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Spring prescription burns underway to benefit habitats

Specially trained crews from the Forest Preserve District will be conducting prescription burns at select sites in the county’s forest preserves over the next few weeks.

“Fire is an important tool in our restoration toolbox,” said director of Natural Resources Erik Neidy. “Prescription burns help us control invasive, exotic plants so desirable native species with deep root systems can thrive.”

Prescribed fires are generally conducted in late fall after the season’s vegetation has died and again in early spring after the snow melts but before things green up. A variety of factors including wind speed and direction, temperature, and humidity determine when crews can safely conduct prescribed fires, so the Forest Preserve District cannot schedule them in advance.

Residents who live near planned prescription burn locations received notices in the mail last fall, and crews will post signs and contact local fire departments on the mornings of burns. This information will also be posted on the District’s Facebook

page.

Specially trained crews remain on site throughout the process, and prescribed burns are only conducted during daylight hours. If these factors are not present, anyone seeing flames in the forest preserves may be witnessing a wildfire and should call 911.

Prescription burns are not to be confused with the catastrophic, uncontrolled wildfires that occur in the dense coniferous forests of the West, where an overabundance of flammable materials often enables fires to burn at extremely high temperatures and spread uncontrollably from treetop to treetop.

“Our oak and hickory woodlands in the Midwest do not provide the same type of fuel to cause the wildfires we see in the news. Trees in the Midwest are primarily deciduous, which means their leaves fall to the forest floor annually. As such, fuel for fires is low to the ground.” Neidy explains. “Prairies and forests used to burn regularly and were essential to the American landscape before the land was developed with homes

and farms. We are bringing fire back to safely re-create what nature once did on its own.”

During the fall 2021– spring 2022 prescribed fire season, District crews conducted 64 controlled burns, covering 1,513 acres in 23 preserves, including over 250 acres at Hawk Hol-

low Forest Preserve in Bartlett. Of the burned acres, 39% were prairie, 15% wetland, and 46% woodland.

The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County has been connecting people to nature for more than 100 years. More than 6.2 million people visit its 60 forest preserves,

166 miles of trails, seven education centers, and scores of programs each year. For information, call 630933-7200 or visit dupageforest.org, where you can also link to the District’s e-newsletter and Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok pages.

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bill allowing all-gender bathrooms narrowly passes

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The Illinois House narrowly passed a bill Thursday that would allow businesses, universities and other building owners to designate multi-occupancy all-gender bathrooms if they choose to do so.

The bill passed on a vote of 60-40, the bare minimum number of “yes” votes needed for passage in the 118-member House, after the presiding officer held the roll open for several seconds waiting for the 60th vote to be recorded.

State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, who sponsored the bill, said the language of House Bill 1286 is identical to an earlier bill that passed 63-43 in the House in 2021 but was never taken up in the Senate.

Illinois law already allows for single-occupancy bathrooms to be designated for all genders, but Stuart’s bill would allow an all-gender designation for bathrooms that ac-

commodate two or more people.

The bill sets out standards that all-gender bathrooms would have to meet, such as “inclusive signage” that does not indicate any specific gender; stall dividers with functioning locks controlled by the user; and partitions for each urinal, if urinals are present.

In addition, if such bathrooms are part of a newly constructed building or a building undergoing major renovation, they would have to comply with requirements of the federal Americans with Disabilities Act and the Illinois Accessibility Code. Each toilet stall would have to include a small trash receptacle, and it would have to have at least one vending machine for menstruation supplies and one baby diaper changing station.

The bill also provides that any multi-occupancy restroom could be converted to an all-gender restroom. But if another single-gender multi-occupancy restroom is located adjacent to or near the all-gender

restroom, both would have to be designated as all-gender facilities.

The bill passed out of the House Human Services Committee on Feb. 22 on a 6-3 vote after only brief discussion. But just a few days later, Stuart said she was forced to cancel a planned constituent coffee event in Collinsville, “due to violent threats and malicious information being spread by special interest groups about bathroom privacy and safety legislation.”

“Yeah, there was some, I think, deliberately incendiary information being touted, real falsities about what was in the bill that was leading to, you know, frankly, threats and things that I didn’t want to expose my staff and the public to,” Stuart said during an interview Thursday. “So we chose to cancel a public event.”

