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PROPHETSTOWN ECHO VOLUME 136 • NO. 50

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HAPPY HOLIDAYS

Charlene Bielema

Santa Clauses, Mrs. Clauses and elves get ready for the Morrison Fire Department’s annual toy distribution Dec. 19. Riding in firetrucks, the holiday celebrities delivered bag after bag of toys to nearly 150 children through the Morrison Fire Department’s Caring for Our Community Toy Drive. Story on page 4.

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U.S. farm income is under immense pressure, as input costs have increased dramatically while crop prices have fallen sharply, resulting in margins that have been at or below breakeven for several consecutive years.

Farmers urgently need economic assistance, according to a new market intel report from the American Farm Bureau Federation.

The key takeaways of the report are: • Farm financial stress is severe and persistent. Margins are below breakeven for many crops, working capital has been eroded, Chapter 12 farm bankruptcies are on the rise and, according to a recent survey of commercial lenders by the American Bankers Association, profits will remain elusive going into 2026.

• Trade losses have compounded economic pressures. Farmers have experienced multibillion-dollar export declines in some of their largest trading markets, including China. Trade frameworks have been announced, but increased export volumes have yet to materialize, and cash prices remain at or below levels seen in early 2025.

• Without action, long-term viability is at risk. Additional financial support is critical to offset trade losses and provide a bridge until farm bill enhancements from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act go into effect. This will stabilize the farm economy, sustain rural economies and maintain affordable food prices.

“Input costs have increased dramatically over the last few years – up in some cases 30%, 40%, 50% – but at the same time, commodity prices have come crashing down,” said John Newton, AFBF vice president of public policy and economic analysis. “For many crops, they’re at historically low levels.

“Trade has slowed, and the effect is we’ve had margins that have been at or below breakeven for many crops and specialty crops for many years in a row, and that’s starting to impact farm financial conditions.”

Trade losses heightened the challenges in an already difficult economic environment.

“As the Chinese backed out of the market, that put further pressure on prices,” Newton said. “As farmers were harvesting a crop, many of them didn’t

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Cows brace for winter weather at a farm west of La Porte in northwest Indiana. have storage and had to sell at harvest-time lows.

“So, even though we’ve got a framework in place and the Chinese are starting to buy product, for a lot of growers, the economic benefits of these frameworks may come too late.”

While some help was made available in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, signed

by President Donald Trump on July 4, and the American Relief Act, which was signed by President Joe Biden last December and mainly served as yet another one-year extension of the 2018 farm bill, that assistance won’t reach farmers until sometime next year.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has pledged $12 billion in economic support to help offset trade losses, Newton said.

“We hope to see details of that in the next few weeks, but the One Big Beautiful Bill, while it made a historic investment in farm bill risk management programs, those benefits won’t materialize on the farm for over a year,” he said.

Ethanol could fuel economic rebound

At a time when the farm economy is facing a downward turn, farmers are looking for expanded market opportunities. Increased biofuel production could be one avenue to boost farm revenue and

support the entire rural economy.

One simple solution for expanding biofuel demand would be to allow for year-round E15 in American gas pumps.

Most gasoline sold across the country is blended with 10% ethanol, but 15% blends are becoming increasingly common, particularly here in the Midwest, where most corn is grown. By the way, E15 gasoline generally costs at least 10 cents less a gallon than E10 gasoline.

But the Environmental Protection Agency has previously prohibited its sale during the summer over concerns that its use during that driving season could increase smog.

For the economic and energy security benefits of E15 to be fully realized, the marketplace needs long-term certainty – and there’s a straightforward path to make this possibility a reality.

Right now, the ethanol industry relies on the EPA to grant a series of shortterm waivers to sell E15 in the summer.

A congressional fix to get year-round E15 that does not rely on those emergency waivers would allow producers to have some stability and know that they will be able to blend ethanol all year.

• James Henry is the executive editor of Illinois AgriNews and Indiana AgriNews.

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• Breakfast with Jesus: Have breakfast with Jesus at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 24, at Albany United Methodist Church, 502 First Ave., Albany. There will be a communion service followed by a cooked breakfast.

• Drive through Clinton’s holiday lighting

display: This holiday season, the Symphony of Lights at Eagle Point Park in Clinton, Iowa, marks its 30th anniversary, shining brighter than ever and honoring a legacy that began in 1996.

View the lights through Dec. 30. Hours are 6 to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday and 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

Admission is $10 per vehicle (up to 10 passengers) and $2 per person for larger vehicles.

• Play Scrabble in Morrison: Play the popular game from 1 to 3 p.m. every

Wednesday at the Community Room at Odell Public Library in Morrison.

• Join a Dungeons & Dragons game club: A role-playing game club meets from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. Mondays at the Prophetstown Library. This is for anyone ages 10 to adult. All materials will be available unless you would like to bring your own dice, pencils, books etc. Call the library at 309-714-2699 with questions.

• Get your tickets for comedian’s show: Sarah Colonna will perform at 8 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 28, in the Oakwood Ball-

room at the Wild Rose Casino & Hotel in Clinton, Iowa. Tickets are on sale for this 21 and older event. The doors will open at 7 p.m. Colonna most recently starred as Angie in Netflix’s hit show “Insatiable,” and recurred as Lori in seasons 9 and 10 of “Shameless.”

Advance tickets start at $20 plus tax/ fees and are available for purchase at the Iowa Store Box Office or online at wildroseresorts.com. Day-of-show tickets will increase and start at $30 plus tax/fees. A cash bar will be available.

Northern Illinois 4-H Summer Camp registration is open Camp for youths ages 8 to 14 set for June 14-18 SHAW LOCAL NEWS NETWORK contact@shawmedia.com Registration for 4-H Camp 2026 is open. 4-H Camp is set for June 14-18, 2026, at Rock River Christian Camp in Polo. Sign up today to get your child in on all the fun.

4-H Camp is a five-day, four-night residential camping experience that is conducted cooperatively by University of Illinois Extension staff in Boone, Carroll, DeKalb, Jo Daviess, Lee, Ogle, Stephenson, Whiteside and Winnebago counties and the professional staff at RRCC.

Historically, parents have sent their children to 4-H Camp for a variety of reasons: to have fun, to make new friends, to develop new skills, to be physically active, and to appreciate nature.

4-H Camp is about more than one week of fun. Sending your child to 4-H Camp will allow them to create memories they will carry with them through adulthood. 4-H camp teaches youths to make good decisions, build their self-confidence, become independent, and gain the ability to work well with others.

These skills will help youths develop into strong adult leaders. In addition, 4-H camp counselors devote much of their personal time to ensure today’s campers have the same great experience they did as children.

Campers at 4-H Camp will check in from 6 to 6:30 p.m. Sunday, June 14, and check out from 6 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 18. During camp week, youths will engage in a variety of activities designed to challenge, educate, and entertain.

Two or three free-choice periods will be offered daily, including activities such as hiking, shooting sports, arts and crafts, crate stacking, team-building challenges, zip-lining, swimming and more. Evening activities will be provided by the 4-H camp counselors and include campfires, a games night and a dance or talent show.

4-H Camp is open to all boys and girls, ages 8-14 by June 14, 2026. 4-H membership is not required; however, all participants are expected to adhere

to the same high behavioral standards expected of 4-H members. Youths need to be interested and excited to have a week of outdoor fun, away from TV and technology.

The early bird cost is $325 for 4-H members and $375 for non-4-H members until March 1.

After that date, the price goes up to $350 for 4-H members and $400 for non4-H members. All camp fees must be paid in full by May 1.

You can register online at go.illinois.edu/4HSummerCamp. You also may call an office near you: Jo Daviess County at 815-858-2273, Lee County at 815-857-3525, Stephenson County at 815235-4125, Ogle County at 815-732-2191, or Whiteside County at 815-632-3611.

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The Symphony of Lights at Eagle Point Park in Clinton, Iowa, marks its 30th anniversary this year.

