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First aldermen endorse Melissa Conyears-Ervin’s congressional run Alderman Jeanette Taylor and Chris Taliaferro put their support behind Conyears-Ervin amid her allegations of unethical conduct By JESSICA MORDACQ Staff Reporter

City Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin announced endorsements from two Chicago aldermen, the first to support her 7th District congressional run. Along with the Illinois Nurses Association and Chicago Firefighters Local 2, Aldermen Jeanette Taylor of Chicago’s 20th Ward and Chris Taliaferro of the 29th Ward have both pledged their endorsements for Conyears-Ervin, who will be on the Democratic ballot for the March 19 primary election. “It’s time for change in the 7th Congressional District,” they said in a Feb. 2 news release. “Melissa Conyears-Ervin is a working mom who will get a Congress that isn’t working for our community back on track. She has the energy and vision to bring a new focus and commitment to lowering costs, building up our neighborhoods, and investing in our children’s education. We’re proud to endorse her.” Conyears-Ervin, who was elected as the city’s treasurer in 2019, has lived in the 7th District her whole life. “As a working mother who knows how hard it is to See CONYEARS-ERVIN on page 4

Arts center brings healing to the West Side Firebird Community Arts was awarded $2.5 million to build a permanent home for its programs By DEBORAH BAYLISS Contributing Reporter

The first time Lynquell Biggs was shot, the bullet pierced the left side of his chest just below his heart as he walked home from school in his then Washington Park neighborhood at age 14. “The second time I was shot, I was 21 years old and I got shot six times outside my house near the United Center,”

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Lynquell Biggs working on a glass blowing project at Firebird Community Arts. Biggs told the Austin Weekly News. The trauma was overwhelming. As a victim of the city’s gun violence, Biggs was left feeling depressed and unsafe. “I was going through a lot of stuff after that,” he explained. “I didn’t want to watch TV or movies where guns were shown and people were getting killed. I could not watch that for a long time. I couldn’t laugh anymore…I wasn’t the same. I wasn’t happy and my mom noticed that it had changed me. I would just sit in my room. She wanted to find me help.” See FIREBIRD on page 6

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Neighbors demand more ‘proactive’ approach to policing at meeting with top cop The forum in East Garfield Park was one in a series of public meetings with police Supt. Larry Snelling. By JACQUELINE CARDENAS Block Club Chicago

Community organizers and neighbors, some of whom have been impacted by gun violence, told police Supt. Larry Snelling Tuesday night the department needs to be more “proactive” in solving crimes and building relationships with the community. About 50 neighbors attended the meeting, which was hosted by the civilian-led Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability, at the JLM Center, 2622 W. Jackson Blvd. The meeting was the second of four town hall events with Snelling where residents can ask questions and

share their concerns. Gwendolyn-James Martin, 59, of South Austin, said Snelling should “pay attention to the clearance rates as it relates to gun violence and these cases that [are] still open.” Martin told Block Club her son is paralyzed after being shot. No one was charged in the shooting, and the case was closed, she said. “I thank God that he’s still here, but my interaction with detectives on his case was not a good interaction at all,” she said. When Martin asked Snelling how he will improve the police clearance rates, he said, “Our clearance rates are higher than they’ve been in decades right now.” Snelling said the murder clearance rate

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Police Supt. Larry Snelling answers neighbors’ questions at a community meeting in East Garfield Park on Jan. 30, 2024. for January is about 70%, with 19 of the 25 homicides committed this year cleared. “We continue to move in the direction of building trust of the community so that we get the information so that we can solve those homicides,” he said. A Sun-Times investigation found half of the murder cases considered “solved” by Chicago police in 2021 didn’t lead to charges. “We have so many people that’s been impacted by gun violence and it’s still open wounds because their cases have not been resolved,” Martin told Block Club. “We have to hold them accountable, the detectives accountable and their approach to investigating these cases.” Mayor Brandon Johnson pledged on his campaign trail to promote 200 police detectives to help solve cases, a goal that Snelling said the department is “on track” to meeting. Snelling also told neighbors the city has expanded a “family liaison program” that helps provide families and survivors with the support they need. “We want to make sure that we’re reaching out to families, that we’re reaching out to victims and survivors of these violent crimes so that they have more confidence that we’re trying to solve the crimes,” Snelling said. “Even if we don’t have updates, we’re still having people reaching out to them and just letting them know that we’re still working on the cases.” One community member pressed Snelling on what he was going to do to make the department more “proactive” rather than “reactive.” “Proactive policing still has to be constitutional. What I don’t want my officers do-

