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Tivity Health Appoints Stephanie Davis Michelman to Board of P4 Directors FREE | VOL 54 | ISSUE 52

SOUND VOYAGE TAKES

MUSIC LOVERS ON A JOURNEY

Erik L. Jones grew up in a household with a love for music. He became an avid jazz fan. He has a deep love of music that is more global but also knows the importance of highlighting local artists, which he does through his work with Kusanya Café and The Blue Sapphire Experience.

Erik L. Jones turned his love of music into a live music production company, The Blue Sapphire Experience, and uses Sound Voyage as a way to introduce other music lovers to sounds foreign and familiar.

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2 Black History Focus briefly REP. KELLY ANNOUNCES $8.9 MILLION FEDERAL GRANT FOR JOB TRAINING PROGRAM

MATTESTON, IL – Today, Congresswoman Robin L. Kelly (IL-02) announced that an $8.9 million U.S. Department of Labor grant has been awarded to the Calumet Area Industrial Commission (CAIC) for a workforce training program. The public-private partnership One Workforce Program will benefit students at local colleges by preparing them for good-paying jobs and Illinois businesses by increasing the number of local skilled workers.

“I’m thrilled that students, universities and businesses in the Second Congressional District will benefit from this transformational grant awarded to the Calumet Area Industrial Commission,” said Congresswoman Robin Kelly. “When we empower our students and workers with skills education, our economy is strengthened, our families are uplifted and our entire community benefits.”

The H-1B One Workforce Grant Program is designed to develop replicable, comprehensive workforce strategies for preparing the workforce for middle- to high-skilled H-1B occupations within the advanced manufacturing sector.

These grants will build proofs of concept of innovative training models that can be replicated by the broader workforce system. In January 2021, DOL awarded $145 million in grants to 19 public-private partnerships across the country, which must build support for a common vision for responding to the workforce challenges within their state and economic regions, ensuring that their projects complement and leverage, but do not duplicate existing programs.

By forging public-private partnerships—H-1B One Workforce Partnerships—applicants will bring together industry and employers, education and training providers, the workforce system, state and local government, and other entities that will work collaboratively to align resources in response to employer demand and to offer novel education and job training solutions that generate positive outcomes and results.

Individuals can sign up for the CAIC One Workforce Program by visiting https://tinyurl.com/ yvx3x87d.

ONLY HEALTHY BEVERAGES CAN BE MARKETED WITH KIDS’ MEALS AT RESTAURANTS UNDER NEW ORDINANCE

CHICAGO – The Chicago City Council passed an ordinance today from Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) wherein CDPH can now enforce a new state law that says only healthy, non-sugary beverages can be marketed as part of kids’ meals at restaurants.

Parents will be able to ask for sugary drinks if they wish, preserving consumer choice.

The Serve Kids Better Act was signed by Governor Pritzker last year. For CDPH inspectors to have authority to enforce it, the Municipal Code of Chicago must mirror the state law.

“Forming healthy habits early is so important for lifelong health,” said CDPH Commissioner Allison Arwady, M.D. “This ordinance will help ensure the healthy choice is the default choice for kids.”

Under the ordinance, the beverage standards allow for unsweetened still or sparkling water, 100% fruit or vegetable juice, or dairy and non-dairy milks (including chocolate milk) that meet certain calorie requirements in kids’ meals. Parents may ask for a substitution.

Many children consume between two and three times the daily recommended amount of sugar, due in significant part to sugary drinks. This extra sugar intake, especially prevalent among Black and Latino children, often results in tooth decay and excess weight gain. The result over time can be increased chronic disease, the biggest cause of the nine-year life expectancy gap between Black and White Chicagoans.

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Sound Voyage takes music lovers on a journey Continued from page 1

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Jones started The Blue Sapphire Experience, a live music production and specialty booking company. Sound Voyage is part of the Blue Sapphire Experience and his way to showcase global music and artists. In 2017, he started working at Kusanya Café, a non-profit coffee shop in Englewood, doing live performances. It led him to work with local artists from the Chicagoland area.

Sound Voyage’s motto is amplifying sounds, foreign and familiar. Jones’ passion is to bring the ability to hear different formats of music to people as a way to expand their musical experience. Along the way, Jones began to advocate for Black musicians locally and across the African Diaspora. Jones uses the Instagram page, @mysoundvoyage, to highlight Black artists.

Due to COVID-19, Kusanya Café and Jones’ ventures had to stop hosting live music events. Kusanya Café did have to close in the midst of the pandemic because it makes money from people patronizing the business. It is open now for patrons to get coffee, breakfast and sandwiches.

Jones used social media to give music lovers their fix.

Posting on Instagram and using footage from videos of past performances. There were also artists’ testimonials about how they felt about working with Sound Voyage. It was a great way for the artists to get exposure and for Sound Voyage to cross promote.

Jones has seen an increase in accessibility to local artists through citywide festivals and events. He wants to be able to connect residents to these artists on a smaller scale, and to neighborhoods. He, is doing that through My Sound Voyage and The Blue Sapphire Experience.

“Someone might not always be able to get to Milleni-

um Park or to other well-known venues, but they’re right next to their park that’s on the South Side, or they’re right next to their park that’s on the West side or the East side,” he said.

Speaking specifically about seniors, Jones believes access to music can help them reminisce and have memories come back, or discover something new. He loves to see the aha moment, when he sees someone’s face when they remember a song. Or, when people want to know what something means in a song performed in another language.

Jones works a lot with local artists Tiaybe, Gabriel Austin and Sam Trump. He was recently introduced to a rapper who is an amazing storyteller. There are also artists he hasn’t worked with that he admires.

“There are some amazing people in Chicago and I think more of that needs to get out to be a part of Chicago showcases and possibly even more tours of the Midwest of what Chicagoans are doing. Stellar people from Ernest Dawkins and his young artists that he works with, all the way to young hip hop artists that have strong emotions about what’s happening in the world,” he said.

Jones finds the artists either through social media, referrals or just him being a fan. He meets people and keeps in contact with them.

Sound Voyage also is expanding to do podcasts and music interviews, with artists, sound engineers, publishers and producers. Jones wants people to be aware that there is more to music than what you hear on the radio. There are a lot of players and intricate parts. There also are plans to have a Record Fair, starting in Englewood in the summer, to help the resurgence of vinyl.

For more information about Sound Voyage, visit www. sound-voyage.com.

Sourcebooks Partners with EBONY Publishing CHICAGO PRNewswire -- Sourcebooks, an innovative and entrepreneurial Midwest-based publisher and the largest woman-owned book publisher in America, is partnering with EBONY Publishing, the publishing arm of the iconic Ebony brand, a leading and trusted voice in areas of social justice, entertainment, and African American culture.

