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Citizen input the goal of proposed Westchester park committee

Commissioner Maldonado proposes reviving board with ‘uptick in citizen engagement’

By FRANCIA GARCIA HERNANDEZ Staff Reporter

The Westchester Park District has plans to bring back a citizens advisory board, for med of Westchester residents, after Park District Commissioner Daniel Maldonado introduced the idea at a commissioners’ meeting on June 5.

“Throughout my term thus far I’ve noticed an uptick in citizen engagement,” Maldonado said in a phone interview. “I receive a lot of phone calls from residents about certain programming and them offering suggestions and ideas for our parks.”

He said he recently found out the park district used to have a citizen board about 10 years ago and thought it would be a good way to provide a pathway for residents to be involved.

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Proviso East students keep pushing on

Scholarship rewards two students and helps with college costs

By AMARIS E. RODRIGUEZ Staff Reporter

If it is one thing Proviso East High School students know it is how to persevere against any odds. The Proviso East Class of 2023 Scholarship celebrated

two of those students and everything they have accomplished thus far, along with what they will accomplish in the future with a $500 scholarship.

Created by alum Vau’ve Davis with the goal of making it a little easier for students to pay for their colle ge expenses, Davis had previously shared her own struggles with Village Free Press and what led to the scholarship creation.

“As a product of a single parent,

there were a lot of struggles and there wasn’t a lot of financial support so receiving scholarships was incredibly important in that whole journey,” said Davis. “Even though I was accepted in various universities, you still have your hurdles of getting there.”

Dulce Estrada, 18, one of the recipients of this year’s scholarship, knows those struggles.

Estrada, who grew up in a one-parent

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Vau’ve Davis, founder of the Prov iso East Class of 2003 Scholarship Fund, and co-chair Danielle Saleek (far right) presented the scholarship to graduating seniors Ania Walker and Dulce Estrada.

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Maywood wants seniors to get up and get out for summer fun

Summer programs provided by village and suppor ting seniors

By FRANCIA GARCIA HERNANDEZ Staff Reporter

About 50 older adults from the Maywood community enjoyed the outdoors at a BBQ organized by the Maywood Park District at the park located at 921 S. 9th Ave.

On June 7, senior citizens enjoyed grilled chicken and a variety of salads and pasta salads while listening to music and engaging with other seniors.

“Today is our summer kick-off for our senior citizens” said Mayor Nathaniel Booker. “It’s really just giving them a summer concert, giving them summer activities.”

The event is part of a series taking place on Wednesdays dedicated to seniors in the community, “one of the most important assets,” Booker said, after he engaged with residents and personally dis-

older adult services and programming available to Maywood residents.”

“The one thing that seniors asked for was more activities focused on them,” Booker said.

also found that most older adults live in single-family homes, with only a few living in identifiable residences for older adults where services and programming are often available on-site.

Throughout the summer, the village will host more outdoor events for seniors, as well as day trips to the city of Chicago, where seniors will be able to enjoy activities like architectural tours and trips to local museums, and other entertainment venues.

“Seniors wanna get out of the house, seniors wanna have a good time too,” Booker said. “It’s our job to make sure that we set them up for success like we try to do ourselves.”

Additionally, the Maywood Park District in partnership with AgeOptions hosts a senior lunch program five days a week where seniors have access to activities, special events and guest speakers. The program runs Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 921 S. 9th Ave. The park district also organizes a senior bowling league on Thursdays at 11 a.m. at Hillside Bowl, 4545 Harrison St. Pre-re gistration is encouraged.

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For more information about programs for older adults and registration, visit the Park District administrative building at 921 S. 9th Ave or call 708-344-4740.

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Seniors enjoy a summer BBQ and concer t at the park located at 921 S. 9th Ave

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Maywood Mayor Nathaniel G. Booker engages with senior citizens at summer BBQ on June 7.

Broadcast legend Merri Dee honored by Maywood nonpro

Youth Technology Lab named after Dee’s passion for empowering youth

By FRANCIA GARCIA HERNANDEZ Staff Reporter

The local nonprofit org anization Proviso Leyden Council for Community Action is dedicating its youth lab to Merri Dee, a renowned broadcaster for WGN-TV and local philanthropist.

Dee was a local television star with 43 years in Chicago broadcasting. Besides hosting parade telecasts, telethons and the Illinois Lottery drawings, she was a philanthropist, motivational speaker, panelist and career coach.

“Merri Dee was a beacon of light in our community, and her unwavering dedication to uplifting under represented youth

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The rest of the park district’s board expressed their verbal support for the idea, Maldonado said, and will vote on its creation at the next park district Board of Commissioners meeting, potentially in July. In the meantime, the commissioners are working on determining the composition of the board, its bylaws and goals.

Maldonado said the proposal would include specific goals for the citizens advisory board to reach as a way to ensure their continuous engagement and involvement with the park district’s programming. In addition, Maldonado proposed a youth component to help drive youth’s involvement in the parks and give them a voice to determine the park’s programs, as well as a senior citizens component.

The citizens board would also respond to the needs of Westchester’s young families and young children, Maldonado said.

“Ten years is a long time, we have a demog raphic that I think has changed,” he

will continue to inspire generations come,” Bishop Claude Porter, president of the nonprofit, said. “The Merri Dee Youth Technology Lab is a testament to her legacy and the profound impact she made on the lives of countless young individuals.”

