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Lawmakers postpone Cook County property tax debt sale to continue working on reforms

By JENNA SCHWEIKERT Capitol News Illinois jschweikert@capitolnewsillinois.com Nearly three years after a U.S. Supreme Court ruling on selling property tax debt, Illinois legislators continue to delay reforms to bring the state into compliance with the decision.

Lawmakers voted to pass House Bill 598 on Thursday, which would delay the annual Cook County property tax debt sale from March 10 to Dec. 1, 2026, and pause accruing interest on the debt.

However, the delay leaves county treasurers open to a growing number of lawsuits that could put them on the hook for millions of dollars in damages.

State law assigns different annual sale dates in Cook County to the rest of the state, so the county and lawmakers needed to delay this particular sale to address the larger issue.

“The Senate has already voted on provisions of this bill several times,” Sen. Celina Villanueva, D-Chicago, the bill’s lead Senate sponsor, said on the Senate floor Thursday.

“We’re just trying to get it home in order to give us some more time to try to address the larger issue that was determined during the Tyler v. Hennepin (County) decision and to try to do it right and make sure that we’re keeping people in their homes,” Villaneuva added.

Gov. JB Pritzker signed the bill Friday afternoon to take effect immediately.

Tyler v. Hennepin County In the 2023 Tyler v. Hennepin County decision, the Supreme Court unanimously ruled that local and state governments cannot seize and sell the homes of people with unpaid property tax debt without returning the value left after the debt is settled.

Every state but Illinois has corrected their state law in accordance with the ruling.

To comply with the ruling, the state must require that homeowners receive the leftover funds from a sale after their debt has been settled.

Before the Tyler decision, county treasurers could hold annual sales of unpaid property tax debt to private investors. If the homeowners fell behind on paying back their debt, the investors could then seize and sell the property, pocketing the difference with no refund to the homeowner.

As a result of the seizure, homeowners would lose the entire value of their home, which is often much

more than the size of their debt. The tax sales help local governments continue to fund their everyday operations, but critics say it also leaves homeowners vulnerable to predatory tax buyers.

Some groups would take advantage of a loophole in the law called sale-in-error that allowed them to receive a refund on a sale if there was an error in the sale documents, like miscalculated square footage.

That loophole has since been closed after a report from Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas, but the state still needs to enact further reforms to the sale process to comply with the Tyler ruling.

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“This isn’t a new issue, we’ve been working on it for years,” Villanueva said in a statement.

“We cannot continue to let this issue fall by the wayside while families — especially seniors and workingclass homeowners — remain at risk of losing not just their homes, but the equity they worked their entire lives to build.”

Legislators have introduced some reform bills, like House Bill 3146 and Villanueva’s Senate Bill 3940, but face resistance from the groups who buy tax debts.

Neither bill has passed out of committee, signaling that the legislation is still a way off from becoming law.

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Answer. Versions of this column have appeared before. It is still true. And for many, still relevant.

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The annals of real estate are well stocked with stories of sellers who refused to take a good, but not perfect, first offer, and who then waited a l ong time before finally accepting something else at a considerably lower price. The Sellers first thought is almost inevitable. “Did we list it too low?” “If someone will offer this much so soon, maybe we should wait a while and see if we can get more.” As an antidote to the ill effects of the “curse of the first offer”, this observation might be kept in mind.

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Let Go!

by Janice R Newman LET GO! Those two small words can change your whole life. Let go of the extra physical items in your home. Let go of past hurts and painful memories. Let go of relationships that weigh you down. We often hold on to things, pain, and people for far too long, preventing us from receiving anything new, good, and wholesome if we’re already full of what no longer helps or nurtures us. Sometimes to grow and gain freedom, it requires that you begin with letting go.

It almost seems like God should have made us like an octopus with eight arms because we hold on to a lot of things as if we are holding on for dear life. We use one arm to hold the pain from a divorce, two arms to hold clothes we can’t wear, one arm for the loss promotion, and another arm for an old argument.

Some days, we could use all eight arms at once. But no one deserves to live weighed down by the past or buried under a pile of clutter. Holding on affects how we think, how we act, and what we believe we deserve. We often accept what we are used to, even when it is not good for us.

First, LET GO of the physical clutter. Many of us have closets, basements, and garages full of items we never use. There are even apps where people sell items they have been holding onto for years. These extra things do not just clutter your home; they clutter your mind. When you are always searching for space or digging through piles, your mind feels busy and stressed.

That high school prom dress from 15 years ago can go. Donate it. Pass it down. Bless someone else with it. Clothes that no longer fit because you are hoping to lose weight “one day” can go too. Celebrate who you are today. Make room for what fits your life now. A clear space can help create a clear mind.

Second, LET GO of past hurts and painful memories. When we sit and replay the old pain in our minds, it stagnates us, while the other person has often moved on. They are living their life while

we’re stuck in yesterday. Holding on to hurt causes emotional and even physical stress. You may feel anger, sadness, loneliness, or fear over and over again.

For example, maybe you were once rejected when asking someone out. That one moment may now keep you from trying again. You bring that past experience into your present and let it shape your future. It only lives again when we bring it back.

Forgive, let go, and move on. Forgiveness does not mean what happened was okay. It means you choose freedom over pain. When you let go of the hurt, you take back control of your life.

Third, LET GO of unhealthy relationships. No one should live with abuse, mistreatment, or disrespect.

Physical, mental, and emotional abuse is abuse— it is not love. If you are confused about what love truly is, read 1 Corinthians 13:4-7: “Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not selfseeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.”

