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Attorney of former deputy accused of reckless homicide hints Carroll County teen’s death could be suicide

By PAYTON FELIX pfelix@shawmedia.com

MOUNT CARROLL – The defense attorney of a former Carroll County sheriff’s deputy accused of reckless homicide and destroying evidence said June 12 that the July 2024 death of a Mount Carroll teen could have been a suicide.

Matthew Herpstreith, 44, of Savanna was charged March 24 with reckless homicide, reckless conduct and obstructing justice – all felonies – as well as a misdemeanor count each of attempted obstruction of justice, destruction of evidence and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident in the death of 18-year-old Jackson Kradle of Mount Carroll. Herpstreith pleaded not guilty to all charges at his arraignment April 23.

Kradle’s body was found at 3:30 a.m. July 28, 2024, on Route 78, less than a mile north of Mount Carroll’s city limits. Kradle was the victim of blunt force trauma, which a forensic pathologist ruled was the result of a vehicle/pedestrian crash.

Herpstreith and a Carroll County dispatcher, who were off duty at the time, alerted the Carroll County dispatch center via a nonemergency call that they had found the body on the highway. Herpstreith’s arrest came eight months later.

Ogle County Judge Anthony Peska was appointed to the case May 9 after defense attorney Joseph Nack made a motion for judge substitution because the judge previously assigned, Lee County Judge Matthew Klahn, has a family member in the Illinois State Police who may be called to testify.

On June 13, Peska ruled probable cause exists and the case will continue toward trial after special prosecutor Charles Colburn, an attorney with the Illinois State Appellate Prosecutor’s Office, called Illinois State Police special investigator Matthew Kipping to the stand.

During questioning by Colburn, Kipping testified that Herpstreith left the scene on Route 78 after a Carroll County deputy arrived and then is captured on video at a car wash half an hour later at 4 a.m. driving the same vehicle he was in at the scene. The video shows Herpstreith operating the power wash, spraying the front of the vehicle and paying “special attention” underneath the vehicle, according to testimony.

Kipping also said an ISP crime scene investigator inspected Herpstreith’s truck. They collected a “gelatinous material” from underneath as evidence, which

was later tested and found to be body tissue matching Kradle.

Nack argued the evidence collected from the car “could’ve been picked up in the road” because Kipping said “based on the photos of the crime scene” there was “body debris in the road.”

Kipping also gave a detailed history of Herpstreith’s activities the night leading up to the discovery of Kradle, starting at midnight with Herpstreith drinking alcohol at several residences and three bars.

Kipping said that during an interview with the ISP, one “witness said the defendant was carrying some type of bottle around” and identified that bottle to be a half gallon of tequila and a margarita mix.

About 2 a.m. July 28, 2024, Kipping testified, Herpstreith met up with the offduty Carroll County dispatcher and another coworker to “drive around.” That other coworker told the ISP in an interview that she observed Herpstreith and the Carroll County dispatcher “drinking in the car while driving,” according to Kipping’s testimony.

Nack said that witnesses “were unable to determine if he [Herpstreith] was intoxicated.”

Kipping testified the first officer at the scene July 28 said “he was never close enough to determine if he was intoxicated,” but, he said, that officer’s initial report stated he was closer to Herpstreith and later amended it to say they were further apart.

Kipping said “they were never able to find out how he [Kradle] got to the loca-

tion” where he was found. He said Kradle’s girlfriend told police they were at a party, Kradle lost his car keys and left the car at the party. When he was found, Kipping said, Kradle was “wearing nothing but blue swim trunks.”

Autopsy results showed Kradle had a blood-alcohol content of .19 and THC was in his system. It also was determined that Kradle already was on the ground when he was struck, Kipping said.

Kipping said the off-duty Carroll County dispatcher was interviewed twice and “never admits they struck the body.” Police were told they would find a text from that dispatcher to Herpstreith about “getting on the same page,” but did not find one, Kipping said, and it appeared several texts had been deleted from both of their phones.

At the scene that dispatcher “did not try to perform lifesaving measures,” Kipping said.

“I don’t know why she didn’t,” he said.

After questioning Kipping, Nack said, “I don’t believe probable cause has been established here. This was a drunken teenager lying down in the road. Frankly, to me, this sounds like a suicide.”

Herpstreith completely cooperated with law enforcement. He called it in and didn’t try to hide anything, Nack said.

“I believe” there is probable cause that “any number of offenses occurred this night,” Colburn argued and said Herpstreith “was at the car wash trying to get rid of evidence.”

Herpstreith’s next court appearance is scheduled for 3 p.m. Aug. 8.

Alex T. Paschal

Illinois State Police special investigator Matthew Kipping testifies during a probable cause hearing for Matthew Herpstreith on June 13 in Mount Carroll.

Landscaping effort at Odell Public Library a success

By ANAKIN WESTON

Shaw Local News Network correspondent

MORRISON – Members of the Morrison Garden Club provided weeding and mulch for a landscaping project at the Odell Public Library on May 31 with the help of six Sauk Valley Impact students.

For about the past 10 years, the garden club has been responsible for

mulching the landscaping surrounding the library. Mulch is applied about every two years.

This year, mulch originally was meant to be laid out in April, but the planned date was rained out and rescheduled for May 31.

The garden club rented a power edge to do the edging and invited members of the community to help with the work.

Most of the workers were members of the gardening club, Impact students, neighbors and volunteers sourced from Facebook.

The mulch was a “heavy 25 yards sourced from Ryan’s,” said Sharon Moore, club president. This year, the city paid for a third, the library paid for a third and friends of the library paid for a third of the mulch

for the project, she said.

The SVCC Impact Program is offered through Sauk Valley Community College to “harness the collective power of Sauk Valley partners and communities to create an effective, supportive, sustainable path for students to pursue a college education and achieve career success through lifelong learning, public service and economic advancement.”

Photos by Anakin Weston for Shaw Local News Network

ABOVE: Members of the Morrison Garden Club with the help of six Sauk Valley Impact students provide weeding and mulch for a landscaping project May 31 at the Odell Public Library. LEFT: Macen Mulderink and Ian Bush help with the garden club’s landscaping project.

