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The Food Bank of NWI raised $70,000 with The Soirée 2024 On April 29, the Food Bank of Northwest Indiana honored their healthcare partners and raised $70,000 with The Soirée 2024 event.

The Food Bank hosted The Soirée 2024 event to honor their healthcare partners, raise donations and bring the community together.

To date, the event has raised $70,000 of the $100,000 goal set.

“We’re always looking for ways to partner and collaborate so that we can expand the impact we have on our community,” said Food Bank President and CEO Victor Garcia. “We really wanted to focus this evening on our Food is Medicine programs.”

Healthcare partners honored were Franciscan Health, Methodist Hospital, HealthLinc, Regional Health Systems, St. Mary Medical Center, Community HealthNet, and Northwest Indiana Community Action.

“One of the reasons the Food Bank chose to engage in Food is Medicine work primarily, was due to the very challenging information we had about the infant mortality rate,” Garcia said.

“Unfortunately, Indiana is one of the worst states in the country for infant mortality, 49.1% of all life births in the state of Indiana are born to women who are on Medicaid.”

“Those are our friends and neighbors at their most vulnerable, and that’s why the Food Bank decided we needed to find a way that we can help those neighbors, so we can get to those folks who need nutrition, not calories, nutrition, to make sure their babies have a chance at a healthy, successful life,” he said.

All donations collected will help the Food Bank bring more programs to their Food is Medicine initiative and fight hunger in Porter and Lake counties. They used a silent auction, champagne raffle, wine barrel raffle, and a heads or tails game to raise donations at the event “Our friends and neighbors are struggling to get by and they need us today more than ever,” Garcia said. “Note that $1 can supply 3 meals, $100 can provide 11 children with healthy nutritious snacks for the weekend, $500 can provide 20 medically tailored boxes of groceries, $1,000 can buy a truck load of rice, $2,500 can fund over 8000 servings of leafy grains.”

Sponsors at the event included Hard Rock Casino, NIPSCO and NiSource Charitable Foundation, Strack & Van Til, Albert’s Diamond Jewelers, People Bank, Chase Bank, First Financial Bank, Midwest Refrigeration, Wintrust Indiana, and more.

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“We’re really invested and engaged in the success of the food bank because it matters in Northwest Indiana and helps our community be a better place,” Strack said.

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“It’s partnerships like this that make our community special,” Garcia said. “Their willingness to be innovative and collaborative really makes my job so much easier … such amazing individuals, volunteering their time.”

The Food Bank of Northwest Indiana was founded in 1982. The nonprofit organization distributes food for about 6 million meals annually to kids, adults and seniors in Lake and Porter counties.

The Food Bank of Northwest Indiana is a member of Feeding America, a nationwide domestic hunger-relief organization and network of 200 food banks across the country.

“When you have fresh produce it changes your health,” said Jennifer Trowbridge, President and CEO of Northwest Indiana Community Action.

“Great things happen when there are great people in great organizations working together,” she said.

To learn more about the Food Bank of Northwest Indiana and how to get involved in the fight against hunger, go to foodbanknwi.org.

Giannoulias Announces Spotlight Awards for Outstanding Adult Learners andVolunteer Tutors Secretary of State and State Librarian Alexi Giannoulias announced the winners of the 2024 Spotlight on Literacy Awards that recognizes participants in Illinois literacy programs.

Ten adult learners received the Spotlight on Achievement Award, and 10 volunteer tutors received the Spotlight on Service Award during a ceremony at the Illinois State Museum in Springfield.

“These learners exemplify the best of our state, showing that even through adversity and challenges that seem insurmountable, a desire to learn is a powerful tool. I’m honored to recognize the hard work and perseverance of these individuals,” Giannoulias said. “I’m also honored to recognize the volunteer tutors who saw a need in their community and decided to make a difference.

I’m grateful to you for your selfless sacrifice.”

This year, the office has awarded grants totaling over $5.7 million in support of adult, family and workplace literacy programs throughout the state. The grant funding aids 98 programs to support more than 9,300 adults in all regions of Illinois. More than 4,000 volunteer tutors are offering their time through this initiative.

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Financial freedom: A gift to your family SUBMITTED BY PATRICK ZAMKIN Here’s a sobering statistic: 72% of retirees say one of their biggest fears is becoming a burden on their families, according to a study

by Edward Jones and the consulting firm Age Wave. If you are near retirement, how can you prepare yourself to become financially free, so you won’t have to depend on grown children or other family members?

Here are a few suggestions to consider: • Keep adding to retirement savings.

Today, with a greater awareness of healthy lifestyles, many people are spending two, or even three, decades in an active retirement. To help pay for those years, then, you’ll likely need to build your retirement savings as much as possible. So, while you’re still working, try to contribute as much as you can afford to your 401(k) or other employer-sponsored retirement plan. If you are in the later stages of your career, possibly close to your peak earning power, you may be able to put in sizable sums every year.

• Choose an appropriate withdrawal rate. While it’s obviously important to build your retirement savings, it’s just as essential to make the money last.

Once you retire, you’ll want to establish an appropriate withdrawal rate — that is, the amount you can take out each year from your 401(k) and other investments without running the risk of outliving your money. The amount you can safely withdraw each year will depend on a variety of factors, including your age, your account balances, Social Security benefits, inflation, income tax rates and spousal income. In any case, selecting a suitable withdrawal rate can help go a long way toward preserving your financial freedom throughout your retirement.

• Think about downsizing. One possible way to boost your savings and add liquidity is to downsize your living arrangements. This may be an attractive option if your children are grown and your current home feels too large. Of course, downsizing is a highly personal decision — if you’ve lived in your home for many years, have fond memories of raising a family in it and still enjoy the neighborhood, it can certainly be hard to leave. Consequently, you’ll need to weigh these emotional factors against the potential financial benefits of moving into a smaller, less expensive space.

• Prepare for long-term care costs.

If you were ever to need some type of long-term care, such as an extended stay in a nursing home, you could face some sizable expenses, most of which may not be covered by Medicare or a Medicare Advantage plan. And clearly, you would not want to put your grown children in a position where they might feel the need to step in financially. To help avoid this possibility, you may want to consult with a financial professional about addressing these costs through strategies that may be appropriate for your needs.

These aren’t the only ideas to consider in helping maintain your financial independence and reducing your potential dependence on your family during your retirement years.

But taken together, they can give you a good start — so think about putting them to work.

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NASA launches ‘out of this Illinois can lead the way in the world’ partnership with U.S. ag fight for a cure to Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

By HANNAH SPANGLER - FarmWeek

Working with NASA might seem out of this world, but a new program aims to show the public that NASA is in agriculture on Earth, not just in space.

