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Outside interest group-driven campaign kills home rule vote.

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A city referendum asking for home rule powers after 35 years drew more than 23,000 voters to the polls Tuesday, and the home rule referrendum went down by about 4 points. Page 2

The home of the Rockford Rivets is no longer in limbo, as an Ohio investment group has purchased the club’s stadium. River Rock Properties has agreed to buy the 3,200seat Rivets Stadium at 4503 Interstate Blvd. Page 5

The Coronado Performing Arts Center opens up its stage to concertgoers once more as Erik Koskinen becomes the second guest in the Americana Music Series, this Friday at 8 p.m. Page 13

Home rule goes down 52-48

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Election Results

News

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Arts & Entertainment The mood inside the pro-home rule camp sours as results come in Tuesday night at the Prairie Street Brewhouse.

Home rule defeated By Jim Hagerty Contributor

ROCKFORD — A city referendum asking voters to give city leaders home rule powers after 35 years drew nearly 25,000 voters to the polls Tuesday. The sizable turnout was expected as soon as the home rule debate began in November and early voting commenced last month. As of a March 13, around 1,500 people voted early. Those tallies proved crucial as polls closed and the referendum failed by 1,800 votes with nearly 25,000 ballots cast. The debate was heated. Heavy resistance came from the Rockford Area Realtors, Rockford Apartment Association and the Rockford Hotel Motel Association. Each parroted the message sent by publisher John Gile 35 years ago, a claim that home rule strips citizens of their rights. Proponents asked voters to give them the power to make local decisions that are currently made at the state level. Mayor Tom McNamara sought to use home rule to diversify the city’s revenue sources to take a heavy burden off the backs of Rockford homeowners.

And while it wasn’t McNamara’s day, as it was last spring when he won City Hall in a landslide, he said his work isn’t done. His message about home rule was rooted in fact, transparency and voter education, he said, and he’s proud of the effort. “I will take character and tenor and talking one-on-one over big, glossy mailers,” the mayor said, referring to the onslaught of material Realtors hit voters with ahead of March 20. “We are not done. The fight isn’t over. We know home-rule helps reduce reliance on property taxes.” McNamara and staff will now turn to budget option B, which includes the ordinance for a 5 percent utility tax on natural gas and electric services throughout the city. A utility tax is one Rockford hasn’t charged in 16 years. Aldermen say they’ve not brought it back to avoid a levy on essential services. “Plan B uses the natural gas and electric utility tax that City Council has avoided imposing since 2002,” Rockford Finance Director Carrie Eklund said. “That tax is estimated to generate sufficient revenue

to balance the remaining 2018 budget of $3.9 million.” Subsequent budgets could tell a different story. “But, as a shrinking source of revenue, it will not be a permanent fix to the city’s future deficit projections,” Eklund added. In other local races, Winnebago Sheriff Gary Caruana defeated challenger Kurt Ditzler in the Republican primary. Caruana will face Democrat Bob Springer in November. In the race for Litesa Wallace’s 67th District seat in the Illinois House, Democrat Maurice West defeated Angela Fellars, Valeri DeCastris and Gerald Albert. There was no Republican primary. There were three key Republican races on the Winnebago County Board. Incumbent Eli Nicolosi was defeated by John Butitta in District 8, Jas Bilich won the District 20 primary and Paul Arena defeated Kevork Muradian in District 7. Rock RiverTimes.com will have a complete rundown of local and state election results on Wednesday. R.

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State

Pritzker, Rauner to face off By Sara Burnett & John O’Connor Associated Press

CHICAGO — The race for Illinois governor will be a battle between two deep-pocketed candidates who’ve already sunk more than $120 million combined into the contest, putting it on pace to become the costliest such campaign in U.S. history. Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner, a wealthy former private equity investor, defeated conservative state Rep. Jeanne Ives on Tuesday for the GOP nomination. “We are in a critical time, a critical turning point in Illinois,” Rauner told supporters. “I am humbled by this victory. You have given me a chance to win the battle against corruption that plagues Illinois.” He will face Democratic billionaire J.B. Pritzker, an investor and heir to the Hyatt hotel fortune, who easily won the primary over Chris Kennedy, the son of the late Sen. Robert F. Kennedy; and Daniel Biss, 40, a state senator who campaigned as the “middle-class candidate.” Pritzker, 53, already has spent more than $70 million to bankroll his campaign, while Rauner has put in about $50 million and has received millions more from his wealthy friends in the business community. Combined they’re expected to top California in 2010 as the nation’s most expensive governor’s race. In an interview with The Associated Press after the race call, Pritzker called the victory “amazing” and said he’s “really excited.” “We’ve got some work to do for the next eight months because we’re going to go out and beat Bruce Rauner,” he said. Rauner, 61, took advantage of a national GOP wave four years ago to pull off a surprising victory in a state otherwise dominated by Democrats and win his first political office. Rauner’s personal wealth is just shy of $1 billion, but Pritzker — an investor and one of the heirs to the Hyatt hotel chain — is worth several times more. Ives raised just $4 million — less than any of the other prominent candidates, but has attacked the governor’s conservative credentials in edgy TV ads. One of them, which the chairman of the state GOP blasted as a “cowardly attempt to stoke political division,” portrays actors mockingly thanking Rauner for not doing enough to restrict illegal immigration, abortion and transgender bathroom rights. In other races on the Illinois primary ballot, former Democratic Gov. Pat Quinn — whom Rauner ousted in 2014 — was locked in a tough competition with state Sen. Kwame Raoul for state attorney general. There also are numerous contested congressional primary races, including progressive candidate Marie Newman’s

J.B. Pritzker shakes hands with supporters after claiming the Democratic nod for the governor’s race coming up in November.

challenge to seven-term Democratic Rep. Dan Lipinski. But none involved the kind of spending as seen in the governor’s race. Personal wealth solidified Rauner and Pritzker’s front-runner status but also made them frequent targets for opponent attacks. Even Kennedy spent $2 million of his own money on the race. Biss, a Harvard-educated mathematician who gave up teaching to enter politics, set up a website to track what he says is a $171,000-a-day campaign by Pritzker. The Democratic front-runner has been advertising on television from nearly the moment he announced his candidacy 11 months ago. Pritzker’s opponents also have attacked his connections with overseas trusts in low-tax countries, though he maintains they’re focused on charitable giving and that he has no control over them. In response, Biss has called him a “fraud”

while Kennedy labeled him a “liar.” But far more damaging were ads that Rauner ran against Pritzker after wiretap audio surfaced of him talking with former Gov. Rod Blagojevich. The ads included a 30-minute infomercial-style ad with the full FBI recordings. Rauner took on Pritzker again when more tapes surfaced from the Chicago Tribune. They revealed Pritzker describing Secretary of State Jesse White — a Pritzker backer — as the “least offensive” black officeholder to be considered for the Senate seat vacated by then-President-elect Barack Obama. Pritzker has apologized, and White continues to back him. Although Biss has built his campaign around claiming to be the “middle-class candidate,” he has faced criticism as the architect of a plan to cut the roughly $100 billion gap in pension funding for the cashstrapped state by reducing some of the promised retirement benefits. Although he

says he has learned his lesson and won’t support it again, Pritzker has repeatedly criticized his change of heart. Biss and Kennedy have teamed up against Pritzker for his silence on whether Michael Madigan, the longest-serving state House speaker in modern U.S. history, should step aside because of criticism about how he handled sexual harassment complaints by campaign workers against two of his political aides. Rauner also has invoked Madigan in his ads against Ives, calling her “Mike Madigan’s favorite Republican and Illinois’ worst nightmare.” Rauner rolled to victory in 2014 with a promise to “shake up” Springfield with a pro-business, anti-union agenda including lower property taxes and term limits on officeholders. But his ongoing spat with Madigan and other legislative Democrats left the state without a budget for two years while billions of dollars of debt piled up.


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New owner for Rivets Stadium Contributor

LOVES PARK — The home of the Rockford Rivets is no longer in limbo, as an Ohio investment group has purchased the club’s stadium. River Rock Properties has agreed to buy the 3,200-seat Rivets Stadium at 4503 Interstate Blvd. from Northside Community Bank. The bank has owned the property since 2012, when it foreclosed on the former owners. River Rock, of Dayton, is led by CEO Gary Mayse, the former general manager of the Dayton Dragons of the Midwest League. Mayse already has some ties to Rockford. After the 1999 season, the Dragons came to Dayton after playing here as the Class A Rockford Reds. The Reds were drawing only about 1,00o fans per game but Dayton, under Mayse and other executives of the Mandalay Group, built a new downtown stadium, and the rest is minor-league baseball history. The Dragons sold out every game of the 2000 season before it even began. It then recorded 815 sellouts in an 11-year period. It was the longest sellout streak by any professional sports franchise, a record previously held by the NBA’s Portland Trail Blazers. Whether Mayse can bring the same success to Rivets Stadium remains to be seen. The first challenge he’ll face is the on-field product. The Rivets are an amateur wood-bat team of current and former college players and others trying to get inked to pro deals. However, Mayse says he anticipates strong support from fans, perhaps as strong as when the Reds, Rockford Expos and Rockford Cubbies played at Marinelli Field. “I particularly had an interest in (the stadium) and thought it would be one good asset for our organization,” he told WTVO’s Scott Leber. “ We’re obviously in the sports-entertainment business and we think there’s a lot of good things to come in the Rockford community and we very much want to be a part of that.” Mayse’s group won’t have a part in running the Rivets. Owner Dick Radatz Jr. and GM Chad Bauer will be at the helm as the team begins its third year in the Northwest League this May. Any changes Mayse brings will be improvements to the

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grounds. “I know that they’re just starting up their third year of operation there,” he continued. “We believe that they can continue the upswing and hopefully we can just be owners that can give them the support to do that.” There are three years remaining on the Rivets’ five-year lease with Northside Bank. River Rock is honoring that agreement. The bank put the stadium up for sale in 2015. The auction by Rick Levin & Associates yielded little interest and the ballpark remained with Northside. Back then, the field was home to the Rockford Aviators of the Frontier League. The Aviators folded after the 2015 season. The Rivets began Northwoods League play in 2016. What River Rock paid for Rivets Stadium has not been disclosed. It cost $4.7 million to build in 2006. The Rivets begin the 2018 campaign May 29 at home against the Green Bay Bullfrogs. R.

Pablo Korona

By Jim Hagerty

Crust and Crumbles ROCKFORD — When Jojo G. needed a job, she took a chance to call the Rockford City Market to pitch a booth. She bluffed her way into a path that has now become her career. When she pitched the market initially, it was as a baker of cakes and

other sweets. But organizers said they were already full up for that kind of fare, and so they asked if she knew how to do breads. She said yes, but that wasn’t quite the truth. “I did not know how to bake bread,” she says. “I’d never baked bread before.

I had to figure it out because I really wanted to be at the Market.” See how Jojo learned on the fly and brought a new twist to Downtown’s iconic summer event. R. Watch Jojo’s story at rockrivertimes. com/category/OurCityOurStory.


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DeVos stammers way through House hearing By Maria Danilova Associated Press

WASHINGTON — Education Secretary Betsy DeVos faced tough questions from House Democrats on Tuesday on gun control, racial bias and civil rights as she sought to defend funding cuts for her agency. DeVos’ testimony in front of the House Appropriations subcommittee got so tense at certain moments that the chairman made a point of thanking DeVos for her poise when he concluded the meeting. DeVos, already reeling after a series of rocky, high-profile interviews, unveiled some details of a federal commission on school safety that she will be chairing. The commission, formed after the Florida high school shooting in which 17 people were killed, will comprise herself as well as the heads of the Homeland Security, Health and Human Services and Justice departments. DeVos said the commission will begin work within the next few weeks. A spokeswoman for DeVos later added that the panel will also involve students, teachers, law enforcement and mental health professionals as experts. DeVos said the commission will, among other things, consider whether to ban gun sales to people under 21. President Donald Trump initially spoke in favor of such a proposal, but backtracked on it after meeting with representatives of the National Rifle Association. DeVos would not tell the subcommittee whether she personally supports the idea or not. DeVos also defended states’ and communities’ rights to decide whether to arm teachers. “The question of school personnel being armed is very much one for local communities and states to grapple with,” she said. DeVos added, “If there are going to be guns in schools, they need to be in the hands of the right people, those who are going to protect students and ensure their safety.” Rep. Andy Harris, R-Md., applauded DeVos for trying to upend the education establishment and push for alternatives to neighborhood public schools. He lamented that American students were scoring lower than many of their foreign peers on international assessments. “My gosh, the federal intrusion in education just hasn’t worked and it’s time to drain the education swamp,” Harris said. Patty Murray of Washington state, the top Democrat on the Senate committee overseeing education, was skeptical about the school safety commission. “I am not

Education Secretary Betsy DeVos testifies before a House Committee, Wednesday in Washington. Photo, Pablo Martinez Monsivais/AP very optimistic that that will accomplish anything,” she told The Associated Press. DeVos also faced sharp criticism from Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., who complained that minority students were being disciplined much more frequently than their white peers for similar infractions. The Obama administration issued guidance in 2014 that instructed schools to pay attention to the problem and make sure they weren’t discriminating against minority students. “Your head is in the sand about racial bias and racial discrimination,” Lee said. “Madame Secretary, you just don’t care much about the rights of black and brown children. This is horrible.” DeVos is now reviewing that guidance, and civils rights group fear she intends to rescind it. She would not talk about her plans at the hearing. But DeVos said she was proud of the work of her agency’s civil rights office and said it was working to protect all students. “There is no place for discrimination and there is no tolerance for discrimination and we will continue to uphold that,” she said. Harris came to DeVos’ defense, saying the Washington Opportunity Scholarship, the nation’s only federally-funded private school voucher program, was helping raise graduation rates for minority students. He added that he has received letters from one

of his constituents who is complaining that schools have become unsafe because teachers are afraid to discipline students out of fear of sanctions from the federal government. “I’ve been called racist. I guess that’s the favorite thing to do to anyone you disagree with and it’s shameful, to be honest with you,” Harris said. Rep. Katherine Clark, D-Mass., launched into a tense back-and-forth with DeVos on whether she would require private schools that receive federal funding to follow federal civil rights laws that prohibit sexual, racial and religious discrimination. DeVos has been pushing to increase public funding of alternatives to traditional neighborhood schools — such as charter school or private school programs. Critics say private schools get to choose which students to admit and may discriminate against minorities. “Will you guarantee as secretary of education that that money is included with non-discrimination policies for those private schools?” Clark asked. “Federal law must be followed when federal money is involved,” DeVos said. “Is that a yes or a no?” DeVos kept repeating her answer. “Is there some problem? Yes or no?” “Yes,” DeVos finally said.


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State. Bicentennial

How the Daleys shaped Chicago, and Illinois By John Carpenter Chicago Sun-Times

About 20 years before a certain territory along the eastern banks of the upper Mississippi became a state, a man named Maurice Daly tied his ass and cart to a fence in the little Irish town of Dungarvan and set off for America. He added an “e” to his last name along the way — and the die was cast for the most powerful political brand in Illinois’ 200-year history. The Daleys of Chicago ran the state’s largest city for more than 40 years, watching from the fifth floor of City Hall as the city grew from a thriving but unpolished Midwest railroad hub to a sprawling global metropolis. Whether it’s the skyscrapers that Richard J. Daley so dearly loved, or the wrought-iron fences and European-style greenery pushed by his son, the legacy of the city’s two longest-serving mayors is impossible to avoid. There are also things not seen, of course. Like Meigs Field, the quirky lakefront airport that the younger Daley brazenly — and illegally — bulldozed in the middle of the night in 2003. And then there’s a trail of Daley pals either shamed or jailed for various corruption schemes, part of a long-tolerated, wink-and-nod “Chicago way” of doing city business. The elder Mayor Daley struggled to reconcile his neighborhood tribalism with the growing civil rights movement and anti-war protests. And his son watched grand plans for his city spiral into sweetheart deals and crippling budget deficits. But the Daley Machine also saw Chicago’s fortunes grow while other Rust Belt cities declined. And they helped elect two Democratic presidents while wielding the kind of statewide clout in Springfield that a small army of Machine-bred representatives and senators can make possible. Richard J. Daley, great-grandson of Maurice, was born in the city’s Bridgeport neighborhood in 1902, not far from where he lived when he died 74 years later. He rose through the ranks of Democratic politics by building a reputation as both an old-school ward heeler and nimble numbers cruncher. Lacking the oratorical flourish of so many politicians of the day, he prided himself on getting things done. “Good government is good politics,” he liked to say. And he correctly surmised that few would mind if city payrolls were stocked with Daley Machine foot soldiers, so long as the trash got collected and the streets got plowed. When he arrived at his desk in City Hall every morning, he was greeted with a list of the names of new city workers, along with their political sponsors. His ride home in the evening often took a wandering path,

Mayor Richard J. Daley celebrates his 70th birthday, May 15, 1972, at Chicago City Hall with his sons, left to right; Michael, Richard M., Mayor Daley, William and John Daley. The cake was a replica of the John Hancock Center. Photo, Chicago Sun-Times stopping at various wakes and retirement parties, each visit cementing that particular family’s multi-generational allegiance to the Democratic Party. While the husband was running the city, his beloved wife, Sis, was raising a growing brood of seven children. Little Richie, the first-born son, came along in 1942. Then came Michael, a prominent lawyer and the only son who stayed away from politics (unless, ahem, you count helping clients win city zoning cases political). Then there was John, a former state senator and state representative who is still a Cook County Commissioner. He is also the 11th Ward Democratic Committeeman, a job that has been in the Daley family since the 1940s. William Daley, the youngest son, is the only one to have officially stepped onto the national political stage, serving as both

U.S. commerce secretary under President Bill Clinton, and White House chief of staff under President Barack Obama. In 2013, Daley briefly ran for Illinois governor, only to drop out of the race a few months after entering it, citing personal reasons. But it was Richard M. Daley who made the family name synonymous with big city clout, eclipsing even his father’s run on the fifth floor. Even as business-hub suburbs like Naperville and Schaumburg sprouted gleaming corporate headquarters, Daley presided over continued growth downtown. And Millennium Park, his crown jewel, remains a source of civic pride, perhaps allowing the memory of his failed Olympic bid to fade. His administration also was marked by

a series of scandals, including the “Hired Truck” scandal, in which the city government leased hundreds of privately owned dump trucks that did little or no work, wasting $40 million a year. Sun-Times reports about the program fueled a swift-moving federal investigation that led to the indictments of 49 people on public corruption-related charges. All were convicted, except for one individual who died after being charged. The weekly Illinois Bicentennial series is brought to you by the Illinois Associated Press Media Editors and Illinois Press Association. More than 20 newspapers are creating stories about the state’s history, places and key moments in advance of the Bicentennial on Dec. 3, 2018. Stories published up to this date can be found at 200illinois.com.


