416 deer were har-

a total of 639. Last year, the total was 655.

In Stephenson County, 335 deer were harvested the first weekend and 174 deer were harvested the second weekend for a total of 509. Last year, the total was 481.

In Whiteside County, 461 deer were harvested the first weekend and 238 deer were harvested the second weekend for a total of 699. Last year, the total was 647.

In Winnebago County, 162 deer were harvested the first weekend and 108 Scott Anderson file photo deer were harvested the second weekIn Ogle County, 446 deer were harvested the first weekend and 237 deer were harvested the end for a total of 270. Last year, the total second weekend for a total of 683 during the seven-day Illinois firearm deer season that was 291. concluded Dec. 7. Last year, the total was 693.

Remaining 2025-26 deer-hunting opportunities in Illinois include vested the first weekend and 156 deer were harvested the second weekend for late-winter antlerless-only and chronic were harvested the second weekend for a total of 144. Last year, the total was 145. wasting disease season – in designated a total of 572. Last year, the total was 551.

In Lee County, 405 deer were har- counties only – from Jan. 1 to 4 and Jan. In DeKalb County, 98 deer were har- vested the first weekend and 234 deer 16 to 18. Archery deer season continues vested the first weekend and 46 deer were harvested the second weekend for through Jan. 18.

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Talking about IHSA football playoff expansion and scheduling

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By DRAKE LANSMAN dlansman@shawmedia.com

Monday, Dec. 22

Girls basketball Winnebago 45, Oregon 28: Sarah Eck-

ardt scored 12 points and Aniyah Sarver added 10 for Oregon in the setback. Oregon trailed 22-10 at halftime in the loss. The Hawks are 9-5 overall and 0-2 in Big Northern Conference play.

Saturday, Dec. 27

Boys basketball Newman 59, Forreston 51: Newman’s

Garret Matznick scored 25 points and Evan Bushman had 10 in the win at the Erie tournament. Connor Politsch led the Cardinals with 16 points, Kendall Erdmann had 13 and Jonathan Milnes added 12 for Forreston. Forreston trailed 35-18 at halftime before cutting into the deficit late.

Boys bowling

Dixon tournament: Rock Island (6,198) won the 10-team tournament, followed

by Harlem (5,995) and Oregon (5,648).

Dixon (5,146) was seventh and Sterling (4,962) was ninth.

Oregon freshman Rylann Delehanty (834) took seventh with his four-game series. RJ Keene rolled a 795, Ethan Rowe added a 744 and Caleb Ehrler had Photos by Earleen Hinton a 706. Ivan Hernandez had Oregon’s Oregon’s Rylann Delehanty celebrates with his teammates and coach Al Nordman after throwing a strike during a match with Harvard on Dec. 19 single game high with a 235. at Town & Country Lanes in Mt. Morris.

Oregon’s Ivan Hernandez reacts after a making a spare during a match with Harvard on Dec. 1 9 at Town & Country Lanes in Mt. Morris.

Oregon’s Ethan Rowe smiles after throwing a strike during a match with Harvard on Dec. 19 at Town & Country Lanes in Mt. Morris.

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Ogle County sports scene

Photos by Earleen Hinton

TOP LEFT: Oregon’s Cooper Johnson dribbles up the court as Polo’s JT Stephenson focuses on the ball during a Dec. 5 game at the Blackhawk Center in Oregon. TOP RIGHT: Polo’s Jordan Reed drives to the basket against Forreston’s Noah Genandt on Dec. 13 at the 64th annual Forreston Holiday Basketball Tournament.

ABOVE: Forreston’s Owen Williams (30) and Dyalen Rahn reach for a rebound against Polo on Dec. 13 at the 64th annual Forreston Holiday Basketball Tournament at Forreston High School. LEFT: Oregon’s Tucker O’Brien shoots against Polo on Dec. 5 at the Blackhawk Center in Oregon.

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SPORTS

TODAY IN SPORTS HISTORY 1993: The Buffalo Bills stage the biggest comeback in NFL history, overcoming a 35-3 deficit to beat the Houston Oilers in overtime in a playoff game.

Friday, January 2, 2026

Forreston’s Joseph Kobler brings the ball up the court against Polo on Dec. 13 at the 64th annual Forreston Holiday Basketball Tournament. Forreston competed in the Erie tournament on Dec. 27 and lost 59-51 to Newman.

Photo by Earleen Hinton

HOLIDAY HOOPLA

​Forreston falls to Newman at Erie tournament / Roundup on page 18