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‘Injustice at its worst,’ says Leland grad of budget cuts School hit with over $400K in cuts, lays off only music teacher By XUEER ZHANG

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Austin’s George Leland Elementary School is seeking help from the community to get through a 10 percent budget reduction in the Chicago Public Schools new budget. Leland’s after-school programs, arts and music education, and library services have been especially hard hit. “We were met roughly with over $400,000 (in) cuts, and there’s loss of resources at the school,” Principal Turon Marcel Ivy told about a dozen parents and local business owners who gathered Sept. 12 at L!VE café in Oak Park to consider ways to help. The budget for Leland Elementary, located at 512 S. Lavergne Ave., is nearly $3.75 million for the 2017-2018 school year. Leland is among most Austin schools that have lost faculty and/or staff members under the new budget, according to a recent AustinTalks story. In Austin, 16 out of 19 neighborhood schools lost a total of 47 teachers, classroom assistants and/or security staff due to the CPS cuts for the new school year. See LELAND CUTS on page 7

Power up! Runners turn down Mayfield Street on Saturday, Sept. 23, during the annual Austin P.O.W.E.R. of Life 5K Walk/Run in Chicago’s Austin neighborhood. Story and more photos on page 4.

Public safety training center proposed for W. Garfield Park

Community activists say the $95 million for the proposed center could be better spent elsewhere By IGOR STUDENKOV Contributing Reporter

The City of Chicago is looking to buy a 30-acre site at 4301 W. Chicago Ave. to build larger, more modern training facilities

for the city’s police and fire departments — but the plan has attracted a vocal contingent of community activists who believe the money for the proposed facility would be better spent on other things, such as funding schools and social services. According to a Chicago Sun-Times

report, the city is expecting to spend at least $20 million to buy the land and do some initial construction work and another $75 million to build the rest. The purchase cleared the Chicago Community Development Commission on Sept. 12 and the Chicago Plan Commission on Sept. 21. In a recent interview, Ald. Emma Mitts (37th), whose ward includes

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The Chicago Cross-Roads Corvette Club, on owning their dreams On Sept. 16 in west suburban Maywood, I spoke with members of the Chicago CrossRoads Corvette Club, an automobile club comprising around 200 Corvette owners, most of whom are African American, who hail from nine different states (and the West Side of Chicago). The club, which is the official transportation of the Bud Billiken Day Parade, drives in nearly 170 different events a year, said Marvin Mayberry, the club’s president. During a brief interview, nearly a dozen of the members spoke about their love affairs with the Corvette, among other topics. Below is an aggregation, and summary, of their responses.

On the secret of owning a Corvette Work. That’s it. Active and passive income. And good money management. Most of the people in our club are working people. The cars range in price. You can find one for $10,000 on autotrader.com or for $120,000 brand new. If you can afford a new Taurus, you can afford one of these. It might not be a new one, but it will be better than that brand new Taurus.

On maintaining the cars “Since 1992, this car has been a yearround car,” said Mayberry. “People don’t want to drive them in the winter because of inclement weather — salt and all of that. But if the streets are clean … I’m driving!” Some members, however, said they typically don’t bring their Corvettes out until April. But the need for keeping the cars away from the elements has to be balanced with making sure the car is being exercised regularly — which is critical to good upkeep.

On the club’s activities We’re a community service organization, so as long as [entities who want to invite them to parades and other events] don’t charge us, we don’t charge them. We also regularly give out $1,000 scholarships to deserving students.

One West Side native’s testimony A female member of the group, who was born and raised on the West Side, said that the Corvette “has always been my dream car and now it’s like I’m living the dream.

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A great day for a race

Saturday’s Austin P.O.W.E.R. 5K bridges divides, builds community By LEE EDWARDS Contributing Reporter

Sweltering heat was not enough to evaporate the soulss as people from across the city filled Chicago Avenue to take part in the third annual Austin P.O.W.E.R. (People Organizing Wealth and Economic Resources) of Life 5K Walk/Run. Malcolm Crawford, president of the Austin African American Business Networking Association (AAABNA), one of the primary organizers for the P.O.W.E.R. 5K, said that the involvement of local businesses, residents, and churches, among other entities, made the P.O.W.E.R. 5K a true representation of the Austin community. He said this year the race raised $4,000 for the Chicago Police Department’s Explorers program and he hopes to raise more money in the years to come. “This is our third year of doing the Austin POWER 5K,” Crawford said. “It’s a culmination of business, community and family all coming together to take control in our community.” Crawford said the P.O.W.E.R. 5K originated based on the desire to produce something different for the community. He attributed the consistent annual growth of the P.O.W.E.R. 5K to “the power of action”. “We want to continue to show people that this is what really brings a community together. It’s OK to march, it’s OK to be reactionary, but this is proactive — everybody together,” said Crawford. “If you look at what’s out here, this is a true representation of our community.” Crawford, who ran and finished the 5K, said part of his interest running in this year’s P.O.W.E.R. 5K was to honor the memory of his late cousin, who died due to diabetes-related complications. Many P.O.W.E.R. 5K participants hailed from Oak Park and nearby communities and saw the event as a prime opportunity to get to know their neighbors east of Austin Blvd. Oak Park resident Brett Miller, a top fin-

