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Nursing homes across the state are facing financial strains as well as staffing issues. Lawmakers in Illinois are pushing for nursing home reform this spring. Photo credit: Adobe stock

LAWMAKERS PUSH FOR NURSING HOME REFORMS THIS SPRING

Several Illinois lawmakers said this week they are determined to pass a bill in the spring that would overhaul the way nursing homes are paid through the state’s Medicaid program to address critical staffing shortages, but the state’s largest nursing home industry group is still pushing back against the proposed changes. PAGE 2

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Lawmakers push for nursing home reforms this spring Nursing home industry group still pushing back on payment changes Continued from page 1

BY PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois phancock@capitolnewsillinois.com

SPRINGFIELD – Several Illinois lawmakers said this week they are determined to pass a bill in the spring that would overhaul the way nursing homes are paid through the state’s Medicaid program to address critical staffing shortages, but the state’s largest nursing home industry group is still pushing back against the proposed changes.

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“We need to have something happen this spring, for the sake of the most vulnerable in our state,” Rep. Anna Moeller, D-Elgin, said during a committee hearing Tuesday. “And the point of these hearings is to bring that to light to bring the reality of what people are living through to light.”

Illinois has many of the most understaffed nursing homes in the nation. According to a report by the state Department of Healthcare and Family Services, Illinois consistently ranks last among states in staffing, as measured using the national Staff Time and Resource Intensity Verification, or STRIVE Project, with 47 of the 100 most understaffed facilities in the country.

Mark Cooper, a nursing home resident who declined to identify the facility where he lives, told the committee about the conditions he deals with daily.

“Lately in this particular home, especially in the last year, after apparently this nursing home was bought up by some other owners, there have been filthy conditions, food on the floor, excrement in shower stalls, residents being offered halffilled bowls of Froot Loops as the morning cold cereal option,” he said.

“Resident-called lights going on are unanswered for a half hour or more.”

Illinois Medicaid Administrator Kelly Cunningham noted the state has increased funding for nursing homes three times in the past several years for the purpose of increasing staffing, but the shortages persist, particularly with certified nursing assistants, or CNAs. “Because Medicaid is the single largest purchaser of CNA services, we are in a unique position to influence the purchase of this critical service,” she said. “It’s clear that we need to directly link any new funding to this industry to staffing and quality care improvements in order to bring about the change we’re seeking to give all nursing home residents the quality of life that they deserve.”

Tuesday’s hearing was a joint meeting of four House committees that deal with health care issues.

They are considering a proposal by DHFS to overhaul the way nursing homes are reimbursed by increasing funding and tying payments

Illinois Medicaid Administrator Kelly Cunningham testifies during a legislative hearing into a proposal to revamp the way nursing homes are reimbursed by Illinois Medicaid. Credit: ilga.gov

directly to staffing levels and performance measures.

DHFS Deputy Director Andy Allison said the plan calls for roughly a $400 million increase in Medicaid nursing home funding that would be tied to reaching certain staffing benchmarks, increasing wages for CNAs and achieving higher quality standards.

That would be funded through an increase in the nursing home assessment tax, which generates a pool of money that is used to draw down additional federal Medicaid reimbursements.

“For a facility that’s 100 percent Medicaid, we would come darn close to fully paying for the increased hiring. It was designed in that way,” he said.

But the plan is still facing stiff resistance from the state’s largest nursing home industry group, the Health Care Council of Illinois.

HCCI Executive Director Matt Pickering told the committee that if the agency’s proposed new payment system were enacted, 130 nursing facilities in Illinois would see an overall cut in revenues, with as many as 50 being pushed to the point of insolvency. Those 50 facilities, he said, serve more than 5,000 residents, mainly in rural and minority communities.

Pickering said the nursing home industry in Illinois is already facing financial strains, much of which he blamed on the state’s privatized Medicaid system in which for-profit www.citizennewspapergroup.com

Matt Pickering, executive director of the Health Care Council of Illinois, testifies during a legislative hearing into a proposal to revamp the way nursing homes are reimbursed by Illinois Medicaid. Credit: ilga.gov

insurance companies, known as managed care organizations, are in charge of reimbursing providers and managing each patient’s care.

“These challenges have coalesced into what we’ve called the perfect storm for our industry,” he said.

“Compounding our financial burdens are the managed care organizations that routinely deny reimbursements to providers who treat low income patients.”

Allison, however, noted in his testimony that the 50 facilities identified by HCCI were all earning high profits before the COVID-19 pandemic and were “exceptionally low staffed, even in comparison to other for-profit homes.”

“The foremost issue for these homes is whether they can staff up,” he said. “So we looked at the cost of staffing up, and even if we were to assign, for example, what likely is an overstated cost of $29 an hour for the additional hours of nurse staffing that would be required in these homes to get them up to minimal levels as a group, even with those costs under the proposed reforms, in aggregate, these homes would still earn a profit.”

Meanwhile, Rep. Moeller said she argued that it is time for the state to stop funding nursing facilities that provide substandard levels of care.

“I don’t want to continue to subsidize these homes where … fellow nursing home residents have to take care of other residents because there aren’t enough CNAs or nurses

on staff,” she said. “We are paying hundreds of millions of dollars to subsidize these homes that that are providing that level of care. That’s obscene. So something needs to change.”

Rep. Deb Conroy, D-Elmhurst, noted that the committees have been working on nursing home payment reform for several months and at one point this fall had what many believed was an “agreed bill” that all of the stakeholders could accept.

She said she believes it’s time for the General Assembly to act.

