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Lawsuit seeks to challenge Illinois Way Forward Act The McHenry County state’s attorney on Sept. 1 filed a federal lawsuit on behalf of McHenry and Kankakee counties challenging the legality of the Illinois Way Forward Act. The Act requires local governments in Illinois to cancel existing contracts with the federal government for the housing of federal immigration detainees.

“While perhaps proceeding from good intentions, this symbolic law does nothing other than serve as a demonstration of discontent by those in Springfield with current federal immigration policies and will only harm the very immigrants it purports to help,” State’s Attorney Patrick Kenneally said.

Most detainees held by ICE at the McHenry County Jail previously resided in Illinois, Wisconsin, or Northwest Indiana.

The termination of these contracts will not result in the release of detainees. Rather, they will merely be transferred to other ICE facilities as far away as Louisiana.

The McHenry County Jail is a preferred provider of ICE detention because of its excellent safety record and high standards. The McHenry County Jail is one of only four county jails in Illinois to be accredited by the American Correctional Association, meaning it meets the highest and the most strin-

gent standards for “protection, safety, and humanity,” Kenneally said.

By forcing all ICE detention facilities in Illinois to close, detainees currently held in Illinois may be moved to facilities with less favorable safety standards and more crowding.

“It is difficult to see how moving detainees away from their families and legal teams to overcrowded facilities in less sympathetic jurisdictions will benefit anyone,” said Kenneally.

More pressingly, the law is unconstitutional and a clear example of the State of Illinois’ overreach in seeking not only to dictate federal policy, but also that of local government. Federal law, which prudently does not wish to duplicate costs by building more federal detention facilities throughout the country, explicitly allows counties such as McHenry to contract with the federal government to house federal prisoners.

Any state law that interferes with federal law or federal contracts is void under both the Supremacy and Contracts Clauses of the United States Constitution.

This lawsuit reinforces the county board’s May decision to continue with the contract which was first entered into in 2005 and additionally provided funding for the expansion and

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modernization of the county jail.

The county board voted in May to defeat a proposal to abolish the ICE contract. Weeks later, on the last day of session, the General Assembly approved the Illinois Way Forward Act and subsequently moved it to the governor.

“The county board spent a year studying and thoughtfully deliberating whether the ICE contract should be continued prior to its 15-8 vote in favor of keeping it. By contrast, the Illinois Way Forward Act was filed in late February and rammed through on the General Assembly on the last day of session.

This law is flawed, unconstitutional, and a blatant case of state overreach, and I am hopeful that it will be overturned in court,” McHenry County Chairman Mike Buehler said.

Lastly, it is worth pointing out that revenue from McHenry County’s contract contributes to the county’s overall fiscal health. Unlike Illinois, which has a bond rating in the lowest tier, McHenry County continues to maintain an AAA bond rating. Average revenue from the contract over the last five fiscal years exceeds $8 million per year and alleviates the need for additional burdens on taxpayers by paying for essential services provided by the county.

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Thursday, Sept. 23, 10-11 a.m. at Rush Creek Conservation Area, Harvard, and Friday, Oct. 1, 10-11 a.m. at Coral Woods Conservation Area, Marengo, children ages 2-6 with adult can enjoy Discovery Days. Participants will enjoy a game, activity, craft and snack all based around the special theme of the day. Dress for a short hike. Visit mccdistrict.org and follow the program links.

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Hop on a bike and enjoy what Crystal Lake has to offer. Three Oaks Recreation Area, Main Beach, Veteran Acres, shopping and dining opportunities are just a short ride away. Bikes are located at the downtown Metra station. For more information and pricing go to www.visitmchenrycounty.com/bikemc.

Local college receives literacy grant Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White awarded over $5.6 million in Adult Literacy Grants to help students develop and enhance their reading, math, writing and English-language skills.

“An estimated two million Illinois residents need adult literacy and/or English-language instruction,” White said. “I am pleased to provide funding for 108 local literacy projects that will allow adult students to achieve their utmost potential in the upcoming year. I will continue to do all I can to ensure that every citizen of this state has access to quality literacy programs.”

Over 10,000 students are projected to be served by adult literacy programs around the state. A proposed total of 5,600 volunteer tutors will provide training for students to obtain skills that put them on the path to lifelong learning. Adult Literacy Grant projects help Illinois adults who read below

the ninth-grade level or speak English at a beginning level to improve their reading, writing, math or use of English as a second language.

The Adult Literacy Program is administered by the Secretary of State’s Illinois State Library Literacy Office and awards grants in three categories: • Adult Volunteer Literacy provides training for volunteers who tutor adults 17 years of age and older in basic reading, math, writing or language skills.

