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Cook County is funding 37 community groups to scale up programs that ‘address the root causes of violence and crime,’ Preckwinkle said By PASCAL SABINO Block Club Chicago West and South side groups are in line for millions in funding as county officials funnel $75 million into violence prevention services in neighborhoods hit hardest by gun violence.

By PASCAL SABINO Block Club Chicago This stor y is part of a series looking at gun possession arrests and prosecutions in Cook County, published in partnership with Injustice Watch and The Circuit. Read the first story here.

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Shelbert Ramsey poses for a portrait a er nishing his midnight shi at an Austin restaurant just before 6 a.m. July 29, 2022. Ramsey was arrested by Chicago police o cers on a gun-possession charge a er a tra c stop that wasn’t reported to state regulators. e charges were later dropped. pa Cops

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West Sider Shelbert Ramsey never thought a simple traffic stop could leave him in a desperate legal fight to stay out of Ramsey,prison. 37, was driving through West Garfield Park one afternoon last summer when he saw an old friend and pulled over briefly to say hello, he said. When he pulled away a few seconds later, he saw police lights flashing behind him. “Their reason for pulling me over was for obstruction oftraffic. There was no one behind me, no one around me. There was no traffic at all,” Ramsey said. “I feel they pulled me over illegally, and they were making up excuses [to search me].” Ramsey said the officers asked him to get out ofthe car and searched the

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The Gun Violence and Prevention grants were designed by the county’s Justice Advisory Council as an answer to the increase in shootings since the start ofthe coronavirus pandemic. Though violent crime had been falling since 2016 in Chicago, the pandemic ushered in a wave of instability that made 2021 the deadliest year in decades, police data shows. “Challenges that were already present due to racism and historic disinvestment were ampli-

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The Good Neighbor Campaign re gularly hosts community meetings, pop-up events, spor ts g ames and activities for youth to bring people to gether Participants also canvass the neighborhood to get more people involved, share valuable resources and survey residents on what they feel the community needs in order to stop the violence. “We believe community people are the authority on what needs to happen in their community,” Bell said. With the additional funding, Westside Health Authority will be able to expand its network to support more local leaders in connecting with neighbors. The orga nization will be able to empower those leaders with more training and resources they can of fer to support people living on their blocks, especially those who are most vulnerable, including young people, single moms and for merly incarcerated people, Bell“Wsaid.eare able to af fect people on their blocks We are able to pay stipends to citi zen leaders who eng age with residents in their church or young people on their blocks and point them to resources in their community because a lot of times, resources may exist but people do n’t know where they are,” Bell said.

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The county’s par tnership will “ensure org anizations have the capacity to build successful and innovative programs and reach more residents,” Das said. The initiative also brings to gether the grantees to collaborate and share strategies for reducing gun violence so groups can suppor t each other as they expand their reach, said county Commissioner Dennis Deer.

Austin Weekly News, August 17, 2022 3 fied. There was increased economic hardship. Schools were closed. Services and networks for social support that people re lied on were disrupted,” said county board President Toni Preckwinkle.

The grants re present an investment into 68 community groups with a track record of preventing gun crime using strategies including street outreach and intervention, case management, victims services and workforce development. The funding, suppor ted by the federal American Rescue Plan, is aimed at supporting initiatives that “address the root causes of violence and crime in our communities,” PreckwinkleThirty-ssaid.even of the grants went to West and South side org anizations. “Those working at the community level are best poised to of fer the support our at risk neighbors need to avoid becoming in volved in gun violence,” Preckwinkle said. “Violence prevention is about facilitating healing, building peace and providing sup por t and resources for our historically underinvested communities.”

The grants will be spread out over three years, with the first installment sent to the org anizations in Se ptember, according to the county of ficials

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The funding will allow org anizations already embedded in the most vulnerable communities to scale up programs that are connecting with people most at-risk for gun violence, said Avik Das, executive director of the Justice Advisory Council.

Grant recipients include youth organizations Firehouse Community Ar ts Center in Lawndale and Firebird Community Ar ts in East Garfield Pa rk, workforce programs like Revolution Workshop in East Garfield Park and Manufacturing Renaissance in Lo g an Square and community develop ment groups like Westside Health Author ity in Austin.

Quiwana Bell, CO O of Westside Health Authority, speaks at the announcement of the $75 million Gun Violence and Prevention Grants.

sor t,” Bell said. “We connect with like minded residents who have the desire to change their community And we try to give them a platform they can immediately ef fect, and sometimes that’s their own block because that’s an environment you have some direct control over.”

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“No longer will we do what we’ve always done, where org anizations work in silos and don’t talk to each other about what they’ re doing to get rid of violence,” Deer said.Westside Health Authority will use just more than $1.4 million to grow its Good Neighbor Campaign, which has already been successful in developing a powerful network of eng aged residents dedicated to building a peaceful and thriving Austin, said Chief Operating Of ficer Quiwana Bell.“A lot of people want to do something, but they just don’t know what to do, and they need to be connected to a hub of some

The demand at local food banks keeps in creasing.PastorJody Bady of Jehovah Jireh #1 Outreach Ministry said more people are visiting the food pantry he operates. The reasons vary Some residents continue to be affected by layoffs related to the COVID-19 pandemic, while others work part-time jobs that don’t pay enough to cover their living expenses with the rising cost of food and gas. People experiencing homelessness also have been severely af fected At Jehovah Jireh’s food pantry, located at 5116 W. Chicago Ave., residents can get free pantry items, like canned food, pasta and other nonperishable items The pantry is open Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. On Wednesdays, the pantry also offers residents fresh produce and meat for free Pastor Jody, as he is known in the community, wants residents to know they can get help outside operating hours.

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Food pantries serving the West Side include:

Longtime Austin resident Melmein visits the pantry every Wednesday He usually finds onions, pineapple, potatoes, corn, apples, oranges, pears and celery, among other fruits and vegetables The meat options can include chicken nuggets or hamburger patties, but “the most important thing” are the milk and eggs, he said. “It’s beautiful, you know, having such a large variety to choose from … it’s [enough for] a full course meal,” said Melmein, who asked that he not be fully identified because he doesn’t want people knowing he’s visiting the food pantry every week. Jehovah Jireh also operates a mobile food pantry that visits areas where food assistance is needed most, said Austin Coming To gether’s lead organizer Ethan Ramsay.

Beyond Hunger also operates a brick-and mortar pantry at First United Church of Oak Park, 848 Lake St., where Austin residents can get free food. The only requirements are that residents bring a photo ID and proof of address. Home-bound individuals who cannot go to the pantry can have a family member or friend pick up food on their behalf if they complete a proxy form available here.

