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How far have we come VOLUME 10 • ISSUE 16

Even before Virginia ratified [the ERA] late last year, reaching the required 38 states for adoption, conservative administrations in Alabama, Louisiana and South Dakota filed suit to keep it out of the U.S. Constitution. Whereupon three other states – Virginia, Illinois and Nevada – filed suit to compel its inclusion.

All of this raises a fundamental question: In the 90 years since activist and suffragist Alice Paul first proposed the ERA – which bans discrimination on the basis of sex – how far have we really come?

Thirty-five states ratified the amendment in 1977, but it took until 2017 and 2018, respectively, for Nevada and Illinois to act – well past the 1982 deadline imposed by Congress.

The Justice Department argued that the only way to ratify the amendment is to start the process over again, but proponents insist that David Ferriero, the archivist of the United States, lacks the discretionary authority to shelve the amendment indefinitely.

Historical dramatist Leslie Goddard [who illustrates history through the portrayal of Alice Paul] said, “I think there is so much we can learn,” “We learn how change happens in the world. We learn how people make things happen. The inspiration from the past, for me, is just huge.”

But what about now? At a time of unparalleled divisiveness here and abroad, remembering history makes sense.

“I never doubted that equal rights was the right direction,” Paul said.

“Most reforms, most problems are complicated. But to me there is nothing complicated about ordinary rights.”

-Kurt Begalka is administrator of

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Ninety years after Alice Paul proposed that women should have the right to vote, a few states still wanted to keep the 19th Amendment out of the U.S. Constitution.

the McHenry County Historical Society & Museum. He may be reached at kurt@mchenrycountyhistory.org.

Harvard offers CodeRED system for residents Register today for the City of Harvard Emergency Alerting System CodeRED. Visit www.onsolve. com/landing/sign-up-for-coderedemergency-alerts/ to register today online or utilize the QR code at www.cityofharvard.org/community/page/codered-emergency-alert-system to download the mobile application.

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time-sensitive information to individuals who have registered to receive alerts. Notifications can be sent via email, SMS, voice, mobile app push notifications, IPAWS and more depending on the severity of the situation. Watch a video at www.onsolve.com/landing/signup-for-codered-emergency-alerts/ for an overview of what CodeRED can do for you, your family and your community.

County mourns loss of coroner candidate McHenry County government released the following statement: “As you are likely aware by now, McHenry County Candidate for Coroner, Mark Justen passed away on Sunday, March 29. Mr. Justen was well-known and respected throughout the county. Our condolences go out to his family, friends and the community at large, who will no doubt remember his contributions and feel his absence for some time to come.

“There have been a number of inquiries as to how this will affect the November election for the Coroner’s office. Simply put, the law dictates that in a vacancy such as this, the party (Republican party, in this case), will choose a replacement candidate from their ranks.

“We will make note of the replacement when the decision is communicated to our office.”

Delayed opening Six Flags Great America on March 30 has temporarily suspended operations and will open in mid-May, or as soon as possible thereafter. While there have been no reported cases of COVID-19 at the property, the safety of our guests and team members is always the highest priority. The park will continue to closely monitor this evolving situation, and follow the most current guidance from federal, state and local officials.

For guests with prepaid tickets, the valid dates have been extended to the end of the 2020 season. For current 2020 Season Pass Holders, passes will be extended for the number of operating days the park is temporarily closed. Six Flags Great America members will receive one additional month for each month that the park is closed, plus a free membership level upgrade for the rest of the 2020 Season (and/or other bonus benefits, as applicable).

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Nursing home, residents Jesse White remarks on benefit from unclaimed money passing of Ed Farmer ceived just under 30 percent of county government’s share of their 2017 property tax bill they paid in 2018.

More than half of the county’s eligible homeowners applied. An unforeseen benefit of the rebate program was that hundreds of homeowners discovered that they had not been receiving the homestead exemption, which reduces the taxable value of an owner-occupied home by $6,000.

As a result, many are now signed up and will receive the exemption moving forward.

“Not only did we give county homeowners tax relief, but we helped many attain a reduction they should have been getting,” Franks said. “Eligible homeowners no longer overpaying on their property taxes was the cherry on top of the sundae.”

Six million dollars of the unclaimed funds have already been transferred back to Valley Hi. The remaining $763,000 will be returned once the re-

maining outstanding checks have been cashed by their recipients. The returned surplus leaves Valley Hi with a projected $28.6 million reserve, which is enough to fund more than two years of operations.

