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MERIT SCHOOL OF MUSIC EXPANDS INTO SOUTH SHORE
The Merit School of Music and Bryn Mawr Community Church have partnered to bring a music program that will benefit the church and the residents of South Shore, where the church is located. Merit South Shore will provide music programming to students ages 5 years old to14 years old at The Bryn Mawr Community Church, which is located at 7000 S. Jeffery Blvd.
MANLEY CAPS OFF HEALTH AND PUBLIC SAFETY AGENDA, SEVERAL MEASURES
SIGNED INTO LAW
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – Rounding off a successful legislative session this Spring, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, has passed a catalog of new bills into law that focus on strengthening health and public safety concerns for Illinoisans statewide.
“I’m proud to receive the governor’s support on several measures that will improve how we manage several health items across the state, including making sure insured patients receive timely care by keeping insurance companies accountable, upskilling our care facility staff, and penalizing the remote delivery of e-cigarettes for minors,” said Manley. “As well as recategorizing how we manage hazardous waste for smart, safe disposal, we’re truly on a healthy path to ensuring all our health and public safety standards are on track to prioritize our future generations.”
Governor JB Pritzker signed the following Manley-backed bills on August 9.
Senate Bill 2641 requires insurance companies to prove that hospitals in their network have enough specialists, including emergency room doctors, anesthesiologists, radiologists, and pathologists, to ensure covered patients receive timely care.
Senate Bill 860 modifies the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Administrative Act to ensure that care facility staff who help administer medication are well-trained and that safety standards are maintained at the highest level.
Senate Bill 3098 criminalizes the shipping or delivery of e-cigarettes or “vapes” that were remotely purchased under the age of 21, subject to a $200 fine for one offense within two years.
Senate Bill 839 updates how hazardous paint and paint-related waste are classified as “universal waste,” holding companies to higher safety standards, including management requirements and mandating employee training or shipping standards for hazardous paint.
“While there is plenty more work to be done, these initiatives fill crucial gaps in our laws that will have positive transportation for many Illinois communities,” said Manley.
Aetna® donates $100,000 to Safer Foundation
FUNDING WILL HELP PROVIDE UNHOUSED FAMILIES WITH HOMES
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. – Aetna Better Health of Illinois®, a CVS Health® company (NYSE: CVS), announced that Aetna® provided Safer Foundation with a community investment of $100,000 to help place unhoused families in Chicago into homes.
To date, the community investment from Aetna has enabled Safer Foundation to place 13 families — 22 people total — into homes in Cook County.
Offering reentry support to previously incarcerated individuals, Safer Foundation helps connect justice-involved individuals with stabilizing support, employment, education and advocacy. The $100,000 investment from Aetna, helps further that support with housing stability.
The housing units are helping people who are reentering society by reconnecting them with their families and giving them some peace of mind. Partnering with organizations like Safer Foundation, which have a proven track record of serving the most vulnerable individuals, helps Aetna build healthier communities.
Aetna has awarded over $800,000 in community investments to support various Illinois based organizations that assist Medicaid members with access to healthy food, job development, housing support, maternal and child health and access to care.
Aetna Better Health of Illinois serves over 397,000 Medicaid members in 102 counties. The health plan offers value-added benefits and best practices that have proven positive results in utilization, health gap closures and member satisfaction. For more information about Aetna Better Health® of Illinois, visit our website, www. aetnabetterhealth.com/illinois-medicaid.
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Merit School Of Music Expands Into South Shore
BY TIA CAROL JONES
The Merit School of Music began in 1979, with the goal to provide equal access to high -quality music education throughout the city to young people of all ages, backgrounds and experience. Earlier this month, Merit opened Merit Near North at St. Michael’s Parish Center, which is located at 458 W. Eugenie St.
Merit began offering classes at Bryn Mawr in June for a seven-week period this summer, with beginning and continuing violin classes and West African song and dance classes.
“We are excited to extend Merit’s reach and impact through this partnership with Bryn Mawr Community Church,” Adrienne Thompson, Vice President of Enrollment & Student Services of Merit School of Music, said in a release. “By combining our expertise in music education with the church’s commitment to building community, we aim to make music education more accessible and foster a lifelong love of music among the youth of South Shore.”
Bryn Mawr Community Church has been in existence for 109 years. The church was organized to provide Sunday school classes for children in the community by the women in the community, for the purpose of serving youth and children.
The Reverend JeVon Dion Moore has been the Pastor of Bryn Mawr Community Church for two and a half years. Moore said the church wanted to partner with Merit School of Music for Merit South Shore because the church
has always had a component that connected with youth and children in the community. There is a theater inside the church and Moore was led to bring back a connection to arts programming for the church.
“When the opportunity came, by way of one of our leaders of the church, it seemed like a make sense move; to be able to connect the great work that Merit School of Music does with providing musical education to children in Chicago, as well as the idea of our church being a place for that to be hosted at,” Moore said.
Moore added that what really led him to move forward with the partnership was conversations with the Merit staff who said there was once a greater number of African American families whose children received music education through Merit. Over the years, however, the number declined, but there was a great desire to put the programming in a community where African American families lived.
Moore said he hopes with Merit providing music education classes at Bryn Mawr the next big breakout artist will come from one of the classes. He said he wants Merit South Shore to be a holistic space for healing for the children in the community.