“It’s wonderful to partner with the forward-thinking team at Sourcebooks,” said Lavaille Lavette, president and publisher of EBONY Publishing. “This collaboration with our flagship imprint Ebony Magazine Publishing will celebrate the broad spectrum of Black voices through powerful fiction and nonfiction stories with authors who represent and speak to the full spectrum of our culture.”

This partnership will combine Sourcebooks’s best-in-class publishing experience and infrastructure with the EBONY brand’s 75-year history, with a plan to publish four to eight books a year, ranging from adult fiction to adult nonfiction.

“We are thrilled to be partnering with EBONY to showcase the extraordinary work of Black authors and celebrate Black stories,” said Dominique Raccah, Sourcebooks publisher and CEO. “Books change lives, and Ebony Magazine Publishing will be life-changing for authors and readers alike.”

Black Hollywood: Reimagining Iconic Movie Moments by visionary photographer Carell Augustus will be the first adult nonfiction title published in association with Ebony Magazine Publishing in October 2022. Black Hollywood features dozens of prominent Black actors and artists, including Vanessa L. Williams

as Cleopatra, Vivica A. Fox as Veronica Lake, Dulé Hill in Singin’ in the Rain, Lauren London in Basic Instinct, Sheryl Underwood in Sudden Fear, Michael Jai White in Terminator 2, and Omari Hardwick as James Bond. In addition to shooting the photos, Carell recruited the actors and coordinated the elaborate sets, lighting, costumes, hair, and makeup himself. The foreword is written

by Academy Award winner Forest Whitaker and the afterword is

by Niecy Nash.

“At the end of the day, Black Hollywood is a statement about representation,” Carell said. “It’s really important to me that Black people, especially Black kids, see themselves in ways that I hadn’t when I was growing up. If you never see yourself somewhere, it’s hard to imagine ever being in that place. So, this isn’t a book just for Black people—it’s a book for all people about Black people. About the dreams we were never told we could achieve. About the places we were never told we could go. And now, finally, about how we can get there.”

Ebony Magazine Publishing’s first planned adult fiction publication is book one in the Martyr Maker series slated for November 2022. A dark and gritty three-book crime thriller series from award-winning actor, producer, director, and author Eriq La Salle (most famously known for his role as Dr. Peter Benton from E.R.) follows NYPD detectives Quincy Cavanaugh and Phee Freeman and FBI agent Janet Maclin as they investigate brutal slayings by a serial killer known as the Martyr Maker in New York City.

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Golub Capital, Chicago Booth, and the Chicago Urban League Launch Social Impact Partnership CHICAGO PRNewswire -- Golub Capital, the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, and the Chicago Urban League are launching a partnership that will play a foundational role at the new Golub Capital Social Impact Lab (“Golub Capital Lab”) at Chicago Booth’s Rustandy Center for Social Sector Innovation. The Golub Capital Lab, through a significant five-year commitment from Golub Capital, will provide training and professional development to amplify the impact of leaders of high-potential nonprofits serving communities of color.

The signature offering of the Golub Capital Lab, scheduled to launch this year, will be IGNITE, a Golub Capital Nonprofit Leadership Program. IGNITE will combine world-class educational content, coaching, peer mentorship, consulting assistance, and community networking for nonprofit leaders serving the Black community, incorporating both the hard and soft skills that are essential for nonprofit leaders to thrive.

“We are proud to partner with the University of Chicago and the Chicago Urban League—and build upon their commitment to communities of color in Chicago—to create this multi-faceted program. We believe this is an outstanding opportunity to offer resources specifically tailored to help nonprofits strengthen and scale their impact,” said David Golub, President of Golub Capital.

To develop, market, and grow IGNITE, Booth will partner with the Chicago Urban League, a leading nonprofit in Chicago dedicated to achieving equity for Black families and communities through social and economic empowerment. The Chicago Urban League will offer a connection to its network of accomplished nonprofit leaders, as well as an opportunity to scale the program to other National Urban League affiliates throughout the country.

“There is no shortage of resourceful and capable leaders working to address critical needs in communities of color, but far too often, these individuals have limited access to resources to strengthen their leadership capacity and increase their impact,” said Karen Freeman-Wilson, president and CEO of the Chicago Urban League.

“IGNITE can be a game changer for these nonprofit leaders and the communities they serve in Chicago and across the nation. We’re incredibly excited to be part of the new Golub Capital Social Impact Lab and to expand our partnership with Booth.”

The Golub Capital Lab and IGNITE will live within the Rustandy Center for Social Sector Innovation, Booth’s social impact hub. George Wu, the John P. and Lillian A. Gould Professor of Behavioral Science at Booth, will serve as the faculty director. Wu is also a faculty lead for the IMPACT Leadership Development program, developed by the Chicago Urban League and Booth in 2014 to prepare up-and-coming professionals for leadership positions in Chicago’s for-profit, nonprofit, and government sectors.

“I’m delighted to serve as the inaugural faculty director of the Golub Capital Lab and see it as another opportunity for Chicago

Booth to partner with the Chicago Urban League to support leaders and organizations dedicated to our city,” Wu said. “IGNITE will help equip the next generation of nonprofit leaders with the tools, frameworks, and resources they need to tackle systemic issues and drive social change.”

Golub Capital is a market-leading, award-winning direct lender and credit asset manager with more than 325 employees based in Chicago. The company chose to invest in Chicago Booth because of the school’s world-class content on leadership and business, vast network of corporate leaders and alumni, expertise in social sector innovation, and its infrastructure that will allow it to build and scale IGNITE. “We are thrilled that Chicago Booth is the home of the newest Golub Capital Lab,” said Madhav Rajan, Chicago Booth Dean and George Pratt Shultz Professor of Accounting. “The university and Booth are dedicated to investing in our community, and Golub Capital’s gift allows us to continue to expand our impact in meaningful ways.”

The growing network of Golub Capital Social Impact Labs is designed to engage the next generation of business leaders and academics at leading business schools to accelerate progress across the nonprofit ecosystem. In 2019, Golub Capital established its first lab at the Stanford Graduate School of Business, and in 2021, it announced the creation of a second Golub Capital Lab at the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University.

Golub Capital is a market-leading, award-winning direct lender and credit asset manager, with over $45 billion of capital under management. Golub Capital specializes in delivering reliable, creative and compelling financing solutions to companies backed by private equity sponsors. The firm’s sponsor finance expertise also forms the foundation of its Late Stage Lending, Broadly Syndicated Loan and Credit Opportunities investment programs. Across its activities, Golub Capital nurtures long-term, win-win partnerships that inspire repeat business from private equity sponsors and investors. Founded over 25 years ago, Golub Capital today has over 600 employees and lending offices in Chicago, New York, San Francisco and London. For more information, please visit golubcapital.com.

