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FRIENDSHIPS KEEP AREA COUPLE IN ANTIQUE BIZ Cody Cutter

Les and Ann Wilson, co-owners of Victorian Grace Antiques and Accents in Prophetstown, turned nearly 50 years of collecting antiques and collectibles into a business that has become known as much for the friendships they have built with customers as the treasures displayed throughout their 1898 Victorian home.

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DEATHS Barbara J. Garrard, Robert E. Rus, Barbara Geerts / 5

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PROPHETSTOWN – For almost 50 years, Les and Ann Wilson have shared a hobby of collecting antiques and collectibles. Along the way, they discovered something else they enjoyed just as much: meeting fellow collectors and antique-lovers. Those friendships are now as much a part of the business they run, Victorian Grace Antiques and Accents, as the merchandise that fills the shop, which is an antique itself: A two-story vintage Victorian house built in 1898 that welcomes customers in to browse through the couple’s selection. Original woodwork, floral wallpaper and sunlit rooms create a setting where antique furniture, crocks, clocks, vintage dishware and carefully arranged displays are right at home, inviting visitors to wander from one room to the next. Though customers are the ones doing the shopping, they often end up leaving something with the Wilsons: stories sparked by the items they find and conversations with the couple who have spent decades shopping for antiques themselves. The business, next door to the Wilsons’ residence, grew out of a lifetime of collecting rather than a lifelong plan to own a store. After years of filling their home with antiques and selling items on eBay, an empty house next door inspired a new idea. “We had this empty house, and he suggested that we make an antique store,” Ann said. “It’s handy, living next door. I can come over here whenever I want. We can sit on our porch and see people come.” And it all started with an accident and a magic lamp. The Wilsons’ interest in antiques began with an accident involving an Aladdin kerosene lamp. Introduced in the early 1900s, Aladdin lamps became known for using mantle technology that produced a brighter light than traditional kerosene lamps, making them popular with collectors today. “The Aladdin kerosene lamps kind of got us started in antiques,” Les said. “There was a lamp that her mother had. I broke it when I was cleaning the chimney on it. I went to an auction and there was another one, and I ended up buying that, just to get the shape. That got us started looking for lamps, and that got us started with other antiques.”

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Victorian Grace Antiques and Accents occupies a two-story Victorian home built in 1898 in Prophetstown. Antique furniture, crocks, clocks, collectibles and vintage dishware are displayed throughout rooms arranged to resemble a lived-in home. The Wilsons’ collection steadily expanded through nearly five decades of marriage, eventually becoming large enough to justify opening a business. “We’ve been collecting for years and had oodles of stuff,” Les said. “We needed to get rid of some of this, so we started our own antique store.” The store’s name carries personal meaning as well. It was inspired by both the Victorian home that houses the business and Ann’s longtime nickname for her mother, “Grace.” Antique furniture, crocks, pottery, clocks, Pyrex, glassware, milk bottles, antique toys, collectibles, seasonal décor and gifts are displayed throughout both floors. Antique dressers, tables and cabinets double as display fixtures, helping the rooms feel more like a home than a retail showroom. Ann also creates faux flower arrangements for seasonal displays, while daughter Andrea helps arrange merchandise throughout the store. Their grandson Buddy lends a hand with the heavy lifting. As the business has grown, the Wilsons have learned that presentation is almost as important as the merchandise itself. Grouping seasonal pieces and related collectibles often encourages customers to purchase an entire display instead of a single item, she said. “We try to display things that go together and look nice together,” Ann said. “We like to have it so that people

can view them easily, and that makes it aesthetically look good in here. That’s a big part of it. We get complimented on it.” Keeping displays fresh also means paying attention to changing tastes. Fairy lamps and vintage Pyrex have become increasingly popular with customers. Hens on a nest are another. Often made of milk glass, pressed glass or ceramic, the covered dishes were once common household containers for eggs or candy and have become increasingly sought-after collectibles in recent years. “It’s interesting to watch how things become popular that weren’t popular a few years ago,” Ann said. “Hens on a nest are a very hot item. They would not have been five years ago. You have to keep up with the trends with antiques and collectibles, and in anything seasonal.” Finding those treasures once meant frequent trips to auctions, where the Wilsons built friendships with fellow collectors as they searched for the next addition to their collection. They haven’t engaged in many traveling hunts since Covid, however. These days, much of the store’s inventory comes from people who contact the Wilsons after downsizing or settling a family member’s estate. Ann enjoys finding pieces she believes someone else will appreciate.

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“I like meeting people,” Ann said. “We’ve met a lot of people, we’ve made friendships through this store. I’m able to purchase things and not have them accumulate; I can purchase things that I think people will like. We buy mostly from people who come to us now to sell us things from people who’ve passed away, or are just selling Mom’s things, or are downsizing. It’s fun to buy things that you think people will like.” Many visitors arrive simply to browse, but the experience often becomes more personal than expected. Familiar dishes, lamps and household items frequently remind customers of grandparents, childhood homes or earlier chapters of their own lives. Ann enjoys hearing those memories. Whether shoppers leave with a collectible, a seasonal decoration or a piece of local history, the Wilsons hope they also leave with a pleasant memory of their visit. Les, who has played guitar since he was 7 years old and also performs with a group at local nursing homes, is happy to pick up a guitar in the store when visitors ask. “What makes this place unique is that they often get entertained by him singing and playing the guitar,” Ann said. The Wilsons’ antiques may bring people through the front door, but the friendships they’ve built over the years are what keep them coming back, and those relationships have extended well beyond Prophetstown. Les recalled a couple from Minnesota who visited the store and ended up renting a trailer in Rock Falls to haul furniture they bought at the store. They later bought their own trailer and returned for another shopping trip, becoming close friends along the way. The Wilsons have also welcomed customers from as far away as Japan, whose travels through the United States included a stop at the Prophetstown shop. Nearly every antique has a story behind it, and even after decades of collecting, buying and selling, the Wilsons are nowhere near hearing them all – which is part of the pleasure of the treasure hunt. They measure the store’s success less by what leaves the shelves than by the relationships that have grown because of it. Every visit offers the possibility of another familiar face, another shared memory or another friendship waiting to begin. “We’ve made friends all over the country,” Les said. “It’s a destination for some people.” Victorian Grace Antiques and Accents, 215 East Third St. in Prophetstown, is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. Find it on Facebook, email vicgrace55@gmail.com or call 815-537-2450 for more information.