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The Bears Must Stay in Chicago.

by Dr. Hermene Hartman The Chicago Bears are part of Chicago. You think Chicago, you think lakefront, skyline, and then the sports teams, with the Bears at the top of the list. Go Bears. Outside of Chicago, it’s not real. Chicago. So now here we are, with the Bears choosing sites. Should they move to Arlington or even out of state to Hammond, Indiana? The answer is NO to both. The Bears belong in Chicago. Let’s work it out.

For the Bears Stadium to make economic sense, we have to find uses beyond nine Sundays. The stadium has to be rethought for other uses. The metrics don’t work.

Stadium economics are proximity economics. Density is an essential element of a thriving entertainment district.

Higher density means more potential customers, more transit and mobility options, and more consistent demand for non-NFL events. We have to consider programming concerts, mixed-use districts, younger and more diverse markets, and stronger participation in exactly the kind of events and attractions that make a stadium a regional economic anchor. The concerts of Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, and, coming this year, Bruno Mars make sense.

How about a Bad Bunny concert coming this way?

The Bears in Bronzeville Creates an Entertainment Corridor. . .

The Bears must remain in the Southside as an anchor institution. Alderman of the 4th Ward Lamont Robinson suggests. “A far more transformative solution is to build at the former Michael Reese Hospital site in Chicago’s Bronzeville—admittedly in the 4th Ward I represent.

Bringing the Bears to Bronzeville would be transformative for the South Side, Chicago, and Illinois.

The area is already experiencing a renaissance.

A stadium could accelerate that momentum, anchoring growth in a historically significant community while creating jobs, housing opportunities, and long-term tax revenue. Paired with the privately funded Chicago Fire Stadium nearby, it could establish a powerful sports, entertainment, and commerce corridor on the Near South Side.”

The other alternative is to create a retractable roof over the present lakefront space at Soldier Field. This also may be the most economical solution.

Spillover Effect The “spillover” effect is the extent to which venue

or event dollars ripple into the surrounding economy.

A recent analysis showed that every job near Soldier Field generates more additional jobs and earnings than the same job near Arlington Park. One job near Soldier Field produced 1.13 additional jobs and $144,431 in earnings, compared with 1.07 additional jobs and $103,651 in earnings near Arlington Park. These statistics speak loudly.

The Chicago Brand And then there is the branding effect. The “Chicago” brand is strong and benefits from being located in a region with a dense economy, the deepest consumer market, a plentiful workforce, and the strongest multiplier effects. Chicago is the stronger platform for the Bears’ future success and for the region’s long-term economic benefit.

The team is not just about winning and losing on the field. Its value also depends on the durability of cash flow, tied to branding, corporate demand, and the ability to operate as a year-round entertainment platform. A suburban location can succeed, but it changes the dynamics of revenue drivers in ways that investors and sponsors notice. The “Chicago” identity carries a market premium that will resonate with sponsorship pricing, premium seating demand, and national visibility. The risk of diluting that market premium is NOT theoretical; it is real.

The image of Chicago is powerful. As the Bears’ games improved and the city’s energy rose with excitement, the sports bars toasted to the joy, and the television product and social media content sparkled; this is Chicago clicking. The aerial shots over Soldier Field, the lakefront, the majestic skyline, and the Bears fans in all their imagination, all of this rolling behind the stadium -- no suburban footprint can match or replicate it.

It is about aesthetics. It is about brand equity, broadcast value, and national marketing in its purest form. The Bears, as a franchise, are set against one of the most recognizable urban backdrops in America.

When a team’s momentum is real, that setting amplifies it. The game becomes a city event, and Bears playing on a Sunday become a special holiday. The cash registers ring throughout the city, making it a sports mecca, and the city smiles at all levels.

It is not Go Bears; it is Bears Stay.

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King Jesus advances his kingdom through the proclamation of the gospel. The gospel declares, “King Jesus came to liberate you from your sin, self-rule, Satan, and God’s eternal death sentence. He died to deliver you from God’s judgment and to destroy Satan. He rose again and reigns in heaven to complete God’s kingdom mission. Christ died, Christ was buried, Christ rose again to restore you and all creation to live under God’s rule again.”

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Defendant

vs.

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on March 24, 2026, at the hour 11:00 a.m., Intercounty’s office, 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, IL 60602, sell, in person, to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate:

25 CH 5642 CALENDAR

KIMBERLY KEMP; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS

NOTICE OF SALE

Defendant

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on March 31, 2026, at the hour 11:00 a.m., Intercounty’s office, 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, IL 60602, sell, in person, to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate:

25 CH 5754

. P.I.N. 32-04-114-026-0000.

Commonly known as 408 NORTH LONGWOOD DRlVE, GLENWOOD, IL 60425.

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 189.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: At sale, the bidder must have 10% (or 25% if so ordered in the Judgment of Foreclosure) down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property is sold AS IS subject to all liens or encumbrances.

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the circuit court case record, property tax record and the title record to verify all information before bidding. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER THE ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(c) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff ’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Suite 1250, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611. 25-013462 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3281868

P.I.N. 29-02-305-026-0000.

Commonly known as 14224 Minerva Ave, Dolton, IL 60419.

The real estate is: single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a common interest community unit, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection(g-1) of Section 189.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: At sale, the bidder must have 10% (or 25% if so ordered in the Judgment of Foreclosure) down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property is sold AS IS subject to all liens or encumbrances.

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the circuit court case record, property tax record and the title record to verify all information before bidding. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER THE ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(c) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff ’s Attorney, Potestivo & Associates P.C., 223 West Jackson Boulevard, Suite 610, Chicago, IL 60606. (248) 853-4400 ext 1200. 320532

Plaintiff

CALENDAR 57 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 April 7, 2026, at the hour 11:00 a.m., Intercounty’s office, 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, IL 60602, sell, in person, to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 29-04-405-006-0000.

