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West Siders want Cato, former 15th District commander, as next top cop

West Side hearing rst among four public hearings seeking input on selection process

By IGOR STUDENKOV Staff Reporter

The majority of the West Siders who spoke at the April 11 Chicago police superintendent search town hall had one clear message – they want for mer 15th District chief Ernest Cato to get the job.

The town hall at Kehrein Center for The Arts, 5628 W. Washington Blvd., was the first of four town halls that the Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability (CCPSA) is organizing to give Chicagoans from all parts of the city a chance to sound of f on what they want to see in the new superintendent. CCPSA is responsible for selecting three candidates, and the next mayor will need to choose one within 30 days. The applications are due on May 7, and the commission doesn’t expect to pick the finalists until after Austin’s Brandon Johnson is sworn in as Chicago’s new mayor.

An estimated 50-60 people attended the town hall. Both Cato supporters and speakers who didn’t support anyone in particular said they wanted the

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North Austin church helps asylum-seeking migrants settle in

By FRANCIA GARCIA HERNANDEZ and IGOR STUDENKOV Staff Reporters

Immigrants who recently arrived from Latin American countries got to experience their very first Catholic Easter Sunday in the United States on

April 9 with a family-friendly “Easter Eggstravaganza” event put on by North Austin’s Grace and Peace Church

According to the church press release, it featured a “10,000-egg Easter egg hunt, games, activities, and music,

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Ald. Chris Taliaferro declares victory in 29th Ward runo

Remaining mail-in ballots unlikely to change outcome says election board

By IGOR STUDENKOV Staff Reporter

Incumbent Ald. Chris Taliaferro (29th) declared victory in a close runoff election race against C.B. Johnson, head ofthe Campaign for a Drug-Free West Side

In a statement released April 12, he thanked faith leaders and local politicians who supported him. C.B. Johnson’s campaign didn’t respond to a request for comment by deadline, but they previously indicated that they believed that mail-in ballots which are slowly being counted will shift the vote in their favor.

Taliaferro led at the polls from the beginning, but given the number of mail-in ballots that haven’t arrived, both candidates waited for mail-in ballots to come in. Johnson’s campaign previously told Austin Weekly that they expect a late surge from his voters. But

Chicago Board of missioners spokesperson Max Bever said that, with only days to go lot deadline, such a unlikely, and he didn any major date’s favo

By April 12 didates got more with Taliafer votes, or 51.47% ofthe Johnson at of the vote compared to April 10, from 318 votes to 315. Bever told that, even though there ing mail-in ballots has fits the general trend with mail-in ballots

“At this point, now that we entered the second week [of counting mail-in ballots], we don’t expect the majority to come back, properly postmarked, by April 18,” he said. “For the remaining five days of U.S. mail delivery leading up to April 18, it looks like we’re

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The runoff election results showed a clear pattern that remained consistent as mail-in ballots came in. Taliaferro prevailed in precincts in the Dunning, Montclare and Galewood portions of the ward, while Johnson ear ned majorities in non-Galewood portions of Austin except in the 16th Precinct in the

central Austin, between Austin Boulevard, Chicago Avenue, Menard Avenue and CTA/ Metra tracks, which went for Taliaferro

In a statement to the media, Taliaferro said he was “extremely excited about the new opportunities and new possibilities for the 29th Ward and the city of Chicago,”

He thanked his supporters and campaign staff, specifically mentioning his campaign manager, retired Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (WMRD) commissioner, and for mer 29th Ward Ald. Isaac Carothers, who served as his campaign coordinator. Taliaferro also thanked Pastor Ira Acree and other Austin faith leaders for supporting him.

“I am grateful for the confidence of my constituents and the outpouring ofsupport given to me during this election,” he said. “We stand victorious because ofa better vision for the residents of this ward.”

The press release also indicated that Taliafer ro thanked Johnson “for his commitment to the Austin community and look[ed] forward to his continued work in the community.”

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New Austin center o ers a range of physical, mental health-care ser vices

Thresholds Health hopes to par tner with area nonpro ts, improve access

By IGOR STUDENKOV Staff Reporter

Access to healthcare, especially the kind of preventative primary care that can help residents avoid a hospital visit, has long been an issue in Austin.

Thresholds, a Ravenswood-based addiction recovery service provider that already had a supportive housing location in Austin, 5801 W. Corcoran Pl., decided to do its par t to tur n the tide

“What Thresholds felt – they were concer ned for their clients who weren’ t receiving primary care,” said Edward Murphy, CEO of the newly minted Thresholds Health center And so, from that, they deter mined that we want to become a community health center.”

