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Austin residents object to proposed three- at on vacant lot

Say they ’re concerned about tra c, density, renters’ behavior

A proposal to build a pair of three-flats on a vacant lot at 237 N. Menard Ave. got pushback from neighbors who worried the new development would bring more traffic and density to a block largely made up of single-family homes

Wheeling-based A-Z Builders, which previously built five three-flats on lots throughout Austin, is looking to build two more. Each would have a smaller, two-bedroom unit at the basement level and two three-bedroom units on the first and second floors. Developer Adam Ze garski said it

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Active community key to 15th Police District council working

Nearly two dozen attendees including Ald. Emma Mitts (37th) and 15th Chicago Police District officers joined the 15th Police District Council’s first meeting, June 8, at Bethel New Life in Austin. The meeting was mostly dedicated to providing information about opportunities for community members to be involved in improving public safety in the district and to listen to residents’

concerns. It was also an opportunity to determine the roles of each district council member and their plans to work with the community

The district council urged the community to get involved and lear n more about the opportunities available for civilians to serve in public roles dedicated to improving policing and public safety.

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Tensions continue on 11th police district council

Documents reveal Ald. Jason Er vin (28th) was involved in the election process of two of the three police district council members

Earlier this year, Chicagoans voted for the first time to elect police district councils. In the 11th District, two of the five candidates who ran were knocked off the ballot, which meant that the remaining three would be elected by default. As previously reported by Austin Weekly News, at the district council’s first public meeting, community members questioned how some of the district council members were selected to represent the community.

The comments erupted after the three district council members – Brian J. Ramson, Jocelyn Woodards and Alees Edwards –

proceeded to vote on the bylaws and group agreements of the district council. Community members expressed their frustration with the meeting, held at the Le gler Regional Library, as they were under the impression that the district council would dedicate the majority of the meeting to discuss public safety after a shooting incident where two minors were hurt outside the library in weeks prior.

Documents obtained by Austin Weekly from the Chicago Board of Elections Commission show that Ald. Jason Ervin (28th) was actively involved in the election process The nominating petitions filed with the elections board show Ervin collected signatures on behalf of Jocelyn Woodards, who now serves as nominating committee member and Brian J. Ramson, who now serves as chair of the 11th district council.

The documents also show that Ervin’s office was responsible for notarizing the nominating petitions of the slate that included both candidates

“So, Jason Ervin, alderman of the 28th ward asked myself and Brian to run for these positions,” Woodards told the Austin

Weekly News in a phone interview. “He asked me because of my background and the work I had been doing in the block and Brian, he also met through Brian’s work around his block.”

Woodards is a labor and community organizer, and veteran of numerous political campaigns, including working on the staff of five presidential campaigns. Ramson is a physicist at Fermilab, researching neutrino physics and the co-director of Fermilab’s Saturday Morning Physics program, as stated on Fermilab’s website.

Tensions in the 11th district council erupted at its first meeting and have continued between the three members, who were elected to improve relationships between the police and the community, collaborate in the development of community policing initiatives, create opportunities for community members to work with the police on their concerns and priorities and get their input on police department policies and practices

At the core of these tensions are the bylaws and roles established for each district council. The approved bylaws established the chair’s role to be “the primary point of con-

tact for all official communication and media contact on behalf of the District Council.” The chair is also responsible for determining the yearly strategy, plans and programs of the 11th district council. So far, the 11th district council is the only one out of the three district councils covering the Chicago Police Department’s area four, one with the highest rates of violence, which expanded the role of the chair and designated a spokesperson.

Two of the three district council members, Ramson and Woodards voted in favor of the bylaws, approving them, while one district council member, Edwards, abstained. Her objection came as she has pushed for equality among all three district council members to be spokespersons for the 11th district and equally share responsibilities.

“This is a power grab From day one, from us meeting in person for the first time, it came up that he would be the spokesperson,” Edwards told the Austin Weekly.

Woodards said the Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability provided a draft of the bylaws that defined

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‘Narcan’ newsstands installed across the West Side

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The West Side of Chicago now has 21 newsstands distributing naloxone, commonly known as “Narcan,” which will be available for free. The newsstands were installed in local medical centers, community organizations, churches and other sites that volunteered to house them and keep them stocked with life-saving medication.

