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On Wednesday, she discussed during a virtual hearing how the Illinois Emergency Homeowner Assistance Fund will provide relief to those experiencing financial hardships due to COVID19. (CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS

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Illinois will launch federally-funded mortNewgage stateassistance laws taking effectthis Jan.spring 1 program Minimum wage pets inavailable public housing among new homeowners changes Continued from page 1 Uphike, to $30,000 for pandemic-affected Continued from page 1

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BY PETER HANCOCK will be able Capitol News Illinois to apply for a phancock@capitolnewsillinois.com grant of up to SPRINGFIELD – Minimum $30,000 that wage workers in Illinois will see a boostwill in their hourly pay to $12 eliminate orper hour starting Jan. 1, while tenants in affordable housingreduce units will be allowed to keep pets. arrearages Those are just some of the more associated with than 300 new laws that take effect in the homeownership. 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.

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tenants to keep pets is the result assistance fund is meant to be a fund of last resort.” ofBy Senate Bill 154,

by Sen. Linda GRACE KINNICUTT Faust said IHDA will begin a public relations and information campaign Holmes, D-Aurora, Rep. StephCapitol News and Illinois to start educating homeowners about how to reach out to housing counseling anie Kifowit, D-Oswego. It provides gkinnicutt@capitolnewsillinois.com agencies or their mortgage provider to start preparing the necessary paperwork that tenants of multifamily housing for when the application process opens. units that are acquired, built or renThe Illinois Emergency Homeowner Assistance Fund overseen by IHDA “Our goal will be to get all the dollars out the door,” Faust said. ovated with money from the Illinois is a federally-funded program that is dedicated to assist Illinois homeowners Homeowners are recommended to begin the process now to reach out to Affordable Housing Trust Fund that have struggled to pay their mortgage due to the COVID-19 pandemic. their service provider and housing counseling agencies so when the applicamay keep up to two cats or one dog “I know we’ve been waiting for these funds for a while and it’s really tions do open, they’ll be eligible for financial assistance. weighing less than 50 pounds. been a holdup from the U.S. Treasury (of) being able to get this money out Since the pandemic began, IHDA has distributed hundreds of millions of It applies to residents of housing the door,” House Housing Committee Chair Delia Ramirez, D-Chicago, said dollars in federal funding for rental assistance programs. For the May to July units that are designated as affordduring a hearing Wednesday.

2021 application period, IHDA distributed more than $593 million to fund able housing for low- and very-lowFunded through the American Rescue Plan Act that passed Congress in nearly 65,000 applications, according to its website. income families. The bill passed March 2021, $387 million will be available through the emergency assistance Faust said the agency expects to distribute about $200 million this year both chambers in its final form on fund for homeowners. based on the ongoing impact caused by the pandemic, plus an additional $50 May 30 and Gov. JB Pritzker signed The ARPA funds provided assistance for rent and utilities, as well as $387 million for people who are behind on property taxes. it into law Aug. 6. million for the soon-to-launch mortgage assistance program.

IHDA also allocated $75 million in COVID-19 Affordable Housing Other new laws include: Homeowners will be able to apply for a grant of up to $30,000 that will Grant Program funds created by the American Rescue Plan. Chrissy Moran, Vehicle taxes: SB58 raises the prieliminate or reduce arrearages associated with homeownership.

IHDA managing director of multifamily financing, said the funds help develvate vehicle tax, which is a sales tax Funds can also be used to prevent mortgage delinquencies and defaults, opers overcome increased construction costs related to the pandemic. paid on the purchase of vehicles, by foreclosures, loss of utilities or home energy services and displacement of Currently, IHDA has 5,325 units under construction across 22 counties. $75 for each model year where the homeowners experiencing financial hardship after Jan. 21, 2020.

The grant will help fund an additional 1,800 affordable units for senior citipurchase price is less than $15,000 Homeowners must contact their mortgage servicer or a housing counselzens, veterans and families. and by $100 for vehicles priced ing agency to ask for help and then, depending on the outcome, can apply for Capitol News Illinois is a nonprofit, nonpartisan news service covering above that amount. However, the assistance through IHDA. state government and distributed to more than 400 newspapers statewide. It is registration fee for trailers weighing “These are requirements that the federal government and Treasury are imfunded primarily by the Illinois Press Foundation and the Robert R. McCorless than 3,000 pounds will drop to parting to us,” IHDA Executive Director Kristin Faust said.

“The homeowner mick Foundation. $36 instead of $118.

College admissions: HB226, establishing the Higher Education Fair Admissions Act, prohibits public colleges and universities from requiring applicants to submit address, Secretary Cardona discusses his priorities for conhigher education systems, making postsecondary education more affordable, SAT, ACTInormajor other standardized test tinued recovery through the and putting students and families first in all the Department of Education’s scores as part of the admissions pro-pandemic and improving America’s education system more broadly work. cess, although prospective students In a major address at the Department of Education, U.S. Secretary may choose to submit them if they of Education Miguel Cardona laid out his vision for continued recovery Secretary Cardona laid out key actions in four priority areas that will wish. through theSB1682 pandemic and his priorities for broader investments in America’s guide the Department’s work over the coming months and years: Drug prices: requires education system to ensure all students can succeed and thrive. During the Support students through pandemic response and recovery. pharmacies to post a notice inaddress, Secretary Cardona discussed key strategies the Department, schools, Engaging families as core partners to educators. forming consumers that they may and current colleges and universities must take to help students, educators, and Addressing missed instruction through intensive tutoring, extended request pharmacy retail school learning time, and other evidence-based practices. prices at thecommunities point of sale. – from preschool through postsecondary education – continue recover from Increasing access to social, emotional, and mental health supports for all FOID card to changes: HB562 en-the pandemic and address inequities that have long existed in our education system. students. acts several changes to the Firearm “Reopeningcard schools—and keeping them open—while critical, is inEncouraging every student to participate in at least one extracurricular Owner Identification law. sufficient.

Our hardest and activity.

Among other things, it provides formost important work lies ahead,” said Secretary Cardona in the address.

“Our students’ success is at stake. Not just the stuBoldly address opportunity and achievement gaps. a streamlined renewal process for dents we serve today, but for those who have yet to be born.

Our task is not Increasing funding for Title I schools and for IDEA in order to close FOID cards and Concealed Carry only to improve our education system from where it was before the pandemgaps in access to educational opportunity.

Licenses for people who voluntarily ic, but also to records. take bolder Providing every family the opportunity to start on a level playing field submit fingerprint It alsoaction to elevate it to lead the world.” through free, universal pre-K and affordable high-quality child care. allows theDuring Illinois his Stateremarks, Police to Secretary Cardona underscored the work the Biden-Harris Administration has done to help nearly all schools reopen Investing in, recruiting, and supporting the professional development of issue a combined FOID card and for in-person learning over the last year.

