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Governor, AG address expressway Newshootings, state lawsorganized taking effect Jan. 1 retail crime Minimum wage hike, pets in public housing among new changes Continued from page 1 Continued from page 1

Hundreds of cameras SPRINGFIELD –being Minimum wage workers in Illinois will see a installed boost in their hourly pay to $12 per hour starting Jan. 1, while tenants on Chicago in affordable housing units will be allowed to keep pets. area Those are just some of the more than 300 new laws that take effect in highways the new year.

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The minimum wage increase is actually the result of a 2019 law that phases in a state minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2025. This year, it will increase by one dollar to $12 an hour.

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root causes of crime, access to housing, health care, education and jobs,”

By JERRY NOWICKI Pritzker said Monday. tenants to keep pets isIllinois the result Capitol News He also noted recent state spending on crime labs which was includof jnowicki@capitolnewsillinois.com Senate Bill 154, by Sen. Linda ed in the 2019 Rebuild Illinois capital infrastructure plan.

Holmes, D-Aurora, and Rep. Steph“Catching and prosecuting perpetrators can reduce and deter crime anie Kifowit, D-Oswego. It provides SPRINGFIELD – Two of the state’s top officials each held news right now. And that’s what our excellent Illinois State Police troopthat tenants of multifamily housing conferences Monday morning to outline current and proposed responses to units that are acquired, built or ren-expressway shootings and organized retail thefts. ers, new cameras and new crime labs are doing,” he said. “Between increasing crime, including the stepped up patrols and the new technology we’ve brought to bear, ovated with from theappeared Illinois with Illinois State Police Director Brendan Gov.money JB Pritzker anyone, anyone even thinking of committing violent crimes on our exAffordable Housing Trust Fund Kelly in Chicago to outline actions taken and arrests made in expresspressways ought to be on notice that they’re more likely today than ever may keep up to two cats or one dog way shootings, while Attorney General Kwame Raoul appeared with the before to get caught.” weighing less than 50 pounds. president of the Illinois Retail Merchants Association to outline a proposed It applies to residents housing legislative packageoftaking aim at organized retail crime. units that are designated as affordRetail crime bills Pritzker and Kelly said more than 20 arrests have been made in recent able housingrelated for low-toand very-low- shootings and crime. The arrests included Warning of “criminal rings” and “illicit trade,” Raoul, appearing months expressway income families.

The bill passed with IRMA President Rob Karr, differentiated what he referred to as “orthree first-degree murder charges, one involuntary manslaughter, three both chambers in its final form on ganized retail crime” and the types of retail theft committed by “ragtag, attempted murders, and other crimes such as aggravated discharge of a May 30 and reckless Gov. JB Pritzker signedof a firearm, aggravated vehicular hijacking and low-level offenders.” firearm, discharge it into law Aug. 6.

The legislative package addressing organized retail crime has not aggravated fleeing and eluding.

OtherWhile new laws include: yet been drafted. But Raoul and Karr said it will aim to define organized they were in the news conference, however, a shooting occurred Vehicle taxes: SB58 raises the priretail crime in law, allowing prosecutors greater leeway to charge those on the Dan Ryan expressway, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. vate vehicle tax,said whichexpressway is a sales tax shootings have increased because of the participating in it, while also holding online marketplaces accountable Kelly and aiming to provide more state funding to address organized retail paid on the purchase of vehicles, by doorbell cameras to store security systems prevalence of cameras – from $75– for each model year where the almost everywhere else, other than expressways. Putting cameras there crime.

“Organized retail crime is not like your customary retail theft, and purchase pricedeter is lessthe thanshootings, $15,000 he said. can help our laws should not treat them as such,” Raoul said. “These crimes are and by $100 vehicleslike priced “It’sfor almost a modern, 21st century form of dueling,” Kelly above that amount. thethings to each other on social media, they threat- perpetrated by sophisticated criminal enterprises coordinating the thefts said.

“They sayHowever, horrible of many items of high value. Those items are often resold, and the funds registration fee for trailers weighing en one another and they say let’s take that out to the E-way. So let’s take are often used to fund drug trafficking and human trafficking.” lessthis thanout 3,000 pounds will drop to to the expressway. And almost like Main Street in the Old West, Raoul touted an organized retail crime task force overseen by his $36they’re instead using of $118.these expressways for this type of violence.” office, a public-private collaboration that includes retailers, online marCollege admissions: Pritzker andHB226, Kelly pointed to the installation of 99 cameras with ketplaces, law enforcement agencies and state’s attorneys. Its first major establishing the Higher Education license plate readers on the Dan Ryan expressway in Chicago, where bust was announced in early December, when over $1 million of stolen Fair Admissions Act, prohibits many of the shootings have occurred, with “hundreds more” cameras goods were recovered after an unrelated weapons arrest in Chicago. public colleges and universities coming.

But law enforcement alone can’t stop organized retail crime, Raoul from requiring applicants to submit In recent weeks, the ISP has worked with the Chicago Police said.

The effort must also include retailers, online retailer platforms and SAT, ACT or other standardized test Department, Homeland Security and local law enforcement agencies, lawmakers. scores as part of the admissions proPritzker said, leading to the 20 arrests.

According to a news release, in the new proposal, prosecutors cess, although students increased patrol presence on Chicago exKellyprospective said the agency would be given wider discretion to bring charges regardless of where the may choose to submit them if they pressways by over 150 percent at “peak criminal activity times.” Since crime takes place, meaning if the conspiracy, theft, and selling all ocwish.

October, that has led to nearly 5,000 traffic stops, 132 DUI arrests, 69 curred in different jurisdictions, each jurisdiction would have the ability Drug prices: SB1682 requires firearm recoveries and 133 criminal arrests in the Chicago area. to prosecute the entire crime. pharmacies post a notice in- conference touting the Pritzker administration’s ThetoMonday news The AG would also have the ability to prosecute via a statewide forming consumers mayDemocrats in the General Assembly have faced approach camethat as they he and grand jury. request current pharmacy retail consistent attacks from Republican lawmakers and political opponents Online third-party sellers would be required to verify the identity of prices at the point of sale. amid the recent rise in violent crime. high-volume sellers using bank account numbers, taxpayer IDs or other FOIDRepublicans card changes: HB562 enhave painted a criminal justice reform bill passed one information, and to suspend sellers for non-compliance. acts several to the Firearm year agochanges in January as a contributing factor to rising crime rates. That The plan would also require the courts to give retail crime theft Owner Identification card law. bill, known as the SAFE-T Act, overhauls police certification, reforms victims seven days’ notice of a court hearing.

