When Britney S. Lewis was younger, she read the “Twilight” series. She wanted to see more representation in fantasy and contemporary books, so she decided she wanted to tell her own stories and set out to do that. It was the start of her falling in love with storytelling. Lewis has already written and released “The Dark Place” and “The Undead Truth of Us.” In 2025, her book, “Blood Moon,” is slated for release. The book follows Mirabella “Mira” Owens as she starts her freshman year at a college in Kansas.
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FEMA DEADLINE FOR JULY DAMAGES IS DECEMBER 13
Homeowners and renters with disasterrelated damage or loss from the July 13-16 severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds, and flooding in Cook, Fulton, Henry, St. Clair, Washington, Will, and Winnebago counties have until Friday, December 13, 2024 to apply for assistance from FEMA.
FEMA assistance may include grants for temporary housing, basic home repair or replacement and other disaster-related expenses, such as moving and storage costs, primary vehicle repair or replacement, essential furniture and appliances, medical and dental costs, and childcare costs. Some homeowners may also be eligible for mitigation funds to help prevent storm-related loss in the future such as roof repairs to withstand higher winds or elevating a water heater, furnace or electrical panel to prevent flood damage.
Applicants with disabilities may be eligible for funds towards specific repairs or additions to make their home accessible, such as an exterior ramp, grab bars, and paved path to the home entrance. Improvements can be made even if these features were not present prior to the disaster, and they are needed due to a preexisting disability or a disability caused by the disaster.
Remember, you must apply to be considered for FEMA assistance. The fastest way to apply is by going online to DisasterAssistance.gov, downloading the FEMA mobile app or calling the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362. Multilingual operators are available to take your call; press option 2 for Spanish and 3 for all other languages. If you use a relay service, such as video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others, give FEMA the number for that service.
To apply with FEMA, you must have a Social Security number and be a U.S. citizen, non-citizen national or qualified non-citizen. At least one member in the impacted residence must meet this eligibility criteria to apply for assistance for the household. A parent or guardian, who doesn’t meet citizenship criteria, can apply on behalf of a minor child under age 18 who has a Social Security number and lives in the same household with them. FEMA does not share individuals’ personal information with other federal or local agencies.
The deadline to apply for FEMA assistance is December 13, 2024. For more information about the disaster recovery operation in Illinois, visit www.fema.gov/disaster/4819.
ILLINOIS HOUSE SPEAKER TO HOST 3RD ANNUAL BLUE CHRISTMAS TOY DRIVE AND FUNDRAISER DECEMBER 18
CHICAGO, PRNewswire -- This holiday season, Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch is excited to host his 3rd Annual Blue Christmas Toy Drive and Fundraiser, a festive and impactful event aimed at spreading holiday cheer and providing support to children and families across Illinois. The event will collect new toys and gifts to ensure that every child has the opportunity to experience the magic of the season.
Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch is excited to host his 3rd Annual Blue Christmas Toy Drive and Fundraiser on December 18, 2024. The event is a festive and impactful event aimed at spreading holiday cheer and providing support to children and families across Illinois. Get tickets at DemsForILHouse. com.
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Lewis said it feels surreal to release her work into the world. She always dreamed of having her books out in the world. She said it is a good feeling to have her books published. She has a lot of pride and is grateful that it is happening.
“I had been living in this dream state for so long, I had been waiting to get my books published for just about 10 years,” she said.
Lewis describes her writing as very metaphorical. Her first two books deal with grief and love and how those affect people. In “The Undead Truth of Us,” she used words and allegories to describe how losing a parent can reshape a person’s entire world and how it can cause a person to see things that aren’t really there. “The Dark Place,” deals with the loss of a sibling and how it affects the parents and siblings and how grief can make a person feel like they’re not in their body anymore. She said her writing can also be a little lyrical.
started writing “Blood Moon” in January 2023 and by February of that year she had a first draft completed. By Fall 2023, the book was sold to Page Street, an imprint of Macmillan Publishers.
Lewis said for her, having Black and diverse characters throughout her stories is about representation and that representation signifying the humanity of the people portrayed in her books. She said oftentimes, Black people get used as a plot device in stories, for example Rue in the Hunger Games.
“We get used in these tragic ways and I just wanted to show that we’re human, we feel, we think and we do. We’re more than just a plot device or a narrative for someone’s story,” she said.
“I’m going to write and tell my own story with all the things that made me mad and make it better,” she said. She created a main character that had the same drive and fierceness as Bonnie Bennett, with the chemistry Bonnie and Damon Salvatore had, as well as get payback for Maddie Bishop in “Sirens.”
Lewis was inspired to write “Blood Moon” in Winter 2022. She was watching “Sirens” and started re-watching “Vampire Diaries.” She started to go down the rabbit hole of the drama that was taking place with the cast, especially with the way Kat Graham, who played Bonnie Bennett, was treated during cast interviews. She was frustrated about the way Graham and her character were treated, as well as re-watching “Twilght,” and was always Team Jacob. She had a moment.
“I’m going to write and tell my own story with all the things that made me mad and make it better,” she said. She created a main character that had the same drive and fierceness as Bonnie Bennett, with the chemistry Bonnie and Damon Salvatore had, as well as get payback for Maddie Bishop in “Sirens.”
Lewis was so excited about the idea for the book that she
“We get to fall in love and we should be the main character in all of our stories. We also can be the villain, if we want to be the villain, but we don’t have to be stuck in one particular role to serve someone else.”
