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DAR Marian Anderson Legacy Scholarship Accepting Applications, Apply by January. 31 Undergraduate and graduate students studying music can apply for the DAR Marian Anderson Legacy Scholarship through January 31, 2025. Sponsored by the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), the scholarship provides a one-time $5,000 award to one student annually who is pursuing undergraduate or graduate study in music.

Marian Anderson (1897-1993) was a groundbreaking African American contralto and an inspiration for civil rights. “This scholarship pays tribute to Marian Anderson’s life, and the Daughters of the American Revolution seeks to honor her legacy through today’s aspiring musicians.

Her legacy lives on in others who aim for excellence in musical studies, are committed to their communities, and willing to stand up for what is right,” said Pamela Wright, DAR President General.

Applicants should be accepted or currently enrolled in an accredited university or college in the United States and have a concentration in music in their course of study.

Music performance, composition, theory, or education are all areas that students may be specialized in to qualify for the scholarship. They should have a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or the equivalent GPA on the scale used by the institution.

Applications require references sent through the application system, so students need to request their references ahead of the Jan. 31st application deadline.

In honor of Ms. Anderson’s commitment to the community throughout her life and her willingness to share her incredible talent with the world, applicants are asked to write a personal statement describing their humanitarian or volunteer contributions on behalf of their community and/or country.

To recognize the city Marian Anderson called home, preference will be given to students from the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania metropolitan area, even if they are not pursuing music studies in the Philadelphia area.

This scholarship is not automatically renewed. However, recipients may reapply for consideration each year for up to four consecutive years.

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The scholarship is supported by the Daughters of the American Revolution’s Marian Anderson Legacy Fund.

Learn more about the relationship between Marian Anderson and the DAR, and the organization’s ongoing efforts to honor her memory at www.dar.org/ MarianAnderson About the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) One of the largest patriotic women’s service organizations in the world, DAR has 190,000 members in approximately 3,000 chapters across the country and several foreign countries. DAR members promote historic preservation, education and patriotism via commemorative events, scholarships and educational initiatives, citizenship programs, service to veterans, meaningful community service and more. For additional information about DAR and its relevant mission, visit www.dar.org.

Six $1,500 scholarships now open to Midwest high school seniors High school seniors from Illinois, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota and Wisconsin now have a chance to receive one of six college scholarships worth $1,500. Registration is open now through April 30, 2025.

Parents are also able to register their student.

High school seniors or their parents may register for the ISL Midwest Senior Scholarship at www.

IowaStudentLoan.org/Midwest.

ISL Education Lending will award $1,500 scholarships to six students whose names are randomly drawn after the registration period. There are no financial need, grade point average or class rank requirements. The ISL Midwest Senior Scholarship can be used at any eligible institution in the United States.

Registered participants also receive emails highlighting financial literacy tips, such as the importance of early career and college planning and ways to reduce student

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“Student loan debt is a huge concern for new college students,” said Steve McCullough, president and CEO of ISL Education Lending. “As a nonprofit, we provide tools and resources to help high school seniors plan so they can reduce the amount of debt they need to take on while achieving their education goals. Students sign up for a chance at a $1,500 scholarship, and we take that opportunity to share information with them about our free resources.”

The ISL Midwest Senior Scholarship is open to legal U.S. citizens who are seniors at a high school in one of the qualifying states during the 2025-2026 school year and who intend to attend college, either virtually or physically, in fall 2025. It is a no-purchase-required program, and full rules and details are available at www.IowaStudentLoan. org/Midwest.

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Financial Advice Column

Is buying a home always the right move?

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Real Estate Questions & Answers CATHY & JIM HIGGINS Question: My home is currently listed with a Broker. The other night, we left 15 minutes before the 5 and 6 PM showing. I returned at around 7 PM and the Realtor and buyer were still parked in my driveway. As I drove by, I could see them sitting at my kitchen table. I didn’t know what to do so I sat there for another half hour before they finally left. My Broker later explained that they were probably very interested in the home, that’s why they stayed so long, and to take that as a “good thing.” I am still upset about this. Am I wrong being so upset?

Answer: First off you deserve some answers and not just that “it’s a good thing.” Were they late for their appointment? Why did these strangers use your home as a meeting place? Why were they there so long? There is no excuse for a seller not knowing that a Realtors appointment is running late. We all have mobile phones. There is no excuse for a showing lasting for more than an hour….even if they are interested in the home. Lastly, if they used your kitchen table as a meeting place in an occupied home, then that Realtor should be reported. That is unacceptable.

Tell your Realtor you want the mobile number of any showing agent. That

way if they are late, and they have not contacted you, you can contact them to check on their status.

Don’t leave for the showing until they arrive at your door. No rule says you have to leave your home unless you want to. If you decide to stay home, stay out of their way and give them some privacy to openly discuss and view your home. If the weather permits, go outside to your yard. If they are late, refuse the showing if it is an inconvenience to you.

An appointment means an arrangement to meet someone at an agreed upon time and place.

If you feel the prospective buyer and Realtor have been in your home long enough, then go home! It’s your home!

None of these solutions are rude. They are a response to a bad situation that they put you in! If they don’t understand, then they are probably not the buyers you would want purchasing your home.

E-mail us your Real Estate questions at Cathyah@aol.com. Thinking of selling your home? Call Cathy & Jim Higgins, Licensed Broker/Realtors in Indiana & Illinois. IN: 219-865-4361 IL: 708-8283304. McColly Real Estate. Website: www.Cathyhiggins.com. Personal Real Estate Journal: www.Higginshousechat. blogspot.com

SUBMITTED BY PATRICK ZAMKIN It’s widely thought that home ownership is a key to building wealth — but is it? And should you consistently make sacrifices to buy your own home?

Let’s start with the first question: Is owning a home essential to building wealth? It would probably be more accurate to say that home ownership can be helpful in building wealth.

Building home equity — essentially, the difference between the size of your home’s value and what you still owe — is certainly valuable. Plus, the bigger your equity, the less you might have to take out in a new mortgage if you ever want to buy a different home.

Now for the next question: How much should you sacrifice to buy your own home? This isn’t an easy question to answer because buying a home isn’t just a financial issue — it’s also an emotional one. Many people simply like the feeling of owning a home. If you fall into this category, you might be willing to make many sacrifices to join the ranks of homeowners.

However, if you’re relatively young and you are part of a single or even a dual-income household, you may well find that your other priorities are more important than home ownership, at least for the moment. These priorities can include paying off student loans, reducing other debts, paying for child care, meeting health care costs and even saving for retirement. With all these expenses, you might not be able to take on a big mortgage, along with real estate taxes, homeowners’ insurance and the inevitable but costly repairs that come with owning a home.

In addition to the danger of becoming

“house poor” by paying too high a percentage of your income on your mortgage, you could face another issue by sinking too much money into your home — and that’s liquidity. A home is much more illiquid than savings or investment accounts, so if you needed money in a hurry, and most of yours was tied up in your home, you might be in a jam. You could tap into your home equity through a loan or a line of credit, but that’s basically taking on even more debt, though these loans and credit lines typically offer lower interest rates than other forms of borrowing.

So, here’s the bottom line: You don’t need to feel that you are missing out on a chance to build wealth by not buying a home immediately — especially if you would feel extremely stretched by the mortgage payments, given how expensive homes are today. You won’t hurt yourself — and, in fact, you’ll likely help yourself — by taking care of your most pressing priorities first.

