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FIRST OF ITS KIND: Elected officials and people who worked on the creation of the first restorative justice court in Illinois cut a ribbon to celebrate it’s opening on July 20.

Restorative justice court opens in North Lawndale

5 facts to know about the new court, the first of its kind in the state By JENNIFER SIMEONE-CASAS, RESITA COX and SARAH CONWAY City Bureau

Court officials and North Lawndale community members gathered Thursday at the Nichols Center, 3605 W. Fillmore St., to cut the ribbon on a new type of court that doesn’t hand down prison sentences: Illinois’s first Restorative Justice Community Court. This summer, City Bureau reporters will

follow the progress of the court—one of 10 restorative justice projects nationwide supported by the Department of Justice—and document community attitudes toward the program. Here is what we know so far.

1 — It’s not a traditional court Like its name suggests, the court operates based on principles of restorative justice, an alternative to the country’s traditional punishment for crimes. “This is about the community,” said Judge Colleen Sheehan, who will be presiding over the court. “The community has the power to determine how to heal the harm from crime and conflict. It is the community that has the wisdom and humanity to See RESTORATIVE JUSTICE on page 8

Residents celebrate Mandela Road anniversary The ceremony highlighted West Side initiatives, community projects By IGOR STUDENKOV Contributing Reporter

The July 18 ceremony outside the Westside Health Authority headquarters, 4800 W. Chicago Ave., was about more than marking the fourth anniversary of dedicating the section of Cicero Avenue between Grand Avenue and Roosevelt Road as “Nelson Mandela Way.” It was a way to get the community out and about, doing something positive. It was

a way to show what the local community organizations have accomplished over the past year. And it was an opportunity to pay tribute to another civil rights leader, as the nonprofit Westside Health Authority officially unveiled the 1968 statue of Martin Luther King Jr. at its new home on the plaza in front of the building. For the past few years, Illinois State Representative La Shawn Ford (8th) has been pushing to rename Cicero Avenue to Mandela Road. The change wouldn’t be entirely unprecedented. Pulaski Road, a major Chicago thoroughfare a few blocks east, was renamed after Revolutionary War hero Casimir Pulaski in 1935, thanks in large part to the pressure from the city’s Polish-

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Austin Weekly News, July 26, 2017

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Tio Hardiman, 54, on self-hatred Two years ago, I interviewed activist Tio Hardiman, who at the time was contemplating a run for Congress against U.S. Rep. Bobby Rush (1st). This time, the former head of CeaseFire Illinois, is running for governor. His thoughts on the roots of the city’s violence, however, haven’t really changed. You can take the police off the street for thirty days, including all the violence prevention programs, and I guarantee you [it won’t have a measurable impact on the amount of violence]. You cannot police self-hatred. It’s hard to detect it. You don’t know because a lot of guys are already at a level in their mind that when they get in a confrontation with somebody, no matter whether it’s a high level confrontation or a slight confrontation, they’re going to kill the person. It’s all based on, ‘Look here man, I don’t like you, I don’t even like myself, so get out the way.’

[Self-hatred] stems from a lot of sources. It stems from poverty. It stems from the fact that some of us have been taught that we have to step on each other in order for each of us to come up. ‘You cannot disrespect me for nothing, because if you disrespect me, I’ve got to kill you.’ It all comes back to plantation politics. People want to be seen as important and if they feel you’re in the way, it creates this division among people.

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Former West Sider makes his last run for governor

Activist Tio Hardiman said this is his last challenge for the state’s highest office By WENDELL HUTSON Contributing Reporter

Illinois voters will go to the polls next year to elect a governor and a former Austin resident, who is among the candidates, is hoping to make history as the first African American to serve in the state’s highest office. Community activist Tio Hardiman, 54, is among the candidates running to unseat Republican Governor Bruce Rauner. For Hardiman, a Democrat, it’s his second and last run for governor. “If I am unsuccessful I do not plan to run for governor again,” Hardiman told the Austin Weekly News. “But I don’t plan on losing this time either. I learned a lot during my first run for governor and that’s why I’m confident this time around I will win.” In 2014, Hardiman lost the Democratic nomination to former Gov. Pat Quinn, but said he performed better than many political analysts predicted. The founder and executive director of the nonprofit Violence Interrupters Inc. won 125,500 votes (28.1 percent) to Quinn’s 321,818 (71.9 percent), according to state election data. Quinn was defeated in the general election by then-Republican challenger Rauner. Hardiman, who previously was director of the nonprofit CeaseFire Illinois, said he is also an adjunct professor teaching criminal justice at Governors State University in south suburban University Park. A gubernatorial candidate needs a minimal of 5,000 signatures and no more than 12,500 from registered voters to

ONE LAST RUN: Community activist Tio Hardiman, pictured in Austin, is running for governor for the second time. be placed on the ballot. Hardiman said he secured close to 9,000 signatures in 2014 but expects to have the maximum signatures allowed this time. “All I need is 300,000 votes this time to secure victory,” contends Hardiman, a husband and father of five adult children. “I plan to be the governor for everybody, but I am running to represent the 99 percent poor and working class people, and not the 1 percent of billionaires.” Gov. Rauner was a millionaire businessman before he became governor and now his Democratic opponents include two billionaire businessman J.B. Pritzker and multimillionaire scion Chris Kennedy, who is the son of the late senator and presidential candidate Robert Kennedy.

