The Rock River Times – February 4, 2026

Student loan borrowers in Illinois could face federal, state ‘tax bomb’ in 2026

Tax policy changes mean some student loan forgiveness dollars are now taxable

By Sam Freeman Medill Illinois News Bureau news@capitolnewsillinois.com

SPRINGFIELD — For the first time in five years, certain forms of student loan forgiveness will be taxable following a change in federal tax policy this year.

This comes after a provision of the American Rescue Plan Act expired Dec. 31. That measure, signed into law in 2021 by former President Joe Biden, temporarily excluded student loan debt from federal income taxes.

And those tax implications could extend to Illinois state taxes as well unless lawmakers act.

President Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” enacted last summer, did not make the student loan tax forgiveness provision permanent. As a result, student loans that are canceled or partially forgiven in 2026 and beyond will see taxes owed on those forgiven amounts, advocates said. These taxes could amount to as much as $10,000, depending on the borrower’s income.

This includes income-driven repayment plan-related forgiveness; some closed school discharges — where 100% of a student loan obligation is wiped out if a school closes — and private settlements. Meanwhile, some forms of loan forgiveness remain tax-free, such as public service loan forgiveness, teacher loan forgiveness, and death and disability discharge programs.

According to a report from Protect Borrowers, a nonprofit organization dedicated to eliminating the burden of student debt, two-thirds of people who receive loan cancellation under income-driven repayment plans earn less than $50,000 a year and have less than $1,000 in savings.

“A tax bomb on people with that amount of assets and that amount of income, it could be really financially devastating,” said Jennifer Zhang, a researcher for Protect Borrowers.

A group of congressional Democrats, including U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth, sent a letter to Treasury Secretary and Acting IRS Commissioner Scott Bessent on Nov. 9 calling the tax reinstatement a “financial disaster for working-class Americans.”

Illinois will also tax loan forgiveness

In addition to federal taxes, some

borrowers will also face a similar tax hike at the state level. Illinois is one of 20 states whose tax codes automatically conform to the federal change. This means that unless Illinois legislators decouple the conforming provision before taxes are due next year, student loan forgiveness amounts will also be taxed by the state.

“I would certainly be supportive of (decoupling),” Sen. Mike Halpin, D-Rock Island, said, although it’s currently not an issue that has reached the Illinois state legislature.

Lawmakers passed a bill in their fall veto session to decouple the state and federal tax code as it pertained to certain corporate taxes to head off a budget shortfall for the upcoming year. But it did not address student borrowing.

Other challenges facing student loan forgiveness are also expected to take effect this year:

Student loan forgiveness under Biden’s Saving on Valuable Education, or SAVE, plan has been blocked for more than a year after some Republican-led states mounted legal challenges, claiming the program is illegal. As a result, 7 million borrowers have been stuck in forbearance, which does not count toward loan forgiveness under income-driven repayment plans or the public service loan forgiveness provision.

The SAVE plan is an income-driven repayment plan for federal student loans created to lower monthly payments, limit interest from ballooning payments, and accelerate loan forgiveness.

If a proposed settlement agreement between the U.S. Department of Education and the state of Missouri is approved, the SAVE plan will end entirely. That would require borrowers to switch to another plan, like an income-based repayment plan, to qualify for loan forgiveness. This change shouldn’t result in any loss of loan forgiveness credit.

Income-based repayment currently is the only student loan repayment plan that remains preserved by the One Big Beautiful Bill. Trump’s bill removed the partial financial hardship requirement from the income-based repayment, which makes it easier for borrowers with higher incomes to enroll.

Income-based repayment is a federal student loan plan that caps monthly payments at a percentage of the borrower’s discretionary income. It is intended to benefit borrowers who have a high debt relative to their income.

The SAVE lawsuit also suspended student loan forgiveness under the Income-Contingent Repayment, or ICR,

plan and Pay As You Earn, or PAYE, plan. The Department of Education agreed to resume processing student loans that had reached their 25-year or 20-year eligibility thresholds, after a lawsuit challenge.

Although loan forgiveness under ICR and PAYE is expected to resume in February, these plans will be phased out under Trump’s bill by July 2028. As with SAVE, borrowers enrolled in ICR and PAYE will need to switch to an income-based repayment plan or a new Repayment Assistance Plan, or RAP, that is supposed to launch later this year.

RAP includes lower payments for some borrowers, an interest subsidy that will prevent loans from ballooning over time, and a 30-year repayment term before a borrower can qualify for student loan forgiveness. This repayment term is longer than current IDR options.

“When people have that much of a continual financial strain, they don’t build up their savings. They might not ever buy a home. They might not ever have kids,” Zhang said. “They might not ever achieve these different kinds of financial milestones.”

RAP also will require higher monthly payments for the lowest-income borrowers.

Finally, borrowers with federal Parent PLUS loans, who are typically limited to the ICR plan, also could face changes to their repayment options.

“Individuals with questions about their loans should call our Student Loan Helpline, 1-800-455-2456, which can direct struggling student borrowers to free resources about repayment options and information on avoiding default,” Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul said in a statement.

Borrowers can also use the Federal Student Aid website’s loan simulator to calculate monthly payments, evaluate repayment plan eligibility and choose the repayment plan that best suits their needs.

Sam Freeman is a graduate student in journalism with Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing Communications, and a fellow in its Medill Illinois News Bureau working in partnership with Capitol News Illinois.

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Drew Eurek presents abstract and figurative paintings in new exhibit

From Kortman Gallery

Artist Drew Eurek shares his life’s experiences on canvas with his expressive abstract and figurative paintings.

“The inspiration for my oil paintings comes directly from me,” says Eurek. “My thoughts, ideas, and memories are then abstracted into a visual story on canvas”

A solo exhibition of Eurek’s newest works will open in the Kortman Gallery in Downtown Rockford on Friday, February 6th from 5:30 to 9pm. The show titled, “Figures of the Soul,” will feature works primarily in oil, charcoal, and graphite.

Eurek, a Rockford based artist, has been actively painting and studying art for over 20 years. This will be his first solo show in the Kortman Gallery. His art exists in the space between pure abstraction and figurative representation with a strong emphasis on line, color, and intuitive mark making.

“My work explores the tension between structure and spontaneity, allowing form to emerge, dissolve, and reassemble throughout the painting process,” writes

Eurek in his artist’s statement. “Layers of color and line reveal evidence of revision and decision making, emphasizing the evolution of each piece from its initial gesture to its final state.”

“We’re pleased to have Drew’s vibrant and energetic work in the Kortman Gallery,” says gallery director, Doc Slafkosky. “His art is personal and intuitive and reflects his enthusiasm and exuberant attitude he has toward his work as an artist.”

“Figures of the soul” featuring new works by Drew Eurek will open with an artist’s reception on Friday, February 6th from 5:30 to 9pm, upstairs in the Kortman Gallery, 107 North Main Street in Downtown Rockford. Eurek’s exhibit will run through April 11th.

J.R. Kortman Center for Design and Kortman Gallery are open Tuesday through Friday, 11am to 6pm and Saturdays, 11am to 5pm. The opening event and gallery are free and open to the public. For more information visit www. jrkortman.com or phone 815-968-0123.

Iran summons EU ambassadors to protest Revolutionary Guard being listed as a terror group

By Jon Gambrell and Suzan Fraser Associated Press

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran said Monday that it had summoned all of the European Union’s ambassadors in the country to protest the bloc’s listing of the paramilitary Revolutionary Guard as a terror group.

The move came as Turkey tried to organize a meeting between U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian officials, seeking to jump-start talks to ease the threat of U.S. military action against Iran, two Turkish officials said.

The American military has moved the USS Abraham Lincoln and several guided-missile destroyers into the Middle East. It remains unclear whether U.S. President Donald Trump will decide to use force, as regional countries have engaged in diplomacy.

“Trump is trying to calibrate a response to Iran’s mass killing of protesters that punishes Iranian leaders without also embroiling the United States in a new, open-ended conflict in the region,” the New York-based Soufan Center think tank said Monday.

EU sanctions

The 27-nation bloc agreed to list the Guard as a terror group last week over its part in the crackdown on nationwide protests in January that killed thousands of people and saw tens of thousands of others detained.

Other countries, including the U.S. and Canada, have previously designated the Guard as a terrorist organization. While the move is largely symbolic, it does add to the economic pressure squeezing Iran.

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei told journalists that the ambassadors had begun to be summoned on Sunday and that process went into Monday as well.

“We think that in coming days, a decision will be made about a reciprocal action,” Baghaei said.

Iran’s parliamentary speaker said Sunday that the Islamic Republic now considers all EU militaries to be terrorist groups, citing a 2019 law. The European Commission, the bloc’s executive branch, said that it was keeping diplomatic channels open with Tehran, despite the tensions, and urged restraint from military action.

The Guard emerged from Iran’s 1979 Islamic Revolution as a force meant

to protect the Shiite cleric-overseen government and was later enshrined in its constitution. It operates in parallel with the country’s regular armed forces and has expanded into private enterprise, allowing it to thrive.

The Guard’s Basij force likely was key in putting down the demonstrations, starting in earnest from Jan. 8, when authorities cut off the internet and international telephone calls for the nation of 85 million people. Videos that have come out of Iran via Starlink satellite dishes and other means show men likely belonging to its forces shooting and beating protesters.

On Monday, the U.K. government joined a number of countries that sanctioned Iran’s interior minister, who oversees the country’s police, and nine other Iranians for their alleged role in facilitating the violent crackdown. The individuals were subjected to immediate asset freezes and travel bans.

Turkey’s role

In Turkey, officials have been trying to organize talks with Iran and Witkoff there, two Turkish officials said. They spoke on condition of anonymity because they weren’t authorized to brief journalists. One described the goal as trying to have Witkoff meet the Iranians by the end of the week, if possible.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Witkoff met multiple times last year in negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program in Rome and Oman, but never finalized a deal. On June 13, Israel launched a series of attacks on Iran that sparked a 12-day war between the countries, effectively halting those talks. The U.S. bombed three Iranian nuclear sites during the war.

Baghaei declined to give any specifics about the possibility of talks in Ankara. The U.S. didn’t immediately comment on the possible talks.

Axios first reported on the possible talks in Turkey.

Strait of Hormuz drill

Baghaei also said an exercise by the Guard in the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow mouth of the Persian Gulf through which a fifth of all oil traded passes, was “ongoing based on its timetable.”

Iran warned ships last week that a drill would be carried out on Sunday and Monday, but prior to Baghaei’s comments hadn’t acknowledged it taking place. The

U.S. military’s Central Command issued a strong warning to Iran not to harass its warships and aircraft, or impede commercial vessels moving through the strait.

Satellite photos taken Sunday by Planet Labs PBC and analyzed by The Associated Press showed small vessels moving at speed in the strait between Iran’s Qeshm and Hengam islands, some distance away from the corridor commercial vessels take. The Guard relies on a fleet of small, fast-attack ships in the strait.

Asked about whether Iran could face a war, Baghaei told the public “don’t worry at all.” He declined, however, to discuss whether Trump set a deadline for Iran to respond to Washington’s demands.

State television host

Iran’s state-run IRNA news agency reported on Monday that prosecutors in Tehran filed charges against the head of state television’s Ofogh channel, as well as producers and the host of a program who mocked those killed in the crackdown.

The program, which aired Saturday, saw the host reference allegations made abroad about Iran hiding bodies of the dead in freezers to bring out as victims if the U.S. attacks the country.

The host asked viewers a multiple-choice question about where Iran would hide the bodies, listing things like ice cream freezers and supermarket refrigerators.

The crackdown on the demonstrations killed at least 6,848 people, according to the U.S.-based Human Rights Activists News Agency, which has been accurate in other rounds of unrest in Iran. It fears even more may be dead. The Associated Press has been unable to independently assess the death toll. An additional 49,930 people have been arrested, the Human Rights Activists News Agency said.

As of Jan. 21, Iran’s government put the death toll at a far lower 3,117, saying 2,427 were civilians and security forces, labeling the rest “terrorists.” In the past, Iran’s theocracy has undercounted or not reported fatalities from unrest. However, the country’s presidency published a list of names Sunday it said belonged to 2,986 of those killed, something it hasn’t done in past protests.

Suzan Fraser reported from Ankara, Turkey. Sam McNeil in Brussels, and Sylvia Hui in London, contributed to this report.

Haunted Rockford

Buried Secrets

By Kathi Kresol Contributor

Sue Fiduccia had processed a lot of bodies while she served as coroner for Winnebago County for decades. But according to an article written in the Rockford Register Star on April 1, 2018, there was one case in Fiduccia’s illustrious career that affected her the most.

The story began in 1988 when Carrie Lynn was born to Sherri and John Gaines. The young couple struggled with raising Carrie and her older sister while also dealing with money problems and addictions.

The couple broke up and Sherri started dating a man fourteen years her senior named Richard (Rick) Howard. Sherri became pregnant and the couple moved into a house in the 3100 block of Searles Avenue. The neighbors quickly realized that all was not well between the young couple.

Apparently, Howard had a terrible temper. One of Sherri’s friends would describe him as “evil and sadistic” especially in his treatment of Sherri and the two little girls. People who lived on Searles suspected the couple of selling drugs because of all of the people that stopped at the house. In fact, one neighbor allegedly reported this activity to the police. They also saw Howard hitting Sherri but didn’t feel they should get involved in that situation. It was a decision that they would come to regret.

It was while the couple lived in the house on Searles Avenue that Carrie Lynn disappeared. The couple moved out and no one saw the little girl again. When relatives asked Sherri about Carrie Lynn she told them that the little girl was living with some other relatives. When asked why the little girl was no longer living with the family, Sherri told them that Rick and the toddler “didn’t get along”. This story continued for years. It is hard to fathom that no one, including family members, had any suspicions about Carrie

Lynn’s whereabouts.

Sometime in 1990, Sherri reunited with a girlfriend from high school. Sherri told her friend that the couple still received welfare payments for Carrie Lynnl even though the girl lived with relatives in Wisconsin. The friend later stated that she contacted DCFS and made a report about her suspicions that something had happened to Carrie Lynn. DCFS later stated that no report about Carrie Lynn had been filed.

Rick Howard and Sherri lived with their terrible secret until 1995.The Rockford Police received an anonymous tip in October that a body had been buried in the backyard of a house on Arthur Avenue. The police and Fiduccia went to the house and began to dig, not really believing that anything would be found.

They were all shocked when they unearthed a cardboard box with a small bundle wrapped in a blanket. Inside the blanket they found the skeletal remains of a small child. It was later discovered that Sherri had made the blanket while she was pregnant with Carrie Lynn.

Everyone involved with the recovery of Carrie Lynn’s body and finding her killer was touched by the sight of the little skeleton. It stayed with some of them, including Fiduccia for many years. They all became determined to bring her killer to justice.

Richard Howard was arrested for the killing of Carrie Lynn in 1995. He claimed that Carrie actually drowned in the bath tub and that he just buried her. But the autopsy conducted by Fiduccia proved that is not what happened to the little girl.

The truth horrified everyone. Howard had beaten and kicked the child, causing terrible injuries. Carrie Lynn took a full day to die while Howard and Sherri did nothing to get her the medical care she needed. Sherri, who was pregnant with her third child at the time,stated she was frightened of what Howard would do to

her and her other daughter. The couple buried Carrie in the back yard of a friend’s house on Arthur Avenue. Sherri kept the awful secret of Carrie’s death and burial for those five years because of her fear of Howard.

Authorities considered bringing charges against Sherri for the concealment of a homicidal death. But there was a five year statute of limitations for that charge in 1995. This has now been changed because of Carrie Lynn’s case. Even though Howard was arrested, Carrie Lynn was still not laid to rest. The defense wanted to keep her body for evidence. Carrie Lynn’s skeletal remains were kept in a drawer in the Coroner’s Office for a full year after she was found. A fresh flower was placed in the drawer every week and a small teddy bear was added.

Carrie Lynn’s body was finally released in October 1996 after Sherri petitioned the court for the right to bury her daughter. The folks of Rockford and Loves Park were so touched by this crime that a collection was gathered to help fund the burial of Carrie Lynn. In this case, like so many others, the folks of this area stepped up to help. Delahanty Funeral Home and the Sunset Memorial Gardens donated all the services for Carrie Lynn’s funeral.

Howard was convicted of first degree murder in 1997 but in 1999 the conviction was overturned. Howard was scheduled to face trial again but in July of 2000 he instead pled guilty to first degree murder and was sentenced to forty five years. Howard served eighteen years of that sentence at Dixon Correctional Center before being released in 2018. The papers reported that Howard had been released

and his whereabouts were unknown. Another secret in a case so full of them.

The people in our county who worked on this case wanted to make sure Carrie Lynn was never forgotten again. They also wanted to make sure that they helped other children who might be suffering from abuse. The decision to rename the Children’s Advocacy Center after Carrie Lynn in 1997 was a way to keep her story alive while assisting other children.

The Carrie Lynn Center differed from the centers for abused children that had existed before 1995. The center uses a team approach to help make the process less traumatizing for a child who has been the victim of abuse. Kathy Pomahac has been the Executive Director since the center opened. “It’s a team approach that gathers all the law enforcement investigators together and attempts to prevent the system itself from traumatizing a child victim”, Pomahac stated in an interview.

Sue Fiduccia was vital in exposing the horrible secret of what happened to Carrie Lynn. She and the others who exhumed Carrie Lynn’s body, never forgot this crime or the little girl buried so long ago. In another article written several years later, Fiduccia shared her own secret. She continued to visit the little girl’s grave for years after the crime was solved.

Kathi Kresol has been researching Rockford’s past for two decades.  She shares the stories she uncovers in these articles, in her books, and on tours she offers through Haunted Rockford.  Please visit the website at www.hauntedrockford.com to read more stories or to see upcoming events. Audio versions of Kathi’s stories are now available on the Haunted Rockford YouTube page.

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Climate change: The risk is growing

By Dr. Robert Vogl, Ph.D. Illinois Renewable Energy Association

Contributor

In a recent article by Fred Pearce in Yale Environment 360 he provides an update on Overshoot: The World is Hitting Point of No Return on Climate. It updates the warning by scientists of the potential of triggering tipping points the could lead to significant environmental consequences that could not be reversed.

In his article Pearce relies on a number of leading climate scientists to make the case regarding how societal consumption of fossil fuels is leading to irreversible climate change. This well written article reflects some of what Pearce wrote about climate change.

At the end of 2025 the world experienced the first three year period of exceeding the goal of limiting average global warming of 1.5° degrees Celsius. Unfortunately it is occurring as more of the world’s governments are less interested in cutting the emissions that cause global warming.

So far the impacts of climate change

have been gradual but if climate change accelerates suddenly tipping points are likely to be crossed. If crossed it would have a devastating impact on people and nature.

People around the globe are already experiencing the impacts of climate change with increasing deaths and destruction from rising heat waves, wildfires, and increasingly intense storms and floods. And the financial costs of the damages continue to rise.

Nature has been slowing the rate of climate change through absorbing roughly half of the Co2 releases to the air relying on trees to capture carbon dioxide along with the ocean absorbing it.

However the loss of trees in fires and developments in areas like the Amazon rainforests and other woodlands reduces the capacity of nature to absorb the growing emissions from the burning of fossil fuels accelerates the warming the planet. One frequently cited potential for a dramatic sudden collapse is the gulf stream which brings the current of warm water from the tropics flowing up

the Atlantic Coast of the US and flowing over to Europe. As the cold waters from the melting of the Greenland ice sheet accelerate they could disrupt the flow of warm water to parts of Western Europe leaving it far colder than it is now.

Without a more aggressive effort to slow climate change some scientists are looking at methods of cooling the planet by blocking the intensity of the sun from reaching the earth. If such methods prove successful, they would likely to be ongoing.

Ironically while the United States has dramatically increased its reliance on fossil fuels, China has become the global leader in the renewable energy revolution. Even some oil producing countries in the Middle East are investing in major solar farms to meet some of their energy needs.

There is some good news for renewable energy as its advocates are recommending increasing its use along with energy storage to meet the increasing demand for electricity from AI facilities as a less costly, cleaner and less water consumptive means to generate electricity.

Another smaller scale opportunity for using solar energy for home energy is the existence of solar panels that can be directly installed in a home outlet avoiding the need for approval by a utility our unit of government. Such small units were available years ago and have gained increasing popularity in Germany. Utah passed state legislation approving such units and recently Vermont is expected to become the second state to approve their use.

Of course tree planting programs are another means to capture carbon emissions and reduce the amount of air conditioning as the climate continues to warm. While these are relatively small gestures they do provide individuals with opportunities to lower carbon emissions. What remains essential is for global governments to implement strategies to meet the goal of not exceeding the 1.5° C average global temperature. Rather than adding more energy supplies more effort needs to be placed on redesigning the economy to less energy consumption. State

New SNAP work requirements go into effect Feb. 1, threatening recipient eligibility

The requirements change which recipients must work or volun- teer and how often

By Jenna Schweikert

Capitol News Illinois

jschweikert@capitolnewsillinois.com

New work requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program go into effect Feb. 1, threatening benefits for hundreds of thousands of Illinoisians.