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ABOVE: In addition to antiques and collectibles, Victorian Grace Antiques and Accents in Prophetstown offers puzzles, greeting cards, seasonal décor and gift items. Co-owner Ann Wilson said the store has expanded its inventory over the years to appeal to a wider range of shoppers. BELOW LEFT: Among the pennants for sale at Victorian Grace Antiques and Accents in Prophetstown: A vintage one for the former White Pines Deer Park in Oregon. BELOW RIGHT: Hens on a nest, such as this one at Victorian Grace Antiques and Accents in Prophetstown, are often made of milk glass, pressed glass or ceramic. The covered dishes were once common household containers for eggs or candy and have become increasingly sought-after collectibles in recent years

WHITESIDE COUNTY FAIR RESULTS

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Horse Show winners Ashley Zumaris of Hillsdale took Grand Champion Honors in the Halter Division at the 155th annual Whiteside County Fair’s Western Horse Show. Joy Tegeler of Morrison was the Reserve Champion. Whiteside County Halter Honors 1. Joy Tegeler, Morrison; 2. Bobbie James, Morrison; 3. Brenda Forbes, Rock Falls Whiteside County Western Pleasure Honors 1. Bobbie James, Morrison; 2. Wesley Bush, Morrison; 3. Lisa Bush, Morrison Junior Showmanship (18 years and under) Spencer Kuehn, De Witt, Iowa Senior Showmanship (19 years and over) Grand Champion Julie Kuehn, Long Grove

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Horse Show Open Pony Halter (under 56”) 1. Joy Tegeler, Morrison; 2. Spencer Kuehn, De Witt; 3. Bristol Boster, Atkinson Open 3 Year Old And Under Halter 1. Ashley Zumaris, Hillsdale; 2. Karl E Miller, Prophetstown; 3. Kristen Peters, Morrison Color Breed Halter 1. Spencer Kuehn, De Witt; 2. Julie Kuehn, Long Grove; 3. Bobbie James, Morrison Light Horse Halter 1. Mark R Albright, Prophetstown; 2. Kristen Peters, Morrison Stock Type Halter 1. Ashley Zumaris, Hillsdale; 2. Karl E Miller, Prophetstown; 3. Bobbie James, Morrison Whiteside County Halter (Horse and Handler of Whiteside County) 1. Joy Tegeler, Morrison; 2. Bobbie James, Morrison; 3. Brenda Forbes, Rock Falls Grand Champion & Reserve Champ 1. Ashley Zumaris, Hillsdale; 2. Joy Tegeler, Morrison Junior Showmanship (18 yrs. and under) 1. Spencer Kuehn, De Witt; 2. Hadley Dewald, Sterling; 3. Charlesten Dolbeare, Franklin Grove Senior Showmanship (19 yrs. and over) 1. Julie Kuehn, Long Grove; 2. Bobbie James, Morrison; 3. Dana Fox, Hillsdale

Walk Trot (18 Yrs & Under) 1. Bristol Boster, Atkinson; 2. Spencer Kuehn, De Witt; 3. Laighton Near, Rock Falls Open Walk Trot 1. Bobbie James, Morrison; 2. Julie Kuehn, Long Grove; 3. Bristol Boster, Atkinson Pony Pleasure (under 56” - 14 yrs. and under) 1. Bristol Boster, Atkinson; 2. Spencer Kuehn, De Witt Lead Line Horse Or Pony (6 yrs. and under - Leader 18 yrs. and over) 1. Charlesten Dolbeare, Franklin Grove; 2. Dana Fox, Hillsdale; 3. Hannah K Williams, Hillsdale Costume Class 1. Spencer Kuehn, De Witt; 2. Hadley Dewald, Sterling; 3. Hadley Vandermyde, Morrison Whiteside English Pleasure (Horse & Rider of Whiteside County) 1. Bobbie James, Morrison; 2. Lisa Bush, Morrison Open English Pleasure 1. Bobbie James, Morrison; 2. Lisa Bush, Morrison Jack Benny Pleasure 1. Bobbie James, Morrison; 2. Julie Kuehn, Long Grove; 3. Rick Kuehn, Long Grove Open Horsemanship 1. Bobbie James, Morrison; 2. Rick Kuehn, Long Grove; 3. Ashley Zumaris, Hillsdale Men’s Western Pleasure (19 yrs. and over - Horse over 56”) 1. Rick Kuehn, Long Grove; 2. Wesley Bush, Morrison Ladies Western Pleasure (19 yrs. and over - Horse over 56”) 1. Ashley Zumaris, Hillsdale; 2. Julie Kuehn, Long Grove; 3. Lisa Bush, Morrison Whiteside County Western Pleasure (Horse & Rider of Whiteside County) 1. Bobbie James, Morrison; 2. Wesley Bush, Morrison; 3. Lisa Bush, Morrison Junior Western Pleasure (18 yrs. and over - Horse over 56”) 1. Laighton Near, Rock Falls Junior Horse Western Pleasure (Horse 5 yrs. and under - over 56”) 1. Rick Kuehn, Long Grove Open Western Pleasure

1. Rick Kuehn, Long Grove; 2. Lisa Bush, Morrison; 3. Laighton Near, Rock Falls Speed events Whiteside County Barrels (Horse & Rider of Whiteside County) 1. Mary L Tegeler, Morrison; 2. Tara L Scheff, Erie; 3. Calvin Vandermyde, Morrison Pee Wee Barrels (ages 11 and under) 1. Hadley Vandermyde, Morrison; 2. Hadley Dewald, Sterling; 3. Lucas Bush, Morrison Open Plug Race 1. Kaeli Coohey, Cascade; 2. Hadley Dewald, Sterling; 3. Laighton Near, Rock Falls Open 4D Barrels Division 1 1. Cortney L Pyse, Harmon Open 4D Barrels Division 2 1. Adison Walker, Washington; 2. Dusty E Pyse, Harmon Open 4D Barrels Division 3 1. Mary L Tegeler, Morrison; 2. Makayla Fore, Rochelle Open 4D Barrels Division 4 1. Courtney Kennedy, Walnut; 2. Kaeli Coohey, Cascade Youth Barrels Division 1 (18 years and under) 1. Hadley Dewald, Sterling Youth Barrels Division 2 (18 years and under) 1. Laighton Near, Rock Falls Youth Poles 3D Division 1 (18 years and under) 1. Hadley Dewald, Sterling Open 3D Poles Division 2 (18 years and under) 1. Tara L Scheff, Erie Open 3D Poles Division 3 (18 years and under) 1. Kaeli Coohey, Cascade Open 3D Senior Barrels Division 1 (50 yrs. and over) 1. Calvin Vandermyde, Morrison Open 3D Senior Barrels Division 2 (50 yrs. and over) 1. Calvin Vandermyde, Morrison Open 3D Barrel Race Division 1 1. Cortney L Pyse, Harmon; 2. Calvin Vandermyde, Morrison; 3. Tammy L Engle, Hanna City Open 3D Barrel Race Division 2 1. Mary L Tegeler, Morrison; 2. Makayla Fore, Rochelle; 3. Courtney Kennedy, Walnut Open 3D Barrel Race Division 3 1. Tara L Scheff, Erie; 2. Kaeli Coohey, Cascade; 3. Calvin Vandermyde, Morrison

