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City officials sworn in POLO – Ogle County Chief Circuit Judge John “Ben” Roe gave the oath of office to Polo City Council members May 5. Sworn in were Mark Scholl, mayor; Tommy Bardell, Jim Busser and Rob Taylor, aldermen; Tamela Merdian, treasurer; and Sydney Bartelt, city clerk.
Water department to flush mains May 13-14
The Polo Public Works Department will be flushing water mains throughout the city Tuesday, May 13, and Wednesday, May 14. All areas of the city may have rusty water and low pressure on both days.
Entries sought for Polo Woman’s Garden Club’s Spring Flower Show
The Polo Woman’s Garden Club is sponsoring a Spring Flower Show from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 24, at the Polo Senior Center.
The event is not a contest. There are no entry fees or participation fees,” club member Judy Schmidt said.
“It will be, however, a fun opportunity
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Tot Time Tuesdays – 10 a.m. Tuesdays. For ages 0 to 3. Social time for the little ones and grown-ups, hands-on activities, arts and music and, of course, storytime and a snack.
Teen Advisory Board meeting – fourth Thursdays of the month. Next meeting is 5 p.m. May 22. Input program to brainstorm ideas, provide feedback about library services and find ways to help in the community. Pizza and games will be provided. This will be the
CHAMBER CHATTER
Upcoming events at the Polo Senior Center Art Workshop, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 21. Cost is $20. All supplies are included. Call the Polo Senior Center at 815-946-3818 to sign up for the workshop.
for gardeners to share arrangements of their homegrown spring flowers with others by exhibiting them for the afternoon,” Schmidt said.
To participate, arrangements should be brought to the senior center in a container of your choice between 9 and 10 a.m.
“Please identify what your spring plants
last meeting until September.
Adult Programs
Second Fridays – 1 p.m. May 9 at the Polo Senior Center. Book discussion will be “The Forbidden Garden” by Simon Parkin. June’s book discussion will be “The Women” by Kristin Hannah.
Third Thursdays: Book 2 Movie – 11 a.m. May 15 at the Polo Senior Center. Book discussion will be “A Beautiful Mind” by Sylvia Nasar. June’s book discussion will be “The Death and Life of Charlie St. Cloud”
are and why they are interesting or maybe unusual or special to you,” Schmidt said. “Entries will be exhibited until 3 p.m.”
For more information, call Jean at 815-946-3179, Pat at 815-994-3175 or Judy at 779-226-1900. – Shaw Local News Network
by Ben Sherwood.
Fourth Mondays – 1 p.m. May 19. Book discussion will be “Magic Hour” by Kristin Hannah. June’s book discussion will be “Fly Girl” by Ann Hood.
Genealogy Assistance
Genealogy Assistance is from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 17. Donna Baumann will be here to help with genealogy questions.
Yoga with Becka
6 to 7 p.m. April 23 in the downstairs children’s library area.
Polo Women’s Garden Club’s Buds-nBlooms Garden Show, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 24. Lunch will be available to buy with proceeds benefiting the Polo Senior Center. Get the word out
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Tamela Merdian is sworn in as Polo treasurer by Ogle County Chief Judge John “Ben” Roe on May 5.
Detective: Slain Mt. Morris man was shot multiple times after going to mom’s apartment to visit his dog
By EARLEEN HINTON ehinton@shawmedia.com
OREGON – A 25-year-old Mt. Morris man was visiting his mother’s apartment to see his dog April 21 when his stepfather fatally shot him, an Ogle County detective said.
Ogle County Detective Chad Gallick testified April 30 that autopsy results showed Cameron Pasley suffered four gunshot wounds to his torso, one to his abdomen and one to his hand before his death. Derek Swanlund, 44, is charged with three counts of first-degree murder and one misdemeanor weapons charge in connection with Pasley’s death.
Swanlund appeared in court April 30 for a preliminary hearing, escorted into a courtroom of the Ogle County Judicial Center wearing shackles and dressed in an orange jumpsuit issued to Ogle County Jail inmates.
Judge Anthony Peska ruled that probable cause existed to continue the case through the court system and remanded Swanlund to the jail, where he has been held since his arrest.
Swanlund pleaded not guilty to the charges and is scheduled to be in court again at 1 p.m. June 4.
Gallick testified that Swanlund, Pasley and Pasley’s mother were in the apartment on Ogle Avenue in Mt. Morris when Swanlund and Pasley’s mother began arguing.
“Cameron had a dog that he could not keep at his apartment, so his mom kept the dog and he had come to visit the dog,” Gallick said under questioning by Assistant State’s Attorney Melissa Voss.