Participating literacy providers may include libraries, volunteer tutoring organizations, community-based organizations, community colleges, regional offices of educations, schools (individual and public), preschool programs, school districts, domestic violence shelters and correctional facilities.

• Penny Severns Family Literacy provides educational services to parents and children to enhance basic reading, math, writing or language skills. Pro-

Prairie View offers: • Individual apartment homes • Private patios • Kitchenettes, walk-in showers • Full dining services • Housekeeping & laundry service

grams must partner with an adult literacy provider, child-atrisk agency and a public library.

• Workplace Skills Enhancement provides onsite instructional services to employees of participating Illinois businesses, enabling them to enhance their basic reading, writing or language skills and improve their chances for promotion. Eligible employees must read at or below the ninth-grade level.

Grantees must match the grant award and may also provide instructional services to prospective employees. The fiscal agent and submitting agency may be either the educational partner or the business partner.

In Crystal Lake, McHenry County College received $80,000 for its community literacy through its “We Teach One Another” program.

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Belvidere High School fall sports teams

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Boys cross country

Top row (left to right): Nathan Kolthoff, Coach Tyler Ebany, Alexander Albano. Bottom row: Davian Islas, Robert Bland, Jacob Koziol.

Varsity girls cross country

Top row (left to right): Tikaya Jones, Coach John Deery, Brynn Kirkland. Second row down: Emalia Koziol, Mollie Jones, Jazmine Manzella, Citlally Rico. Bottom row: Desiray Beaudet, Ella Scimeca, Kaleigh Inniss, Nina Fiore, Mariana Lares Gonzalez.

Varsity cheerleading

Top row (left to right): Shaylee Dahl, Makenzie Hendrickson, Zoey Proper. Second row down: Jadyn Vail, Keara Watson. Bottom row: Kaia Stachnik, Alexis Lukac, Blanca Navarrete. Not pictured: Jadeyn Ward.

Varsity girls volleyball

Top row (left to right): Margaret Sternquist, Rebecca Kolk, Coach Storm Britt, Maci McCoy, Kellie Onley. Second row down: Grace Koets, Ava Bankord, Delaney Molloy, Athena Kindgren.

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Sister Cities Association holds Road Rally 2021 to make a rubbing of each of the two Revolutionary War heroes’ tombstones or ground plaques.

After about four hours, the teams had solved all 12 puzzles. Then they headed for the Buchanan Street Pub, 111 Buchanan St., for the post-rally party and prizes.

The four teams were: • Victory Riders – headed by Dave and Pat Richter, members of the Sister Cities Association • 3 Winers and Him – headed by Sara Istad and Jean Olson, also members of the Sister Cities Association, and Deb and Mark Zellman • The No Names Team – made up of Brad and Donna Peters, Bill Bailey, and Janet Hyland of Sister Cities • The Bad Babes of Belvidere – headed by Gina DelRose, Kay Knaup, Pamela Lopez-Fettes, and Mindy Long Some of the teams dressed

up in matching shirts or decorated their cars to show their team spirit. The 3 Winers and Him, for example, had T-shirts printed for the occasion and added plastic wine glasses on chains around their necks. The Bad Babes of Belvidere and the Victory Riders also displayed their prowess on their shirts and car decorations.

At the pub, each team had to guess the number of golf tees in a jar in case there would be a tie for first place, but this year we had a clear winner: 3 Winers and Him team won first place with 544 points so they were awarded $200. In second place with 525 points was the Victory Riders team who had finished first place in 2019. The third place prize went to the Bad Babes of Belvidere with 460 points.

Everyone enjoyed the event very much and are all looking forward to the next Road Rally in 2022 or 2023.

IRS criminal investigation sees surge in scams tied to Economic Impact Payments Phishing scams attempt to mirror legitimate IRS communications with the goal of convincing unsuspecting taxpayers to enter personal information or submit a payment. This information is then exploited by scammers.

Recent scam reports include: • Text messages stating that a taxpayer is eligible for a “stimulus payment” and they must click on a link to complete the necessary information to claim it.

• Phishing emails claiming the IRS has calculated a taxpayer’s “fiscal activity” and they are eligible for an Economic Impact payment in a specific amount.

Although criminals are constantly changing their tactics, taxpayers can help protect themselves by acting as the first line of defense.

The best way to avoid falling victim to a scam is knowing how the IRS communicates with taxpayers. The IRS does not send unsolicited texts or emails. The IRS does not threaten individuals with jail or lawsuits, nor does it demand tax payments on gift cards or via cryptocurrency.

Taxpayers should be on the lookout for grammatical, capitalization and spelling errors in emails and texts,

which serve as fraud indicators. Taxpayers should also exercise caution when clicking shortened URLs, which can lead to fraudulent web pages.