Among other things, it provides for use-of-force standards, improves police accountability and abolishes Karr said organized retail theft is not a victimless crime. a streamlined renewal process for in favor of a system that prioritizes risk of cash bail beginning in 2023 “While the (Magnificent Mile in downtown Chicago) and highFOID cards and Concealed re-offending over an Carry offender’s ability to afford release. end stores have captured headlines, neighborhoods and retail corners LicensesThe for people GOPwho has voluntarily introduced a package of bills looking to create mandathroughout the state have been victims,” he said. “But it isn’t just facesubmit fingerprint records.

It also tory minimums for certain violent crime offenses and to create a special, less stores that are victims, either.” allows themillion Illinois State Police $125 grant fundto to beef up officer hiring and retainment efforts.

Clerks who fear coming to work, consumers who worry about issue a combined FOID card and State Sen. Chapin Rose, a Mahomet Republican, is the sponsor of visiting stores, commuters and tourists whothan worry about downtown Concealed CarryGOP’s Licensecrime to qualithe Senate package. to thehere governor’s Gov.In JBresponse Pritzker is shown earlier this budget year in a Capitol News Illinois file photo.

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WITH A STIRRING AND INSPIRATIONAL SPEECH, JONATHAN JACKSON ENTERS RACE FOR FIRST DISTRICT HOUSE SEAT Jonathan L. Jackson, an activist, businessman and educator, is a strong and outstanding candidate to become the next congressman representing Chicago’s South Side and the entire Illinois 1st Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Surrounded by a wide range of influential supporters, the middle son of the Rev. Jesse Jackson and Jacqueline Jackson formally entered the race on Monday morning with a rousing announcement speech at ATU Local 308 Hall. “I’m running because the people of the First District are hurting,” he said. “The people of the First District need help… My name is Jonathan Jackson. I’m a proud son of Chicago. I love this city and it’s wonderful people.”

Further, Jackson talked about his unwavering commitment to helping people.

“I pray my thanks to God every day for my life,” Jackson said. “And for everyone who has blessed me. One of the main things I learned growing up in the Jackson household was giving back to the community was not an event. It was a part of your moral obligation. We’ve given back every day to make sure we could leave this place better. I want to do exactly that same thing, but now continue my pursuits in the halls of Congress, where they need some help.

There is a time and a purpose and place for everything. And I do believe this is my time to step up and serve the people and help bring about change for our community.”

Outlining his agenda, Jackson said that as a congressman he will work to improve public safety and reduce crime. “Parents should be able to work without having to worry about the safety of their children,” Jackson said, adding that without public safety people will leave the community. Jackson also said he will focus on creating jobs and increasing workforce skills, improving family economic security, making public transportations more effective, increasing access and affordability of healthcare and expanding daycare so parents can work without having to worry about their children.

“We have seen the young married couples who cannot afford to buy a home and raise their children. The children

who cannot obtain the education they need in our public schools, the seniors on Medicare who must ration food and provisions in this inflationary period to buy their prescription medicine. I don’t want to fix the blame. I want to fix the problem,” Jackson declared. “It is not enough for me to sit back and run my businesses and help individuals unilaterally and not address these issues on a larger scale. I’m must do more. I’ve been fighting for working people my entire life. And I want to expand my efforts by becoming your next Congressman.”

Citing the storied history of the First District, which in 1929 was the nation’s first congressional district in the 20th century to elect an African American to Congress, Jackson called upon residents who left the district to come home.

“We’ve lost 300,000 of our fellow residents in our communities,” he said. “I first want to ask our residents that have gone to Indiana, Michigan, DC, to Atlanta, to Dallas, to Houston, to Los Angeles, and many other places, let’s turn the tide. And I want to welcome Chicagoans back home.”

A highlight of the announcement was the show of support from influential political and community figures, who said Jackson was the candidate who could best represent the district’s residents and work tirelessly to enhance their quality of life.

Former Illinois Senate President Emil Jones Jr. said he “strongly supports” Jackson in the race. “I support him because I know him,” Jones said. “He has the training, the education and the commitment to serve well in Congress.”

Moreover, Cook County Board Commissioner Stanley Moore praised Jackson as a successful businessman, educator and investment banker.

“I can’t think of any better qualifications for my congressman,” Moore said, noting there might be a fight looming to keep Cook County Hospital operating and Jackson will be key ally. “Do you know how many public hospitals are left in the United States, 10.

There’s a move across the country to close public healthcare… ‘You don’t need to take care of the poorest citizens and citizens that need the most help.’ Well, I’m here to tell you that with a person like Jonathan Jackson fighting for us, we are going to protect our public hospitals, our healthcare, our education systems. We’re going to protect our Great Lakes, and jobs, and the economy. I want you to join me in supporting Jonathan Jackson for Congress.”

Deborah Cosey Lane, Secretary Treasurer of Amalgamated Transit Union Local 308, said, “This is a historic, blessed day. And I’m going to tell you something. If you really want to rewrite the bad deals that have been given to us in the African American community, if we really, really, really want to get things straight and get things right, if we really, really, really want to have those real tough, heart to heart conversations with our communities and get us back on the track that we shouldn’t have never been derailed on. Then Jonathan Jackson is your guy.”

Be The Match Dedicates Scholarships in Honor of Nurse MINNEAPOLIS PRNewswire -- Be The Match® is partnering with the National Black Nurses Association (NBNA) to offer two $5,000 scholarships to Black or African American nursing students with an interest in oncology or hematology. The scholarships were created in honor of Ebiowei Porbeni, founder of @NurseLifeRN on Instagram, who was a health care provider, social media influencer and an advocate for Be The Match.