One of the oldest and largest affiliates of the National Urban League, the Chicago Urban League works to achieve equity for Black families and communities through social and economic empowerment. Since 1916, through collaborative community, corporate and civic relationships, the organization has helped people find jobs, secure affordable housing, enhance their educational experiences and grow their businesses. For more information about our programs, visit www.chiul.org. Follow us on Twitter at @ChiUrbanLeague, Instagram at @thechiurbanleague, and Facebook at @ChicagoUrbanLeague.

First Installment property tax bills are in the mail to Cook County property owners Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas has mailed nearly 1.8 million Tax Year 2021 First Installment property tax bills.

Payments are due March 1, 2022.

The First Installment is 55% of the previous year’s total tax.

Exemptions that can reduce a property owner’s taxes are applied to the Second Installment bill.

Since Pappas posted the bills on cookcountytreasurer.com on December 7, 2021, almost 13,000 property owners have gone to the website to pay their property taxes.

“Paying property taxes through cookcountytreasurer.com is quick, easy and secure,” Pappas said. “Think about how many other things you do on the web.

“If you’ve never paid your property taxes online, I urge to do so. You’ll receive an electronic receipt that will come in handy when you prepare your income tax return.”

To make a payment online, visit cookcountytreasurer.com and follow these steps: • Select the blue box labeled “Pay Online for Free” • Enter your address or 14-digit Property Index Number (PIN) There is no fee if you pay online from your bank account.

The Treasurer’s Office accepts partial payments but First Installment taxes must be paid by March 1 to avoid a late charge of 1.5 percent per month, as mandated by Illinois law.

You can also use cookcountytreasurer.com to: • Search $84 million in available refunds.

• Check if you are missing out on $34 million in property tax exemptions, which lower your tax bill.

• Read the Pappas Studies, a series of research projects that includes a 20-year history of Cook County property taxes.

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Rush Questions Agriculture Secretary Vilsack on Aid to Black Farmers, Vertical Farming in Chicago

Rush recently met with Secretary Vilsack to discuss prognosis of Black farmers and need for USDA assistance.

During the recent House Agriculture Committee hearing with U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack, U.S. Representative Bobby L. Rush (D-Ill.) questioned Vilsack about the dire prognosis of Black farmers in the U.S. and the steps USDA is taking to help minority farmers.

“As you well know, our nation’s Black farmers are in desperate need of assistance,” Rush said. “In 1920, there were almost one million Black farmers — of which my grandfather was one — accounting for 14 percent of farmers at that particular time. In 2017, there were less than 50,000 Black farmers, making up only 1.4 percent of the farming population.”

“Without action, the situation will only get worse. It was recently reported that direct loan applications are significantly more likely to be rejected for Black farmers than white ones, and even when approved, the loans for Black farmers are for far less than loans for white farmers. Moreover, Black farmers all too often still feel as though they are unwelcome in their local USDA field offices,” Rush continued. “Mr. Secretary, would you please outline exactly how USDA is working to help minority farmers, and particularly Black farmers?”

Rush to Vilsack at Agriculture Committee hearing: “In 1920, there were almost one million Black farmers, of which my grandfather was one… in 2017, there were less than 50,000 Black farmers, making up only 1.4 percent of the farming population.”

“When I saw the statistics concerning the decline of African American farm applications, I asked the team to take an in-depth look at the reason,” Secretary Vilsack replied.

“And what we found was that oftentimes, in some cases, the application was withdrawn, in some cases, the application was incomplete, in some cases, the application just simply didn’t have the cash flow that made sense — a lot of different reasons.”

“But I think the fundamental concern and the fundamental challenge is that folks do not have the technical assistance to be able to understand precisely how to access USDA programs,” Secretary Vilsack continued. “And for that reason, under the American Rescue Plan, we are using resources to provide assistance to create cooperating groups that can connect with those African American farmers, those Black farmers, to provide the technical assistance, the financial planning, the business planning, the development of applications so that there is more success. So, the first order of business here is to get folks the kind of technical assistance they need. And the USDA has expanded significantly efforts in that regard, and we’re going to continue to expand efforts.”

Rep. Rush, whose grandfather was a farmer in Albany, Georgia, has been an outspoken champion of Black farmers — especially since joining the House Agriculture Committee at the beginning of the 117th Congress. In a letter to Secretary Vilsack in December, Rush wrote that “for Black farmers, the house is on fire” and “Black farms are struggling and going bankrupt, due to rejection, ineptitude, and even hostility from [USDA] field offices.” This month, Rush met with Secretary Vilsack to discuss the issues facing Black farmers and what the USDA is doing to improve the position of minority farmers.

In June, Rush introduced the Farm Subsidy Transparency Act (H.R. 3794), legislation that would require USDA to track and publicly disclose the race and gender of all individuals who receive — or were denied — farm assistance through USDA, as well as the amount of assistance received.

More information about that bill is available here.

Rush also raised the issue of underused agricultural potential in Chicago and its surrounding areas, saying that “Chicago was at one time, and it still is, a hub for the railroads that connect our nation for the purposes of agriculture. It is indeed a place where there is a lot of vacant properties, vacant land, that can be used specifically for vertical farming… For decades, Chicago was the flower capital, the pickle capital… and the celery capital for our nation. I think that once again, Chicago has the potential to be significant in the agricultural sector.”

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NASHVILLE, Tenn., PRNewswire -- Tivity Health, Inc. (Nasdaq: TVTY), a leading provider of health improvement solutions, announced the appointment of Stephanie Davis Michelman as an independent director to its Board of Directors.

Michelman, most recently Vice President/General Manager, of Bobbi Brown Cosmetics (Estée Lauder Companies), has over 15 years’ experience driving growth and profitability in public and private companies, working to expand several of the most well-known consumer brands.

“Stephanie brings a keen insight and a wealth of experience to support Tivity Health’s strategy and growth and we welcome her to the board,” said Anthony Sanfilippo, Chairman of the Board. “She has an impressive background in a rapidly changing, highly competitive consumer products sector, and we look forward to Stephanie’s engagement with our management and board members.”

At Bobbi Brown, Michelman led a successful, sustainable omnichannel business, and championed a digital first strategy, launching new digital platforms that optimized the consumer’s journey from online to offline. She also led a full-funnel communication strategy to drive engagement, education, commerce, and greater personalization across all consumer touchpoints. Later this spring, Michelman will begin a new role as Global Chief Marketing Officer at a leading, global, prestige beauty brand.

“We are pleased to have someone with Stephanie’s experience, background and talent join our Board of Directors,” said Richard Ashworth, President & CEO. “We believe her experience helping brands connect with consumers and grow through digital integration, omnichannel marketing, and a more personalized customer experience, will be especially

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Tivity Health Appoints Stephanie Davis Michelman to Board of Directors

significant as we continue to expand these capabilities for our SilverSneakers members.”