Emanuel Christopher Welch, speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives, and Senate Majority Leader Kimberly A. Lightford attended the dedication ceremony held June 14 at the lab, 515 S. St. Charles Rd.

Dee, known as “Chicago’s Very Own,” was a mentor and supporter of the Maywood-based nonprofit and other Chicagoland nonprofit organizations, raising ov $30 million for WGN-TV Children’s Charities.

The Merri Dee Youth Technology Lab will serve youth by providing a space for innovation, education and personal growth in Maywood. According to the Proviso Leyden Council for Community Action, naming the lab after her is a symbol of “her

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“It’s also an opportunity to engage our residents, to give them a voice in the park, in our government,” Maldonado said. .

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Senate Majority Leader Kimberly Lightford cut the ribbon of her venue, e Red Door Meeting Place at 1519 W. Roosevelt in Broadview on Saturday, June 10. Hundreds of people attended the grand opening. e venue is an upscale event space that w ill host weddings, parties, and cor porate meetings among other events.

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household, said she is the first high school graduate in her family and will be the first to receive a post-secondary education. With plans to attend the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in the fall with hopes to pursue a business de gree, Estrada, whose mother immigrated from Zacatecas, Mexico, said she had planned to apply for as many scholarships as she could to be able to help her family in the “financial burden” that colle ge can be

“It was definitely necessary to do scholarships,” Estrada said.

A big part of Estrada’s motivation is to make her family proud and be able to accomplish what her two older sisters were not able to due to a lack of resources.

“That is another reason that motivated me in school, because they didn’t have the opportunity to do so,” Estrada said. “They have been a big help as well, pushing me to get to this point especially because they couldn’t get this. I didn’t feel pressure but

I felt like it was a must in my family, to be the first one, not just for myself but for my sisters as well.”

Estrada, like many first-generation colle ge bound students, had to learn to navigate many aspects of the colle ge admissions process by herself, but luckily, she found a great resource through the Green Halo Scholars, which walked her through the process and helped keep her on track.

“The support of teachers and friends who have gone through it has been a big help, to relieve that stress,” Estrada said, adding her friend group has been a big support system and some of her biggest cheerleaders.

Estrada said that despite their struggles, her sisters have come out on top, both starting their own businesses in the cosmetolog y realm, and are succeeding, inspiring her to continue pushing on no matter what obstacles come her way.

“I want to continue to pursue that in my life, to always be consistent, to always keep trying, failure after failure,” Estrada said.

Bor rowing a page from their book, Estrada hopes to be able to use her future business de gree to one day start her own business and help her sisters continue to grow theirs.

“Every little thing counts,” Estrada said. “I am beyond grateful, to be able to even apply, because not many know these types of scholarships are available. It was a heartwarming feeling, knowing that with the persevering, the trying and the pushing forward, that stuf f like this comes out of it.”

The second scholarship this year was awarded to Ania Walker, 18, who will be attending Southern Illinois University Carbondale in the fall.

Walker enjoyed her time at Proviso East, participating on the cheerleading team for her two years at the school and said she loved being involved and being a part of everything.

With her outgoing personality and a love for helping others, Walker is currently enrolled at a CNA program at Triton Colle ge, with hopes of pursuing a career in nursing.

Walker, who was accepted into SIU Carbondale with a full-ride scholarship, said she fell in love with nursing after her own experience following a weeklong hospital stay when she was younger.

“I loved how sweet the nurses were with me,” Walker said. “They gave me cards, flowers, and teddy bears. They were being

honest; they didn’t lie to me. They were so upfront and I loved how they were and since then, I want to be that for someone else. I want to be there for someone else.”

Throughout her high school career, Walker has taken advantage of every opportunity that has come her way, getting certified in CPR and receiving her food handlers card.

Outside of school, Walker lets her outgoing personality shine at both of her jobs, which she works to try to save up for a car.

Despite the challenges she has faced in the past, Walker has continuously shown her determination to not let her past define who she is.

“I have been through so much in my life and I still kept going,” Walker said. “I kept my grades A’s and B’s…I would tell other students at Proviso East to just keep going, never stop.

For her, colle ge will be the beginning of her next chapter

“I am looking forward to meeting new people,” Walker said, adding she is looking forward to being pushed out of her comfort zone by moving to a new city and being in a new environment. “It pushes you out of that zone. I don’t want to stay there; I want to move on in life.”

Broadview celebrates Black culture and freedom

Juneteenth Festival of Freedom will be hosted June 16-18

By AMARIS E. RODRIGUEZ Staff Reporter

“Black history is part of American history,” said Broadview Mayor Katrina R. Thompson, as she talked about the importance of the upcoming Juneteenth Festival of Freedom celebration.

The celebration starts on Friday June 16 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. with the Broadview Resident Meet and Greet, giving the feel of a traditional family reunion, said Thompson. On Saturday, June 17, the village will have its Festival of Freedom from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. with headliner West End 40, a band with a diverse blend of R&B, jazz, gospel and more. West End 40 will be taking the stage at around 5 p.m.

And on Sunday, the village will celebrate the 50 years of hip-hop, which includes a firework show and a performance from Soul to the Bone.

“June is Black Music Month,” Thompson said. “I love hip-hop music but it is not just hip-hop music that is going to be played. It is going to be all the songs that have been played throughout for African Americans and that is exciting because now we get to hear the Motown, or blues, or jazz.”

