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Prophetstown High School’s commencement
Salutatorian Chloe Slock addresses her fellow graduates May 17 at Prophetstown High School’s commencement.
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De Immigrant Windmill turns 25 with special event June 7
FULTON – The De Immigrant windmill in Fulton will mark its 25th anniversary with an event from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 7. The celebration includes games, a bake off, tours and a rededication of the
authentic Dutch windmill.
Because Fulton largely was a Dutch community, the mayor and City Council in 1998 proposed building an authentic Dutch windmill on the Mississippi River. De Immigrant windmill opened for the first time in May 2000. Built in the
Netherlands, it is a replica of an existing 1855 windmill in Groningen, Netherlands.
“Come and visit a working windmill. With luck and some wind, we will be grinding, and you can experience an 1850s mill in action,” event organizers said.
– Shaw Local News Network
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Prophetstown High School senior Paezleigh Hudgin snaps photos of fellow graduate Shad Eshelman as he adds his name to the Class of 2025 “signing out” window in the Prophetstown High School library May 17 before the graduation ceremony.
Valedictorian Blake Guens encourages fellow graduates to continue to hold themselves to high standards, work hard and pursue their dreams in his speech.
New judge appointed in Carroll County teen death case
Defense asks for new judge after conflict of interest surfaces
By PAYTON FELIX pfelix@shawmedia.com
MOUNT CARROLL – An Ogle County judge now will be presiding over the felony case of a former Carroll County sheriff’s deputy accused of reckless homicide and destroying evidence in connection with the July 2024 death of a Mount Carroll teen.
Matthew Herpstreith, 44, of Savanna was charged March 24 with reckless homicide, reckless conduct and obstructing justice – all felonies –as well as a misdemeanor count each of attempted obstruction of justice, destruction of evidence and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident in the death of 18-year-old Jackson Kradle of Mount Carroll. Herpstreith pleaded not guilty to all charges at his arraignment April 23.
Matthew Herpstreith appears in Carroll County Circuit Court on May 9. Herpstreith is charged with reckless homicide in connection with the July 2024 death of Jackson Kradle.
Kradle’s body was found at 3:30 a.m. July 28, 2024, on Route 78, less than a mile north of Mount Carroll’s city limits. He was the victim of blunt force trauma, which a forensic pathologist ruled was the result of a vehicle/pedestrian crash.
Herpstreith and a Carroll County dispatcher, who were off duty at the time, alerted the Carroll County dispatch center via a nonemergency call that they had found the body on the
highway. Herpstreith’s arrest came eight months later.
On May 9, Herpstreith appeared before Lee County Circuit Court Judge Matthew Klahn with defense attorney Joseph Nack. It was scheduled to be a preliminary hearing, which is held to determine whether there is enough evidence to proceed to trial. Instead, the hearing focused on Nack’s motion for judge substitution based on the employment of Klahn’s brother-in-law
with the Illinois State Police.
Nack’s motion requested a different judge to preside. Klahn granted the request, appointing Ogle County Judge Anthony Peska to the case. There was no objection from special prosecutor Charles Colburn, an attorney with the Illinois State Appellate Prosecutor’s Office.
Klahn said this was not out of the ordinary as every defendant in a criminal case is allowed one substitution.
At a previous hearing April 23, Klahn said he expected to be assigned as the judge through the entirety of the case and that he had informed the chief judge that his brother-in-law is employed by the Illinois State Police. If his brother-in-law was involved in the investigation and was going to be called to testify, Klahn would recuse himself, he said. He learned from Colburn at that hearing that his brotherin-law was involved in the case and would be called to testify at some point.
Herpstreith’s preliminary hearing has been rescheduled for 2:30 p.m. June 13. Peska will preside at that hearing.
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SHIRLEY IONE HEITZLER
Born: March 30, 1931 in Prophetstown, IL
Died: May 13, 2025 in Geneseo, IL
SHIRLEY IONE
HEITZLER, 94, of rural Prophetstown, IL, died Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at Allure of Geneseo. Visitation will be held from 4:30 to 7:00 PM on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at the Bosma- Gibson Funeral Home in Prophetstown, IL. Her funeral mass will be held at 10:30 AM on Friday, May 23, 2025, at St. Mary of the Fields Catholic Church in rural Hooppole, IL, with Father Engelbrecht officiating. Interment will be at St. Mary Cemetery in rural Hooppole, IL. A memorial has been
CONNIE SUE MURPHY
Born: December 20, 1949 in Morrison, IL
Died: May 16, 2025 in Prophetstown, IL
CONNIE SUE MURPHY, 75, of Prophetstown, IL, died Friday, May 16, 2025, at Allure of Prophetstown. A visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 PM on Friday, May 23, 2025, at the Bosma-Gibson Funeral Home in Prophetstown. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 AM on Saturday, May 24, 2025, at the Prophetstown United Methodist Church, with Rev. Joey Garcea officiating. Interment will be at Riverside Cemetery in Prophetstown. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Allure of Prophetstown.
Connie was born December 20, 1949, in Morrison, IL, to Bert A. and Gladys Mae (Meier) Swanson. She was educated in the Prophetstown schools and graduated from Prophetstown High School before attending the American Institute of Commerce in Davenport, IA. On June 1, 1969, she married Earl E. Murphy
established to St. Mary of the Fields Catholic Church. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Crystal Ballard, Becky Jones and Linda Greenwood for the exceptional care given to Shirley.
Shirley was born March 30, 1931 in Prophetstown, IL, to Harmie and Verna Irene (Egert) Klockenga. She was educated in the Stowell Grade School of Rural Henry County and graduated from Prophetstown High School in 1949. On November 12, 1949, she married Richard L. Heitzler in Atkinson, IL, and they shared their lives for over 37 years until his passing on August 12, 1987. Shirley worked for 13 years at the former Micro Gear Manufacturing in Prophetstown and later at the Prophetstown Good Samaritan Center in housekeeping. She also dedicated many years to caring for the elderly in Hooppole. Shirley was a longtime member of St. Mary of the Fields Catholic Church,
in Prophetstown, IL. Connie was employed by Thermogas in Prophetstown and later worked at Prophetstown Equipment and Wilco Rental in Sterling, IL. She was a member of the Prophetstown United Methodist Church, where she taught Sunday School for 40 years. Her greatest fulfillment was enriching childrens’ lives with the love of Jesus, through teaching and song. She was also a lifetime member of the Royal Neighbors of America. An avid reader and cat lover, Connie could often be found with a book in one hand and petting a cat with the other. She found her greatest joy in the presence of her family, especially her beloved grandchildren. And oh how she loved to dance!