Gallick said the mother told police that during the argument Swanlund began bumping her with his belly. She told police that Swanlund kept interrupting, so she retreated into another room, where her son was. Pasley then decided to leave.
“[Pasley] indicated he did not want to argue anymore, gave her a hug and exited the room,” Gallick said. “She heard some pops, saw some flashes, then she heard Cameron say [Swanlund] shot him.”
The mother called police at 4:59 p.m. and told the dispatcher that her husband had “shot her son,” Gallick testified.
When Mt. Morris police officer Cassie Rogers arrived at the apartment complex, a man working outside told her that
Derek M. Swanlund Cameron Pasley when he graduated from Oregon High School in 2018.
Swanlund was walking west on a city street carrying a gun. Rogers found Swanlund walking with the gun in his hand and recognized him as a clerk at the Shell gas station in town, according to testimony.
Rogers saw “what appeared to be blood” on Swanlund’s shoes when she approached him, Gallick said, adding that Swanlund was taken into custody without incident.
“[Swanlund} indicated there was an argument, it became physical, and he shot Cameron,” Gallick said, referring to Rogers’ police report.
Pasley was found on the landing of the staircase bleeding from his torso, with his mother trying to help him.
“She was rendering aid,” Gallick said of the mother’s actions as Ogle County Sgt. Ross Dillon entered the apartment. “She said Derek had shot him.”
Pasley was pronounced dead at OSF Saint Katharine Medical Center in Dixon after being transported from the scene by Mt. Morris emergency medical services.
Gallick said Swanlund had legally bought the 9mm Smith & Wesson gun in North Carolina and that it was kept in a box in the apartment. Gallick said Swanlund did not have a firearm owner’s identification card as required by Illinois law.
Gallick said police found splattered blood on a wall inside the apartment and bloody footprints near an exit door.
During a preliminary hearing, prosecutors present evidence and defense attorneys can cross-examine witnesses. The judge then decides if probable cause exists to continue.
Under cross-examination, Swanlund’s attorney, Assistant Public Defender Eric Morrow, asked Gallick whether he had interviewed witnesses himself or was just basing his testimony on police reports.
“I did not interview any witnesses
personally,” Gallick said. “I reviewed all the police reports.”
“My client wasn’t threatening in any way, correct?” Morrow said.
“Correct,” Gallick said.
Morrow then asked Gallick if any toxicology tests were done on Pasley during the April 22 autopsy and whether any cellphones were taken as part of the investigation.
Gallick said he did not know if any toxicology tests had been taken and Swanlund’s phone had yet to be examined.
Peska ruled that probable cause existed to continue the case. Swanlund pleaded not guilty to all charges and requested a jury trial – a normal procedure for felony criminal cases.
Peska remanded Swanlund to the Ogle County Jail, continuing Swanlund’s detention following an April 25 hearing.
At that detention hearing, Morrow argued that the court could place conditions on Swanlund and release him from
custody. He said Swanlund was originally from Belvidere and had no criminal history other than one misdemeanor charge for which he received and completed court supervision.
Morrow said Swanlund bought the gun legally when he lived in North Carolina and had lived in Mt. Morris for 10 years and had been consistently employed while residing there.
He argued that Swanlund could be released from custody with conditions that he have no contact with the victim’s family, wear an electronic monitoring device, be held in home detention at a relative’s home or even be ordered to stay out of Mt. Morris.
“I realize these are serious charges,” Morrow said. “But there are conditions that could be put in place for his release. He has led a law-abiding life. He was compliant with law enforcement and followed their commands.”
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Oregon man charged with arson to undergo mental health evaluation
No one injured in May 1 house fire
By EARLEEN HINTON ehinton@shawmedia.com
OREGON – A 23-year-old man accused of setting an Oregon home on fire May 1 will be evaluated by a court-appointed psychologist to determine if he is fit to stand trial.
Matthew L. Thoreson was charged May 2 with aggravated arson, a Class X felony, after a May 1 house fire at 805 S. Eighth St., Oregon.
According to court documents, Thoreson “knowingly damaged” the home when he set a fire while one or more people were inside.
Thoreson also is charged with residential arson, a Class 1 felony. He is accused of using fire to commit the arson in the home where an Oregon woman lived.
Thoreson has been held in the Ogle County Jail since his arrest. He appeared in court Monday, May 5, with his attorney Assistant Public Defender Eric Morrow for an arraignment.
Morrow asked Judge Russell Crull to approve a motion to have Thoreson evaluated by Jayne Braden, a forensic and clinical psychologist in Sycamore.