On April 23, farmers, researchers and other stakeholders met at the University of Illinois for the inaugural NASA Acres Symposium.

“When you think about NASA, you think about launching rockets or launching satellites, but one of the biggest NASA programs is Earth Science,” said Kaiyu Guan, founder of the Agroecosystem Sustainability Center at U of I. In March 2023, NASA Acres was established to bridge the gap between space and farms. The program aims to strengthen U.S. agriculture by answering some of the most pressing challenges facing the industry.

NASA Acres works with agriculturalists throughout the U.S. to see how NASA’s resources can be used to help farmers.

Guan, who is also the chief scientist for NASA Acres, said the satellite Earth Observation based data can be used to track and predict the impacts of weather and climate, pest damage and soil tillage.

NASA satellite data can also be used to monitor nutrient loss and deficiencies and help farmers understand the impacts of practices like planting cover crops.

“We’ve been extensively working on crop nitrogen concentration,” Guan told FarmWeek.

“We’ve started to have confidence that we can sense how much nitrogen has been absorbed by crops.”

Guan said that by integrating all available data, farmers can determine optimal

management practices for rotation patterns, cover crop adoption and tillage methods. “This can help the whole system reduce nitrogen loss,” he said.

Alyssa Whitcraft, NASA Acres executive director and associate research professor at the University of Maryland, said although NASA has been involved with agriculture since the 1970s, there has been a disconnect between the data and the farmer.

But throughout the past decade, Whitcraft said NASA has focused more on connecting with farmers to find the data that helps them.

Whitcraft said one of the main objectives of the program is to ensure NASA Acres’ data can be integrated into some of the tools farmers already use. More than 30 agriculture and research groups, including Illinois Farm Bureau and U of I, are helping the program achieve this goal.

“Whether farmers use a preferred system for visualization when they’re inside their combine or their sprayer, we would like our data and our tools to enrich that,” Whitcraft said.

The next step is to inform farmers that they can access findings, data and tools and continue to provide their input through NASAacres.org.

“We know that success is predicated on farmer involvement,” Whitcraft said. “Our mission, paid for by public dollars, is to support farmers in having a productive, sustainable and resilient system to support their rural communities for decades and generations to come.”

This story was distributed through a cooperative project between Illinois Farm Bureau and the Illinois Press Association.

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By DANIEL FLESSNER I was like a lot of people who was aware of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy but never really thought much about it until about three years ago when my son, Mason, was diagnosed with the disease.

Duchenne is a genetic disorder characterized by the progressive loss of muscle. It is a multisystemic condition, affecting many parts of the body, which results in deterioration of the skeletal, heart, and lung muscles. Duchenne is caused by a change in the dystrophin gene.

Without dystrophin, muscles are not able to function or repair themselves properly.

Because the dystrophin gene is found on the X-chromosome, it primarily affects males, while females are typically carriers.

We found out my wife is a carrier, which is why Mason was diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and why my youngest son, Dawson, was also diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.

Knowing that both of our sons have what is essentially a death sentence was and is devastating.

Every case is different. The average life expectancy for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy is 20 to 30 years. Our kids are very young, so we remain hopeful that with the right research and medical advancements, they will beat the odds.

Gene therapy seems to be helping to mitigate the effects of the disease in our children, but it is far from a cure. More research is needed and to make that happen, we need to create more awareness about the disease in the public.

To that end, I joined other parents like me

in conjunction with Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy (PPMD), a nonprofit organization leading the fight to end Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, for an advocacy day in Springfield.

Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy has initiated a pilot project to focus on state-specific advocacy efforts and Illinois has been selected as the inaugural state for this initiative.

The Advocacy Day in Illinois focused on highlighting key legislative measures, including: • House Resolution 636, which designates Sept. 7, 2024, as Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Awareness Day in Illinois.

• Senate Bill 3277, which seeks to implement newborn screening for Duchenne in Illinois.

• SB 3277, which aims to develop mandatory protocols and best practices for providing medical guidance for Duchenne.

I urge lawmakers to enact these commonsense bills and help Illinois become a leader in the fight for a cure for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. It is not easy to tell our story, but it is an important one to tell. My family is not the first one to deal with this terrible disease and we certainly won’t be the last.

We love our children and we are committed to doing everything we can to ensure other families do not have to go through this. We are trying to change history and with the help of the Illinois Legislature we can and will get closer to the cure families like mine are fighting for every single day.

Daniel Flessner lives in Roberts with his wife, Lindsey, and their sons, Mason and Dawson.

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Heart Smart JOSH BOOTSMA Here’s a litmus test for your heart: What do you get angry about?

What I, and you, choose to get angry about speaks volumes about what we truly care about, what we love.

Emotional energy is precious, and when we choose to spend it getting angry, we’re subconsciously declaring where our priorities lie.

A nasty traffic encounter, an embarrassing conversation, a technology malfunction, [insert your own personal kryptonite here] — all have the potential to derail our day, or they can fall like water off a duck’s back. The choice is up to us — and it’s based in our hearts.

Like so many sins, sinful anger is actually a distortion of a God-ordained response to injustice and wrongdoing.

Ephesians 4:26 says simply, “Be angry and do not sin.” This means that there is a right way to be angry.

Which brings us to the litmus test. What does our anger actually tell us about ourselves? If your spouse didn’t do the dishes and that angers you, is your anger really about the dishes? Or do you feel entitled in your relationship? Are you selfishly hoarding your time and expecting your spouse to make the sacrifices? So many of our anger outbursts have root issues like these!

Here’s a simple but profound takeaway: If you love rightly, you’ll be angry rightly.

When you truly love your neighbor — your kids, your spouse, your boss, the guy in the car who just cut you off, the barista who got your order wrong — more than yourself, you will find yourself being less angry. In fact, instead of being angry AT them, you can start to become angry FOR them, advocating on their behalf and fighting for God’s justice in the world.

Your anger may be powerful, but being equipped with the love of Jesus Christ is even more powerful. Where is your heart today?

Josh Bootsma Member, Covenant Fellowship Church cfcsh.org

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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.

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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

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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.

Mother’s Day Brunch Saturday, May 11 10:30 – 1:30 pm Come dressed in your most fashionable attire to be entered into a raffle to win gift cards and prizes.

Children are welcome to join us for some brunch before taking part in local author, Jessica Brook’s Dream Book program in the children’s area. Her book Things Mommy Wants You To Know will also be available for purchase. Registration will be located on our Riverdale Public Library District Eventbrite page.

