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South Central Community Services, Inc. hosted a virtual town hall meeting for residents featuring local elected officials answering questions about Census 2020. Photos courtesy of South Central Community Services, Inc.

ELECTED OFFICIALS DISCUSS IMPORTANCE OF 2020 CENSUS

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NEWS briefly EDUCATION SCRIPPS NATIONAL SPELLING BEE CANCELS NATIONAL FINALS The Scripps National Spelling Bee is canceling its 2020 national finals due to the ongoing concerns about the spread of the novel coronavirus and uncertainty around when public gatherings will be possible or advisable.  This decision follows the Bee’s announcement on March 20 that it was suspending the national finals and hoped to reschedule. The Bee has determined there is no clear path to safely set a new date in 2020. This year marks the only time since World War II (1943-1945) that the Bee has canceled the national finals since the program’s inception in 1925. While plans for the 2020 championship have ended, the Bee is engaging with students and parents by offering educational resources and social media-based learning opportunities. School enrollment season for 2021 opens May 1, 2020. Beginning in August, teachers at enrolled schools will have access to spelling and vocabulary materials for the 2020-2021 school year, including suggestions and guidelines for conducting the spelling bee program in a remote environment. The 2021 Scripps National Spelling Bee is scheduled for June 1-3, 2021, in National Harbor, Maryland.

HEALTH

GENERAL MILLS 2020 GLOBAL RESPONSIBILITY REPORT OUTLINES PROGRESS General Mills recently released its 2020 Global Responsibility Report, highlighting progress made on the company’s longterm global commitments. In the areas of food and building on nutrition, progress in 2019 included: • 100 percent of General Mills facilities worldwide were audited and/or certified for food safety by independent third parties. • General Mills steadily expanded consumer offerings as the second-largest branded natural and organic food producer in the U.S., surpassing $1 billion in sales. • The company launched an updated health reporting system across its global portfolio leveraging established, transparent nutrition criteria grounded in regulations and dietary guidance. Forty-five percent of General Mills’ global volume met the company’s criteria as “Nutrition-Forward Foods,” helping support consumers in building healthy eating patterns. For more information, visit https://globalresponsibility.generalmills.com/ HTML1/tiles.htm

LAW & POLITICS

Elected officials discuss importance of 2020 Census Continued from page 1 BY TIA CAROL JONES

South Central Community Services, Inc., along with Community Assistance Programs, hosted a Virtual Town Hall Meeting to answer questions and inform residents about the importance of the 2020 Census. Bonnie DeShong, 1st vice chairman of South Central Community Services, Inc., served as the moderator. Michael Holmes, chairman of Community Assistance Programs, Malcolm Weems, board chairman of South Central Community Services, Inc., Cory Stevenson, Census Bureau Illinois Partnership Specialist, participated in the call, along with local elected officials. Elected officials included 8th Ward Alderman Michelle Harris, State Representative Marcus Evans, State Senator Elgie Sims, as well as Cook County Commissioner Stanley Moore. “Local government doesn’t exist without the Census,” Harris said. “The government is a pyramid and the city is at the bottom of the pyramid.” Harris added, without the monies from the census and the federal govern-

ment, state and local governments don’t receive the resources they need and money doesn’t trickle down to communities. Stevenson echoed Harris’ sentiment about what is gained and lost, based on communities being counted during Census time. “It’s so important for us to make sure we participate in this once in a decade,” he said. “These funds are allocated to our state based on our head count.” Stevenson added that the Census also gives the state the opportunity to redistrict the maps. Holmes was optimistic about the community’s ability to be counted. “This is probably going to be one of the best counts we can get out of our community,” he said. There has been a push in the African American community to get the word out about the importance of filling out the Census. Community organizations, as well as the city and state governments have made it clear the benefits of residents being counted this year. DeShong said South Central Services, Inc., and Community Assistance Programs have been going out in the Chatham area to do outreach

and had people on the ground, prior to COVID-19 and Governor J. B. Pritzker’s Stay-at-Home order. “These people at South Central have worked together to go out into the community and reach the masses,” she said. Stevenson said because of COVID-19, his office had to pivot and adjust field operations when it came to enumeration for the census to make sure there was an accurate count in the community. Dates have been extended and changed based on COVID-19 and keeping people safe, which includes the self-response phase being extended to Oct. 31. “We’re always constantly looking at what is the federal and state guidance,” he said. Harris said it is really important for people of color to be counted in the Census because the number of African American Aldermanic wards in the city are at stake. “I may have to grow or I may have to shrink based on how many people are counted. When we’re counted, we’ll know whether we lost or we gained,” she said. “If people are simply counted, we don’t have to worry about it.”