ing is over-policing in a way that is going to destroy the relationships between our communities. It still has to be constitutional,” Snelling said. Community organizer Princess Shaw told Block Club after the meeting the word constitutional is a “safe word” that does not address the “broken system” that has perpetuated violence against Black and brown people. Modern forms of policing can be traced back to “slave patrols,” which were created in the early 1700s to “establish a system of terror” and prevent enslaved people from revolting against white elites, according to the NAACP. “We’ve seen that it’s a broken system. That’s why we’re here now,” Shaw said. Neighbors also asked Snelling how he is assessing the use of ShotSpotter, the controversial gunshot-detection technology that critics have cautioned can lead to the over-policing of Black and Brown communities. Snelling reaffirmed his support for ShotSpotter, just as he did last week during a town hall in Chinatown. “I am going to say it again like I’ve said a thousand times: Any technology that is going to help us save lives, I am for,” he said. The city’s $33 million contract with ShotSpotter was extended by former Mayor Lori Lightfoot in December 2020 and again in October. The contract is set to expire Feb. 16, according to city records. The Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability will host a separate meeting focused on ShotSpotter 6:30 p.m. Feb. 8 at St. Sabina Catholic Church, 1210 W. 78th Place.

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As Metra amended its fare structure and the way riders purchase tickets Feb.1, it also launched the Access Pilot Program, which offers reduced fares on all Metra lines for low-income riders. Those who are Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients and live within Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry or Will County qualify for the Access Pilot Program, which reduces Metra fares by about 50%. “Transit is vital to Cook County. We need transit service that is fast, frequent and also equitable,” said Toni Preckwinkle, Cook County’s board president, in a statement. “The Access Pilot Program is an important next step to make travel options fair for everyone, no matter your zip code or neighborhood.” The Access Pilot Program, a collaboration between Metra, Cook County and the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA), replaces the Fair Transit South Cook pilot, which offered reduced fare over the last three years to everyone who rode Metra’s Electric and Rock Island lines. About four years ago, Preckwinkle reached out to Metra to participate in the Fair Transit South Cook pilot, said Michael Gillis, communications director for Metra. “Cook County had done a study that showed that residents of South Chicago and South Cook County were the most transit-dependent and economically disadvantaged among the county residents in the region,” Gillis said. Funded by motor fuel tax revenue, the Fair Transit South Cook pilot aimed to increase ridership among those in South Cook County – and on the Metra overall, since, from 2021 to 2023, Metra’s operating expenses were $570 million lower than prepandemic levels. “The transit agencies are facing some financial challenges right now because of

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Galewood Metra station the reduction in fare revenue they’ve seen post-pandemic,” said Jesse Elam, director of strategic planning and policy for Cook County’s Department of Transportation and Highways. “The lower fares did lead those two lines to recover ridership faster than most of the other Metra lines,” Gillis said of the Fair Transit South Cook pilot helping ridership to bounce back to pre-pandemic levels. “It did end up being advantageous to a lot of the people that it was aimed at.” So, Metra, Cook County and RTA expanded reduced fares to everyone riding Metra who also is a SNAP recipient. According to the Illinois Department of Human Services, more than 900,000 individuals in Cook County were SNAP recipients at the end of last year. Nearly another 300,000 people received SNAP in DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry and Will Counties.

If the Access Pilot Program is successful after 18 months — through July 2025 — Cook County and RTA hope to expand it to Pace and CTA services. “We want to make sure that people are using it, that a lot of people are signing up, and that it grows over time,” Elam said. “Those are two of the main things that we would count as being successful programs.” Elam said the estimated cost of the Access Pilot Program is $10 million, of which Cook County is contributing $6 million. RTA and Metra will cover administrative costs and any lost operating revenue. Applications for reduced Metra fare are available by calling 312-913-3110 or visiting getaccess.org. Applicants will need a current SNAP decision notice, a valid Illinois ID or driver’s license with an address that matches the one on the SNAP decision notice, and a current color photo of themselves.