Commonly known as 14211 South Wabash Avenue, Riverdale, IL 60827.

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 189.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: At sale, the bidder must have 10% (or 25% if so ordered in the Judgment of Foreclosure) down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property is sold AS IS subject to all liens or encumbrances.

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the circuit court case record, property tax record and the title record to verify all information before bidding. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER THE ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(c) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

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.

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 309059.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION

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INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS

intercountyjudicialsales.com

COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION

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INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION

Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, as trustee o Discovery Mortgage Loan Trust

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS

intercountyjudicialsales.com

223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610

Plaintiff

COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION

I3282545

Chicago IL, 60606

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312-263-0003

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS

E-Mail: ilpleadings@potestivolaw.com

COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION

Attorney Code. 43932

vs.

Jaquee Howse; United States of America Secretary of Housing and Urban Development; Unknown Owners Nonrecord Claimants Defendant 24 CH 680 CALENDAR 57 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 March 31, 2026, at the hour 11:00 a.m., Intercounty’s office, 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, IL 60602, sell, in person, to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 29-14-315-028-0000.

Commonly known as 16034 Dobson Avenue, South Holland, IL 60473.

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 189.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: At sale, the bidder must have 10% (or 25% if so ordered in the Judgment of Foreclosure) down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property is sold AS IS subject to all liens or encumbrances.

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the circuit court case record, property tax record and the title record to verify all information before bidding. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER THE ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(c) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff ’s Attorney, Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527. (630) 794-5300. 14-24-00498 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION

I3282189

Onslow Bay Financial LLC Plaintiff vs.

Adler L. Herard a/k/a Adler Herard; Gabrielle S. Jean; Unknown Owners and Non Record Claimants; Defendant 25 CH 7898 CALENDAR 63 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 April 7, 2026, at the hour 11:00 a.m., Intercounty’s office, 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, IL 60602, sell, in person, to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 25-33-325-003-0000.

Commonly known as 13702 South School Street, Riverdale, IL 60827.

The real estate is: single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a common interest community unit, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection(g-1) of Section 189.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: At sale, the bidder must have 10% (or 25% if so ordered in the Judgment of Foreclosure) down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property is sold AS IS subject to all liens or encumbrances.

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the circuit court case record, property tax record and the title record to verify all information before bidding. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER THE ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(c) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff ’s Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group LLC, 33 West Monroe Street, Suite 1540, Chicago, Illinois

For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff ’s Attorney, McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP, 1 North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, Illinois 60602. 312-346-9088. 25-21704IL

WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO WELLS FARGO BANK MINNESOTA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION (FORMERLY KNOWN AS NORWEST BANK MINNESOTA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION) AS TRUSTEE FOR OPTION ONE MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 1999-A, ASSET BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 1999-A Plaintiff, -v.LARRY NESBIT, FRANCES M. NESBIT A/K/A FRANCES MAE NESBIT, STATE OF ILLINOIS, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants

One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C.

Attorney File No. 309059

Case Number: 2019 CH 01375 TJSC#: 46-367 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.

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 333 West Wacker Drive, Suite 1820 Chicago IL, 60606 312-346-9088 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 24-18339IL_1190044 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 2025CH02827 TJSC#: 46-91 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 # 2025CH02827 I3282755 ...

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS

COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION

COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION

loanDepot.com, LLC

CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE, LLC Plaintiff, -v.TANISHA M OKECHUKWU, SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT Defendants 2025CH02827 778 EAST 146TH STREET 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 January 8, 2026, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on April 9, 2026, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at public in-person sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:

Plaintiff vs.

Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Danny Treadwell; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants; Lynda J. Treadwell; Marvin Treadwell; Curtis Treadwell; Atilana Rivera; Daryl Douthard; Amir Mohabbat, as Special Representative of Danny Treadwell, deceased Defendant 25 CH 6424 CALENDAR 57 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 April 13, 2026, at the hour 11:00 a.m., Intercounty’s office, 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, IL 60602, sell, in person, to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 29-10-425-022-0000.

Property Index No. 29-03-431-013-0000 The real estate is improved with a single family residence with no garage.

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 189.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: At sale, the bidder must have 10% (or 25% if so ordered in the Judgment of Foreclosure) down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property is sold AS IS subject to all liens or encumbrances.

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the circuit court case record, property tax record and the title record to verify all information before bidding. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER THE ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(c) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS

MCLP Asset Company, Inc. Plaintiff,

NOTICE OF SALE

-v.-

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 3, 2023, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on April 6, 2026, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at public in-person sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:

Mary Ellen Coates; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants

Commonly known as 14717 IRVING AVE A/K/A 719 E. 155TH CT, PHOENIX , IL 60426

NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 4/16/2025, an agent of Auction.com, LLC will conduct the Online Only auction at www. auction.com, with the bidding window opening on 3/30/2026 at 10:00 AM CDT and closing on April 1, 2026 at 10:00 AM subject to extension, and will sell at public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate.

Defendants.

2022CH07970 909 SUNNYSIDE AVENUE, THORNTON, IL 60476

Commonly known as 909 SUNNYSIDE AVENUE, THORNTON, IL 60476

Treasurer’s Website Offers Updates to Name and Address Information You may not look forward to receiving your property tax bill, but it’s crucial that you get it. Not getting it can lead to missing the due date, which can cost you money in late interest charges.

