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PINE CREEK NEWS

By KAREN MERLAK

While the earth may be thirsting for rain, our hearts are overflowing with love from God. We know fully that we are in His care. For the blessings of sunshine and for the rain, we give God our thanks. This is His day and we will rejoice for it.

This morning in church, we were greeted by Elizabeth Eliott. Pastor Suzanne Hall Stout shared her message of the morning. Sheryl Hopkins opened our service as our worship leader. Our pianist this week was Maggie Henning. We are blessed with many talented friends.

On Tuesday evening, I attended the regular meeting for our PEO Chapter DW at the home of Kathy and Brent Scholl. Our social committee prepared a salad dinner for the sisters. Vice president Beth Wiegmann gave her report of the Illinois State Convention.

We had a wonderful evening catching up with one another. After having dinner outside on the deck, we were moved inside when light rain started to fall. Joining us from Pine Creek were Lisa Coffman, Beverly Coffman, Maggie Henning, Vicki Hay, Judy Nettz and Betty Hare.

This past weekend was the Polo Town

and Country Days festival. Many families attended the fireworks at the start of the weekend and a parade at the end. A group from our church volunteered to help with the kids’ day activities. We had beautiful weather for the free event.

I joined the group from our church that included Deb Ohlwine, Pastor Suzanne, Judy Riffle, Elizabeth Eliott and Ellen Hopkins. It was especially nice for me to see some of my students from Forreston taking part in the games.

This past Saturday afternoon the Polo High School Class of 1988 gathered for our 35th class reunion. We started with a tour of the high school to see the many updates to the building. Later in the afternoon, we met in Polo to catch up with one another.

It was great to see everyone and hear how our lives have changed. Classmate Polli Livingston Toms made the arrangements for the event. She took time to remember the many friends we have lost over the years. It was a wonderful time to visit and remember our younger days.

It has been a few weeks since I have been able to talk with my kids. Clint and I finally connected by phone. He was telling me about his new job as an electrician’s apprentice and the many chal -

lenges that come with it.

He plans to attend classes in the fall and hopes to continue working with this company. However, just a couple of weeks in, he almost changed his mind. When we start something new, it can come with unexpected challenges.

When we accept Jesus as a guide for our life, it can be hard to listen and follow His way. We may falter when we face unexpected challenges. If we put our focus on Jesus and the eternal life that has been promised, we can overcome any struggles that may come our way.

In Clint’s situation, he had his doubts about the decision to take this job. Once he focused on the possibilities for a future, he started to see all the good things about the job, his team and the life he is building. Changing our focus helps us to see our path in a better light.

I hope to see you next Sunday morning in person at our church in the country or online on our Facebook page. We hope you will join us for a time of worship, praise and prayer. We gladly welcome you and your family.

• Karen Merlak lives in Polo and is a member of the Pine Creek Christian Church.

Photo provided by Jeff Short

The Polo Lions met June 6 at the White Pines Lodge. The 2023-24 officers inducted were President Greg Cross, First Vice President Nate White, Second Vice President Keith Chesnut, Third Vice President Larry Loomis, Secretary Margaret Tyne, Treasurer Jeff Short, Second Year Directors Ryan Shetler and Jon Mandrell, First Year Directors Cynthia and James Reynolds, Tail Twisters Mark Bocker, Mark Ebert and Tom Suits, Lion Tamers Winton Bocker and Aaron Miller, LCIF Ron Chamberlain, Bulletin Editor Randy Ocken and Web/Media Jeff Short. Past District Governor Steve Boettger was a guest of the club and inducted the officers. The new officers will take over July 1. Pictured are some of the new Polo Lions officers.

More motions about text messages in double-murder case

Duane Meyer, 41, is charged with killing his ex-wife and 3-year-old son

By EARLEEN HINTON ehinton@shawmedia.com

OREGON – An Ogle County judge heard more arguments Thursday from defense attorneys for a Stillman Valley man charged with killing his ex-wife and their 3-year-old son in 2016.

Duane Meyer, 41, of Stillman Valley is charged with four counts of first-degree murder, two counts of aggravated arson and one count of concealment of a homicidal death in connection with the Oct. 19, 2016, Byron house fire in which Margaret “Maggie” (Rosko) Meyer, 31, was found dead and their son, Amos Meyer, died.

During the June 15 hearing, defense attorney Christopher DeRango, of Rockford, again asked Ogle County Judge John “Ben” Roe to keep some information gathered by the prosecution from being presented to a jury,

arguing it was “irrelevant” or would be “prejudicial” to his client.

In January, DeRango entered 21 motions in limine and asked that they be sealed prior to debate in open court.

Motions in limine, when attorneys seek to exclude certain evidence from being presented to a jury, commonly are argued before a trial begins, allowing evidentiary questions to be decided by the judge.

DeRango and his co-counsel, Pat -

rick Moore, presented their exclusion arguments while Assistant Ogle County State’s Attorney Matthew Leisten made counter arguments.

Some of the motions made in this case pertain to crime scene photos, autopsy photos, internet searches, cellphone photos and text messages between Meyer and others, as well as comments made to police officers during the investigation.

During a May motion hearing,

DeRango argued that some comments made to police were hearsay and not admissible. He characterized some as “dubious” and “prejudicial” to his client and said some were taken out of context and should not be allowed as evidence.

Leisten argued that the evidence was relevant and, based on case law, should be allowed.

Roe took all the arguments under advisement and said he would rule on the motions at Meyer’s next hearing, which is set for 1:30 p.m. July 14.

He granted DeRango’s request that all the motions remain sealed.

Maggie Meyer, a teacher at the Chana Education Center, filed for divorce in 2014 and it was finalized in September 2016, court records show.

The May 4 hearing was one of several since the murder charges were filed in October 2019.

In November 2022, Roe ruled that Duane Meyer’s cellphone records would be allowed as evidence at the trial.

Meyer remains in the Ogle County Correctional Center on a $10 million bond.

Dust, lots of dirt, a steep hill ... no big deal for RRRMC riders

The dust was flying Sunday at the annual Rock River Riders Motorcycle Club’s Father’s Day Hillclimb. Riders from across the region took their best shots at climbing “the hill” on their motorcycles with a variety of class divisions. Footage and the time spent to make it all the way to the top determined the winners of each division.

During intermission, spectators got a chance to climb the hill, which stands more than 100 feet tall.

Alex Humphrey of Dixon was one of the “scramblers” who made it to the top, but had to navigate his way

down the hill.

Midway in his descent, his hat flipped off and he tilted, but never fell, making it to the bottom unscathed.

“It’s pretty steep,” he said, resting under a pop-up tent in the viewing area. “My ankle felt a little weird when I landed, but it’s OK. Are they going to let people climb it again?”

The crowd-climbing respite was offered during the event’s intermission, before the bigger classes of bikes took center stage.

The RRRMC was founded in 1935 and is located across from the main

entrance to White Pines State Park, 6719 West Pines Road, between Oregon and Polo.

The club is known for its hill climb event, held just to the west of what once was the Pines Drive-In Theater. When the theater closed, the club purchased the land.

The club’s next event will be a Hill Climb/ Bike Show on Sunday, July 16. That event runs from noon to 8 p.m.

For information on the Rock River Riders Motorcycle Club and the upcoming event, visit www.rrrmc. org.

Duane Meyer Maggie (Rosko) Meyer and Amos Meyer

ABOVE: Matt Kopetko makes his way to the top of the hill at the Rock River Riders Motorcycle Club’s Father’s Day Hillclimb on Sunday, June 18. FAR LEFT: Billy Herr of Des Moines, Iowa, heads to the top of the hill. LEFT: Anyone could try climbing the 100-foot hill during intermission.