The newsstands come as part of a project by the West Side Heroin/Opioid Task Force in partnership with healthcare insurance company Cigna. Ashley Kinney, a Cigna employee and Illinois native, proposed the project as part of a yearly company-wide employee contest to select community ambassadors.

Every year, Cigna selects up to 15 employees to launch a program of their choice to improve the health and well-being of people. This year, more than 70,000 projects were proposed and Kinney’s project was one of the 15 finalists. Her project: to install Narcan newsstands in areas with high rates of opioid overdoses to increase the access to and availability of naloxone.

“I just have a lot of people in my family who passed away from opioid overdoses,” Kinney said. She lost her mother, who also lost her parents to opioid overdoses. “We’ve lost several friends that we grew up with, so it’s been something that’s really close to me and that’s why I chose that project.”

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rates of overdoses on the West Side

Each newsstand can hold up to 100 boxes of Narcan, with each box containing 2 doses Local partners who volunteered to house them will keep them stocked going forward thanks to the Illinois Department of Human Services’ Access Narcan program, which provides naloxone at no cost to community organizations, hospitals and clinics.

When fully stocked, the 21 newsstands will help distribute 4,200 doses of free naloxone

Up to 100 boxes of Narcan, the equivalent of 200 doses of naloxone, can be stored in

She partnered with the West Side Heroin/ Opioid Task Force, an organization that does “work near and dear to her heart” to bring 21 newsstands to the West Side. The project is a great way to extend the harm reduction work that the West Side Heroin/Opioid Task Force already does, said director Lee Rusch. Every month, the task force distributes up to 1,500 doses of free naloxone in areas with high

Stickers placed on the newsstands explain how to recognize an overdose and instructions to safely administer naloxone. On the newsstands, there is also a QR-code link to a video tutorial to administer naloxone and to the Illinois Helpline, where people who use drugs can find support, including Medicine-Assisted Recovery. To reach the Illinois Helpline, call 833-234-6343 or text “HELP” to 833234.

The newsstands will be installed at sites run by organizations spanning the West Side, such as Prevention Partnership, Inc., Lawndale Christian Health Center, the AIDS Foundation of Chicago, Ruth M. Rothstein CORE Center, Thresholds Health, Phoenix Recovery Services, Chicago Recovering Communities Coalition, Rush University Medical Center, Community Outreach Intervention Program (COIP), Above and Beyond Family Recovery Center and A Safe Haven.

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Urging involvement

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They also called on the community to hold itself accountable for improving public safety. Carmelita Earls, chosen as chair of the council, called for community members to get active and to share information with police officers if they know of criminal activity.

“They may wear the uniform, but we live

inside the boundaries, it’s all of our communities,” Earls said.

“We gotta work in Austin so people can resolve issues among ourselves and bring in police only when violent crime happens,” added Deondre Rutues, a council member

“We need to look at ways to get the younger generation and Millennials involved in the CAPS meetings,” said Mitts.

Near half of the meeting was dedicated to public comments, where several residents expressed their concerns over public safety in Austin and the Chicago area.

Bertha Purnell, an Austin resident, questioned how the district council will engage

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with existing grassroots organizations dedicated to improving public safety.

Another attendee said Chicago urgently needs to take steps to reduce violence.

“We’ve tried everything but we still get 600 people killed,” he said. “We need a superintendent and a mayor with guts.”

Oddis O.J. Johnson, who unsuccessfully ran for the 15th district council, said police officers need to slow down and patrol slowly, echoing another resident’s petition to have more police officers “walk the block” and engage with the community. Darius Newsome, who also unsuccessfully ran for the 15th district council was also at the meeting

Arewa Karen Winters, the third elected member of the council, echoed attendees’ concer ns and said the district council provides a historic opportunity for residents to have their voices heard.

“This gives us a level of engagement with them that we have not had before,” she said.

The 15th district council announced the creation of a Facebook page and a newsletter dedicated to providing valuable information and resources to community members.

The meeting started with Earls, selected as chair of the 15th district council, calling for a quorum to conduct the meeting.

“It has been determined by the full council that I operate under the role of the chair,” Earls said. “The chairperson is basically, I’ll give the description out of the CCPSA, is responsible for coordinating meetings and making sure tasks are being completed.”