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Fire Department provides toys to nearly 150 children

By CHARLENE BIELEMA cbielema@shawmedia.com Santa Claus made a special appearance Friday night in Morrison.

Actually, make that two Santa Clauses, two Mrs. Clauses and two elves, riding in firetrucks and delivering bag after bag of toys to nearly 150 children through the Morrison Fire Department’s Caring for Our Community Toy Drive.

The toys and donations to support the program were collected over the past several months. As that was happening, Morrison School District families received information from their schools about the annual toy distribution and were invited to sign up. All Morrison students can sign up to receive toys.

“This is 100% from the community,” Morrison Fire Chief Rob Vegter said of

This is 100% from the community,” Rob Vegter, Morrison Fire Chief the donations as loaded-up trucks were preparing for their stops Friday night.

An in-town route map listed 60 stops, with four more outside of town. The firefighters said it would take about two hours to get through the list of deliveries.

The toy drive got its start about 15 years ago after former Morrison Fire Chief Dave Benters proposed the idea, firefighters said. The drive is organized by a three-member committee, with donations gift-wrapped the previous week, separated into bags for each stop Charlene Bielema and packed into trucks and trailers for Morrison Fire Chief Rob Vegter is shown Dec. 19 with a trailer full of toys ready for distribution Friday night’s distribution. through the Morrison Fire Department’s annual Caring for Our Community Toy Drive.

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The Whiteside County Bar Association offered its support to the April House Children’s Advocacy Center through a $1,000 donation.

The donation was presented by WCBA President Ryan Olson, Vice President Mitchel Johnston, Secretary Maverik Good and attorney Trent Bush.

April House, in Morrison, plays a vital role in the community. Its mission is simple yet powerful: to make sure children who have suffered abuse are heard, protected and given a path toward justice and healing.

April House’s professional staff provides a safe, child-centered environment where young survivors can receive support from medical professionals, law enforcement, mental health providers, prosecutors, child protective services, victim advocates and other dedicated experts.

The Whiteside County Bar Association said it is grateful for the work April House does with its various community partners to bring justice to abused children and to offer compassionate resources for them and their families.

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Carrie Melton of April House Children’s Advocacy Center (second from left) accepts a donation from Whiteside County Bar Association members (from left) Maverik Good, Ryan Olson and Trent Bush.

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FULTON’S GLIMPSES OF THE PAST Dec. 22, 1965

Donald Murray has been appointed by Secretary of Commerce John Connor to serve a three-year term as a member of the Clinton Bridge Commission. Mr. Murray’s principal interest as a member of the Bridge Commission will be to do everything possible to get a new bridge built to replace the old Fulton and Lyons bridge.

Board of Education of the Fulton High School has approved a plan for collaborating with other high schools in Whiteside County in providing new and advanced courses in vocational and technical training.

The success of the program hinges upon obtaining a grant of $150,000 in federal funds, which will be allocated and administered through the Board of Vocational Education of the State of Illinois.

the Erie Invitational. In first-round competition, the Steamers emerged with nine wrestlers still in the running and first place in team points.

In a Bud’s Foodliner ad, some specials were 5-pound canned ham for $9.99, a pound of bacon for $1.69, gallon of 2% milk for $1.39, 3 cans of corn for $1, large can of yams for 59 cents, chuck roast for 89 cents a pound, pork roast for $1.19 a pound, 3-pound package ground chuck for $2.59 and Nestle morsels 12-ounce package for 99 cents.

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The Church of Immaculate Conception sponsors the soup supper during the annual Christmas Walk. The money raised should be returned to the community for any special needs.

This year the Pastoral Council decided to confer the proceeds to Harbor Crest Home. In a photo, the Rev. Ken Anderson is presenting a check for $1,000 to Bob Gale, administrator of Harbor Crest Nursing Home.

The school board reviewed recommendations for equipping rooms 40 years in the new building projects now Dec. 25, 1985 being constructed. It is believed that The second annual Christmas din- $187,000 will be needed before the ner will be served at the American rooms are fully operational. Rooms Legion Home on Christmas Day. Every- added include five at the high school, one in the community is invited. The four at the Albany school and two at event is sponsored by a group of volun- Fulton Elementary school for a total teer citizens from the Fulton area. of 11 rooms.

Nearly 80 children in the Fulton-Albany area will have a happier 20 years Christmas thanks to the efforts of 50 years Dec. 21, 2005 the Fulton Jaycees. It took several Dec. 24, 1975 The Fulton City Council met in In holiday tournament action, the hours, five truckloads of gifts, two regular session to swear in the new wrestling Steamers brought home Santas, several helpers and lots of T h i r d W a r d a l d e r m a n M a r k three individual championships and co mm unity s pirit to help make Bressler. After the resignation of the second-place team trophy from needy children’s Christmas happier. Gordon Sims, the process of prospec-

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SHAW LOCAL NEWS NETWORK contact@shawmedia.com Culver’s of Rock Falls partnered with Whiteside County Honor Flight on Veterans Day by inviting the community to support veterans by visiting the restaurant during the share day event and writing thank you letters.

From the support of the community on the Veterans Day share event, Culver’s of Rock Falls donated more than $1,700 to the local Whiteside County Honor Flight to support their next flight to Washington, D.C. “It’s truly our pleasure to support an organization like the Whiteside County Honor Flight who create such a special experience for our veterans,” said Ashlee Alber, owner/operator of Culver’s of Rock Falls. “Thank you to our community for visiting our restaurant and supporting those who sacrificed.”

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Professional license holders can be scam targets VIEWS Randy Meier A physician in Des Moines, Iowa, came extremely close to falling for a sophisticated imposter scam.

The doctor received a phone call from someone naming himself as an investigator for the Iowa Board of Medicine, the state agency that licenses and regulates physicians.

The caller said the Board of Medicine just suspended the doctor’s medical license because the FBI issued an arrest warrant for the doctor for drug trafficking. The caller went on to say authorities in Texas seized drugs at the international border and linked that drug shipment directly to the doctor. The caller told the doctor that the FBI placed her under surveillance 15 days earlier.

The doctor was beyond terrified.

“The panic was overwhelming” and “the fear of arrest … and total ruin was paralyzing,” she later told authorities.

The caller offered to act as her

advocate. The caller said the Board of Medicine recognized she was innocent, but someone was framing her.

To put the brakes on the FBI, the caller urged the doctor to cooperate and post a $19,747 bond and emphasized total secrecy.

The doctor reacted just like the scammers intended: “I pictured being handcuffed, my career obliterated, my family broken.”

To drive home the urgency of the moment, the caller directed the doctor to go to a nearby UPS store, where faxed documents awaited her. There, she found a notice that looked official from the Iowa Board of Medicine about suspending her medical license.

She also found a “federal bond and protocol agreement” written under the U.S. Department of Justice letterhead, with a load of legal jargon demanding the bond payment and threatening severe consequences if the doctor told anyone.

“I felt completely isolated and trapped,” she reported.

Things looked pretty dire for the doctor. Her mental state was in turmoil, but now she caught a break.

“I’m not sure what happened next, but something made me question it

all,” she said.

The doctor realized she lived just minutes away from the offices of the Iowa Board of Medicine in Des Moines. With the caller still on the phone, she drove there and walked in.

The Board of Medicine staff talked her down and confirmed that she was talking to a scammer. The doctor finally hung up on a screaming scammer.

This scary story highlights a couple of things: • If you hold a professional license, a great deal of detailed information about you and your work is public information, likely published online by regulatory authorities. This increases the chance of a targeted scam attempt against you. Scammers can tailor their phony, scary stories using language and background narrowly specific to your profession. Many people, besides physicians, hold professional licenses.

The list includes nurses, educators, pharmacists, stockbrokers, insurance agents, accountants and more.