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The mystery of Buffalo Brook continues

Recently, I had to pull out all the creamery stuff again to add the latest find – the milk bottle from W. H. Shank Park Dairy, which opened in 1929. The bottle was found in a wall at Lyle Grobe’s house when they were doing some remodeling. So I added that dairy to our list.

After I had written years ago about Buffalo Brook Butter, people have been questioning me about the Buffalo Brook that ran around Polo above ground in the early years that now seems to be running underground past my house on the way to Buffalo Creek. So Linda and I pulled out all the old stories from the past.

Russell Scholl told me stories that in the 1880s the Burlington Railroad went through the north part of town. They found this little brook that started from a spring that ran around Polo. They had even made little bridges for it to run under different places in Polo. In later years, when the city was digging for something, they would run across one of those bridges.

Russell thought the brook came to

Obendorf

Colden Street and then ran west to Buffalo Creek.

John Cunningham told a different story. He said it ran down to Webster Street and then turned west. It ran between the Brethren church and Ivan Livingston’s house to a marshy area that had not been developed.

It was above ground and there were many little bridges that accommodated this little bubbling brook. There are pictures taken on Franklin Street of bridges that the brook ran under. Eventually, the marshy area was filled in and developed.

When the railroad was put through in 1890, they redirected Buffalo Brook to the other side of the tracks north of town where it emptied into Buffalo Creek. They thought it was solved, but it appears to have gone deep underground.

Russell went on to tell about the

time when Kroger Store was sold. The Polo Fire Department is now where the store had been located.

Several Polo businessmen bought the old Kroger Store. They were in the basement when they discovered a door with steps going downward. Upon investigation, they discovered a little room, very cold with a little brook running through it. It had shelves on one side for storage.

They were told that was Buffalo Brook. Russell said the little room would have made a great place for the storage of apples, carrots and potatoes.

In 1981 when the city was digging, it found no evidence of an underground stream. In 2015 when I was writing about the making and naming of Buffalo Brook Butter, Bob Karrow said to me, “Betty, I can show you Buffalo Brook.” He took me to a building in the fire department area and we went down to the basement and opened another door and went down further to a little room that was very cold. There was a platform and this little stream ran along the platform. It came from under one wall and disap-

peared under another wall.

Bob said, “This is Buffalo Brook.” He said the brook goes along Colden Street and west to Buffalo Creek. I saw it with my own eyes and know exactly what Russell was talking about in the basement of the Kroger Store.

When we moved to Colden Street, we had a sump pump that ran continually. When we put in the new driveway and Jim Ports was digging down, they hit wet dirt and were dumbfounded. Kenneth had me go out and explain that Buffalo Brook runs along the edge of my street.

Jim had to dig out the wet dirt and fill it with rock before they could pour cement.

It will be interesting to see when all of our roadwork is finished how Buffalo Brook reacts. I know it is there and much depends on the water table and how much rain we have.

Right now all is calm and my sump pump is not even running.

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

Pamphlet outlines portion of Frank O. Lowden’s life

By OTTO DICK

The following information is from a pamphlet published by friends of Frank Lowden. No information on who they were.

Frank O. Lowden, governor of Illinois, 1917-1921

Born Jan. 26, 1861, Sunrise, Minnesota

Moved to Hardin County, Iowa, 1868

Taught school from age 15 to 20 Valedictorian ’85 class, Iowa State University

Law clerk, Dexter, Herrick & Allen, Chicago

President of Alumni Association and trustee at Northwestern University for several years.

Trustee at University of Chicago and Knox College, Galesburg, several years.

1896 – April 29, married Miss Florence Pullman, daughter of George M. Pullman. Had four children, one son and three daughters.

1898 – Formed law partnership, Lowden, Estabrook & Davis. Mr. Lowden’s practice was extensive and varied. He was one of the most successful trial lawyers in Chicago. He was an able counselor and a convincing speaker. He occupied the chair of Fed-

eral Jurisprudence in Northwestern Law School. Lowden Hall was named after him for his services. Elected lieutenant colonel, First Regiment, Illinois National Guard.

1900 – Delegate to Republican National Convention.

1904 – Candidate for Republican nomination for governor. Defeated by combination of Yates-Deneen forces on

79th ballot on which Mr. Deneen was nominated.

1904-1912 – Republican national committeeman for Illinois and member of executive body of national committee.

1906 – Member of Congress from the 13th district until March, 1911. Voluntarily retired.

1900 – Purchased Hemenway Farm, now Sinnissippi Farm, on Rock River

near Oregon. Devoted 15 years to development of farm along practical lines, dairying, livestock breeding, general farming and tree culture.

1916 – Elected governor of Illinois.

1917 – Inaugurated governor, Jan 8.

• Otto Dick is a retired teacher and has researched Ogle County history for several years.

This newspaper announced the wedding of Frank Lowden and Florence Pullman.

Photos provided by Otto Dick Frank O. Lowden

Mason Street residents hold their own in epic Town & Country Days Parade water battle

By EARLEEN HINTON ehinton@shawmedia.com

POLO – Brian Dimmig and Billie Quacho were more than ready when a particular youth baseball float turned onto their street during the Town & Country Days Parade on Sunday afternoon.

Quacho launched the first offensive, using her garden hose to beat back the players’ volleys of water from their position on the hayrack. Some even had super-soakers.

“They get us every year, so this year I fought back,” she said laughing. “It used to be just water balloons and now they have those big water soakers.”

Quacho, who recognized some of the kids from her day care classes, deftly aimed her green garden hose and jet sprayer at the players as they laughed and scrambled for better shots at their target.

Although taking a soaking herself, she managed to keep the baseball shooters at bay.

Next up was Dimmig, just a few blocks west of Quacho. He also was ready.

“I’ve fought back for about the last seven years,” he said. “It looks like they have upgraded again. Last year it was just squirt guns.”

Armed with two water guns in each hand, Dimmig stepped from his terrace and fired a steady stream at the moving target. The kids, in return, poured all they had on him.

“This is the first year where he really got soaked,” said his wife, Jennifer Dimmig, who sat comfortably dry in her lawn chair. “I don’t want to get wet.”

Brian Dimmig does not mind being the target. In fact, he relishes it.

“I keep this corner safe because they concentrate on me,” he quipped.

“It’s just what I do.”

His aqua armory consisted of a couple of gallons of water for refilling purposes.

“I usually go through about a gallon and half of water and that’s after I start with two loaded water pistols,” he said.

What about next year?

“I think I will have a cooler of ice water ready,” he said ominously with a slight grin.

Photos by Earleen Hinton/Shaw Media

Billie Quacho of Polo uses her garden hose to spray water back at the kids on one of the Polo Youth Baseball floats during the Town & Country Days Parade on Sunday, June 18.

Brian Dimmig of Polo sprays water back at the kids on one of the Polo Youth Baseball floats during the Town & Country Days Parade on Sunday, June 18.

Members of the Polo Area Community Theater troupe wave to the crowd as they ride on their float advertising their next production “The Jungle Book.”

Lily Wetzell, 13, of Walnut rides Anna, a Norwegian Fjord, as Adam, her 10-week-old colt, walks by her side.

Wetzell, Anna and Adam rode in the parade as part of the Jordan Creek Farm entry.

Burkardts to mark 65th anniversary on June 28

William and Beverly Burkardt of Polo will celebrate their 65th anniversary on June 28 with a family dinner.

Bill Burkardt and Beverly Bonnell were married on June 28, 1958, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in Sublette.

They owned and operated Burkardt’s LP Gas in Polo beginning in 1982 until they sold their business in 2017. They also owned and operated Edgewood Golf Club from 2008 until it closed in 2016.

They are the parents of Pamela (Ronald) Ballard of Forreston, Patricia (Tim Witmer) Brewer and Paula (Michael) Faivre, both of Polo, and Penny Burkardt of Dixon.

They have 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Cards may be sent to 10569 W. Eagle Court, Polo, IL 61064.