6-year-old Kaeden Greenham of Morrison competes in Father’s Day Hill Climb

OBITUARIES

DENNIS BLAND

Born: July 24, 1948 in Sandwich, IL

Died: June 11, 2025 in Rock Island, IL

DENNIS “DENNY”

BLAND, 76, of Rock Island, IL, formerly of Morrison, IL, died Wednesday June 11, 2025 at home. There will be no visitation. A private family interment will be held at Grove Hill Cemetery in Morrison, with a Celebration of Life to be held at a later date. The Morrison Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Memorial donations can be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital. Denny was born July 24, 1948 in Sandwich, IL,

JOYCE MAY REILING

Born: July 27, 1935 in Rock Island, Illinois

Died: June 6, 2025 in Silvis, Illinois

Joyce May Reiling, 89, of Port Byron, Illinois, died June 6, 2025, at MercyOne Genesis Medical Center Silvis, Illinois. Memorial Services were held on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at 12:00 noon at the Fairfield Cemetery in Port Byron. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to local homeless veterans.

Joyce was born July 27, 1935, in Rock Island, Illinois, the daughter of Chester and Marjorie (Weckel) Haskins. She graduated from

to John H. and Florence M. (Johnson) Bland. He was a graduate of Morrison High School, and later attended school in Minnesota, earning a degree as a Medical Laboratory Technician. Denny was a veteran of the U.S. Army. After serving, he went to work as a lab tech in Sandwich, then in Indiana. He later moved to the Quad-City area and worked as a contract Medical Lab Tech until his retirement. In his free-time he enjoyed traveling and especially wintering in Florida.

Survivors include two brothers, Jack (Susan) Bland of Morrison and David Bland of Pensacola, FL; a sister-in-law, Irma Bland of Fulton, IL; several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Kenneth and Richard Bland; a sisterin-law, Christine Bland.

To send online condolences go to www. bosmarenkes.com

Port Byron High School in 1953. Joyce married Don (Spud) Reiling in 1959 at the Rapids City Christian Church. Joyce was a homemaker who enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, sewing, and making candy.

Joyce is survived by her daughters, Sarah Jane Newton, Moline, Sandra (Rock) Lawrence, Port Byron, Donna Forsythe, Port Byron, Michele (Joe) O’Leary, Colona, Traci (Eric) Stratton, Cordova; sister-in-law Barb Haskins, Port Byron; 12 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, and 5 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Don (Spud) Reiling, son-in-law Donald Newton, great-great-granddaughter Lily, brothers Jack (Grace) Haskins, Lee Haskins, sister Joan (Andy) Tolliver. Share a memory or condolence at www.gibsonbodefh.com.

FAR LEFT: Kaeden Greenham, 6, of Morrison makes a run in the kids’ division at the Rock River Riders Motorcycle Club’s Father’s Day Hill Climb on June 15. LEFT: Hill Climb staff help Greenham at the end of one of his runs. ABOVE: Greenham dusts himself off and checks his bike.

MARY K. “TOOTS” ELLICOTT

Born: June 23, 1928 in Brownstown, IL

Died: June 11, 2025 in Morrison, IL

MORRISON - Mary K. (Toots) Ellicott of Morrison, IL departed this life on June 11, 2025 just a few days short of her 97th birthday.

She was born on June 23, 1928 to Harry and Fanny (Oberlink) Willms at the family farm in rural Brownstown, IL. She had three brothers and one sister (Gerald Willms, Fred Willms Sr., Don Willms, and Frances Washburn, all from the Brownstown/Vandalia, IL area, and all of whom preceded her in death).

(Kathi) Ellicott (Fenton, IL), Tom (Cindy) Ellicott (Gettysburg, PA), and Max (Beth) Ellicott (Cordova, IL).

Mary worked several jobs before and during marriage, but was mainly a stay-at-home mom who raised her family and provided great support for her husband. Her sweet, generous, servant’s heart belied an inner strength and wisdom. She avoided the spotlight, but had many friends who sought her listening ear and counsel.

Mary married H. Ben Ellicott (deceased 10/23/2008) on September 8, 1949 after he returned from service in World War II, and while he was in college. They moved to Morrison, IL in 1952 for General Electric Co., built a home together and raised three boys - Jim

Mary will be missed by her three sons, their wives, 10 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, and her church family at the Brethren in Christ Church in Morrison, IL.

A celebration of life is being planned for 11 am, July 19, 2025 at the Morrison Brethren in Christ Church. Arrangements were completed by the McDonald Funeral Home in Fulton. Online condolences may be sent to www. mcdonaldfuneralhomes.com

Photos by Earleen Hinton

caught the

Perfect day for Dick Brown Fishing Derby

By JESSIE OTTEN

PROPHETSTOWN – Saturday was a beautiful day for fishing in the Rock River at Prophetstown State Park at the 19th annual Dick Brown Fishing Derby hosted by the Prophetstown Police Department.

Breslyn Reynolds, 12, caught the

largest fish, a 2.49-pound catfish.

Seventy kids participated in the event in three age divisions, with 32 competing in the 0-6 division and 19 kids each in the 7-10 and 11-14 age groups.

All of the participants went home with a prize for their efforts.

Jessie Otten

Sam Jones, 11, holds up his catch, which was the second-biggest fish of the day, a 2.34-pound catfish at the 19th annual Dick Brown Fishing Derby on June 14.

Tucker Crandall, 12, of Prophetstown waits patiently for a bite June 14 during

Dick

more than 50 years. It formerly was named the

Thirteen-year-old angler and entrepreneur Connor Jacobs poses with his mom, Julie, on June 14 at the 19th annual Dick Brown Fishing Derby at Prophetstown State Park. Connor, who started his own bait company, Hooked On Reel Baits, came out Saturday morning sporting his life jacket and Go Pro camera. He wanted to set a good example to the younger anglers about the importance of safety near the water and hoped to catch some “awesome footage” for his YouTube channel.

Photos by Jessie Otten

the 19th annual

Brown Fishing Derby at Prophetstown State Park. The derby actually has been held for

Bob Ferran Fishing Derby.