“Might I suggest that the agreed-upon legislation that we had a few months ago be filed, and then those who have issues or would like to see changes, file amendments,” she said. “That way, everyone can see clearly where the issues are. I think it’s important because this has become such a contentious issue. I think it’s very important that all of our colleagues understand exactly what is going on.”

Lawmakers return to Springfield Jan. 4 for what is scheduled to be an abbreviated 2022 session. They hope to wrap up their business by April 8.

Capitol News Illinois is a nonprofit, nonpartisan news service covering state government and distributed to more than 400 newspapers statewide. It is funded primarily by the Illinois Press Foundation and the Robert R. McCormick Foundation.

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Traffic Deaths Are Spiking in Black Communities.

Here’s How We Can Save Lives.

BY MONTANA WILLIAMS

If you live in Chicago, chances are you’ve heard about a traffic fatality in your neighborhood over the last year. If you’re Black, the chances are even higher. A new report from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) shows traffic deaths are up, and Black pedestrians, drivers, and passengers are being killed at

a much higher rate on our nation’s roads than other Americans. It’s a cost Black communities cannot and should not have to pay.

While the City of Chicago is taking the problem of traffic fatalities seriously, there’s more Congress and the federal government should be doing to stop the loss of life happening on our roads.

First, we need a serious investment in infrastructure in Black communities. One of the leading reasons Black people suffer such high rates of roadway injuries is because of a history of disinvestment in Black neighborhoods. City planners have left communities of color without the sidewalks, warning signs, and crosswalks other areas have.

Urban planners have also left minority communities to bear the brunt of traffic by running major highways through them. In Chicago, construction of the Eisenhower Expressway

left historically black communities in the South Side cut off and less safe.

To reverse the damage done by these policies, it is vital to fully implement the investments in the recently passed Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act which put the safety of local residents first. The bipartisan plan includes $5 billion for transportation safety, and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has committed $1 billion for the “Reconnecting Communities” plan to remove or modify expressways which have isolated and endangered Black and Brown communities.

While the infrastructure bill is a good first step, Congress shouldn’t stop there. Making our roads safer will require a multi-pronged approach. To reduce traffic fatalities and increase road safety, lawmakers should work to advance testing for self-driving cars, or autonomous vehicles (AVs).

Research shows 90 percent of car

crashes are caused by human error.

By eliminating human error, AVs can reduce fatal accidents. Studies suggest putting AVs on the road now could save hundreds of thousands of lives over the long term.

The Autonomous Illinois Initiative has laid the framework for AV testing in the Chicago area, and aims to make Illinois a leader in autonomous vehicle transportation. But federal regulations limit manufacturers to testing just 2,500 autonomous vehicles at a time, meaning it could be many years before Chicago and the rest of the country sees their benefits.

Waiting longer to deploy autonomous vehicles is costing lives, and current regulations limit the industry’s capacity to perfect this technology. Right now, Congress has the opportunity to ease these constraints by raising the cap on AV deployment more than thirtyfold, putting self-driving cars on the roads sooner.

Take all the traffic fatalities we’ve heard about over the past year and imagine for a moment if artificial intelligence had been behind the wheel instead of a speeding driver, or if roads had been designed to protect the lives of pedestrians. The results could have been different.

With DOT’s new report on traffic fatalities, there’s renewed national attention on making infrastructure in Black communities safer, and we should be using the moment to make investments and advance technologies that do so. To save lives, the Biden Administration must prioritize infrastructure investments in minority communities and update regulations on self-driving cars.

Montana Williams is Director of State and Local Public Policy for Chamber of Progress, a new center-left tech industry policy coalition promoting technology’s progressive future.

NEWS Most Blood Cancer Patients Benefit From a Third Dose of COVID-19 Vaccine RYE BROOK, N.Y., PRNewswire -- While one in four blood cancer patients do not produce detectable antibodies after their first two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, 43% of them will produce antibodies after a third dose, according to new data from The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS). For some patients with blood cancer, the third dose led to antibody levels seen in healthy adults.

This was confirmed by measuring levels of detectable antibodies to the spike protein in SARS-CoV-2 before and after the third dose of the mRNA COVID-19 vaccines. Results from the study, the largest of its kind to date, also demonstrate that blood cancer patients who had at least some antibodies after the first two doses are likely to produce large amounts after the third vaccination.

“Our data shows a clear benefit of giving blood cancer patients three primary vaccine doses, but there is still a large portion of patients who will remain at risk even with the additional dose,” says Lee Greenberger, Ph.D., LLS chief scientific officer. In this study, about 20% (139/699) of blood cancer patients still had no measurable COVID-19 antibodies after the third dose. The results, which were reported Saturday at the American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting in Atlanta, are from the largest pool of blood cancer patients reported to date.

Vaccines stimulate production of anti-spike antibodies, which can block entry of the COVID-19 virus into human cells.

Having these antibodies appears to offer protection from getting sick or having severe

disease. However, for many blood cancer patients, their antibody levels may not be as strong as those in fully vaccinated, healthy adults – making them more susceptible to a COVID-19 breakthrough infection.

The data reported by LLS are from the LLS National Patient Registry, which has been tracking COVID-19 vaccine response among more than 11,000 blood cancer patients since February 2021. LLS previously reported findings from first and second dose vaccination, as well as a smaller study with third vaccination in near real-time, to help blood cancer patients and their oncologists make informed decisions about vaccines and other measures they can take to avoid infection.

The larger pool of data in the current study, from 699 patients, provides more robust information about how the third COVID-19 mRNA dose works in patients with all types of blood cancer. The study does not include information about response to Johnson & Johnson vaccines.

