The Rock River Times – January 21, 2026

Illinois Medicaid program faces looming funding crisis due to federal changes

New federal law will restrict a key revenue stream used to pay state’s share of Medicaid costs

By Peter Hancock Capitol News Illinois

phancock@capitolnewsillinois.com

SPRINGFIELD — A multibillion-dollar budget crisis will hit the state’s Medicaid program in the next few years unless state lawmakers and Gov. JB Pritzker act to prevent it, budget analysts both inside and outside state government warn.

The crisis comes from changes in federal Medicaid policy that were enacted last year as part of President Donald Trump’s sweeping domestic policy agenda, known officially as H.R. 1, or the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” which, among many other things, slashes one of the main funding tools many states have used for four decades to fund their share of the cost of Medicaid.

“By the time you’re a few years in, you’re looking at a $4 - $5 - $6 billion a year hit, and that’s material,” Paula Worthington, a researcher with the University of Illinois’ Institute of Government and Public Affairs, said during a recent interview.

Worthington is a coauthor of a recent IGPA report that describes the upcoming changes in Medicaid funding as one of the most serious long-term fiscal challenges facing Illinois.

The funding tools at issue are known as provider taxes. Those are special taxes that states levy on hospitals, nursing homes, private insurance plans known as “managed care organizations,” or MCOs, and other kinds of health care providers.

States levy those taxes — usually on a per-patient or per-bed basis — and put the money into a fund that is used to draw down federal matching funds. The combination of state and federal funds is then used either to enhance Medicaid reimbursement rates or make direct payments to hospitals and nursing homes that serve large numbers of Medicaid patients to help sustain those facilities financially.

Capping provider taxes

When Medicaid was first established in 1965, it was a relatively modest program

that provided health care benefits to people who already qualified for other kinds of public assistance, with costs split between the federal government and the states.

As both the size and cost of the program grew, however, states began looking for new ways to pay for their share of the cost outside of their general revenues. Provider taxes emerged in the mid-1980s as one such mechanism.

By the mid-1990s, Congress began putting controls on state-levied provider taxes. Those included rules that they be broad-based and uniform, meaning they had to apply evenly across an entire class of health care providers and not just those that served Medicaid patients.

The idea was that states were prohibited from holding providers harmless by assuring them they would get all their money back, and then some, once the federal matching funds were drawn down.

But the federal rules also included a “safe harbor” provision. States could avoid having to comply with the hold-harmless prohibition as long as their taxes amounted to no more than 6% of net patient revenue.

That rule has effectively served as a cap on what states can levy in the form of a provider tax. But that cap is about to be cut nearly in half.

Under a provision of H.R. 1 – a provision that only applies to states like Illinois that expanded Medicaid eligibility under the Affordable Care Act – that 6% cap will gradually be cut starting in FY 2028 until it reaches 3.5% in FY 2032.

Impact in Illinois

In FY 2025, according to the Department of Healthcare and Family Services, Illinois spent a total of $33.7 billion through its Medicaid program, making it one of the single largest categories of expenditures in state government.

Of that total, $20.9 billion, or 62%, was federal money while the remaining $12.8 billion came from state funds, including both general revenue and provider taxes.

IGPA reported that provider taxes in FY 2025 amounted to $4.7 billion, or about 37% of all the state funds that were spent on Medicaid. The bulk of that

money, according to DHFS, came from two provider taxes, those on hospitals and MCOs.

A recent report by the nonpartisan health policy research organization KFF points out that Illinois stands to lose more than any other state when the reductions take effect because it is the only state whose hospital and MCO assessments are both above the 3.5% threshold.

The report by IGPA estimates that when the first reduction takes effect in FY 2028, revenues from those two assessments alone will fall $239 million. And depending on how much health care prices and Medicaid usage grows over the next five years, total reductions from those two sources could range from $1.25 billion to $2 billion by FY 2033.

“But remember, that’s just the state money,” Worthington said. “That is not taking into account the matching funds.”

Assuming the state continues to receive an average 62% federal match rate, the total impact to Illinois by FY 2033 would be between $3.3 and $5.3 billion a year.

That estimate aligns with a separate estimate from the Governor’s Office of Management and Budget, which reported in October that if the state does not make up for the reduced provider taxes through some other appropriation, “the gross amount of lost funding to the state and its Medicaid program will total over $4.5 billion annually by fiscal year 2031 when factoring the lost federal match.”

Issue for lawmakers

The impending limits on Medicaid provider taxes will pose a significant challenge for lawmakers who will either have to find some other way to pay the state’s share of the cost or adjust the program to fit within the new fiscal constraints.

But because the federal changes do not take effect for another year, it is possible lawmakers will not feel pressure to take immediate action in the upcoming legislative session.

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Recent postal service changes could disrupt mail-in voting, county clerks warn

By Jenna Schweikert & Nikoel Hytrek

Capitol News Illinois

jschweikert@capitolnewsillinois.com

nhytrek@capitolnewsillinois.com

EAST PEORIA — New postal service changes to postmarking and transportation rules could disrupt mail-in voting in the 2026 election, Illinois county clerks warn.

Ahead of the March primary election, county clerks are telling voters not to rely on past processes and to mail their ballots as early as possible, no later than one week before Election Day.

Clerks from around the state discussed how to educate voters at the annual Illinois Association of County Clerks and Recorders Conference on Thursday in East Peoria.

One new rule, which took effect Dec. 24, states that the date a postmark is applied to a piece of mail may not reflect the day it was received by the Postal Service. Currently, 14 states, including Illinois, will accept mail-in ballots if they are received within a certain period after Election Day if they are postmarked on or before Election Day.

Clerks warned that uncertainty about when ballots will now be postmarked necessitates voters to act earlier. The way postmarks are applied is not changing, the USPS says. Mail is only postmarked at distribution centers, and that will remain the same.

But in an effort to improve mail delivery efficiency, some localities’ mail may be sent to a different distribution center than in the past, which can increase the amount of time it takes for the USPS to receive and then postmark mail at these centers.

“It’s a question mark of when will it actually get through a distribution center. So I’m advising my voters to make sure that they get their vote-by-mail ballot in the mail no less than a week before Election Day,” John Ackerman, the Tazewell County clerk, said.

In the city of Peoria, for example, the distribution center is in Peoria. Tazewell County’s center, Ackerman said, is in Champaign, although Peoria is geographically closer.

To educate voters about the change, he said, his office will include yellow index cards with the recommendation in the vote-by-mail packets sent to voters.

Voters can also request a manual postmark from their local post office or drop off their ballot at the election official’s office.

But if election officials can’t rely on

postmarks to reflect accurate dates, a number of mail-in ballots that were mailed prior to Election Day may not be counted at all clerks said.

Ballots also will no longer be automatically considered priority mail, increasing the amount of time it will take to deliver the mail.

“We’ve utilized that successfully over the years to make sure that all those ballots not only are delivered, but they are received in time. Changing that status dramatically changes how that will impact us as well,” Ackerman said.

These changes will be most felt during the recount process, when candidates are “scrambling,” Ackerman said.

The clerks generally agreed this could change the outcome of a race.

Clerks also said they are concerned about changes impacting voter trust in elections, especially because voter guidance is now going to be different depending on the county’s location and distribution center.

“We’ve told all of our voters, get your vote-by-mail ballot in your box by Election Day to be postmarked for Election Day, we will process it now. We’re ripping the rug out from underneath that,” Ackerman said. “That leads to distrust. When you can’t give a solid date, you can’t give a solid answer, when you can’t reply back to them with facts, when it’s left for interpretation. That erodes the trust that we’ve been trying to rebuild.”

In the past, when this potential change was proposed, the clerks said they were able to speak to federal lawmakers to advocate for its reversal.

In late September 2025, a delegation of clerks traveled to Washington, D.C.,

to meet with lawmakers and staff about changes to federal funding for election infrastructure and learned lawmakers didn’t know about the potential changes, Ackerman said.

“They were all unaware that this change was going to take effect. They were unaware, in my opinion, of the impacts it would have on vote by mail,” he said.

This time, however, clerks didn’t know the changes were proposed until days before they were implemented.

“It is our goal to get to the public being 100% trusting of our system, but that’s something we’ve strived diligently to do to repair that relationship, and I think this hurts that,” Ackerman said.

To be sure your vote has been counted, voters can call their county clerk’s office, or some counties offer ballot tracking online.

County clerks emphasized that voting by mail is still safe and secure, but it might take more work and planning.

Kathy Michael, the McLean County clerk, said voters can request to have their ballot manually postmarked at the post office when they return it.

“Just mail it early or go into the post office. I don’t want to say it’s that simple. I don’t want to make it simple, but that’s all you have to do,” she said. “Don’t be discouraged and not do it and not vote. … Get it postmarked, and you can go off on your vacation and not worry about it.”

Capitol News Illinois is a nonprofit, nonpartisan news service that distributes state government coverage to hundreds of news outlets statewide. It is funded primarily by the Illinois Press Foundation and the Robert R. McCormick Foundation.

In case you have forgotten what the color green looks like

By Charles Herbst Contributor

The Joys of January. Snow Skiing, Hockey, Ice Skating, Curling.

But if your idea of January is long dark nights, dead batteries, slush, and getting stuck in a snowdrift, maybe you’re ready for a little reprieve. If a trip to Florida, Buenos Aires, or Tahiti isn’t possible, may we suggest a local option: Visit a conservatory. There are several of them in the area. Nichols in Rockford, Olbrich in Madison, the Mitchell Domes in Milwaukee, and Garfield and Lincoln Parks in Chicago all come to mind.