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Lee County

Historian doesn’t want hero’s story lost By Kathleen A. Schultz Sauk Valley Media

DIXON — It’s such a small, unremarkable headstone for such a remarkable life. In an age when the average male life expectancy barely topped 40, 56-yearold Peter Williams enlisted with the 29th Regiment, U.S. Colored Infantry, to fight for the Union in the Civil War. Pvt. Williams engaged in nearly a dozen battles before his capture by rebel forces 5 months later. He was held captive in five Confederate pr i s on s, i nc lud i ng t he notor iou s Andersonville, but was free to witness the fall of Petersburg on April 2, 1865. He was discharged from service that November, 7 months after Gen. Robert E. Lee’s surrender at Appomattox, Virginia — which, apparently, Williams also was on hand to see. Thanks to local historian Pat Gorman, Williams and his rich story are not lost to history. While researching the list of Dixon Post 299 Grand Army of the Republic members buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Gorman “came across a small, very unassuming grave,” near the hill where the largest known potter’s field area is located. On the rectangular gray stone is inscribed simply “Peter Williams 1808-1908.” “I looked at the dates and was amazed that Peter was 100 years of age and died in 1908, something not real common nowadays but almost unheard of then,” Gorman said in an email to Sauk Valley Media. “Curiosity got the best of me, as it usually does, and I began to look into Peter, not just to replace his missing GAR star, but to find out who he was.” (Founded in 1866 in Decatur, the GAR was a Republican-leaning fraternal organization and advocacy group whose members served in the Union Army, Navy, Marines and the customs enforcement agency, the U.S. Revenue Cutter Service. It supported voting rights for black veterans, helped make Memorial Day a national holiday, and lobbied Congress to establish regular veterans’ pensions, among other things.) Gorman found, among other things, Williams’ obituary, which ran in the Dixon Evening Telegraph on May 27, 1908. An excerpt from it outlines his service: “Peter Williams, colored, enlisted from Chicago, February 5 1864, mustered into the U.S. service at Quincy, Ill. April 24, 1864 as a private of Company C, 29th U.S. Volunteer Infantry, under First Lieutenant John Aiken and Col. John Bross, to serve three years. “He fought in the battles of the Wilderness, Nye River, Spottshanne, North Anna, Cold Harbor, Petersburg, Welden, Prebio Farm, Hatchens Run, Bermuda Hundred, Ft. Fischer, N.C., the fall of Petersburg, Appomattox, and Lee’s

Historian Pat Gorman places a flag in the GAR star of Dixon native Peter Williams, at Williams resting place in Oakwood Cemetery in Dixon. Williams enlisted with the 29th Regiment, U.S. Colored Infantry, to fight for the Union in the Civil War. He was held captive in five Confederate prisons, including the notorious Andersonville. Photo, Alex T. Paschal/Sauk Valley Media via AP surrender. “He was captured by the rebels near Richmond, Va., July 29, 1864 and confined in the prisons at Petersburg, Andersonville, Danville, Richmond and Cumberland. He was honorably discharged on November 6th, 1865.” That Williams survived the war — and the scramble from prison camp to prison camp, as the Confederates tried to outrun the advancing Union Army — is miracle enough, especially considering that very few black soldiers were left alive to be taken prisoner, and those left alive often were forced into hard labor. In fact, the Confederate Congress passed

a resolution declaring that captured black soldiers “be put to death or be otherwise punished” rather than be held as prisoners of war, and later adopted another resolution providing that all captured “negroes or mulattoes,” slave or free, be tried for inciting insurrection and face the death penalty. That Williams went on to survive 4 decades more is extraordinary. “His life during the war must have been as close to hell as any soldier could have known,” Gorman wrote. “Peter, in my opinion was a hero!” The 1860 Census counts 7,600 AfricanAmericans in Illinois. Williams was one of more than 1,800 to enlist during the

Civil War, which ran from 1861 to 1865 — although black men were not allowed to enlist until President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation on Jan. 1, 1863. The 29th U.S. Colored Infantry, the regiment with the largest number of African-Americans from Illinois, began enrolling men at Quincy in November 1863; its most noteworthy action was at the Battle of the Crater near Petersburg, Virginia on July 30, 1864, the day after Williams was taken prisoner. A few other things about Williams’ later life can be gleaned from the scant records that Gorman has found. His wife, Elizabeth Williams, known as Lizzie, was born in Charleston, South Carolina, on Dec. 26, 1833, and moved north to Sterling in April 1865, the month the war ended. She was a member of the African Methodist Episcopal Church in Sterling when she and Peter married in 1871, when she was about 38, and he was 63. They lived for 10 years in Harmon before moving to Dixon in 1881. They were living at 529 N. Jefferson in 1900, and counted city founder Father John Dixon as a close neighbor. Peter died 8 years later. “To every small boy of North Dixon, Uncle Peter and his sway-backed sorrel mare and rickety spring wagon were a sort of landmark, an accustomed sight which was daily watched for,” his obituary reads. “His venerable appearance, gray haired, bowed and feeble, and with all his genial good nature won for him a warm place in the hearts of all who knew him and he was respected by white and colored alike.” Peter and Lizzie had seven children, only four of whom were alive at the time of Lizzie’s death on Dec. 9, 1914: Henry, Charlotte, Solomon and Rebecca. Lizzie had lived in Dixon until that Sept. 5, 1914, when she fell ill and was taken to Providence Hospital in Chicago, where one of her daughters lived. She was brought back to Dixon to be buried next to Peter. Their son Solomon served with the 8th Illinois Volunteer Infantry, stationed at San Louis in Cuba during the SpanishAmerican War of 1898. He rose to the rank of sergeant before his honorable discharge. On Oct. 30, 1900, he and Hattie West of Delavan, Wisconsin, married in Chicago and returned to Solomon’s hometown, where she worked for the city hospital. The historical society has created a file for the Williams family, and Gorman is eager to fatten it with any information he can find about what happened to the children and their descendants. He also would like to get a headstone for Lizzie’s grave, which is unmarked.


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Area Veterans

Remembering Rockford’s place in Vietnam By Scott Lewandowski

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t has been 45 years since President Richard Nixon signed a ceasefire in January 1973 which began the U.S. pull out of the Vietnam War. After the war in Afghanistan, the Vietnam War is the longest war in our history. This conflict has left many scars on this nation and those that served our county and will be remembered as one of the most controversial times in American history. The United States entered the Vietnam War in 1959 and would continue to have a presence there until 1975. With the ceasefire came the release of our Prisoners of War. Rockford is home to a couple of former POWs: Major General John Borling and Michael Lenker. Lenker was captured Feb. 8, 1968 when his helicopter was shot down, and he would spend the next 1,864 days a prisoner in North Vietnam until his release March 16, 1973. Today, he keeps a

low profile but continues to be active in several Veterans organization. General Borling was a Major in the United States Air Force when on June 1, 1966 his plane was shot down. He would spend 2,248 days at different sites in Northern Vietnam, including the infamous Hanoi Hilton. He was released Feb. 12, 1973. General Borling is very active in our community and has published a collection of poems that he memorized while in captivity, titled “Taps on the Wall” There were approximately 61 major battles during the war. One such battle was the Tet Offensive in January 1968. The name comes from the Tet holiday, the Vietnamese New Year. The U.S. and South Vietnamese troops were caught off guard during the offensive because they naively thought that the North wouldn’t launch an attack during this holiday. Tet was one of the largest military campaigns of the war. Sgt. E5 John Kline lives in Rockford and

was in Vietnam during the Tet offensive. His story is featured in the Rockford Historical Society’s Nuggets of History this month: “So there I was. Perhaps for the first time in my life, I was in charge of myself. There was no one to turn to and no one to blame! The night skies were clear. The air was warm, but with a slight chill to it as the night advanced. The blue runway lights had been left on to guide the pilot on his return. I paced about and thought about what I would do should my position come under attack. Most of the munitions were still in the rig. The rig was locked up and was not accessible. I still had the two grenades hanging from my flack vest and my M-14 with a full magazine of ammo. I had already decided that I would not allow myself to be captured, so my mantra regarding the grenades was ‘one for you and one for me’. To the best of

my memory, I had not had occasion to fire my weapon since arriving in Viet Nam months earlier, so I had the ages old soldiers debate with myself about ‘would I or wouldn’t I’? I knew that I would have to find my inner sergeant to get me through this.” The Vietnam War Veterans were not well received when they returned from the war. But, as time passes the mood of the nation has changed and they are finally receiving some of the respect that they deserve. Please honor all who served. R. “Taps on the Wall” is available at Veterans Memorial Hall. Scott Lewandowski is the Director of the Veterans Memorial Hall and Museum, whose mission is to honor the veterans of Winnebago County. For more information about Veterans Memorial Hall, stop by 211 N. Main St., or visit veteransmemorialhall.com. You can also find them on Facebook: facebook.com/ Veterans-Memorial-Hall-and-Museum.

Local

Org helps 500 homeless teens in a year

By Katie Finlon WNIJ News

ROCKFORD — A conversation with his daughter about a year ago led one Rockford resident to create an organization helping hundreds of homeless teenagers in the area. Kevin Ware says Just Breathe 815 started with a clothes-donation box after his

daughter asked if there were any area groups that helped homeless teens specifically. Now, Ware says, the organization has helped about 500 teens and young adults in less than a year. “And it’s crazy,” Ware said. “Like, from April to where we are today, it’s just crazy.” Ware says the group’s resource center at Second Congregational Church in Rockford is open on Thursday and Sunday afternoons for teens to get meals, clothing and toiletries. He says it was important to have a safe place for teens to go, especially during those high-crime days of the week in Rockford. “The weekends, it seems like, there are always challenges,” Ware said. “So the teens are able to come in and have dinner, right, and learn about choices and dreams and goals.” Ware says community police officers also hang out with teens in the program to help show them that law enforcement is there to help. Volunteer Shayne Waldron says she and other Harlem School District moms wanted to help expand the program to include

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sports equipment donations for kids. “Because I know what kind of impact sports have had on my boys and the life lessons they’ve learned from it,” Waldron said. “I just think if they want to play, they should be able to play because the benefits are limitless.” Just Breathe 815 Sports also plans to start collecting and distributing gently used sports equipment for kids in May. Learn more at justbreathe815.com.

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College Tour

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For over 50 years, Rock Valley College (RVC) has been the Rockford area’s first choice for high-quality, affordable, fully accredited and transferable education. Whether you want to take credit classes at RVC and transfer to a four-year university or enter one of our career programs designed to get you into the workforce right away, RVC can help you achieve your goals. Our dedicated faculty members have master’s degrees, doctorates and real-life experience, and you will access that knowledge through hands-on instruction in small classrooms. Our average class size is 24 students. That means you’ll learn in an environment that helps you become more engaged with your classmates and your instructors. The cost of attending RVC is just $115 per credit hour, significantly less than what the cost would be at most private colleges or state universities. There are many financial aid opportunities to help you pay for college. Over half of all our students receive some financial assistance, and the RVC Foundation awards thousands of dollars in scholarships each year. Rock Valley College is flexible to your needs and can accommodate your busy schedule with a variety of daytime, evening and weekend classes. No matter where you live in our district, we have a location that’s convenient for you. Our beautiful main campus is located on the northeast side of Rockford, the Stenstrom Center for Career Education is located in south Rockford, and RVC Downtown is located in the Rockford Register Star building in the heart of downtown Rockford. Many classes are also available

RVC Facts • Enrollment: 6,256 (credit students) • Average Class Size: 23 • Student/Instructor Ratio: 19:1 • Programs/Degrees: 3 transfer degrees and 82 career and technical education degrees and certificates • On-Campus Housing: No • Evening/Weekend/Online Classes: Yes

online. With programs like our Aviation Maintenance Technology and NIU at RVC Engineering, we are poised to help lead a transformation in workforce development in our region. Additionally, our newly opened 110,000 square foot Health Sciences Center has united all of our allied health programs under one roof, allowing for future program expansion and the establishment of new initiatives. Housing all of our allied health programs in one facility naturally forms an interdisciplinary learning environment that will facilitate collaborative learning. At Rock Valley College, we are there for you every step of the way! We prepare you for the initial challenges of college through Getting Started sessions, and required student development courses that assist you with academic and career planning. Our skilled advisors will work with you to establish educational goals and develop a path for success. And if you need help with coursework, you can get the free tutoring you need to be a success! No matter your destination, your journey begins at Rock Valley College.


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RACVB View

Plan the perfect Easter in the Rockford region By Andrea Cook

CARROT TOP JUICE

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I set out on a mission this week. One that I definitely accomplished. I wanted to see if a spontaneous drive (and phone calls) to some of my favorite local places could inspire the perfect Easter weekend in the Rockford region. While chatting with a few locals along the way - cue the lightbulb – I realized how lucky we are to have such caring and amazing people in our community doing what they love each and every single day. So, if you’re curious or maybe you’re still looking for Easter ideas, here are a few I discovered along the way!

Ingredients: pineapple (5.25 oz), seasonal apples (4.75 oz), orange carrots (5.5 oz), fresh ginger (4.5 oz), fresh lemon juice (3/4 cup) - may need to condense serving size. Directions: Wash and dry the fruit, cut and mix up all fruit into a bowl. Blend fruit with a juicer. Strain the juice through a double mesh strainer at least 3 times (to get rid of seeds, pulp, etc.), then add lemon juice to the mixture and mix. Garnish with a slice of pineapple!

TRUFFLE AIOLI DEVILED EGGS

Ingredients (Deviled Eggs): 1 dozen eggs, 6 avocados, 1/4 cup mayo, 1 Tbsp minced capers, 2 tsp dijon mustard, 1/2 tsp smoke paprika, salt/pepper to taste Ingredients (Truffle Aioli): 2 tsp lemon zest, 2 Tbsp lemon juice, 2 Tbsp black truffle oil, 1 tsp granulated garlic, 2 cups mayo, 1/4 cup chopped basil, salt/pepper to taste

1. To brunch or to host?...that is the question!

The age old question...to gather the family up and make it a brunch date or round up the Easter decor and host at home. You can’t go wrong either way but if you’re hosting at home, I stumbled upon some timeless items at Porch that will add that extra umph to your buffet, coffee table or fireplace. Whether you’re just looking for some bright, fun spring decor, or you’re looking for something more specific to Easter, you’ll find it at Porch! (Porch is located at 3065 N. Perryville Rd.) I then thought about what clever recipes I could discover on this journey to create the perfect Easter. So I contacted Sean Farr, a longtime friend and Culinary Director for Fresco at the Gardens. He’s been creating exquisite dishes in the Rockford region for several years, so when I asked him for a suggestion he was definitely ready for the challenge. Annndddd VOILA! We have Carrot Top Juice paired with Truffle Aioli Deviled Eggs! (See recipe to the right.) (Fresco at the Gardens is located at Anderson Japanese Gardens, 318 Spring Creek Rd.)

2. What to do and where to go?

If there’s one thing I’ve learned from my time at the RACVB it’s that there’s always something fun happening in the region.

Items at Porch

Carrot Top Juice and Truffle Aioli Deviled Eggs

Our Calendar of Events includes fun things to do with the family from Easter Egg Hunts to free movies at local theaters! I talked with another great friend Ann Marie Walker, Director of Marketing at the Discovery Center Museum and she had some great tips to get us all ready for the Eggstravanza and Egg Hunt happening on Saturday, March 31 at the Riverfront Museum Park! Tip #1 - Visitors should plan to arrive at least 20 minutes before scheduled egg hunt times to ensure there is enough time to get through admission and head to the hunt area. Tip #2 - Some eggs contain “GOLDEN TICKETS” for extra special prizes. Tip #3 - Eight different candies, plus stickers and tattoos await to be found inside the eggs! (Discovery Center Museum is located at 711 N. Main St.)

3. Spread some Easter love!

I always love the reaction when surprising someone with a fun gift. If you’re looking to surprise your loved ones or give yourself a happy little gift for the holiday...definitely check out Porch or Roxy Carmichael for festive items from plush bunnies (and other fun animals) to stylish clothing + accessories to wear this spring! (Roxy Carmichael is located at 310 N. Alpine Rd., Rockford) A quick trip and a few phone conversations later, I discovered some great suggestions straight from our locals that make each holiday (any day for that matter) in Rockford extra special. For other fun things to do and places to visit all year long, check out GoRockford.com! Have a very HAPPY EASTER everyone! Visit gorockford.com for more information about these locations.

Directions: Mix all Truffle Aioli ingredients until incorporated. Set aside. Cover 12 large eggs with water in a sauce pan. Bring to a boil, cover and remove from heat. Let sit for 15 minutes and then drain immediately and cover with ice and cold water until cooled. Peel eggs, split and remove yolks. In mixing bowl, add mayo, minced capers, dijon mustard, smoked paprika and salt/ pepper to taste. If mixture seems dry, add more mayo. Pipe or spoon mixture into egg halves. Peel and quarter avocados. Lightly rub all sides with olive oil and season with salt/ pepper, then on a hot grill or pan, cook for about one minute on all sides. Plate build: Add arugula (suggestion), grilled avocado, deviled eggs, smoked salmon (suggestion), truffle aioli and other garnish as desired!


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A&E. Tube Talk

Reboots everywhere By Paula Hendrickson Contributor

If you’re experiencing a sense of déjà vu every time you turn on your television, you’re not alone. Between a new season of The X-Files wrapping up this week—and with co-star Gillian Anderson saying she won’t return if a 12th season is ordered, it could be the series’ second series finale—and a new season of Roseanne premiering March 27, it seems everything old is new again. In 2017 Showtime revived the short-

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Charmed and Roswell. ABC is developing a new take on Greatest American Hero (the central character— originally played by William Katt, son of local native Barbara Hale— has been reconceived as an IndianAmerican woman), as well as a live-action version of The Jetsons. Perhaps encouraged by the reception of Will & Grace 2.0, NBC has a couple more reboots in development: Miami Vice and The Munsters, but just because they’re in development doesn’t mean they’ll make it to air. There was another attempt to resurrect The Munsters back in 2012, but instead of going to series it wound up as a TV movie called Mockingbird Lane. R.

Programming notes

The X-Files season 11 (possibly series) finale airs Wednesday at 7 p.m. on Fox. Roseanne new season premieres Tuesday, March 27 at 7 p.m. on ABC. Dynasty airs Fridays at 7 p.m. on The CW. Will & Grace airs Thursdays at 8 p.m. on NBC. American Idol airs Sundays and Mondays at 7 p.m. on ABC.

Music

Koskinen next in Coronado on-stage shows, Friday DOW NTOW N — The Coronado Performing Arts Center opens up its stage to concertgoers once more as Erik Koskinen becomes the second guest in the Americana Music Series, this Friday at 8 p.m. Koskinen and his band are the blend of classic American folk, country, rock ‘n’ roll and blues all rolled into one. The Minnesota-based singer-songwriter recently released his new EP, Cruising Paradise, with features a half-dozen tracks recorded over the past few years. “There’s a wonderful raggedness and weary white-flag-waving to the EP that seems to sum up 2017 pretty well,” wrote the (Minneapolis) Star Tribune’s Chris Riemenschneider. “I’ve been working on all kinds of projects the past few years and have written a lot of new songs,” says Koskinen. “But these six seemed to have a thread all the way through, a story from song one to

song six.” Koskinen’s albums are a lyrical and musical metaphor of American’s theaters of war, of history, of relationships, and of the reflections in the mirror. Knowing but not didactic, Koskinen channels the ways of Whitman and reverently enters the anthology of uniquely crafted wry songs with the likes of Woody Guthrie and Ry Cooder while speaking as plainly as your neighbor. The Americana Music Series at the Coronado invites guests onto the stage with the artists for a unique music experience. The series kicked off last month with Rockford-native Ryley Walker. Koskinen will be joined for Friday’s performance by Rockford musician Derek Luttrell. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at ticketmaster.com, the Coronado box office, or by phone at 800-745-3000. For more information visit coronadopac.org. R.