Taxpayers who receive unsolicited emails or social media attempts to gather information that appear to be from either the IRS or an organization closely linked to the IRS, should forward the message to phishing@irs. gov. Taxpayers are encouraged not to engage potential scammers online or on the phone.

Taxpayers can report fraud or theft of their Economic Impact Payments to the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA). Reports can be made online at TIPS.TIGTA. GOV. If you suspect you are a victim of identity theft as a result of a scam, visit the Taxpayer Guide to Identity Theft to know what steps to take.

To learn more about COVID-19 scams and other financial schemes, visit IRS. gov. Official IRS information about COVID-19 and Economic Impact Payments can be found on the Coronavirus Tax Relief page, which is updated frequently.

The decrease of pandemic relief programs could create a perfect storm for scammers Employment scams are on the rise in the turbulent job market created by the COVID-19 pandemic, and people ages 25-34 are the most common targets, followed by people ages 35-44, according to a Better Business Bureau (BBB) study released Thursday, Sept. 9.

The largest group of reports, from people ages 25-34, accounts for 28.2 percent of the BBB Scam Tracker reports; people 35-44 were next at 21 percent and the third-largest group was people ages 45-54.

With the recent winding down of many pandemic unemployment benefits, some experts predict millions more will be on the hunt for new jobs, providing a perfect environment for more employment scams.

“The BBB report found that job scams most commonly victimized people ages 25-34, with women filing 67 percent of complaints about the fraud,” says Dennis Horton, director of the Rockford Regional Office of the Better Business Bureau. “Millions of people are exposed annually with the median financial loss reported by victims being $1000.”

“In addition, victims often reported a loss of their time, as 32 percent were never paid for the work they did for an ‘employer’ that turned out to be fraudulent,” says Horton.

The BBB is warning job seekers to verify employment offers to avoid illegal jobs, identity theft, and fake checks resulting from these scams.

Con artists are branching out into even more types of job scams.

“Be especially careful with online job boards,” advises Horton. “Many job scams, for example, promise consumers a well-paying job, often working from home, if they pay upfront for training, materials, or equipment.”

Identity theft is a common outcome of job scams, as scammers often steal job seekers’ personal information to open bank accounts to further their fraud. BBB found 34 percent of victims provided their driver’s license number, and 25 percent provided their Social Security or Social Insurance number.

The in-depth investigative study‒Job Scams: BBB study finds job scams increased during the pandemic, warns job seekers to verify employment offers to avoid illegal

jobs, identity theft, and fake checks‒details the many forms employment fraud takes and the other scams that often result.

“Job scams have been a problem for years. BBB’s study finds that the problem worsened in 2020,” says Horton. In 2019, BBB estimated job scams had 14 million victims, with $2 billion in losses.

The following year, the 2020 BBB Employment Scams Report by BBB Institute for Marketplace Trust found job scams to be the riskiest of all the scams they tracked in 2018 and 2019.

Losses reported to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) about employment scams were up 27 percent between 2018 and 2020.

Horton notes, “Fake checks frequently accompany job scams.” The study reports that 36 percent of job scam complaints to BBB involved phony checks with fake check complaints to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), increasing by 65 percent between 2015 and 2020. In the two years since BBB issued an investigative study on fake check fraud, losses absorbed by banks due to fake checks went up 40 percent to reach $1.3 billion. Common fraudulent job offers involving fake reviews include mystery shopping or secret shopper jobs, car wrap jobs, nanny or caregiver jobs, and small business jobs such as photography or painting houses.

Employment scam victims frequently become unwitting accomplices in other fraud, used as money mules to mail fake checks, or to participate in reshipping scams, which represent 65 percent of the scam job offers reported to BBB Scam Tracker.

Scammers “hire” victims from job boards, Facebook, or Craigslist, offering to pay them as much as $2,500 to receive and then send on packages. These fraudsters use stolen credit card numbers to order laptops, cellphones, and highend goods and have them sent to reshipping victims, instructing them to repackage the goods and provide shopping labels to send the packages to a new address often in Russia.

The accomplices hired fraudulently for this work are never paid, and somebody may use their identities to open bank accounts.

BBB Tips to avoid job scams: • Take time to find the job listing on the company’s web-

site directly.

• Check on businesses offering jobs at BBB.org.

• If someone wants you to pay for the promise of a job, it’s a “tip-off to the rip-off” that it is almost certainly a scam.

• Complete an internet search with the employer’s name and the word “scam” to see if there are other complaints involving job scams.

• Examine the email address of those offering jobs to see if it matches the company’s and sender’s names.

• There are no legitimate jobs that involve receiving and reshipping packages.

• Don’t fall for a fake check scam. BBB is unaware of any legitimate job offers that send checks to applicants and ask them to send money to a third party.