Survivors include her husband, Earl; two daughters, Melissa (Bob Gruszka) Murphy of Lisle, IL and Michelle (Victor) Miranda of Bettendorf, IA; two grandchildren, Miles and Macsen Miranda; four brothers, Charles “Chuck” (Janice) Swanson of Prophetstown, IL, Neil (Marianne) Swanson of Sycamore, IL, Ronald Swanson of Prophetstown, IL and Rick (Sheri) Swanson of Prophetstown, IL. She was preceded in death by her parents. To send online condolences go to www. bosmagibson.com
where she was active in the Altar and Rosary Society. In recent years, she also attended Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Annawan and St. Catherine Catholic Church in Prophetstown. Shirley found joy in the simplicity of country living, where she loved tending to her garden and cherishing time with her family. She held a special place in her heart for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and took pride in watching her family tree grow through the generations.
Survivors include three daughters, Laurie (Donald) Gibler of Virden, IL, Vickie Cooper of Geneseo, IL and Julie (Mel) Carter of Hannibal, MO; one son, David (Shirley) Heitzler of Geneseo, IL; nine grandchildren, Tara (James) Hoskinson, Daniel Gibler, Chad Hummel, Eric (Brandy) Cooper, Kyle Cavanaugh, Heather Carter, Robert (Laura) Heitzler, Bill (Sarah) Heitzler and Michael (Katie) Heitzler; nin-
DOUGLAS CASSENS
Douglas Cassens, 87, of Morrison, IL, passed on Sunday, May 18, 2025.
teen great-grandchildren, Claire, Alice, and Sylvia Hoskinson, Griffin and Reagan Gibler, Allyssa and Kayre and Sunnie Kistler, Damien Schacherbaier, Elizabeth, Graeme and Ivan Heitzler, Lucas, Lily, Brennan and Aiden Heitzler, and Lanie, Hensley and Addison Heitzler; four great-great-grandchildren, Mccoy, Amari; Belamy and Alaric; one sister, Phyllis Cain of Dekalb, IL; two nephews, Bill Houch of Peoria, IL and James (Deb) Houch of Eureka, IL; two nieces, Jeri Lynn Cain and Patti Sue Bracken.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Richard; one great-grandson, James D. Hoskinson; many aunts, uncles, and cousins, including her special aunt, Marjorie Piepho; one nephew, Terry Cain.
To send online condolences go to www. bosmagibson.com
Russell J. Dykstra, 64, of Fulton, IL, passed on Thursday, May 15, 2025 .
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May 1965: Cleanup effort after flood continues
60 years
May 19, 1965
Merema Bros. is among the major contributors to Fulton’s cleanup effort after the Mississippi River flood. Merema Bros. arranged for three Massey-Ferguson end loaders to be sent to Fulton for use in removing sandbags and flood debris. The end loaders will remain in Fulton as long as needed.
Red Cross spending for flood relief in the Fulton area has passed the $8,000 mark, with the majority of expenditures yet to be made for the rehabilitation of flood damaged homes. Mr. Siegler, the Red Cross director, believes about 80% of the relief to be extended by the Red Cross in the area will be for the rebuilding and repair of flood damaged homes and replacing household furnishings.
50 years
May 21, 1975
The Fulton Steamers finished fourth in the Illowa meet with a total of 41
points. First-place finishes were chalked up by Chuck Miller in the long jump and the 880-yard relay team of Jim Yocom, Chuck Miller, Randy Temple and Gary Kisthard. Others scoring were Jim Nagel, second in the high jump; Tom Jones, second in the mile; the mile relay team, third; the 440-yard relay team, fourth; Randy Temple, fifth in the high hurdles; Gary Kisthard, fifth in the 100 and 220; and Greg Hayen, fifth in the discus throw.
At the River Bend School Board meeting, Superintendent C.R. Leininger told the board that Fulton High School has been granted full accreditation by the North Central Association for the 1974-75 school year. Accreditation by the North Central Association ensures that the school is meeting the minimal conditions for effectiveness.
40 years
May 22, 1985
Members of the first class to graduate from Unity Christian High School
include Linda Bandixon, Rachel Bultman, Jennifer Frazier, Jeff Heaivilin, Jon Holesinger, Beth Medenblik, Renee Powers, Jill Reeves, Denise Richter, Melinda Shear, Sherri Smith, James Teal, Ronda VanZuiden and Beth Wessels.
Ten fifth grade students received the Presidential Academic Fitness Award. Receiving the awards were Becky Fiet, Jason Sprinkel, Aaron Vogel, Jim Schuitema, Christine Nelson, Matt Meurs, Amy Leemhuis, Aaron Brown, Tami Ottens and Danny Gilbert.
30 years
May 17, 1995
Wayne Huizenga, president of Huizenga-Wierenga Insurance Co., is shown in a photo presenting $250 scholarships that were provided by Mt. Pleasant Mutual Insurance Co. Kathy Kreuder, a senior at Fulton High School, and Sara Ritzema, a senior at Unity Christian High School, received the scholarships.
Superintendent Kent Hammer talked about revisions to building proj-
ects that were approved by voters in the April election. Voters approved the remodeling of every building in the district. Cost is $2.3 million.
20 years
May 18, 2005
Fulton Fire Department Capt. Karl Crist was awarded the Medal of Valor by the State Fire Marshall’s Office for his lifesaving efforts a little more than a year ago. Trustee Delb Housenga nominated Crist to the State Fire Marshall’s Medal of Honor board. The board’s decision was Crist put his own personal safety aside to help those trapped in the burning building.
Three resolutions were approved by City Council members for mutual aid agreements with the Clinton County Sheriff’s Department, the Camanche Police Department and the DeWitt Police Department. Mutual aid agreements are needed because three of
Tentative plea deal in Rock Falls stabbing case
By CHARLENE BIELEMA cbielema@shawmedia.com
and PAYTON FELIX pfelix@shawmedia.com
MORRISON – The day before the first-degree murder trial in a Rock Falls fatal stabbing case was set to begin, attorneys announced they’ve reached a tentative plea agreement.
The announcement came the afternoon of May 14 at the tail end of four days of hearings that included a prosecutors’ motion to delay Kyle Cooper’s trial, the Illinois State Police’s motion to intervene in the case over DNA testing and hearings for more than a dozen pretrial motions.
Cooper, 36, of Rock Falls was set to go to trial May 15 in connection with the Feb. 14 stabbing death of Daniel J. Gordon, 27, also of Rock Falls, outside of a Rock Falls residence in the 600 block of West 20th Street after the two fought. When officers arrived, they found Gordon suffering from severe abdominal injuries. Gordon was taken to CGH Medical Center in Sterling and died that morning.
Cooper, wearing bloodstained clothes, turned himself in at the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office later that morning and was charged with aggravated battery, police said. He formally was charged four days later with murder and an additional count of aggravated battery. He has been detained in the Whiteside County Jail since his Feb. 14 arrest.
The plea announcement May 14 came at the conclusion of an hour of testimony from Autumn Day, a Rock Falls police officer who is the case’s lead homicide investigator and the fourth of four law-enforcement officers questioned by defense attorney Jim Mertes about preservation of evidence that occurred in the hours after Gordon’s death.
On May 14, the last of several motion hearings began at 10 a.m. Whiteside County Circuit Court Judge James Heuerman reviewed several motions, including two that pertained to allowing certain autopsy photos to be shown during trial, followed by Day taking the stand.
