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Mayor Lori Lightfoot during the groundbreaking of Regal Mile Studios.

PHOTO BY TIA CAROL JONES

HARPER TO PROMOTE FOOD ACCESS, ENVIRONMENT, SOCIAL EQUITY WITH NEW COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS

CHICAGO – State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, will continue to be an advocate for environmental sustainability, fiscal accountability, public safety and equal justice through her newly assigned committees.

“I am excited to join my colleagues in addressing some of the most important and pressing problems facing our state,” Harper said. “My experience on these issues will bring an important perspective to the discussion of policies that promise to move Illinois forward.”

Harper was named to the Energy & Environment Committee, as she has been a tireless advocate for sustainable farming and energy in the past, and she helped to pass the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act in 2021 while a part of this committee. She will also continue as a member of both the Revenue & Finance Committee and the Appropriations: Public Safety Committee.

Harper was also named to the Immigration & Human Rights Committee for the first time, where she will continue her long track record of making sure that historically disadvantaged and disinvested communities, including immigrants and communities of color remain safe and represented.

“It is my honor to serve on these committees once again, and I am proud to join the Immigration and Human Rights Committee,” said Harper. “Being on these committees will help me to make sure that vulnerable individuals and communities throughout our state have a voice to advocate for them. That’s one of the most important things a just and well-conceived government does and I value this opportunity to further that process.”

Harper’s office is reachable at 773-925-6580 or repsonyaharper@gmail.com.

APPROXIMATELY 190 ILLINOIS ARMY NATIONAL GUARD SOLDIERS MOBILIZE FOR OVERSEAS MISSION

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Approximately 190 Soldiers from the Illinois Army National Guard’s 1st Assault Helicopter Battalion, 106th Aviation Regiment, based in Peoria, and Company B, 935th Aviation Support Battalion, based in Kankakee, mobilized for an overseas mission to the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility in a ceremony Feb. 7 at the 182nd Airlift Wing, in Peoria.

During the deployment the unit will provide aviation support to U.S. forces in the Middle East.

The UH-60V Blackhawk helicopter is an upgrade to the Blackhawk helicopter currently used by the U.S. Army, the UH-60L, with a comprehensive cockpit redesign which replaces the legacy analog instrumentation with a fully open, digital, and integrated avionic suite.

Pritzker also thanked the family, friends, and employers of the 106th’s Soldiers.

Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton told the Soldiers it was an honor to join family and friends to show her gratitude and commitment to supporting their service.

Stratton said for many of the Soldiers and their families, this deployment is a familiar turn on the road of life, but she wanted to remind the Soldiers and their families, whether it’s a first deployment or just one more deployment, there are resources available for both Soldiers and their families if they are in need.

Neely reminded the Soldiers the Illinois National Guard celebrates its 300th year of service in 2023 and they are a part of that 300-year history.

Regal Miles Studios Breaks Ground on South Chicago Avenue

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On Monday, Feb. 6th, there was a groundbreaking for Regal Mile Studios. The project is sponsored by Loop Capital Real Estate Partners and includes a $100 million investment for the privately funded project.

“It has been a long-held dream of mine to help energize the entertainment industry in my hometown and right in the neighborhood I grew up in. The community support has been tremendous,” Derek Dudley, Producer of Showtime’s “The Chi” and Regal Mile Studios partner, said in a release.

Mayor Lori Lightfoot acknowledged that Chicago’s creative economy is what sets the city apart. “We’ve got people in every facet of the industry, both in front of and behind the camera, creating art and music, all of the above. There’s no place else on the planet like the city of Chicago when it comes to our creatives,” she said, adding that continued investment in the city’s creative industry is imperative to its success.

Lightfoot acknowledged the city changed the way it funded its creative economy. According to her, the city took money from the corporate funds and put it into arts and cultural organizations. Lightfoot, during her speech, talked about the positive impacts the studio campus would have for the community and the entire city.

The Regal Mile Studios will provide new educational opportunities and job readiness training. The goal is that when people come out of the training, they will have the opportunity to go into jobs in the industry. Students also will have the opportunity to gain skills that will get them ready for careers in the film and television industry.

“We are rebuilding the Middle Class here in Chicago in Black and Brown Chicago, which is incredibly important,” Lightfoot said, adding that with Regal Mile Studios, Chicago is expanding its capacity to produce high quality authentic screen entertainment, while providing opportunities for Chicago residents.

Lightfoot said there is a projected film production revenue of more than $700 million. She added, the addition of Regal Mile Studios would substantially impact and improve those numbers.

“I’m truly excited to finally see this development come to life. I remember (3 years ago) getting the call from my neighbor Dr. Hines (Common’s mother) asking me to help with a dream her son’s childhood friend and business manager Derek Dudley had for a movie studio on the south side. A few days later I reached out to the owners of the old Sears property on 79th and set a walkthrough and after multiple visits with architects, the property ultimately wouldn’t work out. After years of looking at several sites, the Regal Mile team settled on the 8-acre site on 78th and South Chicago. It’s been a journey but, the positive impact a project like this will have on our community will be immense!,” said 8th Ward Alderman Michelle Harris.

Jim Reynolds, the Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Loop Capital, reminisced about the economic vibrancy of the Black community. He thanked the Mayor, Deputy Mayor Samir Mayekar, Michael Fassnacht, of World Business Chicago, 8th Alderman Michelle Harris and 5th Ward Alderman Leslie Hairston, Illinois State Senator Elgie Sims and Illinois State Representative Marcus Evans.