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RUNNING FOR LIFE: Community members (including Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel) ran and walked during the annual Austin P.O.W.E.R. of Life 5k Walk/Run on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017, in Austin.

isher for the P.O.W.E.R. 5K, said he ran to support his brother-in-law, David Cassel, who strives to serve communities like Austin. He said he used the P.O.W.E.R. 5K to help train for the upcoming Frank Lloyd Wright 10K. “I live in Oak Park and we’re always looking for ways to bridge the divide between Austin Blvd. and support each other. Sometimes

people don’t know how to support each other, but we’re all standing around,” said Miller. “Congregating, talking ... I think that really helps bridge that gap.” Mayor Rahm Emanuel, who finished at an estimated time of 18:15, shared his glowing remarks about the race. “This gives people a way of seeing the Austin community the way that they’re supposed to see it,” said Emanuel. “The people have come together to create community, that’s what I came to see.” State Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, (Dist. 8th) said the P.O.W.E.R. 5K was “Austin at its fin-

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Despite looming cuts, Douglass principal wants to raise rating

Abdul Muhammad wants Douglass High to go from a Level 3 to a Level 2 school

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Douglass Academy High School’s new principal, Dr. Abdul Muhammad, is looking to improve the school’s academic rating even as lower-than-projected enrollment could mean budget cuts and layoffs. The principal is launching a strategy to make the school more attractive to families by raising its rating from Level 3 to Level 2. According to the CPS website, the district uses a five-level rating scale, with Level 1+ being the highest, Level 3 being the lowest possible and Level 2 being the rating right above that. Chicago Public Schools district sets school budgets based on the number of students who attend. The figure principals get during the summer is based on the number of students expected to attend. A few weeks later, that number gets readjusted based on how many students actually enroll and stay enrolled. During a Sept. 19 Douglass High School Local School Council meeting, Muhammad said that this school year, the district had 10 freshmen and a total of 102 students — 30 less than originally projected. The resulting budget cut, he said, would be significant enough to require him to lay off an unspecified number of employees, but he hopes that with CPD getting more state funding the district may decide not to make any funding cuts. Declining enrollment has been an ongoing issue at Douglass, whose budget would have been cut compared to last year even if the school’s actual enrollment matched projections. This school year, Douglass got $1,574,190 in funding — $374,142 less than last school year. Even though enrollment was below projection, the fact that it has more than 100 students means that it’s not currently in danger of closing. In spite of the budget reduction, Muhammad made one hire, bringing on an additional security guard. “We didn’t have security [on site] all day,” he explained. “Our day ends at 6 p.m. For us to cover all day, we didn’t have anybody for afternoon time. That person will start tomorrow, and we have a whole day covered without overtime.” But now that enrollment is below projections that could be reversed, with the school possibly cutting positions due to cuts. Muhammad said that, as of Sept. 19, CPS hasn’t taken any action and he still held out hope that it wouldn’t. Two years earlier, he

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LOOKING UP: Douglass Academy officials are trying to improve the schools’ rating. said, the district didn’t take money from the schools because “all schools were hurting.” With CPS getting $400 million in state funds to help cover pension obligations, Muhammad hopes that it would be inclined to do the same this time around. LSC member Catherine Jones also held out hope to extra funds. “Last year, they gave us money for recruitment,” she said. “Maybe they’ll let us keep it and [give us money to] recruit again.” Muhammad said he wouldn’t know for sure what the district would do until Oct. 10. In the meantime, he’s focusing on raising Douglass’s rating. To do it, the school would need to keep all freshmen on track to graduation, increase average SAT scores by 1 to 5 percent, get the rate of student attendance up from last year’s 79 percent to at least 85 percent, reduce the drop-out rate, get the high school graduation rate to 55 percent and ensure that at least 45 percent of students are accepted to a college or a university. “It would be easy to get them 100 percent on track [to graduation], if we really wrap our arms around the students,” Muhammad said. The principal readily acknowledged that the goals seemed modest, but he said he was trying to be realistic about what could be accomplished. “I don’t want you to think those are lofty goals,” he said. “These are realistic goals based on where we were last year. It’s just realistic to say, ‘If we had negative growth and negative attainment last year, then our goal is to get us to Level 2.’” LSC member Craig Moore said that even if they are realistic goals, he wanted the staff to encourage students to strive for more. “What I would suggest is that these be internal goals for the staff,” he said. “On the outside, for the students, I would push for higher [goals]. Say we believe in them.” CONTACT: igorst3@hotmail.com

