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The Tau Pi Chapter of Beta sigma Phi offers its support to the april House Children’s advocacy Center by donating snacks for the children who come to the center as part of a child abuse investigation. Pictured are Carrie Melton (from left) from april House Children’s advocacy Center; Beta sigma members Cindy schott, Cindy Fane, Jan Moser, eileen sedig and debbie donnelly; Lisa Zacharski of april House; and (front row) Lori Johnson, Pat Mcleod and Kim Ptak.

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Tau Pi Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi donates to the April House Children’s Advocacy Center

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The Tau Pi Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi offers its support to the April House Children’s Advocacy Center by donating snacks for the children who come to the center as part of a child abuse investigation.

April House, in Morrison, plays a vital role in the Whiteside County community. Its work 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 tell their story in their own words while receiving support services from medical professionals, law enforcement, mental health provid -

Pat Mcleod and Kim Ptak.

ers, prosecutors, child protective services, victim advocates and other dedicated experts.

Beta Sigma Phi 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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killed, 2 hurt in Whiteside County crash north of Fulton

Name of deceased driver not being released at this time, sheriff said

By CHARLENE BIELEMA cbielema@shawmedia.com

One person was killed and two others seriously injured in a two-vehicle crash Thursday on Illinois 84 north of Fulton.

The Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch Center received a 911 call at 9:21 p.m. reporting a two-vehicle traffic crash on state Route 84 near Spring Valley Road, according to Whiteside County Sheriff John Booker.

Upon arrival, deputies located two vehicles and three occupants, all of whom had sustained serious injuries. Firefighters and EMS personnel extricated the vehicles’ occupants and transported them to MercyOne Clinton Medical Center in Clinton, Iowa.

One driver was pronounced dead at MercyOne. The other two people sustained serious injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening, Booker said. The names of those involved are being withheld at this time pending family notification.

Route 84 was closed for approximately five hours while emergency response operations and an on-scene investigation were conducted.

The crash remains under investigation by the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Crash Reconstruction Unit.

“This is a tragic incident, and our thoughts are with the family of the individual who lost their life,” Booker said.

“Our Traffic Crash Reconstruction Unit is conducting a thorough investigation to determine the cause of the crash and we ask for patience as that work continues.”

The Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by Thomson Fire and Ambulance, Fulton Fire and Ambulance, the Clinton, Iowa, Fire Department Ambulance, Fulton Police Department, Illinois State Police Troop 1, the Illinois State Police Traffic Crash Reconstruction Unit and Downtown Auto Clinic.

Reps. Fritts and Spain to host ‘Medicare 101’ seminar Feb. 3

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State Reps. Brad Fritts, R-Dixon, and Ryan Spain, R-Peoria, will host a free Medicare 101 seminar for local seniors Tuesday, Feb. 3.

The seminar will be from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Rock Falls Chamber of Commerce, 601 W. 10th St. in Rock Falls.

“I invite all local seniors who have

questions about Medicare to attend this free seminar,” Fritts said. “This seminar is one way for us to remain proactive in assisting our senior population by ensuring they are able to fully utilize their Medicare benefits.”

“This event is intended to help residents navigate the complexities of Medicare and have their questions answered,” Spain said. “I am pleased to again offer this opportunity to ensure seniors are not

left uncertain or unable to access health care.”

The seminars will be hosted by experts from the Illinois Department on Aging’s Senior Health Insurance Program, who are able to offer information and guidance about the intricacies of Medicare. This information will assist Medicare recipients in making empowered decisions about their coverage options. Questions from attendees are encouraged.

Photo provided by Eileen Sedig

Pictured are Carrie Melton (from left) from April House Children’s Advocacy Center; Beta Sigma members Cindy Schott, Cindy Fane, Jan Moser, Eileen Sedig and Debbie Donnelly; Lisa Zacharski of April House; and (front row) Lori Johnson,

OSF HealthCare announces plans to expand services

New OnCall Urgent Care to open in summer 2026

By PAYTON FELIX pfelix@shawmedia.com

Dixon’s OSF HealthCare Saint Katharine announced Thursday its 2026 plans to expand family planning services and offer virtual care options and a digital patient portal system.

OSF HealthCare detailed those plans in a Thursday news release that marked the first anniversary of its Jan. 1, 2025, merger with the former KSB Hospital in Dixon.

KSB’s dwindling finances led it to seek affiliation in February 2024 and it signed an agreement with OSF in May 2024, which included $40 million to renovate facilities and improve access to general and specialty care.

“As we celebrate our first year with OSF HealthCare, I’m deeply grateful for the trust and support of the communities we serve,” OSF Saint Katharine President Jackie Kernan said in the release.

which features a digital patient portal, according to the release.

“This partnership has strengthened access to care, brought new resources to our teams, and affirmed our shared commitment to compassionate service,” Kernan said.

Reflecting on 2025, its first year in the Sauk Valley area, OSF highlighted its accomplishments in the release. Those included its Sterling clinic that opened Oct. 13, hiring a new surgeon and midwife – Andrew Feyh, MD, and Dana Hoffman, CNM – for that clinic, successful residency programs and community initiatives such as a support group for moms that had to move its meetings to the Dixon YWCA in June to accommodate for the increasing number of attendees, according to the release.

In 2026, OSF Saint Katharine plans to grow its family planning/obstetrics care services by hiring more providers and offering additional classes and groups for moms. It also will open an OSF

OnCall Urgent Care in summer 2026, which will offer virtual care options, according to the release.

OSF also plans to implement an electronic health record system called Epic,

OSF HealthCare, headquartered in Peoria, operates 16 hospitals throughout Illinois and Michigan. It operates OSF OnCall, a digital health operating unit; OSF Home Care Services, an extensive network of home health and hospice services; OSF HealthCare Foundation; and OSF Ventures, which provides investment capital for promising health care innovation startups.

Poopy’s, known as ‘largest biker bar in Illinois, is for sale

By JEANNINE OTTO jotto@shawmedia.com

Poopy’s in Savanna, billed as “the largest biker bar in Illinois,” is for sale.

The biker bar, restaurant and event venue made the announcement Tuesday afternoon on its Facebook page. The bar is listed for $2.2 million with Hawkeye Commercial Real Estate.

“We’re seeking a new owner or investor who’s ready to build on its success, respect its roots and proudly carry on its long-standing motorcycle tradition,” the announcement said.

In 2024, Connor Lee and Shelly Leab, who owned Legends Draft House in Clinton, Iowa, purchased the bar, famous for hosting motorcycle enthusiasts and events. Leab died in April 2025, the victim of a murder-suicide at a Clinton home.

“After the heartbreaking loss of our partner, the workload and responsibility shifted overnight,” the announcement said.

The bar will be open for the season, and an entertainment schedule will be released later in the spring, according to the announcement.

“Nothing is slowing down. We are fully open this season, no matter what. We’re gearing up for another amazing year,” the bar’s announcement said.

The announcement also said that the bar’s owner is “pushing forward with big ideas,” including a full-service 55-acre Jeep and off-road park and possible franchising opportunities.

Poopy’s former owner, Kevin Promenschenkel, gained fame in 2020 when he defied COVID-19 shutdown orders from the state and went ahead with the bar’s traditional Memorial Day weekend events.

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Alex Hartman (left) and Scott Coots work to remove the signage of the former KSB Hospital on Dec. 13, 2024, in Dixon.

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Poopy’s, 1030 Viaduct Road in Savanna, is located along the Great River Road, a popular biker route.

ZOE SETCHELL

Born: September 2, 2007 in Aurora, IL

Died: January 9, 2026 in Plainfield, IL

Zoe Setchell, born September 2, 2007, to her parents Shannon (Evans) and Mark Setchell, grew up in Yorkville, Illinois, where she attended all of her primary schooling. She was a 2025 graduate of Yorkville High School and had just begun her first semester at Waubonsee Community College, preparing to pursue her dream of attending the University of Illinois at Chicago to become a nurse

anesthetist. As a young child, Zoe completed Tae Kwon Do lessons and earned her black belt. She later discovered her love of softball and played for several years with the Newark Redhawks, where she made lifelong friends and greatly admired her coach, Zeke. Zoe also had a deep love for animals, which she carried with her from the time she could walk. Zoe had a way of carrying herself that was effortlessly beautiful, from her always-on-point hair to her unique sense of style. But what truly made her radiant was her confidence, kindness, and her natural comedic charm that made everyone around her smile. Zoe was a vibrant soul who cared deeply for her family and everyone around her. She is survived by her parents; her older sisters Bailey Knapp, Delanie (Calvin) Barbee, and Natilee Setchell. She is also loving-

ly remembered by her maternal grandmother, Gayle (Williams) Evans of Rock Falls, Illinois; Her paternal grandparents, Karen and Larry Setchell of Dixon, Illinois; Her maternal aunt Andrea (Tim) Scott; Her paternal uncle Michael (Nina) Setchell; Her cousins Connor Scott, Alexandra, Henry and Lauren Setchell; and her niece, Nora Jade Barbee. Zoe was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Richard Evans, and her cousin, Garrett Scott. Zoe passed away tragically on January 9, 2026, from injuries sustained in a vehicle accident. Her light, warmth, and spirit will live on in the hearts of everyone who had the privilege of knowing her. In lieu of flowers, the family is asking for donations to be made to the go fund me page created in Zoe’s honor. These proceeds will be divided between Renko Animal

Rescue in Yorkville, Illinois, and to the Newark Redhawks. The family will also be establishing an annual nursing scholarship for graduating seniors from Yorkville High School who will attend Waubonsee Community College. Those donations can be directed to the Zoe Setchell Memorial Nursing Scholarship fund on gofundme. https://gofund.me/45e3f7a2a Visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday, January 16, 2026 at Turner-Eighner Funeral Home in Plano, Illinois. Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at the funeral home in Plano. For more information or to sign the online guestbook please go to www.EighnerFuneralHomes.com Turner-Eighner Funeral Home 3952 Turner Ave. Plano, Il 60545 630-552-3022

Born: March 12, 1938 in Whiteside County, IL

Died: January 10, 2026 in Champaign, IL

RONALD W. MILLS, 87, of Champaign, IL, formerly of Morrison, died Saturday, January 10, 2026, at his home in Champaign.

Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM until the time of service on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at the Morrison Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 10:00 AM, officiated by Mr. Ken Renkes. Interment will be at Grove Hill Cemetery in Morrison. A memorial has been established. Ron was born on March 12, 1938, in Whiteside County, IL, to Arthur W. and Fern R. (Richmond) Mills. He graduated from Morrison High School and later attended the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting. Ron served his country as a member of the Army National Guard for 38 years, attaining the rank

of Captain. For most of his working life, Ron was self-employed. He owned and operated a trucking company, managed several rental properties, and for many years assisted others with tax preparation through H&R Block, later providing those same services through his own business, Mills Business Services. In his free time, Ron enjoyed working on his rental properties and staying busy with projects. He was especially generous with his time, often helping friends and neighbors by providing transportation to appointments or assisting with errands. His quiet acts of kindness did not go unnoticed by those who knew him.

Survivors include two sons, Rodney (Cheryl) Mills and Rusty (Kathy) Mills both of Morrison; one granddaughter, Casey-Michelle Mills; one step-granddaughter, Stevie-Renee Carney; two great-grandchildren, Ryleigh-Lynn and Reid Hill; two step-great-grandchildren, Morgan-Rae Carney and Greyson Church; and one brother, Kenneth R. Mills of Morrison.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister-in-law, Shirley A. Mills.

To send online condolences go to www. bosmarenkes.com

RONALD W. MILLS

Tampico society honors Reagan on his birthday

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The Tampico Area Historical Society and the Birthplace of President Ronald Reagan will host a birthday event with tours and cupcakes at both museums in Tampico on Ronald Reagan’s birthday Feb. 6.

The celebration will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Take a tour of the apartment where the Reagans lived and discover more of Tampico’s history.

The first 20 kids (with an adult) who take a guided tour of the birthplace and museum will receive a goodie bag.

As America turns 250 years old in 2026, the museum wants to do its part by honoring a native whose legacy led him to Hollywood, a gubernatorial seat in California, and to the White House.

In addition, those unfamiliar with Tampico’s rich history that day can learn more about Admiral Joseph Mason Reeves, inventor of the modern day football helmet as well as the Father of Carrier Aviation; and John Shaheen, an Office of Strategic Services agent who led serious operations during

World War II with the likes of catcher Moe Berge and Julia Child. He also is the brother-in-law of Hugh Downs and was married to sister Ruth Downs.

The Shaheen family owned and oper-

ated a grocery store while living in Tampico.

You can find the Tampico Area Historical Society on Facebook, TikTok and at its website.

The Tampico Area Historical Society is part of the Time Traveler’s network and members receive discounts at any museum in the network. Contact the museum about membership.

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Ronald Reagan’s Birthplace and Museum is located in the 100 block of South Main Street in Tampico.

1966: Fulton joins new vocational school plan

60 years

Jan. 19, 1966

Second Reformed Church will celebrate its Golden Anniversary with a series of services. The theme for the anniversary celebration is “The Golden Year: Remembering, Rejoicing and Renewing.”

The board of education of Fulton Community High School voted to have the district participate in the construction of a new Vocational High School at Sterling. It is anticipated that a number of Fulton students will be taken to the Sterling school starting next September. The board approved a contribution of $43,304 of district funds to help pay for preliminary plans for the new school, which will be financed mainly by state and federal funds.

50 years

Jan. 21, 1976

Greg Hayen was featured on the sports page. Greg is a junior who has been playing at a forward and center position for the Steamers this year. He started at forward in two games this season and has scored a total of 20 points. He’s pulled down 34 rebounds in the nine varsity games that he has played in.

The River Bend School Board voted to submit the necessary forms to the Illinois Office of Education and the

Capital Development Board to seek approval for a grant of state funds for a building program. It is determined that the district is entitled to these funds. The Capital Development Board will finance 62% of the approved construction.

40 years

Jan. 22, 1986

Two Accent on Excellence Awards and a demonstration of the computerized bookkeeping and record-keeping systems were the highlights of the River Bend School District Board of Education meeting. Nancy Kiger received a plaque for her many hours of volunteer service at the Elementary School and Mrs. Richard Bland was recognized for her many years of service as bookkeeper and treasurer for the district.

The Board of Directors of the Fulton Community Fund announced that the 1985 campaign had been successful in reaching its goal. Campaign Chairman Craig Huizenga reported pledges for the 1985 campaign totaled $30,534.70. The goal for the 1985 campaign had been set at $29,000. Four new members were elected to the 1986 board, which includes Marge Brondyke, Claire Bugert, Ken Hoogheem and Carole Brown.

30 years

Jan. 17, 1996

The mayor was ecstatic when all the papers were signed, and the new elec-

tric generating plant was a go. A few days later, the city issued building permits prior to the beginning of construction. Now all of that is in jeopardy unless Governor Edgar changes House Bill 1523, which is now on his desk to be signed. If the bill is enacted, all subsidized waste incinerators, from half-completed in Robbins, Illinois, to a Chewton Glen plant in Ford Heights and Fulton’s plant, would probably all be eliminated.

Lloyd Schalf was home when fire broke out in his residence on Tuesday afternoon. When the Fulton fire department responded and arrived, the structure was nearly all engulfed in flames. Morrison, Thomson, Albany and Savanna fire departments responded to the mutual aid call. Firefighters could not determine the cause of the blaze when the fire was extinguished.

20 years

Jan. 18, 2006

Mike Ottens of Clinton has taken an option on Lot 3 in Fulton’s Industrial Development. He purchased Lot 3 for $12,800, and Lot 2 was purchased by an undisclosed party for $12,400 to construct a building for auto service and repair. Ottens started his business, Visual Imaging Inc., in a small building south of the Mark Morris Bridge. His business grew and moved to Clinton. His business continued to grow, and his seven employees are in need of additional space. This new structure

will contain 7,200 square feet of floor space.

Jim Proud, Fulton High School athletic director, and Oscar Clark, FHS volunteer, were honored by the IHSA with a Sport a Winning Attitude report. An area official stated his officiating crew was treated like royalty at FHS: “Mr. Proud really made us feel like we were needed and an important part of the tournament. He has a gentleman at the school named Oscar who may be the best host for helping to get us to the locker room, water, towels and escorted to the gym. In all 28 years of officiating, no school treats the officials better than Fulton.”

10 Years

Jan. 20, 2016

Richard Kummerer refurbished a cast-iron monument from the Fulton Cemetery. This is the only cast-iron monument in the entire 50-acre cemetery. Richard did not realize, when he volunteered for the project, that he was probably restoring a family monument.

The young No. 16 state-ranked Fulton Steamer wrestlers survived a busy schedule and were rewarded for their hard work. Eleven of the 12 Steamers came home with medals. Five Steamers competing in the finals won! Champs were two-time tournament “Most Valuable Wrestler” Tyler Fleetwood, Tony Heinitz, claiming his first HS championship, Cole Grant, Sam Grant and Mike Pidde.

Arellano seeks community support for Valentine’s card drive

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State Sen. Li Arellano Jr., R-Dixon, is asking residents of the 37th District to help make Valentine’s Day more meaningful for local seniors by contributing cards to his annual Valentines for Seniors card drive.

The card drive encourages community members to create or sign Valen -

State Sen. Li Arellano Jr.

tine’s Day cards to be shared with local seniors, helping to brighten their day and reminding them they are valued members of the community.

“This card drive is about connec -

tion,” Arellano said. “Taking a few minutes to write a card can brighten someone’s day and remind our seniors that their community is thinking about them.”

Residents are encouraged to drop off or mail Valentine’s Day cards to Arellano’s district office. Homemade or store-bought cards are welcome, and messages of encouragement and appreciation are especially encouraged.

Cards must be received by Feb. 2. Drop off or mail to Sen. Li Arellano Jr.’s office at 86 S. Galena Ave., Suite 2, Dixon, IL 61021.

Office hours are from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. If planning to deliver cards in person, residents are asked to call ahead to ensure staff availability. For information, call Nancy Naylor at 779-251-5003.

Sinnissippi Centers offers up to 4 $1K scholarships

Sinnissippi Centers once again will offer up to four $1,000 college scholarships for individuals seeking a career in the human services field.

Information has been shared with high school counseling staff in Bureau, Carroll, Lee, Ogle, Stephenson and Whiteside counties.