When President Biden assumed a diverse educator workforce, including special education teachers, paraproConcealed Carry License to qualiGov. JB Pritzker is shown here earlier this year in a Capitol News Illinois file photo. The governor signed more than just and 46% of America’s were open full-time in person. Today, fessionals, and bilingual educators so education jobs are ones that people 300 bills that become law on Jan. 1. (Capitol News Illinois file photo) fiedoffice, applicants, it establishes a schools areCrime open.Intelligence Because of the American Rescue Plan, guidance from the from all backgrounds want to pursue. new96% Violent Task Department of Education and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Challenging states districts toPresident fix broken Unitedand States.

In June, Joe systems that may perpetuits public health authorities from to the appropriate school support Force to take enforcement action expanded access to tests and testing resources, and the hard work of educaate inequities in our schools.

Biden also signed a bill designating regulating or shutting down lemonpersonnel. against people with revoked FOID tors, families, district leaders, andOfficial schoolflags: communities, America’sade students Make higher inclusive and affordable.

Juneteenth more as a federal holiday. stands or similar operations that education HB605 requires cards. have returned to classrooms across the country.

And while the Department Providing targeted loan relief to student borrowers. are operated by children under the state agencies and institutions to Student mental health: HB576 continues to focus on keeping schools open, it is also focused on strategies Holding colleges and universities accountable for taking advantage of Capitol News Illinois is a purchase Illinois and American flags age of 16. Known as “Hayli’s Law,” and SB1577 allow students in Illito help students make up for lost instructional time, access the mental health borrowers. nonprofit, nonpartisan news it was inspired by 12-year-old Hayli that are made in the United States. nois up to five excused absences to supports they need, invest in our educators, and make improvements in ourwhose lemonade Ensuring loan payment options that reflect their ecoservice have covering state government Martinez, stand inborrowers Hair styles: SB817 prohibits attend to their mental or behavioral education system to address inequities that existed long before the pandemic. nomic circumstances. and distributed to more than 400 Kankakee was shut down by local discrimination in schools against health without providing a medical Secretary Cardona laid out howindividuals the American Making long term improvements newspapers statewide. to It isprograms funded like Public Service Loan officials. on theRescue groundsPlan of is supporting note. Those students will be given these efforts now, and how additional investments in our education system Forgiveness and creating a strong Gainful Employment Rule so career primarily by the Illinois Press Juneteenth: HB3922 recognizwearing natural or ethnic hairstyles, an opportunity to make up any can make even greater improvements in ourdreadlocks, schools and communities.

The programs aren’t leaving students with mountains of debt and without good Foundation and the Robert R. es June 19, or “Juneteenth, ” as an which include braids, work they missed during the first Secretary also discussed strategies to improve America’s postsecondary jobthat opportunities.

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U.S. Postal Service Salutes Legendary Sculptor Edmonia Lewis WASHINGTON PRNewswire -- The U.S. Lewis’s drawing of the muse Urania, her Postal Service celebrated the life and legacy of earliest known work, was made during her time Edmonia Lewis, the first African American and at Oberlin College in Ohio. In Boston in the early Native American sculptor to earn international rec1860s, Lewis sculpted clay, plaster and marble ognition, as the 45th honoree in the Black Heritage busts and medallion portraits of famous men Stamp series during a first-day-of-issue ceremony and women. She exhibited and sold plaster-cast at the Smithsonian American Art Museum. replicas at public events.

“Edmonia Lewis was a woman of great courIn 1865, Lewis sailed for Europe and settled age, talent and perseverance who broke through in Rome, where she created marble neoclassical gender, race and class barriers,” said Dr. Joshua D. sculptures that often incorporated African AmerColin, the Postal Service’s chief retail and delivery ican and Native American subjects. A Roman officer, who served as the dedicating official. “The Catholic, she also made numerous religious Postal Service is proud to honor this great Amersculptures and took commissions for sculptures ican sculptor with a beautiful commemorative for churches in Baltimore and Scotland. At the Forever stamp.” time, her studio became a must-see attraction for Joining Colin to dedicate the stamp were American tourists. She continued to sculpt busts artist Alex Bostic; Stephanie Stebich, director of of prominent Americans who visited Rome in the the Smithsonian American Art Museum; Karen 1870s and 1880s, and she frequently returned to Lemmey, curator of sculpture at the Smithsonian the United States to exhibit and sell her work.

American Art Museum; Lisa Farrington, director With heightened attention to Lewis’s life and of the Howard University Gallery of Art and asso- PRNewsfoto/U.S. Postal Service career in recent decades, previously unlocated ciate dean for fine arts at the university; and Antonio Alcalá, USPS art works have come to light, and she has become more widely repredirector. sented in museums and private collections. As the public continues to “As the holder of the largest collection of Edmonia Lewis’s discover the beautiful subtleties of Lewis’s work, scholars will further work, the Smithsonian American Art Museum has a long history of interpret her role in American art and the ways she explored, affirmed championing this great American sculptor, and we are delighted to or de-emphasized her complex cultural identity to meet or expand the host this first-day stamp event in her honor,” Stebich said. artistic expectations of her day.

The Edmonia Lewis Forever pane of stamps is now available at Additional information about Edmonia Lewis is available on the Post Office locations nationwide. News of the stamps is being shared Smithsonian American Art Museum’s website and on Google Arts & with the hashtags #Edmonia Lewis and #BlackHeritageStamps.

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The Stamp art features a casein-paint portrait of Lewis, based on The Edmonia Lewis Heritage stamp is being issued as a Forever a photograph by Augustus Marshall made in Boston between 1854 stamp, which are always equal in value to the current First-Class Mail and 1871. Alcalá designed the stamp with art by Alex Bostic.

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The work Edmonia Lewis produced during her prolific career Postal Products evokes the complexity of her social identity. Known by an Ojibwe Customers may purchase stamps and other philatelic products name that translated into English as Wildfire, she made and sold through The Postal Store at usps.com/shopstamps, by calling 844crafts for tourists for part of her childhood when she lived with her 737-7826 or at Post Office locations nationwide. aunts near Niagara Falls, NY. Many details of Lewis’s early life are Information on ordering first-day-of-issue postmarks and covers unclear, and Lewis herself cultivated a deliberate air of mystery about is at usps.com/shop. her upbringing. Her brother, a successful entrepreneur, appears to The Postal Service generally receives no tax dollars for operating have funded her education – a rare opportunity for a young American expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to woman in the 1850s. fund its operations.

Pressed Honors Black History Month Through Local Artist Collaborations LOS ANGELES PRNewswire -- This Black History Roma Osowo (Dallas-Fort Worth Artist) – Osowo is a Month, Pressed is raising food accessibility awareness color-loving abstract artist who creates vibrant and joywith the help of three Black female artists who are filled art. Throughout her career, Osowo has taken pride passionate about increasing food accessibility within in giving back to causes near and dear to her, which their communities. Working to benefit local comincludes supporting food accessibility locally by domunity fridge programs, Pressed is unveiling three nating items to local food banks on a monthly basis. limited-edition labels and tote bags designed by the Uma Leoni (Los Angeles Artist) – Leoni is a artists. Each label showcases the vibrancy of the self-taught artist that enjoys painting abstract faces artists’ experiences while furthering Pressed’s mission that encourage a sense of familiarity. Since graduatto provide food accessibility across the country. ing college, Leoni has donated to local organizations These limited-edition labels will be featured on three started by her peers that support food accessibility in their of Pressed’s most popular juices: Greens 3, Citrus 2, and the communities.

