Citizen Suburban Times Citizen (CST) 03-29-2023

PUSH FOR TAX CREDIT AIMED

SPRINGFIELD

Rep. Dagmara Avelar (right), D-Bolingbrook, and Allison Clements, executive director at the Illinois Housing Council, testify in favor of the Build Illinois Tax Credit in the House Revenue Committee Thursday. (Credit: Blueroomstream.com)

New state laws taking effect Jan. 1

Minimum wage hike, pets in public housing

Advocates push for tax credit aimed at increasing affordable housing

among new changes

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BY PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois phancock@capitolnewsillinois.com

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Would cost state $35 million annually for 10 years

wage workers in Illinois will see a boost in their hourly pay to $12 per hour starting Jan. 1, while tenants in affordable housing units will be allowed to keep pets.

Those are just some of the more than 300 new laws that take effect in the new year.

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.

The law allowing public housing

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tenants to keep pets is the result of Senate Bill 154, by Sen. Linda Holmes, D-Aurora, and Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego. It provides that tenants of multifamily housing units that are acquired, built or renovated with money from the Illinois Affordable Housing Trust Fund may keep up to two cats or one dog weighing less than 50 pounds.

By NIKA SCHOONOVER Capitol News Illinois nschoonover@capitolnewsillinois.com

SPRINGFIELD – Lawmakers are considering bills that would create a new tax credit for affordable housing, referred to as the “Build Illinois Homes Tax Credit.”

The legislation, contained in the identical House Bill 2044 and Senate Bill 1737, would mirror a federal program administered by the Illinois Housing Development Authority and Chicago Department of Housing which helps finance affordable housing across Illinois.

It applies to residents of housing units that are designated as affordable housing for low- and very-lowincome families. The bill passed both chambers in its final form on May 30 and Gov. JB Pritzker signed it into law Aug. 6.

The Illinois Housing Council, a non-profit membership association consisting of over 260 businesses and non-profits, has been advocating for the measure’s passage.

Other new laws include:

Vehicle taxes: SB58 raises the private vehicle tax, which is a sales tax paid on the purchase of vehicles, by $75 for each model year where the purchase price is less than $15,000 and by $100 for vehicles priced above that amount. However, the registration fee for trailers weighing less than 3,000 pounds will drop to $36 instead of $118.

“Our state is facing an affordable housing crisis, stemming from years of housing under-production,” Allison Clements, executive director of IHC, testified in a Senate committee. “Our state’s housing deficit has grown 64 percent since 2012, meaning we have more people needing homes than are available.”

A 2023 IHC report showed Illinois still has a deficit of low-income housing despite the federal program. According to the report, Illinois has lost 13 percent of its low-rent units since 2011.

Additionally, while there are more than 450,000 extremely low-income renters in Illinois, there are only about 150,000 affordable and available rental units, creating a deficit of about 288,000.

the housing developments, they would be eligible for an income tax credit based on the development area.

Clements emphasized that the state tax credit would only be issued after the construction of a unit is complete and qualified tenants are moved in.

“Private sector investors, not taxpayers, are going to bear the financial risk of a project not being completed or successful and they closely monitor and oversee each development where these credits are involved,” Clements said in the House committee. “Because the state tax credit is not claimed by an investor until the affordable housing is successfully built and completed, passing this state tax credit this year would not result in any budget impacts to the state until 2026.”

According to the IHC report, over 20 states currently use tax credits to attract private equity for building more affordable housing. Lawmakers in Kentucky and Ohio are also considering measures to enact such programs.

Gov. JB Pritzker proposed additional funds for housing in his budget address. The program, referred to as “Home Illinois,” would provide for a $50 million increase in homelessness services, including for emergency shelter, short-term rental assistance and the development of new permanent supportive housing units. If implemented, “Home Illinois” would bring the total funding in that area to $350 million.

In his budget address on Feb. 15, the governor estimated over 120,000 people experience homelessness annually and over 76,000 children live in overcrowded shared housing.

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“The dollars have actually filled a critical need but they are only a short-term solution to build affordable housing in Illinois,” Rep. Dagmara Avelar, a Democrat from Bolingbrook and lead sponsor on HB 2044, said in a House committee hearing Thursday. “The long-term, permanent solution is a state tax credit, the Build Illinois Homes Tax Credit that can sustain affordable housing construction over the next 10 years.”

If passed, the Build Illinois credit would cost the state $35 million annually for 10 years, which advocates say would help increase the number of housing units by 3,500 each year. Once investors construct

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College admissions: HB226, establishing the Higher Education Fair Admissions Act, prohibits public colleges and universities from requiring applicants to submit SAT, ACT or other standardized test scores as part of the admissions process, although prospective students may choose to submit them if they wish.

“The faces of Illinoisans with no home to go to are not homogenous,” Pritzker said in his budget address. “They include single parents with infants and toddlers, 6th graders trying to complete their homework using toilets as a desk in temporary shared housing, and LGBTQ+ high schoolers who were kicked out of their homes by their parents.”

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Leader Evans, Illinois Moms Rally to Urge Springfield to Create State Child Tax Credit

Drug prices: SB1682 requires pharmacies to post a notice informing consumers that they may request current pharmacy retail prices at the point of sale.

Chicago, IL – Today, Illinois mothers and community advocates joined the Assistant Majority Leader and Chairman of the Labor & Commerce Committee Rep. Marcus Evans Jr. to celebrate Women’s History Month and advocate for the General Assembly to create an Illinois Child Tax Credit, which has the power to transform the lives of women and families living across the state.

Advocates and neighbors gathered at the Bronzeville Children’s Museum – the nation’s only children’s museum dedicated to teaching Black history to kids. The event featured remarks from members of the Illinois Cost-Of-Living Refund Coalition, who stressed the importance of direct cash policies for affording the increasing prices of food, gas, and rent.