They put the health center into the building’s first-floor of fice space. Thresholds Health opened to Thresholds clients last Se ptember, and it opened its doors to the West Side at large in early March. The clinic provides a wide variety of primary care services, mental health services and addiction treatment, and it’s open to all patients re gardless of their ability to pay.

According to its website, Threshold Health of fers primary care for kids and adults, with the site specifically mentioning school physicals, vaccinations and treatment for diabetes and hyper tension. It also of fers mental health services, substance abuse treatment, contraception and re productive health services, as well as services for pregnant women. The clinic is open weekdays, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Mondays and 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday through Friday.

Murphy said Thresholds Health acce pts private insurance, Medicaid and Medicare. T hose who have no insurance are charged on a sliding scale based on income

“The main thing here about Thresholds Health is we’re not going to tur n anybody away because of their ability to pay,” he said.

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a health center. Like many other West Side healthcare providers, they reco gnize that there are other factors that af fect health that fall outside the scope of their work. Murphy specially mentioned lack of stable housing, struggling to af ford food and lack of af fordable daycare. Like other healthcare providers, Thresholds Health is trying to team up with local nonprofits who might be able to address those needs.

“We’ re looking to par tner with others in the community, such as Housing Forward, West Side Child Development Center, these types of community org anizations, as we move ourselves and try to situate ourselves in the community,” Murphy said.

He said that Thresholds Health was conscious of the fact that the majority of Austinites are either Black or Hispanic, and they hired staf f accordingly.

“What’s impor tant for us is the trust factor,” Murphy said. “So, what we’ve done is hired providers who look like the community. [People tend to] have more trust and faith in those who look like you, be able to bond with you based on your background or culture.”

While Thresholds Health has been open to the community for over a month, it wasn’t until the mor ning of April 11 that they held a g rand opening.

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gy Johnson, said she was pleased to see the center come to gether and appreciated the par tners.

“Thresholds Health was born out of a clear need in our community for healthcare rooted in our community,” she said. “We’ re here to meet patients where we are.”

Chicago Health Commissioner Dr Allison Arwady said, having worked with Thresholds for many years on addiction response services, she was pleased to see it branch out into primary care.

“I just want to cong ratulate you, and if there’s anything [the Chicago De par tment of Public Health] can do to help you, we will help you,” she said.

Marshal Hatch Jr is co-founder and executive director of one of the org anizations Thresholds Health already par tnered with – the MAFTA Redemption Project, a West Garfield Park workforce development org anization at 22 N. Kildare Ave. He said their org anizations ultimately deal with the same set of underlying issues, and it was impor tant for him to of fer suppor t.

“I just came here to let you know that we’re in the trenches with you,” Hatch said. “Austin needs it, West Garfield Park needs it, Nor th Lawndale needs it. There is a renaissance on the West Side brewing, and you’ re part of it.”

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and more.” Associate pastor JohnEric [sic] Zayas said, and the Nor th Austin church wanted to give them a sense of community. He said that around 630-650 people attended, including some migrant families.

“Sunday was incredible,” Zayas said. “We were very excited to be able to provide meals to family and the Easter egg hunt, we had some music and some fun for the families.”

Grace and Peace Church is located in the nor theast cor ner of Austin, recently moving to the newly built Nor th Austin Center, 1856 N. LeClaire St. Its cong re gation comes from Nor th Austin and the neighboring Belmont Cragin and Her mosa communities Zayas told Austin Weekly News that, as the growing number of asylum-seekers from South American countries made their way to Chicago – some bused in from F lorida and Texas – they had to do something to help.

“Chicago is a welcoming city for migrants, especially those who are fleeing political persecution and [seeking] asylum,” he said. “Many people who we engaged with have gone through dif ficult situations They’re here looking for a fresh star t, and the safe environment for the families, and to have a portion of the American Dream. They want to be able to have a safe place for their kids to live and a safe place to work.”

Last Se ptember, Araceli, whose real name is not being used to protect her identity, came to the United States with a few family members, including her son, pregnant daughter-in-law, her sister and four children, to seek asylum.