Strawberry Orange Mango Smoothie. A portion “At Pressed, we believe everyone deserves to Working to benefit local community have access to the best of what nature has to offer, of sales* of each bottle sold will be donated to fund up to 60 fridges across the nation through an fridge programs, Pressed is unveil- which is why we’re dedicated to raising awareness ing three limited-edition labels and organization called Freedge, an international mutu- tote bags designed by the artists. around food accessibility by partnering with other al-aid organization with a mission to reduce food PRNewsfoto/Pressed. community leaders who share the same mission,” insecurity and food waste. said Michelle Peterson, Chief Marketing Officer.

Jourdan Ash (New York City Creative) – “Each of these inspiring artists have brought our Ash is a Harlem native and multifaceted creative that celebrates her food accessibility mission to life by supporting community fridge passions and community through art. She has been able to help her programs, like Freedge, through their artwork and dedication to the community through volunteering and curating events that help suplocal communities they live in.” port her local community fridges.

For more information, visit pressed.com.

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Warner Music Group / Blavatnik Family Foundation Social Justice Fund Announces Third Tranche of Grants NEW YORK PRNewswire -- The Warner Music Group / Blavatnik Family Foundation Social Justice Fund (WMG/ BFF SJF) announced its third set of grantee partners – further advancing its vision of addressing systemic racism and making real change in the lives of historically underserved and marginalized populations. With investments in 15 organizations totaling $9.35 million, this slate of grants focuses on the Fund’s three strategic pillars – criminal justice reform, education, and arts and culture – while also addressing the intersection of race and gender inequity and the rising prominence of youth organizing in racial justice movements across Warner Music Group’s global markets.

“Structural racism constricts the breath, voice and freedom of Black communities, particularly as it intersects with other forms of inequity,” said Lorelei Williams, Executive Director of the WMG/ BFF SJF. “With this docket, we were intentional about funding at those crossroads – where racism, poverty, sexism, homophobia, transphobia and xenophobia collide with devastating impact.

We also want to create opportunities for youth empowerment, planting seeds for future generations to thrive.”

Music industry pipeline organizations, such as Diversify the Stage, which provides career opportunities in music and live entertainment to underrepresented communities, and Gender Amplified, founded by Atlantic Records producer Ebonie Smith, will be among the first to receive support.

Grant Recipients: Criminal Justice A New Way of Life Anti-Recidivism Coalition (ARC) Bard Prison Initiative Borealis Philanthropy Black Alliance for Just Immigration (BAJI) Brazil Human Rights Fund Grantmakers for Girls of Color (G4GC) Arts & Culture ARRAY Alliance Highlander Center Manos Visibles Education Diversify the Stage Gender Amplified Hidden Genius Project West African Vocational Education (WAVE) Multi-Pillar BOLD (Black Organizing for Leadership & Dignity) For more information about the Fund, please visit https://www.wmg.com/fund.

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ORLANDO, Fla., PRNewswire -- Grande Lakes Orlando, the beautiful 500-acre luxury resort complex that The Ritz-Carlton Orlando and JW Marriott Orlando call home, has exciting plans for 2022 that will see the return of best-loved programs and introduction of new partnerships. Offering an array of highly personalized activities, Grand Lakes Orlando caters to every type of traveler – from couples looking for a romantic spa weekend to families in search of an adventurous getaway. Here, the perfect experience can be found for every type of traveler.

For the Culinary Enthusiast Discover authentic culinary experiences at Grande Lakes Orlando, where JW Marriott Orlando and The Ritz-Carlton Orlando offer twelve unique food and beverage concepts, powered by the complex’s sustainable farm, garden and apiary, Whisper Creek Farm.

Diverse menus range from Southern recipes at Highball & Harvest, artisanal café fare at First Drop, refreshing poolside dining at Bleu, and farm-to-table small plates and comforts foods at Whisper Creek Farm: The Kitchen.

At The Ritz-Carlton Orlando is the award-winning Knife & Spoon led by Chef John Tesar, a four-time James Beard Award nominee.

A signature New American steak and seafood-forward fare restaurant, Knife & Spoon PRNewsFoto offers an exceptional dining experience. The restaurant’s 2020 debut was recognized as one of the most highly anticipated restaurant openings of the year by The Daily Meal and Vogue.

For the Spa Lover The Ritz-Carlton Spa is both a haven of serenity and a rejuvenating stopover for resort-style wellness programs and treatments. Spanning more than 40,000 square feet, the spa promotes rest and restoration with upscale, holistic treatments such as facials, pedicures and massages. Here, guests can unite body and spirit by enjoying the 4,000-square-foot heated outdoor pool, Vitale Spa Café, featuring healthy cuisine, power shakes, and smoothies, and co-ed relaxation conservatory.

For the Wellness Guru Grande Lakes Orlando recently unveiled a new partnership with Divine Retreats, the most exclusive 7-night wellness retreat in the nation designed to enhance every aspect of wellbeing. In 2022, approximately 35 guests will have the chance to experience this all-inclusive, week-long wellness retreat.

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VALENTINE’S DAY ROMANCE RANCHO PALOS VERDES, Calif. PRNewswire -- Terranea Resort invites guests to indulge this Valentine’s Day with a coastal retreat situated on the 102-acre oasis of the Palos Verdes Peninsula.

Take aim with Cupid’s arrow during couple’s archery lessons, enjoy award-winning al fresco dining, reconnect with a secluded retreat in the resort’s luxury accommodations, rejuvenate with restorative wellness at The Spa, or choose from an alluring array of gifts and experiences to create a memorable and romantic Valentine celebration throughout the month of February.

Luxurious Retreat Guests may enjoy the ultimate romantic getaway with the Coastal Retreat, Third Night Free, or Stay & Give special packages. Celebrated for its natural beauty, the Mediterranean-inspired estate features guestrooms and suites, including spacious casitas and villas, and The Bungalows at Terranea at www.terranea.com.

Stay and Give: Throughout the month of February, Terranea is proud to highlight its partnership with local nonprofit St. Vincent Meals on Wheels, which prepares and delivers nutritious meals to homebound seniors and other vulnerable residents throughout Los Angeles. Guests are encouraged to make a donation at the time of booking or by visiting one of the dining outlets as part of the #foodislove campaign.

Coastal Retreat: Enjoy privacy and plenty of luxurious room to roam with a Southern California vacation home. Stay three or more nights in a Bungalow, Casita, or Villa, and receive 20% off the prevailing rate, plus complimentary parking for one vehicle. Promo code: COAST

Third Night Free: Plan a Southern California vacation at Terranea and receive the third night free. Enjoy extra time to explore outdoor adventures, including whale watching, hiking, plein air painting by the sea, family activities, stand-up paddle boarding, and more. Promo code 3FREE. Restorative Wellness Overlooking the Pacific Ocean and the Palos Verdes coastline, The Spa at Terranea embraces the natural beauty and energy of its idyllic setting to create a transformative experience for body, mind and spirit. Designed by the foremost experts in wellness and restorative therapy, this serene oasis provides oceanfront relaxation.