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CONYEARS-ERVIN Pressing on from page 1 raise a family today, we need to help families deal with rising costs, protect abortion rights, and help make our neighborhoods safer and stronger,” Conyears-Ervin said in the statement announcing her endorsements. “Our campaign is picking up momentum at a crucial time because the voters of Illinois know that what’s going on in Washington right now isn’t working.” These endorsements come amid allegations of unethical conduct against Conyears-Ervin. Last year, the city released a 2020 letter from two of Conyears-Ervin’s former staff members. Tiffany Harper, who was Conyears-Ervin’s former chief of staff, and Ashley Evans, a city treasurer employee, said they were fired after questioning what they call Conyears-Ervin’s abuse of power. Among other complaints, the letter included alleged examples of Conyears-Ervin hiring a former Chicago police officer as an assistant, though he lacked financial training required for the job. It also stated

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“Our campaign is picking up momentum at a crucial time because the voters of Illinois know that what’s going on in Washington right now isn’t working.” MELISSA CONYEARS-ERVIN

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that Conyears-Ervin pressured BMO Harris Bank to give a loan on the building that houses the 28th Ward office, where her husband, Alderman Jason Ervin, worked at the time. Ex-Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s administration paid $100,000 to Harper and Evans. In September, Conyears-Ervin denied the allegations, but said she did approach the bank, not knowing it was wrong. “I have never, nor will I ever abuse or misuse taxpayer dollars and breach the public trust,” Conyears-Ervin said in a statement, When asked about the allegations, Tom Bowen, managing partner at New Chicago Consulting, said, “the Treasurer has answered it in the media and is prioritizing what voters in the District have said to her repeatedly: Washington isn’t working, and they need somebody in this seat to get it back on track and focus on things that are important to them, like lowering the high costs that are affecting people every day and investing in communities that need it.” Conyears-Ervin’s campaign has raised more than other candidates – more than $100,000 more than incumbent Congressman Danny Davis, according to data published by the Federal Election Commission.

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Crime is never one-dimensional

ast week I wrote about how California’s Proposition 47 has been the catalyst for encouraging criminal behavior. When the criminal element knows there is no real punishment for their actions, they revel in it. For the past three weeks, I have been in California experiencing it directly. My family’s base of operation was in Oakland. Over the past 10 years, the younger generation has been steadily leaving. They may work in Oakland or visit it, but they won’t live there. It reminds me of all the Black folks leaving the West Side and moving out to Plainfield and beyond. I asked my cousin who is in his 30s, who drives a Dodge Charger, about incidents involving the criminal element breaking car windows. He told me he no longer locks his car doors when he parks in Oakland. If someone wants to rummage inside, the most they might get is a small amount of change. Crime by the airport has gotten so bad that businesses are leaving. Businesses closing down mean jobs will be lost. There is a video on Facebook where a girl shows an entire shopping mall that once included Walmart. Most of the businesses in that mall have closed. Is criminal behavior the main reason? San Francisco has become totally unaffordable and Oakland is right across the bay. Many in Oakland own their own homes, so gentrification has to be done in a different manner. The system is not moving out renters; it’s moving out

homeowners. One relative had a house in Oakland that their mother bought for $135,000 in 1994. She inherited the house, owing around $350,000 because of loans taken out against the value. She ended up selling the house a year ago for $700,000. Someone went in, fixed it up, and resold it six months later for 1.3 million! As I looked at the real estate listing, the updates to the house weren’t fabulous. There was no gourmet kitchen. The best I can say is that it was staged beautifully. The basement area only got a paint job. Plus it was a corner lot, so it encompasses a lot of land in the back. The mayor of Oakland is Asian, Democrat, and her response to the crime going on in the area reminds me of our Black mayor: wimpy, direction-less. Oakland should, under her leadership be a People of Color City, but in truth it’s headed to become a majority Wealthy City. And the losers, of course, will be the Black folks! Speaking of Black folks losing, is anyone else disappointed with Brandon’s response to the recent murder of two students in downtown Chicago? When the mayor has a bully pulpit, the message to the criminal element should be direct and concise. I was expecting a strong message that included a promise that no stone would be left unturned as his police department hunted the killers, convicted them, and then placed them in jail. Sadly, that isn’t what flowed out of the mayor’s mouth. Law-abiding citizens lack an advocate while killers roam free.