Fortunately, the Cook County Treasurer’s website, cookcountytreasurer.com, offers an easy way to correct, change, or update name and address information to ensure that the property tax bill ends up at the right place for the right person.

If something must be changed, the easiest option is to request the change online on the website. On the homepage, go to the purple box that says, “Your Property Tax Overview.” Find your property with your 14-digit Property Index Number (PIN) or property address. Results will show a picture of the property.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION

I3282699

PHOENIX , IL 60426

Sale terms: If sold to anyone other than the Plaintiff, 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

MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC Plaintiff ’s Attorneys, 333 West Wacker Drive, Suite 1820, Chicago, IL, 60606. Tel No. (312) 346-9088.

Case # 2019 CH 01375

14717 IRVING AVE A/K/A 719 E. 155TH CT

The judgment amount was $59,033.49.

I3282728

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.

Commonly known as 15332 OAK STREET, DOLTON, IL 60419.

COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The real estate is improved with a Residential Property. The judgment amount was $43,435.01 Sale Terms: Full Sale Terms are available on the property page at www.auction.com by entering 909 SUNNYSIDE AVENUE into the search bar.

If sold to anyone other than the Plaintiff, the winning bidder must pay the full bid amount within twenty-four (24) hours of the auction’s end. All payments must be certified funds. No third-party checks will be accepted. All bidders will need to register at www.auction.com prior to placing a bid. 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)(l) 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. For information, contact Plaintiffs attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES PC (630) 794-5300 please refer to file number 14-2406596. Auction.com, LLC 100 N LaSalle St., Suite 1400, Chicago, IL 60602 - 872-225-4985 You can also visit www.auction.com. Attorney File No. 14-24-06596 Case Number: 2022CH07970 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.

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.

Commonly known as 778 EAST 146TH STREET, DOLTON, IL 60419

2019 CH 01375

Property Index No. 29-16-322-022-0000

Property Index No. 29-27-305-066-0000

Then, under “Mailing Information” on the right, click on the highlighted text that says, “Update Your Information.” Fill out the form with the correct name and address, and provide a telephone number and email address. Submit the form electronically.

Lastly, agree to the terms and conditions by checking a box that certifies you own the property or are authorized to act on behalf of the owner. You will then receive an email from the Treasurer’s office with a link that you must click on to finalize any changes.

You may also request a change of address in person on the first floor of the Cook County Building at 118 N. Clark Street, Room 112, in downtown Chicago.

Note: address changes are not processed by phone to prevent the growing problem of identity theft.

Sale terms: If sold to anyone other than the Plaintiff, 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 call Sales Department at Plaintiff ’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Suite 1250, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611. 25-010708 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3282818 ...

To use the mail, just download a pdf copy of the change of mailing address form from the website located under the “Forms” banner at the top of the webpage. Print and fill it out and put it into a mailbox. Remember, this method requires notarization.

There are several reasons why people request address changes. Your name on your bill may be misspelled, an address may be incorrect, a child may be managing the property for their parents, or someone may need to update their information due to marriage or divorce.

When an owner pays through escrow, the Treasurer’s Office mails the original tax bill to the owner. The office doesn’t mail tax bills to mortgage companies even though the mortgage company may pay the bill.

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Clara C. Wasko, nee Pszczola, age 98, of Highland, IN, passed away peacefully Saturday, February 21, 2026 with her family at her side. Clara found her greatest joy with her family. She is survived by her daughters, Carol Elliott, Sharon and Eileen Wasko; her granddaughter Kim (David) Nowak; and her cherished greatgrandchildren, Delaney and Joshua. Sisters Helen Rymarczyk, Barbara (Lynn) Mattingly, and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 52 years, Walter, her parents Vincent and Martha Pszczola, sisters and brothers-in-law Cecelia (Matt) Gross, Frank Rymarczyk, Rita (Joseph) Hynek, and niece Marilyn Evers.

If you were fortunate to know Clara, you knew her warmth and simple joys. She loved watching the Cubs, chocolate, spending time working jigsaw puzzles, word searches, scratching lottery tickets, and hoping for someone to take her to the casino.

Her gentle spirit, strength and enduring love for her family will be deeply missed. We now have another guardian angel watching over us.

Visitation for family and friends to say their final goodbyes will be held Wednesday, February 25, 2026 from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the prayer service at 12:30 p.m. at Smits Funeral Home, 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane (Rt.30./Pleasant Springs Ln.), Dyer, IN. Private interment Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens – Schererville, IN. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to Hospice of the Calumet Area (www. hospicecalumet.org) appreciated. For further information, please contact 219-322-7300 or visit our online obituary and guest book at www.

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Jerome R. “Jerry” Mackowiak, age 74, suddenly, of Highland, IN, formerly of California.

Jerry was born January

March 4, 2026

7, 1952 and passed away Sunday, February 22, 2026. Father of Andrea Mackowiak.

Dear brother of Marilyn (late John) Walsh and Raymond Mackowiak.

Kind nephew of his aunts and uncles and numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by his parents Jerome B. and Irene Mackowiak; grandparents Frank and Hattie Kwiecien and Bart and Minnie Mackowiak.

Jerry was a graduate of Bishop Noll Institute, Class of 1969. He was a proud U.S. Navy Veteran having served our country from 1969 – 1973. He had various jobs and was a jack of all trades. Always willing to help out anyone in need, with no questions asked. He was loved by his family and many friends, and will be dearly missed Private services entrusted to Smits Funeral Home, 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane (Rt.30/Pleasant Springs Ln.), Dyer, IN. For further information, please contact 219-3227300.