OBITUARIES School sweetheart, Charles Thomas Garrard, on September 7, 1957, and enjoyed 63 years of marriage prior to Charles’ passing in June Born: March 6, 1938 2020. Their first apartment was on Bernice Died: September 1, 2026 Street near her childhood home. For over 35 Barbara Jean Garrard years they lived and raised their three children in Glendale Heights, Illinois. Barbara worked (nee Devitt), 88, of various jobs including at her children’s high Morrison, IL, passed school, a bank, and an accounting firm. She away on September 1, also was a Girl Scouts troop leader for many 2026, in Morrison, IL. years. In 1998, they retired and settled in Barbara was born in Chicago, IL on March 6, Morrison, Illinois. Barbara and Charles loved to travel in their 1938. She grew up on motorhome visiting family and friends all over Grace Street in Chicago. She graduated from Steinmetz High School, and participated in the the country, often with many of their friends Masonic Temple’s Job’s Daughter International from the Morrison area. Barbara was a member of the Red Hats and when she was home youth organization. Barbara took joy in baking and hosting family Barbara married her Thorpe Elementary

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and friends throughout the year. Barbara belonged to Spring Valley Reformed Church and every year looked forward to filling shoe boxes with items to send to children overseas, and selecting names from the church Christmas tree which provided gifts to local children. Barbara spent her final years as a resident of the Resthave Home in Morrison, Illinois where she enjoyed participating in all types of activities, in particular Barbara loved Bingo! Barbara is survived by her loving children, Pamela (Loren) of Morrison, IL; Douglas (Lara) of San Marcos, TX; and Ronald (Susan) of Lucas, KY; her adored grandchildren, Michelle (Matthew), Nelson, Samuel (Sierra), Cassie (Brett), Stacy (Austin), Ruggero (Mariyah), Nicholas (Addison), Otello, Luka, and Ari; her great-grandchildren Ry, Mason, Emmaline,

Graham, Maple, Benjamin, Tate, Cohen and Clayton; and her dear sister, Janet. She will also be lovingly remembered by many family members and friends. In addition to her devoted husband, Charles, she was preceded in death by her mother Ethel (nee Kaylor); father, William; her sister, Judy; brother, Thomas; brothers-in-law, Bill and Warren; and her son-in-law, Nelson. The family of Barbara Garrard wishes to thank the entire team of caregivers at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation and Heartland Hospice. A private family gathering will be held to honor Barbara’s life. The Snell-Zornig Funeral Homes & Crematory - Clinton, Iowa is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed by visiting her obituary at www. snellzornig.com

ROBERT E. RUS

Barbara Geerts, 91, of Morrison, IL, passed on Robert E. Rus, 78, of Sterling, IL, passed on Monday, August 31, 2026. Sunday, August 30, 2026. Arrangements entrusted to Bosma-Renkes Arrangements entrusted to Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home, Morrison, IL. Additional informa- Funeral Home, Morrison, IL. Additional information: www.bosmarenkes.com. tion: www.bosmarenkes.com.

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WHITESIDE COUNTY PROPERTY TRANSFERS: AUG. 24 TO 28 • John Myron Alls Estate to Nathan J Gascoigne, 7820 Kelly Court, Erie, $145,000 • Michael J Geiger, Rebecca A Dickey, Kathrine Frankfother, Teresa S Geiger, Andrew W Geiger and Joan A Geiger Estate to Joshua S Sodaro, 2205 Meadows Drive, Sterling, $395,000 • Teah M Shirk to Mitchell A Humphrey, 307 Main St W, Morrison, $45,000 • Bradon A Gragert and Karina Gragert to Matthew Kostner, 907 2nd St W, Rock Falls, $135,000 • Chase Bruce Wakefield and Heather April Cahill Wakefield to James J Baustian Trust, 2202 Meadows Dr, Sterling, $460,000 • Danny Lewis to Mario Chavira, 505 Maple Lane, Sterling, $159,900 • Michael A Preston to Kimberly White and Whitney Banks, 302 13th St W, Sterling, $175,000 • Robert G Orta and Ruth M Orta to Sheryl A Beien and Tiffany Glenn, 702 12th St W, Sterling, $224,900 • Mauro C Arellano and Carmen G Arellano to Alexander Dixon, 608 Avenue E, Sterling, $94,000

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• Vermave LLC to Brad Grobe, 1001 Sunset Dr, Rock Falls, $156,000 • Sharon Burgess to Vermave LLC, 1001 Sunset Dr, Rock Falls, $89,062 • Benjamin Wayne William Rowan and Olivia Ann Rowan to Zachary Thomas Meinsma and Carlie Taylor Meinsma, 14287 Covell Rd, Morrison, $245,000 • Bridge Investment Community Development to Garrett Safron, 1012 4th St W, Sterling, $141,000 • Dane M Murray and Andrea L Murray to Timothy Wood, 313 2nd St W, Prophetstown, $194,000 • Jave Farms LLC to Laverne D Newendyke, 1 parcel: 02-32-200-007 on Fulfs Road, $140,000 • US Bank Trustee, Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust and Trust No 2021a to Elden Ness and Theresa Taylor, 802 Locust St, Prophetstown, $36,000 • Walter Hamm and Judy Hamm to Becky Duncan, 814 8th St, Erie, $78,290.70 • Raymond Eshelman to James Darrell Melton and Stormy Lynn Melton, 1015 Thome Rd, Albany, $233,000

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FULTON’S GLIMPSES OF THE PAST: SEPT. 8 • Sept. 7, 1966 • Five hundred students, kindergarten through fourth grade, were enrolled at the grade school, 342 in fifth through eighth grades at the junior high and 432 at the high school, for a total enrollment of 1,274 students. This is an increase of 35 over last year in the elementary district. The high school enrollment is up 12 students. The total expenditures for this school term were $362,229, an increase of $23,779 over last year’s budget. • City Council adopted an ordinance aimed at ridding the city of old and dilapidated cars and started struggling with the problem of replacing James Shipma as superintendent of the Waterworks and Sewerage Department. Council adopted an ordinance making it a nuisance for anyone to permit “Solid Wastes, such as a motor vehicle not licensed by the State of Illinois, to be exposed to the view of the general public and not enclosed in a building or structure or located on a sales lot.”