Photo provided

Breslyn Reynolds, 12,

largest fish at the 19th annual Dick Brown Fishing Derby on June 14. The event, hosted by the Prophetstown Police Department, was held at Prophetstown State Park. Breslyn poses with the winning 2.49-pound catfish.

1965: Federal funds to pay for repairs after flood

60 years

June 16, 1965

Preliminary approval has been given to applications from the city of Fulton for $44,348 in federal funds to pay for repairs of damage to public facilities caused by the flood. A team of federal and state inspectors visited Fulton to assist in the preparation of damage estimates and the filing of applications. After spending the day with Fulton officials they said they would give preliminary approval to the applications and send them on for state and national approval.

Tom’s Hardware and Appliance is the new name of the Fourth Street store operated by Thomas Wiersema, Mr. Wiersema announced. The store formerly was known as Brown Lynch Scott. The name change is being made because of the store’s new affiliation with nearly 200 other hardware stores in the Midwest associated for large volume buying under the name “XL” hardware stores.

50 years

June 18, 1975

Mayor Warren Wiersema and the City Council met in a special meeting with Steve Stuart, operator of the Fulton boat docks, several boaters and interested citizens to try to resolve recent problems pertaining to the operation and maintenance of the marina. After discussion, it was decided a con-

LOCAL NEWS BRIEFS

IDOT: Lights turned off on U.S. 30, U.S. 52 bridges until Sept. 22

DIXON – It will be lights off for two bridges over the Mississippi River this month.

The Illinois Department of Transportation was scheduled to shut off the bridge’s roadway lights on the U.S. 52 Mississippi River Bridge (Dale Gardner Veterans Memorial Bridge) in Carroll County and U.S. 30 Mississippi River Bridge (Gateway Bridge) in Whiteside County on June 13.

The reason for the shutoff was to reduce the number of mayflies on the bridge pavement, a news release said.

Mayflies are attracted to light, which can

tract must be drawn up between the city and Mr. Stuart defining the duties of each regarding maintenance in the area.

The River Bend School Board accepted the resignation of Larry Woods, junior high coach and social studies teacher, effective immediately. Mr. Woods has accepted another position.

Jake Medema, past president of the River Bend Athletic Boosters Club, appeared before the board to thank it for its support last year and report some of the projects of the club. The Boosters Club purchased almost $5,000 worth of athletic equipment during the past two years.

40 Years

June 19, 1985

1985 marks the 150th anniversary of the founding of Fulton. In 1835, John Baker settled on the site where Harbor Crest Home now is located. If the people in the community don’t decide soon on a celebration, the opportunity may slip by. There has been no special group formed to plan the celebration. Many people have talked about what should be done, but nothing is happening.

Several teachers were employed or reemployed and administrative employees were given salary increases at a meeting of the River Bend School Board. Bids were accepted for environmental projects and numerous other matters were discussed at the meeting, which

lasted from 7 p.m. until midnight.

30 years

June 14, 1995

It was business as usual Monday morning at City Hall except that the office opened two city blocks away from the site occupied the previous week. In a photo, LaVonne Huizenga, city clerk and collector, stands in front of the customer service window at the new facility. The police department also is located in the new building.

Amy Snyder, an outstanding track and field star in her four years at Fulton High School, won the state championship in the 400-meter dash in 1993. She was further honored this year when she was featured on the official program of the state finals. Both coach Craig Faulkner and Snyder were surprised to see the photo of Snyder crossing the finish line on the front cover of the program. In the words of Faulkner, “She deserves all the honors she gets.”

20 years

June 19, 2005

KAM’s Ice Cream and Sandwiches is open for business along Route 84 between Fulton and Albany. The little ice cream stand has gone through many hands in recent years and most recently had sat empty since the last big flood in 2000. Norm Maxey of Maxey Investments in Moline bought the land. His business partner, Pamela Klend-

worth of Erie, is running the ice cream stand.

The city of Fulton continues its work to acquire the Heritage Canyon and parking lot properties. City administrator Randy Balk updated City Council members on his progress. Balk said a grant application that had been investigated to help in the purchase of the property no longer was available. He is continuing to investigate other avenues that will take four to six weeks.

10 years

June 17, 2015

Construction has started on the new Third Ward park located on the northwest corner of 22nd Avenue and Sixth Street. Generosity and hard work are making the park possible. The land was donated and then cleared by the Fulton Public Works department. The new park will feature a gazebo and brandnew playground equipment that was donated and will be constructed by the Fulton Kiwanis Club. There will be picnic tables, benches and grills.

Sarah Lynn Juist of Grand Rapids, Michigan, and formerly of Fulton, will be ordained to the office of Word and Sacrament in the Reformed Church of America at the Second Reformed Church in Fulton. Juist graduated from Western Theological Seminary and has accepted a position as the director of Christian education at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Grand Rapids.

result in massive swarms at night and piles of dead flies below lights and windows in the morning. That could affect driving conditions and visibility.

The lights will be turned back on Sept. 22.

Water Fun Day set for June 25 in Morrison

MORRISON – Ebenezer Reformed Church will hold its summer Water Fun Day on Wednesday, June 25, from 5:30 to 7 p.m.

Adults and children are invited to join the fun in the parking lot at Ebenezer Reformed Church, 309 E. Park Street, Morrison.

Enjoy water-themed games and prizes at

the free event. Donations will be accepted to buy balloons and supplies for next year’s event.

Activities include thousands of water balloons to throw, a dunk tank, a Morrison fire truck to spray water, small water pistols, refill tanks for your squirt guns and/or buckets, a giant Slip ‘n Slide, baby pools for the little ones and free refreshments.

Spring Brunch fundraiser is June 28 at Morrison church MORRISON – WATANYE, a women’s service organization in Morrison, will host the Annual Spring Brunch fundraiser Saturday, June 28.

Serving begins at 9 a.m. at Bethesda Lutheran Church, 301 W. South St.

The menu includes breakfast casseroles, rolls, muffins, fruit, coffee, tea or juice – all for a donation.

Proceeds will go toward local projects, scholarships, American Red Cross blood drive canteen and school supplies. Reserve your spot by Monday, June 23. Call Monica at 815-400-9100.

