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West Side faith leaders: Fire insurrectionist cop

Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez joined Leaders Network Dec. 15 to call for ring of police o cer who made ‘false’ statement about Proud Boys ties

By FRANCIA GARCIA HERNANDEZ AustinTalks

Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez (25th) joined West Side faith leaders Tuesday to call for the termination of Chicago Police Department officer who made “false and conflicting statements” about his ties to the Proud Boys, according to inter nal reports.

The officer was under investigation in 2019 by CPD’s bureau of internal affairs for allegedly attending a Proud Boys barbeque and participating in online forums associated with the far-right, white nationalist and exclusively male group. After a second inter nal review, CPD suspended the officer for 120 days.

At this month’s meeting of The Leaders Network held in Austin, Sigcho-Lopez called on Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Chicago Police Supt. David Brown to “immediately remove” the officer and every officer with ties to the Proud Boys. He called on

By IGOR STUDENKOV & TREY ARLINE Austin Weekly News & Block Club Chicago

e actor Isaiah Washington stopped by Jay’s Barbecue in Austin on Dec. 13 to talk about his new lm, “Corsicana,” about the legendar y Black U.S. marshal Bass Reeves. Read the story on page 3.

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Isaiah Washington talks new lm on the West Side

‘Grey’s Anatomy’ and ‘P-Valley ’ actor stopped at Jay’s Barbecue in Austin to talk about his new lm, ‘Corsicana’

By SHANEL ROMAIN Community Narrative Reporter

The actor Isaiah Washington was in Chicago last week to promote his new film “Corsicana,” which he co-wrote, produced, directed and starred in. The famous actor is well-known for his straight-postured confidence and the competent characters he plays on films and shows like “Grey’s Anatomy” and “Crooklyn.” What’s less known about the actor is that he grew up in North Houston, a place not much different from the West Side. Washington let that be known during a visit

to Jay’s Barbecue, 5604 W. Division St., on Dec 13. Washington’s publicist, West Side native Veronica “Vee” Harrison, introduced the actor to the popular restaurant.

“It was important for me to see where Vee grew up,” he said. “The trippy thing is this community is like where I grew up If I look out that window, this is North Houston. I see it, I know, I survived it

“I don’t have a problem moving in and out of it because I recognize it,” Washington said. “And I’m here because I want to empower those to show that it’s possible to change your existence and circumstances It’s possible. I became an actor because of “She’s Gotta Have It” [Spike Lee’s 1986 film]. I saw all of these beautiful brown, melanated people and I said to myself ‘that’s what I want to do.’ I want people to feel good about being black.”

Washington brings that exuberance for Black life to “Corsicana,” a film that depicts Bass Reeves — a man who was for merly enslaved before becoming a U.S. marshal and a important figure in 1800s Oklahoma — as he tracks down a ruthless gang in Corsicana, Texas

“When you see Bass Reeves, you don’t necessarily see a Black

man, you see a man who is empowered,” Washington said. “There’s a difference and he’s not assassinated at the end of the movie. He’s helping people under federal law. This is man who arrested 3,000 criminals and most of them were white or less melanated.”

Washington said he became enthralled by Reeves after having a conversation about a woman who had been trying to produce the film.

“She got caught in a situation where she had a director who had been spending her money for four months,” Washington said. “She thought she could trust the producers to get her content done the way she wanted it done. By the time she found out that none of that was happening, I showed up in Corsicana and wanted to have a conversation about how we can change the narrative because the Bass Reeves [the producers] had in their movie was not based on my research and is not in alignment with who he was.”

Washington said he volunteered to direct the film “because I didn’t want people to lose their jobs” and he had already been in Corsicana for five days and done a month’s worth of research

“So, I was already pregnant with Bass Reeves,” he said. “I probably got a total of 48 hours sleep in 21 days of shooting. I don’t remember much of it. I just felt like I was anointed by God to tell this story, to tell the truth. They had no choice but to let me tell the truth because they would’ve lost everything.”

“Corsicana” premiered Dec 14 at the Showplace Icon Theatre.

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Jay Young, right, the ow ner of Jay’s Barbecue, shares a mome nt with Isaiah Washington inside of the West Side restaurant on Dec. 13.

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Potential Lake/Kedzie developers face skeptical stakeholders

Development teams tout West Side connections during Dec. 6 vir tual meeting

By IGOR STUDENKOV Staff Reporter

As the Dec. 6 virtual meeting with the three development teams vying for the opportunity to redevelop the vacant lots around the Kedzie/Lake Green Line ‘L’ station wrapped up, Angela Taylor, the Garfield Park Community Council’s wellness coordinator, and other community stakeholders who spoke, had a message for them:

“Don’t come over her playing with us, because we’ve been played with so many times before and we want to support someone who supports us,” Taylor said.

The Chicago Department of Planning and Development (DPD) wants to redevelop a collection of lots that have been grouped into three sites: Site 1 is at 3148-56 W. Lake St., the for mer location of the Garfield Park Community Garden; Site 2 is at 3201-09 W. Lake St. and 201 N. Kedzie Ave.; and Site 3 is at 112 N. Kedzie Ave. and 3201-15 W. Maypole Ave.

Over the past few months, the city took developers and architects, many of them with either West Side ties and/or previous West Side development experience, and assembled them into teams. During the Dec. 6 meeting, all three teams expressed a preference for Site 2.

The meeting marked the first time the teams went before the community. Each team presented their qualifications and answered questions. As many attendees expressed skepticism about the entire project, the teams touted their West Side connections and work in the community, and assured the attendees that were committed to listening and investing in the community whether they get chosen or not.

East Garfield Park has seen gentrification in the last decade, and it has already affected demographics. The community went from being 91% Black in 2010 to 83% Black in 2020, and the housing prices have been rising.

The Lake/Kedzie project is part of the broader Invest South/West initiative that’s designed to steer development toward historically disinvested communities. DPD sent out a request for qualifications for the possible developers this summer and the city is looking to select a development team by next spring.

The first development team was made up of Citizens for a Better Community, an Austin-based affordable housing developer, Botanical City, a Chicago landscape designer, and Productora and JGMA design firms, which are based in Mexico City and River North, respectively. Melvin Bailey, head of the Citizens for a Better Community, touted his record of hiring young men from the community and training them in building trades, and said he was pleased that the project is getting community input.

“So many times, when those projects come to the community, the only time we’re aware is when the bulldozers go on to the site,” he said. “It’s been so heartbreaking for us to see a bunch of signs go up in our community, and there has been no community input, no community involvement.”