Araceli, who is a trained seamstress, left behind her own seamstress shop and one of her daughters in her home country, Vene zuela, Like many Vene zuelan migrants seeking a better future, she came to Chicago after initially ar riving in Texas

The 19-day-long-jour ney to the United States was not easy, though Araceli is thankful the family did not have to cross the jungles of the Darien Gap, deemed by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees as one of the world’s most dangerous refug ee and migrant routes. The family initially traveled to Panama, and in four days, the family made their way from Panama to Mexico, where they,

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unfortunately, fell at the hands of a smuggler who intended to abduct the family but ultimately let them go. Araceli thanks God for making it safely to the United States in Se ptember 2022.

Zayas said migrants usually ar rived in the country with little more than the clothes on their backs – and the fact that many of them ar rived in the fall of 2022, just as the cold was setting in, made the church’s mission even more urgent.

“We had to feed people and clothe people, because it was a very dangerous [situation],” he said. “We were for tunate enough to be able to work with the donors.”

As soon as Araceli and her family arrived in Chicago, the church helped them by providing food, clothes and shelter Ultimately, Grace and Peace church helped them find per manent housing in the North Austin area. Since last fall, other asylumseekers have settled in the Nor th Austin and Belmont Cragin area while others have ventured further out, Zayas said.

Helping asylum-seekers find housing is especially impor tant to Grace and Peace, Zayas said, given that the shelters the migrants were sent to would only acce pt men, or only women.

“At Grace and Peace, we wanted to keep families to gether,” he said. “We housed a lot of families, and we were able to help

them find housing. We were able to help them find some furniture and some basic essentials they would need for their new homes, so we were able to do a lot of that through our connection and our network.”

Araceli said in Spanish that the church not only helped them initially, but they helped them find a home so they could settle in. “They helped us find a home, move and pay an initial de posit,” adding between all family members, they had saved enough money to cover three-months-rent before moving.

The family is adapting well, she said, and she often volunteers at the church, helping provide food and clothes to other migrants She will apply for asylum as soon as she has the funds to pay for the application and le g al fees A few of the family members who traveled with her have successfully applied.

Like many South American asylumseekers, Araceli speaks little to no English, but given that the church caseworkers tend to be bilingual, a language bar rier hasn’t been much of an issue She will soon star t taking English lessons and is happy to see her grandkids are lear ning the language in school.

“I thank God for the Grace and Peace Church,” she said in Spanish. “It truly has been our rock.”

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Ican normally defend the position I take on any subject because there’s usually a real life situation that helped to form it. I recall after my son was born prematurely, he hadn’t been home for two weeks when a nurse showed up at my front door. Cook County had a rule that any baby born prematurely needed to be checked on by a home visiting nurse.

I was totally offended that this woman could come to my front door, demand to be let in, and give my house a once over, along with checking where my baby was sleeping and how prepared I was to deal with a premature child. It’s been well over 30 years ago that it happened, but the memory is still as fresh as the indignation I felt.

With that in mind, I believe that Mayorelect Brandon Johnson has one really good idea that should be instituted immediately. I believe he should begin to send social workers in, especially when it involves young people who are misbehaving. That is

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when a responsible social work er, should be able to go into the household, and get 100% full ac cess to everything. How they’r living and where they’re living. Household income and how the money is being utilized. What the child has to eat and where the child has to slee p.

There should be no provisions for privacy when a child’ well-being is at stake. Because children are permitted to roam the streets unattended, creating havoc in their wake, and because of ir responsible parents, that irresponsibility should be met with the protection of responsible intervention of the socialworker kind.

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is the reason we have tons of kids going downtown acting a damn fool. And I bet the majority of them come from middleclass homes where the parents permit them to do whatever they want to do because they don’t want to be bothered by them. It was just a couple of years ago that parents were driving kids down to Millennium Park and dropping them of f. Once there, the kids got to clowning and acting like fools Just like this past weekend, shots were fired and someone was killed. Now Millennium Park doesn’t let them in on the weekends after 6 p.m. unescorted.

them accountable and putting them in jail. Raising a child is more than just cute outfits and fashionable hairstyles.

Brandon Johnson has made young people one of his platform’s immediate policies However, his wants and desires for them will be hindered if he has to spend the entire summer dealing with them misbehaving all over the downtown area. As mayor, Brandon can be the tough-but-understanding father figure these children need. His agenda of investing in people just might need the investment of 48 hours or more in the County Jail to get folks to reco gnize the need to change and to be accountable. Let that reality flow across the social media networks and he can probably get the vast majority to change their ways quickly.