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FOID card changes: HB562 enacts several changes to the Firearm Owner Identification card law. Among other things, it provides for a streamlined renewal process for FOID cards and Concealed Carry Licenses for people who voluntarily submit fingerprint records. It also allows the Illinois State Police to issue a combined FOID card and Concealed Carry License to qualified applicants, and it establishes a new Violent Crime Intelligence Task Force to take enforcement action against people with revoked FOID cards.

of two who is a member of the Cost-of-Living Refund Coalition and a parent leader with Community Organizing and Family Issues. “But it’s not just about me, this is about my community. We need a Child Tax Credit. There’s a stigma around immigrants in this country, we don’t get our fair share even though we work very hard. [...] If moms like me could get more back from the tax system we’re paying into, we would be more likely to file taxes and it would encourage financial independence.”

Rosalia Salgado was joined by other Illinois moms, including speakers Araceli Brizar, Krystal Peters, Anaya Clark, Maricela Estrada, in addition to neighbors and members of the Illinois Cost-Of-Living Refund Coalition.

Pritzker is shown here earlier this year in a Capitol News Illinois file photo. The governor signed more than 300 bills that become law on Jan. 1. (Capitol News Illinois file photo)

The organizations advocating for an Illinois Child Tax Credit present at today’s event include:

● Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR)

● Centro De Trabajadores Unidos: United Workers’ Center

to the appropriate school support personnel.

“More money to women and families is the best investment the state can make, because moms know best what their kids need,” said Illinois Assistant House Majority Leader Rep. Marcus Evans Jr. “My proposed Child Tax Credit would give eligible low-and middle-income Illinois families a $700 tax credit for each child under the age of 17. It picks up where the federal government left off, and puts money in mothers’ pockets when they need it most.”

Official flags: HB605 requires state agencies and institutions to purchase Illinois and American flags that are made in the United States.

Representative Evans is the chief sponsor of a bill in Springfield, HB3950, which would create a $700 per child state Child Tax Credit. The credit would be available to families who earn below median income, and have children under 17 or disabled dependents. Importantly, the policy does not discriminate based on family choice or citizenship status: families file taxes using an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) would be eligible, as would caregivers who earn zero income. The coalition has been actively engaged in advocacy efforts in Springfield to pass the policy as part of the state’s budget.

Hair styles: SB817 prohibits discrimination in schools against individuals on the grounds of wearing natural or ethnic hairstyles, which include dreadlocks, braids, twists and afros.

● Community Organizing and Family Issues (COFI)

Student mental health: HB576 and SB1577 allow students in Illinois up to five excused absences to attend to their mental or behavioral health without providing a medical note. Those students will be given an opportunity to make up any work they missed during the first absence and, after using a second mental health day, may be referred

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“I was thrilled to learn about this Child Tax Credit policy – $700 for each of my kids could go far,” said Rosalia Salgado, an Illinois mom

United States. In June, President Joe Biden also signed a bill designating Juneteenth as a federal holiday.

● Economic Security for Illinois, an affiliate of Economic Security Project

● LIFT- Chicago

● Young Invincibles

its public health authorities from regulating or shutting down lemonade stands or similar operations that are operated by children under the age of 16. Known as “Hayli’s Law,” it was inspired by 12-year-old Hayli Martinez, whose lemonade stand in Kankakee was shut down by local officials.

● Workers Center for Racial Justice

● Children’s Home and Aid

● Hispanic Federation

● UpTogether

● United Way of Illinois

Juneteenth: HB3922 recognizes June 19, or “Juneteenth,” as an official state holiday that commemorates the end of slavery in the

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The rally was part of the “Moms Deserve the Credit”’ coordinated week of action, where women and advocates are gathering across the country to make it clear that governors and state legislatures can provide needed support for families via tax credit policies.

University of Maryland Celebrates Naming of Thurgood Marshall Hall

COLLEGE PARK, Md., PRNewswire -- The University of Maryland celebrated the naming of Thurgood Marshall Hall, home of its School of Public Policy, with an event that brought together faculty, staff, students and alums, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and the son of Thurgood Marshall, Thurgood Marshall, Jr.

This state-of-the-art facility now bears the name of the late civil rights lawyer and former U.S. Supreme Court justice, honoring his role in breaking down barriers for Black and African American students, including the desegregation of the University of Maryland.

“Today marks another historic step in our efforts at the University of Maryland to create a multicultural, inclusive community that gives everyone a chance to succeed,” said UMD President Darryll J. Pines. “On behalf of our community and in honor of Thurgood Marshall’s trailblazing legacy, we now have a building named in honor of one of our greatest Marylanders.”

At the event, Moore presented a governor’s citation to Thurgood Marshall Jr., a School of Public Policy Dean’s Advisory Council member. Moore told the audience, “The naming of a public policy building, the Thurgood Marshall building, is not just honoring a legacy. It is an obligation. It means the things that we are teaching, the students that we are instructing, the legacies that we are building, they must uphold the legacy of the namesake. It means every single day as the work is being done here, it must be done with a full focus in the way that Justice Marshall lived his life. And that was without boundaries.”

Opened in fall 2022, the 70,000-square-foot building dramatically enhanced the student experience with its multifunctional and high-tech spaces.

“Public Policy faculty, students and staff who will work in this beautiful new building are dedicated to developing and reforming policies that will have countless and immeasurable impacts on our society,” UMD Senior Vice President and Provost Jennifer King Rice said at the event. “They partner with local communities, and they engage with leaders and legislators in our state, in our nation’s capital and around the globe.”

Thurgood Marshall Hall supports the school’s mission to advance the public good by drawing together students, faculty and other experts to foster world-changing policy discourse and action.

“Thurgood Marshall was an exemplary policy shaper, policy maker, analytical thinker, powerful advocate, defender of democracy, guardian of civil and human rights, and inspiring leader. He embodied everything our School of Public Policy aspires to, and stands for,” said School of Public Policy Dean Robert C. Orr. “We will come every day to Thurgood Marshall Hall seeking to fashion leaders, to educate moral and wise policy makers, to produce and apply cutting-edge research, and shape inclusive and equitable policy for all.”

