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As the fight for a Fair Wage continues, One Fair Wage has opened applications for its High Road Kitchen program. High Road Kitchens provides $10,000 to BIPOC-owned, full-service restaurants that have been open for at least 12 months. In return, those restaurant owners must agree to receive training, along with their operators and managers, on how to transition to pay their workers a wage of $15 per hour, plus tips.

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NOBLESVILLE, Ind. – State Rep. Sonya M. Harper, D-Chicago, was one of a group of legislators from five states to gather at Farm Aid 2023, an annual music and food festival. Also in attendance were more than 200 farmers, fishermen and advocates with whom Harper and the other legislators engaged in tours and discussions centered on farm issues and policy in the Midwest and throughout the U.S. “Agriculture is and has always been the foundation of societies and economies across the globe and policies that govern it are vital,” Harper said. “In Illinois, around 75% of our total land area is under cultivation making agriculture by far our largest industry. That’s why opportunities like this, to learn more about advancements in the science and practice of agriculture, are so valuable.”

Harper is widely known in Springfield as a tireless advocate whose focus on food quality, nutrition, healthy food access and agricultural issues makes her one of the most influential voices on these topics in the state of Illinois. She chairs the House Agriculture and Conservation Committee in the Illinois General Assembly.

The legislative delegation to Farm Aid was organized by State Innovation Exchange (SiX), a nonpartisan advocacy group that supports state legislators who pursue novel and inventive policies. Harper spoke on a panel alongside musician Nathaniel Rateliff and farmer Greg Gunthorp about ways state legislatures and Congress can better support family farmers and food insecure residents.

ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL LEADS COALITION SUPPORTING EPA’S PROPOSAL TO STRENGTHEN DUST-LEAD REGULATIONS

Proposed Regulations Could Reduce Adverse Health Effects in Low-Income Communities Chicago – Attorney General Kwame Raoul led a coalition of 13 attorneys general supporting the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposal to strengthen dust-lead hazard standards and post-abatement clearance levels, as authorized by the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).

In a comment letter, Raoul and the coalition strongly support the EPA’s efforts to strengthen its dust-lead hazard standards and clearance levels, two important regulations that help protect the public against dangerous dust-lead and lead paint exposures. These stronger regulations are especially important for environmental justice communities, such as low-income communities and communities of color, that currently bear a disproportionate burden from exposure to lead.

The letter explains the EPA’s proposed regulations recognize the scientific studies showing that there is no safe level of lead exposure and, if adopted, will reduce the associated adverse health effects. Even very low levels of lead exposure can lead to serious health effects. For example, lead exposure is associated with delayed growth and lower academic performance in young children.

In the letter, Raoul and the attorneys general highlight a recent lead surveillance report from the Illinois Department of Public Health that shows Illinois children in high-risk zip codes are twice as likely to have elevated blood-lead levels compared to children in low-risk zip codes. More specifically, the letter explains that Black or African American children in Illinois are also disproportionately affected by lead exposure, suffering from higher blood-lead levels than any other tested race group in Illinois.

Raoul and the coalition also urge the EPA to address lead in soil and how lead paint is defined, which is essential to holistically reducing health impacts of lead exposure.

Joining Raoul in sending the letter are attorneys general of California, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Hawaii, Maryland, Massachusetts

One Fair Wage is a national movement to end the subminimum wage and to increase wages and working conditions in the service industry. On Friday, Oct. 6th, 26th Ward Alderperson Jessie Fuentes introduced the One Fair Wage Ordinance in the Chicago City Council.

Terri Evans, owner of Windy City Ribs & Whiskey, is a High Road Kitchens participant. The restaurant, which is located at 67 E. Cermak, has been open since 2017.

Evans said the journey felt like it took forever, but through the dedication of the team at One Fair Wage and the Alderpersons who worked for One Fair Wage, she got through it. In the beginning, it felt like the transition would be hard to make, but through the classes and the help of Michael Knab, she was able to transition her thought process in how she pays wages.

“I am indebted on an unbelievable level to be able to have the opportunity to learn what was needed to do the right thing, with regards to how we pay our employees,” she said.

Now she is an advocate of One Fair Wage and is able to explain to other restaurant owners what is needed to make the transition to paying a fair wage. As a result of the training, Evans now has two locations of Windy City Ribs & Whiskey, the one on Cermak and another at Navy Pier.

Unique McKnight, co-owner of Jerk Villa, wants to participate in the High Road Kitchens program. She acknowledged there are always changes going on in the city and she wants to be part of the change. She is excited about learning more about the program and how to transition to a $15 per hour plus tips wage for her workers. It is something she has been talking about with her husband, Peter.

With High Road Kitchens, One Fair Wage is able to provide 40-50 restaurants the $10,000 in grant money.

There is a push to raise another $500,000 to provide more grants to more restaurants. While the grant program is limited, any restaurant owners in Chicago who are interested can take advantage of the training, free of charge.

“We’re finally at this moment in the city of Chicago where we can make history. Where we can end over 100 years of subminimum wage that we know has disproportionately impacted women of color, particularly Black and Latina women across the industry, said 26th Ward Alderperson Jessie Fuentes, who is one of two sponsors of the One Fair Wage Ordinance.

On Friday, the One Fair Wage Ordinance was approved by City Council.

For more information about High Road Kitchens, visit onefairwage.org. To apply to High Road Kitchens, visit https://forms.gle/jqG1vHhVQDbTM41H8.

10th Annual Black Alphabet Film Festival Kicks Off October 13 in Chicago CHICAGO, Ill. – Black Alphabet, a nonprofit committed to promoting equity awareness on behalf of the Black LGBTQ+ community through the use of media and the arts, announced today the 10th Annual Black Alphabet Film Festival (BAFF) will take place from Oct 13 – 15, 2023 in Chicago with the theme ‘Soul & Spirit.’ One of the longest running Black LGBTQ/SGL film festivals in the world, this year’s event includes more than 15 free film screenings, filmmaker discussions, and a Uganda Freedom Celebration fundraiser featuring three films about the LGBTQ+ experience in Uganda, as well as Ugandan entertainment, food, and dancing.

Free film festival screenings run from 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 14, at the Chatham Theater (210 W. 87th St.). Kokomo City, one of the films to be screened at the festival, is the feature directorial debut of two-time Grammy-nominated producer, singer, and songwriter D. Smith. The film showcases a raw depiction of the lives of four black trans sex workers as they confront the dichotomy between the black community and themselves.