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A therapist recommended Biggs to Firebird Community Arts, which offers a glassblowing, ceramics, trauma recovery program for youth injured by gun violence. The center was recently awarded $2.5 million in Chicago Recovery Grant funding to build its own facility and healing garden space near its current location in East Garfield Park. Its work made all the difference to Biggs. Sustaining six gunshot wounds made it impossible for Biggs to make it up the stairs to his home so he sought help at the grocery store a short distance down the block from where he lived; Chicago Police officers were there. “I tried to get help from them and one of the police officers actually told me they were on a break,” Biggs recalled. “There was a lady police officer named Ella French, she helped me. She died a couple of months later. I was thankful for her.” French, who was 29, was killed and another officer seriously wounded in an exchange of gunfire during a traffic stop in West Englewood in 2021.

Healing arts The program Biggs attended is called Project FIRE, co-created about 10 years ago

by glass artist Pearl Dick and clinical psychologist Bradley Stolbach in partnership with Healing Hurt People-Chicago, with the support of a University of Chicago Medicine Urban Health Initiative Faculty Fellowship. It works with 25 young people per session to offer mentoring and lessons in artisan manufacturing. “We did glass blowing and I didn’t like it at first because it messed up my clothes so I left, “ Biggs said of his first encounter with the program. After finding his way back, Biggs was recognized as a natural at making glass-blown art. He’s been part of the program since 2017 and is now an art teacher. Blowing glass is a definite part of his healing process. “Once you get into the art shop and you get to express yourself through making art, you’re in a safe haven,” Biggs explained. “Once you’re there, nothing else really matters. I just feel like the outside doesn’t exist when I’m working with glass. All of my problems just seem to fade away when I’m working with art.” Vases, sculptures, chandeliers, drinking cups for companies and wine toppers are among the works of art he’s made and sold. He said he’s earning “good money” now. The organization is an important part of the East Garfield Park community and should be established all over the city in every neighborhood, Biggs said. “I feel like if Firebird changed me, it can change a lot of people,” he added. The community arts organization caters to underserved communities and has relocated

Austin Weekly News, February 7, 2024 multiple times as a result of neighborhood gentrification. “We’ve been around for a bunch of years trying to get in where we fit in, in terms of space,” said Karen Reyes, Firebird’s executive director. “It’s a very common story where arts organizations come into spaces where they’re not super expensive and then the neighborhood shifts, prices go up and then you got go.” Just as new cafes being built up in underserved communities are typically a sign of gentrification, so are arts organizations. “Unfortunately, arts organizations are used as, like, an engine for that sometimes,” Reyes explained. “It’s something that, on the one hand, you’re not in control of when you’re renting these spaces but you’re definitely super aware. We’re always trying to orient ourselves to the community that has been there [already] and not like some future community that’s moving in.” Once the rent doubled at the current space on West Lake Street, the group decided they could longer deal with the constant disruption, especially because they were trying to provide a safe space. The community arts center also serves individuals impacted by structural or individual trauma, including violently injured youth, veterans, formerly incarcerated individuals, immigrant populations and Chicago Public

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Participants working on a glass blowing project at Firebird Community Arts.

School students on the South and West sides. “Our young people make items that are sold wholesale to earn money,” Reyes said. “There’s a special kind of building that we need. Glass requires a bunch of power and gas and all that kind of stuff.” Mayor Brandon Johnson visited the Firebird studio in 2022 in his role as Cook County Commissioner. “Firebird Community Arts believes that arts like glass blowing and ceramics have the power to heal, empower and enrich the lives of people impacted by trauma,” he said at the time. “I am proud to support these programs serving the Garfield Park area. I applaud them for the valiant work they do.” Reyes stressed there’s so much brilliance and talent in the underserved communities. “It’s just a matter of the neighborhoods have been neglected and disinvested by the city for decades,” Reyes said. “So, if folks had anything approaching what some North Side neighborhoods and other neighborhoods have, rather than violence being the narrative, the brilliance of the people who are there would be the story.” Firebird is not coming into an underserved community and creating something that’s not already there in terms of talent, she reiterated. “We’re just creating a container for artistic expression and safe space with the best resources so people can thrive,” she said. Getting the funding was not an easy process for the arts organization. There were four application submittals before finally being awarded the grant money. “The announcement was made Jan. 30 that we’re getting just a little over $2.5 million,” Reyes told the Austin Weekly News. “We’re also acquiring a city-owned vacant lot down the street from us, just four blocks at Homan and Lake Street.” The organization will use the $2.5 million in Chicago Recovery Grant funding to help facilitate the land purchase and to build a new, 12,000-square-foot state-of-the-art community glass and ceramic studio, along with a healing garden. A gallery, store, parking space, and a popup snack cafe are part of the building plan. The $2.5 million will go toward the $6,000,000 total project cost. The West Side community art studio is expected to bring creative jobs, studio and exhibition space, beautification, and art sales as economic and cultural drivers to promote a safer and healthier community for the people of East Garfield and Chicago. Construction is expected to begin in the second half of 2024 with completion scheduled for January 2026.