Mertes grilled Day about a white SUV that was within the cordoned-off crime scene area but was not searched or processed for evidence, although it transported Gordon to the stabbing location just moments before the fight and witnesses said Cooper had pulled Gordon from the vehicle as the altercation began.
He asked those questions as he alluded to Day being the lead homicide investiga-
tor. Day, however, said she wasn’t named lead investigator on the case until March 3. She said Rock Falls Police Chief David Pilgrim told her at the scene that she was not lead investigator and that she did not complete state-required lead homicide detective training until Feb. 28.
Mertes questioned her as to why she didn’t clarify she was not the lead at the scene during testimony March 3 and April 9 in which she answered questions and affirmed she was the lead detective when providing testimony about the investigation.
“At the time I answered the question, I was the lead investigator,” Day said.
Day and two other Rock Falls police officers who took the stand May 9 acknowledged that evidence preservation protocol had been violated on-scene when Gordon’s girlfriend, who was driving the white SUV, was allowed to enter the SUV after police arrived and the area had been cordoned off as a crime scene.
Day also acknowledged that a log of activity of the crime scene, which lists who enters and leaves a crime scene during an investigation, was not created and that witnesses were allowed into the scene when they should not have been there. She also said that the white SUV should have been processed for evidence.
After a one-hour break following her testimony, Mertes and State’s Attorney Colleen Buckwalter came back into the courtroom and announced a potential plea agreement was on the table.
Heuerman at that time was considering two defense motions in limine that pertained to Day’s testimony. He did not rule on them, instead setting them aside pending a pretrial conference set for 9 a.m. May 22, when details of the plea agreement will be presented.
The May 14 trial cancellation is one of several twists in the case over the past few weeks. The trial was set to begin April 8, then continued until May 13 at the request of prosecutors who were waiting for DNA testing results to arrive from the state crime lab. The state on May 8 asked for the trial to be pushed to June 10 for the same reason, but Heuerman denied the motion, saying the trial would proceed without those results.
On May 12, the trial was pushed to May 15 because Day was ill and unable to testify in the pretrial motion hearing. Her testimony date was moved to May 14 and the attorneys and Heuerman agreed to schedule additional time to tackle an abundance of pretrial motions.
The May 22 hearing is expected to last half a day.
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Body cam footage is show as defendant Kyle Cooper (right) appears May 14 in Whiteside County Court.
Man accused of possessing, sharing illegal videos of children
By AMANDA MARRAZZO amarrazzo@shawmedia.com
A former Crystal Lake man is accused of possessing and sharing images of children and toddlers “screaming and crying” as they were being sexually assaulted by adult males, McHenry County authorities said.
Michael Johnson, 34, of Fulton is charged with four counts of possessing and reproducing images of children younger than 13 being sexually assaulted, Class X felonies, as well as four additional
LOCAL NEWS BRIEF
Arellano responds to alleged theft by former Rock Island County employee
SPRINGFIELD – State Sen. Li Arellano Jr., R-Dixon, released the following statement May 15 regarding reports that a former Rock Island County employee allegedly stole more than $900,000 in taxpayer money:
“The revelation that a former Rock Island County employee stole taxpayer funds
counts of possessing images of children being sexually assaulted, Judge Cynthia Lamb said last week at Johnson’s initial appearance. She ordered Johnson to be detained in the McHenry County Jail pretrial.
Assistant McHenry County State’s Attorney Joseph Tarczon argued that
Johnson is a “threat to the public, mainly children,” and should not be released from the jail pretrial. Johnson had 330 files of “deplorable” images of children on a computer, some as young as 8, as well as toddlers, “screaming and crying” during sexual assaults, Tarczon said.
Johnson is alleged to have had conversations over the internet with another person saying he “mostly” likes children who are 11 or 12.
Tarczon also said Johnson identified himself as being in one of the videos with a child. However, Johnson’s attorney,
Patrick Walsh, denied this, saying the state “was stretching serious allegations” asserting Johnson was in the videos. The only video found of Johnson was of him ingesting cocaine and performing a sexual act alone, Walsh said.
The prosecutor said Johnson has past convictions and a history of drug abuse. Walsh said the convictions were from years ago and Johnson has been sober almost a year. The allegations he is charged with occurred Aug. 25, 2024, in Crystal Lake during the time he was using narcotics, Walsh said.
over two decades underscores a persistent failure in Illinois: government fraud remains too easy and too often undetected.
“As the former mayor of Dixon, I saw the consequences of
that failure firsthand as I worked to clean up the aftermath of the $53 million Rita Crundwell scandal. That experience fueled my commitment to public service and to preventing this kind of abuse.
“Our current systems are broken. Oversight is insufficient, accountability is inconsistent, and taxpayers continue to pay the price. That must change. I’m pushing for stronger ethics laws, manda-
tory audits of government accounts, and the use of modern fraud detection tools – including AI – to identify misuse before it escalates.
“Illinoisans deserve a government that protects public funds with the same care and scrutiny expected in the private sector – transparent, accountable and built to serve the people.”
– Shaw Local News Network
State Sen. Li Arellano Jr.
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Thomson prison inmate found guilty of murder
Prosecutors said Brandon Simonson killed Jewish inmate to become member of prison gang
By CHARLENE BIELEMA cbielema@shawmedia.com
ROCKFORD – An inmate at Thomson Penitentiary in Thomson has been convicted of murder and a hate crime in the slaying of a fellow inmate whom prosecutors say was beaten to death
LOCAL NEWS BRIEFS
Final two weeks for free community meals
The final two weeks for free community meals from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. are May 21 and May 28 at CrossView Church, 703 14th Ave. in Fulton.
May 21: Pancakes, sausage, fruit, ice cream bars
May 28: Grilled hamburgers and hot dogs, baked beans, chips and dessert. Wednesday meals will not be offered during June, July and August but will return in September.
Memorial Day event scheduled in Fulton
Volunteers are needed to honor deceased veterans in Fulton by placing flags at their graves at 1 p.m. Friday, May 23, at the South cemetery.
Fulton American Legion Post 402 will provide the flags and markers.
On Memorial Day, May 26, the American Legion will hold a solemn ceremony at noon in Fulton’s Veterans Memorial Park located on Route 84 and 10th Avenue next to Fulton Dental Associates.
For more information, call post commander Bill Blecha at 815-589-3805.
Bake sale set for May 24 in Fulton
Fulton City Lodge No. 189 will hold its biannual bake sale Saturday, May 24, at the Lodge located at 1014 Fourth St. in downtown Fulton.
The sale will begin at 8 a.m. and continue until all baked goods are sold. Proceeds from the fundraiser will help with maintenance of the Lodge building
because he was Jewish.
A federal jury in U.S. District Court in Rockford found Brandon Simonson, 41, also known as “Whitey,” of Moorhead, Minnesota, guilty May 13 of all four counts filed against him in connection with the 2020 death of Matthew Phillips. Those charges include second-degree murder, conspiracy to commit murder, hate crime and assault, according to a news release.
