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Last year’s ood took a heavy mental toll on West Siders. One group is trying to help

As residents grapple with unmet needs, Habilitative Systems uses an outreach- oriented counseling approach to assist them in coping

By JESSICA MORDACQ Staff Reporter

Despite more than $66 million in aid from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, West Siders are still reeling from the after-effects of last year’s storms that devastated the area. A weekend of severe rainstorms late June and early July 2023 left thousands of Chicagoans with

By ERIKA HOBBS Editor

Democratic leaders across the West Side and Western Suburbs, like their counterparts across the country, have come out en masse in support of President Joseph Biden’s extraordinary decision to withdraw as the Democratic candidate for president, with many ready to

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Armitage Industrial Corridor planning underway with help from stakeholders

The goal is to revitalize the space’ transpor tation and increase job opportunities

By MICHAEL BANIEWICZ Contributing Reporter

The City of Chicago’s Department of Planning and De opment has begun hearing from Austin residents and nesses about plans for the Ar mitage Industrial Corrido

At a July 18 meeting org anized by the Industrial Corridor Modernization Initiative held at Intentional Spo local stakeholders gave feedback and suggestions for the plan, which aims to stimulate growth in the Ar mitage Industrial Cor ridor.

Brad Roback, who works with the city-wide planning bureau within the Department of Planning and De opment, said, “We want community input, and [want to know] what people feel should be happening in the Ar mitage Industrial Corridor.” He said the city is seeking “ideas about land use, transportation, community nections, commercial activity and employment.”

Maps of the Ar mitage Industrial Corridor, which created by consultants hired by the city, were displ at the event. T he maps detailed the major industrial employers in the area and the approximate jobs of those employers which were sourced from third party source Roback said.

MIXED MESSAGES: e blend of indust rial commerc ial and residential uses was graphed for participants.

Attendees were able to paste notes on boards and maps with suggestions about transportation accessibility, environmental issues and economic opportunities.

r example, a question posed on one board asked: buildings contribute to the character and identity of the corridor?” Participants responded with sticky notes that said, “Mars Plant,” the “North Austin Community Center” and the “Old Zenith Bldg.” nother resident suggested “Increase Bus Time Schedules” on a sticky note that addressed a question regarding transportation and infrastructure improvements in the corAnother question was aimed at safety for pedestrians, les and drivers in particular portions of the corridor. ttendees suggested on sticky notes: “Grand + Laramie,” and that “No Bike Lanes on Austin…or Narragansett.”

The city says that ef for ts for the plans are focused on “strengthening Chicago’s industrial corridors as econom-

ic engines and vital job centers, improving access for all transportation modes and enhancing the area’s unique natural and built assets.”

The Department of Planning and Development will host a booth at the 4th Annual Galewoodstock Music Festival on Saturday, Aug. 18. This is the first of two such public events for the department. The date for the second event has not been determined.

The timeline for the development of the framework plan includes three meetings (as yet not fully scheduled) with working groups of residents, businesses and students, who will develop strategies and recommendations to include in the plan.

More details re garding the plan or the upcoming tabling at the festival can be found at the following link: https:// www.chicago.gov /city/en/sites/ar mitage-industrialcorridor-planning/home.html.

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FROM THE AIR: e industrial corridor is clear to see in this aerial shot

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BIG WEEK

Sickle Cell Warrior Blood Drive

Northwest Austin Council, Main Room , Thursday, July 25, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Hosted by the American Red Cross and co-sponsored by the 25th Police District Council and Rep. Camille Y. Lilly in partnership with Congressman Danny Davis and the 15th Police District Council. For an appointment, call 1-800-7332767 or visit RedCrossBlood.org. 5730 W. Division St.

Thursday Midnight Madness

BUILD

Thursday, July 25-26, 5 p.m- 12 a.m. Every Thursday BUILD will be open until midnight. All ages are welcome for games, open art studio, live DJs, group exercise, ra es and late-night basketball. More details to be announced. Thursday Midnight Madness is free and open the community. For questions, contact Sarah Lo man at sarahlo man@ buildchicago.org. 5100 W. Harrison St.