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But despite the relative wealth of his opponents, Hardiman said he is not worried about raising a lot of money to win. “Give me $500,000 and I’ll win. I don’t need millions of dollars to get my message to voters,” said Hardiman, who resides in south suburban Calumet City. “Spending lots of money to run for office does not guarantee a victory. These billionaires don’t know what’s like to ‘rob Peter to pay Paul.’ These billionaire ‘cookie cutters’ are out of touch with hard times.” His first fundraiser is set for Aug. 3 in the Pilsen neighborhood followed by another one on Aug. 18. And within two weeks Hardiman said he plans to announce his running mate, who in 2014 was Brunell Donald. The state recently passed a budget after two years of stalemate between Democratic and Republican lawmakers in Springfield. But Hardiman said even with a budget, Illinois still must address high unemployment, gun violence, inadequate funding for schools and equal pay for women, four issues he said the next governor should make a priority. “I support House Bill 453 [proposed legislation sponsored by state Reps. Mary Flowers (D-31st) and Rita Mayfield (D60th) that would impose a business tax on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, Chicago Board of Options and the Chicago Board of Trade],” said Hardiman. “This tax could bring in $3 billion a year in revenue for the state. I would use this revenue to implement some of my changes like improve school funding and offset some of the pension crisis.” Besides Hardiman, Rauner, Pritzker, and Kennedy, other declared gubernatorial candidates include Ald. Ameya Pawar (47th); state Sen. Daniel Bliss (D-9th); state Rep. Scott Drury (D58th); businessman Alex Paterakis; and downstate schools Superintendent Bob Daiber. CONTACT: wreporter@yahoo.com

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‘Like living in a war-torn country’

During rally, residents fume at state of Austin, which is no longer the city’s largest community area By XUEER ZHANG AustinTalks

West Side residents, activists and elected officials rallied at a local church on July 19 to exchange safety tips and discuss ways to curb gun violence in a neighborhood that once was the most populated in the city. “Austin is no longer the largest neighborhood in the city of Chicago,” Commissioner Richard R. Boykin told about 40 people who attended the “state of emergency” meeting he convened last Wednesday at Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church, 116 S. Central Ave. “We are now No.2 because people left big time,” Boykin said, adding the continuing violence worries many in the Austin community and drives some people away. Austin’s population has dropped to 97,600, down by about 20,000 from 2000, according to a recent Chicago Tribune story. This is the first time in more than 40 years that Austin has lost its title as Chicago’s most-populated community area. Now it’s second to Lakeview, which has 98,200 residents. But Austin still leads all the city’s 77 community areas in terms of the number of people shot and killed, Boykin said. From Jan. 1 and July 13, Austin has seen 258 shootings, according to data compiled by the Tribune. As of May 2, there were 130 shooting victims in Austin. “There have been at least six people shot in Austin today,” Boykin said, adding more than 2,000 people have been shot in the city so far this year and 400 have been killed. Just two hours before last Wednesday’s rally, three people were shot in the 5500 block of West Van Buren, including a 4-year-old girl and a 6-year-old boy, said Dwayne Betts, commander of the Chicago Police Department’s 15th District. “I’m really upset about it,” Betts said. The shooting occurred just blocks from Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church. The bullets injured the 4-year-old and grazed the 6-yearold as they were sitting in a car, Betts said. Evidence shows that several shots were fired from inside the car, he added, and the 27-year-old inside suffered a gunshot wound to the chest. Incidents like this have caused people to leave the area, said Austin residents during Wednesday’s gathering. They called on the city to take action to curb the gun-violence in their community. “It seems to have escalated,” said four-year Austin resident Patricia Lacey, 59, who lives in the 5400 block of West Gladys Avenue. “It’s just like living in a war-torn country.” “They shot five people at the end of my block the other week,” she said, adding she’s

careful about when she goes outside because she’s afraid of becoming a victim. The city and state need to fund programs that can help reduce violence, Lacey said, and those programs need to be more visible. The city needs to take action, she said. “Usually, guns in Austin is the last thing in the dock,” she said. “But something really has to be done because the hard-working people are going to move out of Austin and leave it to the drug dealers.” Longtime Austin resident Jaidalyn Ousley said the ever-present violence is largely caused by insufficient funding of schools. “There’s no high school that offers a full curriculum from P.E. to social sciences in Austin, and that’s a huge problem,” said the 28-year-old, who volunteers in the Good Neighbors Campaign, which aims to empower residents and create safe communities. She said the city shows little concern about the state of education in Austin, which leads youth down the route of crime and violence. “Our kids don’t really have a chance competing in college and getting a job,” she said. “But the entire city does not care about having a full-service high school in this community.” The Good Neighbors Campaign was extended to Westside Health Authority in 2016. “There’s a lot that we can be doing to assist the Austin community,” Ousley said, adding their impact could be much greater than if there were more funding. Commissioner Boykin repeated his wish for Gov. Bruce Rauner, Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle to recognize there is a state of emergency in Austin and other parts of Chicago. “They declared one for floods, the governor in Nevada declared it for a shortage of weed,” he said in an interview after Wednesday’s meeting. “There’s a failure of government at every level to protect people and serve the neighborhoods,” he said, stressing the need to share survival tips and encourage people to protect themselves. Tips discussed included adhering to curfew laws, sending children to summer camps and avoiding carrying large sums cash. “These are practical tips we all can do,” Boykin said, adding residents can’t wait for the government to act. Three more tours will be held in West Garfield Park, Englewood and North Lawndale in August, Boykin said. He added it’s important to have honest conversations addressing the four communities experiencing the most violence. CONTACT: austintalks.org@gmail.com

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Austin Weekly News, July 26, 2017