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Music & Arts

Ongoing Open Stage at Mandalay Lounge - Monday-Sunday beginning at 5 p.m. 200 North Church Street. DJ/Karaoke - Mortimer’s Roadhouse, 105 W. Grove in Poplar Grove. 815-765-0082. DJ/Karaoke w/ RPM every Friday, DJ/Karaoke w/ DJ Double D every Saturday Mary’s Place - 602 N. Madison St. marysplacebar. com. Open Stage, Tues. & Thurs. 9:30 p.m.-close; Karaoke, Wed. 9:30 p.m.-close. Bruce L. Warden - For listening & dining every Friday and Saturday 5-9 p.m. at Hoffman House, 7550 E. State St. Rockford Christian Fellowship - RCF performs locally and rehearses Tuesday evenings from 7-9 p.m. at First Covenant Church, 316 Wood Road. The band welcomes additional participants (high school age through retired). See our website for more info rcfband.com. Contact Director, Brian Waterson, 815/797-2320, rcfband@gmail.com Friday OnStage: Coronado Americana Music Series featuring Erik Koskinen - A unique limited ticket series allowing you to be on stage with the artists and enjoy the Coronado from a different perspective. Takes place at 8 p.m. at Coronado PAC, 314 N. Main St. Tickets are $23 and available at Ticketmaster. Colonel Gunn’s Wild West Music Show - 9 p.m.-12 a.m. at Dusty Boots Saloon, 3907 Broadway. We will be performing three 50 minute sets beginning at 9 p.m., which means more music than ever before. Tickets are only $5 at the door and each purchased ticket comes with a matching $5 coupon for a future visit. Saturday Prime Time Live Band - Performing as part of MeltFest at Prairie St. Brewhouse, 200 Prairie St. 2-5 p.m. Al Buisker - Performing at Stockholm Inn, 2420 Charles St. 5-7:30 p.m. Free admission. Saturday, March 31 Prime Time Live Band - Performing at Louie’s Tap House, 5689 Elevator Rd., in Roscoe. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Bubble Guppies Live! : Ready to Rock - 2 p.m. at the Coronado PAC, 314 N. Main St. Tickets are $15-35 and available at Ticketmaster. Including a wave of playful characters, energetic song and dance and

theatrical magic, Nickelodeon’s Bubble Guppies Live! Ready to Rock will have kids, parents and grandparents singing and dancing along with this rousing interactive show! Friday, May 11 The Chocolate Soldier - Rockford Operetta Party presents “The Chocolate Soldier” by Oscar Straus. 7:30 p.m. at 406 N. Main Street. Admission is $10 per person. Handicap accessible. No advance tickets required. www.rockfordoperettaparty.synthasite.com/

Community

Thursday Sinnissippi Audubon Society Annual Dinner - We will welcome Mary Hennen, Director - Chicago Peregrine Program, Bird Division, The Field Museum as our guest speaker for our annual dinner. “Once on the Endangered Species List and extirpated in Illinois from 1951 until 1986, the Peregrine Falcon population is now past historic levels. Mary’s presentation will take us through the recovery of the Peregrines in Illinois. Mary’s presentation will include photos of some of the beautiful watercolors of Field Museum artist-in-residence Peggy Macnamara used as illustrations in Mary’s book The Peregrine Returns (Univ of Chicago Press).” Cost is $35 per person, $25 Students. (Cash Bar) To register, please contact us at (815) 543-3658 or sinnissippiaudubon@gmail.com. Checks can also be mailed to:1623 Pleasant View Ct., Rockford, IL 61107. Saturday Brave Beauties - Students in Medicine for the ARTS invites you to the 5th annual Brave Beauties, a free event supporting breast cancer survivors and fighters. Bring a guest and join us for a day of massages, crafts, makeovers, and food. 1-4 p.m. at 1601 Parkview Ave. RSVP by emailing BraveBeautiesinRockford@gmail.com. Saturday, March 31 Mariner Girl Scout Ship 361 Easter Egg Hunt - One from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. and one from 1-3 p.m. Takes place at Cross and Crown Lutheran Church, 7404 Elevator Road, in Roscoe. Tickets are $2 a piece and can be ordered by mailing: EASTER EGG HUNT, P.O. Box 347, Roscoe, IL 61073. Make checks payable to “Girl Scouts”. Specify whether

tickets are being purchased for the morning or afternoon hunt. Tickets can be picked up in your name the day of the hunt. Once you receive your number(s) you need to search the grounds for that numbered egg to receive your basket of goodies. Special gold and silver eggs will also be hidden for special prizes. For more information contact Louise Glon at 815-389-9763. Sunday, April 1 Freedom Church Community Easter Celebration Fun begins at 11:15 a.m. at University of Illinois College of Medicine, 1601 Parkview. Children’s activities for all ages: Easter eggs, cotton candy, the chance to meet their favorite Disney and Marvel characters, a balloon art show, the Easter Bunny and more. Also a special message from Pastor Herbert L. Johnson, Jr.

Fries, Desert and Coffee. $22 per person. There will be a Cash Bar. Your check is your reservation confirmation. Deadline is Thursday March 29, 2018. Please send reservations to: Shawn Artlip c/o Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren P.C., 2215 Perrygreen Way, Rockford, IL 61107. Saturday, April 7 High School Pharmacy Camp - The UIC College of Pharmacy Rockford is hosting a High School Pharmacy Camp from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the UIC Health Sciences Campus-Rockford, 1601 Parkview Avenue, Rockford, IL 61107. The application deadline is March 1, 2018. Please go to go.uic.edu/hspc to register. For more information please contact Ken Smith at 815-395-5736, or smithke@uic.edu. The cost is $10.00 to attend.

Wednesday, April 4 Blooming Pasque Flower Viewing - The Northwest Illinois Audubon Society will be hosting a trip to the Freeport Prairie Nature Preserve on the city’s south side to admire one of the prairie’s harbingers of spring, the Pasque Flower. Unlike the crocus it resembles, a Pasque Flower, Anemone patens, is a member of the buttercup family. In early spring the plant sends up a flower stalk in advance of leaves so what you see are delicate pale violet blooms nestled in the muted tan tangle of last year’s prairie grasses. Come and see how Pasque Flower blooms actually move to track the sun. The group will meet in the prairie’s parking lot just off of Walnut Rd. on the south side of Freeport at 3 p.m. Contact Mary at 815-938-3204 or visit nwilaudubon.org for additional details. There is no cost to participate in this fieldtrip and membership is not required.

Sunday, April 22 Rock for the Center Family Festival - The Barbara Olson Center of Hope brings back the Rock for the Center Family Festival from noon-4 p.m. at the Tebala Event Center, 7910 Newburg Road. This is an ability-friendly event and is wheelchair accessible. The family-friendly event features kid’s games, family activities, face-painting, raffles, prizes, music, and dancing. Kids are invited to come in super-hero costumes! Musical entertainment will be provided by RIDERS Full Throttle, as well as the song-stylings of Ms. Chloe Alexander. Food and drinks are available for purchase. Cost is $5 per person at the door. Children under 13 will receive four game tickets with their admission. For information visit the Barbara Olson Center of Hope’s Facebook page, or www.b-olsoncenterofhope.org All proceeds go to support the Center of Hope programs for individuals with developmental disabilities.

Thursday, April 5 WCAL AP Dinner Meeting - The Winnebago County Association of Legal Administrative Professionals’ 17th Annual Game Night will be held at 6 p.m., at The Hoffman House, 7550 East State Street. Guests may begin arriving at 5:15 p.m. to purchase Raffle and 50/50 tickets. The menu will be Italian Beef Sandwiches with sautéed Onions and Peppers & Giardiniera on an Italian Style Bun with Au Jus; Grilled Chicken Sandwiches with Lettuce & Tomatoes on a Bakery Roll; Fresh Fruit Salad, Pasta Salad, Baked French

Wednesday, May 2 Take Charge of Your Diabetes, Live Well, Be Well Workshop - Do you suffer from diabetes or care for someone who does? If so, Join us for a FREE Take Charge of Your Diabetes Workshop. First session starts Wednesday, May 2 at 1 p.m. at Court St. Methodist Church, 215 N. Court St. Receive a FREE book, raffles, healthy snacks and completion certificate for attending. Open to the public. Call Ashlee Dearman from the Northwestern IL Area Agency on Aging now to secure your spot! 779-221-3722.

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March 21 - 27

Meltfest 2018 WHEN Saturday, March 24 (10 a.m. - 5 p.m.) WHERE Prairie Street Brewhouse Celebrate the melting away of winter at the 5th annual Meltfest, a free, family-friendly festival with a little bit of something for everyone. Activities include live music, kayaking (in a pool), ice skating, science and magic shows, 5K and kids’ runs, princess and hero appearances, classes, a bike ride, and making crafts. The 5K, called the Hammy Hustle, will take the race course through the BMO Harris Bank Center.

27th Annual Model Train Show and Sale WHEN Saturday, March 24 (10 a.m. - 5 p.m.) - Sunday, March 25 (10 a.m. 4 p.m.) WHERE Belvidere North High School The annual train show has 44,000 square feet of displays, including operating N, HO, O and G scale layouts, railroad memorabilia displays, railroad items for sale, and family fun.

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Nano Day WHEN Saturday, March 24 (11 a.m. - 2 p.m.) WHERE Discovery Center Museum

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RAMI Spring Benefit WHEN Saturday, March 24 (6 p.m. doors open)

Discover the many devices in your WHERE possession that make use of nano Tebala Event Center science as you bump elbows with real scientists and take part in hands-on The 20th Annual RAMI Spring activities and science demonstraBenefit Sock Hop to support local tions. Explore the many shapes of music scholarcarbon, mimic the iridescence of a ships will feature butterfly’s wing, compare manufaca variety of local tured materials, and understand how musical groups. science that’s too small to see is shaping today’s technology! Learn more about Rockford and how it is the perfect getaway! Request your GoRockford guide at gorockford.com/guide.

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The Rock River Times. March 21, 2018.

Death Notices Luana Richardson 75 Rockton 3/12/2018 Jerry Jordan 55 Rockford 3/12/2018 Dorothy Woodyard 81 Rockford 3/12/2018 Michael Jackson 58 Rockford 3/12/2018 Dorothy Gustafson 92 Rockford 3/12/2018 Clayton Jr. Hardy 72 Rockford 3/13/2018 Karina Bustos 35 Rockford 3/13/2018 Lucy Morris 78 Rockford 3/13/2018 Ruby Herd 81 Rockford 3/13/2018 Dennis Potter 64 Rockford 3/13/2018 Ruth Eden 96 Rockford 3/13/2018 Richard Ringel 86 Rockford 3/13/2018 Loretta Stormont 51 Rockford 3/13/2018 Carolyn Barnett 75 Rockford 3/14/2018 Kenneth Branson 87 Machesney Park 3/14/2018 Ngui Chen 79 Loves Park 3/14/2018 Thomas Blodgett 65 Rockford 3/14/2018 Jennifer Brydon 32 Rockford 3/14/2018 Mark Melaas 72 South Beloit 3/14/2018 Jackie Spain 63 Rockford 3/15/2018 Marian Perrecone 100 Rockford 3/15/2018 David Paddock 71 Rockford 3/15/2018 Susan Sterlinske 63 Durand 3/15/2018 Barbara Craig 60 Rockford 3/15/2018 John Adden 89 Rockford 3/15/2018 Patricia Adkins 61 Rockford 3/16/2018 Justine Wentz 29 Rockford 3/16/2018 Carole White 79 Rockford 3/16/2018 Marcella McKenney 78 Rockford 3/16/2018 Christopher Koenig 66 Rockford 3/16/2018 Bonnie McBride 69 Rockford 3/16/2018 Vern Lundberg 83 Rockford 3/16/2018 Pearlean Johnson 60 Rockford 3/16/2018 John Orcholski 64 Rockford 3/16/2018 George Thomas 77 Rockford 3/16/2018 Ronald Nance 54 Rockford 3/16/2018 Rosaland Santini 64 Rockford 3/16/2018 Carol Neth 80 Rockford 3/16/2018 Theodore Jacob 83 Rockford 3/17/2018 Gertrude Polhler 98 Rockford 3/17/2018 Debra Beard 57 Machesney Park 3/17/2018 Franklin Georger 77 Rockford 3/17/2018 Jorden Smith-Rollette 31 South Beloit 3/17/2018 Toby Wade 43 Rockford 3/17/2018 Bernadine Altenhoff 89 Rockford 3/17/2018 Margaret Metz 83 Rockton 3/17/2018 Ardelle Stenberg 86 Rockford 3/17/2018 Robert Bailey 82 Rockford 3/17/2018 Scott Torgeson 55 Rockford 3/17/2018 Naomi Capone 88 Rockford 3/18/2018 Phillip Mulroyan 80 Rockford 3/18/2018 Lawrence Burton 66 Rockford 3/18/2018 Kyle Erbe 30 Rockford 3/18/2018 Merrilyn Cass 97 Rockford 3/18/2018 Darren Blaski 58 Rockford 3/18/2018 Tamara Taylor 51 Rockford 3/18/2018 David Graham 27 Rockford 3/19/2018 Hellen Anderson 79 Rockford 3/19/2018 James Vandiver 79 Rockford 3/19/2018 Death notices are provided by the Winnebago County Coroner’s office.

THE LUCKIEST SIGNS THIS WEEK: AQUARIUS, PISCES AND ARIES

Your Health Week of March 4 to 10, 2018

THE LUCKIEST SIGNS THIS WEEK:

TAURUS, GEMINI AND CANCER

Week of March 11 to 17, 2018

Regulators renew scrutiny of menthol, tobacco flavors

THE LUCKIEST SIGNS THIS WEEK: LEO, VIRGO AND LIBRA

Horoscope Week of March 18 to 24, 2018

ARIES

ARIES

ARIES

TAURUS

TAURUS

TAURUS

This week will be an excellent time for you to apply for a loan or even renegotiate your mortgage. You’ll find a solution to your financial problems that won’t force you to tighten your belt excessively.

After a long period of negotiation, you’ll finally get the green light from your banker to acquire a property or finance a project that’s important to you. Your future will meet, even exceed, your expectations.

At work, you’ll find yourself with a You’ll probably plan a last-minute with your better half this panel of experts recomBy Matthew Perronerecord number of clients to dealIn 2011, an outsidegetaway with, and you’ll be signing conweek. You definitely need to take a mended FDA ban menthol after concluding AP Health Writer tracts like crazy all week. If you’re few steps back and relax while you that it increases smoking young WASHINGTON — Federal officials single, health you might just meet your reflect uponamong certain preoccupying duringin antobacco evening out with situations. people and minorities and makes it harder for are taking a closer lookmatch at flavors friends. people, particthem to quit. Cigarette makers successfully products that appeal to young GEMINI sued to stop the agency fromyour using thethe findularly menthol-flavored cigarettes, which GEMINI Rethinking goals slightest At home as wellnearly as at work, ings, arguing that bit several members have escaped regulation despite a take should panel help you achieve your the time to think about your plans full potential. No matter the stakes, had undisclosed conflicts of interest. decade of government scrutiny. for the future. If you have to sign a you’ll your heart and soul into a pour similar conclusion The Food and Drug Administration contract this week,issued be sure to ne-The FDA reached getting what you want, with great about the harms of menthol in its own report a call Tuesday for more information gotiate the terms about in a way that success. serves you well, and double-check in 2013, but did not take action. flavored cigars and electronic cigarettes, theflavor fine print, just in case. CANCEReffort will also The new fact-finding which currently have no restrictions. thought of married may consider whether The flavors ingetting electronic Extra attention will fallCANCER on menthol, the only cross your mind this week. At work, cigarettes and othertryvaping products might cigarette flavor permitted by Congress under Moving day is something you should to not let your emotions get in plantobacco for well inunder advance. This week actually help adultthe smokers quit. Gottlieb the 2009 law that brought FDA way of your negotiations. is the right time to start figuring out emphasized that the agency must “consider regulation. The FDA’s past effortswork to begin the renovation your future resiLEO all sides and take into account, among other regulating the ingredient have been stalleda homedence needs. Becoming At work, you’ll receive the green owner will bring you great pride.things, the risks andlight benefits by industry. to attendtoathe shortpopulatraining protion as a whole.” gram that’ll open lots of doors Studies have shown the minty flavor LEO for report you in a not-too-distant future. using e-cigaappeals more to youngerYour smokers. than health isMore becoming more im-While some adults Romance-wise, you’ll feel the need rettes to quit, there is little research showing 50 percent of underage smokers portant to you.reported You’ll start a new to shake things up a bit. that will change your life. such a benefit from the devices, which smoking menthols in adiet government survey, You will be very proud of your VIRGO generally turn liquid nicotine into a vapor. compared with only 36 percent of adult own perseverance. You’ll be hailed a hero Tuesday’s announcement is aspart offora sasmokers. ving someone from a sticky situaVIRGO effort that could remake “We need to take every effort to prevent multi-pronged FDAtion, even if it’s just by lending an You’ll beon surrounded by criticsthe all tobacco industryattentive in the U.S. week,inthe kids from getting hooked nicotine,” ear.Last The person quesweek, leaving you no other choice tion needed will be eternally grateful. FDA took the first step to drastically FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb saidain a supply but to build yourself solid cut addictive nicotine in traditional cigastatement. “For years of wearguments have recognized to defend yourself LIBRA against the naysayers. What rettes you to make it easier smokers quit. that flavors in these products appeal to kids You’llfor receive news ofto a birth in the have to say will be heard by many. and promote youth initiation.” family. You’ll find yourself facing a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to LIBRA buy a house that’s perfectly suited You’ll receive a sum of money that to your needs and your budget. you had nearly forgotten about, such as an insurance payout. On the datSCORPIO ing scene you’ll be extremely popuYou’re starting to seriously feel the lar, especially with the opposite sex. need to buy a new car. You may be invited along on a journey. At work, SCORPIO you may be asked to negotiate It’s important to weigh the pros and with someone who doesn’t speak cons before making a decision, esyour language. pecially when it comes to money. Stay on your guard; someone might SAGITTARIUS try to convince you to make a big You’ll find a solution to the vast purchase hastily. majority of your financial troubles. work, a management The study was Atambitious: Squadsposition of By Mike Stobbe SAGITTARIUS fall within If you This week will be full of questions researchers jetted will around the your U.S.reach. to test AP Medical Writer play your cards right, expect a hefty for you. At work, you’re startingcabin to surfaces andpay airraise forand viruses and to NEW YORK — Worried about catching an overall improvefeel like you’ve peaked. Someone observe how peoplement came intoquality contact with a cold or the flu on might an airplane? Get to your of life. try to sabotage youraplans. If each other. window seat, and don’t it until you leave look hard enough,the you’ll find CAPRICORN In a total answers before the week’s end. But it also had shortcomings. flight is over. You’ll feel like everything is moving of 10 flights, they observed only one person That’s what some experts have been too fast this week. You’ll have the CAPRICORN And though experiment was saying for years, and it’s the best urge the to shop around and treat yourYou’llperhaps be busy cleaning thingscoughing. up to a little luxury. Now’sago, the time at work. You’ll done during a flu self season five years advice coming out ofatahome newandattempt to need to renew your wardrobe and give surroundings to beon impeccathey didn’t find even one of 18 cold and flu determine the risks ofyour catching germs yourself a makeover. ble before you can truly find peace. viruses they tested for. an airplane. A loved one will be of precious help. It’s possible thatAQUARIUS the researchers were It turns out there’s been little research on You’llwere finally on succeed in setting aside AQUARIUS unlucky, in that they planes that the risks of catching a cold or flu during air your fears and diving headfirst into If you’re still searching happened to not have sick people on them, travel. Some experts believed that sittingfor your your passions. You’ll display increddream career, this week should Hertzberg said. in a window seat would keep a passenger ible creativity this week, which will bring you the illumination you need havesome you onmathematical the right track to creaway from infectious to people be A windThe researchers did take on who a new may challenge. ating a masterpiece. change will bring abundancemodeling to and computer simulations to on the aisle or movingofaround. your life. determine how likely people were to come The new study, published Monday, came PISCES close to a hypothetical passenger to the same conclusion. You’llinfectious be in high demand this week. PISCES In your circlerow as well You’re want becoming more and more sitting in an aisle seat onfriend the 14th of as a at For somebody who doesn’t to get sick, work, you’re extremely that popular. interested in takingmove,” a class. It might single-aisle airplane. They concluded “get in that window seat and don’t At the office, your client base will be one with a spiritual aspect. You on average, only one person flight of will the study’s lead researcher, grow, or, at theon veryaleast, people may find Vicki yourselfStover spontaneously about 150 passengers would Hertzberg of Emory University Atlanta. refuse to deal be withinfected. anyone but you. organizingin a trip or a pilgrimage.

