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Sinnissippi Centers offers advice for those struggling with mental health
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September is an especially important awareness month for the public and for behavioral health care. It is both Recovery Month and Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month.
Millions of Americans are impacted by substance use disorders, mental illnesses and suicide each year. Every September, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration sponsors Recovery Month, according to a news release from Sinnissippi Centers, Dixon.
“The goal of Recovery Month is to increase awareness that treatments for substance use disorders and mental illnesses work, and that recovery is possible,” Sinnissippi Centers’ President and CEO Stacie Kemp said.
“But just as important, is to let people know that they can be a great support to someone suffering from a substance use disorder or mental health concern without any special knowledge or training, just by being there. However, getting more information about these diseases and disorders is always helpful for everyone,” Kemp said.
Some facts to consider:
• There are nearly 37 million rural Americans – more than half of rural residents – who live in areas with a shortage of mental health professionals. Distance to treatment services in rural areas can be a barrier to getting treatment.
• Family and friends can play a key role in helping address mental illness and substance use disorders by identifying when someone has a problem.
• Only 20% of those with a substance use disorder get the help they need. There are many barriers, but stigma and lack of coverage or adequate coverage are two
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Symphony orchestra concert is Sept. 20 in Clinton
The Clinton Symphony Orchestra will open its 72nd concert season at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, in the new Durgin Performing Arts Center at Clinton High School in Clinton, Iowa.
The goal of Recovery Month is to increase awareness that treatments for substance use disorders and mental illnesses work, and that recovery is possible.”
Stacie Kemp, President and CEO, Sinnissippi Centers
major reasons.
• Information for Recovery Month is available online at www.samhsa.gov/ recovery-month
“Suicide Prevention & Awareness Month seeks to raise awareness about suicide, a leading cause of death for individuals in the United States. Another goal is to inform people about what they can do to help keep their loved ones safe,” Kemp said.
In 2023, a little more than 49,000 Americans died due to suicide. In that same year, the CDC estimates that almost 13 million Americans had suicidal ideation (thinking about suicide).
“People who have experienced violence, including child abuse, bullying, or sexual violence, are at higher risk for suicide,” Kemp said. “Our goal is ensuring that individuals, friends and families have access to the resources they need to discuss suicide prevention and to seek help,” Kemp said.
“The more that we openly, honestly, and directly talk about suicide, the more we can help to prevent it. We also need to look for the signs of suicide ideation in those around us,” Kemp said.
Some of those signs include: Someone saying they feel like a burden, being isolated, increased anxiety, feeling trapped
or in unbearable pain, increased substance use, increased anger or rage, extreme mood swings, expressing hopelessness, and/or talking or posting on social media about wanting to die.
Who are the people at risk? Those with:
• Depression, other mental health concerns, or substance use disorders
• Chronic pain
• Family history of a mental health concern or substance use
• Family history of suicide
• Exposure to family violence, including physical or sexual abuse
• Having recently been released from prison or jail
• A history of suicide attempts
• Exposure, directly or indirectly, to others’ suicidal behavior, such as that of family members, peers, or celebrities
“What can you do? Safeguard the people in your life from the risk of suicide and support them: Ask how they are doing, ask about what is going on in their life,” Kemp said.
“Keep them safe as best you can. Just be there for them to listen and be nonjudgmental, do not try to ‘fix them.’ Help them connect to any treatment or support resources they need,” Kemp said. “Follow up with them to make sure they are OK.”
A great resource someone in crisis can utilize is the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. You can call by dialing 988, send a text to 988, or chat online at 988lifeline. org.
Sinnissippi Centers also has a 24-hour toll-free number you can use for someone in crisis at 1-800-242-7642. Another resource is the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s website at www. afsp.org. Sinnissippi Centers also maintains an extensive links page for a variety of behavioral health care topics at www. sinnissippi.org
The orchestra welcomes a new conductor, Silas Nathaniel Huff. The symphony, which includes musicians from the Sauk Valley, will perform music by Louise Ferrenc, Jean Sibelius, Manuel de Falla and the 4th Symphony of Johannes Brahms.
Admission is by season ticket or adult ticket available at the door for $20. All students are admitted for free; an adult companion with a student gets in for half-price. Find details at clintonsymphony. org.
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Hot rods take over Erie triangle at second annual car show
By JESSIE OTTEN
Hot rods took over the triangle Saturday, Sept. 13, in Erie. More than 20 vendors were on hand selling art, cotton candy, and lemonade, as were life-sized Hot Wheels and regular Hot Wheels racing for kids; a 50/50 raffle, raffle baskets and several awards for registered cars. Stacy Bomleny, owner of SB Floral and Design at 908 Albany St. in Erie, hosted the first event with The Corner Cafe in 2024, taking over County Line Cruisers’ car show when the club dissolved earlier that year.
TOP LEFT: Andrew Bomleny and Leanne Holland used the Erie Car Show as a way to raise funds for the newly founded Shianne’s Wishes foundation. After Leanne’s daughter Shianne lost her battle to osteosarcoma in 2016, Leanne realized families have limited resources for everyday things like rent and medications. So in March 2025 Shianne’s Wishes was formed. For information about the foundation, visit facebook.com/ shianneswishes or email shianneswishesfoundation@gmail.com. TOP RIGHT: Car enthusiasts lined the streets in the Erie triangle Saturday for the Erie Car Show. Spectators could purchase a vote to choose one car for the “People’s Choice” award, with all proceeds going to Shianne’s Wishes foundation, a non profit that helps provide funds for the families of children battling cancer. ABOVE: Marcus Brand of Port Byron brought his stand out 1991 stars and stripes Ford Mustang to the Erie Car Show on Saturday. LEFT: Mark Griebel came out to the Erie Car Show on Saturday with his 454 big block 1962 Chevy 2 Nova dubbed the “Gone Bananas” car.
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WACC Auto Tech program gives hands-on training
By BRANDON CLARK bclark@shawmedia.com
At the Whiteside Area Career Center, students are using hands–on training to shift into high-gear careers in the automotive industry.
The WACC’s Automotive Technology serves as a launchpad for students seeking hands–on experience, certifications and direct pathways into the workforce. Designed for high school juniors and seniors, this one or two-year program immerses students in automotive repair, from brake pads to engine diagnostics, while offering real–world job experiences along the way.
First–year students focus on foundational skills: lubrication, brakes, engine tune–up, suspension, fuel injection, computer controls, electrical systems, exhaust systems and cooling.
“They learn the basics: brakes, suspension, even oil change maintenance,” instructor Bill Hare said. “Why we can’t just put any oil in a car, how to change belts... tires is a big one. With the oil changes, tires and alignment stuff that they learn, they can... go work entry level into a shop.”
Hare said the program enrolls about 120 students annually, offering them the opportunity to work on a variety of vehicles, including their own, as well as those brought in by customers. The class partners with local churches, county departments and state organizations to provide real repair opportunities.
Rock Falls High School junior Tucker Ullrich, now in his first year with the program, plans to become a mechanic after graduation.
“I joined the program because I’m interested in working on cars… doing transmission stuff and engine swaps,” said Ullrich, who also works at Moore’s Tires in Rock Falls.
In the second year, students dig deeper – working on differential operation, transmissions and clutches, engine diagnostics, heating and cooling systems. They also become eligible for work-based learning placements, where they spend part of their school week gaining on-the-job experience.
Now in his second year with the program, Oregon High School senior Logan Embick is already putting his skills to use through a work-based learning placement at Dabney Trucking in Dixon.
“I like working on cars, and I’m going into diesel after I graduate, so I figured I might as well get a head start,” Embick
said.
Students train using Automotive Service Excellence standards, giving them a solid foundation for the industry certification process. Hare said the curriculum and testing are designed to mirror ASE-style exams, so students are familiar with the format and expectations.
While they need two years of professional experience before officially earning ASE certification, the program prepares them to pursue it once they meet that requirement. Free online study tools are available, and many students begin working toward certification after gaining on-the-job experience.
“We can get them ready to take the test,” Hare said. “They need two years experience before they can take and pass the test and get their certificate, but we’re preparing them to go out to do that.”