Lewis wants the representation to be present and for other Black writers and writers of color to know they can write about whatever they want to write about. As a native of Kansas City, Lewis wanted to set her stories there because all the stories she read growing up weren’t based in that part of the Midwest.
Lewis said her first two books have been very well received. She won the Kansas Notable Book Award in 2023 for “The Undead Truth of Us.” Her book, “The Dark Place” was selected as a recommended title by the Kansas National Education Association’s Reading Circle Commission. Lewis said the books have done more than she could’ve dreamt they would do, and she is very happy with them.
Lewis hopes that people love “Blood Moon,” and she has so much joy about the story. She always wanted to create a fantasy romance series because it was something she wanted as a teenager and wants to read as an adult.
For more information about Britney S. Lewis, visit britneyslewis.com.
THE AUDITORIUM PRESENTS THE RETURN OF THE INSPIRATIONAL TOO HOT TO HANDEL: The Jazz-Gospel Messiah IN TWO PERFORMANCES ONLY, JAN. 11 & 12, 2025
Joyous jazz-gospel concert commemorates Martin Luther King Jr. Day; Legendary Hammond B organist and celebrity music director Fred Nelson III joins powerhouse talent filling The Auditorium stage! Back by popular demand, Too Hot to Handel: The Jazz-Gospel Messiah, a fresh reimagined twist on Handel’s classic masterpiece, theMessiah, returns to The Auditorium (50 E. Ida B Wells Drive) in two glorious performances only, Saturday, January 11, 2025, at 6pm and Sunday, January 12, 2025, at 3pm. Tickets, starting at $39.00, are now on sale by visiting www. auditoriumtheatre.org or calling The Auditorium’s Ticket Service Center at 312.341.2300. Plus, groups are encouraged to celebrate together with discount tickets also available through the Ticket Service Center.
Gracing The Auditorium stage for the first time since December 2022, the transformative power of Too Hot to Handel: The Jazz-Gospel Messiah returns bigger and better than ever. Joyously reinventing the original musical material from the Messiah using scat, backbeats, jazz and gospel vocals, and instrumental improvisation Too Hot to Handel creates an exhilarating and moving experience that leaves audiences shouting Hallelujah! In commemoration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day (January 20, 2025), the production begins with a newly produced video homage to King. Then the music begins, bringing to life, in sweeping grandeur, the biblical text and power of the gospel, backed by a soul-stirring 70-member Chicago choir, honoring historic church choral traditions. Joining them are stand-out solo vocalists Alfreda Burke (soprano), Rodrick Dixon (tenor),
and Karen-Marie Richardson (alto), solo instrumentalists CSO assistant concert master David Taylor and CSO cellist Richard Hirschl, and star solo pianist Alvin Waddles, all accompanied by both a chamber orchestra and a new-to Too Hot to Handel jazz combo, the Chicago Collective Rhythm Section.
New in 2025, more great Chicago talent joins the roster: George Stelluto - music director of the Peoria Symphony Orchestra who’s conducted around the world including at the Ravinia Festival, San Franscisco Symphony, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and more- will serve as Music Director and Conductor, and nationally-renowned music director, conductor, composer and keyboardist extraordinaire Fred Nelson III – who’s currently serving as music director for Jennifer Hudson’s The Gift of Love national tour and whose credits also include working with Aretha Franklin, Jennifer Holliday and Anita Baker – will serve as the jazz bandleader while wowing the audience with his acclaimed chops on the Hammond B organ.
Rounding out the creative roster are veteran Old St. Patrick’s Church choir director William Fraher, again leading the Too Hot to Handel choir, and musical theater pro and cabaret vocalist Joan Curto returns as Director.
“Audiences should look forward to two unforgettable concert experiences at The Auditorium in the new year, as we welcome back Too Hot to Handel,” said The Auditorium CEO Rich Regan. “In addition to the talented trio of soloists Too Hotconcertgoers have come to count on for their passionate vocal interpretations – Alfreda, Rod, and Karen-Marie – making his Too Hot debut on the Hammond B organ and leading a new-to
New program aims to enhance medication options, strengthen adherence, reduce financial burden and improve clinical outcomes for patients
BOSTON — Clearway Health, a specialty pharmacy services company partnering with hospitals and health systems to build and strengthen specialty pharmacy programs, has announced a strategic partnership with Sinai Chicago to expand specialty pharmacy services for patients. Specialty medications typically require special handling, administration and monitoring and are used to treat chronic conditions such as multiple sclerosis, cystic fibrosis, cancer and inflammatory conditions.
inequity. We know this specialty pharmacy collaboration will strengthen our ability to provide the care our patients need and deserve.”
Holiday gift guide for people living with dementia and their caregivers
Holiday shopping and gift-giving can often be challenging, but even more so when shopping for a person living with dementia. There are seven million Americans living with Alzheimer’s disease, including 266,500 living in Illinois. Depending on the stage of disease, some well-intentioned gifts may no longer be appropriate or practical for the person.
Sinai Chicago serves a large population of patients facing significant systemic barriers and health disparities. The partnership with Clearway Health will help to reduce these barriers by ensuring patients have affordable access to new medication therapies and the support in place needed to make their treatment journey as seamless as possible. The specialty pharmacy program will embed skilled pharmacists and specialty pharmacy patient liaisons directly into Sinai Chicago’s clinical teams to strengthen medication management, adherence and improve overall clinical outcomes for patients on specialty medication therapies.
