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Major development coming to N. Lawndale By IGOR STUDENKOV Contributing Reporter
Ald. Michael Scott (24th) said that an Aug. 25 meeting at the United Baptist Church, 4242 W Roosevelt Rd, had the biggest crowd he’s ever seen at ward community meetings — and for a good reason. Clarius Partners LLC, a Chicago-based commercial and industrial developer, is looking to create a three-building industrial campus in North Lawndale totaling nearly 320,000 square feet on a 21-acre city-owned lot it recently purchased. The lot stretches between Roosevelt Road, Kostner Avenue, 5th Avenue and Kildare Avenue. Clarius has so far proposed three retail buildings, an industrial warehouse that would house multiple tenants and distribution buildings. Clarius projects that the development will be completed by Fall 2019. Kevin Matzke, a managing principal for Clarius, told residents who attended the Aug. 25 meeting that the company will be looking to recruit North Lawndale subcontractors. Scott said that he will use Tax Increment Financing funds to launch a job training program, so that local residents can take advantage of job opportunities the campus would bring once it opens for business. But a shadow of uncertainty and frustration hangs over the development. None of the tenants have been secured and the alderman said that the company wasn’t going to sign any legally binding community development agreements, adding that it would only hinder the process. In addition, Scott’s decision to hold meetings without including as a co-host the North Lawndale Community Coordinating Council, an organization created last year in order to design a See CLARIUS on page 6
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LEARNING THE CRAFT: Jamal Murphy, 21, during a summer teaching session at a community center in suburban Maywood. Murphy, a West Garfield Park resident, hopes to become a school district superintendent one day. As a participant in the Golden Apple Scholars program, the program’s administrators say, Murphy is well on his way.
Golden Apple makes West Sider’s teaching dreams a reality
Scholars program seeks to pair highly trained teachers with low-income students By MICHAEL ROMAIN Editor
Jamal Murphy, a West Side native who attends Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, hopes one day to inspire his students the way his 5th-grade teacher inspired him. “In the 3rd and 4th grades, I fought and I
never really cared about school,” Murphy, 21, said during an interview earlier this summer. “In 5th grade, a teacher got me involved in extracurricular activities and off the street.” That teacher, Murphy said, changed the trajectory of his life. And now that his path is set, it’s a matter of making the road a bit smoother. Enter Golden Apple
Scholars of Illinois, a scholarship program designed to provide intense training to aspiring teachers throughout their college career and particularly within highneeds learning environments. Scholars typically spend three summers with the program while in college and re-
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And to think, Chicago could’ve been Rio
The 2016 Olympics have been an unmitigated disaster for the poor and working class By DWAYNE TRUSS Contributor
This article was published in Austin Weekly News in 2009, when Chicago was vying to host the 2016 Olympics, which just wrapped up in Rio this month. Dozens of media reports have documented how the games have shifted financing for hospitals, schools and public health to temporary stadiums and investments that will only benefit the wealthy. It may have been a good thing that Chicago missed out on this year’s Olympics, but that had nothing to do with any wisdom on the part of our local elected officials. The Chicago City Council recently voted 49-0 to tell 84 percent of Chicago taxpayers who are opposed to using tax money to stage the Olympics that our voice does not matter. If Chicago is chosen by the International Olympic Committee over Madrid, Rio de Janeiro, and Tokyo on Oct. 2, the council vote effectively grants the successor of the Chicago 2016 bid committee (a private organization) a “blank check” to use unlimited taxpayer money to stage the 2016 Olympics in Chicago. The IOC requires the host city to sign a “Host City Contract” which compels the city to be responsible for “all financial losses and cost overruns.” Translate this to mean Chicago taxpayers. A recent Chicago Tribune poll documented that 45 percent of taxpayers are opposed to staging the 2016 Olympics in Chicago versus the 47 percent who support hosting the Olympics. Another 84 percent of taxpayers do not support using tax money to stage the 2016 Olympics. Although it was promised that not a dime of taxpayer money would be used to stage the Olympics, the bid budget details the use of tax dollars for construction, city services, and security. As usual, our alderman failed to exercise their duty of legislative oversight (or to read the bid). They ignored the fact that Chicago is responsible for the $86 million purchase of the vacant Michael Reese Hospital site. This is the proposed site for the Olympic Village, which will house the athletes, coaches, and officials. They also approved a $100 million TIF to pay for site and infrastructure improvements at the Reese site. The city is budgeted to pay $41 million for its share of police protection and $21 million for garbage disposal. The Chicago Park District is budgeted to kick in over $60 million dollars for construction of competition venues to be located in our parks. The Olympic Village is the major risk of the bid. At a proposed price tag of $1 billion dollars, a surplus of condominium units, and the current financial markets, lenders
Follow us on Twitter are wary of financing such a risky project. Because of the “Host City Contract,” taxpayers may have to build the Olympic Village and/or pay off loans the city may have to obtain in order to build the village. Some aldermen stated they were satisfied that there is enough insurance to protect the taxpayers. The additional insurance the bid committee proposes to purchase is for cancellations, terrorism, and liability. These are standard policies for all Olympics. Insurance to pay for construction cost overruns and revenue reductions does not exist. Some aldermen believe the insurance
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BREAD AND CIRCUSES: Above, Barra Olympic Park. Below, the opening ceremony of the 2016 Summer Olympic Games. will cover cost overruns. This is the same city council that voted for the current parking meter contract. If some of our aldermen will not exercise their duty of legislative oversight, maybe taxpayers need to purchase insurance to protect taxpayers from the consequences of their votes. CONTACT: michael@austinweeklynews.com
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STREET beat LORETTA A. RAGSDELL ASKS: Are you ready to go back to school? Why?