On May 20, the WACC held its WorkBased Learning Signing Day, honoring nine students who turned their internships into job offers. Recognized for their professionalism and strong work ethic, the students represented various
local high schools and were each hired by their internship employers.
With the national shortage of skilled auto technicians, WACC’s program fills a vital need. Students graduate ready to step into entry-level roles, and local shops gain reliable, skilled workers who already know their way around a garage.
“I have a student in first block that is going to work at a custom shop... where they make and manufacture couches out of car trunks,” Hare said. “We’ve had some people go to Ken Nelson. I’ve had a rock star go down and is a diesel technician. She does very well. And a lot of our guys go on to do work for Ford.”
Looking ahead, Hare hopes to introduce hybrid and electric vehicle training to the program – an area he has avoided so far due to safety concerns. He is currently researching safe, entrylevel training modules that avoid the high-voltage risks typically associated with electric vehicle systems.
Instructor Jason Krueger has been with the program for eight years. During that time, he has seen major improvements in both equipment and instruc -
tion, thanks in large part to WACC Director Josh Johnson.
“He saw some of the deficiencies in the program right away,” Krueger said, noting that Johnson helped secure funding to modernize the shop. As a result, students now train on updated tools and technology, including a new alignment rack, modern A/C systems, and specialized equipment for steering and suspension work.
“We’re pretty well equipped to do just about anything on vehicles,” Krueger said, adding that these upgrades ensure students are prepared to step into today’s workforce with experience using the latest industry tools.
The WACC is a cooperative endeavor of 16 member school districts and three parochial schools, educating students who come from five counties: Bureau, Carroll, Lee, Ogle and Whiteside, according to WACC’s website. Most of the population is from Sterling, Rock Falls and Dixon, with the remainder residing in surrounding rural areas and small towns.
For more information, visit wacc. com.
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Students in the Whiteside Area Career Center’s Automotive Technology program inspect the underneath of a truck on Sept. 10.
From photoshop to podcasts: WACC Digital Media Arts program opens doors for future creatives
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For students passionate about art, technology and storytelling, the Digital Media Arts program at the Whiteside Area Career Center offers them a chance to create.
Through hands-on projects in photography, graphic design, video editing and digital drawing, WACC students explore the tools and techniques used by professionals in the creative industry, all while building portfolios of their own. Eligible students also can earn up to 12 college credits through the program.
Instead of textbooks and tests, students learn about camera control, lighting, composition, file management and image manipulation for digital photography, as well as video– and audio–editing techniques used in film, television and online media.
Students are also introduced to digital drawing techniques, composition tools, color theory and how to effectively use social media, while focusing on technical skills, visual storytelling, social impact and ethics.
The program offers:
• media arts
• digital photography
• digital drawing
• video and audio production
• motion graphics and animation
• interactive and web design
• graphic design
Students also can learn how to design a video game; create a 3D print; record a TV show; print their own T-shirt; or work in a sound recording studio for music, podcast production and other projects.
Instructor Denis Mennie said the program is open to junior and senior students and can be taken as a one- or two-year course.
“We like for students to experience a little bit of everything,” Mennie said. “So even if they prefer to do something, they get to experience different classes. And then if they come back in their second year, they can specialize in something.”
Second-year students have the option to complete a capstone project, which can include work for real businesses or community organizations.
“We have somebody working on a
to help build her portfolio. She wants to attend college for graphic design and business, with plans to start her own advertising business after graduation.
“Coming in here definitely helped me,” Bush said. “I knew I wanted to do something with graphic design or digital drawing, but coming in here and learning more about the process of designing stuff and advertisements really helped.”
Faith Christian School junior Hunter Roe is in her first year with the program. She is learning how to edit photos using Photoshop and hopes to work in the film industry one day.
“I wanted to expand my skills in doing things that I love, which is being creative,” Roe said. “I feel like this is one of those classes where you get to learn a lot and explore things and uncover new talents that you didn’t know you had.”
That sense of discovery and creative freedom is exactly what Mennie hopes to foster in the classroom.
“We get some of the most creative students in here,” Mennie said. “I give them the tools, and they just go ahead with it, and I try to shepherd them to make sure that they keep busy. That’s the key.”
marketing campaign for an up-and-coming makeup company. We also have somebody editing the video for the George Fest,” Mennie said. “We were there with some students over the summer, and we got some footage, some photos, and now the students are going to put it all together, and they’re going to do a promotion for the next George Fest.”
Mennie said the program equips students with real-world skills that prepare them for advanced college programs or direct entry into the workforce. He noted that former student Matt Moreno now works in marketing for the Chicago Bulls, while another alum, Allison Martinez, serves as a global product manager for Wahl Clipper in Sterling.
Eastland High School seniors Gabriel Parnell and Peyton Johnson are editing a music album as part of their second-year project.
“The first year, you get to figure out what you like. When I first got here, they were having me do drawing, photography, working on the sets and the recordings, and writing movies,” Par -
nell said. “And then when you find your groove and you get on it, [Mennie will] send you to work and give you projects on the things you’re looking at. About the second month in, he had us back here making music because he noticed we got interested in it.”
Fulton High School senior Isabella Bush is currently looking for marketing projects and clients outside the WACC
The WACC is a cooperative endeavor of 16 member school districts and three parochial schools, educating students who come from five counties: Bureau, Carroll, Lee, Ogle and Whiteside, according to WACC’s website. Most of the population is from Sterling, Rock Falls and Dixon, with the remainder residing in surrounding rural areas and small towns.
For more information, visit wacc. com.
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Students work on their Digital Media Arts program projects at the Whiteside Area Career Center in Sterling under the watchful eye of Instructor Denis Mennie.
Morrison donates $5K to SVCC’s Impact Program
By BRANDON CLARK bclark@shawmedia.com
The city of Morrison has donated $5,000 to Sauk Valley Community College’s Impact Program as part of the ongoing Mustang Endowment Challenge.
The donation reflects community support for the Impact Program, which offers eligible in-district high school students the opportunity to earn up to three years of tuition and fees at SVCC before they graduate.
“I’m happy the council chose to support this program,” Morrison Mayor Scott Vandermyde said. “It helps Morrison students, our community and the 26 nonprofit organizations that are volunteer partners, and encourages students to remain in the Sauk Valley. We are pleased to donate to the endowment efforts for Morrison schools.”
SVCC Vice President of Advancement Lori Cortez said the donation resulted from ongoing conversations with city leadership.
“Because of the city’s support, the Mustang Challenge endowment efforts
have now reached 70% of their goal,” Cortez said.
The Mustang Endowment Challenge is an initiative to fully fund the Impact Program for Morrison schools through community contributions. Donations are still being accepted as SVCC continues its fundraising efforts.
Earlier this year, the Sauk Valley College Foundation reached a major milestone when Polo High School became fully funded through the Impact Program. The effort followed similar success in the Milledgeville-Chadwick school district, which was fully endowed thanks to a gift from the estate of Hal Weaver.
The Polo initiative, known as the Marcos Endowment Challenge, is part of the foundation’s broader $10 million campaign to permanently fund the Impact Program.
The Impact Program currently partners with more than 270 nonprofit organizations throughout the Sauk Valley region. Participating students must complete volunteer service hours with local nonprofits to qualify for tuition support.
To be part of the Impact Program, a
student must register by Sept. 1 of their current high school year and must follow a list of benchmarks. They include:
• staying on pace with the graduation date of their graduating class.
• completing 100 community service hours before the graduation date (25 hours per year).
• graduating from a high school or homeschool program within the SVCC district.
• applying for at least one other local, state or national scholarship.
• completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, commonly known as FAFSA; if you are not eligible, use the FAFSA forecaster.
Covered costs
Impact Program students have the opportunity to earn three years of tuition and fees at SVCC.
Enrollment begins April 1 of a student’s eighth-grade year and continues until Sept. 1 of their freshman year of high school. The program covers tuition and all fees, with reduced coverage at tiered rates for students who sign up after their freshman year.