Of course, this doesn’t mean that you can never become a homeowner. If you would still like to own a home someday, you could start saving for a down payment, keeping the money in a liquid, low-risk account. Just as importantly, though, you should plan on how owning a home can fit into your budget and how it will affect your cash flow. If you can manage it, you may indeed find that there’s no place like home.

This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor, Patrick Zamkin, located at 18735 Dixie Hwy, Homewood, IL 60430. Contact us at (708) 798-9066. Edward Jones.

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New Year, New Flag? State Flag Redesign Public Voting Begins The public voting period for the Illinois state flag redesign contest has kicked off and will run through Feb. 14. Illinoisans can choose to vote for one of the Illinois Flag Commission’s Top 10 new designs, or one of three former flag designs, including the current one.

“Now is the time to make your voice heard and I encourage folks to join the process by voting for the flag that they feel best represents our great state,” said Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias, whose office will conduct the public vote. “The public feedback received during this period will help guide the General Assembly’s final decision on the future of our state’s flag later this year.”

Public voting is available at www.ilsos. gov/stateflag.

Participating Illinoisans can vote for: • One of the Illinois Flag Commission’s Top 10 flag designs • Retaining the existing state flag • Or reinstating Illinois’ 1918 centennial flag or 1968 sesquicentennial flag.

Members of the public can vote for one flag once every 24-hour period.

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After the public voting period has ended, the Illinois Flag Commission will count the votes and report its findings and recommendations to the Illinois General Assembly by April 1, 2025. Members of the General Assembly will then vote on whether to adopt a new flag, return to a previous iteration of the flag or retain the current flag.

Senate Bill 1818, sponsored by State Senator Doris Turner (48th District— Springfield) and State Representative Kam Buckner (26th District—Chicago), was signed into law by Governor JB Pritzker in 2023, creating the commission to gauge public desire for a new flag. The commission selected its Top 10 finalists in December from the 4,844 entries it received during the six-week submission period that closed in October.

The flag designs eligible for public voting can be viewed https://www.ilsos.gov/ special/IFC/10finalists.pdf

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LOCAL CHURCHES TO BE ADDED, EMAIL ERICAW@MYSHOPPER.BIZ CHRIST COMMUNITY CHURCH, COGIC

1151 E. 170th St., South Holland 708-331-8389 FAX 708.331.8374 Admin@ChristCommunityCOGIC.org ChristCommunityCOGIC.org PASTOR DR. CARL E. KING, SR. WORSHIP SERVICES SUNDAY Church School................................ 9:15 a.m.

Worship Services ......................... 10:30 a.m.

WEDNESDAY Bible Study…… .............................. 7:00 p.m.

COVENANT UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST 1130 East 154th St., South Holland 708-333-5955 www.covucc.org PASTOR REV. DR. PATRICK L. DAYMOND WORSHIP SERVICES Sunday Worship ............................. 7:30 a.m. ...................................................... 11:00 a.m.

Wed. Bible Study ................................ Noon

FIRST CHURCH (PCA)

3134 Ridge Rd, Lansing 708-474-9610 www.firstchurchpca.org Morning Worship ............................ 9:30 a.m.

Sunday School ............................. 11:00 a.m.

Evening Worship ............................ 5:30 p.m.

FIRST ORTHODOX PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF SOUTH HOLLAND

16248 South Park Ave., South Holland 708-333-8211 www.firstchurchsh.org PASTOR REV. DANIEL SVENDSEN WORSHIP SERVICES Sunday ....................... 9:30 a.m. & 5:30 p.m.

Sunday School ............................. 11:00 a.m.

GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, LCMS 8303 Sheffield Avenue Dyer, IN 46311 (219) 865-1137 gracedyer.org PASTOR REV. DALE HETHERINGTON

WORSHIP SERVICES Sunday........................................... 9:00 a.m.

Bible Study Sunday.......................10:30 a.m.

Monday...........................................7:00 p.m.

Saturday Prayer Service................10:30 a.m.

JESUS LIGHTHOUSE OF LOVE INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES

19058 Burnham Ave, Lansing 312-206-1833 facebook.com/JLOLMinistries PASTOR EL CID ZOLLICOFFER PASTOR SHONNI ZOLLICOFFER WORSHIP SERVICES Sunday........................................... 11:00 a.m.

Wed. Service on Facebook.............7:30 p.m.

Women of Worship via Zoom 3rd Sat. @ 12 pm

RECONCILIATION CHURCH

833 East 168th St., South Holland 708-331-7755 www.reconciliationchurch.org PASTOR GLEN MCCARTHY WORSHIP SERVICES Sunday Worship ........................... 10:00 a.m.

Wednesday Bible Study ................. 7:00 p.m.

REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH

651 East 166th St., South Holland 708-331-4100 redeemer-lutheran@sbcglobal.net WORSHIP SERVICES Sunday ........................................... 9:30 a.m.

Sunday School ............................. 10:45 a.m.

Channel 6 Tues. ........................... 10:00 a.m.

ST. PAUL’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH & SCHOOL

8601 Harrison Avenue, Munster, In. 46321 219-838-6720 stplmunster.com Pastors: Peter Speckhard, Adrian Krebs WORSHIP SERVICES: Monday: ..........................................6:30 p.m.

Sunday: .....................8:00 a.m. & 10:15 a.m.

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Heart Smart JOSH BOOTSMA I know Christmastime has passed. But the birth of Jesus Christ is always worth thinking about.

It would have seemed odd to the people of Jesus’ day that God’s angel Gabriel came to Nazareth. Though famous now, when Gabriel appeared to Mary, the isolated village of Nazareth likely had a population of less than 500, and was home to tradespeople and farmers. Jesus’ disciple Nathanael confirms the common perception of Nazareth at the time when he says “Can anything good come out of Nazareth?”

(John 1.46) It’s not just the where of Gabriel’s appearance that would have seemed odd, it’s also the who. Gabriel appeared to a humble virgin named Mary—most likely a teenager at the time—who was betrothed to Joseph, who although he was of David’s lineage, made a less-than-luxurious living as a carpenter.

In other words, Gabriel appears in an ordinary place to ordinary people. But his message was far from ordinary.

Mary is told she is God’s “favored one,” and has a reasonable response: confusion. Why would she, the ordinary girl, be favored by God? Then Gabriel brings the salvific bombshell, thousand of years in the making. He tells Mary not only is she favored by God, but she will bear a son whose name is Jesus, which means Yahweh is salvation. Gabriel says He will sit on David’s throne, but where David’s kingdom eventually ended, Jesus’ kingdom is eternal.

The final iteration of the most anticipated prophecy in history has now been given to a humble teenager from lowly Nazareth. God has once again proven that his ways are not our ways (Isaiah 55.8), and his plan of salvation for his people is far greater than we could ever imagine.

Josh Bootsma Member, Covenant Fellowship Church cfcsh.org

Bible Study: Sundays at ........9:15am (Sunday school at this time too) 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of the month (Ladies’ Bible Study) Wednesdays at 10am Thursdays at 10am (Nursery available for Sunday morning services)

ESPIRITU DE DIOS

16400 S. State St., South Holland 708-439-1220 sogfchurch.com PASTORES Jose & Paula Lopez SERVICIOS: Grupo de Oracion de Hombres Jueves ............................................7:30 p.m.