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ANAJAH AARON “Yes. I miss all my friends. The summer was okay, but it rained a lot, so I didn’t get to do much.” MALACHI FORD “Yes, I am ready to go back to school. I want to play sports, especially basketball.”
MARGI DADE “Yes, of course. This will be my last year in college. I took a year off to work, so it will be good to get back into the swing of things and finally finish.” MAZAREN BROWN “Not really. I still have a week to get ready. School is cool, but I can use more vacation time.”
SANIA RIVERS “Yes. I was bored this summer, because a lot of my friends were away.” TANIA BRACKEN “Yes, I am ready to go back to school. I want to see all my friends and talk about what we did over the summer.”
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‘Southside With You’ a love story for the ages The film lacks bells and whistles of typical Hollywood romance, but still has something deep to say By LORETTA RAGSDELL Contributor
“Southside With You,” a film about Barack and Michelle Obama’s first date, which grossed nearly $3.1 million in its opening weekend despite leaving some viewers wanting more. Moviegoer Jasmine Clark said she was disappointed the film limited its focus to just one day in the life of the first couple she has come to love and admire. “They could have taken us up to today, even if it was done through pictures,” Clark said. Debra Smith, another moviegoer, chimed in, “It was about their first date. We know all the rest.” Several other moviegoers, all women, had similar comments. The film, a synopsis of the day-long “nondate” between a reluctant young lawyer, Michelle Robinson and Barack Obama, a charming and hopeful suitor, has all the charm one might expect from a date movie,
but there was little intrigue and romance one generally finds in a Hollywood love story. Based on true events, the film does a beautiful job of depicting the defining moments Michelle stopped resisting Barack’s charms and gave into love while sharing an ice cream cone and first kiss. Michelle, having agreed to attend a community meeting with the summer law associate she supervised, turned out to be a day-long excursion to, among other places, an art gallery where Barack shared his extensive knowledge of an artist’s background and talent. Although the story unfolded slowly, it included a romantic walk along Chicago’s lake front, drinks, a movie and the first kiss. Absent the traditional Hollywood bells and whistles, the audience is captivated by the screen versions of Barack and Michelle, beautifully portrayed by Parker Sawyer and Tika Sumpter. Parker not only has Obama’s mannerism down, but his voice is so similar to the president’s that it easy to forget he’s not Obama. The community meeting actually turned out to be a platform for the future president to showcase his phenomenal speaking skills, which aided him in impressing and winning over Michelle, who stated loudly and often throughout the day, “This is not a date until I say it is.” As the date unfolds, the two are able to
explore their likes and dislikes, family challenges, and insights into what made them the people they are. The film lacks many of the things that a multi-generational audience will appreciate and find appealing. It lacks many of the
key elements of an unforgettable love story except that it is true and about the journey of two people who went on to become the world’s most famous couple. In order to see the progression of the couple’s love and “made for each otherness,” you have to watch the characters’ interaction and listen for subtle clues in the quick wit and verbal banter. The film is worth seeing, because of its historical depictions of tumultuous social times and black love on a level that transcends time. CONTACT: lragsdell@aol.com
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GEARING UP: Ald. Michael Scott, Jr. (24th) passes out school supplies and book bags during an back-toschool event on Aug. 20.