I can guarantee that an intervention by someone else is not going to be a welcoming occasion. But irresponsible parenthood

The social backed up with the threat of jail time should the “adult” decide they do to be cooperat

lock the kid and the parent up in a cell, with one cot r gets to sleep on the cot, shows who runs that household.

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Workforce agency helps youth plan for the future

Youth Job Center helps young people citywide, and on the West Side, nd meaningful career paths

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Johnnae Phillips, 23, enrolled at Malcolm X. Colle ge to pursue a major in criminal justice and a minor in nursing, but her financial situation did not allow her to continue. “I wouldn’t say colle ge’s not for me, but when you have bills and stuf f … I would rather work right now,” said Phillips.

She may one day return to pursue a colle ge career in nursing. As for now, the North Lawndale resident works as a project manager at the Chicago Food Stop, a retail pop-up experience showcasing Chicago’s food industry at the 875 N. Michig an Ave. building – better known as the for mer John Hancock Building. She found this job after participating in the Youth Job Center’s workforce readiness program that helps young people find temporary jobs at Old Navy retail stores. Phillips participated in training sessions that helped her build a resume, gain confidence and learn essential workplace skills like communication, customer service and conflict resolution.

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said. “Helping them understand very different things that a young person may not be used to.”

The agency aims to reach high school seniors who may not yet have a plan after graduation by partnering with Chicago Public Schools high schools around the city. West Side students in Ombudsman Chicago West Campus, William H. Wells Community Academy High School and Chicago Hope Academy may be connected to the agency by their school counselors and teachers.

“We’ re helping them understand what a career plan may look like if they’ re not going to a colle ge or university,” Jamison said.

Started 40 years ago in Evanston as a job placement agency, it has served over 20,000 youth throughout Chicagoland with services that range from helping them search for jobs to participating in intensive training and apprenticeship programs for careers in healthcare, IT and vocational trades. Any young person aged 14-25 can apply to their programs by visiting Youth Job Center’s website or walking into one of its locations in Chi-

cago Heights, Englewood, Evanston and Pilsen.

“We’ re not actually against colle ge,” Jamison said, adding Youth Job Center helps young people find opportunities that are faster than a traditional colle ge such as free short-ter m training and certification progr ams, paid work experiences in the field, career counseling, support services and oftentimes, free unifo rms, tools and equipment they need

For Phillips, the workforce development agency helped her find a new job at the Chicago Food Stop when the workforce readiness progr am at Old Navy was over. She started last December as a guest experience specialist and quickly moved up to her current role as project manage r. This oppor tunity has helped her continue to develop work skills that she can apply now and, in the future, whether that’s in retail or healthcare, she said. “Communication is a big thing You gotta take accountability for some things,” Phillips said. “You gotta be a responsible person. That’s the number one. Be responsible and reliable.”

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Sandra Johnson, wrote Austin neighborhood newsletter

Sandra Johnson was born Dec. 21, 1938 in Chicago. She was the sixth child of seven born to Gunzie and Doris Nelms. Her siblings’ four brothers who preceded her in death were Clarence, William, Gunzie Jr. and Hilliard, and two sisters, Geraldine Lucas and Shirley Williams.

Ms. Johnson graduated from Christian Fenger High School. Later she was the mother of Stephanie a daughter who preceded her in death.

On June 15, 1962, she was united in holy matrimony to Philander Johnson and to this union Lisa, David, and Marc were born.

After many years of being a sta mom, she returned to school and Associate of Arts de le ge. Later, she found

the Chicago Public Library. One of her first assignments was at the Chinatown Library on the circulation desk, then at Harold Washington Library as the 10th floor rece ptionist, and lastly at Le gler Library as an assistant tutor in the Adult Literacy & GED Department. After retirement in 1999, she tutored independently helping adults and young grammar school students.

In retirement, she started publishing a newsletter titled Neighborhood News for her Austin community and Seniors on the Move for a club at Lafollette Park. In addition to publishing the two newsletters, she was a re gular columnist for the Austin Weekly News.

Ms. Johnson cherished and loved her children with all her heart. She loved writing, swimming, listening to jazz, and taking care of her family. Sandra Johnson will be remembered for her kindness, compassion, understanding and an open ear for anyone. She passed away from a brief illness at MacNeal Hospital in Berwyn. She leaves to cherish her memory her chiland nine greatand host of nieces, ne phews,

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next superintendent to be compassionate, make sure police of ficers treat all parts of the city equally and focus on improving mental health, both within the police de par tments and in the community. Many also wanted the superintendent to make sure of ficers build relationships with residents, especially kids and teens.

