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West Side artists talk gentrification The artists explored their roles in the process and how to fight it By IGOR STUDENKOV Contributing Reporter

Some West Side artists are speaking out on a controversial subject in the African American community — gentrification. During a panel discussion convened at Jane Addams Hull House Museum in October, a range of artists who live and work on the West Side talked about “claiming” public spaces and how artists contribute to gentrification and the displacement of lower-income residents and businesses that results from the process. The panel, called Claiming and Reclaiming Space, was one of several discussions and events held as part of the museum’s Making of the West Side project, which looks to bring together scholars, activists, neighborhood residents and other stakeholders to explore the area’s history and see how the experiences of the past can inform present day issues. Jennifer Scott, the museum’s director, said that the major purpose of the project was to bring more attention to “the part of the Chicago that’s been considerably ignored, neglected, misunderstood.” And, given the fact that the museum honors the work of Jane Addams, who worked to help immigrants and lobbied on the behalf of the disenfranchised, the project was a good fit. Since 2014, artists Sara Pooley and Paola Aguirre have been working on Creative Grounds, a photo project documenting what happened to closed public schools on the West Side and elsewhere in the city. “I guess it’s important to choose what histories you want to record,” Pooley said. “And this is something we definitely felt was important,” Aguirre said that they have tried to reach out to local residents and activists in Austin and elseSee ARTIST TALK on page 6

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Andrew Brown, left, 13, of Lake Zurich, and Elijah Walls, 11, of Prospect Heights, clean up a tree before loading it into a familys vehicle on Saturday, Dec. 2, during a a Christmas Tree giveaway at By The Hand Club For Kids on Laramie Avenue in Austin.. More photos on page 9.

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New 15th District commander Ernest Cato shares some plans for Austin By LEE EDWARDS Contributing Reporter

During a recent interview, West Side native Ernest Cato III, the new 15th District commander, laid out some of the plans he has for improving public safety in the area.

In October, city officials announced that Cato had replaced former commander Dwayne Betts, who was promoted to deputy chief of the department’s Chicago Alternative Policing Strategy (CAPS) program. Betts had been at the helm since 2015, when he succeeded former commander Barbara West after she was reassigned to lead the 11th District. Cato had served the Austin district for more than a year as a tactical lieutenant before his promotion. He said that he was “fortunate” to be mentored by Betts.

Cato, a 27-year CPD veteran who grew up on the 4300 block of W. Monroe St., has served in a range of capacities in his route to becoming a commander. He said his career began on the city’s South Side, within the 21st District, where he was a tactical officer for roughly six years before moving on to become a supervisor of investigations within the City of Chicago’s Inspector General’s Office . Cato has served as a detective assigned to cases involving sex crimes against

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“With my experiences growing up on the West Side of Chicago, I have an understanding of what a lot of the young men and young women are feeling when they encounter police.”

COMMANDER CATO About community from page 1

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FRESH START: New 15th District commander Ernest Cato III, a West Side native, replaced former commander Dwayne Betts earlier this year.

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job” during a community meeting hosted by Ald. Jason Ervin (28th) in November. During that meeting, Cato emphasized community-centered aspects of public safety, such as block clubs and active residents who could supplement police patrol. Cato said that he hopes that more block clubs form in Aus-

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ings and homicides have been down. He said homicides are down by 7.4 percent and shootings are down by 21.3 percent from last year. Cato is the 15th District’s third commander in five years. Cato came with the strong endorsement of his former boss, Betts, who said that Cato “is going to new a phenomenal

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children and child abuse; a homicide detective; a sergeant with a tactical team; and was also responsible for “helping put together the Gang Violence Reduction Strategy for bureau patrol,” he said. When he arrived in the Austin district, he made an effort to walk the blocks and meet new people in the community where he grew up. Both of Cato’s parents are West Side natives as well. “[With] my experiences growing up on the West Side of Chicago, I have an understanding of what a lot of the young men and young women are feeling when they encounter police,” Cato said. The new commander said that he plans to address the area’s violence through a strategy involving community support. He said it’s best to take a “block-by-block” approach while working with community organizations to devise plans on how to address violence and loitering that’s affecting businesses. “Today, we’re building more of a bridge with the community and our relationships at this particular time are getting stronger where the police is depending on the community and the community is depending on the police,” said Cato. The new commander said that since he started his tenure atop the 15th District, shoot-