Tutoring & Downtime Every Tuesday and Thursday 3:30 – 5:30 pm Grades: K-8 Receive homework assistance and afterwards enjoy snacks, games and fun.

Let’s Learn Together Thursday, May 2, 16, and 30 1 – 2 pm Ages: Adults/16+ Every other week we take on a new journey of learning new creations.

Hammond Public Library

Stress Reduction Meditation Wednesday, May 8 4 – 5 pm Ages: Adults/ Seniors Relax with this guided meditation designed to help you let go of stress. Meditation begins promptly at 4 pm.

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: 564 State St., Hammond Phone: (219) 931-5100, ext. 310 or 307 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

Women’s Bible Study Discover Your Bible with us at Cottage Grove Christian Reformed Church, 166th Street and Cottage Grove Avenue (by the roundabout) in South Holland, Tuesday mornings from 9:45 – 11:00 a.m. beginning on September 12. We will begin our season with a 7-week study of the Old Testament book of Micah. After we complete Micah, we plan to study 1 & 2 Timothy (10 lessons). We provide a Nursery for infants and Story Hour for preschoolers to age 5. For information call the church at 708- 331-0391 or Carol at 708339-6793. We would love to have you join us!

Beginner Line Dancing with Dawn the Dancin’ Diva Thursday, May 9 and 23 12:30 – 1:30 pm Ages: Adults/Seniors Line Dance (aerobic/social dance) is a moderate dance that combines exercise and dance into one. Participants are encouraged to go at their own pace. Registration will be located on our Riverdale Public Library District Eventbrite page. Limit 20.

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!

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

Calendar Of Events

Jewelry Making Class Tuesday, May 14 4 – 5 pm Ages: All Join this beginner basics jewelry class and cr ate your own swoon-worthy designs.

MAC Club Saturday, May 18 12 – 1 pm Ages: Teens Watch, read, and discuss your favorite manga, anime, and comics.

Who Wants To Bingo?!

Monday, May 27 10:30 am – 12:30 pm Ages: Adult Come have some fun with us at our monthly themed Bingo events. St. Patrick themed prizes will be awarded.

Kids Wanna BINGO TOO! Monday, May 27 4 – 5 pm Ages: Children Come play for fun and get some cool prize bags.

Bookies Book Club Wednesday, May 29 4 – 5 pm Ages: Adults The Christie Affair by Nina de Gramont. The greatest mystery wasn’t Agatha Christie’s disappearance in those eleven infamous days, it’s what she discovered. Stop in and get your copy at the Circulation Desk.

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/

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Neighbor 2 Neighbor JANICE MINTON-KUTZ IN MEMORY OF BERNICE ANNE SCALLON: Formerly of Hegewisch, Bernice was a longtime resident of the Southeast Side of Chicago. She returned to God at 11:55 pm on Saturday April 17, 2024. She rejoined her child angels, Laura and Larry, as well as her mother, father, sister and countless friends and family.

She was living independently and joyfully as she always wanted in her family home until entering the hospital. Bernice wished to be cremated and a memorial service was held at Sadowski Funeral Home, Saturday May 4, 2024 with Bishop Wilkowski officiating. Bernice had many friends in the Hegewisch area and was known for her fun loving spirit and kindness to all who knew and loved her. She will be missed. ***

SOUTHEAST SIDE VIETNAM VETS CHILI COOK OFF AT O’HARA’S: The veterans have changed venues recently and are now at O’Hara’s on East 106th Street for the Chili Cook Off and the same location for the steak fry in August.

Pictured here out on the patio are President Larry Kutz of SSEVV, seated and surrounded by members Jesse Gomez, Dave Cosgrove, and Tony Rebeles, along with the proprietor of O’Hara’s, Patty A great time was had by all the veterans and their families. ***

SSEVV CHILI COOKOFF AT O’HARA’S ON THE EAST SIDE: In a change of venue, the veterans have taken their chili cook off and the steak fry to O’Hara’s on East 106th on the East Side. Pictured here waiting for the chili to cook are Omar Medellin, Steven Cosgrove, Dave Cosgrove and Tony Rebeles. The group plans a full roster of events this summer. For more information contact President Kutz at 773-9373445. ***

SYDNEY’S 3RD BIRTHDAY PARTY AT BEGGARS PIZZA IN RICHTON PARK: The young lady of the hour, Miss Sydney Leigh Minton Barry, age 3, was the recipient of many friends and family at the Richton Park Beggars Pizza, Mom Tina and Sydney’s Aunt Alex Minton made sure the young lady has a fabulous time and was loaded with presents. One gift the birthday girl really enjoyed was a scooter with Minnie Mouse helmet, knee pads, elbow pads and it lit up when she rode it. ***

THE MINTON SISTERS AT SYDNEY’S BIRTHDAY PARTY: Alex and Tina Minton, looking their best at the weekend party for Sydney Leigh, enjoying family and friends.

Beggars Pizza Manager Tony made sure everyone had a great time! And the pizza was fabulous! ***

THE MINTON’S SYDNEY, TINA AND ALEX AT Sydney’s 3rd birthday party, Tuesday April 30, 2024. *** CALUMET CITY HISTORICAL SOCIETY: No meeting is planned for May but there will be meetings all summer long. Starting in June 9th, with Pro. Kevin Schoon,” Duneland Dynamics, Scenes and Stories of the Dunes.”

This slide presentation integrates dozens of colorful scenes of today’s Indiana Dune and describes their ecological importance and stores from yesteryear. Prof. Schoon’s new book “Dreams of Duneland,” 2001 edition will be available. On July 14, the Program will be “Trash or Treasure,” By Rex Newell of Rex’s Antiques. Rex will give a presentation on his specialties of art and coin. Then he will offer a complimentary appraisal per person of an antique item during the program. On August 11, 2024, the program has yet to be determined and on September 8, 2024 the 100th Anniversary of the name change from West Hammond to Caluet City—Life in the 1920’s with Professor Joseph Bigott, Another big event with lunch and exciting program and the Annual Raffle. Call for more information—708-832-9390 or 773-814-1520 or email them at calcityhistory@aol.com or www. calumetcityistoricalsociety.org ***

For inclusion in Neighbor 2 Neighbor, please call Janice at 708-302-8585 or write to her C/O Coldwell Banker, 20 E. US 30, Schererville, IN 46375, or e-mail her at janice.mintonkutz@cbexchange.com

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The Mobile Museum of Tolerance Honors Illinois Student Champions in Anti-Hate Essay Contest The Simon Wiesenthal Center, through its Illinois Mobile Museum of Tolerance, announced the winners of its 4th annual “Your Voice: Changing the World, One Speech at a Time” contest. The competition, which was open to students between 6th - 12th grades, challenged participants to craft a three-minute, 450-word essay based on Simon Wiesenthal’s statement: “The history of man is the history of crimes, and history can repeat. So information is a defense against repetition.”

