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City looking at more land for ‘next phase’ of Kedzie/Lake project

Purchase would include shuttered grocer y store near the Hatchery food incubator

By IGOR STUDENKOV Staff Reporter

The Chicago Community Development Commission voted unanimously to recommend granting the city authority to buy three largely vacant parcels – two near the cor ner of Kedzie Avenue and Washington Boulevard and at the nor thwest cor ner of the Kedzie Avenue/Lake Street intersection.

During its Jan. 10 meeting, Chicago De partment of Planning and Development (DPD) of ficials revealed the city is looking to buy land to build upon the proposed mixed-use development around the Kedzie/Lake Green Line station. That project is still in planning stages, with the city expected to select a developer by summer Of ficials didn’t elaborate on what the next phase would entail, except that it would most likely also be a mixed-use development with a retail component. The next phase will involve lots at 3200 W. Lake

Shields, Executive Director for Austin Coming Together introduces the panel for the annual summit to pr esent “Austin Forward. Together’s” future plans and past accomplishments on Saturday, Jan. 21. From le to right is Adam Alonso, Build Chicago CEO, Morris Reed, Westside Health Authority CEO, Athena Williams, Oak Park Regional Housing Center Executive Director, David Doig, President Chicago Neighborhood Initiatives, Rev John Zaya, founder of Grace and Peace, and Donnita Trav is, Founder and Executive Director of By the Hand Club.

Austin Coming Together announces updates on multi-million dollar projects

By MICHELLE ME YER Austin Talks

Austin Coming To gether held its annual summit on Saturday to highlight successes and goals for the final year of the five-year quality-of-life plan.

Over 200 people gathered at the By the Hand Club for Kids‘ Austin campus for the first time since 2019, when the plan was in its first year of implementation.

Over $100 million of investments have been made in Austin since then, said Darnell Shields, ACT’s executive director

Major advances were celebrated including the upcoming openings of the North Austin Community Center and BUILD’s Youth and Community Hub. The Aspire Center for Workforce Innovation and the

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Ald. Emma Mitts faces 3 hopefuls for 37th Ward seat

By KAYLEIGH PADAR Block Club Chicago

A business consultant, a teacher and a police of ficer hope to oust longtime West Side Ald. Emma Mitts (37th) as she seeks her seventh City Council ter m.

Corey Braddock, Howard Ray and Jake Towers are challenging Mitts for the council seat she’s held since 2000. The 37th Ward encompasses Austin, West Garfield Park and West Humboldt Park.

More on each candidate:

Corey Braddock

Corey Braddock, a substitute teacher and busi ness c onsultant who’s ser ve d in law enforcement, has live d in the neighborhood for most of his l ife He announced hi c ampaign in No vember

T he c ommunity activist serves on the local school c we bsit e. He was an investi gator and po lice of ficer for 10 year s.

If elected, Braddock will prioritize the i ssues his c onstituents care most about and c onsistently involve them in decision-making, he said.

“When you ask p eople the biggest problems they c an think of the answe rs are dif ferent on every block, in every home,” Braddock said. “I want to listen to individuals and ensure there’s a system in p lace to make sure they ’re heard and their problems are addressed.”

Braddock p lans to focus on improvin g safety, i ntroducing economic developments, b ettering education and eliminating gove r nment co rr uption, he said. He b eli eves the ke y to improving p eople’s lives lies in ensuring they have a ccess to educational o ppor tunities, mental health suppo rt and other resources.

“The massive i ssues our c ommunities are facing, li ke lack of safety, are c aused

in pa rt by the trauma p eople experienc e from the c onditions they ’re living in,” Braddock said. “They have no p lace to go for help and there’s few resources set aside to heal.

“ I’m a for mer p olice of ficer, but we ca n’ t solve these problems by locking everybo dy up. We have to look at it from a different perspective. ”

Braddock d oes not have an active c ampaign fundraising organization but previously was paid about $2,700 for c onsulting when for mer Chicago Teachers Union President Karen Lewis c onsidered a ru n for mayo r in 2014, public records sho w.

Emma Mitts

Mitts was appointed to her c ouncil seat in the wake of the Operation Sil ve r Sh ovel scandal, wh ich saw her predecessor, for mer Ald. Pe rcy Giles, sent to prison for taking bribe s. S he easily won election to her first f ull ter m in 2003 and has b een reelected four times

Mitts is from Arkansas but has live d in Austin for more than 20 years and held a number of p ositions within city gover nment before becoming alder person, a ccording to her we bsit e. S he did not respond to requests for comment.

Mitts has focused on improving education, reducing c rim e, enhancing economic development and increasing a ccess to af fordable housing, a ccording to her we bsite.

In the 2000s, Mitts brought the ward it s first public l ibrary, and the area has seen the opening of small businesses — including the popular Brown Su ga r Bake ry — under her leadershi p. T he ward has also welcomed facilities from various c ompanies, including Walmar t, Menards and Coca-Cola.

Mitts’ of fice co-sponsors town hall meetings, the annual 37th Wa rd Gospel Fest, the Christmas in the Wa rds give aw ay and

other c ommunity events, a ccording to her we bsit e.

Mitts has over $134,000 in c ampaign c ont ributions, including more than $38,000 she loaned herself in December, public records show. Other major d onors include DoorDash and the Service Employees Inter national Union.

Howard Ray

Howard Ra has spent 32 year wo rk ing as a city employe e, includ ing within the p ostal servic e, CT and p olice de pa ment.

