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FLYING HIGH: REXY ROLLE CHANGING THE GAME IN THE AIRLINE INDUSTRY — PAGE 3 Week of Jan. 30, 2019

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SOUTH SUBURBAN

The newly renovated Thornton Township Senior Center in Calumet City was recently revealed during an Open House. Photo Credit: Provided by Thornton Township

OPEN HOUSE HELD FOR NEWLY RENOVATED SENIOR CENTER IN SOUTH SUBURBS

Thornton Township recently hosted an open house at their Senior Center located at 1420 Huntington Dr. in Calumet City.

The Open House served as the official grand reveal of the newly renovated facility and invited residents to visit the Senior Center and explore the programs and resources that are accessible there. PAGE 2

BUSINESS

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Survey: Lack of skills is the top reason employable adults can’t find jobs

ENTERTAINMENT

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NEWS briefly EDUCATION

NATIONAL SCHOOL CHOICE WEEK 2019 KICKS OFF National School Choice Week 2019 kicked off recently with the largest series of education-focused events and activities in American history. More than 10.8 million people were expected to participate in a record-breaking 40,549 events and activities during the week. Events — which included thousands of school fairs, information sessions, and open houses in addition to 70 large-scale celebrations — helped to inform families about the different K-12 schools available to their children.

The event has been celebrated since 2011, with continued and significant year-over-year growth in participation. In addition to events and activities, elected officials from all levels of government use the week to encourage parents to explore the education options for their children.

HEALTH

TRIS PHARMA ISSUES VOLUNTARY NATIONWIDE RECALL OF INFANTS’ IBUPROFEN CONCENTRATED ORAL SUSPENSION, USP (NSAID) 50 MG PER 1.25 ML, DUE TO POTENTIAL HIGHER CONCENTRATIONS OF IBUPROFEN Tris Pharma, Inc. has voluntarily recalled three (3) lots of Infants’ Ibuprofen Concentrated Oral Suspension, USP (NSAID) 50 mg per 1.25 mL, to the retail level. The recalled lots of the product have been found to potentially have higher concentrations of ibuprofen. There is a remote possibility that infants, who may be more susceptible to a higher potency level of drug, and therefore may be more vulnerable to permanent NSAID-associated renal injury. Adverse effects that may be experienced are nausea, vomiting, epigastric pain, or more rarely, diarrhea. Tinnitus, headache and gastrointestinal bleeding are also possible adverse effects.

Consumers with questions regarding this recall can contact Tris Customer Service at 732-940-0358 (Monday through Friday, 8:00am ET- 5:00pm PT) or via email at Customer Service Email . Consumers should contact their physician or healthcare provider if they have experienced any problems that may be related to taking or using this drug product.

LAW & POLITICS

MCAI: FORMER SENATOR TO REPLACE NEW LABOR DIRECTOR KLEINIK AS ALLIANCE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR The Medical Cannabis Alliance of Illinois recently announced that former State Sen. Pam Althoff is MCAI’s new Executive Director, replacing Michael Kleinik who is leaving for a top post in new Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s Administration.

Kleinik, who led the Alliance in 2018, was named by Gov. Pritzker as Director of the Illinois Department of Labor.

Althoff, who retired from the Illinois Senate last summer and now has her own Statehouse lobbying firm, joins MCAI in the lead role. MCAI is a trade association based in Springfield formed to represent cultivation centers and dispensaries licensed under the state’s Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Pilot Program. MCAI’s goal is to promote the medicinal benefits of cannabis, safe delivery of medical cannabis and overall growth of the industry while ensuring the public’s general welfare is promoted and protected.

Kleinik’s professional career includes a long tenure in law enforcement, including Sheriff of Fayette County in southern Illinois in the 1990s. He then served with the Laborers’ union for more than 15 years, including 10 years as Executive Director of the Chicago Laborers’ District Council, Labor-Management Cooperation Committee. Althoff is a former mayor who represented Chicago’s far northwest suburbs in the Illinois Senate since 2003. MCAI President Larry O’Hern said, “As the Legislature debates cannabis issues this year, including legalizing adult use of cannabis, MCAI will be at the table with strong leadership to provide the critical insight our legislators need to make the right decisions about cannabis policy in Illinois.”

Open House Held For Newly Renovated Senior Center In South Suburbs Continued from page 1

BY KATHERINE NEWMAN

Thornton Township recently hosted an open house at their Senior Center located at 1420 Huntington Dr. in Calumet City.

The Open House served as the official grand reveal of the newly renovated facility and invited residents to visit the Senior Center and explore the programs and resources that are accessible there.

The Senior Center in Calumet City is the main location for the senior services that are provided by Thornton Township.

There they host exercise classes, senior lunches, various clubs, and a wide variety of events that often include dancing.

