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Morrison entrepreneur celebrates Midwest roots with curated gift shop in Sterling

By BRANDON CLARK bclark@shawmedia.com

STERLING – Kari Carpenter’s love for the Midwest runs so deep that it is now the heart of her small business.

Carpenter owns The Midwest Mercantile and sells a collection of carefully curated “giftable” items from other Midwest and women-owned businesses, including clothing, jewelry, candles and beauty products.

“I’ve always loved supporting other businesses,” Carpenter said. “So I thought I could bring something kind of cool to the table by curating products that speak to the Midwest that I love so much.”

An Iowa native with “strong Midwest roots,” Carpenter lives in Morrison and

has family ties in Wisconsin and Minnesota.

She launched The Midwest Mercantile two years ago while continuing to work full time in corporate accounting. Drawing on more than 20 years of retail experience, Carpenter began selling her products at pop-up markets and within shared retail spaces, eventually landing a spot at the Shoppes at Grandon Plaza in downtown Sterling.

Located at 312 Second Ave., the retail incubator, run by Sterling Main Street, opened in 2023 to help online, homebased and brand-new entrepreneurs grow toward permanent brick-and-mortar locations.

Carpenter said entrepreneurship pushed her outside of her comfort zone.

“It gets easier the more that time goes

on,” Carpenter said. “Plus, Sterling Main Street has done a great job of promoting the shops here.”

The Midwest Mercantile also operates online at themidwestmercantile. com, where customers can browse the full selection and enjoy free shipping. Carpenter has her sights set on expanding to a larger, permanent storefront in the future.

“I’m looking forward to growing and expanding, offering more products and getting feedback from people on what they want to see,” Carpenter said. “I’m very excited.”

The store’s hours for the month are posted on the Sterling Main Street website, sterlingmainstreet.org.

For more information, email Carpenter at themwmercantile@gmail.com.

Brandon Clark

Kari Carpenter stands ready to greet customers inside her business, The Midwest Mercantile, located at the Shoppes at Grandon Plaza retail business incubator in Sterling.

Summer begins with hot temps

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Despite temperatures in the mid-90s, some area residents ventured outside for activities Saturday, June 21, and Sunday, June 22.

Photos by Earleen Hinton

TOP LEFT: Ninety-degree temperatures didn’t stop the Reapers, a semi-pro football team, from having a game June 21 at the Morrison Sports Complex. TOP RIGHT: Curt Huizenga waters plants alongside the Erie Public Library on June 21 as temperatures hit the mid-90s. Huizenga is a member of the library board.

ABOVE: Aaron Ardini pours water onto a kerchief to help keep him cool as he coaches a Pony League softball game between Fulton and Erie-Prophetstown on June 21 in Erie. LEFT: The Prophetstown United Methodist Church’s sign displays a temperature of 98 degrees June 21.

WILLIAM “BILL” SCHILLING

Born: July 13, 1942 in Streator, Illinois

Died: June 10, 2025 in Show Low, Arizona

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband and father, William (Bill) Schilling, who departed this life on June 10th, 2025, at the age of 82.

Born in Streator, IL, Bill was a man of quiet strength, deep integrity, and unwavering love for his family. He married Carolyn J. Crandall in September 1963. He devoted his life to

providing for those he loved, offering guidance not with many words, but through steady example.

Bill was a dedicated husband and father, known for his strong work ethic and commitment to doing what was right. He had a deep passion for the outdoors, photography, and lifelong learning. A talented basketball player, his love of the sport originated from the time Bill began playing in grade school and culminating in his being inducted into the Hall of Fame for Erie High as well as Rockford College. He was especially proud to be part of Grandfathers for Golf, where he mentored young players and shared his love of golf with the next generation. Bill enjoyed nature as an avid hunter and fisherman and treasured the times he could spend out on the lake in his boat

with family and friends. Bill was a meticulous woodworker, and his love of history, particularly for World War II, was evident in the books he read and the documentaries he watched. These passions brought him joy, shaped his friendships, and reflected the curiosity and generosity that defined his life. But above all, his greatest pride was his family.

He is survived by his wife, Carolyn, and his children, Rebecca (Joe) Lodewyck and Todd (Amy) Schilling, who all brought him immense joy. He also leaves behind his sister Mary Ellen Daniel and brothers, Richard (Donna) and John (Sara), as well as much loved nieces and nephews, all of whom will deeply miss his steady presence, warm smile, and unconditional love. He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard M. and Olive A. (Lage) Schilling, and

brother Thomas Schilling.

Funeral services have been entrusted to Schilling Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 12PM Wednesday June 18, 2025 at Gibson-Bode Funeral Home in Erie, Illinois. Visitation will take place from 10AM-12PM two hours prior to the service. Burial will take place in Erie Cemetery, Erie Illinois.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly asks that donations be made to Grandfathers for Golf, a cause close to Bill’s heart.

Condolences may be sent to www.schillingfuneralhome.com

Though our hearts are heavy, we are grateful for the years we shared. Bill’s legacy of love, perseverance, and kindness will live on in each of us.

Born: June 12, 1951 in Morrison, IL

Died: June 14, 2025 in Albany, IL

ALBANY – Norman R. Hanson, age 74, died at home Saturday, June 14, 2025.

Norm was born on June 12, 1951 in Morrison. He was the eldest son of Melvin and Helen (Harvey) Hanson. He graduated from Erie High School class of 1969.

Norm worked several different jobs over the years, but his favorite job was farming. He spent his later years living on the Albany farm, where he grew up. It was there where he raised cattle, hogs and chickens. Selling a

CAROL MEDEMA PARKER

Born: July 26, 1936 in Morrison, IL

Died: June 3, 2025 in Bonita, CA

CAROL MEDEMA

PARKER, 88, of Bonita, CA, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, June 3, 2025. No formal visitation or funeral will be held.

Carol was born on July 26, 1936, on her grandmother’s farm near Morrison, IL. She graduated from Fulton High School and earned her Bachelor of Education from Illinois State University, as well as her Masters and Doctorate degrees. She married the love of her life, Jerry Lee Parker, and together they had four children; Jerry Jr., Jon, Julie and Lisa. They lived for many

few eggs to neighbors and friends. Norm could usually be seen driving the rural back roads from Albany to Erie and his early morning coffee runs to Clinton, in his “Ole Green Ford” pickup on his “coffee ride”.