Sunday will also host a morning worship outside, which Thompson said will be a lot of fun for participants.

“It brings joy to my heart that we can celebrate something through music,” Thompson said.

Celebration is really the theme of the event, as dads will be able to celebrate Father’s Day on Sunday and enjoy a cigar and

whiskey tent at the event.

For Thompson, hosting the Juneteenth Festival is a way of acknowledging the Black culture and the contributions their history has on American history.

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Malcolm X. College celebrates Junete

Includes scholarship reception, panels, family enter tainment

By AMARIS E. RODRIGUEZ and IGOR STUDENKOV Staff Reporters

Malcolm X. Colle ge, 1900 W. Jackson Blvd., will hold a two-day Juneteenth celebration this weekend.

Now in its third year, the festival is organized by a group of Cook County commissioners, state and federal representatives and aldermen that mostly represent the South and West sides of Chicago, including Commissioner Dennis Deer (2nd), Alds. Monique Scott (24th) and Walter Burnett (27th) and Cong. Danny Davis (D-7).

On the evening of June 16, Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson will speak at the Juneteenth Scholarship Reception at the 540 W. Madison St. building rooftop. The evening’s program includes a showcase of youth leadership in the arts with African dance, a drumline, soulful music, the annual “Divine 9 roll call,” and great food.

On June 17, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the colle ge will host panel discussions, a resource fair and a blood drive. Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle will give opening remarks, followed by panels on health equity, criminal justice reform, Black en-

form and bring awareness to the Black community,” Thompson said. “We have a culture too and we should honor that and respect that space.”

As a Black leader, T hompson said it was important to her to continue to carry on the conversations relating to things that impact the Black community, including their culture and support for one another.

“As we look at how we recycle our own dollars in the Black community, how we embrace with love and kindness, how we support each other, not just in local business but for each other,” T hompson said. “In gover nment, in our education system. We should be talking about these things.”

T hompson, who will be at the event, said she is looking forward to supporting the local vendors and small businesses which will be participating in the festivities

“Entrepreneurship and economic development is a big deal and how we get our homebased businesses or our small business to the next level, we should be highlighting that,” Thompson said. “I am excited for that.”

Celebrations for the 3rd Annual Juneteenth Festival will take place at Schroeder Park with free parking available on the west side of the Target Store in Broadview Village Square.

trepreneurship and investing. A family entertainment event will kick at 3 p.m. with performances Kells the Artist, Bobbi Ponder, Sean Black, D’Moment and others.

The events are free and open to the public, but pre-re gistration is encouraged.

For more information, visit www.JuneteenthIllinois.com

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Broadv iew Mayor Katrina ompson, Broadview Clerk Kevin McGrier and village trustees look on as Broadv iew rst responders raise the Juneteenth ag above Broadv iew Village Hall in 2022.

National and local talent to perform at Juneteenth Village Fest

It Takes A Village and community par tners bring free celebration to Anna and Frederick Douglass Park

By FRANCIA GARCIA HERNANDEZ Staff Reporter

On June 18, North Lawndale residents will see the local Anna and Frederick Douglass Park, 1401 S. Sacramento Dr., become a space to celebrate freedom culture, family and tradition. For its second year, The Juneteenth Village Fest, org anized by It Takes A Village Family of Schools with support of several sponsors, brings performances, family-friendly fun and a celebration of culture for local residents.

“We want everybody to really think of this as a family reunion that we look forward to do in Douglass Park every single year,” said Nakisha Harris Hobbs, CEO of It Takes A Village Family of Schools

The lineup of performers includes national and local talent who span genres, from hip hop to gospel to R&B and drumming, so all family members can find something they’ ll enjoy.

“On the local talent side, I would really urge everybody to be there to see Bella Bahhs,” Harris Hobbs said. Bahhs is a local hip hop artist, activist and educator from the West Side of Chicago.

“She just really embodies the spirit and energy of this festival, in terms of us as Black people really appreciat-

ing our culture, lifting up our culture and also reco gnizing the responsibility that we have to always be acting in the best interest of our community,” she said.

All participating artists will bring amazing performances, including Angie Stone, Marsha Ambrosius, BJ

The Chicago Kid, Kindred Family Soul, DJ Wayne Williams, South Shore Drill Team, Jesse White Tumblers, DJ Marka Flava, Redd’s Angelz, A-List Dance Team, Darius Parker & Vee Armstrong, Soul Children, Spellbinder Magician, DJ Marco, Muntu Drummers & Dancers and Libations Kamau Rashid.

“Talib Kweli has been an underground hip hop artist for the last 25 to 30 years,” Harris Hobbs said. “He always makes music that is a reflection of the current condition and possibilities for Black people and communities of color.”

The festival’s location is also a significant part of this celebration. Two years ago, Village Leadership Academy students, one of the schools in It Takes A Village Family of Schools, campaigned to change the name of the park from one honoring a slaveholding family to that of renowned abolitionists, Anna & Frederick Douglass.

“This Juneteenth Festival is really for us not only to pay homage to our history but also to pay homage to Village Leadership Academy who led the campaign to rename the Anna and Frederick Douglass Park,” Harris Hobbs said. Village Leadership Academy students will also have a perfor mance at the event.