Adults aged 18 to 64 without dependents under age 14 will be required to work, participate in SNAP Employment and Training programs or volunteer for at least 80 hours per month to receive benefits. Previously, only adults aged 18 to 54 without dependents under age 18 had to meet those requirements.

H.R. 1, known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” set these new SNAP requirements and made changes to many other

federal programs when it was signed into law in July 2025.

Up to 340,000 Illinoisians are at risk of losing their benefits with the new requirements, according to the Illinois Department of Human Services. Adults who do not meet the requirements can only receive SNAP benefits for up to three months in a three-year period.

As of September 2025, nearly two million Illinois residents were using SNAP benefits, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Two major changes to SNAP

Most SNAP recipients must meet general work requirements by applying for and accepting available work, participating in SNAP Employment and Training and not voluntarily quitting or reducing work hours below 30 a week without good reason.

Some recipients are automatically

exempt from this requirement based on factors like age, while others must submit exemption forms if they meet other criteria like homelessness or certain health conditions.

A smaller group of SNAP recipients known as ABAWDs, or able-bodied adults without dependents, must meet further requirements if they are not exempt.

H.R. 1 made two major changes by modifying the definition of ABAWDS and implementing more work requirements for the newly defined population, ending Illinois’ long-term work requirement waiver for existing ABAWDs, according to IDHS.

“Trump’s budget bill is designed to deliberately prevent Americans and Illinoisans from receiving assistance through the SNAP program by implementing new requirements that burden states and individuals who rely on this 100 percent federally funded benefits

resource,” Summer Griffith, a spokesperson for IDHS said in a statement.

SNAP recipients must also continue to update their income and household information to ensure they are receiving the correct benefits and meeting the applicable requirements.

“The Illinois Department of Human Services is communicating with SNAP participants regarding upcoming changes to SNAP and continues to provide support as people navigate new processes and changes imposed by the Trump Administration,” Griffiths said.

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Case No. 25 MR 455 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION

Notice is hereby given to you, MICHAEL H. LONG, that the Plaintiff has filed a COMPLAINT FOR FORFEITURE that is now pending in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, wherein the Plaintiff seeks an order authorizing the forfeiture and disposition of the following: 2022 FORD EDGE, VIN #2FMPK4K96NBA56103. This property was seized on or about 08/26/2025 by the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Department. The next court date is 3/19/2026 at 9:30 AM in Courtroom 426 in the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 W. State.

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In re the Matter of Andy Poou Jimenez – a Minor CASE NO: 2024-GR-0000288

TO Elias POOU CHE AND ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:

Notice is hereby given to you, the above-named Respondent, that a Petition has been filed in the Circuit Court of the 17th Judicial Circuit, Winnebago County, IL, Courtroom 314, 400 W. State St., Rockford, Illinois 61101 on November 25, 2024 by the said petitioner against you petitioning for PETITION to APPOINT a GUARDIAN for A MINOR and for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of the said Court against you as provided by law, and that the said suit is now pending.

Now, therefore, unless you, the said Respondent, file your response to said Petition or otherwise make your appearance therein, on or before February 23, 2026, default may be entered against you at any time after that day, and a Petition to Appoint a Guardian for a Minor entered in accordance with the prayer of said Petition.

Dated at Rockford, Illinois this 20th day of January.

Clerk of the Circuit Court

Prepared by: Amanda Ortiz

ARDC # 6346207

Aparicio Immigration Law

900 W Jackson Blvd Ste 5W Chicago, IL 60607 (312) 858-5824 aortiz@vailaw.com

Attorney for Petitioner 26927R TRRT 2/11

n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS

In the Matter of the Estate of STEPHEN J. FORSYTHE, Deceased 2026-PR-0009

PUBLICATION NOTICE - CLAIMS Notice is given of the death

of Stephen J. Forsythe, who died on October 2, 2025, a resident of Winnebago County, Illinois. Letters of Office were issued on January 13, 2026, and the Representative for the estate is Patricia Forsythe, 1293 Anee Drive, Rockford, IL 61108. The attorney for the estate is Amanda J. Martinez, 5732 E. Riverside Blvd., #201, Loves Park, IL 61111. The estate will be administered without Court Supervision, unless under section 28-4 of the Probate Act of 1975 (755ILCS 5/28-4) any interested person may terminate independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the Circuit Court Clerk.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before July 28, 2026, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of the first publication. Claims against the estate may be filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court, 400 W. State Street, Rockford, IL 61101, or with the Representative, or both. Any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the Representative and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed. Attorney Amanda J. Martinez ARDC#: 6287970

The Law Office of Amanda Adams Martinez LLC 5732 E. Riverside Blvd., #201 Loves Park, IL 61111 815-491-8065 amartinez@adamsmartinezlaw. com

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n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:

WILLIAM C. THOMAS, Deceased. CASE NO: 2026 PR 12 CLAIM NOTICE

NOTICE is given of the death of WILLIAM C. THOMAS, Letters of Office were issued on January 13, 2026, to Theo W. Thomas, Executor, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is BRIAN K. LARKIN, ONE COURT PLACE, SUITE 301, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS 61101.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before July 28, 2026, 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 W. 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 January 16, 2026 /s/ Theo W. Thomas Theo W. Thomas Brian K. Larkin Attorney at Law One Court Place, Suite 301 Rockford, IL 61101

815-964-4601

Brian@blarkinlaw.com 26929R TRRT 2/11

n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO

In the Matter of the Estate of: MICHELLE Y. SMEETON, Deceased.

Case No. 2025-PR-354

CLAIM NOTICE

NOTICE is given of the death of MICHELLE Y. SMEETON. Letters of Office were issued on the 14th day of January, 2026 to Ronald Smeeton, 9350 East Finwood Court, Inverness, Florida 34450, who is the legal representative of the Estate. The attorney for the Estate is GEORGE P. HAMPILOS, of Hampilos & Associates, Ltd., 6838 East State Street, Suite 302, Rockford, Illinois 61108.

Claims against the Estate may be filed on or before July 28, 2026, 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.

Copies of claims filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office--Probate Division, must be mailed or delivered to the Estate’s legal representative and to their attorney within ten days after it has been filed.

Dated: January 22, 2026

By: /s/ George P. Hampilos George P. Hampilos, Esq.

Prepared by:

George P. Hampilos – ARDC #6210622

HAMPILOS & ASSOCIATES, LTD.

6838 East State Street, Suite 302 Rockford, IL 61108

Telephone: 815-962-0044

Facsimile: 815-962-6250 georgehamp@aol.com

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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 used car sales business in said County and State under the name of Fast One’s Auto Sales at the following post office addresses: 5203 N. 2nd St., Ste. 2, Loves Park, IL 61111; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Victor Eduardo Armenta

SIGNED: Victor Eduardo Armenta

1/30/26

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 30th day of January, A.D. 2026. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Ariel Rosas, Deputy Clerk 26988R TRRT 2/18

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 JOANN CRULL, Deceased. CASE NO. 2025 PR 258 CLAIM NOTICE

Notice is given of the death of JOANN CRULL of Rockford, IL. Letters of Office were issued on January 9, 2026, to David J. Crull and Gregory J. Crull, who are the legal representatives of the estate. The attorney for the estate is G. Michael Scheurich. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before July 28, 2026, 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 of 1975, 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, Room 425, 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 the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed. Dated: January 19, 2026. G. MICHAEL SCHEURICH, Attorney G. MICHAEL SCHEURICH (##2479869)

Guyer & Enichen, P.C. Attorneys for the Estate 2601 Reid Farm Road, Suite B Rockford, Illinois 61114 (815) 636-9600 26930R TRRT 2/11 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS F STREET INVESTMENTS LLC, A WISCONSIN LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Plaintiff, -v.-

INTERNATIONAL WORD OUTREACH MINISTRIES, AN ILLINOIS CORPORATION, CHICAGO TITLE LAND TRUST COMPANY, A CORPORATION OF ILLINOIS, AS TRUSTEE UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF A CERTAIN TRUST AGREEMENT DATED MARCH 21, 2023 AND KNOWN AS TRUST NUMBER 8002391322, CREDITSHARES, LLC, FOUR RIVERS SANITATION AUTHORITY, TYLERS LANDSCAPING, LLC, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendant 2025 FC 0000057 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 8, 2026, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on March 3, 2026, at the Advocus National Title Insurance, 973 Featherstone Rd, Suite 100, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public in-person sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 9, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO-WIT:

COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LOT ONE (1), AS DESIGNATED UPON IMPERIAL OAKS AT SPRINGBROOK, PLAT NO. 1, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 9, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 36 OF PLATS, ON PAGES 109 AND 109A, IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 03 MINUTES 14 SECONDS WEST, ALONG THE WESTERLY LINE OF THE WOODS AT MISSION HILLS PLAT NO. 3, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 9, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH IS RECORDED IN BOOK 37 OF PLATS, ON PAGE 143A, IN SAID RECORDER’S OFFICE, A DISTANCE OF 465.01 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING

FOR THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PARCEL: THENCE CONTINUING SOUTH 00 DEGREES 03 MINUTES 14 SECONDS WEST, ALONG SAID WESTERLY LINE OF THE WOODS AT MISSION HILLS PLAT NO. 3, A DISTANCE OF 662.07 FEET TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOT THIRTY (30), AS DESIGNATED UPON THE WOODS AT MISSION HILLS PLAT NO. 2, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHWEST, QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 9, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH IS RECORDED IN BOOK 37 OF PLATS, ON PAGES 101A AND 101B, IN SAID RECORDER’S OFFICE; THENCE SOUTH 86 DEGREES 43 MINUTES 58 SECONDS WEST, ALONG THE NORTHERLY LINE OF THE WOODS AT MISSION HILLS PLAT NO. 2, AS AFORESAID, 695.52 FEET TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT THIRTY (30), AS DESIGNATED UPON PLAT NO. 2 OF IMPERIAL OAKS, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 9, AND THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 8, ALL IN TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH IS RECORDED IN BOOK 32 OF PLATS, ON PAGE 158, IN SAID RECORDER’S OFFICE; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 26 MINUTES 54 SECONDS WEST, ALONG THE NORTHERLY LINE OF SAID PLAT NO. 2 OF IMPERIAL OAKS, 595.88 FEET TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LOT NINE (9), A DESIGNATED UPON THE MANORS OF IMPERIAL OAKS PLAT NO. 1, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 9, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH IS RECORDED IN BOOK 36 OF PLATS, ON PAGES 49 AND 49A, IN SAID RECORDER’S OFFICE; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 08 MINUTES 26 SECONDS WEST, ALONG THE EASTERLY LINE OF THE MANORS OF IMPERIAL OAKS PLAT NO. 1, AS AFORESAID, 1042.70 FEET; THENCE NORTH 30 DEGREES 02 MINUTES 33 SECONDS EAST, ALONG THE EASTERLY LINE OF THE MANORS OF IMPERIAL OAKS PLAT NO. 1, AS AFORESAID AND ALONG THE EASTERLY LINE OF THE MANORS OF IMPERIAL OAKS PLAT NO. 2, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 9, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH IS RECORDED IN BOOK 36 OF PLATS, ON PAGES 64 AND 64A, IN SAID RECORDER’S OFFICE, A DISTANCE OF 139.23 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 34 MINUTES 14 SECONDS EAST, ALONG THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF THE MANORS OF IMPERIAL OAKS PLAT NO. 2, AS AFORESAID AND ALONG THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF IMPERIAL OAKS AT SPRINGBROOK, PLAT NO. 1, AS AFORESAID, 527.31 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 25 MINUTES 46 SECONDS EAST, 327.41 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 46 DEGREES 40 MINUTES 45 SECONDS EAST, 194.86 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 51 MINUTES 53 SECONDS EAST, 552.21

FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF ROCKFORD, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 3330 MARIA LINDEN DR., ROCKFORD, IL 61114 Property Index No. 12-09104-035

The real estate is improved with a commercial property.

The judgment amount was $563,471.41.

Sale terms: If sold to anyone other than the Plaintiff, 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 151701(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, contact Luke P Wiley, Wiley Law Group, LLC Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 53 W. Jackson Blvd. Suite 1510, Chicago, IL, 60604 (815) 685-4203. 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.

Luke P Wiley Wiley Law Group, LLC

53 W. Jackson Blvd. Suite 1510 Chicago IL, 60604 815-685-4203

Fax #: 815-390-1643

E-Mail: lukewiley@wileylaw.net

Case Number: 2025 FC 0000057

TJSC#: 46-145

used for that purpose. Case # 2025 FC 0000057 I3280874 P26941R TRRT 2/11 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS In the Matter of the Petition of RYAN JOSEPH STAVNEM and MELISSA ANNE ROMERO, Petitioners, To Adopt SKYLER MARIE GROSDIDIER, a minor, and MICHAEL HAGEN, Respondent. Case No. 2025-AD-123 PUBLICATION NOTICE

To: MICHAEL HAGEN AND ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Take notice a Petition for Adoption was filed in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Illinois, 17th Judicial Circuit, for the adoption of a child named Skyler Marie Grosdidier, and that in Courtroom 216, on the 27th day of March 2026, 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, Michael Hagen, and All Whom It May Concern, 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 23rd day of September, 2025. Thomas Klein Clerk of the Circuit Court 26978R TRRT 2/18 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO PROBATE DIVISION IN RE THE ESTATE OF: RAYMOND MIZYK Deceased.

Case No. 2026 PR 23 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of RAYMOND MIZYK, Letters of Office were issued on January 27, 2026, to VICTORIA WOOLCOTT, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is Mark Brynteson of Brynteson Law, 2969 Rolling Meadow Court, Belvidere, IL 61008. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before August 4, 2026, 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, 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. Mark Brynteson, Attorney for Administrator

Prepared by: Attorney for Petitioner

Mark Brynteson 2969 Rolling Meadow Court Belvidere, IL 61008

Office: (708)667-6868

Fax: (815)459-4075

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

Attorney Identification # 6278824

Email: mdb@bryntesonlaw.com

PURSUANT TO ILLINOIS SUPREME COURT RULE 11 FOR PLEADINGS ONLY

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n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF Winnebago COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENTCHANCERY DIVISION

MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE/ MECHANICS LIEN SECTION

US Bank Trust National Association, not in its individual capacity, but solely as Delaware trustee for GS Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust 2025-CES2, Plaintiff, vs. Zachary E. Scott Jr., Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants, Defendants. 2025-FC-0000487 913 E Main St. Rockton, IL 61072

PUBLICATION NOTICE

The requisite Affidavit for Publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you: Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants, Defendants in the above entitled suit, that said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Chancery Division, by the said Plaintiff, against you and other Defendants, praying for foreclosure of a certain Real Estate Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: The following described real estate situated in the County of Winnebago, and State of Illinois, to-wit:

Lot Six (6) as designated upon the Plat of L.J. Cork Subdivision of part of the South Half (1/2). Northwest Quarter (1/4) Section 19, Township 46 North, Range 2 East of the Third Principal Meridian, the Plat of which is recorded in Book 20 of Plats on page 129 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois..

Tax Number: 04-19-152-010 commonly known as 913 E Main St. Rockton, IL 61072; and which said Real Estate Mortgage was made by Zachary E. Scott Jr., who acquired the title as Zachary E. Scott, and recorded in the Office of the Winnebago County Recorder as Document Number 2024029648; that Summons was duly issued out of the said Court against you as provided by law, and that the said suit is now pending.

Now, therefore, unless you, the said named Defendant, file your answer to the Complaint in the said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, In the office of the Circuit Court of IL County, located at 400 West State Street, Room 101 Rockford, IL 61101, on or before March 6, 2026, default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said Complaint.

C. Anthony Crnic ARDC # 6312600 Cook County # 59191 THE SAYER LAW GROUP, P.C. 925 E 4th St. Waterloo, IA 50703 (319) 234-2530 tcrnic@sayerlaw.com generalupdates@sayerlaw.com IL250224 I3280986

P26970R TRRT 2/18 n n n TO: J.I. Corporation; Appleton Properties, Inc.; Illinois Secretary of State for Appleton Properties, Inc.; Appleton Properties, Inc.; Occupant; A & S Food Mart, LLC; Eleventh Street Gas n Go; Mobil/Corner Pantry; RMS Group, Inc.; US Petroleum, Inc.; William D. Crane Jr.; U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer; Ravi Inder Singh as R/A for RMS Group, Inc.;

Parent Petroleum, Inc.

Peter M. Spina as R/A for Parent Petroleum, Inc.

Columbia Bank as Successor to Pacific Premier Bank, N.A.; NSS Bank a/k/a The National Slovak Society of the USA; NSS Bank a/k/a The National Slovak Society of the USA; Lori Gummow, County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois; Claimants, Judgment Creditors, and Decree Creditors, if any of the above described as “Unknown Owners”; “Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots”.

TAX DEED NO.: 2026-TX-0000023 FILED: 1/21/2026 TAKE NOTICE

County of Winnebago

Date Premises Sold: November 7, 2023

Certificate No.: 202201573 & 202001574

Sold for General Taxes of (Year): 2022

Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special Assessment Number: N/A

Warrant No.: N/A Installment No.: N/A

THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES

Property Located at: 1603 11th Street, Rockford, IL 61104

Legal Description or Property Index No.: 11-36-107-005 and 1136-107-006

This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on July 1, 2026.

The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6 month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming.

This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before July 1, 2026.

This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County in 400 West State Street, Rockford, IL 61101, Room 412, on August 28, 2026 at 9:30 AM.

You may be present at this hearing, but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time.

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY

Redemption can be made at any time on or before July 1, 2026 by applying to the County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois at the Office of the County Clerk in Rockford, Illinois. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT THE COUNTY CLERK

404 Elm Street Suite 101 Rockford, IL 61101 815-319-4253

Private Equity Group LLC

I3280706

Purchaser or Assignee

January 22, 2026

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n n n TO: Judd Gastel; Judd Gastel; Judd Gastel; Judd Gastel; Judd Gastel; Judd Gastel; Judd Gastel; Judd Gastel; Occupant; Grant Duane Gastel ; Lori Gummow, County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois; Claimants, Judgment Creditors, and Decree Creditors, if any of the above described as “Unknown Owners”;

“Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots”.

TAX DEED NO.: 2026-TX-0000026

FILED: 1/21/2026

TAKE NOTICE

County of Winnebago

Date Premises Sold: November 7, 2023

Certificate No.: 202201650

Sold for General Taxes of (Year):

2022 Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special Assessment Number: N/A

Warrant No.: N/A Installment No.: N/A

THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES

Property Located at: 710 Grand Avenue, Loves Park, IL 61111

Legal Description or Property Index No.: 12-06-376-012

This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on July 1, 2026.

The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6 month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming.

This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before July 1, 2026.

This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County in 400 West State Street, Rockford, IL 61101, Room 412, on August 28, 2026 at 9:30 AM. You may be present at this hearing, but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time.

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY

Redemption can be made at any time on or before July 1, 2026 by applying to the County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois at the Office of the County Clerk in Rockford, Illinois.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

CONTACT THE COUNTY CLERK 404 Elm Street Suite 101 Rockford, IL 61101 815-319-4253

Private Equity Group LLC Purchaser or Assignee January 22, 2026

I3280707 P26973R TRRT 2/18 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO

In the Matter of the Estate of LOIS ANN BOESE, deceased No. 2026PR10 CLAIM NOTICE

Notice is given of the death of LOIS ANN BOESE, of Rockford, Illinois on January 29, 2025. Letters of office were issued on, January 13, 2026, to KENT CHARLES BOESE, 608 Rock Creek Church Rd. NW, Washington, DC 20010, as independent executor, whose attorney is TOBIN, RAMON & BARBER, 530 South State Street; Suite 200, Belvidere, IL 61008- 3711.

The estate will be administered without court supervision, unless under 5/28-4 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/28-4), an 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 Winnebago County Circuit Clerk -- Probate Division at the Winnebago County Courthouse, at 400 W. State Street, Rockford, IL

61101, or with the representative, or both, on or before August 4, 2026, which date is not less than six (6) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, 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 any claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

DATED: January 13, 2026

KENT CHARLES BOESE

Independent Executor Tobin, Ramon & Barber Lois Cannell Ramon ARDC: 2280434

Attorneys for Petitioner 530 South State Street; Suite 200 Belvidere, IL 61008-3711 (815) 544-0316

deb@tobinramon.com

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n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS

In the Matter of:

JILL I. POWELL, Decedent.