Ray grew up the 37th Wa rd and has live d on the West Side for most of his l ife, a ccording to his we bsit e. He wo rks for the p olice de par tment and spent 32 years with the postal service and CTA.

Ray has i nteracted with a variety of Chicagoans, wh ich has given him a soli d understanding of the p eople he hopes to re present, he said.

“I know this c ommunity I’ve b een in nearly everyone’s house, definitely eve rybo dy ’s porch,” Ray said. “I know wh at p eople want. And through my jo b, I’ve seen the gove r nment aspect of it, too.

“… I’ ll be able to cater to b oth gove rnment of ficials and average people.”

Ray’s biggest priority is increasing transparency within city go ve r nment. He p lans to host town hall meetings to discuss and create community ag reements before allowing developments in the ward.

Ray’s main initiatives include preventing c rim e, providing more educational and recreational o ppor tunities for young p eople, b eautifying the neighborhood and improving people’s overall quality of life.

Ray wants to provide c ommunity members with o ppor tunities to become stakeholders and investors in the businesses that enter the ward. He also wants to wo rk with residents and businesses to create a p lan to provide proper ty tax relief.

If elected, Ray p lans to implement progr ams for young people to lear n vo cational skills, li ke how to code, and ensure k ids have a ccess to recreational spor ts by creating a spor ts ministry to of f set the c ost of youth teams, he said.

Ray has about $5,200 in c ampaign c ash, a ccording to public record s.

Jake Towers

Kinder ga r ten teacher Jake ers decided to for alder person cause he feels of ficials have touch with the munity

Towers plans star t improving neighborhood first acting as “a tening ear,” he

“Especiall through working also in the church, ally hear people their hear t,” Towers said. “Within politics, some leaders have lost touch with people I’m not a politician; I just care about the community and the next generation.”

Tower’s biggest priority is ensuring people have access to jobs that pay living wages by bringing in developments that of fer higher-paying positions and encouraging entrepreneurship, he said. He also wants to focus on making the community safer by providing more resources for young people.

If elected, Towers wants to make sure schools are open for students 24/7 and equipped with an ar ray of extracur ricular activities to keep young people eng aged and out of trouble, he said.

“You go to other neighborhoods, and they have everything they need to be successful, which is why there’s less crime,” Towers said. “I want to make sure our community has access to everything we need. I believe that crime and carjacking and all of that can be reduced if people have more options.”

Towe rs has re por ted no c ampaign c ont ributions, according to public record s.

Corey Braddock, Howard Ray and Jake Towers are challenging Mitts for her West Side council seat.

CORE Y BRADDOCK

EMMA MIT TS

HOWARD RAY

JAKE TOWERS

Obama Center seeks South, West Side food vendors

Vendors would operate café, restaurant, handle catering

By IGOR STUDENKOV Staff Reporter

The Obama Foundation is looking to recruit restaurant owners and caterers from the South and West Sides to operate a restaurant and grab-and-go café inside the future Obama Presidential Center, the presidential library and museum being built in the South Side’s Jackson Park

Obama Foundation officials said their nonprofit wanted to make sure that Chicago’s culinary diversity will be represented and provide opportunities “for smaller, locally owned businesses.” They are looking for vendors with experience – according to the bid documents, they are looking for vendors that ear ned no less than $5 million in revenue over the past five years and have experience handling a large volume of customers. The foundation went out to bid on Dec. 1, 2022, with responses due on Feb. 17. Winning bidders are expected to be chosen in June

Joshua Harris, the foundation’s community development director, said they wanted to involve businesses from the South and West sides in every aspect of the center

To help get the word out, the foundation worked with the Chicago Urban League and local elected officials Harris said it reached out to the neighborhood chambers of commerce, specifically mentioning the Austin Chamber of Commerce However, Austin chamber director Khalilah Johnson said that, to the best of her knowledge, the foundation never reached out to her organization.

Malcolm Crawford, executive director of the Austin African American Business Networking Association, said that, while the foundation reached out to them in 2021 about

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Rendering of a café on the Garden Level of the Museum building for the Obama Presidential Center.

working with local businesses in general, they never talked about food services specifically. Crawford also said he invited the foundation to attend his organization’s monthly meetings, but it never took him up on it.

The Obama Foundation describes the Obama Presidential Center as a combination of a traditional presidential library, a museum and a community gathering and event venue.

“The vision for the OPC is inspired by the legacy of civic engagement shared by Barack and Michelle Obama and will tell the story of the Obama Administration’s achievements, challenges, and lessons lear ned – as well as of the millions of Americans, in and out of gover nment, at all levels of society, who made that jour ney possible” reads the official description. “The OPC will be a home for recreation, engagement, storytelling, and story making, and will include a collection of public buildings, a plaza, walkways, and other spaces designed to communicate the message that all are invited here to lear n, convene, converse, collaborate, and create.”

While the foundation considered several sites – including the “Silver Shovel” site in Nort h Lawndale – it settled on Jackson Park, near South Shore, Michelle Obama’s home neighborhood

The center will include a restaurant with between 75 and 90 indoor seats and 45 to 60 outdoor seats. It will be a casual eatery with a “counter service model” where customers either take the food themselves or have the food delivered to them. It would offer “a wide variety of diverse offerings that reflect the foundation’s values.”

The center would also have a café that served coffee and alcoholic drinks along with

pastries, salads, sandwiches and snacks The foundation is also looking to hire catering companies to cater events at the center.

