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As migrant population increases, BUILD pivots to cope

Nonpro t accepts new kinds of donations to support migrants coming into the 25th Distric t

By FRANCIA GARCIA HERNANDEZ Staff Reporter

An influx of new arrivals in Chicago has driven BUILD Chicago to aid dozens more asylum-seekers sheltered at local police stations.

Last week, around 45 asylum-seekers, mostly single men, used BUILD’s showers, an increase from a couple of days before. By this week, the number of asylum-seekers sheltered at the station doubled. On average, BUILD serves groups of 15 to 20 asylum-seekers sheltered at the police station at the intersection of North Central and West Grand Avenues.

Sudden changes in the number of asylum-seekers at police stations have been the norm for the past few months. From one day to another, it is common for volunteers and nonprofit re presentatives to find new asylum-seekers who just arrived at a police station. Often, the newly arrived

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Austin librar y, Field School expand learning opportunities for kids

The partnership is giving students more access to resources

By IGOR STUDENKOV Staff Reporter

T he Austin branch library and The Field School, a private, classical elementary school are ramping up their collaboration to expand learning opportunities for the students.

The Field School opened inside the former Francis Scott Key Elementary School building at the star t of the 2022-2023 school year, a culmination of Austin resident Jeremy Mann’s years-long ef fort to open a classical school in the community. While he was still working on the renovations, he had a chance meeting with Austin branch library manager JoAnne Willis, and the conversation expanded into a collaboration. Since the school opened, the kids have been coming to the library for activities.

T he collaboration expanded even further this school year, as a result of the temporary closure of Le gler Re gional Library. T he staf f were sent to out to Austin and Douglass branch libraries. T he Austin branch got Le gler’s children’s librarian, Jennifer Hargrave, for much of the remaining school year. She has been putting to g ether reading materials and activities dealing with science topics such as astronomy, and she said she is eager to try to build the same kind of collaborations with other Austin schools

Key Elementary was one of the 50 schools that the Chicago Public Schools district closed in 2013, mostly on the South and West sides. A year later, Mann was approached by “a close family friend” who

introduced him to what he described as “a small group of educators, parents, and ministry leaders” to discuss what the possibility of opening a “diverse, classical, Christian school” on the West Side.

“We knew we wanted our school to be intentionally racially and socioeconomically diverse, reserving half our seats for low-income families,” Mann said. “We also wanted our school to be a classical school, where the text drives the learning as opposed to the teacher; this helps students be life-long, inquisitive learners.”

Christianity, he added, was also an important part of the vision for the school, but Field isn’t tied to a specific denomination, and being a Christian is not a requirement for enrollment.

Mann said he always wanted to open the school in Austin, because he and several school board members lived in the community. But original plans to move into Mars Hill Baptist Church fell through because of building code issues, and they temporarily operated a school in Oak Park. They bought the Key School building after CPS put it up for sale, and it took another four years to rehab it.

As of this school year, Mann said, they have 258 students ranging from pre-Kindergarten to eighth grade.

“More Field School students come from Austin than any other neighborhood, but we have many families coming from Garfield Park, Oak Park, Lawndale, and neighborhoods further away,” he said.

Willis and Mann had their chance meeting about two or three years ago when the Key building was still being renovated.

“I ran into this guy at the swimming pool, and it turned out to be Jeremy Mann, the executive director of the Field School,” she said.

As they talked, Willis realized that

“We recognize that not every kid learns the same way, and we as a library want to support it.”

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Child care workers, parents urge city to increase funding

By FRANCIA GARCIA HERNANDEZ Staff Reporter

West Side parents, teachers and child care workers joined a coalition urging city officials to increase funding for child care in the 2024 city budget Thursday night.

The push comes after $24 billion in federal pandemic relief funding for child care expired on Sept. 30.

Organizers of the Illinois Child Care for All Coalition said 130,000 Illinois families could lose access to child care. The end of pandemic aid could also push child care centers to close. Families may also be forced to pick between working or paying for child care, organizers said.

High costs of child care financially strain parents like Lisa Russell from Garfield Park who spoke to about a dozen at tendees, including Ald. Jason Ervin (28th) at a town hall in a Garfield Park church.

High costs in child care impose additional barriers for working mothers. Expensive child care and minimum public investment, in the form of subsidies or publicly funded childcare, force mothers to quit their jobs. Mothers with lower wages are especially affected, the Department of Labor re ported early this year.

In C ook C ounty, women’s median earnings are $32,000 wh i le the median c ost of childcare at a dayc are c enter is about $18,000 d ollar s, data by the Department of Labor shows. Th at c ost re presents near 19% of the median f amily income in the county

In West Side c ommunities, b etween 15% to 25% of f amily households are single-parent household s, data by the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning shows

Russell’s daughter was forced to quit her job after receiving a promotion, as the wage increases disqualified her from the state’s assistance program.