2026-PR-0020

PUBLICATION NOTICE TO CREDITORS and CLAIMANTS

Notice is given of the death of JILL I. POWELL, who died on October 22, 2025, a resident of Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois. Letters of Office were issued on January 27, 2026, and the Independent Administrator for the estate is VICKI P. NEWMAN, 705 Rienzi Lane, Highwood, IL 60040. The attorney for the estate is Amanda J. Martinez, 5732 E. Riverside Blvd., #201, Loves Park, IL 61111.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of this Court at 400 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61101 or with the representatives, or both, on or before August 4, 2026, any claim not filed within the period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representatives and to the attorney within 10 days after it had been filed. The estate will be administered without Court supervision unless an interested party terminates independent supervision administration by filing a petition to terminate under Section 28-4 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/28-4).

Attorney Amanda J. Martinez ARDC#: 6287970 The Law Office of Amanda Adams Martinez LLC 5732 E. Riverside Blvd., #201 Loves Park, IL 61111 815-491-8065 amartinez@adamsmartinezlaw. com

26975R TRRT 2/18 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO Probate Division ESTATE OF MARY J. STURM, Deceased.

Case No. 26-PR-14

CLAIM NOTICE

Notice is given of the death of MARY J. STURM, of Rockford, Illinois, on March 25, 2025. Letters of Office were issued on January 15, 2026, to RICHARD W. STURM, MARGARET S. LARSON, JOHN M. STURM and CHARLES F. STURM, c/o D. Kevin Sommer, Attorney at Law, One Court Place, Suite 300, Rockford, IL 61101, who are the Co-Executors of the estate. The attorney for the estate is D. KEVIN SOMMER, Attorney at Law, One Court Place, Suite 300, Rockford, IL 61101. Claims against the estate may be filed within 6 months from the date of first publication. Any claim not filed within 6 months from the date of first publication or claims not filed within 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, 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 St., Rockford, IL 61101, or with the estate’s legal representative, or both.

Copies of claims filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office, Probate Division, must be mailed or delivered to the estate’s legal representatives and to their attorney within ten days after it has been filed.

Dated: 01/28/2026

Richard W. Sturm, Margaret S. Larson, John M. Sturm and Charles F. Sturm, Co-Executors of the Estate Attorney for Executors: D. Kevin Sommer Attorney at Law One Court Place, Suite 300 Rockford, IL 61101

815.965.4412

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ADOPTION NOTICE

STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO STATE OF ILLINOIS

COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO

SS.

In Re the Matter of the Petition for Adoption of MIA A. ARELLANO, a female child, 2025 AD 95. Oscar Daniel Arellano, Defendant and To 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 minor child named MIA A. ARELLANO.

NOW THEREFORE, unless you, and all whom it may concern, file your answer to the Petition in the action or otherwise file your appearance therein in said Circuit Court of Winnebago County, in the City of Rockford, Illinois on or before the 27th day of March 2026, a default may be entered against you any time after that day and a Judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said Petition.

Dated: January 27, 2026 Clerk of the Circuit Court WALSH & WALSH, LLP

Attorney Meghan Bolte, #6302434 555 S. Perryville Road, Suite 104 Rockford, IL 61108

Phone: 815-399-1400 Fax: 815-399-9440 mnb@walshandwalsh.com 26982R TRRT 2/18 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION Plaintiff, -v.WOODROW WAYNE LEE et al Defendant 2025-FC-0000193 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 13, 2025, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on March 9, 2026, at the Advocus National Title Insurance, 973 Featherstone Rd, Suite 100, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public in-person sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY IS LOCATED IN WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS: THE NORTHERLY 68 FEET OF LOTS FORTY-ONE (41) AND FORTY-TWO (42) IN BLOCK FOURTEEN (14) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE

PLAT OF DRIVING PARK SUBDIVISION, 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 19 OF PLATS ON PAGE 120 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS, THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID PREMISES BEING PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOTS. Commonly known as 2907 RIDGE AVE, ROCKFORD, IL 61103 Property Index No. 11-11326-003

The real estate is improved with a residence.

Sale terms: If sold to anyone other than the Plaintiff, 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 151701(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, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 (630) 794-9876

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. 14-25-02648

Attorney ARDC No. 00468002

Case Number: 2025-FC-0000193

TJSC#: 45-2980

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.

Case # 2025-FC-0000193 I3281171 P26980R TRRT 2/18 n n n ADOPTION NOTICE STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO STATE OF ILLINOIS SS. COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO

In Re the Matter of the Petition for Adoption of PRESLEY JEAN O’NEIL, a female child, 2026 AD 6.

To 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 minor child named PRESLEY JEAN O’NEIL. NOW THEREFORE, unless you, and all whom it may concern, file your answer to the Petition in the action or otherwise file your appearance therein in said Circuit Court of Winnebago County, in the City of Rockford, Illinois on or before the 27th day of February, 2026, a default may be entered against you any time after that day and a Judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said Petition.

Dated: January 30, 2026

Thomas A. Klein Clerk of Court

WALSH & WALSH, LLP

Erin E. Walsh - #6279993

555 S. Perryville Road, Suite 104 Rockford, IL 61108

Telephone (815) 399-1400 Fax (815) 399-9440 eew@walshandwalsh.com 26986R TRRT 2/18

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TO: Beverly Hood Hicks; Occupant; Ockham’s Razor Publishing, LLC; The Center for Ethics and Entrepreneurship Foundation; Ivy Gabrielle Hood; Tessa Kianna Valentine; Lori Gummow, County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois; Claimants, Judgment Creditors, and Decree Creditors, if any of the above described as “Unknown Owners”; “Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots”.

TAX DEED NO.: 2026-TX-0000007 FILED: 1/20/2026

TAKE NOTICE

County of Winnebago Date Premises Sold: November 7, 2023

Certificate No.: 202200113

Sold for General Taxes of (Year): 2022

Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special Assessment Number: N/A

Warrant No.: N/A Installment No.: N/A

THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES

Property Located at: 10848 Meadowsweet Lane, Roscoe, IL 61073

Legal Description or Property

Index No.: 04-31-448-011

This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on July 1, 2026. The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6 month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales.

Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming.

This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before July 1, 2026. This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County in 400 West State Street, Rockford, IL 61101, Room 412, on August 28, 2026 at 9:30 AM. You may be present at this hearing, but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time.

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY Redemption can be made at any time on or before July 1, 2026 by applying to the County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois at the Office of the County Clerk in Rockford, Illinois.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT THE COUNTY CLERK 404 Elm Street Suite 101 Rockford, IL 61101 815-319-4253

Private Equity Group LLC Purchaser or Assignee January 21, 2026

I3280623

P26903R TRRT 2/11 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL COURT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO PROBATE DIVISION In the Matter of the Estate of SARAH M. TARARA, Deceased. Case No.: 2025-PR-0000179 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of SARAH M. TARARA of Winnebago, Illinois. Letters of Office were issued on January 29, 2026, to ANTHONY V. MANGIARACINA of Winnebago, Illinois, whose attorney is Matthew M. Hevrin, Allen Galluzzo Hevrin Leake, LLC, 839 North Perryville Road, Suite 200, Rockford, Illinois 61107. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before August 4, 2026, 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, Illinois 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) days after it has been filed.

ANTHONY V. MANGIARACINA, Executor for the Estate of SARAH M. TARARA, Deceased By: ALLEN GALLUZZO HEVRIN LEAKE, LLC By: Matthew M. Hevrin One of their Attorneys

PREPARED BY: ALLEN GALLUZZO HEVRIN LEAKE, LLC

Matthew M. Hevrin, ARDC #6256083

839 North Perryville Road, Suite 200 Rockford, IIlinois 61107 (815) 265-6464

Attorneys for the Estate

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LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING LLC

Plaintiff vs. DANIEL ZAHN; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS

Defendant 25 FC 306 CALENDAR

NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on March 12, 2026, at the hour 1:00 p.m., Intercounty’s Winnebago County office, 7210 East State Street, Rockford, IL 61108, sell, in person, to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate:

LOT 5 IN BLOCK 1 AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF COUNTY CLERK’S FIRST PLAT OF A PART OF GARRISION’S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF ROCKFORD, THE PLAT OF WHICH IS RECORDED IN BOOK 58 OF DEEDS (PLATS) ON PAGE 274 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS.

P.I.N. 11-14-378-008.

Commonly known as 921 North Avenue, Rockford, IL 61103. The real estate is: 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 189.5 of the Condominium Property Act. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than the mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 189.5 of the Condominium Property Act.

Sale terms: At sale, the bidder must have 10% (or 25% if so ordered in the Judgement of Foreclosure) down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property is sold AS IS subject to all liens or encumbrances. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the circuit court case record, property tax record and the title record to verify all information before bidding. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER THE ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(c) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP, 1 North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, Illinois 60602. 312-3469088. 25-22291IL

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION

intercountyjudicialsales.com

I3280929

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Maria Isabel Colon Vega; Maria Isabel Colon Vega; Maria Isabel Colon Vega; Occupant; Alexcia Mai Bradley; Fernando Colon Santiago; Lori Gummow, County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois; Claimants, Judgment Creditors, and Decree Creditors, if any of the above described as “Unknown Owners”; “Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots”.

TAX DEED NO.: 2026-TX-0000024

FILED: 1/21/2026

TAKE NOTICE

County of Winnebago

Date Premises Sold: November 7, 2023

Certificate No.: 202201588

Sold for General Taxes of (Year): 2022

Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special Assessment Number: N/A

Warrant No.: N/A Installment No.: N/A

THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES

Property Located at: 1607 17th Avenue, Rockford, IL 61104

Legal Description or Property Index No.: 11-36-176-002

This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on July 1, 2026. The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6 month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming.

This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before July 1, 2026. This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County in 400 West State Street, Rockford, IL 61101, Room 412, on August 28, 2026 at 9:30 AM.

You may be present at this hearing, but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time.

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY Redemption can be made at any time on or before July 1, 2026 by applying to the County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois at the Office of the County Clerk in Rockford, Illinois.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT THE COUNTY CLERK 404 Elm Street Suite 101 Rockford, IL 61101 815-319-4253

Private Equity Group LLC Purchaser or Assignee January 22, 2026 I3280708 P26945R TRRT 2/18 n n n TO: Michele Castronova; Keith Young; Keith Young; Keith Young; Keith Young; Michele Castronova; Occupant; Peter C. Young; Attorney General for the State of Illinois Department of Revenue; State of Illinois Department of Revenue; State of Illinois Department of Revenue; Lori Gummow, County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois; Claimants, Judgment Creditors, and Decree Creditors, if any of the above described as “Unknown Owners”; “Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots”.

TAX DEED NO.: 2026-TX-0000025 FILED: 1/21/2026

TAKE NOTICE

County of Winnebago

Date Premises Sold: November 7, 2023

Certificate No.: 202201619

Sold for General Taxes of (Year): 2022

Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special Assessment Number: N/A

Warrant No.: N/A Installment No.: N/A

THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES

Property Located at: 3560 Ryebrook Court, Rockford, IL 61114

Legal Description or Property Index No.: 12-02-378-015

This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on July 1, 2026. The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6 month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming.

This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before July 1, 2026. This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County in 400 West State Street, Rockford, IL 61101, Room 412, on August 28, 2026 at 9:30 AM. You may be present at this hearing, but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time.

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY Redemption can be made at any time on or before July 1, 2026 by applying to the County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois at the Office of the County Clerk in Rockford, Illinois.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT THE COUNTY CLERK

404 Elm Street Suite 101 Rockford, IL 61101

815-319-4253

Private Equity Group LLC Purchaser or Assignee January 22, 2026

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Michael J. Oliver; Michael J. Oliver; Michael J. Oliver; Occupant; Joseph W. Cruz; Justin A. Cruz; Laura L. Cruz; Emma Gary; Lori Gummow, County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois; Claimants, Judgment Creditors, and Decree Creditors, if any of the above described as “Unknown Owners”; “Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots”.

TAX DEED NO.: 2026-TX-0000029 FILED: 1/21/2026

TAKE NOTICE

County of Winnebago Date Premises Sold: November 7, 2023

Certificate No.: 202201731

Sold for General Taxes of (Year): 2022 Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special Assessment Number: N/A

Warrant No.: N/A Installment No.: N/A

THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES

Property Located at: 3422 North View Road, Rockford, IL 61107

Legal Description or Property

Index No.: 12-18-226-021

This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on July 1, 2026.

The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6 month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the County Clerk as to

the exact amount you owe before redeeming.

This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before July 1, 2026.

This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County in 400 West State Street, Rockford, IL 61101, Room 412, on August 28, 2026 at 9:30 AM.

You may be present at this hearing, but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time.

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY

Redemption can be made at any time on or before July 1, 2026 by applying to the County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois at the Office of the County Clerk in Rockford, Illinois.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

CONTACT THE COUNTY CLERK 404 Elm Street Suite 101 Rockford, IL 61101

815-319-4253

Private Equity Group LLC Purchaser or Assignee

January 22, 2026

I3280714

P26947R TRRT 2/18 n n n TO: Tiffany Brooks; Tiffany Brooks; Occupant; Maria V. Velez; Four Rivers Sanitation Authority; Lori Gummow, County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois; Claimants, Judgment Creditors, and Decree Creditors, if any of the above described as “Unknown Owners”; “Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots”.

TAX DEED NO.: 2026-TX-0000028 FILED: 1/21/2026

TAKE NOTICE

County of Winnebago

Date Premises Sold: November 7, 2023

Certificate No.: 202201729

Sold for General Taxes of (Year): 2022 Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special Assessment Number: N/A

Warrant No.: N/A Installment No.: N/A

THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES

Property Located at: 2607 Shady Lane, Rockford, IL 61107

Legal Description or Property Index No.: 12-18-127-006

This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on July 1, 2026.

The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6 month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming.

This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before July 1, 2026. This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County in 400 West State Street, Rockford, IL 61101, Room 412, on August 28, 2026 at 9:30 AM. You may be present at this hearing, but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time.

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM

by applying to the County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois at the Office of the County Clerk in Rockford, Illinois. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT THE COUNTY CLERK 404 Elm Street Suite 101 Rockford, IL 61101 815-319-4253

Private Equity Group LLC Purchaser or Assignee January 22, 2026 I3280715 P26948R TRRT 2/18 n n n TO:

Raymond E. Neff; Carol A. Harris; Carol A. Harris; Unknown Heirs & Devisees for the Estate of Raymond E. Neff; Unknown Heirs & Devisees for the Estate of Carol A. Harris; Unknown Heirs & Devisees for the Estate of Carol A. Harris; Steve A. Harris; James Harris; Judy Airwyke; Occupant; County of Winnebago c/o County Clerk; Winnebago County Highway Department; Lori Gummow, County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois; Claimants, Judgment Creditors, and Decree Creditors, if any of the above described as “Unknown Owners”; “Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots”.

TAX DEED NO.: 2026-TX-0000030 FILED: 1/21/2026

TAKE NOTICE

County of Winnebago

Date Premises Sold: November 7, 2023

Certificate No.: 202200780

Sold for General Taxes of (Year): 2022 Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special Assessment Number: N/A Warrant No.: N/A Installment No.: N/A

THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES

Property Located at: 6910 West Warrior Drive, Rockford, IL 61102

Legal Description or Property Index No.: 11-19-151-005

This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on July 1, 2026.

The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6 month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming.

This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before July 1, 2026.

This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County in 400 West State Street, Rockford, IL 61101, Room 412, on August 28, 2026 at 9:30 AM.

You may be present at this hearing, but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time.

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY

Redemption can be made at any time on or before July 1, 2026 by applying to the County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois at the Office of the County Clerk in Rockford, Illinois.

Private Equity Group LLC Purchaser or Assignee January 22, 2026 I3280712 P26949R TRRT 2/18 n n n TO: Anthony Birdwell; Kerri Birdwell; Anthony Birdwell; Kerri Birdwell; Kerri Birdwell; Kerri Birdwell; Anthony Birdwell; Anthony Birdwell; Occupant; Occupant; Brenda J. Powell; Scott B. Burton; Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services Technical Recovery Section; Attorney General for Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services; Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services Technical Recovery Section; Lori Gummow, County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois; Claimants, Judgment Creditors, and Decree Creditors, if any of the above described as “Unknown Owners”; “Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots”.

TAX DEED NO.: 2026-TX-0000033 FILED: 1/21/2026

TAKE NOTICE

County of Winnebago Date Premises Sold: November 7, 2023 Certificate No.: 202201056 Sold for General Taxes of (Year): 2022 Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special Assessment Number: N/A Warrant No.: N/A Installment No.: N/A THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES

Property Located at: 731-33 N Winnebago Street, Rockford, IL 61103

Legal Description or Property Index No.: 11-23-102-005

This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on July 1, 2026. The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6 month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming.

This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before July 1, 2026. This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County in 400 West State Street, Rockford, IL 61101, Room 412, on August 28, 2026 at 9:30 AM. You may be present at this hearing, but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time.

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY

Redemption can be made at any time on or before July 1, 2026 by applying to the County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois at the Office of the County Clerk in Rockford, Illinois.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT THE COUNTY CLERK

404 Elm Street Suite 101

Rockford, IL 61101

n n n TO: Jo Ann Williams

a/k/a JoAnn Williams; Jo Ann Williams a/k/a JoAnn Williams; Jeffery Williams; Jeffery Williams; Jeffery Williams; Arthur Williams; Arthur Williams; Jo Ann Williams a/k/a JoAnn Williams; Jeffery Williams; Occupant; Montrese Harris; Marshay A. Vaughn; Yazmine M. Turner; Marshawn D. Vaughn; Deonikee Renee Harris; Delores Chase Mccall; E-Straight Inc.; Eddie D. Straight as R/A for E-Straight Inc.; Attorney General for the State of Illinois Department of Revenue; State of Illinois Department of Revenue; State of Illinois Department of Revenue; E-Straight Inc.; Eddie D. Straight as R/A for E-Straight Inc.; E-Straight Inc.; Lori Gummow, County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois; Claimants, Judgment Creditors, and Decree Creditors, if any of the above described as “Unknown Owners”; “Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots”.

TAX DEED NO.: 2026-TX-0000035 FILED: 1/21/2026 TAKE NOTICE

County of Winnebago

Date Premises Sold: November 7, 2023

Certificate No.: 202201338

Sold for General Taxes of (Year): 2022 Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special Assessment Number: N/A

Warrant No.: N/A Installment No.: N/A

THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES

Property Located at: 1216 Blake Street, Rockford, IL 61102

Legal Description or Property Index No.: 11-27-107-003

This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on July 1, 2026. The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6 month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming.

This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before July 1, 2026.

This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County in 400 West State Street, Rockford, IL 61101, Room 412, on August 28, 2026 at 9:30 AM.

You may be present at this hearing, but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time.

Private Equity Group LLC Purchaser or Assignee January 22, 2026

I3280719

P26952R TRRT 2/18 n n n TO: Linda McNeely; Unknown Heirs & Devisees for the Estate of Linda McNeely; Unknown Heirs & Devisees for the Estate of Linda McNeely; Linda McNeely; Occupant; Wilmer L. Jackson; Timothy J. Willis; Rock River Water Reclamation District; Rock River Water Reclamation District; Rock River Water Reclamation District; Attorney General for the State of Illinois Department of Revenue; State of Illinois Department of Revenue; State of Illinois Department of Revenue; Lori Gummow, County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois; Claimants, Judgment Creditors, and Decree Creditors, if any of the above described as “Unknown Owners”; “Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots”. TAX DEED NO.: 2026-TX-0000031 FILED: 1/21/2026 TAKE NOTICE County of Winnebago Date Premises Sold: November 7, 2023 Certificate No.: 202200961 Sold for General Taxes of (Year): 2022 Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special Assessment Number: N/A Warrant No.: N/A Installment No.: N/A THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES Property Located at: 2311 Berkley St, Rockford, IL 61102 Legal Description or Property Index No.: 11-21-401-010

This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on July 1, 2026. The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6 month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming.

This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before July 1, 2026. This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County in 400 West State Street, Rockford, IL 61101, Room 412, on August 28, 2026 at 9:30 AM. You may be present at this hearing, but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time.

IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY

Redemption can be made at any time on or before July 1, 2026

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT THE COUNTY CLERK 404 Elm Street Suite 101 Rockford, IL 61101 815-319-4253

815-319-4253

Private Equity Group LLC Purchaser or Assignee January 21, 2026 I3280718 P26951R TRRT 2/18

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY Redemption can be made at any time on or before July 1, 2026 by applying to the County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois at the Office of the County Clerk in Rockford, Illinois. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT THE COUNTY CLERK 404 Elm Street Suite 101 Rockford, IL 61101 815-319-4253

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY Redemption can be made at any time on or before July 1, 2026 by applying to the County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois at the Office of the County Clerk in Rockford, Illinois.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT THE COUNTY CLERK

404 Elm Street Suite 101 Rockford, IL 61101 815-319-4253

Private Equity Group LLC Purchaser or Assignee January 22, 2026

I3280716

n n n TO:

Veronica Mendez; Veronica Mendez; Veronica Mendez; Veronica Mendez; Veronica Mendez; Occupant; Jessica M. Carrasquillo; Occupant; Lori Gummow, County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois; Claimants, Judgment Creditors, and Decree Creditors, if any of the above described as “Unknown Owners”; “Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots”.