The rebate is the latest in a series of tax relief measures approved by the County Board. McHenry County over the past three years has reduced its property tax levy by more than $28 million, and has made the reductions permanent. The county also has significantly reduced its recording, court, and permit fees. The current 2020 budget made the tax abatements from the previous two fiscal years permanent.

Recognizing the financial burden many homeowners and business owners are facing because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the County Board this month will vote on a resolution to waive late fees and interest for 90 days on the first installment of this year’s property tax bills.

Conservation district update The following is a statement from the McHenry County Conservation District from April 1: “McHenry County Conservation District is doing all we can to keep our employees, visitors and residents as healthy and safe as possible. In response to the guidance by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the shelter-in-place order issued by Governor JB Pritzker in an effort to curb the spread of COVID-19 disease, the Conservation District has announced additional cancellations and closures.

New closures “As of April 1, 2020, The Hollows (Lake Atwood) in Cary, Beck’s Woods and Piscasaw North in Chemung are closed for fishing through April 30, 2020, to conform with the social distancing guidelines issued by Governor J.B. Pritzker’s Stay at Home Executive Order and to deter the large number of anglers expected with the opening of trout season.

“All three sites [were] closed completely Saturday and Sunday, April 4 and 5 to deter the large crowds that are expected this week-

end with the opening of trout season. The hiking trails at The Hollows [reopened] on Monday, April 6, while Lake Atwood and all of Beck’s Woods and Piscasaw North sites will remain closed.

You can help keep sites open “The Conservation District encourages our residents and many visitors to keep physically and mentally healthy by spending time outdoors, while keeping your distance from other people. Help keep our sites open by complying with social distancing protocol. We are seeing high levels of visitation, especially at our more popular preserves, so we want to send out some reminders.

Go Solo and Avoid Crowds “Social/Physical distancing is the key to stopping the spread of COVID-19 — stay 6 feet apart from people you do not live with.

Avoid Crowded Areas, Including Parking Lots!

“If your favorite place is full, find a less crowded place or trail.

“Yield to Others on the Trail and walk single-file where the trail narrows to keep a safe distance, and walk clockwise on looped trails!

Do Not Hold Social Gatherings.

Now is not the time to meet up with friends for a hike.

“Bring the Outside In. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter for inspiration.

Stay safe and healthy “Respect Closures: Do not venture off trail or enter closed sites.

“Go B4 You Go: All restrooms are closed. No, you may not use the bushes or a tree, eww.

“Keep the Trails Clean, Leave No Trace. Pack-in/pack-out whatever you bring with you.

“Pickup after your dogs, poop bags and receptacles are posted at trail heads.

“Additional changes and new announcements may come in response to the circumstances in the days to come. We will communicate as quickly as we can. The District’s website MCCDistrict.org is the best location for the most up to date information on site openings/ closing – as well as our Facebook Page @DiscoverMCCD. We will continue to monitor the situation closely and always keep your best interests, health and safety in mind.”

Woodstock Police report The Woodstock Police department reported the following arrests and citations. Persons charged with domestic battery and juveniles 17 or younger are not named.

An arrest does not constitute a conviction, and suspects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.

March 19, 11:42 p.m., in the 100 block of Main Street, Edel Casteneda Carreno, 18, of Woodstock, was arrested for DUI drugs, possession of cannabis (driver), obstructing an office and wrong way on one-way.

March 20, 5:58 p.m., in the 200 block of Terry Court, Vicente CruzOlin, 27, was arrested for assault, criminal damage to state supported property and resisting a police officer.

March 20, 5:58 p.m., in the 200 block of Terry Court, Ignacio Cortes, 26, of Woodstock, was arrested for obstructing a police officer.

March 20, 5:58 p.m. in the 200 block of Terry Court, Alberto Ortiz, 23, of Woodstock, was arrested for obstructing a police officer.

March 20, 7:18 p.m., in the 2100 block of Lake Avenue, Eric L. Eberhardt, 62, of Chicago, was arrested for retail theft, possession of fraud ID, wanted on warrant 9two countsfraud), forgery and obstruction of justice.

March 20, 7:18 p.m., in the 2100 block of Lake Avenue, Andromeda L. Williams, 50, of Chicago, was arrested for no valid ID. March 21, 1:23 p.m., in the 700

block of Leah Lane, Paul A. Garcia, 38, of Woodstock, was arrested for obstructing ID. March 24, 12:08 a.m., at Brink and Smith streets, a 17-year-old male juvenile was arrested for DUI drugs, aggravated battery to a police officer, operating an uninsured motor vehicle and improper lane usage.