The festival includes several activities for children and youth, including a petting zoo, a carnival area, inflatables, a youth DJ, face painting, g ames and a magic show. Social

service providers will also be at the event to connect families to resources, empower residents through education and information and perform health screenings, among other activities. The event’s sponsors include State Re p. La Shawn K. Ford (8 th), Ald. Monique Scott (24th), the Illinois Department of Commerce, Amazon and Riot Fest, among others.

“We’ re proud to be a part of a community-based team that really is organizing a festival in Douglass Park that is for the local residents of Douglass Park,” Harris Hobbs said, adding the festival was org anized to provide a highquality experience for community members.

Local vendors participated at last year’s Juneteenth Village Fest.

Hip-hop artist Talib Kweli w ill per form at Douglass Park on June 18.

Oak Park Juneteenth still a community event

Village’s involvement has not overtaken community organizers

By STACEY SHERIDAN Senior Reporter

For the past six years, Oak Park has had a Juneteenth celebration because of Anthony Clark and Juanta Griffin. The two remain committed to seeing Oak Park celebrate the event but this year is slightly different as the Village of Oak Park has taken a more direct role in helping to plan the parade and community cookout.

“We want the village to come in and take responsibility for it so that it can be sustainable,” Griffin told Wednesday Journal.

The important tradition of celebrating Juneteenth should be maintained annually but the responsibility of planning such a major event for the entire community can lead to burn out if left to only two primary organizers, according to Griffin. Clark declined to comment. Having municipal involvement increases access to resources, so the celebration can continue being free to

the community.

For the 2023 parade and cookout this Sunday, Griffin and Clark worked directly with Dr. Danielle Walker, the village’s diversity, equity and inclusion officer. The village is also having a flag raising ceremony Wednesday at village hall. Together, Griffin said, the three struck up a balance between community involvement and gover nment support

“We wanted it to be an inclusive process where community members are involved in the planning and feel like there’s some ownership,” said Griffin. “We wanted to keep that.”

It was also important that no one felt left out of the process, particularly those community members that have volunteered their time to Juneteenth planning and celebrations over the years.

Inclusivity extends beyond the planning of Juneteenth. Griffin was adamant that the celebration is not just for Black Americans but for all people.

“As a nation we celebrate freedom,” she

said. “This is for everyone.”

The parade steps off at 11 a.m., Saturday morning, from Longfellow Park near Jackson Boulevard and will march on through Ridgeland Avenue to Augusta Street. The community cookout begins at 5 p.m. in Taylor Park, 400 Division St

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Forest Park’s pione ering Juneteenth Pool Party marks 14th year

Hoskins happy village embraced it from the get-go

By IGOR STUDENKOV Staff Reporter

When then-village commissioner Rory Hoskins launched the Juneteenth Pool Party in 2009, many Forest Parkers and west suburbanites in general had no idea what Juneteenth even was – but he said it was embraced pretty early on.

“A lot of the old families in Forest Park that didn’t necessarily know this tradition were very accepting,” Hoskins, now the mayor, said.

He grew up in Galveston, Texas, where on June 19, 1865, Union ar my general Gordon Granger announced that all those who had been enslaved were now free. In a 2021 documentary released by the Forest Park

Juneteenth Committee, the mayor recalled, growing up, he didn’t think much about the holiday. But after he moved away from Texas and started raising a family of his own, Hoskins realized it was something he wanted to share with his children.

He decided to hold the party at the Forest Park Aquatic Center, 7501 Harrison St., because public pools were some of the last public spaces to be integrated.

Hoskins recalled he got support from the Park District of Forest Park, Forest Park School District 91, Forest Park Bank officials and other elected officials, including fellow village commissioners. Cong. Danny Davis (D-7), who, having grown up in Arkansas, was familiar with the holiday, supported Hoskins bringing it to Forest Park

“I think he was surprised to see it take root in Forest Park,” Hoskins said.

Since then, the pool party has become an annual tradition that only got inter rupted

in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This year, the party took place on June 10 starting at 6:45 p.m. The party featured music and free hot dogs and chips.

Hoskins said he was proud the pool party was reco gnized as the longest-running Juneteenth celebration in the western suburbs. He reflected that it was something that he wanted everyone in Forest Park to

embrace and take part in.

“It appeals that the community really embraced this tradition, and I think it means something to kids in this community, and to the parents,” Hoskins said. “Kids from all backgrounds can take part in this tradition that may be new to the [west suburban] re gion, but an old tradition in the country. It’s very beautiful. Very special.”

YourPassion1st celebrated Juneteenth early this year. Last Saturday, the Oak Park-based nonprofit held its fourth annual “Let’s Grow Together Holistic Wellness and Juneteenth Festival” in Melrose Park.

The free festival was attended by Mayor Rory Hoskins of Forest Park, who took a turn in the dunk tank, as did Ana

Garcia Doyle, director of One Earth Film Festival. Oak Park Village President came to enjoy the festivities.

Those who went to the festival were treated to music, performances, exercise classes and meditation and yoga sessions, while kids exerted some energy in inflatable bounce houses

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Kids play in the pool dur ing the Forest Park Juneteenth Pool party at the Forest Park Aquatic Center in 2022.

