Oregon students use homemade catapult in science project / 2
Ganymedes back in action Vintage base ball team moves home games to Oregon Park West this season because of renovation at Oregon Park East / 10
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Kids use homemade catapults in science project
Marshmallows, golf balls were projectiles
By EARLEEN HINTON ehinton@shawmedia.com
OREGON – They came in all sizes, ready to launch stale miniature marshmallows and golf balls during Oregon Elementary School’s catapult shoot off May 9.
In the field next to the grade school, sixth grade students in Aaron Mendoza’s science class lined up their creations, ready to compete for bragging rights for the farthest “shot.”
Kaileena Pham, 12, lined up her entry, aimed and sent her golf ball almost 100 feet – all to the delight of student onlookers.
“This is a ballistic catapult,” Kaileena said. “It took me about a week and a half to build.”
At the other end of the catapult firing line, students used smaller versions to launch their projectile of choice – stale miniature marshmallows.
“I encouraged them to use recycled materials when possible for all projects. They did not need to use recycled materials, but they were welcomed to,” Mendoza said.
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Historical society to meet May 19
The Ogle County Historical Society will have its monthly meeting on the third Monday this month because the fourth Monday is Memorial Day.
“Come join us Monday, May 19, at 6:30 p.m. We’ll meet at the carriage house annex building located behind (east of) the Nash House Museum at 111 N. Sixth St. in Oregon. All are welcome,” said Michal Burnett, a historical society member.
Oregon Public Library news
A donation box for the Ogle County Mini Food Center Pantry is located in the library’s northwest lobby entrance. A list of acceptable food items is posted along with more information about the food center that is
located at Conover Square.
Try It Tuesday is at 1:30 or 5:30 p.m. (choose your time slot), Tuesday, May 20. It’s pressed flowered candles. May flowers are here, so get ready for this unique decorative design. This is an adult only class for those ages 18 and older. Registration is required. Call 815-732-2724 or visit oregonpubliclibrary.com to register.
Movie Time is back at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 21. Join Buzz and Woody for an entertaining time. Calling the library at 815-732-2724 or go to the website to register. Once registered you will receive a ticket for the show. Children younger than 10 must be accompanied by a parent. The movie will start promptly at 2:30 p.m. Here is information on upcoming meetings
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Cocktails and Crime will meet May 18. Stop by the library to find out the title, location and time.
Is This Just Fantasy? Book Club will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 20, at the library to discuss “Daughter of the Moon Goddess” by Sue Lynn Tan.
The Afternoon Book Club meets at 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 21, to discuss “The Women” by Kristen Hannah. Books on Tap Book Club will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 22 at Cork & Tap to discuss “The Guest” by Emma Cline.
The 2WBC meets at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 11, to discuss “The Joy Luck Club” by Amy Tan.
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Oregon sixth grader Kaileena Pham aims her ballistic catapult May 9.
Veterans’ graves being marked with round medallions
What a beautiful day for all the mothers who were celebrating. And for all the mothers who are no longer here, we are missing them.
We are missing several mothers who sat in church every Sunday for many, many years. I’ve reconnected with the children at visitations.
Nancy Jo told me this past week how she enjoyed all the science experiments in first grade and it was nice to hear those words.
Kathy Sowinski and I went to the University of Wisconsin in Madison for two weeks many years ago. These were workshops through the Institute of Chemical Education to put chemistry in your classrooms.
It is nice to hear those were things first graders remembered all their lives. That was a great program. Yesterday, I went to the museum and Kevin and I went through the flag
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Betty Obendorf
trunk. We found some really old flags and have hung one of them up inside the museum.
We do not have one up at Aplington House right now and I need to take mine I have at home to use there. When I put mine out, the wind catches it and bends down the pole so it spends most of the time in the corner of the garage. My neighbor has put up a new flag pole and that looks nice.
We need to see if we are taking care of the flags correctly. Should we have them in a controlled environment if they are not on display? We have only so much space at the museum.
Kevin has been working on finding all the veterans at the cemeteries and they are marking the graves with a small round medallion. It is great to see all the graves of our veterans being updated. Thank you, Kevin.
Last week, Linda, Charlie and I met Kim Boyden at the Rochelle library to look at Doris Vogel’s history papers. She was a historian for Ogle County. The history papers are in the genealogy section.
I had not met with Kim for a number of years. She was connected to Shepard Leach in Rockford and I loved to drive past his home. It was surrounded by a round stone fence that was very unique. Then all was sold to new developers and most of the fence was torn out. What a shame when people are not interested in saving historical bits and pieces.
Kim is putting together the story of
her ancestors and it seems Shepard Leach visited many in the area and they all were connected to the Underground Railroad. In his notes, he never mentioned the Underground Railroad but he had something to do with most of them who were part of it.
We continued to find bits and pieces and we wondered what part did he play in all of this? He even entertained John Brown for a week in Rockford.
Beth still is working on the parts of the application that needed more work and then it will be sent in again. Hopefully it will be approved.
So we still are finding out more information. It seems to be never-ending.
• Betty Obendorf is a retired teacher and volunteer for the Polo Historical Society.
What is a wishing well? Several of them are in Ogle County
As Marilyn and I drive around Ogle County we see several wishing wells.
Going to the internet I learned they have a long history originating in European folklore.
Individuals would throw coins into the well, where it was thought that any spoken wish would be granted. The wish would then be granted based upon how the coin would land at the bottom of the well.
If the coin landed heads up, the well would grant the wish. If the coin landed tails up, the wish would be ignored.
Wishing wells can be found around the world, especially in European, Japanese and Chinese cultures. Ancient beliefs and practices concerning wishing wells included that they were a place to cure diseases and people would come seeking relief for their ailments by drinking the water.
In America, wishing wells have been part of the culture for centuries, often serving as a symbol of hope and good fortune. They can be found in various forms, from manmade wells in town squares and shopping malls to natural pools of water.
When making a wish at a wishing well, it is customary to make a donation or leave a token of appreciation.
Many manmade wishing wells are decorated with symbols and images such as flowers, ribbons, animals,
Otto Dick OGLE COUNTY HISTORY
plants and gods. Coins and other items believed to bring good fortune are commonly used to decorate the wells.