Today we are visiting a small conservatory located in Oak Park, just off the I-290 Eisenhower Expressway. If you are enroute to Chicago or your travels take you to the vicinity of Oak Park, it is a small, yet delightful place to stop and take a break.

While not as large as its aforementioned peers, the Oak Park Conservatory is the third largest conservatory in the

Chicago Area, with over 8,000 square feet containing over 3,000 plants, some of which date back to the conservatory’s founding in 1914.

The conservatory has three rooms consisting of tropical, desert, and Mediterranean display gardens. There are also working greenhouses reserved for the staff.

Outdoors, the conservatory has two more gardens: The Rubenstein Memorial Garden and the Elsie Jacobsen Discovery Garden. The Rubenstein Garden is designed to be a place to relax and refresh. The Jacobsen Garden is designed to draw from the four essential elements: light, water, air, and earth. This garden features species native to Illinois. Musical instruments and a bee skep clubhouse offer young visitors a place to explore.

The Conservatory has two parrots, Sara and Skipper, who live in the tropical room. Sara speaks and might well say “hello” to you.

The Oak Park Conservatory started

out as a community effort to house the exotic plants that Oak Parkers collected while on vacation and brought back to the village. The existing glass structure was built in 1929.

Over the years, the conservatory sadly fell into disrepair. In 1970, plans were made to demolish it. It was described as a place that would make “a perfect parking lot.” Oak Park – a community known for its civic pride and activism –rallied, and the Citizens Committee for the Conservatory saved the day.There is a plaque in the conservatory in their honor.

Today, as part of the Park District of Oak Park, beyond its educational and cultural mission, the conservatory supplies plants for other parks in the village. The conservatory is well-maintained and has a professional staff. The Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory actively support and fundraise for the garden. The conservatory was expanded in 2000 to include staff areas and a meeting room. In 2005, it was added to the National Register of

Historic Places. In 2025, the Park District of Oak Park was awarded the gold medal by the American Academy of Park and Recreation Administration.

The Oak Park Conservatory is very conveniently located at 615 Garfield Street near East Avenue. It is equidistant (3/4 mile) from both Harlem Avenue and Austin Boulevard, both of which have exits from the Eisenhower Expressway. The CTA Blue Line Oak Park Station is in the expressway trench in front of the conservatory. Generally, you can find street parking nearby.

Allow 30 minutes. Admission is free and the conservatory is open daily, 10-4. It is closed on Monday and holidays. Donations are appreciated, with $5 suggested. Reservations are requested for groups of 10 or more. Site: oakparkconservatory.org. Wouldn’t a place like this be a great use for the Belvidere Oasis? Imagine breaking up a long interstate drive with a cappuccino, banh mi, or empanada while relaxing in a tropical forest!

Waid "Wade" Herald Vance

FEBRUARY 1, 1936 JANUARY 5, 2026

IN THE CARE OF

Sunset Funeral Home & Memorial Gardens

Wade Vance, 89 (almost 90) of Rockford, IL passed away January 5, 2026 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born February 1, 1936 to Sim & Roberta Vance in Des Arc, AK. Wade was a lifelong resident of Rockford and graduated from East High School. He also served a short time in the US Navy.

Wade was the owner and operator of Creative Plastering for over 60 Years in the Stateline area. Creative Plastering was family owned and included 2 of his 3 sons (William & Dennis). He taught the art of the trade to his boys at a very young age and they worked with him until they established their own businesses in Rockford.

He was a lifetime member of the Eagles club, Harmony Singing Society, 3’Ls club, Lyran club and the VFW. He had a profound love for music, singing, dance and cars especially his 1977 & 1979 Lincolns. Wade met his wife Sandra and they were married February 29, 2008. Together they enjoyed Karaoke, Ballroom dancing and traveling as much as possible. Their most notable trip was to the cruise to the Bahamas.

He is survived by his wife Sandra, sons William & Dennis Vance, stepdaughters Kai Grimm & Kari (Greg) Ebens, sister in law Dixie Vance, Nieces, Nephews & Grandchildren

Wade was the oldest living member of his family and was preceded in death by his youngest son Joey Vance, his parents Sim & Roberta, his siblings Vernon, Roscoe, Betty & Lester Vance.

The family would like to give a special thank you to the Mercy Health Hospice Care and especially to Nurse Suzie and CNA Kathy.

A Celebration of Life for family & friends will be held on February 1st from 1 to 5 pm at the Lyran Club (1115 4th Ave Rockford, IL 61104). Please join us with your stories & memories of Wade Vance.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family OR Via the Sunset Memonal Gardens Funeral Home of Machesney Park. IL

Seed starting with winter sowing

By Grant McCarty

Contributor

Along with adding beets to my vegetable garden this year, I’m also trying a different approach to seed starting. In past seasons, I would pull out my seed-starting equipment in late February, setting up grow lights and trays for six to eight weeks before planting. This year, I’m switching to winter sowing. This simple seed-starting method uses recycled milk/water jugs to grow seedlings outdoors during the cold months. Popular with both native plant and vegetable gardeners, winter sowing relies on natural temperature cycles rather than traditional indoor seed starting. Winter sowing works by mimicking how seeds behave in nature. Many

native plants and cool-season vegetables are adapted to experience cold, wet conditions before they germinate. By placing seeds in seed starting mix filled containers outdoors, they receive the moisture and cold exposure they need, then start actively growing when spring conditions arrive. If you know of anyone that winter sows, you’ve probably heard enthusiastic response to this concept with many finding that their transplants are stockier, more resilient, and better adapted to outdoor conditions than those started indoors.

You don’t need much to winter sow. Clean plastic milk/water jugs work well because they allow light in while protecting seedlings from wind and extreme cold. You’ll also need a light,

well-draining seed starting mix, seeds, a cutting tool, something to make drainage holes, tape, and labels. As you’ll only be growing these 6-8 weeks before planting, a seed starting mix should be fine.

To begin, containers are cut most of the way around, leaving a small hinge so they can open and close. Drainage holes are added to the bottom and sides, then several inches of moist seed starting mix are placed inside. Seeds are sown according to packet directions, the container is closed and taped shut, and labels are added to withstand winter weather. The containers are then placed outdoors in a sunny area. Because these act as mini greenhouses, check them periodically to ensure they stay moist and open them during warm spells to

prevent overheating.

In northern Illinois, winter sowing typically begins anytime from January through early March for say native perennials and cold-hardy vegetables like lettuce, kale, and broccoli. You could also do this for your warm season vegetables like tomatoes but would want to start April. This timeline is not too different from when I would normally start my seeds.

As with any new gardening project, expect to trouble shoot. You may find that this becomes a yearly habit for you or it makes you return back to seed starting like you always have.

Grant is the Local Food and Smalls Farms Educator of the University of Illinois Extension.

Energy & Environment

What does the future hold?

By Dr. Robert Vogl, Ph.D.

Illinois Renewable Energy Association Contributor

Following WW II, the US. dominated world markets and industrial production because the war destroyed the industrial capacity of Britain, Germany, Japan and Russia. The American economy boomed as it was the only nation left with sufficient industrial capacity to rebuild the war ravaged global economy. The US chose to help rebuild the industrial base of Germany and Japan which returned them to major industrial competitors. Russia redeveloped its industrial base and China became a major industrial competitor. Following WWII the United States also became the dominant global military and economic power. As the global economy grew the global influence of the US weakened. Under the slogan of making America Great Again Trump regained the Presidency and chose to change the role of the US in the global economy.

The new model is based on the principal of America First and is focused on restoring its power in the Western hemisphere and making it an attractive place for commerce. The US National

Security Strategy provides an overview of the potential global geopolitical future.

The vision has Russia having a major role in Europe as it has energy and mineral resources. China is seen as controlling Asia as it has expanded its green industry and has established trade relationships in the area. The US is intent on controlling the Western hemisphere for commercial dominance. The Trump prefers that conservative political leaders willing to cooperate with him will be in power in the Western Hemisphere.

The vision helps to explain why Trump intervened in Venezuela and his call for taking over Greenland, making Canada a 51st state and regaining control over the Panama Canal. Other countries like Mexico and Columbia have also been mentioned as targets as well.

The tactics used in gaining control over Venezuela included controlling shipping lanes, tariffs and military intimidation could be used to secure US. commercial dominance.

If melting of the ice sheet of Greenland is expected to reveal a treasure of resources needed in our economy it seems reasonable to assume will the melting

of ice covering the Arctic will also reveal a treasure of useful resources a climate change accelerates. As a participate in a National Science workshop on the Arctic some of the resources were discussed along with the challenges of bringing them into the marketplace.

A new organization is protesting government policies they deem are undermining the rights of citizens guaranteed by the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. It is known as the Indivisible Project. It was created by co-Executive Director Leah Greenberg and her husband and co-Executive Director Ezra Levin. They both hold Bachelor’s degrees from Carleton College, in Minnesota. She was active in politics in Virginia and he was active in Texas.

Their organization is a grassroots movement of local Indivisible groups with a mission to elect progressive leaders, rebuild our democracy and defeat the Trump agenda. They are sponsoring actions such as Stopping Trump’s War in Venezuela, and Reining in Ice Now. The Indivisible Project intends to continue taking action in support of their goals.

There are other activists raising

concerns about the policies being implemented by the Trump Administration including Ralph Nadar. He uses Trump’s views expressed in the New York Times on January 9, 2026 to illustrate concerns about President Trump. “My own morality. My own mind.” restrains him. Not the Constitution, not federal laws and regulations, not treaties signed under Republican and Democratic Presidents. While he took an oath to obey the Constitution his expressed views suggests he does not see it as a reason for limiting his actions.