tin. He also emphasized the importance of economic opportunity in keeping the public safe. “We have to provide opportunities, but we also have to provide discipline,” Cato said, before adding that trust between police and citizens needs to be rebuilt — with some of the burden of repairing that relationship falling on citizens. “Sometimes, you gotta think [about] what that office has been through,” he said, “why does he ERNEST CATO III look so stressed?” 15th Dist. Commander Cato used the analogy of tuna fishing to illustrate his point, explaining that when fishing for tuna, fishermen use large nets that sometimes catch dolphins. “It’s not our intent to catch a dolphin, but sometimes it will happen,” he said. “And we have to say, ‘I’m sorry.’” Igor Studenkov contributed to this report. CONTACT: leeme117@gmail.com

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Votes are in on 29th Ward projects

Ald. Taliaferro’s menu money will fund street and park upgrades By IGOR STUDENKOV Contributing Reporter

The participatory budgeting voting period instrumental in deciding how to spend a portion of Ald. Chris Taliaferro’s (29th) $1.23 million aldermanic menu money is over and the public has spoken. Three-hundred and ninety residents in the 29th Ward voted to spend around $650,000 of the money on street resurfacing. They voted to spend the rest of the funds on Galewood Park improvements, improvements to the Newland Avenue pedestrian tunnel under the Milwaukee District West Metra Line tracks, the restoration of the mural on the Central Avenue viaduct under the Green ‘L’ Line/Union Pacific West Metra Line tracks, and replacing garbage cans along North and Harlem avenues. The nearly 400 people who voted during the budgeting process this year is almost double the roughly 200 people who voted last year. This year’s number, however is still small in comparison to the number of eligible voters in the ward. More than 24,000 29th Ward residents voted in the 2016 presidential election. When Taliaferro originally campaigned for alderman in 2015, he promised to become the first West Side elected officials to introduce participatory budgeting. He wasn’t able to do it during his first year in office due to a backlog of infrastructure projects. In 2016, he set aside $700,000 in aldermanic menu money for participatory budgeting. He wasn’t able to do participatory budgeting for 2017 projects because the city changed deadlines for when projects need to be submitted. This November, however, residents were able to vote on projects for next year. This time around, participatory budgeting vote had two parts. First, residents had to

vote on how much of the money goes toward street resurfacing. Then, they were asked which three out of the five possible projects would be implemented. The projects were chosen based on both the number of votes and how much money wasn’t committed to street improvements. Galewood Park improvements, which will cost $100,000, got the most votes. The city will replace the “outdated and deteriorating” mural on the fieldhouse wall, add a walking track near the baseball diamond and add a new adjustable basketball rim. The project that got the second-highest number of votes was the most expensive project on the ballot. The city will spend $125,000 to spruce up of the Newland Avenue viaduct at the west end of Rutherford Sayre Park. The viaduct runs under the Milwaukee District West Metra Line, which serves as a border between Galewood and Montlare. The 29th Ward website described the viaduct as “[being] an eyesore for years” The money will be use to repair and refurbish the structure, replace the nearby shrubbery with plants native to the area and add artwork on the viaduct walls. The project that got the third-highest number of votes was the proposal to restore the Central Avenue mural under Green Line viaduct. Painted 10 years ago, it depicts Civil Rights movement leaders. Since then, some of the paint faded, and graffiti painted over it. The restoration will cost $32,500. The final project to get approved entails allocating 55,000 to replace garbage cans along the section of North Avenue from Austin Boulevard to Chicago/Oak Park border, and the Chicago side of Harlem Avenue between North and Medill avenues. Voting took place from Nov. 6 until Nov. 20. As before, residents could vote in the ward office, but Taliaferro also organized pop-up polling places at North Austin branch library, Northwest Austin Council offices and Rutherford-Sayer Park fieldhouse. CONTACT: igorst3@hotmail.com