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W. Side alderman preps 24th Ward students for school
Ald. Michael Scott’s annual back-to-school picnic featured school supply give-away By LEE EDWARDS Contributing Reporter
Ald. Michael Scott, Jr., (24th) held his annual back-to-school picnic and festival at the Douglas Park fieldhouse on Aug. 20 The alderman gave away dozens of school supply packages away to families in need and provided fun activities for seniors and youth. Scott estimated 1,000 individuals visited the picnic and received hot meals, activities and a vendor corridor with services readily available to attendees. The festival was originally slated to take place at the site of the Chicago West Side Music Festival last weekend; however, due to scattered rain showers, the picnic was moved indoors. “The turnout was pretty great considering the weather in the morning,” said Scott. “We coined the phrase, ‘One North Lawndale,’ because we are working together to better this community, because we all live and work within it. (It’s been a) great turnout, great day.” Scott credited his late father, Michael Scott, Sr., who served as president of the Chicago Board of Education, for instilling in him the philosophy that “education is the road to a better life.” The alderman said that philosophy has guided him through his attempt to create more educational pathways for West Side youth. “(My father) made sure I matriculated all the way through school and I would like to give that opportunity to as many young people as I can,” said Scott. “I may not be able to correct everything within the schools but what I can showcase is my story and how it helped me get to where I’m at. If you get a
good education you’re much more likely to be successful in this world.” Scott worked in partnership with West Side elected officials like state Rep. Arthur Tuner (9th) and Cook County Commissioner Robert Steele (2nd) to put on the day’s festivities. Turner said the 29th Ward is the largest ward within his district and that he worked with Scott over the past few weeks to make the picnic a success. “I think school supplies are important, because a student needs to go back to school feeling prepared to work,” said Turner. “Oftentimes, parents struggle coming up with those supplies so that students have the adequate amount of things they need to perform well in school. We just try to help out anyway that we can.” The North Lawndale native called opportunities to serve his community “extra special,” because of the smiles he helps put on young people’s faces. “I love when this time of year comes around,” said Turner. “Students start getting excited about going back to school, the community celebrates together and it’s usually a wonderful day.” Dennis Deer and members of the Rho Mu Mu chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. helped pass out school supplies at the event. Deer said the chapter was “very supportive of One North Lawndale”. North Lawndale resident Latonya Byrd said she comes to the event every year and appreciates the effort by local officials to support the community. “They make it happen every year for the kids and it keeps them out of trouble, gives them something to do,” said Byrd. “Some people can’t get school supplies so this helps. Most people can’t afford to take their kids anywhere so this is great.” CONTACT: leeme117@gmail.com
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Will community benefit? from page 1 comprehensive plan for North Lawndale and of which Scott is an ex-officio member, has drawn the ire of that group’s leadership. “Though I’m happy the alderman is going on the road with the developer, I am disappointed that NLCCC, which is coordinating the community’s first comprehensive plan in 50 years, has not been invited to be a partner in hosting either meeting,” said Valerie Leonard, a member of NLCCC’s executive subcommittee. In a letter published in Crain’s Chicago Business earlier this month, NLCCC members noted that the organization “supports development that is consistent with our core values of transparency, accountability and sincere and authentic community engagement.” They also advocated for numerous conditions that they believe will “maximize opportunities for current residents and local business owners,” including implementing legally binding agreements that allow local residents, minority contractors and other disadvantaged businesses “to get a chunk of the contracting opportunities,” using tax credits to hire ex-offenders and low-income residents and “adhering to an agreement to prioritize local hiring,” among other recommendations. Located directly west of the United Baptist Church, the development site has been vacant for over 30 years. A number of developments have been proposed for the site but none have materialized. Most recently, the site was pitched as an alternative site for the Obama Presidential Library. Matzke told the residents that there were several reasons why Clarius wanted to build the campus at that particular location. It’s located close to Eisenhower Expressway and close to the Loop, and it’s rare