Babyface Tests Positive for COVID-19, but is “So Blessed” Babyface, the award-winning music producer behind some of the biggest artists, songs and record label, LaFace records, revealed that he too had been stricken with COVID-19. “I feel so blessed to be able to celebrate another birthday,” confessed the Grammy-award winning producer in an Instagram post. “I tested positive for the COVID-19 virus, as did my family,” he wrote. “It’s an incredibly scary thing to go through, my friends,” the 62-year-old

singer and songwriter shared. “I’m happy to report we have now tested negative and are on our way back to full health,” Babyface said in a news release. Once a person is exposed the coronavirus, the body starts producing proteins called antibodies to fight the infection. As these antibodies start to successfully contain the virus and keep it from replicating in the body, symptoms usually begin to lessen and you start to feel better. Eventually, if

THE AMERICAN BAR FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES 2020-21 ACCESS TO JUSTICE FACULTY SCHOLARS The American Bar Foundation (ABF) recently announced the 2020-21 cohort of ABF/JPB Foundation Access to Justice Faculty Scholars. The six faculty scholars come from diverse academic backgrounds and focus on research that advances access to justice across the United States. This year’s class features six scholars who were selected by an Advisory Council from a highly selective pool of applicants. They each bring a wide range of tools to bear on the program’s core mission. The scholars will work on research projects, including: understanding how people seek legal help on the internet, examining how automated systems will impact access to justice, exploring legal services for medically complex children and their parents, and investigating who immigration lawyers are and how it impacts removal proceedings. The American Bar Foundation (ABF) is among the world’s leading research institutes for the empirical and interdisciplinary study of law. The ABF seeks to expand knowledge and advance justice through innovative, interdisciplinary, and rigorous empirical research on law, legal processes, and legal institutions. Learn more about the Access to Justice Scholars and their projects by visiting www.americanbarfoundation.org www.citizennewspapergroup.com

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NEWS

South Shore clinic expands COVID-19 testing UI Health Mile Square Health Center — a network of federally qualified health centers, or FQHCs, in Chicago — is now providing COVID-19 testing to community members on the South Side who meet testing criteria at its South Shore clinic, located at 7037 S. Stony Island Ave. Previously, only established or new Mile Square patients with symptoms were able to get a test. Now, any person in the community who meets testing criteria, such as having symptoms of fever, cough, shortness of breath and diarrhea, can make an appointment to get tested. Test results will be available in one to two days. “We are proud to respond to the needs of the South Shore community and to play an active role in addressing COVID-19 disparities,” said Dr. Ian

Jasenof, chief medical officer of UI Health Mile Square Health Center. “Mile Square has a long history of bringing health care to communities regardless of individuals’ income, insurance status or ability to pay for care — expanding our COVID-19 testing capacity on Chicago’s South Side is an extension of our promise to put the health and well-being of all communities at the center of all we do,” said Henry Taylor, executive director of the UI Health Mile Square network. The South Shore clinic began testing a limited number of patients recently, but are now testing patients, by appointment, 10 a.m to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday, according to a press release. The clinic is prepared to provide up to 30 tests a day. As part of its expanded testing

Barber offers tips to keep safe and healthy during COVID-19 BY TIA CAROL JONES

Larry Robert, Jr., is the owner of Larry’s Barber College. He has been cutting hair for 33 years and owns six locations of barber colleges in Illinois and in Dallas, Texas. While Robert’s students can’t service clients or come into the building, they are doing distance learning. As barber shops, beauty salons and nail shops have been closed during the stay-at-home order because of COVID-19, once they re-open, people are wondering, what safety precautions should be taken to ensure the health and safety of workers and patrons. Roberts said that as a barber who has been through training, he understands safety protocols. “We don’t need anybody to tell us to wash our hands, because it’s what we’re supposed to do anyway,” he said. “Nobody has to tell us to sanitize and disinfect.” Roberts said that infection control is taught in barber colleges and beauty schools, with books and is required in order to get a license. “So, basically, the precautions that need to be made, it’s just that we go back to basics and we do what we should have been doing in the first place,” he said. Some of those infection controls include accidental release measures, which are recommendations on the appropriate responses to spills, leaks or releases, including containment and cleanup practices to prevent or minimize exposure to people,

properties or the environment. “People don’t know that people can die sitting in your chair, whether it be a chemical reaction gone wrong, hair color not properly tested, it can be so many different things,” he said. “So, we teach bacteriology, microbiology. There are so many things that we have to teach about all the risks.” Roberts said disinfectants can destroy most bacteria, fungi and viruses on surfaces, but it can’t destroy spores in the air and he added hair care workers also use wet sanitizers, like Barbicide. “But before you put your combs and brushes and different things in the Barbicide, or [in] wet sanitizer[s], you have to wash them with soap and water first, then you completely submerge them inside the wet sanitizer jar.” Roberts also said that it is good for barbers and hair stylists to use the disinfectant sprays, like Lysol, to sanitize the chair, after each client gets out of the chair. He even suggested using gloves. “There needs to be better measures as to how to handle it,” he said. “If you have 20 clients, that means you have to change your gloves with every client. The nucleus of it is that we need to properly sanitize and we need to properly disinfect.” Roberts said that people need to be completely educated on health and safety measures to deal with COVID-19 upon returning to the shops and salons.