Prior to joining Estée Lauder Companies, Michelman was Chief Marketing Officer at NEST New York (previously NEST Fragrances), where she oversaw brand strategy, integrated marketing, digital platforms, product portfolio planning, and business development. Her strategic vision helped grow the business 3X which led to its successful sale to Eurazeo Brands, a global private equity firm.

Michelman was also Vice President, Global and North America Marketing at AHAVA Dead Sea Laboratories, a privately held skincare company. She started her career at

UBS Launches Reimagined Wealth Management Experience for Multicultural Investors (Black PR Wire) NEW YORK, NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- UBS announced the launch of the Multicultural Investors Strategic Client Segment, focused on meeting the needs of US investors from three of the largest racial and ethnic groups -- Asian-American, Black, and Hispanic and Latino with investable assets of USD 1 million and above.

Led by Melinda Hightower, Head of Multicultural Investors Strategic Client Segment, UBS Global Wealth Management, the segment will seek to build and enhance the UBS ecosystem to more effectively serve and benefit all investors through an inclusive, innovative experience. The segment will deliver wealth management insights, inclusive investment solutions for investors who want to use their wealth to drive inclusion efforts, and advice to multicultural investors and their allies.

“Multicultural investors are a sizable, yet underserved audience that are actively seeking wealth management advice,” said Melinda. “While investors often have the same overarching goals -- to grow and preserve their wealth -- their investment priorities, motivation, and views can differ widely across and within cultural groups, so it’s crucial we are prepared to support them on their wealth management journey.”

Melinda joined UBS in 2021 from JPMorgan Chase & Co., where she managed large client relationships and advised entrepreneurs, executives, and investors, delivering the firm’s wealth management capabilities. In addition, Melinda developed and implemented engagement strategies for diverse prospects and clients and drove select firm diversity initiatives and partnerships. With over 20 years of experience, Melinda deeply understands the nuances of the segment.

UBS’s Financial Advisors across the US will work in close collaboration with the Multicultural Investors Strategic Client Segment to attract and serve their client’s individual needs. They will have access to multicultural-focused content that will explore the intersection between culture, art, philanthropy, and sustainability to help provide their clients and prospects with unique, community-building experiences and advice.

“At UBS, we are reimagining the power of investing by adapting to the needs and preferences of current and prospective clients, as a result of the evolving financial landscape and societal shifts,” said Jason Chandler, Head of UBS Wealth Management USA.

L’Oréal where she held marketing and sales leadership roles.

In March 2020, Essence magazine recognized Michelman as a changemaker helping to redefine the face of beauty. She is on the Board of Directors for M.M. LaFleur, a privately-held, direct-to-consumer, prestige women’s apparel company.

Michelman holds an M.B.A. from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management and a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Virginia. She resides in New York City with her husband and two children.

In addition to Michelman, Tivity Health’s Board of Directors includes Anthony Sanfilippo, Richard Ashworth, Sara Finley, Robert Greczyn, Jr., Beth Jacob, Bradley Karro, and Erin Russell.

Tivity Health® Inc. (Nasdaq: TVTY) is a leading provider of healthy life-changing solutions, including SilverSneakers®, Prime® Fitness, WholeHealth Living® and Wisely Well™. We plan to become the modern destination for healthy living by expanding beyond fitness as a digital engagement platform company. We are continuously developing the SilverSneakers suite of digital offerings and services to provide seniors with everything they need to maintain and improve their health, including physical activity, social connection, community involvement, volunteer opportunities and mental enrichment. Our goal is to partner with payers and service providers to enable a personalized, interactive, and intuitive experience to offer the right solutions to each member.

We deliver solutions that help adults feel better, work better and live better, and improve health outcomes while reducing healthcare costs. Learn more at www.tivityhealth.com.

50 of the Nation’s Top Black Women Business Owners Join Forces WASHINGTON PRNewswire -- Nicole Cober, Esq., Principal Managing Partner of The CJR Group, brings together 50 Black-female-owned businesses representing $200M in revenue to form The BOW Collective™, a groundbreaking organization of Black women business owners who partner together and compete for large-scale contracts in both the public and private sectors.

For years, Black women have not enjoyed equity in entrepreneurship. They have been turned down all too often seeking capital, connections, and contract opportunities to grow our businesses. Black women entrepreneurs have received only 0.3% in investment capital. As a result, just 1% of Black women businesses generate more than $250K in revenue.

To change this disturbing reality, we formed BOW to collaborate and negotiate as a collective to support and scale Black women businesses. We have felt underserved by other organizations focused on supporting women in business.

This organization is a measure to close the racial wealth gap in America and create generational wealth for our members and the Black community at large.

Business philanthropist Cober believes that by working together to get financial resources and contracts to these Black women enterprises, it will have a seismic economic impact on the Black community.

Notably, The BOW Collective™ requires that each of its businesses exceed gross annual revenues of $1 million. Considering that only 4.2% of all women-owned firms have revenues of $1 million or more, these Black women are business leaders within the small business community.

The BOW Collective™ members average 15 years in business, have more than 1,050 employees, and collectively have more than $200 million in gross annual sales.

A primary strategy of the Collective is to leverage their relationships with Fortune 500 companies and government agencies to broker multi-year contracts.

Additionally, The BOW Collective™ wants stronger banking relationships and investment opportunities for their businesses.

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TESSA THOMPSON IS THE NEWEST FACE OF ARMANI BEAUTY PARIS PRNewswire -- Armani and will reprise the role in the forthcoming beauty is pleased to announce American “Thor: Love and Thunder”, set for release in actress Tessa Thompson as the newest 2022. In 2019, Thompson appeared on the face. Thompson will feature in both the cover of TIME magazine as the Leader of campaigns for the iconic LUMINOUS the Next Generation. In 2020, Thompson SILK FOUNDATION and the new LIP co-starred in “Sylvie’s Love”, which she POWER, shot by Swedish photographer executive produced as well. Thompson has Mikael Jansson. most recently won acclaim for her role as Tessa Thompson for Armani beauty Irene Redfield in Rebecca Hall’s 1920s-set

by Mikael Jansson film “Passing,” released in November 2021 LUMINOUS SILK FOUNDATION on Netflix. The film is an adaptation of Nella is known to be the first expression of Larsen’s 1920s Harlem Renaissance novel Armani’s philosophy of perfecting the that explores the practice of racial passcomplexion with the lightest touch, and ing. Alongside her acting career, in 2021, comes with a range that spans 40 colors, Thompson launched her own production to suit every skin tone. LIP POWER is a company, Viva Maude, for which she signed longwear satin lipstick formulated with a first look deal with HBO/HBO Max, beprotective, comfortable oils and high-inginning with the book to screen adaptations tensity pigments to deliver vivid color with of “The Secret Lives of Church Ladies” and all-day wear, comfort and a lightweight “Who Fears Death.” In addition, Thompson feel. Its innovative drop-shaped bullet created and will exec produce the docu-seallows for ease of application and precise, ries for Hulu entitled “Puzzle Talk,” which defined lines.