Juan Moreno, president of JGMA, touted his firm’s work on other Invest South/West projects, including the work to turn the underutilized 10th Police District station parking lot, 3201-3423 W. Ogden Ave., into mixed-use development with affordable housing.

“We believe that architecture should be for all and it should be elevated, so we can transform the community,” he said.

The second team is made up of Chicagobased Evergreen Real Estate Group, the Blackowned, Chicago-based Imagine Group, Los Angeles-based Lorcan O’Herlihy Architects and Chicago-based HED design firm.

Torrey Barrett, one of the Imagine Group co-owners, said that, when his firm took part in an Invest South/West project in the South Side’s Auburn-Gresham community, their initial proposal got strong pushback and they adjusted accordingly.

“The community told us, ‘Hell no, that’s not what we wanted to see for AuburnGresham,’” he said. “We had to take a step back. We started from scratch.”

Barrett also said that business development is an important part of all Imagine projects

and the Lake/Kedzie project would be no different.

The third team included Humboldt Parkbased KMW Communities, Camden, New Jersey-based the Michaels Organization, TRUdelta, Humboldt Park-based Studio Dwell, Los Angeles-based Brooks + Scarpa KMW owner Bill Williams, who said he lives half-a-mile away from the site, said that their goal is to have everything the community would need, including affordable housing, retail and social services

Westside Branch NAACP President Karl Brinson expressed skepticism ofthe teams’ commitments to the best interests ofthe community, saying that, to the best ofhis knowledge, Bailey was the only leader of any team who comes from the community and has been working in the community for years.

“We need people who have some staying power, who’s been there,” he said. “We

involve this community, what you’re going to see 10 years from now, is another piece of neglected land that’s been left behind.”

The development team leaders responded that they were very conscious ofthose issues.

“That’s the reasons why I got into this [industry], I was tired ofdevelopers who don’t look like me, coming in, developing and leaving,” said Barrett, who is Black. “We employ 300 youth, ages 16 to 24, every year, and they’re the ones out here, looking for someone to invest in them. I hear you loud and clear.”

Bailey said that, regardless of whether his team is chosen, he intends to keep working to better the community and that he didn’t see the project succeeding without the community’s involvement.

“It’s going to take us all on this call to lock ar ms and show that there’s change,” he said.

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Let’s address the addresses

Our society has a plethora of issues. As someone who delivers part-time for a living, finding an ad dress in today’s world ca sometimes feel like searching for a needle in a haystack.

Let’s start with the singlefamily home. There was a time when simply having the address in one-inch numbers on the mai post at the curb would suffice. Most mail personnel work the same routes, and they know when addresses change from being two more than the prior number, to a six, 10, even a 20-plus count increase. In today’s world, we have a number of delivery services — UPS, FedEx, Amazon and the pizza delivery guy — constantly trying to find addresses

Even more imperative, are the first responders who can waste precious moments trying to determine if the address where their services are needed is the location where they’re at. Sometimes finding the address on a house can be a game of hideand-seek. Sometimes it’s above the garage Sometimes it’s near the door. Sometimes it’s on the side of the house. Sometimes it’s on the banister

Worst of all are the missing addresses where the people just don’t bother

Then you have apartment buildings that make you wonder how their numbering system works. I recently delivered to an apartment complex where the four apartment doors were like in a half of a rectangle — a door to the south, a door to the north and two doors in the middle. The door to the south was number 2110. The door to the north was

number 2112. So I’m wondering what number could the two doors in the middle possibly be? 2120 and 2122. I can’t even begin to comprehend that illogic!

My next biggest pet peeve are courtyard buildings that have multiple addresses, but there’s no indication at the front what addresses are covered. That’s frustrating when there are several in a row and you have no idea which one is which. I hate buildings that call themselves by names and then don’t bother to have their physical address on the building.

It’s time we have a federal law that standardizes addresses and placement, even requiring that addresses be visible in multiple locations on a building, based on its size. We need addresses that should be stenciled at the curb. Driveway entrances should have them painted as well. Bungalow houses, for example, should have the address within 1-3 feet of the front door. Houses with attached garages, it should be mandatory that the address appear above or on the garage door Additional addresses need to be by the main entrance door. Garages that are unattached should have their addresses on them.

No matter the building, the numbers need to be reflective so that at night when a light is shined on them, they will be legible.

I hope one of our local congresspersons takes on this issue. One of my biggest fears is delivering early in the morning or late at night and having someone in the house think that I am a burglar and shoot because they didn’t know a delivery was coming

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SEARS SITE

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and city officials attended a virtual meeting about the redevelopment project organized by Ald. Chris Taliaferro (29th) on Dec. 14.

Residents have waited years for the nowdemolished Sears at North and Harlem avenues to be replaced with new development. Plans for apartments fell through in 2020, and officials at the time promised a grocery store was coming. The pandemic has slowed down the project, however

During the meeting, the developers of the property and two adjacent sites said a yet-tobe-finalized grocery store is still coming, and revealed to neighbors that a medical facility will also be built.

Ald. Taliaferro and executives with Novak Construction, which owns the North and Harlem site, declined to share the name of the medical tenant. They said the tenant will be revealed with the next three months once that entity gets the necessary state approvals.

John Novak, CEO of Novak Construction, said during the meeting that the medical facility could cost up to $100 million and be done by late 2024.

The grocery store and a residential area with 125 apartments and 25 townhomes would be built nearby at Neva and Wabansia avenues, with construction set to begin next summer

Taliaferro and Novak representatives said the hospital and the other projects represent new community development and investment.

“I want to build something that we’re going to be proud of,” Novak said. “I think this is going to set the stage for our work on the West Side and bring a lot of value to the community.”

The proposed medical building would stand three stories and 60 feet tall and have 300 parking spaces. It would provide same-day appointments and services such as X-rays, MRIs, mammograms and ultrasounds. It stops short of being a fully realized hospital, however, as it would not provide surgeries, 24-hour care, or beds for over night stays.

“Our goal was to design a building that was an asset for many years,” said Jake Paschen, senior vice president of Novak Construction. “We wanted to get high-profile healthcare to the community, to offer quick and convenient care We believe it was worth it to get this healthcare provider and they will be a tremendous asset to the community.”

Pascen declined to share any details about

the medical building’s operator, saying only that the organization has been around for 180 years, has a well-known teaching hospital and is “a hospital that you know well.” The description would fit the Rush University Medical Center.

When reached for comment, a Rush spokesperson neither confirmed nor denied the speculation that their institution was considering locating to the corner of North and Harlem.

Rush, she said, is “regularly evaluating opportunities for collaboration and clinical space, but we do not speak to any such ventures until the timing is appropriate Partnership opportunities and new care sites are thoroughly evaluated with an overarching goal of making it more convenient for people living and working in the region to receive the most coordinated, advanced health care available.”