“The Calumet City location has been under construction because we wanted to create a new aesthetic for the space with a larger welcoming area,” said Ernst Lamothe Jr., community relations manager for Thornton Township.

The aesthetic updates included new paint, new flooring, an expanded entryway, and a small fireplace. The Senior

Center’s bathrooms were also renovated and expanded to make them more accessible to provide more space for visitors.

“People come to our Senior Center not only for the programs we offer but also the comfort of being able to come together with friends and relax and talk. It kind of becomes a second home for them so we wanted to make sure we had that warm friendly feeling and a really relaxing environment for the seniors to be able to enjoy themselves while they are doing activities or if they are simply coming to the lounge to talk to each other,” said Lamothe The Senior Center and all of its programs are open to all Thornton Township residents that are over 60 years old.

“Sometimes I am shocked by the fact that our seniors have as much energy as they have whereas I feel like on certain days I don’t have half the energy that they have. We will have parties where there is dancing. There are usually very few seniors that are sitting down.

They are extremely lively and can make as much noise as when we have

after-school programs for kids because they are having a good time and they are enjoying themselves,” said Lamothe.

Aside from offering fun classes and activities, Thornton Township has also prioritized the health of their seniors by hosting monthly health screenings at the Senior Center and offering curb-tocurb transportation during the week for residents who are over 60 years old.

“People who are 60 years old or older can make appointments for rides to medical facilities or to run errands in our local area,” said Lamothe. “They get to enjoy their own independence of just calling a number and being able to get picked up in one of our Thornton Township vans and taken to their destination.”

Thornton Township believes that what keeps seniors young is their ability to participate in fun activities and being able to communicate with others who are their age, according to Lamothe.

For more information about the Senior Center and Senior Services in Thornton Township call 708-569-6040.

Walmart Announces Driver Wage Investment in Illinois Walmart recently announced an investment in driver wages. This investment represents Walmart’s commitment to maintaining its position as one of the best jobs in the transportation industry and the importance of recruiting and retaining the best drivers.

Beginning in February, drivers will receive a per mile increase of $0.01 and a 50-cent increase in activity pay for arrive and arrive/drop occurrences. That means Walmart drivers will now be paid up to $1 every time they arrive at their destination and drop a trailer. With this increase, Walmart drivers can earn an average of $87,500 in their first year of employment with an all-in rate of nearly 89 cents per mile.

“Truck drivers are a critical part of our team here at Walmart and have been since Sam Walton started the private truck fleet in the 1970s,” said Greg Smith, executive vice president of Walmart U.S. Supply Chain.

“Our professional drivers are part of what makes Walmart so special. This wage increase reflects the importance of our private fleet and our commitment to recruiting and retaining the best drivers in the industry.”

Walmart recently announced an investment in driver wages. Beginning in February, drivers will receive a per mile increase of $0.01 and a 50-cent increase in activity pay for arrive and arrive/drop occurrences.

“The modern trucking industry operates in every aspect of economic life, delivering everything from textbooks and medical supplies to retail goods and construction materials and truck drivers are an essential component of ensuring the trucking industry remains healthy in our state,” Matt Hart, executive director of the Illinois Trucking Association. “Walmart’s drivers set a high industry benchmark for professionalism and performance and we applaud Walmart’s commitment to retaining and recruiting highly

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talented individuals for their private fleet.”

This wage increase is the latest step from Walmart to maintain the strength of its professional trucking fleet.

Walmart’s drivers are helping the company recruit the best drivers, and the company is seeing an increase in referrals. The company also dramatically revamped its hiring and onboarding program, shortening the application and onboarding time by more than 50 percent.

Each year, Walmart’s 8,000 drivers travel over 700

million miles and deliver millions of cases of merchandise to Walmart and Sam’s Club 4,700 locations across the nation — all while remaining one of the largest and safest fleets on the road, according to a press release. Walmart drivers are among the most experienced as well. To drive for Walmart, a commercial driver must have at least 30 months of full-time experience with no serious traffic violations in the last three years.

To apply to drive for Walmart, visit drive4walmart. com.

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Flying High: Rexy Rolle Changing the Game in the Airline Industry listening too, it makes me think about where I am in life, and what I’m doing.

“I’ve listened to songs that have made me feel fearless, songs that have inspired my thoughts on love and relaAlthough she acknowledges setting “big goals,” Sherrexcia tionships, songs that have strengthened my daily hustle, or “Rexy” Rolle said the magic really happens in the small steps encouraged me not to take life so seriously and of course, it takes to reach those ambitions. songs that make me dance instantly. Music inspires me in “That’s where the victories are won, in your daily to do more ways than one,” Rolle said. list,” said Rolle, whose boardroom and classroom accomStill, her beginnings at Western Air proved quite humplishments likely turn as many heads as her modelesque bling. looks.

