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Post-Obama, can CPD still reform? Ald. Chris Taliaferro, CPD officials still confident that progress can happen By IGOR STUDENKOV Contributing Reporter

Some Chicago Police Department officials and a West Side alderman are confident that police reforms recommended by the federal goverment in the waning days of the Obama administration will still be carried out in Chicago — despite the recent election of a President of the United States and a president of the local police union who are both openly hostile to such reforms. In the final week of the Obama administration, the U.S. Justice Department issued a report finding a pattern of unconstitutional practices, as well as insufficient training and issues with supervision and promotions, within the Chicago Police Department The report recommended a number of possible reforms, some of which had already been implemented by Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Superintendent Eddie Johnson during the Justice Department’s investigation. Those reforms include the creation of a Civilian Office of Police Accountability to replace the controversial Independent Police Review Authority and the issuance of a transparency policy that requires the police to release videos and “other materials related to certain officer misconduct investigations,” according to a Justice Department statement released in January. Since his election, Trump has appointed Jeff Sessions, who has spoken out against consent decrees, as the U.S. Attorney General. And two weeks ago, Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 7, the labor union representing CPD officers, elected several candidates, including one running for union president, from the Blue Voice 7 slate of candidates. The slate had pledged to take a harder stance against police reform efforts. See CPD REFORM on page 4

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GARDEN OF WISDOM: Terry Barnes moved to Austin five years ago to look after his 77-year-old sister, and has since built a community garden filled with unique displays. He built the “Washarthur” garden at 4839 N. Ferdinand Ave. to inspire and encourage residents to care about their community and one another.

An Austin garden worth 10,000 words The Washarthur garden, on the 4800 block of North Ferdinand, speaks volumes about its creator’s values

By WENDELL HUTSON Contributing Reporter

A former elementary school teacher said when he built a community garden five years ago in Austin he did so to inspire and encourage residents to care about their community and one another. Terry Barnes, 69, said he moved in with his 77-year-old sister several years ago to look after her as she gets older.

He lives at 4839 N. Ferdinand Ave., and his nearly 1-acre garden is located in an empty lot next door. The “Washarthur” garden is a portmanteau comprising the last names of his deceased father and his sister’s deceased fatherin-law — Wash and Arthur. “The purpose of this garden is to empower my people and to show them what a garden can be,” explained Barnes. “I remember being in the basement cleaning up four years ago when

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my daddy came to me and said I should build something to let kids know where they came from. That’s when bells starting going off in my head.” The garden, which is open to the public, is filled not only with vegetables like greens, tomatoes and corn, but also features wooden signs scrawled with biblical scriptures, poetry, quotes from famous people and quotes from Barnes himself — what he calls his See AUSTIN GARDENS on page 6

Austin Weekly News, April 26, 2017

Chicago Police Department

April 2017 Beat Meetings

District 15

Kilborn

BEAT 2533

BEAT BEAT 2534 2535

Division

Pulaski

Central

BEAT BEAT 2531 2532

Central Park

BEAT 2512 Armitage BEAT 2513 North

Belmont BEAT 2523 Diversey BEAT 2524 Fullerton BEAT 2525 Armitage

BEAT 2514 BEAT Wrightwood 2521 BEAT 2515 BEAT 2522 Kostner

Diversey

Laramie

BEAT 2511 Harlem

District 25

Oriole

Division

BEAT 1133

California

AustinTalks BEAT 1125 Van Buren

BEAT 1124 Sacramento

BEAT 1132

BEAT 1123

BEAT 1134

BEAT 1135

Western

BEAT 1131

Kildare

Van Buren Eisenhower Expressway

Springfield

BEAT 1113

District 11

Franklin

Homan

Pulaski

BEAT BEAT 1122 1114 Warren BEAT 1115 Jackson

BEAT 1121 Central Park

Lake

BEAT 1112 Huron

Kedzie

BEAT 1111

Cicero

Roosevelt

CAPS 15th District • Commander Dwayne Betts

5701 W. Madison Ave. Phone: 312-743-1495 • CAPS015District@chicagopolice.org Tuesday, April 4 Time: 6:30 – 7:30 PM Beat: 1531 & 1532 Location: West Branch Library, 4856 W. Chicago Ave

Thursday, April 6 Time: 6:30 – 7:30 PM Beat: 1512 & 1523 Location: PCC Family Health Center, 5425 W. Lake St.

Wednesday, April 5 Time: 6:00 – 7:00 PM Beat: 1522 & 1533 Location: Loretto Hospital, 645 S. Central

Tuesday, April 11 Time: 6:30 – 7:30 PM Beat: 1511 & 1524 Location: Hope Community Church, 5900 W. Iowa

Thursday, April 13 Time: 6:30 – 7:30 PM Beat: 1513S Location: George R. Clarke School, 1045 S. Monitor

Thursday, April 6 Time: 6:30 – 7:30 PM Beat: 2522 Location: Hermosa Park, 2240 N. Kilbourn

Thursday, April 27 Time: 6:30 – 7:30 PM Beat: 2514 Location: St. Ferdinand’s, 3115 N. Mason

Wednesday, April 26 Time: 6:00 – 7:00 PM Beat: 2534 Location: North/Grand High School, 4338 W. Wabansia

Thursday, April 20 Time: 7:00 – 8:00 PM Beat: 2524

The faith-based nonprofit could open a food pantry, veteran’s center in the office AustinTalks

CAPS 25th District • Commander Anthony Escamilla Location: Our Lady of Grace, 2446 N. Ridgeway Tuesday, April 25 Time: 6:30 – 7:30 PM Beat: 2532 Location: Christ Lutheran, 1511 N. Long

Catholic Charities Chicago opening office at ABC Bank By TERRY DEAN

5555 W. Grand Ave. Phone: 312-746-5090 • CAPS025District@chicagopolice.org Wednesday, April 5 Time: 6:30 – 7:30 PM Beat: 2512 Location: Shriner’s Hospital, 2211 N. Oak Park Ave.