He is survived by one brother, Jeff (Angela) Hanson of Morrison; one sister, Mary (Randy) Swearingen of Rockford and one sister-in-law, Evelyn Hanson of Morrison; several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Leonard (Dale) Hanson; one sister, Barbara Skoog; brother-in-law Henry Skoog and one nephew, Kevin Skoog.

Cremation rites have been accorded. Celebration of Life will be held at later date. Arrangements were completed by the McDonald Funeral Home, Fulton.

Online condolences may be sent to www. mcdonaldfuneralhomes.com

years in Park Forest, IL, where Carol taught 6th grade at Sauk Trail School. She continued her lifetime commitment to Education eventually working for the Illinois Association of School Boards, helping communities set Educational policy’s.

Carol and Jerry traveled widely, taking their family on many educational and camping trips across the country. Outside her family Carol’s passion was for Birds and Birding. Her home never had fewer than a dozen bird feeders for everything from humming birds to woodpeckers. Carol loved to sing and Managed the Music Library for the Choir of the First United Methodist Church of Chula Vista.

Carol is survived by her children, and preceded in death by her husband, Jerry L. Parker. She will be remembered for her strength, and loving compassion.

To send online condolences go to www. bosmarenkes.com

MICHAEL C. GUL

Born: November 15, 1995 in Winfield, IL

Died: June 14, 2025 in Wauconda, IL

MICHAEL C. GUL, 29, of Wauconda, IL, formerly of Prophetstown, IL, passed away the evening of Saturday, June 14, 2025. Michael Cody Gul was born on November 15, 1995, at Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield, IL. Michael had a natural spark, infectious smile, loved to live life and was liked and loved by many.

Michael attended and graduated from Prophetstown High School in 2014 and then became a 2019 graduate of Rockford University, earning a degree in Sports Management. He went on to pursue a career in Parks and Recreation. Michael was currently employed at the Buffalo Grove Park District as Clubhouse Site Director and Camp Supervisor. Michael loved reading, football, video games and his family. His greatest passion, and what he took most pride in, was being a good family man and a great father to his kids.

Michael will be dearly missed and is survived by his wife, Regina Gul; two sons, Joseph and Rory Gul of Wauconda; his parents, Mike and Linda Chastain of Prophetstown; two brothers, Eric (Alycia) Adcock and Jeffrey Chastain, both of Prophetstown; a nephew, Carson Adcock of Prophetstown; grandfathers, Mark Genthe of Wheaton, IL and Robert Gul of Mt. Morris, IL; father and mother-in-law, Ron and Cindy Otrembiak of Wauconda; brother-in-law, Ed Otrembiak of Wauconda; sisters-in-law, Kate (Alex) Tramel of Wheeling, IL and Becca Ellison of Chicago, IL; several aunts, uncles and his faithful companion, Lacey.

Michael was preceded in death by his grandmothers, Rickie Genthe and Ruth Chastain; grandfather, Donald Chastain; great-grandparents, Stanley and Gwen Gul; great-great grandmother, Victoria Gul.

A visitation followed by a service will be held at the Kristan Funeral Home, 219 Maple Avenue, Mundelein, IL, from 1pm – 5pm Sunday June, 22, 2025, with the service beginning at 4pm. An additional Celebration of Life will be held at the Bosma-Gibson Funeral Home, 320 Lafayette, Prophetstown, IL, from 1pm – 5pm on Saturday, June 28, 2025.

JUDITH “JUDY” (ANDERSON) VOGEL

To send online condolences go to www. bosmagibson.com

Judith “Judy” (Anderson) Vogel, 87, of Cedar Rapids, IA, formerly of Fulton, IL & Camanche, IA, passed on June 15, 2025.

CATRINA “CAT” MARIE SCHAVER

Judith “Judy” (Anderson) Vogel, 87, of Cedar Rapids, IA, formerly of Fulton, IL & Camanche, IA, passed on June 15, 2025. Arrangements entrusted to Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home, Fulton, IL. Additional information: www.bosmarenkes.com.

Catrina “Cat” Marie Schaver, 54, of Thomson, IL, passed on Wednesday, June 18, 2025.

Arrangements entrusted to Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home, Morrison, IL. Additional information: www.bosmarenkes.com.

Arrangements entrusted to Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home, Fulton, IL. Additional information: www.bosmarenkes.com.

BURDETTA SIEFKEN

Burdetta A. Siefken, 89, of Prophetstown, IL, passed on June 21, 2025.

Arrangements entrusted to Bosma-Gibson Funeral Home, Prophetstown. Additional information: www.bosmagibson.com.

NORMAN R. HANSON

JUDITH “JUDY” (ANDERSON) VOGEL

125 attend meeting to get answers about June 14 shooting deaths

Polo School Board President Matt Mekeel reads prepared statement after people allege teacher misconduct

By EARLEEN HINTON ehinton@shawmedia.com

POLO – As the investigation into the shooting deaths of two men in a teacher’s home on June 14 continues, about 125 people attended the Polo School Board meeting June 18, some making emotional statements alleging “inappropriate contact” between a teacher and one of the men.

Joshua M. Conway, 19, of rural Polo and Michael C. Gul, 29, of Wauconda were found dead on the third floor of a Polo home in the 500 block of West Mason Street late Saturday night, June 14, Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle said in a news release.

The Polo Police Department and Ogle County Sheriff’s Office responded to the home at 11:58 p.m. after receiving a report of a shooting with one adult male victim and at least one adult woman held at gunpoint by another man inside the residence.

On June 16, law enforcement identified Conway, a 2024 graduate of Polo High School, as the male with the handgun.

“The female was able to flee the residence with other members of the household,” VanVickle said.

During the course of the investigation, members of the Ogle County Emergency Response Team and the Northwest Critical Incident Response Team entered the residence and found Conway dead on the third floor of the home from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, VanVickle said.

Gul, a 2014 graduate of Prophetstown High School, also was found dead on the third floor.

On June 18, the Polo School Board decided to move its regular meeting from a room at the Centennial Grade School to the school’s gymnasium to accommodate the larger crowd. During the public comment period at the start of the meeting, several people – including family and friends of Conway – gave emotional statements to the board alleging misconduct by a female high school teacher.

“How was it handled?” Conway’s sister asked. “It wasn’t. Josh was a victim of something that never should have happened.”

viduals for their tireless efforts and continued dedication to our community’s well-being.

