• Plans for more detailed engineering studies of the terminus of the proposed new Fulton and Lyons bridge on the Illinois side of the river were advanced at a meeting of the Bridge Commission. The Commission voted to employ the firm of Modjeski and Masters of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, as engineers for the new bridge, subject to negotiation of details of the contract.
• Fulton police, in cooperation with Clinton police and county officers, are pursuing an investigation of widespread vandalism which occurred in Fulton over the last weekend, and extended also to Morrison and adjacent territory. Calvary Hill Cemetery reported 21 tombstones were vandalized, it was reported a passing car threw rocks at an automobile around midnight, and a truck driver reported someone in a passing car threw a rock through his windshield as he was driving along Highway 30 near Union Grove. Windows were broken at Frank Baker Ford and the Fulton Elevator Feed and Supply. Also reports said a house was ransacked and the Jimmy Jones Service Station was burglarized.
50 years
• July 28, 1976
• A fundraising campaign for the new
$140,000 multi-purpose addition to the Fulton Community Christian School has begun. Preparation began during June and early July with 18 area church councils informed regarding construction plans and areas of possible support.
• Trustees of the Fulton Flood Control District report excellent progress in the process of obtaining options to purchase easements for ponding areas for the flood control system. Trustees are optimistic that President Ford will approve the budget item of $400,000 for the Fulton project, which already has been approved by both the House and the Senate.
40 years
• July 30, 1986
• Eugene Richter, who has had more than 20 years of experience in accounting and tax services, is now available for service at his office at 606 11th Ave. in Fulton. He will be available on a full-time basis for all types of accounting and tax services.
• Six members of the Fulton eighth grade class attended the Augustana Basketball Camp and won the eighth grade championship, going undefeated in that division. The coaching staff at the camp complimented the team for its sportsmanship and politeness during the camp. The six include Dean Wiebenga, Mike Country-
man, Matt Newberg, Jason Smith, Brad Pickens and Chad Delzell.
30 years
• July 24, 1996
• Whiteside County Nursing Home has accepted a $1.7 million offer from American Health Enterprises of Lyndon for the Pleasant View Nursing Home in Morrison. The new owners plan to close the deal by Oct. 1, and say that residents and staff should see little change, if any. The $1.7 million bid was the highest of six opened by the county board last month.
• A fast moving storm caused several power outages throughout the town. Approximately 1,000 customers were affected for two hours when a tree had fallen on a line in south Fulton, causing the 34,000-volt line to break. The southern end of Fulton appeared to be the hardest hit.
20 years
• July 26, 2006
• After a weekend of heat and warming through much of the Midwest, a severe storm raced through the area Wednesday afternoon. Temperatures were around the 100 degree mark most of the weekend. The days of heat and humidity were broken by a violent storm that raced through the Fulton
and Albany areas between the two cities. Winds of 60 to 70 mph toppled trees and battered homes and businesses.
• Unity Christian High School Student Council President Jeff Traver was presented the Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center’s 2005-2006 trophy for the Highest Percentage of Participation among school sponsored blood drives.
10 years
• July 27, 2016
• The Arliss Andresen Memorial plaque dedication took place at Andresen Nature Center. Family and friends and the Nature Center gathered for the tribute. With the dedication of the memorial plaque, the Andresen family have ensured that Arliss will be remembered well for her love of the nature that surrounds the Andresen Nature Center.
• Fulton girls softball team won the Allstars tournament held in Morrison. Members of the team are Maddy Wilbur, Paige Cramer, Samantha Wendt, Belle Curley, Emily Merema, Jordan Williamson, Keadence Kreider, Arihana Wheatley, Jessa Read, Jaiden Shepherd, Nelly Preston, and Chloe Henderson. Coaches are Christa Curley, Andrew Kampe, Jeff Henderson, and Jill Kreider.
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McCombie’s 5th annual Sweet Corn Day set for Aug. 1
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State Rep. Tony McCombie, R-Savanna, is hosting Sweet Corn Day Aug. 1 in Savanna.
This year’s event will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at McCombie’s District Office in Savanna, 9317B state Route 84.
McCombie sponsored legislation in 2022 establishing Aug. 1 as Illinois’ official Sweet Corn Appreciation Day. The annual event has grown into a popular community tradition celebrating one of Illinois’s signature summer crops while bringing families and neighbors together.
McCombie continues to host the celebration, welcoming constituents from across the 89th District to enjoy sweet corn and connect with their community. This year’s event will feature bounce houses, face painting, balloon art, and live music.