• Scammers are skillful at creating official-looking government and professional documents, which they offer up as proof of their authenticity. In the last six months, fraud victims showed

me fake IRS tax returns, nondisclosure agreements, prenuptial agreements, wills, legal contracts, police records, earnings reports, invoices and news releases, just to name some. And often they just completely fabricate documents, such as the “federal bond and protocol agreement” you read about in this story.

Criminals targeted the Des Moines doctor with a detail-heavy attack very specific to her circumstances, but the basic techniques used against the doctor work in almost all scams: • Scammers scare or excite people.

• Scammers lie about who they are.

• Scammers pressure people to act immediately.

• Scammers work to isolate their victims.

Contact Seniors vs. Crime

Let me know about scams, fraud or other crookedness you run across.

Most of what I learn, I learn from you.

Contact me at Seniors vs. Crime, Clinton County Sheriff’s Office at 563-2429211, ext. 4433, or randymeier@ gapa911.us.

• Randy Meier is the director of Seniors vs. Crime.

Sheriff responds to governor’s comments on SAFE-T Act revisions VIEWS John Booker

Gov. JB Pritzker has announced that he is open to hearing ideas on how to make our streets safer and consider potential changes to the SAFE-T Act. I want to thank the governor for recognizing that the SAFE-T Act needs to be revisited, and I appreciate his willingness to meet with law enforcement leaders across the state.

That acknowledgment is an import-

ant first step.

Law enforcement across Illinois has raised consistent concerns about aspects of the SAFE-T Act that limit our ability to keep violent offenders off the streets and hold repeat criminals accountable. My position always has been straightforward: We support reforms that improve fairness, but not at the expense of public safety.

If someone is charged with the murder of a child, or with setting a person on fire in a transit train, they should not walk out of jail after a hearing. Individuals accused of the most horrific and violent crimes are a danger to the community, and the law must reflect that reality. Our resi-

dents deserve to be protected from those who have shown a clear disregard for human life.

We must put our strongest effort toward standing up for victims of crime – not creating pathways for violent offenders to return to the streets. Victims deserve justice, respect, and a system that prioritizes their safety. They should never feel that the rights of offenders outweigh their own.

As sheriff of Whiteside County, my priority is simple – protecting the people who live, work, and raise their families here. Any changes to state law must give deputies and police officers the tools they need to do the

job safely and responsibly.

I encourage the governor and legislators to engage directly with frontline law enforcement. We see the real-world impact of these policies every day. If the goal is truly safer neighborhoods, our input must be part of the conversation.

I stand ready to provide clear, practical recommendations that strengthen public safety, uphold victims’ rights, and ensure accountability for those who commit violent crimes. The people of Whiteside County deserve nothing less.

• John F. Booker is the sheriff of Whiteside County.

marketing on Facebook,” he said. “Word of mouth really allowed my business to grow and expand.”

Twenhafel is a junior at the University of Illinois where he is studying crop sciences.

“I am looking forward to a career in the ag industry, as well as being involved in the family farm,” he said. “I am using the skill sets that I learned through BT Lawn Care to carry me into my future goals and aspirations.”

For FFA members, Twenhafel’s advice is to take advantage of the opportunities in FFA. “In 2018, when I started with one lawn, I never expected to have a client base of over 100 different customers,” he said. “I didn’t know my SAE would eventually mean receiving the highest award from

the FFA organization, so always be optimistic.”

Erbsen was quite surprised to be selected the American Star winner.

“I certainly was not expecting it because I thought that the other contestants were a little more experienced than I was,” he said. “I didn’t know what to do when I was on stage.”

The FFA members’ parents, Carl and Becky Erbsen, received the Honorary American FFA Degree at the convention.

“And this was fun to do with my cousin. She was always there whenever I had questions,” Erbsen said about Delana Erbsen, who was one of four finalists for the American Star in Agriscience.

“My project relates to working at our home farm, Erbacres Holsteins, along with working for a neighboring farm,

Gunderson Family Dairy, where we utilize four robots to milk about 240 Holstein cows,” he said.

“On our farm, a lot of what I do with my record book revolves around equipment repair and maintenance and I do a lot of feeding,” Erbsen said.

“I am involved with forage, too. We produce about 100 acres of forage products every year including six crops of hay a year,” he said. “I’m involved in every stage of the growth and harvest of that.”

Erbsen encourages other FFA members to find good people to work with.

“I had a great FFA adviser who walked me through every step of the way,” he said about his adviser, Cindy Feltmeyer.

“And awesome supporting parents.”

The national convention was the last FFA activity for Erbsen, who has been a member of the organization for six years.

“I hung up my jacket for the final time and it was fun to go out like that,” he said.

“Especially doing it with my cousin and my family altogether, along with some friends from home that were always with us throughout this whole journey.”

Erbsen is a junior at Iowa State University, where his major is agricultural systems technology with a minor in agronomy.

After completing his college degree, he is leaning toward working at a John Deere dealership or working for the John Deere company in Moline in northwestern Illinois.

“I am interested in working with automation systems and autonomous tractors,” he said.

“I’m so happy and proud of them,” said Bunselmeyer, the FFA executive director. “It’s been really fun – all three of them were extremely successful FFA members in their proficiency and agriscience areas.”

“The capstone is their American FFA Degree, but they got the crown upon the capstone by being named a Star finalist,” she said. “I’m incredibly blessed to have this job because I get to witness that journey, watch it unfold and culminate in great success for them.”

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By MARTHA BLUM mblum@shawmedia.com After investing many years into their Supervised Agricultural Experiences projects, two Illinois FFA members were named top in the nation as American Star winners.

Blake Twenhafel from the Wesclin FFA Chapter is the American Star in Agribusiness and Nevin Erbsen from the Eastland FFA Chapter is the American Star in Agricultural Placement. The students received these awards at the 98th National FFA Convention & Expo.

“This is the first time Illinois has had two Star winners in the same year and only six other states have had that happen,” said Mindy Bunselmeyer, executive director of the Illinois Association FFA. “This is so exciting for those students and what it means to them, their advisers, their schools and their community,” she said. “The root of Illinois FFA success is based on what happens at the local level in the chapter, so to see that happen for two of our communities within the same year builds so much excitement.”

When Twenhafel heard his name announced on the National FFA stage as the American Star, he could hardly believe it.

“It was something I never knew would actually come to fruition,” he said. “It was an ending to my FFA career that I will forever remember.”

The FFA member’s parents, Michael and Angie Twenhafel, and his adviser, Matt Fisher, also were on stage during the award presentation.

“Having them next to me meant a lot,” he said. “It was really amazing and I am grateful for the award. It really humbled me.”

Twenhafel started BT Lawn Care with one customer and during the next few years he expanded his business to include more than 50 commercial and residential properties.

“I did that through different advertisements with lawn care signs and

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Nevin Erbsen (center) receives the American Star in Agricultural Placement award during the National FFA Convention & Expo. He is congratulated on stage by Caroline Groth (from left), National FFA eastern region vice president; Cindy Feltmeyer, Eastland FFA Chapter adviser; and his parents, Becky and Carl Erbsen.

LOCAL NEWS BRIEF Elks-sponsored children’s podiatry clinic set for Jan. 29 in Morrison

Illinois Elks Children’s Care Corporation in cooperation with Northwest District Elks Lodges will sponsor a free children’s podiatry assessment clinic Thursday, Jan. 29.

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Millie Moo Foundation launches to assist families facing pediatric cancer “My brother and sister-in-law, Wesley and Gabriella, showed extraordinary strength through the unimagThe Millie Moo Foundation in Hills- inable loss of their daughter,” said dale officially has launched with a mis- Laura Cary, president of The Millie sion to provide hope and financial sup- Moo Foundation. “Together, we port to families facing pediatric cancer wanted to create something that carwhile also offering scholarships to stu- ries Millie’s name forward in hope – to dents pursuing agricultural careers. help families walking the same hard The foundation was created in lov- road and to support young people in ing memory of Millie DeClercq, a beau- agriculture, just like the roots our famtiful little girl diagnosed with a rare ily was raised on.” pediatric cancer at just five months As founding directors, Wesley and old. Millie’s courage and the commu- Gabriella DeClercq continue to share nity that surrounded her family their daughter’s story through acts of inspired something lasting – a founda- kindness, community events, and tion that turns heartbreak into pur- scholarships that inspire others to pose. grow, give, and make a difference in

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the world of agriculture.