Harris said they were taking a cue from the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture.

“They created a dining experience that really truly celebrates our food and our culture,” he said. “I think the other piece to note is that we want local flare, we want to ensure all the wonderful choices in Chicago area are represented in this space, and we want to make sure there’s a scale.”

The foundation held two virtual and two in-person Q&A sessions, including a Nov. 14 in-person session at the Lawndale Christian Health Center, 3750 W. Ogden Ave.

Harris said small and large catering companies, coffee shop owners and local restaurants attended the outreach events, saying that, so far, they attracted “a pretty diverse group of folks in the restaurant industry.”

“President and Mrs. Obama, they chose to locate the museum steps from where they got their start, to give back to the community that gave so much to them,” he added. “While we recognize that the center will be directly on South Side, it will benefit the West Side as well.”

When asked to elaborate, Harris said the center will create jobs and encourage visitors to patronize West Side businesses

“We want to make sure that those visitors go out to the neighborhoods in the south and west side to engage in local businesses and eat at local restaurants,” he said. “We view this library, this campus, as the economic incubator.”

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Cong. Danny Davis, Ald. Emma Mitts endorse police dis rict council candidates

them, and I pride myself on knowing things.”

During the endorsement session, the candidates emphasized that weren’t “anti-poif elected, they will pursue fair ness and equity.

By IGOR STUDENKOV Staff Reporter

As the first police district council tions in Chicago history get three West Side candidates have already received endorsements from long-time West Side elected of ficials – though only two of them are running in competitive races.

According to Deondre Rutues, who is running for the 15th District council, the endorsement came about because he and 11th District candidate Alees Edwards and 25th District candidate Angelica Green all worked in the community for years and knew U.S. Rep. Danny Davis (D-7th) and Ald. Emma Mitts (37th) thanks to that work The three candidates agreed to support each other and collaborate with each other if they’re elected. During a Jan. 15 endorsement session at the Northwest Austin Council headquarters, 5730 W. Division St., Mitts and Davis said that it was precisely because of the trio’s work in the community that they offered support

In July 2021, the Chicago City Council approved an ordinance revamping police oversight. It called for Chicagoans to elect three-member district councils in each of the city’s 22 police districts. The councils will act as liaisons between residents and the police districts, and they will be able to nominate members to the city-wide Community Commission on Public Safety and Accountability. Chicago mayors must choose the members from the pool of nominees the district councils submit. Once appointed, the commission will have oversight over police policies, develop a short list of candidates for police superintendent and members of the Chicago Police Board, which makes the final decision on whether police officers should be fired, and review the police department’s budget.

Originally, all four West Side districts –10th, 11th, 15th and 25th – had competitive races. But several candidates, mostly in the 11th

and 15th districts, had their nominating peti tions challenged. While trict candidates remained out of five 11th District Holt and Martin Co the ballot on Jan. 13. like Rutues and Green, default.

All three districts fall fully within Davis’s congressional district, and partially within Mitts’ ward.

Edwards founded Drawn Out Ministries, a transitional home for women coming out of prison, and she currently sits on Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s African American Engagement Council. Green describes herself as an advocate for people with developmental and intellectual disabilities. She works in programming development at Misericordia Heart of Mercy, a care home for people with such disabilities located in Chicago North Side’s West Ridge community.

Rutues works as a community engagement specialist for the Chicago Policing Project, the New York University School of Law initiative that aims to improve public safety by making police’s public safety priority more community-driven and improving communication between the community and police. He ran against Mitts in 2019 –something that the alder man acknowledged in her endorsement.

“My [endorsement] process was simple -- because of the amount of work that they do all the time, because, when you have community people who are there long before the commission of public safety came along,” she said. “Deondre challenged me in my last election. Now, we’re working together on

nterview with the Austin utues said there are no hard

disparaging comments ’t sit too kind with time for us to work out our relationship from that standpoint.”

Ultimately, Mitts said the choice came down to people who she knows are engaged and would still be engaged whether they win the election or not.

“They care about the neighborhood, they care about public safety, they want to talk issues, they’re at the meetings, they’re out in the community, and you can recognize that those are the types of people we need to see in these roles, who has the ear of the community,” she said. “They have a brave mind, who want to move things forward. Even in the pandemic time, they’re more deter mined in their mission to try to make things right in our community.”

Davis said he endorsed the three for similar reasons – as well as because he is “a longtime advocate for a civilian engagement and oversight over law enforcement.”

“All of these individuals are what we call activists in the community,” he said. “I mean, they’re engaged and involved and if you got your ear to the ground and your eyes open, then you can see them and you can

want to make sure that the Chicago is definitely held accountable, so evtime mistreatment towards our community happens, we will be the voice for the ommunity, we will speak for the commubecause the community will empower do so,” Rutues said. “But we also want e clear that we want to work with our Chicago police to make sure that our communities are adequately policed, that we receive the attention when we need it, and that the people who want to work with us actually works with us, and we build community with our Chicago police, because we can’t get it done without them.”

“We’re not anti-police -- we are anti-police brutality, anti-Proud Boys,” said Green. “We’re for the community. We’re giving the voice back to the community.”

She said she believed their ability to nominate police commission members shows that their offices will have real influence.

Edwards said the fact that Chicago is trying a different approach than anyone else is a good sign.

“This is something no other state has,” she said.

“We’re working together, and we’re addressing the issue on one level and bringing it to another level. It’s why we hope that what we’re creating is unique and different. This system may be rocky, in the first couple of months and the first couple of years, but I believe in the process that they’ve set up.”