Cato joined the Chicago Police De partment in 1992. He spent much of his career on the West Side In March 2016, he was assigned to the 15th District, which f alls entirely within the portion of Austin south of Division Street, Cato made his way up to district commander in October 2017.

In October 2019, he was promoted to De puty Chief of Patrol for Area Nor th, which, at the time, included most North and West Side neighborhoods.

When Mayor Lori Lightfoot fired thenSuperintendent Eddie Johnson in December 2019, Cato applied for the job. T he Chicago Police Board, which was responsible for choosing candidates at the time, picked him as one of the three finalists Lightfoot chose for mer Dallas Police Chief David Brown in April 2020.

Late that month Lightfoot rear rang ed the police areas, moving West Side’s 10th, 11th and 15th police districts into a se parate Area 4. Cato because the area’s de puty chief. He became chief of the Bureau of Counter ter rorism in October 2021. He retired from the de par tment ef fective midOctober 2022. Cato is in his late 50s.

CCPSA President Anthony Driver and Remel Terry, one of the West Side commissioners, co-hosted the April 11 meeting. A few other commission members sat in the audience to observe the proceedings Residents had to fill out cards and give their full names to speak, and Driver occasionally asked the speakers follow-up questions

“We would like to hear what are the qualifications, what are the [qualities] the next superintendent of Chicago police must have to be an effective leader,” Terry said in her opening remarks.

Michele Clark Academic Prep High School principal Charles Anderson, said he wanted to see a superintendent who “knows the streets” and interacts with residents enough to “know my name.” He also urged CCPSA to set up a community for um exclusively for youth, where they

would feel free to share their opinions without feeling judged.

Deondre Rutues, member of the newly created 15th Police District Council, noted that he has been doing community engagement for the Neighborhood Policing Project, which seeks to improve the connections between police and the community since it launched in the 25th District, and he wanted the new superintendent to expand it city-wide.

“I would love for the superintendent to g et behind the progr am, to reinvent policing, that they’re of f the radio, in the community, there making real connections,” he said. He added that he also wanted the new superintendent to commit the department to meeting the federal consent decree targets.

Activist Princess Shaw, who urged West Siders in several online groups to come to the town hall to support Cato, said the new superintendent should embrace “a mixture of old and new ways,” including mental health programs and expansion of restorative justice practices.

Arewa Karen Winters, another 15th District council member, recalled that, when

she first met Cato, she was “in my trauma body” because her grandne phew was recently shot by the police.

“[When I first talked to him] I felt as if I was speaking to an old friend,” she said, adding that this spoke to the kind of person he was, and that “he has ear ned the chance to transfor m the nar rative of what public safety needs.”

Antonio Daniels, head of 5500 Adams Block Club, recalled an incident a few years ago when someone stole his lawnmower, and his son saw the thief trying to sell it. Daniels wanted to confront the thief, but Cato persuaded him to file a police complaint.

“He stopped me before I got myself in trouble, encouraged me to file a complaint,” he recalled “I got back [home], I ran into two of his detectives. They helped find that person, helped me get my lawnmower back on the same day. I’ ll never forget it.”

Tyler Phillips said that, as the 15th District commander, Cato was a mentor to him.

“He showed me how to be a leader, basically, because, when I was a kid, I was re-

ally shy, didn’t talk in fr ont of nobody,” he said. “He told me -- once you put your mind to it, you can do it.”

Community activist LaCresha Birts, said she suppor ted Cato because he is willing to meet West Siders “where we are.”

“One of the reasons why he stands out, just from my conversations with community members, [is] because he made himself accessible to community members,” she said. “I hope that you take the recommendations of those of us who are on West Side, so shout out to Ear nest Cato and we hope he’s considered.”

After the town hall concluded, Terry said she was pleased with how it went.

“My hear t is so full to see so many people come out,” she said.

When asked whether the meeting improved Cato’s chances, Ter ry responded that it was too early to ask that question, given that the applications were still coming in. But if he does apply, she said, CCPSA will give him the same consideration as anybody else.

“We don’ t have any candidates in the pipeline, but as we go through the process, we shall see,” she said.