When Sears closed, the property was owned by Seritage Growth Holdings, Sears’ real estate arm. Seritage eventually spun off into a separate company and hired Tucker Development, which decided to pursue a mixed-use development on the site that would incorporate the refurbished store building

and apartments on the east parking lot. In September 2020, Seritage sold the property to Novak.

Bringing the grocery store to the site has been Taliaferro’s priority since the Sears closed and a grocery store was once part of Tucker’s proposal. But during his Aug. 30 community meeting, the alderman said that, while Jewel-Osco expressed strong interest, Novak decided to go with a medical tenant. During the Dec. 14 meeting, Pascen said that Novak has had “several extensive discussions” with grocery tenants that eventually fell through before noting that the firm is still actively looking for a grocery store tenant. He declined to say whether or not they were still in negotiations with JewelOsco.

The vacant lots sit on the western edge of the city between Austin’s Galewood neighborhood and the intersection of suburban River Forest, Oak Park and Elmwood Park. Neighbors were largely receptive to the changes being made, with one resident welcoming the hospital. He said lack of healthcare access would force him to often go to Northbrook for treatment.

“That area has been an eyesore so I’m glad

that something is finally being done with it,” J. Bosco said. “I’m really excited for this; it will be a great addition to the community.

One resident, Charley Nelson, told Block Club he’s concerned about traffic coming from busy North Avenue. Nonetheless, he believes it is a net positive for the area.

“There’s so much potential for the North Ave. corridor and I hope that the Sears site can be a catalyst for the whole corridor’s development and livability,” Nelson said.

Steve Green, chair of the Galewood Neighbors community organization’s board of directors, said he was pleased with the way Novak responded to residents concer n about site cleanliness

“It’s nice to see something coming to fruition,” he said. “It’s a beautiful building.”

Judith Alexander, the chair of The North Avenue District business development organization, said that she has no issue with the proposal, and that she wants to the make sure that any development is pedestrianfriendly and aesthetically pleasing

“Whatever fronts North Avenue, please don’t make it a blank wall,” she said.

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Conceptual renderings of the proposed development on the site of the fo rmer North and Harlem Sears.

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City Council to hold hearings to look into the case, as reported by the Sun-Times.

Inspector General Deborah Witzburg said CPD’s bureau of internal affairs initially found the officer had failed to report they were under investigation by the FBI and received a five-day suspension.

In a subsequent investigation – after Witzburg’s office recommended the case be revisited – internal affairs found the officer made “false and conflicting statements” about his ties to the Proud Boys but did not find the officer violated rule 14 of CPD’s Rules of Conduct.

Rule 14 prohibits CPD’s members from making a false written or oral report Witzburg recommended the officer’s termination but instead was suspended for 120 days in a mediation agreement that resolved the investigation.

Sigcho-Lopez said Tuesday the city is setting an “unacceptable example” by allowing Proud Boys to be part of CPD.

Rev. Marshall E. Hatch of New Mount Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church said the city is allowing “insur rectionists” to be part of the police force, refer ring to the group’s participation in the Jan. 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol. Five members of the Proud Boys, including their leader, were indicted for

“seditious conspiracy” and other charges earlier year

Hatch warned of the danger of “insur rectionists” in the police force, attempted coup of the German gover nment org by a far-right group last week. NBC News one member of the group is a special forces of In a prior city budget hearing, Supt. Brown stood by CPD’s decision to suspend but not fire the officer saying the department has a zero tolerance poli CPD employees to be members of or associate with hate groups. The Sun-Times reported Brown sa the 120-day suspension was a high lev for what the department “was able preponderance of evidence.”

The Proud Boys have been classified as a ter group by the gover nments of New Zealand and Canada. Internal reports show the Fe of Investigation described the group as “an extremist group with ties to white nationalism,” as NPR.

“We gotta realize the consequences of Proud Boys white supremacists in the Department when the safety of the Black and Brown communities is on the line,” SigchoLope z said.

He urged Chicago residents to hold City Council and the mayor’s office accountable and to demand they “take action.”

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Ald. By ron Sigcho-Lopez spoke at this month’s meeting of e Leaders Network, where he urged a police o cer be red for making false statements about his inte ractions with the Proud Boys group.

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Sunday, January 1, 2023 8:00 am and 10:30 am at St. Giles Church 9:00 am at St. Catherine of Siena-St. Lucy Church “And this will be a sign for you: you will �ind an infant wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger.” ‐Luke 1:12

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Hephzibah is celebrating its 125th anniversary celebration with a series of stories about the children and families whose lives were transformed by our programs and services, as well as some of the “Hephzibah Heroes” who help make our mission possible. We hope you nd these stories as inspiring as we do!

Peter Murphy, the subject of this story, talks about his journey from an orphaned ve-year-old in foster care to a belove d residential counselor who has helped more than 2,000 other vulnerable youngsters nd hope and healing at Hephzibah Home.

Peter Murphy’s Journey of Hope and Healing

The year was 1982 and it was shaping up to be the worst year ever for five-year-old Peter and his older siblings John, Marita and Anne Marie, who had just lost their single adoptive mom, Elizabeth, to pneumonia.

Peter, now 46, remembers that loss vividly. He and Anne Marie had been at home watching Bozo’s Circus with Elizabeth when her breathing became labored. After a fierce bout of coughing, she looked over at her youngest child and whispered his name. Peter looked up at her and they locked eyes.

“Then she passed over,” he says quietly more than four decades later. “It was the first time I felt emptiness.”

In the aftermath of their mother’s death, the four orphaned youngsters were placed in temporary foster and group homes. The children were all in good hands, but they were reeling from the death of their mom and the loss of the comforting presence of their siblings When night fell, they lay alone in unfamiliar beds, wondering if they’d ever be together again.

“I felt so lost at the time,” Peter confides. “My temporary foster family was very kind and loving, but I missed my brother and sisters terribly.”

Meanwhile, Mary Anne Brown, Hephzibah’s executive director at the time, was also lying awake at night worrying about the sibling group’s future. The children had just been referred to Hephzibah for placement through the agency’s newly launched Foster Care and Adoption program and Peter was now living at Hephzibah Home. Would she have to split up the siblings permanently to find them forever families? She had to find a better way.

Brown mentioned the children’s plight to her friends, Dennis and Bunny Murphy, who had already adopted three children. Although Peter, John, Marita and Anne Marie were not related by blood, the Murphys felt that the children should be placed in the same foster/adoptive home because they’d been living together as a family before Elizabeth’s death. When Brown voiced her concern that it would be difficult to find a foster family willing to adopt and raise all four children together, Dennis and Bunny Murphy said quietly, “We will do it.”