RE-PURPOSED: ABC Bank will have a neighboring tenant soon when Catholic Charities Chicago moves in.

CAPS 11th District • Commander James Jones

3151 West Harrison St.Phone: 312-746-9841 • CAPS011District@chicagopolice.org Tuesday, April 4 Time: 6:30 – 7:30 PM Beat: 1111 Location: Brian Piccolo School, 1040 N. Keeler

Thursday, April 13 Time: 6:00 – 7:00 PM Beat: 1122/23 Location: Legler Chicago Public Library, 115 S. Pulaski

Tuesday, April 25 Time: 6:00 – 7:00 PM Beat: 1135 Location: Altgeld Park, 515 S. Washtenaw

Thursday, April 6 Time: 6:00 – 7:00 PM Beat: 1112/21 Location: Sanctuary Place, 642 N. Kedzie

Tuesday, April 18 Time: 6:00 – 7:00 PM Beat: 1133/34 Location: Homan Square Community Center, 3559 W. Arthington

Thursday, April 27 Time: 6:00 – 7:00 PM Beat: 1131/32 Location: Eloise McCoy Village Apts., 4650 W. Van Buren

Tuesday, April 11 Time: 6:30 – 7:30 PM Beat: 1124/25 Location: JLM Abundant Life Center, 2622 W. Jackson

Thursday, April 20 Time: 6:00 – 7:00 PM Beat: 1113/14/15 Location: St. Michael’s MBC, 4106 W. Monroe

The faith-based non-profit’s new space will be at ABC Bank, 5645 W. Lake St. and is scheduled to open by June. Catholic Charities, one of the oldest charities in the nation, has 150 neighborhood satellite offices throughout the city and suburbs. The non-profit’s Austin locations include the Peace Corner Youth Center, 5014 W. Madison. Services available at the bank location are still being determined but could include a food pantry and veterans center, said Kristine Kappel, the charity’s director of communications. “We hope the community is as excited as we are to be able to expand our services in Austin,” she said, adding that Austin has seen a greater need for its services. “A lot of what we do is respond to the community’s needs,” she said. “In the Austin community in particular, we’re seeing a growing need for counseling and trauma therapy care for youth.” The Chicago non-profit’s parent, Catholic Charities USA, is one of the largest charitable organizations in the United States. Listed No. 9 last year by Forbes magazine, the organization raised $921 million in 2016. The Chicago affiliate raised some $28 million from donors in 2016, according to its annual report. Space at ABC Bank became available as the branch looks to downsize some of its operations at the aging Lake Street facility. The branch will move its administrative offices

to its Galewood branch at 6400 W. North Ave. ABC Bank has two other Chicago branches as well as locations in Bensenville and Batavia. Bank Chairman Sam Scott said the Galewood relocation should be completed by June 1. As a charity, Catholic Charities is receiving the space as a gift and with no lease or rent obligations, Scott said. The bank, he added, no longer needs the entire 25,000 square feet of space in the century-old facility as customers do more banking online and on their smart phones. The more modern west wing will continue to operate and serve walk-in customers. The charity’s new office will open in the east wing and have its grand opening sometime this summer, Kappel said, before lauding the facility’s aesthetics and adding that his organization was “very grateful for the gift from the bank.” As for sharing space, Scott said the bank was looking for community partners interested in moving into the facility. The chairman also dispelled rumors that the bank itself is closing. Scott said those rumors aren’t true and the institution “is very solid and will continue to be the bank for the Austin community.” Kappel said the new Austin office comes at a special time as the charity is celebrating its 100th year anniversary. “We’re always looking for opportunities to grow and expand our services, and to serve the people who need us most,” Kappel said. CONTACT: austintalks.org@gmail.com

Austin Weekly News, April 26, 2017

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Father Michael Pfleger, 67, asks Facebook a poignant question During an April 21 press conference outside of Facebook’s Chicago headquarters in the West Loop, Father Michael Pfleger, head of the Faith Community of St. Sabina, shared his views on Facebook’s livestreaming service. We’re calling on Facebook to have corporate responsibility. I appreciate when Facebook puts out statements of sympathy when somebody’s been raped or shot or killed on Facebook Live. But sympathy is not good enough. We need corporate action and corporate responsibility. I can’t even tell you how much violence in the neighborhoods, in my neighborhood, is sparked and birthed on social media. I don’t quite understand. I do Facebook Live and behind me Stevie Wonder’s song is playing. They will immediately shut it down because I don’t have property rights to play that song in the background of my Facebook Live. If we have intellectual rights and copyright protections, why would we not have human life protection? So when 14- and

15-year-olds are on Facebook and Facebook Live wielding guns around, which is illegal, why is that not immediately shut down?