Youth Nights! Masquerade Ball

BUILD, Friday, July 26, 5 – 9 p.m.

Join in for a formal, glamorous event where guests wear elaborate costumes and masks and enjoy music, dancing and food. The tradition originated in the Venetian Carnival during the Renaissance era, when nobles would host costume parties featuring iconic masks that covered the face or eyes. Dress to impress! Please register for the event: https:// ow.ly/EiWb50SG1KW. 5100 W. Harrison St.

Careers in Tech Workshop with NLEN

Thursday, July 25, 1 p.m., NLEN Homan campus

Join the NLEN Financial Opportunity Center for a free workshop on careers in tech. Learn about available jobs in the fast-growing tech industry and how to gain the skills needed for these jobs. Sta will also share insights and resources about how to land a dream job in tech. Contact FOC@nlen.org with questions. 1111 S. Homan Ave

Hoops on the Block: Tilton Park

Friday, July 26, 3 – 6 p.m.

The summerlong Hoops on the Block brings grills, hoops, music and community resources to create a safe place for youth and adults, to build community and play some hoops! 305 N. Kostner Ave

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Austin’s Loretto Hospital is hosting its 4th annual Summer Screening Series, a free event that this year focuses on blood donations and kidney health checks.

Officials said they are highlighting the importance of African-American blood donors to increase collections of Type O blood and to help fight sickle cell disease

T he need for donations in this is urgent, they said, because one in three AfricanAmerican blood donors is a match for patients with sickle cell disease. Statistics show that 51% of African Americans have Type O blood, in contrast with 45% of Caucasians.

ly need,” of ficials said in a statement. The blood drive and kidney screenings will be held on the 6th floor of the hospital. The event will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 27. There will be high blood pressure and diabetes, as well.

A Community Resource Fair also is planned in the parking lot at 645 N. Central Ave. (enter on Harrison Street), and will offer music, fun activities, health education and community resources.

“People can directly impact lives in the Austin community, ensuring that patients — especially those with sickle cell disease — receive the life-saving blood they urgent-

Sponsors include Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. (Nu Pi Chapter), Versiti Blood Center of Illinois, the National Kidney Foundation of Illinois and state Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford. Others include Black Men United, Fathers Who Care, Gift of Hope Organ & Tissue Donor Network, and Habilitative Systems, Inc. Visit the hospital’s website at Lorettohospital.org/summerscreening to lear n more.

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A story published July 17 in the print version of Austin Weekly News titled “Landmarks Illinois awards grants to Oak Park and North Lawndale organizations” misspelled the name of the grantor. It is Landmarks Illinois. We apolo gize for the er ror.

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storm damage in and around their homes. In what was one of the costliest floods in Chicago’s history, the city’s West Side and its surrounding suburbs were hit hardest by the storm. Hundreds of people are still dealing with moldy basements and water damage from the storm with no foreseeable remediation.

“It’s still very prevalent for a lot of folks. It’s their everyday reality,” said Chaundra Van Dyk-McGee, director of special program initiatives at Habilitative Systems, a West Garfield Park mental-health group trying to help people cope with the storms’ aftermath.

“When the flood first happened, there were a lot of folks who came out into the city to provide support,” Van DykMcGee said. “But a lot of those folks have come and gone. Those services are no longer available.”

Habilitative Systems has remained. Since the flood, the organization has expanded its services to the community with its Crisis Counseling Program. But as the program’s funding draws to an end, the need for post-flood resources — whether mental health services or funding for repairs — persists, officials said.

Habilitative Systems has provided mental health services, violence prevention and crisis counseling on the West Side for 46 years. After last year’s floods, the organization received an $888,135 grant from the state Department of Human Services’ Illinois Strong to develop a counseling program for those af fected.