“My hope is that this provides a safe place that adds value, that adds resilience, that adds hope, that adds a love, not just for music, but for life,” he said.
For more information about the Merit School of Music and to register for classes at Merit South Shore, visit www.meritmusic.org/bryn-mawr.
Legislation Increasing Opportunity for Juveniles Seeking Expungement Signed Into Law
CHICAGO- Senate Bill 3463, an amendment to the Juvenile Court Act, which creates a clear process for implementation of already existing juvenile expungement laws, was recently signed into law.
“The juvenile justice system is grounded in the science of juvenile and adolescent brain development,” said Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice Director Robert Vickery. “This legislation recognizes that young people may make mistakes on their path to adulthood, but should not have long-term, detrimental consequences as a result.”
“I’ve seen first-hand in my court room the vital role expungement plays in removing barriers to social service programs, education, housing, and employment for juveniles who have completed their sentence,” said Circuit Court Judge Chantelle Porter. “Removing administrative hurdles that prevent eligible youth from having their records expunged is a great step forward.”
SB 3463 is intended to automatically schedule expungement hearing date for juveniles. Additionally, eligible juvenile records can now be expunged two years after a sentence ends, to allow the court to schedule the expungement date when the sentence ends or when a young person is sent to the Department of Juvenile
Justice. This will allow both greater flexibility and more accuracy, so that the judge has the most up to date information about the young person’s future eligibility upon setting a court date. This will reduce the likelihood of multiple court dates having to be scheduled.
Under current law, courts are required to automatically order expungement in certain juvenile cases, but statute does not require that the order is automatically put on the call, meaning that the juvenile must proactively follow a complicated process two years after their case has been adjudicated. After a case had been adjudicated and the sentence completed, the juvenile may not know or remember to seek expungement. As a result, they may no longer have representation. It is also possible that the individual may get a job that is not impacted by the adjudicated delinquent status and move forward. However, later in life, if they lose that job or seek to transition to another opportunity, that status may resurface as an issue.
Illinois now joins 22 other states with laws that automatically seal or expunge juvenile records in certain circumstances. This will help those juveniles who forget
Merit School of Music has partnered with Bryn Mawr Community Church for Merit South Shore. The hope is that students and families in the community will participate in the musical education program. PHOTO PROVIDED THE SILVERMAN GROUP.
CHICAGO -- The Gray Matter Experience hosted its annual Pitch Black event at the BMO Tower, celebrating the entrepreneurial spirit of young Black and Brown change agents. The event featured a dynamic pitch competition, for high school students, aged 14-18 and a vibrant Young Black Entrepreneur Market, showcasing the talents of aspiring business leaders ages 18-24.
The evening was filled with creativity and innovation as participants from The Gray Matter Experience’s programs presented their business ideas to an expert panel of judges, which included Eventnoire Co-Founder Jeff Osuji. Participants competed for over $20,000 in seed funding and pro bono business resources. The atmosphere was electric as these young entrepreneurs demonstrated their passion for community
impact and their vision for the future.
“Gray Matter disrupts historically limiting educational paradigms to envision a radically different way forward, becoming a catalyst that connects young Black people to entrepreneurial education and experiences that ignite their unrealized possibilities and potential,” said Kenya Merritt, Chicago Deputy Mayor of Business and Neighborhood Development “By learning entrepreneurship and all the skills that come with participating in this cohort young people gain the knowledge to create opportunities for themselves, others and we hope also for their communities here in Chicago.”
Kyrah Ousley, 17 – CHANEL THE STYLIST: A hair company on the South Side of Chicago that specializes in braids. Awarded $3,000 in seed funding and pro bono services.
Sofia Smith, 18 –SCS SWIM: An eco-friendly swimsuit brand that celebrates diversity and contributes to ocean preservation. Awarded a $750 in a business micro-grant
Endea Johnson, 17 – HAZARDOUS APPAREL: A streetwear brand that’s changing the look of streetwear attire. Awarded $750 in a business micro-grant.
5 Tips for Sandwich Caregivers on How to Balance Children and a Parent with Dementia
For many families, late summer ushers in the annual ritual known as “back to school.” Dreaded by kids and celebrated by parents, the return to school marks a time of transition to more rigid schedules after a few months of fun and flexibility.
But for sandwich generation caregivers – those who are raising a family while caring for a parent – the new school calendar and all the activities associated with it can add to an already hectic schedule.
The evening also highlighted the achievements of graduates from the Hustle Hacks program, who showcased their products and services at the Young Black Entrepreneur Market. These young “sidepreneurs,” aged 18-24, have spent the last 8 weeks refining their business skills through virtual cohorts and mentorship from industry experts. The market provided them with an invaluable opportunity to connect with customers, gain real-world experience, and expand their networks.
Dereon Pyles, one of the winners of the pitch competition, shared his excitement: “Winning this competition is a dream come true. I will be using the seed funding and resources we’ve received for 501C3 applications and grant writing workshops that will allow us to take our business to the next level. I’m so grateful to The Gray Matter Experience for believing in my vision.”
Meet the Winners:
In addition to the cash awards, winners received pro bono services, including business consulting, financial advice, ux/ui design and branding support, ensuring they have the tools and guidance needed to bring their ideas to fruition.