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!

Chris and Ann Martin to mark 60 years of marriage

Chris and Ann (Daves) Martin will be celebrating 60 years of marriage on July 3.

The couple were married at the Oregon United Methodist Church. To celebrate their 60 years of marriage, their sons, Christopher (Tara) of Byron, Curtis (Ceci) of Reno, Nevada, and Zack (Daphne) of Encino, California, are sponsoring an open house from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 2, at the Oregon Church of God located at 860 W. Oregon Trail Road.

The family asks that there be no gifts beyond your presence. Anyone wanting to send the couple a card may mail it to their home address:1823 N. Sauk Trail, Oregon, IL 61061.

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Photo provided by Paula Faivre

William and Beverly Burkardt of Polo will celebrate their 65th anniversary on June 28

Photo provided by Chris Martin

This picture of Chris and Ann was taken at Oregon Park West in front of the Solar Reef, a 2009 sculpture by Andrew Langoussis. The sculpture represents the sun, the source of all energy, and through it can be seen the Ogle County Courthouse and the city of Oregon.

Photo provided by Jean Hoff, Oregon Lions Club Oregon Lion Steve Pennock presented Oregon Lions scholarships to two Oregon High School graduating seniors during the Oregon High School Awards Night at the Rock River Center. The recipients of these awards are Kendra Ehrler and Grace Eisenrich. Congratulations to both young women. From left are Grace Eisenrich, Oregon Lion Steve Pennock and Kendra Ehrler.

Photo provided by Jean Hoff, Oregon Lions Club

The Oregon Lions Club held a dessert auction during its general meeting May 11 at the VFW in Oregon. Oregon Lions brought in tasty treats that were auctioned by Oregon Lion James Brown. Oregon Lion Karen Brown and Oregon Lion James Brown hold a lemon meringue pie baked by Lion Mary Jo Moser.

Oregon Woman’s Club honors Fran Strouse

Surprise luncheon held to celebrate 25 years of service

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OREGON – The Sunrise III restaurant in Oregon was the scene for a surprise luncheon for Oregon Wom -

an’s Club member Fran Strouse to celebrate her 25 years of service to the GFWC Oregon Woman’s Club.

Strouse received her 25-year pin, which is awarded by the Illinois General Federation of Women’s Clubs. During her 25 years of service, she served as the Oregon Woman’s Club president for 10 years and also was

Patricia Plachno graduates

from Augustana College

By EARLEEN HINTON ehinton@shawmedia.com

Patricia Plachno of Polo graduated cum laude May 27 from Augustana College in Rock Island with a degree in communication sciences and disorders with minors in English and creative writing.

She is the daughter of Larry and Nancy Plachno of Polo. She attended Polo schools and graduated from Polo Community High School in 2019, ranking third in her class.

While at Augustana, Patricia served as president of the Multicultural Dance Troupe and was an officer of the Chi Omega Gamma Sorority, the Asian Student Organization and the Filipino Student Organization. She was a reading/writing peer tutor, a linguistics and communication sciences and disorders tutor, the lead of the Diversity Task Force and served as the marketing director and graphic design head for the Office of Student Life. She plans to continue on with graduate studies in her specialty.

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active in the GFWC District 13 organization.

“Fran has been a shining example of leadership and service to our organization for many years and has been a great friend to her fellow members. It is a privilege to work with her, “ said Nancy Bartels, club vice president.

Fran Strouse

Patricia Plachno of Polo graduated cum laude May 27 from Augustana College in Rock Island with a degree in communication sciences and disorders with minors in English and creative writing.

Photo provided by Larry Plachno

Plaza construction underway at Black Hawk Statue

By EARLEEN HINTON ehinton@shawmedia.com

OREGON – Work has started on the new plaza around the Black Hawk Statue.

Workers from O’Brien Civil Works, Mt. Morris, began laying the large “dry wall” stones around the base of the iconic statue last week – three years after the project’s initial conception.

Jake Meyers, Matt Ewald and Troy O’Brien of O’Brien Civil Works Inc. in Mt. Morris were busy measuring and examining the large stones before carrying the 40-plus pound beasts to the base of the Lorado Taft creation.

Oregon citizens, under the direction of an Illinois Department of Natural Resources landscape architect, brainstormed the idea for the plaza area in 2019 advocating for a new landscaping scheme which included native plants and a more “user-friendly” atmosphere.

Time and weather has prompted numerous repairs to the 113-year-old concrete statue with its last restoration being completed in 2020.

The 125-foot statue was created by Chicago sculptor Lorado Taft in 1910 as a tribute to Native Americans. It is situated in Lowden State Park on a high bluff overlooking the Rock River. It was unveiled in 1911.

Attempts to reach the IDNR for additional information on the landscaping project were unsuccessful.

ABOVE: Jake Meyers, Troy O’Brien and Matt Ewald of O’Brien Civil Works Inc. in Mt. Morris have started laying the “dry wall” stones around the Black Hawk Statue at Lowden State Park. LEFT: Meyers carries a heavy stone to Ewald. The work is being done to create a new plaza area around the historic statue.

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EDWARD C. GIESE

Born: January 24, 1943

Died: June 13, 2023

Edward C. Giese, “Goose,” passed away at the age of 80 on June 13, 2023, at home surrounded by family.

Ed was born on January 24, 1943, “on a nudist farm in Tennessee” as he loved to tell people, or Dixon, Illinois to Edward Sr and Margaret (Pabst) Giese. He farmed as young man, and built a career as a master brick and stonemason

Home invasion charges filed

abundant, if only those walls could talk. His passions were gardening and tractors. You were always sent home with something from asparagus to sauerkraut or his ever-famous horseradish. He restored several tractors, his pride being the John Deere 720 and John Deere 70 Diesel. He loved taking his boat and going to the river for a day of fishing, always with one of his dogs in tow.

Ed will be deeply missed by his children, Mark Giese, Marlene Giese, Carl Giese, Carrie (Chris) Layman and Eric (Bree) Giese and his 2 dogs Toby (TT) and Sis; 14 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; his sisters Sharon Black and Barb Ackley; many nieces and nephews; and numerous special friends (you

By ALEXA ZOELLNER azoellner@shawmedia.com

A 28-year-old man Rochelle has been charged with a February home invasion which, police allege, he was committing when a resident shot him.

Zachary T. Johnson was arrested on June 8 for criminal trespass to residence, a Class 4 felony, and two counts of aggravated battery to a person 60 years of age or older, both Class 3 felonies, according to Ogle County Circuit Court charging documents.

Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle said deputies responded to a residence in the 9000 block of East Fowler Road, between Rochelle and Chana, at 1:11 a.m. on Feb. 19 after receiving a report of a home invasion in progress.

“Prior to the arrival, deputies were updated with information that a male offender had been shot by someone living at the property,” according to an Ogle County Sheriff’s Office news release.

An investigation found that Johnson had first attempted to enter a residence in the 9000 block of East Oak Ridge Drive before entering the East

Fowler Road home, according to the release.

Two people were at the East Fowler Road home when the break-in occurred, VanVickle said. Johnson, who was unarmed, was shot a single time by a handgun, VanVickle said.

Johnson wasn’t immediately arrested because he was transported to a Rochelle airport and flown by a Life Flight to OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, VanVickle said in a June 16 interview.

Ogle County State’s Attorney Mike Rock said the delay between the shooting happened and charges being filed was in part because they were reviewing charges and because Johnson was hospitalized for “a significant period of time.”

“We knew where he [Johnson] was,” Rock said. “He retained a counsel early on and we were in contact with his attorney.”

Johnson posted $500 as bond (10% of $5,000) the same day as his arrest and is scheduled to be arraigned in Ogle County Circuit Court at 9 a.m. on June 30.