Want to avoid the flu while flying? Try a window seat

At work, you’ll be asked to put in some overtime, and your hard work will be handsomely rewarded. A short training lesson will put you on track to reach your greatest professional goals. Someone will try to pressure you into making a decision. Follow your instincts and you’ll make the right choice, even though you won’t have all the time you’d like to weigh the pros and cons. Think of the happiness this decision could bring you.

GEMINI

Going back to school would solve most of your professional issues. Try to see the situation from a longterm perspective. This will motivate you to put in the effort required to reach your goals.

CANCER

Expect your friends and acquaintances to invite you to all sorts of events taking place over the coming weekend. Take advantage of the opportunity to socialize, especially if you’ve been on your own a lot lately.

LEO

Time is a valuable commodity. At home and at work, you’ll be in charge of handling all the emergencies this week. It isn’t always easy to balance a busy family life with a rewarding career.

VIRGO

You’ll most likely plan a fabulous romantic getaway before the end of the winter. Work may send you across the country — or, at the very least, to another town — to meet with an important client.

LIBRA

You’re going to have to keep your cool as you tackle some not-sostraightforward situations. You’ll find a creative solution to a financial problem that’s been bothering you.

SCORPIO

Whether it’s for business or for pleasure, you’ll be tasked with planning an event that will bring together scores of people. You’ll have lots of minutiae to attend to, and this could add to your stress.

SAGITTARIUS

The growing anxiety you’ve been feeling is about to take a clear toll on your health. Don’t let feelings that aren’t yours to feel overcome you. You’d probably benefit from some therapy.

CAPRICORN

You’ll rise to a challenge and make yourself proud. Even though some people only want to discourage you, your perseverance will pay off in the form of little miracles.

AQUARIUS

If you’re planning on moving in the foreseeable future, this week will prove the right time to start packing. A family member will be unusually demanding. Don’t let yourself get taken advantage of.

PISCES

You’ll have lots of moving around to do this week. Expect to either get stuck in traffic or have a hard time finding your destination. A little bit of planning never hurts.

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Government Notices n n n NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on March 28, 2018, Rockford School District No. 205, Winnebago-Boone Counties, Illinois, will begin accepting sealed bids for the public sale of the school property legally described below, commonly known as a portion of P.I.N. 16-18-226-002. A parcel of land located in part of the Northeast Quarter of Section 18, Township 43 North, Range 2 East of the Third Principal Meridian, Winnebago County, Illinois, described as follows: Beginning at the Northeast corner of Lot 109 as designated upon the Plat of Maywood Manor Plat No. 8, the plat which was recorded May 15, 2009 as Document No. 200900925458 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois; thence North 1 degree 44 minutes 45 seconds West along the Northerly extension of the East line of said Lot 109, a distance of 10.00 feet to the South right-of-way line of a public road designated Samuelson Road; thence North 88 degrees 13 minutes 56 seconds East along the South right-of-way line of said Samuelson Road, a distance of 450.00 feet, thence South 1 degree 44 minutes 45 seconds East parallel with the East line of said Lot 109, a distance of 450.00 feet; thence South 88 degrees 13 minutes 56 seconds West parallel with the South line of said Samuelson Road, a distance of 450.00 feet to the East line of said Lot 109, thence North 1 degree 44 minutes 45 seconds West along the East line of said Lot 109, a distance of 440.00 feet to the Point of Beginning, containing 202,500 square feet, 4.649 acres, more or less, all being situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois. Said sale shall be on the following terms: 1. The minimum price entertained by the Rockford School District is $67,000.00. 2. Sealed bids shall be delivered to: Rockford Public Schools Attention: Todd Schmidt, Chief Operations Officer, 501 7th Street Rockford, IL 61104 no later than 3:00 p.m. on March 30, 2018 and will be opened on March 30, 2018 at 4:00 p.m., in the Third Floor Board Room at the Rockford Public Schools Administration Building. The highest qualified bid shall be presented to the Board for approval at its April 10, 2018 Board meeting. The Board reserves the right to reject any bid at its sole discretion. 3. The successful bidder shall deposit with the Rockford School District 10% of the successful bid not later than 5:00 P.M. on April 2, 2018, to be applied to the purchase price. 4. The balance of the purchase price shall be payable in cash at the time of closing. The closing shall be within thirty (30) days from the date of Board approval of the successful bid. 5. Rockford School District reserves and retains the right to waive any provision or technicality in the procedure of sale. 6. The parcel is available for inspection. 7. The Board of Education shall not be obligated to convey

the property until thirty (30) days after the date of the Board approval of the highest qualified bid. The Board of Education hereby reserves the right to reject any and all bids. 8. The successful bidder shall complete a statement of intended use on a form provided by the Board of Education, immediately following the completion of the sealed bid process. 9. The Board of Education makes no representations as to zoning matters. 10. The sale is AS IS, WHERE IS, with the property being conveyed pursuant to a warranty deed to be issued by the Board. There are no warranties other than warranty of title. 8666R TRRT 3/21 n n n Annual Town Board Meeting Tuesday, April 10, 2018 – 6:00 p.m. Winnebago County Administration Building 404 Elm Street, Rockford, IL 61101 Third Floor Conference Room, #303 AGENDA I. Pledge of Allegiance II. Call Meeting to Order III. Nomination of Moderator IV. Oath of Moderator V. Rules and Procedures VI. Approval of the 2017 Annual Town Meeting Minutes VII. Introductions VIII. Presentation of the Treasurer’s Reports IX. Presentation of the Budgets X. Presentation of Resolutions Declaring Equipment as Surplus and Authorizing Donation/Sale/ Disposal as Provided by State Statute for the Town of Rockford and Highway Department XI. Set Time and Date of 2019 Annual Town Meeting XII. Adjournment 8733R TRRT 3/21 n n n LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given that the Rockford Park District intends to contract for the following items and services; specifications are on file with Demandstar.com or Jacki Minnihan, Purchasing Dept, Rockford Park District, 401 South Main St, Rockford, IL 61101, Phone: (815) 969-4094. The Rockford Park District and Winnebago County are seeking qualified contractors to perform sealcoating services at various locations. Scope of work consists of cleaning, crack filling, sealing and striping of pavement for parking lots, roadways, paths and other surfaces, and handicap signage as specified in the Work Descriptions. This is a joint purchasing bid that will include Winnebago County and the Rockford Park District. This joint purchasing effort of local municipal entities to leverage the purchase of seal coating services to secure lower costs. After the bid is awarded each entity will enter their own contract for secure seal coating services as needed. Bids will be opened at the Rockford Park District, Webbs Norman Center Board Room, 401 South Main St, Rockford, IL 61101 (Purchasing Dept (815) 969-4062). The Rockford Park District reserves the unrestricted right to reject any or all bids received, to waive or not to waive any informality, or to accept the bid considered to be in the best interest of the Park District. Contractor shall not pay less than the prevailing rates of wages to all laborers, workmen, and mechanics performing work under this contract, and shall comply with the requirements of the IL Wages of Employees on Public Works Act (820 ILCS 130/1-12). Bid No. 18-2194 – 2018 Joint Purchase of Seal Coating Services for Various Rockford Park District and Winnebago County Locations Pre-Bid Conference: Tuesday,

March 27, 2018 at 10:00 a.m., Rockford Park District, Webbs Norman Center Board Room, 401 S. Main St., Rockford, IL 61101 Bid Opening: Wednesday, April 4, 2018, at 2:00 p.m., Rockford Park District, Webbs Norman Center Board Room, 401 S. Main St., Rockford, IL 61101 BY: Julianne C. Elliott, Secretary 8734R TRRT 3/21

Public Notices n n n AADDITIONAL STORAGE 7319 N. Alpine Rd. Loves Park, IL 61111 815-282-8400 NOTICE OF SALE The personal properties stored by: Fabian Montanez - All Around Construction (AS25) located at 7319 N. Alpine Road, Loves Park, Illinois, a self-storage facility, shall be sold on or after 03/30/2018, to enforce the owner’s lien thereon. If not sold, the property will be otherwise disposed of. Property includes household goods and many personal items. 8725R TRRT 3/21 n n n NOTICE BY PUBLICATION DUANE SHERMAN and AMY SHERMAN, Petitioners, vs. MICHELLE RENEE LAUREN WOODS, ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES, a Duly Licensed Child Welfare Agency, Respondents. CASE NO: 18 AD 42 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Take notice that on the 2nd day of March, 2018, a Petition for Adoption was filed in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Illinois, 17th Judicial Circuit, and that on the second floor of the Winnebago County Juvenile Justice Center, on the 26th day of April, 2018 at the hour of 8:30 a.m., or as soon thereafter as this cause may be heard, a hearing will be held upon the Petition for Adoption. Now, unless you appear at the hearing and show cause against the Petition, the Petition may be taken for confessed as against you and an Order, Judgment or Decree entered. Dated at Rockford, Illinois this 7th day of March, 2018. Thomas Klein Clerk of the Circuit Court ERIN L. NASH #6304953 Nash Law Office, P.C. 4615 East State Street, Suite 201 Rockford, IL 61108 (815) 397-7500 8703R TRRT 3/28 n n n NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Personal Property stored by the following individuals from A Place for Space Self Storage L.L.C. P.O. Box 8116 Rockford Il 61126, a self service storage facility, operated by A Place for Space Self Storage L.L.C shall be sold at a public auction at the address listed below. The Auction will be held on or after 4/13/2018 at 9:00 am to enforce the Owner’s lien thereon. If there are no bidders, the property will be otherwise disposed of by owner. Any vehicles sold will not have a title provided to the buyer. Units Located at 5112 Linden Rd Rockford IL 61109 9:00am Adriana Bandara Unit #031; Tim Ergle Unit #040; Maria Tapia Unit #045; Danielle Griffin Unit #071; Brenda Kirby Unit #115; Kristopher Kaehler Unit #176; Nicolas Rocha Jr. Unit #226; Steve Raymond Unit #232; Norma Pearson Unit #242; Norma Pearson Unit #243; Mike Ayotte Unit #246; Melvin Rizo Unit #269;

Lyndsey Hammer Unit #280; Andre Villegas Unit #315; Jamesha Irwin Unit #329; Luke Boehning Unit #331; Cheyane Orr Unit #345; Egbert Sanchez Unit #351; Adam Dutenhafer Unit #359; Scott Lawley Unit #402; Chit Chak & Monika Lim Unit #407; Dillon Smith Unit #417; Unknown Unit #445; James Cassan Unit #484. Units Located at: 3722 Baxter Rd Rockford IL 61109 10:30am Luis Aguilera-Ugalde Unit #B029; Nicholas Riederer Unit #B074. Units Located at: 5315 Sandy Hollow Road Rockford IL 61109 11:00am Stephane Carter Unit # S007; Leon Foster Unit #S017; Elyse Moseberry Unit #S031; Corey Walker Unit #S065. Units Located at: 1619 N Meridian Rd Rockford IL 61103 12:00pm Michael Schwochert Unit #M073; Michael Mcintosh Unit #M146. Units Located at: 1821 Chrysler Dr. Belvidere Il 61008 1:00pm Pam Govea Unit #C005; Marcus Jones Unit #C012; Susan Martin Unit #C023; Nick Juric Unit #C134. If unit is not paid in full by Friday April 6th 2018 at 4pm your unit will be sold to the highest bidder at public auction on Friday April 13th 2018. To register as a buyer please arrive 15 minutes prior to auction with proper identification and payment. A Place for Space Self Storage L.L.C 8704R TRRT 3/21 n n n NOTICE OF EXAMINATION FOR THE POSITION OF POLICE OFFICER IN THE CITY OF LOVES PARK Pursuant to the Provisions of the IL Revised Statutes, Chapter 24, Section 10-2-11, notice is hereby given that the Loves Park Civil Service Commission is taking applications for the position of Police Officer for the Police Department in the City of Loves Park, IL. Applications are available online at http://www. applytoserve.com. Applications and requested documentation are due by 4:00 p.m. CST on Monday, April 2, 2018. Applicants must be a citizen of the United States of America, be a minimum of 21 years and the maximum of 34 years, vision corrected 20/20, education-high school diploma or its equivalent, and be of good health and good moral character. There is a $45.00 application fee. The following documents must be submitted with the application: Birth Certificate, Social Security card, valid Driver’s License, High School Diploma/high school equivalency/ GED, and Military DD214 for any applicant with military service. A written examination will take place on Saturday, April 14, 2018, at 9:00 a.m. at Harlem Middle School, 735 Windsor Road, Loves Park, IL 61111. Completion of the written exam will allow participants to take the POWER test on Saturday, April 14, 2018, at 1:00 p.m. at Harlem Middle School, 735 Windsor Road, Loves Park, IL 61111. An oral test will be given at a later date. Successful candidates will be subject to a thorough background investigation. Any questions regarding this examination process should be directed to Deputy Police Chief Mike McCammond at 815-6545015, or at 540 Loves Park Dr., Loves Park, IL 61111. EOE 8705R TRRT 3/21 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a essential, hair, beauty

products business in said County and State under the name of Plush By Jane Ford at the following post office addresses: 2403 Sauber Ave., Rockford, IL 61103; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Jane A. McKay-Dainty SIGNED: Jane A. McKay-Dainty 3/9/18 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 9th day of March, A.D. 2018. Tiana J. McCall, COUNTY CLERK Thalia Gallardo, DEPUTY 8710R TRRT 3/28 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a landscaping business in said County and State under the name of Gardening Angels at the following post office addresses: 210 N. London Ave., Rockford, IL 61107; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Jennifer Gilbert SIGNED: Jennifer Gilbert 3/8/18 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 8th day of March, A.D. 2018. Tiana J. McCall, COUNTY CLERK Angela Reina, DEPUTY 8711R TRRT 3/28 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a Bookkeeping & Accounting business in said County and State under the name of RCK Financial Service at the following post office addresses: 7210 E. State St., Rockford, IL 61108; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Jason Barnett SIGNED: Jason Barnett 3/8/18 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 8th day of March, A.D. 2018. Tiana J. McCall, COUNTY CLERK Thalia Gallardo, DEPUTY 8712R TRRT 3/28 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a African American Grocery Store business in said County and State under the name of A.A. Groceries at the following post office addresses: 1018 S. Main St., Rockford, IL 61102; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Dushon Decker SIGNED: Dushon Decker 3/6/18 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 6th day of March, A.D. 2018. Tiana J. McCall, COUNTY CLERK Angela Reina, DEPUTY 8713R TRRT 3/28 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a Auto Repair and Sales business in said County and State under the name of Gil’s Auto Repair at the following post office addresses: 1705 E. Riverside Blvd., Rockford, IL 61114; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Gildardo Garcia SIGNED: Gildardo Garcia 3/6/18 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 6th

day of March, A.D. 2018. Tiana J. McCall, COUNTY CLERK Angela Reina, DEPUTY 8714R TRRT 3/28 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a non for profit business in said County and State under the name of Fathers Against Violence at the following post office addresses: 728 Bruce St., Rockford, IL 61103; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Dontevios Thrower SIGNED: Dontevios Thrower 3/7/18 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 7th day of March, A.D. 2018. Tiana J. McCall, COUNTY CLERK Thalia Gallardo, DEPUTY 8715R TRRT 3/28 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a General home repair and remodel business, conducting painting, drywall, carpentry, etc. business in said County and State under the name of Build Pro at the following post office addresses: 4423 Shorewood Dr., Rockford, IL 61101; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: John Stalions SIGNED: John Stalions 3/7/18 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 7th day of March, A.D. 2018. Tiana J. McCall, COUNTY CLERK Angela Bowman, DEPUTY 8717R TRRT 3/28 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: KAI MCCOY, Petitioner, V. EDYTA KUBISIEWICZ, Respondent. Case No. 17 D 854 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to Respondent EDYTA KUBISIEWICZ that Petitioner KAI MCCOY has caused to be filed a PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE and other relief in the above-captioned cause of action. You are further notified that if you fail to file an answer or otherwise appear on or before April 20, 2018, a judgment by default may be entered against you at any time thereafter for the relief requested in the petition. /s/ Kai McCoy, Petitioner 8735R TRRT 4/4 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: VICKI R. LAWRENCE, Deceased. CASE NO. 2018 P 109 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of VICKI R. LAWRENCE on December 6, 2017. Letters of Office were issued on March 8, 2018 to JEFFREY McCAULEY who is the legal representatives of the estate. The attorney for the estate is ANTHONY A. SAVAIANO, 535 Loves Park Dr., Loves Park, IL 61111. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before September 23, 2018, 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 Winnebago County Circuit Clerk-Probate Div. at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 W. State St., Rockford, IL 61101, or with the estate legal representative, or both. Copies of claims filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office-Probate Div., must be mailed or delivered to the estate legal representative and to his/her attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed. DATED: 3/12/18 JEFFREY McCAULEY, EXECUTOR ANTHONY A. SAVAIANO #87 Attorney for Estate 535 Loves Park Drive Loves Park, IL 61111 815/654-3060 8721R TRRT 3/28 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS, CIRCUIT COURT WINNEBAGO COUNTY PUBLICATION NOTICE OF COURT DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE (ADULT) Request of: Christina Mariana Olorunfemi Current Name Case Number 18 MR 286 There will be a court date on my Request to change my name from: Christina Mariana Olorunfemi to the new name of: Christina Mariana Axelsson. The court date will be held: on April 25, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at 400 West State Street, Rockford, IL, Winnebago County, 61101, in Courtroom # 412. /s/ By: Christina Olorunfemi Christina Olorunfemi Current Name 8679R TRRT 3/21 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a Puerto Rican food, sandwiches & rice (Restaurant) Carry Out Only business in said County and State under the name of La Casa Boriqua at the following post office addresses: 5506 N. 2nd St., Loves Park, IL 61111; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Jennifer Laureano SIGNED: Jennifer Laureano 3/5/18 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 5th day of March, A.D. 2018. Tiana J. McCall, COUNTY CLERK Angela Reina, DEPUTY 8684R TRRT 3/21 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a construction, home finishing business in said County and State under the name of Julio’s Carpenters at the following post office addresses: 3317 Holiday Dr., Rockford, IL 61109; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Julio Contreras SIGNED: Julio Contreras 3/5/18 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 5th day of March, A.D. 2018. Tiana J. McCall, COUNTY CLERK Thalia Gallardo, DEPUTY 8685R TRRT 3/21 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO

This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a Credit Repair business in said County and State under the name of Rockford Credit Repair at the following post office addresses: 929 Halsted Rd., Rockford, IL 61103; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Joshua Beitel SIGNED: Joshua Beitel 2/28/18 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 28th day of February, A.D. 2018. Tiana J. McCall, COUNTY CLERK Thalia Gallardo, DEPUTY 8689R TRRT 3/21 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS BMO Harris Bank N.A. PLAINTIFF Vs. Anastasia Chavarria; Anastasia Chavarria as Co-Administrator; Alma Chavarria as Co-Administrator; Ronald Chavarria; Adriana Chavarria a/k/a Adrianna Chavarria; Alma Chavarria; Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Andres Chavarria; Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Andres Lopez Chavarria; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants DEFENDANTS 2018-CH-0000035 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: Adriana Chavarria a/k/a Adrianna Chavarria Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Andres Chavarria Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Andres Lopez Chavarria 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: 1039 South Trainer Rd Rockford, IL 61108 and which said Mortgage was made by: Andres Chavarria executed the mortgage, however this individual is deceased and is not named as a defendant in this lawsuit the Mortgagor(s), to BMO Harris Bank N.A., as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Winnebago County, Illinois, as Document No. 20111029643; and for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law 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, Thomas A. Klein Clerk of the Circuit Court 400 West State Street, Room 108 Rockford, IL 61101 on or before April 13, 2018, A DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU AT ANY TIME AFTER THAT DAY AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRAYER OF SAID COMPLAINT. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100 Burr Ridge, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 DuPage # 15170 Winnebago # 531 Our File No. 14-18-00131 NOTE: This law firm is a debt collector. I3080520 P8720R TRRT 3/28