Coming from a multi-generation agricultural family in Northwestern Illinois, the DeClercqs have deep ties to rural life and a passion for supporting those who work and study in the agricultural industry. The foundation’s agricultural scholarship reflects those roots and honors Millie’s legacy by helping future ag leaders plant their own seeds of hope.

Millie’s Light Lives On Program provides financial relief to families experiencing pediatric cancer, reminding them they are not alone.

The Millie Moo Agricultural Scholarship is awarded annually to high school seniors pursuing degrees in

agriculture or related fields that reflect Millie’s rural roots and the foundation’s family heritage.

Community events include blood drives, golf outings, and “Hope on the Farm” gatherings that bring families, friends, and supporters together to raise funds and awareness.

“The smallest lives can leave the biggest legacies,” said Wesley DeClercq, Millie’s father. “Every act of kindness done in her name helps another family – and that’s what Millie’s story is all about.”

Visit www.themilliemoofoundation. org or follow Hope On The Farm: The Millie Moo Story on Facebook for updates and upcoming events.

Spring 2026 class information and registration information is available at www.bhc.edu/register.

New students can submit an application for admission at www.bhc.edu/apply.

Spring 2026 classes begin Tuesday, Jan. 20.

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LOCAL NEWS BRIEF Black Hawk College closed Dec. 24 through Jan. 2, students still can register online

All Black Hawk College locations and facilities will be closed Wednesday, Dec.

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The college will reopen Monday, Jan. 5.

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All donations up to $1,000 will be matched by RNA headquarters, located in Rock Island. Royal Neighbors of America was formed in 1895.

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and CHARLENE BIELEMA cbielema@shawmedia.com Gov. JB Pritzker on Dec. 16 signed legislation that raises $1.5 billion to fill a fiscal hole for the Chicago area’s public transit agencies that was set to kick in next year.

Senate Bill 2111 doesn’t include any statewide tax increases but relies on increased sales tax in the Chicago area and a diversion of funds from the state’s Road Fund, Capitol News Illinois reported.

Reaction to the measure has drawn mixed reviews along not only party lines but regional ones as well, with lawmakers outside the Chicago area saying it will only bring in $129 million for transit agencies outside the suburban Chicago market.

State Sen. Li Arellano Jr., R-Dixon, is among those against it, calling the legislation burdensome and unfair.

“This was a Chicago bailout written behind closed doors and passed while Illinoisans were asleep,” Arellano said.

“Pritzker and his democratic allies robbed suburban and downstate families today to cover up years of failure in Chicago.”

Arellano represents Illinois’ 37th Senate District, which includes all or parts of Bureau, DeKalb, Henry, La Salle, Lee, Marshall, Ogle, Peoria, Rock

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Island, Stark, Whiteside and Woodford counties. He said his concerns include: • Approximately $550 million per year will be redirected away from funds traditionally used for local roads, bridges and transportation projects in rural and suburban Illinois and sent to Chicago.

• $80 million is diverted directly from the State Road Fund to support Chicago’s transit system.

• The legislation authorizes a 45-cent toll increase per vehicle, increasing costs for commuters statewide and disproportionately impacting drivers in districts with longer tollway stretches.

• The bill was passed during a veto session at 3 a.m., limiting public awareness and media scrutiny at the time of the vote.

“This transit legislation was the ultimate betrayal of residents in the 37th District,” Arellano said. “Families and commuters here drive some of the longest stretches of tollway in the state, meaning they will pay more than almost anyone else. While our communities lose critical funding, Chicago gets another bailout.”

Legislators in the suburban area were split, with Republicans opposing

the bill and Democrats backing it.

“We’re creating a better public transit system that is financially accountable to taxpayers,” state Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, said. “These are necessary reforms that will strengthen transit agency operations, improve paratransit for individuals with disabilities and is helping meet the demands of local commuters for years to come. I’m looking forward to these needed changes.”

She called the law a “transformational package of reforms” that brings Pace, CTA and Metra together into “one modern, efficient system. The new Northern Illinois Transit Authority (NITA) is a major step toward a transit system that gets people where they need to go affordably, protects taxpayers and offers a better experience for riders and workers.”

By contrast, Republican State Sen. Sue Rezin of Morris said Senate Bill 2111 redirects funding away from downstate roads and infrastructure and raises taxes in suburban communities “to bail out Chicago’s failing transit system.”

“I am deeply disappointed by Gov. Pritzker’s decision to sign Senate Bill 2111 into law,” she said. “This legislation takes hundreds of millions of dollars meant for downstate roads and bridges and redirects it to bail out Chicago’s failing transit system, while suburban families are hit with higher taxes to cover the cost.”

Likewise, Sen. Darby Hills, R-Barrington Hills, who voted against the bill, said suburban families are being hit with higher taxes and toll hikes, “this

time to bail out Mayor Brandon Johnson and the CTA. Families are already struggling under the rising cost of everyday life, and this law makes it even harder to afford the daily necessities they rely on.”

“On top of that, the law hands greater control of our transit system to a Chicago-dominated board that is not accountable to our communities, leaving us to pay more while having less say,” he said in a written statement.

The new law takes money away from regions outside the Chicago area, funds that could be used to improve local infrastructure needs, he said.

The law sends funds north “even though many of these families will never use Chicago’s buses or trains. Downstate communities rely on those funds to maintain safe roads, support local economies and keep people connected,” Hills said. “Illinois families deserve better than another tax-and-spend plan that puts Chicago first and leaves the rest of the state behind.”

The Regional Transportation Authority, Chicago Transit Agency, Metra commuter rail and Pace Suburban Bus collectively faced a $230 million funding shortfall in 2026.

Capitol News Illinois reported the funding deficit was projected to grow to $834 million in 2027 and $937 million in 2028.

Without action in Springfield to plug that gap, the transit agencies said they could have been forced to cut services by 40%, Capitol News Illinois reported.

The transit agencies have approved 2026 budgets without fare hikes or service cuts.

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Prophetstown library offers events for all ages SHAW LOCAL NEWS NETWORK contact@shawmedia.com The Henry C. Adams Memorial Library in Prophetstown will host a craft time for children next month.

All school-age children are invited to the library’s January craft event at 10 a.m. Jan. 10. The group will make fluffy puffies using colored

paints. All paintings and paints will be sent home with kids to use after the craft. Snacks will be provided.

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Lego Club Lego Club will meet at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 31. All ages are invited.

Book Club to meet in January The next library book club meeting will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20.

The book will be “Liar, Temptress, Soldier Spy” by Karen Abbott.

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Lighted wreaths representing each branch of the U.S. military have been installed in front of the stone tablets.

Community members wishing to view the wreaths are invited to enter the park at the Cherry Street entrance, follow the

curve to the left, and exit at the Genesee Street intersection.

Special thanks to Ken Brainerd and Ed Murney for their assistance with the installation, and to the Morrison Public Works Department for ensuring the roadway in front of the wreaths remains clear daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Regional Office of Education to receive $337K education grant SHAW LOCAL NEWS NETWORK contact@shawmedia.com The Illinois Community College Board announced $9.3 million in Innovative Bridge and Transition Grants to support initiatives that help Illinois residents transition more effectively into postsecondary education, job training, and high-demand careers.

Regional Office of Education 47, which includes Lee, Ogle and Whiteside counties, has been awarded $337,500.

Black Hawk College in Moline will receive $202,220.