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A local journalism workshop teaches basics of citizenship

The workshop was facilitated by the Loving Lawndale to Life campaign and the West Side Branch NAACP By LEE EDWARDS Contributing Reporter

Facilitators of the community-based civic engagement initiative, Loving Lawndale To Life, recently held a workshop on citizen journalism at Carey Tercentenary AME Church, 1448 S. Homan Ave. The West Side church facilitated the initiative along with the Chicago Westside Branch NAACP. The program was launched with funding from the Chicago Community Trust after the two entities won an Acting Up award that the Trust administers in conjunction with its annual On the Table series of citywide community conversations. According to the Trust’s website, the awards “provide small prizes to On the Table participants to help them implement their ideas, work together and take action for the public good. In 2017, the program was expanded to offer a choice of applying for $1,000 or $2,500 awards — and 71 projects were awarded more than $135,000 to make their ideas come to life.” The dialogue that led to the Loving Lawndale campaign was centered on three areas of concern for residents of the West Side—a lack of self-respect and community involvement; an intergenerational gap between Millennials, Generation X, and Baby Boomers; and a need for more arts and culture programs. “Loving Lawndale” was launched in July 1 and extends to Oct. 31, with the goal of reaching 1,000 North Lawndale residents. Valerie Leonard, a lifelong member of Carey Tercentenary AME Church, led the citizen journalist program, which entailed Leonard teaching a range of fundamental skills — from grammar proficiency to podcast production. Leonard said that the podcasts will be available on the Loving Lawndale to Life channel at blogtalkradio.com/lovinglawndaletolife in the coming weeks. Typically, 25 young people are active in Loving Lawndale programming, although everyone who participated in the most recent citizen journalism workshop was adult. Leonard said she hopes to attract another 15 to 25 participants between the ages of 12 to 25. Willie Cole, a former reporter, who facilitated the citizen journalism aspect of the evening, said that the work of journalists are pivotal to driving community dialogues

that benefit the public. “I think you can contribute to your community, you get a voice in speaking about what’s happening and perhaps your perspective will incite or ignite a passion in others to join you if it is something that is critically affecting everyone,” said Cole. “It gives people the opportunity to say that I care about that issue as well, let me join you.” Walter C. Harris, Sr., a lifelong West Side resident and pastor of Carey Tercentenary

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NEW SKILLS: Valerie Leonard facilitates a journalism workshop at Carey Tercentenary AME Church in North Lawndale earlier this month. AME Church for more than a decade, said he’s concerned with the well-being of the neighborhood and is struggling to find positive avenues to success for young men when jobs are scarce. Harris said that gathering like-minded people together is the key to future success, especially when the individuals involved live in the community and love the community. He said he works closely with the Chicago Westside NAACP to makes sure his church’s space is open and accessible to all. “The part I like tying in to the West Side NAACP and this Loving Lawndale to Life movement is we are trying to look at the neighborhood people and see how we can actually help them,” said Harris. “I am praying that we will be able to gather in people who are jobless and send them out with various products that would give them financial resources in their pocket.” To learn more about Loving Lawndale To Life visit https://www.facebook.com/lovinglawndaletolife/. CONTACT: leeme117@gmail.com

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LELAND CUTS Arts affected from page 1 Leland’s budget is far from adequate to cover its regular classroom activities while supporting the necessary programs, Ivy told the group. The STEM school, which has about 400 students from pre-k to 8th grade, had to lay off its only music teacher, said Palisha Daughrity, Leland’s assistant principal. “We cut the music teacher to bring technology in,” Daughrity said, adding the school also needs to worry about the funding of its dance program. “We never know when that grant may be cut,” she said. “That’s why we are still crossing fingers.” Leland has only one arts educator, who used to work as the librarian, Ivy said in an interview later. Now that the library has no full-time employees, the arts teacher has to volunteer with other staffers to maintain its services, he added. “We have a drama club and all types of instruments,” Ivy said. “We have a saxophone in place right now that’s just sitting there because no one [is available] to teach and provide that exposure to [students during] after-school activities.” Other Austin schools face the same situation — having to go without full-time arts, music teachers and librarians due to bud-