Habilitative Systems was able to hire eight full-time counselors to start CCP, which helps those recovering from last year’s flood through free mental and emotional stress support.

Since March, counselors have connected with more than 3,945 people to discuss CCP’s outreach-oriented psychoeducational services and make referrals. T hey knock on doors and attend community events to connect with those who were affected by last year’s flood. T hey then conduct counseling sessions in homes or communities, rather than an of fice.

“The idea of the program is that you meet people where they are,” Van Dyk-McGee said. “Because there are so many stigmas around mental health services, folks are not always open to coming to a facility or a space to receive those services.”

The counselors also direct flood victims to Habilitative Systems’ partner organizations for additional resources they might need, like a food pantry, housing or, in many CCP participants’ cases, money.

“A lot of folks, when they learn about this program, they think that it is another funding source where they can get resources to help rebuild,” Van Dyk-McGee said. But Habilitative Systems’ grant funding only covers mental and emotional support services.

And while the counselors have received positive feedback from participants, there’s still a need for more resources in the community to address last year’s flooding.

“Folks feel like it’s a good option to have someone to talk

to, to listen to what you’re experiencing,” Van Dyk-McGee said. “But what I think we hear a whole lot is folks really feeling like there is still a great financial need. And unfortunately, we don’t have the money to give it.”

Some residents only got a few thousand dollars from FEMA, when their flood damage costs tens of thousands to repair, Van Dyk-McGee said. While FEMA gave $375 million to Cook County residents, those impacted by the flood haven’t seen any money from the City of Chicago.

In Februar y, the West Side Long-Term Recovery Group called on Mayor Brandon Johnson to give the organization up to $50 million to help the hundreds of West Siders still dealing with flood damage. Officials said the money would help fund the cost of mold and debris removal, plus water heater and fur nace re placements

“We still have hundreds, if not thousands of people, who don’ t have water heaters, who don’ t have furnaces, who still have mold in their basement,” Jitu Brown, an Austin resident and national director for the Journey for Justice Alliance, said at a February meeting for the West Side Long-Term Recovery Group

“Standing water and the mold are two of the biggest things, separate from the financial need,” Van Dyk-McGee said. And the presence of mold can cause serious health impacts, along with the asbestos and lead paint some residents have been exposed to after the flood.

As federal funding for CCP is coming to an end, the progr am is being phased out in the coming months

While the CCP name will no longer exist, Van Dyk-McGee said Habilitative Systems’ staff will keep providing crisis counseling and resource referrals to flood victims through their everyday services. CCP counselors will likely be reallocated to other positions within Habilitative Systems

T he recent Chicagoland storms that spawned tornado war nings and power outages are a reminder that Habilitative Systems’ work is critical when a disaster could be another storm away.

“There’s, of course, the fear that now we’re having more storms,” Van Dyk-McGee said. “We are worried about the possibility of something happening like this again.”

Evidence shows it may. Intense storms in the Midwest will likely become more frequent as a result of climate change, driving the need for more support for those who live in areas with high flood risk.

“The concern for how we support people who are still navigating this experience has not gone away,” Van DykMcGee added. “And it’s even more frightening that there’s a chance that they can be experiencing more flooding that is contributing to issues that already exist for them.”

Those who have been affected by last year’s flood and want to talk to a counselor can contact CCP at (773) 7452616 or CCP@habilitativeystems.org. If you know of an organization that can provide resources to those that have been af fected by the flood, contact Habilitative Systems at hsi@habilitative.org. It is located at 4133 W. Madison St

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Chaundra Van Dyk-McGee, center, with six of CCP’s eight counselors.

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Austin’s Alma Velez is called ‘ e Fixer’ for good reason

On any given day, she can be tracking down a ordable apartments, winter boots, food donations — whatever her community needs

By HOPE BAKER Contributing Reporter

In 2015, Alma Velez worked full-time as a medical assistant at a doctor’s office. She was done raising her two children, a son and a daughter, who were now adults. Her plan was to sell her Austin home and move in with her elderly parents so she could help care for them.