Wayne A. Deinema, age 94, of Lansing, IL, passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2026.

Beloved husband of the late Joyce E. Deinema , nee Van Schouwen. Loving father of Beth (late Peter) Nyquist, Marcia (Randal) Tamminga, and Janice (Timothy) Van Zuidam. Cherished grandfather of Sarah (Josh) Huisman, Jill (Kevin) Schwendeman, Lauren Carter, Lindsey (Anthony) Kritikos, Elizabeth (Xavier) Counts, Nathan (Katie) Van Zuidam, Erica (Luke) Tambrini, and Jamie (Luke) Jansma; great-grandfather of Tyler, Jordan, Marybeth and Alyssa Huisman, Grant and Anders Schwendeman, Olivia and Elle Carter, Ava, Vivian Van Zuidam, Jackson, Annika, Aubrey, Charlotte, and Brody Kritikos, Lily, Michael, and Vince Tambrini, Laney, Casey, and Jay Jansma, James and Davis Counts. Dear brother of Sharon (Phil) VanDam, late Karen L. Deinema, and the late Edith (late John) McDermott. Preceded in death by his parents Peter and Eda Deinema.

Wayne was a devoted family man who enjoyed attending the grandchildren and great-grandchildren’s

many wonderful events.

He was an avid baseball fan, enjoyed fishing, and a good joke, he had a great sense of humor.

Wayne was loved by his family, many friends, and will be dearly missed.

Visitation Friday, February 27, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 10:30 a.m. at Smits Funeral Home, 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane (Rt.30/Pleasant Springs Ln.), Dyer, IN, with Rev. Josh Huisman officiating.

Private interment Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery – Elwood, IL.

Randy A. Postema, age 63, of Dyer, IN, went home to his Lord and Savior on Wednesday February 25, 2026. Loving son of Ted (Trenice) and the late Sylvia Postema.

Dear brother of Larry (Brenda) Postema. Kind uncle of Matthew (Katie) Postema, Andrew (Erica) Postema, and Renae (Jacob) Pausma.

Great-uncle of Addison, Kaylee, RaeLynn, Theo, Peyton, Maverick, Ada, Nora, Aria, and Jase.

Randy loved serving the Lord and spending time with his family.

He was a member of Covenant Fellowship Church of South Holland. He served the church as a janitor and also worked at Smits Farms for many years.

Visitation with family and friends Friday, March 6, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. until time of the funeral service at 11:00 a.m. at Covenant Fellowship Church of South Holland, 600 W 162nd St, South Holland, IL with Rev. Richard Zekveld officiating.

Interment Oak Ridge Cemetery—Lansing, IL. Memorial contributions may be given to Elim Christian Services (www.elimcs.org).

For further information please contact 219-322-7300 or visit our online guestbook and obituary at www.SMITSFH.com

Daniel E. Eizenga, age 70, of Cedar Lake, IN, went home to his Lord and Savior on Monday, February 23, 2026. Beloved husband of Linda Eizenga, nee Koster. Loving father of Joyce (Brandon) Beach, Patricia (Riley) Moldenhauer, Lisa Eizenga, and Brian Eizenga.

Cherished grandfather of Joshua, Benjamin, and Alexander Beach, Ruby and Fia Moldenhauer.

Dear brother of Henry (Judy) Eizenga, Robert (Karen) Eizenga, Nancy Ruiz, James Eizenga, and the late George (Virginia) Eizenga. Kind uncle of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents Henry and Muriel Eizenga.

Dan dedicated 42 years to his love of the railroad, teaching us all it’s a privilege to wait for a train. He was a passionate bowler, achieving two perfect games and regularly bringing donuts home to celebrate. He loved his friends and family and never missed an opportunity to play a game of Hearts. He cherished Linda, his precious wife of 45 years. Most importantly, he loved the Lord, and we celebrate that he is rejoicing in glory with his Heavenly Father today.

Visitation Sunday, March 1, 2026 from 3:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Smits Funeral Home, 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane, Dyer, IN. Funeral service Monday, March 2, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. at Redeemer United Reformed Church, 10681 Park Place, St. John, IN with services conducted by Rev. Steve Swets. Interment Chapel Hill Gardens South – Oak Lawn, IL. Memorial donations may be given to Elim Christian Services or Hospice of the Calumet Area.

For further information please contact 219-322-7300 or visit our online guestbook and obituary at www.SMITSFH.com

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Timothy E. Blejski, age 73, of Dyer, IN, passed away peacefully Sunday, February 22, 2026. Loving husband of 52 years of Laura L. Blejski, nee Binkowski.

Devoted father of Adam (Carolina) Blejski and Sarah (Adam) Paulson.

Proud grandpa of Axel, Lilah, Emma, and Eva. Dear brother of Barbara (Bill) Scanlon.

Preceded in death by his parents Edmund and Sally Blejski. Kind uncle of many nieces and nephews. Tim was loved by his family, and many friends, and will be dearly missed.

Tim and Laura were married for 52 wonderful years. Tim had a passion for music, playing guitar in a band in his younger years. His love of music was passed along and will live on within his children and grandchildren.

Tim spent the last 11 years of his life doing what he loved most; being a Grandfather. Whether he was dressed up as Santa for Christmas, attending one of their many extracurricular events, or Face Timing on Sundays, Grandpa was always there with a loving smile.

To know Tim was to know that he was always tinkering. After retiring, Tim tapped back into his creative side spending his spare time building mini-Diorama’s.