The importance of water as a source of life led to the belief that water was a blessing from the gods. Over time, the concept of wishing wells evolved to the changing needs and desires of their societies they served.
Today, wishing wells are used for amusement, hope and fundraisers.
Wishing wells are used to generate funds for organizations. In the past, it was the custom to leave a small token or gift in exchange for the wish. Gifts typically left at wishing wells can vary greatly, depending on the culture and the occasion.
There are several companies that offer wishing wells. They remind us that wishing wells have a rich history and serve as a symbol of hope, optimism and human desire.
I wonder if today’s lottery games are an extension of wishing wells.
• Otto Dick is a retired teacher and has researched Ogle County history for several years.
Photo provided by Otto Dick
The old wishing well at White Pines State Park was located between the first and second fords along the south side of the road to the campgrounds.
New judge appointed in Carroll County teen death case
Defense asks for new judge after conflict of interest surfaces
By PAYTON FELIX pfelix@shawmedia.com
MOUNT CARROLL – An Ogle County judge now will be presiding over the felony case of a former Carroll County sheriff’s deputy accused of reckless homicide and destroying evidence in connection with the July 2024 death of a Mount Carroll teen.
Matthew Herpstreith, 44, of Savanna was charged March 24 with reckless homicide, reckless conduct and obstructing justice – all felonies –as well as a misdemeanor count each of attempted obstruction of justice, destruction of evidence and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident in the death of 18-year-old Jackson Kradle of Mount Carroll. Herpstreith pleaded not guilty to all charges at his
Nack’s motion requested a different judge to preside. Klahn granted the request, appointing Ogle County Judge Anthony Peska to the case. There was no objection from special prosecutor Charles Colburn, an attorney with the Illinois State Appellate Prosecutor’s Office.
Klahn said this was not out of the ordinary as every defendant in a criminal case is allowed one substitution.
arraignment April 23.
Kradle’s body was found at 3:30 a.m. July 28, 2024, on Route 78, less than a mile north of Mount Carroll’s city limits. He was the victim of blunt force trauma, which a forensic pathologist ruled was the result of a vehicle/pedestrian crash.
Herpstreith and a Carroll County dispatcher, who were off duty at the time, alerted the Carroll County dispatch center via a nonemergency call that they had found the body on the
highway. Herpstreith’s arrest came eight months later.
On May 9, Herpstreith appeared before Lee County Circuit Court Judge Matthew Klahn with defense attorney Joseph Nack. It was scheduled to be a preliminary hearing, which is held to determine whether there is enough evidence to proceed to trial. Instead, the hearing focused on Nack’s motion for judge substitution based on the employment of Klahn’s brother-in-law with the Illinois State Police.
At a previous hearing April 23, Klahn said he expected to be assigned as the judge through the entirety of the case and that he had informed the chief judge that his brother-in-law is employed by the Illinois State Police. If his brother-in-law was involved in the investigation and was going to be called to testify, Klahn would recuse himself, he said. He learned from Colburn at that hearing that his brotherin-law was involved in the case and would be called to testify at some point.
Herpstreith’s preliminary hearing has been rescheduled for 2:30 p.m. June 13. Peska will preside at that hearing.
Mt. Morris man sentenced to two years probation on battery charge
By EARLEEN HINTON ehinton@shawmedia.com
OREGON – An Ogle County judge told a Mt. Morris man that inpatient treatment for his alcohol addiction is an opportunity to “better himself” after sentencing him to two years probation for a misdemeanor charge of domestic battery.
Jared Babler, 28, was charged with grabbing his mother during an April 15 incident in his home, where he resides with his mother and father.
Babler was accused of making physical contact “of an insulting or provoking nature” with his elderly mother when he grabbed her after an argument with
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Teen injured in ATV crash in rural Polo
POLO – A teen was injured May 2 after losing control of the ATV he was driving in the 13000 block of West Canada Road in rural Polo.
Ogle County sheriff’s deputies and Polo
his father who was attempting to get him to seek treatment for alcohol abuse.
Babler’s attorney, Ogle County Assistant Pubic Defender Eric Morrow, told Judge Anthony Peska on May 9 that Babler would be entering a “long-term inpatient residential center” in Pekin for at least a year for treatment.
Through a plea agreement, Babler was sentenced to 24 months probation and time served while he was held in the
Ogle County Jail, Assistant State’s Attorney Allison Huntley said.
“We’ve been in contact with the victim in regard to the defendant’s treatment, Huntley said. ”Alcohol addiction played a part in this offense.”
As part of the plea agreement, a felony charge of aggravated battery to a person over the age of 60 and a 2024 separate charge of driving with a revoked driver’s license were dismissed. Babler was fined and ordered to pay $600 in restitution on the traffic misdemeanor charge.
As part of his probation sentence, Babler must not consume alcohol, submit to drug/alcohol testing and cooperate and complete any substance abuse
treatment recommended by the probation department, including, but not limited to the facility in which he will be housed – Adult and Teen Challenge of the Greater Midwest, a faith-based treatment facility in Pekin.
“You are going to go into treatment,” Peska told Babler. “I wish you luck. I think that will be good for you. This is an opportunity to better yourself. I hope this treatment is eye-opening.”
Peska told Babler that he should be thankful for his family’s support during the court process.
“She’s been here to support you the entire time,” said Peska referring to Babler’s elderly mother. “That shows a mother’s love right there.”
EMS/Rescue were dispatched to the scene at 6:51 p.m., according to an Ogle County Sheriff’s Department news release.
“After an investigation, a 15-year-old male juvenile from Polo was found to be traveling westbound in the 13000 block of West Canada Road on an ATV with a 13-year-old
male juvenile passenger from Polo before losing control on the gravel road,” the release said. “A 17-year-old male juvenile was following the ATV on a dirt bike.”
The 15-year-old driver was taken to OSF Saint Katharine Medical Center in Dixon by Polo EMS for his injuries.
The 13-year-old passenger was not injured.
The 17-year-old was issued a citation for not having a valid driver’s license and was released to a parent.