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Organizers Chuck Carter, Joshua Easter, Chris omas, Kathleen Brennan, Marjorie Adam Clark, Michelle Major, Caitlin Ry ndak, Cody Cotton, James Turner & Julius Spates at the Let’s Grow Together Holistic Wellness & Juneteenth Festival

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Here’s Growing Community Media most complete list of Juneteenth celebrations across the Greater West Side. If missed your event this year tell us at Park.com’s Pitch Us a Story feature.

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Front Porch Art Center celebration

The celebration will be held at Columbus Park. 500 S. Central Ave., on June 17 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This fun, family-friendly event will feature music, food, dancing and a Juneteenth Art Exhibit, along with family art-making activities.

Trunk par ty for college-bound seniors

Graduating, college-bound seniors only. Must bring college acceptance letter. Party will be held at 304 N. Parkside Ave. on J une 19, noon to 5 p.m.

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3rd Annual Festival of Freedom

Broadview is holding its 3rd annual Juneteenth celebration all weekend at Schroeder Park, 2600 S. 13th Ave. It will kick o on the evening of June 16 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., with the raising of the Juneteenth ag, followed by a community meetand-greet. The main event will take place on June 17 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., and on June 18 from noon to 9 p.m. The festival will feature music, food and local vendors, as well as cultural exhibits chronicling Black history and struggles. The festivities will wrap up with a Sunday reworks show.

EAST GARFIELD PARK Music and Culture Celebration

Now in its fourth year, the annual Music and Culture Celebration will be held at 345 Ar t Galler y, 345 N. Kedzie Ave., on June 18 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. The celebration will feature local music acts, performance by poet Poetry Soulchild, wine curated by P. Michelle, the Music in My Soul art exhibit and local vendors. $10 cover, all proceeds go to the ar t center

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Juneteenth Father ’s Day Festival

Organized by Chicago’s Welcome to Fatherhood and Oak Park ’s King’s Kidz [sic] Academy, the par ty will take place in Oak Park at 847 Madison St. on June 17 from 11 a.m. It will feature food and drinks, games for kids and adults and vendor tables.

Juneteenth parade and cookout

tions, and businesses. Festivities star t on June 16 at Gar eld Park Gold Dome, 100 N. Central Park, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. for an invite- only Military Honors ceremony to honor veterans. Community members can nominate veterans to receive a special award. On June 17 and June 18, join cultural activities for families, workshops, live music and performances at Gar eld Park Music Cour t Circle from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. On Sunday, there will be a Father ’s Day Grill O to celebrate Father ’s Day.

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Liberated: A Juneteenth Celebration

I Am Black Ar t organization will be at Forest Park Public Librar y’s Austin room, 7555 Jackson Blvd., on June 17 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will feature a writing circle, children’s books, arts and crafts, and re ec tion/open mic segment towards the end of the program. Oak Park ’s Chicago Chicken and Wa es will provide food, and there will be local vendors.

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Juneteenth & Father ’s Day Festival

Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch is holding his annual Juneteenth and Father ’s Day Festi-

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Juneteenth celebration and honorary street designation

Join the honorary street designation ceremony in honor of the late Mrs. Nor thica Hillery Stone, former CEO of the nonpro t Operation Uplift, on June 17, at 1 p.m., followed by a family-friendly Juneteenth celebration. The ceremony is taking place at Operation Uplift, at the intersection of S. 5th Ave. and St. Charles Road. The annual Juneteenth celebration features food, music and activities for all ages.

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Celebrate Juneteenth with UCAN

Held at UCAN campus, 3605 W. Filmore St., on June 17 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., this year ’s celebration will feature vendors from the Black Wall Street on Roosevelt summer market, as well as performers, games, and food.

Juneteenth Freedom Party

Organized by Light Up Lawndale and sponsored by the Chicago Histor y Museum, the par ty will take place on June 19 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Douglass Park. The family-friendly celebration will feature music, fun and activities.

oin the Village of Oak Park in celebrating Juneteenth with a ceremonial ag raising, parade and community ookout. Come to the courtyard of Oak Park Village Hall, 123 Madison St., at 6 p.m., June 14, for the ag raising. he celebration continues at 11 a.m., June 18 with the annual parade, which steps o from Longfellow Park near Jackson Boulevard and then on to Ridgeland Avenue to Augusta Street. Following the parade, stop by the cookout at 5 p.m. in Taylor Park, 400 Division St.

RIVER FOREST Flag raising ceremony

River Forest marked Juneteenth with a ag raising ceremony on June 12. River Forest Public Librar y, 735 Lathrop Ave. Check out the Juneteenth traveling museum inside the librar y.

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A Conversation on Health Equity with Dr. Ngozi Ezike

United Way of Chicago is holding a vir tual conversation with Dr. Ngozi Ezike on June 19 from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Ezike is the rst Black woman president and CEO of Sinai Chicago hospital system and immediate past director of the Illinois Department of Public Health, where she helped the entire state navigate COVID-19. Ezike will re ect on her experiences and o er paths towards greater health equity for all Chicago neighborhoods. Visit https://liveunitedchicago. org/ to register for login information.