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ARTIST TALK

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where, and “elevate the issue.” Danton Floyd, the founder and lead organizer for the West Side-based 360 Nation, said that his organization uses “holistic practices to promote self-determination among black children.” Some of its initiatives include the Laboratory program, which is designed to give youth creative skills that they can use to improve their communities, and Summer Freedom School, which employs restorative practices to help the youth love themselves and equip them with “creative and technical skills” that would lead to “self-sustainability.” Art therapist Leah Gipson said she uses her art to give voices to the marginalized and examine how art reflects society. “The work then becomes more than specifics of closed schools and displacement in black and brown neighborhoods, but displacement of children in the broader context of society,” she said. Alexandria Eregbu an Austin-based artist who grew up in East Garfield Park, explained that her art is inspired by her family history. The house where four generations of her family grew up was lost to foreclosure. This made her think harder about how her family history, and the histories of families that found themselves in similar situations, could be preserved. Miguel Aguilar, a self-described “graffiti artist, designer and educator — in that order,” talked about the class he teaches as part of the School of the Art Institute’s public arts programs at Homan Square’s Nichols Tower. “As we run through the neighborhood, we learn about it, we think critically about what we see and what we aren’t seeing,” he said. Aguilar explained that he pushes students, most of whom are white and come from more privileged backgrounds, to examine their own biases. “It’s really amazing to hear these students be transparent about now knowing a lot, going into communities for the first time, thinking beyond themselves as artists and being sensitive about themselves being visitors in other people’s communities, and thinking about navigating public space,” he said. One of his major priorities, he said, was to challenge the stigma around graffiti. Aguilar was upfront about the fact that some of his art would be considered illegal by the city. “Education can happen in many format and many spaces,” Aguilar reflected. “Sometimes it can happen one-onone, and sometimes it can happen with no one else’s permission.” Scott asked panelists and audience members whether artists and people in general need to “claim” public space and, if so, why. Floyd argued that, in Chicago and other cities, African-Americans have been “pushed and shuffled in different communities” — through formal segregation, White Flight, economic barriers and other, less formal obstacles. “Therefore, it’s been difficult to claim [space], because we’ve never been able to do it,” he mused. “When we think about community, we need to think of spaces that exist within it.” As a result, Floyd argued, there has been a reluctance to truly claim anything, which he felt needed to change. Eregbu said that, as an artist, claiming space is tricky, because in some circumstances, it can pave the way to gentrification and cause displacement. “When an institution does want to enter neighborhood, the first people they place in the neighborhood are the artists,” she said. “I think there’s got to be a spectrum in terms

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RECLAMATION: Above, an exhibition by photographer Sarah Pooley invites the public to sketch their redevelopment concepts directly onto large scale photo prints. Below, the artist Miguel Aguilar at work on an outside installation.

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of how we play our part. It’s something that we should, in my opinion, be mindful of, because it’s a slippery slope.” Aguilar said that, given his art, he had no problem claiming space, no matter what authority figures may think. “These are things that really allow you to be fully yourself in a world that’s already programmed to tell marginalized people what they can or can’t do in our society,” he said.

When asked about how they felt about their work breaking “rules,” Floyd replied that community improvement should happen, whether aldermen and other officials like it or not. “I don’t believe in [getting] permission for anything that benefits the community,” he said. “That’s just f— ridiculous.” CONTACT: igorst3@hotmail.com

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Resilient lots to crop up in N. Lawndale City to spend nearly $6M to help flood-proof area with natural landscaping By Igor Studenkov Contributing reporter

The Chicago Department of Planning & Development is working on a project that it hopes will reduce flooding while turning currently vacant lots into community assets — and it is starting in North Lawndale and West Humboldt Park. In North Lawndale, it is working on vacant lots along the section of 16th Street between Springfield and Lawndale avenues, and the section of Ogden Avenue between Lawndale and Homan Avenues. In each case, DPD is teaming up with local community organizations to help maintain the lots and do some community programming. The project is currently in the early stages, but when it’s complete, some of the improvements will include a new public performance space, a play space for kids and a business incubator for entrepreneurs that want to get into urban farming. During Ald. Michael Scott’s (24th) Oct. 26 community meeting, which was held at UCAN headquarters 3605 W. Fillmore St, Michael Berkshire, DPD’s Green Projects Administrator, explained that one major drawback of Chicago sewers is that they use the same set of pipes to carry both the water that goes into faucets and the water that gets collected when it rains. “When we have heavy rain, those pipes get overwhelmed — they aren’t big enough,” Berkshire said. “If it also get high, it goes up and get into your street-level [building].” That is why the Resilient Corridors program is trying to use the vacant lots to either send some of the water into the ground rather than into the sewers or collect the water before sending it into the sewers so it doesn’t get dropped all at once. Berkshire explained that the lots would use bioswales — landscape elements that are designed to take in water and filter out pollutants. They will include plaza areas with permeable pavement, so that water would seep into the ground instead of flowing toward the street. Even the trees they are planning to plant will pay a role. “We’re going to plant a lot of new trees,” Berkshire said. “Trees are one of best ways to handle water, and the planning will also lower temperature [on the lots].” On the 16th Street section, a total of five vacant lots are getting this treatment. The lot on the north side of the street, between Springfield and Avers avenues, will have a storage system where rain water will be stored and then gradually released into the sewers. The three thinner strips of vacant land on