The study was weighted to include more patients with blood cancers that deplete the immune system’s B-cells, which are responsible for making antibodies. Patients with these types of cancer, including chronic lymphocytic leukemia, diffuse large B-cell lymphomas, follicular lymphomas, marginal zone lymphomas, mantle cell lymphomas, and Waldenstrom’s Macroglobulinemia, are less likely to develop antibodies. In patients that failed to make antibodies to the initial vaccination, the antibody response after the third vaccination ranged from 0%-48%.

In contrast, the remaining participants had myeloid forms of leukemia, Hodgkin’s lymphoma and multiple myeloma, all of which tend to respond more favorably to initial vaccinations as well as the third vaccination.

Detectable antibody rates in these patients ranged from 75% to 100%.

Some cancer treatments blunt vaccine response, but one might actually boost it B-cell depleting treatments, including Bruton tyrosine kinase (BTK) inhibitors and anti-CD20 antibody treatments, are essential for treating certain types of cancer but they blunt immune response either while patients are on therapy, or in the case of anti-CD20 antibody, even many months after the therapy is completed. Among chronic lymphocytic leukemia patients (320 in this study), who are commonly treated with these therapies, 65% who had no therapy for the previous two years produced antibodies to the third vaccine.

However, among those who received BTK inhibitors and anti-CD20 antibody treatments within the last two years, just 23% to 41% produced third-dose antibodies.

In this study, some of the patient who were treated with IVIG infusion had unusually high levels of antibodies after a third vaccine dose, including some who were made no detectable antibodies after the first two doses.

While the researchers cannot rule out that the large increase in antibodies was due solely to the third vaccine, IVIG infusions are likely to play a role.

Blood cancer patients should follow the CDC vaccination recommendations. But

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because they may not get optimal vaccine protection, they should continue to wear masks, social distance, avoid poorly ventilated and crowded spaces, and encourage those around them to get vaccinated to avoid infection.

Blood cancer patients should also alert their oncologist immediately if they come in contact with someone who has COVID-19 or if they test positive for the virus. Antibody therapy can help reduce the risk of getting sick or having serious complications from COVID-19, but treatment must start as soon after exposure as possible. In addition, FDA this week authorized a new monoclonal antibody cocktail that can be used to prevent COVID-19 in in immunocompromised patients who do not mount an adequate antibody response to vaccination.

The current study includes 699 patients enrolled in the LLS National Patient Registry who had a third COVID-19 vaccination between June and September 2021. Seventy-five percent of the patients in the study had forms of cancer known to blunt immune response to COVID-19 vaccines and to COVID-19 infection.

The median patient age was 68 years; 55% were female and 95% identified as white. In accordance with CDC recommendations, most patients received the same vaccine (Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna) for their third dose as they did for the first two. The study does not include information about response to the Johnson & Johnson vaccine because nearly all of the patients in the registry received Moderna or Pfizer vaccines.

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TRAVEL

Disneyland Resort Continues its Legendary Comeback ANAHEIM, Calif., PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE -- The Disneyland Resort is celebrating 2022 with the thrills, magic, fun and adventure that have made the “Happiest Place on Earth” one of the most popular family vacation destinations on the planet. In spring 2022, the imaginative “Main Street Electrical Parade” will light up Disneyland Park for the iconic parade’s 50th anniversary year, and guests will be treated to the return of three nighttime spectaculars: “Fantasmic!”, “World of Color” and the “Disneyland Forever” fireworks spectacular.

Throughout 2022, the Disneyland Resort will be the place for friends and families to make memories together, for little ones to see a favorite Disney character, for foodies to savor a splendid meal or Disney treats, and for seasoned park-goers to begin their next adventures. The choices range from exciting attractions like Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance to captivating entertainment, limited-time festivals and seasonal celebrations for Halloween in the Fall and for Holidays beginning in November.

At Disney California Adventure Park, Avengers Campus continues to be a popular destination. Guests are coming to the aid of Peter Parker on WEB Slingers: A Spider-Man Adventure and becoming warrior allies with the Dora Milaje, while heroic encounters have included Loki, Black Panther, Black Widow, Ant Man and The Wasp. Festivals return to this park in spring of 2022 with Lunar New Year celebration and Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival.

In addition, guests will find plenty of Disney magic at the Hotels of the Disneyland Resort, along with new shops and popular dining locations at the Downtown Disney District.

Disneyland Resort Nighttime Spectaculars are returning in Spring 2022!

Guests at the Disneyland Resort will be thrilled to once again enjoy some favorite nighttime spectaculars, beginning this spring.

“Main Street Electrical Parade”: When Disney’s classic electrical parade makes its grand return to Disneyland Park, this spectacular pageant of nighttime magic and imagination will be led by the iconic train and drum unit featuring Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and Goofy, proclaiming in lights: “Disneyland Presents – Main Street Electrical Parade.” The

“Celebrate Gospel!” at Disneyland Park: Disneyland Resort will celebrate the soulful spirit of Gospel music with the return of “Celebrate Gospel!” in February 2022. “Celebrate Gospel!” will expand and feature live choir performances, each sharing its own distinctive style and inspiration. This powerful event moves to the Fantasyland Theater at Disneyland Park where guests will be able to enjoy uplifting choir performances on select days during the month of February. Disneyland Resort

parade brings back many guest favorites including Elliot the Dragon and floats from “Alice in Wonderland,” “Cinderella” and “Peter Pan.” “Fantasmic!” ­has been a “must-see” show at Disneyland for nearly 30 years. Disney’s longest-running nighttime spectacular is an emotional extravaganza of colorful Disney animated film images, choreographed to an exciting musical score and highlighted by the fire-breathing Maleficent Dragon. The waters of the Rivers of America come alive as Mickey Mouse’s power of imagination enables him to create fantastic events and images as seen in classic Disney films like “Fantasia,” “The Jungle Book,” “The Little Mermaid” and more.