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WASHINGTON BLVD., BELLWOOD, IL 60104

TREASURER’S REPORT • CALENDAR YEAR 2022 • FUND SUMMARY 2022

ANNUAL TREASURER’S REPORT • VILLAGE OF BELLWOOD 3200

Under 25,000

Alexander, Tyreese

Allen, JohnWade

Baker, LaMiyah

Benson, Genita

Blair, Derek

Boston, Jophelia

Brown, Charles O

Brown, Frank

Burl, William

Butler, Rickye

Capece, Francesco

Carmona, Daniela

Chalk, Mila

Chase, Felicia

Chase, Gay

Ciavattone, Michael J

Clark, Reginald

Cloyd, Johnay

Cloyd, Teresa

Collins, Ronald

Conversa, Domenic

Crain, Amir

Crayton Jr, Chevelle

Daniels, Ashley

Davis, Ja’Riah

Delgado, Annie

Dill, Kamil

Dismukes, Harold

ANNUAL TREASURER’S REPORT • VILLAGE OF BELLWOOD 3200 WASHINGTON BLVD., BELLWOOD, IL 60104

TREASURER’S REPORT • CALENDAR YEAR 2022 • FUND SUMMARY 2022

Edwards, Dakota

Edwards, Justin

Eubanks, Kalvina

Evans, Gwendolyn

Finley, Anaia

Flowers Jr., Robert

Franco, Silvia

Gibson, Tashun

Golden, Eddie D

Goodluck, Fred C

Green, Floyd E

Griffin, Lindsley Grossett, Michael Haney, Miranda

Hargrett, Jacqeline

Harvey, Demone R

Harvey, Jazzmyn

Hayes, Harris

Hayes, Latrell

Hayes, Latrice

Henderson, Curtis

Herrera, Antonio

Hightower, Barbara J

Hinton, Celine

Holman, Gloria

Hooks, Javeion

Ivery, Theolia

Ivory, Destiny

Jackson, Bryonna

James, David James, Deiots Jenkins, Ollie

Johnson, Dejah Johnson, Kayla Johnson, Kimora Johnson, TaJonn Jones Jr, Robert Jones, Bernice D Jones, Deon Lane, Takiyah Lee Williams, James Lemon, Mario Lugo, Alexander

Mahoney, Jayla

McCrary, Michele Y Meraz, Jr, Francisco

Monroy, Ivan Morton, Tony Mullen, Darlene

Nightengale, Ronald

Olguin-Duran, Alec Owens, Jarian

Owens, Larry

Palmer, Eddie J Perry, Ashely

Pruitt, Darryl

Purchas, Jabar

Purchas, Javion

Ratliff, Kennedy Reese, Albert D. Roberts, Jahazz

Robinson, M C Rodriguez, Jacqueline Roland, Gwendolyn Ross, Katie S Rowland, Cedric Sabel, Michael Saleek, Marquel Silkaitis, Jonathon Skipper, Nehemiah Slack, Mona L Smith, Marquetta Smith-Williams, Nathaniel Sterling, Toure Stevenson, Eva Mae Stewart, Reginald B Stoffers, Matthew Striblet, Leroy Styles, Kendall Thurman, Aaliyah Tiritilli, Del Tolefree, Willie Mae Town, Darlene K Ware, Allen Webb, Charles Winfrey, Sandy Earl Wormely, Ceyanna

Young, Angenturia 25,000-49,999 Benbenek, Henry Brown, Twanisha Dorsey, Germaine Durschmid, Christopher Eubanks, Cynthia Flowers, Luster Grace-Williams, Dinell Griffin, Lindsley Gutierrez, Alfonso Hawkins-German, Paulette Kelly, Channon Martinez Romero, Karen Pruitt, Darryl Sieminski, Pawel Sims, Antonio Smith, Ryan Stewart, Angela Young, Carolyn 50,000-74,999 Anderson, Nancy K Camana, Freddy Crosby, Chanze Franco, Veronica Gearlds, Jarius

Harvey, Demone R Kiplinger, Jack

Martinez, Jesus Philippou, George Pierce, Marquell Robinson, Tyran Rowland, Cedric Rubio, Nathaniel Saleek, Myheir Trice, Christopher Vaughan, Richard M

Vincenzo, John

Ware, Allen White-Taylor, Taushonia

75,000-99,999

Allen, Glenn David

Alvarez, Francisco

Brand, Adam Brown Jr, Arnie

Carrera, Roberto

Fowler, Michael J

Gonzalez, Adrien W

Haro, Francisco

Hicks, James

Kasper, Jordan C

Lake, Ronnie Lorimer, Michael J

Moreland, Janel

Romero, Antonio

Ross, Sylvester

Vizcarrondo, Cecily

White, Thomas C

Wright, Patrick B

100,000-124,999

Adamski Jr, Michael

Amato, Nick

Barber, David A

Barnett, Kevin R

Baxter, Robert

Brennan, Lisa A.

Bridson, Jack A.

Buckner, Randal Gene Calloway, Monique S

Chilson, Keith A

Clark, Shawn M.

Finley, William

Fitzgerald, Ian A

Golden, Marrio

Goodrum, William E

Griffin, Alyssa R

Harty, James F

Hernandez, Warren

Hobik, Harvey C.

Holloway, James F

Hopkins, Jr, Ronald L

Jahnke, Eric

Le Valley, Nicholas

Leshore, Tonita

Lucero, Fernando

Michelli, James

Respectfully Submitted by: ___Willie Norfleet_________ Note:

Murphy, Mark Nagle, Cory Nge, Tim B Norfleet, Willie Olsen, Larry T O’Neal, Corey L Overton, Wade Riglos, Pablo Schubert, Michael Setlak, John Smith, Brandon T Ulin, Jonathan Vikidel, Joseph Villarreal, Albert Walker, Marty L Zaragoza, Ismael 125,000 and over Allen, Jiminez S. Dombek, Douglas E Garza, Joshua Harris, Ross

Harvey, Andre’ F Koechle, Michael R Markos, Theodoros Martin, David E. Reitz, John R Woods-Ortiz, Cameron

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

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.

