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New Chimney Swift Tower at Mildred Burt Nature Center: New Home for Birds JOSH BOOTSMA The Mildred Burt Nature Center has seen many improvements in recent years, the most recent of which is a chimney-like tower designed to house a special type of bird called the Chimney Swift. Chimney Swifts have long made Lansing their home during the summer months, and have gained a following of amateur ornithologists in the community. The new tower is hoped to provide a reliable home for the migratory birds for years to come.

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located north of the Eisenhower Center. After being overgrown for years, the Lan-Oak Park Board approved a clean-up plan for the area in 2016, and the grounds have improved every year since. Last year, the Lansing Garden Club planted hundreds of pollinator plants in the Mildred Burt Nature Center. They planted hundreds more this year in an effort to continue drawing bees, beetles, butterflies, and some types of birds to the area.

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Chimney Swifts are a migratory bird species that make their home in Peru. However, in Peru’s winter, the birds fly north to the Midwest in mid-April where they make nests, lay eggs, and raise their young to be strong enough to fly south back to Peru come October.

The birds are unique in that their feet are designed to perch not on horizontal surfaces, but on vertical ones. The birds would originally roost in hollowed-out trees but as man-made chimneys became more prevalent and remained unused during Midwest summers, the birds began calling these their home, and were given their name for doing so. The species’s population has been in decline in recent years For decades, Coolidge Elementary School played home to Lansing’s largest colony of Chimney Swifts. The birds’ evening routine of flying around and then entering the school’s chimney sometimes drew a crowd of spectators on pleasant evenings.

The group called themselves “The Swifties.”

When demolition work was needed at the school in the summer of 2018, Lansing resident Julie Blackwood started an online petition for the District 158 School Board to find an alternative way for work to be continued on Coolidge without the birds’ home being destroyed. The petition received nearly 1,300 signatures. Ultimately, the District 158 Board chose to create a temporary tower to house the birds so the work on Coolidge could continue.The swift colony’s original home was the large brick chimney seen to the left. Two temporary chimneys were installed on the new building. In the summer of 2019 and this summer, the birds have found their homes in other places throughout the area, including at St. Anne’s School and Cornerstone Church.

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The Lansing Garden Club is responsible for the recent improvements at the Mildred Burt Nature Center. The club was started in early 2019 by Lansing resident Diane Lund.

Lund said shortly after she started the Garden Club she came before the Lan-Oak Park Board and pitched a three-year plan of improvements to the Mildred Burt Nature Center. The Board responded positively and asked if she could complete the project even quicker.

The Mildred Burt Nature Center is a 30,000 square foot area

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The new Chimney Swift tower is 15 feet tall and built with special siding to allow the birds to roost on the inside.

Information about the birds will be placed on the kiosk surrounding the tower.

Lund became aware of the Chimney Swift issues in 2018, and added a Chimney Swift tower to her ideas for transforming the Mildred Burt Nature Center. Though she wanted to have the tower up by mid-April to house the birds this summer, COVID derailed those plans. Now, however, the 15-foot tower is up and ready to host Chimney Swifts. Lund said that although the tower won’t be a summer home for swifts this year, some might use the tower as a temporary shelter as they begin their journey south to Peru. Lund said that someone on Facebook had indicated they had already seen a few swifts already using the tower.

Created by Lund’s husband Rich, the tower is built with special siding on the inside, which has grooves in it. The tower was assembled in such a way to allow the grooves to run horizontally and provide the perfect spot for the Chimney Swifts’s special feet to perch. The tower is insulated to help keep the temperature bearable for the birds in the hot summer months. Lund and her husband Rich used a book titled Chimney Swift Towers to guide their construction of the tower.

Around the base of the tower is a kiosk that will be fitted with information about Chimney Swifts. The kiosk was also built by Rich Lund and has shingles on its top. Lund said that roofs and roof-like structures tend to attract the birds, and she hopes the Eisenhower Center and nearby Buford Walker Senior Housing will help in this regard. The trees above the current tower were trimmed to allow for the birds to circle around the tower before diving into it.

When asked how the swifts would find the new tower next year, Lund said, “I am told, ‘build it, and they will come.’

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3500 Glenwood-Lansing Rd, Lansing (West of Wentworth Avenue) 708-474-9226 www.discoverbethel.org facebook.com/BethelChurchLansing PASTOR JASON NELSON PASTOR CAL AARDSMA PASTOR SHAUN BUIKEMA WORSHIP SERVICES Worship Services .................... 9:30 a.m. ................................................. 5:00 p.m.

Church School......................... 9:45 a.m.

CALVARY COMMUNITY CHURCH

16341 South Park Ave., South Holland 708-339-1133 Info@CalvarySouthHolland.org CalvarySouthHolland.org PASTOR ALFONZO SURRETT, SR. WORSHIP SERVICES Sunday Worship ...................... 9:30 a.m.

Sunday School ...................... 11:15 a.m.

Monday Women’s Bible Study 9:30 a.m.

Tuesday Adult Bible Study 7:00p.m.

Saturday Women’s Grief & Loss Support Group 10:00 a.m.

CHRIST COMMUNITY CHURCH, COGIC

1151 E. 170th St., South Holland 708-331-8389 FAX 708.331.8374 Admin@ChristCommunityCOGIC.org ChristCommunityCOGIC.org PASTOR DR. CARL E. KING, SR. WORSHIP SERVICES SUNDAY Church School......................... 8:45 a.m.

Worship Services .................. 10:30 a.m.

MONDAY Prayer…… ............................... 6:30 p.m.

TUESDAY Morning Manna ..................... 11:30 a.m.

WEDNESDAY Prayer…................................... 6:30 p.m.

Bible Study…… ....................... 7:00 p.m.

COVENANT UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

1130 East 154th St., South Holland 708-333-5955 www.covucc.org PASTOR REV. DR. OZZIE E. SMITH, JR. WORSHIP SERVICES Sunday School ........................ 9:15 a.m.