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Austin Weekly News, April 26, 2017

CPD REFORM Blue backlash from page 1 Some CPD officials and Ald. Chris Taliaferro (29th), however, remain confident that reforms will happen even without the pressure from the top. In a recent interview, the West Side alderman said that he has faith that the city and the FOP will be able to negotiate without hurting the ongoing reform efforts. Released in January, the Justice Department’s patterns and practices report found a pattern of use of force that not only violates people’s Fourth Amendment rights, but also puts officers themselves in unnecessary danger. The report also described rampant discrimination and the “code of silence” as critical obstacles preventing officers from reporting misconduct, with many officers lacking sufficient training after leaving a police academy that federal officials said is saddled by outdated equipment and materials. The Justice Department report recommended adopting a use of force policy that would reduce force as much as possible and put more emphasis on de-escalation and non-lethal methods of policing. Federal officials also called for the police department to change the way it investigates officer-involved shootings so that it can prevent “collusion and the contamination of

At an April 11 community meeting in Garwitnesses” and to revamp its training practices in order to improve community-police field Park, Tina Skahill, CPD’s director of legal affairs, said that the department didn’t interactions, among other changes. But even back when the report was re- need federal government pressure to accomleased, there were concerns that the Trump plish police reform, since superintendent administration wouldn’t pursue police re- Eddie Johnson was committed to it. In an interview this month, Taliaferro said form the way the Obama administration had. Sessions, who was then a U.S Senator, that he and the other aldermen were briefed about more reform initiatives spoke out against consent dethat would be announced to the crees. public in the coming weeks. In January, Ald. Jason Ervin “Reform is not going to come (28th) said the reforms weren’t ■ To read more overnight,” he said. “I’m encourjust the right thing to do; they aged just to see that our police were also financially sound. VISIT department already initiated “Over the last 10 years, we AUSTINWEEKLYNEWS.COM those reforms that were recomspent over $500 million settling mended by the Department of cases [of police misconduct],” Ervin said. “Think of how many schools we Justice.” Whether or not the momentum that Taliacould’ve built with that money, how many firefighters, how many police officers, how ferro lauded continues could depend on the actions of a new factor that has emerged this many teachers we could’ve hired?” Eleventh District Commander Kevin John- month. On April 12, Kevin Graham won the son said at the meeting that there must be a FOP presidency during a run-off, beating inbalance between ensuring accountability and cumbent president, Dean Angelo, 56 percent to 44 percent. allowing officers to be effective at their jobs. Several other candidates who ran on the “We need to change,” he said. “The way we do business isn’t going to work in the 21st cen- Blue Voice 7 slate with Graham were also tury. We need to be accountable to the public; elected, including, Martin Preib, Graham’s but, at the same time, you deserve safety.” 2nd vice president. Steven Sesso, a police captain from the 11th Although both Graham and Angelo camDistrict, said that better training was impor- paigned on pushing back what they detant for both new and experienced officers. scribed as unfair attacks against the depart“Our new hires, new recruits, have a new ment, the Blue Voice slate took a stronger training program,” he said. “The problem is, stance against recent reform efforts. there’s no continuing training program. We In a March 20 letter to FOP membership, don’t have the facility to handle it.” Graham outlined the slate’s priorities.

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While most of them had to do with improving officers’ health and retirement benefits, they also included hiring a “full-time media specialist” to respond to “media attacks.” Graham stated that officers “will no longer be victimized by a biased anti-police media.” In an earlier, Feb 21 letter, he vowed the the slate would fight against “new, unfair disciplinary procedures such as the disciplinary matrix the Department intends to implement” and pledged to “pursue fraudulent or unfair cases against our members by taking their accusers to the courts.” In a few months, the FOP’s contract will expire and Graham pledged to stand tough in negotiating for the slate’s priorities. “We look forward to immediately preparing for the upcoming contract negotiations, fighting the anti-police movement in the city and obtaining fair due process and discipline for our members,” Graham wrote in a Facebook statement after the election. A day after Graham’s Facebook statement was posted, the Chicago City Council’s Black Caucus, which includes all West Side aldermen, reiterated its support for a resolution they introduced in Feb. 22, calling on Mayor Emanuel to push for the removal of several controversial FOP contract provisions dealing with investigations of misconduct allegations, including one that allows officers to wait 24 hours after a officer-involved incidents before giving statements. According to city documents, all West Side aldermen, including Ervin and Taliaferro, signed on as co-sponsors.

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‘THERE MUST BE A FLOOR OF DECENCY’: Cook County Commissioner Richard Boykin during a press conference outside of Facebook’s Chicago headquarters last Friday.