Tessa Thompson for Armani beauty by Mikael Jansson is currently in development.

“My idea of beauty applies to Tessa Thompson joins Armani beauty every woman as it enhances her personality and uniqueness. Tessa alongside actresses Cate Blanchett, Zhong Chuxi, Adria Arjona, Alice Thompson struck me with the radiant energy she exudes, the vibrant Pagani, and Greta Ferro; actors Ryan Reynolds, Jackson Yee, and calmness of her way of being. I am delighted to be able to work with Nicholas Hoult; and models Barbara Palvin, Madisin Rian and Valher and express a new facet of the feminine kaleidoscope of Armani entina Sampaio. Each Armani beauty face, in their own unique way, beauty”, said Giorgio Armani. incarnates Giorgio Armani’s vision of beauty.

Tessa Thompson added: “Our ideas around what is beautiful, For over 20 years, Armani beauty has been delivering beautifully culturally, are shifting, and becoming more inclusive. What I love textured make-up, skincare formulated from the most pioneering sciabout Armani is the way in which it empowers any kind of woman to ence, as well as fragrances created with the rarest ingredients. Inspired feel her best self.” by real people and their needs, the make-up line is created to enhance Thompson, who was born in Los Angeles, started in theater then natural beauty, revealing rather than hiding, and is renowned for had small roles in television before establishing her name in film. Her several iconic products: Luminous Silk and Power Fabric foundations first notable, breakout film role was “Dear White People” in 2014, as well as the Neo Nude makeup range, Eyes to Kill mascara and Eye then followed by Ava DuVernay’s 2014 film “Selma”. Thompson is Tint eyeshadow, and liquid lipstick Lip Maestro as well as the latest also known for her role in the Emmy-nominated drama series “WestLip Power lipstick. The skincare line includes the signature anti-aging world”. In 2015, Thompson starred in “Creed” and reprised her role in range Crema Nera. The brand encompasses men’s and women’s fra“Creed II” in November 2018. Thompson is currently in production grance collections, among which are the iconic Acqua Di Giò, Code, of Creed III. Thompson played Valkyrie in the Marvel film “Thor: Sì, and My Way, as well as the haute couture fragrances range Armani Ragnarok” in 2017, followed by “Avengers: Endgame” in 2019, / Privé.

DARK & LOVELY LAUNCHES NEW INITIATIVE:

BUILDING BEAUTIFUL FUTURES

NEW YORK PRNewswire -- During National Mentoring Month this January, Dark & Lovely, a pioneer and leader in Black beauty is launching Building Beautiful Futures: Closing the Opportunity Gap, a multi-year commitment that will help bring educational and career equity to Black, female college students and young professionals. “Opportunity gap” refers to the fact that the arbitrary circumstances in which people are born—such as their race, ethnicity, ZIP code, and socioeconomic status—impact their opportunities in life, rather than all people having the same chance to achieve to the best of their potential. Recognizing the growing opportunity gap for young Black women, particularly post-pandemic, Dark & PRNewsFoto Lovely is partnering with The NAACP Youth & College Division to provide scholarships, mentorship and career coaching opportunities to recent graduates and those pursuing four-year degrees. Actress, producer, “artivist” and Dark & Lovely brand ambassador, Storm Reid will lend her voice to help inspire and uplift young women

throughout the program.

“As a working actress, college student and Black woman, I know first-hand how important it is to have access to resources and mentors to help you achieve your goals. You can’t do it alone,” stated Storm Reid. “That’s why I am excited to partner with Dark & Lovely to help impact the lives of so many young women like myself, who hope to break barriers and shatter glass ceilings.”

Higher student debt coupled with lower pay and workplace discrimination have placed Black women at a disadvantage. In fact, according to The Education Trust, more than half of White women (51.4%) have a college degree, compared to 36.1% of Black women, while Black women owe 22% more in student debt. Additionally, 50% of Black women are thinking of leaving their job in the next 2 years citing lack of support and mentors (Working Mother).

Join Dark & Lovely in the fight to Close the Opportunity Gap by visiting https://softsheen-carson.com/buildingbeautifulfutures.

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CAROL’S DAUGHTER TRANSFORMS WASH DAY ONCE AGAIN NEW YORK, PRNewswire -Carol’s Daughter, a leader in natural hair care, is expanding its award-winning Wash Day Delight collection with four new styling products: The Wash Day Delight Cream-Serum Moisturizer with Aloe, the Wash Day Delight Gel-To-Foam Styler with Aloe, the Cream-Serum Moisturizer with Rose Water, and the Gel-To-Foam Styler with Rose Water. Now, you can move and groove through your wash day with next level styling in half the time.

Specially formulated to cut down the time it takes to style hair during the “wash day” process, these new, vegan-friendly additions will join the Wash Day Delight shampoo and conditioner for a complete system that cleanses, moisturizes and defines all textures and hair types. Containing no sulfates, parabens, silicones or artificial colors, each product transforms when applied to the hair - from a gel to a foam, and from a cream to a serum - allowing for bouncy defined curls and lightweight conditioning that moves with you.

“You may notice a theme with Wash Day Delight – first we saved you time on wash day with water that turned to foam, and gave you soft, ultra clean and never stripped hair,” said company FoundPRNewsFoto/ er, Lisa Price. “Next, Carol’s Daughter we hit you with the jelly that turned to a conditioning cream and gave you the slip you need for super-fast detangling.

NOW, we are back with two transformative stylers that are sure to give your curls the love and care they need, while giving you time back to enjoy on Wash Day.” Carol’s Daughter Wash Day Delight Cream-Serum Moisturizer Bringing together the power of a cream and serum, this lightweight moisturizer is infused with Aloe & Glycerin to provide curls and coils with 24-hour hydration. When applied, the Wash Day Cream-Serum softens, and prevents frizz with easy slip and a lightweight feel that won’t weigh hair down. Blended with moisturizing Aloe and Glycerin, as well as with delicate Rose Water and Glycerin.

Carol’s Daughter Wash Day Delight Gel-To-Foam Styler This transformative Gel-to-Foam Styler easily moves through your hair with even and fluid distribution from root to ends, leaving behind the definition and lightweight hold of a gel.

Available with moisturizing Aloe and Glycerin, as well as with soothing Rose Water and Glycerin.

