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Business incubator planned for Garfield Park The Hatchery could break ground in 2017 if all goes according to plan By IGOR STUDENKOV Contributing Reporter

The plan to build a business incubator for restaurateurs, caterers and other food-related businesses on a vacant lot south of the Kedzie/Lake Green Line ‘L’ station cleared its first legal hurdle on Nov. 29 at a city zoning committee meeting, where a potential community benefits agreement for the project was discussed. The Hatchery is a joint project by the nonprofit Accion Chicago and the Industrial Council of Northwest Chicago. Once built, it would have kitchens of various sizes, as well as communal kitchens. As Mary Fran Riley, Accion’s senior vice president of external affairs, explained to this newspaper, this would allow entrepreneurs to launch their businesses while saving on start-up costs by taking advantage of the Hatchery’s equipment. In order to get the project off the ground, the lot would need to be rezoned to C1-3 Commercial and Manufacturing District. The application cleared the Chicago City Council Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and BuildSee HATCHERY on page 10

WILLIAM CAMARGO/Staff Photographer

EDIFYING MOVEMENT: Praise dancers express themselves during the West Side Business Network’s Dec. 1 holiday party held at the Columbus Park Refectory in Austin. See more on page 4.

N. Lawndale industrial campus moving forward The project could create over 300 jobs says West Side alderman By IGOR STUDENKOV Contributing Reporter

The project that would establish an industrial and retail campus on a 21-acre lot near the Roosevelt Road/Kostner Avenue intersection is getting closer to reality.

The zoning change the developers requested cleared the Chicago City Council Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards on Nov. 29. Ald. Michael Scott (24th) said that he expects the change to go before the full City Council sometime this month and for the development agreement to be voted on in January. Once that happens, there will be another round of public hearings to get further community input on what they would like to see on the site. The project, currently known as Clarius Park–Chicago Westside [sic] is a brainchild

of Clarius Partners LLC, a Chicago-based commercial and industrial developer. It would be built on a land that stretches between Roosevelt Road, Kostner Avenue, 5th Avenue and Kildare Avenue The north half of the lot will have three industrial buildings, and the south half will have three retail buildings. As previously reported by Austin Weekly News, the company co-owner, Kevin Matzke, stated that a lot this size gives them a See INDUSTRIAL CAMPUS on page 4

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Bethany Stannard, 23, on dancing in Austin I talked to Bethany Stannard at the West Side Business Network’s annual holiday party on Dec. 1 at Columbus Park Refectory, 5701 W. Jackson St. The event, which is sponsored by Austin Weekly News, among other entities, featured numerous talents, including a praise dance group that was put together to exclusively perform at last Thursday’s event. Stannard talked about her passion for praise dancing and her connection to her hometown of Austin and the church that helped raise her. I’ve been dancing for 16 years at Rock of Our Salvation Evangelical Free Church, 118 N. Central. The first time I danced was at my church when I was about 7 or 8 years old. I danced with a few other girls and it just felt right. You know how sometimes things feel right and you know it in your soul? As my knowledge of God and my relationship with him deepened and grew, I recognized that this was his call on my life.

On living and growing up in Austin The West Side gives me a very unique perspective on the world, because I look at things differently than other Caucasians. I’ve seen families where grandmas are in a house with 18 grandkids. I’ve had people shot in my alley. I’ve seen it all, but I’ve also seen the resilience and strength of African Americans — their passion, their love of God, their pursuit to get the best out of life that they can get. I’ve seen parents work endless hours to get their kids that leg up. So when people say [bad] stuff about Austin, it hurts me personally, because I identify so closely with this place. All the struggles that African Americans feel — I feel them, too. My church is my other family. We’re a relatively mixed congregation, but it’s still predominantly African American. They love me and I love them. It’s a community that we have and I wouldn’t trade it for the world. CONTACT: michael@austinweeklynews.com

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W. Side praise dance group debuts in Austin The debut, members say, could be the first of more performances to come By MICHAEL ROMAIN Editor