program, Mile Square has formalized a home monitoring program for individuals who test positive. “Follow up and monitoring COVID-19 progression is just as important as testing,” Jasenof said. “We still do not know why some people with COVID-19 have mild illness while others have severe and life-threatening illness. This monitoring process was developed to make sure that if people do become severely ill, they have resources in place to get help quickly.” The South Shore clinic occupies space owned and operated by the Chicago Child Care Society, in Chicago’s 5th Ward. “I welcome Mile Square’s capacity to start testing in Shore Shore, which is one of the communities hardest hit by the pandemic. While 30 tests per day are a good first start, I hope the staff

will have the resources to increase the number of daily tests,” said 5th Ward Ald. Leslie Hairston. “We know the key to flattening the curve is treatment, testing and tracking.” Dara Munson, CEO of the Chicago Childcare Society, said, “Chicago Child Care Society has a long-standing commitment to the South Shore neighborhood and is a proud partner with UI Mile Square Health Center. We are saddened but not surprised by the disparities that COVID-19 is illuminating. CCCS is committed to doing our part to serve this and all communities during this pandemic and beyond.” The South Shore clinic is the third official testing site in the University of Illinois Hospital and Health Sciences System. The UI Health Mile Square drive-up testing center, located at 1220

S. Wood St., tested its first patient on March 25, and the Pilsen COVID-19 evaluation clinic, located at 1713 S. Ashland Ave., began evaluating and testing patients on March 30. Combined, these three UI Health testing centers can process around 150 tests each day. At this time, all testing centers are by appointment only and only for patients who meet testing criteria. Patients should call 866-600-2273 to speak with a nurse to make an appointment or visit hospital.uillinois.edu for more information. Mile Square plans to expand its COVID-19 testing program to other locations as well. Next up is its clinic in Cicero, located at 4745–51 W. Cermak Road. Testing at this clinic is expected to start in May.

Department of Justice Announces Disruption of Hundreds of Online COVID-19 Related Scams Federal authorities recently announced that an ongoing cooperative effort between law enforcement and a number of private-sector companies, including multiple internet domain providers and registrars, has disrupted hundreds of internet domains used to exploit the COVID-19 pandemic to commit fraud and other crimes. As of April 21, 2020, the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) has received and reviewed more than 3,600 complaints related to COVID-19 scams, many of which operated from websites that advertised fake vaccines and cures, operated fraudulent charity drives, delivered malware, or hosted various other types of scams. To attract traffic, these websites often utilized domain names that

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contained words such as “covid19,” or “coronavirus.” In some cases, the fraudulent sites purported to be run by, or affiliated with, public health organizations or agencies. For example, the cooperative effort has disrupted: An illicit website pretending to solicit and collect donations to the American Red Cross for COVID-19 relief efforts. Fraudulent websites that spoofed government programs and organizations to trick American citizens into entering personally identifiable information, including banking details. Websites of legitimate companies and services that were used to facilitate the distribution or control of malicious software. “The department will continue to

collaborate with our law enforcement and private sector partners to combat online COVID-19 related crime,” said Assistant Attorney General Brian A. Benczkowski of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division. “We commend the responsible internet companies that are taking swift action to prevent their resources from being used to exploit this pandemic.” If you think you are a victim of a fraud or attempted fraud involving COVID-19, call the National Center for Disaster Fraud Hotline at 1-866720-5721 or email at disaster@leo. gov. If it is a cyber scam, submit your complaint through https:// www.ic3.gov. To find more about Department of Justice resources and information, please visit www.justice.gov/coronavirus.

