Goats just one of the perks on Ogle County Farm Stroll
By EARLEEN HINTON ehinton@shawmedia.com
Goats, apples and plenty of farm action were all on the menu at the Ogle County Farm Stroll on Sunday, Oct. 12.
The self-guided event was organized by the Illinois Extension and featured 10 Ogle County farms.
TOP RIGHT: Nigerian dwarf dairy goats check out the crowd at Ponto Ranch during the Ogle County Farm Stroll. Ponto Ranch is located on Blind Road, northeast of Chana, and owned and operated by Tim and Dede Ponto. ABOVE: A visitor to BerryView Orchard carries a bag of apples from the store during the Ogle County Farm Stroll on Sunday, Oct. 12.
Photos by Earleen Hinton
TOP LEFT: George and Olivia Creamean, ages 4 and 6, turn pine cones into Christmas ornaments with the help of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners Sara Pohl and Leslie Ciaccio when they visited Ponto Ranch during the Ogle County Farm Stroll with their family on Sunday, Oct. 12.
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGL E COUNTY, IL LINOIS
In the interest of: Charles Wallace III, a minor Case No: 2020 JA 2 NOTICE BY PUBL ICATION
in courtroom 202 at 106 South Fifth, Oregon, Illinois on November 4, 2025 at 8:45 a.m. or as soon thereafte r as this cause may be heard, an adjudicatory hearing will be held upon the Petition to have the child declared to be a ward of the court and for other relief under that act. The court has authority in this proceeding to take from you the custody and guardianship of the minor. If the Petition requests the termination of your parental rights and the appointment of a guardian with power to consent to adoption, you may lose all parental rights to the child Unless you appear you will not be entitled to further written notices or publication noti ces of the proce edings in this case, including the filing of an amended petition for a motion to terminate parental rights.
the filing of an amended petition for a motion to terminate parental rights.
Unless you appear at the heari ng and show cause against the petition, the allegations of the petition may stand admitted as against you and each of you, and an order for judgment entered
Dated this 7 day of October, 2025
all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as:
Hello Gorgeous
302 DN Franklin St Oregon, IL 61061
Dated: September 30, 2025.
s/Laura J. Cook
Laura J. Cook, Ogle County Clerk
Oct. 10, 17, 24, 2025
ting forth the names and post office address of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as:
Ceased Doi ng
Bu si ness As: JACOB WILLIAM COOK
c/o 3985 South Knoll Road
Rochelle, IL 61068
Dated: October 8, 2025.
was filed in the Ogle County Clerk's Office setting forth the names and post office address of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as:
Northern Illinois Local Food Collective 10961
Public Notice is hereby given that on September 25, 2025, a certificate was filed in the Ogle County Clerk's Office setting forth the names and post office address of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as:
SNOW REMOVAL BIDS
Oregon Fi re Protection District
Snow removal for locations at:
100 West Washington St., O regon IL -parkin g pad not un der construction 106 South First St., Oregon IL 101 Madison Street, Oregon, IL
parking areas; sidewal ks to be shoveled by hand; snow cleared around overhead doors, service entry doors, and walk-in doors.
s/Laura J. Cook
Kimberly A. Stahl Clerk of the Circuit Court By: Lisa Baker , Deputy Clerk
Publication Notice (Cea se Doing Busi ness)
N Baileyville Rd Baileyville, IL 61007
Xpress Auto Glass 451 Willis Ave Rochelle, IL 61068
Laura J. Cook, Ogle County Clerk Oct. 17, 2025
Dated: October 6, 2025.
Dated: September 25, 2025.