“We want to make sure that students have access, networks and support as they establish their businesses.” said Stacey Pitts Caldwell, Senior Director of Development and Operations at The Gray Matter Experience “Their determination and innovative ideas are exactly what our world needs. The resources and mentorship they’ve gained here will undoubtedly propel them toward success.”
National surveys have found there are about 11 million sandwich generation caregivers, with about 2.2 million caring for someone with Alzheimer’s. The number of sandwich generation caregivers is expected to grow as Baby Boomers increasingly move into retirement age and live longer lives.
Because the toll of Alzheimer’s weighs heavily on caregivers who are also raising a family, finding a balance can require major sacrifices. Of the more than 11 million unpaid Alzheimer’s caregivers in the United States, with 314,00 here in Illinois, about one-third report their health has suffered due to caregiving, and over half report tardiness or absences at work. To compensate, caregivers often must leave their jobs or ask children to take on extra responsibilities.
Despite its many challenges, it is possible for sandwich generation caregivers to manage their responsibilities effectively while maintaining their overall health and wellbeing. The Alzheimer’s Association offers these tips:
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to seek expungement after their adjudication.
SB 3463 is effective January 1, 2025.
“System-involved youth deserve every opportunity for rehabilitation, yet we aren’t doing enough to show them a better path forward,” said Rep. Justin Slaughter (D-Chicago). “This legislation will change our juvenile justice system to not only be more transparent but also address historic court and administrative challenges to expunge records of minors. This is just the latest step we are taking to
The Gray Matter Experience continues to be a catalyst for change, providing young Black and Brown entrepreneurs with the resources, mentorship, and opportunities they need to succeed. Pitch Black 2024 was a testament to the organization’s commitment to empowering the next generation of business leaders and creating lasting social impact.
The Gray Matter Experience empowers young Black people, ages 14-24, to disrupt the status quo, mobilize innovative ideas, and champion their communities. Since 2016, they’ve supported more than 2,000 young people through personal development, business education, and nurturing their commitment to social impact. To learn more about The Gray Matter Experience and its programs visit www.graymatterexperience.com.
ensure that our young people have the opportunity to become positive, productive members of our society.”
“We’re changing how the court system handles young people,” said State Senator Robert Peters. “By simplifying the expungement process and aligning it with initial court decisions, we’re cutting out unnecessary complications. I am proud of the bipartisan support for Senate Bill 3463 and look forward to seeing how this law helps young people get back on track and focused on building brighter futures for themselves.”
● Take Care of Yourself – It can be easy to neglect your health while caring for others but making sure you are healthy can help you be a better caregiver to others. Try to eat well, exercise and get plenty of rest. Carving out just 30 minutes a day for yourself to do something you enjoy (exercise, reading or watching TV) can go a long way to reducing caregiver stress. The Alzheimer’s Association offers these specific tips for recognizing and relieving caregiver stress.
● Maintain Good Communication – A major stressor for sandwich generation caregivers is feelings of guilt when caregiving tasks detract from time spent with family. Help your spouse/partner and children understand the demands you’re facing and enlist their help and support. A 2017 Alzheimer’s Association survey found that 91 percent of Americans believe it “takes a village” to care for a person living with Alzheimer’s, but many caregivers fail to ask for help.
● Seek Support – Contact the Alzheimer’s Association or use our online Community Resource Finder to locate dementia care resources in your area. Adult day programs, in-home assistance, companions and meal delivery are just some of the services that can help you manage daily tasks. Visit the Alzheimer’s and Dementia Caregiver Center to learn more and access care training resources, including free online workshops.
● Talk to Your Employer – A 2023 AARP report found that 45% of employed caregivers indicate their employers offered flexible work schedules. Some companies allow telecommuting. Discuss potential accommodations that can be made that will allow you to remain productive at work while balancing caregiver responsibilities at home.
Ï Know You’re Doing Your Best – Remember that the care you provide makes a difference and that you are doing the best you can. You may feel guilty because you can’t do more, but you are only one person. Identify priorities and focus on those tasks most essential. Delegate lesser responsibilities to others. For support and encouragement, join ALZConnected, our online caregiver community.
“Caregiving, particularly when you are caring for a loved one with dementia and children at home, can be overwhelming,” said Delia Jervier, Executive Director Alzheimer’s Association Illinois Chapter. “It is important to know that high levels of stress can be harmful to all family members. But there is support and resources that can help family members navigate through the journey.
Contact: Lionell Martin, Public Relations Manager, Alzheimer’s Association, lrmartin@alz.org, 773.593. 4211
About the Alzheimer’s Association®: The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Our mission is to eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. Our vision is a world without Alzheimer’s®. Visit alz.org or call 800.272-3900.
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How to make your credit card work for you
SPONSORED BY JPMORGANCHASE
Credit cards can be an important tool toward building a healthy financial future. When used responsibly, credit cards can help you establish a solid credit history, making it easier to finance larger purchases – like a home or vehicle –in the future.
Even if you don’t have a strong credit history, you can still qualify for a credit card. Local JPMorgan Chase community manager Jared Evans explains how you can apply for a credit card, what to look for in a credit card and how credit cards can help you achieve your future financial goals.
How do I get started?
If you already have a checking or savings account in good standing, consider applying for a credit card at your current bank. You can apply online or visit a bank branch to work with a representative. Make sure to ask about all their credit card options.