She said when the 2021 bill passed, there was more debate about it on the floor of the House than there was Thursday, but she did not receive the kinds of personal

attacks and threats over it that she received this year.

“I think it’s just the general mood,” she said. “Unfortunately, we’ve gotten to kind of a real ugly place in our politics where people stoke division and fear and hate for political gain. And they’re not ashamed to lie in the process.”

She stressed that the bill does not mandate that any bathroom be des-

ignated for all genders, but only allows building owners to do so if they choose.

The bill was just one of hundreds of bills the House has voted on this week as it nears a Friday deadline for most bills to pass out of the House and be sent to the Senate. The Senate has a similar deadline to send its bills to the House by next Friday, March 30.

Downers grove Junior Woman’s Club donates $20k to Habitat for Humanity

The Downers Grove Junior Woman’s Club (DGJWC) announced DuPage Habitat for Humanity as its 2023 Charity Partner, presenting the organization with a $20,000 donation at the Club’s March meeting. The donation will support the charity’s Aging in Place program, which helps older adults stay in their homes and communities.

“We are so thrilled to receive this support,” said Debbie White, Director of Development for DuPage Habitat for Humanity. “Our organization brings people together to build homes, communities and hope. This donation will allow us to help people age in the place they call home.”

Habitat for Humanity helps to provide mortgage support, repairs and neighborhood revitalization towards their vision of “a world where everyone has a de-

cent place to live.”

The Aging in Place program has been a special focus for the organization.

“What we often see with this population is that their mortgage is paid off, but their home may need repairs or safety and accessibility modifications that they may not be able to afford,” added Jill Sobie, Senior Family Services Manager for DuPage Habitat for Humanity. The support from Habitat for Humanity allows aging adults to feel part of their community, rather than a burden. “We help give them independence that means the world to this community,” Sobie added.

This donation continues an unprecedented year of giving for DGJWC. Since September, the Club has made $32,000 in donations to 34 charities. The Club also awarded grants totaling

$35,000 to three local charities on Giving Tuesday in November. This $20,000 donation to the Club’s 2023 Charity Partner brings DGJWC’s total charitable giving since September to over $87,000 - a record for the women’s volunteer group.

“We are honored and humbled to have the opportunity to support so many organizations that do incredible work to make our community a better place,” said Lindsay Garrity, President of DGJWC. “This donation comes on the heels of our annual fundraising gala which was incredibly successful - and will allow us to continue to give back to the community. The generosity of our sponsors and members make all of this giving possible. - and for that we are so grateful.”

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John “Roy” Nippert, age 79, of LaSalle, IL, died March 19, 2023.

Roy was the son of the late Florence and William; loving brother of William T. Jr. (Lena) of West Chicago, Robert J. (Grace) of Florida, Paula (Ken) Sutherland of Tennessee, MaryJane A. Molenkamp of Missouri, M. Zenobia Nippert of Michigan, Richard C. of Washington D.C., the late Michella and the late Nathalie Anne; fond uncle and great-uncle of Many; friend and cousin of many. Roy was preceded in death by his dear companion, Gail.

Roy was a US Army Veteran who served in Korea during the Vietnam War.

Roy had lived in LaSalle and Mendota for the last 5 years. Roy lived in Villa Park from 1956 until he joined the US Army in 1967. After his discharge from the US Army in 1969, he returned to Villa Park, where he lived until 1987 when he moved to Bolingbrook; he lived there until 2018.

Roy was an Accountant and worked for Ragnar Benson and for Rolnic Cement. He also worked as a night bartender and various country clubs in the Bolingbrook area.

Roy loved golfing, bowling and football.

Funeral Services will be held Friday,

March 24, from 2-9 PM at Brust Funeral Home, 135 S. Main St., Lombard. Funeral Service Saturday, March 25, at 10 AM at Brust Funeral Home, 135 S. Main St., Lombard. Interment will follow at Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside.

Memorials to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 58517, Topeka, KS 666758517, or the Illinois Veteran’s Home, 1015 O’Conor Ave, La Salle, IL 61301. Info www.brustfuneralhome.com or 630-629-0094.