Providers and care team members will benefit from reduced administrative burdens that specialty prescriptions require. From navigating insurance coverage, financial assistance and gaining prior authorization approval to ensuring patient prescriptions are filled, delivered and taken as prescribed, Clearway Health’s specialty pharmacy team will integrate with the care team and expertly lead these tasks in an efficient and timely manner, so that the clinical care team can focus attention on the patients.
“Clearway Health shares Sinai Chicago’s values to keep people at the center of everything we do and to improve the health of the individuals and communities we serve,” said Allison Arant, senior vice president, client development, Clearway Health. “Sinai Chicago is uniquely positioned to transform specialty pharmacy care for their patients, unburden their providers and clinical staff and create a legacy. We are grateful they have chosen Clearway Health as their partner to do this meaningful work and celebrate their commitment to prioritize access to specialty pharmacy care for its vulnerable patients and community.”
For the holiday season, the Alzheimer’s Association has released its 2024 Holiday Gift Guide, offering gift ideas for individuals living in the early, middle and late stages of Alzheimer’s disease. The guide also includes gift suggestions aimed at keeping those living with dementia engaged and involved in everyday tasks, as well as gift ideas for the more than 11 million family members and friends across the country serving as unpaid caregivers for these individuals.
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Additionally, the collaboration will improve specialty pharmacy operational workflows, operationalize clinical programs to help eliminate disease states such as hepatitis C and human immunodeficiency virus, unlock medication access to limited distribution medications, provide proprietary software technology and lead pharmacy accreditation processes. Clearway Health will also help Sinai Chicago expand their current retail pharmacy services to include new specialty pharmacy services and provide expert outsourcing and management services.
“Sinai Chicago chose Clearway Health because of their like-mindedness and health system legacy as well as their exclusive focus on specialty pharmacy,” said Sameer Shah, PharmD, president, Mount Sinai Hospital Chicago. “For more than a century, we have been serving communities in need facing health disparities and
Clearway Health’s specialty pharmacy services create sustainable assets and build lasting legacies for hospitals and health systems, providing a service that every patient deserves. Our team began at Boston Medical Center Health System, improving access to care and managing the complex medication needs of vulnerable patient populations. Equipped with this unique experience to solve challenges, Clearway Health partners with other hospitals and health systems to provide transformative specialty pharmacy services that put patients first. Our strategic partnerships build and strengthen the infrastructure for specialty pharmacy programs through improving operational workflows, implementing clinical programs, hiring and embedding skilled pharmacists and patient liaisons into the clinical team, providing proprietary software technology, unlocking drug access and leading accreditation processes. Clearway Health delivers a clinically driven service that eliminates barriers to medication access, improves the health of patients and communities, grows revenue at healthy margins for health systems and reduces costs for patients.
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Sinai Chicago is a Chicago-based private, not-for-profit organization, includes seven member organizations serving the West and Southwest sides; Mount Sinai Hospital, Holy Cross Hospital, Sinai Children’s Hospital, Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital, Sinai Medical Group, Sinai Community Institute and Sinai Urban Health Institute. The system has over 3500 employees, over 800 physicians on its hospital medical staffs, 654 licensed beds, 100,000+ annual emergency department patient visits and eight physician residency training programs. www.sinai.org
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Too Hot to Handel rhythm section will be Chicago’s own Fred Nelson III. We couldn’t be more thrilled to add this new energy!”
Created in 1992 as a collaboration between acclaimed conductor Marin Alsop with orchestrators and arrangers Bob Christianson and Gary Anderson, Too Hot to Handel had its Chicago premiere at The Auditorium in 2006. Using the original musical material from Messiah, Alsop, Christianson, and Anderson reinvented the basic melodic and harmonic outlines of Handel’s original by using scat, backbeats, jazz and gospel vocals, instrumental improvisation, and the walking bass line played by the bass soloist. Messiah’s recita-
5 gifts for people living with Alzheimer’s – in the early stages
w Post-it notes or an erasable white board to list reminders or the day’s activities.
w Baskets or trays that can be labeled within cabinets or drawers.
w Gift cards for ride-sharing services or a favorite activity (e.g. golf, movie, restaurant) helping the person to remain active.
w GPS trackers (bracelets, watches, small trackers) or enrollment in a safe return program to keep the person safe.
w A “memory” calendar featuring family photos –write-in special family occasions such as birthdays and anniversaries.
5 gifts for people living with Alzheimer’s – in the middle to late stages
w Music playlists that include the person’s favorite artists or songs.
w Comfortable, loose-fitting clothing that is easy to put on, remove and wash, such as sweat suits, slip-on blouses/shirts, non-slip socks, Velcro-fastened shoes, wrinkle-free nightgowns, nightshirts or a fluffy bathrobe.
w Framed photographs or a photo collage created specifically for your loved one. Insert the names of the people in the photos to help with identification.
w Soothing gifts that can help with anxiety like a handheld massage ball or a soft blanket.
w Adaptive dining equipment such as no-spill cups, plate guards and silverware with specifically designed handles that enables greater independence during meals.
5 gifts to help with everyday tasks and keep the person living with Alzheimer’s engaged
w A memory phone that can store pictures with the names and contact information of family and friends.
w Nightlights that activate automatically when it gets dark.
w A digital clock with large type to indicate date and time.
w An outing to a movie, play or concert, sporting event, museum or possibly an organized holiday shopping trip with friends and family.
w Engage your loved one in making homemade gifts for the family, painting ornaments, decorating stockings, table setting, scrapbooking or other activity gifts.