Sabado Alabanza y Predicacion.....6:00 p.m.

UNITY OF NORTHWEST INDIANA

Plum Creek Center 2138 Moeller Street Dyer, IN 46311 (219) 931-5284 www.unitynwi.org ALL WELCOME MINISTER: REV. GERALDINE COLVIN SUNDAY SERVICE.......................10:00 AM

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January is National Book Month.

Grab a tote bag and hit the library!

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Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.

Proverbs 15:22 Attend the church of your choice.

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LIBRARY HAPPENINGS Calumet City Public Library Address: 660 S Manistee Ave, Calumet City, IL 60409 Phone: (708) 862-6220 Email: info@calumetcitypl.org Website: http://www.calumetcitypl.org/index.html

Dolton Public Library Address: 14037 Lincoln Ave, Dolton, IL Phone: 708-849-2385 Email: lincoln@doltonpubliclibrary.org Website: www.doltonpubliclibrary.org

BINGO NIGHT. Starting October 12th, from 3 – 4pm. Held every 2 nd and 4 th Thursday in the Kopac.

Please call (708) 849-2385 x3 leaving your full name, email address and phone number or send email to lincoln@doltonpubliclibrary.org to register. FREE Virtual Zumba Dolton Public Library District presents VIRTUAL ZUMBA with licensed instructor Yvette Roberts. Come and join in the fun every Friday at 5pm. Please call (708)8492385 or email lincoln@doltonpubliclibrary. org and leave your full name, email address and phone number to register. (5pm – 6pm every Friday). FREE BEGINNERS LINE DANCING with “DAWN the DANCIN’’ DEEVA” Every Wednesday, from 3pm to 4pm. Please call 708-849-2385 ext. 3 to register, RSVP between Friday, 9am and Tuesday, 4pm ONLY. Leaving your full name and phone number.

Held in the Josway Auditorium. FREE VIRTUAL SENIOR YOGA Every Wednesday taught by Dionne Arnold, Certified Yoga Instructor, (4pm to 5pm) Please call 708-849-2385 or email lincoln@ doltonpubliclibrary.org and leaving your full name, email address and phone number to register. FREE SENIOR BRIDGE CLUB Held every Tuesday, in person, from 3:30pm to 4:30pm.Please register by calling 708-849-2385 x3 or send email to lincoln@doltonpubliclibrary.org and leave your full name, email and phone number to register. FREE VIRTUAL WORKOUT with SHEENA STINSON Get in Shape from Home. Classes held every Monday from 6pm to 6:30pm. Please call 708-849-2385 or email us at lincoln@ doltonpubliclibrary.org leaving your full name, email address and phone number to register. A Zoom Link will be sent day of the program. FREE

Get up and Move with Simon Says Join the Dolton Public Library Youth Services Dept. as we play “Simon Says”. Held every 3rd or 4th Friday from 10:45 to 11:45am starting Oct. 27 th . PLEASE CALL FOR FUTURE DATES. Register by calling (708849-2385, ext. 4) or emailing at lincoln@ doltonpubliclibrary.org leaving your name, email address, phone number and the number of children participating. FREE Buriobo Burbio is a one-stop free resource to find out about all the Dolton area events and activities.

If your group wishes to post your events on burbio contact: groupsupport@burbio. com Sign-up at Burbio.com or download the free Android or iPhone app and follow the calendars that interest you. FREE VIRTUAL PASSPORT TO KNOWLEDGE, Every first Monday of the month from 3:30 – 4pm. Pack your bags for a virtual trip around the world and learn about other countries and cultures. Register at lincoln@ doltonpubliclibrary.org or call (708-849-2385) and leave your name, email and phone number.

Come curbside to pick up your Passport Packet prior to departure. The link for Zoom will be emailed prior to the program. FREE BETWEEN the PAGES: A Virtual Story Time Every third Saturday of the month at 1:30pm.

To register call (708-849-2385) or email lincoln@doltonpubliclibrary.org and leave your name, phone number and email address. A link will be sent to you. FREE COOKBOOK BOOK CLUB Will meet in the Josway Auditorium on one Saturday a month, from 11am to 1pm at the library (14037 Lincoln Avenue, Dolton, IL 60419). To discuss the selected cookbook and to taste samples that have been prepared by our members from the recipes within the book.

Potential new members please call 708-849-2385, ext. 5 to register leaving your name, email and phone number to get complete details. FREE Homework Help GOT HOMEWORK? NEED HELP? For ages 5 – 14yrs, make an appointment with Mrs. Brooks on Fridays or Saturdays by calling (708) 849- 2385 x 4. Sessions are limited to 30 minutes each. FREE Toddler Time For young children (18 mos – 4 yrs.) and their caregivers. Every 2nd Tuesday, 10:45am – 11:45am. 14037 Lincoln Avenue, Kopac Room, starting June 6, 2023. To join us, please register at lincoln@doltonpubiclibrary.org leave your name, email address or call at 708-8492385, ext. 4. FREE

Family Game Time Join us twice a month on Saturday, from 1:00 to 2:30pm for free fun and activities. To be held in the Youth Services department. Call (708) 849-2385 x 4 for future dates. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED. FREE Creative Craft Join Ms. Barbara every 4th Wednesday for a new fun art craft from 3:30 – 4:00 pm in the Kopac Room. NO NEED TO REGISTER KIDS &YOUTH 5-16 YRS. FREE!

Hammond Public Library Address: 564 State St., Hammond Phone: (219) 931-5100, ext. 310 or 307 Email: swishl@hammond.lib.in.us Website: www.hammond.lib.in.us

Weekly Walking Group 9 – 10 am Ages: Adults/Seniors This walking program is for everyone interested in achieving a healthier lifestyle. What better way to start your path to better physical and emotional health, than on your feet making strides to help your heart and improve your general health.

South Holland Public Library Address: 16250 Wausau Ave., South Holland IL Phone: 708-527-3160 or 708-580-6161 Email: library@southhollandlibrary.org Website: shlibrary.org/events-calendar.

Thornton Public Library Address: 115 E. Margaret St. Thornton, IL. Email: library@thorntonil.us Website: https://www.thorntonlibrary.org/

Harvey Public Library

Address: 15441 Turlington, Harvey, IL 60426 Phone: 708-331-0757x3200 Email: has@harvey.lib.il.us Website:www.harvey.lib.il.us

FREE online Line Dancing with Dawn the Diva, Tuesdays at 6:30pm Join Us For Virtual Programs: Each day at 4:00 pm, “stop” in for online family-fun at the Harvey Library. Tuesday: Craft Wednesday: Story Time Thursday: Bacon Bits & Cooking Tips Monthly Virtual Music Class (Friday, check calendar each month)

Homewood Public Library Address: 17917 Dixie Hwy, Homewood, IL 60430 Phone: (708) 798-0121 Email: hplhelp@homewoodlibrary.org Website: www.homewoodlibrary.org/

Lansing Public Library Address: 2750 Indiana Ave., Lansing IL Phone: 708-474-2447 Email: shari@lansingpl.org Website: www.lansingpl.org

Riverdale Public Library Address: 208 W 144th St Riverdale, IL 60827 Phone: (708) 841-3311 Email: library@rpld.org Website: www.rpld.org

Riverdale Public Library District Food Pantry Our food pantry is open to everyone and is located in the entryway of library. Donations are also welcome and can be dropped off at the Circulation Desk. Please ensure that food items are non-perishable, non-glass containers and not expired.