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County commissioner calls for moratorium on Facebook Live

Richard Boykin said violent videos are allowed to stay up for too long By MICHAEL ROMAIN Editor

Cook County Commissioner Richard Boykin (1st) — whose district includes a vast swath of the West Side — staged a press conference on April 21 outside of Facebook’s Chicago headquarters in the West Loop. Boykin — along with Rev. Jesse Jackson, Father Michael Pfleger, and a small group of experts in the fields of education, medicine, law enforcement and social services — called for the social media giant to institute a 30-day moratorium on its live-streaming service so that the company could consider reforming the technology. The press conference comes in the wake of the killing of Robert Godwin, a Cleveland man who was shot to death on Easter Sunday by Steve Stephens, who apparently targeted Godwin randomly. Stevens later posted Godwin’s murder on Facebook before committing suicide on April 18. “The death of Mr. Godwin, the crucifixion of Mr. Godwin on Resurrection Sunday, stayed on Facebook for more than two hours,” said Boykin at the April 21 press conference. “That should never happen. Not in America.” Boykin and others who spoke at the press conference referenced other acts of violence that have been posted to Facebook. “There must be a floor of decency beneath which we are unwilling to go,” Boykin said. “The live-streaming of rapes, murders, suicides and vicious assaults is that floor that we must never go beneath.” Boykin said that he sent a letter to Facebook’s founder, Mark Zuckerberg, asking the

billionaire to implement the 30-day moratorium and to put an emergency button in place to notify Facebook administrators that “a vile video has been posted.” The commissioner also asked for the company to implement a measure that would prevent those videos from being shared with third parties other than law enforcement. “We’re calling on Facebook to have corporate responsibility,” said Pfleger. “I appreciate when Facebook puts out statements of sympathy when somebody’s been raped or shot or killed on Facebook Live. But sympathy is not good enough. We need corporate action and corporate responsibility.” Pfleger argued that Facebook should be as vigilant with protecting human life as it is with protecting property rights. “I can’t even tell you how much violence in the neighborhoods, in my neighborhood, that is sparked and birthed on social media,” Pfleger said. “I don’t quite understand. I do Facebook Live and behind me Stevie Wonder’s song is playing. They will immediately shut it down because I don’t have property rights to play that song in the background of my Facebook Live. “If we have intellectual rights and copyright protections, why would we not have human life protection? So when 14- and 15-year-olds are on Facebook and Facebook Live wielding guns around, which is illegal, why is that not immediately shut down?” Jackson said that he called Facebook’s California office earlier this month but has not yet gotten a response from the company. Boykin said that Zuckerberg hasn’t responded yet to his letter. Jackson nonetheless called for an emergency meeting with Facebook leadership to try to resolve some of the problems with its live-streaming service. Facebook officials could not be reached for comment CONTACT: michael@austinweeklynews.com

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AUSTIN GARDEN

GARDENING WITH A PURPOSE: The Austin garden of Terry Barnes is strewn with pithy quotes and Biblical references. The garden, said Barnes, is dedicated to his loved ones.

Empowerment grows from page 1 “food for thought” phrases. One garden display is a toilet seat stapled to a tree and it reads, “Shit happens!” Another toilet seat reads, “Put a lid on it.” Every day Barnes spends time working in the garden and said it is an ongoing project that will never end. “This is the Lord’s garden and the things in the garden is what he told me to put here,” said Barnes as he walks through the garden. “I am only doing as the Lord sees fit. My job is to wake up every day and do whatever I am instructed to do by my Lord and savior Jesus Christ.” For too long Austin has been plagued by violence and unsolved murders of young people, Barnes said. “I’ve lost many family members to gun violence. It is an epidemic that’s killing our race one by one,” added Barnes. And with so much attention on violence, Barnes said he wants to give children something positive and educational to focus on. “Education is the key to the future. When I was growing up you didn’t need an education to get a job, but that is no longer the case,” recalled Barnes, who graduated from Richard Crane High School. “I remember

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when picking cotton was one of the best paying jobs for black folks.” Neighborhood children sometimes come to the garden to observe and occasionally volunteer, according to Barnes, who moved to Chicago from Indianola, Mississippi in 1957. A father of 12 children and 80 grandchildren, Barnes, who said he grew up with 15 siblings (12 brothers and three sisters), is one of only two of his parents’ children who are still alive. An older sister is also living. And if a picture is worth a thousand words, Barnes said his unique garden could probably be summarized with 100,000 words. “It’s hard to describe something beautiful and inspiring in words but let’s just say this garden speaks for itself,” said Barnes. “And my goal is to let the garden do all the talking while I shut up and listen.” CONTACT: wreporter@yahoo.com

Volunteers spruce up West Side school

Spencer Academy got a makeover during Comcast Cares Day By LEE EDWARDS Contributing Reporter

During the 16th Annual Comcast Cares Day at Spencer Elementary Technology Academy, 214 N. Lavergne Ave., dozens of volunteers from Comcast and the education organization City Year joined with teachers, students, and community stakeholders to participate in a beautification project on April 22. Comcast Cares Day represents one of the largest corporate days of service in the nation, with projects occurring simultaneously throughout the country. Comcast held two events in Chicago, one at Spencer and another at CHA Mary Hartwell Catherwood Apartments for Seniors in Lakeview. Kelly Dean, principal at Spencer Technology Academy, said changing the culture and climate of the school’s space is one of the school’s major needs. She said her students needed the investment because sometimes they feel no one cares about them. Spencer has 680 students from pre-K through 8th grade. “I’m like a kid on Christmas,” said Kelly.