Since its launch, the Illinois Child Care for All Coalition has pushed for expand-

ing income-based eligibility to the Illinois child care assistance program.

Russell, also a for mer special needs educator, said the city should invest resources to help parents af ford child care. Parents of children with disabilities further struggle to find accessible and af fordable child care within their communities, said Chicago parent Yolanda Williams.

“An investment in child care is an investment in a workforce powered by women, working parents and our children,” Williams said.

Simultaneously, wages paid to child care providers are low when compared with the cost of living. Child care workers are also required to complete specialized training, difficult to pay for on their current wages, several child care workers said.

Jamila Wilson, an Austin home child care provider and member of SEIU Illinois, said low wages cause workers in the industry to struggle to af ford child care for

their own.

Many child care providers have left the field for jobs with better wages, further exacerbating the shortage of child care workers, labor organizers said. According to the coalition, 58% of Illinois residents live in an area where there aren’t enough nearby childcare providers.

Syvelia Pittman, a teacher at Nash Elementary School and member of the Chicago Teachers Union said in her experience, limited access to child care affects the early development of Black and Brown children.

Members of the Illinois Child Care for All include parents and organizations such as SEIU Healthcare Illinois, the Chicago Teachers Union and the Coalition for Spiritual & Public Leadership.

“We need our city budget to reflect how important child care is in Chicago,” said Erma Jackson, a home child care provider for Garfield Park and Humboldt Park families.

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Activists prepare to camp out at Amundsen Park to protest migrant arrivals

By IGOR STUDENKOV Staff Reporter

An ad hoc group of long-time Austin community activists and local residents said they are prepared to camp out in front of Amundsen Park around the clock as rumors circulate that the city may bring in migrants as soon as Oct. 11.

The camping out was expected to begin as soon as Monday evening.

The group, which included for mer Chicago Board of Education member and longtime Austin education activist Dwayne Truss, Police District Council members Angelica Green and Deondre Rutues, West-

side NAACP president Karl Brinson and for mer 29th Ward candidates Zerlina SmithMembers and Corey Dooley, said that the park hosted a number of programs for niors and kids, and they weren’t prepared to give it up without a fight. They first rallied on the evening of Oct. 6, and they returned to the fieldhouse Monday mor ning.

T he announcement that the city was considering using the park fieldhouse as a shelter for asylum-seekers from Central and South American countries triggere immediate backlash and led Ald. Chris Taliafer ro (29th) to call a meeting ear this month. T he alderman, whose war includes Amundsen Park and another

major Austin Park, Columbus Park, has told Austin Weekly News that he didn’t believe that parks should be used to shelter asylum-seekers, especially in tents During last week’s meeting, multiple residents said that they didn’t have anything against asylum seekers per se, but they didn’t want to lose access to the park progr ams for seniors and kids, which either take place indoors or rely on access to locker rooms.

During the Monday morning rally, the group planned to stay in front of the park district in shifts, and discussed the possibility of bringing in tents. Truss said that they were considering legal action, but declined to elaborate further, saying that they didn’t want to tip their hands. The group also said they would “flood the phone lines” with calls to Mayor Brandon Johnson, local state legislators, Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Attorney General Kwame Raoul. Several said

that they were prepared to get arrested, if necessary, just to make the point.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has been busing asylum-seekers to major cities, including Chicago, since August 2022. So far, Texas has bused 8,700 migrants to Chicago, according to Abbott’s office. The city previously housed asylum-seekers at police stations, but lately, it started using fieldhouses, such as Broadway Armory fieldhouse in the North Side’s Edgewater neighborhood.

Truss said that he was working toward putting a referendum on the ballot asking if Chicagoans want the city’s Sanctuary City status revoked. The asylum-seekers entered United States legally as part of an asylum application process. They are free to live in the country while their application is pending, but only Venezuelan asylum-seekers are currently eligible for work permits.

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Protester holds up a sign as the rally winds down in Amundsen Park.

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Mann and his family were re gulars at her library. Upon hearing about his plans for Field School, she of fered to help spread the word.

“JoAnne was thrilled to hear about the possibility of more children returning to the area and visiting the library,” Mann said. T hey worked to g ether to get the word out about their respective plans and progr ams. It was an easy leap to working to g ether on progr ams.

“Fundamentally, we want children to f all in love with learning, and reading is a great way to learn,” Mann said. “Students and their families often visit the library after school or on the weekends. Our teachers use the library system to source books for instruction. ”

This school year, the kids visit the library about once a month. With the school only a block away, kids simply walk to the library. Willis said that she appreciates there are plenty of parents volunteering to watch the students – not that the kids need much supervision.

community asset,” Truss added.