Bethany Stannard, 23, Liz Guerrero, 55, Ora Thompson, 30, and Iesha Polk, 27, had never danced together before their performance at the West Side Business Network’s annual holiday party, held Dec. 1 at the Columbus Park Refectory. The dance group was assembled just for this performance, which was choreographed and organized by Thompson’s mother. “It’s been awesome, we’ve had such a great time together,” said Polk. “It’s been nothing but good vibes.” Guerrero, an Oak Park fitness instructor, said she’s been dancing for 40 years now. “I think I took my first ballet class at 7 years old,” she said. “I’ve always been in and out of some kind of dance. I love anything that has to do with movement. I’m a physical person.” For Stennard, whose been dancing for nearly two decades, the art is a means to express her love for God. “As my knowledge of God and my relationship with him deepened and grew, I recognized that this was his call on my life,” said the Austin resident. For Thompson, dancing isn’t her only passion. She also loves cooking and just recently started her own catering business. While the group, like Thompson’s culinary ambitions, is relatively new terrain

INDUSTRIAL CAMPUS Critical development from page 1 rare opportunity to develop something close to both the Eisenhower Expressway and the Loop that has enough room to meet the modern industrial campus needs. He also believes that residents of the West Side who live near the development will provide a customer base for retailers and a workforce for the companies involved. Clarius Partners bought the land from the city. Under the terms of the sale, it set aside $1 million that it can offer as incentives to the companies that reach at least 50 percent local hires. Scott previously indicated that he was planning to use funds from the Roosevelt/Cicero TIF district, which includes the industrial campus site, to provide job-training.

WILLIAM CAMARGO/Staff Photographer

HIGHER HEIGHTS AHEAD?: A praise dance group which was formed to perform at last Thursday’s West Side Business Network holiday party, could be the prelude to something bigger for the four members. for the members (the group doesn’t have a name yet), the four said that there could

be performances in the future — which would make their debut last Thursday night

perhaps the prelude to something big. CONTACT: michael@austinweeklynews.com

Clarius Partners presented their plan at the 24th Ward community meeting in August and at a special community meeting in September. But since then, there hadn’t been many updates until now. During the Nov. 29 meeting, William Banks, the attorney for the company, laid out a plan that was largely identical to what was presented before. Scott told the committee that the project has his blessing “I am here to voice my unwavering support for this project,” the alderman said. “We’re in desperate need for those jobs. I think it’s something that’s a catalyst, a jump-start without the help of the federal government, making sure that the least of [residents] have the ability to move up.” The preliminary plans call for a grocery store to be included int the retail portion of Clarius Park. Scott emphasized that it is major priority for him. “We’re working to hopefully bring a grocer that’s disparately needed, because North

Lawndale is a food desert,” he said. Indeed, while there are some grocery stores just outside its borders, the community itself has no grocery store at all. As previously reported by Austin Weekly, Eats Groceries store considered moving in, but because the TIF district in the area they were looking at expired, they decided to pursue the former Moo & Oink space near the intersection of Madison Street and Cicero Avenue. Later that day, Scott held a regular community meeting at the Greater Open Door Baptist Church. Several residents asked him about the status of the project and the alderman offered more details. Scott said that he expects Clarius Park to bring in 380 permanent jobs, and reiterated that there is an incentive for prospective tenants to hire from the nearby zip codes. When asked what would happen if the tenants ignore the incentives, he replied that there was always a chance that this might happen, but that he would try to push them in that

direction. “There will be things along the way they would need my office for so if they don’t …,” Scott said. The alderman added that hiring local will be part of the development agreement. He also felt that chances are pretty good that the tenants would need to hire new people, because he didn’t believe that all of the positions will be “retention jobs,” or jobs carried over from their previous location. In the end, Scott argued that, whatever happens, the community will gain something. “If we pick up some jobs, it’s better than no jobs,” he said. Scott said that he expects the project to be approved in January. “Once the development agreement is passed, [Clarius] will do another round of community meetings [about] what kind of retail we want,” Scott said. CONTACT: igorst3@hotmail.com