50 years

• Sept. 8, 1976 • Fulton Bicentennial Commission will sponsor its last activity with the dedication

of Fulton’s 200-year-old tree. This tree is located on the property of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Den Besten in Melody Hill Subdivision. Tours of the arboretum area will be conducted at 1:15 and immediately after the ceremony by Gerry Kopf, assisted by Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bickelhaupt and Lou Knockel, all of whom are connected with the Bickelhaupt Arboretum in Clinton. A plaque that was purchased states, “The International Society of Arboriculture and the National Arborist Association jointly recognize this significant tree in this bicentennial year as having lived here during the American Revolutionary War Period. • Community Christian School’s faculty and their spouses spent Friday evening and Saturday morning in a retreat at Shimer College at Mount Carroll. The theme was “The Creatures In Christ” and the topics were Excitement, Excellence and Enjoyment in the light of II Corinthians 5:17.

40 years

• Sept. 10, 1986 • On Sunday, Sept. 7, the Bethel Christian Reformed Church began celebrating its 25th anniversary with various activities scheduled through Oct. 5. The theme of the 25th anniversary is “Christ, the

Cornerstone,” and the 25th anniversary song is “Cornerstone.” • In a photo are Amy Jackson, Mindy Deelsnyder and Stephanie Drey, who are members of the Riverettes, a dance group from the area that performed in the Bill Riley Talent Show held during Clinton Riverboat Days. The group was invited by Mr. Riley to perform their number at the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines. They also competed in Thomson’s Melon Days Talent Show and won first prize.

pleased to receive a grant application approval of a request to upgrade South Fourth Street. which has become very busy with traffic from commercial trucks and local vehicles. The grant is from the Illinois Department of Transportation in the amount of $111,000. The city would be required to pay 50% of the project.

20 years

• Sept. 6, 2006 • Fulton Public Works continued its program of street maintenance on a section 30 years of 12th Avenue between Eighth and Ninth • Sept. 4, 1996 streets. City workers are preparing the • City Council approved an ordinance north side of the avenue and will place a changing zoning in a development in the new curb. The south side of the block will northern part of Fulton to allow for major receive the same curbing procedure in the housing construction. William Brinkman coming days. Gravel will be placed and asked for a rezoning of the property to settle over winter months; then next year permit the construction of multi-family the entire street will be resurfaced. housing and also single family one-half acre • Council members approved the sale of a housing. Brinkman along with other Fulton portion of the former J. T. Cullen on Route construction firms have an option to 84. The property was sold to Rick and purchase the property from First Presbyteri- Kathy Barzgari for $27,904, which is $500 an Church. A new church will be built east less than stated in the original agreement. and south of Valley View Drive and Ninth The city will also vacate an alley at the Street. The developers will purchase the location of the property. land not needed by the church. • City Administrator Joe Woith was See GLIMPSES on page 8

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Morrison Community Hospital donates AED to Morrison Sports Complex SHAW LOCAL NEWS NETWORK contact@shawmedia.com A new automated external defibrillator has been donated to the Morrison Sports Complex. The AED will be placed in the main concession building to provide quick access to lifesaving equipment for athletes, families, coaches, staff, and visitors. With the Morrison Sports Complex hosting numerous sporting events and community activities throughout the year, having an AED readily available will help strengthen the complex’s emergency preparedness and provide an important resource in the event of a cardiac emergency, according to a news release. “Community safety is a shared responsibility, and we are pleased to support the Morrison Sports Complex with this AED,” said Pam Pfister, chief executive officer of Morrison Community Hospital. “Having an AED nearby can make a critical difference when every second matters. We are proud to invest in the health and safety of our community.” Together with Morrison Community Hospital, Morrison is committed to supporting the health and well-being of the Morrison community through quality health care, community partnerships, public safety services, and initiatives that promote safety and wellness, according to the release.

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• Sept. 7, 2016 • Due to the Mississippi River at record highs for this time of year, it was apparent Unity’s home soccer field would not be available for Unity Christian’s daily practices or home games. Unity Christian turned to one of Fulton’s corporate citizens, Timken Drives, and invited them to consider allowing the soccer team to use the land southeast of the production facility for Unity’s fall season. Timkin Drives responded positively. They saw the value of “doing the right thing”, but also a vital part of helping support local kids. • Henk and June Hielema are wellknown as the couple who donated the windmill models featured in Fulton’s Windmill Cultural Center. Mr. Hielema passed away Sept. 2. Many developed a friendship with the Hielemas over the years. Others didn’t have that opportunity, but share the same gratitude for the fantastic gifts Henk and June have given to Fulton.

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By CHARLENE BIELEMA cbielema@shawmedia.com A Whiteside County judge has upheld a jury’s finding that the city of Rock Falls is financially liable for the death of Sterling Fire Lt. Garrett Ramos, who died in a basement while fighting a house fire in December 2021. But when making that ruling Monday, Whiteside County Circuit Court Judge James Heuerman said he was reducing the initial $31.5 million award by $3 million, bringing the verdict to $28.5 million – pending the widow’s acceptance of the reduction. The ruling rejects every legal argument the city and former Rock Falls Fire Chiefs Cris Bouwens and Ken Wolf offered to escape liability. Heuerman found that the defendants forfeited their strongest defenses by failing to present them to the jury during trial, and that the jury’s verdict was supported by the evidence.