“Sweet Corn Day is a celebration of community, connection, and the simple joy of sharing good food,” McCombie said. ”Sweet corn holds a special place in our state and the fifth annual event is a great milestone to give us even more to celebrate.”
The event is free to attend.
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State Rep. Tony McCombie, R-Savanna, is hosting Sweet Corn Day on Saturday, Aug. 1, in Savanna.
LOCAL NEWS BRIEFS
The Browns to perform Aug. 6 at Spring Valley Reformed Church Spring Valley Reformed Church, located at 10960 Spring Valley Road, in rural Fulton, welcomes The Browns to their outdoor stage at 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6.
A free-will offering will be taken. In case of inclement weather, the concert will be moved indoors.
It’s truly a family affair when The Browns hit the stage with their music. The Dove-nominated musical stylings of Adam, Michaela, Shelly and Andrew exude excitement on the stage and offer an experience to all who hear them.
The Browns have been touring across the U.S. since the group began 25 years ago. The heralded group began on the local and state level and has expanded and grown into a national and international touring group.
In 2015, the family bought and restored a 100-year-old historic building into a state-of-the-art live music theater in their hometown of Le Mars, Iowa. They welcome thousands of tourists and Brown music lovers to Le Mars each year.
Butts Cotton Candy and B’s Lemonade Shake-Ups will be available starting at 6 p.m. Acoustic music from U-Cantu will be provided from 6 to 8 p.m.
Attendees are invited to bring chairs, blankets or golf carts to sit on to enjoy the refreshments and movie showing. The United Way has donated movie snacks for the first 100 children.
Food trucks will open for business at 6 p.m. Music will begin around 6 p.m. The movie “Hoppers” will begin at dusk, or around 8 p.m. Find more information at the village of Lyndon Facebook page.
Southern Gospel group Riven to perform Aug. 2 at Spring Valley Reformed Church in rural Fulton
Spring Valley Reformed Church, located at 10960 Spring Valley Road in rural Fulton, welcomes the Southern Gospel group Riven to their outdoor stage at 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 2.
A free-will offering will be taken. In case of inclement weather, the concert will be moved indoors.
Riven is a Southern Gospel worship
group made up of Hunter Segers, Scot Womble and Keziah Segers.
Lyndon
to host Movie in the Park on July 31
The village of Lyndon will host a Movie in the Park event at 6 p.m. July 31 at Richmond Park.
The event will feature food trucks, live music, and a free movie, “Hoppers,” showing at dusk.
The Smashing Cow Food Truck, Sweet
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2026 SAUK VALLEY
Fulton’s Lilly Hayden earns spring dean’s list honors at Luther College
Luther College recently announced that Lilly Hayden of Fulton was among the students named to the spring 2026 dean’s list.
To be named to the dean’s list, a student must earn a semester grade-point average of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 scale.
Luther College is located in Decorah, Iowa.
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Spring Valley Reformed Church, located at 10960 Spring Valley Road, in rural Fulton, welcomes The Browns to their outdoor stage at 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6.
Fulton High School announces 2026 Athletic Hall of Fame Class
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The Fulton High School Hall of Fame Class of 2026 has been announced and includes Emily Schipper, Connor Barnett, Mike Miller, the 2000 Steamer football team, Larry and Judy Tiesman and Chuck and Judy Hamstra.
The class will be introduced Oct. 9 at the varsity football game and honored with a dinner and ceremony on Oct. 10.
Schipper, a 2020 graduate, excelled in volleyball, basketball, softball and track and field. She went on to compete in volleyball at Augustana College, where she established a new Viking record for career kills.
Barnett, who graduated in 2021, was a three-sport standout for the Steamers. He compiled an impressive resume despite having a shortened senior season due to COVID-19 restrictions. He played collegiate basketball at Carl Sandburg College and at Cornell College.
Miller, a 1973 graduate, was also a three-sport standout in football, basketball, and track and field. He contin-
ued his career at Eastern Illinois University, where he was a shot put and discus thrower for the Panthers’ 1974 Division II National Championship Track and Field team.
The 2000 Steamer football team will also be recognized for their dominant
season in which they posted a 12-1 record.
Also being inducted will be the Tiesmans and the Hamstras for their loyal and longtime support of Steamer athletics.