According to evidence presented at the seven-day trial, Simonson conspired with co-defendant Kristopher Martin to beat Phillips because he was Jewish. Simonson and Martin assaulted Phillips
to gain recognition and membership into a white supremacist antisemitic prison gang called the Valhalla Bound Skinheads, according to the release.
Evidence showed Simonson punched and kicked Phillips in the face and head, despite Phillips being knocked unconscious and unable to defend himself, according to the release. The assault on March 2, 2020, led to Phillips’ death three days late
Martin, 43, also known as “No Luck,” of Brazil, Indiana, pleaded guilty earlier this year and is awaiting sentencing, according to the release.
Simonson will be sentenced Aug. 22.
The convictions were announced by Andrew S. Boutros, U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Illinois, and Douglas S. DePodesta, special agent-in-charge of the Chicago Field Office of the FBI.
“We are grateful to the jury for delivering justice in a very difficult case for Mr. Phillips’ family and the people of the Northern District of Illinois,” Boutros said. “The significant convictions in this case are the result of the extraordinary dedication and commitment of our prosecutors and law enforcement partners. We will not tolerate criminal acts such as these anywhere in our district, including in our prison system.”
and charitable donations to the Fulton and Albany communities.
In the past, funds generated from the Lodge’s bake sales and soup suppers have been donated to Honor Flight of the Quad Cities for Whiteside County veterans and paid the entrance fee for the Fulton High School scholastic bowl team to compete in the Illinois Masonic Academic Bowl tournament. Monetary contributions have been made to the public libraries in both Fulton and Albany and to the River Bend Educational Foundation. And in conjunction with Merton Chapter 356, Order of the Eastern Star, the Lodge has donated school supplies to needy children at Fulton Elementary School and nonperishable food items to the Albany Food Pantry and the Fulton/Thomson Food Pantry.
Music, meal May 26 at church
Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, welcomes Sacred Call to the outdoor stage at 6 p.m. Monday, May 26, for the church’s Memorial Day Kick-Off.
A meal will be provided at 4:30 p.m., followed by an evening of praise and worship. A freewill offering will be taken. In case of inclement weather, the concert will be moved indoors.
Sacred Call is a Southern Gospel group based out of Claremore, Oklahoma.
Man killed when motorcycle, semi collide near Thomson
THOMSON – A Tennessee man was killed when his motorcycle collided with a semitractor-trailer May 12 in Carroll County.
Richard A. Ryan, 76, of Spring Hill, Tennessee, died after losing control of his motorcycle about 2 p.m. on Route 84 south of Two Mile Road, north of Thomson, according to a news release.
The Carroll County Sheriff’s Office said an initial investigation indicated Ryan’s southbound motorcycle crossed into the
northbound lane and collided with a northbound semitractor-trailer driven by David W. Jensen, 28, of River Falls, Wisconsin. Ryan was pronounced dead at the scene. Jensen was taken by Thomson Ambulance to MercyOne Medical Center in Clinton, lowa, for treatment of minor injuries – Shaw Local News Network
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Rock Island County tax bills are in the mail: clerk
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ROCK ISLAND – Real estate tax bills have been mailed and property owners should expect to see them in their mailboxes, Rock Island County treasurer Nick Camlin said.
Mailing the tax bill is part of Camlin’s responsibilities as County Collector, the department that takes in all payments for the more than 100 taxing bodies within and including Rock Island County.
“This week we began mailing bills for over 60,000 parcels of property, in the total amount of $318,013,733.92, as levied by each layer of government within Rock
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Fulton’s officers are being trained as Gateway Area HEAT (Hazardous Entry Approach Team) members. The Fulton and Clinton police departments have had a mutual aid agreement. The
Island County,” Camlin said.
Taxpayers who own more than one property may receive multiple bills within one envelope. Each tax bill comes with four tear-off stubs for each of the four installment due dates, he said.
Due dates for the 2024 real estate taxes, payable in 2025, are as follows:
• First installment: Wednesday, June 18
• Second installment: Monday, Aug. 18
• Third installment: Thursday, Sept. 18
• Fourth installment: Tuesday, Nov. 18
Property owners are responsible for paying taxes even if, for whatever reason, the bill is not received, Camlin said.
Property owners who do not receive a
resolutions approved at the meeting were based on the same guidelines.
10 years
May 20, 2015
At the May meeting of the Fulton Township trustees, four individuals were recognized for a total of 91 years of service as members of the Township
bill should call the treasurer’s office at 309-558-3510.
State law requires at least the first installment to be paid by June 18 to avoid penalty interest. The County Collector will accept mailed payments postmarked on or before June 18 as timely. Payments made or received with a postmark after June 18 will be subject to penalty interest at a rate of 1.5% per month, or any part of a month, as required by state law.
The website rockislandcountyIL.gov has details for all of the payment methods, Camlin said. Payment options are:
• By mail, including the stub(s) for which you are paying. Check made payable to the County Collector.
Cemetery Board. Marlyn Faber was recognized for 26 years of service as treasurer, Barbara Dykstra served for the past 25 years, Tom Senneff served 25 years in a leadership capacity while providing legal advice and Marge Bielema has served 15 years. They had the foresight to buy enough adjacent land to allow for another 100 years of
• At the county office, 1504 Third Ave., Rock Island, IL 61201. Accepting in-person credit/debit card and mobile wallet payments (processing fees up to 2.45% apply).
• Drive up: Drop box in the alley/parking lot behind the county office building.
• Online by credit/debit card or mobile wallet (processing fees up to 2.45% apply) or e-check ($1 flat processing fee applies).
• Dial 309-518-9200 and pay using e-check, debit/credit card (processing fees apply).
• At some local banks and credit unions. “For all payments, please have your stubs ready to reference the Property Identification Number to ensure accurate and smooth transactions,” Camlin said.
burial space in the cemetery.
TJ Huizenga is about to take a trip of a lifetime with his Central College football teammates. The football team will continue a Central College tradition of international travel when it heads to Italy and Greece for nine days. The team of about 40 players will play a game against the Roma Grizzlies.
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HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS ROUNDUP
Girls track and field
Fulton wins sectional: Fulton was dominant in winning the Class 1A Rockridge Sectional by 52 points.
The Steamers scored 124 points to finish ahead of runner-up Cambridge (72) and third-place Bureau Valley (69).
Erie-Prophetstown (50) was seventh, Newman (46) tied for eighth, Amboy (36) was 11th and Morrison (7) tied for 13th.
Fulton’s state qualifiers included Miraya Pessman (100, long jump) Chloe Wilkin (100 hurdles, 300 hurdles), Grace Bray (300 hurdles), Kylie Smither (discus, shot put), Jordin Rathburn (high jump), Emery Wherry (triple jump) and Olivia Knott (triple jump).
Smither said it was an awesome feeling to be going back to state.
“I went last year and I kind of left it unfinished,” she said. “I didn’t really feel great with how I left it, so I’m ready to go back [to state] this year.”
Fulton’s 4x100 relay of Haley Smither, Brooklyn Thoms, Paige Cramer and Pessman took first place. The same foursome also won the 4x200 relay.