“Our college scholarship program is available exclusively to those who seek education in human services – social work, psychology, sociology or other human services specialties,” said DeAnne White, Sinnissippi Centers’ vice president and chief administrative officer. “It recognizes and rewards high school seniors on the path to higher education with a $1,000 scholarship to use toward a full-time or part-time course of study.”

Sinnissippi Centers will award up to four $1,000 scholarships in 2026.

Scholarship applicants need to meet the following requirements:

• be a 2026 graduating northwest Illinois-area high school senior

• beginning in the fall, plan to enroll in a full-time or part-time course of study at an accredited two- or four-year university in Illinois

• have a declared major that falls

services field

Candidates will need to submit:

• their completed application

• a high school transcript, with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 required

• a written essay answering the prompt “What a career in human services means to me”

• a letter of recommendation from one school counselor, teacher or other school official

Completed applications received on or before the March 13 deadline will be considered by a panel comprising Sinnissippi Centers employees and management.

Applications will be assessed on academic achievement, a letter of recommendation and an essay. The essay and letter of recommendation will be assessed on spirit, content and quality. Course selection and GPA will be the basis for academic achievement consideration.

A downloadable application is available on Sinnissippi’s website at sinnissippi.org/scholarships.

Funding for this scholarship program is provided, in part, by donations to Sinnissippi Centers. For more information, call Sinnissippi Centers at 815-284-6611 and ask for the administration department; mention the human services scholarship program.

Photo provided by Sinnissippi Centers Sinnissippi Centers’ Byron office is located at 212 W. Blackhawk Drive.

Bensons and their travels to be featured at Whiteside Forum

The Whiteside Forum will host Barb and Phil Benson, local world travelers, who will talk about their adventures in Europe last year visiting the Czech Republic, Austria, Slovenia and their week in Istria, Croatia.

The title of their talk is “European Family Vacation” and will be presented starting at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 25, in the Community Room of the Odell Public Library.

The Odell Public Library is located at 307 S. Madison St. in Morrison and all Forum events are free and open to the public.

For more information about this event or the Whiteside Forum, contact Marc Adami by email at marcadami53@gmail.com or text 815-718-5347.

Pessman to speak at Windmill Cultural Center program Jan. 28

The Education Committee at the Windmill Cultural Center on Jan. 28 will feature Pat Pessman introducing the audience to the book she has written, “The Saga of the Lilac Bush – an American Pioneer Narrative.”

Pessman is a native of Morrison and has been married to her husband, Verne, for over 50 years. She hopes you will enjoy the story and learn about this tragic, but also inspiring, pioneer story of Olive (Oatman) Fairchild and her parents, Royce and Mary Ann Oatman, and how their lives revolved around a lilac bush in rural Fulton.

The doors open at 8:30 a.m. with a time for coffee, hot cider and Mill flour treats. The program begins about 9:15 p.m.

The building at 110 10th Ave. in Fulton is handicap accessible and the program is free and open to the public.

Volunteer Millers host first program of the year Jan. 27

The Volunteer Millers at Fulton’s Windmill Area will host Marcy Lawrence and Beth Lancaster, who traveled together to Iceland for a festive Christmas trip.

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Tampico Lions Club selects scholarship essay topic

The Tampico Lions Club met Monday, Jan. 12, at the Tampico First United Methodist Church.

After the meal, President Lion Ron Church called the meeting to order with roll call and minutes of last month’s meeting.

Lion Secretary David Beck said the group had 100% of all the members in attendance.

Beck read the minutes of the Dec. 8 meeting and 150 bags of candy were given to the Tampico Grade School children.

Church asked for old business. The Lions Members and spouses enjoyed the Christmas party at the Forrest Inn in Morrison.

Lion Terry Gaskill said the group needed to come up with a scholarship essay subject.

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After discussion, Beck read from his VFW newspaper a subject that said, “Is America Today Our Forefathers’ Vision?” All members felt this was a good subject to write on and it was approved.

Gaskill, scholarship coordinator, said he will contact Ida Holper at Prophetstown-Lyndon-Tampico High School, as she will post this subject so PLT seniors can write about it to apply for the 2026 TLC scholarships, which are due by the end of March.

Last year, TLC gave out two $500 scholarships. Essays will be due so the Lions can vote on them at their April 13 meal/ meeting.

All essays will be numbered by Holper so the TLC members will not know who wrote them. The winning numbers will be given to Holper and she will give out the scholarships at the PLT high school graduation in May.

TLC meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the basement of the TFUMC. New members can join; if interested, call Gaskill at 815-535-3665.

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Morrison man jailed, pleads not guilty to battery, stolen vehicle charges

A Morrison man has pleaded not guilty to theft, possession of a stolen vehicle and several battery charges.

Andre McQueen, 20, entered a not-guilty plea Monday in Whiteside County Circuit Court in connection with a Jan. 1 incident in which he is accused of aggravated domestic battery, strangulation, possession of a stolen vehicle and theft with a value between $10,000 and $100,000. All are Class 2 felonies.

He is charged with two misdemeanor counts of domestic battery causing bodily harm.

According to court documents, McQueen beat a woman, hit and bit her in the face, and stole her vehicle.

He was taken into custody Jan. 2 and has been ordered to remain detained.

He has demanded a speedy trial. His next court appearance, a jury pretrial hearing, is set for 9 a.m. Jan. 28.

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2 Fulton High students selected to All-State Choir

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Last fall, 23,000 students from elementary, junior high and high schools across Illinois took part in a virtual audition process.

Out of these auditions, more than 7,000 students were selected to participate in district festivals that celebrated student musicians in bands, orchestras, choruses and jazz ensembles.

Students in grades 7-12 who participated in the ILMEA District Festivals are eligible for selection into the Illinois Music Education Association’s Junior and Senior All-State Student Programs.

This year, 2,000 students were chosen to participate in the 2026 All-State Student Programs, which will take place in Peoria from Jan. 28-31.

Paige Emerson and Kate Houzenga of Fulton High School were selected for the 2026 All-State Choir.

Students in the performing ensembles represent the top musicians in Illinois and have come together to present a series of All-State Concerts. Distinguished conductors and educators from across the country will direct each of these ensembles.

The Junior High All-State Concert will take place at 6 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30, in Carver Arena at the Peoria Civic Center. Additionally, the 2026 Jazz Night Concert will showcase a night of music performed by student vocalists and instrumentalists in the Civic Center Theater.

The All-State Elementary Chorus, Senior All-State Concert and Senior Honors Concerts will be presented Saturday, Jan. 31.

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Paige Emerson and Kate Houzenga of Fulton High School were selected for the 2026 All-State Choir.

Discover e-books at Morrison’s Odell Library

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Odell Public Library patrons have access to thousands of e-books and audiobooks, all available from the comfort of home.

All one needs to get started is to choose a device – iPad, Kindle, tablet, computer – and a valid Odell library card. Then download the Libby or Palace app and get started today. The Odell Public Library is located at 307 S. Madison St. in Morrison.

Libby, the library reading app

• Download: The Libby app is available for iOS and Android devices, Amazon Fire tablets, and Windows, Mac and Chromebooks.

• Sign In: In Libby, follow the prompts to find your library and sign in with a valid library card.

• Browse & Borrow: Find something to borrow: Tap Search to find a specific title, author, series, etc. Tap Library to browse your library’s catalog. You’ll find helpful filters, catalog guides, campaigns and curated lists created by your library.

• Read or listen: Your loans appear on your Shelf. Tap “Loans” to read or manage your titles. Tap “Holds” to see your place in line and manage your holds. Tap “Timeline” to see your Libby activity. Tap “Notices” to see in-app notifications for loans and holds.

The Palace Project app

• Download: The Palace Project app is available in both the Apple App Store for iOS phones and tablets and the Google Play Store for Android phones and tablets.

• Connect: Open thePalace app, tap “Find Your Library,” and type or scroll to find your library’s name to access their collection of ebooks and audiobooks.

• Browse: Browse titles by selecting any of the headings to view additional or related titles. Search for a specific title by selecting the magnifying glass in the upper-right corner of the screen.

• Borrow: Select the desired title and click “Get.” If your book is unavailable, click “Reserve” to place a hold. You will be prompted to sign in with your library barcode number and password/PIN.

• Read (or listen): Once your book has been downloaded, click “Read” or “Listen” and enjoy! Borrowed titles can be easily accessed by selecting “My Books”

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Storytime: This is a 30-minute drop-in program each Thursday evening designed for families with preschool through early elementary-age kids (or anyone who still loves a good readaloud). Families will enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and a craft each week as they become familiar with the library and meet new storytime friends. Pajamas are always welcome. Come play and learn with us at Storytime!

Lego Club meets on the first Saturday of the month from 10:30 a.m. to noon. This is the perfect chance for builders of all ages and abilities to create. Odell provides a wide variety of bricks, including Lego, Duplo and MegaBlok. Creations are displayed in the library until the following club meeting.

Pokémon Club meets on the second Saturday of the month from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Whether a Pokémon trainer plays the card game or just likes to collect, Pokémon Club brings fans together to play, trade and share their Pokémon knowledge.

Where are all the new releases?