Ebi passed away from leukemia on July 20, 2021 leaving a legacy of having inspired more than 15,500 new individuals to join the

Be The Match Registry®.

The memorial scholarship supports more Black and African American representation in the medical field where, Be The Match acknowledges, patients of color still experience medical discrimination. Nurse Ebi cared deeply for both the patients he provided care for as well as his peers in nursing. As host of the Nurse Speak podcast and @NurseLifeRN, he amassed a significant following of more than 1 million people. Ebi used his platform to connect with fellow nurses and medical professionals while sharing his own

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“We recognize the selflessness of Ebi Porbeni, who gave so much support to his community of followers from the nursing community, and gave even more by setting a goal to add more than 10,000 new donors to the Be The Match Registry – a goal he surpassed in the days following his passing,” said Erica Jensen, Senior Vice President, Marketing at Be The Match. “Our mission embodies the altruism of the human spirit that leads our donors to step up to help strangers battling deadly blood diseases.

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New Black Cultural Heritage Tour Itineraries

AMPLIFY BLACK-OWNED BUSINESSES WASHINGTON PRNewswire -- New Black cultural heritage tour itineraries celebrate and offer access to rich Black history and culture year-round, while leveling the playing for small Black-owned businesses to recover from the pandemic, and actively participate and profit in the travel industry. This initiative was created by the National Blacks in Travel and Tourism Collaborative whose mission is to advance Blacks in travel and tourism.

This year, Black History Month has a new meaning for many local Black tour operators who have been storytellers of Black history.

Yet, these small operators have not been able to share their stories to a global audience and profit the same as their white counterparts. Travel and tourism has excluded a whole segment of the industry from actively participating in it due to the financial investments required to be in the room at key industry events and high membership fees to join trade associations.

“Many Black tour operators and other minority suppliers were not fully participating and profiting in the industry full-time prior to the pandemic and many have closed their doors permanently since the pandemic,” says Stephanie M. Jones, Founder of the National Blacks in Travel and Tourism Collaborative and President of Cultural Heritage Alliance for Tourism, Inc., a Black-owned receptive tour operator based in Miami, Fla. With the murder of George Floyd and the Black Lives Matter movement in 2020, there is now a heightened awareness and interest in the Black experience and culture in the U.S. among domestic and international visitors.

The itineraries create equitable opportunities for local Blackowned tour operators, restaurants, bed & breakfasts/boutique hotels, transportation providers, local artists, cultural attractions, and retailers. They aim to drive consistent tourists’ foot traffic and revenue to help underrepresented businesses become sustainable and scalable.

They offer transformative experiences for culturally curious travelers to engage in responsible travel as their dollars directly support recovery and sustainability of these minority suppliers.

The inaugural SE region tour itineraries are available for booking beginning Monday, Feb. 28, and will become operational September 2022. Additional tour itineraries covering more U.S. regions are in development and will go to market 2023-2024.

These tour products bridge the past to present showcasing over 400 years of Black history and untold stories about little known Black pioneers, civil rights activists, inventors, and modern-day trailblazers who have contributed to building and shaping our great nation. Also, they showcase Black culture today through food, art, music, dance, and shopping experiences.

The first series of Black cultural heritage tour itineraries cover the SE region of the U.S., amplifying stories of the Gullah Geechee Corridor, Civil Rights Movement, Underground Railroad, Middle Passage, social and racial injustice, the Black church, culinary and cultural arts, and Black contemporary culture.

Sign up for updates about the SE region tour itineraries at www.experienceblackculture.com.

LAS VEGAS PRNewswire -- Emerging and rapidly growing entertainment company, Lost Spirits announces the launch of its new fine-dining restaurant, 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, on Saturday, March 12. The 16-course dining experience is inspired by, and named after, the Belle Époque novel and takes diners through Jules Verne’s iconic book reimagined as an immersive restaurant.

The dining room and kitchen are located within the dreamscape of tasting rooms at Lost Spirits Distillery, located at AREA15, Las Vegas’ newest immersive event and entertainment district.

“It is an honor and pleasure to announce this very special space,” says Lost Spirits creator & CEO Bryan Davis. “Immersive dining experiences, at this level, are so few and far between that we are delighted to add one to the growing number of options in Las Vegas.”

“As a chef who eats, drinks, and sleeps fine dining, the hardest part of creating a new restaurant is imagining what I am going to do that hasn’t been done before. I’m delighted that in all my research, I have never seen anything quite like this experience, outside of our former restaurant Fish or Flesh in Los Angeles,” says Chef Taylor Persh.

20,000 Leagues Under the Sea is, in many ways, a sequel to Los Angeles based Fish or Flesh, an Island of Dr. Moreau themed restaurant created by the same team.

Fish or Flesh won high critical praise in 2019 & 2020.

To learn more about Lost Spirits and 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea visit, www. lostspirits.net & www.twentythousandleagues.com.

20,000 Leagues Under the Sea Fine Dining at Lost Spirits Distillery Las Vegas located at AREA15. PRNEWSFOTO

Bespoke Wellness Experiences Await in Monterey County, California MONTEREY, Calif. PRNewswire -- As wellness travel rises as a mainstream travel trend for the year ahead, Monterey County, California offers travelers unique opportunities to immerse themselves in bespoke experiences to reinvigorate the mind, body and soul in 2022. From an equine experience paired with wine to indulging spa experiences at five-star resorts, there is no shortage of options when planning a transformative wellness escape along California’s central coast.

The destination’s wellness experiences cater to private groups making them both exclusive and enriching. Monterey County Convention and Visitors Bureau (Monterey County CVB)

has curated a list of ways to experience a whole new world of luxury and wellness in 2022: Post Ranch Inn (Big Sur, CA) Travelers around the world seek a stay at Big Sur’s award-winning eco-luxury resort, Post Ranch Inn. Offering breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean and surrounding mountains paired with a wide range of wellness offerings, visitors are guaranteed a transformational escape. The hotel has introduced a one-of-a-kind Sleep Program that has been designed with the help of one of the top sleep doctors in the U.S. and an indoor air quality expert to help guests sleep bet-

ter and leave feeling truly rejuvenated. The program includes a hand-crafted sleep dining menu, spa treatments, Sweet Dreams gift bag including sleeping aids such as guava leaf tea and a Manta sleep mask, and an on-demand video series with The Sleep Doctor™, Dr. Michael Breus, himself.