Forest preserve offers programs for homeschoolers, Scouts and tots

Forest Preserve District of Will County programs geared toward homeschool or remote learning students, Scouts and tots are on tap in April. Online registration is available on the Event Calendar at ReconnectWithNature.org. Here is the program

lineup:

• Nature Play Days After Hours –April Showers: 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 11, Plum Creek Nature Center, Crete Township. Come out for a wet and wild day as this evening version of Nature Play Days explores the theme of showers! Free, ages 3-5. Register by April 11.

• Journey Stories – History at Home, Canal Era (Zoom Webinar):

6-7 p.m. Tuesday, April 11, online.

Before railroads, canals built between the Great Lakes and major rivers connected people, places and parcels. Sail through this short history of the Canal Era with an interpretive naturalist. Free, ages 13 or older. Register online for the Zoom link.

• Rivers of Color – Little Explorers,

Rainbows: 10-11:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 12, Four Rivers Environmental Education Center, Channahon. Bring your children to Four Rivers to explore the colors of the rainbow with music, movement, a hike, hands-on activities, crafts and free play. Free, ages 3-5. Register by April 11.

• The Trade Field Trip for Homeschool and Remote Learners: 1011:30 a.m. Thursday, April 13, Isle a la Cache Museum, Romeoville. Practice the barter system used by the French and Native Americans in the 1750s to exchange goods. Students will learn and see the benefits of this economic trade process. Free; for students in grades 2-6 accompanied by a chaperone. Register by April 11.

• Scout Day – Spring Takes Flight:10 a.m.-noon, Saturday, April 15, Four Rivers Environmental Education Center, Channahon. Scouts will move through stations focusing on how plants and animals use the power of flight to survive in the wild. Free, all ages. Register by April 14.

• Upcycled Crafts – T-shirt Tricks:

new purpose or one will be provided.

tive naturalist will share the fascinat-

11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, April 15, Monee Reservoir. Learn tricks to turn discarded T-shirts destined for the landfill into fun, new items. Drop in anytime between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. to make something at your own pace. Bring an old cotton T-shirt to give it a

Free, ages 7 or older.

• Journey Stories – Joliet Iron Works

Tour: 2-3:30 p.m. Saturday, April 15, Joliet Iron Works Historic Site, Joliet.

Explore the stone foundations of Joliet’s once-thriving steel plant that are more than 100 years old. An interpre-

ing stories of the men and machines that worked at the site. Free, ages 16 or older. Register by April 13. For more information on the Forest Preserve District of Will County, visit ReconnectWithNature.org.

lightways Hospice earns WHV level 5 status

The Joliet West High School Group Interpretation team is headed to IHSA State Finals this weekend after competing on Saturday, March 18. The team qualified for the State Finals with a first place win for their performance of “Ratatouille.” Earning a spot at State is a huge accomplishment in this highly selective, competitive event.

The State qualifying Group Interpretation members are Daniel Sanchez (Linguini), Karis Posteluk (Remy), Bethany Yanchick (Antoinette Ego), Molly Murdock-Schey (Mama Djanga), Xavier Long (Chef Skinner), Lesly Hernandez (Gusteau), Jae Jumper (Colette), Kendra Posteluk (Emilia), Shanya Anderson (Ratsemble), Joey Dowling (Ratsemble), Caitlyn Murdock-Schey (Ratsemble), Zoila Torres (Ratsemble), and Savion Long (Mousician).

The Group Interpretation Head Coach is Kristin Blake, and the Volunteer Coach is Tony Nardi. “I’ve always been inspired by the story of Remy – the little rat with a big dream. But I’m even more inspired by these kids, who set big goals and worked hard to achieve them,” said Blake.

lightways Hospice earns WHV level 5 status

Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care recently earned We Honor Veterans Level 5 status.

We Honor Veterans (WHV) is a national program from the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) in collaboration with the Department of Veterans Affairs. Its goal is to help hospice professionals better understand the challenges veterans may be facing due to illness, isolation or traumatic life experiences and guide them to a more peaceful death.

Partner organizations must meet specific requirements before achieving each level. Education is very important. All members of Lightways staff participate in yearly training to be sensitive to the unique care some veterans require at the end of life. They can also provide guidance to benefits and resources veterans are eligible to receive.