That plan abruptly changed and illustrated why she is called “The Fixe r.”

On July 3, 2015 she received a 1 a.m. phone call from her brother. He told her that she needed to go rescue his six grandchildren. The children’s mother was experiencing a crisis and was no longer capable of caring for them. In the middle of the night, Velez borrowed a seven-passenger van and rushed over to pick up the children. She was able to take three of them home with her that night, and the other three came to live with her two weeks later. The kids were 1, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 9 years old.

“All I thought about was the safety of the kids,” Velez said. “My main concern was that they needed safety and needed to know that they were going to be ok. They needed to know that I wasn’t going to leave them.”

Velez also wanted to do everything she could to make sure that the siblings did not get separated from each other.

“I would never want to see my nieces and nephew get split up because once you get into the system that’s what normally happens,” Velez said.

From that night forward, Velez has been the caretaker of those kids. She served as their foster parent, then licensed foster parent and finally became their legal

guardian in 2021. Valez is their and they call her NaNa.

“It was amazing to get to know each one of them and to learn what what they want to do. I was just so open to all of it.” she said.

Immediately after taking the kids in, Velez realized that she would need to find an after-school program for while she was still at work search and discovered By the Hand Club for Kids, the faith-based after-school program strategically situated in one of the city’s most under-resourced communities. The organization serves more than 1,700 kids from Cabrini-Green, Altgeld-Murray, Austin, North Austin and Englewood. At the club, students eat dinner, attend bible study, get homework and reading help and participate in enrichment activities.

Alma Velez with her brother’s grandchildren (her great nieces and nephew). She has been their guardian since 2015.

can focus on what matters most: academic achievements.

“When I found By the Hand I was like, ‘this is the best thing that’s ever happened to me.’” Velez said. “By the Hand helped with opening them up, making them feel that they were safe and letting them know that they could trust again. It gave these kids hope. They started to believe that anything was possible.”

In 2019, after four years of watching the kids grow and thrive at By the Hand, Velez decided that she wanted to get more involved with the organization. She was eager to leave the medical field and pursue her true passion: working with children. After attending a By the Hand career fair and submitting an application, Velez was hired as a front desk coordinator at the club’s Moving Everest Austin location – the same location where the kids attended the after-school program.

She eventually was promoted to the role of team leader and then cohort liaison. When By the Hand opened its newest site in North Austin in April 2023, Velez became that location’s cultural communication manager. Although the kids at the club know her as Ms Alma, she’s widely known in the club’s community by her nickname: “The Fixer.”

In her role, Velez helps local families with an array of services so their children

“My job is to know my community, know where I can get the resources and send them out to the resources,” Velez said.

On any given day, she can be found helping a single mom find an af fordable apar tment, tracking down winter boots for a student in need, connecting families to local food pantries, helping families move into their first homes, translating a bill or doctor’s notes for a parent — and so many other services that are beyond the traditional scope of an after-school program.

“The family unit is core to the Latino culture, so it is impossible for us to help students thrive academically and spiritually without making sure their families at home are thriving too,” Valez said. “By The Hand represents safety and opportunity for so many families, and I’m blessed to help them on their path, just as By The Hand helped me on mine.”

In April 2024, Velez was the recipient of The By The Hand Club Power of One award, which recognizes the power that one person has to change lives that create a ripple effect of good to change this world and eter nity

Yasenia Roman, site director at By the Hand’s North Austin site, said she first met Velez in 2015, after she became a foster parent and enrolled her kids in the afterschool program. Roman was working at the club’s Moving Everest/Austin location

at the time.

“She has got a heart of a hero,” Roman said. “She’s definitely one who rescues –and that’s what she did for those kids. She is the kind of person who wants people to feel safe and loved.”

Roman said that Velez serves as a support system for the parents in her current role as cultural communication manager.

“There is no task she will say no to,” Roman said. “She will figure it out and make it happen. That’s why she’s able to fix anything. She’s very hands on.”