Davis chimed in to say that the new structure was a move in the right direction.

“I take the position that, if I want to go south is I tur n and face in this direction,” he said, gesturing south, “I get a little closer to my destination. But if I face north, toward Evanston or if I’m going around in circles, I’m

Candidates, they say, push for great communitypolice collaboration, accountability

never going to get to the south end.”

DEONDRE RUTUES ALEES EDWARDS ANGELIC A GREEN

“We’re not anti-police -- we are anti-police brutalit y, anti-Proud Boys. We’re for the community. We’re giving the voice back to the community.”

ANGELIC A GREEN 25th Distric t candidate

West Humboldt meat wholesaler moving to Forest Park

Purely Meat previously sought to move to former Austin

Moo & Oink store

By IGOR STUDENKOV Staff Reporter

Purely Meats, a meat wholesaler and butcher shop based in West Humboldt Park, 4345 W. Division St., is planning to move to west suburban Forest Park

Since launching as a butcher shop in Little Italy over 80 years ago, the company grew into a major meat product supplier for grocery stores and restaurants, and residents can take advantage of its online store. In addition to its West Humboldt Park headquarters, it uses the for mer Moo & Oink grocery store in the Austin neighborhood, 4848 W. Madison St., for storage. The company is looking to move to Forest Park’s industrial district, at 7500 Industrial Dr As part of the process, it’s applying for Cook County’s Class 6(b) property tax incentive Forest Park village council will also need to approve a zoning code change to allow meat processing use in its industrial zoning districts. The Forest Park Village Council hasn’t taken up either of those issues, but the Forest Park Planning & Zoning Commission last week recommended approving the zoning code changes

Before the pandemic, Purely Meat

bought the for mer Moo & Oink’s Austin location because it wanted to move to a larger location. At its peak, Moo & Oink operated four locations: one in Austin, two on the South Side and one in the south suburbs. All locations closed in 2011, after the company filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. As Austin Weekly News reported at the time, it was due to a combination of mounting debt and declining sales during the Great Recession.

The COVID-19 pandemic caused Purely Meat’s sales to plummet by 75%. The company pivoted to online sales. On May 20, 2020, Chicago’s City Council approved a zoning change that would allow them to make a move, but it never left its West Humboldt Park headquarters.

Since then, Purely Meat purchased the Forest Park property. The company applied for the Cook County Class 6(b) tax incentive classification. Industrial proper ties are usually assessed at 25% of their market value, but the Class 6(b) classification lowers that rate to 10% of the market value for 10 years, then the assessment will increase by 5% a year over the next three years until it retur ns to 25%. The incentive is designed to encourage companies to build or rehabilitate industrial properties by saving them money on taxes. The Forest Park village council must sign off on a potential tax incentive for the property

Purely Meat did not respond to Austin Weekly’s request for comment by deadline

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KEDZIE/LAKE City assembles parcel

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The next phase will involve lots at 3200 W. Lake St., 100 N. Kedzie St. and 107-111 N. Kedzie St. The 111 N. Kedzie St. site was home to One Eleven Food & Liquors convenience store, which lost its business license in July 2020 because it allegedly failed to comply with a plan to mitigate criminal activity. Since then, the owner sold the land to a Northwest Side resident.

DPD planner Ernest Bellamy said the second phase will allow the city “to create a safe, competitive mixed-use environment” around the Kedzie/Lake station.

“[It will] encourage improvements to revitalize commercial corridors of the area and promote the area as a place to do business and help eliminate the blighted conditions that cause the area to qualify for a TIF,” he said.

The properties on the west side of Kedzie Avenue fall within the 28th Ward, while the properties on the east side are in the 27th Ward. Bellamy said that

Walter Burnett (27th) and Jason Ervin (28th) support the land acquisition. Ervin told the commission that he wanted to capitalize on the Hatchery to spur area redevelopment.

“Those parcels that are being aired are pretty much blighted” he said. “They have not produced anything of [value] for the community.”

When the city wants to make an offer to buy the land within a Tax Increment Financing district, the request must clear the Community Development Commission before it goes to the Chicago City Council for approval. There is no clear timeline for when the city might purchase the land, or when the second phase will get underway.

DPD is currently in the process of looking for a developer for three groups of lots. Site 1 is at 3148-56 W. Lake St., the for mer location of the Garfield Park Community Garden; Site 2 is at 3201-09 W. Lake St. and 201 N. Kedzie Ave.; and Site 3 is at 112 N. Kedzie Ave. and 3201-15 W. Maypole Ave. Over the past six months, the department selected several developers and design firms, and brought them together into three developer teams. The teams are currently working on developing their proposals for the site

While that project would be built en-

would be built on land that is currently privately owned. The Lake Street property is owned by Natoma LLC, which, according to Secretary of State records, is owned by Andreas Bunjamin [sic] and Meidawaty Hotrono [sic], both of San Francisco. The 410 N. Kedzie Ave. lot is owned by Sami and Hitham Khalil, both of Orland Park. According to Cook County records, on June 1, 2022, they were fined a total of $1,840 for failure to cut weeds on the lot and properly display ownership information.

But the property on the other side of Kedzie Avenue, directly south of the Hatchery food business incubator, has proved to be particularly contentious. Until June 15, 2022, East Garfield Park resident Percell Searcy owned the land, and he operated the One Eleven Food & Liquors for 42 years The city revoked its business license in 2019 for alle gedly failing to comply with a safety plan developed with the Chicago Police Department.