TAX DEED NO.: 2026-TX-0000034 FILED: 1/21/2026

TAKE NOTICE

County of Winnebago

Date Premises Sold: November 7, 2023 Certificate No.: 202201232

Sold for General Taxes of (Year): 2022

Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special Assessment Number: N/A

Warrant No.: N/A Installment No.: N/A

THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES

Property Located at: 1628 13th Avenue, Rockford, IL 61104

Legal Description or Property

Index No.: 11-25-380-018

This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on July 1, 2026. The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6 month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming.

This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before July 1, 2026.

This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County in 400 West State Street, Rockford, IL 61101, Room 412, on August 28, 2026 at 9:30 AM.

You may be present at this hearing, but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time.

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM

IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY

Redemption can be made at any time on or before July 1, 2026 by applying to the County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois at the Office of the County Clerk in Rockford, Illinois.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

CONTACT THE COUNTY CLERK

404 Elm Street Suite 101 Rockford, IL 61101

815-319-4253

Private Equity Group LLC

I3280720

Purchaser or Assignee

January 22, 2026

P26953R TRRT 2/18 n n n TO:

Oscar Noyola Gonzales; Julio Guzman Lopez; Maria Celene Alonzo Clara; Oscar Noyola Gonzales; Occupant; Juan Carlos Marcial; Adrian Guzman; Jaqueline Guzman; Giovanni Guzman; Lori Gummow, County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois; Claimants, Judgment Creditors, and Decree Creditors, if any of the above described as “Unknown Owners”; “Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots”.

TAX DEED NO.: 2026-TX-0000036

FILED: 1/21/2026

TAKE NOTICE

County of Winnebago

Date Premises Sold: November 7, 2023

Certificate No.: 202201438

Sold for General Taxes of (Year): 2022

Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special Assessment Number: N/A

Warrant No.: N/A Installment No.: N/A

THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES

Property Located at: 1604

Loomis Street, Rockford, IL 61102

Legal Description or Property Index No.: 11-28-252-029

This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on July 1, 2026. The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6 month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming.

This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before July 1, 2026. This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County in 400 West State Street, Rockford, IL 61101, Room 412, on August 28, 2026 at 9:30 AM.

You may be present at this hearing, but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time.

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY

Redemption can be made at any time on or before July 1, 2026 by applying to the County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois at the Office of the County Clerk in Rockford, Illinois.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

CONTACT THE COUNTY CLERK 404 Elm Street Suite 101 Rockford, IL 61101

815-319-4253 Private Equity Group LLC Purchaser or Assignee January 22, 2026 I3280721 P26954R TRRT 2/18 n n n TO: Andres Medrano; Andres Medrano; Andres Medrano; Andres Medrano; Andres Medrano; Andres Medrano; Andres Medrano; Occupant; Kristen Spriggle; City of Rockford c/o City Clerk; City of Rockford Legal Department; City of Rockford Code Enforcement Division; Lori Gummow, County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois; Claimants, Judgment Creditors, and Decree Creditors, if any of the above described as “Unknown Owners”; “Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots”.

TAX DEED NO.: 2026-TX-0000037 FILED: 1/21/2026

TAKE NOTICE

County of Winnebago

Date Premises Sold: November 7, 2023

Certificate No.: 202201503

Sold for General Taxes of (Year): 2022

Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special Assessment Number: N/A

Warrant No.: N/A Installment No.: N/A

THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES

Property Located at: 2119 Martha Street, Rockford, IL 61104

Legal Description or Property Index No.: 11-34-426-010

This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on July 1, 2026.

The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6 month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming.

This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before July 1, 2026.

This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County in 400 West State Street, Rockford, IL 61101, Room 412, on August 28, 2026 at 9:30 AM.

You may be present at this hearing, but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time.

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY

Redemption can be made at any time on or before July 1, 2026 by applying to the County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois at the Office of the County Clerk in Rockford, Illinois.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

CONTACT THE COUNTY CLERK 404 Elm Street Suite 101 Rockford, IL 61101

815-319-4253

Private Equity Group LLC Purchaser or Assignee January 22, 2026 I3280723 P26955R TRRT 2/18 n n n TO:

Daniel Marquez; Daniel Marquez; Barbara Marquez; Barbara Marquez; Daniel Marquez; Barbara Marquez; Occupant; Lori Gummow, County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois; Claimants, Judgment Creditors, and Decree Creditors, if any of the above described as “Unknown Owners;” “Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots”.

TAX DEED NO.: 2026-TX-0000039 FILED: 1/21/2026

TAKE NOTICE

County of Winnebago

Date Premises Sold: November 7, 2023

Certificate No.: 202201548

Sold for General Taxes of (Year): 2022 Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special Assessment Number: N/A

Warrant No.: N/A Installment No.: N/A

THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES

Property Located at: 1123 17th Avenue, Rockford, IL 61104

Legal Description or Property

Index No.: 11-35-277-009

This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on July 1, 2026. The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6 month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to

redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming.

This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before July 1, 2026.

This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County in 400 West State Street, Rockford, IL 61101, Room 412, on August 28, 2026 at 9:30 AM.

You may be present at this hearing, but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time.

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY

Redemption can be made at any time on or before July 1, 2026 by applying to the County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois at the Office of the County Clerk in Rockford, Illinois.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

CONTACT THE COUNTY CLERK

404 Elm Street Suite 101 Rockford, IL 61101

815-319-4253

Private Equity Group LLC

Purchaser or Assignee

January 22, 2026 I3280724

P26956R TRRT 2/18 n n n

TO:

Anna M. Bruce; Anna M. Bruce c/o Teresa J. Smith; Unknown Heirs & Devisees for the Estate of Anna M. Bruce Teresa J. Smith; Anna A. Bruce as Trustee under the provisions of a certain Trust Agreement dated 10/24/1996

a/k/a The Anna A. Bruce Trust No. B1096; Anna A. Bruce as Trustee under the provisions of a certain Trust Agreement dated 10/24/1996

a/k/a The Anna A. Bruce Trust No. B1096; Unknown Heirs & Devisees for the Estate of Anna M. Bruce; Teresa J. Smith; Occupant; Thomas Wayne Hansford; Karen Hansford Christy; Demetris L. Wallace; Lori Gummow, County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois; Claimants, Judgment Creditors, and Decree Creditors, if any of the above described as “Unknown Owners”; “Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots”.

TAX DEED NO.: 2026-TX-0000041 FILED: 1/21/2026

TAKE NOTICE

County of Winnebago Date Premises Sold: November 7, 2023

Certificate No.: 202200734 Sold for General Taxes of (Year): 2022 Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special Assessment Number: N/A Warrant No.: N/A Installment No.: N/A THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES

Property Located at: 623 Soper Avenue, Rockford, IL 61101

Legal Description or Property Index No.: 11-16-456-001

This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on July 1, 2026. The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6 month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before

redeeming.

This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before July 1, 2026.

This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County in 400 West State Street, Rockford, IL 61101, Room 412, on August 28, 2026 at 9:30 AM.

You may be present at this hearing, but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time.

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY

Redemption can be made at any time on or before July 1, 2026 by applying to the County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois at the Office of the County Clerk in Rockford, Illinois.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT THE COUNTY CLERK 404 Elm Street Suite 101 Rockford, IL 61101 815-319-4253

Private Equity Group LLC Purchaser or Assignee January 22, 2026

I3280726

P26957R TRRT 2/18 n n n

TO: Anthony Shun; AHS1, LLC; Jane Hatch; AHS1, LLC; Jane Hatch; Jane Hatch; Zawadi Bushiri; Pumbe Kasongo; Pumbe Kasongo; Zawadi Bushiri; Occupant; U.S. Attorney General in 17 CR 50005-2; U.S. Attorney General in 17 CR 50005-2; Attorney General for the U.S.A. Department of Justice in 17 CR 50005-2; Lee Form Xayvandy; Lee Form Xayvandy; County of Winnebago c/o County Clerk; Winnebago County Health Department; Winnebago County Recorder’s Office; Lori Gummow, County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois; Claimants, Judgment Creditors, and Decree Creditors, if any of the above described as “Unknown Owners”; “Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots”.

TAX DEED NO.: 2026-TX-0000038 FILED: 1/21/2026

TAKE NOTICE

County of Winnebago

Date Premises Sold: November 7, 2023

Certificate No.: 202201520

Sold for General Taxes of (Year): 2022

Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special Assessment Number: N/A

Warrant No.: N/A Installment No.: N/A

THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES

Property Located at: 1512 South 6th Street, Rockford, IL 61104

Legal Description or Property

Index No.: 11-35-226-003

This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on July 1, 2026. The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6 month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming.

This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before July 1, 2026. This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County in 400 West State Street, Rockford, IL 61101, Room 412, on August 28, 2026 at 9:30 AM. You may be present at this hearing, but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time. YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY

Redemption can be made at any time on or before July 1, 2026 by applying to the County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois at the Office of the County Clerk in Rockford, Illinois. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT THE COUNTY CLERK 404 Elm Street Suite 101 Rockford, IL 61101 815-319-4253

Private Equity Group LLC Purchaser or Assignee January 22, 2026 I3280725 P26958R TRRT 2/18 n n n TO: Arturo Romero; Arturo Romero; Kimberly Romero; Kimberly Romero; Arturo Romero; Kimberly Romero; Occupant; AKR Winnebago, Inc.; John Gilbert as R/A for AKR Winnebago, Inc.; Arturo P. Romero as President for AKR Winnebago, Inc.; Image of Rockford, Inc.; Raymond G. Cain as R/A for Image of Rockford, Inc.; Illinois Secretary of State for Image of Rockford, Inc.; Image Lounge & Restaurant; Attorney General for the State of Illinois Department of Revenue; State of Illinois Department of Revenue; State of Illinois Department of Revenue; Mary Minzer c/o Minzer Investments, Inc.; Ralph O. Minzer c/o Minzer Investments, Inc.; Illinois Secretary of State for Minzer Investments, Inc.; Ralph O. Minzer Jr. as R/A for Minzer Investments, Inc.; Ralph O. Minzer Jr. as R/A for Minzer Investments, Inc.; Minzer Investments, Inc.; Lori Gummow, County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois; Claimants, Judgment Creditors, and Decree Creditors, if any of the above described as “Unknown Owners”; “Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots”.

TAX DEED NO.: 2026-TX-0000040 FILED: 1/21/2026

TAKE NOTICE

County of Winnebago

Date Premises Sold: November 7, 2023 Certificate No.: 202200753 Sold for General Taxes of (Year): 2022 Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special Assessment Number: N/A Warrant No.: N/A Installment No.: N/A

THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES

Property Located at: 5524 Auburn Street, Rockford, IL 61101

Legal Description or Property Index No.: 11-17-326-009

This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on July 1, 2026. The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6 month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser

at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming.

This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before July 1, 2026.

This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County in 400 West State Street, Rockford, IL 61101, Room 412, on August 28, 2026 at 9:30 AM. You may be present at this hearing, but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time.

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY

Redemption can be made at any time on or before July 1, 2026 by applying to the County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois at the Office of the County Clerk in Rockford, Illinois.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT THE COUNTY CLERK 404 Elm Street Suite 101 Rockford, IL 61101 815-319-4253

Private Equity Group LLC Purchaser or Assignee January 22, 2026 I3280727 P26959R TRRT 2/18 n n n TO: Corene Hearns; Elie Glover; Mattie Rodgers; Lucille Yancey; Pauline Mims; Leonard Glover; Willie Glover; Ben Glover; Elie Glover Jr.; Eldorado Glover; Willie Glover; Willie Glover; Willie Glover; Elie Glover Jr.; Unknown Heirs & Devisees for the Estate of Corine Glover; Unknown Heirs & Devisees for the Estate of Elie Glover; Unknown Heirs & Devisees for the Estate of Lucille Yancey; Unknown Heirs & Devisees for the Estate of Lucille Yancey; Unknown Heirs & Devisees for the Estate of Mattie Rodgers; Unknown Heirs & Devisees for the Estate of Mattie Rodgers; Unknown Heirs & Devisees for the Estate of Eldorado Glover; Unknown Heirs & Devisees for the Estate of Eldorado Glover; Unknown Heirs & Devisees for the Estate Pauline Mims; Unknown Heirs & Devisees for the Estate Pauline Mims; Unknown Heirs & Devisees for the Estate Willie Glover; Unknown Heirs & Devisees for the Estate of Elie Glover; Occupant; Tatiana S. Dangel; Occupant; Attorney General for the State of Illinois Department of Revenue; State of Illinois Department of Revenue; State of Illinois Department of Revenue; Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services Technical Recovery Section; Attorney General for Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services; Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services Technical Recovery Section; Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services Technical Recovery Section; Lori Gummow, County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois; Claimants, Judgment Creditors, and Decree Creditors, if any of the above described as “Unknown

Owners”; “Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots”.

TAX DEED NO.: 2026-TX-0000032 FILED: 1/21/2026

TAKE NOTICE

County of Winnebago

Date Premises Sold: November 7, 2023

Certificate No.: 202201052

Sold for General Taxes of (Year): 2022 Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special Assessment Number: N/A Warrant No.: N/A Installment No.: N/A

THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES

Property Located at: 725 Cedar Street, Rockford, IL 61102

Legal Description or Property Index No.: 11-22-405-005

This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on July 1, 2026. The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6 month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming.

This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before July 1, 2026.

This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County in 400 West State Street, Rockford, IL 61101, Room 412, on August 28, 2026 at 9:30 AM.

You may be present at this hearing, but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time.

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY

Redemption can be made at any time on or before July 1, 2026 by applying to the County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois at the Office of the County Clerk in Rockford, Illinois. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT THE COUNTY CLERK 404 Elm Street Suite 101 Rockford, IL 61101 815-319-4253

Private Equity Group LLC Purchaser or Assignee January 21, 2026

I3280728

P26960R TRRT 2/18 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 tire shop business in said County and State under the name of Ricos Tires & Auto at the following post office addresses: 443 N. Hinkley Ave., Rockford, IL 61101; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Lina Marie Gonzalez

SIGNED: Lina Marie Gonzalez 1/29/26

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 29th day of January, A.D. 2026. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Lisa Nolley, Deputy Clerk 26977R TRRT 2/18

n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

WINNEBAGO COUNTY, 400 WEST STATE STREET, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS

ESTATE OF Richard Lee Lucas, DECEASED.

25 PR 277

Notice is given to creditors of the death of the above named decedent. Letters of office were issued to Julie Loredo, 1808 Jonathan Avenue, Rockford, Illinois 61103, as Independent Executor, whose attorney of record is Bradley Kupiec, Heartland Law Firm, 1545 Waukegan Road, Suite 1-3, Glenview, Illinois 60025.

Notice is given to Cassandra Lucas and Layton Lucas in the above proceeding to probate a will and whose names or addresses are not stated in the petition to admit the will to probate, that an order was entered by the court on January 6, 2026 admitting the will to probate.

Within 42 days after the effective date of the original order of admission you may file a petition with the court to require proof of the will by testimony of the witnesses to the will in open court or other evidence, as provided in section 5/6-21 of the Probate Act of 1975 (Ill. Compiled Stat. 1992, Ch. 755, par. 5/6-21).

You also have the right under section 5/8-1 of the Probate Act (Ill. Compiled Stat. 1992, Ch 755, par. 5/8-1) to contest the validity of the will by filing a petition with the court within 6 months after admission of the will to probate.

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 with the clerk or with the representative, or both, on or before July 28, 2026, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by section 5/18-3 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 the 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.

E-filing is now mandatory for documents in civil cases with limited exemptions. To e-file, you must first create an account with an e-filing service provider. Visit http://efile.illinoiscourts.gov/service-providers.htm to learn more and to select a service provider. If you need additional help or have trouble e-filing, visit http://www.illinoiscourts.gov/FAQ/gethelp.asp.

Bradley Kupiec Heartland Law Firm (6346110) 1545 Waukegan Road, Suite 1-3 Glenview, Illinois 60025 (815)505-0717

I3280542

P26896R TRRT 2/11 n n n

TO:

Brian Fontanez; Amanda Christine Heverly

a/k/a Amanda Fontanez

a/k/a Amanda Haas; Amanda Christine Heverly

a/k/a Amanda Fontanez

a/k/a Amanda Haas; Brian Fontanez; Occupant; Clifford Allen Dean Jr.; Deborah S. Dean; Rio Desirae Cali; City of Rockford c/o City Clerk; City of Rockford, Construction & Development Services; United States Attorney’s Office in 1:16CR10051; U.S. Attorney General in 1:16CR10051;

U.S. Attorney General in 17 CR 50005-2; Attorney General for the U.S.A Department of Justice in 1:16CR10051; Lori Gummow, County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois; Claimants, Judgment Creditors, and Decree Creditors, if any of the above described as “Unknown Owners”; “Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots”.

TAX DEED NO.: 2026-TX-0000021 FILED: 1/20/2026 TAKE NOTICE

County of Winnebago

Date Premises Sold: November 7, 2023

Certificate No.: 202200706

Sold for General Taxes of (Year): 2022

Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special Assessment Number: N/A

Warrant No.: N/A Installment No.: N/A

THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES

Property Located at: 918 North Day Avenue, Rockford, IL 61101 Legal Description or Property Index No.: 11-16-330-008

This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on July 1, 2026.

The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6 month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming.

This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before July 1, 2026.

This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County in 400 West State Street, Rockford, IL 61101, Room 412, on August 28, 2026 at 9:30 AM.

You may be present at this hearing, but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time.

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY Redemption can be made at any time on or before July 1, 2026 by applying to the County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois at the Office of the County Clerk in Rockford, Illinois.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT THE COUNTY CLERK 404 Elm Street Suite 101 Rockford, IL 61101 815-319-4253

Private Equity Group LLC

Purchaser or Assignee January 21, 2026 I3280640 P26897R TRRT 2/11 n n n TO: Benigno Cruz; Sandra K. Cruz; Occupant; Peter Ortiz; Akeem Alexander; Elizabeth R. Rosario; McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce as Attorneys 2025-FC-000067; PNC Bank, N.A.; PNC Bank, N.A. Lori Gummow, County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois; Claimants, Judgment Creditors, and Decree Creditors, if any of the above described as “Unknown Owners”; “Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots”.

TAX DEED NO.: 2026-TX-0000020 FILED: 1/20/2026

TAKE NOTICE County of Winnebago

Date Premises Sold: November 7, 2023

Certificate No.: 202200595 Sold for General Taxes of (Year): 2022 Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special Assessment Number: N/A

Warrant No.: N/A Installment No.: N/A

THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES

Property Located at: 2020 North Rockton Avenue, Rockford, IL 61103

Legal Description or Property Index No.: 11-15-233-018

This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on July 1, 2026.

The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6 month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming.

This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before July 1, 2026.

This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County in 400 West State Street, Rockford, IL 61101, Room 412, on August 28, 2026 at 9:30 AM. You may be present at this hearing, but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time.

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY Redemption can be made at any time on or before July 1, 2026 by applying to the County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois at the Office of the County Clerk in Rockford, Illinois.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

CONTACT THE COUNTY CLERK 404 Elm Street Suite 101 Rockford, IL 61101 815-319-4253

Private Equity Group LLC Purchaser or Assignee January 21, 2026 I3280642 P26898R TRRT 2/11 n n n TO:

Kemisha Anderson; Kemisha Anderson; Kemisha Anderson; Kemisha Anderson; Occupant; Natalie C. Driver; Ricky Driver; Carrita Ann Thompson; Attorney General for the State of Illinois Department of Revenue; State of Illinois Department of Revenue; State of Illinois Department of Revenue; Top A1 Contracting, LLC; Noel Baldwin as R/A for Top A1 Contracting, LLC; Cavalry SPV I, LLC as assignee of Citibank, N.A.; CT Corporation System as R/A for Cavalry SPV I, LLC as assignee of Citibank, N.A.; Vella & Lund PC as Attorneys in 2022 SC 0001464; Max Christopher Frazier as Attorney in 2022 SC 0002393; Lori Gummow, County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois; Claimants, Judgment Creditors, and Decree Creditors, if any of the above described as “Unknown Owners”; “Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots”.