Austin Weekly News, December 7, 2016

West Side officials demand more neighborhood funding Announcement comes in wake of the murder of Congressman’s grandson

since the Great Depression” are the driving force behind the 50 percent surge in homicides and shootings that has triggered more than 700 murders so far this year, more than 60 of those killings in Austin. “Poverty is the worst form of weapon of mass destruction. . . . These communities By AustinTalks have been disinvested in intentionally — and Partner it’s been over decades of disinvestment,” the Chicago Sun-Times quoted Boykin as sayDozens of African-American elected ofing. ficials gathered Monday in ChiBoykin, who represents Auscago to demand at least 10 pertin on the Cook County board, cent of all city, county, state and plans to introduce the measure federal funds be spent in about at the county level. The plan has 10 “endangered” neighborhoods, been introduced in the Republiincluding Austin. can-controlled U.S. House of The united front comes just a Representatives by Democratic few days after Austin CongressRep. James Clyburn of South man Danny K. Davis’ 15-year-old Carolina, according to the Chigrandson’s funeral. He was shot cago Tribune. to death in his South Side home DNAinfo reported that nearly earlier this month over a dispute 500 counties across the United about a pair of gym shoes. States suffer from the kind of At a press conference held at persistent poverty that would City Hall, the politicians said make them eligible for the neighborhoods where at least 20 plan’s targeted funding, Clypercent of the population has burn has said. lived below the poverty line for Davis decried “easy access to the past 30 years would be targuns” and said “poverty also is geted. a major contributing factor” to Davis said the so-called gun violence, according to the RICHARD BOYKIN 10/20/30 amendment is already Tribune. Cook County commissioner in place in a handful of federal “Poverty is an enemy, no (1st District) agencies, including the U.S. Dematter what your race, gender partments of Agriculture, Comor ethnic background,” added merce and Justice, according to Davis, who noted this is an isthe Chicago Sun-Times. sue that’s also of interest to Republican U.S. Cook County Commissioner Richard House Speaker Paul Ryan of Wisconsin. CONTACT: austintalks.org@gmail.com Boykin said “unemployment levels not seen

“Poverty is the worst form of weapon of mass destruction. . . . These communities have been disinvested in intentionally — and it’s been over decades of disinvestment.”

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A compromise solution for a broken voting system The debate has started again as to whether the US Constitution should be amended in order to change the presidential election process. Some promote eliminating the Electoral College in favor of a direct popular vote for president while others believe the Electoral College should remain unchanged. Just as compromise solved the initial problems of the framers so it is that compromise can solve this problem. The solution is to change the electoral votes to electoral points and reward each candidate a percentage of points based on the percentage of popular votes received in each state. This would eliminate the “winner take all” system, thus allowing for all the votes to count. A voter is more apt to believe their vote counted when a percentage of popular

votes are taken into account rather than the “all or nothing” system currently in existence. Further, this new system would integrate the desire for a popular vote for president with the need for the individual states to determine who actually gets elected. As for political primaries, the number of delegates awarded in each state should be determined by the percentage of votes won by each candidate. For 2016, multiplying the percentage of votes each candidate received in each state times the number of electoral votes in each state results in the following: Clinton 256.985 and Trump 253.482.

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Austin Weekly News, December 7, 2016

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Nonprofit puts school choice into parents’ hands

Kids First steers parents, students through the city’s complex school selection process By LEE EDWARDS Contributing Reporter

For many Chicago parents, deciding which school best fits their children’s academic path begins with elementary and high school instead of post-secondary options. Enter Kids First Chicago, a nonprofit that offers families consultation on how to find the best educational options for their children. Jade Jenkins, a native of Los Angeles, joined Kid First’s as a community organizer after teaching sixth grade literacy and English & Language Arts and eighth grade humanities and English & Language Arts at KIPP Create College Prep in Austin for three years. She likened Chicago Public School’s school enrollment to the process she undertook applying for colleges for her undergraduate degree — and one that she said parents and families simply don’t have adequate enough time to pursue in detail. “We feel that the system of choice in Chicago needs to be reformed and make sure that students have streamlined information to make the best situation for their education,” said Jenkins, on Kids First’s mission. “Every school has its own application process, timeline, and more so for parents from Austin and in neighborhoods where parents are working long hours it’s hard for parents to access this information,” she said. The nonprofit considers a child’s environment, structure, curriculum, extracurricular activities, preference, and more during face-to-face consultations with parents. Currently, workshops are being offered to parents free of charge. Kids First operates throughout the school