In 2016, there were shootings in the area on consecutive days, one of which involved someone opening fire from within the store, according to the city’s Department of Business Af tion. After a temporary

reduce crime in the immediate area outside the store before they could reopen.

Searcy appealed the 2019 decision and lost in July 2020, leading the store to close for good. At the time, his niece, Verlinda Dotson, told Block Club Chicago that they tried to comply with the plan, installing extra lighting and cameras, building an iron fence and hiring security guards, but that, in the end, there was only so much they could do in the face of crime in the area.

At the time, the Garfield Park Chamber of Commerce protested the closure, but the city stuck to its decision. According to property records, Searcy ended up selling the land and the building to Nasr Ali, of Mayfair.

While the development commission agenda mentioned the lot to the south of it, at 3148 W. Washington Blvd., it wasn’t part of the final vote.

DPD Commissioner Maurice Cox said that Invest South/West is pivoting away from single major developments, and more toward multiple developments that help fill the gaps in existing cor ridors

“We find that the ans r isn’t a single buildings and mullocks,” he said. “We need to recon-

Lightfoot admits she’s so on crime

When it comes to the mayoral election, I will pay more attention to the candidate who is focused on addressing the crime problems we’re currently experiencing rather than those who are content to maintain the status quo.

I want a candidate who can present a viable plan to prevent it, as well as a strategy for confronting it. I have never been an advocate of coddling criminals. We have a society of criminals today who don’t care. They don’t care about going to jail. They don’t care about your life Nothing scares them, and thus their criminal behavior has gotten progressively worse. Even victims who have willingly given up car keys, cellphones, wallets, etc. can still be shot and even killed because these criminals don’t care.

And the proliferation of weapons that these criminals have access to says it is a very intentional situation. Yet we never hear any news stories about the people who are supplying the guns being caught. And it’s no longer just handguns. There’s a lot of military grade weaponry being utilized.

Several days ago, ABC-7 news held a debate. With nine candidates on the ballot for mayor, unless one miraculously receives over 50% of the vote, we can be assured that there will be a runoff election.

I know the Chicago of today is not like the Chicago of four years ago. I think the current mayor has done an absolutely horrific job in office. She professed during her initial run about being a federal prosecutor. Yet

crime has gotten worse. And she was aided and abetted by the now very silent as of late Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx, whose decision to not prosecute anybody who shoplifted a value of less than $1,000 only served to make more criminals shoplift

Lori Lightfoot’s handcuffing the police from being able to do their job properly has made the police less willing to do their jobs Nobody wants another George Floyd, but at the same time, rampant criminal behavior cannot be tolerated. And the criminals continue to get younger and younger. A 14-year-old carjacker is no longer astonishing. It’s more par for the course

During the debate, the candidates were asked about crime. Willie Wilson’s response, shows he is not a politician. He said, “Somebody run, chase somebody by foot or car, that police officer should be able to chase them down, and hunt them down like a rabbit.” Those are not the most elegant of words, but I think most of us

Mayor Lightfoot’s response: “For a candidate for mayor to say that we ought to take the handcuffs off police and let them hunt down human beings like rabbits is an extraordinary thing. I fully and utterly condemn it.”

I find it very interesting that she is admitting she has handcuffed the police. Criminals will always try to get away with what they can.

There are nine candidates to choose from on Feb. 28. Everyone needs to come out, vote, and let their voice be heard.

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Major project update

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Laramie State Bank redevelopment to star t construction this year and 2024.

The North Austin Community 150,000 square-foot facility with an soccer field, basketball courts and rooms, will open Feb. 2 and serve 400 day. The $35 million development, located 1841 N. Laramie Ave., is a collaborati among By the Hand Club, Grace and Church, Intentional Sports and Neighborhood Initiatives.

The campus will be “transfor mative and catalytic” for North Austin, said Donnita Travis, By the Hand Club’s executive director

“By developing that empty, toxic land, we are improving the safety and the health and the hope of the neighborhood,” Travis said.

Pastor John Zayas of Grace and Peace Church, credited Ald. Emma Mitts (37th), who was at Saturday’s summit, for helping with the development of the campus. Mitts blocked the city from building a solar panel farm on the previously empty lot, Zayas said.

A ribbon-cutting ceremony for the opening of BUILD’s Youth and Community Hub will be on Feb. 25, said Adam Alonso, CEO of BUILD Chicago. Located at 5100 W. Harri-

Darnell Shields, Executive Director for Austin Coming Together, introduces the panel for the annual summit to present “Austin Forward. Together’s” future plans and past accomplishments on Saturday, Jan. 21.

son St., the building features an art studios, a café, a mental health center and a full gym with a track – and will be open seven days a week. The BUILD team surveyed 100 youth on what they would like to see in the new building, Alonso said.

“When we open, you’ ll see what was the dream of our young people,” Alonso said.

“The only thing that did not make it in was a swimming pool. Apart from that, everything

Over 200 people gathered at By the Hand Club for the annual summit.

else made it inside that building.”

Construction for the Aspire Center, at 5500 W. Madison St., is set to start this spring. And redevelopment of the Laramie State Bank, at 5200 W. Chicago Ave., is set to start next month with completion in fall 2024.

Along with the renovation of the bank, 78 mixed-income rental units will be included along with a Black-owned coffee shop that will help train others to run their own coffee shops, said Athena Williams of the Oak Park Regional Housing Center, which is overseeing the more than $60 million project.