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Mrvan Secures Seat on House Appropriations Committee Congressman Frank J. Mrvan announced that the House Democratic Caucus has elected him to serve on the House Appropriations Committee.

Congressman Mrvan stated, “I thank Leader Jeffries and all of my colleagues in the House Democratic Caucus for electing me to the House Appropriations Committee so that I can advocate for Northwest Indiana and our nation through the essential work of this Committee. I have sought this position since my first day in the U.S. House of Representatives, and I look forward to ensuring that the federal government has the necessary resources, oversight, and direction to promote our national security, grow our economy, and create more work and wealth for everyone.”

Recently, Congressman Mrvan detailed his interest to serve on this Committee in a letter to Democratic Leader Jeffries, which states that the “members of organized labor and working families understand that federal funds and programs are what keep our economy growing and creating new good-paying job opportunities, and that I would tirelessly strive to ensure that the message and legislation of the House Appropriations Committee continues to fulfill this need.”

The letter also highlights that Congressman Pete Visclosky first served on this Committee starting in 1991 and retired as Chairman of the Subcommittee on Defense in 2020, and that Congressman Adam Benjamin, Jr., served Indiana’s First Congressional District on this Committee from 1977 to 1982, including as Chairman of the Subcommittee on Transportation.

“I write today to submit in writing my request to serve on the House Appropriations Committee in the 119th Congress.

“As a public servant, I know that the House Appropriations

Committee is the heart of improving government services and making a positive difference in the lives of individuals and families in communities in Northwest Indiana and across our nation and the world. This is the Committee that I want to further dedicate my time, thoughts, and passions on because I want to be a part of the work that advances policies and clearly defines our nation’s values and priorities through the federal funding process.

“Indiana’s First Congressional District is well familiar with the value of representation on the House Appropriations Committee, as my predecessor and mentor, Congressman Pete Visclosky, first served on the Committee starting in 1991 and retired as Chairman of the Subcommittee on Defense in 2020.

Additionally, his predecessor and mentor, Congressman Adam Benjamin, Jr., served on the Committee from 1977 to 1982,

including as Chairman of the Subcommittee on Transportation.

“Throughout my first two terms in the U.S. House, I have worked to utilize the impact of the House Appropriations Committee to effectively communicate and deliver resources to the First District. I am grateful for the opportunity to have been able to successfully advocate for Community Project Funding requests, which included ten projects in Fiscal Year (FY) 22, 15 projects in FY 23, 14 projects in FY 24, and 15 projects submitted in FY 25. I also was involved in the programmatic request process, including the submission of 119 programmatic and language requests in FY 22, 145 requests in FY 23 and FY 24, and 173 requests in FY 25. Additionally, I have co-led or led letters to Subcommittees for these types of requests in my capacity as Vice Chairman of the Congressional Steel Caucus on 12 different occasions.”

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to “An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,” as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. Registration Number: M25000085 on JANUARY 2, 2025 under the assumed business name of TJ VEGAN & SOUL FOOD, with the business located at 18416 GOVERNOR HIGHWAY, HOMEWOOD, IL 60430. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/partner(s) are JUSTIN SAWYER, 11594 S STATE ST, CHICAGO, IL, 60628, USA

Homewood Self Storage located at 501 Ridge Rd, Homewood IL 60430 (773) 974-8797 intends to hold an auction of the goods stored in the following units in default for non-payment of rent: Jeremy Farris - Units 152 and 14A; Shantese Leonard - Units 136 and 60B; Yaki Hillery - Units 148 and 149. Auctions will be conducted online on www.bid13.com and will conclude at 12PM CST on February 3, 2025.

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Hemp regulation bill stalls amid Democratic infighting A bill that would have imposed regulations on new types of intoxicating substances derived from hemp stalled in the Illinois House Tuesday, dealing a political setback to Gov. JB Pritzker after he strongly supported the legislation.

“I was tremendously disappointed,” Pritzker said at an unrelated news conference Tuesday, after it became clear the bill would not be called for a vote in the House. “This is a demonstration, from my perspective, of the power of special interests and the money that they spread around to thwart health and safety of the public.”

But the bill also created rifts within the House Democratic caucus. According to several sources, the hemp regulation bill was the focus of a three-hour closed-door caucus meeting Monday that some House members described afterwards as “spirited” but others described as “raucous.”

Pritzker also called Democratic House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch’s decision not to call the bill “irresponsible,” saying he believed it would have passed with a bipartisan majority had he done so. And he criticized House Democrats for the treatment of members of his staff who appeared at Monday’s caucus meeting.

But Welch’s spokesperson noted that he is a cosponsor of the bill and would continue working to pass it in the new legislative session that begins Wednesday.

“A lengthy caucus discussion found that the bill in its current form did not have enough support within the House Democratic Caucus,” the spokesperson said.

“He is committed to continuing discussions so that when the bill ultimately passes, it is the best possible piece of legislation for the state of Illinois.”

Intoxicating’ hemp The bill targeted a new category of products that have so far been able to bypass the regulatory framework Illinois set up when it legalized industrial hemp in 2018 and recreational marijuana the following year.

The two crops are closely related biologically. Both are classified as a form of cannabis but the major distinction between them is the amount of the intoxicating chemical THC they contain.

Hemp is defined as having a THC content not more than 0.3% by weight.

It is primarily used to make a variety of consumer products, such as CBD oils, that are thought to have health benefits. The plant can also be used to make a variety of industrial products such as textile fabrics and building materials.

Both the hemp and marijuana industries are heavily regulated by the state, from the planting and growing of the crops to the transportation and processing of plants into various products. In addition, marijuana and related cannabis products can only be sold through licensed dispensaries.

In recent years, however, a new category of intoxicating products has emerged in what some people call a “gray market” that lies just outside the existing regulatory framework. Those products are made using THC that is extracted or synthesized from hemp plants and are often sold in gas stations and convenience stores, sometimes in packaging that closely resembles candy, snacks or other products commonly sold to children.

“And I talked to a mother of a daughter who took one of these packages, didn’t understand how intoxicating the package was, and ended up passed out, ended up in the hospital, has been in and out of the hospital now for eight months as a result of just this product that looked, in all respects, as if it were candy,” Pritzker said.

House Bill 4293, known as the Hemp Consumer Products Act, would have closed the existing loophole by defining any product meant for human or animal consumption with a THC content greater than that of consumer CBD products as “cannabis.” It would have done so regardless of where the THC came from or how it was derived, and it would have subjected those products to all the regulations that apply to the cannabis industry.

That bill passed the Senate during the regular 2024 session in May by a vote of 54-1. But the House did not consider the bill during the final days of the spring session, nor did the bill come up for a vote during the

fall veto session in November.

Industry concerns In December, Pritzker held a news conference and issued a news release announcing his support for the bill while urging lawmakers to pass it during the upcoming lame duck session in January.

But the bill ran into stiff opposition from some hemp-related businesses argued the bill would cast too wide of a net over the industry, putting small, independent businesses and farms at risk while cutting off consumers’ access to health products like CBD oil.

“This bill, as currently written, would wipe out thousands of jobs and criminalize CBD products to the benefit of billion-dollar cannabis corporations,” the lobby group Illinois Healthy Alternatives Association said in a statement Jan. 5.