Zachary T. Johnson

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Town & Country Days carnival in Polo

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families as they take a ride on the ferris wheel at the Town & Country Days carnival on Thursday, June 15, in Polo. TOP RIGHT: Four Polo girls – Adalynn Benner, 4, Sesily Dawson, 3, Marin Underwood, 4, and Haisley Shank, 4, – were full of giggles Thursday night as they took a spin on one of the carnival rides. MIDDLE ABOVE: Noah Jones, 7, of Haldane tries to toss a ring over the top of a bottle as his dad Nick and mom Megan watch at one of the midway attractions. ABOVE: Khloe Frey (left), 7, of Dixon rides the Star Swings carnival attraction with her grandmother Maria Wilkinson. LEFT: Kambri Smith, 2, of Polo leans into the curve as she drives a dune buggy. MIDDLE LEFT: The Town & Country Days Little Miss and Mister are Ava Roberts and Max Rosquist.

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BYRONFEST

July 7th, 8th, 9th 2023

*For complete ByronFest information please visit www.byronfest.org

FRIDAY, JULY 7TH

5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. - ByronFest Cacciatore Quilt Show @ Byron Museum of History

5:00 p.m.- 12:00 a.m. -Taste of ByronFest @ Walnut & 2nd St.

5:00 p.m.- 12:00 a.m. - Beer Gardens @ City Hall Parking Lot & Municipal Lot #1

5:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m. - Magician: Magic Matt @ Walnut & 2nd St.

5:00 p.m.- 12:00 a.m. - Carnival Midway @ 2nd St. & Union St.

5:00 p.m.- 12:00 a.m. -Constellation Stage @ 2nd St. & Washington St.

5:00 p.m.- 12:00 a.m. -Byron Lions Club Stage @ Municipal Lot #1

SATURDAY, JULY 8TH

8:00 a.m. - 5K Run @ Byron Forest Preserve

8:00 a.m. - Hib Reber Memorial Car Show- an event of the Hib Reber Memorial Car Show Committee

10:00 a.m.- 7:00 p.m.-ByronFest Cacciatore Quilt Show@ Byron Museum of History

11:00 a.m. - Bags Tournament @ Municipal Lot #1

11:00 a.m.- 12:00 a.m. -Carnival Midway @ 2nd St. & Union St.

11:00 a.m.- 12:00 a.m. -Taste of ByronFest @ Walnut & 2nd St.

3:00p.m. - Parade @ 2nd St to Colfax to 3rd St

12:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. - Magician: Magic Matt @ Walnut & 2nd St.

3:00 p.m.- 12:00 a.m. -Constellation Stage @ 2nd St. & Washington St.

11:00 p.m.- 12:00 a.m. -Byron Lions Club Stage @ Municipal Lot #1

11:00 a.m.- 12:00 a.m. - Beer Gardens @ City Hall Parking Lot & Municipal Lot #1

SUNDAY, JULY 9TH

8:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. -ByronFest Cacciatore Quilt Show @ Byron Museum of History

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. - Friends with Disabilities

11:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. -Taste of ByronFest @ Walnut & 2nd St.

11:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. - Beer Gardens @ City Hall Parking Lot & Municipal Lot #1

11:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. -Carnival Midway @ 2nd St. & Union St.

11:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. - Magician: Magic Matt @ Walnut & 2nd St.

11:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. -Byron Lions Club Stage @ Municipal Lot #1

12:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m. -Constellation Stage @ 2nd St. & Washington St.

p.m. & 3:00 p.m. - Bingo with the Mount Morris Moose

ENTERTAINMENT

BYRON LIONS CLUB STAGE:

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CONSTELLATION STAGE

FRIDAY, JULY 7TH

-8:30

- Distilled Band

SATURDAY, JULY 8TH

- Audio Drive

- Midnight - Blind Date SUNDAY, JULY 9TH

- JT Wells

- Burn N’ Bush

*Advance: $8.00 per wristband –Gate: $10.00 per wristband –Children 7 & Under are FREE!

NEW! *Admission wristband INCLUDED with all Mega Pass Purchases!

*Admission wristband required for: Beer Gardens, Entertainment Stages, & Taste of Byronfest

*No wristbands are required on Family Day!

Sunday, July 9th

Let Freedom Ring Festival

Mt. Morris, IL

June 28th – July 4th

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 28TH

5:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Beat Feat Dance Studio – Band Shell Stage

5:45 p.m. - 6:15 p.m. Little Miss & Mister Firecracker – Band Shell Stage

6:15 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Queen Coronation – Band Shell Stage

6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. UMC Ice Cream Social – Band Shell Yard

7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Kable Band – Band Shell Stage

SUNDAY, JULY 2ND

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Community Church Service – Band Shell Stage

MONDAY, JULY 3RD

4:00 p.m. Car Show Sign Up – Wesley Ave.

p.m. - 8:00 p.m. LFR Classic Car Show – Wesley Ave.

p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Vendors – Campus Lawn

p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Petting Zoo – Campus Lawn

p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Pork Producers – Campus Lawn

p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Grandpa’s Ice Cream – Band Shell Lawn

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Bounce Houses – Campus Lawn

p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Rootbeer Floats – Campus Lawn

TUESDAY, JULY 4TH

Fenderskirts – Band

The annual Ogle County Fair is brimming with lively ambiance of attractions for all ages. From the classic sugar-sprinkled funnel cakes to local musicians and friendly animals, the Ogle County Fair is a unique experience for the entire family.

p.m. Exhibit Building open to the public

Poultry Show

Little Man in Black by Doug Stivers

AUGUST 6TH SUNDAY 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Gate Entrance Open

a.m. Church Service

a.m. - Junior Goat Show

a.m. - Junior Poultry Show

a.m. Benefit Open Horse Show (for Horse Barn Fund) 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Carnival Rides Open

a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Exhibit Building is open

p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 4-H Children’s Farm

12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Commercial Tent Open

1:00 p.m. Tri-County Pullers (pit pass available)

1:00 p.m. All Exhibit Building & All Animal Check Out (Last name K-Z)

3:00 p.m. All Exhibit Building & All Animal Check Out (Last name A-J)

5:00 p.m. Exhibit Building closed for project pickup

AFTERNOON & EVENING FREE ON-GROUND SHOWS

Chainsaw Artist Carving

Ta-Da-Robotics

Aussie Kingdom Show

Rhinestone Roper Show

Thursday, August 3, 2023

9PM Fabulous Fireworks!, Forreston High School

9PM Fabulous Fireworks! Concession Stand, Forreston High School

Friday, August 4, 2023

5PM-10PM Local Eats: Food Vendor Fri-YAY, Memorial Park (behind Forreston Grade School)

5PM-10PM Mechanical Bull Riding with Wild Bulls LLC, Memorial Park (behind Forreston Grade School)

5PM-8PM Information Booth, Corner of E. Cherry St. & S. Walnut Ave.

5PM-11PM Biergarten! (AKA Beer Garden!), Corner of E. Cherry St. & S. Walnut Ave.

5PM-5:30PM Cabbage Patch Kids Fun Run Registration, Memorial Park (behind Forreston Grade School)

5:45PM Cabbage Patch Kids Fun Run, Memorial Park (behind Forreston Grade School)

6PM-8PM Paint the Park: Sidewalk Painting, Information Booth (Corner of E. Cherry & S. Walnut)

6PM-10PM Bingo!, Memorial Park (behind Forreston Grade School)

6PM-10PM Dunk Tank, Corner of E. Cherry St. & S. Walnut Ave.

6PM-9PM Family Fun Night, Event Tent, Corner of E. Cherry St. & S. Walnut Ave.

6PM-8PM Ice Cream Bar, Memorial Park (behind Forreston Grade School)

9PM-11PM Trivia Night with Rock Valley Trivia, Event tent, Corner of E. Cherry St. & S. Walnut Ave.