Today, Velez’s children are thriving. Khovya, the eldest, is 20 and attending Texas A&M University-Commerce. Chakola, who is wrapping up 9th grade, was the class salutatorian at Moving Everest and attends Culver Girls Academy in Indiana, partially paid for by the coveted Daniel Murphy Scholarship. Dame’nique is an 8th grader at Moving Everest, valedictorian of her class, and has also earned the Daniel Murphy Scholarship. She will be attending Culver Girls Academy in Indiana in the fall alongside her sister. The other children are equally driven and continue to excel at By The Hand.

“I truly believe it was God’s plan that they landed with me,” Velez said. “My love for the children is unconditional. I knew that I was probably going to go through some struggles but I didn’t give up. I stood strong and this is the outcome of it.”

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BIDEN

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the state, federal and local levels, — including Governor JB Pritzker — who said Biden’s decision was the courageous and right thing to do for the country and for the Democratic party.

Cook County Board president Toni Preckwinkle thanked Biden in a statement for his “unwavering and selfless commitment” to the country. “Your great le gacy is already cemented, Mr. President,” she wrote.

State Rep. La Shawn Ford of the 8th District that includes the Austin neighborhood of Chicag Oak Park and Forest Park, said in a statement on X that as a pledged dele gate to the Democratic National Convention in August for the Biden-Harris campaign, wanted to “express my appreciation for President Biden’s steadfast commitment to public service and his gacy of prioritizing the nation over politics. Our country is at critical juncture, and it’s crucial for us to unite and ensure that our leaders remain dedicated to unity and prog ress. I believe that the upcoming ticket will uphold these values and lead us to a resounding victory over Donald Trump, reaffirming our commitment to a brighter and more inclusive future for all Americans.”

Rep. Danny K. Davis of the 7th District praised Biden in a statement for his “unwavering dedication to the principles of democracy, justice, and equity.”

He then added his resounding support for Harris, saying: “Vice President Harris has proven herself to be a dynamic and visionary leader, dedicated to upholding the values we cherish. Her tenure as Vice President has been marked by her tenacity, intellect, and unwavering commitment to justice and equality. She has been a steadfast advocate for the underserved and a powerful voice for those often overlooked ... As the first woman, the first African American, and the first Asian American to hold the office of Vice President, she has already broken countless barriers and inspired millions. I have every confidence that she will continue to lead with integrity, vision, and courage.”

U.S. Rep. Jesús “Chuy” García issued a public letter to Biden July 19 alongside Representatives Jared Huffman of California, Marc Veasey of Texas and Mark Pocan of Wisconsin, calling for the president to step down.

“Mr. President, with great admiration for you personally, sincere respect for your decades of public service and patriotic leadership, and deep appreciation for everything we have accomplished together during your presidency, it

is now time for you to pass the torch to a new generation of Democratic leaders,” the Congressmen said in the letter. “We believe the most responsible and patriotic thing you can do in this moment is to step aside as our nominee while continuing to lead our party from the White House.”

On Sunday, he thanked Biden for his decision not to r un for a second ter m.

“President Biden is putting the country over his political career and that is the true definition of a leader,” García said in a statement on X. “His ef for ts will be remembered by a grateful nation.

Illinois Senate President Don Harmon of Oak Park said, “Joe Biden did … what Donald Trump could not. He put his country first before his own ambition. Voters will have a clear choice in 2024 – Donald Trump, who is only concer ned about himself, or a candidate for president who believes in something bigger.”

an people is now set.”

Biden, 81, dropped out of the race after three weeks of pressure from donors and top-ranking Democrats who said they believed he could no longer beat for mer President Donald Trump because of age-related issues.

Biden stood resolute until Sunday, saying that he was the best candidate to defeat Trump and that he had unfinished business in doing so. He also said is intent on finishing out his term in office.

“It has been the greatest honor of my life to serve as your President,” he said on his X account. “And while it has been my intention to seek reelection, I believe it is in the best interest of my party and the country for me to stand down and to focus solely on fulfilling my duties as President for the remainder of my ter m.”