MANDELA ROAD Communal Property from page 1 American community. Before that, it was known as Crawford Avenue. Ford was able to get the honorary street designation for the Grand-Roosevelt portion, but during the ceremony, he said that he wasn’t content with that. “We want all of Cicero to be Mandela, but some communities aren’t ready for it,” he said. “We’re going to continue fighting to make all of Cicero Mandela.” In the meantime, Ford, WHA and representatives of other local community organizations have been gathering at the plaza each year to celebrate Mandela’s life and community successes. Some of the organizations that were represented this year included Jehovah Jireh #1 Outreach Ministry’s Stop the Violence initiative, the WHA’s Good Neighbor Campaign, officers from Chicago Police Department’s 15th District, Special Service Area 72, Institute for Nonviolence Chicago (CeaseFire’s successor organization) and Austin Police Youth Baseball League. Quiwana Bell, WHA’s chief operating officer, said that the league was a collaboration between the 15th District and Good Neighbor Campaign. Launched this June, it is open to boys ages 9-12. District officers serve as volunteer coaches. “By coaching them, they are able to mentor them and the youth are able to get a good impression of the police,” Bell said. Good Neighbor Campaign also put together Good Neighbor Girls, a cheerleading team made up of girls within the similar age range, to cheer the players on during game. The team put on a brief performance at the beginning of the ceremony and Charles Perry, WHA’s community organizing director and the event’s emcee, was quick to lavish them with praise.

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FIT FOR A KING: West Side residents gather in front of a statue of Martin Luther King outside of Westside Health Authority headquarters on July 18. “We’re so proud of those young ladies, because they took the responsibility of being cheerleaders for our baseball team,” he said. “We’re so proud of [the baseball players], because they’ve done something they’ve never done before.” 15th District Commander Dwayne Betts said that being part of a sports team will help the kids on the long run. “That impact on those kids … that will last longer than you’ll remember,” he said. Betts said that if his officers were going to “bring peace to the streets,” it wasn’t something they could do alone — residents, businesses, community organizations and local politicians need to work together to make it happen. There was one concrete step he felt residents could take to reduce crime. “I’d like to deputize everyone within the sound of my voice,” Betts said. “We need peacekeepers to turn over that couch, have that conversation with your son, and gun

violence will be reduced.” Many speakers touted what their organizations accomplished. Bell took the opportunity to promote the Good Neighbor Campaign. “GNC is about loving your neighbors, coming together,” she said. “If you want Good Neighbors to be on your block, to have village atmosphere on your block, connect with us.” She also touched on Special Service Area 72. As previously reported by Austin Weekly News, it includes the portion of Chicago Avenue between Central and Kilpatrick avenues, and the section of Cicero Avenue between Rice and Ohio streets. The properties located within the area are charged a special tax, which is then used to make improvements. “We want commercial businesses to come to the community, and we want residents to patronize them,” Bell said. Bell said that SSA 72 sent out staff to survey local businesses to better understand

they want to see as the community, as well as to let them know how the SSA can help them. Yemisi Dinkins, VHA’s director of finance and economic development for WHA and SSA 72’s business and program development director, said that the special service area is also starting to make small improvements, sprucing up the building across the street from WHA by painting artwork where there was previously just boards. She said that the key advantage of an SSA is that any improvements will be community-driven. “It’s about making sure businesses in the area reflects what the community wants,” Dinkins said. Finally, the attendees celebrated the relocation of the statue of Martin Luther King Jr to the newly christened Peace and Justice Plaza in front of WHA building. According to Rickie Brown, president of the West Side Historical Preservation Society, the sculpture, which depicts the civil rights icon as an African-style chief, was originally created by sculptor Geraldine McCullough in April 1968. She was hoping to bring peace after King’s death and the riots that followed. The statue fell into the hands of private owners, who didn’t exactly take the best care of it, Brown said. “We brought this statue over here because [the owners] were about to destroy it,” he said. “I brought it to the Westside Health Authority, and they gave me a place to [put it].” Brown said that Ford was instrumental in getting the statue to its current location. The plaza was designed to architect Firmin Senga and built by Genesis Construction and Carpentry Services. Both men attended the ceremony, simply saying that they were proud to be part of making the plaza happen. Ford said that he hoped it would lead to better things. “It was our hope that the spirit of Nelson Mandela and Martin Luther King Jr. will be in our community, and violence will stop,” he said. CONTACT: igorst3@hotmail.com

Austin site eyed for West Side history museum

The West Side Historical Preservation Society looking to purchase vacant parcel in Austin By TERRY DEAN AustinTalks

The West Side Historical Preservation Society is looking for a permanent museum home in Austin. The organization is raising funds for the project as it looks to acquire a sprawling vacant parcel on Madison Street just west of Cicero Avenue, said its CEO, Rickie Brown. A West Side museum honoring the area’s people and history has long been a dream of Brown’s. The two-acre site at Madison and Lavergne is the desired location, but Brown

said he’s open to other sites. The museum, Brown added, is something the community needs. “We’re trying to get a museum built in order to show our young people the greatness of who they are and the greatness of the West Side of Chicago,” Brown said last month at MacArthur’s Restaurant in announcing the museum campaign. The proposed three-story, multi-use facility will include a theater, art gallery and multi-media exhibits. Brown also envisions classes offered to the public on such things as African-American food, music and film. During its roughly 10 years of existence, the historical society has led some community restoration efforts. Most notably was the rescue of the African-inspired Martin Luther King Jr. statue that was on public display at an East Garfield Park apartment complex for decades until the early 2010s. Known as “The Chieftain,” the statue depicts

the civil rights leader as an African warrior king. In need of restoration, it was removed by order of city inspectors and placed in storage. Brown was able to obtain it from MLK Plaza Apartment management. The statue was relocated to the front entrance of Westside Health Authority’s Chicago Avenue office in 2015. The statue, which first went on display in 1977, would likely be among the museum’s historical artifacts. U.S. Rep. Danny Davis was among the public officials who supported the statue’s rescue and is also backing the proposed facility. “The museum certainly will be an attribute and help our children learn a lot of things that they otherwise would not know,” said Davis, who was among the breakfast attendees last month. State Rep. La Shawn Ford, another attendee, said the state might be able to help fund the museum project, and that any capital dollars would cover a new building or reno-

vation of an existing one. “Austin is rich in culture, and we have to preserve it,” Ford said. “It’s going to be a challenge, but I think that it’s possible once we get people to see the vision.” The proposed museum also has support from the North Lawndale Historical and Cultural Society. Its chair, Blanche Killingsworth, said she shares his vision of preserving and honoring the area’s history. “As Rickie says, ‘You better know who you are.’ Remember, you were kings and queens before you became slaves,” she said. The vacant Madison and Lavergne site previously housed the Grand Motel West, which was demolished in 2013. Brown, however, said they’re open to building at another location that’s available. “We would like to get the site, but whichever alderman allows us to bring the museum into their community, that’s what we’ll do.” CONTACT: austintalks.org@gmail.com