Morrow said he did not believe Thoreson has the ability to help with his defense and asked Crull for the court-appointed evaluation.
Morrow said he had spoken with Thoreson and had made his decision to seek the evaluation based on his client’s “statements and behaviors.”
In his motion, Morrow said he had a “bona fide doubt” as to Thoreson’s “fitness to stand trial or to plead” due to his “mental condition.”
“I would ask the court not to conduct a detention hearing today,” Morrow said.
Assistant State’s Attorney Matthew Leisten did not object to the continuance.
“I believe this is the right approach,” Leisten said.
During detention hearings, a judge determines whether to release a defen-
dant from custody as the case proceeds through the court system. Criteria used by judges to make that decision include the nature of the alleged offenses, whether the defendant’s release would pose a “clear and present danger” to the community or certain individuals and whether the defendant is considered to be a “flight risk” and likely will not appear again for scheduled court cases.
Morrow said the evaluation – paid for by Ogle County – would help the court decide Thoreson’s fitness to face the charges before any further proceedings are held.
Crull agreed and continued Thoreson’s detention while the evaluation is conducted. He estimated the evaluation could take 30 days and set Thoreson’s next court date for 1:30 p.m. June 23.
If the completed report is received sooner, an earlier court date could be set, Crull told Morrow and Leisten.
Class X felonies are punishable by six to 30 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections followed by 18 months of mandatory supervised release. Those convicted must serve 85% of the sentence and register as an arsonist.
The Class 1 felony charge is punish-
able by four to 15 years in prison, 12 months mandatory supervised release and arson registration.
Fire crews reported to the house fire at 12:24 p.m. The fire was extinguished at 12:36 p.m., Oregon Fire Chief Michael Knoup said.
The fire started in the basement on wooden shelves, Knoup said.
“The two occupants of the house were able to escape and exit the home prior to our arrival,” Knoup said. “We did rescue one dog and two cats from the residence. Everyone was OK.”
Knoup said other occupants of the home told firefighters the fire may have been set intentionally by a third occupant who already had left the scene.
“With that information, I investigated the origin of fire and found its location,” Knoup said. “At that time I ruled it possible arson and requested the Office of the State Fire Marshal to investigate. After their investigation was complete, they pursued the filing of charges of aggravated arson.”
Knoup emphasized the importance of having working smoke detectors and said the Oregon Fire District offers free smoke detector testing.
Feedback sought May 13 in Byron on regional transportation plans
ROCKFORD – Byron will host one of the open houses offered by the Region 1 Planning Council to get public feedback on three of the principal transportation planning documents.
The open houses are designed to seek feedback on the Metropolitan Transportation Plan, Transportation Improvement Plan and Human Services Transportation Plan.
The Ogle County open house is from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 13, at Byron City Hall, 232 W. Second St., Byron.
Members of the public can view the plans and give feedback through Engage R1, R1’s online public engagement page at the following links:
“Public input is essential to building a transportation system that truly reflects the needs and priorities of our community,” said Tim Verbeke, R1 Transportation principal. “Whether it’s long-range planning through the MTP, near-term projects in the TIP or improving access and mobility through the HSTP, every voice matters. The open house is an opportunity for residents to learn, ask questions and directly shape the future of transportation in our region.”
Participants will be able to speak with planners about plan details, ask questions, review full plan drafts and leave comments to be considered for incorporation in each plan’s final draft. The plans are required by the U.S. Department of Transportation to allocate funding for major metropolitan areas.
Public engagement has been consolidated to make more efficient use of the public’s time.
– Shaw Local News Network
Matthew Thoreson
Forreston-Polo takes second at Hawk Classic
By ANDY COLBERT
Shaw Local News Network correspondent
OREGON – With Class 1A sprint relay powers from Forreston-Polo, Lena-Winslow and Morrison entered at the Oregon Hall of Fame Hawk Classic, a mini state meet was expected. However, a short-handed Morrison team scratched out of the 800 and 1,600-meter relays and used a backup squad in the 400 relay.
Last year, the Mustangs won all three relays at the state meet and returned the bulk of those units, including star runner Brady Anderson, who is injured.
Forreston-Polo took advantage with second-place finishes in all three relays. Senior Noah Dewey anchored sophomore-laden groups in each race.
“My sophomore year, I was taught things by the seniors,” said Dewey, a five-time state relay medalist. “I’m trying to do the same thing with these sophomores. We have a lot of fast guys and I love the cooperation it takes, whether it’s Polo or Forreston runners.”