• Students who sign up by Sept. 1 of their freshman year of high school are eligible for 100% earned tuition and fees.
• Students who sign up by Sept. 1 of their sophomore year of high school are eligible for 75% earned tuition and fees.
• Students who sign up by Sept. 1 of their junior year of high school are eligible for 50% earned tuition and fees.
• Students who are dismissed from the Impact Program are ineligible to sign up again in a future year.
Other requirements
Students must maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA each semester and complete 25 hours of community service each year. They also must be enrolled in a certificate, degree or transfer program.
For more information about the Impact Program or to explore partnership opportunities, visit svcc.edu/impact or email impact@svcc.edu.
To discuss a donation to the Mustang Endowment Challenge, contact Kim Ewoldsen, executive director of donor relations and economic development, at kim.s.ewoldsen@svcc.edu or 815-6006267.
Paint The Town returns to Morrison Sept. 20
By BRANDON CLARK bclark@shawmedia.com
Morrison’s signature street–art celebration returns Saturday, Sept. 20, as Paint The Town transforms the city’s downtown into a vibrant, outdoor canvas for artists of all ages.
Hosted by the Children’s Art Preservation Association, Paint The Town 2025 invites community members to turn blank squares and circles along Morrison’s historic Main Street into colorful works of art. The event begins at noon and will feature several local food vendors, including Steam Anchor, Main Squeeze, the Chill Shack and others. Entertainment will include live folk and country music, a roaming mariachi band and a magician performing throughout the afternoon.
This year’s theme is Paint ‘Til The Cows Come Home. Registration is $20 per painting space and includes a commemorative T-shirt, a goodie bag filled with painting supplies and a map of the downtown painting spaces.
Since its inception in 1994, Paint The Town has grown from just 250 painted squares to more than 1,500, created by more than 2,000 participants each year. The event now draws more than 6,000 visitors annually for a day of art, entertainment and community celebration.
CAPA was founded in 1993 and exists to serve young artists and the community. Its board comprises local educators and residents who believe children should be recognized and encouraged for their creative contributions to the visual arts. The organization’s programs, events and goals aim to add a new artistic dimension and enrichment to the community.
Each year, CAPA awards a $1,000 scholarship to a graduating senior from Morrison Community High School who plans to major in visual or fine arts, with continued support available throughout their college career. It also contributes funding and resources to support the fine arts curriculum in Morrison schools.
For more information, visit capamorrisonil.org.
TO ALL OUR EMPLOYEES
Thank you for the dedication, expertise, and kindness you bring to CGH. You are the heart of our organization, and the reason our patients and communities receive such exceptional care. We are deeply grateful for the compassion you show every day, and we couldn’t be prouder to have you all as part of the CGH family.
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Avery VenHuizen creates a colorful scene Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, at Paint The Town in Morrison.
River Cities Quilters Guild show is Sept. 19 and 20 in Fulton
Members of the River Cities Quilters Guild flank the raffle quilt that will be available at the upcoming quilt show in Fulton. Raffle tickets will be available for purchase at the show. The quilt has special significance to the guild because it was started by a member, Sandy Signeri, who died unexpectedly and members finished the quilt in her honor. At the show attendees will find that there are over 100 entries that can be viewed, four area vendors, a bed turning, a quilt appraiser, plus a scissor sharpener on Friday. The quilt show will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19, and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, at the Fulton Presbyterian Church in Fulton. Admission is $5.
Photo provided by the River Cities Quilters Guild
Russ Damhoff Court to be dedicated Nov. 1 at SVCC
By BRANDON CLARK bclark@shawmedia.com
Sauk Valley Community College will dedicate its basketball court to longtime athletic director and men’s basketball coach Russ Damhoff during a special ceremony Nov. 1.
The newly refinished Russ Damhoff Court, featuring his signature, will be unveiled at 3 p.m. in the SVCC gym before the Skyhawks’ first home men’s basketball game of the season. The event at 173 Route 2 in Dixon is open to the public.
Damhoff retired in 2017 after 31 years at SVCC, where he compiled a career coaching record of 592–392. He was twice named Region IV Coach of the Year and led the Skyhawks to multiple conference titles and regional tournament appearances. Since his retirement, Damhoff has remained involved with the program and will begin his eighth season as assistant coach this fall.
His coaching career at Sauk began after he left the construction field and returned to Northern Illinois University to complete his degree. He initially volunteered with the Skyhawks before being named head coach. Although his first season ended with just three wins, the program saw a swift turnaround in the years that followed. Notable early
seasons included a 28-4 finish and conference championship in 1988-89, and another conference title in 1991.
Throughout the 1990s, Damhoff led the team to consistent success, including back-to-back Region IV titles in 199394 and 1994-95 with records of 26-6 and 25-8, respectively. His teams remained competitive throughout his tenure, with Sauk Valley posting only two losing seasons under his leadership.
As athletic director, Damhoff oversaw the expansion of the college’s athletic department, introducing new programs such as baseball, cross country and softball. During his tenure, SVCC earned the conference trophy as the top overall athletic program in back-to-back years. Several teams, including volleyball and women’s basketball, made deep postseason runs and Sauk consistently sent athletes to national competitions.
Damhoff was known for recruiting both local and out-of-district talent, often bringing in standout athletes from nearby schools in Sterling, Dixon, Rock Falls and surrounding areas. His commitment to player development and community involvement became hallmarks of his leadership.
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Sauk Valley Community College will dedicate its basketball court to longtime athletic director and men’s basketball coach Russ Damhoff (center) during a special ceremony Nov. 1.
40-acre parcel in Carroll County now protected
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The Natural Land Institute has closed on a conservation easement in Carroll County donated by landowners Jim and Marilyn Anderson.
The conservation easement protects in perpetuity a 40-acre parcel with significant natural resources while the land remains in private ownership, according to an NLI news release. There also was an access-egress easement so that the Natural Land Institute could access the site for annual monitoring visits, as it is not on a public road.
Conservation easements are legally recorded documents that are attached to a land’s deed that offer a way for landowners to protect the nature of their land for future generations and future landowners while the land remains in private ownership.
Jim and Marilyn Anderson knew 40 acres of their land in Carroll County was special, with unique old-growth woodland and savanna remnants along with a unique wetland seep (where
wildlife habitat along with maintaining the health of its trees.
The Illinois Real Property Conservation Rights Act recognizes the importance of private conservation efforts by authorizing conservation easements for the protection of natural, scenic or open-space values of real property, assuring its availability for agriculture, forest recreational or open-space use, protecting natural resources, and maintaining or enhancing air or water quality.
groundwater comes to the surface) and creek. They wanted to ensure that this special parcel remains that way in perpetuity while retaining ownership. The
conservation easement includes a forestry management plan along with an overall management plan so that the land also is maintained as high-quality
The public benefits of the Anderson conservation easement are that it provides habitat to a variety of plants, animals and aquatic creatures; protects the water quality of East Johnson Creek by being a place for natural vegetation to do its job capturing rainfall and filtering runoff; protects natural vegetation and aquatic habitat that provides opportunities for educational uses and scientific study; and preserves open space for recreation by the landowners and their guests and scenic enjoyment, as the land is visible from public roads and publicly accessible land.
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A conservation easement with a Carroll County family will protect in perpetuity a 40-acre parcel with significant natural resources while the land remains in private ownership, according to a Natural Land Institute news release.
Morrison program to feature Tampico’s 150th
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Monthly programming resumes Sunday, Sept. 21, at Morrison’s Heritage Museum.
The program will feature Tampico, which was founded in 1871 by J. W. Glassburn and incorporated in 1875. The first families, however, settled there in 1855.
The town celebrated 2025 as its sesquicentennial anniversary. Committee Chair Janee Blackert will present a PowerPoint presentation to illustrate
the birthplace of President Ronald Reagan and more.
Included for display will be items from the Tampico 1975 centennial celebration, which inspired the 2025 event. Tampico-area Reagan family members are especially welcome. See the family Bible at the museum.
The museum is located at 202 E. Lincolnway, Morrison. Front and back doors open at 1 p.m. the day of the program, which will begin promptly at 1:30 p.m. Refreshments will be provided.