Mindful-by-the-Sea (Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA) There is no shortage of scenic beauty in Monterey County, and no town is quite as charming as Carmel-by-the-Sea. The one-square-mile village encourages travelers to disconnect and engage their five senses for a more mindful experience. Vsisit www.SeeMonterey.com.

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Black Child Clothing Introduces Their 300 Signature Collection CHICAGO PRNewswire -- Black Child Clothing, a clothing company out of Chicago, Ill., is excited to announce the launch of their 300 Signature Collection. This collection was designed to commemorate the 300 Freedom Suit Cases that were filed in the St. Louis Circuit Court House from 1814 to 1860, a time period when it was illegal for a slave to be found literate. The designs on the 300 Signature Collection display replicas of authentic slave signatures from these 300 Freedom Suit Cases.

Many of these cases were filed by slaves in order to gain back their freedom. One specific case, that of Margaret Morgan vs. John Colter, set the precedent for all future cases involving slave freedoms in St. Louis, eventually giving light to an issue that was at the forefront of slavery in America during this time period.

Owner and Founder, Matthew Delashment, created Black Child Clothing to continue the story from slavery to freedom, hoping to represent the move to empowerment among the Black community. He named his clothing company “Black Child” after being inspired by the poem “Hey Black Child,” written

by Useni Eugene Perkins. Their 300 Signature Collection aims to further Mr. Perkins’ vision into today’s generation, taking pivotal moments within Black culture and creatively expressing them through fashion.

The 300 Signature Collection features t-shirts, hoodies, long-sleeves, and hats in three available colors: dark grey, sand, and brown. You can purchase these items in sizes from small to XXXL, and every piece in this collection features a replica of a real slave signature.

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SHARON CHUTER AND PULL UP FOR CHANGE TEAM UP WITH NEW BEAUTY BRANDS LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Following a successful launch in February 2021, in which over $400,000 was raised and deployed to eight emerging black business founders at Essence Festival of Culture, Sharon Chuter and her non-profit organization, Pull Up For Change are re-launching the Make It BLACK campaign for Black History Month 2022 with new beauty partners.

After the disruptive launch of Pull Up For Change and the #PullUpOrShutUp campaign in June 2020 - a social call-to-action that demanded companies to publicly disclose the number of black employees in their corporate office and leadership roles to help dismantle a system that has led to low economic participation for black people - Sharon Chuter and Pull Up For Change shook up the beauty landscape once again with the launch of Make It BLACK, a breakthrough campaign delivering iconic beauty products in limited-edition black packaging to redefine what it means to be Black and raise funding for black founders.

The Make It BLACK campaign deals another blow to systemic racism by reclaiming the word black and making consumers understand that black is nothing but beautiful. Make it BLACK is making a bold statement to change the inaccurate and dangerous negative perception in society of the word and instead reframe and refocus on the beauty of Black.

Afterall Black is the color of absolute luxury – it’s chic, classic, timeless, and iconic.

The Make It BLACK campaign’s PETITION – which was created to get the Oxford English Dictionary and Merriam Webster Dictionary to update their definitions of the word black immediately – already has over 6,220 signatures and counting. As an integral part of the petition and campaign, Sharon Chuter herself has written an OPEN LETTER to the Oxford English Dictionary and Merriam Webster Dictionary, and is writing 6,200 additional letters - in support of each petition signature - to push upon the dictionaries and advocate for real change.

“Language plays a critical role in how we perceive the world,” says Sharon Chuter. “The function of language goes beyond express-

ing ideas and concepts, it shapes thought and defines our collective consciousness.

Language should be neutral, unbiased and reflective of our current realities. It is in this regard that the dictionary has work to do.”

For this year’s Make It Black campaign, Pull Up For Change is partnering with established beauty brands - e.l.f., Flower Beauty, M∙A∙C Cosmetics, Mented, Morphe, and UOMA Beauty - to repackage their most iconic products in black.

These limited-edition products will be available for purchase throughout February (Black History Month) and will be sold online with Ulta Beauty, through IPSY and BoxyCharm’s subscription boxes, and via the Make It BLACK and participating brands’ websites.

100% of the gross profits from the limited-edition iconic black products will be contributed to the PULL UP FOR CHANGE Impact Fund, which deploys capital to black-owned businesses and are allocated as grants to emerging black founders. Last year, the campaign raised over $400,000 which was deployed as grants to eight black female founders.

“As a Black Female founder, I understand, first-hand, the struggles of raising capital or accessing funding,” says Sharon Chuter. “In fact, I am one of only 93 Black women in the history of America who have raised over $1M for startups. On the other hand, the average white male receives $2.1M to fund their start-ups. We have a long way to go to create true economic equality and there is no equality without equity. This is where I am proud to play a small part in supporting other Black female founders to make their dreams a reality, and to truly get the seat at the table that they very well deserve”.

“Ulta Beauty is proud to join Sharon and Pull up For Change to empower Black beauty and drive meaningful change in our industry,” said Monica Arnaudo, chief merchandising officer at Ulta Beauty. “As a values-based company, we share the passion to shape how the world sees beauty and the intention to build greater equity for Black founders. Make it BLACK helps achieve this and we’re honored to support as the exclusive retail partner.”