Speakers at the event also included University System of Maryland Chancellor Jay A. Perman and School of Public Policy student Shivani Sidh ‘25. On behalf of the university, Pines presented a gift of a framed pair of photos of Thurgood Marshall and the newly named building to his son.

“It is an honor to see the School of Public Policy building at the University of Maryland named after our father,” the Marshall family said in a statement. “This recognition serves as a testament to his legacy as an unapologetic trailblazer for justice and equality. The inspiring work the School does every day to create the next generation of students embodies what was at his core—ensuring a more just and equitable world for all.”

Born in Baltimore, Marshall was barred from applying to the University of Maryland School of Law in 1930 because he was Black. Soon after his graduation from Howard University Law School, where he was ranked first in his class, Marshall joined the NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund. He sued the University of Maryland on behalf of another Black student seeking admission to the law school and was part of the team that launched successful legal battles against the university on behalf of Parren Mitchell and Hiram Whittle, who were denied admission based on their race. In 1950, Mitchell became the first Black student to take graduate classes on the College Park campus, and a year later, Whittle enrolled as the university’s first Black undergraduate student.

Marshall went on to argue the landmark case Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, which declared segregation unconstitutional. He was appointed to the Supreme Court in 1967, and held the role of associate justice for 24 years.

The honorary naming of Thurgood Marshall Hall expands upon one of the initiatives President Pines announced on his first day in office to embed the names of trailblazers on our campus. This naming builds upon the namings of Yahentamitsi dining facility that honors the Indigenous people of Maryland; and Jones-Hill House, and the Pyon-Chen and Johnson-Whittle residence halls.

National Initiative to Reduce Gun Homicides by 20 Percent Over 5 Years Launches in First 4 Cities

Baltimore, Baton Rouge, Indianapolis, Newark - During Black History Month when the accomplishments, struggles and resilience of the Black Struggle are brought to the forefront of the American public as means to remind our nation that truly without Black History, there is no American history; four national African American led organizations committed to ending gun violence are partnering with mayors across the nation to scale up, unite and bring cohesion to the growing movement of the community violence intervention (CVI) ecosystem.

Building off the core values of community and resilience last week, the Coalition to Advance Public Safety (CAPS) kicked off its groundbreaking initiative to reduce gun homicides and non-fatal shootings by 20 percent over the next five years in Newark, Baltimore, Baton Rouge, and Indianapolis - the first four of an expected 12 cities where CAPS- - will work with mayors, community based organizations and communities to scale up, unite and bring greater cohesion and funding to cities community violence intervention (CVI) ecosystems.

“Today we take a historic step in our journey to reimagine public safety. The Coalition to Advance Public Safety will change the way cities and their partners across the country invest in themselves by saving lives and strengthening communities. I’m honored that Cities United is leading such an important effort, alongside national partners, philanthropic supporters, and local governments’ leadership,” said Anthony Smith, Executive Director of Cities United

In addition to bringing the training and technical assistance to each of the cities, CAPS will help coordinate up to $500,000 available as mini-grants within each jurisdiction.

Last year, gun violence decreased slightly, but still claimed over twenty thousand lives for the second year in a row. While the recent spikes in violence and relentless incidents of mass shootings have sparked new public attention to the urgent crisis of gun violence in this country, this epidemic has devastated communities of color for decades. Between 2000 and 2018, 162,000 Black Americans—including 139,000 Black men—died violent deaths; among those,

85 percent were killed by gun violence. Much of this violence stems from systemic and pervasive inequities such as poverty, barriers to health care, and insufficient educational and economic opportunities.

Fortunately, growing support for the CVI Movement is providing cities and mayors greater hope that similar to the COVID pandemic, we can end this pandemic of gun violence.

Baltimore Mayor Brandon R. Scott highlighted the progress made using CVI in West Baltimore, the home of Freddie Gray, the home of the Wire and countless television shows, saw a 30 percent reduction in violence. “We have to scale up this work,” said Mayor Scott, and “build up (CVI) ecosystems across the country so that we can truly produce the best outcomes.”

Baton Rouge, Louisiana mayor Sharon Weston Broome, pointed to last year’s “23 percent reduction in homicides, and a 14 percent reduction in non-fatal shootings,” in her city as powerful evidence of CVI’s potential. “The complexity of violence can’t be simply addressed without the trust, the buy-in and partnership of the communities that are most affected by violence,” added Mayor Broome.

Newark, New Jersey Mayor Ras Baraka, embraced the idea of CVI as soon as he was elected in 2015, and sees Newark’s 60 year low in homicides last year as clear evidence that with more resources and support, cities can do even more.

“I’m excited about what CAPS offers here,” said Mayor Baraka. “Many Black and brown organizations are led by Black and Brown people in these communities who fight the fight but do not have the resources and support that they need. This gives us the opportunity to supplement what we are doing on a municipal level, some of the things that are happening on a state level and resources that are coming together around this to focus and channel those resources into the right organizations and right folks that are closer to this problem that can get this solved.”

These first four cities represent the pioneering efforts in quantifying the core components and refining the interre-

lationships necessary to bring the CVI Ecosystem to scale in ways that are self-correcting, quantitative, and strategic and most importantly – adaptable to any city, jurisdiction, or area of our nation.

To support this work, and help cities better quantify the problem of gun violence, CAPS has developed cviecosystem.org a powerful online tool providing data and analysis of CVI Ecosystems for 50 U.S. cities with high homicide rates on a new website tool. The site represents an amazing step forward in dispelling common myths about gun violence in communities while informing cities what an ideal CVI Ecosystem looks like.