“The bottom line is changing community narrative, creating hope and bringing vibrancy to our community,” Williams said.

Baxter Swilley of the Oak Park Regional Housing Center said Austin’s top goals should be increasing homeownership and decreasing vacant lots. Their team launched a campaign called “Add Austin” to push for Austin to be added into city programs, including the Building Neighborhoods and Af fordable Homes Program and the Chicago Neighborhood Rebuild pilot program, which provides workforce opportunities for ex-of fenders.

“Austin has the highest rate of ex-of fenders retur ning back to the community It is insane that we are not a part of this program,” Swilley said.

The Aspire Center came about after members of the community pushed for the for mer Emmet School, which closed in 2013, to be repurposed. The Westside Health Authority bought the site a few years ago

with the goal of tur ning it into something the community wants and needs.

“We need something to drive hope,” said WHA CEO Mor ris Reed. “Too many of us moved out of the neighborhood because we lost hope.”

Attendees at the summit were able to hear more details on each of ACT’s task forces in breakout sessions that discussed topics of public safety, community narrative, economic development, education, housing, youth empower ment and civic engagement.

During the public safety session, Sgt. Edgar Brown of the 15th District spoke to attendees about an upcoming block club convention on April 1 at Michele Clark High School. His goal is to have at least 200 vendors and 1,000 attendees for the event that will provide resources, including trauma therapy and mental health counseling.

“Once we interrupt the interrupters with positivity, they disappear,” Brown said.

BUILD plans on opening a Peace and Justice Center later this year to create a space for community circles and workshops. Edwina Hamilton of BUILD said there will be a restorative justice summit over Memorial Day weekend

Austin residents are encouraged to join Austin Coming To gether’s task forces to car ry out goals during the final year of the quality-of-life plan. Anyone interested in getting involved can reach out to Ethan Ramsay, lead org anizer of Austin Coming To gether at eramsay@ austincomingto gether.org

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e Happiness Club pe rforming at the annual “Austin Forward. Together” summit on Saturday, Jan. 21.

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Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class.

Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

DEFINITION

To perform various network/system administration, computer support, and operational activities for the Village including computer system setup, configuration, and testing.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Reports directly to the Information Technology Services Director.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:

Essential and other important duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Essential duties and responsibilities

1. Ensure that best in class customer service is provided to both internal and external customers and also embrace, support, and promote the Village’s core values, beliefs and culture.

2. Configure, test, and deploy network systems, such as, firewalls, routers, switches, wireless equipment, network servers and storage arrays.

3. Configure, test, and deploy system servers, such as, file, print, Internet, e-mail, database, and application servers.

4. Configure, test, and monitor server and end-user systems for security, such as, user accounts, login scripts, file access privileges, and group policy management.

5. Configure, test, and deploy end-user systems, such as, workstations, laptops, mobile devices, printers, and software.

6. Test, configure, deploy, and support security systems, such as, facility access system, video & audio system.

7. Monitor and auditing of networks, systems, and user activities to ensure security and efficiency of systems. Create scripts and reports of detail activities for regular review.

8. Perform and participate in disaster recovery activities, such as, backup procedures, data recovery, and system recovery planning.

9. Assist end-users with computer problems or queries. Troubleshoot systems as needed and meet with users to analyze specific system needs.

10. Ensure the uniformity, reliability and security of system resources including network, hardware,

software and other forms of systems and data.

11. Prepare, create and update user/technical procedure documentations and provide computer training.

12. Assemble, test, and install network, telecommunication and data equipment and cabling.

13. Participate in research and recommendation of technology solutions.

Other important responsibilities and duties

1. Train users in the area of existing, new or modified computer systems and procedures.

2. Participate in the preparation of various activity reports.

3. Travel and support remote facilities and partner agencies.

4. Operate, administer and manage the Village and Public Safety computer systems, including E-911 center, in-vehicle computer systems.

5. Prepare clear and logical reports and program documentation of procedures, processes, and configurations.

6. Complete projects on a timely and efficient manner.

7. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

8. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

9. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

Principals and procedures of computer systems, such as, data communication, hierarchical structure, backups, testing and critical analysis.

Hardware and software configuration of. computers, servers and mobile devices, including computing environment of Windows Server and Desktop OS and applications, Unix/Linux OS, VMware, iOS/Android.

Network protocols, security, configuration and administration, including firewalls, routers, switches and wireless technology.

Cabling and wiring, including CAT5/6, fiber network, telephone, serial communication, termination, and punch-down.

Telecommunications theory and technology, including VoiP, serial communication, wireless protocols, PBX, analog, fax, voicemail and auto-attendant.

Principles and methods of computer programming, coding and testing, including power shell, command scripting, macros, and

VB scripts.

Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment.

Technical writing, office productivity tools and database packages.

Ability to:

Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities, which may include the following:

- Walking, standing or sitting for extended periods of time

- Operating assigned equipment

- Lift 50 pounds of equipment, supplies, and materials without assistance

- Working in and around computer equipped vehicles

Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for:

- Making observations

- Communicating with others

- Reading and writing

- Operating assigned equipment and vehicles

Maintain mental capacity allowing for effective interaction and communication with others.

Maintain reasonable and predictable attendance. Work overtime as operations require.

Experience and Training Guidelines

Experience: Three years of network/system administration in the public or private sector, maintaining a minimum of 75 Client Workstation computers. AND Training: Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in computer science or a related field. Certifications in Microsoft Server Administration, Networking, Applications and Cisco Networking.