5 gifts for dementia caregivers
w The most important gift you can give a dementia caregiver is the gift of time. In fact, just a 20-minute break each day can help lower a caregiver’s stress and help avoid burnout.
w Self-made coupons for cleaning the house, cooking a meal, mowing the lawn or shoveling the driveway.
w Gift cards and certificates for restaurants or meal delivery, laundry/dry cleaning services, lawn care services, computer/technology support, maid services, and personal pampering services such as massages and pedicures.
w Books – in addition to giving novels on the caregiver’s “must read” list, there are a number of books on caregiving and maintaining self-health.
w Focus on self-care with a bundle of personal care items (moisturizers, bath bombs and soaks, foot creams, scrubs, soaps).
Contact: Lionell Martin, Public Relations Manager, Alzheimer’s Association, lrmartin@alz.org, 773.593.4211. For more tips on how families affected by Alzheimer’s and other dementias can safely enjoy time with family and friends during the holidays, visit the Alzheimer’s Association, alz.org. The Alzheimer’s Association provides information, programs and services at no charge to help families facing Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia. For additional information, call the free 24-hour Helpline at 800-272-3900.
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Did You Reach Your Financial Goal This Year?
SPONSORED BY JPMORGANCHASE
Eleven months ago, many people set financial goals for the New Year. Maybe you planned to buy a new home, finance a new vehicle or start a new business. Whether you made New Year’s resolutions, pasted images on a vision board or crunched numbers on an official balance sheet, you had every intention of achieving those goals in 2024. As the year draws to a close, it’s time to look back on what worked -- or where you may have gone wrong financially. Those lessons learned can help you set new goals and better manage your finances in 2025.
Jared Evans, Community Manager at Chase’s Stony Island Community Center branch, offers six dos and don’ts about financial planning and management that can help you achieve a fresh start in 2025 and get closer to reaching your goals.
1DO create a budget
One common financial mistake is not having a budget at all. Remaining in the dark about your spending can limit your ability to save for important goals like a car, a home or your retirement. If you don’t know what you’re spending, there’s a good chance you may be spending too much.
2DON’T
leave your budget up to chance
Using guesswork when trying to allocate your monthly budget can lead to overestimating or underestimating how much to allot toward each budgeting category. This may set you up for failure. Taking a month to assess and identify your spending patterns may help to establish a baseline as you’re setting your budget.
3DO
track your spending
4DON’T put wants and needs in the same category
A common error beginner budgeters can make is mistaking “wants” for “needs.” Needs are essential items like utility bills, rent or mortgage payments, and groceries. These are things you need to live. Wants, on the other hand, are non-essential expenses like dining out or entertainment. It may still be possible to find room in your budget to accommodate a few luxuries, but being honest with yourself about what’s truly necessary may help you avoid this budgeting mishap.
5DO
keep it simple
Get to know your spending by creating a monthly budget tracker. You can then review your spending and track it in a monthly budget worksheet. Over time, you can adjust which budgeting categories to cut back spending on. Expenses can fluctuate month to month, so be prepared to shift gears whenever necessary.
The idea of listing every single expenditure for a month might seem daunting, but you don’t have to go that far. It can be helpful to create a budget that works for you, which includes making it manageable enough to take on in the first place. If you’re just starting out, create just a handful of budgeting categories to help keep things simple.
6DON’T skip the emergency fund
Life is unpredictable and having an emergency fund to pay for unplanned expenses may help you during that time. Without it, you may have to dip into long-
term savings or use a credit card if the unexpected arises. Creating an emergency fund doesn’t have to be intimidating. When you’re making your budget, include a monthly line item for emergency fund contributions. This can help build up your reserves over time. Many bank accounts even let you automate these emergency fund deposits.
The bottom line
Give yourself grace if you fell short of your financial goals this year. As you prepare for 2025, remember that budgeting can be a powerful tool to help you build better financial habits.
Start tracking your spending now to set up your budget for next year and be aware of common budgeting mistakes. It’s never too early – or too late – to get back on the road to financial freedom.
For informational/educational purposes only: Views and strategies described may not be appropriate for everyone and are not intended as specific advice/recommendation for any individual. Information has been obtained from sources believed to be reliable, but JPMorgan Chase & Co. or its affiliates and/or subsidiaries do not warrant its completeness or accuracy. JPMorgan Chase & Co. and its affiliates are not responsible for, and do not provide or endorse third party products, services, or other content.
AARP Announces Dr. Myechia Minter-Jordan as New CEO
(Black PR Wire) WASHINGTON – AARP, the nation’s largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering Americans 50 and older to choose how they live as they age, announced that Dr. Myechia Minter-Jordan will serve as its next CEO.
“Dr. Minter-Jordan joins us with the necessary attributes to successfully guide AARP on the next leg of our journey to help people live better as they age,” said Lloyd Johnson, chair of AARP’s Board of Directors. “She is an accomplished physician and innovative business leader who brings to AARP a strong passion for our social mission, demonstrated ability to balance strategic decisions with financial discipline, build strong teams, foster collaboration and lead organizations through rapid change and growth. We’re thrilled to have her leading the fight for what matters most to older Americans during this time of increasing social and technological change.”