More than 50 students from across Illinois showcased their dedication to embracing tolerance through compelling essays, sharing their insights and experiences. Finalists transformed their essays into recorded speeches that were evaluated by a distinguished panel on April 14.

“By engaging students, schools, and communities, the Mobile Museum of Tolerance (MMOT) seeks to empower individuals to recognize the threats of intolerance and take meaningful steps toward a more inclusive and compassionate society,” said Jacqueline Carroll, Director of the Mobile Museum of Tolerance. “The purpose of this essay contest was to engage students to think creatively about how they can combat hate and promote tolerance in their lives and in their communities. We are proud to have had such a strong response from Illinois’ students.”

The winners of this year’s contest are as follows: • Amelia Hwang, a 6th grader from Oscar Mayer Magnet School in Chicago, emphasized the pivotal role of information in catalyzing change in our contemporary world, securing victory in the middle school division. Ruby Durgin, an 8th grader from Percy Julian Middle School in Oak Park, took second place, with Amanda Warmington, a 7th grader from John R. Lewis School in Waukegan, securing third place.

• Amine Onochie, a 12th grader from Disney II Magnet High School in Chicago, whose

essay underscored the significance of learning from history to foster individual and societal growth. Eden Duckworth, a 10th grader from Fairfield Community High School in Fairfield, secured second place, while Lucas Rosenthal, also a 10th grader from Gillespie High School in Gillespie, claimed third place.

This year’s contest finalists’ speeches are available for viewing here: https://vimeo. com/935570207/15f66c6ec8.

For more on the essay contest and the MMOT, visit the MMOT’s website at https://mmot.com/ or follow MMOT on social media.

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Speaking Of Seniors

SLAGER

Anita J. Slager, age 84, of St. John, IN, formerly of Chicago, IL and DeMotte, IN, entered her eternal life on April 29, 2024. She was born on October 28, 1939 to the late Henry and late Hendrika Boonstra in Chicago, IL. She was married to her loving late husband of 62 years, William (Bill) Robert Slager. Mother of Gregg (Sue) Slager, Michael (Sally) Slager, Randy (Brenda) Slager and Jill (Jeff ) Nikkel. Grandmother of Megan (Nolan) Hudson, Todd (Brittany Justice) Slager, Eric (Ashley) Slager, Nancy (Nate) Jones, Jordan Nikkel, Jocelyn Nikkel, Kyle Slager and Justin Slager.

Great-grandmother of Ray Jones, Micah Slager, Knox Slager, Wren Slager and Harper Hudson. Sister of Eva (Don) Evenhouse. Aunt of two nieces and one nephew.

Bill and Anita met at Chicago Christian High School in 1956 and they were married on June 6, 1958. They spent the early years in Chicago where she was a homemaker and spent time raising their three boys.

After moving to DeMotte IN and Jill’s birth, she began interior decorating for friends and family before opening her store Town and Country Interiors which she ran for many years. She enjoyed traveling across the country in their RV with her husband, spending time over the years at their homes in Gun Lake, MI and Tucson, AZ, playing pinochle with friends, quilting and mission work.

She was loved by many and will be missed.

Visitation with family and friends will be held on Friday, May 3, 2024 from 1:00 p.m. until the time of the funeral service at 3:00 p .m. at Smits Funeral Home, 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane, Dyer, IN with Pastor Dan Bloesch officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Illiana Christian High School, The Luke Society, or World Renew. For further information please contact 219-322-7300 or visit our online guestbook and obituary at www.SMITSFH. com.

MEYERS

A Funeral Service for Jeffrey Alan Meyers was held on May 4th at Thornridge Funeral Home with Rev. Karl Sickles officiating.

Jeffrey Alan Meyers was born May 12, 1970 and died April 28, 2024 He was the son of Eileen (née Valette) and the late Robert Meyers; brother of Bob (Andrea) and David (Samantha) Meyers; uncle of Justin, Brandon, Hannah, Robert, and Ava; great-uncle of Evelyn; cousin and friend of many.

Interment Mt. Greenwood Cemetery.

Arrangements entrusted to Thornridge Funeral Home(Janusz Family Funeral Service). 708-841-2300 or thornridgefuneralhomes.com

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STEVENS

Darryl C. Stevens (DC) was born February 17, 1977, in Chicago, Illinois, to Charles Stevens and Estella Watson. He attended South Shore High School.

In 2002, he married Jacelyn Stevens and to this union two children were born. In 2012, he married Rachael Stevens and to this union, one child was born. He was a locomotive engineer for the railroad and he also completed college courses. Darryl loved to ride his motorcycle and watch basketball. He also enjoyed going out to eat and attending the movie theater with his family.

Darryl went home on Saturday, April 27th, at 2:57 a.m. He leaves to cherish his memories, a spouse, Rachael Stevens, and his three sons Darryl Stevens Jr., Darius Stevens, and D’Mauri Stevens. One sister Chanecia Stevens, one niece, and a host of cousins, relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his sister Vanessa Stevens.

Darryl was truly loved and will be missed.

A memorial visitation with family and friends will be held on Saturday, May 4, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the memorial service at 11:00 a.m. at Smits Funeral Home, 649 E. 162nd St. South Holland, IL 60473 with services led by Pastor Steven Wright.

PEKNY

Esperanza T. “Hope” Pekny, nee Rodriguez, age 85, of South Holland, IL, passed away peacefully Monday, April 29, 2024. Loving wife of the late Gerald A. Pekny.

Devoted mother of Jeffrey (Maureen) Pekny, Leslie Pekny, Alan (Julie) Pekny, and Gregory (Jennifer) Pekny. Proud grandmother of four; great-grandmother of one. Dearest sister of Connie (Javier) Gonzales, and the late Andy (Helen) Rodriguez. Preceded in death by her parents Jose and Elisa Rodriguez. Hope was loved by all who knew her and will be dearly missed. Services Private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to Living with Hope 2158 45th St. Ste.120 Highland, IN 46322 (www. livingwithhope.net), appreciated.

Arrangements entrusted to Smits Funeral Home, for further information please contact 219-322-7300 or visit our online obituary and guest book at www.

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BEST

Marilyn “Lyn” R. Best, nee Schmidt, age 79, of Cedar Lake, IN, formerly of South Holland, IL and Dyer, IN went home to her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. Beloved wife of Brian E. Best. Loving mother of Jeffrey (Susan) Best, Thomas (Robin) Best, and Christopher Best.