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Grand opening from page 1 do this.” This resolution is decided within a “peace circle,” a conflict resolution technique with a long history in American Indian culture— and a strong presence in Chicago, especially the North Lawndale neighborhood. Trained North Lawndale residents will facilitate the court’s circles, creating a nonjudgmental space of mutual respect where victims and community stakeholders can explain how the crime affected them, and the accused can share what led them to commit the crime. The goal is to reach an agreement where both the accused and the victims feel “restored” to the community: that might include a defendant doing community service work, accessing social services (like counseling, drug treatment or job training) or paying restitution to victims. Sheehan and the court’s Social Service Department will oversee adherence to the agreement. “Once the harm has been repaired, the case will be dismissed,” Sheehan said. “This court provides a way for the defendant to take responsibility for the harm they have caused without losing opportunities that often come with a felony conviction.” WILLIAM CAMARGO/Staff Photographer

2 — It will only try nonviolent crimes

MAKING JUSTICE: Judge Colleen Sheehan introduces judge Timothy Evans, who will be the restorative justice judge in the new court in Chicago’s North Lawndale neighborhood on July 20. Below left, Cook County state attorney Kim Foxx makes a brief speech at the celebration of the first restorative justice court in Illinois.

The new court’s defendants must be between 18 and 26 years old, live in North Lawndale, charged with a nonviolent felony or misdemeanor, have no violent criminal history and be willing to accept responsibility for harm done. Chief Judge Timothy Evans said court organizers chose to focus on young adults who are not eligible for juvenile court but are still cognitively developing. “They suffer from the same syndrome that plagues our juveniles — they often embrace risk-taking activities and don’t consider the complications that flow from those kinds of sensation-seeking activities,” he noted. While the court only pulls from a small candidate pool in North Lawndale, Evans hopes to eventually expand to other neighborhoods like Roseland and Englewood.

3 — It will be temporarily housed at UCAN The Restorative Justice Community Court has yet to find a permanent home, but for now it will be housed at the Nichols Center, headquarters of Uhlich Children’s Advantage Network. UCAN, which moved to the neighborhood in 2015, is a social service agency for youth who have suffered trauma. “The hope is to have another location in the neighborhood,” Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx said. “The only way that this works is if it is easily accessible to the people who will use this court and those are the people in the neighborhood.”

4 — The court will open on August 31 After three years of planning, the court finally has an opening date. “It has been an

ever-evolving process: Where are we going to find the building? How do we staff the building? How do we screen the cases?” Foxx explained. Cases have yet to be selected, but court officials said they expect to serve about 100 defendants in the first year. It doesn’t sound like a lot, admitted Cliff Nellis, the executive director of the Lawndale Christian Legal Center. “[But] this has never been done before. The court will only be operating one day a week; it’s not like we’re going to jump in and take 1,000 cases the first day. It’s go-

ing to be a trickle because we really want to learn as we go.” 5 — For the next year and a half the court will be funded by a federal grant The Circuit Court of Cook County received a $200,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Justice Bureau of Justice Assistance to fund the court. It was one of 10 similar grants from the federal agency, totaling $2 million in assistance across the country. The guidelines for who can be served by

the court are in part dictated by the grant’s restrictions. For example, the grant does not allow courts to hear gun cases, said Jeramey Winfield, a restorative justice practitioner at Lawndale Christian Legal Center. But, he added, there is room for expansion: “The community and the system is so committed to the process, that after the grant has come and gone, we still anticipate continuing with the court … At that point we will revisit what types of case we are taking based on the needs of the community.” A City Bureau reporting team will be covering the progress of this court, community reactions and related stories throughout the summer. Have a tip, suggestion or question? We want to hear about it! Let us know at info@citybureau.org. This report was produced by City Bureau, a Chicago-based journalism lab. CONTACT: info@citybureau.org

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Reverend Reginald E. Bachus Pastor, Friendship Baptist Church

Ruth Kimble, Vice-Chair Executive Director, Austin Childcare Provider’s Network Jacob Lesniewski, Secretary Assistant Professor, Dominican University Graduate School of Social Work Jack Macnamara, Treasurer Visiting Scholar, Center For Urban Research and Learning

Dawn Ferencak Associate Publisher, Austin Weekly News Tenisha Jones Director of Education, Greater Auburn Gresham Development Corp Reginald Little Consumer Loan Officer, ABC Bank Sharon Morgan Director, Graduate Support & Community Outreach, Catalyst Schools, Circle Rock Charter

ACT Member Organizations Academy of Scholastic Achievement American Red Cross ABC Bank Austin Childcare Providers’ Network Austin Weekly News Banner Schools Be Strong Families Because I Care Bethel New Life BUILD, Inc. By the Hand Club Cara Channing’s Child Care Chicago Community Loan Fund Central Austin Neighborhood Association Chicago Children’s Choir Chicago Jesuit Academy ChildServ Church on the Block Community Bank of Oak Park River Forest Christ the King Jesuit College Prep Dominican University Erikson Institute

