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29th Ward runo race remains close 6 days a er election

Taliaferro leads, mail-in ballots could swing race in Johnson’s favor

By IGOR STUDENKOV Staff Reporter

The 29th Ward run-of f race remains too close to call as of April 10, this issue’s print deadline – though incumbent Ald. Chris Taliafer ro’s small lead continued to grow and, with most mail-in ballots accounted for, the race could well be decided by the time this issue hits the stands.

Taliafer ro faced off against community activist C.B. Johnson in a runof f after mail-in ballots and write-in votes lowered his vote share in the Feb. 28 election below the 50% plus one minimum required for outright victory. On Election Night, Taliafer ro was 186 votes ahead Johnson with 5,008 votes, or 50.95% of the vote, to the challenger’s 4,822 votes, or 49.05% of the vote.

The most recent totals, which include mailin votes received by April 11 and votes from the 6th Precinct that weren’ t originally counted

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Block by block uni cation strategy

on April 1, inviting neighbors of the 5000 blocks of Quincy on how ted their ideas entered a drawing where they could win a $50 int Block Club, a block club in Austin, that wants to bring neighbors . Community

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Village Leaders Joint Block Club organizers at the Block Club Convention held April 1, 2023.

BLOCK CLUB

Building connections

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activist Arewa Karen Winters, who won her April 4 bid for the newly created Police District Council positions, said it has been more than 50 years since the area had an active block club. Now she is coleading the ef for ts to bring it back, an extension of her community work

Winters is no stranger to bringing community members together for a shared purpose. In 2016, she founded the 411 Movement for Pier re Loury, after her great nephew lost his life in a police-involved shooting. She then went on to push for police oversight and reform, becoming a leading organizer for the Chicago Consent Decree Coalition. One ofthe main achievements ofthe Consent Decree was requiring the Chicago Police Department to “meaningfully engage the community in revisiting its use of force policies.”

As the first-ever co-chair of Chicago’s Use of Force Community Working Group,

Winters helped lead 31 Chicagoans who worked on proposing fundamental changes to the Chicago Police Department policies on the use of force and identified ongoing deficiencies, compiled in a 2022 report. One ofofthe policy changes it achieved required CPD officers “to verbally and physically intervene” to stop another officer’s use ofexcessive force. At the time, Winters said the recommendations showed what can be achieved when institutions like CPD engage, or are forced to engage, with the people they impact.

Now, as the Village Leaders Joint Block Club seeks to bring neighbors together, Winters is collaborating with the Chicago Jesuit Academy, 5058 W. Jackson Blvd. and will engage with other institutions in the area. Moore (Maurice) Park, seating between Adams Street and Quincy Street, is also in the coverage area ofthe block club, providing opportunities for block club members to share ideas on how they could better utilize this public space.

While Winters is always involved with community projects, she is hopeful that now that the election for district council is over, she will have more time to devote to uniting her block.

As one group of leaders launches, program seeks next

Community Leadership Fellows seeks15 leaders.

Applications close April 30

By FRANCIA GARCIA HERNANDEZ Staff Reporter

On the walls of a classroom at Michele Clark High School, on April 1, a savvy group of West Side leaders and mentors, saw the projection of the words “The Future Is You!

To the side, stood six fellows of the 2023 class of the Community Leadership Fellows (CLF), who enthusiastically presented thei capstone group project, a junior leadershi retreat titled “The Future is You!”

Each of the fellows brings unique exper tise and knowledge of West Side communi ties, backed by solutions they have implemented and people they have impacted through their work, which often blends professional and personal experiences

Garfield Park fellow Mercedes Pickett, founder and CEO of local nonprofit Earth Remedies, said the fellowship has helped her connect with other leaders in the area and strategize as a collective.

“Whatever your interests are, your skill sets, you’re connected to field experts that will strengthen those abilities and connect you to like-minded individuals,” Pickett said. “I think that is so powerful in a space where we are competing, rather than collaborating.”

Not every fellow knew they were a leader, but now they have lear ned the value of their skills and passion to improve their neighborhood.