You can also apply for a card online through any financial institution. Wherever you apply, you’ll usually need to provide your Social Security number or an individual taxpayer identification number, source(s) of income and evidence of monthly housing or rent.
What should I look for in a credit card?
You may find it helpful to find a card with no annual fee so you don’t have to pay money out of pocket just for carrying the card. You may want to make sure your credit card issuer reports to all three credit bureaus. This way, you can build credit history across the board and improve your chance of getting future credit cards and loans.
How can I use credit cards to build credit?
There are multiple ways to use credit cards to help establish credit and increase your credit score. Make your payments on time and avoid “maxing out” your card -- maintain a low balance by keeping your credit usage below 30% of your card’s limit.
Time is the best way to build credit history, so make sure you keep your credit card account open even if you don’t use the actual card much.
What if I don’t have a credit history?
While this likely won’t block you from getting a credit card completely, it can affect the types of cards and terms you’re approved for.
Card issuers consider factors like your credit score, income and employment. Your credit history heavily influences your credit score, so if you don’t have a credit history, your card may come with higher interest rates. You might also have a lower credit limit because you haven’t yet proven you can pay back money on time.
Eventually, you can build a strong credit history through on-time payments, which may make you eligible for lower interest rates and higher credit limits.
If you don’t qualify for a regular credit card, consider starter credit cards for those new to credit, including:
• Student credit cards. These cards are usually built for students who haven’t had a credit card before and are looking for helpful benefits, like no annual fees.
• Store credit cards. Retailers can approve applicants with little credit history for a card. Store cards usually carry a higher interest rate, but payments still become part of your credit profile. Remember to try to pay off the balance each month to help avoid raking up interest.
You can also ask to become an authorized user on someone else’s card. If the other person makes their payments on time, that will reflect on your credit report as well.
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Applying for and using a credit card responsibly can be a step toward building a solid financial future. As you establish your credit history, you can use tools like Chase Credit Journey to check and monitor your credit so you can stay on track towards your financial goals.
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Thrivin’ in Color Podcast Uncovers the Beauty of Black Entrepreneurship
(Black PR Wire) Miami, FL – Thrivin’ in Color, a podcast dedicated to amplifying diverse voices and stories, continues its celebration of Black Business Month with a new episode featuring Gaby L. Longsworth, CEO and founder of Absolutely Everything Curly. Gaby shares how she is transforming the beauty industry with her innovative platform, using science to help individuals embrace their natural hair.
In this inspiring episode, Gaby discusses her journey as a Black entrepreneur in the beauty industry and how her passion for empowering individuals with curly hair led to the creation of a comprehensive, science-based resource platform. This platform provides education and community support, as well as research on various hair care products widely used today. “Gaby was so inspiring, and her platform is making a significant impact by helping so many people embrace their natural hair,” said host Camry Brown. “I hope listeners feel empowered and encouraged after hearing this episode.”
Gaby L. Longsworth is a mom, wife, Ph.D. scientist, and a biotech and pharmaceutical patent attorney who is deeply passionate about sharing her knowledge and research. Absolutely Everything Curly was created to help people discover and embrace their hair in its natural form while saving time and money in the process. The information Absolutely Everything Curly provides will help people learn about their hair’s characteristics, and the proper hair products and techniques that will enhance its authentic look and feel. Absolutely Everything Curly aspires to be the unbiased and science-backed go-to source for all people with curly, coily, and wavy hair.
Black PR Wire’s Thrivin’ in Color podcast provides Black and Brown leaders with an exclusive platform to share their stories and ignite the next generation of entrepreneurs. Tune in to Thrivin’ in Color on all major podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
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evian® teams up with Pharrell Williams’ Humanrace to Launch Tennis-Inspired Apparel Collection in Advance of
NEW YORK, PRNewswire -- evian® natural spring water, the official water of the US Open, creative powerhouse and cultural icon Pharrell Williams, and his design, innovation, and lifestyle product company, Humanrace announce the launch of an exclusive limited-edition tennis-inspired apparel collection. The capsule collection marks the first installment of a multifaceted partnership rooted in community, creativity, and the undeniable energy of living young. Whether you’re a passionate player or a devoted fan, the evian x Humanrace by Pharrell Williams collaboration celebrates the spirit of tennis while embracing the vibrant energy of the city that hosts the tournament and the people from all over the world who come to experience this moment.
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For more than three decades, evian has proudly served as the official water of New York’s largest tennis tournament, the US Open, bringing its premium water to the court and helping to hydrate players and fans alike. Together, evian and Humanrace have developed an all-gender capsule that brings together the essence of tennis through Williams’ personal fashion sense rooted in his active lifestyle and focus on being well.
Made from 100% natural fibers and manufactured in the United States, the capsule focuses on the functional simplicity of the everyday while drawing inspiration from sports and tech. As a nod to utilitarian living, the pieces are meant to adapt to and with your journey. From the Cropped French Terry Quarter Zip to a track-inspired swing Short, the unisex collection features contemporary
essentials like a Mock-Neck, drop shoulder T-Shirt, cap, and expandable carry-all bag designed to encourage individuals to embrace a healthy and hydrated lifestyle.