that the developers have an opportunity to work with land that’s large enough for modern industrial campus. The surrounding neighborhood has enough residents to provide a customer base for retailers and a workforce for the companies involved. “I believe deeply in construction projects creating opportunities for jobs,” Matzke said. According to a handout provided at the meeting, the campus will have three industrial buildings. The first two buildings will be suitable for warehousing, light manufacturing and distribution, and each one will be designed to host more than one tenant. Building 1 will be 67,000 square feet, while Building 2 will be 109,100 square feet. They will be located in the north half of the lot, so that the tenants would have an easier time reaching Eisenhower Expressway. The third industrial building, which will be built after the first two, will be 143,750 square feet. It will be located on the south half of the lot and will be customized to the tenant’s needs. After the industrial portion is complete, three retail buildings will be built on the Roosevelt Road side of the lot, taking up a total of 60,850 square feet. The two halves of the development are separated by a railroad embankment. Proj-
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BUILDING UP: Above, a visual of the proposed Clarion Park in North Lawndale and a rendering, below, of one of the proposed buildings to be built on the site. ect architect Eric Johnson said that traffic on Kostner Avenue will be exclusive to trucks, since the street has an underpass low enough to let trucks through. Trucks won’t enter the development though 5th Ave., he said, because Clarius wanted to ensure that they won’t pose any problems for Sumner Elementary School. According to the timeline on the handout, the first two buildings are expected to be finished by Spring 2018, while the third industrial building and retail buildings will be built between Summer 2018 and Fall 2019. Throughout the presentation, Matzke repeatedly emphasized that he wanted to make sure North Lawndale residents and businesses were involved in the project. “We want this to be a partnership with the community,” he said. “We are working to partner up with a North Lawndale-based company to develop this project. Our builder is going to partner with a North Lawndale construction company. We haven’t built anything in the community and we need someone who has [local] experience.” Matzke said that, under the terms of the sales agreement, the company is required to use union labor, which, he said, can be a problem for jobseekers in a community like North Lawndale. “The challenge sometimes is that union trades are underrepresented in communities like these,” he said. But Matzke said that Clarius would encourage its sub-contractors to hire from the community and offer apprenticeship opportunities. “We can’t control all those thing, but and were going to make sure that people who
work with us would at least think about that,” he said, adding that he believes the project will create roughly 318 construction jobs. Once the first phase is completed and tenants start to move in, Clarius would encourage them to hire from the community. Under the terms of the sale, the company set aside $1 million to offer as an incentive to the companies whose workforce for the project comprises at least 50 percent local hires. Scott added that he was planning to use funds from the Roosevelt/Cicero TIF district, which includes the industrial campus site, to provide job training. According to the 2014 annual report for the TIF, the most recent annual report available on the City of Chicago’s website, it had $11,305,1351 available through the end of that year. According to the handout, the company will be working with the Greater Westside Community Development Corporation to help residents find job opportunities. In response to a question from a meeting attendee, Scott also said that they would be working with the North Lawndale Employment Net-
work to provide job opportunities for residents who did time in prison. Scott said that his priority was to make sure that the project will increase job opportunities in his ward. “It’s a heck of a lot of jobs they’re intent on creating and I know that we’re sorely in need of jobs,” he said. One of the residents asked Matzke and Scott what they would do to ensure that local homeowners aren’t be priced out if the project leads to increased property values, and with it, property taxes. Scott said if that happens he will work with his constituents to reduce their individual tax burden. “(I’ll tell you) how to access tax rebates and how to access city services that will allow you to stay in your home,” the alderman said. To ensure that all residents will have a chance to ask questions about the project, Scott scheduled a follow-up meeting for Sept. 8. It will take place at 6 p.m, at the Homan Square Community Center 3517 W. Arthington St. The alderman said that there will be more meetings in the future. CONTACT: igorst3@hotmail.com
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The two Simones: You go, girls!