get cuts and enrollment decreases, longtime resident and school advocate Dwayne Truss said in a phone interview. “There have been attempts to raise [money] from the Austin community,” Truss said, adding it could be “difficult but possible.” The school used to have a partnership with the YMCA, which provided services and programs until 5 p.m. or 6 p.m., he said, adding Leland provides an “excellent education.” While Leland’s focus is in its STEM programs, it’s important to have arts and music within their curriculum, Assistant Principal Daughrity said. “Unfortunately, the resources have not been there to support us having arts,” she said, adding the school has plenty of young, talented students. “Our children gravitate toward that,” she said. “You can see where they want to expand. But it’s just the limitations in which they can’t expand.” The meeting at L!VE was intended to shed light on Leland’s challenges as well as its strengths and assets, said Reesheda Graham Washington, executive director of Community First Association and owner of L!VE café. Referring to budget cuts, “it really upset me,” said Washington, an Oak Park resident and Leland graduate, who moderated last week’s meeting, calling what has happened to Leland “injustice at its worst.” It’s important for the community to hear from the Austin school, said Washington, the former principal of Plato Learning Academy. She encouraged the group to support Le-

land with their resources and connections, saying CPS has failed to provide “the capital to hire the human resources needed to support the needs of the kids.” Daughrity said the Austin school has been through its ups and downs over the years. “We were level 1, we were at the top of our game,” she said, citing their “uphill battle” in terms of management and academic progress since the school was forced to merge with George Armstrong and Horatio May schools in 2013. Armstrong and May were among 49 schools closed in 2013 under Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s push for a downsized school system to reduce spending, according to the Chicago Tribune. Leland, a former K-3 building, was relocated to May’s building, “flooded with funding and resources” at the beginning of the so-called school consolidations, Daughrity said, after which Leland lapsed into a funding shortfall, among other problems. “We had after-school programming like the Joffrey Ballet and leotards,” she said. “It was all good. But all that disappeared after that first year.” Besides arts and music, team sports have also been cut for budgetary reasons, Principal Ivy said. “The athletic clubs or team sports is where you are gaining confidence, collaboration and critical thinking,” he said, adding they hope to redevelop sports teams and take advantage of the school’s artificial football field and small track that are ready for use.

The school has already had a number of well-developed programs and great potential, Ivy noted. “We have our STEM lab where they are coding and programming,” he said. The school has fun, creative projects where children can enhance their problem solving skills for real-life issues, such as a competition where they build cars with edible materials. “There are incredible things that are taking place,” he said, but this costs money. “We can’t do this alone.” Those attending last week’s meeting shared school officials’ frustrations over Leland’s budget challenges. “It’s outrageous how they fund schools on the West Side where resources are already limited,” said Bryn Poulton of Oak Park, a clinical social worker at Barr-Harris Children’s Grief Center. Her organization sends social workers to schools across Chicago to work with children who’ve experienced loss, she said, adding that’s a possible resource she could bring into Leland. “We can also organize a book drive in Oak Park to help them set up their library,” she said, noting that would require a librarian to be in place. Anne Pezalla, who owns an athletic boutique store in Oak Park, said she’d love to do something local that would have an impact in Austin. She said she’s excited to bring a running group to Leland, adding her team is discussing details as to whether to provide volunteers or hire running coaches. CONTACT: austintalks.org@gmail.com

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A star-spangled distraction

he Star-Spangled Banner has been getting a lot of attention lately from NFL players kneeling during it or just not showing up for it at all. Trending just under the radar on social media is the “newly discovered” second, third and fourth verses of the National Anthem. In particular, the third verse states: And where is that band who so vauntingly swore, That the havoc of war and the battle’s confusion A home and a Country should leave us no more? Their blood has wash’d out their foul footstep’s pollution. No refuge could save the hireling and slave From the terror of flight or the gloom of the grave, And the star-spangled banner in triumph doth wave O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave. I’m gonna admit that until the controversy started, I wasn’t aware of all the verses. So I took some time to do some research. Francis Scott Key wrote the words in a

poem during the War of 1812. Americans were defending this country against their brothers, cousins, uncles, nephews and who knows what else who lived in England and fought for the British, who offered slaves the chance for freedom if they fought with them. When the British lost the war, those who had fought with them lost as well. The slaves and poor whites who had been hired to fight were both given equal billing in the lines of the poem. But in our racially charged world today, no one seems to have noticed that. The word slave has been mentioned and that is all it takes. What year did the Star-Spangled Banner (SSB) become our official national anthem? During the Civil War? What about during the Spanish-American War? How about during World War I? If you picked any of the prior three responses … you’re wrong! It became our official national anthem in 1931 (prior to that date, military bands did play it as the

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we focus solely on the past without paying attention to the future, we are forever stuck in a routine of insanity that allows us to go nowhere while at the same time millions of people have come here and are doing everything they can to stay. There are real issues occurring in America. Lines of a song pale in comparison to lines coming out of Congress in terms of the laws they are creating. We cannot afford to let minor controversies shift our emphasis from what is most important: Health care, education, and employment will affect us more than a little-known stanza. Let us not get so distracted that the distraction becomes the issue over more pressing ones.