Rutues, selected as community engagement coordinator, explained his role is to build relationships with the community

“I’m the direct engaging body with the community as well as the Chicago police, so if there are any public safety concerns or policing issues that you may have in the 15th District, I am the contact person,” he said.

Winters was selected as the nominating committee member, who will be responsible for nominating candidates to be appointed to the Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability. That commission has the power to select and remove the Chicago Police Department superintendent and police board members. It also has the power to select the chief administrator for the Civilian Office of Police Accountability, the body that conducts independent investigations on police misconduct.

“I am the nominator and so my role will be to help choose the next commission,” she said. “Right now, we have the interim commission and I’m also the point person to connect the whole [district council] to connect us to the entire district council and to the commission.”

The district council then voted on approving the roles selected for each member

Unlike other meetings covered by this publication, the district councils engaged community members present at the meeting in the voting

The 15th district council members also voted to approve the bylaws that will guide how the council works, following the bylaws proposed by the CCPSA with an amendment to have an open agenda to define the 15th district council’s mission and vision.

Additionally, the 15th district council proposed and approved having a meeting facilitator from the community, that is a community member who volunteers to help run the monthly public meetings of the 15th district council

“You have an opportunity to take ownership,” Earls said. “You can choose to sign up and help organize, set up, help sign-in...”

The district council also asked for community members’ support to allow for Spanish interpretation equipment and translation for the communication of district council matters, including informative materials and meetings.

“Language interpretation is needed especially for a community that is becoming more diverse and we have yet to be there,” Rutues said. “So, we wanted to make sure that it was notated in a public setting that we are advocating for such equipment that we need in order to properly interact with all members of the community.”

Meeting attendees voted in favor of approving the meeting facilitator role and the interpretation of materials and meetings in Spanish.

Notably, the district council announced the creation of a legacy award for the 15th district council to honor community members who have been at the forefront of police reform, accountability and oversight. They dedicated the first award to Frank Chapman, who played an instrumental role in the push for police accountability and civilian oversight that led to the creation of the police district councils.

“The reason we are here today is because of the consent decree,” Earls said. “So we understand that we’re standing on the shoulders of many who came before us.”

Each month, community members have an opportunity to nominate people, including officers, block leaders, activists, organizers or anyone who has worked to advance police oversight and accountability in the 15th district.

Winters read the award dedication.

“Be resolved on the 8th of June 2023, we the council present this certificate to Bob Frank Chapman for your many years of dedication to public safety and police accountability, you have forged our current work.”

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three roles for district councils – chair, community engagement coordinator and nominating person – with specific responsibilities. The CCPSA determined basic responsibilities for each role and indicated district councils could propose modifications.

“We’re trying to come up with a strategic communication plan which is why we identify the need for someone to be the spokesperson ‘cause you have to teach a communications plan,” Woodards said, adding that given the violence that the 11th police district experiences, it is important that the district council is consistent and unified, also called message discipline.

Message discipline can be accomplished through trainings and scripts, Edwards told this publication, adding that would eliminate the need for a spokesperson and allow for more productive interactions between the 11th district council and community members

To understand how the bylaws for the 11th district were proposed, the Austin Weekly News obtained redacted email correspondence between the three district council members and staff of the Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability through a Freedom of Information Act request. As the emails were heavily redacted, the Austin Weekly News could not confir m the content of all emails

However, emails show that Ramson and Woodards proposed modifications to the bylaws draft proposed by the Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability on May 22, before their first public meeting. The proposal was shared with CCPSA staff members, who reviewed it for legality and clarity. It appears it was not shared Edwards. An email dated May 23 sent and shared by Woodards proposed expanding the role of the chair and establishing a strategic communications plan.

“After 40 years of professional employment as an ‘organizer,’ I have never seen a communications plan that did not identify a ‘spokesperson,’” Woodards told Austin Weekly. “My suggested refinement of the role of the chair is to better serve the needs of the 11th District by further outlining roles and responsibilities given the enormous task/mission of the District Councils.”