year, according to Jenkins. Students of all socio-emotional and intellectual development levels are eligible for assistance from the nonprofit. Kids First consultants contact schools directly to learn how many students with intellectual development needs are being serviced and to learn how many special education teachers are on staff. Jenkins added that the nonprofit helps facilitate school visits for parents to assess a given school’s capacity to serve their child. She noted that while CPS is aware of KF’s activities there is not an active partnership. Michelle Scott, a mother two, first learned of Kids First through her daughter’s neighborhood school. She admitted to being initially skeptical of the nonprofit, because she had already decided where she wanted her daughter, Natalie Anderson, to attend school. But after meeting with Kids First representative she came away with a new perspective. “They were knowledgeable about schools in Chicago, especially in the Austin area,” said Scott. “I left with 20 schools on my list to apply for my daughter. Some of the schools I never heard of, didn’t know they existed, [but] they were less than 15 minute drive. So, I was very confident when I left there that the schools that I chose would be a perfect for her.” Scott said with Kids First’s assistance she evaluated schools by their teacher-to-student ratio, rate of violence and other factors. Already, Scott has forwarded Jenkin’s contact information to other parents looking for school enrollment assistance. “Selecting a school is very, very stressful on top of everything else because you have more than one option; you don’t have to go to the school down the street,” said Scott. “It’s almost like picking a college for your kid and you want to be sure that whatever school you put them in they grow as well as if your kid is going to learn.” To learn more about Kids First, visit http://www.kidsfirstchicago.org/. CONTACT: leeme117@gmail.com

Austin Weekly News, December 7, 2016

VIEW points

No matter who is president, we must define our future

ver since Donald Trump became President-Elect, social media has been in a frenzy, especially if those people who are posting had been ardent Hillary Clinton supporters. Reading some of the commentaries that certain folks wrote, one would think Trump’s election was the repeal of the 13th Amendment re-establishing slavery and involuntary servitude. Immediately after the announcement was made that Trump was winning more states, and thus Electoral College votes, many has-been and wannabe political pundits began spewing their diatribes. From thoughts of how to make the Electoral College vote for Hillary instead (and who knows what will happen on Dec. 19 when the electors meets to cast their votes?) to blaming Trump for everything that happens, the vitriol that was being displayed was probably akin to what some people felt when Barack Obama was first elected president. The amazing thing is that the same people who posted the “respect the office” when Obama won all of a sudden didn’t feel that those words applied because of their dislike for the outcome of this current election. I know that many will respond that Hillary Clinton won the popular vote. But I give kudos to the framers of the Constitution who gave voters in lesser populated states as much of a say as to who becomes president as those who live in highly populated states. Yes, the framers’ decision to count the slaves in the South gave those Southern states more meat in the game so that the more populated North wouldn’t dominate the elections the same way that states like New York and California with high populations aren’t allowed to dominate elections now. While the bitterness over the outcome of

the election is slowly starting to dissipate, I am not seeing many who are planning for what and how we will make a Trump Administration work for black people. Rev. Al Sharpton and his National Action Network is planning a “We Shall Not Be Moved March and Rally” on Saturday, Jan. 14 in Washington, DC. As Obama will still be president and Trump doesn’t get inaugurated until the 20th of the month, it is unclear if the march is in keeping with celebrating the Dr. King holiday or what. What I do know is that the recent announcement that the unemployment rate is alleged to be at 4.6% is a fallacy, especially when it comes to inner-city communities and black people. That number is akin to the kind of accounting that Hollywood made popular where a movie can earn millions at the box office while on paper it is a complete loss. If there is one thing I want and will work for now, it’s to reverse the trend of unemployment in the black neighborhoods. The ongoing surge of violence is testament to the criminal mindset of a certain segment of the black community that chooses illegal actions over legitimate ones and money is always at the root of it. No one knows or can predict the future with 100 percent accuracy. But it doesn’t take a psychic to see and know that with each new presidential administration, we have the opportunity to define our future. The question is will we do it or spend the next 4-8 years lamenting? Or will we get off our butts and get out and go do? We’ve been on a romanticized lull over the past eight years as we watched the first black president swagger his way through it. But his time is coming to an end and our reality is nowhere near the dream state we have been in.