The building is accessible to all from a ramp in the back parking lot.
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‘After Five’ women’s group will meet Sept. 16 in Albany
All women are invited to the “After Five” women’s group dinner and program “Safe in God’s Arms” on Sept. 16 at United Methodist Church, 502 First Ave., Albany. Dinner is at 6:30 p.m. For reservations, call Carolene Sterenberg at 563-212-5528. The cost of dinner is $14.
The event will feature a special presentation called “Fraud and Scam Protection” by Aimee Kongkousonh and Kathy White from
TBK Bank. They will present important information on how to stay protected from fraud.
The program also will feature inspirational speaker Randy Zemlicka from Monroe, Wisconsin. He will speak on “Running the Marathon of Life,” covering the trials of health issues and other heartbreaking experiences in his life that convinced him of God’s grace and faithfulness. Shaw Local News Network
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Ronald Reagan’s Birthplace and Museum are located in the 100 block of South Main Street in Tampico.
FULTON GLIMPSES OF THE PAST
1995: Tractor stolen from dealer showroom, driven into Mississipppi River
60 years – Sept. 15, 1965
Funeral services for Sheriff Boyd Kimmel, aged 52, were conducted Saturday afternoon. Sheriff Kimmel was well known in Fulton, where he spent a great deal of time assisting with various problems during the April flood. He had been either sheriff or special deputy sheriff of Whiteside County since 1943.
Fulton Fire Protection District was the only bidder for the old City Hall property. Council voted to table the Fire District’s bid of $500 until the next meeting. Delay in action on the bid was voted because of the absence of the City Attorney. It was the consensus of the Mayor and the Council that the Fire District’s bid would probably be accepted.
50 years – Sept. 17, 1975
Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Englehorn of Clinton are the new owners and operators of Fulton Marina. Steve Stuart has sold his personal property and equipment to the couple and the City Council agreed to renew and transfer the lease to them. The Englehorns plan to install equipment, to sell gasoline and other future plans include the sale of fishing
and boating supplies, development of a campsite and boat and camper sales.
The First Trust and Savings Bank in Albany is ahead of schedule and it is possible that the new building can be occupied in early November. The new building contains about 5,400 square feet of floor space.
40 years – Sept. 18, 1985
Fulton Chamber of Commerce information center is now in operation. The office is located in the Ben Franklin store on the corner of Fourth Street and Eleventh Aveue. Martin Merema, owner of the store, is also the manager of the Chamber office.
A budget calling for expenditures of more than $3 million for the 1985-86 school year was adopted at the meeting of the River Bend Board. The board spent several hours discussing various other problems, including action on allegations that a teacher had exceeded the rules in disciplining a student.
30 years – Sept. 13, 1995
Fulton Implement Inc., a John Deere dealer, has always had an open viewing
area so customers could see the equipment. That may come to a stop. On Aug. 27 a person stole a $40,000 John Deere tractor with a rear-mounted blade and drove it to Dubuque at night. It is believed that an 18-year-old man was at Cordova Dragway, came to Albany during Miss Flame, stole a bicycle and drove up Route 84 to the Implement. From there, driving the tractor, he proceeded to Dubuque. The tractor was driven into the Mississippi River and completely submerged, except 1 inch of the cab remained above water.
Shaunda Tiesman and Sue VanKampen, new owners of a downtown beauty salon are holding a Grand Opening to their newly remodeled business. The salon is the former New Reflections Beauty Salon at 1104 Fourth St. and has changed its name to River City Hair and Nails.
20
years – Sept. 14, 2005
Kiwanis President Gene Richter presents a $400 check to James Spielman, principal at River Bend Middle School to benefit the school’s Quiz Bowl program. The funds purchased a new
8:15am
electronic board and buzzers for use during competitions.
Area residents began seeing the beginning of harvest season. Light sand ground south of Fulton was harvested with a yield of 30-50 bushels per acre depending on how light the soil was. In the Garden Plain Township, areas where ground is more clay are yielding 130-140 bushels per acre.
10 years – Sept. 16, 2015
Friends of the Windmill have been awarded $1,200 from the D. S. Flikkema Foundation through Fulton Association for Community Enrichment. Funds will be used to pay for a new welcome/information sign at De Immigrant Windmill and also help defray the cost of new sails for the windmill.
Kiwanis Club members, Honor Flight volunteers, Fulton Township employees, Key Club students, the mayor and City Council members, American Legion members, church members, and Fulton and Albany Realtors conducted a bucket brigade raising $4,606.59 to assist the local Salvation Army and to help continue the mission of the Honor Flight.
(Reserved for children Pre-K – 2)
Entries open for Rock Falls’ Spooktacular Halloween parade
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After an overwhelming response from last year, Rock Falls Tourism has announced the return of the Spooktacular Halloween lighted golf cart and UTV parade. The parade starts at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 18 in downtown Rock Falls.
Get ready for a night full of lights, costumes and fun. Choose a theme, dress up, and decorate a golf cart or UTV to be part of this glowing celebration.
The parade kicks off at Rock Falls High School on 11th Avenue, travels down West Second Street, turns onto
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Sauk Valley Senior Showcase will be Oct. 7 at Northland Mall
Shaw Media, CGH Medical Center, OSF Healthcare and Gaffey Home Nursing & Hospice are proud to announce the 2025 Sauk Valley Senior Showcase, an exhibit for seniors and caregivers, on Tuesday,
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Second Avenue and ends at the First Street parking lot.
Awards will be handed out.
Registration for the parade closes Oct. 15. Registration is required to participate. All outlying towns are welcome to join the fun.
If your golf cart or UTV is not registered in Rock Falls, no problem. A oneday permit for $20 is being offered. Just trailer your golf cart or UTV into the city limits of Rock Falls and be part of the parade magic.
The fee to enter your already-registered vehicle with the city of Rock Falls is $10.
Register in person at the Rock Falls
Oct. 7.
The event will held at Northland Mall in Sterling and is the premier event for those “50 and Better.” Exhibitors have the opportunity to meet face to face with senior citizens and caregivers who are eager to learn about products and services
‘Going Off Grid’ Entails: Understanding the Difference Between Grid-Tied and Off-Grid Solar Systems
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With energy prices on the rise, more homeowners are asking about solar and going “off-grid.” It’s an exciting idea — but often misunderstood.
Going completely off-grid means your home is entirely disconnected from the utility company. Your solar system, battery bank, and lifestyle must all be carefully managed to meet your household energy needs.
Living off-grid means you’re fully responsible for producing, storing, and managing all the energy you use — even at night or during cloudy stretches, unlike a grid-tied system, where the utility remains available as a consistent energy source regardless of weather and daylight hours. That’s where the design becomes critical. An off-grid system requires detailed energy usage planning, a sizable battery bank, and a mindset shift — you’ll need to be more
Tourism office, 603 W. 10th St., Rock Falls. Download the registration form at bit.ly/3V0DLvL.
Parade rules
• Golf carts or UTVs only.
• Registration is required. No walkups.
• If you are trailering your golf cart or UTV, parking will be in the back parking lot of Rock Falls High School, and the parking lot will be open at 5 p.m.
• Only registered parade entrants will be permitted in the back parking lot of Rock Falls High School.
• Lineup will be in the back parking lot of Rock Falls High School.
• The parade will step off at 6:30 p.m.
• The number of participants may not exceed the recommended capacity of the cart.
• Golf carts must be at least 50% decorated.
• Golf carts or UTVs must be decorated in the spirit of the Halloween season, family friendly and in good taste.
• Candy can be thrown, but please use caution.
• All vehicles/trailers for the golf cart or UTV must be moved out of the Rock Falls parking lot by 10 p.m.
• Failure to comply with the rules will result in immediate removal from the event.
mindful of when and how you consume power, especially during low-production periods. For many, this means some lifestyle changes to match the rhythms of solar production and battery capacity.
At Stateline Solar, we primarily install grid-tied solar systems — the most costeffective and common option. However, we do offer battery backup solutions for customers looking to add resilience during utility power outages. It’s important to note: solar alone does not provide power during a grid outage — batteries must be added for this capability.