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BUSINESS Digital Air Strike Joins Forces with GoDaddy to Promote Free Digital Tools for Businesses Nationwide

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Company Prepares To Market New Product To Clean Wheels With Only Water Awesome Products Corp. has announced that they have developed, will be applying for a patent, and are preparing to market a new product to clean wheels using only water, and are calling it “The Brake Dust Eraser®” Initially developed to clean the wheels of aircraft on aircraft carriers where chemicals would harm the nonskid decking material, Awesome Products Corp. is now making it available for consumer use. The market for this product is autos, trucks, and especially motorcycles and according to a news release, The Brake Dust Eraser® is safe for all wheel surfaces and eliminates chemicals getting on brake calipers, pads, rotors, and painted surfaces. The product is made here in the USA. Don Meyns, president of Awesome Products Corp., said, “Even if the consumer only cleans their wheels every 6 to 8 weeks, The Brake Dust Eraser® will remove the brake dust, dirt, and grime, on wheels using only water. Wheels that have been neglected in the past may need to be cleaned with chemicals initially, but water

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or soap & water is all that is needed for subsequent cleanings,” he said. Awesome Products Corp. also manufacturers BOSS Aircraft Cleaning Pads and Aircraft Cleaning Kits, Bugs Off® Pads, Love Bug Erasers®, and BOSS Interior Cleaning Pads.

Digital Air Strike recently announced it is joining forces with GoDaddy for its #OpenWeStand (www.openwestand.org) campaign to help auto dealers and other small businesses continue their sales online during the COVID-19 pandemic. Digital Air Strike is a social media, intelligent lead response technology and consumer engagement company aimed at helping businesses increase consumer response and conversions in digital and social media environments while generating measurable ROI. The goal for both Digital Air Strike and GoDaddy is to provide online tools so businesses can continue to operate while their storefronts may be closed. According to a news release, Digital Air Strike works with more than 5,000 businesses around the world, including thousands of auto dealerships, major automobile manufacturers, senior living centers, dental offices, entertainment centers, education institutions, and many more industries. Digital Air Strike is giving away its Virtual Retailing Program to help businesses and consumers do more online and virtually through video, AI, social media, and automation. Through the #OpenWeStand campaign, Digital Air Strike is offering GoDaddy’s customers Video Logix video technology free for 30 days, Power Texting text blasts, and a free budget review to help businesses identify which vendors and ad spends deliver a return on the investments. Digital Air Strike’s offers can be found at this link: https:// digitalairstrike.videologix.com/p/ TihWBNUhiXnYSo8o9E6UWQ# The #OpenWeStand website has

become a central gathering place for entrepreneurs to learn, ask questions, lend advice, and utilize resources available to them. GoDaddy and other leading brands are contributing resources, tools, and insights to help sustain entrepreneurs and the small microbusinesses they operate during this challenging time. #OpenWeStand is also for everyone who supports small businesses and their resiliency. This is everything that Digital Air Strike stands for. “Now is an important time for business owners to re-evaluate their tools and processes while embracing new ways of doing business,” said Alexi Venneri, co-founder and CEO of Digital Air Strike. “There will never be a time like this in our shared history when the entire world slows down enough to allow each business owner or manager a chance to learn new ways to engage consumers and take advantage of so many free tools, technology and free trainings. When the dust settles, retailers that have learned to adapt will come out of the slowdown much faster and be more efficient. Consumers will ultimately win and appreciate retailers that are doing business in a new way.” Digital Air Strike is hosting free webinars to help businesses during the pandemic and sharing bestpractice videos for auto dealerships to offer “no-contact” contracting, athome test drives, concierge delivery service, and more. Air Strike has also compiled free resources for businesses, including downloadable guides and social media graphics, as well as the latest commerce-related COVID-19 updates. Learn more at https:// digitalairstrike.com/commitment.

Merck Partners With the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and Others to Launch the Save Small Business Fund The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic affects patients and communities, but it also has had a troubling impact on the small business community. To help offset that impact, Merck has partnered with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, founding partner Vistaprint, and several other organizations to launch the Save Small Business Fund, a grant program to provide financial assistance to small business owners impacted by the pandemic. “Small business owners are facing unprecedented challenges. The needs are urgent and every dollar counts,” said Carolyn Cawley, president of the U.S. Chamber Foundation. “While the demand is great, we’re proud to be able to contribute to the many efforts underway to help small employers get through the next days and weeks and on the road to recovery for their communities.” Read the company’s corporate responsibility report for more information on their programs, policies and partnerships that advance their shared social and business objectives. More information can be found here: https:// www.msdresponsibility.com www.citizennewspapergroup.com

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FASHION SINGER® Sewing Brand Celebrates “Sewstainability” Small changes make a significant impact, and at SINGER® sewing brands, the company plans on doing what they can to support their green initiatives. All SINGER®machine manuals can now be found online. This is part of the SINGER® Green Initiative which was in support of Earth Day’s 50th Anniversary

recognized recently. “One stitch won’t make a garment, but with many stitches, something beautiful can be made. This is the sewing brand’s way of saying thank you for helping us make a small “stitch” to reduce the

amount of paper we consume,” says CEO Carl-Martin Lindahl. This year, SINGER® sewing brands eliminated over 1 million user manuals consisting of over 10 million sheets of paper annually*. SINGER® machine manuals can now be found online at http:// manual.singer.com/ or www. singerdeutschland.de