Sunday Worship ...................... 7:30 a.m. ............................................... 11:00 a.m.

Wed. Bible Study ......................... Noon Thursday Prayer/Bible Study .. 7:14 p.m.

FIRST CHURCH (PCA)

3134 Ridge Rd, Lansing 708-474-9610 www.firstchurchpca.org PASTOR BEN KAPPERS Morning Worship ..................... 9:30 a.m.

Sunday School ...................... 11:00 a.m.

Evening Worship ..................... 5:30 p.m.

FIRST CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH

163rd & South Park Ave., South Holland 708-333-8211 www.firstchurchsh.org PASTOR REV. DANIEL SVENDSEN WORSHIP SERVICES Sunday ................ 9:30 a.m. & 5:30 p.m.

Sunday School ...................... 11:00 a.m.

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FIRST REFORMED CHURCH

15924 South Park Ave., South Holland 708-333-0622 www.frcsh.org REV. JAMES OORD, SENIOR PASTOR PASTOR COREY BUCHANAN, Director of Mercy & Justice Ministries ANTHONY BOLKEMA, Director of Worship & Student Life REV. DR. RICH GREVENGOED, Director of Pastoral Care & Counseling WORSHIP SERVICES Sunday Worship ...................... 9:30 a.m.

Sunday School ...................... 11:00 a.m.

KING’S COMMUNITY CHURCH

600 West Route 6, South Holland 708-333-5444 kingscommunity.ch WORSHIP SERVICES Sunday 10:00 a.m.

Sunday School ........................ 9:00 a.m.

Wednesday.............................. 7:30 p.m.

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LYNWOOD UNITED REFORMED CHURCH

1990 E. Glenwood-Dyer Rd, Lynwood 708-474-4100 www.lynwoodurc.org PASTOR REV. NICK ALONS WORSHIP SERVICES Sunday ............. 9:30 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. ..

RECONCILIATION CHURCH

833 East 168th St., South Holland 708-331-7755 www.reconciliationchurch.org PASTOR GLEN MCCARTHY WORSHIP SERVICES Sunday Worship .................... 10:00 a.m.

Wednesday Bible Study .......... 7:00 p.m.

REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH 651 East 166th St., South Holland 708-331-4100 redeemer-lutheran@sbcglobal.net WORSHIP SERVICES Sunday .................................... 9:30 a.m.

Sunday School ...................... 10:45 a.m.

Channel 6 Tues. .................... 10:00 a.m.

SPIRIT OF GOD FELLOWSHIP

16350 S. State St., South Holland 708-331-1234 sogfchurch.com PASTOR BRIAN KAMSTRA WORSHIP SERVICES Sunday Worship .................... 10:00 a.m.

Sunday School ........................ 9:00 a.m.

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Illinois Approved for Added $300 Unemployment Benefit CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS Illinois is one of the last states to apply and be approved for a federal program providing an additional $300 in unemployment assistance per week to qualifying residents.

Gov. JB Pritzker announced Monday he instructed the Illinois Department of Employment Security to submit an application “despite serious concerns about the unfairness” of the program. The Federal Emergency Management Agency certified that request on Tuesday.

Funding for the Lost Wage Assistance Program was redirected by President Donald Trump from the agency’s disaster relief fund. That money is typically used to finance the federal government’s response to major domestic disasters, such as assisting hurricane survivors.

Trump issued the order in July shortly after a measure creating $600 in added weekly benefits through the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security, Or CARES, Act expired.

Up to $44 billion is available to states through Dec. 27, or until the funding runs out.

Benefits can be retroactively paid to eligible Illinoisans, starting with the week ending Aug. 1.

The governor’s office, in a news release, estimated that funding will be exhausted in three weeks. It cited unspecified “economic projections for the demand of these funds.”

Only those Americans who are eligible for at least $100 per week in unemployment benefits qualify for the extra $300 in federal funding. That is why Pritzker said Illinois did not apply for the program sooner — about 55,000 residents will be excluded, according to his office.

As of Wednesday, 45 states are approved to receive grants, including Illinois, which was the 44th state approved. Applications were accepted beginning Aug. 15 and the federal government has begun paying out benefits.

“President Trump’s program will likely cut off the most vulnerable workers, create needless competition among the states for these limited FEMA dollars, and sow more confusion among the unemployed, so I want to caution that those eligible for these dollars will likely encounter frustration and unfairness brought on by the president’s short-sighted and short lived program,” Pritzker said in a written statement.

“However, the $300 benefit will provide much needed assistance for those who can

Christians Against Poverty (CAP) has invited the public to the launch of its first Debt Help Center in the United States. The south suburban CAP Debt Management Center is located in South Holland and run through Covenant Fellowship Church. The launch event will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 9 at 10 a.m. and will feature comments from South Holland Mayor Don De Graff.

CAP is committed to help struggling Americans deal with debt, and the stress and anxiety that comes from it. CAP provides professional and confidential credit counseling to anyone who needs it—regardless of religious beliefs, background, or lifestyle. Clients receive counsel in the privacy of their own homes and

get it, too many of whom are facing terrible choices about whether to pay their rent, buy groceries or get medicine,” he continued. “We will do everything in our power to make sure that every eligible recipient can participate in this program.”

Other states developed a work-around to tackle the issue of residents not otherwise qualifying for the extra federal financial assistance. New Hampshire, for example, is supplementing its residents’ unemployment benefits to ensure everyone reaches the $100 threshold.

According to the New Hampshire Employment Security Department, “for those people eligible for less than $100 in weekly unemployment benefits, New Hampshire is making additional changes to increase the minimum state unemployment benefit up to $100 so that all unemployed Granite Staters will be eligible.”

In Rhode Island, Scott Jensen, the state’s Department of Labor and Training director, said officials will briefly increase residents’ benefits so they qualify for the Lost Wage Assistance program.

Spokespeople for Pritzker and the Department of Employment Security did not respond to questions about whether a similar strategy was considered in Illinois.

IDES is tasked with distributing whatever federal funds Illinois is allocated and identifying which residents qualify for that assistance.