March 21, 2018 The Rock River Times. n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO ALPINE BANK & TRUST CO., Plaintiff, v. SHERRY K. ZACK, in her capacity as Special Representative for the Estate of LINDA K. LIDBOM; DEREK LIDBOM; NICOLE DOMBROWSKI; UNKNOWN OWNERS; UNKNOWN TENANTS; UNKNOWN SPOUSES; UNKNOWN HEIRS and NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants. Case No.: 2017 CH 449 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered by the Court in the above-entitled cause, the property hereinafter described or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment, will be sold to the highest bidder. A. The name, address and telephone number of the person to contact for information regarding the real estate is: Yashekia T. Simpkins, HINSHAW & CULBERTSON LLP, 100 Park Avenue, Rockford, Illinois 61101, Tel. (815) 490-4942. B. The common address and other common description, if any, of the real estate is: 2424 Dresden Avenue, Rockford, Illinois 61103. C. The legal description of the real estate is: Lot One (1) in Block Two (2) as designated upon the Plat of Subdivision of Lot 1, Block 1, Lot 1, Block 2, Lot 1, Block 3, Sauber’s North View Subdivision of a part of the Southwest Quarter (1/4) of Section 11, Township 44 North, Range 1 East of the Third Principal Meridian, the Plat of which is recorded in Book 21 of Plats on page 29 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois, EXCEPTING THEREFROM that part deeded to the City of Rockford by Warranty Deed recorded as Document No. 0463609 bounded and described as follows, to-wit: Part of Lot One (1) in Block Two (2) as designated upon the Plat of Subdivision of Lot One (1), Block One (1), Lot One (1), Block Two (2) and Lot One (1), Block Three (3), Sauber’s North View Subdivision of part of the Southwest Quarter (1/4) of Section 11, Township 44 North, Range 1 East of the Third Principal Meridian, the Plat of which Subdivision is recorded in Book 21 of Plats on Page 29 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois, bounded and described as follows, to-wit: Beginning at the Southwest corner of said Lot One (1); thence North 00 degrees 03’ 27” West, along the West line of said Lot One (1), 74.27 feet (74.3 feet plat) to the Northwest corner of said Lot One (1); thence North 89 degrees 36’ 03” East, along the North line of said Lot One (1), 16.96 feet; thence South 01 degrees 29’ 43” West, 74.32 feet to a point in the South line of said Lot One (1); thence South 89 degrees 38’ 32” West 14.95 feet to the point of beginning; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois. D. A description of the improvements on the real estate is: Single-family home with 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom containing approximately 1,208 square feet. E. The time and place of sale will be March 29, 2018 at 11:00 A.M., Winnebago County

Justice Center, Lobby, 650 West State Street, Rockford, County of Winnebago, Illinois. F. The terms of the sale are: Ten Percent (10%) due by cash or certified funds at the time of the sale and the balance is due within 24 hours of sale. The property offered for sale is subject to all real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality of the title and without recourse to the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office and in “as is” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. G. Title will be conveyed subject to the following liens and interests: all general real estate taxes, special assessments, if any, easements and restrictions of record, and the interests, if any, of any tenant in possession. H. The property will not be available for inspection. I. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of subject premises. J. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4). ALPINE BANK & TRUST CO., Plaintiff By: HINSHAW & CULBERTSON LLP By: Yashekia T. Simpkins One of Its Attorneys PREPARED BY: Yashekia T. Simpkins (ARDC #6307014) HINSHAW & CULBERTSON LLP 100 Park Avenue P.O. Box 1389 Rockford, IL 61105-1389 Phone: 815-490-4900 Fax: 815-490-4901 ysimpkins@hinshawlaw.com 8683R TRRT 3/21 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS REVERSE MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS, INC. Plaintiff, -v.LULA M. MCGEE, et al Defendant 2017-CH-0000698 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 18, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on April 20, 2018, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: THE EAST 32 FEET OF LOT 4 AND ALL OF LOT 3 IN BLOCK 2 AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF MEADOWLEA SUBDIVISION, A RE-SUBDIVISION OF LOT 79 AND PART OF LOT 75 AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF RICE AND BAKER SUBDIVISION, BEING A PART OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 10, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SAID MEADOWLEA SUBDIVISION BEING RECORDED IN BOOK 19 OF PLATS ON PAGE 189 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 3409 SUMMERDALE AVENUE, ROCK-

FORD, IL 61101 Property Index No. 11-10-353014 (190C-184L). The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-15-18342. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc. com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100

BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-15-18342 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 2017 -CH0000698 TJSC#: 38-897 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I3079324 P8659R TRRT 3/21 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.MICHAEL B. MILLER, et al Defendant 2017-CH-0000700 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 21, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on April 19, 2018, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY-THREE (183) AS DESIGNATED UPON PLAT NO. 8 OF PINE MANOR SUBDIVISION, PART OF THE EAST HALF (1/2) OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP 43 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 36 OF PLATS ON PAGE 20 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS Commonly known as 2815 NORWAY PINE ROAD, ROCKFORD, IL 61109 Property Index No. 16-06429-025. The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem

does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-17-13604. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc. com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-17-13604 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 2017 -CH0000700 TJSC#: 38-89 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I3074992 P8660R TRRT 3/21 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a I sell pocket squares and lapel pins, socks business in said County and State under the name of Pins & Squares at the following post office addresses: 306 N. Oakley Ave., Rockford, IL 61101; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Efrain Mayorga SIGNED: Efrain Mayorga 3/5/18 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 5th day of March, A.D. 2018. Tiana J. McCall, COUNTY CLERK Angela Reina, DEPUTY 8686R TRRT 3/21 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO

This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a Auto/Muffler shop business in said County and State under the name of Xpert Mufflers & Brakes at the following post office addresses: 1502 S. Alpine Rd., Rockford, IL 61108; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Juan E. Gomez; Jose R. Rico SIGNED: Juan E. Gomez 3/5/18 SIGNED: Jose R. Rico 3/5/18 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 5th day of March, A.D. 2018. Tiana J. McCall, COUNTY CLERK Thalia Gallardo, DEPUTY 8687R TRRT 3/21 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a Residential, Commercial Electrical business in said County and State under the name of Degica Electric at the following post office addresses: 2602 17th St., Rockford, IL 61109; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Daniel Garcia, 815-217-7616 SIGNED: Daniel Garcia 3/2/18 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 2nd day of March, A.D. 2018. Tiana J. McCall, COUNTY CLERK Angela Reina, DEPUTY 8688R TRRT 3/21 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a Landscaping, Snow Removal business in said County and State under the name of Pedro at the following post office addresses: 1010 Central Ave., Rockford, IL 61101; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Pedro S. Zarinana SIGNED: Pedro S. Zarinana 3/1/18 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 1st day of March, A.D. 2018. Tiana J. McCall, COUNTY CLERK Angela Bowman, DEPUTY 8690R TRRT 3/21 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a real estate, realtor business in said County and State under the name of Richardson Realty Solutions at the following post office addresses: 5169 Crofton Dr., Rockford, IL 61114; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: James Richardson SIGNED: James Richardson 3/1/18 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 1st day of March, A.D. 2018. Tiana J. McCall, COUNTY CLERK Angela Reina, DEPUTY 8691R TRRT 3/21 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a Handyman Service/ Contractor business in said County and State under the name of Freddy P’s Handyman Service at the following post office addresses: 3479 Valley Woods Drive, Cherry Valley, IL 61016; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting

such business are as follows: Frederick G. Pfeiffer II, 508-302-2744 SIGNED: Frederick G. Pfeiffer II 3/2/18 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 2nd day of March, A.D. 2018. Tiana J. McCall, COUNTY CLERK Thalia Gallardo, DEPUTY 8692R TRRT 3/21 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN PROBATE In the Matter of the Estate of: RONALD L. KIEWEL, Deceased. CASE NO. 2018 P 55 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of Ronald L. Kiewel. Letters of Office were issued on February 7, 2018 to Rein Kiewel who is the Executor of the estate. The attorney for the estate is Timothy F. Horning, 3400 North Rockton Avenue, Rockford, IL 61103. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before September 17, 2018 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 Winnebago County Circuit Clerk – Probate Division at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois, or with the estate legal representatives, or both. Copies of claims filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office – Probate Division, must be mailed or delivered to the estate legal representatives and to their attorney within ten days after it has been filed. Dated: March 5, 2018 Rein Kiewel Executor of the Estate of Ronald L. Kiewel, Deceased Timothy F. Horning (#973) MEYER & HORNING, P.C. 3400 North Rockton Ave. Rockford, IL 61103 (815) 636-9300 8693R TRRT 3/21 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY IN RE THE ESTATE OF: RICHARD E. GOBLE, SR., Deceased. No. 2018 P 110 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of RICHARD E. GOBLE, SR. Letters of Office were issued on March 5, 2018 to RICHARD E. GOBLE, II, of 8307 Cadet Road, Machesney Park, Illinois 61115, who is the legal representative of the Estate. The attorney for the Estate is Robert C. Torbert of HOWARD & HARDYMAN, LLP, 124 N. Water Street, Suite 100, PO Box 1616, Rockford, Illinois 61110-0116. Any claims against the Estate may be filed on or before September 14, 2018, 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 must be filed with the Office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk-Probate Division at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 W. State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61101 Copies of claims filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office - Probate Di-

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vision, must be mailed or delivered to the Estate legal representative and to his or her attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed. DATED: March 12, 2018 RICHARD E. GOBLE, II Independent Executor Robert C. Torbert HOWARD & HARDYMAN, LLP 124 N. Water Street, Suite 100 PO Box 1616 Rockford, Illinois 61110-0116 (815) 964-8888 rtorbert@howardhardyman.com Attorneys for the Estate of RICHARD E. GOBLE, SR., Deceased 8719R TRRT 3/28 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a Medical Marketing business in said County and State under the name of C C S US at the following post office addresses: 318 N. 1st St., Rockford, IL 61107; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Stephanie Brown SIGNED: Stephanie Brown 3/7/18 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 7th day of March, A.D. 2018. Tiana J. McCall, COUNTY CLERK Thalia Gallardo, DEPUTY 8716R TRRT 3/28 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a hair braiding business. All is about natural hair braiding business in said County and State under the name of Secret de Femmes at the following post office addresses: 2949 11th St., Rockford, IL 61109; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Prisca Doutabou, 779-208-2213 SIGNED: Prisca Doutabou 3/12/18 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 12th day of March, A.D. 2018. Tiana J. McCall, COUNTY CLERK Angela Reina, DEPUTY 8722R TRRT 3/28 n n n AADDITIONAL STORAGE NORTHWEST 5070 Spooner Rd. Rockford, IL 61103 815-297-7803 NOTICE OF SALE The personal properties stored by Mandy Erickson (24) located at 5070 Spooner Rd., Rockford, Illinois, a self-storage facility, shall be sold on or after 03/30/2018, to enforce the owner’s lien thereon. If not sold, the property will be otherwise disposed of. Property includes household goods and many personal items. 8724R TRRT 3/21 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a Credit Repair business in said County and State under the name of Clear Credit Group at the following post office addresses: 9692 Bagly Dr., Apt. 4, Roscoe, IL 61073; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Frank Freeman, 773-544-8134 SIGNED: Frank Freeman 3/16/18 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 16th day of March, A.D. 2018. Tiana J. McCall, COUNTY CLERK Angela Reina, DEPUTY 8744R TRRT 4/4


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n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION; Plaintiff, vs. BRADLEY WENGER; NICOLE WENGER; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; JANET K. BALISTRERI Defendants, 17 CH 494 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, April 26, 2018 at the hour of 1:00 p.m. at Intercounty’s Winnebago County office, 7210 East State Street, Suite 102, Rockford, Illinois 61108, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: Lot Two Hundred Seventy-three (273) as designated upon Plat No. 12 of PineCroft, being a Subdivision of part of the North Half (1/2) of Section 19, Township 46 North, Range 2 East of the Third Principal Meridian, the Plat of which Subdivision is recorded in Book 40 of Plats on page 78B in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois. P.I.N. 04-19-227-013. Commonly known as 84 Bristlewood Court, Rockton, IL 61072. The mortgaged real estate is improved with 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, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611. 17-019605 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3080589 P8726R TRRT 4/4 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS AMERICAN ADVISORS GROUP Plaintiff, -v.DONALD HAWKINS, et al Defendant 17CH 501 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 22, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on April 16, 2018, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT FORTY-FOUR (44) AND THE SOUTH 3.0 FEET OF THE WEST 35.0 FEET OF LOT FORTY-THREE (43) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF LAFAYETTE ADDITION TO SOUTH BELOIT, ILLINOIS, THE PLAT OF WHICH IS RE-

CORDED IN BOOK 10 OF PLATS ON PAGE 41 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS, SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 712 WHEELER AVENUE, SOUTH BELOIT, IL 61080 Property Index No. PRIOR PIN: 04-05-379-022 CURRENT PIN: 04-05-379-038. The real estate is improved with a gray vinyl siding, one story single family home with a detached two car garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce. com. between the hours of 3 and 5pm. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 416-5500. Please refer to file number 262567. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc. com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 416-5500 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 262567

Case Number: 17 CH 501 TJSC#: 38-2255 I3081090 P8727R TRRT 4/4 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC Plaintiff, vs. RAYMOND MAHER; NANETTE MAHER Defendants, 17 CH 584 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, April 26, 2018 at the hour of 1:00 p.m. at Intercounty’s Winnebago County office, 7210 East State Street, Suite 102, Rockford, Illinois 61108, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: Lot 46 as designated Upon the Plat of Barrington on Weldon, being a Subdivision of Part of the East 1/2 of Section 11 and Part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 12, all being in Township 26 North, Range 11, East of the Fourth Principal Meridian, the Plat of which Subdivision is recorded in Book 38 of Plats on Page 138B in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois; Situated in the County of Winnebago and the State of Illinois. P.I.N. 14-11-276-004. Commonly known as 808 CAMPTON DRIVE, ROCKFORD, IL 61102. The mortgaged real estate is improved with 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, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611. 17-024071 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3080597 P8728R TRRT 4/4 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF CARREY J. MILLER, DECEASED. 18P 111 Notice is given to creditors of the death of the above named decedent. Letters of office were issued to DORLINDA MILLER, 1228 SHERMAN AVENUE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS, 61101, as Independent EXECUTOR, whose attorney of record is LYNNE KRALOVEC; KRALOVEC JAMBOIS & SCHWARTZ, 60 WEST RANDOLPH STREET, 4TH FLOOR, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, 60601. The estate will be administered without court supervision, unless under section 5/28-4 of the Probate Act Ill. Compiled Stat. 1992, Ch. 755, par. 5/28-4) any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the clerk. Claims against the estate may

be filed in the office of the clerk. Tom Klein 400 West State Street Room 100 Rockford, Illinois 61101-1221 or with the representative, or both, on or before SEPTEMBER 21, 2018, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by section 5/18-3 of the Probate Act, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed. LYNNE KRALOVEC KRALOVEC JAMBOIS & SCHWARTZ 60 WEST RANDOLPH STREET, 4TH FLOOR CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, 60601 (312) 782-2525 I3080828 P8729R TRRT 4/4 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS FLAGSTAR BANK, FSB Plaintiff, -v.15 CH 879 SCOTT D SAWVEL A/K/A SCOTT SAWVEL, et al Defendant NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 2, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on April 30, 2018, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT ELEVEN (11) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE FINAL PLAT NO. 1 OF F & D KINNIKINNICK CREEKSIDE, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 27 AND PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 28, ALL IN TOWNSHIP 46 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH IS RECORDED IN BOOK 44 OF PLATS ON PAGE 129B IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS SITUATED IN THE VILLAGE OF ROSCOE, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 6112 SCHAUMBURG LANE, ROSCOE, IL 61073 Property Index No. 04-27353-005. The real estate is improved with a tan, vinyl siding, one unit home, two car attached garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff

makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce. com. between the hours of 3 and 5pm. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 416-5500. Please refer to file number 2286. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc. com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 416-5500 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 2286 Case Number: 15 CH 879 TJSC#: 38-567 I3080830 P8730R TRRT 4/4 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.JOHN BAKUNOWICZ, et al Defendant 16CH 00332 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 7, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on April 16, 2018, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT EIGHTY-SEVEN (87) AS DESIGNATED UPON PLAT NO. 3 OF COLONIAL VILLAGE, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 32 OF PLATS ON PAGE 143 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS, SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 1581 POWDER HORN DRIVE, ROCKFORD, IL 61108

Property Index No. 12-33127-011. The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-16-03655. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc. com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-16-03655 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 16 CH 00332 TJSC#: 38-2224 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I3080726 P8731R TRRT 4/4 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS

LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC Plaintiff, -v.RANDY C REYNOLDS, et al Defendant 17 CH 71 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 3, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on April 20, 2018, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT THREE (3) IN BLOCK FIVE (5) AS DESIGNATED UPON PLAT NO. 1 OF LINVIEW SUBDIVISION PART OF THE EAST HALF (1/2) OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 7, TOWNSHIP 43 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 27 OF PLAT ON PAGE 146 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 4921 LINCLIFF DRIVE, Rockford, IL 61109 Property Index No. 16-07378-026. The real estate is improved with a single family residence with an attached garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other

county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce. com. between the hours of 3 and 5pm. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 416-5500. Please refer to file number 260642. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc. com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 416-5500 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 260642 Case Number: 17 CH 71 TJSC#: 38-2201 I3080704 P8732R TRRT 4/4 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO PROBATE DIVISION In the Matter of the Estate of BETTY A. PIERCE-PINK, Deceased. Case No. 2017 P 459 AND 2017 P 15 CONSOLIDATED NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION – CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of BETTY A. PIERCE-PINK, 111 West State Street, Rockford, IL 61101. CRAIG VASSEUR, 522 Sheridan Drive, Loves Park, IL 61111, is the Administrator of the Estate, and his attorney is Arthur R. Swanson, 3600 East State Street, #205, Rockford, IL 61108. Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Clerk of the Court at Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois, or with the representative, or both, on or before the 21st day of September, 2018, or six months from the date of the first publication of this Notice, whichever is later, and any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the Administrator and to the attorney of record within ten (10) days after it has been filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court. CRAIG VASSEUR, Administrator ARTHUR R. SWANSON, #2783134 Attorney for Petitioner 3600 East State Street, #205 Rockford, IL 61108 Phone: (815) 708-8828 Email: swansonlawoffice@ comcast.net 8736R TRRT 4/4 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a clothing, gift baskets business in said County and State under the name of Fly by V at the following post office addresses: 1209 S. 8th St., Apt. 1, Rockford, IL 61104; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Jovone C. Holland SIGNED: Jovone C. Holland 3/14/18 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 14th day of March, A.D. 2018. Tiana J. McCall, COUNTY CLERK Angela Bowman, DEPUTY 8743R TRRT 4/4