PUBLIC NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

LEGAL NOTICE 2023-2024 MEMORIAL PARK DISTRICT PROPOSED NEW BUDGET NOTICE

A copy of the proposed Combined Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for the Memorial Park District Fiscal Year beginning May 1, 2023, and ending April 30, 2024, has been or will be available for public review at the office of the Treasurer of Memorial Park District, 700 Speech ley Blvd., Hillside, Illinois, from June 20, 2023 to July 18, 2023 during the day, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, for a period of not less than 30 days prior to a Public Hearing.

On Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at 4:30 p.m. in the Board Room of the Center at Stevenson Park, 3101 Washington Boulevard, Bellwood the Memorial Park Board of Commissioner will conduct a Public Hearing on the Proposed Combined Budget and Appropriation Ordinance, at which time all interested residents of the Park District will be afforded to opportunity to provide input , ask questions and express opinions relevant to the proposed new Combined Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for the fiscal year beginning May 1, 2023 and ending April 30, 2024.

Pamela Cobbs Board Secretary Memorial Park District / pc

Published in Village Free Press June 14, 2023

PUBLIC NOTICE

Westchester Fire DepartmentAccepting Applications!

How to Apply:

• Complete your application at https://iosolutions.com/

• Submit all supporting documentation to I/O Solutions by hand or mail by 07/07/2023

Firefighter Minimum Requirements:

• U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident Status

• Valid driver’s license (valid Illinois driver’s license also due at time of hire);

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)

• Must be at least 21 years of age and under 35 years of age at time of application deadline, unless exempt by applicable state law;

• Must provide proof of successful completion of the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) with Ladder Climb Certification conducted by a licensed agency within 12 months immediately prior to written exam date (07/28/2022 – 07/28/2023 OR must provide proof that you are signed up/scheduled to participate in the CPAT and Ladder Climb certification test conducted by a licensed agency before the interview process. If both certifications are not successfully completed at that time, you will be disqualified from the hiring process.

• Valid Illinois Department of Public Health Paramedic license at time of hire. Applicants not currently in possession of an EMT-P license shall be allowed to complete the testing process by submitting proof of current enrollment in a State of Illinois IDPH approved paramedic program.

PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE

Applicants must provide proof of enrollment in the program by submitting a letter of good standing from the organization sponsoring their enrollment or by the course administrator, on their letterhead.

•Complete and submit the Reimbursement Agreement for Training Costs and Expenses as well as the additional release forms/waivers and online application by 07/07/2023 at 4:00 p.m.

Testing Information:

The exam will be offered electronically, and you will take the exam in your own home. There will be multiple sessions offered and each will be proctored virtually. All sessions will be offered the week of August 7th during business hours– it is your responsibility to ensure you have the flexibility to test during these times. Any questions about location or application process should be directed to IO Solutions directly at (800)343-HIRE

Published in Village Free Press June 14, 2023

PUBLIC NOTICE Westchester Accepting Application for Police Officer

Application Deadline: Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at 4:00 PM

Police Officer Minimum Requirements:

• U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Resident Status

• High School Diploma or GED

• One of the following:

- Successful completion of at least 30 semester hours (or their equivalent in quarter or trimester hours) of credit from an accredited college or university (copy of official transcripts due at deadline) OR

- At least 12 months of active service in any branch of the United States military (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, or Coast Guard) with an honorable discharge or medical discharge

• Valid Driver’s License

• 21 to under 35 years of age as of test date (08/12/2023) unless otherwise exempt by Statute

Orientation and Testing Information: Candidates must attend the mandatory orientation and written examination on Saturday, August 12, 2023. Exact details will be provided to those eligible to test.

Please contact IOS Recruitment at (800)-343-HIRE or recruitment@iosolutions.com with questions regarding the application, required documents or testing BEFORE the application deadline date.

Published in Village Free Press June 14, 2023

PUBLIC NOTICE INVITATION FOR BIDS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the President and the Board of Trustees of the Village of Bellwood, Cook County, Illinois, that sealed bids will be received for the following

Improve¬ment:

2023 SIDEWALK REPLACEMENT

PROGRAM

(Building Department Compliance) Bellwood, Illinois

Said bids will be received during regular business hours up to the hour of 10:00 A.M, on the 26th day of June 2023, at the Village Clerk’s Office, in the Village Hall, 3200 Washington Boulevard, Bellwood, Illinois, and will be publicly opened and read at that time.