If you’re considering a battery system or wondering if off-grid is right for you, we’re here to help you understand what’s involved and explore the options that best fit your goals.
For more information, or to schedule a consultation, please contact:
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designed for them. Limited space is available, and the deadline to participate is Monday, Sept. 22.
Are you a business owner or do you work for a business or agency that caters to or benefits from the ever-growing senior marketplace? If so, you will want to be a
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part of the 2025 Sauk Valley Senior Showcase.
For more information about becoming an exhibitor, contact Kelly Null at Sauk Valley Media at 815-632-2566 or marketing@ saukvalley.com.
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Celebrating 100 Years
Marvin Geerts
Marvin Geerts of Morrison will be celebrating his 100th birthday on Saturday, September 20th .
Please join Marvin and his family for an Open House from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. on September 20th at Resthave Assisted Living, 408 Maple Street in Morrison.
Marvin’s family consists of his children, Lorinda White of Dixon, Steven (Marsha) Geerts and Michael (Marna) Geerts of Morrison, and Teresa Mason of Cottage Grove, WI, and their extended families.
No gifts please.
Cards may be sent to Marvin Geerts at 408 Maple Street, Room 110, Morrison, IL 61270.
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Morrison Athletic Hall of Fame to induct 3 athletes, 1 team Sept. 19
The Morrison High School Athletic Hall of Fame announced its 23rd class of athletes to be enshrined. Ceremonies are scheduled to be at 6:45 p.m. Sept. 19 before the Morrison football team takes on Forreston. 2025 inductees include Vern Tervelt (1960), Mike Anderson (2000), Christy Wiersema Houzenga (2011) and the 2010 softball team.
The next Hall of Fame ceremony will be in 2027.
Henry C. Adams Public Library news
Dragon Ball Z Craft Hour in September: All kids invited for our Dragon Ball Z Craft Hour on Saturday, Sept. 13, at 10 a.m. Come make dragon eggs in our manga-themed craft hour. Any and all kids are invited to attend.
Lego Club to Meet: Lego Club will meet on Saturday, Sept. 27, at 10 a.m. All ages are invited. Snacks will be provided. Book Club for September: The next library book club meeting will be Tuesday, Sept. 16, at 2 p.m. and the book will be “The Huntress” by Kate Quinn. If you would like to join the book club, email or phone the Library, and we will get the book ordered for you, at 309-714-2699 or hcadams1@yahoo.com.
Microgreens classes to be offered: Did you know that sulforaphane found in cruciferous vegetables can help protect and repair your DNA? The Henry C. Adams Memorial Library will be offering microgreen growing classes to the public this fall. These classes will be free and they will provide you with your own sprout house and training. We would like to know if an evening or weekend class time will work for the public. Please let us know as
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JOY E. (STAGE) PETTENGER
classes are expected to start this fall. Morrison Kiwanis Club to raffle off two bikes Sept. 20
The Morrison Kiwanis Club is selling raffle tickets for two youth-sized bikes. Proceeds from the raffle will benefit the Kiwanis Club’s donations to youth-focused non-profits in Morrison. The Kiwanis Club obtained a raffle license from the city of Morrison, per Morrison Kiwanis Club President Steve Davis.
Bicycle raffle tickets are $1 each or six tickets for $5, and will be sold Sept. 20 at Paint the Town in Morrison. The drawing will be held in the late afternoon on Sept. 20; participants need not be present to win.
One bike was donated by The Bike Shop in Princeton and the other bike was purchased by Kiwanis from The Bike Shop. Helmets and cable-style locks donated by Kiwanis will be included with each bike, as well.
Questions about the raffle can be directed to Davis by phone at 815-4418324 or by e-mail at stevenkd58@yahoo. com.
CrossView Church menus for September
A free community meal is served on Wednesdays from 5:30-6:15 p.m. at CrossView Church, 703 14th Ave. in Fulton. Menus
Sept. 24: hamburgers and hot dogs, tossed salad, chips, ice cream bars Oct. 1: hot chicken sandwiches, veggies and dip, nachos and cheese, assorted desserts
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How to submit Joy E. (Stage) Pettenger, 77, of Fulton, IL, passed on Wednesday, September 10, 2025. Arrangements entrusted to Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home, Fulton, IL. Additional information: www.bosmarenkes.com.
Send obituary information to saukobits@shawlocal.com or call 815-526-4438.
Fulton falls to foe Forreston
Fulton lead early, but ended up falling to NUIC foe Forreston 36-28 on the Cardinals’ home field on Friday, Sept. 12.
– Earleen Hinton
ABOVE: Fulton quarterback Braedon Meyers runs with the ball as Forreston’s Liam Stetterstrom (20) and Austin Collis (60) give chase on Friday, Sept. 12, in a NUIC game in Forreston.
LEFT: Forreston’s Connor Politsch (2) tackles Fulton’s Caden Wilkin after a catch during action in Forreston.
Photos by Earleen Hinton
Boys golf
Fulton wins Kewanee invite: The Steamers tallied a 296 as Jacob Voss (71) took first and Owen Van Zuiden (73) was runner-up. Chase Dykstra (75) was sixth and Dawson Price (77) was fourth.
Forreston (322) was third, Erie-Prophetstown (352) was 10th and Amboy (363) was 12th.
Bureau Valley’s Wyatt Novotny (73) tied for second and Forreston’s Kaden Brown (74) was fourth. Darin Greenfield (78) tied for ninth for the Cardinals. Newman 172, Erie-Prophetstown 175, Sherrard 189: There was a four-way tie for medalist as Newman’s Liam Nicklaus and Garet Wolfe matched E-P’s Dane Ruan and Grayson Johnston with 42s at Prophet Hills.
Volleyball
Fulton wins Byron invite: The Steamers beat Eastland 26-24, 25-21 in the championship match. Fulton also swept Dakota, Pecatonica and Winnebago. The Steamers beat Genoa-Kingston 16-25, 25-20,
15-13. In the five wins, Kerby Germann led the team with 59 kills and had 33 digs. Zoe Kunau had nine aces, 47 assists and Brianne Brennan had 59 assists, five aces.
Eastland (11-3) took second after wins over Forreston, Rock Falls, Pearl City and Milledgeville. Keara Kaus also eclipsed 1,000 career assists for the Cougars.
The Rockets took fifth with wins over Pearl City, Forreston, Byron and Pecatonica. Addison Miller had 18 blocks, Miley Bickett (39 digs) had 86 assists, Kaltrina Lecaj (36 kills) had 50 digs and Isela Valdivia had 47 digs.
Fulton 2, Milledgeville 1: The Steamers won 25-15, 19-25, 25-14 as Kerby Germann led the way with 15 kills and four aces with nine digs. Averi Bush added seven kills and 13 digs for Fulton. Kennedy Livengood had six kills and 13 digs for Milledgeville (4-1, 0-1). Kendra Kingsby had 28 digs and five kills for the Missiles.
Erie-Prophetstown 2, Newman 0: The Panthers won 27-25, 25-15. Kennedi Ship-
pert (two blocks, five digs) and Ruby Burger each had seven kills for the Comets. Brooklyn Smith added 23 assists and five digs for Newman.
Polo 2, Morrison 0: Polo won 25-18, 25-17 in the home matchup.
Girls golf
E-P takes third in Kewanee: The Panthers tallied 402 points to finish behind Rockford Lutheran (369) and Byron (384).
Baylie Snowden (96) took sixth, Michelle Naftzger (100) was seventh, Ava Grawe (102) was ninth and Isabella Johnston (104) was 10th for E-P.
Erie-Prophetstown 189, River Ridge-Scales
Mound 230: Isabella Johnston earned medalist with a 43 and Michelle Naftzger was runner-up with a 47 at Sandburr Run. West Carroll’s Riley Runions was third with a 49.
Erie-Prophetstown 195, Mercer County 214, Princeton 214: E-P was led by Michelle Naftzger (46) and Isabella Johnston (47) in the win. MC’s Elsie Cook (45) was medalist.