With sophomores Eli Ferris, Jonathan Milnes and Brody Schwartz joining Dewey, the quartet ran a 1:31.18 in the 800 relay, second to Woodstock North’s 1:31.04 and the fifth best time so far in 1A.
Schwarz, Milnes, Dewey and Hayden Vinnedge were close behind Lena-Winslow in the 400 relay, 43.37 to 43.88.
In the 1,600 relay, won by Byron with a 3:29, Ferris, Vinnedge, Schwarz and Dewey were next at 3:32.
Milledgeville-Eastland was close behind in third at 3:33, with Konner Johnson, Micah Toms-Smith, Adam Awender and Draven Zier. The same group was fourth in the 800 meters (1:33.50).
In team standings, Forreston-Polo finished second to Rochelle, 95-76. The Hubs were led by co-MVP Andrew Nuyen, who smashed the pole vault meet record.
Erik Lindahl of Erie-Prophetstown had the record at 14 feet, 9 inches, set in 2002. With a large crowd assembled around the pole vault pit and rhythmically clapping, the nationally ranked Nuyen cleared 16-6 and had a close attempt at 17-1.
Rochelle’s Jack Tilton (ranked No. 2 in Class 2A) won the high jump, but Forreston-Polo dominated the jumps.
Milnes, who had never tried long jumping until the week of the meet, surprised the field with a leap of 20-8 to claim first.
“My thought process was to throw my speed out and do the best I could,” said Milnes, who also took third in the high jump at 5-10.
Ferris was second in the high jump at 6 feet.
Senior Billy Lowry was first in the triple jump for Forreston-Polo with a mark of 41-4, done on his first attempt before the weather turned inclement and the meet was delayed because of lightning.
Hunter DeWall added a third in the discus with a toss of 140 feet for Forreston-Polo.
The top thrower at Lander-Loomis was Byron shot putter Sam Gentz, who cracked the 17-meter mark (55-9) for the first time. That effort stands as third best in 2A.
In the most competitive event of the meet, with six runners at 2:01 or lower, Wyatt Widolff of Newman and Daniel Gonzales of Oregon had PRs in attempting to chase down Evan White of Rockford Christian in the 800 meters. White held on to win in 1:57.68. Widolff was next at 1:58.28 and Gonzales 1:58.53.
For Gonzales, it was his first time under 2 minutes. The junior has Ian Hussung’s school record of 1:56.57 in his sights.
“I got tripped at 450 meters in and lost some momentum,” Gonzales said. “I used it as motivation and then on the last 150, I treated it like I was running downhill.”
Byron’s 1,600 relay of Hunter Haas, Liam Connell, Braden Dietrich and Dylan Springer capped the meet with a season-best time of 3:29.69. Earlier, Springer took second in the 400 with a time of 51.42.
Tigers distance standout Tim Starwalt was second in the 1,600 run, losing a close race to Blake Lindberg of Rockford Christian, 4:36.05-4:36.76.
In the 21-team field, Byron was seventh with 54 points. Milledgeville-Eastland tied Morrison for 11th with 27 points. Oregon was 13th with 24, followed by Newman with 19 and Erie-Prophetstown with 18.
Earleen Hinton
Forreston’s Jonathan Milnes reacts after winning the long jump at the Hall of Fame Hawk Classic on May 2 at the Landers-Loomis Field in Oregon.
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OG LE COUNTY - OREGO N, ILL INOIS 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. Redin gton
Address: 201 W. McConaug hy Avenu e 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: COMMON ADDRESS: 201 W McConaughy Ave nue, Rochelle, IL 61 068 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 Pla intiff 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 Certificate 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 condit ion 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 any 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
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I3265560 Forres ton Journal May 9, 16, 23, 2025
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGL E, STATE OF ILLINOIS AVEN FINANCIAL, Plaintiff(s), vs. ROBERT TURNER A/K /A ROBERT L. TURNER A/K/A ROBERT LEWIS TURNER, GOODLEA P, LLC, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD C LAIMANTS, Defendant(s). Case No. 25 FC 7 PUBL ICATION NOTICE
The requisite Affidavit for Publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you: ROBERT TURN ER A/K/A ROBERT L TURNER A/K/A ROBERT LEWIS TURNER, NONRECORD CLAIMANTS and UNKNOWN OWNERS, Defendants in the above entitled suit, that said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of Ogle County, Chancery Division, by the said Plaintiff, against you and other Defendants, praying for foreclosure of a certain Real Estate Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: LOTS 7, 8, 9, 10 IN BLOCK 16 OF THE ORIGINAL TOWN OF GRAND DETOUR , OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS; ACCORDING TO THE PLAT OF GRAND DETOUR AND ITS ADDITIONS RECORDED SEPTEMBER 12, 185 9 IN MISCELLANEOUS BOOK B, PAGE 160 AS DOCUMENT NO. 22070. Tax Number: 21-13-107-002
common ly known as 8083 GREEN ST, DIXON IL,61021; and which said Real Estate Mortgage was made by ROBERT TURNER A/K/A ROBERT L. TURNER A/K/A ROBERT LEWIS TURNER, and recorded in the Office of the Ogle County Recorder as Document Numbe r 202301235 AND UNDER AMENDME NT TO DEED OF TRUST RECORDED AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 202305072; that Summons was duly issued out of the said Court against you as provided by law, and that the said suit is now pending.