Each month, Beyond Hunger delivers about 55 pounds of food to each of the 35 Austin households they serve. Ber nacet hopes to expand the program to 70 households. As inflation continues to increase the cost of food and transportation, it becomes challenging to serve more people At the same time, the number of people experiencing food insecurity continues to rise. Before the pandemic, the home delivery program served about 65 households city wide Now, it serves about 300 households, and that number will likely increase, Ber nacetBeysaid.ondHunger relies on donations to buy most of the fresh food from wholesale and local vendors like Forty Acres Fresh Market. And it stocks most of its shelf items thanks to its partnership with the Chicago Greater Food“WhenDepository.itcomes to us helping the community, we do put a lot of care into it,” Ber nacet said. “There is some food that we don’t accept at Beyond Hunger because we know that it may not meet nutritional standards that we believe people deserve.”

“The way we look at food insecurity is actually focusing more on nutrition insecurity,” Ber nacet said. While each resident picks the food they would like to receive, Beyond Hunger in cludes fresh items like meat, dairy products and fresh produce to ensure people receive nutritious food. “Most of the food we provide [is] diabetic friendly,” Ber nacet said. “There are certain foods that we just cannot remove from our grocery lists [because of client interest] we can never remove mac and cheese from our clients as much as we want to.”

■ Hope Community Church Food Pantry, 5900 W. Iowa St., is open every Friday (12 p.m. to 2 p.m.) and Saturday (10 a.m. to 12 p.m.)

Bady stocks the pantry with food he ob tains from other pantries and donations. As more residents rely on his church’s food pantry, he hopes to secure a partnership with a larger food assistance organization so he can offer fresh produce and meat more than once a week.Thepantry is not the only one challenged by an increasing demand, as the Sun-Times recently reported Austin Coming Together supports Jehovah Jireh along with other organizations ad dressing food insecurity in Austin through its AustinEats initiative AustinEats launched at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, when about 20 local mutual-aid networks, faith-based groups and nonprofits joined efforts, Ramsay said. In the summers of 2020 and 2021, the group orga nized free food distribution days in Austin with support from the Greater Chicago Food Depository.AustinEats helps coordinate joint ac

■ Grace & Peace Church Food Pantry, 1856 N. Leclaire Ave., is open every Tuesday (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.), Wednesday (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.) and Thursday (2 p.m. to 6 p.m.)

■ Circle Urban Ministries Food Pantry, 118 N. Central Ave., is open every Wednesday (9 a.m. to 11 a.m.) and Thursday (1 p.m. to 3 p.m.)

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Food pantries respond to rising need on West Side tivities to reach residents who can’t travel. “We’re coming together to figure out how can we be more coordinated in how we de liver food to residents in the community,” Ramsey said. This summer, Westside Health Authority and the Good Neighbor Campaign has been offering free lunches to children in their Kids Cafe program on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 12 to 2 p.m. at 5437 W. Division St.

The mobile food pantry goes to hot spots or areas with high-criminal activity. Bady said he identifies these areas with help from the 15th District CAPS office. These hot spots temporarily tur n into “safe havens,” the pastorTsaid.hepop-ups help residents like Melmein, who saw a pop-up at the cor ner of Madison Street and Lotus Avenue, then lear ned about the brick-and-mortar pantry.

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In addition to food, residents can get help in applying for federal and state income-based benefits such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Medicaid, RTA Ride Free Permits and cash assistance.

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Other mutual aid groups and food pantries that are part of AustinEats include By the Hand Club for Kids, Bethel New Life, Hope Community Church, Beyond Hunger and Circle Urban Ministries. Other members working to increase food access include the Austin Garden Collective and Forty Acres FreshNinaMarket.Bernacet, program manager at Beyond Hunger, said the Oak Park-based orga nization partners with Austin-based groups like What About Us, A House in Austin and the West Side Network Partners. Their home delivery program helps homebound seniors and adults with disabilities get food delivered in 12 Chicago area neigh borhoods. In Austin, What About Us and other organizations that work with seniors often refer residents to the program.

■ Beyond Hunger Food Pantry in Oak Park is open for recipients every Wednesday (3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.) and Saturday (9 a.m. to 12 p.m.). The drive thru is at 924 Lake St. in Oak Park, and the walk-up is at 848 Lake St. in Oak Park

“We recognize that you can’t just give people groceries,” Ber nacet said. “You have to provide them with other services to help them, you know live a just life like they de serve.”Other food pantries that operate in Austin can be found using the Greater Chicago Food Depository’s map directory.

By PASC AL SABINO Block Club Chicago A woman has filed a med ical malpractice lawsuit against a West Side hospital, saying doctors conducted a sterilization procedure on her without her consent last year. Lourdes Maldonado filed the lawsuit in June against Mount Sinai Hospital in North Lawndale in Cook County Circuit Court. Doctors conducted the sterilization surgery im mediately after Maldonado gave birth via an emer gency cesarean section in spring 2021, according to the suit. Maldonado never signed any infor med consent form nor verbally agreed to the procedure, according to the lawsuit. By the time doctors realized they were not supposed to operate on Maldonado, they had already completed a tubal ligation on one of her fallopian tubes, according to the lawsuit. Doctors didn’t check to verify whether Maldonado requested the sterilization until after one of her tubes had already been tied, ac cording to the lawsuit. Adam Zayed, Maldonado’s attor ney, said the procedure was “a violation of the basic principals underlying surgery.”

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Physicians at Mount Sinai were halfway through tubal ligation when they realized the woman never requested the procedure, according to her lawsuit

The surgery tur ned what was supposed to be one of the happiest days of Maldonado’s life into a nightmare, Zayed said. Maldonado wants to grow her family but now fears she will be unable to conceive, Zayed said. “There was no planning. There was no attempt to get consent, and the doctor went ahead and did it. The absurdity of that is re ally quite profound,” Zayed said. “It’s something nobody expects, and for somebody who just had a baby … that is particularly shocking.”Physicians at Sinai infor med Maldonad about the mishap as soon as she woke from the surgery, Zayed said. However, the hospital’s insurance company has so far been “unwilling to consider justice for Lourde he said. A spokesperson for Sinai doors,” spokesperson Olivia Ar ns said in a statement. Maldonado is suing so Sinai will “take accountabil ity for the situation” and to ensure the hospital raises its standards so “this does not happen to any other women in Chicago,” ZayedSincesaid.the unwanted surgery in May 2021, Maldonado has been unsuccessful in her at tempts to get pregnant and grow her family, Zayed said. While it is sometimes possible to undo a tubal ligation, the procedure has risks and is it is not always successful. Maldonado “is not a person who is feeling great about additional surgeries and procedures on her abdomen,” Zayed said. [She] was shocked and confused about what happened. And that’s part of why she may not be interested in having additional procedures in the future.”