But other industry advocates disagreed, arguing the new regulations were needed to close a regulatory loophole in Illinois law that allows certain businesses to sell products that are essentially cannabis, without going through the state’s cannabis regulatory process.

“What these guys are trying to do is that they’re trying to cement themselves in a separate category that allows them to sell the exact same product at a whole different rate because they don’t have to follow any of the regulations,” Ted Parks, a licensed cannabis transporter and executive director of the Illinois Third Party Carriers Association, told Capitol News Illinois in an interview.

Democratic rift Speaking to reporters Tuesday, Pritzker openly complained that officials from state agencies that would be involved in the regulatory process were verbally abused by Democratic lawmakers, and he specifically blamed Welch for not intervening.

“There was a raucous meeting of the Democratic House caucus, in which there was a lot of yelling at staff by people who were opposed to the bill that the speaker did not intervene about,” Pritzker said. “And you shouldn’t let staff get berated like that.

You just shouldn’t.”

A spokesperson for Welch issued a statement later Tuesday saying he expects House members to conduct themselves with “proper decorum and respect, especially on contentious topics amidst tight deadlines.”

“Speaker Welch spoke individually with certain members immediately following the discussion yesterday, as well as to the entire Caucus today, reiterating these expectations,” the spokesperson said. “It is his understanding that at least one member has reached out to offer an apology to the Governor’s staff, and has also apologized to members of the Democratic Caucus.”

The bill did not come up for a vote Tuesday, the final day of the lame duck session, due to an unwritten procedural rule in the House commonly known as the “rule of 60,” which says no bill can advance to final action on the House floor unless at least 60 members of the majority caucus have signed on to support it.

Sixty is the minimum number of votes needed to pass legislation in the House.

Democrats currently hold 78 of the House’s 118 seats.

“It came up a few votes short,” Rep. Bob Rita, D-Blue Island, said in an interview.

“We’re in the lame duck (session) and this is a time when there are a lot of things going on, but it’s a measure that we need to address as we go into the 104th General Assembly. I believe this is going to be at the forefront of one of the agenda items.”

Chicago concerns Some House members speculated that Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, who was known to oppose the bill, may have been a factor in some Democrats’ refusal to support the bill, but Pritzker said he doubted that was the case.

“My impression is he didn’t have much to do with this,” he said. “There’s a powerful lobby that has been working against this bill for quite some time. This was not an easy bill.

If it had been, it would have passed last May.” Capitol News Illinois is a nonprofit, nonpartisan news service that distributes state government coverage to hundreds of news outlets statewide. It is funded primarily by the Illinois Press Foundation and the Robert R. McCormick Foundation.

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Giannoulias Announces IDs in Apple Wallet Will Be Coming to Illinois The Illinois Secretary of State‘s office is working to bring IDs in Apple Wallet to Illinois residents in the future with the goal of launching by the end of the year, Secretary Alexi Giannoulias announced today.

This capability will enable residents to seamlessly and securely add and present their driver’s licenses and state IDs in person and in apps using their iPhone or Apple Watch.

The news follows legislation that took effect at the beginning of the year, which enabled the Secretary of State’s office to begin this work. The plan includes robust testing requirements to ensure the office delivers the most secure and private product for Illinois residents, Giannoulias said.

“We’re excited to have kickstarted our work with Apple – a company that shares our commitment to data security – to provide IDs in Apple Wallet that will offer convenience and privacy for Illinoisans,” said Giannoulias, whose office pushed for the legislation enabling the development of mobile driver’s licenses and state IDs in Illinois. “This is the first component of a multi-faceted approach to deliver a stateof-the-art mobile driver’s license and state ID program that leverages best-in-class technology for residents.”

Once the program launches, driver’s licenses and state IDs in Wallet will provide an easy and more secure way for Illinoisans to present their identification. Users will have the ability to add their driver’s license or state ID to Wallet and simply tap their iPhone or Apple Watch to present it in person, without taking out their physical card or handing over their device.

The office has set up a sign-up page for Illinoisans to receive updates about the mobile driver’s license and state ID program and when IDs in Apple Wallet will become

available for users.

Anyone interested can visit www.ilsos.gov/ mDL to sign up.

Mobile driver’s licenses and state IDs will not be mandatory and will serve as a companion – rather than a replacement – to a physical card.

Presenting an ID in Apple Wallet will allow for more security and privacy than presenting a physical card. Using Apple Wallet, only the information needed for the transaction is presented, and the user has the opportunity to review and authorize the information being requested with Face ID or Touch ID before it is shared. This means that a mobile driver’s license or ID holder can provide proof of their age when legally purchasing alcohol or renting a car, without sharing other personal information – like their address.

Illinois joins ten states and territories that have adopted IDs in Apple Wallet, including Arizona, Colorado, California, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Maryland, New Mexico, Ohio and Puerto Rico.

Giannoulias also expects to bring mobile driver’s licenses and IDs to additional digital wallets, such as Google Wallet for Android users, in the future.

HB 4592, which enabled the Secretary of State’s office to begin the process of developing mobile IDs in Illinois, was sponsored by State Representative Kam Buckner (26th District – Chicago) and State Senator Michael Hastings (19th District – Frankfort). The bill is part of Giannoulias’ commitment to modernizing the office, while getting up to speed with other states that already have secure mobile driver’s license and state ID programs in place.

For more information on IDs in Apple Wallet, visit https://learn.wallet.apple/id

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Federal Ruling Nice Christmas Present WOODROW WILCOX On December 19, 2024, a client left a message for me with our firm’s answering service. I returned her call on December 20, 2024. It was great news.

Our appeal against a local hospital had been successful. Medicare ruled in our client’s favor. The federal ruling was a nice Christmas present for our client.

Our client was an 88-year-old woman from Crown Point, Indiana. Previously, she sent me a bill to check for her. I did.

The hospital was billing her a balance of $319.13 WHICH SHE DID NOT OWE. We tried to reason and explain the problem to hospital representatives. But we got nowhere. So, I helped the client file an appeal on December 10, 2024.

We won the appeal in less than ten days. How could I help the client win an appeal to Medicare so quickly?

Because of my 22 years of experience helping clients fight mistakes or fraud in Medicare medical billing. I knew what evidence we had to show that the hospital was ignoring the Medicare rulings to violate Medicare law and regulations to send a wrongful bill to

our client.

Simply put, the hospital received and ignored Medicare’s ruling about the hospital bill to our client. If I had not helped the client, she would have been hounded to pay a bill that she really did not owe.

All over our country, senior citizens are bullied and badgered to pay medical bills that are wrongful because the faulty Medicare system was poorly designed and needs some major revisions. I’d like to help the new president by working on a team to fix the Medicare system so that it harms seniors financially less frequently.

Do you know anyone who could help me connect with President Trump?

Note: Woodrow Wilcox is the senior medical bill case worker at Senior Care Insurance Services in Merrillville, Indiana. He has saved clients of that firm over three million dollars by fighting mistakes and fraud in the Medicare medical billing system. Also, Wilcox wrote the book SOLVING MEDICARE PROBLEM$ which can be ordered through book stores or online.

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F​ EMA Seeks Leaders for Youth New analysis finds commercial property appeals often Preparedness Council underestimate market value FEMA is now accepting applications for the Youth Preparedness Council (YPC) until March 3. YPC is a program that brings teens together from across the nation who are interested and engaged in community preparedness.