These grants, awarded to community colleges and partner organizations across the state, expand access to bridge programming, adult education pathways, wrap-around supports, and transition services designed to meet the needs of today’s learners and employers.

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OBITUARIES the Prophetstown United Methodist Church, co-officiated by Pastor Rod Dye and Rev. Born: January 23, 1927 in Hooppole, IL Joey Garcea. Interment will be at Riverside Died: December 15, 2025 in Morrison, IL Cemetery in Prophetstown. In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established to Henry C. HELEN A. WALDBUSSER, 98, of Prophet- Adams Public Library and Prophetstown United stown, IL, died Monday, Methodist Church.

Helen was born January 23, 1927, in HoopDecember 15, 2025, at Homestead of Morrison pole, IL, to John E. and Martha (Blackert) Albrecht. She was educated in the rural in Morrison ,IL. Henry County grade schools and graduated A visitation will be from Prophetstown High School in 1944. On held from 2:00 to May 8, 1949, she married Robert C. Wald5:00 PM on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at busser at Leon United Methodist Church in the Bosma-Gibson Funeral Home in ProphProphetstown. They shared their lives for etstown. Her funeral service will be held at 48 years before his passing on May 5, 1998.

11:00 AM on Monday, December 22, 2025, at Helen took pride in her strong work ethic and

her service to others. While in school, she helped neighbors with various tasks. She later worked at a doctor’s office in Davenport, IA, at Lowery’s Grocery Store for seven years, and served as secretary for the Prophetstown United Methodist Church for ten years. She also served as an election judge for 34 years.

In addition, Helen devoted herself to life as a farm wife and to caring for her family. That devotion extended throughout her life attending all of her grandsons’ sporting events, plays, and concerts. She was a lifelong member of the Prophetstown United Methodist Church.

She enjoyed reading, crafting, working with flowers, gathering with friends and family to play cards, watching plays at the Showboat Theatre in Clinton, spending time with loved

ones, and enjoying Whitey’s Ice Cream.

Survivors include one daughter, Debra (George) Vaught of Bloomington, IL; one son, Michael Waldbusser of Downers Grove, IL; two grandsons, Zachary Kelley of Anchorage, AK and Blake Kelley of Seattle, WA; two brothers, Marvin Albrecht of Sterling, IL and Wayne Albrecht of Dekalb, IL; many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Robert; one sister, Mildred (Maurice) Miatke; one brother, John (Pat) Albrecht, Jr.; two sisters-in-law, Beverly Albrecht and Betty Albrecht.

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ARNOLD W. FRANK

Township. He graduated from Prophetstown High School in 1950. Arnold served in the United States Marines from 1950 to 1953, including two years in Korea and completing his active duty in Hawaii. He then continued to serve in the reserves until 1959. On January 2, 1952, he married Charlotte “Pete” Daniels in Moline IL. Arnold worked diligently for several local farms and businesses, including Morris Dever, Rock River, Prophetstown Thermogas, and Farmers National Bank.

Survivors include his son, Ben (Jeanne) Frank, Prophetstown; grandsons, Jerrod (Michelle) Frank of Charlotte, Michigan; Dustin Segura, Denver, Colorado; and Keith (Jodi) Segura of Parker, Colorado; and his great-grandchildren, Archer and Harper, Garrett and Everette.

Arnold was preceded in death by his wife, parents, daughter Bonnie Segura, brother, Everette Frank, sisters Gladys Sullivan and Leoris Conery.

Arnold’s family would like to thank the staff at Allure for their special care.

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loved following her grandchildren’s sports and activities. She and Carl were well known for Born: June 7, 1936 in Sterling, IL baking wonderful pies and she also enjoyed Died: December 18, 2025 in Morrison, IL knitting and reading. In recent years she Marilyn June Melton, cherished traveling to Florida with a group of friends.

89, of Erie, IL, died Marilyn was baptized at Zion Lutheran Thursday, December Church on July 4, 1936, and confirmed at St. 18, 2025 at Resthave Paul Lutheran Church in Yorktown. She was a Care & Rehabilitation in longtime member of the First Lutheran Church Morrison, IL. Services will be held at 11:00 am in Prophetstown. She served on several committees, was a mentor and enjoyed singing in on Saturday, Decemthe Choir. ber 27, 2025 at the First Lutheran Church of She is survived by her children, Mark (GayProphetstown. Visitation will be from 9:00 am le) Melton, Erie, IL, Marsha (Kevin) Kraciun, to 10:45 am prior to the service. Burial will be Bettendorf, IA, Rod (Deb) Melton, Cameron, IL; in the Erie Cemetery, Erie, IL. Gibson – Bode grandchildren, Christa (Jason) Robshaw, Ryan Funeral Home, Erie, is in care of the arrange(Cassidy) Melton, Amber (David) Stockbauer, ments. Memorials may be made to the First Matthew (Megan) Kraciun, Brianna (Nick) Lutheran Church.

Plunkett, Trevor Melton, Cole Ornduff (MiMarilyn was born June 7, 1936 in Sterling, kayla) and William Ornduff (Courtney); great IL, to Carl and Alice (Pletsch) Sandrock. She grandchildren, Taylor, Drew and Addison Robgraduated in 1954 from Prophetstown High School. She married Carl R. Melton on April 17, shaw, Turner and Teegan Melton, Karli, James 1955 in Yorktown, IL. Prior to having children, and Joseph Kraciun, and Sapphire, Asilynn, Delainey and Arya Ornduff. She was preceded she worked at Eclipse Lawn Mower. She and in death by her parents; and husband Carl.

Carl farmed until 1978 when they moved to The family wishes to thank Ken Cocking for Erie. Marilyn later worked in food service and being a special friend and helper to Marilyn. drove school bus for the Erie School District as Share a memory or condolence at www. well as sold Avon. gibsonbodefh.com Family was most important to her. She

Born: May 14, 1930 in Hume Township, IL Died: December 17, 2025 in Prophetstown, IL ARNOLD W. FRANK, 95, passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at Allure of Prophetstown.

He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. A funeral service will be held at First Lutheran Church, Prophetstown, Illinois on Tuesday, December 30 at 10:30 am with Pastor Kathy Burkheimer officiating. Burial will be at Yorktown Cemetery with military rites.

Visitation will be held Monday, December 29 from 5 to 7 pm at the Bosma Funeral Home in Prophetstown. Memorials will be distributed to First Lutheran and Allure’s Activity Department.

Arnold was born on May 14, 1930, to Ernest and Louise (Sandrock) Frank at home in Hume

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EICC honored with 2025 Outstanding Community College Awards SHAW LOCAL NEWS NETWORK contact@shawmedia.com Eastern Iowa Community Colleges is proud to be recognized by Community Colleges for Iowa with multiple honors as part of the 2025 Outstanding Community College Awards, celebrating excellence in education, leadership and partnerships across Iowa’s community college network.

Eastern Iowa Community Colleges stretches north and south along the Mississippi River and includes Clinton, Muscatine and Scott community colleges.

EICC earned distinction for its collaboration with 3M, ADM, and LyondellBasell through the launch of the state’s first Process Technician (P-Tech) Program and for the exemplary achievements of three individuals – Tom Arends, automotive department coordinator; Erin Snyder, chief communication officer; and Nicky Friedrichsen, director of board, Legislative and Foundation Relations.

“These recognitions reflect the heart of who we are at EICC,” Chancellor Bryan Renfro said. “Our strength lies in our people and our partnerships. Whether it’s

through innovative programs like P-Tech, or the daily work of dedicated leaders like Tom, Erin, and Nicky, we are creating pathways that change lives and strengthen our communities.”

The P-Tech Program, created in collaboration with 3M, ADM and LyondellBasell, was honored with the Outstanding Business & Industry Partner Award.

Designed to prepare students for high-demand careers in advanced manufacturing and processing, the program represents years of coordination, vision, and problem-solving between EICC and its industry partners.