She started as a baggage handler and worked her way up At 30, Rolle serves as vice president of operations and to vice president of operations, eventually orchestrating sevgeneral counsel of Western Air Limited, her family’s compaeral strategic acquisitions for the airline – the first of which ny and the largest privately-owned airline were two Saab 340A and a multi-aircraft SHE’S CLIMBED THE in the Bahamas. deal with Embraer for the acquisition of She’s climbed the corporate ladder, but CORPORATE LADDER, three ERJ 145 LR 50-seater jets. nothing was handed to her – Rolle clearly Rolle also is training to become a pilot, BUT NOTHING WAS has earned her wings. “My family instilled having logged more than 44 flight hours.

HANDED TO HER – a very strong work ethic in me as a child.

“When I realize what an impact WestROLLE CLEARLY HAS We strongly believe in the principle of big ern Air plays in people’s lives on the daily, EARNED HER WINGS. faith and hard work,” Rolle said. it certainly motivates me to keep pushing “MY FAMILY INSTILLED Western Air, a commercial airline that and progressing to better their experiA VERY STRONG WORK ence,” Rolle said. operates daily scheduled and on-demand ETHIC IN ME AS A flights to major destinations throughout While her family counts as role models, CHILD. WE STRONGLY Rolle said she’s also inspired by Oprah the Bahamas, including Nassau, Grand BELIEVE IN THE PRIN- Winfrey, who is the “Aunty in my head.”

Bahama, Exuma, Bimini, Abaco, and San CIPLE OF BIG FAITH Andros, also provides charter services “She inspires me because she seems to the Caribbean, Central and South to have mastered the art of balance and AND HARD WORK,” America. remaining in a state of gratitude, all while ROLLE SAID. In business since 2000, Western Air was being courageous in various business and founded by Rolle’s parents, Rex and Shandrice. The airline creative pursuits,” Rolle said of the Talk Show queen and conducts an average of 42 flights per day, 365 days a year and magnate. has a team of 165 employees.

Life and her achievements haven’t been without obstacles, “My dad was a private pilot at the time and my mom was Rolle said. However, she noted that obstacles only serve to an international business major, just graduating college,” propel one forward because “once you’ve survived it, it sets Rolle said. the precedent to similar challenges.”

“My Mom and I went to Andros for my great grand“I’ve faced the most obstacles when we sought to do mother’s funeral and on our return, we were stuck at the airthings that were never done before. For example, when I was port for almost the entire day. I remember her and I saying, spearheading the opening of Western Air’s Grand Bahama that there must be a better way to travel from one island to Passenger terminal we got major push back on a number of the next,” she said. levels because it was the first of its kind in the Bahamas,” she “It wasn’t difficult to convince my Dad who is an aviation said. enthusiast. We sought financing for one aircraft and the “A passenger terminal with its own security screening, aircraft financier believed so much in the idea and offered acting independently from the airport itself. Our ability to to finance three aircrafts, zero down as a package,” Rolle conduct such operations was challenged by major players in continued. the industry.

Rolle’s family wasn’t rich, as her dad was one of 13 chil“To say the least I had to cut our way through a number dren who came from very humble means. “My parents’ jour- of legal red tapes, take the risk and seek approval from the neys, the good and the bad, inspire me and are what makes authorities in the position to validate our right to operate. me believe that I can do anything with God, hard work and “Opening the passenger terminal was a pivotal point for dedication,” she said. our company and was instrumental in securing market share Rolle, who is originally from Mastic Point, Andros in the on that route. I was a fairly new attorney at that time. While Bahamas, grew up in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. After attending it was a bit intimidating, it was a rewarding experience.” eighth and ninth grade in Andros, she attended Montverde Rolle said she refuses to allow negative stereotypes to Academy, an international boarding school. affect the way she does business or carries herself.

Rolle completed her undergraduate studies at the As a successful black woman attorney and executive in University of Ottawa in Canada where she excelled in a the airline industry, Rolle isn’t easily intimidated. joint honors program in Political Science and Commu“For some, a lawyer or a VP of an airline should look and nications. Later, Rolle earned a Masters in Mass Media act a certain way, perhaps more conservative, perhaps older, and Communications at Lynn University in Boca Raton, white and male. But I thrive on being unapologetic about Fla. After graduating from Thomas Jefferson Law School who I am,” Role said. in San Diego, Rolle was admitted to the State Bar of “My hair is big, my heels are high, but my opinion and California. work ethic is strong. I also understand there is a misconcepRolle, who also has done some modeling, enjoys a passion tion that working in a family business is easy or that things for music and entertainment. are handed it to you. But we believe in demonstrating your She enjoys acting, singing, songwriting and dance and individual value and earning your stripes,” she said. promises to soon “unveil her growth artistically, and put Rolle continued: “It’s an uncommon opportunity that I [her] long-standing love for all things music and entertainfeel blessed to be a part of, but responsibilities are great. As ment to good use.” long as I am producing results for the betterment of our She’s working on new music she believes will be a hit. passengers and our staff, I’m not moved by any pushback or “Music enhances our consciousness. Depending on what I’m resentment.”