TAX DEED NO.: 2026-TX-0000022

FILED: 1/20/2026

TAKE NOTICE

County of Winnebago

Date Premises Sold: November

7, 2023

Certificate No.: 202200718

Sold for General Taxes of (Year): 2022 Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special Assessment Number: N/A Warrant No.: N/A Installment No.: N/A

THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES

Property Located at: 2520 Ashland Avenue, Rockford, IL 61101

Legal Description or Property Index No.: 11-16-382-002

This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on July 1, 2026.

The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6 month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales.

Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming.

This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before July 1, 2026.

This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County in 400 West State Street, Rockford, IL 61101, Room 412, on August 28, 2026 at 9:30 AM. You may be present at this hearing, but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time.

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY

Redemption can be made at any time on or before July 1, 2026 by applying to the County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois at the Office of the County Clerk in Rockford, Illinois.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

CONTACT THE COUNTY CLERK 404 Elm Street Suite 101 Rockford, IL 61101

815-319-4253

Private Equity Group LLC Purchaser or Assignee January 21, 2026 I3280641 P26899R TRRT 2/11

n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTYROCKFORD, ILLINOIS

U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, not in its individual capacity but solely in its capacity as Indenture Trustee of CIM Trust 2025-NR1 PLAINTIFF Vs. Ashley M. Sanders; Ruby E. Sanders; Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Gladys D. Sanders; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants; Amy L. Silvestri, as Special Representative for Gladys D. Sanders (deceased) DEFENDANTS No. 2026-FC-0000003

NOTICE BY PUBLICATION

NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Gladys D. Sanders 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: 725 Copper Dr Machesney Park, IL 61111 and which said Mortgage was made by: Gladys D. Sanders Ashley M. Sanders

the Mortgagor(s), to CitiFinancial Services, Inc., as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Winnebago County, Illinois, as Document No. 200700744661 modified with 2024012764; 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 February 27, 2026, 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. 14-24-07084

NOTE: This law firm is a debt collector.

I3280514

P26900R TRRT 2/11 n n n TO: Ronald L. Johnson; Ronald L. Johnson; Trisha Johnson; Ronald L. Johnson; Ronald L. Johnson; Laura L. Graham as Appointed Guardian and Conservator of Ronald L. Johnson; Laura L. Graham as Appointed Guardian and Conservator of Ronald L. Johnson; Laura L. Graham as Appointed Guardian and Conservator of Ronald L. Johnson; Laura L. Graham as Appointed Guardian and Conservator of Ronald L. Johnson; Occupant; Rosella V. Lewis; County of Winnebago c/o County Clerk; Winnebago County State’s Attorney’s Office; Winnebago County Highway Department; Law Offices of John H. Maville as Attorneys in 2022-CH-0000029; Lori Gummow, County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois; Claimants, Judgment Creditors, and Decree Creditors, if any of the above described as “Unknown Owners”; “Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots”.

TAX DEED NO.: 2026-TX-0000005 FILED: 1/20/2026 TAKE NOTICE

County of Winnebago

Date Premises Sold: November 7, 2023

Certificate No.: 202200094

Sold for General Taxes of (Year): 2022 Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special Assessment Number: N/A

Warrant No.: N/A Installment No.: N/A

THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES

Property Located at: 61 Sunrise Drive, Rockton, IL 61072

Legal Description or Property

Index No.: 04-18-426-010

This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on July 1, 2026.

The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6 month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales.

Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming.

This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before July 1, 2026. This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County in 400 West State Street, Rockford, IL 61101, Room 412, on August 28, 2026 at 9:30 AM.

You may be present at this hearing, but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time.

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY

Redemption can be made at any time on or before July 1, 2026 by applying to the County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois at the Office of the County Clerk in Rockford, Illinois.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT THE COUNTY CLERK 404 Elm Street Suite 101 Rockford, IL 61101 815-319-4253

Private Equity Group LLC Purchaser or Assignee

January 21, 2026 I3280621 P26901R TRRT 2/11 n n n TO: Joyce Ronan; Joyce Ronan; Occupant; Timothy L. Ronan; Myron D. Hanna; Lori Gummow, County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois; Claimants, Judgment Creditors, and Decree Creditors, if any of the above described as “Unknown Owners”; “Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots”.

TAX DEED NO.: 2026-TX-0000004 FILED: 1/20/2026

TAKE NOTICE

County of Winnebago Date Premises Sold: November 7, 2023

Certificate No.: 202200059 Sold for General Taxes of (Year): 2022 Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special Assessment Number: N/A Warrant No.: N/A Installment No.: N/A THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES

Property Located at: 242 Miller Street, South Beloit, IL 61080 Legal Description or Property Index No.: 04-06-183-023

This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on July 1, 2026. The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6 month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming. This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before July 1, 2026. This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County in 400 West State Street, Rockford, IL 61101, Room 412, on August 28, 2026 at 9:30 AM. You may be present at this hearing, but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time.

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY Redemption can be made at

any time on or before July 1, 2026 by applying to the County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois at the Office of the County Clerk in Rockford, Illinois.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT THE COUNTY CLERK 404 Elm Street Suite 101 Rockford, IL 61101 815-319-4253

Private Equity Group LLC Purchaser or Assignee January 21, 2026 I3280622

P26902R TRRT 2/11

n n n TO: Mark A. O’Donnell; Brenda J. Reed; Mark A. O’Donnell; Mark A. O’Donnell; Brenda J. Reed; Brenda J. Reed; Brenda J. Reed; Mark A. O’Donnell; Occupant; Cal Financial Group, Inc.; Darlene J. Lutzow as R/A for Cal Financial Group, Inc.; Illinois Secretary of State for Cal Financial Group, Inc.; Kevin B. Roark; Lori Gummow, County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois; Claimants, Judgment Creditors, and Decree Creditors, if any of the above described as “Unknown Owners”; “Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots”.

TAX DEED NO.: 2026-TX-0000006 FILED: 1/20/2026 TAKE NOTICE

County of Winnebago

Date Premises Sold: November 7, 2023

Certificate No.: 202200111

Sold for General Taxes of (Year): 2022 Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special Assessment Number: N/A

Warrant No.: N/A Installment No.: N/A

THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES

Property Located at: 11821 Hayloft Lane, Roscoe, IL 61073 Legal Description or Property Index No.: 04-29-327-006

This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on July 1, 2026.

The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6 month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming.

This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before July 1, 2026. This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County in 400 West State Street, Rockford, IL 61101, Room 412, on August 28, 2026 at 9:30 AM.

You may be present at this hearing, but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time.

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY Redemption can be made at any time on or before July 1, 2026 by applying to the County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois at the Office of the County Clerk in Rockford, Illinois.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT THE COUNTY CLERK 404 Elm Street Suite 101 Rockford, IL 61101

815-319-4253

Private Equity Group LLC

Purchaser or Assignee January 21, 2026

I3280625 P26904R TRRT 2/11 n n n TO:

Trina P. Gendron; Trina P. Gendron; Dennis A. Gendron; Dennis A. Gendron; Trina P. Gendron; Dennis A. Gendron; Dennis A. Gendron; Dennis A. Gendron; Dennis A. Gendron; Dennis A. Gendron; Trina P. Gendron; Trina P. Gendron; Trina P. Gendron; Trina P. Gendron; Occupant; Kendal Joseph Middleton; Lori Gummow, County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois; Claimants, Judgment Creditors, and Decree Creditors, if any of the above described as “Unknown Owners”; “Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots”. TAX DEED NO.: 2026-TX-0000049 FILED: 1/22/2026 TAKE NOTICE County of Winnebago Date Premises Sold: November 7, 2023

Certificate No.: 202202188 Sold for General Taxes of (Year): 2022 Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special Assessment Number: N/A Warrant No.: N/A Installment No.: N/A

THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES

Property Located at: 4406 O Connell Street, Rockford, IL 61109

Legal Description or Property Index No.: 16-05-327-002

This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on July 1, 2026.

The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6 month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming.

This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before July 1, 2026. This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County in 400 West State Street, Rockford, IL 61101, Room 412, on August 28, 2026 at 9:30 AM.

You may be present at this hearing, but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time.

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY

Redemption can be made at any time on or before July 1, 2026 by applying to the County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois at the Office of the County Clerk in Rockford, Illinois.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

CONTACT THE COUNTY CLERK

404 Elm Street Suite 101 Rockford, IL 61101

815-319-4253 Private Equity Group LLC Purchaser or Assignee January 23, 2026 I3280816

Rock River Times. February 4, 2026

n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WinnebagoRockford, ILLINOIS

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.

Plaintiff vs. Sara A. Amdur

a/k/a Sara Amdur Rowe; Corey William Rowe

a/k/a Corey W. Rowe

a/k/a Corey Rowe; Defendant 24 FC 276 CALENDAR

NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on February 26, 2026, at the hour 1:00 p.m., Intercounty’s Winnebago County office, 7210 East State Street, Rockford, IL 61108, sell, in person, to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: LOT SEVEN (7) IN BLOCK FOUR (4) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF BROADVIEW HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 19 OF PLATS ON PAGE 44 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS.

P.I.N. 12-30-303-012. Commonly known as 1023 21st Street, Rockford, IL 61108. The real estate is: single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a common interest community unit, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection(g-1) of Section 189.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: At sale, the bidder must have 10% (or 25% if so ordered in the Judgement of Foreclosure) down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property is sold AS IS subject to all liens or encumbrances. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the circuit court case record, property tax record and the title record to verify all information before bidding. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER THE ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(c) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Halliday Watkins & Mann, 376 East 400 South, Suite 300, Salt Lake City, Utah 84111. (801) 355-2886. IL21124 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3280121 P26877R TRRT 2/4 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

WINNEBAGO COUNTY, 400 WEST STATE STREET, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF Lyn D. Becknell, DECEASED.

25 PR 312

Notice is given to creditors of the death of the above named decedent.

Letters of office were issued to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., 14767 North Outer 40 Road, Suite 200, Saint Louis, Missouri 63017, as Independent Executor, whose attorney of record is Ryan M. Holmes, Clark Hill PLC, 130 East Randolph Street, Suite 3900, 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 with the clerk or with the representative, or both, on or before July 21, 2026, 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.

E-filing is now mandatory for documents in civil cases with limited exemptions. To e-file, you must first create an account with an e-filing service provider. Visit http://efile.illinoiscourts.gov/service-providers.htm to learn more and to select a service provider. If you need additional help or have trouble e-filing, visit http://www.illinoiscourts.gov/FAQ/gethelp.asp.

Ryan M. Holmes

Clark Hill PLC (6280239) 130 East Randolph Street, Suite 3900 Chicago, Illinois 60601 (312) 985-5900

I3280137

P26878R TRRT 2/4 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: TERESA DOWNING, Deceased.

CASE NO. 2025 PR 281 CLAIM NOTICE

NOTICE is given of the death of TERESA DOWNING. Letters of Office were issued on August 12, 2025 to Jason Downing who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is Nicole L. Beran of Laura A. Epstein & Associates, 6072 Brynwood Drive, Suite 203, Rockford, IL 61114.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before July 21, 2026, 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. /s/ Nicole L. Beran

Prepared by: Nicole L. Beran, ARDC # 6271587 6072 Brynwood Drive, Suite 203 Rockford, Illinois 61114

Telephone: 815.639.0982

nicole@attorneylauraepstein.com

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: RICHARD R. LOECHLER, Deceased. CASE NO. 2025 PR 272 CLAIM NOTICE

NOTICE is given of the death of Richard R. Loechler. Letters of Office were issued on September 25, 2025 to Tiffany Trotter who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is Nicole L. Beran of Laura A. Epstein & Associates, 6072 Brynwood Drive, Suite 203, Rockford, IL 61114. Claims against the estate

may be filed on or before July 21, 2026, 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. /s/ Nicole L. Beran

Prepared by:

Nicole L. Beran, ARDC # 6271587 6072 Brynwood Drive, Suite 203 Rockford, Illinois 61114 Telephone: 815.639.0982 nicole@attorneylauraepstein.com

26881R TRRT 2/4 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS

PROBATE DIVISION IN RE THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:

Rollie W. Purifoy, Deceased. CASE NO: 2025-PR-333 CLAIM NOTICE

NOTICE is given of the death of Rollie W. Purifoy on September 17th, 2025. Letters of Office were issued on January 5th, 2026, to: Colette Purifoy who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney is Christian Solares, 4855 E State St Ste 24, Rockford, IL 61108.

Claims against the estate may be filed within six (6) months from the date of first publication. Any claim not filed within six (6) months from the date of first publication or claims not filed within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to Creditors, if mailing 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 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 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 the attorney within ten days (10) after it has been filed.

DATED: January 13th, 2026, Colette Purifoy, Executor

CHRISTIAN SOLARES #6325075

Attorney for Estate 4855 E State St Ste 24 Rockford, IL 61108 815/312-1703

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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 music business in said County and State under the name of Natavi at the following post office addresses: 1072 McKnight Circle, Rockford, IL 61107; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Natvaias Lamar Ervins

SIGNED: Natvaias Lamar Ervins

1/16/26

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 16th day of January, A.D. 2026. Lori Gummow, County Clerk

Deputy Clerk

n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: KATHLEEN VAN VLECK, Deceased.

CASE NO. 2025 PR 166 CLAIM NOTICE

NOTICE is given of the death of KATHLEEN VAN VLECK. Letters of Office were issued on January 13, 2026 to Michael Van Vleck who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is Nicole L. Beran of Laura A. Epstein & Associates, 6072 Brynwood Drive, Suite 203, Rockford, IL 61114.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before July 21, 2026, 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.

/s/ Nicole L. Beran

Prepared by: Nicole L. Beran, ARDC # 6271587 6072 Brynwood Drive, Suite 203 Rockford, Illinois 61114

Telephone: 815.639.0982 nicole@attorneylauraepstein.com 26883R TRRT 2/4 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO

In the Matter of the Estate of MICHAEL S. DOHERTY, deceased No. 2026-PR-0000002 CLAIM NOTICE

Notice is given of the death of MICHAEL S. DOHERTY, of Rockford, Illinois on November 22, 2025. Letters of office were issued on, January 5, 2026, to TIMOTHY J. DOHERTY, 502 Dickerson Drive, Winnebago, IL 61088, as independent executor, whose attorney is TOBIN, RAMON & BARBER, 530 South State Street; Suite 200, Belvidere, IL 61008-3711. The estate will be administered without court supervision, unless under 5/28-4 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/28-4), an 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 Winnebago County Circuit Clerk -- Probate Division at the Winnebago County Courthouse, at 400 W. State Street, Rockford, IL 61101, or with the representative, or both, on or before July 21, 2026, which date is not less than six (6) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, 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 any claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

DATED: January 13, 2026

TIMOTHY J. DOHERTY Independent Executor

Tobin, Ramon & Barber Lois Cannell Ramon ARDC: 2280434

26895R TRRT 2/4

Attorneys for Petitioner 530 South State Street; Suite 200

Belvidere, IL 61008-3711 (815) 544-0316 patti@tobinramon.com 26884R TRRT 2/4 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTYIN PROBATE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MARTIN ALAN PHILLIPS, Deceased. Case No. 2026-PR-8 NOTICE TO CREDITORS THAT THE ESTATE OF MARTIN ALAN PHILLIPS HAS BEEN ADMITTED TO PROBATE Notice is given to creditors of the death of Martin Alan Phillips on November 3, 2025. Letters of Office were issued on January 8, 2026 to April Ann Fisher of 3631 Huffman Boulevard, Rockford, IL 61103 as Independent Administrator, whose attorney of record is Mark C. Johnson, 321 W. State Street, Suite 301, Rockford, Illinois 61101. Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Circuit Clerk of Winnebago County located at 400 W. State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61101, or with the representatives, or both, on or before July 21, 2026, the date six months from the date of first publication on January 21, 2026 or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representatives 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 the claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and the representative’s attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed.

April Ann Fisher, Independent Administrator Prepared By:

Mark C. Johnson

ARDC No. 6211240

Attorney for Petitioner 321 W. State Street, Suite 301 Rockford, IL 61101 26885R TRRT 2/4 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 RICHARD E. JACOBSON, Deceased.

Case No. 2026-PR-0000004

Date Will Filed: November 12, 2025 Will Number: 2025-WI-755 CLAIMS NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of RICHARD E. JACOBSON. Letters of Office were issued on January 7, 2026, to THOMAS ARGUE, whose address is 6853 Prairenook, Roscoe, IL, 61073, as Independent Executor of the Estate. The attorney of record for the estate is Arabella L. Gigliotti of Reno & Zahm LLP, 2902 McFarland Road, Suite 400, Rockford, Illinois 61107.

Claims may be filed on or before July 21, 2026, 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 (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 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61101, with the Independent Executor, or both. Copies of any claim filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office Probate Division must be mailed or delivered to the Independent Executor and to the attorney for the Estate within ten ( 10) days after it has been filed. The Estate will be administered without court supervision, unless under Section 28-4 of the Illinois Probate Act of 1975 (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 of the Court. Dated this 14th day of January, 2026.

RENO & ZAHM LLP By: /s/ Arabella L. Gigliotti Attorney for Thomas Argue, Independent Executor of the Estate of Richard E. Jacobson RENO & ZAHM LLP

Arabella L. Gigliotti (#6349072) 2902 McFarland Road, Suite 400 Rockford, IL 61107 Phone (815) 987-4050 blg@renozahm.com 26886R TRRT 2/4 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF CALVIN L. EMERY, Deceased. NO. 2026-PR-6

CLAIM NOTICE

NOTICE is given of the death of CALVIN L. EMERY. Letters of Office were issued on January 8, 2026 to STANLEY C. EMERY, who is the legal representative of the Estate. The attorney for the estate is David L. Davitt, 6072 Brynwood Dr., Suite 206, Rockford, IL 61114.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before August 4, 2026, 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, Rockford, IL 61101, or with the estate legal representative, or both.

Copies of the 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 days after it has been filed.

DATED: January 14, 2026 David L. Davitt

Prepared by: David L. Davitt Attorney for Estate Davitt Law Office, PLLC 6072 Brynwood Dr., Suite 206 Rockford, IL 61114 (815) 229-5333 ddavitt@rockriverlaw.com

26887R TRRT 2/4 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: PHILIP H. HART, Deceased.

CASE NO. 2025 PR 0000246 CLAIM NOTICE

NOTICE is given of the death of PHILIP H. HART. Order admitting estate to probate and appointing executor issued on August 29, 2025 to DEBRA A. HART, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is J. Laird Lambert, 4615 East State Street, Suite 101, Rockford, Illinois 61108. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before July 21, 2026, 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 legal representative, or both.

Copies of claims filed with the Circuit Clerk’s office must be mailed or delivered to the estate legal representative and to his or her attorney within ten (10) days of filing date.

Date: January 21, 2026

Debra A. Hart, Legal Representative J. LAIRD LAMBERT

4615 East State Street, Suite 101 Rockford, IL 61108 (815) 316-2167 26888R TRRT 2/4 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 health/wellness products business in said County and State under the name of Inspired Nutrition at the following post office addresses: 1401 10th St., Rockford, IL 61104; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Nelsy Noyola Olivia SIGNED: Nelsy Noyola Olivia 1/16/26

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 16th day of January, A.D. 2026.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk Ariel Rosas, Deputy Clerk 26894R TRRT 2/4 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 radio/TV business in said County and State under the name of Happy Times/Gospel View at the following post office addresses: 601 S. Day Ave., Rockford, IL 61102; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Lori Ann Flemming

SIGNED: Lori Ann Flemming 1/12/26

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 12th day of January, A.D. 2026. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Krystal Soto, Deputy Clerk 26891R TRRT 2/4 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 home and business cleaning business in said County and State under the name of Sparkling Clean with Caitlin at the following post office addresses: 1643 N. Alpine Rd., Suite 104, Rockford, IL 61107; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Caitlin Jean Cropp

SIGNED: Caitlin Jean Cropp 1/9/26

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 9th day of January, A.D. 2026. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Ariel Rosas, Deputy Clerk 26892R TRRT 2/4 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 jewelry business in said County and State under the name of Timeless Custom Bling at the following post office addresses: 7431 E. State St., #229, Rockford, IL 61108; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting

such business are as follows: Paul Tyrone Anthony Gary SIGNED: Paul Tyrone Anthony Gary 1/15/26

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 15th day of January, A.D. 2026. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Krystal Soto, Deputy Clerk 26893R TRRT 2/4 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS WARNER CONTRACTING, LLC, an Illinois limited liability company, Plaintiff, v. DEANNA LANG, SHANE BEHM, CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC., ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, CORNERSTONE CREDIT UNION, UNKNOWN OWNERS and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants. 2026 CH 6 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION AS TO UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS

The requisite Affidavit for Publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to UNKNOWN OWNERS and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants in the above-entitled action, that a complaint for foreclosure and other relief has been commenced in the Circuit Court of McHenry County, Illinois by said Plaintiff against you and other Defendants, praying for foreclosure of the Mechanics Lien dated July 23, 2024 and recorded on July 24, 2024, as Document No. 20110533 on the premises legally described as follows: Common address: 11801 Wagon Lane, Roscoe, IL 61073

P.I.N. Number: 04-29-305-006

Legal Description: Lot Forty (40) as designated upon Plat No. 2 Olde Fam, Subdivision of part of the Northwest Quarter (1/4) of Section 32, Southwest Quarter (1/4) of Section 29, Southeast Quarter (1/4) of Section 30, Township 46 North, Range 2 East of the Third Principal Meridian, the Plat of which Subdivision is recorded in Book 36 of Plats on Pages 25 and 25A in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois; situated in the County of Winnebago and the State of Illinois.