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ince 2010, Austin Coming Together has engaged community stakeholders in conversations about the issues that affect the quality of life in Austin. It started with a group of 20 civic leaders in the basement of Friendship Baptist Church in 2010. These leaders quickly decided to focus on improving Education and Economic Development in order to improve quality of life in Austin. As a result, ACT began to engage the community in discussions regarding Education and Economic Development. This engagement was led by Rev. Reggie Bachus as well as ACT’s first Executive Director, Amara Enyia. There were listening sessions, monthly committee meetings, one to one outreach, and the like. This engagement phase lasted through 2012. In 2013, ACT began to take action by organizing its first Early Childhood Symposium and by supporting Austin residents enroll in job training programs. ACT and our members also began to do collaborative work around youth safety and justice, as well as stabilizing the housing market in 2014. In 2015-16 ACT released Thrive 2025, a strategy for our member organization to mobilize their resources around. Thrive 2025 identified four key quality of life indicators to impact by the year 2025: 1) Increase the percentage of 3rd graders meeting or exceeding state standards in reading and math, 2) Increase the percentage of families living above the Federal Poverty line, 3) Decrease the rate of violent crime, and 4) Stabilize housing values in the community. While ACT has already begun to mobilize human service providers to better serve Austinites, it recognizes that these efforts alone will not improve the quality of life in Austin. The power to make real and lasting change in Austin lies in the hands of Austin’s residents and civic leaders. Thus, I would like to invite all Austin community residents to join ACT at our first Community Summit on July 29th, in order to reach consensus on the following question: What are strategic actions that we can take over the next 5 years to create a thriving Austin community? We hope that this will be the kick off to a long-term “Quality of Life” planning and action process that builds our collective power and capacity in Austin.

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Creating a Plan for Austin

n July 29th, Austin community stakeholders will embark on a longterm project to build our collective power in the Austin community. Austin Coming Together is calling on all resident leaders, local clergy, business leaders, youth, elders, and all concerned citizens to join us in determining how we want to take strategic action together. The July 29th Community Summit will kick-off a long-term project called the Austin Quality of Life Plan. This project will bring together community members from all over the Austin community to create a plan that describes tangible projects and actions that we want to achieve together over the next five years. The plan will then designate what agencies and leaders are leading implementation of those projects and strategies and it will provide clear timeframes for implementation.

Why create a Quality of Life plan for Austin? First, the process of creating and implementing a plan helps us build collective power in Austin. It creates opportunities for various community stakeholders to connect with each other, build strong relationships with one another, determine how to take action together, and then take action! The more strategic action we can take together, the more power we can build to create safer neighborhoods, high quality schools, and boost our local economy. Secondly, creating a plan document helps everyone advocate for critical projects in the community, creates accountability and clarity of leadership around various projects in the community, and assists community members engage those with power and resources to support the critical projects we needs in Austin. Austin Coming Together will be leading Austinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Quality of Life Planning Process. Austin Coming Together was founded in 2010 in order to create new resources, systems, and networks to improve Education and Economic Development in the Austin community. ACT is led by Executive Director, Darnell Shields Jr., a life long Austin resident and emerging community leader. Mr. Shields and ACT hope to build upon the powerful history of organizing in the Austin community by local organizing legends such as Leola Span, Lillian Drummond, Dr. Rev. Lewis Flowers, Jacquelyn Reed, and Bob Vondrasek. ACT recognizes the great contributions of these community leaders and others who have and continue to impact

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Map of the official Austin Community Area as defined by the City of Chicago. our community. The Quality of Life Plan is an attempt to build on their work. Mr. Shields and ACT also want to recognize current Austin leaders and the work of their community institutions. Mr. Shields hopes that by recognizing each otherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s power and role in the community, civic leaders in Austin can come together as powerful allies and partners. In recent years, people and institution from outside of Austin, with control over resources, have pitted leaders against each other, forcing them to compete with one another for the scarce resources and influence. This has resulted in the loss of job opportunities from our family mem-

bers, the closing of our childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s schools, the theft of properties from our neighbors, and loss of public subsidies to help our most vulnerable community members. All of this diminishes our collective power to change conditions in our community. We must unite with the intent of lifting each other up. Finally, ACT would like to recognize Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) Chicago who is providing $50,000 funding for staff time for Austin Coming Together and overall technical support the Quality of Life Planning Process. LISC Chicago connects neighborhoods to the resources they need to become stronger and healthier. LISC

Chicagoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s approach to community development, refined over its 35-year history and anchored in its New Communities Program (NCP) model, can help neighborhoods become assets for Chicagoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s growth by using comprehensive approaches to improve quality of life. In conclusion, this project isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t just about making a plan. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s about building relationships with one another and establishing the collective power we need to successfully implement the plans we already have. Please join ACT at our Community Summit on July 29th from 9am to 12pm at 415 N. Laramie (By the Hand Club) to begin this process.

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Austin Quality of Life Plan Steering Committee In order to ensure that community residents will be engaged in creating a plan for Austin, Austin Coming Together has formed a Steering Committee for the plan.

Our Working Vision

An empowered and thriving Austin community.

Our Mission

To engage community stakeholders in the creation and implementation of a “Quality of Life Plan” for Austin.