The library continues to experience delays in acquiring new materials due to the unexpected closure of its longtime book distributor, Baker & Taylor. The staff asks for continued patience during the transition to a new book distributor. The staff is happy to assist with locating items within Odell’s collection and requesting interlibrary loans for items that can’t be located at Odell.

Because nice matters

On Thursday, Nov. 18, the Morrison Area Chamber surprised Miss Katie at Odell Public Library with its December “Because Nice Matters Award.” Katie was nominated for her exceptional cus-

tomer service at the Odell Public Library.

January take & makes The public can snag an adorable takeand-make snowman craft.

What does a gingerbread kid put on his bed?

Complete the January Scavenger Hunt to solve the riddle and win a small prize.

Patron-led programs

• Program notes: All programs are free and open to the public. Beginners welcome. Please note that these programs are not run by Odell Public Library, though the staff are happy to host and pass on any questions.

• Pinochle: 1 to 5 p.m. Mondays, Odell Program Room

• Scrabble: 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesdays, Odell Program Room

• Chess: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the second, third and fourth Mondays, Odell Program Room; 5 to 8 p.m. third and fourth Thursdays, Odell Program Room

• Crafters: 5 to 7 p.m. Thursdays, Genealogy Room, bring a project and socialize

• Book Club: 2:30 to 4:30 p.m., second Thursday, Odell Program Room (Ask the front desk about getting a copy of the month’s book: January’s is “The Library Book” by Susan Orlean)

Microgreens

Thanks to the generosity of the Odell Public Library Friends, microgreen samples now are self-serve from the new minifridge. Stop in and try broccoli, kale, kohlrabi or radish microgreens. These tiny greens pack a big nutritional punch and can be used in soups, salads, smoothies, pasta, sandwiches and more.

Improving Online Health Literacy will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10, in the Odell Program Room. This free, in-person program aims to increase online health literacy for all ages. The hour-long session, led by Western Illinois University faculty, will describe the role of digital health records as well as common challenges and barriers for patients. Participants will learn to recognize trusted websites and databases and how to complete their own personal health records. This is a great opportunity to build health communication skills and better advocate for yourself and loved ones through any medical journey.

Winter sowing workshop

At 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, find out that seeds can be planted outside in the middle of winter to get a head start on spring.

Learn an alternate way to start seeds using up-cycled milk jugs, soil and temperate climate seeds. Pick from our seed selection of cool-weather crops or bring your own to plant. Participants will take home their own planted milk jug seedling incubator.

Registration required. All ages welcome. A responsible adult must be present with youths aged 12 and younger. Ages 12 and younger get in free with a parent; registration at go.illinois.edu/ SnowSeeds. There is a $5 supply fee. If program cost is a barrier to your participation, contact msedig@illinois.edu.

Museum and zoo passes

Looking to explore locally? Check out Odell’s Putnam Museum, Sawmill Museum or Niabi Zoo passes and enjoy a day exploring on us. Passes are available to adult Odell library cardholders on a first-come, first-served basis. Call 815-772-7323 to reserve a pass.

Always available

• Odell Play Kitchen & Puppet Theater

• Discovery Book Packs

• Leapfrog Readers

• Hot Spot checkouts

• Free library cards for kids

• Free Wi-Fi and public computers

• Lego cart

• Coloring and activity pages

• Access to ancestry.com

• Educate Station: K-5 curriculum

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Patrons of Odell Public Library have access to e-books and audiobooks from the comfort of their own homes.

Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce scholarship applications now available

SHAW LOCAL NEWS NETWORK contact@shawmedia.com

The Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce is opening scholarship applications for the 2026-27 school year.

The SVACC awards scholarships to students pursuing a college degree in a variety of fields. Scholarship applications can be found at saukvalleyareachamber.com/scholarships. Application deadlines vary depending on the scholarship.

The Charles Farnham Scholarship – This scholarship is dedicated to an individual who was highly active with the Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce. Farnham’s professional background and employment focus was on industrial relations at Northwestern Steel and Wire, where he was a vice president. The Farnham application is a one-year, $1,000 scholarship. Applicants for this scholarship must attend Sterling High School, Rock Falls High School or Newman Central Catholic High School. A minimum of two scholarships will be awarded in the amount of $1,000 each.

Agricultural Scholarship – The Agricultural Scholarship is available for any student attending high school in the Whiteside Area Career Center service area and pursuing a career pathway in the field of agriculture.

The SVACC Agri-Business Committee will award several scholarships in the following categories:

• A minimum of $1,500 in scholarships to students attending an accredited four-year college or university. This application is for a

one-year scholarship.

• A minimum of $750 in scholarships to students attending Sauk Valley Community College. This application is for a one-year scholarship.

• A minimum of $750 in scholarships to students attending an accredited community college or two-year college. This application is for a one-year scholarship.

The SVACC Manufacturing Scholarship –This scholarship is open to students who are current seniors in a Whiteside Area Career Center high school, a current student at Sauk Valley Community College or Morrison Institute of Technology, or a current resident of the Sauk Valley area who will be attending SVCC or MIT and pursuing a career in a manufacturing-related field. This application is for a one-year, $500 scholarship.

Hispanic Business Leaders Scholarship –This application is for a one-year, $1,000 scholarship. Applicants for this scholarship must reside in the Sauk Valley area. Applicants must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a full-time undergraduate student in an accredited four-year or two-year institution in the U.S. or U.S. territories. At least one parent must be of Hispanic ancestry.

CDL Scholarship – This application is for a one-year, $750 scholarship. Applicants for this scholarship must reside within the Sauk Valley Community College district and be enrolled in the SVCC commercial driver’s license program. Application deadlines vary.

Scholarship applications are available at saukvalleyareachamber.com/ scholarships. For more information, call 815-625-2400.

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CHURCH LISTINGS

ALBANY

Albany United Methodist Church

502 N. First Ave., 309-887-4781

Pastor Toni Lucas

St. Patrick Catholic Church 1201 N. Bluff St., Albany

Father Timothy Barr, Pastor

CORDOVA

Cordova Baptist

602 Third Ave. South, Cordova

Pastor Carmen Jordan 309-654-2501 - www.cordovafbc.com

EAST MOLINE

Sycamore Baptist Church 5323 180th Street North, East Moline 309-200-2505 www.sycamorebaptistchurch.com

Wildwood Baptist Church 18717 Hubbard Road, East Moline 309-496-9397 office@ wildwoodchurch.com

Pastors Brian Smith, Andrew Robinson, Andy Thomaston and Matt Winquist

Zion Lutheran Church 17628 Hubbard Road, East Moline

Rev. Gary A. Wright - 309-496-3592

ERIE

Erie Baptist Church 8th Ave. and 11th Street, Erie

Call Ron Kimball for info: 309-230-3584

Erie Christian Church 715 6th Ave., Erie, 309-659-2561

Minister: Nathan Bright Youth Minister: Aaron Sweeney www.eriechristianchurch.com

Erie Evangelical Free Church 1409 16th Ave., Erie, 309-659-7125 Website: erieefree.org

Pastor Ron Eckberg

Pastor Jonathan Eckberg

Erie United Methodist Church 811 8th Street, Erie

Pastor Tiffany Garcea - 309-659-2541 www.erieumc.org

Farmers Elevator

815-772-4029 - Morrison, IL

Rock River Lumber & Grain

815-537-5131 - Prophetstown

Frary’s Lumber & Supply 815-537-5151 - Prophetstown

Newton Zion Reformed Church 10465 Frog Pond Road, Erie

Pastor Shannon Parrish - 309-659-2464 newtonzion@frontier.com

St. Ambrose Catholic Church Corner of 5th and Main

Father David Reese Rectory Phone: 815-537-2077

Church Phone: 309-659-2781

FENTON

New Life Church of Fenton 10019 Main St., Fenton, 815-858-6180 fentonumc19@gmail.com

FULTON

Bethel Christian Reformed Church 1208 3rd Avenue, Fulton, 815-589-2501 www.bethelfulton.com bethelcrchurch@gmail.com Sunday service is 10 a.m.

First Reformed Church 510 15th Avenue, Fulton, 815-589-2203

Pastor Charles Huckaby

Fulton Presbyterian Church 311 N. 9th St., Fulton, 815-589-3580 www.fultonpreschurch.org email: presbyterianchurchfulton@gmail.com.

Garden Plain Presbyterian Church 14915 Sands Road, Fulton

Gateway Faith Fellowship Church 701 11th Avenue, Fulton, 815-589-4283

Pastor Wayne Wiersema

Immaculate Conception Church 703 12th Avenue, Fulton, 815-589-3542

Father Timothy Barr, Pastor secretaryfulton@gmail.com

Newton Zion Reformed Church 10645 Frog Pond Road, Erie, 309-659-2464 newtonzion@frontier.com

Pastor Shannon Parrish

CrossView Church 703 14th Ave., Fulton, 815-589-3425 www.wearecrossview.com secretary@wearecrossview.com

RUTLEDGE ELECTRIC

822 Main, Erie Serving the Area Since 1980 Farm • Residential • Commercial Wiring & Contracting

Morrison Veterinary Clinic

Jentry Fane, DVM, DVM, R.R. Zinkem, DVM, S.E. Blair, DVM, SJ. Lawfer, DVM

Phone 815-772-4047

14993 Lyndon Rd., Morrison

Spring Valley Reformed Church

10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton Pastor Paul Wissink 815-772-3554

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

Pastor Michael Hooker

HILLSDALE

Hillsdale United Methodist Church 124 Butzer St., Hillsdale Church 309-658-2340

Pastor Melva England

HOOPPOLE

Calvary Evangelical Congregational Church Rev. Zachary Van Dyke, Pastor 563-370-8779

Hooppole Zion Methodist Church

Pastor Rolando Renteria 311 Main St, Hooppole, 815-948-7591 Parsonage 309-658-2145

LYNDON

Dominion Christian Fellowship Center 104 4th St. W., Lyndon 815-590-6971

Rev. Barbi E. Momolu Sr.