The Wade Family Partners with Janie and Jack for Exclusive Spring Collection SAN FRANCISCO PRNewswire -- Chiljoy through bright colors, bold prints, and new dren’s fashion brand Janie and Jack debuted silhouettes seen throughout the collection. a Spring 2022 collection in collaboration The three-year-old fashionista’s playful with the Wade family. The Kaavia James spirit is featured throughout the campaign, Union-Wade x Janie and Jack collection, including shots alongside friend Crosby inspired by Kaavia herself and designed Sparrow, son of actress Nicole Lyn and in partnership with her parents, actress, entrepreneur Chad Easterling, celebratproducer, and best-selling author, Gabriing fun and friendship while highlighting elle Union-Wade, and NBA champion, the collection’s coordinated Best Friend businessman and activist, Dwyane Wade, sets. will highlight moments of family and “We are such fans of Janie and Jack friendship through the lens of optimism, and are thrilled to be partnering with them imagination, and fun. These long-standing on this collection,” said Gabrielle and Dwyane. fans of the brand, known for expressing them“The colors and patterns perfectly encapsulate the selves through impeccable style and coveted personality of our ‘Shady Baby’ Kaavia James family looks, developed this collection for boys PRNewsfoto/Janie and Jack and we cannot wait to share it with the world!” and girls ranging from 6 months to 18 years, “The Wades have been such incredible following Janie and Jack’s recent expansion into the Tween supporters of Janie and Jack over the years, allowing us to category in 2021. be a part of so many special family moments. Their passion, Known as a connector who brings people together, purpose, and exceptional eye for fashion have always been an Kaavia welcomes customers and fans alike into her world of inspiration,” said Vanessa McClure, Designer, Janie and Jack.

“With this partnership, we hope to celebrate friendship and style through an imagined world by Kaavia James. With that in mind, together we have created this joyful collection.”

The Kaavia James Union-Wade x Janie and Jack collection is priced from $10.50-$74.00 and is now available to shop on www.JanieandJack.com and in select stores nationwide. Introducing new silhouettes and french terry fabrications, the fashion and accessories collection celebrates eye-catching patterns, three-tiered ruffles, and soft-as-a-cloud crochet detailing, all to prepare your little one and their crew for the spring season ahead. The collection highlights matching BFF sets in floral block prints and bold rainbow stripes, with outfit-making accessories such as bucket hats and socks, for coordinated sunny-day style.

Janie and Jack is a design house with every kid at its heart—because individual style starts early. Each season’s collections feature modern twists on classic fashion. Janie and Jack is known for family moments, thoughtful details and memorable gifts. Visit Janie and Jack stores nationwide for kids’ clothing from newborn to size 6 and janieandjack.com for up to size 18.

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NKF Celebrates Black History Month NEW YORK PRNewswire -- The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) is excited to celebrate Black History Month by highlighting the health equity initiatives accomplished throughout the year such as the formation of NKF’s first-ever Health Equity Advisory Committee (HEAC) reaching its one-year anniversary and the recommendation for a race-free approach to eGFR (estimated glomerular filtration rate), which is an equation that determines a patient’s level of kidney function. People living with kidney disease, particularly those who identify as Black or African American, need to be aware that this new race-free equation may have an impact on their kidney disease care.

Kidney disease is a public health crisis that affects an estimated 37 million adults in the U.S. and can lead to life-threatening kidney failure. Approximately 90% of those with the disease don’t even know they have it until it has progressed to the critical late stages. People of Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian American, or Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander descent are all at increased risk for developing the disease. For example, Black or African American people comprise 13% of the U.S. population but represent 35% of those with kidney failure, treated with dialysis, or kidney transplantation.

A joint task force was formed between NKF and the American Society of Nephrology (ASN) to evaluate various approaches that would remove race from the old equation.

The task force recommended the adoption of the new eGFR 2021 CKD-EPI creatinine equation without a race variable as well as increased use of cystatin C combined with serum (blood) creatinine, as a confirmatory assessment of GFR or

kidney function. NKF and ASN affirm that race is a social construct, not a biological one so using race as a factor for estimating kidney function is not an acceptable approach. This shift in approach reflects a broader call to re-examine institutional policies and practices and to identify potential areas of health inequities and disparities.

“We’re committed to seeing all labs and healthcare providers standardize on the use of this race-free approach, one that the NKF-ASN Joint Task Force worked together on for 10 months with considerable input from hundreds of patients and family members, medical students and trainees, clinicians, scientists, health professionals, and other public stakeholders,” said Kevin Longino, CEO of the NKF and a kidney transplant patient. “Although this new equation is only one first step in addressing the health inequalities present in healthcare today, this new race-free equation provides an unbiased, standardized approach for all laboratories in the United States to diagnose kidney diseases.”

A Laboratory Engagement Initiative Workgroup comprised of NKF in collaboration with the American Society of Clinical Pathology, the laboratory community, and clinical laboratory societies have developed content and tools aimed at advancing an earlier diagnosis of kidney disease and urged improvements in kidney disease laboratory testing.

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As the HEAC celebrates its one-year anniversary, this 13-member team continues to support, direct, and champion NKF’s health equity initiatives, community health, and social justice efforts through research, education, and key partnerships. This committee worked collaboratively throughout the year with kidney patients, other NKF committees, as well as board members, and NKF staff to advise in the design, implementation, and evaluation of numerous programs that support stronger, healthier communities. Some of the HEAC accomplishments throughout the year included: NKF encourages all Americans to stay informed on how to achieve optimal kidney health and if you have kidney disease and identify as Black or African American, please ask your doctor about the new race-free approach to determine your level of kidney function. Join the conversation on social media during Black History Month by using the hashtag #blackhistorymonth.

To learn more about NKF, kidney disease, or the new race-free way to estimate GFR, go to https://www.kidney.org/kidney-basics.

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REALM PICTURES AIMS TO DISRUPT HOLLYWOOD’S ELITIST BUSINESS MODEL LOS ANGELES PRNewswire -- The power brokers of Hollywood have long been the omnipotent gatekeepers to the entertainment industry. According to Realm Pictures International, it’s time to shatter that stranglehold and open the industry to outstanding undiscovered talent, particularly women and artists of color. Realm has launched a revolutionary production model that will break brilliant young technical, literary, and performing artists emerging from America’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities into the $2.3 trillion global media industry.