FROM HEARTBREAK TO HAPPINESS

Those four simple words changed the lives of four extremely vulnerable youngsters and forged Hephzibah’s first forever family

“I still remember the day that Mary Anne Brown drove me over to the Murphys’ house in her yellow convertible to introduce me to my new family,” says Peter. “I was the first of the siblings to arrive When we pulled up in front of the house, a child jumped out of the bushes and ran toward me, screaming ‘I have a new brother! I have a new brother!’ That

was Michael, one of the three children who had already been adopted by the Murphys.”

That joyous greeting caused something to shift inside of the five-and-a-half-year-old, dislodging the grief that had blunted his other emotions. Peter describes it as the moment when everything began to change for the better.

“I had always been an active, outgoing kid. But during the six-month period after my mom died and before the Murphys took us in, I had become kind of an ‘inward’ person,” he explains. “I wasn’t able to process what had happened to me or put the hurt into words, so I spent a lot of time alone, throwing a ball up in the air and catching it for hours on end, day after day.”

Michael Murphy’s enthusiastic welcome reawakened Peter’s innate optimism and zest for life.

“I felt that warm, happy feeling again,” he confides. “Those feelings of love and acceptance that I’d felt before my mom died came flooding back when Michael jumped out of the bushes. I leaped out of the back of the convertible and I was just a little boy again, excited and happy and ready to have some fun.”

When Peter’s siblings arrived, his happiness was complete

“I was thrilled that we were all together again. But I was also excited to be a Mur phy because I felt loved and accepted I had everything I needed and wanted—and I knew that I was home.”

Hephzibah residential counselor Peter Murphy, photographed in front of a viaduct mural featuring his likeness outside of Hephzibah Home

GIVING BACK

Today, Peter and his siblings see Dennis and Bunny Murphy as the stabilizing force in their lives. So it makes sense that Peter is carrying on their good works by serving as a stabilizing force for other vulnerable youngsters as a residential counselor at Hephzibah Home Peter found his way back to Hephzibah at the age of 19—purely by chance.

“I was a Triton College student at the time and I was riding the CTA Green Line train from Ridgeland Avenue to Harlem,” he says. “I was studying for a test later that day and I happened to look up from my textbook just as the train passed a building with a lot of windows. The building looked familiar, but I didn’t know why. So I got off the train to check it out.”

As he climbed the stairs of Hephzibah Home and opened the red brick building’s double white doors, that vague sense of recognition began to coalesce into a memory.

“I was immediately hit by a comforting smell that I remembered from a long time ago—a smell that I associated with homecooked food, happiness and warmth,” says Peter. “I asked the woman at the front desk what kind of a place this was. She told me it was Hephzibah Home, and I said, ‘I think I used to live here.’”

He left his name and phone number with the receptionist, asked if “the boss” could give him a call and headed back out through the double doors.

“I had walked maybe 50 steps when I heard someone calling my name,” he recalls. “When I turned around and saw Mary Anne Brown, the memories came flooding back—and the tears started flowing.

“Mary Anne took me back inside, we chat ted for a while in her office and she asked me what I was doing with my life. I told her that I was going to Triton to become a PE teacher or coach and she asked me ‘Well, do you want to work here instead?’ I be gan working for Hephzibah two weeks later.”

That was 26 years ago. Today, when Peter talks about his work caring for young survivors of severe neglect and abuse at Hephzibah Home, it’s obvious that he sees his work as a calling.

“Within six months, I knew it wasn’t just a job anymore,” he says. “It was a way to help other children in the same way that Hephzibah and the Mur phys had helped me.

“Dennis and Bunny filled the emptiness that I felt after my mom died in so many ways,” he adds. “My mom was always cooking and my dad was always riding bikes and

playing sports with us. They taught me to be the person I am today: self-disciplined, gentlemanly and noncombative. Even their discipline was gentle. If I broke a rule or had a bad day, they would say, ‘Tomor row, make sure you do better’ as they tucked me into bed at night.

“That’s the kind of person I try to be with the children at Hephzibah Home. I have so much empathy for these children. The only thing that I don’t have in common with them is the neglect and abuse. But I remember the feelings of loss and sadness in the months after my first adoptive mom died. That’s what the children at Hephzibah Home go through every single day.”

ever family forged through Hephzibah oster care (l-r): Peter, John, Marita and Anne Marie in 1982, when they were placed with Hephzibah’s rst foster parents, Dennis and Bunny rphy.

After more than two decades of helping traumatized children heal, Peter allows that the work can be intense

“Once I go through the doors of Hephzibah Home, my own life is no longer important because I have 10 different spirits and identities to listen to, love and support. The minute I arrive, I hear the kids screaming ‘Peter!’ and then they are all jumping on me at once. I’ll have two kids hanging on my ankles and more hanging from my arms and I’ll pretend to be King Kong for a couple of minutes to make them laugh and then say, ‘Okay, guys, I’m happy to see you too.’ Like every member of Hephzibah’s child care staf f, I am totally here for the kids, to give them someone to laugh with and lear n from and, when necessary, a shoulder to cry on. This is a really emotional job. If you can’t deal with emotions

on an hour-to-hour or sometimes minute-tominute basis, this job isn’t for you.”

“Every time Pete comes into work, he changes the mood,” says Program Coordinator Re gina Harbor. “His energy is always happy and jolly. He’s a jokester and a fun person to be around. Whenever he’s working with children who are struggling, he goes in with that positive energy and the kids often forget why they were angry or sad. If those feelings persist, they will open up to him and tell him what’s going on.”

Peter’s own early hardships—from the loss of his biological parents to the death of his first adoptive mom—also give the children hope. When they hear Peter’s story, they often feel less alone and more optimistic about the future because this cheerful, compassionate, playful adult is evidence that hard times aren’t forever and happy endings are still possible.

“I think that being a ‘Hephzibah kid’ has helped Pete learn patience and really get down and help these kids on a different level,” notes Harbor. “I’ve seen him share tears and parts of his own story with the children when they are in crisis. This has helped them open up to him so that they can process their feelings. Pete builds relationships with these kids that continue long after they leave Hephzibah Home.”

“I’ve been where they are, so I really appreciate and admire these kids for their strength and their ability to keeping moving forward, despite their losses,” Peter confirms. “I was 12 or 13 years old before I began to process my grief about Elizabeth’s passing. The Murphys really shored me up during that time. Just like the Murphys did with me, I try to shore up the children at Hephzibah Home as they grieve their losses and show them that they, too, can heal and do amazing things with their lives.