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unofficial anthem). Anyway, back to the anthem. A group of Morgan State University students did a film about the SSB titled, “What So Proudly We Hail.” It is an informative film that answered many of my questions about the history of the song. Yet other questions came to mind and concern me because if black Americans are to get highly offended by the third stanza of the song, then why are we some of the biggest celebratorians of the 4th of July? How can we celebrate the year 1776 but decry a song written during the War of 1812 when our ancestors were enslaved during both events? How can we fill our plates on Thanksgiving when we weren’t at the table? I could go on, but I’m sure you get my drift. America can never claim to be perfect or have been perfect. It is her attempts to correct prior errors as she strives toward perfection that makes this country great. But if

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TRAINING CENTER Money well spent? from page 1 the site, said she will introduce the measure to the Chicago City Council for final approval some time later this year. The alderman billed the proposal as a catalyst for development and a way to improve community-police relations. Talk about building a new, more modern police training facility for the city has been going on for years. The Jan. 13 Department of Justice report on CPD misconduct said that training was severely lacking. During Ald. Jason Ervin’s (28th) Jan. 17 community meeting, CPD District 11 Captain Steven Sesso said that he believed that the new facility was long overdue. “There’s a recognized need for a new police training academy,” he said at the time. “The facility at 1300 W Jackson is way, way too small, especially for the the size of [the increase in hiring] the mayor is talking about.” Sesso also said that the facility isn’t just needed to train rookie officers; he said that it could also be used to train veteran cops as well. “Our new hires, new recruits, have a new training program,” he said. “The problem is, there’s no continuing training program. We don’t have the facility to handle it.”

The land is located along the portion of Chicago Avenue between Kostner and Keystone Avenues, which Mitts feels cries out for redevelopment. On June 28, the City Council approved her ordinance to change the zoning for the section from purely industrial to C3-1 zoning, which allows both industrial and commercial uses. At the time, the alderman said that with the area losing several manufacturers and no new manufacturers coming to replace them, she was hoping that it would improve redevelopment that would’ve otherwise been impossible. “Given its convenient proximity to the Loop, and the abundance of available land for redevelopment, it strengthens the argument relative to the long-term viability of this location as an excellent choice for restoring neighborhood hope and revitalization,” Mitts said in a recent statement. “The impacts would be incredibly positive. This land has sat vacant and blighted for years, generating no neighborhood improvements, city revenue or job opportunities.” Mitts also stated that placing the facility in “both diverse and challenged neighborhoods” makes sense, since it would give trainees a better idea of what those communities are like. “[That way], first-responders and local residents can start to better understand and trust each other from the very beginning,” she said. “This helps enhance cooperation, safety and security for all.” The alderman said that the facility will be

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‘NO COP ACADEMY’: Demonstrators hold up two large signs on Friday, Sept. 22, 2017, during a call to action outside of Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s office on the fifth floor of Chicago City Hall. Activists argued that the $95 million that may go to fund a new training public safety training center on the West Side could be better spent. made up of two buildings that would have “classrooms, labs, simulators, conference rooms, an auditorium, practice and driving ranges and real-life scenario areas and offices.” The idea, Mitts said, is to give officers hands-on, tactical training in real-world situations. She also felt that having police

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on the agenda,” she said “Pre-planning, construction and other opportunities would most likely include targeted outreach to various population groups to ensure equity. Plans further include adding several hundred new police positions and many more administrative and support jobs.” According to the Sun-Times report, the $75 million in construction costs are expected to come from the sale of “surplus” city property, including the current fire and police training facilities. The $20 million to pay for the purchase would come at least in part from the sale of the city fleet maintenance facility in Elston Industrial Corridor. But the plan isn’t without opposition. Members of Assata’s Daughters, People’s Response Team and the For The People Artists Collective argue that the money would be better spent on education, and that putting more police officers on the streets would only result in more deaths of innocent black and brown residents. Other organizations have since joined in opposition to the training facility. One of those organizations, the Lincoln Squarebased Tzedek Chicago Synagogue, teamed up with Assata’s Daughers, Trans Liberation Collective and Jewish Voices for Peace to hold a press conference in front of Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s fifth-floor office downtown

on the morning of Sept. 22. “When Rahm closed schools, six were in this neighborhood [where the training center is proposed],” Rabbi Brant Rosen, of Tzedek Chicago. “The message is clear — Rahm supports school for cops, not black and brown kids.” Rosen also questioned the city’s priorities. “We heard over and over again from leaders of the city and state that there isn’t enough money to go around and suddenly we hear there’s miraculously $95 million for this police academy,” he said. Jayden McKinney, of Assata’s Daughters, said that putting more officers on the street wasn’t a good idea. “[Emanuel] wants to have more police to profile, stop frisk and harass and even kill us,” he said, adding that the money would be better spend on schools and mental health treatment. Gleb Gottlieb said that while the DOJ report called for better training, he wasn’t convinced that the new training center will deal with the root causes of the police department’s problems with protecting minority communities. “Reasonable people aren’t against training the police, but it needs to go much deeper, to the police culture,” he said. CONTACT: igorst3@hotmail.com