“Every piece in this line reflects my belief that being well is a lifestyle,” said Pharrell Williams. “Water’s the essence of life, right? We can’t live without it. So it’s only natural for Humanrace and evian to come together for this collaboration. It’s all about celebrating what keeps us connected, mindful, and moving.”
“When designing this collection, we applied the Humanrace lens to Pharrell’s imaginative playfulness and evian’s Live Young ethos,” explained Edward Robinson, Creative Director at Humanrace. “Humanrace naturally
aligns with sportsmanship—both strive towards the daily commitment to being well and a dedication to excellence. Through design, we crafted a collection that honors the global community at the intersection of sport, style, and innovation.”
The evian x Humanrace by Pharrell Williams capsule will be available for purchase beginning August 24th exclusively at Humanrace.com for a limited-time while supplies last. On the same day, those in New York City can stop by a one-day-only experience in Gansevoort Plaza to be among the first to purchase the collection, hydrate with evian natural spring water, and soak in the city’s vibrant energy. Featuring a stadium-inspired design, evian, Pharrell Williams, and Humanrace invites the community to gather and celebrate together.
“The collaboration between evian, Pharrell and Humanrace encapsulates the spirit of our ‘Live Young’ ethos,” said Leeni Hämäläinen, Marketing Director for evian in North America. “Whether sporting the sleek tenniscore collection around town, celebrating with the local community at the US Open or sipping on our natural spring water from the French Alps, we want to inspire people to embrace joy and wellbeing - both physically and emotionally.”
Celebrate the excitement of New York’s largest tennis tournament, and the vibrant energy of New York City as a fresh perspective is brought to the tennis lifestyle that is rooted in community, creativity, and the undeniable energy of living young. Follow along on @evianwater, @humanrace, and @pharrell social channels, and stay tuned for more exciting updates and announcements.
DONNA KARAN NEW YORK UNVEILS ICONIC “REFLECTIONS ON WOMEN” CAMPAIGN FOR FALL 2024
NEW YORK, PRNewswire -- Continuing its iconic revival, Donna Karan New York unveils its Fall 2024 Campaign, “Reflections on Women,” with a powerful message that celebrates the multi-faceted nature of modern women.
This past spring, Donna Karan New York relaunched the brand with the “In Women We Trust” campaign, breathing new life into its story and legacy. The campaign featured multiple generations of women as brand storytellers, resonating deeply with a broad audience and giving the brand immediate relevance. Building on its success this past spring, Donna Karan enhances its storytelling for Fall 2024 by embracing women’s dimensional nature—strong yet sensual, powerful, and passionate. This deep emotional connection has always been a brand strength, offering a unique opportunity for further distinction. From apparel to accessories, the line exudes glamour, elegance, and versatility in equal measure, and reflects an accessible luxury positioning that is in step with the needs of women today. Beyond its broader generational appeal, Donna Karan New York assumes a forward-leaning sensibility, recognizing how an empowered yet effortless style speaks clearly to our time.
The Fall 2024 Collection explores some of the defining characteristics of New York, an endless source of inspiration. The urban landscape emerges through various elements, whether the predominantly black and gray
palette punctuated with vibrant accents or the liquid satin emulating wet pavement. As the line-up shifts to a series of looks in olive green and gold, there is the sense of leaves changing color as the sun glows through the trees. Burnout fabrics, textured jacquards, supple leather and suede further emphasize the season. Architectural lines take shape in dresses with angles, and cutouts that contour and enhance the body. In this vision of New York after dark, expanses of black are illuminated by gleaming streaks of gold.
The campaign, “Reflections on Women,” introduces an iconic group of eight women who share a rich history with the brand and embody Donna Karan’s past, present and future: Christy Turlington, Amber Valletta, Alek Wek, Karen Elson, Imaan Hammam, Eva Herzigova, Edie Campbell, and Liu Wen. Set against modern reflec-
tive gold and mirrors, this group is captured in various combinations by photographer Mikael Jansson, each reflecting a different element of womanhood. Jansson, one of the world’s leading fashion image makers, has a 25+ year relationship with the brand and understands its DNA inherently.
“It’s an amazing group of women, and I love the throughline of Donna Karan in us all,” states Christy Turlington.
The Donna Karan New York campaign will roll out on all Donna Karan social channels today, highlighting this new group of iconic women sharing their individual stories. The campaign will be amplified with a 360-degree approach across North America through a diversified media mix of high-visibility digital, print, and premium outdoor. The Fall 2024 collection will be available in North America in select retailers on August 15, 2024 and on DonnaKaran.com.
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DONNA KARAN NEW YORK. Photographed by Mikael Jansson
WONDERVERSE PRESENTS BACK TO SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE BENEFITING ENCHANTED BACKPACK
Oak Brook, Ill. – Wonderverse, Sony Pictures immersive dining and entertainment experience, located in Oakbrook Center, is thrilled to present a new school supply drive with all items donated to Enchanted Backpack, the charity that provides fully stocked backpacks to children in need. Guests who donate $20 in new school supplies at Wonderverse will receive a $40 Play Card to experience Wonderverse’s arcade and attractions that range from escape rooms to virtual reality and racing simulations to bumper cars. Make that donation a new backpack and get a bonus $10 dining card. Enchanted Backpack, a 501(c)3 organization, was started with the belief that all children deserve to have the tools they need to learn and excel and that all teachers deserve to have the support and materials to make their classrooms exciting learning centers.