March 24, 12:10 p.m., in the 600 block of Lake Avenue, Roy L. Young, 53, of Woodstock, was arrested for sex-offender/failure to register and sex offender/residing within 500 feet.

March 24, 10:30 p.m., in the 2000 block of Willow Brooke Drive, a 27-year-old Woodstock woman was arrested for two counts of domestic battery.

March 26, 12:50 p.m., in the 600 block of Lake Avenue, Omar Man-

riquez-Cazares, 30, of Woodstock, was arrested for violent offender-failure to register.

March 25, 11:16 a.m., in the 400 block of Leah Lane, London S. Harris, 28, no address given, was arrested for criminal trespass to property.

March 25, 11:16 a.m., in the 400 block of Leah Lane, Henry L. Davis, 48, of Chicago, was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia.

March 27, 5 p.m., at South Jefferson and East Calhoun streets, Daniel Wielontek, 22, of Woodstock, was arrested for driving while license suspended.

March 30, 12:13 p.m., in the 1800 block of Sebastian Drive, Eric H. Hanstad, 36, f Woodstock, was arrested for aggravated battery to a child, aggravated domestic battery and aggravated battery.

McHenry County Sheriff’s report The following arrests in McHenry County were reported by the McHenry County Sheriff’s Department.

Suspects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.

March 24 Jonathan A. Gomes, 33, Crystal Lake, was cited for predatory criminal sexual assault victim <13; March 25 Michael J. Sparrowgrove, 57,

Fox Lake, was cited for violation of order of protection after served notice; March 26 Daniel A. Davis, 53, Cary, was cited for violation of an order of protection; March 29 Charles E. Steele, 59, Wonder Lake, was cited for domestic battery/other prior.

“We have lost an extraordinary person with the passing of Chicago White Sox radio announcer Ed Farmer, and I have lost a dear friend,” said Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White. “I was proud to partner with Ed on organ/tissue donation awareness and saw first-hand his passion and commitment to this lifesaving program.

“As a kidney recipient, he dedicated himself to giving back to the program that extended his life for nearly 30 years. Ed and I worked together to bring White Sox players to the James R. Thompson Center in Chicago where they signed autographs, educated the public and most importantly registered people for the state’s organ/tissue donor program.

“Ed was a hero. My deepest sympathy to the Farmer Family, his White Sox Family and Ed’s many friends and fans.”

State 4-H finding ways to keep youth involved The following is a message from Illinois 4-H: “One thing we can count on during uncertain times is our 4-H values.

“Now, more than ever, Illinois youth need their 4-H family. Together, youth and adults can use this time to demonstrate values like independence, belonging, generosity and mastery. The lessons Illinois youth learn today will shape them as leaders for a lifetime. While using our virtual platforms, we can work together to model perseverance throughout Illinois communities and beyond.

“Inspired To Do At Home: There are lots of ways to stay connected and continue working on your 4-H projects at home.

-Connect with your 4-H club via monthly virtual meetings using free tool such as Zoom or Google Hangouts.

-Learn more about STEM on our Illinois 4-H STEM YouTube channel.

-Look for challenges and activities on our Illinois 4-H Facebook page.

-Find 4-H Project resources on our

website: -Share your Illinois 4-H Story.

-Register as a 4-H Alum.

4-H True Leaders in Service “This April, as part of True Leaders in Service and National Volunteer Appreciation Month, 4‑H’ers across the nation pledged their hands to larger service – leading positive change to empower their peers and their communities.

“Watch our Illinois 4-H Facebook page for service opportunities and share your own ideas for how you can serve while sheltering at home.

We want to hear from you!

4-H Summer “We know there are a lot of questions right now about 4-H activities scheduled for the summer. As we wait for updated guidance and report on the Illinois situation, we are exploring options for multiple scenarios. We are committed to your safety and to use of creative solutions to provide continued 4-H experiences.

“Illinois 4-H is in this together!”

Dr. Lisa Diaz, Illinois 4-H Director, University of Illinois Extension

Village of Huntley remains closed to public The Village of Huntley issued the following statement: COVID-19 (Coronavirus) “Governor Pritzker has extended the Stay at Home Order until April 30. In accordance, the Village of Huntley Lobby and Public Works building will remain closed. The Police Department Lobby will also continue its altered schedule. There will be no reduction in services for public safety and the Village encourages residents to conduct business online, via email, mail or phone when possible.