Minter-Jordan has devoted her career to helping improve the health and wellness of individuals and communities, as a practicing physician, public health advocate and business leader. She joins AARP after serving as president and CEO of CareQuest Institute for Oral Health and CEO and chief medical officer of The Dimock Center in Massachusetts, one of the nation’s largest community health centers. Minter-Jordan’s efforts have been nationally recognized as models for advancing innovation and providing comprehensive, integrated health and human services care. She earned an M.D. from Brown University School of Medicine and an MBA from the Johns Hopkins University Carey School of Business.
improving the lives of older Americans helping people age on their own terms and live their lives to the fullest,” Minter-Jordan said. “As AARP looks ahead, we have exciting opportunities to empower, uplift and make a positive impact on the health, wealth and wellness of the more than 110 million Americans ages 50 and older and the entire country.”
With offices in every state and members in every congressional district in the country, AARP strengthens communities and advocates for what matters most to the more than 110 million Americans 50-plus and their families: health security, financial stability, and personal fulfillment. AARP works to successfully protect Social Security, Medicare, drive efforts to support family caregiving, lower prescription drug costs, create age-inclusive communities, tackle social isolation and shift public narratives on aging.
By 2030, 1 in 5 Americans will be over 65.
Older voters are routinely — by the numbers — the most powerful voting bloc.
On November 5, voters 50-plus turned out in high numbers.
Older swing voters cited personal economic security as the top issue affecting their vote.
Protecting Social Security, tackling inflation and essential costs were key drivers.
More than two-thirds wanted candidates to lower prescription drug prices.
One-third of older swing voters self-identified as family caregivers.
As people live longer and healthier lives, they contribute to their communities and fuel economic growth well past the traditional retirement age.
61 cents of every dollar.
44 percent of all jobs are held or created by people over age 50, representing 88.6 million jobs.
This is projected to grow to 101.7 million jobs by 2050.
The wages and salaries generated by people 50-plus were $5.7 trillion in 2018 and are projected to grow to $19.2 trillion by 2050.
Minter-Jordan’s depth of experience in improving lives and well-being aligns with AARP’s mission as a transformational force for aging in America. Prior to Dimock, Minter-Jordan was an attending physician and instructor of medicine at Johns Hopkins Medicine. She has served on many boards, including Harvard School of Dental Medicine and Blue Shield of California, and was appointed a member of the Massachusetts Health Planning Council Advisory Committee and the City of Boston Public Health Commission. In 2020, she also cofounded The New Commonwealth Racial Equity and Social Justice Fund (NCF) to support community groups and coalitions fighting health inequities in Massachusetts.
“This is a pivotal moment for AARP and the nation. For more than 65 years, AARP has been instrumental in
Spending by people 50-plus amounted to $8.3 trillion in 2018 — 56 cents of every dollar spent.
This is projected to grow to $28.2 trillion by 2050, or
AARP is the nation’s largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering Americans 50 and older to choose how they live as they age. With a nationwide presence, AARP strengthens communities and advocates for what matters most to the more than 110 million Americans 50-plus and their families: health security, financial stability and personal fulfillment. AARP also works for individuals in the marketplace by sparking new solutions and allowing carefully chosen, high-quality products and services to carry the AARP name. As a trusted source for news and information, AARP produces the nation’s largest circulation publications, AARP The Magazine and AARP Bulletin. To learn more, visit aarp.org/about-aarp/, aarp.org/espanol, or follow @AARP, @AARPenEspañol and @AARPadvocates on social media.
MERRELL, BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF AMERICA
DESIGN ICONIC HIKER TO FOSTER INCLUSIVE OUTDOOR EXPERIENCES
The partnership emphasizes how mentorship and outdoor equity can unlock curiosity, aspiration, and empowerment for young individuals
ROCKFORD, Mich., PRNewswire -- Merrell®, the world’s leading hike and outdoor footwear brand, announced it has collaborated on an exclusive design of the brand’s modern and innovative Moab Speed 2 in partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (BBBSA). The partnership supports the crucial need for mentorship and further promotes their shared mission to build confidence, ignite passion for nature, and inspire the journey to our full potential.
The limited-edition hiker was designed and inspired by a Merrell team member who is a volunteer “Big” – or mentor – with Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) – infusing the color and spirit of the organization into the shoe. The duo’s mindful design resulted in a playful green and black colorway, along with the program’s namesake across the heel.
“In our fourth year of partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, we aimed to create a truly unique product ‘Bigs’ and ‘Littles’ can wear together as they spend time outside together,” said Merrell Chief Marketing Officer Pallav Tamaskar. “Mentorship is crucial for empowering and building the confidence of young people, and our collaboration showcases its profound influence.”
Access and equity in the outdoors play a crucial role in building the foundations of a healthier and
happier lifestyle. Ninety percent of “Littles” participating in the BBBS program have reported feeling healthier and happier when surrounded by nature, and 79% reported a boost in self-confidence.
“The ‘It Takes Little to Be Big’ campaign redefines what it means to be a mentor and create lasting impact by being present and taking part in each other’s lives, such as experiencing every day outdoor experiences together,” said BBBSA Chief Marketing Officer Adam Vasallo. “This collaboration reinforces the power that mentorship has to unify and inspire us to make a difference in the lives of young people.”
The unisex Moab Speed 2 retails for $140 and will be available to purchase online at Merrell.com. The Moab Speed 2 is the latest innovation in hiking from Merrell – inspired by insights from athletic hikers around the world. It is designed to provide exceptional traction for outdoor multi-sport activities and
has long-lasting, lightweight comfort.