According to the U.S. Department of Labor, 24,116 Illinoisans filed new unemployment claims for the week ending Aug. 29. That is down 2,146 new claims filed the week prior.

The number of those residents receiving continuing unemployment benefits also decreased by more than 35,000, from 593,305 the week ending Aug. 15 to 555,582 the week after.

The number of Illinoisans who filed Pandemic Unemployment Assistance claims slightly increased from 4,169 the week ending Aug. 22 to 4,433the week ending Aug. 29.

The PUA program was designed for those who are self-employed and independent contractors who typically do not qualify for unemployment benefits.

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CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS The Lung Association launched a public awareness campaign to inform parents and adult leaders about e-cigarette facts and trends as well as strategies for speaking with students about why they should not use such products.

A guide is available at https://www.lung.org/ quit-smoking/helping-teens-quit/talk-aboutvaping/conversation-guide.

Officials also announced a Vape-Free Schools initiative “to help school administrators and educators address the surge of youth vaping through guidance in implementing a comprehensive tobacco use policy,” according to the association.

Instead of suspension, it suggests educators develop a substitute discipline policy and offer a tobacco cessation program.

Education, community advocacy and research are the main pillars of the Association’s strategy and are methods used by tobacco opponents to curb traditional cigarette use among the age group.

“As the school year resumes, more students may experience social pressure to vape, while others may begin to vape in response to stress, including stress related to COVID-19,” Kristina Hamilton, the American Lung Association’s advocacy director, said in a written statement.

“We’re already facing what the surgeon general refers to as a ‘youth vaping epidemic.’”

A U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention survey found half of youth in the U.S. used an e-cigarette, vape pen or hookah in 2019. That trend of increasing electronic

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Approximately 8,000 students begin using a vape pen every day, the CDC found, resulting in more than one in four high schoolers and one in 10 middle schoolers vaping at least once per month.

“Our communities need support, and... the American Lung Association is proud to offer Illinois schools, parents and students proven approaches to end youth vaping in our communities and state,” Hamilton said in a written statement.

The advocacy group also said it plans to promote legislation to include electronic tobacco products in the Smoke Free Illinois Act, which bans smoking in virtually all public places.

State Sen. Julie Morrison, a Democrat from Lake Forest, said she will introduce a measure in the 2021 legislative session to encourage youth to avoid e-tobacco products.

“While the implementation of Tobacco 21 was a major step forward in limiting the availability to tobacco products to children,” she said in a written statement, “there must be more education about the negative effects of e-cigarettes, so kids don’t seek to get these products in illegal ways.”

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Homeowners Must Apply for Property Tax Exempt’s by Sept. 11 cookcountyassessor.com, on paper, or in person. Please see the full list of property tax exemptions administered by our office at www.cookcountyassessor.com/exemptions.

If homeowners apply for Certificates of Error after September 11, 2020, they are responsible for paying the entirety of the second-installment tax bills to the Cook County Treasurer’s Office

by October 1, 2020. If the Certificate of Error application is granted, a refund for the difference will be issued.

To further assist homeowners, the Cook County Assessor’s Office is hosting a virtual meeting on how to apply for a Certificate of Error on September 10, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. that can be accessed on Facebook and YouTube.

Homeowners in Cook County have until September 11, 2020 to apply for missing property tax exemptions on their 2019 second-installment property tax bills. By meeting this deadline, homeowners can receive corrected property tax bills by mail before the October 1, 2020, deadline to pay without incurring penalties and interest.

How does a property owner know if they are missing an exemption?

Homeowners can look at the bottom left corner of the second-installment property tax bill, available at www.cookcountytreasurer.com, under the Tax Calculator section. If homeowners believe they are entitled to an exemption that is not listed, they can apply for a Certificate of Error by submitting an application and copies of supporting documentation online at

BUSS

A funeral service for Eldon H. Buss was held Saturday, September 5, 2020, at Redeemer Lutheran Church in South Holland, IL, with Pastor Maxine Washington officiating.

Mr. Buss was born October 22, 1928 and passed away August 30, 2020. Husband of Jacqueline Buss (nee Minneman). Preceded in death by his father Henry, mother Florence, and sister Marilyn (Tom) Schellhase.

Interment was at First Lutheran Cemetery, Alsip, IL. Arrangements were entrusted to Smits, DeYoungVroegh Funeral Home, South Holland, IL.

BUTKIS

A private funeral service for Charlene Butkis (nee McMurtrey) will be held at Smits, DeYoung-Vroegh Funeral Home in South Holland, IL. Mrs. Butkis was born December 15, 1932 and passed away August 29, 2020. Wife of the late Samuel Butkis.

Mother of Scot (Tina) Butkis. Grandmother of Stella Rae Butkis. Sister of Frank

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McMurtrey, Eddie McMurtrey, Shirley (late Bill) McBee, Delores “Dotty” (late Glen) Faith, late Mickie (late Stan) Ellmaker, and the late Horace McMurtrey. Preceded in death by her parents Clyde and Julia McMurtrey.

Arrangements are entrusted to Smits, DeYoungVroegh Funeral Home, South Holland, IL.

DEMPSEY

A celebration of life service for John “Jack” A. Dempsey will be held Saturday, September 12, 2020, at Lencioni’s in Lynwood, IL. Mr. Dempsey was born May 29, 1939 and passed away August 23, 2020. Husband of Sandra Dempsey (nee Holem). Father of Andi (Tom) Vanderlee, Laura (Larry) Greenwood, Larry Monte, Toni (Bill) Bocznewycz, late Steve Monte, Mike (Cindy) Monte, Mitch Monte, late Mark Monte, and extended family including Margo, Sue, and Rick. Grandfather and great-grandfather of many. Preceded in death by siblings Caroline Lucarelli, George Dempsey, and Cecilia Costanza; and by parents George and Marie Dempsey.

Inurnment will be at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, IL. Arrangements are entrusted to Smits, DeYoung-Vroegh Funeral Home, South Holland, IL.