the south side of 16th Street, between Avers and Ridgeway avenues, will be designed to encourage play and exploration. Berkshire said that the city will put a “snake-like pattern” where kids will be able to walk over the stones. The existing drain pipe will be disconnected and the garden will take in water from the nearby alley. MLK Bloom Gardens will teach its own gardening and urban farming classes to local youth. Finally, the vacant lot at the northwest corner of 16th Street and Lawndale Avenue would be turned into a community gathering space with a grove of “fruit bearing trees” in the back. It would collect storm water and release limited amounts of it into the sewers and, thanks to permeable pavement, some of the water will seep into the ground. On Ogden Avenue, he said that there will be a “small pocket park” west of Millard Avenue. And on the south side of the street, between Thumbull and Homan avenues, DPD will be working with Chicago Botanical Garden to build an “incubator farm.” The construction at all three corridors will cost a total of $5.7 million, which is largely covered through HUD’s community development block grant. Berkshire explained that, because it’s a city program that’s funded through HUD, it has to follow several rules about local hiring. According to the fact sheet he provided, 50 percent of all work hours must be done by Chicago residents, and at least 7 percent of those hours must be done by residents of the local community. Thirty-percent of the new hires must be part of HUD’s Section 3 program, which recruits local public housing and otherwise low-income residents to work on HUDfunded projects. At least 25 percent of the subcontractors must be minority-owned businesses, and at least 5 percent must be women-owned businesses. And employees must be paid the prevailing wage. “We’re hiring everyone through [local alderman’s office], we’re working with them,” Berkshire said. “There will be opportunities for landscape folks, traffic people, etc.” Berkshire said that, if the program does well on the three West Side corridors, DPD hopes to expand it further. “We’re trying to prove with it – because this is kind of pilot project – that we can build these beautiful landscapes and they can be managed by the community,” he said. “I want to prove to city that they’re going to thrive, they’re going to survive, so we can build more. We still have to prove that we can do that.” CONTACT: igorst3@hotmail.com

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Please join us to hear about exciting updates and to voice your ideas on how we can serve you better at The Loretto Hospital followed by a Meet & Greet with our New President & CEO

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For more information contact: Camille Y. Lilly at (773) 854-5011 or Camille.Lilly@lorettohospital.org

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Loretto Hospital’s 27th Annual

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Join us at Columbus Park Refectory for a Visit With Santa. The morning includes Christmas stockings stuffed with goodies and a picture with Santa for children 12 and under accompanied by an adult.

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PCC Community Wellness Center has a Chemical Dependency Program within our health centers that provides treatment for adults with substance abuse and opioid use disorders. Our team provides a safe and supportive environment for treatment without judgement. PCC accepts many major health plans as well as Medicaid and Medicare and offers a sliding fee discount program for patients who do not have insurance. PCC provides health care to everyone, and no one is denied services because of inability to pay. For more information, or to schedule an appointment, please call:

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Substance abuse and opiate dependence treatment is funded in part by the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH), Office of Violence Prevention and Behavioral Health

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Austin Weekly News, December 6, 2017