Visitation Thursday, February 26, 2026 from 3:00 – 8:00 p.m. Prayer service Friday, February 27, 2026 at 12:30 p.m. at Smits Funeral Home, 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane (Rt.30/Pleasant Springs Ln.), Dyer, IN, with Deacon Phillip Muvich officiating. For further information, please contact 219-3227300 or visit our online obituary and guest book at www.SMITSFH.com

Jack E. Wilkening, age 89, of Lansing, IL, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 26, 2026.

Beloved husband of the late Sandra Jean Wilkening, nee Faber. Loving father of Ann (Dan) Persenaire,

John (Lea) Wilkening, and Keith (Amy) Wilkening.

Cherished grandfather of Hannah (Matt) Schoppen, Adam, Annaleah, and Daniel Persenaire, Jack and JoshuaWilkening, Alayna and Grant Wilkening.

Dear brother of the late Pamela Wilkening.

Proud uncle of many nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by his parents John and Lena Wilkening. Jack was a United States Air Force Veteran who served in Japan. He was a lifetime member of Sports Car Club of America, and he volunteered at Lansing Historical Society. Jack worked at Standard Oil and as a distributor for Matco Tools. He was an avid photographer and motorsport historian. He was a member of Grace Church in Lansing, IL. Jack was loved by many and will be dearly missed.

Visitation Friday, March 6, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 11:00 a.m. at Smits Funeral Home 2121 Pleasant Springs Ln. Dyer, IN with Rev. Andy Nearpass officiating. Memorials may be given to Elim Christian Services (www. elimcs.org) or Lansing Historical Society.

Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery – Elwood, IL. For further information please contact 219322-7300 or visit www.

SMITSFH.com

William “Bill” Peter Gowan, age 76, of Valparaiso, IN, passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2026.

Loving father of the late Angela Campbell, Keith Gowan, and Kurt Gowan.

Cherished grandfather of Richard Campbell, James Campbell, Curtis Campbell, and Sylas Gowan. Dear brother of Marie (Robert) Lagestee and Marlene (late Thomas) Grens.

Preceded in death by his parents Samuel and Judith Gowan.

Bill drove a Pace bus for 39 years, driving over 1 million miles without an accident. He received a reward and a trip to Hawaii for his achievements. After he retired from Pace, he started a lawn service and handyman business.

He loved helping many people.

Private family services will be held.

Arrangements entrusted to Smits Funeral Home, 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane, Dyer, IN.

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OFFICIAL NOTICE OF ELECTION, SPECIMEN BALLOTS, REFERENDA/QUESTIONS OF PUBLIC POLICY & POLLING PLACES AVISO OFICIAL DE ELECCIÓN, BALOTA DE MUESTRA, REFERÉNDUMS / PREGUNTAS DE POLÍTICA PÚBLICA Y LUGARES DE VOTACIÓN

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Monica Gordon, Cook County Clerk that the Primary Election will be held in Suburban Cook County on: que la elección primaria se llevará acabo en los suburbios de Cook County en:

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 Martes, 17 de marzo de 2026 The Primary Election will be held in election precincts under the jurisdiction of the Election Division of the Cook County Clerk's Office.

La eleccion primaria tomara acabo en precintos de eleccion bajo la jurisdicción de la división de eleccion del Cook County Clerk's Office.

The Polls for said Primary Election will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Locations are subject to change as necessity requires.

Las urnas para tal eleccion primaria estarán abiertas de las 6 a.m. hasta las 7 p.m. Localidades están sujetas a cambio por necesidad.

At the Primary Election the voters will vote on the following contests and referenda questions. Referenda/Questions of Public Policy will be voted upon in those precincts of Cook County under the jurisdiction of the Cook County Clerk in which a Unit of Local Government has requested the County Clerk’s Office to place said referenda/questions of public policy on the ballot.

En la eleccion primaria los votantes votaran por los siguientes puestos y cuestiones de referendo. Referendos/Cuestiones de Política Pública serán votadas en aquellos precintos de Cook County bajo la jurisdicción del Cook County Clerk en la cual una unidad de gobierno local le ha pedido a la oficina del County Clerk que provea dicho referendo/cuestión de política pública en la boleta.

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OFFICIAL NOTICE OF POLLING PLACES The voting will be conducted at the following polling places for each of the aforesaid election precincts selected by the Cook County Clerk.

