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Morrison american Legion service Officer Kenneth brainerd (right) receives a certificate from Morrison american Legion Post 328 Commander Larry J. Zuidema in recognition of outstanding service to Post 328 in recruiting over 10% of the Post’s membership.

Viola Mae Ottens-Koster, Larry J. eliasen, G. William “bill” schaller / 4

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Morrison Junior High School launches

‘Certificate of Employability’ program

Partnership with Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce connects students with local businesses to build essential workplace skills with five-session workshop series

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Morrison Community Unit School District 6 is launching a Certificate of Employability program at Morrison Junior High School this spring.

This innovative five-session workshop series, developed in partnership with the Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce, is designed to bridge the gap between classroom education and the real-world business sector.

The program connects students directly with local employers to master the essential “soft skills” required for success in any career path.

Through interactive sessions led by business leaders from local organizations, students will gain hands-on experience in:

• Teamwork and communication: Learning how to collaborate effectively in a professional setting

• Adaptability and flexibility: Understanding how to pivot and solve problems in a dynamic work environment

• Accountability and reliability: Recognizing the importance of work ethic and dependability

• Career preparation: Drafting professional resumes and participating in mock interviews with actual hiring managers

“We are dedicated to ensuring every student has a clear path to success after graduation,” said Morrison Superintendent Matthew DeBaene. “The Certificate of Employability program brings our local business community into the classroom, giving our junior high students a

head start on understanding what employers are truly looking for. It’s about building confidence and connecting their current education to their future careers.”

The curriculum aligns with the Illinois State Board of Education’s standards for essential employability skills. Beyond skill-building, each session allows guest presenters to share their personal career journeys and discuss various pathways within their industries, broadening students’ horizons about potential futures in the Sauk Valley.

The program will culminate in a final session where students put their new skills to the test in professional dialogue, receiving direct feedback from local professionals.

Charlene Bielema

Morrison Community Unit School District 6 is launching a Certificate of Employability program at Morrison Junior High School this spring.

It’s library lovers month at Odell Public Library

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Odell Public Library is celebrating National Library Lovers Month in February. Odell strives to serve Morrison by providing learning spaces, digital access, programs, opportunities to gather and so much more.

Odell offers story times, Lego and Pokémon clubs and game sessions that include chess and Scrabble. In addition to checking out books and digital media, patrons often enjoy reading by the fireplace, utilizing tech services and playing a wide variety of table-top games.

Digital resources

Winter is the perfect time to try out digital resources from Odell. Through the Libby and Palace apps, Odell patrons have access to thousands of e-books and audio books at the click of a button. Browse by title, genre or age grouping to find just what you’re looking for. From graphic novels to western romance, there’s something for everyone in Odell’s digital library. Prefer the print copy? Odell can borrow materials from over 140 Illinois libraries at no cost to you. There are so many ways to enjoy books.

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 read-aloud). Families will enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and a craft each week as they become familiar with the library and meet new story time friends. Themes are Winter Sleep on Feb. 19, and Cats on Feb. 26. Pajamas always are welcome.

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

Pokémon Club: This club meets from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on the second Saturday of the month. 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.

Patron-led programs

All programs are free and open to the public. Beginners are welcome. Please note that these programs are not run by Odell Public Library, although 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.) This month’s book is “The Seventh Husbands of Evelyn Hugo.”

February takes & makes

Snag an adorable heart craft the next time you’re in. Or would you rather complete the project here? Ask for a glue stick at the front desk.

February book chat

At 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26, a Zoom chat includes a visit with author Nico Lang. From the tip of Florida’s conservative panhandle to vibrant queer communities in California, and from Texas churches to mosques in Illinois, “American Teenager” gives readers a window into the lives of eight teens who truly are just kids looking for a brighter future. Books are available at the following libraries: Dixon, Sterling, Morrison, Rock Falls, Polo and Byron. The event is free; registration is required to receive the Zoom link. For more information go to PFLAGsaukvalley@gmail.com.

Scavenger Hunt

Complete our February Scavenger Hunt to solve this riddle – What did the

calculator say to the pencil? – and win a small prize.

Chair

yoga & mindfulness

The Odell Public Library Friends present “Partnering for Health Chair Yoga & Mindfulness with Becky West” at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 24, in the Odell program room.

Research shows that contemplative practices such as meditation and mindful movement are positive for greater health and well-being. Join the group for an introduction to mindfulness meditation and a mindful movement practice known as chair-based yoga.

The chair-based yoga practice will be a very gentle introduction to the mindful movement where the group focuses on linking or yoking (yoga) body, breath and mind. Please wear comfy clothes that allow you to move freely.

West has 40-plus years of experience as a public health nurse and family nurse practitioner. She is a certified Hatha yoga instructor and experienced in facilitating the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction program, which is taught in hospital and university settings worldwide.

In addition, West has led a community-based mindfulness meditation group in Morrison since 2013 (Tuesday mornings) and a community-based yoga group (currently Monday/Wednesday/Friday at City of Morrison Community Room) for almost 10 years.

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 815-7727323 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

Microgreens

Odell currently is growing broccoli, kale, brussels sprouts and radish. Pop them in salads, smoothies, soups and more for an extra dose of nutrition, especially during the winter months.

Help yourself to samples of fresh microgreens. Check the mini fridge by the front door.

Odell Library Friends

The Odell Public Library Friends are patrons who support the library through fundraising, advocacy and programming. Friends have no age requirement or financial commitment; they are simply a group of people who love and support the library. Does this sound like you? The Odell Public Library Friends currently are looking for members.

Email the Friends at odell.friends@ gmail.com with any questions or join them at their next meeting at 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 3, at the Odell Program Room. All are welcome.

The Odell Public Library is located at 307 S. Madison St. in Morrison.

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It’s National Library Lovers Month in February at Odell Public Library in Morrison.

Conservation foundation offering scholarships

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The Illinois Conservation Foundation is accepting applications for its 2026 Conservation Achievement Scholarships, which will award up to four onetime scholarships of $2,000 each to Illinois high school seniors committed to conserving the state’s natural resources.

The scholarships recognize students

who have demonstrated sustained, voluntary dedication to preserving, protecting, enhancing or promoting Illinois’ lands, waters and wildlife. One scholarship is reserved annually for a dependent of an Illinois Department of Natural Resources employee.

“The Conservation Achievement Scholarship reflects our commitment to investing in the next generation of conservation leaders,” Jenny Vaughn, executive

director of the Illinois Conservation Foundation, said in a news release. “These students are already making meaningful contributions to their communities and this support helps them continue that work through education and service.”

Since the program began in 2005, the foundation has awarded $194,000 to 95 Illinois students.

The scholarships are supported by donations from individuals and partner

organizations committed to protecting Illinois’ natural resources for future generations.

Applicants must be Illinois residents and seniors enrolled in an Illinois high school during the year the scholarship is awarded. Applications must be received by March 1.

More information and application materials are available at ilconservation.org/Scholarships.

OBITUARIES

G. WILLIAM “BILL” SCHALLER

Born: April 5, 1938 in Sterling, IL

Died: February 12, 2026 in Sterling, IL

G. WILLIAM “BILL” SCHALLER, 87, of Fenton, IL, died Thursday, February 12, 2026, at Rock River Hospice and Home in Sterling, IL. Cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial visitation will be held from 9:00 to 11:00 AM on Friday, February 20, 2026, at the Morrison Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home in Morrison, IL. His memorial service will follow at 11:00 AM with Pastor Jeff Coester, pastor of First Congregational Church in Sterling, officiating. Interment will

LARRY J. ELIASEN

Born: June 20, 1937 in Waterloo, IA

Died: February 1, 2026 in Clinton, IA

Larry J. Eliasen, 88, of Clinton (formerly Morrison) passed away, Sunday, February 1, 2026, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

A memorial service will be at 11:00 a.m., on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at Emmanuel Church - Morrison. Visitation will be immediately before the service, beginning at 10:00 a.m.. The Snell-Zornig Funeral Homes - Clinton is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed by visiting Larry’s obituary at www.snellzornig.com

Larry Jay Eliasen was born on June 20, 1937, in Waterloo, Iowa, the son of Leonard and Elsina (Deike) Eliasen. He was a 1955 graduate of Plainfield High School. He graduated from University of Iowa with a Bachelor of Business

be at Fenton Cemetery. Memorials have been established to Erie Fire Protection District and Morrison Community Hospital Ambulance Service.

Bill was born April 5, 1938, in Sterling, IL, to Granville William Schaller, Sr. and Ella “Sally” (McDonald) Schaller. He graduated from Dixon High School in 1956 and attended Northern Illinois University in Dekalb, IL. On July 1, 1960, he married Judith M. Jensen in Fenton, IL, and they shared their lives together for over 63 years before her passing on September 12, 2023. Bill began his working career at Clinton Corn Processing Company (ADM) in Clinton, IA, later joining Chemplex (Lyondell), where he dedicated many years in the maintenance department, retiring as a Senior Maintenance Inspector in 2000. Committed to his community, he served on the Fenton Township Board from 1963 to 2025, holding various roles over

Administration in 1960. He married Bertha Lynne Anneberg on September 6, 1959, in Carroll, Iowa.

Larry worked in finance for General Electric in Morrison for thirty-six years, retiring in 2000. He helped to expand manufacturing in Carroll, IA, Malaysia, Singapore, and Mexico.

Larry was a member of Emmanel Church. He loved to travel with his wife and enjoyed golfing, carding a hole-in-one. He enjoyed planting and tending to fruit trees; he was instrumental in planting trees behind the Deereview Condominiums. He enjoyed playing games with his family - especially the grandchildren. Above all he loved his family.

Larry is survived by his wife: Bertha of Clinton; his daughter: Mary (Michael) Brown of Clinton, his son: Lonny (Shawnelle) Eliasen of LeClaire, nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister: Frances and his brother: Albert. In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to the American Cancer Society.

the decades. His desire to help others also led him to become an EMS First Responder and later a Basic Level EMT. From 1990 to 2014, he faithfully served with the Morrison Hospital Ambulance Service and Erie Ambulance Service, providing care at emergencies and numerous community events. As a member of the Fenton United Methodist Church, Bill generously gave his time in several capacities. He also enjoyed the camaraderie of local bowling leagues. In his free time, Bill embraced both the outdoors and the simple pleasures of life, especially when shared with Judy — bowling, camping, and playing cards together. He liked challenging himself with crossword puzzles and could often be found watching sports or NASCAR races. An avid trapper, deer hunter, fisherman, and golfer, Bill appreciated any opportunity to be outside, and he especially loved taking his Corvette out for a drive when-

VIOLA MAE OTTENS-KOSTER

Viola Mae Ottens-Koster, 96, of Morrison, IL, passed on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. Arrangements entrusted to Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home, Morrison. Additional information: www.bosmarenkes.com.

ever he had the chance.

Survivors include Mary (Brian) Oostenryk, Randy (Rita) Schaller, Cathy (Dan) Hawkins, and Dawn (Darin) Housenga; thirteen grandchildren, Brian Oostenryk Jr., Meredith Miller, Mitch and Jordan Schaller, Katie (Adam) Hoagland, Alyssa (Joe) Fisher, Brianna (Doug) Chidester, Nick (Katie) Kaufman, Catie Hawkins, Nate Hawkins, Seth House, Logan (Addi) Housenga and Braden Housenga; nine great-grandchildren; special cousin/”brother”/ best friend, Gary Black; one brother-in-law, Larry Jensen; one sister-in-law, Julie Jensen. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Judy; one grandson, Jobe House; one sister-in-law, Bev Jensen; one brother-in-law, Don Jensen.

To send online condolences go to www. bosmarenkes.com

FULTON’S GLIMPSES OF THE PAST: FEB. 17, 2026

60 years – Feb. 16, 1966

Wayne Bastian, who has been in charge of the Fulton Journal’s job printing department for many years and has written numerous feature stories and columns for the paper, has retired from active work. However, he has agreed to write an occasional feature story for the Journal.

In a photo, Mayor Warren Wiersema and officers of the Fulton Business Men’s Association presented a plaque to William Rothermel, executive vice president of the Fidelity Life Association, in recognition of Fidelity’s 70 years of service to the community.

50 years – Feb. 16, 1976

Dr. M. E. Brookstra announced this week that he will close his dental office due to ill health. Following a heart attack two weeks ago, doctors have advised him to discontinue his practice.

A further step toward expanded facilities for the River Bend School district was taken when the board of education voted to file a formal application for state funds with the Illinois Office of Education. This application is designed to determine whether the district is eligible for state funds which might be used to pay part of the cost of replacing the present Fulton grade school and possibly making some additions to the high school building.

40 years – Feb. 19, 1986

After a delay of several months, Dr. Stanley Roberts will occupy his new clinic in the Great River Road Plaza, Feb. 24. Unexpected delays in construction forced him to begin his Fulton practice at the Bluff Medical Center in Clinton. The clinic will not be completely decorated by opening day, but will be fully operational. Examining rooms, laboratory, X-ray and the emergency room are fully equipped and ready for use.

At the River Bend District Board of Education meeting, six state scholars received “Accent On Excellence” awards. Students receiving plaques were Drew Bush, Jeff Medema, Lori Beswick, Heidi Kolk, John Oostenryk and Andrea Senior.

30 years – Feb. 14, 1996

A house trailer at 17352 Diamond Road was completely destroyed by fire. All firemen could do was protect surrounding structures. This is the third major fire Fulton firemen were required to fight. A home in Manufacture’s addition and a

home on 16th Avenue also were destroyed by fire. In all cases, the cold winter weather had some bearing as to the cause.

Water lines had been frozen with the recent 50 below wind chill factor from the weekend before. Broken water lines inside the Larry Salter building did damage to that building and the buildings on each side. After the water was shut off, Fulton firemen were called to pump the basements. It was estimated that about 25,000 gallons of water were in the three basements.

20 years –

Feb. 15, 2006

The Thomson State Prison that has stayed empty for lack of state funds will be in Governor Blagojevich’s state budget plans. A plan is being unofficially disclosed to have 200 minimum security prisoners at the facility for a Sept. 1 opening. The startup would place 75 employees at the facility. The group would then begin preparing the maximum-security cells for the 1,600 prisoners the facility was to hold when it was planned to open 5 years ago.

Wayne and Roberta Schroeder purchased the former Outer Limits on Dec. 13, 2005, and after two months are very pleased with the success of their new business venture. They have renamed the business The Outpost Bar and Grill on the corner of Penrose Road and Illinois 84 north of Fulton.

10

years – Feb. 17, 2016

Steamers wrestlers finished with a record of 15-7 with an amped-up schedule. Tyler Fleetwood surpassed the previous record of 113 takedowns and currently sits at 135 and counting! Tony Heinitz has broken the nearfall record of 65 and currently has 79 with more to come! They qualified five wrestlers to sectionals and the most recent record the team had checked off the list most state qualifiers. They have qualified four wrestlers to participate in the IHSA State Finals.

Resthave Home in Morrison finished “Operation Shoebox” care packages for the troops. People and groups of all ages joined in to make the packages. Fulton and Morrison kindergarten classes participated in a coloring contest. All of the pictures will be sent in care packages.

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GENERAL PRIMARY ELECTION NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at the following places to wit:

PRECINCTS POLLING PLACE ADDRESS

Fulton 1 & 2 Fulton Presbyterian Church 311 N. 9th St., Fulton

Fulton 3 & 4 Fulton Presbyterian Church 311 N. 9th St., Fulton

Genesee Genesee Township Office 22725 Pilgrim Rd., Coleta

Jordan Jordan Township Office 28950 Penrose Rd., Sterling

Garden Plain Garden Plain Township Building 6110 Garden Plain Rd., Fulton

Union Grove - Ustick Kingdom Life Community Church 11429 Ward Rd., Morrison

Mt. Pleasant 1 St. Peter’s Lutheran Church 601 N. Jackson St., Morrison

Mt. Pleasant 2 & 5 United Methodist Church 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison

Mt. Pleasant 3, 4 & Clyde Odell Library Building 307 S. Madison St., Morrison

Hopkins 1 & 2 Hopkins Township Office 24719 Emerson Rd., Sterling

Sterling 1 & 2 Northland Mall Shopping Center 2900 E. Lincolnway, Sterling

Sterling 3 & 4 Center for Youth 312 E. 4th St., Sterling

Sterling 5 & 6 First Congregational Church 307 2nd Ave., Sterling

Sterling 7 & 8 Whiteside County Senior Center 1207 W. 9th St., Sterling

Sterling 9 & 14 Self Help Enterprises 2300 W. LeFevre Rd., Sterling

Sterling 10 & 15 Northland Mall Shopping Center 2900 E. Lincolnway, Sterling

Sterling 11 & 12 Bethel Reformed Church 230 E. 23rd St., Sterling

Sterling 13 & 16 St. Paul Lutheran Church 1701 16th Ave., Sterling

Sterling 17 Christian Church 3400 N. 6th Ave., Sterling

Sterling 18 Self Help Enterprises 2300 W. LeFevre Rd., Sterling

Coloma 1 & 9 Rock River Christian Center 1800 Prophet Rd., Rock Falls

Coloma 2 & 7 Rock Falls Community Youth Bldg. 601 W. 10th St., Rock Falls

Coloma 3 & 4 Rock Falls Community Youth Bldg. 601 W. 10th St., Rock Falls

Coloma 5 Coloma Twp. Park District (School) 512 E. 11th St., Rock Falls

Coloma 6 & 10 Harvest Time Bible Church 1802 Dixon Ave., Rock Falls

Coloma 8 Coloma Homes Office 401 W. 18th St., Rock Falls

Albany Albany United Methodist Church 502 1st Ave., Albany

Lyndon Lyndon Village Hall 605 W. Commercial St., Lyndon

Hume,Tampico & Reagan Community Center 202 W. 2nd St. Tampico Hahnaman

Montmorency 1 & 2 Township Building 29277 Thome Rd., Rock Falls

Erie 1 & 2 Erie Methodist Church Annex 811 8th St., Erie

Fenton, Portland, Newton Erie Methodist Church Annex 811 8th St., Erie

Prophetstown 1 Winning Wheels 701 E. 3rd St., Prophetstown

Prophetstown 2 & 3 Prophetstown Park District Gym 410 Riverside, Prophetstown

in the County of Whiteside and State of Illinois, a Primary Election will be held for the purpose of electing candidates for the following offices:

UNITED STATES SENATOR

GOVERNOR/LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR

ATTORNEY GENERAL

SECRETARY OF STATE

COMPTROLLER

TREASURER

REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS - 17th Congressional District

DEMOCRATIC STATE CENTRAL COMMITTEEWOMEN & COMMITTEEMEN (Elected)

REPRESENTATIVES IN THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY - 73rd and 74th Representative Districts

COUNTY CLERK

COUNTY TREASURER

COUNTY SHERIFF

REGIONAL SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

MEMBERS OF THE COUNTY BOARD - District No. One (5) District No. Two (5) District No. Three (4)

PRECINCT COMMITTEEPERSONS - (One to be elected by each party in each precinct)

The polls of said General Primary Election shall be open continuously from 6:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. on Tuesday, March 17, 2026.

Karen Stralow Whiteside County Clerk

LOCAL NEWS BRIEFS

Clinton Symphony Orchestra concert is March 1

Clinton Symphony Orchestra’s annual Family Concert will be performed at 2 p.m. March 1 at the Camanche High School auditorium in Camanche, Iowa.

The concert features the CSO 2026 Young Artist, violinist Brianna Rose Baluyut of Clinton, who will perform Mozart’s Third Violin Concerto accompanied by the orchestra.

Adult tickets are $20, and are available at the door. Students are admitted free and an adult companion is admitted for half price. Information is online at clintonsymphony.org.

Tampico hosts community events throughout February

Upcoming February events in Tampico include:

Thursdays, Feb. 12, 19 and 26: At 1 p.m., Senior Games will be played, with card and dice games, with a $1 donation to cover expenses. Then at 5 p.m., Mexican Train Dominoes will be played, with prizes and refreshments in the First United

Aug. 22, 2025, for the Prophetstown Proud car show.

Methodist Church basement for a $5 donation to cover prizes and the cost of using the basement. Use the south entry for handicap entrance.

Wednesday, Feb. 18: At 11:30 a.m., Tampico

EARLY VOTING SCHEDULE

Early Voting for the March 17, 2026 General Primary Election for all Whiteside County Precincts will be conducted in the Whiteside County Clerk’s Office located at 200 E. Knox Street in Morrison, beginning Thursday, February 5th through Monday, March 16th from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday and Saturday, March 14th from 9 am until noon.

Any registered voter in Whiteside County may vote during the early voting period, however, any vote cast is final, and may not be revoked, and the voter is not eligible to cast a vote on election day.

KAREN STRALOW

Whiteside County Clerk

will feature Jenee Blackert talking about the history of Tampico. At the January meeting, a memorial was discussed for Ronald Sharp, who provided many pictures and videos that are saved in his archives file.

Prophetstown Proud announces 2026 events

Prophetstown Proud has announced its 2026 events schedule:

Spring Garage Sales: Friday, May 1- Sunday, May 3

Fourth Friday Family Fun Night: June 26 from 5 to 7 p.m.