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Whiteside County Circuit Court Judge James Heuerman has upheld a jury’s finding that the city of Rock Falls is financially liable for the death of Sterling Fire Lt. Garrett Ramos, who died in a basement while fighting a house fire in December 2021. Brittney Ramos, the firefighter’s widow, filed the lawsuit in December 2022. She has 30 days to decide whether to accept the $3 million reduction. If she rejects it, a new trial will be held – but only to determine damages. If she

accepts, the current stay on the judgment will be lifted, and Rock Falls would be faced with paying $28.5 million. A status hearing is scheduled for 9 a.m. Oct. 2 in Whiteside County Circuit Court.

Ramos, 38, was a lieutenant with the Sterling Fire Department. On the night of Dec. 3, 2021, he arrived at a burning house on Ridge Road in Rock Falls as part of a mutual-aid crew assisting the Rock Falls Fire Department. Around midnight, while fighting the fire inside the home, Ramos fell through a hole in the floor into an undetected basement. He issued two mayday calls, but incident commander Bouwens and other command officers did not know who was calling, where he was, or what the problem was. They initially identified another firefighter as the missing person; when that firefighter was found safe, no one pursued the mayday calls further. About 30 minutes later, firefighters realized Ramos had not been seen and began searching. They found him in the basement in a room adjacent to where he fell. Fire investigators concluded he

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• VERDICT survived roughly 17 minutes after the fall and died from asphyxia after running out of air. His body was recovered at 1:13 a.m. on Dec. 4.

The jury’s findings

At trial, the jury found that Bouwens and Wolf each bore 50% responsibility for Ramos’s death, considering allegations that: • Bouwens failed to verify the presence of a basement before sending firefighters inside. • Bouwens failed to appoint a safety officer and failed to withdraw interior firefighters in a timely manner. • Both Bouwens and Wolf failed to respond promptly to the mayday call and failed to properly execute a personnel accountability report. • Both failed to adequately train for mayday and accountability responses. Within the $31.5 million award, the jury awarded $7 million for pain and suffering and $3 million for emotional distress to Brittney Ramos and the couple’s two daughters. Heuerman removed the emotional distress award, ruling that the original amount overlapped with the pain-and-suffering award.

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were not liable under the Tort Immunity Act, saying that public officials should be protected from liability for goodfaith mistakes made while exercising their judgment. Heuerman had already rejected this argument at the summary-judgment and motion-for-directed-verdict stages, finding that questions of fact existed about whether the defendants’ conduct was truly discretionary or reckless and that it was up to the jury, not the court, to decide. He said this issue was forfeited for the same reason as his loaned-employee ruling. Willful and wanton argument: The defendants argued that the evidence did not show they acted willfully and wantonly, which is defined as a course of action that shows an utter indifference to or conscious disregard for the safety of others. “The properly instructed jury heard and considered Alex T. Paschal While being questioned by attorney Michael Gallagher, retired the evidence, and found the standard to have been met. Evidence to the contrary is not so ‘overwhelming’ as to Rock Falls Fire Chief Cris Bouwens takes the stand Thursday, support a judgment n.o.v.,” Heuerman ruled. Nov. 6, 2025, in the Ramos wrongful death case. Manifest weight of the evidence: The defendants claimed the jury’s verdict was so contrary to the evidence that it that because Ramos was a Sterling firefighter temporar- should be thrown out. Heuerman disagreed. ily assigned to assist Rock Falls, he was a “loaned “Here, there was sufficient evidence from which the employee” under workers’ compensation law, which jury could find willful and wanton conduct, and the verwould shield the city from liability. Heuerman ruled that dict is not against the manifest weight of the evidence,” he the defendants forfeited this argument by failing to ask wrote. the jury to consider it during trial. “Defendants now seek a judgment on a fact-intensive What happens next affirmative defense they elected not to put before the Defense attorney Joseph Culig said that if Brittney jury,” he wrote. “In their failure to do so, they abandoned Ramos accepts the $3 million reduction, the city will the ‘loaned-employee’ theory as a basis for post-trial relief appeal to a higher court and seek a stay on the judgment. based on the evidence adduced at trial.” Brittney Ramos has 30 days from Monday to decide, Discretionary immunity: The defendants argued that they Heuerman said.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT MORRISON, WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS NEWREZ, LLC, Plaintiff, vs. RICHARD N SOTELO, Defendant. CASE NO. 26-FC-15 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 803 DILLON AVE STERLING, IL 61081 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of the above Court entered in the above entitled cause on May 11, 2026, the following described real estate, to-wit: Permanent Index Number: 11-20-327-016 Commonly known as: 803 Dillon Ave, Sterling, IL 61081 will be offered for sale and sold at public vendue on October 1, 2026, at 10:00 AM, the Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 E. Knox St., Morrison, Illinois. The Judgment amount is $77,545.88. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Sheriff of Whiteside County. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the mortgaged real estate arose prior to the sale. 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 the 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 shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. For information contact Plaintiff's Attorney: Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, 601 East William Street, Decatur, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719 The purchaser of a condominium unit at a judicial foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, who takes possession of a condominium unit pursuant to a court order or a purchaser who acquires title from a mortgagee shall have the duty to pay the proportionate share, if any, of the common expenses for the unit which would have become due in the absence of any assessment acceleration during the 6 months immediately preceding institution of an action to enforce the collection of assessments, and which remain unpaid by the owner during whose possession the assessments accrued. If the outstanding assessments are paid at any time during any action to enforce the collection of assessments, the purchaser shall have no obligation to pay any assessments which accrued before he or she acquired title. 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 the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. 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. Note: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act you are advised that the Law Firm of Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Julie Beyers (#6217185) HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC Attorneys at Law 601 East William Street Decatur, IL 62523 Email: Non-CookPleadings@hsbattys.com Telephone: (217) 422-1719 I3287236 (Whiteside News Aug. 25, Sep. 1, 8, 2026) Facsimile: (217) 422-1754