Possession of a valid Illinois Driver

License is required at the time of appointment.

Vaccination against COVID-19 strongly preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work in a computer environment; sustained posture in a seated position for prolonged periods of time; continuous exposure to computer screens; work in and around computerized vehicles outdoor and garage facility; lifting heavy equipment, communication cabling and wiring into walls and ceilings.

PARKING ENFORCEMENT OFFICER

The Village of Oak Park is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Parking Enforcement Officer in the Police Department Field Services Division. This position will perform a variety of duties and responsibilities involved in the enforcement of Village parking regulations; and to provide general information and assistance to the public. Applicants are encouraged to visit the Village of Oak Park’s website http://www.oak-park.us/. Interested and qualified applicants must complete a Village of Oak Park application.

FINANCE COORDINATOR

The Village of Oak Park is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Finance Coordinator. The ideal candidate will perform a wide variety of responsible and complex administrative, secretarial and clerical duties for the Finance department; and will provide information and assistance to the public regarding department to which assigned. Applicants are encouraged to visit the Village of Oak Park’s website at http://www. oak-park.us/jobs.

Interested and qualified applicants must complete a Village of Oak Park application. This position is open until filled.

SHEET METAL WORKER

The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago will be accepting applications for the following classification(s):

Sheet Metal Worker (Original)

Additional information regarding salary, job description, requirements, etc. can be found on the District’s website at www.districtjobs.org or call 312-751-5100.

An Equal Opportunity EmployerM/F/D

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

The Village of Oak Park is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Administrative Assistant in the Public Health Department. This position provides a variety of responsible administrative and analytical functions; records and monitors department budget and fiscal requirements of grant-funded programs; oversight of Accounts Payable process; prepares reports and serves as a resource for computerized office applications.

Applicants are encouraged to visit the Village of Oak Park’s website at http:// www.oak-park.us/jobs. Interested and qualified applicants must complete a Village of Oak Park application.

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DIRECTOR OF FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION

Unity Temple Unitarian Universalist Congregation is looking for a full-time Director of Finance & Administration, who will manage the administrative and financial matters of the congregation in collaboration with church leadership and board officers. This person will participate on and advise the Executive Team and advise governing board on a wide range of financial matters at both the strategic and operational levels including the operational budget and stewardship planning. They will also oversee and adjust processes and operations as necessary to ensure efficient and effective implementation and creation of policies and procedures, as well as supervise some other staff members.

Core Competencies:

● Organization and Planning: Organize and oversee people, funding, materials, and support to accomplish multiple, concurrent goals and activities. Project management and excellent organizational skills

● Vision and Purpose: Commitment to and knowledge of Unitarian Universalist Principles, values, history and worship.

● Trust and Integrity: Is widely trusted to keep confidences, admit errors, and adhere to a transparent set of personal and professional values that are congruent with the ministry of the congregation

● Conflict Management: Recognize and resolve conflicts effectively, applying principles of active listening, collaboration, and equity for both congregants and staff

● Proficiencies: Working knowledge of business and church related software (Google Drive. Constant Contact and Realm or other church database software). Must have excellent project management and professional communication skills. Working knowledge of HR and accounting practices.

You can find out more information about the position at https:// unitytemple.org/job-postings/. To apply, send a cover letter and resume to jobs@unitytemple.org indicating “Director of Finance & Administration” in the subject line.

Manufacturing

6460 W Cortland St Chicago, IL 60707 www.fastchangeframes.com

CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE II

The Village of Oak Park is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Customer Service Representative II in the Development Customer Services Department. This position provides customer service to the public by providing a variety of responsible and difficult customer service and receptionist work including high volume telephone traffic; and to perform the more difficult and complex customer service duties depending on the department including but not limited to service requests, permits, parking passes, block party permits, accounts payable processing and vehicle stickers. This position is cross-trained with the other Customer Service Representative IIs in the Village.

Applicants are encouraged to apply online at https://secure.entertimeonline.com/ta/6141780.careers?ApplyToJob=537079168 or visit the Village of Oak Park’s website at http://www. oak-park.us/jobs. Interested and qualified applicants must complete a Village of Oak Park application.

First review of applications January 20, 2023.

IT OPERATIONS SPECIALIST

The Village of Oak Park is seeking qualified candidates for the position of IT Operations Specialist. The ideal candidate is responsible for the effective operation of information technology services and support across the organization. The IT Operations Specialist serves as a technical expert for the implementation, maintenance and support of systems and networks. The IT Operations Specialist plans and carries out various complex assignments and develops new methods and approaches in a wide variety of IT specialties. Evaluates new and enhanced approaches to deliver IT services; test and optimize the functionality of systems, networks, and data; and define technical requirements. The IT Operations Specialist is responsible for providing various forms of computer-related technical assistance and improving the efficiency of the work of the staff through the use of technology. Interested and qualified applicants can visit our website at http://www. oak-park.us/ for more details.

Oak Park Residence Corporation is hiring and inviting candidates to apply for:

• Case Manager – HCV Program

• Accounting Clerk (PT)

• Assistant Property Manager

– The Oaks and The FarrellyMuriello Apartments

• Property Assistant/Cleaner –Mills Park Tower

We offer benefits such as 401(k) with employer contribution, Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and Short-term and LongTerm Disability Insurance, EAP, FSA, Professional Development Assistance as well as these added Benefits:

- PTO, Paid Sick Leave, Paid Vacation, and Paid Holidays

- Tuition Reimbursement

- A Collaborative, Supportive, and Fun Work Environment

For a complete job description please go to our website: Work for OPRC –OPRC (oakparkrc.com) or to apply send cover letter and resume to bswaggerty@oakparkrc.com.