• Do not click on links in texts and emails or respond to calls from unknown sources.

It is vital that victims of job scams report them. File complaints with: • Better Business Bureau local BBB or BBB.org/scamtracker.

• Federal Trade Commission (FTC) - reportfraud.ftc. gov or call 877-FTC-Help.

• Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) - ic3.gov/complaint.

If you’ve been the victim of a job scam, report it at BBB. org/ScamTracker. Your report can help others recognize and avoid common scam tactics.

Before you do business with companies – please check BBB.org for ratings and reviews.

About BBB: BBB of Chicago and Northern Illinois is a nonprofit organization that has served both consumers and trustworthy businesses for over 93 years and is a part of the IABBB. We help protect consumers from scams and provide a free database for consumers to see business ratings and reviews to find businesses they can trust. We help promote trustworthy businesses and strive to provide tools to help businesses of integrity excel.

The International Association of Better Business Bureaus (IABBB) is the network hub for BBBs in the US, Canada and Mexico. Like BBBs, IABBB is dedicated to fostering honest and responsive relationships between businesses and consumers instilling consumer confidence and advancing a trustworthy marketplace for all.

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The Internal Revenue Service received a record number of complaints about Economic Impact Payment scams in June and July 2021 not seen in more than a decade.

“Criminals will look for any opportunity to take what they are not entitled to and this is no exception,” said Acting Special Agent in Charge Justin Campbell, of IRS Criminal Investigation, Chicago Field Office. “While this is not the first time that EIP payments have been targeted, this increase in scams is alarming. This payment is meant to help those that are struggling to get by as a result of the economic downturn caused by the pandemic.

Be wary of any phone calls, emails, or text messages asking for your personal information or offering a deal that seems too good to be true,” said Campbell.

“We are strongly encouraging taxpayers to be on high alert for scammers trying to steal Economic Impact Payments,” said John R. Lausch, Jr., United States attorney for the Northern District of Illinois. “Taxpayers should be vigilant in protecting their personal information, and immediately report any attempted fraud to the IRS.”

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The Bad Babes of Belvidere: Gina DelRose, Mindy Long, Kay Knaup and Pamela Lopez-Fettes took third place in the Sister Cities Association’s 2021 Road Rally.

The Sister Cities Association of Belvidere was eager to resume their Road Rally 2021 on Sunday. Aug. 29, after a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19. In their cars, four teams competed by solving 12 puzzles such as rebus puzzles, word searches, unscrambling words and a cryptic quote.

Each puzzle answer led the teams to a location in Boone County.

After driving to that location, they had to answer a question about that location before trying to solve the next puzzle. For solving each puzzle correctly and following directions perfectly, each team was awarded 40 points.

This year’s locations-to-find included Poplar Grove’s Bravehearts Riding Center; Caledonia School; and in Belvidere, Keen Age Center, Sips & Sprinkles, O’Reilly’s Auto Parts, and The Flower Bin. In Belvidere Cemetery, the teams had

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Hunter’s Fund seeking to support projects of young innovators Hunter’s Grants, a program of The Hunter Watson Memorial Fund (Hunter’s Fund) is seeking grant applications from young entrepreneurs and creatives. Applications are due by Nov. 15, 2021, and selected grantees will be announced in January 2022.

You must be between 16 and 25 years old to apply.

Since 2017, Hunter’s Fund has distributed more than $220,000 in grants to young entrepreneurs around the globe. These grants are not scholarships for academic studies, but rather direct financial support to assist innovative young people in bringing their ideas and projects to fruition. Grant applicants do not have to be enrolled in school, but simply have to explain through the grant application why funding is needed to move their project forward.

There is no cost or obligation to apply.

Hunter’s Fund prioritizes applicants with start-up projects and businesses in the areas of music, performing arts, computer science, and entrepreneurship. Previous applicants have used their grants from Hunter’s Fund to launch successful businesses, nonprofits, podcasts, and creative careers in music and the arts.

Grant recipients are partnered with an appropriate Hunter’s

Fund member or former grant winner to encourage their progress and growth and offer networking opportunities as they expand their projects.

The maximum grant available through Hunter’s Grants is $5,000. Applications are available online here. For more information about Hunter’s Fund and its grant process, please visit www.HunterWatson.org Young people are using their talents and passions to find ways to improve the world. Their dreams are of things yet to be seen. While we don’t know what tomorrow will bring, we do know that today’s youth and their ideas will be propelling the changes to come.

About Hunter’s Fund Hunter’s Fund is a 501(C)3 charitable organization that seeks out young people who dream of something they are deeply curious and passionate about, then provides them with financial resources to explore that passion.

We also work to reduce deaths and injuries from distracted driving accidents by sponsoring programs that encourage young people to drive distraction-free.