BY STACY M. BROWN NNPA Newswire Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia

At 30, Sherrexcia “Rexy” Rolle (pictured) serves as vice president of operations and general counsel of Western Air Limited, her family’s company and the largest privately-owned airline in the Bahamas. Photos: Instagram and Twitter

“It’s an uncommon opportunity that I feel blessed to be a part of, but responsibilities are great. As long as I am producing results for the betterment of our passengers and our staff, I’m not moved by any pushback or resentment,” Rolle said.

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BUSINESS Survey: Lack of skills is the top reason employable adults can’t find jobs

Americans say the top reason employable adults can't find work or have given up looking is they lack the skills for the jobs they want, according to the latest ASA Workforce Monitor.

More than half of Americans (54%) agree that employable adults aren't working today because they don't possess the skills they need for the jobs they want, according to the results of a new American Staffing Association Workforce Monitor® survey conducted online by The Harris Poll.

The other top reasons Americans believe job seekers can't find employment—or have even entirely stopped looking for work—are: l Few jobs are available in their specific field, trade, or skill set (45%) l Limited job opportunities exist where they live (33%) l They require a job with flexible working hours (26%) l They are too discouraged to keep looking (24%) Americans are divided when asked if they think the U.S. is currently a job seekers' market or an employers' market. After being offered definitions, four in 10 (44%) say it is a job seekers' market—where there are many opportunities available—while a similar proportion (38%) say it

is an employers' market—where opportunities for jobs seekers are limited.

"The ASA Workforce Monitor found that despite the tightest job market in history, the public perceives that many people can't find work due to a skills gap," said Richard Wahlquist, ASA president and chief executive officer. "This gap is real, but with close to seven million job openings in America, it's clearly a job seeker's market with an abundance of opportunity."

To learn more about the ASA Workforce Monitor, visit americanstaffing.net/ workforcemonitor. You can also follow ASA research on Twitter.

Method: The Harris Poll conducted the survey online within the U.S. on behalf of ASA, Nov. 7–9, 2018, among a total of 2,021 U.S. adults age 18 and older. Results were weighted on age, education, race/ ethnicity, household income, and geographic region where necessary to bring them into line with their actual proportions in the U.S. population

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Caribou Coffee recently announced that John Butcher has been appointed President & CEO. Butcher has served as President of Caribou Coffee since joining the company in June of 2017.

"Since John joined our company, we've witnessed an increased focus on Caribou's people and culture, resulting in quarter after-quarter performance gains and the highest guest satisfaction ratings we've ever seen at Caribou," says Mike Tattersfield, Chairman, Coffee & Bagel Brands.

"I am humbled and honored to lead such an iconic Midwestern brand," says Butcher. "Every day at Caribou, we have the opportunity to help people start their morning with an amazing,

locally roasted cup of coffee and a great interaction. It's a moment that can make a person's day and I think that's truly rewarding."

Before coming to Caribou Coffee in 2017, Butcher spent 20 years at Minneapolis-based Target and held a variety of Merchandising and Marketing leadership roles including Senior Vice President of Merchandising, Beauty and Dermstore, Senior Vice President of Merchandising Category Roles and Senior Vice President of Merchandising at Target Canada Co. Butcher graduated from Indiana University's Kelley School of Business.

Butcher replaces Sarah Spiegel as President & CEO of Caribou Coffee.

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FASHION Kat Von D Beauty Partners with Sephora for 2019 Beauty Insider Program

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DON’T DIET SOLO: Study Reveals Ongoing Support Key to Weight Loss StatePoint - For many, weight loss is a constant struggle, full of frustration, fad diets and forgotten workout DVDs. But it doesn’t have to be that way. New research reveals a critical element that can make all the difference between an ongoing health struggle and successfully shedding excess weight -- and keeping it off long-term. The secret? Don’t fly solo when it comes to trying to lose weight.

The study, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, discovered that individuals following structured weight loss programs with support were more likely to lose weight and more likely to keep off the weight, than those who did not. The findings were drawn from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), which used the results of the study to update their 2018 statement to officially recommend programs with ongoing support for adults with a body mass index of 30 or higher.

For the average American struggling with lasting weight loss, the study’s findings are clear. Based on a review of 100 weight loss and weight maintenance programs, the best results came from structured programs that included regular in-person meetings, meetings that provide education and personal connection; and a holistic approach. Weight loss experts also point to the benefits of comprehensive programs – such as Jenny Craig – in helping those seeking to lose weight learn how to keep it off for good.