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT MORRISON, WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS NEWREZ, LLC, Plaintiff, vs. RICHARD N SOTELO, Defendant. CASE NO. 26-FC-15 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 803 DILLON AVE STERLING, IL 61081 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of the above Court entered in the above entitled cause on May 11, 2026, the following described real estate, to-wit: Sublot One (1) of William F. Pitney's Resubdivision of Lot M-1 Martin Estates Subdivision of a part of the Southwest Quarter (1/4) of Section 20, Township 21 North, Range 7 East of the Fourth Principal Meridian, excepting therefrom the Westerly 160 feet thereof and excepting the Easterly 130 feet of the Northerly 50 feet thereof and excepting the Westerly 20 feet of the Easterly 150 feet of the Northerly 50 feet thereof, according to the plat thereof recorded June 16, 1937 in Plat Book 7 page 44, all situated in Whiteside County, Illinois. Permanent Index Number: 11-20-327-016 Commonly known as: 803 Dillon Ave, Sterling, IL 61081 will be offered for sale and sold at public vendue on October 1, 2026, at 10:00 AM, the Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 E. Knox St., Morrison, Illinois. The Judgment amount is $77,545.88. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Sheriff of Whiteside County. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the mortgaged real estate arose prior to the sale. 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 the 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 shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. For information contact Plaintiff's Attorney: Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, 601 East William Street, Decatur, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719 The purchaser of a condominium unit at a judicial foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, who takes possession of a condominium unit pursuant to a court order or a purchaser who acquires title from a mortgagee shall have the duty to pay the proportionate share, if any, of the common expenses for the unit which would have become due in the absence of any assessment acceleration during the 6 months immediately preceding institution of an action to enforce the collection of assessments, and which remain unpaid by the owner during whose possession the assessments accrued. If the outstanding assessments are paid at any time during any action to enforce the collection of assessments, the purchaser shall have no obligation to pay any assessments which accrued before he or she acquired title. 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 the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. 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. Note: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act you are advised that the Law Firm of Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Julie Beyers (#6217185) HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC Attorneys at Law 601 East William Street Decatur, IL 62523 Email: Non-CookPleadings@hsbattys.com Telephone: (217) 422-1719 Facsimile: (217) 422-1754 I3287236 (Whiteside News Aug. 25, Sep. 1, 8, 2026)

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STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 14th CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WHITESIDE Estate of: ARLENE F. DYKSTRA, a deceased person Case No. 2026 PR 60 CLAIM NOTICE & NOTICE TO HEIRS Notice is hereby given to the heirs and creditors of Arlene F. Dykstra, deceased. Letters of Office were issued on August 18, 2026, to Marcia Heinitz, who has been named as Independent Executor. Her attorney is named below. Claims against the estate may be filed in the Circuit Clerk's Office, Courthouse, 200 East Knox St., Morrison, IL, or with the representative, or both, on or before the 1st day of March, 2027, or if mailing or delivery of a notice from a representative is required by Section 18-3 of the Probate Act (ILCS 5/18-3), the date stated in the notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date will be barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representatives' attorney within ten (10) days of being filed. Nicholas W. Heid Heid Law Offices, LLC 19670 Waller Rd. Fulton, IL 61252 815-589-9961 (phone)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS PROBATE DIVISION IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF CRAIG A. STRALOW, DECEASED. NO. 2026 PR 61 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given to creditors of the death of CRAIG A. STRALOW who died on JANUARY 25, 2026. Letters of Testamentary were issued on AUGUST 18, 2026, to L. WENDY STRALOW, 12512 ROAD, LYNDON MORRISON, IL 61270, as Independent Executor, whose attorney is David G. Wierman, Wierman Law Firm, PC, 1617 2nd Ave, Suite 210, Rock Island, Illinois 61201. Claims against the estate may be efiled in the Office of the Circuit Clerk, Division, Probate Whiteside County 200 Courthouse, East Knox Street, Morrison, IL 61270, or with the Representative, or both, on or before the 8th day of March, 2027, or if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by §18-3 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/18-3), 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 to the representative and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed. Dated this 2nd day of September, 2026. David G. Wierman ARDC No. 6305152 WIERMAN LAW FIRM, PC Attorneys for: Estate of Craig A. Stralow 1617 2nd Ave, Suite 210 City: Rock Island, IL 61201 (309) 553-5800 Fax: (309) 272-3399 Sep. 8, 15, 22, 2026

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SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 15, TOWNSHIP 21 NORTH, RANGE 7 EAST OF THE 4TH P.M., IN THE CITY OF STERLING, WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED APRIL 19, 1960, AS DOCUMENT NO. 279773. Commonly known as : 2002 11th Avenue, Sterling, IL 61081 Tax Parcel No: 11-15-326-035 And which mortgages were made by Kenneth R. Gebhardt Nancy A. Gebhardt as Mortgagor(s); and given to First Reverse Financial Services, a Subsidiary of Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB as Mortgagee; to wit: that certain "Mortgage" dated March 20, 2009 and recorded as Document No. 3441-2009. Now, therefore unless you UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF KENNETH R. GEBHARDT and UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, file your Appearance and Answer to the Complaint in said action in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of FOURTEENTH Judicial Circuit WHITESIDE County, on or before September 24, 2026, default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a judgment entered in accordance with the prayer for relief in said Complaint. Patrick Schuette (ARDC# 6300801) Ghidotti | Berger LLP 2700 Patriot Blvd., Suite 250 Glenview, IL 60026 Phone: (949) 427-2010 Email: ILPleadings@ghidottiberger.com 26-000238-2 I3292734 Whiteside News Aug. 25, Sept. 1, 8, 2026