VIEW points

Don’t laugh: Todd Stroger for county board president

hen I was a teen, one of the most popular books out was: Steal this Book! by Abbie Hoffman. The book was filled with ideas on how to survive and oppose tradition in this society and the government. One of the lasting effects it had on me was that it made me realize one can fight city hall and that the impossible is possible — to use a bunch of clichés. That spirit of bucking the system came to mind when I read about Todd Stroger’s pronouncement that he is seeking to retake the presidency of the Cook County Board. I didn’t laugh or mock his decision. I am 100 percent in favor and I want to tell you why. Todd Stroger was never a flamboyant politician. He didn’t have the gift of gab like a Harold Washington. His personality wasn’t over the top like certain others. He would never stand before a mic and sing a Negro Spiritual to lull us away from reality and our anger. Instead he was a pencil pusher and when he proposed that a 1 cent increase in the sales tax was needed to keep the already inbalance budget on an even continuum, most of us balked. We listened when a contender for his seat declared that she would roll back that penny and we gave her our vote. But like the political snake that she was, she soon turned to bite us in the butt by not only putting that penny tax back in effect; she went after more and more taxes. The biggest insult was the penny per ounce tax on sugary drinks. The snake professed that penny per ounce was to save little children from becoming morbidly obese, yet many of those kids because of their entitlement to LINK Card benefits, could still purchase the product and pay no taxes whatsoever. Many average taxpayers awoke from their lackadaisical stupor of being part

of the silent sleeping giant. The ensuing protest was so loud and constant that the otherwise never-listen-to-their-constituents board members got scared and voted to end the unpopular tax. Many of us hailed that day as a pseudo re-enactment of the Boston Tea Party. We saw a certain newbie politician as a 21stcentury version of Paul Revere. Then that person declared he wasn’t interested in running for the seat after his mentor dangled the prospects of a congressional run before him (by the way — that same dangle was used to halt an up-and-coming young female usurp who had plotted a run for mayor. She suddenly dropped out of the race when she, too, was waylaid by the hand of the let’s-not-upset-the-applecart grandfather of keeping the status quo). I had posted on Facebook that I wanted to see the Toddler back. He is now all grown up and not taking any s*** anymore! It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to know that many who had taken a stance against him in the past were biased and ill-informed. I had volunteered for Todd’s campaign back then and had offered him several great commercial ideas, including one that would have had his young child sitting on his knee and looking up to ask, “Daddy, why is everyone picking on you?” Todd would look down at the child and quietly explain, “No good deed goes unpunished.” Needless to say my two cents with that idea wasn’t taken. However, we the voting populace can use our vote in 2018 to send a chilling message to those who will need our vote in the municipal elections that will occur in 2019. Electing Todd Stroger to the office for a second chance will let those who think that their re-election is a cakewalk know that we the voting public are sick of their s*** and we’re not going to take it anymore!

ARLENE JONES

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REAL ESTATE FOR SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENTâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; CHANCERY DIVISION FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.ANGELO LOUKAS, MERS, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR COUNTRYWIDE BANK, N.A., BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, CITY OF CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF WATER MANAGEMENT, SPRINGLEAF FINANCIAL SERVICES OF ILLINOIS, INC. FKA AMERICAN GENERAL FINANCIAL SERVICES OF ILLINOIS, INC., CITY OF CHICAGO Defendants 14 CH 10382 2317 W. OHIO 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 January 9, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 3, 2018, 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 2317 W. OHIO ST., CHICAGO, IL 60612 Property Index No. 17-07-118-0050000. The real estate is improved with a multi unit building containing two to six apartments. The judgment amount was $642,414.01. 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

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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 2120-7718. 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. 2120-7718 Attorney Code. 40387 Case Number: 14 CH 10382 TJSC#: 37-10026 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. I3067802

The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-17-06263. 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. 14-17-06263 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 17 CH 007611 TJSC#: 37-8127 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. I3067273

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 within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call Mr. Ira T. Nevel at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Law Offices of Ira T. Nevel, 175 North Franklin Street, Chicago, Illinois 60606. (312) 357-1125. Ref. No. 17-01417 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3068501

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 14-17-12452. 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. 14-17-12452 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 2017 CH 11316 TJSC#: 37-10432 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. I3068453

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 14-16-12975. 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. 14-16-12975 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 16 CH 014267 TJSC#: 37-9377 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. I3067980