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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-1).IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN

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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 HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 601 E. William St., DECATUR, IL, 62523 (217) 4221719. Please refer to file number 388298.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION

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

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

HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC

601 E. William St. DECATUR IL, 62523 217-422-1719

Fax #: 217-422-1754

E-Mail: CookPleadings@hsbattys. com

Attorney File No. 388298

Attorney Code. 40387

Case Number: 20 CH 01730

TJSC#: 43-1415

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.

I3217723

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

DEUTSCHE BANK TRUST COMPANY AMERICAS F/K/A

BANKERS TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR SAXON ASSET SECURITIES TRUST 2000-4, MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 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.

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DIVISION

DLJ MORTGAGE CAPITAL, INC.

AUTO SERVICES TOWING First Class Towing CASH FOR JUNK CARS! NO TIRES - NO TITLE - NO PROBLEM! Keep this number & pass the buck for a blessing CALL MELVIN 773-203-2665 TOWING HELP WANTED The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago will be accepting applications for the following classification(s): Associate Electrical Engineer (Original) Plumber (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.

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gagee 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,

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REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

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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.

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

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 DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION REVERSE MORTGAGE FUNDING

LLC

Plaintiff, -v.-

DANTE K. ALLEN, AS INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF FREDDIE EWING, SR. AKA FREDDIE EWING, DECEASED, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF FREDDIE EWING, SR. AKA FREDDIE EWING, DECEASED, UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS AND LIENHOLDERS AGAINST THE ESTATE OF FREDDIE EWING, SR. AKA FREDDIE EWING, DECEASED, UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS AND LIENHOLDERS AGAINST THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF FREDDIE EWING, SR. AKA FREDDIE EWING, DECEASED, FLOYD L. EWING, VANESSA A. EWING, MARIE A. EWING, DANTE K. ALLEN, COURTNEY S. WILLIAMS, CHICAGO TITLE AND TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ACTING BY AND THROUGH THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT

Defendants

19 CH 10370 5524 WEST MONROE STREET CHICAGO, IL 60644

NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 1, 2022, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 9, 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 5524 WEST MONROE STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60644

Property Index No. 16-16-100-034-0000 fka 16-16-100-034

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $298,867.52.

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 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).

For information, contact HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 601 E. William St., DECATUR, IL, 62523 (217) 422-1719. Please refer to file number 381245. 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.

HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC 601 E. William St. DECATUR IL, 62523

217-422-1719

Fax #: 217-422-1754

E-Mail: CookPleadings@hsbattys.com

Attorney File No. 381245

Attorney Code. 40387

Case Number: 19 CH 10370

TJSC#: 42-4052

NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will

be used for that purpose.

Case # 19 CH 10370 I3216506

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY

DIVISION CITIBANK, N.A.

Plaintiff, -v.SUSAN O. BABYK Defendants 2022 CH 00477 2631 WEST WALTON STREET CHICAGO, IL 60622

NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 1, 2023, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 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 2631 WEST WALTON STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60622

Property Index No. 16-01-421-009-0000

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $121,100.62.

For information, contact MANLEY DEAS KOCHALSKI LLC Plaintiff’s Attorneys,

ONE EAST WACKER, SUITE 1250, Chicago, IL, 60601 (312) 651-6700.

Please refer to file number 21-025750.

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.

MANLEY DEAS KOCHALSKI LLC

ONE EAST WACKER, SUITE 1250 Chicago IL, 60601 312-651-6700

E-Mail: AMPS@manleydeas.com

Attorney File No. 21-025750

Attorney Code. 48928

Case Number: 2022 CH 00477

TJSC#: 43-1204

Case # 2022 CH 00477 I3216827

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC

Plaintiff, -v.NICHOLE BALL A/K/A NICHOLE D BALL, MELVIN JORDAN, PATRICIA TEAGUE, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS

Defendants

22 CH 00574 5030 WEST OHIO STREET CHICAGO, IL 60644

NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 6, 2023, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 10, 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 5030 WEST OHIO STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60644

Property Index No. 16-09-213-032-0000

The real estate is improved with a two unit apartment building 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.

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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).