Wonderverse, the 45,000 square-foot thrilling, multi-function dining and entertainment space, hosts a hybrid of physical and immersive multimedia experiences, interactive installations, dynamic attractions, various props and photo ops, and themed
dining experiences, and allows guests to enter imaginative worlds from popular films, television series, and video games. Sony films such as Ghostbusters, Uncharted, Jumanji, Bad Boys, Zombieland, and more are featured in activations including Uncharted: The Pursuit; Ghostbusters Virtual Reality Academy: Pacific Playland; Zombieland Bumper Cars; Jumanji: Reverse The Curse; Bad Boys Racing Club; and The Ghost Trap.
The restaurant at Wonderverse offers a diverse selection of modern American cuisine, meticulously curated by Chef Scott Donaldson. With a menu featuring a variety of innovative dishes, guests can expect a culinary experience that is out of this world. The restaurant at Wonderverse prepares guests to embark on a supernatural journey as they enter the Ghost Trap Speakeasy. This unique bar offers more than specially made cocktails, it promises an unforgettable experience for attendees and their fellow Ghostbusters. It is first-come, first-served at The Bar at Wonderverse, where guests can sip and savor light bites, tasty desserts, and unique cocktails/ mocktails.
NAREB APPLAUDS VICE PRESIDENT HARRIS’S PLAN TO REVIVE HOUSING INDUSTRY AND MAKE HOMES MORE AFFORDABLE
WASHINGTON, DC -- The National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB) applauded Vice President Kamala Harris’ plan to lower housing costs by providing incentives to builders to construct three million new units, offering $25,000 in downpayment support for first-time homebuyers and creating a $40 billion fund for local governments to build housing.
“NAREB enthusiastically supports the Vice President’s housing plan,” said Dr. Courtney Johnson Rose, NAREB’s President. “NAREB recognizes that the lack of sufficient housing inventory is a major reason for the high prices preventing Black families and other consumers from purchasing a home. This is a tremendous plan that will help families across America.”
Harris, the presumed Democratic presidential nominee, announced the plan today. It would provide tax incentives to homebuilders for constructing “starter houses” geared to first-time buyers and affordable rental housing. If she is elected, Congress will need to approve many of the provisions. Harris is also calling for legislation to crack down on companies contributing to surging rent prices and to remove tax benefits for major investors who acquire large numbers of single-family homes.
Dr. Rose asserted that Vice President Harris is on target with her plan, noting that housing demand outpaces new home construction by roughly 100,000 units annually, creating the largest housing shortfall in nearly half a century. The inadequate supply of new homes contributes to the growing housing affordability crisis.
“This proposal demonstrates that Vice President Harris understands the plight of middle-class families in America, and she has innovative answers to their housing challenges,” Dr. Rose said, recalling that NAREB researchers previously identified the lack of inventory and investor home purchases as making it more difficult for families to purchase homes.
NAREB’s 2023 State of Housing in Black America (SHIBA) report declared an enormous need to increase the affordable housing stock and called on the government to reform the nation’s housing finance system
From happy hours and interactive experiences to trivia nights and live entertainment, Wonderverse has something for everyone. Adults can sip on half off cocktails during happy hour, held Monday through Friday from 4 pm to 6 pm. Every Wednesday from 6 pm to 8 pm, Wonderverse will host themed trivia nights where participants can showcase their Sony film knowledge on classics ranging from “Bad Boys” to “Ghostbusters.”
Enchanted Backpack was created over 50 years ago by the family that founded the Alberto Culver Company. The Foundation historically supported groups working in health care, education and programs designed to better family life. Today the Foundation, directed by the second and third family generations under the banner of “Innovative Philanthropy at Work”, has continued and deepened that focus while creating new, entrepreneurial initiatives that extend its passion and reach beyond traditional funding channels. Other examples of the family’s innovative practices are exemplified through the CAST Water Safety Foundation and Enchanted Backpack, and “Feed It Forward”, a $3.5 million initiative the Foundation began at the onset of the COVID pandemic. “Feed It Forward” partnered nonprofits with mom-and-pop restaurants to feed those in need while keeping neighborhood restaurants open with steady business.
motion picture production, acquisition, and distribution; television production, acquisition, and distribution; television networks; digital content creation and distribution; operation of studio facilities; and development of new entertainment products, services and technologies. Sony Pictures Television operates dozens of wholly-owned or joint-venture production companies around the world. SPE’s Motion Picture Group production organizations include Columbia Pictures, Screen Gems, TriStar Pictures, 3000 Pictures, Sony Pictures Animation, Stage 6 Films, AFFIRM Films, Sony Pictures International Productions, and Sony Pictures Classics. For additional information, visit http:// www.sonypictures.com/corp/divisions. html.
by requiring a restructured Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to form partnerships with large financial institutions via special purpose credit programs. SHIBA estimated that an efficient housing rehabilitation program financed by the Housing Government Sponsored Enterprises (GSEs) could save 107,000 homes annually.
Dr. Rose also welcomed a crackdown on investor-purchased single-family homes.
The SHIBA report said investor home purchases accelerated during the 20202021 pandemic. By the first quarter of 2022, investor purchases of single-family homes peaked at 28% of market share. As of the first quarter of 2023, investors accounted for about 27% of single-family home purchases.