We are now taking bid s for snow removal for the upcoming season:
s/Laura J. Cook
s/Laura J. Cook
Unless you appear at the heari ng and show cause against the petition, the allegations of the petition may stand admitted as against you and each of you, and an order for judgment entered
Dated this 7 day of October, 2025
Oct. 17, 24, 31, 2025
As sumed Name
Publication Notice
Public Notice is hereby given that on September 30, 2025, a certificate was filed in the Ogle County Clerk's Office setting forth the names and post office address of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as:
Hello Gorgeous 302 DN Franklin St Oregon, IL 61061
Public Notice is hereby given that on October 08, 2025, a supplemental certificate of owne rship of business was fil ed in the Ogle County Clerk's Office setting forth the names and post office address of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as:
Ceased Doi ng
Bu si ness As: JACOB WILLIAM COOK
c/o 3985 South Knoll Road Rochelle, IL 61068
As sumed Name
Publication Notice
Public Notice is hereby given that on October 6, 2025, a certificate was filed in the Ogle County Clerk's Office setting forth the names and post office address of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as:
Laura J. Cook, Ogle County Clerk
Oct. 10, 17, 24, 2025
Laura J. Cook, Ogle County Clerk
Oct. 3, 10, 17, 2025
• Snow is to be removed after a snow fall of 2 (two) inches or more.
SNOW REMOVAL BIDS
Oregon Fi re Protection District
NOTICE OF SALE
of Property Owned by the Vi llage of Forreston and Invitation to Bid Thereon
Dated: October 8, 2025.
s/Laura J. Cook
Northern Illinois Local Food Collective 10961
N Baileyville Rd Baileyville, IL 61007
As sumed Name Publication Notice Public Notice is hereby given that on September 25, 2025, a certificate was filed in the Ogle County Clerk's Office setting forth the names and post office address of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as:
Snow removal for locations at: 100 West Washington St., O regon IL -parkin g pad not un der construction 106 South First St., Oregon IL 101 Madison Street, Oregon, IL
• Snow to be removed as soon as possible from all parking areas; sidewal ks to be shoveled by hand; snow cleared around overhead doors, service entry doors, and walk-in doors.
• Mech anical equipment attached to truck not to be us ed on sidewalks. Copy of your current l iabili ty i nsurance coverage must be provided. Bids mus t be in be fore Nov ember 12th, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. Bids are to be sent to: Oregon Fire Protection Dis trict 106 S First Street, Oregon, IL. 61061 Bids wil l be opened on November 12, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. Oct. 10 & 17, 2025
NOTICE OF SALE
• Mech anical equipment attached to truck not to be us ed on sidewalks.
of Property Owned by the Vi llage of Forreston and Invitation to Bid Thereon
Xpress Auto Glass 451 Willis Ave Rochelle, IL 61068
Dated: September 30, 2025.
s/Laura J. Cook
Laura J. Cook, Ogle County Clerk
Oct. 10, 17, 24, 2025
Kimberly A. Stahl Clerk of the Circuit Court By: Lisa Baker , Deputy Clerk
Oct. 17, 24, 31, 2025
To: Any and all unknown fathers, respondents, and to all whom it may concern, take notice that on July 8, 2025, a petition was filed under the Juvenile Court Act by ASA R Russo, in the Circuit Court of Ogle County entitled “In the interest of Charles Wallace III, a minor”, and that in courtroom 202 at 106 South Fifth, Oregon, Illinois on November 4, 2025 at 8:45 a.m. or as soon thereafte r as this cause may be heard, an adjudicatory hearing will be held upon the Petition to have the child declared to be a ward of the court and for other relief under that act. The court has authority in this proceeding to take from you the custody and guardianship of the minor. If the Petition requests the termination of your parental rights and the appointment of a guardian with power to consent to adoption, you may lose all parental rights to the child Unless you appear you will not be entitled to further written notices or publication noti ces of the proce edings in this case, including the filing of an amended petition for a motion to terminate parental rights. Unless you appear at the heari ng and show cause against the petition, the allegations of the petition may stand admitted as against you and each of you, and an order for judgment entered
Dated this 7 day of October, 2025
Kimberly
A. Stahl Clerk of the Circuit Court
By: Lisa Baker , Deputy Clerk
Oct. 17, 24, 31, 2025
We are now taking bid s for snow removal for the upcoming season:
Laura J. Cook, Ogle County Clerk Oct. 17, 2025
Dated: October 6, 2025.