The bidding forms and documents are available at the office of the Municipal Engineer, Edwin Hancock Engineering Co., 9933 Roosevelt Road, Westchester, Illinois 60154, upon payment of the sum of Fifteen Dollars ($15.00), which is not refundable. The Engineer has been authorized to refuse to issue plans, specifi¬cations and proposals to any person, firm, or corporation that he considers to be unqualified. Proposals must be submitted on the forms provided. No proposals will be issued after 4:00 P.M. on the 23rd day of June 2023. Electronic copies of the bidding documents are available from the office of the Municipal Engineer, Edwin Hancock Engineering Co., via email request to info@ehancock.com. Proposals must be submitted on the form provided. All proposals or bids offered must be accompa¬nied by a bid bond, cash, or a certified or cashier’s check made payable to the Presi¬dent and the Board of Trustees of the Village of Bellwood in the amount of not less than ten percent (10%) of the total amount of the proposal as a guarantee that if the proposal is accepted, a contract will be entered into and the perfor¬mance of the contract is properly secured. Completion dates for this Project are as follows:

Phase I-August 11, 2023; Phase IINovember 10, 2023

No bid shall be withdrawn after the opening of the proposals without the consent of the President and the Board of Trustees of the Village of Bellwood for a period of 45 days after the scheduled time of closing bids. All bidders must provide proof that they are prequalified with the Illinois Department of Transportation to perform at least 50% of the value of the work before being issued bidding documents.

The successful bidder will be required to file a performance bond equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the bid, with sureties to be approved by the President and Board of Trustees, which performance bonds shall be conditioned upon proper and faithful performance by the Contractor of work specified in accordance with the plans and specification therefore, according to the time and terms and conditions of the contract; and also that the bidder and contractor shall

properly pay all debts incurred by the Contractor in the execution of the work, including those for labor and materials furnished.

The Contractor shall be required to furnish sufficient insurance or guaranty of indemnity to the Village of Bellwood, Illinois, the County of Cook, Illinois, and the Engineer against any and all claims which might arise for damages to persons or property due to the negligence of the Contractor or Subcontractors, or their officers, agents, employees or servants, during the construction of said improvement and until the said improvement has been finally accepted as complete by the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Bellwood, Illinois.

The Contractor and Subcontractor shall comply with all regulations issued pursuant to Prevailing Wage Act (820 ILCS 130), and other applicable Federal Laws and regulations pertaining to labor standards. The Contractor and subcontractor shall also comply with the Employment of Illinois Workers on Public Works Act. The Village of Bellwood reserves the right to determine the lowest, responsive, responsible bidder, to waive irregularities, and to reject any or all bid proposals.

Dated at Bellwood, Illinois, this 14th day of June 2023.

President and Board of Trustees

Village of Bellwood, Illinois

By: /s/Andre F. Harvey

Village President

Attest: /s/ Janel Moreland

Village Clerk

Published in Village Free Press June 14, 2023

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WINTRUST MORTGAGE, A DIVISION OF BARRINGTON BANK & TRUST CO., N.A. Plaintiff, -v.JOHN MOLINA, CRYSTAL SANCHEZ

Defendants 2022 CH 00069 10600 SCHUBERT AVE MELROSE PARK, IL 60164

NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIV-

EN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 10, 2023, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 11, 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 10600 SCHUBERT AVE, MELROSE PARK, IL 60164

Property Index No. 12-29-402-014-

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, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

The property will NOT be open for

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. 14-19-11957

Attorney ARDC No. 00468002

Attorney Code. 21762

Case Number: 2022 CH 00069

TJSC#: 43-1071

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 00069 I3221801

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

WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE, FOR PARK PLACE SECURITIES, INC. ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-WCW2

Plaintiff, -v.-

DEBRA MASSEY Defendants

2022 CH 06617 1405 S. 7TH AVENUE

MAYWOOD, IL 60153

NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIV-

EN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 10, 2023, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 12, 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 1405 S. 7TH AVENUE, MAYWOOD, IL 60153

Property Index No. 15-14-134-0020000 & 15-14-134-003-0000

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $124,523.84.

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

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

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

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

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

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

For information, contact JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC

Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 30 N. LASALLE STREET, SUITE 3650, Chicago, IL, 60602 (312) 541-9710. Please refer to file number 22 9361.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORA-

TION

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. JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC

30 N. LASALLE STREET, SUITE 3650 Chicago IL, 60602 312-541-9710

E-Mail: ilpleadings@johnsonblumberg.com

Attorney File No. 22 9361

Attorney Code. 40342

Case Number: 2022 CH 06617

TJSC#: 43-1565

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 06617

I3221879

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

CERY DIVISION

BMO HARRIS BANK NA; Plaintiff, vs. AURORA MARTINEZ; FRANCISCA ROBLES; EDMUNDO ROBLES, JR.; BMO HARRIS BANK NA; ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 22 CH 9678

NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIV-

EN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty

Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, July 18, 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. 15-10-232-032-0000.

Commonly known as 126 South 12th Avenue, Maywood, IL 60153. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit

other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act.

Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call The Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Diaz Anselmo & Associates, P.A., 1771 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563. (630) 453-6925. 6180187876

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com

I3222072

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

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION

Plaintiff, vs. DIANN JORDAN, AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE, UNDER THE DAVID JORDAN LIVING TRUST,

DATED JUNE 1, 2007

UNKNOWN BENEFICIARIES UNDER THE DAVID JORDAN LIVING TRUST, DATED JUNE 1, 2007; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS

Defendants, 22 CH 6661

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, July 18, 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. 15-15-210-014-0000.

Commonly known as 1241 S. 16th Ave., Maywood, IL 60153.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call The Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Diaz Anselmo & Associates, P.A., 1771 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563. (630) 453-6925. 6766184381

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION

intercountyjudicialsales.com

I3222078