There are other individuals and groups raising concerns over the current policies of the US government. The public radio network at NIU is providing good coverage of the political situation. The existing differences in political perspectives within our country are likely to intensify as we approach the midterm elections. How and if the conflicts are resolved will impact life in America.

During the turmoil of the 1960s we took a two week vacation and left the turmoil of the world behind us. Sometime it feels like a good idea again.

Government Notices

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PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE FOR PROPOSAL

Rock Valley College is receiving Proposals for Computer Equipment for DTW (RFP#26-01-D11). Proposal documents with submittal instructions may be found on the College Website link: https://rockvalleycollege.edu/ about/college-information/ bid-information-and-vendors

Opening date and time for Proposal submissions will be February 25, 2026 at 3:00 P.M. All submittals must be mailed per Proposal instructions.

Specific questions may be directed to: Karen Kerr, Director of Business Services Rock Valley College k.kerr@rockvalleycollege.edu

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Public Notices

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SEIZING AGENCY CASE No. RP25-013304

NOTICE OF PENDING FORFEITURE

TO: Patricia Bautista Gonzalez, 431 Irving Ave. Rockford, IL 61101 hereby known as claimant.

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT FORFEITURE PROCEEDINGS ARE NOW PENDING AGAINST THE THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY:

Description (including VIN, serial or model no.): 2012 Mercedes-Benz SUV, VIN #WDCGG8HB9CF785886 (Value $3,117.00)

Reason(s): (1) If a conveyance, including a motor vehicle, aircraft, or vessel was seized, that the conveyance was used or intended for use, to transport or in any manner to facilitate the transportation, sale, receipt, possession, or concealment of cannabis or controlled substances which have been produced, manufactured, delivered, or possessed in felony violation of the Cannabis Control Act or any violation of the Controlled Substances Act. (6) If any raw materials, products, or any equipment were seized, that the items seized were produced, delivered, or possessed in connection with any substance containing cannabis in violation of the Cannabis Control Act.

This property was seized by law enforcement authorities on 05/28/2025, at the location of 1512 Cunningham St., Winnebago County, IL. This property has been determined to be subject to forfeiture under the provisions of the Controlled Substances Act or the Cannabis Control Act for one of more reasons as stated above.

SUMMARY OF PROCEDURAL RIGHTS

If you have an ownership in any item listed above, any interest you may have may be forfeited unless you file a verified claim for the return of the property with the Drug Asset Forfeiture Unit of the Winnebago County State’s Attorney whose address is 400 West State Street, Rockford, IL 61101, setting forth your interest in the property and the reasons why your interest is not subject to forfeiture. You have forty-five days from receipt of this notice to file the verified claim with the State’s Attorney.

If you fail to file the claim within 45 days of receipt of this notice, any interest you may have in the property will be forfeited to the State of Illinois;

This notice is published at the direction of the Winnebago County State’s Attorney’s Office - Civil Bureau, 400 W. State St., Suite 804, Rockford, IL, Phone: (815) 319-4799.

SIGNED: LAFAKERIA REUTER

CHIEF of the CIVIL BUREAU,

On behalf of, J. HANLEY STATE’S ATTORNEY

Dated: 01/05/2025 26865R TRRT 1/28

n n n TAX DEED NO. 2025TX284

FILED December 16, 2025

Abigail F. Grimmett 965 N. Court St. Rockford, IL 61103

Occupants 1920 Clifton Ave. Rockford, IL 61102

UNKNOWN OWNERS OR PARTIES INTERESTED, GENERALLY TAKE NOTICE

County of Winnebago

Date Premises Sold: November 7, 2023

Certificate No. 202201416

Sold of General Taxes of (year)

2022

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

Warrant No. N/A Inst. No. N/A THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES

Property located at 1920 Clifton Ave., Rockford, IL

Legal Description or Permanent Index No.:

Lot five (5) in Block two (2) as designated upon the plat of Pine view subdivision, being a subdivision lying in part of the South half (1/2) of the Southwest quarter (1/4) of Section 27, Township 44 North, Range 1 East of the Third Principal Meridian, the plat of which subdivision is recorded in Book 14 of Plats on Page 65 in the recorder’s office of Winnebago County, Illinois; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois.

Tax Code No. 11-27-380-005

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 June 15, 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 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 June 15, 2026.

This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of this County in Rockford, Illinois, on June 26, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. in Courtroom 426.

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 June 15, 2026 by applying to the County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois, at the County Courthouse in Rockford, Illinois.

For further information contact the County Clerk.

ADAM McFADDEN, Purchaser

By: G. Michael Scheurich, His Attorney 26866R TRRT 1/28 n n n

TAX DEED NO. 2025TX282 FILED 12/9/2025

East Coast Properties LLC

10100 Santa Monica Blvd., Ste. 440 Los Angeles, CA 90067

Associated Bank Illinois, N.A. 1870 Perryville Rd. Rockford, IL 61107 City of Loves Park

100 Heart Blvd. Loves Park, IL 61111 Greenwich Investors XLIV Trust 2013-1

c/o WMD Asset Management, LLC

559 San Ysidro Road, Suite I Santa Barbara, CA 93108

Greenwich Investors XLIV REO, LLC

c/o WMD Asset Management, LLC

559 San Ysidro Road, Suite I Santa Barbara, CA 93108

UNKNOWN OWNERS OR PARTIES

INTERESTED, GENERALLY TAKE NOTICE

County of Winnebago

Date Premises Sold: 11/7/2023

Certificate No. 202201620

Sold of General Taxes of (year)

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

Warrant No. N/A Inst. No. N/A

THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES

Property located at 6702 Commonwealth Dr., Rockford, IL

Legal Description or Permanent Index No.:

Lot One (1) as designated upon Final Plat of Commonwealth Acres, being a ReSubdivision of Lots 63, 65 and 66 as designated upon the Re-Plat of part of Plat 15, Rock Valley Business Park in part of the Northeast Quarter (NE 1/4) of Section 3, Township 44 North, Range 2 East of the Third Principal Meridian, the Plat of which is recorded in Book 45 of Plats on Page 143 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois; situated in the County of Winnebago and the State of Illinois.

Tax Code No. 12-03-202-006

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 June 1, 2025. 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 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 June 1, 2026.

This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of this County in Rockford, Illinois, on June 26, 2026 at 9:30, a.m. in Courtroom 426.

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 June 1, 2026, by applying to the County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois, at the County Courthouse in Rockford, Illinois.

For further information contact the County Clerk.

GABYENOM LLC, Purchaser

By: G. Michael Scheurich, Its Attorney 26867R TRRT 1/28

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 26890R TRRT 2/4

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TAX DEED NO. 2025TX285 FILED December 16, 2025 Innisfree Properties Inc. 1525 Kilburn Ave. Rockford, IL 61101

Occupant 412 Salem St. Rockford, IL 61103

UNKNOWN OWNERS OR PARTIES INTERESTED, GENERALLY TAKE NOTICE

County of Winnebago Date Premises Sold: November 7, 2023

Certificate No. 202200570

Sold of General Taxes of (year) 2022 Sold for Special Assessment of (municipality) N/A and Special Assessment Number N/A

Warrant No. N/A Inst. No. N/A THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES

Property located at 412 Salem St., Rockford, IL

Legal Description or Permanent Index No.: Part of Lot Nineteen in Block One as designated upon Plat of Subdivision of Block Three in Coleman and Garrison’s and West Half of Block Two and South part of Block Three in Clark’s

Addition to Rockford, the Plat of which Subdivision is recorded in Book 86 of Deeds on page 183 in the Recorder ’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois, bounded and described as follows, to-wit: Beginning at the Northwesterly corner of said Lot; thence Easterly along the Northerly line of said Lot 50 feet; thence Southerly, parallel with the Westerly line of said Lot, to the Southerly line of said Lot; thence Westerly, on the Southerly line of said Lot, 50 feet, to the Southwesterly corner of said Lot; thence Northerly to the place of beginning; together with adjoining vacated alley: situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois.

Tax Code No. 11-14-455-038

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 June 15, 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 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 June 15, 2026.

This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of this County in Rockford, Illinois, on June 26, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. in Courtroom 426.

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 June 15, 2026 by applying to the County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois, at the County Courthouse in Rockford, Illinois.

For further information contact the County Clerk.

ADAM McFADDEN, Purchaser

By: G. Michael Scheurich, His Attorney 26868R TRRT 1/28

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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 manufacturing business in said County and State under the name of Pasqueno Precision at the following post office addresses: 948 River Lane, Loves Park, IL 61111; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Jason Barak Pasqueno

SIGNED: Jason Barak Pasqueno 12/29/25

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 29th day of December, A.D. 2025. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Lisa Nolley, Deputy Clerk 26853R TRRT 1/21

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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 holistic business in said County and State under the name of Renaser at the following post office addresses: 6030 Garrett Lane, Rockford, IL 61107; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting

such business are as follows: Maria Elena Chavez SIGNED: Maria Elena Chavez 12/30/25

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 30th day of December, A.D. 2025. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Ariel Rosas, Deputy Clerk 26854R TRRT 1/21 n n n

STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: JENNY GARCIA GUTIERREZ, Petitioner, vs. CORNELIO MARTINEZ MEDINA, Respondent. 2025-DC-0000197

NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to Respondent Cornelio Martinez Medina that Petitioner Jenny Garcia Gutierrez has caused to be filed a PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE and other relief in the above-captioned cause of action. You are further notified that if you fail to file an answer or otherwise appear on or before February 17, 2026, a judgment by default may be entered against you at any time thereafter for the relief requested in the petition.