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Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists supports transition away from Universal Case Investigation for COVID-19 ATLANTA and ARLINGTON, Va., PRNewswire -- The Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO), Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists (CSTE), National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO), Big Cities Health Coalition (BCHC), and Association of Public Health Laboratories (APHL) support state, local, territorial, and tribal health departments in transitioning away from universal case investigation and contact tracing at this point in the COVID-19 pandemic to a more strategic approach of outbreak investigations and targeted case investigations.

Although universal case investigation and contact tracing was implemented in spring 2020 to slow COVID-19 transmission, much has changed over the past year prompting the need for a revised public health approach. This includes the wide availability of safe and effective vaccines, better understanding of the epidemiology of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, and the emergence of the more infectious Omicron variant.

While universal case investigation and contact tracing during the initial phase of the pandemic was justified in the attempt to contain the pandemic, most experts agree this is no longer optimal. We urge a refocus of our public health efforts and resources, with an emphasis on targeting investigations in higher risk settings serving vulnerable populations and other

critical measures to better protect the public.

Although it is no longer optimal for public health to universally investigate and monitor individual COVID-19 cases and their contacts, contact tracing remains a necessary public health tool for interrupting ongoing transmission of COVID-19 and preventing disease in the most vulnerable populations, especially in certain higher risk congregate residential settings (e.g., correctional facilities and nursing homes) or in other specific situations, such as outbreak investigations or if warranted based on concerning changes in the clinical or epidemiological characteristics of the virus. Individual jurisdictions may also consider continuing contact tracing in other settings, including schools and child-care centers.

The recommended transition away from universal case investigation and contact tracing for COVID-19 does not suggest these tools have limited value in the setting of many priority infectious diseases. Indeed, case investigation and

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contact tracing by public health officials remains a vital, well-established method for the control of other communicable diseases, such as measles, HIV, and sexually transmitted diseases, like gonorrhea.

To access the full statement, including a list of six key public health strategies for COVID-19 prevention and care, visit https://tinyurl. com/yckvt46u.

Founded in 1951, the Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists (CSTE) represents the interests of State Epidemiologists from all 50 U.S. states and territories. CSTE is also the professional home to more than 2200 practicing applied epidemiologists.

For information, visit https://www.cste.org/.

ASTHO is the national nonprofit organization representing the public health agencies of the United States, the U.S. territories and Freely Associated States, and Washington, D.C., as well as the more than 100,000 public health professionals these agencies employ. ASTHO members, the chief health officials of these jurisdictions, are dedicated to formulating and influencing sound public health policy and to ensuring excellence in public health practice.

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Black History Focus

Celebrating Black Women on the Federal Bench

By Ben Jealous President Joe Biden’s first year in office has brought both triumphs and disappointments. There’s no question that the administration has work to do on voting rights and on passing the critical social infrastructure pieces of the Build Back Better plan.

But firmly in the “wins” column is the president’s extraordinary success nominating and confirming to the federal bench extraordinarily qualified judges with a demonstrated commitment to civil rights, especially Black women judges. This is profoundly important to our legal system, to how justice is administered and to how everyday people experience life in our democracy, whether they ever find themselves in court or not.

That’s because even though the Supreme Court grabs headlines when it decides a big case, the high court takes only a few cases every year. The vast majority of federal cases is decided in the lower courts, at the circuit and district levels. This is where rulings are made that affect our right to vote, to not be discriminated against in housing or on the, to access health care, and so much more.

Having a strong contingent of Black women judges on these courts means the lived experience they bring -- in addition to their stellar legal credentials -- is coming into play in deciding cases that will shape all our lives for years to come.

The numbers tell a powerful story. A full 65 percent of President Biden’s circuit court nominees have been people of color. Three quarters have been women, and 42 percent have been Black women. These statistics break all previous for inclusion on the critically important

circuit courts, whose opinions establish the law in all the states in their region.

The president has shown a similar commitment to diversity on the district courts, as well. And all this comes against a backdrop of record-shattering appointments overall: Biden has had more lower federal court judges (circuit and district combined) confirmed than any other president in his first year, in 60 years.

Probe beneath the numbers and you discover even more compelling stories: the personal histories of the Black women tapped by Biden to serve on our highest courts.

A distinguished Yale Law School graduate, Candace Jackson-Akiwumi had her pick of high-powered legal jobs. She worked for a while at a prestigious law firm, then quit to become a public defender, representing people who could not afford a lawyer. In that role, she helped expose the government’s use of “phony stash houses,” a way to trap people into committing crimes they would not otherwise commit. Today she serves as the only Black judge on the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals in Chicago.

Similarly, Yale alumna Eunice Lee spent 20 years at Manhattan’s Office of the Appellate Defender, representing poor people in New York City convicted of felonies.

Today she is a judge on the Second Circuit Court of Appeals in New York.

And Ketanji Brown Jackson, a Harvard Law graduate, devoted years of her career to public service, representing low-income people in Washington, D.C., as a public defender. She also served on the U.S. Sentencing Commission, where she worked to end the unjust discrep-

ancy between sentences for crack and powder cocaine.

Today she serves on the D.C. Circuit and is often talked about as a future Supreme Court nominee.

The paths to confirmation for these women and their fellow nominees were tainted by attacks, racist and otherwise. The right-wing press criticized these nominees as “radical liberals.” The Senate Judiciary Committee asked Jackson and Jackson-Akiwumi point-blank at their confirmation hearings if race would play a role in their judicial decision-making. And far-right conservatives did everything they could to delay their confirmation. But all of them prevailed, with dignity, grit and grace, the qualities that so many accomplished Black women have shown in the face of adversity.

And the story is still being written. On the campaign trail, President Biden promised to name the first Black woman to the Supreme Court, and Justice Stephen Breyer’s retirement paves the way for that to occur. Soon, we may see that woman take a long-overdue and rightful seat on the nation’s highest court; I look forward to celebrating that beautiful and momentous day.

Ben Jealous serves as president of People For the American Way and Professor of Practice in the Africana Studies Department at the University of Pennsylvania where he teaches leadership. Jealous has decades of experience as a leader, coalition builder, campaigner for social justice and seasoned nonprofit executive. In 2008, he was chosen as the youngest-ever president and CEO of the NAACP. He is a graduate of Columbia University and Oxford, where he was a Rhodes Scholar, and he has taught at Princeton and the University of Pennsylvania.