At Hunter’s Fund, we’re supporting young people of diverse interests and talents

so they can let their passions shine.

About Hunter Watson On June 18, 2016, Hunter Brooks Watson’s promising life was abruptly and tragically ended when he was fatally injured as a passenger in an automobile collision.

In the months following Hunter’s death, his family and friends and the communities in which he was nurtured, all searched for a way to continue his presence and ideals.

The Hunter Brooks Watson Memorial Fund (Hunter’s Fund) was founded as a result and is the realization of his family’s and his communities’ desire to celebrate his life and BHS PHOTO Rock Valley Publishing interests. Our inspiration and our mission come from Hunter himself. He was a young Top row (left to right): Coach Edwards, David Bertolasi, Jack Larson, Caiden Cabanman of extremely diverse gal, Coach Larson; second row down: Jordan King, Elijah Follis, Aiden Krup, Blake talents and interests. WherevStark, Matt Borah, Matt Turnipseed; bottom row: Ryan Viita, Anthony Aceste, Parker er he went, whatever he did, Morris, Michael White, Nick Fusco. he brought a spark and contagious energy that inspired those around him.

The Fund aims to keep Hunter’s insatiable energy and optimism alive by giving grants to help young people’s involvement in the fields of performing arts, music, computer science, and entrepreneurship, those areas that inspired Hunter, and the fund is unique in that it provides financial assistance for projects of their own choosing.

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LEGAL NOTICES STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF BOONE PROBATE DIVISION In the Matter of the Estate of PHYLLIS D. LARSON, Deceased.

NO. 2019-P-83 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of PHYLLIS D. LARSON of Belvidere, Illinois. Letters of Office were issued on July 27, 2021, to TODD LARSON, who is the legal representative of the Estate. The attorney for the Estate is JAMES C. THOMPSON of the Law Offices of SHRIVER, O’NEILL & THOMPSON, 515 North Court Street, Rockford, Illinois, 61103-6807.

Claims against the Estate may be filed on or before March 2, 2022, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975 as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred.

Claims against the Estate may be filed in the Office of the Boone County Circuit Clerk--Probate Division at the BOONE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 601 N. MAIN STREET, BELVIDERE, ILLINOIS, 61008, or with the Estate legal representative, or both.

Copies of a claim filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office--Probate Division, must be mailed or deliv-

ered to the Estate legal representative and to the attorney for the Estate within ten (10) days after it has been filed.

Dated: August 25, 2021 Todd Larson , Independent Executor JAMES C. THOMPSON Law Offices of SHRIVER, O’NEILL & THOMPSON Attorneys for Estate 515 North Court Street Rockford, Illinois 61103-6807 Tele: (815) 963-4895 service@sotlaw.net (Published in the Belvidere Republican Sept. 2, 9 & 16, 2021) 402757

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF BOONE BELVIDERE, ILLINOIS LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING LLC; Plaintiff, vs.

BRANDON LIVINGSTON; THE CANDLEWICK LAKE ASSOCIATION, INC.; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 19 CH 120 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, October 21, 2021, at the hour of 12:15 p.m. in the office of inside the front entrance of the, Boone County Courthouse, 601 North Main Street,, Belvidere, Illinois 61008, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the follow-

ing described mortgaged real estate: LOT 220 IN UNIT NO. 5 CANDLEWICK LAKE SUBDIVISION ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED AS DOCUMENT NO. 721508 IN THE RECORDERS OFFICE OF BOONE COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF BOONE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. P.I.N. 03-22-403015.

Commonly known as 119 Valhalla Drive Northeast, Poplar Grove, Illinois 61065.

The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call The Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Anselmo Lindberg & Associates, LLC, 1771 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563-1890. (630) 453-6960. File Number F19080225 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales. com I3175902 (Published in the Belvidere Republican Sept. 16, 23 & 30, 2021)

Girls golf co-op, varsity and JV

Top row (left to right): Coach Binz, Danielle Sanchez, Megan Redig, Elizabeth Maville, Coach Kleckler; second row down: Faith Williams, Karah Hook, Hannah Hix, Jadyn Masbruch, Dorianna Mierow, Charlie Andres; third row down: Leah Rudesill, Emma Pierson, Emma Cordray, Jazlyn Bengtson, Sarah Muehlemeyer; bottom row: Eliza Guarnaccia, Emma Walberg, Alex Blair, Sarah Hansen, Olivia Abbinante, Emily Filmore.

Varsity poms

Top row (left to right): Sapphire Watts, Heidi Rubendall, Coach April Carli, Tallory Wendell, Desiree Styles; second row down: Ella Yates, Sandy Gonzalez, Victoria Malaythong, Fatima Rosas, Devany Arreguin, Kendall Hook; bottom row: Paige Clem, Samantha Rojas, Cassandra Salgado, Ericka Flores, A’Mariya Peterson.