March 21, 2018 The Rock River Times. n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO PROBATE DIVISION IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: Pamela S. Fuhrer, Deceased. Case No. 2018 P 105 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of PAMELA S. FUHRER. Letters of Office were issued on March 5, 2018, to Wanda Alberts, of 2127 Broadmoor Road, Rockton, Illinois, 61072, as Independent Administrator of the Estate, whose attorney is Rolf A. Thienemann, 401 West State Street, Suite 200, Rockford, Illinois 61101. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before September 21, 2018, 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 Winnebago County Circuit Clerk-Probate Division at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61101, or with the estate’s legal representative, or both. A copy of any claim filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office, Probate Division, must be mailed or delivered to the legal representative and the attorney for the estate within ten days after it has been filed. Dated: 3/21/18 WANDA ALBERTS, Independent Administrator By: /s/ Rolf Thienemann Attorney Rolf Thienemann Rolf A. Thienemann Attorney for Independent Administrator 401 W. State Street, Suite 200 Rockford, IL 61101-1240 Email: rolf@rt3.law.com Ph. (815) 880-8666 ARDC No. 6202011 8737R TRRT 4/4 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO SHADOE N. AKERS, and MORGAN M. AKERS, Petitioners vs. WESTYN MURPHY PRICE, a minor child, and JACY L. PRICE-HINTHORNE, Respondents. CASE NO: 2018 AD 29 ADOPTION NOTICE County of Winnebago, State of Illinois To: Jacy L. Price-Hinthorne, and all whom it may concern Take notice that a petition was filed in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Illinois, for the adoption of a child named Westyn Murphy Price, and the termination of your parental rights with regard to said child. Now therefore, unless you, JACY L. PRICE-HINTHORNE, and all whom it may concern, file your answer to the Petition in the action or otherwise file your appearance therein in the said Circuit Court of 17th Judicial Circuit, Winnebago County, 400 West State Street, Room 104, in the City of Rockford, Illinois, on or before the 6th day of April, 2018, a default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a Judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said Petition. Dated this 15th day of March, 2018 Thomas A. Klein, Clerk of Court Prepared By: Andrea L. McKenna (ARDC 6309658)

ROBERT E. CANFIELD & ASSOCIATES 1111 S. Alpine Road, Suite 704 Rockford, IL 61104 (815) 968-7200 phone canfieldlawoffice@gmail.com email service.canfieldlawoffice@gmail. com for service of documents only 8738R TRRT 4/4 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO PROBATE DIVISION ESTATE OF: GERALDINE ANNE McCARVILLE, Deceased. No. 18 P 69 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of GERALDINE A. McCARVILLE. Letters of Office were issued to David Mccarville, 7894 Windspoint Rd, Roscoe, IL 61073, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is Jeffrey E. Livingston, Bolgrien, Koepke, Kimes & Livingston, LLC, 542 E. Grand Ave., Beloit, WI 53511. Claims against the estate may be filed in the Circuit Clerk’s office, Winnebago County Courthouse, Rockford, Illinois, or with the representative or both on or before the 21st day of September, 2018, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by §18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and to the attorney within ten days after it has been filed. DATED: February 20, 2018 David McCarville, Independent Executor of the Estate of Geraldine Anne McCarville Jeffrey E. Livingston BOLGRIEN, KOEPKE, KIMES & LIVINGSTON, LLC 542 East Grand Avenue Beloit, WI 53511 608-365-7702 8739R TRRT 4/4 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a Landscaping business in said County and State under the name of C x G Landscaping at the following post office addresses: 3020 Lawndale Ave., Rockford, IL 61101; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Laura Castillo-Garcia SIGNED: Laura Castillo-Garcia 3/15/18 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 15th day of March, A.D. 2018. Tiana J. McCall, COUNTY CLERK Thalia Gallardo, DEPUTY 8748R TRRT 4/4 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO PROBATE DIVISION ESTATE OF: CHARTA M. LOCKWOOD, Deceased. No. 2018 P 99 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of CHARTA M. LOCKWOOD. Letters of Office were issued to Robert D. Lockwood1721 Sun Valley Dr., Beloit, WI 53511, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is Jeffrey E. Livingston, Bolgrien, Koepke, Kimes & Livingston, LLC, 542 E. Grand Ave., Beloit, WI 53511. Claims against the estate may be filed in the Circuit Clerk’s office,

Winnebago County Courthouse, Rockford, Illinois, or with the representative or both on or before the 21st day of September, 2018, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by §18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and to the attorney within ten days after it has been filed. DATED: March 16, 2018 Robert D. Lockwood, Independent Administrator of the Estate of CHATA M. LOCKWOOD Jeffrey E. Livingston BOLGRIEN, KOEPKE, KIMES & LIVINGSTON, LLC 542 East Grand Avenue Beloit, WI 53511 608-365-7702 8740R TRRT 4/4 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR MERRILL LYNCH MORTGAGE INVESTORS TRUST, MORTGAGE LOAN ASSETBACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-AHL1 Plaintiff, -v.DANNY BRYANT, et al Defendant 17CH 00216 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 13, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on April 20, 2018, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-THREE (123) AS DESIGNATED UPON PLAT NO. 3 OF SIERRA HEIGHTS, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTH HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 13, TOWNSHIP 43 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH IS RECORDED IN BOOK 26 OF PLATS ON PAGE 211 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS, SITUATED IN WINNEBAGO COUNTY, STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 2813 CASCADE DRIVE, ROCKFORD, IL 61109 Property Index No. 15-13-427003 (229D045). The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the

amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-17-02206. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc. com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-17-02206 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 17 CH 00216 TJSC#: 38-2408 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I3081211 P8741R TRRT 4/4 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO BLACKHAWK BANK f/k/a BLACKHAWK STATE BANK, Plaintiff, vs. RAUL MARQUEZ and JUANITA R. GALVEZ, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants. Case No. 2017 CH 683 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE BY PUBLICATION To: Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants The requisite Affidavit for Publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you, Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants, defendants in the above-entitled cause that the above-entitled Foreclosure action was filed on August 30, 2017 and

is now pending. 1. The names of all Plaintiffs and the Case Number are identified above. 2. The Court in which this action is brought is identified above. 3. The names of the titleholders of record are Raul Marquez and Juanita R. Galvez. 4. A legal description of the real estate sufficient to identify it with reasonable certainty is as follows: Lot Sixteen (16) in Block Thirty (30) as designated upon the Plat of Central Park Realty Company’s Subdivision, being a Subdivision lying in the North Half (1/2) of Section 15 and in the South Half (1/2) of Section 10, both in Township 44 North, Range 1 East of the Third Principal Meridian, the Plat of which Subdivision is Recorded in Book 4 of Plats on page 22 in the Recorder’s Office, situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois. Permanent Index Number: 11-15-133-006 5. The common address or location of the real estate is: 3220 Montrose Avenue, Rockford, IL 61101. 6. The following information pertains to the mortgage sought to be foreclosed in the above-entitled action: a. Name of mortgagors: Raul Marquez and Juanita R. Galvez. b. Name of mortgagee: Blackhawk Bank f/k/a Blackhawk State Bank. c. Date of Mortgage: June 21, 2007. d. Date and place of recording: June 26, 2007 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, Winnebago County, Illinois. e. Identification of Recording: Document No. 200700741448. Now, therefore, unless you, Non-Record Claimants and Unknown Owners, Defendants, file your answer to the Complaint for Foreclosure in this cause or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Circuit Court for the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit Winnebago County, Illinois, on or before April 20, 2018 default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a Judgment for Foreclosure may be entered in accordance with the prayer of the Complaint for Foreclosure. Prepared by: ZIMMERMAN & WALSH, LLP Erin E. Walsh - #6279993 1707 East State Street Rockford, IL 61104 Ph: (815) 399-1400 Fax: (815) 399-9440 eew@zimwalsh.com 8742R TRRT 4/4 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a Handyman Services, Repairs on Homes business in said County and State under the name of Handyman Services By Lee at the following post office addresses: 5140 Crofton Dr., Rockford, IL 61114; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Lee Breseman SIGNED: Lee Breseman 3/13/18 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 13th day of March, A.D. 2018. Tiana J. McCall, COUNTY CLERK Angela Reina, DEPUTY 8745R TRRT 4/4 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a transportation service

business in said County and State under the name of Rockford Rides at the following post office addresses: 5936 Covey Ridge Trl., Loves Park, IL 61111; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Joshua Beitel SIGNED: Joshua Beitel 3/13/18 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 13th day of March, A.D. 2018. Tiana J. McCall, COUNTY CLERK Angela Reina, DEPUTY 8746R TRRT 4/4 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a Massage therapy & wellness business in said County and State under the name of Health and Harmony at the following post office addresses: 6080 Elaine Drive, Rockford, IL 61108; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Lynnette Joy Smith SIGNED: Lynnette Joy Smith 3/14/18 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 14th day of March, A.D. 2018. Tiana J. McCall, COUNTY CLERK Angela Reina, DEPUTY 8747R TRRT 4/4 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a Custom Gifts business in said County and State under the name of Honeyboo Gift at the following post office addresses: 3315 Montrose Ave., Rockford, IL 61101; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: LSeanda Anderson SIGNED: LSeanda Anderson 3/15/18 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 15th day of March, A.D. 2018. Tiana J. McCall, COUNTY CLERK Angela Reina, DEPUTY 8749R TRRT 4/4 n n n SUPPLEMENTARY CERTIFICATE OF OWNERSHIP OF BUSINESS WITHDRAWAL OF NAME(S) STATE OF ILLINOIS COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO ss. Certificate No. 13052 On the 6th day of September, A.D. 1983, the original certificate of ownership was filed in the office of County Clerk, in the County of Winnebago, Illinois for: DC Enterprises at the following address(es): 1891 Valencia Dr., Rockford, IL 61108. On the 13th day of March, A.D. 2018, the following person or persons ceased doing business under the above assumed name and have no further connection with or financial interest in the business carried on under such assumed name: Diana Chowanski SIGNED: Diana Chowanski 3/13/2018 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed) to before me, this 13th day of March A.D. 2018. Thalia Gallardo, Deputy Clerk 8750R TRRT 3/21 n n n SUPPLEMENTARY CERTIFICATE OF OWNERSHIP OF BUSINESS WITHDRAWAL OF NAME(S) STATE OF ILLINOIS COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO ss. Certificate No. 033702 On the 12th day of July, A.D. 2017, the original certificate of ownership was filed in the office of County Clerk, in the County of Winnebago, Illinois for: The Land

General Store at the following address(es): 626 7th St. On the 14th day of March, A.D. 2018, the following person or persons ceased doing business under the above assumed name and have no further connection with or financial interest in the business carried on under such assumed name: Isaiah Greer SIGNED: Isaiah Greer 3/14/2018 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed) to before me, this 14th day of March A.D. 2018. Notary Public My Commission expires on the 11th day of Nov., A.D. 2018. 8751R TRRT 3/21 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN RE: Estate of: JES’ZAVRIAH PARTEE, Minors. JOYCE HARRIS, Petitioner, v. JESSIE PARTEE, Respondent. CASE NO. 2018 P 8 PUBLICATION NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO YOU, JESSIE PARTEE, father of JES’ZAVRIAH PARTEE, a minor, and all whom it may concern that an Amended Verified Petition for guardianship has been commenced by the Petitioner, JOYCE HARRIS, in the Circuit Court of the 17th Judicial Circuit, Winnebago County, Rockford, Illinois, praying for Petitioner, JOYCE HARRIS to be appointed as the guardian of the person of the minor child, Jes’Zavriah Partee, that proper procedures according to law have been taken and said suit is still pending. YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that a hearing on said petition for guardianship will be held on the 18th day of April, 2018 at 9:30 a.m. in Courtroom 317, at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois and unless you appear at that time and place the relief prayed for in said petition will be granted. Thomas Klein, Clerk of the Circuit Court Prepared by: Tamika R. Walker DeRango & Cain, LLC 321 West State Street, Suite 700 Rockford, IL 61101 (815) 962-5490 8752R TRRT 4/4 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO CITY OF ROCKFORD, a municipal corporation Plaintiff, vs. CHARLES MYERS, UNKNOWN OWNERS, and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants. Case No. 2018-CH-155 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE BY PUBLICATION The requisite Affidavit for Publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you, Non-Record Claimants and all Unknown Owners, Defendants in the above-entitled cause that the above-entitled Foreclosure action was filed on March 1, 2018 and is now pending. 1. The names of all Plaintiffs and the Case Number are identified above. 2. The Court in which this action was brought is identified above. 3. The name of the titleholder of record is Charles Myers 4. A legal description of the real estate sufficient to identify it with reasonable certainty is as follows: Parcel I ASSESSORS PLAT BLK 71 PT OF GEORGE HASKELLS 2ND ADDN W 70.58 FT LT 11 & N 80 FT LOT 12

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BLOCK 71 P.I.N.: 11-23-107-043 A common address or description of the location of the real estate is as follows: 630 N. Court Street, Rockford, Illinois An identification of the Liens sought to be foreclosed is as follows: a. Name of Property Owners: Charles Myers b. Name of Lien Holder: City of Rockford c. Date of Liens: December 11, 2017, December 13, 2017 d. Date of Recording: January 29, 2018, February 21, 2018 e. County Where Recorded: Winnebago County, Illinois f. Recording Document Identifications: 20181002767, 20181004809 Parcel II GEO HASKELLS 2ND ADD ASSRS PLAT BLK 71 W 48 FT OF E 204 FT OF S 80.77 FT LOT 011 BLOCK 071 P.I.N.: 11-23-107-031 A common address or description of the location of the real estate is as follows: VL NEXT TO 630 N COURT, Rockford, Illinois An identification of the Liens sought to be foreclosed is as follows: a. Name of Property Owners: Charles Myers b. Name of Lien Holder: City of Rockford c. Date of Liens: December 13, 2017 d. Date of Recording: February 21, 2018 e. County Where Recorded: Winnebago County, Illinois f. Recording Document Identifications: 20181004808 Parcel III GEO HASKELLS 2ND ADD ASSRS PLAT BLK 71 W 52 FT OF E 256 FT OF S 80.77 FT LOT 011 BLOCK 071 P.I.N.: 11-23-107-030 A common address or description of the location of the real estate is as follows: VL NEXT TO 630 N COURT, Rockford, Illinois An identification of the Liens sought to be foreclosed is as follows: a. Name of Property Owners: Charles Myers b. Name of Lien Holder: City of Rockford c. Date of Liens: December 13, 2017 d. Date of Recording: February 21, 2018 e. County Where Recorded: Winnebago County, Illinois f. Recording Document Identifications: 20181004807 NOW, THEREFORE, unless you, Non-Record Claimants and Unknown Owners, Defendants, file your answer to the Complaint for Foreclosure in this cause or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Circuit Court of the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit, Winnebago County, Illinois, in the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 West State Street, Rockford, IL on or before the 15th day of April, 2018 default may be entered against you and each of you at any time after that day and a Judgment for Foreclosure may be entered in accordance with the prayer of the Complaint for Foreclosure. Circuit Clerk Matthew D. Flores – ARDC #6323902 City of Rockford Department of Law 425 E. State Street Rockford, IL 61104 (779) 348-7395 8681R TRRT 3/21


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n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR FIRST FRANKLIN MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2007-2, MORTGAGE PASS THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2007-2 Plaintiff, vs. AURORA MOLINA; ARMANDO ZUNIGA; STILLMAN BANCCORP, NA; Defendants, 17 CH 566 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, April 19, 2018 at the hour of 1:00 p.m. at Intercounty’s Winnebago County office, 7210 East State Street, Suite 102, Rockford, Illinois 61108, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: Lot Thirteen (13) as designated upon the Plat of Kelley Meadows Subdivision, being a part of the North half (1/2) of Section 32, Township 44 North, Range 1 East of the Third Principal Meridian, the Plat of which is recorded in Book 44 on Page 150B in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois. P.I.N. 11-32-251-009. Commonly known as 2424 Meadow View Lane, Rockford, IL 61102. The mortgaged real estate is improved with 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, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611. 17-021846 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3079629 P8695R TRRT 3/28 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR CREDIT SUISSE FIRST BOSTON MORTGAGE ACCEPTANCE CORP., CSFB MORTGAGE-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-11 Plaintiff, -v.JOSE A. PEDRAZA, et al Defendant 17CH 0000505 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 22, 2017, an agent for The Judicial

Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on April 23, 2018, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT THREE (3) IN BLOCK TWENTY-FIVE (25) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF BUDLONG’S SUBDIVISION, OF PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 36, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH IS RECORDED IN BOOK 4 OF PLATS ON PAGE 2 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 1321 15TH AVENUE, ROCKFORD, IL 61104 Property Index No. 11-36105-005. The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-17-09318. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650

(312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc. com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-17-09318 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 17 CH 0000505 TJSC#: 37-10708 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I3074985 P8696R TRRT 3/28 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION; Plaintiff, vs. SHANAY P. THOMPSON AKA SHANAYE P. BEARD; SKYLAR THOMPSON; STATE OF ILLINOIS; BLACKHAWK BANK; Defendants, 17 CH 261 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, April 19, 2018 at the hour of 1:00 p.m. at Intercounty’s Winnebago County office, 7210 East State Street, Suite 102, Rockford, Illinois 61108, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: Lot Five Hundred Ten (510) and the South Half (1/2) of Lot Five Hundred Nine (509)as designated upon the Replat of part of Washington Park Subdivision, the Plat of which Replat is recorded in Book 13 of Plats on page 32 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois. P.I.N. 11-20-457-048. Commonly known as 815 Cambridge Avenue, Rockford, IL 61102. The mortgaged real estate is improved with 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, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611. 17-009426 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3079628 P8697R TRRT 3/28 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.MARCUS A. CASSADY, et al

Defendant 2017-CH-0000704 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 14, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on April 23, 2018, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT ONE (1) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF ATWOOD GOLF ESTATES, PART OF THE EAST HALF (1/2) OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 12, TOWNSHIP 45 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH IS RECORDED IN BOOK 39 OF PLATS ON PAGE 30B IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS. SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 1065 HARBORTOWN GREEN, ROCKFORD, IL 61103 Property Index No. 07-12227-001. The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE

ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-17-13908. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc. com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-17-13908 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 2017 -CH0000704 TJSC#: 38-27 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I3074986 P8698R TRRT 3/28 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS Nationstar Mortgage LLC D/B/A Champion Mortgage Company PLAINTIFF Vs. Cardell McAllister; Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Connie Lou Bryant; United States of America Department of Housing and Urban Development; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants; Timothy A. Miller, as Special Representative for Connie Lou Bryant (Deceased) DEFENDANTS 2017-CH-0000917 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Connie Lou Bryant 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: 305 Whittemore Dr South Beloit, IL 61080 and which said Mortgage was made by: Connie Lou Bryant executed the mortgage, however this individual is deceased and is not named as a defendant in this lawsuit the Mortgagor(s), to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Winnebago County, Illinois, as Document No. 0664352; and for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law 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, Thomas A. Klein Clerk of the Circuit Court 400 West State Street, Room 108 Rockford, IL 61101 on or before April 13, 2018, A DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU AT ANY TIME AFTER THAT DAY AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRAYER OF SAID COMPLAINT. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100 Burr Ridge, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 DuPage # 15170 Winnebago # 531

Our File No. 14-17-17592 NOTE: This law firm is a debt collector. I3080186 P8707R TRRT 3/28 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS JAMES B. NUTTER & COMPANY Plaintiff, -v.FLORA COUSINS A/K/A FLORA COUSINS PRYOR, et al Defendant 16 CH 803 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 17, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on April 23, 2018, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT TWO (2) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF BRIER VIEW PLAT NO. 1, BEING A SUBDIVISION IN THE EAST HALF OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 20, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH IS RECORDED IN BOOK 26 OF PLATS ON PAGE 153 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 4110 HARMONY CIRCLE, ROCKFORD, IL 61107 Property Index No. 12-20326-010. The real estate is improved with a single family home with an attached two car garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF

THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce. com. between the hours of 3 and 5pm. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 416-5500. Please refer to file number 258287. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc. com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 416-5500 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 258287 Case Number: 16 CH 803 TJSC#: 38-2192 I3080423 P8718R TRRT 3/28 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS CHANCERY DIVISION WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT INDIVIDUALLY BUT AS TRUSTEE FOR VENTURES TRUST 2013-I-H-R, A DELAWARE TRUST Plaintiff, vs. SHERRY ZACK, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR ANNIE MAE WILLIAMS, JOSEPH WILLIAMS, KENNETH WILLIAMS, KEITH WILLIAMS, TERRANCE WILLIAMS, THELMA HARDY, TASHA WILLIAMS, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF ANNIE MAE WILLIAMS, IF ANY, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendant(s). 16 CH 814 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: KENNETH WILLIAMS, TASHA WILLIAMS, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF ANNIE MAE WILLIAMS, IF ANY, AND UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD 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: LOT TWENTY-ONE (21) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF GARDEN HILLS SUB-DIVISION NO.1, AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF GARDEN HILLS SUBDIVISION PLATS 1 AND 2, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 27 OF PLATS ON PAGE 179 IN THE RECORDER`S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN WINNEBAGO COUNTY, STATE OF ILLINOIS. COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 2509 FORSYTHIA DR, ROCKFORD, IL 61102 And which said Mortgage was made by: ANNIE MAE WILLIAMS (Deceased), JAMES WILLIAMS (Deceased), the Mortgagor, to

ASSOCIATES FINANCE, INC., as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Winnebago County, Illinois as Document No. 9515249; and for other relief, that summons was duly issue out of said Court against you as provided by law 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, WINNEBAGO COUNTY CIRCUIT CLERK 400 West State Street Rockford, IL 61101 On or before April 13, 2018, A DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU AT ANY TIME AFTER THAT DAY AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRAYER OF SAID COMPLAINT. Marinosci Law Group, P.C. 134 N. LaSalle Street, Suite 1900 Chicago, IL 60602 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act you are advised that this law firm is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I3080137 P8708R TRRT 3/28 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF: TERESA MAE RUCH, f/k/a TERESA MAE OLSON Deceased No. 2017-P-576 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of TERESA MAE RUCH. Letters of Office were issued on February 7, 2018, to Donna Lyman of 2905 Oak Grove Lane, Rockford, Illinois 61108, as Independent Administrator for the Estate. The attorney of record for the Estate is Robert E. Canfield, 1111 South Alpine Road, Suite 704, Rockford, IL 61108. The estate will be administered without court supervision, unless under paragraph 28-4 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/28-4) any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the clerk. Claims may be filed on or before September 16, 2018, 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 any known creditor required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act of 1975 as amended (755 ILCS 5/18-3), whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated shall be barred. Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk-Probate Division at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 W. State Street, Rockford, Illinois, or with the Independent Administrator, or both. Copies of any claim filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office Probate Division must be mailed or delivered to the Executor and to its attorney within ten days after it has been filed. Dated: March 8, 2018 Donna Lyman Independent Administrator Robert E. Canfield, (3122943) 1111 South Alpine Road Suite 704 Rockford, IL 61108 (815) 968-7200 8709R TRRT 3/28


March 21, 2018 The Rock River Times. n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO SS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN RE THE ESTATE OF: PETER BARTKUS, Deceased. NO: 2018 P 65 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of PETER BARTKUS. Letters of Office were issued on February 28, 2018, to BRADLEY BARTKUS as Administrator of the Estate of PETER BARTKUS, deceased, Will Annexed, 2820 Charles Street, Rockford, Illinois 61108. The attorney for the estate is Peter A. Savitski, 838 North Main Street, Rockford, Illinois 61103. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before September 15, 2018, 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 755 ILCS 5/18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975 as amended,

whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date as stated above shall be barred. Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk-Probate Division at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois, or with the estate legal representative, or both. Copies of claims filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office-Probate Division, must be mailed or delivered to the estate legal representative and to his/her attorney within ten days after it has been filed. DATED: February 28, 2018 BRADLEY BARTKUS Administrator of the Estate of PETER BARTKUS, deceased, Will Annexed Attorney Peter A. Savitski ARDC No.: 2463741 838 North Main Street Rockford, Illinois 61103 (815) 963-0370 pas-law@sbcglobal.net 8671R TRRT 3/21 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS REVERSE MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS, INC. Plaintiff, -v.- LULA M. MCGEE, et al Defendant 2017-CH-0000698 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 18, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on April 20, 2018, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 3409 SUMMERDALE AVENUE, ROCKFORD, IL 61101 Property Index No. 11-10-353-014 (190C-184L). The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-15-18342. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100

WINNEBAGO COUNTY IN RE THE MATTER OF: Audrey Celeste Keegan CHANGE OF NAME TO: Audrey Celeste Bryant NO. 18 MR 290 NOTICE OF FILING OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME Notice is given you, the public, that on April 25, 2018 a hearing will be held on a Petition for Change of Name asking the Court to change my present name of Audrey Celeste Keegan to the name of Audrey Celeste Bryant. The hearing will take place at 400 West State Street in Rockford, Illinois, at 10:00 A.M. in Room 426. DATE: 2-28-2018 /s/ Audrey Keegan, PLAINTIFF 8672R TRRT 3/21 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO PROBATE DIVISION In the Matter of the Estate of MARION FRANCES JOHNSON, Deceased. Case No. 2018-P-78 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of

MARION FRANCES JOHNSON of Rockford, Illinois. Letters of Office were issued on February 15, 2018, to CRAIG JOHNSON of Loves Park, Illinois, whose attorney is Timothy J. Leake, Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP, 100 Park Avenue, Rockford, Illinois 61101. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before September 7, 2018, 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 Clerk of the Circuit Court at the Winnebago County Courthouse, Probate Division, 400 West State Street, Rockford, IL 61101, or with the estate legal representatives, or both. Copies of claims filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the estate legal representatives and to the attorney within ten (10)

BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-15-18342 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 2017 -CH- 0000698 TJSC#: 38-897 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I3079324 P8659R TRRT 3/21 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS JAMES B. NUTTER & COMPANY Plaintiff, -v.- FLORA COUSINS A/K/A FLORA COUSINS PRYOR, et al Defendant 16 CH 803 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 17, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on April 23, 2018, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 4110 HARMONY CIRCLE, ROCKFORD, IL 61107 Property Index No. 12-20-326-010. The real estate is improved with a single family home with an attached two car garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5pm. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 416-5500. Please refer to file number 258287. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor,

days after it has been filed. CRAIG JOHNSON, Independent Executor of the Estate of MARION FRANCES JOHNSON, Deceased Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP By: /s/ Timothy J. Leake Timothy J. Leake, one of his attorneys PREPARED BY: HINSHAW & CULBERTSON LLP TIMOTHY J. LEAKE, ARDC #6277868 100 Park Avenue P.O. Box 1389 Rockford, Illinois 61105 Email: tleake@hinshawlaw.com 815-490-4939 Attorneys for Estate 8673R TRRT 3/21 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS, CIRCUIT COURT WINNEBAGO COUNTY PUBLICATION NOTICE OF COURT DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE (ADULT) Request of: James William Wagner-Aschenbrenner Current Name Case Number 18 MR 296 There will be a court date

on my Request to change my name from: James William Wagner-Aschenbrenner to the new name of: James William Wagner III. The court date will be held: on April 26, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at 400 West State Street, Rockford, IL, Winnebago County, 61101, in Courtroom # 412. /s/ By: James Aschenbrenner James William Wagner-Aschenbrenner Current Name 8675R TRRT 3/21 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY PROBATE DIVISION In the Matter of the Estate of: HILENE V. SPIEZER, Deceased. Case No. 2018 P 83 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of HILENE V. SPIEZER, who died on September 30, 2017. Letters of Office were issued on FEBRUARY 27, 2018 to ELIZABETH LAWSON, 3130 Lakeland Avenue, Madison, WI 53704, who is the legal representative of the estate. The

Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 416-5500 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 258287 Case Number: 16 CH 803 TJSC#: 38-2192 I3080423 P8718R TRRT 3/28 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered by the Court in Winnebago County Case No. 2017-CH-449, the property hereinafter described or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment, will be sold to the highest bidder. 1. The common address and other common description, if any, of the real estate is: 2424 Dresden Avenue, Rockford, Illinois 61103. 2. The time and place of sale will be March 29, 2018, at 11:00 A.M., Winnebago County Justice Center, Lobby, 650 West State Street, Rockford, County of Winnebago, Illinois, conducted by the Winnebago County Sheriff. 3. A description of the improvements on the real estate is: Single-family home with 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom containing approximately 1,208 square feet. 4. The terms of the sale are: Ten Percent (10%) due by cash or certified funds at the time of the sale and the balance is due within 24 hours of sale. The property offered for sale is subject to all real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality of the title and without recourse to the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office and in “As Is” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. 5. Title will be conveyed subject to the following liens and interests: all general real estate taxes, special assessments, if any, easements and restrictions of record, and the interests, if any, of any tenant in possession. 6. The property will not be available for inspection. 7. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. 8. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). 9. The name, address and telephone number of the person to contact for information regarding the real estate is: Yashekia T. Simpkins, HINSHAW & CULBERTSON LLP, 100 Park Avenue, Rockford, IL 61101, Tel (815) 490-4942. NOTE: PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT,YOU ARE ADVISED THAT THE LAW FIRM OF HINSHAW & CULBERTSON LLP IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. 8683R TRRT 3/21 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.- MARCUS A. CASSADY, et al Defendant 2017-CH-0000704 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment

attorney for the estate is Douglas R. Henry, of Barrick, Switzer, Long, Balsley & Van Evera, 6833 Stalter Drive, Rockford, Illinois 61108. Claims against the Estate may be filed on or before September 7, 2018, 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 Winnebago County Circuit Clerk, Probate Division at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois, or with the Estate legal representative, or both. Copies of claims filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office, Probate Division, must be mailed or delivered to the Estate legal representative and to her attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed. Dated: March 5, 2018. /s/ Elizabeth Lawson, Executor

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DOUGLAS R. HENRY - 6229426 BARRICK, SWITZER, LONG, BALSLEY & VAN EVERA 6833 Stalter Drive Rockford, IL 61108 (815) 962-6611 dhenry@bslbv.com 8677R TRRT 3/21 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS, CIRCUIT COURT WINNEBAGO COUNTY PUBLICATION NOTICE OF COURT DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE (ADULT) Request of: Carlos Anthony Perez Gutierrez Current Name Case Number 18 MR 291 There will be a court date on my Request to change my name from: Carlos Anthony Perez Gutierrez to the new name of: Carlos Anthony Hawley. The court date will be held: on April 25, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at 400 West State Street, Rockford, IL, Winnebago County, 61101, in Courtroom # 426. /s/ By: Carlos Perez Carlos Anthony Perez Gutierrez Current Name 8680R TRRT 3/21

of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 14, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on April 23, 2018, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1065 HARBORTOWN GREEN, ROCKFORD, IL 61103 Property Index No. 07-12-227-001. The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-17-13908. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-17-13908 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 2017 -CH- 0000704 TJSC#: 38-27 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I3074986 P8698R TRRT 3/28


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The Rock River Times. March 21, 2018

n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY - ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION; Plaintiff, vs. BRADLEY WENGER; NICOLE WENGER; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; JANET K. BALISTRERI Defendants, 17 CH 494 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, April 26, 2018 at the hour of 1:00 p.m. at Intercounty’s Winnebago County office, 7210 East State Street, Suite 102, Rockford, Illinois 61108, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 04-19-227-013. Commonly known as 84 Bristlewood Court, Rockton, IL 61072. The mortgaged real estate is improved with 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, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611. 17-019605 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3080589 P8726R TRRT 4/4 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS AMERICAN ADVISORS GROUP Plaintiff, -v.- DONALD HAWKINS, et al Defendant 17CH 501 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 22, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on April 16, 2018, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 712 WHEELER AVENUE, SOUTH BELOIT, IL 61080 Property Index No. PRIOR PIN: 04-05-379-022 CURRENT PIN: 04-05-379-038. The real estate is improved with a gray vinyl siding, one story single family home with a detached two car garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5pm. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 416-5500. Please refer to file number 262567. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 416-5500 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 262567 Case Number: 17 CH 501 TJSC#: 38-2255 I3081090 P8727R TRRT 4/4 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY - ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC Plaintiff, vs. RAYMOND MAHER; NANETTE MAHER Defendants, 17 CH 584 NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, April 26, 2018 at the hour of 1:00 p.m. at Intercounty’s Winnebago County office, 7210 East State Street, Suite 102, Rockford, Illinois 61108, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 14-11-276-004. Commonly known as 808 CAMPTON DRIVE, ROCKFORD, IL 61102. The mortgaged real estate is improved with 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, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611. 17-024071 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3080597 P8728R TRRT 4/4 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS FLAGSTAR BANK, FSB Plaintiff, -v.- 15 CH 879 SCOTT D SAWVEL A/K/A SCOTT SAWVEL, et al Defendant NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 2, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on April 30, 2018, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 6112 SCHAUMBURG LANE, ROSCOE, IL 61073 Property Index No. 04-27-353-005. The real estate is improved with a tan, vinyl siding, one unit home, two car attached garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5pm. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 416-5500. Please refer to file number 2286. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 416-5500 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 2286 Case Number: 15 CH 879 TJSC#: 38-567 I3080830 P8730R TRRT 4/4 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.- JOHN BAKUNOWICZ, et al Defendant 16CH 00332 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 7, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on April 16, 2018, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1581 POWDER HORN DRIVE, ROCKFORD, IL 61108 Property Index No. 12-33-127-011. The real estate is improved with a residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-16-03655. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-16-03655 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 16 CH 00332 TJSC#: 38-2224 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I3080726 P8731R TRRT 4/4 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC Plaintiff, -v.- RANDY C REYNOLDS, et al Defendant 17 CH 71 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 3, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on April 20, 2018, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 4921 LINCLIFF DRIVE, Rockford, IL 61109 Property Index No. 16-07-378-026. The real estate is improved with a single family residence with an attached garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5pm. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 416-5500. Please refer to file number 260642. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor,

Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 416-5500 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 260642 Case Number: 17 CH 71 TJSC#: 38-2201 I3080704 P8732R TRRT 4/4 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR MERRILL LYNCH MORTGAGE INVESTORS TRUST, MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-AHL1 Plaintiff, -v.- DANNY BRYANT, et al Defendant 17CH 00216 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 13, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on April 20, 2018, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 2813 CASCADE DRIVE, ROCKFORD, IL 61109 Property Index No. 15-13-427-003 (229D045). The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-17-02206. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-17-02206 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 17 CH 00216 TJSC#: 38-2408 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I3081211 P8741R TRRT 4/4


March 21, 2018 The Rock River Times. n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY - ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR FIRST FRANKLIN MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2007-2, MORTGAGE PASS THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2007-2 Plaintiff, vs. AURORA MOLINA; ARMANDO ZUNIGA; STILLMAN BANCCORP, NA; Defendants, 17 CH 566 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, April 19, 2018 at the hour of 1:00 p.m. at Intercounty’s Winnebago County office, 7210 East State Street, Suite 102, Rockford, Illinois 61108, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 11-32-251-009. Commonly known as 2424 Meadow View Lane, Rockford, IL 61102. The mortgaged real estate is improved with 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, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611. 17-021846 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3079629 P8695R TRRT 3/28 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY - ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION; Plaintiff, vs. SHANAY P. THOMPSON AKA SHANAYE P. BEARD; SKYLAR THOMPSON; STATE OF ILLINOIS; BLACKHAWK BANK; Defendants, 17 CH 261 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, April 19, 2018 at the hour of 1:00 p.m. at Intercounty’s Winnebago County office, 7210 East State Street, Suite 102, Rockford, Illinois 61108, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 11-20-457-048. Commonly known as 815 Cambridge Avenue, Rockford, IL 61102. The mortgaged real estate is improved with 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, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611. 17-009426 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3079628 P8697R TRRT 3/28 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR CREDIT SUISSE FIRST BOSTON MORTGAGE ACCEPTANCE CORP., CSFB MORTGAGE-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-11 Plaintiff, -v.- JOSE A. PEDRAZA, et al Defendant 17CH 0000505 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 22, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on April 23, 2018, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1321 15TH AVENUE, ROCKFORD, IL 61104 Property Index No. 11-36-105-005. The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

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You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-17-09318. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-17-09318 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 17 CH 0000505 TJSC#: 37-10708 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I3074985 P8696R TRRT 3/28 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.- MICHAEL B. MILLER, et al Defendant 2017-CH-0000700 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 21, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on April 19, 2018, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 2815 NORWAY PINE ROAD, ROCKFORD, IL 61109 Property Index No. 16-06-429-025. The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real

estate after confirmation of the sale. Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-17-13604. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-17-13604 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 2017 -CH- 0000700 TJSC#: 38-89 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I3074992 P8660R TRRT 3/21

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Voices from the Grave

The strange case of Dr. Floyd D. Leach By Kathi Kresol Contributor

There was a point in Floyd Leach’s life when he must have felt that he led a charmed life. He really had it all. His wife was smart, beautiful and her family was financially well to do. Her family came from Austria where they were considered nobility. Floyd met Alice at Northwestern University where he was studying to be a doctor. He was charmed in that too. That degree led him from a distinguished time as a Doctor of the Medical Corps during World War I where he earned many medals to a prestigious dental practice. The time during the war was difficult for his family, of course. Alice’s family fought for the Central Powers alongside Germany and Bulgaria while Floyd’s family was loyal to the Allied Powers. Looking back these were the first cracks in the life Floyd was creating. After the war, Floyd and Alice settled in Chicago and had two children. Their son Campbell was born in 1913 and their daughter Betty was born in 1916. By 1926, the family lived in Hollywood California and Floyd was living the dream life he always wanted. His career as a “dentist to the stars” made it possible for him to rub elbows with some of the biggest names in the Hollywood Motion Picture Colony as the newspapers later called it. But the cracks that had started in his marriage during the war kept deepening. Alice became an invalid during 1915, shortly before the birth of her daughter. Facts are vague now, but during the trials

that took place in the late 1920s, it was hinted that an attack by Floyd caused Alice to become paralyzed. She would be confined to a wheelchair for the rest of her life. It later struck some as ironic that Floyd, who moved in the circles of famous actors and actresses seemed to be playing a part himself. But the cracks in his perfect world became chasms in 1927 and Floyd fled. He left behind his flourishing dental practice, his beautiful home, his wife and his children. Floyd’s family lived in this area and it was here that he came. He settled in Rockford and opened a new dental practice in the Blackhawk Building at the corner of West State and Wyman Streets. His life here was definitely a step down for Floyd. He went from a beautiful home in California to a three-room shack located on North Second Street. Floyd was trying to rebuild his life and he made friends with the local veterans. He decorated his little cottage with his war medals and pictures of his new found friends. Those same friends were shocked when news started to spread about Floyd’s odd behavior. He was seen at all hours of the night downtown by his new office. Floyd would wander the downtown area and spend the early hours of the mornings in several all-night diners. He often fought with neighbors and caused scenes with his anger. Those same friends grew very concerned when they woke on the morning of Dec. 9, 1929, to headlines speaking

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Marking Earth Hour 2018 By Drs. Robert & Sonia Vogl Contributors

This year, Earth Hour will be observed around the world on March 24. Beginning at 8:30 p.m. local time, and lasting for an hour, lights will go out around the globe in honor of the Earth and as a pledge to do our best to protect and preserve it. Lights that are not needed for health or safety will be darkened; a rolling blackout travelling round the world could be seen from space. Lights will only be darkened for an hour. The act is symbolic and enlightening. The amount of electricity saved during that one hour is impressive. In 2015, ComEd reported that when compared to

the previous hour, 100 megawatt hours less electricity was used in their northern Illinois service territory during the hour, “the equivalent of removing 154,500 pounds of carbon dioxide.” ComEd also offered other ways to save electricity during other hours of the year in addition to “turning off the lights,” including replacing lights with LED bulbs, using energy efficient (Energy Star) appliances, using a programmable thermostat, caulking and weather stripping windows and doors, closing drapes on summer days and leaving them open on sunny winter days, and simply turning off lights when leaving a room. Some years ago, a well-meaning friend

of their friends arrest in the murder of a popular high school teacher. Cordelia Gummersheimer was found dead in her bed by friends on Dec. 8, 1929. Floyd was arrested when police went to question him about his whereabouts during Sunday night. Authorities knew that the Floyd had been seen often in the vicinity of Cordelia’s apartment. His office was located not far from the place and he was seen sitting in his car facing the back of the building the day of the murder. The police had reports of Floyd’s strange behavior and were shocked when they finally caught up with him the day after the murder. Floyd’s car contained the bodies of several dead cats and dogs. When they searched his cottage, they found even more dead animals. He even had a dead mouse in the pocket of the suit he wore to work that day. The authorities questioned the dentist about this bizarre find. He stated that he was interested in taxidermy and was making a fur rug from the pelts of the dead animals. When they mentioned the mouse that they found in his pocket, Floyd said he carried because it felt nice. Floyd was arrested and held for a few days and the local veterans grew afraid for him. They were afraid that Floyd who was obviously not in his right mind would stand no chance if the police decided to pin the horrible murder on him. Emotions ran high in the town and Cordelia’s friends, colleagues, students and their parents all were demanding that the police find the killer of the young teacher.