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PollingPlaceName TownshipName BURNHAM VILLAGE HALL THORNTON MEMORIAL PARK GARAGE THORNTON EHINGER BROTHERS VFW POST 8141 THORNTON ROOSEVELT SCHOOL THORNTON MEMORIAL PARK RECREATION OFFICE THORNTON EVERETT DIRKSEN MIDDLE SCHOOL THORNTON RIVER OAKS TOWNE HOUSES THORNTON NEW LIFE CELEBRATION THORNTON GARDEN HOUSE OF RIVER OAKS THORNTON SOUTH HOLLAND COMMUNITY CENTER THORNTON AMERICAN LEGION POST 330 THORNTON EHINGER BROTHERS VFW POST 8141 THORNTON W C REAVIS SCHOOL THORNTON DIEKMAN SCHOOL THORNTON LESTER L. LONG FIELDHOUSE THORNTON CALVIN COOLIDGE SCHOOL THORNTON LANSING POLICE DEPARTMENT THORNTON LANSING PUBLIC LIBRARY THORNTON OAK GLEN SCHOOL THORNTON THORNTON VILLAGE HALL THORNTON RECONCILIATION CHURCH THORNTON LESTER L. LONG FIELDHOUSE THORNTON DISTRICT 153/JAMES HART SCHOOL THORNTON HOMEWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY THORNTON HOMEWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY THORNTON EAST HAZEL CREST BIBLE CHURCH THORNTON THORN CREEK REFORMED CHURCH THORNTON JESSE WHITE LEARNING ACADEMY THORNTON MARKHAM FIRE DEPARTMENT STATION 3 THORNTON LINCOLN SCHOOL THORNTON LINCOLN SCHOOL THORNTON WASHINGTON SCHOOL THORNTON VILLAGE OF RIVERDALE THORNTON DIEKMAN SCHOOL THORNTON CALUMET CITY LIBRARY THORNTON MARTIN LUTHER KING SCHOOL THORNTON VILLAGE OF SOUTH HOLLAND THORNTON HOOVER - SCHRUM SCHOOL DISTRICT 157 THORNTON HAWKINS MULTI CENTER THORNTON ROYAL ESTATES ASSISTIVE LIVING THORNTON HAWKINS MULTI CENTER THORNTON EVERETT DIRKSEN MIDDLE SCHOOL THORNTON FIRST CHURCH PCA THORNTON WASHINGTON SCHOOL THORNTON LINCOLN SCHOOL THORNTON PARK SCHOOL THORNTON FIRST CHURCH PCA THORNTON DOWNEY PARK THORNTON MARTIN LUTHER KING SCHOOL THORNTON OAK GLEN SCHOOL THORNTON CALVIN COOLIDGE SCHOOL THORNTON RIVERDALE SCHOOL THORNTON FREEDOM VILLAGE THORNTON RECONCILIATION CHURCH THORNTON EISENHOWER SCHOOL THORNTON ST. ANTHONY OF LANSING THORNTON OAK GLEN SCHOOL THORNTON AMERICAN LEGION POST 330 THORNTON JESSE WHITE LEARNING ACADEMY THORNTON RILEY SCHOOL THORNTON TAFT SCHOOL THORNTON BURNHAM PATRICIA SENIOR CENTER THORNTON THORNTON FRACTIONAL NORTH HIGH SCHOOL THORNTON THE PARK OF RIVER OAKS THORNTON CALVIN COOLIDGE SCHOOL THORNTON CHRIST COMMUNITY CHURCH THORNTON DISTRICT 153/JAMES HART SCHOOL THORNTON LANSING PUBLIC LIBRARY THORNTON BARACK H OBAMA LEARNING ACADEMY THORNTON RIVERDALE PARK DISTRICT THORNTON MADISON SCHOOL THORNTON LINCOLN SCHOOL THORNTON MADISON SCHOOL THORNTON SANDRIDGE FITNESS CENTER THORNTON NEW LIFE CELEBRATION THORNTON EISENHOWER SCHOOL THORNTON LESTER L. LONG FIELDHOUSE THORNTON SIBLEY SCHOOL THORNTON OUR LADY OF KNOCK THORNTON DISTRICT 153/JAMES HART SCHOOL THORNTON EISENHOWER SCHOOL THORNTON THORNTON RECREATION CENTER THORNTON DIEKMAN SCHOOL THORNTON FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH DOLTON THORNTON BURNHAM COMMUNITY CENTER THORNTON FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH DOLTON THORNTON DOWNEY PARK THORNTON KICH SCHOOL THORNTON EISENHOWER SCHOOL THORNTON SOUTH HOLLAND COMMUNITY CENTER THORNTON RECONCILIATION CHURCH THORNTON VILLAGE OF SOUTH HOLLAND THORNTON TAFT SCHOOL THORNTON SIBLEY SCHOOL THORNTON WHITTIER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL THORNTON RIVERDALE SCHOOL THORNTON KICH SCHOOL THORNTON TRANSFORMATION COMMUNITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH THORNTON HOLMES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL THORNTON THORNTON TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL THORNTON BRYANT SCHOOL THORNTON MAYA ANGELOU ELEMENTARY SCHOOL THORNTON BRYANT SCHOOL THORNTON THORN CREEK REFORMED CHURCH THORNTON

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NOTE: The letter (N) following the polling place address denotes that the polling place itself is not accessible to the handicapped although other parts of the facility may be accessible. An exemption has been granted by the State Board of Elections and signs are posted indicating if the whole building is accessible or if there is a special entrance.

NOTA: La letra (N) después de la dirección de un lugar de votación indica que el lugar de votación en sí mismo no es accesible para personas discapacitadas, aunque otras partes del edificio pueden ser accesibles. La Junta Electoral del Estado ha concedido una exención y hay carteles publicados que indican si todo el edificio es accesible o si hay una entrada especial.

Dated at Chicago, Illinois this 4th day of March 2026

Monica Gordon

Cook County Clerk Cookcountyclerk.com

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5 Gold Scams Every American Should Know About, and How to Spot Them, According to Expert While institutions still issue warnings on safe investments and fraud avoidance, and with gold prices reaching record highs and going beyond $5,000 per ounce, scammers are preying more and more on Americans, especially seniors, to invest.

In the last two years, FBI Boston documented over 100 instances of a courier being used to pick up illicit cash or gold bars, with financial losses totaling over $26 million, and around 98% of these losses were reported by individuals over the age of 60.

According to Sam Bourgi, senior analyst at InvestorsObserver, as AI is easily accessible to everyone, financial scams are getting harder to spot and easier to commit, from generating websites to creating personal messages in seconds. He has identified five key gold scams that investors, especially seniors, should watch for amid booming gold prices.

By Investing a Little, You Might Be Losing a Lot More It starts normally, an investor buys a small amount of gold at a regular price, from an ad in the paper. This isn’t necessarily a black-and-white scam. Real gold is sold at or slightly below the spot price, then the investor is repeatedly pressured to buy more expensive gold at heavily marked-up prices.