8:45PM Outdoor Movie: "Puss in Boots: The Last Wish", Forreston Grade School, east side

8:45PM Movie Concession Stand, Forreston Grade School, east side

Saturday, August 5, 2023

7AM-Sold Out Breakfast On The Go, on the go around Forreston Grade School & Memorial Park

7AM-7:30AM 5k Registration, Memorial Park (behind Forreston Grade School)

8AM Kraut Days 5k Run/Walk, Memorial Park (behind Forreston Grade School)

8AM-8PM Information Booth, Corner of E. Cherry St. & S. Walnut Ave.

8AM-4PM Forreston American Legion Car & Bike Show, Forreston Grade School

8AM Drew Crase Memorial Basketball Tournament, Outdoor Courts, Forreston High School

9AM-4PM Craft & Vendor Show, Memorial Park (behind Forreston Grade School)

9AM-12PM Faith Lutheran Bake Sale, Memorial Park (behind Forreston Grade School)

10AM-10PM Bingo!, Memorial Park (behind Forreston Grade School)

10AM-10PM Dunk Tank, Corner of E. Cherry St. & S. Walnut Ave.

10AM-6PM Jumping Into Kraut Days: Kids Inflatables, Memorial Park (behind Forreston Grade School)

10AM Registration: Bags Tournament, Event Tent, Corner of E. Cherry St. & S. Walnut Ave.

10AM-3PM OFFICIAL EVENT: American Legion Sauerkraut Lunch, Memorial Park

11AM-11:30PM Local Eats: Food Vendor Satur-YAY!, Memorial Park (behind Forreston Grade School)

11AM-11:30PM Biergarten! (AKA Beer Garden!), Event Tent, Corner of E. Cherry St. & S. Walnut Ave.

11AM Bags Tournament, Event Tent, Corner of E. Cherry St. & S. Walnut Ave.

2:00PM Watermelon Eating Contest, Memorial Park (behind Forreston Grade School)

4PM Parade, from Forreston Grade School

OGLE COUNTY SHERIFF ACTIVITY

Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle reports the following police activity.

June 12

At 10:06 p.m., deputies responded to a single-vehicle rollover crash with injuries in the 8000 block of East Flagg Road. An investigation showed Kelsey L. Swanson, 25, of Morrison, was driving a silver Chevrolet Equinox west on East Flagg Road when the vehicle exited the south side of the roadway and entered the ditch. The Chevrolet then struck a field entrance, became airborne and overturned, coming to rest on its driver’s side. Swanson was transported to KSB Hospital in Dixon with serious injuries. Ashton Fire Protection District and EMS assisted on scene.

June 13

At 12:21 p.m., deputies responded to a two-vehicle crash in the 10000 block of North Girl Scout Road. An investigation showed Andrew Lane, 21, of Rockford, was driving a Chevy Trailblazer that had run into the front of a Toyota truck driven by Alvin Winstead, 54, of Stillman Valley. Lane and Winstead were uninjured in the crash. Lane was arrested for driving while license suspended and cited for no valid insurance. Lane was released from the scene on an I-Bond and given a

future court date.

About 5:29 p.m., deputies responded to a single motorcycle crash in the 4500 block of East Marrill Road. An initial investigation showed Pablo Alcaraz, 50, of Byron, was driving a motorcycle east, lost control and came to rest in the south ditch. Alcaraz was transported by Byron Fire Protection District EMS to SwedishAmerican Hospital for injuries. The crash remains under investigation.

June 15

Zana L. Bell, 28, of DeKalb, was arrested for driving while under the influence of drugs after a traffic stop in the area of Illinois Route 38 and South Mulford Road at 12:44 a.m. She also was cited with reckless driving, disregarding an official traffic control device and speeding 35-plus mph over the speed limit. Bell was taken into custody without incident, transported to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond.

At 5:13 p.m., deputies responded to the area of 8000 East Grist Mill Road for a report of a truck in the ditch. An investigation showed the driver, Donald Summers, 38, of Mt. Morris, was traveling west on East Grist Mill Road when he swerved to miss a deer. Summers then crossed left of the center

of the roadway and entered the south ditch. The vehicle traveled a couple of hundred feet in the ditch before coming to rest on top of a culvert and some large rocks. Summers was cited for leaving the scene, improper lane use and no seatbelt when required. Summers was given a notice to appear.

June 16

Fernando Servin Guzman, 30, of Davis Junction, was arrested for driving without a valid license after a traffic stop at Illinois Route 251 and Dutch Road at 11:53 p.m. Guzman also was cited for expired registration and inoperable registration light. Guzman was released on a $2,500 I-Bond and given a future court date.

June 17

About 11:33 a.m., deputies and Rochelle ambulance crews responded to a single-vehicle crash with injuries in the 3000 block of South Mulford Road. An investigation showed a southbound motorcycle driven by Tracy G. Bertelsen, 62, of Rockford, failed to maintain lane control and exited the roadway. Tracy Bertelsen and a passenger, Dawn M. Bertelsen, 61, of Rockford, were ejected and suffered suspected serious injuries. Javon Bea Hospital’s REACT helicopter

responded to the scene. The crash remains under investigation.

At 2:57 p.m., deputies and Byron Fire Protection District and EMS responded to the 8000 block of north Illinois Route 2 for a single-vehicle crash. An investigation showed a northbound passenger car driven by Cheyenne Brooks, 23, of Byron, left the roadway and struck a light pole in the east ditch. Brooks left the roadway to avoid striking a vehicle that was stopped on Route 2 waiting to safely turn into a private drive. Brooks was transported by Byron EMS to SwedishAmerican Hospital for minor injuries. Brooks was cited for failure to reduce speed to prevent a crash.

Destiny Olson, 25, of Rockford, was arrested for driving while license suspended after a traffic stop on Illinois Route 2 near the intersection of Deer Path Road about 7:54 p.m. Olson also was cited for operating an uninsured motor vehicle. Olson was released on an I-Bond and given a future court date.

June 18

About 3:34 a.m., deputies responded to the 13000 block of west Illinois Route 72 for a report of a single-vehicle crash.

See SHERIFF ACTIVITY, page 19

MT. MORRIS POLICE

Mt. Morris Police Chief Michael Cicchetti reports the following police activity.

June 4

Anna M. Seidelman, 71, of Leaf River, was issued a citation at 6 p.m. for operating an uninsured vehicle. The violation occurred in the 400 block of

POLO POLICE

Polo Police Chief Troy Randall reports the following police activity.

June 16

• SHERIFF ACTIVITY

Continued from page 18

An investigation showed a Chevrolet truck driven by Gregory Tolliver, 23, of Freeport, was driving northwest, negotiating a curve when it lost control and began to overturn. The Chevrolet continued to overturn until it came to rest in the north ditch on its tires. Tolliver was transported by Forreston EMS to FHN Memorial Hospital for suspected non-life-threatening injures. The crash

North Mckendrie Avenue.

June 6

About 3:40 a.m., police were dispatched to the 10 block of West Center Street. After an investigation, Genesis Swartz, 19, of Mt. Morris, was arrested on an Ogle County warrant. Swartz was transported to the Ogle County Jail.

June 9

About 8:20 p.m., police were dispatched to the 200 block of West Front Street for a burning complaint. Kimmie R. Freese, 60, of Mt. Morris, was issued a city ordinance citation for illegal burning.

June 16

Catherine J. Prince, 51, of Mt. Morris,

was issued a citation at 7:40 a.m. for an expired registration after a traffic stop in the 300 block of West Brayton Road.

Arrests listed are accusations. The defendant is presumed innocent unless proved guilty in a court of law.

Kaleb D. Sheffield, 25, of Polo, was cited at 2:50 p.m. for operation of an uninsured motor vehicle. Sheffield was given a notice to appear.

remains under investigation.