Zerlina-Smith said that she was prepared to chain herself to the doors, if necessary, asking the crowds to “bring your chains and locks.”

“We need people to bring grills,” she added. “We’re going to do it, we’re going to do our own tent city.”

Green, who sits on the council for the 25th District, which includes Amundsen Park, said that she would serve as the liaison between the protesters and the local police Rutues, who works as an engagement specialist for Chicago Neighborhood Policing Initiative on the West Side, said that he was worried about a shelter in Amundsen Park drawing police resources away from other parts of Austin.

Linda Johnson, of Austin, said she’s been organizing local senior citizens to protest the city’s actions.

“You got seniors who are coming to the park every day for fellowship, and yet you don’t have any concern that you’re shutting down their programs,” she said. “We’re not having it. Put the plan on hold.”

Patrick Harris is the president of the Windy City Dolphins youth football league, which operates out of Amundsen Park and draws most of its players from Austin and

T he early July flooding dama ged the Le gler Re gional Library basement to the point in which it had to close for re pairs until at least April 2024. In a late Se ptember interview, Hargrave said that while she was sorry that her home library was out of commission, she was grateful that she would be able to work with Field students for most of the school year.

She said that, this fall, they will be focusing on scienc e, with worksheets and activities tied into kids’ science books from the library collection.

“We reco gnize that not every kid lear ns the same way, and we as a library want to support it,” Hargrave said.

She said that aside from helping kids learn, which is an important part of the library’s mission, she hopes that the progr am would encourage kids to use the library in the future.

“In the future, they might be able to use the resources to access education [opportunities] and find jobs,” Hargrave said.

She also said she hopes that the collaboration won’ t stop with Field.

“We hope to reach out to all the charter schools, all the public schools and all the Catholic schools [in Austin] and serve them as well,” Hargrave said.

other parts of the 29th Ward. He said that while the league teams play outdoors, they use the indoor gym for practice, and cheerleaders use the fieldhouse locker rooms to change. He also worried about players and spectators not being able to use fieldhouse restrooms and the response from parents.

Nikki Powell, of Austin, said her son used to play in Windy City Dolphins when he was younger, adding that she was willing to camp out in front of the fieldhouse.

“I’m always for helping people, but we don’t want [the migrants] coming here and taking away the things that kids have here,” she said. “I believe this park is a jewel for this community.”

Powell was among the several people who suggested that migrants should be moved to some other building. Some, including Rutues, suggested the currently abandoned Zenith TV and radio manufacturing building on Dickens Avenue across the railroad tracks from Amundsen Park.

Johnson said that she believes putting asylum seekers in parks doesn’t address the problem, since the buses are still coming

“It’s one park, and before you know it, it will be all parks, and then, you’ll be barricaded in your own house, and that’s discrimination,” she said.

North Lawndale push o cials to think bigger about Ogden Ave. improvements

Residents urge city to capitalize on corridor’s Route 66 heritage, expand project scope

By IGOR STUDENKOV Staff Reporter

North Lawndale residents of fered several ideas for improving the stretch of Ogden Avenue that mostly runs through the community — but some were leery that the benefits won’t go to the blocks that need improvements most.

The Chicago Department of Transportation is currently in the early stages of developing a multi-modal transportation plan for the section of Ogden Avenue between Pulaski and Roosevelt Roads. The idea is to improve the roadway to reduce accidents, make it more friendly to drivers, bus riders, cyclists and pedestrians alike, and to encourage future development.

CDOT already held a public meeting and two community workshops to get resident ideas — most recently this August — and it plans to hold more throughout this year and next year.

T he Oct. 5 workshop, which was held at the Lawndale Christian Health Center, was supposed to focus on placemaking – what kind of seating, public plazas and other pedestrian-orientated amenities the corridor should have. But much of the discussion focused on the scope of the project, and the history the corridor as part of the iconic Route 66. Some residents felt improvements should go farther southwest, where they thought they were needed most. And there were concerns about opportunities the project would create for local businesses

CDOT planner Vanessa Irizarry said that the agency chose to limit the project to Pulaski to Roosevelt portion because this stretch of Ogden because it’s the part that has service drives — the lanes closest to the sidewalks that are separated from the rest of the road by medians. While the service drives are city-owned, the rest of the street is a state highway, so anything that goes there must be approved by the Illinois Department of Transportation.

Ald. Monique Scott (24th), whose ward includes most of the corridor, said that community meetings on the project were important to her. When major city projects

come to West Side communities, she said, “so many of us feel like we’re not welcome to have our input” — and she wanted to avoid that.

“I want us to get good perspective, good focus and bring out your ideas,” Scott said.

Reshorna Fitzpatrick, executive pastor at North Lawndale’s landmark Stone Temple Church, who served as the workshop moderator, echoed those thoughts — while also encouraging everybody in attendance to bring more people to the next workshop.