Floyd’s friends banded together and got him released based on the fact that there was no evidence that tied Floyd to the murder. The police couldn’t even prove that the two knew each other. The courts agreed and freed Floyd. Floyd’s friends saved him from the police but they couldn’t protect him from himself. The scandal of his arrest and the stories of his strange behavior caused his dental practice to suffer and Floyd’s drinking increased. Authorities from California finally were able to get Floyd extradited back to California to face trial for the abandonment of his family. Floyd reacted badly during the trial and the court was astonished when Floyd stated that he shouldn’t have to support his family. Alice’s family tried to have Floyd declared insane but the courts didn’t agree with that diagnosis. The judge felt sorry for Floyd but had no choice but to put him in jail. The judge stated that maybe some time in San Quentin would change his mind about his family. Floyd Leach arrived there in 1932. Captain Floyd Dewitt Leach was buried in 1941 in Los Angeles National Cemetery. The murder of Cordelia Gummersheimer was never solved. R. Kathi Kresol is a local author and historian whose has been researching and writing about Rockford’s history for over a decade. She shares these stories in her books, this column, and by hosting tours. Please visit her website at hauntedrockford.com for more articles and information about the events.

sent us the photo of Earth from space at night, with densely populated areas brilliantly illuminated. His comment was, “This is awesome!” How much more “awesome” to see all of the Earth’s lights, from the Eiffel Tower through the Empire State Building and Chicago’s iconic skyline to the Sydney Opera House extinguished for an hour each — a voluntary rolling blackout by all of Earth’s people pledging dedication to saving our precious planet. Although turning lights off for only one of the 8,760 hours of the year is a symbolic gesture, it reveals “an unprecedented global mandate for action on climate change.” How much more impressive it would be if the lights stayed out throughout the night — not only a rolling blackout, a progressive one. The celebration began in 2007 in Sydney, Australia, as a demonstration of unity to remind us “that together, each one of us [using our individual voices and

actions to stop climate change] can make a difference on this global issue.” Since then it has become the largest voluntary environmental event in the world. Experiencing an hour of natural darkness will also allow people to enjoy the wonder and beauty of the night, stargazing, lighting candles, reading books or sitting near the fireplace. The International Dark Sky Society suggests that people report how many stars they see in the constellations the Little Dipper and Orion that night as opposed to the rest of the year (darksky.org/mc/page.do). Earth Hour will also allow people to reconnect with each other without the intrusion of electronic diversions. Urge your community to participate in Earth Hour. Organize your own family and friends. Enjoy an hour together in the natural dark of night, considering and planning how you can do your part. Visit illinoisrenew.org. R. Parts of this column appeared in our previous Earth Hour TRRT columns.


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Mr. Green Car

More observations from MGC’s trip to Cuba By Allen Penticoff

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n the way into Havana from the airport, you may have noticed a complete absence of advertising, save the occasional political billboard. Advertising is limited to a sign on the front of your business… and we found shops of any kind well hidden. Good luck shopping! Great restaurants galore though. The main way to get around Cuba is the highway bus. There are two major bus companies – Viazul (that can be reserved over the internet, but don’t count on finding a seat) and Transfur/ Transgiovotta that sells seats at hotels and agencies. We had no luck with Viazul - but good luck and service with Transfur. The appointed “departure time” is really when they expect you to be ready to board. They will call your name from a list and check you off. The need for this becomes apparent at the rest stop. The headcount attendant will be aboard the bus as well. The driver will handle the luggage. The buses are all modern, sleek, comfortable new and Chinese built (but don’t count on a working toilet aboard). The bus will move out onto an eightlane highway that narrows to six lanes and then four lanes – getting progressively rougher the further away from Havana you get. The driver will use the smoothest lanes most of the time. Traffic is usually light – because relatively few Cubans own cars. The highways feature ordinary interstate interchanges and these roads have excellent signage. You’ll see a lot of people trying to flag down rides and more than a few broken down old cars along the way. The trip from downtown Havana to Vinales takes 3-4 hours and costs $14 one-way. There was a 30-minute stop at a large “Tiki style” rest area along the way – not unlike our highway oases (on the return trip we did not stop at the rest area). Similarly, the trip to Trinidad was six hours with a rest stop and some intermediate stops in Cienfuegos and other places. Cost was $25 one way. Once the manually shifted bus exits the freeway, the driver is on two-lane road that is barely wide enough for two buses to meet in passing. All the very professional bus drivers had nerves of steel – often passing within inches of traffic. The bus bounces and sways a lot on the undulating and winding roads. You could easily become motion-sick. The driver often mashes on the brakes for some surprise – like a horse cart on the road – in a blind curve. The bus comes to a crawl until the driver can see

The view from inside the bus behind a livestock wagon towed by a tractor in no rush to get out of the way of the bus. Two guys ride with the cattle. These scenes are common around the island. Photo, Allen Penticoff it is clear to pass the cart that has not budged an inch. Makes for slow going at times. I don’t really recommend sitting up front where you can see what is going on. It appears a bit hairy at times. All that because renting a car is very expensive and you don’t have the nerves to deal with what goes on. A taxi trip to Trinidad will be faster but will set you back $176 one-way. So you ride the bus. In most towns, including Havana, there will be “collectivo” taxis that pool riders together to share the cost of a trip from one town to another. You’ll need to ask around for one. They have lots of buses. You will not ride the packed smelly smog belching cheap old city buses (some of which are double buses) or the country “chicken” buses. The Cuban train system is so bad the Cubans won’t use it. However, in-country airfare can be quite reasonable to some destinations. Because of the way their economy works – not that many goods are transported via the highway, so the roads are not clogged with tractor-trailers. Indeed, most food is organic because they don’t have commercial fertilizers and is grown within the province. Not much food is transported between provinces. Thus, great seafood in Vinales that has two

nearby coasts. Less so in Havana, which is on the ocean, but lacks fishing fleets. Fruit and vegetables follow a similar pattern. I did find a jar of asparagus in a gas station store in Vinales for $5. Too pricey for most Cubans. Getting about in Old Havana will be mostly on foot as the distances are not far between attractions. Taxis are easy to find and range from small yellow sedans to huge pink Cadillac convertibles (I’ll have a future column exclusively about the old American cars in Cuba). Most rides cost $10 to get to the usual places. They will not put four people in a car that seats three passengers. Find a bigger taxi or split up. Other odd ways to get about are the tuck-tucks – little three-wheel motor scooters with a yellow egg-like open passenger shell. We never took one despite the desire to. Same with the three-wheeled pedi-cab that will move two of you. Bicycles, scooters and small motorcycles (another separate column) are in vast use – but not much by us tourists (with some exceptions). Early morning taxis should be arranged for in advance – they will show up early for the appointment. Taxi drivers often open the doors and will handle the bigger luggage, but don’t expect tips – although some

may build that into the cost of the ride by overcharging the unknowing – even when you try to negotiate in advance (which you should always do). Tip if you had a good ride. It is much appreciated. Beware the “arranger” who finds you a taxi. Taxis are not hard to find and the arranged ride may end up costing you more. Taxi drivers will often come back later to provide a ride back, if requested, at no additional charge. Convertible rides will cost double – but it is worth it to roll along the famous seaside Malecon road with the driver serving as tour guide. We did this in a classic blue 1951 Chevy convertible. Taxi drivers often speak very good English. Cuba has a high priority on education and many people have college educations in professional fields. Ironically doctors, engineers and other professionals find they can make a better living driving a taxi than working in their profession. This is true of some of the wait staff in the better restaurants as well. In all we were quite surprised at the percent of the Cuban population that can speak English reasonably well - despite our 50 years of political stalemate. The people, and I dare say even the government, is quite friendly towards people from the United States. When President Obama opened relations with Cuba in 2016, us citizens of the USA flocked to Cuba in droves. The Cubans geared up their economy to receive us. Then in 2017 the Trump Administration reverted to the old cold shoulder embargo. Why? The Cuban military poses no threat to us – and their economy is turning capitalist. Personally, I believe removing the embargo and conducting free trade with the Cubans will speed the transition of changing their economy from heavily government controlled to a moderate capitalist one similar to European countries. The Cuban people themselves are eager to earn a buck. It would also be VERY nice to be able to use an American bank credit card in Cuba. Now it is all cash for us and exchanging our money has an additional fee that Euro using countries don’t have. No ATMs for us either. As we were among a relatively small number of Americans in Cuba at this time; the people we met were somewhat surprised to learn we were from the USA. There are plenty of tourists from everywhere else. We are not a majority at this time. I think they would be delighted to buy cars made in the USA. Japanese and Chinese cars dominate the newer car fleet of taxis and private cars in Cuba now. To be continued... R.


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Crossword

Adding cranberries to the backyard garden By Grant McCarty Contributor

Cranberries are a plant that many backyard growers are interested in trying out; however, you do not commonly see them at home and garden centers. When you hear about cranberries, immediately you think of cranberry bogs, large pools of cranberries growing in them. In fact, if you have traveled on Interstate 90 toward Minneapolis, you will commonly see these bogs on either side while in Wisconsin. Almost half of cranberry production in the United States comes from Wisconsin. You do not need a bog to grow cranberries. Because cranberries float, growers create these bogs in order to harvest the berries. The North American cranberry is the common type that is grown for juice and for thanksgiving meals. Because of their tartness, they are usually combined with a sweetener. You may also see the North American-Low bush cranberry. This one is different as it is commonly called lingonberry. While not as tart, you may find it does not grow as well in our planting zone. Before you plant your cranberry plant, know that it can take up to 4 years before it produces fruit. The cranberry plant is a small,

evergreen shrub. At maturity, it reaches a height of around 1 foot. Like blueberry plants, cranberry plants need acidic soil with a pH of 4.0-5.3. Most likely your growing area is not acidic enough. A soil test will tell you what your soil pH is but if you have to lower the soil pH, you may find that you do not have enough time to do this before planting this spring. Other strategies can be to make a raised bed or see if you could grow it in a planter. Unlike other berry plants, cranberry plants do not need to be pruned. Space your plants 2-3 feet between and plant an additional plant to assist with pollination. The leaves on the plant will live for two seasons before they are shed. The plant will flower in late June and early July with pinkish-white flowers at the end of the stems, hanging upside down. The flowers are self-pollinated with berries that will be green then white and finally the red color. This color changing process can be a long time between 60-120 days after pollination. R. Grant McCarty is the Local Food and Smalls Farms Educator of the University of Illinois Extension. His tips and tricks for local eating and your at-home garden appear every week in The Rock River Times.

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NFL Offseason

Breaking down the Bears’ free agency one of the handful of NFL players that can score on any given play he touches the ball. Chicago now has the electric Tarik Cohen and Gabriel on the same roster. That’s an unfair fact. A fact that should make plenty of defensive coordinators lose sleep at night. It’s a measure of hype that the burner Gabriel is ready to live up to.

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4 years, $15 million, $9 million guaranteed: B Parkey’s signing is the greatest indicator that the Bears plan to be immediately relevant. That their timeline to go compete for a championship is now, not two or three years down the line. That’s because if you’re going to build a successful, high-flying offense, you need a kicker to be able to capitalize on points on the rare occasions you don’t reach the end zone. You need a kicker that can excel in crunch time with a pressure kick when your franchise quarterback puts you in a position to win. Ever since releasing Gould back in 2016, the Bears haven’t had that. With a former record rookie scoring leader in 2014 that made over 90 percent of his 2017 kicks in Parkey, they finally have stability that can be relied upon again. The Bears were able to add wideout Allen Robinson, one of the top offensive weapons in this year’s free agency crop, giving Mitchell Trubisky a legitimate No. 1 target. Photo, @chicagobears

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redit is due when called for. The most glaring need for the Bears going into the 2018 off-season was offensive weaponry. If the team was going to put second-year quarterback Mitchell Trubisky into a position to succeed, the worst NFL skill position group needed to be overhauled. In one whirlwind free agency week, general manager Ryan Pace accomplished one of his primary goals in finally turning the Bears into a relevant championship contender. He went out and acquired weapons that can put Chicago back on the map. The haul for the Bears is impressive and paints the picture of a team ready and willing to win now. What Pace accomplished on the open market deserves proper acclaim. Whether he was unshackled by the constraints of a lame duck coach in John Fox, or felt he needed to make his mark now, Pace was a man on a mission this free agency period. A man determined to bring his charter franchise back into the light. Let’s grade each signing and re-signing made by the Bears and Pace in 2018’s free agency.

Allen Robinson, WR

3 years, $42 million, $18 million guaranteed: A The top available receiver on the market, the Bears made sure to put on the full-court

press for Robinson as soon as it was discovered the Jaguars wouldn’t franchise tag him. They never let up. Robinson is now the necessary game-breaking facet to Chicago’s offense. A playmaker that you can’t stop with any simple coverage. A true No. 1 receiver that’s a mismatch for almost anyone lined up across from him. And, most importantly, he’s the security blanket that Trubisky can consistently trust. Robinson is set to be a star in Chicago, and for good reason. The 24-year-old’s bright future is ahead of him. There’s no doubt: the Bears hit a home run with his signing.

Trey Burton, TE

4 years, $32 million, $22 million guaranteed: B+ One of the most important contributors to the Eagles’ first-ever Super Bowl victory this past February, Burton comes to the Bears in a similar multi-faceted role. As one of the most versatile offensive players in football, Nagy and company will ask Burton to line up most anywhere. They’ll split him out on the outside as a receiver. They’ll put him in the backfield to lead block. They may even have him occasionally throw passes to Trubisky, like he did to Philadelphia quarterback Nick Foles on Super Sunday. Behind starter Adam Shaheen, Burton gives the Bears a dimension they’ve been lacking of late offensively: capable unpredictability.

Taylor Gabriel, WR

4 years, $26 million, $14 million guaranteed: B+ After striking out on rumored top slot slash diminutive target Albert Wilson, the Bears wasted no time to pounce on their fallback option in the 5-foot-8 Gabriel. And what a fallback he is as

Chase Daniel, QB

sive needs, attention turned towards the defense and a still-gaping hole on the pass rushing edge. That’s where former 49er Lynch, who played one year for his mentor in current Bears’ defensive coordinator Vic Fangio in 2014, comes in. It’s been a struggle of late for Lynch as he fell out of favor with a shifting regime in San Francisco. This is Chicago’s bet that Fangio can unlock a player that previously enjoyed 12.5 sacks total back in 2014 and 2015. There’s talent here, it merely has to be brought back out again. Lynch won’t be the answer to the Bears’ edge woes, but he’s a solid start towards a solution.

Prince Amukamara, CB

3 years, $27 million, $18 million guaranteed: C+ Amukamara’s return to Chicago makes sense. For one, he enjoyed the best year of his career in 2017 alongside the returning Fuller. For the other, he’s rarely played in 16 games in his career, has a history of injury issues overall, and might become a liability should teams target him more moving forward. Not to mention the guaranteed money that should signal the Bears’ plan to draft a developmental replacement in April. As a No. 2 cornerback, Amukamara will likely be fine in his role. But if not, Chicago could be in trouble on one defensive boundary.

2 years, $10 million, $7 million guaranteed: C+ It’s said in the NFL that you’re only as good as your backup quarterback. The Bears have taken that proverb to heart by making Daniel the second-highest paid back-up in football, despite the 31-year-old having just two career starts. Ideally, Daniel’s notorious penchant for X’s and O’s work in Nagy’s offense rubs off on Trubisky as a professional. That’s why he’s here ultimately: to bring along the face of the franchise properly. To the dire extreme, the Bears obviously have the faith that Daniel can fill in when needed despite a limited sample size. It’s a small leap of faith, but a leap nonetheless.

Sam Acho, Edge

Kyle Fuller, CB

1 year, $1.5 million, $500,000 guaranteed: C While Parkey’s signing showed that the Bears plan to score points, how slowly Chicago moved on bringing back their punter could show how little they actually plan to punt. Jokes aside, the 27-year-old O’Donnell has steadily grown each season as a punter. With plenty of practice in 2017, he was resurgent and showed himself to be a solid field position weapon. If the Bears are going to contend, this hidden battle that’ll be waged by “MegaPunt” in O’Donnell couldn’t be ignored.

4 years, $56 million, $18 million guaranteed: B Drama ensued towards the end of the first wave of free agency when it was revealed that the transition-tagged Fuller had signed an offer sheet from the rival Packers. Many wondered whether the Bears would let their best cornerback, a homegrown talent, walk away to strengthen a division rival depending on the offer. They received a definite answer when Chicago, as was their right according to the tag, quickly matched three hours later. This, of course, was part of the Bears’ plan to let the cornerback figure his worth and come back once an appropriate contract offer was agreed to that they were comfortable with. They understood his market going in and their strategy of a transition tag worked wonders. There was never any chance Fuller would be allowed to go to Green Bay. So ended any drama of Fuller’s long-term future with the Bears.

Aaron Lynch, Edge

1 year, $4 million, $1.25 million guaranteed: C+ Once the Bears filled out their pertinent offen-

2 years, $7.5 million: C Acho is the Bears’ consummate professional. A good soldier well-liked by everyone in the organization that provides depth on special teams and defense. For the past few seasons, he had been operating on one-year deals with Chicago. His faith and drive was finally rewarded with a two-year contract that offers a measure of security for someone at Halas Hall that really earned that benefit.

Pat O’Donnell, P

Bradley Sowell, OL

2-year contract: D Sowell didn’t have much of a role with the Bears in 2017, as he isn’t any good. If he’s pressed into action, the way he was in late December, then Chicago is in poor shape on the offensive line. Depending on unrevealed guaranteed money, it’s difficult to envision him making the roster out of training camp. There’s plenty of time for better, younger options to arise before the end of August. Robert is your guy for all things Bears. Find him on Twitter @RobertZeglinski.


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