Patty Carrillo, president of the 1000 and 1100 block clubs on Monticello Avenue, said in Spanish that the fellowship has helped her discover she is a leader Five years ago, the increased gang activity on the street she lives on prompted her to organize her neighbors and form a block club. Since then, residents run two block clubs that have created a communal garden, improved streets infrastructure, organized events and worked with the Chicago Police Department CAPS office to find solutions that improve safety for her and her neighbors

In her interactions with the local CAPS office, she met Lt. Jer maine Harris, who

also serves as chairperson of the advisory council for Community Leadership Fellows Carrillo said Harris invited her to join the fellowship program, but she hesitated because she was concer ned language could be a barrier. Now, she is happy she joined this “beautiful experience.”

Co-founder Alexandra Auguste said the fellowship invests in homegrown talent –particularly Black and Brown talent – from six West Side communities: Austin, East and West Garfield Park, North Lawndale, West Humboldt Park and Little Village. Fellows participate in workshops, coaching, mentoring and network opportunities designed to help them advance their leadership. The program seeks applicants who developed their leadership as residents of the West Side and who work or volunteer in a West Side nonprofit, public agency or advocacy group

“In order to create systemic change, we have to work together,” Auguste said. “We’ re trying to tap into all the sectors that make the communities run and those who run the community.”

Building meaningful and powerful relationships is at the core of fellowship, by creating the space for fellows to lear n together and start to create change together

In the fellowship, they meet some of the most influential groups in the Chicagoland area, such as United Way, the Boys and Girls Club, the Obama Foundation, Thresholds Chicago and University of Illinois Chicago Neighborhood Centers.

This was evident in the capstone projects’ presentation where every team pitched compelling, evidence-based and comprehensive projects that could easily gar ner the support of donors, nonprofits and gover nment of ficials One team will promote wellness and unite Black and Brown communities in Lawndale while another will uplift the rich history in Chicago’s West Side through a documentary created by community members. All teams receive a $5,000 grant from CLF to implement their projects

Potential leaders for the 2024 cohor t can apply until April 30 by submitting a video or written application. For more infor mation visit the Community Leadership Fellows (CLF) website. The program is free and fellows receive a $2,000 participation stipend.

“They’re already creating magic, but we’re creating a space for them to lear n and grow,” Auguste said.

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East Gar eld Park senior housing development to get $32.5 million in renovations

CHA now sharing building ownership with Michaels Organization

By IGOR STUDENKOV Staff Reporter

Irene McCoy Gaines Apartments, a 151unit senior public housing development on the south edge of Garfield Park, at 3700 W. Cong ress Pkwy is receiving $32.5 million in renovations, changing the ownership structure in the process

The 17-story building opened in 1964 and is made up of a mix of studios and 1-bedroom units, 30 of which are accessible to people with disabilities. To help finance the project, the Chicago Housing Authority took advantage of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) program.

The deal means that, as of Feb. 7, CHA splits the ownership of the building with Michaels Organization, a Camden, New Jersey based developer and building manager The units are being converted to a Section 8 Housing Choice Voicers development, which allows CHA to take out mort-

gages and qualify for federal Low Income Housing tax credits.

The renovations will include utility upgrades and rehabbed common spaces Work be gan in early March, and it is expected to be completed in 2024.

In the traditional public housing development, a housing authority owns the building and deter mines tenant policies. Under the Housing Choice Vouchers program, a private landlord owns the building and sets rents The tenant pays no more than 30% of their income, and HUD covers the rest.

The RAD program was launched to deal with the mounting deferred maintenance backlog housing authorities all over the country have faced. According to the program website, the conversion allows housing authorities to “leverage public and private debt and equity in order to reinvest in the public housing stock.”

RAD includes several provisions to make sure the project remains low-income and that current tenants aren’t kicked out. While landlords can choose to opt out of the Housing Choice Voucher program, RAD requires the contracts to be renewed indefinitely. If the renovations require a tenant to move, they are guaranteed a right to retur n. If they choose not to retur n, they would be able to use the voucher at any property that

accepts it

Michaels has been involved in multiple public housing redevelopment projects throughout Chicago, and it provided scholarships to high school students living in CHA developments in the past.