“World of Color” is a unique combination of music, fire, fog and laser effects, with Disney animation projected on an immense screen of water. This unforgettable kaleidoscope of color at Disney California Adventure celebrates the magic and fun of Disney and Pixar ­– all

set to a soaring soundtrack. Audiences are immersed in some favorite Disney stories with memorable sequences of animation and music, including scenes like WALL-E and Eve zipping through the cosmos and Pocahontas exploring just around the riverbend.

“Disneyland Forever” fireworks spectacular: “Disneyland Forever” is a sky-high celebration filled with sparkling pyrotechnics and immersive projections that envelop guests in a breathtaking journey with surprising special effects.

Main Street, U.S.A., and a few other spots in Disneyland become a magical canvas as guests are swept into a world of dreams, from flying above the London skyline with “Peter Pan” to a dance with King Louie in “The Jungle Book.”

The inspiring closing song is “Kiss Goodnight.”

Exciting entertainment at Disneyland Park “Celebrate Gospel!”: Disneyland Resort will celebrate the soulful spirit of Gospel music

with the return of “Celebrate Gospel!” For 2022, “Celebrate Gospel!” will expand and feature live choir performances, each sharing its own distinctive style and inspiration. This powerful event moves to the Fantasyland Theater at Disneyland Park where guests will be able to enjoy uplifting choir performances on select days during the month of February.

“Celebrate Gospel!” is offered as part of the Disneyland Park experience. More details will be shared soon on the Disney Parks Blog.

“Tale of the Lion King”: The Fantasyland Theater at Disneyland soon will become home to “Tale of the Lion King,” an imaginative adaptation of Disney’s “The Lion King.” A hit with guests when it debuted in 2019, “Tale of the Lion King” is brought to life by the Storytellers of the Pride Lands, a troupe of traveling performers who present Simba’s beloved and timeless journey in a unique story-theater style with live music and dance.

The Venetian Resort Las Vegas To Celebrate The Year Of The Tiger

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LAS VEGAS PRNewswire -- Every year, The Venetian® Resort Las Vegas commemorates the lunar new year with a colossal art installation. In 2022 – the Year of the Tiger – the majestic feline will stand guard over The Waterfall & Atrium Gardens.

To prepare for the traditional holiday, the resort’s floral and horticulture department worked with a team of artisans from around the world. To ensure authenticity, they also consulted with a Feng Shui master, who recommends that guests walk clockwise around the tiger display three times to bring blessings of Heaven, Earth, and Mankind upon them. www.citizennewspapergroup.com

“Chinese New Year is such a special event to our guests, that constructing and designing a scene that’s not only authentic, but in grand Las Vegas fashion, has always been important,” said Dana Beatty, director of floral and horticulture for The Venetian Resort. “We really pay attention to the details and take into account specifics to bring luck in 2022, but, more than all, we aim for it to be a spectacle our guests will never forget.”

The entire resort participates in the Chinese New Year celebration, including the casinos, restaurants, and Grand Canal Shoppes.

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Foot Locker, Inc. Announces New Womenswear Brand Cozi Lifestyle Brand Offers Size-Inclusive Apparel Collection Designed to Encourage Women to Embrace Their Individuality and Feel Comfortable in Their Own Skin, Without Sacrificing Style or Comfort

Shop Style Shark Features Massive Christmas Sale

NEW YORK PRNewswire -- Foot Locker, Inc. (NYSE:FL) today announces the launch of its first proprietary womenswear brand, Cozi, that will be available globally and exclusively at Foot Locker and Champs Sports. Following successful controlled brand launches of LCKR and capsule collections by collaborators Melody Ehsani and Don C, Cozi is an apparel brand designed for women who keep up with trends, love sneakers and crave premium wardrobe staples at an affordable value.

Foot Locker, Inc. will launch the new brand with a strong cast of diverse women from around the United States, including singer and songwriter Sy’rai Smith, skateboarder and community organizer Briana King, content creator Ilianna Ayala Garcia, photographer Christina Paik, hooper and video producer Hannah O’Flynn, DJ and creative Amrit and musicians Angel & Dren Coleman, who will all showcase how they style Cozi to match their personalities.

Sy’rai Smith, the 19-year-old daughter of iconic singer-songwriter-actress Brandy, will star as the face of the debut collection. Sy’rai embodies the Cozi lifestyle – from her bold, stand-out style and passion for R&B and pop music to her recent advocacy of mental and physical health for young women.

Cozi marks Sy’rai’s first fashion brand ambassadorship.

“At Foot Locker, Inc., we are always thinking about the consumer. We understand that laid-back apparel isn’t just for lounging anymore, and wanted to bring a female-centric apparel line to the market that is comfortable, affordable and stylish” says Kirta Carroll, Vice President, GMM Global Women’s at Foot Locker, Inc. “The introduction of Cozi allows women to feel confident in pieces that mix and match with their own style and personality.

Just in time for the holidays, the debut Cozi collection is available now globally in-store and online at Foot Locker, Foot Locker

Break Out Online Fashion Retailer Unlike most of our competitors, Shop Style Shark is owned and operated by a woman. Dionne Middlebrooks is the heart of the business, but helping women feel beautiful is at the soul of what they do. From expert tips and trending updates to inspiration for your newest style – Shop Style Shark has something for everyone.