Trinity Baptist Church

403 6th Ave North, Lyndon Pastor Alan Jahn - 563-242-0307 www.trinitybaptistchapel.com

MORRISON

Bethesda Evangelical Lutheran Church 301 W. South St., Morrison Pastor Tammy Anderson 815-414-1758 - Office: 772-4896

Brethren In Christ Church 207 E. Knox Street, Morrison Sunday Worship at 10:30 a.m. 815-772-4871

Erie, Illinois

Church Of St. Anne Episcopal

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

Crossroads Community Church

201 W. Market, Morrison

Pastor Jon Eastlick - 815-956-0090 morrison@crossroadscn.com

Ebenezer Reformed Church

309 E. Park St., Morrison Pastor J. T. Bean 815-772-2472

www.ercmorrison.com

Emmanuel Church

202 E. Morris St., Morrison 815-772-3890

www.ecmorrison.com

Rev. Luke Schouten, Senior Pastor Rich Criss, Ministry Coordinator

First Baptist Church

406 E. Maple Ave. Morrison

Pastor Roy Brown, II Phone 815-772-2696 facebook.com/morrisonfirstbaptist

First Presbyterian Church

Rev. Michael Selburg - 815-772-3510

100 East Lincolnway, Morrison Facebook live services Sundays 10:15 a.m. YouTube Channel: First Presbyterian Church firstpresmorrison@gmail.com www.firstpresmorrison.org

Kingdom Life Community Church 11429 Ward Road, Morrison 815-772-4098

www.kingdomlife.global

Pastor Stephen Harmon

Morrison Christian Church

201 S. Genesee, Morrison David Manley, Minister, 602-750-6426 d.manley93@yahoo.com

Google YouTube Larry Kidwell for sermons.

Morrison United Methodist Church

200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison Pastor Sun-Ah Kang - 815-772-4030

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

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

Warranty Deeds

• Michael G. Geerts and Marna B. Geerts to David E. Adolph and Renee N. Adolph, 1 Parcel: 03-07-100-002, $347,500

• Vp Oil Company Inc. to Grip Oil Company Inc., 1 Parcel: 11-21-410-013, $1,000,000

• Robert D. Black and Mary K. Black to Super Wash Real Estate LLC, 655 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, 705 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, 707 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, $925,000

• Loyd Holdings LLC to Great Enriched Days LLC, 19051 13th St., Fulton, $175,000

• Bret Bielema and Jennifer Bielema to Lilee C. Leppanen, aka Lilee C. Leppanan, $85,000

• Gregory W. Hummel, Marc G. Hummel, and Jeannie K. Rhodes to Dale E. Pfundstein Trust, 1 Parcel: 05-16-400-011, $250,000

• Richard Shaw, Barbara McCoy, Caroline Vasquez, Naomi Kleiboeker, Rachael Maronde, and Lena F. Shaw Estate to Ashley Jo Bell, 1402 Ninth Ave., Rock Falls, $115,000

• Michelle McCue, Marcia McCue, Elizabeth Fischbach, and Robert J. McCue Estate to Joshua Kirkland, Ashley Kirkland, 12490 Matznick Road, Sterling, $0.00

• Duran Homes LLC to Toomsen Rentals LLC, 308 Sixth Ave., Sterling, $125,000

• Christine L. Steinhagen and Darrin S. Steinhagen to Mitchell P. Milnes and Sandra L. Milnes, 8449 Hickory Hills Road, Rock Falls, $450,000

• Patricia Jobe, Stephanie Waller, Denise Lendman, Phillip Vasquez, and Cecilia L. Campos Estate to Lukas Pounders, 603 Seventh Ave., Sterling, $80,000

• Lucas L. Heavener to Pete Rey Sanchez and Jackie Lyn Sanchez, 503 Adams St., Prophetstown, $90,000

• Shane Schutz to Bryan Camper and Andrea Camper, 1 Parcel: 17-11-404-016, $300,000

• Secretary of Veterans Affairs to Yezamin Cruz, 1805 French St., Rock Falls, $59,500

• John D. Hostetler and Ellen L. Hostetler to Melissa Shrock, Wendall Shrock, Weldon Shrock, and Jodi Shrock, 5 Parcels: 23-21-300-004, 23-21-400-001, 23-21400-003, 23-21-400-008, and 23-21-400011, $1,959,200

• Stacy L. Bueno and Baltazar Bueno to Find A Place Now LLC, 517 12th Ave., Fulton, $22,250

• Hoffman Brothers Partnership to Rkh Properties LLC, 2905 Rock Falls Road W, Rock Falls, $488,500

Quit Claims

• Kevan M. Devault Trust and James R. Devault Jr. Trust to Robert A. McClelland III and Laura E. McClelland, 1 Parcel: 01-01300-006, $0.00

• Dwayne A. Houzenga to Melissa A. Gonzales, 13620 Treva Drive, Morrison, $0.00

• Melissa A. Gonzales to Dwayne A. Houzenga, 4 Parcels: 09-04-100-002, 09-04-100-003, 09-04-100-018, and 09-04-100-025, $0.00

Trustees Deeds

• Erica L. Brokaw, Trustee, Kenneth L. Ronzone, Trustee, and Janice I. Ronzone Trust to Branden Gordon and Angelica Strutzenberg, 5102 Spruce St., Galt, $208,000

• Theodore L. Lewis Trustee, Deborah K. Seitz Trustee, and Leonard T. Lewis Trust to Brad Gendreau and Ashley Gendreau, 7 Sharon Lane, Fulton, $635,000

Executor’s Deeds

• Gladys I. Rose Estate to Wendling Quarries Inc., 3870 Palmer Road, Fulton, $200,000

• John N. Lyon III Estate to Marco A Chuchuca Mendoza, 511 Seventh Ave., Sterling, $160,000

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CLASSIFIED

ha s Stor age Units available Stop in or Call 309-659-2003 WAREHOUSE /

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Firearms not to be sold before 11:30 AM

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Addison Precision Products is Hiring!

Amboy location is looking for Experienced CNC Lathe Setup / M achinis t

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Please call 1-800-686-5165 or (608) 822-7368.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT F OR THE 14TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT

WHITESIDE COUNTY - MORRISON , ILLINOIS

PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES , LLC

Plaintiff,

RODNE Y J. HANSEN A/ K/A RODNEY HANSE N et al

Defend ant 2025F C30 NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on July 9, 2025, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, wil l at 1:00 PM on February 20, 2026, at the Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 East Knox Street, front door entrance, MORRISON, IL, 61270, sell at public inperson sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following desc ribed real estate:

Commonly known as 501 13TH AVE, FULTON, IL 61252

Property Index No. 01-28-326-001

The real estate is improved wi th 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 confirmat ion by the court

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certi ficate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confir mation 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 communi ty, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee s hall 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 identif ication issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our buil ding and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identifi cation for s ales held at other county venues where Th e Judicial Sale s Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, examine the court file, CODILIS & ASSOC IATES, 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 606064650 (312) 236-SALE

You can also v isit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.t jsc.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. 14-25-02057

Attorney ARDC No. 00468002

Case Number: 2025FC30

TJSC#: 46-17

NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Coll ection 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

Case # 2025FC30

I3280184 Jan. 20, 27, Feb . 3, 2026

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTE ENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITES IDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS

NE WREZ LL C D/B/ A SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SE RVICING, PLAINTIFF, VS.

KYLE R SISSON; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLA IMANTS, DEFENDANTS NO. 2025FC45 215 1ST AVENUE LYNDON, I L 61261

NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECL OSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE F OR ECLOSU RE 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 November 26, 2025, will on March 5, 2026, in Whiteside County Courthouse, Third Floor Lobby 200 E Knox Street, Morrison, IL 61270, at 10:00 AM, sell at pub lic auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the Cou nty of Whiteside, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment:

TAX NO 15-16-478-006

COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 215 1st Avenue Lyndon, IL 61261

Description of Improvements: Tan vinyl, 1.5 story single famil y home, detached 2 car garage

The Judgment amount wa s $87,122.85.

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 as sessments 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 confirmat ion by the court

Upon payme nt in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificat e of Sale, which will entitle the pur chaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospecti ve 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 pos session 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.