“Comcast Cares Day is really important to us. It’s really an investment in making sure the school feels like a school, that it feels like somewhere kids should be, with the idea that if the school starts to look pretty that’ll also change the mindset of how students treat the building.” Dean, who is the third principal in four years at Spencer, said she is “not going anywhere” and stressed continuity is key for students to feel that the school is a “safe space”. Dean said volunteers created a Dr. Seuss mural in the primary building, installed accent walls in 10 of the primary classrooms, installed a chalkboard walk in their art room, built cubbies for students to store their personal items, built bookcases, installed interactive whiteboard tables, painted murals on every floor of the building and repainted the cafeteria, among other tasks. Rebeca Nieves Huffman, vice president and executive director for City Year, said her organization has partnered with Comcast for Comcast Cares Day since 2001. “The reason why we did this is because Comcast and City Year believe our students deserve beautiful spaces to learn in,” said Huffman. Huffman said she spoke with Dr. Janice Jackson, CPS’ chief education officer, about which schools should be under consideration for a clean-up and said it was Jackson

who recommended Spencer. Huffman noted a potential project would be optimal for City Year if it could engage at least 200 volunteers. “This is what Comcast employees do along with City Year corps members and the City Year family,” Huffman said. “We pick a school every year with Comcast and we beautify it and that’s what our students deserve.” Huffman said she’s constantly reminded that people want to get involved and make a difference which makes collecting volunteers easier. Janet Garrett, a Comcast employee in the sales department, said she selected the Spencer project because she hails from the West Side of Chicago and wanted to help her daughter obtain community service hours for the National Honors Society. “You just feel better about yourself when you decide to give to others,” said Garrett, adding that the event was “awesome.” Cook County Commissioner Richard Boykin (Dist.-1), who spoke at the start of the event, said the volunteer projects would “help raise the level of beautification in the neighborhood”. “This is all about raising the hopes of the kids who actually call this school home,” said Boykin. “This gives us all hope that we can put our hands to the plow and we can do

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MAKEOVER: Volunteers paint a mural inside of Spencer Elementary Technology Academy on April 22 during Comcast Cares Day. some work that’s meaningful and that the children will actually benefit from.”

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April 26-May 2

BIG WEEK Engage in compassionate dialogue The Oak Park-based religious alliance Community of Congregations will host its spring meeting on April 27, 7 p.m., at Euclid Avenue United Methodist Church, 405 S. Euclid Ave. in Oak Park. The meeting will feature a compassionate conversation with members of the Austin community. Five women from Austin will share their stories to deepen awareness and understanding. For more info, visit communityofcongregations.org.

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Attend a block club convention The 15th District Police Department is inviting the public to attend the 2017 Block Club Convention and Community Resource Fair on Saturday, from April 29, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Michelle Clark High School, 5101 W. Harrison. Learn how to make a difference in your community and find what resources are available to you. For more info, call (312) 743-1495.

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Celebrate future doctors The I Am Abel Foundation will celebrate the 2017 class of Urban Bridges Medical Mentoring Program inductees, all of whom have aspirations to become physicians. The Foundation provides inductees with a network of support and resources that’s designed to guide them through the arduous process of becoming doctors. The event, called the Preparing Our Successors in Medicine Annual Student Gala, will take place on Saturday, April 29, 7:30 p.m., at the Garfield Park Conservatory, 300 N. Central Park Ave. To purchase tickets or learn more about the foundation, visit iamabel.org. CONTACT: michael@austinweeklynews.com

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Austin Weekly News, April 26, 2017

West Side leaders demand stable school funding

Elected officials, community leaders decry state’s unfair fund methods By WENDELL HUTSON Contributing Reporter

The state’s ongoing budget stalemate has crippled Chicago Public Schools and community stakeholders are demanding fairer methods of funding public schools. Shortly after an April 19 court hearing on the school district’s lawsuit against the state for civil rights violations, a group of parents, teachers, elected officials, and community stakeholders held a press conference outside of Spencer Technology Academy, 214 N. Larvergne Ave., to voice their concerns about a lack of funding for public schools. Mayor Rahm Emanuel was unavailable for comment. Forrest Claypool, the school district’s CEO, said a final decision on whether to shorten the school year could come as early as next week pending a ruling by a Cook County judge on two motions in its lawsuit. Several elected officials attended the press conference. They included U.S. Rep. Danny K. Davis (7th), state Rep. La Shawn Ford (8th),

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Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County Dorothy Brown, Cook County Commissioner Jesus Garcia (7th), Ald. Chris Taliaferro (29th) and state Sen. Daniel Bliss (9th), who is a Democratic candidate for governor. “I am here because I care about education. I am also here because good schools have a long history of activism around education,” said Davis. “Unless children get the opportunity to fully participate in the educational process they are going to be behind other children throughout the country.” In its lawsuit, CPS said the state contributes more money to teacher pensions in the suburbs and Downstate than Chicago and “that’s unfair,” said Garcia. One way to improve the state’s poor, financial condition is to start making wealthy residents pay their fair share of taxes, contends Bliss. “We have to find the money where it is and that’s taxing the richest residents, who have gotten away without paying their share [of taxes],” Bliss said. But Ford said that beyond a lack of state funding parents should also worry about the safety of their children if CPS is forced to end the school year three weeks early. “Students will lose opportunities to learn if CPS closes early and children’s lives would be put at-risk,” explained Ford. “How could a city [like Chicago] that is already violent

MORE NOT LESS: Cook County Commissioner Jesus Garcia (7th) speaks at an April 19 press conference in Austin about the unequal state of school funding.