On Sunday, Oct. 15, the festival continues with a celebration to honor Uganda Americans who escaped persecution in their home country. The fundraiser and community event will take place at the ETA Creative Arts Foundation (7558 S. South Chicago Ave.) from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. The full-day event includes three film screenings, live discussions, and storytelling about the LGBTQ+ experience in Uganda, the experience of seeking asylum, and the experience of living free from political and social persecution in America. Singer Julie Mutesaira is one of the many entertainers and Ugandan immigrants will join the celebration. Attendees will enjoy Ugandan food,

music, and dancing, and are asked to wear red, gold, and black to the event or purchase an event fundraising t-shirt online.

“In light of Uganda’s recent anti-LGBTQ laws, we are pleased to celebrate the heroic journeys of Ugandan asylum seekers who were forced to flee their own country because of who they love and now call our community home” said Adam McMath, Executive Director, Black Alphabet Film Festival. “The festival’s theme this year, Soul and Spirit, was selected to highlight the ongoing fight for equality in Uganda.

We are also honored to recognize our 10th anniversary this year and welcome everyone to join us in celebration of ten years of highlighting the impactful work of members of the LGBTQ+ community in film.”

The Black Alphabet Film Festival 2023 opens with a 10th Anniversary Celebration on Friday, Oct. 13 (6 to 11 p.m.) at Momentum Coffee (2119 S. State St.), featuring the sounds of CallMeJimme, KenChris and Storie Devereaux, as well as a special preview performance by Pearl Troupe Chicago. The opening reception is free and open to the public, and attendees are asked to RSVP online (https://www.blackalphabet.org/events).

BAFF was created in 2013 to provide more opportunities for people to see images, hear stories, and relate to unique Black LGBTQ+ experiences absent from the mainstream media. The annual event provides a global platform for members of the SGL/LGBTQ+ community to showcase their films.

This year’s festival is made possible by the generous support of event sponsors, which include the AIDS Health Foundation, VIIV, The National Endowment for the Arts, Miller Coors, The Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH).

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Chicago Public Schools Launches Five-Year Strategic Planning Process CHICAGO — Chicago Public Schools (CPS) launched the planning and public engagement process for a new five-year strategic plan during a Chicago Board of Education meeting at Austin College & Career Academy High School. The District will begin the development of a five-year strategic plan, which will include an Educational Facilities Master Plan (EFMP) Report that details the state of CPS facilities. Thursday’s Board meeting is the first in a series of public engagement events where the District will share information about the process of developing a District strategic plan, including multiple opportunities for feedback and input from the CPS community.

The District’s new five-year strategic plan will build on the District’s Three-Year Blueprint, which was designed to ensure strong academic

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recovery following the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Last year, CPS students saw significant growth in Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR) and i-Ready scores following intentional investments in interventionists, counselors, and classroom and curricular enhancements to support literacy and math. The five-year strategic plan will build on this success with a focus on investments in resources and facilities that help all students learn and thrive.

“We are excited to build on the success of our current Three-Year Blueprint with an equitable, community-centered strategy that supports student success both in and outside the classroom,” CEO Martinez added.

“As we work to finalize a new EFMP Report and a five-year strategic plan, we will continue working with local, state, and national partners to ensure we address their concerns and develop a sustainable plan for our school community. Chicago students deserve safe, welcoming, world-class facilities that reflect the strengths of our city and school district.”

As part of the District’s strategic plan and ongoing equity work, CPS remains committed to addressing the opportunity gap, particularly regarding our Black students. To address these long-term structural academic disparities, CEO Martinez is establishing a comprehensive advisory team that will listen and respond to the needs of the community, set universal goals, and make actionable recommendations that will culminate in a multifaceted District-wide Black Student Success Plan. Members of the advisory team will report directly to CEO Martinez. This plan will aim to address and close historic opportunity gaps and will be incorporated into the District’s new five-year strategic plan.

EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES MASTER PLAN (EFMP) The District’s EFMP Report, which is now available on the CPS website, outlines the current state of the District’s facilities where students learn.

According to the analysis, CPS would require $14.4 billion to update and modernize all current CPS facilities.

This investment would not only address immediate critical needs, but would address accessibility needs and facility upgrades, such as finishes, with a focus on energy efficiency and environmental equity.

The EFMP includes a comprehensive, neighborhood-by-neighborhood analysis of the current state of CPS facilities, their capacity, and current realities. The plan contains important information about the District’s enrollment trends, program offerings, demographics, and unique community needs that will help guide decision-making as well as details regarding the District’s planned facility investments for the 2023-24 school year. These planned investments, as well as future facility investments, are based on the District’s Annual Regional Analysis (ARA), biennial Facilities Condition Assessment, and Five-Year Planning Area Analysis, which will be posted on the Educational Facilities Master Plan section of the CPS website.

Members of the community will have an opportunity to provide feedback and participate in plan development—including a community survey—with community engagement opportunities occurring during the fall and winter months of the 2023-24 school year. Families, staff, students, community members, and other stakeholders are encouraged to make their voices heard in multiple forums, beginning with the five sessions listed in the upper righthand box above. A full list of community engagement sessions are listed here and will continue into 2024. The Board is expected to review public input and the proposed plan next summer before finalizing a five-year strategic plan during Summer 2024.

These vital community engagement sessions will help CPS set priorities as a District, respond to where facility needs are greatest, and make the case for the necessary funding. Following the community engagement phase, CPS will produce a five-year strategic plan for approval by the Board of Education that will include recommendations for improving CPS facilities. If approved by the Board and funded by local, state, and federal resources, CPS will be able to move forward on the critical work of upgrading District facilities to serve the needs of CPS staff, students, and community.

Additional information will be available in the coming weeks on the Strategic Plan section of the CPS website.

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10th ANNUAL BLACK.... Continued From Page 2 A full list of festival events and screenings can be found online: https://www.blackalphabet.org/ film-festival.

Since launching Chicago’s first Black LGBTQ film festival in 2013, Black Alphabet has worked to encourage storytelling, cultivate new dialogues, and educate

communities about the cultural and social contributions that Black LGBTQ-identified people have made upon the world. The nonprofit organization advocates for social equity by creating and spreading awareness of issues uniquely or disproportionately impacting the Black LGBT+ community.

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HUNTER RESPONDS TO STATE AGENCY TRANSITIONS CHICAGO — State Senator Mattie Hunter (D-Chicago) issued the following statement in response to several upcoming changes in state agency leadership: “I commend Governor Pritzker for ushering in new leadership to the Department of Healthcare and Family Services, the Department on Aging, and the Department of Children and Family Services.