As part of their commitment to serving veterans, Lightways provides presentations in the community to educate the public on serious illness care and hospice care.

Additionally, Lightways hosts events to honor those veterans who died while receiving their services at the annual Memorial Day ceremony in May and community veterans during the annual Veterans Day breakfast in November.

Recently, they began hosting smaller vet-to-vet cafes where veterans can come together to share their stories. These usually include a special meal or treat. “It is such an honor to hear the stories of these veterans and see the

pride they have for serving our country,” noted Laureen Crotteau who oversees Lightways WHV program. Veteran volunteers visit with patients who have had similar military experiences. They also provide pinning cer-

emonies to honor the patient for the service they gave to our country.

Lightways works closely with Edward Hines Jr. Veterans Hospital and other VA clinics to provide the highest quality care to

veteran patients. If you are or know a veteran facing a tough diagnosis or if you would like to provide companionship to another veteran during their journey, please contact Laureen Crotteau at 815.740.4104.

oakton College relieves nearly $1 million in student debt with remaining CoVID relief funds

Oakton College is demonstrating its commitments to helping students reach their educational goals and advancing racial equity by using its remaining federal institutional COVID-19 funds to relieve outstanding balances due to the College. Oakton recently allocated about $920,000 to forgive outstanding balances incurred by Oakton students during the pandemic.

Nearly 1,200 students enrolled during the five semesters between spring 2020 and summer 2021 had an average outstanding balance of $689 relieved. About two-thirds identify as students of color. Additional funds eradicated application fees owed by prospective students.

“The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the lives of many of our students, disproportionately impacting students of color,” said Oakton President Joianne L. Smith, Ph.D. “By removing balances for the students enrolled at Oakton between spring 2020 and summer 2021, we are helping our students reduce their financial burden and creating pathways for them to reach their goals.”

Since 2020, Oakton was awarded $13 million in institutional funds and $9 million in student funds via Higher Education Emergency Relief Funding (HEERF) grants from the U.S. Department of Education.

A portion of the institutional funds

was used to provide economic relief to students experiencing financial hardship early in the pandemic. In total, Oakton has provided nearly $12 million directly to students.

Around a third of the $13 million in institutional funds covered pandemic-related revenue shortfalls. The College also used almost $2 million of its institutional funds received early during the pandemic to discount tuition for qualifying students to provide additional relief for the student body.

The remaining institutional funding was used to obtain additional instructional equipment and supplies to support the remote and hybrid learning environments, pro-

vide or subsidize high-speed internet, invest in faculty and staff training in online instruction, purchase of PPE supplies and other initiatives to increase safety and improve the student learning experience.

As the community’s college, Oakton and its future are closely tied to the circumstances of our communities and the economic environment. The disruptions of the pandemic and the ensuing economic slowdown have caused various challenges for Oakton and its students — as they have for most higher education institutions. The College has responded to these ongoing challenges with a renewed determination to expand the com-

munity’s access to educational opportunities, close persistent gaps in equity and support the region’s employers with a steady stream of well-prepared workers.

Oakton’s strategic plan, Vision 2030: Building Just and Thriving Communities, affirms an invigorated commitment to students as Oakton adopts new strategies for ensuring their learning, persistence and attainment. The plan focuses on three strategic goals, which include: strengthening students’ Oakton Experience, enhancing workforce readiness and community engagement, and advancing racial equity.

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TAX DEED NO. 2023TX000051

FILED March 2, 2023

TAKE NOTICE

TO: LAUREN STALEY FERRY, WILL COUNTY CLERK; PINE MEADOW CONDOMINIUM NO. 2; SABRINA JEAN FREDERICK; OCCUPANT; UNKNOWN OWNERS OR PARTIES INTERESTED; AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS.

This is NOTICE of the filing of the Petition for Tax Deed on the following described property:

UNIT D-8-2, IN PINE MEADOW CONDOMINIUM NO. 2, AS DELINEATED ON THE PINE MEADOW CONDOMINIUM NO.

2, SURVEY OF CERTAIN LOTS OF PARTS

THEREOF, IN PINE MEADOW, A SUBDIVISION IN THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 15, IN TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, AND IN RANGE 10 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED SEPTEMBER 10, 1971, AS DOCUMENT NO.