Fulton had another relay win in the 4x400 as Peighton Stretton, Rathburn, Jessa Read and Thoms took first. Read, Stretton, Breleigh Terrock-Hayton and Ellie Mulder qualified in the 4x800.
E-P’s Sarah Link qualified for state in the 800 and ran on the state-qualifying 4x400 with Alexus Kapple, Lauren Punke and Faith Baar.
Gracelyn Abell won the pole vault to qualify for state for the Panthers.
Advancing to state for Riverdale were Kenadie Willemkens in the 100, the 4x800 relay team of Naomi Peschang, Ava Gaulrapp, Grace Schmidt and Jillian Murray and Brooklyn Peterson in the shot put and discus.
Softball
Morrison 5, Oregon 0: Bella Duncan went 4 for 4 with three runs scored and a solo
home run in the win at Oregon. She also pitched a two-hitter with 11 strikeouts and no walks in the circle. Oregon’s Isabella Berg struck out 11 in 52/3 innings.
Morrison 15, Pecatonica 0 (4 inn.): Ava Duncan pitched a one-hitter with six strikeouts and Bella Duncan had three hits and an RBI in the win. Bella Scachette and Elle Milnes added two RBIs apiece.
Fulton 10, Galena 4: The Steamers took control with six runs in the third inning in the road win. Belle Curley led the team with four RBIs and Kylie Smither hit a home run and had two RBIs.
Morrison 12, Amboy 2 (5 inn.): Allie Anderson and Ava Duncan each had three RBIs as the Fillies finished 10-0 in the NUIC South. Ava Duncan pitched all five innings with nine strikeouts and one earned run.
Boys track and field
Forreston-Polo wins NUIC meet: Forreston-Polo won the title with 138 points in the meet at Forreston. Lena-Winslow
(119) was runner-up.
Morrison (77) was fourth, followed by Milledgeville-Eastland (63) and Amboy (42). Fulton (32) was eighth and West Carroll (16) was 10th.
Area event winners included Amboy’s Joel Billhorn (400), F-P’s Eli Ferris (110 hurdles, high jump), Billy Lowry (triple jump) and Jonathan Milnes (long jump) and Eastland’s Parker Krogman (300 hurdles).
In relay action, Morrison’s Rylan Alvarado, Josh McDearmon, Levi Milder and Zach Milder won the 4x100 in 42.57, the top time in Class 1A this season, according to athletic.net. Alvarado, Lane Decker, Zach and Levi Milder won the 4x200.
Baseball
Fulton 6, Erie-Prophetstown 4: Fulton’s Chase Dykstra went 3 for 4 with three RBIs in the road win. Parker Rangel had three of E-P’s six hits.
Rock Falls 6, Fulton 2: Austin Castaneda had a double and two RBIs in the Rock-
ets’ road win. Rock Falls pulled away after trailing 2-0 after four innings. Ethan Matthews got the win, pitching 51/3 innings with six strikeouts.
Erie-Prophetstown 3, Newman 2: E-P’s Parker Rangel was 3 for 3 with two doubles and two RBIs in the home win. Ashton Miner led the Comets with two hits and two RBIs.
Morrison 2, Amboy 1: Morrison’s Carson White pitched a complete game with four strikeouts as the Mustangs won the NUIC South Conference title with an 8-2 record. White was 2 for 2 with a double at the plate.
Erie-Prophetstown 9, Mendota 0: Caden VanHorn hit a grand slam as the Panthers cruised to the home win. Braedyn Frank pitched a two-hitter with seven strikeouts. Braylon Swertfeger was 3 for 3 with two RBIs for E-P.
Erie-Prophetstown 12, Mendota 1 (5 inn.): Wynn Renkes pitched a one-hitter with seven strikeouts, two walks and no earned runs allowed in the home win. Lily Swatos led E-P with three RBIs.
Photo provided by Fulton High School
The Fulton Steamers won the Class 1A Rockridge Sectional championship May 14.
2025 GRADUATION - Morrison High School
dedication have made our community proud. As you step into your next adventure, know that we are cheering you on every step of the way. Your future is bright, and it starts right here at home. — The City of Morrison
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Andrew Scott
Aries Cross
Austin Boonstra
Blaine Williams
Daniella Morgan
Danielle Fulton
Gavin Streets Wood
Geneva Vegter
Embrey Toppert
Emily Roggy
The Sky’s the Limit We wish you soaring success in all of your future endeavors. Happy 2025 Graduation!
Elias Overcash
Evan Peddicord
Jett Decker
Joshua Arzuaga
Keelan Woodlin
Kelly Hicks
Reynolds Reavy IV
Sammy Wiersema
Tierrah Frederick
Wirin Ruendhawin
Joseph Seilhymer, 8th grade Morrison Junior High School
Natalie Renae Seilhymer, Morrison High School
Tyler Lenninger, Sterling High School
Kylie Lenninger, Sauk Valley Community College
Tyson Smith, Loras College
Adam Helms Addyson Vos Airiana Frederick Allison Ferguson
Carter John Edwards Chloe Boles Kordelia Brennan Braeden Brewster Lane Crooks Skylier
Germann Resse Fetalvero Mikaela
Outzen Lucas Pessman Miraya Portz Aaron
Sanderson Parker Simpson Samantha Paisley Mathias Piercy Evan Resop MasonRoberts Ethan Schafer David Smith Jace
Smither Kylie Sweeney Logan VanZuiden Dane Tome-Herrera Tommy Wendt Samantha VenHuizen Ezekiel
Westfall KaLynn Whitney Wherry Emery
Winkel Zachary Wilson Kira
Ketelsen Chloe Knott Olivia Kreider Kaedence Merema Hunter Moreland Jasmine Klimstra Max Kramer Dominick McGovern Colin Mitchell Jack Nelson Makayla Mulder Owyn
Goodsman Ruebecca Hartman Addison Hartman-Kussmaul Addys Holman Daniel Houzenga Annabella Hans Xavier Hartman Lucas Heald Josiah Holmbo Ella Huizenga Lydia Huisenga Jacob
601 N. Jackson St., Morrison www.stpetersmorrison.com
Interim Pastor Mark Peters
Sunday service is at 9:30 a.m. Bible study and Sunday School at 10:45 a.m. Sundays
PORT BYRON
Bethel Baptist 27308 108th Ave. N., Port Byron Church Phone: 309-523-3352
Pastor Josh Matthews
Church of the Cross United Methodist Church 22621 IL 2 and 92, Port Byron
Pastor Mark Graham Parish Office: 309-523-2201
Countryside Christian Church 3817 230th St. N., Port Byron
Pastor Steve Allison Church Phone: 309-523-2834
Fairfield United Methodist Church
235th St. at 115th Ave. North, Port Byron
Pastor Larry Misfeldt - 309-523-3767
Messiah Lutheran Church
302 11th St., Port Byron - 309-523-2421 Pastor Gwen Sefrhans-Murphy
Peace Lutheran Church ELCA 20828 Friedens Road, Port Byron Interim Pastor: Nancy Jaster www.peacelutheranil.org - 309-523-2295 Port Byron First United Methodist Church 9412 228th St. N., Port Byron, IL Church Office: 309-848-4050 Email: portbyronfirstumc@gmail.com
Roberta Robbins, Lead Pastor Becky Butterfield, Associate Pastor
PROPHETSTOWN
Advent Christian Church
200 Elm St., Prophetstown
Pastor Diana Verhulst 815-537-5646 - ptownac.org
First Lutheran Church
Pastor Chelsey Weech Office: 815-537-2758 www.firstlutheran-ptown.org
Leon United Methodist Church 17173 Lomax Road, Prophetstown Pastor Joey Garcea - cell 815-656-0362 pastorjoeygarcea@gmail.com
Prophetstown
United Methodist Church
200 W. 2nd St., Prophetstown Pastor Joey Garcea - 815-537-2496
River Church
218 E. 3rd St., Prophetstown 815-876-6226 - www.riverchurchag.com
St. Catherine Catholic Church of Prophetstown 815-537-2077
RAPIDS CITY
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church 1416 Third Ave., Rapids City Fr. Glenn H. Harris Phone 309-496-2414
United Methodist Church Pastor Leanne Keate - 815-564-2302
May 4-10
Warranty deeds
Alice M Dravis to M5 Industries LLC and Central Series, 1805 11th Ave., Sterling, $105,560.