Julio A. Villa-Martinez, 36, of DeKalb, was arrested for no valid driver’s license after a traffic stop in the 7000 block of east Illinois Route 72 about 8:30 a.m.

Villa-Martinez also was cited for operating an uninsured motor vehicle.

Villa-Martinez was released on an I-Bond and given a future court date.

Cornelio Morales Jr., 20, of Waukegan, was arrested for no valid driver’s license after a traffic stop at Freeport and White Oaks roads about 8:41 a.m. Morales also

June 19

Jason R. Grenoble, 41, of Polo, was arrested at 2:47 p.m. for driving with a revoked driver’s license. Grenoble was

was cited for illegal window tint. Morales was released from the scene on an I-Bond.

Pauline Mireles, 37, of Rochelle, was arrested for aggravated driving while under the influence of alcohol while license revoked, driving while under the influence of alcohol and driving while license revoked after a traffic stop at 10th Avenue and 20th Street in Rochelle at 2:04 a.m. Mireles also was cited for improper lane use. Mireles was transported to the Ogle County Jail and held

transported to the Ogle County Jail. Arrests listed are accusations. The defendant is presumed innocent unless proved guilty in a court of law.

pending a court appearance. The Rochelle Police Department assisted.

June 19

Carrie A. Cowley, 31, of Mt. Morris, was arrested at 7:38 p.m. for no valid driver’s license following a traffic stop near the intersection E. Brayton Road and W. Route 64. Cowley was released on an I-Bond.

All subjects are presumed innocent. Charges are accusations and all subjects are presumed innocent unless proved guilty in a court of law.

Annual Drinking Water Quality Report

OREGON IL1410400

Annual Water Quality Report for the period of January 1 to December 31, 2022

This report is intended to provide you with important information about your drinking water and the efforts made by the water system to provide safe drinking water. The source of drinking water used by OREGON is Ground Water

For more information regarding this report contact:

Name Jeff Pennington Phone 815-732-7098

Este informe contiene informacion muy importante sabre el agua que usted bebe. Traduzcalo o hable con alguien que lo entienda bien.

Source Water Information

Source of Drinking Water

The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells. As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally-occurring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive material, and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity. Contaminants that may be present in source water include:

- Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, and wildlife.

- Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturally-occurring or result from urban storm water runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining, or farming.

- Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban storm water runoff, and residential uses.

- Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are by-products of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban storm water runoff, and septic systems.

- Radioactive contaminants, which can be naturallyoccurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities.

Source Water Name Type of Water Report Status Location

WELL 2 (11800)GW

WELL 3 (11801)GW

WELL 4 (11802)GW

Source Water Assessment

Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the EPAs Safe Drinking Water Hotline at (800) 426-4791.

In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes regulations which limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. FDA regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water which must provide the same protection for public health.

Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population.

Immuno-compromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. EPA/ CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and other microbial contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791).

If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. We cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead.

We want our valued customers to be informed about their water quality. If you would like to learn more, please feel welcome to attend any of our regularly scheduled meetings. The source water assessment for our supply has been completed by the Illinois EPA. If you would like a copy of this information, please stop by City Hall or call our water operator at 815-732-7098

To view a summary version of the completed Source Water Assessments, including: Importance of Source Water; Susceptibility to Contamination Determination; and documentation/ recommendation of Source Water Protection Efforts, you may access the Illinois EPA website at http://www.epa.state.il.us/cgi-bin/wp/swap-fact-sheets.pl.

Source of Water: OREGON To determine Oregon’s susceptibility to groundwater contamination, information obtained during a Well Site Survey performed by the Illinois Rural Water Association on October 20, 1998 was reviewed. Based on this information, several potential sources of contamination were identified within proximity of this water supply’s wells. The Illinois EPA does not consider the city’s source water susceptible to contamination. This determination is based on a number of criteria including: monitoring conducted at the wells; monitoring conducted at the entry point to the distribution system; and the available hydrogeologic data on the wells. In anticipation of the U.S. EPA’s proposed Ground Water Rule, the Illinois EPA has determined that the water supply is not vulnerable to viral contamination. This determination is based upon the completed evaluation of the following criteria during the Vulnerability Waiver Process: the community’s wells are properly constructed with sound integrity and proper site conditions; a hydrogeologic barrier exists that should prevent pathogen movement; all potential routes and sanitary defects have been mitigated such that the source water is adequately protected; monitoring data did not indicate a history of disease outbreak; and a sanitary survey of the water supply did not indicate a viral contamination threat. Because the community’s wells are constructed in a confined aquifer, which should minimize the movement of pathogens into the wells, well hydraulics were not considered to be a significant factor in the vulnerability determination. Hence, well hydraulics were not evaluated for this groundwater supply.

Inorganic Contaminants

2022 Regulated Contaminants Detected

Lead and Copper

Definitions:

Action Level Goal (ALG): The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. ALGs allow for a margin of safety.

Action Level: The concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements which a water system must follow.

0.64 0ppmNErosion of natural deposits; Leaching from wood preservatives; Corrosion of household plumbing systems.

Water Quality test Results

Definitions: The following tables contain scientific terms and measures, some of which may require explanation.

Avg: Regulatory compliance with some MCLs are based on running annual average of monthly samples.

Level 1 Assessment: A Level 1 assessment is a study of the water system to identify potential problems and determine (if possible) why total coliform bacteria have been found in our water system.

Level 2 Assessment: A Level 2 assessment is a very detailed study of the water system to identify potential problems and determine (if possible) why an E. coli MCL violation has occurred and/or why total coliform bacteria have been found in our water system on multiple occasions.

Maximum Contaminant Level or MCL: The highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology.

Maximum Contaminant Level Goal or MCLG: The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety.

Maximum residual disinfectant level or MRDL: The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants.

Maximum residual disinfectant level goal or MRDLG: The level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MRDLGs do not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants.

na: not applicable.

mrem: millirems per year (a measure of radiation absorbed by the body)

ppb: micrograms per liter or parts per billion - or one ounce in 7,350,000 gallons of water.

ppm: milligrams per liter or parts per million - or one ounce in 7,350 gallons of water.

Treatment Technique or TT: A required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water.

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PROPERTY TRANSFERS

June 9-15

Warranty Deeds

Scot Kennedy to Stephen and Desiree Schindlbeck, 1230 Sunset Terrace, Rochelle, $282,000.

Randell and Bonnie Gillette to Douglas L. and Samantha R. Taylor, 6500 E. Hales Corner Road, Byron, $124,000.

Johnny L. Ludwick Jr. and Theresa L. Martinez to Antonio Jefthe Lopez Pichardo, 6846 S. James Drive, Rochelle, $172,000.

Kristin E. Akins, also Stinnett, to Justin and Crystal Zell, 4977 and 4986 N. Mt. Vernon Road, Forreston, $223,300.

Keith and Shey Lowman to Craig K. and Jennifer A. Van Fleet, 6955 W. White Eagle Road, Adeline, $289,000.

Angela and Santiago Ramos Jr. to Devyn P. and Riley K. Williams, 834 N. Eighth St., Rochelle, $130,000.

Timothy J. and Jamese K. Swanson to Kevin D. and Danielle Tuegel, 525 Westfield Drive, Stillman Valley, $268,400.

Benjamin W. and Jorden J. Sasscer and Dylan R. Simler to Paige Reubin, 401 S. Second Ave., Forreston, $80,900. James R. and Sharon K. Schultz to

Carmen and Victor M. Aldaco Sr., 508 N. Sixth St., Oregon, $221,000.

Mark A. Sanders to Emmitt W. Martin, one parcel on N. McKendrie Avenue, Mt. Morris, $25,000.

Janet Lee Wehmeyer to Thomas Pacey, 504 S. Third St., Oregon, $159,000.