The crash remains under investigation.
– Earleen Hinton
Alex T. Paschal
Matthew Herpstreith appears in Carroll County Circuit Court on May 9. Herpstreith is charged with reckless homicide in connection with the July 2024 death of Jackson Kradle.
Jared Babler
Fire crews, sheriff’s deputies respond to overturned semitractor hauling hogs
By EARLEEN HINTON ehinton@shawmedia.com
POLO – Some hogs perished after a semitractor hauling a livestock trailer overturned May 6 on U.S. Route 52 northwest of Polo.
Ogle County sheriff’s deputies and the Polo Fire District and Ambulance responded to the scene at 10:48 a.m. and found the semitractor and trailer on its side near the intersection with Robin Road.
“An initial investigation determined an eastbound semitractor and livestock trailer failed to negotiate a curve in the roadway. The tractor-trailer combination entered the south ditch and overturned,” the sheriff’s department said in a news release.
The driver of the semitractor, Bryan Varney, 60, of Dows, Iowa, suffered minor injuries and was taken to OSF Saint Katherine Hospital by Polo EMS.
Varney was cited for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident and improper lane use.
Fire crews from Polo and Mt. Morris worked to free the hogs from the overturned trailer and put them into smaller trailers.
“There were 174 hogs in the trailer,” Polo Fire Chief Jim Ports said.
He said some of the hogs died in the accident, but he did not know how many.
Earleen Hinton
Firefighters and Ogle County sheriff’s deputies work on transferring hogs from an overturned semitractor and trailer to a smaller trailer after a May 6 accident on U.S. Route 52 and Robin Road northwest of Polo.
Citizens speak out against proposed ordinance for public demonstrations
By EARLEEN HINTON ehinton@shawmedia.com
OREGON – Requiring permits for public demonstrations was met with opposition Tuesday night when several people spoke out about the proposed ordinance calling it “sweeping control over public expression” and a violation of First Amendment rights.
“I’m speaking tonight in opposition to Ordinance 2025-011 – the proposed permit requirement for public demonstrations,” Veronica Mathews said during the public comment period at the May 13 City Council meeting. “We are not Chicago. We are not Aurora. We’re not even Naperville or Elgin. We are Oregon, Illinois, a peaceful, rural community that has never needed this kind of sweeping control over public expression.”
City Manager Darin DeHaan introduced the ordinance last month telling city commissioners the new ordinance would give the city necessary information and time to prepare for demonstrations.
The introduction of the ordinance fol-
lows three “Hands Off” rallies held on two sidewalks surrounding the historic Ogle County Courthouse on April 5, April 19 and May 1.
Those events, organized by Indivisible of Ogle County, the local chapter of the Indivisible Project network – a grassroots organization founded in 2016 –included signs opposing President Donald Trump’s policies and executive orders during his first 100 days in office.
Those rallies drew 400, 250 and 150 attendees, respectively. The Oregon rally was one of several May 1 rallies that drew hundreds of thousands across the world and in the U.S.
Before the first rally, Jan Buttron of Chana met with officials from the Ogle County Sheriff’s Office, the Oregon Police Department, the Oregon Fire Protection District and the city of Oregon to make sure safety guidelines were followed.
DeHaan told the council in April that he believed a permit process was needed because Oregon was a small community with limited resources and a demonstration permit would allow the city to prepare by having the necessary law enforcement and ambulance services available.
He said the Indivisible organizers and demonstrators were “great to work with”
and that he fully supported the First Amendment and citizens’ rights to assemble but was concerned that future demonstrations could create safety issues if more people attended.
Buttron, one of five people who spoke out against the ordinance, questioned the timing of its introduction.
“The timing could not be worse,” Buttron said. “We are in a constitutional crisis.”
She said President Trump had deported American citizens and other individuals without due process – some to prisons in other countries – and committed other unconstitutional acts.
“These are all red flags,” Buttron said, referring to policies by the Trump administration. “These are peaceful protests. History is going to judge which side Oregon is on. This ordinance is not necessary. Hands off our free speech.”
Mathews said the three protests in Oregon were “lawful, respectful and incident-free ... without a single arrest, injury or disruption.”
See PROPOSED ORDINANCE, page 14
Earleen Hinton file photo
About 250 people attend a Hands Off rally April 19 around the Ogle County Courthouse in Oregon.
Oregon Junior/Senior High music department earns 2nd in state
Runner-up award is school’s highest finish since 2017
By EARLEEN HINTON ehinton@shawmedia.com
OREGON – The Oregon Junior/ Senior High School music department hit all the right notes recently when it earned second place in the state for Class B schools in the 2024-25 Illinois High School Association Music Sweepstakes.
The runner-up award was the department’s highest finish since 2017.
The IHSA Music Sweepstakes is one of the most comprehensive and respected measures of high school music excellence in the state of Illinois, school district officials said in a news release.
“It combines scores from two competitive statewide events, the Solo and Ensemble Contest and the Organization Music Contest, to determine each school’s overall standing,” according to the release.
This year, OJSHS students entered 71 solo performances and 59 ensemble performances in the solo contest. In the organizational contest, the school competed in band, jazz band, choir and jazz choir, earning top scores and multiple
“Best of Day” designations for both the OHS jazz band and concert choir.
“This is an outstanding achievement for our students and staff,” said PJ Caposey, Oregon superintendent. “It represents months of dedication, collaboration and excellence in the arts. We’re proud to see our music program honored at such a high level.”
OJSHS’s music program includes 69 band members and 56 choir members, with many students participating in both. Students rehearse not only as large ensembles but also prepare and
practice individually and in smaller groups throughout the year.
“The department’s reach extends beyond these competitions, featuring a jazz band, pep band, jazz choir and Madrigals group, and contributes to numerous community performances,” Caposey said.
In addition to their IHSA success:
• 38 students were selected for the ILMEA District Festival
• Seven students earned placement in the ILMEA All-State Band and Choir
• The OJSHS marching band com -
peted throughout the fall at regional contests.