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. 22-08705il_764422

Attorney ARDC No. 61256

Attorney Code. 61256

Case Number: 22 CH 00574

TJSC#: 43-1003

Case # 22 CH 00574

I3217214

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

MORTGAGE ASSETS MANAGEMENT, LLC

Plaintiff, -v.ROSIE HOUSTON A/K/A ROSIE

V. HOUSTON, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT

Defendants

2021 CH 05976

1144 NORTH LARAMIE 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 31, 2023, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 26, 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 1144 NORTH LARAMIE AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60651

Property Index No. 16-04-307-0190000

The real estate is improved with a

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9876

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 sec-

tion 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.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 (630) 794-

SHE SNORES MORE THAN I DO, BUT I STILL LOVE MY HUMAN.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION

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

SALE

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

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

E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com

Attorney File No. 14-21-04102

Attorney ARDC No. 00468002

Attorney Code. 21762

Case Number: 2021 CH 05976 TJSC#: 43-1488

Case # 2021 CH 05976 I3218028

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENTCHANCERY DIVISION OCWEN LOAN SERVICING LLC; Plaintiff, vs. JAMES THOMAS; JANA N. JACKSON; TITIS T. JACKSON; PRINCIPAL SERVICES TRUST COMPANY FKA THE CHICAGO TRUST COMPANY; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF JAMES THOMAS IF ANY; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF JANA N. JACKSON IF ANY; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF TITIS T.

JACKSON, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 16 CH 16229

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 22, 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. 16-13-408-021-0000.

Commonly known as 2717 West Lexington Street, Chicago, IL 60612. 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

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All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation or discrimination based on age, race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or intention to make any such preferences, limitations or discrimination.

e Illinois Human Rights Act prohibits discrimination in the sale, rental or advertising of real estate based on factors in addition to those protected under federal law. is newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis. Restrictions or prohibitions of pets do not apply to service animals. To complain of discrimination, call HUD toll free at: 1-800-669-9777.

SHE SNORES MORE THAN I DO, BUT I STILL LOVE MY HUMAN.

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SHE SNORES MORE THAN I DO, BUT I STILL LOVE MY HUMAN.

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Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 3609455. WA16-0749 ADC INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3217807

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ur stated goal for this year’s Health and Wellness Fair was to expand our reach on a regional level to beneﬁt both our surrounding communities as well as our participating vendors.and oldest among us and most importantly to those who are underserved and those without resources. We will see visitors coming from all of our surrounding communities including Chicago, Berwyn, Cicero, Forest Park, River Forest, Maywood, Elmwood Park, Oak Park, and Broadview. Notably, there has been the coming together of our regional stakeholders that include health care institutions, municipal government leaders, community leaders, political leaders, and education leaders to create collaborative partnerships to address the speciﬁc needs of our communities.”

“The largest annual Chamber event is around the corner, and we are excited to have you join us. Mark your calendar for Sunday, April 23 and be prepared for an amazing day! Our Planning Committee has arranged for a record number of free health screenings, and who can pass up a free massage, mixing your own smoothie or spinning a rafﬂe

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General Assistance is a locally administered program that provides financial assistance to eligible Oak Park residents in accordance with the Department of Human Services. Energy Assistance and Emergency Assistance programs are also available for qualified residents.

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The Township Assessor and staff offer expertise in Cook County property assessments and related taxes, as well as helping residents file an appeal at no cost. In addition, staff can assist residents with exemptions and standard tax filing questions.

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Chamber’s Health & Wellness Fair returns this weekend

80+ health vendors at FFC in downtown Oak Park

The Oak Park River Forest Chamber of Commerce will present the 7th Annual Community Health & Wellness Fair hosted by Fitness Formula Clubs (FFC) of Oak Park on April 23. Featuring more than 80 local service providers and vendors, health screenings, activities and more. This event is free to the public. It is open to anyone in Oak Park, River Forest and all surrounding communities.

This will be the third time in 7 years that the Chamber has hosted its Community Health & Wellness Fair at FFC. The downtown Oak Park location offers plenty of space for vendors, engaging kids activities, elevator access and nearby free parking (in the Holley Court Parking Garage directly behind FFC).

While the goal of the fair has always been to provide opportunities for local businesses to feature their services, an additional focus for this year’s event is to expand the event’s reach on a regional level to the beneﬁt of surrounding municipalities. The theme of providing access to quality health services as well as education on wellness has resonated

This year’s fair will include a record number of free health screenings and services from participants that include RUSH Oak Park Hospital, Riveredge Hospital, West Suburban Medical Center, the University of Illinois Cancer Center, B-Health, and many more. It is anticipated that visitors will come from surrounding cities and villages including Chicago, Berwyn, Cicero, Forest Park, River Forest, Maywood, Elmwood Park, Broadview and more.