“Our hearts go out to the victims of this tragic event, their families and all who have been affected. No words can fully capture the sorrow of such a loss, but we stand in solidarity with those grieving and offer our deepest condolences. In times of tragedy, it is more important than ever that we support and uplift one another, reminding ourselves of the strength and resilience of our community. We will continue to keep those impacted in our thoughts as we navigate this difficult time together.”

Polo Police Department

Some friends of Conway accused school officials of not acting on the “many” accusations and “shoving them under the rug,” arguing the teacher should be investigated.

Others expressed sorrow for both families, noting the impact on the Polo community and other high school students.

Polo School Board President Matt Mekeel read a prepared statement to Conway’s family and the crowd.

“Thank you for your comments. Mine as well as the whole board’s thoughts and prayers have been with your family since the tragic events of last Saturday. We recognize that this is a difficult time for everyone and appreciate your attendance here this evening.

“I am confident that you, as well as everyone within the community, understands and respects that the board does not discuss internal personnel matters in an open forum.

“It is also our goal to hold our teachers to high standards and appropriate professional interaction with students. When information is brought to the district’s attention, it is our goal to ensure appropriate investigation occurs of all credible concerns. The board does not take such matters lightly, so if you have specific factual information that would assist in any investigation, please provide it to our legal counsel and law enforcement.

“Beyond that, we are unable to comment further as we understand an open law enforcement investigation remains pending.”

On June 20, VanVickle said the investigation is ongoing, and Ogle County State’s Attorney Mike Rock said his office would review all materials once the police investigation is complete.

Police responded to the home after the county’s 911 center received a call at 11:58 p.m. of a shooting at the home.

“Initial information indicated that an individual had been shot with a handgun. Upon further investigation, it was determined that a 19-year-old male suspect had shot an occupant and was holding additional household members hostage inside the home,” VanVickle said in a news release June 15. “The hostages were able to escape the residence safely prior to the arrival of law enforcement.”

The Polo Police Department was assisted by the Ogle County Sheriff’s Office, Ogle County Emergency Response Team, Northwest Illinois Critical Incident Response Team, the Polo Fire Protection District, Dixon Rural Fire Protection District, Mercy Health Systems MD-1, Illinois State Police Crime Scene, Ogle County State’s Attorney, Ogle County Coroner’s Office and Polo Street Department.

On June 15 and 16, city officials along with the Polo Police Department and Polo School District issued statements regarding the deaths.

Polo city officials released this statement: “In the wake of the tragic incident on June 14, 2025, our community is reminded of the unwavering dedication and professionalism of our first responders. The Polo Police Department, alongside many other law enforcement teams, demonstrated extraordinary commitment in ensuring the safety and security of our residents during an unimaginably difficult situation.

“Their swift action, coordination and courage in the face of crisis embody the highest standards of public service. We extend our deepest gratitude to these indi-

“We at the Polo Police Department are at a loss for words following the heartbreaking tragedy that occurred over the weekend. Our hearts are heavy and our thoughts are with everyone affected during this incredibly difficult time.

“Our hearts are heavy as we process the tragic event that occurred in our community.”

Polo School District

“In alignment with the sentiments of our city, we want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Polo Police Department and all the first responders who acted swiftly and with steadfast professionalism to ensure the safety of our community. Your courage and dedication during this incredibly difficult time are deeply appreciated,” the school district’s statement read.

The district also provided counseling services to students and staff members in the days after the deaths.

“Together, we will navigate this difficult time with strength and unity,” the statement concluded.

Obituary information

According to his obituary, Conway was a 2024 graduate of Polo High School, where he engaged in both athletic and academic pursuits. He had finished his first year as a student at Louisiana State University, where he made the dean’s list. His obituary can be viewed at Polo Family Funeral Home.

Gul grew up in Prophetstown and graduated from Prophetstown High School in 2014. He earned a degree in sports management from Rockford University in 2019 and served as clubhouse site director and camp supervisor at the Buffalo Grove Park District.

His obituary can be viewed at Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home.

Earleen Hinton

Friends of Joshua Conway comfort his sister, Jessica, after she addressed the Polo School Board during the public comment period at the board’s meeting June 18 at Centennial Grade School. Also pictured are Polo School Board President Matt Mekeel and Superintendent Kelley Mandrell.

Fire department, educators team up to host school supply drive

By BRANDON CLARK bclark@shawmedia.com

STERLING – Regional Office of Education No. 47 teamed up with the Sterling Fire Department to host a community school supply drive June 21 at the Twin Cities Farmers Market in Sterling.

The event supported ROE 47’s School Supply Closet, a vital resource for students in Ogle, Lee, and Whiteside counties. The supply drive is part of an ongoing effort to ensure that every student in the Tri-County area has the tools they need to succeed when school resumes in the fall.

“Three years ago, in June, the ROE took over Grandma Bonnie’s School Supply Closet,” said Tabatha Behrens, an attendant support specialist with ROE 47. “Originally, for the last 14 years, it was with Trinity Methodist Church. They since have closed. So we took over the drive because we didn’t want the resources in our area to close.”

Behrens said the event focused on collecting the following items: twopocket folders, markers, crayons, colored pencils, dry-erase markers, highlighters, pens (blue and black), wide-ruled notebooks two-inch zip binders and monetary donations.

“We’re kind of switching what we’re doing,” Behrens said. “This year, we’re doing a giveaway event on July 31 from 8 to 11 a.m. and then from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Elevate Youth Center in Sterling.”

The July 31 giveaway will be open to students from the three counties the ROE serves.

Additional smaller events are planned at other locations.

“Last year at this type of event, we gave away 1,200 bags, ranging from kindergarten to high school,” ROE 47 support specialist Kayla Brown said, emphasizing the year-round nature of their mission.

“We’re aiming to help at least 1,500 students with this event,” Brown said. “We can always accept donations any time of the year. We have our School Supply Closet at the ROE, so we’re always stocking it. … If anybody needed supplies during the year, we could also pass them out during the year as well.”

There are no eligibility requirements for the ROE’s School Supply Closet or the July 31 event beyond being a student living in Ogle, Lee or Whiteside counties.

The fire department not only helped host Saturday’s event but also contrib-

Regional Office of Education No. 47 and the Sterling Fire Department teamed up for a school supply drive June 21 at the Twin Cities Farmers Market in Sterling. From left are Regional Office of Education No. 47 Attendant Support Specialist Kayla Brown, Sterling Fire Department Administrative Assistant Angelica Dornes, Sterling Fire Chief David Northcutt and ROE 47 Attendant Support Specialist Tabatha Behrens.

uted its resources.