Fourth Friday Back to School Bash: July 24 from 5 to 7 p.m.

Fourth Friday Cruise Night: Aug. 28 from 5 to 7 p.m.

Fourth Friday Ladies Night Out: Sept. 25 from 5 to 7 p.m.

Royal Neighbors of America Chapter 1570’s meal and meeting will be at the Break Room. New members always are welcome. Tuesday, Feb. 24: At 6 p.m., the Tampico Area Historical Society’s monthly meeting

Fourth Friday Trick or Treat: Oct. 23 from 5 to 7 p.m.

41st annual lighted Christmas parade and activities: Saturday, Nov. 28 – all day

– Shaw Local News Network

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LOCAL NEWS BRIEFS

Fulton City Council amends business registration ordinance

The Fulton City Council on Monday voted to pass an ordinance amending the business registration requirement.

Businesses, after paying an initial administration fee to the city, will not be required to pay registration fees unless ownership of the business changes, ownership of the building or structure the business operates in has changed, or the business has relocated to another building or structure within the municipality.

The registration fee remains $25.

The City Council then approved an ordinance to apply for EPA funding for $2.5 million to improve the public water supply system.

The loan would come from the Public Water Supply Loan Program through the EPA. Repayment of the loan will be derived solely from revenues from the water system, and the loan does not constitute an indebtedness of the city.

Following the vote, the council discussed payment to McCarthy Improvement

Company for Application 6, which concerns sidewalk and street light replacement on Fourth Street.

After continued discussion on the progress of the project, the motion passed.

In the committee of the whole, the council discussed the previous offer by USG Water Solutions to contract with the organization for repairs and maintenance for the water tower.

The council expressed the limits of listening to only a single contractor, while still stressing the need for maintenance for the water tower system.

The council proposed waiting to make a decision for bidding to occur.

The next council budget meeting is scheduled for 9 a.m. Feb. 21.

– Anakin Weston

Cuba focus of Fulton’s Feb. 25 Wild Winter Wednesday program

The Education Committee at the Windmill Cultural Center in Fulton will feature Yudith Goodwin at their Wild Winter Wednesday program Feb. 25.

Goodwin was born and raised in Communist Cuba and will share some of her experiences growing up there in the 1970s.

She is married with five adult children, three grandchildren, a cat and a dog. Goodwin lives in Dubuque, where she is a registered nurse and works for a nonprofit providing ultrasounds for expectant mothers and teaching prenatal and postnatal classes. She also is a floor nurse for a community of Catholic Sisters.

The program will take place at 110 10th Ave., Fulton. Doors open at 8:30 a.m. for coffee, hot cider and Mill flour treats.

The program begins at about 9:15 and is free and open to the public. The building is disability accessible.

If River Bend schools are canceled, have a delayed start or are doing remote learning, the WWW program is canceled.

Carroll, Ogle counties’ rail safety improvements on the way: ICC

The Illinois Commerce Commission on Thursday approved almost $1 million for

safety upgrades at three highway-rail crossings of the BNSF Railway Co.’s track in Carroll and Ogle counties.

The stipulated agreement requires the installation of new automatic flashing light signals and gates at the Oakville Road, Brookeville/Ogle Road and West Oregon Trail Road crossings.

“Illinois’ Grade Crossing Protection Fund makes it possible to install modernized safety infrastructure at rail crossings in all parts of the state. These projects in Carroll and Ogle counties are a perfect example of how our agency is putting GCPF dollars to work,” ICC Commissioner Michael T. Carrigan said.

The GCPF will cover 95% of the combined estimated cost for the new automatic warning devices at all three crossings, not to exceed $993,328. BNSF Railway Co. will pay all remaining signal design and installation costs, and all future operating and maintenance costs related to the new warning devices. All work is to be completed within 18 months of the ICC’s order. – Shaw Local News Network

LOCAL NEWS BRIEFS

Zachary Duke makes Rockford University’s fall 2025 dean’s list

Congratulations to Zachary Duke of Port Byron, who made Rockford University’s dean’s list for fall 2025.

Rockford University, formerly Rockford College, is a four-year, co-educational institution founded in 1847 offering undergraduate and graduate degrees in traditional liberal arts and professional fields.

Parenting is subject of Feb. 22 Whiteside Forum in Morrison

The Whiteside Forum’s annual book discussion will be led by crowd-favorite Professor Jessica Roisen of St. Ambrose University at 2 p.m. Feb. 22 on the topic of parenting.

The forum will take place in the Community Room of the Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison St. in Morrison.

February’s book chat features “Hunt, Gather, Parent: What Ancient Cultures Can Teach Us About the Lost Art of Raising Happy, Helpful Little Humans.” The book, written by Michaeleen Doucleff, is a No. 1

bestseller on Amazon’s children’s studies list and is a New York Times bestseller. Summaries of the book also are available online. Get ready to explore both ancient wisdom and current realities on perhaps one of the most important tasks in life: to raise happy, healthy and productive children. This event is not just for parents; grandparents, aunts, uncles, friends, neighbors and the community are all part of the equation. All Whiteside Forum events are free and open to the public. For more information about this event or the Whiteside Forum, contact Marc Adami at marcadami53@ gmail.com or text 815-718-5347.

Prophetstown library offers craft hour, clothing embellishment workshop

The Henry C. Adams Memorial Library in Prophetstown will host a crafting session, a clothing embellishment course and crochet classes alongside many other events in February.

4-H Clothing Embellish Fun Workshop: The 4-H of Whiteside County will host a Clothing Embellishment Workshop at the library. The

workshop falls on a half-day of school Feb. 25 and will run from 1 to 3 p.m. Cost is $10 per child and this is for 8 to 12 year olds. The library will need to know the child’s T-shirt size. Call the library to sign your child up at 309-714-2699 or email hcadams1@yahoo. com. Space is limited so sign up soon. Dungeons & Dragons/Game Club: A role-playing game club (Dungeons & Dragons) will meet every Monday from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the 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. Stop by or call the library at 309-714-2699 for more information.

Crochet class: This class will extend to March/April. The January/February beginner crochet classes are full so the library has decided to add another class. Classes will be held in March/April from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturdays and will be led by local Prophetstown crocheter Nikol Hamstra. Cost is $35 to participate and includes yarn and hook. Youths and adults are encouraged to sign up by calling the library at 309-714-2699 or emailing hcadams1@yahoo.com.

Lego Club: Lego Club will meet at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 28. All ages are invited. Snacks will be provided.

Ukulele classes to be offered at Prophetstown Library

Ukulele lessons will be offered at the Prophetstown Library, with local musician Paul Engwall teaching.

The lessons will be from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursdays and are free and open to the public. Call the library at 309-714-2699 to sign up.

Taylor named to Wartburg College’s fall term dean’s list

Allison Taylor of Morrison was named to the Wartburg College fall term dean’s list. The college recognized 570 students for the fall term.

The list honors students who earned a cumulative grade-point average of 3.5 or above in at least four course credits during the term.

Wartburg College is located in Waverly, Iowa.

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Carroll, Ogle counties’ rail safety improvements on the way: ICC

The Illinois Commerce Commission on Thursday approved almost $1 million for safety upgrades at three highway-rail crossings of the BNSF Railway Co.’s track in Carroll and Ogle counties.

The stipulated agreement requires the installation of new automatic flashing light signals and gates at the Oakville Road, Brookeville/Ogle Road and West Oregon Trail Road crossings.

The GCPF will cover 95% of the combined estimated cost for the new automatic warning devices at all three crossings, not to exceed $993,328. BNSF Railway Co. will pay all remaining signal

design and installation costs, and all future operating and maintenance costs related to the new warning devices.

All work is to be completed within 18 months of the ICC’s order.

Pessman named to Loras College’s fall 2025 dean’s list

Daken J. Pessman of Fulton was recognized for academic achievement during the recent semester by Dr. Sarah Nytroe, Loras College provost.

To be eligible, a student must earn a minimum grade-point average of 3.50 for the term and be a full-time student taking at least 12 graded credits (pass/ fail courses are excluded).

Loras College is located at 1450 Alta Vista St. in Dubuque, Iowa.

William Cox named to University at Buffalo’s fall 2025 dean’s list

William Cox of Port Byron has been named to the University at Buffalo’s fall 2025 dean’s list.

UB is New York State’s flagship university and the largest and most comprehensive institution in the State University of New York system.

Cox was among 6,320 students named to UB’s fall 2025 dean’s list.

To qualify for the dean’s list, full-time undergraduate students must demonstrate academic excellence by earning a grade-point average of at least 3.600 while completing a minimum of 12 or more UB letter graded (A-F) credit hours. Students are named to the dean’s list at the end of the fall and spring semesters.

Hugart named Distinguished Scholar at Rockford University

Gage Hugart of Port Byron is announced as a fall 2025 Distinguished Scholar at Rockford University.

Full-time (12 or more credits) students who earned at least a 3.75 grade-point average with no grades below “C” and completed all requirements for the semester are named Distinguished

Scholars.

The undergraduate program offers approximately 80 majors, minors and concentrations, including three 100% online majors through the RU Online program.

River Cities Quilters Guild meets Feb. 17 in Fulton

The River Cities Quilters Guild will meet at 7 p.m. Feb. 17 at Fulton Presbyterian Church, Fulton.

Attendees will be treated to a Round Robin of mini workshops. A variety of skills will be demonstrated by experienced guild members. Anyone interested in fiber arts is welcome to attend.

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By CHARLENE BIELEMA cbielema@shawmedia.com

Thirteen leaders in high school activity programs across the country –including a Sterling educator – have been selected to receive a National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Citation.

Long-time Sterling High School theater educator Tim Schlegel has been named an NFHS Citation winner, according to an Illinois High School Association news release. Schlegel’s honor was presented on behalf of the NFHS Speech, Debate and Theatre Association.

“Being recognized at both the state and national level is truly an honor,” Schlegel said. “However, the strength of the Sterling Theatre program comes from the extraordinary talent of our students, the dedication and support of our parents, and the financial commitment

part of such an incredible community.”

An award designed to honor individuals who have made contributions to the NFHS, state high school associations, athletic director and coaching professions, the officiating avocation and fine arts/performing arts programs, the NFHS Citation is one of the most highly regarded achievements in high school athletics and performing arts.

“The NFHS Theatre Citation Award is meaningful recognition of a program that consistently puts students first through creativity, collaboration and excellence,” IHSA Assistant Executive Director Susie Knoblauch said. “Tim’s commitment extends far beyond the stage. He builds confidence, empathy and leadership in young people every day.

the stage. Tim exemplifies what it means to be an educator, mentor and advocate for the arts, and the IHSA is proud to honor and celebrate him and his program for representing the very best of educational theater and the shared values of the IHSA and NFHS performing arts activities.”

Citations for state high school associations, coaching, officiating and performing arts will be presented June 28 at the annual NFHS Summer Meeting in Salt Lake City.

of our community. Any success attributed to me is a direct reflection of their investment and belief in this program, and I couldn’t be more proud to be

“His extraordinary leadership, passion and vision have created a theater program where students are challenged, supported and inspired both on and off

Eight of the 13 award recipients represent NFHS-member state high school associations, and the other five represent NFHS professional organizations for officials, coaches, music leaders and speech/debate/theater directors. Schlegel’s honor was presented on behalf of the NFHS Speech, Debate and Theatre Association.

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Photo provided by the Illinois High School Association Long-time Sterling High School theater educator Tim Schlegel has been named an NFHS Citation winner, according to an Illinois High School Association news release. Schlegel’s honor was presented on behalf of the NFHS Speech, Debate and Theatre Association.

For more than three decades, Schlegel has been a visionary theater educator whose creativity, innovation and community-centered leadership have transformed Sterling High School into one of Illinois’ most dynamic and respected theater programs, according to the IHSA.

His career reflects a deep commitment not only to theatrical excellence but also to expanding arts access for entire communities. From the start of his journey as a young performer inspired by Broadway’s “Annie”, Schlegel has understood the power of theater to shape lives and bring people together.

After earning his bachelor’s degree in vocal performance with a minor in technical theater from Augustana College, Schlegel began his professional career in Juneau, Alaska, where he served six years as a director and community arts collaborator.

When he arrived at Sterling in 1998, he undertook the ambitious task of building a full theater program from the ground up. In the years since, he has directed more than 100 productions, led thriving summer theater initiatives and created opportunities for students across multiple communities to engage deeply with the performing arts.

Schlegel’s work is rooted in strategic partnership and a commitment to strengthening arts infrastructure. During periods of financial hard-

ship, he helped establish Woodlawn Arts Academy, a collaborative nonprofit that now records more than 3,000 annual student registrations and plays a central role in providing arts opportunities for young people.

He later spearheaded the creation of the Sauk Valley Theatre Alliance, a groundbreaking partnership between the local college, Woodlawn Arts Academy and the Sterling Schools Foundation. This initiative produced two full-time, shared technical theater positions.

Schlegel’s leadership also helped secure a community wood shop for the Sterling Schools Foundation, giving students hands-on skill-building experiences in stagecraft and fine woodworking.

As a director and educator, Schlegel is known for professional-quality productions, creative risk-taking and a nurturing approach that helps students grow as performers, technicians and individuals. Under his guidance, Sterling has become a powerhouse in Group Interpretation and Contest Play, earning eight sectional titles, 19 consecutive state qualifications in Group Interpretation, and eight state qualifications in Contest Play.

Schlegel has contributed more than 12 years to the Illinois High School Association State Drama Committee, served on the Woodlawn Arts Academy Board for 15 years, including two as president and played a key role in regional theater leadership through the Sauk Valley Theatre Alliance and Illinois High School Theatre Association membership.

State Rep. Fritts seeks nominations for 2026 Women to Watch event

State Rep. Brad Fritts, R-Dixon, is requesting nominations for the annual Women to Watch event, hosted by Illinois House Republican Leader Tony McCombie.

This event is hosted in Springfield to honor female leaders from across the state and allow them to network and build connections.

“My office is excited to be accepting nominations for local women leaders to attend the annual Women to Watch event,” Fritts said. “This is an opportu nity for constituents to highlight and cel ebrate the women who are leading by example. Any woman who lives in the 74th District and is actively leading in her industry, field or our community is eligible to be nominated.” Nominations can be submitted via email to Fritts@ ILHouseGOP.org. Please include the name, contact informa tion and reason for each nomination made.

Nominations are due by Feb. 17.

We Support Our Local Schools!

GO STEAMERS AND KNIGHTS!

Brad Fritts

Woodlawn Arts Academy announces Kentucky Derby-themed fundraiser celebrating 20 years

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Woodlawn Arts Academy will present “The Winner’s Circle,” a Kentucky Derby-themed fundraiser celebrating the academy’s 20-year run of providing quality arts education in the Sauk Valley.

The fundraiser will begin at 6 p.m. May 1 in the J. Mark Beaty Performance Center at Woodlawn Arts Academy in Sterling.

The evening will feature heavy hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar and Kentucky Derby-themed games and activities.

Guests can participate in a silent auction, 50/50 drawing, drink auctions and a dessert dash, along with additional surprises throughout the night.

Derby-themed attire is encouraged, and prizes will be awarded for the best hat and best-dressed.

Tickets are $50 each and are avail -

able in person at Woodlawn Arts Academy.

Payment must be made by cash or

Guests Ashley Richter (left) and Leandra Hartman show off their Kentucky Derby attire at Woodlawn Arts Academy’s 2025 fundraiser, “Off to the Races.” The event kicked off a year-long celebration of the academy’s 20-year run of providing quality artistic and educational opportunities to the Sauk Valley community. The academy will finish the year with another Kentucky Derby-themed event, “The Winner’s Circle,” on May 1. Tickets and sponsorships are available now.

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check. Space is limited and advance reservations are recommended.

New this year, attendees can join the

Art Dash for an additional $50.

The Art Dash is a fast-paced fundraiser where participants compete for original, handmade artwork.

When a participant’s number is called, they race to select one-of-a-kind pieces created by local and regional artists.

A limited number of Art Dash tickets are available.

Businesses or individuals seeking to sponsor the event can call Executive Director Christy Zepezauer at 815-6264278 or email czepezauer@woodlawnartsacademy.com.

Proceeds benefit Woodlawn Arts Academy.

In the event of cancellation, all ticket sales will be considered a donation to the academy.

For more information or to reserve tickets, visit Woodlawn Arts Academy, 3807 Woodlawn Road, Sterling, in person.

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

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

REMAX Sauk Valley Barb Kophamer

Barb@BarbKophamer.com 815-772-4850

Dykstra & Law

Insurance Agency, Inc.

Brent Dykstra, Agent In River City Mall

1426 10th Avenue, Fulton 815-589-2200

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

Fulton’s CrossView Church serves free meal each week for community

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A free community meal is served on Wednesdays from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. at CrossView Church, 703 14th Ave. in Fulton.

Menus

Feb. 18: Taco soup, taco chips,

WHITESIDE COUNTY PROPERTY

Warranty Deeds

• Timothy J. Canady and Lorrie M. Canady to Molly A. Gunthrie and Jason Gelwicks, 615 9TH ST W, STERLING, $125,000

• David L. Seidel and Janice F. Seidel to Jeremy J. Canady, 407 2ND AVE, ROCK FALLS, $83,000

• Mavco Sterling Llc to West Wind Corners Inc, Teresa L. Knox Trust, and Joel J. Knox Trustee, $1,734,000

• James D. Lewis Jr. to Craig Sipes and Katherine Sipes, 18683 MALVERN RD, MORRISON, $80,000

• Ed W. Pyrek to Jorge Mendez, 1505 14TH AVENUE, ROCK FALLS, $21,000

• Mark Koehler to Angelica Davis and Wendy Seibert, 509 9TH ST E, ROCK FALLS, $125,000

• Charlotte R. Houzenga to Marvin V. Houzenga, 19941 MATTHEW RD, MORRISON, $0.00

• Jd Wesley Inc and J D Wesley Inc to Dasmir Dalipi, 2602 E LINCOLNWAY, STERLING, $365,000

• Kay D. Ferris Trust and James S. Ferris Trust to Jennifer Kroll and John Richard Kroll, 1408 AVE D, STERLING, $307,500

• Thomas P. Mullen, Joseph M. Mullen, Ann T. Mullen, Alex J. Taylor, Erin M. Taylor, and Esther M. Mullen Estate to Eugene R. Mcbride, and Wanda L. Mcbride, 1403 21ST ST W, STERLING, $175,000

• Nicholas P. Daniel to Jacquelyne Gonzalez, 502 11TH ST W, ROCK FALLS, $255,000

• Ryan Padilla and Aracely Padilla to Ryan Padilla and Aracely Padilla, 1312 SINNISSIPPI PARK RD, STERLING, $0.00

Quit Claims

• Kyle Wyckstandt to Erica Wyckstandt, 2609 HILL DRIVE E, ROCK FALLS, $0.00

fruit, ice cream and cookies

Feb. 25: Roast pork, cheesy potatoes, veggies, assorted desserts

March 4: Chicken strips, cornbread and syrup, applesauce, assorted desserts

March 11: Baked potato bar w/ butter, sour cream, chili, broccoli and cheese, Jell-O and assorted desserts.

TRANSFERS FOR FEB. 2-6, 2026

• David L. Seidel and Janice F. Seidel to Jeremy J. Canady, 2 Parcels: 11-28-440004 and 11-28-440-022, $0.00

• M5 Industries Llc and Central Series to City of Sterling, 701 1ST AVE, STERLING, 0.00

• Brandon Wise to Hadden M. Wise, 508 3RD AVENUE, ROCK FALLS, $0.00

• Parveen K. Varma and Nirmal Varma to Parveen Kumar Varma Trust and Varma Nirmal Trust, 3903 HILLCREST LN, STERLING, $0.00

• Donald E. Conklen Jr. and Laura M. Conklen to Dec Property Llc, 601 10TH AVE, ROCK FALLS; 518 10TH ST W, ROCK FALLS; and 516 10TH ST W, ROCK FALLS, $0.00

• Donald E. Conklen Jr. to Donald E. Conklen Jr. and Laura M. Conklen, 1 Parcel: 17-08-478-006, $0.00

• Mark A. Searing to Mark A. Searing and Debra L. Searing, 1305 2ND ST W, ROCK FALLS, $0.00

Executor’s Deeds

• Donald T. Skibbe Estate to Mary Elizabeth Dombroski, 19726 BLUE GOOSE RD, MORRISON, $84,960

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CLASSIFIED

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF Rock Island - Rock Island, IL LINOIS

U.S Bank Trust National Association, as Trustee of LB-Igloo Series VI Trust Pla intiff

vs. Christopher Deater aka Christopher Deater Jr. aka Christopher J. Deater; JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.; Barclays Bank Delaware; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants; Defendant 25 FC 62 CAL ENDAR NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby giv en that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclos ure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on March 11, 2026, at the hour 9:30 a.m , Lobby, Justice Center, 1317 Third Avenue, Rock Island, Illinois 61201, sell, in person, to the highest bidder for cash, the following desc ribed mor tgaged real estate: P.I.N. 17-05-417-021. Commonly known as 1615 21st Avenue, Moline, Illinois 61265.