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION CIT BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.SILAS HUNT, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA–DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT Defendants 17 CH 007611 5964 W. ERIE ST 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 25, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 2, 2018, 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 5964 W. ERIE ST, CHICAGO, IL 60644 Property Index No. 16-08-208-0340000.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION US BANK NA AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDERS OF BEAR STEARNS ASSET BACKED SECURITIES I TRUST 2007-HE6, ASSET BACKED ES 2007-HE6; Plaintiff, vs. DOROTHY MAE BALKCOM; Defendants, 17 CH 5949 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 Wednesday, January 3, 2018, 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. 16-02-417-018-0000. Commonly known as 915 NORTH SAINT LOUIS AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60651.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO USA HOLDINGS, INC. Plaintiff, -v.DENEEN M. WILLIAMS, PHILLIP WILLIAMS Defendants 2017 CH 11316 653 N. LONG 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 November 15, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 3, 2018, 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 653 N. LONG, CHICAGO, IL 60644 Property Index No. 16-09-110-0020000. 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 U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR CVF II MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST II Plaintiff, -v.JUAN MUNOZ, MARTHA MUNOZ A/K/A MARTHA A. MUNOZ, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 16 CH 014267 2638 N. AUSTIN 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 October 6, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 8, 2018, 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 2638 N. AUSTIN AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60639 Property Index No. 13-29-315-0180000. 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

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION REVERSE MORTGAGE FUNDING LLC Plaintiff, -v.UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF ANNIE WIMS, DECEASED, UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS AND LIENHOLDERS AGAINST THE ESTATE OF ANNIE WIMS, DECEASED, UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS AND LIENHOLDERS AGAINST THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF ANNIE WIMS, DECEASED, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF DAVID WIMS, JR., DECEASED, UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS AND LIENHOLDERS AGAINST THE ESTATE OF DAVID WIMS, JR., DECEASED, UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS AND LIENHOLDERS AGAINST THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF DAVID WIMS, JR., DECEASED, GENEVA HARRIS, VICTORIA WIMS, ROSIE WIMS AKA ROSE WIMS AKA ROSIE WILLIAMS AKA ROSE WILLIAMS, DESIREE WIMS AKA DESIREE WILLIAMS, SIDNEY WIMS AKA SIDNEY P. WIMS, ANNIE WIMS, JR. AKA ANNIE B. WIMS, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ACTING BY AND THROUGH THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, EQUABLE ASCENT FINANCIAL, LLC, STATE OF ILLINOIS-DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, GERALD NORDGREN, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF ANNIE WIMS, DECEASED, GERALD NORDGREN, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF DAVID WIMS, JR., DECEASED Defendants 15 CH 03789 528 NORTH KEDZIE AVENUE 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 October 10, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 11, 2018, 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 528 NORTH KEDZIE AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60612 Property Index No. 16-11-223-0290000.

The real estate is improved with a multi unit building containing two to six apartments. The judgment amount was $190,402.67. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale

other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 4221719 Please refer to file number 2120-13208-FT. 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. 2120-13208-FT Attorney Code. 40387 Case Number: 15 CH 03789 TJSC#: 37-9302 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. I3065005

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION MB FINANCIAL BANK, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER WITH AMERICAN CHARTERED BANK, Plaintiff, vs. MASHAL II ASSET, LLC; EXCEL BUILDERS OF ILLINOIS, INC.; VILLAGE BANK AND TRUST; SELECTIVE IMPORTS, INC., D/B/ A ALLIANCE PRODUCTS (INC.); TERRY FAROOQUI; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants, VILLAGE BANK & TRUST, Counter-Plaintiff, vs. MASHALL II ASSET, LLC A/K/A MARSHAL II ASSET, LLC; EXCEL BUILDERS OF ILLINOIS, INC.; SELECTIVE IMPORTS, INC., D/B/ A ALLIANCE PRODUCTS (INC.); TERRY FAROOQUI; AND UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Counter-Defendants, 16 CH 6072 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, January 8, 2018, 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. 13-33-401-008-0000; 13-33-401-009-0000; 13-33-401010-0000; 13-33-401-011-0000; 13-33-401-046-0000; 13-33-401048-0000; 13-33-401-049-0000; 13-33-401-050-0000; and 13-33401-052-0000. Commonly known as 4931-5013 West Armitage Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60639. The mortgaged real estate is a commercial/industrial building. The receiver of the subject mortgaged real estate is Al Lieberman who can be reached at (847) 284-8256.