“This peer-reviewed study, published in one of the most reputable medical journals, provides valuable direction for healthcare providers and consumers who are looking for scientifically-sound guidance as they strive for optimal health and weight management,” says Dr. Pamela Peeke, chair of the Jenny Craig Science Advisory Board. “This new recommendation highlights the importance of ongoing support in weight management.”

Today, more than 35 percent of men and 40 percent of women in the U.S. are obese.

Obesity is associated with a wide range of health problems, including increased risk for coronary heart disease, type 2 diabetes, various types of cancer, gallstones, physical disability and an increased risk for death, particularly among adults younger than 65. With more than 100 million U.S. adults living with type 2 diabetes or

If you are embarking on a weight loss effort, consider how ongoing support and science-driven structure can help you achieve lasting results.

prediabetes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), finding effective and sustainable weight loss methods is critical for a large portion of Americans.

“Jenny Craig has understood the importance of offering support for more than 35 years; it is the cornerstone of our program,” says Jenny Craig CEO and president, Monty Sharma.

“Personalized human guidance not only keeps people motivated, but also allows for a customized approach for each individual and their life situation.”

Members of the program meet weekly with their personal consultant one-on-one to discuss their progress, create customized meal plans, address challenges and plan the week ahead. Of

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note, the study found strongest success among those who met at least every two weeks, with those meeting more often seeing even better results.

If you are embarking on a weight loss effort, consider how ongoing support and sciencedriven structure can help you achieve lasting results.

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NEIU Foundation Establishes 76 New Student Scholarships CHICAGO - Northeastern Illinois University has successfully completed the institution’s first comprehensive fundraising campaign. Transforming Lives: The Campaign for Northeastern Illinois University raised more than $12.87 million to support student scholarships, academic research and campus life.

“We are so thankful to our alumni, faculty, staff, friends and even current students who generously gave to Northeastern Illinois University,” President Gloria J. Gibson said. “This accomplishment is a direct investment in the next generation of leaders in Chicago and beyond.”

The funds raised by the NEIU Foundation included the creation of 76 new scholarships, the first endowment of a faculty position, the first faculty research scholarship and an emergency fund to assist students with essential expenses during periods of temporary and unexpected hardship. In total, 5,944 individuals contributed $12,878,881. More than 3,500 of the campaign’s donors were new con-

“LET THIS SUCCESSFUL CAMPAIGN BE A CALL TO OUR ALUMNI AND FRIENDS IN CHICAGO, ACROSS ILLINOIS, THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY AND OVERSEAS: COME HOME,” GIBSON SAID. tributors to the NEIU Foundation.

Among the new donors was Gibson, who was appointed president in June 2018 and immediately founded a scholarship in honor of her parents. The James and Grace Gibson Scholarship will provide financial support for underrepresented students—especially those from her hometown of East St. Louis, Ill.—to attend Northeastern.

“Let this successful campaign be a call to our alumni and friends in Chicago, across Illinois, throughout the country and overseas: Come home,” Gibson said. “We are building something special, and we want you to be a part of this exciting journey.”

Transforming Lives publicly launched in the middle of a prolonged state budget crisis on April 7, 2017, with a kickoff event

attended by presidents past and present, trustees, students, alumni, faculty, staff, NEIU Foundation Board members and close friends of Northeastern.

Northeastern announced a stretch goal of $12 million in February 2018 after the campaign surpassed the initial $10 million goal with 11 months to spare.

“When this campaign launched, we asked, ‘What can $10 million do for Northeastern Illinois University?’” Vice President for Institutional Advancement and Executive Director of the NEIU Foundation Liesl Downey said.

“Now we’re about to find out what almost $13 million can do thanks to our generous community of donors.”

Among the students who have already benefitted from the campaign is Social Work major

Gloria Inés Orozco Dorado, who earned the newly created Max Graves Moody Spirit of Innovation Scholarship to support her travel to Colombia to teach music.

The scholarship was founded by President Emerita Sharon Hahs and her husband, Billy Hahs.

“This trip had an important impact on my life,” Orozco Dorado said. “It convinced me that I would like to continue doing this type of work after I graduate from Northeastern. It has become very important to me to work in underserved communities. This scholarship helped me grow as a person and an educator.”

While the Transforming Lives campaign was publicly launched in 2017, its roots trace back to 2014, when then-President Hahs recognized the University’s 150year anniversary as an ideal time to launch a campaign. As is typical for university campaigns, the NEIU Foundation quietly raised $6 million toward the campaign before the public kickoff.

Much of the success of Transforming Lives can be attributed to

the Goodwin Gift Challenge, in which alumnus and former Chairman of the Board of Trustees Daniel L. Goodwin pledged an unprecedented $2.5 million. Goodwin served as one of three honorary co-chairs for the campaign, along with Presidents Emerita Hahs and Salme Harju Steinberg.