Based on Andrew Ward’s critically acclaimed post-Civil-War epic “Dark Midnight When I Rise,” Realm’s flagship movie “Steal Away” is about The Fisk Jubilee Singers and their quest to save the fledgling HBCUs from supremacist destruction. “Steal Away is Gone with the Wind from the African-American perspective,” says Blake, “and will feature a diverse international cast, the strongest Black female lead in motion picture history, and a soundtrack by multi-Grammy winning composer Billy Childs.”

“Realm believes that outstanding artists unable to procure a Hollywood agent should have the same opportunities as A-list artists,” says Stephen Ashley Blake, Realm’s founder and CEO. “Our production model disrupts Hollywood’s elitist practices by leveling the playing field.” The casting call for ‘Steal Away’ immediately drew over 12,000 submissions for just 12 out of the movie’s 65 roles.

Realm is currently holding auditions with both A-list artists and lesser known but outstanding actors.

Realm’s commitments extend to philanthropy. Blake asserts that the nation’s HBCUs are teeming with some of the most brilliant minds on Earth, and pledges to join the HBCUs’ crusade to build meaningful futures for hundreds of thousands of gifted students by financially endowing the HBCUs with 10% of Steal Away’s net profits from the movie’s theatrical release, a revenue-sharing structure that could deliver up to $75 million to support emerging talent.

Realm has launched a campaign to raise Steal Away’s $34.7 million production budget both via investment financing and corporate sponsorships. To achieve this, the for-profit company has partnered with 501(c)3 fiscal sponsor Fractured Atlas.

According to forecasts by Nash Information Services, median gross revenues for “Steal Away” are projected to potentially reach $712 million across global theatrical, streaming, home video, television, and ancillary distribution platforms. Equity Investors are projected to receive a potential median ROI of 245%, with a potential high of 917%.

Realm is creating spectacularly diverse blockbuster entertainment while breaking brilliant undiscovered talent and financially endowing the nation’s HBCUs. Learn more at https://www.realmpictures.co/.

Bounce to premiere sixth and final season of ‘Saints & Sinners’ on April 3 ATLANTA PRNewswire --­The saints and the sinners will have a winner-take-all clash this spring.

Bounce, the popular broadcast and multi-platform entertainment network serving African Americans, will air the sixth and final season of its hit original drama series “Saints & Sinners” Sunday nights at 8 p.m.

ET/PT, starting Sunday, April 3.

“Saints & Sinners has been a breakthrough success, attracting a huge and loyal fanbase and taking them on a rollercoaster ride every season,” said David Hudson, head of original programming for Bounce and an executive producer of PRNewsFoto the series. “We thank our amazing cast and crew for an incredible run and look forward to sharing the final eight episodes with viewers Sunday nights this spring.”

Consumers can catch up on “Saints & Sinners” on Brown Sugar, Bounce’s subscription-video-on-demand service. “Saints & Sinners” seasons 1-5 are available in their entirety with final-season

episodes being added every Monday after their Bounce premieres.

Set against the backdrop of a large southern church, “Saints & Sinners” centers around the pursuit of power, intertwined with greed, deception, corruption, compromising sexual affairs and murder. The cast is led by Vanessa Bell Calloway and Clifton Powell, with an ensemble featuring Tray Chaney, Keith Robinson, J.D. Williams, Jasmine Burke, Donna Biscoe, Christian Keyes, Dawn Halfkenny, Karlie Redd, Ashani Roberts and Kaye Singleton.

“Saints & Sinners” is produced in partnership with Swirl Film’s Eric Tomosunas & Ron Robinson (“Behind the Movement: The Rosa Parks Story,” “Love Under New Management: The Miki Howard Story,” “Tales, Pride & Prejudice”). Nigel Campbell serves as the showrunner/executive producer of the series.

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African American-Led Force Indy Race Team Elevates to Indy Lights with Driver Francis INDIANAPOLIS PRNewswire -- Force Indy Race Team has announced its entry for the 2022 Indy Lights Presented by Cooper Tires championship with Ernie Francis Jr. driving the team’s No. 99 car.

Haitian American Francis heads to Force Indy after three wins in his lone season in the Formula Regional Americas Championship and a second-place finish in the inaugural season of the Superstar Racing Experience (SRX), with a win at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park.

Florida native Francis, 24, is also a seven-time class champion in the Trans Am Series (2014-2020). His 47 career victories are the most of any driver in Trans Am history. His 24 wins in the premier TA category trail only Paul Gentilozzi (31), Mark Donohue (29) and Tommy Kendall (28).

“This is an incredible opportunity,” Francis said. “After getting a taste last year and beginning to learn what open-wheel racing is all about, I found myself wanting more. Open-wheel cars are incredible to drive. To know that I’ll continue my education with Force Indy and only one step away from the NTT INDYCAR SERIES makes this unbelievably special. I cannot wait to get started.”

In December 2020, African American business leader and former racing team manager Rod Reid announced the formation of Force Indy with the focus on hiring men and women of color, including mechanics, engineers, staffers and drivers. During its inaugural season in the Cooper Tires USF2000 Championship, the team won in thrilling fashion at New Jersey Motorsports Park with driver Myles Rowe.

“Being able to finish our first season with a win showed what this team is capable of doing,” Reid said. “We want to thank Myles, who will always be a member of the Force Indy race team, and will continue to offer assistance and mentorship as he pursues another season in USF2000.

“I could not be more thrilled to promote our group to the Indy Lights Presented by Cooper Tires championship with Ernie Francis Jr. His work ethic and history of success speak for itself.”

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Uplifting Black Men Conference invites students, community members to lift their voices The seventh annual Uplifting Black Men Conference, to be held virtually on Saturday, Feb. 19, borrowed its theme of “Lift Your Voice” from a beloved source: the hymn “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” widely considered the Black national anthem.

“It is a song that reflects upon the heritage of African Americans in their story of the tension between hope and despair,” said Patrick Wallace, assistant director of the Student Success Center and a conference organizer.

“That’s the vision of this conference: teaching people how to speak hope in despair, no matter where they are.”