“These accomplishments are supported by a dedicated team of educators: Justine Davis (choir, pre-K to fourth grade), Zach Hall (choir, sixth to 12th grade), Miles Beske (band, fifth to eighth grade) and Andy Eckardt (band, ninth to 12th grade),” Caposey said. “The high school program is further strengthened by the contributions of accompanists Beth Hall, Cathy Hendricks, Karen Larson, Beth Nelson-Chase and Erik Boehmke.”
Photos by Earleen Hinton
The Oregon High School Band poses for a photo before the start of their spring concert May 10. The Oregon Junior/Senior High School music department earned second place in the state for Class B schools in the 2024-25 Illinois High School Association Music Sweepstakes.
The Oregon High School Choir poses for a photo before the start of their spring concert May 11.
Vintage base ball game moves to Oregon Park West
By EARLEEN HINTON ehinton@shawmedia.com
OREGON – If you want to see Oregon’s vintage base ball team take the field at 1 p.m. Sunday, May 18, you’ll have to head west – Oregon Park West to be exact.
The Ganymedes’ home venue, south of the Chana School Museum home at Oregon Park East, cannot be used for 2025 games because of renovation work at Park East.
Oregon Park District workers have put temporary construction fences across the Ganymedes’ Iron Chest Field and spectator area as construction of a new playground, walking trails and other park upgrades are underway.
“This will likely keep the Ganymedes from playing at Oregon Park East for the rest of the summer,” Ganymedes captain Mark Herman said.
on the ball at the 21st annual World Tournament of Historic Base Ball on Aug. 10, 2024, in Dearborn, Michigan.
The Ganymedes received permission from the Oregon Park District for a new temporary field location for their May 18 game with the Lemont Quarrymen at Oregon Park West, 1402 Koontz Place or 710 Oregon Trail Road. There are parking lots on both sides of the new field
location.
“The clubs will be playing a game of 1858 rules base ball on a large grassy area of the park with a nice hill in center field and a prairie on the edge of right field. Home plate will be located just off the walking path behind the houses on 14th Street,” Herman said. “It should be a fun and memorable experience for both teams and fans. There is a large round bronze statue in dead center field at the top of the hill called ‘The Solar Reef’ that looks like something from ‘Stargate,’ the movie.
“We’ll be back next year on the team’s beloved Iron Chest Field, next to the historic Chana School Museum.”
The Ganymedes Vintage Base Ball Club is an educational outreach program of the Chana School Museum that has offered historic base ball games since 2005.
Vintage rules base ball (spelled as two words in the 1800s) is played with authentic wool uniforms, no gloves, underhand pitching and gentlemanly conduct.
Other rule differences include outs for balls caught on one bounce, no called balls or strikes unless the batter swings
three times and misses and a requirement that players call themselves out on close plays. Base paths are 90 feet, there are three outs per inning and games are nine innings.
“The volunteer club plays by the earliest rules of base ball from the years 1858 to 1867 to educate and entertain guests about America’s first team sport. Admission to the games are free,” Herman said.
For more information about the Ganymedes, visit the Oregon Ganymedes Facebook page.
2025 schedule
Sunday, June 1, 1 p.m. vs. Lemont Quarrymen and Chicago Salmon at the Mt. Assisi Convent in Lemont Saturday, June 14, 1 p.m. vs. DuPage Plowboys of Downers Grove at the John Deere Historic Site in Grand Detour
Saturday and Sunday, June 21-22, TBA, Menomonie Vintage Base Ball Festival vs. teams from Wisconsin, Minnesota and Michigan at Phelan Park in Menomonie, Wisconsin
See GANYMEDES, page 12
Earleen Hinton file photo Oregon Ganymedes third baseman “Dollar” Bill Roschi zeros in
LORRAINE E. CHEEK (NEE HARTJE)
Born: October 26, 1929
Died: May 12, 2025
Lorraine E. Cheek (nee Hartje) of Mt Morris passed into her Lord’s gentle arms on May 12. She was born October 26, 1929 in Maryland Township and was the 13th of 13 children born to William and Louise (Kreimeyer) Hartje. She graduated from Leaf River High School and married her high school sweetheart, Roger
FRANCES E. VAUGHN
Born: December 29, 1927 in Desoto, IL
Died: May 8, 2025 in Mt. Morris, IL
Frances E. Vaughn, 97, of Mt. Morris passed away Thursday ( May 8, 2025) at Allure of Pinecrest Memory Care. She was born Dec. 29, 1927 in Desoto, IL to Lee and Carrie Myers McKinney. The family later moved to a farm North of Carbondale known as the Glade School District. There she attended the 1room Glade School. Frances graduated from Carbondale Community High School in 1945. She attended Southern Illinois University for 2 years. She worked for Prairie Farms Creamery and was active in 4-H and the Rural Youth Group where she met the love of her life,
Cheek, on October 23, 1948.
Church activities were always a large part of their life, and at age 35, Roger entered the ministry. Lorraine became an active partner in that ministry as a pastor’s wife. They served many United Methodist churches in Southeast South Dakota and Northern Illinois and made countless friends along the way. Children’s and youth ministries and music were Lorraine’s passions. She sang in and directed many choirs and Sunday School programs through the years. Together she and Roger led many MYF activities and camping trips.
Lorraine loved the outdoors and traveling, especially camping and fishing. She enjoyed baking and gardening, but mostly she loved her family and friends near and far! Lorraine
Venus Vaughn ( better known as “Lefty” to all his friends). Lefty and Frances were married on Sept. 7, 1947 in Carbondale, IL. The couple later moved to several cities in Illinois and settled in Oregon. Frances stayed busy with Rural Youth, 4-H, Home Extension and Church centered activities. Her interest continued in Home Extension where she learned many ways to perfect her sewing and cooking skills. She served as president of Home Extension and served on the Home Ec and Ag extension Councils. She worked as a part time employee for the Ogle County Extension service. She volunteered at the Etnyre Middle School and the Ogle County Health Department as a bookkeeper for 10 years. Upon retiring in 1998 she became more active in the Oregon Methodist Church and served in many areas. In her leisure time she enjoyed traveling.She made trips to Southern Illinois to visit family and travelled to Alaska twice, Hawaii, all 48
OGLE COUNTY PROPERTY TRANSFERS
May 4-10
Warranty deeds
Caroline J Davis to Mary Rollyson and David Rollyson, 8307 N. Pheasant Trail. Stillman Valley, $510,000.