“Staff will continue to be available to maintain all essential operations and to serve our residents via email and telephone. See the link below for additional details.

“Updates will be made to the Village’s Website regularly as conditions change.

“For more information on COVID-19, please see the appropriate resources.

“Please support our local Huntley businesses during this time. Visit huntleyfirst.com/our_dining_and_ drinking_establishments/index.php.

MDC Weekly Yard Waste Pickup Begins April 6 “Included in the MDC monthly service fee is seasonal collection of yard waste materials (grass clippings, leaves, weeds, twigs, etc.).

“Dirt and sod are not accepted.

Biodegradable brown paper bags are the preferred containers for yard waste; however, MDC will also collect yard waste from garbage cans that you supply that are clearly marked on the side (visible from 20ʼ) with a large “X” (use paint, duct tape or a similar durable material). Yard waste carts (95 gallon, similar to that provided for household waste) can be rented from MDC for a small monthly fee and eliminate the need to continually purchase the biodegradable bags. “Questions? Call MDC Environmental Services at 815-568-7274.

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More than $6.7 million in unclaimed money from the Valley Hi Nursing Home fund rebate is returning to the nursing home’s coffers.

County Board Chairman Jack Franks, D-Marengo, proclaimed the rebate program that took place last year a resounding success. More than 47,700 checks were mailed to qualifying households, totaling more than $8.2 million of the $15 million allocated by the county board.

“The rebate worked exactly the way it was supposed to. We spent down part of the excessive fund surplus that Valley Hi had accumulated by giving homeowners some much-needed property tax relief, and left Valley Hi with a very healthy and responsible reserve. That reserve just got healthier with the unused funds returned to it.

This was a win-win for homeowners and fiscally responsible government,” Franks said.

Homeowners who qualified re-

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NFPA urges added fire safety caution during COVID-19 pandemic As the public largely remains at home in response to COVID-19, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) urges added caution around home fire safety in the days and weeks ahead.

According to NFPA, cooking, heating, and electrical equipment are among the leading causes of home fires year-round.

“We already see the majority of fires happening in homes,” said Lorraine Carli, vice president of Outreach and Advocacy at NFPA. “As people spend much more time at home and engage in activities that significantly contribute to the home fire problem, it’s critical that they recognize where potential hazards exist and what they can do to prevent fires.”

Cooking is the leading cause of home fires and is responsible for nearly half (49 percent) of all reported home fires involving cooking equipment.

Moreover, unattended cooking is the leading cause of home cooking fires, meaning that home cooking fires occur most often when people aren’t keeping a close eye on what they’re cooking.

“As many households are now dealing with unusual routines and outof-the-ordinary circumstances, such as kids home from school and parents working from home, there’s greater potential for distracted cooking,” said Carli.

NFPA statistics show that heating equipment is the second-leading cause of home fires, resulting in an average of 52,050 home fires each year. Electrical distribution or lighting equipment is involved in an annual average of 35,100 home fires.

“For much of the country, heating systems are still in use and in many cases, for more hours than usual,” said Carli. “In addition, with everyone at home, people may be using the same outlets to charge phones, laptops and other digital equipment, which also presents a fire hazard.”

With these concerns in mind, NFPA reminds the public to use best practices for staying fire-safe during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond: Cooking Stay in the kitchen while you are frying, boiling, grilling, or broiling

food. If you leave the kitchen for even a short period of time, turn off the stove.

If you are simmering, baking, or roasting food, check it regularly, remain in the home while food is cooking, and use a timer to remind you that you are cooking.

Keep anything that can catch fire—oven mitts, wooden utensils, food packaging, towels or curtains— away from your stovetop.

Make sure all handles are turned inward, away from where someone can grab a hot handle or tip a pan over.

Be on alert. If you are sleepy or have consumed alcohol, refrain from using the stove or stovetop.

If you have young children in your home, create a “kid-free zone” of at least 3 feet (1 meter) around the stove and areas where hot food or drink is prepared or carried.

Heating Keep anything that can burn at least three-feet (one meter) away from heating equipment, like the furnace, fireplace, wood stove, or porta-

ble space heater.

Have a three-foot (one meter) “kid-free zone” around open fires and space heaters.

Never use your oven to heat your home.

Remember to turn portable heaters off when leaving the room or going to bed.