Council members are selected based on their dedication to public service, their efforts in making a difference in their communities and their potential to expand their impact as national leaders for emergency preparedness.

Students in grades eight through 11 are eligible to apply.

During their one-year term, council members collaborate virtually with each other to develop projects that promote preparedness on a local and national scale.

Members also engage with leaders within FEMA, the federal government, and national non-profit organizations.

Julia Surzykiewicz, 2023-2024 YPC member from Illinois, appreciates the impact of her time on the YPC: “Serving on FEMA’s National Youth Preparedness Council has been an extraordinary and deeply rewarding experience. Through this role, I have grown as a leader, developed my leadership and gained a deeper understanding of what it means to contribute meaningfully to my

community. I have been able to meet with other teens, with similar passions, and collaborate in order to create a project that I am extremely proud of. I am so grateful for the opportunity to be part of this Council, I have truly grown so much, and I know that the Council has grown both my professionalism and my confidence, allowing me to create both lasting professional and personal relationships.”

Students from Region 5—Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin—who apply for the National YPC will also be considered for a place on the Region 5 Youth Preparedness Council (Region 5 YPC). The Region 5 YPC is an additional service and leadership opportunity for high school students living in these states.

Youth interested in applying must submit a completed application form and provide two letters of recommendation. All applications and supporting materials must be submitted no later than March 3, 2025. New council members will be announced by June 2025.

To access the application materials, read about the current council members, and for more information about the Youth Preparedness Council visit the Youth Preparedness Council page on FEMA.gov.

A new analysis from the Cook County Assessor’s Office (CCAO) finds that evidence submitted in commercial property appeals often underestimates sale prices, suggesting that the estimates of some appraisal firms do not match market conditions.

The primary duty of the CCAO is to assess the fair market value of property in Cook County. Each year, property owners can appeal these values with the CCAO. As part of this process, commercial property owners frequently contract with third-party firms to perform appraisals that serve as appeals evidence.

The CCAO does not take these appraisals as the final word on value, but may consider them during the appeal process.

To measure the efficacy of appraisals received, the CCAO conducted a sales ratio analysis. This type of analysis examines the relationship between a valuation estimate, such as an appraisal or assessment, and a sale price that best captures market value.

The CCAO compared 60 appraisals submitted as part of commercial property appeals to sales that took place up to three years after the appraisal was performed.

The analysis found that commercial

appeal appraisals underestimated market value by 38%. (The median ratio of appraisal to sale price was 62%.) If substandard commercial appeal appraisals are accepted routinely by appeals bodies, the result can be an increase in the tax burden for other property owners, including homeowners.

Furthermore, for each of the three firms that performed the most appraisals in this sample, at least half of these appraisals suggested a value below 60% of the sale price. (All identifying information is anonymized as part of the appeals process; both attorneys and appraisal firms are assigned an identification number that was used in this analysis.)

“This analysis puts up evidence to support what we’ve long felt to be the case with commercial appeals submitted to our office – some appraisals we receive in those appeals undershoot values,” said Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi.

“It’s crucial for offices in the property tax system to adopt and maintain heightened standards for appraisals. I hope the publication of this analysis continues the conversation around that issue.”

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Darlene R. Knurek, age 80, of Park Forest, IL passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. Loving sister of Robin (Richard) Scheldberg and the late Garfield T. (Vicki) Anderson.

Dear aunt of Crystal, Aaron, Darryn, and Tracy and greataunt to several. Preceded in death by her parents Garfield J. and Dorothy M. Anderson.

Darlene was an avid collector of Coca-Cola memorabilia and was the photographer for the South Holland Garden Club and South Holland Historical Society.

She was loved by her family and friends and will be dearly missed. Private family services will be held.

Memorial contributions may be given to the South Suburban Humane Society (https:// southsuburbanhumane.org/).

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in-law of Jack (Carol) Van Dyke, Cora (late Dave) Moake, Donna (late Dave) Fledderjohann, and late Hank (late Nikki) Van Dyke.

Kind uncle of many nieces and nephews. Al was loved by his family, and many friends, and will be dearly missed.

Visitation Saturday, January 11, 2025 from 11:00 a.m. until the time of Al’s funeral service at 1:00 p.m. at Smits Funeral Home, 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane (Rt.30/ Pleasant Springs Ln.), Dyer, IN, with services conducted by Rev. Jim Hollendoner. The service will be live streamed from our Facebook page at https://www. facebook.com/SmitsFH. Private interment Oak Ridge Cemetery – Lansing, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to Munster Church Mission Fund (https:// w w w. m u n s t e r. c h u r c h / ) , appreciated.

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Neighbor 2 Neighbor JANICE MINTON-KUTZ

100 Year old Dorothy Polus enjoyed the annual Calumet City Historical Society post winter luncheon at Steve’s Lounge in Hegewisch Sunday January 12, 2025. Dorothy was the oldest person at the festivity and comes every year to celebrate her birthday. ***

The board of Directors at the Calumet City Historical Society Sunday January 12, 2025 ***

George French at table 1 holding the fort. ***

John A. “Al” Peerbolte, age 89, of Munster, IN, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 9, 2025. Loving husband of Ida M. Peerbolte, nee Van Dyke. Devoted father of Linda (Rick) Herman, John (Lorraine) Peerbolte, Leanne (Jon) Heiniger.

Proud grandfather of Rick (Jen), Tom, and Dave Herman, Kristina (Marvin) Buhle; J.P. and Catrien Peerbolte; Rachael (Kyle) Moore, Jack (Aimee) Heiniger, Nicole (Ethan) Howard; greatgrandfather of Leah Herman, Annie, Ruby, and Winston Moore, Harry Heiniger, and Stella Buhle.

Preceded in death by his parents John and Jewel Peerbolte, daughter Brenda Peerbolte, and daughter-in-law Cathy Peerbolte, nee Beezhold. Dear brother of Don (Georgeanne) Peerbolte, Judy (Bill) Staat, Dave (Toni) Peerbolte, and the late Gene (Karen) Peerbolte; brother-

Donald R. Spence, age 71, of Crete, IL, passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 7, 2025. Loving husband of Terri Spence, nee Doorn. Devoted father of Jana (Craig) Olthoff, Kristen (Bill) Berger, and Abbey (Ken) Sadecki.

Proud grandfather of Nick, Sadie, Carter, and Brad Olthoff, Annalie, Brody, Charlotte, and Colton Berger, Harley and Trevor Sadecki. Dear brother of Pat (Dave) Kings, Dave (Paula) Spence and Tom (Dena) Spence.

Kind uncle of many nieces and nephews. Dear son of Delores and the late Harold Spence.

Don was incredibly resilient.

He always shared a smile and his mischievous personality.

He enjoyed the outdoors, his horses, and riding around with his devoted dog Tad. Don was loved by his family and friends, and will be dearly missed.

Visitation Sunday, January 12, 2025 from 3:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Smits Funeral Home, 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane (Rt.30/Pleasant Springs Ln.), Dyer, IN. Funeral service Monday, January 13, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at Smits Funeral Home with services conducted by Rev. Brian Dennert.