Get Ready to Run PRNewsfoto/Wurl

The Wurl Network Delivers Fashion TV to Samsung TV Plus Wurl, a provider of streaming video distribution and advertising services for connected TV (CTV), recently announced it is powering the delivery of Fashion TV’s fashion, beauty, design and lifestyle content to viewers of Samsung TV Plus. Fashion TV broadcasts more than 100 hours of new programming each month, showcasing the latest in fashion, style and beauty trends, major fashion shows, designer events and news from the fashion industry. The global media outlet is tapping Wurl’s video distribution expertise to deliver more than 300 new shows to over 500 million households around the world. “To ensure that we can reach both our loyal existing followers and new viewers with our original fashion and lifestyle programming, we looked for a reliable partner who could seamlessly onboard Fashion TV onto

the popular Samsung TV Plus platform,” said Alona Fischbein, director at Fashion TV. “The Wurl team was able to quickly get us up and operational on Samsung’s connected TV platform, and we are thrilled that millions of new viewers can now access our content.” “We’re excited to welcome Fashion TV to the Wurl Network,” said Sean Doherty, CEO of Wurl. “As the OTT market continues to grow and CTV use continues to climb, we’re glad to be a go-to partner for video producers like Fashion TV, helping them avoid many of the challenges inherent in OTT service deployment, and getting them on the path to distribution and monetization quickly and friction-free.” For more information about Wurl, please visit www.wurl.com or follow the company on Twitter and LinkedIn. www.citizennewspapergroup.com

Family Features - You’ve made the decision to get in shape, and whether your goal is a full marathon or simply a few laps around the neighborhood, there are a few steps to consider taking before you strap on those shoes and head toward the finish line. Here are a few tips to help get you ready for the big race: Seek Quality Sneakers – Feet come in a variety of widths and sizes, so visit a specialty running store to find perfect-fitting sneakers. These may come with a hefty price tag, but there are no shortcuts for comfort and support while running long distances. Make a Schedule – Try to aim for at least 10 hours of training per week, including three days where you run and two or three days of other physical activity such as cycling or strength training. To avoid exhaustion, be sure to include at least 1-2 “rest” days per week. Stick with Water – Avoid sports drinks that are loaded with preservatives and sugars. You can’t go wrong with the hydrating

power of water. As a rule, try to consume at least 6-8 ounces of water for every 20 minutes you run. Proper hydration after the run is also vital. Go Online – Many websites have training guides for various skill levels or different types of races. If you have a smartphone, look for apps that can take you through day-by-day workouts to get you marathon-ready. Nutrition – Filling your body with the proper amount of fuel can help ensure finish-line success. Load up on quality carbohydrates, such as beans, peas, whole-wheat pastas, whole-grain cereals, apples, brown rice and root vegetables. Protein also plays an important role in a runner’s nutrition, so fill up on lean meats, fish, eggs, lowfat dairy, peanut butter and soy protein sources, as well. By following these general rules, you’ll be able to focus on achieving your goal and enjoy the thrill of finishing the race. Find more tips for a healthier lifestyle at eLivingToday.com. SOURCE: eLivingToday.com

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21st WARD ALDERMAN BROOKINS FACEMASK GIVEAWAY

DOING GOOD DEEDS IN THE WARD IS VITAL DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC

Recently, Alderman Howard B. Brookins, Jr. & The Greater Auburn Gresham Development Corporation gave away protective Facemask in the 21st Ward. Mask were given out on 87th Ashland and 95th Dan Ryan. The giveaway started at 12:00 noon and lasted until supplies ran out. According to Carlos Nelson, 5,000 masks were given out in 28 minutes to people driving and walking by. Photo courtesy of LMWarbington

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NEWS

Commit to a more financially sound future and stick to it StatePoint - When people consider adopting healthy habits, they often forget to take their financial health into consideration. But your financial health can be equally, if not more important to overall happiness than other goals, such as starting a new diet or joining a gym. So how can savers commit to a more financially sound future and stick to it? Here are some top tips for achieving greater financial happiness. • Embrace uncertainty. When it comes to markets, the only known is the unknown. And many experts believe that 2020 could be a particularly unpredictable year. In fact, research from Lincoln Financial Group shows that 76 percent of investors feel the upcoming presidential election will affect the market. Taking steps to protect your finances and retirement plan can help you feel less anxious and more empowered in uncertain times. • Protect your income. Lincoln Fi-