“Tabatha’s husband is a firefighter here at the department. He will be on shift that day, so that’s helpful,” SFD Administrative Assistant Angelica Dornes said.

To help draw more community members to the drive, the department promoted its Community Connect program and hosted a free smoke detector giveaway.

“We’re supportive of what they’re doing for our community,” Sterling

Fire Chief David Northcutt said.

Sterling Community Connect is a software program from the parent company First Due. Northcutt said it allows residents to share important information about their homes and businesses with their local fire departments, such as how many people and pets live in the home or building, utility shutoff and Knox Box locations and contact information.

Sharing information is voluntary and easy. Sterling residents can create

their Community Connect profile at communityconnect.io/info/il-sterling and provide whatever information they would like. According to First Due, that information is never used for any other purpose, and all logins and passwords are protected with bank-level encryption and security.

For more information about school supplies, contact Behrens at tbehrens@ roe47.org or Brown at kbrown@roe47. org. You also can reach them at the ROE 47 office at 815-625-1495.

Brandon Clark

GLIMPSES OF THE PAST – FULTON

60 years

June 23, 1965

A final report on Red Cross flood relief in the Fulton area was made this week showing a total of $90,560.71 spent for assistance to 336 families.

Bud’s IGA Foodliner ad specials for the week included a half gallon of ice cream for 59 cents, one pound of ground beef for 49 cents, four large bottles of ketchup for $1, one pound of grapes for 29 cents, frying chickens for 31 cents for a pound, five loaves of bread for $1, two-pound can of coffee for $1.39, chuck steak for 49 cents a pound, pork chops for 39 cents a pound and 18-ounce peanut butter for 59 cents.

50 years

June 25, 1975

Steve Stuart, operator of the Fulton Marina, said at a boaters’ meeting that he has notified city officials that he will turn over the operation to someone else as soon as arrangements can

in flood assistance for 336 families

be made to sell his facilities. A conflict between Stuart and members of the City Council arose over whose responsibility it is to maintain the public use area at the marina after boaters asked that the area be cleaned up after the flood.

Dr. Michael Vruno was honored at the Kiwanis Club meeting. More than 60 Fulton residents gathered to help him celebrate 25 years of service in Fulton. Mayor Warren Wiersema gave him a framed copy of the official proclamation that the previous Wednesday was “Dr. Vruno Day in Fulton.”

40 years

June 26, 1985

citizens will be asked to help work out details under the leadership of Mrs. Mask.

Supporters and opponents of Sunday sales of liquor in Fulton are expected to express their views at the next City Council meeting. The council would have to vote on such an ordinance, setting forth in detail the times and other circumstances under which sales of liquor would be permitted on Sundays.

30

years

June 21, 1995

Mrs. William Mask was chosen by an informal but unanimous vote to be the chairman of a de facto organization that will plan a Sesquicentennial celebration for Fulton. Many suggestions were made at the meeting for features of the Sesquicentennial celebration. It was agreed also that many

The former City Hall on Third Street, recently sold to the River Bend School District for $1, is being renovated. When completed, it will house the offices of the school district. It is hoped that the remodeling work can be done by mid-July so the building can be occupied by school personnel. Jack Martinez, band instructor for River Bend, was at the school board meeting with two members of the

Music Boosters Association to urge the board to act on a problem in the band room at the high school. They asked the board to consider equipment to reduce moisture in the band room. The new band uniforms, band equipment and even computers have been affected by the moisture. The equipment and uniforms have developed mold on them and equipment is rusting and computers are inoperable.

20 years

June 22, 2005

All weather predictions state nothing but more HOT, HOT, HOT and DRY. It’s already six inches short of rainfall this season. Lawns are crunched, flower beds need constant watering and soybean fields lack growth and show signs of severe wilt. Corn crops on heavy ground still look good. On sand, growth and color of the plants show signs of severe stress. 1965: $90,560

See GLIMPSES, page 19

The Ancestor Project: Jerrold Lynn Wells

By BRAYDEN GEHRKING

Have you ever been in the Navy or been on a Vietnam ship? My grandpa has been on and in both.

At an early age, Jerry taught himself to play music and enjoyed playing many instruments. During my grandpa’s time in the Navy, he experienced unique adventures. My grandpa retired at the age of 61 and now spends time outdoors.

Jerrold Lynn Wells is a remarkable Navy seaman because he is a very musical man, he is a tough worker and he is an outdoors lover.

My grandpa, Jerry Lynn Wells, was born Dec. 3, 1953. in Dubuque, Iowa. His parents are my grandpa Earl Roy and my grandma Darlene Wells. His siblings are Krista, Amy, Jeff and Shelly. My grandpa lived on a farm and helped his grandpa work with horses and bail hay. He never got paid for work when he was young, but he was always OK with it.

Jerry would go camping, hiking, fishing and played baseball with his friends when he was younger. However, despite doing work and playing outside he also

wouldgo to church. A really strong memory he had was getting baptized in the church.

Jerry Wells loved playing music. He loved it so much that he taught himself to play a lot of instruments. He taught himself to play the guitar, banjo, fiddle, harmonica and drums.

Besides playing music, Jerry was a pitcher in baseball and he would play baseball and also pitch in his yard with his friends.

My grandpa is a big family lover. He would play board games with his family and they would just hang out. They didn’t have video games back then, so they played board games.

After he got older, he drove a motorcycle.

One of his favorite stories when he was younger was driving in reverse the whole way home. One of his parts in his car didn’t work while he was driving it, so he had to drive in reverse the whole way home.

Jerry married a few times and right now he is with Carmin. He married when he was young and he had three

marriages. His great children are Jolene, Jozie, Josh, Jerica and Jodie Wells.

My grandpa worked at Service Steel for 38 years and he also taught himself to work with steel so he could cut steel and put it together. He also taught himself to work with wood.

A real hardship he had was the death of his dad.

Jerry Wells was in the Navy and he went to a lot of places and got to do a lot of interesting stuff. He went to the Bermuda Triangle while he was in the Navy for a trip. He got to shoot really heavy machinery, machine guns. He also moved around a lot while he was in the Navy. Jerry painted the boat while he was on the water and painted other stuff. He sailed around the East Coast and also got to drink with Germans in Cuba. Jerry also won a knot contest in the Navy.