The Uplifting Black Men conference debuted in 2016 to create a space of belonging and empowerment for young Black men at Virginia Tech and beyond. Between 300 and 500 students, faculty, staff, alumni, high school students, and community members are expected to attend the free event. “The conference is not just for Black men,” said Kimberly Smith, associate vice provost of Student Success Initiatives. “It’s open to any individual who wants to support the academic and social success of Black men.”

This year’s keynote speaker will be Fred Bonner II, a professor and endowed chair in educational leadership and counseling and founding executive director of the Minority Achievement, Creativity, and High-Ability (MACH-III) Center at Prairie View A&M University, a Historically Black College and University in Prairie View, Texas. Bonner studies issues of diversity and inclusion in higher education,

including the success of academically gifted African American male college students.

Breakout sessions will add to the theme of lifting one’s voice personally, socially, academically, and professionally, with speakers that include Sylvester A. Johnson, assistant vice provost for the humanities; Wayne A. Scales, the J. Byron Maupin Professor of Engineering in the Bradley Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering; and DeLeon Gray, CEO of Black and Belonging and an associate professor of educational psychology and equity at North Carolina State University.

For Wallace, the goal of the conference is twofold: to help Black students see their own potential, and to let them know “they’re not here alone, that there is an initiative that is supporting and advocating

for their academic success, advocating for their future.”

Wallace, a native of Philadelphia, doesn’t remember receiving that kind of support as an undergraduate at Penn State. But as the director of Virginia Tech’s Black Male Excellence Network (BMEN), he hopes to engage Black students academically and socially with programming like the Uplifting Black Men conference or study sessions in the library.

BMEN also sponsors the Barbershop Talk Series, which brings the wisdom and story-sharing of a traditional Black cultural space to campus with facilitated conversations. “It’s a space for students to be able to talk about their concerns and their anxieties, their worries, but also their hopes and their passions and their joys, things that are pertinent to their lives and to their experiences,” said Wallace. The next Barbershop Talk will take place Feb. 23 in the Black Cultural Center on campus.

For a conference that falls during Black History Month, “Lift Your Voice” is the perfect message, said Smith. “It’s meant to be empowering to the students.

They have a voice of their own, and we want them to feel confident in expressing that voice.”

The Uplifting Black Men Conference will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 19.

Register for the virtual conference here. For questions, or to get involved in BMEN, contact Patrick Wallace at patrickw21@vt.edu.

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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, Alexander Potestivo, POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Plaintiff's Attorneys, 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610, Chicago, IL, 60606 (312) 263-0003. Please refer to file number 113543. 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. POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610 Chicago IL, 60606 312-263-0003 EMail: ilpleadings@potestivolaw.com Attorney File No. 113543 Attorney Code. 43932 Case Number: 09 CH 27783 TJSC#: 40-870 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 # 09 CH 27783 I3184756 ____________________________ IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC Plaintiff, -v.- DIANA GALVAN, ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, CITY OF CHICAGO, ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Defendants 19 CH 11401 2125 222ND PLACE SAUK VILLAGE, IL 60411 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 27, 2020, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 21, 2022, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 030R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 2125 222ND PLACE, SAUK VILLAGE, IL 60411 Property Index No. 32-25-412-021 The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $62,438.28. 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 twentyfour (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, Alexander Potestivo, POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Plaintiff's Attorneys, 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610, Chicago, IL, 60606 (312) 263-0003. Please refer to file number 311145. 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. POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 223

WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610 Chicago IL, 60606 312-263-0003 EMail: ilpleadings@potestivolaw.com Attorney File No. 311145 Attorney Code. 43932 Case Number: 19 CH 11401 TJSC#: 40-1187 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 11401 I3185203 ____________________________ IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION CITIMORTGAGE, INC. Plaintiff, -v.- MARCELLA HOLLEY, NEIGHBORHOOD ASSISTANCE CORPORATION OF AMERICA Defendants 16 CH 001957 69 PEYTON DRIVE CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL 60411 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 12, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 2, 2022, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 030R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 69 PEYTON DRIVE, CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL 60411 Property Index No. 32-08-412-004 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 twentyfour (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) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE IL, 60527 630-794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-16-01313 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 16 CH 001957 TJSC#: 42-173 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 # 16 CH 001957 I3186131 ____________________________

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 00911 I3186278 ____________________________

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION NEWREZ LLC D/B/A SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING Plaintiff, -v.- THOMAS QUINN, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF DEBRA BARNES A/K/A DEBRA S. BARNES, PAUL BARNES, UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW AND LEGATEES OF DEBRA BARNES A/K/A DEBRA S. BARNES, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON- RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 2021 CH 00911 136 PEACH STREET PARK FOREST, IL 60466 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 29, 2021, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 4, 2022, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 030R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:Commonly known as 136 PEACH STREET, PARK FOREST, IL 60466 Property Index No. 31-36-103-032-0000 VOL. 180 The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $68,248.67. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, 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 twentyfour (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, JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC Plaintiff's Attorneys, 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125, Chicago, IL, 60606 (312) 541-9710.

Please refer to file number 21 8861.

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. JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125 Chicago IL, 60606 312-541-9710 EMail: ilpleadings@johnsonblumberg.com Attorney File No. 21 8861 Attorney Code. 40342 Case Number: 2021 CH 00911 TJSC#: 42-263 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff's attorney

AC 2-9-2022 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR PFCA HOME EQUITY INVESTMENT TRUST CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2002IFC2 Plaintiff, -v.- VIVIENNE J. WALKER A/K/A VIVIAN WALKER, STEPHEN E. WALKER, STEPHEN L N WALKER, NICOLE A. WALKER, STATE OF ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE Defendants 2020CH03992 2078 BLUESTEM PARKWAY LYNWOOD, IL 60411 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 3, 2021, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 21, 2022, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 030R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 2078 BLUESTEM PARKWAY, LYNWOOD, IL 60411 Property Index No. 32-13-204-018-0000 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 twentyfour (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) 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. 14-19-12274 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 2020CH03992 TJSC#: 41-1909

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Case # 2020CH03992 I3186392 ____________________________ IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION TOWD POINT MORTGAGE TRUST 2018-3, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE Plaintiff, -v.- RUBIN J. MAROSS, NICOLE M. MAROSS, BMO HARRIS BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO HARRIS TRUST AND SAVINGS BANK Defendants 2021 CH 03106 120 PEACH STREET PARK FOREST, IL 60466 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 8, 2021, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 10, 2022, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 030R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 120 PEACH STREET, PARK FOREST, IL 60466 Property Index No. 31-36-103-040-0000 The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $44,973.13. 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 twentyfour (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, JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC Plaintiff's Attorneys, 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125, Chicago, IL, 60606 (312) 541-9710.