The lienor of said Mechanics Lien is: WARNER CONTRACTING, LLC. The owner of record is: DEANNA LAING and SHANE BEHM 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 17th Judicial Circuit, Winnebago County, Illinois, held in the Winneb County Courthouse, 400 W. State Street, Rockford, IL on or before March 6, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. which is thirty (30) days after the last date of publication, default may be entered against you and each of you at any time after that day and a judgment for foreclosure entered in accordance with the prayer of the complaint for foreclosure. Thomas E. Klein, Circuit Clerk Elizabeth M. Groncki-Boger (6283004) Attorney for Plaintiff DERANGO & CAIN, LLC

120 W. State Street, Suite 303 Rockford, Illinois 61101 (815)962-5490 egronckiboger@derangocain.com

n n n TO:

Carmen M. Riley; Phillip Riley; Carmen M. Riley; Carmen M. Riley; Phillip Riley; Phillip Riley; Occupant; Matthew K. Riley; Andrew P. Riley; Code 3 Emergency Lighting; The Woodlands of Rockton Home Owners Association; Kevin Coke as R/A for The Woodlands of Rockton Home Owners Association; Illinois Secretary of State for The Woodlands of Rockton Home Owners Association; Lori Gummow, County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois; Claimants, Judgment Creditors, and Decree Creditors, if any of the above described as “Unknown Owners”; “Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots”.

TAX DEED NO.: 2026-TX-0000003 FILED: 1/20/2026

TAKE NOTICE

County of Winnebago

Date Premises Sold: November 7, 2023 Certificate No.: 202200024

Sold for General Taxes of (Year):

2022

Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special Assessment Number: N/A

Warrant No.: N/A Installment No.: N/A

THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES

Property Located at: 209 Colebrook Place, Rockton, IL 61072

Legal Description or Property

Index No.: 03-25-127-014

This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on July 1, 2026. The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6 month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming.

This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before July 1, 2026. This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County in 400 West State Street, Rockford, IL 61101, Room 412, on August 28, 2026 at 9:30 AM.

You may be present at this hearing, but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time.

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM

IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY

Redemption can be made at any time on or before July 1, 2026 by applying to the County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois at the Office of the County Clerk in Rockford, Illinois.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

CONTACT THE COUNTY CLERK

404 Elm Street

Suite 101

Rockford, IL 61101

815-319-4253

Private Equity Group LLC

I3280624

Purchaser or Assignee

January 21, 2026

P26905R TRRT 2/11

n n n TO:

Unknown Heirs & Devisees for the Estate of Ruth J. Rudy a/k/a Ruth Jean Rudy; Sharon Ruth Rudy a/k/a Sherri Rudy; Sharon Ruth Rudy a/k/a Sherri Rudy;

Ruth Jean Rudy, Trustee; Unknown Heirs & Devisees for the Estate of Ruth J. Rudy a/k/a Ruth Jean Rudy; Occupant; Lori Gummow, County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois; Claimants, Judgment Creditors, and Decree Creditors, if any of the above described as “Unknown Owners”; “Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots”.

TAX DEED NO.: 2026-TX-0000009 FILED: 1/20/2026

TAKE NOTICE

County of Winnebago

Date Premises Sold: November 7, 2023

Certificate No.: 202200165

Sold for General Taxes of (Year): 2022

Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special Assessment Number: N/A Warrant No.: N/A Installment No.: N/A

THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES

Property Located at: 6343 Collingswood Court, Rockford, IL 61103

Legal Description or Property Index No.: 07-25-129-012

This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on July 1, 2026. The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6 month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales.

Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming.

This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before July 1, 2026.

This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County in 400 West State Street, Rockford, IL 61101, Room 412, on August 28, 2026 at 9:30 AM.

You may be present at this hearing, but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time.

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY Redemption can be made at any time on or before July 1, 2026 by applying to the County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois at the Office of the County Clerk in Rockford, Illinois.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT THE COUNTY CLERK 404 Elm Street Suite 101 Rockford, IL 61101 815-319-4253

Private Equity Group LLC Purchaser or Assignee January 21, 2026 I3280626 P26906R TRRT 2/11 n n n TO:

Nicholas Lamendola; Jabez Lamendola; Nicholas Lamendola; Jabez Lamendola; Occupant; Alivia Nicole Lamendola; Gianna Lamendola; Owen J. Schleis; Attorney General for the State of Illinois Department of Revenue; State of Illinois Department of Revenue; State of Illinois Department of Revenue; Lori Gummow, County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois; Claimants, Judgment Creditors, and Decree Creditors, if any of the above described as “Unknown Owners”; “Unknown owners or parties

interested in said land or lots”.

TAX DEED NO.: 2026-TX-0000008

FILED: 1/20/2026

TAKE NOTICE

County of Winnebago

Date Premises Sold: November 7, 2023

Certificate No.: 202200157

Sold for General Taxes of (Year):

2022 Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special Assessment Number: N/A Warrant No.: N/A Installment No.: N/A

THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES

Property Located at: 11304 North Meridian Road, Rockton, IL 61072

Legal Description or Property

Index No.: 06-13-300-008

This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on July 1, 2026. The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6 month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming.

This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before July 1, 2026. This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County in 400 West State Street, Rockford, IL 61101, Room 412, on August 28, 2026 at 9:30 AM. You may be present at this hearing, but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time.

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY

Redemption can be made at any time on or before July 1, 2026 by applying to the County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois at the Office of the County Clerk in Rockford, Illinois.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

CONTACT THE COUNTY CLERK 404 Elm Street Suite 101 Rockford, IL 61101 815-319-4253

Private Equity Group LLC Purchaser or Assignee January 21, 2026

I3280627 P26907R TRRT 2/11 n n n TO: Ronald Pierce; Jeanette Pierce; Jeanette Pierce; Jeanette Pierce; Jeanette Pierce; Jeanette Pierce; Ronald Pierce; Occupant; Mark A. Krzywicki; Ceara J. Galvan; Lori Gummow, County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois; Claimants, Judgment Creditors, and Decree Creditors, if any of the above described as “Unknown Owners”; “Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots”.

TAX DEED NO.: 2026-TX-0000011 FILED: 1/20/2026

TAKE NOTICE

County of Winnebago

Date Premises Sold: November 7, 2023

Certificate No.: 202200321

Sold for General Taxes of (Year): 2022 Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special Assessment Number: N/A

Warrant No.: N/A Installment

No.: N/A

THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD

FOR DELINQUENT TAXES

Property Located at: 2021 Coronet Road, Loves Park, IL 61111

Legal Description or Property Index No.: 08-32-402-006

This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on July 1, 2026. The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6 month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming.

This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before July 1, 2026. This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County in 400 West State Street, Rockford, IL 61101, Room 412, on August 28, 2026 at 9:30 AM. You may be present at this hearing, but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time.

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM

IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY

Redemption can be made at any time on or before July 1, 2026 by applying to the County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois at the Office of the County Clerk in Rockford, Illinois.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

CONTACT THE COUNTY CLERK

404 Elm Street Suite 101 Rockford, IL 61101

815-319-4253

Private Equity Group LLC Purchaser or Assignee

January 21, 2026

I3280628 P26908R TRRT 2/11

n n n TO: Susan Askeland; Adam Askeland; Susan Askeland; Adam Askeland; Susan Askeland; Adam Askeland; Susan Askeland; Adam Askeland; Susan Askeland; Adam Askeland; Occupant; Rachel B. Barton; David L. Terry; Michael Erickson; Tammy Falzone; Matthew W. Terry; Christopher E. Beu; Lori Gummow, County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois; Claimants, Judgment Creditors, and Decree Creditors, if any of the above described as “Unknown Owners”; “Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots”.

TAX DEED NO.: 2026-TX-0000012 FILED: 1/20/2026

TAKE NOTICE

County of Winnebago Date Premises Sold: November 7, 2023

Certificate No.: 202200325

Sold for General Taxes of (Year): 2022 Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special Assessment Number: N/A

Warrant No.: N/A Installment No.: N/A

THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES

Property Located at: 2116 Rivington Road, Loves Park, IL 61111

Legal Description or Property

Index No.: 08-32-453-016

This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on July 1, 2026.

The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6 month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming.

This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before July 1, 2026.

This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County in 400 West State Street, Rockford, IL 61101, Room 412, on August 28, 2026 at 9:30 AM. You may be present at this hearing, but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time.

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY

Redemption can be made at any time on or before July 1, 2026 by applying to the County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois at the Office of the County Clerk in Rockford, Illinois.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

CONTACT THE COUNTY CLERK

404 Elm Street Suite 101 Rockford, IL 61101

815-319-4253

Private Equity Group LLC Purchaser or Assignee January 21, 2026

I3280630 P26909R TRRT 2/11 n n n TO:

Jeffery C. Doyle; Jeffery C. Doyle; Occupant; Donald E. Price; Octavious Smith; Stacie A. Hermeling; Lori Gummow, County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois; Claimants, Judgment Creditors, and Decree Creditors, if any of the above described as “Unknown Owners”; “Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots”.

TAX DEED NO.: 2026-TX-0000010 FILED: 1/20/2026

TAKE NOTICE

County of Winnebago

Date Premises Sold: November 7, 2023

Certificate No.: 202200176

Sold for General Taxes of (Year): 2022

Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special Assessment Number: N/A Warrant No.: N/A Installment No.: N/A

THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES

Property Located at: 44 Marquette Road, Machesney Park, IL 61115

Legal Description or Property

Index No.: 07-25-401-005

This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on July 1, 2026. The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6 month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming.

This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before July 1, 2026.

This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Winnebago

County in 400 West State Street, Rockford, IL 61101, Room 412, on August 28, 2026 at 9:30 AM. You may be present at this hearing, but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time. YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY

Redemption can be made at any time on or before July 1, 2026 by applying to the County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois at the Office of the County Clerk in Rockford, Illinois. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT THE COUNTY CLERK 404 Elm Street Suite 101 Rockford, IL 61101 815-319-4253

Private Equity Group LLC Purchaser or Assignee January 21, 2026 I3280629 P26910R TRRT 2/11 n n n TO: Jim Helsell; Jim Helsell; Jim Helsell; Jim Helsell; Jim Helsell; Jim Helsell; Jim Helsell; Jim Helsell; Jim Helsell; Jim Helsell; Jim Helsell; Occupant; Shannon A. Zuberbier; Diana S. Fong; Lori Gummow, County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois; Claimants, Judgment Creditors, and Decree Creditors, if any of the above described as “Unknown Owners”; “Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots”.

TAX DEED NO.: 2026-TX-0000014 FILED: 1/20/2026

TAKE NOTICE

County of Winnebago

Date Premises Sold: November 7, 2023

Certificate No.: 202200414

Sold for General Taxes of (Year): 2022 Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special Assessment Number: N/A

Warrant No.: N/A Installment No.: N/A

THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES

Property Located at: 2817 Canterbury Lane, Rockford, IL 61101

Legal Description or Property Index No.: 11-10-227-002

This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on July 1, 2026. The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6 month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming. This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before July 1, 2026. This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County in 400 West State Street, Rockford, IL 61101, Room 412, on August 28, 2026 at 9:30 AM. You may be present at this hearing, but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time.

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY

Redemption can be made at any time on or before July 1, 2026 by applying to the County Clerk

of Winnebago County, Illinois at the Office of the County Clerk in Rockford, Illinois. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT THE COUNTY CLERK 404 Elm Street Suite 101 Rockford, IL 61101 815-319-4253

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TO:

Jacob L. Miller; Chelsea C. Miller f/k/a Chelsea C. Whitely; Chelsea C. Miller f/k/a Chelsea C. Whitely; Chelsea C. Miller f/k/a Chelsea C. Whitely; Chelsea C. Miller f/k/a Chelsea C. Whitely; Jacob L. Miller; Chelsea C. Miller f/k/a Chelsea C. Whitely; Jacob L. Miller; Jacob L. Miller; Jacob L. Miller; Jacob L. Miller; Chelsea C. Miller f/k/a Chelsea C. Whitely; Connie L. Tstinic; Occupant; Lori Gummow, County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois; Claimants, Judgment Creditors, and Decree Creditors, if any of the above described as “Unknown Owners”; “Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots”.

TAX DEED NO.: 2026-TX-0000013

FILED: 1/20/2026

TAKE NOTICE

County of Winnebago

Date Premises Sold: November 7, 2023

Certificate No.: 202200340

Sold for General Taxes of (Year): 2022

Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special Assessment Number: N/A

Warrant No.: N/A Installment No.: N/A

THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES Property Located at: 5298 LakeCrest Road, Caledonia, IL 61011

Legal Description or Property Index No.: 08-35-102-039

This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on July 1, 2026. The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6 month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming.

This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before July 1, 2026. This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County in 400 West State Street, Rockford, IL 61101, Room 412, on August 28, 2026 at 9:30 AM. You may be present at this hearing, but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time.

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY

Redemption can be made at any time on or before July 1, 2026 by applying to the County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois at the Office of the County Clerk in Rockford, Illinois.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

CONTACT THE COUNTY CLERK

404 Elm Street Suite 101

Rockford, IL 61101

815-319-4253

Private Equity Group LLC Purchaser or Assignee January 21, 2026

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Kevin Spaw Sr.; Caryl Spaw; Kevin Spaw Sr.; Caryl Spaw; Caryl Spaw; Kevin Spaw Sr.; Occupant; Kimberly A. Brown; Kevin A. Spaw Jr.; Lori Gummow, County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois; Claimants, Judgment Creditors, and Decree Creditors, if any of the above described as “Unknown Owners”; “Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots”.

TAX DEED NO.: 2026-TX-0000015 FILED: 1/20/2026

TAKE NOTICE

County of Winnebago

Date Premises Sold: November 7, 2023

Certificate No.: 202200446

Sold for General Taxes of (Year): 2022 Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special Assessment Number: N/A

Warrant No.: N/A Installment No.: N/A

THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES

Property Located at: 1915 Overdene Avenue, Rockford, IL 61103

Legal Description or Property Index No.: 11-11-179-025

This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on July 1, 2026.

The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6 month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming.

This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before July 1, 2026.

This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County in 400 West State Street, Rockford, IL 61101, Room 412, on August 28, 2026 at 9:30 AM. You may be present at this hearing, but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time.

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY

Redemption can be made at any time on or before July 1, 2026 by applying to the County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois at the Office of the County Clerk in Rockford, Illinois.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

CONTACT THE COUNTY CLERK

404 Elm Street Suite 101 Rockford, IL 61101

815-319-4253

Private Equity Group LLC Purchaser or Assignee January 21, 2026

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Ivonne Flores; Ivonne Flores; Ana Solis Nolasco; Occupant; Ana S. Christiansen; Alejandro Nolasco; Attorney General for the State of Illinois Department of Revenue; State of Illinois Department of Revenue; State of Illinois Department of Revenue; Lori Gummow, County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois; Claimants, Judgment Creditors, and Decree Creditors, if any of the above described as “Unknown Owners”; “Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots”.

TAX DEED NO.: 2026-TX-0000018

FILED: 1/20/2026

TAKE NOTICE

County of Winnebago

Date Premises Sold: November 7, 2023

Certificate No.: 202200530

Sold for General Taxes of (Year): 2022

Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special Assessment Number: N/A Warrant No.: N/A Installment No.: N/A

THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES

Property Located at: 2309 Benderwirt Avenue, Rockford, IL 61103

Legal Description or Property Index No.: 11-14-301-019

This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on July 1, 2026.

The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6 month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming.

This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before July 1, 2026. This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County in 400 West State Street, Rockford, IL 61101, Room 412, on August 28, 2026 at 9:30 AM.

You may be present at this hearing, but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time.

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM

IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY

Redemption can be made at any time on or before July 1, 2026 by applying to the County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois at the Office of the County Clerk in Rockford, Illinois.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT THE COUNTY CLERK

404 Elm Street Suite 101 Rockford, IL 61101

815-319-4253

Private Equity Group LLC

Purchaser or Assignee January 21, 2026

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TO: Miguel Garcia Hernandez; Miguel Garcia Hernandez; Miguel Garcia Hernandez; Occupant; Stephanie Colon Vega; Zuleika Mari Vega; Robert M. Brown; Elsie Brown; Attorney General for the State of Illinois Department of Revenue; State of Illinois Department of Revenue; State of Illinois Department of

Revenue; Lori Gummow, County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois; Claimants, Judgment Creditors, and Decree Creditors, if any of the above described as “Unknown Owners”; “Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots”.

TAX DEED NO.: 2026-TX-0000016 FILED: 1/20/2026

TAKE NOTICE

County of Winnebago

Date Premises Sold: November 7, 2023

Certificate No.: 202200449

Sold for General Taxes of (Year): 2022 Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special Assessment Number: N/A

Warrant No.: N/A Installment No.: N/A

THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES

Property Located at: 3111 North Church Street, Rockford, IL 61103

Legal Description or Property Index No.: 11-11-207-005

This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on July 1, 2026.

The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6 month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming.

This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before July 1, 2026.

This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County in 400 West State Street, Rockford, IL 61101, Room 412, on August 28, 2026 at 9:30 AM. You may be present at this hearing, but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time.

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY

Redemption can be made at any time on or before July 1, 2026 by applying to the County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois at the Office of the County Clerk in Rockford, Illinois. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT THE COUNTY CLERK 404 Elm Street Suite 101 Rockford, IL 61101 815-319-4253 Private Equity Group LLC Purchaser or Assignee January 21, 2026

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TAX DEED NO.: 2026-TX-0000017

FILED: 1/20/2026

TAKE NOTICE

County of Winnebago

Date Premises Sold: November 7, 2023

Certificate No.: 202200469

Sold for General Taxes of (Year): 2022

Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special Assessment Number: N/A

Warrant No.: N/A Installment No.: N/A

THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES

Property Located at: 1814

Overdene Ave, Rockford, IL 61103

Legal Description or Property Index No.: 11-11-326-019

This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on July 1, 2026.

The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6 month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming.

This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before July 1, 2026.

This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County in 400 West State Street, Rockford, IL 61101, Room 412, on August 28, 2026 at 9:30 AM.

You may be present at this hearing, but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time.

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY

Redemption can be made at any time on or before July 1, 2026 by applying to the County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois at the Office of the County Clerk in Rockford, Illinois.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

CONTACT THE COUNTY CLERK 404 Elm Street Suite 101 Rockford, IL 61101 815-319-4253

Private Equity Group LLC Purchaser or Assignee January 21, 2026

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Jimmy T. Haggerty or his successors in trust, as Trustees of The Jimmy T. Haggerty Revocable Living Trust dated April 8, 2017; Unknown Heirs & Devisees for the Estate of Jimmy T. Haggerty; Nikki Richardson

a/k/a Nicolette Marie Richardson; Steve Haggerty

a/k/a Steven James Haggerty; John David Boerema; Mary E. Boerema; Sara Boerema; Mary E. Boerema; Steve Haggerty

a/k/a Steven James Haggerty; Steve Haggerty

a/k/a Steven James Haggerty; Sara Boerema; John David Boerema; Nikki Richardson

a/k/a Nicolette Marie Richardson; Occupant; Promogear, Inc; Jimmy T. Haggerty as R/A for Promogear, Inc; Illinois Secretary of State for Promogear, Inc; Blaine Robert Nottingham; Bonnie L. Grace; Lori Gummow, County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois; Claimants, Judgment Creditors, and Decree Creditors, if any of the above described as “Unknown Owners”; “Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots”.

TAX DEED NO.: 2026-TX-0000019

FILED: 1/20/2026

TAKE NOTICE

County of Winnebago Date Premises Sold: November 7, 2023

Certificate No.: 202200539

Sold for General Taxes of (Year): 2022

Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special Assessment Number: N/A Warrant No.: N/A Installment No.: N/A

THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES

Property Located at: 723 Reynolds Street, Rockford, IL 61103

Legal Description or Property Index No.: 11-14-330-025

This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on July 1, 2026. The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6 month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming.

This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before July 1, 2026. This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County in 400 West State Street, Rockford, IL 61101, Room 412, on August 28, 2026 at 9:30 AM.

You may be present at this hearing, but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time.