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ESSENCE CELEBRATES THE POWER OF BLACK LOVE AND BUSINESS (Black PR Wire) NEW YORK-- (BUSINESS WIRE) -- ESSENCE’s January/February 2022 Black History Month issue champions the power of Black love and business by featuring power couple Pinky Cole, CEO and Founder of popular vegan fast food chain Slutty Vegan, and Derrick Hayes, CEO and Owner of Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks. In the cover story, Hot in the Kitchen, ESSENCE talks to the business owners about everything from food, community, their love for each other, second chances and how they turned their multimillion-dollar businesses into a family affair. Here’s what Pinky and Derrick tell ESSENCE: PINKY COLE ON MIXING BUSINESS WITH PLEASURE: “I think that our relationship is symbolic of what the world should look and feel like…It should look and feel like a place where there is no judgment. Just because you might not believe in the things that I believe in, doesn’t mean that we can’t come together in friendship, love and spirituality…”

DERRICK HAYES ON PRNewsFoto HIS ROAD TO SUCCESS, SECOND CHANCES…AND THE FIVE MINUTES THAT CHANGED HIS LIFE (ESSENCE EXCERPT): “…The 34-year-old seems to have it all together now, but that wasn’t always the case. Like many young Black men in inner cities throughout the country, who lack resources and feel there’s no other way to provide for themselves and their families, Hayes once fell into the trap of selling drugs.

‘I got arrested, and I was looking at some time,’ he reveals.

Hayes recalls going to court every day thinking that his life was over. ‘I thought, If I get out of this, I’m straightening my life up. I remember before walking into the courtroom when I was supposed to get sentenced, my sister called and prayed for me. That day was the third time the DA didn’t show up. The judge said he would give the DA five minutes and then he would throw the case out,’ he says. Hayes admits those were the longest five minutes of his life, waiting to hear if his sister’s prayers had worked. Those five minutes until the judge hit the gavel and threw his case out also changed his story. The entrepreneur continues to be deeply thankful for his second chance. ‘While I was walking out, the detective who was supposed to testify against me was coming in,’ he remembers, ‘and I realized how close I came to losing my freedom, and now I had to change my life...’”

PINKY COLE ON HER RESILIENCY: “Let me tell you something about me…I’m so confident in myself that two things are either going to happen—either you’re going to love me and be inspired, or you’re going to be intimidated…”

ACTRESS/PRODUCER/DIRECTOR LENA WAITHE ON WHAT MAKES THE COUPLE UNIQUE: “I think people look at them and see themselves…They inspire others to take their destiny into their own hands. They make it clear that the road was long and difficult, but they continue to wake up every day and get things done. I admire them both a great

‘DELLA MAE’ RECEIVES NAACP IMAGE AWARD NOMINATION

ATLANTA – AspireTV and Damn Write Originals’ dramatic short film Della Mae was nominated for “Outstanding Short Form Series – Comedy or Drama” for the 53rd NAACP Image Awards. The film debuted on AspireTV, the network that celebrates and reflects Black culture and urban lifestyle, last month and will re-air throughout February. In Della Mae, a recently widowed woman takes a leap of faith after her granddaughter reminds her that it’s never too late to follow your dreams.

“To see Della Mae receive a NAACP Image Award nomination for Outstanding Short Form Series Comedy/Drama is a huge reminder that our stories are more than worthy to be told,” said Melissa Ingram, SVP, Multicultural Networks and Strategy, UP Entertainment.

“For years we’ve been inspired by the Damn Write Originals team’s commitment to not only sharing those stories, but also ensuring that our audiences see themselves reflected within them. AspireTV is honored to be a destination for films like Della Mae that give insight to the everyday narratives of people who look like us.”

In 1951 Langston Hughes wrote the poem,

A Dream Deferred, which asks the question, what happens to a dream deferred? Seventy years later, a beautiful answer to that question is Della Mae, produced and led by Damn Write Originals CEO and Founder Nakia Stephens.

This talented, millennial screenwriting collective is fulfilling dreams now.

“Della Mae is such a special film, so divine from the development of the script to the actual production. I didn’t write this film so that I could be nominated or win any award; I never approach my art that way,” said Nakia Stephens, screenwriter and CEO of Damn Write Originals. “My desire was to simply tell a good story and show the beauty and complexities of the intergenerational relationships of Black Southern women. But I think deep down, I knew Della Mae was special; I knew the creatives we collaborated with were special and that’s why being nominated for an NAACP Image Award is such an honor – because from our simple desire to eulogize and reclaim the narratives of Black southern elders came this beautiful honor of being seen, felt, and recognized is such an amazing way.”

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In addition, ESSENCE’s print+digital package features the piece Love, Marriage and Business which highlights more Black power duos who are building generational wealth by keeping it in the family including: Monique & Melvin Rodriguez, Mielle Organics; Kyara Gray & Khalil Uqdah, Charm City Buyers; Ken and Mary Olds, Muggin’ Coffee House; Tim and Kim Lewis, CurlMix; Beatrice Dixon and Simon Gray, The Honeypot Co.; Donna Richardson-Joyner and LaVerne Richardson, Mama LaVerne’s Chicken, Waffles and Pancake Seasoning and Baking Mixes; Yolanda and Rick Williams, Distinct Life; D’Vonne and KeAnna Pickett, The Postman; and Collin, Ryan, and Austin Gill, Frères Branchiaux Candle Co. ESSENCE’s special Black History Month issue also heralds the power of Black beauty, creativity and resiliency with features including: Chief to Chief: ESSENCE CEO Caroline Wanga launches her inaugural column and speaks with Kith’s chief impact officer Sharifa Murdock on securing Black equity.

8 Women In Tech to Watch: These founders confronted industry biases by launching their own ventures, stepping into leadership positions and creating openings for Blacks in tech.

Adrienne Warren Is In Season: The actress, Tony Award winner and Women of the Movement star shines in a stunning fashion spread.

ESSENCE Hair Awards: Welcome to ESSENCE’s curated list of products and tools that help your strands shine with advice from top hairstylists.

Redemption Song: Attorney Bryan Stevenson hopes the Legacy Museum will be a space for national catharsis and salvation.

ESSENCE’s January/February 2022 issue is on newsstands now. For more on this month’s issue, visit ESSENCE. com. (Cover Photo, Drea Nichole) *Essence Ventures founder

Author “Keep Your Eye on The Prize” Reveals Nine Times He Escaped Death SAINT CLOUD, Fla. PRNewswire -- Keep Your Eye on The Prize (Creative Classics Publications US) shares one man’s journey of belief that perseverance can conquer all obstacles with the help of God, even racism. Keep Your Eye on The Prize tells the story of how Kenneth Holmes persevered through racism, segregation, discrimination, severe adversity at home and a few self-inflicted blunders.

In an interview with Brightside Global Trade TV on December 9th, 2021, Ken wows his audience revealing the NINE TIMES he escaped death. Elton Brewington, founder and CEO of Brightside Global Trade TV says, “Ken’s book is a must read. It’s not only about his success, but also an example of the power of God.” Ken’s father, fled the Jim Crow south in the mid 1930’s. He would marry in a mid-sized segregated northern town and start his family. Later, Kenneth Holmes autographing he moved his family to a rural, all white town. his book for Ms. Barbara Keller.