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He had a valid Fire ar m Owner Identification card that he had recently renewed, though his Concealed Car ry License had been revoked without his knowledge when his FOID card had briefly lapsed during the pandemic, he said. Of ficers found the lapsed concealed car ry license when they ran Ramsey’s driver’s license and ar rested him after they found the gun. He was jailed for three days and charged with unauthorized use of a weapon, a felony that carries a penalty of up to three years in prison. Prosecutors eventually dropped the case against Ramsey But he said it was traumatizing to be ar rested and incarcerated after a traf fic stop that he felt happened only because he is Black. “It’s ter rible … because you’ve got these people who can really play with your life, take you from your family, your job and throw you in jail for nothing. Then when you get out of jail, you don’t have anything. You’ve got a record, and you can’t get anything,” Ramsey said.According to data the Chicago Police De par tment is required to re port to state re gulators, traf fic stops like this are extremely rare

“The purpose of [the study] was so we can see what was happening, and, if there’s a ne gative patter n that was unconstitutional, we could change it,” Hendon said. “How can re gulators fix anything if they’re getting incorrect re por ts from the Chicago Police De par Othertment?”police reform advocates war ned the stee p jump in traf fic stops and the concur rent rise in traf fic-stop-related gun ar rests suggest Chicago police could be using pretextual traf fic stops as a strateg y to search people’s cars to crack down on guns, a practice with murky constitutional legitimacy that is obscured by the misrepresentations in the data of how of ficers are interacting with drivers, they said. “What is clear is that some of these traf fic stops are being used as nothing but a predicate to have contact with young men of color,” said Illinois ACLU spokesperson EdSinceYohnka.2015, the ACLU has closely followed the surge in traf fic stops, which is widely thought to be an unintended result of a land mark ACLU settlement with the city that year that required more detailed reporting about pedestri-

6 Austin Weekly News, August 17, 2022 vehicle after claiming they had seen him buy heroin. But the ar rest re port makes no mention of an alle ged drug buy and says no drugs were found.

Ramsey had a gun under his seat, which he said he car ried for protection when he did over night custodial work in a rough part of the West Side

The Police De par tment re por ted in 2021 that of ficers searched drivers in only about 1 percent of all traf fic stops, and found weapons in one-tenth of 1 percent of those stops.But Ramsey’s traf fic stop and gun ar rest weren’ t re por ted to the state — and neither were thousands of other traf fic stops that ended in gun possession ar rests since 2014, according to an analysis by Block Club Chicago and In justice Watch. CPD re por ted finding weapons in only 388 traf fic stops in 2021, according to data re por ted to the state as par t of the Illinois Traf fic Stop Study. But our analysis of gun ar rests that year found that more than 2,300 people were ar rested on gun charges and also cited for a minor traf fic violation during the same encounter, indicating that the ar rest likely star ted with a traf fic stop. Chicago police of ficials did not respond to specific questions about the data discrepancies sent on multiple occasions over the past several months A Police De par tment spokesperson wrote in an emailed statement that the “Chicago Police De part ment is continuously working to strengthen its data collection and analysis. By improving our data collection, we can identify patter ns that can help inform training and de par tment policy development.”Thedata discrepancies are coming to light at a time when the total number of traf fic stops Chicago police re por ted to the state has risen exponentially, from just 85,000 in 2015 to more than 600,000 in 2019, before dipping again to about 350,000 per year since the star t of the COVID-19 pandemic. Black drivers were pulled over at five times the rate of white drivers in 2021, according to the traffic stop study data. But the under re por ted stops, searches and gun ar rests sug gest the impact of traf fic stops is weighing even more heavily on Black drivers than the traf fic stop study data suggest. About 85 percent of the adults ar rested on gun possession charges and cited for a traf fic violation in 2021 were Black.Rickey Hendon, a for mer state senator who helped write the traf fic stop study le gislation, said the data discrepancies dangerously shroud the true racial disparities of the Chicago Police De part ment’s tactics

Austin Weekly News, August 17, 2022 7 an stops, which led to a decrease in those stops, also known as “stop-and-frisk.” But if officers are re porting only a small fraction of traffic stop arrests, it also means Chicago police leadership may be making strate gic decisions based on wildly inaccu rate data, Yohnka said. “If officers can seize guns in a traffic stop and then never re port the traffic stop, the leadership has no way to form strategies to influence public safety because they have no idea what’s actually going on,” Yohnka said. The inaccurate data is “a missed opportunity of police management to see what’s going on the street and also a missed opportunity for the public to understand how they’ re policed,” he said. Traffic stops and gun arrests both up sharply At the same time the number of traffic stops by Chicago police has spiked, so has the number of gun possession arrests. In 2014, Chicago police arrested about 2,500 adults on gun possession charges. By 2020, gun arrests had more than doubled to over 5,500, with the vast majority of those considered nonviolent gun cases by prosecutors since the gun was never fired. An increasing proportion of those arrests stem from traffic stops, according to our analysis of gun possession arrests with an accompanying traffic citation. This analysis likely understates how many people are arrested on gun charges after a traffic stop, since many drivers, including Ramsey, are never cited for the alle ged traffic violation that prompted the stop. The stops and arrests disproportionately occur on the South and West sides. “In my perspective, doing this job, there is a very, very clear pattern of selective [traffic] enforcement,” said Margaret Armalas, an assistant Cook County public defender who recently co-wrote an opinion piece criticizing Chicago police for their gun arrest strateg y. ”These are traffic stops that are only being enforced in communi ties of color. Nobody is getting pulled over in Lincoln Park because they didn’t use a turn signal. This isn’t about safety.”