Morrison author Patricia Pessman will present “The Saga of the Lilac Bush.”

The performance will be different from her previous ones by connecting Illinois and Arizona. Her book will be available to buy.

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Thousands of barges nearing retirement age

By TAMMIE SLOUP FarmWeek

The U.S. barge market is facing a retirement cliff, which could impact agricultural transportation logistics, one analyst warned.

Ken Eriksen, managing member and strategic adviser at Polaris Analytics & Consulting, provided an overview of the evolving landscape of agriculture and barge transport during a recent FreightWeekSTL panel session hosted by the St. Louis Regional Freightway. The analyst talked with RFD Radio Network’s DeLoss Jahnke about the outlook for commodities and the barge industry. Here are four takeaways from the conversation:

Barge retirement cliff

“Where we are today with the barge market is rather fascinating, and we’re facing a retirement cliff in the dry, covered barge market. They average roughly 25 to 30 some years and there’s a huge spike of barges ... within that 25to 30-year age right now. Out of a 13,200 barge fleet, we’re seeing about 2,000 barges that are coming to the end of their useful life and there could be some tightness and we only have a couple major builders in the United States anymore. We’ve got to be very diligent in how we prepare for that retirement cliff if people retire them en masse.”

Infrastructure needs

The lock and dam system has not aged gracefully, but the infrastructure has lasted well beyond its designed and engineered lifespan. “There’s a lot of work to be done. And now within the Waterways Resources Development Act, there’s been a lot of positive reinforcement of revenues to come in and the industry’s done well working with Congress to see this shift in the amount of fuel tax revenue that is paid for projects; the cost share is now 75% by the federal government, 25% from the industry. Except that when you have problems elsewhere in the system, and we’ve seen this on the Tennessee River and a few other places where projects that have major cost overruns or there’s a major impediment or something failed, they’ve got to siphon the money off and direct it someplace else. So now you just get further behind and you’re still trying to play catchup. So being able to have full funding for projects like locks and dams is important if we want to maintain our resiliency with our infrastructure.”

Two workers ride on a barge April 6, 2024, as it passes through Lock & Dam 13 north of Fulton. Some barges are empty as they make their way back north to be loaded with grain for their return trip south on the Mississippi River.

Future of coal river shipments

On the open barge side, coal production has dropped by more than half since 2015, from 1.2 billion tons to below 600 million tons, with a corresponding drop in barge loadings. As a result, there isn’t as much coal in the St. Louis region’s river system. This could change given the new administration’s support of the use of coal, creating both challenges and opportunities as it relates to multimodal options and multi-commodity services.

“So if you do get a bit more of a push on or at least stable coal movements, now you’re going to find a stability with the amount of towboats you need, and the same time with grain exports and grain production from one year to next, we could see massive shifts because at the

end of the day, unlike any other commodity, grain has one chance to be planted, one chance to be treated, one chance to be harvested. And none of that’s guaranteed. And if we lose some volume, like we did through 2023 and we had low water, we saw a diversion of cargo go off through other port ranges. And that’s the reliability and resilience of the U.S. ag system. There are still market outlets for us or ways to get out of the country with our grain, but the same time, you bring back another 15 million tons of grain to the river, which is wholly possible, and if we have decent water in the Mississippi River system, we could really see some good shift back to the river, and that could put some tightness in the system that’s out there. So we

could see some exciting times as we go forward here.”

‘Hub of America’

“Indiana likes to be called the ‘Crossroads of America,’ but maybe Illinois is the ‘Hub of America.’ You look at the ability to hit the three major rivers ... and the great one that is the Great Lakes and that gives you multiple avenues. And that’s part of that reliability. You get multiple outlets to the world market. Secondly, you’ve got a strong crush industry, strong grind industry and perhaps a growing feeding industry within Illinois that’s very attractive, but you’ve got all the modes with rail, barge, truck, container, that’s very attractive. So there’s a positive opportunity there.”

Earleen Hinton file photo

Free books and family fun at Dolly’s Book Bash in Morrison

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MORRISON – Mark your calendars for June 25 for an evening of literacy, laughter and community connection as the United Way of Whiteside County, alongside LIFE Literacy of Fun for Everyone, presents Dolly’s Book Bash from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Odell Public Library.

The second annual celebration honors Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library and the transformative power of reading.

Families throughout Whiteside County are invited to this free community event designed to spark children’s imagination and strengthen reading and family time. The event will have special programming for young children. What to expect:

• Engaging story time sessions

• Hands-on arts and crafts

• Fun-filled activities

• Informational booths

• Refreshments

• Giveaways and surprises

• Resources for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library

“Dolly’s Book Bash represents everything we love about our community –families coming together to celebrate learning and literacy,” said Keri Olson, executive director of United Way of Whiteside County. “Each year this event reminds us how powerful it can be when we make reading an adventure that children want to be part of.”

Research consistently shows that early exposure to books and reading creates lifelong learners. Dolly’s Book Bash makes literacy accessible and fun for every family, regardless of background or circumstances.

The event spotlights Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, an innovative program that delivers free, carefully selected books directly to children’s homes each month from birth through age five. This program removes barriers to book access and has demonstrated measurable improvements in kindergarten readiness.

Families are welcome to arrive and participate at any point during the event’s time frame. No registration is necessary.

For more details about Dolly’s Book Bash or to learn more about bringing Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library to your family, visit uwwhiteside.org or call United Way of Whiteside County at 815-625-7973.

Mark your calendars for June 25 for an evening of literacy, laughter and community connection as the United Way of Whiteside County, alongside LIFE Literacy of Fun for Everyone, presents Dolly’s Book Bash at the Odell Public Library.

Photo provided by Odell Public Library

The United Way of Whiteside County, alongside LIFE Literacy of Fun for Everyone, presents Dolly’s Book Bash on June 25 at the Odell Public Library.

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Keeping it natural: Botanist speaks at local library to guardians group about Plants of Concern program

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MORRISON – Grant Fessler, a botanist with the Chicago Botanic Garden’s Plants of Concern, spoke to the Whiteside County Natural Area Guardians on June 12 about his work with the Plants of Concern program.