“First important thing for you all to understand is that violence, community violence in particular, is highly concentrated,” says Fatimah Loren Dreier, Executive Director of The HAVI. A 2015 analysis found that 50 percent of all homicides in the entire United States are concentrated in 127 cities. And within those cities it’s only a fraction of a percent of individuals who are again through neglect caught in cycles of violence. “So, there are structural problems, and they can be addressed with structural and targeted interventions.”

For funders supporting this work, it is the strategic approach of connecting the dots among various intervention strategies and scaling them up into a cohesive ecosystem that moves community and gun violence beyond a simple criminal justice frame and leans into a collective public health frame that resonates and gets their support.

CAPS is composed of the Health Alliance for Violence Intervention (The HAVI), National Institute for Criminal Justice Reform (NICJR), Community Based Public Safety Collective (the Collective) and Cities United. The four groups which comprise CAPS have worked together for years and most recently served as the training and technical assistance providers for the recently ended 18-month long White House Community Violence Intervention Collaborative (CVIC). The new initiative will build off lessons learned and strategies utilized in support of CVIC.

Springtime blooms have arrived at Biltmore

ENNISMORE’S MONDRIAN TO OPEN SECOND HOTEL IN MEXICO, WITH SIGNING OF NEW PROPERTY IN TULUM

TULUM, Mexico, PRNewswire -- Ennismore, the fastest-growing lifestyle hospitality company, announces the signing of a Mondrian Hotels & Residences development in Tulum, Mexico, with Inzigna Capital. Mondrian Tulum Hotel & Residences will open in 2025 and be the second Mondrian in Mexico, following the highly-anticipated and exciting opening of Mondrian Mexico City at the end of 2022.

Mondrian Tulum Hotel & Residences will be an impressive 64-guestroom hotel with four F&B outlets (including a destination restaurant, lounge bar, speciality rooftop bar, pool bar & grill), spa, fitness centre, outdoor pool, and several other amenities. The residential project will comprise 151 units, including different configurations from 3-bedroom townhouses to a 4-bedroom Casa VIP. Mondrian Tulum residents will have access to the hotel’s wellness facilities, including the yoga area and pool.

Mondrian hotels are always at the heart of the most exciting cultural scenes in the world, delivering innovation and creativity with its progressive, forward-thinking approach to hospitality that plays with perspective and makes guests dream, meaning both guests and locals alike can immerse themselves in the culture of each city it inhabits. Mondrian partners with visionaries renowned for their progressive and future thinking, fearless in pushing boundaries and delivering a new modern approach that constantly challenges the status quo, making it an exciting destination. This second property in Tulum will complement Ennismore’s recent signing of JO&JOE Tulum, offering two exciting properties for travellers looking for well-differentiated experiences.

ASHEVILLE, N.C., PRNewswire -- From the earliest buds that herald the return of warmer weather to the splendor of George Vanderbilt’s gardens and grounds, spring transforms the estate into the ultimate spring destination in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains. New this spring, explore Biltmore’s newest exhibition, Italian Renaissance Alive.

Set against the backdrop of Biltmore House’s European-inspired architecture, the estate’s world-class landscapes thrive with a progression of color throughout the Biltmore Blooms season, April 1 – May 25. Thousands of daffodils, crocus, and Biltmore’s iconic tulips are emerging across Biltmore’s historic grounds, heralding an early start to spring. Biltmore’s signature spring tulips that honor George Vanderbilt’s Dutch heritage will delight with a mix of red, orange, purple, apricot, white, and yellow blooms in the Walled Garden.

Inside Biltmore House

Musicians will be stationed on the first floor of Biltmore House, setting a sweet tone as guests tour through the house. Biltmore’s floral team will showcase their talents with carefully designed centerpieces and flourishes. Cherry blossoms in the Library; bouquets of lilac, viburnum and peonies adorning the Banquet Hall table; and unique blooming Chenille plants in the Winter Garden.

Italian Renaissance Alive

Italian Renaissance Alive celebrates Italian culture, architecture, sculpture, and literature. Staged at Amherst at Deerpark, light, color, sound and fragrance are choreographed in this large-scale multi-sensory event. A powerful Italian score enhances Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel, Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona

Lisa and The Last Supper, Boticelli’s The Birth of Venus, and other works by Raphael, Caravaggio, Titian, and Veronese.

Ciao! From Italy in Antler Hill Village

The perfect companion to Italian Renaissance Alive, Ciao! From Italy is a charming display that showcases eight large-scale sculptural postcards inspired by George and Edith Vanderbilt’s Italian travels. The design is reminiscent of accordion-style picture postcards, and combines botanical designs with notes from George Vanderbilt’s travel journal. It goes on view in Antler Hill Village on April 1.

New! Chihuly art at Biltmore Winery

A newly commissioned, blown-glass Iris Gold and Garnet Chandelier created by world-renowned artist Dale Chihuly was recently installed in Biltmore Winery. George Vanderbilt was a thoughtful collector of wine and art. “He (Vanderbilt) enjoyed bringing beautiful objects to fill Biltmore House and sharing excellent vintages at his table,” said Bill Cecil, President and CEO of Biltmore and great-grandson of George Vanderbilt. “Our family commissioned this piece to represent the importance of wine in our history, from the Vanderbilt era to our modern-day winemaking philosophy.”

Stay at Biltmore!

Named by Southern Living Magazine’s readers as one of The South’s Best Hotels 2023, The Inn on Biltmore Estate offers the chance to step back in time to when the Vanderbilts lived on the property. Various stay packages are available, including throughout the run of Italian Renaissance Alive. Additional accommodations on the estate include Village Hotel on Biltmore Estate, and the Cottages on Biltmore Estate. Booking information is available at Biltmore.com.