Now, therefore, unless you, the said named Defendant, file your answer to the Complaint in the said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the office of the Circuit Court of Ogle County, located at 106 SOUTH FIFTH STREET, 300, OREGON, IL 61061, on or before May 27, 2025, default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a judgmen t entered in accordance with the prayer of said Complaint
LAW OFFICES OF IRA T. NEVEL, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OG LE COUNTY - OREGO N, ILL INOIS 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. Redin gton
Address: 201 W. McConaug hy Avenu e 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
Th e OregonNas hua Township
Monthl y meetin g dates for the 2025-2026 years are as fol lows :
May 14th
June 11th
July 9th
August 13th
September 10th
October 8th
November 12th
December 10th
January 14th, 2026
February 11th, 2026
March 11th, 2026
April 7, 2026 is the Regular
Monthly and Annual Town Meeting
All the meet ings are on the secon d Wednesday of the month and start at 6:30 p.m except if a meeting falls on a holiday, then the meeting will be held on the Tuesday prior to the original date, at the Oregon-Nashua Township Building, 107 North Etnyre Avenue. April monthly meeting wi ll be held the same day as the annual town meeting
The 2026 Annual Oregon/Nashua Town Meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.
May 9, 2025
PUBLIC NOTICE
There will be a meeting of the Ogle County Farmland Assessment Review Committee on Monday, May 19, 2025 at 10:00am in the Historic Courthouse Room 319, Oregon Illinois. The committee will discuss the Illinois Department of Revenue's Proposed 2026 farmland assessments, and hold a public hearing to review and adopt the values for Ogle County. The proposed 2026 farmland assessments are 10% above the 2025 value s. This meeting is held pursuant to the Illinois Prope rty Tax Code (35ILCS200/10-120) and is open to the public.
Respectfully submitted,
Tricia Black, Chief County Assessment Officer
May 9, 2025
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIF TTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
OG LE COUNT Y, ILLINOIS ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPO RTATION, Plaintiff vs. JONATHAN TAYLOR, et al Defendant
Case Number 20 25ED000002 PUBLICATION NOTICE
NOTICE IS GIVEN YOU, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS defendants, that this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, asking for judgment as to the determination of just compensation for c erta in real property legally described in Exhibit A:
Owner:· Jonathan Taylor Route: FAP 316 (IL 26) & FAP 549 (IL 72) County: Ogle
Secti on: (2,3,4)RS-7 & 115SW Station: 903+12 Station: 903+36
EASEMENT That part of Lot 1 in Block 17 in the Original Town of Forreston, being a subdivision of part of the Northwe st Quarter 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, Slate 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 northeast comer of said Lot 1; thence South 00 degr ees 51 minutes 59 seconds East on the east line of said Lot 1, a distance of 23.91 fee thence South 89 degrees 08 minutes 01 second West, 2.00 feet ; thence North 19 degrees 18 minutes 05 seconds West, 15.81 feet; thence North 00 degrees 51 minutes 59 s econds West, 8.91 feet to the north line of said lot 1; thence North 89 degrees 05 minutes 12 seconds East on said north line, 7.00 feet to the Point of Beginning, contai ning 130 square feel, more or less (area based on ground distances) and for other relief. (See attached legal description if applicable)
UNLESS YOU file your appearance in this case in the office of the Ogle Country Clerk of Court, Ogle County Courthous e, 106 South 5th Street, Oregon, IL 61061, on or before JUNE 2, 2025, A JUDGMENT OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THE COMPLAINT. Witness: 4/25/2025 By: Kimberly A. Stahl Clerk of the Circuit Court Pla intiff's Attorney: Julie Beyers Attorney for Plaintiff 100 N. LaSa lle Street, Suite 1410Chi cago, IL 60602 (217) 422-1719 JulieBeyers@hsbattys.com 8190-952959 May 2, 9, 16, 2025 952959
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 PUBL ICATION 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