“RUSH Oak Park Hospital is proud to once again be the exclusive Presenting Sponsor for the 7th Oak Park River Forest Chamber’s Annual Community Health

& Wellness Fair,” says Caroline Heskett, program manager for the Ofﬁce of Community Health Equity & Engagement at RUSH Oak Park Hospital. “We look forward to this event every year to connect with the communities we serve and to provide health education and screenings.” This year RUSH will be offering the following screenings: blood pressure, glucose, A1C, DEXA Scan and comprehensive cardiac screening. Doctors will also be on-site to explain test results. The fair is the perfect place to come as a family, and take

event and encouraging their families to participate. The Chamber is also working closely with the Townships in both Oak Park and River Forest to engage older adults and to provide transportation to the event. “Battling isolation and staying

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part of an active community can often be difﬁcult for our senior community” said Liz Holt, the Chamber’s Executive Director. “We are committed to offering opportunities for everyone to join us for the day and just enjoy themselves. And if you can strike a few to-do items off your stay-healthy list, well then that’s a bonus!” For the ﬁrst time the event will also be partnering with Downtown Oak Park to bring every attendee a DTOP Passport that they can use after the event to get food and drink specials at surrounding local eateries. Darien Marion Burton, the Chamber’s President, said “It is part of our Chamber mission to work for the wellbeing of the entire business community, and this partnership is a perfect way of guiding our guests from the fair to stay in the surrounding area.”

“What I have been able to witness over the past two months has been nothing short of astonishing” said B-Health’s

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Sam Yousif, also the chair of the Health & Wellness Fair “A collective group of local and regional health care providers, ranging from our largest hospitals to individual therapists coming together to offer and showcase their resources to both our local and regional communities. These services will be complementary to the youngest and oldest among us and most importantly to those who are underserved and those without resources.”

Community members who would like to attend the fair are invited to pre-register for the event by visiting the Eventbrite page. The FREE advance registration includes:

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Since 1974, Way Back Inn has successfully provided long-term residential and outpatient treatment for substance and gambling use disorders. Our mission is to rebuild lives damaged by addiction in a personalized healing environment. Our vision is to create a world where lives are transformed one day at a time. We help guide families and friends into recovery alongside their loved ones in our family program. We provide temporary housing and treatment for undomiciled Chicagoland veterans.

We also provide early intervention and prevention education to the Oak Park-River Forest community surrounding substance and gambling use disorders and recovery, partnering with the Village of Oak Park Positive Youth Development Coalition (+PYD) for a variety of community outreach events and initiatives.

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Strong Starts Lead to Bright Futures!

Did you know that 90% of brain development happens before age five? That means that the foundation for all our future learning and lifelong habits happen during these amazing early years.

Here’s something else that is important to know. All the things that help our young children grow strong and get ready for school – responsive relationships, healthy meals, safe spaces to play, explore, and learn – also improve their lifelong health. That’s right. Young children who have high quality early care and education experiences are not only better prepared for school socially and academically, they will experience fewer physical and mental health challenges throughout their lives. And they are more likely to graduate from college, hold down jobs, and have meaningful relationships with their families. A strong start really does lead to a bright future.

A child’s early years are magical. Let’s

make the most of them! As a parent, you are doing that every day when you read, play, and sing with your child. You are modeling important skills for them when you navigate difficult situations or talk through what made you feel sad and why. High quality early learning programs build on what you are already doing to support your child’s development with the added benefit of providing built-in socialization opportunities with other young children. Early learning environments help children learn to share, play with others, and wait their turn, and let’s be honest, even some adults could brush up on these important skills, too.

Another benefit of being part of an early learning program is that early learning professionals are especially attuned to young children’s key stages of development. They are sometimes the first to notice developmental delays in children and alert caregivers to follow up with their pediatricians, early intervention, school districts and specialists for additional

potential support. There are many different types of early childhood care and education programs out there with different philosophies and learning environments. Look for a place where your child is warmly welcomed. Where safety and health are priorities, and where learning happens through play. Choose a program where children experience language and words through books, songs, and meaningful conversations with their caregivers.

Early learning programs can be expensive, and quality early care and education might strain a family’s resources. Quality care should not be out of reach for any family.

We know that caring for young children is a community-wide effort, and we are here to help connect parents and caregivers to the resources and programs that are the right fit for them so that our children can take flight!

Please contact the Collaboration for Early Childhood at parents@ collab4kids.org or by calling 708613-6122 ext 8 to learn more about early learning program options and affordability.

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