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Some thoughts as Black History Month begins The month ‘stands as a testament to the resilience and unwavering spirit of Black individuals,’ the 8th District state Representative says By REP. LA SHAWN FORD Austin Talks

As we enter the month of February, I am compelled to underscore the profound significance of Black History Month and to emphasize the imperative for continual progress in various facets of our society, including education, community engagement, criminal justice reform, healthcare equity and beyond. Black History Month is a poignant reminder of African Americans’ enduring struggles, triumphs and contributions. It stands as a testament to the resilience and unwavering spirit of Black individuals who have navigated and challenged systemic racism, discrimination and the denial of fundamental rights within our society. This month provides a crucial opportunity to honor the brave individuals who have tirelessly fought for justice, equality and civil rights. We must harness the momentum of Black History Month to unite Black communities and allies in the ongoing pursuit of freedom and equity. This unity catalyzes essential conversations, policy reforms and collective action to dismantle systemic barriers and ensure equal opportunities for all individuals, regardless of race or ethnicity. One area where progress is imperative

“By advocating for equality, justice, and freedom in all aspects of society, we actively contribute to a more unified and just future for everyone.” REP. LA SHAWN FORD

is within our educational institutions. By integrating comprehensive and inclusive representations of Black history and achievements throughout the curriculum, we foster an environment that celebrates diversity, cultivates empathy and equips students with a profound understanding of the contributions made by Black individuals to our collective heritage. Empowering young minds with knowledge is essential in challenging racial biases and fostering a more inclusive society. Furthermore, we must actively engage in strengthening our communities. This involves supporting initiatives that promote economic and social equality, amplifying Black voices, and creating mentorship and leadership development opportunities. Collaborative efforts between community leaders, organizations and individuals are pivotal in effecting meaningful change and fostering inclusive and equitable societies.

The relationship between law enforcement and Black communities demands urgent attention. Advocating for law enforcement reform and accountability is crucial. Transparency, unbiased policing and community engagement are paramount in building trust, breaking down racial barriers and ensuring the safety and well-being of all individuals within our communities. By actively addressing systemic biases, we can foster healthier and more productive relationships between law enforcement and the communities they serve. Equally important is the provision of accessible and equitable healthcare. Disparities persist within our healthcare system, leading to unequal health outcomes for many Black individuals. Advocating for policy changes and increased access to quality healthcare services is essential in addressing these disparities and promoting the overall well-being and success of

all members of society. In addition, we must acknowledge and address the ongoing violence and struggles faced by Black individuals, including senseless gun violence and issues related to drug addiction. Recognizing and confronting these challenges with empathy and compassion is vital in fostering a society that values the dignity and humanity of all its members. As we observe Black History Month, let us unite in honoring the struggles, achievements and resilience of the past while recognizing the work that still lies ahead. By advocating for equality, justice, and freedom in all aspects of society, we actively contribute to a more unified and just future for everyone. I encourage you to join the continued efforts to advance the rights and freedoms of Black individuals, thereby building a more inclusive and just society for all.