According to the Cook County Recorder of Deeds records, on Feb. 7, CHA sold the building for a symbolic $10 to a limited liability corporation that, according to Secretary of State records, is co-owned by Michaels and CHA. Late last year, Michaels entered into a similar ar rangement with CHA for Albany Terrace, a senior housing development in Little Village. HUD signed of f on the RAD ag reement for both buildings on March 2.

According to CHA, the project will include new HVAC, electrical and plumbing systems The existing dining/community room will be redesigned, the exterior court-

yard and rece ption areas will be renovated, and laundry facilities will be upgraded. The press release also mentioned new meeting, game, exercise and computer rooms.

CHA CEO Tracey Scott said the conversation will allow them “to continue to provide af fordable housing to seniors on the West Side for many years to come.”

“All seniors deserve to live in homes and communities where they can thrive,” she said.

Greg Olson, Michaels’ Re gional Vice President of Development, described Gaines Apartments and Albany Terrace projects as “an opportunity to rehabilitate and preserve these important af fordable housing resources for seniors.”

“The moder nization of this community will enhance the lives of the residents and benefit the South Lawndale and Garfield Park neighborhoods,” he said.

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Mayor Johnson, the West Side is proud of you!

Congratulations, Mayorelect Brandon Johnson!

Your acceptance speech on Election Night set the right tone, following the very emotionally charged election. As I sat and watched it, a lot of thoughts flowed through my mind: First, ‘He’s a Westsider!’ Your election has broken the stereotypes of us. We can dispel the notion that only the light complected Obama types can run and win. Secondly, the Westside can also produce sophisticated, well-spoken, and -educated persons. Your election has per manently eradicated the West Side’s position of being the stepchild to the more sophisticated South Side. In you, we are truly proving, “The West Side is the best side.”

JONES

A minor side note to your speech is that you didn’t give thanks to the late Nancy Jefferson. I, too, am a transplant to Austin and the Westside. I grew in Cabrini Green, yet I can remember watching and hearing Ms. Jefferson as she advocated for the West Side via her Midwest Community Council.

I would also remind you that Austin is the largest community in the city of Chicago. It is vibrant but it also has challenges. As you now have the bully pulpit, please be mindful of labeling where you and I live in a “one size fits all” manner

You have the opportunity to ask us to do better. You can ask us to show the world “Westside pride” in both attitude and behavior. Ask us to help your administration accomplish the goals you are setting by not only cleaning up, but kee ping clean this side of town. Ask the native sons to do more. It is a challenge that has never been presented to Westsiders before. Brandon, I highly suggest that you take a scenic tour of all of Chicago. Sit back and just look at all the strugglin g business districts on all sides of this town. Ask your driver to take you down the side streets where you can see, firsthand, the struggl e. You’ ll see the houses that have maintenance deferred written all over them. The struggle is real. If you had to enter into a payment plan for water and parking, perhaps it is time to review the rip-of f cost of both.

Lastly, remember to stay humble. Voters are persnickety. They will love you today and hate you tomor row. Nothing is guaranteed but death and taxes, and one of them you can control.

P.S. This Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m., I am doing a book signing at Afri-Ware, 1701 S. 1st Av e. Please join me as we spotlight this local business.

Calling Westinghouse Vocational

All students of the Westinghouse Area Vocational High School class of 1973 are invited to attend the 50th Westinghouse Warriors class reunion next June 23, at 6 p.m. Tickets for the rece ption and din-

ner cost $100. To purchase contact Freda Madison at 773-516-3782 or Kevin Madison at 773-983-2373. An all-class picnic will follow the day after at Schiller Park, 8420 W. Irving Park Rd. in Schiller Park

Democratic Party o cials will pick Brandon Johnson’s county board replacement

Suburban o cials hold the largest share of the votes

By IGOR STUDENKOV Staff Reporter

Once Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson (1st) is sworn in as Chicago mayor on May 15, Cook County Democratic Party officials will get to work choosing his successor on the Cook County board.

Under the Cook County Code of Ordinances, vacancies on the county board are filled by the members of the election committee of the political party of the person who last held that seat. The election committees are made up of committeepersons who re present Chicago wards and suburban townships within the district. The committeepersons come together as an election committee, and they can choose

any re gistered voter who lives within the district.