Cherished grandmother of Brian, Lauren, Emma and Grant. Dear sister of the late Sharon Davis, Pamela (Roger) Anderson, and Barbara Courter. Aunt of several nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by her parents Gilbert and June Schmidt.

Marilyn was a Graduate of Western Michigan University and was a special education teacher before becoming a homemaker. She was an active member at Faith Church for many years, serving various ways including being on the prayer team. She was also an avid reader. Marilyn was loved by many and will be dearly missed.

Visitation Tuesday, May 7, 2024 from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Smits Funeral Home, 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane, Dyer, IN. Visitation also Wednesday, May 8, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 11:00 a.m. at Faith Church, 100 W. 81st Ave. Dyer, IN. Interment Memory Lane Memorial Park – Schererville, IN. Memorial contributions may be given to Faith Church. For further information, please contact 219-322-7300 or visit our online guestbook at www. smitsfh.com

MIEDEMA

Betty Elaine Miedema, nee Seaman, age 84, of Cedar Lake, IN, formerly of South Holland, IL, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 2, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Melvin G. Miedema.

Loving mother of Greg (Sandy) and Gary (Tami) Miedema.

Cherished grandmother of Michelina (Aaron), Lindsay, Jack and Nick. Dear sister of Constance (late Paul) Cunningham and the late John (Linda) Seaman. Aunt of many nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by her parents Lauren and Constance Seaman. Betty was loved by many and will be dearly missed.

Visitation Monday, May 6, 2024 from 2:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Smits Funeral Home 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane, Dyer, IN. Funeral service Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery – Elwood, IL. For more information, please call 219-322-7300 or visit our online obituary and guestbook at www.SMITSFH. com

WOODROW WILCOX On April 12, 2024, I wrote a letter to a client to give him good news about a hospital bill. With some editing to protect the privacy of our client, here is the letter that I sent.

You sent a bill to our Schererville office for us to check for you. The Schererville office forwarded the bill to me. The bill sought a balance of $1,632 for services rendered at a local hospital during February of this year.

I phoned the headquarters of the insurance company that you selected through our insurance agency. I asked what they knew about this bill. They already paid this bill.

Here are the details.

The bill is dated March 26, 2024. That is when the hospital sent the bill to you. The insurance company sent the hospital a check on March 31, 2024. On April 8, 2024, that check was cashed by the hospital. So, the bill was paid.

For that reason, I did not contact the hospital about this bill. According to your insurance company, when it got the bill

details from Medicare, it paid the bill quickly.

The problem should be solved. Thank you for allowing us to help you with your insurance needs.

All the help that I gave this client – and every client – is free of charge. This insurance agency “goes the extra mile” to help clients with Medicare medical bill problems to demonstrate that we really do care about our clients. If your insurance agent or agency does not give this high level of customer service, shouldn’t you think of switching to an insurance agency that does?

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 correcting medical bill errors in the Medicare system. Also, Wilcox wrote the book SOLVING MEDICARE PROBLEM$ which can be ordered through book stores or online.

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He has two car loans already and his jobs aren’t really that great. If you put all three of his jobs together he makes around six to seven hundred dollars a week.

Where do you think would be the best place for us to get a loan. Where is the first place we should try?

Answer: You should be congratulated for thinking ahead and your future husband should be recognized for his willingness to work.

It’s not necessary to have a mortgage in place by the time you’re married. In fact, it may not be a good choice. The reason is that you, at age 18, need some time to either continue your education or get a job. The first choice will increase your potential earnings while the second will help you generate dollars that can be used to build savings and pay off those pesky car loans.

Before buying a home you need to consider your local market and your preferences. Are home prices rising or falling? Is the job base

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You can speak with several lenders regarding loan programs that might work for you. Once you can qualify for a program you will know how much house you can afford.

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As to a new home by your wedding day, allow me to suggest that you are best served carefully examining your options and waiting until the right property is available.

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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 LOANCARE, LLC. Plaintiff, -v.DEBRA A MCGEE A/K/A DEBRA MCGHEE, ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Defendants 19 CH 05448 16674 THORNTON AVENUE SOUTH HOLLAND, IL 60473 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 2, 2023, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 29, 2024, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 16674 THORNTON AVENUE, SOUTH HOLLAND, IL 60473

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. 20-03779IL_608543 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 19 CH 05448

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The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

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.

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.

Case # 19 CH 05448 I3242398 ...

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC Plaintiff, -v.D’ANGELO T STANLEY A/K/A DANGELO T STANLEY A/K/A DANGELO STANLEY, CHARLENE T STANLEY A/K/A CHARLENE STANLEY A/K/A CHARLENE TALISE STANLEY A/K/A CHARLENE TALISE HENDERSON, SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, MIDLAND FUNDING LLC, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, STATE OF ILLINOIS, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 23 CH 01591 3618 LAKE STREET LANSING, IL 60438 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale

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: G24000090 on APRIL 30, 2024 under the assumed business name of NAILZ BY DOM with the business located at 2461 186th STREET LANSING, IL 60438. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/partner(s) are DOMINICK WEST, 2461 186th STREET, LANSING, IL 60438, USA.

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: G24000045 on APRIL 17, 2024 under the assumed business name of JHERAMIE PIERRE MACK-THOMPKINS with the business located at 430 E 162nd ST. SUITE 363, SOUTH HOLLAND, IL 60473 COOK COUNTY. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/ partner(s) are JHERU MESSIAH BEY EXPRESS TRUST, C/O 20500 ATTICA ROAD, OLYMPIA FIELDS, IL 60461, USA

PUBLICATION NOTICE OF COURT DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE (ADULT) There will be a court date in Cook County on my request to change my name from MICHAEL ANTHONY PEOPLES JR to the new name of ODIN ANTHONY SCOTT. The court date will be JUNE 17, 2024 at 10:00am at 16501 S. Kedzie, Markham, IL 60428, in Courtroom 208, in Cook County.

Case number 24M6004197.

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: G24000046 on APRIL 17, 2024 under the assumed business name of JHERAMIE PIERRE BEY with the business located at C/O 430 E 162nd ST. SUITE 363, SOUTH HOLLAND, IL 60473 COOK COUNTY. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/partner(s) are JHERU MESSIAH BEY EXPRESS TRUST, C/O 20500 ATTICA ROAD, OLYMPIA FIELDS, IL 60461, USA

entered in the above cause on August 7, 2023, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 3, 2024, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:

Attorney File No. 23-14298IL_891336

Commonly known as 3618 LAKE STREET, LANSING, IL 60438

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.