“Investor home purchases negatively impact the affordability and supply of homes for sale, particularly for lower-income households,” Dr. Rose said. “Investors outbid typical homebuyers and pay cash for houses and not perform inspections or appraisals. Many investor-owned single-family homes are transformed into rental housing, removing it from the owner-occupied stock.”
Dr. Rose said the Harris plan can spur a new era in homeownership for all Americans.
“This plan is the kind of jolt that the housing industry has needed,” said Dr. Rose. “This is how we create a more equitable America.”
NAREB was formed in 1947 to secure equal housing opportunities regardless of race, creed, or color. NAREB has advocated for legislation and supported or instigated legal challenges that ensure fair housing, sustainable homeownership, and access to credit for Black Americans. Simultaneously, NAREB advocates for and promotes access to business opportunities for Black real estate professionals in each real estate discipline. From the past to the present, NAREB remains an association that is proud of its history, dedicated to its chosen struggle, and unrelenting in its pursuit of the REALTIST®’s mission/vision embedded goal, “Democracy in Housing.”
Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) is a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Group Corporation. SPE’s global operations encompass
Wonderverse is a dynamic 45,000 square-foot dining and entertainment venue offering immersive multimedia experiences, interactive installations, and dynamic attractions. Located at 2310 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, IL 60523, on Level 1 just outside Chicago in the renowned Oakbrook Center, one of the nation’s top shopping destinations. Admission to Wonderverse is free, with attractions priced for all to enjoy. It is recommended to book tickets in advance as availability may be limited. Guests under 16 years old must be accompanied by an adult at least 21 years of age. For more information or to make reservations, visit WonderverseChicago.com or stay updated on social media @WonderverseChicago.
CELIA CRUZ MAKES HISTORY ONCE MORE
The Singer Will Be the First Afro-Latina To Appear on U.S. Currency
MIAMI, PRNewswire -- The Celia Cruz Estate and its executor, Omer Pardillo-Cid, announced that the coin dedicated to the immortal Cuban singer Celia Cruz, one of the most beloved and outstanding artists of the 20th century, has officially entered circulation. Cruz was chosen as one of five exceptional women to be celebrated by the United States Mint’s American Women Quarters Program™ in 2025. The so-called Queen of Salsa, who passed away in 2003, appears on the coin in relief, dressed in traditional Cuban garb next to her motto ¡Azúcar!
The year 2025 marks the centennial of the birth of the legendary singer and this is just one of the many events that celebrate this historic date. In June of this year, a commemorative album called Celia Cruz En Vivo: 100 Años de Azúcar (Celia Cruz Live: 100 Years of Azúcar) produced by Loud And Live Studios and distributed by InnerCat, was the first of these events. The album, which contained never-released live recordings of the singer in concert in the mid-eighties, was released digitally and as a specially packaged vinyl, and became an instant collector’s item.
According to Ventris C. Gibson, Director of the Mint, “All of the women honored have unique accomplishments that have significantly impacted the history of our nation”
cultural footprint is huge. In the two decades since her death, the fame and affection for this emblematic artist has grown and continues to grow daily. Celia Cruz has become the most idolized Hispanic singer in history. The iconic singer, who received countless awards and recognitions during her lifetime, including three GRAMMY®s and four Latin GRAMMY®s, was immortalized by the United States Postal Service with a postage stamp bearing her image as part of the Latin Music Legends Forever series and was chosen by the North American magazine Rolling Stone® as one of the 200 best singers in history (number 18). Recently, her image was preserved by the toy manufacturer Mattel® in a Barbie® doll as part of the Inspiring Women series.
The American Women Quarters is a fouryear program authorized by the Circulating Collectible Coin Redesign Act of 2020 (Public Law 116-330) to celebrate the achievements and positive contributions of women in this nation. This year, Celia Cruz was chosen alongside Patsy Takemoto Mink, Dr. Mary Edwards Walker, Pauli Murray and Zitkala-Ša. It is the first time that an Afro-Latina has been honored in this way.
“Celia received so many accolades during her lifetime that it was hard to expect a greater honor than those she had already accumulated during her legendary career. But to have been honored by the U.S. Mint in this way is something that would have surprised her greatly since she was a simple and humble woman,” said Omer Pardillo-Cid, Cruz’s last artistic representative and the executor of her estate. “The adjective ‘unique’ has been used a great deal, but I really can’t find another that is more correct to describe Celia Cruz. Unique and eternal.”
Celia Cruz was born in Havana, Cuba in 1925, and until her death in 2003, she took her music around the world spreading her distinctive flavor and joy in her wake. Her
“We are thrilled to partner with the Celia Cruz Estate to celebrate the legacy of Celia Cruz,” said Benjamin León, Jr., Chairman and Founder of Leon Medical Centers. “Celia’s music and spirit have been an inspiration to countless people, and this commemorative quarter and carrying case is a beautiful tribute to her incredible contributions to music and culture. As a Cuban exile, this project holds a special place in my heart, and I am honored to share this moment with our Leon community.”