Betw een 3 p.m. and 5 p.m only - McCa lla Ray mer 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# 25-22137IL

PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTIO N PRACTICES ACT, THE PLAIN TIFF'S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTIN G TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

Pla intiff's attorney is not required to provi de additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sal e. I3277578 Jan. 20, 27, Feb . 3, 2026

TO:

Chadwi ck K. Thomas; Chadwi ck K. Thomas; Chadwi ck K. Thomas; Occupant;

City of Rock Island c/o City Clerk; City of Rock Island Finance D epartment; City of Rock Island c/o City Attorney; City of Rock Island Community Development Department; Karen Kinney, County Clerk of Rock Island County, Illinois; Claimants, Judgment Creditors, and Decree Creditors, if any of the above described as "Unknown Owners"; "Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots"

TAX DEED NO.: 2026TX4 FILED: 1/5/2026

TAKE NOTICE

County of Rock Island

Date Pr emis es Sold: December 28, 2023

Certificate N o.: 2022-00471

Sold for General Taxes of (Year): 2022

Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special Assessment Number: N/A

Warrant No.: N/A Installment No.: N/A

THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES

Property Locat ed at: 1044 14 1/2 Street , Rock Island, IL 61201

Legal Descr iption or Prope rty Inde x No.: 16-02-112-011

This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on July 1, 2026.

The amount to redeem is subject to increa se at 6 month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increas ed if the purchaser at the tax s ale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the prope rty from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming

This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before July 1, 2026.

This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Rock Island County in 1317 3rd Avenue, Rock Island, IL 61201, Room TBD, on August 18, 2026 at 10:3 0 AM.

You may be present at this hearing, but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVEN T LOSS OF PROPERTY

Redemption can be made at any time on or before July 1, 2026 by applying to the County Clerk of Rock Island County, Illinois at the Office of the County Clerk in Rock Island, Illinois.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATIO N CONTACT THE COUNTY CLERK

1504 Third Ave nue

First Floor

Rock Island, IL 61201

309-558-3562

Private Equity Group LLC

Purchaser or Assignee

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TO:

Clark Investmen t Properti es, LLC; Stepha nie Clark; Clark Investmen t Properti es LLC; O'Byrne, Stank & Jefferson, P.C., as R/A for Clark Investment Properties LLC; Hunter J. Clark as R/A for Clark Investmen t Properties LLC; Stepha nie Clark; Stepha nie Clark; Occupant; Anda lusia Family Chiroprat ic; The Styling Nook; Occupant; Karen Kinney, County Clerk of Rock Island County, Illinois; Claimants, Judgment Creditors, and Decree Creditors, if any of the above described as "Unknown Owners"; "Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots".

TAX DEED NO.: 2026TX3 FILED: 1/5/2026

TAKE NOTICE

County of Rock Island

Date Premises Sold: December 28, 2023

Certificate N o.: 2022-00406

Sold for General Taxes of (Year): 2022

Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special Assessment Number: N/A

Warrant No.: N/A Installment No.: N/A

THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES

Property Located at: 326 6th Avenue West, Andalusia, IL 61232-9411

Legal Description or Prope rty Inde x No.: 15-27-142-007

This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on July 1, 2026.

The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6 month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increas ed if the purchaser at the tax s ale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the prope rty from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming

This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Rock Island County in 1317 3rd Avenue, Rock Island, IL 61201, Room TBD, on August 18, 2026 at 10:3 0 AM.

You may be present at this hearing, but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVEN T LOSS OF PROPERTY

Redemption can be made at any time on or before July 1, 2026 by applying to the County Clerk of Rock Island County, Illinois at the Office of the County Clerk in Rock Island, Illinois.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATIO N CONTACT THE COUNTY CLERK

1504 Third Ave nue

First Floor

Rock Island, IL 61201

309-558-3562

Private Equity Group LLC

Purchaser or Assignee

January 7, 2026 I3279805 Review Jan, 20, 27, Feb ruary. 3, 2026

TO:

Allen W. Stephens II; Ellen S. Stephens; Ellen S. Stephens; Occupant; Arielle Soltow; Intentional Love; Jsoltow LLC; William R. Cust; Ci ty of Moline c/o City Clerk; City of Moline c/o City Att orney; Unifund CCR, LLC; Illinois Corporation S ervice Company as R/A for Unifund CCR, LLC; LVNV Funding, LLC ; Illinois Corporation Service Company as R/A for LVNV Funding LLC ; Velocity Investments, LLC.; Illinois Corporation Service Company as R/A for Velocity Investments, LLC.; City of Moline Neighborhood Improvement Office; Karen Kinney, County Cle rk of Rock Island County, Illinois; Claimants, Judgment Creditors, and Decree Creditors, if any of the above described as "Unknown Owners";

"Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots".

TAX DEED NO.: 2026TX5 FILED: 1/5/2026

TAKE NOTICE

County of Rock Island

Date Premises Sold: December 28, 2023

Certificate N o.: 2022-00693

Sold for General Taxes of (Year): 2022

Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special Assessment Number: N/A

Warrant No.: N/A Installment No.: N/A

THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES

Property Located at: 2406 47th Street , Moline, IL 61265

Legal Description or Prope rty Index No.: 17-02-308-014

This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on July 1, 2026.

The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6 month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increas ed if the purchaser at the tax s ale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the prope rty from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming

This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Rock Island County in 1317 3rd Avenue, Rock Island, IL 61201, Room TBD, on August 18, 2026 at 10:3 0 AM.

You may be present at this hearing, but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVEN T LOSS OF PROPERTY

Redemption can be made at any time on or before July 1, 2026 by applying to the County Clerk of Rock Island County, Illinois at the Office of the County Clerk in Rock Island, Illinois.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT THE COUNTY CLERK

1504 Third Ave nue

First Floor

Rock Island, IL 61201

309-558-3562

Private Equity Group LLC

Purchaser or Assignee

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Purchaser or Assignee

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT F OR THE 14TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT

WHITESIDE COUNTY - MORRISON , ILLINOIS PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES , LLC Plaintiff, -v.-

RODNE Y J. HANSEN A/ K/A RODNEY HANSE N et al

Defend ant 2025F C30

NOTICE OF SALE

LOT 2 IN BLOCK 13 IN RANGE 9, CITY OF FULTON, WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILL INOI S; ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 1, PAG E 31

Commonly known as 501 13TH AVE, FULTON, IL 61252

Property Index No. 01-28-326-001

The real estate is improved wi th a residence

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certi ficate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confir mation 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

You will need a photo identif ication issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our buil ding and the foreclosure sale room i n Cook County and the same identifi cation for s ales held at other county venues where Th e Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, examine the court file, CODILIS & ASSOC IATES, 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 606064650 (312) 236-SALE

You can also v isit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.t jsc.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. 14-25-02057

Attorney ARDC No. 0046 8002

Case Number: 2025FC30

TJSC#: 46-17

Case # 2025FC30

I3280184 Jan. 20, 27, Feb . 3, 2026

LEG AL NOTICES IN THE CI COUNTY NATIONSTAR vs. UNKNOWN HEIRS FOY, MILISSA ANDICH AS SPECI UNKNOWN O Defendant(s) Case No.

The requisite notice is hereby A. FOY A/K CLAIMANTS a above entitl ed the Circuit Court by the said Pl pra ying for for conveying the A PART OF LO TO HOMEWOO BEING MORE COMMENCING

LOT NUMBER

EAST 65.39 FEET LOT NUMBER

EAST 99.33 FE EAST 111.18 F LINE OF SAID WEST 128.17 LOT NUMBER WEST 13 FEET 1; THENCE N THE WESTER FEET TO THE OF THIS DESC 1 ALSO BEIN ASSUMED TO 58' 25" WEST; ISLAND AND STATE Tax Numbe r: 53RD STREET Mortgage was ANNE FOY, an County Recorde Summons was as provided b Now, therefore your answer t make your ap Court of Rock SUITE 101, RO 12, 2026, defau after that day the prayer of said LAW OFFICES

Ira T. Nevel - ARDC Timothy R. Yue Greg Elsnic - ARDC Aaron N evelAndrew Chu175 North Fr ankl (312) 357-1125 I3279432

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTE ENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF ROCK I SLAND, STATE OF ILLINOIS NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC, Plaintiff(s), vs. UNKNOWN HEIRS OF EVALEE A FOY A/K/A EVALEE ANNE FOY, MILISSA FOY, GEORGE E. FOY JR., STEPHEN G ANDICH AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE, MICHAEL FOY, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendant(s)

Case No. 25 FC 186 PUBLICATION NOTICE

The requisite Affidavit for Publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you: UNKNOWN HEIRS OF EVALEE A. FOY A/K/A EVALEE ANNE FOY, NONRECORD CLAIMANTS and UNKNOWN OWNERS, Defendants in the above entitl ed suit, that said suit h as been commen ced in the Circuit Court of Rock Island County, Chancery Division, by the said Plaintiff, against you and other Defendants, pra ying for foreclosure of a certain Real Estate Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: A PART OF LOT NUMBER 1 OF TWIN KNOLLS ADDITION TO HOMEWOOD TO THE CITY OF MOLINE, ILLINOIS, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT NUMBER 1; THENCE NORTH 77 DEGREES 0' 00" EAST 65.39 FEET ALONG THE NORTHERLY LINE OF SAID LOT NUMBER 1; THENCE SOUTH 26 DEGREES 6' 40" EAST 99.33 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 54 DEGREES 32' 40" EAST 111.18 FEET TO A POINT ON THE SOUTHEASTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 1; THENCE SOUTH 40 DEGREES 50' 35" WEST 128.17 FEET ALONG THE SOUTHEASTERLY LINE OF LOT NUMBER 1; THENCE SOUTH 67 DEGREES 26' 55" WEST 13 FEET ALO NG THE SOUTH LINE OF LOT NUMBER 1; THENCE N ORTH 22 DEGREES 58' 25" WEST ALONG THE WESTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT NUMBER 1, 261.74 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNI NG; FOR THE PURPOSE OF THIS DESCRIPTION THE WEST LINE OF LOT NUMBER 1 ALSO BEING THE EAST LINE OF 53RD STREET, IS ASSUMED TO HAVE A BEARING OF NORTH 22 DEGREES 58' 25" WEST; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF ROCK ISLAND AND STATE OF ILLINOIS