/s/ Jenny Garcia Gutierrez, Petitioner 26871R TRRT 1/28

n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: TYCHIUS LATRICIA CHRISTIAN, Petitioner, vs. WARREN JERMAINE CHRISTIAN, Respondent. 25-DC-213

NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to Respondent Warren Jermaine Christian that Petitioner Tychius Latricia Christian has caused to be filed a PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE and other relief in the above-captioned cause of action. You are further notified that if you fail to file an answer or otherwise appear on or before February 17, 2026, a judgment by default may be entered against you at any time thereafter for the relief requested in the petition.

/s/ Tychius Latricia Christian, Petitioner 26872R TRRT 1/28

n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: AMAKA UJU OKAGBUE, Petitioner, vs. SOMTO JOSHUA AZIKE, Respondent. 2025-DN-0000387 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to Respondent Somto Joshua Azike that Petitioner Amaka Uju Okagbue has caused to be filed a PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE and other relief in the above-captioned cause of action.

You are further notified that if you fail to file an answer or otherwise appear on or before February 17, 2026, a judgment by default may be entered against you at any time thereafter for the relief requested in the petition.

/s/ Amaka Uju Okagbue, Petitioner 26873R TRRT 1/28

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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 grant writing and consulting business in said County

and State under the name of Gabrielle Foreman Grant Writing and Consulting at the following post office addresses: 10284 Clearwing Lane, Unit 4, Roscoe, IL 61073; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Gabrielle Natasha Foreman

SIGNED: Gabrielle Natasha Foreman 1/8/26

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 8th day of January, A.D. 2026. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Mary McRae, Deputy Clerk 26875R TRRT 1/28 n n n

ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO

This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a law office business in said County and State under the name of Ray Law Office at the following post office addresses: 1437 S. Bell School Rd., #4, Rockford, IL 61108; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Donald Erwin Ray

SIGNED: Donald Erwin Ray 1/5/26

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 5th day of January, A.D. 2026. Lori Gummow, County Clerk

Lisa Nolley, Deputy Clerk 26855R TRRT 1/21 n n n

ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION

STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO

This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a 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 STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17th JUDICIAL COURT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO PROBATE DIVISION In the Matter of the Estate of HOWARD R. PETERS, Deceased. Case No.: 2025-PR-0000350 CLAIM NOTICE

Notice is given of the death of HOWARD R. PETERS of WINNEBAGO County, Illinois. Letters of Office were issued on January 5, 2026, to ELI J. PETERS of Loves Park, Illinois, whose attorney is KELLY E. HINTZSCHE, Allen Galluzzo Hevrin Leake, LLC, 839 North Perryville Road, Suite 200, Rockford, Illinois 61107.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before July 14, 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.

ELI J. PETERS, Executor for the Estate of HOWARD R. PETERS, Deceased By: ALLEN GALLUZZO HEVRIN LEAKE, LLC By: Kelly E. Hintzsche One of their attorneys

PREPARED BY: ALLEN GALLUZZO HEVRIN LEAKE, LLC

Kelly E. Hintzsche, ARDC #6297246 839 North Perryville Road, Suite 200 Rockford, Illinois 61107 (815) 414-5560

Attorneys for the Estate 26870R TRRT 1/28

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WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS MidFirst Bank Plaintiff, -v.Lewis Benjamin, Jr; Kelly Benjamin; The United States of America, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development; Four Rivers Sanitation Authority Defendants. 2025-FC-0000250

1021 Anna Avenue, Machesney Park, IL 61115

NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 9/25/2025, an agent of Auction.com, LLC will conduct the Online Only auction at www.auction.com, with the bidding window opening on 2/9/2026 at 10:00 AM CDT and closing on February 11, 2026 at 10:00 AM subject to extension, and will sell at public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate.

LOT SIX (6) IN BLOCK FOUR (4) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF MCVEIGH SUBDIVISION, BEING PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 31, TOWNSHIP 45 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 27 OF PLATS ON PAGE 188 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS, SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 1021 Anna Avenue, Machesney Park, IL 61115 Property Index No. 08-31454-006

The real estate is improved with a Single Family Residence. The judgment amount was $79,352.13 Sale Terms: Full Sale Terms are available on the property page at www.auction.com by entering 1021 Anna Avenue into the search bar. If sold to anyone other than the Plaintiff, the winning bidder must pay the full bid amount within twenty-four (24) hours of the auction’s end. All payments must be certified funds. No third-party checks will be accepted. All bidders will need to register at www. auction.com prior to placing a bid. 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) (l) 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. For information, contact Plaintiffs attorney: MDK Legal (312) 6516700 please refer to file number 25-010592. Auction.com, LLC 100 N LaSalle St., Suite 1400, Chicago, IL 60602 - 872-225-4985 You can also visit www.auction.com. Attorney File No. 25-010592 Case Number: 2025-FC-0000250 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. I3279821 P26856R TRRT 1/28 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CIM TRUST 2020- R7 MORTGAGEBACKED NOTES, SERIES 2020-R7 Plaintiff, -v.-

DENNIS R. GRIFFIN et al

Defendant 2023-FC-0000229

NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on July 27, 2023, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on February 18, 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: LOT EIGHTEEN (18), NINETEEN (19) AND TWENTY (20), IN BLOCK THREE (3) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF SUNSET HILL, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF A PART OF THE S.W. 1/4 OF SECTION 17 AND A PART OF SECTION 18 IN T. 44 N. R. 1E. OF THE 3RD P.M., THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 19 OF PLATS ON PAGE 101 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS.

Commonly known as 503 NORTH MEMORIAL, ROCKFORD, IL 61101

Property Index No. 11-17352-039

The real estate is improved with a single family 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 assess-

ments 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. 14-23-02709

Attorney ARDC No. 00468002

Case Number: 2023-FC-0000229

TJSC#: 46-21

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 # 2023-FC-0000229

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n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WinnebagoRockford, ILLINOIS NEWREZ LLC D/B/A SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING, Plaintiff vs. VIRGIE M. JACKSON, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendant 25 FC 251 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 19, 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 FOURTEEN (14) IN BLOCK TWO (2) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF DICKERMAN`S SUBDIVISION OF NORTH HALF (1/2) OF LOT “B” PLAT OF WEST PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 27 AND SOUTHWEST PART OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 22, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 9 OF

PLATS ON PAGE 14 IN THE RECORDER`S OFFICE; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS.

P.I.N. 11-27-111-014. Commonly known as 1103 Morgan Street, Rockford, IL 61102. 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, Marinosci Law Group, PC, 2215 Enterprise Drive, Suite 1512, Westchester, Illinois 60154. (312) 940-8580. 25-03392

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3279590 P26858R TRRT 1/28

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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 printer business in said County and State under the name of Fresh Printz of Loves Park at the following post office addresses: 5545 N. 2nd St., Loves Park, IL 61111; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Julie A. Borowicz

SIGNED: Julie A. Borowicz 1/6/26

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 6th day of January, A.D. 2026. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Lisa Nolley, Deputy Clerk 26874R TRRT 1/28

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

F/K/A QUICKEN LOANS, LLC F/K/A QUICKEN LOANS INC., Plaintiff, -v.-

UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW AND LEGATEES OF DUANE M. BARTA, NORTHWEST BANK OF ROCKFORD, CHRISTIAN BARTA AS ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF DUANE BARTA, CHRISTIAN BARTA, DAVID BARTA, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS

Defendant 2025-FC-0000222 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 February 18, 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: LAND SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN THE STATE OF IL

LOT TWENTY-SIX (26) AS DESIGNATED UPON PLAT NO. 1 OF WINFIELD SUBDIVISION, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTH HALF (1/2) OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 18, TOWNSHIP 46 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, CITY OF SOUTH BELOIT, WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 44 OF PLATS ON PAGE 54A IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS.

Commonly known as 615 WINFIELD DRIVE, SOUTH BELOIT, IL 61080

Property Index No. 04-18177-011

The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $118,350.56.

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 JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC

Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 30 N. LASALLE STREET, SUITE 3650, Chicago, IL, 60602 (312) 541-9710. Please refer to file number 25 1394.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION

One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE

com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC

30 N. LASALLE STREET, SUITE 3650 Chicago IL, 60602 312-541-9710

E-Mail: ilpleadings@johnsonblumberg.com

Attorney File No. 25 1394

Case Number: 2025-FC-0000222

TJSC#: 45-2952

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-0000222

I3279648 P26859R TRRT 1/28 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.-

AMANDA L FULLER, ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE

Defendant 2022 FC 0000154

NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIV-

EN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 12, 2023, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on February 6, 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: LOT SIX (6) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF BELLE MEADE SUBDIVISION PLAT NO. 2, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 29, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 26 OF PLATS, ON PAGE 157 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS

Commonly known as 3824 SHIRLEY RD, ROCKFORD, IL 61108 Property Index No. 12-29151-006

The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $86,154.23.

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.

You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.

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 CHAD LEWIS, ROBERTSON ANSCHUTZ SCHNEID CRANE & PARTNERS, PLLC Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 6400 SHAFER CT, STE 325, ROSEMONT, IL, 60018 (561) 241-6901. Please refer to file number 22-012556. 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.