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM

IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY

Redemption can be made at any time on or before July 1, 2026 by applying to the County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois at the Office of the County Clerk in Rockford, Illinois.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

CONTACT THE COUNTY CLERK

404 Elm Street Suite 101 Rockford, IL 61101

815-319-4253

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NOTICE BY PUBLICATION In the Interest of: BREON AZUL CASTLEBERRY, A Minor.

CASE NO: 26 GR 19 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:

Take notice that on the 22nd day of January, 2026, a Petition to Appoint Guardian of the Person of the Minor was filed in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Illinois, 17th Judicial Circuit, and that in room 314 of the Winnebago County Courthouse, on the 2nd day of March, 2026 at the hour of 10:00 a.m., or as soon thereafter as this cause may be heard, a hearing will be held upon the Petition to Appoint Guardian of the Person of the Minor.

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 22nd day of January, 2026. Thomas Klein Clerk of the Circuit Court

ERIN L. NASH #6304953

Nash Law Office, P.C.

4615 East State Street, Suite 101 Rockford, IL 61108 (815) 397-7500

erin@nashlawofficepc.com

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NOTICE BY PUBLICATION

In the Interest of: RICO SHERMAIN WARE, A Minor. CASE NO: 26 GR 20 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Take notice that on the 22nd

day of January, 2026, a Petition to Appoint Guardian of the Person of the Minor was filed in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Illinois, 17th Judicial Circuit, and that in room 314 of the Winnebago County Courthouse, on the 2nd day of March, 2026 at the hour of 10:00 a.m., or as soon thereafter as this cause may be heard, a hearing will be held upon the Petition to Appoint Guardian of the Person of the Minor.

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 22nd day of January, 2026. Thomas Klein Clerk of the Circuit Court

ERIN L. NASH #6304953

Nash Law Office, P.C. 4615 East State Street, Suite 101 Rockford, IL 61108 (815) 397-7500

erin@nashlawofficepc.com

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE:

The following self-storage cube contents containing household and other goods will be sold by CubeSmart Asset Management, LLC as Agent for Owner #6150, 4548 American Road Rockford, IL 61109 to satisfy a lien on February 19, 2026 at approx. 11:30am at www.storagetreasures. com.

Cube B15 Royland Robinson;

Cube B29 Mary Jones; Cube P2 Ivory Williams; Cube P10 Jephte Cesar; Cube 704 Malikah Muhammad; Cube 1108 LeeAnn M. Hayes; Cube 1176 Tiffany Brown; Cube 1243 Dennis Dalsanto; Cube 1249 Elyssa Lowery; Cube 1408 Luis Hernandez; Cube 1517 Christopher Hereford; Cube 1531 Alisha Roser; Cube 2611 Jaemecia Martin; Cube 3616 Sedric Lambert; Cube 4214 Anthony Brown; Cube 4291 Aziz Milla; Cube 5512 Tiffany Roberts.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE:

The following self-storage cube contents containing household and other goods will be sold by CubeSmart Asset Management, LLC as Agent for Owner #6153, 4560 Stenstrom Road Rockford, IL 61109 to satisfy a lien on February 19, 2026 at approx. 11:30am at www.storagetreasures. com.

Cube S76 Kathryn Cauthen.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE:

The following self-storage cube contents containing household and other goods will be sold by CubeSmart Asset Management, LLC as Agent for Owner #6146, 7511 Vandiver Road Rockford, IL 61112 to satisfy a lien on February 19, 2026 at approx. 11:00am at www.storagetreasures. com.

Cube A1 Ashley Garr; Cube J14 Devyn Thompson; Cube N35 Malia Scott; Cube R29 Keanna White; Cube R37-39 Jim Karonis.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE:

The following self-storage cube contents containing household and other goods will be sold by

CubeSmart Asset Management, LLC as Agent for Owner #6148, 4300 Interstate Blvd Loves Park, IL 61111 to satisfy a lien on February 19, 2026 at approx. 1:00pm at www. storagetreasures.com.

Cube 42 Abraham Martinez; Cube 47 Abraham Martinez; Cube 78 Bonnie Fuzzell; Cube 155 Charysha Evans; Cube 322 Olajuwon Pope; Cube 357 Tomas Arjona; Cube 359 Priscilla Ramirez; Cube 390 Priscilla Ramirez.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE:

The following self-storage cube contents containing household and other goods will be sold by

CubeSmart Asset Management, LLC as Agent for Owner #6151, 6210 Forest Hills Road Loves Park, IL 61111 to satisfy a lien on February 19, 2026 at approx. 12:30pm at www. storagetreasures.com.

Cube 55A Clifford Englerth; Cube 310D Alexa Kerr; Cube 441 Daniel Hoss; Cube 609 Marissa Tassoni; Cube 613 Taylor Tvedt.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE:

The following self-storage cube contents containing household and other goods will be sold by CubeSmart Asset Management, LLC, as Agent for Owner #6152, 3015 N. Main St. Rockford, IL 61103 to satisfy a lien on February 19, 2026 at approx. 12:00pm at www. storagetreasures.com.

Cube A152 Sasha Johnson; Cube B4 Dawn Hoed; Cube B17 Diane Soto; Cube B82 Tylus Stewart; Cube B187 Hector Aguayo; Cube B191 Keaira Lashley; Cube B218 Jameika Johnson; Cube B276 Laura L. Kraus; Cube B291 Anthony Patterson; Cube B333 Cheria Mcgee; Cube B334 Cheria Mcgee; Cube D13 Anika Williams.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE:

The following self-storage cube contents containing household and other goods will be sold by CubeSmart Asset Management, LLC as Agent for Owner #5754, 3780 E. State St. Rockford, IL 61108 to satisfy a lien on February 19, 2026 at approx. 11:00am at www.storagetreasures.com. Cube 108 Richard Ruffalo; Cube 214 Meeshia Gilbreath; Cube 301 Gregory Buckley; Cube 328 Jasmine Leach; Cube 355 Bryce M. Williams; Cube 367 Marcus Malone; Cube 404 Leticia T. Sutton. 26932R TRRT 2/4 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO, IN PROBATE In the Matter of: NORMAN BRADDIX, JR. Decedent. 2025-PR-0000329 NOTICE FOR PUBLICATIONWILL AND CLAIMS NOTICE is given of the death of Norman Braddix, Jr. on August 9, 2022. Letters of Office were issued on December 1, 2025, to Carilee Peoples, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is Attorney Charles G. Popp, P.C., 215 South State Street, Belvidere, Illinois. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before July 28, 2026, 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, 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 legal representative, or both. Charles G. Popp, P.C. #6196513 Attorney at Law 215 South State Street Belvidere, IL 61008 815-544-3130 attorneypopp@aol.com 26934R TRRT 2/11 n n n Contempo Storage 2605 Pamela Ave Rockford, IL 61109 Notice of Public Sale of Personal Property Notice is hereby given that pursuant to section 4 of the Self Service Storage Facility Act, in the state of Illinois, the undersigned

will sell at public sale by competitive bidding on Friday, February 13th, 2026 at or after 12:00 p.m. on the premises where said property has been stored and which is located at 2605 Pamela Ave., Rockford, Illinois 61109, the personal property described below.

AB12 Hector Hernandez; I 14 Amy Akin; I 15 / I 30 Matt Rickland; I 16 Larry Mason; I 25 Lisa Emerson; I 42 / AB16 Lakesha Beasley; RV 06 Julio Quevedo; RV 10/11 Hope Porcha; RV 31 Peji Patterson; CC 30 Sheryl Patterson. 26931R TRRT 2/4 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 REO Cleanouts business in said County and State under the name of Irongate Property Solutions at the following post office addresses: 4810 Cross Country Dr., Machesney Park, IL 61115; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Dennis James Mertz SIGNED: Dennis James Mertz 1/20/26

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 20th day of January, A.D. 2026. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Lisa Nolley, Deputy Clerk 26936R TRRT 2/11 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS PROBATE DIVISION In the Matter of the Estate of: THOMAS W. CLARK

Deceased. No. 2026-PR-0000013 CLAIM NOTICE & NOTICE TO HEIRS & LEGATEES – WILL ADMITTED NOTICE is given of the death of THOMAS W. CLARK. An Order Admitting the Will and For Issuance of Letters of Office was entered in the Winnebago County Circuit Court on January 15, 2026. Letters of Office were issued on January 15, 2026, to John A. McKinney of 15782 E. Oak Tree Drive, Davis Junction, Illinois 61020, who is the Independent Executor of the Estate. The attorney for the Estate is James M. DiVerde, Jr., of JMDJR Law, 555 S. Perryville Road, Suite 230, Rockford, Illinois 61108. Within forty-two (42) days after the effective date of the original order of admission, heirs and legatees may file a petition with the court to require proof of the will by testimony of the witnesses to the will in open court or other evidence, as provided in section 5/6-21 of the Probate Act of 1975. (755 ILCS 5/6-21).

E-filing is now mandatory for documents in civil cases with limited exemptions. To e-file, you must first create an account with an e-filing service provider. Visit https://efile.illinoiscourts.gov/ service-providers.htm to learn more and to select a service provider. If you need additional help or have trouble e-filing, visit http://www.illinoiscourts.gov/ FAQ/gethelp.asp, or talk with your local circuit clerk’s office.

Heirs and legatees also have the right under section 5/8-1 of the Probate Act of 1975 (755 ILCS 5/8-1) to contest the validity of the will by filing a petition with the court within six (6) months after admission of the will to probate. Any claims against the Estate may be filed on or before July 28, 2026, 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 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61101.

E-filing is now mandatory for documents in civil cases with limited exemptions. To e-file, create an account with an e-filing service provider. Visit https://efile. illinoiscourts.gov/ service-providers.htm to learn more and to select a service provider. If you need further help or have trouble e-filing, visit http://www.illinoiscourts.gov/ FAQ/gethelp.asp. or talk with your local circuit clerk’s office.

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 attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed.

DATED: January 23, 2026

John A. McKinney, Independent Executor Attorney James M. DiVerde, Jr.ARDC# 6312675

JMDJR Law 555 S. Perryville Road, Suite 230 Rockford, Illinois 61108 (815) 785-8855 jim@jmdjr-law.com

Attorney for the Estate of THOMAS W. CLARK, Deceased 26940R TRRT 2/11 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 home inspections business in said County and State under the name of Alex Inspections at the following post office addresses: 4777 Apollo Dr., Machesney Park, IL 61115; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Alexander Phillip Brackett

SIGNED: Alexander Phillip Brackett 1/20/26

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 20th day of January, A.D. 2026. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Ariel Rosas, Deputy Clerk 26935R TRRT 2/11 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS, FIRST COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION, Plaintiff, vs. BRIAN TURNER, Defendant, No. 2025-LM-87 PUBLIC NOTICE

The requisite Affidavit for Publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you, Brian Turner, that the above-entitled action has been filed against you in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Illinois, praying for declaratory judgment and order of monetary damages for the plaintiff. YOU ARE SUMMONED and required to file an appearance, pay the required fee (unless the Court determines you cannot afford to pay this fee), and answer or otherwise plead in response to the Complaint filed in this cause. You must file within 30 days after publication of this notice. If you fail to do so, a judgment by default may be entered against you for the relief requested in the complaint. Russell Law Offices, S.C., #6348089, Attorneys, 125 E. Main Street, PO Box 686, Warren, IL 61087 (608) 448-3680

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ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION

STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO

This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a coach fitness business in said County and State under the name of Fat2FitByTam at the following post office addresses: 309 Roland Ave., Rockford, IL 61107; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Tammy Mae Meadows

SIGNED: Tammy Mae Meadows 1/27/26

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 27th day of January, A.D. 2026. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Angela Reina, Deputy Clerk 26983R TRRT 2/18 n n n TO:

Azhar Kothawala, Trustee of the Azhar Kothawala Trust, dated 7/14/2024; Maria Hamidani, Trustee of the Maria Hamidani Trust, dated 7/14/2024; Azhar Kothawala, Trustee of the Azhar Kothawala Trust, dated 7/14/2024; Maria Hamidani, Trustee of the Maria Hamidani Trust, dated 7/14/2024; Maria Hamidani, Trustee of the Maria Hamidani Trust, dated 7/14/2024; Azhar Mohammed Kothawala; Occupant; Mini Muzzies, LLC; Maria Hamidani as R/A for Mini Muzzies, LLC; Salla Seck; Mohammad Imran Shaikh; Khalida M. Kothawala; Amy Kathleen Johnson; Lori Gummow, County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois; Claimants, Judgment Creditors, and Decree Creditors, if any of the above described as “Unknown Owners”; “Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots”.

TAX DEED NO.: 2026-TX-0000046 FILED: 1/22/2026 TAKE NOTICE

County of Winnebago Date Premises Sold: November 7, 2023

Certificate No.: 202201942

Sold for General Taxes of (Year): 2022 Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special Assessment Number: N/A Warrant No.: N/A Installment No.: N/A

THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES

Property Located at: 6731 Rolling Hedge Lane, Rockford, IL 61108

Legal Description or Property

Index No.: 12-34-401-028

This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on July 1, 2026. The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6 month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming.

This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before July 1, 2026.

This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County in 400 West State Street, Rockford, IL 61101, Room 412, on August 28, 2026 at 9:30 AM.

You may be present at this hearing, but your right to redeem will already have expired at

that time.

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM

IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY

Redemption can be made at any time on or before July 1, 2026 by applying to the County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois at the Office of the County Clerk in Rockford, Illinois.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

CONTACT THE COUNTY CLERK

404 Elm Street Suite 101 Rockford, IL 61101 815-319-4253

Private Equity Group LLC

Purchaser or Assignee

January 23, 2026

I3280801 P26961R TRRT 2/18 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 tax prepare business in said County and State under the name of Enriquez Tax Service at the following post office addresses: 704 Illinois Ave., Rockford, IL 61102; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Mariana Enriquez Hernandez

SIGNED: Mariana Enriquez Hernandez 1/22/26

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 22nd day of January, A.D. 2026. Lori Gummow, County Clerk

Lisa Nolley, Deputy Clerk 26943R TRRT 2/11 n n n TO: Gladys Jenkins; Gladys Jenkins; Gladys Jenkins; Gladys Jenkins; Occupant; Joseph Warner Jr.; Kendahl Deandre Warner; Lori Gummow, County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois; Claimants, Judgment Creditors, and Decree Creditors, if any of the above described as “Unknown Owners”; “Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots”.

TAX DEED NO.: 2026-TX-0000042 FILED: 1/22/2026 TAKE NOTICE

County of Winnebago

Date Premises Sold: November 7, 2023

Certificate No.: 202201915

Sold for General Taxes of (Year): 2022

Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special Assessment Number: N/A Warrant No.: N/A Installment No.: N/A

THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES

Property Located at: 2227 Pendleton Parkway, Rockford, IL 61108 Legal Description or Property Index No.: 12-32-332-019

This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on July 1, 2026.

The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6 month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming.

This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before July 1, 2026.

This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County in 400 West State Street,

Rockford, IL 61101, Room 412, on August 28, 2026 at 9:30 AM. You may be present at this hearing, but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time.

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY

Redemption can be made at any time on or before July 1, 2026 by applying to the County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois at the Office of the County Clerk in Rockford, Illinois. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT THE COUNTY CLERK 404 Elm Street Suite 101 Rockford, IL 61101 815-319-4253

Private Equity Group LLC Purchaser or Assignee January 23, 2026

I3280803 P26962R TRRT 2/18 n n n TO:

Hameedullah Qasimi; Junaina Abdulkareem; Hameedullah Qasimi; Junaina Abdulkareem; Occupant; Marianne Rowe; Mohammed Noaman; Hameeda Qasimi; Shatha Q. Mahdi; Lori Gummow, County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois; Claimants, Judgment Creditors, and Decree Creditors, if any of the above described as “Unknown Owners”; “Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots”.

TAX DEED NO.: 2026-TX-0000043 FILED: 1/22/2026 TAKE NOTICE

County of Winnebago

Date Premises Sold: November 7, 2023

Certificate No.: 202201928

Sold for General Taxes of (Year): 2022

Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special Assessment Number: N/A Warrant No.: N/A Installment No.: N/A

THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES

Property Located at: 1726

Duncan Avenue, Rockford, IL 61108

Legal Description or Property Index No.: 12-33-134-007

This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on July 1, 2026. The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6 month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming.

This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before July 1, 2026.

This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County in 400 West State Street, Rockford, IL 61101, Room 412, on August 28, 2026 at 9:30 AM. You may be present at this hearing, but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time.

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM

IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY

Redemption can be made at any time on or before July 1, 2026 by applying to the County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois at the Office of the County Clerk in Rockford, Illinois.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

CONTACT THE COUNTY CLERK

404 Elm Street

Suite 101

Rockford, IL 61101

815-319-4253

Private Equity Group LLC

Purchaser or Assignee

January 23, 2026

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TO:

Mark Santas; Occupant; Trademark Drywall Finishing, Inc.; Chrystal Lawrence as R/A for Trademark Drywall Finishing, Inc.; Illinois Secretary of State for Trademark Drywall Finishing, Inc.; Zepedas Landscaping, Inc.; Juan Carlos Zepeda as R/A for Zepedas Landscaping, Inc.; Chrystal Bartsch; Amanda Gwen Bahnick; Jonathan Daniel Wilson; Mercedes Lynn Drowns; Shari A. Carney; Unifund CCR, LLC; Illinois Corporation Service Company as R/A for Unifund CCR, LLC; Blitt & Gaines as Attorneys in 20 SC 1537; Vernon C. Santas; Doris J. Santas; Winnebago County Health Department; Vernon C. Santas; Doris J. Santas; Winnebago County Health Department; Lori Gummow, County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois; Claimants, Judgment Creditors, and Decree Creditors, if any of the above described as “Unknown Owners”; “Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots”.

TAX DEED NO.: 2026-TX-0000044 FILED: 1/22/2026

TAKE NOTICE

County of Winnebago Date Premises Sold: November 7, 2023

Certificate No.: 202201891

Sold for General Taxes of (Year): 2022

Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special Assessment Number: N/A

Warrant No.: N/A Installment No.: N/A

THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES

Property Located at: 1723

MacArthur Drive, Rockford, IL 61108

Legal Description or Property Index No.: 12-32-102-006

This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on July 1, 2026.

The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6 month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming.

This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before July 1, 2026.

This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County in 400 West State Street, Rockford, IL 61101, Room 412, on August 28, 2026 at 9:30 AM.

You may be present at this hearing, but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time.

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY

Redemption can be made at any time on or before July 1, 2026 by applying to the County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois at the Office of the County Clerk in Rockford, Illinois. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

CONTACT THE COUNTY CLERK

404 Elm Street Suite 101 Rockford, IL 61101

815-319-4253

Private Equity Group LLC Purchaser or Assignee January 23, 2026

I3280805 P26964R TRRT 2/18 n n n TO: Jerome Thorton; Jerome Thorton; Jerome Thorton; Occupant; Lori Gummow, County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois; Claimants, Judgment Creditors, and Decree Creditors, if any of the above described as “Unknown Owners”; “Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots”.

TAX DEED NO.: 2026-TX-0000047 FILED: 1/22/2026 TAKE NOTICE

County of Winnebago

Date Premises Sold: November 7, 2023

Certificate No.: 202202021

Sold for General Taxes of (Year): 2022 Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special Assessment Number: N/A

Warrant No.: N/A Installment No.: N/A

THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES

Property Located at: 2905 20th Street, Rockford, IL 61109

Legal Description or Property Index No.: 15-01-281-013

This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on July 1, 2026.

The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6 month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming.

This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before July 1, 2026.

This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County in 400 West State Street, Rockford, IL 61101, Room 412, on August 28, 2026 at 9:30 AM.

You may be present at this hearing, but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time.

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY

Redemption can be made at any time on or before July 1, 2026 by applying to the County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois at the Office of the County Clerk in Rockford, Illinois.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

CONTACT THE COUNTY CLERK

404 Elm Street Suite 101

Rockford, IL 61101 815-319-4253

Private Equity Group LLC Purchaser or Assignee January 23, 2026 I3280807 P26966R TRRT 2/18 n n n TO:

Illinois Secretary of State for Rockford Home Finance Series 15, an Illinois LLC; Rockford Home Finance Series 15, an Illinois LLC; Rockford Home Finance Series 15, an Illinois LLC; Rockford Home Finance Series 15, an Illinois, LLC c/o Key Realty; Rockford Home Finance Series 15,

an Illinois LLC; Michael Montrief; Michael Montrief; Michael Montrief; Michael Montrief; Michael Montrief; Michael Montrief; Michael Montrief; Rockford Home Finance Series 15, LLC; Occupant; Patricia A. Quinlin; Cody Allen Staebell; Nathan Hilton; Kenneth Bryan Tucker; Derrick T. Quinlin; City of Rockford c/o City Clerk; City of Rockford Legal Department; Attorney General for the State of Illinois Department of Revenue; State of Illinois Department of Revenue; State of Illinois Department of Revenue; DeAngelo Lee; DeAngelo Lee; DeAngelo Lee; Michael Richard Montrief Irrevocable Trust, Michael Richard Montrief Trustee; Michael Richard Montrief Irrevocable Trust, Michael Richard Montrief Trustee; Michael Richard Montrief Irrevocable Trust, Michael Richard Montrief Trustee; Michael Richard Montrief Irrevocable Trust, Michael Richard Montrief Trustee; Michael Richard Montrief Irrevocable Trust, Michael Richard Montrief Trustee; Lori Gummow, County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois; Claimants, Judgment Creditors, and Decree Creditors, if any of the above described as “Unknown Owners”; “Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots”.