Whether you are looking for great loungewear for that stayhome gig, or you are planning holiday parties with someone special – you will find exactly what you love at Shop Style Shark – and at an affordable price. Stock up for yourself, or take care of some holiday gift shopping with this fantastic sale!

Shop Style Shark founder and owner, Dionne Middlebrooks, believes that great fashion and feeling great doesn’t have to come at a high price point. Shop Style Shark partners with designers to bring customers high-quality, trendy fashion at affordable prices. Visit https://shopstyleshark.com/ to learn more.

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(Black PR Wire) Woman-owned online fashion retailer Shop Style Shark announces huge Christmas sale event.

At Shop Style Shark, our goal is to help our customers find everything they need in one place. And there is no better time than now to stock up on your favorite hot and trending styles. From Christmas Day to Dec. 29th, Shop Style Shark is offering customers 20% off everything in their online store.

On top of the already affordable prices and low shipping rates (free shipping on orders over $50), the 20% off bonus will help customers save even more on the items they have been longing for, as well as those they haven’t quite discovered yet. It is truly a great season for giving yourself and your loved ones the gift of high-quality, affordable fashion.

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Canada, Foot Locker Europe and Champs Sports, with exclusive styles and colors available at select locations. Ranging between $35 - $50, the premier collection boasts a neutral color palette including buttercream, dusty rose, antique bronze and pesto to name a few. Trend-forward styles including cropped quarter-zip pullover tops and hoodies, wide-leg sweatpants and high-rise joggers are available in inclusive women’s sizing XS - 3X. The “wear-whenever, wherever” brand will release seasonal collections in a blend of spandex and cotton fabric throughout 2022.

For more information about Cozi and to stay up-to-date on the collection releases, follow @footlocker, @footlockerwomen, @footlockercanada, @footlockereurope, @champssports and @champssports.womens.

Silver Jeans Co.™ Releases All-new Infinite Fit Jean

Silver Jeans Co. uses innovative technology and sustainable eco-washes for the Infinite Fit collection.

LOS ANGELES PRNewswire -- The Infinite Fit jean features innovative denim technology, allowing for one size to fit up to four waist sizes, making it a supple, adaptive jean that will fit every day.

The jeans are crafted with a revolutionary fabric with over 90% elasticity, expanding and contracting that adapt to the natural body changes women experience. The jeans feature amazing recovery and retention to enhance the wearer’s natural shape, without the risk of stretching out over time.

“Creating Infinite Fit was a very cool process for us. We used what we learned from the past 30 years and combined that with new technologies available today to create a jean that is as comfortable as it is fashionable,” said Michael Silver, Silver Jeans Co. CEO. “At the same time we simplified the buying process with a jean that comes in only four sizes, yet fits everybody’s size and shape.”

The idea was developed by vice president of design, Janice Marks, due to the stay-at-home order. Finding that getting ready for work each day helped her retain a sense of normalcy, she realized the need for a jean with the fit and function of activewear, but the authenticity of real denim.

“With the changes and fluctuations my body went through, and the difficulty of online ordering, I wanted to incorporate

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this innovative technology into a denim collection where one size fit four sizes,” Marks said. “Not only is it a foolproof option to solve my online shopping conundrum, but I now have jeans that conform and adjust as my body dictates, creating a perfectly slimming skinny jean.” www.citizennewspapergroup.com

The new Infinite Fit also reflects Silver Jean’s progression toward environmental consciousness, using a signature eco wash that results in less water, chemicals and energy expenditure than traditional denim wash methods. Since the line also ebbs and flows with sizing, it can become the closet staple for years, which means less waste.

Size small is suited for sizes 24 to 27; medium sizes 28 to 31; large sizes 32 through 35; and an XL 36 through 39 or dress sizes 16-18.

Infinite Fit retails for $68USD and $88CAD. It’s available now at silverjeans.com, and soon through specialty retailers, including Nordstrom.com and Macys.com in the US, and Mark’s and PSEUDIO in Canada. The brand also has upcoming plans to add silhouettes and expand into men’s.

Established in 1991, Silver Jeans Co.’s heritage is what makes them one-of-a-kind. The brand is known for their expertly crafted denim that’s designed to fit every body type. With a unique design approach and variety of options in rises, leg openings, inseams and washes, Silver Jeans Co.™ is the destination for anyone looking for their perfect fit. Silver Jeans Co.™ products are sold online at silverjeans.com, as well as major department stores and independent retailers.

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Moving forward together We’ve been through a lot together and have proved to be resilient. The approaching new year brings with it new possibilities to help our clients, communities and teammates move forward and prosper — safely.

Using our industry-leading digital tools, like mobile check deposits, Erica,® CashPro® and access to Zelle,® individuals and businesses are finding it easier to do their everyday banking. Across the country, the expertise of our specialists and our teammates in financial centers is helping clients meet all their financial needs at every stage of their lives.

In our communities, we continue to collaborate with local partners, business leaders, experts and academics across the public and private sectors to fuel job growth and financial stability. More than $400 million of our $1.25 billion commitment to advance racial equality and economic opportunity is already supporting diverse small businesses and partners, including many recipients here in Chicago who provide job skilling and hiring programs.

We’ve also increased resources to support our teammates’ emotional and financial well-being. Recently, we raised our minimum hourly wage for U.S. employees to $21 per hour, moving closer to our goal of $25 by 2025.

My teammates and I look forward to growing existing partnerships and creating new ones as we work together to make a difference. Have a safe and happy holiday season.