CHAD LEWIS

ROBERTSON ANSCHUTZ SCHNEID CRANE & PARTNERS, PLLC 6400 SHAFER CT, STE 325 ROSEMONT IL, 60018 561-241-6901

E-Mail: ILMAIL@RASLG.COM

Attorney File No. 22-012556

Attorney ARDC No. 6306439

Case Number: 2022 FC 0000154

TJSC#: 46-19

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 # 2022 FC 0000154 I3279848

P26860R TRRT 1/28

n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTYROCKFORD, ILLINOIS PHH Mortgage Corporation PLAINTIFF Vs. Tijuana Glass a/k/a Tijuana Davis; City of Rockford - Department of Community and Economic Development; Carla Renea a/k/a Carla Raynor; Antoine Glass; Jordan Thomas; Deszreeon Hues; Luchen Hues IV; Fantasia Cole; Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Christine Hues; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants; Amy L. Silvestri, as Special Representative for Christine Hues (deceased) DEFENDANTS No. 2025-FC-0000389

NOTICE BY PUBLICATION

NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: Antoine Glass Deszreeon Hues

Luchen Hues IV

Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Christine Hues Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit

you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 2310 N Winnebago St Rockford, IL 61103 and which said Mortgage was made by: Christine Hues Luchen Hues Jr. the Mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for Freedom Mortgage Corporation, as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Winnebago County, Illinois, as Document No. 20141028214; 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 13, 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. 14-25-06261

NOTE: This law firm is a debt collector. I3280045 P26876R TRRT 1/28 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 Thomas E. Pacek, Deceased. NO. 2025 PR 343 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Thomas E. Pacek. Letters of Office were issued on December 12, 2025, to Midland States Bank, of 6838 E. State Street, Suite 2, Rockford, Illinois 61108, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is Elisa J. Whitman of Reilly Law Offices, 6801 Spring Creek Road, Suite 2D, Rockford, Illinois 61114. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before July 12, 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 5/18-3 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 with the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Probate Division, at Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 W. State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61101, or with the estate’s legal representative, or both.

Copies of claims filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Probate Division, must be mailed or delivered to the estate’s legal representative and to its attorney within ten days after they have been filed.

DATED: January 5, 2026

MIDLAND STATES BANK, INDEPENDENT EXECUTOR

Elisa J. Whitman #6198940 Reilly Law Offices

6801 Spring Creek Rd., 2D Rockford, IL 61114 (815) 316-8540

That this case has been commenced in this Court against

EWhitman@Reilly-lawoffices.com

26851R TRRT 1/21

n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS ROCKET MORTGAGE, LLC

F/K/A QUICKEN LOANS, LLC

Plaintiff, -v.-

MEGAN A. REYES et al

Defendant 2025-FC-0000071

NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 6, 2025, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on February 10, 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 EAST 1/2 OF LOTS 3 AND 4, BLOCK 5, AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF DARIUS ADAMS ADDITION TO THE TOWN OF ROCKTON, THE PLAT OF WHICH IS RECORDED IN BOOK ‘I’ OF DEEDS ON PAGE 390 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS.

EXCEPTING THEREFROM THE SOUTH 10 FEET OF THE EAST 1/2 OF SAID LOT 4.

Commonly known as 421 E MAIN ST, ROCKTON, IL 61072 Property Index No. 03-24208-006

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.

Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale

other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 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. 14-25-00778

Attorney ARDC No. 00468002

Case Number: 2025-FC-0000071

TJSC#: 45-3067

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-0000071 I3279476 P26842R TRRT 1/21 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS MCLP Asset Company, Inc. Plaintiff, -v.Steven Cooper; et. al. Defendants. 2024-FC-0000341 1113 22ND AVE, ROCKFORD, IL 61104 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 8/28/2025, an agent of Auction.com, LLC will conduct the Online Only auction at www.auction.com, with the bidding window opening on 1/26/2026 at 10:00 AM CDT and closing on January 28, 2026 at 10:00 AM subject to extension, and will sell at public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate. LOTS THIRTY-ONE (31) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF BROWN’S SUBDIVISION, BEING A PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE THIRD (3RD) PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 11 OF PLATS, AT PAGE 50, IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 1113 22ND AVE, ROCKFORD, IL 61104 Property Index No. 11-35435-014

The real estate is improved with a Residential Property. The

judgment amount was $23,128.53

Sale Terms: Full Sale Terms are available on the property page at www.auction.com by entering 1113 22ND AVE into the search bar. If sold to anyone other than the Plaintiff, the winning bidder must pay the full bid amount within twenty-four (24) hours of the auction’s end. All payments must be certified funds. No third-party checks will be accepted. All bidders will need to register at www.auction.com prior to placing a bid. 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) (l) 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. For information, contact Plaintiffs attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES PC (630) 794-5300 please refer to file number 14-24-05503. Auction.com, LLC 100 N LaSalle St., Suite 1400, Chicago, IL 60602 - 872-225-4985 You can also visit www.auction. com. Attorney File No. 14-24-05503 Case Number: 2024-FC-0000341 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. I3279294 P26843R TRRT 1/21 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS NEWREZ LLC D/B/A SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING, Plaintiff, -v.NATHAN DANIEL GREEN, ROCKFORD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT 205, UNKNOWN OWNERS GENERALLY, AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS. Defendants. 2024-FC-0000347 4213 Old Gate Rd, Rockford, IL 61109

NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 9/18/2025, an agent of Auction.com, LLC will conduct the Online Only auction at www.auction.com, with the bidding window opening on 1/26/2026 at 10:00 AM CDT and closing on January 28, 2026 at 10:00 AM subject to extension, and will sell at public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate. LOT FORTY-NINE (49) AS DESIGNATED UPON PLAT

NO. 2 OF JEFFERSON RIDGE, PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 18, TOWNSHIP 43 RANGE 2, AND PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 17, TOWNSHIP 43 RANGE 2, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 40 OF PLATS ON PAGE 164B IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 4213 Old Gate Rd, Rockford, IL 61109 Property Index No. 16-17151-026

The real estate is improved with a Single Family Residence. The judgment amount was $132,704.09 Sale Terms: Full Sale Terms are available on the property page at www.auction.com by entering 4213 Old Gate Rd into the search bar. If sold to anyone other than the Plaintiff, the winning bidder must pay the full bid amount within twenty-four (24) hours of the auction’s end. All payments must be certified funds. No third-party checks will be accepted. All bidders will need to register at www. auction.com prior to placing a bid. 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) (l) 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. For information, contact Plaintiffs attorney: Kluever Law Group, LLC (312) 236-0077 please refer to file number SMS000898-24FC2. Auction.com, LLC 100 N LaSalle St., Suite 1400, Chicago, IL 60602 - 872-225-4985 You can also visit www.auction.com. Attorney File No. SMS000898-24FC2 Case Number: 2024-FC-0000347 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. I3279315 P26844R TRRT 1/21

n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for Structured Asset Securities Corporation Mortgage Loan Trust 2007-RF1 Plaintiff, -v.John Powell, Sr.;

MembersAlliance Credit Union; The United States of America, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Defendants. 2025-FC-0000270 3815 Beach Street, Rockford, IL 61108 NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 10/22/2025, an agent of Auction.com, LLC will conduct the Online Only auction at www.auction.com, with the bidding window opening on 1/26/2026 at 10:00 AM CDT and closing on January 28, 2026 at 10:00 AM subject to extension, and will sell at public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate.

LOT TWENTY-SIX (26) AS DESIGNATED UPON PLAT NO. 1 OF FARMINGDALE HEIGHTS, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTH HALF OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 32, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH IS RECORDED IN BOOK 26 OF PLATS ON PAGE 67 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; EXCEPTING THEREFROM THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PARCEL: BEGINNING AT THE MOST NORTHERLY CORNER OF SAID LOT, THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY ALONG THE NORTHWESTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT, ONE HUNDRED TWENTY (120) FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE MOST WESTERLY CORNER OF SAID LOT; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY ALONG THE SOUTHWESTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY ALONG THE SOUTHWESTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT, FIVE (5) FEET; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ONE HUNDRED TWENTY AND ONE TENTH (120.1) FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS..

Commonly known as 3815 Beach Street, Rockford, IL 61108 Property Index No. 12-32354-012

The real estate is improved with a Single Family Residence. The judgment amount was $72,405.25 Sale Terms: Full Sale Terms are available on the property page at www.auction.com by entering 3815 Beach Street into the search bar. If sold to anyone other than the Plaintiff, the winning bidder must pay the full bid amount within twenty-four (24) hours of the auction’s end. All payments must be certified funds. No third-party checks will be accepted. All bidders will need to register at www. auction.com prior to placing a bid. 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) (l) 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. For information, contact Plaintiffs attorney: MDK Legal (312) 6516700 please refer to file number 25-013285. Auction.com, LLC 100 N LaSalle St., Suite 1400, Chicago, IL 60602 - 872-225-4985 You can also visit www.auction.com. Attorney File No. 25-013285 Case Number: 2025-FC-0000270 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. I3279321 P26845R TRRT 1/21 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WinnebagoRockford, 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. ANA HURTADO; MANUEL C. HURTADO; COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendant 25 FC 62 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 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 ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-SEVEN (127) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF GREGORY HEIGHTS PLAT NO. 5, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 28, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH IS RECORDED IN BOOK 31 OF PLATS ON PAGE 99 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. P.I.N. 12-28-329-010. Commonly known as 1104 ESMOND DR., ROCKFORD, IL 61108. 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, Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, 13010 Morris Road, Suite 450, Alpharetta, Georgia 30004. (708) 668-4410 ext. 52109. 24-268291 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com

I3279340

P26846R TRRT 1/21 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTYROCKFORD, ILLINOIS Selene Finance, LP PLAINTIFF Vs. Cynthia L. Krantz a/k/a Cindy Krantz; Michael T. Krantz; Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Thomas J. Krantz; Michael T. Krantz as Independent Administrator of the Estate of Thomas J. Krantz, deceased; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants

DEFENDANTS No. 2025-FC-0000476 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Thomas J. Krantz 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: 1332 Post Ave Rockford, IL 61103 and which said Mortgage was made by: Thomas J. Krantz the Mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for Envoy Mortgage, LTD, as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Winnebago County, Illinois, as Document No. 2021018881; 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 6, 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. 14-25-06650

NOTE: This law firm is a debt collector.