OPRC strives to provide a positive and meaningful work experience, where you can make a positive difference in the lives of others.

Oak Park Residence Corporation is a community-based, non-profit organization. For over 46 years, we have led the way in promoting Oak Park’s housing diversity and economic balance by offering quality apartments at affordable prices.

HELP WANTED • NETWORK SPECIALIST

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENTCHANCERY DIVISION BANKUNITED N.A. Plaintiff, -v.PEDRO MONTANEZ A/K/A PEDRO J. MONTANEZ, CARMEN MONTANEZ A/K/A CARMEN M. MONTANEZ A/K/A CARMEN M. DIAZ, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS Defendants 22 CH 4540 1103 North Karlov Avenue CHICAGO, IL 60651

NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 28, 2022, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 21, 2023, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1103 North Karlov Avenue, CHICAGO, IL 60651 Property Index No. 16-03-406-0190000

The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $274,476.58.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other

lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption.

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

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, contact The sales clerk, LOGS Legal Group LLP Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301, Bannockburn, IL, 60015 (847) 2911717 For information call between the hours of 1pm - 3pm.. Please refer to file number 18-088397.

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.

LOGS Legal Group LLP 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301 Bannockburn IL, 60015 847-291-1717

E-Mail: ILNotices@logs.com Attorney File No. 18-088397 Attorney Code. 42168 Case Number: 22 CH 4540 TJSC#: 42-4069

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 # 22 CH 4540 I3211128

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENTCHANCERY DIVISION BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR MORTGAGE ASSETS MANAGEMENT SERIES I TRUST

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

Plaintiff, -v.ROBERTA CARTER, UNITED STATES OF AMERICASECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT

AUTHORITY Defendants 2021 CH 04798 1431 N LONG AVENUE CHICAGO, IL 60651

NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 29, 2022, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 27, 2023, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:

Commonly known as 1431 N LONG AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60651 Property Index No. 16-04-112-0080000

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 twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without

any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption.

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

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

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) 7949876

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION

One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236SALE

You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE IL, 60527 630-794-5300

E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com

Attorney File No. 14-21-03222

Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762

Case Number: 2021 CH 04798

TJSC#: 43-110

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 # 2021 CH 04798 I3211408

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS

COUNTY DEPARTMENTCHANCERY DIVISION

CIVIC REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS III, LLC

Plaintiff, vs. T.J. MORE, INC Defendants, 22 CH 6317

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 Wednesday, February 15, 2023 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. 16-14-320-009-0000. Commonly known as 3840 W. FILLMORE ST., CHICAGO, IL 60624. The mortgaged real estate is improved

with a multi-family residence. The successful purchaser is entitled to possession of the property only. The purchaser may only obtain possession of units within the multi-unit property occupied by individuals named in the order of possession.

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. Ira T. Nevel at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Law Offices of Ira T. Nevel, 175 North Franklin Street, Chicago, Illinois 60606. (312) 3571125. 22-01513

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3210661

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENTCHANCERY DIVISION FINANCE OF AMERICA REVERSE LLC

Plaintiff, -v.JARVIS LOUIS MASON, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF JOHN MASON A/K/A JOHN L. MASON, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, DAMON RITENHOUSE, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR JOHN MASON A/K/A JOHN L. MASON (DECEASED)

Defendants 2022 CH 05176 1045 N LECLAIRE AVENUE CHICAGO, IL 60651

NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 24, 2022, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 3, 2023, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1045 N LECLAIRE AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60651

Property Index No. 16-04-409-0050000

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,

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours.

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

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court 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) 7949876

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION

One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236SALE

You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE IL, 60527 630-794-5300

E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-22-03926 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 2022 CH 05176 TJSC#: 42-4064

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 # 2022 CH 05176 I3211790

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENTCHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR RCF 2 ACQUISITION TRUST Plaintiff, -v.FANNIE SIMS A/K/A FANNIE MAE SIMS, CFNA RECEIVABLES (TX), LLC S/I/I ASSOCIATIES FINANCE, INC. Defendants 20 CH 01119 432 NORTH LAWNDALE AVENUE CHICAGO, IL 60624

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 23, 2022, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 24, 2023, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 432 NORTH LAWNDALE AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60624

Property Index No. 16-11-131-0370000

The real estate is improved with a single family residence with no 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

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

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) 236SALE 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. 20-04588IL Attorney ARDC No. 61256 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 20 CH 01119 TJSC#: 42-4399

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 # 20 CH 01119 I3211565

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENTCHANCERY DIVISION

FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION Plaintiff, -v.OSCAR R. MANRIQUEZ, APRIL A. PATRON, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS

Defendants 2022 CH 05816 2407 S CHRISTIANA AVE CHICAGO, IL 60623

NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 20, 2022, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 2, 2023, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 2407 S CHRISTIANA AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60623

Property Index No. 16-26-221-0030000

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 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.

For information, examine the court file, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 (630) 7949876

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION

One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236SALE

You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE IL, 60527 630-794-5300

E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-22-04712 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 2022 CH 05816 TJSC#: 42-4123

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 # 2022 CH 05816 I3211776

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