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The Office of the Cook County Public Defender says nearly one-quarter of the felony cases it handles are for nonviolent gun possession. Armalas said the pattern she sees every day in the courtroom suggests Chicago police have simply replaced stop and-frisk with potentially unconstitutional traffic“Thestops.problem with underreporting the data is that if we effectively have ‘stop-and frisk’ in Chicago, then we need to know. Everyone needs to know,” Armalas said. “It’s happening, and it’s unconstitutional and fundamentally unfair, and it’s creating dis trust between communities and the police.” It’s not just that officers are not documenting searches and arrests on their traffic stop contact cards. Rather, officers frequently do not document the traffic stop at all when an arrest is made. An examination of a sample of arrest re ports showed that in most gun arrests described in the re port as stemming from a traffic stop, there is BOYLE/Block Club Chicago

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8 Austin Weekly News, August 17, 2022 no matching record in the Police Depart ment’s traffic stop data, which means the interaction is completely omitted from the traffic stop study. State Sen. Elgie Sims Jr., who spear headed efforts to make the traffic stop study permanent, said the inaccuracies in the data reveal an institutional resistance to change and the inability of police lead ers to bring the department into compli ance with the law. “You can’t train away someone’s racist heart. What you can do is provide a mirror for an individual to see the biases that they have and the negative impacts that that can have on those interactions,” Sims said. Ramsey said when officers selectively pull over drivers as a way offinding weap ons rather than to promote road safety, it destroys trust in the police “I try to avoid [police] as much as possible,” Ramsey said. “I don’t want them to see me, and I don’t want to see them. And it’s terrible for me as a taxpaying citizen [who] ain’t never been in trouble, don’t have a record, to feel like that about police officers.”Thiskind ofenforcement also affects many people like Ramsey, who are at tempting to be in compliance with gun regulations, rather than people actually involved in gun violence, he said. “They’re just making up illegal reasons to pull people over. I believe that’s what’s going on,” Ramsey said. “They’re trying to find guns any and every way possible, except the right way.”

What Do You Need To Carry A Gun In Illinois?

Illinois residents need a valid Firearm Owner’s Identification card to buy and own a gun. A FOID cardholder can have a gun at their home, but they aren’t able to carry their gun on their person unless it is unloaded and ke pt in an enclosed case or a gun box. Any person convicted ofa felony or certain misdemeanors, like domestic battery, is ineligible for a FOID card. There are also re strictions on individuals with certain mental health needs. To legally carry a gun, a person needs to get a concealed carry license. A concealed carry license allows a person to carry a loaded handgun in public. The process for getting a concealed carry license is much stricter, and it requires a person to already have a FOID card. Any violent misdemeanor makes a person ineligible for a concealed carry license. Drug convictions, driving under the influence and alcohol abuse can also make a person ineligible. A concealed carry license also requires 16 hours of concealed carry gun training.

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Bethany Carbajal, Strider Foundation’s school logistics specialist, said that their goal is to teach as many kindergarteners as possible how to bike, no matter where they live — something that, she said, is more im portant than ever as fewer and fewer kids are“We’activere providing the knowledge and a positive foundation and a life-long skill,” she said. “[Biking] increases strength, independence and even awareness; improves mental and social wellbeing; and increases balance and safety.” Carbajal said that Piccolo applied on July 18, and Spencer’s application is further down the line. Rodriguez said that he reached out to the Strider Foundation, because he wants to get the kids biking. “In the communities of color, we don’t have the resources the more af fluent schools have,” he added. According to the Chicago Public Schools data, Piccolo’s student body is 59.5% Hispanic and 29.6% Black. In addition, 93.4% of all students are low-income and 40% of the students have limited English-language proficiency. Spencer’s student body is 95.4% Black and 2.2% Hispanic. “In a working-class community of color, where obesity is high and healthy habits are not encouraged, a bike is the smallest gift promoting self-care that an organization can give,” Rodrigue z said. He feels that learning how to bike benefits kids in many ways. Cycling improves their coordination and physical fitness, and expands how far they can travel. The expanded travel, in turn, expands their worldview and the sense of what’s possibl e, he said. “The bike chains are the only chains that can liberate us,” Rodriguez said. “We expect for these bikes to [give] more freedom for students and, hopefull y, with thi s cycling knowledge, they will be able to expand their horizons and explore other places they’ve never been to.” Carbajal said that the school requested 20 bikes, so they have to raise at least $5,542.52 and they have about a year to raise it. As of Aug. 11, the campaign hasn’t had any donations. T:

West Side schools seeking to teach kindergarteners biking Piccolo and Spencer are working to bring the nonpro t Strider Education Foundation to the West Side to teach children biking

Strider Education Foundation, the nonprofit arm of Strider Bikes, a children’s bike manufacturer based in Rapid City, S.D., is working to bring its All Kids Bike progr am to two West Side schools All Kids Bike supplies the bikes and helps teach kids how to bike in participating schools. T he catch is that the schools must come up with an average of $6,000 either out of their own budg et or by fundraising. T he progr am helps with the fundraising by setting up a fundraising page and helping the schools promote the initiativeThisyear, West Humboldt Park’s Piccolo School of Excellence, an elementary school at 1040 N. Keeler Ave., has suc cessfully applied for the progr am while Austin’s Spencer Elementary Technolo gy Academy, 214 N. Lavergne Ave., is currently applying to be part of the All Kids Bike program.HugoRodriguez, Piccolo’s at-risk youth coordinator, said that teaching kids how to bike is especially important for communities of color that have historically been under-resourced.Accordingto the Strider Foundation press release, All Kids Bike “equips schools with everything they need to teach children how to ride; teacher training and certification, a structured 8-lesson curriculum,” as well as free Strider bikes and bike helmets. The program will continue to offer support to the schools for five years.

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I’d say each bag held over a hundred pounds of rock The man took 20 of the bags away, but left nine. And after repeatedly calling the man to get the final nine bags, my friend was frustrated because she just wanted them goneSince I needed rocks for my now rede signed backyard, I told her I would take the rocks. I took my own black bags and divided the rocks into second and third bags because they were so heavy. On my last trip home with the rocks, there was a young gentleman who stopped his car and asked if I needed help getting them out of the car and onto the back sidewalk. And I admitted I did. And he lifted those rocks like they were nothing. So to the young gentleman driving that Jeep, thank you so very much! I ended up spending over two weeks cleaning those rocks because they were covered with dirt, dried grass clippings and other miscellaneous garbage. I dug up the dirt from in front of the wall, added a double layer of landscape fabric and slowly but surely added buckets of clean rocks to that area. If you don’t like doing yard work, rocks are a great way to decorate But be forewar ned, it takes a lot of rocks to fill an area nicely

On Aug. 11, they held an event at The Quarry Art & Cultural Center, 2423 E. 75th St., to gar ner support to launch Ford’s run for mayor.Theevent was announced in a press release last week and across social media channels run by Watson and Williams, who said Chicago needs “a mayor who will bring healing to prosper ity to all Chicagoans.” The press release also said it’s time for a change in leadership as “violence is out of control” in the city “We’re calling on him to seek this opportunity to run,” Williams said in a phone interview. “The people are calling on Ford.”