Goodwin made an initial $1 million grant to the NEIU Foundation in December of 2014. The remainder of the gift came in the form of the Goodwin Gift Challenge, in which he encouraged others to contribute to the NEIU Foundation by matching gifts up to a total of $500,000 annually through 2018.

“I wanted to inspire the Northeastern community to contribute to this wonderful university that is so vital to the communities it serves,” Goodwin said. “With each passing year, the Challenge’s goal was met earlier and earlier. I am proud of all of my fellow Golden Eagles who are now active supporters of Northeastern Illinois University, and I am eager to see what comes next.”

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ENTERTAINMENT

Mayor Fischer celebrates decision to rename Louisville airport to honor Muhammad Ali Mayor Greg Fischer said he is pleased and proud of a recent decision by the Louisville Regional Airport Authority Board to rename the city’s airport for its native son, Muhammad Ali. The new name is Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport.

The airport’s three-letter International Air Transport Association Location Identifier – SDF – will not change.

“Muhammad Ali belonged to the world, but he only had one hometown, and fortunately, that is our great city of Louisville. Muhammad became one of the most well-known people to ever walk the Earth and has left a legacy of humanitarianism and athleticism that has inspired billions of people,” the Mayor said. “It’s important that we, as a city, further champion The Champ’s legacy, and the airport renaming is a wonderful next step.”

The vote came after a recommendation from a board working group that had studied renaming for more than a year.

“This is a historic day for the airport and our region,” said Jim Welch, chair of the Airport Authority Board. “By choosing to rename the airport for Muhammad Ali, a world-renowned humanitarian honored as a United Nations Messenger of Peace and an athlete honored as Sports Illustrated’s Sportsman of the 20th Century, we as a community are honoring his legacy and celebrating this global icon who is a fellow Louisvillian. This tells the world how proud we are to associate ‘The Greatest’ with not only our great city, but our great airport.”

Muhammad Ali’s widow, Lonnie Ali said, “I am proud that the Louisville Regional Airport Authority and the City of Louisville are supportive of changing the name of the Louisville International Airport to reflect Muhammad’s impact on the city and his love for his hometown. I am happy that visitors from

The Louisville Regional Airport Authority Board recently decided to rename the city’s airport for its native son, Muhammad Ali (pictured).

far and wide who travel to Louisville will have another touch point to Muhammad and be reminded of his open and inclusive nature, which is reflective of our city. Muhammad was a global citizen, but he never forgot the city that gave him his start. It is a fitting testament to his legacy.”

The Airport Authority Board also authorized an agreement with Muhammad Ali Enterprises, LLC for use of Ali’s name.

Citing research showing that Muhammad Ali has much greater name recognition than Louisville, Ky., Mayor Fischer said the airport renaming is just one piece of a much broader effort to share and celebrate Ali’s Louisville ties, and he’s organizing a community work group to develop plans to do that.

As the city of Ali’s birth, and the place that throughout his life he proclaimed as “the greatest city in the world,” the Mayor said, “It is our obligation and opportunity to showcase the many stories and complexities that made up the man known as ‘The Greatest of All Time.’”

Elevating and further celebrating Ali as a hometown hero complements the city’s Lean Into Louisville initiative,

"OUR DUTY TO SPEAK"

The Guardian," an exhibit depicting the struggle from a victim to a victor, currently adorns the Renaissance Court gallery at the Chicago Cultural Center. Posing by the exhibit (left) is Gerald Griffin, a painter, sculptor and poet, who produced this art. The work forms part of the Eight Black Men Art Exhibition titled, "Our Duty to Speak," at the gallery running now through March 1 as part of Black History Month activities. The exhibition is free and open to the public. An opening reception for the exhibition will be held at the gallery on Friday, Feb. 1 from 5 - 8 p.m.

which is a series of conversations, presentations, activities and art exhibits to confront the history and legacy of all forms of discrimination and inequality.

“Certainly, Muhammad faced discrimination and the impact of inequality, and he wasn’t shy about sharing his views on those challenges,” the Mayor said. “Lean Into Louisville embraces the Champ’s values of Confidence, Conviction, Dedication, Giving, Respect and Spirituality and our city value of compassion. And if he were here, I feel certain that the ‘Louisville Lip’ would be a part of this conversation.”

Championing The Champ also is consistent with the work that the Brookings Institution has identified as beneficial in growing Louisville’s global identity.

Louisville Tourism confirms that the city stands to reap economic benefits by boosting Ali-related tourism, much as the city has done in establishing Bourbonism as a global tourist experience.