“Someone needs to make some noise, because we need to be in the building where things are changing in our community,” she said.

Fitzpatrick touted the ef for ts of the Community Advisory Group, a group of stakeholders that city officials usually put together for large-scale projects. The Stone Temple Church is a CAG member organization, and she mentioned passing out informational fliers.

Paul Norrington, vice-president of North Lawndale’s K-Town Historic District Association, pointed to the fact that

the corridor represents the longest portion of the Route 66 within Chicago city limits.

“We need to keep it in mind as we talk about doing something with Ogden,” he said. “Let’s keep our historical value in mind, and we do have historical value.”

Blanche Killingsworth, head of the North Lawndale Historical Society and a community resident since 1962, took the concept further, said that any improvements would need to reflect all of the community’s rich history.

Resident Norvetta Landon suggested putting overhead pedestrian crossings at major intersections, pointing to the crossings over the South Side portions of Lake Shore Drive, such as the one at 31st Street, as examples. Such bridges would also give an opportunity to put in public ar t, she said.

CDOT also got some criticism. Norvetta questioned why the project stopped at Pulaski Road and didn’t continue down to Kenneth Avenue, at the southwest tip of North Lawndale. She pointed to a complex Pulaski Road/Cermak Road/Ogden Av-

enue intersection, among other traffic issues. Irizarry responded that the city was doing a separate study on the intersection.

Resident Carmen Dennis wasn’t convinced, questioning whether the project parameters reflected the city’s priorities.

“I think this is taking place in the area of North Lawndale where the g entrification was a bit more apparent,” she said. “Why is it not starting where there’s less g entrification?”

Landon also questioned how much outreach the CAG and CDOT did.

“We’ didn’t g et any flyers, and I’m just saying, for the neighbors living in this area [west of Pulaski] we’re just finding out about this from the [August 2023] meeting, I’m just saying with some of the decisions, going back to who put to g ether [the CAG] — I don’ t feel like all of us really had an input.”

Fitzpatrick responded that any individual or organization can join the CAG and invited anyone interested to talk to her after the meeting.

Owen Pittman asked whether there would be job opportunities under the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Section 3 program, which requires anyone that receives HUD funding to provide job training and job opportunities for low-income individuals, including those who benefit from public housing and housing choice voucher programs, and contracting opportunities for businesses that hire low-income residents.

Irizarry said that while it’s too early to talk about those opportunities, CDOT would encourage businesses that might fall under Section 3 to reach out to them, so the department could include them in the contractor pool.

North Lawndale community activist Princess Shaw asked whether the project timeline could be slowed down if the residents ask for more time to develop a vision.

Fitzpatrick responded that with construction not expected to start until 2026, she doesn’t believe it would become an issue.

“We’ll be fine with this schedule, and if we need to make adjustments, we’ll make the adjustments,” she said.

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North Lawndale residents brainstorm ideas for improving Ogden Avenue dur ing the Oct. 5 workshop.

Kirk Franklin’s Father’s Day

I’ve always enjoyed watching paternity court. A highprofile version has been circulating recently in re gard to superstar gospel singer Kirk Franklin. The video, “Kirk Franklin’s Father’s Day,” is free on YouTube. Basi cally it documents the 53-year old finding out who his true biolo gical father is. After watching the video, I think it should be mandatory viewing for every Black kid around 12 years old and up.

In a nutshell, a woman dies. She was Franklin’s biological aunt. Because he’s been estranged from his biological mother, he didn’t attend the funeral. But a man who did attend the funeral was surprised to discover that the deceased woman was a sister to Franklin’s biological mom. In passing, the man mentions that he used to mess around with Franklin’s biological mom back when he was around 14 and she was 16. All of a sudden, the church folks got to gossiping. They began to note similarities between the man and Franklin. The gossip got so strong, that Franklin’s biological mom called Franklin up, told him there was no way the man could be his father, and to let it be. And that is what Franklin did.

However, the gossip was so hot and heavy that the man couldn’t ignore it. So much so that the man gave his DNA sample to a mutual friend to give to Franklin. And for whatever reason, Franklin decided to test his own DNA against the man’s. And the results came back that the man is his father.

Franklin’s mom couldn’t/wouldn’t believe the results. So they did a second

DNA test with all three of them giving samples at the same time. And guess what?

Like Ivory soap, it was 99.99% positive. And do you know Franklin’s mom still denies it? That is something anyone should see and comprehend. Because for years his biolo gical mom had claimed another man was his father even to the point that on the man’s deathbed, he still thought the man was his father.

Franklin has been very honest about his upbringing and being adopted while feeling not wanted. He spent years struggling to fit in, while at the same time rebelling because of his situation. And one of the more poignant points he makes, is that with Black folks, the biological parents, even after a person is adopted, rarely are completely out of their lives. So they come and go, which, in a lot of ways, adds to the child’s continuing trauma because there’s never a full healing without the biological parent tur ning up again.