Plants of Concern, a community-based rare plant monitoring program, collects data on rare, threatened and endangered plants. The program focuses on regional plants in Illinois that often are federally listed and helps keep track of how land management impacts those populations.

Fessler’s presentation, which took place at the Odell Public Library, focused on the ways natural area guardians can support native populations.

The program’s data collection includes GPS location, plant count, native species associated, invasive species, impacts to population and management.

The program shares information with partners to the program such as Land Managers, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Natural Heritage Database and the Illinois Endangered Species Protection Board, which help track the state of the plants in Illinois, Fessler said.

The core of the group’s mission is to connect people and plants with a reach of Northeast and Northwest Illinois and the southern region of the state. As of 2024, the program cites 252 community scientists, 317 sites, 1,159 reports and 314 species being tracked.

“If we care about our local heritage and biodiversity, we often have to step in to help make sure these species don’t blink out,” Fessler said.

The Plants of Concern program was launched in 2001 through the Chicago Botanic Garden to track the status of rare, threatened and endangered species in Northeast Illinois.

“A landmark program at the time of its conception, Plants of Concern has remained a model for long-term, collaborative community science and still represents one of the only programs of its kind in the world,” according to the Chicago Botanic Garden’s website.

More information on the program can be found at PlantsofConcern.org.

Photos by Anakin Weston for Shaw Local News Network

Grant Fessler, a botanist with the Chicago Botanic Garden’s Plants of Concern, spoke to the Whiteside County Natural Area Guardians on June 12.

The Whiteside County Natural Area Guardians listen to speaker Grant Fessler, a botanist with the Chicago Botanic Garden’s Plants of Concern.

The Kramers to perform June 22 at Spring Valley Reformed Church

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FULTON – Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road, will welcome The Kramers to the outdoor stage at 6 p.m. Sunday, June 22, for an evening of praise and worship.

A freewill offering will be taken. In case of inclement weather, the concert will be moved indoors.

Since their beginning in gospel music ministry, The Kramers have maintained a high quality of musical excellence with an unquenchable passion to see people come to know Jesus Christ as Savior.

The Kramers have a full schedule, sharing at events across the U.S. and beyond in churches, auditoriums and major concert venues.

“With The Kramers, audiences can expect a variety of musical styles featuring beautiful family harmonies and the skilled accompanying instrumentation,” organizers said in a news release.

Photo provided by MiKayla Medendorp

The Kramers will perform June 22 at Spring Valley Reformed Church in Fulton.

CHURCH LISTINGS

ALBANY

Albany United Methodist Church

502 N. 1st Avenue, 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

Fenton Methodist Church 10019 Main Street, Fenton

FULTON

Bethel Christian Reformed Church 1208 3rd Avenue, Fulton, 815-589-2501 www.bethelfulton.com bethelcrchurch@gmail.com

Pastor Jeremiah Mitchell

Sunday service is 10 a.m.

First Reformed Church

510 15th Avenue, Fulton, 815-589-2203

Pastor Charles Huckaby

Fulton Presbyterian Church

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

Garden Plain Presbyterian Church 14915 Sands Road, Fulton

Gateway Faith Fellowship Church

701 11th Avenue, Fulton, 815-589-4283

Pastor Wayne Wiersema

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

Father Timothy Barr, Pastor secretaryfulton@gmail.com

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

Pastor Shannon Parrish

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

RUTLEDGE ELECTRIC

822 Main, Erie Serving the Area Since 1980

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 Pastor Craig Sipes - 815-772-4871

Sunday Worship at 10 a.m.

WISDOM

Erie, Illinois

“For

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

Pastor Josh Matthews

Church of the Cross United Methodist Church 22621 IL 2 and 92, Port Byron

Pastor Mark Graham Parish Office: 309-523-2201

Countryside Christian Church

3817 230th St. N., Port Byron

Pastor Steve Allison Church Phone: 309-523-2834

Fairfield United Methodist Church

235th St. at 115th Ave. North, Port Byron

Pastor Larry Misfeldt - 309-523-3767

Messiah Lutheran Church

302 11th St., Port Byron - 309-523-2421

Pastor Gwen Sefrhans-Murphy

Peace Lutheran Church ELCA 20828 Friedens Road, Port Byron Interim Pastor: Nancy Jaster www.peacelutheranil.org - 309-523-2295

Port Byron First United Methodist Church 9412 228th St. N., Port Byron, IL Church Office: 309-848-4050 Email: portbyronfirstumc@gmail.com

Roberta Robbins, Lead Pastor Becky Butterfield, Associate Pastor

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

Pastor Chelsey Weech Office: 815-537-2758 www.firstlutheran-ptown.org

Leon United Methodist Church 17173 Lomax Road, Prophetstown

Pastor Joey Garcea - cell 815-656-0362 pastorjoeygarcea@gmail.com

Prophetstown

United Methodist Church

200 W. 2nd St., Prophetstown

Pastor Joey Garcea - 815-537-2496

River Church

218 E. 3rd St., Prophetstown 815-876-6226 - www.riverchurchag.com

St. Catherine Catholic Church of Prophetstown 815-537-2077

RAPIDS CITY

St. John the Baptist Catholic Church 1416 Third Ave., Rapids City Fr. Glenn H. Harris Phone 309-496-2414

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

June 1-7

Warranty deeds

Matthew Decker and Laurel Decker to Alexander Mitchell Silva, 3831 Prairie Center Road, Morrison, $265,000.

Mark D Ardapple to Marc J Adami and Jane A Ardapple, 506 S. Madison St., Morrison, $50,000.

Amery Rentals LLC to Karl E Hohenboken and Carolyn S Hohenboken, 103 Washington St., Prophetstown, $80,000.

Beverly M Reed Estate, Melissa Burrows, Nicole Miller, Nancy Cook, Karen Poff, Alanna M Whitmore, Susan B Bush, Sally Jo Lindsey and Ann Janz Klemm to Douglas J Hubbard and Lori Hubbard, 1501 Sunset Lane, Rock Falls, $210,000.