“A project like this can’t happen without a lot of support, especially in this city. Because you have to build coalitions or else the people will shut it down,” he said. Reynolds talked about how the Regal Mile Studios would revitalize the community and bring back hope.

“These studios are going to be here, this investment is going to be here, it’s going to employ people from the community … and it’s going to train young people from the high schools here,” Reynolds said.

The aim is for construction to begin this year, with occupancy beginning Fall 2024.

Bradley University’s “Intern of the Year” has been helped along by CHA/S2S Scholarship

CHICAGO – De’Jah Donahue has taken advantage of the Chicago Housing Authority’s full range of resources during her time as a high school and college student. She interned in the Resident Services department and worked in the Youth Opportunities division. She also used the CHA/Springboard to Success (S2S) Scholarship to help pay tuition at Bradley University, where last year she was named the College of Liberal Arts “Intern of the Year.”

“Being awarded CHA/S2S Scholarship allowed me to cover college financial issues that had the potential to hold me back from reaching my goals,” Donahue said.

The application period for the 2023-2024 CHA/S2S Scholarship is now open. There are 125 scholarships of $2,000 apiece.

The CHA/S2S Scholarship is available to current CHA public housing residents or Housing Choice Voucher participants who have at least a 2.0 GPA and are high school seniors or college undergraduates. Awards are based on applicants’ academic merit, community involvement and

essay content. Applicants must plan to attend an accredited two-or-four-year college or university in the U.S. in the Fall of 2023. CHA’s nonprofit partner, S2S, supports the scholarship.

Donahue, who is a senior, was honored at Bradley last year after winning the prestigious award that recognizes student growth.

She said the CHA/S2S Scholarship helped her get there.

“Being less stressed and not having to worry about college fees allowed me the privilege of focusing more on my studies, and not have to worry about how I’m going to pay for the class,” she said. “The CHA Scholarship also afforded me access to a network of professionals who provided me with the necessary resources to succeed.”

The deadline for the CHA/S2S Scholarship application period is midnight, Tuesday, May 16, 2023. Go to http://thecha.org/scholarship for more information.

You can help us make more scholarships available for CHA residents by making a tax deductible donation to S2S at www. s2schi.org/donate

De’Jah Donahue. Photo provided by CHA.

Jim Reynolds, Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Loop Capital, during the groundbreaking of Regal Mile Studios. Photo by Tia Carol Jones.

After School Matters Supporting Thousands of Chicago Teens this Spring with Paid Programs

CHICAGO—Applications are open for hundreds of world-class programs being offered this spring through After School Matters®. Program opportunities are free and are available for thousands of Chicago teens in the arts, communications, and leadership, sports, and STEM. The spring session begins the week of February 27 and lasts for 11 weeks. Interested teens can apply by visiting afterschoolmatters.org.

Programs offered by After School Matters allow teens to have fun, gain new skills, and explore new interests with their peers. All spring programs are paid apprenticeships and internships, and participants will earn a stipend.

lies. Teens also learn the arts and techniques of cake decorating, table setting, and catering for large groups.

Design.Build.Grow.Eat.

Teens explore the connections between people and nature and learn about the process of farming and the concept of whole food –strengthening their knowledge of the environment and their ability to make a positive impact on it to create peace and produce.

J-Def Peace Project

PETERS PROMOTES DCFS SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY

CHICAGO – State Senator Robert Peters is encouraging current and former youth under the care of the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services to apply for the 2023 DCFS Scholarship Program.

“Furthering education is often a pathway of employment stability,” said Peters (D-Chicago). “This scholarship opportunity can reinforce gaps in financial and social equity that young adults who have experienced the DCFS system have potentially missed out on.”

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“Our programs give teens the opportunity to work and learn in a safe space with peers from different communities and just be themselves without fear of judgement,” said After School Matters Chief Programs Officer Tony Diaz. “Our young people have shared with us how important their programs are in helping them deal with increased stress, depression, and isolation they’ve experienced post-pandemic.”

Spring programs provide teens an opportunity to learn from highly skilled instructor mentors and expand their subject-matter and critical thinking skills in problem-solving, social awareness, and collaboration through hands on projects. A few of the exciting programs offered this spring include:

Advanced Visual Arts

Teens learn and build artistic skills while developing relationships with their peers through various meetings and painting projects.

Culinary Arts

Teens learn new culinary skills and perfect their basic cooking techniques. Participants receive the training necessary to obtain jobs in the culinary and hospitality industry or simply to prepare healthy and sustainable meals for themselves and their fami -

Teens learn from and work with a professional artist to create and display a large community mural. They address youth violence and loss and raise awareness of peace and conflict resolution through workshops and group discussions.

Skate for Success

Teens learn skateboarding techniques, develop brands, set skateboarding goals and personal goals, and motivate each other to succeed on and off their skateboards. The act of skateboarding creates a project-based approach that gives teens direction and goals.

West Town Bikes

Teens combine bike riding, repair, and safety with city planning and advocating for a more bike friendly city and Belmont Cragin community.

Teens can search and apply for spring 2023 programs at afterschoolmatters.org. All After School Matters programs are free and open to Chicago high school students who are at least 14 years old. As part of the application process, teens interview with program instructors to discuss their interests. Teens are encouraged to apply early, as program opportunities fill up quickly.

For questions about programs and applications, call 312-7685200 or email applications@ afterschoolmatters.org. Para mas información en Español llámenos al 312-846-7106 o mándenos un correo electrónico al espanol@ afterschoolmatters.org.

For more information, visit www.afterschoolmatters.org.