“Every evening, before I leave to go home, I tell each child, ‘I believe in you. You did a good job tod ay and tomor row can be even better. Always keep your head up and stay positive and shine bright on your path.’ I’m always trying to think of new ways to share the love and support I got from Hephzibah and the Murphys with the next generation.”

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For 125 years, Hephzibah Children’s Association has helped children thrive and families ourish. Your donation today will make a di erence in a child’s life and allow us to continue to help children heal and families succeed.

Four lives changed for the better: Peter and his siblings in 2015.

By SHANEL ROMAIN Community Narrative Reporter

Earlier this year, the Wells Fargo Foundation announced that it had teamed up with Elevate, a climate justice nonprofit, to provide Chicago residents with access to “clean, low-cost energy and inclusive workforce development opportunities while helping to lower carbon emissions in underserved neighborhoods,” according to a joint statement released in October.

The two-year initiative is supported by $3.15 million in grants from the Wells Fargo Foundation.

Katherine Parks, an Austin homeowner, was among those who benefited from the new program, which aims to decarbonize approximately 100 homes for low-income homeowners.

“My fur nace wasn’t working very well and I was looking to repair it, but I felt a little apprehensive about electrification in the beginning,” she said. “Now, I’m so pleased

with the upgrades.”

Parks runs a small daycare out of her home and the upgrades, which include new hot water tanks, new air conditioning units and new ther mostats, will help improve indoor air quality and make the space more comfortable for her and the children she cares for.

“I heard about the grant through Elevate Energy,” Parks said. “They did lead testing in my home a couple of years ago and I just stayed in touch with one of the ladies from the lead testing program and when [Wells Fargo Foundation initiative] came about she contacted me and asked if I would be interested.”

Contractors installed “energy ef ficiency improvements and replaced all of the natural gas equipment with ef ficient electrical versions that are compatible with solar energy,” Wells Fargo Foundation of ficials explained in the October statement. Parks said the conversion took about five weeks.

“The Wells Fargo-Elevate Initiative is multifaceted and comprehensive,” said Elevate CEO Anne Evans. “This investment will allow us to address climate change and the disparities facing diverse communities in Chicago in this space as we provide solutions to develop clean, renewable sources of energy.”

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Katherine Parks said improvements, made possible by Wells Fargo Foundation and Elevate, will allow her to breathe a little easier

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Katherine Parks, whose home was electri ed thanks to an initiative started by Wells Fargo Foundation and Elevate, said she appreciates the improvements.

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Natasha Smith Walker, West Side STEM advocate, goes to the White House

By SHANEL ROMAIN Community Narrative Reporter

Natasha Smith Walker, the executi director of Project Exploration, a STEM [Science, Technology, Engineering and Math] program that has been around since 1999, recently spoke at the White House. I recently talked to her about the experience.

On how she got into a STEM career

I started my colle ge career in architecture. I was an architect major for about three years and I became discouraged. I experienced something that probably many women have experienced. I was one of very few women and one of very few women of color. I found myself not being in a space that I felt good about being in. I changed my major to political science.

I came to Project Exploration in 2013. At that time I was coming to the organization when they were trying to decide what they were going to do with the organization. I took it on and I had a particular program I had to run called sisters for science,

which is one of our hallmark programs. I hired some colle ge girls all in stem-related fields. Their job was to put together some activities to teach younger girls. I made sure to get adult women to present in their classes.

There high school girls there at the colle ge girls were saying, and the colle ge girls were interested the adult women were saying and I thought this is where the magic is. For a girl to see another young woman to see an oman came full circle for me. It was

Projec t Exploration

pproaching our 25th And our focus has always on ensuring that young people in ke Austin gain access to high-quality STEM progr ams. why this is so important is because right now we reco gnize that we will need four million people to take on stem-related jobs. Anything from HVAC technicians to civil engineers. What we are seeing is the workforce is not reflecting the re presentation in our community.

We strive to make sure that our Black and brown young people really g et access to STEM progr amming. We want them to learn from people who they look like

We want them to inspire other people and help them learn about the different careers that exist in STEM. For example, a turbine operator makes six figures and they need a certification and you can’ t find people. Companies are recr uiting for these jobs

On her White House visit

In May, Dr. Alandra Nelson, of the Office of Science and Technology Policy, visited Project Exploration.

I had the opportunity this [month] to speak at the White House with the Office of Science and Technology Policy. They’re releasing something called the STEM Equity Alliance what that’s aiming to do is making sure young people who have traditionally been left out of the equation — who have not had access to STEM, have not had the opportunity to code or play with a robot.

This initiative is calling people to the table to say, ‘We need to do something now and we need to do something different.’

CONTAC T: shanel@growingcommunitymedia.org

“Alone Together”: Overcoming Social Isolation…with Help From UCP Seguin

As COVID-19 emerged in March 2020, Amanda, resident of a UCP Seguin group home in Oak Park, was presented with a major dilemma. With a dual diagnosis of intellectual disabilities and bipolar disorder, she asked the question: how would she cope with challenges brought on by the pandemic?

Initially UCP Seguin closed its day services sites, including the Levinson Center in Oak Park where Amanda received life skills training and other services to promote community integration. She was relegated to her group home to “shelterin-place.” Amanda faced social isolation and the potential of worsening mental and physical health. UCP Seguin deployed day services staff to her group home to ensure around-the-clock provision of enrichment activities, therapy, and other

Getting ready for a Zoom class, where Amanda engages, participates, and encourages others.

interventions.

Using her iPad, Amanda participated in remote Zoom video activities, such as cooking and fitness classes, conducted by day services staff. With assistance from UCP Seguin Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) Dana Pavlik, Amanda helped conduct a class for other participants every Thursday afternoon called “Fun Times With Dana: Let’s Get Social!” In these classes, participants were presented with a basic understanding of the new norm and how best to cope with it. In this way, Amanda has served as a role model for other individuals with disabilities.

As the pandemic has waned in severity, Amanda has returned to in-person community activities, while continuing some virtual learning and fun engagements with others. With UCP

Seguin support, Amanda has been “Alone Together” with the community, succeeding in overcoming the challenges of her dual disabilities and the COVID-19 pandemic.

UCP Seguin believes that all people, regardless of ability, deserve to achieve their potential, advance their independence and act

provide life skills training, assistive technology, meaningful employment and a place to call home for people with disabilities, as well as specialized foster care for children. Our goal: life without limits for people with disabilities.