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Hallmark Mahogany Launches All-New Writing Community

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Warner Bros. Hosts ‘The Matrix Resurrections’ DJ Battle (Black PR Wire) - ORLANDO, FL - On Saturday, Warner Bros. sponsored a “Red Pill vs Blue Pill”, Matrix-themed, DJ Battle at Orlando’s Culture Fest in anticipation of the upcoming release of The Matrix Resurrections with thousands in attendance . The battle featured DJ Dr Doom (93.3 The Beat) and DJ D Strong of (104.5 The Beat) along with rappers Ayche (Tampa, FL) and Kevy Dat Deal (Tallahassee, FL). The audience danced and sang to the music with a lighthearted happiness filling the air.Team Red Pill, DJ Dr. Doom and Kevy Dat Deal, were crowned as winners of the battle by the end of the night.

The headlining DJ, D-Nice gave a rousing performance with host Kenny Burns. Mystikal, Lil G from Silk and Jagged Edge also adorned the stage performing their greatest hits. It staged some of

Florida’s greatest DJs such as DJ Kayotic, DJ Emcee, DJ Squirel, DJ Ghostrider, DJ Sir Knight Train, DJ Bo Weezy and more. The festival also featured local talent, CeCe Teneal.

Warner Bros. activation team was onsite giving away t-shirts, caps and glow bracelets, spreading the word about the film and even included Matrix Trivia for the attendees to enjoy. Guests also took pictures in front of the Matrix backdrop with green glow sticks that lit up the night with Matrix green.

This was the first festival of its kind in the Orlando area since the pandemic and the crowd came ready to dance, sing along to the music, enjoy the great food vendors and to have an overall awesome night out.

Many fans came in the early afternoon and stayed the entire day enjoying the festival until sundown.

Sharifah Hardie Launches “Black Guest List” (Black PR Wire) Founded

by Sharifah Hardie, the newly launched platform Black Guest List provides media outlets immediate access to Black influencers, Black thought leaders, Black politicians, Black business professionals, Black authors, Black entertainers, and Black artists interested in locating media opportunities.

Historically it is hard for hosts to find people from diverse backgrounds to interview. Black Guest List makes finding these guests simple, by creating a comprehensive searchable database of potential guests and providing a space for Black people worldwide to share their stories.

“We are not looking to just make a list of Black people. Our aim is to provide access to media opportunities qualified guests otherwise would not be aware of, to increase Black representation in the media and put their distinct views front and center,” says Sharifah Hardie Founder of Black Guest List, Chief Executive Officer of IT TV Network & President of the Southern

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California Black Chamber of Commerce - Long Beach Area.

“As a talk show host I don’t see many Black guests listed on the websites I use to find new guests. I want to change that. I want to make Black Guest List the go-to platform for Black people of note to find interviews on podcasts, television shows, print publications and radio shows and make it easier for anyone with a microphone to find a fascinating guest without dealing with intermediaries!”

Radio hosts, podcast producers, and television show bookers can use the well-designed interface of

the website to find expert guests for interviews. With so many radio talk show hosts, podcast producers, online radio show producers, satellite radio producers, and television program bookers searching for new interview guests each week, it can be tough to book a suitable one in time. Black Guest List will now make their lives much easier.

Whether the media outlet needs a Black comedian, Black doctor, Black professor, Black athlete, or a Black educator — Black Guest List is the ultimate Black media source for anyone looking for guests for a tremendous enlightening interview. www.citizennewspapergroup.com

KANSAS CITY, Mo., PRNewswire -- Hallmark Mahogany announced today the launch of the Mahogany Writing Community on the all-new Mahogany.com site.

The writing community is a place where Black women can share their personal stories and experiences in their own authentic voices, connect through emotionally meaningful moments, and cultivate sisterhood.

“Through the Mahogany Writing Community, we are thrilled to celebrate Black women and build a place of trust and sisterhood that honors the beauty, diversity, resilience, fierceness, and vibrancy of Black womanhood,” said Alexis Kerr, vice president of the Mahogany brand at Hallmark. “For more than 30 years, Mahogany has been a trusted brand within the Black community. Today, we are building on that trust and positioning our brand to more than ever touch our consumer exactly where she is, through creating culturally authentic and resonant content and, of course, through our beautiful products that speak to her life.”

The Mahogany Writing Community currently includes eight writers with more to join in the coming months. The inaugural group is made up of Black women from a variety of backgrounds and experiences including authors, poets, advocates, activists, content creators and musicians. They will write original content across a range of topics - romantic relationships and friendship, sisterhood and motherhood, fitness and wellness, self-love and self-care, education and work, culture, and heritage, and much more.

“I am incredibly excited to be a part of this community! As a songwriter, I seldom have the chance to share my words in a larger format, and I consider it a privilege to have received this invitation,” said writer Jamie Grace. “I’m also, on a personal note, a ridiculous fan of Hallmark with actual movies on DVD in my home right now. This is wildly exciting!”

“The Mahogany Writing Community is a big part of Mahogany’s growth as a brand,” Kerr said. “We are creating a place where Black women can trust that their unique stories will be told, that their truths will be heard and honored, and their collective culture celebrated through the vibrant spectrum of their individual experiences. We are continuing to create an expressive, connective and reflective brand with and for Black women.”

The newly created Mahogany.com will be the online hub for the Mahog-

any brand where consumers can shop for Mahogany and other specially curated products, engage with and be inspired by original content from the Mahogany Writing Community, and connect with their community across multiple platforms including social media on Facebook and Instagram.