Jerry had a very interesting adult life. He got to play music at concerts and he played at a concert with Dierks Bentley. He also got to meet The Kentucky Headhunters.

Some of my grandpa’s greatest

achievements came later in his life. My grandpa’s music now is awesome, and he still does it to this day. My grandpa has a lot of friends – for example, Curt Knapp, Frank Bull and Garry Quick. My grandpa always spends his free time outdoors in his retirement. He hikes and fishes with his buddies. He retired when he was 61 years old, but he is not too old to play music. He loves all of his kids equally, and I love him. too. I still go to see him play music sometimes. Now that he is retired, he loves hanging out with his grandkids and family games. My grandpa’s favorite is music, and he also loves to cook. My grandpa always said, “Always go forward, never go back, always do the right thing.”

In conclusion, my grandpa retired at the age of 61 and now spends time outdoors. He is an outstanding man because of his early love of music, he is an honest person and he loves his time of freedom. He enjoyed working as a child and had a lot of responsibilities. He spent most of his adult life serving

Morrison Garden Club’s featured garden for June: Jean Decker’s garden

By SHARON MOORE Morrison Garden Club

MORRISON – Nestled at 404 W. Park St., Jean Decker’s garden is a vibrant burst of life and color, a true testament to nearly 50 years of love and care.

What started as a few perennials has grown into a lush, living artwork filled with a rich variety of flowers and foliage. Bright annuals in pots add lively splashes of red and other shades, creating a joyful palette that changes with the seasons.

Each year, Decker patiently introduced new plants, weaving a tapestry of greenery that feels both timeless and inviting. Rustic, primitive decor pieces are thoughtfully scattered throughout, adding charm and a sense of history to this hidden oasis.

Just beyond the gate, a beautifully crafted patio sits next to a cozy screened-in porch where Decker often relaxes, watching birds flutter among her blooms.

She personally laid large, smooth rocks – carried in bucket by bucket – to create both the patio and a lovely rock area near the front door. This spot fea-

tures a birdbath surrounded by colorful perennials, inviting both wildlife and visitors to linger.

A special birthday gift – a charming potting shed made from reclaimed wood by friends Trish Kennedy and her dad –fits seamlessly into the garden’s rustic aesthetic. Recently, a small section in

the garden’s heart was adorned with a delicate windmill and other quaint decorations, adding movement and whimsy to this peaceful retreat.

Decker’s garden is more than just a personal sanctuary. It’s a reflection of her dedication and passion. It invites curious neighbors and garden lovers

alike to experience the joy of nature’s beauty crafted by a caring hand.

If you or someone you know has a garden worth celebrating, the Morrison Garden Club would love to hear about it. Send your nominations via their Facebook page, “Morrison Garden Club,” or email sharonkmoore@myyahoo.com.

Since 1948, the club has fostered a love for gardening and civic pride in the community. The club’s efforts include tree planting programs, youth clubs, beautifying public spaces, garden walks, floral shows and more.

Today, the club continue to thrive with annual plant sales, maintaining library landscaping and seasonal plantings in Veterans Park and other local spots.

The Morrison Garden Club warmly welcomes anyone with a passion for gardening to join its friendly group. Meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month with locations varying based on the program or space needs. For details on membership or meeting locations, reach out on Facebook or email sharonkmoore@myyahoo.com.

Grow your love for plants and community with the Morrison Garden Club!

Photo provide by Sharon Moore, Morrison Garden Club

Jean Decker’s garden is a vibrant burst of life and color.

Pickin’ peas in Prophetstown

Temperatures in the mid-90s didn’t stop a Seneca crew from picking peas in a field south of Prophetstown along Cooper Road on June 21. According to the company’s website, Seneca peas, sweet corn and green beans come from rich farmland in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Illinois and New York and more than 150,000 acres of these vegetables annually supply the company’s processing facilities primarily located in the Midwest.

Photos by Earleen Hinton Peas are loaded into a trailer for transport after being picked in a field south of Prophetstown on June 21.

The Importance of Wellness Exams for Seniors

Seniors are a growing and increasingly prosperous demographic. As the senior population increases, greater emphasis must be placed on keeping aging individuals healthy. Wellness checks are important at any age, but they bear even more significance as individuals grow older.

Age brings with it many things, including experience and wisdom. But it also brings an increased risk for health problems. Aging men and women are vulnerable to chronic conditions like heart disease, COPD, cancer, and arthritis. It’s noteworthy that many chronic health conditions fail to produce symptoms until they have progressed to a point where treatment is more difficult.

Annual wellness exams can help older adults take charge of their health and stay as healthy as possible. A person can preserve their health—and possibly their life—through regular check-ups and simple screenings.

Here are some common screenings and health recommendations for adults entering their later years:

• Colorectal Cancer Screening: A colon cancer screening is recommended for everyone at age 45. Colon cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States, and risk increases with age. Although people seldom look forward to a colonoscopy and the required preparation, putting off this test due to discomfort can result in missing colon cancer in its earliest, most treatable stage.

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• Cholesterol Screening: This simple blood test helps evaluate the risk of heart disease. High cholesterol can contribute to plaque buildup in the arteries, narrowing them and reducing their flexibility, according to Sharecare, Inc.

• Mammogram: Most health organizations recommend annual mammograms from age 40 until menopause. After that, those at average risk may switch to every other year. Women should discuss mammogram frequency with their doctors, especially if they have a family history of breast cancer.

• Diabetes: According to ChenMed, diabetes is more common in older adults. Regular screenings allow for early diagnosis and effective management of the condition.

• Testicular Cancer Screening: This test is generally not recommended unless symptoms are present. However, men with a family history or other risk factors may benefit from performing regular self-examinations.

• Vaccinations: Doctors can advise patients on recommended vaccinations during wellness exams. Seniors should receive an annual flu shot and updated COVID-19 vaccinations as available. The pneumococcal vaccine protects against diseases that can lead to pneumonia, meningitis, and bloodstream infections. Adults over 50 should also receive a shingles vaccine.

There are additional benefits to routine health check-ups. Doctors can evaluate fitness routines, stress levels, sleep habits, and diet to ensure patients are on track for healthy living. While older age often brings wisdom, it also increases the risk for various health issues. Regular check-ups help keep patients and healthcare providers aligned in the goal of maintaining good health.