he Olympics are over and if you didn’t know Simone Biles’ name before the games took place, everyone knows it now. As expected, Simone took home five Olympic medals in gymnastics, four of them gold. But it’s Simone’s back story — having once been in foster care because her mother Shannon Biles was addicted to drugs and alcohol — that has made Simone’s success even more poignant. At the age of 3, her mom lost custody of her and three siblings. Simone’s older brother, Tevin, and older sister, Ashley, were taken in by maternal grandfather Ron Biles’ sister while Simone and her younger sister, Adria, went to live with him and his wife, Nellie. Later, Simone and Adria were adopted by Ron and Nellie and, even though they are the grandparents, the two girls opted to call them “Mom and Dad.” When Simone was introduced to gymnastics at age 6, she was considered “old” for the sport. Normally children get involved around age 3. We have no clue how many potential Simones there are in the black community who have the ability to tumble (flip) and whose natural skills are suppressed because they are living in a household with individuals incapable of meeting their needs because they are struggling with personal addictions. I wonder about the number of children who have been told to “stop jumping and flipping all over the house because you might kill yourself ” instead of being encouraged to master those skills. I have watched the Jesse White Tumblers and wondered how many of them with the proper training could have put those skills to use in gymnastics? Hopefully Simone’s win will encourage more parents to consider putting their children in gymnastics as opposed to just hollering at them to stop doing something. I had never heard of Simone Manuel until the Olympic swim team participants were announced. I loved swimming growing up. In high school, there were three colors for the swimming suits. The red swimsuit was
for beginners. Not surprisingly, the majority of the girls who got that suit were black and scared to even put their heads in the water. A blue suit meant you could swim in the middle of the pool and the coveted black suit was deep water. Needless to say, I was in the black suit and because the teacher had to spend so much time with the beginners, those of us who could swim got less emphasis from the teacher. So to be watching the Olympics and see a beautiful brown face in the race was thrilling. I said a prayer as the swimmers took off and offered her my strength to help her make it through the race. As the swimmers did the turn, I know my neighbors probably heard me screaming my lungs out and wondered what my problem was. Watching Simone move with speed and agility through the water during her final lap had me pushing against the television screen as if I could help her make it first. Getting the gold was a proud moment indeed. Who knows what kind of swimmer I might have been, had the teacher not spent so much time with those who couldn’t swim. As we look at activities to keep our young people off the street, those two Olympic sports of gymnastics and swimming are activities already available through the Chicago Park District. I would urge the parks and the parents — especially the parents — to get on the bandwagon to make sure those activities are offered and utilized. Who knows, we may have some future Olympians right now who only need exposure to the sport. One last thing: Roller skating is a very popular sport among black children, yet it is not an Olympic sport. We need an initiative to make it one and Chicago’s young people are just the ones to get involved to urge its inclusion. Chicago may not have gotten a chance to host the Olympics, but we can make positive headlines by making a sport our children love an Olympic event. Who will take the lead? Mayor Rahm Emanuel?
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TEACHER TRAINING: A Golden Apple Scholar facilitates a classroom session over the summer. The program seeks to develop aspiring teachers for the classroom early in their college careers.
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from page 1 ceive numerous benefits, such as tuition support, stipends, mentoring from Golden Apple teachers and job placement assistance. In exchange for all of that, scholars agree to teach at least five years in a school in Illinois where at least 33 percent of students come from low-income households. “The program is very intense,” said Mary Farmer, the director of Golden Apple’s Summer Institute at Dominican University, one of the program’s partner sites where scholars take courses. “You have classes that you might not necessarily receive in your preparation at university,” she said. “We base (instruction) on what we consider are areas of improvement in first- and second-year teachers.” “When they first come into the program, when they’re seniors in high school and going into their freshman year in college, they’re working with teachers in summer schools and getting that experience of being in the classroom,” said Damon Ehrett, a 25-year-old teacher from downstate Illinois and himself a former Golden Apple scholar. “By the third year, they’re completely in charge of leading a classroom and creating lesson plans and curriculum,” he said. “They get to do this as incoming college juniors, when most education students haven’t even started student teaching yet. So, they get a huge advantage.” Murphy, whose family lives in West Garfield Park, finished out his third summer as a Golden Apple scholar at a community center, located in suburban Maywood, that services a population of young people similar to those he grew up with on the West Side. Scholars and program administrators touted the program’s ability to foster diversity among the budding teachers and students with whom they’re paired. Ehrett said he spent his first summer as