For more than 30 years Mahogany has built a relationship of trust with the Black community by honoring, celebrating, and supporting emotional connections among Black families, friends, and other loved ones. With its bold and culturally authentic voice and beautiful and diverse representations of blackness Mahogany helps our consumers celebrate the uniqueness of Black people, culture, and history; stand in the joys and trials of life together; and envision a hopeful and positive Black future.

Mahogany is committed to serving the evolving emotional needs of Black people, to helping deepen connections by reflecting real and relevant Black experiences, dreams, hopes, and faith, and to always making sure our consumers see themselves as they are – Black and beautiful.

For more than 100 years, family-owned Hallmark Cards, Inc. has been dedicated to creating a more emotionally connected world. Headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri and employing 27,000 worldwide, the approximately $3.5 billion company operates a diversified portfolio of businesses. The Hallmark Global business sells greeting cards, gift wrap and related products in more than 30 languages with distribution in nearly 100 countries and 100,000 rooftops worldwide, including a network of company-owned and independently-owned Hallmark Gold Crown stores in five countries. Crayola® offers a wide range of art materials and creative play toys designed to spark children’s creativity around the globe. Crown Media Family Networks operates three cable channels – Hallmark Channel, Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, and Hallmark Drama – in addition to Hallmark Publishing, a leading publisher of uplifting eBooks, audiobooks, and print editions, and Hallmark Movies Now, a subscription-based streaming service. Crown Center is a real estate development company that manages the 85-acre hotel, office, entertainment and residential campus surrounding Hallmark’s headquarters.

For more information, visit Hallmark. com. Connect on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, LinkedIn and YouTube.

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How will churches and ministries look Post-Pandemic?

(Black PR Wire) United Theological Seminary Doctor of Ministry Program is offering a new Focus Group entitled, “A Generational Approach for Today’s Urban Ministry in the Next Normal.

This Focus Group is designed for current and emerging senior leaders of local congregations. It will examine implications of “Next Normal” core elements for congregational ministry; ministry paradigm shifting, connecting and leading hybrid multi-generational congregations; plus much more. The principles of urban ministry, new ministry methodologies and leadership during the Next Normal will also be covered.

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Applications currently being accepted. This group will prepare church and ministry leaders for a new way of thinking and ministering in the “Next Normal.”

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GETTING HUNDREDS OF SENIORS VACCINATED DOESN’T TAKE A VILLAGE. IT TAKES A GLORIA.

Gloria helped answer vaccination-related questions for seniors living at the Patrick Sullivan Seniors Building.

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Classifieds REAL ESTATES HUD/BANK FORECLOSURES CITY & SUBURBS Call: FRED D. CLINK (773) 294-5870 REALTY SERVICES CONSORTIUM __________________________________ 3+ Bedroom HOMES FOR SALE SELLER FINANCING Call: FRED D. CLINK (773) 294-5870 REALTY SERVICES CONSORTIUM __________________________________ AC 12-8-2021 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION TOORAK CAPITAL PARTNERS LLC; Plaintiff, vs. 360 RENTALS INC.; ISAIAH GEORGE; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 20 CH 5064 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, January 10, 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. 31-36-412-036-0000.

Commonly known as 336 Oakwood Street, Park Forest, IL 60466. 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 Law Clerk at Plaintiff's Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 3609455. W20-0382 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3182275 ____________________________ IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY FSB AS OWNER TRUSTEE ON BEHALF OF CSMC 2018-RPL1 TRUST; Plaintiff, vs.

JULIE FOX AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR PRINCE D. AMPONSAH AKA PRINCE DAVID AMPONSAH; PRINCE D. AMPONSAH AKA PRINCE DAVID AMPONSAH; SYLVIA J. BOADI; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF PRINCE D. AMPONSAH AKA PRINCE DAVID AMPONSAH; UNKNOWN OWNERS GENERALLY AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 20 CH 6459 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, January 11, 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. 32-06-310-010-0000.

Commonly known as 2048 Cummings Lane, Flossmoor, IL 60422. 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 Mr. Matthew C. Abad at Plaintiff's Attorney, Kluever Law Group, 225 West Washington Street, Chicago, Illinois 60606. (312) 236-0077.

SPS000500-20FC1 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3182322 ____________________________ IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR PARK PLACE SECURITIES, INC., ASSET-BACKED PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004-MCQ1, CLASS A-1 CERTIFICATES; Plaintiff, vs.

WANDA J. FOSTER; JESSICA FOSTER WILLIAMS; ELIZABETH ASHFORD FOSTER; RUEDEANE FOSTER MCCOLLUM; MIDLAND FUNDING, LLC; STATE OF ILLINOIS; ARROW FINANCIAL SER-

VICES, LLC; TARGET NATIONAL BANK; Defendants, 13 CH 3460 Calendar 63 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 Thursday, January 13, 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. 32-21-414-031-0000.

Commonly known as 1632 Portland Avenue, Chicago Heights, IL 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 Sales Department at Plaintiff's Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 2205611. 14-035582 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3182491 ____________________________ IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC Plaintiff, -v.- THOMAS A. PARIS A/K/A THOMAS A. PRICE, STATE OF ILLINOIS Defendants 2018 CH 01202 3019 PEORIA ST. STEGER, IL 60475 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 4, 2019, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 5, 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 3019 PEORIA ST., STEGER, IL 60475 Property Index No. 32-32403-044-0000 The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $82,320.47. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted.

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

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, JOHN-

SON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC Plaintiff's Attorneys, 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125, Chicago, IL, 60606 (312) 541-9710.