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The trio entertains st the Calumet City Historical society at Steve’s Lounge Sunday January 12, 2025. *** Guests at the Calumet City Historical Society Sunday January 12, 2025. ***

Mike Wolski with our ticket takers at the start of the Historical Society Sunday January 12, 2025 ***

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Judy from the former Burnham Pharmacy along with Fran and company at the Calumet City Historical Society Sunday January 12, 2025 ***

Fran and Ralph at the Calumet City Historical Society Sunday January 12, 2025. With Reverend from Christ our Saviour in Calumet City, Illinois ***

Fran schmoozing with friends at the Calumet City Historical Society. Among them is Judy formerly of Calumet City Pharmacy. The room filled up quickly despite the snowy weather outside. Next up are the raffle prizes… ***

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Lawmakers advance ‘Karina’s bill’ to remove guns from domestic violence situations It’s been 18 months since Karina Gonzalez and her 15-year-old daughter Daniela were shot and killed on Fourth of July weekend at their Chicago home, allegedly by her husband.

Gonzalez had filed for an order of protection from her husband just two weeks before her death. That order caused his Firearm Owner’s Identification card to be revoked, but law enforcement never removed the gun he owned from his possession.

After more than a year of negotiations, the Illinois General Assembly passed “Karina’s Bill” on Tuesday with bipartisan support.

It clarifies that local law enforcement must temporarily remove guns from a person who has an order of protection against them when the alleged victim successfully seeks firearm removal as a remedy in court.

“We are talking about people who are abusing the people that they claim to love, that are threatening them with harm, that are shooting them and killing them,” bill sponsor Sen. Celina Villanueva, D-Chicago, told the Senate Monday night.

Gonzalez’s son, Manny Alvarez, who survived the 2023 shooting, joined Rep. Edgar Gonzalez Jr., D-Chicago, on the House floor for the bill’s final passage.

It needs only a signature from Gov. JB Pritzker to become law.

Current law allows people asking a court for an order of protection to request a “firearm remedy” that would lead to law enforcement removing guns from the alleged abuser’s possession. Karina’s bill seeks to close the loophole that made it unclear who was responsible for removing the gun from the situation.

Under the bill, the person who seeks an order of protection can also ask the court to issue a search warrant that will allow local law enforcement to seize firearms from the alleged abuser. The petitioner or state’s attorney must demonstrate probable cause that the alleged abuser poses an immediate threat to the petitioner. Law enforcement would then be required to execute the warrant within 96 hours of it being issued.

Road blocks, delays The bill ran into road blocks, including that lawmakers wanted to wait for the U.S. Supreme Court to weigh in on a similar federal case.

The nation’s high court upheld a federal law last June that prohibits people with domestic violence-related restraining orders from having guns. Though Karina’s bill had previously passed through the House, senators delayed action while waiting for the decision. The court’s ruling “gave us far more elbow room than I would have expected to tackle this issue,” Senate President Don Harmon, D-Oak Park, said in a Senate committee Monday.

Illinois law enforcement organizations also had concerns about their ability to carry out the law, including where police

agencies would store the confiscated firearms and the logistics of carrying out search warrants against alleged abusers.

Stakeholders came to agreement over those logistics, including giving police 48 hours to research the situation behind the order of protection so they can properly execute the search warrant.

However, some Republicans expressed concerns that small sheriff’s departments in rural districts would continue to struggle to carry out the law with limited resources.

“We don’t have the people to do these things,” Sen. Chapin Rose, R-Mahomet, said.

But supporters of the bill said the state needed to strengthen its laws to support victims of domestic violence and prevent deaths like Gonzalez’s.

“Our current laws are confusing for victims and judges and the result is that victims aren’t getting what they need: their abuser’s guns taken away,” Villanueva said in committee Monday.

Domestic violence shooting deaths were up 63% from 2019 to 2023 and were responsible for three times as many gun deaths in 2023 as non-domestic violence incidents, Amanda Pyron from The Network, an anti-domestic violence organization, told the Senate committee.

“The emergency order of protection stage is the most dangerous moment and the time a survivor is most likely to be killed because it is when an abuser realizes they’re losing power over a survivor,” Pyron said.

But gun rights lobbyists expressed concerns the bill undermines due process afforded to people accused of crimes. They argued taking guns away from a person with an order of protection against them assumes guilt on criminal charges and violates their constitutional rights. Orders of protection are filed in civil court.

The bill received bipartisan support in the legislature, but some Republicans echoed the concerns of the gun rights groups.

“There is not another amendment in our Bill of Rights that you have to petition a court to get your right back before you’re convicted of something,” Sen. Neil Anderson, R-Andalusia, said in the Senate Monday.

Kane County State’s Attorney Jamie Mosser told the Senate committee she believes the bill will withstand any court challenges. Mosser, who officially took a neutral position on the bill, said due process is honored because the guns are temporarily confiscated, and the person can file objections if the guns were taken away permanently.

The measure, House Bill 4144, passed 4310 in the Senate and 80-33 in the House.

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by Janice R Newman Motivation and determination are keys to achieving your dreams and goals. We all struggle in various areas of our growth, personal and professional success, health, and finances. Motivation is different for everyone. Finding what motivates you can be challenging. It can include desires for personal achievement, spiritual growth, and financial security.

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This week of the ABCs of Motivation we’re discussing “B” words. The triple “B”: believe, bless, and begin. The “B” words can ignite your motivation by you must believe in yourself and your dreams, bless others, and begin immediately. Believing in your potential, blessing others with acts of kindness, and beginning immediately towards achieving your dreams, can strengthen you to make lasting changes in your life.

The book Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill mentions if you can conceive and believe, you can achieve.

You must believe in what you are striving for, your potential, your abilities to accomplish what you set out to do.

Your belief increases your confidence and helps to reduce doubt and fear.

To achieve anything, you must truly believe that you can. You see yourself accomplishing the goal. The Bible encourages us in Mark 9:23, where Jesus says, “Everything is possible for one who believes.” This verse exemplifies the power of believing in yourself and in God’s ability to help you overcome any obstacle. Belief fuels motivation and keeps you moving forward.

Blessing others might seem unrelated to motivation. Blessing others means life is not all about you. When you bless others, you show acts of kindness and generosity. Focusing your goals on others’ needs can be motivational to create a social organization, invent a

product or business to fill a need, or give back financially. Volunteering your time to help someone in need or donating to a charitable cause can motivate you to set higher goals or remind you of the blessings you already have. The Bible teaches in Acts 20:35, “It is more blessed to give than to receive.” By focusing on blessing others, you grow spiritually and are uplifting during your struggles.

The final “B” word is begin. You must begin immediately to work on your goals and plans. Motivation often decreases not because we lack goals and dreams but because we hesitate to begin and take the first step. Procrastination, fear, or overplanning can keep us stuck in the thinking mode instead of action. The key is to begin immediately, no matter how small the step. Small baby steps can build momentum to drive you forward.

Action leads to more action and before you know it, you’ve made significant progress toward your goal. The first step shifts you from dreaming to doing, from planning to achieving. Beginning reinforces your belief in your ability to achieve results.

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REAL ESTATE FOR SALE • REAL ESTATE FOR SALE • REAL ESTATE FOR SALE • REAL ESTATE FOR SALE • REAL ESTATE FOR SALE • REAL ESTATE FOR SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION

Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, IL 60602, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate:

DIVISION BANK OF AMERICA N.A.

P.I.N. 28-24-323-002-0000.