Please refer to file number 21 8407.

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. JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125 Chicago IL, 60606 312-541-9710 EMail: ilpleadings@johnsonblumberg.com Attorney File No. 21 8407 Attorney Code. 40342 Case Number: 2021 CH 03106 TJSC#: 42-264 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 03106 I3186597 ____________________________ IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF ABFC 2007-WMC1 TRUST ASSET BACKED FUNDING CORPORATION ASSET BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-WMC1 Plaintiff, -v.- UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF JAMES A. TYSON JR., UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, STATE OF ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST AS TRUSTEE FOR PNPMS TRUST I, THOMAS P. QUINN, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR JAMES A. TYSON JR. (DECEASED), JANIQUE TYSON Defendants 2020CH03949 20327 PROVIDENCE LANE LYNWOOD, IL 60411 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 9, 2021, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 11, 2022, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 030R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 20327 PROVIDENCE LANE, LYNWOOD, IL 60411 Property Index No. 32-13-106-003-0000 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 twentyfour (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,

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Continued from Previous page 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. 14-20-03101 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 2020CH03949 TJSC#: 41-3310 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 # 2020CH03949 I3186614 ____________________________ IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION UMB BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, BUT SOLELY AS LEGAL TITLE TRUSTEE FOR LVS TITLE TRUST XIII Plaintiff, -v.JOHN FRAZIER, VILLAGE OF SOUTH HOLLAND Defendants 13 CH 022332 2064 NICHOLS DRIVE LYNWOOD, IL 60411 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 10, 2021, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 14, 2022, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 030R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 2064 NICHOLS DRIVE, LYNWOOD, IL 60411 Property Index No. 32-12-204-033 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 twentyfour (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) 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. 14-13-22999 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 13 CH 022332 TJSC#: 41-3391 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 # 13 CH 022332 I3186717 ____________________________ AC2-16-2022 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION; Plaintiff, vs.

ERIKA WARE AKA ERIKA S. WARE AKA ERIKA SABRINA WARE; ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 19 CH 14169 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, March 21, 2022 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. 32-30-108-0390000. Commonly known as 619 Brookline Street, Chicago Heights, Illinois 60411. 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.

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CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3186994 ____________________________ IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB NOT INDIVIDUALLY, BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR NATIONSTAR HECM ACQUISITION TRUST 2020-1 Plaintiff, -v.- CHARLOTTE TAYLOR, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 2020CH03154 350 WAVERLY STREET PARK FOREST, IL 60466 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 9, 2021, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 21, 2022, 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 350 WAVERLY STREET, PARK FOREST, IL 60466 Property Index No. 31-26-415-017-0000 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 twentyfour (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) 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. 14-20-02127 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 2020CH03154 TJSC#: 41-2828 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.

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(StatePoint) Many Americans view health as a product ments. What’s more, nearly one-third struggle with of the medical care they receive. However, public access to health services and care. health experts say that’s just one piece of the puzzle.

• Internet access not only determines whether one “In reality, our health is shaped more by the zip is able to use important health services such as code we live in than the telemedicine, it doctor we see. In fact, deeply impacts eduwhere we live, our financational outcomes cial circumstances, our and access to ecoaccess to affordable, nomic opportunities, nutritious foods, and other including employnon-medical factors overment. Yet, only 39% whelmingly influence our of Americans physical and mental believe it significanthealth,” says Dr. ly impacts their Shantanu Agrawal, chief health. health officer, Anthem, • Some additionInc. al factors that can These factors that Dr. drive health outAgrawal refers to are comes in the short known as “social drivers and long term of health” (SDoH), and include access to PHOTO SOURCE: (c) Liderina / iStock via Getty Images Plus they determine up to 80% green spaces, eduof our health outcomes, cational opportuniaccording to Robert Wood Johnson Foundation ties, economic stability and living in a safe community. research.

As part of “What’s Driving Our Health,” Anthem’s Where to Start campaign to start a national conversation around whole More than 80% of those surveyed believe that health, the healthcare company recently conducted a healthcare entities, local government, private citizens study to learn more about Americans’ perceptions of and employers share responsibility to address the what health really means. Here are some of the study’s many social drivers of health. While these issues are top findings: complex and no one entity can fully address all the • While 46% of Americans are unaware of the consocial drivers alone, here is what you can do today: cept of social drivers of health, once given the defini1. Connect the dots. Visit tion, 60% agree that their local community is facing at WhatsDrivingOurHealth.com to read the full report and least some health issues related to them. learn more about whole health and its drivers.

• Americans of color are disproportionately affected 2. Spread the word. Share what you’ve learned by the consequences of SDoH. While 58% of white about the ways social drivers affect you and your comrespondents report that their local community is facing munity and follow the conversation on social media at least some health issues related to SDoH, 69% of using #DrivingOurHealth.

Hispanic and Latino respondents report the same, as 3. Join the conversation. Understanding is the first do 68% of Asian respondents and 68% of Black/African step in making positive change. Engage with friends, American respondents. family, and community members about the many ways • Poor nutrition can contribute to a range of chronic to address health-related social needs in your commuhealth conditions, and 50% of those surveyed say it is nity. hard to find affordable, healthy food in their local comThe sooner we broaden our definition of health, the munity. sooner we can address the many factors that affect • Though 70% of Americans live near at least one people’s ability to thrive,” says Dr. Agrawal. hospital or medical center, one in five say that lack of transportation has kept them from medical appoint-

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