Properties 815 LLC to Trevor Marshang and Emily Marshang, 210 10th Ave., Sterling, $142,000.

Lyle W Dirks to Ronald P Cook and Sandra L Feldberg, 1704 16th Ave., Sterling, $160,000.

Jan Lefevre and Lisa Higby, also known as Lisa Higby Lefevre, to Jan P Lefevre and Lisa M Higby, one parcel on Crandall Street, Sterling: 11-14-352-005, $0.

Trevor Marshang and Emily Marshang to Ernest Lopeman Jr and Tanda Lopeman, 702 11th Ave., Rock Falls, $89,000.

Evan M Ernst, Hannah C F Kehl, Hannah Cf Kehl, also known as Hannah C F Ernst and Hannah Cf Ernst, to Tiffany Ryan and Jessie Ryan, 412 E. Wall St., Morrison, $147,000.

Gregory B Behrens to Bryce C Behrens, 8926 Tampico Road, Rock Falls, $100,000.

Terry Cox and Abby Cox to Kevin Weaver and Paula Garcia Weaver, 25469 Front St., Sterling, $330,000.

Michael J Trischan to Mary Lewis, 4313 Emerson Road, Sterling, $77,250.

James A Robinson and Marilyn M Robinson to Zarek J M Jenkins and Zarek Jm Jenkins, 1407 E. 18th St., Sterling, $110,000.

Dalton A Davis and Alexis N Hadaway to Jonathan Mcmeekin and Angel Cagle, 200 W, 6th St., Prophetstown, $164,697.

Jonathan Thulen to Mardell J Scott, 309 E. North St., Morrison, $65,000.

Barbara Graham to Michael L Beyer and Cindy S Beyer, one parcel Albany Road in Albany, $450,000.

Jacob Gerdes and Sara Gerdes to Megan Asher and Hailie Asher, 10211 Main St., Fenton, $137,000.

Quit claim deeds

Michael E Hulstrom to Michael E Hulstrom and Heather C Hulstrom, 2109 16th Ave.,

Sterling, $0.

814 LLC to Rodney S Taylor, 814 W. Second St., Rock Falls, $0.

Amca Land Ventures LLC to Radu Talpos and Andreea Talpos, one parcel on Eighth Avenue, Lyndon: 15-15-353-005, $3,500.

Wendy L Hardman to Louis A Demay, 421 Haskell Ave., Rock Falls, and 1003 8th Ave., Rock Falls, $0.

Terry R Walker and Kathy A Walker to Clint P Walker, one parcel in Hopkins Township: 10-13-101-002, $0.

Candis K Schipper to Amy Rene Sikkema, 111 10th St., Fulton, $0.

Damian Hall and Margarito Mejia, 404 1st Ave., Lyndon, $0.

Thomas Jacob Gerdes to Jacob Gerdes and Sara Gerdes, 10211 Main St., Fenton, $0.

Deeds

Peggy J Mykisen to Peggy J Mykisen Trust, 25109 Indian Ridge Road, Sterling, $0.

Steven E Foster to Fcsi LLC, 903 Prosperity Drive, Sterling, and 906 Prosperity Drive, Sterling, $0.

Jennifer Simpkins Stahl and Clayton M Simpkins Estate to Taylor R Benters, 1320 6th Ave., Erie, $162,500.

Gregory B Behrens to William J Behrens Trust and Tiffani L Behrens Trust, one parcel on Gaulrapp Road, Rock Falls: 16-23-100005, $100,000.

Douglas M Thomas and Gladys V Thomas to Douglas M Thomas, trustee, Gladys V Thomas, trustee, and Thomas Family Trust, 2204 15th Ave., Sterling, $0.

Trustee’s deeds

Charles D Josephsen Trust and Trust No 708 to Kevin J Klocke, 225 Ave. E, Rock Falls, $38,000.

Jimmy K Bodine Trust and Cathy L Bodine Trust to Cody M Beyer Family Trust, one parcel in Erie Township: 20-07-101-007, $0.

Larry G Mccormick, trustee, Larry G Mccormick Trust, and Mary R Mccormick Trust to Carl C Swanson, one parcel on East 37th Street, Sterling: 11-10-301-006, $13,250.

Larry G Mccormick, Larry G Mccormick Trust, Larry G Mccormick, trustee, and Mary R Mccormick Trust to Pascuala Cid Zaca, two parcels on West Route 30, Rock Falls, 11-33-104-035 and 11-33-104-036, $15,000.

Clinton National Bank Trustee and Dorothy E Kellermann Trust to Aek & Csk Farm LLC, two parcels in Ustick Township: 02-34-200003 and 02-34-400-001, $0.

Source:WhitesideCountyRecorder’sOffice

Drs. Terry and Sarah Foust

“Serving Large and Small Animals”

602 N. High Street, Port Byron, IL

Phone 309-524-6484

Fax: 309-524-6485 www.riverviewvets.com

FARM - INDUSTRIAL

Larry’s Metal

We Sell and Service All Major Brands 309-887-4447

Call 815-632-2560

16262 Waller Rd., (Rt. 84), Fulton, IL

DIRECTORY BUSINESS AND SERVICE

CLASSIFIED

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Place your Garage Sale ad online 24/7 at www.ShawLo ca l.com/ garage sale s

Email: classified@ shawlocal.com or call Mon-Fri 8am-4pm: 815-526-4645

ANTIQUE S & COLLE CTIB LES

MICHAEL JORDAN ROOK IE CARD

Fleer #57

Graded 8.5 near mint $6500 815-990-7256

BICYCLES

Red boys bike 20” $40 Pink girls bike 20” $50

Men's 2 cycle motor bicycle 26” $240 815-626-4376

S & SUP PLIES

2 USED SADDLES FOR SALE

Australi an saddle w/ horn $1,000. Borelli (made in Argentina) English Saddle $350

Please leave message, will call you back 815-994 -070 0

Addison Precision Products is Hiring!

Amboy location is looking for a Manager / Supervisor

Experience with CNC lathe, CNC mill and CNC maintenance.