The hotel will be conveniently situated right off Coba Avenue, which connects to the bustling Downtown Tulum, offering many options to enjoy live music and nightclubs to Tulum Beach, less than 2 km from the hotel. Tulum is part of the Mayan Riviera in Quintana Roo, Mexico, located a reasonable 118 km southwest of Cancun’s International airport. The town is reputed as a bohemian fishing town with independent luxury boutique hotels located on the beach and fancy restaurants that masquerade as hippy chic establishments, making it a perfect destination for Mondrian.

Chadi, Brand COO of Mondrian at Ennismore, said: “Following the successful opening of Mondrian Mexico City, we’re excited to open our second home in Mexico. Tulum is a vibrant and bohemian-chic town which fits perfectly with Mondrian’s ethos of creating a cultural fairytale with unique design and stand-out programming whilst building a community amongst our fans.”

Lifestyle is one of the fastest-growing segments of the hospitality industry, and Ennismore is leading the way with its collective of 14 brands representing over 100 operating hotels with a further 140+ in the pipeline, and over 190 restaurants and bars. In 2023, Ennismore is set to open around 30 hotels, including Maison Delano Paris, France; Mama Shelter, Rennes, France; SO/ Uptown Dubai, UAE; 21C Museum Hotel St. Louis, USA; TRIBE Bangkok, Thailand; Mondrian Singapore, Singapore; The Hoxton, Charlottenburg, Germany and Mondrian and Hyde Ibiza, Spain.

Inzigna Capital is the developer and sponsor of Mondrian Tulum Hotel & Residences. Inzigna Capital is a company created in 2009 focused on investing in and developing first-class real estate projects throughout Mexico. They are leaders in real estate development in Riviera Maya with many impressive developments, including AWA Playacar Residences and Playacar Center in Playa del Carmen and Xalet Tulum Luxury Condos - a sustainable project that is currently under development. Their portfolio also includes Core 31 Luxury Living, a luxury residential development in Mexico City, and Corporativo Jaime Nuno, among other developments in the country.

Salomon Zaga, CEO of Inzigna Capital, expressed: “It is with excitement that we are venturing with Accor and Ennismore to bring a world-class project under the Mondrian brand to Tulum. For many years, Tulum has been the place to see and be seen, and Mondrian Tulum Hotel & Residences will be a statement of the magic and appeal of this unique destination. At Inzigna, we believe in creating authentic developments that will provide guests with beautiful spaces and an unrivalled experience that provides residential owners with a valuable asset over time.”

For more information, visit ennismore.com.

Springtime at Biltmore offers a return of warmer weather, Biltmore’s iconic tulips, new exhibitions, and blooms in every color across the estate. Photo credit: The Biltmore Company.

Good Scent Oils expanding its brand

Chicago born entrepreneur named Regina M. Earvin-Underwood is making her own history; as the world celebrates Women’s History Month this March. She was recently approved for the Walmart Marketplace. As the Owner of Good Scents Oils (GSO), she has come a long way. From selling GSO products from home, to vending at events, to hiring individual sales reps, to opening her first store in 2006, to selling her products at a mall kiosk in 2019, to opening her own warehouse distribution center in 2020, to partnering with Walmart marketplace in 2023. This is an opportunity to dream bigger and expand the GSO brand.

Regina has strategically built GSO since 1994. It is currently a woman owned business with products being shipped to 51 states and 10 countries that are derived from recipes inspired by a phenomenal woman, her Grandmother. Some of the labels even carry her name, such as Ella Mae’s German Chocolate Cake Body Scrub,

Ella Mae’s Strawberry Cheesecake Body Scrub, Ella Mae’s Lemon Pound Cake Whipped Butter Cream and Body Scrub.

While building her own business, Regina also builds community online, where she has more than 40,000 followers. She has established a bold blueprint for community reinvestment. She consistently gives back to the community by purchasing supplies locally to ensure that as her business grows, local businesses also grow. She helps local business owners by placing their flyers in bags when people shop at her store and in the boxes that are shipped both nationally and internationally. Each GSO order is shipped with love, and it is evident on every label which includes a heart around the letters GSO.

Regina is a world-changing entrepreneur whose GSO products have been enjoyed by nationally known celebrities. I believe your audience will be motivated to keep pursuing their dreams, when they hear her story.

Regina M. Earvin-Underwood

Firstline Brands Launches Satin Sleep Collection in Partnership with Karma’s World Entertainment

HOUSTON, Texas, PRNewswire -- Firstline Brands, the leading textured hair accessory company in the U.S., furthers its mission to innovate high-quality haircare and fashion items with the launch of its Karma’s World© Satin Sleep Collection under its Camryn’s BFF® brand for girls and tweens.

The collection is the brand’s first release under a groundbreaking licensing agreement with 9 Story Media Group and Karma’s World, the hit animated Netflix series executive produced by Chris ‘Ludacris’ Bridges and inspired by his oldest daughter. Karma’s World follows 10-yearold Karma Grant, an aspiring musician with enormous talent and an even bigger heart.

The Karma’s World© Satin Sleep Collection by Camryn’s BFF® is an assortment of satin bonnets and pillowcases made with non-abrasive, high-quality satin in three fun, vibrant, and coordinated prints that inspire sweet dreams and leans into the series’ focus on issues such as self-expres-

sion, creativity, and identity.

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SNOOP DOGG ANNOUNCES THE LAUNCH OF PREMIUM COFFEE BEVERAGE COMPANY INDOxyz

LOS ANGELES, PRNewswire -- Global music and cultural icon, Snoop Dogg announces the launch of INDOxyz, a premium lifestyle coffee brand created for and inspired by the next generation of entrepreneurs and innovators. The joint venture between Snoop and his co-founder Michael Riady brings together two of the most successful entrepreneurs in the United States and Indonesia.

INDOxyz joins an already impressive list of business enterprises helmed by Snoop and marks his first foray into the coffee industry as a brand owner.

“My relationship with coffee goes way back. The many long nights in the studio making hit after hit, coffee provided the fuel which kept us going. Today marks the launch of a new company I created along with my partner Michael, who introduced me to the best tasting Indonesian coffee. Indo is going to change the industry, I can promise you that,” states Snoop Dogg.