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Hubbard Park cleanup looks to ignite restoration

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Community stakeholders joined with former NFL players to launch the “Touchdown Score: Keeping Our Communities Safe & Clean Campaign,” an anti-violence and mentoring initiative geared toward young men ages 15 to 20. One of the group’s first actions was to clean up Hubbard Park, 4942-58 W. Hubbard St., last month. The roughly four-hour clean-up included raking and bagging leaves, picking up broken glass and other beautification efforts. Austin native Garrett Wolfe, a former Chicago Bears running back, was one of three former NFL players to lead the campaign. Wolfe was joined by Corey Mays, a Chicago native who played linebacker for four years for various teams and Rashied Davis, a former Chicago Bears wide receiver. Wolfe recalled his developmental years growing up in Austin as his reason for coming back to lend a hand. “I grew up in the Austin neighborhood, so the Austin community has always meant a lot to me, because it helped to give me the foundation for the many successes that I’ve endured in life,” said Wolfe. “This community has always meant a lot to me.” Ald. Emma Mitts (37th), who participated in the clean-up, said it’s necessary for star athletes to take an active role in aiding the community. “As I talked to [the players and heard their stories, they want to give back, they don’t want to hear all of this happening where they grew up,” said Mitts. “I’m excited about it because I think it’ll show that we’re all together,” she said. “We need to keep our neighborhood clean, our parks clean, and let the people around here know what they’re doing is not right. For groups to come out and do something like this it shows a presence in the neighborhood for those who are afraid to come out.” The Institute of Nonviolence Chicago, who was a partner in the event, enlisted their amateur chefs to provide grilled hotdogs, chips and water for volunteers. INC Program Manager Marilyn Pitchfork said the clean-up is one of many events taking place in Austin to make the community a safer place. She said these sorts of efforts will increase the appreciation for the community. “We’re bringing the guys out here to take

ownership of what’s going in the community with a clean-up,” said Pitchfork. Colin Longworth, director of Home Team Closet, a nonprofit started by former NFL star D.J. Williams, hoped similar community-focused events will encourage other former professional athletes and neighborhood residents to do their part to help. Home Team Closet gives players the opportunity to donate clothing to individuals in underserved communities. “In talking with Ald. Mitts, I think this kind of the first step in trying to curb that violence,” said Longwood. “When you’re proud of where you live and where you come from, it emboldens people to want to do better. Hopefully, we can start there.” Longworth anticipates future sponsorship from Skoozi, a new, Chicago-based informational app that will provide more aid to tar-

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LENDING A HAND: The Institute of Nonviolence Chicago’s Jonnie Brackenridge holdds a trash bag open for Javaris Fisher as the duo team up to help clean Hubbard Park. geted communities. “As it gets colder, we won’t be able to do a clean-up every time so we wanted to create programs and alternatives for our young people to be able to do something productive instead of be on the street,” said Longwood. CONTACT: michael@austinweeklynews.com

Austin Weekly News, December 7, 2016

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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 14-15-13996. 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. 14-15-13996 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 15 CH 013553 TJSC#: 36-11902 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. I707969

(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) 422-1719 If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the 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) 4221754 CookPleadings@hsbattys. com Attorney Code. 40387 Case Number: 16 CH 02569 TJSC#: 3611570 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. I708343

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT–CHANCERY DIVISION SPECIALIZED LOAN SERVICING LLC Plaintiff, -v.GAIL DICKEY, UNITED STATES

OF AMERICA, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF GEORGIA M. TANNER, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, WILLIAM P. BUTCHER, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR GEORGIA M. TANNER (DECEASED), MARLENE BUTLER A/K/A MARLENE BUTTLER, DEBRA GUNN Defendants 15 CH 013553 4831 W. GLADYS 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 September 22, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 28, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive–24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 4831 W. GLADYS AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60644 Property Index No. 16-16-219-030-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. Where a sale of real estate is made