R71-21842, WHICH SURVEY IS ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT “A” TO DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM MADE BY KAUFMAN AND BROAD HOMES, INC., AN ILLINOIS CORPORATION, RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE RECORDER OF DEEDS OF WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS, AS DOCUMENT NO. R74-2040, AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME, TOGETHER WITH AN UNDIVIDED PERCENTAGE INTEREST IN SAID PARCEL. (EXCEPTING FROM SAID PARCEL ALL THE PROPERTY AND SPACE COMPRISING ALL THE UNITS THEREOF AS DEFINED AND SET FORTH IN SAID DECLARATION AND SURVEY), IN WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS.

Parcel Index Number 12-02-15-222-033-0000

On July 17, 2023 at 9:00 a.m., Courtroom 905 the Petitioner intends to make application for an order on the petition that a Tax Deed be issued. The real estate was sold on December 9, 2020 for general taxes of the year 2019. The period of redemption will expire July 10, 2023.

Heather Ottenfeld, Attorney for Petitioner (847) 721-4996

Cert. # 19-00409

8147-930892

Published 3/15/23, 3/22/23, 3/29/23

TO: Kathy S. Yauk; Estate of Kathy S. Yauk; Sokha Yauk; Martha “Marti” M. Barton, as Village Clerk for the Village of Bolingbrook; Occupant at 15B Fernwood Drive, Bolingbrook, IL 60440; Chanta Yauk; Tony Yauk; Nadia Yauk; Desiree Novy, a/k/a Desiree Yauk; Pine Meadow II Condominium Association; Costello, Sury, & Rooney, P.C., as Registered Agent for Pine Meadow II Condominium Association; Lauren Staley Ferry, County Clerk of Will County; their spouses, heirs, devisees, successors or assigns, if any; persons in occupancy or actual possession and unknown owners or parties interested in the above described real estate.

TAX DEED NO. 2023TX000037

FILED: February 17, 2023

TAKE NOTICE

County of Will

Date Premises Sold: December 9, 2020

Certificate No.: 19-00408

Sold for General Taxes of (year): 2019

Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) 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: 15B Fernwood Drive, Bolingbrook, Illinois

Legal Description or Property Index No.: 1202-15-220-014-0000

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 August 14, 2023.

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

This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before August 14, 2023.

This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Will County in Joliet, Illinois (100 W. Jefferson Street) on September 7, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. in Room 905.

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 August 14, 2023 by applying to the County Clerk of Will County, Illinois at the Office of the County Clerk in Will County, Illinois (302 N. Chicago Street, Joliet).

For further information contact the County Clerk

ADDRESS: 302 N. Chicago Street, Joliet, Illinois 60432

TELEPHONE: (815) 724-1880

ZHY Investments, LLC

Purchaser or Assignee

Dated: February 28, 2023

Zoom Information/Remote Hearing: https://www.circuitclerkofwillcounty.com/ click on Administrative Order 2023-2 - Remote Video Hearings for further information. 8147-930733

Published 3/22/23, 3/29/23, 4/5/23

TO: Theodore F. Adams; Estate of Theodore F. Adams; Eleanor Adams; Estate of Eleanor Adams; Joel Adams; Mark Adams; Martha

“Marti” M. Barton, as Village Clerk for the Village of Bolingbrook; Occupant at 148 Seabury Road, Bolingbrook, IL 60440; Lauren Staley Ferry, County Clerk of Will County; their spouses, heirs, devisees, successors or assigns, if any; persons in occupancy or actual possession and unknown owners or parties interested in the above described real estate.

02-11-406-007-0000

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 August 14, 2023.

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

This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before August 14, 2023.

This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Will County in Joliet, Illinois (100 W. Jefferson Street) on September 7, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. in Room 905.

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

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDI-

ATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY

Redemption can be made at any time on or before August 14, 2023 by applying to the County Clerk of Will County, Illinois at the Office of the County Clerk in Will County, Illinois (302 N. Chicago Street, Joliet). For further information contact the County Clerk

ADDRESS: 302 N. Chicago Street, Joliet, Illinois 60432

TELEPHONE: (815) 724-1880

Sabrina Investments, LLC

Purchaser or Assignee

Dated: February 28, 2023

Zoom Information/Remote Hearing: https://www.circuitclerkofwillcounty.com/ click on Administrative Order 2023-2 - Remote Video Hearings for further information.