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, PLAINTIFF, VS. UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF PENNY LEE HARKER; PATRICIA C ROBERTS; ROBIN JEAN JOHNSON; GLORIA A WINTHURST; ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY; CITY OF EAST MOLINE, ILLINOIS; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS. NO. 2026FC160 220 NORTH 20TH STREET EAST MOLINE, IL 61244 JUDGE PRESIDING JUDGE NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO YOU, Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Penny Lee Harker a/k/a Penny L Harker Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants defendants, that this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, asking for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: LOT NUMBER SIX (6) IN BLOCK NUMBER THIRTY-NINE (39) IN THE TOWN OF WATERTOWN, SITUATED IN THE CITY OF EAST MOLINE, SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF ROCK ISLAND, IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS Commonly known as: 220 North 20th Street East Moline, IL 61244 and which said Mortgage was made by, Penny Harker a/k/a Penny Lee Harker Mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for U.S. Bank N.A. Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Rock Island County, Illinois, as Document No. 2012-00450; and for other relief. UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case, on or before October 8, 2026, A JUDGMENT OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THE COMPLAINT. You have been sued. To participate in the case, you MUST file an official document with the court within the time stated on this Notice called an "Appearance" and a document called an "Answer/Response". The Answer/Response is not required in small claims or eviction cases unless ordered by the court. If you do not file an Appearance and Answer/Response on time, the court may decide the case without hearing from you, and you could be held in default and lose the case. After you fill out the necessary documents, you need to electronically file (e-file) them with the court. To e-file, you must create an account with an efiling service provider. For more information, go to ilcourts.info/efiling. If you cannot e-file, you can get an exemption that allows you to file in-person or by mail. You may be charged filing fees, but if you cannot pay them, you can file an Application for Waiver of Court Fees. It is possible that the court will allow you to attend the first court date in this case in-person or remotely by video or phone. Contact the Circuit Court Clerk's office or visit the Court's website to find out whether this is possible and, if so, how to do this. Need help? Call or text Illinois Court Help at 833-411-1121 or go to ilcourthelp.gov for information about going to court, including how to fill out and file documents. You can also get free legal information and legal referrals at illinoislegalaid.org. All documents referred to in this Notice can be found at ilcourts.info/forms. Other documents may be available from your local Circuit Court Clerk's office or website. ¿Necesita ayuda? Llame o envíe un mensaje de texto a Illinois Court Help al 833-411- 1121, o visite ilcourthelp.gov para obtener información sobre los casos de la corte y cómo completar y presentar formularios. PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, THE PLAINTIFF'S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP Attorney for Plaintiff 333 W Wacker Drive, Suite 1820 Chicago, IL 60606-1220 Ph. (312) 346-9088 File No. 26-27640IL-1475450 I3293477 Review Sept. 8, 15, 22, 2026

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Circuit Clerk of CK ISLAND unty, IL as Case 2026TX99 he Property is ated at: NOTICES Rd., LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES 0AL Rosehill t Byron IL 75 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH perty Index JUDICIAL CIRCUIT mber: WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS 36-207-001 U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE OF LB-FLAT SERIES VI TRUST d Property was Plaintiff, d on 12/30/2025 vs. Delinquent Real JOEL KOSHNER AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF ate Taxes /or Special KENNETH R. GEBHARDT; CRAIG GEBHARDT; LE-ANNE NYE; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN essments for DEVELOPMENT; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF year 2024. KENNETH R. GEBHARDT; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND he period of NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS emption will Defendant(s). ire on 1/4/2027. Case No.: 2026FC67 01/14/2027 at 2002 11TH AVENUE 0 PM the STERLING, IL 61081 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION tioner will make lication to such The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, urt in said notice is hereby given to UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES unty for an OF KENNETH R. GEBHARDT and UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants in the aboveer for Issuance entitled action, that a Complaint for Foreclosure and Other Tax Deed. Relief has been commenced in the Circuit Court of 95 Investments, FOURTEENTH Judicial Circuit WHITESIDE County by said , Petitioner Plaintiff against you and other Defendants, praying for the 5-968395 foreclosure of certain mortgage conveying the premises e Review Aug. legally described as follows: Sep. 1, 8, 2026 LOT 1 IN BLOCK 7 IN LINCOLNSHIRE SUBDIVISION NO. 2 LOCATED IN PART OF THE EAST HALF OF THE 968395

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ACROSS 1. Manila hemp plant 6. Turkish river 10. Something to read 14. In a way, initiated 15. Popular Apple TV series 17. King Charles is part of it 19. Earlier 20. Foot (Latin) 21. Zodiac sign 22. A browning of the skin 23. Remain as is 24. Turfs 26. It’s used to slaughter animals 29. Volcanic crater 31. The mother of Jesus 32. One’s life story 34. One-time Liverpool coach Slot 35. Counterparts 37. Jacob __, American journalist 38. Digital audiotape 39. River in South Africa 40. Kimono sashes 41. Rooting somewhere 43. American spy Aldrich 45. A way to call for 46. Taxi 47. Pancakes made of buckwheat flour 49. Swiss river 50. Popular type of video game (abbr.) 53. Have surgery 57. Formal withdrawal from a union 58. Performs spoken improv 59. Greek war god 60. 2,000 lbs. 61. Helps to evade capture DOWN 1. Swedish rock group 2. “Friday Night Lights” director Peter 3. Currency exchange fee

4. Feline 5. Folk singer DiFranco 6. Ghastly pale from distress 7. Rapid eye movements 8. Monetary unit of Macao 9. Lawmakers 10. Colorless mineral 11. At some prior time 12. American protest singer 13. Opener 16. Seldom 18. Relaxing places

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22. Touchdown 23. From end to end 24. Kids love him 25. Metal-bearing solid 27. Skin care product manufacturer 28. Thirteen 29. Angry 30. Member of a Semitic people 31. One-thousandth of an inch 33. Former CIA

35. Most lemony 36. Engage in 37. Mass of fish eggs 39. Food supplies 42. Backbones 43. American real estate investment firm 44. Megabyte 46. “Three Coins in the Fountain” songwriter 47. Dutch colonist 48. Full-grown pike fish

49. Emergency prep expert Edwards 50. Flute 51. Dismissive sound 52. Slang term for marijuana 53. Young women’s association 54. Cosmopolitan city 55. Narrow isthmus in Thailand 56. Pointed end of a pen

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Ryan Poles’ words spoke volumes. When asked if Kyler Gordon will play for the Bears again, the first words out of the GM’s mouth were, “I don’t know.” The Gordon injury mystery remains one of the oddest stories in my 31 seasons covering the Bears. While there still is no clarity surrounding one of the most important players on the defense, training camp did offer answers on several things as the Bears prepare to defend their NFC North crown. Here are the things I learned: • Whether you think the Bears will lead the NFL in points scored on offense or you’re concerned about the defense and left tackle, you cannot debate the feeling of legitimate hope. Hope is the most powerful feeling a fan can have, and with Ben Johnson and Caleb Williams in place, the Bears should always be in contention. It’s an unfamiliar feeling, but one we can all get used to. • Ben Johnson is even better than you know. One Detroit talk show host told me back when Ben was hired that he’s not some nerdy offensive play-caller, and he was right. Johnson has instilled tough-