“Louisville Tourism applauds the proposal to reflect the legacy of the city’s most famous son,” said Karen Williams, its president and CEO. “Adding Muhammad Ali’s name to the Louisville International Airport reminds travelers from around the world that our city is a place to have a touchpoint with one of the most recognized icons of all time.

It supports current marketing efforts to engage in Ali’s ‘Footsteps of Greatness’ as a reason to inspire visitation to Louisville.”

Donald Lassere, president and chief executive officer of the Muhammad Ali

Center said the center, “is proud of the Louisville Regional Airport Authority for their forward-thinking decision regarding the airport’s name change.”

“During the week between Muhammad’s passing and his memorial service in 2016, our city witnessed firsthand just how much Muhammad Ali meant to the world. Visitors flocked to Louisville from nearly every region of the globe to pay their respects to their champion,” Lassere said. “At the Ali Center, we experienced a tremendous increase in visitors, and the city received continual global media coverage. We are confident that with this announcement, Louisville will continue to be seen around the world as a bold, compassionate city, and prompt an increase in visitors to all our great attractions.”

Firebrand Theatre Announces Full Casting for Chicago Premiere of QUEEN OF THE MIST CHICAGO - Firebrand Theatre has announced full casting for its Chicago premiere of QUEEN OF THE MIST featuring book, music and lyrics by Michael John LaChiusa (The Wild Party, Marie Christine), direction by Elizabeth Margolius and music direction by Charlotte Rivard-Hoster.

QUEEN OF THE MIST will feature Barbara E. Robertson as Anna (Annie) Edson Taylor with Maryam Abdi (Barker), Neala Barron (Jane, Anna u/s), Brianna Buckley (New Manager), Max Cervantes (Frank Russell), Liz Chidester (Carrie), and Hannah Starr (Young Soldier). Understudies/ swings include: Billy Dawson, Adelina FeldmanSchultz, Cari Meixner and Sarah Ohlson.

QUEEN OF THE MIST will play May

25 – July 6, 2019 at The Den Theatre’s Janet Bookspan Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago. Single tickets are currently available at firebrandtheatre.org.

QUEEN OF THE MIST is based on the true story of Anna (Annie) Edson Taylor, who in 1901 set out to be the first person to go over the Niagara Falls in a barrel of her own design.

Navigating both the treacherous Falls and a fickle public with a ravenous appetite for sensationalism, this unconventional heroine vies for her legacy in a world clamoring with swindling managers, assassins, revolutionaries, moralizing family, anarchists and activists. With a soaring score that incorporates turn of the century themes with LaChiusa’s signature complexity and insight,

QUEEN OF THE MIST is the story of a single great fall, and how one woman risked death so that she could live.

Firebrand is the first musical theatre company committed to employing and empowering women by expanding opportunities on and off the stage.

PRODUCTION DETAILS: Title: QUEEN OF THE MIST Book, Music and Lyrics by Michael John LaChiusa Director: Elizabeth Margolius Music Director: Charlotte Rivard-Hoster Cast (in alphabetical order): Maryam Abdi (Barker, others), Neala Barron (Jane, others), Brianna Buckley (New Manager, others), Max Cervantes (Frank Russell), Liz Chidester (Carrie, others), Barbara E. Robertson (Anna Edson

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Taylor) and Hannah Starr (Young Soldier, others).

Understudies/swings: Billy Dawson, Adelina Feldman-Schultz, Cari Meixner and Sarah Ohlson, Location: The Den Theatre’s Janet Bookspan Theatre 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave. Dates: Previews: Saturday, May 25 at 7:30 pm and Sunday, May 26 at 3 pm Regular run: Thursday, May 30 – Saturday, July 6, 2019 Curtain Times: Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30 pm; Sundays at 3 pm Industry Night: Wednesday, July 3 at 7:30 pm Tickets: Previews $25. Regular run $55. $20 students/industry rush tickets available at the box office.

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REAL ESTATE AC1-16-2019 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION NEW PENN FINANCIAL, LLC D/B/A SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING Plaintiff, -v.- DANIELLE SEALS, STATE OF ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 2018 CH 07404 12712 S LOOMIS ST CALUMET PARK, IL 60827 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 24, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 25, 2019, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 12712 S LOOMIS ST, CALUMET PARK, IL 60827 Property Index No. 25-32116-017-0000. The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within 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. 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 or contact Plaintiff's attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-18-06477.

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. 14-1806477 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762

Case Number: 2018 CH 07404 TJSC#: 38-8591 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. I3109377 ____________________________ IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC Plaintiff, -v.- EVELYN F THOMAS, SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 18 CH 08080 12434 SOUTH ELIZABETH STREET CALUMET PARK, IL 60827 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 4, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 26, 2019, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 12434 SOUTH ELIZABETH STREET, CALUMET PARK, IL 60827 Property Index No. 25-29311-047-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family home with a detached 2 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, 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. MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC, Plaintiff's Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 346-9088.