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. For information call Ms. Erica N. Byrd at Garfield & Merel, Ltd., 180 North Stetson Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60601-6710. (312) 288-0105. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3069113

Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 3609455 W14-1244. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3069143

sentation 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 16-080640. 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

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF CITIGROUP MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST INC. ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2007-AMC1; Plaintiff, vs. TRAVIS THOMAS; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF TRAVIS THOMAS, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 14 CH 19394 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 Wednesday, January 10, 2018 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. 16-14-306-029-0000. Commonly known as 3834 West Lexington Street, 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 the Sales Clerk at Plaintiff’s Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 West Monroe Street,

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(847) 291-1717 E-Mail: ILNotices@logs.com Attorney File No. 16-080640 Attorney Code. 42168 Case Number: 16 CH 12080 TJSC#: 37-9554 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. I3067535

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 14-17-06054. 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. 14-17-06054 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 17 CH 006862 TJSC#: 37-8353 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. I3068673

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 2120-11454. 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. 2120-11454 Attorney Code. 40387 Case Number: 15 CH 16288 TJSC#: 37-9392 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. I3065941

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION REVERSE MORTGAGE FUNDING LLC Plaintiff, -v.LINDA SHORT F/K/A LINDA COLEMAN, AS TRUSTEE OF A TRUST AGREEMENT DATED AUGUST 1, 1999, KNOWN AS TRUST #8199, LINDA SHORT AKA LINDA COLEMAN, OSCER L. PETERSON, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ACTING BY AND THROUGH THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT Defendants 17 CH 07737 2126 S. TRUMBULL 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 September 18, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 4, 2018, 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 2126 S. TRUMBULL AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60623 Property Index No. 16-23-423-0270000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $43,228.39. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 4221719 Please refer to file number 2120-13669. 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. 2120-13669 Attorney Code. 40387 Case Number: 17 CH 07737 TJSC#: 37-8577 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. I3063018

Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611. 17-011993 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3068974

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION FIFTH THIRD MORTGAGE COMPANY Plaintiff, -v.ESTHER A. BROWNLEE, ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 17 CH 006862 4234 W. GRENSHAW ST CHICAGO, IL 60624 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 5, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 16, 2018, 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 4234 W. GRENSHAW ST, CHICAGO, IL 60624 Property Index No. 16-15-422-0460000. 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 interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION MTGLQ INVESTORS, L.P., Plaintiff, -v.JEFFREY HOWARD DUCHON AKA JEFF DUCHON, ICE HOUSE LOFTS CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION Defendants 15 CH 16288 2101 W. RICE, UNIT 208 CHICAGO, IL 60622 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 12, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 16, 2018, 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 2101 W. RICE, UNIT 208, CHICAGO, IL 60622 Property Index No. 17-06-330-0431017, 17-06-330-043-1043. The real estate is improved with a residential condominium. The judgment amount was $199,270.78. 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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION ALLY BANK; Plaintiff, vs. JOSE A. ARAMBULA; CALLETANA A. OLIVAS-CRUZ; THE CITY OF CHICAGO; Defendants, 17 CH 4499 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, January 5, 2018 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. 16-26-206-028-0000. Commonly known as 2230 South Sawyer Avenue, Chicago, IL 60623. 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.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION CMLT 2008-LS1 ILLINOIS PROPERTIES, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY; Plaintiff, vs. DRAGON FLY PROPERTIES, INC., AN ILLINOIS CORPORATION; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 17 CH 9173–I 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 Tuesday, January 9, 2018, 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. 17-07-330-023-0000, 17-07330-024-0000, 17-07-330-0250000. Commonly known as 2154 W. MADISON, STREET, CHICAGO IL 60612. The mortgaged real estate is a commercial offiice building. The property may be made available for inspection by contacting Mr. Charles Delaney of Friedman Management Company at (248) 848-3520. 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. For information call Mr. Andrew T. McClain at Foley & Lardner, LLP, 321 N. Clark Street, Chicago, Illinois 60654. (312) 832-4500. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3069138

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VISITOR DAYS

THANK YOU TO THE AUSTIN COMMUNITY FOR YOUR FOUR YEARS OF SUPPORT! Last month, ITW David Speer Academy hosted elected officials, parents, and community members as part of the school’s Visitor Days series. Attendees included state senators and representatives from the community, in addition to businesses and the CAPS - 25th District. All guests toured classrooms and laboratories alongside the school’s principal, Tom Mulder, and Noble’s Superintendent, Michael Milkie.

ITW DAVID SPEER ACADEMY WILL HOST ITS NEXT VISITOR DAY EVENT ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 30TH FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO RSVP PLEASE CONTACT LURIEL OCAMPO AT LOCAMPO@NOBLENETWORK.ORG OR (312) 288-5427

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