Make a difference in the lives of people with disabilities. Donate online at ucpseguin.org or send gifts to UCP Seguin, 332 Harrison Street,

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Amanda shopping for Friday’s Cooking Challenge at Pete’s Market on Lake Street in Oak Park, pictured by mural of “House of Rock.”

Rebels without a pause

In the 1990s, the house at 1124 N. Austin Boulevard in Oak Park was one of the centers of Chicago’s underground hip-hop scene.

“It was like a hip-hop Animal House,” recalled Brian “Meta Mo” Hines, a well-known MC and member of the influential group Rubber room, during a recent YouTube interview.

“It was debauchery and it was beats and rhymes and all kinds of stuf f going on in that house. It was legend, on the real,” he said. “It was our culture and we held it down for Chicago.”

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Hines, born in Englewood and raised in Maywood, died last month at 52. During that YouTube interview, he said he started rapping after hearing Public Enemy’s 1988 song “Rebel Without A Pause.”

The song opens with Jesse Jackson’s introduction of an early 1970s single by Stax Records vocal group, the Soul Children, called “I Don’t Know What This World Is Coming To.” Once Rev. Jackson’s Soul Children intro ends, we hear Chuck D’s pissed-off baritone rapping the first lyrics of “Rebel Without a Pause”: “Yes, the rhythm, the rebel, without a pause I’m lowering my level ...”

That Hines, a Chicago-area MC, would be inspired by New York MCs like Chuck D, who in turn sampled the raspy preacher-politician cadence of Rev. Jackson, demonstrates the fluid cultural exchange that enabled the rise of hip-hop. But this cultural exchange would not have been possible without mediums to pass along cultural messages. Here’s a question that I don’t think is posed often enough: Where would pioneering acts like Public Enemy, and hip-hop more generally, be if not for public television?

Public TV, in turn, enabled music programs like the pioneering Video Music Box, the public access program that aired from 1983 to 1996 on WNYC-TV in New York City. Video Music Box host Ralph McDaniels would turn up on streets to interview everyday New Yorkers and show rap and R&B music videos during hip-hop’s Golden Age in the mid-1980s and early 1990s.

Importantly, the publicoriented model of broadcast TV in those days allowed a show like Video Music Box to exist for people who otherwise couldn’t afford to be on TV. That show helped build hip-hop as a cultural genre and as a subversive social force. We see a similar dynamic with Channel Zero, a public access show in Chicago hosted by a guy named Coodie Simmons, most commonly known as Coodie.

“Channel Zero was able to keep its ears on the ground, uplifting emerging artists in ways that regular broadcasting didn’t,” writes Philip Thao. “Public access television (not to be confused with public broadcasting, like Sesame Street) originated in the early ’70s, thanks to Section 611 of the Communications Act. This amendment gave local franchise authorities the right to deter mine whether cable operators should carry public access channels. If they exercised this right, then the cable operators were required to set aside a limited number of free channels for public, educational and gover nmental use “Democratizing the medium allowed anyone to produce community-focused programming. Some might think of Wayne’s World or low-budget productions created by local oddballs, but there was nothing like Channel Zero on air. Whether it was on a packed el train or in the dimly lit tunnels of a Blue Line station, Coodie took his mic and camera everywhere.”

Today, Coodie is an established director who recently completed jeen-yuhs, a documentary on Kanye West that debuted on Netflix earlier this year. As an up-andcoming Chicago artist, West would benefit from the Channel Zero exposure.

If we think of communications systems like broadcast TV as particular modes of creating what the Ger man philosopher Jurgen Habermas called “public spheres,” or “private people gathered together as a public and ar ticulating the needs of society

Brian “Meta Mo” Hines, an MC who was a pivotal pl ayer in Chicago’s burgeoning underg round hip hop scene in the 1990s. Hines died last mo nth at 52.

with the state,” then shows like Video Music Box and Channel Zero might be considered sub-modes within a mode, smaller publics within a public.

Importantly, sub-cultures that used public access channels to build and broadcast marginalized communities should not be confused with target demographics, which suggest passive audiences of consumers awaiting their collective manipulation by slick marketers.

Also important, those publics within publics that helped spawn whole cultural phenomena like hip-hop would not have happened without attendant legislation like Section 611 of the Communications Act — legislation that helped birth the careers of people like Kanye West, a Nazi sympathizer.

In the mid-1990s, the airwaves were de-regulated, effectively ending public access TV as we knew it and the cultural flourishing it enabled. Now we’re witnessing in real time the effective end of the democratizing impulse of Twitter, not

long after activists from the Middle East to Minnesota were able to use the platform to mobilize against the powerful.

“The overall thing is that the world is insane,” said Meta Mo before his death.

“It’s a big insane asylum and the men who run it, the politicians and the power dons, the billionaires, are like the doctors of an insane asylum and they’re the ones who distribute the drugs to keep the inmates of the insane asylum crazy.”

Ironically, laws like Section 611 allowed clear-eyed creatives like Meta Mo and Chuck D opportunities to jailbreak corporate asylums. We need a renaissance of those public-oriented laws, if not outright public ownership of communication systems, and we need to aggressively apply this public-orientation to our present world of platform capitalism to rein in the likes of lunatics like Elon Musk.

CONTAC T: michael@oakpark.com

Where would pioneering acts like Public Enemy, and hip-hop more generally, be if not for public television?

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Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class.

Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

DEFINITION

To perform various network/system administration, computer support, and operational activities for the Village including computer system setup, configuration, and testing.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Reports directly to the Information Technology Services Director.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:

Essential and other important duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Essential duties and responsibilities

1. Ensure that best in class customer service is provided to both internal and external customers and also embrace, support, and promote the Village’s core values, beliefs and culture.

2. Configure, test, and deploy network systems, such as, firewalls, routers, switches, wireless equipment, network servers and storage arrays.

3. Configure, test, and deploy system servers, such as, file, print, Internet, e-mail, database, and application servers.

4. Configure, test, and monitor server and end-user systems for security, such as, user accounts, login scripts, file access privileges, and group policy management.

5. Configure, test, and deploy end-user systems, such as, workstations, laptops, mobile devices, printers, and software.

6. Test, configure, deploy, and support security systems, such as, facility access system, video & audio system.

7. Monitor and auditing of networks, systems, and user activities to ensure security and efficiency of systems. Create scripts and reports of detail activities for regular review.

8. Perform and participate in disaster recovery activities, such as, backup procedures, data recovery, and system recovery planning.

9. Assist end-users with computer problems or queries. Troubleshoot systems as needed and meet with users to analyze specific system needs.

10. Ensure the uniformity, reliability and security of system resources including network, hardware,

software and other forms of systems and data.