Rock Falls location is looking for experienced Fabricator

( Welding / Bending / Rolling / Water jet )

Please contact Steve at steve@ addisonprecision.com or call to setup an intervie w today 815-857-4466

ONLINE AUCTION (#2 )

Kristine Grumbach, (Trust)

the late Dr. G.E. & Margaret Alzeno

420 N Simmons St, Stockton, IL 61085

Bid online, go to Diekenauction.hibid.com or visit diekenauctio nservice.com

Fri. June 20th - Wed. June 25th 6:00pm (Soft Close)

Preview date: Thurs. June 19th 5-7pm. Come-N-look Antiques, Collectibles, Vintage, Unique, Househo ld, Coins, Toys, Clothes, Lots of Dolls, Jewelry, Ammo, Fishing, C.C. Rider, Lawn/Garden, Garage items, Sm. Trailer, Arrow Display, 1195 Lots

Pick up only: Fri. June 27th 9am-4pm / Sat. June 28th 8am-1pm Bring help, & tools for loading your items

Terms/Cond: Credit/Debit card payment only, 15% Buyers Premi um IL. Everything Sold AS IS. Dieken Auction Service, Warr en, IL 815-222-0542 Like us on facebook, diekenauction@gmail.com Terr y Dieken, IL Lic #440000430/WI Lic. #859

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF ROCK ISLAND - ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS Freedom Mortgage Corporation Plaintiff vs. Jo'Ash Fittro as Independent Administrator for the Estate of Kenneth D Fittro; et al; Defendant

23 FC 107 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 June 25, 2025, 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. 07-35-444-003. Commonly known as 935 19th Street, Rock Island, IL 61201. The real estate is: single family residence. If the subjec t mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: At sale, the bidder must have 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for ins pection. Prospecti ve bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER THE E NTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN AC CORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701© OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSRE LA W. For information call Sales Department at Pla intiff's Attorney, Codilis & A ssociates , P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road. Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527. (630) 7945300. 14-23-03377 INTERCOUNTY JUDICI AL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3267373 (Th e Review Jun. 3, 10, 17, 2025)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISL AND COUNTY, ILLINOIS CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES LLC Plaintiff,

MICHAEL HARDI II et al Defendant 2024 FC 162 NOTICE OF SAL E

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale ente red in the above cause on May 21, 2025, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 1:00 PM on July 9, 2025, at the McCarthy, Callas & Feeney, PC, 329 18th Street Suite 100, Rock Island, IL, 61201, sell at publi c inperson sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 2013 16TH STREET, MOLINE, IL 61265 Property Index No. 17-05-411-006 The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks wi ll be accepted The balance, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition The sale is furth er subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

Where a sale of real estat e is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue l aws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowabl e for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and s ubsection (d) of secti on 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the r ight to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption.

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

If this prope rty is a condomi nium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4) If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at th e foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTIO N 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

For informat ion, examine the court file, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Plaintiff's Attorneys, 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 (630) 794-9876

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATIO N

One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60 606-4650 (312) 236- SALE

You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES , P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE IL, 60527 630-794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com

Attorney File No. 14-24-06049 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002

Case Number: 2024 FC 162 TJSC#: 45-1406

NOTE: Pur su ant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Pla intiff's attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Case # 2024 FC 162 I3267903 (The Review Jun. 17, 24, Jul. 1 2025)

TAKE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOU RTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, IL LINOIS CASE NO. 2025TX44

To: McFleets LLC; Kristi Fleetwood

a/k/a Kristi McKenzi e; Spouse of Kristi Fleetwood

a/k/a Kristi McKenzi e; Adam McKenzi e; Capital One, NA, Succ essor in Interest to Capital One Bank (U SA), NA; Kare n Str alow , Whiteside County Clerk; Per sons in occupancy or actual possession of said property, unknown owners or parties claiming any right, interes t or title in the described real estate:

Property located at: 5425 Schafer Rd, Ful ton, IL Property In dex No. 01-22-100-017

Tax Sale Certificate No 2021-00008

This property was sold on November 3, 2022 for delinquent general taxes for the year of 2021. A Petition for Tax Deed for this property was filed on April 23, 2025. Your right to redeem the property from the sal e will expire on October 15, 2025. If you fail to redeem by that date, the court may enter a judgment grant ing petitioner a tax deed

This matter is set for hear ing in the Circuit Court of this county in Morrison, Illinois on October 29, 2025 at 9 AM before Judge Heuerman via Zoom (https://www. white sidecountyil.gov/ 252/WhitesideCounty-CourtsZoom-Informati on, "Judge Heuerman - Courtroom B"), or wh omever may be sitting in his or her stead.

JICTB, Inc., Petitioner

Angela L. Tucker, Esq. JICTB, Inc 1701 Broadmoor Dr., Ste 100 Champaign, IL 61821

June 17, 24, July 1, 2025

TAKE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOU RTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, IL LINOIS CASE NO. 2025TX45

To: Cheryl May; Jack May; Central Bank Illinois; K aren Stralow, Whiteside County Clerk; Persons in occupancy or actual possession of said property, unknown owners or parties claiming any right, interes t or title in the described real estate:

Property located at: 928 13th Ave, Ful ton, IL

Property In dex No. 01-28-404-008

Tax Sale

Certificate No 2021-00027

This matter is set for hear ing in the Circuit Court of this county in Morrison, Illinois on October 29, 2025 at 9 AM before Judge Heuerman via Zoom (https://www. white sidecountyil.gov/ 252/Whitesi deCounty-CourtsZoom-Informati on, "Judge Heuerman - Courtroom B"), or wh omever may be sitting in hi s or her stead.

JICTB, Inc., Petitioner

Angela L. Tucker, Esq

JICTB, Inc 1701 Broadmoor Dr., Ste 100 Champaign, IL 61821

June 17, 24, July 1, 2025

TAKE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOU RTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, IL LINOIS CASE NO. 2025TX46

To: Brian Van Horn; Spouse of

TAKE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOU RTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, IL LINOIS CASE NO. 2025TX46

To: Brian Van Horn; Spouse of Brian Van Horn; Andrew Beranek; State of Ill inois Dept of Revenue; State of Ill inois, Kwame Raoul, Attorney General; Karen Str alow , Whiteside County Clerk; Per sons in occupancy or actual possession of said property, unknown owners or parties claiming any right, interes t or title in the described real estate: Property located at: 110 E Wall St, Morrison, IL Property In dex No. 09-18-404-004 Tax Sale Certificate No 2021-00071

This property was sold on November 3, 2022 for delinquent general taxes for the year of 2021. A Petition for Tax Deed for this propert y was filed on April 23, 2025.