I3279508

ss.Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Probate Division. In the Matter of the Application for Letters of Administration upon the Estate of JEANETTE TUGGLE, Deceased. No. 2025 PR 325.

Public notice is hereby given that an application or petition has been filed by GITSIT SOLUTIONS LLC, in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Illinois, Probate Division showing that the above named decedent, who resided in Winnebago County, Illinois, died on March 3, 2022 and that the said decedent left surviving JACK TUGGLE JR. and UNKNOWN HEIRS as the only heirs at Law.

Notice is hereby given to UNKNOWN HEIRS OF JEANETTE TUGGLE, and to all whom it may concern, that the said above named petitioner prays that Letters of Administration be granted to DAVID S. DORDEK and that said application has been set for hearing, and proof of heirship of said petition will be offered to the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Probate Division, in Room 314 of the Winnebago County Courthouse located at 400 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61101, on February 11, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., or as soon thereafter as counsel or the matter can be heard, at which time and place you may attend, if you see fit. ANDERSON LAW OFFICES PC, 5711 N LINCOLN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60659

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P26848R TRRT 1/21 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO, ILLINOIS In the Matter of the Estate of Allan (Allen) Ross Borum Decedent. Case No.: 2023-PR-0000293 CLAIM NOTICE

Notice is given of the death of Allan (Allen) Ross Borum. Letter of office were issued on November 8, 2023 to Mark Morson who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is Raymond J. Melton, Amundsen Davis, LLC, 308 W. State Street, Suite 320, Rockford, Illinois 61101. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before July 14, 2026, that 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 61101 or with the estate’s legal representative or both.

A copy of any claim filed with the circuit clerk’s office, probate division, must be mailed or delivered to the legal representative and the attorney for the estate within ten (10) days after it has been filed. Dated: January 8, 2026 Mark Morson Executor

Attorney Raymond J. Melton 06270265

Amundsen Davis LLC

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n n n APPLICATION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATIONState of Illinois, County of Winnebago,

308 W. State Street, Suite 320 Rockford IL 61101 (815) 904-8808 (815) 904-8809 Fax rmelton@amundsendavislaw.com

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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

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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.

Prepared by:

/s/ Nicole L. Beran

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

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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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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 26895R 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: 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, Rock,ford, 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

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 COUNTY -

IN 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 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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n n n 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 SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS MidFirst Bank Plaintiff, -v.- Lewis Benjamin, Jr; Kelly Benjamin; The United States of America, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development; Four Rivers Sanitation Authority Defendants. 2025-FC-0000250 1021 Anna Avenue, Machesney Park, IL 61115 NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 9/25/2025, an agent of Auction.com, LLC will conduct the Online Only auction at www.auction.com, with the bidding window opening on 2/9/2026 at 10:00 AM CDT and closing on February 11, 2026 at 10:00 AM subject to extension, and will sell at public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate. Commonly known as 1021 Anna Avenue, Machesney Park, IL 61115 Property Index No. 08-31-454-006

The real estate is improved with a Single Family Residence. The judgment amount was $79,352.13 Sale Terms: Full Sale Terms are available on the property page at www.auction.com by entering 1021 Anna Avenue into the search bar. If sold to anyone other than the Plaintiff, the winning bidder must pay the full bid amount within twenty-four (24) hours of the auction’s end. All payments must be certified funds. No third-party checks will be accepted. All bidders will need to register at www.auction.com prior to placing a bid. 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)(l) 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. For information, contact Plaintiffs attorney: MDK Legal (312) 651-6700 please refer to file number 25-010592. Auction.com, LLC 100 N LaSalle St., Suite 1400, Chicago, IL 60602 - 872-225-4985 You can also visit www.auction. com. Attorney File No. 25-010592 Case Number: 2025-FC-0000250 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. I3279821

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS ROCKET MORTGAGE, LLC F/K/A QUICKEN LOANS, LLC F/K/A QUICKEN LOANS INC., Plaintiff, -v.- UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW AND LEGATEES OF DUANE M. BARTA, NORTHWEST BANK OF ROCKFORD, CHRISTIAN BARTA AS ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF DUANE BARTA, CHRISTIAN BARTA, DAVID BARTA, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendant 2025-FC-0000222

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 February 18, 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 615 WINFIELD DRIVE, SOUTH BELOIT, IL 61080 Property Index No. 04-18-177-011

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $118,350.56.

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 JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC

Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 30 N. LASALLE STREET, SUITE 3650, Chicago, IL, 60602 (312) 541-9710. Please refer to file number 25 1394. 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.

JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC

30 N. LASALLE STREET, SUITE 3650 Chicago IL, 60602

312-541-9710

E-Mail: ilpleadings@johnsonblumberg.com

Attorney File No. 25 1394

Case Number: 2025-FC-0000222

TJSC#: 45-2952

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-0000222

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF Winnebago - Rockford, 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. ANA HURTADO; MANUEL C. HURTADO; COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendant 25 FC 62 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 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. 12-28-329-010. Commonly known as 1104 ESMOND DR., ROCKFORD, IL 61108. 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, Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, 13010 Morris Road, Suite 450, Alpharetta, Georgia 30004. (708) 668-4410 ext. 52109. 24-268291

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS ROCKET MORTGAGE, LLC F/K/A QUICKEN LOANS, LLC Plaintiff, -v.- MEGAN A. REYES et al Defendant 2025-FC-0000071 NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 6, 2025, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on February 10, 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 421 E MAIN ST, ROCKTON, IL 61072 Property Index No. 03-24-208-006

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.

Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file, 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. 14-25-00778

Attorney ARDC No. 00468002

Case Number: 2025-FC-0000071

TJSC#: 45-3067

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-0000071

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS MCLP Asset Company, Inc. Plaintiff, -v.- Steven Cooper; et. al. Defendants. 2024-FC-0000341 1113 22ND AVE, ROCKFORD, IL 61104

NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 8/28/2025, an agent of Auction.com, LLC will conduct the Online Only auction at www.auction.com, with the bidding window opening on 1/26/2026 at 10:00 AM CDT and closing on January 28, 2026 at 10:00 AM subject to

extension, and will sell at public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate. Commonly known as 1113 22ND AVE, ROCKFORD, IL 61104 Property Index No. 11-35-435-014

The real estate is improved with a Residential Property. The judgment amount was $23,128.53 Sale Terms: Full Sale Terms are available on the property page at www.auction.com by entering 1113 22ND AVE into the search bar. If sold to anyone other than the Plaintiff, the winning bidder must pay the full bid amount within twenty-four (24) hours of the auction’s end. All payments must be certified funds. No third-party checks will be accepted. All bidders will need to register at www.auction.com prior to placing a bid. 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)(l) 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. For information, contact Plaintiffs attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES PC (630) 794-5300 please refer to file number 14-24-05503. Auction.com, LLC 100 N LaSalle St., Suite 1400, Chicago, IL 60602 - 872-225-4985 You can also visit www.auction. com. Attorney File No. 14-24-05503 Case Number: 2024-FC-0000341

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. I3279294

P26843R TRRT 1/21 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS NEWREZ LLC D/B/A SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING, Plaintiff, -v.- NATHAN DANIEL GREEN, ROCKFORD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT 205, UNKNOWN OWNERS GENERALLY, AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS. Defendants. 2024-FC-0000347 4213 Old Gate Rd, Rockford, IL 61109 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 9/18/2025, an agent of Auction.com, LLC will conduct the Online Only auction at www.auction.com, with the bidding window opening on 1/26/2026 at 10:00 AM CDT and closing on January 28, 2026 at 10:00 AM subject to extension, and will sell at public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate. Commonly known as 4213 Old Gate Rd, Rockford, IL 61109 Property Index No. 16-17-151-026 The real estate is improved with a Single Family Residence. The judgment amount was $132,704.09 Sale Terms: Full Sale Terms are available on the property page at www.auction.com by entering 4213 Old Gate Rd into the search bar. If sold to anyone other than the Plaintiff, the winning bidder must pay the full bid amount within twenty-four (24) hours of the auction’s end. All payments must be certified funds. No third-party checks will be accepted. All bidders will need to register at www.auction.com prior to placing a bid. 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)(l) 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. For information, contact Plaintiffs attorney: Kluever Law Group, LLC (312) 236-0077 please refer to file number SMS000898-24FC2. Auction.com, LLC 100 N LaSalle St., Suite 1400, Chicago, IL 60602 - 872-225-4985 You can also visit www.auction. com. Attorney File No. SMS000898-24FC2 Case Number: 2024-FC-0000347 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. I3279315

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF Winnebago - Rockford, ILLINOIS NEWREZ LLC D/B/A SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING, Plaintiff vs. VIRGIE M. JACKSON, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendant 25 FC 251 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 19, 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. 11-27-111-014.

Commonly known as 1103 Morgan Street, Rockford, IL 61102.