Please refer to file number 17-5515.

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 E-Mail: ilpleadings@johnsonblumberg.com Attorney File No. 17-5515 Attorney Code. 40342 Case Number: 2018 CH 01202 TJSC#: 41-2306 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 # 2018 CH 01202 I3182706 ____________________________ IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A MR. COOPER Plaintiff, -v.- WILLIAM M. TILLEY, ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Defendants 2020CH01995 421 HURON 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 October 5, 2021, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 7, 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 421 HURON STREET, PARK FOREST, IL 60466 Property Index No. 31-35-417-003-0000 The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within 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. 14-20-01626 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 2020CH01995 TJSC#: 41-1652 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 # 2020CH01995 I3182802 ____________________________ AC 12-15-2021 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE, FOR THE HOLDERS OF THE CIM TRUST 2018-NR1, MORTGAGE-BACKED NOTES, SERIES 2018-NR1; Plaintiff, vs.

BARBARA J. STEADMAN; CITIMORTGAGE INC., SUCCESSOR

BY MERGER TO ASSOCIATES HOME EQUITY SERVICES, INC.; UNKNOWN OWNERS, GENERALLY AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 17 CH 15663 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, January 18, 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. 31-02-326-006-0000.

Commonly known as 828 Maple Road, Flossmoor, IL 60422. 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 Mr. Matthew C. Abad at Plaintiff's Attorney, Kluever Law Group, 225 West Washington Street, Chicago, Illinois 60606.

(312) 236-0077.

SPSF.3165 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3182841 ____________________________ IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR MASTR ASSET BACKED SECURITIES TRUST 2003-OPT2, MORTGAGE PASS THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2003-OPT2; Plaintiff, vs.

PAUL A. TESTA; SHERRI TESTA AKA SHERRI A. TESTA; PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES LLC; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 19 CH 14697 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, January 18, 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. 32-25-305-009-0000.

Commonly known as 1777 222nd Place, Sauk Village, IL 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 Law Clerk at Plaintiff's Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 3609455. W19-1119 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3182846 ____________________________ IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for Lehman XS Trust Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-9N; Plaintiff, vs. Blessing Wachukwu; Unknown Beneficiaries of Chicago

Title Land Trust Company, as Trustee under the provisions of a Trust Agreement dated November 1,2006 and known as Trust Number 8002348216; Chicago Title Land Trust Company, as Trustee under the provisions of a Trust Agreement dated November 1, 2006 and known as Trust Number 8002348216; Unknown Owners and Non Record Claimants Defendants, 20 CH 2352 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, January 18, 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. 31-02-309-039-0000.

Commonly known as 18920 Harding Avenue, Flossmoor, IL 60422. 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 Law Clerk at Plaintiff's Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 360-9455. W19-1207 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3182857 ____________________________ IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE FOR FIRST FRANKLIN MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2006FF11; MORTGAGE PASS THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2006-FF11; Plaintiff, vs.

JOSE ALCANTAR AKA JOSE G. ALCANTAR; MARIA GARCIA AKA MARIA ALCANTAR AKA MARIA D. ALCANTAR AKA MARIA DEL CARMEN ALCANTAR AKA MARIA DEL CARMEN; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 17 CH 9145 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Wednesday, January 19, 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. 32-29-409-051-0000.

Commonly known as 214 West 27th Place, South 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, Anselmo Lindberg & Associates, LLC, 1771 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563-1890. (630) 453-6960.

F17040234 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3182873 ____________________________ IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING LLC; Plaintiff, vs. TERRENCE L. OLIVER AKA TERRENCE OLIVER; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 18 CH 13514 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 Thursday, January 20, 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. 32-35-103-016-0000.

Commonly known as 920 Mary Byrne Drive, Sauk Village, 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, Anselmo Lindberg & Associates, LLC, 1771 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 605631890. (630) 453-6960. F18100017 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3182983 ____________________________ AC 12-22-21 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION HSBC BANK USA NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE IN TRUST FOR THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF ACE SECURITIES CORP. HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST SERIES 2006FM2, ASSET BACKED PASS THROUGH CERTIFICATES; Plaintiff, vs. DWAYNE A. WALKER; MOGDA S. WALKER; CENTIER BANK; UNKNOWN OWNERS GENERALLY, AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 18 CH 16093 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, January 25, 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. 31-14-302-025-0000.

Commonly known as 20500 Parthenon Way, Olympia Fields, IL 60461. 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 Mr. Matthew C. Abad at Plaintiff's Attorney, Kluever Law Group, 225 West Washington Street, Chicago, Illinois 60606. (312) 236-0077.

SPS00001-18FC1 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3183423 ____________________________ IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.; Plaintiff, vs. Osayemwenr O. Yeniievveka, AKA Osayemwenre O. Yemi-Eweka, AKA Osaye YemiEweka, AKA Osayemwenr Yemieweka; Victoria Place Homeowners Association; Defendants, 21 CH 3639 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, January 25, 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. 31-36-203-041-0000.

Commonly known as 440 Victoria Circle, Park Forest, IL 60466. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff's Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611. 21-014824 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3183426 ____________________________ IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING LLC Plaintiff, -v.- HASSAN O. MCCRAY A/K/A HASSAN MC CRAY Defendants 2019CH07588 662 W. 15TH STREET 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 October 14, 2021, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 18, 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 662 W. 15TH STREET,

CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL 60411 Property Index No. 32-19-309-024 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. 14-19-05923 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 2019CH07588 TJSC#: 41-2397 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 # 2019CH07588 I3183660 ____________________________

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