s/Laura J. Cook
Laura J. Cook, Ogle County Clerk
Dated: September 25, 2025.
s/Laura J. Cook
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT the Boar d of Trustees of the Village of Forreston (the “Village”) will receive sealed bids for the purchase, under the successful bid, of the fee simple interest in the real property located at 412 S 2nd Ave., Forreston, Illinois , identified as PIN 02-33-178-008, and legally described as fol lows (the “Real Property”):
Lot 6 in Block 15 of the Original Town of Forreston, Ogle County, Illinois; according to the Plat thereof recorded November 10, 1854 in Miscellaneous Book A, page 112
Oct. 10, 17, 24, 2025
Laura J. Cook, Ogle County Clerk
Oct. 3, 10, 17, 2025
The Real Property is currently zoned Single Family Residence District (R-2) under the V illage's Zoning Ordinance and is currently vacant The successful bidder shall agree to accept the Real Property in “as-is” condition. The Village expre ssly disclaims any war ranties, express or implied, relating any way to the Real Property, including but not limited to any warranty relating to the environmental condition of the Real Property Bids for the purchase of the above described Real Property are hereby invited and will be received by the Village Clerk during business hours until 4:00 p.m. on October 20, 2025, for the bid opening on the date specified below. Said proposals shall be addre ssed to:
Village Board Village of Forreston c/o Village Clerk P.O . Box 206 102 N. Walnut Ave Forreston, Illinois 61030 and shall bear the legend “PROPOSAL - SALE OF REAL PROPERTY / 412 S 2nd AVE.” and the name and address of the bidder
All bids received will be publicly opened and read aloud at the regular meeting of the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Forreston at 7:00 p. m. on October 20, 2025, held at Village Hall, 301 N Wal nut Ave., Forreston, Illinois 61030.
Each bid shall be accompanied by a certified check or bank draft in the amount of ten perce nt (10%) of the bid price. Each bid shall also be accompanied by a written narrative describing the bidders proposal for the future use of the Real Property A formal real estat e contract shall be executed by the successful bidder at the time the highest qualified bid is accepted
A contract may be awarded to the highest bidder whose bid is found to be in the best interes t of the Village. The Village Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any informalities or irregularities in the bidding. The Village Board further reserves the right to review and study any and all bids and to make a contract award within 30 days after the bids have been opened.
A copy of the bidding documents, including a copy of the real estate contract the succe ssful bidder will be required to execute, may be obtained at the office of the Village Clerk. Village Clerk, Village of Forreston
3, 10, 17, 2025
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT the Boar d of Trustees of the Village of Forreston (the “Village”) will receive sealed bids for the purchase, under the successful bid, of the fee simple interest in the real prope rty locat ed at 402 W. White Oak Rd., Forreston, Illinois, identified as PIN 02-28-381-006, and legally descr ibed as follows (the “Real Property ”):
• Snow is to be removed after a snow fall of 2 (two) inches or more.
Copy of your current l iabili ty i nsurance coverage must be provided Bids mus t be in be fore Nov ember 12th, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. Bids are to be sent to:
Lot 6 and the east 10 feet of lot 5 in m. m. Ulfer's Subdivision of block 33, of the Illinois central railroad's second addition to the town of Forreston, according to the Plat thereof recorded in book g of plats, page 1 as document #240784; situated in the county of ogle and state of ill inois
• Snow to be removed as soon as possible from all parking areas; sidewal ks to be shoveled by hand; snow cleared around overhead doors, service entry doors, and walk-in doors.
Oregon Fire Protection Dis trict 106 S First Street, Oregon, IL. 61061 Bids wil l be opened on November 12, 2025 at 2:00 p.m.
Oct. 10 & 17, 2025
The Real Property is currently zoned Single Family Residentia l District (R-1) under the Village's Zoning Ord inance and is improved with a single-family residence and garage. The successful bidder shall agree to accept the Real Property in “as-is” condition The Village expressly disclaims any warranties, express or implied, relat ing in any way to the Real Property, including but not limited to any warranty relating to the environmental condition of the Real Property.