Fitness classes are also available, in addition to the oceanfront Spa Pool. For more information, please visit the website.

Delectable Dining Terranea’s award-winning signature restaurants are featuring specialty menu offerings including mar’sel, catalina kitchen, bashi, sea beans, and Nelson’s. Refreshing libations are also available at the Lobby Bar & Terrace. Throughout the month of February, Terranea is supporting the St. Vincent Meals on Wheels #foodislove campaign. Just by dining at Nelson’s, bashi, Lobby Bar and catalina kitchen, guests will be able to show their support. Terranea is donating $1 to Meals on Wheels every time someone orders the select menu items.

For additional information about Terranea Resort, visit www. terranea.com, call 866.261.5873, or follow Terranea on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

Galaxy Macau Integrated Resorts Lights up the Michelin Stars Again MACAU PRNewswire -- Continuing its star-winning brilliance, Galaxy Macau Integrated Resorts announced today that StarWorld Hotel, Galaxy Macau™, and Broadway Macau™ make another glorious achievement in the newly released MICHELIN Guide Hong Kong Macau 2022. Feng Wei Ju has been awarded 2 Michelin Stars for the 6th consecutive year, while 8½ Otto e Mezzo BOMBANA and Lai Heen at Galaxy Macau each continue to hold one Michelin star. And three other restaurants received the Michelin Selected restaurants recognition. The extraordinary performance of these Michelin-star-studded restaurants demonstrates Galaxy Macau Integrated Resorts’ continuous effort in the innovation of catering services and expertise, inspiring these high-quality restaurants to offer a plethora of gastronomic adventures and epicurean delights for guests from all over the world.

Feng Wei Ju at StarWorld Hotel has been awarded 2 Michelin

stars for six consecutive years, staking its claim in the Michelin guide on authentic Hunan and Sichuan flavors. At the helm is Chan Chek Keong, the Executive Chinese Chef who has been dedicated to Sichuan and Hunan cuisines for more than 27 years.

Introducing high-quality ingredients and seasonings sourced straight from their origins, Feng Wei Ju combines traditional and inventive culinary techniques to infuse its unique Hunan and Sichuan aesthetic into authentic spicy delicacies for gourmets. In addition to various signature delicacies carefully presented by the masterly culinary team, the restaurant’s meticulous service has also been widely praised. Complemented with an elegant dining atmosphere, Feng Wei Ju stands preeminent among Hunan and Sichuan restaurants in Hong Kong and Macau.

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TESSA THOMPSON IS THE NEWEST FACE OF ARMANI BEAUTY PARIS PRNewswire -- Armani and will reprise the role in the forthcoming beauty is pleased to announce American “Thor: Love and Thunder”, set for release in actress Tessa Thompson as the newest 2022. In 2019, Thompson appeared on the face. Thompson will feature in both the cover of TIME magazine as the Leader of campaigns for the iconic LUMINOUS the Next Generation. In 2020, Thompson SILK FOUNDATION and the new LIP co-starred in “Sylvie’s Love”, which she POWER, shot by Swedish photographer executive produced as well. Thompson has Mikael Jansson. most recently won acclaim for her role as Tessa Thompson for Armani beauty Irene Redfield in Rebecca Hall’s 1920s-set

by Mikael Jansson film “Passing,” released in November 2021 LUMINOUS SILK FOUNDATION on Netflix. The film is an adaptation of Nella is known to be the first expression of Larsen’s 1920s Harlem Renaissance novel Armani’s philosophy of perfecting the that explores the practice of racial passcomplexion with the lightest touch, and ing. Alongside her acting career, in 2021, comes with a range that spans 40 colors, Thompson launched her own production to suit every skin tone. LIP POWER is a company, Viva Maude, for which she signed longwear satin lipstick formulated with a first look deal with HBO/HBO Max, beprotective, comfortable oils and high-inginning with the book to screen adaptations tensity pigments to deliver vivid color with of “The Secret Lives of Church Ladies” and all-day wear, comfort and a lightweight “Who Fears Death.” In addition, Thompson feel. Its innovative drop-shaped bullet created and will exec produce the docu-seallows for ease of application and precise, ries for Hulu entitled “Puzzle Talk,” which defined lines.

Tessa Thompson for Armani beauty by Mikael Jansson is currently in development.

“My idea of beauty applies to Tessa Thompson joins Armani beauty every woman as it enhances her personality and uniqueness. Tessa alongside actresses Cate Blanchett, Zhong Chuxi, Adria Arjona, Alice Thompson struck me with the radiant energy she exudes, the vibrant Pagani, and Greta Ferro; actors Ryan Reynolds, Jackson Yee, and calmness of her way of being. I am delighted to be able to work with Nicholas Hoult; and models Barbara Palvin, Madisin Rian and Valher and express a new facet of the feminine kaleidoscope of Armani entina Sampaio. Each Armani beauty face, in their own unique way, beauty”, said Giorgio Armani. incarnates Giorgio Armani’s vision of beauty.

Tessa Thompson added: “Our ideas around what is beautiful, For over 20 years, Armani beauty has been delivering beautifully culturally, are shifting, and becoming more inclusive. What I love textured make-up, skincare formulated from the most pioneering sciabout Armani is the way in which it empowers any kind of woman to ence, as well as fragrances created with the rarest ingredients. Inspired feel her best self.” by real people and their needs, the make-up line is created to enhance Thompson, who was born in Los Angeles, started in theater then natural beauty, revealing rather than hiding, and is renowned for had small roles in television before establishing her name in film. Her several iconic products: Luminous Silk and Power Fabric foundations first notable, breakout film role was “Dear White People” in 2014, as well as the Neo Nude makeup range, Eyes to Kill mascara and Eye then followed by Ava DuVernay’s 2014 film “Selma”. Thompson is Tint eyeshadow, and liquid lipstick Lip Maestro as well as the latest also known for her role in the Emmy-nominated drama series “WestLip Power lipstick. The skincare line includes the signature anti-aging world”. In 2015, Thompson starred in “Creed” and reprised her role in range Crema Nera. The brand encompasses men’s and women’s fra“Creed II” in November 2018. Thompson is currently in production grance collections, among which are the iconic Acqua Di Giò, Code, of Creed III. Thompson played Valkyrie in the Marvel film “Thor: Sì, and My Way, as well as the haute couture fragrances range Armani Ragnarok” in 2017, followed by “Avengers: Endgame” in 2019, / Privé.