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It is not the first time the two have inter acted with the state lawmaker. Last year, Ford joined the American Descendents of Slaves (ADOS) Chicago movement, led by Watson, in their petition to get the state gover nment to provide emergency relief to Black Illinois residents and declare violence a health crisis.

Williams, who recently lost his primary run for state Senate where he ran as a Republican, said he believes Ford has a great chance of winning because he would run a “people-driven campaign.”Thegoal is to get 200,000 signatures of support and raise at least $500,000 over the next few months, according to Williams andFoWatson.rdsaid he was not aware of last week’s event and would not be in attendance. He said he did not know of the fundraising ef forts underway, but he had told them it would take “a couple million dollars to win.” Williams and Watson said Ford is in a simi lar situation as when Harold Washington was running for mayor in the 1980s. “He didn’t call on himself, the people drafted him to run.”

The Austin lawmaker, who ran in 2019, said he’s open to running again if enough people ‘are able to pull something together’ in next few months

American Descendents of Slaves Chicago also is pushing for reparations for Black de scendants of slaves. (According to its Twitter page, it is not affiliated with the controversial group ADOS.) Watson, president of Freedmen Descendants of Chicago for merly ADOS, participated in last year’s “We Want to Live” walk to urge the White House to declare violence a health crisis. According to ABC7 Chicago, the “walk” was led by Pastor Williams. Watson said Ford donated to this effort last year and was a key player in getting Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker to sign the health equity law HB 158 in April 2021. Williams has also joined Ford several times to speak about the ongoing violence faced by Black communities in Chicago, including a statewide tour in 2018 that sought to hear the people’s thoughts on violence. If Ford, who’s served in the Illinois House since 2007, gets drafted, he will be the 10th candidate to join the race against Lightfoot, who was elected in 2019. The latest candidate to get into the race, Ald. Sophia King (4th), announced her candidacy this week through a campaign video, as reported by WBEZ.

The Austin lawmaker, who ran for mayor in 2019, is “open” to running again, according to Watson and Williams, who said they have spoken to him about their plans In an interview with AustinTalks, Ford confir med he is considering a run if the group driving the efforts to draft him “is able to pull something together.” “It becomes a different campaign when the people are drafting you,” Ford said. “When people draft a campaign, it means they are invested in the city it means we would have an agenda to make the city a better place.”

Activists trying to dra Rep. Ford into mayoral race

By FRANCIA GARCIA HERNANDEZ AustinTalks Marlon Watson, leader of the Freedmen Descendants of Chicago, and Pastor Anthony Williams of King Inter national Ministry are calling on Chicagoans to draft state Rep La Shawn Ford (8th) to join a growing field of candidates challenging Mayor Lori Lightfoot.

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Rocks: a great alternative to grass

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Home ownership has a middle name. It’s called “continuous work.” For the past couple of years, I’ve had work done on my house that has caused both my front and back yards to not get the care they needed. When the steps to my bungalow almost collapsed last year, I had to have new steps poured and new side walls built. I was left with a bunch of old bricks that I preferred not to throw away. So I ended up lining the front of my house with those bricks. I also had some brick pavers. I ended up paving the little bit of yard between my front walkway and my neighbor’s gangway. I will not miss having to mow that little piece of grass. I left about a foot of dirt so that I can still have a flower bed on that side I planted about a hundred tulip bulbs, and this spring, it was absolutely enjoyable to watch all the different tulip colors slowly emerge from the ground. As the tulips died back, I had zinnia flower seeds, which I sowed, and now they have grown into a beautiful floral border for the sidewalk.Ilaidin a bunch of grass seed and my front yard is green, although there is still a significant amount of weeds in it. I will be spending time using weed-and feed to kill the unwanted green growth. But it’s looking very nice out front and the hard work I put into it is paying off. I also decided that since the front yard was coming along so nicely, I should tackle the backyard. Years ago, I built a retaining wall. It’s the perfect seating area should I have a large gathering, but it’s also difficult to get the lawn mower to cut the grass in front of it. So I decided to take on a new project. I decided that rocks in front of the wall would be my updated look.At the same time, a friend who lives way south in Park Forest decided she no longer wanted the rocks that were in front of her house. She hired a man and he dug up 29 black bags of rocks.

Principals and procedures of computer systems, such as, data communication, hierarchical structure, backups, testing and critical commandandcomputerPrinciplesauto-attendant.PBX,communication,technology,TelecommunicationsandserialCAT5/6,CablingswitchesincludingconfigurationNetworkOS,OSofincludingserversconfigurationHardwareanalysis.andsoftwareof.computers,andmobiledevices,computingenvironmentWindowsServerandDesktopandapplications,Unix/LinuxVMware,iOS/Android.protocols,security,andadministration,firewalls,routers,andwirelesstechnology.andwiring,includingfibernetwork,telephone,communication,termination,punch-down.theoryandincludingVoiP,serialwirelessprotocols,analog,fax,voicemailandandmethodsofprogramming,codingtesting,includingpowershell,scripting,macros,and

5. Configure, test, and deploy end-user systems, such as, workstations, laptops, mobile devices, printers, and software.

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4 Assist the recreation department in set up, construction, and repair of all special event props. Qualifications: 21 years of age. A valid Illinois State Driver License (Class A). In good physical condition with sufficient strength to lift and hold 50 Interestedpounds.candidates shall submit an application in person or by email: John Beto, Director of Parks 401 Thatcher Avenue River Forest, Illinois 60305 jbeto@rfparks.com708-366-6660x103

Working Hours: The Park Specialist is a full time non-exempt position working 40 hours per week, plus overtime. The scheduled work hours for this position are Monday –Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, including ½ hour unpaid lunch. Hours may be shifted occasionally to accommodate specific tasks.

The Village of Oak Park is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Parking Enforcement Officer in the Police Department Field Services Division. This position will perform a variety of duties and responsibilities involved in the enforcement of Village parking regulations; and to provide general information and assistance to the public. Applicants are encouraged to visit the Village of Oak Park’s website http://www.oak-park.us/. Interested and qualified applicants must complete a Village of Oak Park application.