Property Index No. 30-32-208-009-0000 The real estate is improved with a single family residence with a two car garage.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

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.

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 Code. 61256 Case Number: 23 CH 01591 TJSC#: 43-3325

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.

Case # 23 CH 01591

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION

I3242554 ...

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

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 DIVISION FORETHOUGHT LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY Plaintiff, -v.PRESSLEY PROPERTIES LLC, CITY OF CHICAGO

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. 23-15444IL

Defendants

Attorney Code. 61256

23 CH 08586

Case Number: 23 CH 08586

348 154TH PL

TJSC#: 44-1083

CALUMET CITY, IL 60409

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.

NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 5, 2024, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 4, 2024, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 348 154TH PL, CALUMET CITY, IL 60409 Property Index No. 30-17-102-023-0000 The real estate is improved with a two story multi-family residence.

Case # 23 CH 08586 I3243255 ...

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC. Plaintiff,

quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

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

For information, examine the court file, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Plaintiff ’s Attorneys, 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 (630) 794-9876 THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION

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.

-v.-

14331 INGLESIDE AVENUE

15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100

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.

DOLTON, IL 60419

BURR RIDGE IL, 60527

NOTICE OF SALE

630-794-5300

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 1, 2023, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 7, 2024, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:

E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com

Commonly known as 14331 INGLESIDE AVENUE, DOLTON, IL 60419

TJSC#: 44-1105

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.

CARL L. HALL, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 2023 CH 00161

Property Index No. 29-02-311-010-0000 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

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.

Attorney File No. 14-22-09681 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 2023 CH 00161

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 # 2023 CH 00161 I3243519 ...

Illinois Students Earn Awards, Career Path Preparation at SkillsUSA Workforce Championships PEORIA – They poured concrete to lay bricks. They built tiny buildings, repaired diesel engines, and raced the clock and each other to be the best at more than 150 events – and they just might have found their successful career path in the process.

Students from Chicago’s northern suburbs to deep Southern Illinois arrived in Peoria April 25 for the SkillsUSA Illinois 2024 Championships determined to prove they could be the best at about 150 competitions showcasing their hard work in workforce career development over the past school year. Some left the event April 27 with awards for their winning work, but all put themselves in position to be winners in their career field.

The Championships were again sponsored this year by Caterpillar Inc. and the City of Peoria as thousands filled the Peoria Civic Center for a three-day celebration of students’ and schools’ commitment to career and technical education (CTE). The annual event – held in some form for 60 years now through SkillsUSA -- is made possible by hundreds of industry partners, trade associations and labor organizations who volunteer countless hours to judge the competitions as students race against the clock and each other to prove their expertise in manufacturing, electronics, computer-aided drafting, culinary arts, construction, hospitality, human services and much more.

Winners of the statewide Championships will now go on to compete in the national SkillsUSA Championships this June in Atlanta, GA. A full list of winners and top finishers in each category along with a detailed list of the Championships’ participating schools is included below. More information is

available at: https://www.skillsusaillinois.org/the-championships.

For SkillsUSA Illinois, the event is a true celebration of each school’s year tireless work to help students learn the hard and soft skills they need to succeed in dozens of fields, and a reminder of the work ahead to expand these opportunities to more students and help more employers.

SkillsUSA programming is supported by a state grant under the Illinois Works Pre-Apprenticeship program. Gov. JB Pritzker has proposed a $10 million increase in CTE funding for next year, and Skills will be advocating for that and other CTE expansion opportunities in the final weeks of the Legislature’s spring session.

State Sen. Dave Koehler and State Rep. Travis Weaver, both of the Peoria area, were on hand to watch the competitions.

“Each year, the Championships remind us just how lucky we are: to have so many students, advisors and team members who fully buy in to our mission to help connect employers with the future skilled workforce; and so many supportive families, volunteers, industry partners and sponsors such as Caterpillar and the City of Peoria who know how important our work is for today and tomorrow,” said SkillsUSA Illinois Executive Director Eric Hill.

“We hope our local legislators who attended can work with us to build on our momentum with more support for CTE programming, and that our students will run full speed ahead in their career paths with the support and confidence from the SkillsUSA experience.”

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WE RECYCLE! Call ‘til 8pm. 708-898-8668 PAINTS OF AMERICA interior and exterior painting, plus carpet cleaning and gutter cleaning. Senior discounts. Call Algie at 708-574-6367 HARP-WILL CLEANING INC. has several openings for experienced, dependable Home/Office Cleaners with a track record of excellent service. We offer competitive pay. Contact us at info@ harpwillcleaning.com or 708-855-4294.

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LOOKING FOR AN ELECTRIC DRYER, can pick it up, call 708-882-3712 LOOKING FOR A TEACHER FOR MAKING SILVER JEWELRY and sodering. Pay negotiable.

708-882-3712 WANTED NEW OR USED CHILDREN’S BOOKS FOR FAMILY LITERACY DAY. (November 16) 708-9908002 Angiemjames409@ Gmail.com WANTED DEGAN OR MUSSER VIBRAPHONE CALL 219-801-0955

Vehicles SELLING 2008 CHEVY AVEO,GREAT CAR FOR $2,500 GREATWORK CAR. 86,000 miles well maintenance new tire ,brakes serious inquiries Maverick, 708 985 5062!

2008 MAZDA TRIBUTE GRAY SUV. Runs good, rust around wheels. 156k miles. $4,500. 708-510-3366 I’M LOOKING TO BUY A 2017 FORD FUSION HYBRID SE loaded with low mileage no other cars.

219-669-7392

IN DESPARATE NEED SMALL CAR FOR 80 YEAR OLD - ECONOMICAL CAR CAN BE DAMAGED IF RUNNING FOR LOW INCOME SR. CITIZ. Does not have to pass emission test if the price is right - Call 219-801-0955

2001 MERCEDES-BENZ ML 320 RUNS GOOD , ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION IN GOOD CONDITION. Little rust on the door panels. Asking price is $2,800 or best offer.

708-606-1523

WANTED: 1972 & OLDER CARS & TRUCKS, PARTS, RUNNING OR NOT (and parts) unfinished project and 67-69 Camaros. 708-4399770

Senior with medical problems seeking good loving home for Female Shepard 6 years old.

Free. 7083551034

WANTED - GARAGE TO STORE MY OLD DODGE CAR. Could use 1 or 2 Stall Garage. Prefer the Lansing area. Call James between 9am and 9pm, 708-460-8308 IN SEARCH OF OLDER COBRA CB RADIO BASE STATIONS & ACCESSORIES let me know what you have.