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McHenry County Sheriff’s report The following arrests in McHenry ed for mfg 1-15 gr cocaine/analog, and County were reported by the McHenry possession of a controlled substance; County Sheriff’s Department. Suspects are considered innocent unless proven Sept. 2 guilty in a court of law.

Michael R. Kulinski, 35, McHenry, was cited for theft unauthorized control = or Aug. 31 <$500, and aggravated assault/use a deadShelly L. Meehan, 53, Lakemoor, was ly weapon or rifle; cited for domestic battery/physical conJordan C. Schwamb, 21, Antioch, was tact, violation of bail bond class 4 convic- cited for drug induced homicide; tion; Daniel G. Pienkowski, 22, Crystal Lake, was cited for possession of a stoSept. 1 len firearm and possession of a controlled Ryan E. Townsend, 28, Wonder Lake, substance; was cited for aggravated domestic battery and domestic battery/bodily harm; Sept. 3 Alexa R. Kranz, 28, McHenry, was citChad W. Hyde, 37, Gilberts, was cited ed for domestic battery/bodily harm; for telephone threat, harassment by teleHeather L. Schultz, 41, Union, was cit- phone and electronic harassment com-

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.

Aug, 28 Tryon Street/Dean Street: Luis Quintero, 49, of Woodstock, was arrested for DUI, DUI over 0.08 and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident.

Madison Street/Judd Street: Keith B. Houston, 52, no address given, was arrested on WOW (FTA-McHenry County).

200 block of Main Street: Nicholas R. Moore, 26, of Woodstock, was arrested for aggravated assault to a police officer and resisting a peace officer.

100 block of Main Street: Arthur E.

Sept. 4 Julio C. Perez-Lagunes, 38, Crystal Lake, was cited for leaving the scene of an accident/vehicle damage, reckless driving, and improper turn at an intersection;

Crystal Lake offers car seat inspections When it comes to child safety, it is better to be safe than sorry. Child Passenger Safety Awareness Week highlights the importance of ensuring that all children are properly secured in an appropriate car seat or seatbelt. A child’s age, weight, and height can all play a factor when determining proper safety harnesses, so it’s important to keep up with all current regulations and suggestions.

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Sept. 5 Maurice Fisher, 34, Chicago, was cited for DUI/alcohol, illegal possession or transport of liquor by a driver, registration expiration, and improper traffic lane usage; Sept. 6 Mark Heinemann, 36, McHenry, was cited for domestic battery/bodily harm; George D. Boulter, 61, Crystal Lake, was cited for domestic battery/bodily harm.

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Johnson, 66, no address given, was ar- Jeffrey A. Mroczenski, 50, of WoodAll individuals listed as rested for aggravated battery in a public stock, was arrested for driving while arrested or charged with a place. license suspended. crime in this press release are presumed innocent unAug. 29 Sept. 1 less proven guilty in a court 500 block of McHenry Avenue: Benton Street/Judd Street: Nicho- of law.

Colton M. Howell, 23, of Woodstock, las K. Perlow, 25, of Woodstock, was was arrested for possession with intent arrested for driving while license sus- Sept. 1 to deliver/manufacture psilocybin and pended and unlawful transportation of 12000 block of Summer possession of a controlled substance. cannabis by driver.

Ridge Lane: A residential 1400 block of Commons Drive: burglary was reported.

Aug. 30 Eliese E. Ham, 27, of Woodstock, was 2300 block of Commons Drive: Jose arrested on WOW (FTA-McHenry Sept. 2 A. Gonzalez, 32, of Woodstock, was ar- County).

Rte. 47/Rainsford: Louis rested on WOW (FTA-four counts).

Hampton, 30, of 4900 block North Benton Street/East Jackson Sept. 2 of Chicago, was arrested for Street: Alexander V. Manov, 19, of 100 block of Peachtree Lane: a obstructing identification, Woodstock, was arrested or no valid 50-year-old Woodstock man was arrest- possession of controlled subdriver’s license, uninsured, failure to ed on two counts of domestic battery. stance, possession of cannatransfer registration, and driving the bis with the intent to deliver, wrong way on a one way street.

Sept. 3 and possession of adult use 500 block of Central Parkway: Dimi- cannabis in a motor vehicle.

Aug. 31 tri D. Drew, 27, of Chicago, was arrest13900 block of Auto Mall Washington Street/Wheeler Street: ed on WOW (FTA-Park Forest).