The real estate is: single family residence. If the subjec t mortgaged real estate is a common inter est community unit, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessment s required by subsection(g-1) of Section 189.5 of the Condominium Property Act Sal e terms: At sale, the bidde r must have 10% (or 25% if so ordered in the Judgement of Foreclosure) down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certifi ed funds. No refunds. The property is sold AS IS subject to all liens or encumbrances . The propert y wil l NOT be open for inspection Prospective bidders are admonished to check the circuit court case record, property tax record and the title record to verify all information before bidd ing. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER THE ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SE CTION 15-1701(c) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff's Attorney, Sottile & Barile, LLC, 7530 Lucerne Drive, Suite 210, Middleburg Heights, Ohio 44130. (440) 572-1511. ILF2507001 INTERCOUNTY JU DICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3280918 (Th e Review Feb. 3, 10, 17, 2026)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTE ENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITES IDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, PLAINTIFF, VS.

ZACHARY D GODEN; SECRETARY OF HOUSI NG AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; U NKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLA IMANTS, DEFE NDANTS. NO. 2025FC46 1401 6TH AVENUE STERLI NG, IL 61081

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 December 3, 2025, will on April 2, 2026, in Whiteside County Courthouse, Third Floor Lobby 200 E Knox Stree t, 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, situate d in th e County of Whiteside, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: TAX NO 11-21-231-031

COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1401 6th Avenue Sterling, IL 61081

Description of Improvements: White vinyl si ding, single fam ily home with detached two car gar age

The Judgment amount wa s $114,503.31.

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 propert y 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 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 succe ssful 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.

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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. I3277875 Feb. 17, 24, March. 3, 2026

REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTE ENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITES IDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS ROCKET MORTG AG E, LLC F/K/A QUICKEN LOANS, L LC, PLAINTIFF, VS TIMOTHY SMICE ; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; U NKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLA IMANTS, DEFE NDANTS. NO. 2025FC42

1104 ARLAND S TREET ROCK F AL LS, IL 61071

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 January 2, 2026, will on April 2, 2026, in Whi teside County Courthouse, Third Floor Lobby 200 E Knox Stree t, 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, situate d in th e County of Whiteside, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment:

TAX NO 11-27-280-003

COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1104 Arland Street Rock Falls, IL 61071

Description of I mprovements: Green vinyl siding, single family home

The Judgment amount wa s $55,261.67.

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 succe ssful 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

Between 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# 24-19498IL 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. I3279857 Feb. 17, 24, March. 3, 2026

Notice

Notice is hereby given that a tentative Budget an Appropriation Ordinance for the Road District and Town of Garden Plain Township in the county of Whiteside, State of Illinois for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2026 and ending March 31, 2027 will be on file an available to public inspection by contacting LaVerne Sterenberg at the Garden Plain Township Building .

Notice is further given hereby that a public hearing on said Budget an Appropriation Ordinance wil l be held at 7:00 pm on the 10th day of March 2026 at the Garden Plain Township Building Township Building and that the final hearing an acti on on the Ordinance wi ll be taken at a meeting held at Garden Plain Township Building at 7:00 pm the 24th day of March 2026.

Notice is hereby given to the Legal Vote rs, Residents of the Town of Garden Plain in the County of Whiteside and the State of Illinois , that the Annual Town Meeting of said town will take place on Tuesday April 14, 2026 at 7:00 pm at the Garden Plain Township Building Township Building.

Township Clerk, Brenda Harris February 17, 2026

IL LINOIS POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD

NOTICE OF HEARING

Public Notice is hereby given that the Pollution Control Board will hold a public heari ng in the matter of Waste Management of Illinois, Inc. v. Illinois Environmental Prote ction Agency, PCB 25-2.

The Public Hearing wi ll be held on March 13, 2026, beginning at 10:30 a.m.; at the Michae l A. Bilandic Building, 160 North LaSalle Street, Room N-502, Chicago, Illinois.

The hearing is subject to cancellation wi thout notice and may be confirmed by calling the Of-

March 13, 2026, beginning at 10:30 a.m.; at the Michae l A. Bilandic Building, 160 North LaSalle Street, Room N-502, Chicago, Illinois. The hearing is subject to cancellation wi thout notice and may be confirmed by calling the Office of the Clerk at 312/814-3461. Addi tional information can be obtained through the Office of the Clerk at 312/814-3461 and the Board's website at http s:// pcb.illinois.gov/ Barbara Flynn Currie, Chairman February 17, 2026

tive Budget and Appropri ation Ordinance for the purpose of Town Funds and Road and D istrict Funds of U nion Grove Township, in the County of Whiteside, for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2026 and ending March 31, 2027 will be on file after February 16, 2026 and is available for publi c inspection at 12991 Masters Dr, Morrison.

12991 Masters Dr, Morrison.

Notice is further given that the Amended Budget and A ppropriation Ordinance for the Road and District Funds of Union Grove Township, in the County of Whitesi de, for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2025 and ending March 31 2026 is available for publi c inspection at 12991 Masters Dr, Morrison.

LEG AL NOTICES

Notice is further given that a public hearing on said Budget and Appropriation Ordin ance and final action by the Board of Trustee s will be held at 7:00 pm on Monday March 9, 2026 at the Township Building, Hillside and Prai ri e Center Road in Union Grove Township.

Call us today! 833-584-NEWS

TO: Franci sco Garcia; Griselda Garcia; Occupant; City of Rock Is land c/o City Clerk; City of Rock Island c/o City Council; City of Rock Island Finance Department; Attorney Genera l for the State of Illinois Department of Revenue; State of Illinois Department of Revenue; State of Illinois Department of Revenue; Karen Kinney, County Clerk of Rock Island County, Illinois; Claimants, Judgment Creditors, and Decr ee Creditors, if any of the above described as "Unknown Owners", "Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots" . TAX DEED NO : 2026TX34 FILED: 1/27/2026 TAKE NOTICE County of Rock Island Date Premises Sold: December 28, 2023 C ertificate No.: 2022-00432

Sold for General Taxes of (Year): 2022 Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipal ity) and Special Assessment Number: N/A Warrant No.: N/A Installment No.: N/A

THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES

Davi d Mickley Township Clerk Feb. 17, 2026

Property Located at: 1524 35th Street, Rock Island, IL 61201-3040

Legal Description or Prope rty Inde x No.: 16-01-223-013

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

This matt er is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Rock Island County in 1317 3rd Avenue, Rock Island, IL 61201, Room: TBD, on August 12, 2026 at 1:00 PM. You may be present at this hearing, but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time

Notice of Public Hearin g on the Budget for Tow n F unds and R oad and Distri ct Funds of Union Grove Township Notice is hereby given that a Tentative Budget and Appropri ation Ordinance for the purpose of Town Funds and Road and D istrict Funds of U nion Grove Township, in the County of Whiteside, for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2026 and ending March 31, 2027 will be on file after February 16, 2026 and is available for publi c inspection at 12991 Masters Dr, Morrison. Notice is further given that the Amended Budget and A ppropriation Ordinance for the Road and District Funds of Union Grove Township, in the County of Whitesi de, for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2025 and ending March 31 2026 is available for publi c inspection at 12991 Masters Dr, Morrison.

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROP ERTY

Davi d Mickley Township Clerk Feb. 17, 2026

Redemption can be made at an y 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 Avenue First Floor Rock Island, IL 61201 309-558-3562 Private Equity Group LLC Purchaser or Assignee January 30 , 2026 I3281292 Review Feb. 10, 17, 24, 2026

Marcus Brand; Ni colas Sall ach; Carrie Ann Sallach a/k/a Carrie Sallach; Nicolas Sallach; Nicolas Sallach; Nicolas Sallach; Carrie Ann Sallach a/k/a Carrie Sallach; Carrie Ann Sallach a/k/a Carrie Sallach; Carrie Ann Sallach a/k/a Carrie Sallach; Occupant; Nick's Auto Corner; Illinois Secretary of State for Nick's Auto Corner; Mortgage Research Center, LLC dba Veterans United Home Loans; Nationstar Mortgage LLC dba Mr. Cooper; Illinois Corporation Service Company as R/A for Nationstar Mortgage LLC dba Mr. Cooper; Illinois Corporation Service Company as R/A for Mortgage Research Cente r, LLC dba Veterans United Home Loans; Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Acting solely as a nominee for Mortgage Research Center, LLC dba Veter ans United Home Loans; C T Corporation S ystem as R/A for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Acting sol ely as a nominee for Mortgage Research Cente r, LLC dba V eterans United Home Loans; 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 owner s or parties intereste d in said land or lots".

Davi d Mickley Township Clerk Feb. 17, 2026

TAX DEED NO.: 2026TX11 FILED: 1/27/2026 TAK E NOTICE County of Rock Island

Date Premises Sold: December 28, 2023 Certificate No.: 2022-00013 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: 12421 228th Street North, Por t Byron, IL 61275

Legal Descr iption or Prope rty Inde x No.: 05-08-301-002

This matt er 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 10:30 AM. You may be present at this heari ng, but your right to redeem will already have expired at that ti me

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROP ERTY

TO:Roberto Piz a/k/a Roberto Pizano; Jolie An Pizano; Unknown Jordan J Kyle Attorney; Kare Decree Credito interested in said County of Rock Sold for Gener Assessment Nu THIS PROPERT Property Located Legal Descript This notice is period of redem increase at 6 m tax sale or his the pr operty f amount you owe This notice is the right to po This matt er is IL 61201,

NOTICE FOR BIDS INSTALLATION OF TILE L IN Writte n sealed for the installing a District tile lin Section 11 of Yo town Township, Henry County, nois, in the North East Quart wh ich will be ad cent to an existing 18" District line. The new wi ll be an 18" d ble walled pl asti tile with a so over it. One end the new line start at an existing well on the sou side of Route There is prese an 8" line connect ed into the main l ine. This line will need to hooked into new line with appropriate Y c nector. A s eco small lateral tile also need to connected to new 18 " main. run parallel to old line thus following the low ground wi ll require app imat ely 3,200' tile. The o wh ich termina at the Main D (South of Route wi ll be 20' of th walled PVC wi th either a tra flap gate Averag depth to bottom trench is 3-4', cept at outlet thru the ditch b wh ere it is 10-12'. Prior to any c struction work contract or will termine the slo percentage in existing line discuss with commissioners any increase in slope can achieved. The c tractor will equipment that maintain the rect grade in m mum slope situations. The contrac tor shall not less than the vailing rates wages to all la ers, workmen, mechanics forming work und this contract, shall comply the requir ements the Illinois Wages of Employees Public Works (820 ILCS 130/112). All work to completed 12/31/26. All m rials, equipment supplies and Labo to be provided the Contracto Terms of paym upon complet Writte n sealed wi ll be a ccepted the office of Br Need to place an ad?

TO:

Masters Dr, rrison. otice is further n that a public hearing on said dget and Approriation Ordin ance final action the Board of Trustee s will be at 7:00 pm on nday March 9, 2026 at the TownBuilding, Hilland Prai ri e nter Road in Union Grove Township. Davi d Mickley Township Clerk 17, 2026

NOTICE FOR BIDS INSTALLATION OF TILE L INE

shall comply with the requir ements of the Illinois Wages of Employees on Public Works Act (820 ILCS 130/112). All work to be completed by 12/31/26. All materials, equipment, supplies and Labor to be provided by the Contractor. Terms of payment: upon completion.

Writte n sealed bids wi ll be a ccepted at the office of Brown and Ray, 115 N State Street, Geneseo, Illinois , telephone number (309) 944-5115, on March 3, 2026, at 10:00 A.M.

The Commissioners reserve the right to waive any informality in bids received and may continue the process from time to time

TO: Roberto Ram ir ez; Occupa nt; City of East Moline c/o City Clerk; City of East Mol ine c/o City Attorney; Attorney General for the State of Illinois Department of Revenue ; State of Illinois Department of Revenue; State of Illinois Department of Reve nue; Karen Ki nney, County Clerk of Rock Island County, Illinois; Claimants, Judgment Creditors, and Decree Creditors, if any of the above described as "Unknown Owners"; "U nknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots".

TAX DEED NO.: 2026TX17 FILED: 1/26/2026 TAK E NOTICE County of Rock Island

Island County, Illinois at the Office

cess from time to time

Rock Island, IL 61201 309-558-3562

phone number (309) 944-5115, on March 3, 2026, at 10:00 A.M.

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The Commissioners reserve the right to waive any informality in bids received and may continue the process from time to time

ROBERT YAKLICH, PHILIP ARNOLD, and JEFFREY B.

LEG AL NOTICES L

ROBERT YAKLICH, PHILIP ARNOLD, and JEFFREY B. WOODWORTH, Commissioners of DRAINAGE UNION DISTRICT NO. 1 OF THE TOWN OF YORKTOWN, in the County of Henry and State of Illinois

February 10, 17, 24, 2026

DR OF Fe 24, 2026

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 mat ter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Rock Island County in 1317 3rd Avenue, Rock Island, IL 61201, Room: TBD, on August 12, 2026 at 1:00 PM. You may be present at this hearing, but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time. YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMED IATELY TO PREVENT 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 Avenue First Floor Rock Island, IL 61201 309-558-3562 Private Equity Group LLC Purchaser or Assignee January 30, 2026 I3 281303 Review Feb. 10, 17, 24, 2026 AL NOTICES

Date Premises Sold: December 28, 2023 Certificate No.: 2022-00242 Sold for General Taxes of (Year): 2022 Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipal ity) and Special Assessment Number: N/A Warrant No.: N/A Installment No.: N/A

THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES Prope rty Loca ted at: 120 29th Avenue, East Moline, IL 61244-3031 Legal Description or Prope rty Inde x No.: 08-35-420-025

termine the slope percentage in the existing line and discuss with the commissioners if any increase in the slope can be achieved. The contractor will use equipment that can maintain the correct grade in minimum slope situations. The contractor shall not pay less than the prevailing rates of wages to all laborers, workmen, and mechanics performing work under this contract, and shall comply with the requir ements of the Illinois Wages of Employees on Public Works Act (820 ILCS 130/112). All work to be completed by 12/31/26. All materials, equipment, supplies and Labor to be provided by the Contractor. Terms of payment: upon completion. Writte n sealed bids wi ll be a ccepted at the office of Brown and Ray, 115 N State Street, Geneseo, Illinois , telephone number (309) 944-5115, on March 3, 2026, at 10:00 A.M.

ROBERT YAKLICH, PHILIP ARNOLD, and JEFFREY B. WOODWORTH, Commissioners of DRAINAGE UNION DISTRICT NO. 1 OF THE TOWN OF YORKTOWN, in the County of Henry and State of Illinois

TO: Zachary F. Hall; Zachary F Hall; Zachary F. Hall; Occupant; Remake Upholstery; Patrick M. Anderson; Joanna Paubla Aguilar; Janet Vesey; Janet Vesey; Janet Vesey; Janet Vesey; Jordan Vesey; Jordan Vesey; City of Rock Island c/o City Clerk; City of Rock Island c/o City Attor ney; City of Rock Island Finance Department; Pepping, Balk, Kincaid, and Olson, Ltd., as Attorneys in 20255MR149; University Credit Union; University Credit Union; Alana Anaya as R/A for University Credit U nion; 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 interes ted in said land or lots". TAX DEED NO.: 2026TX39 FILED: 1/27/2026 TAKE NOTICE County of Rock Island Date Premises Sold: December 28, 2023 Certificate No.: 202200541 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: 518 13th Avenue, Rock Island, IL 61201-3343

Legal Description or Prope rty Inde x No.: 16-03-222-005

The Commissioners reserve the right to waive any informality in bids received and may continue the process from time to time

February 10, 17, 24, 2026

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROP ERTY

new 18 " main. To run parallel to the old line thus following the low ground wi ll require approximat ely 3,200' of tile. The outlet wh ich terminates at the Main Ditch (South of Route 92) wi ll be 20' of thick walled PVC pipe wi th either a trap or flap gate Average depth to bottom of trench is 3-4', except at outlet end thru the ditch bank wh ere it is 10-12' Prior to any construction work the contract or will determine the slope percentage in the existing line and discuss with the commissioners if any increase in the slope can be achieved. The contractor will use equipment that can maintain the correct grade in minimum slope situations. The contractor shall not pay less than the prevailing rates of wages to all laborers, workmen, and mechanics performing work under this contract, and shall comply with the requir ements of the Illinois Wages of Employees on Public Works Act (820 ILCS 130/112). All work to be completed by 12/31/26. All materials, equipment, supplies and Labor to be provided by the Contractor. Terms of payment: upon completion. Writte n sealed bids wi ll be a ccepted at the office of Brown and Ray, 115 N State Street, Geneseo, Illinois , telephone number (309) 944-5115, on March 3, 2026, at 10:00 A.M.

ROBERT YAKLICH, PHILIP ARNOLD, and JEFFREY B. WOODWORTH, Commissioners of DRAINAGE UNION DISTRICT NO. 1 OF THE TOWN OF YORKTOWN, in the County of Henry and State of Illinois

Redemption can be made at an y 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 INFORMA TION CONTACT THE COUNTY CLERK 1504 Third Avenue First Floor Rock Island, IL 61201 309-558-3562 Private Equity Group LLC Purchaser or Ass ignee January 28, 2026 I3281137 Review Feb. 10, 17, 24, 2026

TO:Roberto Pizano a/k/a Roberto T. Pizano; Unknown Heirs & Devisees for the Estate of Roberto Pizano a/k/a Roberto T. Pizano; Monica Pizano; Gina Pizano; Jolie Ann Pizano; Anna Marie Pizano; Anna Marie Pizano; Jolie Ann Pizano; Jolie Ann Pizano; Monica Pizano; Gina Pizano; Roberto T. Pizano; Robertol T. Pizano; Unknown Heirs & Devisees for the Estate of Roberto Pizan o a/k/a Ro berto T. Pizano; Occupan t; Jordan J Kyle; City of Moline c/o City Clerk; City of Moline Finance Department; City of Moline c/o C ity Attorney; Karen Ki nney, County Clerk of Rock Island County, Illinois; Cl aimants, 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.: 2026TX14 FILED: 1/26/2026 TAKE NOTICE

The Commissioners reserve the right to waive any informality in bids received and may continue the process from time to time

February 10, 17, 24, 2026

County of Rock Island Date Premises Sold: December 28, 2023 Certificate No.: 2022-00148

Sold for General Taxes of (Year): 2022 Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipal ity) 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: 116 Rai lroad Ave nue, Moline, IL 61 265

Legal Description or Prope rty Inde x No.: 08-31-412-006

18" District Tile line. The new line wi ll be an 18" double walled pl astic tile with a sock over it. One end of the new line will start at an existing well on the south side of Route 92. There is presently an 8" line connected into the ol d main l ine. This 8" line will need to be hooked into th e new line with an appropriate Y connector. A s econd small lateral tile will also need to be connected to the new 18 " main. To run parallel to the old line thus following the low ground wi ll require approximat ely 3,200' of tile. The outlet wh ich terminates at the Main Ditch (South of Route 92) wi ll be 20' of thick walled PVC pipe wi th either a trap or flap gate Average depth to bottom of trench is 3-4', except at outlet end thru the ditch bank wh ere it is 10-12'. Prior to any construction work the contract or will determine the slope percentage in the existing line and discuss with the commissioners if any increase in the slope can be achieved. The contractor will use equipment that can maintain the correct grade in minimum slope situations. The contractor shall not pay less than the prevailing rates of wages to all laborers, workmen, and mechanics performing work under this contract, and shall comply with the requir ements of the Illinois Wages of Employees on Public Works Act (820 ILCS 130/112). All work to be completed by 12/31/26. All materials, equipment, supplies and Labor to be provided by the Contractor. Terms of payment: upon completion. Writte n sealed bids wi ll be a ccepted at the office of Brown and Ray, 115 N State Street, Geneseo, Illinois , telephone number (309) 944-5115, on March 3, 2026, at 10:00 A.M.

ROBERT YAKLICH, PHILIP ARNOLD, and JEFFREY B. WOODWORTH, Commissioners of DRAINAGE UNION DISTRICT NO. 1 OF THE TOWN OF YORKTOWN, in the County of Henry and State of Illinois

February 10, 17, 24, 2026

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROP ERTY

Writte n sealed bids for the installing of a District tile line in Section 11 of Yorktown Township, Henry County, Illinois, in the North East Quarter, wh ich will be adjacent to an existing 18" District Tile line. The new line wi ll be an 18" double walled pl astic tile with a sock over it. One end of the new line will start at an existing well on the south side of Route 92. There is presently an 8" line connected into the ol d main l ine. This 8" line will need to be hooked into th e new line with an appropriate Y connector. A s econd small lateral tile will also need to be connected to the new 18 " main. To run parallel to the old line thus following the low ground wi ll require approximat ely 3,200' of tile. The outlet wh ich terminates at the Main Ditch (South of Route 92) wi ll be 20' of thick walled PVC pipe wi th either a trap or flap gate Average depth to bottom of trench is 3-4', except at outlet end thru the ditch bank wh ere it is 10-12'. Prior to any construction work the contract or will determine the slope percentage in the existing line and discuss with the commissioners if any increase in the slope can be achieved. The contractor will use equipment that can maintain the correct grade in minimum slope situations. The contractor shall not pay less than the prevailing rates of wages to all laborers, workmen, and mechanics performing work under this contract, and shall comply with the requir ements of the Illinois Wages of Employees on Public Works Act (820 ILCS 130/112). All work to be completed by 12/31/26. All materials, equipment, supplies and Labor to be provided by the Contractor.