Always use the right kind of fuel, specified by the manufacturer, for fuel burning space heaters.

Install and maintain carbon monoxide (CO) alarms to avoid the risk of CO poisoning. If you smell gas in your gas heater, do not light the appliance. Leave the home immediately and call your local fire department or gas company.

Electrical When charging smartphones and other digital devices, only use the charging cord that came with the device.

Do not charge a device under your pillow, on your bed or on a couch.

Only use one heat-producing appliance (such as a coffee maker, toaster, space heater, etc.) plugged

into a receptacle outlet at a time.

Major appliances (refrigerators, dryers, washers, stoves, air conditioners, microwave ovens, etc.) should be plugged directly into a wall receptacle outlet. Extension cords and plug strips should not be used.

Check electrical cords to make sure they are not running across doorways or under carpets. Extension cords are intended for temporary use.

Use a light bulb with the right number of watts. There should be a sticker that indicates the right number of watts.

In addition, smoke alarms should be located on every level of the home, in each bedroom, and near all sleeping areas. Test them monthly to make sure they’re working. NFPA also strongly encourages households develop and practice a home escape plan to ensure that everyone knows what to do in a fire and can escape quickly and safely.

For a wealth of NFPA resources and information on home fire safety, visit www.nfpa.org/Public-Education.

Holy Trinity

Episcopal Church

Easter Sunday

Sunday, April 12 • 10.30 a.m.

We have canceled all in-person services through at least April 30 to help stop the spread of the coronavirus. See services for Holy Week and Easter online at episcopalchicago.org.

Service will be live-streamed at cbcbelvidere.org

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Dan Lashley, Pastor 312 N. State Street, Belvidere, IL 61008 815-544-2998 • www.cbcbelvidere.org

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First Presbyterian

Holy Week live streaming services

Church

MAUNDY THURSDAY

April 9, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. in the Chapel Communion will be observed (using sanitized and individually wrapped sacramental elements). Please remember to honor the social distances.

April 9th Maundy Thursday 7 p.m.

COMMUNITY GOOD FRIDAY OBSERVANCE

April 10th Good Friday 7 p.m.

April 10, beginning at Noon “The Seven Last Words of Jesus” featuring local pastors. This will be live-streamed beginning at Noon.

EASTER DAY

April 12th Resurrection Sunday 8 and 9:30 a.m.

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Immanuel Lutheran Church 1045 Belvidere Rd., Belvidere • 815-544-8058 immanuelbelvidere.org 370991

Sunday, April 12 The service will be live-streamed at 9:50 a.m. on YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/ UCuhbWQ24zfpnmEx7RUCq7Gg. If Church is allowed to gather together we will have services at 7:20 and 9:50 a.m.

221 North Main St. Belvidere, IL www.belvpresbyterian.org

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FEET TO A POINT; THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG SAID EAST LINE OF AFORESAID TRACT AND BEING ON A LINE FORMING AN ANGLE OF 16 DEGREES, 44 MINUTES TO THE RIGHT, WITH’ A PROLONGATION OF THE LAST DESCRIBED LINE, 132 FEET TO AN INTERSECTION WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF THE AFORESAID CONVEYANCE AS RECORDED IN BOOK 165, PAGE 418; THENCE SOUTH 73 DEGREES, 48 MINUTES EAST ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE, 130.17 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING, (EXCEPTING THEREFROM THE FOLLOWING PARCEL: PART OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF SECTION 26, TOWNSHIP 45 NORTH, RANGE 8 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF A CERTAIN TRACT OF LAND HERETOFORE CONVEYED BY LYDIA E. OWEN, TO MATTHIAS J. BAUER, RECORDED IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS, IN BOOK 165 OF DEEDS, PAGE 418; THENCE NORTH 73 DEGREES, 48 MINUTES WEST ALONG THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED CONVEYANCE, FOR A DISTANCE OF 130.17 FEET TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF A CERTAIN TRACT OF LAND CONVEYED BY MATTHIAS BAUER, TO H.J. SCHOLLE, RECORDED AS DOCUMENT 182597, IN BOOK 260 OF DEEDS, PAGE 553; THENCE NORTH ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID TRACT CONVEYED TO H.J. SCHOLLE AND BEING ON A LINE FORMING AN ANGLE OF 81 DEGREES, 31 MINUTES TO THE RIGHT, WITH A PROLONGATION OF THE LAST DESCRIBED LINE, FOR A DISTANCE OF 132 FEET; THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID H.J. SCHOLLE TRACT AND BEING ON A LINE FORMING AN ANGLE OF 16 DEGREES, 44 MINUTES TO THE LEFT, WITH A PROLONGATION OF THE LAST DESCRIBED LINE, FOR A DISTANCE OF 133.5 FEET TO AN INTERSECTION WITH THE SOUTHEASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF STATE HIGHWAY ROUTES 120 AND 31; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG THE SOUTHEASTERLY LINE OF SAID HIGHWAY AND BEING ON A LINE FORMING AN ANGLE OF 88 DEGREES, 44 MINUTES, TO THE RIGHT, WITH A PROLONGATION OF THE LAST DESCRIBED LINE, FOR A DISTANCE OF 171.35 FEET TO A POINT, SAID POINT BEING 65 FEET MEASURED AT RIGHT ANGLES TO THE CENTER LINE OF THE STATE HIGHWAY; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY PARALLEL WITH THE CENTER LINE OF SAID STATE HIGHWAY, FOR A DISTANCE OF 28.65 FEET; THENCE SOUTHERLY ON A LINE FORMING AN AN-