Austin Coming Together

Our Values

Unity, Commitment, Transparency, Collaboration, Action

STEERING COMMITTEE MEMBERS As of July 18, 2017

NAME Annette Wilkerson Cassandra Norman Crystal Bell Deborah Williams George Green Maretta Brown-Miller Mildred Wiley Natasha Smith Walker Ruth Kimble Sharif Walker Terry Redmond Sharon Hartshorn Vanessa Stokes Tom Drebenstedt Athena Williams Allen Van Note Crystal Dyer Dollie Sherman Marvin Austin Stephanie Bell Danielle Dixon Jacquelyn Conard

AFFILIATIONS 1300 N Long Block Club South Austin Neighborhood Association Ella Flagg Young Elementary Austin Coming Together, D. W. Provision Consulting Services Power of Peace Block Club Chicago Park District, Friendship Baptist Church ACT, Institute for Nonviolence, Austin Community Action Council Project Exploration Austin Coming Together, Austin Childcare Providers Network Austin Coming Together, After School Matters South Austin Neighborhood Association South Austin Neighborhood Association Austin Coming Together, 600 N Lockwood Block Club North Ave District Austin Ascending Program Austin Community Action Council, GADA Gone Again Travel Austin Coming Together, 600 N Lorel Block Club Bethel New Life Hope Community Church Westside Health Authority, Good Neighbor Campaign Austin Coming Together, Americorps

Interested in joining the Steering Committee? Contact ACT’s Community Organizer, Jose Abonce, at 773-417-8615 for more information.

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such as attracting and retaining employers and retail; and human development such n Saturday, July 29, Austin Coming as safety, education and opportunities for Together with the support of LISC residents. Chicago, will hold an Austin ComSteering Committee member and Execumunity Summit from 9 a.m. until 12 tive Director of Project Exploration, Nap.m. at the By the Hand Club at 415 tasha Smith-Walker says her social justice N. Laramie. Led by the Austin Quality of background, her ties to Austin and her work Life Plan Steering Committee, this summit informed her decision to join the steering is the first of three planned summits and committee. She has been an Austin resident aims to create a Quality of Life Plan which for ten years and sees education as a key to will state a clear vision for the future, ad- the success of every community. dress the neighborhood’s key “From my day job, I know assets and challenges, and dethe value of engaging minority scribe tangible projects that youth and girls in STEM educaare achievable in five years. tion. As a person who has been Armed with these goals, the doing this work for many years, I group will assign clear reknow that in order to bring about sponsibilities, leads and time change, we have to start from frames for implementation, all within with grassroots efforts, with widespread community not top-down changes.” support. Austin resident and steering ACT’S Jose Abonce notes committee member Vanessa that the purpose of the first Stokes says that moving her own summit is to get 200 to 300 comcommunity towards a brighter munity members to come out future is a big motivator. As and help identify the issues president of her block club and to address. “We have a twenty a member of ACT, she thinks two person steering committee the community summit will be made up of Austin residents, a good way to join residents tostakeholders and civically engether. SHARIF WALKER gage people who are affiliated “Austin was hit hard by the with community-based organi2008 housing crisis. We have a lot zations.” of vacant homes. We need a lot He says that these steering of business development. Going committee members will reach out to their forward and having Austin thrive, it’s impornetworks to invite community members to tant to have residents stay in the community attend the workshop style event, ensuring and be involved.” that the summit will build a community For Sharif Walker, steering committee consensus of the important needs facing member, ACT board chair and Regional Dithe community. Some of these key issues rector of After School Matters, the desire to include: physical development such as get involved stems from his deep ties to the housing, commercial development and community. “Mostly, I’m coming as a resitransportation; economic development dent of Austin. My family has been in Austin

“One of the things that is created with events like this is the political capital of hope. A lot of people across the spectrum have lost hope. We want to turn this around.”

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Members of the Austin Quality of Life Plan Steering Committee plan for their first community summit. for over twenty five years.” As a steering committee member, Walker will lead a table at the initial workshop and help guide the conversation to make sure that residents’ voices are heard. For him, this is a concrete way to work towards a larger goal. “In general, I want the residents of the

community to have a more optimistic look at what our opportunities are. One of the things that is created with events like this is the political capital of hope. A lot of people across the spectrum have lost hope. We want to turn this around.” For more information on the Saturday July 29th Community Summit, call 773.417.8615.

Austin Coming Together OUR COMMON AGENDA • Quality Early Learning • Living Wage Jobs • Safe Neighborhoods • Stable Housing Market Join the conversation at austincomingtogether.org

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Austin Community Summit Saturday July 29, 2017 9:00am to 12:00pm 415 N Laramie (By the Hand Club) Light breakfast will be served

Open to all Austin community members! Join us for the first of three community summits that will result in a plan for the Austin community, by the Austin community. The purpose of the first community summit is to reach consensus on what strategic actions we need to take as a community over the next 5 years. To RSVP call 773-417-8615. Hosted By: The Austin Quality of Life Plan Steering Committee

Austin Weekly News, July 26, 2017

W. Side groups get grants for arts, financial literacy

Over 70 projects in Chicago were awarded total of $136K from Chicago Community Trust By XUEER ZHANG AustinTalks

Longtime West Side resident Arnold Julien heard “the most touching and horrific” thing a few months ago when a 6-year-old approached him during a dinner conversation he was moderating at the Austin Library. “He came up from the other side of the room and said, ‘Can you save me?’” Julien says about the On The Table event sponsored by The Chicago Community Trust. He and about 40 West Siders gathered in mid-May to share insights on Austin’s pressing challenges, including rampant crime that threatens young lives. “I don’t think any kid should ever be focused on whether they’re gonna live today and tomorrow,” he said. “It’s not something that a kid should think about.” An idea immediately came to Julien – reduce teen violence and recidivism on Chicago’s West Side through arts programing while also preparing the youth for the workplace.