The Commissioners reserve the right to waive any informality in bids received and may continue the process from time to time

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Terms of payment: upon completion.

Writte n sealed bids wi ll be a ccepted at the office of Brown

ROBERT YAKLICH, PHILIP ARNOLD, and JEFFREY B. WOODWORTH, Commissioners of DRAINAGE UNION

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TO: Thomas D Fourdyce; Occupant; Cainen Luke Young; Karen Kinney, County Clerk of Rock Island County, Illinois; Claiman ts, Judgment Creditors, and Decree Creditors, if any of the a bove described as "Unknown Owners"; "Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots". TAX DEE D NO.: 2026TX31 FILED: 1/28/2026 TAKE NOTICE County of Rock Island Date Premises Sold: December 28, 2023 Certificate No.: 2022-00407 Sold for General Taxes of (Year): 2022 Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special Assessment Numbe r: N/A Warrant No.: N/A Installment No.: N/A THIS PROPERTY H AS BEEN SOLD FOR DE LINQUENT TAX ES Property Locat ed at: 844 2nd Avenue West, Andalusia, IL 61 232 Legal Description or Property Index No.: 15-28-201-015

This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sol d for delinquent taxes and that the period of r edemption 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 increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequen tly accruing taxes or special ass essments to re deem the property from su bseq uent 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. Thi s matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Rock Island Count y in 1317 3rd Avenue, Rock Island, IL 61201, Room: TBD, on August 12, 2026 at 1:00 PM You may be present at this hearing, but your right to re deem will already have expired at that time. YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY Redemption can be made at any time on or befor e July 1, 2026 by applying to the County Clerk of Rock Island Coun ty, Illinois at the Office of the County Clerk in Rock Island, Illinois. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT THE COUNTY CLERK 1504 Third Avenue First Floor Rock Island, IL 61201 309558-3562 Private Equity Group LLC Purchaser or Assignee January 30, 2026 I3281297 Review Feb. 17, 24, Mar. 3, 2026

TO: James Dean Washb urn; Unknown Heirs & Devisees for the Estat e James Dean Washburn; Ronald Washburn; Ronald Washburn; Tara Cohen; Tara Cohen; Ronald Washburn; Tara Cohen; Kathy Schrieber ; Unknown Heirs & Devisees for the Estate Lorraine Washburn; Unknown Heirs & D evisees for the Estat e Lorraine Washburn; Suza nne VenHorst; Unknown Heirs & Devisees for the Estate James Dean Washburn; Kathy Schrieber; Linda Ender s; Linda Enders; Janice Keuhl; Janice Keuhl; Janice Keuhl; 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 interes ted in said land or lots". TAX DEED NO.: 2026TX32 FILED: 1/27/2026 TAKE NOTICE County of Rock Island Date Premises Sold: December 28, 2023 Certificate No.: 202200422 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: 1514 24 1/2 Street, Rock Island, IL 61201-3751

Legal Description or Prope rty Inde x No.: 16-01-129-015

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 mat ter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Rock Island County in 1317 3rd Avenue, Rock Island, IL 61201, Room: TBD, on August 12, 2026 at 1:00 PM. You may be present at this hearing, but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time. YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMED IATELY TO PREVENT 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 Cou nty, Illinois at the Office of the County Clerk in Rock Island, Illinois. FOR FURTHER INFORMATIO N CONTACT THE COUNTY CLERK 1504 Third Avenue First Floor Rock Island, IL 61201 309-558-3562 Private Equity Group LLC

Purchaser or Assignee January 30, 2026 I3 281291 Review Feb. 10, 17, 24, 2026

TO: James M. Sayers; Occupant ; Harmony Hills Bapti st Church; Jennifer Marie Hardyman; City of Rock Island c/o City Clerk; Cit y of Rock Island c/o City Council ; City of Rock Island Finance Department; Paula Sayers; Paula Sayers; Karen Kinney, Count y Clerk of Rock Island County, Illinois; Claimants, Judgment Creditors, and Decree Creditors, if any of the abov e described as "Unknown Owners"; "Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots". TAX DEE D NO.: 2026TX35 FILED: 1/27/2026

TAKE NOTICE County of Rock Island Date Premises Sold: December 28, 2023

Certificate No.: 2022-00435 Sold for General Taxes of (Year): 2022

Sold for Specia l 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: 1613 31st Street, Rock Island, IL 61201-2956

Legal Description or Prope rty Index No.: 16-01-233-004

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

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROP ERTY

Redemption can be made at an y 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 Avenue First Floor Rock Island, IL 61201 309-558-3562 Private Equity Group LLC Purchaser or Assignee January 30 , 2026 I3281293 Review Feb. 10, 17, 24, 2026

TO: Chance J. of East Moline

Karen Kinney, Creditors, if an in said land or Date Premises

2022 Sold for Warrant No.: N/A Property Located Legal Descript

This notice is period of redemp

The amount to further increa se taxes or s pecial wit h the County

This notice is the right to po

This matt er is IL 61201, Room: to redeem will YOU ARE URGE Redemption c Island County, FOR FURTHER Rock Island, IL I3281146 Revie

TO: James B Dickinson; Unknown Heirs and Devisees of James B. Dickinson; James B Dickinson; James B. Dickinson; Unknown Hei rs and Devisees of Sharon L Dickinson; Gary Dickinson; Gary Dickinson; Joel B. Dickinson; Joel B. Dickinson; Joel B. Dickinson; Unknown Heirs and Devisees of James B. Dickinson; Unknown Heirs and Devisees of Sharon L Dickinson; Heidi A Dickinson Gantz; Unknown Heirs and Devisees of James B. Dickinson; Unknown Heirs and Devisee s of Sharon L. Dickinson; Heidi A. Dickinson Gantz; Jimmy Dickinson; Jimmy Dickinson; Occupant; Jessica Angelque Mayo; Justin Lee Mayo; Noah L. Anderson; City of Rock Island c/o City Clerk; City of Rock Island c/o City Council; City of Rock Island Finance 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 owner s or parties intereste d in said land or lots".

TAX DEED NO.: 2026TX36 FILED: 1/27/2026 TAKE NOTICE County of Rock Island

Date Premises Sold: December 28, 2023 Certificate No.: 2022-00476 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: 1036 15th Street, Rock Island, IL 61201-2553

Legal Description or Prope rty Inde x No.: 16-02-114-008

This notice is to advise you that the above propert y has been sol d for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale w ill 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 increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accru ing taxes or speci al assessments to redeem the pr operty 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 tra nsfer title and the right to pos session of this propert y if re demption 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 12, 2026 at 1:00 PM. You may be present at this hearing, but your r ight to redeem will already have expired at that time YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROP ERTY

If you have

TO: Chance J. Huston; E rika S. H uston; Alan Kump; Alan Kump; Alan Kump; Alan Kump; Occupant; City of East Moline c/o City Clerk; City of East Moline c/o City Attorney; City of Eas t Moline Finance Office; Karen Kinney, County Clerk of Rock Island Cou nty, Illinois; Claimants, Judgment Creditors, and Decree Creditors, if any of the above desc ribed as "Unknown Owners"; "Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots". TAX D EED NO.: 2026TX22 FILED: 1/26/2026 TAKE NOTICE County of Rock Island

Date Premises Sold: December 28, 2023 Certificate No.: 2022-00307 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: 3709 6th Avenue, East Moline, IL 61 244

Legal Description or Prope rty Inde x No.: 09-29-203-005

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

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO

PREVENT LOSS OF PROP ERTY

I3281146 Review Feb. 10, 17, 24, 2026

TO: Robert P. Ochoa;

the

Unknown Heirs & Devisees for the Estat e for Robert P

Unknown

& Devisees for the Estate for Robert P. Ochoa; Unknown Heirs & Devisees for the Estate for Robert P. Ochoa; Occupa nt; Christina P Barlow; Devin Luis Ramos; Kara A Hamilton; Son ya Conseption Ramos; 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.: 2026TX23 FILED: 1/26/2026 TAK E NOTICE County of Rock Island

Date Premises Sold: December 28, 2023 Certificate No.: 2022-00318 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: 331 23rd Street, East Mol ine, IL 61244-12 41

Legal Description or Prope rty Inde x No.: 09-30-204-016

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

TO: Kenneth Dorman; Patricia Dorman; Patr icia Dorman; Patricia Dorman; Patricia Dorman; Cresencia Burhans; Cresencia Burhans; Cresencia Burhans; Cresencia Burh ans; Occupant; Byrd's Nest, Inc Fredrick Byrd as R/A for Byrd's Nest, Inc.; Illinois Secretary of State for Byrd's Nest, Inc.; Denisha Null Smith; Alexia A Randolph; Jameia S. Terry; Leonard Wash; E dwar d D. Randolph; Kare n 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.: 2026TX26 FILED: 1/26/2026 TAK E NOTICE County of Rock Island

Date Premises Sold: December 28, 2023 Certificate No.: 2022-00328 Sold for General Taxes of (Year ): 2022 Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special Assessment Number: N/A Wa rrant No.: N/A Installment No.: N/A

THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES

Property Located at: 1534 10th Avenue , East Moline, IL 61244

Legal Description or Prope rty Inde x No.: 09-30-303-010

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

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 mat ter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Rock Island County in 1317 3rd Avenue, Rock I sland, IL 61201, Room: TBD, on August 18, 2026 at 1:30 PM. You may be present at this hearing, but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time. YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMED IATELY TO PREVENT 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

or Assignee January 28, 2026 I3 281150 Review Feb. 10, 17, 24, 2026

TO: Kenneth Dorman; Patricia Dorman; Patricia A Dorman; Patricia A. Dorman; Cresencia Burhans; Patricia A. Dorman; Cresencia Burhans; Cresencia Burhans; Cresencia Burhans; Occupant; Tara L. Burhans; Jody J Byrd; The Acri Company; The Acri Company; Benjamin Acri as R/A for The Acri Company; Benjamin Acri as R/A for The Acri Company; Illinois Secretary of State for The Acri Company; The Acri Company; The Acri Company; 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 owner s or parties interested in said land or lots".

TAX DEED NO.: 2026TX25 FILED: 1/26/2026 TAK E NOTICE County of Rock Island Date Premises Sold: December 28, 2023 Certificate No.: 2022-00327 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: 1335 11th Ave, East Moline, IL 612441714 Legal Description or Prope rty Inde x No.: 09-30-301-006

Senior Ci tizen $5,000 15-1701971 December 31

Senior Freeze $75,000 max income 15-1721994 July 1

Home Improvement $25,000 maximum15-1801975 NA

Disabled Veteran $100,000 15-1651969-revised in 2014File with State Disabled Veteran Standa rd 30% to 49% $2,50015-1692007-revised in 2015 December 31 50% to 69% $5,000 70% to 100% tax exempt

Returning Ve t$5,000 15-1672007December 31

Disabled Person $2,000 15-1682007 December 31

Tenant Homestead $6,000 15-1751978 July 1

If you have any questions in regards to exemptions that you may possibly be eligible for please contact the Supervisor of Assessments Office (815)772-5195. February 17, 2026

This matt er is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Rock Island County in 1317 3rd Ave nue, Rock Island, IL 61201, Room: TBD, on August 18, 2026 at 1:30 PM. You may be present at this hearing, but your right to redeem will already hav e expired at that time. YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT 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 Coun ty, Illinois at the Office of the County Clerk in Rock Island, Illinois. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT THE COUNTY CLERK 1504 Third Avenue First Floor Rock Island, IL 61201 309-558-3562 Private Equity G roup LLC Purchaser or Assignee January 28, 2026 I3281151 Review Feb. 10, 17, 24, 2026

Robert

Ochoa; Michguel

Ochoa,

Executor of

Estate of Robert P. Ochoa; Michguel

Ochoa;

Heirs

TO: James T. Taylor; Jam es T. Taylor; James M. Taylor; James M . Taylor; James T. Taylor; Occupant; Samantha Edna Anderson;Joshua T Taylor; James Taylor; City of East Moline c/o City Clerk; City of East Moline c/o City Attorney; City of East Moline Finance Office; Attorney Gen eral for the State of Illinois Departmen t of Revenue; State of Il linois Department of Revenue; State of Illinois Department of Revenue; Karen Kinney, County Clerk of Rock Island County, Illinois; Claimants, Judgment Creditors, and Decree Creditors, if any of the above desc ribed as "Unknown Owners"; "Unknown owner s or parties intereste d in said land or lots".

TAX DEED NO.: 2026TX24 FILED: 1/26/2026 TAK E NOTICE County of Rock Island

Date Premises Sold: December 28, 2023 Certificate No.: 2022-00320 Sold for General Taxes of (Year ): 2022 Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special Assessment Number: N/A Wa rrant No.: N/A Installment No.: N/A

THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES

Property Located at: 446 19th Street, East Molin e, IL 61244-1248

Legal Description or Prope rty Inde x No.: 09-30-206-013

This matt er is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Rock Island County in 1317 3rd Ave nue, Rock Island, IL 61201, Room: TBD, on August 18, 2026 at 1:30 PM. You may be present at this hearing, but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time. YOU ARE URGED TO REDE EM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY Redemption can be made at any time on or before Jul y 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 Isla nd, IL 61201 309-558-3562 Private Equity Group LLC

Purchaser or Assignee January 28, 2026 I3 281147 Review Feb. 10, 17, 24, 2026

TO: Brian Wallace; Brian Wallace; Occupant; Kim Wall ace; Todd Wallace; Attorney General for the State of Illinoi s Departmen t of Revenue; State of Illinois D epartment of Revenue ; State of Illinois Departmen t of Revenue; Karen Kinney, County Clerk of Rock Island County, Illinois; Claimant s, 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.: 2026TX21 FILED: 1/26/2026

TAKE NOTICE County of Rock Island Date Premises Sold: December 28, 2023

Certificate No.: 2022-00281 Sold for General Taxes of (Year): 2022

Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special Assessment Numbe r: N/A Warrant No.: N/A Installment No.: N/A

THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES

Property Located at: 354 Island Avenue, East Moline, IL 61244-1018

Legal Description or Prope rty Inde x No.: 09-19-105-029

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY

Redemption can be made at an y 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 Isla nd, IL 61201 309-558-3562 Private Equity Group LLC

Purchaser or Assignee January 28, 2026 I3281144 Review Feb. 10, 17, 24, 2026

TO: Andy D Seynaeve; Janet L Seynaeve; Occupan t; Andrew J. Seynaeve; Alejandro A Flores; Lisa Marie Flores; Karen Kinney, County Clerk of Rock Island Count y, 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.: 2026TX19 FILED: 1/26/2026 TAK E NOTICE County of Rock Island

Date Premises Sold: December 28, 2023 Certificate No.: 2022-00274 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: 304 8th Avenue, Hampton, IL 61256-9665

Legal Description or Prope rty Inde x No.: 09-17-311-014

Redemption can be made at an y 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 Avenue First Floor Rock Island, IL 61201 309-558-3562 Private Equity Group LLC Purchaser or Assignee January 28, 2026 I3281142 Review Feb. 10, 17, 24, 2026

County Clerk of Rock Island County, Illinois; Claimants, Judgment Creditors, and Decree Creditors, if any of the above described as "Unknown Owners"; "Unknown owner s or parties intereste d

said land or lots".

TAX DEED NO.: 2026TX20 FILED: 1/26/2026 TAKE NOTICE County of Rock Island Date Premises Sold: December 28, 2023 Certificate No.: 2022-00275 Sold for General Taxes of (Year): 2022 Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipal ity) 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: 202 Mississippi Court, East Moline, IL 61244-1029

Legal Description or Property Index No.: 09-19-102-009

Redemption can be made at an y 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 Avenue First Floor Rock Island, IL 61201 309-558-3562 Private Equity Group LLC Purchaser or Assignee January 28 , 2026

I3281143 Review Feb. 10, 17, 24, 2026

TO: Kathleen Schumacher; Wayne Schumac her, as Executor of the Es tate of Kathleen Schumac her; Wayne Lee Schumacher III; Mark A. Schumacher; Mark A. Schumacher; Occupant; Denise A. Coats; Christopher W. Herr; David A. Ponce; Vibrant Credit Union as f/k/a DHCU Community Credit Union; Vibrant Credit Union as f/k/a DHCU Community Credit Union; Karen Kinney,

LEG AL NOTICES LEG AL NOTICES

AL NOTICES

TO: Tony Medina; Genevieve Truscott; Genevieve Truscott; Occu pant; Than Soe ; Karen Kinney, County Clerk of Rock Island County, Illinois; C laimants, Judgment Creditors, and Decree Creditors, if any of the above described as "Unknown Owner s"; "Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots".

TAX DEED NO.: 2026TX37 FILED: 1/27/2026 TAK E NOTICE County of Rock Island

Date Premises Sold: December 28, 2023 Certificate No.: 2022-00501 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: 1023 15th Street, Rock Island, IL 61201-2554

Legal Description or Prope rty Inde x No.: 16-02-201-006

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

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROP ERTY

Redemption can be mad e 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 Avenue First Floor Rock Island, IL 61201 309-558-3562 Private Equity Group LLC Purchaser or Assignee January 30 , 2026 I3281301 Review Feb. 10, 17, 24, 2026

Robin

Occupant; Christopher M. Greve;

Lauren

e Ann Greve ; Tristan Avon Robertsonweina; Selena A. Lafrenz; Attorney General for the State of Illinois D epartmen t of Reve nue; State of Illinois Department of Revenue; State of Illinois Department of Revenue; Karen Kinney, County Clerk of Rock Island County, Illinois; Claimants, Judgment Creditors, and Decr ee Creditors, if any of the above described as "Unknown Owners"; "Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots" . TAX DEED NO : 2026TX47 FILED: 1/28/2026 TAKE NOTICE County of Rock Island Date Premises Sold: December 28, 2023 C ertificate No.: 2022-00612

Sold for General Taxes of (Year): 2022

Sold for Specia l Assessment of (Municipality) and Speci al Assessment Number: N/A Warrant No.: N/A Installment No.: N/A THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES

Property Located at: 3309 33rd Avenue Court, Rock Island, IL 61201-6424

Legal Description or Prope rty Inde x No.: 16-12-402-003

This notice is to advise you that the above propert y has been sol d for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale w ill 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 increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or speci al assessments to redeem the pr operty 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 tra nsfer title and the right to pos session of this property if re demption 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 14, 2026 at 1:00 PM. You may be present at this hearing, but your r ight to redeem will already have expired at that time YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROP ERTY

TO: Richinda Lisle-Sakho; Richinda Lisle-Sakho; Richinda D Lisle-Sakho ; Ri chinda Lisle-Sakho; Richinda Lisle-Sakho ; Richinda Lisle-Sakho; Richinda Lisle-Sakho; Occu pan t; Alexia S. Reid; Karen Kinney, County Clerk of Rock Island County, Illinois; Claimants, Judgment Creditors, and Decree Creditors, if any of the above desc ribed as "Unknown Owners"; "Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots". TAX D EED NO.: 2026TX38 FILED: 1/27/2026 TAKE NOTICE County of Rock Island

Date Premises Sold: December 28, 2023 Certificate No.: 2022-00519 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: 1100 19th Avenue, Rock Island, IL 61201-4331

Legal Description or Prope rty Inde x No.: 16-02-313-030

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

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROP ERTY

TO: Nicolasa Casco; Nicolasa Casco; Unknown H eirs & Devisees for the Estate Nicolasa Casco; Unknown Heirs & Devisees for the Estat e Nicolasa Casco; Unknown Heirs & D evisees for the Estate Nicolasa Casco; Unknown Heirs & Devisees for the Estate Nicolasa Casco; Isidro Sanchez; Isidro Sanchez; Ricardo Casco, Jr.; Ricar do Casco, Jr.; Ricardo Casco, Jr.; Cesar Casco; Unknown Heirs & Devisees for the Estate of Cesar Casco; Unknown Heirs & Devisees for the Estate of Cesar Casco; Occupant; Jakobe Charles Benson; Augustin Gutie rrez; Karen Kinney, County Clerk of Rock Island County, Illinois; Claimants, Judgment Creditors, and Decree Creditors, if any of the above descr ibed as "Unknown Owners"; "U nknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots".