With racism and inequities of opportunities yet in PRNewsFoto their path, Ken and his sibling’s lifestyles spoke of their success. His father stressed “surround yourself with people who can do you some good” Ken In 1978 befriended Ms. Jean Burgdorff, founder and CEO of Burgdorff Realtors, a multi-billion-dollar company and author of the book entitled “It’s Not About the Money” She was instrumental in the start of Ken’s financial success. Ken, without contact with her since 1978, Sadly, she died in 2019.

The book is available on Amazon.com.

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CALL FOR PROPOSALS Lakeside Alliance, Builder of the Obama Presidential Center, seeks proposals from qualified minority business enterprise (MBE), women business enterprise (WBE), and disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE) firms, as well as veteran- and LGBTQled firms in support of the following trades: • Roofing • Finish flooring including resilient, wood, carpeting and ceramic tile • Site work including landscaping, site furnishing, final site earthwork, geofoam, unit pavers and others • Finish trades including painting, wall covering, Division 10 and others • Miscellaneous trades including loading dock, demountable partitions, lockers and food service Additional packages will be released in the coming weeks. Contractors who desire to submit a bid for all available packages may learn more about the bidding process at: lakesidealliance.com/ opportunities/potential-bidders.

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REAL ESTATE A C 1-19-2022 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR PARK PLACE SECURITIES, INC. ASSETBACKED PASS- THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-WCW3; Plaintiff, vs. CHICAGO TITLE LAND TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF A CERTAIN TRUST AGREEMENT DATED 6/11/2015 KNOWN AS TRUST NUMBER 8002368367; STEVE BIELEC; CAROL KEEFER JOHN BIELEC JR.; DONNA CMKOVIC; UNKNOWN OWNERS, GENERALLY AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 20 CH 6987 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 21-32-205-0130000.

Commonly known as 8433 S. Burley Avenue, Chicago, IL 60617.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call Mr. Matthew C. Abad at Plaintiff's Attorney, Kluever Law Group, 225 West Washington Street, Chicago, Illinois 60606. (312) 236-0077.

SPS000539-20FC1 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3185051 ____________________________ AC 1-26-2022 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION TOORAK CAPITAL PARTNERS LLC; Plaintiff, vs. EVO GROUP INVESTMENTS LLC; CARLOS PEREZ; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 21 ch 1457 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, February 28, 2022 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 21-31-319-008-0000.

Commonly known as 8521 South Kingston Avenue, Chicago, IL 60617. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call Law Clerk at Plaintiff's Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 360-9455. W20-0471 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3185492 ____________________________ IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION REVERSE MORTGAGE FUNDING LLC Plaintiff, -v.- ABYAH DOBSON, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF JOHNNIE M. KENDRICKS, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, WILLIAM P. BUTCHER, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR JOHNNIE M. KENDRICKS (DECEASED) Defendants 2019CH11377 8020 S. MUSKEGON AVE 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 November 16, 2021, an agent for The Judicial

Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 18, 2022, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 030R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 8020 S. MUSKEGON AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60617 Property Index No. 21-31-208-030 The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(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. 14-19-06439 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 2019CH11377 TJSC#: 41-2927 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 # 2019CH11377 I3185617 ____________________________

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC Plaintiff, -v.BRIAN WEBSTER, DUNHAM FLETCHER CAPITAL, INC., TVL CONSTRUCTION, LLC Defendants 2018CH05989 7349 S VERNON AVE 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 December 12, 2019, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 24, 2022, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 030R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 7349 S VE NON AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60619 Property Index No. 20-27-217-017-0000 The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. 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. 14-18-04469 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 2018CH05989 TJSC#: 42-108 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.

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TY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION CITIZENS BANK, N.A. F/K/A RBS CITIZENS, N.A. SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO CHARTER ONE BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.JOSEPH SALAZAR, THERESA SERRANO, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF ELIZABETH SALAZAR, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, GERALD NORDGREN, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR ELIZABETH SALAZAR (DECEASED) Defendants 2021CH02174 9153 S KINGSTON AVE 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 September 27, 2021, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 28, 2022, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 030R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 9153 S KINGSTON AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60617 Property Index No. 26-06-303-020-0000 The real estate is improved with a residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. 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. 14-21-01276 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 2021CH02174 TJSC#: 42-49 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.

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2021CH02174 I3185881 ____________________________ AC2-2-2022 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR THE RMTP TRUST, SERIES 2019-C; Plaintiff, vs. UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF BARBARA N. WALKER; TAMMY LACHERLY KING AKA TAMMY L. KING AKA TAMMY KING AKA TAMMY L WALKER AKA TAMMY WALKER; JOHN LYDON AKA JACK LYDON SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR BARBARA N. WALKER; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 18 CH 2360 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, March 7, 2022 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 25-03-210-0360000. Commonly known as 630 East 88th Place, Chicago, Illinois 60619. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection.For information call The Sales Department at Plaintiff's Attorney, Anselmo Lindberg & Associates, LLC, 1771 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 605631890. (630) 453-6960. F17080290 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3185955 ____________________________ IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION DLJ MORTGAGE CAPITAL, INC. Plaintiff,-v.-JASON T. MILLER, JEFFREY CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF MURIEL RODGERS, THOMAS P. QUINN, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR MURIEL RODGERS (DECEASED) Defendants 2019CH07233 7720 SOUTH JEFFREY UNIT G-S 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 March 16, 2020, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 1, 2022, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 030R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 7720 SOUTH JEFFREY UNIT G-S, CHICAGO, IL 60649 Property Index No. 20-25-323-037-1002 The real estate is improved with a residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are

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

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. 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. 14-19-05292 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 2019CH07233 TJSC#: 42-198 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 # 2019CH07233 I3185998 ____________________________ SW 2-2-2022 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION SELENE FINANCE LP Plaintiff, -v.- VIVIAN R. BERRY AKA VIVIAN BERRY, DEREK C. BERRY AKA DEREK BERRY, REGENCY CENTERS CORPORATION FKA EQUITY ONE, INC. Defendants 18 CH 10083 8837 S. WALLACE ST. CHICAGO, IL 60620 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 31, 2020, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 8, 2022, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 030R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 8837 S. WALLACE ST., CHICAGO, IL 60620 Property Index No. 25-04-112-046-0000 The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $189,670.91. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks

will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC Plaintiff's Attorneys, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL, 62523 (217) 422-1719. Please refer to file number 327347. 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. HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC 111 East Main Street DECATUR IL, 62523 217-422-1719 Fax #: 217-422-1754 E M a i l : CookPleadings@hsbattys.com Attorney File No. 327347 Attorney Code. 40387 Case Number: 18 CH 10083 TJSC#: 41-3338 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Case # 18 CH 10083 ____________________________

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