The Celia Cruz Estate is responsible for the safeguarding, protection and maximizing the benefits accruable into and from all Celia Cruz intellectual property assets, including Celia Cruz copyrights, trademarks, URL, image rights, archives, performance rights, naming rights and together with Celia Cruz Legacy Project Archive and Research Center collects, safeguards and makes accessible materials, documents, photographs, video footage, stage dresses and pieces from Celia Cruz’s personal collection to keep the Legacy of Celia Cruz alive for generations to come. Visit celiacruz.com for more information.
Congress created the United States Mint in 1792, and the Mint became part of the Department of the Treasury in 1873. As the Nation’s sole manufacturer of legal tender coinage, the Mint is responsible for producing circulating coinage for the Nation to conduct its trade and commerce. The Mint also produces numismatic products, including proof, uncirculated, and commemorative coins; Congressional Gold Medals; silver and bronze medals; and silver and gold bullion coins. Its numismatic programs are self-sustaining and operate at no cost to taxpayers.
King: A Life by Jonathan Eig Wins 2024 Edwards Book Award from the Rodel Institute
NEW YORK, PRNewswire -- The Rodel Institute is pleased to announce that Jonathan Eig’s biography King: A Life has won the 2024 Edwards Book Award. The prize will be conferred on September 26 at the University of Virginia’s Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy, which is co-hosting this year’s award ceremony with the Rodel Institute.
The Edwards Book Award is given annually to a book that contributes to the understanding and practice of democracy and American politics. Published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux, King: A Life provides a compelling account of Martin Luther King Jr.’s life-long fight for racial and economic justice in America.
The Rodel Institute’s Lizzy McCourt Noonan, Executive Director of the Edwards Book Award, said: “Dr. King’s writing has long been part of the Rodel Fellowship’s curriculum. We hope this award will help focus attention on our desperate need for principled and inspiring leadership in America today.”
Ian Solomon, Dean of the UVA Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy and a member of the Edwards Book Award Committee, stated: “Martin Luther King Jr.’s example of leadership to bridge divides offers valuable lessons for all of us working to build a more just, equal, and loving society. It is an honor to welcome biographer Jonathan Eig and the Rodel Institute to UVA Grounds to celebrate Dr. King’s life and Eig’s brilliant book.”
Jonathan Eig is an American journalist and biographer. Eig’s work has appeared in the Washington Post, New York Times, The New Yorker, and many other leading magazines and newspapers. His previous books include Ali: A Life (2017) and The Birth of the Pill: How Four Crusaders Reinvented Sex and Launched a Revolution (2014). In addition to winning the Edwards Books Award, King: A Life won the 2024 Pulitzer Prize for biography. Please visit www.rodelinstitute.org for more information about the Edwards Book Award, its selection committee, and this year’s longlist and shortlist finalists.
The Rodel Institute seeks to strengthen democracy and public leadership in the United States. A nonpartisan center for leadership and intellectual growth, we help America’s most promising leaders deepen their commitment to democracy and the rule of law and work together to address some of our nation’s most important domestic and international challenges. For more information, visit www.rodelinstitute.org.
Founded in 2007, the University of Virginia’s Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy empowers leaders to solve complex policy problems in a diverse and divided world. With a multidisciplinary faculty of scholars and practitioners, the Batten School offers award-winning educational programs and develops knowledge and solutions for humanity’s most pressing challenges. For more information: www.batten.virginia.edu.
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erty 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, 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. 14-2305482 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 2024 CH 01177 TJSC#: 44-1761 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 # 2024 CH 01177 I3250288
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION TOWD POINT MORTGAGE TRUST 2019-HY3, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE Plaintiff, -v.UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW AND LEGATEES OF LILLIE MAE SIMS, BANC ONE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC., DARRYL EASLEY, CARY ROSENTHAL AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR LILLIE MAE SIMS, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 2023 CH 06019 6807 S. WABASH AVE. CHICAGO, IL 60637 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 6, 2024, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 A.M. on October 1, 2024, 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: THE SOUTH 13.17 FEET OF THE NORTH 28.13 FEET OF LOT 23 IN BLOCK 5 IN LANCASTER
SUBDIVISION, BEING A SUBDIVISION IN THE WEST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 22, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 14, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 6807 S. WABASH AVE., CHICAGO, IL 60637 Property Index No. 20-22-307-048-0000 The real estate is improved with a townhouse. The judgment amount was $78,633.04. 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, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(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, contact JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC Plaintiff's Attorneys, 30 N. LASALLE STREET, SUITE 3650, Chicago, IL, 60602 (312) 541-9710. Please refer to file number 23 0198. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC 30 N. LASALLE STREET, SUITE 3650 Chicago IL, 60602 312-541-9710 EMail: ilpleadings@johnsonblumberg.com Attorney File No. 23 0198 Attorney Code. 40342 Case Number: 2023 CH 06019 TJSC#: 44-1670 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that
purpose. Case # 2023 CH 06019 I3250442 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 A.M. on September 23, 2024, 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: LOT 16 IN BLOCK 29 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT PARTITION OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 31, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, IN RANGE 15, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN (EXCEPT LAND BELONGING TO THE SOUTH CHICAGO RAILROAD COMPANY) IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS 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, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Plaintiff's Attorneys, 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 (630) 794-9876 THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE IL, 60527 630-794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-19-07143 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 2019 CH 12155 TJSC#: 44-2112 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 # 2019 CH 12155 I3250567
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