Jacob C Holschlag and Tiana N Holschlag to James O Daniel III and Hannah Daniel, 630 Genesee Ave., Morrison, $195,000.
James Daniel and Hanna Daniel to Autumn A. Day, 400 S. Genesee St., Morrison, $123,000.
Shawn M Smith and Samantha L Smith to Jose Manuel Zendejas Rocha, 811 E. 15th St., Sterling, $118,000.
Jacob Ogg to Dennis Tabieros, 900 McNeil Road, Rock Falls, $40,000.
Andrew Allison to Martin Arrezola Jr, 903 Elm Ave, Sterling, $149,900.
Real G Houle to Mercedes A Garcia, 1803 E. 2nd St., Sterling, $77,500.
Addison B Folkers to Lynne R Bertrand, 626 16th Ave., Sterling, $130,000.
Rosario Deleon to Katherine Hoh and John Hoh, 505 7th Ave., Rock Falls, $154,900.
Saul Rodriguez and Lisa Rodriguez to Kathy S Lamb and Douglas P Lamb, 811 E. Humphrey Ave., Rock Falls, $217,500.
Pervez Hai to Andrew R Thorpe, 1109 Main St., Erie, $40,000.
James C Lubbs to Tyler Dean Runkle and Karli Nikole Runkle, 209 W. Grove St., Coleta, $135,000.
John M Bellini, trustee, and Philip Bellini Trust, to Shirley Ann Landherr, 723 8th Ave., Rock Falls, $127,500.
Roger Schaeffer to Lorena Espinoza and Noe Espinoza, 17991 Anderson Road, Prophetstown, $24,000.
David A Gorzny and Angie J Gorzny to Austin D Scott and Maureen E Johnson, 507 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, $160,000.
Sergio M Arredondo to Karen Heredia, 4206 W. Lincolnway, Sterling, $0.
Sergio M Arredondo to Karen Heredia, 4210 W. Lincolnway, Sterling, $97,800.
three parcels on Fulfs Road, Morrison, 04-31-200-002, 04-31-300-004 and 04-31-400-010, $0.
Brad Law to Sharon Law, one parcel on Archer Road, Albany: 13-19-200-003, $0.
Tresa Wilkinson to Brad Law, one parcel on Archer Road, Albany: 13-19-200-003, $63,250.
Brad Law to Tresa Wilinson, one parcel on Archer Road, Albany: 13-19-400-001, $0.
Quit claim deeds
Brick L Boss to Kathy Kelly, 1105 E. Rock Falls Road, Rock Falls, $140,000.
Harold Harrison and Linda Harrison to Matthew Harrison, Christine Harrison, Harold Harrison and Linda Harrison, 1103 E. 13th St., Sterling, $0.
James A Ebersohl Jr., Brook L N Ebersohl and Brook Ln Ebersohl to Bje Future LLC, 716 Eighth Ave., Rock Falls, $0.
Thomas Jason Mcginn and Andrea Marie Mcginn to Thomas Jason Mcginn and Andrea Marie Mcginn, 25470 Prophet Road, Rock Falls, $0.
Martin D Brubaker and Sarah E Spraetz Brubaker to Christopher L Green and Kathy Green, 901 9th Ave., Fulton, $10,000.
John A Lichner Jr to John A Lichner Jr Trust, 1418 Lancaster Drive, Rock Falls, $0.
Deed
Dawn Hooper estate to Kyle Hooper and Paula Schueler, 1206 5th Ave., Rock Falls, $0.
Ellen E Peterson to David R Peterson Trust and Edith A Peterson Trust, one parcel in Sterling Township: 11-21-153-003, $169,000.
Trustees deeds
Dykstra & Law
Insurance Agency, Inc.
Brent Dykstra, Agent
In River City Mall
1426 10th Avenue, Fulton 815-589-2200
Robert J Elfline, Alan J Elfline, Ross Elfline, Robert P Elfline, Ann K Davie and Gerladine S Elfline Estate to Grant Ames and Victoriah Ames, 508 N. Orange St., Morrison, $177,000.
Timothy Chervenka and Cynthia Chervenka to Andrew Zajicek, 1020 15th Ave., Fulton, $100,000.
Gail Rogers to Gail C Rogers Family Trust and Ruth I Rogers Family Trust,
Sharon E Douthit Trust, Michael E Cottle, trustee, Susan L Obrien, trustee, and Susan E Strong Trust to Keegan Oltmans and Hanneh Oltmans, 1905 Ave. J, Sterling, $0.
Joe L Mickley, trustee, Jacqueline M Mickley Trust to Farmers National Bank, custodian, Mickley Jakob Ira and Jakob Mickley Ira, two parcels on Bishop Road, Prophetstown, $850,000.
Willa M Ware Mitchell Family Trust to Colton A Layne, 612 14th Ave., Fulton, $103,000.
Source:WhitesideCountyRecorder’sOffice
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24 FC 73 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WHITESIDE
MORRISON, ILLINOIS
New American Funding, LLC
Plaintiff, vs. Joshua Mothershed; et. al.
Defendant
NOTICE OF SALE
24 FC 73
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on June 12, 2025, at the hour 3:00 p.m., Third Floor Lobby of the Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 East Knox Street, Morrison, IL 61270, sell, in person, to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate:
Commonly known as 203 17th Ave., Sterling, IL 61081.