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7. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. 8. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. 9. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

VB Modernscripts.office procedures, methods and computer equipment. Technical writing, office productivity tools and database packages. Ability to: Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities, which may include the following: - Walking, standing or sitting for extended periods of time - Operating assigned equipment - Lift 50 pounds of equipment, supplies, and materials without -assistanceWorking in and around computer equipped vehicles Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for: - Making observations - Communicating with others - Reading and writing - Operating assigned equipment and vehicles Maintain mental capacity allowing for effective interaction and communication with others. Maintain reasonable and predictable attendance. Work overtime as operations require. Experience and Training Experience:Guidelines Three years of network/system administration in the public or private sector, maintaining a minimum of 75 Client Workstation computers. AND Training: Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in computer science or a related field. Certifications in Microsoft Server Administration, Networking, Applications and Cisco PossessionNetworking.of a valid Illinois Driver License is required at the time of Vaccinationappointment.against COVID-19 strongly preferred. WORKING CONDITIONS Work in a computer environment; sustained posture in a seated position for prolonged periods of time; continuous exposure to computer screens; work in and around computerized vehicles outdoor and garage facility; lifting heavy equipment, communication cabling and wiring into walls and ceilings.

9.planning.Assistend-users with computer problems or queries. Troubleshoot systems as needed and meet with users to analyze specific system 10.needs.Ensure the uniformity, reliability and security of system resources including network, hardware, software and other forms of systems and data.

1. Ensure that best in class customer service is provided to both internal and external customers and also embrace, support, and promote the Village’s core values, beliefs and culture.

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Summary: The Park Specialist is responsible for assisting the Director of Parks with the maintenance operations of the Park District grounds, facilities, and equipment. The work includes, but not limited to: 1. Landscape maintenance operations for the Park District. This includes but not limited to: a. Turf maintenance: Mowing, irrigation, fertilizing, seeding, weed control, and trash removal. b. Athletic field maintenance: Baseball diamond infields, soccer fields, football fields, basketball courts, tennis courts, and installation and maintenance of necessary apparatus of each field use. c. Landscape maintenance: Soil grading and preparation, tree planting, tree trimming, tree spraying, tree watering, mulch bed maintenance, and flower bed maintenance. d. Construction: Installation of park/ playground equipment, park benches, park signage, retaining walls, and drainage systems. 2. Assist with the custodial maintenance of all Park District facilities. 3. Assist with any equipment repairs for the Park District. This includes but not limited to vehicles, tractors, any facility, or program equipment.

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Starting Salary Range: $17.50$20.38/HR plus full benefits

kitchen, living room, bathroom, closed in back porch. Heat included. $1150 per month. 1 month security. Call 773-626-5751 FIRE INSPECTOR The Village of Oak Park is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Fire Inspector Part-Time in the Fire Department. This serves the public through enforcement of Village fire & life safety codes and ordinances; through inspections of residential, commercial and industrial properties; and provides consultation and information to residents, architects, attorneys, fire services personnel and builders regarding laws, rules, regulations and policies relating to fire and life safety. Applicants are encouraged to visit the Village of Oak Park’s website http://www.oak-park.us/jobs. MARKETPLACE WANTED TO BUY WANTED MILITARY ITEMS: Helmets, medals, patches, uniforms, weapons, flags, photos, paperwork, Also toy soldiers – lead or plastic – other misc. toys. Call Uncle Gary 708-522-3400 WANTED TO BUY WANTED TO BUY CLASSICS WANTED Restored or Unrestored Cars & Vintage Motorcycles Domestic / Import Cars: Mercedes, Porsche, Corvette, Ferrari’s, Jaguars, Muscle Cars, Mustang & Mopars $$ Top $$ all makes, Etc. Collector James 630-201-8122 CLASSICS WANTED Restored or Unrestored Cars & Vintage Motorcycles Domestic / Import Cars: Mercedes, Porsche, Corvette, Ferrari’s, Jaguars, Muscle Cars, Mustang & Mopars $$ Top $$ all makes, Etc. Collector630-201-8122James CLASSICS WANTED Restored or Unrestored Cars & Vintage Motorcycles Domestic / Import Cars: Mercedes, Porsche, Corvette, Ferrari’s, Jaguars, Muscle Cars, Mustang & Mopars $$ Top $$ all makes, Etc. Collector James 630-201-8122 BUDGET OFFICER (ORIGINAL) The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago will be accepting applications for the following classification(s): Budget Officer (Original) Additional information regarding salary, job description, requirements, etc. can be found on the District’s website at www.districtjobs.org or call 312751-5100. An Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/D HELP WANTED

2. Configure, test, and deploy network systems, such as, firewalls, routers, switches, wireless equipment, network servers and storage arrays.

4. Configure, test, and monitor server and end-user systems for security, such as, user accounts, login scripts, file access privileges, and group policy management.

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3. Configure, test, and deploy system servers, such as, file, print, Internet, e-mail, database, and application servers.

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6. Test, configure, deploy, and support security systems, such as, facility access system, video & audio system. 7. Monitor and auditing of networks, systems, and user activities to ensure security and efficiency of systems. Create scripts and reports of detail activities for regular review. 8. Perform and participate in disaster recovery activities, such as, backup procedures, data recovery, and system recovery

HELP WANTED PREPAREDNESSEMERGENCYANDRESPONSECOORDINATOR

The Village of Oak Park is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Emergency Preparedness and Response Coordinator in the Health Department/Village Manager’s Office. This position will coordinate disaster response, crisis management and medical countermeasure dispensing/ distribution activities for the Village of Oak Park, provide disaster preparedness training, and prepare emergency plans and procedures for natural (e.g., floods, earthquakes), wartime, or technological (e.g., nuclear power plant emergencies, hazardous materials spills, biological releases) or disasters. This single class position is also responsible for the complex administrative duties required for state, federal and local response processes and grant management. Applicants are encouraged to visit the Village of Oak Park’s website tionsapplication.mustInterestedhttp://www.oak-park.us/jobs.andqualifiedapplicantscompleteaVillageofOakParkFirstreviewofapplica-willbeAugust5,2022.

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SUPERVISION AND EXERCISED directly to the Information Technology Services Director. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES: Essential and other important duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following: Essential duties and responsibilities

Other important responsibilities and duties 1. Train users in the area of existing, new or modified computer systems and procedures. 2. Participate in the preparation of various activity reports. 3. Travel and support remote facilities and partner agencies. 4. Operate, administer and manage the Village and Public Safety computer systems, including E-911 center, in-vehicle computer 5.systems.Prepare clear and logical reports and program documentation of procedures, processes, and 6.configurations.Completeprojects on a timely and efficient manner.