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BNHS Athletic schedule Thursday, Sept. 16 4 p.m. - Girls Golf, Varsity vs. Hononegah, home at Timber Pointe GC 4 p.m. - Girls Golf, Junior Varsity vs. Hononegah, home at Timber Pointe GC Friday, Sept. 17 5 p.m. - Boys Football, Freshman vs. Belvidere, home at Milt Brown Stadium 5 p.m. - Cheerleading, Junior Varsity vs. Belvidere, home at Milt Brown Stadium 7:15 p.m. - Cheerleading, Varsity vs. Belvidere, home at Milt Brown Stadium 7:15 p.m. - Boys Football, Varsity vs. Belvidere Homecoming, home at Milt Brown Stadium Saturday, Sept. 18 8:30 a.m. - Girls Cross Country, Varsity vs. Minooka Community, away at Channahon Community Park 8:30 a.m. - Girls Cross Country, Freshman/Sophomore vs. Minooka Community, away at Channahon Community Park 9 a.m. - Boys Cross Country, Freshman/Sophomore vs.

Eddington CC Invitational, away at Eddington CC Invitational 9 a.m. Boys Cross Country, Varsity vs. Eddington CC Invitational, away at Kaneland HS 9 a.m. - Girls Tennis, Junior Varsity vs. Belvidere JV Tournament, home at BNHS Tennis Courts 9 a.m. - Boys Golf, Freshman/Sophomore vs. Freeport

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Guilford High School Guilford & Freeport, away at Guilford High School 5 p.m. - Boys Soccer, Junior Varsity vs. Auburn, home at Milt Brown Stadium 5 p.m. - Girls Volleyball, Freshman vs. Auburn, home at Main Gym 5:45 p.m. - Girls Volleyball, Junior Varsity vs. Auburn, home at Main Gym 6:30 p.m. - Girls Volleyball, Varsity vs. Auburn, home at Main Gym 6:30 p.m. - Boys Soccer, Varsity vs. Auburn, home at Milt Brown Stadium Wednesday, Sept. 22 4 p.m. - Boys Golf, Varsity vs. Auburn, home at Timber Pointe GC 4 p.m. - Boys Golf, Junior Varsity vs. Auburn, home at Timber Pointe GC Thursday, Sept. 23 4 p.m. - Boys Golf, Freshman/Sophomore vs. Hononegah, home at Timber Pointe GC 4:30 p.m. - Girls Tennis, Varsity vs. Hononegah, home at BNHS Tennis Courts 4:30 p.m. - Girls Tennis, Junior Varsity vs. Hononegah, home at BCMS Tennis Courts 5 p.m. - Girls Volleyball, Freshman vs. Hononegah, away at Hononegah 5:45 p.m. - Girls Volleyball, Junior Varsity vs. Hononegah, away at Hononegah 6:30 p.m. - Girls Volleyball, Varsity vs. Hononegah, away at Hononegah

University of Iowa Class of 2025 the most academic accomplished in UI history

This fall, the University of Iowa welcomed the most academically accomplished class in its history for the fifth year in a row. The incoming undergraduate class again topped previous records in achievement with a higher average high school grade-point average (GPA), at 3.81, than any previous class.

This fall’s incoming undergraduate class at the University of Iowa has yet again topped previous records in achievement with a higher average high school gradepoint average (GPA), at 3.81, than any previous class. The average high school GPA for the classes of 2024 and 2023 were 3.78 and 3.76, respectively.

“We are very happy to welcome these newest Hawkeyes,” says Kevin Kregel, executive vice president and provost. “Like every incoming class, they bring fresh talents and perspectives to our campus.

And like last year’s class, they’ve already demonstrated tremendous resilience during a challenging time. We look forward to making sure they have the extraordinary opportunities they deserve, and supporting them as they pursue their goals.”

The Class of 2025 is composed of 4,521 students, up slightly from last year.

About 19 percent of the class (870) are first-generation students, and about 22 percent (996) identify as African American, American Indian, Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, Asian, Latinx/a/o, or two or more ethnicities.

Despite the challenges brought forth by the pandemic, Sarah Hansen, vice president for student life, says the Hawkeye spirit is as resilient as ever.

“The Class of 2025 arrived on campus ready and excited to be fully engaged, and they are already demonstrating their commitment to the Hawkeye community,” she says. “We are grateful that they chose the University of Iowa, and we will support them as they pursue their academic and co-curricular passions. We will continue to navigate the challenges of COVID-19 as Hawkeyes always do-together.”

About 60 percent of the class (2,702) are Iowa residents, and about 1 percent (47) are international students. The class represents 94 of Iowa’s 99 counties, 45 U.S. states and territories (as well as Washington, D.C., and bases for the U.S. Armed Forces), and 40 countries.