Robert E Tomman, deceased by heirs, to Hailey R Wiggins, 501 E. Oregon St., Polo, $65,000.
Blake A Benesh to Jacob Allan Burton and Natalie Burton, two parcels in Rockvale Township: 09-27-300-002 and 09-28-400004, $392,000.
Waddell Group LLC to Haywell LLC Residential Rentals, two parcels in Dement Township: 25-18-377-002 and 25-18-377-003, $200,000.
Matthew R Strange and Scott G Anderson to Edward Drager, 745 Golden Prairie Drive,
always kept her hands busy with crafting and sewing projects, and later turned this into a business. She owned Wood ‘N Whimsey in Sterling and later in Galena. She and Roger retired to a small patch of land south of Galena where, with their own hands and the help of family, they built a house overlooking the Mississippi River. Later, they moved back to the Mt Morris area.
Lorraine is survived by her children, Denise, Deb, Belinda of Mt Morris/Oregon, Edward and wife Becky of DeKalb, and Marilyn Mason; grandchildren, Rhonda, Heather, and Ethan (Tara Olsen); and great-grandson, Liam. She was preceded in death by her husband Roger, her parents, 12 siblings, and dozens of in-laws, nieces, nephews, and friends.
of the continental states, Ireland, Costa Rica, and Italy. Her survivors include three children, Janice Olson of Champaign, IL, Patricia (Garth) Thomas of Oregon, Gordon Vaughn of Mt. Morris; granddaughters, Christine Olson (Joshua) Uhl of South Orange, NJ, Anne Olson (James) Bell of Indianapolis, IN, Jennifer Olson (Evan) Parker of New York, NY, Terry (Christopher) Remhof of Byron and Reanna( Chuck) Brant of GA; sisters, Mary Marolda of Las Vegas, NV, Janet (Morris) McDaniel, Grace Herring, all of Carbondale, IL, Karen(Gary)Steele, Colorado Springs, CO, Donna (David) Stull, Debbie(Danny) Piquard, both of Murphysboro, IL; brother, Richard McKinney (Lois), Carterville, IL; sister-in-law: Sarah McKinney of Carterville, IL: brother-in-law: Richard Rushing, of Paducah, KY and ten great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and cousins. The family is very appreciative and owes much gratitude to her caregivers from Allure of Pinecrest Memory
An interment service for family will be held at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. A celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, May 17 at 11:00 a.m. at Disciples United Methodist Church in Mt Morris. Family will be available for visitation prior to the service at 10:00. There will be a light luncheon following the service.
In lieu of flowers, the family encourages memorials to one of the following agencies. The family wishes to express much gratitude to the staff and community of these organizations for the love and excellent care they provided for Mom and for all of the family.
Allure of Pinecrest/Terrace Activities, 414 S Wesley Ave, Mt Morris, IL 61054 Serenity Hospice, 1658 IL-2, Oregon, IL 61061
Care for the past 5 years. Serenity Hospice was invaluable as she transitioned toward the end of her life. She was predeceased by husband, Venus; her parents, grandparents; sisters, Bonnie Waller and husband Don of CO, Norma Habbe and husband Ralph of IL, Margaret (Richard) Rushing of KY; brothers, Clancy McKinney and wife Dee of GA, George McKinney of IL; son-in-law, Charles Olson of IL; brothers-in-law, Ron Herring, IL, Frank Marolda of NV; grandson, Andy Vaughn IL and daughter-in-law, Marcia Vaughn of IL. Visitation will be from 10:00 am to 11:00 am Friday, May 16 at Farrell Holland Gale Funeral Home, Oregon, IL followed by a memorial service commemorating Frances’s life led by Pastor Rodney Caldwell. The family has requested memorials be directed to a charity of your choice or any of the following; Serenity Hospice and Home of Oregon, IL or Allure of Pinecrest Memory Care Unit Mt. Morris, IL.
Davis Junction, $300,000.
Dlmj Investments LLC to Anthony Peterson and Michelle Peterson, 414 E. 3rd St., Leaf River, $185,000.
Peter J Malaker and Matthew C Malaker to Daniel T Carmichael, 550 Flagg Road, Rochelle, $250,000.
Richard L Mccanse to Mprt Properties LLC, one parcel in Oregon-Nashua Township: 16-02-178-003, $10,000.
Roger G Williams, deceased by heirs, to David Rivera and Elizabeth R Nava, no parcel information available: 04-09-400-010, $192,500.
Danielle Horst to Brad Johnson, 107 S. 5th Ave., Forreston, $155,000.
Mccanse Lawrence Partners LLC and Mccanse/lawrence Partners LLC, to Timothy
J O’rourke and Penny A O’rourke, 408 Lillemor Lane, Oregon, $30,000.
Kenneth A Bernardin to Brian Andronic and Yessenia Andronic, 15675 E. Bethel Road, Rochelle, $350,000.
Derek Horner to Norman Reinford and Phyllis Reinford, 1043 N. Illinois Route 251, Kings, $55,000.
Evie C Sandlin to Teresa Kuehl, 1133 N. 7th St., Unit 503, Rochelle, $82,500.
Quit claim deeds
Cal Group Inc to Polo Life Line Food And Self Help Project, 113 N. Green Ave., Polo, $0.
Kim I Mcclure to Kim I Mcclure and Craig M Mcclure, 500 W. Vernon St., Dixon, $0.
John E Oltmanns to John E Oltmanns and Bonnie M Oltmanns, 245 S. IL Rte 26, Polo, $0.
Og Sunshine Capital Investments LLC to Robert Caron, 101 N. Hickory Lane, Dixon, $110,000.
Vase LLC to Coolangatta Nw Management LLC, no parcel information: 16-03-105-001, $0.
Edmund L Roberts and Margaret A Roberts to Edmund L Roberts, trustee, Edmund L Roberts Tr, Margaret A Roberts, trustee, and Margaret A Roberts Tr, 309 Northknoll Drive, Rochelle, $0.