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT–CHANCERY DIVISION AMERICAN ADVISORS GROUP Plaintiff, -v.CLARA WHITE, PESZKO CONSTRUCTION COMPANY OF CHICAGO, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ACTING BY AND THROUGH THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT Defendants 16 CH 02569 5048 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 September 20, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 4, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive–24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 5048 W. Erie St., Chicago, IL 60644 Property Index No. 16-09-210022-0000; 16-09-210-023-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $65,728.10. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. 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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT–CHANCERY DIVISION ONEWEST BANK NA (D/B/A FINANCIAL FREEDOM, A DIVISION OF ONEWEST BANK N.A.) Plaintiff, -v.BRENDA JOYCE TORIES A/K/A BRENDA JOYCE TORRES A/K/A BRENDA J. REDMOND A/K/A BRENDA TORRES-REDMOND A/ K/A BRENDA BAILEY, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA– DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, RODGERS REDMOND, JR. A/K/A RODGES REDMOND, JR., UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF CHRISTINE REDMOND, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, WILLIAM P. BUTCHER, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR CHRISTINE REDMOND (DECEASED), REG REDMOND A/ K/A REGINALD REDMOND, SHIRLEY MCCURRY, SHEILA J. REDMOND A/K/A SHEILA JOHNSON, CHRISTINE REDMOND, CATHY REDMOND, VADAL REDMOND, RONALD REDMOND, VALERIE STIDLE A/K/A VALERIE REDMOND, BYRON REDMOND, BERENESIA MAXWELL, JEREMY REDMOND, TOMMY REDMOND, TEMEL REDMOND, DANTE REDMOND, STATE OF ILLINOIS Defendants 15 CH 006654 825 N. LARAMIE AVENUE CHICAGO, IL 60651 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment

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of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 29, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 3, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive–24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 825 N. LARAMIE AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60651 Property Index No. 16-04-423-011-0000. 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, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of

the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. 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 14-14-23519. 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. 14-14-23519 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 15 CH 006654 TJSC#: 36-11998 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. I708237

FIFTH THIRD MORTGAGE COMPANY Plaintiff, vs. THERESA DE JESUS MARTINEZ, AKA THERESA MARTINEZ; THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; SBS FINANCIAL, INC; THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, OFFICE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY; PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES, LLC; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants, 15 CH 18575 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 1438 North Central Park Avenue, Chicago, IL 60651. P.I.N. 16-02-115-030-0000. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a multi-family residence. The successful purchaser is entitled to possession of the property only. The purchaser may only obtain possession of units within the multi-unit property occupied by individuals named in the order of possession. Sale terms: 10% down by certified

funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611. 15-036878 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122

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 Ms. Kimberly S. Reid at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Kluever & Platt, L.L.C., 65 East Wacker Place, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (312) 236-0077. SPSF.1919 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122

proved with a multi-family residence. The successful purchaser is entitled to possession of the property only. The purchaser may only obtain possession of units within the multi-unit property occupied by individuals named in the order of possession. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call Ms. Kimberly S. Reid at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Kluever & Platt, L.L.C., 65 East Wacker Place, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (312) 236-0077. SPSF.2533 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122

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I708637 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR J.P. MORGAN MORTGAGE ACQUISITION TRUST 2007-CH3, ASSET BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007CH3 Plaintiff, vs. DONALD L. COOK, FELICIA MCGEE-COOK AKA FELICIA M. MCGEE-COOK AKA FELICIA M. COOK AKA FELICIA M. MCGEE, JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, UNKNOWN OWNERS, GENERALLY, AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants, 14 CH 18358 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on April 13, 2015 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 16-16-107-014-0000. Commonly known as 5407 West Adams Street, Chicago, IL 60644.