GLE OF 103 DEGREES, 34 MINUTES TO THE RIGHT, WITH A PROLONGATION OF THE LAST DESCRIBED LINE, FOR A DISTANCE OF 83 FEET; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY IN A STRAIGHT LINE TO A POINT OF INTERSECTION WITH THE SOUTHWESTERLY LINE OF A CERTAIN TRACT OF LAND CONVEYED BY CHARLES S. OWEN AND GEORGIA B.P. OWEN AND HAROLD P. OWEN, TO ANTON FREUND,

BY DEED DATED OCTOBER 17, 1947 AS DOCUMENT 206335, IN BOOK 314, PAGE 26, SAID POINT BEING 25 FEET SOUTH, 73 DEGREES, 48 MINUTES EAST OF THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 73 DEGREES, 48 MINUTES WEST, 25 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING), IN MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS. P.I.N. 09-26-380-002-0000 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 3702 Elm Street, Route 120, McHenry, Illinois 60050 and which said Mortgage was made by RJP Properties, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, as Mortgagor, to Wintrust Bank, N.A., successor by merger to Oak and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of McHenry County, Illinois on August 28, 2007, as Document No. And for such other relief prayed; that summons was duly issued out of the said Twenty-Second Judicial Circuit Court against you as provided by law, and that the said suit is now pending.

NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU, the above said defendant(s), file your answer to the complaint in this case or otherwise file your appearance in the Office of the McHenry County Circuit Court Clerk, McHenry County Government Center, 2200 N. Seminary Avenue, Woodstock, Illinois, 60098 on or before May 4, 2020 a default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a decree entered in accordance with the prayer of said complaint. YOU ARE FURTHER ADVISED THAT THE TIME IN WHICH THE SUBJECT REAL ESTATE MAY BE REDEEMED FROM FORECLOSURE, PURSUANT TO LAW, COMMENCES TO RUN WITH THE FIRST DATE OF PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. KATHERINE M. KEEFE, CLERK OF THE TWENTY-SECOND Judicial Circuit Court, McHenry County, Illinois Name James M. Crowley Plunkett Cooney, P.C. Attorney for the Plaintiff Illinois Attorney Registration No. 6182597 Address: 221 North LaSalle, Suite 1550 City: Chicago, Illinois 60601 Phone: 312-670-6900 I3149499 (Published in the McHenry County News April 2, 4 & 16, 2020)

Community health centers ask state for emergency funding

By Rebecca Anzel CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS

The novel coronavirus could “create long-lasting, devastating damage” to Illinois health care facilities that serve vulnerable communities.

Community health centers are treating fewer patients than normal after all 390 locations around the state canceled routine and preventative medical visits to slow the spread of COVID-19 per guidance from federal and state officials.

That means fewer government reimbursements for facilities that use them to pay staff salaries and purchase supplies. According to a report from Capital Link, community health centers in Illinois are projected to lose almost $140 million in revenue over the next three months, or 70 percent of the business typically generated.

This segment of the state’s health care safety net is already underfunded by about $150 million annually, Jordan Powell, president of Illinois Primary Health Care Association, said.

“This could have a long-lasting impact on the health center delivery system,” he said. “Because we’re already underfunded, it only exacerbates the short-term problem we’re facing right now.”