Stanley R Miller, deceased by heirs, to Sheila A Miller, 1955 N. Meridian Road, Chana, $0.
Darlene A Hollaway to R Wayne King and Deann King, 103 N. Barry Ave., Byron, $0.
See PROPERTY TRANSFERS, page 12
Postseason for spring sports is underway
By the time you read this, the postseason for spring sports will have begun.
Byron and Stillman Valley girls track and field teams competed in the Class 2A sectional at Sterling on May 14. Oregon and Forreston-Polo traveled to Lena-Winslow on May 15 in 1A. The Oregon and Stillman Valley girls soccer teams are at regionals May 16.
The upcoming week is the postseason kickoff for baseball, softball and boys track and field teams. Byron and Forreston are No. 1 seeds in baseball sub-sectionals.
Did you know the IHSA offers state competitions in several other sports and activities in the spring including boys and girls lacrosse, boys and girls tennis, boys volleyball, boys and girls water polo and bass fishing?
Most of those sports are for larger schools, but bass fishing has taken hold locally with Byron, Oregon, Polo and Stillman Valley competing at the Apple Canyon Lake Regional.
Oregon is looking for its first-ever sectional win in girls track and field. Oregon has come close many times in the past, but good Byron and Winnebago teams have stood in the way. Winning both the Landers-Loomis and Big Northern Conference meet give promise for a championship.
• GANYMEDES
Continued from page 10
Saturday and Sunday, July 12-13, TBA, 30th annual Akron Cup Tourna -
• PROPERTY TRANSFERS
Continued from page 11
Trustees deeds
With Lena-Winslow, Rockford Lutheran and Winnebago present, the task to win a sectional will not be easy. It all depends on how teams cancel one another out in terms of their strongest events.
Ultimately, though, a track and field sectional is all about sending individuals and relays downstate. But it would be nice to finally head home with a sectional championship plaque.
Forreston-Polo’s best hope lies with sophomore Bree Schneiderman, who is ranked in the top 10 in the 100, 200 and 400 meters for 1A. The problem for her is senior Emma Randecker of West Carroll also is in the sectional. Randecker is state-ranked No. 1 in the 100 and 200 and No. 2 in the 400.
In soccer, defending 1A regional champ Oregon comes in as a No. 5 seed at the Mendota Regional. Stillman Valley is No. 3 and appears headed for the regional title game Tuesday at Byron against No. 2 Byron.
Genoa-Kingston and Mendota are the No. 1 seeds in that sectional, with traditional power Rock Island Alleman
ment vs. 12 teams from Ohio, Michigan, Pennsylvania and beyond at Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens in Akron, Ohio
Sunday, July 20, 1 p.m. vs. Creston Regulators of Creston at Oregon
Sunday, Aug. 3, 1 p.m. vs. Creston
relegated to a No. 2.
The Byron baseball team continues its hot streak with 20 straight wins and a likely conference title. With coach Dale Hartman stepping down after this season, the storybook ending would be a trip downstate.
In looking at the 2A pairings, Byron has the best chance of anyone entered in its sectional. Last year, it was a bitter disappointment losing to Port Byron Riverdale at the regional.
But that’s the nature of high school baseball and its one-and-done tournament format. No matter how good a team is, the postseason can be so precarious.
Byron stands at No. 10 in the MaxPreps rankings for all of Class 2A. In its sub-sectional, Sterling Newman is No. 20 and Rock Island Alleman is No. 24. If the Tigers pull off their fourth sectional title under Hartman, a possible opponent could be a talented Chicago Hope squad, which is ranked 14th.
Trying to handicap the 1A sectional is much tougher with it being more of a glorified conference tournament. If Forreston can hold off everyone else in the league, a supersectional would await them at Northern Illinois University’s baseball stadium. The state finals also will be at a college venue.
Because of a scheduling conflict with the Peoria Chiefs at Dozer Park, the Illi-
Regulators of Creston at Lions Park in Malta
Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 9-10, TBA, vs. 12 teams from five states at the 22nd annual Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation Greenfield Vil -
nois High School Association announced its 2025 Class 1A and Class 2A baseball state finals on Friday and Saturday, June 6-7, will be played at the home field of the University of Illinois, Illinois Field, located on the Champaign-Urbana campus.
“Major League Baseball scheduled games at Dozer Park on June 6-7 and the Chiefs didn’t catch the conflict until it was too late,” IHSA Executive Director Craig Anderson said.
Since the first IHSA state tournament in 1940, the IHSA baseball state finals have been played at nine venues around the state. Illinois Field will become the 10th stadium while also marking the first time that state baseball will be played in Champaign-Urbana.
On another baseball note, an area baseball official voiced a concern to me about IHSA legislation on club sports versus high school sports. He said a major difference in baseball is that the IHSA requires a pitch count, whereas many club teams have no limit on pitches.
He felt a great pitcher on a club team could end up with an overused arm.
• Andy Colbert, an avid runner, is a sports writer for Shaw Local covering high school sports in Ogle County.
lage World Tournament of Historic Base Ball in Dearborn, Michigan
Sunday, Sept. 14, TBA, vs. Creston Regulators and DuPage Plowboys at Creston Booster Days Festival in Creston
Deeds in trust
Phillip L Johnson, trustee, and Phillip L Johnson Lv Tr to Elizabeth A Lawson, no parcel information available: 14-12-400-001, $6,000.
Midland States Bank, trustee, and Ronald F Peterson Tr2005 to Fiefdom Farms LLC, one parcel in Grand Detour Township: 22-06100-011, $150,000.
Chicago Title Land Trust Company, trustee, Land Trust Company, trustee, Chicago Title Land Trust Company Tr134, and Land Trust Company Tr1347 to Alex Joseph Cox, Nicole Marie Cox, Jeff K Cox, trustee, Jeffrey K Cox, trustee, Lori L Cox, trustee, and Jl Tr1, three parcels in Whiterock Township: 18-03-300-003, 18-10-100001, 18-10-100-003, $3,000,000.