Football
Forreston 36, Fulton 28: The Cardinals (2-1, 2-1) scored 20 points at home in the fourth quarter to send the Steamers to 0-3. Senior fullback Kayden Loomis led Forreston with 117 yards and four TDs on 27 carries in the win. Forreston trailed 13-8 at halftime and 21-16 after three quarters. Braedon Meyers threw for 230 yards and a TD in the loss.
Galena 27, Eastland-Pearl City 16: The Pirates (3-0, 2-0) shut out the ninthranked Wildcatz (2-1, 2-1) in the first half and pulled away with a 19-8 fourth-quarter advantage. Brecken Hayden had a 48-yard rushing TD for E-PC and Draven Zier led the team with 147 yards on the ground with a TD.
Du-Pec 55, Morrison 7: The Mustangs fell to 0-3 after a road loss to the Rivermen (3-0, 3-0), ranked No. 12th in the latest Associated Press Class 3A poll. Morrison has scored just 21 points against a trio of tough teams to start the season.
– Earleen Hinton
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Warranty deeds
Roman Raul Reyes and Raquel Zamora, now known as Raquel Reyes, to Edward C Vock and Zully A Vock, 30915 Tanner Drive, Sterling, $500,000.
David Hughie Widener and Jean Mockrud Widener to Nancy K Newman, 3307 B Street, Rock Falls, $115,000.
Sheryl A Beien to Andrew J Schott and Melissa D Schott, one parcel on 15th Avenue, Sterling: 11-22-410-005, $5,000.
Zachary M Holmes and Lauren T Wiersema to Judith A Bushman and Christine M Bushman, 2211 12th Ave., Sterling, $210,000.
Allyn Davenport and Martha Davenport to Donna Wagenecht, Dean Davenport and Michael Davenport, 15439B Henry Road, Morrison, $0.
Cole C Young and Ariel E Young to Helga Huizenga, one parcel on Lakeside Drive, Erie, 20-06-226-010, $25,000.
Christopher Green and Emily Green to Bruce M Raymond and Ainsley J Yingling, 709 Avenue B, Sterling, $100,000.
Frank V Fritz and Jeri Lynne Fritz to Sarita A Cortes, 805 Thome Court, Rock Falls, $50,000.
Cole D Brinkmeier and Kieli Brinkmeier to Anthony J Heinitz and Rebecca Heinitz, 1007 N. Bluff St., Albany, $232,000.
Janice Lynn Calsyn to James R Shamp and Starr C Shamp, 15611 Willow Court, Sterling, $244,000.
Erin M Sanders and Emily F Sanders to Brian E Bohnhoff, 413 E. North St., Morrison, $70,000.
Ryl Parsons and Ronald D Parsons to Annamarie E Daniel, 407 23rd Ave., Fulton, $104,900.
Raymond R Wallander and Holly J Wallander to Edward Clayton Barnett and Tressa Wallace, 9669 Garden Plain Road, Morrison, $270,000.
Dewey R Beggs and Penny J Beggs to Michael H Bliss and Kelle R Bliss, 22716 Polo Road, Sterling, $10,000.
Lena Janan Vandrew, formerly known as Janan Merfeld, and Harold E Vandrew to Kevin Lee Rutherford, 24194 Hillcrest Drive, Sterling, $225,000.
Sandra P Dziedzic and John L Roehrick III to Marco Calderas and Roberta R Ramirez, 801 W. 7th St., Sterling, $20,000.
James A Wancket to James P Thompson, 3101 Prophet Road, Rock Falls, $185,000.
Peggy S Blase and Russell E Blase to Zachary M Holmes and Lauren T Holmes, 1800 38th Ave., Sterling, $285,000.
Lynn L Patten, Julie A Allen, and Lori E Patten to Joseph A Kuehl and Brittnie J Chavez Kuehl, 401 Ash Ave., Morrison, $125,000.
Jeffrey Hinton and Deann Hinton to Evan Scanlan and Katelynn Scanlan, 203 N. Lincoln St., Tampico, $25,000.
Richard L Halsten and Cynthia K Halsten to Michele Warren, 2107 10th Ave., Sterling, $275,000.
Thomas P Wyatt to Triston A Shaw and Angelina Marie Trujillo, 2817 Walnut St., Rock Falls, $75,000.
Robert Anderson to Dallas Shippert and Paige Wilson, 803 Ave. C, Sterling, $120,000.
Julie K Mashaw to Krystal Ann Yeager, 1207 4th Ave., Sterling, $111,000.
Thomas Kurian and Agnes T Kurian to Mercedes Sanchez, 1405 1st Ave., Sterling, $265,000.
David L Siex and Sharon Lee Siex to Gail Dancey, 2011 16th Ave., Sterling, $168,000.
Paula R Garcia, formerly known as Paula R Vasquez and now known as Paula R Weaver, to Cael Sanders, 306 E. 9th St., Rock Falls, $155,000.
Sharon E Hostetler, trustee, James W Hostetler Trust and Sharon E Hostetler Trust to Chris Martin and Karen Martin, one parcel in Hahnaman Township: 23-31-200-004, $0.
Sharon E Hostetler, trustee, Sharon E Hostetler Trust, and James W Hostetler Trust to Rodney Hostetler and Beverly Hostetler, two parcels in Hahnaman Township: 23-28-100-010 and 23-29-300-003, $0.
Quit-claim deeds
Christina Meador to Nicole Krips and Linden E Speers, one parcel in Sterling Township: 11-17-452-012, $0.
Kristopher J Church and Nancy A Church, formerly known as Nancy A Arians, to Nancy A Church and Kristopher J Church, 40 Meadow Lane, Prophetstown, $0.
Pamela S Nice to Pamela S Nice Trust, three parcels on Blue Goose Road, Sterling, $0.
Kelly Gang Llc to Kg Realty Group Llc, 1608 E. Rock Falls Road, Rock Falls, $0.
Oscar E Cortez and Joleen M Cortez to Bradley S Scheidecker, 1002 W. 13th St., Sterling, $45,000.
Frank Strader to Gilbert D Walters Jr, one parcel on Hoover Road, Deer Grove: 23-27-301005, $10,000.
Paul J Feldt, Heather J Eshelman, Laura J Hook and Brian J Feldt to Benjamin R Eshelman and Heather J Eshelman, two parcels on Bunker Hill Road, Fulton, 07-35-100-004 and 07-35100-005, $0.
Sharon E Hostetler, trustee, Sharon E Hostetler Trust and James W Hostetler Trust to Jesse Hostetler, trustee, Kendra Hostetler, trustee, and Hostetler Family Trust, three parcels in Hahnaman Township: 23-28-100007, 23-28-100-009 and 23-28-300-001, $0. Trustees deeds
Larry G Mccormick Trust, Mary R Mccormick Trust, and Larry G Mccormick, trustee, to Terry Wolf Construction Inc., one parcel on East 21st Street, Sterling: 11-15-302-011, $27,000.
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF Rock Island - Rock Island, ILLINOIS Freedom Mortgage Corporation Plaintiff vs Mario Duarte; et. al Defendant 25 FC 30 CALENDAR NOTICE OF SALE
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby giv en that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Interc ounty Judic ial Sales Corporation will on October 8, 2025, at the hour 9:30 a.m., Lobby, Justice Center, 1317 Third Ave nue, Rock Is land, Illinois 61201, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I .N. 17-06-304-018. Commonly known as 1802 41st St., Rock Island, IL 61201.
The real estate is: single family residence. If the subjec t 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 Property 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 ins pection. Prospecti ve bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information For information call Sales Department at Pla intiff's Attorney, Codilis & A ssociates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527. (630) 7945300. 14-25-01334
INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION
intercountyjudicialsales.com
I3272301 (The Review Sept. 2, 9, 16 2025)
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ILLINOIS PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC Plaintiff, -v.-
MICHAEL D. CLAAR et al
Defendant 2025FC85
NOTICE OF SALE
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on Jul y 23, 2025, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 1:00 PM on September 26, 2025, at the McCarthy, Callas & Feeney, PC, 329 18th Street Suite 100, Rock Island, IL, 61201, sell at public inperson sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:
Commonly known as 3305 3RD STREET A, EAST MOLINE, IL 61244
Property Index No. 17-02-206-010
The real estate is improved wi th a single family residence
Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, in certified funds/or wire transfer, 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 representation 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 Certific ate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.