Tax Numbe r: 17-11-306-023 commonly known as 3438 53RD STREET MOLINE IL 61265; and which said Real Estate Mortgage was made by EVALEE A. FOY A/K/A EVALEE ANNE FOY, and recorded in the Office of the Rock Is land County Recorder as Document Numbe r 2004-05083; that Summons was duly issued out of the said Court against you as provided by law, and that the said suit i s now pending Now, therefore, unless you, the said named Defendant, file your answer to the Complaint in the said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the office of the Circuit Court of Rock Island County, located at 1317 3RD AVENUE, SUITE 101, ROCK ISLAND, IL 61201, on or before February 12, 2026, default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a judgment ente red in accordance with the prayer of said Complaint

LAW OFFICES OF IRA T. NEVEL, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff

Ira T. Nevel - ARDC #6185808

Timothy R. Yueill - ARDC #6192172

Greg Elsnic - ARDC #6242847

Aaron N evel - ARDC #6322724

Andrew Chu - ARDC #6 285924

175 North Fr anklin St. Suite 201 Chicago, Illinois 60606 (312) 357-1125 Pleadings@nevellaw.com KP #25 -01810 I3279432 Review Jan. 13, 20, 27, 2026

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTE ENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITES IDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS NE WREZ LL C D/B/ A SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SE RVICING, PLAINTIFF, VS.

KYLE R SISSON; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLA IMANTS, DEFENDANTS NO. 2025FC45

215 1ST AVENUE LYNDON, I L 61261

NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECL OSURE

UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE F OR ECLOSU RE ACT

LOT 18 IN BLOCK 30 IN RAILROAD ADDITION TO THE TOWN OF LYNDON, IN THE TOWN OF LYNDON, WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS

TAX NO 15-16-478-006

COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 215 1st Avenue

Lyndon, IL 61261

Description of Improvements: Tan vinyl, 1.5 story single famil y home, detached 2 car garage

The Judgment amount wa s $87,122.85.

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.

Upon payme nt in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the pur chaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale

The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospecti ve 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 pos session 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

Betw een 3 p.m. and 5 p.m only - McCa lla Ray mer 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# 25-22137IL

PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, THE PLAIN TIFF'S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTIN G TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

Pla intiff's attorney is not required to provi de additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale I3277578 Jan. 20, 27, Feb . 3, 2026

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ANNUAL TREASURER'S REPORT

MT. PL EASANT - WHITESIDE COUNTY TOWNS HIP & ROAD DIS TRICT FISCAL YEAR ENDING MARCH 31, 2025

TOWNSHIP - REVE NUE SUMMARY: Property Taxes - 225,870.19; Replacement 'Fax - 10,929.50; Miscellaneous - 1,421.54

TOTAL REVENUES: $238,221.23

TOWNSHIP - E XPENDITURE SUMMARY: Corn Ed - $3,194.0; EFPTS - $4,497.00: Kent Shep ard Expenses - $14,174.00; Morrison Blacktop - $60356; Mt Pleasant R&B -$40,000.00; NICOR $2,934.00; Peppers Enterprise s - $9320.00; TOIRMA$6,347; Specialized Sealcoating - $17,425.00 ; Beckwith Commercial Roofing - $3541.00; Mediacom- 2600.00; Total: $164,388.00; All other disbursements less than ($2,500) - 18,837.00 TO TAL VENDORS: $183,225.00

TOWNSHIP - COMPENSATION SUMMARY: Range: Under $25,000.00: Paulette Zaagman; Dan Kuehl; Ken Swanson ; Boone Brackemyer; Sue Scott; John Dyke Range: $25,000.00 - $49,999.99: Kent Shepard TO TAL COMPENSATION: $58,750.00 ROAD DIST RICT - REVENUE SUMMARY : Property Taxes - 250,405.00; Replace ment Tax - 31,830.00; Miscellaneous- 43 ,953.00 TOTAL REVENUES : $327,689.00 ROAD DIST RICT --- EXPENDITURE SUMMARY:

Aliance Materials - $2794; Barak Repair - $4458; Bonnell - $14,031; Dan Quick Expenses - $4,572; Farmers Bank - $95608; Rock River E&G - $12,626.; Schmidt Excavat ing - $3432; TOERM A - $9,134; Whites ide County - $8171; Union Grove Township- $4,506; Etnyre -$3680; Blue Cardinal - $3272; Gibson- $2897; Ryan Tree-$5100; Kunes-$3482; Ti tan Machinery - $4095 ; Ffpts - $8364; Titan Machinery - 4,095: Total: $194.317. 00 All other disbursements less than ($2,500) -$ 8,653.00

TOTAL VENDORS: $20 2,970.00

ROAD DIST RICT - COMPENSATION SUMMARY:

Range: Under $25,000.00: James Ottens ; Michael Longanecker; Dennis Hutson Range: $2 5,000.00 - $4 9,999.99: Dan Quick

TOTAL COMPENSATION: $54,075

SUMMARY STATEMENT OF CONDITION TOWNSHIP SPECIAL CAPITALDEBTINTERNALDISCRETELY GENERAL REVENUE

Subscribed and sworn to this 23rd

IN THE CI RCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUI T ROCK I SLAND COUNTY, ILLI NOI S NATIO NSTAR MO RTGA GE LLC, P LAI NTI FF, VS JESS ICA M ARI E WASHBURN; UNKNOW N O WNERS AND NON- RECORD CLA IM ANTS, DEFENDANTS NO 2025FC229 2531 30TH S TREET ROCK I SLAND, I L 61201