All the inductees will be introduced at halftime of the varsity football game on Oct. 9 and honored with a dinner banquet the following night, Oct. 10, in the FHS West Gym. Dinner begins at 6 p.m. by invitation only. The awards ceremony will follow at 7 p.m. and is open to the public at no charge.
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Fulton’s Emily Schipper runs in the 800-meter run at a 2020 meet in Fulton. Schipper has been named to the Fulton High School’s 2026 Hall of Fame Class.
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Fulton’s Connor Barnett, who graduated in 2021, was a three-sport standout for the Steamers.
Northern Illinois FFA members bring out their best to Lee County 4-H Fairgrounds
By JEANNINE OTTO jotto@shawmedia.com
FFA members from across Section 2 strutted their stuff at the Section 2 FFA Fair on Monday, July 20, at the Lee County 4-H Fairgrounds in Amboy.
Caroline Montgomery, who will be a junior at Rochelle Township High School, brought four ducks and six Pygmy goats to the fair to be shown and judged. She held one of the four Call ducks as poultry judge Lynn Eden looked over the pint-sized poultry.
“I like when people stop by and tell me how cute my ducks and goats are,” Montgomery said.
The days leading up to the fair are busy ones for Montgomery. While her ducks handle most of their own preshow grooming, the goats need more attention.
“I make sure the ducks have clean water, and they will keep themselves
nice. The goats, I have to brush them, bathe them and clip them and walk them. I spend a whole day before the show getting everybody ready, sometimes two, depending on what everybody needs,” she said.
Montgomery’s hard work paid off. She received champion Pygmy and reserve champion Pygmy and earned champion showmanship in the goat division at the fair.
Students come from far and wide to show at the fair. Section 2 includes FFA chapters from Amboy, Ashton-Franklin Center, Byron, Chadwick-Milledgeville, Erie, Forreston, Fulton, LaMoille, Morrison, Mt. Morris, Oregon, Polo, Prophetstown, Rochelle, Sterling and Stillman Valley.
Forreston FFA members Colson Lamm and Kyla Lamm were showing sheep at the fair.
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Jeannine Otto
Maryn Clothier, of Polo FFA, leads her steer around the ring during a beef cattle class at the Section 2 FFA Fair in Amboy on July 20.
CHURCH LISTINGS
ALBANY
Albany United Methodist Church
502 N. First Ave., 309-887-4781
Pastor Toni Lucas
St. Patrick Catholic Church 1201 N. Bluff St., Albany
Father Timothy Barr, Pastor
CORDOVA
Cordova Baptist 602 Third Ave. South, Cordova
Pastor Carmen Jordan 309-654-2501 - www.cordovafbc.com
EAST MOLINE
Sycamore Baptist Church 5323 180th Street North, East Moline 309-200-2505 www.sycamorebaptistchurch.com
Wildwood Baptist Church 18717 Hubbard Road, East Moline 309-496-9397 office@ wildwoodchurch.com
Pastors Brian Smith, Andrew Robinson, Andy Thomaston and Matt Winquist
Zion Lutheran Church 17628 Hubbard Road, East Moline
Rev. Gary A. Wright - 309-496-3592
ERIE
Erie Baptist Church 8th Ave. and 11th Street, Erie
Call Ron Kimball for info: 309-230-3584
Erie Christian Church 715 6th Ave., Erie, 309-659-2561
Tampico First United Methodist Church Pastor Leanne Keate - 815-564-2302
Northwest District Elks Lodges offer free kids podiatry clinic Aug. 20
The event starts at 8 a.m. at Morrison Family Care Clinic
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Illinois Elks Children’s Care Corporation in cooperation with Northwest District Elks Lodges will sponsor a free children’s podiatry assessment clinic on Thursday, Aug. 20, at Morrison Family Care Clinic.
The clinic will be located at 303 N. Jackson St. in Morrison with Dr. David Yeager as the clinician in charge.
The clinic starts at 8 a.m. and is by appointment only. To make an appointment call the Illinois Elks Children’s Care office at 1-800-272-0074 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. There are no charges for any services at this clinic.
No medical referral is necessary for the clinic but physicians are welcome to refer patients to the clinic for a spe-
cific reason or second opinion. School nurses are welcome to refer children and families to the clinic.
The Elks Organization has been working with physically challenged children since 1928 and this is one of the 15 clinic locations throughout Illinois.
The clinic is an ideal time to have a child reviewed for bone and joint development. If your child has feet pointing inward or outward or complains of foot pain they can be seen at this clinic.