Plaintiff

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

Commonly known as 2847 West 163rd Place, Markham, Illinois 60428.

vs.

Plaintiff,

The real estate is: 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: At sale, the bidder must have 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

-v.CASSANDRA EVANS, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF ROSIA M EVANS, FOUNDATION FINANCE COMPANY LLC, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF ROSIA M EVANS, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, SHERRY EVANS, ERIK ROSS, DAKOTA BENNETT A/K/A DAKOTAH BENNETT, DAVIS JONES, JR., SAVION JONES, CASSANDRA EVANS, NEXT FRIEND OF E.M., AS MINOR, CASSANDRA EVANS, NEXT FRIEND OF M.E., A MINOR Defendants 23 CH 02451 15134 HASTINGS DRIVE DOLTON, IL 60419 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 13, 2024, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 14, 2025, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public in-person sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 15134 HASTINGS DRIVE, DOLTON, IL 60419 Property Index No. 29-11-419-049-0000 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.

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 312-346-9088 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 22-13923IL Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 23 CH 02451 TJSC#: 44-3066 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.

For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff ’s Attorney, Sottile & Barile, LLC, 7530 Lucerne Drive, Suite 210, Middleburg Heights, Ohio 44130. (440) 572-1511. ILF2403004 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3258507 ...

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.JOHN R. BIRKENFELD, RACHEL BIRKENFELD, VILLAGE OF LANSING Defendants 2019 CH 08084 18634 BERNARDINE STREET LANSING, IL 60438 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 27, 2024, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 10, 2025, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public in-person sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 18634 BERNARDINE STREET, LANSING, IL 60438 Property Index No. 33-05-103-041-0000, 33-05103-052-0000 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, 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.

Case # 23 CH 02451

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C.

I3258494

15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100

...

BURR RIDGE IL, 60527

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS

630-794-5300

COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION

Attorney File No. 14-19-02450

E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com

Real Time Resolutions, Inc.

Attorney ARDC No. 00468002

Plaintiff

Attorney Code. 21762

vs.

Case Number: 2019 CH 08084

Brad Hatchett a/k/a Brad H. Hatchett; Calumet Union Drainage District No. 1; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants

TJSC#: 44-3293

Chicago IL, 60606

Plaintiff, -v.-

Attorney Code. 43932

UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF LIGER M. NEEDOM A/K/A LIGER NEEDOM, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, LEAH NEEDOM, JULIE FOX, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR LIGER M. NEEDOM A/K/A LIGER NEEDOM (DECEASED), JEREMY NEEDOM, JAPET NEEDOM

Case Number: 2024 CH 05379

Defendants

TJSC#: 44-3140

2023 CH 02780

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.

16420 PAULINA ST

Case # 2024 CH 05379

P.I.N. 29-22-402-028-0000.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 23, 2024, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 13, 2025, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public in-person sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:

Commonly known as 16644 Maple Street, South Holland, IL 60473.

COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION

Commonly known as 16420 PAULINA ST, MARKHAM, IL 60428

The real estate is: 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: At sale, the bidder must have 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

ROCKET MORTGAGE, LLC F/K/A QUICKEN LOANS, LLC F/K/A QUICKEN LOANS INC.

Property Index No. 29-19-413-059-0000

For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff ’s Attorney, Marinosci Law Group, PC, 2215 Enterprise Drive, Suite 1512, Westchester, Illinois 60154. (312) 940-8580. 18-11458

2545 BROADWAY ST

UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, JACQUELINE D. BRANCH, FRANK BRANCH, VILLAGE OF SOUTH HOLLAND, HOUSEHOLD FINANCE CORPORATION III Defendant 21 CH 3304 CALENDAR 62 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on February 19, 2025, at the hour 11:00 a.m., Intercounty’s office, 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, IL 60602, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate:

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3258588 ...

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE FOR FREMONT HOME LOAN TRUST 2005-1, ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-1 Plaintiff, -v.MIA BAKER, MICROF LLC, THE PARK OF RIVER OAKS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, THE PARK OF RIVER OAKS CONDOMINIUM NO. 2 ASSOCIATION Defendants 2024 CH 05379 400 PARK AVE. #401 A/K/A 401 PARK AVE. CALUMET CITY, IL 60409 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 8, 2024, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 10, 2025, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public in-person sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 400 PARK AVE. #401 A/K/A 401 PARK AVE., CALUMET CITY, IL 60409 Property Index No. 29-24-100-022-1104 The real estate is improved with a condominium.

The judgment amount was $79,522.71.

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 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 318792.

24 CH 5311

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.

CALENDAR

Case # 2019 CH 08084

NOTICE OF SALE

I3258583

One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on February 18, 2025, at the hour 11:00 a.m., Intercounty’s office, 120 West

...

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS

You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY

POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C.

Defendant

223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION

312-263-0003 E-Mail: ilpleadings@potestivolaw.com Attorney File No. 318792

I3258696 ...

Plaintiff, -v.MARIO CAMACHO Defendants 2023 CH 00240

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 May 8, 2023, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 13, 2025, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public in-person sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 2545 BROADWAY ST, BLUE ISLAND, IL 60406 Property Index No. 24-36-428-006-0000 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, 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.

MARKHAM, IL 60428 NOTICE OF SALE

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).

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

Attorney File No. 14-23-01911 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762

TJSC#: 45-5 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.

You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

Case # 2023 CH 02780

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C.

...

15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS

BURR RIDGE IL, 60527

COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION

I3258878

Attorney File No. 14-22-09710

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS LEGAL TITLE TRUSTEE FOR RMTP TRUST, SERIES 2021 BKM-TT-V

Attorney ARDC No. 00468002

Plaintiff,

Attorney Code. 21762

-v.-

Case Number: 2023 CH 00240

JESUS IBARRA

TJSC#: 44-3287

Defendants

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.

2020 CH 01408

Case # 2023 CH 00240

NOTICE OF SALE

I3258772

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 28, 2022, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 13, 2025, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public in-person sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:

...

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION FIFTH THIRD BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION

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

Attorney Code. 21762

Case Number: 2023 CH 02780

E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com

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.

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

630-794-5300

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.

630-794-5300

E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com

One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE

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.

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.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

18514 RIDGEWOOD AVE LANSING, IL 60438

Commonly known as 18514 RIDGEWOOD AVE, LANSING, IL 60438 Property Index No. 30-31-426-014-0000

E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-20-00708 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002

Case Number: 2020 CH 01408 TJSC#: 44-3357 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 # 2020 CH 01408 I3258882 ...

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR MERRILL LYNCH MORTGAGE INVESTORS TRUST, MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-HE1, Plaintiff vs.

GREGORY R. MILLER, CRAFTMEN CORPORATION D/B/A CRAFTER CORPORATION, STATE OF ILLINOIS, ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendant 23 CH 8184 CALENDAR 62 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on February 24, 2025, at the hour 11:00 a.m., Intercounty’s office, 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, IL 60602, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 29-07-123-057-0000.

Commonly known as 14425 VAIL AVE., DIXMOOR, IL 60426.

The real estate is: 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: At sale, the bidder must have 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff ’s Attorney, Law Offices of Ira T. Nevel, 175 North Franklin Street, Suite 201, Chicago, Illinois 60606. (312) 357-1125. 23-01294 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3258904 ...

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