He also put his full support behind Vice President Kamala Harris.

That Biden has stepped aside as the front-running candidate of any party so close to the election had moved the nation into unchartered waters. Former president Lyndon B. Johnson, under pressure about the Vietnam War, stepped down in March 1968.

On X, Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch of the 7th District said: “President Biden has put our country first time and time again. His commitment to moving forward even amidst adversity and personal loss embodies who we are as Americans. Today, he has put our country first again.

“I want to thank President Biden for his selfless leadership, and for again putting our country and our democracy ahead of individual ambition. I look forward to working with my colleagues to help move a united Democratic Party forward to victory in November.”

The message from the DCCC remained optimistic.

“Here in Chicago, our mission remains the same. During the convention, we will have an opportunity to show the country and the world who Democrats are and what we stand for,” said Democratic National Convention Chairperson Minyon Moore.

“Over the past year, we have been building the stage – literally and figuratively – for President Biden, Vice President Harris, and Democrats to tell our story to the American people. T he historic progress Democrats achieved under the Biden-Harris Administration will still be central to that story, as will the story of what is at stake in this election.”

Illinois Republicans used the opportunity to take a shot at Democrats

He added: “His presidency will go down in American history as one of our most consequential. His le gacy of service to our nation, and specifically to the people of Delaware, is secure. His leadership, faith, and bravery in this moment will live in the memories of the American people for all time because the choice before the Ameri-

“Today’s announcement is the culmination of years of lies from the Biden White House and Democrats shaming anyone who questioned the fitness of President Biden,” Kathy Salvi, Illinois Republican Party chairperson said in a statement. “Democrats are divided, torn apar t by their own duplicity trying to pass of f President Biden’s inability to fulfill his role, while Republicans stand united behind President Trump and an agenda of freedom, prosperity, and safety. Democrats have become the party of self-service while Republicans have become the voice of this nation. We as Illinois Republicans must continue to call attention to JB Pritzker’s tax-and-spend, pro-criminal agenda that drives families away from this state to protect the rest of the nation.”

Re porter Trent Brown contributed to the article.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENTCHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, AS SUCCESSOR-ININTEREST TO U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO BANK OF AMERICA NATIONAL ASSOCIATION; SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR C-BASS MORTGAGE LOAN ASSETBACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-SP1 Plaintiff, -v.-

OSCAR PATTERSON, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, TERRACE JOHNSON Defendants 2022 CH 04779 1139 N. MASSASOIT 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 2, 2024, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 5, 2024, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 40 AND THE SOUTH 5 FEET OF LOT 41 IN BLOCK 3 IN HOOD’S SUBDIVISION OF BLOCKS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8 AND 18 IN SALISBURY’S SUBDIVISION OF THE EAST HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 5, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 13, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 1139 N. MASSASOIT AVE., CHICAGO, IL 60651

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The real estate is improved with a multi-family residence. The judgment amount was $105,272.88.

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

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

Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does

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not arise, there shall be no right of redemption.

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

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

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

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

For information, contact Alexander Potestivo, POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610, Chicago, IL, 60606 (312) 263-0003. Please refer to file number 314009. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION

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

You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610 Chicago IL, 60606 312-263-0003

E-Mail: ilpleadings@potestivolaw.com Attorney File No. 314009

Attorney Code. 43932 Case Number: 2022 CH 04779 TJSC#: 44-1204 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Case # 2022 CH 04779 I3247580

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENTCHANCERY DIVISION US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE

SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF WASHINGTON

MUTUAL ASSET BACKED CERTIFICATES WMABS SERIES 2007-HE2; Plaintiff, vs. LINDA FOOTE; LIONEL L. FOOTE; UNKNOWN OWNERS

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

GENERALLY AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 23 CH 2211

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 Wednesday, August 21, 2024 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: LOT 37 IN HOGENSON`S 3RD ADDITION BEING A SUBDIVISION OF THE WEST 1/4 OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 AND THE EAST 175 FEET OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 13, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS.