June 14, 1948 and passed away August 23, 2020. Wife of the late Jose Luis Olvera.

Mother of Miriam (Alfredo Correa) Olvera Roa, Adrian (Gloria Morales) Olvera Roa, and Jorge Luis (Judith Gloria Trujillo) Olvera Roa. Grandmother of 7. Sister of Leonor Roa Hernandez, Vicente Roa Hernandez, and Ernesto Roa Hernandez.

Arrangements were entrusted to Smits, DeYoungVroegh Funeral Home, South Holland, IL.

GREEN

A funeral service for Ruby Y. Green was held Friday, September 4, 2020, at Smits, DeYoung-Vroegh Funeral Home in South Holland, IL. Ms. Green was born September 4, 1982 and passed away August 24, 2020.

Daughter of Evelyn Cotton.

Sister of Sheena, Ekevia “Icky”, Karen, Ebony, Dominique, Aliyah, and Steven.

Preceded in death by her grandparents James and Ruby Lee Green.

Interment was at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Chicago, IL. Arrangements are entrusted to Smits, DeYoung-Vroegh Funeral Home, South Holland, IL.

JANSMA

A private interment for Laura J. Jansma (nee DeYoung) was held at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood, IL. Mrs. Jansma was born February 12, 1930 and passed away August 26, 2020. Wife of the late Charles R. Jansma. Mother of Marcia (late Ken) Bult, Charles L. (Diane) Jansma, Diane (Jerry) Dekker, and Scott Jansma. Grandmother of 8 and great-grandother of 12. Preceded in death by siblings Gilbert (Gertrude) DeYoung and Virginia (John) Folkrod; and parents Jacob and Libby DeYoung.

HERNANDEZ

A funeral mass for Magdalena Roa Hernandez was held Friday, September 4, 2020 at St. Turibius Catholic Church in Chicago, IL. Mrs. Hernandez was born

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A funeral service for Edna L. Meeter (nee Drenth) was held Friday, September 4, 2020 at Smits Funeral Home in Dyer, IN with Rev. Cal Aardsma officiating.

Mrs. Meeter was born July 23, 1928 and passed away August 31, 2020. Wife of Raymond Meeter. Mother of Debra (George) Van Laten, Laura (Robert) Huizenga, and Steve Meeter. Grandmother of 7; great-grandmother of 15. Sister of the late Jim (late Sylvia) Drenth, Cal (Alice) Drenth, Lucille (late Ray) Zoeteman, and Judy (late Clyde) Beuster.

Interment was at Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens, Crown Point, IN. Arrangements were entrusted to Smits Funeral Home, Dyer, IN.

OLVERA

A funeral mass for Jose Luis Olvera was held Friday, September 4, 2020 at St. Turibius Catholic Church in Chicago, IL. Mr. Olvera was born Au-

gust 26, 1943 and passed away August 30, 2020. Husband of the late Magdalena Roa Hernandez. Father of Miriam (Alfredo Correa) Olvera Roa, Adrian (Gloria Morales) Olvera Roa, and Jorge Luis (Judith Gloria Trujillo) Olvera Roa. Grandfather of 7 grandchildren.

Arrangements were entrusted to Smits, DeYoungVroegh Funeral Home, South Holland, IL.

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A funeral service for Henry “Hank” Wm. Otte was held Friday, August 28, 2020 at New Life Christian Reformed Church in Highland, IN with Rev. Bill Sytsma officiating.

Mr. Otte was born May 17, 1939 and passed away August 24, 2020. Husband of Mary Otte (nee Bosch). Father of Rodney (Jeana) Otte, Kevin (Wendy) Otte and Larry (Johnna) Otte. Grandfather of 8; great-grandfather of 3. Brother of Harriet (Herb) Hermann and Carol (late Jerry) Leonhard.

Interment was at Hope Cemetery, Highland, IN. Arrangements were entrusted to Smits Funeral Home, Dyer, IN.

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Plan Ahead for Generational Generosity SUBMITTED BY PATRICK ZAMKIN When you retire, can you afford to help your loved ones?

This issue is certainly on the minds of many retirees. Consider this: Seven in 10 retirees say they are willing to offer financial support to their families, even if it could jeopardize their own financial future, according to the Edward Jones/Age Wave Four Pillars of the New Retirement study.

However, the same study found that 72% of retirees also say one of their biggest fears is “becoming a burden on their families.”

How can you reconcile wanting to be generous to your children and grandchildren with the fear of becoming a drain on these same family members?

You’ll have to plan carefully. Ask yourself some key questions, including these: How much will I need in retirement?

When you retire, some of your expenses, such as those associated with your career, will go down. And you might also downsize your living arrangements, resulting in lower costs. Other expenses, though, will go up. A healthy 65-year-old couple who retired in 2019 will need nearly $390,000 just to pay for health care, according to HealthView Services, which produces health-care cost projection software. Think about all your projected costs and try to create an annual budget for your retirement years.

What sources of income can I rely on?

During your retirement years, you’ll likely have several streams of available income, including Social Security, your 401(k) and IRA, other investments and possibly even some earned income, if you choose to work part time. You’ll want to know about how much money you can count on from these sources each year.

How much can I afford to give away? Once

you know about how much your expenses and income will be during your retirement years, you’ll have a clear idea of how much you can afford to give away to your grown children and grandchildren. Of course, this doesn’t mean you should contribute the entire difference between your expenses and income – you’ll always want to have a cushion. But at least you’ll know what your limits are. On a technical note, you can give up to $15,000 per person, per year, to as many people as you’d like without incurring gift taxes. And you don’t have to give just cash, either – you could contribute to a college funding vehicle, such as a 529 plan.

How can I protect my financial independence? Other than not spending or giving away more money than you’re taking in, you can certainly take other steps to keep your financial independence and avoid becoming a burden to your family members. For one thing, you can protect yourself from the heavy costs of long-term care, such as an extended nursing home stay. A financial professional can help you choose an appropriate protection strategy.