The property will NOT be ope n 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 prope rty is a condomi nium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4) If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest 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 (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE 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.
You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicia l Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Plaintiff's Attorneys, 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 (630) 794-9876
THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATIO N One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236- SALE
You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales
CODILIS & ASSOCIATES , P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100
BURR RIDGE IL, 60527
630-794-5300
E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com
Attorney File No. 14-25-03171
Attorney ARDC No. 00468002
Case Number: 2025FC85
TJSC#: 45-2024
NOTE: Pur suant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Pla intiff's attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
Case # 2025FC85 I3272250 (The Review Sept. 2, 9, 16 2025)
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a tition was filed der the Juvenile Court Act by De na Curl in Court and tha the courtroom Judge Presiding Juvenile Cen 525 18th Str Rock Island, nois, on
8:30 am or as so therea fter as case may heard, a hea will be held upon the Petition to have the minor declar to be a Ward Court and for o relief under Act. THE COURT HAS AUTHORITY IN THIS PR CEEDING TAKE FROM YOU THE CUSTODY AND GUARDIAN SHIP OF THE NOR, TO TERM NATE YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS, AND APPOINT GUARDIAN W POWER TO C SENT TO ADO TION. YOU M LOSE PARENTAL RIGHTS TO YOUR CHILD. IF PETITION QUES TS TERMINATION YOUR PAREN RIGHTS AND APPOINTMENT OF A GUARD WITH POWER CONSENT ADOPTION, YOU MAY LOSE PARENTAL RIGHTS TO CHILD. Unless appear you will be entitled to ther written not or publication tices of the ceedings in case, including filing of an ame ed Petition or Motion to Te nate Paren Rights Now, less you appear the hearing show cau against the P tion, the alle tions of the P tion may sta admi ed
STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, IL-JUVENILE DIVISION
In the interest of B.B. A Minor 2025 JA 58 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION
Notice is given to any and all unknown fathers it may concern, that on 7/18/2025 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 9/26/25 @ 8:30 am or as soon therea fter as this case may be heard, a heari ng 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 admi ed
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 Jud gment entered.
Dated: 9/11/2025
Tammy R Weikert Circuit Clerk By: rmb Sept. 16, 2025
affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you, Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Dell R Hicks, deceased, Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants, that the said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of the Fourteenth Judicial Circuit, Rock Island County, Illinois by the said plaintiff against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit:
time after that day and a Judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said Complaint.
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that an order was entered by the court on August 28, 2025, admitting the will to proba te. Within 42 days after the effective date of the original order of admission, you may file a petition with the court to require proof of the will by testimony of the wi tnesses to the wi ll in open court or other evidence, as provided in section 5/6-21 of the Probate Act of 1975 (Ill. Compiled Stat 1992, Ch. 755, par 5/6-21)
proof of the will by testimony of the wi tnesses to the wi ll in open court or other evidence, as provided in section 5/6-21 of the Probate Act of 1975 (Ill. Compiled Stat 1992, Ch. 755, par 5/6-21)
You also hav e the right under section 5/8-1 of the Probate Act (Ill. Compiled Stat 1992, Ch. 755, par 5/8-1) to conte st the validity of the wi ll by filing a petition with the court within 6 months after admission of the wi ll to probate
right under section 5/8-1 of the Probate Act (Ill. Compiled Stat 1992, Ch. 755, par 5/8-1) to conte st the validity of the wi ll by filing a petition with the court within 6 months after admission of the wi ll to probate
wi ll to probate
The estate will be administered wi thout court supervision, unless under section 5/28-4 of the Probate Act (Ill. Compiled Stat 1992, Ch. 755, par 5/28-4) any interested pers on terminate s independe nt administration at any ti me by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the clerk.
terminate s independe nt administration at any ti me by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the clerk. Joanna B. Long Long Law Group (6313370) 1717 North Naper Boulevard, Suite 111 Naperville, Illinois 60563 (312) 344-3644 I3272750
Sep. 16, 23, 30, 2025
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ILLINOIS, WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., Plaintiff, v. SUSAN HARRISONHICKS, AS THE INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF DELL R HICKS, DECEASE D; CITY OF EAST MOLI NE, ILLINOIS, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, Defendants, Case No. 2025FC48 The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you, Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Dell R Hicks, deceased, Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants, that the said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of the Fourteenth Judicial Circuit, Rock Island County, Illinois by the said plaintiff against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: Lot Numbe r Five (5) and the North one-half (N1/2) of Lot Numbe r Six (6) in Block Number (2) in that part of
Lot Numbe r Five (5) and the North one-half (N1/2) of Lot Numbe r Six (6) in Block Number (2) in that part of the City of East Moline known as and called Pleasant View Addi tion to said City, situated in the County of Rock Island, i n the State of Illinois. 1925 5th Street, East Moline, IL 61244 08-36-101-012
Now, therefore, unless you, Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Dell R Hicks, deceased, Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants, and the said above named defendants, file your answer to the complaint in said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the office of the Clerk of the Fourteenth Judicial Circuit, Rock Island County, Illinois, on or before October 2, 2025, default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a Judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said Complaint.
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Andrew K. Weiss (6284233)
MDK LEGAL
Attorneys for Plaintiff
One East Wacker, Suite 1250, Chicago, IL 60601
Phone:
312-651-6700; Fax: 614-220-5613
Email: sef-AKWeiss @mdklegal.com
One of Plaintiff's Attorneys 25-005040 I3272252
Sep. 2, 9, 16, 2025
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, 210 15TH STREET, ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS
ESTATE OF Betty Lou F. Collis, DECEASE D. 25 PR 185
Notice is given to Unknown Heirs who are heirs or legatees in the above proceeding to proba te a will and whose names or addresses are not stated in the petition to admit the will to probate, that an order was entered by the court on August 28, 2025, admitting the will to proba te.
Within 42 days after the effective date of the original order of admission, you may file a petition with the court to require proof of the will by testimony of the wi tnesses to the wi ll in open court or other evidence, as provided in section 5/6-21 of the Probate Act of 1975 (Ill. Compiled Stat 1992, Ch. 755, par 5/6-21)
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You also hav e the right under section 5/8-1 of the Probate Act (Ill. Compiled Stat 1992, Ch. 755, par 5/8-1) to conte st the validity of the wi ll by filing a petition with the
SUPERVISORS ANNUAL REPORT
TOTAL REVENUE: $566,971.39
The estate will be administered wi thout court supervision, unless under section 5/28-4 of the Probate Act (Ill. Compiled Stat 1992, Ch. 755, par 5/28-4) any interested pers on terminate s independe nt administration at any ti me by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the clerk.
I, Rick Deter, Supervisor of Union Grove Township, Whiteside County, Illinois, being duly sworn, depose and say that the following report is a correct statement for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2024 and ending March 31, 2025.
UNION GROVE ROAD DISTRICT
Joanna B. Long Long Law Group (6313370) 1717 North Naper Boulevard, Suite 111 Naperville, Illinois 60563 (312) 344-3644 I3272750
Sep. 16, 23, 30, 2025
REVENUE SUMMARY: Property Tax – 249,317.81, Replacement Tax – 24,936.87, Renta l Income –7,807.80, Misc. Income – 43,644.70, Insurance Dividend – 1,099.00, Interest - 165.21, Bank Loan – 240,000.00
You also hav e the right under section 5/8-1 of the Probate Act (Ill. Compiled Stat 1992, Ch. 755, par 5/8-1) to conte st the validity of the wi ll by filing a petition with the court within 6 months after admission of the wi ll to probate
COMPENSATION SUMMARY: J. Dyke – 31,316.25, D. VanderVinne – 4,027.36, D Kuehl – 1,445.73, L Stoecker – 340.61,A. Bonneur – 125.94.