In 2023, Merrell released a public service announcement in partnership with BBBSA to address the critical need for mentorship and inspire volunteer sign-ups nationwide. The biggest hurdles of potential mentors are the perceived time and expertise required – inspiring the “It Takes Little to Be Big” campaign and Merrell’s public service announcement. Merrell has also created initiatives such as the Kids Shoe Design Contest and in-kind engagements for Littles.
The goal of BBBSA and Merrell’s partnership is to join forces to harness the power of being outside and providing access to more youth. Merrell will donate $10 for each pair of shoes sold to further support Big Brothers Big Sisters.
For more information on Merrell, please visit Merrell.com. For more information on Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, visit BBBS.org. To become a volunteer today, visit BeABig.org.
SOFTIES SOLID MARSHMALLOW V-NECK LOUNGE SET SELECTED AS ONE OF OPRAH’S FAVORITE THINGS 2024
NORCROSS, Ga., PRNewswire -- SOFTIES announced today that the Solid Marshmallow V-Neck Lounge Set is included in 2024 Oprah’s Favorite Things holiday gifts list featured on OprahDaily. com and in Oprah Daily’s special print 2024 Holiday Edition.
This year, most gifts have been selected from inspiring small businesses, including women-owned, Black-owned and other minority-owned businesses from around the country. To shop the full list of items please visit: https:// www.oprahdaily.com/oprah-favorite-things-2024. The Solid Marshmallow V-Neck Lounge Set will be available for purchase at SoftiesPJs.com and in the Oprah’s Favorite Things gift guide exclusively in Amazon’s store at amazon.com/oprah, as well as via the Amazon shopping app for customers to conveniently shop anytime, anywhere.
As Oprah’s Favorite Things celebrates the 10th anniversary of Amazon’s partnership, the Solid Marshmallow V-Neck Lounge Set will be available for purchase at SoftiesPJs.com, and exclusively in Amazon’s store at amazon.com/oprah, as well
as the Amazon shopping app for customers to conveniently shop anytime, anywhere. More than 60% of sales on Amazon’s store come from independent sellers – most of which are small and medium sized businesses. To shop the full list of items please visit: https://www.oprahdaily.com/ oprah-favorite-things-2024.
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Oprah’s Favorite Things list is a must-have holiday shopping guide that features the most ingenious gadgets, fashionable sustainable goods, decadent desserts and the finest finds in home, fashion, and beauty, with 51 gifts under $50. For more than 25 years, the brand has showcased must-give gifts for the holidays, often serving as a launch pad for small businesses and highlighting the inspiring stories of the owners behind the products.
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RENAISSANCE HOTELS FUELS LOCAL DISCOVERY ON A GLOBAL SCALE WITH THE DEBUT OF ‘R FINDS’ DIGITAL MARKETPLACE
Introducing R FINDS: a global marketplace featuring over 175 locallysourced treasures from neighborhoods across 20 countries; created to empower creative economies, encourage travelers to embrace the art of discovery, and elevate the stories of over 175+ small businesses around the globe
New York, NY– With a global presence spanning nearly 40 countries, Renaissance Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s distinguished portfolio of over 30 hotel brands, has embraced local discovery as its defining characteristic, connecting travelers with the vibrant spirit of neighborhoods worldwide. Each property reflects the unique culture and character of its surroundings through thoughtfully designed spaces, the guidance of Renaissance Navigators, and its annual Global Day of Discovery, a lively celebration of local businesses held at each of the brand’s 170+ properties around the world.
On the 10th anniversary of Global Day of Discovery, Renaissance Hotels’ celebration of localism takes on new significance with the debut of R FINDS – a global digital marketplace celebrating and supporting local artisans, creators, and small businesses, and connecting travelers to the heart of the communities that Renaissance Hotels co-exist within. Beginning with 175+ products representing Renaissance Hotels’ 175+ properties across the globe, R FINDS is more than an online marketplace — it’s a cultural
bridge that brings the soul of each property’s neighborhood to travelers everywhere, offering exclusive access to hidden gems and small businesses around the globe.
The new platform has been curated with the support of Renaissance Hotels’ Navigators, the brand’s onsite experts with deep-rooted connections to the community. Now, in addition to providing the best local discoveries for guests to savor, shop, sip and see, the Navigators’ expertise offers consumers an authentic way to discover and support the best - and often hiddencreative businesses in the neighborhoods they call home. From handcrafted goods and artisanal foods to bespoke home decor and wearable art, the array of products have been curated to embody the distinctive spirit of Renaissance neighborhoods. The commission-free marketplace empowers local artisans and entrepreneurs by providing them with global exposure without additional costs, directly benefiting the small businesses that fuel these communities.
“With the launch of R FINDS, we’re
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Get Your House In Order
What You Don’t Know Can Hurt Us
It has been my experience that ignorance is not bliss. In my life, what I did not know has caused many problems in my life. So, it has made me passionate about sharing information that I have gathered through almost 60 years of study and life experiences that has motivated me to become a financial educator. Thus, I have been given the privilege of using this column to bring attention to things that can be done to retain wealth in our Black community, one Black family at a time.