DARK & LOVELY LAUNCHES NEW INITIATIVE:

BUILDING BEAUTIFUL FUTURES

NEW YORK PRNewswire -- During National Mentoring Month this January, Dark & Lovely, a pioneer and leader in Black beauty is launching Building Beautiful Futures: Closing the Opportunity Gap, a multi-year commitment that will help bring educational and career equity to Black, female college students and young professionals. “Opportunity gap” refers to the fact that the arbitrary circumstances in which people are born—such as their race, ethnicity, ZIP code, and socioeconomic status—impact their opportunities in life, rather than all people having the same chance to achieve to the best of their potential. Recognizing the growing opportunity gap for young Black PRNewsFoto women, particularly post-pandemic, Dark & Lovely is partnering with The NAACP Youth & College Division to provide scholarships, mentorship and career coaching opportunities to recent graduates and those pursuing four-year degrees. Actress, producer, “artivist” and Dark & Lovely brand ambassador, Storm Reid will lend her voice to help inspire and uplift young women

throughout the program.

“As a working actress, college student and Black woman, I know first-hand how important it is to have access to resources and mentors to help you achieve your goals. You can’t do it alone,” stated Storm Reid. “That’s why I am excited to partner with Dark & Lovely to help impact the lives of so many young women like myself, who hope to break barriers and shatter glass ceilings.”

Higher student debt coupled with lower pay and workplace discrimination have placed Black women at a disadvantage. In fact, according to The Education Trust, more than half of White women (51.4%) have a college degree, compared to 36.1% of Black women, while Black women owe 22% more in student debt. Additionally, 50% of Black women are thinking of leaving their job in the next 2 years citing lack of support and mentors (Working Mother).

Join Dark & Lovely in the fight to Close the Opportunity Gap by visiting https://softsheen-carson.com/buildingbeautifulfutures.

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CAROL’S DAUGHTER TRANSFORMS WASH DAY ONCE AGAIN NEW YORK, PRNewswire -Carol’s Daughter, a leader in natural hair care, is expanding its award-winning Wash Day Delight collection with four new styling products: The Wash Day Delight Cream-Serum Moisturizer with Aloe, the Wash Day Delight Gel-To-Foam Styler with Aloe, the Cream-Serum Moisturizer with Rose Water, and the Gel-To-Foam Styler with Rose Water. Now, you can move and groove through your wash day with next level styling in half the time.

Specially formulated to cut down the time it takes to style hair during the “wash day” process, these new, vegan-friendly additions will join the Wash Day Delight shampoo and conditioner for a complete system that cleanses, moisturizes and defines all textures and hair types. Containing no sulfates, parabens, silicones or artificial colors, each product transforms when applied to the hair - from a gel to a foam, and from a cream to a serum - allowing for bouncy defined curls and lightweight conditioning that moves with you.

“You may notice a theme with Wash Day Delight – first we saved you time on wash day with water that turned to foam, and gave you soft, ultra clean and never stripped hair,” said company FoundPRNewsFoto/ er, Lisa Price. “Next, Carol’s Daughter we hit you with the jelly that turned to a conditioning cream and gave you the slip you need for super-fast detangling.

NOW, we are back with two transformative stylers that are sure to give your curls the love and care they need, while giving you time back to enjoy on Wash Day.” Carol’s Daughter Wash Day Delight Cream-Serum Moisturizer Bringing together the power of a cream and serum, this lightweight moisturizer is infused with Aloe & Glycerin to provide curls and coils with 24-hour hydration. When applied, the Wash Day Cream-Serum softens, and prevents frizz with easy slip and a lightweight feel that won’t weigh hair down. Blended with moisturizing Aloe and Glycerin, as well as with delicate Rose Water and Glycerin.

Carol’s Daughter Wash Day Delight Gel-To-Foam Styler This transformative Gel-to-Foam Styler easily moves through your hair with even and fluid distribution from root to ends, leaving behind the definition and lightweight hold of a gel.

Available with moisturizing Aloe and Glycerin, as well as with soothing Rose Water and Glycerin.

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Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists supports transition away from Universal Case Investigation for COVID-19 ATLANTA and ARLINGTON, Va., PRNewswire -- The Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO), Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists (CSTE), National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO), Big Cities Health Coalition (BCHC), and Association of Public Health Laboratories (APHL) support state, local, territorial, and tribal health departments in transitioning away from universal case investigation and contact tracing at this point in the COVID-19 pandemic to a more strategic approach of outbreak investigations and targeted case investigations.

Although universal case investigation and contact tracing was implemented in spring 2020 to slow COVID-19 transmission, much has changed over the past year prompting the need for a revised public health approach. This includes the wide availability of safe and effective vaccines, better understanding of the epidemiology of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, and the emergence of the more infectious Omicron variant.

While universal case investigation and contact tracing during the initial phase of the pandemic was justified in the attempt to contain the pandemic, most experts agree this is no longer optimal. We urge a refocus of our public health efforts and resources, with an emphasis on targeting investigations in higher risk settings serving vulnerable populations and other

critical measures to better protect the public.

Although it is no longer optimal for public health to universally investigate and monitor individual COVID-19 cases and their contacts, contact tracing remains a necessary public health tool for interrupting ongoing transmission of COVID-19 and preventing disease in the most vulnerable populations, especially in certain higher risk congregate residential settings (e.g., correctional facilities and nursing homes) or in other specific situations, such as outbreak investigations or if warranted based on concerning changes in the clinical or epidemiological characteristics of the virus. Individual jurisdictions may also consider continuing contact tracing in other settings, including schools and child-care centers.

The recommended transition away from universal case investigation and contact tracing for COVID-19 does not suggest these tools have limited value in the setting of many priority infectious diseases. Indeed, case investigation and

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contact tracing by public health officials remains a vital, well-established method for the control of other communicable diseases, such as measles, HIV, and sexually transmitted diseases, like gonorrhea.

To access the full statement, including a list of six key public health strategies for COVID-19 prevention and care, visit https://tinyurl. com/yckvt46u.

Founded in 1951, the Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists (CSTE) represents the interests of State Epidemiologists from all 50 U.S. states and territories. CSTE is also the professional home to more than 2200 practicing applied epidemiologists.

For information, visit https://www.cste.org/.

ASTHO is the national nonprofit organization representing the public health agencies of the United States, the U.S. territories and Freely Associated States, and Washington, D.C., as well as the more than 100,000 public health professionals these agencies employ. ASTHO members, the chief health officials of these jurisdictions, are dedicated to formulating and influencing sound public health policy and to ensuring excellence in public health practice.

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Celebrating Black Women on the Federal Bench

By Ben Jealous President Joe Biden’s first year in office has brought both triumphs and disappointments. There’s no question that the administration has work to do on voting rights and on passing the critical social infrastructure pieces of the Build Back Better plan.

But firmly in the “wins” column is the president’s extraordinary success nominating and confirming to the federal bench extraordinarily qualified judges with a demonstrated commitment to civil rights, especially Black women judges. This is profoundly important to our legal system, to how justice is administered and to how everyday people experience life in our democracy, whether they ever find themselves in court or not.

That’s because even though the Supreme Court grabs headlines when it decides a big case, the high court takes only a few cases every year. The vast majority of federal cases is decided in the lower courts, at the circuit and district levels. This is where rulings are made that affect our right to vote, to not be discriminated against in housing or on the, to access health care, and so much more.

Having a strong contingent of Black women judges on these courts means the lived experience they bring -- in addition to their stellar legal credentials -- is coming into play in deciding cases that will shape all our lives for years to come.