Also, you can guard your interests, and those of your family, by creating a power of attorney, health care directive and other appropriate legal arrangements (with the help of an attorney).

Your best impulses – to be generous to your loved ones while staying financially stable enough to avoid becoming a burden to them – don’t have to be mutually exclusive. With careful planning, you can help make both goals a reality.

This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor, Patrick Zamkin 18735 Dixie Hwy, Homewood, IL 60430 (708)798-9066

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NANCY ZEKVELD Habits. We all have them. One of my habits is to get up early to enjoy a quiet cup of coffee in the morning. Another is that I don’t always leave myself enough time and get stressed out and impatient with others.

Did you know that 40% of the things we do each day are out of habit? Things as simple as brushing our teeth, grabbing coffee in the morning, even our route to work!

Our brain is an amazing thing; it organizes what we do into patterns so we can save energy. Unfortunately, our brain does this with both our good and our bad habits.

Much of how we deal with our money comes down to habits, both good and bad.

It may be that you walk past the coffee shop every morning on the way to work and find yourself slipping in to grab coffee and a donut—and the cost is rising. Maybe you find yourself bored at night and browse eBay or Amazon, purchasing things you don’t need. Soon you find yourself behind on your finances or not achieving financial goals.

If we know how habits work, we can break the bad ones. Habits are a loop: Trigger - What causes the behavior, i.e. walking past the coffee shop.

Routine - A repeating behavior, i.e. popping in to buy the coffee, and maybe a donut.

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or chocolate high.

Identifying triggers and changing routines can break these habits. Maybe take a new route to work that avoids the coffee shop, or pick up a book or call a friend when you sit down in the evening, rather than browsing shopping sites.

Use this knowledge to form good money habits! Planning one grocery trip a week cuts down on the extras we buy in multiple trips. Controlling your spending and achieving savings goals is a reward itself.

One of the best ways to build new habits is to build a financial budget.

Let’s get to work building good habits!

If you are struggling and falling behind, worried about money, or debt is out of control, please use the information below to get in touch with me for a free budgeting service and professional credit counseling—or even a listening ear.

Nancy is Center Manager for the CAP Debt Help Center, helping people in debt in the South Suburbs of Chicago. She has received CAP training and comprehensive money management training by AFCPE. If you’re struggling to pay bills, feel overwhelmed with any debt, including medical or student loans, reach out for free local credit counseling service. 708-866-5577. Nancy is wife to South Holland Pastor Richard and mom to Anton, Annika, Autumn, Augustin and Adamina.

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Men’s Bible Study Discover Your Bible with us at Cottage Grove Christian Reformed Church, 166th Street and Cottage Grove Avenue (by the roundabout) in South Holland, Monday evenings from 6:45 – 8 p.m. beginning on September 14. We will study The Parables of Jesus. For information call the church at 331-0391 or Carol at 339-6793. We would love to have you join us!

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Women’s Bible Study Discover Your Bible with us at Cottage Grove Christian Reformed Church, 166th Street and Cottage Grove Avenue (by the roundabout) in South Holland, Tuesday mornings from 9:45 – 11:00 a.m. beginning on September 15. We will study The Gospel According to Luke. We provide a Nursery for infants and Story Hour for preschoolers to age 5. For information call the church at 331-0391 or Carol at 339-6793. We would love to have you join us!

Senior Bridge Club Tuesdays from 4pm - 5pm starting September 15 with instructor Frank Williams hosting. To register call 708-849-2385 or email lincoln@doltonpubliclibrary.org and leave your full name, email address, and cell phone number. To join the session, go to the American Bridge Association at ababridge.org. Scroll down to LEARN and connect to the BBO link: www.bridgebase.com.

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Grow Your Future Financial Planning Series Join the Dolton Public Library virtually at 2pm on Wednesdays in September for a financial planning series. Topics are Retirement Planning (Sept. 2), Annuities (Sept. 9), Investments (Sept.

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Virtual Bingo for Seniors Every 2nd and 4th Thursday at 11:00am. To register, call 708-849-2385 or email lincoln@ doltonpubliclibrary.org and provide your full name and phone number or email address.

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Kolas Christian Bookstore 70th Anniversary Concert At First Church PCA at the corner of Ridge Rd and Burnham Ave in Lansing at 6 30 pm under the Pavillion.Bring your own lawn chair or blanket. The Fabulous Mark Dubbled family will be blessing with song and ministry. Sherri will be giving out prizes and gifts. The concert will take place in rain or shine. Masks are required.

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MIKE BUDER Your emotional attachment to your house can cost you big $$$. Our homes are very personal to us. Thinking of my grandmother’s home brings warm, happy feelings, as does my childhood home.

And when I move the next time, I’m sure I’ll be emotionally attached to my current home…it’s the first home my wife and I have together, the one where my children learned to walk, talk and write on the walls with permanent markers. But when it comes time to sell, you have to move outside the feelings of your “home” and sell your “house.”

I recently had an experience with a transaction where a divorce was involved and it caused the sellers to literally just walk away from a house that hadn’t been properly cleaned because it was too emotional for either party to do so.

Sometimes you just have to bite the bullet and pay someone to do a job that you can’t do yourself. I can promise you that if you leave your home clean, then new buyers will appreciate it in their offer in the form of cash in your pocket. Otherwise it will come across in their offer in more ways than one. If buyers believe you lived in the home in that condition, it’s likely they will

believe you neglected to maintain it, as well as clean it. And of course there is the other extreme: the house is so completely your family’s home, that buyers cannot even imagine their family “intruding” into your space. You know the one—with the children’s art on the refrigerator, the one with two-dozen family photos in the living room, the one with “Madison’s Room” painted on the bedroom wall, the one with no space at all for a new family.

When you get ready to market your home, it should be a house ready for a new family to picture as their own. Pack away those personal items, photos and “collections” and paint the rooms with warm, neutral colors. You live in a home, but you sell a house. You have to detach emotionally from your home and view it as a house when you get ready to put it on the market.