The re placement is chosen by a majority vote, but each committeeperson’s vote is an equivalent of the percentage of people who voted for the previous commissioner in the last election – which means that the more votes were cast in their ward or township, the more the vote is worth. The replacement will serve out the remainder of Johnson’s term, which ends in 2026.

Based on the Nov. 8, 2022 election results, the two suburban committeepersons hold a slim majority over the city committeepersons. Ald. Chris Taliafer ro (29th), who also serves as the ward committeeperson, said there are currently no firm plans for how he and other officials will approach the process, but the process will start once either Johnson is sworn in as mayor, or, if he chooses to resign from the county board beforehand, whenever he resigns. The

county code doesn’t set any time limits on how soon the vacancies are filled, but in past vacancies throughout Cook County, committeepersons tended to move quickly.

Johnson was first elected to the county board in 2018, and his district was remapped in 2022. Under the current map, the city portion includes all of Austin, most of West Garfield Park and portions of East Garfield Park, Humboldt Park and small sections of a few Northwest Side neighborhoods. The suburban portion includes all of Oak Park, Forest Park, Maywood, Bellwood, all but a small section of Broadview, about half of Westchester and small sections of Hillside and North Riverside.

In Chicago, the 1st District include significant portions of 27th, 28th, 29th and 37th wards, and relati ly small portions of 1st, 24th, 26th, 32nd and 36th wards. In the suburbs, it includes the entirety of Oak Park Township and most of Proviso

ship.

Illinois Senate President Don Harmon (39th) serves as the Oak Park committeeperson, while Cook County Clerk Karen Yarbrough serves as the Proviso Township committeeperson.

In Chicago, aldermen tend to serve as their wards’ Democratic committeepersons, and the exceptions to this rule tend to have local political connections. Michael Scott, who resigned as 24th Ward alderman in June 2022, remains 24th ward committeeperson.

Based on the amount of people who voted for Johnson in 2022, Yarbrough has a 23.44% vote share and Harmon has 28.83%. The overall suburban share is 52.27%. The nine city committeepersons collectively ha a 47.73% vote shar with Taliafer ro 13.31% of the vote, and Ald. Emma Mitts (37th) holding

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Brandon Johnson, W Side’s rst ma in 90 years, gives locals hop

Austin residents thrilled to see one of their own elected to lead Chicago

By TREY ARLINE Block Club Chicago

It’s been nearly a century since a West Sider ser Chicago’s mayor.

That’s changing soon: Austin resident Brandon Johnson defeated Paul Vallas in the April 4 runof f election to succeed Mayor Lori Lightfoot. Johnson has lived in Austin more than a decade, making him the first West Side mayor since Anton Cermak, who died in office in 1933.

West Siders pushed Johnson to victory, overwhelmingly supporting him. Now, they are celebrating — and hoping he’ll bring change to neighborhoods that have for decades struggled with disinvestment.

Once a teacher at Westinghouse Colle ge Prep in East Garfield Park, Johnson said during his victory speech that his experiences living in Austin inspired him to improve things for all Chicagoans.

Johnson said he’s “had to shield [his] children” from bullets outside his front door, and a student once told him he should be teaching at a “good school.” Too many Chicagoans don’t think they deserve value,” he said.

“That changes under a Johnson administration. Because there’s more than enough for everybody in the city of Chicago,” Johnson said.

Johnson had overwhelming support in his home base: He picked up 66.57% of the vote in the 29th Ward and 80.39% in the 37th Ward

Austin residents said they hope having a mayor from the West Side will give their community a platform. The area has long struggled with disparities that can affect every aspect of life: Life expectancy is significantly lower for West Siders than for other Chicagoans, some areas are food deserts, crime is high in some neighborhoods and there are fewer business openings and developments than in many North Side neighborhoods.

Johnson has said he’ll prioritize tackling crime holistically, but he also wants to keep Lightfoot’s Invest South/ West Initiative to bring more investment specifically to parts of the West Side. He’s also said he’d use more pro-

grams to give a boost to small businesses and developers and has supported af fordable housing initiatives.

“I might be the first mayor of the city of Chicago to live in one of the most violent neighborhoods in the entire city. I have the lived experience. I love the West Side, I love living in Austin, but it is one of the more violent communities in the entire city,” he said at a March 14 public safety for um.