TAX DEED NO.: 2026TX40 FILED: 1/27/2026 TAK E NOTICE County of Rock Island

Date Premises Sold: December 28, 2023 Certificate No.: 2022-00555 Sold for General Taxes of (Year ): 2022 Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special Assessment Numbe r: N/A Warrant No.: N/A Installment No.: N/A THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES

Property Located at: 1732 5th Street, Rock Island, IL 61201-3235

Legal Description or Prope rty Inde x No.: 16-03-235-011

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 mat ter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Rock Island County in 1317 3rd Avenue, Rock Island, IL 61201, Room: TBD, on August 12, 2026 at 1:00 PM. You may be present at this hearing, but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time. YOU ARE URGED TO REDEE M IMMED IATELY TO PREVENT 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 Avenue First Floor Rock Island, IL 61201 309-558-3562 Private Equity Group LLC Purchaser or Assignee January 30, 2026 I3 281300 Review Feb. 10, 17, 24, 2026

TO:Unknown Heirs & Devisees for the Es tate of Joyce J. Benson; Sale nna Benson; Viola Benson; Viola Benson; M elanie Benson; Melanie Benson; Melanie Benson; Melanie Benson; Ellen Murphy; Oliver Calhoun; Oliver Calhoun; Unknown Hei rs & Devisees for the Estate of Alvin E. Benson; Alvin Benson; Occupant; Jesse C Sappi ngton; Matthew D Mierzwa ; City of East Moline Finance Office; City of East Moline c/o City Attorney; City of East Moline c/o City Clerk; Karen Kinney, County Clerk of Rock Island County, Illinois; Claiman ts, 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.: 2026TX27 FILED: 1/26/2026 TAK E NOTICE County of Rock Island Date Premises Sold: December 28, 2023 Certificate No.: 2022-00346 Sold for General Taxes of (Year ): 2022 Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special Assessment Number: N/A Wa rrant No.: N/A Installment No.: N/A THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES

Property Located at: 1406 18th Street, East Moline, IL 61244

Legal Description or Prope rty Inde x No.: 09-30-316-002

This matt er is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Rock Island County in 1317 3rd Ave nue, Rock Island, IL 61201, Room: TBD, on August 18, 2026 at 1:30 PM. You may be present at this hearing, but your right to redeem will already hav e expired at that time. YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT 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 Coun ty, Illinois at the Office of the County Clerk in Rock Island, Illinois. FOR FURTHER INFORMATIO N CONTACT THE COUNTY CLERK 1504 Third Avenue First Floor Rock Island, IL 61201 309-558-3562 Private Equity G roup LLC Purchaser or Assignee January 28, 2026 I3281152 Review Feb. 10, 17, 24, 2026

TO:

Moore;

Cade

Roschi;

Rosie Hird; Mackenze

TO: PPG Enterprises, LLC; Roberto Cho as R/A for PPG Enterprises, LLC; CFT Group, LLC as Manager for PPG Enterprises, LLC; Illinois Secretary of State for PPG Enterprises, LLC; Roberto Camacho as R/A for PPG Enterprises, LLC; Occupant; Hamid Mirzayee; City of Rock Island c/o City Clerk; City of Rock Island c/o City Council; City of Rock Island Finance Department; Karen Kinney, County Clerk of Rock Islan d 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.: 2026TX33 FILED: 1/27/2026 TAKE NOTICE County of Rock Island Date Premises Sold: December 28, 2023 Certificate No.: 2022-00426 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: 2511 18th Avenue, Rock Island, IL 61201-4736 Legal Description or Prope rty Inde x No.: 16-01-154-003

This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sol d 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 increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequen tly accruing taxes or special ass essments to re deem the property from su bseq uent forfeitures or tax sa les. 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. Thi s matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Rock Island Count y in 1317 3rd Avenue, Rock Island, IL 61201, Room: TBD, on August 12, 2026 at 1:00 PM You may be present at this hearing, but your right to re deem will already have expired at that time. YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT 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 Coun ty, Illinois at the Office of the County Clerk in Rock Is land, Illinois. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT THE COUNTY CLERK 1504 Third Avenue First Floor Rock Island, IL 61201 309558-3562 Private Equity Group LLC Purchaser or Assignee January 30, 2026 I3281296 Review Feb. 17, 24, Mar. 3, 2026

TO: Darren L. Towns end; Occupant ; Daniel L. Townsend; Madison C. Townsend; Ashly A Sarv er; Aven Financial, Inc for Coasta l Community Bank; Coastal Community Bank; Coastal Community Bank; C T Corporation System as R/A for Ave n Financial, Inc. for Coastal Community Bank; Karen Kinney, County Clerk of Rock Island County, Illinois; Claimant s, 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.: 2026TX29 FILED: 1/26/2026 TAK E NOTICE County of Rock Island

Date Premises Sold: December 28, 2023 Certificate No.: 2022-00359 Sold for General Taxes of (Year ): 2022 Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special Assessment Number: N/A Wa rrant No.: N/A Installment No.: N/A

THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES

Property Located at: 132 6th Street, Silvis, IL 61282-1137

Legal Description or Prope rty Index No.: 09-31-211-022

This matt er is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Rock Island County in 1317 3rd Ave nue, Rock Island, IL 61201, Room: TBD, on August 18, 2026 at 1:30 PM. You may be present at this hearing, but your right to redeem will already hav e expired at that time. YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT 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 Coun ty, Illinois at the Office of the County Clerk in Rock Island, Illinois. FOR FURTHER INFOR MATION CONTACT THE COUNTY CLERK 1504 Third Avenue First Floor Rock Island , IL 61201 309-558-3562 Private Equity G roup LLC Purchaser or Assignee January 28, 2026 I3281153 Review Feb. 10, 17, 24, 2026

TO: Mario Oliva Soriano; Mario Oliva Soriano; Occupant; Guadalupe Acosta; Ivan O. Hernandez; Steven Ligin o; Brian Reynolds; 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.: 2026TX28 FILED: 1/26/2026 TAK E NOTICE County of Rock Island

Date Premises Sold: December 28, 2023 Certificate No.: 2022-00347 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: 1407 19th Street, East Moline, IL 61244-2349

Legal Description or Prope rty Index No.: 09-30-316-020

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

County, FOR FURTHER Rock Island, IL I3281322 Revie

I3281149 Review Feb. 10, 17, 24, 2026

c/o Village Attorney; Village of

Rock Island County, Illinois; Claimants, Judgmen t Creditors, and

Creditors, if any of the above described as "Unknown Owners"; "Unknown owners or parties interes ted in said land or lots".

TAX DEED NO.: 2026TX30 FILED: 1/26/2026 TAK E NOTICE County of Rock Island

Date Premises Sold: December 28, 2023 Certificate No.: 2022-00384 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: 434 12th St, Silvis, IL 61282-1212

Legal Description or Prope rty Inde x No.: 09-32-300-025

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

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROP ERTY

I3281155 Review Feb. 10, 17, 24, 2026

61201

TO: Dwayne Miller; Dwayne S Miller; Dwayn e S . Miller; Occupant; Joseph Rood-Faida ; Charles Erveline; Shilove Mildort; Augusme Ronicq; Herode Rejisme; Justo Lopez; Jean Innocent; Timanette T. Morrison; Christina M Martin; Sheila S. Noah; Jonee Dean Cross; Tracy Lee Johnson; Occupant; Village of Milan c/o Village Clerk; Village of Milan

Milan; Karen Kinney, County Clerk of

Decree

sweet job?

Classifieds, away with explore.

TO: Bryan Broessel; Debra Broes sel; Sel by Enterprises, LLC; Occupant; Jordan Paul Chezum; Chance

A. Broessel; K aren Kinney, County Clerk of Rock Island County, Illinois; Claimants, Judgment Creditors, and Decr ee Creditors, if any of the above described as "Unknown Owners"; "Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots". TAX DEED NO.: 2026TX52 FILED: 1/28/2026 TAKE NOTICE

County of Rock Island Date Premises Sold: December 28, 2023 Certificate No.: 2022-00658 Sold for General Taxes of (Year): 2022 Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipal ity) 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: 805 4th Avenue East, Milan, IL 61264-2634

Legal Description or Prope rty Inde x No.: 16-24-204-033

This notice is to advise you that the above propert y has been sol d for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale w ill 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 increased if the purc haser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accru ing taxes or speci al assessments to redeem the pr operty 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 tra nsfer title and the right to pos session of this propert y if re demption is not mad e 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 14, 2026 at 1:00 PM. You may be present at this hearing, but your r ight to redeem will already have expired at that time. YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROP ERTY

Redemption can be mad e 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 Avenue First Floor Rock Island, IL 61201 309-558-3562 Private Equity Group LLC Purchaser or Assignee January 30 , 2026 I3281322 Review Feb. 17, 24, Mar. 3, 2026

TO: Deirdre Boyd; Deirdre Boyd; Occupant; Michelle L Duff ee; Avery T Foster; Karen Kinn ey, County Clerk of Rock Island County, Illinois; C laimants, Judgment Credi tors, and Decree Creditors, if any of the above described as "Unknown Owner s"; "Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots".

TAX DEED NO.: 2026TX15 FILED: 1/26/2026 TAKE NOTICE County of Rock Island Date Premises Sold: December 28, 2023 Certificate No.: 2022-00216 Sold for General Taxes of (Year): 2022 Sold for Specia l 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: 3823 10th Avenue Place, Mol ine, IL 61265-2430

Legal Description or Prope rty Inde x No.: 08-34-318-025

Redemption can be made at an y 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 INFORMA TION CONTACT THE COUNTY CLERK 1504 Third Avenue First Floor Rock Island, IL 61201 309-558-3562 Private Equity Group LLC Purchaser or Ass ignee January 28, 2026 I3281134 Review Feb. 10, 17, 24, 2026

TO: Richinda D. Lisle-Sakho; Richinda D. Lisle-Sakho; Richinda D. Lisle-Sakho ; Richinda D Lisle-Sakho; Richinda D. Lisle-Sakho; Richinda D. Lisle-Sakho; Richinda D Lisle-Sakho; Occupant; Divia Deshia Dunbar; City of Rock Island c/o City Clerk; City of Rock Island Fi nance Department; City of Rock Island c/o City Attorney; Advantage RE Enterp rises, L.L.C.; James A Howard as R/A for Advantage RE Enterprises, L.L.C.; 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 owner s or parties interested in said land or lots" TAX DEED N O.: 2026TX41 FILED: 1/27/2026 TAKE NOTICE

County of Rock Island Date Premises Sold: December 28, 2023 Certificate No.: 2022-00559 Sold for G eneral Taxes of (Year): 2022 Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special Assessment Numbe r: N/A War rant No.: N/A Installment No.: N/A THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES

Property Located at: 1618 7th Street, Rock Island , IL 61201-3213

Legal Description or Prope rty Index No.: 16-03-237-010

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

IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT 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 Avenue First Floor Rock Island, IL 61201 309-558-3562 Private Equity Group LLC Purchaser or Assignee January 30, 2026 I3 281302 Review Feb. 10, 17, 24, 2026

TO: Julia A Soliz; Julia A Soliz; Occupant; Anna Marie Soliz; Santos L. Salazar; Julian A Soliz; Estela Elena Soliz; Karen Kinney, County Clerk of Rock Island County, Illinois; Claimants, Judgment Creditors, and Decree Creditors, if any of the above described as "Unknown Owner s"; "Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots".

TAX DEED NO.: 2026TX16 FILED: 1/26/2026 TAK E NOTICE County of Rock Island

Date Premises Sold: December 28, 2023 Certificate No.: 2022-00221

Sold for General Taxes of (Year): 2022 Sold for Speci al 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: 840 47th Street, Moline, IL 61265-2653

Legal Description or Prope rty Inde x No.: 08-34-400-023

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT 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 Isla nd, IL 61201 309-558-3562 Private Equity Group LLC Purchaser or Assignee January 28, 2026 I3281135 Review Feb. 10, 17, 24, 2026

TO: Jeremiah Fry; Jeremiah Fry; Jeremiah Fry; Jeremiah Fry; Jeremiah Fry; Jeremiah Fry; Jeremiah Fry; Jeremiah Fry; Jeremiah Fry; Jeremiah Fry; Jeremiah Fry; Jeremiah Fry; Jeremiah Fry; Richard J Truitt; Occupan t; Penny Jo Murphy; Audrea R. Ehrhardt; City of Rock Island c/o City Clerk; City of Rock Island c/o City Attorney; City of Rock Island Finance 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.: 2026TX43 FILED: 1/27/2026 TAK E NOTICE County of Rock Island

Date Premis es Sold: December 28, 2023 Certificate No.: 2022-00570

Sold for General Taxes of (Year): 2022 Sold for Speci al 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: 1823 7th Street, Rock Island, IL 61201-4149

Legal Descr iption or Prope rty Inde x No.: 16-03-403-061

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 possessio n of this property if redemption is not made on or before July 1, 2026. This mat ter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Rock Island County in 1317 3rd Avenue, Rock Island, IL 61201, Room: TBD, on August 12, 2026 at 1:00 PM. You may be present at this hearing, but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time. YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMED IATELY TO PREVENT 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 Avenue

First Floor Rock Island, IL 61201 309-558-3562 Private Equity Group LLC

Purchaser or Assignee January 30, 2026 I3 281306 Review Feb. 10, 17, 24, 2026

George Carizey; Israel Perez; Israel Perez ; Rutilia

Rutilia Peña; Occupant; Hailey Grac e Chaffee; Erik Nava rro; Veronica Padilla; Ronald L. Hawk Jr.; Zachary K Tunnell; Attorney General for the State of Illinois Department of Revenue; State of Illinois Department of Revenue; State of Illinois Department of Revenue; Karen Kinney, County Clerk of Rock Island County, Illinois; Claimants, Judgment Creditors, and Decree Creditors, if any of the above desc ribed as "Unknown Owners"; "Unknown owner s or parties intereste d in said land or lots".

TAX DEED NO.: 2026TX18 FILED: 1/26/2026 TAK E NOTICE County of Rock Island

Date Premises Sold: December 28, 2023 Certificate No.: 2022-00251

Sold for General Taxes of (Year): 2022 Sold for Speci al 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 Propert y Locat ed at: 644 17th Avenue, East Moline, IL 61244-2027

Legal Description or Prope rty Inde x No.: 08-36-140-006

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY

Redemption can be made at an y 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 INFO RMATIO N CONTACT THE COUNTY CLERK 1504 Third Ave nue First Floor Rock Isla nd, IL 61201 309-558-3562 Private Equity Group LLC

Purchaser or Assignee January 28, 2026 I3281136 Review Feb. 10, 17, 24, 2026

TO: Marlene Aldeman; Unknown Heirs & Devisees for the Estate of Marlene Aldeman; Dennis L Aldeman; Timothy Aldeman; Crystal Aldeman; Leslie Aldeman; Leslie Aldeman; Leslie Aldeman; Leslie Aldeman; Leslie Aldeman; Timothy Al deman; Crystal Aldeman; Leslie Aldeman; Daniel El deen; Daniel Eldeen; David Eldeen; Davi d Eldeen; Unknown Heirs and Devisees for the Estate of Daniel Eldeen; Unknown Heirs and Devisees for the Estate of Daniel Eldeen ; Occupant ; Hope Aldeman; Gannon Aldeman; Bri annon Leigh Aldeman; Karen Kinney, County Clerk of Rock Island County, Illinois; Claimants, Judgment Creditors, and Decree Creditors, if any of the above described as "Unknown Owners"; "U nknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots".

TAX DEED NO.: 2026TX44 FILED: 1/27/2026 TAK E NOTICE County of Rock Island

Date Premises Sold: December 28, 2023 Certificate No.: 2022-00576 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: 541 22nd Avenue, Rock Island, IL 61201-4129

Legal Description or Prope rty Inde x No.: 16-03-411-008

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

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROP ERTY

Redemption can be made at an y 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 Avenue First Floor Rock Island, IL 61201 309-558-3562 Private Equity Group LLC Purchaser or Assignee January 30, 2026

I3281305 Review Feb. 10, 17, 24, 2026

TO: Eugene C. Reb ello, as Trustee under the Eugene C. Rebello Trust date 2/8/2018; E ugene C. Reb ello; Unknown Heirs & Devisees for the Estate Eugene C. Rebello; Joseph Rebello; Joseph Rebello; Eugene C. Rebello, as Trustee under the Eugene C. Rebel lo Trust date 2/8/2018; Eugene C. Rebello, as Trustee under the Eugene C. Rebello Trust date 2/8/2018; Marce ll a Miner as Executor for the Estat e of Eugene C. Rebello; Marcella Miner as Executor for the Estate of Eugene C. Rebello; Marcella Miner as Executor for the Estate of Eugene C. Rebel lo; Unknown Heirs & Devisees for the Estat e Eugene C Rebello; Charles E Rebello; Angela Rebello; Jamie Marie Gooden; Anthony Rebello; Jamie Marie Gooden; Charles E. Rebel lo; Charles E. Rebello; Angela Rebell o; Occupant; Anderson Painting & Decorating, LLC; City of Rock Island c/o City Clerk; City of Rock Island Finance Department; City of Rock Island c/o City Attorney; Karen Ki nney, County Clerk of Rock Island County, Illinois; Cl aimants, 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 : 2026TX49 FILED: 1/28/2026 TAKE NOTICE County of Rock Island Date Premises Sold: December 28, 2023 C ertificate No.: 2022-00641 Sol d fo r General Taxes of (Year ): 2022 Sold for Speci al 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: 1719 65th Avenue West , Rock Island, IL 61201-7415

Legal Description or Prope rty Inde x No.: 16-22-202-001

This notice is to advise you that the above propert y has been sol d for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale w ill 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 increased if the purc haser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accru ing taxes or speci al assessments to redeem the pr operty 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 tra nsfer title and the right to pos session of this propert y if re demption 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 14, 2026 at 1:00 PM. You may be present at this hearing, but your r ight to redeem will already have expired at that time YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROP ERTY

TO: Emmett J Occupant; S & Revenue; Stat County Clerk of of the above d lots". TAX DEED Sold: Decemb Sold for Special Installment No.: Property Located Legal Descript

This notice is period of redem increase at 6 m tax sale or his the pr operty f amount you owe tax deed whic or before July 3rd Avenue, R this hearing, but YOU ARE URGE Redemption c Island County, FOR FURTHER Rock Island, IL I3281333 Revie

TO:

Peña;

TO: Emmett James Granada; Emmett James Granada; Ricado Graci a; Ricado Gracia; Ricado Garcia; Occupant; S & W Concrete; Cameron Lopez; Attorney General for the State of Illinois Department of Revenue; State of Illinois Department of Revenue ; State of Illinois D epartment of Revenue ; Karen Kinney, County Clerk of Rock Island County, Illinois; Claimants, Judgment Cr editors, and Decree Creditors, if any of the above describ ed as "Unknown Owners"; "Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots". TAX DEED NO.: 2026TX62 FILED: 1/28/2026 TAKE NOTICE County of Rock Island Date Premises

Sold: December 28, 2023 Certifi cate No.: 2022-00782 Sold for Gener al Taxes of (Ye ar): 2022

Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special Ass essment Number: N/A Warrant No.: N/A

Installment No.: N/A THIS PROPERTY HAS BE EN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES

Property Located at: 519 18th Avenue A, Moline, IL 61265-3750

Legal Description or Prope rty Inde x No.: 17-06-234-004

This notice is to advise you that the above propert y has been sol d 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 increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accru ing taxes or speci al assessments to redeem the pr operty 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 tra nsfer title and the right to pos session of this property if re demption 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 19, 2026 at 1:00 PM. You may be present at this hearing, but your r ight to redeem will already have expired at that time YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROP ERTY

Redemption can be made at an y time on or before July 1, 2026 by applying to the County Clerk of R ock Island County, Illinois at the Office of the County Clerk in Rock Island, Illinois. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT THE COUNTY CLERK 1504 Third Avenue First Floor Rock Island, IL 61201 309-558-3562 Private Equity Group LLC Purchaser or Assignee January 30 , 2026

I3281333 Review Feb. 17, 24, Mar. 3, 2026

Amy

Illinois Healthcare and Family Services Child Support Enforcement Colle ction and Asset Recovery

Illinois Healthcare and Family Services Child Support Enforcement Colle ction and Asset Recovery Unit; Attorney General for Illinois H ealthcare and Family Services Child Support Enforcement Collection and Asset Recovery Unit; Karen Kinney, County Clerk of Rock Island County, Illinois; Claimants, Judgment Creditors, and Decree Creditors, if any of the abov e described as "Unknown Owners"; "Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots". TAX DEED NO.: 2026TX54 FILED: 1/28/2026 TAKE

NOTICE County of Rock Island Date Premises Sold: December 28, 2023 Certificate No.: 2022-00672

Sold for General Taxes of (Year): 2022

Sold for Specia l 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: 1810 85th Avenue West , Rock Island, IL 61201-7628

Legal Description or Prope rty Inde x No.: 16-27-422-004

This notice is to advise you that the above propert y has been sol d for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale w ill 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 increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accru ing taxes or speci al assessments to redeem the pr operty 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 tra nsfer title and the right to pos session of this propert y if re demption 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 14, 2026 at 1:00 PM. You may be present at this hearing, but your r ight to redeem will already have expired at that time YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY Redemption can be made at an y 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 Avenue First Floor Rock Island, IL 61201 309-558-3562 Private Equity Group LLC Purchaser or Assignee January 30 , 2026 I3281323 Review Feb. 17, 24, Mar. 3, 2026

TO: Michael D Polchow, as Trustee under The Michael D. Polchow and Shi rl ey Diane Polchow Trust Agreement Dated 4/9/2009; Shi rl ey Polchow, as Trustee under The Michael D Polchow an d Shirley Diane Polchow Trust Agreement Dated 4/9/2009; Michael D . Polchow; Shirley Polchow; Occupa nt; Adrian Joseph Sowers; Karen Kinney, County Clerk of Rock Island County, Illinois; Claimants, Judgment Creditors, and Decree Creditors, if any of the above descr ibed as "Unknown Owners"; "U nknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots".