If you are looking to buy or sell real estate call Mike Buder at RE/MAX 2000 708-418-4444, E-mail: mikebuder@remax. net, Website: www.BuderHomes.com, or Facebook Friend-request Mike Buder. Your comments are always welcome.

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Omnipotence means that God has the power in Himself, without need of help from any other, to control everything in the world he has created. Jeremiah 32:17 says, “Ah, Lord GOD! It is you who have made the heavens and the earth by your great power and by your outstretched arm! Nothing is too hard for you.”

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God’s omnipotence should give us joy—especially when we think of our own sinfulness. Each one of us has made terrible mistakes in our lives. But the power of God is greater than even the power of our sin.

His perfect control of the world means that He can also soften our hearts and allow us to run to him and His Son Jesus Christ in repentance.

The hymn “What Tho’ I Cannot Break My Chain” says this beautifully: “Thou can overcome this heart of mine, thou wilt victorious prove, for everlasting strength is thine, and everlasting love.”

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Garage Sales BIG DOWNSIZING SALE! Furniture, home goods, kitchen items, some collectibles, man stuff! You will find something. 813 Cherry, Thornton, by the woods off Thornton-Lansing Rd. Sept. 11 and 12, 9:00 until 3:00.

GARAGE SALE: 3658 176 PLACE, Lansing, IL Dates: Thursday, September 10, Fr i d a y, S e p t e m b e r 1 1 , Saturday, September 12.

8:00am-3:00pm Items: Tools, Clothes, Furniture, Books, Craft Items, Wide Variety GARAGE SALE: 18766 HENRY ST. Lansing IL, September 10 & 11, 9am to 2pm. Mix of everything.

Help Wanted VAN DRUNEN HEATING: H E L P WA N T E D H VA C S e r v i c e Te c h n i c i a n .

Minimum 2 years of experience in the field and EPA certification required.

Real Estate L ANSING, IL, 2BDRM., 1 b a t h , 1 s t f l r. Se n i o r s welcome. 17710 S. Commercial Street. Includes free heat. gas. appl.. A/C. Private prkg. 1 mon. + sec.

Avail/ immediately. $985.

Call Larry 312- 405-0697 CLEAN ROOMS FOR RENT in secure Lansing home. 2 rooms available, $140 per week each. Utilities included, private bathroom and use of kitchen. 708-7159405

Wanted WANTED: DON’T THROW IT AWAY! I am buying old s t u f f . To y s , s i g n s , advertising, oil cans, and much more. Please call or text Doug. 219-616-9342

Misc. For Sale M O R E G R E AT D E A L S !

Mattresses: twin $88, full $98, queen $138. Bunk beds, futons, day beds $178. 5 pc dinette $179. Sofa LV $495. 4 pc. bdrm $495. Lamps, rugs & more. EZ credit $3,000, 90 days same as cash. Free layaway. 708-371-3737 www. factorybeddingfurniture. com Fo r S a l e : B a r b i e P i n k Glamtastic Radio Karaoke CD Player Light up Speakers and Radio, #30 OBO. 708263-7956 For Sale: Dining Table Set round table with leaf to make oval shelf under table 4 chairs Rock cushioned wheels $150 OBO. 7082637956 Wanted: Schwinn Stingrays and Honda Mini-Trails

For Sale: Baby bedding set matching quilt bedskirt window curtain bumper pad hamper wall hanging set lamp shade $50 OBO. 708263-7956 For Sale: Hamilton Beach oven roaster like new in box $40 OBO. 708-263-7956 For Sale: Arrow genuine toboggan wood sled $50 OBO great condition. 708263-7956 Carpets 8x6 gray shag, 11x8 blue/beige diamond pattern, 9x6 black and beige, $20ea. 219-689-6484 La Crosse brown steel toe hiking boots (mens) size 10 1/2, brand new in box, paid $85. Asking $45. 312-2034167 2 very good used tires, Firestone Firehawk size 23550-18, came off 2018 chevy Impala. $35 OBO. 312-2034167 Vitamaster 1000XT fan-infront wheel exercize bike, $50. Wheelchair with leg & feet attachment, $25. 708862-6612 Hospital bed, electric, $125.

Air compressor, 3 gallon, 1.5 HP, $120. Craftsman snow blower, 24” wide, 5 HP. Recliner lift chair. 708-8890350 For Sale: Disney Mickey Mouse puzzle, over 1,000 pcs, ages 12+, brand new, never opened, $12.

Battleship (naval combat game) brand new, never opened, $10. Morse FA-630 Deluxe sewing machine, $20. Shepherd Hooks, $3 $5ea. Plant stand, shelves, $5-$10ea. Call 708-481-6907

For Sale: Ethan Allen wing back chair, $70. 6’ long Haywood Wakefield bench, $100. Heavy duty universal bed frame. $15. Stiffel brass table lamps, $25-$35 each.

Assorted lamp shades, $5$10ea. Occasional Squire 26” dark wood 2 tier table, $50. Ethan Allen side table (white) 16”x14”x28”H, 1 open shelf and 1 drawer, $20. Neuton: CE 6.3” battery powered mower & trimmer attachment, $250. 708-4816907 3 Layer Cloth Face Masks. $10 inner layer is filter.

Many colors. Free Shipping.

I accept Zelle and PayPal. 773-708-5007 For Sale: Wooden bushel baskets. Have many. $1 each. 773-785-7247 For Sale: Mason canning jars. Wide mouth. From the 1940’s and 50’s. Quart $10 per dozen. Pint $9 per dozen. 773-785-7247 Fo r S a l e : S c o t t s l a w n spreader model PF-1. No rust. $15. 773-785-7247 For Sale: Sherwin-Williams flat latex paint. Sher Scrub Supreme. Antique White.

Two 5 gallon pails. $50 per pail. 773-785-7247 For Sale: Push lawn mower.

18” wide. All metal. No rust. $30. 773-785-7247 For Sale: Charcoal Grill made by Kingsford. Kettle type with wheels. 22” X 20”.