The journey to INDOxyz began following a chance meeting between Snoop and Michael during the height of the COVID pandemic. Both serial entrepreneurs, investors and creators, the powerful duo sought to create a brand inspired by the owner’s journey – the creative risk-takers and innovators who would become the architects of their own future and ours. INDOxyz was born out of their shared passion for fueling the people and ideas that move culture forward.

“I am excited to partner with Snoop Dogg and introduce the world to INDOxyz, the best tasting coffee on the market. I want to make coffee fun and cool and having Snoop as a partner gives us that edge. Beyond being a fan of his music, I’ve long admired Snoop for his hard work and business acumen. It’s been an incredible journey working with him and building this company, and I think that together we can make an impact in the industry with a brand that resonates with the next generation,” states co-founder Michael Riady.

INDOxyz is sourced directly from Michael’s homeland in Indonesia and grown by collective farmers on the islands of Sumatra, Java, Bali and Sulawesi. The green coffee beans are intentionally selected then shipped to Los Angeles, California where they are prepared by a master roaster inhouse, before they are brewed and packaged into the brand’s exclusive line of cold brew and whole bean coffee.

INDOxyz will launch with an exclusive and

MICHELLE SNEED LAUNCHES

A FEW GOOD WOMEN PRODUCTIONS

LOS ANGELES, PRNewswire -- Industry veteran and former president of Tyler Perry Studios Michelle Sneed, announces the launch of A Few Good Women Productions. As a full-service content studio combining the attributes of a traditional film studio with that of a production company, A Few Good Women Productions embraces projects driven by complex and dynamic characters who represent diverse people, places, cultures and concepts with the belief “that as long as there’s a great story and vision, we can make it come to life.” Led by an all-women team, A Few Good Women Productions is a first-of-its kind model with the ability to green light and maintain project autonomy through every phase of acquisition, development, financing, production, licensing and distribution.

“We’re building the space that we’ve always wanted to be a part of, where the most authentic, innovative, and diverse talents – both in front of and behind the camera – can shine and we, as a highly experienced all-women executive team can level the playing field by provisioning the deserved compensation, equity and credit currency for those who look like us and beyond,” said Michelle Sneed, Founder and CEO of A Few Good Women Productions. “The power to greenlight and underwrite diverse projects through a premium lens with high integrity deal making starts at the top and is mission critical to the future and standing of multicultural executives, creatives, producers and storytellers.”

Founder and CEO Michelle Sneed is a seasoned industry executive with over 17 years of experience in television and film production.

limited rollout starting in Snoop’s home state of California followed by Las Vegas, Nevada and then a national retail expansion. The cold brew beverage will retail starting at $5.99 and the whole bean will cost $17.99.

All products will be available at the online store www.indo.xyz, BevMo, GoPuff, Resorts World Casinos in Las Vegas and rolling out in the upcoming months at the following retailers: Erewhon, Vons, Pavilions, Albertsons, Safeway, Sprouts and Amazon.

To celebrate the launch, Snoop will introduce the “Owners Series”, an exclusive branded platform featuring in-depth interviews, behind-thescenes footage and video content highlighting his entrepreneurial journey. Additional founders and creators including music artist/actress Christina Milian and her partner Elizabeth Morris (Founders/owners, Beignet Box), Coco Vinny (founder, Coco Taps) and award-winning musician (Official DJ of the LA Chargers) will be featured in the series.

For more information on INDOxyz, please visit: https://www.indo.xyz/

As the first woman president of Tyler Perry Studios, Sneed oversaw production for all film, television and new media projects. During her tenure in this role, she led the launches of and executive produced several new series resulting in over 450 episodes of television as well as three feature films including the top-rated BET and BET+ series “Sistas, “The Oval,” “Ruthless,” “Bruh” and “All The Queen’s Men”; the Nickelodeon series “Young Dylan”; Netflix films “A Fall From Grace,” “A Madea Homecoming” and “A Jazzman’s Blues.” Prior to this, Sneed served as director of physical production for BET Networks where she oversaw and executed multiple scripted, docufilms and live shows including the coveted BET Awards and the critically acclaimed late night talk show, “The Rundown With Robin Thede.”

A graduate of Michigan State University, Sneed is a member of the Producers Guild of America and serves on the Board of Governors for the Paley Center as well as the Dream Chasers Foundation. She is also the recipient of the 2022 Girls With Gifts “Givers Award” and has been recognized multiple times by The Hollywood Reporter on their Women In Entertainment Power 100 list as well as Essence Magazine’s Black Women In Hollywood.

A Few Good Women Productions is a content studio and full-service production company specializing in the financing, development, production, licensing and distribution of premium content across film, television and new media platforms. True to its namesake, A Few Good Women Productions is led by a diverse executive leadership team who embrace projects driven by complex and dynamic characters that represent diverse people, places, cultures, and concepts.

For more information on A Few Good Women Productions, visit https://afewgoodwomen.com.

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Michelle Sneed, Founder and CEO, A Few Good Women Productions Photo Credit: Drea Nicole Photography.

Prioritize Heart Health with a Balanced Eating Plan

(Family Features) No matter your motivations, it’s never too late or too early to start focusing on your heart health, and taking steps now can make a big difference. Small changes, like following a healthier eating plan, can help you start down a path toward improved heart health.

One step you can take is following the DASH eating plan, which is a flexible and balanced way of eating that stands for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension and was developed by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. Requiring no special foods, DASH provides daily and weekly nutritional goals to help lower two major risk factors for heart disease: high blood pressure and high LDL (bad) cholesterol.

Being more physically active, managing stress, getting quality sleep and not smoking combined with DASH can put you on a path toward a healthy heart for life.

Encouraging others to join you on your heart-health journey can also be rewarding. Research shows social support and personal networks make it more likely you’ll stick to healthy habits like eating healthy.