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even think about shutting down schools early and not having after school programs? It makes no sense. A child without an education is like a bird without wings.” Ford added that he plans to introduce legislation this month in the General Assembly that would make $215 million available to CPS to keep schools open until June. Moving forward, Brown said a long-term solution is needed to avoid children being shortchanged in the classroom. “We [the community] are calling on the governor and the State Legislature to prop-

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erly fund ‘our’ schools every year,” said Brown. “We [CPS] get 76 cents of every dollar to fund our schools. That’s discrimination and it must stop.” Gov. Bruce Rauner was unavailable for comment. Davis was asked if there was anything the federal government could do to ease the funding problem for CPS. “I am afraid looking to Washington for relief is like looking for light in dark places,” added Davis. CONTACT: michael@austinweeklynews.com

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n 2015, Austin Coming Together released its Thrive 2025 agenda. The Thrive 2025 agenda lays out 4 bold and ambitious impact goals for our member organizations to achieve between 2016 and 2025— ■ To ensure that 3,900 Austin children have access to high quality early learning programs; ■ To create opportunities for 2,775 Austin residents to acquire living wage work; ■ To facilitate 1,775 restorative community conversations to occur that result in consensus resolutions; ■ To stabilize ownership of 400 residential properties. This Spring, Austin Coming Together attempted to measure the collective impact of our member organizations in 2016. We have compiled our preliminary results to share with the community in this issue. Although ACT is still collecting responses to our survey, we wanted to share the results we have collected thus far. The results presented in this issue are based on the preliminary responses from some of our core members—Westside Health Authority, Jane Addams Resource Corporation, BUILD, Inc., Cara, Manufacturing Renaissance, By the Hand Club for Kids, Austin Childcare Providers’ Network, Channing’s Childcare Academy, VOCEL, Bethel New Life, Oak Park Regional Housing Center, Oak Park River Forest Food Pantry, and St. Joseph Services. These preliminary results demonstrate that the road to creating a thriving Austin Community by the year 2025 will be a long and challenging road. Not only will ACT members need to coordinate their services, they will need to help mobilize ALL leaders in the community to create plans that attract public and private investments, and build the collective power necessary to dismantle the structural barriers to our community’s success and well being.

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n June 23rd in Columbus Park a number of community organizations will host a community celebration of Summer of Opportunity. BUILD, in connection with the Institute for Non-Violence and a number of community groups and corporate sponsors are planning a day to bring the community together and get children on the west side involved in jobs and summer activities. Summer of Opportunity is a chance to be pro-active and bring a positive celebration to the youth of Chicago. Adam Alonso, Executive Director of BUILD, notes that the day will begin with a parade that will travel down Jackson from Cicero into Columbus Park. “We’ll have inflatables, climbing walls and trackless trains. After School Matters will host a performance. Dion Thomas will be reffing three-on-three basketball. In the afternoon, the park district will host a dance event, and in the evening will kick off its movies in the park series, so families can make a whole day of it.” BUILD, which has operated since 1969 as a youth service organization, began as a gang intervention program. Throughout the ensuing decades, BUILD has grown its mission to work in some of Chicago’s toughest neighborhoods to stem the violence that takes away the positive potential, and all too frequently, the very lives, of the youth of the community. From its start in one commu-

nity, working with fewer than 200 gang-affiliated youth, today, BUILD serves nearly 3,000 youth in Austin, East Garfield Park, Humboldt Park and Logan Square. BUILD focuses on three basic goals: intervention, working closely with the juvenile court system and schools: prevention, with a teen center site in Austin, and education, serving first generation, low-income students of color in college. Through all of these services, BUILD also emphasizes mental and physical health and wellness. For Alonso, the June 23 Summer of Opportunity Kick Off celebration is a compilation of many parts of the community working together with a common goal of helping the youth of the community. “What’s nice about this event, is that it’s not just local non-profits, it’s also the local police departments and corporate sponsors and organizations such as the Red Cross who are all dedicated to making this work. It’s a prime example of when you bring people to the table together, great things can happen.” Danny Perez, Manager of Communications and External Relations for Build, says that focusing on a positive experience is an important part of changing not only perception but also reality in the neighborhood. “So often, the media focuses on the violence in our community. It’s really exciting to do something beneficial for the kids. Rather than chasing bullets, let’s get together and do something positive.”

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ment to be here. One of the hottest topics within the immigration debate today is “sanctuary cities.” A sanctuary city is one that refuses to cooperate with ICE, thus allowing the individuals who are here illegally to avoid deportation. Chicago currently has three exceptions for ignoring its “sanctuary city” ordinance: if the person is in the city’s gang database; if the person has a pending felony prosecution or prior conviction; or if the person has an outstanding criminal warrant for their arrest. However, immigration rights activists here want everyone protected from ICE no matter what they’re charged with. In the meantime, President Trump has threatened to withhold federal funds from those “sanctuary cities.” The city of Chicago, according to CNN on April 21, says we could possibly lose at least $3.6 billion should our city be targeted. If that does hap-

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENTâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; CHANCERY DIVISION FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION (â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;â&#x20AC;&#x2122;FANNIE MAEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122;), A CORPORATION ORGANIZED AND EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Plaintiff, -v.CINDY PEREZ, MARIO PEREZ, THORN CREEK BASIN SANITARY DISTRICT, ATLAS STAFFING Defendants 16 CH 11581 2171 N. MEADE AVE. Chicago, IL 60639 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 21, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 23, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Driveâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 2171 N. MEADE AVE., Chicago, IL 60639 Property Index No. 13-32-122-0130000 Vol. 365. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $278,645.34. 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 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 â&#x20AC;&#x153;AS ISâ&#x20AC;? 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 (driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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.