Bids for the purchase of the above described Real Property are hereby invited and will be received by the Village Clerk during business hours until 4:00 p.m. on October 20, 2025, for the bid opening on the date specified below. Said proposals shall be addre ssed to:
• Mech anical equipment attached to truck not to be us ed on sidewalks.
Copy of your current l iabili ty i nsurance coverage must be provided.
Bids mus t be in be fore Nov ember 12th, 2025 at 12:00 p.m.
Village Board Village of Forreston c/o Village Clerk P.O . Box 206 102 N. Walnut Ave Forreston, Illinois 61030 and shall bear the legend “PROPOSAL - SALE OF REAL PROPERTY / 402 W. WHITE OAK DR.” and the name and addre ss of the bidder
Bids are to be sent to: Oregon Fire Protection Dis trict 106 S First Street, Oregon, IL. 61061
All bids received will be publicly opened and read aloud at the regular meeting of the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Forreston at 7:00 p. m. on October 20, 2025, held at Village Hall, 301 N Wal nut Ave., Forreston, Illinois 61030.
Bids wil l be opened on November 12, 2025 at 2:00 p.m.
Oct. 10 & 17, 2025
Each bid shall be accompanied by a certified check or bank draft in the amount of ten perce nt (10%) of the bid price. Each bid shall also be accompanied by a written narrative describing the bidders proposal for the future use of the Real Property. A formal real estate contract shall be executed by the successful bidder at the time the highest qualified bid is accepted
A contract may be awarded to the highest bidder whose bid is found to be in the best interest of the Village. The Village Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any informalities or irregularities in the bidding. The Village Board further reserves the right to review and study any and all bids and to make a contract award within 30 days after the bids have been opened.
A copy of the bidding documents, including a copy of the real estate contract the succe ssful bidder will be required to execute, may be obtained at the office of the Village Clerk. Village Clerk, Village of Forreston
October 3, 10, 17, 2025
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
OG LE COUNTY - OREGON, I LL INOIS METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, PLAINTIFF VS. BRUCE K HOBSON, UNKNOWN OWNERS GENERALLY, AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS. DEFENDANTS CASE NO. 2025FC41
Property Address: 6986 Route 72 Stillman Valley, IL 61084
NOTICE FOR PUBLI CATION
The requisi te affida vit for publica tion having been filed, notice is hereby given to: Bruce K. Hobson and Unknown Owners, and Non Record Claimants, Defenda nts in the above-entitled action, that a Complaint for Foreclosure and Other Relief has been commenced in the Circuit Court of Ogle County, by said Plaint iff against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of certain mortgages conve yi ng the premises legally describe d as follows: PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTIO N 3, TOWNSHIP 24 NORTH, RANGE 11 EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO-WIT: BEGINNING AT A POINT OF INTERSECTION OF THE EAST LINE OF SAID QUARTER SECTION AND THE CENTER LINE OF STATE AID ROUTE 72, THE PLAT OF WHICH ROUTE IS RECORDED IN BOOK 5 OF PLATS ON PAGE 104 IN THE RECORDER`S OFFICE OF OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS; (SAID POINT OF INTERSECTION BEING 783.4 FEET NORTH OF THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER); THENCE NORTH ALONG THE EAST LINE OF AFORESAID QUARTER SECTION, A DISTANCE OF 295.35 FEET; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY PARALLEL WITH THE CENTER LINE OF AFORESAID ROUTE 72, A DISTANCE OF 150 FEET; THENCE SOUTH PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF SAID QUARTE R SECTION, A DISTANCE OF 295.35 FEET TO THE CENTER LINE OF SAID ROUTE 72; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY ALONG THE CENTER LINE OF SAID ROUTE 72, A DISTANCE OF 150 FEET TO TH E PLACE OF BEGINNING; (THE SOUTHERLY 45 FEET [A PERPENDICULAR DISTANCE OF CENTER LINE OF HIGHWAY] OF ABOVE DESCRIBED PREMISES ARE DEDICATED FOR HIGHWAY PURPOSES); SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF OGLE AND TH E STATE OF ILLINOIS. P.I .N.: 10-03-400-002
COMMON ADDRESS: 6986 Route 72, Stillman Valley, IL 61084
And which mortgages were made by Bruce K. Hobson, as Mortgagor(s); and given to Ameriques t Mortgage Company as Mortgagee; to wit: that certain "Mortgage" dated (a) 12/13/2002, and recorded as Document No.0218193, that Summons was duly issued out of said court against you as provided by law, and that the said Complaint is now pending for foreclosu re of said mortgages and for other relief
Now, therefore, unless you Bruce K. Hobson and Unknown Owners, and Non Record Claimants, file your Appearance and Answer to the Complaint in said action in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Ogle County, Chancery Division, on or b efore NOVEMBER 17, 2025, default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a judgment entered in accordance with the prayer for relief in said Complaint.
CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
Kluever Law Group, LLC
200 N. LaSalle St. Suite 1880 Chicago, IL 60601 312-236-0077 courtresults@klueverlawgroup.com Atty. No. 6275308
Firm Ca se#: SMS001572-25FC1 8190-958649
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ¬OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS
LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC , Plaintiff, vs. JEREMY GRAMENTO; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendant(s). CASE NO 2025FC8
Property Address: 503 E. Mason St. Polo, IL 61064 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE
Pub lic notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a judgment of said Court entered in the above-entitled cause on July 11, 2025, I, Sheriff Brian VanVickle of Ogle County, Illinois, will hold a sale on November 7, 2025, commenc ing at 10:00AM, Ogle County Sheriff's Office, 202 S 1st Street , Oregon, IL 61061, to sell to the highest bidder or bidders the following desc ribed real estate, or so much thereof as may be sufficient to satisfy said decree, to wit: PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 16, TOWNSHIP 23 NORTH, RANGE 8 EAST OF THE 4TH P.M ; OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE SOUTH LIN E OF MASON STREET, SAID POINT BEING A DISTANCE OF 110 FEET EAST OF THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF BLOCK 3 IN CUTT'S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF POLO; ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK A OF MISCELLANEOUS, PAGE 85; THENCE EAST, ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID MASON STREET, A DISTANCE OF 50 FEET; THENC E SOUTH, PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF PLEASANT STREET, A DISTANCE OF 150 FEET; THENCE WEST, PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF MASON STREET, A DISTANCE OF 50 FEET; THENCE NORTH, PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF PL EASANT STREET, A DISTANCE OF 150 FEET TO THE POI NT OF BEGINN ING.
Commonly known as: 503 E. Mason St. , Pol o, IL 61064 P.I.N.: 14-16-232-002
1st Lien Position; Single Family Residence; Judgment Amount $82,773.60
IN ACCORDANCE WITH 735 ILCS 5/15- 1507(c)(1)(H-1) AND (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9 (G)(5) , AND 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE PURCHASER OF THE PROPERTY OTHER THAN A MORTGAGEE, SHALL PAY THE A SSESSME NTS AND LEGAL FEES REQUIRED BY SUBSECTIONS (g)(1) AND (g)(4) OF SECTION 9 AND THE ASSESSMENTS AND COURT COSTS REQUIRED BY SUBSECTION (g-1) OF SECTION 18.5 OF THE ILLINOIS CONDOMINIUM PROPERTY ACT.
Terms of Sale: CASH - 10% down at th e time of sale and the balance due within 24 hours of the sale. All pay ments for the amount bid shall be in certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Ogle County.
The person to contact for information regarding this property is: Sales Department at Diaz Anselmo & Associat es, LLC, 1771 West Diehl Road, Suite 120, Naperville, IL 60563, (630) 453-6960. For bidding instructions, visit www.dallegal.com 24 hours prior to sa le This communicat ion is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
Diaz A nselmo & Associates, LLC 1771 West Diehl Road, Suite 120 Naperville, IL 60563 (630) 453-6960
midwestpleadings@da ll egal.com 8190-958325
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