Please refer to file number 266979.

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. 266979 Attorney ARDC No. 61256 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 18 CH 08080 TJSC#: 388107 I3109633 ____________________________ IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION ASSOCIATED BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.- TIMOTHY CHAPMAN Defendants 2018 CH 03010 12736 S. MAY STREET CALUMET PARK,

IL 60827 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 27, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 1, 2019, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 12736 S. MAY STREET, CALUMET PARK, IL 60827 Property Index No. 25-32-216-036-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within 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, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-18-02142.

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. 14-1802142 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 2018 CH 03010 TJSC#: 38-9371 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. I3109737 ____________________________ AC 1-23-2019 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC; Plaintiff, vs. OSCAR PEREZ; ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE;MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES, L.L.C.; VILLAGE OF HANOVER PARK; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 18 CH 9466 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 Friday, March 1, 2019 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. 25-31-101-009-0000.

Commonly known as 2257 127th Street, Blue Island, IL 60406. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call Law Clerk at Plaintiff's Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 3609455. W15-0696 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3110377 ____________________________ IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Plaintiff, -v.- SARAH L. EDWARDS Defendants 17 CH 002766 13293 S. EBERHART AVENUE CHICAGO, IL 60827 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 20, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 22, 2019, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 13293 S. EBERHART AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60827 Property Index No. 25-34118-024-0000. The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within 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, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-17-02374.

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. 14-1702374 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 17 CH 002766 TJSC#: 39-337 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. I3110639 ____________________________ AC 1-30-2019 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION BUSINESS LENDERS LLC A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY; Plaintiff, vs. GREAT EXPECTATIONS LEARNING CENTER INC. AN ILLINOIS CORPORATION; KINGS & QUEENS CHILDCARE; JOAN NICHOLS ELLIS; THE ESTATE OF LEO ELLIS, DECEASED; VALITA BURDINE; THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE; BANCO POPULAR NORTH AMERICA; AND UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 17 CH 17108 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, March 4, 2019 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. 29-04-417-008-0000 & 29-04417-054-0000. Commonly known as 104 West 144th Street, Riverdale, IL 60827. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a commercial building. 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. Tejal S. Desai at Plaintiff's Attorney, Latimer LeVay Fyock, LLC, 55 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 422-8000. 20468-02 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3110700 ____________________________ IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO WACHOVIA BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR AEGIS ASSET BACKED SECURITIES TRUST, MORTGAGE PASS THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2005-5; Plaintiff, vs. TOM H. BROWNLEE; GWENDOLYN BROWNLEE; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 18 CH 8051 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, March 5, 2019 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. 29-04-204-035-0000.

Commonly known as 13819 South State Street, Riverdale, IL 60827.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call Law Clerk at Plaintiff's Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 3609455. W18-0514 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3110716 ____________________________ IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Plaintiff, -v.- DESAREA PUGH, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT Defendants 2017 CH 09711 2208 123RD STREET BLUE ISLAND, IL 60406 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 25, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 26, 2019, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the

highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 2208 123RD STREET, BLUE ISLAND, IL 60406 Property Index No. 25-30-133-0210000; 25-30-133-026-0000. The real estate is improved with a residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

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

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, 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 or contact Plaintiff's attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-17-10171.

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. 14-1710171 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 2017 CH 09711 TJSC#: 39-433 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. I3110995 ____________________________ IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO WELLS FARGO BANK MINNESOTA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR REPERFORMING LOAN REMIC TRUST CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2002-1 Plaintiff, -v.KATHERINE BASS, GARRY D. BASS, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT

Defendants 2018 CH 01354 12539 S. JUSTINE STREET CALUMET PARK, IL 60827 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 28, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 5, 2019, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 12539 S. JUSTINE STREET, CALUMET PARK, IL 60827 Property Index No. 25-29314-056-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

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

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-18-01176.

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. 14-1801176 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 2018 CH 01354 TJSC#: 38-9397 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. I3111056 ____________________________

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other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-17-09237. 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. 14-17-09237 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 17 CH 008522 TJSC#: 39-448 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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REAL ESTATE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.MICHAEL WILLIAMS, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF OLIVIA D. WILLIAMS, RICHARD WILLIAMS, JR., INDIVIDUALLYAND AS INDEPENDENTADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF OLIVIA D. WILLIAMS (DECEASED), KARLA WILLIAMS JONES, KEVIN WILLIAMS Defendants 17 CH 008522 14517 SOUTH UNION AVENUE RIVERDALE, IL 60827 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 15, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 27, 2019, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 14517 SOUTH UNION AVENUE, RIVERDALE, IL 60827 Property Index No. 29-05-415-009-0000. The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within 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

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