P.I.N. 16-04-313-035. Commonly known as 1000 N. Lockwood Ave., 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 Mr. Matthew C. Abad at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Altman, Strautins & Kromm, LLC d/b/a Kluever Law Group, 200 North LaSalle Street, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (312) 2360077. SPS001884-23FC1 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3247859

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENTCHANCERY DIVISION LOANDEPOT.COM, LLC; Plaintiff, vs. SHELDON I. JONES, JR.; KELLEY C. WEAVER; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 23 CH 3288 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 13, 2024 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. 16-09-321-010-0000.

Commonly known as 41 N. Long Ave., Chicago, IL 60644. 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.

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call The Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Diaz Anselmo & Associates P.A., 1771 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563. (630) 453-6960. 7034-192028 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3247437

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENTCHANCERY DIVISION HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE OF THE FIELDSTONE MORTGAGE INVESTMENT TRUST, SERIES 2006-3 Plaintiff, -v.-

JOSE ANTONIO GONZALEZ, VERONICA GONZALEZ, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS

Defendants

17 CH 003245 2426 S. HOMAN AVENUE

CHICAGO, IL 60623

NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 27, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 A.M. on August 13, 2024, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 21 IN MOORE PATTEN AND HAIR’S SUBDIVISION OF LOTS 41, 48, 49, AND 56 IN THE SUBDIVISION OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 26, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 13, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS

Commonly known as 2426 S. HOMAN AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60623 Property Index No. 16-26-219-0330000 The real estate is improved with a multi-family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. 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

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

For information, examine the court file, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 (630) 7949876 THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION

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

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

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

E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com

Attorney File No. 14-17-02267

Attorney ARDC No. 00468002

Attorney Code. 21762

Case Number: 17 CH 003245

TJSC#: 44-1725

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

Case # 17 CH 003245 I3248154

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

CITIZENS BANK NA F/K/A RBS CITIZENS NA

Plaintiff, -v.WALTER LEE HARRIS SR, RHONDA HARRIS, CITY OF CHICAGO Defendants 2023 CH 01160 5318 W HARRISON ST 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 May 21, 2024, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 23, 2024, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 5318 W HARRISON ST, CHICAGO, IL 60644

Property Index No. 16-16-121-0550000

The real estate is improved with a residence.

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

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 (630) 794-9876 THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE

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

E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-23-00786 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 2023 CH 01160 TJSC#: 44-1447

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

NEWREZ, LLC D/B/A SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING

Plaintiff, -v.WILLIE BERNARD JOHNSON, ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE Defendants 2023 CH 2138 4332 W. WALTON ST. CHICAGO, IL 60651

NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 17, 2023, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 A.M. on August 14, 2024, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOTS 40 AND 41 IN BLOCK 1 IN EDWARD T. NOONAN’S AUGUSTA STREET ADDITION, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 3, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 13, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS.

Commonly known as 4332 W. WALTON ST., CHICAGO, IL 60651

Property Index No. 16-03-416-0340000

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $200,293.04.

Sale terms: 100% of the bid amount shall be paid in certified funds immediately by the highest and best bidder at the conclusion of the sale. The certified check must be made payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. 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.

For information, contact R. Elliott Halsey, KELLEY, KRONENBERG, P.A. Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 20 N. CLARK STREET SUITE 1150, Chicago, IL, 60602 (312) 216-8828. Please refer to file number M23078. 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.

R. Elliott Halsey KELLEY, KRONENBERG, P.A. 20 N. CLARK STREET SUITE 1150 Chicago IL, 60602 312-216-8828

E-Mail: ehalsey@kklaw.com Attorney File No. M23078 Attorney ARDC No. 6283033 Attorney Code. 49848 Case Number: 2023 CH 2138 TJSC#: 44-1762

Case # 2023 CH 2138 I3248225