11. Prepare, create and update user/technical procedure documentations and provide computer training.

12. Assemble, test, and install network, telecommunication and data equipment and cabling.

13. Participate in research and recommendation of technology solutions.

Other important responsibilities and duties

1. Train users in the area of existing, new or modified computer systems and procedures.

2. Participate in the preparation of various activity reports.

3. Travel and support remote facilities and partner agencies.

4. Operate, administer and manage the Village and Public Safety computer systems, including E-911 center, in-vehicle computer systems.

5. Prepare clear and logical reports and program documentation of procedures, processes, and configurations.

6. Complete projects on a timely and efficient manner.

7. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

8. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

9. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

Principals and procedures of computer systems, such as, data communication, hierarchical structure, backups, testing and critical analysis.

Hardware and software configuration of. computers, servers and mobile devices, including computing environment of Windows Server and Desktop OS and applications, Unix/Linux OS, VMware, iOS/Android.

Network protocols, security, configuration and administration, including firewalls, routers, switches and wireless technology.

Cabling and wiring, including CAT5/6, fiber network, telephone, serial communication, termination, and punch-down.

Telecommunications theory and technology, including VoiP, serial communication, wireless protocols, PBX, analog, fax, voicemail and auto-attendant.

Principles and methods of computer programming, coding and testing, including power shell, command scripting, macros, and

VB scripts.

Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment.

Technical writing, office productivity tools and database packages.

Ability to:

Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities, which may include the following:

- Walking, standing or sitting for extended periods of time

- Operating assigned equipment

- Lift 50 pounds of equipment, supplies, and materials without assistance

- Working in and around computer equipped vehicles

Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for:

- Making observations

- Communicating with others

- Reading and writing

- Operating assigned equipment and vehicles

Maintain mental capacity allowing for effective interaction and communication with others.

Maintain reasonable and predictable attendance.

Work overtime as operations require.

Experience and Training Guidelines

Experience: Three years of network/system administration in the public or private sector, maintaining a minimum of 75 Client Workstation computers. AND Training: Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in computer science or a related field. Certifications in Microsoft Server Administration, Networking, Applications and Cisco Networking.

Possession of a valid Illinois Driver

License is required at the time of appointment.

Vaccination against COVID-19 strongly preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work in a computer environment; sustained posture in a seated position for prolonged periods of time; continuous exposure to computer screens; work in and around computerized vehicles outdoor and garage facility; lifting heavy equipment, communication cabling and wiring into walls and ceilings.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Oak Park, Illinois (Chicagoland) www.collab4kids.org

Since its beginnings in 2002, the Collaboration for Early Childhood (the Collab) has embraced the vision that all children should arrive at kindergarten safe, healthy, ready to succeed and eager to learn. The Collab’s focus has always been on how much impact the organization could have on the youngest among us in the community.

The Executive Director will be charged with taking the organization into its next phase of organizational life. He/She/They will have the opportunity to leverage the organization’s expanded influence and funding, potentially beyond the state of Illinois. The Executive Director will enhance the organization’s advocacy profile and will help shape a policy agenda for early learning. He/ She/They will help expand the organization’s opportunities for revenue generation, diversification, and strategic partnerships. Most significantly, the Collab will continue to serve as one of the state’s primary thought leaders in early childhood education.

The minimum of a bachelor’s degree is required, though a master’s or advanced degree is preferred.

The salary range for this position is between $120,000 and $140,000 and will be commensurable with experience. The Collab offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to 12 paid holidays, vacation days and group health insurance, as well as a retirement plan.

It is the policy of the Collaboration to afford equal employment opportunities regardless of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, religion, marital status, disability, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, order of protection status, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law. This policy of equal employment applies to all aspects of the employment relationship, including but not limited to: initial consideration for employment; job placement and assignment of responsibilities; performance evaluation; promotion and advancement; compensation and fringe benefits; training and professional development opportunities; formulation and application of human resource policies and rules; facility and service accessibility; and discipline and termination.

Applications are being received by Kittleman & Associates, LLC. For more information or to apply, please visit https://bit.ly/3tBKpLu (click on the Apply button at the bottom of the page to upload a current resume and letter of interest).

PARKING ENFORCEMENT OFFICER

The Village of Oak Park is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Parking Enforcement Officer in the Police Department Field Services Division. This position will perform a variety of duties and responsibilities involved in the enforcement of Village parking regulations; and to provide general information and assistance to the public. Applicants are encouraged to visit the Village of Oak Park’s website http://www.oak-park.us/. Interested and qualified applicants must complete a Village of Oak Park application.

FINANCE COORDINATOR

The Village of Oak Park is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Finance Coordinator. The ideal candidate will perform a wide variety of responsible and complex administrative, secretarial and clerical duties for the Finance department; and will provide information and assistance to the public regarding department to which assigned. Applicants are encouraged to visit the Village of Oak Park’s website at http://www.oak-park.us/jobs.

Interested and qualified applicants must complete a Village of Oak Park application. This position is open until filled.

SITE COORDINATOR

Sistema Ravinia, one of Ravinia’s Reach, Teach, Play music education programs, is seeking to add a part time administrator to the Austin community team. This position averages 20 hours per week. Ideal candidates have a passion for youth education, access to reliable transportation, and two to three years related work experience.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; please visit https://smrtr. io/cvWT8 to apply and contact Alex Rodriguez at arodriguez@ravinia. org with any questions.

COMMUNITY HEALTH ADVISOR

The Village of Oak Park is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Community Health Advisor.

The professional in this position is responsible for a variety of tasks including; promoting a safe health care environment; including health education, outreach and promotion which includes disseminating information, making referrals, and counseling as well as managing caseloads, and performing a variety of tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility.

Applicants are encouraged to visit the Village of Oak Park’s website at http://www.oak-park.us/jobs. First review of applications December 19, 2022.

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

The Village of Oak Park is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Administrative Assistant in the Public Health Department. This position provides a variety of responsible administrative and analytical functions; records and monitors department budget and fiscal requirements of grant-funded programs; oversight of Accounts Payable process; prepares reports and serves as a resource for computerized office applications.

Applicants are encouraged to visit the Village of Oak Park’s website at http://www.oak-park.us/jobs. Interested and qualified applicants must complete a Village of Oak Park application.

WOODWIND INSTRUCTOR

Sistema Ravinia, one of Ravinia’s Reach, Teach, Play music education programs, is seeking to add a woodwind (saxophone and clarinet) instructor to our Austin community team. The woodwind instructor will work from 2:45-5:15pm on M, T, and Th afternoons. Ideal candidates have passion for youth education, enthusiasm for El Sistema and its philosophy of social change through music, and a bachelor’s degree in music or 2-3 years related work experience. Please visit https:// smrtr.io/cvWTz to apply and contact Alex Rodriguez at arodriguez@ ravinia.org with any questions.