What to Know About Estate Planning

Managing and planning one’s estate may sound like a task reserved for the über-rich. But that’s a common—and potentially costly—misconception. In reality, estate planning is a vital part of long-term financial planning, regardless of the size of a person’s investment portfolio.

Estate planning is an umbrella term that includes everything from asset distribution after death to end-of-life health care decisions and assigning power of attorney in the event of incapacity. Key components of an estate plan typically include wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and health care directives.

According to a 2021 survey by Caring.com, only 33 percent of Americans have a will in place. Among those surveyed, 60 percent said they hadn’t created an estate plan because they felt they “didn’t have enough assets.”

Here are some basic steps anyone can take to establish an estate plan:

• Create a Will

A will is a legal document that outlines how your assets will be distributed after your death. While it’s possible to create a will without an attorney, working with a legal professional ensures it is valid and accurately reflects your intentions. You can also name an executor in the will—

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someone responsible for carrying out its instructions. Without a will, state intestacy laws will determine how your assets are divided.

• Establish Trusts

Trusts are financial tools that can protect assets, minimize estate taxes, and provide for beneficiaries. According to Morgan Legal Group, trusts can be either revocable or irrevocable, and special needs trusts are also an option. Trusts can help avoid probate and reduce estate taxes—The National Bureau of Economic Research notes that trusts can lower estate tax burdens by up to 40 percent. They can also help shield certain assets from being counted toward eligibility for nursing home coverage.

• Designate Powers of Attorney and Health Care Proxies

If you become incapacitated, you’ll need trusted individuals to make decisions on your behalf. A financial or legal power of attorney can handle tasks like paying bills, accessing accounts, and managing property. A health care proxy, designated in an advance health care directive (also known as a living will), ensures your medical wishes are communicated and followed. Understanding what’s included in an estate plan empowers people to make informed decisions about their assets, health care, and loved ones. It’s always best to consult with legal, medical, and tax professionals when drawing up these documents to prevent complications and ensure your wishes are clearly defined.

7 Benefits of Socialization for Seniors

One of the key lessons learned during the COVID-19 pandemic was just how challenging social isolation can be—especially for older adults. While it’s often overlooked, social isolation is a major contributor to poor mental and physical health.

Experts emphasize the importance of maintaining an active social life as we age. Staying socially engaged offers many benefits that contribute to seniors’ overall well-being. Here’s a look at seven key ways socialization supports healthy aging:

1. Improved Mental Health

Regular social interactions can help older adults avoid depression, anxiety, and feelings of loneliness, according to Integracare, a senior living company.

2. Reduced Risk of Cognitive Decline

Social engagement can help slow cognitive decline and reduce the risk of dementia. Socializing stimulates the brain by introducing new experiences, keeping the mind active and sharp.

3. Increased Physical Activity

Socializing often involves physical movement, whether it’s walking, dancing, or just getting out of the house. While being sedentary occasionally is fine, extended inactivity can lead to issues like high cholesterol, weight gain, and elevated blood pressure. A 2019 study published in The Journals of Gerontology: Series B found that older adults who interacted with people outside their close family and friends were more likely to be physically active, have more positive moods, and report fewer negative feelings.

4. Healthier Eating Habits

Social events often involve meals, which can encourage healthier eating patterns. Exposure to different types of food in social settings may help seniors get the nutrients they need to stay healthy.

5. Sense of Purpose and Belonging

Socializing can help seniors feel needed and valued, boosting self-esteem and mental well-being. Being part of a community and contributing to it—whether through conversation or volunteering—provides a strong sense of purpose.

6. Informal Wellness Monitoring

Regular interactions with others allow family members and friends to observe changes in a senior’s behavior, mood, or appearance that might indicate a health issue, enabling earlier intervention.

7. Exposure to New Hobbies and Interests

Getting out and socializing can introduce seniors to new hobbies, whether it’s joining a club, trying a new sport, or attending a class. These activities provide both mental stimulation and physical benefits.

Socialization plays a crucial role in senior wellness and should be considered just as important as diet, exercise, and medical care. Encouraging meaningful social connections can go a long way in supporting a happier, healthier life for older adults.

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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 church is handicapped accessible through the entrance from the parking lot.

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the country and saving peoples’ lives. Today, he enjoys spending time with his grandchildren. My grandpa’s legacy still holds up today. He is a hero in my eyes.

What is “The Ancestor Project?”

As one of the final projects of the year, seventh graders at Erie Middle School were challenged to pick an ancestor or someone else they could research and learn more about in order

for a donation.

Proceeds will go toward local projects, scholarships, the American Red Cross blood drive canteen and school supplies. Reserve your place at the table 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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to write a story telling about their life. Students conducted interviews with family members and some were able to gather additional resources and pictures to help tell their story. While there were many great stories written, not all will be published.

The project was a collaborative effort between students’ history classes with Mrs. Kruthoff and Mr. Armstrong, English class with Ms. Shabani and their families. It was inspired by the original project that longtime English teacher Mrs. Wiersema made a tradition in her eighth grade class.

Upper Mississippi River cleanup in Pool 13 a success

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SAVANNA – Organizers are calling the June 7 Upper Mississippi River Cleanup in Pool 13 a grand success.

Participants walked the shoreline and also were in watercraft including boats, kayaks and canoes. A large amount of trash was collected along several miles of shoreline, islands and backwaters.

The river cleanup was co-sponsored by Stewards of Upper Mississippi River Refuge, the city of Savanna and Delta Waterfowl.

The cleanup covered many areas of the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge. Pictures of the cleanup can be viewed on the Stewards Facebook page.

The Stewards are a nonprofit conservation organization that supports the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge. They provided support for the event including promotion, organization, volunteers, distribution of gloves, garbage bags and water.

The Stewards meet monthly on the fourth Tuesday at 6 p.m. at Ingersoll Wetlands Learning Center, 7071 Riverview Road, Thomson.

They offer golf cart tours at Spring Lake and bus tours at Lost Mound Unit. Contact the Stewards at stewardsumrr@gmail.com or 815-273-2732

for more information.

The city of Savanna provided two dumpsters and waived boat launch fees at Marquette Park for the event.

Participants in the cleanup included members and a coach from the West Carroll High School football team, Jo Daviess County Natural Area Guardians, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service volunteers and members of the public.

Manny’s Pizza donated pizzas to feed the large group of volunteers who participated.