There is no charge for any diagnostic services at this clinic. The Elks will provide financial assistance to the best of their ability for children needing further treatment or specialty equipment when the family lacks sufficient resources to do so.
In the past, the Elks have purchased therapy services, corrective shoes, braces, wheelchairs and augmentative communication devices to help children overcome a variety of physical challenges.
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 14th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ROCK ISLAND, I LLINOIS
GreenState Credit Un ion PLAINTIFF
Vs. Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Josh Ludeking; Long View Condominium Owner s Association; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants; Allison Walsh, as Special Representa tive for Josh Ludeking (deceased); Ben Ludeking a/k/a Benjamin Ludeking; Lori Lud eking DEFENDA NTS No. 2026FC98 NOTICE B Y PUBLICATION
NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU:
Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Josh Ludeking Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants
That this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1628 18th Ave Unit 12 Rock Island, IL 61201 and which said Mortgage was made by: Josh Lud eking the Mortgagor(s), to GreenState Credit Union, as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Rock Island County, Illinois, as Document No. 2025-00325; and for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by l aw and that the said suit is now pending.
NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this Court, Tammy R. Weikert Rock Island County Courthouse 1317 3rd Avenue, Suite 101 Rock Island, IL 61201 on or before August 20, 2026, A DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU AT ANY TIME AFTER THAT DAY AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRAY ER OF SAI D COMP LAIN T. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES , P.C. Att orneys for Plaintiff 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100 Burr Ridge, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300
DuPage # 15170 Winnebago # 531
Our File No. 14-26-03003
NOTE: This law firm is a debt collector I3290806 Review Jul. 21, 28, Aug. 4, 2026
LEG AL NOTICES
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF Whites ide - Morrison , ILLINOIS
U.S BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR LEGAC Y MORTGAGE ASS ET TRUST 2021-GS1 Pl aintiff vs. VIRGINIA L. DALL; UNKNOWN OWNERS AN D NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS
Defendant 25 FC 95 CALENDAR NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby giv en that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause the Sheriff of Whiteside County wil l on September 3, 2026, at the hour 10:00 a.m. at the Whiteside County Courthouse, Third Floor Lobby, 200 E Knox Street, Morrison, IL 61270, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged r eal es tate: LOT 7 IN TH E RESUBD IVISION OF THE NORTH HALF OF BLOCK "H" IN WOODWORTH'S SUBDIVISION OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 27, TOWNSHIP 21 NORTH, RANGE 7 EAST OF THE 4TH P.M., IN THE CITY OF ROCK FALLS, WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. P.I.N. 11-27-157-012.
Commonly known as 404 GOODE LL COURT, ROCK FALLS, IL 61071.
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 s ubsection(g-1) of Section 189.5 of the Condominium Propert y 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 is sold AS IS subject to all li ens or encumbrances. The prope rty will NOT be open for inspection . Prospective bidders are admonished to check the circuit court case record, propert y tax record and the title record to verify all information b efore bidd ing.
For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff's Attorney, Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, 13010 Morris Road, Suite 450, Alpharetta, Georgia 30004. (708) 668-4410 ext. 52109. 25-368168 SHERIFF I3291255 Whiteside News Jul. 28, Aug. 4, 11, 2026
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
COUNTY OF Whites ide - Morrison , ILLINOIS
U.S BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR LEGAC Y MORTGAGE ASS ET TRUST
2021-GS1 Pl aintiff
vs. VIRGINIA L. DALL; UNKNOWN OWNERS AN D NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS
Defendant 25 FC 95 CALENDAR NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby giv en that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause the Sheriff of Whiteside County wil l on September 3, 2026, at the hour 10:00 a.m. at the Whiteside County Courthouse, Third Floor Lobby, 200 E Knox Street, Morrison, IL 61270, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following desc ribed mortgaged r eal estate: P.I .N. 11-27-157-012.
Commonly known as 404 GOODE LL COURT, ROCK FALLS, IL 61071.
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 s ubsection(g-1) of Section 189.5 of the Condominium Propert y 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 is sold AS IS subject to all li ens or encumbrances. The prope rty will NOT be open for inspection . Prospective bidders are admonished to check the circuit court case record, propert y tax record and the title record to verify all information b efore bidd ing.
For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff's Attorney, Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, 13010 Morris Road, Suite 450, Alpharetta, Georgia 30004. (708) 668-4410 ext. 52109. 25-368168 SHERIFF I3291255 Whiteside News Jul. 28, Aug. 4, 11, 2026
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