Dan 312-720-0844 US SOLDIER IS DESPERATE IN NEED of a 3 bed house, to rent or rent to buy. Currently paying $2000/mo at Hotel and $209 for storage. Have fixed income of $4000/mo Plus.

Call Algie 708.574.6367

Pets

FREE GOLDEN RETRIEVER PUPPIES TO FOREVER HOMES! 1 MALE,1 FEMALE. Excellent temperament! House trained with very good trainable natures & perfect for families with children and other pets!

Please email me first at: staceymcclelland8@gmail. com and Text (312) 9327651

Garage/Estate Sales MOVING SALE! May 10 + 11 9am-4pm. 15485 Clyde South Holland. Men’s Clothes, furniture, antiques, golf shoes, shirts, clubs, household and more.

Yard sale sat May 11th, 8-7 12628 south Ada Calumet Park IL. African art, Avon collectibles, purses, shoes, clothing, medical supplies, cosmetics kids’ items.

For Sale Ottoman (footstool) $25; Small Kitchen Appliances (Juicers, Toasters, Rice Cooker, 5 Speed Mixer, Coffee Grinder, etc) from $5-$10; “Johnson’s Bros.”

White English Ironstone Set of Dishes (64 pc.) $40 or OBO; 708-481-6907 Assorted Corning Ware $3-$5ea. Pyrex Bowls and Bakeware $3-$5 a Piece; Champagne and Wine Glasses (Crystal) $2 ea; Crystal Wine, Liquor Decanters $15-$25; Vintage Madame Alexander doll, “Degas” girl #1575 in original box, wrist tag and stand, $45. 708-481-6907 Ethan Allen Wingback Chair - $70; Hardwood Kitchen Chairs (Windsor Type) $30; Heavy duty universal bed frame, $15. Stiffel brass table lamps, $25-$35 each.

Assorted lamp shades, $5-$10ea; Occasional Squire 26” dark wood 2 tier table. $50; Assorted Luggage, $5-$10 each; Kitchen Cabinet 33.5”h x 16.5”w x 18”d with 1 door (3 shelves inside);$30 OBO; Stainless Steel, Almost new, Whirlpool Over the Stove Microwave, $50. 708-481-6907 Large indoor Steel Replaced 2 sets of three panel windowsHave 4 snap in Screens 19” x 55” for sale @ $9.00 ea or $35.00 for all.

(708) 895-2647.

Golf Clubs $3.00 per iron, wood $4.00 (708) 895-2647

Dog Cage, 48”l x 36”h x 30”w Good condition, $75; 1965 Ladies Schwinn Hollywood Bike, All Original, Rideable, Fair to good condition, $90; Leggett & Platt Metal Bed Frame New-in-box, $90 new, asking $30. Galvanized Pipe - 9 pieces 8’ x 2” $7/ea; 6 pieces 6’ x 2” $5/ea; 7 misc pipes.

708-877-1228. Please call before 6pm only.

Left over Trex Deck Materials:Deck Panels 4ft Rope Swing over 20 panelsConceaLoc ½ box TimberTechTrap Ease 2 ½” Screws: [Rope Swing and Spiced Run/Coastal Bluff] Mounting Hardware Kit parts (partial)Balusters: 10 white square 36” eaJoist tape[(708)895-2647] White Cast Iron double sink $20. (708-895-2647) Weather Tech cargo liner fits Suburu Legacy or similar car (708-895-2647)2 Sets of car rugs: front and back seats (708-895-2647) 60 inch TV $80 (773-552-1428).

Barbeque Grill Weber, natural Gas, in good condition, $50 Fertilizer spreader, $25 219-322-5378 G.E. Profile refrigerator, white , 24 cu. ft. excellent condition . Redecorating. $135.00. Baby changing table walnut frame. $25.00.

708-645-4245.

14 drawer Craftsman tool box for sale, in very good shape. Have 2 sets of keys to lock the tool box. $230.00 firm - Call 708-426-9580.

Radio Flyer Red Wagon for 2 Comes with Seatbelts and 4 Cup Holders. Hauling Capacity 200 lbs. Gently used $40. Twin Size Bed Sheets $1 each; Twin Size Duvet Covers $5 ea. Call 708-481-6907

SENIOR LOOKING TO RENT 2 OR 3 BEDROOM HOUSE WITH GARAGE. Have Sect. 8, also have 24hr caregiver. Looking in Lansing, Calumet City, South Holland, or Thornton ASAP. Call 815-263-0490. Ask for Carol

FIND TREASURES AT THESE SALES

TRIPLE E LAWNCARE Full Service weekly lawn care.

Power Raking, Aeration, Fertilization, Bush Trimming/ Removal/ Planting. Erik of Lansing 708-858-1213

WANTED: Electric chainsaws and as many chains as you have. Exterior Brown Paint.

219-801-0955

NATIONAL CLASSIFIED ADS [AFCP]

DAILY MOVERS 20 miles one way $325-$425 Special 708-940-1378

WANTED: Old Deagan or Musser big bar vibraphones.

Any Condition 219-801-0955

CORONADO HOME IMPROVEMENTS. Providing home improvement services such as drywall repairs, painting, floor installations, plumbing and electrical services. For free estimates call (219) 902 1017

Wanted Wanted: socialization with deaf, hard-of-hearing, sign language interpreters and sign language students to improve sign language skills, willing to meet at South Holland library. Ms. Brown 708-224-3463 Need cleaning woman (or man) for doors, baseboards and exterior of kitchen cabinets; also vacuuming carpets. (708) 895-2647 In need individual looking for older model car donation or under $1000 708-341-3106 Single, childless, and disabled, female is in need of a smoke free and quiet room.

Anyone interested in helping financially or with a bed?

Not interested in drama, or sexual favors!! I”m trying to pay off debts and pay for my monthly expenses. I will not bring over family/friends.

Thanks. Text/call 312.736.2037

HELP WANTED LOUBELLE’S KENNEL RECEPTION NEED FOR PT WORK, WEEKENDS POSSIBLE MUST LIKE DOGS AND CATS apply in person 16440 State St, South Holland, IL 60473 LICENSED INDIANA 24 HOUR CHILDCARE HOME LOOKING FOR AFTERNOON AND NIGHT HELPERS. Must pass fingerprints etc, FULL OR PART TIME 13.00 A hour 2195881763

Real Estate MODERN 1 BED APT owner pays gas $925 one month security Calumet City 708-288-5358 Lansing, IL, 2bdrm., 1bath, 2ND flr. Seniors welcome.

17710 S. Commercial Street.

Includes free heat. gas. appl..