Illinois’ entire congressional delegation signed a letter to Gov. JB Pritzker urging the state to allocate temporary funding to alleviate these centers’ potential need to lay off staff or permanently shutter facilities.

“It would be unthinkable for a community health center to be forced to close due to a lack of adequate resources,” the representatives wrote. “... While we understand that Illinois will have to make tough choices in the days, weeks, and months ahead, adequate funding provided directly to our community health centers now will ensure we are ready to overcome these challenges.

There is no funding amount cited in the letter, but it specifies it “should be adequate for sustaining the provision of core health services in addition to responding to the coronavirus pandemic, and they must be flexible enough to meet the varying needs of our health centers serving Illinois’ unique and diverse

communities under conditions which are rapidly evolving.”

Community health centers are present in each of the state’s congressional districts and nearly all state legislative districts, which Powell said attributes to the bipartisan congressional support for funding.

In his daily novel coronavirus briefing March 23, Pritzker was asked what state resources are available to the facilities, which typically treat 1.4 million patients and create 18,500 jobs.

He did not answer the question directly, instead saying, “We want to make sure that those health centers are able to remain open as soon as possible.” Pritzker added his administration is collaborating with federal officials to ensure funding is included in a national stimulus bill.

Powell said he and his team have had “extremely positive” near-daily conversations with the governor’s staff and representatives from relevant state agencies, and all parties involved “understand the issues we’re facing.”

“They have a limited amount of resources and there are so many needs out there. It’s a difficult problem for them to prioritize those needs,” Powell said. “We’re asking them to help us stay open, and time really is of the essence right now.”

It would cost Illinois’ government less money to provide this emergency funding now, he said, than have to deal with the repercussions of facility closures later. Annually, community health centers save taxpayers $2 billion, Powell added.

Community health centers are designed to treat anyone, regardless of their ability to pay. Facilities not only treat medical issues, but substance abuse, dental, vision and behavioral concerns as well as provide prescription medications at a reduced or no cost.

The clinics could alleviate pressure on hospitals and emergency rooms as they struggle to treat those with COVID-19, Powell added, if the facilities had enough personal protective equipment for staff. That includes gloves, gowns and face masks.

“We even suggested that our centers could be used as testing centers statewide,” he said.

Algonquin man charged with felonies against a minor

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Carol Stream Deputy Chief of Police John Jungers announced that bond has been set for an Algonquin man accused of arranging to meet an underage boy for sexual purposes. Roger Rice, 63, appeared in Bond Court on April 4, where Judge Thomas Else set bond at $25,000 with 10% to apply. Rice has been charged with one count of Traveling to Meet a Child (Class 3 Felony) and one count of Grooming (Class 4 Felony).

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“Thankfully, Mr. Rice never got the opportunity to carry out his disgusting plan. This case is yet another example of how sexual predators target our children and should serve as a reminder to parents to discuss with their children the dangers lurking on the internet.

“I would like to thank the Carol Stream Police Department for their efforts in this case. I would also like to thank Assistant State’s Attorney Heather Misura for her work in bringing these well-deserved charges against this defendant.”

“Regardless of the difficult circumstances we all find ourselves living under at the moment, the Carol Stream Police Department remains vigilant in protecting our citizens from anyone who would do them harm including sexual predators, as alleged in this case,” Jungers said.

Members of the public are reminded that this complaint contains only charges and is not proof of the defendant’s guilt. A defendant is presumed innocent and is entitled to a fair trial in which it is the government’s burden to prove his or her guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.

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The Illinois Attorney General’s office has been working with a reduced and mostly remote staff the last 10 days, but it continues to warn against COVID-19-related price gouging, scams and utility shut-offs.

Earlier in March, Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued a news release warning businesses to “maintain fair prices on goods” and announcing that his office will “take action to stop unfair pricing on items that are crucial to stopping the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.”

On March 26, Raoul’s office issued another release announcing efforts with a bipartisan group of 32 other attorneys general urging Amazon, Facebook, eBay, Walmart and Craigslist to “rigorously monitor price gouging practices by online sellers using their services.”

Raoul and the coalition said while companies are cooperating with the states’ efforts to stop price gouging, they asked the online re-

tailers to do more to monitor listings by third-party sellers.

“At a time when my office could be assisting people who are concerned about how the COVID-19 pandemic will impact their mortgage, rent and student loan debt payments, my office is devoting significant resources to investigating individuals who are attempting to benefit from the public health crisis by putting profits before people,” Raoul said.