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, Marinosci Law Group, PC, 2215 Enterprise Drive, Suite 1512, Westchester, Illinois 60154. (312) 940-8580. 25-03392

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for Structured Asset Securities Corporation Mortgage Loan Trust 2007RF1 Plaintiff, -v.- John Powell, Sr.; MembersAlliance Credit Union; The United States of America, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Defendants. 2025-FC-0000270 3815 Beach Street, Rockford, IL 61108 NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 10/22/2025, an agent of Auction.com, LLC will conduct the Online Only auction at www.auction.com, with the bidding window opening on 1/26/2026 at 10:00 AM CDT and closing on January 28, 2026 at 10:00 AM subject to extension, and will sell at public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate. Commonly known as 3815 Beach Street, Rockford, IL 61108

Property Index No. 12-32-354-012

The real estate is improved with a Single Family Residence. The judgment amount was $72,405.25 Sale Terms: Full Sale Terms are available on the property page at www.auction.com by entering 3815 Beach Street into the search bar. If sold to anyone other than the Plaintiff, the winning bidder must pay the full bid amount within twenty-four (24) hours of the auction’s end. All payments must be certified funds. No third-party checks will be accepted. All bidders will need to register

at www.auction.com prior to placing a bid. 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)(l) 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. For information, contact Plaintiffs attorney: MDK Legal (312) 651-6700 please refer to file number 25-013285. Auction.com, LLC 100 N LaSalle St., Suite 1400, Chicago, IL 60602 - 872-225-4985 You can also visit www.auction. com. Attorney File No. 25-013285 Case Number: 2025-FC-0000270 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. I3279321

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NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on July 27, 2023, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on February 18, 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 503 NORTH MEMORIAL, ROCKFORD, IL 61101 Property Index No. 11-17-352-039

The real estate is improved with a single family 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. 14-23-02709

Attorney ARDC No. 00468002

Case Number: 2023-FC-0000229

TJSC#: 46-21

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 # 2023-FC-0000229 I3279927

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.- AMANDA L FULLER, ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE Defendant 2022 FC 0000154 NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 12, 2023, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on February 6, 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 3824 SHIRLEY RD, ROCKFORD, IL 61108 Property Index No. 12-29-151-006

The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $86,154.23.

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 CHAD LEWIS, ROBERTSON ANSCHUTZ SCHNEID CRANE & PARTNERS, PLLC Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 6400 SHAFER CT, STE 325, ROSEMONT, IL, 60018 (561) 241-6901. Please refer to file number 22-012556.

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.

CHAD LEWIS

ROBERTSON ANSCHUTZ SCHNEID CRANE & PARTNERS, PLLC 6400 SHAFER CT, STE 325 ROSEMONT IL, 60018 561-241-6901

E-Mail: ILMAIL@RASLG.COM

Attorney File No. 22-012556

Attorney ARDC No. 6306439

Case Number: 2022 FC 0000154 TJSC#: 46-19

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 # 2022 FC 0000154 I3279848

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Death Notices Horoscope

1/15/2026 65 Milburn, Mark Rockford

1/15/2026 87 Lupinek, Johanna Rockford

1/15/2026 90 Larosa, Josephine Rockford

1/15/2026 85 Clark, Dean Rockford

1/15/2026 63 Woods, Keith South Beloit

1/14/2026 65 Lighthart, Robert Rockford

1/15/2026 87 Poss, Patricia E Rockford

1/15/2026 94 Worley, Mary Rockford

1/15/2026 86 Bridges, Mary Loves Park

1/15/2026 58 King, Kirk A Rockford

1/14/2026 50 Nygren, Lee R Machesney Park

1/14/2026 90 Spallings, Billy Rockford

1/14/2026 62 Mizner, Todd Machesney Park

1/14/2026 87 Strayer, Dorothy Rockford

1/14/2026 83 Vandepoele, Tribba Rockford

1/14/2026 93 Wiedenhoeft, Wayne E Rockford

1/11/2026 69 Torres Pinedo, Jorge Rockford

1/14/2026 87 Brown, Marjorie P Rockton

1/14/2026 98 Milani, Carolyn J Rockford

1/14/2026 83 Mann, Melvin Loves Park

1/14/2026 67 Ort, Stevie G Rockford

1/13/2026 90 Lowery, Phillip Rockford

1/13/2026 67 Becker, David J Rockford

1/13/2026 60 Becker, Dennis Rockford

1/13/2026 76 Whitney, Shirley M Rockford

1/13/2026 59 Moran, Schelley Rockton

1/13/2026 88 Yardley, Diane Rockford

1/12/2026 78 Beasley, Tyson Rockford

1/12/2026 75 Schaaf, Cynthia Rockford

1/12/2026 77 Metlow, Patsy Rockford

1/12/2026 75 Mcclain, Gary S Rockford

1/12/2026 71 Coleman, William L Rockford

1/12/2026 70 Chemello, Peter Loves Park

1/12/2026 75 Thompson, Michael D Rockford

1/12/2026 81 Wells, Sherry L Rockford

1/12/2026 99 Mcgee, Earnie Rockford

1/12/2026 89 Powell, Robert G Durand

1/12/2026 69 Adkins, William R Loves Park

1/12/2026 73 Anderson, Michael Machesney Park

1/11/2026 79 Colehour, Grant Rockford

1/11/2026 67 Reynolds, Lee E Rockford

1/11/2026 42 Lee, Tervern J Rockford

1/11/2026 44 Wilson, Nathaniel Rockford

1/11/2026 69 Elsherif, Sohair Rockford

1/11/2026 92 Dawson, Delores Rockford

1/11/2026 83 Dodd, Patsy G Machesney Park

1/11/2026 80 Jorgensen, Richard Rockford

1/11/2026 54 Moore, Angela Rockford

1/11/2026 61 Capparelli-Oldham, Annette M Machesney Park

1/11/2026 68 Wulf, Terri Rockford

1/11/2026 73 Tavares, Paulina M Rockford

1/11/2026 91 Shepherd, Joe W Rockford

1/11/2026 94 Abruzzo, Jean Rockford

1/11/2026 88 Higgenbotham Jr, Harold K Rockford

1/10/2026 89 Granath, Barbara J Loves Park

1/10/2026 84 Landherr, Margaret Rockford

1/10/2026 88 Bissman, Nancy L Rockford

1/10/2026 78 Conner, Bernadette M Rockton

1/10/2026 90 Hall, Marlene South Beloit

1/10/2026 89 Kearns, Donald L Rockford

1/10/2026 95 Matthews, Josephine Rockford

1/10/2026 81 Brugger, James R Rockford

1/10/2026 74 Keeling Sr, Kevin Rockford

1/10/2026 60 Olson, Kelvin N Rockford

1/10/2026 18 Hungate, Isabella Rockford

1/9/2026 74 Ahrens, Margaret A Rockford

1/9/2026 76 Goff, Jody A Rockford

1/9/2026 67 Forsell, Michele M Rockford

1/9/2026 74 Roman, Maria G Rockford

1/9/2026 76 Rostkowski, Suzanne Rockford

1/9/2026 81 Mcbride, Jesse Rockford

1/9/2026 38 Sanders, James J Loves Park

1/9/2026 81 Meyer, Karen Rockford

1/9/2026 80 Grimstad, Steinar A Machesney Park

1/9/2026 65 Tillett, Cynthia S Rockford

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Crossword THEME: SUPER BOWL

Across

1. Pakistani attire

5. Research location

8. Partridge’s fruit tree

12. *Grid follower

13. *____ Upshaw, multiple Super Bowl winner

14. Canada’s national tree

15. Like Homer Simpson’s head

16. Allege

17. Agenda entries

18. *Adding a rushing player

20. Aphrodite’s lover

21. Not host

22. Tire meas.

23. Composure under strain

26. More distant

30. Thompson of “Some Kind of Wonderful”

31. Ubiquitous deciduous tree

34. Genealogical plant

35. Poetic feet

37. Dream time, acr.

38. The Romanovs, e.g.

39. Song for solo voice

40. Dishevel, as in hair

42. Clever humor

ARIES

You’ll feel the urge to refresh your wardrobe and improve your appearance to boost your confidence. This drive for self-improvement could prove essential, especially if you’ll be taking on more responsibilities or moving into a more prestigious position at work.

TAURUS

A family matter will demand your full attention this week and monopolize most of your focus. Now is a great time to consider buying property or starting a major home renovation project.

GEMINI

You’ll spend a lot of time driving this week, either accompanying your loved ones to their various activities or keeping up with your own commitments. This may inspire you to invest in a new vehicle that’s more comfortable and fuel-efficient.

CANCER

You’ll receive good news about your career development. You’ll be given the opportunity to take on new and exciting challenges. This will fuel your motivation and bring about valuable personal growth.

LEO

Get ready for some big changes! This week will be marked by concrete and decisive action. You’ll get some much-needed clarity about your love life and may experience intense passion with your partner or with someone who admires you.

VIRGO

You must take your time and weigh the pros and cons before accepting a personal or professional offer. On the health front, your doctor may suggest new treatments that could improve your well-being.

LIBRA

Stress could actually help you this week by giving you the energy and determination you need to finish your projects. However, don’t forget to carve out moments for rest and relaxation once this demanding phase is over.

SCORPIO

43. *SoFi ____, Super Bowl LXI venue

45. *Last year’s Super Bowl winners

47. Web robot

Bowl appearances

9. Fencing weapon

You’ll come across a new professional challenge this week with promising prospects. Although it may feel like you never have enough time, this pressure will strengthen your organizational skills and help you become more efficient.

48. Tesla Roadster with Starman location

SAGITTARIUS

50. a.k.a. podagra

52. *The only NFL team with perfect season

55. Plant-based laxative

ARIES

Your health remains a priority this week. Your doctor may finally determine the cause of your discomfort and recommend a treatment to speed up your recovery. If you trust their expertise, you’ll notice a big improvement in your well-being.

TAURUS

You’ll have to act as a mediator at work or in your personal life. Your diplomatic skills will help you ease tensions and find effective solutions, whether you’re handling a union dispute or dissatisfied customers.