Carol Ann and Richard J. Masterson to David and Amber Whitcombe, 107-109 Blackberry Circle, Dixon, $168,000. Putnam Group LLC to Samuel Covarrubias Lira, 1036 N. Third St., Rochelle, $167,000.

Gregory A. and Gay C. Smith to James A. and Elizabeth M. Lovelady Smith, 7278 S. Rock Nation Road, Dixon, $90,000.

Terrance L. and Melissa L. Inman to Harry P. and Roxanne M. Charnock,

1200 Carrie Ave., Rochelle, $230,000.

Justin and Christa McGrath to Raymond Hartwig, 8444 E. Flagg Road, Chana, $327,320.

Scott E. and Kristine D. Meadows to Justin and Christa McGrath, 8444 E. Flagg Road, Chana, $269,900.

David and Marie Parker to Megan and Mark Dempsey, 7905 W. Renee Rue, Dixon, $230,000.

George W. and Linda Wolf to Norman Peters, 304-306 Deer Paint Drive, Dixon, $9,550.

Christy Forcier to Brittany Bankes, 113 Prairie Moon Drive, Davis Junction, $198,000.

Lyle G. and Cynthia K. Headon to Pineapple Development LLC, 107 S. Main St., Creston, $80,000.

Kim and Cu Nguyen to Christina Lynn and Justin A. Neale, 1750 Knights Lane, Rochelle, $266,000.

Erica M. Shearer to Nicole and Adam Hill, 206 W. Pacific St., Davis Junction, $79,000.

Trustees Deeds

Barbara A. Gaertner Trust, Barbara A. Gaertner, trustee, to Kelly and Marci Cordaro, 610 W. Chinquapin Drive,

Oregon, $490,000.

Lamonte and Judith Aurand Trust, John Kenneth Devries, trustee, to Marcelino Millan, 806 Midway Court, Oregon, $250,000.

Melvin D. Wilton Trust, Melvin D. Wilton, trustee, to Elizabeth Kurtz, 335 Erickson Road, Rochelle, $115,000.

Jeffrey B. Lang Trust, Jeffrey B. Lang, trustee, to Ruben M. Blanco and Cruz B. Curry, 204 E. McConaughy Ave., Rochelle, $200,000.

Dipak A. and Jyoti D. Patel Revocable Trust, Dipak A. and Jyoti D. Patel, trustees, to Maria V. Legrain and Jorge L. Mendez, 1229 Fenny Court, Rochelle, $365,000.

CMT Trust 917, Christine M. Telkamp, trustee, to Carol M. Severson, 405 S. Second St., Oregon, $31,800.

Deeds in Trust

Edward C. Vock to Judson Road Trust, Edward C. Vock, trustee, 7561 W. Judson Road, Oregon, $0.

Richard Little to LGC Trust 816, Kayla Raper, trustee, 1209 S. Second St. and one parcel in Oregon-Nashua Township, $0.

Source: Ogle County Recorder’s Office

regulates. Erosion of natural deposits.

Volatile Organic Contaminants

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REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

OG LE COUNT Y, ILLINOIS

WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST AS TRUSTEE FOR PNPMS TRUST I, Pla intiff, vs. RICHARD D. JOHNSON; DAWN L. JOHNSON; Defendant(s ).

CASE NO. 2022FC48

Property Address: 5327 S. WENDELL DR. ROCHELLE, IL 61068

NOTICE OF SELLING OFFICER SALE

Public notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a judgment of said Court entered in the above-entitled cau se on April 14, 2023, a judicial sale will be held on July 21, 2023, commencing at 10:00 AM, at the Ogle County Sheriff's Office, 202 S 1st Street, Oregon, IL 61061, to sell to the highest bidd er or bidders the following described real estate, or so much thereof as may be sufficient to satisfy said decree, to wit:

Commonly known as: 5327 S. WENDELL DR., ROCHELLE, IL 61068

P.I.N.: 24-14-277-006

Second Lien Position; Single Family Residence; Judgment Amount $74,356.82 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 A RE H EREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE PURCHASER OF THE PROPERTY OTHER THAN A MORTGAGEE, SHALL PAY THE A SSESSME NTS AND LEGAL FEES REQUIRE D 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 the time of sale and the balance due within 24 hours of the sale. All payments for the amount bid shall be in certified funds payable to the Circuit Clerk of Ogle County.

The pers on to contact for information regarding this property is: Sales Department at Diaz Anselmo & Associates, LLC, 1771 West Diehl Road, Suite 120, Naperville, IL 60563, (630) 453-6960. For bidding instructions, visit www.dallegal.com 24 hours prior to sale.

This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Diaz Anselmo & Associates, LLC 1771 West Diehl Road, Suite 120 Naperville, IL 60563 (630) 453-6960

midwestpleadings@dallegal.com

June 16, 23 , 30, 2023 933648

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

OG LE COUNTY - OREGON, I LLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS

Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust Inc., Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2007-AMC2, U.S. Bank National A ssociation, as Trustee PLAINTIFF Vs. Christopher

T. Wallin; et. al.

DEFENDANTS

No. 17 CH 00020

NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE

PUBLIC N OTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of For eclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 04/21/2017, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois will on Ju ly 21 , 2023 at the hour of 10:00 AM at Ogle County Pub lic Safety Complex 202 S 1st St. Oregon, IL 61061, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Ogle and State of Illinois, s ell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following describ ed real estate:

PIN 04-25-428-018

Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 736 Hampton D rive Byron, IL 61010

Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance , including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calc ulated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fracti on thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twent y-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any r epresentati on 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 confirmation by the court.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condomini um Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g) (4).

If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g- 1).

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no fur ther recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee 's attorney.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchase r shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmatio n of the sale. The succe ssful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no repres entation as to the condi tion of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Cour t fi le to verify a ll information

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAG OR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAV E THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTIO N 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attor ney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontag e Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-17-02190. I3221768

June 9, 16, 23, 2023

REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, I LLINOIS

LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC

Pla intiff, -v.-

ANDREA LUDWIG

Defendant

2022 FC 10

NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 4, 2023, the Sheriff of Ogle County will at 10:00 AM on July 7, 2023, at the Ogle County Courthouse, 202 S 1st St, Oregon, IL 61061, sell at public auct ion to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate:

Commonly known as

307 S MCKENDRIE AVE, MOUNT MORRIS, IL 61054

Property Index No. 08-26-351-005

The real estate is improved with a single family residence

The judgment amount was $122,952.20. Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; the balance , including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Prope rty Municipality Relief Fund, which is calc ulated on re si dential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fract ion thereof of the a mount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due wit hin twenty -four (24) hours. The subjec t property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any r epresentati on as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificat e of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale

The pr operty will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information If this property i s a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other tha n 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 this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interes t community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5 (g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOM EOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY O F AN ORDER O F POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW For information, contac t Pla intiff's attorney: CHAD LEWIS, ROBERTSON ANSCHUTZ SCHNE ID CRANE & PARTNERS, PLLC, 205 N. MICHIGAN SUITE 810, CHICAGO, IL, 60601, (561) 241-6901. Please refer to file number 22-009337. E- Mail: ILMAIL@RASLG.COM

I3221875

June 9, 16, 23, 2023

REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

OG LE COUNTY - OREGON, I LLINOIS

Byron Bank PLAINTIFF Vs. Edward Cummings; et. al. DEFENDANTS

No. 2022FC63

NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE

PUBLIC N OTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of For eclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 12/16/2022, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois will on Ju ly 21 , 2023 at the hour of 10:00 AM at Ogle County Pub lic Safety Complex 202 S 1st St. Oregon, IL 61061, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Ogle and State of Illinois, sell at public au ction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate:

PIN 24-36-276-005

Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 8446 S Main St Rochelle, IL 61068

Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance , including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calc ulated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fracti on thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twent y-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any r epresentati on 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 confirmation by the court.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condomini um Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g) (4).