The DCFS Scholarship Program is open to youth who have an open DCFS case, whose cases were closed through adoption or guardianship, or who aged out of care at 18 or older. Youth who are at least 16 years old and not yet 21 on March 31 may apply. The program will award 53 academic scholarships in total.

Scholarship recipients are selected based on their scholastic record, community and extracurricular activities, letters of recommendation, and a written personal statement. Recipients will receive up to five consecutive years of tuition and academic fee waivers to be used at participating Illinois state community colleges and universities, a monthly grant of $1,506 to offset other expenses and a medical card.

“The DCFS Scholarship Program is an important tool to help alleviate the numerous expenses and stressors that accumulate while transitioning from high-school to college,” Peters said.

Applications are due by March 31. More information and the application are available at any DCFS regional office or online at www2.illinois.gov/dcfs under “DCFS Features” on the homepage.

Students or caregivers may also call the DCFS Office of Education and Transition Services at 217-557-2689 with questions about the application process or for more information.

JOYCE APPLAUDS GEER GRANT AWARDED TO GOVERNORS STATE UNIVERSITY

UNIVERISTY PARK – Governors State University is among one of 21 higher education institutions that have been awarded funding from the Illinois Board of Higher Education in the second round of Governor’s Emergency Education Relief Fund grants, State Senator Patrick Joyce announced Friday.

“Many of our state’s higher education students struggled with hard times academically as a result of the pandemic,” said Joyce (D-Essex). “In order for students to get back on the right track, it’s important that universities are providing resources for them in order to grow and be successful.”

This is the second round of GEER grants to Illinois institutions of higher education to help mitigate the effects of the pandemic. More than $10.5 million in grants have been distributed to 21 universities in the state, both public and private institutions. Governors State University has been awarded over $445,000 as a result of the second round of grants.

These funds will help institutions better support students in their journey toward degree completion by improving the accessibility of academic advising and counseling resources and enhancing the quality of learning through digital tools and educator professional development. Grant funds will also help institutions invest in infrastructure for mental health and wellness by addressing gaps in mental health services on campus and improving the availability of counseling services.

“College can already be a difficult transition for groups of people who have historically been left behind, and COVID did not make it any easier,” said Joyce. “I’m glad that the Board of Higher Education has acknowledged this and is enabling colleges in the state to help our students.”

For more information about the second round of GEER grants and to see a complete list of grant recipients, visit IBHE’s website.

Teens can apply to hundreds of program opportunities and learn skills in painting, singing, coding, civic engagement, finance, and more

“Our young people have shared with us how important their programs are in helping them deal with increased stress, depression, and isolation they’ve experienced postpandemic.”

Fintech Platform Stackwell Redefines the Meaning of Black Wealth

BOSTON , PRNewswire -- Stackwell, the digital investment platform designed to eliminate the racial wealth gap, announced the start of its Redefining Black Wealth campaign to showcase the meaning of “wealth” through the spirit of who the Black community is – innovative, successful and inspiring. The campaign transforms Black History Month into an ongoing observance and celebration of Black excellence beyond the month of February. Redefining Black Wealth begins with a text message affirmation program designed to reinforce investor identity within the Black community and increase participation in the financial markets.

“Starting with Black History Month 2023, Stackwell is going to redefine the meaning of Black wealth. We are going to showcase our wealth through the spirit of who we are, our community, culture, art and our dreams,” said Stackwell founder and CEO Trevor Rozier-Byrd. “For us, Black history, like our wealth, are the things we inherit and the things we pass along. By changing the perspective of what wealth looks like, and who investing is for, we will encourage and empower more people in the Black community to participate in the financial markets as a means towards growing long-term sustainable wealth.”

Black-Owned Businesses Fuel Economic Impact with Growth and Optimism

WASHINGTON, PRNewswire -- Black entrepreneurship is on the rise, benefitting both local communities and the U.S. economy, according to SCORE, a resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration. This Black History Month, SCORE is celebrating America’s more than two million Black-owned small businesses and offering support and resources to Black entrepreneurs who want to launch or grow a business.

Black entrepreneurship is on the rise, benefitting both local communities and the U.S. economy, according to SCORE.

“As new small business applications continue at a record-setting pace, Black business owners are thriving, but face unique challenges no matter what their business stage. SCORE is here to provide the tools to meet and overcome these challenges on the road to success,” said SCORE CEO Bridget Weston.

In a recent SCORE data report, Black business owners reported a 23% uptick in annual revenue growth – twice as fast as overall U.S. employer-businesses. Black-owned small businesses also added employees at double the rate of all other U.S. businesses. Despite these gains, Black entrepreneurs struggle to find funding, citing difficulty securing loans or a lack of trusted banking relationships.

A free, virtual SCORE webinar, “How To Find Funding Opportunities For Black-Owned Businesses,” on Feb. 7 will discuss financial opportunities avail-

able to the Black community. Click here to register or learn more. “The key is to learn what the different options are, where to find them and most importantly, how to qualify,” explains presenter Phyllis Johnson of PKJ Consulting.

In addition to offering small business workshops and training, SCORE’s nationwide network of expert business mentors can provide Black business owners with critical guidance and connections, customized to the needs of each entrepreneur. Mentoring can take place in-person, virtually or via email and is always free of charge.

“Without my mentor and SCORE, I would not have been able to get the funding I needed to grow,” says Lenora Ebule, SCORE Memphis client and founder of Bailan Spice. “I started with one store with one product and I have gone to an entire range of nine products in more than 30 stores, including Kroger. Working with SCORE has helped me tremendously and I believe it would help any business.”