TRUMPET INSTRUCTOR

Sistema Ravinia, one of Ravinia’s Reach, Teach, Play music education programs, is seeking to add a trumpet instructor to our Austin community team. The trumpet instructor will work from 2:45-5:15pm on M, T, and Th afternoons. Ideal candidates have passion for youth education, enthusiasm for El Sistema and its philosophy of social change through music, and a bachelor’s degree in music or 2-3 years related work experience. Please visit https:// smrtr.io/cvWSQ to apply and contact Alex Rodriguez at arodriguez@ ravinia.org with any questions.

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HOME SERVICES

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

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.

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

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

MORTGAGE ASSETS MANAGEMENT, LLC F/K/A REVERSE MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS, INC. Plaintiff, -v.-

MYRNA PAIGE, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 2021 CH 03859

3023 W 5TH 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 12, 2022, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 24, 2023, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 3023 W 5TH AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60612

Property Index No. 16-13-115-005-0000

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

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

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

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

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

Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 (630) 794-9876

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. 14-20-01722

Attorney ARDC No. 00468002

Attorney Code. 21762

Case Number: 2021 CH 03859

TJSC#: 42-4003

NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt

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Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Case # 2021 CH 03859 I3209546

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

UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC Plaintiff, -v.CAROLINE SKIPPER, THE CHICAGO TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF TESSIE Y. BRYANT, EMMANUEL BRYANT, ANTHONY BRYANT, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, DAMON RITENHOUSE, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR TESSIE Y. BRYANT (DECEASED) Defendants 2022 CH 03730 4240 W MONROE 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 October 25, 2022, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 27, 2023, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 4240 W MONROE ST, CHICAGO, IL 60624

Property Index No. 16-15-201-024-0000

The real estate is improved with a multi-family residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the

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foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, examine the court file, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 (630) 794-9876

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. 14-22-02642 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 2022 CH 03730 TJSC#: 42-4117

NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Case # 2022 CH 03730 I3209620

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

WELLS FARGO BANK, NA. laintiff, -v.LELA JEAN WILLIAMS, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, STATE OF ILLINOIS - DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A. Defendants 2017 CH 16721 1001 NORTH LOCKWOOD AVENUE CHICAGO, IL 60651

NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 22, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 30, 2023, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1001 NORTH LOCKWOOD AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60651

Property Index No. 16-04-314-018-0000 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 the 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

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$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, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 (630) 794-9876

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. 14-17-17511 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 2017 CH 16721 TJSC#: 42-4580

NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised

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that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Case # 2017 CH 16721 I3209714

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC Plaintiff, -v.FREDDIE EARLY A/K/A FREDDIE M EARLY, HOUSEHOLD FINANCE CORPORATION, III, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS

Defendants 19 CH 10231 216 NORTH LAMON 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 October 24, 2022, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 26, 2023, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 216 NORTH LAMON, CHICAGO, IL 60644

Property Index No. 16-09-410-019-0000 The real estate is improved with a multi unit home with a detached two car garage.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

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

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

If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(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

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ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

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

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

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION

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

SALE

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

MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC

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

E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 20-03587IL Attorney ARDC No. 61256 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 19 CH 10231

TJSC#: 42-3991

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

Case # 19 CH 10231 I3209773

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

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR STRUCTURED ASSET INVESTMENT LOAN TRUST MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-HE1 Plaintiff, -v.-

RACHEL PINSON, MIDLAND FUNDING, LLC, CITY OF CHICAGO

Defendants 2021 CH 01109 1040 N LOREL AVE CHICAGO, IL 60651

NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 11, 2022, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 13, 2023, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1040 N LOREL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60651

Property Index No. 16-04-312-024-0000

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 the 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

For information, examine the court file, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 (630) 794-9876

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. 14-20-04639

Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762

Case Number: 2021 CH 01109

TJSC#: 42-3821

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

Case # 2021 CH 01109 I3208576

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

THE HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK; Plaintiff, vs. ERIC WILLIAMS Defendants, 22 CH 1331

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 10, 2023 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

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cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 16-003-414-001-0000.

Commonly known as 1059 North Karlov 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 Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611.

22-001753 F2

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3208244

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

JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION; Plaintiff, vs. ETHEL M. PITTS AKA ETHEL PITTS; FREDDIE PITTS AKA FREDDIE L. PITTS; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 22 CH 6544

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 Monday, January 9, 2023 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. 16-09-216-035-0000.

Commonly known as 538 North Leamington Ave., 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 Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611.

22-007645 ADC F2

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3208232

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION CITIMORTGAGE, INC. Plaintiff, -v.-

UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF LARUE EVANS, BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO LASALLE BANK, N.A., UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, JULIE FOX, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR LARUE EVANS (DECEASED), KATONDRIA ROBINSON

Defendants

2020 CH 01798 3417 WEST FRANKLIN BOULEVARD 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 June 24, 2022, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 10, 2023, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 3417 WEST FRANKLIN BOULEVARD, CHICAGO, IL 60624

Property Index No. 16-11-227-002-0000; 16-11-227-003-0000

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 the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

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

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

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

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

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

For information, examine the court file, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 (630) 794-9876

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.

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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. 14-19-08426 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 2020 CH 01798 TJSC#: 42-4253

NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Case # 2020 CH 01798 I3208691

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

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.JIMMY IRBY, SABRINA IRBY, CHICAGO TITLE LAND TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE U/T/A DATED 10/18/13 A/K/A TRUST NO. 8002363174, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 2020 CH 03155 5001 W WEST END 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 July 18, 2022, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 17, 2023, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 5001 W WEST END AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60644 Property Index No. 16-09-422-018-0000 The real estate is improved with a multi-family residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

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

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

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 (630) 794-9876

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. 14-20-02064 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 2020 CH 03155 TJSC#: 42-4487

NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Case # 2020 CH 03155 I3209037

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Plaintiff, -v.TYAISHA R. BATTLE Defendants 17 CH 008961 4342 W. MAYPOLE AVE 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 October 20, 2022, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 23, 2023, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 4342 W. MAYPOLE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60624

Property Index No. 16-10-408-015-0000 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 the 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 pur-

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

suant 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, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 (630) 794-9876

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. 14-17-09559

Attorney ARDC No. 00468002

Attorney Code. 21762

Case Number: 17 CH 008961

TJSC#: 42-3995

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

Case # 17 CH 008961

I3209115