Edwards said the CCPSA indicated that the initial proposal limiting which district council members could speak to the press was “overreaching” as every district council has to maintain their First Amendment

rights

Edwards said before the bylaws were proposed, “from day one” she had discussed with Woodards the idea of having a spokesperson for the district council and agreed with it as a benefit for the group. Her position changed after the shooting incident outside of Legler Public Library, where community members who are part of the community-based initiatives she is involved with were directly affected and called on her to take a stance.

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Worries over renters

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would operate like a traditional Chicago multi-flat – the buyer would live in one of the units and rent out the rest.

While the developer can build houses of that size by right, building three-flats requires a zoning change. During a June 7 ward community meeting, which was held at Columbus Park Refectory, 5701 W. Jackson Blvd., developers described the project as a way to preserve af fordable housing, create opportunities for multi-generational housing in the community and create extra property tax revenue for the city. But the residents of the block said that, while they supported housing on the lot, they would rather see single-family homes

The property has long been vacant, and several residents who attended the community meeting complained that it hasn’t been well-maintained. According to Cook County records, the city purchased the lot in 1996 as the previous owner struggled to pay off city debts. Effective April 25, 2016, the city sold the land to Gugly Inc – a corporate entity owned by Oak Park real estate broker Gregory

According to Cedrick Hunter, A-Z’s broker who is based in north Austin, the developer is currently in the process of buying the land, but the sale was contingent on the zoning change.

Chicago aldermen traditionally had veto power over any zoning changes within their wards. Ald. Chris Taliaferro (29th Ward) said he wanted to hear from the community after many neighbors came to his ward night, where constituents can talk to him one-onone.

A-Z Builders’ attorney Agnieszka “Agnes” Plecka said Zegarski is trying to do something rare in modern development and that he believes there is demand for new threeflat units with modern amenities, something that would fit well with existing homes and provide opportunities for either multi-generational housing or for the homeowners to ear n extra money by renting.

“The only difference [from what’s allowed under the current zoning] is, instead of having a huge house, that building will have three affordable, beautiful apartments,” she said. “That’s the essence of our proposed zoning change.

A May 2021 DePaul University Institute For Housing Studies report on the state of 2-to-4 flats in Chicago described such homes

as playing “a unique and critical role in Chicago’s overall housing supply by providing affordable rental housing, homeownership, and wealth-building opportunities.” It raised an alarm about this type of housing getting converted into single-family homes and reducing the af fordable housing supply.

“More than any other type of rental housing in Chicago, 2-to-4-unit properties are the most likely to offer lower-cost rents and family-sized units and these units make up a substantial portion of the housing supply in Chicago communities of color, particularly the city’s Latinx communities,” Hunter sought to allay concerns about absentee landlords.

“Ninety percent of the buildings that we sold have been owner-occupied, so the owner has a vested interest in the community,” he said.

But most of the residents in attendance weren’t convinced. Augustus Sharp, who lives north of the lot, was among several residents who raised concerns. He questioned the fact that each building will have rear parking that can fit six cars

“Personally, I don’t want to see two buildings, three floors there,” he said. “We don’t have a lot of traffic, a lot of trouble [on our block]. Right now, it’s peaceful, and I would like to keep it that way.”

Marianne Jackson, who lives a few houses south of the site, said she was worried about the development’s impact, noting that families could have many children. She was one of several neighbors who worried about tenants taking in people who are not on the lease

“I did a rough count of people who live in the buildings on that side of the street -you’re only talking about 18 to 20 people,” Jackson said. “You’re talking about building the structures where there could be that many people in those structures.”

She also worried that allowing a zoning change for this site could pave the way for other property owners requesting zoning changes further down the line

“There’s a six-flat on that corner at the 100 block, and we got problem over there all the time,” Jackson said. “We got people sitting on the stoop, running their mouth, partying.”

Hunter said the development team would take the feedback into account, adding that, as a resident of the 29th Ward, he wouldn’t be involved in a development that would har m the neighborhood.

“You guys are all together, and you’re coming out to oppose the development – it’s really good that you’re all a cohesive unit,” he said. “I would go back to my group and consider our options.”

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Pritzker announces statewide partnership with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library

Children ages zero to ve can receive free, high-quality books

Legendary country music artist Dolly Par ton is putting in overtime after her “9 to 5,” partnering with the state of Illinois through her Imagination Library program to give free books to children from birth to age five

The announcement of the $1.6 million partnershi p came from Governor J.B. Pritzker and Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton during their visit to Maplewood School in Cahokia Heights, near the Missouri border on Tuesday, June 13.

“Imagination Libraries are already working their magic at a few dozen locations around the state, and the teamwork of my administration and the Dollywood Foundation will make it possible to bring Dolly to every doorste p,” said Pritzker in the press release.

Dolly Par ton’s Imagination Library is a book gifting program launched in 1995 that mails “free, high-quality books” to children from birth to age five re gardless of a family ’s income. After its launch, the program expanded and by 2003, the Imagination Library had mailed one million books. The program has also expanded into Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, and the Re public of Ireland following the success in the States. The Imagination Library is supported by The Dollywood Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded by Par ton

in 1988.

While Par ton’s foundation has already partnered with a few cities and school districts, the new deal will take the program across the entire state of Illinois.

“As a longtime early childhood advocate, I’m incredibly excited for what’s to come,” said Pritzker in a press release. “These are some of the most crucial years for learning of a person’s lifetime, and this initiative will connect low-income families to resources their children will need for lifelong success.”

“Every child deserves the opportunity to discover worlds beyond their imagination,” said Stretton in the press release.

“Thanks to Dolly Par ton’s Imagination Library, children in every corner of Illinois can receive free books mailed directly to their home.”

Along with the announcement of the expansion of the program, Pritzker announced the state’s investments in early childhood education and care. Additionally, $250 million in funding for the Smart Start Illinois Plan, which includes the following, was also announced:

■ $75 million increase for the Early Childhood Block Grant, which creates 5,000 new preschool seats for next year

■ $130 million to support the creation of the Childcare Workforce Compensation Contracts, which will increase wages for childcare workers

■ $40 million to increase Early Intervention and help provide access to therapeutic services for children 3 and under who are, or are at risk, or developmental delay of disability

■ $5 million to expand the Home Visiting program

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Johnson visits Austin libraries during 150th anniversary of librar y system

Praises libraries for providing resources, unlocking potential

As the Chicago Public Library system celebrated the 150th anniversary of its founding on June 10 with “birthday parties” events across all 81 locations, Mayor Brandon Johnson made time for two of the five branch libraries that serve his home community.

The very first Chicago public library opened on Jan. 1, 1873, but the library system hasn’t limited the commemoration of the 150-year anniversary to this date. Instead, it has been holding events all year, and, on June 10, the main Harold Washington Library center, the three re gional libraries and the 78 branch libraries held “birthday party” events. Johnson attended the party at the Harold Washington library, but he also visited the Austin branch, the community’s oldest branch library, 5615 W. Race Ave., and North Austin branch library, 5724 W. North Ave. In the speech he gave before cutting the birthday cake, the mayor said that public libraries were keys that “unlocked” opportunities, especially in minority communities grappling with chronic disinvestment.

The Chicago Public Library was founded two years after the Great Chicago Fire. According to the Chicago Historical Society, there was a push to establish a free public

as a West Side re gional library hub, and the Austin branch library opened in 1929. for June 10, library and city officials wanted Johnson to visit Woodson Regional library which houses the largest Black history and literature collection in the r insisted on spending the rest of the day in Austin neighborhood libraries. Before Johnson came to Austin library, kids from the education nonprofit played drums, wl mascot walked around and posed for picEli’s Cheesecake

m., with U.S. Re p. DanLibrary Commissioner Chris Joanne Willis and Ald. ), whose ward includes both Austin on hand to greet them. The officials made their way through the library’s chilccepting hugs and even briefly chatting with some people.

Before he went to cut the cake, Johnson gave a short speech, thanking everyone for coming to the library.

“I’m so grateful, so grateful to the community,” he said. “As we celebrate 150th anniversary of the Chicago public library, we reco gnize and understand the importance and value the libraries lead to unlocking the imagination of our young people. We know, especially those of us who are descendants of slaves. We fought for our liberation. It’s really about unlocking accommodations and making sure the government invests in the lives of people, particularly young people.”

Johnson gave a shoutout to the librarians, describing them as some of the smartest people in the city, and promised to continue investing in the library system.

“This is the place where young people come, where small business owners come to unlock the world that they’re looking to explore, build on -- this is the place where arts and culture come together,’ he said. “As long as I’m mayor of the city of Chicago, we’re going to set up the next 150 years so that libraries can continue to provide the services that they do so well.”

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TO BID TO METROPOLITAN WATER RECLAMATION DISTRICT OF GREATER CHICAGO

Sealed proposals, endorsed as above, will be submitted back to the District via an electronic upload to the Bonfire Portal only, from the date of the Notice for Request for Proposals, up to 11:00 A.M. (Chicago time), on the proposal due date.

21-863-2C

MASTER PLAN FOR SALT CREEK AT FULLERSBURG WOODS

Estimated Cost BETWEEN:

$5,709,500.00 to $6,911,500.00

Bid Deposit:

$277,000.00

Bid Opening: July 25, 2023

Mandatory Technical PreBid Walkthrough: Tuesday, July 11, 2023 at 10 am CST at the Fullersburg Woods Nature Education Center, 3609 Spring Woods Drive Oak Brook, IL 60523.

Completed SV-1 form required to participate in Pre-Bid Walkthrough.

Mandatory Technical Pre-Bid Conference via ZOOM: Wednesday, July 12, 2023 at 10 am CST.

Compliance with the District’s

Affirmative Action Ordinance

Revised Appendix D, Appendix V, Appendix C, Appendix K are required on this Contract. Attendance for Walkthrough and Zoom are

Mandatory Requirements for Bid Submissions.

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The above is an abbreviated version of the Notice-Invitation to Bid. A full version which includes a brief description of the project and/or service can be found on the District’s website, www.mwrd. org; the path is as follows: Doing Business à Procurement and Materials Management à Contract Announcements. Specifications, proposal forms and/or plans may be obtained from the Department of Procurement and Materials Management by downloading online from the District’s website at www.mwrd.org (Doing Business à Procurement & Materials Management à Contract Announcements). No fee is required for the Contract Documents. Any questions regarding the downloading of the Contract Document should be directed to email: contractdesk@mwrd.org or call 312-751-6643.

All Contracts for the Construction of Public Works are subject to the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act (820 ILCS 130/1-et.seq.), where it is stated in the Invitation to Bid Page. The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago reserves the right to reject any or all Proposals if deemed in the public’s best interest.

Metropolitan Water Reclamation District

Published in Austin Weekly News June 21, 2023

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENTCHANCERY DIVISION WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, AS TRUSTEE OF STANWICH MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST I

Plaintiff,

-v.-

UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF LUCILLE REED, A/K/A CLUCILLIE REED, DECEASED, WILLIAM BUTCHER, SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF LUCILLE REED, DECEASED, CHARLOTTE BRUCE A/K/A CHARLOTTE REEDBRUCE, TONYA REED, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF HENRY ANTHONY PARKER, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS

Defendants

2019 CH 12175 1306 NORTH MAPLEWOOD CHICAGO, IL 60622

NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 11, 2023, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 13, 2023, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:

Commonly known as 1306 NORTH MAPLEWOOD, CHICAGO, IL 60622

Property Index No. 16-01-218-041-

0000

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, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

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

For information, examine the court file, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C.

Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 15W030 NORTH

FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 (630) 7949876

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION

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

SALE

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

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C.

15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE IL, 60527

630-794-5300

E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com

Attorney File No. 14-22-06098

Attorney ARDC No. 00468002

Attorney Code. 21762

Case Number: 2019 CH 12175

TJSC#: 43-1928

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

Case # 2019 CH 12175

I3221960

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENTCHANCERY DIVISION REVERSE MORTGAGE FUNDING

LLC

Plaintiff,

-v.-

TRACIE MCCALL, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, CITY OF CHICAGO, ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF LAUREEN MCCALL, AMIR MOHABBAT, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR LAUREEN MCCALL (DECEASED)

Defendants 2022 CH 05741

234 N MASON 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 April 10, 2023, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 12, 2023, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:

Commonly known as 234 N MASON AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60644

Property Index No. 16-08-406-0160000

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, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law,

whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption.

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

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 (630) 7949876

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION

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

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

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C.

15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE IL, 60527 630-794-5300

E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com

Attorney File No. 14-22-04336

Attorney ARDC No. 00468002

Attorney Code. 21762

Case Number: 2022 CH 05741

TJSC#: 43-1527

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

Case # 2022 CH 05741

I3221862

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENTCHANCERY DIVISION US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE FOR THE HOLDERS OF THE CIM TRUST 2020-R2, MORTGAGE BACKED NOTES SERIES 2020-R2 Plaintiff, vs. ROMONA DE LA GARZA AKA RAMONA DE LA GARZA; UNKNOWN OWNERS GENERALLY AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 22 CH 11471 NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, July 11, 2023 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 16-26-424-044-0000. Commonly known as 3050 S Drake Ave, Chicago, IL 60623. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call Mr. Matthew C. Abad at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Kluever Law Group, 225 West Washington Street, Chicago, Illinois 60606. (312) 236-0077. SPS001737-22FC1 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com

I3221626

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENTCHANCERY DIVISION MORTGAGE ASSETS MANAGEMENT, LLC F/K/A REVERSE MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS, INC.

Plaintiff, -v.GEORGIA MAE ELLIS, UNITED STATES OF AMERICASECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT

AUTHORITY, STATE OF ILLINOIS

Defendants

2021 CH 04050

2629 W GLADYS AVE

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 June 3, 2022, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 20, 2023, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:

Commonly known as 2629 W GLADYS AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60612

Property Index No. 16-13-224-012-

0000

The real estate is improved with a multi-family residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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 fore-

closure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 (630) 7949876

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION

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

You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE IL, 60527 630-794-5300

E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com

Attorney File No. 14-21-00797

Attorney ARDC No. 00468002

Attorney Code. 21762

Case Number: 2021 CH 04050

TJSC#: 43-2308

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

Case # 2021 CH 04050 I3222426

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

DEUTSCHE BANK TRUST COMPANY AMERICAS F/K/A BANKERS TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR SAXON ASSET SECURITIES TRUST 2000-4, MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2000-4 Plaintiff, -v.FRANCIS JULIEN, ETHEL JULIEN A/K/A ETHEL HOLLOWAY

Defendants 18 CH 16085 1501 N. PARKSIDE AVENUE CHICAGO, IL 60651

NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment

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ESTATE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 12, 2019, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 12, 2023, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following

described real estate:

Commonly known as 1501 N.

PARKSIDE AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL

60651

Property Index No. 16-05-207-017-

0000

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $166,764.59.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

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

For information, contact Alexander

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

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

SALE

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

POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610 Chicago IL, 60606

312-263-0003

E-Mail: ilpleadings@potestivolaw.com

Attorney File No. 112866

Attorney Code. 43932

Case Number: 18 CH 16085

TJSC#: 43-60

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

Case # 18 CH 16085

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

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

US BANK NA; Plaintiff, vs. JOSE GALLEGOS AKA JOSE L. GALLEGOS; TERESA GALLEGOS; Defendants, 20 CH 1960 NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, July 25, 2023 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate:

P.I.N. 16-26-216-035-0000.

Commonly known as 2434 South Drake, Chicago, IL 60623.

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

For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611. 20-003647 XOME F2

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES

CORPORATION

intercountyjudicialsales.com

I3222618

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

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

IL 60654

NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 26, 2023, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 31, 2023, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:

Commonly known as 411 W ONTARIO ST APT 323, CHICAGO, IL 60654

Property Index No. 17-09-128-0171115

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, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook

County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, examine the court file, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C.

Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 (630) 7949876

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION

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

SALE

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

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

E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com

Attorney File No. 14-22-09272

Attorney ARDC No. 00468002

Attorney Code. 21762

Case Number: 2022 CH 12109

TJSC#: 43-1867

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

Case # 2022 CH 12109 I3222938

EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY

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

The Illinois Human Rights Act prohibits discrimination in the sale, rental or advertising of real estate based on factors in addition to those protected under federal law. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis.

Restrictions or prohibitions of pets do not apply to service animals. To complain of discrimination, call HUD toll free at:

1-800-669-9777.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENTCHANCERY DIVISION M&T BANK Plaintiff, -v.ROBERT D. ZATOR, STATE OF ILLINOIS - DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, ONTARIO STREET LOFTS CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION Defendants 2022 CH 12109 411 W ONTARIO ST APT 323 CHICAGO,
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