Visit SCORE for Black Entrepreneurs to learn more.

Since its launch nearly 60 years ago, SCORE has helped more than 11 million entrepreneurs start or grow a business. SCORE’s 10,000 volunteers provide free mentoring, workshops and educational services nationwide. Visit SCORE at www.score.org. Follow @SCOREMentors on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.

Funded [in part] through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.

The text affirmation program has launched. Individuals who text “Black Wealth” to (833) 536-5416 will receive daily text affirmations from Stackwell related to financial wellness, investor identity and general tips and motivations for living a full and prosperous life. This program seeks to expand on the investment insights and education delivered through the Stackwell app to address and remove the social, emotional and cultural barriers to investing, one text at a time.

Throughout Black History Month, Stackwell will also co-host a number of financial wellness events and celebrations of Black community and culture with its NBA partners, including:

Financial wellness and investment workshops for Black college students, small business owners, and entrepreneurs in Detroit, Minneapolis, New Orleans and Washington, D.C.;

Presenting sponsorship of the New Orleans Pelicans’ HBCU Night game and related activities celebrating Black culture in New Orleans; Presenting sponsorship of the Washington Wizards’ “Our Community, Our History” Black History Month campaign, which is designed to celebrate the achievement and commemorate African Americans’ contributions to our country’s history and culture; and

Supporting sponsorship of the Detroit Pistons’ Black History Month Pistons Equality scholarship event supporting local graduating high school seniors.

Stackwell will announce new initiatives and programming throughout the year, including new community-based efforts across the U.S., in an effort to sustain the campaign and increase the company’s impact within the Black community on a national scale.

“Black history is not just about remembrance; it’s about what we are doing today, and the course we are charting for our future and that of future generations. Our campaign begins in February, but challenges us all to honor our current history and celebrate our successes year-round,” added Rozier-Byrd.

To join the daily affirmation text program, text “Black Wealth” to (833) 536-5416. Download the Stackwell app now in the App Store or Google Play Store.

Stackwell Capital, Inc., is a fintech company that has created a digital investment platform for the Black community that is designed to eliminate the racial wealth gap in America. Stackwell provides the financial investment tools and guidance necessary to help build lasting wealth, equity, and equal opportunity. Stackwell is a member of the 2022 Financial Solutions Lab, and MassChallenge U.S. Early Stage accelerator programs. For more information, visit stackwellcapital.com.

Lenora Ebule, founder of Black- and woman-owned business Bailan Spice, successfully funded and scaled her startup with support from her SCORE mentor. PRNewsFoto.

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Landmarks Illinois awards more than $25,000 in grant funding to preservation projects across the state

CHICAGO – Landmarks Illinois has awarded $25,500 in grant funding to preservation projects in the communities of Chicago, Effingham, El Paso, Gibson City, Macomb and Middletown. The matching grants were awarded through Landmarks Illinois’ Preservation Heritage Fund and Barbara C. and Thomas E. Donnelley II Preservation Fund for Illinois grant programs.

Preservation Heritage Fund grant recipients

Landmarks Illinois’ Preservation Heritage Fund grants are intended to provide monetary assistance to significant structures or sites in Illinois that are under threat of demolition, in imminent deterioration, in need of stabilization, in need of structural or reuse evaluation or need to be evaluated for landmark eligibility.

A total of $23,000 has been awarded to five Illinois preservation efforts in this latest round of grant funding. Visit our website to learn more about each grant recipient.

• First Baptist Congregational Church, Chicago: $5,000 to make roof repairs on the iconic church in Chicago’s West Loop constructed in 1869-1871.

• Project XV Museum, El Paso: $5,000 to make necessary repairs, including window replacement and electrical upgrades, to the historic Legacy Building, which Project XV

Corp. is currently repurposing into Illinois’ first voting rights museum.

• Gibson City Restoration Association, Gibson City: $5,000 to make priority repairs on the Burwell Building, an 1883 building on the city’s commercial corridor named after Gibson City’s first banker, MT Burwell.

• Western Illinois Museum, Macomb: $3,000 to repoint the Old Macomb Motors building, home to the Western Illinois Museum.

• Knapp Chesnut Becker Historical Society, Middletown: $5,000 for masonry and roof repairs to the historical society’s 1840 Federal-style building, which is thought to be one of the oldest brick structures in Logan County.

Donnelley Preservation Fund grant recipients

The Barbara C. and Thomas E. Donnelley II Preservation Fund for Illinois provides monetary assistance to preserve or protect significant structures and sites in Illinois that are under threat of demolition, in imminent deterioration, in need of stabilization, in need of structural or reuse evaluation or need to be evaluated for landmark eligibility. One project was awarded a grant through this latest round of funding. Visit our website to learn more about the grant recipient.

• The Heart Theatre, Effingham: $2,500 to conduct a feasibility study on the historic, Art

Deco cinema that was recently purchased by a new owner who is working with the City of Effingham to rehabilitate the vacant property. More about Landmarks Illinois grants Landmarks Illinois grants are given on a matching basis, requiring the recipient to raise funds equal or greater to the Landmarks Illinois grant amount. Landmarks Illinois grant funding is used toward preserving historic and significant places in communities throughout the state. Often, these small grants help spark community engagement around the preservation of a place and help boost local fundraising efforts for the preservation project.

Grant applications for the next round of funding through the Preservation Heritage Fund and Barbara C. and Thomas E. Donnelley II Preservation Fund for Illinois grant programs are due April 1. Visit our website to learn more about our grant programs.