I708621 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION CITIBANK N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR WAMU SERIES 2007-HE4 TRUST; Plaintiff, vs. IVAN BOJARCHUK; IRINA BOYARCHUK; CITY OF CHICAGO; UNKNOWN OWNERS GENERALLY AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 16 CH 115 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on September 13, 2016 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 16-05-220-004-0000. Commonly known as 1347 N. Menard Ave., Chicago, IL 60651. The mortgaged real estate is im-

I708639 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION FIRST MIDWEST BANK; Plaintiff, vs. MYRON MITCHELL; SHEILA MITCHELL; CITY OF CHICAGO; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 16 CH 2783 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 3, 2017, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 1216-1222 North Lockwood, Chicago, IL 60644. P.I.N. 16-04-131-021-0000. The mortgaged real estate is a multifamily residence. The successful purchaser is entitled to possession of the property only. The purchaser may only obtain possession of units within the multi-unit property oc-

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cupied by individuals named in the order of possession. The property may be made available for inspection by contacting Mr. John Arnold with Arnold Real Estate at (630) 649-9512. 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. Jillian S. Cole at Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP, 111 East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601-3713. (312) 527-4000. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122

en that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Wednesday, January 4, 2017, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 16-09-413-003. Commonly known as 155 North Laramie Avenue, Chicago, IL 60644. The mortgaged real estate is 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: Bidders must present, at the time of sale, a cashier’s or certified check for 10% of the successful bid amount. The balance of the successful bid shall be paid within 24 hours, by similar funds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call Ms. Diana Rdzanek at Plaintiff’s Attorney, J. Peterman Legal Group Ltd., 165 Bishops Way, Brookfield, Wisconsin 53005. (847) 464-8089. 201401057-3 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR NEWLANDS ASSET HOLDING TRUST; Plaintiff, vs. MICHAEL JONES; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF MICHAEL JONES, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 16 CH 3239 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 4, 2017 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 16-05-207-012-0000. Commonly known as 1517 North Parkside Avenue, Chicago, IL 60651. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required

by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call the Sales Clerk at Plaintiff’s Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 3609455 W16-0131. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122

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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: Visit our website at service. atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. McCalla Raymer Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number 11782. 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 Pierce, LLC One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 4765500 E-Mail: pleadings@pierceservices.com Attorney File No. 11782 Attorney Code. 60489 Case Number: 09 CH 47362 TJSC#: 3613341 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. I708802

I708648 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION Webster Bank, N.A., Plaintiff, vs. MONIK CHLAD; ERIC VEHOVC; CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE UNDER TRUST AGREEMENT DATED JULY 24, 2006 AND KNOWN AS TRUST NUMBER 8136; UNKNOWN OWNERS; NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants, 15 CH 10834 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby giv-

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I708693 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.; Plaintiff, vs. JEANETTE A. CAMARGO; FORTINO ORTIZ; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF JEANETTE A. CAMARGO, IF ANY; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF FORTINO ORTIZ, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 14 CH 19468 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 6, 2017 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 16-17-404-002-0000. Commonly known as 905 South Monitor Avenue, Chicago, IL 60644. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call the Sales Clerk at Plaintiff’s Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 3609455 W14-2832.

I708752 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION US BANK N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR THE HOLDERS OF CITIGROUP MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST INC., ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2005WF1 Plaintiff, -v.VIRGINIA RAMOS, JOSE RAMOS A/K/A JOSE R RAMOS Defendants 09 CH 47362 4254 WEST CRYSTAL STREET 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 October 11, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 13, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive–24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 4254 WEST CRYSTAL STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60651 Property Index No. 16-03-229-0210000. The real estate is improved with a brick 2 unit detached 2 car. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is

Public Notice Network Kluever File Number SPSF.2394A IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE, ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDERS OF THE J.P. MORGAN MORTGAGE ACQUISITION TRUST 2007-CH4 ASSET BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-CH4 Plaintiff, vs. REGINO LAGUNAS, MAGDALENA LAGUNAS, UNKNOWN OWNERS, GENERALLY, AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants, 15 CH 12847 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on September 26, 2016 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Friday, January 6, 2017 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 16-09-118-002-0000. Commonly known as 525 N. Pine Avenue, Chicago, IL 60644. 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 Ms. Kimberly S. Reid at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Kluever & Platt, L.L.C., 65 East Wacker Place, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (312) 236-0077. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I708766

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