These transitions signal a fresh chapter in the state’s commitment to serving the people of Illinois and addressing the critical issues at hand.

“I would like to express my appreciation to outgoing directors Theresa Eagleson, Paula Basta and Marc Smith for their years of service and dedication. I look forward to working with new leadership to ensure Illinoisans, especially our most vulnerable populations, receive the support they need.”

SIMS ANNOUNCES COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION FUNDING CHICAGO – State Senator Elgie R. Sims, Jr. announced that a combined total of $1.6 million is coming to local communities to support revitalization efforts “Investing in affordable housing uplifts our community and boosts our local economy,” said Sims (D-Chicago). “We are taking strong strides toward revitalization and attracting investments in the communities that need it most. All Illinoisans deserve sustainable, livable housing options.”

The Illinois Housing Development Authority recently approved $19 million to support affordable housing and community revitalization efforts across Illinois. Awarded under the Strong Communities Program, the initiative will provide funding to 68 units of local governments and land bank authorities for the acquisition, maintenance, rehabilitation and demolition of abandoned residential properties in their communities. The program is designed to support local revitalization efforts and attract further investment in communities that may lack the resources needed to tackle vacant, abandoned and deteriorated properties.

THE SECOND ROUND OF STRONG COMMUNITIES PROGRAM AWARDEES INCLUDE: · Cook County Land Bank Authority: $562,000 · South Suburban Land Bank and Development: $562,000 · Village of Hopkins Park: $195,000 · Sauk Village: $337,000 “Vacant and abandoned properties continue to be a strain on local budgets and resources in communities throughout Illinois, which is why IHDA created the Strong Communities Program to assist local governments with their neighborhood revitalization efforts,” said IHDA Executive Director Kristin Faust. “Through the Strong Communities Program, IHDA seeks to help communities transform these properties back into positive, revenue-generating assets for neighborhoods.”

The grants are funded by the Rebuild Illinois capital plan and will leverage IHDA’s existing funding to increase property values, create jobs, help reduce crime, generate additional tax revenue and attract further community investment in underserved communities around the state. A total of $30 million in grant funding has been awarded through two application rounds.

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as Nov. 1, so do some homework now on the gifts you have your eye on so you can spot and take advantage of online and in-person deals before the holiday rush.

The holiday season is fast approaching, and most people find themselves spending a little – or a lot – more than usual during these festive final months of the year.

Americans spend more than $1,450 each year on holiday-related purchases – from gifts and travel to decorations and entertainment. These costs layered into your monthly expenses can significantly strain your budget.

You don’t have to break the bank to celebrate the season. Smart planning can get you ahead of the holidays and leave you with funds for merrymaking the way you want. Consider these five tips to minimize holiday debt.

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giving, it’s easy to spend more than you planned. Shop online to ensure you’re getting the best deal, or search for coupons and deals to help lower costs. Get family and friends on board with your plans by suggesting a gift swap instead of buying gifts for everyone; opt for handmade gifts or even pitch in for a group gift. If you’re hosting a holiday dinner, shop in bulk for food items.

While solid advice for any time of year, it can take on more importance during the holidays. One way to save is to set up a separate savings account for holiday expenses.

Start saving at the beginning of the year, and vow not to withdraw any money until it’s time for holiday shopping.

Make your holiday plans now

Set guidelines for your holiday spending. Make a list of your expected holiday expenses and estimate the costs to see if they fit into your overall budget. Adjust your list as needed.

Scope out major deal days

In addition to the deal-hunting tips above, take advantage of Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales. Look up retailers’ deals ahead of time to see if you find goods and services you planned to purchase anyway at lower prices. Many retailers start big holiday sales as soon

Build a holiday budget—then stick to it

Once you’ve made your list, commit to staying within your budget. With so much pressure surrounding gift-

Even the best-laid budget plans can still fall short of your available funds. If your schedule allows it, take on a temporary job to bring in some extra income.

Many retail or dining establishments need additional workers to handle the holiday rush, and demand often increases for ride-booking and delivery services as well. Or take up a side hustle selling crafts for example.

These are just a few ways to help you get a handle on holiday debt, but there’s so much more that savvy consumers can do to save. See if your credit cards have special offers at your favorite stores or for your favorite purchases, and look for special cash back deals. Be flexible and keep an open mind in general – if you can’t get a good deal on the gifts you originally planned to buy, see if any of the special offers you qualify for might be good substitutes.

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Putting financial parameters in place can help you feel more confident and less stressed about your holiday spending. Have fun with your planning, saving and budgeting – it’s a great way to get into the holiday spirit early.

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PEPSI® Dig In Culinary Residency Program Returns

This year’s Restaurant Royalty Residency brings eight new limited-edition menu items to The Fan Districts at both Strip resorts, with dishes from the GRAMMY-Award winner’s Atlanta restaurant and bar, fan-favorite Cranky Granny’s, Taylor’s Tacos, Blk Swan, LoLo’s on The Water, and Bridgetown Roti PURCHASE, N.Y., PRNewswire -- PEPSI® Dig In, the brand’s platform designed to drive access, business growth, and awareness to Black-owned restaurants, returns with its Restaurant Royalty Residency program in Las Vegas, giving restaurant goers a chance to discover every bite is Better With Pepsi and experience a new selection of exclusive dishes from Black-owned restaurants across the country. Following last year’s successful partnership with MGM Resorts International, Pepsi Dig In is bringing six new restaurants and their concepts to the company’s Fan Districts - popular go-to destinations for fans to rally before and after Allegiant Stadium events - at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino and Luxor Hotel and Casino. For the first time, Esco Restaurant & Tapas from the multi-platinum, Grammy Award®-winning MC 2 Chainz will be featured alongside other renowned concepts.

In June, Pepsi Dig In rallied foodies to share and nominate their favorite Black-owned restaurant as Restaurant Royalty, to recognize the country’s best establishments.

A spot in the MGM Resorts International residency was reserved for the winning chef and restaurateur to give them a moment in the spotlight at one of the country’s hottest culinary destinations. As the fan-voted top Restaurant Royal, Cranky Granny’s Sweet Rolls from Pflugerville, Texas will be joining Esco Restaurant & Tapas to kick off this years’ residency program.

Each of the six participating Restaurant Royals will have a limited-edition menu item available exclusively for a three or four-week period at Libertine Social at Mandalay Bay and Public House at Luxor. The residency will also feature two new cocktails: one inspired by 2 Chainz featuring STARRY® and another with Pepsi® Zero Sugar.