One of the major problems affecting the Black community to this day is single parenthood. Fatherless children are constantly rebelling because of the decisions their parents made. Unwanted pregnancies produce children who don’t get the love they deserve.

Kirk Franklin sharing his truth and allowing all of us to take the journey with him is just one step toward a healing many of us need to understand.

His phrase “win wounded” will hopefully one day become the motto for everyone struggling with similar issues.

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City vows to revisit plan to house migrants at Amundsen Park a er residents’ opposition

More than 400 Austin residents ocked to the park’s gym

By FRANCIA GARCIA HERNANDEZ Staff Reporter

Representatives from the Mayor’s Office said the city will revisit its decision to shelter 150 to 200 mig rants at Amundsen Park after a heated community meeting last Tuesday night.

More than 400 Austin residents flocked to Amundsen Park’s gymnasium to strongly oppose the city’s decision to tur n the park’s fieldhouse into a migrant shelter. City and Chicago Park District of ficials attended the meeting to present the city’s plans, but were halted from sharing after several inter ruptions by residents who opposed the decision during the raucous meeting

“Seniors need their parks,” “What about the kids?” and “You work for us” were some of the words loudly echoed by do z ens of residents at the star t of the meeting

Ald. Chris Taliafer ro (29th Ward), who called the meeting, said he strongly opposed the city’s decision. He urged residents to speak up against a decision that by all accounts was made without his or the community’s input.

“I strongly objected to it and I object to it now …” he said, adding his office was first informed by the Mayor’s Office Sept. 29 that a housing decision had been made. Despite his objections, the city remained firm in its plans to turn the park into a shelter, he said.

“We cannot take resources from the Black community,” he said to applause. Amundsen Park serves seniors, children and youth who rely on the park district’s programming, he said.

“We have been for months telling our youth not to go downtown, not to gather, not to commit crimes downtown,” he said, adding the city has promised to provide youth with safe spaces in their communities, such as the park’s program.

Housing migrants at the shelter “specifically flies in the face of that” and takes “a very valuable resource” from them, he said.

At least four single mothers said their children rely on the park’s after-school programs to keep them safe while they go to work

About a dozen neighbors fiercely spoke up against the plan during time set for public comments. Residents questioned why the community was not involved before the city made a decision.

Linda Johnson, who lives a block away from the park and attends its senior progr ams, said the city has no right to decide without bringing the community to the table.

Others questioned why the city is tak-

ing away available resources for children and seniors in a historically underserved community.

Residents also cited public safety concerns, echoing Taliafer ro’s concerns.

Vernita Miller, an Austin resident and single-mother said she housing migrants at the park puts children and neighbors’ safety at risk.

“We don’ t know who they are,” she said. Miller’s son, Lorenzo Doke III is a young football player for the Windy City Dolphins. He has practiced football and basketball at Amundsen Pa rk for nearly 8 years.

At the meeting, he told city officials their decision to halt the park’s programming by turning into a shelter is “messing up” the youth’s future.

“This field is our future,” Doke III said. A few residents slammed Mayor Brandon Johnson for failing the community that supported him, questioning why he was not present.

Not a single resident who spoke at the meeting expressed their support for turning the park facilities into a shelter.

In an unusual move, the city’s Chief Operating Officer John Roberson said city re presentatives would take the community’s feedback to the Mayor’s Office and make a decision. Roberson’s statement came after several failed attempts from city and park district officials to present the city’s plans.

Amundsen Park was one of 200 locations the city evaluated to shelter migrants, he said. After the meeting, city

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Austin residents and young park users opposed the city’s plans to turn Amundsen Park into shelter for migrants.

officials told residents the North Austin park was chosen because it has plumbing, bathrooms and other facilities required for a shelter. If turned into a shelter, migrants would sleep at the gymnasium and use another room in the fieldhouse for services. Park programs and after-school activities would be relocated to nearby parks and public schools, although city officials did not provide additional details to this publication. Chicago Park District of ficials referred questions to their communications department.

Earlier in the meeting, Beatriz Ponce de Leon, Deputy Mayor for Immigrant, Migrant and Refugee Rights tried to explain how the park facilities would be used to house migrants amid several disruptions

Several residents decried city officials, saying they were trying to use the “us vs. them” narrative, when the community is not actually against migrants. They said they are simply against turning the community’s parks into shelters.

Since August 2022, more than 17,000 asylum-seekers, mostly from South American have arrived in the city in 300 buses, as more mig rants continue to arrive, Robinson said.

“This is a humanitarian crisis,” the Mayor’s chief operating of ficer said.