GEMINI

Work is piling up, and messages are coming in non-stop. However, you’ll catch up by doubling down on your efforts. At home, you’ll also put a lot of your energy into maintaining a clean and tidy living space.

CANCER

You’ll be congratulated for your accomplishments, and your success will earn you widespread admiration. This recognition will fill you with a deep sense of personal pride and boost your confidence. You’ll feel empowered to fearlessly tackle any project.

LEO

Since you couldn’t see all your loved ones over the holidays, a wonderful opportunity to get together is on the horizon. You’re doing a great job at work and at home, even if some people prove to be difficult to please despite your best efforts.

VIRGO

You’ll feel a strong urge to talk and communicate with others. Whether you’re sharing holiday memories or family stories, your words will flow freely. At work, your sociability will help you reach particularly good agreements.

LIBRA

A touch of refinement will brighten your world. You may unexpectedly be offered a promotion at work. However, this advancement may bring with it added stress, fatigue and moments of confusion.

Children”

SCORPIO

10. Charitable contributions

11. Hi-____

13. Garden shelter

ARIES

You can’t shirk your responsibilities or neglect your commitments this week. Your presence is essential. Do you want to give your social life a boost? Organize activities that will bring people together and get everyone on board.

TAURUS

You’ll have to take on major responsibilities this week. Many people will be counting on you. Carve out some time alone to ensure you meet your obligations, especially since you may feel more easily distracted this week.

GEMINI

Achieving your dreams requires careful organization and unwavering determination. If you want to reach your personal and professional goals, you must be flexible and make some adjustments.

CANCER

You may find yourself in a difficult situation this week. However, don’t lose sight of your priorities. If your artistic side is unleashed, you’ll be inspired to create a striking work of art that will attract a lot of attention and set you apart.

LEO

You’ll oscillate between flexibility and rigidity. This may make it hard for others to understand you. However, it won’t damage your credibility. You may have to carefully weigh the pros and cons in a certain situation before making a final decision.

VIRGO

You’ll do a major clean-up, both at home and at work. This will help clear your mind and restore order in your life. However, give yourself enough time for rest to keep your immune system strong throughout the winter.

LIBRA

You’ll perform a heroic act, a real feat in your eyes or in the eyes of others. You’ll provide support, whether through practical help or lending a listening ear, to someone who will remain forever grateful to you. Your kindness will deeply impact them.

SCORPIO

40. Egyptian boy king, for short

41. Long jump

Your energy is magnetic and will draw the attention of others. You’ll express your creativity brilliantly or find real joy in appreciating art, even if it’s simply pausing to admire a work that inspires you.

14. Unhealthy atmosphere

Although you’ve just returned from holidays, a group travel opportunity may catch your eye. You may also feel inspired to plan a romantic getaway to create unforgettable moments with your significant other.

56. Symphony member

57. “No ____ for you!”

CAPRICORN

59. No gains without them

60. Retired, abbr.

19. Little hills

22. P in m.p.g.

44. I to Greeks, pl.

SAGITTARIUS

46. Rob Marshall’s 2005 movie “Memoirs of a ____”

48. On the wagon

49. Land parcels

23. Mark Twain to Samuel Clemens

24. Lively

Before making a life-changing decision, take the time to weigh the pros and cons. Whatever you choose, this shift promises to open constructive new opportunities.

61. Field worker

62. Bohemian

AQUARIUS

63. Not Miss or Ms

64. Poker amount

Down

If your career path feels uncertain, you could have a revelation that will light the way and guide you in the right direction. A loved one may ask for your help, giving you the chance to offer meaningful support.

50. *Shoulder pads and cleats

CAPRICORN

25. Vampire of Greek mythology

26. *One of two teams to win while hosting Super Bowl

27. Long fishing line

Despite being incredibly busy, you’ll have to organize an event that will bring people together in a spirit of sharing and warmth. On the romantic front, a memorable encounter could inspire you to dream big.

1. Bro to bro

2. Speedy steed

PISCES

3. Chuck Berry’s “____ Over Beethoven”

4. Rainbow color

51. “Put a lid ____ ____!”

52. College dwelling

53. High part of day

54. Edible fat

With the festivities behind you, it’s time to get back into a routine. However, you’ll manage to keep an active social life, both in person and on social media. Just remember to set aside time for rest.

55. Facial site

AQUARIUS

28. Like haunted house

29. What the defense does?

32. High school dressy affair

33. Romanian money

Choosing a career that’s in line with your true aspirations is essential to your wellbeing. You could be hit by a sudden wave of inspiration that will push you to explore new paths for improving your situation.

5. *Santa Clara’s ____ Stadium, Super Bowl

LX venue

6. Beside, archaic

7. Titanic’s frozen enemy

36. *Super Bowl LX halftime show headliner (2 words)

The luckiest signs this week: LIBRA, SCORPIO AND SAGITTARIUS

8.*TeamwithmostSuper

38. Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young: “____ Your

58. *Charlie Puth and Brandi Carlile, ____ game stars

Amid professional changes, you’ll be asked to step into a role where your skills will produce outstanding results. At home, you’ll take the initiative to start a major clean-up involving the whole family.

PISCES

You’ll spend more time at home this week, as your child or a parent needs your comforting presence. You may be attracted to the idea of working from home. You’ll find real pleasure spending your days in the comfort of your own living space.

SAGITTARIUS

Are you in an unusual situation? Share with your loved ones what’s going on. Their advice could help you see things more clearly. Your friends will also want to confide in you, and you’ll gladly offer a sympathetic ear.

CAPRICORN

You’ll feel compelled to renovate or reorganize your space to reestablish harmony. If your home feels too small, you may soon consider buying a new house and moving.

AQUARIUS

The universe is pushing you to act! You’ll move fast and make decisive choices in uncertain situations. On social media, one of your comments will attract attention and provoke strong reactions.

PISCES

You’ll feel a strong urge to get away from it all and plan a holiday, whether alone or with your partner, to an exotic destination or a cozy chalet. Your social life will also get a boost this week.

You need to slow down this week. Your health depends on it! You may also invest a lot of energy into helping someone close to you. You’ll share enriching and hopeful moments together.

The luckiest signs this week: ARIES, TAURUS AND GEMINI

Crossword & Sudoku

Across

1. Antlered animal

5. Cherry stone

8. Egg on

12. Ballerina’s skirt

13. “Bells ____ Ringing”

14. Other

15. Picnic visitors

16. Raised border

17. Mounted on a peg

18. Fishing necessity

19. Deadly reptile

20. Small boys

21. Soft throw

23. “____ on a Grecian

Urn”

25. Type of antelope

27. 2,000 pounds

29. Attempt again

33. Give help to

34. Island greeting

36. Hole in a needle

37. Dust particle

39. Obscure

40. Tennis do-over

41. One, to a marcher

43. Huron or George

45. “____ Velvet”

48. Building shape

50. Track shape

53. Green citrus fruit

54. Kettle’s kin

55. Ready to pick

56. Mischievous children

57. Amateur’s opposite

58. On the Pacific

59. Sit for a photo

60. Nope’s opposite

61. Geek

Down

1. Random guess

2. Yellowfin, e.g.

3. Feeling

4. Zest

5. Sunshade

6. Spring bloom

7. Musical pace

8. Love seat

9. Not guilty, e.g.

Relationships

10. Consumed

11. Ruby and rose

22. Pointed stick

24. Theatrical work

25. Cooking fuel

26. Quick bite

28. Bow the head

30. Show on the tube

31. Deli bread

32. Still

35. Mound’s summit

38. Fondue need

42. Energetic

44. Muslim holy book

45. Radar dot

46. Luxury auto

47. Refs’ kin

49. Folk legends

51. Impersonator

52. Be in front

Rockford Area

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Lights Out @ Burpee Burpee Museum

737 N Main St., Rockford, IL 61103 burpee.org

815.965.3433

Friday, January 23

Guests can explore the Burpee Museum like never before at the 3rd Annual Lights Out at Burpee from 5–8 p m What to expect? Cool lighting, special sounds, dark places to explore, and nocturnal animals coming to life as visitors roam three floors of prehistoric wonders by flashlight (bring one or rent on-site) Burpee will also feature pop-up exhibits open for this one-day event plus a scavenger hunt map packed with clues Tickets are $18 for adults, $15 for youth (ages 4–13), and free for children under 3. Museum members enjoy free admission.

January 21 - January 27, 2026

Winter Dazzle Day Nature at the Confluence

Saturday, January 24

Visitors can head to Nature at the Confluence, a nature center for a cozy winter morning from 10 a m to 12 p m

Guests can join a nature hike, cook popcorn over a fire, and make a decorative paper snowflake Littles can enjoy storytime at 10 a m read by staff from the South Beloit Public Library, followed by guided drawing at 10:30 a m led by Pete Stasukevich

Visitors should dress for the weather since much of the fun is outdoors The event offers an easy way to enjoy fresh air, warm snacks, and creative time together. Admission is free.

RSO: Art of the Fugue Trinity Lutheran Church 200 North 1 St., Rockford, IL 61107 st rockfordsymphony.com

815.965.0049

Sunday, January 25

Audiences are invited to a chamber concert featuring a bold brass program performed by musicians of the Rockford Symphony Orchestra The concert begins at 3 p m and includes Crespo’s Suite Americana No 1, Corelli’s Sonata da Chiesa, Poulenc’s Sonata for Horn, Trumpet, and Trombone, and Bach’s Art of the Fugue, presented by a dynamic brass sextet Guests will hear from the musicians about what inspires them, then stay for a postlude reception with a casual Q & A. Tickets are $45 for adults, with youth and student pricing available.

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