In their letters to the companies, Raoul and the coalition referenced a two-liter bottle of hand sanitizer listed for $250 on Craigslist, an 8-ounce bottle of hand sanitizer listed for $40 on Facebook Marketplace, and packs of face masks being priced at $40 and $50 on eBay. Raoul and the coalition argued marketplaces should enforce price increase limits and create a complaint portal for consumers to report potential price gouging.

The attorney general’s office received hundreds of complaints about price gouging on items such as hand sanitizer, disinfecting

wipes, face masks, disinfectant sprays and toilet paper, Raoul said.

His office is collaborating with state’s attorneys throughout Illinois to combat price gouging within communities, according to the release.

Raoul said consumers can report unfair business practices connected to the COVID-19 outbreak by visiting the attorney general’s website and filling out a complaint form at ccformsubmission.ilattorneygeneral.net.

Other COVID-19 scams Another March news release urged individuals “to not purchase any product promoted online on social media or via email that is being touted as a cure to COVID-19.”

False cures and treatments that have been marketed but are not effective include chlorine dioxide, hydroxychloroquine, essential oils, silver, elderberry and garlic, according to Raoul’s office.

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On March 18, the Illinois Commerce Commission mandated all public utilities to suspend disconnections from service and late fees until at least May 1, or until the state of emergency is lifted.

“Being shut off from utility service is the last thing people should worry about as they work remotely, care for vulnerable populations, or self-quarantine,” Raoul said in the release.

The ICC’s emergency order applies to public utility companies across Illinois, but does not apply to municipally owned utilities and co-ops. He urged those entities to follow the ICC request to cease disconnections, suspend late fees and adopt flexible payment plans.

The ICC also issued an order to prohibit in-person solicitations by alternative retail electric and gas suppliers during the pandemic.

Raoul encourages Illinoisans who experience utility disconnections or encounter door-to-door energy supplier marketers to file complaint at the same form used to report price gouging at ccformsubmission.ilattorneygeneral.net.

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According to the CDC, there is no vaccine to protect against COVID-19 and no medications approved to treat it, and any emails claiming otherwise should be deleted, Raoul said, urging consumers to follow reputable sources such as the Illinois Department of Public Health and the CDC. Illinois’ website for all things related to the virus is coronavirus.illinois.gov, and it is updated daily.

In the same release, Raoul urged caution when donating to charitable causes connected to the COVID-19 outbreak.

Raoul said Illinoisans should not donate if the solicitor uses high-pressure tactics, asks for payment in cash or insists on sending someone to pick up a donation; should not respond to text or email charity solicitations unless they individually contact the charity to confirm that the request is valid and not from an imposter; and be cautious of fraudulent “look-alike” websites that may ask for personal financial information and download harmful malware.

Raoul’s office said individuals should not assume that charity recommendations on Facebook or social media are legitimate, but should do individual research of the charities themselves.

As families begin to feel the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the McHenry County Department of Health (MCDH) is actively enrolling new families that qualify for the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program.

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Herbaceous perennials are commonly divided for three reasons: to control size, to rejuvenate plants, and to produce additional plants.

Some perennials, such as garden peonies, can be left undisturbed for 50 or more years. Others need to be divided periodically to contain their spread. Perennials, such as gooseneck loosestrife (Lysimachia clethroides), obedient plant (Physostegia virginiana), and bee balm (Monarda didyma) are vigorous growers.

They grow so rapidly that they begin to crowd out neighboring plants within a few years. Gooseneck loosestrife and other vigorous growers should be divided every two to three years.

In contrast, the performance of some perennials, such as bearded iris (Iris hybrids), begins to decline after several years. If not divided every three to five years, bearded irises become overcrowded and don’t bloom well. Declining perennials should be divided to rejuvenate the plants.

Finally, many gardeners like to divide perennials to produce additional plants for themselves or to give to others.

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growth begins to appear) is the best time to divide aster, chrysanthemum, hosta, bee balm, sedum, yarrow, obedient plant, perennial salvia, purple coneflower, and ornamental grasses.

Other perennials that can be divided in spring include coreopsis, daylily, garden phlox, speedwell, and hardy zinnia.

In early spring, dig up the perennials just as new growth begins to appear. Divide each plant clump into sections with a sharp knife. Each division should contain several shoots and a portion of the root system.

Immediately replant the divisions.

Keep the newly divided perennials well-watered through spring and summer. Most newly divided perennials don’t bloom well until their second growing season.

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