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restaurant is a constant grind but that’s what makes the rewards, like this residency, worth it. Opportunities for this kind of exposure in Vegas can be life changing for businesses. It’s great to see brands like Pepsi Dig In and MGM put the power of their platforms behind these talented Black entrepreneurs, and it’s a privilege to be among them,” said 2 Chainz.

This year’s Pepsi Dig In Restaurant Royalty Residency at Mandalay Bay’s Libertine Social and Luxor’s Public House began on Sept. 30 and will run through February 6, featuring mouthwatering dishes from Black-owned eateries across the country that include: Taylor’s Tacos, Co-Owners Taylor and Maya Mason (Chicago, IL) – Oct. 28 to Nov. 24, 2023 Specializing in authentic street style tacos with soul, Taylor’s Tacos will be serving their Extra-Juicy Chicken Tacos with braised chicken thigh, secret salsa, cilantro, cheese,

and lime in crisped corn tortillas.

Blk Swan, Executive Chef and Co-Owner Saon Brice (Baltimore, MD) – Nov. 25 to Dec. 15, 2023 Known for their uniquely crafted New American menu, Blk Swan will serve its top-selling seafood risotto with shrimp, scallops, Maryland jumbo lump crab, white wine and sambal, for a heated twist.

LoLo’s on The Water, Executive Chef Raymond Mohan and Co-Owner Leticia Skai Young (New York, NY) – Dec. 16, 2023 to Jan. 12, 2024 Inspired by island flavors, LoLo’s on The Water created a new dish exclusively for the residency. The Island BBQ Beef Shank Platter features BBQ beef shank with an achiote glaze, served with Johnny Cakes and honey-rum glazed plantains.

Bridgetown Roti, Chef and Owner Rashida Holmes (Los Angeles, CA) – Jan. 13 to Feb. 6, 2024 The James Beard Award finalist will bring one of the most popular vegan dishes from her Los Angeles Caribbean pop-up: Curry Channa Doubles - savory Trinidadian-bara bread with curry chickpeas, cucumber chutney, lime and tamarind sauce.

The residency, now in its sophomore year, ladders back to the larger Pepsi Dig In platform. Pepsi Dig In helps diners discover and visit Black-owned restaurants while providing resources, mentorship, and training to Black restaurateurs made possible by PepsiCo. The residency was created in alignment with MGM Resorts’ commitments to greater inclusion in building a diverse culture for employees, guests, community partners and stakeholders.

For further information on Pepsi Dig In, fans can visit PepsiDigIn.com and follow @PepsiDigIn on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter for the latest updates.

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Karina Brez Launches the Cowgirl LUV Collection, a Tribute to America’s Majestic Mountains

New York, NY -- A tribute to the untamed spirit of the wearers a tangible connection to these natural wonders.

American West, renowned equestrian jewelry designer “A cowgirl is a strong, resilient and confident woman, Karina Brez unveils her latest signature collection, Cowgirl and it was important for me to create a collection that emLUV, an ode to the inspiring mountains and cities that grace bodied the untamed beauty of America through the spirit of the landscape of the USA. The collection pays homage to the American Cowgirl,” says Karina Brez. the rugged beauty of the American West, featuring stackCombining elegance with a nod to the Wild West, able rings that artfully symbolize various mountain ranges, Karina Brez’s artistic vision extends beyond the mountains, and a thoughtful double entendre, with each mountain celebrating beloved American Western cities and states range doubling as a cowgirl name, embodying the spirit of with five captivating hoop earring styles: Montana, Aspen, adventure and independence.

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H&M STUDIO CELEBRATES 10 YEARS OF DESIGN FEATURING SCULPTURAL SILHOUETTES AND RICH HUES WITH H&M STUDIO’S A/W23 COLLECTION NEW YORK, PRNewswire -- A new mood of dark glamour takes hold with H&M Studio’s A/ W23 collection. Inspired by the thrilling simplicity of classic black, silhouettes channel the stark sophistication of film noir heroines. This collection marks the 10th year of H&M Studio with daring designs that are tailored to perfection. The H&M Studio A/W23 will be available today in select stores in the U.S. and www.hm.com “H&M Studio is our most directional, fashion-forward offering. For Autumn, our design team has created a collection that feels pragmatic, but poetic. Premium qualities are featured throughout the collection with tailoring, outerwear, and decorated denim that you’ll fall in love with instantly, and wear over and over, for years to come,” said Ann-Sofie Johansson, Head of Design and Creative Advisor at H&M. Key pieces include sharp suiting and sculpted outerwear offset with embellished wardrobe staples and polished accessories. For daytime, a tailored maxi coat with a nipped-in waist hints at feminine allure alongside a bright-white shirt punctuated with an oversized bow. For evening, the collection offers low-waisted jeans with rhinestones and a coordinating jacket, as well as a black A-line mini dress adorned with a white collar.

Accessories include nappa-leather boots, statement jewelry, and a padded cushion-clutch bag, reworked from the H&M Studio archive crafted in soft black leather. The collection features durable, high-quality fabrics with the majority made from more sustainably sourced materials, including recycled polyester and Tencel.

“This season the design team was inspired by horror-movie heroines whose style always stays sophisticated, no matter how spooky the circumstances. We wanted to channel that pulled-together look with pieces that confer polish but are practical enough to transition effortlessly between situations and seasons,” said Linda Wikell, Concept Designer at H&M Studio.

H&M Studio is H&M’s most directional, fashion-forward offering. Launched in 2013, the biannual collections are developed in-house by a dedicated design team at the brand’s Stockholm atelier. The A/W23 collection marks 10 years of H&M Studio, and a new chapter for the limited-edition collections. In a newly expanded remit, from this season H&M Studio will comprise a creative framework that encompasses multiple limited-edition collections per year, with several drops per season.

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Spotlighting Our Hero Mr. Dad’s Father’s Club What began as Joseph Williams reading to his daughter’s class at her school, became a movement to get fathers involved in their children’s lives.

Williams started Mr. Dad’s Father’s Club in 2017. It was an outlet for him. He began helping out at the school doing lunchroom duty and hallway monitoring. He built a respect level with the children at the school. He wanted to tap into his children’s lives through volunteering.

“That’s why I always tell people, my kids saved my life. And, that’s why it’s so important for this work to happen because other fathers, they love their babies and they want to be in their kids lives, they just don’t know how sometimes,” Williams said.

Every week, Williams would read books to his daughter’s class.