The Art Xellence Pilot Summer Program, initiated by Julien and three other West Side residents, will connect elementary to high schoolers involved in the criminal justice system with working artists in fine arts, music, dancing and theater production to help them learn skills and build networks. The goal is to help them excel at an area of work they’re interested in, Julien said. “As of right now, there’s nothing in the community for them to have an outlet to do arts,” he said. “In all reality, the only thing that children have in the Englewood and Austin communities is what’s outside their front door – and that being the dirt or the grass,” Julien said. His proposal is one of 71 projects across Chicago that will receive a total of $135,500 in Acting Up awards from The Chicago Community Trust for ideas inspired by On The Table conversations held in May. Each project is receiving either a $2,500 or $1,000 grant. Two other West Side recipients are both receiving $1,000 grants: Lunch N Learn and the Dream Investment Project. Lunch N Learn plans to hold monthly lunchtime conversations in Austin middle and high schools, giving teens a chance to talk with inspiring adults from across the city about life values and choices. The Dream Investment Project, spearheaded by former Oak Park resident Vau’ve

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“In each and every community, there are people who have ingenuity and creativity that can address the local context,” she said. Davis said the idea for the Dream Investment Project was inspired by the On The Table conversation that happened at Michele Clark Magnet High School – where economics was a hot topic. Students participating in the Dream Investment Project – who are also members of a Chicago Public Schools program that helps the youth identify their career goals – will use some of the $1,000 to invest in the stock market. “We want to touch on something that most students don’t typically learn in high school,” Davis said. “It gives them a jump start on financial investment. By familiarizing them with the investment process, the students will use the profits and the same process to invest back into the Austin community – either a business or an organization, Davis said. Stocks are “not something that’s talked about much, especially in the African-American community,” Davis said, adding the project is also to encourage young people to “save as much as possible.” “Even though now they may not have a lot of funds, there are different things they can do and save in the long run,” said the 32-yearold, who runs a consulting company. CONTACT: austintalks.org@gmail.com

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Davis, intends to teach 10 Austin high school sophomores about financial literacy, including stock market and securities The $2,500 grant given to the Art Xellence Pilot Summer Program will allow them to revitalize a boarded-up property in Englewood, use it for activities and recruit more artists, Julien said. The program will rotate a six-hour to daylong session between Englewood and Austin every weekend for participants. “This will give them an opportunity to really feel connected to something – a sense of hope that they can move forward,” Julien said. The program is set to launch in early August and will eventually recruit 25 to 30 students in each community, with a total of 10 artists. They’ve already reached out to four artists and are working on getting permission for an abandoned property on West Concord Place in Austin, Julien said. In all, nearly 300 groups applied for the awards this year, said Jean Westrick, director of city engagement and partnership of The Chicago Community Trust. “We believe that when people come together, powerful things happen,” Westrick said, adding the micro-grants are meant to underscore the importance of taking action. Twice as many grants were awarded this year – the second year of the program.

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ow are you feeling about the “soda pop tax?” The tax is currently on hold, but the judge in the case is supposed to deliver his permanent ruling on July 28. I love my Pepsi. And I will keep buying it. But should the tax go through, I will not be buying pop, tea or even water in Cook County. And I am asking others subject to paying the tax to do the same thing. It is time that, as taxpayers, we have our own version of the Boston Tea Party. Back then the rallying cry was “No taxation without representation.” That cry can be updated to: “No representation by over-taxation.” What is sickening to me is that the county doesn’t seem to be looking to find a way to save money. All they know is tax, tax, tax to accommodate an ever bloated budget and wasted spending. Even more sickening is that President Toni Preckwrinkle (Taxwinkle) only seems to know how to increase taxes. When the initial vote was taken for this new law, the vote was tied. Preckwrinkle was the deciding vote and she voted in favor of it. If Todd Stroger lost his presidency because of a one-penny sales tax hike and Preckwrinkle turned around and instituted it herself, shouldn’t she lose her job when re-election time comes? I say “yes, Yes, YES!” I heard a young woman on the radio who claimed that she testified in favor of the tax on sweetened drinks before the county board. She has a medical condition and is looking for the tax to cover her medical costs. In fact, when the tax was first proposed,

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REAL ESTATE FOR SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENTâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; 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 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 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 twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in â&#x20AC;&#x153;AS ISâ&#x20AC;? condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE 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 14-17-00208. 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 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. I722006 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENTâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; CHANCERY DIVISION PNC BANK, NATIONAL 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

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Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 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 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 twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in â&#x20AC;&#x153;AS ISâ&#x20AC;? condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney: 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 Mortgageeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I723043

765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney: JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 541-9710 Please refer to file number 16-3152. 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 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. I723433

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, 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 14-16-03161. 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 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. I725038

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 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 highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in 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: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENTâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; 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 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 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 the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in 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,

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENTâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; 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 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 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 twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENTâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; 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

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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. 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

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 WA16-0295. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I725096

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 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

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: HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 4221719 Please refer to file number 2120-11339. 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. I722501

NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 30, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 1, 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 5342 W. ADAMS, Chicago, IL 60644 Property Index No. 16-16-104-0590000 Vol. 564. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $86,770.09. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 541-9710 Please refer to file number 15-1895.

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. I724156

South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 5505 WEST VAN BUREN STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60644 Property Index No. 16-16-117-0220000. The real estate is improved with a single family home with a detached two car garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5pm. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 416-5500. Please refer to file number 9990. 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. I725738

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.