a scholar at two elementary schools on the West Side. He said the program exposed him to the kind of cultural and economic diversity that’s relatively absent in central Illinois. “Being in those different communities was eyeopening,” Ehrett said. “I don’t think I’d have gotten that experience without a program like this.” For Murphy, who said he realized he wanted to be a teacher by chance while in high school, the experience has given him a way to connect with students who are, in some ways, mirror images of the kid he was before his 5th-grade teacher seized him and steered him to his potential. “One day, when I was in high school, the teacher was going around the room asking everyone what they wanted to do in college,” Murphy recalled. “I kept hearing things like engineer, accountant and all these things. I had two options — motivational speaker and teacher. I told myself, ‘I don’t want to be the typical Steve Harvey dude.’ And that’s when I said teacher.” Murphy said after announcing his ambitions, the teacher, who was a mentor of his, encouraged him to apply for the Golden Apple Scholar program. Initially, Murphy said, he was turned off by the rigorous application process and the amount of essay writing it required. After some nudging by his peers, though, he eventually applied. Now, he said, his career aspirations have come into even clearer focus. He wants to become a school district superintendent one day. When asked to envision himself superintendent of Chicago Public Schools and to name some policies or ideas he’d want implemented, Murphy perked up, obviously charmed by the possibility. “I think one thing (any administrator needs) is to have an understanding (with students),” he said. “You can read or talk about it, but I grew up in it. I was one of those kids. I’d know if they’re not eating or if something is going on at the house. Just being there for the students and showing that, ‘Okay, I’m accountable for you guys’ (is important). It’s not just me against you all. It’s us as a community.” CONTACT: michael@austinweeklynews.com
Austin Weekly News, August 31, 2016
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Activist hosts town hall in Austin funeral home
Tio Hardiman plans on leading a Sept. 2 march through Austin, demands mayor’s resignation By LEE EDWARDS Contributing Reporter
Anti-violence community activist Tio Hardiman hosted an anti-violence town hall meeting in Austin on Aug. 25 within the most ironic of places — Johnson Family Funeral Home, 5838 W. Division St. Hardiman used the platform to call for the Austin community to band together in order to stop the gun violence that’s affecting many residents. The activist, who currently heads up Violence Interrupters, said he wants to host the town hall in a funeral home in order to give a visceral quality to the impersonal data on gun violence that’s often publicized. Along with providing symbolism, the town hall proved a useful staging ground for Hardiman to make numerous demands. They include the creation of a movement based on unity with the African American community that would focus on mediating conflicts before they become fatal, the call for Mayor Rahm Emanuel to leave office and the development of numerous new small businesses within black communities,
among others. “It’s time to really focus in and zoom in on [gun violence] like a laser beam and work on unifying the African American community so we can go out there and reach those young brothers involved in a violent lifestyle and hopefully work with them to stop all the killing,” said Hardiman. “We can then train those young guys to mediate their own conflicts when they arise. Some kind of way, we have to grab our young brothers and bring them into the fold.” Hardiman said he will provide sessions for a 40-hour conflict resolution and gang mediation curriculum to train local violence interrupters in Austin to help decrease the number of gun-related fatalities. He also plans on leading a Sept. 2 march of 100 young men and women through Austin to talk to different personalities within the community to try to keep them from engaging in any gun-related activity. “We need to try and save lives so I want to ask those brothers if they have a conflict, let me know so we can work it out for them,” said Hardiman. Greater St. John Bible Church Rev. Ira Acree said said African Americans throughout the years have been “poisoned by the toxicity of white supremacy” and that many are not aware of its impact, which often leads African Americans to distrust each other. “If (Hardiman) were to ever get a budget that other people have gotten for violence initiatives, he could turn this thing around,”
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said Acree, who described Hardiman a community “jewel”. “He knows the people; he knows the pulse of the (Austin) community,” Acree said. “Do I believe in everything he says? Absolutely not, but if we support his effort of ridding ourselves of gun violence, then that makes a difference.” Eric Russell, president of the Tree of Life nonprofit organization said he attended the town hall as a sign of his solidarity with
Hardiman. He said Hardiman’s history of interrupting violence had a lot to do with why he came to the town hall. “Primarily, I’m of the belief that the police cannot stop the shootings,” said Russell. “It’s about time that people realize that the cavalry is not coming; it’s going to be our cross to bear, it’s going to be our responsibility to cut the violence in our community.” CONTACT: leeme117@gmail.com
Local youth group helps beautify Douglas Park
The Aug. 22 cleanup was hosted by My Block My City My Hood By LEE EDWARDS Contributing Reporter
The youth organization My Block My Hood My City galvanized volunteers to help beautify Douglas Park, 1401 S Sacramento Dr., on Aug. 22. MBMHMC Founder Jahmal Cole said Douglass Park stood out to him, because of its proximity to multiple drug rehabilitation centers. He said he wanted to thank the rehabilitation centers for their efforts for serving the community. “I’m an activist and if there’s a park that needs to be cleaned up in North Lawndale or Austin, (then) that matters to me in Chatham,” said Cole. “The city reflects who we are. We have a responsibility in what it is and if I truly believe in that, I’ll clean a park and pass out hoodies to the homeless. It’s just who I am.” According to MBMHMC’s website, the
organization describes itself as a “vessel to introduce Chicagoans to places in their city they’ve never seen or experience.” Each month, the group takes interested young people on a “hidden exploration, visiting hidden gem businesses and artful intersections, uncovering communities and challenging preconceived notions.” “We’ll come anywhere,” said Cole. “Whatever happens on your block matters to me and I want people to start thinking that way. I have a philosophy. If a chain is only as strong as its weakest link then Chicago is only as strong as its most under sourced community.” Cole secured a sponsorship with Gatorade who provided complimentary bottles of their signature beverage, energy bars and towels to volunteers who were armed with trash bags and gardening gloves to clean up the park with. Chicago Parks Foundation Manager of Community Outreach Angie Sorrentino was informed about MBMHMC through a colleague and followed up to arrange a joint event. She previously met at a CPF conference earlier this year. She said CPF is similar to MBMHMC in that it encourages people
TALKING SOLUTIONS: Noted antiviolence advocate Tio Hardiman speaks during an Aug. 25 town hall forum he hosted inside of Johnson Family Funeral Home in Austin.