Your right to redeem the property from the sal e will expire on October 15, 2025. If you fail to redeem by that date, the court may enter a judgment grant ing petitioner a tax deed

This matter is set for hear ing in the Circuit Court of this county in Morrison, Illinois on October 29, 2025 at 9 AM before Judge Heuerman via Zoom

(https://www.white sidecountyil.gov/ 252/WhitesideCounty-CourtsZoom-Informati on, "Judge Heuerman - Courtroom B"), or whomever may be sitting in hi s or her stead.

JICTB, Inc., Petitioner Angela L. Tucker, Esq JICTB, Inc 1701 Broadmoor Dr., Ste 100 Champaign, IL 61821

June 17, 24, July 1, 2025

TAKE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOU RTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

WHITESIDE COUNTY, IL LINOIS

CASE NO. 2025TX51

To: Kent Manley; Spouse of Kent Manley; Christo-

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOU RTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

WHITESIDE COUNTY, IL LINOIS CASE NO.

2025TX51

To: Kent Manley; Spouse of Kent Manley; Christopher Mathis; Spouse of Christopher Mathis; RRCA Accounts Management, Inc.; LVNV Funding LLC; Karen Str alow , Whitesi de County Clerk; Per sons in occupancy or actual possession of said pr operty, unknown owners or parties claiming any right, interes t or title in the described real estate: Property located at: 510 Jackson St , Prophetstown, IL

Property In dex No. 21-05-228-010

Tax Sale Certificate No. 2021-00385

This property was sold on November 3, 2022 for delinquent general taxes for the year of 2021. A Petition for Tax Deed for this propert y was filed on April 23, 2025.

Your right to redeem the property from the sal e will expire on October 15, 2025. If you fail to redeem by that date, the court may enter a judgment granting petitioner a tax deed

This matter is set for hear ing in the Circuit Court of this county in Morrison, Illinois on October 29, 2025 at 9 AM before Judge Heuerman via Zoom (https://www. white sidecountyil.gov/ 252/Whitesi deCounty-CourtsZoom-Informati on, "Judge Heuerman - Courtroom B"), or wh omever may be sitting in hi s or her stead.

JICTB, Inc., Petitioner

Angela L. Tucker, Esq. JICTB, Inc 1701 Broadmoor Dr., Ste 100 Champaign, IL 61821

June 17, 24, July 1, 2025

NOTICE OF PUBLI C HEARING ON ROAD DISTRICT BUDGET

Notice is hereby given that a tentative budget and appropriation ordinance for road purposes of the Prophetstown Road District in the County of Whiteside, State of Illi-

ON ROAD DISTRICT BUDGET

Notice is hereby given that a tentative budget and appropriation ordinance for road purposes of the Prophetstown Road District in the County of Whiteside, State of Illinois, for the fiscal year beginning May 1, 2025 and ending April 30, 2026, is on file and available for inspection at 113 High Street, Prophetstown, IL.

Notice is further given that a public hearing on said budget and appropriation ordinance wi ll be held at 6:00

P.M Wednesday, July 16, 202 5 at 113 High Street, Prophetstown, IL and final action will be taken following said hearing

Jeannie Richmond Township Clerk

June 17, 2025

NOTICE OF PUBLI C HEARING ON TOWNSHIP BUDGET

Notice is hereby given that a tentative budget and appropriation ordinance for Prophetstown Township, in the County of Whitesi de, State of Illinois, for the fiscal year beginning May 1, 2025 and ending April 30, 2026, is on file and available for inspection at 113 High Street, Prophetstown, IL.

Notice is further given that a public hearing on said budget and appropriation ordinance wi ll be held at 6:00

P.M. Wednesday, July 16, 202 5 at 113 High Street, Prophetstown, IL and final action will be taken following said hearing

Jeannie Richmond Township Clerk

June 17, 2025

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISL AND COUNTY, ILLINOIS

CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES LLC Plaintiff, -v.MICHAEL HARDI II et al Defendant 2024 FC 162 NOTICE OF SAL E

Commonly known as 2013 16TH STREET, MOLI NE, IL 61265

Property Index No. 17-05-411-006 The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks wi ll be accepted The balance, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition The sale is furth er subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

Where a sale of real estat e is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue l aws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowabl e for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701 k), and s ubsection (d) of secti on 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the r ight to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption.

You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where Th e Judicia l Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For informat ion, examine the court file, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Plaintiff's Attorneys, 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 (630) 794-9876 THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATIO N One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60 606-4650 (312) 236- SALE

You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES , P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE IL, 60527 630-794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cs legal.com

Attorney File No. 14-24-06049 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002

Case Number: 2024 FC 162 TJSC#: 45-1406

IN TH CO Freedom Mortgag vs. Jo'Ash Fittro as al; Defendant PUBLIC NOTI entered in the June 25, 2025 Rock Island, following describ TENTHS (41.5) FIVE TENTHS THE EAST FIF NINE (9), TOGET THREE (3) FEET, FIVE TENTHS FEET OF SAID FOOT (1') IN FIVE TENTHS SOUTH THEREOF, GARAGE SITUAT PREMISES; AL KNOWS AS SITUATED IN P.I .N. 07-35-444-003.

The real estate unit of a comm mortgagee shal of the Condominium down by certifie

The property will to check the (HOMEOWNER), DAYS AFTER WITH SECTION For information P.C., 15W030 5300. 14-23-03377 intercountyjud

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF ROCK ISLAND - ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS Freedom Mortgage Corporation Plaintiff

vs. Jo'Ash Fittro as Independent Administrator for the Estate of Kenneth D Fittro; et al; Defendant 23 FC 107 NOTICE OF SALE