Mark D Gale and Debra J Gale to Mark D Gale, trustee, Debra J Gale, trustee, and Mdda Tr425, 3196 N. Blackhawk Road, Byron, and one parcel in Rockvale Township: 09-24-351-005, $0.
Pmv Real Estate Holdings LLC to Thomas H Champley, trustee, Janet Lou Champley, trustee, and J & T Family Tr418, 170 Parkview Drive, Oregon, $0.
Jeremy H Sachs and Erica A Sachs to
Jeremy H Sachs, trustee, Erica A Sachs, trustee, and Sachs Revocable Family Tr1, 3864 S. Center Road, Rochelle, $0.
Walter W Paul to Walter W Paul, trustee, and Walter W Paul General Tr, 11304 W IL Rte 72, Forreston, $0.
Scott P Miller and Mary F Miller to Mary F Miller, trustee, Mary F Miller Tr, and Scott P Miller, trustee, 9493 E. Scott Road, Stillman Valley, $0.
Source: Ogle County Recorder’s Office
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HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS ROUNDUP
Softball
Polo 12, South Beloit 4: Cam Jones had four hits and two RBIs and Bella Witkowski (one triple) had four RBIs. Cheyenna Wilkins pitched a complete game with 13 strikeouts and only one earned run allowed. Avalyn Henry was 2 for 2 with two doubles for the Marcos.
Byron 6, Dixon 4: Byron took control at home with four runs in the fourth inning as the Duchesses were held scoreless the last three innings. Bailey Tegeler led Dixon with two hits and Abby Hicks hit a two-run double.
Oregon 18, Rockford Lutheran 0 (4 inn.): The Hawks outhit the Crusaders 18-2 in the road win. Kaelin Shaffer had four hits, including three triples, and Madi -
son Shaffer had four RBIs for Oregon.
Lena-Winslow 10, Forreston 0: The Cardinals were shut out at home despite seven hits. The Panthers scored seven unearned runs.
Byron 12, Oregon 2: Byron took advantage of eight unearned runs. Kaelin Shaffer hit a solo home run for Oregon. Myla Draheim pitched a complete game for Oregon with five strikeouts, one walk and seven hits allowed.
Oregon 10, Warren-Stockton 0 (5 inn.): Isabelle Berg pitched a one-hitter with seven strikeouts and no walks in the home win.
Ella Dannhorn led the way offensively with two doubles and four RBIs.
Baseball
Marengo 10, Forreston 0 (6 inn.): The Cardinals were outhit 11-2 and used four pitchers in the home setback. Marengo
took a 7-0 lead with five runs in the third.
Oregon 8, Genoa-Kingston 1: The Hawks scored in five different innings in the road win as Jackson Messenger and Kade Girton (two RBIs) each had three hits. Logan Weems led Oregon with three RBIs and Bryce Becker pitched a complete game with 10 strikeouts.
Forreston 4, Galena 2: The Cardinals scored four runs in the fifth inning and held on for the road win despite six errors. Alec Shoonhoven had two RBIs, and Kendall Erdmann pitched three scoreless innings. Brendan Greenfield got the win after pitching four innings.
Oregon 8, Rockford Lutheran 3: Jackson Messenger was 3 for 3 with three RBIs in the road win. Nole Campos pitched 6⅔ innings with three runs allowed (none earned) to get the win.
Dunlap 8, Forreston 2: Kendal Erdmann
led Forreston with two doubles and one RBI in the road loss. The Cardinals were held to five hits and four walks.
Forreston 8, Milledgeville 0: Brendan Greenfield and Brady Gill each had two RBIs in Forreston’s home win. Greenfield got the win on the mound.
North Boone 18, Oregon 2 (4 inn.): Oregon was outhit 18-2 in the road loss after leading 2-0. North Boone scored 10 runs in the second inning to pull away.
Boys track and field
Forreston-Polo wins Milledgeville invite: Forreston-Polo tallied 136 points to finish ahead of runner-up Morrison (110). The Missiles (70) took fourth, Newman (58) was fifth and West Carroll (17) was seventh.
See ROUNDUP, page 14
Photos by Earleen Hinton
ABOVE: Oregon’s Brooke Halverson takes a high pitch as she bats against Stockton-Warren on May 10 at Oregon Park West. RIGHT: Oregon’s Arianna Hammer (23) and Rochelle’s Makayla Lara battle for control of the ball May 10 at Oregon Park West.
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGO N, ILLINOIS ROCKET MORTGAGE, LLC F/K/A QUICKEN LOANS, LLC, PLAINTIFF
vs. UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW AND LEGATEES OF ALMA P CAMPOS; CHRISTOPHER CAMPOS; WILLIAM BUTCHER AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIV E FOR ALMA P. CAMPOS, DECEASED; U NKNOWN OWN ERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS
NO. 2024FC43 Ju dg e John C. Redington
Address: 201 W. McConaug hy Avenue Rochelle, I L 61068
NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered i n the above cause on March 7, 2025, I, Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois, will on June 13, 2025 at the hour of 10:00 AM at the Ogle County Courthouse, 106 S. 5th Street, Oregon, IL 61061, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Ogle, State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT SIXTY (60) IN MAY SECOND ADDITION TO THE CITY OF ROCHELLE, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK H OF PLATS, PAGE 21, IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE OF OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, SITUATED IN OGLE COUNTY, STATE OF ILLINOIS COMMON ADDRESS: 201 W. McConaughy Avenue, Roche lle, IL 61068 P.I.N.: 24-24-201-003
The real estate is improved wi th a single family residence THE JUDGMENT AMOUNT WAS: $107,805.64
Sale terms: 25% down by certified funds; the balance, by certified funds, is due wit hin twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to qua lity or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "as is" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmat ion by the court.
Upon payme nt in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificat e of Sale, which will entitle the pur chaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmat ion of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Pla intiff makes no representations as to the condition of the property. Prospectiv e bidd ers are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.
Pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/15-1512, the amounts of a ny surplus bid will be held by the s heriff until a party obtains a Court Order for its distribution, or for 60 days following the date of the entry of the order confirming sale, at which time, in the absence of an order directing payment of the surplus, it may be automaticall y forfeited to the State wi thout further notice. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.