Delta Waterfowl is a nonprofit conservation organization whose mission is to secure the future of waterfowl and waterfowl hunting. It provided boats, volunteers and assistance to other boaters, in addition to funding the purchase of gloves, garbage bags and water.

“This River Cleanup event was a partnership that removed a large amount of trash from Pool 13 of the Upper Mississippi River. We are grateful for the sponsors and volunteers that made this event a grand success,” said Ed Britton, Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge district manager.

Photo provided by Larry Thoren

A boat full of trash is collected during the June 7 Upper Mississippi River Cleanup in Pool 13.

Spring Valley Reformed Church offers outdoor concerts on Sundays

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FULTON – Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road in Fulton, welcomes New Vocal Blend to its outdoor stage at 6 p.m. Sunday, June 29, for an evening of praise and worship.

New Vocal Blend is a Southern gospel quartet. The group’s mission statement is to spread the Gospel through music.

No Worries steps onto the outdoor stage at 6 p.m. Sunday, July 6, for an evening of praise and worship.

A freewill offering will be taken for both concerts.

In case of inclement weather, the concert will be moved indoors.

Photo provided by Spring Valley Reformed Church RIGHT: No Worries will perform July 6 at the Spring Valley Reformed Church in Fulton.

BUSINESS AND SERVICE

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

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.

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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

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Warranty deeds

William C Mcginn and Katherine M Mcginn to William C Mcginn, Katherine M Mcginn and Marcy A Mcginn, 208 E. 4th St., Sterling; 11092 Luther Road, Rock Falls; and 209 E. 5th St., Sterling, $0.

William C Mcginn and Katherine M Mcginn to William C Mcginn and Katherine M Mcginn, parcels on Prophet Road, Rock Falls, and Luther Road in Rock Falls: 16-02-478002; 16-02-478-006; 16-11-100-003; 16-11-200-002; 16-11-400-004; 16-12-100003; and 16-12-300-001, $0.

Gerald M Capriotti and Gina M Capriotti to Sarah Anne Turner and Aaron Nathaniel Turner, 1770 Hoover Road, Deer Grove, $89,095.

James Crangle Foundation Inc to Adib Musa Nasseh and Mohammad Emran Popal, 308 E. 2nd St., Rock Falls, $100,000.

Arleen M Alvarado to Emmanuel Reformed Church, 205 E. Wall St., Morrison, $150,000.

Gaumer Real Estate LLC to Timothy P Lilly, 221 W. 14th St., Rock Falls, $143,000.

Stephanie Arellano, formerly known as Stephanie Rabadan, to Brays S Davanzo, 1001 4th Ave., Sterling, $114,500.

Gerald Sharp II to Greener Grass Investments LLC, 27748 Fargo Road, Tampico, $320,000.

Michael J Bushaw to Logan Leming and Krista Leming, 603 Burbon St., Rock Falls, $143,000.

Thomas A Williams to Johnny A Reed Jr, 11350 Lincoln Road, Morrison, $180,000.

Scott R Voda and Jessica A Voda to Evan

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William Stoermer of Exelon presented a $5,000 check to Bill Wilkin of the River Bend Athletic Boosters as the corporate sponsor for this year’s Exelon Steamer Shootout. The shootout was held at Fulton High School with teams from Fulton, Bureau Valley, Dixon, Lena Winslow, Morrison and West Carroll completing in a round-robin format.

10 years

June 24, 2015

Bear Development from Kenosha, Wisconsin, has passed the first milestone toward developing Section 42 housing for seniors on the land known

Scott Wyllie and Rachel Marie Wyllie, 12749 Lawrence Lane, Sterling, $375,000.

Deanna J Stuart and Lee E Stuart to Robert I Stuart, 817 9th Ave., Fulton, $140,000.

Michelle Walker to Properties 815 LLC, 27200 Maple Drive, Sterling, $76,000.

Kristen N Anderson, formerly known as Kristen N Wypasek, and Adam Anderson to Brandy L Jones and Turiya C Jones, 209 12th Ave., Sterling, 112,000.

Jeffrey L Nielsen to Joseph Lewis, 1008 8th Ave., Rock Falls, $51,000.

Quit claim deeds

Meredith Lee Pope to Ray A Pope and Meredith Lee Pope, 208 5th Ave., Rock Falls, $0.

Rusty C Baker and Olivia Baker to Rusty C Baker, 109 17th Ave., Sterling, $0.

Kimberly K Martin, guardian, Kenneth R Mills Estate and Ronald W Mills to Rk Mills Farms LLC, 11571 Crosby Road, Morrison, and 13124 Rock Road, Morrison, $0.

Kimberly K Martin, guardian, and Kenneth R Mills Estate to Rk Mills Farms LLC, one parcel in Fenton Township: 14-01-100-013, $0.

Wayne R Mckenna Jr to Wayne R Mckenna Jr and Deanna Mckenna, 1605 29th Place, Sterling, $0.

Trustees deeds

Randall R Heide and Betty R Heide to Randall Heide Trust and Betty Heide Trust, 16353 Norton Road, Morrison, $0.

James E Mitchell Trust to Brett M Saathoff and Rachael L Saathoff, 5678 David Road, Erie, $269,000.

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as the former JT Cullen property, located just off Highway 84 and south of 16th Avenue. The proposed concept for the development is a two- to three-story building with about 40 units of one- to two-bedroom apartments.

Community State Bank of Rock Falls announced Patti Housenga has retired from the Fulton branch after 15 years of service. Housenga was one of the original employees when the branch opened its doors in the former Horizon Convenience located at the corner of Routes 84 and 136. Because of the bank’s growth, a new facility was constructed five years later and Housenga was instrumental in the interior design of the bank. She recently served as vice president for the bank and managed the Fulton branch.

Fulton’s Chase Dykstra named IHSBCA All-State

By DRAKE LANSMAN dlansman@shawmedia.com

The Illinois High School Baseball Coaches Association released its All-State teams and the area was represented in both Class 1A and 2A.

In Class 1A, Fulton junior Chase Dykstra was recognized as All-State after helping the Steamers win their first sectional title since 2015 and reach the Elite Eight. Dykstra was Fulton’s top pitcher and posted a 0.73 earned run average with 126 strikeouts in 67 innings pitched.

Ashton-Franklin Center senior Brock Lehman was named All-State honorable mention in 1A.

In Class 2A, Rock Falls senior Austin Castaneda and Newman junior Garret Matznick and sophomore Ashton Miner were named All-State.