About Landmarks Illinois

We are People Saving Places for People. Landmarks Illinois is a membership-based, historic preservation nonprofit organization serving the people of Illinois. We inspire and empower stakeholders to save places that matter to them by providing free guidance, practical and financial resources and access to strategic partnerships. For more information, visit www.Landmarks.org.

total of $23,000 has been awarded to five Illinois preservation efforts in this latest round of grant funding.

Shoe Gummi, a Revolutionary New Outer-Sole Technology for High Heel Comfort, Makes Insoles a Thing of the Past

LOS ANGELES, PRNewswire -- Shoe Gummi, the world’s first and only outer-sole technology designed to prevent foot discomfort caused by high heels has rounded out a milestone year-over-year (YoY) growth for 2022, the company achieved an impressive 247% increase in sales compared to the same period in the previous year. Shoe Gummi quickly became a viral product, purchased by influencers, celebrities, women and high heel wearers around the world, the high-demand caused most items to sell out on numerous occasions.

This marks Shoe Gummi’s third consecutive year of growth and a major milestone to solidify its position as an innovative leader in the footwear orthotics industry. With over 40,000 pairs sold worldwide since its launch.

“We are thrilled to see such positive results,” said Shantel Jackson, CEO & Inventor of Shoe Gummi, “This success is thanks to the hard work and dedication of our team, and the support of our valued customers. We ended the year on a high note and are confident that our momentum will continue into 2023 and strengthen our position as an industry leader.”

Shoe Gummi attributes its growth to several key factors, including its commitment to innovation, the expansion of its product line to offer multiple colours, size ranges including small, medium and large, an all new pointed style as well as the implementation of new social media marketing strategies. The company also credits its strong media

partnerships and on-going press coverage.

Officially on the market since 2019, Shoe Gummi’s patented technology was engineered by entrepreneur, inventor, actress and influencer, Shantel Jackson. Jackson appeared on the cover of numerous industry and entrepreneurial publications and media outlets, sharing the story of her innovation gaining widespread exposure and brand visibility. Among many of the highlights that rounded out the fiscal year-end include Jackson being awarded “Entrepreneur of the Year Award” by Coffea Magazine for her vision and development of Shoe Gummi.

Shoe Gummi gained millions of views and hundreds of thousands likes and shares across Tik Tok, Instagram and Facebook. The company rebranded their website and new logo with plans to expand the product line and eventually wholesale, the products are currently sold exclusively online at www.shoegummi.com.

Shoe Gummi is the world’s first outer-sole technology designed to prevent foot discomfort caused by high heels by relieving the pressure off the balls of the feet. It is the only orthotic of its kind. Proving the design’s originality as truly the first orthotic placed on the outside of a high heel, the company was successfully patented in 2018 and officially on the market in 2019.

For more information or to make a purchase, visit: www.shoegummi.com. Follow @shoegummi on Instagram and Tik Tok.

Sports Superstar Lisa Leslie Joins Jelenew, a Women’s Cycling Wear Brand Created by Former Chanel’s haute couture core member

EDISON, N.J., PRNewswire -- Recently, NBA legend and Hall of Famer Lisa Leslie officially announced that she had joined Jelenew, the world’s first performance cycling couture apparel and lifestyle brand co-founded by former Chanel’s haute couture pattern maker DI. She would serve as the chief brand strategy officer at the company.

The announcement is Lisa Leslie’s first foray into a sport other than basketball, which not only makes Jelenew a topic of conversation but also draws more and more attention to Jelenew, bringing a different Jelenew to the public. This will help the brand fulfill its mission to promote women’s cycling worldwide” and better expand the influence of women’s cycling in society and empower women in the process.

Lisa Leslie is one of the best female athletes of all time and has had an outstanding WNBA career. She was a two-time WNBA Champion, eight-time WNBA All-Star selection, and four-time Olympic Gold Medalist. In addition, she was the first woman to slam dunk in a professional game. She was inducted into both the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame and the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame.

Since retiring from basketball, Lisa Leslie has challenged herself with multiple roles - coach, team owner, commentator, and founder of a high-end investment firm. In addition, she has been committed to advancing the status of women in sports, striving to expand the influence of women in sports through her own efforts, encouraging women to be empowered through sports, discover themselves, and assert themselves.

This aligns with the mission of Jelenew, the brand that Lisa Leslie has joined. Jelenew was born out of the cycling passion of a luxury haute couture pattern maker. At that time, DI, the founding member and design director of Jelenew, graduated from ESMOD in France, one of the four major design schools in the world, and worked in the core team of Chanel Haute Couture, where he specialized in using haute couture drape tailoring techniques to make

the perfect “fit and comfort” clothes that conform to women’s body structure.

Once at work, a customer’s dissatisfaction with the design of cycling clothes in the market made him pay attention to the design of cycling clothes. He bought a lot of cycling clothes home and found that women’s cycling clothes were designed and produced according to the straighter structuring of men’s bodies, and even the details of the design did not take into account the unique characteristics of women’s bodies. Di felt the need to make a change and decided to leave the field of couture to enter the cycling industry, joining the founding team of Jelenew.

DI, the design director of Jelenew, was one of the core members of Chanel’s haute couture. He specializes in haute couture drape-tailoring technology to create comfortable clothing with the perfect fit that truly fits women’s unique physiology. DI passed on this tradition from Chanel to Jelenew, and applies the French drape-tailoring technique and cutting-edge technology that bring together cycling functionality and high-end aesthetics.