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,

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION DITECH FINANCIAL LLC Plaintiff, -v.ELTON TOGBA, CITIMORTGAGE, INC. FKA CMINY, INC. SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO CITIMORTGAGE SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO FIRST NATIONWIDE MORTGAGE CORPORATION, DELTA FUNDING CORPORATION Defendants 15 CH 15085 5930 W. Augusta Blvd. Chicago, IL 60651 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 29, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 28, 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 5930 W. Augusta Blvd., Chicago, IL 60651 Property Index No. 16-05-409-0290000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $235,836.82. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION MTGLQ INVESTORS, L.P. Plaintiff, -v.RASHMI SINHA, NEIL S. SINHA, WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA, A FEDERAL ASSOCIATION Defendants 15 CH 06657 5342 W. ADAMS Chicago, IL 60644

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION BANK OF AMERICA, NA; Plaintiff, vs. JASON VAN BROECK AKA JASON E. VAN BROECK AKA JASON VANBROECK AKA JASON VANFBROECK; 1751 W. DIVISION CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION; ANNA M. VANBROECK AKA ANNA M. VAN BROECK; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 16 CH 4275 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 25, 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. 17-06-405-023-1003. Commonly known as 1751 West Division Street, Unit 3E, Chicago, Illinois 60622. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a condominium residence. The purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by subdivisions (g) (1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 of the Condominium Property Act Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call The Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Anselmo Lindberg Oliver LLC, 1771 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563-1890. (630) 453-6960. For Bidding instructions visit www.alolawgroup.com 24 hours prior to sale. F16030184 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I725721 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.CLAROLA L SCOTT, FORD MOTOR CREDIT COMPANY LLC Defendants 14 CH 16132 5505 WEST VAN BUREN 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 May 24, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 28, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.SANDRA D. THOMAS, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA– DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT Defendants 15 CH 015665 4712 W. WEST END 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 September 12, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 16, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 4712 W. WEST END AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60644 Property Index No. 16-10-318-0260000. The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, 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 14-15-10975. 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. 14-15-10975 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 15 CH 015665 TJSC#: 37-6342 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. I725868

checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: J. Gregory Scott, HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 4221717 Please refer to file number 2120-1885. 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. I723874

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: POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 263-0003 Please refer to file number 100864. 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. I724263

whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. 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 10143. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. McCalla Raymer Pierce, LLC One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 10143 Attorney Code. 60489 Case Number: 15 CH 00657 TJSC#: 37-5804 I725199

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.MAURICE REED, SHEILA REED A/ K/A SHEILA K REED, LVNV FUNDING, LLC Defendants 13 CH 17713 1215 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 August 3, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 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 1215 N MASSASOIT AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60651 Property Index No. 16-05-229-0130000. The real estate is improved with a two unit two story home with a detached two car garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identifi-

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION NATIONSTAR HECM ACQUISITION TRUST 2016-3, WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, NOT INDIVIDUALLY, BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE Plaintiff, -v.ELISHA PURNELL, JR. AKA ELISHA PURNELL, ESTHER PURNELL, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ACTING BY AND THROUGH THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT Defendants 13 CH 07896 32 S. MAYFIELD 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 June 6, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 7, 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 32 S. MAYFIELD AVE., CHICAGO, IL 60644 Property Index No. 16-17-201-0310000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $246,222.16. 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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR THE POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT DATED AS OF JUNE 1, 2004 MERRILL LYNCH MORTGAGE INVESTORS TRUST MORTGAGE LOAN A S S E T- B A C K E D CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004WMC4 Plaintiff, -v.GERALDINE HAYES, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND UNRECORDED CLAIMANTS Defendants 16 CH 12132 1059 N. MAYFIELD 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 25, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 5, 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 1059 N. MAYFIELD AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60651 Property Index No. 16-05-410-0010000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $221,353.53. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION JAMES B. NUTTER & COMPANY Plaintiff, -v.ETTA DOBYNES, SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, MIDLAND FUNDING LLC, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Defendants 15 CH 00657 1325 NORTH PARKSIDE AVENUE CHICAGO, IL 60651 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 19, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 7, 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 1325 NORTH PARKSIDE AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60651 Property Index No. 16-05-223-0110000. The real estate is improved with a red, brick, two unit apartment, two car detached garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate

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cation 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. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number 11223. 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. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 11223 Attorney Code. 60489 Case Number: 13 CH 17713 TJSC#: 37-5719 I725283

(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: J. Gregory Scott, HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 4221717 Please refer to file number 2120-11230. 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. J. Gregory Scott HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC 111 East Main Street DECATUR, IL 62523 (217) 422-1717 Fax #: (217) 422-1754 CookPleadings@hsbattys.com Attorney File No. 2120-11230 Case Number: 15 CH 17392 TJSC#: 37-6063 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. I725349

fied 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. 16-029258 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I725969

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. I726058

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.MARKEYA C. HOWARD, AS ADMINISTRATOR, CITY OF CHICAGO, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF LAVERNE HOWARD, MARKEYA C. HOWARD, INDERIA C. HOWARDBRYANT A/K/A IDERIA C. HOWARD-BRYANT, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 14 CH 011645 1114 N. MENARD 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 February 29, 2016, 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, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1114 N. MENARD AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60651 Property Index No. 16-05-403-030; 16-05-403-031. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential

real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. 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 14-14-10999. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales

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 14-16-04862. 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. I726427

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION PRIMELENDING, A PLAINSCAPITAL COMPANY Plaintiff, -v.SHARON M. BARNES Defendants 15 CH 17392 736N LECLAIRE 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 January 5, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 7, 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 736N LECLAIRE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60644 Property Index No. 16-09-201-0330000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $139,804.43. 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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR MERRILL LYNCH MORTGAGE INVESTORS TRUST, MORTGAGE LOAN ASSETBACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-AR1 Plaintiff, vs. DAVID R. HEGWOOD Defendants, 16 CH 14796 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 29, 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. 16-15-301-015-0000. Commonly known as 4611 West Harrison Street, 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. Sale terms: 10% down by certi-

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.STAYCEE BEECHAM, MIDLAND FUNDING, LLC Defendants 16 CH 008989 1523 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 October 20, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 23, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1523 N. LECLAIRE AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60651 Property Index No. 16-04-202-0080000. The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. 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.

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