When fathers started to come to the school to pick up their children, they wanted to get involved with reading books to the students. Before he knew it, there were 150 fathers reading books to students and assisting with events at the school.

Williams wanted to turn that momentum into something and decided to start Mr. Dad’s Father’s Club as a nonprofit. He became more intentional with reading books that were focused on social emotional learning. He wanted to boost the confidence in the students he was reading to.

At the school, the faculty and staff saw a change in the students’ behavior. Williams started to bring in men from different backgrounds, doctors, lawyers and judges and have them read to the students. One of Mr. Dad’s Father’s Club frequent guest readers is Circuit Court of Cook County Judge David L. Kelly. Williams’ hope is that having students see men from different backgrounds will inspire the children to pursue those careers. Police officers have also come into read to the students, which Williams was hoping is a way to build relationships between the students and the police.

With Mr. Dad’s Father’s Club, the literacy component is for the students grades pre-k to third grade. From fourth to twelfth grade, students receive mentoring. The mentoring ranges from one-on-one mentoring to group support. He also has speakers come in to speak to the students on topics from bullying to entrepreneurship. His goal was to open up the students’ minds to receive knowledge that can help them as they grow up. Three years ago, a fatherhood component was created.

That group meets once a week, they talk about life, child support, custody, how to be in their children’s lives and they receive mentorship.

Every week, Williams would read books to his daughter’s class. When fathers started to come to the school to pick up their children, they wanted to get involved with reading books to the students. Before he knew it, there were 150 fathers reading books to students and assisting with events at the school.

Joseph Williams, Founder of Mr. Dad's Father's Club

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“The main thing I love doing with them is sending them out on trips. We’ll send the fathers with their kids skating, to the White Sox game, to the WNBA games, just sending them around so they can have those experiences,” Williams said.

Mr. Dad’s Father’s Club also send fathers to museums and the zoos with their children. Williams said that a lot of times, the fathers think they need money to spend time with their children. But, there are opportunities for them to spend time with their children with little to no cost to them. Williams also makes sure the fathers know about different resources that are available.

All of it feels good for Williams to do. Mr. Dad’s Father’s Club is currently in 11 schools. He wants to expand the program to all the schools on the South side first, then going to the West side. He also wants to be able to pay the fathers who volunteer to read to the students in the schools.

When Mr. Dad’s Father’s Club first started, Williams had to recruit fathers at the different schools. Principals have been reaching out to him and asking him to bring the program to their school. And, they also have the fathers who want to volunteer. The students also love Mr. Dad, the mascot of Mr. Dad’s Father’s Club that goes into the school.

Williams said doing this work is serious to him. Growing up, he wanted the guidance of a man. He decided he was going to be the kind of father that was in his children’s lives and in the lives of other children. He went through a lot to get the organization off the ground and he is glad that it is growing and thriving.

“I ain’t perfect, but I work my hardest to do the best I can do for my community and for these babies and to walk a straight line,” he said.

Mr. Dad’s Father’s Club participates in about 10 events throughout the year. Williams wants people to have experiences that might not have otherwise. He has hosted pumpkin patches and outdoor camping. He also wants to have space that can be activated for events.

For more information about Mr. Dad’s Father’s Club, visit www.mrdadsfathersclub.com.

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“REBUILDING BLACK WALL STREET”

Morris Chestnut Set to Host Series Spotlighting a Resil- Walker preserves the home passed down to her through generations with help from the nonprofit 1256 Movement. ient Tulsa Community Rebuilding Stronger a Century After The history of home ownership in Tulsa is explored as the the 1921 Tulsa Massacre design team renovates her kitchen.

OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network premiered the six-part The Transition Home: Tulsa’s complex history lays the docuseries, “Rebuilding Black Wall Street,’’ hosted by Morris Chestnut (The Best Man, Rosewood, Boyz n the Hood), who groundwork for massacre descendant D’Marria Monday to build a haven for recently incarcerated women reintegratwill trace the century-long impact of the 1921 Tulsa Massacre and chronicle the resilient community rebuilding on Friday, Sept. 29, at 9 p.m. ET/8 p.m. CST. Tulsa’s Greenwood District, better known as Black Wall Street where Black business leaders, homeowners and civic leaders thrived. On May 31, 1921, and into the next day, a mob destroyed that district in what has been called the single most horrific incident of racial terrorism since slavery. An estimated 300 people were killed, more than 1,200 homes destroyed, and at least 60 businesses and community buildings burned to the ground.

Today, the Greenwood District is a community rebuilding, a journey of strength and joy examined in this unique uplifting renovation docuseries. Over the course of six episodes, Chestnut and build teams, led by designers Jon Pierre and Mary Tjon-Joe-Pin (Two Steps Home), guide viewers through Greenwood’s rich history and the personal journeys of those featured – many of whom are the descendants of original Black Wall Street residents. As new businesses and projects progress, viewers will experience the physical and emotional challenges that come OWN/MAX with large-scale construction and celebrate the promise of Greenwood’s future.

Featured stories: ing back into society, with the design team adding special The Birthing Center: Tulsa Race Massacre descendant touches to the home.

Montika Collins hopes to create North Tulsa’s only natural The Farm: As part of an ongoing effort to change the birthing center and return the tradition of midwifery to the food desert of North Tulsa, Rodney and Sheila Clark’s famGreenwood District. Designers Jon Pierre and Mary dive in ily farm gets a major upgrade from guest expert Ron Finley, to help. while Jon Pierre and Mary put their farming skills to work.

The Family House: Tulsa massacre descendant Rachel The Mansion: Special guest Ananda Lewis helps Jon

Pierre and Mary upgrade the historic Skyline Mansion, which serves as a studio for local rap group Fire in Little Africa. Educators take steps to restore Black history studies in Tulsa.

The Restaurant: Former NBA star Kevin Johnson opens Fixins Soul Kitchen in Tulsa, and three survivors of the Tulsa Race Massacre attend, along with the design team. Tech innovator Lael Alexander offers his inventions to community leaders.

The host of “Rebuilding Black Wall Street,” Morris Chestnut has enjoyed tremendous critical and commercial success as a film and television star for more than two decades. He is best known for his memorable roles in films such as “Boyz n the Hood” and the commercially and critically acclaimed “The Best Man” and its successful sequel, “The Best Man Holiday.” This year he earned his second NAACP Image Award reprising the role of “Lance Sullivan” in the Peacock limited series, “The Best Man: Final Chapters.” Starring in FOX’s series, “Rosewood” and other credits in his illustrious career resulted in the honor of receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the Motion Picture category in 2022.