Amid a surge of migrants at the souther n border, on Sept. 23 Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced his administration

migrants to welcoming cities, including Chicago. So far, Texas has bused 8,700 migrants to Chicago, according to Abbott’s of fice.

This increase has further strained the city’s capacity and resources allocated for new arrivals. There are about 10,000 migrants in 23 city shelters, Robinson said.

At a news conference last week, Johnson said he knows there has been “a tremendous burden” particularly on Black Chicago.

“Y’all know where I live,” he said. “Y’all know how many schools have been shut down in Austin, mental health clinics.”

He said the needs of migrants, individuals forced out of their countries due to bad foreign policy, cannot be compared to the needs of Black Chicagoans, who are descendants of slaves.

“Administration after administration has taken away from Black people, not mine ...” he said. “We’re trying to make sure that migrants are not on floors.”

His administration will not “let an ‘us vs them’ mentality” interfere with the city’s work to provide a better life “for anyone who wishes to have one” in the city, he said.

Austin faith leaders, Taliafer ro and Ald. Ray Lopez (15th Ward) planned an Oct. 10 discuss the migrant crisis in Chicago, including the use of Amundsen Park as a shelter and the proposal to include a referendum in the next election about

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individuals or families do not have any personal items or clothes beyond what they’re wearing or carrying in a small bag. They also do not have appropriate clothes for the upcoming winter season.

Also, most of the migrants sheltered in the 25th District are now single men. In earlier months, families sheltered there, but now they are relocated to other shelters, volunteers said. The station is one of four police locations citywide serving people with sex offenses who must re gister with the Chicago police.

When possible, BUILD provides free clothes for asylum-seekers who visit the nonprofit’s facilities. It coordinates transportation from the police station to their Austin campus twice a week, providing free access to the shower rooms and laundry facilities, although laundry capacity is limited. It also provides food and coffee if available.

Like many local volunteer response groups that assist asylum-seekers, BUILD is juggling the influx of arrivals with limited support from city agencies. Most of the items provided to migrants have been collected by staf f or purchased by the nonprofit, which considers mi-

grant support as an extension of its violence prevention work.

As more asylum-seekers are expected to arrive, unprepared for Chicago’s winter, BUILD now acce pts in-kind and financial donations to support migrants. T hey also need items for its new population.

The items needed include:

■ Men’s clothes: winter coats and jackets sizes small through extra-large, underwear, socks and winter clothes sizes small through large. Items must be new.

■ Women and children’s clothes: winter coat s, jackets, winter clothes, underwear and socks, all sizes. I tems must be new.

■ Meal donations: one-time or recurring catering or meal donations for groups of at least 15 people.

The Austin-based violence prevention and youth development nonprofit started supporting local volunteer groups back in May. In the summer, access was restricted so it would not interfere with BUILD’s summer programs.

To make a financial donation, visit BUILD’s website. When making a donation, indicate it is for migrant support.

In-kind donations can be dropped of f at the front desk of BUILD’s campus at 5100 W. Harrison St. from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Those who wish to make meal donations can contact Rosa Rios or Emmayoli Silva at rosarios@buildchicago.org and emmayolisilva@buildchicago.org

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

MORTGAGE ASSETS

MANAGEMENT, LLC

Plaintiff, -v.-

LAMAR JONES, SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT

Defendants

2019 CH 12858 4941 W IOWA ST CHICAGO, IL 60651

NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY

Appendix C are required on this Contract.

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

day status report of pending sales.

MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC

One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago IL, 60602 312-346-9088

E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com

Attorney File No. 22-10447IL

Attorney Code. 61256

Case Number: 2019 CH 12858

TJSC#: 43-3216

GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on July 31, 2023, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30

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

Case # 2019 CH 12858

I3229553

The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago will be accepting applications for the following classification(s):

Database Administrator (Original)

Senior Environmental Research Scientist (Original)

Additional information regarding salary, job description, requirements, etc. can be found on the District’s website at www.districtjobs.org or call 312-751-5100.

An Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/D

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER

Elements Architectural Group, Inc. seeks Architectural Designer to join our Oak Park team. 20% national travel to customers req. Bachelor’s Diploma + 12 months closely related exp. req.

Mail Resume to our office at: 1040 North Blvd., Ste. 220, Oak Park, IL 60301

MARKETPLACE

SUBURBAN RENTALS

911 NORTH LECLAIRE AVE CHICAGO, IL 60651

$1150/MONTH

3-bedroom, dining room, kitchen, living room, porch. Heat included! 1 month security

Call: 1-773-626-5751 iate. No early birds.

WANTED TO BUY

WANTED MILITARY ITEMS:

Helmets, medals, patches, uniforms, weapons, flags, photos, paperwork, Also toy soldiers – lead, plastic – other misc. toys.