Jelenew developed a unique CurveTec system based on the

knowledge in apparel structuring to create cycling apparel that truly fits the female-specific ergonomics and women cyclists’ needs. Jelenew aims to deliver a figure-hugging fit and a protective pedaling experience like never before. With the proprietary design and construction, which supports women’s bodies tightly and comfortably like a perfect hug, women cyclists get to enjoy the pure joy of cycling with optimized performance and comfortability.

DI said that Ms. Coco Chanel is an icon of the 19th century women’s liberation, and now he wants to inherit this legacy and pass it on to the world of cycling. Je in French means “I,” le in French means everything, and “new” represents new definition and new creation; he wants to bring the world the latest things. This is the meaning of the name JELENEW and the original intention of the brand.

Lisa Leslie admires what Jelenew and DI are doing. “As a professional athlete for over 12 years, I truly understand the power and inspiration sports can bring to women. Cycling is a great sport that is so fun, yet under-represented by women, and we want to change that,” Lisa Leslie said at the official announcement of her joining Jelenew. “Jelenew challenges the status quo by creating a vision truly from a woman’s perspective. We want to applaud the PMC for its relentless fight against cancer. I believe women are born fighters and warriors, and at Jelenew, we are all about empowering women and promoting a healthy lifestyle through the great sport of cycling, so it is only natural for us to partner with the PMC.” In Lisa’s official video, she is seen donning the latest Jelenew cycling apparel while pedaling down the beach and admiring the stunning surroundings.

On Feb. 4, Lisa Leslie proudly represented Jelenew at the PMCwinter Cycle event. The event was a fundraising ride to support cancer patients, and Lisa was proud to join many other riders in the first round of racing.

Shantel Jackson, Shoe Gummi CEO & Inventor

Jelenew Incorporated

Photos by L.M. Warbington Photography

Illinois Humanities Grants to Provide Critical Support for 14 Organizations Around the State

CHICAGO – Illinois Humanities

an nounces that 14 Illinois organizations will receive General Operating Grants, the organization’s newest funding opportunity for humanities work statewide. Illinois Humanities’ General Operating Grants provide unrestricted funding, meaning organizations can allocate support wherever they need it most rather than being limited to utilizing the funds for a specific project or program. For organizations of varying development, size, and staffing, flexibility is critical – and far more impactful.

“General operating grants are intended to enable organizations to focus on advancing their missions, rather than delivering on a specific project,” said Gabrielle Lyon, executive director of Illinois Humanities.

General Operating Grants are part of Illinois Humanities’ focus on equity and increased sustainability for humanities organizations throughout Illinois.

“Time and again we heard from our grantee partners that general operating support would change the way they utilize funding in a very impactful way,” said Mark Hallett, director of grants programs. “It was clear this should be the next step in Illinois Humanities’ grantmaking work.”

The 14 recipients of General Operat -

ing Grants represent a spectrum of humanities organizations around the state. The Mitchell Museum of the American Indian in Evanston is a longtime grantee partner which previously received project-based and COVID-19 relief funding before Illinois Humanities introduced its general operating grants.

“We are extremely appreciative of unrestricted funding,” said Kim Vigue, executive director of the Mitchell Museum. “Unrestricted funds help us to cover some of the less appealing expenses such as payroll, administrative costs, and utilities.”

The museum has big plans for 2023: A new exhibit, “No Rest: The Epidemic of Stolen Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2Spirits,” that opened this January; the launch of a food sovereignty initiative; an expansion of its Indigenous Medicine Garden; and more. With a General Operating Grant from Illinois Humanities, the Museum can utilize the funds however will make the most impact toward their mission.

“This grant will allow us to continue our collaborations that increase the visibility of Native peoples and elevate Native voices through educational public programming,” said Vigue.

The REAL Youth Initiative has had

a long-standing relationship with Illinois Humanities’ programs. Co-founder and co-director Denzel Burke is a Gwendolyn Brooks Youth Poetry Award winner and frequent collaborator with the Envisioning Justice program. The REAL Youth Initiative provides fellowships, educational programs, and peer network opportunities for young people incarcerated in Illinois.

Since its founding, REAL received project-based support through Envisioning Justice grants. Unrestricted funding through a general operating grant came at a critical time. The REAL Youth Initiative has faced unique challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic, with programs frequently interrupted by lockdowns.

“Prisons go on lockdowns for weeks,” said Burke. “This not only disrupts our ability to remain in contact with young people, but also further traumatizes young people in our program and affects their physical and mental well-being.”

An unrestricted grant will enable REAL to allocate funding between their various initiatives and programs at Illinois Youth Centers in Chicago, St. Charles, and Warrenville, such as the Renaldo Hudson Reentry Fellowship and the REAL Talk Revolutionary Education Series.

Learn more at: ilhumanities.org/community-grants

Her curiosity will illuminate the future

Currently, less than 10% of the STEM workforce is Black, despite the significant impact of Black inventors and scholars in the industry.

To celebrate Black History Month, ComEd’s STEM Lab program pairs Black ComEd employees with Black high school students interested in STEM. Our goal is to help the students see the possibilities of working in STEM while building robots with their mentors.

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General operating grants are a step forward in Illinois Humanities’ commitment to equitable grantmaking.

Illinois State University to Open New College of Engineering with an Equity Focus

(January, 31, 2023) - First the promising news. A career in engineering can be like a golden ticket for a lifetime of good pay, job satisfaction, employability and making a positive difference in the world. There are few careers that rank as high as engineering on all the quality-of-life measures.

Now, the distressing news. According to federal government data, only 8.5 percent of recent graduates from science or engineering program were Black. Only 1.5 of recent graduates were Black women.