The real estate is: single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Prope rty Act. Sale terms: At sale, the bidder must have 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff's Attorney, Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road. Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527. (630) 794-5300. 14-24-04623
CIRCUIT COUNTY OF Whiteside - Morrison , ILLINOIS Bankers' Bank; Plaintiff vs. Cody J. Meier; Unknown Owners and Non Record Claimants; Defendant 25 FC 2 CALENDAR NOTICE OF SALE
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judici al Sales Corporation will on June 12, 2025, at the hour 3:00 p.m., Third Floor Lobby of the Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 East Knox Street, Morrison, IL 61270, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 11-22-207-005.
Commonly known as 1616 East 13th Street, Sterling, IL 61081.
The real estate is: single family residence If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common inter est community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Prope rty Act. Sale terms: At sale, the bidder must have 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information For informati on call Sales Department at Plaintiff's Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group LLC, 33 West Monroe Street, Suite 1540, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 360-9455. W24-0368
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS SERVBANK, SB, PLAINTIFF, VS.
DAREN L JOHNSON; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS NO. 2024 FC 80 512 9TH AVENUE FULTON, IL 61252
NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by the Court in the above entitled cause on March 5, 2025, will on July 3, 2025, in Whi teside County Courthouse, Third Floor Lobby 200 E Knox Street, Morrison, IL 61270, at 10:00 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of Whiteside, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: TAX NO. 01-28-156-003 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 512 9th Avenue Fulton, IL 61252 Description of Improvements: White vinyl siding, single family home with detached two car garage The Judgment amount was $53,787.58.
Sale Terms: This is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH" The successful bidder must deposit 10% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS.
The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.
Upon payme nt in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmat ion of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information
The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.
If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclos ure 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: Visit our website at http://ilforeclosuresales. mrpllc.com
Between 3 p.m and 5 p.m only - McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 N. Dearborn St., Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel. No. (312) 346-9088. Please refer to file# 24-18991IL
PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, THE PLAIN TIFF'S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTIN G TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale I3262332 May 20, 27, Jun. 3, 2025
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF Whiteside - Morrison , ILLINOIS Bankers' Bank; Plaintiff vs. Cody J. Meier; Unknown Owners and Non Record Claimants; Defendant 25 FC 2 CALENDAR NOTICE OF SALE
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judici al Sales Corporation will on June 12, 2025, at the hour 3:00 p.m., Third Floor Lobby of the Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 East Knox Street, Morrison, IL 61270, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: LOT FIVE (5), LINCOLN SUBDIVISION, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED APRIL 22, 1941 IN PLAT BOOK 8, PAGE 101, IN THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (NE 1/4) OF SECTION 22, TOWNSHIP 21 NORTH, RANGE 7 EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERID IAN; ALL SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF STERLING, COUNTY OF WHITESIDE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. P.I.N. 11-22-207-005. Commonly known as 1616 East 13th Street, Sterling, IL 61081.
The real estate is: single family residence If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common inter est community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Prope rty Act. Sale terms: At sale, the bidder must have 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information
For informati on call Sales Department at Plaintiff's Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group LLC, 33 West Monroe Street, Suite 1540, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 360-9455. W24-0368 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION
intercountyjudicialsales.com
I3265471 May 6, 13, 20, 2025
24 FC 73 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WHITESIDE MORRISON, ILLINOIS New American Funding, LLC Plaintiff, vs. Joshua Mothershed; et. al. Defendant
NOTICE OF SALE
24 FC 73
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on June 12, 2025, at the hour 3:00 p.m., Third Floor Lobby of the Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 East Knox Street, Morrison, IL 61270, sell, in person, to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate:
LOT SEVEN (7) AND THE SOUTH HALF OF LOT EIGHT (8) IN BLOCK THIRTY-TWO (32), EAST OF BROADWAY, IN THE CITY OF STERLING, WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT RECORDED MARCH 2, 1839 IN PLAT BOOK 2 PAGE 19. P.I.N. 11-22-278-010.
Commonly known as 203 17th Ave., Sterling, IL 61081.
The real estate is: single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Cond ominium Prope rty Act. Sale terms: At sale, the bidder must have 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information
For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff's Attorney, Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road. Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527. (630) 794-5300. 14-24-04623
COURT AL CIRCUIT ITESIDE INOIS LLC al. 24 FC 73 SALE ereby given that of Foreclosure entitled cause es Corporation the hour 3:00 of the Whiteuse, 200 East 61270, sell, in bidder for cash, mortgaged real
THE SOUTH (8) IN BLOCK ST OF BROADOF STERLING, ILLINOIS, ACT RECORDED PLAT BOOK 2 11-22-278-010. 203 17th Ave., e family resimortgaged real mmon interest haser of the unit shall pay the by subsection the Cond ominiterms: At sale, 10% down by ance within 24 unds. No refunds. be open for bidders are e court file to ales Department odilis & AssoNorth Frontage idge, IL 60527. 14-24-04623 CIAL SALES
6, 13, 20, 2025
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS SERVBANK, SB, PLAINTIFF, VS. DAREN L JOHNSON; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS NO. 2024 FC 80 512 9TH AVENUE FULTON, IL 61252 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by the Court in the above entitled cause on March 5, 2025, will on July 3, 2025, in Whi teside County Courthouse, Third Floor Lobby 200 E Knox Street, Morrison, IL 61270, at 10:00 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of Whiteside, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: LOT 8 IN BLOCK TEN, RANGE NINE IN THE CITY OF FULTON, WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, SECTION 28, TOWNSHIP 22 NORTH, RANGE 3 EAST OF THE 4TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WHITESIDE AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS TAX NO. 01-28-156-003 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 512 9th Avenue Fulton, IL 61252 Description of Improvements: White vinyl siding, single family home with detached two car garage The Judgment amount was $53,787.58.
Sale Terms: This is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH" The successful bidder must deposit 10% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS.
The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.
Upon payme nt in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmat ion of the sale.
The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information
The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.
If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclos ure 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.
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Between 3 p.m and 5 p.m only - McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 N. Dearborn St., Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel. No. (312) 346-9088 Please refer to file# 24-18991IL PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, THE PLAIN TIFF'S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTIN G TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale I3262332 May 20, 27, Jun. 3, 2025
STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, IL-JUVENILE DIVISION
In the interest of D.B.
A Minor 2025 JA 41 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION
Notice is given to Leroy Berry, address unknown, that on 5/14/2025 a petition was filed under the Juvenile Court Act by Deanna Curl in this Court and that in the courtroom of Judge Presiding in Juvenile Center, 525 18th Street, Rock Island, Illinois, on 6/5/2025 @ 10:30 am or as soon thereafte r as this case may be heard, a hearing will be held upon the Petition to have the minor declared to be a Ward of Court and for other relief under that Act. THE COURT HAS AUTHORITY IN THIS PROCEEDING TO TAKE FROM YOU THE CUSTODY AND GUARDIANSHIP OF THE MINOR, TO TERMINATE YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS, AND TO APPOINT A GUARDIAN WITH POWER TO CONSENT TO ADOPTION. YOU MAY LOSE ALL PARENTAL RIGHTS TO YOUR CHILD. IF THE PETITION REQUES TS THE TERMINATION OF YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS AND THE APPOINTMENT OF A GUARDIAN WITH POWER TO CONSENT TO ADOPTION, YOU MAY LOSE ALL PARENTAL RIGHTS TO THE CHILD. Unless you appear you will not be entitled to further written notices or publication notices of the proceedings in this case, including the filing of an amended Petition or a Motion to Terminate Parental Rights Now, unless you appear at the hearing and show cause against the Petition, the allegations of the Petition may stand admitted as against you and
RIGHTS AND THE APPOINTMENT OF A GUARDIAN WITH POWER TO CONSENT TO ADOPTION, YOU MAY LOSE ALL PARENTAL RIGHTS TO THE CHILD. Unless you appear you will not be entitled to further written notices or publication notices of the proceedings in this case, including the filing of an amended Petition or a Motion to Terminate Parental Rights Now, unless you appear at the hearing and show cause against the Petition, the allegations of the Petition may stand admitted as against you and each of you, and an order or Judgment entered.