Call Uncle Gary 708-522-3400

CLASSICS WANTED

CLASSICS WANTED

Restored or Unrestored

Restored or Unrestored

Cars & Vintage Motorcycles Domestic / Import Cars:

Cars & Vintage Motorcycles

Sealed proposals, endorsed as above, will be submitted back to the District via an electronic upload to the Bonfire Portal only, from the date of the Invitation to Bid, up to 11:00 A.M. (Chicago time), on the bid opening date, and will be opened publicly as described in the Invitation to Bid by the Director of Procurement and Materials Management or designee at 11:00 AM on the stated bid opening date below for: 24-645-11 SCAVENGER SERVICES IN THE NORTH SERVICE AREA AND THE LOCKPORT POWERHOUSE

The above is an abbreviated version of the Notice Invitation to Bid. A full version which includes a brief description of the project and/or service can be found on the District’s website, www.mwrd.org. The path is as follows: Doing Business Procurement and Materials Management Contract Announcements. Specifications, proposal forms and/ or plans may be obtained from the Department of Procurement and Materials Management by downloading online from the District’s website at www.mwrd.org (Doing Business Procurement & Materials Management Contract Announcements).

AM on November 1, 2023, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:

Commonly known as 4941 W IOWA ST, CHICAGO, IL 60651

Property Index No. 16-04-427-007-

0000

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

Mercedes, Porsche, Corvette, Ferrari’s, Jaguars, Muscle Cars, Mustang & Mopars

Domestic / Import Cars:

Estimated Cost for Group A: $762,000.00

No fee is required for the Contract Documents. Any questions regarding the downloading of the Contract Document should be directed to the following email: contractdesk@mwrd.org or call 312751-6643

$$ Top $$ all makes, Etc.

Collector James • 630-201-8122

Mercedes, Porsche, Corvette, Ferrari’s, Jaguars, Muscle Cars, Mustang & Mopars

$$ Top $$ all makes, Etc.

CLASSICS WANTED Domestic / Import Cars: Mercedes,

Ferrari’s, Jaguars, Muscle Cars, Mustang & Mopars

$$ Top $$ all makes, Etc.

Collector James 630-201-8122

Estimated Cost for Group B: $150,000.00

Estimated Cost for Group C: $369,000.00

Estimated Cost for Group D: $77,400.00

Estimated Cost for Group E: $24,000.00

Total Estimated Cost: $1,382,400.00

Bid Deposit: None

Bid Opening: November 7, 2023

Voluntary Technical Pre-Bid Conference via ZOOM: Tuesday, October 24, at 10:00 am CST. Group A & Group C: Compliance with the District’s Affirmative Action Ordinance Revised Appendix D and

All Contracts for the Construction of Public Works are subject to the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act (820 ILCS 130/1 et.seq.), where it is stated in the Invitation to Bid Page.

The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago reserves the right to reject any or all Proposals if deemed in the public’s best interest.

Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago

By Darlene A. LoCascio Director of Procurement and Materials Management

Chicago, Illinois October 11, 2023

Published in Austin Weekly News October 11, 2023

HOME SERVICES

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

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF 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.

MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL, 60602. Tel No. (312) 346-9088.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION

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

You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENTCHANCERY DIVISION CITIBANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.CHRISTOPHER WILLIAMS, AS INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF LINDA WILLIAMS, DECEASED, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF LINDA WILLIAMS, DECEASED, UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS AND LIENHOLDERS AGAINST THE ESTATE OF LINDA WILLIAMS, DECEASED, UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS AND LIENHOLDERS AGAINST THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF LINDA WILLIAMS, DECEASED, CHRISTOPHER WILLIAMS

Defendants

19 CH 13406 1345 N. LATROBE 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 July 24, 2023, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on October 25, 2023, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:

Commonly known as 1345 N. LATROBE AVE., CHICAGO, IL 60651 Property Index No. 16-04-121-0050000

The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $317,544.44.

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

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

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

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

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

closure 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 HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC Plaintiff’s

Attorneys, 601 E. William St., DECATUR, IL, 62523 (217) 4221719. Please refer to file number

397343.

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

601 E. William St. DECATUR IL, 62523

217-422-1719

Fax #: 217-422-1754

E-Mail: CookPleadings@hsbattys. com

Attorney File No. 397343

Attorney Code. 40387

Case Number: 19 CH 13406

TJSC#: 43-3663

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

Case # 19 CH 13406

I3229780

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT -

CHANCERY DIVISION

NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC

Plaintiff, -v.-

HUMBERTO M. RAMIREZ, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS

Defendants 2022 CH 11580

1005 N KEDVALE 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, 2023, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30

AM on November 6, 2023, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:

Commonly known as 1005 N

KEDVALE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60651

Property Index No. 16-03-413-019-

0000

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

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

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

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.