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REAL ESTATE FOR SALE REAL ESTATE FOR SALE REAL ESTATE FOR SALE REAL ESTATE FOR SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENTCHANCERY DIVISION TOWD POINT MORTGAGE TRUST 2017-FRE1, US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE; Plaintiff, vs. JIANN J. KIM AKA JIANN KIM; JON WALKER;DOUGLAS BMO HARRIS BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FKA HARRIS NA; CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA) NA; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; NOTICE19Defendants,CH8156OF 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, September 6, 2022 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auc tion to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. Commonly16-11-403-019-0000.knownas3515 West Carroll Avenue, Chicago, IL 60624. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a multi-family resi dence. The successful purchaser is entitled to possession of the property only. The purchaser may only obtain possession of units within the multiunit property occupied by individuals named in the order of possession. Sale terms: 10% down by certi fied funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for Forinspection.information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611. 18-030343 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com INI3199618THECIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENTCHANCERY DIVISION WFRBS 2013-C18 NORTH WABASH AVENUE, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company Plaintiff, vs. HCP OXFORD OBG CASS PROPERTY COMPANY, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company; OWNERS;UNKNOWN and NONRECORD PUBLICNOTICE20Defendants,CLAIMANTS:CH7321OFSALENOTICE

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a commercial (Hotel) property and may be made available for inspection by contacting Frontline Real Estate Partners at (847) 7808065. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. For information call Mr. Dean M. Victor at Plaintiff's Attorney, Foley & Lardner LLP, 321 North Clark Street, Chicago, Illinois 60654-5313. (312) INTERCOUNTY832-4500. JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com INI3199620THECIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENTCHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE MERRILL LYNCH FIRST FRANKLIN MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, MORTGAGE LOAN CERTIFICATES,ASSET-BACKEDSERIES 2007-4 Plaintiff, vs. JAMES L. MCDOWELL, CANDICE CO., INC., LVNV FUNDING LLC, CITY OF CHICAGO, TRUSTINDEPENDENTCORPORATION, AS TRUSTEE, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS NOTICECalendar21Defendants,CH406556OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Wednesday, September 7, 2022 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 follow ing described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. Commonly16-16-113-014-0000.knownas5351 W. JACKSON BLVD., CHICAGO, IL 60644. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family resi dence. 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 sub section (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, Forest Park GARAGE SALE 1425 MARENGO FRI – SAT – SUN 8/19 – 8/20 – 8/21 9AM TO 5PM

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IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 3, 2022, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 16, 2022, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real Commonlyestate: known as 4112 W 5TH AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60624 Property Index No. 16-15-406-0210000 The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the high est bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the resi dential 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 assess ments 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 cation for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 (630) THE794-9876 JUDICIAL SALES OneCORPORATIONSouthWacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) You236-SALEcanalso 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 advisedCollectionNOTE:TJSC#:CaseAttorneyAttorneyAttorneyE-Mail:630-794-5300pleadings@il.cslegal.comFileNo.14-20-01890ARDCNo.00468002Code.21762Number:2020CH0284342-2789PursuanttotheFairDebtPracticesAct,youarethatPlaintiff’sattorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Case # 2020 CH 02843 INI3200320THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENTCHANCERY WILMINGTONDIVISIONSAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, AS TRUSTEE OF STANWICH MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST I GERALDINE-v.-Plaintiff, C JONES, CHARLES P GOLBERT, GUARDIAN OF THE ESTATE OF GERALDINE C JONES 443522DefendantsCH01312WESTFULTON 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 May 16, 2022, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 20, 2022, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real Commonlyestate: known as 4435 WEST FULTON STREET, CHICAGO, IL Property60624 Index No. 16-10-317-0090000 The real estate is improved with a single family residence with garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the high est bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the resi dential 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 assess ments 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 cation for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL, 60602. Tel No. (312) 346-9088. THE JUDICIAL SALES OneCORPORATIONSouthWacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) You236-SALEcanalso visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7

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IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Order of Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, September 6, 2022 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction, pursuant to the Illinois Mortgage Foreclosure Law and the Uniform Commercial Code, to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate and related personal property: P.I.N. Commonly17-10-111-007-0000.knownas640 North Wabash Avenue, Chicago, Illinois Which60654. will be sold along with the following personal property more fully described in the UCC Financing Statement filed with Delaware Department of State as 2913-4802238: (a) all easements, rights-of-way, strips and gores of land, streets, ways, alleys…; (b) all machinery, furniture, furnishings, equipment, computer software…; (c) all awards or payments…; (d) all leases, subleases and other agree ments or arrangements … entered into affecting the use, enjoyment or occupancy of, or the conduct of any activity upon or in, the premises…; (e) all proceeds of and any unearned premiums on an insurance poli cies…; (f) the right, in the name and on behalf of debtor, to appear in and defend any action or proceeding…; (g) all accounts (including reserve accounts), escrows…; (h) all pro ceeds, products, offspring, rents and profits from any of the foregoing….

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CollectionNOTE:TJSC#:Casecago.comE-Mail:Fax312-645-6091#:866-929-7392lbernstein@bernsteinlawchi-Number:2009CH3656442-2800PursuanttotheFairDebtPracticesAct,youare 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 COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENTCHANCERY DIVISION REVERSE MORTGAGE FUNDING STACEY-v.-Plaintiff,LLC ALVARADO, HEIDI AGUILAR, ASHLEY BORYS, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF JOSEPH BORYS, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, JULIE FOX, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR JOSEPH BORYS (DECEASED), JULIA A. 37222021DefendantsMITCHELLCH04180WESTLYNDALE STREET CHICAGO, IL 60647 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 23, 2022, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 26, 2022, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described Plaintiff and Defendants; AMCORE BANK, N.A., DIMv.Plaintiff,2121, INC., VYACHESLAV YAROSLAVTAKONSKYY,KOT, MOHAMMED ALI PATRICIAZAHEDI, S. ZAHEDI, CITY OF CHICAGO, OZINGA CHICAGO RMC, INC., CODEX GROUP, INC., UNKNOWN OWNERS, GENERALLY AND NONRECORD DIMv.Counter-plaintiff,ASSETSDefendantsCLAIMANTSGROUP,INC.,2121,INC.,MOHAMMED, ALI PATRICIAZAHEDI, S. ZAHEDI, CITY OF CHICAGO, OZINGA CHICAGO RMC, INC., UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD 21192009Counter-defendants.CLAIMANTS,CH36564W.GrandAve.,2121 W. Grand Ave., 2129 W. Grand Ave. CHICAGO, IL 60612