The expression, “If you knew better, you would do better.”, is something that motivates me to write this column. What you will read here are tactics that have been successfully used to obtain, maintain, sustain, and pass on wealth to future generations. Hopefully, some of you will be encouraged to employ a tactic learned here to develop or improve your family’s financial plan. Know that a family’s financial plan to pass assets on to the next generation will not only benefit an individual family, but it will also benefit the communities where the beneficiaries live.
Bringing it full circle, some of the people that I have counseled now understand that financial planning is essential for their family to preserve their assets, no matter how meager. Well informed, non-wealthy families understand that they MUST have a plan in place to provide for their care and welfare as they age. Timely planning helps to prevent the possibility of outliving their money and losing hard earned assets. So, to you non-planners, what you don’t know can hurt us, not just you and your family.
Bye for now, Bren.
QUIZ: Does a notary seal attest to the accuracy of a statement of facts in an affidavit?
Answers to last week’s quiz: There are NO statutory requirements that qualify a person to be an executor of your estate. You are free to appoint anyone over the age of 18 to be the executor of your estate.
To get more detailed answers to last week’s QUIZ question or for general questions that you may have, please call me: 773-819-1700
Disclaimer: The illustrations presented in this column are not, nor are they intended to be, legal, financial, or any other licensed professional advice, you should contact the licensed professional of your choice for advice on your individual situation.
Bren Sheriff
The event was hosted by Love McPherson with special guests Anita Wilson, Rev. Reginald Sharpe, Jr. and Marseil Jackson
Photos By L.M. Warbington Photography
evolving Global Day of Discovery from a one-day celebration of localism to a platform that fosters meaningful connections year-round,” said Jennifer Connell, Vice President and Global Brand Leader of Premium Distinctive and Collection Brands at Marriott International. “This digital marketplace connects travelers instantly to unique makers from around the world, proving that our commitment to generating positive and sustained impact for our neighbors extends far beyond the walls of each hotel.”
Global retailers will include brands such as Amorío from Mexico, EIRA from India, Larimar from the Dominican Republic, Suraquia from Spain, and Mince from Thailand; along with US retailers like Chicago’s Sunday Standard, Ox & Pine Leather Goods from Texas, and Meyer the Hatter from New Orleans. Additional highlights from the marketplace include fragrances, vintage posters, watches, jewelry, home goods, purses, and apparel, with products, such as the brand’s custom blended honey kit, to be added in early 2025. The honey kit will include unique tasting profiles representing three destinations, including Edisto Gold Honey from Charleston, South Carolina, Heaven’s Honey from Chicago and Manoa Honey & Mead from Wahiawa (Oahu), Hawaii. The kit will also include corresponding cocktail recipes curated from each nominating hotels’ Evenings Ritual program.
With an editorially-driven approach, the site features curated content from Wallpaper* magazine and contributions from celebrity guest editors, such as James Beard Award-winning chef, artist, and advocate Sophia Roe, as well as other notable tastemakers. Through these collaborations, R Finds reinforces Renaissance’s commitment to daily discovery, offering thoughtful perspectives on the people, products, and stories that make each neighborhood unique.
“Arriving at a time of the year when countless small business owners that make up our vibrant communities are being recognized and supported, I’m honored to help craft, shape, and share the stories of local communities that connect to travel experiences,” said Sophia Roe. “R Finds is a natural platform for stories that reflect the commitment Renaissance Hotels has to making an authentic difference in local communities – and creating memorable, meaningful experiences for travelers.”
Connecting travelers and locals from all parts of the globe, Renaissance Hotels’ new platform not only honors its properties but also uplifts the people and communities that make each destination worth discovering.
To discover intriguing neighborhood finds from around the world all in one place or for more information on R Finds, visit www.R-Finds.com. To learn more about Renaissance Hotels, visit www.renhotels.com.
What are you willing to RISK
Todays citizens recognize the fight for civil rights and liberties was a hard fought often violent battle of people against individuals and institutions of power. That recognition is often accompanied with veneration and respect. Rarely is it accompanied with a claiming of duty, action, or commitment to work towards the preservation, let alone the extension, of those rights.
Heading into 2025 with a new President in office the question at the top of mind must be, what are we willing to put on the line, what are we willing to risk? What are churches and institutions of faith willing to risk? Presently, the visible Christian movement on display in this country is that of Christian Nationalist. The “Church” that has emerged in recent years has lauded individuals and policies that run counter to Bible based teachings, chief among them the call to love thy neighbor.
Yet, this depiction is completely untethered from the lived reality of many practicing Christians, faithbased institution, and churches who work earnestly to care for one another, their neighbors, and the world around them. The disconnect between the very public face of US Christianity and the private community based Christian living is an indictment on all Christians. But also an opportunity.
This is an opportunity to restore the Church’s legitimacy, push for true liberation, and right the relationship to the larger community and country. In Titus 1:16 (NIV) it reads “They claim to know God, but by their actions they deny him. They are detestable, disobedient and unfit for doing anything good.” This is a warning for all Christians that the silent allowing of the paint brush of the loud few to wash over the entire body is to court the moniker of the unfit.