TAX DEED NO.: 2026TX48 FILED: 1/28/2026 TAK E NOTICE County of Rock Island

Date Premises Sold: December 28, 2023 Certificate No.: 2022-00632

Sold for General Taxes of (Year): 2022 Sold for Speci al Assessment of (Municipality) and Special Assessment Numbe r: N/A War rant No.: N/A Installment No.: N/A THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES

Property Located at: 1327 46th Avenue, Rock Island, IL 61201-6851

Legal Description or Prope rty Inde x No.: 16-14-132-002

This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sol d 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 increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequen tly accruing taxes or special ass essments to re deem the property from su bseq uent 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. Thi s matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Rock Island Count y in 1317 3rd Avenue, Rock Island, IL 61201, Room: TBD, on August 14, 2026 at 1:00 PM You may be present at this hearing, but your right to re deem will already have expired at that time. YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT 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 Coun ty, Illinois at the Office of the County Clerk in Rock Island, Illinois. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT THE COUNTY CLERK 1504 Third Avenue First Floor Rock Island, IL 61201 309558-3562 Private Equity Group LLC Purchaser or Assignee January 30, 2026 I3281309 Review Feb. 17, 24, Mar. 3, 2026

TO: Georgia Catherine Green; Georgia Catherine Gree n; Georgia Catherine Green ; Georgia Catherin e Green; Edward D. Green; Occupant; Beauty Inside and Out Ministries, Inc.; Edward George Gree n; Whispering Oaks III Condominium Association c/o CAM Solutions; Kyna Tatum as R/A for Whispering Oaks III Condominium Associati on; Tom Vandeveldee as President for Whi spering Oaks III Condominium Associat ion; Kyna Tatum as R/A for Whispering Oaks III Condominium Associat ion; 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 interes ted in said land or lots".

TAX DEED NO.: 2026TX46 FILED: 1/28/2026 TAK E NOTICE County of Rock Island Date Premises Sold: December 28, 2023 Certificate No.: 2022-00605 Sold for General Taxes of (Year ): 2022 Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special Assessment Number: N/A Wa rrant No.: N/A Installment No.: N/A

THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES

Property Located at: 2507 26th Avenue Court, Unit 2, Rock I sland, IL 61201-5485

Legal Description or Prope rty Inde x No.: 16-12-106-002

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 mat ter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Rock Island County in 1317 3rd Avenue, Rock I sland, IL 61201, Room: TBD, on August 14, 2026 at 1:00 PM. You may be present at this hearing, but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time. YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMED IATELY TO PREVENT 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 Avenue First Floor Rock Island, IL 61201 309-558-3562 Private Equity Group LLC Purchaser or Assignee January 30, 2026 I3 281307 Review Feb. 10, 17, 24, 2026

TO: Jordan Thoms; Jordan Thoms;

Thoms;

ccupant; Acar Leasing Ltd.; Mary Catherine Hoffstea d;

Unit;

TO: Robert L. Dryoel; Joann Dryoel; Joann Dryoel; Joann Dryoel; Robert L. Dryoel; Robert L Dryoel; Occupa nt; 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 interes ted in said land or lots". TAX DEED NO.: 2026TX50 FILED: 1/28/2026 TAKE NOTICE County of Rock Island Date Premises Sold: December 28, 2023 Certificate No.: 202200642 Sold for General Taxes of (Year): 2022 Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special Assessment Numbe r: N/A War rant No.: N/A Installment No.: N/A THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES

Property Located at: 1616 65th Avenue West , Rock Island, IL 61201-7412

Legal Description or Prope rty Inde x No.: 16-22-203-002

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

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 Coun ty, Illinois at the Office of the County Clerk in Rock Island, Illinois. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT THE COUNTY CLERK 1504 Third Avenue First Floor Rock Island, IL 61201 309558-3562 Private Equity Group LLC Purchaser or Assignee January 30, 2026

I3281311 Review Feb. 17, 24, Mar. 3, 2026

TO: James Smith a/k/a James A. Smith; James Smith a/k/a James A. Smith; Chris T. Bowe rs; Lindsey Jea n Hook; Charlott e Delong; Unifund CCR, LLC ; Illinois Corporation Service Company as R/A for Unifund CCR, LLC; Attor ney General for the State of Illinois Department of Revenue; State of Illinois Department of Revenue; State of Illinois Departmen t of Reve nue; Kohn Law Firm S.C. , as Attorneys in 2020SC334; Time Investment Company, Inc.; Time Investment Company, Inc.; Illinois Corporati on Service Company as R/A for Time Investment Company, Inc.; Thomas A. Hafeman as President for Time Investment Company, Inc.; Thomas A. Hafeman as President for Time Investment Company, Inc.; Karen Kinney, County Clerk of Rock Island County, Illinois; Claimants, Judgment Creditors, and Decree Creditors, if any of the above descr ibed as "Unknown Owners"; "U nknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots".

TAX DEED NO.: 2026TX68 FILED: 1/28/2026 TAK E NOTICE County of Rock Island Date Premises Sold: December 28, 2023 Certificate No.: 2022-00850 Sold for General Taxes of (Year): 2022 Sold for Speci al 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: 2110 South Shore Drive, Moline, IL 61265-9707 Legal Description or Prope rty Inde x No.: 17-16-307-004

This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sol d 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 increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequen tly accruing taxes or special ass essments to redeem the property from su bseq uent 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. Thi s matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Rock Island Count y in 1317 3rd Avenue, Rock Island, IL 61201, Room: TBD, on August 19, 2026 at 1:00 PM You may be present at this hearing, but your right to re deem will already have expired at that time. YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT 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 Coun ty, Illinois at the Office of the County Clerk in Rock Island, Illinois. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT THE COUNTY CLERK 1504 Third Avenue First Floor Rock Island, IL 61201 309558-3562 Private Equity Group LLC Purchaser or Assignee January 30, 2026 I3281338 Review Feb. 17, 24, Mar. 3, 2026

TO: Terisa L. Harris; Jason A. Harris; Occupa nt; Adrien Marshall; Attorney General for the State of Illinois Department of Rev enue; State of Illinois Department of Revenue; State of Illinois Department of Revenue; Karen Kinney, County Clerk of Rock Island County, Illinois; Claimants, Judgment Creditors, and Decr ee Creditors, if any of the above described as "Unknown Owners"; "Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots" . TAX DEED NO : 2026TX65 FILED: 1/28/2026 TAKE NOTICE County of Rock Island Date Premises Sold: December 28, 2023 C ertificate No.: 2022-00825 Sol d fo r 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: 2707 47th Street, Moline, IL 61265- 5639

Legal Description or Prope rty Inde x No.: 17-10-213-021

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROP ERTY

Redemption can be mad e 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 Avenue First Floor Rock Island, IL 61201 309-558-3562 Private Equity Group LLC Purchaser or Assignee January 30 , 2026 I3281335 Review Feb. 17, 24, Mar. 3, 2026

Ronald

Karen Ki

County Clerk of Rock Island County, Illinois; Claimants, Judgment Cr editors, and Decree Creditors, if any of the above describ ed as "Unknown Owners"; "Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots". TAX DEED NO.: 2026TX69 FILED: 1/28/2026 TAKE NOTICE County of Rock Island

Date Premises Sold: December 28, 2023 Certificate No.: 2022-00863 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: 319 East 17th Street, Milan, IL 61264

Legal Description or Prope rty Inde x No.: 17-19-109-003

This notice is to advise you that the above propert y has been sol d for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale w ill 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 increased if the purc haser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accru ing taxes or speci al assessments to redeem the pr operty 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 tra nsfer title and the right to pos session of this propert y if re demption 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 19, 2026 at 1:00 PM. You may be present at this hearing, but your r ight to redeem will already have expired at that time YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROP ERTY

Ads that work pay for themselves. Ads that don’t work are expensive

TO: Jackie D. Karen Kinney, Creditors, if an in said land or Date Premises

2022 Sold for Warrant No.: N/A Property Located Legal Descript This notice is period of redem

The amount to further increa se taxes or s pecial

FURTHER

TO:

F. Carver II; Ronald F. Carver II; Lisa K. Carver; Lisa K. Carver; Lisa K. Carver; Lisa K. Carver; Ronald F Carver II; Ronald F. Carver II; Occupant; Joshua E. Carver; Ral ph T Carver;

nney,

TO: Prope rty Group, LLC; Theresa M Zubricki as R/A for Property Group, LLC; Property Group, LLC; Property Group, LLC; Walter M Zubricki as Manager for Prope rty Group, LLC; Walter M. Zubricki as Manager for Pr operty Group, LLC; Theresa M. Zubricki as R/A for Property Group, LLC; Property Group, LLC; Occupant; Sue Anne Pearce; William Alan Woods; New Charles M.; Cherry Ridge Condominiu m Association; Merna Jea n Bea n as R/A for Cherry Ridge Condominium Association; Karen Kinney, County Clerk of Rock Island County, Illinois; C laimants, Judgment Creditors, and Decree Creditors, if any of the above described as "Unknown Owner s"; "Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots".

TAX DEED NO.: 2026TX59 FILED: 1/28/2026 TAKE NOTICE County of Rock Island Date Premises Sold: December 28, 2023 Certifi cate No.: 2022-00703 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 H AS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES

Property Located at: 1217 35th Street Drive, Unit H, Moline, IL 61265-3466

Legal Description or Prope rty Inde x No.: 17-03-107-008

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

TO: Jamie Medinger; Jamie Medinger; Occupant; Martin Dale Hamerlinck; Ronda R. Mossage; Karen Kinney, County Clerk of Rock Island County, Illinois; Claimants, Judgment Creditors, and Decree Creditors, if any of the above desc ribed as "Unknown Owners"; "Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots". TAX D EED NO.: 2026TX53 FILED: 1/28/2026 TAKE NOTICE County of Rock Island

Date Premises Sold: December 28, 2023 Certificate No.: 2022-00671 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: 1927 88th Avenue West , Rock Island, IL 61201-7639

Legal Description or Prope rty Inde x No.: 16-27-415-003

This notice is to advise you that the above propert y has been sol d 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 increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accru ing taxes or speci al assessments to redeem the pr operty 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 tra nsfer title and the right to pos session of this property if re demption 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 14, 2026 at 1:00 PM. You may be present at this hearing, but your r ight to redeem will already have expired at that time YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROP ERTY

Redemption can be made at an y time on or before July 1, 2026 by applying to the County Clerk of R ock Island County, Illinois at the Office of the County Clerk in Rock Island, Illinois. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT THE COUNTY CLERK 1504 Third Avenue First Floor Rock Island, IL 61201 309-558-3562 Private Equity Group LLC Purchaser or Assignee January 30 , 2026 I3281316 Review Feb. 17, 24, Mar. 3, 2026

TO: Jackie D. Lett a/k/a Jackie Darlene Lett ; Jackie D. Lett a/k/a Jackie Darlene Lett ; Occupant; Karen Kinney, County Clerk of Rock Island Cou nty, Illinois; Claimants, Judgment Creditors, and Decree Creditors, if any of the above desc ribed as "Unknown Owners"; "Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots". TAX D EED NO.: 2026TX58 FILED: 1/28/2026 TAKE NOTICE County of Rock Island

Date Premises Sold: December 28, 2023 Certificate No.: 2022-00695 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: 2408 48th Street, Moline, IL 61265- 5003

Legal Description or Prope rty Inde x No.: 17-02-309-017

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

This matt er is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Rock Island County in 1317 3rd Avenue, Rock Island, IL 61201, Room: TBD, on August 14, 2026 at 1:30 PM. 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 PREVENT LOSS OF PROP ERTY

Redemption can be mad e 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 Avenue First Floor Rock Island, IL 61201 309-558-3562 Private Equity Group LLC Purchaser or Assignee January 28 , 2026

I3281328 Review Feb. 10, 17, 24, 2026

TO: Brian O Chandler; Brian O Chandler; Occupant; Zoe G Ackerman; Tower Loan of Illinois, LLC dba Tower Loan of Rock Island; Tower Loan of Illinois, LLC dba Tower Loan of Rock Island; C T Corporation System as R/A for Tower Loan of Illinois, LLC dba Tower Loan of Rock Island; State of Illinois Department of Revenue; State of Illinois Department of Revenue ; Attorney General for the State of Illinois Department of Revenue; Absolute Resolu tion s Investments, LLC; URS Agents, LLC as R/A for Absolute Resolutions Investments, LLC; Christopher Scruggs as Attorney in 2023SC1392; Heavn er, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC as Attorneys 2023SC140; Karen Kinney, County Clerk of Rock Island County, Illinois; Claimants, Judgment Creditors, and Decree Creditors, if any of the above desc ribed as "Unknown Owners"; "Unknown owner s or parties intereste d in said land or lots".

TAX DEED NO.: 2026TX51 FILED: 1/28/2026 TAK E NOTICE County of Rock Island

Date Premises Sold: December 28, 2023 Certificate No.: 2022-00645 Sold for General Taxes of (Year ): 2022 Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special Assessment Numbe r: N/A Warrant No.: N/A Installment No.: N/A THIS

PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES

Property Located at: 323 2nd Street W, Milan, IL 61264-2413

Legal Description or Prope rty Inde x No.: 16-23-220-006

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

PM You may be present at this hearing, but your right to re deem will already have expired at that time. YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT

LOSS OF PROPERTY Redemption can be made at any time on or befor e July 1, 2026 by applying to the County Clerk of Rock Island Coun ty, I llinois at the Office of the County Clerk in Rock Island, Illinois. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT THE COUNTY CLERK 1504 Third Avenue First Floor Rock Island, IL 61201 309558-3562 Private Equity Group LLC Purchaser or Assignee January 30, 2026

I3281315 Review Feb. 17, 24, Mar. 3, 2026

Donald

Dawn

for the Es tate of Dawn

Varad i; Unknown Heirs & Devisees for the Estate of Dawn A. Varadi ; Unknown Heirs & Devisees for the Estate of Dawn A. Varadi; Unknown Heirs & Devisees for the Estate of Dawn A. Varad i; Occupant; Brian Hale; The Family Credit Union; The Family Credit Union Karen Kinney, County Clerk of Rock Island County, Illinois; Claimant s, 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.: 2026TX61 FILED: 1/2 8/2026 TAKE NOTICE County of Rock Island Date Premises Sold: December 28, 2023

Certificate No.: 2022-00772 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: 4436 17th Avenue, Rock Island, IL 61201-3930

Legal Description or Property Index No.: 17-06-140-004

PM You may be present at this hearing, but your right to re deem will already have expired at that time. YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT 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 Coun ty, Illinois at the Office of the County Clerk in Rock Island, Illinois. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT THE COUNTY CLERK 1504 Third Avenue First Floor Rock Island, IL 61201 309558-3562 Private Equity Group LLC Purchaser or Assignee January 30, 2026 I3281330 Review Feb. 17, 24, Mar. 3, 2026

TO: Unknown Heirs & Dev isees for the Es tate of Dawn A. Varadi; Donald Tallon;

Tallon;

A. Varadi; Daniel Tallon; Daniel Tallon; Daniel Tallon; Michael Tallon; Michael Tallon; Michael Tallon; Donald Tallon; Unknown Heirs & Devisees

TO: Annette Granack; Jim Granack; Eve Granack; Annette Granack; Jim Granack; Ji m Granack; Eve Granack; Eve Granack; Occupant; James Lee Granack; Karen Kinney, County Clerk of Rock Island County, Illinois; Claimants, Judgment Creditors, and Decree Creditors, if any of the above descr ibed as "Unknown Owners"; "U nknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots".

TAX DEED NO.: 2026TX57 FILED: 1/28/2026 TAK E NOTICE County of Rock Island

Date Premises Sold: December 28, 2023 Certificate No.: 2022-00689 Sold for

General Taxes of (Year ): 2022 Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special Assessment Number: N/A Wa rrant No.: N/A Installment No.: N/A

THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES

Property Located at: 3424 2nd Street, East Molin e, IL 61244-3332

Legal Description or Prope rty Index No.: 17-02-201-049

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

This matt er is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Rock Island County in 1317 3rd Ave nue, Rock Island, IL 61201, Room: TBD, on August 14, 2026 at 1:00 PM.

You may be present at this hearing, but your right to redeem will already hav e expired at that time. YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT 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 Coun ty, Illinois at the Office of the County Clerk in Rock Island, Illinois. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT THE COUNTY CLERK 1504 Third Avenue First Floor Rock Island, IL 61201

309-558-3562 Private Equity G roup LLC Purchaser or Assignee January 30, 2026 I3281327 Review Feb. 10, 17, 24, 2026

TO: Maria Garcia; Maria Garcia; Juliette Carizey; Occupant; Cheyenne J. Rodriguez; Trey Matthew Heinz; Charles Thomas Heinz; Amanda Rotramel; Aaron Shawn Crouch; Emily Anne Rotramel; Attorney General for the State of Illinois Department of Revenue; State of Illinois Department of Reve nue; State of Illinois Department of Revenue; L & M Accounts, Inc.; L & M Accounts, Inc.; Larry A Vanert as R/A for L & M Accounts, Inc.; Karen Kinney, Cou nty Clerk of Rock Island County, Illinois; Claimants, Judgment Creditors, and Decree Creditors, if any of the above described as "Unknown Owners"; "Unknown owner s or parties interested in said land or lots".

TAX DEED NO.: 2026TX64 FILED: 1/28/2026 TAKE NOTICE County of Rock Island

Date Premises Sold: December 28, 2023 Certificate No.: 2022-00809 Sold for General Taxes o f (Year): 2022

Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special Assessment Numbe r: N/A Warrant No.: N/A Installment No.: N/A

THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES

Property Located at: 1581 30th Avenue, Moline, IL 61265-6029

Legal Description or Prope rty Inde x No.: 17-08-217-009

This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sol d 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 increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequen tly accruing taxes or special ass essments to redeem the property from su bseq uent 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. Thi s matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Rock Island Count y in 1317 3rd Avenue, Rock Island, IL 61201, Room: TBD, on August 19, 2026 at 1:00 PM You may be present at this hearing, but your right to re deem will already have expired at that time. YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT 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 Coun ty, Illinois at the Office of the County Clerk in Rock Island, Illinois. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT THE COUNTY CLERK 1504 Third Avenue First Floor Rock Island, IL 61201 309558-3562 Private Equity Group LLC Purchaser or Assignee January 30, 2026 I3281334 Review Feb. 17, 24, Mar. 3, 2026

TO: Cortney Gray; Darcie D. Dewitte; Darcie D Dewitte; Occupant; Owen James Reid; Walter Garcia; Beverly Lynn Gray; IH Mississippi V alley Credit Union; IH Mississippi Valley Cr edit Union; Rock Island Economic Growth Corporation; Brian D. Hollenback as R/A for Rock Island Economic Growth Corporation; NewRez LLC as Servicer; Illinois Corporation Service Company as R/A NewRez LLC; Mortgage Elect ronic Registration Systems, Inc., Acting solely as a nominee for IH Mississi ppi Valley Credit Union; C T Corporation System as R/A for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Acting solely as a nominee for IH Mississippi Valley Credit Union 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 owner s or parties intereste d in said land or lots".

TAX DEED NO.: 2026TX60 FILED: 1/28/2026 TAK E NOTICE County of Rock Island

Date Premises Sold: December 28, 2023 Certificate No.: 2022-00766 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: 4326 14th Avenue, Rock Island, IL 61201-3917

Legal Description or Prope rty Index No.: 17-06-118-013

This notice is to advise you that the above propert y has been sol d for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale w ill 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 increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accru ing taxes or speci al assessments to redeem the pr operty 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 tra nsfer title and the right to pos session of this propert y if re demption 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 14, 2026 at 1:00 PM. You may be present at this hearing, but your r ight to redeem will already have expired at that time YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROP ERTY

TO: Timothy A. Castill o; Timothy A Castillo; Timothy A. Castillo ; Occupant; Hung H. Vo; John C. Engeland; Michelle R. Kaufman; Ill inois Healthcare and Family Services Child Support; Enforcement Collect ion and Asset Recovery Unit; Attorney for Illinois Healthcare and Family Services Child; Support Enforcement Collection and Asset Recovery Unit; Illinois Healthcare and Family Services Child Support; Enforcement C ollection and Asset Recovery Unit; Karen Kinney, County Clerk of Rock Island C ounty, Illinois; Claimants , Judgment Creditors, and Decree Cred itors, if a ny of the above desc ribed as "Unknown Owners"; "Unknown owner s or parties intereste d in said land or lots".