Dated: 5/14/2025
Tammy R Weikert Circuit Clerk
By: rmb May 20, 2025 STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, IL-JUVENILE DIVISION
In the interest of D.M.
A Minor 2025 JA 42 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION
Notice is given to any and all unknown fathers, address unknown, that on 5/14/2025 a petition was filed under the Juvenile Court Act by Deanna Curt in this Court and that in the courtroom of Judge Presiding in Juvenile Center, 525 18th Street, Rock Island, Illinois, on 6/5/2025 @ 10:30 am or as soon thereafte r as this case may be heard, a hearing will be held upon the Petition to have the minor declared to be a Ward of Court and for other relief under that Act. THE COURT HAS AUTHORITY IN THIS PROCEEDING TO TAKE FROM YOU THE CUSTODY AND GUARDIANSHIP OF THE MINOR, TO TERMINATE YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS, AND TO APPOINT A GUARDIAN WITH POWER TO CONSENT TO ADOPTION. YOU MAY LOSE ALL PARENTAL RIGHTS TO YOUR CHILD. IF THE PETITION REQUES TS THE
heard, a hearing will be held upon the Petition to have the minor declared to be a Ward of Court and for other relief under that Act. THE COURT HAS AUTHORITY IN THIS PROCEEDING TO TAKE FROM YOU THE CUSTODY AND GUARDIANSHIP OF THE MINOR, TO TERMINATE YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS, AND TO APPOINT A GUARDIAN WITH POWER TO CONSENT TO ADOPTION. YOU MAY LOSE ALL PARENTAL RIGHTS TO YOUR CHILD. IF THE PETITION REQUES TS THE TERMINATION OF YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS AND THE APPOINTMENT OF A GUARDIAN WITH POWER TO CONSENT TO ADOPTION, YOU MAY LOSE ALL PARENTAL RIGHTS TO THE CHILD. Unless you appear you will not be entitled to further written notices or publication notices of the proceedings in this case, including the filing of an amended Petition or a Motion to Terminate Parental Rights Now, unless you appear at the hearing and show cause against the Petition, the allegations of the Petition may stand admitted as against you and each of you, and an order or Judgment entered.
Dated: 5/14/2025
Tammy R Weikert Circuit Clerk By: rmb May 20, 2025
WHITESIDE COUNTY FARMLAND ASSESSMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE
PUBLI C HEARING COUNTY COURTHOUSE ROOM 117 MONDAY, JUNE 2, 2025 AT 4:00 PM
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
LAND ASSESSMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE
PUBLI C HEARING COUNTY COURTHOUSE ROOM 117 MONDAY, JUNE 2, 2025 AT 4:00 PM
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Whiteside County Farmland Assessment Review Committee will conduct a Public Hearing, Monday, June 2, 2025 at 4:00 PM in the EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER, Room 117, loca ted on the ground floor of the Whiteside County Courthouse, at 200 East Knox Street, Morrison, Illinois. The purpose of this meeting will be to inform farm owners of the procedures and requirements for farmland assessments for 2026. The Property Tax Code, sections 10-110 through 10125, (35ILC200/ 10-110 through 10125) requires farmland to be assessed in relation to productivity and use, using assessed values certified to County assessing officials by the Department of Revenue.
Whiteside County Farmland Assessment Review Committee Robin Brands, Chairman
May 20, 2025
PUBLIC NOTICE
the District Office, 100 E Knox St, Morrison, Illinois, after 8:00 am, CSDT on the 20th day of May, 2025. Notice is hereby given that a PUBLIC HEARING on said Budget will be held at 6:30 pm, CSDT on Monday, the 16th day of June, 2025, at the District Office, 100 E Knox St, Morrison, Illinois. Dated this 20th day of May, 2025. Board of Education of School District #6, in the County of Whiteside, State of Illinois. Shannon Bumann Superintendent Morrison CUSD #6
May 20, 2025
KNOWN AS: 105 E 2nd Street Coal Valley, IL 61240 and which said Mortgage was made by: Eugene Tschopp the Mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for One Reverse Mortgage, LLC, as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Rock Island County, Illinois, as Document No. 2013-17848; and for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law and that the said suit is now pending.
The Whiteside County Farmland Assessment Review Committee will conduct a Public Hearing, Monday, June 2, 2025 at 4:00 PM in the EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER, Room 117, loca ted on the ground floor of the Whiteside County Courthouse, at 200 East Knox Street, Morrison, Illinois. The purpose of this meeting will be to inf fa
Notice is hereby given by the Board of Education of School District #6 in the County of Whitesi de, State of Illinois, that an amended budget for said School District for fiscal year beginning July 1, 2024 will be on file and conveniently available for public inspection in the District Office, 100 E Knox St, Morrison, Illinois, after 8:00 am, CSDT on the 20th day of May, 2025. Notice is hereby given that a PUBLIC HEARING on said Budget will be held at 6:30 pm, CSDT on Monday, the 16th day of June, 2025, at the District Office, 100 E Knox St, Morrison, Illinois. Dated this 20th day of May, 2025. Board of Education of School District #6, in the County of Whiteside, State of Illinois. Shannon Bumann Superintendent Morrison CUSD #6
May 20, 2025
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS Traditional Mortgage Acceptance Corporation PLAINTIFF Vs. Eugene Tschopp; United States of AmericaSecretary of Housing and Urban Development; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants DEFENDANTS No. 2025FC26 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: Eugene Tschopp Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants That this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 105 E 2nd Street Coal Valley, IL 61240 and which said Mortgage was made by: Eugene Tschopp the Mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for One Reverse Mortgage, LLC, as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Rock Island County, Illinois, as Document No. 2013-17848; and for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law d that the aid
NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this Court, Tammy R Weikert Rock Island County Courthouse 1317 3rd Avenue, Suite 101 Rock Island, IL 61201 on or before June 19, 2025, A DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU AT ANY TIME AFTER THAT DAY AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRAYER OF SAID COMPLAINT.
CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100 Burr Ridge, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 DuPage # 15170 Winnebago # 531 Our File No. 14-25-00732 NOTE: This law firm is a debt collector. I3266027