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Upward Bound Asst. Director Channing Redditt, Emily Morales, Exec. Dir. Jasmine Porter-Rallins and Briezth Morales during an Aug. 22 Douglas Park cleanup. to visit parks throughout the city. “When you drive past [Douglas Park] you might not see all the trash on the ground or the impact that this could really make,” said Sorrentino. Roosevelt University’s Upward Bound Ex-
ecutive Director Jasmine Porter-Rallins said she learned about the Douglass Park cleanup from following Cole on Twitter. She was accompanied by Upward Bound Assistant Director Channing Redditt and two of their high school students, Emily Morales and Briezth Morales. Upward Bound is a college prep program that serves low-income high school students. “We’re just trying to make our impact, put in our work, even if it’s small, in some kind of way,” said Porter-Rallins. “It may not seem like a lot, but if other people see people doing something it will encourage them as well.” Redditt, a North Lawndale resident, said he felt good volunteering with MBMHMC to beautify the park. “This is my neighborhood and it feels good to work the job I love with the people I love and clean it up to make it look nice for our community,” said Redditt. “One step at a time is what it’s going to take to put our community in a better direction. This is a great initiative; I’m glad we decided to support it and we look forward to seeing what’s to come.” CONTACT: leeme117@gmail.com
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On Sept. 1, Rev. Walter Amir Jones, the executive director of Fathers Who Care, will host U.S. Rep. Danny K. Davis on his weekly television show on CAN-TV (Channel 21). The show, which airs from 7 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., is also live-streamed on the web at www.cantv.org/live. Jones and Davis will discuss a variety of topics, including ways to promote a drug free community, create social and environmental changes, and bridge cultural and geographical boundaries. Your input is welcome. The show’s live call-in number is (312) 738-1060. For more information, contact Fathers Who Care at (773) 2875821 or walter@fatherswhocare.org.
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On Sept. 1, the Illinois Alliance and 29th Ward Ald. Chris Taliaferro, in collaboration with the Isaac S. Carothers Youth and Senior Foundation will host the second annual Free Blues Fest at Columbus Park Refectory, 5701 W. Jackson St., from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. The fest will feature the sounds of Larry Taylor and Killer Ray. Refreshments available for purchase by Tee’s Snack Shop.
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Clifton P. Lewis Back-to-school Rally The first annual Office Clifton P. Lewis Back-to-School Rally will be held on Sept. 3, at the West Chicago Avenue Library, 4856 W. Chicago Ave., from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Officer Lewis lost his life in 2011 in the Austin community. His fiancé, Latrice Tucker, said the rally is part of her commitment to keep his memory alive. “I have vowed to keep his legacy alive by giving back to the community and doing what I know he would be doing if he was still here with us,” she said. “He was a true advocate for education and he truly cared for the kids in the Austin area.”
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5701 W. Madison Ave. Phone: 312-743-1495 • CAPS015District@chicagopolice.org Wednesday, September 7 Tuesday, September 13 Thursday, September 1 6:00 – 7:00 PM 6:30 – 7:30 PM 6:30 – 7:30 PM Beat: 1512 & 1523 Beat: 1522 & 1533 Beat: 1511 & 1524 PCC Wellness Center, Loretto Hospital, 645 S. Central Hope Community Church, 5425 W. Lake St. 5900 W. Iowa Thursday, September 8 Tuesday, September 6 6:30 – 7:30 PM Beat: 1513N 6:30 – 7:30 PM Beat: 1531 & 1532 15th District Community Room, West Branch Library, 5701 W. Madison 4856 W. Chicago Ave
CAPS 25th District • Commander Anthony Escamilla
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Thursday, September 15 6:30 – 7:30 PM Beat: 2533 25th District Office Community Room, 5555 W. Grand Ave.