TAX DEED NO.: 2026TX45 FILED: 1/27/2026 TAK E NOTICE County of Rock Island

Date Premises Sold: December 28, 2023 Certificate No.: 2022-00578 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: 801 23rd Avenue, Rock Island, IL 612 01-4138

Legal Description or Prope rty Inde x No.: 16-03-413-024

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

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROP ERTY

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

TO: CPB Management, LLC; CPB Management, LLC; C PB Management, LLC; CPB Management, LLC; CPB Management, LLC; Illinois Secretary of State for CPB Management, LLC; Occupant; Tomas Gomes; Christina Gomes; Brad A Prunchak; Fatima I Tomas; Jaqueline Aguil era; 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.: 2026TX63 FILED: 1/28/2026 TAK E NOTICE County of Rock Island

Date Premises Sold: December 28, 2023 Certificate No.: 2022-00796 Sold for General Taxes of (Year ): 2022 Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special Assessment Number: N/A Wa rrant No.: N/A Installment No.: N/A

THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES

Property Located at: 556 24th Avenue, Moline, IL 61265-4627

Legal Description or Prope rty Index No.: 17-06-437-012

PM 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 PREVENT

THE COUNTY CLERK 1504 Third Avenue First Floor Rock Island, IL 61201 309558-3562 Private Equity Group LLC Purchaser or Assignee January 30, 2026

I3281332 Review Feb. 17, 24, Mar. 3, 2026

TO: Jennifer L. Thompson; Caleb C. H oskins; Caleb C. Hoskins; Jennifer L Thompson; Occu pant; K ay Wozniak; C ity of Rock Island; City of Rock Island c/o City Clerk; City of Rock Island c/o City Council; City of Rock Island, Planning & Redevelopment; Karen Kinney, County Cl erk of Rock Island County, Illinois; Claimants, Judgment Creditors , and Decree Creditors, if any of the above described as "Unknown Owners"; "Unknown owners or parties interes ted in said land or lots".

TAX DEED NO.: 2026TX13 FILED: 1/26/2026 TAK E NOTICE County of Rock Island

Date Premises Sold: December 28, 2023 Certificate No.: 2022-00139

Sold for General Taxes of (Year): 2022 Sold for Speci al 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: 617 44th Street, Rock Island, IL 61201

Legal Description or Prope rty Inde x No.: 08-31-319-006

This matt er is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Rock Island County in 1317 3rd Ave nue, Rock Island, IL 61201, Room: TBD, on August 18, 2026 at 10:30 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 PREVENT 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 Isla nd, IL 61201 309-558-3562 Private Equity Group LLC

Purchaser or Assignee January 28, 2026 I3281138 Review Feb. 10, 17, 24, 2026

TO:Rory E. Kepple; Rory E. Kepple; Rory E. Kepple; Beth A. Demont; Holly Pankey; Holly Pankey; Holly Pankey; Occupant; City of East Moline c/o City Clerk; City of East Moline c/o City Attorney; East Moline Finance Office; Kare n Kinney, County Clerk of Rock Island County, Illinois; Claiman ts, Judgment Creditors, and Decree Creditors, if any of the above described as "Unknown Owners"; "Unknown owners o r parties interested in sai d land or lots".

TAX DEED NO.: 2026TX56 FILED: 1/28/2026 TAK E NOTICE County of Rock Island

Date Premis es Sold: December 28, 2023 Certificate No.: 2022-00686

Sold for General Taxes of (Year): 2022 Sold for Speci al 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: 945 39th Avenue, East Moli ne, IL 61 244-4535

Legal Descr iption or Prope rty Inde x No.: 17-01-401-009

This matt er is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Rock Island County in 1317 3rd Ave nue, Rock Island, IL 61201, Room: TBD, on August 14, 2026 at 1:00 PM. You may be present at this hearing, but your right to redeem will already hav e expired at that time. YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT 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 Coun ty, Illinois at the Office of the County Clerk in Rock Island, Illinois FOR FURTHER INFOR MATION CONTACT THE COUNTY CLERK 1504 Third Avenue First Floor Rock Island, IL 61201 309-558-3562 Private Equity G roup LLC Purchaser or Assignee January 30, 2026 I3281326 Review Feb. 10, 17, 24, 2026

TO: William R Schwartz Jr , Co-Trustee of the William R Schwartz, Jr. Revocable Trust Agreement dated 8/10/1998 and First Trust Restatement dated 11/17/2006 and Second Trust Rest atement dated 5/8/2009; William R. Schwa rtz Jr ; Mary Lou Schwar tz, Co-Trustee of the William R Schwartz, Jr. Revoc able Trust Agreement dated 8/10/1998 and First Trust Resta tement dated 11/17/2006 and Second Trust Restatemen t d ated 5/8/2009; Mar y Lou Schwartz; Unknown Heirs and Devisees for the Es tate of Mary Lou Schwa rtz; Kathe rine Schwartz-Salinas a/k/a Kathryn E Schwar tz; The Land Trus t Company as Successor Trustee to First Midwest Bank Trust Company as Trustee of the William R. Schwa rtz, Jr. Revocable Trust Agreement dated 8/10/1998 and First Trust Restatement dated 11/17/2006 and Second Trust Restatemen t dated 5/8/2009; C T Corporation System as R/A for The Land Trust Company as Successor Trustee to Fi rs t Midw est Bank Trust Company as Trustee of the William R. Schwartz, Jr. Revocab le Trust Agreement dated 8/10/1998 and First Trust Resta tement dated 11/17/2006 and Second Trust Restatemen t dated 5/8/2009; Occupant; Edward Salinas Saguilan ; Elizabeth Eagle as Attorneys in 2016P257; 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 D EED NO.: 2026TX55 FILED: 1/ 28/2026 TAKE NOTICE

County of Rock Island Date Premises Sold: December 28, 2023

Certificate No.: 2022-00683 Sold for General Taxes of (Year): 2022 Sold for Special Assessment of (Munic ipality) and Special Assessment Numbe r: N/A Warrant No.: N/A Installment No.: N/A

THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES

Property Located at: 577 Oaklawn Avenue, East Mol ine, IL 61244-40 11

Legal Description or Prope rty Inde x No.: 17-01-315-040

This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sol d 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 increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequen tly accruing taxes or special ass essments to re deem the property from su bseq uent 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. Thi s matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Rock Island County i n 1317 3rd Avenue, Rock Island, IL 61201, Room: TBD, on August 14, 2026 at 1:00 PM You may be present at this hearing, but your right to re deem will already have expired at that time. YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT 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 Coun ty, Illinois at the Office of the County Clerk in Rock Is land, Illinois. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT THE COUNTY CLERK 1504 Third Avenue First Floor Rock Island, IL 61201 309558-3562 Private Equity Group LLC Purchaser or Assignee January 30, 2026 I3281325 Review Feb. 17, 24, Mar. 3, 2026

TO: Dwayne Miller; Dwayne Miller; Dwayne Miller; Unknown Heirs & Devisees for the Estate for Lyle Miller; Unknown Heirs & Devisees for the Estate for Lyle Miller; Unknown Heirs & Devisees for the Estat e for Lyle Miller; Lyle Miller; Occupant; Leslie Kaye Matthess; Nita M. Turnbough; Nija L. Newberry; Shawn Aldeman; City of Silvis c/o City Council; City of Silvis c/o City Clerk; Kar en Kinney, County Clerk of Rock Island County, Illinois; C laimants, 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 DEE D NO.: 2026TX72 FILED:

1/28/2026 TAKE NOTIC E County of Rock Island Date Premises Sold: December 28, 2023 Certificate No.: 2022-00888 Sold for General Taxes of (Year): 2022 Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special Assessment Numbe r: N/A Warrant No.: N/A Installment No.: N/A

THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQU ENT TAXES

Property Located at: 1009 Crosstown Avenue , Si lvis, IL 61282-1691

Legal Description or Prope rty Inde x No.: 18-05-100-001

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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF Rock Island - Rock Island, IL LINOIS

U.S Bank Trust National Association, as Trustee of LB-Igloo Series VI Trust Pla intiff

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby giv en that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclos ure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on March 11, 2026, at the hour 9:30 a.m , Lobby, Justice Center, 1317 Third Avenue, Rock Island, Illinois 61201, sell, in person, to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commencing at a point in the North line of a street which is thirty (30) fee t North and one hundred sixty (160) fee t West of the Southea st corner of Lot Number Twelve (12) in that part of the City of Moline known as and called William Chamberlain's Addition, reference being had to the recorded Plat of s aid Addition ; thence runni ng North one hundred for ty-three (143) feet to an alley; thence running West forty (40) feet to the East line of an alley; thence running South along the East line of last mentioned alley one hundred fortythree (43) fee t to the North line of a street ; thence running East forty (40) feet to the place of beginnin g; together with the right to use a strip of land twenty- five (25) feet wide adjoining the same on the North as an alley; situated in the County of Rock Island, in the Sta te of Illinois. P.I.N. 17-05-417-021. Commonly known as 1615 21st Avenue, Moline, Illinois 61265. The real estate is: single family residence. If the subjec t mortgaged real estate is a common inter est community unit, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessment s required by subsection(g-1) of Section 189.5 of the Condominium Property Act Sal e terms: At sale, the bidde r must have 10% (or 25% if so ordered in the Judgement of Foreclosure) down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certifi ed funds. No refunds. The property is sold AS IS subject to all liens or encumbrances . The propert y wil l NOT be open for inspection Prospective bidders are admonished to check the circuit court case record, property tax record and the title record to verify all informatio n before bidd ing. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER THE ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SE CTION 15-1701(c) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

TO: Julie L Miller; Timothy L Miller; Timothy L Mill er; Julie L. Miller; Occupant; Kim Louise Mlekush; Attorney General for the State of Illinois Department of Revenue ; State of Illinois Department of Revenue; State of Illinois Department of Revenue; Karen Kinney, County Clerk of Rock Island County, Illinois; Claimants, Judgment Creditors, and Decree Creditors, if any of the above described as "Unknown Owners"; "U nknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots".

TAX DEED NO.: 2026TX67 FILED: 1/28/2026 TAK E NOTICE County of Rock Island

Date Premises Sold: December 28, 2023 Certificate No.: 2022-00844 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: 4516 51st Street, Moline, IL 61265-8106

Legal Descr iption or Prope rty Inde x No.: 17-14-113-091

This notice is to advise you that the above propert y has been sol d for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale w ill 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 increased if the purc haser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accru ing taxes or speci al assessments to redeem the pr operty 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 tra nsfer title and the right to pos session of this property if re demption 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 19, 2026 at 1:00 PM. You may be present at this hearing, but your r ight to redeem will already have expired at that time YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROP ERTY

TO: Joseph R Rebello; Caroline Illinois; Claiman described as " land or lots". T of Rock Island 00921 Sold fo (Municipality) a No.: N/A THIS Property Located Legal Descript This notice is taxes and that The amount to sale and may assignee pays the property fro as to the exact you that a peti right to possessio 2026. Thi s ma 1317 3rd Avenue PM You may expired at that LOSS OF PROPER 2026 by applying the County Clerk THE COUNTY 558-3562 Private I3281344 Revie

described as "Unknown Owners"; "Unknown owners or parties interes ted in said land or lots".

TAX DEED NO.: 2026TX71 FILED: 1/28/2026 TAK E NOTICE County of Rock Island

Date Premises Sold: December 28, 2023 Certificate No.: 2022-00880 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: 2402 1st Street , Coal Valley, IL 61240-9533

Legal Description or Prope rty Inde x No.: 17-35-112-006

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROP ERTY

Redemption can be made at an y 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.

Unknown Heirs & Devisees for the Estat e for Lyle J. Miller; Unknown Heirs & Devisees for the Estat e for Lyle J. Miller; Unknown Heirs & Devisees for the Estate for Lyl e J.

Unknown

& Devisees for the Estate for Lyle J. Miller; Neva L. Miller; Neva L. Miller; Neva L. Miller; Lyle Miller; Occupant; Juan C. Cepeda; Monte Leon Edwards; Jonathan L. Brooker; Village of Coal Valley c/o Village Clerk; Village of Coal Valley c/o Vil lage Clerk; Churchill & Church, P.C., as Attorneys for Village of Coal Valley; Karen Kinney, County Clerk of Rock Island County, Illinois; Claimants, Judgment Creditors, and Decree Creditors, if any of the above desc ribed as "Unknown Owners"; "Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots". TAX D EED NO.: 2026TX70 FILED: 1/28/2026 TAKE NOTICE County of Rock Island

Date Premises Sold: December 28, 2023 Certificate No.: 2022-00868 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: 139 1st Street, Coal Valley, IL 61240-9307

Legal Description or Prope rty Inde x No.: 17-23-204-002

This notice is to advise you that the above propert y has been sol d for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale w ill 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 increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subseq uently accru ing taxes or speci al assessments to redeem the pr operty 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 tra nsfer title and the right to pos session of this propert y if re demption 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 19, 2026 at 1:00 PM. You may be present at this hearing, but your r ight to redeem will already have expired at that time YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROP ERTY

Redemption can be made at an y 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 Avenue Fi rs t Floor Rock Island, IL 61201 309-558-3562 Private Equity Group LLC Purchaser or Assignee January 30 , 2026 I3281339 Review Feb. 17, 24, Mar. 3, 2026

TO: Daniel Bomf Occupant; Ma Rock Island C if any of the ab "Unknown owners TAX DEED NO.: Date Premises Sold for Gen (Municipality) and Warrant No.: N/A THIS PROPERT Property Located Legal Descript This notice is taxes and that The amount to sale and may assignee pays the property fro as to the exac This notice is also will transfer titl made on or be Rock Island C August 12, 2026 redeem will a IMMED IATELY any time on or County, Illinoi FURTHER INFORMATIO First Floor R Purchaser or Assigne LEG AL NOTICES

TO:

Miller;

Heirs

TO: Robert A . Ris, Jr.; Sel by Enterprises, LLC; Selby Enterp rises, LLC; L & W Agents, Inc., as R/A for Selby Enterprises, LLC; Occupant; Bethzai da A Villanuev a; Richard Ris; Karen Kinney, County Clerk of Rock Island County, Illinois; Claimants, Judgmen t Creditors, and Decree Creditors, if any of the above

TO: Joseph Rebello; Joseph Rebello; Occupant; Charles D. Rebello; Everett Rebello; Caroline Pedersen; Kare n 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 interes ted in said land or lots". TAX DEED NO.: 2026TX73 FILED: 1/28/2026 TAKE NOTICE County of Rock Island Date Premises Sold: December 28, 2023 Certificate No.: 202200921 Sold for General Taxes of (Year): 2022 Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special Assessment Numbe r: N/A War rant No.: N/A Installment No.: N/A THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES

Property Located at: 3215 143rd Avenue Court W, Milan, IL 61264-475 4

Legal Description or Prope rty Inde x No.: 23-16-400-008

This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sol d 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 increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequen tly accruing taxes or special ass essments to re deem the property from su bseq uent 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. Thi s matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Rock Island Count y in 1317 3rd Avenue, Rock Island, IL 61201, Room: TBD, on August 19, 2026 at 1:00 PM You may be present at this hearing, but your right to re deem will already have expired at that time. YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT 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 Coun ty, Illinois at the Office of the County Clerk in Rock Island, Illinois. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT THE COUNTY CLERK 1504 Third Avenue First Floor Rock Island, IL 61201 309558-3562 Private Equity Group LLC Purchaser or Assignee January 30, 2026 I3281344 Review Feb. 17, 24, Mar. 3, 2026

TO: Daniel Bomfim; Daniel Bomfim; Daniel Bomfim; Daniel Bomfim; Daniel Bomfim; Occupant; Marlon J. Gully; Alfredo Vilar Garcia ; Karen Kinney, County Clerk of Rock Island County, Illinois; Claimant s, 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.: 2026TX42 FILED: 1/27/2026 TAK E NOTICE County of Rock Island

Date Premises Sold: December 28, 2023 Certificate No.: 2022-00566

Sold for General Taxes of (Year): 2022 Sold for Speci al 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: 811 17th Avenue, Rock Island, IL 61201-3454

Legal Description or Prope rty Inde x No.: 16-03-241-012

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 mat ter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Rock Island County in 1317 3rd Avenue, Rock I sland, IL 61201, Room: TBD, on August 12, 2026 at 1:00 PM. You may be present at this hearing, but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time. YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMED IATELY TO PREVENT 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 Avenue First Floor Rock Island, IL 61201 309-558-3562 Private Equity Group LLC Purchaser or Assignee January 30, 2026 I3 281304 Review Feb. 10, 17, 24, 2026

TO: Bar bara J Bogguess; Bar bara J Bogguess; Barbara J Bogguess; Occupant; Marjorie Bergman Hannah; Russell Hannah; Kayleen Hannah; Seth Russell Hannah; Gregory Smith; Ryan Hannah; Utilities General Manager of the City of Moline; City of Moline c/ o City Clerk; City of Moline c/o City Attorney; Karen Kinney, County Clerk of Rock Island County, Illinois; Claimants, Judgment Creditors, and Decree Creditors, if any of the above descr ibed as "Unknown Owners"; "U nknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots".

TAX DEED NO.: 2026TX66 FILED: 1/28/2026 TAK E NOTICE County of Rock Island

Date Premises Sold: December 28, 2023 Certificate No.: 2022-00827 Sold for General Taxes of (Year ): 2022 Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special Assessment Numbe r: N/A Warrant No.: N/A Installment No.: N/A THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES

Property Located at: 3407 34th Street, Moline, IL 61265- 5344

Legal Description or Prope rty Inde x No.: 17-10-301-002

This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sol d 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 increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequen tly accruing taxes or special ass essments to re deem the property from su bseq uent 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. Thi s matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Rock Island Count y in 1317 3rd Avenue, Rock Island, IL 61201, Room: TBD, on August 19, 2026 at 1:00 PM You may be present at this hearing, but your right to re deem will already have expired at that time. YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT 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 Coun ty, Illinois at the Office of the County Clerk in Rock Island, Illinois. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT THE COUNTY CLERK 1504 Third Avenue First Floor Rock Island, IL 61201 309558-3562 Private Equity Group LLC Purchaser or Assignee January 30, 2026 I3281340 Review Feb. 17, 24, Mar. 3, 2026

TO: Juanita Trevino Perez ; Mariano J Perez; Occupant; Mariana J Perez; Tereso Delgado; Kar en Kinney, County Cl erk of Rock Island County, Illinois; Claimants, Judgment Creditors, and Decree Creditors, if any of the above desc ribed as "Unknown Owners"; "Unknown owner s or parties intereste d in said land or lots".

TAX DEED NO.: 2026TX12 FILED: 1/26/2026 TAK E NOTICE County of Rock Island

Date Premises Sold: December 28, 2023 Certificate No.: 2022-00136

Sold for General Taxes of ( Year): 2022 Sold for Speci al 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: 625 42nd Street, Rock Island, IL 61201

Legal Description or Prope rty Inde x No.: 08-31-317-009

This matt er is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Rock Island County in 1317 3rd Ave nue, Rock Island, IL 61201, Room: TBD, on August 18, 2026 at 10:30 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 PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY

Redemption can be made at an y 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 Isla nd, IL 61201 309-558-3562 Private Equity Group LLC

Purchaser or Assignee January 28, 2026 I3 281132 Review Feb. 10, 17, 24, 2026

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LEG AL NOTICES

SENIOR CITIZEN EXEMPTIONS RE MINDER

All Whiteside County residents who turn 65 years of age during the calendar year of 2026 are eligible for the Senior Citizen Homestea d Exemption, regardless of income and are reminded to apply for this exemption on or after their 65th birthday wi th in the calendar year. You are eli gible if you owned your home and occupied it as of January 1, 2026.

***If you turned 65 years of age during the calen dar year of 2025 please contact the Su pervisor of Assess ments office before March 1st, so the exempti on can be applied to your 2025 pay 2026 real estate taxes.

Also all Whiteside County residents who turn 65 years of age during the cal enda r year of 2026, whose total household income was $75,000.00 or less in 2025, and who owned and occupied their home on January 1 of 2026, may a lso be eligible for the Senior Citizen Assessment Freeze Homestea d Exemption and are reminded to apply for this exemption

*THE SENIOR CITIZEN ASSESS MENT FREEZE HOMESTEAD EXEMP TION MUST BE APPLIED FOR EACH YEAR AN APPLICATION MUST BE FILED PRIOR TO JULY 1, 2026 TO RECEIVE THIS E XE MPTION FOR THE 2026 TAXABLE YEAR, REAL ESTATE TAX ES PAID IN 2027

Applications have been mailed to senior citizens rece iv ing the senior citizen homestead exemption on their 2025 payabl e 2026 real estate taxes.