Used very little. $30. 773785-7247 Fo r Sa l e : Wi c k e r Cra f t Baskets. Various sizes and shapes. Many are brand new. Less than 50 cents each. 46 baskets for $20.

773-785-7247

Wanted: 90 minute audio tapes. Made by TDK or Memorex or similar quality.

773-785-7247 Wanted: Aluminum ladder.

16 feet in length. 773-7857247 For sale: Chaise lounge chair. Can be used indoor or out. Never been outside.

Hardly used. Comes with pad. $100 For Sale: 2 light brown leather chairs, $40ea. 2 flower chairs, highback, $30ea. 6 car seats, $20ea. 2 booster car seats, $5ea. Baby walker, $20. Baby with balls, $20. Huge rainbow stuffed bear, $20. Stuffed duck, yellow and orange, $10.

Huge stuffed dog red & white, $10. Dog bed, $5.

Roller skates, $5. Harlem Globetrotters bag, blue/ yellow/red, $50. Baby swing light up & play fish music, $30. Light brown coach nice double coshn, $70. Organ, $300 OBO. 708-692-0994 For Sale: Graphic stereo audio equalizer, 10 bands with scope, all adjustable, like new, $50. Glenwood, IL 708-758-1985 For Sale: Step 2 toy box, $20.

Blue/White Yokohama Tires (4), 195-R60-15, good tread, all 4 $25 OBO. Hargrove painting, signed, framed, 16”x30”, $50.

For Sale: Build a Bear Armoir and asscesories, $80 OBO. 708-263-7956 Fo r Sal e : J r. Sh ow t i m e Rotisserie $50 OBO Like new in box. 708-263-7956

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Real Estate Questions & Answers CATHY & JIM HIGGINS Question: My wife and I are selling our home, and now my wife has changed her mind about moving. We have a signed sales contract, with earnest money, between us and the buyer. Is there any way to back out of the sale?

Answer: To start, sales agreements can fall through due to reasons of financing, condition, title, etc., so the deal could still fall through. However, if the buyer has a valid purchase agreement accepted by both you and your wife, and it sounds like they do, then you are expected to work in good faith to fulfill your end of the agreement.

It may be that the buyer would accept a cash buyout to discontinue the purchase.

However, you need to consider that the Brokers involved have found a ready, willing, and able buyer and are likely to be entitled to a commission for their work. If you simply refuse to complete the transaction, then the buyers may sue for damages as well as “specific performance,”

a requirement to complete the sale. We suggest that you speak to an attorney.

Question: I recently sold my home. The buyers have applied for a loan, but the Broker refuses to give me a copy of the appraisal. As the seller, shouldn’t I get a copy?

Answer: No. The appraisal was ordered by the lender and paid for by the borrowers.

As long as the loan is approved, it’s none of your business. However, if the appraisal comes in below the sales price and the purchaser asks you for a price reduction, you would then be on good grounds to ask for a copy.

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REAL ESTATE FOR SALE • REAL ESTATE FOR SALE • REAL ESTATE FOR SALE • REAL ESTATE FOR SALE • REAL ESTATE FOR SALE • REAL ESTATE FOR SALE REAL ESTATE FOR SALE PUBLISHED 09/09, 09/16, 09/23 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.DELROY A CARTER, ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 18 CH 12216 16429 LOUIS AVENUE SOUTH HOLLAND, IL 60473 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 18, 2019, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on October 13, 2020, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 16429 LOUIS AVENUE, SOUTH HOLLAND, IL 60473 Property Index No. 29-22-105-035-0000 The real estate is improved with a brown brick, one story single family home, detached two car garage.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within 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.

MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC Plaintiff ’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL, 60602.

Tel No. (312) 346-9088.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago IL, 60602 312-346-9088 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 267531 Attorney ARDC No. 61256 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 18 CH 12216 TJSC#: 39-6156 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 12216 I3153844 REAL ESTATE FOR SALE PUBLISHED 09/02, 09/09, 09/16 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION NEWREZ LLC D/B/A SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING Plaintiff, -v.ROBERT A. EVANS, KELLY L. EVANS Defendants 2019CH12220 1313 GORDON AVE CALUMET CITY, IL 60409 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 19, 2020, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 28, 2020, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1313 GORDON AVE, CALUMET CITY, IL 60409 Property Index No. 30-20-110-004-0000 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. 14-19-09805 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 2019CH12220 TJSC#: 40-2102 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 # 2019CH12220 I3154644 REAL ESTATE FOR SALE PUBLISHED 09/02, 09/09, 09/16 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR J.P. MORGAN MORTGAGE ACQUISITION TRUST 2006-WMC2, ASSET BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-WMC2 Plaintiff, -v.ELONDA M BLEDSOE A/K/A ELONDA M MACKLIN, JE ROOFING & CONSTRUCTION, INC. Defendants 19 CH 02075 17140 CREIGER AVENUE SOUTH HOLLAND, IL 60473 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 3, 2019, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on October 8, 2020, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 17140 CREIGER AVENUE, SOUTH HOLLAND, IL 60473 Property Index No. 29-26-208-022-0000 The real estate is improved with a brown brick, one and a half story single family home with an attached two car garage.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within 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.

MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC Plaintiff ’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL, 60602.

Tel No. (312) 346-9088.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago IL, 60602 312-346-9088 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 268747 Attorney ARDC No. 61256 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 19 CH 02075 TJSC#: 39-6352 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff ’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Case # 19 CH 02075 I3153841 REAL ESTATE FOR SALE PUBLISHED 09/02, 09/09, 09/16 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR THE HOLDERS OF THE CITIGROUP MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST INC. ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2005-HE3 Plaintiff, -v.TWANDA L TAYLOR A/K/A TWANDA TAYLOR, ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR WMC MORTGAGE CORP., THE GARDEN COURT TOWNHOUSE ASSOCIATION Defendants 19 CH 03973 18621 GOLFVIEW DRIVE HAZEL CREST, IL 60429 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 29, 2019, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 25, 2020, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 18621 GOLFVIEW DRIVE, HAZEL CREST, IL 60429 Property Index No. 31-02-204-166-0000 The real estate is improved with a brown vinyl siding, two story townhouse with an attached two car garage.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-

four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

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

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC Plaintiff ’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL, 60602.