This year, 21,608 undergraduates are enrolled at Iowa. About 45 percent of Iowa’s students identify as male, about 55 percent as female. Graduate students total 6,415, and professional students total 1,886.

Postgraduate scholars total 1,297. Total enrollment this fall is 31,206 students.

Belvidere: Madeline Montalbano - Major: Business Direct Admission Abigail Schriever - Major: Microbiology Lauren de Guzman - Major: University Honors

Rep. Sosnowski statement on House passage of energy bill State Rep. Joe Sosnowski, R-Rockford, issued the following statement after the Illinois House of Representatives voted Thursday to approve energy legislation, Senate Bill 2408: “The fact is that wind and solar account for less than 10 percent of Illinois’ total energy production, yet this bill provides hundreds of millions

of dollars in annual subsidies for these industries at taxpayer expense. This bill more than doubles the existing rate cap for how much utility companies can charge consumers to fund these subsidies, which will cost Illinois residents and businesses an estimated $365 million more per year. The bottom line is, this bill represents the largest rate hike in

BHS boys golf vs. Harlem results The Belvidere High School Total = 207 Boys Golf Team played Belvidere Varsity: Marengo at Timber Pointe Aiden Krup – 45 Golf Course on Sept. 9.

Jack Larson – 56 Here are the results: David Bertolasi – 41 Marengo Varsity: Matt Borah – 48 Riley Weiss – 49 Parker Morris – 50 Sean Ettner – 52 Jordan King – 62 Nick Walters – 55 Total = 184 Leo Bankes – 56 Junior Varsity: Lucas Frehling – 53 Garrett Mickey – 65 Mitch Pederson – 53 Nick Fusco – 59

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BRANDON LIVINGSTON; THE CANDLEWICK LAKE ASSOCIATION, INC.; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 19 CH 120 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, October 21, 2021, at the hour of 12:15 p.m. in the office of inside the front entrance of the, Boone County Courthouse, 601 North Main Street,, Belvidere, Illinois 61008, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 03-22-403-015.

Commonly known as 119 Valhalla Drive Northeast, Poplar Grove, Illinois 61065.

The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

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Invite, away at Park Hills GC 9 a.m. - Boys Golf, Varsity vs. Freeport Invite, away at Park Hills GC 10 a.m. - Girls Swimming and Diving, Junior Varsity vs.

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“The General Assembly set a bad precedent five years ago when they bailed out Exelon to keep two aging, underproductive nuclear plants open.

Taxpayers were forced to foot the bill as Exelon raked in record high corporate profits.

We found out subsequently that ComEd officials had been bribing then-House Speaker Mike Madigan for several years before and after the 2016 bailout in exchange for favorable legislation, as revealed in the U.S. Attorney’s criminal investigation. This is essentially a repeat tax hike on residents to fund a bailout for a company.”

Senate Bill 2408 increases the existing Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) rate cap from 2.015 percent to 4.25 percent beginning Jan. 1, 2022.

Currently, roughly $235 million per year is collected for renewables through customer bills under the current rate cap.

The new targeted RPS budget under the new rate cap and goals would be roughly $600 million per year. These funds will continue to be collected by utilities via ratepayer bills.

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• OFFER GOOD FOR MOST CARS • • MINI VANS – LIGHT TRUCKS UP TO 1/2 TON • • 3/4 – 1 TON TRUCKS – ADD $10 • • 5W20 – ADD $2 • With Coupon • • Not valid with any other offer • • Expires 9/23/2021 •

TIRES

40 OFF

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Any New Set of Four CS5 GRAND TOURING OR CS5 ULTRA TOURING TIRES May not be combined with any other offer or coupon. Some services not available at all locations. Must redeem at time of purchase.

Offer expires 9/23/2021

YOUR LOW PRICE TIRE STORE! WWW.FFTIREWORLD.COM 1983 PAWLISCH DRIVE CHERRYVALE MALL

815-332-9445 RIGHT NEXT TO WATER TOWER

M-F 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Sat. 8 a.m.-3 p.m.

5257 SWANSON ROAD, ROSCOE 2 MILES S. OF HONONEGAH ELEVATOR ON RT. 251 M-F 8:00-5:30; SAT. 8:00-3:00

520 LOGAN AVENUE, BELVIDERE 3 BLOCKS EAST OF BELVIDERE PARK M-F 8:00-5:30; SAT. 8:00-3:00

1610 ALPINE ROAD, ROCKFORD 1 BLOCK SOUTH OF COLONIAL VILLAGE

815-637-4055

815-544-4452

815-398-7867

M-F 8:00-5:30; SAT. 8:00-3:00

5302 N. 2ND, LOVES PARK ACROSS FROM POPEYE’S M-F 8:00-5:30; SAT. 8:00-3:00

815-282-1177

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