CLASSIFIED
REAL ESTATE
AC11-27-2024
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY
DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
Plaintiff, -v.- IISIA WALKER; KASEEM HARRIS; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD
CLAIMANTS, Defendants. 2023CH02465 8244 South Kingston 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 7/17/2024, an agent of Auction.com LLC will at 12:00 AM on January 8, 2025 located at 100 N LaSalle St, Suite 1400, Chicago, IL 60606, sell at public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate. Commonly known as 8244 South Kingston Avenue, Chicago, IL 60617 Property Index No. 21-31-125-029-0000 The real estate is improved with a Single Family Residence. The judgment amount was $193,149.65 Sale Terms: 20% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to Auction.com LLC, No third party checks will be accepted. All registered bidders need to provide a photo ID in order to bid. The balance, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. (relief fee not required) 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)(l) 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. For information, contact Plaintiffs attorney: McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC (312) 3469088 please refer to file number 23-14469IL. Auction.com LLC 100 N LaSalle Suite 1400 Chicago, IL 60606 - 872-225-4985 You can also visit www.auction.com. Attorney File No. 2314469IL Case Number: 2023CH02465 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. I3254430
AC 12-4-2024
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION AMERICAN INVESTMENTS LLC Plaintiff,-v.- HATTIE IVY, JOHN IVY Defendants 24 CH 01912 7923 SOUTH PAXTON 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 October 7, 2024, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 8, 2025, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 7923 SOUTH PAXTON AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60617 Property Index No. 20-36-204-012-0000 The real estate is improved with a single family residence with a 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, 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(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) 3469088. 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. 2417401IL_1043476 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 24 CH 01912 TJSC#: 44-2854 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 # 24 CH 01912 I3256372
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION CITIMORTGAGE, INC. Plaintiff vs. VALERIE L. THORPE; PROVIDENCE BANK & TRUST S/I/I THE SOUTH SHORE BANK OF CHICAGO; 6700 SOUTH PAXTON CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendant 23 CH 6908 CALENDAR 64 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on January 7, 2025, at the hour 11:00 a.m., Intercounty's office, 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, IL 60602, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 20-24-403-022-1010, 20-24-403-022-1001.Commonly known as 6700 S. Paxton Avenue, Unit G2 , Chicago, IL 60649. The real estate is: condominium residence. The purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 of the Condominium Property Act.. Sale terms: At sale, the bidder must have 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff's Attorney, Diaz Anselmo & Associates P.A., 1771 West Diehl Road, Suite 120, Naperville, IL 60563. (630) 4536960. 6710-194119 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3256418
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY
DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
Plaintiff, -v.-TERI MITCHELL, JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NA, CITY OF CHICAGO, EUCLID PLACE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION
Defendants 2024 CH 04360 7223 S EUCLID AVE UNIT 3B CHICAGO, IL 60649 NOTICE OF SALE
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 9, 2024, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 6, 2025, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 7223 S EUCLID AVE UNIT 3B, CHICAGO, IL 60649 Property Index No. 20-25-121-018-1006
The real estate is improved with a condo/townhouse. 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(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) 236SALE 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 EMail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-24-02759 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 2024 CH 04360 TJSC#: 44-2188 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 infor-
mation obtained will be used for that purpose. Case # 2024 CH 04360 I3256588
AC12-11-2024
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY
DIVISION U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR RCF 2 ACQUISITION TRUST Plaintiff, -v.- EUGENE WASHINGTON, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 2023 CH 07177 8433 SOUTH STATE STREET 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 October 4, 2024, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 A.M. on January 7, 2025, 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 24 IN SOUTH MANOR, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF LOTS 1 TO 24 BOTH INCLUSIVE IN BLOCK 1, LOTS 1 TO 24, BOTH INCLUSIVE IN BLOCK 2 AND LOTS 1 TO 24 BOTH INCLUSIVE IN BLOCK 3 IN SCHRADER'S SUBDIVISION OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 34, ALSO OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 34, AND EAST 1/3 OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 34 ALL IN TOWN 38 NORTH, RANGE 14, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 8433 SOUTH STATE STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60619 Property Index No. 20-34-306-013-0000 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. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Plaintiff's Attorneys, 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 (630) 794-9876 THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, 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. 14-23-02018 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 2023 CH 07177 TJSC#: 44-2813 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 07177 I3256690
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR VERUS SECURITIZATION TRUST 2019-INV3, Plaintiff vs. FUNKE OTTI, UNKNOWN OWNERS, GENERALLY AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, JACKSON TOWERS CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, UNKNOWN OWNERS GENERALLY, AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendant 22 CH 11743 CALENDAR 59 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC
NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on January 15, 2025, at the hour 11:00 a.m., Intercounty's office, 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, IL 60602, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 20-13-103-014-1011. Commonly known as 5555 South Everett Avenue, Unit #B3-4, Chicago, IL 60637. The real estate is: condominium residence. The purchaser of the unit
other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 of the Condominium Property Act.. Sale terms: At sale, the bidder must have 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff's Attorney, Altman, Strautins & Kromm, LLC d/b/a Kluever Law Group, 200 North LaSalle Street, Suite 1880, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (312) 236-0077. SMS00075122FC1 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3256838
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOISCOUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE ON BEHALF OF AND WITH RESPECT TO BARCLAYS MORTGAGE TRUST 2022-RPL1, MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES, SERIES 2022-RPL1 Plaintiff, -v.TEMPAS LAJOI JOHNSON A/K/A TEMPES LAJOI HALLEY A/K/A TEMPAS JOHNSON, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, STATE OF ILLINOIS Defendants 22 CH 10613 7719 SOUTH CREGIER AVENUE CHICAGO, IL 60649 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 5, 2024, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 9, 2025, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 7719 SOUTH CREGIER AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60649 Property Index No. 20-25-320-007-0000 The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $160,509.09. 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
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