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REAL ESTATE FOR SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENTâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK NA; Plaintiff, vs. ELIZABETH E. LAWRENCE; PHILLIP A. LAWRENCE; ANTHONY SCOTT; SHIRLEY SCOTT; Defendants, 17 CH 2836 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, October 20, 2017 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 16-15-225-034-0000. Commonly known as 4234 West Congress Parkway, Chicago, IL 60624. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call Sales Department at Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611. 17-005929 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3061114 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENTâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; CHANCERY DIVISION

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENTâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; CHANCERY DIVISION US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.ESAM G ELYASS,UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 16 CH 01522 2247 NORTH KEYSTONE AVENUE Chicago, IL 60639 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on July 10, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on October 12, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 2247 NORTH KEYSTONE AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60639 Property Index No. 13-34-216-0050000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

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Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in â&#x20AC;&#x153;AS ISâ&#x20AC;? condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5pm. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 416-5500. Please refer to file number 258423. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 416-5500 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 258423 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 16 CH 01522 TJSC#: 37-7299 I3059290

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENTâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; CHANCERY DIVISION WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, BUT SOLELY AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE OF CITIGROUP MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2014-C Plaintiff, -v.SHTOYREE DAVISON, CITY OF CHICAGO Defendants 16 CH 014288 1034 N. KARLOV 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 August 1, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on November 3, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1034 N. KARLOV AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60651 Property Index No. 16-03-413-0290000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in â&#x20AC;&#x153;AS ISâ&#x20AC;? condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license, passport, etc.) in

order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-16-02900. 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. 14-16-02900 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 16 CH 014288 TJSC#: 37-7217 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. I3061274

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact The sales clerk, SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301, Bannockburn, IL 60015, (847) 2911717 For information call between the hours of 1pmâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;3pm. Please refer to file number 16-078739. 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. SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 (847) 291-1717 E-Mail: ILNotices@logs.com Attorney File No. 16-078739 Attorney Code. 42168 Case Number: 16 CH 2907 TJSC#: 37-7029 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. I3058088

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 1, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on November 2, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1432 NORTH WOOD STREET UNIT 2S, CHICAGO, IL 60622 Property Index No. 17-06-209-0481003. The real estate is improved with a multi-family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in â&#x20AC;&#x153;AS ISâ&#x20AC;? condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5pm. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 416-5500. Please refer to file number 8926. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENTâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.WILSON REYES, NOEMI REYES Defendants 16 CH 2907 2716 NORTH PARKSIDE AVENUE Chicago, IL 60639 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on July 28, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on October 31, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 2716 NORTH PARKSIDE AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60639 Property Index No. 13-29406-035-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $301,731.42. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in â&#x20AC;&#x153;AS ISâ&#x20AC;? condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENTâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.KRZYSZTOF KARBOWSKI, 1432 NORTH WOOD CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF KRZYSZTOF KARBOWSKI, IF ANY, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 09 CH 23072 1432 NORTH WOOD STREET UNIT 2S CHICAGO, IL 60622 NOTICE OF SALE

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One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 416-5500 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 8926 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 09 CH 23072 TJSC#: 37-7402 I3059824

interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-15-13305. 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. 14-15-13305 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 15 CH 013753 TJSC#: 37-7191 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. I3061136

fer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 4221719 Please refer to file number 566527318. If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC 111 East Main Street DECATUR, IL 62523 (217) 422-1719 Fax #: (217) 422-1754 CookPleadings@hsbattys.com Attorney File No. 566527318 Attorney Code. 40387 Case Number: 16 CH 02946 TJSC#: 37-7095 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. I3058791

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: J. Gregory Scott, HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 4221717 Please refer to file number 2120-13218. If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. J. Gregory Scott HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC 111 East Main Street DECATUR, IL 62523 (217) 422-1717 Fax #: (217) 422-1754 CookPleadings@hsbattys.com Attorney File No. 2120-13218 Case Number: 17 CH 03849 TJSC#: 37-5914 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. I725356

MIDLAND FUNDING LLC; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF GLORIA M. GOMEZ, IF ANY UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF FRANCISCO A. GOMEZ, JR., IF ANY; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF FRANCISCO A. GOMEZ, JR., IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 17 CH 4054 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, October 24, 2017 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 16-02-112-032-0000. Commonly known as 1438 North Ridgeway Avenue, Chicago, IL 60651. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call the Sales Clerk at Plaintiff’s Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 3609455 WA17-0116. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3061520

at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-16-01635. 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. 14-16-01635 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 16 CH 002042 TJSC#: 37-8406 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. I3062306