This series is a joint effort between Warner Bros. Discovery, GroupM Motion Entertainment and Domino’s, a participant in GroupM’s Diverse Voices Accelerator, a positive impact initiative that supports creators, writers, producers and directors from traditionally underrepresented groups in entertainment.

Fans can engage with the network (@OWNTV) and the series on social using #RebulidingBlackWallStreet.

“Rebuilding Black Wall Street” is produced by Sunwise Media with Ri-Karlo Handy and Karra Duncan, a Tulsa Race Massacre descendent, serving as executive producers.

Morris Chestnut also serves as executive producer through his MC8 Productions, as well as Greenwood Creative Stu-

RAIN-E MAKES HER GRAND DEBUT TO MUSIC WITH ‘BIG SPENDA’ CHICAGO – The city of Chicago, and indeed the entire Midwest region of the U.S., have always enjoyed a rich and diverse heritage when it comes to its hard-earned identity as the “mid coast”—the center of the art and culture of HipHop. Ranging from inspired, impactful musical expressions incorporating lyricism, rhyming, deejaying and stage presence, the “second city” is truly second to none as among those who know, as great female rap artists continue to be consistently bred and launched to success from here.

The obviously best-known female Chicago emcees include a broad diversity of names and styles, ranging from Da Brat, Shawnna, Noname and Dreezy, to Lady XO, Queen Key and more. But today, another name to be added to that distinguished list is that of fast-rising artist RAIN-E (pronounced Ray-Knee), whose new track “Big Spenda” is now in full release and available on all streaming platforms nationwide.

RAIN-E, a proud windy city native, wants women to feel empowered and uplifted by her work and proudly reps her hometown with refreshingly substantive and confident lyricism. RAINE’s powerful message of honesty, candor, pride and independence comes through loud and clear in “Big Spenda,” an anthem that she expects will resoundingly resonate with audiences of women who enjoy Hip-Hop. And, just whom is she talking about here? Well, defiant, yet bold and unashamedly feminine women just like RAIN-E herself. “I love it when a man pursues, pampers and spoils a woman that he admires,” she says. “I believe that all

women can benefit from having a ‘Big Spenda/Big Tipper’ in their lives—someone who cherishes them and isn’t modest about letting others know how much they care for them. A ‘Big Spenda’ is always in a good woman’s corner,” RAIN-E adds.

“The women I’m speaking to with this song are the living example of the woman Teddy Riley and Blackstreet used to sing about in unforgettable tracks like ‘No Diggity.’

She’s that classy, smart playette that all of the men are checking for and want to spoil, but they must come correct with her, though.”

“Big Spenda’s” arrival rings as a Hip-Hop 50th Anniversary nod to the female emcees of lore, revisiting the original fun and braggadocio of the genre, but adding ample doses of sexiness and substance. RAIN-E’s no-nonsense Midwestern sensibility shines through in abundance on the track, staying true to her roots and doing both her city and rap peers justice, and it’s not by accident.

“People usually think of the East and West coasts first when it comes to rap, but Chicago, music-wise, is known more for Blues and Gospel artists, and House music. Given its increasing crime headlines and the flight of the Black middle-class population in recent years, I want folks to remember that great things still come from Chicago,” RAIN-E relates. “Chicago, with one of the nation’s largest concentrations of Black residents—has been a capital city for Black millionaires and businesses for generations. It was once the epitome of Black wealth, style and sophistication. I want to

represent that legacy of Chicago in my music and bring it back to the fore.”

To achieve this objective, RAIN-E’s vision for the near future is to capture the momentum of “Big Spenda” and leverage it to complete a forthcoming EP. She also has the launch of high-end apparel and merchandise under the brands “I RAINE SUPREEM” and “Wrist-on-Lit” bracelets” in the planning stages. Each of these extensions to her music are the facets of an identity that she has been carefully and patiently crafting.

“My goal is to appeal to an audience who still loves their baddies, even without as many bad words.” Far from the more overtly sexual nature of most modern women rappers, RAIN-E reminds everyone that there are many more layers to her appeal. She aims to fill a lane for female rappers that don’t only revolve around sexuality or the streets, focusing instead on verbal charisma, female empowerment, and independence.

“Big Spenda” is available for listen and download now on Spotify, SoundCloud, Apple Music and other streaming music platforms such as Amazon Prime, YouTube, Tidal and others.

For more information about RAIN-E and the new single, “Big Spenda,” visit and follow her on her Facebook, Instagram and Twitter/X channels. There’s also a deejay pack available for radio and online radio air personalities’ use, which can be accessed using the link at left.

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Hyde Park Art Center hosts the 84th Annual Gala CHICAGO — Hyde Park Art Center, the renowned non-profit hub for contemporary art located on Chicago’s vibrant South Side, hosts its annual Gala that activates its entire building from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 17, with an afterparty that goes till midnight. Cochaired by Kimberly and James Elbaor, Wendy and John Minor, and Angelique Power, the lively event is packed with hands-on art activities, performances, open studios, art auctions, and DJs from Lumpen Radio, offering a unique and interactive experience while benefiting the art center’s various programs supporting Chicago art and artists.

The Gala afterparty is hosted in partnership with Lumpen Radio.

The Art Center’s co-Executive Directors Jeannette Tremblay Chambers and Aaron Rodgers share their excitement for the upcoming fundraiser and hope for the event: “We’re thrilled to celebrate Hyde Park Art Center’s impact on arts and artists in Chicago. It has been an extraordinary year: from the groundbreaking solo exhibition of artist-activist William Estrada to the vital retrospective of Edra Soto’s Graft; from the TeenFest to the Art of Pride; with the contribute-what-you-can art classes of our art education initiative Open Arts, the Art Center continues to be a vital resource for our vibrant community. The proceeds of the gala will enable us to continue our work, and we hope everyone will join us in making next year our best year yet!”

With a “creative cocktail” dress code, the evening will feature a cocktail party running from 5:30-7:00 p.m., followed by a seated family style dinner, remarks by Art Center leadership, and art auctions. With a reputation as one of the city’s most “hands-on” art parties, the Gala will feature an afterparty in collaboration with Lumpen Radio from 8:30 p.m. to 11:30pm that includes the popular Interactive Artist Interventions, resident artist open studios, performances, DJs Logan Bay, La Janesita, and Sonorama, late-night bites, and more. Afterparty tickets are $75 and are available on the Art Center’s website. Resident artists include Rufina Bazlova, Sofía Fernández Díaz, Juarez Hawkins, Candace Hunter, Malika Jackson, zakkiyyah najeebah dumas o’neal, Eric Perez, Tongji Philip Qian, Kushala Vora, and Rhonda Wheatley.