TOTAL COMPENSATION: $37,255.89..
The estate will be administered wi thout court supervision, unless under section 5/28-4 of the Probate Act (Ill. Compiled Stat 1992, Ch. 755, par 5/28-4) any interested pers on terminate s independe nt administration at any ti me by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the clerk.
The estate will be administered wi thout court supervision, unless under section 5/28-4 of the Probate Act (Ill. Compiled Stat 1992, Ch. 755, par 5/28-4) any interested pers on terminate s independe nt administration at any ti me by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the clerk.
Joanna B. Long Long Law Group (6313370) 1717 North Naper Boulevard, Suite 111 Naperville, Illinois 60563 (312) 344-3644 I3272750
Sep. 16, 23, 30, 2025
EXPENDITURE SUMM ARY: Monroe Truck Equipment - 140,038.58, Rush Truck Center - 123,278.50, Flat Rock Equip., LLC. - 40,750.00, Thompson Truck & Trailer - 33,508.41, Bonnell Industries –27,331.80, Hoerr Construction - 25,400.00, Skyline Salt Solutions - 23,668.90, Gold Star F.S. Inc.19,030.12, Rock Valley Services - 14,573.42, Internal Revenue Service - 9,249.18, Road Machinery & Supply – 8,936.00, TOIRMA - 7,962.00, Colville Concrete, Inc. - 6,145.00, Schmitt Excavating - 6,048.00, Ascendance Trucks Midwest - 4,904.55, Martin Equip. - 4,431.91, Jeff's Custom Repair – 4,179.01, Mt. Pleasant Twp. - 3,680.00, Illowa Culvert & Supply - 3,650.40,Fastenal – 2,985.25, Seeser's Storage Systems - 2,863.18, Altorfer, Inc. - 2,844.30, CNH Industrial Capital – 2,833.57, Manatt's, Inc. - 2,587.50, Cylinders Plus - 2,518.25, Wells Fargo - 2,516.99. All Other Disbursements Under $2,500.00 – 18,345.86. TOTAL VENDORS: $544,260.88.
Joanna B. Long Long Law Group (6313370) 1717 North Naper Boulevard, Suite 111 Naperville, Illinois 60563 (312) 344-3644 I3272750 Sep. 16, 23, 30, 2025
REVENUE SUMMA RY: Property Tax – 77,542.83, Replacement Tax –
Interes t Income –3,450.32, Insurance Dividend – 591.00. TOTAL REVEN UE: $91,226.66
COMPENSATION SUMMARY: A Vegter - 53,022.68, R. Deter - 5,500.00, D. Mickley - 3,300.00, D.Schaver - 900.00, P. Klount - 830.00, T. Venhuizen - 750.00, D Sterenberg - 675.00.
TOTAL COMPENSATION: $64,977.68.
Joanna B. Long Long Law Group (6313370) 1717 North Naper Boulevard, Suite 111 Naperville, Illinois 60563 (312) 344-3644 I3272750 Sep. 16, 23, 30, 2025
EXPENDITURE SUMMARY: Central Management Services LGHP – 17,901.00, IRS (Soc. Sec.)5,107.78, T.O.I.R.M.A - 4,288.00, Rock Valley Services - 3,928.70. All Other Disbursements Under $2,500.00 - 6,522.68.
TOTAL VENDORS: $37,748.16. SUMMARY STATEMENT OF CONDITION
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF Rock Island - Rock Island, ILLINOIS Freedom Mortgage Corporation
Plaintiff vs Mario Duarte; et. al Defendant 25 FC 30 CALENDAR NOTICE OF SALE
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby giv en that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Interc ounty Judic ial Sales Corporation will on October 8, 2025, at the hour 9:30 a.m., Lobby, Justice Center, 1317 Third Ave nue, Rock Is land, Illinois 61201, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate:
THE EAST EIGHTY-FIVE (85) FEET OF LOTS NUMBER ONE (1) AND TWO (2), IN BLOCK NUMBER FOUR (4) IN THAT PART OF TH E CITY OF ROCK ISLAND KNOWN AS AND CALLED HEDGESIDE, AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF ROCK ISLAND, SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF ROCK ISLAND, STATE OF ILLINOIS. P.I .N. 17-06-304-018.
Commonly known as 1802 41st St., Rock Island, IL 61201.
The real estate is: single family residence. If the subjec t 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 Property 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 ins pection. Prospecti ve bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information For information call Sales Department at Pla intiff's Attorney, Codilis & A ssociates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527. (630) 7945300. 14-25-01334
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ILLINOIS PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC Plaintiff, -v.MICHAEL D. CLAAR et al Defendant 2025FC85 NOTICE OF SALE
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on Jul y 23, 2025, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 1:00 PM on September 26, 2025, at the McCarthy, Callas & Feeney, PC, 329 18th Street Suite 100, Rock Island, IL, 61201, sell at public inperson sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 255 IN MILLBROOK FOURTH ADDITION TO THE CITY OF EAST MOLINE, ILLINOIS, SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF ROCK ISLAND, IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS
Commonly known as 3305 3RD STREET A, EAST MOLINE, IL 61244
Property Index No. 17-02-206-010
The real estate is improved wi th a single family residence Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, in certified funds/or wire transfer, 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 representation 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 Certific ate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.
The property will NOT be ope n 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 prope rty is a condomi nium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4) If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest 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 (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE 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.
You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicia l Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Plaintiff's Attorneys, 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 (630) 794-9876 THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATIO N One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236- SALE
You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales
CODILIS & ASSOCIATES , P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100
BURR RIDGE IL, 60527
630-794-5300
E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com
Attorney File No. 14-25-03171
Attorney ARDC No. 00468002
Case Number: 2025FC85 TJSC#: 45-2024
NOTE: Pur suant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Pla intiff's attorney is deemed to
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and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Case # 2025FC85 I3272250 (The
BUDGET & APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE CORDOVA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT O RDINANCE No. 2426
An ordinance appropriating for all purposes for CORDOVA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, Rock Island County, Illinois, for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026.
BE IT ORDAI NED by the Board of Trustees of CORDOVA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, Rock Island County, Illinois.
SECTIO N 1: That the amounts hereinafter set forth, or so much thereof as may be authorized by law, and as may be needed or deemed necessary to defray all expen ses and liabilities of CORDOVA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, be and the same are hereby appropriated for all purposes of CORDOVA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, Rock Island County, Illinois, as hereafter specified for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026.
SECTION 2: That the fol lowing budget containing an estimate of revenues and expenditu res is hereby adopted for the following funds:
GENERAL FUND
BEGINNING BALANCE 1-Jul-25
ESTIMATED REVENUES
Property Tax
Replacement Tax
$2,178,992.00
$936,287.00
$188,655.00 Interest Income
$45,500.00
SECTION 3: That the amount appropriated for all purposes for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026 by fund shall be
follows:
SECTION 4: That if any section, subdivision, or sentence of this ordinance shall for any reasonbe held invalid or to be unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion of this ordinance.
SECTION 5: That each appropriated fund total shall be divided among the several objects and purposes specified, and in parti cular amounts stated for each fund respectively in Section 2 constituting the total appropriations in the amounts of ONE MILLION ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY NINE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED NINETY TWO & NO/100 ($1,189,192.00) for the fiscal year beginning Jul y 1, 2025 ending June 30, 2026
SECTION 6: That section 3 shall be and is a summary of the annual Appropriati on Ordinance of this Cordova Fire Protec tion Distri ct, passed by the Board of Trustees as required by law and shall be in full force and effect from and after t his date.
SECTION 7: That a certified copy of the Budget & Appropriati on Ordinance must be filed with the County Clerk within 30 days after adoption.
ADOPTED this 3rd day of September, 2025 pursuant to a roll call vote by the Board of Trustees of CORDOVA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, Rock Island County, Illinois
BOARD OF TRUSTEES Voting AYE: Connie Stra tton, Lynda Beard, Brenda Wilkey, Duane Wilkey, Keith KetelsenNAY: 0 ABSENT: 0 September 16, 2025