Sharing heart-healthy recipes with family and friends is an added bonus, and these DASH-friendly meals can help you take the guesswork out of putting nutritious dinners on the table. Greek-Style Flank Steaks with Tangy Yogurt Sauce offer the bold flavors of the Mediterranean while Teriyaki-Glazed Salmon with Stir-Fried Vegetables is as easy to make as it is colorful. For a complementary combination of pork and sweet fruit flavor, these Baked Pork Chops with Apple Cranberry Sauce are perfect to serve alongside brown rice or steamed broccoli. Learn more about heart health and find DASH-friendly recipes at nhlbi.nih.gov/DASH.

Greek-Style Flank Steak with Tangy Yogurt Sauce

Recipe courtesy of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute

Prep time: 25 minutes

Cook time: 25 minutes

Servings: 4

Marinade:

1/4 cup lemon juice

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 teaspoons fresh oregano, rinsed, dried and chopped

1 tablespoon garlic, minced (2-3 cloves)

1 beef flank steak (12 ounces)

Yogurt Sauce:

1 cup cucumber, peeled, seeded and chopped

1 cup nonfat plain yogurt

2 tablespoons lemon juice

1 tablespoon fresh dill, rinsed, dried and chopped

1 tablespoon garlic, minced (2-3 cloves) 1/2 teaspoon salt

To make marinade: In large bowl, combine lemon juice, olive oil, oregano and garlic.

Lay steak in flat container with sides and pour marinade over steak. Marinate at least 20 minutes, or up to 24 hours, turning several times.

To make yogurt sauce: Combine cucumber, yogurt, lemon juice, dill, garlic and salt. Set yogurt sauce aside at least 15 minutes to blend flavors. Sauce can be prepared up to 1 hour in advance and refrigerated.

Preheat broiler to high with rack 3 inches from heat source.

Broil steak about 10 minutes on each side to minimum internal temperature of 145 F. Let cool 5 minutes before carving.

Slice thinly across grain into 12 slices. Serve three slices with 1/2 cup yogurt sauce.

Tip: Serve in sandwich with pita bread, lettuce and tomato.

PROSTATE CANCER FOUNDATION-FUNDED GENETIC STUDY OF MEN OF AFRICAN ANCESTRY FINDS NEW RISK FACTORS FOR PROSTATE CANCER

LOS ANGELES, PRNewswire -- One in six Black men in the United States will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in his lifetime versus one in eight white men. Black men are more likely to be diagnosed at a younger age, with more aggressive disease, and are more than twice as likely to die of prostate cancer. New findings from Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF)-funded investigators shed light on the genetic underpinnings of this racial disparity and point the way toward more effective screening strategies.

Studies have identified close to 270 genetic variants linked to prostate cancer risk, but genetic researchers have yet to explain the disproportionate risk among men of African ancestry. Nor have they been able to predict which Black men face a high risk for aggressive prostate cancer.

To address these questions, Christopher Haiman, ScD, director of the Center for Genetic Epidemiology at the Keck School of Medicine of USC and AFLAC Chair of Cancer Research at the USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, led a meta-analysis of 10 genome-wide association studies pooling data representing more than 80,000 men of African ancestry (19,378 men with prostate cancer and 61,620 healthy controls) collected in the U.S., Africa and the Caribbean.

The researchers found nine previously undiscovered genetic variants that increased the risk for prostate cancer in men of African ancestry, seven of which are found either largely or exclusively in Black men. One new variant in the 8q24 region, long known to influence prostate cancer risk, is found

only in men of African ancestry. This variant influences the risk of higher rates of aggressive disease among Black men, researchers concluded. They also showed that a multiancestry polygenic risk score was able to differentiate between the risks of developing aggressive and nonaggressive prostate cancer in men of African ancestry. Their study was published March 3 in the peer reviewed journal European Urology.

The newly identified variants can be used to refine polygenic risk scores, genetic tests that assess a person’s risk for developing a condition based on the combined influence of multiple genetic factors and can help patients decide how early and often to get screened.

“Addressing African American disparity in prostate cancer is a critical focus for the Prostate Cancer Foundation and we congratulate Dr. Haiman and colleagues on their findings which will lead to more effective precision screening strategies for men of African ancestry,” said PCF President and CEO Charles J. Ryan, MD. “Through the Robert F. SmithPCF Special Challenge Award for the Smith Polygenic Risk Test, we are proud to invest in the vital work of Dr. Haiman and all of the RESPOND investigators to understand and address the reasons why Black men disproportionately experience aggressive prostate cancer.”

Haiman and collaborators study prostate cancer among Black men through the $26.5 million, multi-center RESPOND (Research on Prostate Cancer in African American Men: Defining the Roles of Genetics, Tumor Markers and Social Stress) study, funded by the PCF, the National Cancer Institute, and

the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities. This work is ongoing, including research into how social determinants, access to care, genetics, and tumor characteristics affect prostate cancer diagnosis, progression, recurrence and survival rates.

With funding support from PCF and Robert F. Smith, Haiman and colleagues also are working to develop the Smith Polygenic Risk Test for Prostate Cancer, a non-invasive, early detection test that will identify a man’s lifetime prostate cancer risk using a combination of the nearly 270 genetic variants obtained from a single sample of saliva or blood.

“The results of this research will markedly change the ways physicians test for prostate cancer. We now have the ability to identify at-risk men before they develop the disease and proactively implement the most effective preventive measures and treatments,” said Robert F. Smith, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Vista Equity Partners. “We must continue to make investments in health equity research and transform prostate cancer from a life-altering diagnosis into a manageable condition.”

Since its founding in 1993, PCF has invested over $30 million in health disparities research through 48 different research programs with more than 20 institutional collaborators.

The Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) is the world’s leading philanthropic organization dedicated to funding life-saving prostate cancer research. Founded in 1993 by Mike Milken, PCF has been responsible for raising close to $1 billion in support of cutting-edge research by more than 2,250 research projects at 245 leading cancer centers in 28 countries around the world. Since PCF’s inception, and through its efforts, patients around the world are living longer, suffering fewer complications, and enjoying better quality of life. PCF is committed to creating a global public square for prostate cancer, in service to our mission of ending death and suffering from the disease. Learn more at pcf.org.

New American Lung Association Research Institute to Accelerate High Impact, Lifesaving Lung Health Science

CHICAGO, PRNewswire -- More than 34 million Americans live with lung disease. When combined with lung cancer and respiratory diseases like COVID-19 and influenza, lung disease is a leading cause of death in America. To address urgent and critical lung health challenges in our country, the American Lung Association today announced the launch of the American Lung Association Research Institute.

“Lung disease is a critical health challenge in America, and we must take action to address it. The American Lung Association Research Institute is our answer to this challenge, and we are committed to investing in research, collaborating with experts and empowering scientists to accelerate discovery and innovation,” said Harold Wimmer, President and CEO of the American Lung Association. “The Lung Association has long been the trusted champion of lung health research, and the new Research Institute will take our work to end lung disease to the next level.”

The new American Lung Association Research

Institute will:

Increase Research Investment through the organization’s Awards and Grants program to $25 million per year by 2030.

Expand Clinical Research in asthma and COPD throughout its nationwide Airways Clinical Research Centers, while working with an impressive bandwidth of experts to produce results directly impacting patient care.

Convene Scientists and Funded Researchers for whitepapers, roundtables and collaboration. The Research Institute will also host conferences for the research team, principal investigators and lung health associates to address the most pressing issues in lung health.

Collaborate with government and non-profits and co-invest with private industry to dramatically accelerate lung health discovery and innovation.

The Research Institute is governed by the Scientific Advisory Committee, a committee of the National Board

of Directors, which includes the top experts in research and lung health from across the country. A new subcommittee of the Scientific Advisory Committee will explore partnership programs and collaboration opportunities for the American Lung Association Research Institute.

For more information about the American Lung Association Research Institute, visit Lung.org/Research.

The American Lung Association is the leading organization working to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease through education, advocacy and research. The work of the American Lung Association is focused on four strategic imperatives: to defeat lung cancer; to champion clean air for all; to improve the quality of life for those with lung disease and their families; and to create a tobacco-free future. For more information about the American Lung Association, which has a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator and is a Platinum-Level GuideStar Member, or to support the work it does, call 1-800-LUNGUSA (1-800-586-4872) or visit: Lung.org.

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REALESTATE

AC 3-22-2023

IN THE CIRCUITCOURTOF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTYDEPARTMENT- CHANCERYDIVISION NEWREZ LLC DBASHELLPOINTMORTGAGE SERVICING; Plaintiff, vs. UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF ODELLNEWTON; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC KEENAN A. NEWTON; DAMON RITENHOUSE AS SPECIALREPRESENTATIVE FOR ODELL NEWTON; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 21 CH 6089 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBYGIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, April 24, 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. 3307-415-002-0000. Commonly known as 3057 201st Place, Lynwood, IL60411. 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 NOTbe 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.

1496-188288 ADC INTERCOUNTYJUDICIALSALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3215720

IN THE CIRCUITCOURTOF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTYDEPART-

MENT- CHANCERYDIVISION U.S. Bank

Trust, N.A., as Trustee for LSFIO Master

Participation Trust Plaintiff, vs. Julie M. McKirchy aka Julie Marie McKirchy aka

Julie Marie Smith aka Julie McKirchy;

Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Keith B. McKirchy aka Keith B. B. McKirchy aka Keith McKirchy; Cary Rosenthal Special Representative for Keith B. McKirchy aka Keith B. B. McKirchy aka Keith McKirchy; Jessika McKirchy; Unknown Owners and Non- Record Claimants Defendants, 18 CH

9508 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE

IS HEREBYGIVEN that pursuant to a

Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty

Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison

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 NOTbe 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 RIGHTTO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRYOF 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 9731. THE JUDICIALSALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL60606-4650 (312) 236SALE 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,

9207: It being further agreed that installment payments be made as follows: POSTING & PUBLICATION Judge Carrie E. Hamilton (Feb. 16, 2023) Circuit Court- 2144

STATE OF ILLIINOIS CIRCUIT COURT COOK COUNTYSMALLCLAIMS SUMMONS

Plaintiff: MICHEALOUTLEY v. MR. BRIAN A. MILLER AND MRS. SHARI MILLER CASE NUMBER: 22M6002659

AILAS SUMMOONS

1. Defendant/Respondent address and service information

a. Defendant/Respondent's primary

(630) 453-6925. 1491-190194

INTERCOUNTYJUDICIALSALES COR-

PORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com

I3215737 AC 3-29-2023

IN THE CIRCUITCOURTOF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTYDEPART-

MENT- CHANCERYDIVISION JPMOR-

GAN CHASE BANK, NATIONALASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.- STACYDAVILA, ALBERTO DAVILA, ANSON STREETLLC, ILLI-

NOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT

AUTHORITY, TROJAN FLOOD & FIRE

Defendants 2022 CH 06598 202 ROBERTS

COVE FLOSSMOOR, IL60422 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC

LEGALNOTICE/ PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNT, ILLINOIS 6 MUNICIPALDISTRICT

Michael Outley v. Brian Miller, Shari Miller

Line No. 7

No. 2022-M6-2659

TRIALCALLORDER

Present before the Court: Plaintiff(s) THIS MATTER having come before the Court, the Court having jurisdiction and being fully advised, ITIS HEREBYORDERED:

4213: Alias Summons to Issue for BRIAN

MILLER, SHARI MILLER

4406: Set for STATUS. All parties must appear 4-62023 at 10:00 a.m. Room 208

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