The numbers tell a powerful story. A full 65 percent of President Biden’s circuit court nominees have been people of color. Three quarters have been women, and 42 percent have been Black women. These statistics break all previous for inclusion on the critically important

circuit courts, whose opinions establish the law in all the states in their region.

The president has shown a similar commitment to diversity on the district courts, as well. And all this comes against a backdrop of record-shattering appointments overall: Biden has had more lower federal court judges (circuit and district combined) confirmed than any other president in his first year, in 60 years.

Probe beneath the numbers and you discover even more compelling stories: the personal histories of the Black women tapped by Biden to serve on our highest courts.

A distinguished Yale Law School graduate, Candace Jackson-Akiwumi had her pick of high-powered legal jobs. She worked for a while at a prestigious law firm, then quit to become a public defender, representing people who could not afford a lawyer. In that role, she helped expose the government’s use of “phony stash houses,” a way to trap people into committing crimes they would not otherwise commit. Today she serves as the only Black judge on the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals in Chicago.

Similarly, Yale alumna Eunice Lee spent 20 years at Manhattan’s Office of the Appellate Defender, representing poor people in New York City convicted of felonies.

Today she is a judge on the Second Circuit Court of Appeals in New York.

And Ketanji Brown Jackson, a Harvard Law graduate, devoted years of her career to public service, representing low-income people in Washington, D.C., as a public defender. She also served on the U.S. Sentencing Commission, where she worked to end the unjust discrep-

ancy between sentences for crack and powder cocaine.

Today she serves on the D.C. Circuit and is often talked about as a future Supreme Court nominee.

The paths to confirmation for these women and their fellow nominees were tainted by attacks, racist and otherwise. The right-wing press criticized these nominees as “radical liberals.” The Senate Judiciary Committee asked Jackson and Jackson-Akiwumi point-blank at their confirmation hearings if race would play a role in their judicial decision-making. And far-right conservatives did everything they could to delay their confirmation. But all of them prevailed, with dignity, grit and grace, the qualities that so many accomplished Black women have shown in the face of adversity.

And the story is still being written. On the campaign trail, President Biden promised to name the first Black woman to the Supreme Court, and Justice Stephen Breyer’s retirement paves the way for that to occur. Soon, we may see that woman take a long-overdue and rightful seat on the nation’s highest court; I look forward to celebrating that beautiful and momentous day.

Ben Jealous serves as president of People For the American Way and Professor of Practice in the Africana Studies Department at the University of Pennsylvania where he teaches leadership. Jealous has decades of experience as a leader, coalition builder, campaigner for social justice and seasoned nonprofit executive. In 2008, he was chosen as the youngest-ever president and CEO of the NAACP. He is a graduate of Columbia University and Oxford, where he was a Rhodes Scholar, and he has taught at Princeton and the University of Pennsylvania.

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ESSENCE CELEBRATES THE POWER OF BLACK LOVE AND BUSINESS (Black PR Wire) NEW YORK-- (BUSINESS WIRE) -- ESSENCE’s January/February 2022 Black History Month issue champions the power of Black love and business by featuring power couple Pinky Cole, CEO and Founder of popular vegan fast food chain Slutty Vegan, and Derrick Hayes, CEO and Owner of Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks. In the cover story, Hot in the Kitchen, ESSENCE talks to the business owners about everything from food, community, their love for each other, second chances and how they turned their multimillion-dollar businesses into a family affair. Here’s what Pinky and Derrick tell ESSENCE: PINKY COLE ON MIXING BUSINESS WITH PLEASURE: “I think that our relationship is symbolic of what the world should look and feel like…It should look and feel like a place where there is no judgment. Just because you might not believe in the things that I believe in, doesn’t mean that we can’t come together in friendship, love and spirituality…”

DERRICK HAYES ON PRNewsFoto HIS ROAD TO SUCCESS, SECOND CHANCES…AND THE FIVE MINUTES THAT CHANGED HIS LIFE (ESSENCE EXCERPT): “…The 34-year-old seems to have it all together now, but that wasn’t always the case. Like many young Black men in inner cities throughout the country, who lack resources and feel there’s no other way to provide for themselves and their families, Hayes once fell into the trap of selling drugs.

‘I got arrested, and I was looking at some time,’ he reveals.

Hayes recalls going to court every day thinking that his life was over. ‘I thought, If I get out of this, I’m straightening my life up. I remember before walking into the courtroom when I was supposed to get sentenced, my sister called and prayed for me. That day was the third time the DA didn’t show up. The judge said he would give the DA five minutes and then he would throw the case out,’ he says. Hayes admits those were the longest five minutes of his life, waiting to hear if his sister’s prayers had worked. Those five minutes until the judge hit the gavel and threw his case out also changed his story. The entrepreneur continues to be deeply thankful for his second chance. ‘While I was walking out, the detective who was supposed to testify against me was coming in,’ he remembers, ‘and I realized how close I came to losing my freedom, and now I had to change my life...’”

PINKY COLE ON HER RESILIENCY: “Let me tell you something about me…I’m so confident in myself that two things are either going to happen—either you’re going to love me and be inspired, or you’re going to be intimidated…”

ACTRESS/PRODUCER/DIRECTOR LENA WAITHE ON WHAT MAKES THE COUPLE UNIQUE: “I think people look at them and see themselves…They inspire others to take their destiny into their own hands. They make it clear that the road was long and difficult, but they continue to wake up every day and get things done. I admire them both a great

‘DELLA MAE’ RECEIVES NAACP IMAGE AWARD NOMINATION

ATLANTA – AspireTV and Damn Write Originals’ dramatic short film Della Mae was nominated for “Outstanding Short Form Series – Comedy or Drama” for the 53rd NAACP Image Awards. The film debuted on AspireTV, the network that celebrates and reflects Black culture and urban lifestyle, last month and will re-air throughout February. In Della Mae, a recently widowed woman takes a leap of faith after her granddaughter reminds her that it’s never too late to follow your dreams.

“To see Della Mae receive a NAACP Image Award nomination for Outstanding Short Form Series Comedy/Drama is a huge reminder that our stories are more than worthy to be told,” said Melissa Ingram, SVP, Multicultural Networks and Strategy, UP Entertainment.

“For years we’ve been inspired by the Damn Write Originals team’s commitment to not only sharing those stories, but also ensuring that our audiences see themselves reflected within them. AspireTV is honored to be a destination for films like Della Mae that give insight to the everyday narratives of people who look like us.”

In 1951 Langston Hughes wrote the poem,

A Dream Deferred, which asks the question, what happens to a dream deferred? Seventy years later, a beautiful answer to that question is Della Mae, produced and led by Damn Write Originals CEO and Founder Nakia Stephens.

This talented, millennial screenwriting collective is fulfilling dreams now.