nancial’s research also shows that 82 percent of pre-retirees are rightfully concerned about what will happen to their investments if the market drops. For this reason, many advisors suggest diversifying your portfolio to include an annuity with optional income benefits. “An annuity can provide a source of lifetime income that’s protected from market losses, and a better ability to create a retirement budget -- all of which can make for a less stressful and happier overall retirement,” says John Kennedy, who leads sales for retirement solutions at Lincoln Financial. • Build a new relationship… with a financial professional that is. A trusted financial professional will look at your financial situation holistically to help you determine whether you are on track or need to rebalance your accounts, help you employ tax-saving strategies, answer your toughest questions and help you strengthen

your own financial know-how. Most importantly, building a relationship with a financial professional means bringing predictability to your future in an unpredictable market. Setting goals? Take the retirement questionnaire at LFG.com to find out what you need to do to reach your goals. Be sure to factor financial health and happiness into the new-you equation. With a few smart strategies, you can feel more confident about a financially sound future and retirement, come what may.

Find out what the experts are saying about achieving greater financial happiness.

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FOOD

A Menu Fit for Family Mornings Family Features - Many spring celebrations call for fabulous food, specifically dishes fit for brunch, even if your “crowd” is simply your nearest loved ones gathered at the family table. A wide variety of recipes may fit the festivities, but a combination of comforting bites with sweet and savory flavors is perfect for appeasing all appetites. This menu of morning recipes includes Chive and Orange Blossom Honey Waffles A Sweet Morning Eat Add flavor to your brunch with the sweet taste of honey as part of a remade rendition of a breakfast favorite: chicken and waffles. This recipe for Chive and Orange Blossom Honey Waffles and Spicy Garlic Chicken combines sweet with savory to shine as the main course for your gathering. Find more recipe ideas at honey.com.

Chive and Orange Blossom Honey Waffles and Spicy Garlic Honey Chicken

and Spicy Garlic Honey Chicken as a filling option to base the meal around with Breakfast Casserole as a more traditional dish. For a sweet sendoff, this Brown Sugar Bundt Cake is best served warm as a midday dessert or can be added to your plate as a simple side. Find more brunch recipes at Culinary.net.

A Dairy-Fueled Brunch Dish Whether it’s just part of a brunch spread or the focus of your meal, an egg-based casserole is a perfect way to appease a morning crowd. This version of Breakfast Casserole calls for potatoes, ham, eggs, milk and cheese for a simple dish that requires little preparation before popping in the oven. Visit milkmeansmore.org for more morning dishes.

Recipe courtesy of chef Jenny Dorsey on behalf of the National Honey Board

A Bundt Cake for Brunch Many brunch festivities may center around classic breakfast foods like quiches and fresh fruits, but you can take your gathering to the next level with a treat to pair with nearly any dish. This Brown Sugar Bundt Cake can be the simple, sweet side your guests crave as a complement to the savory recipes on the table. Made using just a handful of household ingredients, including the flavor-boosting addition of C&H sugars, it can be created in about an hour and served warm during your next at-home brunch gathering. Find more sweet treat ideas at chsugar.com.

Servings: 4 Chicken: l 8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs l 2 cups buttermilk l 2 tablespoons kosher salt, divided l 3/4 teaspoon ground black Photo courtesy of Getty Images pepper, divided l 1/4 teaspoon rosemary, chopped l 2 tablespoons orange blossom honey l 2 cups all-purpose flour l 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper l 1 teaspoon garlic powder l 1 teaspoon onion powder l 2 teaspoons paprika l 1/2 teaspoon ancho chile powder l vegetable oil, as needed Waffles: l 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour l 2 teaspoons orange blossom honey l 1 teaspoon orange zest l 1 teaspoon kosher salt l 1 teaspoon baking powder l 1 1/4 cups whole milk l 2 large eggs l 1/4 cup fresh chives, chopped l 3/4 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded l honey 1. To make chicken: Rinse chicken thighs and pat dry with paper towels; place in large bowl. 2. In separate bowl, combine buttermilk, 1 tablespoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, rosemary and honey. Pour buttermilk mixture over chicken; cover and let marinate 8 hours or overnight. 3. In separate mixing bowl, combine flour, remaining salt, remaining pepper, cayenne, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika and ancho chile powder; stir. 4. Remove each piece of chicken from buttermilk, shake to remove excess liquid and dredge in flour mixture. Shake off excess. 5. In deep fryer, heat oil to 375° F. Fry chicken until internal temperature reaches 175° F or juices run clear, approximately 5 minutes per thigh. 6. Drain on paper towels. 7. To make waffles: In large mixing bowl, mix flour, honey, orange zest, salt, baking powder, milk, eggs, chives and cheese until combined. 8. Use waffle maker to cook four waffles in batches. 9. Place chicken on waffles and drizzle with honey.