TAX DEED NO.: 2026-TX-0000048 FILED: 1/22/2026

TAKE NOTICE

County of Winnebago

Date Premises Sold: November 7, 2023

Certificate No.: 202201989 Sold for General Taxes of (Year): 2022 Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special Assessment Number: N/A Warrant No.: N/A Installment No.: N/A

THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES

Property Located at: 2942 Lapey Street, Rockford, IL 61109 Legal Description or Property Index No.: 15-01-157-014

This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on July 1, 2026. The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6 month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming.

This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before July 1, 2026. This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County in 400 West State Street, Rockford, IL 61101, Room 412, on August 28, 2026 at 9:30 AM. You may be present at this hearing, but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time. YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY Redemption can be made at any time on or before July 1, 2026

by applying to the County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois at the Office of the County Clerk in Rockford, Illinois. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

CONTACT THE COUNTY CLERK 404 Elm Street Suite 101 Rockford, IL 61101 815-319-4253

Private Equity Group LLC Purchaser or Assignee January 23, 2026 I3280809 P26967R TRRT 2/18 n n n TO: Betty Tribble; Oscar Gonzales Jr.; Occupant; Kahla Jean Tribble; Attorney General for the State of Illinois Department of Revenue; State of Illinois Department of Revenue; State of Illinois Department of Revenue; LVNV Funding, LLC; Illinois Corporation Service Company as R/A for LVNV Funding LLC; Ellen C. French as Attorney in 2025-SC-0003706; Lori Gummow, County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois; Claimants, Judgment Creditors, and Decree Creditors, if any of the above described as “Unknown Owners”; “Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots”.

TAX DEED NO.: 2026-TX-0000045 FILED: 1/22/2026 TAKE NOTICE

County of Winnebago

Date Premises Sold: November 7, 2023

Certificate No.: 202201799

Sold for General Taxes of (Year): 2022 Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special Assessment Number: N/A

Warrant No.: N/A Installment No.: N/A

THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES

Property Located at: 4760 Javelin Drive, Rockford, IL 61108

Legal Description or Property Index No.: 12-28-151-012

This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on July 1, 2026.

The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6 month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales.

Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming.

This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before July 1, 2026.

This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County in 400 West State Street, Rockford, IL 61101, Room 412, on August 28, 2026 at 9:30 AM.

You may be present at this hearing, but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time.

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY Redemption can be made at any time on or before July 1, 2026 by applying to the County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois at the Office of the County Clerk in Rockford, Illinois.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT THE COUNTY CLERK 404 Elm Street Suite 101 Rockford, IL 61101 815-319-4253 Private Equity Group LLC

Purchaser or Assignee January 23, 2026

I3280806

P26965R TRRT 2/18 n n n TO:

Deborah Hedrick; Russell Hedrich a/k/a Russell Hedrick; Occupant; Four Rivers Sanitation Authority; Figure Lending, LLC; Figure Lending, LLC; Illinois Corporation Service Company as R/A for Figure Lending, LLC; Lori Gummow, County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois; Claimants, Judgment Creditors, and Decree Creditors, if any of the above described as “Unknown Owners”; “Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots”. TAX DEED NO.: 2026-TX-0000050 FILED: 1/22/2026 TAKE NOTICE

County of Winnebago Date Premises Sold: November 7, 2023

Certificate No.: 202202157 Sold for General Taxes of (Year): 2022 Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special Assessment Number: N/A Warrant No.: N/A Installment No.: N/A

THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES

Property Located at: 6737 Rydberg Road, Rockford, IL 61109

Legal Description or Property Index No.: 15-24-377-019

This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on July 1, 2026.

The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6 month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming.

This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before July 1, 2026.

This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County in 400 West State Street, Rockford, IL 61101, Room 412, on August 28, 2026 at 9:30 AM.

You may be present at this hearing, but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time.

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY

Redemption can be made at any time on or before July 1, 2026 by applying to the County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois at the Office of the County Clerk in Rockford, Illinois.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT THE COUNTY CLERK

404 Elm Street Suite 101 Rockford, IL 61101

815-319-4253

Private Equity Group LLC Purchaser or Assignee January 23, 2026

I3280810

n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS F STREET INVESTMENTS LLC, A WISCONSIN LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Plaintiff, -v.- INTERNATIONAL WORD OUTREACH MINISTRIES, AN ILLINOIS CORPORATION, CHICAGO TITLE LAND TRUST COMPANY, A CORPORATION OF ILLINOIS, AS TRUSTEE UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF A CERTAIN TRUST AGREEMENT DATED MARCH 21, 2023 AND KNOWN AS TRUST NUMBER 8002391322, CREDITSHARES, LLC, FOUR RIVERS SANITATION AUTHORITY, TYLERS LANDSCAPING, LLC, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendant 2025 FC 0000057 NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 8, 2026, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on March 3, 2026, at the Advocus National Title Insurance, 973 Featherstone Rd, Suite 100, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public in-person sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 3330 MARIA LINDEN DR., ROCKFORD, IL 61114 Property Index No. 12-09-104-035

The real estate is improved with a commercial property.

The judgment amount was $563,471.41.

Sale terms: If sold to anyone other than the Plaintiff, 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, contact Luke P Wiley, Wiley Law Group, LLC Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 53 W. Jackson Blvd. Suite 1510, Chicago, IL, 60604 (815) 685-4203.

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.

Luke P Wiley Wiley Law Group, LLC

53 W. Jackson Blvd. Suite 1510 Chicago IL, 60604

815-685-4203

Fax #: 815-390-1643

E-Mail: lukewiley@wileylaw.net

Case Number: 2025 FC 0000057

TJSC#: 46-145

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.

Case # 2025 FC 0000057 I3280874

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REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF Winnebago - Rockford, ILLINOIS Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Plaintiff vs. Sara A. Amdur a/k/a Sara Amdur Rowe; Corey William Rowe a/k/a Corey W. Rowe a/k/a Corey Rowe; Defendant 24 FC 276 CALENDAR

NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on February 26, 2026, at the hour 1:00 p.m., Intercounty’s Winnebago County office, 7210 East State Street, Rockford, IL 61108, sell, in person, to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 12-30-303-012. Commonly known as 1023 21st Street, Rockford, IL 61108.

The real estate is: single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a common interest community unit, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection(g-1) of Section 189.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: At sale, the bidder must have 10% (or 25% if so ordered in the Judgement of Foreclosure) down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property is sold AS IS subject to all liens or encumbrances. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the circuit court case record, property tax record and the title record to verify all information before bidding. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER THE ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(c) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Halliday Watkins & Mann, 376 East 400 South, Suite 300, Salt Lake City, Utah 84111. (801) 355-2886. IL21124

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3280121

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REAL ESTATE NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF Winnebago - Rockford, ILLINOIS LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING LLC Plaintiff vs. DANIEL ZAHN; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS

Defendant 25 FC 306 CALENDAR NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on March 12, 2026, at the hour 1:00 p.m., Intercounty’s Winnebago County office, 7210 East State Street, Rockford, IL 61108, sell, in person, to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate:

P.I.N. 11-14-378-008.

Commonly known as 921 North Avenue, Rockford, IL 61103.

The real estate is: 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 189.5 of the Condominium Property Act. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than the mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 189.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: At sale, the bidder must have 10% (or 25% if so ordered in the Judgement of Foreclosure) down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property is sold AS IS subject to all liens or encumbrances. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the circuit court case record, property tax record and the title record to verify all information before bidding. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER THE ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(c) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP, 1 North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, Illinois 60602. 312-346-9088. 25-22291IL

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com

I3280929

P26944R TRRT 2/18 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION Plaintiff, -v.- WOODROW WAYNE LEE et al Defendant 2025-FC-0000193 NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 13, 2025, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on March 9, 2026, at the Advocus National Title Insurance, 973 Featherstone Rd, Suite 100, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public in-person sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 2907 RIDGE AVE, ROCKFORD, IL 61103 Property Index No. 11-11-326-003

The real estate is improved with a residence.

Sale terms: If sold to anyone other than the Plaintiff, 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, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 (630) 794-9876 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. 14-25-02648

Attorney ARDC No. 00468002

Case Number: 2025-FC-0000193

TJSC#: 45-2980

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.

Case # 2025-FC-0000193 I3281171

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Week of February 1 to 7,

Death Notices

1/29/2026 54 Adee, Gloria J Loves Park

1/29/2026 82 Dale, Byron Rockford

1/29/2026 91 Thompson, Mary L Loves Park

1/29/2026 72 Marean, Rodney Rockford

1/29/2026 67 Ericson, Gabrielle Rockford

1/29/2026 76 Pritts, David Rockford

1/29/2026 89 Martinez, Rebecca Rockford

1/29/2026 88 Schick, Phyllis Roscoe

1/29/2026 66 May, Kathleen Rockford

1/29/2026 66 Rosas, Jorge Rockford

1/29/2026 95 Christianson, Paul Rockford

1/29/2026 87 Beach, Beverly J Loves Park

1/29/2026 93 Parr, Velma South Beloit

1/28/2026 79 Kisner Sr., John Rockford

1/28/2026 70 Townsend, Annie Rockford

1/28/2026 56 Cook, David Rockford

1/28/2026 75 Damm, Jeffrey Loves Park

1/28/2026 26 Avila, Mariah Rockford

1/28/2026 65 Camp, Danie Rockford

1/28/2026 87 McCann, Sandra J Rockford

1/28/2026 78 Warren, Janis G Rockford

1/28/2026 95 Anderson, Norma Roscoe

1/28/2026 39 Shovlain, Steven Rockford

1/27/2026 73 Newburn, Kerry L Rockford

1/27/2026 62 St. Vincent, Kristine Rockford

1/27/2026 80 Dolan, James E Rockford

1/27/2026 83 Phipps, Nina I Loves Park

1/23/2026 54 Leigh, Dawn M Rockford

1/27/2026 100 Hall, Norma R Rockford

1/27/2026 52 Patterson, Michael Rockford

1/27/2026 76 Consoliver, Kathryn Durand

1/27/2026 64 Miller, Cynthia W Rockford

1/27/2026 90 Waxler, Carol Rockford

1/27/2026 80 North, Carolyn A Rockford

1/27/2026 66 Lickhart, John Rockford

1/26/2026 66 Grantham, Emory E Rockford

1/26/2026 58 Daugherty, James Rockford

1/26/2026 77 Mcleod, Lee Anne Rockford

1/26/2026 70 Ricotta, Joseph Rockford

1/26/2026 97 Schwartz, Arlene Machesney Park

1/26/2026 82 Lind, Janet E Rockford

1/26/2026 84 Murphy, Janet Rockford

1/26/2026 65 Wyatt, Detria Rockford

1/26/2026 84 Sunderlage, Gordon E Rockford

1/26/2026 83 Cox, Margaret Rockford

1/25/2026 67 Cambre, Sofia Rockford

1/25/2026 28 Allen, Dahlia V Loves Park

1/25/2026 79 Holm, Peter Rockford

1/25/2026 101 Gibson, Harold J Rockford

1/25/2026 74 Hackworth, Steve A Rockford

1/25/2026 86 Gutherie, William Rockton

1/25/2026 81 Tyne, Paulette Rockford

1/25/2026 70 Baker, Joann Rockford

1/25/2026 76 Reid, Patricia A Rockford

1/24/2026 43 Trosper, Tyler Loves Park

1/24/2026 81 Banas, Carol A Rockford

1/24/2026 52 Vincer, Heather Rockford

1/24/2026 93 Liska, Wilma Rockford

1/24/2026 70 Lobdell, Thomas Rockford

1/24/2026 76 Stanley, Owen D Machesney Park

1/24/2026 92 Allen, Richard A Rockford

1/24/2026 80 Setinc, George E Rockford

1/24/2026 66 Nelson, Richard T Rockford

1/24/2026 72 Christiansen, Scott Rockford

1/23/2026 88 Peterson, June Rockford

1/23/2026 60 Geissman, Maddy Rockford

1/23/2026 101 Lawhorn, Robert F Rockton

1/23/2026 101 Samuelson, Frances R Rockford

1/23/2026 54 Brown, Christopher Rockford

1/23/2026 95 Nastari, Agostino Rockford

1/23/2026 90 Oliver, Marilyn J Machesney Park

1/23/2026 91 Phillippi, Madonna Rockford

Death notices are provided by the Winnebago County Coroner’s office.

Crossword THEME: U.S. PRESIDENTS

Across

1. Action word

5. Sierra Nevada, e.g.

8. Do like Lindsey Vonn

11. Sheltered, nautically speaking

12. a.k.a. Daminozide

13. a.k.a. tangelos

15. Ladder crosspiece

16. Rigatoni relative

17. Earth tremor

18. *Buchanan’s or Lincoln’s birth place (2 words)

20. Odds’ partners

21. Completely dedicated (2 words)

22. Street in France

23. *The Era of Good Feelings president

26. Ground red peppers

spice

30. Paleozoic or Victorian, e.g.

31. Talking pet

34. Flock’s affirmation

35. Phonograph media

37. It doesn’t mix with water

38. Key, in Spanish

39. Letter before kappa

40. Conjured

42. Bathtub hooch

43. “You don’t bring me

flowers ____”

45. Silvery-white, in heraldry

47. The night before 48. Add something extra (2 words)

50. Eye rakishly

52. *Millard’s last name

55. Unwelcome software message

56. Double reed woodwind

57. Actress Sorvino

59. Carell on “The Office”

60. Falling out

61. Grand in scale

62. *Buchanan who ran for president in 1992 and 1996

63. Dental school alternative to MCAT

64. Tiresias in “Oedipus Rex,” e.g.

Down

1. Variable, abbr.

2. Twelfth month of Jewish civil year

3. *Attorney General under Bill Clinton

4. Panhandler

5. “My wife can vouch for me”, e.g.

6. Ancient Romans’ language

7. Julia Roberts’ Academy Award-winning role

8. Went down slippery slope

9. Gene Simmons’ rock band

10. Belief or philosophy

12. Popular flowering shrub

13. Deplete (2 words)

14. *Eisenhower or Grant, pre-presidency

19. Horse hoof sounds

22. One in Dean Martin’s pack?

23. Means of mass communication

24. Belted starman

25. Highly unpleasant

26. *Between Tyler and Taylor

27. Visual representation

28. Macaulay Culkin’s famous character

29. Beside, archaic

32. *Karl ____, “The Architect” of George W. Bush’s campaigns

33. Grande or

ARIES

Even if you tend to shy away from attention, you’ll find yourself in the spotlight this week. A particular situation will push you to overcome your shyness. In return, you’ll receive words of admiration and be able to express your gratitude.

TAURUS

If your children have already left home, you may consider selling your house to gain more freedom. On the other hand, if your relationship is still in its early stages, the idea of moving in together may soon feel like the next natural step.

GEMINI

You’ll engage in many discussions this week. At work, you’ll expand your client base while strengthening team spirit among your colleagues. Your advice is valued and could lead to a notable improvement in your financial situation.

CANCER

Your financial situation could create a lot of tension this week. However, an expert could help you find a suitable solution. This will ease some of the pressure and give you the chance to enjoy a well-deserved break.

LEO

You’ll be bursting with energy this week. You’ll feel capable of moving mountains! You’ll throw yourself into a new professional or personal project that will give you a deep sense of accomplishment and satisfaction.

VIRGO

You’ll need solid support in both your professional and personal life. You’ll readily offer help to a loved one this week. However, be careful and make sure others don’t take advantage of your generosity.

LIBRA

This week will be filled with tension. This atmosphere will encourage you to take better care of yourself, especially through physical exercise. Since keeping your morale up matters too, treat yourself to a few indulgences to lift your spirits.

Bravo, e.g.

36. *Nickname for Kennedy’s presidency

38. Read-only memory device

40. Before, old-fashioned

41. Aerie baby

44. Blatant

46. Mythological garden guardians

48. Fibula’s partner

49. Marriott hotel brand

50. “Blackfish” (2013) subject

51. Small cave

52. *Model T namesake or U.S. President

53. Ready for picking

54. Lake north of Cleveland

55. Clairvoyance

58. Acronym, abbr.

SCORPIO

Unexpected events could cause delays this week, but spacing out your appointments could help you minimize your stress. This is also a good time to consider starting your own business.

SAGITTARIUS

Your friends may invite you on a fun getaway. Nothing will revitalize you more than a brief change of scenery, especially if you live in the city.

CAPRICORN

You’ll soon go through an emotionally intense period that will prompt you to evaluate your friendships. Opportunistic actions will push you to reaffirm your values. If you respect yourself, you’ll attract more authentic and sincere relationships.

AQUARIUS

You’ll feel a lot of pressure to make an important decision this week. If you want to make the right choice, gather all the necessary information and weigh the pros and cons. Give yourself the time you need.

PISCES

At work, you’ll be flooded with urgent tasks that demand your attention. Although this may cause some stress, the hustle and bustle could become a springboard for growth. You may suddenly be given an opportunity for advancement, which will benefit your career.

Crossword & Sudoku

Across 1. Falsehood

4. Shopper’s mecca

8. Love too much

12. Verse poem

13. Burn-soothing plant

14. Something wicked

15. Warning

17. Church ringer

18. Flat-topped hill

19. Flying formation

20. Colony insects

21. Drink chiller

23. Fisherman’s snare

25. Stroll

28. Action word modifiers

32. Negative response

33. Get up

35. Lubricate

36. Bureau

38. Reddish

40. Verve

41. Health club

42. Not nearby

45. Nocturnal bird

47. High-school dance

51. Christen

52. “____ in Blue”

54. Expanse

55. Car need

56. Cain, to Adam

57. Mail

58. Spout

59. Historic time

Down

1. Bubble 2. Sluggish 3. Honey makers 4. Welcome ____ 5. Dynamic 6. Solitary 7. Fables

8. Organized argument 9. Baking site 10. Incline

11. House extensions 16. Metal bar 22. Leave off 24. “____ Breath You

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Take” 25. Also 26. Injure

See you! 28. Hot-____ balloon 29. Author Serling 30. Auction offer 31. Crafty 34. News stories

Crossword & Sudoku

37. Oleo, for one 39.

Rockford Area

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Wednesday, Feb. 4 - Saturday, Feb. 7

The Yeti returns for a weekend of can’tmiss classics with new fun, including snow sculptures (weather permitting), sled dog demos and meet-and-greets at Settlers Park Friday 4–7 p m and Saturday 10 a m –2 p m (demonstrations approximately on the hour) A new treat trail is also debuting tickets are $7 18 per person and include a bucket to fill with goodies at participating locations Adults can keep the vibes going with the Downtown Rockton Onesie Pub Craw. The Yeti Scavenger Hunt runs Wednesday - Saturday with maps due at village hall by 5 p.m. to be prize-eligible.

Mrs. Doubtfire

Coronado Theatre

314 N. Main St., Rockford, IL 61101 coronado.rockfordlive.com

815.968.5222

Thursday, February 5

Everyone’s favorite Scottish nanny is heading to Rockford in Mrs Doubtfire, the stage musical described as “ a feel-good, family-friendly comedy that delivers” (The Hollywood Reporter) Based on the beloved film, the show has been praised as “the lovable, big-hearted musical comedy we need right now” (Chicago Tribune), serving big laughs with an even bigger heart The curtain rises at 7:30 p m , and tickets begin at $46 Audiences can expect quick-change chaos, heartfelt moments, and toe-tapping numbers that keep the crew smiling.

Classic

icehogs.com

Tuesday, Feb. 10 - Wednesday, Feb. 11

Fans can catch the AHL’s biggest stars in Rockford when the AHL All-Star Classic presented by BMO hits the BMO Center for first time in Illinois The two-day event features the All-Star Skills Competition (Tue, Feb 10 at 7 p m ) and the All-Star Challenge (Wed, Feb. 11 at 7 p.m.), plus the AHL Hall of Fame Induction & Awards Ceremony and more. Single-game tickets start at $35. Both days also include the free Rinkside Block Party (4–5:30 p.m.). After each game, fans can keep the celebration going at Hard Rock Casino-Rockford postgame parties $10 per party