Tel No. (312) 346-9088.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago IL, 60602 312-346-9088 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 269547 Attorney ARDC No. 61256 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 19 CH 03973 TJSC#: 39-6997 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff ’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Case # 19 CH 03973 I3154999 REAL ESTATE FOR SALE PUBLISHED 09/02, 09/09, 09/16 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 RMAC TRUST, SERIES 2016-CTT Plaintiff, -v.NATALIE JEFFRIES, ANDREA CROSS, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF LOIS N LIGHTBURN, IF ANY, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, WILLIAM BUTCHER, SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE DECEASED MORTGAGOR, LOIS N LIGHTBURN Defendants 2017 CH 11168 15715 MADISON AVENUE DOLTON, IL 60419 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February

27, 2020, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on October 7, 2020, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 15715 MADISON AVENUE, DOLTON, IL 60419 Property Index No. 29-13-105-004-0000 The real estate is improved with a single family home with an attached two car garage.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within 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.

MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC Plaintiff ’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL, 60602.

Tel No. (312) 346-9088.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago IL, 60602 312-346-9088 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 262834 Attorney ARDC No. 61256 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 2017 CH 11168 TJSC#: 40-1315 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 # 2017 CH 11168 I3153651

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Sky Watching this Month: Autumnal Equinox The September equinox (or Southward equinox) is the moment when the Sun appears to cross the celestial equator, heading southward. Due to differences between the calendar year and the tropical year, the September equinox can occur from year-to year at any time between September 21 and 24.

Date and time of the September equinox[4] that occur from the year 20204 to 2024 (UT) are listed as follows: 2020-09-22 13:30 2021-09-22 19:21 2022-09-23 01:03 2023-09-23 06:49 2024-09-22 12:43 At the equinox, the Sun rises directly in the east and sets directly in the west. However, because of refraction it will usually appear slightly above the horizon at the moment when its “true” middle is rising or setting. For viewers at the north or south poles, it moves virtually horizontally on or above the horizon, not obviously rising or setting apart from the movement in “declination” (and hence

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altitude) of a little under a half (0.39) degree per day.

The equinox may be taken to mark the end of summer and the beginning of autumn (autumnal equinox) in the Northern Hemisphere, while marking the end of winter and the start of spring (vernal equinox) in the Southern Hemisphere.

Because constellations change over time, the solar point (the point where the Sun crosses the celestial equator southwards) moves over the centuries. Though it is called the First Point of Libra, this point is no longer in the constellation Libra, but rather in Virgo.

It passed from Libra and into Virgo in the year 729 and will enter the constellation Leo in the year 2439.

For observers in either hemisphere not at the poles, the Sun rises and sets more and more to the south during the 3 months following the September equinox. This period is the second half of a 6-month long southerly movement, beginning with the summer solstice when the Sun rises and sets at its most northern point. —Content from Wikipedia

Special Days in September Yup, you gessed it, September 9 is Teddy Bear day.

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The Kuiper belt (say Kye-per), occasionally called the Edgeworth–Kuiper belt, is a circumstellar disc in the outer Solar System, extending from the orbit of Neptune (at 30 AU*) to approximately 50 AU from the Sun. It is similar to the asteroid belt, but is far larger—20 times as wide and 20–200 times as massive.

Like the asteroid belt, it consists mainly of small bodies or remnants from when the Solar System formed. While many asteroids are composed primarily of rock and metal, most Kuiper belt objects are composed largely of frozen volatiles (termed “ices”), such as methane, ammonia and water.

The Kuiper belt is home to three officially recognized dwarf planets: Pluto, Haumea and Makemake. Some of the Solar System’s moons, such as Neptune’s Triton and Saturn’s Phoebe, may have originated in the region.

The Kuiper belt was named after DutchAmerican astronomer Gerard Kuiper, though he did not predict its existence. In 1992, minor planet Albion (15760) was discovered.

It was the first Kuiper belt object (known as a KBO) discovered since Pluto and Charon.

Since its discovery, the number of known KBOs has increased to thousands, and more than 100,000 KBOs over 100 km (62 miles) in diameter are thought to exist.

The Kuiper belt was initially thought to be the main repository for periodic comets— those with orbits lasting less than 200 years.

Studies since the mid-1990s have shown that the belt is dynamically stable and that comets’ true place of origin is the scattered

disc, a dynamically active zone created by the outward motion of Neptune 4.5 billion years ago; scattered disc objects, such as Eris, have extremely eccentric orbits that take them as far as 100 AU away from the Sun. The Kuiper belt is distinct from the theoretical Oort cloud, which is a thousand times more distant and is mostly spherical.

The objects within the Kuiper belt, together with the members of the scattered disc and any potential Hills cloud or Oort cloud objects, are collectively referred to as transNeptunian objects (TNOs).

Pluto is the largest and most massive member of the Kuiper belt, and the largest and the second-most-massive known TNO, surpassed only by Eris in the scattered disc.

Originally considered a planet, Pluto’s status as part of the Kuiper belt caused it to be reclassified as a dwarf planet in 2006. It is compositionally similar to many other objects of the Kuiper belt and its orbital period is characteristic of a class of KBOs, known as “plutinos”, that share the same 2:3 resonance with Neptune.

The Kuiper belt and Neptune may be thought of as a marker of the extent of the Solar System, alternatives being the heliopause and the distance at which the Sun’s gravitational influence is matched by that of other stars (estimated to be between 50,000 AUs, or about 2 light-years). *Astronomical Unit, a unit of length, roughly the distance from Earth to the Sun. One AU is equal to about 150 million kilometres or 93 million miles. —Content from Wikipedia

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