“This is not a con as we understand it, however, when they are selling generational wealth in the ad, for elderly people, it sounds like a good idea.

Chances are, they do not know the real prices, not only in gold value, but things like dealer costs. And by constantly getting pressured with calls, they easily spend much more than they should, leaving them high and dry in the end,” says Bourgi.

Social Media Shopping Social media is now not only meant for sharing memories or chatting with friends, but for shopping as well. It starts with a fake store, using a real store’s name, advertising gold or silver jewelry, with prices that, for some, would raise red flags, but to those less experienced, it would easily catch attention.

The following steps are simple: advertise a good price and get attention, emphasize that the store is closed today, but you can reserve the jewelry by making a deposit, and get the money.

According to Bourgi, people should never trust online shops that advertise surprisingly good prices, but really don’t want consumers to come and see the jewelry for themselves.

“Having the right knowledge of Generative AI allows you to makeshift an online store with images in several minutes. What scammers do is take a real store’s name, even pictures, and play the persuasion game. The thing is, if the next day you go pick up the jewelry, you would find yourself at a fake address or some random back alley.”

Unreliable Payment Methods One thing that should immediately raise red flags if people are investing in precious metals is the way the seller is requesting payment.

Chances are, if the sellers do not accept credit cards, any bank involvement, this is a sign of a scam. A legitimate seller should not be against using traceable, secure payment methods that offer buyer protection.

“Wire transfers are irreversible or hard to trace. No legitimate seller would be against bank involvement. If they are, verify everything they are telling you, through official websites or sources,” notes Bourgi.

Bogus Investment Platforms If someone decides to buy gold-backed tokens on an investment platform, it is crucial to check if it is real and credible.

There have been instances where people invested large sums in gold through investment websites, which increased in value quickly. However, when trying to withdraw, mysterious taxes appeared, and funds got frozen.

“In this case, the money got into scammers’ pockets the second it left your bank. And this is money you won’t get back. It is pointless to pay the mysterious taxes, as your funds are locked inside a fake platform. If it is not a popular website, check reviews, check registration”, explains Bourgi.

Recovery Scams There are cases when people get scammed twice. First, someone ends up buying fake precious metals and loses a considerable amount of money. Assuming it was an expensive buy, scammers sell the buyer’s personal information.

When the buyer realizes there was a scam, a person claiming to be a lawyer or a government official reaches out and offers help.

“Never trust anyone who claims to be a government official or someone else whom you cannot verify from trusted sources. Especially if they ask you to make payments up front. You lost money when you both bought gold, it happens, but don’t make the same mistake twice,” says Bourgi. “Remember, no one will ask you for your bank details and important information through the phone. Check them online, call the bank, but do not trust anyone who asks for money or information”.

ABOUT INVESTORS OBSERVER InvestorsObserver is a trusted source of independent financial analysis, market insights, and investment research for individuals and institutions. Founded to empower retail investors with actionable intelligence, InvestorsObserver delivers timely commentary, data-driven studies, and accessible financial tools designed to simplify complex market trends. Its research and insights have been featured by various media outlets, including Yahoo, The Guardian, Morning Star, Nasdaq, and more.

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LANSING, IL

Wheelchair, 18” wide seat, 2024 Cardinal Health model, $75 asking price.

Call 219397-4649

Late 1940s mahogany Lane hope chest. good condition. The lock is removed for safety and legal reasons. 708-8776157 Snow Blower 5hp Two Stage, Like New, Runs Great $150; Snow Blower Single Stage, Like-new, Runs great $115; Both have electric start. Dyer area 708-837-9814. Please leave message.

Brand New Michael Jordan Suede Leather Sporting Boot 1993 Edition. Comes with Bags Sz 10.5, Call for Price. Pair of LaCrosse Steel Toe Hiking Sz 10.5, Brown, Brand New in box, Paid $65, asking $35, Call 312-203-4167 ask for Tony Grandpa’s golf collection - PING putters $49, golf balls $6/dozen and up, kids sets $39, senior TI-Drivers $49, display sports shadow boxes, $39. Call 708-3393429 for more info. South Holland Dunlop Golf Clubs $40; Mandolin Slicer $15 new; 70’ x 1/2” EMT Conduit $20; Back Gammon Game $12, George Foreman Grill $12; Trailer Tire 4.8 x 12 Mounted $8. 708-8776088 Brand new,in the box, king size adjustable base bed frame, with wireless remote.$250.00 Lansing,IL Roz (312)231-4173

Butterball Turkey Frier, $30; Cuisinart Bread, Maker $35; Dell Printer $20; Sony Walkman $8; Halloween & Xmas Ceramic Houses $10-$20 ea; Hoover Vac, $12; Beach Towels $1; Dunlop Golf Clubs $40; Mandolin Slicer $15 new; 70’ x 1/2” EMT Conduit $20; Backgammon Game $12; G Foreman Grill $12; Trailer Tire 4.8” x 12” Mounted, $8. Call 708-877-6088 KEROSUN Omni 105 kerosene heater. 23,000 BTU. Excellent condition.

No rust or damage. Very little use, $89.00. Leave message 773-225-6908, Homewood.

Wanted 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 Small trailer to fit 14 foot fishing boat. Needing repairs ok . Reasonably priced call or text 219-9237716 Looking for room to rent with own bathroom. NW Indiana/Lansing area. Elderly care experience. 40+ Non-drinking/smoking male w/ maintnenance skills. Prefer kitchenette & garage space.

708-898-8668

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