“This partnership is a testament to what can be accomplished when education and industry work toward a shared vision,” Renfro said.

In addition, Arends was recognized with the Outstanding Faculty Award for his leadership and commitment to student success. Arends, who began his career as a part-time parts counter employee, has become a driving force in technical education at EICC. He has strengthened partnerships with regional high schools, led the Automotive Regional Planning Partnership, and helped establish the college’s

three regional academies in Diesel and Automotive Technology.

“Teaching isn’t just about helping students learn a trade,” Arends said. “It’s about helping them discover what they’re capable of – giving them confidence, purpose and a pathway to success. Watching them find their passion and achieve their goals is what keeps me inspired every day.”

EICC’s Outstanding Staff Award recipient Erin Snyder was honored for her leadership in strategic communication and institutional advancement. As chief communication officer, Snyder co-led the college’s accreditation efforts with the Higher Learning Commission and the State of Iowa, ensuring EICC continues to meet and exceed the highest standards of quality and effectiveness. She also played a central role in guiding the college’s strategic planning process and led a data training initiative with the Gardner Institute, promoting a culture of evidence-based decision-making across the institution.

“EICC is full of people who care deeply about our mission, and it’s an honor to help share their work and amplify their impact,” Snyder said. “I’m incredibly

proud to be part of a team that’s always striving to do better for our students and our communities.”

The college also celebrated the recognition of Nicky Friedrichsen with the Outstanding Advocate Award. As director of board, Legislative and Foundation Relations, Friedrichsen was honored for her steadfast commitment to advancing state policies and legislation that support Iowa’s community colleges. Representing the voices of trustees, students, graduates, and the broader community college community, she plays a vital role in ensuring EICC remains engaged and influential in statewide discussions. Through her work with Quorum, she helps track and elevate legislative actions that make a meaningful difference for higher education across the state.

The Outstanding Community College Awards are presented annually by Community Colleges for Iowa to recognize exemplary faculty, staff, alumni, and business and industry partners who advance the mission of community colleges across the state. The awards were presented during the Community Colleges for Iowa Annual Convention and Tradeshow.

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STAR RD, ERIE, $245,000 Jonathan R. Bush and Rhonda L. Bush to Makayla M. Dornbush, 18013 SPRING VALLEY RD, MORRISON, $137,500 Donald A. Ebersole and Linda K. Ebersole to Kevin P. Styles, 301 GRAPE ST S, MORRISON, $53,000 Bryan T. Milnes and Brittany L. Milnes to Lauren Homan, 411 PARK COURT LANE, MORRISON, $125,000 Katie J. Burgess and Katie J. Mccoy Fka to Teresa M. Wolber, 1310 FRANKLIN ST, ROCK FALLS, $115,000 Us Bank and Castlerock 2023 Llc, 1214 20TH ST W, ROCK FALLS, $10,500 Janet L. Harksen to Lain Vandermyde, 309 GRAPE ST S, MORRISON, $144,900 Marilyn A. Norton to Properties 815 Llc, 606 6TH ST E, ROCK FALLS, $13,000 Christopher J. Ford and Antoinette E. Ford to Alan Carter and Bethany Carter, 203 7TH ST W, PROPHETSTOWN, $136,500 Dorothy S. Allen to Daniel E. Menez and Shelby L. Menez, 723 9TH AVE, ROCK FALLS, $190,000 Lauren C. Homan to Jessica S. Payne, 609 11TH ST W, STERLING, $120,000 Ralph R. Leal and Maria A. Leal to Oscar L. Caisaguano and Carolina Caisaguano, 208 11TH AVE, STERLING, $35,000 Quit Claims Brian Olson to Tracie L. Morgan and Brian L. Olson, 7535 RIDGE RD, ROCK FALLS, $0.00 Kelly Jo Urratia to Dzehl Osmani, 1602 4TH AVE, ROCK FALLS, $0.00 Jessica L. Lindsey to Jessica L. Lindsey and Richard T. Waechter, 503 CHURCH ST N, ALBANY, $0.00 William L. Rutherford Jr. Lp to Rutherford Memorial Llc, 1 Parcel: 21-32-300-003, $0.00 Trustees Deeds Farmers National Bank Trustee and Trust No 775987001 to Ann Farm Llc, 3 Parcels: 21-29-400-006, 21-32-200-002, and 21-32-400-001, $0.00 Susan M. Branch Trustee and James A. Branch Trust to Dorothy S. Allen and Micky J. Morfey, 905 WIKER DR, ROCK FALLS, $165,000

CROSSVIEW CHURCH MENUS A free community meal is served on Christmas and Happy New Year.

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CHURCH LISTINGS St. Mary’s Catholic Church Rev. Slawomir Zimodro 13320 Garden Plain Road, Morrison 815-772-3095 St. Peter’s Lutheran Church 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 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

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PROPHETSTOWN Advent Christian Church 200 Elm St., Prophetstown Pastor Diana Verhulst 815-537-5646 - ptownac.org First Lutheran Church Interim Pastor Susan Davenport 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 TAMPICO St. Mary Catholic Church Reverend Slawomir Zimodro 105 Benton St., Tampico Phone 815-438-5425 Tampico Baptist Church 209 W. 3rd St., Tampico Pastor Ethan Horton Tampico First United Methodist Church Pastor Leanne Keate - 815-564-2302

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Church Of St. Anne Episcopal 401 N Cherry St., Morrison, 815-772-2818 stannemorrison@frontiernet.net www.churchofstannemorrison.org

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St. Ambrose Catholic Church Corner of 5th and Main Father David Reese Rectory Phone: 815-537-2077 Church Phone: 309-659-2781

First Christian Reformed Church 801 15th Avenue, Fulton, 815-589-3790 www.fultonfirstcrc.com firstcrcfulton@live.com Pastor Michael Hooker

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HILLSDALE Hillsdale United Methodist Church 124 Butzer St., Hillsdale Church 309-658-2340 Pastor Melva England

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ILLINOIS GREENSTATE CREDIT UNION Plaintiff, -v.KAYLA BYERS et al Defendant 2025FC84 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on July 23, 2025, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 1:00 PM on January 5, 2026, 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 3412 2ND ST, EAST MOLINE, IL 61244 Property Index No. 17-02-201-046 The real estate is improved with a residence.

Sale terms: If sold to anyone other than the Plaintiff, 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 Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If 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 SECTION 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 Judicial 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 CORPORATION 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. 14-25-03240 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 2025FC84 TJSC#: 45-2090 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, PLAINTIFF, VS. MICHAEL L MARTIN A/K/A MICHAEL LYNN MARTIN; ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS. NO. 2025FC24 406 WEST 20TH STREET ROCK FALLS, IL 61071 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 December 3, 2025, will on February 5, 2026, in Whiteside County Courthouse, Third Floor Lobby 200 E. Knox Street, Morrison, IL 61270, at 10:00am, 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. 11-33-405-023 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 406 West 20th Street Rock Falls, IL 61071 Description of Improvements: Single Family Home; Garage detached The Judgment amount was $85,046.61.

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 payment 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 confirmation 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 foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: 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, 333 W Wacker Drive, Suite 1820, Chicago, IL 60606-1220. Tel. No. (312) 346-9088.

Please refer to file# 25-20622IL PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, THE PLAINTIFF'S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS GUILD MORTGAGE COMPANY LLC, PLAINTIFF, VS. STEVEN M FORDHAM; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS. NO. 2025FC27 1705 11TH AVENUE STERLING, IL 61081 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 October 24, 2025, will on February 5, 2026, in Whiteside 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. 11-15-352-028 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1705 11th Avenue Sterling, IL 61081 Description of Improvements: Yellow vinyl, single family home The Judgment amount was $185,073.45.