For information: E xamine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Johnson, Blumberg & Associat es, LLC, 30 N. LaSalle St., Suite 3650, Chica go, IL 60602, telephone 312541-9710. Please refer to file number IL 24 1065. She riff of Ogle County, Illinois Johnson, Blumberg & Associat es, LLC 30 N. LaSalle St., Suite 3650 Chicago, Illinois 60602 Email: ilpleadings@johnsonblumberg.com Ph. 312-541-9710 / Fax 312-541-9711
JB&A # IL 24 1065#JB&A # IL 24 1065
I3265560 Forreston Journal May 9, 16, 23, 2025
STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGL E COUNTY
THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION OF TH E STATE OF ILLINOIS, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE PEOPLE OF T HE STATE OF ILLINOIS, Plaintiff, v. MARCIA KLEVE AND BRIAN T. NOLTING, AS SUCCESSOR CO-TRUSTEES OF A TRUST AGREEMENT DATED JUNE 19, 1990 AND KNOWN AS THE SUSAN M. NOLTING DECLARATION OF TRUST DATED JUNE 19, 1990, AND UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIM ANTS, generally, Defendants. Case No. 202 5 ED 003 Condemnation Parcel 2092022 & TE Job No.R-92-009-20
JURY DEMA ND PUBLICATION NOTICE
The requisite Affidavit For Service By Publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you, Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants in this cause, that the Illinois Department of Transportation has filed its Complaint For Condemnation in the Circuit Court of the Fifiteenth Judicia l Circuit in Ogle County, Illinois, for condemnation pursuant to the eminent domain laws of the State of Illinois, of the lands and premises in the Compla int situated in Ogl e County, State of Illinois, to wit: Owner Marcia L. Kleve and Brian T Nolting, as Successor CoTrustees of a trust agreement dated June 19, 1990 and known as the Susan M. Nolting D eclaration of Trust dated June 19, 1990 Route FAP 316 (IL 26} & FAP 549 (IL 72) County Ogle Job No. R-92-009-20 Parcel No. 2092022 PIN No. 02-33-133009 Section (2,3,4)RS-7 & 115SW S tation 915+95 Station 916+61 That part of Lot 2 in Block 8 in the Original Town of Forreston, being a subdivision of part of the Northwest Quarte r of Section 33, Township 25 North, Range 8 East of the Fourth Principal Meridian, according to the plat thereof recorded November 10, 1854 in Book A of Misc., Page 112 in the Recorder's Office of Ogle County, Sta te of Illinois, with bearings and grid distances referenced to the Illinois State Plane Coordinate System, West Zone NAO 83 (2011 ADJ), with a combined factor of 0.99993535, described as follows: Beginning at the southeast corner of said Lot 2; thence South 89 degrees 12 minutes 46 seconds Wes t on the south line of said Lot 2, a distance of 3.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 51 minutes 59 seconds West , 66.58 feet to the north line of said Lot 2; thence Nor th 89 degrees 12 minutes 46 sec ond East on said north line, 3.00 feet to the northeast corner of said Lot 2; thence South 00 degrees 51 minutes 59 seconds East on the east line of said Lot 2, a distance of 66.58 feet to the Point of Beginning, containing 200 squar e feet, more or less (area based on ground distances).
Owner Marcia L. Kleve and Brian T. Nolting, as Successor Co-Trustee s of a trust agreement dated June 19, 1990 and known as the Susan M. Nolting D eclaration of Trust dated June 19, 1990 Route FAP 316 (IL 26} & FAP 549 (IL 72) County Ogle Job No. R-92-009-20 Parcel No 2092022 PIN No 02-33-133-009 Section (2,3,4) RS-7 & 115SW Station 915+95 Station 916+61 EASEMENT That part of Lot 2 in Block 8 in the Origi nal Town of Forreston, being a subdivision of part of the Northwest Quarte r of Section 33, Township 25 North, Range 8 East of the Fourth Principal Meridian, according to the plat thereof recorded November 10, 1854 in Book A of Misc., Page 112 in the Recorder's Office of Ogle County, Sta te of Illinois, with bearings and grid distances referenced to the Illinois State Plane Coordinate System, West Zone NAD 83 (2011 ADJ), with a combined factor of 0.99993535, described as follows: Commencing at the southeast corner of sai d Lot 2; thence South 89 degrees 12 minutes 46 seconds Wes t on the south line of said Lot 2, a distance of 3.00 feet to the Point of Beginning. From said Point of Beginni ng; thence continuing South 89 degrees 12 minutes 46 seconds West on said south line, 4.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 51 minutes 59 seconds West, 20.30 feet; thence South 89 degrees 08 minutes 01 second West, 4.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 51 minutes 59 s econds West, 46.29 feet to the north line of said Lot 2; thence North 89 degr ees 12 minutes 46 seconds East on said north line, 8.00 feet; thence South 00 degrees 51 minutes 59 seconds East, 66.58 feet to the Point of Beginning, containing 451 square feet, more or less (ar ea based on ground distances).
Summons was duly issued out of sai d court against you as provided by law and such cause is now pending. The aforesaid Complaint For Condemnation is for the ascertainment of the just compensation to be paid to the owner or owners for the impressmen t of a permanent easement as described in the Complaint for Condemnation upon the real property above-described as Parcels 2092022 and 2092022TE.
NOW THEREFORE, unless you, the above named defendants , file your appearance in this cause, in the office of the Clerk of the Ci rcuit Court of the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit of Ogle County, 106 S 5th Street, Oregon, Illinois, on or before the 2nd day of June, 2025, default may be entered against you at any ti me after that day, or the case may be tried at any time after said date, and a judgment entered in accord ance with the prayer of said Complaint.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said Court, April 16, 2025 Fifte enth Judicial Circuit, Ogle County, Illinois
Christopher J. Murd och (#6196537) Emry Murdoch LLC 2 N. Riverside Plaza, Suite 1850 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 235-4022 Chris.Murdoch@EmDoch.com 4/16/2025 8190-952929