some games. We’ll see how Caleb’s accuracy and consistency improve, but it’s obvious to me he’s a better leader, and teammates want to follow him. • Rome Odunze is flying under the radar. Fans have raved about Luther Burness on both sides of the ball, accountabil- den, Colston Loveland, Zavion Thomas ity within the locker room and has and others, but Odunze had a spectacular become the true leader at Halas Hall. Yet camp. The foot looks completely healthy, this is no dictatorship. Johnson has show- and Odunze is playing fast. I’m expecting cased his assistant coaches through a breakout season. media availability and by giving them the • D’Andre Swift has come a long way chance to call preseason plays. His ability since signing with the Bears. Swift ran to communicate while demanding excelwith much more decisiveness last season, lence is everything we’ve dreamed about trusting his blockers. There was a in a Chicago head coach. thought that Swift wasn’t a Ben Johnson • In Year 1, Caleb was a member of the guy after Detroit moved on from him Bears. In Year 2, he became the playwhile Johnson was the offensive coordimaker most of us were hoping for. In Year nator. Even if Kyle Monangai is healthy, 3, this is his team. There’s a palpable difI’m expecting a career year from Swift. ference in his leadership, and Williams Contrary to popular belief, Johnson valhas earned it. Johnson said that his quar- ues the run as much as any play-caller in terback had “some goofy to him” last year the league, and Swift will be ready after and has since matured. Caleb is now an the entire building marveled at his camp extension of the head coach and demands performance. everyone pull on the same end of the • Jordan van den Berg is the real deal. rope. They’ll need to, since the offense The rookie sixth-round pick will show he could be asked to score 30-plus points in wasn’t just the flavor of the month in

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camp. The effort, athleticism and strength are top-notch. Van den Berg will have to continue earning Dennis Allen’s trust, but the Bears have found something here. • Tyson Bagent is a premier backup. The role of a good second-string quarterback is defined by his ability to keep the rig on the road for a few games while the starter gets healthy. We all hope Caleb plays all 17 regular-season games, but if he doesn’t, Bagent’s quick processing, knowledge of Ben’s offense, underrated athleticism and popularity with his teammates will be money well spent. • Ozzy Trapilo needs to be studied in a lab for his super healing properties. We don’t know when he’ll be ready to play, but his rehab has resulted in the opposite outcome of Kyler Gordon’s. We may not know if Gordon will play for the Bears again, but we learned that Trapilo’s desire and determination are top-notch.

• Marc Silverman shares his opinions on the Bears weekly for Shaw Local. Tune in to the “Waddle & Silvy” show weekdays from 2 to 6 p.m. on ESPN 1000.

WHITESIDE SPORTS ROUNDUP Monday, Aug. 24 Volleyball Fulton 2, Riverdale 0: Kerby Germann had nine kills and seven digs as the Steamers opened the season with a 25-19, 26-24 win. Averi Bush had three aces.

fourth (97), and Morrison was seventh with 152. Anya Anaya placed fifth for Oregon. Jennica Norman was 19th for E-P and Kenadee Carrigan placed 16th for Morrison.

Stockton 198: At Stockton, Owen Van Zuiden shot a 38 and Luke Bush a 39 as the Steamers earned the match win. Wednesday, Aug. 26 Volleyball Stockton def. Morrison 25-8, 25-22: Bricelyn Osborn led the Fillies with 10 assists and one ace in the setback. Taylor Haas and Sadie Johnson each had six kills for Stockton.

Girls golf Princeton 204, Erie-Prophetstown 237: At Princeton, Baylie Snowden led E-P with a 47.

Friday, Aug. 28 Football Fulton 42, Georgetown Ridge-Farm/Chrisman Boys golf 20: At Dunlap, Wyatt Connor had four rushing TDs Fulton takes fourth at TPC Deere Run: The in a game which the Steamers led 20-14 at Steamers shot a 343, trailing Peoria Notre Dame (297), Davenport Assumption (327) and Galesburg halftime. Mason Stretton also had a kick return TD (329) at the Geneseo invite. Riverdale (349) was Boys golf and Blaze Damhoff had a long TD rush. seventh. PND’s Jack Coulter shot a blistering 66 to Fulton 155, Forreston 175, Pearl City 188: Wilmington 48, Morrison 0: The Mustangs fell earn medalist. Fulton’s Owen Van Zuiden was Owen Van Zuiden shot a 32 to earn medalist as the to a strong Wilmington team to open their season. runner-up with a 72. Steamers improved to 5-0. Hudson Price was Volleyball Boys golf Girls golf Erie-Prophetstown def. Bureau Valley, 22-25, runner-up with a 39 and Briar Spooner shot a 40. Sully Schneiderman led Forreston with a 42. Fulton’s Owen Van Zuiden wins Wayne Baylie Snowden leads Erie-Prophetstown: 25-21, 25-19: At Erie, the Panthers won the Brinkmeier Memorial Invite: At Byron Hills, Van Snowden shot a 51 as the Panthers shot a 238 as a nonconference match from the Storm. Thursday, Aug. 27 Zuiden earned medalist after a two-hole playoff team against Alleman at Prophet Hills. Ayden Volleyball Boys golf Grawe was runner-up with a 56. over Orion’s CJ Lister. Each shot 71s. Muscatine Galena def. Fulton 25-20, 25-22: Kerby Erie-Prophetstown 158, Spring Valley Hall 161, (312) won the invite, followed by St. Bede (233), Germann (six digs) had six kills, and Chloe Wilkin Tuesday, Aug. 25 Kewanee 175: At Kewanee, Brady Timmerman Erie-Prophetstown (323), Rockridge (323), Byron (three blocks) had five kills in the setback. Girls cross country shot a 37 to earn co-medalist honors for the (324), Fulton (324) and Riverdale (326). Bureau Morrison def. Annawan 25-14, 25-17: The 14th Annual Rocket Run: At Rock Falls, Oregon Panthers in the TRAC contest. Gavin and Brevin Valley’s Chase Stier (75) took fifth. Fillies picked up their first victory of the season placed third (86 points) overall behind meet Vandyke each shot 40 for EP. winner Genoa-Kingston. Erie-Prophetstown ran Fulton 161, Rockford Christian Life 182, with the road win. – Drake Lansman Boys cross country 14th Annual Rocket Run: At Rock Falls, East Dubuque won the team race with a 31. Erie-Prophetstown ran third (128), Amboy fourth (132), Morrison 11th (291) and Rock Falls 12th (312). Henry Nichols placed fourth for Amboy, Braeden Punke raced ninth for E-P, Michael Kopitas placed 31st for the host Rockets and Bryar Kuehl placed 33rd for Morrison.

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