8147-930732

Published 3/22/23, 3/29/23, 4/5/23

TO: White Rose Angels, LLC – 412 Birch Drive, LLC; White Rose Angels, LLC; Jenee L. Polaczek; Randy R. Polaczek; The Revocable Trust Agreement of Trust No. 90125; The Restatement of Trust known as Trust No. 73345 dated 1/13/2012; Lona Jakaitis, as Village Clerk for the Village of Shorewood; Occupant at 412 Birch Drive, Shorewood, IL 60404; Eric Wittekiend; Jenee L. Polaczek, as Registered Agent for White Rose Angels, LLC – 412 Birch Drive, LLC; Jenee L. Polaczek, as Registered Agent for White Rose Angels, LLC; Steven Darin; Lauren Staley Ferry, County Clerk of Will County; their spouses, heirs, devisees, successors or assigns, if any; persons in occupancy or actual possession and unknown owners or parties interested in the above described real estate.

TAX DEED NO. 2023TX000034

FILED: February 17, 2023

TAKE NOTICE

County of Will

Date Premises Sold: December 9, 2020

Certificate No.: 19-01378

Sold for General Taxes of (year): 2019

Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) 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 Birch Drive, Shorewood, Illinois

Legal Description or Property Index No.: 0506-09-401-002-0000

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 August 14, 2023.

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

This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before August 14, 2023.

This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Will County in Joliet, Illinois (100 W. Jefferson Street) on September 7, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. in Room 905.

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 August 14, 2023 by applying to the County Clerk of Will County, Illinois at the Office of the County Clerk in Will County, Illinois (302 N. Chicago Street, Joliet).

For further information contact the County Clerk

ADDRESS: 302 N. Chicago Street, Joliet, Illinois 60432

TELEPHONE: (815) 724-1880

ZHY Investments, LLC

Purchaser or Assignee

Dated: February 28, 2023

Zoom Information/Remote Hearing: https://www.circuitclerkofwillcounty.com/ click on Administrative Order 2023-2 - Remote Video Hearings for further information.

10732-930730

Published 3/22/23, 3/29/23, 4/5/23

THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES

Property located at: 407 Thames Drive, Shorewood, Illinois

Legal Description or Property Index No.: 0506-08-402-007-0000

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 August 14, 2023.

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

This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before August 14, 2023.

This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Will County in Joliet, Illinois (100 W. Jefferson Street) on September 7, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. in Room 905.

TO: Daniel J. Smith; Ann M. Smith, a/k/a Ann Hlavka; Lona Jakaitis, as Village Clerk for the Village of Shorewood; Occupant at 407 Thames Drive, Shorewood, IL 60404; Savannah Smith; Daniel M. Smith; Fox Bend Lake Owners Association; KGG, LLC, as Registered Agent for the Fox Bend Lake Owners Association; JP Morgan Chase, N.A.; Lauren Staley Ferry, County Clerk of Will County; their spouses, heirs, devisees, successors or assigns, if any; persons in occupancy or actual possession and unknown owners or parties interested in the above described real estate.

TAX DEED NO. 2023TX000033

FILED: February 17, 2023

TAKE NOTICE

County of Will

Date Premises Sold: December 9, 2020

Certificate No.: 19-01367

Sold for General Taxes of (year): 2019

Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and special assessment number: N/A

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

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 August 14, 2023 by applying to the County Clerk of Will County, Illinois at the Office of the County Clerk in Will County, Illinois (302 N. Chicago Street, Joliet).

For further information contact the County Clerk

ADDRESS: 302 N. Chicago Street, Joliet, Illinois 60432

TELEPHONE: (815) 724-1880

ZHY Investments, LLC

Purchaser or Assignee

Dated: February 28, 2023

Zoom Information/Remote Hearing: https://www.circuitclerkofwillcounty.com/ click on Administrative Order 2023-2 - Remote Video Hearings for further information. 10732-930729

Published 3/22/23, 3/29/23, 4/5/23