James Coleman, director of community wellness for Westside Health Authority, said he was thrilled to know someone from his community is leading the United States’ third-largest city.

“We’re greatly encouraged here to see Brandon as our next mayor,” Coleman said. “He represents hope to the residents that have lived through the struggles to survive on a daily basis. He knows the issues firsthand and deals with them on a daily basis.”

Activists and residents in the neighborhood said Johnson is a beacon of hope who can improve conditions in Austin. They said they hope he’ll prioritize safety, youth outreach and bringing in a grocery store.

Aisha Oliver, director of the Root2Fruit Youth Foundation, said the election can increase Austin’s presence in the city and inspire local children to reach higher.

“Personally, I am proud of Brandon for pulling this out, especially in such a critical time,” Oliver said. “Chicago politics is a monster, and he fought hard. He could have a great impact on the lives of young people in Austin who

may or may not know that he is one of our very own. “I have been vocal about Black residents who do well and accomplish great things. A child can’t be what they can’t see.”

Leaders in the church community said they had hope as they worked to get out the vote in Austin during February’s election and this runof f. Cornelius Parks, a pastor at First Bethel Baptist Church Austin, said he credits younger votes 25-34 as the catalyst that pushed Johnson’s campaign to victory.

“I think what he stands for is good for the city of Chicago,” Marks said. “We need to hold him accountable to make sure he does what he said he would do for the community.”

Maurice Gaiter, a pastor at Empowerment Community Church, said he met Johnson when the mayor-elect first ran for his seat on the Cook County Board of Commissioners. Gaiter said he wants Johnson to succeed where Lightfoot fell short.

Gaiter and Marks said their biggest hope in Johnson’s administration is that the community sees more investment and does not fall to the wayside. They want greater economic development, community safety and greater transparency and visibility.

“He’s got a bright mind and good head on his shoulders,” Gaiter said. “It’s exciting to see someone from your backyard elevated to that position. All I’m asking is for Chicago to give him a chance.”

BRANDON FOR CHICAG O CAMPAIGN

Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson campaigns on the West Side March 26.

only pa ticipatory budg eting, allowing residents to vote on how he’d use infrastructure funding. After unsuccessfully running for Cook County Circuit Cour t judge in the 11th Subcircuit, he decided to run for a third ter m on the platfo rm of using city funds to support businesses, working with block clubs and the newly created police district councils to improve public safety, and setting up a youth community council to help him figure out ways to improve mental health access and educational oppor tunities for

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He said that, if elected, he would increase the number of community meetings and empower local clubs. His approach to increasing public safety was similar to what Taliafer ro proposed.

The Feb. 28 election results, which weren’ t of ficially announced until March 15, revealed a distinct patter n, with Taliaferro leading in precincts in northwester n portion of the ward and Johnson leading in the south portion of the ward, with much of Nor th Austin, par ts of central

Island community showing neither candidate getting more than 50%. results available at press 16th Precinct, the area beBoulevard, Chicago Avenue, enue and Metra/CTA railroad swinging toward Taliafer ro, of the swing precincts shiftohnson.

results showed no votes from precinct, which encompasses the ner of Galewood and a small Montclare. Board of Elections

Max Bever said it was simissue – the SD card used to results was damaged, forcing the ers to re port the results the way. Those numbers were rp in the totals on April 5 at 3 p.m. This boosted the number of Johnson votes, 66.73% of the precinct vote went to Taliafer ro.

Bever said the board generally expects about half of the mail-in ballots not to be retur ned or be retur ned too late to be counted by the April 18 deadline

Both 29th Ward candidates suppor ted mayor-elect to the most voters who alder man.

Austin Weekly News visited Taliafer ro’s and Johnson’s campaign of fices shor tly after the polls closed on April 4. Most of Johnson’s volunteers were decked out in candidate T-shir ts and even hats, while Taliafer ro’s volunteers were more casual. Taliafer ro’s election party had catered food from Austin’s Big Shrimpin [sic] restaurant, 5963 W. Madison St

While Johnson was out of the of fice, and the volunteers declined to say when he would be back, Taliafer ro was doing some work at his of fice before ste pping out to mingle with volunteers.