One barrier is that getting into an Illinois public university’s engineering program can be tough, especially for students from underserved areas of Chicago. There are just not enough seats. More Illinois students are seeking engineering degrees than the current state public university system can meet.

That means Illinois is exporting engineering students to other states.

To meet this need, Illinois State University (ISU) is creating a College of Engineering in the heart of its campus in Normal. Recently, ISU announced the appointment of the founding dean for the new College, Dr. Thomas Keyser, who currently serves as the dean of the College of Engineering, Technology and Management at Oregon Institute of Technology. Dr.

Keyser will begin his role on April 1.

The vision for the new college is unique and transformational. It is being designed with an equity lens to help close long-standing gaps in enrollment, retention, and graduation of underrepresented and underserved students in the engineering field.

“There is a critical need to diversify the STEM

pipeline and ensure that more educational opportunities are available to students who have been historically underrepresented and underserved in engineering education,” said Aondover Tarhule, ISU Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs. “Illinois State’s College of Engineering will work to change the landscape of engineering education, promote workforce development, and address a critical market need for more engineers.”

The new College of Engineering will include the Department of Electrical Engineering and the Department of Mechanical Engineering with degree programs in electrical, mechanical, and general engineering. University leaders are working to develop curriculum, hire founding department chairs, and renovate existing campus facilities to accommodate classrooms, labs, and study spaces for the college. The college is expected to enroll its first class of students in Fall of 2025.

In a way, history is repeating itself. In 1857, ISU was founded to fulfill an acute need of another kind. Thousands of children were not receiving an education because there were not enough teachers in the workforce. Here again, 166 years later, ISU is seeing a need and working to meet it.

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Mielle Teams Up with Amazon Original Series Harlem on Prime Video

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Gov. Pritzker Announces $40 Million Grant Opportunity to Develop Megasites

CHICAGO — Governor Pritzker joined state and local leaders, along with the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), the Chicago Neighborhood Initiatives (CNI), and Intersect Illinois in Pullman to announce $40 million in Rebuild Illinois Capital Funds to supercharge the development of megasites – large, developed sites ready for occupancy for manufacturers, distribution centers, industrial centers, and more. The competitive grant opportunity is open to governments, private businesses, or non-profits to support site development in order to attract large-scale industrial investments in underutilized areas and former industrial sites.

“Major job creators are consistently looking for investment-ready sites they can get up-and-running in a short amount of time – and Illinois is home to some of the largest such sites in the country, all ripe for fresh development,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “The new Megasites Investment Program grants will help communities innovate their own business attraction efforts and will spur economic development in communities across our great state.”

With sectors like clean energy and manufacturing rapidly expanding in the U.S., major job creators are looking for large, investment-ready sites to locate their growing businesses. By providing grants that enable entities to create investment ready sites, Illinois is increasing its competitiveness for large-scale investment.

The Megasites Investment Program funding will be issued through a competitive Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) and is open to private entities, non-profits, or local governments. Grants will range from $250,000 to $5 million, with the grant award amount determined by acreage (up to $5,000 per acre). Eligible sites must contain at least 200 contiguous acres and applicants must own or have an agreement in place to acquire the property at the time of the application. The NOFO

opportunity also requires 1:1 capital investment match.

Underserved areas and areas located in Opportunity Zones are prioritized through the application process, which allows for the developed sites to market additional incentives to potential business prospects.

Funding can be used on a variety of site development expenses, including infrastructure expenses such as roads, electricity, water, broadband and other utilities; site development expenses like grading and drainage, rehabbing existing structures, remediation and cleanup; and land acquisition and related expenses. A link to the application – including information on an informational webinar on February 21 - can be found at dceo.illinois.gov. Applications will be accepted through April 6.

Site selection is a critical component of Illinois’ business attraction efforts. Intersect provides hands-on support for companies looking for locations in Illinois, and has a variety of online resources, including a property finder featuring more than 150 investment-ready sites in Illinois as well as a standalone guide featuring megasites above 1,000 acres - designed for large job creators.

One of the goals of the Megasites Program is to attract jobs creators and revitalization for areas that are underutilized, such as former industrial sites, brownfields, and agricultural sites. Whether it’s an industrial park featuring various businesses, or a large facility dedicated to manufacturing soup to nuts, megasites are designed to spur development and create jobs in Illinois’ communities.

CNI Corp’s Pullman Park development is one example of a powerful community transformation, serving as home to the Method Soap Manufacturing facility, Amazon and Whole Foods Distribution Centers, Gotham Greens and more. The former shuttered factory site was developed in order to attract

more than $700 million investment and creating more than 2,000 jobs.

Over the past several years, Illinois has launched new business attraction incentives while making improvements to its existing suite. Recent programs and improvements to business attraction include:

· Reimagining Energy and Vehicles (REV Illinois)

o Provides up to 100 percent income tax withholding for new jobs created and other benefits for manufacturers of Electric Vehicles, component parts, and related clean energy manufacturers.

· Manufacturing Illinois Chips for Real Opportunity (MICRO)

o Provides up to 100 percent income tax withholding for new jobs created for manufacturers of microchips and semiconductors and associated component parts.

Economic Development for a Growing Economy (EDGE):

With more than $1 billion in investment from companies receiving EDGE credits in 2022, EDGE is Illinois’ premier incentive program. EDGE provides competitive tax incentives to businesses in all industries locating or expanding in Illinois. Enterprise Zones (EZs):

Designated zones designed to stimulate economic growth and neighborhood revitalization in economically depressed areas of the state through state and local tax incentives, regulatory relief, and governmental services.