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.PAULINE BUCKLEY, RESTORE CONSTRUCTION, INC., UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, ANNA MCCRORY, HOWARD MCCRORY Defendants 15 CH 013753 2855 W. WASHINGTON BLVD. CHICAGO, IL 60612 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 1, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on November 3, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 2855 W. WASHINGTON BLVD., CHICAGO, IL 60612 Property Index No. 16-12-327-0020000. The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. 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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION DITECH FINANCIAL LLC Plaintiff, -v.RUBEN JUAREZ, MARIA CARVAJAL AKA MARIA A. CARVAJAL Defendants 16 CH 02946 2110 N. MOODY AVE. CHICAGO, IL 60639 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on July 31, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on November 1, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 2110 N. MOODY AVE., CHICAGO, IL 60639 Property Index No. 13-32-120-0470000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $367,130.41. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire trans-

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION REVERSE MORTGAGE FUNDING, LLC Plaintiff, -v.EUGENIA STEPHENS AKA EUGENIA C. STEPHENS, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ACTING BY AND THROUGH THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT Defendants 17 CH 03849 321 S. RICHMOND ST. CHICAGO, IL 60612 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 26, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on October 31, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive–24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 321 S. RICHMOND ST., CHICAGO, IL 60612 Property Index No. 16-13-122-0120000. The real estate is improved with a multi unit building containing two to six apartments. The judgment amount was $282,852.85. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE HOLDERS OF THE RAAC SERIES 2007-SP3 TRUST, MORTGAGE ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007SP3; Plaintiff, vs. GLORIA M. GOMEZ; FRANCISCO A. GOMEZ, JR.; FRANCISCO A. GOMEZ, SR.; ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE;

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.HERIBERTO COLLAZO, CARMEN COLLAZO, MIDLAND FUNDING LLC, WHITE MOUNTAIN SERVICES CORPORATION Defendants 16 CH 002042 1805 N. KILDARE AVENUE CHICAGO, IL 60639 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 23, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on October 19, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1805 N. KILDARE AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60639 Property Index No. 13-34-410-0180000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid

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LEHMAN XS TRUST MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-5H Plaintiff, -v.EDDIE FRENCH Defendants 16 CH 12075 1661 SOUTH CENTRAL PARK AVENUE Chicago, IL60623 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 6, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on October 19, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1661 SOUTH CENTRAL PARK AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60623 Property Index No. 16-23-400-0220000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $375,698.57. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, contact The sales clerk, SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301, Bannockburn, IL 60015, (847) 2911717 For information call between the hours of 1pm–3pm. Please refer to file number 16-080631. 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. SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 (847) 291-1717 E-Mail: ILNotices@logs.com Attorney File No. 16-080631 Attorney Code. 42168 Case Number: 16 CH 12075 TJSC#: 37-8432 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. I3062307

tion the following described premises and real estate mentioned in said Judgment: Property tax identification #s: 16-14-426-012-0000, 16-1-4-426013-0000, 16-14—426-016-0000, 16-1-4-426-017-0000, 16-14-426019-0000, 16-14-426-030-0000, 16-14-426-032-0000. Address: 3523-25 Grenshaw, 3513 W. Grenshaw, 1134 S. St. Louis, 1138 S. St. Louis, 3514 W. Roosevelt, 3500 W. Roosevelt, Chicago, IL 60624. Improvements: Vacant Land. Sale shall be under the following terms: 10% down, balance within 24 hours. Either by cashier’s check or certified funds.. Sale shall be subject to general taxes, special assessments, and any prior first mortgages. Premises will NOT be open for inspection. For information: Cynthia Feeley, Feeley & Associates, P.C., Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 161 N. Clark St., Ste. 1600, Chicago, IL 60601. Tel. No. (312) 541-1200. This is an attempt to collect a debt pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I3061910

FOR STRUCTURED ASSET MORTGAGE INVESTMENTS II INC. BEAR STEARNS ALT-A TRUST 2004-12, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004-12 Plaintiff, -v.ANGELICA JACINTO, RUBEN RON, RICARDO JACINTO Defendants 11 CH 025804 2443 N. LOREL AVENUE CHICAGO, IL 60639 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 12, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on October 23, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 2443 N. LOREL AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60639 Property Index No. 13-28-329-006. The real estate is improved with a multi-family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a

mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-11-07664. 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. 14-11-07664 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 11 CH 025804 TJSC#: 37-8515 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. I3062672

BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.TADEUSZ SZCZEPANSKI, ALICJA SZCZEPANSKI Defendants 17 CH 04289 1046 N. MONTICELLO AVE. CHICAGO, IL 60651 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 3, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on November 6, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1046 N. MONTICELLO AVE., CHICAGO, IL 60651 Property Index No. 16-02-315-0230000. The real estate is improved with a multi-family residence. The judgment amount was $162,621.41. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the 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 identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 4221719 Please refer to file number 608681732. If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC 111 East Main Street DECATUR, IL 62523 (217) 422-1719 Fax #: (217) 422-1754 CookPleadings@hsbattys.com Attorney File No. 608681732 Attorney Code. 40387 Case Number: 17 CH 04289 TJSC#: 37-7482 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. I3059762

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, Illinois, County Department, Chancery Division. JTS Capital 1 LLC, Successor to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, as Receiver of Highland Community Bank, Plaintiff, vs. MKC-1, LLC, et al., Defendants. Case No. 14CH 13660; Sheriff’s No. 170204–001F. Pursuant to a Judgment made and entered by said Court in the above entitled cause, Thomas J. Dart, Sheriff of Cook County, Illinois, will on October 24, 2017, at 1:00 P.M. in Room LL06, Richard J. Daley Center, 50 West Washington Street, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction the following described premises and real estate mentioned in said Judgment: Property Tax Identification #: 16-15100-014-0000, 16-15-100-015-0000 & 16-15-100-016-0000. Address: 4701-09 West Madison, Chicago, IL 60644. Improvements: Vacant Land. Sale shall be under the following terms: 10% down, balance within 24 hours either by Cashier’s check or Certified funds. Sale shall be subject to general taxes, special assessments, and any prior first mortgages. Premises will NOT be open for inspection. For information: Cynthia Feeley, Feeley & Associates, P.C., Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 161 North Clark Street, Suite 1600, Chicago, IL 60601. Tel. No. 312-541-1200. This is an attempt to collect a debt pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I3061909 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, Illinois, County Department, Chancery Division. JTS Capital 1 LLC, successor to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, as Receiver of Highland Community Bank, Plaintiff, vs. Roosevelt Tower–II, LLC, et al., Defendants. Case No. 14CH 18135; Sheriff’s No. 17-0205–001F. Pursuant to a Judgment made and entered by said Court in the above entitled cause, Thomas J. Dart, Sheriff of Cook County, Illinois, will on October 24, 2017, at 1:00 P.M. in Room LL06, Richard J. Daley Center, 50 West Washington Street, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auc-

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION ABC BANK FKA AUSTIN BANK OF CHICAGO; Plaintiff, vs. LATASHA STRICKLIN; LEONARD STRICKLIN; MICHAEL STRICKLIN; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 16 CH 2626 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, October 30, 2017, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 16-02-323-030-0000. Commonly known as 940 North Monticello, Chicago, IL 60651. The mortgaged real estate is a two-story multi-family building. The successful purchaser is entitled to possession of the property only. The purchaser may only obtain possession of units within the multi-unit property occupied by individuals named in the order of possession. Sale terms: Bidders must present, at the time of sale, a cashier’s or certified check for 10% of the successful bid amount. The balance of the successful bid shall be paid within 24 hours, by similar funds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call Ms. Edyta Kania at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Di Monte & Lizak, 216 West Higgins Road, Park Ridge, Illinois 60068-5736. (847) 698-9600. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3062408 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON, F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO JP MORGAN CHASE BANK N.A. AS TRUSTEE

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.FELIX K. MCGHEE AKA FELIX MCGHEE, IDA M. MCGHEE AKA IDA MCGHEE Defendants 16 CH 11682 1408 N. KILDARE AVE. CHICAGO, IL 60651 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 8, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on November 9, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1408 N. KILDARE AVE., CHICAGO, IL 60651 Property Index No. 16-03-214-0330000. The real estate is improved with a multi unit building containing two to six apartments. The judgment amount was $300,703.48. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building

and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 4221719 Please refer to file number 2120-12725. If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC 111 East Main Street DECATUR, IL 62523 (217) 422-1719 Fax #: (217) 422-1754 CookPleadings@hsbattys.com Attorney File No. 2120-12725 Attorney Code. 40387 Case Number: 16 CH 11682 TJSC#: 37-7248 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. I3059372

real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-17-02267. 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. 14-17-02267 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 17 CH 003245 TJSC#: 37-6141 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. I3057826

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE OF THE FIELDSTONE MORTGAGE INVESTMENT TRUST, SERIES 2006-3 Plaintiff, -v.JOSE ANTONIO GONZALEZ, VERONICA GONZALEZ, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 17 CH 003245 2426 S. HOMAN AVENUE CHICAGO, IL 60623 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 27, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on November 8, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 2426 S. HOMAN AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60623 Property Index No. 16-26-219-0330000. The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential

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