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For information, contact Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney: JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 541-9710 Please refer to file number 16-3100. 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. NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I716428

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 (driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney: JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 541-9710 Please refer to file number 16-3947. 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. NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I716784

The real estate is improved with vacant land. The judgment amount was $749,226.53. 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 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 â&#x20AC;&#x153;AS ISâ&#x20AC;? 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 (driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney: HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 4221719 If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale

shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgageeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney. 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. NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I716937

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 â&#x20AC;&#x153;AS ISâ&#x20AC;? 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 (driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney: HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 4221719 If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgageeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney. 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. NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I717087

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENTâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; CHANCERY DIVISION FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION (â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;â&#x20AC;&#x2122;FANNIE MAEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122;), A CORPORATION ORGANIZED AND EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Plaintiff, -v.LEWIS A. MADISON A/K/A LEWIS MADISON, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR PILLAR MORTGAGE CORP., JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. Defendants 16 CH 11277 5548 W. CORTLAND STREET Chicago, IL 60639 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 23, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 25, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Driveâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 5548 W. CORTLAND STREET, Chicago, IL 60639 Property Index No. 13-33-301-0040000 Vol. 368. The real estate is improved with a multi-family residence. The judgment amount was $167,449.88. 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 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 â&#x20AC;&#x153;AS ISâ&#x20AC;? condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENTâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; CHANCERY DIVISION DITECH FINANCIAL LLC Plaintiff, -v.JAMES V. SAVINO, REPUBLIC PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT II, INC., CITY OF CHICAGO, WASHINGTON FEDERAL BANK OF SAVINGS Defendants 14 CH 10855 3022 W. Lexington St. Chicago, IL 60612 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 24, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 25, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Driveâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 3022 W. Lexington St., Chicago, IL 60612 Property Index No. 16-13-305-0370000.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENTâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST BY PURCHASE FROM THE FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION AS RECEIVER OF WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK FKA WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA Plaintiff, -v.SHIRLEY KIMBROUGH AKA SHIRLEY TAYLOR, CHICAGO AREA FEDERAL CREDIT UNION Defendants 15 CH 02186 1519 S. Kenneth Ave. Chicago, IL 60623 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 23, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 24, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Driveâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1519 S. Kenneth Ave., Chicago, IL 60623 Property Index No. 16-22-117-0070000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $110,876.70. 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 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

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE, FOR NEW CENTURY HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST 2006-2 Plaintiff, -v.STELLA C. PALMER Defendants 11 CH 11402 5533 W. QUINCY 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 21, 2011, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 10, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive–24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 5533 W. QUINCY STREET, Chicago, IL 60644 Property Index No. 16-16-109-0120000. The real estate is improved with a multi-family residence. The judgment amount was $348,328.34. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. 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 The sales clerk, SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301, Bannockburn, IL 60015, (847) 2911717 For information call between the hours of 1pm–3pm. Please refer to file number 16-079351. 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. 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. I719240

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: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. McCalla Raymer Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number 255439. 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. I719261

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 fore-

closure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-16-09553. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 606064650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. 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. I716701 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Plaintiff, -v.MAURICE SMITH, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, MIDLAND CREDIT MANAGEMENT, INC., CITY OF CHICAGO, AN ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES LLC, VILLAGE OF OLYMPIA FIELDS, AN ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, VILLAGE OF HOMEWOOD, AN ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, CITY OF OAK FOREST, AN ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A., SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO CAPITAL ONE BANK, SPRINGLEAF FINANCIAL SERVICES OF ILLINOIS, INC. F/K/A AMERICAN GENERAL FINANCIAL SERVICES OF ILLINOIS, INC. Defendants 16 CH 1863 5323 WEST RACE AVENUE 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 March 1, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 2, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive–24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below,

the following described real estate: Commonly known as 5323 WEST RACE AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60644 Property Index No. 16-09-119-0290000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $176,089.30. 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 Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court

file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact The sales clerk, SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301, Bannockburn, IL 60015, (847) 2911717 For information call between the hours of 1pm–3pm. Please refer to file number 15-078015. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 606064650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 (847) 291-1717 E-Mail: ILNotices@logs.com Attorney File No. 15-078015 Attorney Code. 42168 Case Number: 16 CH 1863 TJSC#: 37-2118 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. I717853

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION (‘’FANNIE MAE’’), A CORPORATION ORGANIZED AND EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Plaintiff, -v.ANTONIO MORALES Defendants 16 CH 08701 1145 NORTH KEYSTONE 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 November 29, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 15, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive–24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1145 NORTH KEYSTONE AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60651 Property Index No. 16-03-407-0050000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. 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.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO FINANCIAL ILLINOIS, INC. Plaintiff, -v.LEE CROSS, CITY OF CHICAGO, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 16 CH 010515 3829 W. MAYPOLE AVENUE CHICAGO, IL 60624 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 19, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 30, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive–24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 3829 W. MAYPOLE AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60624 Property Index No. 16-11-308-0130000. The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION (‘’FANNIE MAE’’), A CORPORATION ORGANIZED AND EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Plaintiff, -v.PAUL WILKES, U.S. BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, JACKIE WILKES Defendants 16 CH 10179 1449 N. LOTUS AVE. Chicago, IL 60651 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 28, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 30, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive–24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1449 N. LOTUS AVE., Chicago, IL 60651 Property Index No. 16-04-111-004 Vol. No 543. The real estate is improved with a multi-family residence. The judgment amount was $299,009.60. 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 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(g1). 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 Plaintiff’s attorney: JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 541-9710 Please refer to file number 16-3838. 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. 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. I717862