Tuesday, September 6 6:30 – 7:30 PM Beat: 2521 Senior Suites, 2715 N. Cicero
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Tuesday, September 6 6:30 – 7:30 PM Beat: 2535 Maternity BVM, 3647 W. North Avenue
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Wednesday, September 21 6:30 – 7:30 PM Beat: 2515 St. Stanislaus, 2310 N. Lorel Tuesday, September 27 6:30 – 7:30 PM Beat: 2513 Amundsen Park, 6200 W. Bloomingdale Wednesday, September 28 6:30 – 7:30 PM Beat: 2523 St. Joseph, 4021 W. Belmont
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REAL ESTATE FOR SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENTâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; CHANCERY DIVISION AMERICAN ADVISORS GROUP Plaintiff, -v.JAMES BENTLEY, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ACTING BY AND THROUGH THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT Defendants 16 CH 01847 5518 W. Congress Pkwy 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 17, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 20, 2016, 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 5518 W. Congress Pkwy, Chicago, IL 60644 Property Index No. 16-16-117-0390000. The real estate is improved with a multi unit building containing two to six apartments. The judgment amount was $93,836.36. 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
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checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for 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 â&#x20AC;&#x153;AS ISâ&#x20AC;? condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g1). 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: HEAVNER,
BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719 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 606064650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC 111 East Main Street DECATUR, IL 62523 (217) 422-1719 Fax #: (217) 4221754 CookPleadings@hsbattys. com Attorney Code. 40387 Case Number: 16 CH 01847 TJSC#: 36-6414 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. I700420
or wire transfer, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in â&#x20AC;&#x153;AS ISâ&#x20AC;? condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees 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(g1). 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 14-13-32153. 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. 14-13-32153 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 16 CH 001119 TJSC#: 36-8226 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. I700047
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY D E PA R T M E N T â&#x20AC;&#x201C; C H A N C E R Y DIVISION WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT INDIVIDUALLY BUT AS TRUSTEE FOR PRETIUM MORTGAGE ACQUISITION TRUST Plaintiff, -v.JOSE RIOS A/K/A JOSE E. RIOS, JOSE ARREOLA, DONACIANA C E RVA N T E S , LUCILLE CERVANTES, ELIZABETH CERVANTES, LUIS A. CERVANTES, EDUARDO RIOS, JR., CRISTIAN RIOS, MARCO A. RIOS, STATE OF ILLINOIS, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF ALTAGRACIA RIOS, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, GERALD NORDGREN, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR ALTAGRACIA RIOS (DECEASED) Defendants 16 CH 001119 1526 N. KEELER AVENUE CHICAGO, IL 60651 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 23, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 26, 2016, 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 1526 N. KEELER AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60651 Property Index No. 16-03-205-017. The real estate is improved with a multi-family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for 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/
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.SAUL GOMEZ, DAPHNE PIETRI, IDALIA GOMEZ Defendants 15 CH 018463 4405 W. HADDON 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 July 7, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on October 11, 2016, 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 4405 W. HADDON AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60651 Property Index No. 16-03-305-0220000. 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 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(g1). 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 14-15-19682. 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. 14-15-19682 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 15 CH 018463 TJSC#: 36-8773 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. I700383
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(g1). 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 14-13-32637. 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. 14-13-32637 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 15 CH 005294 TJSC#: 36-8889 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. I700801
CHANCERY DIVISION FIFTH THIRD MORTGAGE COMPANY Plaintiff, vs. THERESA DE JESUS MARTINEZ, AKA THERESA MARTINEZ; THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; SBS FINANCIAL, INC; THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, OFFICE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY; PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES, LLC; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants, 15 CH 18575
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, September 30, 2016 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: Commonly known as 1438 North Central Park Avenue, Chicago, IL 60651. P.I.N. 16-02-115-030-0000. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a multi-family residence. 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 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. 15-036878 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122
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COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY D E PA R T M E N T – C H A N C E R Y DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR SOUNDVIEW HOME LOAN TRUST 2008-1, ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2008-1 Plaintiff, -v.ROCHELLE M. JOHNSON Defendants 15 CH 005294 5411 W. QUINCY 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 July 8, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on October 11, 2016, 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 5411 W. QUINCY STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60644 Property Index No. 16-16-110-071. 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 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 twentyfour (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open
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