The results remained close throughout the night – at one point, the candidates were tied, and there were several points when they were se parated by just double digits.

When reached by phone shor tly after 10 p.m., Taliafer ro said the election night party was wrapping up.

“I feel optimistic that I’ ll win the election,” he said.

When reached on April 10, Johnson campaign spokesperson Tumia Romero said her candidate is optimistic as well. mail-in ballots, his base, so

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENTCHANCERY DIVISION DLJ MORTGAGE CAPITAL, INC.

Plaintiff,

-v.UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF SARAH A. SAFFOLD, DECEASED, UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS AND LIENHOLDERS AGAINST THE ESTATE OF SARAH A. SAFFOLD, DECEASED, UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS AND LIENHOLDERS AGAINST THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF SARAH A. SAFFOLD, DECEASED, WILLIAM P. BUTCHER, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF SARAH A. SAFFOLD, DECEASED Defendants

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2110 SOUTH HOMAN AVENUE CHICAGO, IL 60623

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GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 25, 2022, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 18, 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 2110 SOUTH HOMAN AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60623

Property Index No. 16-23-424-0260000

The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $342,919.50.

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-

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2000-4

Plaintiff, -v.-

FRANCIS JULIEN, ETHEL JULIEN

A/K/A ETHEL HOLLOWAY

Defendants

18 CH 16085

1501 N. PARKSIDE 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 December 12, 2019, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 11, 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 1501 N. PARKSIDE AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60651

Property Index No. 16-05-207-0170000

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $166,764.59.

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, contact Alexander Potestivo, POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610, Chicago, IL, 60606 (312) 263-0003. Please refer to file number 112866. 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. POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610 Chicago IL, 60606 312-263-0003

E-Mail: ilpleadings@potestivolaw.com

Attorney File No. 112866

Attorney Code. 43932

Case Number: 18 CH 16085

TJSC#: 43-60

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 16085

I3217494

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENTCHANCERY DIVISION WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY FSB NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE OF CSMC 2021-RPL7 TRUST; Plaintiff, vs. NORMA HERNANDEZ; NICOLAS HERNANDEZ; UNKNOWN OWNERS, GENERALLY AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS;

Defendants, 22 CH 8903

NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, May 16, 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. 16-27-231-007-0000. Commonly known as 4361 W 25th Pl, Chicago, IL 60623.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call Mr. Matthew C. Abad at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Kluever Law Group, 225 West Washington Street, Chicago, Illinois 60606. (312) 236-0077. SL SPS001637-22fc1

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com

I3217378

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENTCHANCERY DIVISION CITIMORTGAGE INC.; Plaintiff, vs. JOHN YEE FONG AKA JOHN Y. FONG AKA JOHN FONG; PATRICIA A. FONG AKA PATRICIA FONG; CITY OF CHICAGO; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD

CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 20 CH 704

NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, May 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. 16-22-405-017-0000.

Commonly known as 1629 South Kedvale Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60623.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call The Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Diaz Anselmo & Associates, P.A., 1771 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563. (630) 453-6925. F19120182

ADC INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com

I3217358

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENTCHANCERY DIVISION NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC; Plaintiff, vs.

UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF SHEILA PATTERSON; RAQUEL PATTERSON; GERALD NORDGREN, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR SHEILA PATTERSON; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 22 CH 3592

NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, May 1, 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. 16-15-215-006-0000.

Commonly known as 4047 West Adams Street, Chicago, IL 60624.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act.

Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call Law Clerk at Plaintiff’s Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 3609455. W22-0090 ADC INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com

I3216280

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 Plaintiff, -v.ANGELITA A. GARCIA, MARIA GUADALUPE GARCIA, TERESA MARGARITA GARCIA, MARIA DE CARMEN GARCIA, JULIAN GARCIA, MICHAEL M. GARCIA, ANGEL C. ORTERO, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF ROSA A. GARCIA, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, CARY ROSENTHAL, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR ROSA A. GARCIA (DECEASED)

Defendants

2021 CH 05319 3432 W. HIRSCH STREET 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 12, 2022, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 5, 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 3432 W. HIRSCH STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60651 Property Index No. 16-02-213-0360000

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

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