Interactive Artist Interventions have been one of the highlights of past Art Center Galas, where guests were engaged in inventive interactions such as getting inked by a tattoo artist and eating cake off a wall. The 2023 Gala will feature artist interventions by Jonathan Castillo, Young Kim, Jordan Knecht, Mariana Noreña, Chris Tasior, and teen artists from the Art Center’s Youth Board of Artists. For more information on participating artists and DJs, visit hydeparkart. org/gala.

Gala tickets are available for $750 with sponsorship levels beginning at $2,500. Guests may RSVP and make donations at www. hydeparkart.org/gala. For more information on sponsorship levels, please contact Marina Vulinovic at mvulinovic@hydepartart.org.

Lumpen Radio, WLPN-LP Chicago 105.5FM, launched in 2016 and broadcasts 24/7. WLPN-LP is operated by a community of curators working to connect audiences with music and ideas. Lumpen’s aim is to spotlight the hidden parts of the city by amplifying its voices and sounds. Lumpen promotes open media, uniting communities and magnifying the hard work of artists, musicians, activists and cultural workers.

WLPN is a project of Public Media Institute (PMI). PMI is a non-profit 501(c)3, community-based art and culture organization located in the city of Chicago since 2001. PMI’s mission is to create, incubate and sustain innovative cultural programming through the production of socially engaged projects, festivals, spaces, exhibitions, and media.

Hyde Park Art Center, at 5020 South Cornell Avenue on Chicago’s vibrant South Side, is a hub for contemporary arts in Chicago, serving as a gathering and production space for artists and the broader community to cultivate ideas, impact social change, and connect with new networks. Since its inception in 1939, Hyde Park Art Center has grown from a small collective of artists to establishing a strong legacy of innovative development and emerging as a unique Chicago arts institution with social impact. The Art Center functions as an amplifier for today and tomorrow’s creative voices, providing the space to cultivate and create new work and connections.

For more information, please visit https://www.hydeparkart.org/

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REAL ESTATE AC 9-27-2023 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR LEGACY MORTGAGE ASSET TRUST 2018-RPL4 Plaintiff, -v.- BOBBIE N. PEACOCK, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 2022 CH 04397 444 E. 76TH STREET CHICAGO, IL 60619 NOTICE OF SAL PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on July 24, 2023, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on October 26, 2023, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 444 E. 76TH STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60619 Property Index No. 20-27-401-025-0000 The real estate is improved with a multi-family residence.

The judgment amount was $293,553.96. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours.

The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSO CIATES, LLC Plaintiff's Attorneys, 30 N. LASALLE STREET, SUITE 3650, Chicago, IL, 60602 (312) 541-9710. Please refer to file number 22 9256.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC 30 N. LASALLE STREET, SUITE 3650 Chicago IL, 60602 312-541-9710 E-Mail: ilpleadings@johnsonblumberg.com Attorney File No. 22 9256 Attorney Code. 40342 Case Number: 2022 CH 04397 TJSC#: 43-3085 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Case # 2022 CH 04397 I3229406 _______________________________________ IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION US BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE OF THE DWELLING SERIES IV TRUST; Plaintiff, vs.

EXCELL J. BROWN AKA EXCELL BROWN; MARVA BROWN -JACKSON AKA MARVA BROWN JACKSON; WILLIAM JACKSON; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 16 CH 12909 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, November 1, 2023 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 20-25-302-015-0000. Commonly known as 7518 South Ridgeland Avenue, Chicago, IL 60649.

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 Ms. Mary E. Spitz at Plaintiff's Attorney, Sottile & Barile, LLC, 7530 LUCERNE DRIVE, MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, OHIO 44130. 440-572-1511. ILF2209028 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3229506 _______________________________________

CLASSIFIEDS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.- BONZETTA R. GALBREATH, JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NA Defendants 2019 CH 07139 7216 S. MICHIGAN AVE 1ST FLOOR CHICAGO, IL 60619 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 19, 2022, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on October 24, 2023, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 7216 S. MICHIGAN AVE 1ST FLOOR, CHICAGO, IL 60619 Property Index No. 20-27107-020-0000 The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation.

No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part 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. 14-19-05099 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 2019 CH 07139 TJSC#: 43-3615 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 # 2019 CH 07139 I3229806 _______________________________________ AC10-4-2023 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION Plaintiff, -v.- EDWARD BARBEE A/K/A EDWARD L BARBEE A/K/A EDWARD BARBEE, JR A/K/A EDWARD LEE BARBEE A/K/A EDWARD L BARBEE, JR, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 22 CH 07199 5124 SOUTH PRAIRIE AVENUE CHICAGO, IL 60615 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 1, 2023, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on November 16, 2023, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 5124 SOUTH PRAIRIE AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60615 Property Index No. 20-10-304-015 The real estate is improved with a two to four apartment building with no garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765

ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part 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.

MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC Plaintiff's Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL, 60602. Tel No. (312) 3469088. 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.

MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago IL, 60602 312-346-9088 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 2210631IL_811446 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 22 CH 07199 TJSC#: 43-906 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 # 22 CH 07199 I3228522 _______________________________________ IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION PMIT REI 2021-A LLC Plaintiff, -v.CHARLENE HENRY, CITY OF CHICAGO, THERESA BANKS Defendants 2022 CH 11122 1759 E. 72ND PL. CHICAGO, IL 60649 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on July 27, 2023, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on October 30, 2023, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 13 IN THE RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 30, 31, 37 AND 38 (EXCEPT THE SOUTH 4 FEET OF LOT 31) IN J.O. BRYANTS SUBDIVISION OF LOTS 5 AND 8 IN CONRADS SEIPP'S SUBDIVISION OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 25, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 14, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY ILLINOIS Commonly known as 1759 E 72ND PL, CHICAGO, IL 60649 Property Index No. 20-25-116-014-0000 The real estate is improved with a multi-family residence. The judgment amount was $163,582.31. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part 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(g1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact 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 310918.