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(g1). 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 or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-16-13191. 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. 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. I717956

following described real estate: Commonly known as 710 S. INDEPENDENCE BLVD, CHICAGO, IL 60624 Property Index No. 16-14-306-0400000. The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g1). 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 or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-16-03760. 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. 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. I718032

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(g1). 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: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5pm. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 416-5500. Please refer to file number 8589. 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) 416-5500 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 8589 Attorney Code. 60489 Case Number: 15 CH 06112 TJSC#: 37-3211 I719444

multi-family residence. The judgment amount was $165,487.95. 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 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(g1). 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 Plaintiff’s attorney: JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 541-9710 Please refer to file number 16-3913. 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. 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. I718290

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.JOYCE A. CURRY-GREENWOOD Defendants 16 CH 013859 5417 W. CONGRESS PARKWAY 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 January 25, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 30, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive–24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 5417 W. CONGRESS PARKWAY, CHICAGO, IL 60644 Property Index No. 16-16-121-0140000. The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for 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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION CIT BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.THELMA E. KERR, CHICAGO TITLE LAND TRUST COMPANY SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO COSMOPOLITAN BANK & TRUST, SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO FIRST BANK OF OAK PARK U/T/A DATED 9/19/86 A/K/A TRUST NO. 13506, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA– DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN Defendants 16 CH 005559 710 S. INDEPENDENCE BLVD CHICAGO, IL 60624 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 28, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 30, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive–24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR HOLDERS OF THE FIRST FRANKLIN MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2006-FF9, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-FF9 Plaintiff, -v.UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF MATTIE SEABERRY A/K/A MATTIE CATTENHEAD A/K/ A MATTIE S. SEABERRY, SHONA SEABERRY, NHS REDEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, CITY OF CHICAGO, THOMAS QUINN, SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE DECEASED MORTGAGOR, MATTIE SEABERRY A/K/A MATTIE CATTENHEAD A/K/A MATTIE S. SEABERRY, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 15 CH 06112 4717 WEST CONGRESS PARKWAY 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 28, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 31, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive–24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 4717 WEST CONGRESS PARKWAY, CHICAGO, IL 60644 Property Index No. 16-15-125-0180000. The real estate is improved with a brown, brick, two unit apartment, with a two car detached garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. 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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION QUICKEN LOANS INC. Plaintiff, -v.ANNIE L. HUGHES Defendants 16 CH 11895 1514 N. MAYFIELD AVE. Chicago, IL 60651 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 7, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 9, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive–24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1514 N. MAYFIELD AVE., Chicago, IL 60651 Property Index No. 16-05-201-0330000 Vol. 546. The real estate is improved with a

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Plaintiff, -v.HORTENSE MONTALVO, MARY LOU COTA, CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A., UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 16 CH 006540 2811 S. DRAKE AVENUE CHICAGO, IL 60623 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 7, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 9, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive–24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 2811 S. DRAKE AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60623 Property Index No. 16-26-417-0050000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook

County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-16-04997. 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. 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. I718293

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 The sales clerk, SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301, Bannockburn, IL 60015, (847) 2911717 For information call between the hours of 1pm–3pm. Please refer to file number 16-079487. 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. 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. I718301

Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 9, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive–24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 818 NORTH LAWLER AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60651 Property Index No. 16-04-425-0260000. The real estate is improved with a white vinyl siding, two story single family home, no garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. 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: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. McCalla Raymer Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number 252080. 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. I720194

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR MERRILL LYNCH MORTGAGE INVESTORS TRUST, MORTGAGE LOAN A S S E T- B A C K E D CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-AR1 Plaintiff, -v.CORINE M. KIRKLEN A/K/A CORINE KIRKLEN, CITY OF CHICAGO, AN ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS Defendants 16 CH 8068 1614 South Karlov Avenue Chicago, IL 60623 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 8, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 9, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive–24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1614 South Karlov Avenue, Chicago, IL 60623 Property Index No. 16-22-405-0460000. The real estate is improved with a multi-family residence. The judgment amount was $143,372.48. 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 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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION (‘’FANNIE MAE’’), A CORPORATION ORGANIZED AND EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Plaintiff, -v.JAMES L DAVIS A/K/A JAMES DAVIS, A/K/A JAMES DAVIS, JR., CHRISTINE PORTER DAVIS A/K/A CHRISTINE PORTER, A/K/A CHRSTINE DAVIS, COMMONWEALTH EDISON COMPANY, ARROW FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC, STATE OF ILLINOIS, CITY OF HARVEY, MIDLAND FUNDING LLC, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 16 CH 02212 818 NORTH LAWLER 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 8, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales

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