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Kehrein Center names new leader Reesheda Graham-Washington is an Austin native

By AUSTIN TALKS Reesheda Graham-Washington has been named founding executive director of the Kehrein Center for the Arts. The Kehrein Center’s board of directors announced this week that GrahamWashington had been selected after an extensive search. “With significant consideration given to what is essential to successfully lead the Kehrein Center, we have selected Reesheda to serve in this critical role … Reesheda clearly possesses the passion and commitment necessary to collaborate

with the community.” The Kehrein Center noted that GrahamWashington, an Austin native who used to serve on the board of directors, has a background in entrepreneurship and education administration, as well as a commitment to the arts and community development. To close out Black History Month and start Women’s History Month, the center will host “An Evening with Reesheda Graham Washington” from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Friday, March 1. The free event will showcase the vision Graham-Washington has for the center. Her experience includes serving as chief

experience officer of L!VE, a for-profit grassroots-generated café and creative space that fosters sustainable, indigenous business incubation focused on the middleclass in the Austin community. She also has served as executive director of Communities First Association, a national, faith-based organization that specializes in asset-based community development. The Kehrein Center is the product of a years-long effort to restore an architecturally-significant but unused auditorium into a fine and performing arts center, complete with a 900-seat storytelling theater, art gallery and community gathering place

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The Strokes headline fundraiser for Kina Collins Beach Bunny and Nnamdi also will perform to support Collins, who is vying for Rep. Danny K. Davis’ seat

people-powered campaign punched well above our weight class and came very close to beating a 25-year incumbent and we didn’t take a dime of corporate money to do it,” Collins said in a statement. “The Strokes played a huge role in helping us to activate voters in the Illinois 7th. I really can’t wait to rally our supporters together again, register some new voters and finish what we started.” By AUSTIN WEEKLY NEWS STAFF According to reports, Collins, a gun vioAmerican rock band The Strokes, best lence prevention advocate, first met lead singknown for the hit “Last Night,” will headline er Julian Casablancas at a house party, and the band, she said, later played a a March fundraiser for activist role in motivating voters to head Kina Collins, who is running for to the ballot box. Rep. Danny K. Davis’ seat in the “It is our great honor to help Congressional 7th District race. support progressive, caring huThe fundraiser is set just ahead man beings who are not captured of the highly competitive March by corporate power,” Casablancas 19 primary. Davis, the incumsaid in a statement. “Though she bent, is running against Collins, is running for a Democratic disChicago City Treasurer Melissa trict for Congress, we essentially Conyears-Ervin, educator Nikhil consider her Independent. But Bhatia and former Obama camabove all, we believe Kina will do KINA COLLINS paign staffer Kouri Marshall. a wonderful job representing ChiThis is her third straight chalcagoans of all classes, creeds, collenge to Davis, who has held the seat since 1997. In the 2020 primary, Collins picked up or and background to build a stronger, more only about 14% of the vote. But in the 2022 united, and more just world when she gets to rematch, she garnered nearly 46% of the vote Washington D.C.” According to her campaign, she has in a direct threat to Davis. “In the last election cycle our grassroots, picked up endorsements from Ald. Daniel La

Spata of the 1st Ward and Ald. Byron Sigcho Lopez of the 25th Ward, as well as from Oak Park trustees Susan Buchanan, Brian Straw, Lucia Robinson, and Ravi Parakkat, and River Forest trustees Katie Brennan and Erika Bacher. Collins grew up as the child of two union workers and said her “journey” began af-

ter an encounter with a murder near her home. That led her to become a gun violence prevention activist, she said. Tickets are on sale now for the concert and fundraiser. Indie band Beach Bunny and musician Nnamdi also will perform. Tickets can be found at: https://thestrokes.shop.ticketstoday.com/eventlist.aspx?eventId=201113

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PUBLIC NOTICES PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to “An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,” as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. Registration Number: Y24011407 on January 31, 2024 Under the Assumed Business Name of D.W. DIGITAL with the business located at: 111 S. PARKSIDE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60644. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/partner(s) is: DEARRA BRIANNA WILLIAMS, 111 S. PARKSIDE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60644, USA. Published in Austin Weekly News February 7, 14, 21, 2024

BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT Bouncing Boy A.R. arrived on the 8th day of September 2006 to the parents Rashad and Angelea Rhodes. Weighing 8pounds and 18inches long at 10:15pm Advocate Hospital. Published in Austin Weekly News January 31, February 7, 14, 21, 2024