Brown Sugar Bundt Cake Recipe courtesy of “Browned Butter Blondie” on behalf of C&H Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 50 minutes Nonstick cooking spray 2 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled l 1 teaspoon baking powder l 1/2 teaspoon baking soda l 1 teaspoon kosher salt l 10 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature l 1 3/4 cups packed C&H Golden Brown Sugar l 1/4 cup C&H Granulated Sugar l 2 large eggs, at room temperature l 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla l 1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt l C&H Confectioners’ Sugar, for dusting l

Breakfast Casserole Recipe courtesy of Marcia Stanley, MS, RDN, on behalf of Milk Means More Prep time: 25 minutes Cook time: 45 minutes Servings: 6 1 pound red or white potatoes, scrubbed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces l water l 1/2 small onion, coarsely chopped (about 1/2 cup) l nonstick cooking spray l 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided l 1/4 teaspoon pepper l 1 cup reduced-fat and reduced-sodium, chopped, cooked ham (about 4 ounces) l 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Swiss or cheddar cheese l 4 eggs l 1 1/2 cups skim milk l 1 tablespoon mustard l

1. Heat oven to 350° F. 2. In large saucepan, cover potato pieces with enough water to just submerge. Bring to boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 5 minutes. Add onion. Return to simmer, covered, about 5 minutes, or until potatoes are just tender. Drain well. Cool slightly. 3. Coat 8-by-8-by-2-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Place potato-onion mixture in baking dish. Sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper. Gently stir to combine. Sprinkle ham and cheese on top. 4. In medium bowl, lightly beat eggs. Whisk in milk, mustard and remaining salt. Pour over layers in baking dish. Bake, uncovered, 40-45 minutes, or until knife inserted near center comes out clean. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. www.citizennewspapergroup.com

1. Heat oven to 350° F. 2. Grease 10-cup bundt pan with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside. 3. In medium bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. 4. In bowl of stand mixer fitted with paddle attachment, beat butter, brown sugar and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add vanilla and mix on low speed. 5. With mixer on low, add flour mixture in three additions, alternating with yogurt. Begin and end with flour mixture. Mix until just combined. 6. Pour batter into prepared bundt pan and use offset spatula to level batter. 7. Bake 50-55 minutes, or until cake is golden brown and toothpick inserted in center of cake comes out clean. If cake browns too quickly while baking, cover with foil after 35 minutes. 8. Remove from oven and cool on baking rack 20 minutes. Invert pan onto baking rack and gently tap bottom of pan to release cake. 9. Cool completely before dusting with confectioners’ sugar. SOURCE: Domino Golden Sugar United Dairy Industry of Michigan

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Standard Motor Products Manufactures Heat Exchangers For Medical Oxygen Devices Standard Motor Products, Inc. (SMP) recently announced that its Temperature Control Division has delivered heat exchangers suitable for oxygen concentrators and oxygen generators, key components used in the production of medical ventilators. With the recent high demand for oxygen and ventilating equipment due to the COVID-19 pandemic, SMP received an emergency request to deliver 1000 units this month. Because the factory maintains and manufactures to the strict standards and controls required for medical applications, SMP employees were able to swiftly turn around the needed units and expedite them to California. The SMP® heat exchangers play a key role in controlling the oxygen temperature and concentration in complete ventilator system operation.

Commenting on this initiative, Mike Carney, vice president temperature control division, SMP noted, “I couldn’t be prouder of our employees who were able to quickly convert our heat exchanger production line in these extreme times. By efficiently producing these critical components, we’re able to support potential life-saving efforts”. SMP has committed to using its engineering and manufacturing expertise to provide support to the healthcare community during this exceptional time. In addition to supplying this critical ventilator component, SMP has designed and produced protective face covers for healthcare workers. Using 3D printing along with traditional assembly, SMP’s Poland facility will continue to manufacture and distribute these PPE’s to local hospitals.

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NFL & Players Coalition Commit $3 Million+ to Communities of Color in Support of COVID-19 Relief The NFL, through its Inspire Change platform and the Players Coalition, recently announced a donation of $3,050,000 to seven markets that have been significantly impacted by COVID-19. Recipients of the funds include health systems, individual hospitals, and non-profit organizations in Atlanta, Ga., Baltimore, Md., Chicago, Ill., Detroit, Mich., Florida, Louisiana, and Washington, D.C. While the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting our communities nationwide, reports show that communities of color, specifically African American communities, have seen disproportionately high rates of devastating impacts. As part of the multi-year, ongoing collaboration of NFL players, clubs and owners to address racial inequality and social injustice, the Players Coalition recommended the organizations which were then approved by the broader Player-Owner Social Justice Working Group. These emergency donations come from the NFL’s dedicated social justice investment. Beneficiaries were selected based on rates of impact and community needs. “We know that during this difficult time, our minority and low-income communities are struggling disproportionately with the

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family, now including the NFL’s Inspire Change social justice contribution. Inspire Change supports NFL players, clubs, and non-profit grant partners in their efforts to reduce barriers to opportunity with a focus on education and economic advancement, police-community relations, and criminal justice reform. Please see below for the full list of beneficiary organizations. The following organizations are recipients of COVID-relief funding from the NFL’s social justice initiative: Cities Atlanta, GA Grady Hospital The YMCA of Metro Atlanta The Atlanta Community Foodbank The Giving Kitchen Love Beyond Walls Baltimore, MD LifeBridge Health (Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Northwest Hospital, Carroll Hospital and Levindale) Franciscan Center Maryland Food Bank Baltimore Community Foundation Chicago, IL Advocate Christ Medical Center John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital

Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center Mount Sinai Hospital Enlace CHICAGO Breakthrough Urban Ministries Acclivus Inc Detroit, MI Henry Ford Hospital Detroit Medical Center (DMC) We the People of Detroit Capuchin Soup Kitchen Neighborhood Services Organization City of Detroit Rapid Response Fund Washington, D.C. United Medical Center DC Dream Center Capital Area Foodbank Mana Food Center States Florida Feeding South Florida COVID-19 Response Fund Guardian of the Glades Florida Community Health Centers Louisiana University Medical Center Community Foundation of North Louisiana Krewe of Red Beans: Second Harvest Food Bank Fueling the Fight Fund

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REAL ESTATE AC 4/22/2020 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION AMERICAN FINANCIAL RESOURCES, INC. Plaintiff, -v.CORNELIUS DOLES, DENISE DOLES, SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 18 CH 13500 7526 SOUTH INDIANA AVENUE CHICAGO, IL 60619 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 26, 2019, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 2, 2020, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 7526 SOUTH INDIANA AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60619 Property Index No. 20-27-302-0290000 The real estate is improved with a red brick, one story single family home with a detached two car garage. 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. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC Plaintiff's Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL, 60602. Tel No. (312) 346-9088. 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. MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago IL, 60602 312-3469088 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 267852 Attorney ARDC No. 61256 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 18 CH 13500 TJSC#: 40412 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 # 18 CH 13500 I3148929 ____________________________ AC 4/29/2020

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.- DIANE M WALKER A/K/A DIANE M BENNETT, ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Defendants 19 CH 01146 7620 SOUTH CALUMET AVENUE CHICAGO, IL 60619 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 6, 2020, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 8, 2020, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 7620 SOUTH CALUMET AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60619 Property Index No. 20-27-310-0200000 The real estate is improved with a red brick, one story single family home with a detached two car garage. 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 fil to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC Plaintiff's Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL, 60602. Tel No. (312) 346-9088. 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. MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago IL, 60602 312-346-

9088 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 260491 Attorney ARDC No. 61256 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 19 CH 01146 TJSC#: 4083 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 # 19 CH 01146 I3149137 ____________________________ AC 5/6/2020 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION LIMA ONE CAPITAL, LLC; Plaintiff, vs. DBW PROPERTY GROUP, CORP.; DAKOTA BLACK- WILLIAMS; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 18 CH 10565 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC 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 Thursday, June 11, 2020 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. 21-30-417-004-0000; 21-30417-009-0000; 21-30-417-0100000; 21-3 -417-011-0000; 21-30417-012-0000. Commonly known as 3065 East Cheltenham Place, Chicago, IL 60649. 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. James M. Crowley at Plaintiff's Attorney, Plunkett Cooney, P.C., 221 North LaSalle Street, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (312) 670-6900. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3150337 ________________________ IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.- MICHAEL J. DAVIS A/K/A MICHAEL DAVIS, PATRICIA L. COOPER A/K/A PATRICIA COOPER, PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES LLC Defendants 19 CH 9412 8326 SOUTH LUELLA 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 February 24, 2020, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 27, 2020, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 8326 SOUTH LUELLA AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60617 Property Index No. 20-36403-028-0000 The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $71,782.88. 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. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admon-

ished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOME-

OWNER), 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, The

sales clerk, SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC Plaintiff's Attorneys, 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301, Bannockburn, IL, 60015 (847) 291-1717 For information call between the hours of 1pm 3pm.. Please refer to file number 19-091290. 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. SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301

Bannockburn IL, 60015 847-2911717 E-Mail: ILNotices@logs.com Attorney File No. 19-091290 Attorney Code. 42168 Case Number: 19 CH 9412 TJSC#: 401145 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 # 19 CH 9412 I3150386 ____________________________

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