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 payment 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 confirmation 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 foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: 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# 25-20673IL PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, THE PLAINTIFF'S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

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STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 14th CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WHITESIDE Estate of: TIMOTHY L. EBBERS, a deceased person Case No. 2025 PR 124 CLAIM NOTICE & NOTICE TO HEIRS Notice is hereby given to the heirs and creditors of Timothy L. Ebbers, deceased. Letters of Office were issued on December 9, 2025 to Nicholas W. Heid, who was named as Independent Executor. His attorney is named below.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the Circuit Clerk's Office, Courthouse, 200 E. Knox Street, Morrison, IL 61270, or with the representative, or both, on or before June 22, 2026, or if mailing or delivery of a notice from a representative is required by Section 18-3 of the Probate Act (ILCS 5/18-3), the date stated in the notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date will be barred.

Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative's attorney within ten (10) days of being filed.

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STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 14th CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WHITESIDE Estate of: GLADYS I. ROSE, a deceased person Case No. 2025 PR 126 CLAIM NOTICE AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN OR MISSING HEIRS TO: All Creditors and Unknown Heirs of Gladys I. Rose, deceased.

Notice is hereby given to the heirs and creditors of Gladys I. Rose.

Letters of Office were issued on December 9, 2025 to Brenda Lee Harris, who was named as ExIndependent ecutor. Her attorney is named below.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the Circuit Clerk's Office, Courthouse, 200 E. Knox Street, Morrison, IL 61270, or with the representative, or both, on or before June 22, 2026, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the repreis resentative quired by Section 18-3 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/18-3), the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date will be barred. Copies of a claim filed with the must be clerk mailed or delivered by the claimant to representathe tive's attorney within 10 days of being filed.

NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Notice is given to heirs, unknown who are heirs in the above proceeding to probate a Will and whose name or address is not stated in the petition to admit the Will to probate, that an order was entered by the court on December 9, 2025, admitting the Will to probate.

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 witnesses to the Will in open court or other evidence, as provided in Section 6-21 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/6-21).

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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 witnesses to the Will in open court or other evidence, as provided in Section 6-21 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/6-21).

You also have the right under Section 8-1 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/81) to contest the validity of the Will by filing a petition with the court within 6 months after admission of the Will to probate.

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WEST, ALONG SAID NORTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE, A Bradley Kupiec DISTANCE OF 307.39 FEET; SOUTH 54°38'53” WEST, A The Heartland Law DISTANCE OF 1.60 FEET; THENCE NORTH 09°59'20” Firm (6346110) WEST, A DISTANCE OF 607.66 FEET; THENCE NORTH 82° 1545 Waukegan 12'05”Suite EAST, Road, 1-3 A DISTANCE OF 432.16 FEET; THENCE NORTH 01°22'52” WEST, A DISTANCE OF 177.80 FEET TO Glenview, Illinois THE SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTH 25 CHAINS (25 CHAINS, 60025 1 ROD) OF THE WEST HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST OF SAID (847)729-3300 SECTION 15; THENCE SOUTH 89°35'39” EAST, ALONG I3278229 THE23, SOUTH LINE Dec. 30, Jan. 6, OF SAID NORTH 25 CHAINS, A DISTANCE OF 703.19 FEET TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF 2026 THE LAND CONVEYED TO KENNETH K. FRAZEE IN DOCUMENT NO. 2014-03041; THENCE SOUTH 00°12'50” WEST, ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID LAND CONVEYED TO KENNETH K. FRAZEE, A DISTANCE OF 250.26 FEET TO SAID NORTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE; THENCE ALONG SAID NORTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE FOR THE NEXT 2 COURSES: SOUTH 60°05'02” WEST, A DISTANCE OF 735.54 FEET; SOUTH 60°58'53” WEST, A DISTANCE OF 129.31 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.THE ABOVE DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE CONTAINS 12.06 ACRES, MORE OR LESS. Pursuant to Chapter 39, Article IV, Division 2 of the Whiteside County Zoning, Planning & Development Ordinance, before a rezoning could be approved by the Whiteside County Board, a public hearing must be held by the Whiteside County Zoning Hearing Officer.

Said public hearing will be held on January 15, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. in the County Board Room located in the Whiteside County Law Enforcement Center, 400 North Cherry Street, in Morrison, Illinois. Because this is an opportunity for public input, all interested persons are encouraged to appear and be heard at said public hearing.

Persons requesting additional information may call the Whiteside County Building and Zoning Office at 815-7725175 or appear in person at the Building & Zoning office, 18819 Lincoln Road, Morrison, IL. Heather Lindstrom-Assistant Whiteside County Building and Zoning

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE INTEREST OF: IVAN F. REYNA, and OZIEL REYNA, Minors.

A Minor No. 25JA37 25JA36 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION To: FRANCISCO REYNA-PLATA and to All Whom It May Concern: Take notice that on October 10, 2025, Juvenile Petitions were filed under the Juvenile Court Act by Attorney State's Colleen Buckwalter in the Circuit Court of Whiteside County, Illinois, entitled "In the Interest of IVAN F. REYNA" and "In the Interest of OZIEL REYNA" and that in COURT ROOM 108 at the EASTERN BRANCH COURT 101 FACILITY, THIRD EAST STREET, STERLING, IL, on JANUARY 6, 2026, at 10:30 A.M., or as soon thereafter as this cause may be heard, an adjudicatory hearing will be held upon the petition to have the child declared to be a ward of the Court under that Act. THE COURT HAS AUTHORITY IN THIS PROTO CEEDING TAKE FROM YOU CUSTODY THE 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 REQUESTS THE TERMINATION OF YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS AND THE APPOINTMENT OF A GUARDIAN WITH POWER TO CONSENT TO ADOPTION, YOU MAY LOSE ALL PARENTAL RIGHTS TO THE CHILD. Unless you appear you will not be entitled to further written notices or publication notices of the proceedings in this

CEEDING TO TAKE FROM YOU THE CUSTODY AND GUARDIANSHIP OF THE MINOR, TO TERMILEGAL NOTICESYOUR NATE 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 REQUESTS THE TERMINATION OF YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS AND THE APPOINTMENT OF A GUARDIAN WITH POWER TO CONSENT TO ADOPTION, YOU MAY LOSE ALL PARENTAL RIGHTS TO THE CHILD. Unless you appear you will not be entitled to further written notices or publication 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: December 17, 2025 /s/Sue Scott Sue Scott Clerk of Court SEAL COLLEEN BUCKWALTER WHITESIDE COUNTY STATE'S ATTORNEY'S OFFICE WHITESIDE COUNTY COURTHOUSE STERLING, IL 61081 815-535-4540 Dec. 23, 2025

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ILLINOIS GREENSTATE CREDIT UNION Plaintiff, -v.KAYLA BYERS et al Defendant 2025FC84 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on July 23, 2025, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 1:00 PM on January 5, 2026, 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 NUMBER ELEVEN (11) IN MUNSON'S SECOND ADDITION LOCATED IN A PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION NUMBER TWO (2), IN TOWNSHIP NUMBER SEVENTEEN (17) NORTH, RANGE NUMBER ONE (1) WEST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF ROCK ISLAND, IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 3412 2ND ST, EAST MOLINE, IL 61244 Property Index No. 17-02-201-046 The real estate is improved with a residence.

Sale terms: If sold to anyone other than the Plaintiff, 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 Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If 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 SECTION 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 Judicial 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 CORPORATION 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. 14-25-03240 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 2025FC84 TJSC#: 45-2090 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS GUILD MORTGAGE COMPANY LLC, PLAINTIFF, VS. STEVEN M FORDHAM; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS. NO. 2025FC27 1705 11TH AVENUE STERLING, IL 61081 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 October 24, 2025, will on February 5, 2026, in Whiteside 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 Ten (10) in Long's Morningside Park Subdivision No. 2, located in part of the East Half (1/2) of the Southwest Quarter (1/4) of Section 15, Township 21 North, Range 7 East of the Fourth Principal Meridian, in the City of Sterling, Whiteside County, Illinois, according to the plat recorded June 6, 1957 as Document 252336.