JUDGE PRES IDING JUDG E NOTICE BY PUBLI CATI ON NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO YOU , Jessica Mar ie Wa sh burn Unknown Ow ners and Non-Record Cla imants defend ant s, that t his ca se has b ee n c omme nce d in this Court a ga inst you an d othe r defend ants , asking for the forec losure of a ce rtain Mortgage c onve ying t he pre mise s de scribe d as follows, to wit: BEGI NNING AT AN IRON STAKE SET O N THE EAS T SI DE OF THIRTIETH S TREET IN THE C ITY O F ROCK I SLAND , W HI CH I S THIRTY (30 ) FEET E AST AND EI GHT HUNDRED EIG HTY -FOUR AND TW O TENTHS (884 2) FEET SOUTH O F THE NORTHW EST CORNER OF THE NORTHEAST Q UARTER ( NE 1/4) O F SECTION NUM BER TWELVE (12) I N TOW NSHIP NUMBER SEVENTEEN (17) NORTH, RANG E NUMBER TWO ( 2) WES T OF THE FO URTH ( 4TH) PRINCIPAL ME RID IA N; THENCE RUNNI NG EAST ALO NG THE NORTH LINE O F A TRACT OF LAND HERETOFO RE CONVEY ED BY CHRI ST HI LDEBRANDT AND MA RG ARET HI LDEBRA NT, HUSBAND A ND WI FE, TO FREID A WELCH, 125 FEET; THENCE RUNNING NORTH PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LI NE O F THI RTIETH STREET, 50 FEET; THENCE RUNNING WES T PA RALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF SA ID LOT 125 FEET TO THE EAST LINE OF THIRTIETH STREET; THENCE RUNNI NG S OUTH ALO NG THE E AST LINE OF THI RI ETH STREE T, 50 FEET TO TH E P LACE OF BEGINNI NG , BEI NG A PART OF THE NO RTH FOURTEEN (14) ACRES OF THAT PO RTIO N OF THE WES T HALF (W 1/2) OF THE NO RTHEAS T QUA RTER (N E 1/4) OF SAID S ECTION NUMBER TWELVE (12), WHI CH LIE S S OUTH OF A LINE DRAW N EAST AND W EST THROUGH SA ID WEST HALF ( W 1/2) OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (NE 1/4) OF SAID SECTIO N TW ELVE (12), S EVEN (7) CHAI NS AND NINETY-THREE ( 93) LINKS SOUTH O F AND THE NORTH LINE O F SA ID NORTHEAST Q UARTER (NE 1/4) OF SAI D SECTIO N NUM BER TW ELVE ( 12); ALS O THA T PART OF THE NORTH FO URTEEN ( 14) A CRES O F THE W EST HALF (W 1/2) O F THE NO RTHEAS T Q UARTER (NE 1/4) O F SECTIO N NUMBER TWELVE (12) ; TOW NSHIP NUM BER SEVEN TEEN ( 17) NO RTH, RANGE NUMBER TWO (2) WES T OF THE FOURTH P RI NCIPAL MERIDI AN DES CRI BED AS FO LLOWS : COMMENCIN G AT A P OINT 633 38 FEET S OUTH AND 155 FEET EAS T O F THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE NORTHEAST QUA RTER ( NE 1/4) O F SA ID SECTIO N NUMBER TWELVE (12); THENC E S OUTH 200 4 FEET WHICH IS THE PLA CE OF BEGINNI NG O F THE PREMIS ES HEREBY CO NVEYED; THENCE SO UTH 50 FEET; THENCE EAS T 15 FEET; THENCE NORTH 50 FEET; THENCE WES T 15 FEET TO THE PLACE BEG INNING ; ALL S ITUATED IN THE CI TY OF ROCK IS LAND, COUNTY OF RO CK ISLA ND AND S TATE O F ILLI NOI S Commonly known as: 2531 30th Street Rock Isla nd, IL 61201 a nd w hich said Mortgage was made b y, Jessica M arie W ashburn Mortgagor( s), to Mortgage Elec troni c Regist ration Syst ems, I nc as nominee for Vibra nt Credit Uni on Mortgagee, and rec ord ed in the Office of the Recorder of Dee ds of Rock Isla nd County, I llinois, as Document No 2017-16665; and for othe r relief UNLESS YOU file your answe r or otherw ise file your app ear ance in t his case , on or be fore Feb ruary 19, 2026, A JUDGM ENT O R DECREE BY D EFA ULT MAY BE TAKEN AG AIN ST YOU FOR THE REL IEF ASKED IN THE CO MPLA INT You have bee n sued To p artic ipa te in the ca se, you MUS T file a n officia l document wit h the court w it hin t he time st at ed on this Notice calle d an "A pp ea ra nce" and a d oc ument calle d an "A nswer/Re sponse" The A nswer/Resp ons e is not r equire d in small c laims or evic tion cases unle ss ordere d b y the c ourt I f yo u do not file an Appearan ce and A nswe r/ Re sp onse on time, the court ma y d ecid e t he case without hearing from you, and you could be held in de fa ult a nd lose th e ca se After you fill out the necessary document s, you nee d t o e lect ronically file (e-file ) the m w ith t he court To e -file , you must crea t e a n account with an e-filing service provider For more informa tion, go to ilcourts info/efiling If you cannot e -file , you ca n get a n exemption th at allow s you to file in-pe rson or by mail You may be cha rge d filing fees, but if you ca nnot pay the m, you can file a n A pplicat ion for Waive r of Court Fees It is p ossible that the court will allow you to a tte nd t he first c ourt d ate in t his case in-pe rson or remotely by vide o or p hone Contac t the C ir cuit Cour t C le rk's office or visit t he Court's we bsite to find out whet her th is is possible and , if so, how to do this Nee d help ? Call or t ext I lli nois Court He lp a t 833-411-1121 or go to ilc ourt help gov for information ab out going to court, inc luding how to fill out and file d oc uments Y ou ca n a ls o get free legal informat ion and legal re fe rrals at illinoislegala id org All document s referred to in t his Not ice ca n be found at ilcourts info/forms O the r document s may b e availa ble from your local Circuit Court Clerk's office or websi te ¿Necesit a ayuda ? Ll ame o e nví e un me nsaje de t exto a Illinois Court Help al 833411- 1121, o visite ilcourthelp gov p ara obte ner infor mación sob re los ca sos de la corte y cómo complet ar y pre sent ar formular ios PURSUANT TO THE FA IR DEBT COLLECTIO N PRACTICES ACT,THE P LAINTIFF'S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR A TTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DE BT AND A NY INFORMA TI ON WILL BE US ED FOR THAT PURPOS E Mc Calla Raymer Le ibert Pie rce , LLP Att orne y for Plaint iff 333 W Wacke r D rive, Suite 1820 C hicago, IL 60606-1220 Ph (312) 346-9088 File No 25-23469IL -1348350 I3279914 Revie w Jan, 20, 27, Feb ruary 3, 2026

Comets stymie Tigresses in second half

By DRAKE LANSMAN dlansman@shawmedia.com

After a back-and-forth first half during Thursday night’s Three Rivers East home matchup against Princeton, Newman’s defense locked in.

The Comets took advantage of turnovers and open shots, holding the Tigers to just 13 points in the second half en route to a 56-41 win.

Newman (15-5, 5-0) took control of the conference lead as Princeton (15-2, 3-2) is continuing to adjust to the absence of Camryn Driscoll, who is out with a knee injury.

After leading just 31-28 at halftime, Newman picked up the energy and held Princeton to just four 3-pointers and a free throw after the break. Newman also is still without a starter in Brooklyn Smith.

Gisselle Martin led Newman with 17 points, five steals and five assists.

“We just had to talk more on defense, because in the first half, we weren’t

Princeton’s Addy Dever handles the ball against Newman’s Anna Propheter on Jan. 15.

really talking that much,” Martin said. “We came out talking really well. Elaina

[Allen] led us with talking. She does a really good job of keeping our momen-

tum on defense.”

Allen added 11 points for Newman while Paizlee Williams and Anna Propheter each added eight. Lucy Oetting had seven points and 10 rebounds.

“We haven’t been able to beat them for a while,” Martin said. “Beating them today feels really good.”

Allen said communication and consistency was big in the second half.

“Just moving the ball around and talking on defense was really what pulled us through there,” she said. “We saw how it was in the first half and it wasn’t working. We knew we had to bring that if we wanted to pull this game through.”

The Comets’ timely triples also were big in the win as Newman hit nine 3-pointers.

“I think that’s what helped us seal it there,” Allen said. “It was good that we just kept moving the ball around and getting those shots.”

See DEFENSE, page 23

Alex T. Paschal

WHITESIDE COUNTY SPORTS ROUNDUP

By DRAKE LANSMAN dlansman@shawmedia.com

Monday, Jan. 14

Girls basketball

Fulton 44, Camanche 43: Breleigh Hayton made a pair of free throws to help give the Steamers the win. Hayton finished with 14 points.

Boys basketball

Fulton 63, Amboy 37: Jacob Voss led Fulton with 22 points, and Owen Van Zuiden added 16.

Ezra Parker led the Clippers with 17 points.

Tuesday, Jan. 15

Girls basketball

Eastland 39, Morrison 11: Morgan McCullough led the Cougars (17-2, 5-0) with 21 points, and Trixie Carroll added 11. Avery White scored five points for Morrison.

Fulton 55, Polo 41: Wrenn Coffey scored 21 points, and Breleigh Hayton scored 20 in the Steamers’ win. Cam Jones scored 23 points for Polo.

Boys bowling

Sterling 2,945, Erie-Prophetstown 2,885: Grady Witmer led Sterling with a personal best 605 series. His high game was 224. E-P’s Zach Phillips led the Panthers with a 665.

Boys wrestling

Morrison 39, Galesburg 38: Landon Rubright, Caleb Carroll, Noah Stout, Caleb Modglin, Mason Grismore, Eli Modglin and Cael Wright all scored four or more points for the Mustangs in the close win.

Morrison 42, Rockridge 38: Morrison had a pin in every match win as Landon Rubright, Cael Wright, Eli Modglin, Patrick Schaefer, Caleb Modglin, Noah Stout and Caleb Carroll all won by fall.

Wednesday, Jan. 16

Boys basketball

Eastland 58, Morrison 37: Parker Krogman led the Cougars with 20 points while Zy Haverland added 10 in the win.

Brayden Rubright led the Mustangs with 15 points.

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Payton Brandt led Princeton with 14 points while Kiyrra Morris and Keighley Davis each scored nine for the Tigers.

Driscoll was injured a week ago against Erie-Prophetstown. Princeton coach Tiffany Gonigam said they are still awaiting news on the knee injury. She was on the bench with her leg in a brace during the game.

“She did a lot for us in terms of handling the ball and scoring, being an outside threat and leadership too,” Gonigam said. “It’s just everybody being the best version of themselves to help fill that void.”

Gonigam said the team missed some assignments defensively in the second half and turnovers turned into Newman baskets.

“And then [we] just fouled when we shouldn’t have,” she said. “We were happy with the looks we were getting, just gotta put the ball in the basket more consistently.”

Gonigam said remaining positive is key for the team as it deals with

some adversity.

“We’ve still got a lot of season left,” she said. “We’re playing three, four games a week at times here until we get to February. We don’t have time to feel sorry for ourselves. We played a good game against a good team. We have a lot to look forward to.”

Newman coach Herb Martin said his team’s defense made the difference in the second half.

“The first half, I think we kind of just traded baskets and then just did down-and-backs is what I call it,” he said. “I always tell the girls, defense wins championships, and they got out in the second half and kind of locked in and played some defense.”

Newman went to a zone defense as fouls piled up for both teams. Each team was whistled for 16 fouls.

Martin said it is hard to guard when fouls are called in a variety of ways.

“Especially with Princeton, they’ve got a bunch of girls that are really tall and really long,” he said. “It makes it even harder to defend those girls when we are just so small. But we are quick and we are strong. We kind of figured it out and got it done in the second half.”

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Princeton’s Kiyrra Morris defends Newman’s Paizlee Williams in Thursday’s Three Rivers East game in Sterling. The Comets won 57-41.

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