*IF YOU ARE 65 YEARS OR OLDER AND HAVE NOT RECEIVED AN APPLICATION IN THE MAIL YOU SHOULD CONTACT THE SUPERVISOR OF ASSESSMENTS OFFICE AT THE COU RTHOUSE IN MORRISON, ILLINOIS AND YOU CAN HAVE A FORM MAILED TO YOU OR YOU CAN PICK UP A SENIOR C ITIZEN ASSESSME NT FREEZE APPLICATION

*IF YOU CELEBRATE YOUR 65TH BIRTHDAY DURING CALENDAR YEAR 2026 YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE AN APPLICATION IN THE MAIL. APPLICATIONS CAN BE MAILED OR PICKED UP AT THE SUPERVISOR OF ASSESSMENTS OFFICE AT THE COURTHOUSE IN MORRISON, ILLINOIS AND COMPLETED FOR THE 2026 TAXABLE YEAR, REAL ESTATE TAXES PAID IN 2027.

When completed, appli cations are to be returned to the Supervisor of Assessments Office at 200 East Knox Street in Morrison, Illinois. (815)772-5195 Robin Brands Su pervisor of Assessments Whiteside County, Illinois February 17, 2026

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTE ENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITES IDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, PLAINTIFF, VS

ZACHARY D GODEN; SECRETARY OF HOUSI NG AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; U NKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLA IMANTS, DEFE NDANTS.

NO. 2025FC46 1401 6TH AVENUE STERLI NG, IL 61081

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 December 3, 2025, will on April 2, 2026, in Whiteside County Courthouse, Third Floor Lobby 200 E Knox Stree t, 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, situate d in th e County of Whiteside, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: THE E AST 122.7 FEET, EXCEPTING THE N ORTH 50 FEET THEREOF OF LOT 8 IN BLOCK 6 IN DAVID L. AND JOHN W. MARTIN'S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF STERLING, WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILL INOI S; ACCORDING TO THE PLAT RECORDED JUNE 16, 1900 IN PLAT BOOK 6 PAGE 8. TAX NO 11-21-231-031

COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1401 6th Avenue

Sterling, IL 61081

Description of Improvements: White vinyl si ding, single fam ily home with detached two car gar age

The Judgment amount wa s $114,503.31.

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 propert y is subject to general real estate taxes, special as sessments or special taxes levi ed 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 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 succe ssful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in pos session of the subject premises.

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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.

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

ROCKET MORTG AG E, LLC F/K/A QUICKEN LOANS, L LC, PLAINTIFF, VS

TIMOTHY SMICE ; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; U NKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLA IMANTS, DEFE NDANTS.

NO. 2025FC42

1104 ARLAND S TREET ROCK F AL LS, IL 61071

NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECL OSURE

UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE F OR ECLOSU RE ACT

LOT E IGHT (8), BLOCK FOUR (4) IN CHARLES A. SMITH

SUBDIVISION OF THE SOUTH HALF (1/2) OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 27, TOWNSHIP 21 NORTH, RANGE 7 EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED AUGUST 2, 1946 IN BOOK 8 OF PLATS, PAGE 138, ALL SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF COLOMA, COUNTY OF WHITESIDE AN D STATE OF ILLINOIS

TAX NO 11-27-280-003

COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1104 Arland Street

Rock Falls, IL 61071

Description of I mprovements: Green vinyl siding, single family home

The Judgment amount wa s $55,261.67.

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 propert y is subject to general real estate taxes, special as sessments or special taxes levi ed 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.

The succe ssful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presen tly 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.

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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 sale I3279857 Feb. 17, 24, March. 3, 2026

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Public Water Supply Loan Program Ordinance Auth or izing Loan Agreement Non-Home Rule En tity - City of Ful ton ORDINANCE NUMBER 1775

AN ORDINANCE authorizing the City of Fulton, Whiteside County, Illinois to borrow funds from the Public Water Suppl y Loan Program

WHEREA S , the City of Fulton, Whiteside Coun ty, Illinois operates its public water supply system ("the System") and in accordance with the provisions of 65 ILCS 5/11-139-1, et. Seq., and the Local Government Debt Reform Act, 30 ILCS 350/1 (collectively, "the Act" ), and WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council ("the Corporate Authorities") have determined that it is advisable, necessary and in the best interests of public health, safety and welfare to improv e the System, including the fol lowing:

Lead S ervice L ine Replacement - Ph ase I

together with any land or rights in land and all electrical, mechanical or other services necessary , useful or advisable to the construction and installation ("the Project"), all in accordan ce with the plans and specifications prepared by consulting engineers of the City; which Project has a useful life of 30 y ears; and WHEREAS, the estimated cost of construction and installation of the Project, including engineer ing, legal, financial and other r elate d expenses is $2,500,000, and there are insufficient funds on hand and law fully available to pay these costs; and

WHEREA S , the loan shall bear an interest rate as defin ed by 35 Ill. Adm. Code 663, which does not exceed the max imum ra te authorized by the Bond Authorization Act, as amended, 30 ILCS 305/.01 et seq., at the time of the is suance of the loan; and

WHEREAS, the principal and interest payment shall be payable semi-annually, and the loan shall mature in 30 years, which is within the period of useful l ife of the Project; and

WHEREAS, the costs are expected to be paid for with a loan to the City from the Public Water Supply Loan Program through the Illinois Environmental Prot ection Agency, the loan to be repaid from revenues of the Sy stem and the loan is authorized to be accepted at this time pursuant to the Act; and

WHEREAS , in accordance with the provisions of the Act, the City is authorized to borrow funds from the Public Water Supply Program in the aggregate principal amount of $2,500,000 to provide funds to pay the costs of the Proj ect;

WHEREAS, the loan to the City shall be made pursuant to a Loan Agreement, including certa in terms and conditions, bet ween the City and the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency; NOW THEREFORE , be it ordaine d by the Corporate Authorities of the City of Fulton, Whites ide Coun ty, Illinois, as follows: SE CTION

I.

INCORPORATION OF PRE AMBLE S

The Corporate Authorities hereby find that the recitals contained in the preambles are true and cor rect, and incorporate them into this Ordinance by this reference.

SECTION 2. DETERMINATION TO BORROW FUNDS

It is necessary and in the best interests of the City to construct the Proj ect for the public health, safety and welfare, in accordance with the plans and specifications, as described; that the System continues to be operated in accordance with the provision of the Act; and that for the purpose of constructing the Project, it is hereby authorized that funds be borrowed by the City in an aggregate principal amount (which can include construction period interest financed over the term of the loan) not to exceed $2,500,000.

SECTION 3. PUBLICATION

This Ordinance, together with a Notice in the statutory form (attached hereto as Exhibit A), shall be published once within ten days after passage in Shaw Media, a newspaper published and of general circulation in the City, and if no petition, signed by electors numbering 10% or more of the registered voters in the City (i.e 243) asking that the question of improving the Syst em as provided in this Ordinance and ente ri ng into the Loan Agreement therefore be submitted to the electors of the City, is filed with the City Clerk to any individual requesting one.

SE CTION 4. ADDITIONAL ORDINANCES

If no petition meeting the requi rements of the Act and other applicable laws is filed during the 30-day petition period, then the Corporate Authorities may adopt additional ordinances or proceedings supplementing or amend ing this Ordinance providing for entering into the Loan Agreement with the Illinois Environmenta l Protection Agency, prescribing all the details of the Loan Agreement, and providing for the collect ion, segregation and distribution of the revenues of the System, so long as the maximum amount of the Loan Agr eement as set forth in this Ord inance is not exceeded and there is no mat erial change in the Project or purposes describ ed her ein. Any additional ordinances or proceedings shall in all instances become effective in accordance with the Act or other applicable law. This Ordinance, together with such additional ordinances or proceedings, shall constitute complete authority for entering into the Loan Agreement under applicable law.

However, notw ithstanding the above, the City may not a dopt additional ordinances or amendments which prov ide for any substantive or material change in the scope and intent of this Ordinance, including but not limited to inte rest rate, preference, or priority of any other ordinance with this Ordi nance, parity of any other ordinance with this Ord inance, or otherwise alte r or impair the obligation of the City to pay the principal and interes t due to the Public Water Supply Loan Program without the written consent of the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency.

SE CTION 5. LOAN NO T INDEBTEDNE S OF CITY

Repayment of the loan to the Illinois Environmenta l Prote cti on Agency by the City pursuant to this Ordinance is to be solely from the revenue derived from r evenue s of the System, and the loan does not constitute an indebtedn ess of the City within the meaning of any constitutional or stat utory limitation

SECTION 6. APPLICATION FO R LOAN

The Mayor is hereb y authorized to make applica tion to the Illinois Envi ronmenta l Protection Agency for a loan through the Public Water Supply Loan Program, in accordance with the loan requirements set out in 35 Ill. Adm. C ode 663.

SE CTION 7. ACCEPTANCE OF LOAN AGRE EMENT

The Corporate Authorities hereby authorize acceptance of the o ffer of a loan through the Public Water Supply Loan Program, including all terms and conditions of the Loan Agreement as wel l as all special conditions contained therein and made a part ther eof by reference The Corporate Authori ties further agree that the loan funds awarded shall be used solely for the purposes of the project as approved by the Illinoi s Environmenta l Protection Agency in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Loan Agr eement.

SECTION 8. OUTSTANDING BONDS

The City has outstanding bonds, payable from revenues of the system, that are senior to the loan authorized by this Ordinance, and the City establishes an account, coverage, and reserves equivalent to the account(s), coverage(s) and reserve(s ) as the senior lien holders in accordance wit h 35 Adm. Code 663.350(a)(9)(C)(PWS).

SE CTION 9. AUTHORI ZATION OF MAYOR TO EXE CUTE LOAN AGREEMENT

The Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute the Loan Agreement with the Illinois Environmental Protection Agenc y. The Corporate Authorities may authorize by resolution a person other than the Mayor for the sole purpose of authorizing or executing any document s associated with payment requests or reimbursements from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency in connection with this loan.

SE CTION 10. SEVERABI LITY

If any section, paragraph, clause or provision of this Ordinance is held invalid, the invalidity of such sect ion, paragraph, clause or provision shall not affect any of the other provisions of this O rdinance.

SECTION 11. REPE ALER

All ordinances , resolutions or orders, or parts thereof, which conflick with the provisions of this Ordinance are, to the extent of such conflict , hereby repealed. PASSED by the Corporate Authorities on Feb. 9, 202 6. Approved Yes Feb. 9, 2026.

Shane Malone

Shane Malone, Mayor, City of Fulton, Whiteside County, Illinois

AYES: 6 NAYS: 0 ABSENT: 2

PUBLISHED in the Journal on Feb. 17, 2026.

RECORDED in the City Records on Feb. 9, 2026.

ATTEST; Tori Wade, Tori Wade, C ity Clerk, City of Fulton, Whiteside County, Illinois

NOTICE OF INTENT TO BORROW FUNDS AND RIGHT TO FILE PETITION

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, pursuant to Ordinance Number 1775, adopted on Feb. 9, 2026, the City of Fulton, Whites ide County, Illinois (the City), intends to enter into a Loan Agreement with the Illinois Environmental Protec tion Agency in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $2,500,000 and bearing annual interest at an amount not to exceed the max imum rate authorized by law at the time of execution of the Loan Agreement , for the purpose of paying the cost of certain improvement to the public water supply system of the City. A complete copy of the Ordinance accompanies this notice.

NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that if a petition signed by 243 or more elect ors of the City (being equal to 10% of the regi stered voters in the City), requesting that the question of improving the public water supply sys tem and entering into the Loan Agreement is submitted to the City Clerk within 30 days after the publication of this Notice, the question of improving the pub lic water supply system of the City a s provided in the Ordinance and Loan Agreement shall be submit ted to the electors of the City at the next election to be held under general election law on N ovember 3, 2026. A petition form is available from the office of the City Clerk.

Tori Wade, Tori Wade, City Clerk City of Fulton Whiteside County, Illinois

AUTHORIZATION OF A LOAN APPLICANT'S AUTHO RIZE D RE PRESENTATIVE TO SIGN PWSLP LOAN APPLICATION DOCUMENTS

Resolved by the City Council of the City of Fulton Name of Author ized Repre sentative: Eric Sikkema, City Administrator

Whereas, application provisions for loans from the Public Water Supply Loan Program require that the of authorize a representative to sign the loan application forms and supporting documents; therefore, be i t resolved by the of the of that the is hereby authorize d to sign all loan application forms and documents

Resolved this 10th day of February, 2026.

Eric Sikkema, 2-10-26 Eric Sikkema, City Administrator

Certified to be a true and accurate copy, passed and adopted on the above date.

Tori L Wade, Tori L Wade Feb. 10, 2026

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Three-sport athlete hopes to get to state as a junior

By DRAKE LANSMAN dlansman@shawmedia.com

Name: Caleb Reymer

School: Erie-Prophetstown

Sport: Wrestling Year: Junior

Why he was selected: He won the heavyweight title at the Class 1A Riverdale Regional with a 10-0 major decision in the championship match. Reymer was the No. 1 seed and won his first two matches by pin in the second period before beating second-seeded Tanner McKeag of Rockridge 10-0 in the final.

Reymer currently is ranked eighth at 285 pounds in 1A by the Illinois Wrestling Coaches and Officials Association.

During the fall football season, he was a first-team all-TRAC lineman. As a sophomore during track and field, he took fourth in the shot put at the sectional and seventh in the discus.

Reymer is the Sauk Valley Athlete of the Week, presented by Loescher Heating and Air Conditioning. Here is a Q&A with the junior standout.

How would you say your season is going so far? Anything you are most proud of?

Reymer: My season is going really well so far. My record can prove that. Every loss I’ve had has been really close in points and has been to someone ranked in state. The one thing I’m most proud of this season is that I finally won my regional after going to the finals the past two years.

Is there anything you have worked on this season or feel you have improved on?

Reymer: The one biggest thing that me and my coaches have worked on this season is my shots and takedowns. We have been working on them since the beginning of the season, and they are now coming together.

What are your strengths as a wrestler?

Reymer: My biggest strength as a wrestler is how good I am on bottom. I know that no one can hold me when I’m on bottom.

What has stood out about this year’s team?

Reymer: One thing that stood out about us as a team this year is how young our team is. We only have three upperclassmen on the team, including me.

Any highlights or standout moments for you or the team so far this season?

Reymer: I think one of my highlights is my championship match at the Erie

Holiday Tournament against Jerimiah Luke. [It was] was my second escape against him. It was one of my quickest escapes of this year against a really good opponent.

What are your goals this season, individually and as a team?

Reymer: One of my goals this year was to make it to state, and one of the goals for the team was to get better than what we were at the beginning of the season, which I can say everyone has completed.

Favorite wrestling memory?

Reymer: My favorite wrestling memory would be my eighth-grade year when I placed fourth at state. I really want to relive that experience and get back there.

Do you have a favorite athlete, sports team or anyone else that inspires you?

Reymer: I don’t know who my favorite athlete is that inspires me is because

there are so many. I take a lot of inspiration from a lot of professional athletes that come from small towns, since most big athletes come from private schools or bigger schools from bigger cities.

Any other sports, hobbies or activities you are involved in?

Reymer: I am involved in a lot of other activities other than wrestling. I am a great lineman for our football program, and also I throw shot put and discus.

Do you have a favorite book or quote?

Reymer: My favorite book is “Touching Spirit Bear” that I read in class in seventh grade, which is all about confronting your past to find your best self.

Favorite restaurant or meal?

Reymer: I think my favorite restaurant would have to be El Tapatio.

Favorite place you have visited?

Reymer: My favorite place that I’ve visited is Yellowstone National Park. It was one of the greatest trips I’ve ever taken.

Favorite TV Show or movie?

Reymer: My favorite TV show is “Reacher” and my favorite movie is “Pacific Rim.”

Favorite music artist or genre?

Reymer: I listen to a lot of music that I enjoy based on how I feel and the time of day. After tournaments, I like to turn on some relaxing music to try and fall asleep.

Any favorite school subjects or teachers?

Reymer: My favorite teacher is a little biased since he is my wrestling coach, but it is Mr. Buri since he is definitely one of the funniest teachers at the school. My other favorite teacher is Mr. Foster since he is also one of the most fun teachers and one of my coaches.

Do you have plans for after high school?

Reymer: After high school, I plan on playing college football and majoring in aviation.

Shaw Local News Network file photo

Erie-Prophetstown’s Caleb Reymer (right) is the Sauk Valley Athlete of the Week.

Erie-Prophetstown beats Princeton on the road

Coach Ryan Winckler says Prouty Gym is hard place to come in and win

By KEVIN HIERONYMUS khieronymus@shawmedia.com

Ryan Winckler did not exactly walk into Princeton’s Prouty Gym on Tuesday with a lot of good vibes.

He said it’s not an easy place to play, and he can’t remember the last time his Erie-Prophetstown Panthers won there.

The Panthers eased their coach’s nerves, scoring the first six points of the fourth quarter to overcome a four-point deficit, and used a 15-3 advantage over the final frame to claim a 54-46 win in Three Rivers East play.

“I don’t think there’s been a time since we’ve been in this gym that we’ve been within 20 points. Princeton has owned us in the gym. This gym is just so historically hard to play in for us,” Winckler said.

“I don’t think anybody [feels good coming to Prouty Gym]. I know the history of this gym. I know the type of basketball that has been played in this gym, and I know the pride that the community and program and coach [Jason] Smith have in this gym. We told the boys ahead of time, this is literally going to be an absolute dogfight.”

The Tigers had a dog in the fight for most of the game. They led by as much as seven late in the first quarter and went up by six on a drive and 3-pointer by freshman Julian Mucha to go up 43-37 with 1:42 left in the third quarter.

Evan Steimle hit a couple of late free throws to draw the Panthers within

for the Tigers. who went cold in the fourth quarter and spent more than a minute chasing the Panthers around trying to foul them to get them to the free-throw line.

“That’s been our MO all year. We can’t score in one quarter. Usually it’s the first or second quarter, honestly, not the third or fourth quarter,” Smith said. “I wasn’t worried about our offense at all in the fourth quarter. Gave up six straight points. When they get up by six or eight on the other side, it’s like you’re down by 20.”

Winckler was proud of how his team finished.

“We were able to find a way down the stretch to get a few stops, and we made some buckets. I thought our energy picked up in the fourth quarter to try to match what they were doing,” he said.

“It’s easier at the end of the year to not be as focused. But we weren’t. We took it serious. We watched a ton of film on them. Knew what they wanted to do. We just didn’t execute on the some of the things on the defensive end.”

Winckler also was impressed with the Tigers’ effort.

four at the end of the third quarter, and then they went to work in the fourth.

E-P got hoops from Steimle, Connor Keegan and Ethan Lavine to open the fourth quarter, taking a 45-43 lead. Keegan scored again on a short pop, and Steimle scored a three-point play with a

drive and free throw to put E-P up 50-44.

Jack Oester scored on a back-door cut on an assist by Jackson Mason out of a timeout to make it 50-46. The Tigers did not score again, tallying just three points in the fourth quarter.

It was certainly a frustrating finish

“Princeton has just consistently gotten better all year long. It’s fun to see what coach Smith and the boys have done,” he said. “I know it’s been kind of a different thing trying to figure out what they do, but they just play so hard and so well. Their motion and their back cuts really gave us some problems. And we let them get to the right a lot, which they took advantage of every one of those things.”

Steimle led E-P (12-9, 5-4) with 18 points and Keegan added 11.

Gavin Lanham and Mucha each scored 12 points for the Tigers (4-23, 1-8).

COUNTY SPORTS ROUNDUP

By DRAKE LANSMAN dlansman@shawmedia.com

Monday, Feb. 9

Boys basketball

Eastland 59, Fulton 46: Parker Krogman had 13 points to lead a balanced effort from the Cougars. Wyatt Carroll, Zy Haverland and Braden Anderson all added 10 points for Eastland

while Harper Keim had eight. DeAngelo Dodd led Fulton with 12 points and Jacob Voss had nine.

Tuesday, Feb. 10

Girls basketball

Fulton 63, AFC 31: Haley Smither led the Steamers with 17 points, Wrenn Coffey had 12, and Breleigh Hayton added 10.

Boys basketball

Mercer County 48, Morrison 42: The Mustangs fell to 11-15 after the road setback.

Wednesday, Feb. 11

Girls basketball

Fulton 67, Milledgeville 34: The Steamers improved to 19-10 as Breleigh Hayton led the way with 16 points. Belle Curley

added 14 while Wrenn Coffey and Ariah Mitchell each scored nine. Fulton has not won 20 games since the 1993-94 season.

Thursday, Feb. 12

Boys basketball

Erie-Prophetstown 58, Oregon 53: Connor Keegan scored 18 points to lead the Panthers to a win.

Fulton 48, Polo 41: Landen Leu

led the Steamers with 12 points while Braedon Meyers and Jacob Voss each scored 11. Mercer Mumford scored 15 points for Polo.

Girls basketball

Oregon 53, Morrison 13: Sarah Eckardt led the Hawks with 15 points and Aniyah Sarver scored eight in the first quarter of the home win.

Mike Vaughn for Shaw Local News Network Princeton senior Stihl Brokaw defends against Erie-Prophetstown’s Keegan Winckler Tuesday at Prouty Gym.

SPORTS

Princeton senior Jackson Mason fights his way through a pair of Erie-Prophetstown defenders in the first half of Tuesday’s game at Prouty Gym. The visiting

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Tuesday, February 17, 2026

ROAD BREAKTHROUGH

Panthers won 54-46.

Photo by Mike Vaughn for Shaw Local News Network