High Impact Businesses (HIB):

Supports large-scale economic development activities by providing tax incentives to companies that make substantial capital investments in operations and create or retain a large number of jobs.

Black entertainment is where African American people can go to see entertainment that they can relate to.

BY KESHAWNA BARBER EPIC ACADEMY SCHOLAR

We as African Americans want our voices to be heard, to stand out, to learn - to be unique and send a message. That’s why we sing, rap, become comedians, and make movies and TV shows. We want to be different and be legends within ourselves and to the world.

The very first “Black Panther” movie was made in 2018. It was Iconic, legendary even. It made major changes in the entertainment industry. People (mainly African Americans) love this movie because it’s the first Black superhero in Marvel, also it celebrates black culture. Chadwick Boseman fought for his people, which symbolizes honor. That’s our history.

Let’s talk about the Soul Train… Soul Train is a musical show

where you view African Americans’ and their unique experiences. They dance, groove and move to the beat. It’s all about them. Why is Soul Train history? Soul Train is history because it was the first to promote African American music acts, dancers and singers.

As a culture, we have produced some of the greatest music artists; Michael Jackson, Queen Latifah, 2pac, Kevin Hart and B eyoncé. These people have made a big impact on society as singers, rappers, and comedians. The songs Michael Jackson made was a message to bring white and Black people together. Queen Latifah’s message is for women to know they are queens. When 2pac rapped, he wanted us to know to always do our best and don’t let pressure make you panic. Kevin Hart helps youth gain access to educational opportunities. Beyoncé stands up for women’s rights and gender equality. Each rapper, singer, actor, comedian, has a message within themselves and to the world.

We finally have our time to shine and represent ourselves.

This article was submitted by An Epic Academy Scholar. On behalf of the Citizen Newspaper Group, we sincerely thank Epic Principal Dr. Kyla Mathews. Thank you for allowing your scholar’s participation in our Black History Celebration. It is very important that our children are not only taught about their history 365 days a year, but should also have the freedom to express what they have come to know as their history through their own eyes as they experience it.

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NAACP: On February 12, 2019, the NAACP marked its 11 0th anniversary. Spurred by growing racial violence in the early 20th century, and particularly by 1908 race riots in Springfield, Illinois, a group of African American leaders joined together to form a new permanent civil rights organization, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). February 12, 1909, was chosen because it was the centennial anniversary of the birth of Abraham Lincoln.

First Lawyer: John Mercer Langston was the first Black man to become a lawyer when he passed the bar in Ohio in 1854. When he was elected to the post of Town Clerk for Brownhelm, Ohio, in 1855 Langston became one of the first African Americans ever elected to public office in America. John Mercer Langston was also the great-uncle of Langston Hughes, famed poet of the Harlem Renaissance.

Famous Protestors and Activists: While Rosa Parks is credited with helping to spark the civil rights movement when she refused to give up her public bus seat to a white man in Montgomery, Alabama in 1955—inspiring the Montgomery Bus Boycott—the lesser-known Claudette Colvin was arrested nine months prior for not giving up her bus seat to white passengers.

Self-Made Millionaire: Madam C.J. Walker was born on a cotton plantation in Louisiana and became wealthy after inventing a line of African American hair care products. She established Madame C.J. Walker Laboratories and was also known for her philanthropy.

First Black President: In 2008, Barack Obama became the first Black president of the United States.

First Black Vice President: In January 2021, Kamala Harris became the first woman of African or Asian descent to become vice president. Harris’s mother immigrated to the United States from India and her father immigrated from Jamaica.

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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. 14-22-03424 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 2022 CH 05935 TJSC#: 42-4662 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 CH 05935 I3213290

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY

DIVISION MidFirst Bank Plaintiff, vs. Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Earl Wallace, deceased; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants; Saray Foster; Julie Fox, as Special Representative of Earl Wallace, deceased

Defendants,22 CH 1300 NOTICE OF SALE PUB-

LIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, March 20, 2023 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public

auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 25-12-222-033-0000. Commonly known as 9754 SOUTH CRANDON AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60617. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff's Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611. 22-002309 ADC F2

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3213320

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY

DIVISION THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, NA, FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK TRUST COMPANY, NA, AS SUCCESSOR TO J.P. MORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., FKA JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, AS TRUSTEE, ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDERS OF TRUMAN CAPITAL MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2004-2

ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004-

2, Plaintiff, vs. JOHN LYDON AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR JANIS M. JACKSON, CITY OF CHICAGO, FIFTH THIRD BANK, LARRY PORTER, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF JANIS M. JACKSON; UNKNOWN OWNERS GENERALLY, AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS

Defendants; 21 CH 3999 NOTICE OF SALE PUB-

LIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 20-34-229-023-0000. Commonly known as 8226 South Langley, Chicago, IL 60619. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No

refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call Mr. Matthew C. Abad at Plaintiff's Attorney, Kluever Law Group, 225 West Washington Street, Chicago, Illinois 60606. (312) 236-0077. SPS001076-21FC1 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com 22 ch 4329 I3213337

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION AMERICAN ADVISORS GROUP Plaintiff, -v.- DENISE SHANNON, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF GEORGE SHANNON, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, CARY ROSENTHAL, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR GEORGE SHANNON (DECEASED) Defendants 2019 CH 12155 8638 S MUSKEGON AVENUE CHICAGO, IL 60617 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 3, 2022, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 20, 2023, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 8638 S MUSKEGON AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60617 Property Index No. 21-31-422-029-0000 The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the 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 residential 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 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(g1). 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,