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. POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610 Chicago IL, 60606 312-263-0003 E-Mail: ilpleadings@potestivolaw.com Attorney File No. 310918 Attorney Code. 43932 Case Number: 2022 CH 11122 TJSC#: 43-3474 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Case # 2022 CH 11122 I3229889 _______________________________________

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION METLIFE HOME LOANS, A DIVISION OF METLIFE BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.- MELISSA SMITH A/K/A MELISSA LASHA SMITH, RAYMOND C SMITH, CITY OF CHICAGO, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF ARMETTA JOHNSON, IF ANY, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, MARY FRANCES SMITH, WILLIAM BUTCHER, SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE, EQUITY ONE, INC. Defendants 12 CH 05355 5917 SOUTH INDIANA AVENUE CHICAGO, IL 60637 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 15, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on November 6, 2023, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: THE NORTH 20 FEET OF LOT 7 IN BLOCK 1 IN JAMES BOLTON'S SUBDIVISION OF BLOCK 1 IN WILSON, HEALD AND STEBBINGS SUBDIVISION OF THE EAST HALF OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 15, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 14, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 5917 SOUTH INDIANA AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60637 Property Index No. 20-15-303-008-0000 The real estate is improved with a gray stone townhouse without garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours.

The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part 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.

MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC Plaintiff's Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL, 60602. Tel No. (312) 3469088. 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.

MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago IL, 60602 312-346-9088 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 2005418IL_615377 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 12 CH 05355 TJSC#: 43-3667 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 # 12 CH 05355 I3229971 _______________________________________ IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC Plaintiff, -v.- LINDA ECHOLS, THE NEWPORT CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION Defendants 2022 CH 08996 4800 S CHICAGO BEACH DRIVE UNIT 2206S CHICAGO, IL 60615 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 2, 2023, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on November 3, 2023, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 4800 S CHICAGO BEACH DRIVE UNIT 2206S , CHICAGO, IL 60615 Property Index No. 20-12100-003-1567 The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $174,834.99. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that

will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact CHAD LEWIS, ROBERTSON ANSCHUTZ SCHNEID CRANE & PARTNERS, PLLC Plaintiff's Attorneys, 205 N. MICHIGAN SUITE 810, CHICAGO, IL, 60601 (561) 241-6901.

Please refer to file number 22-063895. 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. CHAD LEWIS ROBERTSON ANSCHUTZ SCHNEID CRANE & PARTNERS, PLLC 205 N. MICHIGAN SUITE 810 CHICAGO IL, 60601 561-241-6901 E-Mail: ILMAIL@RASLG.COM Attorney File No. 22063895 Attorney ARDC No. 6306439 Attorney Code. 65582 Case Number: 2022 CH 08996 TJSC#: 43-3418 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Case # 2022 CH 08996 I3230231 _______________________________________ IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION M&T BANK Plaintiff, -v.- JACK BRENGETTSY A/K/A JACK BRENGETTSY, JR, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR COUNTRYWIDE BANK, N.A. Defendants 23 CH 01128 502 EAST 88TH PLACE CHICAGO, IL 60619 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 9, 2023, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on November 13, 2023, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 502 EAST 88TH PLACE, CHICAGO, IL 60619 Property Index No. 25-03-209-025-0000 The real estate is improved with a single family residence with a two car garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part 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(g1). 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. MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC Plaintiff's Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL, 60602. Tel No. (312) 346-9088. 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. MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago IL, 60602 312-3469088 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 23-14111IL_884068 Attorney Code.

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Continuedfrom previious page 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 # 23 CH 01128 I3230348 _______________________________________ AC10-11-2023 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A MR. COOPER; Plaintiff, vs. UNKNOWN HEIRS OF JEWELL LAWS A/K/A JEWELL D. LAWS, LAKE TERRACE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, MARSHAUN LAWS A/K/A MASHAUN LAWS A/K/A MARSHAUN DONELL LAWS, WILLIAM BUTCHER AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 22 CH 8084 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, November 13, 2023 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 2130-114-029-1338. Commonly known as 7337 S. SOUTH SHORE DR., UNIT 430, CHICAGO, IL 60649. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a condominium residence. The purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 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. 22-01939 ADC INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3230418 _______________________________________ IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION Plaintiff, -v.- HELEN Y LATIMORE Defendants 23 CH 02988 6150 SOUTH INGLESIDE AVENUE CHICAGO, IL 60637 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 9, 2023, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on November 17, 2023, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 6150 SOUTH INGLESIDE AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60637 Property Index No. 20-14-308-033-0000 The real estate is improved with a townhouse with no garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any rep-

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MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC Plaintiff's Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL, 60602. Tel No. (312) 3469088. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATIO 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.

MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago IL, 60602 312-346-9088 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 2212376IL_905499 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 23 CH 02988 TJSC#: 43-3368 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 # 23 CH 02988 I3230719 _______________________________________

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by ProVia all feature an aluminum wall thickness 20% greater than industry standard, to provide greater protection to your entry door, along with stability and durability for long-term use. Most brands they carry also have multihollow construction, which translates to greater strength and security than standard storm doors.

Style

Storm doors are not always just functional. Certain manufacturers understand that they are a home element that can boost curb appeal, too. Decorative storm doors come with options like beveled glass, stained glass, and privacy glass, adding visual appeal, and a unique artistic statement where you least expect. Different colors and multiple options in hardware styles and finishes allow the storm door to blend in with your exterior design, whether that’s traditional and understated or ultramodern and eyecatching.

Glass

The type of glass you choose can maximize energy efficiency. Low emissivity (Low-E) glass doors, for example, have a thin, invisible coating that reduces infrared and ultraviolet light coming through the door glass. In winter, LowE glass lets radiant heat pass through, but doesn’t allow it to come back out, for a cozier interior. And in summer, it helps keep heat out. Low-E glass also features UV protection that can prevent fading of items inside your home.

Storm doors with removable glass panels and retractable screens enable airflow and crucial ventilation between the storm and entry doors, while letting the design of the entryway shine.

Accessories Accessories can create additional functionality for your storm door.

Have a furry friend who needs regular outdoor access? Consider a doggie door so they can come and go as they please.

Some manufacturers offer this option in multiple sizes to fit your pet’s needs. No streetside mailbox on your property? Add a mail slot to your storm door.

Other optional features, such as a piano hinge and bottom expander,

and an easy release closer, can help your storm door operate more smoothly, while ensuring it’s custom-fit to eliminate drafts.

For more storm door tips and recommendations, visit provia.com/doors/storm-doors/.

Like many home elements, there’s a lot to consider when selecting storm doors. By weighing your style preferences and security needs, and by determining what add-ons your household can benefit from, you can make a decision you won’t regret.

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