If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no fur ther recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee 's attorney.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmatio n of the sale. The succe ssful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no r epresentation as to the condi tion of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Cour t fi le to verify a ll information

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAG OR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAV E THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTIO N 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attor ney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontag e Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-22-05730.

I3222328

June 16, 23 , 30, 2023

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OG LE COUNT Y, ILLINOIS FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPO RATION, PLAINTIFF, VS. WILLIAM J PALME R, SR. A/K/A WILLIAM PALMER ; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CL AIMANTS, DEFENDANTS

NO. 23 FC 27 409 NORTH WALNUT AVENUE FORRESTON, IL 61030

JUDGE PRESIDING JUDGE NOTICE BY PUBLICATION

NOTICE IS HE REBY GIVEN TO YO U, William J Palmer, Sr a/k/a William Palmer

Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants defendants, that this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, asking for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit:

LOT FIFTEEN (15) IN BLOCK SIX (6) OF THE ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILROAD COMPANY'S FIRST ADDITION TO FORRESTON, IN THE V ILLAGE OF FORRESTON, BEING A PART OF THE EAST HALF (1/2) OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) AND THE WEST HALF (1/2) OF THE SOUTH EAST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 28, TOWNSHIP 25 NORTH, RANGE 8 EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN; ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE OF OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, IN BOOK A OF MISCELLANEOUS, PAGES 124 AND 125; SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF FORRESTON, COUNTY OF OGLE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS

Commonly known as: 409 North Walnut Avenue Forreston, IL 61030 and which said Mortgage was made by, William J Palmer, Sr a/k/a William Palmer Mortgagor(s), to

Mortgage Electronic Registration Sys tems, Inc. as nominee for Plains Commerce Bank

Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Ogle County, Illinois, as Document No. 202009023; and for othe r relief

UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this cas e, on or before July 17, 2023, A JUDGMENT OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THE COMPLAINT.

You have been su ed To participate in the case, you MUST file an official document with the court within the time stated on this Notice called an "Appearance" and a document called an "Answer/Response". The Answer/ Response is not required in small claims or eviction cases unless ordered by the court If you do not file an Appearance and Answer/Response on time, the court may decide the case without hearing from you, and you could be held in default and lose the case. After you fill out the necessary documents, you need to electronically file (e-file) them with the court. To e-file, you must create an account with an e-filing service provider For more information, go to ilcourts.info/efiling If you cannot e-file, you can get an exemption that allows you to file in-person or by mail. You may be charged filing fees, but if you cannot pay them, you can file an Application for Waiver of Court Fees. It is possible that the court will allow you to attend the first court date in this case in-person or remotely by video or phone. Con tact th e Circuit Court Clerk's office or visit the Court's website to find out whether this is possible and, if so, how to do this. N eed hel p? Call or text Illinois Court Help at 833-411-1121 or go to ilcour thelp.gov for information about going to court, including how to fill out and file documents. You can also get free legal information and l egal r eferrals at illinoislegalaid.org. All documents referred to in this Notice can be found at ilcourts.info/forms. Other documents may be available from your local Circuit Court Clerk's office or website. ¿Necesita ayuda? Llame o envíe un mensaje de texto a Illinois Court Help al 833-411- 1121, o visite ilcourthelp.gov para obtener información sobre los casos de la cor te y cómo completa r y presentar formularios.

PURSUANT TO TH E FAIR DEBT COLLEC TION PRACTICES ACT, THE PLAINTIFF'S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC

Attorney for Plaintiff

1 N. Dearborn St. Suite 1200

Chicago, IL 60602

Ph (312) 346-9088

File No. 23-15033IL-916202

I3222291

June 16, 23 , 30, 2023

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

OG LE COUNTY - OREGON, I LLINOIS

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS

Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust Inc., Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2007-AMC2, U.S. Bank National A ssociation, as Trustee PLAINTIFF Vs.

Christopher T. Wallin; et. al.

DEFENDANTS

No. 17 CH 00020

NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE

PUBLIC N OTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of For eclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 04/21/2017, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois will on Ju ly 21 , 2023 at the hour of 10:00 AM at Ogle County Pub lic Safety Complex 202 S 1st St. Oregon, IL 61061, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Ogle and State of Illinois, s ell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following describ ed real estate:

LOT ONE HUNDRED SE VENTY (170) UPON THE PLAT OF ROSE MEAD OWSPHASE V BEING A SUBDIVISION IN PART OF THE WEST HALF OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF FRACTIONAL SECTION 30, TOWNSHIP 25 NORTH, RANGE

11 EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN AND PART OF THE EA ST HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 25, TOWNSHIP 25 NORTH, RANGE

10 EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN AND THE RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 112 AND 113 OF ROSE MEADOWS - PHASE IV, A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE WEST HALF OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF FRACTIONAL SECTION 30, TOWNSHIP 25 NORTH , RANGE 11 EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN AND PART OF THE EAST HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 25, TOWNSHIP 25 NORTH, RANGE 10 EAST OF TH E FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, SITUATED IN THE CITY OF BYRON, COUNTY OF OGLE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS

PIN 04-25-428-018

Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 736 Hampton D rive Byron, IL 61010

Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance , including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calc ulated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fracti on thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any r epresentati on 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 confirmation by the court.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condomini um Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g) (4).

If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g- 1).

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no fur ther recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmatio n of the sale. The succe ssful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no repres entation as to the condi tion of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Cour t fi le to verify a ll information

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAV E THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTIO N 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attor ney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontag e Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-17-02190. I3221768

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

OG LE COUNT Y, ILLINOIS

WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST AS TRUSTEE FOR PNPMS TRUST I, Pla intiff, vs. RICHARD D. JOHNSON; DAWN L. JOHNSON; Defendant(s ).

CASE NO. 2022FC48

Property Address: 5327 S. WENDELL DR. ROCHELLE, IL 61068

NOTICE OF SELLING OFFICER SALE

Public notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a judgment of said Court entered in the above-entitled cau se on April 14, 2023, a judicial sale will be held on July 21, 2023, commencing at 10:00 AM, at the Ogle County Sheriff's Office, 202 S 1st Street, Oregon, IL 61061, to sell to the highest bidd er or bidders the following described real estate, or so much thereof as may be sufficient to satisfy said decree, to wit: THE NORTH 1/2 OF LOT 7 AND THE SOUTH 30 FEET O F LOT 8 IN BLOCK 2 IN JOS . S. ASKVIG SUBDIVISION IN PART OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 14, IN TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE 3RD P.M., AC CORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK H OF PLATS, PAGES 6 AND 7, IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE IN OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS

Commonly known as: 5327 S. WENDELL DR., ROCHELLE, IL 61068

P.I.N.: 24-14-277-006

Second Lien Position; Single Family Residence; Judgment Amount $74,356.82 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 A RE H EREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE PURCHASER OF THE PROPERTY OTHER THAN A MORTGAGEE, SHALL PAY THE A SSESSME NTS AND LEGAL FEES REQUIRE D 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 payments for the amount bid shall be in certified funds payable to the Circuit Clerk of Ogle County.

The pers on to contact for information regarding this property is: Sales Department at Diaz Anselmo & Associates, LLC, 1771 West Diehl Road, Suite 120, Naperville, IL 60563, (630) 453-6960. For bidding instructions, visit www.dallegal.com 24 hours prior to sale.

This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Diaz Anselmo & Associates, LLC 1771 West Diehl Road, Suite 120 Naperville, IL 60563 (630) 453-6960 midwestpleadings@dallegal.com 8190-933648

June 16, 23 , 30, 2023 933648

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PRECIOUS LIFE TAKEN ON 6/24/2016 IN A BOATING CRASH ON THE ROCK

RIVER NEAR OREGON, IL.

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