Potential Bidders: For sale information, please visit www.realtyBid.com or call 877-518-5700. For information, examine the court file, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C.

Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 (630) 7949876

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION

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

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

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C.

15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE IL, 60527 630-794-5300

E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com

Attorney File No. 14-22-08735

Attorney ARDC No. 00468002

Attorney Code. 21762

Case Number: 2022 CH 11580

TJSC#: 43-3249

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

Case # 2022 CH 11580

I3230114

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

PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION

Plaintiff,

-v.JOHN H. HALL, DANTE HALL AS

TRUSTEE OF THE JOHN H. HALL

TRUST DATED FEBRUARY 29TH, 2016, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS

Defendants 2022 CH 09690

5918 W MIDWAY PARK CHICAGO, IL 60644

NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on July 26, 2023, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on November 17, 2023, at The

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:

Commonly known as 5918 W MIDWAY PARK, CHICAGO, IL 60644

Property Index No. 16-08-219-0250000

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. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

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

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

For information, examine the court file, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C.

Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 (630) 7949876

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION

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

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

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C.

15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE IL, 60527

630-794-5300

E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com

Attorney File No. 14-22-06377

Attorney ARDC No. 00468002

Attorney Code. 21762

Case Number: 2022 CH 09690

TJSC#: 43-3101

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

Case # 2022 CH 09690

I3230828

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

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

U.S. BANK, N.A., SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDERS OF BEAR STEARNS ASSET BACKED SECURITIES I TRUST 2005-HE7, ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES SERIES 2005-HE7

Plaintiff, -v.ALONZO WOODS, RESMAE MORTGAGE CORPORATION AND MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR THE LENDER, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, AS THEIR INTERESTS MAY APPEAR, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, WILLIAM P. BUTCHER, SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE DECEASED MORTGAGOR, ALONZO WOODS, RANCES HANNAH-WOODS A/K/A RANCES

N. HANNAH Defendants

2017 CH 01618

127 NORTH MAYFIELD AVENUE CHICAGO, IL 60644

NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 1, 2023, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on November 15, 2023, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:

Commonly known as 127 NORTH MAYFIELD AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60644

Property Index No. 16-08-414-009

The real estate is improved with a three unit building with detached two car garage.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. 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

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

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.

MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL, 60602. Tel No. (312) 346-9088. THE JUDICIAL SALES 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 312-346-9088

E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com

Attorney File No. 20-05320il

Attorney Code. 61256

Case Number: 2017 CH 01618

TJSC#: 43-2698

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

Case # 2017 CH 01618 I3228117

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

BANK OF AMERICA N.A.

Plaintiff, -v.JOSE VALDEZ, GUADALUPE DELGADO, MARIBEL GUTIERRES

A/K/A MARIBEL D. GUTIERRES, CITIBANK, N.A., AS SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO CITIBANK (SOUTH DAKOTA), N.A. , PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES, LLC, ARROW FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC, STATE OF ILLINOIS

Defendants 2014 CH 08593 1427 N. LAWNDALE 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 11, 2023, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on November 13, 2023, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:

Commonly known as 1427 N. LAWNDALE AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60651

Property Index No. 16-02-114-005

The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $631,427.02.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

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 Alexander Potestivo, POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610, Chicago, IL, 60606 (312) 263-0003. Please refer to file number 112204.

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.

POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610 Chicago IL, 60606 312-263-0003

E-Mail: ilpleadings@potestivolaw. com

Attorney File No. 112204

Attorney Code. 43932

Case Number: 2014 CH 08593

TJSC#: 43-3346

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

Case # 2014 CH 08593 I3230700

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

JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION

Plaintiff, -v.-

WALTER E. JONES, JOYCE A. WILLIS AKA JOYCE WILLIS Defendants 22 CH 00756 5211 W. WASHINGTON BLVD CHICAGO, IL 60644

NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 7, 2023, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30

AM on November 8, 2023, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described

real estate:

Lot 5 in Block 1 in J.W. Whiteside and Company’s Subdivision of the East 1/2 of the East 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 9, Township 39 North, Range 13, East of the Third Principal Meridian, in Cook county, Illinois.

Commonly known as 5211 W

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WASHINGTON BLVD, CHICAGO, IL 60644

Property Index No. 16-09-324-0050000

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $140,106.68.

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

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF 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 HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 601 E. William St., DECATUR, IL, 62523 (217) 4221719. Please refer to file number 1639083.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION

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

You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC 601 E. William St. DECATUR IL, 62523 217-422-1719

Fax #: 217-422-1754

E-Mail: CookPleadings@hsbattys. com

Attorney File No. 1639083

Attorney Code. 40387

Case Number: 22 CH 00756

TJSC#: 43-3330

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

Case # 22 CH 00756

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