A/C. Private prkg. 1 mon. + sec. Avail/ immediately. $1200. Call Larry 312-4050697

Health/Personals/Misc.

HERNIA REPAIR? Did you recieve the Mesh Patch Between 2018 and the present?

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by Janice R Newman Being a mother is part of my identity. As a mother of three adult children, the hardest part about being a mother for me was letting go so they could become the people God intended them to be. It can be emotionally hard watching their first steps and holding back from rushing in to make sure they don’t fall. I recognized that sometimes you must allow your children to fall so they can learn to get back up themselves, which builds resilience and character.

I chose not to shelter or smother my children by allowing them to experience the world without me being overbearing. I wanted them to engage the world by being in it versus being afraid of it or isolated from it. Despite this, I was never too far away. Although we’re typically within reach of our children, within a yell or phone call away, we can’t be with them always.

I wanted them to learn to make decisions and depend on God for answers and reassurance.

Mothers, like Jesus’ mother, Mary, must trust in God to guide, protect, counsel, and be the shining light on the path of our children’s feet.

This can be extremely hard to do.

I remember all those nervous moments of firsts for them: first day, first day of school, first date, first day driving alone, first heartbreak, first day at college, and many others. I recall times when they seemed so angry when they didn’t get their way because “mom” said “no”. I recollect the days when they said sorry, thanks, or you were right. Those moments in my life were filled with an array of emotions and love for my children. Those good, bad or frustrating moments is when God blessed me with comfort as only He can.

As a mother, it seems like our job is never done. Why would we want it to be? It’s a joy to be a part of their lives and to provide some comfort to them as God has provided comfort to us. It appears to get easier as they grow up, move out, and have a life or family, but it’s not.

Now is the time to step out with faith that God will protect your children and family because we’re not there 24/7. If you don’t have faith, belief, and trust in God, it makes our jobs as mothers difficult and nerve-racking. Faith builds trust as noted in Psalm 25:1 “Of David.

In you, Lord my God, I put my trust” (NIV).

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Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office Announces New Hate Crimes Specialist to Bolster Community Engagement Efforts CHICAGO - In response to the growing need to address hate crimes amid a challenging global climate, the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office (CCSAO) proudly announces it is currently accepting applications for the new role of a dedicated Hate Crimes Specialist. This critical role will support the CCSAO Against Hate, Education & Outreach Program, focusing on enhancing community awareness, education, and response strategies to combat hate crimes.

“In the face of rising hate crimes, it’s crucial that we proactively cultivate a culture of tolerance and understanding,” said Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx. “This appointment represents our dedication to fostering unity and empathy, as we recognize that hate has no place in a just society. By addressing hate crimes head-on and empowering communities to stand together against bigotry, we take a significant step towards building a more inclusive and equitable future for all.”

The Hate Crimes Specialist will play a pivotal role in collaborating with community organizations, activists, law enforcement, and policymakers to elevate public awareness and develop effective hate crime policies and training programs. Core responsibilities will include conducting seminars and training sessions to educate CCSAO staff and the public on recognizing and addressing hate crimes, establishing, and maintaining relationships with stakeholders to enhance hate crime reporting, and leading the formation of a CCSAO Hate Crime Council to inform policy decisions and improve investigation and prosecution procedures.

Key Responsibilities: • Education and Outreach: Conduct seminars and training sessions to educate CCSAO staff and the public on recognizing and addressing hate crimes, including understanding conscious and unconscious biases.

• Community Collaboration: Establish and maintain relationships with stakeholders to

enhance hate crime reporting and awareness.

• Hate Crime Council Formation: Lead the establishment of a CCSAO Hate Crime Council to inform policy decisions and improve investigation and prosecution procedures.

• Training Development: Develop specialized training programs for various stakeholders on cultural awareness, bias recognition, and hate crime identification and reporting.

• Policy Enhancement and Advocacy: Work with the CCSAO policy department and the Hate Crime Council to advocate for improvements to hate crime laws and procedures.

• Incident Response Coordination: Act as a central contact for coordinating responses to hate crime incidents, ensuring thorough investigations, and supporting victim healing processes.

This new role is part of State’s Attorney Foxx’s commitment to addressing the diverse needs of the communities the office serves.

Throughout the first quarter of this year, the office has created and actively engaged with various new community groups, including the Middle Eastern North African Advisory Group, and Immigration Advisory Council (MENA) and the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Advisory Council (AANHPIA), with more to come to gather insights and perspectives directly from those working within our communities.

“We recognize the importance of actively listening to and collaborating with community stakeholders,” added State’s Attorney Foxx.

“This new role is a crucial step forward in our ongoing efforts to build trust, promote understanding, and ensure justice for all.”

The Hate Crimes Specialist position is funded by a four-year grant and will be part of the CCSAO Community Engagement Team.

Please refer to the CCSAO external job board for more details about the position and the application process.

IRS to taxpayers, tax pros: Notorious, costly tax scams are still out there!

The Internal Revenue Service warns taxpayers and tax professionals to remain alert and beware of these common scams, schemes and cons to avoid losing money, personal information or client data-Social media “Friends” pushing fraudulent form filing and bad advice Social media can circulate inaccurate or misleading tax information, and the IRS has recently seen schemes that encourage people to submit false, inaccurate information in hopes of getting a refund or taking advantage of a credit, such as the Employee Retention Credit. Taxpayers should always remember that if something sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Taxpayers can follow the IRS on X (formerly Twitter) with @IRStaxsecurity for help avoiding common scams that could put their money and information at risk.

Online Account “help” from third-party scammers Swindlers pose as a “helpful” third party and offer to create a taxpayer’s IRS Online Account at IRS.gov. The scammers making these offers are trying to steal a taxpayer’s personal information. Taxpayers should access their account directly through IRS.gov.

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Tax professionals need to be very careful about spearphishing because of the risk of a data breach. A successful spearphishing attack can ultimately steal client data and the tax

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A major red flag or bad sign is when the tax preparer is unwilling to sign the dotted line.

Avoid these “ghost” preparers, who will prepare a tax return but refuse to sign or include their IRS Preparer Tax Identification Number as required by law. Taxpayers should never sign a blank or incomplete return.

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Employee Retention Credit scams Some unscrupulous promoters have misrepresented eligibility rules for the Employee Retention Credit, luring well-intentioned businesses to claim the credit when they don’t qualify. The IRS is highlighting seven suspicious signs and urging businesses to seek a trusted tax professional to resolve an incorrect claim if they need to.

With ERC compliance work expanding, the IRS reminds businesses to quickly pursue the claim withdrawal process if they need to ask the IRS not to process an ERC claim for any tax period that hasn’t been paid yet.

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