Castaneda was the Rockets’ top run scorer, base stealer and on-base plus slugging percentage leader.

Matznick and Miner were selected after helping Newman reach the state finals for the third straight year. Newman won a school-record 28 games this season.

Matznick, the team’s leadoff hitter and shortstop, set a school record with 49 stolen bases. Miner led the team with a .431 batting average and 15 doubles.

Pony League softball action in Erie

Earleen Hinton file photo

Fulton’s Chase Dykstra pitches against Rockford Lutheran at the Class 1A Lena-Winslow Sectional on May 28.

Photos by Earleen Hinton

ABOVE: Fulton’s Macy Edwards fields a throw at third as an Erie-Prophetstown player slides safely into the base during Pony League softball action June 21 in Erie. RIGHT: Riley Westphal pitches for the Fulton Red softball team during Pony League action June 21.

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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.

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

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. 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

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

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 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

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

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; 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

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.

15, 2025. If you fail to redeem by that date, the court may enter a judgment granting petitioner a tax deed

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

As sumed Name

Publication Notice

fice of the County Clerk of Whiteside County, Illinois, setting forth the names and postoffice addresses of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as:

TATER REPAIRS loca ted at 9565 Fenton Rd Fenton, IL 61251

Dated this 20th day of June, 2025. No. DBA5406

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

Tax Sale Certificate No. 2021-00385

Annu al Treas ure r's Report For the Vi llage of Lyndon Fiscal Year E ndin g April 30, 2025 RE VENUE SUMMARY

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

Karen J Str alow County Clerk

June 24, July 1, 8, 2025

Classified

Property Taxes $68,199.20, Sales Tax

$157,584.25, State Use Tax

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.

$17,967.99, Income Tax $93,333.10, IL

Replacement Tax $1,022.12, Personal Property Replace ment Tax $9,300.20, Fines $5 0.00, Fees, Licenses & Permits

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

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

$7,692.00, Interest $25,605.66, Franchise Fees $3,253.06, Misc Income

$42,315.39, MFT $24,2 62.12, Video Gaming Tax $27,375.84; Local Share of Can nabis Use Tax $843.87, Grants & Donations $24,413.15, Water & Garbage Bill ing $163,774.00

Tax Sale

Certificate No 2021-00385

Total Gross Revenues $666,991.95 COMPENSATION S UMMARY

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

June 17, 24, July 1, 2025

Public Notice is hereby given that on Friday, June 20, 2025, a certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of Whiteside County, Illinois, setting forth the names and postoffice addresses of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as:

It works

833-584-NEWS

COUNTY, ILLINOIS CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES LLC Plaintiff,

MICHAEL HARDI II et al Defendant

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.

TATER REPAIRS loca ted at 9565 Fenton Rd Fenton, IL 61251

2024 FC 162 NOTICE OF SAL E

Dated this 20th day of June, 2025. No. DBA5406

Karen J Str alow County Clerk

June 24, July 1, 8, 2025

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: LOT NUMBER FIVE (5) IN BLOCK NUMBER FOUR (4) IN THAT PART OF THE CITY OF MOLINE KNOWN AS AND CALLED, THE WHEELOCK FIFTEENTH STREET ADDITION; SITUATED IN ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ILLINOIS Commonly known as 2013 16TH STREET, MOLI NE, IL 61265

JICTB, Inc., Petitioner

Angela L. Tucker, Esq. JICTB, Inc

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.

Under $25,000; Gerald D Armstrong, Walter C Arthurs, Craig E Bohms, Raistlin D Hughes, Timothy F Hunter, Maureen E Johnson, Rodney R Lilly, Michael D Piester, Georgia A Schaver, Tyler J Scott, Gary L Sutton, Daniel V Wancket, Alicia M Wetzell. $25,000 to $49,999; Della E Sutton. $50,000 to $74,999; Michael R Fisk.

Total Compensation

$161,078.49

EXPENDIT URES

1701 Broadmoor Dr., Ste 100 Champaign, IL 61821

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.

June 17, 24, July 1, 2025

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.

Blue Cross/Blue Shield of IL

$28,606.50; Commonwealth Edison

$18,037.80; Community Funding & Pla nning Services

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.

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.

JICTB, Inc., Petitioner

$5,000; Department of the Treasury $3,030.38; Elliot Equipment $210,508.46; Frary Lumber & Supply $3,265.55; Gibson Conoco

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

Angela L. Tucker, Esq.

$5,890.84; Hawkins, Inc $3,444.40; IL EPA $5,141.94; Intuit QuickBooks

$3,189.52; Lauterbach & Amen, LLP

$9,000; Prairie Hill RDF $8,068.22; Illinois Municipa l League Risk Management Association $50,566.74; Stichter Constructi on & Excavating, Inc.

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

$64,176.93; Test, Inc. $9,276.44; Ward, Murray, Pace & Johnson, P.C.

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

June 17, 24, July 1, 2025

$11,905.64; Whiteside County H ighway Department

$6,957.86; Whiteside County Sheriff's Office

$46,200.00; Willett Hoffman Associates, Inc.

$9,461.20 Expenditures under $2,500; $43,625.86

Total Expenditures $545,355.28

Subscribed and sworn this 10th day of June 2025.

(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.

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

JICTB, Inc

I, Al icia Wetzell, Treasurer for the Village of Lyndon, Whiteside County, Illinois, submit the above copy of the Annual Treasurer's report for the fiscal year ending April 30, 2025. /s/Alicia Wetzell, Al icia Wetzell, Treasurer, Village of Lyndon

June 24, 2025

1701 Broadmoor Dr., Ste 100 Champaign, IL 61821

June 17, 24, July 1, 2025

AL NOTICES

CIRCUIT

of Foreclosure or The Judicial rthy, Callas & l at publi c indescribed real THAT PART OF WHEELOCK FIFTEENTH IS a residence.

lose of the sale be accepted our (24) hours. assessments, e without any to Plaintiff and the court.

a Certificate of confirmation of of the United within which to revenue l aws n under State rovisions of section s ubsection (d) deem does not representation onished to check

he foreclosure he legal fees and (g)(4) If this community, the tgagee shall pay the 605/18.5(g-1).

THE RIGHT TO AN ORDER OF THE ILLINOIS agency (driver's he foreclosure held at other losure sales.

P.C. Plaintiff's R RIDGE, IL,

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