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LEGATEES OF LARUE EVANS, BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO LASALLE BANK, N.A., UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, JULIE FOX, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR LARUE EVANS (DECEASED), KATONDRIA 34172020DefendantsROBINSONCH01798WEST FRANKLIN CHICAGO,BOULEVARDIL 60624 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 24, 2022, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 27, 2022, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real Commonlyestate: known as 3417 WEST FRANKLIN BOULEVARD, CHICAGO, IL 60624 Property Index No. 16-11-227-0020000, 16-11-227-003-0000 The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the Uponcourt.payment in full of the amount

attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that Casepurpose.#22CH 01312 I3199388

NOTICE OF MECHANICS LIEN PUBLICSALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 18, 2013 and amended May 19, 2022, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 16, 2022, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 2119 W. Grand Ave., 2121 W. Grand Ave., 2129 W. Grand Ave., CHICAGO, IL 60612 Property Index No. 17-07-127-0060000; 17-07-127-005-0000, 17-07The127-002-0000realestate is improved with a commercial properties. The judgment amount was Sale$573,619.50terms:25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure

CLASSIFIED BY PHONE: (708) 613-3333 BY FAX: (708) 467-9066 BY E-MAIL: EMAIL@GROWINGCOMMUNITYMEDIA.ORG 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 JAMES D. TRAIL, THE BERNSTEIN LAW FIRM, LLC Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 350 N CLARK ST, SUITE 400, CHICAGO, IL, 60654 (312) 645-6096. THE JUDICIAL SALES OneCORPORATIONSouthWacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236YouSALEcan also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. LOUIS D. BERNSTEIN THE BERNSTEIN LAW FIRM, LLC 350 N CLARK ST, SUITE 400 CHICAGO IL, 60654

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE REAL ESTATE FOR SALE REAL ESTATE FOR SALE REAL ESTATE FOR SALE REAL ESTATE FOR SALE REAL ESTATE FOR SALE REAL ESTATE FOR SALE real Commonlyestate: known as 3722 WEST LYNDALE STREET, CHICAGO, IL Property60647 Index No. 13-35-111-028The0000 real estate is improved with a Saleresidence.terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS IF605/18.5(g-1).YOUARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 (630) 794THE9876 JUDICIAL SALES OneCORPORATIONSouthWacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236YouSALEcan 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 COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY LLC D/B/A MR. COOPER SANDRA-v.-Plaintiff, L CRAVENS-MINTZ, FIRST UNION HOME EQUITY BANK, N.A., ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY 37482019DefendantsCH02163NOKETO AVENUE CHICAGO, IL 60634 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 27, 2022, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 29, 2022, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 3748 N OKETO AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60634 Property Index No. 12-24-220-0310000 (VOL. 314) The real estate is improved with a Saleresidence.terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 (630) THE794-9876 JUDICIAL SALES OneCORPORATIONSouthWacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236YouSALEcan 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

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CollectionNOTE:TJSC#:CaseAttorneyAttorneyAttorneyE-Mail:630-794-5300pleadings@il.cslegal.comFileNo.14-21-04232ARDCNo.00468002Code.21762Number:2019CH0216342-2580PursuanttotheFairDebtPracticesAct,youare 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 Casepurpose.#2019 CH 02163 I3199817 bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 (630) 794THE9876 JUDICIAL SALES OneCORPORATIONSouthWacker Drive, 24th that Plaintiff’s attorney deemed to debt collector attempting that Casepurpose.#2020 CH 01798 INI3199785THECIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENTMECHANICS LIEN SECTION MIDWEST REAL ESTATE PARTNERS INC. Intervenor Plaintiff, AMCORE-v.- BANK, N.A., HARRIS N.A., SUCCESSOR IN INTREST TO AMCORE BANK, N.A., DIM 2121, ASSET GROUP, INC, UKRANIAN BUILDERS UNION, LLC, CODEX GROUP INC., OZINGA CHICAGO RMC, INC, U LOGISTICS, INC., YAROSLAV KOT, VYACHESLAV YAKONSKYY, MOHAMMED A. ZAHEDI, PATRICIA S. ZAHEDI, CITY OF CHICAGO, NON-RECORD LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC North Dearborn Street, Suite Chicago1200 IL,

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Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236YouSALEcan 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 CollectionNOTE:TJSC#:CaseAttorneyAttorneyAttorneyE-Mail:630-794-5300pleadings@il.cslegal.comFileNo.14-19-08426ARDCNo.00468002Code.21762Number:2020CH0179842-2397PursuanttotheFairDebtPracticesAct,youare advised

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CollectionNOTE:TJSC#:CaseAttorneyAttorneyAttorneyE-Mail:312-346-908860602pleadings@mccalla.comFileNo.22-08661ILARDCNo.61256Code.61256Number:22CH0131242-1929PursuanttotheFairDebtPracticesAct,youare Plaintiff’s

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Austin Weekly News, August 17, 2022 15 CLASSIFIED BY PHONE: ( 708) 613-3333 BY FA X: ( 708) 467-9066 BY E-MAIL: EMAIL@GROWINGCOMMUNIT Y MEDIA.OR G STARTING A NEW BUSINESS? Publish Your Assumed Name Legal Notice inAustin Weekly News Call the Experts Before You Place Your Legal Ad! Call 773/626-6332 REALFORESTATESALE REALFORESTATESALE REALFORESTATESALE REALFORESTATESALE REALFORESTATESALE REALFORESTATESALE REALFORESTATESALE 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. Commonly13-14-207-038-1008.knownas3217 West Leland Avenue, Unit 3-E, Chicago, TIL60625.hemortgaged 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 NOTbe open for Forinspection.information call Law Clerk at Plaintiff's Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 3609455. W20-0357 ADC INTERCOUNTY JUDICIALSALES I3200151intercountyjudicialsales.comCORPORATION IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNT Y DE PA RT MEN TCHANCERY DIVISION HSBC BANK USA NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR FREMONTHOME LOAN TRUST2006-C MORTGAGE BACKED CERTIFICATES SERIES DEANvs.Plaintiff,2006-C;C. WILLIAMS; REBECCAL. WILLIAMS; LELAND EIGHT AT ALBANY PARK CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION; ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE; Monday,JudicialtheofGIVENPUBLICNOTICE20Defendants,NONRECORDOWNERSSTSYSTEMS,ELECTRONICMORTGAGEREGISTRATIONINC.;UNITEDATESOFAMERICA;UNKNOWNANDCLAIMANTS;CH7350OFSALENOTICEISHEREBYthatpursuanttoaJudgmentForeclosureandSaleenteredinaboveentitledcauseIntercountySalesCorporationwillonSeptember12,2022atthe ai165757445337_City Markets Farmers Reader AUStin Weekly Qtr Pg 4 9167x4 7092 July2022.pdf 1 7/11/2022 4:20:55 PM

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