TAX NO. 11-15-352-028 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1705 11th Avenue Sterling, IL 61081 Description of Improvements: Yellow vinyl, single family home The Judgment amount was $185,073.45.

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 payment 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 confirmation 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 foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: 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# 25-20673IL PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, THE PLAINTIFF'S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, PLAINTIFF, VS. MICHAEL L MARTIN A/K/A MICHAEL LYNN MARTIN; ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS. NO. 2025FC24 406 WEST 20TH STREET ROCK FALLS, IL 61071 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 December 3, 2025, will on February 5, 2026, in Whiteside County Courthouse, Third Floor Lobby 200 E. Knox Street, Morrison, IL 61270, at 10:00am, 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 17 IN BLOCK 2 OF SUNNYSIDE SUBDIVISION AS LOCATED IN THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 33, TOWNSHIP 21 NORTH, RANGE 7 EAST OF THE 4TH P.M., IN THE CITY OF ROCK FALLS, WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS; ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED APRIL 20, 1954 IN PLAT BOOK 8, PAGE 285.

TAX NO. 11-33-405-023 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 406 West 20th Street Rock Falls, IL 61071 Description of Improvements: Single Family Home; Garage detached The Judgment amount was $85,046.61.

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 payment 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 confirmation 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 foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. at For Information: Visit our website http://ilforeclosuresales.mrpllc.com.

Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 333 W Wacker Drive, Suite 1820, Chicago, IL 60606-1220. Tel. No. (312) 346-9088.

Please refer to file# 25-20622IL PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, THE PLAINTIFF'S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT FOR WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS - CHANCERY DIVISION CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC, Plaintiff, vs.

PAULA GARCIA; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants.

2025 FC 90 Property Address: 2011 Chestnut Ave, Sterling, IL 61081 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO THE FOLLOWING, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS defendants, that this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, asking for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: LOT 11 IN DOUGLAS PARK SUBDIVISION, IN THE EAST HALF OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 19, TOWNSHIP 21 NORTH, RANGE 7 EAST OF THE 4TH P.M., ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED MAY 20, 1953 IN WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 2011 Chestnut Ave, Sterling, IL 61081 Names of the title holders of record: PAULA GARCIA. Date of the Mortgage: April 16, 2004.

Name or names of the mortgagors: PAULA GARCIA and FRANCISCO B. GARCIA, JR., now deceased.

Name of the mortgagee: Amcore Bank, N.A..

Date and place of recording: April 16, 2004; Office of the Recorder of the Deeds of Whiteside County, Illinois.

Identification of recording: Document No. 3575-2004.

NOW THEREFORE, unless you file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case, on or before January 8, 2026, A JUDGMENT OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THE COMPLAINT. E-filing is now mandatory with limited exceptions. To e-file, you must first create an account with an e-filing service provider. Visit http://efile.illinoiscourts. gov/service-providers.htm to learn more and to select a service provider.

If you need additional help or have trouble e-filing, visit http://illinoiscourts. gov/self-help or talk with your local circuit clerk's office. If you cannot e-file, you may be able to get an exemption that allows you to file in-person or by mail. Ask your circuit clerk for more information or visit www.illinoislegal aid.org. For information about defending yourself in a court case (including filing an appearance or fee waiver), or to apply for free legal help, go to www.illinoislegalaid.org. You can also ask your local circuit clerk's office for a fee waiver application. PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, THE PLAINTIFF'S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Lender Legal PLLC 1800 Pembrook Drive, Suite 250 Orlando, Florida 32810 Tel: (407) 730-4644 Service Emails: mjdiaz@lenderlegal.com EService@LenderLegal.com LLS15642-IL - GARCIA s/ Meaghan J. Diaz de Villegas, Esq. Meaghan J. Diaz de Villegas, Esq. Counsel of Record for Plaintiff ARDC # 6340688 December 9, 16, 23, 2025

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By DRAKE LANSMAN dlansman@shawmedia.com

Monday, Dec. 15

Boys basketball Orion 60, Morrison 24: The Mustangs

trailed 43-15 at halftime in the loss.

Brayden Rubright led Morrison with 12 points.

Tuesday, Dec. 16

Boys wrestling Sterling 40, Fulton 39: Sterling nar-

for the Steamers.

Wednesday, Dec. 17

Boys basketball Orion 80, Erie-Prophetstown 76: Ori-

on’s Kyler Owens scored 38 points to help spoil E-P’s highest-scoring game of the season. Connor Keegan led E-P with 21 points, and Evan Steimle scored 17. Gus Schultz chipped in with 12 for the Panthers.

Boys bowling Rock Island 3,490, Erie-Prophetstown 2,622: Brice Howell led the Panthers

rowly won the back-and-forth dual as both teams had two forfeits. Sterling’s Jaxon Myers and Brady McCray won by technical fall. Cael Lyons, Emmanuel Arreola and Colt Buntjer had pins for Sterling. Winning by pin for Fulton were Coltin Hartman, Hudson Price, Brayden Powell and Mason Kuebel.

Morrison 59, Winnebago 18: Morrison’s Cael Wright, Patrick Schaefer, Conrad Eichman, Ethan Bush and Caleb Carroll won by pin in the win.

with a 525, and Zach Phillips rolled a 476 in the dual setback.

Panthers held on in the home win. Wrenn Coffey scored 14 points

Friday, Dec. 19

Girls basketball Erie-Prophetstown 34, Fulton 32: The

Thursday, Dec. 18

Boys wrestling Morrison 46, Newman 32: Morrison’s

Eli Modglin, Patrick Schaefer, Mason Grismore, Ethan Bush and Noah Stout had wins. Jaken Updike added a technical fall for the Mustangs. Newman’s Matthew Murray and Ayden Gutierrez had pins. Newman’s Landon Near beat Cael Wright by ultimate tiebreaker at 120 pounds.

Boys basketball

Fulton 65, Bureau Valley 55: Landen Leu led the Steamers with 22 points and Jacob Voss added 17 in the win.

Carson Gruber led BV with 17 points.

Girls basketball Fulton 55, Bureau Valley 46: The

Steamers came back to win after trailing 27-22 at halftime. Haley Smither scored 19 points for the Steamers, including 14 in the second half.

Saturday, Dec. 20

Boys wrestling E-P Holiday Tournament: L e n a -

Winslow-Stockton won the meet with 219 points and Morrison (166) was runner-up. Newman (127.5) took fourth, West Carroll (109) was sixth, Fulton and Rock Falls (79) tied for ninth, Polo (48) was 14th and E-P (38.5) was 16th.

Area bracket winners were Newman’s Landon Near (113 pounds) and Landon Blanton (132); Morrison’s Eli Modglin (126) and Caleb Modglin (150); and WC’s Connor Knop (157).

Boys basketball Fulton 56, Farmington 45: Jacob Voss

Jessie Otten - Shaw Local News Network scored a game-high 25 points as Fulton (3-6) won a third straight game. Fulton’s Ariah Mitchell tries to block a shot by Landen Leu added 11 points.

Erie-Prophetstown’s Lauren Punke on Dec. 16 in Erie.

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Erie-Prophetstown’s Ashlyn Johnson drives against the Fulton defense for a basket during a 34-32 victory Dec. 16 in Erie.

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TODAY IN SPORTS HISTORY 1972: The “Immaculate Reception,” Franco Harris’ legendary playoff catch.

The Pittsburgh Steelers turn a 7-6 deficit into a 13-7 victory with a last-second touchdown reception against the Raiders.

Erie-Prophetstown’s Aubrey Huisman powers her way toward the basket as Fulton’s Haley Smither defends Dec. 16 in Erie. Erie-Prophetstown won 34-32.

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Erie-Prophetstown gets past Fulton / Sports roundup, page 30

Tuesday, December 23, 2025