“Della Mae is such a special film, so divine from the development of the script to the actual production. I didn’t write this film so that I could be nominated or win any award; I never approach my art that way,” said Nakia Stephens, screenwriter and CEO of Damn Write Originals. “My desire was to simply tell a good story and show the beauty and complexities of the intergenerational relationships of Black Southern women. But I think deep down, I knew Della Mae was special; I knew the creatives we collaborated with were special and that’s why being nominated for an NAACP Image Award is such an honor – because from our simple desire to eulogize and reclaim the narratives of Black southern elders came this beautiful honor of being seen, felt, and recognized is such an amazing way.”

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In addition, ESSENCE’s print+digital package features the piece Love, Marriage and Business which highlights more Black power duos who are building generational wealth by keeping it in the family including: Monique & Melvin Rodriguez, Mielle Organics; Kyara Gray & Khalil Uqdah, Charm City Buyers; Ken and Mary Olds, Muggin’ Coffee House; Tim and Kim Lewis, CurlMix; Beatrice Dixon and Simon Gray, The Honeypot Co.; Donna Richardson-Joyner and LaVerne Richardson, Mama LaVerne’s Chicken, Waffles and Pancake Seasoning and Baking Mixes; Yolanda and Rick Williams, Distinct Life; D’Vonne and KeAnna Pickett, The Postman; and Collin, Ryan, and Austin Gill, Frères Branchiaux Candle Co. ESSENCE’s special Black History Month issue also heralds the power of Black beauty, creativity and resiliency with features including: Chief to Chief: ESSENCE CEO Caroline Wanga launches her inaugural column and speaks with Kith’s chief impact officer Sharifa Murdock on securing Black equity.

8 Women In Tech to Watch: These founders confronted industry biases by launching their own ventures, stepping into leadership positions and creating openings for Blacks in tech.

Adrienne Warren Is In Season: The actress, Tony Award winner and Women of the Movement star shines in a stunning fashion spread.

ESSENCE Hair Awards: Welcome to ESSENCE’s curated list of products and tools that help your strands shine with advice from top hairstylists.

Redemption Song: Attorney Bryan Stevenson hopes the Legacy Museum will be a space for national catharsis and salvation.

ESSENCE’s January/February 2022 issue is on newsstands now. For more on this month’s issue, visit ESSENCE. com. (Cover Photo, Drea Nichole) *Essence Ventures founder

Author “Keep Your Eye on The Prize” Reveals Nine Times He Escaped Death SAINT CLOUD, Fla. PRNewswire -- Keep Your Eye on The Prize (Creative Classics Publications US) shares one man’s journey of belief that perseverance can conquer all obstacles with the help of God, even racism. Keep Your Eye on The Prize tells the story of how Kenneth Holmes persevered through racism, segregation, discrimination, severe adversity at home and a few self-inflicted blunders.

In an interview with Brightside Global Trade TV on December 9th, 2021, Ken wows his audience revealing the NINE TIMES he escaped death. Elton Brewington, founder and CEO of Brightside Global Trade TV says, “Ken’s book is a must read. It’s not only about his success, but also an example of the power of God.” Ken’s father, fled the Jim Crow south in the mid 1930’s. He would marry in a mid-sized segregated northern town and start his family. Later, Kenneth Holmes autographing he moved his family to a rural, all white town. his book for Ms. Barbara Keller.

With racism and inequities of opportunities yet in PRNewsFoto their path, Ken and his sibling’s lifestyles spoke of their success. His father stressed “surround yourself with people who can do you some good” Ken In 1978 befriended Ms. Jean Burgdorff, founder and CEO of Burgdorff Realtors, a multi-billion-dollar company and author of the book entitled “It’s Not About the Money” She was instrumental in the start of Ken’s financial success. Ken, without contact with her since 1978, Sadly, she died in 2019.

The book is available on Amazon.com.

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CALL FOR PROPOSALS Lakeside Alliance, Builder of the Obama Presidential Center, seeks proposals from qualified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Women Business Enterprise (WBE), and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) firms, as well as veteran- and LGBTQled firms in support of the following trades: • Roofing • Finish flooring including resilient, wood, carpeting and ceramic tile • Site work including landscaping, site furnishing, final site earthwork, geofoam, unit pavers and others • Finish trades including painting, wall covering, Division 10 and others • Miscellaneous trades including loading dock, demountable partitions, lockers and food service Additional packages will be released in the coming weeks. Contractors who desire to submit a bid for all available packages may learn more about the bidding process at: lakesidealliance.com/ opportunities/potential-bidders.

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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 1-19-2022 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC Plaintiff, -v.CHARLES W. WILLIAMS, JR., CARMEN H. WILLIAMS, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT Defendants 2019CH14998 231 W NORMANDY DR 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 November 10, 2021, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 15, 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 231 W NORMANDY DR, CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL 60411 Property Index No. 32-08-328-0030000 The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other

county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Plaintiff's Attorneys, 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 (630) 794-9876 THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE IL, 60527 630-794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-19-12039 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 2019CH14998 TJSC#: 41-2904 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 # 2019CH14998 I3185346 ____________________________ AC 1-26-2022 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY FSB DBA CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT INDIVIDUALLY BUT AS TRUSTEE FOR PRETIUM MORTGAGE ACQUISITION TRUST; Plaintiff, vs.

WILLIAM BENNETT; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 19 ch 8435 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, March 2, 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. 32-36-108-010-0000.

Commonly known as 22347 CLYDE AVENUE, 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 Mr. Ira T. Nevel at Plaintiff's Attorney, Law Offices of Ira T. Nevel, 175 North Franklin Street, Chicago, Illinois 60606. (312) 357-1125. 1903100 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3185510 ____________________________ IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR STRUCTURED ASSET SECURITIES CORPORATION MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-GEL2 Plaintiff, -v.- BRENDA RICHEE, TERRY RICHARDS, STATE OF ILLINOIS, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, STATE OF ILLINOIS ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE Defendants 17 CH 08103 353 202ND 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 March 21, 2019, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 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 353 202ND STREET, CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL 60411 Property Index No. 32-18-203-0280000 and 32-18-203-029-0000 The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $110,555.88. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is

subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, Alexander Potestivo, POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Plaintiff's Attorneys, 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610, Chicago, IL, 60606 (312) 263-0003. Please refer to file number 107097. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610 Chicago IL, 60606 312-263-0003 EMail: ilpleadings@potestivolaw.com Attorney File No. 107097 Attorney Code. 43932 Case Number: 17 CH 08103 TJSC#: 42-80 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Case # 17 CH 08103 I3185636 ____________________________ IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.- DOROTHY J. GUENTER A/K/A DOROTHY GUENTER Defendants 18 CH 3760 2510 ASH 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 January 9, 2020, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 22, 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 2510 ASH STREET, CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL 60411 Property Index No. 32-29-220-0260000 and 32-29-220-027-0000 The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $36,108.29. 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, The sales clerk, LOGS Legal Group LLP Plaintiff's Attorneys, 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301, Bannockburn, IL, 60015 (847) 2911717 For information call between the hours of 1pm - 3pm.. Please refer to file number 18-089311. 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. LOGS Legal Group LLP 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301 Bannockburn IL, 60015 847-2911717 E-Mail: ILNotices@logs.com Attorney File No. 18-089311 Attorney Code. 42168 Case Number: 18 CH 3760 TJSC#: 42120 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 # 18 CH 3760 I3185691 ____________________________ IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR OPTION ONE MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2001-C, ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2001-C Plaintiff, -v.- UNKNOWN HEIRS AND/OR LEGATEES OF STEPHEN W. HAWKINS A/K/A STEVE HAWKINS, DECEASED, LINDSAY HAWKINS, STEPHEN HAWKINS, JR., CARY ROSENTHAL, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR STEPHEN W. HAWKINS A/K/A STEPHEN HAWKINS, DECEASED, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS Defendants 20 CH 3752 1832 REICHERT AVENUE SAUK VILLAGE, IL 60411 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 5, 2022, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 25, 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 1832 REICHERT AVENUE, SAUK VILLAGE, IL 60411 Property Index No. 32-36106-009-0000 The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $81,110.63. 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, The sales clerk, LOGS Legal Group LLP Plaintiff's Attorneys, 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301, Bannockburn, IL, 60015 (847) 2911717 For information call between the hours of 1pm - 3pm.. Please refer to file number 20-093128. 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. LOGS Legal Group LLP 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301 Bannockburn IL, 60015 847-2911717 E-Mail: ILNotices@logs.com Attorney File No. 20-093128 Attorney Code. 42168 Case Number: 20 CH 3752 TJSC#: 42191 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 # 20 CH 3752 I3185853 ____________________________ AC 2-2-2022 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC Plaintiff, -v.- KENNETH WHITE, FAGINA WHITE A/K/A FAGINIA WHITE, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC, AS NOMINEE FOR AMERICAN FINANCIAL FUNDING CORP, STATE OF ILLINOIS, CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A. F/K/A CAPITAL ONE BANK, MIDLAND FUNDING, LLC Defendants 09 CH 27783 19921 LAKE PARK DRIVE Lynwood, IL 60411 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on July 25, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 15, 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 19921 LAKE PARK DRIVE, Lynwood, IL 60411 Property Index No. 33-07-417-016-0000 The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $709,053.30. 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

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lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, Alexander Potestivo, POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Plaintiff's Attorneys, 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610, Chicago, IL, 60606 (312) 263-0003. Please refer to file number 113543. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610 Chicago IL, 60606 312-263-0003 EMail: ilpleadings@potestivolaw.com Attorney File No. 113543 Attorney Code. 43932 Case Number: 09 CH 27783 TJSC#: 40-870 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Case # 09 CH 27783 I3184756 ____________________________ IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC Plaintiff, -v.- DIANA GALVAN, ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, CITY OF CHICAGO, ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Defendants 19 CH 11401 2125 222ND PLACE SAUK VILLAGE, IL 60411 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 27, 2020, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 21, 2022, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 030R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 2125 222ND PLACE, SAUK VILLAGE, IL 60411 Property Index No. 32-25-412-021 The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $62,438.28. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, Alexander Potestivo, POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Plaintiff's Attorneys, 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610, Chicago, IL, 60606 (312) 263-0003. Please refer to file number 311145. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610 Chicago IL, 60606 312-263-0003 EMail: ilpleadings@potestivolaw.com Attorney File No. 311145 Attorney Code. 43932 Case Number: 19 CH 11401 TJSC#: 40-1187 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Case # 19 CH 11401 I3185203 ____________________________ IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION CITIMORTGAGE, INC. Plaintiff, -v.- MARCELLA HOLLEY, NEIGHBORHOOD ASSISTANCE CORPORATION OF AMERICA Defendants 16 CH 001957 69 PEYTON DRIVE CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL 60411 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 12, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 2, 2022, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 030R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 69 PEYTON DRIVE, CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL 60411 Property Index No. 32-08-412-004 The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition.

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

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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, The sales clerk, LOGS Legal Group LLP Plaintiff's Attorneys, 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301, Bannockburn, IL, 60015 (847) 2911717 For information call between the hours of 1pm - 3pm.. Please refer to file number 20-093128. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit

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“Loan servicers are currently reaching out to customers through emails, letters and calls to help them with exiting forbearance. Responding to this outreach promptly is crucial,” says Rulon Washington of Wells Fargo, who’s worked with nonprofits throughout the pandemic to educate homeowners on what they’ll need to do as their forbearance plans come to an end.

Below, Washington answers common questions homeowners have when exiting their forbearance: Can I move missed payments to the end of the loan term? In most cases, if you were current on your mortgage or home equity payments when the suspension started and are PHOTO SOURCE: (c) Ridofranz / iStock via Getty Images Plus ready to resume your regular monthly payments, you may be able to move missed payments to the end of the existing loan term. This additional balance won’t accrue interest and will be due when the loan is paid in full, refinanced, or when the home is sold.

What other options are available? You may have the option to pay off missed payments in full or follow a repayment plan, which divides what’s due into manageable amounts, and adds it to the regular monthly payment.

What if I need help with a lower monthly payment? If you need a reduced payment, you may qualify for a loan modification. Wells Fargo and several investors provide streamlined, no-document modification review processes in many cases.

What if I can’t afford reduced payments and need to sell? Your loan servicer can work with you as you attempt to sell your home, and in many cases, enable you to take advantage of the strong increases in U.S. home prices.

Who controls how my loan is handled? Many loans are insured, guaranteed or owned by thirdparty “investors” who set the rules for how loans are managed. Investors include government-sponsored enterprises, like Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac, government agencies, such as FHA, VA or USDA, banks and private companies. While many investors offer similar programs to help homeowners coming to the end of a payment suspension, exact programs may vary.

Will my home be foreclosed if I stay in forbearance or can’t resume payments? Servicers will not move to foreclosure or eviction on anyone who remains in an active, approved payment suspension plan. In the case of Wells Fargo-owned loans, all foreclosure-related activity and evictions have stopped on occupied properties through the end of 2021, except in very specific cases. For loans Wells Fargo services for other investors, we follow the investor’s requirements for customers as they exit payment suspensions.

“We’ll make every effort to reach out to customers to discuss deferral of missed payments, modifications and other available programs before advancing or initiating foreclosure,” says Washington.

What if I’m exiting a COVID-related forbearance but have been impacted by a natural disaster?

Contact your loan servicer for options during this difficult time.

Other Resources No-cost housing counseling agencies approved by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development can help assess your situation, navigate available programs and even work with your servicer on your behalf. To find an approved agency, call HUD toll-free at 1-800-569-4287 or visit www.hud.gov/counseling.

Additionally, states, U.S. territories and Native American tribes are being granted federal funds designated for helping qualified homeowners address payments missed during a suspension and with payments going forward. Check with the appropriate housing finance agencies or contact a housing counseling agency for information about when these funds may be available and to determine if you might qualify for assistance.

Finally, Wells Fargo mortgage and home equity customers can find additional information at wellsfargo.com/repaymentdetails or can call 800-219-9739 to speak to someone who can help review their circumstances.

“If your payment suspension is ending, help is available. Be sure to contact your mortgage servicer for next steps,” says Washington.

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