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR BANC OF AMERICA FUNDING CORPORATION 2007-3 Plaintiff, -v.DONALD MCNEAL A/K/A DONALD TAMEL MCNEAL A/K/A DONALD MC NEAL Defendants 2022 CH 11381 1433 SOUTH MILLARD AVENUE 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 May 31, 2023, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 7, 2024, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1433 SOUTH MILLARD AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60623 Property Index No. 16-23-121-0230000 The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(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 (driv-

er’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. 22-12416IL_835453 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 2022 CH 11381 TJSC#: 43-2518 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 11381 I3233648

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) 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. 20-03635IL_608465 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 18 CH 04927 TJSC#: 43-4423 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 04927 I3236733

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE OF GREAT LAKE FUNDING I TRUST Plaintiff, -v.L & M REMODELING CORP, ROY LEON MOORE, CITY OF CHICAGO Defendants 2023 CH 01255 1640 S PULASKI ROAD 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 January 5, 2024, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 26, 2024, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1640 S PULASKI ROAD, CHICAGO, IL 60623 Property Index No. 16-22-407-0380000 The real estate is improved with a commercial property. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR BAYVIEW FINANCIAL MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH TRUST 2006B, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-B Plaintiff, -v.WILLIE IKUOMOLA, LAURENA LACEY Defendants 18 CH 04927 2735 WASHINGTON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60612 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 27, 2023, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 28, 2024, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 2735 WASHINGTON BOULEVARD, CHICAGO, IL 60612 Property Index No. 16-12-421-0090000 The real estate is improved with a brown brick, three story multi unit home, 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, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject

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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. 14-22-07415 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 2023 CH 01255 TJSC#: 44-83 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Case # 2023 CH 01255 I3237202

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO WILMINGTON TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO BANK OF AMERICA NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR LEHMAN XS TRUST MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-1 Plaintiff, -v.OMAR D STOVER A/K/A OMAR STOVER, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF OMAR D. STOVER, IF ANY, CITY OF CHICAGO Defendants 09 CH 44139 1534 NORTH LAVERGNE AVE 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 December 21, 2022, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 15, 2024, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1534 NORTH LAVERGNE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60651 Property Index No. 16-04-203-0240000

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The real estate is improved with a two-story single family house with white siding and a detached garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building

and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL, 60602. Tel No. (312) 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. 20-05240IL_615260 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 09 CH 44139 TJSC#: 43-3139 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 # 09 CH 44139 I3237510

NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 17, 2024, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 6, 2024, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 5430 WEST GLADYS AVE., CHICAGO, IL 60644 Property Index No. 16-16-113-0320000 The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $202,393.12. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common

interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact Luke P Wiley, Wiley Law Group, LLC Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 53 W. Jackson Blvd. Suite 1510, Chicago, IL, 60604 (815) 685-4203. 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. Luke P Wiley Wiley Law Group, LLC 53 W. Jackson Blvd. Suite 1510 Chicago IL, 60604 815-685-4203 Fax #: 815-390-1643 E-Mail: lukewiley@wileylaw.net Attorney Code. 64541 Case Number: 2023 CH 9054 TJSC#: 44-183 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Case # 2023 CH 9054 I3237695

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION F STREET INVESTMENTS, LLC, A WISCONSIN LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Plaintiff, -v.BURNETT INVESTMENT GROUP, LLC, AN ILLINOIS LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, LASHAWN BURNETT, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 2023 CH 9054 5430 WEST GLADYS AVE. CHICAGO, IL 60644

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This Valentine’s Day give yourself and your community the gift of love by starting your own Business. Entrepreneurs Academy offers FREE business development, drone piloting and sustainable urban farming classes for entrepreneurs, inventors and creatives. Visit us at www.entrepreneursacademy.net * Funding provided in whole or in part by the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority.

Way Back Inn, a local nonprofit organization treating individuals seeking recovery from gambling and substance use disorders, is seeking potential bids for a backup generator for our Oak Park recovery home located at 412 Wesley Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302.

Please contact Anita Pindiur, Executive Director 708-345-8422 ext. 125 • anitap@waybackinn.org

This is a Federally funded project, with the money coming from Oak Park Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds and thus is subject to all applicable Federal rules, regulations, and guidelines, including Davis-Bacon and Related Acts. Preference is given to qualifying Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBE).