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Mt. Sinai to close children’s trauma center The N. Lawndale hospital will also end inpatient pediatric services by end of August By IGOR STUDENKOV Contributing Reporter

North Lawndale’s Mount Sinai Hospital is planning to end its inpatient pediatric services and to close its inpatient pediatric trauma center by the end of August. According to a Chicago Tribune report, the hospital said that the decision to close the center was driven by low demand and a desire to spend its resources elsewhere. Only about six out of the hospital’s 24 pediatric inpatient beds are usually occupied, according to the Tribune report. Mt. Sinai will continue to provide outpatient pediatric care, and its trauma center will still be open to patients over 16 years old. Moreover, other West Side hospitals may be able to pick up the slack. The hospital’s website described Mount Sinai Children’s Hospital as a place where families can get access to “a full range of care in inpatient and outpatient settings.” Inpatient service is when a patient is admitted to the hospital, while outpatient service is when a patient comes into the hospital to get treatment and leaves. Mount Sinai’s emergency room is certified as Level I Pediatric Trauma Center – which means that it provides the most comprehensive and extensive care possible. As of 2015, there were only three trauma centers of this kind in the state. Since then, the University of Chicago announced that it would open its own Level 1 trauma center in 2018, but it isn’t geared toward children. According to Becker’s Hospital Review, Mt. Sinai plans to use the space that will be freed as a result of the closure to expand its cardiac and medical intensive care, as well as inpatient behavioral health services. See MT. SINAI on page 6

WILLIAM CAMARGO/Staff Photographer

‘Get in position’

Goats roam the grounds of the Glenn Art Farm in Austin on Saturday morning, July 8, while people do yoga. Goat yoga is a nationwide trend that’s come to the West Side. More photos on page 4.

West Side residents say soda tax will hurt poor blacks The tax has been temporarily blocked by a judge

By WENDELL HUTSON Contributing Reporter

The Cook County Sweetened Beverage Tax Ordinance has yet to take effect but when it does, some West Side consumers say they plan to buy less sugary drinks

like pop and juice. The tax, which Cook County officials estimate would generate $200 million a year, adds 1 cent per ounce for sugary beverages. “I think the beverage tax is ridiculous but this is how they [lawmakers] make their money,” said Albert Sims, an

Austin resident. “The [elected officials] know blacks drink a lot of pop and juice and that’s why these drinks are targeted. But I’m sure there will be another tax this year that affects us blacks even

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Talei Thompson, takes you into the village of his youth During a June 24 Rotary ceremony in suburban Forest Park, Talei Thompson — a motivational speaker and business owner, and the newly installed Maywood/ Proviso Rotary Club president — explained the family dynamics that kept him out of trouble while growing up on the West Side of Chicago. You can hear more of his story at a free reception for business owners on July 19, 6 p.m., at Cintas Uniform Services, 1201 St. Charles Rd. in Maywood. One person can’t raise an individual by themselves, especially a little knuckle-head boy on the West Side of Chicago — 4015 W. Van Buren to be exact. It was a rock’s throw away from the Eisenhower Expressway, which, because of the terrible things that happen in our community, people also call Heroin Highway. To keep your kids safe from those terrible things that happen in our community, I listened to the things [my family] told me as a child. My grandmother told me, ‘Make sure you watch who you get in the car with.’ And when I started to drive myself, ‘Make sure you watch who you put in the car with you. You don’t know what it is they’ve done, who they’ve done something to or what it

is they have with them.’ My mom raised me in Sun Rise Missionary Baptist Church and kept me active so I wouldn’t have an idle mind. Every Monday, I went to practice for the Sun Rise basketball team. Every Tuesday at 6 p.m., I went to Bible class at that same church. Wednesday, I had a little break. On Thursday, I went to senior choir rehearsal and watched my mother, who sang in that choir. Friday, I had another little break. On Saturday, it was time for me to participate in my own choir rehearsal with the junior choir. And on Sunday, I went to church and had a great time in fellowship in church. It is because of that decision that I can honestly say that I went this way and not that way. I thank my mom for that. CONTACT: michael@austinweeklynews.com

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Standing goat After the success of its Goat-A-Palooza 2017, and the response its Garfield Park yoga classes received, GlennArt Farm scheduled additional goat yoga courses, which attracted over 70 participants.

SODA TAX

Burdens poor? from page 1 more.” Derrick Smith, a North Lawndale resident, said he plans to drink more bottled water and Kool-Aid and buy less pop. “I probably drink three liters of pop a week and with the new tax a 2-liter pop at 99 cents would increase to a $1.67, and that’s too much money for pop,” said Smith. For example, a 32-ounce fountain drink for $1.90 will now cost $2.22. And a $2.99 gallon of juice or iced tea will go up to $4.27. But while consumers prepare to pay more for sugary drinks, a group of retailers successfully stopped the tax from taking effect on July 1.

A Cook County judge temporarily blocked the tax from being implemented by granting a temporary restraining order after the Illinois Retail Merchants Association filed a lawsuit against the Cook County Revenue Department. According to the lawsuit, the tax violates the Illinois Constitution. The next court hearing is July 12. In a statement, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle said the new revenue from the tax is needed to maintain county services like public safety and healthcare. “Revenue from the tax is critical to both balancing our 2017 budget and development of our 2018 budget,” said Preckwinkle. “Because 46 percent of our budget is spent on public health and 41 percent on public safety, any such reductions would disproportionately impact these areas, as we have long cautioned.” Preckwinkle added that consumers should know that the tax does not apply to 100 per-

cent fruit or vegetable juice; milk and milk substitutes; infant formula; and beverages for medical use. One group exempted from the beverage tax is residents receiving benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (also known as SNAP). According to the Illinois Department of Revenue, there are 900,000 Cook County residents receiving SNAP. Robert Fletcher said he recently stocked up on pop when he went grocery shopping to avoid paying more money. “These taxes are crazy. First there was the bottled water tax, then the plastic bag tax and now the ‘soda pop’ tax. It seems like all these taxes are geared toward poor people,” contends the North Lawndale resident. Even though Ebony Santana said she does not buy a lot of pop she does not support the new tax. “People with kids are going to be affected

the most. I don’t agree with this tax and I wish it would go away,” said Santana, a Garfield Park resident. “It’s becoming hard to make ends meet with these taxes. There are so many other things the county could have slapped a tax on to raise money like lottery tickets.” One way Cook County could help residents deal with escalating taxes is to pass an ordinance that would mandate employers to provide a cost of living raise every so often, said Lequita Gaines. “The problem with living in Chicago is most salaries do not keep up with inflation. So someone earning $35,000 a year is struggling because that is the salary they started with five years ago,” explained Gaines, an Austin resident. “Five years ago there were fewer taxes but now everything but salaries have gone up.” CONTACT: wreporter@yahoo.com

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A prominent Austin businessman is looking for answers after his office was burglarized last Friday. Security camera footage shows a man — who appears to be in his late 20s or early 30s, bald, fair-skinned, around 200 pounds, and wearing a white T-shirt — taking roughly six minutes to tear down a steel-frame outer door before kicking in a second door of The Office LLC, 5814 W. Chicago Ave. James Spearman, the prominent West Side entrepreneur who owns The Office, said the burglary happened around 12:26 a.m. on June 30. The suspect took a flat-screen TV and a file box. Spearman said he wasn’t sure what was in the box or why the man would take it. “I think it was premeditated,” said an employee of Spearman’s, who declined to give his name. In the video footage, the man gets out of a black car. After taking the TV, he walks out of The Office space, then returns to take the file box. The employee said he believes the man was walking to and from the car. “The guy literally tore the door off with his bare hands,” said Spearman. “It took him 6 minutes to get into that front door. While he was trying to take the door off, a

police car passed and a couple of CTA buses drove by.” The video footage even shows a pedestrian casually walking past the man while he’s trying to free the obviously mangled door from the lock. Spearman said this is the first time The Office has been burglarized. Another property he owns, an event space called Genesis on the Avenue, located across the street from The Office, has been burglarized at least once. The businessman said he talked to Chicago Police Department detectives, who came to the establishment and ran fingerprints the day the burglary happened. Spearman said the police haven’t contacted him since then, adding that the recent burglary is one among a string of burglaries and armed robberies that have happened on the busy commercial arterial in the last few years. The crimes, Spearman said, don’t often result in a capture or prosecution. “Detectives are probably overworked,” said Spearman, who is also known for his work with youth on the West Side. Chicago Police couldn’t be reached on Monday for comment. To submit tips anonymously to the police, visit: https://home. chicagopolice.org/community/crime-prevention/tipsubmit/. CONTACT: michael@austinweeklynews.com

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W. Side alderman to consider Robert Steele’s replacement

Ald. Michael Scott (24th) will have a prominent role in the nominating process

alent to the number of votes cast for Steele in that particular ward during the 2014 election – the most recent county board election. According to the Chicago Board of Elections, Steele got 8,953 votes in the 24th Ward – the highest number he got in any ward. During a June 29 community meeting in By IGOR STUDENKOV North Lawndale, Scott said that this techniContributing Reporter cality may give him leverage. “Usually, [the alderman] who has the most Ald. Michael Scott (24th) could well be the precincts, the most votes, get deference in one to decide who would replace Commisthe picking process,” he said. “That doesn’t sioner Robert Steele (2nd) on the Cook Counalways happen, though.” ty Board of Commissioners. As it stands, all other West Side aldermen Steele passed away on June 19 while recovwithin this newspaper’s coverage area will ering from phenomena. According to Cook also be able to vote. Ald. Walter Burnett County ordinances, it will be up to the aldermen whose wards are part of the 2nd District (27th) would have 4,566 votes, Ald. Jason Ervin (28th) would have 3,843 votes and Ald. to choose a successor. While Scott Chris Taliaferro (29th) would isn’t the only alderman in the dishave a relatively paltry 413 votes. trict, he said that he’ll likely have Together, they would hold about a lot of influence on the vote. 31.25 percent of the vote. A meeting of the district selecA number of South Side aldertion committee has been schedmen will have their say as well. uled for July 13. Interested apCollectively, they would hold about plicants, who must be registered 50.43 percent of the overall votes. voters living within the district, If Scott’s choice doesn’t get are encouraged to submit their preference, the West Side alderapplication by July 12. men are at a disadvantage in A section of the county ordiROBERT STEELE terms of collective vote totals. nances state when a county board Late commissioner But if all African-American alseat becomes vacant, it is up to dermen vote as a single block, a district committee to choose a person to fill the seat. The committee is they would have an overwhelming majority made of ward and township committeemen since, collectively, they would hold 77.19 percent of all votes. that belong to the commissioner’s party. During the June 29 meeting, Scott said Since all aldermen in the wards that fall within the 2nd District double as their local that he wasn’t willing to even consider who Democratic Party ward committeemen, they to pick until at least after July 4th. “I don’t like talking about it, because he will be the ones to choose Steele’s replacement. hasn’t been laid to rest, so it makes it uneasy But it isn’t as simple as each alderman casting one vote. According to the Code of Ordi- to talk about replacing him before he’s dead nances, each alderman’s vote would be equiv- and buried,” he said. Steele was buried on July 1, two days after the meeting.

MT. SINAI

Transitioning from page 1 Two years ago, the hospital announced that it was putting more resources into treating mental health trauma. It teamed up with NATAL, an Israel-based trauma care organization, to treat psychological trauma. Mt. Sinai also teamed up with what was then known as CeaseFire Illinois to provide counseling for patients and families who came in with gunshot wounds and “other penetrating trauma.” As the Tribune article notes, there are three other West Side hospitals that will continue to offer inpatient pediatric care: Stroger Hospital, Saint Anthony Hospital and the University of Illinois Hospital. Among those three, only Stroger has a Level 1 trauma center that can treat both kids and adults. Stroger has 40 pediatric inpatient beds

while the University of Illinois Hospital has 44 and St. Anthony has 18, the Tribune article stated. Loretto Hospital in Austin doesn’t offer pediatric services beyond emergency care. The closing of the inpatient pediatric care at Mount Sinai seems to be part of a larger regional trend. A 2015 analysis by Modern Healthcare magazine found that occupancy of inpatient pediatric beds fell by 8 percent between 2011 and 2013. Only 92 out of 213 Illinois hospitals had pediatric beds but their occupancy tended to hover around 20 percent. That said, there is one facility that is bucking the trend. Streeterville-based Lurie Children’s Hospital recently gained state approval to add 44 intensive care unit beds and four neonatal intensive care unit beds. Its official website indicates that it currently has a total of 288 pediatric beds – more beds than all of the West Side hospitals currently have combined. CONTACT: michael@oakpark.com

But that is not to say that Scott wasn’t willing to share a few thoughts about what he would look for in Steele’s replacement. “In this business, you have to put in an individual that can be reelected in 2018,” he said. “If they can’t raise money, they can’t get reelected. I want to make sure they can raise money and stand on their own and that I don’t have to spend all of my money to get them reelected.” Between Steele and his mother, former Cook County Board President Bobbie Steele, the Steele family has represented the district for the past 25 years. Scott said that the family will be consulted. “I would talk to the Steeles about who I’m thinking about and collaborate with them,” he said. On July 7, Scott sent out a press release announcing that the district committee has officially been formed and that he has been appointed as its chairman. It went on to state that any interested candidates, who must be registered voters who live within the 2nd District, can send their application by e-mail to 2nddistrictcommisioner@gmail.com. Applicants must send in their resume, a copy of their voter registration and voter history. They are welcome to send letters of recommendation. The deadline for applications is July 12. The committee will meet on July 13 at The Lofts on Arthington, an affordable housing development located at 3301 W. Arthington St. The press release did not indicate the exact time. In a statement, Scott said that all applications would get a fair chance. “I am looking forward to an open and fair process,” he stated “The committee will be respectful of Commissioner Steele’s legacy while charting a new direction for the 2nd District of Cook County.” CONTACT: igorst3@hotmail.com

Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr.: ‘Lawndale Christian Health Center’ should be named after Steele During the July 1 funeral services for Cook County Commissioner Robert Steele (2nd), who died on June 19 while recovering from pneumonia, civil rights activist Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. suggested that the Lawndale Christian Health Center, 3860 W. Ogden Ave., be renamed in honor of the late commissioner. “There’s a Lawndale Health Center because of Brother Steele,” Jackson said during brief comments he delivered at the service, held at Freedom Baptist Church in west suburban Hillside. “It should be named after him in my opinion.” During his comments, Jackson called Steele “a change agent,” “an honorable servant who loved his family so much” and someone “who wanted to be his mother’s son.” Jackson also recounted the efforts by Steele’s mother, former Cook County Board President Bobbie Steele, to rename the former Cook County Hospital after the late Cook County Board President John H. Stroger Jr. “His mother led the drive to get Cook County Hospital to be named Stroger. It’s Stroger today because of his mother, Bobbie. Stroger was not destined to be Stroger. “There’s a Daley family lineage of service in Chicago,” Jackson added. “There’s a Steele family lineage of service.”

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‘SAVE THE CHILDREN’: Hundreds of children marched through the Loop on July 8 during a demonstration organized by Father Michael Pfleger of the Faith Community of Saint Sabina and Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. See more online.

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Group of friends work to create a greater West Side

Greater Good Foundation mentors young people in Austin and the suburbs By MICHAEL ROMAIN Editor

During a press conference on July 5 outside Austin Town Hall, Maywood native Cody K. Cotton stood with Cook County Commissioner Richard Boykin (1st), civil rights activist Jesse Jackson Sr., and other community leaders to demand that leaders like Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, and Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle say something about the July 4 weekend. “We had over 100 people shot in Chicago since Friday,” said Boykin, who convened the conference. “I’m totally disappointed that the mayor has yet to make a statement about that fact. Mayor Emanuel didn’t say anything, but he tweeted about the Taste of Chicago.” Boykin — whose district covers a significant part of Proviso Township, including Bellwood, Broadview and Maywood — announced that his office will be hosting four State of Emergency meetings in high-vio-

lence areas across Chicago. And Jackson announced that he’ll be marching in downtown Chicago this Saturday at noon to keep the pressure on city and county leadership. For Cotton, the co-founder and communication chief of A Greater Good Foundation — a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that offers mentoring services for young people in the western suburbs and Chicago’s West Side — every day is a state of emergency. “This is our state of emergency,” Cotton said. “We got started last May, over Memorial Day weekend, when 69 people got shot. We have to get to the root of the problem.” Cotton, who dedicates most of his time to Greater Good while holding down several jobs, said his organization doesn’t focus all of their energy on how to stop the violence. Their mission, he said, is much more comprehensive. “There’s a polar opposite to anything. Whatever we give energy to will grow. It can’t be all about violence,” he said. “It has to be about peace and love, and it has to be a mentality change, a paradigm change. “You can only do that by reaching kids where they’re at. We’re trying to reach them through books and things like that. Times have changed. Our kids don’t have an intellectual problem; they have an interest problem.”

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A GREAT BOND: Greater Good co-founders Patrell Green,Anthony Garland, Charles Carter and Cody Cotton during a recent benefit gala. Cotton co-founded Greater Good along with Anthony Garland, Charles Carter and Patrell Green. In just over a year, the organization has formed a 10-member board of directors that includes an Austin, Texas-based CEO, an HR director from Houston and a CEO from Ireland. Currently, the group works with over 120 young people from sixth grade to college, and offers them community service opportu-

nities, takes them on college tours and hammers out career blueprints for them, among many other services. “Over the next two years, we plan on reaching 1,500 kids throughout Chicago and the suburbs,” said co-founder Carter, who is also the organization’s president. “In the next five years, we’ll definitely be a citywide organization.” The group is also actively looking to acquire property to create a positive community space between the Austin community and Proviso Township, Cotton said. “We want it to be a safe and convenient environment for them,” he noted. “We’ll provide transportation from point A to point B.” For now, the ambitious co-founders said, the goal is to secure funding to help scale up their vision. They plan on meeting with Boykin later in the week, they said. “The county has a tremendous amount of resources and the county can do a lot to help organizations like this,” Boykin said. “I think this organization provides hope for young men who otherwise wouldn’t have it. A person can live about three days without water, they can live about six minutes without oxygen, but you can’t live one second without hope.” CONTACT: michael@austinweeklynews.com

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LETTERS

A modest proposal for an Austin arts and cultural center

magine if Mt. Rushmore were located in the heart of the Austin neighborhood. The world would be beating a path to our door. The well-kept secret is that Austin already has its own Mt. Rushmore. The Laramie State Bank Building is one of the finest examples of Art Deco commercial architecture in the world. In 1929, architects Meyer and Cook undertook a massive overhaul of a modest one-story building that originally housed the Ruzicka Drug Store. After the renovation, the Laramie State Bank was awash with butterscotch-colored terra cotta tiles. Each tile was sculpted by Chicago artisans employed by the Northwestern Terra Cotta Co., which had contracts with prominent architects, such as Louis Sullivan and Frank Lloyd Wright. The hundreds of tiles on the building’s façade depict a wealth of images, including industrial workers laboring in factories, surrounded by rivers of coins, squirrels and bees preparing their larder for the winter; an American Eagle sinking its claws into the globe; and a contented family gathering for a meal. The theme of the façade is the importance of hard work and savings to the American experience. The Austin neighborhood has the opportunity to turn its reputation and livability around in one fell stroke. Public acquisition of the Laramie State Bank Building, at the corner of Laramie and Chicago avenues, for the purpose of establishing an arts, culture and history museum, smack in the middle of Austin, would enliven a slowly emerging commercial corridor along Chicago Avenue and instill civic pride among our residents. Austin could join Bronzeville, Andersonville and Pilsen as neighborhoods that are anchored by a museum and cultural center. The Laramie State Bank Building is an architectural treasure. It sits on a large piece of land that could serve as a staging area for the music, art and theater talents of Austin’s young residents. A restaurant, gift shop and trained tour guides could provide jobs of substance to our youth, as well as physical and intellectual nourishment to world travelers. Professional and selfless management of the museum and cultural center would insure benefactor and foundation support for the unrivaled enterprise.

The Austin neighborhood has a history that reflects the cruel impact of race relations in America. Originally settled by European immigrants fleeing impoverishment and persecution in their homelands, Austin attracted dozens of architectural landmarks, many of which still exist. Columbus Park was designed by world-famous landscape architect, Jens Jensen. Homes along Midway Park and Race Avenues reflect the gentility of the Victorian age. By the 1930’s, Austin supported a thriving manufacturing district, including the now-abandoned Brach Candy Co. and the Meyercord Decal Co., at 5323 W. Lake St. By the 1950s, Austin High School was considered one of the best high schools

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A TOURIST ATTRACTION IN THE MAKING?: The Laramie State Bank Building in Austin. in the Chicago area, with a perennial powerhouse of a football team. Then came the Great Migration. By 1970, white flight, aggressive blockbusting, and commercial and housing disinvestment turned Austin into an apartheid community, separated from the rest of the world by our own Berlin Wall, known as Austin Boulevard. Word has it that the Cook County Land Bank Authority may soon acquire the Laramie State Bank. To permit this community resource to be sold and used for anything other than an Austin cultural center would be the equivalent to selling Mt. Rushmore to the Russians or, closer to home, Chicago’s public parking meters to private interests. The main question is whether Austin has the vision and the ability to collaborate to bring such a project to fruition.

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CAPS 15th District • Commander Dwayne Betts

5701 W. Madison Ave. Phone: 312-743-1495 • CAPS015District@chicagopolice.org Thursday, July 13 Wednesday, July 5 Tuesday, July 11 6:30 – 7:30 PM 6:30 – 7:30 PM 6:00 – 7:00 PM Beat: 1513N Beat:1522 & 1533 Beat: 1511 & 1524 Loretto Hospital, 645 S. Central Hope Community Church, 5900 5th District Community Room, 5701 W. Madison W. Iowa Thursday, July 6 6:30 – 7:30 PM Tuesday, July 11 6:30 – 7:30 PM Beat: 1512 & 1523 Beat: 1531 & 1532 PCC Family Health Center, 5425 West Branch Library, 4856 W. W. Lake St. Chicago Ave

CAPS 25th District • Commander Anthony Escamilla

5555 W. Grand Ave. Phone: 312-746-5090 • CAPS025District@chicagopolice.org Wednesday, July 19 Tuesday, July 25 Thursday, July 6 6:30 – 7:30 PM 6:30 – 7:30 PM 6:30 – 7:30 PM Beat: 2513 Beat:2511 Beat: 2515 Amundsen Park, Bethesda Home, 2833 N. Nordica St. Stanislaus, 2310 N. Lorel 6200 W. Bloomingdale Thursday, July 20 Tuesday, July 18 6:30 – 7:30 PM Wednesday, July 26 6:30 – 7:30 PM 6:30 – 7:30 PM Beat: 2525 Beat: 2533 Beat: 2523 25th District Office Community Mozart Park, 2036 N. Avers Room, 5555 W. Grand Ave. St. Joseph, 4021 W. Belmont Tuesday, July 18 6:30 – 7:30 PM Beat: 2531 25th District Community Room 5555 W. Grand Ave.

CAPS 11th District • Commander James Jones

3151 West Harrison St.Phone: 312-746-9841 • CAPS011District@chicagopolice.org Thursday, July 6 6:00 – 7:00 PM Beat: 1112/21 Sanctuary Place, 642 N. Kedzie Tuesday, July 11 6:30 – 7:30 PM Beat: 1124/25 JLM Abundant Life Center, 2622 W. Jackson Thursday, July 13 6:00 – 7:00 PM Beat: 1122/23 Legler Chicago Public Library, 115 S. Pulaski

Tuesday, July 18 6:00 – 7:00 PM Beat: 1133/34 Homan Square Community Ctr, 3559 W. Arthington Thursday, July 20 6:00 – 7:00 PM Beat: 1113/14/15 St. Michael’s MBC, 4106 W. Monroe Tuesday, July 25 Time: 6:00 – 7:00 PM Beat: 1135 Altgeld Park, 515 S. Washtenaw

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

Illinois needs revenue from the sale of fireworks

swear the only thing missing from the Battle of July 3rd & 4th 2017 fireworks display in my neighborhood was Tchaikovsky’s “1812 Overture.” As I sat on my balcony to watch the show (and make sure my neighbors didn’t burn my house down), I was comforted in knowing that Illinois bans fireworks sales (LOL — my most facetious voice ever). I was curious as to why this state, surrounded by states that do permit the sale of fireworks, is the oddball of the lot. Iowa just started allowing it as of this past May. So Illinois is either intent on maintaining the moral high ground in the region or we’re fools watching as millions of dollars and taxes are spent by Illinois residents in neighboring states. Considering that this state has finally gotten a budget after three years without one, following a “pissing contest” between Speaker of the House Mike Madigan and Governor Bruce Rauner, it’s not hard to assume we’re being played for fools. The amount and volume of the stuff I saw go off in an eight-block radius had to cost at least $50,000, maybe more. This wasn’t the cheap stuff but the ones that explode several times once airborne. Then there was what I call the sonic boom shots that exploded into a million pieces of color and light while sounding like a cannon being shot. I even experienced a type of “call and response” during the display as two competing individuals lit their fireworks. Boomboom went one followed by boom-boomboom. Then boom-boom-boom followed by boom-boom-boom-boom. As I watched and listened, I was grateful that the booming didn’t involve gunshots. For the most part, those who lit their fireworks near me didn’t set anything ablaze. And they did clean up pretty much after

themselves. When I asked if they had a hose at the ready in case something went wrong, they told me that was a good idea. One neighbor’s friend must have gone to the 24-hour firework store as he came speeding up, parked his car and opened his trunk. The kids squealed in delight and soon the sound of at least 200 successive firecrackers going off soon began. The man must have lit the entire package as the smoke and smell of gunpowder filled the air and lingered near the ground. The only time I got really nervous was when the same man allowed a kid of around 10 years old to hold one of those Roman Candle-type devices and the child aimed it up in the air and it went off near the telephone pole’s wires and electrical lines. I don’t know how much money Illinois and the city of Chicago looses by not allowing the sale of fireworks. But when all you have to do is take a 20-minute drive to Hammond, Indiana to purchase the stuff, perhaps it’s time to rethink the ban — especially when every state that surrounds Illinois allows the sale of them. Illinois’ highfalutin’ ban isn’t working and hasn’t worked in decades. The only thing happening is that Indiana, Wisconsin, Missouri and now Iowa are getting our money and subsequent tax dollars. This broke state only seems come up with taxes that send people scurrying away; it’s time to sell and tax what people are buying willingly as an unneeded luxury. That, along with having them buy a firework permit and restricting the amount they’re allowed to purchase in a 30-day time period will allow tax dollars to flow into Illinois’ coffers at a time when this state needs every dime it can get.

ARLENE JONES

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REAL ESTATE FOR SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENTâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.EDWARD LYMAN, CITY OF CHICAGO Defendants 17 CH 000154 714 N. LOCKWOOD 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 June 12, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 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 714 N. LOCKWOOD AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60644 Property Index No. 16-09-104-0360000. 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 twentyfour (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

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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, examine the court file or contact Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-16-16578. 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. I724377

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: CITY OF CHICAGO, DEPARTMENT OF LAW/COAL, CITY HALL, 121 NORTH LASALLEâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; SUITE 400, CHICAGO, IL 60602, (312) 744-8721 Refer calls to Corp. Counsel/Bldg. & Housing. Div 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. I724393

17 CH 003601 1010 N. LECLAIRE 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 June 14, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 26, 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 1010 N. LECLAIRE AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60651 Property Index No. 16-04-408-0370000. 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 twentyfour (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. 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 (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, examine the court file or contact Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-17-01983. 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. I724488

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL DEPARTMENTâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;FIRST DISTRICT CITY OF CHICAGO, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION Plaintiff, -v.ALTHEA M. JACKSON, UNKNOWN HEIRS & LEGATEES OF JANNAS R. SHINE, UNKNOWN HEIRS & LEGATEES OF JESSIE L. SHINE, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 12 M1 403025 5426 W. POTOMAC 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 June 13, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 27, 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 5426 W. POTOMAC AVE., Chicago, IL 60651 Property Index No. 16-04-124-0320000. The real estate is improved with vacant land. The judgment amount was $21,675.73. 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-

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENTâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; CHANCERY DIVISION CIT BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.BETTY JO MORTON, UNITED STATES OF AMERICAâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT Defendants

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENTâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; CHANCERY DIVISION CHAMPION MORTGAGE COMPANY; Plaintiff, vs. THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; GERALD JACKSON; COLDMAN JACKSON, JR.; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF COLDMAN JACKSON, DECEASED; WILLIAM EJZAK, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE TO COLDMAN JACKSON, DECEASED; Defendants, 16 CH 8279 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, August 7, 2017 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. 16-04-117-017-0000. Commonly known as 5417 West Hirsh Street, Chicago, IL 60651. 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 Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611. 16-013017 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I724611

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION PROVIDENT FUNDING ASSOCIATION, L.P. Plaintiff, -v.NORMAN S. DILLARD, MATTIE J. DILLARD A/K/A MATTIE JEWELL DILLARD, RICHARD A. HEISE, SR., HARRAH’S ILLINOIS CORPORATION, CITIFINANCIAL SERVICES, INC., UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 10 CH 054187 3935 W. MONROE STREET 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 25, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 26, 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 3935 W. MONROE STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60624 Property Index No. 16-14-102-007. 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 twentyfour (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 14-10-45209. 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. I724489

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 twentyfour (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 14-11-27986. 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. I723491

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 16-079263. 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. I723791

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 MORT GAGE 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 14-15-18260. 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. I723909

CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 184 NORTH LEAMINGTON AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60644 Property Index No. 16-09-413-0160000. 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 twentyfour (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 250199. 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. I724881

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION CHRISTIANA TRUST, A DIVISION OF WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT AS TRUSTEE OF ARLP TRUST 4 Plaintiff, -v.KENNETH WASHINGTON A/K/A KENNETH N. WASHINGTON, CITY OF CHICAGO, LYNETTA HEARN Defendants 14 CH 007700 903 N. SAINT LOUIS 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 May 15, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 17, 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 903 N. SAINT LOUIS AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60651 Property Index No. 16-02-417-023.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.DEBRA A. COCHRAN A/K/A DEBRA COCHRAN, STATE OF ILLINOIS Defendants 16 CH 5307 4717-4719 WEST SUPERIOR 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 December 16, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 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 4717-4719 WEST SUPERIOR STREET, Chicago, IL 60644 Property Index No. 16-10-102-0160000. The real estate is improved with a multi-family residence. The judgment amount was $171,046.97. 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 twentyfour (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).

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.ATARI BROWN, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF ATARI BROWN, IF ANY, CHERYL BROWN SIMPSON Defendants 08 CH 009136 4422 W. WASHINGTON 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 May 16, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 18, 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 4422 W. WASHINGTON BLVD., CHICAGO, IL 60624 Property Index No. 16-10-327-0310000. 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 twentyfour (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,

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION BANKUNITED, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.AYLENE MORSON, BOSSIE MORSON, JR. Defendants 15 CH 05237 184 NORTH LEAMINGTON AVE 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 1, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 7, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive–24th Floor,

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Public Notice: Your right to know In print • Online • Available to you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, every day of the year AustinWeeklyNews.com | PublicNoticeIllinois.com REAL ESTATE FOR SALE 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.ANN S. GRAHAM, LVNV FUNDING LLC, PERSONAL FINANCE COMPANY, LEXINGTON-KEDZIE III CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, CITY OF CHICAGO, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 14 CH 15554 3211 WEST LEXINGTON STREET UNIT 2B 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 3, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 11, 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 3211 WEST LEXINGTON STREET UNIT 2B, CHICAGO, IL 60624 Property Index No. ORIGINAL PIN# 16-14-411-032; CURRENT PIN#1614-411-041-1005. The real estate is improved with a three story townhouse; one car attached 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 twentyfour (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

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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. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number 11409. 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. I724886

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONALTRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE FOR INDYMAC INDX MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2006-AR41, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2006-AR41 Plaintiff, -v.NEREIDA NAZARIO, LUIS VILELLA Defendants 17 CH 000504 1222 N. HAMLIN 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 April 11, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 21, 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 1222 N. HAMLIN AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60651 Property Index No. 16-02-128-027. 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 twentyfour (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 14-17-00208. 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. I722006

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: J. Gregory Scott, HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 4221717 Please refer to file number 568585050. 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 Mortgagee’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 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. I723043

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ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.LEOLA HARRELL, JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Defendants 16 CH 04169 1515 N LARAMIE 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 May 23, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 24, 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 1515 N LARAMIE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60651 Property Index No. 16-04-200-0200000. The real estate is improved with a multi unit building containing two to six apartments. The judgment amount was $94,464.00. 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 twentyfour (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

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 twentyfour (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 Plaintiff’s attorney: JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 541-9710 Please refer to file number 16-3152. 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. I723433

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON, F/ K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE, ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDERS OF THE ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2006-19CB, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 200619CB Plaintiff, -v.LESLIE BROWN Defendants 16 CH 15792 1014 N. HAMLIN 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 May 18, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 22, 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 1014 N. HAMLIN AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60651 Property Index No. 16-02-312-0370000. The real estate is improved with a multi-family residence. The judgment amount was $286,419.13. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION CITIMORTGAGE, INC. Plaintiff, -v.ELIZABETH DONES, 4027-29 CRYSTAL POINTE CONDOMINIUM Defendants 16 CH 003845 4027 W. CRYSTAL STREET UNIT #2 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 August 16, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 8, 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 4027 W. CRYSTAL STREET UNIT #2, CHICAGO, IL 60651 Property Index No. 16-03-235-0471005. The real estate is improved with a condo/townhouse. 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 twentyfour (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 14-16-03161. 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. I725038

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 twentyfour (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. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number 10277. 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. I725053

LYDIA MORAN; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF LYDIA MORAN, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 15 CH 9988 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, August 14, 2017 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. 17-07-226-003-0000. Commonly known as 1855 West Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60622. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call the Sales Clerk at Plaintiff’s Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 3609455 WA15-0126. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I725079

funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call the Sales Clerk at Plaintiff’s Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 3609455 WA16-0295. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I725096

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. 13-28-304-024-0000. Commonly known as 5546 West Schubert Avenue, Chicago, IL 60639. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call the Sales Clerk at Plaintiff’s Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 3609455 WA16-0286. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I725241

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.LAVERNE JOHNSON, BRANDON JOHNSON, TCF NATIONAL BANK Defendants 14 CH 19657 4139 WEST ARTHINGTON STREET 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 4, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 14, 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 4139 WEST ARTHINGTON STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60624 Property Index No. 16-15-417-0500000. The real estate is improved with a two unit with a detached two car garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR BRAVO MORTGAGE ASSET TRUST 2006-1 BRAVO MORTGAGE ASSET BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-1; Plaintiff, vs.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON (FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK) AS TRUSTEE FOR THE HOLDERS OF AMERICAN HOME MORTGAGE INVESTMENT TRUST 2004-4; Plaintiff, vs. GRACE ENEOGWE; JERRY ENEOGWE; AMERICAN HOME MORTGAGE CORP. FKA AMERICAN BROKERS CONDUIT; CITY OF CHICAGO; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES GRACE ENEOGWE, IF ANY; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF JERRY ENEOGWE, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 16 CH 6292 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, August 15, 2017 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. 13-32-401-027-0000. Commonly known as 5846 West Cortland Street, Chicago, IL 60639. 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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Plaintiff, vs. NINA M. SPENCER; RRA CP OPPORTUNITY TRUST 1 Defendants, 17 CH 796 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, August 15, 2017 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. 17-07-221-033-0000. Commonly known as 516 North Hermitage Avenue, Chicago, IL 60622. 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. 17-000227 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I725107 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR BNC MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2007-2 MORTGAGE PASS THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2007-2; Plaintiff, vs. ALFONSO FLORES; MAYRA FLORES; CHASE BANK USA NA; TARGET NATIONAL BANK FKA RETAILERS NATIONAL BANK; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF ALFONSO FLORES, IF ANY; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF MAYRA FLORES, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 16 CH 5528 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 Friday, August 18, 2017 at the

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR MORGAN STANLEY ABS CAPITAL I INC. TRUST 2005-HE3 MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005HE3 Plaintiff, vs. BERTHA L. ADAMS-LEE, AKA BERTHA ADAMS-LEE, AKA BERTHA ADAMS LEE; EMMETT LEE; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR ACCREDITED HOME LENDERS, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Defendants, 16 CH 8994 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, August 7, 2017 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. 16-05-209-031-0000. Commonly known as 1418 North Mayfield Avenue, Chicago, IL 60651. 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. 16-011420 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I724608

Austin Weekly News, July 12, 2017